American Dream

Until you arrive at the San Francisco airport.

Royal Family.

It was a time to know the greatness of capable women.

“The car culture in Japan is really diverse. It is a problem that automakers are conservative and do not take on the challenge.”

“… … .”

“It was when I rode a mini in England. For the first time, I fell in love with the charm of a small car. Smooth ride comfort and cool performance. There was nothing to add or subtract from the design.”

“… … .”

“American car. It is something that should not be overlooked. Even just 20 years ago, it was not comparable to us in terms of business size. Although it has deteriorated competitiveness due to falling for easy-to-make, high-margin cars. I believe that the technology they have built up will be able to leap forward at any time. Have you tried the new Lincoln?”

“… … .”

“I once went car camping in the Mojave Desert with my friends while attending the University of California. In a quiet desert… … We spent the night in the middle of a desert that felt like Mars.”

“… … .”

Jin Yu-kyung was talking nonstop.

The Royal Family has experienced a lot since they were young and learned a lot.

And lonely.

Loneliness was a very familiar feeling to me. I listened to the story seriously, and this result came out.

‘That’s a lot of talk.’

Hearing her story was like having a new experience.

―After a while, our plane will arrive at San Francisco International Airport. Passengers… … .

I packed my luggage while listening to the announcement of the plane.

She says she’s going to the hotel with her subordinates sitting in business class.

It is said that he has business meetings with several companies in San Francisco and leaves for commercial filming locations.

“Mr. Kim Shin. See you next time.”

“yes. You do a good job.”

“Call me when you come to Korea.”

“I will be sure to contact you later.”

It felt like an escape.

* * *

Arrive at San Francisco Airport.

I arrived comfortably in first class, but I couldn’t help but feel intimidated at the immigration checkpoint when I saw people of different races at the airport.

Because I had the guts of a beggar to the bone, and I was secretly timid.

I used to like cops and detectives in American dramas.

“What is your purpose for coming to America?”

The large white immigration officer asked in a nonchalant tone.

“It is tourism.”

“The return flight is in three weeks.”

“There are many things I want to see here and there, so I grabbed plenty.”

Many Korean tourists came.

There were no particularly tricky questions, so I was able to pass through the immigration checkpoint safely.

“Kim Shin! This way!”

“Myungwoo, it’s been a while.”

When I passed the arrivals hall, my friend Oh Myeong-woo welcomed me.

A friend who cooked and ate ramen together in a semi-basement room.

A friend I met at the wedding and over a year later gained weight to the point of being 90kg in tracksuits.

“Why did you gain so much weight?”

“Are you saying you want to eat and live? Is this all you have?”

“yes. I came with only one bag in my carrier.”

“Let’s start with something delicious.”

“Did you make a restaurant reservation?”

“What is a reservation? If you come to America, you should eat hamburgers first. Hehe.”

You still like burgers.

I rode Oh Myeong-woo’s car parked at the airport and moved.

Tesla Model 3, an electric car.

Although Tesla was launched in Korea, it was the first time I had ever ridden in person.

The momentary acceleration on the large monitor in the center fascia overwhelmed the sports car.

“The tea is good.”

“right? I bought it and am very satisfied.”

It reminded me of Jin Yoo-kyung of the future car I met on the plane.

‘It won’t be easy to compete in the future.’

When I searched for a while when I got Wi-Fi on the plane, future car stocks were very cheap.

There must be a reason for the low market cap despite having a lot of assets and steady net profit.

As a bonus, I felt sick to see that the price of Ripple had risen.

‘How do I continue to rise after selling?’

The atmosphere of the group chat room.

―Na Sang-guk: During Ripple Rice Cake!!!!!

―Na Sang-guk: Gazuaaa!

―Na Sang-guk: Everyone trust me.

―Kim Sang-ki: Young Cha Young Cha Young Cha

―Jung Min-kyung: I only trust the managers!

―Park So-jin: Youngcha! Young car!

Female employees were hanging out together talking about coins.

Even if you don’t look at it for an hour, there are over 300 posts, so you can’t read them all.

‘It’s a 5% increase, so it’s good.’

I sold the coin, but I did not regret it because it was up to each person to decide on their own investment.

It was a decision I made after thinking about it for a while, and I got a great profit.

‘There is always an opportunity. It’s just that I can’t find it.’

Thanks to coming to the US, I got the experience of driving a Tesla.

In Korea, Tesla opened a store in Hanam Starfield in 2017, the last year, and started operating.

Only the Model S is still on sale, and last year’s sales were only about 300 units.

There are many orders, but production does not follow.

Since the US market is the key, it was difficult to see Tesla in the Korean market yet.

Coins, US stocks.

Or even other possibilities.

Knowing a lot broadens your options.

“Here.”

Arrive at Oh Myeong-woo’s recommendation of the most delicious hamburger in San Francisco.

When I ordered and ate it, the taste of the thick meat was alive.

“It is delicious. It is perfectly cooked.”

“Will you kill me? It must have cost a lot of money to come by plane. Don’t mind the money while you stay at my house.”

“Are you feeding and sleeping with your friend?”

“of course. I’ll take care of everything.”

A friend when you have no money and are poor is a real friend.

Since I came to the wedding, there must be a lot of questions about my friend who suddenly came to America, but I don’t ask any questions.

I’ve known him for 10 years, but I’ve had an argument with Oh Myung-woo only once.

When I lived in a semi-basement and had no money, I went to the mart and bought ramen.

They got into an argument because they bought something that was 20 won more expensive than other ramen.

‘At that time, we had a very serious argument. In retrospect, they seem to have been quite boring to each other.’

Before living a social life, we know each other’s dark history or even nerdiness.

It is said that men grow old and mature.

Meeting Oh Myung-woo, who shares memories of his early and mid-20s, made me feel as young as back then.

“Myungwoo, do you still like idols these days?”

“then. Even if I don’t go to Korea often, I watch every music broadcast program.”

“I put a lot of idol photos under the ring.”

“It was a treasure from my college days. kuh. It brings back memories.”

While talking about old memories with Oh Myeong-woo and eating hamburgers, young men in jeans and T-shirts entered the store.

He looked like an American college student.

“Cannes!”

When they saw Myeong-Woo Oh, they waved their hands and smiled.

“You were eating here today too.”

“Hey, Chris. This is my best friend from Korea.”

“Nice to meet you. If you are a friend of Khan, I consider you my friend.”

They ordered burgers and sat at the next table.

“Khan, the dynamic control model you tweaked. It was absolutely perfect.”

“haha. Your design is well done.”

Oh Myung-woo ate a hamburger and introduced them in detail.

“They are founders. Chris got to know him when he was working at Google, and what he is developing now is self-driving.”

“Self-driving?”

“yes. It’s a truck, not a car. I started it last year.”

A start-up in the development of autonomous vehicles.

If you come to the US, can you meet these startup officials at a hamburger restaurant?

“Cannes!”

“Helena, welcome.”

This time, several groups of women in their 20s to 40s came to the table.

“This is my best friend from Korea.”

“Nice to meet you.”

“Helena has a clothing startup in the US. Eco-friendly materials. Among them, I make clothes and shoes with mushrooms.”

Oh Myung-woo knew great startup founders.

Just 4 or 5 years ago.

I wasn’t such an insider before I went to work in the US.

‘Will I be able to live well in America?’

His worries were colorless, and he seemed to have completely melted into American life.

Even though he hasn’t changed much from Oh Myung-woo in the past, it was new to see people around him treat him friendly.

Chris shrugged and said.

“Khan is a valuable talent that every startup wants.”

“Are you talented?”

“There are many creative ideas in Silicon Valley. Ideas are useless by themselves. Khan has very good programming skills. It does what I need it to do quickly, and there are very few bugs. Talented people are treated everywhere.”

“Ahem. What am I, this much.”

Oh Myung-woo says he had a hard time with a completely different culture after coming to the United States.

language and food. The only thing that went right was the hamburger.

Even at the company, he clung to the idea that programming was the way to survive day and night. In the end, he was close to the highest level in programming.

It was the result of running a success story as a worker.

Silicon Valley, the cradle of cutting-edge technology and venture startups.

‘You lived really hard. And most of these people Myung-woo and acquaintances must be geniuses.’

Employees from Google.

Founders from Stanford University.

I didn’t expect to feel this kind of culture from day one.

It was worthwhile to come all the way to the United States just to see the vivid scene of the field.

* * *

Han Chae-won was furious that Kim Shin had chewed up the message no matter how many times she texted her.

“How dare you see my text and not reply?”

I was so angry that I was about to go crazy.

The company heard that Kim Shin had invested in coins, and the story that he had additionally made a lot of money spread widely.

“How much money did Manager Kim earn?”

“I don’t know unless you tell me. But judging from what the male employees say, it could have earned over 10 billion won.”

“One hundred billion?”

“yes. He’s so fat and rich.”

“I haven’t seen you at work lately.”

“I heard you took a sabbatical. I made a lot of money, so I think I traveled abroad.”

I gnashed my teeth while listening to the conversation of the female employees in the bathroom.

If Kim Shin became that rich, she thought of living as a wise mother and wife.

Luxury bags, luxury clothes, expensive cars.

I saw Kim Shin’s Ferrari in the parking lot, and when they reunite, the car will be theirs.

“I can bear it. Do you think I would give up just because of this?”

She sent a long text message.

―Han Chae-won: I heard that you went on vacation. I feel good because I made a lot of money. Work hard, invest. I’m busy, so I need to go on vacation. I’m sorry for not replying. I guess I did something wrong too. Call me when you feel better.

I sent a text message promising the future. And I accessed the coin trading site.

―Evaluation amount: KRW 130,378,153

I don’t have any deposits or installment savings.

The villa in Gangbuk, which was acquired as a newlywed house, was obtained with Kim Shin’s money.

I bought Ripple with 100 million won from the disposal of the villa I received from the divorce.

‘I’ve already made 30 million won.’

I made money, but I felt sad and angry.

‘I wish I knew this earlier.’

If he knew first, he would have become a billionaire.

‘This is not the time to be like this. Time is money.’

Han Chae-won met her younger brother.

A younger brother who cursed and hit Kim Shin in the past.

“So your sister is asking for a loan of 30 million won?”

“How many times do I have to tell you to understand?”

“Where is my money?”

“If you rob it, you won’t get that much money. I’ll use it for just two months and pay it back with 50 million won.”

“Really?”

“This is a lot of greed. Can’t you trust my sister?”

She even put the money she borrowed from her younger brother, Han Sang-chae, into the exchange.

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