[080]A bleak new year for some people 3
The sound of the economy collapsing did not stop even in the new year.
On January 14, Nasan Group went bankrupt, followed by an application for composition by Far East Construction, ranked 31st in the business world.
Far East Construction, known as the ‘Construction Five’ and leading the industry, acquired a securities company and expanded its business with abundant funding capabilities, but for that very reason, it was hit hard by the foreign exchange crisis.
There were widespread rumors that Daea Construction, which had similar characteristics to Far East Construction, was in fact bankrupt.
“Did you hear anything?”
Oh Se-hyeon could not hide his nervousness.
“why? Do you think Daea Construction will survive?”
“Don’t believe the rumors. It’s been over a month since I heard people say I’ll collapse today or tomorrow. I guess we thought wrong. “Myeongsul is tough.”
“I heard your financial situation is worse than Far East Construction? “How can I hold on?”
“I know yeah! “When we entered Southeast Asia and were shattered by the financial crisis there, we were told that our funding lines were tight, but we were able to survive.”
“Does the president of Daeah Construction have a lot of money saved up? ?”
“Have you ever seen a business owner in our country who is saving his company by sacrificing his personal wealth? When it goes bankrupt, it becomes more urgent to steal money from the company… .”
Oh Se-hyun stopped what he was saying and looked at my face.
“Hey, isn’t this really work?”
“Is that possible? “It looks like this inside and out. How can they steal the company’s assets?”
“Turn around and block. Since you are a construction company, you must have quite a bit of land, right? By quickly disposing of it, they are only blocking the bill. They said they didn’t pay the employees’ salaries for over three months. They only block urgent drafts and take away the whole point. “If you do that until you go bankrupt, your pockets will get richer.”
“Uncle, that could lead to criminal punishment.”
“I’m thinking of taking these bastards’ money and bye-bye to Korea. “It is clear that they have no intention of saving the company by receiving a bailout or anything else.”
Run away at night.
The only difference from ordinary people is that the amount of money earned is enough to live off of for three generations.
In my head, the names of other construction companies besides Daea Construction kept passing by. Isn’t it impossible to take over a construction company that has taken out all the substance and left only the chaff?
But no suitable alternative came to mind.
This is because among Korea’s top construction companies, DaeAh Construction is the only one that focuses solely on construction without affiliates.
Other construction companies have affiliates, so it is not easy to acquire them separately.
Unlike me, who was frowning, Oh Se-hyun’s expression gradually became brighter.
“You bastards. “It was a good catch.”
“Is there any way?”
“Let’s hold a general shareholders’ meeting, sweep in embezzlement through breach of trust, and take over that position. “I hope it gets easier.”
My mind flashed.
Daeah Engineering & Construction stock is currently at the bottom. If you buy just 5%, it goes straight to the shareholders’ meeting. It may be easier to pick up the company and make a living after bankruptcy rather than negotiating with creditors.
“Let’s check again and get to work. how is it?”
“great. My uncle too.”
When I raised my thumb, Oh Se-hyun picked up the receiver and said.
“If you become the chairman of a conglomerate, know that it will all be thanks to me.”
Oh Se-hyun instructed his employees to purchase Daeah Engineering & Construction shares and then hung up the phone.
“By the way, when was your cousin’s wedding?”
“The day after tomorrow. Only family members attend. “Like a chaebol, we do it secretly.”
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The wedding was held at Chairman Jin’s mansion.
Since it was a difficult time, only the minimum number of guests were invited and the media only published short articles.
Thanks to Chairman Jin’s request and the power of Hanseong Ilbo, reporters did not camp out around the mansion.
Although it was said to be the minimum number of people, both families were not ordinary families, so it was crowded with close to 200 people.
“Thanks to you, I got to see the house of the chairman of Sunyang Group. “It’s an honor for the family, dear.”
“Maybe it’s because they are from a similar family, but they all look good-looking.”
“You said the youngest in this family is twenty-one, right? So she can marry anyone?”
“Wake up, bitch. “They are all eligible for arranged marriages!”
The bride’s friends were chatting next to Hong So-young, who was wearing a pure white dress.
Hong So-young, who was always calm, could not hide her nervousness today.
“Where is the new home? Cheongdam-dong? Hannam-dong? Is it a villa? Or is it an apartment?”
“This is my in-laws’ house in Pyeongchang-dong. “This is the beginning of living with the in-laws.”
Friends frowned at Hong So-young’s words that she would start her newlywed life at her in-laws’ house.
“As expected, chaebol families still live in the Joseon Dynasty.”
“You’re a fool? Even if you tell me to go out and live, I have to stubbornly stick with it. Have you seen a prince living outside the kingdom?”
“The Vice Chairman of Sunyang Group is my in-law. Do you want to cook? Do you want to do laundry? Do you want to clean? I am an in-law who just needs to sit at the table in the morning and evening and smile brightly. “It’s worth doing, right?”
Although they were daughters of rich families who could easily be friends with Hong So-young, they all looked at her with envy as she was marrying into a completely different family, the eldest son of whom the lineage was certain.
Women hate the eldest son, but at a time when they were unable to hide their true feelings, which changed dramatically depending on their wealth, Jinyoung-Jun Jin was greeting guests at a guesthouse decorated as a wedding hall.
Excluding family members, the guests were not that busy, consisting of a few key personnel from affiliates and major figures from Hanseong Ilbo.
The friends who came in drove Jinyoung-Jun to a corner of the large garden and held out cigarettes.
He only shook hands and said hello with a forced smile, and it seemed like he was going to buy a cigarette without paying attention.
“Youngjun is getting married. Who will lead us now?”
“You bastard, are you still saying that? Marriage is just a formality. Our Youngjun will continue to play with us. Right?”
Jin Young-jun, who blew out a few puffs of cigarette smoke, hit his friends on the back of the head.
“shut up! You guys. Married men are f*cking around like bachelors. “I’m the last one to arrive, so that’s nonsense.”
“It’s because I feel sorry. Among our friends, are there one or two who look after their wives after they get married? “You’re telling me not to do that.”
“You idiot. That’s because their in-laws are better off. “It’s okay because it doesn’t apply to Youngjun.”
“That’s it. I won’t move once I get married. Yeonggamtaeng tells me to start working at the company in earnest. Isn’t it our situation that we have to pay attention to our parents even if we don’t care about our wife? “You have to play in moderation.”
“That’s right. Where would our Youngjun go? okay. I got the idea. “Hehe.”
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“I want to go again. “Let’s have a drink after our honeymoon.”
Jinyoungjun stubbed out his cigarette.
“By the way, where are you going on your honeymoon?”
“Prague. And you can see me for a moment.”
Jinyoung-Jun Jin walked towards the guesthouse again with a friend.
“Isn’t that kid there yesterday?”
“who? ah… Hanyang University Department of Theater and Film?”
“okay. “She’s either a supporting actor in a drama or something.”
“why? I stayed up all night playing and it wasn’t enough? Are you planning to wear it on your honeymoon? “Hehe.”
Jinyoungjun’s friend opened his mouth with a sinister smile.
“hey! really? “Did you turn around?”
“bastard. Quiet.”
Jinyoungjun looked around and relaxed when he saw that no one was there.
“Send me on a plane in two days. “I’ll tell you the hotel, so you can make a reservation and make contact in Korea.”
“As expected of Jinyoungjun. It’s really amazing. “Hehe.”
“Other than times like this, when can I play without being conscious of what people around me think? The honeymoon is only 10 days. How can you spend 10 days alone with a woman you barely know as your wife? If you spend two days together, you will get frustrated and leave. “I should have some fun too.”
“I guess you really liked her?”
“It’s hard to find a body like that. For now, she’s mine. He said he would give me the lead role in a drama. “Do you know that she will instantly get attention if she films just one TV commercial for our company?”
Jinyoungjun’s friend said with a grin.
“okay. Leave it to me. I’ll set the table for you, so you can eat as much as you want. I thought it was a wedding gift. “Hehe.”
Thinking about enjoying the girl from last night for more than a week, Jinyoung-Jun was itching to go on a honeymoon as soon as possible.
While the grandson who was getting married was full of idle thoughts, Chairman Jin was going around the guests’ seats at the guesthouse and ‘receiving’ greetings.
When Chairman Jin appeared, the people sitting at the table jumped up and congratulated him, and Chairman Jin tapped his shoulder a couple of times.
“President. No, in-laws. The guesthouse here is a bit fancy for a small wedding. haha.”
Hansung Ilbo Chairman Hong approached Chairman Jin with a smile on his face.
“Oh my, my in-laws. The granddaughter who raised gold and jade. You should feel comfortable in our home, but I am being cautious for no reason. haha.”
The two held hands.
“I have something to tell you for a moment. Would you like to change seats?”
Chairman Jin winked at his secretary and walked to the guesthouse’s separate room.
A tea table and comfortable chairs were provided in the quiet separate room.
“Now, let’s sit down.”
There was a moment of awkward silence, but Chairman Jin, who had taken a sip of tea, spoke first.
“Chairman Hong.”
“yes. “Please speak.”
“Now that we are part of a family, please stop.”
Chairman Jin’s voice was soft, but the eyes he looked at Chairman Hong were sharp.
“What do you mean?”
It wasn’t like he was acting like a fool, but he seemed like he genuinely didn’t know what Chairman Jin meant.
“With people like this, how could I make a living as a writer? Tsk tsk.”
Chairman Jin clicked his tongue lightly.
“It’s about putting the kids behind our family. “Stop that.”
“Buy, in-laws.”
Chairman Hong’s wrinkled face could not hide his embarrassment.
“My granddaughter, who won’t hurt my eyes, is getting married, and I think the grandfather would like to know what kind of people his in-laws are. Until now.”
“Well, that’s not it… .”
“Just shut up and listen to me.”
I heard harsh words, but instead of getting angry, I had no choice but to bow my head. He is older and has a higher level of relationship.
Arranged marriages occur because of mutual need, but the superior-subordinate relationship still remains.
If one party desperately wants a marriage, an equal relationship between in-laws is impossible.
“Don’t get excited as if sneaking in a granddaughter is some big deal. I just liked the little boy because he looked bright and confident. “That’s it.”
Chairman Jin lifted his teacup and quenched his throat.
“Our Youngjun isn’t smart yet. Even though I’m 30, I still like to play like a child. I like drinking and being a girl. I don’t know if I thought it was flimsy and easy to put in my husband’s hand and massage… .“
“Oh, no. President. I would never think like that… .”
Before I knew it, the title had changed from in-law to chairman.
“But it’s okay for my child. Because he’s my grandson. It doesn’t matter if I live with all the flaws in the world. He’s my grandson! “No matter how harsh the world points at you, you can’t even cross the threshold of our house!”
Chairman Jin’s voice became louder.
“If you have even the slightest thought of setting up our child as a scarecrow and trying to manipulate the Sunyang Group at your wife’s house… It’s not too late. “Granddaughter, if you don’t want to end up like a simple daughter-in-law, forget all that thought.”
Chairman Jin got up from the chair, but Chairman Hong couldn’t even stand up because his legs were shaking.
“It’s not over just because the marriage is over. As a son-in-law, don’t tell our child to come or go. I won’t ever meet my in-laws’ family. If you want to see her granddaughter, just call her. Today is the last time Youngjun sees the faces of your family. If we meet, it’s work. We only meet when we hand out advertisements. “No one with the Hong surname can set foot in the building with our Sunyang’s name on it.”
Chairman Jin’s final warning as he left the separate room caught Chairman Hong’s ears.
“The Hansung Ilbo pen can be defeated by the power of Sunyang Group’s money. “Don’t listen to me lightly.”
In the separate room where Chairman Jin left, Chairman Hong sat alone for a long time.
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