The Youngest Son of Sunyang

"Our family finds it hard to get together on the first day of the new year."

"It's because of work; we prioritize work over family. When you gain one thing, you have to let go of another. You're no different, Yoon-gi."

"Having to give New Year's greetings to my older brother in the office instead of at home."

The two brothers, with coffee and cheesecake instead of rice cake soup in front of them, shared a bitter smile while making eye contact.

"Yoon-gi, I'm sorry, but I didn't come to your office with coffee and cheesecake to exchange New Year's greetings. I came here for business, too. If I didn't have work, I wouldn't have known when we would have had time to meet."

"Apologies should come from me. It's customary for the younger to visit the older during the holidays. I've sent everyone away on the first day just to greet you... as you can see."

Jin Yoon-gi shrugged his shoulders, pointing at the piles of documents.

"I don't know what you think, but I like seeing you like this. How about the two brothers meeting not too often due to busyness? It's not so bad meeting because of work like this."

"So, should you tell me what this work is about? You're much busier as Vice Chairman, aren't you? Hehe." Jin Yoon-gi took a bite of the cake that his brother had brought.

"Have you been talking to Do-jun a lot these days?"

"Is there an issue with Do-jun by any chance?"

"Alright."

Wrinkles appeared on Jin Yoon-gi's forehead. "Don't think of using me as a messenger. I won't interfere until Do-jun asks me for help."

"I'm not asking you to deliver a message. I want you to pass along the message if Do-jun has something to say."

"Do-jun?"

"Yes. There's a rumor in the group that Do-jun is going through a tough time."

"What?"

"Have you ever thought that Father forced Do-jun to take over the company?"

Jin Yoon-gi's wrinkled forehead relaxed, and now he even smiled. "Brother, you've noticed it now, haven't you? Do-jun's ambition is huge, isn't it? Such a person would resent taking over the company? Unlikely."

"Just because he's ambitious doesn't mean he wants unnecessary things. Do-jun wanted shares of the Sunyang Group, not necessarily the company itself, right? Having to deal with the old folks at the company every day is a chore. I find it tough too."

It was a difficult thing to admit. Owning a company that came to him for free might have been easy and enjoyable, but managing the company was no easy task.

"Do-jun says it's tough? Hyung, are you planning to take it over for him?"

"Do you remember, or do you not? At some point, you said you'd sell it to Do-jun at a high price. I'm willing to keep that promise." Jin Dong-gi spoke calmly and gently, showing no excitement.

"How much will you sell it for?"

"We'll discuss it after reviewing the details."

"I'll check it out. Don't do it on a whim. If you do, you might exclude yourself from future negotiations."

"I hesitated a lot to talk about this. I was worried you might see me as someone eyeing your nephew's wealth. So, don't be too guarded. Financial institutions like mine are sometimes needed when it comes to managing lump sums of money."

As a subsidiary of a shipbuilding conglomerate where large sums of money move around, liquidity problems occasionally arise. At such times, financial institutions like banks that can fill the cash gap become invaluable.

"Alright. It's a business with no ulterior motives. I'll think of it that way." Jin Dong-gi, who had finished his business, picked up his cake and smiled. "It's not so bad that brothers meet due to work, is it? Hehe."

"Having a drink after finishing work doesn't sound bad either, does it?" Jin Yoon-gi also smiled warmly towards his brother.

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"Uncle was here?"

"Yeah, he came to see me. Is there something important?"

Is Jin Dong-gi, the Vice Chairman, the one who's more desperate? Or is he just trying to verify the rumors he's heard because he doesn't trust them?

He's indeed more cautious.

But...

No matter how much I think about it, it doesn't seem like he's using even Father.

"It's there, but just pretend you don't know. I can handle it."

"But didn't you promise to tell me if there's a problem?"

"It's not a problem. I think uncle wants to confirm something."

"Weren't you denying it? There's a rumor going around within the group that you're having a hard time."

"How many times have those rumors turned out to be true? It's a place where all sorts of rumors circulate, so you don't have to worry about it."

Father carefully studied my expression and then gave a slight smile.

"It seems like you wanted the rumor to spread. I see. I'll pretend I don't know."

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This time, it's essential for Director Jang Dohyung to handle it neatly.

The Sunyang card is a high-quality product being sold cheaply.

If he stumbles even on such an easy task, it's evidence that he's not qualified to lead the Sunyang Financial Group.

"Handing over the card?"

"Yes. What could HW Group bring in exchange that would help us?"

"Sunyang Electronics." Oh Sehyun didn't hesitate for even a second.

"Uncle, you're not joking, are you?"

"That's the only thing that can benefit HW."

"You want to exchange cards. Do you think uncle is a fool? Giving electronics?"

"You're the one throwing cards? You're not a fool?"

It's also foolish to throw a company that's playing with massive fees and interest rates. Especially at this point.

"Are you done with your nagging?"

"What can I do? I have no choice but to believe."

Oh Sehyun stopped speaking after letting out a brief sigh.

"If you've given offers to both sides, enter into an auction. Give it to the side that offers even one more won."

"I was trying to secure one company. Is there anything urgent?"

"If you need something, it's better for us to create it. How about Sunyang Group shares instead?"

It's what I want the most, but they won't accept it until they're not fools.