Money Likes Me Too - Chapter 232



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Episode 232.

Time flies like an arrow. Half of 2023 has already passed.

[Kang Si-hyeon’s movie title, not ‘KANG’ but .]

There was a lot of talk about the title “Kkang” so they even made an official correction.

And then summer passed and fall came, but the talk about that damn movie just wouldn’t stop.

And that’s not all.

To make matters worse, a strange incident occurred.

[ After the aftermath of the movie , singer ‘Rain”s song meme is also a trend. ······Rain announces, ‘Since it has come to this, I will transfer to Coco I&M.’ ]

[ ‘Rain’ follow-up album finally rises to #1 on the charts, ‘No selfishness, full of love for the company!!’ ······ Warm transfer comments, and MT Enter’s stock price suddenly goes up! UP! ]

That’s not the problem. The problem lies elsewhere.

Instead of Coco I&M, which was not listed for fear of making money, the stock price of MT Entertainment, which we acquired, has risen. It’s like killing two birds with one stone.

The reason is also absurd.

They say it’s because of the movie title. That’s ridiculous.

Thanks to that, there were people who felt bad (me) and people who felt good.

“Mr. Chairman, this is Song Yoo-hwan from Coco I&M.”

It was Song Yu-hwa. Since Han Jang-soo was becoming quiet, it seemed like it was Song Yu-hwa’s turn. Maybe that was why she had been visiting the chairman’s office so often these days.

I waved my hand in advance at her as she went to work at the chairman’s office as usual.

“If you’re talking about my movie, stop talking early.”

In that regard,

“This time, it’s not about movies.”

She frowned as she came in, looking like a mother scolding her naughty son.

“Then what?”

“It’s a different story, so don’t be scared in advance.”

“I’m not scared.”

“Then what is it?”

As she sat down, Vice Chairman In took out some refreshments as if he had been waiting for her and placed them between the two of us.

Song Yu-hwa winked one eye.

“Thank you, Vice Chairman In. After all, there is no one else but you.”

– What? I can give anything for Chairman Song.

The two of them were just fighting each other like crazy. I tackled them.

“So what’s that other story? Tell me.”

At my words, she took out the tablet she had prepared and placed it on the table without saying a word. The title caught my eye.

[Gyeonggi-do World Ranger Competition Success, Results Report (Cocoa Sports Holdings, Cocoa I&M)]

It was out of the blue.

‘Ah, this.’

I remembered something the Gyeonggi Province governor asked me to do a few years ago.

It was a difficult event for the government to host, and they asked for our help in case something went wrong. At the time, they were busy with other things, so they just threw the matter to Cocoa I&M and Cocoa Sports Holdings and forgot about it.

It’s Song Yu-hwa after all.

It looks like he dealt with it without forgetting it.

It’s natural to be meticulous when it comes to spending money. Even though she says things like that, Song Yu-hwa is really good at her job.

But for now I pretended not to know.

“Why is this?”

“Just take a look.”

There’s only one thing I want to see in the report: the money spent on it.

– Total cost: $100 million (about 120 billion won)

Was that all? I said it without realizing it.

“Huh? What did you say?”

“Oh, no.”

It was quickly resolved.

But I still couldn’t hide my disappointment towards her. I couldn’t spend even 120 billion, and I wondered how many years I had waited to spend this.

‘You didn’t even wait.’

Song Yu-hwa looked at me with that expression on her face.

I smoothed my expression.

Moved to the next chapter.

The attached article then included an expert’s analysis of the enormous economic impact of this event, along with the statement, “Thanks to cocoa, we were able to preserve our country’s national prestige, which could have easily collapsed.”

I didn’t read it all, but it made me feel a little better.

There is a saying that it hurts less when you get hit with both hands. I am not the only one who has benefited. That is fortunate.

Song Yu-hwa cleared her throat.

“Please see the next one.”

[Final report on the filming of the movie ].

“It’s a movie this time?”

“That’s a movie.”

Accompanied by Song Yu-hwa.

Come to think of it, time really flies.

It seems that filming for was completed while I was too busy with other things to pay attention to it.

I vividly remember filming a cameo while working.

In the meantime, everything has been completed and only distribution remains.

But the important thing is the same. This time again, the first thing to look at is money.

– Total production cost: 4 billion dollars (about 5 trillion won)

It was disappointing again. Even though they set the table, they didn’t spend money.

“I didn’t hear much this time either.”

“Yes, but this time I cautiously expect it to be a box office hit. Look below.”

Wow? It wasn’t a disaster? Looking down, it was even more spectacular.

– Expected Revenue: $10 billion (about 12 trillion won)

weird.

‘Is the minus missing?’

No matter how I think about it, a movie that cost 4 billion dollars to make earned more than twice that amount, 10 billion dollars?

That’s ridiculous.

Even if it makes sense, it must not happen.

Is it possible that the minus hundred billion dollar bill is missing a symbol? If so, that makes sense.

I pressed the ‘Edit’ icon without realizing it. I hastily drew a line in front of the number 1. It looked like a ‘+’ sign. But it didn’t matter. As long as my intention of ‘-10 billion dollars’ was conveyed, that’s enough.

I feel relieved.

‘This is a little better.’

I handed the tablet to Song Yu-hwa.

“I think this is enough.”

“Then we will proceed with follow-up measures. Are there any further instructions?”

“Yes, this is enough.”

I sighed in relief as I watched her back as she returned after finishing her report. Today, too, our Cocoa showed no signs of going under.

Meanwhile, Song Yu-hwa returned to Coco I&M and checked the report one last time.

But guess what? Something had changed.

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‘huh?’

I was so busy thinking about other things that I couldn’t fully observe Chairman Kang’s actions, and in the meantime, I made corrections to the report.

A horizontal line started in front of the number ‘1’ and ran across the numbers.

It looked like a ‘+’ or a number ‘4’.

‘+00’ doesn’t make sense. It should be seen as ‘400’. That interpretation is correct, even if you look at the slight slash in front of the horizontal line.

‘also!’

10 billion dollars is not enough. Chairman Kang’s intention was that it should be 40 billion dollars.

Even though his words are a bit off, Chairman Kang is definitely hoping for success. He is doing this on purpose to whip himself, who is satisfied with small successes. I always feel this, but he is really a tsundere.

“Sister, did you have a nice trip?”

She is an employee who has served him since he was president. She has now been promoted to chief secretary. But she still insists on calling him “sister.”

Song Yu-hwa ordered it. It’s because of her beginner’s mind.

“okay.”

“What did the chairman say?”

“I don’t think you’re satisfied. I think the chairman wants a profit of more than 10 times.”

A mere 10 billion is not enough, she said, tears welling up in her eyes. He had no intention of betraying Chairman Kang’s deep feelings. The employee looked at him as if he had expected that.

“Let’s do it, together.”

“Of course. But are you crying? Sister?”

“Oh, no.”

I didn’t want to show that I was crying. The chairman was always supposed to be a strong person.

‘Like our Chairman Kang.’

Song Yu-hwa was confident that it would turn out like that too.

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Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s workload did not decrease in the second half of the year. No, it increased. His name is not called ‘Elon Musk’ for nothing.

To conclude, Starship was a success.

[ Starship, a journey to Mars exploration. Communications lost after the first separation. ······ ‘Half success, but a step that must be taken.’ Elon Musk’s self-evaluation. ]

Of course, it’s only half a success, but a success is a success.

The failed part is clear. If we just improve that part and launch, it is clear that we will successfully launch within this year at the latest.

There was a reason why it had to be that way.

‘thank god.’

This would allow the low-orbit habitation module, Nexus Two, whose development is almost complete in collaboration with Cocoa, to be connected to the ISS.

Starship is just the first step.

We also need to send 100 AI humanoids. We also need to hold the ISS conference, which Cocoa promised and sent invitations to participants, without any problems. I finally took a breather with this.

He made this assertion to Gwynne Rockwell, who happened to be visiting the United States to give him encouragement.

“The next launch will be different than this one.”

“You absolutely must do so.”

That was her answer.

“The shareholders have high expectations. How many times have you, Elon, let down your shareholders’ expectations?”

I didn’t say anything about Kang Si-hyun’s expectations. Musk knew that without me saying anything. But I said something he didn’t mean.

“It’s all for our company······.”

“If it weren’t for Chairman Kang Si-hyeon, the shareholders would still be disappointed by the same actions.”

Musk scratched his head.

It was a playful face full of complaints. But there was no objection. It was true. Rockwell changed the subject.

“Reporters are gathered at the press center.”

It was her nagging that I had missed all this time.

“Speak up. The press is more friendly to you than ever before. If you don’t make the same mistakes as last time, there will definitely be a lot of good articles about the next Musk University announcement.”

Huh? How? Musk’s eyes widened.

“Gwyn, did you know?”

“Yes. Do I look like someone who doesn’t know what Elon’s plan is?”

“······Cocoa has changed a lot since then.”

“of course.”

She blushed.

“Stop talking nonsense and just follow me.”

Elon Musk followed her as she opened the door and headed toward the press center. This announcement was a big one.

Musk University is founded.

‘Elon Musk has the advantage in winning the Nobel Peace Prize this year because Kang Si-hyun supports him.’

‘It’s a feat that even Steve Jobs and Bill Gates couldn’t achieve. It wasn’t an easy decision, so Elon will have to show something that matches it.’

I took the advice to heart and thought about what I could do.

The answer was easy: establish a university.

Of course, it’s not like they’re suddenly doing something they’ve never done before. There was a history of establishing and then closing alternative schools called ‘Ad Astra’ and ‘Astra Nova’ centered around the Tesla Gigafactory Residence in Texas.

But now is different from then.

‘If it’s for the Nobel Peace Prize, then for Mr. Kang who believed in me.’

I will continue to work on this project more consistently. It has made the road to Mars easier, so it is only right that we do this much.

“The new university will be built not only in the United States but also in Korea.”

“Okay, okay, then just tell the reporters. I’m not interested.”

Gwynne Rockwell said dryly.

Meanwhile, in Korea.

Elon Musk then appeared on the screen and began his speech. He said that the Starship launch was a significant success.

He was proud. His mouth opened.

— Starship will be able to complete a full low-Earth orbit return trip within this year. If that happens, the next stop will be the moon.

Everyone held their breath. Now the real story begins.

“Wow!”

The cheers came a beat later. The conference room was filled with cocoa employees cheering him on with one heart.

I was the same way.

Musk was truly amazing.

I like his confident statement. The Starship launch is only half-successful, but he already talks as if the low-orbit mission has been a success.

That means you have that much confidence.

At least it won’t fail to the extent of connecting Nexus Two to the ISS. If you want to spend money properly, you have to build the Nexus Three, a lunar colony, and then there are mountains of things to do, such as the artificial magnetic field device for the next goal of terraforming Mars, and transporting hydrogen bombs.

I started talking about that anyway.

—······ Going to the moon means going to Mars just a little further on.

The story of Mars is finally out.

— If the Artemis program is successful, we at SpaceX Cocoa will do our best to mass-produce the Nexus Three to create a colony on the moon and ultimately as a way station on the way to Mars. The final step is ‘The Nexus’ on Mars. A Martian colony. NASA said it would take 480 years.

silence.

— With Cocoa and SpaceX, 480 years won’t be 48 years!

“Wow!”

The conference room was soon filled with applause.

“Long live Chairman Kang Si-Hyeon!”

“Long live Elon! Let’s go to Mars!”

The cocoa employees who had been listening with bated breath shouted at the same time. I did the same.

‘at las!’

Now the tanks began to advance in an unstoppable direction. Expectations were high.

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