The Youngest Son of Sunyang

"You can interpret it that way. But is it just because of that that I'm better than my uncle?"

"There's more to it. I also have many acquaintances in Yeouido. Some of them have been saying that Jin Do-jun is the future of Miracle. If Jin Do-jun rises to the position where he wields absolute authority in Miracle, he might have the entire Korean financial market dancing to his tune."

"Who on earth is saying such nonsense?"

"You're being modest. Haha."

Jang Dohyung let out a refreshing laugh.

"My acquaintances are not just in Yeouido. Many of my friends from my days of studying abroad in the U.S. are in Wall Street. They've been saying that in Miracle Investment, there's a 'Miracle Boy.' An investment genius. Especially known for his knack for accurately assessing the value of startup companies. An investor with not a single failure... His name is 'Howard Jin.'" Jang Dohyung looked straight into my face with gleaming eyes and asked. "Miracle Boy, isn't that you, Manager?"

"No, it's not." My prompt response seemed to catch him off guard.

"...."

"I am an investor in Miracle USA. When I was young, the money from selling my family's farm went to the American company where CEO Oh Sehyun invested. It grew quite a bit. Perhaps that's why such rumors are circulating, but I'm not an investment prodigy."

"Then, is it true that Howard Jin is Manager Jin?"

"That could be true or not. People at the U.S. headquarters also call me Howard. That's all there is to it. So, please don't raise me too high. And, stop entertaining the idea of being with me, thinking that I'm an investment genius or anything like that."

"I haven't made any decisions yet. I'm just grateful that Manager Jin will be in charge of our financial subsidiaries, rather than the two Vice Chairmen."

"Then, you should protect and watch over me. Because both Vice Chairmen, rather discreetly... no, blatantly, are bent on pushing me aside and taking control of the financial subsidiaries."

Jang Dohyung seemed to have finally understood the precise meaning of my earlier words about someone trying to threaten than persuade

"It seems like entering the eye of a hurricane if you make the wrong choice."

"I've already entered."

"That's my answer. I'll wait for the conclusion of the one who makes the choice now."

He's an observant man. If he had said that he wouldn't follow the same path as me now, I would have drawn my sword immediately. If he had opened the door of choice for me without waiting for my intervention, we wouldn't have had this long conversation, and he wouldn't have raised the issue of my position.

From the beginning, Jang Dohyung had chosen me as his option.

So, my job is to make him feel like he made the right choice.

"Sunyang Life, Sunyang Fire, Securities, Cards. How should you design them to grasp these subsidiaries at a glance? So that, on the day the company comes into my hands, I'll destroy them according to that design, like a bolt of lightning. Is that possible?"

"As far as I know, the succession process has a few more months to go. I will prepare."

"I believe you will handle it excellently."

"Manager."

"Yes."

"I can't be loyal to anyone. The reason I fawned over President Yang Woo-chan was for my own career."

Suddenly, doubt crept in. Could this person have thoroughly researched me? Was it possible that he'd heard somewhere that, rather than loyalty, accurate transactions would last longer and earn trust?

"I understand what you mean. Two months from now, Mr. Jang will receive the same treatment as the CEO of Sunyang Electronics, who receives the highest salary across the entire Sunyang Group. However, it all depends on how well my plan turns out."

Mr. Jang was left speechless, his mouth agape.

"Let's think about your position later. At first, I thought about making a bold appointment, but we should probably decide after reviewing the plan. Is that acceptable?"

"Yes, of course. You've already given me a bold proposal. Thank you."

"Make that appointment when you've executed my instructions excellently. It's still pending."

I intentionally emphasized the term "instructions," but Mr. Jang didn't show any sign of discomfort.

"Of course. I don't want a reward without performance." Mr. Jang, crumpling the empty beer can, stood up. "I have a lot of work, so I should get going."

"Yes. Thank you for your time."

We exchanged a firm handshake.

"But, Mr. Jang, I have one last question."

"Yes, Manager."

"I'm just a young kid. Aren't you worried?"

Mr. Jang answered with a firm grip on my hand. "I believe in the miracle right in front of me."

When the succession process reached its final stages, I was anxious, but I didn't rush to my grandfather.

How much of the group's controlling stake would he add to mine?

If he were to grant exactly 20%, neither more nor less, I would ask for nothing more.

"What are you thinking?"

"Oh, nothing."

"Sigh... I'm probably the only crazy one who thinks it's cool that her boyfriend gets lost in thought during our celebration."

"What's even crazier is you talking about it. Learn to hide your true feelings."

"My only advantage is being honest. Why hide that?"

"I have another one for you: having a pretty face is also an advantage."

"Even if it sounds like flattery, it feels good. Hehe." Seo Min-young laughed heartily and put a piece of meat in her mouth.

"Now that the hard times are over, and it's time for happiness to begin, right?"

"Yeah, you could say that the first year of judicial training is like dying. They say the preliminary exams are the qualifiers, and the training institute is the finals."

"I'll visit you from time to time."

"I won't hold my breath... but I'll believe it when I see it."

Seeing her bright smile as usual, I felt an unexpected pang of guilt. If I were an ordinary young man in my twenties from an affluent family, I would have enjoyed my youth with her. But I didn't have the luxury to think about enjoying a carefree youth.

Time was passing like crazy, and the structure of Sunyang's control was becoming increasingly complex.

Right now, I had come out to congratulate Seo Min-young, who had successfully passed the judicial examination during her studies. However, my mind was filled with thoughts of the ownership structure.