< For the Music Genius - Episode 172 >
“God helped us.”
A fluent Jewish voice flowed from Barbara’s mouth.
Who would have thought that the mining industry that started in the southeastern German state of Saxony would grow so large?
It has been said since ancient times that the mining industry must be chosen by God. Especially since finding gold veins is not something that can be achieved through effort alone.
“Tanya, is this report true?”
According to the report of exploration team leader Kelly, the purity of the core was significant, as was the expected reserves and distribution.
Moreover, the copper mine was the largest in the world. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it was chosen by God.
“Barbara, the exploration team leader is currently conducting several radial re-examinations. Rather, the scope is expanding as the investigations continue, and he is speechless. It is certain that not only has the largest copper vein in history been discovered, but also a gold vein comparable to the one in Nepal’s Turbka has been found at the same time.”
“I can’t believe it, the dying embers of a fire can come back to life like this.”
There was negative talk in the market about the evaluation of Barbara Mining.
That is understandable, since no visible results have been achieved since the Turka region several years ago.
The stock price of Barbara Mining hit the daily low to the point where the term “Barbara Cell” became a popular term in the stock market.
There was even talk among the group’s executives of selling the Barbara mine, so there was no point in talking more.
“The stock market is quite excited, perhaps because of the stock prices hitting daily highs. On Wall Street, they are saying among themselves, ‘Golden Wednesday is back.’”
“It’s Golden Wednesday.”
Didn’t we find a gold mine in the Turpka region of Nepal with Kang Hyun’s help many years ago?
At that time, the stock market was full of stories about the gold of Barbara Mines. It seemed like that day was happening again.
That was when.
“Barbara, I have noticed something unusual regarding the stock prices of mining companies.”
“Anything unusual?”
“Yes, as you know, when Barbara Mining’s stock price hit its daily low, didn’t Wall Street managers also make pessimistic judgments? Rather, they even said that Barbara Mining’s stock price had reached the summit of Everest. However, in such a situation, there was someone who bought stocks as if it was a joke.”
Barbara’s brown eyes shone strangely. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the recent discovery was a series of coincidences.
Even the exploration team leader, Kelrick, could not have imagined that he would discover both copper and gold veins at the same time.
When everyone says that the ship is in danger, who could be the one who went down alone in the shipwreck?
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“Brother, I’m really nervous.”
Why is he acting like this? He hasn’t visited the Ichon-dong mansion once or twice, but his face is clearly tense.
If a stranger saw me, they would think I was going to a meet-up.
When they arrived in front of the red wall of the Ichon-dong mansion, Son Yu-ha took a deep breath. Perhaps the Ice Queen’s personality had changed from her past life.
“Yuha, does it suit your taste?”
Suddenly, the saying that a daughter-in-law’s love is like a father-in-law came to mind. At dinner, my father kept talking to Yu-ha.
If someone were to see you worrying that the food might not suit your taste after living abroad for a long time, they would think you are really a daughter-in-law.
“It’s really delicious, father.”
I almost blurted out rice without realizing it. Why does it seem like the longer you live abroad, the more sly you become?
It was like a shy young woman covering her mouth with her hand while saying lines that would only be said in a drama.
Not only my mother, but even my grandfather sitting at the head of the table couldn’t hide his smile at that sight.
“Yeah, I heard Yuha went to Korea University a few days ago?”
“Yes, Grandpa. I wanted to see Hyun-i oppa, so as soon as I arrived at the airport, I just greeted the elders in the family and went straight to see him.”
“Holhol, I’d like to hear the story in detail from Grandfather. They say that love stories are the next most fun to watch after watching a fight.”
My grandfather, who never told long stories at the dinner table while he was alive, also had a playful look in his eyes.
Moreover, his mother and father were sitting upright and pricking up their ears. Yu-ha seemed embarrassed and tried to act coy, but soon started crying.
“The moment we first met, it was as if time had stopped.”
I usually prided myself on having a poker face, but right now my face is as red as a carrot.
Of course, in my past life, I never had a girlfriend, let alone a proper relationship.
However, Son Yu-ha tells me her story in great detail, as if she were reciting the plot of a romance movie.
His speaking skills were no joke, so it was clear that all the tension he had felt up until now was just an act.
Even if you look at it now, it is the same. In the decisive scene, isn’t it the thing that grabs your attention on the table?
“At that moment, Hyun-i grabbed my hand tightly.”
“Oh my god!”
“So what next?”
Dinner was already on the back burner. My mother was wringing her hands like a little girl, and my father was urging us on as if he was waiting for the highlight scene of a movie.
Moreover, my grandfather could not hide his delighted smile. It was at that time.
“I want to say more, but I’m afraid Hyun-i will be embarrassed, so I’ll stop here.”
Son Yu-ha blushed and lowered her head in embarrassment. Her mother looked very disappointed, not having heard the end of the story.
At the same time, my grandfather and father’s gaze turned towards me. It was as if they were saying, “You’re a man too.”
“Mom, I’ll help you with the dishes too!”
Son Yu-ha suddenly stepped in between his mother and the housekeeper. The smile of love for Yu-ha that had been on his face since a while ago never disappeared.
“Yuha, you’re going to cut it?”
“I’m good at peeling apples, oppa.”
Who would have thought that I would get to see the Ice Queen peeling fruit in my lifetime?
There is no other noblewoman who sits quietly on the living room sofa holding a fruit table.
As if what he said before was not a lie, the apple was also peeled neatly. Grandfather exclaimed in admiration as he looked at the apple, which was peeled smoothly without any unnecessary parts like a single thread.
“Seeing Yuha peeling apples so well, I can see that she would look good even if she got married right away. What do you think, Mr. Kang?”
“Your father-in-law is right a hundred, a thousand times over. In my life, I have never seen anyone else who can peel apples this well, other than my wife. I thought Yuha was just pretty, but she is also so talented, so no matter how I look at her, she is definitely a first-class bride.”
Upon hearing those words, Son Yu-ha’s face turned red like a persimmon, and her hands peeling the apple showed no sign of stopping.
Could it be an illusion that I feel like my nose is tightly pierced?
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“Chairwoman Barbara is visiting Korea?”
The presidential office was in an uproar from the morning because of unexpected information.
Isn’t it true that the chairman of the Barbara Group, which is currently the hottest keyword in the American stock market, is visiting Korea?
“Why did you come to Korea?”
“The exact reason has not been revealed yet. According to the information that has been revealed, the number of attendants is expected to exceed 100, and it is known that they will arrive on a chartered plane from the Barbara Group. Domestic groups have already obtained the information and are moving quickly.”
Who was Chairman Barbara? Not only was he Jewish and had a hand in the mining and railroad industries, he was also known as one of the biggest players in the American real estate industry.
He is known to have such deep insight and clear wisdom that he is even called an investment genius.
It was only natural that the Office of the President would react so quickly, especially since it is currently competing for the top spot among the largest market capitalization groups in the United States.
Now that the huge typhoon known as the foreign exchange crisis has passed, attracting investment from foreign companies is more important than ever.
“Report immediately which of the heads of state in the country has a connection to Barbara!”
No one was able to answer the urgent question right away. After all, isn’t Chairman Barbara someone you’d find hard to meet even in the United States?
He is known as one of America’s tycoons, and because of his thoroughly calculating personality, he is a person who rarely attends social gatherings or interacts with groups, so it is highly unlikely that the heads of domestic conglomerates would know about him.
“It is known that the visit to Korea was decided on suddenly. It is expected that the Barbara Group will make a statement regarding the reason for the visit to Korea sometime today, but it is expected that the exact reason may not be disclosed.”
In short, it means that no one knows Barbara’s inner thoughts.
“What kind of investment is this author with no track record coming all the way from the US to Korea? How can you call yourself the best group in the Republic of Korea when you’re so slow at getting information?”
That was when.
“Sir, this is private information.”
“Private information?”
“I once interviewed Barbara for Forbes. When asked which country she would like to visit, she unusually chose Korea. When the interviewer asked her why she wanted to visit Korea, she said it was because she had a friend there.”
Are you a friend?
“But according to rumors, that guy is.”
“as soon as?”
A silence fell over the following words.
“My name is violinist Hyun.”
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“Brother, you drive really well.”
Son Yu-ha still looks awkward and curious at the sight of me driving.
Don’t they even praise you for driving well? Of course, you’re a veteran with decades of experience, so how can you not be this good at it?
As we got closer to the airport, the feeling of regret grew along with the decreasing speed.
The international airport is packed with people because it is a market day.
Among those moving busily were not only ordinary people. There were reporters and security guards everywhere.
The reason the airport was so bustling was because of Chairman Barbara’s visit to Korea scheduled for today.
He had previously announced his intention to use the official arrival hall rather than the VIP passage for domestic reporters.
“Yuha, you have to be careful.”
There were too many reporters for the two grandfathers to come out together, so I ended up taking charge of seeing Son Yu-ha off.
Perhaps it was because I had my hat pulled down low, or perhaps it was because I was waiting for President Barbara to enter the country, but no one recognized me.
“Honey, do you come to America to play often?”
“If you invite me, I’ll definitely come visit you during the vacation.”
Son Yu-ha shows off her bright smile like a child and raises her little finger.
Sometimes she’s as haughty as the Ice Queen, but at other times, isn’t she infinitely cute? She has the charm of an eight-color rainbow.
I walked through the airport with Yuha before going to the ticket office. We were already holding hands, I don’t know when.
“Oh, Michelle wants to see you one more time.”
“Michelle?”
“My friend from school at the time, Camilla, is a fan of yours. She boasted that she had already bought several of your albums. Did you know that you’re also very popular in the US?”
What do you think, I had the looks to be a hit in America too? Of course, it must be because my album sold well. But it seemed like that wasn’t what Son Yu-ha thought at all.
“You can’t look away from Korea without me!”
For a moment, the image of the Ice Queen I had encountered in my past life overlapped.
Oh, who would say something like that and let it go in one ear and out the other? As my departure time approached, I started to regret looking at my watch.
Fortunately, all eyes in the airport are on Chairman Barbara, so she doesn’t have to worry about what other people think.
“Oppa, thank you for being so nice to me even though I came unexpectedly.”
It was very cute to see Son Yu-ha hesitate and hesitate.
At that moment, I unconsciously grabbed Son Yu-ha’s shoulder and pulled her towards me. It would be more accurate to say that it was an instinctive hug rather than a calculated one.
Yuha’s cheeks quickly turned pink like a peach. That was it.
uh?
It seemed like I could hear some unknown mutterings from behind me. But the more I heard that, the more Son Yu-ha wrapped her arms around my waist with all her might. It was as if she wasn’t going to let go.
How much time had passed since then? Soon the murmurs were accompanied by the sound of footsteps.
Only then did dozens of figures enter my sight. What could possibly be happening? A hypothesis came to mind.
At that moment, my eyes met with those of Chairman Barbara, who was walking toward me as if she had read my thoughts.
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