After spending hours at the MG Osan factory, I came out to find that it was already past 6 p.m.
"The employees must be getting ready to leave work."
Considering the rush hour traffic from Osan to Ansan, it would take at least an hour to get back.
"I should have a drink with Maru and discuss this."
Maru had finished decorating his new apartment in downtown Ansan and moved in, commuting to the company.
He seemed to love his new house so much that he would ofte...
CH387
“Thank you, Mr. Brad,” Helag expressed his gratitude.
Brad confidently uncuffed Helag, knowing he could handle any situation.
As a second-level wizard, Brad was confident Helag posed no threat.
Helag picked up the communication stone from the table, channeling a bit of magic into it.
The stone lit up, displaying his personal information.
“Please have a look, Mr. Brad,...
Inside the luxurious fitness centre of a five-star hotel.
Seok-won was running vigorously on one of the state-of-the-art treadmills lined up by the window, basking in the morning sunlight streaming through the large glass panes.
Sweat dripped from his forehead, and the movements of his solid thighs and back muscles were dynamically revealed with each stride.
He had been sprinting at full speed for 30 minutes now, his breathing growing ragged, but he didn't stop, earbuds p...
Beyond the large windows, the cityscape stretched out in a sweeping panorama. Inside, Chairman Park Tae-hong sat at his spacious mahogany desk.
At 65 years old, the passage of time was evident on his face, yet h...
In the executive director’s office, Seok-won was seated on the sofa alongside Choi Ho-geun, the leader of Team 4.
Dressed in a black suit with neatly combed hair, Seok-won meticulously reviewed the file in his hands before handing it back to Choi Ho-geun, who was seated to his right.
"Team 4 has performed well again this month."
"We’re still a long way from matching the returns you achieved when you were leading the division, sir."
At the flattery, Seok-won smi...
As a knock sounded and Seok-won entered the room, Chairman Park Tae-hong, who was seated on the prime spot of the sofa reviewing documents, gestured with his chin toward the empty seat on his right.
“You're here? Sit there.”
Walking over to the sofa, Seok-won placed the cashmere coat he was holding beside him, unbuttoned his jacket, and took a seat.
Chairman Park Tae-hong took off his reading glasses, set them on the table along with the documents, and rubbed his tire...
Chairman Park Tae-hong frowned at the completely unexpected response. He had assumed Seok-won would be in full agreement.
"Are you saying we absolutely shouldn’t acquire it?"
"Yes."
Seok-won met his father’s gaze directly and spoke firmly.
"If we recklessly win the bid for the Sampoong Department Store site, not only the department store but the entire group will fall into the winner’s curse, putting everything at risk."
Chairman Park had initially ask...
A taxi entered the bustling nightlife district of Gangnam, where neon signs flashed brilliantly, and nightclubs and room salons lined the streets. It then came to a stop.
"That'll be 8,200 won, sir," the taxi driver said after checking the meter.
Son Oh-seung, a department head at Donghae Peregrine Securities, who was sitting in the back seat, pulled out a 10,000-won bill and handed it over.
"Keep the change."
"Oh, thank you very much!"
Stepping out of the t...
While prostitution is illegal in some countries and legal in others, in the case of pornography, most developed countries allow it. However, it is still illegal in South Korea.
However, as everyone knows, the internet is overflowing with porn, and you can still access foreign websites and watch it as much as you want. And the judicial authorities don’t really impose any sanctions on it.
Legally, it’s illegal, but it’s a bizarre situation where watching it isn’t punished....
CH385
In the past, Royce was always informed when smuggling people.
This time, Sam hadn’t told him, indicating the person on the lowest deck was highly significant.
Royce didn’t realize the dragon bones were merely a cover for this individual.
After receiving Sam’s message, Royce rushed to the lower deck.
Normally, unloading didn’t require his supervision, but with a person involved, he had to oversee it.
This was Seranthiel t...
Chairman Im Jin-yong said, “Korean conglomerates have grown through a fast follower strategy, quickly catching up to new products and technologies. And for about a decade now, China has been rapidly chasing developed countries in the same way.”
The problem is that they’ve gone too far and are notorious as copycats. Chinese automakers blatantly copied the designs and technologies of famous luxury cars, and IT companies also copied Apple and Samsung Electronics.
Patents are ...
Obama was visibly taken aback by the unexpected question.
"Why are you suddenly asking me that?"
Seok-won remained calm, his gaze steady as he spoke.
"I heard you were involved in Bill Clinton’s election campaign last time. That made me think you had a strong interest in politics. Was I wrong?"
"Hmm..."
Obama hesitated, unable to deny it.
It seemed that even back then, he had already set his sights on politics.
"You’ve had a tough life, fac...
Few Days Later,
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Since the morning, heavy snow had been falling, but by the afternoon, it finally showed signs of letting up.
Inside a small office of the Annenberg Challenge Foundation, located in a downtown building, Barrack Obama sat at his desk with his shirt sleeves rolled up, diligently working.
Having always been passionate about social activism, Barrack Obama had served as legal counsel for the Chicag...
The directive to let the rookie win… means Brent should lose.
In other words, it implies, ‘Become an incompetent fool who can’t even beat a rookie.’
“Why, can’t you do it?”
“…”
Watching Brent biting his lip in frustration, Rhino clicked his tongue internally.
‘I thought he was the type to just follow orders, but…’
It seems he’s actually thinking for himself.
If he went into the meeting...
2025-02-09 04:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostFor humans, the scale of “taking advantage without effort” varies.
Future knowledge guarantees easy gains. Imagine knowing which stocks, real estate, or cryptocurrency will rise in value. If you can’t take advantage of this knowledge, you’d be foolish. But, how much can you actually profit without effort?
If two people have the same knowledge, will they make the same amount of money?
The answer is obviously “no.”
To be blunt, ordinary people and Wall Str...
2025-02-09 03:55:01 +0000 UTC View PostAfter observing for hours, one thing is certain: I’ve been caught in a power struggle.
A few days ago, “Rhino” barged into Pierce’s office, and that conflict has since spilled over into the betting scene.
As a mere underling, I’ve essentially become a shrimp caught between two whales.
Of course, I have no intention of quietly offering up my back, as the saying goes.
“Not everything about this is bad,” I remi...
2025-02-09 03:50:01 +0000 UTC View PostAs Ha Si-heon feared, the situation was changing. This was due to the report Jeff made earlier that morning. Concerned by Rhino’s hypersensitivity, Pierce instructed Jeff to investigate, and these were the results.
“Recently, Rhino’s performance has noticeably improved. On the surface, it’s due to the revival of the biopharmaceutical market, but…”
Pierce waved his hand, signaling for him to get to the point.
“The percentage of IPOs among small to medium-sized c...
2025-02-09 03:45:01 +0000 UTC View PostBack in the M&A department, I immediately opened a search window.
<Elizabeth Holmes>
I typed the keyword into Google, and the first result was an article from the Wall Street Times, published just three days ago.
<Elizabeth Holmes: Revolutionizing Medical Diagnostics>
[Our medical system is broken. Often, by the time we detect a disease, it’s too late to do anything. The system needs fixing.
Elizabeth Holmes, 29,...
2025-02-09 03:40:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe CEO showed considerable interest in Rachel, and an intense conversation continued for a while.
The topic was Henry Kissinger’s 90th birthday party, held a few months prior.
“You went too?”
“Yes, as my father’s partner.”
Typically, such events require a spouse, but her parents are currently undergoing a divorce.
Rachel’s father chose her as his companion, which allowed her to see many in...
2025-02-09 03:35:01 +0000 UTC View PostHow can Rachel’s dilemma be summed up in one sentence?
Money or ethics.
This is how money works.
It comes to people during times of confusion,
Forcing difficult choices.
As someone who hopes to be Rachel’s future fund manager, What should I do here?
Obviously, side with the money.
My role is always to subtly tip the scales So that the judgment favors money. &n...
2025-02-09 03:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostAs everyone stared wide-eyed at Seok-won, only Landon, who had already discussed this in advance, remained calm.
Trying to mask his surprise, Director Damon repeated the number as if to confirm he had heard correctly.
"Did you just say $24 per share?"
Seok-won took a composed sip of tea before setting his cup down and answering.
"Yes, that’s correct."
"What...?"
Damon let out a short, incredulous laugh before pressing further.
"Doubling the I...
Tennessee’s Dorm Room.
Back at the dorm, Tennessee stared blankly at the bare wall.
The wallpaper bore the faint marks of posters that once hung there.
Opening the closet, Tennessee was met with crumpled papers, forcefully stuffed in.
The once-pristine posters had been mangled beyond recognition during their hasty storage.
Could they ever be hung up again?
Even if they were, they’d never look as nice as before.
For some reason, Tenne...
Until just a moment ago, they were acting like punks.
But then.
“Do you have business with my friends?”
At Tennessee’s one word, they immediately closed their mouths.
Flinch.
They even parted ways like the Red Sea.
It’s no wonder they were a bunch of Cal Bernstein’s lackeys…
As soon as a stronger force appeared, they immediately lowered their tails.
“If you have no business, could you step aside?”
“What?...
Tennessee’s Room
After Park Ji-hoon left, Tennessee sat alone in the empty room.
He hadn’t noticed it earlier.
When he turned on the light, there were remnants of a game poster that had once been stuck on the wallpaper.
“…!”
What if Park Ji-hoon saw that?
Tennessee instinctively came up with an excuse.
‘I didn’t even put up the poster in the first place.’
He could just claim it was left by the previous oc...
Carl Bernstein walked down the long hallway with a hardened expression.
‘You did the right thing.’
Yes, absolutely the right thing.
Carl had been dumbfounded when he read the article in Queensman. And for good reason—he had been blatantly obstructing the formation of the freshman rugby team. But then, out of the blue, an article about establishing a first-year rugby team gets published?
‘Is this just a coincidence?’
This magazine wasn’t ...
In the early hours of the morning, a post appeared on the message board.
[Breaking News!
Seems like the rugby seniors aren’t planning to go easy on the freshmen.
Rumor has it they took the selection match as a provocation, a declaration of war.
Word is, if they end up facing off, they won’t hold back.
Since it all happens in a match anyway, rough physical clashes are a given, and they’re even willing to commit d...
New York, often referred to as the economic capital of the world, was bustling with people and vehicles even in the middle of a weekday, especially in its heart—Wall Street.
The narrow streets, packed with towering skyscrapers, were filled with rushing crowds and the blaring sound of car horns, creating a chaotic atmosphere.
Among the slow-moving cars, inching along like turtles on the congested roads, was the limousine carrying Seok-won and his companions.
LaGuardia Airport, New York.
Located in the Queens area, LaGuardia Airport was the smallest of the three major airports in the New York metropolitan area.
Because of its size, it was used exclusively for domestic flights. However, since it was the closest airport to Manhattan, it was frequently used by Wall Street’s elite for their private jets.
On one side of the vast tarmac, where fewer than ten large and small aircraft were parked, stood Seok-won. He...
The Next Day.
Seok-won, lying in the New York Plaza Hotel penthouse where he always stayed, didn’t get up right away. Instead, he savoured the soft feel of the bedding for a moment.
The bed was large enough for three or four people to sleep comfortably, and the faint scent of soap lingering in the sheets truly lived up to the reputation of a top-tier hotel, making him feel at ease.
After allowing himself that brief moment of indulgence, Seok-won pulled ...
The car is more than just a machine; it’s an indispensable part of the American way of life.
That’s why, when the Big Three automakers crumbled during the financial crisis, Americans felt their pride wounded. Ronald’s promise to save the domestic car companies struck a chord.
Traveling across America by car, you see seemingly endless roads that stretch on for days.
U.S. Route 66 spans 2,500 miles (approximately 4,000 kilometers) from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Moni...