Chapter Forty-Four: Jin Yongnan

  Seoul's Gangbuk-gu, Uijeongbu-dong. This is one of Seoul's notorious slums, a far cry from the glittering neon lights and bustling streets of Gangnam-gu across the Han River. Everywhere you look, there are cramped, dilapidated houses, polluted water flowing through potholed roads, dimly lit streetlights, and even the trees along the roadside grow twisted and gnarled.

  The people living here are basically some poor and miserable paupers, they yearn for delicious food, beautiful clothes and hope to move to the rich district on the other side of the river one day and live like humans! That's where the real world is!

  Jin Yongnan was crouching in a dilapidated house that couldn't get any more dilapidated, and would collapse with another blow, cooking instant noodles.

  When Jin Yongnan was in elementary school, his mother committed suicide by poisoning herself because she could not bear her drunken father's beatings. In his childhood impression, the father who indulged in drinking left him with endless beatings and scolding!

  Even after more than a decade, he still remembers the scene of himself pressing against the window at the entrance of the restaurant, watching his classmates eating greasy roasted meat. The sizzling sound of the oil and the pungent smell of the meat almost drove him crazy!

  When he ran back home to tell his grandma that he wanted to eat meat, his grandma told him that only by studying hard and getting into a prestigious university, graduating and finding a good job to become a rich person, would he be able to eat as much meat as he wants!

  Since then, Kim Yong-nam's life goal has been to leave the poor place of Jeollabuk-do and go to a big city to become a rich man!

  The drunkard father spent most of his time sleeping, relying on relief to get by. Kim Yong-nam worked part-time jobs throughout middle school to pay for tuition, and after he got into Seoul University with the top score in the city, he never went back!

  Kim Yong-nam, who completed his university studies with the help of scholarships and part-time jobs, landed a job at a large company after graduation with good treatment. Soon he took out a loan to buy a house and a car, and also had a beautiful girlfriend. His life was very comfortable, as if heaven had poured all the good things he hadn't enjoyed in his previous decades into him all at once.

  Until recently, his dream came true. His girlfriend said she wanted to get married, and Kim Yong-man, who had never had a romantic experience before, changed the ownership of his house and bank account to be shared by both! This is very rare in Korea!

  Then the tragedy began to unfold, his girlfriend sold his house and took all the money in his bank account. If that was not enough, she even borrowed a large sum of usury in his name!

  When Jin Yongnan rushed into his girlfriend's parents' home, he found that her parents, who always asked him for gifts, were also gone. He finally realized that he had encountered a professional scammer.

  Then it's the old routine, usury forcing debt repayment, the company fired him, and he could only drown his sorrows in alcohol like his father. It seems that things have already been destined to end up this way, but life always gives you unexpected surprises!

  Jin Yongnan was looking for his girlfriend, not to get back his money but to die together with her! On the night he met Gao Yang, he was drinking at a street food stall because he had already found out that his girlfriend often hung out at a nearby nightclub, and she loved eating late-night snacks!

  Unexpectedly, before his girlfriend appeared, he was ruined by the usury. Jin Yongnan originally planned to wait until they had enough and then hide and wait for an opportunity. Unexpectedly, the bald man was so ruthless that he directly used a folding stool to hit him on the head. After desperately dodging, Gao Yang suddenly appeared and helped him out.

  Jin Yongnam, who was at his wit's end, gritted his teeth and followed Gao Yang to request his help. This was because the son of the president of the company where he used to work had once worn a casual outfit identical to the one Gao Yang had used to block the boiling water bottle!

  At that time, Kim Yong-nam, who was still lying on the ground, immediately remembered what his son had said earlier when he saw the clothes: "Alexander McQueen's limited edition men's jacket, only five pieces in the world." The tone was light, but the pride that flowed out of the words was already clear to Kim Yong-nam.

  Kim Yong-nam immediately gave up his previous plan, he didn't want to die yet and hadn't had enough barbecue! When Gao Yang asked for his phone number, he was more excited than when he got into Seoul University!

  These past few days, Jin Yongnan has been hiding here, living quietly and waiting for Gao Yang's summons. The Cow Ear Cave is really too rotten, the loan sharks still haven't found him.

  The landlord was a prostitute who was currently working in the next room, and the sound of her moaning loudly through the completely non-soundproof wall made Jin Yongnan's blood boil, but at this moment, Jin Yongnan had no expression on his face, just like an old monk in meditation, staring straight at the ramen noodles in the pot.

  The piercing ringtone of the mobile phone suddenly sounded, and the originally steady hand shook violently. The voice that had been expected for several days came through the phone "Are you still alive?"

  The aluminum pot filled with ramen was knocked over, and Jin Yongnan's face was full of smiles as if Gao Yang was standing in front of him. He said in an extremely sincere tone, "Boss, I've been waiting for your call."

  "Alright, Hotel New Lo, someone will pick you up downstairs." Gaoyang said and hung up the phone.

  Put away the phone and took a long breath, that kind of joyful mood was like being reborn, making people excited and unbearable.

  Jin Yongnan took out his wallet and left the taxi fare, then put all the remaining money on the floor, collected his gaze and smile, and walked out quietly.

  Under the leadership of SC Trading staff, Kim Yong-nam arrived at the door of Goyang's top suite.

  Dong dong dong......

  The door was opened and a man with a cold expression looked at Kim Yong-nam with a scrutinizing gaze, stepping aside to let him enter the room.

  Entering the living room, I saw Gao Yang leaning on the sofa with a glass of whiskey in his hand, staring blankly ahead, lost in thought.

  "Boss, hello." Hurriedly walked to Gao Yang's side and immediately bowed at a 90-degree angle.

  Gao Yang swept his gaze over him, with a hint of scrutiny sizing up the man in front of him who had made a simple bow seem as taut as a drawn bowstring.

  He nodded slightly, a clever person. When opportunity knocks, don't believe it's destined by heaven, only those who work hard with all their might can truly grasp the opportunity. This time, I called Jin Yongnan over for an interview!

  Due to Zheng Xiujing's relationship, Korea will occupy a very important position in Goyang's schedule. Goyang needs an excellent agent, and if Jin Yongnan's performance just now is disappointing, Goyang will unhesitatingly drive him out!

  "Sit down." Gaoyang nodded and motioned for Jinyongnan to sit on the sofa beside him.

  "Yes, boss." Jin Yongnan was slightly awkward.

  "I've seen all your information." Gaoyang took a light sip of whiskey, looking at Kim Yong-nam with a hint of a smile and asked, "When you enter high society, how will you treat your girlfriend?"

  "Leave her by my side." Jin Yongnan said expressionlessly.

  "Haha." Gao Yang's mouth curled up "What an interesting guy."

  "From now on, you will be in charge of handling all my affairs in Korea."

  "Yes, boss." Jin Yongnan replied in a low voice.

  "Now, I need a place with a good environment, here...". Gaoyang looked around the room and sipped his whiskey lightly, saying "It's too small, it makes me feel uncomfortable."

  "Yes, boss, you can move into a satisfactory residence before dinner tomorrow." Kim Yong-nam stood up and bowed.

  The next morning, the entire Korean news industry went crazy reporting on the news of **Company's change in ownership**, as a leading K-pop entertainment company was acquired by a mysterious investor, and all journalists were frantically digging for inside information.

  But everyone who knew the inside story tightly closed their mouths, and major news media soon received notifications from different channels: "Don't report this news anymore!"

  At this time, Zheng Xiujing, who was sleeping at home, was woken up by her sister Zheng Xiuyan. "What's wrong? Are you not working today, sis?" Zheng Xiujing asked with a yawn, still sleepy-eyed.

  "The company was acquired by a mysterious capital." Zheng Xiuyan said with a serious face.

  "Ah?" Zheng Xiujing's mouth was half open and she was yawning when she heard the news, "Sister, this joke is not funny at all!"

  "It's true, the company is in a mess right now, all artists have been notified to take a temporary leave." Zheng Xiuyan said with a serious face. Zheng Xiu Jing knew her sister's habits and knew she was telling the truth!

  "What? What are we going to do in the future?" Zheng Xiujing asked with a shocked expression after coming back to her senses.

  "Let's wait and see for now, things should get better when the new boss arrives."

  "Who acquired the company?" The two sisters fell into confusion. Suddenly, Zheng Xiujing's mind flashed with Gao Yang's smiling face, "No way, no way, the company is not a western restaurant, what am I thinking......" Zheng Xiujing patted her own head.

  At this time, Go Yang was having breakfast with Lee Boo-jin, the director of Shinheung Hotel, and Lee Mong-seong, the president of Samsung Heavy Industries' Geoje Shipyard, at the hotel's restaurant.

  After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Gao Yang didn't chat with the two people much. His attention was all focused on the bowl of white porridge in front of him.

  This porridge looks exceptionally impressive, with a layer of rice soup on top that's quivering like aspic, while the bottom is made from high-quality glutinous rice, having both thick and clear parts. The porridge contains red sugar, and fresh lotus root slices are cut into thin pieces and mixed in, with the lotus root appearing light purple, the slices dark brown, and the rice grains light green. It's warm and cooling at the same time, with a refreshing aroma wafting up. Just looking at it, you can tell that great effort was put into making it!

  Ms. Li Fu Zhen, who was standing beside him, smiled and explained, "This is made with top-grade five-flower pork mixed with glutinous rice, covered with lotus leaves, and slow-cooked over low heat. The New Luo Hotel only makes this when entertaining distinguished guests."

  The life of the truly upper class is really...... Gao Yang didn't say a word and quietly started drinking. The entrance was sweet and smooth, the taste was great, paired with fresh fruit salad this breakfast made Gao Yang let out a faint sigh. Gao Yang finished eating in one breath, picked up the water glass beside him and drank half a cup of clear water. Li Fuzhen and Li Mengcheng had already put down their chopsticks when Gao Yang picked up the water glass.

  Gao Yang wiped his mouth with a napkin and said, "Director Li Mengcheng, please tell me, why must I buy an oil tanker from your company?"

  (PS: First of all, I would like to thank all the friends who like this book for their support, as well as those who have been urging me to update. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. As a newcomer to writing novels, I don't understand various applications and haven't interacted with friends before, which makes me feel very sorry. I will definitely work hard to write this book well. Sincerely thank all friends for their support.)