Son of a Conglomerate at the Highest Level

＜ Year-end night (2) ＞

‘Hey, Guardian. Raise your voice over there.’

[There are quite a few people who entered this time. So which one?]

‘A guy who looks the most cunning and despicable with a grumpy face.’

[Ah, then is it this guy?]

The grim reaper pointed out the president of Woo Kwang Construction.

‘bingo.’

The president of Woo Kwang Construction, who quickly took notice of the surroundings, said small.

“Brother, it seems that the atmosphere of the event today is very different from usual.”

“know.”

“After I went in advance and figured out how the situation was going, older brother…”

“it’s okay.”

Chairman Kim, the head of Wookwang Group, chuckled.

“I didn’t know that everyone would welcome us so fiercely. Are you saying you want to support this big?”

Wookwang Group Chairman Kim raised three fingers.

“30 million won! I will sponsor in the name of Woo-gwang.”

The amount was enough to buy a couple of apartments in Gangnam.

If it was the usual Woo-gwang, he would have given only about 10 million won to save face.

However, when the atmosphere was not very good, Chairman Kim of Wookwang Group sang loudly to reverse the atmosphere.

Clap clap clap clap!

A thunderous applause erupted from the hall.

It was a rite of passage to those who made a big donation.

However, Wookwang Group Chairman Kim’s eyes narrowed a little in a different way than usual.

“President Kim, I have something to ask you.”

“As much as you like. I don’t know why they’re so urgent that they’re asking about things without even a chance to catch their breath.”

Wookwang Group Chairman Kim raised his hand lightly with a relaxed attitude.

A waitress passing by held out a tray.

Chairman Kim of Wookwang Group leisurely drank a sip of champagne.

“The music stops, the gaze stops, the conversation stops.”

Chairman Kim turned his eyes and looked down at the people looking at them.

It was cold but sharp eyes.

“President Kim, you seem to be the problem.”

The eyes of Chairman Kim of Wookwang Group immediately turned to the president of Wookwang Construction.

“How did this happen?”

Wookwang Construction CEO Kim took a step back without even realizing it.

There must have been a bar that I didn’t know.

This is because the people who openly and ferociously stare at them are identified.

“It is… actually for the construction of subway line 2 this time…”

“Subway Line 2 construction. later. Details.”

“······yes. All right.”

Wookwang Group Chairman Kim averted his eyes.

Grandpa walked out of the crowd

“President Kim, come. I was waiting for you.”

Grandpa held out his hand with a smile.

Wookwang Group Chairman Kim shook hands with his grandfather.

“President Cha, were you there first? It’s a car I’ve been curious about since I haven’t been in touch lately. How have you been?”

“I am always the same. I was busy.”

“Take care of your health and take it easy. Your work addiction is also a disease.”

“You are the one who takes care of your health and do it in moderation.”

The relationship between the grandfather and Chairman Kim of the Wookwang Group seemed very friendly.

Grandpa also called the waiter to pick up a glass of champagne.

* * *

I have severed my connection with the grim reaper.

‘According to the Taesung Group report, Taesung and Woogwang are intertwined with each other. It seems that the commanders had been on friendly terms before that, right?’

When I thought about it, I was puzzled.

In the past, their father died in a plane crash, and Tae-sung and Woo-gwang have nothing to do with each other.

Then, who and how did Taeseong and Woogwang intertwine and create a sticky marriage?

“I called the Wookwang Group secretary’s office, and they said you went to the Middle East. Why did you fly all the way there?”

“Yes, I was thinking of getting some loans from Saudi Arabia. It’s still on the way from the airport. While I was in the Middle East, I was thinking of seeing Sung-Jun for a while…”

Wookwang Group Chairman Kim’s eyes turned this way.

It was because my father took my mother and me for a walk.

“Sungjun was here. A long time.”

“It’s been a while, Chairman Kim.”

“If you are planning to return home, please contact me in advance. I almost made a fool of myself.”

The young people near my father slipped back.

The gap between my grandfather, Chairman Kim of Wookwang Group, and the three of us was wide open.

“Sungjun, the Saudi royal family praised you very much. You said you decided to build a whole city for the Jubail Industrial Port? How many hundred million dollars did you win the construction?”

“It’s a $100 million project.”

“Awesome. You will sweep away all Middle Eastern oil money. Is there a separate national prestige? This is the advancement of national prestige.”

Wookwang Group Chairman Kim soon stopped smiling.

His eyes grew cold.

“There must be a young lady next to Seongjun that he has not seen. Besides, at a glance, even a child who resembles Seongjun when he was younger.”

“Yes, my daughter-in-law and grandson. Say hello, I am Chairman Kim of Wookwang Group.”

“nice to see you. This is Sujin Lee.”

“hello. I’m Cha Jeong-hyeok.”

Wookwang Group Chairman Kim did not receive our greetings.

He just stared at his grandfather without saying anything.

“hmm······.”

A heavy silence fell in the hall.

Grandfather and Chairman Kim, as well as the people gathered here, did not open their mouths easily.

Grandpa said calmly.

“Our Seongjun decided to take care of everything related to the construction of subway line 2 this time. I will be officially appointed as the CEO of Taesung Construction soon. I will see you often in the future.”

Chairman Kim was silent, but the president of Woo Kwang Construction could not stand it.

“Then, what happened to President Cha, who was in charge of Taesung Construction?”

Grandpa had already seen his brother’s confession.

Thanks to you, I came to know very well how things were going.

His gaze was cold as he glared at the culprit of the problem that caused his separation from his younger brother.

“He is retired.”

“So suddenly? When we met a few days ago, he didn’t say anything, and at Taesung’s regular shareholders’ meeting, he didn’t say anything…”

“Who do you think it is?”

Wookwang Construction President Kim kept his mouth shut.

“Even though he was ugly and lacking, he was my younger brother whom I cherished. Yunseong could have been imprisoned for at least 15 years. Because of someone who seduced you while talking about the subway business.”

“That, that’s…”

“You think I’m keeping my mouth shut because I’m trying to save your brother’s face. Move!”

“······yes.”

Lack of an answer, President Kim of Wookwang Construction stepped back.

Then, Chairman Kim of Wookwang Group immediately turned to the president of Wookwang Construction.

President Kim of Wookwang Construction kept his mouth shut and broke out in a cold sweat.

“I don’t think there is a need to explain Taeseong’s circumstances in detail. But I want you to explain this situation clearly.”

Chairman Kim of Wookwang Group pointed at us.

His cold, sharp eyes were like blades.

“That woman and child. It’s pretty annoying.”

“I guess so.”

Grandpa nodded meekly.

“It happened that way. So, the wedding between Sung-jun and your daughter is something that never happened.”

“The mistress and the child out of wedlock. Wouldn’t that be a problem?”

Wookwang Group Chairman Kim raised one corner of his mouth.

“It’s common on this floor. How many people in this room do you think have never had a problem like this? As long as there are no business problems, this is no big deal.”

“It’s about children’s lives. It wasn’t just my baby’s life at stake, it was your daughter’s life as well.”

“therefore. I’m fine.”

Wookwang Group Chairman Kim thumped his cane.

“But I think it’s a problem to bring them right in front of me like this in an official place like this.”

“So I’m saying that right now, right? Woo Kwang-ah, let’s break off our kids!”

“Who do you like?”

“Originally, dating starts with an agreement from both sides, but when we break up, it ends with one-sided notice! It would be better for your daughter to break up the marriage than to be labeled a divorcee.”

“It doesn’t matter. It’s the business that counts.”

Wookwang Group Chairman Kim snorted.

“What about Taesung Chemical?”

“Let’s sort that out too!”

“organize?”

Wookwang Group Chairman Kim’s eyebrows went up.

Either that or not.

Grandpa said proudly.

“It was promoted on the premise of marriage. Can business arrangements be omitted when dealing with confusion? Let’s not be messy and let’s finish clean!”

“Are you saying you’re going to give back only 500 million out of the 1 billion jointly invested and rob Taesung Chemical?”

“I’m not saying to harm you. I said to break off the marriage, so I’ll take responsibility. Taking that into account, we are talking about reorganizing the stake.”

Wookwang Group Chairman Kim clicked his tongue.

“Cha Tae-seong, you draw stupid conclusions unlike you. Anyway, if you’re a child. Tsk.”

“What can I do? My wife and children are everything. I am really sorry. Woo Kwang-ah, this is at this point…”

“stop.”

Chairman Kim raised his hand to block the grandfather’s words.

Instead, I looked at my father.

“Seongjun, what do you mean? You will have to answer carefully.”

“It’s like my father’s will. I will break off the engagement.”

“Even though I promise to condone your mistress and out-of-wedlock children?”

“yes. My decision will not change.”

“Even if you open your eyes and take away the 30 billion won worth of Taesung Chemical that your father has worked so hard to grow?”

“I have no face with my father, but that is no reason to give up my wife and children.”

Wookwang Group Chairman Kim glared at his grandfather.

“Taeseong, you seem to be ruining your business thanks to your son.”

“Thanks to my son, your daughter’s life was saved. Is that all? Your company has also been able to breathe thanks to my son. Woo-gwang has been in the red because of the steel business, so he’s in need of money.”

Grandpa said.

“What are you going to do? I will hand over my stake, so would you like to own Taesung Chemical, or would you like to hand over your stake to me and get money?”

“Cha Tae-seong!”

“good night. Organizing your business takes time. But keep in mind this one thing. It’s already been decided. When the situation changes, so does the position, so the sooner the negotiations, the better it will be for you.”

Wookwang Group Chairman Kim turned his back.

“Cha Tae-seong, you will definitely regret today.”

“But I can’t help it! I did it, so I’m responsible!”

Chairman Kim of Wookwang Group walked out with a cane.

Grandpa watched the back without a word.

Chairman Kim of Wookwang Group, who had been walking with a limp, stopped walking.

Chairman Kim shouted loudly without looking back.

“Taeseong-ah, let’s put aside the marriage of the kids or business problems for a while and let’s have a drink together after a long time!”

“OK.”

“I go up to the Hyunmu Hotel bar first. You buy today!”

“of course! Let’s drink until our noses are crooked today! I just got several bottles of deodeokju, which is very good for me, let’s open a bottle of that too!”

Wookwang Group Chairman Kim walked away shaking off his long coat.

Grandpa looked back.

“30 million won in donations from Taesungdo! 20 million won more in the name of my son Seong-joon and his grandson Cha Jeong-hyeok!”

The highest donation amount was confirmed at the year-end night event today.

Grandpa had officially nailed my mother on the list of end-of-the-year-night sponsors.

It was like a bluff that no one would say nonsense about me and my mother from now on.

Clap clap clap clap!

People clapped in applause in honor of the patrons.

Grandpa raised his hand.

“I won’t be applauded for causing an unpleasant commotion at a good event. Oh boss, I’m sorry about this.”

“It wasn’t even a fist fight. Where would such a fuss be on the axis of fuss? I don’t care, so don’t worry.”

“good. Then, I will be responsible for the alcohol sales at Hyunmu Hotel today! Serve it with the best drink in the hotel. As you know, I plan to drink crookedly with Woo-gwang.”

Grandpa tapped father and mother on the shoulder a couple of times.

“I cursed. I’ll go first. Don’t notice and take a picture of people’s eyes and come. If someone is talking nonsense, remember it well and let me know.”

Following the grandfather, the presidents of Taesung Group affiliates gathered.

“Chairman, are you really thinking of breaking up with Woo-gwang?”

“It happened.”

“If it is Taesung Chemical, isn’t it a business that the chairman has been working hard on for a long time?”

“If you come and organize it now, the damage will be great!”

Grandpa raised his hand.

“In life, there are businesses that grow big with small investments, and there are businesses that grow small with big investments. Let’s say that Taesung Chemical is a business that grew and then collapsed.”

“President!”

“Because it’s nothing like that. Does Taesung collapse without Taesung Chemical? We focus on subway construction.”

Grandpa said it right.

“The estimated bid alone is a project worth 180 billion won. It is incomparably bigger than Taesung Chemical, which costs 30 billion won. The damage caused by Taesung Chemical is more than covered.”

“you’re right.”

“If we win the subway project, Taesung Construction will solidify its position as the best construction company in Korea. Everyone knows what that means, right?”

“yes.”

“Don’t assume that the subway construction will be handed over just because Taesung Chemical is handed over because of the breakup! I have no intention of looking at Wookwang Construction! So, know that everyone is like that and actively help Seongjun!”

“Yes, I understand!”

The presidents of Taesung Group’s affiliates shouted loudly.

clap clap clap!

I heard applause even though my grandfather said he would not accept applause from the sponsors.

However, Wookwang Construction President Kim snorted.

“Is there anyone who doesn’t know that Taesung Construction’s holdings are running out? With what money are you going to organize Taesung Chemical and with what money are you going to promote the subway construction?”

I checked the invited guests who were quietly entering the hall.

Master, the horse head on the street, the golden tooth in Jongno, and Mrs. Bang in Kkachi Mountain.

All entries have been completed.

＜ New Year’s Eve (2) ＞ End