Money Likes Me Too - Chapter 61



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Episode 61.

The groundbreaking ceremony is over.

‘······I sincerely welcome the opening of the Cocoa 2nd Cloud Data Center, which will be the pride of Gangwon-do in the future, and I, Ki Bong-ryeol, as the Governor of Gangwon-do, would like to take this opportunity to thank Cocoa CEO Kang Si-hyeon······.’

‘······This data center construction will be a great help in revitalizing the local economy, and furthermore, it will become a data hub in Northeast Asia. I, Bae Du-sik, have no doubts about this. I was born and raised in Gangwon-do, and I have become the vice minister······.’

There is a lot to say.

It’s so hard to break a single tape.

Everyone who came out was fleshed out. Their names were added like licorice in a pharmacy. Of them, those two were the worst.

Thanks to that, the meal continued late into the night. I yawned.

“I heard that Vice Minister Bae is aiming for the next by-election.”

Lee Jong-suk gave a tip.

“That guy?”

“yes.”

“The vice minister is also leaving as governor?”

“There’s no reason why you can’t go. You can just quit. I heard that the vice minister and the current governor are likely to face off in the local elections.”

I knew it. There was a lot to say.

“But Mr. Hong solved it cleverly. If only one person had pushed it too hard, the other side would have definitely interfered. He did a good job of taking the initiative. Look at the expressions on their faces. They look happy. It’s like they’re dreaming the same thing. They’re happy because their votes have increased.”

Politics is difficult, after all. My interests lie elsewhere.

“Is it okay if I don’t give you political funds or anything like that?”

“Don’t even say a word. Don’t you know that the Anti-Corruption Act is coming soon? That kind of thing doesn’t work in today’s world.”

He shook his head.

I also hate breaking the law. But I hate not spending money even more. I said that out of desperation. It was a regret.

Somehow or another, the event ended that day.

“Thank you all for your hard work.”

We were the only ones left. It was time to look around the scene. Hong Jeong-tae still had energy, unlike someone who had just attended a big event. He didn’t forget to give a long explanation even as he went around.

“The on-site office building is scheduled to be built here.”

“That’s the server building. It’s the best of the best places. GIS analysis companies and disaster experts are giving it a thumbs up and asking how they managed to get all this land.”

There was no stopping the talk.

“The most advantageous thing of all is the cost.”

“Do you want to hear more?”

Yes, even if you don’t need political funds, I’d be grateful if you could at least help with construction costs. I asked with great anticipation.

“I disagree.”

He smiled, revealing his teeth.

“We were able to save more money than we thought. The governor of Gangwon Province said that if we wanted, we could transfer the subsidy that was supposed to be given to Wonju Innovation City to this side.”

“······Why?”

“Why, why? I want to stamp my seal of approval on my achievements.”

“So, what did Mr. Hong say? You didn’t say you would accept it, did you?”

He looked at me.

“The subsidy you promised······.”

Before I could finish speaking, he saw the corners of my eyes moving fiercely and changed his words. He was quick-witted.

“······I can’t refuse, but I haven’t given a definite answer yet. What should we do, sir?”

“Please remain neutral. I won’t say anything else.”

“All right.”

Fortunately, it seemed like he understood what I said.

“Then everyone, come this way. This is the research building site. We are also planning to expand the residence facilities so that you can stay overnight…”

He started walking again, still having places to introduce. Everyone followed him.

After everything was over, Hong Jeong-tae thought.

‘As expected, it’s our CEO. He looks after even small businesses so meticulously.’

Actually, it’s not small.

It is the largest hyperscale data center in the country with over 150,000 units. It is a big business by anyone’s standards.

However, it is not like the representative of the parent company will come to the groundbreaking ceremony in person.

Kang Si-hyeon is in a position similar to that of the group chairman. If a large corporation had been designated this time, he would have been the person the Fair Trade Commission would have designated as the CEO without fail. He carries a different kind of weight.

But why did you come all the way here?

The meaning it refers to is clear.

‘I’m watching, that’s what I’m saying.’

So I couldn’t do anything carelessly. That’s why I brought up the subsidy story. As expected, his eyes changed. There was something he didn’t like.

What is that?

I thought about it carefully.

‘That’s it.’

Throwing in empty cash without support is low-level. Shaking up politicians or administrators and getting a little bit of subsidy is middle-level.

If you are an expert, you must draw the bigger picture.

We shouldn’t be intoxicated by small things like local government subsidies. That’s what Kang Si-hyeon meant. I had forgotten the beastly nature I saw when I was helping.

It was in the returning car. Hong Jeong-tae was amazed.

“Wait a minute, isn’t the chief over there?”

“Yes, sir.”

Chan-hyuk Ahn, who was sitting in the passenger seat, reacted immediately.

“I’m talking about the public cloud computing pilot project for local governments. You haven’t applied yet, have you?”

“The boss told me to put it on hold······.”

“It’s time now. Let’s go right away. Please start with the application. And there’s something else we need to do.”

Despite Ahn Chan-hyeok’s surprised expression, Hong Jeong-tae continued speaking.

“Let’s first figure out what the representative wants and then take the initiative. It’s too late to do it after he says it. It seems like he’s not satisfied with subsidies at the local government level. He must be hoping for cooperation at the government level.”

“······.”

“Do you have the contact information for Rep. Bae Du-sik’s aide?”

“yes.”

“Okay. Please make an appointment. I think there may be something that requires me to come see you in person and speak to you urgently.”

Suddenly, I remembered what former head of the support group Lee Chung-jae, who is now a wild man, had said.

‘Mr. Jeong-tae, do you like martial arts?’

It was a random question.

‘yes?’

‘There is a saying, ‘The realm of the heart sword. The heart is the heart, the sword is the sword.’ It means to handle the sword with the heart, not the hand. It is a technique used by the most advanced masters.’

‘Why are you suddenly talking about that?’

‘The same goes for dealing with people. Management masters don’t run a business by giving orders. They let people move on their own. It’s called ‘mindfulness.’ I also want to reach the level of a master, or rather, a person like that.’

At that time, I didn’t understand the true meaning.

“Simyeong, haha.”

Now I know.

He drew a big picture by using himself without saying a word. It is a realm that has no end in sight.

“Yes? Sim Yeong-i? Do you also like Wild Times, Mr. Hong?”

“No, it’s nothing.”

Hong Jeong-tae’s misunderstanding was developing day by day.

* * *

ASW Korea CEO Ben Kim wiped his glasses and looked at the monitor again. He thought he had seen something wrong.

[Domestic’s largest ‘Cocoa 2nd CDC’ even gets eco-friendly LEED Platinum rating?······ Declaration to become number one without competitors in the future.]

Not only the title but also the picture was familiar.

‘No matter how I look at it, it’s there.’

The exact location was not disclosed. But he knew it even if no one else did. Just a quick glance at the layout was enough. It was definitely the land that had been secured as a site and then lost.

Just in case, I called the person I had worked with.

“Mr. Gwangseok, is this the right place?”

“I think what the CEO said is right.”

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He nodded immediately.

“No, why is this suddenly in the newspaper? And how did you know about Cocoa? Did you properly sign a secret agreement?”

“Of course.”

He looked resentful at the unfair questioning.

“I made it clear that if you leak it, you should be prepared to sue for civil damages. It definitely wasn’t a leak.”

Ben knows too. It was just so absurd that he couldn’t just ignore it.

So, in the end, it’s just a coincidence.

It was a land that I had worked hard to obtain. I was so upset that I sold it for such a low price for no reason, and then it happened to go to a competitor. The absurd thing actually happened.

It’s all Niki Huang’s fault.

If it weren’t for her interference, none of this would have happened. There would have been a new ASW area (data center) in that spot, and her name would have been in that newspaper article instead of Cocoa Kang Si-Hyeon.

I cooked some porridge and gave it to the dog.

That alone is unfair, and now all that’s left is to be bitten. It’s not a dog, it’s a lion. One arm has already been bitten off. Because the SBC building was taken away.

It can’t end like this.

If I stay still, I’ll be eaten alive. A terrible thought came to me.

“Let’s get up. Let’s go somewhere.”

I had to jump into sales.

“Where to?”

“Whether it’s GH or Seongsam, you have to go somewhere and get results. If you just sit there, who will give you the results?”

As I said that, I felt even more frustrated and angrier.

That was when.

“Mr. Manager. Call me.”

The secretary relayed the message. It was a call from the incompetent Niki Hwang.

– I’ve got some good information, Ben.

“Oh, I see.”

Her voice was clear. Ben forced himself to control his bubbling heart. He had to endure it for now.

-Why is your attitude like that?

One of the touches is like a ghost.

– Is there anyone else as good as me? Is there anyone else who cares about the work of a distant Korean branch as if it were their own? You should be grateful.

“······Thank you very much.”

– I’m fine with bowing down. Just listen to my story. There’s a guy named Park Woong-jong in Korea. He’s a third-generation member of the GH Group. He’s my close friend. I see him sometimes when I come to Japan. He asked me a favor.

This time it’s not about astrology.

“So?”

I held the phone tightly without realizing it. Niki’s proud voice rang in my ears.

– I knew Ben would be interested.

“Please say something.”

– You have to repay me later, you know? Give and take is business etiquette.

After letting out all the colors, Niki slowly continued speaking.

– I want an integrated cloud solution between affiliates. The company name is ‘Blue Mobile’. It’s a dinosaur IT company with a market cap of over 2 trillion. Please send me a quick quote. How about it? Are you still laughing at what I’m saying?

“······Huh? What did you say? Crackle.”

– Ben? You’re not in a callable area. What’s going on? Can’t you hear me, Ben? Ben?

“Squeak, Nikki? Squeak.”

I hung up the phone and turned it off. I wasn’t going to answer.

‘This time, I won’t get hurt. This guy.’

One mistake was enough. I couldn’t let her play with me twice. It was a timid rebellion.

* * *

Summer is approaching.

Seok Hyun-gon’s Financial Plus headquarters has finally produced results through collaboration with Alphamind.

“Alpha Redit development is complete. Testing is also complete.”

Alpha Credit was the name of a new AI alternative credit rating model. It was a feat achieved in just fifteen business trips.

You’ve had a hard time.

In the future, Cocoa Alexis will operate the ‘Cocoa Credit’ developed by itself and this Alpha Credit in a complementary manner. In simple terms, this means that they will use both. When a loan application comes in, the score of the model that gave the higher score among the two will be used.

That means you can lend to more people.

‘More costs, less returns.’

This is Coban’s motto. It’s an exciting future just thinking about it. It makes me feel good.

“Thank you for your hard work, Chief Seok.”

“no.”

Somehow, there seemed to be a shadow on his face. It must have been because the lights in the office were dim.

“ah.”

He was about to leave when he suddenly stopped.

“Why? Do you have anything left to say?”

“Nothing much. Mr. Hassabis asked me once when I would be coming to London.”

“Was that so? Do you happen to know why?”

“yes.”

He continued.

“I have someone I want to introduce to you. I don’t know about anyone else, but I think he would definitely like Mr. Kang. He is a place that Seongsamdo of Korea has already invested in. I said this as a gift for entrusting him with this project.”

Seongsam?

This is unexpected. Are you challenging me to a showdown with Seongsam right now? My blood suddenly boiled.

As expected, Damien knows my personality exactly.

“So who would you like to introduce to me?”

“His name is Joshua Benji. And Hassabis added this:”

His mouth opened.

“GANs (Generative Adversarial Networks).”

Gans?

“yes.”

He continued his explanation.

“In Korean, it’s a generative adversarial network. I heard the explanation, but it would be inaccurate if I relayed it to you, and Mr. Hassabis said that Director Yoo Jae-hong would know better, so I asked him to explain it to me.”

I immediately called Yoo Jae-hong.

“Oh, Talubayo?”

An unknown word suddenly came out.

“What is Taluba?”

“It’s the name of a startup that both Seongsam and MS are fighting over. Everyone is probably looking to scout Joshua Benji.”

“So why? What kind of technology is it?”

He explained slowly.

“You can think of AI as a technology that can draw pictures, take photos, and create videos.”

“It’s nothing special?”

“It’s not a big deal. That picture, that photo, that video doesn’t exist in this world. So, to put it simply, it’s data created by artificial intelligence.”

Creation? That sounds a bit tempting.

With that kind of intelligence, he’ll even teach you how to spend your money. ‘Eureka!’ I banged my desk loudly.

“Okay. Let’s go.”

Yoo Jae-hong looked puzzled.

“So where to?”

“London.”

“Why London?”

“Because that Taluba is in London.”

‘No way.’ His eyes wavered.

“That would be right. Mr. Hassabis introduced me to you, so I’m sure you’ll be a great help to our company.”

‘It will help me spend money.’ I swallowed those words. The opportunity to finally borrow the wisdom of artificial intelligence had come.

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