066 : courtesy of the actress
A week later, the Blue House.
“Did you call?”
“Shouldn’t we talk before we leave?”
When the president says this, I am very embarrassed.
It’s not a place where you can come and see the president’s face before leaving the country, and isn’t it a place where you have to call it like this?
“I’ll have a good trip. Trust me.”
“Oh, you’re going to kneel down and receive me. sit down.”
“Yes.”
There was still plenty of time before the flight.
Besides, my passport is an official passport, so it won’t take much time to go through the departure procedure.
“That kabula or something, the owner of it. Scientists and even soldiers couldn’t keep their mouths shut. Are you saying that it is really a product made by a single company?”
To be honest, the aramid bulletproof material surprises me too.
“I wonder if the sky has responded to our technicians’ ceaseless efforts. It seems that national luck will follow.”
“They say that the fate of the country follows… Yes, it’s a state-secret technology, so it’s worth saying that.”
I was honestly grateful. As the Blue House took the initiative, Kablar was patented in just one week and designated as a national secret.
In the 21st century, patents related to national security may refuse to disclose detailed technologies through the secret patent system, but in the 1960s, they had no choice but to designate them as national secrets.
This state-secret technology could give it an advantage when negotiating with Van Flint.
This is because it is difficult for even the United States to press the secrets of its allies by force.
In other words, you can sell the license for a reasonable price.
“With all due respect, may I ask how the Korea-Japan negotiations are going?”
“Actually, I called for that. As you said, our diplomats completely overturned the Korea-Japan negotiations.”
I wanted to cheer.
“That is good news.”
“Did you hear that? Anyway, the Japanese government must be in a frenzy now. I didn’t know Korea would come out this strong. Honestly, now it’s ratified by the National Assembly, it’s nabal, and it’s all gone. There is no turning back. The owner has to take responsibility.”
“I will do my best.”
“It would be better to see it in documents than in words. Come on, take it. Take it, read it carefully, and sell it properly.”
The president personally handed me a copy.
It was an agreement document stating that individuals, not the Korean government, could claim civil claims against Japan against the Japanese government.
It was such a perfect clause that one wondered if there had ever been such a competent diplomat in our country.
While perfectly grasping the president’s intentions, the Japanese government was also perfectly deceived.
The Japanese government will believe that the government of the Republic of Korea inserted civil claims for the purpose of pacifying domestic public opinion, but avoided the government’s responsibility.
It was a matter of dealing with individuals only in Japan, so it would have been considered a matter of stepping on it lightly or throwing a few pennies as compensation.
The Japanese side must have laughed inwardly.
“This is the perfect negotiating clause I was looking for.”
“Yes, it seems that the diplomats were as upset as I was during the negotiations. Since it’s grant and loan aid and commercial loans, Japan has pretended to back down as it told us to, and has created the conditions we want as far as civil claims are concerned.”
“You will remain a great diplomat.”
“Hahaha, you’ll be very happy to hear that.”
The president was also in a good mood, so he patted my shoulder several times.
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Judging by the look on his face, it seems that political funds have found a solution. I’ll try to find out later after I return home.
“Then, I will go.”
“When you see Van Flint, tell him my regards.”
“Yes, Mr. President.”
The president knew for sure who I would meet in America.
When I airmailed the Goldskin sample to Phil Knights, I also sent a Kabla sample to Van Flint. Of course, they both wired me a message telling me to come to America.
There would not be only one Blue House employee watching me, so there was no need to separately report my schedule to the president.
“Let’s take the secretary’s car and go to the airport comfortably.”
“thank you.”
I headed straight to Gimpo.
I boarded a plane to the United States via Tokyo.
Citizens of the poorest country, the Republic of Korea, had a hard time going to the United States and could not bring their luggage for travel to their heart’s content.
***
New York JFK International Airport.
“I see, Mr. Wu. here.”
“Phil, long time no see.”
Phil Knights was there to meet me at the arrivals hall.
He already had a look that reminded him a lot.
Even if you only received a sample, you would have known at once that this was a jackpot.
It was a natural reaction, since it is a cutting-edge product that would be okay to present in the 21st century.
“How are the preparations for the customer meeting going?”
“Are you going to start working as soon as you arrive? It’s not too late to rest today and start tomorrow.”
“I had enough rest on the plane. Now is the time to work.”
It was sincere.
I must have come by plane, but it took a day and a half to fly here.
It was to the extent that I was exhausted from sleeping, and I had to adjust to the jet lag on the plane.
“Actually, it can be done right now. To be honest, department store purchasing managers are camped out in their offices right now. It is no exaggeration to say that all that remains is to decide where to sign the contract.”
“Purchasers are encamped?”
It was amazing.
Even Phil Knights, no matter how good at marketing, is enough for startups to pick customers already?
“I didn’t know there would be such an explosive reaction. Who knew swimsuits would be popular in the winter?”
“Swimsuits are popular?”
“The fashion world calls our swimsuits bodysuits.”
“A body suit?”
If it’s a body suit, isn’t it the thong that Catwoman wears in the comics movie?
Although our swimsuits are stretchy, they are not designed to emphasize the figure too much.
“It will be faster to see the billboard than to explain it. Come here.”
Phil Knights strides out of the airport with my suitcase.
A large billboard was hung at the entrance to the airport.
「Welcome to New York」
It was simply an airport advertisement saying welcome to New York, but the advertisement model and fashion were formidable.
“Audrey Hepburn!”
Why is Audrey Hepburn wearing our clothes?
is this a miracle?
“Haha, you know.”
Of course you know. Where is an actress who has been loved through many generations like Audrey Hepburn?
Isn’t she an actress with a beautiful, noble and sophisticated atmosphere?
Although he was mainly active in the 1960s and 1970s due to many good stories and famous sayings, he is an actor well known to the public in the 21st century.
“Gold skin suits you really well.”
It was as if Goldskin had become a professional bespoke suit for her.
Wearing a black swimsuit, no body suit underneath, wearing the long-sleeved gloves he gave me to test the feel of, a pale golden miniskirt and the same golden cape nicely draped over my shoulders. On top of that, she gave an accent with red stockings.
It was the perfect combination of black, red, and pale gold.
It matched with accessories such as a pearl necklace and an ivory pipe, so it was a sophisticated fashion that would not feel out of place in the eyes of 21st century people.
“It’s a fashion that exquisitely combines the movies Breakfast at Tiffany’s and My First Lady. Not only New York, but the whole of America is asking where I can get those clothes.”
“What happened? Are you dressing Audrey Hepburn in our clothes?”
Isn’t it a world that fiercely fights each other to dress itself? That our clothes won there?
“I am also bewildered. I have a Hollywood official among my acquaintances, so I just took care of a few sets of each color along with the fabric. I thought it was okay for a new actor to wear it, but what the heck… I heard that Audrey Hepburn insisted on our clothes. He said he wouldn’t attend a party unless it was that fashion.”
“You insisted on our clothes?”
Awesome. It’s quite an unconventional fashion, though.
“Yes, it seems that it was a win-win for her as well. Isn’t it high time to lobby for the Academy Awards? There’s been some scandal lately about her lip syncing and family feuds.”
“Are you saying it was intended to attract attention with unconventional fashion?”
“Perhaps. It is also a gossip that I chose a Korean product rather than an existing luxury product. Of course, this is possible because the product quality supports it.”
This is really heaven helping.
I thought it would hit the jackpot one day, but Audrey Hepburn advertised it from the beginning.
She was a woman who was engrossed in social activities for the rest of her life, unable to forget the hunger she experienced during World War II.
Did post-war Korea want to help?
If I ever get to know you, I should say thank you. I will definitely repay this favor.
“It really does work out. The day will come soon when Nike will become a luxury brand.”
“It must be so. Let’s go.”
I hurried out of the airport in the car Phil Knights had brought with me.
After running for about 40 minutes, a building with a Nike mark clearly stamped on the top of the roof appeared.
“Have you put up a brand billboard already?”
“It was a condition of renting an office. Don’t worry, it won’t be a waste of money.”
What are you worried about, I wanted to praise you.
Putting out such a big Nike mark, it was clear that it would become a famous historical landmark.
**
nike Office,
“No, are you still there? Didn’t I tell you that we’re not in a situation to sign a formal contract yet?”
As soon as Phil Knights entered the office, he started blaming.
“Shouldn’t we go back only if we sign a temporary contract?”
“Sit down, Mr. Phil Knights.”
“Who are you?”
In the office, men in exceptionally neat clothes were camped out.
There were three of them, but the atmosphere and impression were similar.
“Oh, hello. He is the owner from the headquarters.”
“ah! Mr. Woo.”
“Nice to meet you. My name is CS Woo.”
Three people rushed at me at the same time.
“This is a Neiman Marcus department store. We only recruit the top 1%.”
“This is Nordstrom. Have you heard of it?”
“This is Macy’s. No department store can catch up with us in terms of growth.”
Each of them appealed as a high-end luxury department store, a powerhouse of traditional luxury goods, and a rising star.
In the 21st century, Macy’s department store, which even feels old, introduces itself as a rising star…
“You are a great customer. I flew because it was urgent, but it must have been really urgent.”
“Yes, yes. We need to unpack things as soon as possible before the Academy Awards next March. This is not the time to be this relaxed.”
“sure. sure.”
Despite being competing department stores, there was no disagreement that large quantities of goods should be released quickly.
Regardless of the East or the West, merchants succeed only when they row hard when the water comes in.
“The key will be how to divide the production volume by March of next year. Phil, how did you organize the quantity requested by customer?”
“Not yet. It’s just embarrassing because each of them requested secret negotiations.”
“Without wasting time, we decide by betting here. If it is delayed, it will be a mutual loss.”
He also ordered the horns to be pulled out.
It’s already a big hit, so all you have to do is get your customers to compete.
If you hold the hilt, you should swing it.
“If you give Macy’s the exclusive, I’ll give you stockings for 30 cents, evening gloves for $5, bodysuits and miniskirts for $10, and capes for $15.”
“Hahaha, what kind of monopoly is that much? Nordstrom pays 20% more than that.”
“Neiman Marcus gives you twice that price. Instead, I want a limited edition.”
From the beginning, customers have been hotly attached.
It was also like a high-end department store.
“You are misunderstanding something. Stockings are $1. Evening gloves, bodysuit, and miniskirt are $50 each, and the cape is $100. The maximum quantity is 10 million pairs of stockings and 150,000 each of the rest. You have to share it.”
“Ugh! Stockings for a dollar?”
“One hundred dollars for a cape?”
“good. Be the exclusive supplier of stockings to Neiman Marcus.”
“Ugh!”
While the two were surprised, Neiman Marcus came out with a hook. Neiman Marcus knows.
That these stockings are a product that can be eaten even if sold at a huge margin.
“Okay, then the contract…”
“no. If you give Neiman exclusive rights to stockings, what do we do?”
“This is a place to bet. What I can promise is to supply the goods on time at the price you offer.”
I said firmly.
There was no reason to negotiate small.
Phil Knights, who was next to him, only flinched at first, but quickly put on a relaxed expression.
“Nike’s Goldskin products are unparalleled in their functionality, elegance and splendor. Right, boss?”
“you’re right. There is no product in the world that can surpass ours. Because it is a patented fabric, it cannot be imitated anywhere for the time being. Only those who made a deal today will be given priority in future allocations.”
“T… Patent, priority?”
Customers’ eyes turned upside down.
I felt that if I missed this opportunity, I would continue to be pushed out of the competition for new products.
“We, Nordstrom, will monopolize stockings for $1.50.”
“It can’t be like that. Sears wants stockings for $1.10 and 100,000 pairs of evening gloves.”
“If you put it that way, we Neiman Marcus stockings for $1.20, 150,000 capes!”
“Isn’t that saying that even the cape is monopolized? You don’t even know your intentions!”
The atmosphere heated up.
Again, when competing, it is best to limit the time and quantity. Because limited resources always increase in value.
“Phil, can you close the bets? I have another appointment, so I have to leave.”
“Leave it to me. president.”
It is best to keep your seat.
With this level of play laid out, the rest of the Phil Knights will also finish well.
A contract worth at least $40 million will be made.
If I tell you this news, many people will cheer.
Considering the quantity, I would like to offer a lot of bonuses on New Year’s Day.
Short-term foreign debt to be settled fell from $268 million to $228 million.
Among the two rabbits, one of the smaller rabbits jumped up and took herself into my arms.
If this was the beginning, it seemed that luck would follow when meeting Van Flint.
“Let’s go, to Wall Street.”
To the place where the big rabbit is!