“(Jaegoo, is he really that surprised?)”
“(I was nervous because it was in front of Elisa-san…)”
“(That’s also nice. You’re not nervous in front of other people.)”
She smiled and brushed her hair. The thin, white nape of the neck was clearly visible.
“(Okay. Walk me.)”
“(yes.)”
I didn’t tremble much when I was acting as a lover with Della Foster, but my hands trembled at the thought of putting the necklace around Elisa’s neck.
‘Is it because of the wine?’
Concentrating, I put the hooks on the necklace together.
“(That’s Okay.)”
As soon as I finished speaking, her soft hair brushed the back of my hand. Elisha got up and hugged me by the neck and kissed me.
I hugged her and focused on the kiss.
***
‘Now they’re really dating.’
Elisha had an appointment the next day, so she left the house early in the morning. I wanted to see you personally, but I had a hangover from the night before, so I gave instructions to Fred Balman.
‘I’ll just have a drink.’
The atmosphere was so good that I drank more than a bottle of wine, and my head still hurt as if it would break.
Still, the memory of the night before was vivid.
‘Kim Jae-goo. He’s not dead yet.’
Until I met Elisa, I never thought of starting a new relationship or starting a new family. My first goal in life was revenge, and my second goal was to raise Ha-yeon well.
The sunlight streaming through the window was warm and pleasant. My fortress that can’t see inside from the outside.
I felt better with the stylish interior that seemed to come out of a movie. There were also bodyguards roaming around the house and diligently standing guard.
It felt really good to look down at such a scene in a light gown.
‘This is success.’
It was like having the whole world.
‘Now I can come with my family.’
He planned to bring in his family as well as Choi Ji-hoon if he wanted. The war with the Dokgo Group was also in its final stages, so the more acquaintances remained in Korea, the more difficult it would be to manage.
‘I decided to go to Korea only when necessary.’
The situation in the US instructing the fight against Dokgo Group was fresh.
‘I feel like I’m in darkness.’
I didn’t think that the battle with Dokgo Group would end here. It was clear from the fact that Dokgo Gab moved to find the man behind it.
‘When will you notice that I have no one behind it.’
In order to fight them, it was easier to have a base in the United States. They probably already have connections in Korea, but I needed time to make them.
‘I might not be able to go back to Korea for a while, so I’ll have to visit my grandfather one last time.’
However, it was not yet time to return to Korea.
‘What do I do with the rest of my time?’
I had some free time in America, but Elisa was busy and couldn’t think of what to do if I couldn’t meet her.
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Just then, I got a call from Alec Carver.
{(Mr. Jaegu. I heard that you came to America. Can I see your face?)}
I remembered last night and swallowed my breath dry.
‘Has the news already spread? Isn’t your father-in-law also with you?’
“(Mr. Carver. Long time no see. What’s up?)”
{(I have something to tell you about business. Let’s meet face to face when it’s time.)}
‘phew···. It was business talk.’
If it was about business with the Carver Company, there was no reason to refuse.
“(Okay. When and where shall we meet?)”
***
I had lunch with Alec Carver at a nearby hotel restaurant. Unlike usual, he didn’t wear a suit, so it felt a little awkward.
“(I heard from Elisa that Mr. Jaegu came to New York and contacted me. It’s the weekend, so I dressed a little more comfortably.)”
Wearing it comfortably is a shirt and suit pants. Except for the tie and jacket, he was the same as when he was working.
“(How is Vietnam business?)”
“(It’s going well.)”
He lightly clinked his glasses and wet his throat with wine. My tongue felt sweet, but I didn’t get it because I overworked yesterday. I ordered sparkling water and sipped instead of wine.
“(It is said that this is the first time that the Carver Group has received outside investment.)”
“(We plan to continue to increase these opportunities in the future. The purpose is to attract people’s attention to the food business.)”
He cut the steak and continued the story.
“(These days, a lot of people are talking about cloud funding.)”
“(With cloud funding, isn’t it receiving funding from an unspecified number of people?)”
“(you’re right.)”
I wondered why the Carver Company, which had been closed as a family business, suddenly began to receive outside investment.
‘Is the financial situation more difficult than it looks?’
Alec Carver smiled softly. Elisha’s rising smile reminded me of her.
‘Brother and sister are brother and sister.’
“(You seem to be wondering why you’re suddenly getting outside investment.)”
“(yes.)”
“(Because now corporate image matters.)”
His eyes sparkled with passion.
“(Companies with customers. Only friendly and good companies will survive in this market.)”
In the case of companies targeting individual consumers in modern society, this was true. But for a corporate giant like Carver, that wasn’t necessary.
“(You’re thinking of expanding your business.)”
“(That’s right. I’m thinking of making Carver a daily thing.)”
It was expected, but it was also ambitious.
“(The food business will also be clean and branded companies will be able to sell at their own price. Only brands that are chosen by consumers will survive. Mr. Jaegu, have you ever heard of the name Carver before?)”
“(no.)”
Even though it was said that the grain was produced by the Carver Company, it was unknown unless the producer was listed. Agricultural products are not well marked with producers.
I could only tell which country it was made in.
“(The business has been like that until now. But now it’s time to change. It’s time to actively reach out to consumers.)”
Until now, the Carver Company was a company that only those in the know knew. But he was trying to transform into a company known to the public.
As Elisa’s new boyfriend, I wanted to support her dream of becoming a brother-in-law.
“(I need Mr. Jaegu’s advice on the Korean market.)”
The food self-sufficiency rate of the Republic of Korea was 40%, and the grain self-sufficiency rate was only 20%, half of that. It was a reality to depend on foreign countries for most of the food.
So, the arrival of the Carver Company in Korea was a very positive situation. In any case, from the Korean point of view.
‘I can’t ask them to invest blindly in a situation where I don’t know what kind of moves the political world will show.’
I had no ties to Korean politics, so I couldn’t help Alec Carver. So I had to be careful.
“(What advice do you need?)”
“(Is it true that there are no large-scale farms in Korea because of land prices?)”
Korea is a country with 70% mountainous area in a small country and a high population density. Land prices in flatlands suitable for farming were inevitably higher than in other countries.
But that wasn’t the only reason.
“(That’s right. It’s difficult to find a huge land like in the US, and considering various regulations and subsidies, it is advantageous to operate a farm below a certain size. So, large farms are not recommended.)”
The United States is a land blessed with fertile resources and vast land. If there was a creator who made a game called Earth Online, it was clear that the balance patch was not done properly.
So, if you invest in agriculture, it is definitely better to invest in the United States.
“(Is that so?)”
“(But people are hardworking, so if it’s raising high-value crops, they’ll do well.)”
South Korea has grown into the world’s 10th largest economy by selling manpower. It was thanks to all the people who grumbled, brushed off their sadness with a glass of soju, and did their best in their positions, contributing to the development of the Republic of Korea.
“(Do you have any recommended crops?)”
“(Have you ever eaten Korean pears?)”
“(Of course. It was very sweet and delicious.)”
“(That’s right. Pears produced in Korea are juicy and sweet, so wouldn’t they be highly marketable?)”
“(I’ll have to compare it with the tropical fruit mango.)”
“(Just as mangoes have a unique scent, pears have a unique cool taste. And there is a saying that eating pears is good when you have a cold.)”
“(Delicious and healthy fruit. I will have to try it again.)”
Korean pears are so delicious that you can’t miss them no matter where you serve them. It was incomparable to the Western pears commonly eaten in the United States.
“(Can I ask you for a tour next time you visit Korea?)”
“(Sure.)”
Anyone who wants to invest in Korea is always welcome. Aren’t Miu or Gou or the place where I was born and raised?
“(I need to review the pear farming business. Oh, would you like to see this?)”
Alec Carver showed a logo that symbolized grass and water. It was a logo that was simple yet contained the message of agriculture.
It was different from the existing Carver Company logo.
“(Is this the Carver Company’s new logo?)”
“(This is the logo of Carver, a specialized agricultural brand.)”
The fact that the company’s brand logo was going to be different meant that it was targeting individual consumers.
“(How is it?)”
“(Simple and nice.)”
“(Designed by Elisa.)”
He smiled. I was envious of being able to get along with my brother like that.
‘Would I have done that if I had a younger sister?’
I thought that if I had a younger sister, I would not have stopped my marriage to Seo Eun-chae. But it was all in the past, and because of that, there is now.
“(Mr. Jaegu. Are you familiar with Daehan Market?)”
“(yes.)”
every know I am one of the major shareholders of Daehan Market.
“(I want to register a cover brand in Daehan Market.)”
“(Daehan Market? It’s not a place that sells to companies…)”
“(There are already enough corporate customers.)”
“(You are targeting individual consumers. What do you think of the items?)”
“(Korean consumers seem to be very interested in health and organic food. Our Carver Company is also increasing the production rate of organic agricultural products for a sustainable future.)”
People seeking agricultural products from abroad were divided into two main categories. One was looking for something cheap, and the other was looking for something good for the body.
In terms of added value, the latter was high, and Alec Carver wanted that market.
He took out a white powder from his bag. For some reason, I was concerned that the attention of the employees was focused.
“(What is this?)”
“(It is organic flour grown in the United States. It has a high moisture content, so it is soft even when baking. I launched it experimentally in the Savannah market, and the response was quite good.)”
“(Daehan Market and Savannah Market are affiliated.)”
“(Savannah Market’s fees are quite high.)”
Savannah Market, like a company close to a monopoly, took a considerable amount of commission from the seller. So that’s what you asked me to do.
“(Okay. I’ll call you once.)”
“(Then please.)”
He smiled as he lifted his glass, so I smiled and raised my glass.
When the wine glasses were lightly bumped, the red wine spurted with a bang.
It wasn’t a bad story. As the number of competitive companies in Daehan Market increases, my profit with a 20% stake will also increase.
Alec looked at me with a strange smile.
“(Why is that?)”
“(Are things going well with Elisa?)”
“(Poof.)”
Cool. Cool.
I heard a scream and pounded my chest.
“(Suddenly you hit and come in.)”
“(It’s not good to make a woman wait too long. Mr. Jaegu is a good person, so be confident.)”
Giving bottles and giving medicines…
Even if you don’t have to worry, something like that happened yesterday, so your conscience stung for no reason.
“(hahahaha. I’ll keep that in mind.)”
***
In New York, a collaboration between Hanwool Lim’s Meta Molds and Daehan Market was announced on Sunday evening and Monday morning in Korean time.
[Korean Market. Metaverse Mart opened]
[If you choose an item in virtual reality, it will be delivered?
Daehan Market opened the virtual reality mart ‘Daehan Mart’ through cooperation with Meta Malls for various experiences of consumers.
Han Ho-jae, CEO of Daehan Market, who responded to the interview, said, “Consumers have the right to view and choose products on the Internet. Daehan Market will stand at the forefront.” He showed enthusiasm.
Anyone who is a member of Daehan Market at Daehan Mart…]
Basically, articles with a lot of information are more likely to have been paid for. Commissioning several newspapers to promote new products was the basis of marketing.
Daehan Mart was also displayed on the main banner of Daehan Market.
[Now Mart is also in the metaverse era. We invite you to Daehan Mart.]
‘Where should I see Hanul’s skills?’
I’ll have to meet with the representative.
After logging in and entering the Daehan Mart corner, a quiet supermarket unfolded. I went to the toilet paper section and compared several rolls of toilet paper.
It was useful to be able to instantly compare the roll size and thickness of toilet paper.
‘Information about the smell is also displayed.’
Thanks to the meticulous information, it was a lot of help in choosing an item. There were three bicycles on display in the bicycle corner, and an option to compare sizes by creating a dummies of the desired height and weight was also in beta service.
‘It’s intuitive and nice to see and choose with your own eyes.’
I remember having a hard time because the size of the product I bought online was different from what I thought. Hanul Lim’s Metamolz program was more elaborate than when he showed it to me.