Story of a Big Player from Gangnam

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Gu Gun Ho called lawyer Kim Young-jin of Kim & Jeong Law Firm.

“It's me, Gu Gun Ho. ”

“Oh, Old Man! It's been a long time. How are you? ”

“Are you busy now? ”

“No, it's okay. I heard about you from Wang Jien. I heard you've been having fun investing in Chinese dramas lately. ”

“The money hasn't come in yet. I've only heard that viewership is good. ”

“If the viewership is good, the money will come in now. ”

“And let me ask you something. Do you still have friends who are professors at the University of Seattle, Washington? ”

“You mean Professor Han, right? ”

“That's right. The friend who said his father was the Prime Minister. ”

“He's fine. You're not out of tenure. You're doing great. ”

“I'm going to Seattle tomorrow, and I need an interpreter. Does anyone have a Ph.D. Under him? ”

“How many days? ”

“Just one day. It'll be over in three hours. ”

“Then let's ask Han Swim to do it. If you're not working, I'd love to come out and translate and have a drink with you. ”

“Can I translate for you? ”

“Hey, every interpreter of the president said. ”

“Am I the president? He owns a hole-in-the-wall.”

“Anyway, I'll make the call. It'll be nice to see you. He has no business experience, so he likes to meet businessmen in person. That's how I told my students I could have a midlife education. ”

“Really?"

“How big is the baby? ”

“It's big. It's been a hundred days.”

“It's time to smile and be cute. It's only been a month. If they catch anything, they're gonna put it in their mouth. ”

“Haha, really? ”

After about 30 minutes, I got a call from lawyer Kim Young-jin.

“Good to hear from you. I told him to call me when he got to the hotel. I don't know if he'll go out or send a Ph.D. student. ”

“Yes, thank you. ”

Gu Gu took a small bag and headed to Seattle. I flew 10 hours to Seattle Tacoma Airport, looking at my book and dozing off.

“I haven't been here in a while. ”

The Gugan took the light rail to the Sheraton Hotel downtown. After checking in, I went up to the room and called Professor Han Swim.

“Professor Han? I'm Gu Gu. ”

“Ah, it's good to see you. I got a call from Youngjin Kim's lawyer. Where are you right now? ”

“The Sheraton Hotel. ”

“I have work in the morning and time starts after two. When do you interpret? ”

“I'm a business translator, and I haven't made any promises to anyone to negotiate with. We're going to ask them to join us for dinner. ”

“As a business translator, I'm also interested. I have graduate students, but I don't speak much English. If it's evening time, I can go. ”

“Then I'll give you my phone number. Would you like to speak to him? ”

“Who is he? ”

“Brandon Burke, Vice President of Foreign Affairs at Rymandell DiYonne. ”

“Oh, Dijonsa! A multinational corporation, Rymandell DiYonne, would be interesting to have an interpreter. I'll call and let you know.”

Gu Gu was tired from flying all night. I was going to lie in bed for a little while, but I got a call from Professor Han.

“I spoke to Brendan Burke. He'll be back by 5: 00. ”

“Is that so?”

“I'll be in the lobby by by 5: 00. ”

“Thank you.”

In fact, Gu, without an interpreter, was going to bring a representative from Dijon Korea. However, after looking for someone who was not from the company, he remembered and called Kim's lawyer. Gu Gu saw the watch.

“It's not even 12. Let's get some sleep."

Gu Gun Ho came down to the hotel lobby around 5: 10 p.m.

“Old Master!”

A professor with a slanted bag next to him raised his right hand. He was a type of scholar who studied nonchalantly, wearing a purse next to him in plain clothes. He reaches out his hand with a big smile.

“It's been a while.”

“Brandon Burke isn't here yet, right? ”

A bald man in a bowl just opened the Sheraton Hotel turnstile.

“Mr. Burke! ”

He raises his hand and walks away with a slight lift of his hand. Gu Gu introduced Professor Han Swim in short English.

“I'm Professor Han Soo-young from Washington University who will translate today. This is my friend.”

“Oh, Washington University! ”

Brandon Burke expressionlessly said.

“Where are you going? ”

Gu Gu wanted to eat first. In fact, I was hungry because I wasn't even eating lunch. I remembered the seafood store where I went with Professor Han to King Crab before.

“Let's go to the seafood store. ”

Guggenho, Brandon Burke, and Professor Han Swim drank beer in their King Crab dishes. Brandon Burke said it first.

“How's Adam Castle doing? ”

“Since I have been in Korea for more than 2 years, I am adapting well to living in Korea. ”

“The Weekly Report said you were going to India for a business trip. ”

“I just came out to see the Chennai factory property. I delegated to him full authority on the factory contract. ”

“Hmm? ”

Brandon Burke stared at Professor Han Swim while eating King Crab flesh with a fork.

“You speak very good English. How long were you in Washington University in Seattle? ”

“It's been seven years since I got my Ph.D. ”

“Cover your face and listen to your voice, and you're just like an American. ”

Brandon Burke asked for sales and daily output, as well as exports from China and India. These were already reported by Adam Kassler.

I finished eating, but I didn't really get to the point. Gu Gu wanted to talk in a quiet place.

“I have tea in my room at the Sheraton Walkhill Hotel. Let's go have a drink together. It's a suite, so there's a separate table. ”

Gu Gu always rented a suite, even if the money was expensive, for important counseling. The suite was furnished with a separate guest lounge in addition to the bedroom. It was quiet and cozy here, so no matter how secretive the story was, there was no concern about Sal going out. Gu Gun Ho liked the suite.

“Very well. Let's go. ”

Brandon Burke rises first.

Gu Gun served Brandon Burke and his professor in a tea directly from the Sheraton Hotel Suite.

Brandon Burke twists his legs and drinks tea. Guggenho twisted his legs and drank tea.

“It's hard, isn't it? ”

“It's hard to manage overseas joint ventures and offices all over the world, but it's rewarding. ”

Gu Gu said in a low voice.

“Is this December the full year for Mr. Burke? ”

“September.”

“So if you quit, what kind of business would you be in? ”

“We don't do business. I'm going to rest a little, and then if there's someplace I can shake my hand, I'm going to work. ”

“Would you consider working in Chennai, India? ‘

Brandon Burke smiles instead of answering.

“What do you do when there's no factory yet? ”

“The factory is not new, but to buy the building that is currently completed. We have plenty of human resources. You just line it up, you just carry the formulated cosmetics, and you're ready to go. ”

“Hmm.”

“In addition, there are many Korean companies in Chennai. Many businesses are trading in Korea right now. Sales are fundamental because these companies use their products. ”

“Hmm.”

Burke folds his arms and listens to Gu Gunho's words.

“We value Brendan Burke's longstanding administration and wisdom. I'd like to take you to Chennai. When you come, we guarantee your term. ”

“Chennai...”

“I'll be stepping down next year, too. He'll be chairman of the board. But while I am president, I want to establish a production site in India and China to establish Dijon China and Dijon India. ”

“Hmm.”

“And at the beginning of next year, we'll have all of this year's profits paid to shareholders for free. As you can see from the Weekly Report, we have distributed 10% of the shares to 500 microshareholders this time. ”

Brandon Burke laughs out loud.

“The old boss has a different stock than me, so he'll do it. Isn't that because employees don't increase for free because they're pretty, and they think there's a tremendous return on their benefits? Well, that's business. ”

“Not only is it in my interest, but it's also in Dijon's headquarters. ”

“I'm sure it is. But the benefits are enjoyed by Dijon headquarters, not by individuals. But since you're an old master, you can enjoy yourself. ”

“Stock movements are owned by shareholders, so Mr. Burke can come to Chennai, right? I came all the way to Seattle to hear the answer without anyone knowing. ”

“What do you want from me? ”

This time, Gu Gu Gun Ho smiled.

“I'd like to know the manufacturer of a pair of machine screws. and they want to provide electrical hydraulic drawings. ”

Brendan Burke grins this time.

“I knew you'd say that. ”

A moment of silence passed.

Brandon Burke, who drank a cup of tea, said:

“Honestly, the old man asked me to run Chennai Factory. I'm retiring in September anyway. Even if the Chennai plant is ready to go, you can join tomorrow. ”

“Hmm.”

“But I have to think about asking you to tell me the manufacturer of the Twin Twins Machinery. because we have an agreement with this company. If you like Korean skills, you can make sturdy, mechanical equipment with a screw. ”

“Shouldn't we say we found the manufacturer ourselves? ”

“Still, the manufacturer will notice us. If Chennai vouches for my tenure, I'll give you the manufacturer's phone number. We'll also give you the president's name. But I don't know if he's going to sell the screws to Dijon Korea. ”

“It's not for sale in Dijon Korea, it's for sale in Giant Mobile. ”

“Then it would be less burdensome than selling it to a company with Dijon's letters in it. We'll send you an email with your screw company phone number once you're back. It's up to you to make contact and convince the boss there. ”

“Chennai will have lines, a blend room, and Vice President Burke will make sure he stays on duty. ”

“Very well. Please keep all that I have said to you in confidence. Especially not in Adam Kassler's ear. ”

“So I didn't bring Adam Kassler's translator. ”

“Well done on that. in case secrets leak out. In fact, Adam Kassler is a loyal man. ”

“I know that. ”

“Rymandell DiYonsa is likely to make Adam Kassler president unless there's a big change next year. I also recommended it. ”

“It is my great pleasure to welcome Adam Kassler as president. ”

Brandon Burke stands up and extends his hand.

“Please keep all of the things I've told you here today a secret. ”

“Please keep what I said here today a secret, too. ”

The two shook hands firmly.