It was a member of the National Assembly that I found and excavated. It would be a lie if I said I didn’t want to get closer, but now that we have each other’s positions, we needed some distance.
It was for each other.
“I’ve reserved my ticket. I’ve booked it in first class, so sit back and go.”
“Fur… first class?”
“Sir.”
“Keuhmm. Thank you, Mr. Kim.”
“We look forward to seeing you in the future for the development of Hwaseong City.”
“I wish you better.”
Han Seong-min was smart enough to be a prosecutor at one time, but I wondered how he could be surprised in front of a lot of money. At the same time, I felt fortunate to be able to experience a transaction involving a large amount of money in advance.
‘Since I’ve seen a deal worth 19 trillion won, I won’t be swayed by small temptations.’
I remembered the look of the first time we met.
‘I don’t think he’s one to be swayed by temptation.’
Now it was time to go to the next job.
***
A construction site in Silicon Valley.
The scorching sunlight was heating up the scene. The sun was warm, but the temperature was cool, so it wasn’t bad weather for work.
Cheol-Hyun Lim, chairman of Taesan Group, was waiting for Jae-Gu Kim at the scene.
‘When will President Kim Jae-gu come?’
At first I was just a friend to my son, then I thought of him as an obstacle to his future. However, as time passed, he was a good supporter who opened the way for his son.
Besides, he was a very good partner who helped Taesan Group when it was difficult.
‘Because the first shovel has meaning.’
After signing the contract, we proceeded to build a construction site in Silicon Valley. First, after obtaining a construction permit, they set up lodging in a suitable place and recruited employees. The soil quality was identified, an appropriate construction method was reviewed, and a contract was signed to procure the materials necessary for the construction method.
If it was a project done in Korea, there would have been less things to worry about, but there were a lot of things to consider when doing a project in someone else’s land. Now that the work was all over, it was just before the actual construction began.
“Father. Shall we call Jaegu and ask where he is?”
Lim Han-ul paid the company a monthly fee to support the first shovel opening event. As Daehan Mart became famous, the number of employees increased to 50, and the business scale continued to expand.
It was also thanks to Kim Jae-gu.
“I’ll come on my own. There are still 30 minutes until the appointment time.”
I was waiting for him to come out first just in case he would come early.
Woo woo.
A luxurious foreign car stopped at the scene.
The attention of the people at the scene was focused on the car. In the car, Kim Jae-gu appeared with a large bodyguard.
“President Lim Cheol-hyun. Thank you for inviting me to the event.”
“It’s the boss’s business, so of course you have to come.”
“Huh? Hanul, what are you doing here?”
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Jaegu Kim was surprised to see an unexpected guest.
“You need someone to take your picture.”
“That’s right. Take a nice picture.”
Both of them knew that they would never come to America from Korea just because of something like that. Jaegu Kim approached him and held out his fist.
“Thank you for coming to congratulate me.”
Lim Han-ul lightly bumped his fists.
“Thank you for signing the contract with me.”
“Thank you. Between us.”
Kim Jae-gu smiled and approached Chairman Lim Cheol-hyun.
“Chairman, how are you?”
“Thanks to you, I’ve been doing well. You can scoop up the soil here with this shovel and set it aside.”
Lim Hanul followed with a camera.
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Jaegu Kim accepted the shovel with both hands.
“Let’s do it together.”
He held out one end of the shovel to Lim Cheol-hyeon. A smile spread across Jimin’s face. Two people held both ends of a shovel and posed in front of a building that was yet to be demolished.
Im Han-ul exclaimed.
“Then take it. One. Two. Three!”
click.
It was a monumental groundbreaking moment for a new landmark in Silicon Valley.
When the photo shoot was over, Cheolhyun Lim opened his mouth.
“Oh, there is someone I can introduce you to.”
As a fast-paced nation, Koreans, I wanted to see results quickly.
Chairman Lim Cheol-hyun introduced him to the architectural designer who designed this building. I thought he might be of a more idiosyncratic taste, but he was relatively undisturbed except for a prominent shirt.
“My name is Esther Park. Thank you for choosing my work.”
“I’m Jaegu Kim.”
Seeing that Koreans use English names, it seemed that an unusual person was right. We shook hands lightly and exchanged business cards.
“Could you take a picture of the boss with me?”
“Sure.”
He was nominated for the world-renowned Pritzker Architecture Prize, so I hope he will continue to create many good buildings.
‘It was unexpected to come back to Korea.’
We took a few more pictures and shook hands. He looked at me with his eyes shining.
“If you have an opportunity like this in the future, please give Taesan a design review. We will never disappoint you.”
“I also liked this design.”
“It’s an ambitious project.”
No matter how good an architectural design was, it was meaningless if it could not be built. In order to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize he missed out on, it was clear that he needed someone to commission him to make his imagination come true.
‘It’s not a bad suggestion.’
It would be nice if it was a normal house, but for a commercial building, it was better to stand out. I liked the fact that Esther Park’s design was practical and eye-catching.
‘I think the construction cost will be a bit high.’
If it could serve as a landmark, I could have endured that much.
“Come on. Since our boss is here, let’s all go eat together.”
“Maybe?”
Chairman Cheol-Hyun Lim called the foreman and gave instructions. Since the first shovel had been lifted, it was an order to proceed with the demolition work.
“Yes. Chairman.”
He lowered his head and hurried back to the scene.
“My friend came from Korea, and he does a good job.”
“okay.”
It was awkward for Chairman Lim Cheol-hyun to use honorific words, but since there are many eyes to see, I thought it would be better to treat each other with respect.
Im Hanul asked.
“Do you like dry-aged steaks?”
“of course.”
“Then let’s go to the steak house.”
When I heard the word dry aging, I felt hungry already.
***
Dokgo-gap visited the prison where Dokgo-jin was imprisoned. Although he was being punished for his sins by staying away from the world, he could not be ignored because his stake was in good health.
“It’s been a while.”
“I’ve been busy in many ways because of the general election.”
He had never talked about holding hands with Han Jung-taek, so there was no need to bring it up.
“When do you turn on the TV? Being alone is so boring that it hurts.”
“I brought you a book to read.”
“I’m tired of reading books now. Can’t you handle it quickly?”
“I’ve told former Congressman Lee Yu-san, but there is no news.”
Yusan was a good excuse. Even though he was in power, he had a bad relationship with Dokgo Jin. The lack of information from the outside could also be blamed on him.
“Yeah. That bastard had to move. By the way.”
Dokgojin’s eyes shone.
“I heard that he will die in this general election?”
“yes.”
He laughed heartily at Dokgo Gap’s answer.
“What about the elder? He’s just a greedy tiger cub.
No matter how much I dislike milky acid, I was never a cat kitten. I didn’t want to see my only son being torn apart by him.
“…”
“Are you working with him?”
“I am currently working under Congressman Seol Gyeong-taek.”
He didn’t say that Jaegu Kim was in the middle. He had to be careful because Dokgo Jin could still hold a stake and shake the Dokgo Group.
We were working little by little to change the holding company, but it took time.
“Yes. He’s not a tiger, though. He’s just a lucky one-day puppy.”
Dokgo-gap looked at Dokgo-jin with an expressionless face.
‘Seol Gyeong-taek is a puppy for a day? My father became like this because he had no eyes to see people.’
The life of being imprisoned for being attached to a guy who only cares about his own interests. I didn’t want to follow that life.
Since it was in my hands, there was no reason to give up the Dokgo Group, but one day I had to get out of the shadow of Dokgo Jin and renovate the group.
“The most dangerous thing in this country is Mt. Yu.
Suddenly, Jaegu Kim passed through Dokgogap’s mind. He just thought he was rich and tried to take advantage of it, but before he knew it, all the initiative passed to him.
‘Who will be more dangerous.’
If Lee Yoo-san openly threatens to transfer power, Kim Jae-goo is like the sun who drives power knowingly or unknowingly. In the eyes of Dokgo-gap, such Kim Jae-gu felt more frightening.
‘When the war starts, Mt. Lee will keep Seol Gyeong-taek in check, not Kim Jae-gu.’
A guerrilla unit out of sight of the opponent. I couldn’t imagine how much work a person in power could do if he belonged to it.
“Is group management worth doing?”
“Yes. I’m quite used to it now.”
“Yes. It’s easy because I’ve laid it out well. Be careful not to lose your power.”
Dokgo-jin was the one who should be wary of being usurped. Because Dokgo-gap secretly worked to drive out Dokgo-jin’s forces little by little and bring them to his side.
However, since the information provider was alone, there was no way to know that.
“yes.”
Dokgo Gab lowered his head without throwing up.
“I’ll bring a newspaper next time.”
“Yes. Let’s talk about TV.”
“All right.”
However, there was no way that Dokgo-gap would bring up the topic of TV with Yoo-san.
‘You can continue to live like this without knowing.’
***
Authentic American dry-aged steak sliced in San Francisco. The thick, concentrated gravy filled my mouth.
It was a different taste from Korean beef that melts in your mouth with soft fat.
“how is it?”
“It’s delicious.”
‘I want to come with Hayeon and Elisa.’
Now, even if I eat delicious food, the face of the family I will make anew comes to my mind first. I wondered what they would say if I gave them a taste of this meat.
Since Elisa is an American, she may not have much of a reaction. But if it was Hayeon, I’m sure she would be happy.
‘Even if bringing in meat wasn’t banned.’
Even if I bought it and took it with me, it was clear that it would be caught at customs. Chairman Lim Cheol-hyun filled my glass with wine.
“Thanks to our CEO Kim Jae-goo, I have a taste for living these days.”
“I couldn’t tell you earlier because there were a lot of people. How long are you going to use honorifics?”
“After thinking about it, I don’t think it’s right for me to treat you carelessly, even though you are my business partner.”
At first glance, it was correct, but it was burdensome for my friend’s father to use honorific words. Im Hanul smiled and raised his glass.
“Just take it easy. A business partner.”
“I guess so.”
He clinked glasses and took a sip of wine in his mouth. The rich aroma of grapes filled the mouth. I also like red wine better than white wine.
Suddenly, I remembered the Disneyland thing.
“Oh, there’s one more thing to do.”
“Do you have another job?”
Lim Cheol-hyun rolled his eyes in surprise.
“What are you so surprised about?”
“hahahaha. Aren’t you doing too much business?”
“This is probably something the president knows.”
His face became serious. Chairman Ip Cheol-hyeon shut his mouth and swallowed dry saliva.
“Do you know what it is?”
“Couldn’t it be… Is it Disneyland?”
“Yes. That’s right. We are selecting a company to participate in the construction of Dunesyland.”
he shook his butt
“I would like to participate in Taesan Construction as well.”
“Of course I think so. Isn’t Taesan Construction a powerhouse in the world of architecture recognized for its skills?”
“However, it will take two years to complete the building that was first shoveled today.
“So I would like to consult you.”
The construction of Dunesyland was so big that it would be a great career for a construction company. Therefore, I wanted Taesan Construction to participate as much as possible.
Because it was the father of my best friend Lim Han-ul and the company of Lim Chul-hyun, who sincerely believed in me.
“What advice are you talking about?”