I want to be a chaebol

Chapter 51 Zhou Shulan’s meeting ceremony

Before Song Yi went to South Korea, he first called his father Song Mingzhe, "Since my mother has found her relatives in South Korea, why didn't you notify me?"

Song Mingzhe on the other end of the phone was silent for a moment and then slowly said, "Xiao Yi, your current style of doing things is more radical. You only pursue results, not the process, and you value profits too much."

"If your mother's relatives are just ordinary Korean families, of course I will inform you as soon as possible. It is not a bad thing to have relatives from many families."

"When I went to Yonsei University as a visiting scholar in the 80s, Hyundai Group was the largest conglomerate in South Korea. Twelve of the eighteen nuclear power plants in South Korea were built by Hyundai Group, and Hyundai Heavy Industries was the number one shipyard in the world."

"In [-], when Seoul bid for the Olympic Games, outsiders only knew about Zhou Zhengyong, but they didn't know that the chairman of the Olympic Committee at the time was Song Shanggong, who later became the president of South Korea."

"Of course Zhou Zhengyong is a great and outstanding figure. The 'nine sons to seize the legitimate rights' of modern families is extremely tragic. He is now seriously ill. I'm worried that you want to draw chestnuts from the fire again and profit from it." Song Mingzhe said very frankly.

Song Yi felt bitter in his heart, "So it turns out that my impression on my father is so bad?"

Song Mingzhe earnestly advised his son, "More than ten years ago, when I was a visiting scholar at Yonsei University, President Kim at the time valued me very much and wanted to appoint me as a tenured professor."

"They promised to solve my household registration, children's education, and housing problems, and asked me to bring you, mother and son, from China. I work as a professor at Yonsei University, and my monthly salary plus allowance is almost 7000, which is almost [-] yuan in the country. times."

"I worked in South Korea for one year, and my salary was more than what I got at Bien University. Most of the people who went to study abroad in the 80s never came back. Your mother's colleague at that time joked with her, saying I will most likely not return to China. Only your mother trusts me as always." Song Mingzhe recounted his experience in South Korea.

"Xiao Yi, if it were you, would you return to China?" Song Mingzhe asked his son.

Song Yi hesitated for a long time, "If it's the eldest brother, I believe he will definitely choose to return to China."

Song Mingzhe heard Song Yi mention Song Bo, who died young, and sighed, "Forget it, just do whatever you want. I shouldn't be so harsh on you. Since your mother went to Seoul, take her It's polite to meet your girlfriend."

Song Yi originally wanted to express his feelings to his father. The reason why he spared no effort to support the president who is friendly to China was also to promote reconciliation on the peninsula and provide a stable surrounding environment for the north.But he thought about it and let it go.Song Mingzhe was an upright man and fair in dealing with matters. It was indeed difficult for him to accept Song Yijian's eccentric approach.

In mid-March, Zhou Shulan and Song Yi flew to Seoul together, and Jin Xiyuan picked them up at Incheon Airport.Jin Xiyuan was particularly enthusiastic when she saw Zhou Shulan, and first sent her a bouquet of flowers, "Hello, auntie, I am Jin Xiyuan, a colleague of Song Yi. Welcome to Seoul."

Zhou Shulan's first impression of Jin Xiyuan was particularly good. She smiled from ear to ear and said, "Hello, hello, thank you for your hard work today."

Song Yi made the introduction, "Mom, Xiyuan is Taixi's sister and the director of Xinya Entertainment. She has a strong working ability and helped me a lot."

Zhou Shulan said to Jin Xiyuan: "I have seen Tae Hee's photos, and I didn't expect that my sister is so beautiful. Your mother is so lucky to have such a beautiful sister."

Jin Xiyuan explained, "Originally, Tae Hee was going to pick up Auntie, but she has classes at school and can't take time off, so I did it for her. She will come to join us after she finishes class."

Zhou Shulan's attitude was kind, "It doesn't matter, homework is important."

After getting in the car, Jin Xiyuan asked Song Yi, "Where are we going? Home or the company?"

"Let's go to the company. I'll send a text message to Taixi. My mother wants to visit the company." Song Yi said.

After Zhou Shulan finished visiting Xinya Entertainment, she was a little confused, "Your company has signed two artists now, is it necessary to rent an entire building? Your career has just started, so don't spend money so lavishly."

Jin Xiyuan explained from the side, "The reason why President Song rented an entire building is to show the strength of New Asia Entertainment. When we invite other directors, screenwriters or actors to the company to discuss cooperation, it will be easier to achieve success."

Song Yi put it more bluntly, "Korean people are more respectable. If you only rent one floor, half of the matter will be ruined before it is even discussed."

Zhou Shulan murmured in a low voice, "Isn't this just trying to make someone look fat?"

Song Yi smiled, "Do as the Romans do when you are in the country. It's like when we are doing business in the border state, no matter how big or small the matter is, we always want to find an acquaintance to do something about. China is a humane society, and South Korea is a face society." South Korea has always been caught between Huaguo and RB Between the two big countries, the Korean War ended and the United States stationed troops.Therefore, the psychology of the Korean people is very contradictory, with both inferiority and arrogance. They especially hope to show Korea's achievements in front of other countries, especially China and Japan.

So while they endure the oppression of chaebols such as Samsung, Hyundai, Lotte, LG, and SK, they are proud that Samsung mobile phones and Hyundai cars are selling well all over the world. This is a concentrated expression of their ambivalence.

When Zhou Shulan heard what Song Yi said, she slapped her thigh and said, "Oh, according to what you said, I should go to the gold store first and prepare some more gifts for Taixi, otherwise I won't look good."

Song Yi comforted her mother, "Taixi doesn't care about this, and their family is in good condition and doesn't lack these things."

Zhou Shulan disagreed, "She can take it or not, but I can't give it. It was the first time Taixi and I met. As a mother-in-law, of course, the more meeting gifts I prepare for my future daughter-in-law, the better."

Zhou Shulan insisted on going to the gold shop, but Song Yi couldn't resist her. As a result, the two of them were just about to leave the company, and Kim Tae Hee happened to arrive at the company.

Jin Taixi saw Song Yi and waved to Song Yi excitedly.When Jin Taixi saw Zhou Shulan next to Song Yi, he quickly ran over and bent down to say hello to Zhou Shulan.

"Auntie, I'm very sorry that I couldn't pick you up at the airport today." It was also the first time for Kim Tae Hee to meet her future mother-in-law, and she looked a little nervous.

Zhou Shulan looked at Kim Tae Hee and saw that Kim Tae Hee was wearing a college-style twist sweater today, with a high-collar inner layer of the same color, a pair of light-colored jeans on the lower body, white sneakers, and long hair, giving her a girlish look. value.

The elders all like polite juniors. Zhou Shulan said to Taixi: "It's okay, Taixi, you came just in time. Song Yi and I are going to a gold store to buy you some jewelry as a meeting gift. You and I can go and pick one." pick."

When Kim Tae Hee heard this, she was so frightened that she refused repeatedly, "Auntie, no, how about I take you to Changdeokgung Palace. Changdeokgung Palace is the Forbidden City of South Korea and the most well-preserved palace in the Joseon Dynasty of the Lee family."

Zhou Shulan refused to change her mind, "By the way, Song Yi, you also call Sister Taixi and ask her to come with you. I will also choose a meeting gift for her."

Song Yi felt a headache now, "Mom, just forget about preparing a meeting gift for Taixi. Why are you planning to buy jewelry for Xiyuan? You don't have two daughters-in-law."

When Zhou Shulan heard this, she said, "Bah, bah, bah, why don't I have two daughters-in-law? Liao Yu is not my daughter-in-law? Why, are you going to be a bachelor for the rest of your life and make me mad to death? It's true that a dog's mouth cannot spit out ivory!"

Song Yi was helpless, "You know that's not what I meant. I mean, I don't have two wives."

Zhou Shulan complained to Song Yi, "You are wrong. It's not that you don't have two wives, you don't even have one! When your brother was your age, he was already engaged to your sister-in-law, and you just had a girlfriend."

Song Yi called Jin Xiyuan downstairs. When Jin Xiyuan heard that Zhou Shulan was also planning to buy her a meeting gift, she quickly resisted, but there was a hint of joy in her heart. Maybe this also represented Song Yi's mother's recognition of her?
Song Yi pulled the Jin Taixi sisters aside and persuaded them, "My mother has a bad temper, so we should comply with the wishes of our elders. If you feel sorry for her, you can repay me."

Jin Xiyuan raised her eyebrows and asked provocatively: "Oh? How do you want to repay me? Do you want me to commit myself to you like Taixi?"

Kim Tae Hee is used to her sister and her boyfriend bickering every day.Jin Xiyuan also rented a house in the S apartment where Song Yi lived. It was said that she wanted to take care of her sister Jin Taexi nearby. Song Yi knew that Jin Xiyuan came here mainly to have a meal.

Jin Taixi was a little embarrassed. Naturally, she couldn't bear to refuse Zhou Shulan's kindness. "Well, if Auntie buys me jewelry, you can calculate the total amount and I will transfer the money to you."

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Song Yi set his destination at the Hyundai Department Store.Hyundai Department Store is located in Apgujeong-dong, Seoul City.

Apgujeong is a famous wealthy area in Seoul. It has many high-end shops and is known as the synonym for fashion trends. It is also a prime location in Gangnam District, Seoul.

The modern department store is built in ancient Greek style, with two floors underground and six floors above ground. It houses luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, Cartier, and Gucci.

The current chairman of Modern Department Store is Zhou Menggen, who is Zhou Zhengyong’s third son. According to the kinship relationship, Song Yi will call him his cousin.

Zhou Shulan didn't know Song Yi's plan, but she also wanted to visit Modern Department Store. After all, this was the country that her uncle had single-handedly conquered. As a member of the Zhou family, she was still a little proud.

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