[098]Inescapable fate 2
Chairman Jin thought it was a scoop and turned off the TV shaking his head while watching the news about hitting Candidate Kyung-yeol Ko all day.
Since it was the election campaign period in the dark, the general public did not know, but the results of the poll were placed on Chairman Jin’s desk.
Election experts reported that their son-in-law was elected with a margin of 7%.
At the point of the day before the vote, no one can withstand this level of bombardment.
Candidate Kyung-Yeol Ko, who is the party, held an emergency press conference and urged him to immediately stop the slanderous reporting, but the opponent’s son-in-law’s camp urged him to start with the paternity verification process.
This is clearly an insider’s tip.
If there had been a media company that had secretly explored it, it would have to be an exclusive scoop, but there is no way to explain the fact that all the central daily newspapers opened fire at once other than someone’s clear tip.
“Huh, to conciliate Go Kyung-yeol’s right arm. What kind of trick did this guy play…”
Chairman Jin has seen many people who threw their lives into the political arena.
If you get drunk on the sweetness of power, you won’t be shaken by money. Of course, there are many people who are swayed by money, but the limits of these people are obvious.
Those with big dreams take only the money they need to get their hands on power, and Ha-su uses power as a way to make money.
If he is the right hand of Go Gyeong-yeol, he must be someone with big dreams.
He’s not the type to be shaken by money…
President Jin stood up.
I didn’t want to call the person I had to meet into the study. I wanted to move myself to meet someone after a long time.
When I came out of the study, a secretary who had been waiting for me rushed over.
“Prepare the tea. I have to go out.”
“Do you want to go to work?”
“I don’t know, wait quickly.”
“yes.”
The secretary running outside had already taken out her cell phone and called the driver.
The secretary who was waiting at the entrance of the main building opened the back door of the waiting car and realized that something was wrong.
The chairman was frowning as if he was displeased with something.
“What is this?”
“yes?”
“What is this car?”
Chairman Jin was pathetic when he saw the young secretary with a puzzled look on his face. Why is the young man so dull?
“It’s been a long time since I lost a Sunyang car. Why am I driving this car?”
The driver’s eyes were quicker than the secretary’s. Quickly, the bulky cruiser was removed and the German sedan that Jin was most satisfied with was coloneled.
I kicked out the secretary who tried to sit in the auxiliary seat and set off alone with the driver. Of course, he would follow behind in a hurry.
“Let’s go to Yeouido. Oh Se-hyun to the company.”
Candidates campaigned fiercely throughout the streets. Loud loudspeakers and cluttered banners and posters. It’s a golden hour with less than half a day left, so they’re squeezing their last strength.
* * *
“Chairman!”
“grandfather!”
I was in the middle of reviewing the division of Mapo Sangam-dong with a map spread out. Since the people in charge of Daeah Construction were also together, everyone jumped to their feet when the grandfather appeared.
When the grandfather reached out to them and even asked for a handshake, they all showed thrilled expressions.
It is a natural behavior since I was an employee of Sunyang Construction, where I could not even see the shadow of the chairman until last year.
“You must be busy.”
“I do, but I have time to answer the president over a cup of tea.”
Oh Se-hyeon smiled and offered a seat.
“Could you guys step aside for a moment? I have something to tell you.”
“Yes, of course. President.”
When the construction workers stepped back, the grandfather erased his solemn expression and smiled broadly.
“CEO Oh, the appearance has changed now. I smell the president. haha.”
“Oh no. I haven’t been able to exercise at all lately, so I’ve only gained weight.”
“I’m not talking about weight, I’m talking about attitude.”
Oh Se-hyeon exchanged a few friendly words and looked at his eyes.
“But what are you doing? It doesn’t seem like a normal thing to see that you’ve come this far.”
“Is today’s news the work of two people?”
It’s about elections.
Oh Se-hyeon and I made eye contact and I opened my mouth.
“That’s right.”
“In the end, it was as you said. How did you appease them?”
“Kim Gwan-hyeok was not a person who could be satisfied with Lee In-ja or his right-hand man. It’s just that the person’s desire was great enough to step on someone and create an opportunity.”
“President. Have you received any predictions about the election results?”
Oh Se-hyeon quietly intervened.
“Oh, wouldn’t you have been represented as well?”
“Chairman, isn’t the information line different from mine?”
“They say it’s a 7% difference.”
I unknowingly clenched my fists. Of course, it may not be, but if it is a public opinion poll run by the Sunyang Group, there will be no more accurate prediction than this.
“Our survey came up with 10%. Both predicted victory, so as long as nothing happens, my uncle won.”
“How many hours will there be any surprises? There will be no problem.”
Grandpa nodded his head as if to say not to worry.
“Now the project you are trying to carry out has also crossed the 5th ridge.”
Only 5 ridges?
Since it was Seoul City’s own project, I thought I had crossed the 7th ridge, but did I think it was too easy?
Seeing my flustered expression, my grandfather burst out laughing.
“Hey. Are the ones who set the table and the ones who eat it the same? Let it go. Now, there won’t be one or two guys who will attack with a spoon. If they can’t get my bowl, they’ll go on a rampage to overturn the table.”
It’s not something I don’t know. However, since I don’t know the construction floor well, my grandfather’s warning was unusual. Will it come out that rough?
“Oh CEO and Do Jun-ah.”
“yes.”
The two of us started staring at Grandpa’s mouth. Seeing as he called us with a calm voice, he seemed to be talking about the purpose of coming all the way.
“Why don’t you entrust the construction of Mapo Media City to me?”
A thud echoed in my head.
I haven’t been able to catch the exact meaning yet, but my grandfather’s words seemed to be the first thing I put a spoon into the table I was setting.
It was the same with Oh Se-hyun.
He closed his lips tightly and let out a shallow moan.
“Why are you looking like that? Don’t you like it?”
“President. What exactly do you mean by taking over?”
Oh Se-hyeon asked cautiously.
“Literally. It means that Sunyang Construction is the main body that contracts with the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Of course, it goes without saying that Daeah Construction also plays a big role.”
“So you mean that Sunyang will take over and Daeah will be subcontracted… Is that right?”
“Eh, what are you saying? Are you a subcontractor? In this case, it is called cooperation.”
When I grasped his grandfather’s true intentions, I couldn’t believe it and couldn’t speak. No matter how greedy inspiration is, are you trying to eat the opportunity that your cherished grandson created by spending tens of billions?
“grandfather. Are you serious?”
“Hey. Did I joke about business?”
Grandpa looked at my expression and continued.
“Didn’t you tell me? It is said that it is difficult for two people to lead this work. It is a time when construction companies are dying pick and pick. The survivors won’t let this good news go unnoticed. How can you think of it as a national project?”
“So you’re saying that we won’t be able to take on this project on our own?”
“yes.”
“Then Grandpa can help. Do I really have to take them all?”
“Isn’t that enough to help? If I don’t step in, this business will be torn apart. It’s hard to even get 20% of what you occupy. Or the cartel of builders will overturn this board and make a new one next year or the year after. Of course, at that time, there will be no time for Daeah Construction to intervene.”
“Here, Chairman.”
Oh Se-hyun’s tightly closed lips opened.
“Most of the executives at Daeah Construction are from Sunyang. I think this is enough cooperation? Is it really necessary for Sunyang Construction to be the subject?”
“Why can’t so many young people understand what they are saying? What I’m trying to say is not enough to help. If it’s a business that’s hard to occupy without me, wouldn’t that mean I’m the subject?”
I never knew. Why are you doing this all of a sudden?
Daeah Engineering & Construction, or someone who does not view the entire HW Group as a separate entity from Sunyang, is this greedy?
If it’s a business that really makes a lot of money, don’t you think about blood relatives? Is this the habit of chaebol presidents?
I just watched the conversation between the two for a while.
Oh Se-hyun tried not to offend his grandfather as much as possible and only asked for help, and the grandfather politely repeated that he would take care of the business.
“grandfather.”
I made a big decision and opened my mouth.
I couldn’t decide if my grandfather was testing me or not, but for now, the best thing I can do is show my will.
Even if this makes my grandfather think I’m offended, I can’t help it. I am no different from my uncle or aunt.
“The number of companies with the Sunyang Group sign is gradually increasing, and from now on, only people ask my grandfather. So Grandpa didn’t have to come out of the study. But now he is here, even taking difficult steps himself.”
For a moment, I did not miss the twitching of my grandfather’s eyebrows.
“I also come out like this sometimes. Isn’t the weather nice? haha.”
“Maybe? Aren’t you in a hurry?”
“What am I in a hurry for…?”
“The moment my uncle takes office as mayor, I will push this business forward. We are the only company prepared enough to jump into this business right now. Other companies won’t even give you a chance to lift a spoon.”
“That’s exactly what you want…”
“Isn’t your grandfather running like this because he knows very well that there is no chance if you don’t take it before starting the project?”
Grandpa only blinked, but didn’t answer.
“Since we don’t know much about construction, we desperately need grandfather’s help. But I can’t hand it over in its entirety. For us to be the main axis and for Sunyang Construction to become a trustworthy partner, this is the greatest concession.”
Seeing my resolute appearance, my grandfather’s expression hardened more and more.
“If you covet the prey you cannot swallow, only your mouth will tear. If you are overconfident in your abilities, you will get a serious nose injury.”
“Isn’t it that children grow up with injuries? Let’s try it.”
“Can I just assume that you turned this old woman into an enemy?”
I had to work hard to show that I wasn’t afraid while watching my grandfather throw scary words.
Feeling intimidated is no joke.
“Enemy? no. I still think Sunyang Construction is the best partner in this.”
“noisy. If you go against my will, you are no different than an enemy!”
Grandpa screamed and stood up.
“Think carefully until the voting ends tomorrow and talk again. CEO Oh thinks well too. It won’t be easy without me on this board.”
Seeing his grandfather leave without looking back, Oh Se-hyeon let out a sigh.
“phew-. Why the hell are you here? Do you really have no bloodlines or grandchildren in front of money?”
“I don’t know either. I bet you didn’t use me…”
“What are you going to do? surrender? Or are you going to keep going like this?”
“You can’t be embarrassed and bend over now, can you?”
Should I bend at the risk of embarrassing myself?
These thoughts did not leave my head.
* * *
“Is it time now…….”
“Yes?”
Chairman Jin murmured, and the driver looked back briefly and said.
“no. Do some driving.”
“Ah yes. President.”
He’s a bold boy. As if seeing himself when he was young, he is full of confidence and shows a confident appearance.
“You mean it.”
“yes.”
“Come a little early the day after tomorrow.”
“Where can I take you?”
“Since I’m thinking of going to Gunsan, I’ll have my car serviced. Don’t even tell the secretaries. I want to go quietly.”
“I will keep this in mind, Chairman.”
The driver answered while glancing at President Jin through the room mirror.
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