Chapter 10

If you buy this, it will skyrocket. Han River View Apartment in Gangnam. Around 4:00 in the morning, my eyes opened spontaneously. ‘I haven’t slept long, but I’m not tired.’ The freedom that material provides. There was no furniture in the 60-pyeong apartment, so I slept on a blanket on the floor without a bed. Yesterday, when Lee Jong-yeop and Jo Soo-ah came to see the house, they had no choice but to order jajangmyeon with sweet and sour pork. The house felt spacious, but I think it will be a small pleasure to think about filling it in the future. ‘People change when they have a lot of money.’ Mindset of the rich. Previously, it was thought that having a lot of money made one more comfortable in spending. To the extent that you don’t have to spend money on necessary expenses, and you don’t have to worry about the future or feel guilty. After making 100 million dollars, the way of views the world changes. ‘Where to invest? Which sport will be promising?’ I worry about how the world will change and where to put my money. And now the decision had been made. ‘As expected, coins seem to be promising.’ I turned on the computer temporarily installed on the dining table in the living room. It feels like a soldier returning to the battlefield. I entered a coin trading site that I had not accessed for several days. Including Bitcoin, Litecoin, Steem, Ripple, Ethereum, and Tron. The price of various coins goes up and down every moment. The coin exchange is a space where people’s greed for money gathers. Despite the recent sharp drop in coins, people’s greed does not stop, and they are gathering. Aiming for the jackpot, money was constantly coming in. ―Gazuaaa! ―Ada 20 million won for 300 won was successful! ―It is the beginning of a financial revolution through virtual currency. ―Shout out to coin pessimists! ―Are there still people who couldn’t board? ―The beginning of the trend uptrend! ―A crash is a good thing. You need to have healthy coordination to break through the ceiling. People who are full of hope and faith to make money post on the bulletin board. People’s desires are not quenched. It must be said that there is enough fire left for a rebound.’ It was the conclusion I observed over the past few days. ‘There is no point in analyzing the value of a coin. I have to understand people’s desires.’ In the early days of working, you couldn’t refuse at all what your bosses said. It reminded me of the fish I caught while fishing on the seashore with the executive director. The price of Bitcoin goes down, then jumps up a lot. It was as if a bait thrown to catch a big fish was wagging its tail. [All the people who invested in me made this much money. Don’t worry. Even if it falls, it will rise quickly. Do you want to earn money? Come in quickly.] I believe in people’s greed. Can we not dip our toes while reading the articles of those who made a lot of money investing in Bitcoin? ‘It’s important which stock to buy.’ Bitcoin accounted for more than 80% of the total coin market. Etherium, Ripple, Litecoin, Monero, and Eos, which are new coins, also came up terribly. New coins are more suitable for speculation and greed than expensive Bitcoins. When the asset value of Bitcoin increases by 10%, small jobcoins and altcoins increase dozens of times in a short period. Instead, it was much more likely to turn into a piece of toilet paper. ‘Late behind Bitcoin, but technically advanced coins.’ It was created with a clear purpose and promotes a specific project. Bitcoin was inconvenient because of its technical limitations and high transaction fees. It is a structure in which delays occur the more large-scale transactions are made. It is unreasonable to secure popularity for use in real life. But other coins were technologically advanced. Although improved technology does not necessarily support price increases.’ Investors who made money in Bitcoin. Investors are missing the big deal and looking for the next opportunity. Altcoins fluctuate wildly as they turn their attention to other undervalued coins. The madness of the market driven by greed has not disappeared. ‘What kind of coin has stability and growth at the same time?’ Making a coin is not technically difficult, nor does it cost much. There are all kinds of Japcoins, so it’s at least something to believe in. You need to pick stocks that will be of interest to the media and investors. ‘Ethereum or Ripple would be fine.’ In addition to its function as currency, Ethereum supports transactions, contracts, emails, etc., based on blockchain technology. It was technically excellent and, as a bonus, had a reputation next to Bitcoin. It is said that it will surpass Bitcoin over time. In the case of Ripple, it had a clear goal of supporting international transactions between banks. Most of all, I liked that it hadn’t risen so far compared to other altcoins. ‘I think it will catch fire once.’ In the end, the decision to choose between the two was to divide Ripple and Ethereum, which are representative altcoins, in half. He needed the heart of the beast. Waiting patiently for $22 million in Bitcoin to reach $100 million helped the decision. I got into my car in the morning and went to work. It was early, so there was no traffic jam, but it felt like other cars on the road were getting out of the way. ‘Even I didn’t want to drive next to a car like this.’ Other vehicles do not cut in. Even the cars in the next lane were out of the way. When I got married and bought a car. I had no idea how nervous I was driving in Gangnam. Sometimes, luxury cars and foreign cars. Some cars are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The cost of a single side mirror or bumper was more expensive than the car I was driving. Welcome!” The security guard guarding the company parking lot saluted and said hello. I don’t say hello to all the cars, but I did salute the luxury cars. “Hello, mister.” “Uh. Was it you?” As I rode my bike into the parking lot every day, I often ran into the security guard. “Yes. I got a car.” “No. Why does an office worker drive such a nice car?” There were cars behind me trying to get into the parking lot, so I was trying to go forward, but the security man said. “Not in the underground parking lot, but here.” “Yes?” “Such an expensive car should be parked next to the security office. I’ll take good care of you.” We were able to park in the VIP space for 5 cars. Rumors of him driving a Ferrari seemed to spread quickly within the company. Employees come and go without hesitation. “Manager Kim, I heard you bought a new car? A white Ferrari is in the parking lot. That’s Manager Kim’s car, right?” “How does it feel to drive? Do other cars yield like the miracle on the Red Sea?” “Ferrari insurance premiums are expensive, right? Ugh, a Ferrari at 30.” When I was sitting in the office, I stayed quiet until it was time for a break. Even an employee who doesn’t normally talk to me came over and said a word or two. When I was in middle school and high school, I lived as an assa while going to college. Even while working at the company, I have a lot to say to employees I’m not very close to them outside of work. I feel like I’ve suddenly become an insider with a car. Team leader Ahn asked during a break on the roof of the company. “Deputy Manager Kim, you know the new Ferrari you bought. Did you make money by investing in coins?” These days, if you suddenly have a lot of money, I thought you invested in coins rather than asking if you won the lottery. Some people reaped 10x or 20x profits. “Um, yes. You’re right.” “Also. How much did you earn to buy a Ferrari? Over 500 million, maybe 1 billion?” “I made more than that.” “It’s amazing. Didn’t you say you sold them all last time?” “I sold it when Bitcoin was at $19,000. And Coin continues.” “Wow. Deputy Kim. That’s great. How much did you invest?” “I have invested more than 99% of my entire property. I was all in.” It’s hard to be honest, but I didn’t lie. From the time I discovered the balance of over 25 billion, it was true that it exceeded 99% of my entire property. “It was quiet, and there was one room. It seems that you didn’t miss the opportunity and seized it properly. I fully respect you.” It was Ahn, the team leader, who didn’t praise me for working hard in my company life. Team leader Seo extinguished the cigarette he was smoking and said. “It’s okay to say this, but I’m a little jealous of Assistant Manager Kim.” “Yes?” “I mean. When I was over 40, I thought living alone would be very lonely. But no. Even if you are married, you are lonely.” “That’s right. I got married, but at some point, I looked back, and there was no one on my side. You can be criticized at work. But when I go home after working hard and get cursed at, I get so angry and sad.” “I’m feeling these days what it’s like to be old and sad. My children or my wife are ignoring me. Life is easier to live alone.” “… … .” If marriage were like that, I’d tell you sooner. Was it that you couldn’t be alone? Kim Sang-ki, who had been quiet until now, opened his mouth. “My dear friend.” Yess?” “What coin are you playing now? Can’t you tell me something?” It was an earnest request. It is not a lottery winning number, and the price of a coin rises as more people buy it. Even if a few co-workers live, the market price will not change, but there is nothing I can tell you. “Half of Ethereum and half of Ripple.” “Ethereum, Ripple.” The eyes of not only Kim Sang-ki but also of his colleagues at work sparkled. Kim Sang-ki returns to his studio in Gwangmyeong after work. It’s not a dirt spoon, but it wasn’t an environment where parents in my hometown could give a lot of support. Since housing prices in Seoul are so expensive, it is difficult to afford a house on a modest income. ‘Ethereum, Ripple.’ Kim Sang-ki repeated the names of coins recommended by Kim Shin that he had heard during the day. I didn’t explain why, but I have a rough idea why it was recommended, as I studied hard about coins. ‘The problem is that it doesn’t mean climbing like that.’ The prices of altcoins were arbitrary. The guys who had been quiet without climbing up until now suddenly hit and climbed. Coins that have risen several times fall to the floor without hesitation if you believe them. Many people have made money on the coin board, but many people have lost their principal. I couldn’t even buy Bitcoin and sell it at the peak. When the price exceeded 15,000 dollars, I held onto it because I thought it would soar to the sky. Seeing the price drop, I thought it was an opportunity, so I bought it with all the money I didn’t have. And further decline. I couldn’t stand it because I thought it couldn’t be done, and I sold it at a loss, and it rebounded. ‘Why me… … .’ Kim Sang-ki confidently claimed to be an investment expert at the company, but when he looked at his account details, he felt depressed. You say I can’t eat when everyone else eats? ‘My luck has already run out.’ My friend, Kim Shin, was popular with women and was liked by my superiors at work. It’s a style that seems to overcome all adversity and difficulties in itself. ‘Huh?’ While looking at the coin exchange for a while, Ripple went up by 4%. ‘I wish I had invested earlier, as soon as I got off work! Let’s believe in his luck before it’s too late.’ 80 million won remaining. I spent all of that money buying Ethereum and Ripple. “My motivation for joining the company is Kim Shin-ah. Onlyy believe in you, Gazuaaa!”