We Do Business In Full Auto [EN]: Chapter 167

Full Auto Business, Chapter 167

Secret Plan (1)

Sizzle!

We arrived at a famous meat restaurant in Paju and had lunch.

Even if we went to the site now, everyone would be out for lunch. Of course, the laborers don’t eat or drink, so they would be working, but this time, we were on our way to meet the site manager.

It was obvious that if we visited during lunch, he would rush out, so we decided to take advantage of being here and have a proper meal at a well-known restaurant.

I put my ear close to the charcoal fire and listened to the sound of the meat sizzling as it cooked.

“What are you doing right now?”

Lee Seulgi looked bewildered.

She gave me a look as if to say, ‘Who on earth cooks meat like that?’

Regardless, I quietly gauged the timing of the meat cooking.

Whether it’s pork or beef, it’s best to flip it only once. That way, the juices are trapped, bringing out the best flavor.

“This is it.”

Flip!

I flipped the meat with the skill of a master.

I lightly sprinkled salt on it to season it.

Lee Seulgi shook her head.

“I knew you were a chef, but I didn’t know you were this good.”

“Let’s see if you say the same after you taste it.”

Even if I don’t know anything else, I knew the timing for grilling meat perfectly.

I handed Lee Seulgi a thick piece of beef.

“Try it.”

“Tch. All meat is the same. Does the taste really differ that much depending on how it’s cooked? The freshness of the meat determines the taste.”

“Fresh meat tastes even better when cooked well.”

Lee Seulgi simply dipped it lightly in sesame oil and put it in her mouth.

“Huh?”

“What’s wrong?”

Lee Seulgi frantically cut the meat and shoved it into her mouth.

As with all famous meat restaurants, freshness is a given.

Unfresh restaurants are bound to fail.

My secret was added to that.

With my heightened senses, I was able to grill meat even better than before.

It’s one of the hidden talents I have.

“It’s the best!”

“Hey, it’s splashing.”

“How can it taste so good just by grilling the meat?”

“You’ve known for a while, haven’t you? I think I’ve grilled it for you once before?”

“That was pork.”

She said excitedly.

“Okay, stop getting excited and eat.”

“Yes!”

We focused on eating the meat without saying a word.

Yongsan-ri, Jindong-myeon, Paju.

A large-scale construction project was underway in this once barren land.

It’s located in the northernmost part of Korea, and if you go a little further, you’ll reach the demilitarized zone [DMZ, the border between North and South Korea].

There was a military unit to the north, and although it was a bit far from there, it was a field with no proper roads.

However, land was purchased on a large scale, roads were laid, and over 100,000 pyeong [approximately 81 acres] of land was completely overturned.

The natural features were preserved as much as possible.

They were even planning to build a medieval city to create a set.

Although the scenario hadn’t come out yet, the movie was roughly planned to be set against the backdrop of medieval European war history.

The entire 100,000 pyeong was both a set and a training ground.

Director Oh Geukjin and the staff were at the entrance of the construction site.

“Welcome, Chairman!”

“You look emaciated after just a few days.”

“Not at all, Chairman. Thanks to your consideration, I’m working comfortably.”

It didn’t seem that way.

It’s difficult to command and control such a large force on 100,000 pyeong.

100,000 people means roughly one pyeong per person.

Construction projects of this scale don’t happen in modern times.

It seemed like they could build anything in a month.

Everywhere I went, workers swarmed around.

I was guided to the site where they were building a medieval castle, and they were stacking the materials that had been brought in in large quantities.

There was heavy equipment, but it wasn’t needed.

The sight of the Undead carrying huge stones and climbing the castle walls was spectacular.

Of course, they weren’t climbing the walls, but using construction stairs and passages called scaffolding.

The Undead also applied the cement.

The castle walls were being completed in a day.

“Amazing, isn’t it?”

“It’s all thanks to your workers, Chairman. They’re complete monsters.”

“Monsters, huh? That’s not wrong. They’re all military-grade.”

“Are they all military-grade specs?”

“Yes.”

That was actually a lie.

They had ten times the ability of the military androids being sold this time.

In addition, they used magic and poured out black magic without holding back. In terms of practical ability, it was more like 20 times or more.

With such monsters swarming around, they could build anything in an instant.

The technicians were completely overwhelmed.

The director praised the androids so much that his mouth went dry.

“They’re also incredibly smart. They implement everything they’re shown without fail. That’s why we’re making such rapid progress.”

“So it’ll be possible to complete it in a month?”

“A month?”

He shrugged.

“At this rate, it’ll be possible in two weeks. It’s a truly unprecedented scale.”

Sets are being created everywhere.

Building sets on a scale of 100,000 pyeong is enough to recreate the world.

Of course, some scenes will have to be filmed around the world, but most of the schedule can be handled here.

Of course, my purpose wasn’t the set.

“How is the training ground coming along?”

“We’re creating a space for training in a large open area.”

“You’re staying true to the purpose.”

“Thank you.”

I looked around and gave a satisfied expression.

This is enough.

Technicians have been mobilized in large numbers, and S Construction is pouring all its essence into it.

I just came to see how well the workers were being utilized.

“Okay, let’s visit a few more places.”

“I’ll escort you.”

Su Group headquarters.

Before making the call, Vice President Lee Taejin briefly organized the situation in his head.

This project is huge.

For some reason, Chairman Lee Yoosung was trying to conduct military training. He was producing 100,000 military androids and training them in Paju.

To do so, he had to pretend to be filming a movie on the surface, and that’s why he acquired the film company.

But the cost is enormous.

Wolf Corporation.

It’s not easy to swallow a film company that dominated the 20th century.

Nevertheless, the chairman delegated all authority to him.

“Sigh. What does the chairman trust in me?”

Like most people living in modern times, the reason for receiving orders was to make money.

The reason for going to work is for a living.

Isn’t that the case for everyone?

You can’t expect company loyalty or allegiance in this day and age.

But Lee Taejin was about to develop a sense of loyalty that he didn’t have before.

He steeled his heart and called the Merck chairman’s direct line.

The signal rang for a long time.

Chairman Merck was not an easy person to deal with. He saw the delay in answering the phone as part of the negotiation.

Wasn’t Chairman Merck himself a master of negotiation?

The call connected before the signal was cut off.

-I’m sorry. I’ve been busy with work.

“No, it’s okay as long as we’re connected. I’m calling because of your decision this time.”

-Hahaha. Chairman Lee Yoosung is now the richest man in the world, so if he’s determined, he can generously acquire this small shop.

He emphasized that Chairman Lee Yoosung was rich.

By creating a new concept of weapon called android, he triggered competition between countries and accumulated enormous wealth.

This is unprecedented in the world.

It was truly Chairman Lee Yoosung’s move.

In particular, encouraging competition between the United States and Russia was the key to success.

It was true that Chairman Lee Yoosung was rich, but that didn’t mean he could be taken advantage of. He had to cut the price as much as possible.

“In my humble opinion, it’s worth about $70 billion.”

-That’s the face value, but you can’t acquire a company of this size without royalties. It’s not like we’re selling it because we’re losing money.

“Oh, is it common to have that much money in cash these days? Please consider my situation. My promotion is at stake.”

-Oh dear, what should I do? I was going to negotiate from $80 billion.

“Hmm. Can’t you do a little better?”

-The starting price can be from $75 billion. It’s just the beginning.”

“Hoo.”

Lee Taejin deliberately sighed.

‘Don’t I have a knack for negotiation too?’

He was prepared to pay up to about $90 billion.

But thanks to Lee Taejin’s wit, the starting price was lowered a lot.

Maybe he could acquire it for less than $80 billion.

“I’ll tell the chairman that.”

-I’ll wait for good news.

The call ended.

“…….”

Lee Taejin stood silently for a while.

Then he suddenly realized that he could start the negotiation from a very advantageous point.

“Yes!”

He felt like he was bursting with excitement.

It seemed that his position could be drastically adjusted this time.

I finished the inspection and returned to the company.

Now I just need to prepare a few documents and I can go home.

I might be able to head to the United States in a few days. And the timing had to coincide with the battle against the head of Poison.

The battle against the head of Poison, who uses the 7th Circle [a high level of magical ability].

I thought I could win if I pushed him with numbers.

However, when we first started, we both had to be bare-handed, but I thought that a guy who only learned poison would make a decision in a short time, so I had to prepare thoroughly for that.

I decided to follow Sujeong’s advice on the strategy.

No matter how well my head works, it couldn’t compare to Sujeong, who is a genius among geniuses. And the fact that I have never failed when listening to Sujeong’s advice while working is one of the reasons why I trust my daughter.

In front of the headquarters.

I saw some reporters gathered.

Lee Seulgi frowned.

“It seems that Chairman Merck has made a move.”

“Chairman Merck?”

“These things need to be publicized to raise the price. Depending on how you use the media, a lot of money can go back and forth.”

“Hmm. Then what offensive should I take?”

“Announce that you can consider other candidates even if it’s not Wolf Corporation.”

“Is this a fight before the negotiation even starts?”

“Isn’t it human nature to give up your life for money? In fact, a negotiation of at least tens of trillions of won [Korean currency, roughly equivalent to billions of US dollars] will take place, so this level of offensive is natural.”

Lee Seulgi took it as nothing special.

If Chairman Merck, who is called a media tycoon, doesn’t take any offensive, I should be more suspicious.

In a way, this can be taken as a gesture that Chairman Merck will sell the company to me at all costs.

Now I can use tens of trillions of won without any problem, but I still don’t like losing money.

If it’s this kind of offensive, it’s what I wanted.