[229]Unfinished work 4
“Are you trying to be a grandfather too?”
“well. “Rather than aiming for it, I hope that one day I can sit in that position.”
“someday? “When is that?”
“I don’t know either. But I can relax because I have a very strong advantage.”
“Advantages? “Are you talking about your age?”
“yes. “Whether it’s 10 or 20 years from now, wouldn’t it be possible someday if we prepare slowly?”
“Brother Yeongpan is the one making a fuss. “Uh-huh.”
The old man smiled and said to his grandfather.
“What 10 years! “I’m anxious to sit in the chairman’s office of Sunyang Group, even tomorrow.”
The way he speaks is as if he can see right into my heart.
However, seeing as he doesn’t say anything exactly, he is clearly not a fortune teller or a person who sees physiognomy.
Why did my grandfather say I had to meet this old man?
“Dojun.”
“yes.”
Grandpa narrowed his eyes once.
“Would you like to go outside because I have something to talk about with this nasty old man?”
“yes. grandfather.”
It was good for my knees that were numb when I was kneeling.
I quietly got up, bowed my head, and went out.
* * *
“older brother. You didn’t come here to show me your grandson, right? “What is it?”
“I came to ask for that guy.”
The old man’s expression suddenly hardened.
“Are you feeling well?”
“I guess I spent enough. It’s now so damaged that it can’t be used even if I fix it. “It seems like there isn’t much left.”
Chairman Jin poked his left chest with his finger.
“older brother!”
“Don’t make a fuss.”
Chairman Jin quietly raised his teacup.
“I have no intention of delaying my trip. “I have lived enough and have no regrets.”
The old man could only bite his lip and say nothing.
“You’re living here with good air and clean water, eating only good things, so you’ll be fine for the next ten years, right? In the meantime, just take care of that guy.”
The two old men could not make eye contact with each other until the teacups were empty.
Finally, the old man opened his mouth.
“Is that guy going to inherit the group?”
“What are you asking when you know? “The better guy will take it.”
“Your grumpiness hasn’t gone anywhere. Why are we fighting even though we only gave 10% to our grandchild? “And that too, without blood or tears, among ruthless bastards!”
“It’s not 10%. I gave you more. no… “It would be correct to say that more was taken from me.”
“What are you taking away?”
“My stock. “Uh-huh.”
“What are you talking about now? “Aren’t you going to tell me in an easy-to-understand way?”
“I took the cruiser car, and this time I took the cruiser card. You’ve probably heard of it, right? Miracle Investment and HW Group, the former Ajin Group.”
“yes. “What does that have to do with anything?”
“Those two companies belong to him.”
“yes? That martial arts… ?”
“I don’t know much about the process. Anyway, I gave them some pasture land, and they used it as a source of income for their business. Just by looking at their size, they are one of the top 20 groups in Korea, and the amount of money they have invested in the U.S. is immeasurable. Of course, it is true that when I handed over the cruiser car, I was given some stock as well. But it’s true that he built everything he has on his own.”
As Chairman Jin finished his explanation, the corners of the old man’s mouth rose.
“Brother, let that guy be Engai Akinuman.”
“It’s true!”
“What nonsense! Since Young-gi and his classmate were rolling their eyes, they punished each company individually and poured everything out through their backs. My love has gone too far. “Isn’t it too much to do?”
Chairman Jin chuckled at the old man’s reaction.
“You won’t believe it, will you? So did I. He was 20 years old when he came to me with a handful of dollars and asked me to hand over my car. You should have seen the look on my face back then… .”
Chairman Jin calmly but detailed the events that occurred from his grandson’s childhood until this year when he won the cruise card.
The old man showed all kinds of expressions while listening to Chairman Jin’s story. There were times when he frowned and times when he admired, but most of the time, all he did was listen blankly.
When Chairman Jin finished his long story, the old man shouted.
“Here, bring back the tea, Onna.” “A jug full!”
When the full teapot came in again, the old man closed his mouth again and drank the tea like water.
“If he’s that smart, there’s no need for me to take care of him and look after him. To be honest, among my brother’s sons and sisters, I can use some of his classmates, but he’s not as good as that kid. If you leave it alone, that guy will stay… .”
“I’m saying this because I’m anxious about the time I’m leaving alone. “If that guy were 30 years old, I wouldn’t worry about this.”
“come? “Is it because your son and wife are going to kill him before he gets older?”
Chairman Jin could not answer easily and drank his tea.
“Just help me. “Just 10 years.”
Chairman Jin answered after a long pause, and the old man looked at Chairman Jin closely.
Only the appearance of a clearly weakened old man waiting for death and a grandfather worrying about his grandson were visible, and the appearance of a business magnate who controlled the country was not even remotely visible.
The old man let out a long sigh and slowly opened his mouth.
“I will watch what you do and take care of it. “If you try to imitate a conglomerate that doesn’t work, I won’t even let you near my house.”
It was only after Chairman Jin heard the old man’s confirmation that his stiff face cleared up.
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“Jesu said he would give me food, but have you set the table yet? I’m done digesting what I ate for breakfast. “Please bring me a reward.”
“They say they are practicing crossing the Hwangcheon Road today and tomorrow, but their appetite is still the same.”
“Wouldn’t Jesu make an amazing bowl of beef soup? “When I think about that, I suddenly feel hungry.”
“Is this funny? This morning it was sirak soup. “Hehe.”
* * *
Perhaps because of the back-to-back breakfasts, the grandfather fell asleep as soon as he got in the car. I was going crazy wondering who that old man was, but I had to wait until he woke up.
When the old man, who had enjoyed a good night’s sleep for almost two hours, opened his eyes, I quietly asked him about his identity.
“Joo Byeong-hae was the number one contributor to the Sunyang Group.”
Are you sick? This is a person I don’t remember. If his grandfather could be said to be a top contributor, he would have served at least as the president of a major subsidiary, but his name is unfamiliar.
“When did you work for Sunyang Group?”
“It’s not just about being involved. I met him when he started a textile factory in Daegu after the war. Do we have the technology? Do you have a machine? “He is the person who went to Japan, bought used machines, and even brought Japanese technicians to work on the machines.”
To that extent, it is not a first-class contribution, but almost the level of contribution to starting a business.
“He was such a great friend. I made a plan and he pushed for it. Even when I hesitated because I wasn’t sure, I just said, let’s get started and see. My head also flew high. “If you had stayed with me, you might have taken over as president right away.”
“Why is such a person living like that? Since when… ?”
Honestly, my first thought was whether my grandfather had kicked me out.
As the group grew, Joo Byeong-hae’s position would have grown, and he may have demanded to share the fruits of growth. This is not my grandfather who would accept that.
But my guess was wrong.
“It’s been a long time, over twenty years. “You are the one who spat on me and turned away from me when you were very young.”
What does this mean? Turning your back?
The grandfather frowned for a moment, probably remembering that moment. How painful is this memory?
“It was when the new military government took power and brandished guns and swords. Military regimes are always like that. “I’m trying to capture those with money first.”
Isn’t Sunyang the company that stayed in line with the regime and achieved success?
“Everyone paid attention to me and gave me money when they asked me to, and if I wanted to build a factory in a certain area, I didn’t hesitate at all and drove the stake in first.”
“Then did he resist the new military government?”
“no. Could that be possible? Joo Byeong-hae, that friend should also be buried to his core. “I thought it would be enough to extract more profit than the money I gave to the government.”
“Then, regardless of the circumstances of the time… .”
“no. that’s right. “Do you know that it’s the same name group?”
How could you not know?
Isn’t this a company that was overwhelmingly number one in the business world until the mid-1970s?
As soon as the new military government came into power, it was robbed, ostensibly in the form of national dedication, and absurdly disappeared without a trace.
“yes. “I just roughly picked it up.”
“Joo Byung-hae was very close to Chairman Kang of the Dongmyeong Group. He chased after his brother, brother, and got a lot of help from him. Thanks to you, I also received some help.”
Whatever the cause, competitive companies disappeared. Was there a reason for the two of you to split up because of that?
“The business world is all on its knees. No one came forward. “It’s obvious that if we just set out to help Chairman Kang, we’ll end up becoming the second company to donate.”
Just twenty years ago, power could bring down a company. This is evidence that the size of the company was not large. But it’s impossible now. Now, the size of large conglomerates has become so large that the government cannot do anything about it.
“Did Byunghae Joo, by any chance, start a life-saving campaign?”
“no. No matter how close you are, you can’t go bankrupt together, right? My friend was sick and told me to lie down and stay still as if he was dead. “I said later that if I took responsibility for Chairman Kang’s retirement, I would have done everything I could to avoid being criticized.”
“But why… ?”
The grandfather continued speaking with a bitter smile.
“I didn’t stay still. We immediately started lining up for the new military department. Even if you say it’s a corporate donation, it’s not cash, right? “If the government has a company in its hands, what can it be used for?”
I immediately understood what he meant. Well, I’m not the kind of grandfather who would miss such an opportunity.
“Among the six subsidiaries of Dongmyung Group, Dongmyung Industrial, Dongmyung Heavy Industries, Dongmyung Development, and Dongmyung Food… I took 4 for nothing. “By eating that, our Sunyang’s heavy industry division has grown enormously.”
also. That’s how it happened.
Now a picture has been drawn, albeit blurry.
“When Byeong-hae found out about it, he got so angry that he jumped up and down. Even if the morals of mourning fall to the ground, shouldn’t human morals be maintained? How could they kill the fallen Chairman Kang twice? . It’s the first time I’ve seen you so angry. “It was also the last time he was angry at me.”
I understand that Joo Byeong-hae was so angry.
It’s as if my close friend was waiting for my house to go up for auction and then bids cheaply and takes it. It is difficult to avoid criticism.
“So you’ve been living like that since then?”
“huh.”
“Even though you broke up on bad terms, you two seem to be just as close to each other as real brothers?”
“Oh my, don’t even talk. For about 5 years, there wasn’t even a doorstep like that. But I’m getting old too, so what can I do? I miss the past and people, so I feel soft. “It’s been a long time since we were like friends and brothers.”
So now there is only one question left.
Why did I have to say hello to that old man?
“From now on, even if I’m not around, think of treating me well and visit me often.”
“yes. “I will treat you like a great grandfather.”
“Yes, if you have any difficulties, ask for help and advice. Unless it’s something serious, I’ll give you an answer.”
“You seem like a wise person.”
“It’s also wise. So, shouldn’t I be talking about every detail of the group’s business and asking for that old man’s opinion?”
Another director is Hakjae Lee.
However, there are some things that Director Lee falls short of. I wanted to see how big the difference was.
“Do many people in the group remember him?”
Grandpa smiled, his eyes shining.
“many. Because all the farting guys in the group learned their trade from that guy. You always go to greet people with a gift package during the holidays, right? “If things don’t work out, at least make a phone call.”
Is that so?
If even a retired old man has influence, why would it be so difficult to joke around like his own grandson?
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