## Chapter 347 – 34. Invitation to Myself (9)
It seems…
It will take a considerable amount of time and effort to change this perception.
‘I’m going to suffer for this, aren’t I?’
This absurd notion that I hate freeloading and value my own achievements.
If it weren’t for this, I would have inherited various shares from my grandfather long ago and be living a very comfortable life.
But now…
It’s not like I’m creating something from nothing, but I’m buried in work all day, racking my brain.
‘Still, this route has a higher potential. Cheers.’
Since the milk has already been spilled, I forced myself to rationalize it.
Well, it would be nice to inherit things from the start, of course, but in the end, that’s a path where I can’t prove my abilities.
But the path I’m walking now, though somewhat difficult, is a path where I can be recognized for my abilities.
If there’s a person who simply inherited everything without achieving anything on their own, and a person who has accomplished something on their own, even if it’s a small achievement, the latter will naturally be evaluated more favorably.
Even Koh Min-young likes this side of me.
Besides, now that we’ve started supplying RK-99, the shares will eventually come to me anyway.
It’s only natural when I’m developing and selling something ridiculous that costs 20 million won per gram. Only Chairman Koh Young-man can compete with this kind of achievement.
‘Okay. Let’s just let go of any regrets now. I am Go Mu-yeol, who hates freeloading. I place a very high value on my own achievements.’
Brainwashing is nothing special.
If you can deceive your brain, that’s brainwashing.
I am…
Now Go Mu-yeol, who hates freeloading.
I hate freeloading very much.
I value the worth of effort.
I’m not some lowly larva that just takes and takes.
I value effort.
I hate freeloading very much.
I also, hate taking…
– Right?
– Since Min-young said so,
– I feel much more at ease.
– I was worried I might look strange.
– How could you?
– Seeing Mu-yeol working hard
– Just watching makes me happy, haha.
– But don’t just work too much.
– It’s not good to be all wrapped up in it alone.
It’s a bit ironic that the person most buried in work is saying that.
– If you need help, tell me.
– Yes.
– Me first.
– Okay?
– Uh… yes.
– Of course.
The small talk continued for a while.
Whenever we meet, both our eyes and bodies are hot, but when we’re apart like this, I keep thinking of things to say.
Even though I have to work, I keep bringing up all sorts of things, repeating “Just this one more thing…!” endlessly.
Koh Min-young was the same.
When she talks to me, especially when we’re far apart and talking on the phone or texting, she brings up trivial things, unlike her usual image.
She probably wants our conversation to last as long as possible too.
However, we can’t do that forever, so we eventually moved on to work.
– Initial quantity is out~.
She sent a picture of the RK-99 produced in ingot form.
It looks like a large piece of sweet bean jelly on the outside.
One block weighs 1kg, and since it’s 20 million won per gram, one of these is a whopping 20 billion won.
Ten blocks would be 200 billion, and 100 blocks would be a whopping 2 trillion.
– And this is
– Vitamin dough.
She also sent a picture of the RK-99 dough.
The final product delivered to Milliteris will mainly be this dough.
Milliteris will use this to manufacture RK-99 in the desired shape in the final production stage, that is, by baking it in a kiln.
From the outside, Mu-yeol Chemical will look like a bad company that uses a section of the Pyongyang Grand Factory to make useless powder and take huge unfair profits from Milliteris.
– Okay.
– I confirmed it.
– No problem.
– ….
– You only saw it in a picture,
– Is it okay?
– Of course.
– I trust Mu-yeol.
– And anyway,
– I’ll send Hye-young to do the final check too.
– If you say so.
Besides Koh Min-young, there is another person who knows about RK-99.
That is Kang Hye-young, Koh Min-young’s chief secretary.
Since she has a body equipped with nanobots and sensory sharing through neural signal relay, Koh Min-young will probably verify RK-99 through her eyes and senses.
– I made about 1 ton of dough first.
– Importing the raw materials is also
– Kind of a lot of work.
– Is a lot of work.
– It’s troublesome.
– But once you make it once,
– It’s smooth sailing from then on, so it’s okay.
For this initial production of RK-99, I directly plugged a pipe into a trading company that handles raw materials among the Korea Group affiliates to create a separate distribution network.
Of course, Baekseol and its staff actually did the work, but I also put in a lot of effort.
How much effort would it take to open a route, procure materials, and produce them in just a few days?
Besides, this is a top-secret operation, so I couldn’t even get other secretaries to do it.
– It’ll take some time
– To set up our facilities,
– So please deliver from next month.
– About 5 tons for now.
– 5 tons….
– Okay.
– I’ll make it.
5 tons of RK-99 dough.
About 100 trillion won.
Even if you add up all the money I’ve earned so far, this one transaction is much bigger.
‘Isn’t this about the budget of a decent small to medium-sized country?’
It’s a huge amount of money that you can’t easily see even in South Korea.
But Koh Min-young spat out that enormous transaction as if she were just dipping something in sauce.
As if it were nothing.
She has assets exceeding the unit of “gyeong,” so she can do that.
She’s on a different level than a beggar (?) like me….
‘Someday, I will too.’
I imagined holding the Korea Group in my hands and continued the answer.
– Okay.
– When the schedule is set,
– Hye-young will contact you.
– I wish I could
– Go there myself, but
– I have an overseas schedule,
– So I can’t.
– It’s a shame.
I’m disappointed too.
But I have to be satisfied with being able to see it indirectly through Kang Hye-young.
– Min-young can
– See, hear, and touch
– Through Kang Hye-young,
– So isn’t she basically seeing me?
– Does it work that way?
– Compared to that,
– I can’t see Min-young.
– I’m more disappointed.
– Okay.
– I guess so.
She simply agreed.
A normal person would have felt uncomfortable in terms of going through someone else’s body anyway, but it seems that our great Koh clan women don’t treat people like people, so…. they don’t feel that way.
– Mu-yeol,
– I have to go to work now.
– Ah,
– Then,
– I’ll see you next month.
– Okay.
– I’ll contact you.
– Yes.
The conversation ended.
The chat room, which had been constantly exchanging words, became quiet, leaving only traces.
“Ugh. She tells me not to just work too much, but she’s the busiest.”
I looked at the phone screen with a feeling of regret.
But nothing changes.
+++
The work continues on the way back to Incheon.
– All city councilors and district councilors have expressed their intention to attend.
“Oh. Looks like no one’s backing out this time?”
– Yes. Not a single one. In the case of Councilor Lee Jong-seok, he said he would attend despite his father’s memorial day.
“Memorial day? Hey, just let him go.”
– Ah, should I?
“It’s not about demanding 100% attendance, it’s about showing sincerity. It’s not about openly giving them a hard time like last time, but if there’s a real reason, they can be absent.”
I have to let them take care of their families.
If I make a fuss about that, I can’t rule.
– I understand. I’ll tell them that you heard the circumstances directly and allowed the absence.
“Okay. And while you’re at it, send them some gifts. To express condolences.”
– Yes.
“Look into the other ones too. If there’s a valid reason, take them out. But don’t be too lenient. Only for things related to family.”
– I understand.
After Sua’s report ended, I immediately called Mayor Jung Min-ah.
She answered right away.
– Yes, yes, yes, CEO. Mayor Jung Min-ah is on the phone!!
It’s still a reaction that reminds me of Min Ji-ah.
I can’t believe she’s the same woman who declared war on crime.
“Mayor. I’ve landed a big deal at Mu-yeol Chemical this time.”
– Ah… is that so?
“But the tax benefits haven’t been applied yet, right? Please apply them retroactively later.”
– Re, retroactively…? That’s… the scope that our city can handle is limited, so. I’ve also been talking to the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the National Tax Service-,
“And since you’re the mayor, I’m telling you this, but this deal is a bit unusual? I’m getting some pocket money from my aunt, so please take good care of that part.”
– Yes, yes?? U, unusual deal?? Pocket money???
“It’s a somewhat tricky, unfair transaction? I was originally going to do it like smuggling, but I felt guilty, so I’m telling only the mayor specifically.”
– ….
I deliberately exposed the transaction between Mu-yeol Chemical and Milliteris.
Since 100 trillion won is exchanged in the first transaction anyway, it’s impossible to hide it.
Rather, it’s more advantageous for security to show such suspicious signs and make them recognize it as embezzlement or breach of trust.
At this point, it’s just a common prank of a chaebol’s son, right? The scale is a bit too big, but considering the Korea Group, it’s enough to understand and move on.
“But I have to share the situation with the partner I’m going to work with, right?”
– Ah….
A troubled voice flowed from the phone.
It seems she’s already getting a headache thinking about how to deal with it.
Regardless, I continued.
“Don’t worry. I’ll take care of the mayor too. My secretary will give you a card at this banquet. Don’t lose it and keep it safe. Then you won’t have any financial difficulties in the future.”
– Ah, that-,
“Well, I’m busy now.”
I hung up the phone.
I couldn’t help but smile wickedly as I imagined the mayor’s face, flustered and not knowing what to do.
Why do I like tormenting people so much?
Especially when I see good-natured people like Min Ji-ah or Jung Min-ah, I can’t help myself.
Ah….
I guess I’m just another Koh after all.
