Son of a Conglomerate at the Highest Level

＜ Oh no! (2) ＞

The old mayor was deep in thought, as if he was pondering over his father’s words.

“Yeongdeungpo Station already has an underground line 1 running through it, and with the current Korean civil engineering technology, it is close to impossible to excavate through the underground of an already built station…”

father added.

“I would also recommend Sindorim for geological and geopolitical reasons. It is possible to build it slightly away from the existing station.”

“That makes sense.”

The old mayor nodded.

“Even if Taesung’s open-cutting method alone is difficult, how about using the NATM or TBM method imported from Japan? Do you think it would be difficult to use it?”

“It must be difficult, but with repeated trial and error, the construction will be possible somehow. However, considering the cost and safety issues, I don’t think we should go that far.”

My father cut it off.

“In short, it is a matter of choice for practical reasons. Taeseong-do and former mayors will also be in trouble if human casualties are serious while pushing ahead with the underground tunnel construction.”

“Mmm.”

The old mayor is a person with a will to politics.

After becoming the mayor of Seoul, he pushes forward with the construction of subway line 2 with a stronger will than anyone else in order to achieve brilliant results.

What if the construction was carried out ignoring the warnings of the developer and serious human casualties occurred?

Mayor Koo bears all the blame.

This meant that he would have to bear the heavy political burden later.

“I will be honest. Taeseong wants to avoid Yeongdeungpo Station because it has to pay huge construction costs. So, I suggested another alternative.”

“okay. You don’t want to take on the risks and costs that can be avoided if changes are made during the planning process, which must be completed within the budget and deadline anyway.”

The old mayor nodded again this time.

“Sindorim. Definitely the most effective and surest option. Admit it.”

The old mayor was quietly impressed.

“Young friend is really great. I never thought he would point out something that even I overlooked.”

The old mayor was very satisfied.

“No one has ever understood my meaning so accurately. Even His Excellency asked me to take charge of the construction of subway line 2, but I did not show much interest in my urban planning itself.”

Mayor Koo looked at the map of subway line 2 several times and burst into small smiles.

“But I wonder how you came up with this plan. As if it sees right through me.”

The implicit expression of disapproval he had made when he saw his father had disappeared before he knew it.

Instead, joy and delight, anticipation and interest took their place.

“Can I ask you one more question?”

“of course.”

“When I came up with this circular line plan, the head of the city planning bureau, the head of the urban planning department, and the head of the subway construction headquarters, who were called to the mayor’s office, were concerned about one problem. You suddenly wondered how to solve it.”

The old mayor’s expression and even his voice were excited.

“In general, subway lines are configured radially to connect the city center and the outskirts. Only when the downtown is overcrowded and traffic is saturated, a circular line is built to develop a sub-center. But you…”

“You are saying why Taeseong planned the circular line first. It’s easy. It’s because I was impressed by Mayor Gu’s theory of three nuclear cities.”

Mayor Koo’s three-nuclear city theory was that Seoul should be made up of three downtown areas: within the four main gates, Yeongdeungpo, and Gangnam.

“This problem is solved by having a separate radial edge to assist the circular line. For that reason, I also conceived a separate plan for subway line 3 and subway line 4.”

“what? Not only subway line 2, but also lines 3 and 4?”

The old mayor could not hide his shocked expression.

But my father held out a yellowed map of Seoul with a calm expression on his face.

“This is a map of subway line 3 and subway line 4. It is a plan that will sufficiently fill the gap in traffic that the circular line has not yet filled.”

“Give it to me right now!”

The old mayor could not stand it and took it like a map.

Mayor Gu opened his eyes wide and looked at a map with a subway map.

The pupils shook violently as if an earthquake had struck.

“This, this nonsense…!”

The old mayor let out a scream of astonishment.

“This is a plan that even I haven’t finished conceiving yet! But how did I organize what I vaguely drew at a glance? This, this is really…!”

Mayor Gu suddenly grabbed his father’s hand.

“You are a genius!”

Father flinched.

I couldn’t do this or that, so I chose to keep my mouth shut.

“There are more than one or two things I want to ask you about this plan of yours right now! I can’t stand it because I’m curious about why subway lines 3 and 4 were made with this line, how they are similar and different from the idea I was drawing, and what the blueprint Tae-seong is dreaming of! Hey, is the time okay?”

The old mayor was overjoyed and started walking while holding his father’s hand.

My father had no choice but to keep pace with a bewildered expression.

Hyunmoo Construction President Oh and Secretary Kim hurriedly followed.

The old mayor was so excited that he even snorted.

“Oh boss, are there any rooms left in the hotel here? It’s a suite room, but if you don’t have one, a business room is fine! Give me one!”

“what? Why suddenly a hotel room?”

“I’m going to have to discuss subway plans with this friend of mine all night!”

The old mayor never looked back.

The footsteps dragging my father away were getting faster and faster.

“I asked why the boss praised you so much! How wonderful! very good! Now, with you, about urban development in Seoul…”

“Thank you, Mayor Gu. But I guess not today.”

“what?”

The old mayor’s feet stopped.

At the same time, the feet of the father, and the feet of President Oh and Secretary Kim of Hyunmoo Construction also stopped.

the old mayor asked.

“why not?”

Hyunmoo Construction President Oh also joined.

“Are you serious?”

“yes. I am sorry.”

“It is a construction project worth 180 billion won. In addition, if you add subway lines 3 and 4, you don’t know how much construction work it will cost, but you’re going to refuse this? why?”

“I promised to watch the fireworks with my son.

Everyone opened their mouths at his father’s answer.

“Just because of the fireworks?”

“Hyeonmu Chemical’s fireworks display is spectacular. It is also the highlight schedule for the year-end night.”

“her······.”

Hyunmoo Construction President Oh’s lips twitched slightly.

“If it’s fireworks… I’ll instruct you to extend it for another five minutes.”

“thank you. Thanks to you, I think it will remain as an unforgettable memory for our family.”

Father greeted politely.

“Then see you next time. Let’s go first.”

Father turned his back.

The old mayor burst into laughter.

“To live while taking care of my family in the midst of this. This is something even I can’t do properly. There is no way not to covet young talent with clear convictions and expertise. ha ha ha! Good going!”

Mayor Koo rather appreciated his father’s choice.

“Then come to City Hall tomorrow! I’m waiting for you in the mayor’s office. I know it’s because I can’t yield! ha ha ha!”

Hyunmoo Construction President Oh was caught by Secretary Kim while trying to catch up with his father.

Secretary Kim slipped a folded note into President Oh’s hand.

“hmm?”

Secretary Kim nodded and followed his father without regret.

My father said as he came out of the hall and walked quickly down the hallway.

“Secretary Kim, the note contained only information about subway line 2.”

“okay.”

“Tomorrow, I think I need to study more about the subway plan so that I don’t stumble like an idiot when asked by Mayor Gu, so that Taeseong doesn’t get pushed behind even after an all-day discussion, so that I don’t doubt Taeseong’s ability. Secretary Kim’s help is desperately needed. Please help.”

Secretary Kim opened her eyes wide.

It seems that he did not know that his father, who was stiff with money envelopes, would come out with such a low attitude.

“great.”

Secretary Kim nodded.

“I’ll reserve a room for you at the Hyeonmu Hotel, so come upstairs after the fireworks show.”

“thank you.”

The father’s expression brightened noticeably.

On the other hand, secretary Kim’s expression darkened strangely.

Is it an illusion?

* * *

“her······.”

Hyunmoo Construction CEO Oh opened his palms.

“This, this is…!”

It was the same handwriting as the note the Taesung Group bodyguard had brought.

＜If you don’t want to stop at Hyunmoo Construction, suggest it to Mayor Koo. The explosives to be used for the subway construction are not from Daehan Chemical, but from Hyunmu Chemical. On the condition that the subway plan be kept quiet.＞

President Oh of Hyunmoo Construction opened his eyes wide.

“This is Won. It looks like you owe Taesung Construction again.”

The construction of subway line 2 was going to be a very large-scale underground tunnel and civil engineering work, so the amount of explosives to be used would be enormous.

“Mayor Gu, I have a favor.”

President Oh of Hyunmoo Construction clenched his fists.

“I want to put a firm snow stamp on my father this time. Can you help me?”

“To the head of Hyunmu Group?”

“I’ll keep my mouth shut for what I just saw. Instead, I want you to choose Hyunmu Chemical as the supplier of explosives to be used for the construction of subway line 2.”

“Hoo.”

The old mayor’s eyes narrowed slightly.

The holding company of Hyunmoo Group is Hyunmoo Chemical.

Hyunmoo Group started with chemicals and was expanding its scope to heavy industry, while Hyunmoo Construction was only a small affiliate.

“A friend who wasn’t very smart about this, is making a smart suggestion today?”

Mayor Koo folded the map finely and sighed.

“Let’s go up to the room later and talk about it. If possible, I would like to receive a quote and a delivery plan. Will it be difficult?”

“That’s right now…!”

“Let’s not think about it too hard. Since you received a tempting offer, isn’t it just that you want to hear a detailed supply plan?”

Hyunmu Construction CEO Oh crumpled his expression.

“Does it sound like you shouldn’t think hard while making difficult demands? Is that something that can be made and dedicated right now?”

“Taesung even drew a map of subway lines 2, 3, and 4 in 30 minutes.”

“…”

“Would it be harder than that?”

President Oh of Hyunmoo Construction could not stand it and had to spit out the words that filled his throat.

“Damn it!”

It looks like he’s swallowed feces, as if his bones are already throbbing.

The old mayor laughed bitterly.

“why? Aren’t you confident? give up if you’re not confident Because I intend to offer the same proposal to Daehan Chemical.”

“sun! do it! who couldn’t? If Taeseong did it, Hyunmu can do it too!”

Hyeonmoo Construction President Oh, who was in a hurry, ran out in a hurry.

The old mayor, left in the hall, sipped champagne.

It’s been a long time since the corners of his mouth went up.

“This is going to be fun. It seems that President Oh has finally made up his mind to express his will.”

The agile point that developed while rolling on the battlefield and the political arena moved.

It looks like a new wind that started from Taeseong is blowing.

“If that’s the case, I’d be happy to help.”

Mayor Gu raised a glass of champagne.

It was a toast to a friend.

* * *

Severed the connection with the grim reaper.

‘good!’

I clenched my fists.

I hope Hyunmoo Construction President Oh, who was kind to his father, can take a step closer to Hyunmoo Chemical through this incident.

This was a favor I was returning.

“Jung Hyuk!”

My father came running, waving his long coat.

His breathing was rough, and beads of sweat stood on his forehead.

The hot steam hit me with the heavy, sophisticated smell of perfume.

“dad!”

pop! Puffup! pop!

Father grinned.

“I’m glad I’m not late. The promise was kept. Whoops!”

My father picked me up and gave me a ride on my shoulder.

“Whoa!”

“Do you want to see me now?”

It was taller than the height of adults, so it was open to all directions.

Colorful fireworks in the sky and colorful Christmas tree decorations and light bulbs shone on the ground.

For some reason, my heart was full.

“Yes, it looks good.”

Pupperpuppung! pop!

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Now I know why families come to see the fireworks.

I stretched out my hand as if to catch a spark and smiled broadly.

“hehehehe.”

My mother and father laughed along with me.

‘I’m glad I came on the year-end night.’

After the fireworks, Secretary Kim sneaked up to me and asked me a small question.

“Boss, I would like to ask for your guidance regarding the subway map.”

Ha, this is true. It’s something my father needs to understand right now, so I can’t say I don’t know because it’s annoying.

When it comes to overall Seoul urban planning, Secretary Kim must be familiar with it.

Then it will be 3 minutes!

“great. Follow me to the bathroom for a bit later.”

“Thank you, Bocchan.”

For some reason, Secretary Kim smiled broadly with a more relaxed face.

* * *

The next morning in the Wookwang Group chairman’s office.

A vase thrown by Wookwang Group Chairman Kim flew past Wookwang Construction President’s head.

Clink!

The vase was shattered, and water dripped down the wall.

Cold sweat dripped down the spine of President Kim of Wookwang Construction.

“Sashimi, Chairman!”

“Shut that mouth.”

The voice of Chairman Kim of Wookwang Group was as cold as the north wind and cold snow.

“Yesterday, Chairman Cha seems to have passed on me because he wanted to save face, but I didn’t.”

＜ Oh no! (2) ＞ end