[147]The beginning of the new millennium 1
“And the position of chairman of this company is not an imperial chairman who is not in the company’s organization or system like other conglomerate heads. “We will give you the authority to appoint the CEO of each department store, hotel, and large discount store, as well as the authority to suggest overall business direction.”
“So does this mean that Miracle will only be involved in the appointment of the chairman?”
“That’s right. As I said, there is complete separation of ownership and management.”
The presidents exchanged glances with each other and then began to open their mouths one by one.
“Before that, I think we need to clarify our relationship with Vice Chairman Jin Seo-yoon.”
“That’s right. In fact, our relationship with him is quite strained now because of what happened last time.”
The unity of testifying when the responsibility was passed on to the CEO was clearly tantamount to protest to the aunt. Maybe you’re grinding your teeth.
“I am definitely the vice president. “Until the chairman is appointed, we must follow his instructions.”
“You don’t have to follow.”
When I spoke with a slight smile, their eyes turned to me.
“Please treat Vice Chairman Jin Seo-yoon with an open mind. This means that you can take only what you need from his words, opinions, and instructions and leave the rest.”
“Then there will be a lot of clashes, right?”
“We will always direct traffic. “Once again, let’s work together with an open mind.”
As I looked around at the people I would be working with, I did not forget my last request.
“If you think I am from Sunyang Group, you are making a big mistake. If it helps our distribution group in the slightest, we will not hesitate to do something that causes enormous damage to Sunyang Group. “Never forget that I am a man of Miracle, not a man of pure yang.”
Will they be able to completely sever ties with Sunyang Group?
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“This bastard is starting to show his claws. “Seoyoon, this stupid bitch lost it all on stocks.”
“I heard it too. Miracle took it more easily because his father packaged it well so that it was easy to put in his pocket. “If the governance structure had been complicated, it wouldn’t have been so easy.”
“The management support center informed me. He said he paid back all the money he borrowed from our group. Now, we have to say that Seoyoon’s problem has completely fallen off.”
Unlike Jinyoung-gi, who was pacing around nervously, Vibrator looked calm as if nothing was a big deal.
“Thanks to you, I’ve made up for a lot of the shortcomings in funds, so that’s it.”
“hey! “Are you okay?”
Jinyoung-gi shouted at his calm younger brother.
“Department stores, hotels, supermarkets, condos, golf courses. It’s a business where you just put up a building and buy land. Do you need technology, do you need machines? Real estate and people. This is it. “What do you regret?”
“What are you talking about? that is?”
“My brother and I invest, buy real estate, open a hotel, name it Sunyang, and that’s it. person? “All you have to do is bring all the people under Seo-yoon.”
Vibrator’s idea was that you only need to start with one thing. Whether it’s a hotel or a department store, if you start with one, eliminate all talented people, and shake up the company that has moved on to Miracle, it will collapse without a big fight.
The power that the name Sunyang gives, Vibrator believes, is that the moment this power cannot be used, it raises the white flag.
“By the way, do you see Oh Se-hyeon often because of the acquisition of Woosung Marine & Shipbuilding? “Have you said anything about this?”
“That’s what I’m saying. “Oh Se-hyeon is immersed in fantasy right now.”
“What fantasy?”
“The fantasy of being able to become the head of a conglomerate. Miracle’s funds depend on the United States, and the Americans completely trust Oh Se-hyun, who bought the company without missing a chance that will never come again called the IMF. So he’s saying that even if he plays the boss, American investors won’t say anything.”
“You’re crazy.”
“no. “I also have the ability to make fantasy a reality.”
“what?”
The discomfort that had been deeply entrenched in the back of Jinyoung-gi’s mind raised its head because of his younger brother’s words.
“Did you forget? Sunyang Motors’ 17% stake in the group? What if Dojun takes over the financial part of our Sunyang and exchanges his 17% stake in Sunyang Automobiles with a Sunyang affiliate for a few cars? “Even if I can’t do it, I’ll be in the top 5 in the business world.”
That means that it is equal to the combined size of what the two brothers own, which is no different from losing half of Sunyang. I got goosebumps.
“It won’t be too long before we have to tear down department stores and hotels.”
“okay. If we drop just one, the fallen cruisers will come running towards us. “That will be a warning to Oh Se-hyeon.”
The brothers, who always kept each other in check, returned to their true selves as inseparable brothers for the time being due to external enemies.
* * *
1999 marked the end of the 90s and was a year with great expectations for the new millennium ahead of 2000.
In particular, expectations were high that the new year would be even better, as the worst economic growth rate experienced last year of -6.9% was overcome at once with +9.5%, as if to laugh at it.
And this year, along with the anticipation of the new millennium, the fear of Y2K dominated. However, as January 1, 2000 dawned, the things I feared did not happen.
Banks worked overtime to prepare for emergencies, and government agencies and large corporations did the same. When the new year dawned, they, who had been tense all night, sighed with relief and left work in a state of despair.
That’s how the 21st century began.
This year, none of my relatives went to my grandfather’s house. This is because we had to prepare from the morning in preparation for the influx of guests.
The executives of Sunyang Distribution and its affiliates were conflicted between Oh Se-hyeon and Jin Seo-yoon, but they all headed to their aunt’s house when Oh Se-hyun informed them that they were going down to the countryside.
I left the house, which was so crowded that it was difficult to see who was coming in and out, and quietly headed to Pyeongchang-dong.
It was to have a long conversation when my grandfather’s house was quiet.
As it was the first day of the new millennium, I bowed loudly and settled down in the living room.
“Has grandma come back yet?”
“okay. “He’s still living in Europe, pretending to be a good nobleman.”
“You weren’t in England?”
“I bought a few paintings and moved them to a villa in Geneva. “I wonder what I’m doing.”
Grandpa’s expression wasn’t good, so I didn’t ask any more questions. Even though she has been married for almost 60 years, it feels like she is becoming more and more distant from each other.
“I guess President Cho is still there.”
“That friend should also receive three times as much from his descendants. “I told you to take your time.”
Perhaps because he had let go of many things, the grandfather even seemed relaxed.
“But is it really a car? As for automobiles, isn’t the restructuring of Ajin and Sunyang over? “Chairman Cho Dae-ho and Song Hyeon-chang are receiving a lot of praise from the business community for doing a good job, so what should we do?”
“I want to make some changes.”
“change?”
“yes. Isn’t it an undeniable fact that it will be difficult to surpass Daehyun Motors anyway? “Then you have to see the world and run.”
“Hey. Daehyun is also in the minors when he goes out. “I can’t even catch Daehyun, so what’s the world like?”
The grandfather shook his head as if he had no idea.
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“Production and sales are not everything. “There are many different Olympic sports.”
“Hehe, that guy. Still just living with my mouth… . “Okay, what do you want to say?”
“We need to transform into a beloved automobile company.”
“what? love?”
The grandfather burst out laughing, as if he was dumbfounded.
“Hey. How can a guy who can’t even date properly fall in love? A passing dog will laugh.”
“Are that love and this love the same? “Do you know that?”
“Let me ask you something that has already been mentioned.”
“yes.”
The expression on the grandfather’s face as he sits close to me is even more serious. What is it?
“That girl you’re dating. “Do you meet often?”
“Minyoung? no. All we do is meet a couple of times a month for a meal and a beer. I’m busy, but so is he. Preparing for the bar exam… .”
It’s not that it’s not, but Minyoung said she should at least go into the temple. Passing the exam before graduation seemed to be her top priority, and she was so stressed out that she only ate her lunch and went back to the library.
“Hey. Is dating a couple of times a month for food? “I would rather see my friends more often than that.”
“Is there anything urgent? “If we become distant like this, we will just remain as school classmates.”
for a moment! however… .
“grandfather. Did I ever tell you that I was meeting someone? I don’t remember saying that… ?”
“what? Oh, no. I said it. “How can a young person not remember more than this?”
He even screams loudly.
I thought I knew why he was like this, so I didn’t say any more. There must always be someone behind me. It must mean good things.
I was fine, but when my embarrassed grandfather tried to make more excuses, a savior appeared.
“It’s very late. President.”
President Cho Dae-ho came into the living room holding a wrapping cloth in one hand.
“No. “You must be busy greeting your children, but I’m sorry for calling you on the first day of the new year.”
“it’s okay. Where do you greet your grown children? It’s a burden. Rather, it can be a good excuse. haha.”
President Cho bowed as he gently put down the New Year’s gift in his hand.
“Have a healthier New Year. “Boss Joe.”
“Oh, Dojun was here too?”
President Cho Dae-ho lightly tapped my back and straightened my back.
“Please sit down. “I will bow loudly.”
“Quit it. It’s sad to get older, but do you really need to show that? By the way, why are you alone?”
“This is my friend. This is the guy who called you. As I get older, I become less sensitive. haha.”
“Oh, is that so? This makes me nervous. A call from the largest shareholder. haha.”
I was shocked when the word shareholder came out of President Cho’s mouth. Did this guy already know that I am the actual owner of Miracle?
President Cho Dae-ho, who saw my surprised expression, looked a little embarrassed.
“Should I have hidden what I knew about this?”
At this time, my grandfather slapped me on the back and said,
“are you okay. He is a person with a great mouth. “He gives away a cruiser car so easily, but he deserves to know the context.”
“yes. I was surprised, but it wasn’t something I had to hide. “I was rude, Boss Cho.”
“no. There are a lot of eyes watching, so I guess I should do that. It became known that Ajin Group was taken over by a 20-year-old college student. The world would have been turned upside down. Who believes that? Moreover, that college student is a third generation member of Sunyang Group. There must have been an uproar over special favors and expedient gifts. “It was a wise decision.”
Hiding the facts is interpreted from a completely different angle. I just avoided my uncles’ gaze.
“Now, let’s go into the study and talk quietly. “I guess this guy has a lot to say to you.”
* * *
“Do you want to change the color of your company?”
“yes.”
“You’re thinking of doing something difficult.”
President Cho Dae-ho did not show any surprise or curiosity. It means I already have an idea of what I’m trying to do.
“Now we can finally see the normal trajectory in sight. Even if you can see it, it’s not easy to get in. “If you branch out from here, you may not be able to get back on track.”
President Cho will probably have numbers on his business performance spinning in his head. When branching out from that number, the necessary number cannot be found no matter how hard you try, so negative comments come out first.
“Just worry about money later.”
“first? good. Then, can you hear what color it is? Is it red or blue… … .”
The grandfather smiled and gently helped.
“I want to make it a beloved company.”
“Love?”
President Cho’s reaction is no different from his grandfather’s. All I see is a slightly absurd expression.
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