The Magician’s Memorial - Chapter 190



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Episode 190 Brand value (4)

A person in charge of the Anor family came to the Vice President’s office.

The moment I saw her face, I knew she was not your typical representative.

“welcome. “I didn’t know that Delphine Arnor would come in person.”

“Do you seem to know me?”

“How could I not recognize the eldest daughter of the Anor family?”

“It’s an honor to recognize me even though I’m not a celebrity like Vice President Kim Min-jae.”

The identity of the person in charge was the eldest daughter of the Anor family.

She was not just the eldest daughter, but also the heiress who would inherit the Anor family in the future.

Her future inheritance amounted to 30 trillion won, and she was also someone who would be called the queen of luxury goods in the future.

“I was quite surprised by your sudden visit. “I couldn’t even properly follow the protocol.”

“There was a meeting in China. So I was able to come over to Korea right in the morning.”

It was Delphine Arnor, in her mid-20s.

However, she exuded a maturity befitting her age, and she was also a skilled businesswoman who had already ventured into several businesses.

In some ways, he was a similar person to me.

A successor who will inherit a large company.

Maybe that’s why our first meeting wasn’t awkward at all, and actually felt like we had a bond.

“You have a busy schedule, so I won’t take up much of your time. “I requested a meeting because I wanted to collaborate with the Arnor family brand.”

“Aren’t we already collaborating with Apple?”

“We are planning to launch luxury home appliances. “Products collaborated with Apple are also sold at a higher price than regular products, but I would like to work with the Arnor family to create products that are several levels more advanced.”

Delphine Arnor crossed her thin legs and was in trouble.

She was thinking deeply, twisting her blonde hair, and only after a long time did she open her mouth.

“That doesn’t sound like a bad idea. I also heard that Taewoo Electronics can’t sell home appliances because they don’t have them. “I think the brand image matches well with our company’s image.”

“Thank you for your kind thoughts. “I am confident that this is a proposal that is beneficial to both the Taewo Group and the Anor family.”

“But do we really need to collaborate with home appliances? No matter how high-end home appliances are, home appliances are just home appliances.”

It was a bold statement.

It was a remark made to look down on home appliances.

Perfume, handbags, wallets, watches, etc.

She seemed to think that these expensive luxuries were only available to wealthy people, but anyone could buy home appliances.

“I think luxury goods can be sold at high prices because they ultimately make people envious. “We want to make the high-end line products that Taewoo Electronics plans to release in the future as well.”

“That’s a very good idea. But I don’t want to consume the scarcity of our brand like that. Why should we collaborate with Taewoo Electronics?”

I was expecting this question.

Currently, collaboration between luxury brands and other industries is non-existent.

However, even after a few years, collaboration occurs with various industries such as home appliances, automobiles, and furniture.

This was possible because both luxury brands and home appliance companies could benefit.

But because it hadn’t happened yet.

I couldn’t convince her with these words, so I decided to persuade her in another way.

“I would like to show you why the Anor family should collaborate with the Taewo Group. Could you spare some time?”

“I have no other plans today. “As much as you want.”

“Then I’ll take you to the technology lab.”

He guided her to the technology lab.

Various products were being developed in the technology lab.

Development of a premium product line was already underway.

Seeing is worth hearing.

It was easier to persuade people by showing them the product with their own eyes rather than saying a hundred words.

“That’s Taewoo Group’s technology research center. “Even if you are a Taewo Group executive, you cannot enter without permission.”

“okay. “You didn’t bring me here to show me your excellent security system, did you?”

In a way, luxury goods were the realm of art.

Artists always try new things and try to create things that others cannot create.

The same was true for Delphine Arnor.

She was both an entrepreneur and an artist.

I was confident that I could show her a new world.

“We will show you the new world that Taewoo Group is creating.”

“You are speaking grandiosely. “I don’t like people who talk a lot.”

It was Delphine Arnor, who arrogantly entered the development room.

How long can you maintain that haughty expression?

The development room was decorated like a model house, and various new products were placed there.

“You can look around as much as you like. “These are all functional products, so take your time and look at them.”

“These are products I’ve never seen before.”

Togak togak!

She walked towards the refrigerator, her high heels clicking.

The moment she touched the top of the refrigerator, the gray top became transparent, allowing her to see the contents at a glance.

“Hmm, that’s interesting.”

“That’s not the end. It is even equipped with artificial intelligence. hey! “Pixie, we have guests from France. Is there a dish you can recommend?”

[I recommend Coq Au Vin. I will tell you the ingredients needed for coq au vin.]

The top of the refrigerator has now become a recipe.

Everything from the necessary ingredients to the cooking order was being sent.

Artificial intelligence and home appliances.

Because it was still an unfamiliar technology, Delphine Arnor could not hide her surprise.

“Technology has already advanced so much.”

“It’s still too early to be surprised.”

Refrigerators are not the only home appliances equipped with artificial intelligence.

I even activated the TV and air conditioner through voice recognition.

We showed her how lights and curtains operate through voice recognition.

“These are technologies that only appear in science fiction movies.”

“These are technologies that are ahead of their time. What would happen if the Anor family brand was combined here? The value of the Arnor family brand will never decline. On the contrary, we can be confident that it is on the rise.”

Can you hear me?

She was preoccupied with operating the new product.

A huge TV that fills one wall, a refrigerator that operates by touch, etc.

She carefully checked all the products and was impressed.

“Technology is one thing, but you also put a lot of effort into product design.”

“Most of the premium product lines are handmade. We begin custom manufacturing in the form the customer desires. And we use the same panels that go into high-end cars.”

“I like it very much. And there are quite a lot of areas for improvement. “If it were our family’s designers, they could increase the value of the product through better design.”

It was Delphine Arnor whose heart began to move.

He had a completely different expression than when he first entered the development room.

But I wasn’t completely relieved.

“Is there anything that bothers you yet?”

“I know that Taewoo Electronics’ products are excellent. And I really like it. But it’s not enough to convince the family elders.”

In the end, isn’t it all about money?

Collaboration was determined based on how much it would benefit the company.

“You said you were on a trip to China, right? “I can help you with things with China.”

“Are you in touch with China’s high-ranking officials?”

“I can do more than you think.”

He had the strongest connection in China.

From Taewoo Motors to Game Panho and Apple’s Chinese factories.

All of them were successful businesses, and the fruits of their success were shared with the higher-ups.

As long as the negligence was not eliminated, the Chinese high-ranking officials could not refuse my request.

“Hmm, I don’t know if it’s okay to say this. We entered the Chinese market several years ago. And other brands are also trying to enter the market.”

“It looks like there are difficulties in the process.”

“It is not easy because issues of political interests are intertwined.”

“We will resolve the issue within this week.”

“Can you do it that quickly?”

I responded with a smile.

She looked at me for the first time and smiled brightly.

***

After meeting with Delphine Arnor.

I contacted David.

“You haven’t left for India yet, right?”

[I was now packing my bags to leave.]

“thank god. “Please stop by China before you go to India.”

[Are you saying, by any chance, that we should go to China to solve the problem of the Anor family?]

“that’s right. “Is that possible?”

[Actually, I don’t even need to go to China. It can be resolved with just one phone call. How much money did SAVE Investment Company and Taewo Group give to Chinese high-ranking officials?]

“I skipped that much.”

We spent money to form Guanxi.

As a result, we also benefited enormously.

Even so, the fact that a lot of money was given to China’s highest officials did not change.

[It’s been a while since I had a drink with my brothers.]

“But the annotation has changed this time, is it possible?”

[Although the annotation has changed, the influence of our line VVIP is still the same. In fact, he can be seen as stronger than the Chinese president.]

Relations with China have been worry-free for at least 10 years.

We were already preparing for the next situation.

“Then resolve it quickly and move to India.”

[Once this job is over, I can go on vacation for about a month, right? I need to go somewhere quiet and recover my liver.]

“Do by that way. We will also provide generous support for vacation expenses.”

[Then we will definitely take care of it!]

David’s voice was full of confidence.

It was a confidence that came from having made Guanxi in many places.

***

A few days later.

Delphine Arnor, who returned to France, received a call from the elders of her family.

“Is it true that Korea’s Taewoo Group said it would solve China’s problem?”

“That’s right. “They said they would do their best to collaborate with us.”

Delphine’s heart was pounding.

Did something go wrong?

Although the Taewo Group was a large corporation, it was only a small company located in Korea.

How can Taewoo Group solve a problem that they themselves cannot properly solve?

“Hehe, it’s a place where promises are kept.”

“yes? “What do you mean?”

“I see that the matter with China has been resolved very well. “I don’t know what happened, but they say those who used to be strict are now fawning over me.”

“Is that true?”

Wasn’t that a bluff?

I never thought the problem would be resolved so quickly.

It is said that Taewo Group’s status is increasing, but China’s problems cannot be solved by its status alone.

“It seems like Taewoo Group has a very strong relationship with the highest levels of China.”

“Vice President Kim Min-jae seemed overflowing with confidence.”

“Did you say that Taewoo Group’s successor is Vice Chairman Kim Min-jae?”

“That’s right. “The current chairman of Taewoo Group is his grandfather, and he is his only blood relative.”

“After looking into it this time, I found out that Taewoo Group’s growth was very scary. It was a company that was by no means inferior to us. And the person who led the growth of Taewo Group was Vice Chairman Kim Min-jae.”

My father was stingy with praise.

However, Delphine was praising Taewoo Group and Vice Chairman Kim Min-jae, and this situation only felt awkward.

“I also gave a joint speech with Steve at the Apple product briefing.”

“I looked for it too. “Even though I was in my mid-20s, I felt my age.”

“It seemed clear that he was a man of outstanding ability. ”

“Do you think so too? “We decided to allow it even if our relationship becomes deeper than now.”

“What do you mean?”

“He seemed like a good person to have as your partner.”

Delphine blushed.

She was embarrassed by her current situation because she had never thought about it like that.