Son of a Conglomerate at the Highest Level - Chapter 121



＜ Private Meeting with the President ＞

As soon as the sound of the private party came out, the people who had filled the dinner hall ran out like the ebb tide.

It became quiet in an instant.

The president took out a silver cigarette case from his bosom.

Chairman Cha jumped up and lit it with a lighter.

The president inhaled deeply the cigarette smoke.

“It’s quite good.”

The president tossed the silver cigarette case onto the table.

Even during that time, the president’s eyes never left Cha.

“How did you bake and boil it?”

A question with an omitted object.

Chairman Cha swallowed dry saliva and carefully set the lighter down on the table.

“Your Excellency, there seems to be a misunderstanding.”

“A misunderstanding is a misunderstanding that will freeze to death.”

The president smoked a cigarette and wrinkled his brow.

“It’s not an easy greeting. I even managed to bake and boil it.”

“Your Excellency, it’s not like that.”

“I should have given you some Kongo water while paying the presidential election funds. It must have been commendable that he even brought the purge ledger and presented it. He’s pretty simple likes and dislikes. ”

This was about the Chief of Security at the Blue House.

“I gave a breath hole to a person who was drying up between the Prime Minister and me, so I understand that he is jumping around with joy.”

It was clear that this was about the chief of staff at the Blue House.

The more the president laughed, the colder it became.

“But the story is a bit different for the chief of the central government and the army security commander.”

“······yes?”

“Don’t pretend.”

widely. Taktak.

The president flicked his fingertips and dusted off the cigarette ash.From noble mtl dot com

Not in the finest glass ashtray, but in a wine glass that was served with a meal.

“They are not people who are moved by money or goodwill. How did you cook it?”

“Go, Your Excellency.”

“I hate being asked the same thing twice.”

Chi profit.

The president smoked a cigarette and dipped it into a wine glass.

The cigarette light went out with a small hissing sound.

As the president lifted his wine glass and turned it lightly, cigarette ash and cigarette butts rolled over as the wine slid.

“It looks like you want to drink beeju instead of gwonju?”

widely.

The wine glass the president was holding was put down in front of Chairman Cha.

“Behave like a human being while you are still being treated like a human being. Don’t be fooled.”

Chairman Cha swallowed dry saliva as he watched the cigarette and cigarette ash slowly sinking into the red wine.

I clenched my fists under the table to hide my trembling hands.

“Your Excellency, let me ask you one question first.”

“sun.”

“Your Excellency, do you think I have that kind of skill?”

“…”

The eyes that were coldly shining with suspicion narrowed in an instant.

Instead of answering yes or no, the president stared at Cha.

Chairman Cha also looked straight at the president without avoiding his eyes.

“Hmm.”

The President lazily buried his back in his chair and pulled out another cigarette.From noble mtl dot com

Neither Chairman Cha, nor the President, nor Kim Dae-shik of Woo-gwang, who was kneeling on the floor, said nothing.

In the heavy silence, only the crackling of cigarettes flowed.

“If you ask Taeseong if he is as resourceful as he is…”

He doesn’t hide his doubts.

The president glared at Cha until he completely burned out a cigarette.

“If you had that kind of knack in the first place, you wouldn’t have heard that it was as stiff as an iron core.”

“I can’t help but wonder because the greetings I didn’t say were quite believable.”

Saying so, but not doubting.

His eyes were like snakes, scrutinizing him from head to toe.

“Unlike the two heads of the Blue House, I just did not express my opposition. It was a statement that he acknowledged that it was only Taeseong’s technological prowess.”

Even that only added two words.

-It is a military weapon supplied with Taeseong’s technology. That’s expected.

– Definitely not bad.

Chairman Cha looked at the red wine in front of him without a word.

“Your Excellency, I honestly don’t know anything about politics, and I have no desire to join.”

The answer didn’t come back, but he didn’t even close his mouth.

I was told to say more.

“The reason I decided to enter the defense industry is because I have made up my mind that it is time to repay the grace of your Excellency and the motherland.”

“why?”

“I heard that the US pressure is quite severe because of the Korai Gate.”

Corai Gate.

The Washington Post reported that Korean lobbyists were instigated by the Korean government to illegally lobby the US Congress as part of a political maneuver.

Lobbyists have three goals.

It was to prevent the withdrawal of US troops in Korea, curb communist access to the US, and obstruct the raising of human rights issues in South Korea.

“Didn’t the US threaten to cut off military aid, cut food loans, and pull out the USFK withdrawal card?”

After the Korai Gate exploded, distrust between the Republic of Korea and the United States increased, and diplomatic friction erupted.

It was only natural for the relationship between the Republic of Korea and the US administration to deteriorate from the moment the infidelity was revealed.

“While North Korea’s armed provocations are getting stronger, the ROK-US military alliance is in a situation where it is shaking from the very foundation. I thought that now is the time to strengthen self-reliant national defense and military power more than ever.”

“so.”

“Taesung just made a decision. In order to be of assistance to the motherland and His Excellency, I decided to actively participate in the defense industry and be patriotic.”

“…”

“Is that disloyalty to Taeseong?”

The corner of the president’s eyes trembled.

Chairman Cha grabbed the handle of the wine glass containing the cigarette.

“If loyalty even raises suspicion, it is also because of the wrong behavior in the past. Then you should drink.”

It was the moment Chairman Cha was about to drink wine without hesitation.

“stop.”

widely.

The president grabbed Chairman Cha’s wrist.

“I believe you.”

I couldn’t force the president’s hand away.

Chairman Cha meekly removed the power from his hands.

“You can’t feed such a thing to a person who is patriotic with all his heart.”

The president took the wine glass out of Cha’s hand and spilled it on the floor.

“Do it. There is no way that a great man who has stood firm like an iron core even when a knife is inserted into his throat will bend like a reed just to pick up scraps from affiliates and eat them.”

The president smiled contentedly.

“There is no way that a man who stood up and took care of his pride instead of teasing his tongue in front of me would bow down and flatter me in front of my subordinates.”

The president could not hide his satisfaction and grabbed the wine bottle.

“Pride is not something that others protect. you have to protect yourself receive.”

“Go, thank you.”

The president tilted the wine bottle.

every inch.

A glass of top-notch red wine was poured to overflowing.

“I have a lot of expectations for Taeseong.”

Same words, completely different tone.

The prevailing doubt and distrust disappeared as if washed away, and willingness and confidence took their place.

“If it’s a defense industry you’ve decided to jump into, do your best. I will push you.”

“Trust me and leave it to me.”

“The head of the bodyguard and the chief of staff. What did you promise to give me?”

Chairman Cha flinched at the fastball that came in again.

But he answered honestly.

“You did ask about the meaning, but I was devastated and didn’t dare to answer.”

“Did Joseon say he wanted it? take it.”

“Thank you, Your Excellency!”

At the words of the president, Woo Kwang Shipbuilding fell.

After toasting into the air, the red wine I drank was sweet and rich.

“Why did you ask for Joseon for the chemistry you cultivated with great care?”

“In the first place, there was a separate agreement with Woo-gwang regarding chemistry.”

Chairman Cha took out the three-page contract that his youngest grandson had taken care of.

It was a contract for the merger and acquisition of Taesung Chemical.

“Are you going to pay with bills without spending a penny in cash while reorganizing your 15 billion shares? There is no other thief.”

The president glared at Woo-gwang’s Kim Dae-shik, who was kneeling on the floor with cold eyes.

“At most, it seems that he wanted to go bankrupt Wookwang Construction and eat 30 billion won worth of chemicals.”

“Go, Your Excellency! That, it was because Woo-gwang’s cash flow was poor at the time…”

“According to the contract.”

The president tossed the three-page contract at Cha.

“I couldn’t block the promissory note, so I have to hand over chemistry to Taeseong.”

Kim Dae-shik of Woo-gwang opened his mouth with a puzzled expression.

“why? no?”

“Oh no! I have to. We will do according to the contract.”

“Then, wouldn’t there be any objection to the transfer of Wookwang Securities, which was held as collateral, and Wookwang Construction, which was in bankruptcy, to Taesung?”

“······yes.”

Eating mustard while crying.

He had already thrown away all his pride and face and begged only for Woo-gwang’s survival, so he was greedy and couldn’t even ask questions.

“Chairman Cha, but I want to offer securities and construction.”

“yes?”

“Instead, why not trade it for two of automobiles, heavy equipment, steel, and oil refining?”

Chairman Cha was also surprised, and Woo-gwang’s Kim Dae-shik was also surprised.

“yes?”

“yes?”

It was for the same reason.

“Compared to securities and construction, Wookwang’s heavy industry affiliates are much larger in size, right?”

Wookwang Securities, which can pay a minimum of 8 billion won to a maximum of 12 billion won, and Wookwang Construction, which can be said to be about 5 billion won.

On the other hand, heavy industry affiliates that require a lot of basic investment are paid at least twice and at most seven times.

“Taesung catches up.”

“That, that’s…”

“Isn’t this a reward worthy of loyalty?”

In any case, it was a favor.

Therefore, Chairman Cha has no choice but to stand up and express his gratitude at 90 degrees, even though he is bewildered by the unexpected windfall.

“Thank you, Your Excellency!”

On the other hand, Kim Dae-sik of Woo-gwang, who was not allowed to speak, could not speak and only made a sound of pain.

Even cold water was not allowed in the midst of the burning, so I moistened my dry lips with my tongue.

The president did not even look at Kim Dae-sik and bumped into Cha with a wine glass.

“By the way, Your Excellency, why do you insist on exchanging securities and construction with heavy industry?”

“You said you’d be in charge of financing and money laundering.”

The business that was mainly used as a source of political funds and laundry was the construction company.

In the same sense, the securities and financial affiliates will also remain in Woogwang.

“For Taeseong, it wouldn’t be a bottom-line business.”

In terms of gains and losses, it should be a windfall that cannot be added.

“I will accept your proposal.”

“good.”

Indeed, Woo-gwang’s Kim Dae-sik couldn’t say a single word, and Woo-gwang’s fate was decided that way.

Woo-gwang’s Kim Dae-shik bit his lip until it bleed.

“Your Excellency, Woo-gwang is also confident that he can do better than Tae-seong…!”

“I just want you to live.”

The president’s eyes were cold.

“I look ridiculous.”

“Oh no!”

“They gave me a lifeline to drag them to the courtyard, they left me their affiliates, and they said they would turn a blind eye to gossip.”

“Your Excellency, Woo Kwang-eun…!”

“stop.”

The president took his mouth off the wine glass.

“Are you going to say that if the ninth-ranked company in the business world passes, Korea will pass?”

The president held the wine glass upside down over Woo-gwang’s head.

“Don’t be mistaken. Even if we destroy everything from the 1st to the 9th in the business world, there will be no collapse of the Republic of Korea.”

Blood-red wine soaked Kim Dae-sik’s hair and dripped down his chin.

“It’s enough to cut it into pieces and put them in other guys’ mouths. Did you know that Woogwang is the only company in Korea?”

Kim Dae-shik fell flat on the floor.

“I was wrong.”

“What do you think is the reason I attach Woo-gwang’s breath?”

“In order to honor Your Excellency’s will and contribute to the economy of the Republic of Korea…!”

“No.”

The president threw away the empty wine glass.

The wine glass shattered at Kim Dae-sik’s feet with a loud bang.

Kim Dae-shik trembled.

“Don’t bark, bark.”

“Whoa, month-month! Whoops!”

The president wiped his hands with a napkin.

“If you want to be a bugler, you need a broadcasting station and a newspaper, so I’ll leave that behind.”

“Woof woof!”

If you want to bark, I will bark, if you want to bite, I will bite.

I will wrap public opinion more colorfully than anyone else.

Those were the words Kim Dae-shik of Woo-gwang said with his own mouth.

“President Cha, have you decided? Where are you going to take it?”

“I’ll take it with a car and heavy equipment.”

“why? I thought you would light up your eyes to get the essential oil?”

“It’s because I think it’s better to build a little more internal stability than to increase a business that doesn’t exist. We will start full-scale technology development through the research institute.”

“good night. Tae-seong should be in charge of Woo-gwang Research Institute.”

While Woo-gwang’s Kim Dae-sik’s expression was contorted as if he were about to cry, the president smiled in satisfaction.

“You were thinking of taking over Wookwang’s affiliates separately, right?”

“yes. Our Taesung took this opportunity to work with Wookwang Hospital and Wookwang Pharmaceutical…”

“I’ll give it away for a cheap price. Just go there.”

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No, this is what Jung Hyuk was referring to.

Are there any affiliates that Taesung Group wants to acquire?

However, as long as the president raised his hand and cut off his words, the answer was fixed.

“Yes, thank you.”

“You know what it means to take it for a cheap price.”

It meant filling the stomachs of his subordinates in exchange for taking everything such as management rights and factories.

It’s easy to get sick if you try to eat all your prey alone.

“What will you give me?”

“In stock.”

Hitting and dropping with stocks was the cleanest way to cash out.

Woo-gwang’s Kim Dae-shik had to cover his dissatisfied eyes.

“why? Don’t you like it?”

“Month month!”

There was no opinion from Woo-Kwang in any part.

That’s how the talk ended.

* * *

“grandfather.”

I smiled and opened the door.

Grandpa looked down at me with a bewildered expression.

“Did your visit go well?”

“Oh, our fortune!”

As if he had suddenly come to his senses, Grandpa picked me up with his mouth caught in his ear.

“I don’t know where this kind of luck landed on my house! Ha ha ha, Jung Hyuk! My sister-in-law made a huge fortune today!”

Grandpa hugged me and turned around.

Grandpa bursts into laughter as he spins and spins several times.

Chief Goh looked puzzled and didn’t know what to do, but Grandpa was busy spinning around until he was out of breath.

“If our Jeong-hyeok hadn’t spoken, our Tae-seong would have been like Woo-gwang too!”

Grandpa rubbed his rough cheek like a scrubber against my cheek.

Oh, it stings!

But my grandfather is so happy that he wants to die, so I can’t bear to curse at him.

I had no choice but to gently push my grandfather’s cheek with both hands.

“It was a godsend to give a gift, not a bribe!”

I thought so.

Thanks to this, I was able to read the hidden meaning of my grandfather’s remark, ‘Taesong almost fell like Woo-gwang!’

‘It sounds like you escaped the president’s suspicions. Grandpa must have been in trouble with his pride.’

Grandpa put me down and pulled out from his bosom a handful of dazzling golden papers.

“How could things be so easy? Today, my grandparents ripped off several subsidiaries…!”

Grandpa stopped talking.

“for a moment! As promised, this time, thanks to Jeonghyeok, I ripped it off with a butt, so should Junghyuk give it all?”

It was a voice that was very perplexed, and the eyes that shook as if an earthquake had struck.

＜ Private Meeting with the President ＞ End