Son of a Conglomerate at the Highest Level

＜ Proposal of the old mayor ＞

Hyunmoo Construction CEO Oh smiled.

“You don’t know how hard our Hyunmoo Construction went through to find an apartment site. In the meantime, you sent someone to hand over the land in Suseo-dong to me. I am very grateful.”

My father looked at President Oh of Hyunmoo Construction with a strange expression.

You must have confirmed that the balance was deposited in Taesung Construction’s bank account.

The Suseo-dong apartment site was clearly handed over to Hyunmoo Construction.

“I received a favor, so I have to repay it with a favor. Compared to your kindness, my kindness in introducing you to the mayor of Seoul is not particularly special.”

“no. I think it will be of great help.”

“Fortunately, Mayor Gu and I have a fairly strong personal relationship, so I’ll be there to help.”

It was solid support.

Originally, it would have been covered by my grandfather, but now my grandfather is busy meeting people who want to invest as well as Wookwang Group Chairman Kim.

Hyunmoo Construction President Oh voluntarily stepped forward to fill the gap, so it was clear that this was a favor and a return.

* * *

“Old market.”

A neatly dressed middle-aged man turned around at the call of President Oh of Hyunmoo Construction.

“Oh, oh boss. This year-end night event is much more colorful than usual. You must have worked hard to prepare.”

“Can I talk to you for a second? Regarding the construction of subway line 2.”

“subway? That’s good.”

At Mayor Gu’s glance, the members of the ruling party who were having a conversation slipped back.

“Hmm, but the friend next to me is…”

“The youngest son of Chairman Cha of Taesung Group. did you hear that? He is a friend who will be the next president of Taesung Construction. Say hello.”

“Hello, Mayor Gu. I am Cha Seong-jun.”

“I heard Chairman Cha entrusted you with the construction of subway line 2?”

“Yes, I look forward to seeing you in the future.”

“Taesung Construction is a sound construction company that should be in charge of the major axis of Gangnam development. Shall we shake hands with the meaning of doing well in the future?”

Mayor Gu held out his hand and asked for a handshake.

Father held his hand tightly.

Hyunmoo Construction CEO Oh added.

“This friend is quite talented.”

“okay?”

“Taesung hotels and resorts built all over the country are also made by this guy.”

“It must have been a hidden credit for Taesung Hotel and Resort, which said they only entered places with good scenery and good necks in the countryside.”

“That’s not all. Taesung Construction’s successful entry into the Middle East is all thanks to this friend.”

“okay? The construction of the whole city of Saudi Arabia that Chairman Kim mentioned earlier. What kind of construction was it in which area?”

Mayor Gu looked at his father with great interest.

“Oh, is it rude to ask? If it’s a top secret matter with a confidentiality clause, I won’t ask anymore.”

“no. The city is a neighborhood where the Jubail Industrial Port enters. Taeseong was in charge of basic civil engineering as well as maintenance of roads, water pipes, and drainage channels, and organized the city division. It is to build a new city.”

“You’ve taken on a fairly large project at a young age.”

The old mayor smiled.

“Can we look forward to the bidding for the construction of subway line 2 this time?”

“of course.”

“Subway Line 2 is different from the ground line Subway Line 1. Underground tunnel construction is very important because we have to pass under the city center.”

“Taesung is proud of Korea’s No. 1 technology in the open-cutting earth retaining method. In addition, NATM (New Austrian Tunneling Method) and TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) methods were introduced in Japan. So there will be no problem with the underground tunnel construction.”

“Yeah, Taeseong was definitely in contrast to Woogwang’s stump. Somehow, I feel like I’m already starting to believe.”

“Taesung has secured enough investment funds, so the construction funds are also very generous. If you leave it to us, we will do our best to work hard.”

“Good good. I really like a young friend with this positive attitude.”

The old mayor burst into laughter.

“His Excellency is also showing great interest in the construction of subway line 2.”

Subway Line 2 was promoted according to the will of the Blue House.

Otherwise, he would not have poured a huge budget of 180 billion won in these days.

“There is no subway that runs through downtown Seoul. The population of Seoul has already exceeded 7 million. Road transport alone will make it increasingly difficult to get commuters on time.”

This was the reason Mayor Gu strongly pushed for the construction of subway line 2.

“It means that it is an important national project that we are putting our heart and soul into.”

“I will keep that in mind.”

Mayor Gu took a sip of champagne and said.

“I was disappointed when I saw the map of subway line 2 drawn by former Seoul Mayor Yang Taek-seok. I wanted to completely revise the subway route, so I drew a separate route map…”

The old mayor groped in his arms.

He seemed to be about to bring out a new route map, but for some reason he hesitated for a moment.

“Hmm, suddenly I’m curious about Taesung’s opinion on this?”

Mayor Gu took out the hand he had put in his bosom.

was empty-handed.

“How is it? Taeseong-do, would you like to draw a map of subway line 2 and show it to me?”

“yes?”

My father had a puzzled look on his face.

“President Cha, will it be a week?”

Father wasn’t sure.

“Let’s think lightly and send it. I will refer to you.”

Instead of my father, President Oh of Hyunmoo Construction shouted out loud.

“Is subway construction a child’s play? For those who are busy preparing bid estimates and construction plans for subway construction right now…”

“I don’t mean to give you a disadvantage. Rather, I try to give points. This is an opportunity.”

The old mayor looked straight at his father.

“It is better to work with a contractor who has the same goal and the same direction, and it is better to listen to the opinions of construction experts at least once. Not a bad suggestion for you either.”

“Anyone can see that this is an unreasonable demand! In just one week…!”

President Oh of Hyunmoo Construction was greatly embarrassed.

“Old Mayor, think about it. It’s like drawing a route map for subway line 2. Where should the normal manpower go?”

It was the reason why President Oh of Hyunmoo Construction was the flagship.

“All the experts have to stick together and look at the topographical and cadastral maps, as well as the soil and bedrock, as well as the geology. In addition, we have to consider all nearby cultural assets and important facilities, and also…”

“Stop, stop. Do you think I’m doing this because I don’t know?”

The old mayor waved his hand.

“Let’s not think too hard.”

“How can you say that you don’t think difficult things when you ask for difficult things!”

“I just suddenly became curious about what kind of dreams Tae-seong was drawing for the construction of subway line 2 and whether a more groundbreaking plan could come out than now.”

The old mayor said seriously.

“It is a major construction project that requires at least 180 billion won. Estimating the construction period, it will take five years.”

“So that’s what I’m talking about!”

“Once you start digging an underground tunnel, you can’t stop. Every time you stop and go back you will have to break a lot of money. Of course, the contractor will have to pay for all those changes, right?”

The only money the Seoul Metropolitan Government pays is the bid price based on the construction estimate.

All costs that change according to site conditions are the responsibility of the contractor.

So, the expression on his father’s face couldn’t help but harden.

“It is an irreversible construction that is extremely difficult to change the section and route. This is why the construction plan for subway line 2 needs to be more thorough and perfect. We can’t waste money, time, and manpower in vain.”

“Old Mayor, so be more careful…!”

“Of course, I am well aware that Taeseong did not jump into the construction of subway line 2 with a light heart.”

The old mayor looked straight at his father.

“Administrative officials often push forward urban development plans that do not work without knowing the situation at all. It’s tabletop administration. Even so, when a problem arises, all responsibility and burden is passed on to the construction company.”

“Mmm.”

“As promised, we just hit the bid. On the other hand, no matter how much money is broken, it is the construction company that has to produce and bring the results originally planned. That’s a government-level construction contract.”

“…”

“So that’s the proposal I gave you. Rather, what if the construction company actively participates from the construction planning stage and presents the opinions of field experts? Don’t you think the trial and error will be reduced a lot?”

Hyunmoo Construction CEO Oh had no choice but to make a subtle expression.

He is also the head of a construction company in charge of government-level construction.

He knew better than anyone else the desk administration and the frustrating on-site situation that followed.

“…is there really no disadvantage?”

“of course. As I said before, it’s enough to give extra points, but what are you going to do with unnecessary disadvantages like this? I haven’t already drawn a separate subway map anyway.”

Mayor Gu tapped the inside pocket of his suit.

It was clear that he was going to take it out earlier.

“The government has a fixed budget. What if Taeseong’s plan isn’t groundbreaking and outstanding? We have no choice but to follow the tabletop administration we have planned. So I took it as an opportunity.”

The old mayor did not forget the warning either.

“However, keep in mind that this is a national project related to national interest. I’m saying don’t do anything irrational for personal gain.”

Mayor Gu gently put his father on the shoulder.

“Can anyone entrust the grand construction that will cost a whopping 200 billion won? At this point, I’m thinking of taking a look at Taesung’s ability. Aren’t you confident?”

Father clenched his fists.

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No matter how much the old mayor told me not to think it was difficult, it couldn’t be difficult.

Taeseong’s elites have to stick together and review the data.

Only the estimated bid price is 180 billion, and at least 40 subway stations must be decided from a blank sheet within a week.

Even as the CEO of Taesung Construction, this was something that could not be easily assured.

The old mayor smiled.

“If you are not confident, give up. But I’m about to offer the same proposal to Wookwang Construction.”

“Old Mayor, you really…!”

“Do you know? Unlike Taesung, Wookwang Construction will submit a subway construction plan that I like. You’ll know when you see it.”

“······I’ll do it.”

Finally, the father’s mouth opened.

“Did you say a week? great. I will plan and submit a route map for Taeseongdo Subway Line 2.”

Woo-gwang will surely accept this offer.

It was because they were driven to the defensive anyway.

I’m happy with the rope given by the decision maker for the construction of subway line 2, and I’ll jump at it quickly.

In such a situation, Tae-seong cannot back down like a coward.

“We will select the most efficient routes within the given budget range.”

“good! After all, the man who played in the big water is different! I will highly appreciate Taesung’s aggressiveness! There will be no disadvantages, so don’t worry and give it a try!”

“yes.”

Father smiled confidently.

“I hope Mayor Koo likes Taeseong’s route map more. Then I will go alone.”

My father bowed politely and turned around.

However, his father’s expression was heavy, as if he had never acted confidently.

The way he groped for his arms seemed desperate for a cigarette.

* * *

I stopped sharing my vision with the grim reaper.

“Uh-huh!”

Laughter leaked out without me knowing.

‘Is it easy?’

Map of subway line 2?

It would be very difficult if I had to decide on 43 stations and routes from a blank slate, but I was a person who rode the already completed subway line 2.

‘It is said that the subway line 2 was made by constructing the subway map drawn by the mayor Gu. Oh, except for the change of the transfer station on subway line 1.’

How many packs of chewing gum did I sell on the subway in the past?

‘Isn’t it just a matter of drawing the subway line 2 I know? It’ll take three minutes!’

So I have to laugh.

＜ Mayor Gu’s Proposal ＞ End