< For the Music Genius - Episode 202 >
“Korea is not in chaos.”
The reason Barbara Tannenbaum, the president of the Barbara Group, was interested in Korea was simple: it was Kang Hyun’s home country.
“Tanya, did you say it was a fight over the successor?”
“Yes, Barbara. After the collapse of Chairman Son Jang-won, who reigned supreme within the Jeil Group, his eldest and second sons clashed over the successor position. As of now, the second son, Son Kang-wook, seems to have the upper hand.”
“Wherever you go, blood ties are meaningless in the face of money. You said that the one who has a relationship with Hyun is the eldest son?”
Tanya nodded briefly.
“Yes. President Son Il-sun’s eldest daughter and Kang Hyeon have a close relationship. The woman you saw in the US the other day is President Son Il-sun’s eldest daughter, Son Yu-ha.”
“Yeah, they were a really well-matched couple.”
Didn’t you see them in the garden of the Juilliard School? Barbara even said that they were more beautiful than gold. But if things continue this way, even that beautiful love will crumble.
“What are the chances that President Son Il-seon’s side will seize the opportunity to win the succession plan?”
“In the first place, the second son, Son Kang-wook, was not as well known as the eldest son, Son Il-sun. However, it has been captured that he has been preparing a lot behind the scenes, as if he is no less capable than the eldest son. The fact that he moved as if he had been waiting for it right after the collapse of Chairman Son Jang-won of Jeil Group shows that he has been preparing and sharpening his sword for a long time. It is also likely that President Son Il-sun will not be able to easily overcome this crisis.”
“Oh, is that so?”
Isn’t it interesting? Barbara had never been very interested in Asian companies. But she had already heard of Jeil Group. Isn’t it a company that looks beyond Asia and toward the world?
“How is the movement of the current?”
“According to the information obtained, he is said to be living an ordinary college life while temporarily putting his activities as a violinist and maestro on hold. However, Mr. Kang Hyun has also been secretly in contact with big names in the Korean business world. It seems likely that it is to help President Son Il-sun.”
“Tanya, do you think that Hyun can help President Son Il-seon?”
“As you know, Ms. Barbara, Mr. Kang Hyun is a mysterious person. He has achieved unexplainable results not only in the Barbara mining project but also in the investment industry. Moreover, President Son Il-seon is someone who needs Mr. Kang Hyun to help him unconditionally. However, it is difficult to judge what kind of attitude he will show against Son Kang-wook, who has completed all preparations.”
Of course, didn’t they say that arms bend inward? It was natural for him to help the father of the woman he loved.
On the one hand, Barbara felt disappointed. Even if Kang Hyun had asked her, she would have helped him in both material and spiritual ways, but he had not contacted her even once.
No, I could have thought differently. It was the same as having the confidence that I could overcome this crisis on my own.
If you think about the things Kang Hyun has shown so far, hasn’t he made the impossible possible?
“I wonder.”
Barbara said, shaking her wine glass.
“What will happen in the future?”
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“yes?”
My voice rose without me realizing it. He told me to get engaged to his great-granddaughter.
“Why don’t you like it?”
“Sir, I think it is too much of a price to exchange for Mr. Deoksu’s residence. And what’s more, your great-granddaughter might not like me?”
“What are you talking about? Our great-granddaughter loves you so much. She has all the albums of violinist and maestro Kang Hyun. She’s such an ardent fan that she’ll fly to your concerts.”
Kim Nam-cheon’s face was clearly determined. It was absurd. Not only did he refuse a billion won, he also offered the engagement ceremony as a price. It was then.
“Haha, your face is nice to look at too.”
“yes?”
“I was just joking. But I never imagined you would be so worried. It’s not uncommon for tycoons to offer up their gold and silver just to become part of Kim Nam-cheon’s family. And you wanted to pair him up with my favorite and cherished great-granddaughter. If it were anyone else, I would have cried with joy.”
Of course, wasn’t Kim Nam-cheon called the king of the media when he was young? That nickname still holds true. Being a family member of Kim Nam-cheon means having absolute power in Korea. But.
“Yes, you had Chairman Son’s granddaughter. What a pity. If I had met you earlier than Chairman Son, I would have made a mark on you somehow. Hey.”
It was a moment to show an embarrassed smile.
“You said you were curious about the whereabouts of the Gwangyang White Whale?”
“Yes, sir.”
“This time I’ll just let you know.”
It was an unexpected remark. But I couldn’t help but feel nervous. Kim Nam-cheon was never a businessman who would suffer losses.
“The price is that you come and talk to me whenever I want.”
“Are you talking to your partner?”
“Yes, at this age, living in seclusion in the countryside, there are many times when I feel lonely. It is quite enjoyable to talk to a smart young man like you. I will contact Gwangyang Baekgorae and send him up to Chairman Yu’s mansion in Pyeongchang-dong. He also owes me something, so I’m sure he will accept this favor.”
Isn’t this a groundbreaking deal? I was able to meet Gwangyang Baekgorae by giving me a companion. What’s more, Kim Nam-cheon said he would personally send Gwangyang Baekgorae to the Pyeongchang-dong mansion. It was around the time when the teacup was empty.
“Sir, may I ask you one last question?”
“You are a very greedy friend. No one has ever asked me so many questions. Go ahead and try.”
“What are the chances that Son Kang-wook will win the current succession battle at Jeil Group?”
Kim Nam-cheon smiled faintly as if he had expected this.
“40%.”
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[Anonymous reports related to the fraudulent accounting of Jeil Electronics are pouring in to the prosecution. This is a situation where anonymous reports are being distributed not only to the prosecution but also to each media outlet. In relation to this, Jeil Electronics President Son Kang-wook declared that he would risk his life and severely punish those involved in this fraudulent accounting.]
The news was full of stories related to Jeil Group.
No matter how much I thought about it, there were more than a few things I couldn’t understand. Why on earth did the future change?
Even when I tried to work on music, I was so dizzy that I couldn’t concentrate.
‘What’s different from my past life.’
Isn’t that what is commonly called the butterfly effect? In the first place, the fact that I gained musical fame was different from my past life, so it was even more so that I got to meet great masters from all over the world, as well as President Barbara from the United States.
Crucially.
‘Chairman Wang did not quit management.’
In his past life, Chairman Wang clearly stepped away from management as the millennium approached.
But this life was different. Wasn’t your will to manage unwavering? Your health was also in perfect condition, so much so that it was completely different from your last life when you decided to retire.
‘Why did you decide to retire in your past life?’
Chairman Wang retired as soon as 2000 came around. He passed away less than five years after retirement, so it is safe to say that he was the person in charge of management for the longest period in the business world.
But this life was different. At that moment, I was thinking deeply about why my past life and this life were different.
no way.
A hypothesis came to my mind.
“grandfather.”
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According to the history of my past life, my grandfather passed away in 1999. I was a senior in high school at the time and had never met him.
He was a bastard who didn’t even sit for thirty minutes at the funeral because his life as a student was more important than his grandfather’s eternal rest. Now, it seemed like the puzzle was finally coming together.
“It was because of my grandfather that Chairman Wang gave up management.”
Chairman Wang’s decision to retire was due to his grandfather’s death. But isn’t history different these days?
My grandfather recovered his health and continued to run the company as chairman of Dongju.
Chairman Wang also had no intention of stepping down from his position as chairman of Jeil Group.
Eventually, this led to the second son, Kang-wook Son, revealing himself. As all the puzzle pieces came together, I felt like cold water had been poured on my head.
* * *
My mind was filled with thoughts. It was hard to accept that the cause of all this was none other than me.
To shake off my thoughts, I sat down at my desk and wrote down some music.
It was only when the notes on the staff were fully filled that I felt peace of mind.
Dawn had already disappeared and morning had come, but I did not attend the dinner table. I simply could not bear to look my grandfather in the face.
with a splash.
I washed my face. My thoughts were also washed away by the flowing water. How much time had passed?
“Student Kang Hyeon, we have a guest.”
The housekeeper came to see me early in the morning.
It wasn’t long after my grandfather and father left for work. I never would have guessed that a guest would come by at this hour.
I took off the towel around my neck and went down to the first floor.
“Are you the young man named Kang Hyeon?”
He was a middle-aged man in ordinary clothes. However, his eyes were not ordinary. The eyes hidden behind the rimless glasses were shining coldly like a gladiator in the Colosseum.
This is how I felt when I faced violent criminals at the Western District Prosecutors’ Office in my past life. I hadn’t slept at all, but it felt like all my drowsiness had disappeared.
“You were looking for me like that?”
“yes?”
“I got a call from Elder Kim Nam-cheon telling me to go to Pyeongchang-dong.”
The throat shook violently.
“Are you Mr. Deoksu?”
“You know my name very well. Most people call me the White Whale of Gwangyang. Yes, I am Mr. Deoksu. If I had not owed you a debt to Mr. Kim Nam-cheon, I would not have come to see you. What on earth is it that you wish to ask me?”
There were a lot of things I wanted to ask. What was the relationship between me and Chairman Wang, and why did Chairman Wang ask me to find Mr. Deoksu? However, when I saw Mr. Deoksu’s appearance, I had doubts.
“Excuse me, are you really Mr. Deoksu?”
“I told you so.”
“Do you know Chairman Son Jang-won by any chance?”
Mr. Deoksu nodded as if it was obvious.
“Of course I know.”
“Really?”
“Yes, who in the world of Korea doesn’t know Chairman Son Jang-won of Jeil Group? I heard he’s lying in a hospital bed right now. Isn’t that why Korea is so noisy? Even I, who’s stuck in the mountains, can hear it, so even the beggars at Seoul Station probably know about it.”
I didn’t understand it at all. According to my grandfather, didn’t Mr. Deoksu play a role similar to that of Chairman Wang’s teacher?
But now he was talking to me as if he was a complete stranger. And that wasn’t all.
“Excuse me, sir, how old are you this year?”
“There are a lot of questions to ask when we first meet. I’m turning sixty-one this year.”
He was so young.
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