Chapter 13

Before the storm I tried to raise money, but it didn’t work out. 1 million won, 2 million won, 3 million won. There was the joy of reaching 10 million won by achieving small goals step by step. ―Ethereum: 76,386,419 $ ―Ripple: $81,837,171 “Money grows so fast?” The fun of growing wealth. However, the price of Ripple, which had risen to 599 won on the domestic exchange, fell by 100 won by the time I left work. ‘Even if I only sold it before work!’ Could it have made another $17 million? Countless investors have similar regrets. Money close to 20 billion. It was a pity that it was a fund that could take over a tolerably small business. ‘Since the investment is large, it’s no joke to move the amount at once.’ The amount raised today was much higher than that, so I was able to tolerate it. KakaoTalk! The company’s group chat room notification sound. After work, we didn’t talk to each other in the group chat room. ―Chief Seo Jong-ki: The ripple is gone ㅠㅠ ―Kim Sang-gi: I couldn’t even sell it because the exchange was closed. ―Lee Sang-hyun: How do you manage the exchange? I don’t know if they closed the door on purpose. It is said that the trading volume of domestic coin exchanges soared today, and the site did not open well. Thanks to that, the people who couldn’t sell at a higher price are not the only ones complaining. -Won Hyo-sang: Deputy Manager Kim. Ripple has fallen., How will you take your position? ―Ahn Myeong-guk: I am also curious. Shall we clear everything at this level? My co-workers wonder about my decision. I haven’t received formal investment advice, but it seems to be a reference anyway. ‘How will we do it?’ I invested $100 million in splits and did not set a target amount. I expected people’s greed, but I thought it was the domain of the gods to predict the exact amount. I looked at the results of the day and tried to adjust according to the changes in the article or the situation. $57 million in a short period with an investment of $100 million. Reaping a yield of more than half is a sufficient achievement, but. ‘Should I dispose of this and wait for the next opportunity?’ I searched for articles and looked at the price fluctuation graph of the coin exchange and came to a conclusion. ―Kim Shin: I don’t sell. I think it will go up more. I don’t know if this decision is right. Make your judgment. And the answer returned. ―Kim Sang-ki: Loyalty, loyalty. I also hold Gazuaaa up to double! ―Myeong-guk Ahn: To be honest, I don’t know how much I look at the coin board. I’ll just trust Kim’s luck haha ―Chief Seo Jong-gi: 600. Lastly, I have an emergency fund that I have had since I was a bachelor. Trust Assistant Manager Kim’s words, I’m going to shake off all of this and enter haha The last few days were cold, but it was a warm day for the first time in a long time. After moving, the distance to the company became shorter, so I rode a 230,000 won bicycle that I had left in a room overlooking the Han River. I arrived at the company by running slowly while feeling the cold wind. “Good morning.” “Yes. Manager Kim, good morning.” I work in the morning, and for lunch, my co-workers eat a pork bowl and an earthenware bowl at a nearby restaurant. It’s a day when I don’t work outside, so I’m working in the afternoon as usual… …. Team leader Ahn’s hand patted the shoulder in a hurry. “Let’s talk for a minute.” “Yes. manager.” Got up from the seat Not only team leader Ahn, but also several other employees were watching me. It reminded me of yesterday when coins rose a lot in a situation like déjà vu. As soon as Team Leader Ahn and his staff went up to the roof, Sang-ki Kim spoke excitedly. “Kim Shin, you haven’t sold Ripple yet, have you? Please tell me you didn’t sell it.” “I didn’t sell it. Why?” “Crazy. It’s up 60% today. Amazing, Great. Ripple is crazy!” After confirming that 100 won had fallen last night, the regrettable thing was colorless, and ripple soared from the morning. “Really?” “Okay. It was quiet until morning. I heard you, and I wasn’t selling either. But it’s up 60%. crazy, completely.” “I bought Ripple last night with my emergency money after hearing what Assistant Manager Kim said. hahahaha.” As the coins rise, there is a festive atmosphere among co-workers. ‘I never thought Ripple would do this.’ Even if it rises, I thought the rise of Ethereum would be greater. Wasn’t Ripple created to make inter-bank transactions fast and with low fees? It is not a mining method, and 100 billion were issued from the beginning. Due to the nature of the coin, price fluctuations should not be severe. I was able to see how much greed was sweeping the coin market. ‘I don’t need a clear reason or logic. It’s just going up.’ Anyway, it felt good to know that people around me were making money. Best of all, though, my assets have increased. ‘It’s hard to calculate how much. How much is 60%? About fifty million dollars?’ If so, your fortune has surpassed $200 million. $100 million is a lot of money, but $200 million feels different. There is an image that 100 million dollars decreases slightly as you spend it, but 200 million dollars feels much more relaxed. Saidd Kim Sang-ki. “Ripple is up 60%, are you going to sell it now?” Coins are not as predictable as stocks, and people’s greed was the only criterion for judgment. Perhaps it would be right to look only at greed above all other conditions. When you say you can make money. When everyone is rushing to make money, government regulations have little effect. This was the case with real estate, which soared even under strict regulations. Few motivators are as intense as greed in the short term, even if they affect you in the long run. “Think about it for a second.” I saw a forest of buildings in Seoul from the roof of the company building. A lot of expensive buildings. I was curious and envious of who owned those buildings, but wouldn’t I be able to own those buildings now? Capitalist society. A world where countless people work hard to earn money. I’ve climbed a lot. You can sell it now, but… Could the surge for two days in a row be a sign of something happening?’ A subtle feeling remained. Even if the forecast is wrong and it falls again, it will not be as much as it has risen in two days. I felt like I had grown up on my own. I didn’t get nervous or impatient while making decisions. “I won’t sell it for a few more days and watch it.” “Really? Aren’t you being too greedy?” “Everyone is greedy. So I will wait a little longer.” Rumors that Shin Kim had hit the jackpot with coins quickly spread within the company. While rumors of 2 billion won in coins were widely spread, new rumors came out. “I heard that your wealth doubled only yesterday and today?” “Really? How does that happen?” “Coin. I heard it went up a lot.” “It may not be the coin that Assistant Manager Kim bought.” “He recommended the coin he bought to the team leaders. And that doubled.” “Yesterday, today, if that was enough, it could exceed 4 billion.” “Yes. Assistant manager Kim is amazing.” Words spread among the female employees not on the rooftop, but in the office or break room. “Chief Kim. Looking back, he seems like a nice guy.” “Yes?” “It’s good for marriage. Lots of money, young.” “Are you divorced?” “It’s a divorce, what? And since I’ve been there once, I can also stare at myself.” “Be rich at 30. It is very good.” “Yes. great.” Han Chae-won gnashed her teeth as she heard rumors about Kim Shin. My stomach hurts after my cousin bought the land, but I couldn’t believe that my divorced ex-husband made a lot of money. ‘When I got married, I was like a beggar. I wish I were ruined, want you to fail and completely disappear from my life!’ Hatred and anger toward Kim Shin accumulated. Unfair and angry, I suddenly have a thought. ‘Shall we just reunite?’ A significant part of the reason for divorce was economic power. It wasn’t long before the divorce was signed. If Kim Shin had 4 billion, he would treat him much better and make a good family. Lee Jong-yeop was visiting eye hospitals near Jo Soo-ah and Gangnam Station. Gangnam Station is an area where many eye hospitals are located. “It’s pretty.” “Are you a model? Actor? That’s great.” When I walk around with Jo Soo-ah, people’s eyes gather. “Mr. Sua.” “yes? yes.” Jo Soo-ah has been absentmindedly a lot lately, as if her thoughts were complicated. “Would you like some coffee?” “I’m OK.” “I have something to tell you, Mr. Kim.” “Oh, then let’s have a coffee for a while.” No matter how you look at it, it’s a definite green light. Lee Jong-yeop and Jo Soo-ah entered a cafe with few customers. “Two iced Americanos, please.” I ordered a coffee and sat down in a quiet place. Lee Jong-yeop quietly spoke. “What do you think of Sua-nim, Assistant Manager Kim?” “I do not know.” “Well, although there are rumors that he hit Chaewon as a divorced man.” “The rumors are all lies.” Lee Jong-yeop smiled. It seemed that I could get straight to the main topic without having to dwell on this and that. “Soo-ah Jo, I’ll just tell you openly. You don’t have much dating experience, do you? I think I like Assistant Manager Kim, but he doesn’t express it.” “Am I? Manager Kim?” “I’m here to help, so you don’t have to pretend otherwise.” “… … .” “You can think of me as a counselor. Listen and judge whether my story is right or wrong. I think you’ve received a lot of dashes from guys since middle school and high school. But I guess the relationship didn’t go well. Is that right?” “I did.” Lee Jong-yeop drank some coffee. I like sweet coffee, but I didn’t add syrup, so it was a bit bitter. “Most men would have liked Jo Soo-ah. She has a pretty face and a good personality when you get to know her. It’s bound to be popular with men. So, if you want to date or find someone you like, you should have just waited. Even if you wait, you can get anything. But it doesn’t work for Manager Kim.” “Why do you think so?” “I know Deputy Manager Kim well. Assistant manager Kim is not the type to talk easily, no matter who he likes.” I’m used to waiting, but I don’t say what I want. “It’s not like I always wait. Very brave in Busan… … .” Jo Soo-ah talked about the story of Busan every week. I had my parents introduce me as a boyfriend, and I ate sea eels at Haeundae. It was a place I came to with my parents because it was close to my house, but I decided to bring my boyfriend because my friends said they liked it. “You showed great courage in Busan.” “Yes. Right.” “I wish I had demonstrated that courage only a year ago.” “… … .” “I am not blaming you. I work with Assistant Manager Kim, and for a year after getting married, he suffered from a lot of stress. It was sad to see from the side.” Lee Jong-yeop decided to deliver the conclusion soon. “Go see Deputy Manager Kim. And I’d say I like you first.”