We Do Business In Full Auto [EN]: Chapter 80

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Large Order (2)

I arrived in a fighter jet but returned to Korea on a private plane.

I had been up for almost two nights straight, and fatigue washed over me. I closed my eyes for a moment, and when I opened them, I had arrived at Incheon International Airport.

As I walked out of the airport exit, reporters were lined up.

Lynn frowned as she looked at them.

“I can pretend I don’t know you, right?”

“Yeah, do that.”

Lynn and the Undead came out with the other passengers.

Even the Undead can now go through immigration. NK made all the fake IDs for them.

As soon as the reporters spotted me, they began to fire questions.

“You saved the President of Syria this time. Does this mean you’ve formed a relationship with the United States?”

“You’ve amazed the world with your incredible technology. What are your future business plans?”

“Hmm.”

The attention is overwhelming.

Well, I was already receiving a lot of attention worldwide, so there was no way I wouldn’t be noticed in Korea. Above all, I successfully completed the Yi Sun-shin Project [a national defense project named after a famous Korean admiral] in Korea.

I was already famous, but this time I amazed the world with my incredible technology, so it’s only natural that Koreans are interested.

Before getting off the plane, I saw that I was ranked #1 in real-time searches, and the news was reporting it as a scoop.

I should probably reach 5th Circle next week. If the employees smell like rotting corpses, anyone would be suspicious.

“Business, you say.”

“…….”

The future is important.

The direction of the business will change depending on how I talk about it here.

“First, starting with kimchi [fermented cabbage], salt, and jeotgal [fermented seafood] business, I plan to expand into the construction and convenience store business.”

“You’re selling kimchi?”

“That’s a sacred task that carries on my father’s legacy, so I can’t give it up. I’m also considering other businesses.”

Mumbling.

Carrying on the family business.

To be honest, it would be a bit out of the blue if I were to do a kimchi business. It’s sudden to move into food here.

But if I say that I’m carrying on the family business and my father’s legacy, then it becomes a sacred task.

The reporters couldn’t argue with that.

“What about your relationship with the United States?”

“We’ll have a mutually beneficial relationship. Of course, I’m Korean, and I’ll value my work in Korea more. I’ll stop here.”

“Mr. President!”

The reporters chased after me, but I had nothing more to say.

I hadn’t thought about expanding the business in detail yet.

I felt like I had become too famous compared to the size of the business.

I barely managed to get into the limousine bus waiting at the airport.

“Ugh, I’m going to die.”

“That kind of thing doesn’t suit you, does it?”

“Yeah. No thanks.”

“You’ve become too famous. Look at this.”

“Complicated.”

“But why suddenly convenience stores?”

“Are you talking down to me?”

“…I’m planning to do.”

As I raised my hand, Lynn instinctively took a defensive stance. She was especially worried about getting hit in the head.

“Because a fully automated business is possible.”

“Don’t tell me… with Undead?”

“Yeah. When I reach 5th Circle, I can hire hundreds of Undead. What if I run a directly managed convenience store 24 hours a day without labor costs?”

“Wow! Then the profits would be considerable.”

“That’s right.”

“But can you reach 5th Circle?”

I shrugged my shoulders.

There’s no need to tell Lynn now. It’s not too late to talk about it after I reach 5th Circle.

If I told her I was going to the Catacombs, she would definitely come, but Lisa would definitely feel uncomfortable.

Before going home, I bought a bunch of gifts.

Soojung’s graduation ceremony was yesterday.

Even though it was because of work, I couldn’t hide my apologetic feelings, so I bought her several law books. I hope this makes up for it.

Ding-dong!

“Honey!”

The door burst open, and Lisa popped out.

She had a rather surprised expression, unlike her usual self.

“Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?”

“Ah, I’m fine.”

“You said it was a business trip overseas, but you went to such a dangerous place…”

“It’s okay, honey. I have new technology, so I’ll never get hurt.”

“Do you know what will happen if you die?”

Lisa was rarely angry.

In fact, I had anticipated Lisa’s reaction even before coming home. If I, the head of the family, died, Lisa would be isolated here.

There would be no need to insist on living in Korea anymore.

The reason she lives is because of me, so it would be fortunate if she didn’t follow me. Although, she probably wouldn’t because of the children.

“I’m sorry.”

“From now on, promise me you’ll tell me before you go.”

“Ah, of course.”

“Then that’s enough.”

What a relief.

I was prepared for my wife to not talk to me for more than a week, but she let it go relatively lightly.

Soojung ran out from inside the house and hugged me.

“Dad!”

“Soojung-ah. I’m sorry. I was too busy this time.”

“Hehe, you made a lot of money.”

“That’s right. I won the US military base relocation project for 25 billion won this time.”

“Wow! Did you get the prime contract?”

“That’s right.”

“Hehe. Then we’re rich?”

Soojung was already searching for articles.

She was in a good mood because the news was saying that I had successfully completed the project and returned, and that I would become a rising star in the business world.

“Here, law books.”

“Ooh-wah!”

Soojung jumped up and down.

Was she so happy to receive law books as a gift? She was jumping around and making a fuss.

I think I’ve made up for not going to the graduation ceremony with this.

I was worried that both my wife and Soojung would be upset, but fortunately, they weren’t.

In other families, there would have been a huge fuss. I’d be lucky if I wasn’t kicked out. In fact, Branch Manager Han Cheol-soo told me that he thought I would be kicked out of the house. He added that he thought he would be hated by his wife as well.

This time, Sooah crawls towards me.

“Da…ddy!”

“Sooah-ya!”

“Wel…come…back?”

“Heo! Did you see her talking just now?”

“Ah… I was already surprised.”

“The child is talking?”

“She does simple things. Not as much as Soojung, but I’m sure she’s a genius.”

“Hahaha!”

I finally realized that I had returned home.

I decided to avoid dangerous work as much as possible for my wife’s sake. I shouldn’t increase the things that worry my wife while saying that I’m living for my family.

The next morning.

I went to work on the deserted island.

There was no company structure yet, and the business was just starting to form, so there was nothing to call an office.

I was scheduled to leave for France tomorrow. So if there was anything important, I had to take care of it today.

“Have you arrived, Mr. President?”

Chief Ahn Tae-gyun bows deeply.

Whether it was because what Lynn did to him remained strongly in his mind, he bends his back sharply again today.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“Mr. President. The Branch Manager has arrived.”

“Branch Manager Han?”

“I have him in the office.”

Tension flows from Ahn Tae-gyun’s eyes.

He’s worried about making a mistake to me. I don’t think there’s any need to tell him to be comfortable here.

As I entered the container, which was somewhat embarrassing to call an office, Han Cheol-soo greeted me.

“Welcome! Did you get a good rest yesterday?”

“I almost fainted. I slept on the plane, but I was so tired.”

“Hahaha! I guess so. You were doing rescue work for two days. You didn’t just sleep, but you were on edge in that battlefield, so how could you not be?”

I sit at the table with Branch Manager Han and drink coffee.

I feel like my body is waking up as I get some caffeine.

“But what brings you here?”

“Ah, I heard about the US military base relocation project.”

“From Catherine?”

“It seems to be about 300 to 400 billion won. This is a big project. How about working with our H Group?”

“You mean subcontract to H Group?”

“Of course. First, you take about 15%, and we’ll give you more if there’s any left.”

I’ve only ever received subcontracts, but this is the first time I’m giving one. And it’s H Group.

“I don’t think you’re doing it just for the money.”

“We need to maintain a close relationship with the United States this time. That’s why we’re giving you an additional 5% rebate. It’s the highest level in the industry.”

“Can I send laborers here?”

“Hehehe! That’s nothing. You’re the prime contractor.”

15% of 300 billion won is 45 billion won. If I send my workers here, I can make a considerable profit.

But I think it’s a little lacking to just sign the contract as it is.

“Ahem. Branch Manager. What about the Yongsan shopping district?”

“Ah, we’ll build that too.”

“Really?”

“We were planning to do the construction with almost no margin anyway. We have over 10 trillion won worth of projects in the United States right now.”

So, the idea was to create a solid link this time and receive a large order. That’s why Branch Manager Han came in person.

Of course, it has nothing to do with me.

It doesn’t matter how big of a project H Group receives.

Rather, it was fortunate that I was going to make a lot of money because of this.

The right to send workers for 45 billion won, and they’re just building a building in the Shinyongsan district. In fact, you won’t be able to find more generous conditions anywhere.

“Here’s the contract.”

I roughly read through the contract.

Every clause is in my favor.

At this point, H Group is giving it away. Of course, it wasn’t a deal where H Group was unilaterally losing money.

Swish, swish.

I immediately finish signing.

Branch Manager Han has been delegated all authority by the Chairman, so it will have the same effect as if I had signed the contract directly with Chairman Lee Kang-no.

As soon as the contract was completed, the atmosphere became even more friendly.

H Group has practically become my backer. Above all, I have proven my value, and governments from various countries will ask for help if there are any difficulties. If that happens, it could become a link to H Group, so it should be seen as a completely win-win relationship.

Branch Manager Han seems to want to help more.

“I heard you’re going to try a convenience store this time?”

“Yes, Branch Manager.”

“Why suddenly a convenience store business?”

“I thought I could link it to the food business.”

“Ah, I see. You’re planning to do a very big business?”

“I used to run a Korean restaurant. It’s no exaggeration to say that the main product of convenience stores is lunch boxes, and I’m confident that if I make them, they’ll be better than the existing products.”
H Group does not operate convenience stores. Therefore, I could speak comfortably because there were no overlapping businesses.

“CL Group is considering selling CL Convenience Store this time. If you’re interested, would you like me to mediate?”