The 3th Generation of the Chaebol Wants to Live Quietly - Chapter 1102



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1102

There is no way that Director Choi Min-hyeok did not know this truth.

It’s because of the Plims technology that appeared just in time.

This is something that took at least two to three years to develop, so this situation was planned in advance.

‘But is it possible to commercialize Plims in just 2~3 years? It seems like it will take at least 10 years… … .’

It was practically impossible.

Because it was 5-6 years later that the Plims research began in earnest and was covered by the media.

It will be several more years before actual results are achieved.

When you think about it that way, Director Choi Min-hyeok’s abilities are nothing short of miraculous.

Still, if he sold his stake now, he could salvage some of the cash.

“I will tell my father.”

“We will buy time for Vice Chairman Choi Moon-kyung.”

“…okay.”

But the two people ended up sighing even after talking to each other.

Perhaps it would be possible to sell KD Telecom’s stake to the Chinese Communist Party.

From the Chinese Communist Party’s perspective, it might fit well with IP city phones.

But that was at a time when Plims hadn’t even appeared.

And at a steal.

So, we had to turn the hope circuit around that the Chinese Communist Party would know little about the telecommunications business.

‘No. Even CDMA will be affected right now. This Plims is proof of that.’

The Flims standard overlaps with the CDMA network standard.

If such a part is activated, the value of IP city phone will fall.

Only then did the two realize why Director Choi Min-hyeok had shed tears while handing over the IP City Phone technology to them.

‘Those were crocodile tears.’

Of course, there was no evidence.

It was obvious that if I protested to Director Choi Min-hyeok now, I would only be laughed at.

* * *

Vice President Choi Moon-kyung waited for President Kim Hyeon-tak’s proposal.

However, CEO Kim Hyun-tak kept repeating that it was ‘under review.’

He eventually realized that things had gone wrong.

‘Did I underestimate the DL group?’

To be honest, since we were all connected by bloodlines, I had a lingering fear that I might be deceived.

The result was as expected.

In the end, the second best option was Salomon Brothers.

He passed on the information he had researched to this side.

Director Dennis Salomon was surprisingly unsurprised.

“This is it.”

“Huh? What does that mean?”

“Oh, it’s nothing special. Director Choi Min-hyeok was too quiet, contrary to his appearance. I thought it was a means to hide some other trick… … .”

“Did you already know that in advance?”

“Rather than saying I know, I’ve already experienced it a lot. Doesn’t Vice Chairman Choi know it better?”

“That’s… … .”

Vice Chairman Choi Moon-kyung sighed. Only after looking back on his past memories did he realize that this incident was an extension of that.

“… … .”

Director James Lerner simply remained silent. He had only ridiculed Director Dennis Salomon in the past. But now that I look back, I feel that Director Dennis Salomon’s response was even more inadequate.

Director Dennis Salomon stared blankly at Director James Lerner, though he didn’t show it on the outside.

It was a mockery with a look.

Director James Lerner wasn’t angry. Instead, he apologized.

“I made a wrong judgment in the past.”

“Are you talking about Director Choi Min-hyeok?”

“Yes. Honestly, I never imagined it would be this bad.”

“I guess so. Everyone has a plan. Before they get beaten up.”

Director Derek Morgan no longer listens to either of their stories.

He looked only at Director Dennis Salomon and asked the question.

“What would you like me to do?”

Director Dennis Salomon honestly praised Director Minhyuk Choi’s ability. He was getting recognition because he was doing a good job.

Perhaps this image will last a long time.

The fact that he was still working at the Korean branch was proof of that.

If Director Minhyeok Choi caused a major accident, Director Minhyeok Choi could be summoned to the Salomon Brothers headquarters as an expert.

‘I hope Director Choi Min-hyeok creates more problems.’

“It might be too late.”

“yes?”

“If Director Choi Min-hyeok has shown his claws like this, it means he is confident of victory. In reality, it is difficult to change course in a different direction at this point.”

First of all, the cost of entry is also a problem.

What’s more serious is that there is no better alternative than Director Choi Min-hyeok’s next-generation mobile communications standard.

Even now, there are increasing numbers of research institutes and governments that follow Director Choi Min-hyeok’s technical standards.

Now, even if the U.S. government stepped in and intervened, it would be difficult to turn the situation around.

Even if Congressman John Smith had been digging his heels in because he couldn’t seem to shake off his foolishness, there was little chance of it happening.

Director Dennis Salomon opened his mouth rather coolly.

“If we could just use the Korean government, that would be a way. But is that possible at this point? The Korean government, which is struggling with its foreign exchange reserves, will find it difficult to touch Director Choi Min-hyeok.”

Rather, the Korean government should have bowed down to the 25 billion dollar man, Director Choi Min-hyeok.

Their stories continued to revolve around the topic.

Vice Chairman Choi Moon-kyung listened to their conversation and sighed. He really believed in Salomon Brothers.

It was difficult to continue like this.

He racked his brain desperately to survive.

Then I heard a story.

-I didn’t know ETRI would become such a problem. If it had been an American organization, I think we could have done something about it.

Vice President Choi Moon-kyung jumped up from her seat.

“That’s right, ETRI!”

“yes?”

“Ah, if we look into it with ETRI, they will definitely come up with a solution. If ETRI rebels against Director Choi Min-hyeok, wouldn’t this matter also be put on hold?”

It was only then that Director Dennis Salomon realized, “Oh no.” If it’s Vice Chairman Choi Moon-kyung, he must have many connections in Korea.

Only then did he think of Dr. Taylor, or more specifically, the Taylor family, as he spoke.

“… If you have any connections in ETRI, we will help you. If it’s a card like a cooperative relationship with a research institute at the US government level, it wouldn’t be bad. They are gnashing their teeth about Director Choi Min-hyeok.”

“Okay. I’ll check it out and get back to you right away.”

* * *

Director Choi Min-hyeok waited calmly, observing the movements of the vested interests that had risen up against him, focusing on the movements of Vice Chairman Choi Moon-kyung.

However, he thought a lot during this process.

Especially about Senior Vice President Kim Hyeon-woo.

“I think Chief Kim is really amazing.”

Team leader Jo Seong-don tilted his head.

“In what sense do you mean?”

“Because he survived well even at Oseong Electronics. Look at this now. Even if you openly threaten Planning Director Kwon Tae-seong, it won’t work.”

“… I don’t think it means anything good.”

“No, I meant it in a good way.”

This was the honest opinion of Director Choi Min-hyeok. He has grown by using his past life memories as a source of information. However, Senior Vice President Kim Hyeon-woo was a little different. He is holding on solely with his own abilities.

“Look at it now. The atmosphere of the Oseong Group is suspicious, so they lie flat on their stomachs.”

“That’s true. Even when Senior Vice President Kim Hyeon-woo was at KM Electronics, his interpersonal skills were outstanding.”

“I guess that’s why our second eldest uncle valued Chief Kim Hyeon-woo so much?”

“Because I was always by Executive Director Choi Hoon-yeol’s side. I guess it was comfortable for Executive Director Choi Hoon-yeol. That’s why I even did illegal things with him.”

“But Senior Vice President Kim Hyeon-woo refrained from doing anything illegal. If not, he would have gone to prison with Executive Director Choi Hoon-yeol.”

“… That’s true. But I don’t really understand what you mean by that.”

Director Choi Min-hyeok stood up from his seat, made himself some black tea, and sipped it while remaining silent for a moment. He also really hated Senior Vice President Kim Hyeon-woo.

But recently, I’ve been feeling a bit less focused.

It was never an easy task.

Vice Chairman Choi Moon-kyung also let her guard down at the last minute when she could have been kicked out if she had done well.

‘We still don’t know if Vice Chairman Choi Moon-kyung is the main slush fund owner. It’s also not clear how he’s connected to Salomon Brothers.’

In times like these, I had to go back to my original intention.

In that sense, Senior Vice President Kim Hyeon-woo had a lot to learn.

Because he never lets his guard down.

“Our Vice President Choi Moon-kyung is the same. When I look at these people, I sometimes think they are very persistent, but in another way, their patience is amazing.”

“… … .”

Team Leader Jo Seong-don did not answer. He pretended to check his phone while trying to change the subject, and contacted the planning team. He unexpectedly received a report about Vice President Choi Moon-kyung.

“It seems that Vice Chairman Choi Moon-kyung personally visited the Salomon Brothers Korea branch.”

“Really? That’s really great.”

Director Choi Min-hyeok also shrugged his shoulders in embarrassment.

“So we will also be keeping a close eye on Senior Vice President Kim Hyeon-woo and Vice President Choi Moon-kyung. They will never give up management rights.”

“…All right.”

Team Leader Jo Seong-don also realized belatedly that he had let his guard down only after answering.

‘But is it really necessary to take it as seriously as we did in the past?’

* * *

Team leader Jo Seong-don’s guess was wrong.

To be exact, Director Choi Min-hyeok was right.

Vice Chairman Choi Moon-kyung never gave up the fight for management succession.

As soon as he left the office of Salomon Brothers Korea, he mobilized all his connections to investigate possible connections within ETRI.

Even Vice President Choi Moon-kyung herself came forward and tried to contact him.

He contacted and confirmed with all those who had a grudge against Director Choi Min-hyeok, including Executive Director Choi Hoon-yeol, who is currently in prison.

Fortunately, ETRI was not a small place.

Because it is a place where connections and spiderwebs intertwine.

In particular, Director Park Jae-ho, who was kicked out of ETRI, was gnashing his teeth.

Through him, we were able to select a good candidate.

Most of these people were recommended by Director Park Jae-ho, so they have similar personalities to him.

In this case, Vice Chairman Choi Moon-kyung personally worked together with Chief Secretary Kwon Jae-hong.

The opponent was surprisingly Dr. Kim Moon-ho.

Dr. Kim Moon-ho maintained a moderate image even within ETRI.

However, Director Park Jae-ho’s story was a bit different.

As he had been recognized by Director Oh Hyeon-jong since the CDMA era, he was mainly in charge of the switching equipment side of the next-generation technology standards work.

Other parts were also deeply involved.

At first glance, he appears to be Director Oh Hyeon-jong’s closest associate.

But that wasn’t necessarily the case.

Dr. Kim Moon-ho was a man of considerable ambition, although he did not show it on the outside. He had been silently patient and waiting for his opportunity.

The same goes for next-generation mobile communications standards.

However, he has not yet revealed his claws on the outside.

That’s why I declined several requests to meet with Vice President Choi Moon-kyung.

Of course, Vice President Choi Moon-kyung did not give up easily.

He continued to wait at Dr. Kim Moon-ho’s house and eventually met Dr. Kim Moon-ho.

“Dr. Kim, can we talk for a moment?”

Dr. Kim Moon-ho was shocked to see the vice president of KM Group waiting for him like a stalker.

“Wow, I can’t believe it. Vice Chairman Choi Moon-kyung is waiting to see me.”

But Vice President Choi Moon-kyung was desperate. If she lost this time, she would really be finished.

“The person in a hurry should move first.”

“I have absolutely nothing to talk about with Vice Chairman Choi.”

“It’s a bit different from what I heard from Dr. Kim’s acquaintance. Director Park Jae-ho didn’t evaluate it that way, did he? I know Dr. Kim’s ambitions well.”

“Are you talking about Director Park Jae-ho?”

“I’ve found other ways besides that one. So let’s go and talk quietly.”

Dr. Kim Moon-ho was conflicted. However, he also sighed when he saw Vice President Choi Moon-kyung’s persistent behavior. It didn’t seem like he would just let it go.

“Okay. I’ll just listen to the story.”

“I’ll just talk.”

Vice Chairman Choi Moon-kyung spoke comfortably on the outside. But his eyes were more persistent than ever.

Even Chief Secretary Kwon Jae-hong was astonished at Vice Chairman Choi Moon-kyung’s actions.