“This is a great opportunity for us to expand into Japan.”
“Chairman, I understand your point. However, the amount is too absurd compared to the hotel’s value.”
“It’s much less than rebuilding and rebranding from scratch.”
With the prospect of Seongwon Hotel entering Japan looming, Chairman Baek and Serin were in a tense confrontation. Several years ago, Chairman Baek had planned to enter Japan by collaborating with a conglomerate, but the plan fell apart. This was the second opportunity, and once again, Serin stood in the way.
Chairman Baek was furious, emitting smoke from his nose.
Getting caught in a whale fight is like shrimp getting caught in a shrimp net between these two.
“Why are you so obsessed with Japan?”
“It’s the closest country to Korea. Political disputes are a matter for the nation to resolve, and is there any reason for us to hesitate in interfering with business there?”
“That may be true, but we can’t just bow down to obvious tricks by Japanese companies. Whether we hand over both ownership and management rights, we’re talking about bleeding our blood over whether we can stake a claim. We provide the talent, bear the risks, but the profits go to Japanese companies, isn’t that how they see it?”
The debate continued for a solid thirty minutes. The mid-level employees in the company were so affected by the icy atmosphere created by these two that icicles could form on their chins. It didn’t matter who won now. Whatever the conclusion, they just hoped this meeting would end soon.
“If you keep beating around the bush like this, not only overseas expansion, but even the domestic market will be taken away! We should go out in the global era.”
“I also think so. In fact, doing hotel business in another country’s land is like picking stars from the sky. There aren’t many countries that permit it. So, focusing on the domestic market is also a way. Is that unpatriotic? Building good hotels and attracting a lot of foreign capital—that’s patriotism. In that sense, I’m planning to consider a second themed hotel opportunity this time.”
“What? Are you planning such a big thing alone?”
“That’s why I’m telling you now. I’m considering it.”
“Where?”
“Jeju Island.”
Chairman Baek’s eyebrows twitched. It was a habit that came out when he was displeased but had nothing to say.
“And regarding the acquisition of the Japanese hotel, consider handing over all the shares from that side. It’s definitely a good opportunity.”
While Chairman Baek was still fuming, Serin quickly concluded the meeting. Sighs of relief escaped from here and there, as if to say, “Finally.” However, Chairman Baek, still dissatisfied, glared at Serin. Of course, she seemed completely unaffected.
In a hurry to leave, the directors got up. Then, Chairman Baek, as if awakened, also stood up and left the meeting room. The directors followed him slowly and cautiously.
Gathered around the elevator, Serin squeezed in. When the elevator doors opened, Chairman Baek and Serin naturally entered, but the directors couldn’t dare to join.
If they squeeze in again, they might experience the icy atmosphere they had tasted a little while ago in the meeting room.
“Are you going to take the next one?”
As if anticipating, Serin asked, and they all nodded their heads.
However, they looked through the closing elevator doors. Just a moment ago, the two who were fighting as if they would kill each other were now having a gentle conversation, as if to say, “When did that happen?”
“Ha, I feel like having a drink. Care to join me for a drink?”
“Yes. I was just craving tuna sashimi. How about that tuna sashimi place we always go to?”
Sounds good. But what about Dojun?”
“Dojun is with Taehoon today.”
“Oh, really? That’s good. Then, we can have a leisurely drink tonight.”
“Yes.”
“Don’t be late! Don’t make an old man wait! Do you know how ridiculous it looks to drink alone at this age?”
“Last time, there was an accident in front, so I was late.”
“Ha… Can’t argue with that.”
As Chairman Baek let out a deep sigh, the elevator doors closed.
When Serin was staring at him as if she would kill him in the meeting room, it was a moment ago. Now, he looked like a small, loving father looking at his beloved nephew. However, these directors were just embarrassed at such a dramatic turnaround.
“No, when you go in and come out of the restroom, it’s different, but how can a person change so much?”
“That’s true. Until a little while ago, it felt like he might kill someone.”
“Ha… Really, every day I get older. My blood is drying up.”
It wasn’t clear which rhythm to dance to.
“Dojun, let’s eat it like this. But don’t tell Mom you had ice cream. Got it? If Mom finds out… Dad will be kicked out.”
“Dad kicked out.”
Following Taehoon’s last words, he looked at his three-year-old son, who was sucking on the ice cream with a particularly lovely look.
Sitting on a park bench under the warm sunlight, enjoying ice cream with his son, he was a man who had everything in the world.
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
