Omniscient Investment Point - Chapter 220



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220. The Beginning of Jupjup – 3

(1)

After breaking up with Hyun Ki-hyuk, I apologized to Kang Hyun-ji on the way back to my accommodations.

“Sorry.”

“What?”

“You’re just working on your honeymoon.”

“What are you talking about? This is the plan I came with. And I’m having fun.”

“really……?”

“I guess I take after my mom. It’s quite fun to watch and learn from her.”

It didn’t seem like it was just words.

That evening, even while eating, questions about magnets continued to come in.

“Then, after the takeover, we will need to appoint a representative from our side.”

“Of course. Perhaps, we will have to discuss that next time we meet with the current representative.”

“Next? When?”

“First of all, the magnetic has to go bankrupt, right?”

“Ah~”

I don’t know why Kang Hyun-ji, who nods her head, is so cute.

A teacher cannot be unfriendly to a student who wants to learn more.

So I started answering the following questions in more detail.

“But, don’t other places know about this situation?”

“What about other places, private equity funds like ours?”

“Yes, yes. Especially private equity funds in Japan and large-scale global companies.”

“maybe?”

“We will compete with those places.”

“Maybe so, maybe not. The electric car market is pretty stagnant right now, right?”

“But you say the future is electric cars? You say that’s why the Japanese government can’t help it?”

“There is no such thing as 100% in the world. Especially when a lot of money is involved, if you blindly believe that you can survive, you might get stabbed in the back of the head. Everything requires push and pull.”

“Ah~”

In that sense, I was at the stage where I had established a certain level of rapport with Hyun Ki-hyuk and was just showing him that I was interested.

Moreover, this interest also influenced the governor, who was able to find out more enthusiastically.

The next day, the effects were immediate.

“If we were to acquire Magnetic in the current situation, it would likely have to source automakers from Europe rather than the United States.”

“Why?”

“Both sides have component companies, but Europe has a more fragile value chain.”

“In a word, it’s not difficult to break through?”

“Yes, I think so.”

“But why couldn’t magnetics do that?”

“The management was incompetent. So, I personally think that we need to bring in a European manager.”

When I heard that and was silent for a moment, Myeong Ju-won quickly corrected the words he had said.

“Oh, that doesn’t mean Japanese people are incompetent. It just means the current management is incompetent. If we’re going to hire a new CEO, let’s have someone from Europe… .”

“I understand. However, in order to push it through, I think I’ll have to negotiate with Chairman Hyun Ki-hyuk again.”

“Oh, really?”

“Of course, that doesn’t mean the current president is against it. It just seems a bit complicated. You have to consider the intentions of the Japanese government, the Japanese automobile industry, connections, and Japanese organizations.”

“but…….”

There is nothing easy in this world.

But whenever things get difficult, I believe that it’s not worth giving up.

“I need to meet with the current president again to discuss this. Anyway, thank you for the advice.”

“Oh, of course I should. First, let me look into it further.”

“Yes, please take care of it.”

A request coming out of my mouth.

It’s almost like a conclusion that it’s time to return to Korea.

Understanding the intention, Myeong Ju-won smiles and nods.

“Okay, see you next time.”

“I will stop by often.”

“I would appreciate it if you could do that.”

This concludes my honeymoon and business trip to Japan.

(2)

The first place we stopped by before leaving was a souvenir shop.

I bought a ton of stuff.

Because there were so many people to give to.

“Phew, there are more people I have to take care of.”

“There’s nothing I can do about it. But it’s a good thing. Having a lot of friends and acquaintances.”

“yes…….”

Friends, acquaintances, and relatives.

Now we are tied like that.

My friends became her relatives, and her family became my relatives.

It makes me feel anew that we are a couple.

“But there are a lot more people on my brother’s side than on my side, so I’m worried about what happens after we arrive.”

“What is there to worry about?”

“I’ll contact you to let you know I’m back, send you a message, receive it and reply to it. Doesn’t that feel like the whole day will pass by?”

“What, really… … .”

But it was just as Kang Hyun-ji said.

After arriving, I called my parents-in-law, had a long chat, and then contacted my friends, relatives, and acquaintances.

“Oh my… It’s already twelve o’clock.”

“See? I told you. But do you know what’s scarier?”

“You mean you haven’t heard from them yet?”

“yes that’s right.”

Not everyone answered the phone.

At times like that, I leave a message.

‘You should reply quickly… ‘

I thought the reason he didn’t do it was because he wanted to contact me again tomorrow.

The person I was most looking forward to was my best friend, Kyungsoo Kim.

I don’t know why I’m so busy, but my phone rings early the next morning.

– Hey friend!

“Oh, that’s a surprise. Why are you screaming?”

– Hahaha, sorry. I forgot and fell asleep after I muted it. But did you have a good time? Did you make a good honeymoon baby?

“I don’t know, Inma.”

– Oh, your voice is weak. Maybe you overdid it?

“do you want to die?”

– You won’t die, and I have some good news for you while you’re on your honeymoon.

Good news? Is there any further progress in Jeju Island?

That wasn’t it.

– I’m moving. To Cheongdam-dong.

“Huh? Really?”

– Yeah. But the better news is, I’m going to your apartment.

“what?”

– Oh, don’t misunderstand. It’s not where you live, it’s somewhere else in the same neighborhood.

“omg…….”

– Why? You don’t like it?

“No, well, that’s not it. No. Now that I think about it, it’s good. If we’re close, we won’t have time to get bored. We can also meet each other as a family often.”

– Of course. That’s why I picked it up right away when your apartment was up for sale.

“Yeah, good job.”

Our apartment is also up for sale.

I thought house prices had hit rock bottom, but it seemed like I was hearing them fall even further.

‘Well, the real estate PF issue is still noisy… … .’

But it seems like the price of houses in Cheongdam-dong will go down more than I thought.

The next day, I went to work.

“Oh, I’m looking at apartments in Cheongdam-dong.”

After Tak Jun-seok asks if her honeymoon went well, she mentions the Cheongdam-dong apartment again.

“Huh? Where to?”

“It could be the CEO’s apartment, or it could be another apartment nearby.”

“Wow… … . This is a coincidence, isn’t it?”

“Huh? What does that mean?”

“My friend Kyungsoo moved into our apartment.”

“Oh, really? But it was just a coincidence. To be more precise… I guess I really wanted to go to Cheongdam-dong, where our CEO lives?”

“yes…….”

It certainly seemed like a coincidence.

But I feel like there are overlapping causes.

“Have you heard that Director Tak is moving to Cheongdam-dong?”

“i envy you…….”

“That’s right. Cheongdam-dong is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.”

“I wonder when I’ll get to go. Isn’t it like just living there makes you a kind of noble?”

Although it may be a bit of an exaggeration, most of the employees I met today mentioned Director Tak Jun-seok with envious eyes.

This is human nature before it becomes a characteristic of capitalism.

It’s our nature to want more and to look higher.

Because of this, people’s goals also come into your ears.

“But I think I can go if I try a little harder.”

“How many years have I been?”

“Hey, how many years… … If you invest well, you can do it in one go.”

I just stopped laughing.

(3)

After greeting everyone individually, I moved to Angel.

Everyone who came to my wedding was there too.

So I handed out the souvenirs I bought in Japan one by one, and Kang Dae-ho, who received them the latest, pouts.

“Hey, what is this souvenir?”

“Huh? You don’t like the keychain?”

“No, it’s just like everyone else. It’s too much. I thought you would care about me the most… … .”

“Wow~ I didn’t know you could be this childish.”

“Tch, people tend to look younger as they get older.”

“Yes, thank you for showing me the evidence yourself.”

“But I’m still better than you, Center Director Tak?”

Today, Tak Jun-seok is being mentioned a lot by other people.

I tilted my head and asked him.

“The center director? Huh? Is there another reason why that guy moved to Cheongdam-dong?”

“What? You’re moving to Cheongdam-dong?”

“Oh, you didn’t know? I’m actually planning on moving. Not yet.”

“Wow… … This guy, he forgets fair play… … .”

What the hell are you talking about?

I looked at Kang Dae-ho with eyes full of question marks.

Then Kang Dae-ho starts saying really childish things.

“That guy and I made a bet.”

“What if it’s a bet?”

“Who will be your real Charlie Munger… … .”

After speaking, Kang Dae-ho coughed several times in vain, feeling embarrassed.

I was so dumbfounded that I asked him.

“No, how do you determine who the real Charlie Munger is?”

“I’m sure people will tell you. Who is the number two in the group… … .”

“I’m going crazy… … .”

“Don’t be crazy. People naturally become younger as they get older.”

When he said so openly and shamelessly that he was childish, I was speechless.

But, I couldn’t help but say something when he told me the following absurd story.

“This won’t work. We’ll have to move to Cheongdam-dong too.”

“Oh, sir?”

“You don’t know, but that’s the neighborhood I originally wanted to go to.”

“No matter what… … .”

For reference, Kang Dae-ho lives in Apgujeong-dong.

In other words, since that place is also a wealthy neighborhood in Gangnam, there is no need or reason to move to Cheongdam-dong.

“You don’t know, but back in the old days, my relatives, friends, and acquaintances all moved to the area near the Sage of Omaha. Do you know why? You have to be nearby to get the information the fastest.”

“haha…….”

“In today’s society, isn’t information power and a source of wealth? That’s why Omaha has become one of the highest-income places in the United States. It used to be a rural area, but it’s reaping the full benefits of the Warren Buffett effect.”

I’ve heard this before too.

But I had no intention of cheering on this gentleman’s childish behavior… … .

“And it’s not like I don’t have any calculations at all. There, there’s a rumor that the land in Cheongdam-dong is being developed on a massive scale. By Good Day Group. Of course, it’ll affect the surrounding real estate. Of course, with apartment prices plummeting like they are now, shouldn’t we be able to pick up some?”

Hearing this, I wonder if they’re just going to move it again?

‘Oh, I don’t know.’

As I leave Angel, an absurd picture forms in my head.

One day, people close to me started living around me, so I would run into them every time I went for a walk.

‘Well, it might not be so bad… … .’

Among them, there will be people who can extend my limited life span, so in a way, it’s like having a fountain of life around me.

‘Then, should I just recommend it to the famous restaurants?’