1novels Chapter 19: Is it because my thoughts are corrupted?
Chapter 19: Is it because my thoughts are corrupted?
Seoul
Tehran Road, headquarters of the KAKAO Group.
AI Research and Development Center.
Kim Bum-soo just "inspected" the AI R&D team to learn about their latest research progress.
According to the staff, they had just received an email from Han Xijun a few minutes earlier; it contained a programming file for an app.
In the corridor.
Kim Bum-soo slowed his pace and said to his chief secretary, "Why is Hee-joon still working at this hour?"
The chief secretary chimed in, "President, I've confirmed with the program's producer that the 72-hour blind date period is entirely at the discretion of the participants."
Kim Bum-soo raised his hand and said, "So shouldn't we be doing something meaningful together, like drinking and having a heart-to-heart talk, or..."
The head of the secretariat paused for a moment and then said, "The president knows what kind of person Team Leader Han is. Whether it's drinking, having heart-to-heart talks, or going to clubs and the like, Team Leader Han..."
"Hey, that kid Hee-joon has never even been to a karaoke room. Doesn't he have any hobbies?"
"President, as far as I know, Team Leader Han likes to read in his spare time."
That's not what Kim Bum-soo wanted to hear.
After taking a few steps, he stopped and said, "Chairman Zheng contacted me about the possibility of cooperation between our group's AI business and their group's new energy vehicles and new fuel models."
The head of the secretariat said "Hey."
Kim Bum-soo continued, "Please reserve a private room at Yipinzhai for Friday night."
"understood."
Continuing on, Kim Bum-soo suddenly said, "Hee-joon won't always have a cold face towards others, will he? Like when he's with us, he can't say a word for ages."
the other side.
Hannam-dong Residence.
Chairman Jung of Hyundai-Kia Group was talking to his eldest daughter, Jung Jin-hee, who was sitting in a chair in his study.
The atmosphere was inexplicably somewhat oppressive.
But Chairman Jung's tone lacked any authority; instead, he spoke gently, "Jin-hee, are you really sure you want to marry Kim Ji-ho?"
Chairman Zheng has two daughters.
She could be considered to have a daughter late in life.
52-year-old Chairman Jung's eldest daughter, Jung Jin-hee, is only 24 years old this year. She is exceptionally beautiful and is considered one of the two beauties vying for attention among the new generation of H country's chaebol families, alongside Seo Min-jung, the daughter of the chairman of Amorepacific Group.
Just like the number one on the Rouge Ranking in novels.
However, compared to Seo Min-jung's aloofness and unapproachability, Jung Jin-hee is the gentle, graceful, and easygoing type.
She would be the best choice to be a daughter or a daughter-in-law.
However, as the heir to the family business, Jung Jin-hee still needs a lot of experience and growth.
Her marriage, like that of other children from wealthy families, was "arranged".
The only difference is that Jung Jin-hee is willing to marry Kim Ji-ho, whom she met and had feelings for while studying in the United States. He is the grandson of the former Minister of Education and a member of the Daewoo Group family.
The reason Chairman Jung could accept it was that Kim Ji-ho's father was in charge of Daewoo International Co., Ltd., an independent trading company that was completely separated from the original Daewoo Group and had a strong global automotive trading network.
The marriage was only accepted because it would definitely help modern corporate groups develop and maintain the core position of the four major conglomerates.
However, Chairman Zheng wavered.
It's not that Kim Ji-ho is bad.
Choosing Kim Ji-ho is not the best option right now.
The global automotive trade network of Hyundai-Kia Group is also quite strong, so a son-in-law who can lead the group to greater strength in the development of its future pillar industries seems more suitable.
And the candidate has already been chosen: Han Xijun, who is in charge of the AI R&D center of KAKAO Group.
Jung Jin-hee looked at her father across from her with a puzzled expression.
He was the one who supported this marriage and was already preparing for the wedding. Suddenly, he asked himself if he had made up his mind, which made Jung Jin-hee feel that this was not a choice she could make.
After hesitating for a moment, Jung Jin-hee said, "Dad, Kim Ji-ho is a good husband."
Chairman Zheng waved his hand and said, "I'm not saying Kim Ji-ho is bad, I'm saying you actually still have a choice."
"What?"
"Jin-hee, you're only 24 years old this year."
Jung Jin-hee was stunned.
She was genuinely surprised to hear from her father that she still had a choice.
Something must have gone wrong.
Has something happened to Kim Ji-ho's family?
This was the only possibility Jung Jin-hee could think of.
Apart from that, no other family had anyone they could marry into.
Or perhaps Dad is now considering finding a son-in-law who will follow the political path in the future.
This path is not a viable option for conglomerate families.
Jung Jin-hee voiced her guess, asking, "Prosecutor? Judge? Lawyer? Or perhaps...?"
Chairman Zheng waved his hand again and said, "No, Zhenxi, the company's future development will definitely not be like this. In the future, traditional industries will have to adopt high-tech applications to survive."
Jung Jin-hee didn't understand at all, and just said, "Dad, Ji-ho oppa and I are already preparing for our wedding. If you have other options, you can consider my sister."
"I hope you can take over and lead the company even better in the future."
"Dad, I will also work hard to prepare after I get married to Jiho oppa, and so will Jiho oppa."
A moment of silence.
Jung Jin-hee asked curiously, "Who are the other candidates for Dad?"
Chairman Zheng said, "Anyway, you won't change your decision, so there's no point in saying anything."
"Dad, I can't do it, but I have my little sister."
Chairman Zheng paused for a moment and then said, "Let's talk about it again when we reach that age in a few years."
"who's that person?"
"You saw today's news, right?"
"I've seen it"
Han Xijun, Head of AI R&D Center at KAKAO Group
Jung Jin-hee searched for her memories.
She's been following the news.
Staying informed about major international and domestic news is a habit that heirs must cultivate.
Anything can be related to the development of the group company.
Han Xijun, head of the AI R&D Center of KAKAO Group.
Jung Jin-hee only remembered that this person was a genius from KAIST. He entered KAIST at the age of 16 and was sought after by all conglomerates and technology companies before graduating at the age of 20. In the end, he chose to join the KAKAO Group.
She's only 21 years old this year, three years younger than me.
Why did you suddenly...?
Chairman Zheng sighed, "I was originally planning to let you get to know Han Xijun at the dinner party on Friday, but forget it, you don't need to come with me to the dinner party on Friday."
Jung Jin-hee quickly said, "Dad isn't going to take my sister with him, is he? She's only a sophomore in high school."
"We'll have to find other ways to build a relationship."
"Dad, it doesn't necessarily have to be a member of our family. It could be any girl Han Xijun likes. As long as we 'control' that girl, wouldn't that be enough? The method..."
Shinjuku, an island nation.
In the guesthouse room.
Wu Haiyuan, who was still "hiding" in the bathroom, was caught in a dilemma.
Han Xijun agreed to everything she asked for all day today. Now that Han Xijun has suggested going to the hot springs, would it be inappropriate for her to refuse?
Holding his phone, Wu Haiyuan, caught in a dilemma, heard a knock on the door.
At the same time, Kakao received a message from his manager that he was already at the door.
I got up and walked out of the restroom.
Wu Haiyuan looked at Han Xijun standing in front of the balcony and raised his hand, saying, "He's my manager, I'll open the door."
Han Xijun nodded, sat down by the hot spring, and soaked his feet in.
Wu Haiyuan was stunned for a moment.
Yes
There's no rule that you have to immerse your whole body in a hot spring.
There's no rule that you have to go in naked.
You can roll up your jeans and soak your feet in the water without any problem.
That's probably what Han Xijun meant: soaking your feet can relieve muscle and nerve fatigue, promote blood circulation, and help with sleep.
Am I misunderstanding something? Or is my thinking corrupted?
Dong dong dong
"Haiyuan"
Coming to his senses, Wu Haiyuan opened the door.
Before his manager could speak, Wu Haiyuan whispered, "Oppa, take your suitcase over first. I still have filming to do. Send me a message before you finish and I'll tell you to come pick me up."
"Haiyuan, I..."
Wow
Wu Haiyuan had already pushed his suitcase in front of his agent.
She smiled and said, "Thank you, Oppa."
The agent grumbled, "What else is there to film? It's so late, and you two are all alone together..."
"Oppa, wait for my message."
Splash!
After saying that, Wu Haiyuan closed the door.
The agent at the door was dumbfounded when he saw the suitcase.
What's going on?
Filming?
Just an excuse.
Could Wu Haiyuan have been fooled by Han Xijun's sweet talk...?