82 episodes. Do you want to continue living here?
After returning from Louis Hill.
I went straight to a meeting with Henry.
“Open pit mines? Is that real?”
Henry put down the coffee he was drinking with a reminded expression.
“I was lucky to find it, except that the veins run away from Port Hedland.”
The farther away from the port, the higher the logistics cost.
In any mine, the mining cost increases over time, but it is definitely a disadvantage.
“What’s the big deal? If it is an open-pit mine, the initial investment cost can be drastically reduced.”
“So, Henry, now that Louis Hill is inland and the mining location is gradually getting farther away. Eventually, we will have to build infrastructure, so can we ask for the decision right? Danny says that the construction company is still stable. more.”
“No way. I know the exact location of the open pit mine, but I don’t know of any other team that can match it. I’ll probably satisfy most of the requirements you want. But what are you going to do with that authority? Are there any construction companies you know in Korea?”
I replied by scratching my cheek with a shy expression.
“Actually, my friend works for a construction company.”
“Hmm, Gero wants to help that friend.”
“……yes.”
“jin.”
“yes?”
When Henry looked up at me calling my name, he frowned.
Are you trying to say a word to an acquaintance who is already trying to give you a preference?
“It’s only natural for people to take care of their surroundings. That’s the way it should be as the position goes up. So, you don’t have to make such a shy face.”
“……”
“The more people you help, the more your strength becomes. It may not feel right now, but those who stand above are all building on the foundation created by the gathering of those forces.”
“Are you saying that I have to stand on the same foundation to rise to such a position?”
“People can’t live alone. But you don’t know either. Because you’re special like Gary’s friend. Haha.”
“Did he have Henry?”
“Yeah, and I’m by your side. So do whatever you want. Even if it’s a flaw, it’ll be a good story when I die and meet Gary.”
You always talk like the person who accepted me.
Even if I looked through clairvoyance just in case, it didn’t seem like there was a big disease like cancer or a tumor.
“I feel reassured that Henry is here. So, from now on, don’t say that you are going to die. There is a saying in Korea that words become seeds.”
“Heh heh, someday I’m over seventy. It’s not strange to die any time now. So don’t worry about it.”
Ugh, stubborn old man.
“By the way, how about Jackie?”
“Yes? Well, how about what?”
“Don’t pretend you don’t know about it in front of an old man.”
“Henry, I’m dating a girl.”
You embarrass people, really.
“It’s strange that you don’t meet women your age. But are you serious about dating?”
“Yes Yes?”
“I mean, are you dating on the premise of marriage?”
“……”
That’s not it.
But the word “no” doesn’t come out of my mouth.
It’s strange, I can’t even say that it is so.
“After all, it’s not a deep relationship.”
Whoops, you’re making your own conclusions.
“Hey, Henry, I’ll take care of the relationship.”
“Heh heh, I never forced it. I was just asking what you thought.”
Henry smiled and took a sip of coffee before continuing.
“Before you go to Korea, talk to your girlfriend well. The most important thing to take root anywhere is family and a companion who will be with you for the rest of your life.”
“Yes, I will engrave it.”
“Oh, and I’d like to hear what your own judgment was before that. Can you tell me? Whether you want to live in Australia or not. I want to.”
I think our boss is worried.
Are you worried that I might not come back?
“Well, I’ve been around Australia and I’ve found that dealing with Koreans is kind and nice.”
“There are many people who don’t know where Korea is, but those who know think Koreans are diligent and smart.”
“Yes, but there was also racism that ignored and hated Asians.”
“It’s a very sad thing. Even though they are promoting multiculturalism and multiracial groups, such people keep coming out.”
“But there was something odd.”
“What do you mean?”
“Chinese. Especially among Asians, I think there was a perception that I hated them but had no choice but to welcome them.”
When I went to the Ferrari dealership, I remember the staff flirting with Chinese, Chinese.
“It’s probably because Australia is highly dependent on China economically and there are many big hands among them. Considering their influence, it’s also natural.”
“Yes, but trade between Korea and Australia is not small, so the awareness of Korea is particularly low.”
Korea is one of Australia’s top three export destinations.
It is not comparable to China, but it is a huge purchase of raw materials such as coal, natural gas, and crude oil.
“The trade volume is gradually increasing, so I think it will improve soon.”
“No, I don’t think that’s the only reason.”
“Is there any other reason?”
“Yeah, it turns out that most Koreans are engaged in service businesses such as catering, cleaning, and tourism.”
“Hmm, would that be a problem? There’s hardly any occupational discrimination in this country other than that.”
“I’m talking about influence, not discrimination. There are a lot of famous businessmen and professionals among Chinese and Japanese.”
Surprisingly, some Chinese businessmen entered Australia’s top ten conglomerates with real estate.
They may have received support from mainland China, but they are investing that much.
However, I have not heard of any Korean entrepreneurs or companies making a huge investment in Australia.
If trade between the two countries increases in the future, full-fledged investment will begin, but that is the case for now.
“Actually, there are no Koreans among the businessmen I know, so it’s not wrong.”
Yes, that’s the point.
And the sovereign wealth fund that Henry once spoke of.
Through it, I set the goal of being the most influential Korean in Australia.
Wouldn’t it be possible to have enough power to be the decision maker of a fund that rolls trillions of dollars?
“So I’m going to give it a try. I want to be the first person that comes to mind when I think of Koreans in Australia.”
I’ve heard somewhere that if one star appears in any field, the perception will change.
Just as Bruce Lee’s presence in the past changed the image of Asians in the Hollywood film world, and Park Ji-sung’s presence instilled awareness of Korean players in the Premier League.
“Well thought out. You will be. I guarantee.”
“For now, this is just my opinion. It’s something I’ll talk about with my family and don’t know how it’s going to change.”
“Sure. But it makes me feel good that you think so, yes. Hahaha.”
Henry smiled coolly and continued.
“Be sure to tell this when discussing with your family.”
“What?”
You speak as if you have a secret weapon.
“Australia. It’s exempt from inheritance tax.”
“……!”
“Didn’t I tell you before? You’re going to be rich, so don’t forget to look down, but you don’t seem to notice.”
“……”
I meant not to look at it with a narrow perspective, but now I see that he was hiding a cheat key.
If the inheritance tax is exempted, not only my children but also my descendants will be able to live happily from generation to generation.
Being rich makes me rethink the meaning of giving.
What’s not fair?
The world is not inherently equal.
When I think of my child going through the debt that my family has suffered in the past, my head shakes.
As my mother always said, I want you to eat well and live well for generations to come.
“I don’t know how much your parents will like you when I say this, but Australia is the country where the richest people immigrate the most. The more money you have, the better the place to live.”
I see.
I didn’t know that, and if I had a lot of money, I masturbated to say that Korea is a really good country to live in.
There is nothing to say that the numbers prove it.
“I’ll take a look, Henry. Thank you.”
In fact, there is nothing to mention.
If this happens, I will have to convince my father, mother, and sister somehow!
Korea does everything because of his inheritance tax, but in Australia, you can pass it on to him.
‘The inheritance tax in Korea was 50% for the rich, maybe?’
Thanks to the chaebols, if you forget it, you can’t know it because it’s on the news.
***
a few days later.
I first returned to Brisbane on a Qantas flight alone.
As for the geological map, Jackie had to refine it a little more and Henry had to stay there because he had to hire a local exploration company to drill the places I had chosen.
Why are you doing drilling?
This is because creating a geological map is not the end, but there must be data to support it.
It’s a scam, but such reports are an essential part of PF (Project Financing).
Investors don’t make unfounded investments.
“Even though you’ve been to the West, how come you haven’t contacted me for a month?”
As soon as she came back, Jessica stuck out her mouth and began to complain.
While I was in Louis Hill, it came up saying that it was a really uncommunicable area.
Australia has a large land mass, so there are many areas in the eastern part where communication is not available.
To the extent that they ask you to check the coverage map for each carrier when you open a SIM card.
So that’s a bit embarrassing.
“You didn’t do it on purpose? What should I do if it doesn’t work? It’s because it’s really an area where communication isn’t possible.”
“Isn’t it that I forgot to play with other women?”
Wow, why are you so hot?
I didn’t do anything wrong, it’s just weird.
“What about the other woman! It’s because she’s in the backcountry for real work.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. Why am I lying?”
“Okay. Believe me. But you came back empty-handed after a month? You went to the other side of Australia?”
“If you don’t, you’ll regret it? Of course there is.”
“Really? What is it?”
I put down the bag I was carrying and rummaged through it and pulled out a box.
“Voila!”
“…is this chocolate?”
“Yeah, it’s ruby chocolate, but I thought of you and bought it.”
There is no direct flight to Brisbane, so I bought it when coming via Perth.
Port Hedland was really poor.
“The color is very unique. Thank you, brother.”
Jessica then smiled and put one chocolate in her mouth and one in mine.
There was a slight sense of happiness along with the sweetness in the mouth.
And with that thought, I wanted to tell Jessica about it now.
“There, I have something to ask you…”
“Huh? What is it?”
“Jessica, what do you think of living in Australia?”
“What do you think? It’s good, here. It’s free and relaxing, and above all, it’s better to be with you.”
“No, not like that.”
I shook my head and continued.
“What would it be like to settle down and live in Australia?”
“Settlement? You mean immigration?”
“yes.”
I asked seriously.
Because jokes shouldn’t be mixed with this kind of talk.
Jessica asked with an unsure if she felt that way too.
“Brother, do you want to continue living here?”