Tall, sunglasses and beard. Han Ho-jae, CEO of Daehan Market, looked at the man who looked more like a bodyguard than an investment manager.

‘You look like you’re in your late 20s, but you’re the managing director?’

It smelled like an impostor, but there was nothing to lose by hearing the story.

‘If they ask me to deposit first, I’ll kick them out right away.’

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Jaegu Kim leaned back on the sofa and looked around the office. It was a tidy room displaying photos from articles and awards from the Startup Support Center and the Ministry of Small and Medium Venture Business.

Even the nameplate was made of utilitarian metal, and no unnecessary decorations were visible.

‘I’m not the type to overspend.’

If you are a person who recklessly spends your investment money, you cannot invest even if you are a suitable partner for Dokgo Commerce. Spending money like water should only be done when absolutely necessary.

“Well, should I listen to the CEO’s business plan and direction? I’m willing to invest quite a bit if you give me enough shares.”

At those words, Han Ho-jae’s eyebrows twitched.

“If it’s a stake, do you mean to buy the company?”

“I am not saying that I will buy it completely. It is a story that I will receive some shares and invest.

“Ummm…”

“And our group’s investors are Koreans.”

His patriotism was well known through several articles. His expression softened slightly.

“Who is that?”

“I can’t tell you that. However, I will only say that I am an individual investor and have no connection with black money.”

“·······.”

Han Ho-jae narrowed his forehead and buried his face in his long fingers.

‘Even if I ask more, he’s not in the mood to answer.’

You don’t know how many times your investment request has already been rejected. Because the market situation before and after Dokgo Commerce jumped in has completely changed.

It was embarrassing to receive investment from an unknown person, but that didn’t mean there was anything special about it.

I had no choice but to die or drink something that might be poison.

He picked up his phone and checked his message box. Despite visiting dozens of investment companies and giving presentations, only one contact came.

It was also a message to completely hand over the company.

Hojae Han stood up.

“Let’s hear how much you invest and how much stake you want.”

“I heard that the company’s value is currently evaluated at 200 billion won.”

It was a bitter pain for Han Ho-jae. Because a company worth 300 billion has shrunk to 200 billion. Even a private equity fund suggested that it be over 180 billion won.

“I will invest up to 30% according to this. The CEO’s share was 80%, right?”

“That’s right.”

“Then you won’t have to convince other shareholders. I will invest 20 billion won per 10% stake.”

Han Ho-jae swallowed his saliva.

It was the investment I wanted so much. The problem is that the opponents are people who do not know their identity.

It’s a dog life. My heart was moved when the investment money I was so desperate for was placed in front of me.

“I’ll review it positively.”

“Instead, you should listen to our request.”

Han Ho-jae’s expression darkened at Kim Jae-gu’s words.

‘They said they wouldn’t touch management rights…’

“Let’s listen.”

“I hope to carry out aggressive marketing in the future. Let’s invest an additional 3 billion won in marketing expenses.”

“Are you saying you want to buy an additional 3% stake?”

The fear that the company might be robbed at some point came over me if I didn’t know how to get my clothes wet in the drizzling rain.

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Jaegu Kim smiled and shook his head. 3 billion is just a priming water, and he was willing to invest a larger amount depending on the situation.

“We will not accept shares. However, we ask that you actively accept our opinions in terms of marketing and membership system.”

“What kind of opinion do you have…”

“We plan to operate an unprecedented point system and prepaid gift card system.”

“A prepaid gift card?”

“It is a prepaid card that gives a certain level of discount for purchases over 100,000 won. Considering other gift certificates, a discount rate of 5 to 10% would be appropriate.”

Prepaid cards were a very good means of catching people’s ankles. If the discount rate is high, you will buy a large amount, and if you have a prepaid card, you will think of that site first when you buy something.

Isn’t it natural to buy the same item cheaper? It was only natural that companies that issued a lot of prepaid cards would do well if they could have price competitiveness.

“Doing so hurts returns.”

Naturally. If you give a discount, the net profit will be reduced by the amount of the discount.

But you shouldn’t lose sight of it.

“Boss. Do you remember your initial intention?”

Han Ho-jae’s movements stopped. He felt like he had been stabbed in the back of the head.

“Didn’t you say you wanted to create a market where sellers and buyers can trade without burden? Shouldn’t the commission be low to ease the burden?”

It was an interview he gave when he first launched the startup. To create a market where trading can be done without paying expensive fees.

that was his goal.

“It’s okay to reduce the commission a little. That’s because you can sell more. Rather, it’s more dangerous to lose market share. From now on, it will be a winner-takes-all structure.”

“I will think about it.”

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Jaegu Kim was not very interested in the profit structure of Daehan Market. However, even if it reduced profits, it was enough if it could take away the market share of Dokgo Commerce.

If Daehan Market does well, the value of his stake will go up and he will succeed in investing, but it didn’t matter since it wasn’t a lot of money compared to the money he was making.

In the worst case, I was thinking of ruining Dokgo Commerce by pouring money into Daehan Market. The best thing about Daehan Market is that the stock is not listed.

Therefore, it was possible to prevent Dokgo Group from participating in management by securing stocks in Daehan Market.

“Think carefully. Our investors fully agreed with CEO Han Ho-jae’s idea, so we plan to invest additional capital depending on the situation.”

The active appeal moved Han Ho-jae’s heart a little. Ask, but don’t push. At the same time, I liked the attitude of handing over the choice to myself and waiting.

“CEO Han, of course, has the right to decide. Please keep in mind that our investors want Daehan Market to defeat Dokgo Commerce and take over the market, and that they are willing to invest for that purpose.”

“How long can I contact you?”

“The sooner the better, but I would like you to contact me within the next week. As you know, the circulation of funds is important for investment companies.”

“There is one last thing I want to check.”

“What is?”

Kim Jae-goo’s proposal was tempting. In particular, when he said that he would invest an additional 3 billion won, his will to revive Daehan Market was revealed.

However, his identity was unknown.

“B&T Financial is a company in Panama. How can you believe it’s not foreign speculation?”

“You have to believe it. Still, aren’t we the only ones who offer to guarantee management rights?”

Kim Jae-gu had no intention of revealing his identity here. If Daehan Market didn’t work, it would take time, but I would have to find the next target.

The initiative was with him.

Han Ho-jae nodded with a hard face.

“I’ll think about it some more.”

“Please remember that our investors sincerely want Daehan Market to succeed.”

“All right.”

After finishing the story, Jaegu Kim stood up and held out his hand to him. Han Ho-jae hesitated for a moment, then closed his mouth and held his hand.

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Jaegu Kim put a smile on his lips.

“I look forward to hearing from you soon.”

***

The sweet weekend has finally arrived. My heart was stuffy because I had a conversation with the representative of Daehan Market.

Today is the day when the market is not open, so I slept until lunchtime. When I woke up after a long sleep, my eyes were refreshed.

When I stretched out and came out to the living room, my parents were preparing a meal in the kitchen. When my mother was cleaning, my father usually made it, but now the two of them are together.

“Doenjang stew? It smells good.”

Since I ate so many good things outside, it was nice to eat something that would give my stomach a break from time to time. Father looked back.

“Are you awake?”

“Son. Are you awake?”

In his father’s hand was a pack of Korean beef.

“Isn’t that Korean beef?”

“It’s our precious son’s day off, so we should eat something delicious.”

“right.”

What’s so precious about a guy who went to prison and rotted everything inside his parents?

It was embarrassing.

“I’ll help too.”

The two of them were working hard, but I noticed that they were sitting still and eating, so when I approached, my mother reached out to block it.

“It’s small, so wait at the table.”

“···Yes.”

“You want to be with me, right?”

“No. What kind of nonsense is Yiyi talking about all of a sudden?”

Seeing the two of them having sweet conversations and preparing food, I thought that our family is still close.

‘I’m glad you’re comfortable even now.’

However, when he entered into a full-fledged fight with Dok-go-jeong, the movement of his parents was bound to be limited. Because the two of you are so precious to me, I can’t help but become a target.

I tried to shorten the fight period with Dokgo Group as much as possible, but I did not know when the tail would be caught and a counterattack would come.

‘Even though I hired a bodyguard.’

It was a completely different thing to walk around as much as you like and to be mindful of your bodyguards.

So I hope you enjoy it to the fullest before then.

“Okay. Rice is served.”

Deliciously grilled Korean beef and bubbling soybean paste stew filled the narrow table. Compared to the large tables of traditional Korean restaurants, the old tables of more than 20 years seemed too modest.

However, there was a condiment called memory that was not found in Korean restaurants.

“thank you for this food.”

“Eat a lot.”

The two looked at me with happy faces.

“You have to eat first.”

“No. Why is he suddenly acting like this? Honey, pick up the spoon quickly.”

“Huh? Uh uh. That’s how it should be.”

After checking that my parents were eating the spoon first, I started eating. Soybean paste stew was a taste that I had eaten since long ago and was perfect for my mouth.

“Mmm. It’s delicious.”

“It’s delicious. Korean beef is delicious.”

My mother picked up the beef with chopsticks and placed it on my rice bowl.

“Eat, mother.”

“I’m eating too. Honey. Let’s eat wraps.”

“I just like to eat.”

My father dipped the meat in oil and put it in his mouth. He still hates vegetables. Thinking of your health, I hope you eat a little.

After the meal, my mother cut the fruit. He took an apple and opened his mouth.

“The two of you. Would you like to go on an overseas trip?”

“suddenly?”

“No work.”

They all shook their heads at the same time, no matter who said it first.

“Really? The company sends me a family trip, but if I don’t go this month, it will expire and disappear… It’s a pity.”

At those words, the mother raised her head.

“Does the company send it to you for free?”

“Yes. It’s a package course that costs over 5 million won per person, but if you don’t want to go, you have no choice but to give up.”

He sighed and shrugged his shoulders.

Can I be an actor with this?

“Keuheum! Who said he wouldn’t go?”

My father coughed. Mother nodded. A smile spread across his lips.

“Yeah. Who said you weren’t going?”

“Then you want to go?”

“The company said it would be sent…”

“Of course I should go.”

I guess you did it because you were sorry to spend your son’s money. They were really unstoppable people.

“Really? Shall I apply then? Wait a minute.”

Pretending to rummage through my phone, I recited the data I had previously researched. It was a list of high-end products with individual guides for filial piety tourism.

“Supported locations are Hawaii, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Balkans, Turkey…”

“What’s so much?”

“Shall I put together a list and send it to you?”

“yes.”

“Yes. Then I’ll bring a pamphlet from the company on Monday.”

***

On Saturday, I went for a drive with my parents. I was satisfied that the two of them liked the restaurant that I chose with great care.

‘I have to take her with me sometimes.’

I came to the office on Sunday. It was to organize the progress so far and organize thoughts.

I turned on my tablet and started writing a document.

There was no contact from Moon Moo-young.

Titanium Security has not been contacted yet.

Daehan Market will probably contact you next week,

The money was accumulating easily in the bank account.

[Total evaluation amount: KRW 308.75483 billion]

It is a walking medium-sized company.

‘Still, something is lacking.’

The money was being raised well, and the investigation was being conducted. He also sought bodyguards to protect himself, but something was lacking.

‘I don’t have enough connections.’

I began to make acquaintances in the United States, but my personal connections in Korea were completely dependent on Im Hanul. That’s why I had no choice but to drag him in.

‘It can’t be like this.’

I needed to broaden my contacts. But how can you broaden your network while hiding your identity?

‘What if I access it through the United States?’

Hanul Lim met Elisha as an MBA at New York University. Just as Elisa met Im Han-ul in the United States, wouldn’t it be possible to meet the children of wealthy families abroad?

‘Let’s see. How did Byul Stargram work?’

I had a hard time because I had never used social media, but after struggling for 30 minutes, I was able to create an account. I wrote a self-introduction with a picture of me wearing sunglasses taken the last time I went to the United States as a profile.

The next step was to contact the people I met at Della Foster’s party.

‘What is this trembling?’

I took out my business card wallet and selected people with Stargram addresses written on them. He visited the accounts of several celebrities, including Della Foster, Brayden Harper, and Ritz Hales, left messages and applied for following.

My heart trembled like the first time I texted my friends after entering college.

‘How many people will reply…’

The time difference between New York and Korea is 13 hours. It was 10:30 in the morning, so it should have been 9:30 in the evening.

Everyone is busy, so the moment you think you have to wait a little longer,

A DM came from Brayden Harper.

[(Mr. Jaegu? What happened to the picture?)]

< Boss. Do you remember the beginning > End

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