[230]Unfinished tasks 5
In the hospital parking lot, my father and Director Hakjae Lee were waiting with anxious faces.
The old man got out of the car and didn’t even look at the wheelchair the doctors brought.
“How many steps can you take that? done. “Let’s just go up.”
The old man walked to the front of the elevator, looked back and said.
“I won’t say anything. Everyone go back. “I want to be alone today.”
We had to watch the elevator doors close quickly.
My father said as he got on another elevator.
“Dojun. You should go and get some rest. I’m going to meet the hospital director and then go. “Hakjae, please go and get some rest.”
When the elevator door that his father got into closed, Director Hakjae Lee let out a long sigh, as if he was relieved.
“Dojun. “Are you tired?”
“no. “I closed my eyes on the way up.”
“Then would you like to talk to me?”
He and I moved to a cafe near the hospital.
“How was Gunsan?”
“It was quiet?”
“what? “Sleep?”
“yes. Isn’t it a bit poor to call it Sunyang Group’s view of history? There were only a few photos and souvenirs… .”
“is it? “It seems that people who haven’t experienced the scene directly don’t feel much emotion.”
“Would you rather say it’s my grandfather’s photo album?”
“Photo album? haha. Yeah, that would suit me better. “Because it is a place that contains the president’s memories.”
Hakjae Lee smiled and looked at me.
“Did you say anything?”
“You told me about the accident at that time.”
I didn’t miss the twitch of his eyebrows. He must have never expected that his grandfather would reveal everything that was his grandmother’s doing.
“You knew, too, didn’t you?”
“Hmm… . of course. “Because I did my research.”
“I have a question. Can I ask you something?”
“okay. what?”
“Do you even have grandmothers who are your hands and feet? “Isn’t it impossible for ordinary employees to carry out such a task?”
“Isn’t this a world filled with people who will do anything for money?”
“Isn’t it hard to think that the wife of the chairman of Sunyang Group hangs out with people like that? It’s about being vulnerable to those guys… . It won’t be that simple. Please tell me.”
“Why do you want to know so much about it?”
“My grandfather said that. I may hurt you again, but I ask you to forgive me for your sake. “I need to prepare for that time as well.”
Director Hakjae Lee started looking straight into my eyes.
“Are you confident that you can forgive?”
“It’s a favor for my grandfather, so I have to do it.”
“hmm… .”
He took a sip of his coffee and I waited for him to talk.
“Did you know that your wife runs an art museum and an arts support center?”
“yes. “I heard it’s the best support organization.”
“It is a world where expensive works of art move. Fakes are rampant, and unless you are an expert, it is difficult to distinguish between forgeries and the real thing. And there are many cases of transactions taking place in the shadows.”
“ah… !”
“What if I made a dishonest transaction and it turns out to be a forgery? Should I report it to the police?”
Shame, dishonest transaction… . It refers to smuggling.
There was once a rumor going around.
It is said that North Korean antiques are pouring into Korea through China.
There was a rumor that the place where all the antiques were collected and stored in an underground storage room was Sunyang Gallery. This is also impossible without smuggling.
“There is an organization that resolves such unpleasant matters through force.”
Director Hakjae Lee just nodded his head instead of answering.
“It’s money and power… . I guess I should take my grandfather’s words to heart. “It may be difficult the first time, but you won’t feel any guilt the second time.”
“Isn’t it the same for you too? I have both money and power. Woo Byung-jun will warn his wife without even blinking if you give him an order, right? “If I touch you, I will repay you.”
“No way?”
“You didn’t even answer my phone calls? “Didn’t I swear loyalty to you?”
It wasn’t a show.
I really erased Sunyang’s second-in-command.
No, you still shouldn’t believe everything this person says. It is completely possible for two people to kiss and deceive me.
Didn’t you learn through death what happened when you easily trusted and followed people?
“Woo Byung-jun is top-notch. “It is a well-forged sword, so use it carefully and carefully.”
“yes. “I will keep that in mind.”
“Well, I don’t think family matters are any of my business… . “Did the Chairman say anything about the group?”
Since I made a promise to this person, it is natural to wonder what words were exchanged between my grandfather and me.
“He just asked if I was confident in raising Sunyang to a larger size. “Other than that, there was nothing special.”
“okay? “Is that all?”
“Yes, manager. No, rather, I would like to ask you a question. Grandpa, do you plan to give me more controlling shares in the group?”
Hakjae Lee shook his head.
“Everyone thinks the Chairman has a trump card or two, but… . I thought wrong. The chairman does not have a controlling stake in the group. All that is left is real estate and deposits. I don’t know much about personal property. “Because that’s managed by a private lawyer.”
“Are you sure?”
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“I divided it with my own hands. “No more.”
When I heard him speak affirmatively, I lost some strength.
The hope that they would give me at least a secret weapon that would be enough to deliver the final blow has disappeared.
He is a very cold-hearted person. Are you saying that the person who fought until the end and won is your successor?
“You look disappointed? haha.”
“yes. “I was looking forward to it.”
“If you hadn’t made a mistake, the Chairman wouldn’t have failed your expectations.”
mistake? I? What does this mean?
Director Lee looked at my wide-open eyes and waved his hand slightly.
“It’s not a mistake like that, I’m talking about not being able to read people’s minds.”
“Me?”
“okay. I wish I had known a little bit about her parents’ feelings… You only showed off your proud side. I should have shown myself to be a little lacking and weak. So, if I had made you feel pity and regret, it would have been a little different. “It’s true that you give a crying child an extra piece of rice cake.”
Is it really true? Was it because they had so much trust in me that they only gave me that much of a stake?
“Oh, don’t think too much about it. Because it’s just my opinion. this… . The story keeps leaking somewhere else. By the way, I heard you stopped somewhere on the way up?”
“yes. I think the manager knows this. Mr. Joo Byeong-hae… .”
“huh? “Boss Joo?”
Director Hakjae Lee looked surprised, perhaps because it was unexpected.
“yes. He told me to ask for help if I have any difficulties in the future. And he told me to visit him often and say hello. “Do you know someone well?”
“of course.”
Seeing the faint smile on his face, I guess he has a lot of good memories.
“He is a great person. If he had just been patient, he could have had half of the sheep for himself. I threw it all away and turned around without any regrets… “He’s a real guy.”
“But looking at the way you live, you don’t seem to be in need?”
“Compared to what was thrown away, it’s really poor. I live like that because the chairman cares. By the way, the reason I showed him to you is that you will take care of him when the Chairman is not around.”
“Oh, I see. “I must not forget it.”
“Since you are a wise person, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to ask for advice often. “I also call you sometimes.”
Director Hakjae Lee said as he finished his coffee cup. I think I will tell you the real reason why he asked me to see him separately.
“Now, make up your mind. If everyone finds out that the chairman is gone, they will show their true colors. In particular, Vice Chairman Jin Young-ki will start first. “I don’t know if the first target will be you or the Vice President of Vibrator, but the process of ousting them will begin immediately.”
“Are you going to help me?”
“Did I tell you? He said he would support the chairman’s wishes. I will prevent the transfer of shares. But there is nothing more to it than that. “Don’t even think about putting me ahead.”
“All right. “I need to prepare well.”
“Especially the two vice presidents might unite and try to kick you out first. “Get over that hurdle well.”
“Would you mind giving me something to fight for?”
I smiled and nudged him, and Lee Hak-jae also smiled.
“Find it yourself. Aren’t there many flaws worth attacking the second generation of chaebols? “Hehe.”
This guy must be holding on to something.
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In 2003, prosecutors investigated suspicions that illegal funds were widespread throughout the 2002 presidential election and arrested an associate of the opposition presidential candidate, and this news marked the end of 2003.
Everyone was on high alert when the Central Investigation Department announced that it would conduct a full-scale investigation into large corporations involved in the so-called car stealing scheme.
The two uncles were busy trying to erase their traces in the process of delivering election funds and looking for someone to stand in the prosecution’s photo line instead.
“Chief. What happened to the officials at Miracle Investment?”
“CEO Se-Hyun Oh is almost retired, and the two employees who delivered the money at that time also left for the United States early. “The two employees went out with their families, so we can say they erased any traces from there, right?”
Managing Director Woo Byeong-jun nodded his head.
“Then that’s it. “The people who delivered the manager’s money to Vice Chairman Jin Jin-gi were also sent on vacation to Southeast Asia until the prosecution’s investigation was completed.”
“Have you found the flow of my money?”
“no. CEO Oh Se-hyeon handled it neatly. It is impossible to discover it on your own, and even if the prosecution decides to attack it, it will be difficult. “We have to secure all US accounts and compare them one by one.”
“Even if you do that, you won’t be able to find it. “The amount of money that goes back and forth between New York and Yeouido every day is in the billions.”
When I spoke with confidence, Managing Director Woo Byeong-jun also shrugged his shoulders and accepted it.
“You two are not normal.”
“I am only twenty-seven years old. “We can’t just dip our hands into the old water.”
Woo Byung-jun slowly withdrew his smile and said.
“There are rumors that the Chairman is still in the hospital. “Do you know?”
“Where did that rumor start?”
“These are the president’s home security guards. They might think it’s strange that you don’t go in and out. “Is this true?”
I’m not 100% confident in this person, but I thought it was enough to confirm the rumor.
“yes. “It was about a week ago.”
He was not surprised and spoke calmly.
“The reason you kept it a secret… ?”
“Grandpa wanted it.”
“okay. Then, contact Director Lee Hak-jae and ask him to change the security guards at the Chairman’s home. “The security office has a rule of changing shifts after a certain period of time, so they won’t take it as anything special.”
How long can we keep it a secret?
It’s only a matter of time before my grandfather makes an official appearance. Maybe the two uncles also noticed?
“All right. “I’ll tell Director Lee.”
“I’m cautious about saying this, but has your health deteriorated significantly, Chairman?”
“yes. “The hospital says I don’t have much time left.”
Woo Byung-jun took out his cell phone as soon as I finished speaking.
“Ask all employees to gather. Director Jin Do-jun, everyone except the one who drives.”
He finished the short phone call and immediately stood up.
“It would be best to keep your outside schedule short today and go home. And starting tomorrow, we will raise the level of security further.”
I felt a bit uncomfortable because his sudden behavior seemed excessive.
When he saw my expression, his voice became even stronger.
“I have seen many times that people who have both physical and financial power do things that go beyond common sense when they get nervous. I don’t think it’s strange at all if various incidents and accidents occur one after another until the next structure of the Sunyang Group becomes clear. “The manager needs to be nervous too.”
Considering what his grandmother did, Woo Byeong-jun’s words were not wrong. Once again, my grandfather’s death began to become a reality.
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