The next day came.
Coming to work early as usual, I read the economic newspaper.
Coffee time was not opening yet as all of the employees had not yet come to work.
The economic newspaper reported that a company called Lime Private Equity Fund deals with trade finance funds.
It's coffee time.
I said at the staff gathering.
"I don't know how popular it is to hear that a company called Lime Private Equity deals with trade financing funds.“
Chang said.
"Lime Trade Finance Fund refers to a fund that has invested in overseas trade funds handled by U.S. International Investment Group since last month. It seemed to sell well in the name of Shinhan Investment Corp."
"Well, is that so?"
"More importantly, it would have drawn attention because it was done in a gross-income swap."
asked Assistant Manager Hong.
"What's the gun-swap method?"
"You don't know that either?”
"I'm asking because I don't know!"
"Total Return Swap is called TRS in English."
"Who speaks English? What's the meaning!"
"TRS refers to the way in which the borrowed money is exchanged for secured shares at the maturity date of the loan. But it's a way to change the amount of money you borrowed by applying the exchange rate. Do you get it now? Assistant Manager Hong?"
Assistant manager Hong put his finger on his mouth and put on a confused look.
Jang's words continued.
"That's why TRS thinks securities firms lend funds as collateral. You have the right to reimburse before the investor."
Hong kept rolling his eyes.
I asked, looking at General Manager Chang.
"Then was the president of Lime Asset Management originally from a securities firm? Or are you from Shinhan Investment Bank?”
"No, he worked as a fund manager at an asset management company. I haven't met him, but I think he's a pretty smart guy."
"I see."
"Originally, this guy set up an investment advisory firm five years ago, and he probably got a private equity fund license by the time our J.S. Invest was founded."
"That's not much.
"But there's a rumor that Lime is making a big splash by investing heavily in mezzanine products."
Hong asked another question.
"What is mezzanine?"
"Oh, there's so much you don't know!"
"If I knew that, I would have become the General Manager."
"Mezzanine Fund refers to a fund that invests in goods at the mid-risk stage of bonds and stocks.”
"Is that so?"
Jung, who was next to him, smiled and said.
"Mezzanine is the original architectural term. It's an Italian architectural term for the middle floor space between floors of a building."
"Yes, I see.”
"The mezzanine fund has come to be used in financial terms because of its nature of investing mainly in stock-related bonds that lie between stocks and bonds."
"I think I know what you're saying."
Chang said again.
"So we invest in medium-sized products of high-yield, low-yield but stable bonds. Conversion bonds, subordinated bonds, and new shares and bonds should be regarded as such."
"I see. Chang is also our general manager."
"Give me more coffee if you know."
I thought to myself.
[Lime Fundra...] Maybe it's going to be a private equity firm that needs to remember the name for a long time.]
Two years later, however, the company is facing a situation in which the company will grow rapidly and even discontinue the redemption of funds. I had no idea at this time.
Hong looked me in the face and said,
"After the meeting, I will go to the Conrad Hotel with Choi after a little work. I'll go check on the presentation."
"Go ahead."
I looked around the staff and said,
"Today, all of our employees go to the Conrad Hotel for lunch. We will have a meal there after the Korea-U.S. Businessmen's Club. It's not just us. E Tower staff and S bank staff are coming."
Hong said.
"Announcer Park Un-young, your wife, will also be here."
Chung and Song said at the same time.
"Is that so?"
Chung and Song seemed to envy me from the perspective of the same young man.
I came to my room after the meeting.
I called in Chang.
"How many reporters are coming today?"
"I heard about three people are coming. They're business journalists, and one is news agency reporters."
"Then prepare only three envelopes. Shouldn't we pay for the transportation?"
"Okay, I'll take care of it."
After Jang left my room, I checked the stock price of SillaJen.
SillaJen was surprisingly losing 20,000 won, but was recovering to the 19,000-won mark.
The lion and the lion were fighting fiercely against each other.
"It's going up awfully."
19,000 won is an increase of 7,500 won from the evaluation price I bought.
It has risen 65 percent.
If 65 percent has risen, my total valuation of stocks is 46.2 billion won. This means that it earned 18.2 billion won.
At this rate, even CEOs of Samsung Electronics can't make any money.
I smiled.
Around 12:30 p.m., I went to the Conrad Hotel with my staff.
Assistant Manager Hong and Assistant Manager Choi, wearing a name tag, guided us at the entrance.
Jang said when he saw Hong.
"You look like a Conrad hotel employee standing like that."
When Hong frowned at the remark, Jang said with a quick smile on his face.
"Oh, I'm kidding. It's more awesome!"
James Lee and other S bank employees were present at the presentation hall.
And there was Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Palmer sitting in the membership seat, Mrs. James Lee. And next to it was Linda Sim.
When they saw me, they jumped to their feet.
Linda Simman, with her legs crossed, sat in the chair and looked at me.
"It's been a long time no see. Linda Sim."
Linda Sim came out sitting and shook hands.
Then he pulled his hand and whispered in my ear.
"You've become more handsome!"
"You too!"
Linda's body smelled of Chanel perfume.
Subsequently, Lee Jong-tae, managing director of E Tower, brought the employees.
They sat in a circle on a sign on the table that said "E Tower." There were quite a few people, and there was a murmur.
It was followed by Yoon and his wife. Some of my fellow lawyers seemed to have come with me, and I shook hands with them one by one.
The people who came greeted me intensively, so I thought I was the only one busy. Today's president is James Lee.
Then came Hwang Mi-na and her husband.
People looked at the composer teacher who came with Hwang Mi-na.
It was because the composer looked unusual today with a white suit, a white shoe, and a mustache.
Won Tae-young, president of S Productions, and Kang Myo-ja, an amazingly senior actress, also came with her husband.
Kang Myo-ja's husband introduced me to Kang Myo-ja.
"It's my wife."
"Yes, I think I've seen you once.
I shook hands with Kang, too.
Kang Myo-ja looked at me from head to toe.
It was not long before Eunyeong appeared.
People were whispering when they saw Eunyeong walking like a model in her bright clothes.
"This is KBS announcer Park Un-young!"
Unyeong's beauty was more than enough to overwhelm the venue.
E Tower employees and S bank employees took their heads off and looked at Eunyeong.
"You look prettier in person!"
The reporter in the back took a picture of Eunyeong.
Unyeong also introduced me to the broadcasting company executives who came with him.
"Thank you for coming."
Assistant Manager Hong guided Eun-young to the table at the front.
Members of the Korea-U.S. Businessmen's Club sat here.
Eunyeong met James Lee and Hubert Palmer at Gapyeong's villa, so they greeted each other gladly.
He also shook hands with Yoon and Hwang Mi-na.
Unyeong seemed to be surprised to see Linda Sim, who was unfamiliar to everyone else.
I introduced Linda Sim to Eunyeong.
"I'm the chief fund manager of the famous Moellis & Co. of the United States. Say hello."
Linda Sim said, reaching out to Eunyeong first.
"You're as beautiful as I've heard. My name is Linda Sim."
Unyeong seemed surprised again when her husky voice came out of Linda's red lips.
Assistant manager Choi Yuna put carnations in my suit with James Lee.
Today's society will be watched by a Korean manager at S bank.
This person came out and talked about the purpose of the Korean-American business club.
It was the same as the press release handed out.
The moderator's comments continued.
"Next time, I will introduce James Lee, president of the Korean-American Businessmen Club."
James Lee rose from his seat.
"James Lee majored in economics at Yale University in the U.S. and is currently the Asia-based director of S Bank, a global bank. He is also the head of S bank's Seoul branch. Please come forward."
James Lee waved his right hand up the platform.
There was also a whispering sound.
"Huh? You're Korean, aren't you?”
But James Lee's greeting from his mouth was not Korean but fluent.
The director, who was the host, interpreted.
The chairman of the Korea-U.S. Businessmen's Club originally named Choi Joon-sik, president of J.S. Invest, but he said he decided to take the job for only two years, let alone himself.
He swarmed to the front of James Lee, where business journalists were speaking, and took a lot of him.
The host's comments echoed again.
"Next, I'd like to introduce you to Choi Joon-sik, who will be the vice president of the Korea-U.S. Businessmen Club."
I was blinded by the prospect of the host introducing the academic background of the Jikjab University.
He said, "It's a talented society, but it was embarrassing to talk about it in public." Especially in front of the operation.
But for now, I straightened out my chest and went forward proudly.
With carnations in his suit pocket.
Choi Joon-sik is currently the CEO of JS Invest, an asset manager. In addition, he is the CEO of Pitestech Inc., the CEO of E Tower Building in Yeouido, and the CEO of JS Development. Please give him a big hand."
Fortunately, the host did not introduce his educational background.
"I'm Choi Joon-sik, who just got introduced."
I bowed to the VIPs at a 90-degree angle on the stage.
Another round of applause came out.
It was fortunate that the vice-chairman did not say hello.
If I had asked you to say hello, I thought I must have stuttered without words.
Then came the introduction of full members of the Korean-American business club.
There was an introduction by James Lee and Hubert Palmer, followed by an introduction by me and Eunyeong. Next, Yoon and Hwang Mi-na also greeted each other.
Hwang Mi-na was also quite popular.
Also, the host introduced me interestingly.
"Oh, that's the one who wrote the hit drama Seongbuk-dong daughter-in-law!"
The composer teacher also received a lot of applause.
In Korean society, artists were still regarded favorably.
In particular, when the host introduced the composer's teacher, he introduced it grandiosely.
"He's going to put a lot of songs on the U.S. Billboard chart. Please give us a big round of applause."
Food was served after the Korea-U.S. business people's club meeting.
Not pork cutlet, but luxurious-looking steaks, various drinks, and fruit desserts were also came out.
Reporters also gave a brief interview to James Lee.
During the meal, Linda Sim stuck next to me and gave me some fruit, and she put her arms together and said something imputed.
"I'll see you tomorrow. Come to this hotel's coffee shop by 2 p.m. after dinner. It's business."
Unyeong looked at Linda Sim with a disapproving look.
I was at a loss.
A woman named Linda Shim whispered in front of Eunyeong with her arms folded.
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