The Highest Level Son of a Chaebol Family - Chapter 416



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416. No, what about that guy?

On the plane, I put down the English newspaper I had finished reading and yawned deeply.

‘Iran’s Shah Pahlavi II ran away, citing illness as a reason for his medical leave?’

The aftermath of the Iranian Revolution caused the Shah to abandon his country and go into exile abroad.

For reference, Iran’s Pahlavi dynasty was a pro-American regime that practiced dictatorship and corruption while relying on American support.

‘I’m sure I’ll come to America just like in my past life.’

The US President allowed the Shah to enter the country, angering Iran’s radical hardliners.

‘This incident led to the Iran hostage crisis, in which about 50 Americans were held hostage in Iran.’

I chuckled.

‘Thanks to this, the current US president is recorded as the only Democratic president in history to run for re-election but only serve a single term.’

My whole body was aching.

As I stretched, a crunching sound was heard.

“Our Jeong-hyeok, it looks like he’s grown taller.”

My father checked his watch and smiled.

“There’s not much time left until landing.”

I looked at my father’s wristwatch as if in a trance.

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 1970 Special Edition.

It was my father’s belonging that my mother cherished and adored.

“Can you hold out a little longer?”

“Of course.”

“Good job.”

My father stroked my head.

My father’s hairstyle was not out of place at all.

Is it just about clothes?

Even after a long-haul flight of over ten hours, not a single detail was lost.

He is so handsome that he looks like a pictorial just from his sitting posture.

“Our Jeong-hyeok, who does he resemble to be so dignified?”

My father hugged me tightly.

The hands that carefully touched my limbs were gentle.

“Dad, I’m fine, so you can go see Manager Shim.”

I looked back.

JH Investment’s President Shim and Managing Director Cho, as well as Taesung Chemical’s President Kang Jun-goo and Vice President Song Seon-pil, were following along and putting their heads together.

“You must be busy preparing for the Gulf News general meeting.”

“boy.”

My father smiled gently, but his face was filled with fatigue.

It’s because he’s my father that his face is like this, but the people over there looked ridiculous.

Deep dark circles under the eyes, dark, rough beard, dull skin, and bloodshot eyes.

Everyone was busy passing around the documents and reviewing them with a tense look on their faces.

“This is a proxy statement for exercising Gulf shares received from Japanese banks.”

“Sumitomo Bank, Aichi Kangyo Bank, Fujisan Bank, Mitsubishi Banking Corporation, Nomura Investment Bank, Sanwa Bank, Tokyo Kai Bank, Mitsura Bank, etc.”

“The total is 8.3%.”

The person who ultimately reviewed the Gulf shares proxy was President Shim.

“7.8% of JH Investment, 4.6% of the shares collected during Yukong, 9.7% of Nakamura Real Estate.”

Because the most powerful weapon that can be brought to a general meeting of shareholders and exercised is the stock.

“What have you decided to do with the Gulf shares held by American banks?”

“What about the shares that we were supposed to receive from the former Gulf CEO and executives?”

“The vice president of JH Investment has decided to personally receive and bring it over.”

President Shim also checked his wristwatch.

“You said you’d come pick me up, so let’s check that out at the airport.”

“Whew. That’s a relief.”

“If we secure the stake, what else would be a problem?”

Only then did everyone’s faces calm down a little.

But President Shim’s expression hardened.

“This is not the time to be complacent. Shouldn’t we be announcing to other major shareholders what direction Gulf’s new petrochemical business should take and how it should be promoted?”

“We did our best to prepare.”

“Chief Choi.”

“yes?”

Taesung Research Institute Director Choi, whose name was unexpectedly called, blinked in surprise.

“What do you think, CEO Choi? Do you think this will sell in the global market?”

“Uh, um, that’s… … Honestly, I’m not sure?”

“… … .”

“Maybe I’ll just eat it up?”

Despite his outstanding skills, Director Choi’s flaw was his lack of insight.

Taesung Chemical CEO Kang and Vice President Song pounded my chest with their fists.

“No, you said you ambitiously developed it with all your might!”

“It will be an unprecedented new technology that Taesung Research Institute confidently announced!”

Director Choi scratched the back of his head.

“We just do our best to research and develop products and put them out there, but it’s up to the consumers in the market to make the judgments. Hey, I’m not a shaman.”

“… … .”

Because it was true, no one could refute it.

Taesung Chemical CEO Kang added with a long sigh.

“The Gulf States have not been able to escape the military development field that existed during World Wars I and II.”

“From gasoline and diesel to military special oils such as aviation and marine fuels, military engine oils, hydraulic oils, greases and gear oils, etc.”

“The same goes for special chemicals, coolants, brake fluids, and transmission fluids. We are holding on based on the military supplies development technology we had at the time.”

“But this time, the technology presented by Taesung Research Institute is different.”

“We are proud to say that this is an innovative technology that will have a major impact on the electrical, electronics, and semiconductor markets around the world, including Gulf.”

President Shim nodded.

“To be honest, I was surprised when I received the research report.”

President Shim had dark circles under his eyes, but his eyes were bright as he looked at the report with the Taesung Research Institute seal.

“I believe that this is enough to attract the attention of Gulf shareholders, so I think it is right to announce it at the general shareholders meeting.”

“Shouldn’t we first patent this in the United States?”

“I’m dying of greed, thinking that I should monopolize this great technology in the name of our Taesung.”

Clap, clap, clap.

President Shim applauded.

“Vice Chairman, what should we do? Should we patent this technology from Taesung Research Institute under Taesung’s name, or should we patent it under Gulf’s name?”

“That… … I think it would be best to do as Jeong-hyeok wishes.”

My father looked back at me and smiled.

“I understand that Taesung Research Institute has begun full-scale technology development thanks to Jeonghyeok’s tip.”

“yes?”

Taesung Chemical CEO Kang and Vice President Song looked back at me with surprised faces.

Taesung Research Institute Director Choi nodded quickly.

“Oh, of course. Whether it’s tank technology or this petrochemical technology, it would have been impossible if Master Jeong-hyeok hadn’t set the development direction.”

Taesung Chemical CEO Kang and Vice President Song looked at me as if they were looking at a strange creature.

“I always knew that you were a very intelligent person.”

“I didn’t know you were such an outstanding person.”

“How on earth do you come up with ideas like this?”

Well, I knew about the hot sectors that blew up in the petrochemical market in the 1980s and 1990s.

I can’t even say this honestly.

I shrugged.

“How did it come to this?”

“He’s a genius! There’s no other way to describe him than genius!”

Taesung Research Institute Director Choi slapped his knee and his eyes sparkled.

That’s not it.

I can’t refute this outright.

But my father hugged me tightly and smiled.

“So that’s what happened.”

“Oh, so that’s what it was like?”

No, these people?

If everyone nods like that, what will I become?

But the person who nodded the loudest among them was President Shim.

“Certainly. A genius in management, a genius in resourcefulness, a genius in negotiation, a genius in politics, I think, will inevitably stand out regardless of whether it is economics or science. I will admit it.”

No, Mr. Shim! You can’t do that either!

I had no choice but to quickly change the subject.

“Dad, what happened to the invitation to the New Year’s luncheon at the Blue House?”

“Whoa!”

Sure enough, everyone’s eyes sparkled and they focused on my father.

Not just anyone could attend the Blue House New Year’s luncheon.

My father, as the vice chairman of Taesung Group, was invited to a place that even the heads of major conglomerates would not be allowed to attend.

“His Excellency the President has shown great interest in Taesung Oil.”

That’s because Taesung Oil Refinery swallowed up Korea Petroleum Corporation, the largest oil refinery in South Korea.

“With the acquisition of the oil refinery company, Taesung will be able to immediately rise to become a key conglomerate based on heavy industry,” he said, expressing his expectations.

Although it was the President’s intention to hand over Yugong to Taesung, it was his father’s credit that he received it from Gulfsa at a much cheaper price than expected.

“We also received the promised $100 million in support.”

My father’s eyes lit up.

“The support is conditional on Taesung opening up new oil supply sources or developing resources. That means we must replace Gulf’s chairman and executives.”

Father clenched his fists.

It was a strong determination.

“Let’s replace Gulf’s management without a hitch and, in cooperation with Taesung Oil, conclude the Saudi and Kuwait oil field development issue with our own hands.”

“Yes, Vice President!”

It was a resounding answer.

I smiled broadly and returned to my seat.

There is not much time left until the plane lands.

I closed my eyes and fastened my seat belt.

‘When I go back, I have to tell Yerin that I worried for nothing.’

I remembered what Yerin said while making a snowman.

-Brother, this job will be much more difficult and challenging than you think.

At such times, without fail, the transparent magpie would hover in the air, making a noise.

That was the reason Yerin asked me out on a date.

-I think the board will be much bigger than I imagined. It’s not an ordinary thing.

-Even if the board is big, how big is it?

-The whole world will be shaken and history will change depending on your actions?

Yerin looked back at me with a worried face.

-Are you okay, oppa?

-What could be wrong with that?

When did everything I did come to fruition so easily?

I have lived my life under divine punishment and constant interference from heaven.

Compared to that time, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that my second life has been like eating itself alive.

-What’s the big deal about something like this?

-Keep that in mind, brother.

Yerin held my hand tightly with her gloved hand.

-Good connections gather, opportunities big and small arise from them, and when luck comes along, that is great luck.

Those were the words of King Yeomra.

-Brother, you have to be careful about forming relationships. The fortunes of human life are derived from relationships.

It felt new to hear it again from Yerin’s mouth.

-The problems caused by people must be solved by people. Do you know what I mean?

-okay.

-I wish you good luck in your future.

Yerin smiled brightly.

* * *

The area in front of the airport departure hall was crowded with security personnel and reporters.

Click, click, click, click!

The moment we came out of the departure lounge, we were bewildered by the sudden shower of flashes.

Taesung Chemical CEO Kang looked around in embarrassment.

“What is all this about?”

“Why are the reporters pointing their cameras at us?”

Why are you asking our father that?

I don’t know English because I don’t have any clue.

But the question was quickly resolved.

‘Hey, who’s that guy?’

Behind us, in the departure hall, that man came in a wheelchair, surrounded by huge bodyguards and attendants.

‘Isn’t that the Shah of Iran, Pahlavi II?’

I know it because I saw it in the newspaper and on TV.

My father and I weren’t the only ones who recognized him.

American reporters were busy flashing their cameras and holding up microphones.

“her.”

What kind of coincidence is this?

I was just watching Pahlavi II leave the departure lounge, lost in thought for a moment.

Police officers who had been waiting at the airport in advance rushed out and began to control the area.

At the moment when we were about to step back under that control,

“Are you Taesung Group Vice Chairman Cha Sung-joon and his crew? (Are you Taesung Group Vice Chairman Cha Sung-joon and his crew?)”

A group of neatly dressed men recognized us and approached us.

For a moment, I wondered if it was the person sent by the smuggling king.

“I’m a formal CIA agent. Our Deputy Director is waiting for you. (I’m from the CIA. Our Deputy Director is waiting for you.)

In the direction the CIA agent was pointing, there was a man in the distance who was slightly raising his hand toward us.

‘No, what about that guy?’

Honestly, I was surprised.

‘Was that guy the Deputy Director of the CIA at the time?’

I know what kind of person he is.

A kingmaker who planned and blew up Watergate with his own hands, thereby bringing down the former president and starting the era of the current president.

He is also an ambitious man who served as the next president’s national security advisor and later rose to become the Minister of Defense.

‘Frank H. Carlucci.’

……. (continue)