The Highest Level Son of a Chaebol Family - Chapter 269



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Mansour’s expression was extremely serious.

The small hand that reached out to me first.

“I want Taesung to take charge of Abu Dhabi International Airport!”

oh!

It was a welcome sound to hear.

‘It’s a good thing. The president had already made the great task of promoting national prestige a condition for Taesung’s immunity.’

The real estate regulations that the president pushed forward with determination were aimed at hitting conglomerates.

Taesung had to come up with a decent excuse and a good reason to escape from that hammer.

‘If it’s the construction of Abu Dhabi International Airport, it’s a huge project that would make even the President very satisfied.’

The contract for the construction of Abu Dhabi International Airport is worth approximately $260 million.

Compared to the $9.25 billion in foreign currency that Korea has earned from the Middle East so far, it was a large amount that could hardly be considered a single case.

‘Because Korea is currently in a hot spot due to various issues related to construction.’

Why have construction stocks, which used to lead the Korean stock market, been plummeting recently?

It was due to real estate regulation policies and the construction bubble.

On the other hand, why did Korean construction stocks achieve such tremendous growth in a short period of time while creating so many bubbles?

That was thanks to the construction boom in the Middle East.

‘There is no issue better than the Middle East construction boom to boost construction stocks that have already been plunging due to real estate regulations.’

After the first oil crisis, the Middle East called for resource nationalization, drove out Western powers, nationalized oil facilities, and earned massive oil money.

At one time, about 85% of Korea’s foreign currency earnings were from the Middle East.

‘Even the United Arab Emirates has not yet established formal diplomatic relations with South Korea.’

The United Arab Emirates was a union of seven monarchies that gained independence from British rule in 1971.

The United Arab Emirates avoided establishing diplomatic relations with both South and North Korea immediately after the establishment of the federation.

Afterwards, with the aim of promoting practical economic cooperation, diplomatic relations were established exclusively with South Korea in June 1980.

‘If diplomatic relations are established between the governments of the Republic of Korea and the United Arab Emirates, or rather, if a positive signal is exchanged, the president’s diplomatic skills will be in the spotlight.’

The image of a ‘competent government’ that the president so desires!

The UAE is an oil-producing country, the Middle East is overflowing with oil money, and there is plenty of work to be done to build cities.

‘The Middle East special could be in the spotlight right now.’

The current wage gap between domestic and overseas construction workers is a whopping 3.65 times.

After working hard on construction sites in the Middle East for a year, I was able to set up a store, pay off my debts, and save up money for my wedding.

Therefore, many people looked for overseas sites that pay more than low-wage domestic sites.

Why else would I have looked for places with a lot of overtime work, also known as ‘overtime’?

‘The government had already said that it would consider diversifying oil import sources while reviewing crisis measures for the second oil crisis.’

South Korea established diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil producer, in 1962 and relies on it for most of its oil imports.

‘The United Arab Emirates is also an oil producing country. It is worth interacting with as another oil importing country.’

Mansour shook his outstretched hand slightly.

The hand holding the Coca-Cola bottle was placed haughtily on his waist.

“no?”

“No way.”

I grabbed Mansour’s hand.

“If you make this decision now, you won’t regret it.”

“I hope so too, Tea.”

Without saying who would go first, Mansour and I shook our tightly held hands up and down loudly.

Every time that happened, the bottle of Coca-Cola Mansour was holding would shake constantly.

“So, I should bring my watch with me?”

hmm?

“If you show this, no one will be able to ignore you and say you’re young.”

Mansour had a very solemn expression on his face.

“I’m thinking of inviting you to my country soon.”

“If you do that, I will be grateful.”

I was thinking of going to the Middle East soon anyway because of Yugong.

Mansour chuckled.

“I will report to His Majesty the King as soon as I return home. Of course, in a way that is very favorable to Taesung.”

It was a strong determination.

“I would also like to add that the atmosphere of Taesung Group’s executive meetings is good. The unity is good, the fighting spirit is good, and I really like the problem-solving process.”

In short, it meant that there seemed to be some potential.

“Mr. Lee has achieved and accomplished so far, so I think the royal elders will be convinced.”

Since he was secretly leaning towards Taesung, he must have followed me to the Korean, no, Taesung Group executive meeting.

I had already guessed that much.

“So I want you to be careful not to hurt my reputation.”

I understood what you meant right away.

“Prepare thoroughly and properly the Abu Dhabi International Airport construction plan, bid proposal, and portfolio?”

“What a smart boy!”

Mansour was very happy and kept waving his hands.

“I’ve never seen anyone so articulate as you!”

The little kid is strong too.

“No way. Be my friend!”

“Prince!”

The attendants waiting at the end of the hallway opened their mouths simultaneously.

As if it was the first time they had seen Mansour like this.

The attendants immediately glanced at the interpreter.

‘Suspicious? Even the chief of the court is watching the expression of a mere interpreter?’

The interpreter’s reaction was very explicit.

He looked back at me without hiding his surprised expression.

The interpreter and I made eye contact in the air.

Just as I don’t avoid a fight coming my way, I don’t avoid searching eyes either.

The persistent gaze that stabbed like a needle was quite blatant.

So I have no choice but to ask.

“Mansour, who is that interpreter?”

“huh?”

“He seems to be a person of considerable rank, huh?”

“······How did you know?”

“He’s probably someone who works in construction.”

“You found out about that?”

Mansour’s eyes widened.

“That’s amazing. How did you really know that? This is supposedly top secret information.”

It’s too much of a hassle to explain everything in detail.

“Does that matter now?”

“Very. Very. Completely. Very.”

Mansour’s answer was very decisive.

“It’s a matter of construction of Abu Dhabi airport.”

Well then, there’s nothing we can do.

I have no choice but to endure the inconvenience.

“Is that the man wearing the gold-plated clothes your chief attendant?”

“No, how did you know that?”

“You can tell from his attire to his standing position that he’s a general. He often gives orders to his attendants.”

“That was… that’s what it was.”

“The first person to notice something like that is the interpreter. Isn’t it natural that questions would follow?”

“Aha. So that’s what happened.”

“It’s absurd that a young royal visits a country with which they don’t even have diplomatic relations, and that they don’t have a proper person in charge to follow them.”

“indeed.”

Mansour nodded, seeming very satisfied.

Well then, I’ll wrap up the explanation here······.

“Then how did you know that Muhammad was in charge of construction work?”

It’s still not enough!

“He worked hard to interpret for issues related to Taesung Construction, but after that, the frequency and timing of his interpretation for other affiliated companies’ agendas didn’t seem to match up at all.”

“Oh.”

“What does it mean to properly interpret only construction-related issues?”

That means you specialize in that area.

“I didn’t know you could see through this right away.”

Mansour looked back at me and the interpreter with admiration.

“If I had known this would happen, I would have brought a proper interpreter with me.”

“You didn’t bring that guy in because you didn’t have a proper interpreter, did you?”

It’s not like there aren’t any talented people in the United Arab Emirates.

“I think we were talking about the Abu Dhabi International Airport construction bid throughout the meeting.”

“What, you saw through that?”

“That’s why you followed me without any hesitation. The reason you were able to confidently tell me that you would entrust Taesung with the construction of the Abu Dhabi International Airport was probably because the discussions were already in the final stages.”

“Ugh······!”

There’s no need to look so surprised.

“What does it mean to open an executive meeting that is like a company secret?”

Our grandfather wasn’t stupid either.

“Not everyone who brought a bid is allowed to attend the Taesung Group executive meeting.”

So, conclusion.

“I made it clear that His Majesty the King would make the decision, but in reality, he is the person in charge with the authority to do so, so I brought him here. Am I wrong?”

“You really can’t handle it.”

Mansour shook his head and raised his hand.

“Yes, you’re right, Taesung’s brain. It’s perfect, without a single word to point out.”

Then he nodded and smiled.

“It’s not that I was trying to deceive you. We clearly stated our purpose of attending from the beginning.”

Because of the congratulations on the inauguration of President Lee Gyeong-seok and the bid for the construction of Abu Dhabi International Airport.

“So, the agendas of other affiliates of Taesung Group were just out of interest.”

“Okay. You don’t have to make excuses.”

I pointed to the bottle of Coca-Cola Mansour was holding.

“Anyway, we decided to join hands, and Taesung will win the contract to build the Abu Dhabi International Airport. That’s what’s important.”

“Yeah, that’s it.”

Mansour smiled proudly.

“I like you, Taesung’s Brain.”

“Okay. Just drink that and go. I think that’s all for now.”

So it was a favor I extended.

Mansour shrugged.

“What’s important right now isn’t cola or anything like that. You still haven’t answered?”

Mansour threw a fastball.

“Do you want to be friends with me?”

“Well, that’s what it is.”

I’m not the type of man to turn down an offer that’s been made first.

“But Cha, how old are you?”

Well, he’s eight years old.

If we go by age, should I call him hyung?

“Is that important to you between friends?”

“no.”

Mansour smiled broadly.

“There’s no point in discussing money, fame, age, family, and other conditions between friends.”

“Yeah, let’s discuss that when we discuss hierarchy.”

“As expected. I knew we could communicate.”

Mansour nodded repeatedly, looking very satisfied.

The hands held together were shaking up and down even more vigorously.

“There was something I always wanted to do when I made an Asian friend. It’s a man’s fantasy, you might say.”

If it’s that grandiose, then I should listen to it.

“You know, in novels, they say things like that. They swore to be friends under a peach tree.”

Could this be the Peach Garden Oath······.

Why do fakes keep popping up?

Mansour pointed to a painting hanging in the executive lounge.

“There’s a peach tree right here!”

“That’s not a peach blossom. It’s a cherry blossom.”

“Anyway, as long as it’s pretty, and as long as it’s wood, that’s fine!”

Mansour laughed shamelessly.

“Did everyone share a drink under the flower tree while exchanging vows of friendship?”

for a moment.

Wayla Minute!

“Wasn’t your country a prohibitionist country?”

As is the case with most countries in the Middle East.

“And besides, you’re a minor?”

“That’s why it’s romantic!”

Mansour placed his hands on his hips haughtily.

“I don’t want a friend who is not romantic!”

“That sounds romantic.”

I snatched the bottle of Coca-Cola from Mansour’s hands.

Just then, my eye caught the coffee spoon placed in the break room.

“Okay. Drink this.”

Thanks to the many years of experience I gained in pawnshop work.

I was confident that I could follow.

Pick the bottle, pick the door, pick the lock, pick the number······ Ahem!

Anyway, that’s why I picked up a bottle opener.

Liar!

Choaaaah!

“Wow!”

“Prince!”

The attendants who had been waiting far away were so frightened that they came running with handkerchiefs in hand.

Mansour clasped his hands together, looking in rapture at the Coca-Cola that rose high like a celebratory cannon.

“I saw this in a movie too! Yeah, this is the champagne popping!”

“Do you like it?”

“Totally! Terribly! Very! Very! How is it that you have such excellent application skills?”

The performers just stamped their feet and made a noise.

Mansour eventually burst out laughing, holding his stomach.

“No matter how you look at it, it’s clearly for children, so the attendants are just struggling and can’t complain at all.”

Mansour looked at me with sparkling eyes, a mixture of admiration and longing.

“Tea, you’re really amazing! You’ve fulfilled three things I wanted at once with just one gesture!”

“There is a lot to finish.”

Liar!

“Shut up and have a toast.”

“Okay, let’s do it, cheers! Let’s do it!”

We toasted by clinking bottles of Coke as it poured down.

Mansour drank the cola in one gulp, not caring even as it dripped down his chin.

“Whoa~! Yes, this is the coolness of a man!”

Myassur laughed loudly, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand.

It pointed to the Vacheron Constantin Cabinotiers Atelier Special Order.

“I’ll be waiting for that day. (I will be waiting for that day.)”

That’s what Mansour said when he gave me the watch.

So I couldn’t help but say the same thing back.

“It won’t be long before I get this back. (It won’t be long before I get this back.)”

Because Taesung will win the bid for the construction of Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Ta-da-da-dak!

Mansour’s bodyguard hurriedly approached and whispered softly in the interpreter’s ear.

And then, he handed me a note from his bosom.

The interpreter’s expression hardened as he read the note.

Mansour asked.

“What’s going on?”

“There···, that······.”

“It’s okay. We’re friends now. Or is this something so serious that it needs to be kept a secret between friends?”

The interpreter glanced at me and sighed.

“University students in Tehran, Iran, staged large-scale anti-government protests, and the military and police opened fire, reportedly causing hundreds of casualties.”

Finally, the fuse of the second oil shock was triggered in the Middle East.

End

ⓒ Osorok

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