Throughout Kang Hyun’s presentation, she found herself increasingly engrossed, asking many questions and listening to the answers.
She even began to consider not just extending the 200 billion investment but also making additional investments.
The decision not to extend the investment was clearly based on evaluating the project purely as a business venture.
In contrast, when Ji Yeon was involved with the Cha family’s investment, there were times when they overlooked delayed documents or less-than-ideal outcomes out of consideration for her.
Initially, when Chairman Cha proposed the investment and later when Cha Min Woo led the investment details, many aspects were glossed over for Ji Yeon’s sake.
However, the direction proposed by Kang Hyun was entirely different.
Though there were risks, Ji Eun, as the head of Onyu Pharmaceuticals, recognized the high investment value.
“Why are you sharing an intermediate stage instead of a complete plan, Executive Director Lee Kang Hyun?”
Ji Eun asked the question she had been curious about.
“Both the proposing and investing parties need to cooperate and communicate continuously. We’re talking about an amount over a hundred billion won, not just a few tens or hundreds of millions. Without interim checks and understanding the investor’s intentions, problems can arise.”
Ji Eun nodded unconsciously in agreement.
“I’m not sure how you shared opinions with the previous project leader, but I prefer to have close and frequent discussions with investors. It minimizes risks.”
‘Cha Min Woo only used to give notifications.’
“That’s good.”
“Thank you. So, Director, will you join us in the next step, or would you prefer to stop here?”
Ji Eun looked straight into Kang Hyun’s eyes and then slowly smiled.
“Please arrange the next meeting with a more detailed plan. I’ll involve the related executives and the chairman. Plan for an investment amount of a total of 300 billion, with the existing 200 billion and an additional 100 billion.”
“I’ll make sure to prepare well to meet your expectations.”
Kang Hyun offered a handshake to Ji Eun, who then took his hand.
“By the way, I understand you’re single, Executive Director Lee Kang Hyun. Do you have a girlfriend?”
Kang Hyun’s face momentarily showed surprise at the unexpected question.
“I just thought of someone very suitable. She’s very pretty and kind, and I think she would match well with you, Executive Director. If you don’t have a girlfriend, I’d like to introduce you to her.”
“I do have a girlfriend.”
Ji Eun was fully absorbed in his presentation and its content.
During Kang Hyun’s presentation, she became so involved that she started thinking about not just extending the 200 billion investment but considering additional investment.
The decision not to extend the investment was clearly a business-oriented judgment.
When Ji Yeon was involved with the Cha family, there were times when, despite delays in investment documents or subpar results, things were overlooked because of her.
She thought, ‘If only our Ji Yeon had met someone like him, instead of that worthless Cha Min Woo… Sigh.’
“It’s good to hear you think so positively of it. Thank you. I will update you on the progress of the documents. Thank you for your time today, Director.”
“If the interim documents are of this high quality, I can make time anytime. Please keep in touch.”
After saying his goodbyes, Kang Hyun left the room, but Ji Eun couldn’t shake off her feeling of regret.
“Gosh. Lee Kang Hyun, who is your mother to raise someone so accomplished? Brains, attitude, and even looks! What a waste.”
Kang Hyun felt relieved that they had moved beyond the initial phase.
He was usually quite calm about larger contracts, but this time he felt less confident.
The investment amounts and the numbers that had been discussed were so outlandish that it had been incredibly difficult to organize them.
The disorganized documents had even made him want to abandon the project at one point.
It was a wonder how the investment had been successful with such documents.
Either Onyu Pharmaceuticals had been too lenient, or perhaps they had some leverage over them.
He speculated it was one of the two.
Regardless, it seemed that Onyu Pharmaceuticals had either come to their senses or whatever leverage they had was gone. From their perspective, discussing the withdrawal of the investment was logical.
Checking his watch, it was past 3 PM.
There was an executive dinner later in the evening, led by Chairman Cha.
He needed to hurry back to briefly report and organize the content of today’s meeting before the dinner.
Kang Hyun’s car sped through the city.
At the gathering with C&C’s key executives.
Chairman Cha Seung Jo was in high spirits, his voice growing louder.
“See, Executive Director Lee Kang Hyun has done something remarkable.”
He couldn’t hide his pleasure upon hearing that Kang Hyun was reviving an investment that his son Cha Min Woo nearly ruined.
“It seems he’s discussing not only maintaining the investment in Onyu Pharmaceuticals but also considering additional investment. He’s really doing a great job, especially considering the original investment was almost withdrawn.”
While saying this, Chairman Cha laughed heartily.
“Ah, that’s great news. Congratulations in advance, Chairman. And well done, Executive Director Lee.”
Vice President Choi Kyu Won, sitting beside Chairman Cha, joined the conversation and offered his congratulations.
It was too early to announce and celebrate, but Kang Hyun didn’t want to spoil the mood by pointing that out.
“Shall we all have a toast in that spirit?”
Chairman Cha filled his half-empty glass to the brim with alcohol.
“That’s a good idea. How about a toast from you, Chairman?”
Vice President Choi encouraged Chairman Cha.
“Shall I? Well… How about this? To the further leap of C&C!”
“To the leap of C&C!”
About a dozen attending executives raised their glasses and echoed ‘To C&C!’ following the Chairman.
“And to Executive Director Lee Kang Hyun, who is bringing hope to our team!”
“To Executive Director Lee!”
Kang Hyun really disliked this company culture where superiors summoned the team for dinners without asking for their opinions.
However, he wasn’t the type to visibly show his displeasure and spoil the mood, so he went along with the flow and fit in with the atmosphere.
After emptying his glass, he used the restroom as an excuse to step outside for some fresh air and clear his head.
Checking his watch, it was past 9 PM.
‘It’s too late to meet Ji Yeon now.’
Suddenly feeling exhausted, Kang Hyun sighed.
He was stretching his stiff neck muscles when he heard sudden footsteps behind him, followed by a voice laced with sarcasm.
“Executive Director Lee Kang Hyun, with the Chairman favoring you like that, you might just fly high soon, huh?”
My Step-brother Is Obsessed With Me (Female-dominant)
A gentle female protagonist vs pitiful in the early stage, and a sick male protagonist in the later stage
Cheng Songer transmigrated into the body of a vicious cannon fodder female supporting character with the same name as her in a female-dominant novel.
In the original story, the cannon fodder female supporting character was inhumane, committing domestic violence, gambling excessively, being lustful, and even wanting to sell her stepbrother to a brothel for money.
As luck would have it, she just happened to transmigrate at this time.
Seeing Cheng Qingzhi biting his lip, enduring the tears in his eyes, looking pitiful, her heart softened.
She stuffed the money back into the Madam’s hand and reached out to him.
“Brother, come home with me.”
