The Genius Investor Who Picks up The Conglomerates - Chapter 352



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Episode 352: Fame

For a moment, my mind went blank, but I tried my best to control my facial expression and asked back calmly.

“I’m sorry, but I didn’t hear you clearly.”

“A little while ago, Chairman Shunsaku stated in an interview with the Miyouri Shimbun that the decisive reason for his decision to apologize this time was that he received a harsh scolding from Representative Song, which gave him an opportunity to think seriously about the issue again. In addition, there is a rumor going around in the stock market that CEO Song made a lot of money due to the recent earthquake in Japan and the explosion of Mt. Fuji. I would like to ask you to express your position on this as well.”

“…………”

There is no escape hole.

It’s not like he suddenly became senile, so why did he suddenly give such an interview?

Are you really trying to fuck me?

No, I didn’t think so. There was no benefit in provoking me at this point.

Then why? In a split second, a thousand thoughts passed through my mind.

‘no way···. Are you trying to score some points with me?’

For now, this was the most reasonable inference.

I decided to just close my eyes and bend anyway, so wasn’t the idea to be sure to do it when I did it?

The problem was that it was a direction I didn’t want at all.

All kinds of thoughts passed through my mind during the short silence.

First of all, I had to say something. Otherwise, it would have been a broadcasting accident.

“It seems like there was a misunderstanding during the communication process. Um… First of all, it is true that I mentioned an official apology at the meeting. You may not know this, but I am very interested in contribution projects for the descendants of independence activists. .”

The announcer’s eyes sparkled as if he had caught one.

“Ah! Come to think of it, Representative Song made an astronomical donation of 300 billion won for the descendants of independence fighters, right? I heard it was the largest single donation.”

“Not only did we make donations, but we also continued to engage in activities such as improving living conditions and volunteering for briquettes. In the process, we were able to have many conversations with seniors who were descendants of independence fighters or seniors who were victims of forced conscription. It was a really hard life. Every day, I came out at dawn. There are a lot of people who collect junk or just stay at home because they can’t afford it, so I asked them if they didn’t have enough money, and they said, “What’s the use of wealth and fame?” Most people said the same thing, saying that even if they die right away, they have no regrets.”

“It’s truly unfortunate. It’s a wound that won’t heal even with time.”

Perhaps because he is a man with great empathy, the announcer’s face also showed sadness.

“Isn’t the Suyomi Group a representative war criminal company and has committed numerous mistakes? That’s why I said. Why does it emphasize trust so much in business but not actually admit and reflect on past mistakes? If you want to talk about trust, you should first show action. “I don’t think they would have apologized for my words, but I would like to think that the desperation of the victims and their families who suffered because of them has finally reached heaven.”

The announcer, who was momentarily speechless, suddenly asked me.

“CEO Song, did you say he is now in his mid-30s?”

“Yes that’s right.”

“True… I am reflecting on myself. He is truly just and humble. To be honest, if you have achieved world-renowned fame and wealth at a young age, you might feel arrogant, but CEO Song shows none of that.”

“It’s pride…”

I scratched my cheek and thought about the word pride.

“I don’t know if I’m arrogant, but I have pride and confidence in what I do. As I’ve invested and achieved my own results, I’ve definitely realized something. It’s true that all success is possible only with the help of others. I’m not proud that I succeeded because I was good at it myself. The moment you do that, growth stops. Ultimately, all of my achievements were thanks to others, and what’s surprising is that if you recognize that fact, bigger and unexpected opportunities will come your way.”

“That’s a very good thing. Was the rumor that you made a lot of money from the recent earthquake in Japan one of those opportunities?”

I haven’t seen the announcer like that, but he asks very sly and sensitive questions.

“First of all, it is true that I made a lot of money.”

It was something that would be revealed someday anyway.

We decided that it would be better to sort it out here because if we messed around with it, there could be bigger repercussions later.

“Do you mean the rumors are true?”

“However, there are some misunderstandings here as well. I bought put options several months before the earthquake occurred in Japan, thinking that the Japanese stock market would enter a correction phase. In the process, a completely unexpected earthquake occurred, and even Mt. Fuji As a result, I made a profit, but the money was earned in a way that was completely different from what I had expected, so I was just dumbfounded and embarrassed.”

“Well, who would have predicted that such a disaster would hit Japan? But if it was an option investment, the rate of return would have been enormous. This is a sensitive question, but may I ask what the rate of return is?”

“I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can reveal that here. However, I plan to show some sincerity for the Japanese people who are groaning in pain.”

“Yes, I fully understand. Anyway, I think today’s interview was very meaningful. I feel very proud that our country has such an amazing investor with great personality. Today’s broadcast addresses many questions surrounding CEO Song Dae-woon. “I hope this will put an end to the speculation. Thank you, announcer Park Byeong-jin.”

This is how the short news interview ended.

There were some unexpected variables along the way, but I felt like I handled them well.

I thought that by this point the rumors spreading like wildfire would subside to some extent, but I was clearly mistaken.

***

A cafe in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, which is emerging as a new hot spot.

It was my first date in a long time, so I went out with excitement.

“Hey, hey. Do you know that guy?”

“Huh? Who?”

Two women sitting in a cafe glanced sideways at a man and woman sitting in a corner seat.

“Why do you know? These days, whenever you turn on the TV, you see the richest person in Korea. A person called Song Dae-woon.”

“Song Dae-un…? Ah! That patriotic investor? Oh, why would he talk like this? I heard he’s a chaebol among chaebols.”

“It’s not true… No matter how you look at it, it’s true… Shall we go and have a chat?”

“Oh, kinda! My girlfriend is next to me, but I got misunderstood for no reason, you bitch. And even if it’s true, what are you going to do?”

“What are you doing, what are you doing? You should at least get an autograph. Don’t you know how hot he is these days?”

“Oh, I don’t know. If you’re going to embarrass me, I’ll just leave, so do it yourself.”

“Okay. Anyway, with my temper.”

The sad words of the two women showing off their rough friendship pierced my ears.

Jiwon burst out laughing as he looked at me, swiped his latte with a straw, and asked.

“Do you care?”

“Of course I’m worried. Now, wherever I go, people recognize me and it’s so frustrating. How on earth did this happen? It’s so uncomfortable, it’s killing me.”

“I didn’t commit a crime, it’s just because people like my brother.”

“You don’t have to like it, so please just pretend you don’t know. Why do you care so much about me?”

“Why are you doing this? CEO Song Dae-woon, a patriotic investor who works tirelessly for the country day and night. These days, you have been selected not only as the number one brand reputation among domestic businessmen, but also as the number one person who has brought glory to Korea, right? This is the position of a girlfriend because your boyfriend is so popular. “I feel very burdened as a person.”

“Ugh! Please stop calling me a patriotic investor! Patriotism is crap. I was just acting for my own self-interest. I’m going to be amazed.”

Jiwon, who was looking at me cutely when I was shy, patted my shoulder.

“Hold on a little. To be honest, what you did is not ordinary. It’s patriotic that even the government couldn’t do it. A single investor did it, and it could be a hot topic.”

As I glanced at Jiwon, he quickly changed his vocabulary.

Now, the mere mention of patriotism was enough to cause a stir.

“Haa… I didn’t want this… I’m just a person who wants no one in the world to know me and to make a lot of money.”

“I guess that’s why people are so curious about you. Did you see a YouTube video about him a while ago?”

“Why? What else came up?”

Because I was suffering from unwanted fame, I did not even look at media outlets or media content.

“Would you like to take a look at this? It’s content related to my brother.”

“Who else is doing something useless…”

I glanced at my phone screen, pretending not to be interested.

In the video, a Korean man who appears to be a YouTuber travels around Silicon Valley and conducts street interviews.

A YouTuber caught a white man walking down the street.

He had curly brown hair and was wearing a gray hoodie, and looked like he was a developer.

“Hello. If you don’t mind, may I request a very brief interview?”

The white man turned his head to look at the YouTuber and readily agreed to the interview.

“Of course. What are you curious about?”

“Oh, are you working here in Silicon Valley?”

“Yes, I am receiving accelerator training here at T Combinator.”

“Then maybe a startup?”

“Yes, I am.”

Perhaps because he was a little annoyed, the white man answered half-heartedly.

“T Combinator is the world’s best accelerator and is amazing. Then, do you know Sprout Investment VC Dillon?”

“Dylan? Of course. Is there anyone in Silicon Valley who doesn’t know that name?”

“Is VC Dylan that famous?”

“Isn’t it obvious? He is truly a living legend. I dare say that it will be difficult to find a VC in the next 100 years who will achieve investment results like Dylan’s. His investments are truly miraculous. That’s because all the startups invested by him have achieved great results. “I guarantee that most of the startups in Silicon Valley are eagerly waiting for VC Dillon’s choice.”

The YouTuber looked slightly embarrassed when the man, who had always reacted indifferently, suddenly spoke passionately.

“I see. I am a Korean like him. His reputation is not this great in Korea, but in Silicon Valley, the home of startups, his influence seems to be extraordinary.”

“Really!? Does that make sense? Don’t Koreans realize how nonsensical his achievements are? I really don’t understand. His true value will become more evident in the next 10 or 20 years. When that happens, Dylan now. “The startups we invested in will grow into companies that dominate the global economy.”

The YouTuber continued to exclaim in admiration at the man’s response, which was almost praise and worship.

And although several more interviews were conducted afterwards, the reaction was not much different from the white man’s reaction.

I pressed the video end button without saying a word.

“Haa… Why are you filming this kind of content?”

“I think it’s amazing. My brother’s reputation is so outstanding in America, the home of entrepreneurship.”

“There’s nothing to do.”

Out of embarrassment, I just chewed on the straw.

Jiwon, who sensed my feelings, brought up another topic.

“It’s the day of your reunion soon, aren’t you nervous?”

“I’m shaking… I’m so nervous! Even now, my hands and feet are shaking.”

Yes. Now I was able to do the meeting that I only saw in dramas.

From the perspective of a police officer across the river, I thought it was okay as long as there were no problems between the men and women, so I was so nervous and wondered why they were making such a fuss, but when I actually became a party to it, it was a completely different problem.

“Did you tell Maria’s mother the location?”

“Achacha! I forgot to tell you yesterday…”

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“Nice timing! You called with amazing timing.”

I was delighted and pressed the call button and happily answered the phone.

“Yes, mother. I was already planning to call you about the meeting.”

But the longer the call went on, my expression became as hard as stone.

“What…? I’m sorry, but can you say it again?”

[I received a call from someone who claims that Daewoon is your biological mother.]