[237]Before winter ends 3
Chairman Jin Sang-ki welcomed the three guests with an expression full of anticipation.
They were practicing lawyers, not affiliated with a law firm, and they all placed thick documents on the table.
“I heard that the Chairman has already spoken.”
“This is a document saying that everything will be donated to the foundation. “The president has already signed, so all you have to do is stamp the foundation’s seal and the donation process will be completed.”
“This document is a list of donated assets. Please check it out.”
Jin Sang-ki took the documents and began to look at them.
It was an instant before his expression, which had been dreaming of a dense list, became distorted.
“What is this?”
“yes?”
“Is this all there is?”
“That’s all the chairman’s property we manage.”
“we? So you’re saying there are other lawyers as well?”
“I don’t know that far. “Let’s check with the chairman.”
Jin Sang-ki looked at the list once again.
Five buildings and land scattered throughout the country. Lastly, about 30 billion won in cash… .
When Jin Sang-ki turned his attention to the list again, the lawyers spoke as if they had been waiting.
“Currently, excluding maintenance and building management staff salaries, we generate approximately 1.4 billion won in revenue each month. You should check the expiration date of your rental contract and decide whether to extend the contract. Oh, by the way, please let us know when you decide whether we will continue to manage it or whether the foundation will manage it.”
“Land is divided into areas where the use can be changed and areas where it cannot. “The value of the land was calculated based on the surrounding transaction amount.”
“It’s worth 90 billion. Is that correct?”
Jin Sang-gi asked with a dumbfounded expression.
“That’s right. “If the use is changed, the land value will jump significantly.”
The hand holding the document trembled and slowly crumpled it.
“Are these people kidding me? Hey. The founder of Korea’s largest company is my father. But his only assets are a small amount of money, a few buildings, and a piece of land! Does this make sense?”
Unlike the excited Jin Sang-gi, the lawyers did not lose their calm appearance.
“As I said, that is all the property we have managed. I don’t know if the Chairman has any other personal lawyers besides us. So, it would be more accurate to check with the chairman whether it is all or part of the property.”
Yeah, it can’t be like this. I’m sure there will be more. You clearly said it was money you had saved up. To say that my father saved it, it must be over hundreds of billions.
that’s right. The money management must have been done by another lawyer. Since it is probably an account under a borrowed name, they must have hired a separate lawyer specializing in that.
I wanted to believe that this was Jin Sang-gi’s idea and that it was true.
He picked up the phone and said a short word.
“Ask the legal team to come. “Hold the foundation seal.”
Jin Sang-ki stood up as if there was nothing more to see.
“When the legal team comes, we explain and deal with it. I have an appointment… .”
When Jin Sang-ki left, the lawyers’ expressions changed.
“Is this everything? “The chairman sorted out all the money.”
“Didn’t you see that guy’s expression a little while ago? “I think there would be an uproar if I said this was all.”
“There might be other lawyers, we just have to deal with this. “There’s no need to get involved in other people’s housework.”
The three lawyers closed their mouths as legal team members came through the door.
* * *
“President. “You should get well soon.”
“You’re still correcting it. Shake yourself off and get up.”
All executives of Sunyang Group want to come, but only a few are chosen. Those who stepped foot in the hospital room were all CEOs of major affiliates or people who held key positions when Chairman Jin was still alive.
Some people still held on to their positions, and some retired from the company as soon as Chairman Jin stepped down from the front line.
“I guess the company is busy these days? “I saw that the old man in the back room took the time to come visit the hospital.”
Chairman Jin welcomed them warmly and for a while the hospital room was full of laughter. As their laughter died down, Chairman Jin spoke.
“Looking at everyone’s wrinkles, do you think it’s hard to make a living these days?”
No one took it as a simple joke. Everyone knows that Chairman Jin’s words are confirming the current situation of the group.
“We feel that now is the time to sort things out. Shouldn’t new wine be put in new wineskins?”
Soonyang Electronics CEO Son Hoon-jae, their representative, opened the conversation with a smile.
“why? “Is your son treating you badly?”
“It’s not true, but if Vice Chairman Jin Young-ki wants to lead with ease, it will be uncomfortable for the older generation like us. “There are many young and excellent juniors.”
“Isn’t it the same for Vice President Jin Dong-gi? “In particular, people like us who come from hard labor, where we touch cement and iron, are clearly uncomfortable because the relationship between superiors and subordinates is rougher.”
The president of Sunyang Heavy Industries also added one more word.
“Looking at it, I realized that they didn’t come to visit me in hospital, but to air out their complaints. haha.”
Chairman Jin burst out laughing, but the presidents could not relax their stern expressions. Chairman Jin, looking at them, clicked his tongue inwardly.
A man must acknowledge and accept that he is old. If he cannot accept this fact, he will try hard not to lose his status and become greedy.
This is because the only way for an old man, who has not even the taste of a man left on his fingernails, to be recognized as not old is a seat and a business card.
It may not be all the people gathered in this hospital room, but it seemed to Chairman Jin that they were old people who could not let go of their attachments and were clinging to prolong their life.
“Bring plenty of paper and a pen.”
A secretary who was on standby quickly left the hospital room.
Everyone’s eyes widened at Chairman Jin’s unexpected action.
“Let me put your minds at ease before I go. “Wait a moment.”
When the secretary came with an armful of paper and a ballpoint pen, Chairman Jin pointed to the CEOs.
“Give it all away.”
Chairman Jin spoke sternly to those people who were holding paper and a pen and just glaring.
“Everyone, please resign. Just leave the date blank. “I decide when to step down.”
Just when everyone was paying attention to the sudden instruction, a loud noise was heard again.
“What are you doing? hurry!”
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President Son Hoon-jae was the first to grab a ballpoint pen and begin writing his resignation, and the others quickly followed suit.
Those who had already left prayed that this awkward and uncomfortable time would pass quickly.
Everyone put down their pens and handed their resignation letters to Chairman Jin. Chairman Jin, who had put their resignation letters aside, opened his mouth.
“How is it? Are you clearing your mind?”
Since it is a mind that has not been emptied of its own accord, it cannot be comfortable. Everyone lowered their heads and kept their mouths shut.
“Hey guys. I’ve been doing it for that long. When getting your children married, didn’t you make good use of the fact that the head of your family was an executive at Sunyang? “Could it be that you were just saving it to use it for your grandchild’s wedding?”
“Oh, no. President.”
“Then that’s enough. I will tell you to take care of your severance pay so you don’t have to worry about it, so from now on, just work with an empty mind. and… . Everyone got into a lot of trouble while holding high positions. I turned a blind eye to all of that. Aren’t you grateful? “Uh-huh.”
Only Chairman Jin’s laughter spread throughout the hospital room.
It may seem like it is being said in passing, but it is a clear warning.
When selecting a site for a new factory, surrounding land was purchased in advance and sold when land prices rose. If the company had good news, he would hoard stocks under borrowed names and make huge profits. When selecting a new subcontractor, there were even cases where a relative or acquaintance’s company was selected and shares were burned.
Everyone turns a blind eye to this, but it is not difficult to make it an issue.
Chairman Jin’s smile is no different from a warning not to think about anything else even if you accept your resignation today.
“By the way, even if you quit the company, I will ask you to prepare an audit position and an office, so if you are bored, you can come out and do some leisurely work.”
Two years, a period in which you can maintain your dignity while receiving a generous severance pay and the current salary as an auditor.
This is the last appearance of the people who devoted their lives to Sunyang Group.
Of course, 99.9% cannot enjoy this luxury and are kicked out… .
“Okay, everyone go back and do your work. “I need to get some rest.”
When the clear order to congratulate the guests was given, everyone bowed and retreated.
“Ah, President Son. “You will stay for a moment.”
President Son Hoon-jae’s expression became even darker as he dismissed the secretary who had been helping Chairman Jin and left him alone.
“Do you think things at work are a mess these days? “Those guys have a grumpy look on their faces.”
“It’s because I’m anxious because everyone has tomorrow. Anyway, good job. “Rather than having a difficult time with the two vice-presidents, it was better to keep them focused on emptying their minds like this.”
“Even though you are old, why do you forget that you are still a man, Won? “Why don’t you know it’s time for a water change?”
“I guess it’s because it’s a shame. Chairman, please understand.”
“What is there for me to understand? “It’s because I care about you.”
“I’m fine. Actually, I should have quit last year, but I missed the time. By the way, I wrote the date on my resignation letter. “I will sort things out by the end of this month and step down.”
“I’m sorry and thank you. “For understanding what I mean.”
Sunyang Electronics is the representative of the group. No one is shameless enough to stand by even when the president, Son Hoon-jae, is stepping down.
“you’re welcome. Anything you want to say more than that… ?”
“I mean the shares that you and the others hold.”
“Ah yes. Just say the word. “I will move it.”
Chairman Jin smiled at his answer. Even though it was a whopping 5% stake, there was no sign of negativity at all.
“No, there is no need to move. Keep holding on. That’s my severance pay. but… .”
“Shoes, Chairman. That can’t be possible. “Isn’t it just a stake in an affiliate?”
President Son Hoon-jae, who was shocked, threw up his hand, but Chairman Jin just kept smiling.
“Does it sound like I’m saying this because I don’t know what the stake is?”
“Oh, no.”
“Then do as I say. Instead, you are the trustee for the voting rights of the shares. If it’s my order, there won’t be any problem, right? “Don’t complain anymore.”
“yes. President. “Then, Mr. Chairman, please tell us your thoughts on voting rights.”
“Just think about one thing and decide for yourself. Is it beneficial to the group?”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
President Son Hoon-jae bowed his head deeply.
“If you don’t have anything more to say, I’ll just get up. “You look very tired.”
“Okay, good job. Oh. “I was wondering if there would be any change or strange atmosphere after my children found out that it was not long before I left for the underworld.”
Chairman Jin said while looking closely at President Son Hoon-jae’s face as if he was trying to see if there was even the slightest sign of something strange.
“Everyone is busy. haha.”
“You’re busy?”
“Executives are busy trying to figure out who they should line up behind, and employees with poor performance are worried that there might be a large-scale restructuring.”
“Is that starch? You know what I’m asking, but you’re saying something else… !”
Seeing Chairman Jin’s disapproving expression, President Son Hoon-jae searched his memory for a moment and then cautiously opened the door.
“I haven’t confirmed it exactly, but there is a slightly strange story going around. But it soon became quiet and I just watched it… .”
“This guy! Why do you take so much time? “Tell me quickly.”
“There are rumors that they are considering changing the current group structure into a new holding company. And this rumor circulated long before the Chairman entered the hospital, so I forgot about it.”
Although it was something that President Son Hoon-jae said casually, he immediately regretted it. This was because Chairman Jin, who had already become stiff, was shaking with his fists clenched.
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