Chapter 84

Korea Tour. It’s only been 7 months since I came to the US, founded Earth Resources, and worked diligently. Looking at the achievements made in the hectic time, I felt proud of myself. “Myungwoo.” “Yes.” “This is all thanks to me.” “Well then. What is a good friend?” Playing with Oh Myeong-woo by using subtle differences in pronunciation. When I went to Korea, I was sad to see the mansion in Palo Alto. To think that I had to leave this house where I could enjoy tennis and swimming, and return to Korea. “How many days will you be in Korea?” “Greetings from Dr. Lee Ho-yeon, Bio Life and Dream Art Rainbow. Because I have to visit Korean businesses. Shouldn’t we stay for a week or so?” Lee Jong-yeop decided to go with me on my visit to Korea. Oh Myung-woo went home in the winter and said he would not go this time. “I only have to go home once every two years. If you go often, your parents and younger sister hate it.” Since I have a firm set of values, I try not to recommend it anymore. “Jong-yeop. Let’s go to Dr. Lee Ho-yeon’s hospital visit first, and then visit Dream Art Rainbow’s filming locations.” “Vice-President Jung Beom-tae asked me to attend the autograph session of the Earth girls?” “Did you buy that company too?” “Yep. They say they bought the entire agency. What should I do?” Earth Girls has been a girl group that has been gaining quite a bit of popularity over the past 4 or 5 years. A cute, fresh image. Here, it gained popularity by even making concept remarks that thrilled the hearts of fathers. Although the members were in their mid-20s, it couldn’t be said that they were young anymore. The reason I know this well is that there are so many people who like Earth girls in Arkor. All the young employees, including Kim Sang-ki, liked it, and Team Leader Ahn used to watch Earth girls’ YouTube videos quietly during breaks. “Earth girls… … You even took over the company.” Excluding the three major domestic entertainment companies, it must have been acquired because the market capitalization was not that expensive. Oh Myung-wu, who was listening to the schedule from the side, interrupted. “I have to go too. I have to go to the Earth Girls autograph event no matter what.” “You are not going to Korea.” “If you meet the Earth girls, the story will change. The album needs to be signed.” It was decided that Myungwoo Oh would go to Korea with them to attend a signing event. I felt apologetic and a little nervous because I was trying to contact Jo Soo-ah after a long time. There was an ambiguous feeling of liking. -Kim Shin: Are you busy? It was comfortable when talking to Elly or Jin Yu-gyeong, but not to Jo Soo-ah. ―Joshua: I’m not busy. Do you have time to talk now? -Kim Shin: Yes. I’m taking a little break. ―Jo Soo-ah: Don’t just work too much, do it while resting. From the time he was a new employee who just joined the team until now, Jo Soo-ah has always been friendly. He wasn’t just a nice person. Because he was the kind of person who would say something when he saw something wrong. -Kim Shin: I’m sorry I couldn’t keep my promise to make time every month. ―Joshua: It’s okay. It’s because you’re busy. It wasn’t just busy. Even though he had a physical relationship with Ellie, there was an implicit line. Very close friend. While not interfering with work, and not binding each other. Ellie was committed to a career as a Wall Street financier and had confidence in her success. He was more interested in work than dating. I could call her every few days when I needed something, and I was comfortable talking about work rather than personal life. ―Kim Shin: I am going to Korea this time. It was the first person to inform the news that he was going to Korea. ―Joshua: Really? -Kim Shin: Yes. I’ll buy you something delicious. ―Kim Shin: I have to visit the hospital, and I have a schedule. I’ll try to make a day that doesn’t schedule at all. ―Joshua: Okay. I’ll wait. Let Joshua know first. The next person to speak…. ―Kim Shin: Team leader. I’m going to Korea. ―Myeong-guk Ahn: Oh! It’s finally here. -Kim Shin: Yes. I’ll buy you a simple present. ―Ahn Myeong-guk: A gift, what? Because you have so much money, just hearing the word “gift” makes me nervous. ―Ahn Myeong-guk: You’re not buying 30-year-old alcohol, are you? As for alcohol, it was enough to make me sick of the mansion. People you meet while doing business. While contracting for the coronavirus vaccine, politicians from various countries bought gifts. The French foreign minister also gave them famous wines and cognacs as gifts. ―Kim Shin: I have another present. You can look forward to it. ―Mr I’ll be looking forward to it. Come in carefully. ―Kim Shin: Yep! There was a separate gift for Arcor’s team leaders, Ahn Myeong-guk and Seo Jong-ki. After hanging up the phone, I checked with Lee Jong-yeop one more time. “Jong-yeop. Can we fit it on schedule?” “Yes. They say they will give you the vehicle in stock right away.” Bentley SUV. It’s a luxurious car, but they’re people who took great care of it while working. I was also looking forward to how happy she would be with a gift like this. “Jong-yeop. I have prepared a present for you.” “What is it? Am I a Bentley, too? Did you order it yourself without telling me?” Lee Jong-yeop smiled widely. He’s always a bright guy, but it’s rare to see such a happy face. “It’s a flagship made of carbon.” “A flagship?” A flagship that means flagship. Often, it means the best vehicle from luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi. “It’s so fast.” “It must be fast. It’s a flagship. These days, flagships have comfort and technology as standard, but are also fast. Which company are you from? Ohh, of course, anywhere is good.” I said to Lee Jong-yeop, who did not hide his expectations. “Specialized.” “Yes?” It was when Lee Jong-yeop tilted his head and wondered if he had heard it wrong. “I picked it as the flagship from Specialized.” “I don’t know, but is it an Italian handmade car brand?” “No. It’s a bike that costs close to $20,000.” “ah… … .” Lee Jong-yeop made a face as if the world had collapsed. It was the Seohak ants who made the most money in Korea. Investments in the US stock market alone reached $28 billion. They aggressively invested overseas in response to low interest rates in the Corona era. ―Finally, the headmaster is coming. -axis! Congrats on the teacher’s visit to Korea! ―If you give an investment lecture at least once, ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ ―If you visit us this time and tell us about one item you recommend, I wouldn’t have any wishes. ―Kim Shin-hyung is busy because he has to meet the Earth girl.; ―I thought I was living in a semi-basement for the rest of my life. Despite the dissuades of my colleagues, I broke 3,000 installment savings and started investing. It’s now 200 million! ―Young people’s hope, Kim Shin-hyung!!! Even when Kim Shin’s daily life was uploaded on YouTube and he hit the put option, I thought that would be the case. Good luck that came along. In late March of this year, Shin Kim made a massive purchase in the US stock market. And many entered and made two or three times the profit already. ―I’m going to go in now, but is it too late? -It’s not too late. I came in last week and ate more than 10%. ―You have risen a lot in the meantime. Experts say it’s the peak compared to performance. -Don’t trust the experts. The only time to realize profit is when Kim Shin-hyung sells it. Seohak ants did not operate in their community. DC stock gallery, Naver value investment cafe, Paxnet, etc. Communities with between 100,000 and 500,000 users praised Kim Shin unanimously. I arrived at Incheon Airport late in the evening. “You can come this way.” At the airport, I was guided by the staff and moved using the VIP passage. I hid the arrival time because I thought reporters could flock to it, and rented an entire chartered flight from Korean Air. Escorted by 20 foreign bodyguards in suits, he leaves the arrivals hall. ‘Hmm. It makes me feel like a criminal gang boss.’ Walking with the bodyguards, I felt like my back was stretched somewhere, and my shoulders were lifted. “It’s Kim Shin!” “Wow. Look at the bodyguards. It’s no joke.” As soon as I left the arrival hall, I was discovered by travelers. Helloo.” Thanks to YouTube, everyone easily recognized them, so they waved lightly and left the airport. It was too late, so I went straight to the apartment in Hannam-dong. Lee Jong-yeop went to his house, and Oh Myung-wu went into the apartment with me. “The house is nice.” “Isn’t the house in San Francisco better?” “That’s what American housing is all about. After all, a house is an apartment.” Oh Myeong-woo, an apartment maniac. I simply boiled some ramen and went to bed early to adjust to the jet lag. The next day, hearing the news that Dr. Lee Ho-yeon was taking nutritional supplements and sleeping, I decided to postpone the visit to the evening. The morning schedule was Dream Art Rainbow. We rented and used the entire building in Sangam-dong because we were together with production, investment, and an agency. “Welcome. CEO!” As soon as he got out of the car, Vice President Jeong Beom-tae bowed to him. “Don’t do this to someone older than me. Let’s shake hands lightly.” “How could I?” Jeong Beom-tae shook hands and folded his waist with a folder. It feels a bit old-fashioned, but the vice president has an outstanding sense of loyalty. “There is a choreography practice room on the 1st basement floor.” While I was in Sangam-dong, I decided to look around the building floor by floor. I don’t know when I’ll be back here. “Hello!” In the choreography practice room, trainees in their mid-teens bowed at 90 degrees and said hello. It was an even mix of men and women. ‘How could it happen like that?’ Handsome enough to shine in their appearance, pretty children. Even in sweatpants with a skinny body, she showed off her fashion sense. “Just say one word.” Despite Vice President Jung Beom-tae’s recommendation, he had nothing to say. I’ve been working hard since I started, but honestly, wouldn’t I have succeeded if I hadn’t been lucky? When I was young, I thought that hard work and ability would not betray me, but the reality was not like that. Failed entrepreneurs, investors, and developers. Could it be that these people lacked effort and lacked skills? I was able to succeed only if I took good luck and opportunity. If you spread such stories to teenagers, you will become the worst kkondae. “It will be difficult, but enjoy it and do your best.” Thankk you!” After leaving the practice room, I toured the production departments. A space where staff members gather and discuss ideas. The story of ideas for dramas, movies, and variety shows that are in the middle of production was in full swing. After walking around, shaking hands with producers and writers whose names are difficult to remember, it was lunchtime. “Vice President, have you eaten?” “There are decent restaurants nearby. CEO.” “We just eat in the cafeteria.” It was fashionable to provide meals at entertainment companies in Korea. In the afternoon, I went to see Dr. Lee Ho-yeon at Mirae Hospital. A very dry, haggard face. It seemed that he did not take care of his health at all, with a sense of responsibility that a vaccine for the coronavirus could be developed quickly. “CEO.” “It’s okay. rest.” I tried to tell him not to push himself too hard, as he was alone in the special room. Just creating a vaccine is a great achievement, and if it passes clinical trials, it can save hundreds of thousands of people. “CEO. I hope you will give more support to Bio Life.” “Yes?” “It won’t be the end just because a vaccine has been developed.” When the coronavirus spreads to many people, it is said that a mutant virus appears. The nature of the disease is changed to neutralize the effectiveness of existing vaccines and to have wider infectivity. “In most cases, symptoms worsen as the infection spreads. The virus adapts to survive. But on the other hand, if it turns fatal, it will cause enormous damage.” Mutation into a more virulent virus. Or, it meant preventing the birth of another infectious disease.