[034] Mine 1.
When I went out to the garden to get the newspaper, I ran into my father in a suit.
“uh? father. Where are you going?”
“Oh, it opens today. I want to go to the theater and see the situation.”
I laughed when I saw my father’s back as he rushed out like an office worker who missed his commute time.
My father, who had never called work his entire life, belatedly worked with all his might and is evaluated today.
The theater couldn’t start early in the morning, but he probably thought it better to wait in front of the theater than linger at home.
I fully understand that feeling.
As I sat in my living room and read all three newspapers, I knew something was definitely wrong.
This is planned. Are all the newspapers attacking Ajin Motors?
Since the morning newspaper has started, it is obvious that this evening’s TV news will broadcast this content even more exaggerated. If this happens three or four times, an official investigation will be initiated, and the media will stab Ajin Motors more sharply….
Why now?
I don’t even remember what happened in 1991.
However, the shock wave of the foreign exchange crisis that began in 1997 hit Ajin Motors, and after 1998, Daehyun swallowed Ajin.
Could this future be cracked? Did something start to change?
Or is it a corporate bashing that happens once in a while? Is it simply part of the regime’s taming of corporations?
I folded the newspaper and approached my mother who was preparing breakfast.
“mother. When are we going to Grandpa’s house?”
“tomorrow. why?”
“Then can I go first by myself?”
Mother’s hand stopped preparing breakfast.
“why? What’s going on? Does Grandpa tell you to come first?”
“no. Now, when I go to middle school, I won’t be able to visit often.”
“Put- Really?”
Mother smiled lightly and shook her head.
“okay. Have breakfast and go first. I’ll make you feel good, Grandpa.”
“yes. True mother, don’t you go to the theater? It’s opening today.”
“What if the theater is empty because there are no audiences? I can’t go because I’m nervous.”
I couldn’t tell you to go safely.
There is no information about his father’s films. It may have been so long ago that I don’t remember it, or it could be a movie that didn’t exist in the first place.
I just gave him a chance and it’s his choice how to walk the rest of his life. It is one of the pleasures to just watch without getting involved.
* * *
“Oh my gosh, our Dojunie. Every time I see you, you grow up so much. good good haha.”
He doesn’t hold me anymore and lift me up. no i can’t I grow much faster than he does.
“My baby grandfather has work to do. Would you like to be alone for a little while?”
“yes. I’ll be in the living room.”
The uneasy feeling continues to grow.
An article that broke out right before the holidays and a study where many people gathered. Looking at the neatly arranged shoes at the entrance, there are almost ten people.
He is not a mean-spirited grandfather enough to tie people up right before the holidays. There is no reason to gather in the study and do Buddhist scriptures at other people’s houses.
Did what will happen in 7 years happen now?
What kind of stories will come and go in that library right now?
I waited impatiently.
* * *
Contrary to Do-jun’s expectation, the library was in full swing.
It’s not a Buddhist scripture next door, but a Buddhist scripture from another country with the loud name of Operation Desert Storm.
The war began on January 17, when multinational forces, led by the U.S. military, fired Tomahawk missiles at Iraq to drive out Iraq, which had invaded Kuwait last year.
Only 294 American soldiers were killed while the equipment and command system of 600,000 Iraqi troops were destroyed and 70,000 people were killed. Among them, 145 were killed by accident and actual combat casualties were 149, of which 35 were victims of friendly fire.
Unlike the US forces, which suffered such a small number of deaths, the Iraqi army is estimated to have lost about 20,000 people, and the number of wounded and prisoners totaled up to 70,000.
Rumors began to circulate that Iraq was withdrawing from Kuwait in the face of overwhelming firepower, and the war was drawing to a close.
“When will this end?”
“They said there was less than a week left. They said that the United States and the United Kingdom were already discussing post-war restoration projects.”
“What about our country? what does the government say? Do you see the possibility of crossing a leg?”
Chairman Jin’s frowned expression seemed to have already given up expectations.
“The Middle East branch and European subsidiaries are moving quickly, but it seems difficult for the government to intervene in the restoration project.”
“Then you should stand in line. Only then can you build a toilet in the desert and get a few drops of oil. is not it?”
It is an order to secure reconstruction projects and oil in the Middle East. The presidents of two construction and oil refining companies bowed their heads while looking at the chairman.
“I will do my best.”
“Can I trust you?”
“yes. President.”
It’s not particularly trustworthy, but it was clear that he didn’t want to say anything bitter about the holiday. I immediately moved on to another agenda.
“Did you read the newspaper today? That’s a Scud missile. In the future, we will focus our firepower and send more occupied forces, so you must be prepared, right?”
All of them answered quietly with stiff faces. The acquisition of Ajin Motors is the largest business of the Sunyang Group this year.
Occupation forces speak directly of funds. After collecting as much money as possible, when the chairman gives a signal, stocks are accumulated in an instant under borrowed names.
When a certain amount is secured and the government supports positively and negatively, M&A proceeds like lightning.
Of course, it must be finished in an instant like Operation Desert Storm.
“Everyone go out. Go home, take your turn, give the kids pocket money, and get some rest.”
Everyone got up from their seats and looked at the president and bowed.
“Happy New Year and stay healthy. President.”
I was in the mood to bow, but it was fortunate that the place was small.
In the study where everyone had left, only Vice Chairman Lee Hak-jae and Jin Young-ki remained butting their heads.
“How much did you collect?”
“We collected 7.4%. I sprayed it in Myeong-dong under a borrowed name, so no one will notice.”
When Lee Hak-jae spoke cautiously, Jin Young-ki held out several reports.
“This is a production line adjustment plan.”
“What is the point?”
“The truck line has taken a strand towards the sale.”
Chairman Jin casually handed over the report and threw it on the desk.
“Are you sure?”
“yes?”
“Ahjin. Are you sure you can put it in your pocket?”
Jinyoung nodded without hesitation. Even if you say that it is impossible anyway, you will only become an idiot.
“As the chairman said, it is the best way to achieve the No. 2 position in the industry. We will take over Ajin and aim for the No. 1 spot in Korea.”
I couldn’t trust my son who was making loud noises, but what can I do? He is the eldest son who should inherit most of what he has.
“Then you take charge from now on. After discussing well with Lee, take over Ajin within this year. If successful, I will give you all the shares in the car.”
Jin Young-ki looked at President Jin with an expression of disbelief.
Most of the shares in Sunyang Motor are held by the holding company anyway. Putting a car in one’s pocket is no different from the meaning of handing over the entire group that holds the stake in the holding company intact.
Lee Hak-jae was equally astonished.
To suddenly decide to inherit like this!
“why? no? Or are you not confident?”
“Oh no. father! thank you.”
Chairman Jin jumped up from his seat and smiled bitterly as he saw Jin Young-ki bowing his head.
“You go too. Make no mistake and take good care of it. Don’t come early tomorrow, come on the morning of New Year’s Day and just have your turn. Even if I split the time I don’t have, it won’t be enough.”
“yes. father.”
As soon as Jin Young-ki left, Lee Hak-jae opened his mouth.
“It’s huge for New Year’s Day allowance.”
“huh? What are you talking about?”
“Isn’t it as if you’ve just announced the succession of the group?”
“what?”
Chairman Jin’s eyes widened as if he was talking nonsense.
“Isn’t it?”
“I said I would only give you a car, didn’t I say I would give you a cruiser?”
Now, Lee Hak-jae was speechless.
“There is no problem in defending management rights as long as half of the automobile stocks owned by affiliates are passed. That’s all I said. Of course, even a car alone is big for pocket money.”
“I’m sure the vice-president’s disappointment will be great?”
“Did you really accept that?”
“yes. I thought so too.”
“Puhaha-!”
President Jin laughed as he hit the desk.
“Oops… Now, I’m going to turn on the light in his eyes and attack him.”
Lee Hak-jae was relieved at Chairman Jin’s laughter. The succession issue, which will be the most important decision in the history of the Sunyang Group, must be made more carefully.
* * *
“Does Grandpa work even during the holidays?”
“What can I do? A lot of work. But now it is over.”
When I entered the study, my grandfather was sorting out the newspapers on the desk. Judging from the Ajin Motors article, the topic of today’s meeting must have been Ajin.
“But my uncle seemed to be in a good mood. He just smiled and left…”
“Really? It must be because it is a holiday.”
Judging from the look on his tired face, there was definitely something there.
I should not have missed the opportunity to organize the newspaper. It just caught my eye, so I should check the article of Ajin Motors pretending to ask.
“grandfather.”
“huh?”
“I have something to ask you.”
“Say yes.”
“In the newspaper I…”
But I couldn’t finish the question. It was because the headline of the thick report covered in the newspaper stood out.
「The need for restructuring of the domestic automobile industry and the government’s support plan」
Shit.
Grandpa was behind all of this!
What the hell is going on?
* * *
The holiday season was ahead, but Song Hyeon-chang, chairman of Ajin Motors, could not leave his office.
All of the major daily newspapers took issue with his management style, saying that he was a dictator, and in the worst cases, he took issue with morality by citing breach of trust and public finances.
Because of this article, today’s share price has already taken a lower limit.
I wanted to sue for defamation right now, but I should avoid arguing with the press.
All sorts of thoughts raced through my head, but there was only one thing I had to do.
It should end like this. Further expansion must be prevented.
Chairman Song Hyeon-chang constantly turned the phone.
However, the press categorically dismissed it as an article based on information, and the Blue House withdrew its footing, saying that it would not get involved in the media.
The subordinates also continued to report, but all were negative.
Someone started an attack, but the identity of the enemy is hidden in the fog, and the reason for the attack is unclear.
The enemies that can be counted on are Daehyun, Woosung, Sunyang, and overseas automobile companies. There were certainly some companies that wanted to advance into Korea using Ajin as a stepping stone.
All of them are much bigger than Ajin Motors and are only difficult opponents with overwhelming financial power.
Even though it was midwinter, the fever in my body was unbearable.
As I was about to call my secretary to turn off the heater, the intercom rang.
“President. A guest has come.”
“Send it back! You said you wouldn’t meet outsiders today!”
“That’s…”
The secretary’s embarrassing voice came through the intercom when the door to the president’s office burst open.
The secretary was holding the arm of the man in the jumper who opened the door and came in.
“This… what the fuck. what? Is this a local love room? Is this a place for dogs or cows or anyone to come in? what are you guys doing Get it out quickly!”
It was a moment of exasperation to the point where even the profane curse came out.
“President Song. don’t you remember me? I am Jo Dae-ho.”
“who? article…? President Joe?”
Chairman Song Hyeon-chang remembered Cho Dae-ho in a suit.
Aren’t you the CEO of Sunyang Motor?
—————————————=
