The Youngest Son of Sunyang

"Clear your schedule for tomorrow," his father said.

"Yes? Tomorrow, I've decided to do the final check on the Hando Steel bid documents. Father, you're aware of this, right?"

"This could be even bigger and more important than Hando Steel. Hando Steel will become part of the Sunyang Group, but this could become entirely your company."

Jin Yeong-jun understood the significance when his father separated himself from the Sunyang Group.

"Are you setting up a meeting?"

"Yes. Tomorrow, have lunch, dinner, and a drink in between."

"What? Three meetings in one day?"

"Before getting married, you should see their faces, don't you think? No matter who you choose, it will benefit you."

"Is this a directive from Grandfather?"

"Father made the choices. And I happen to like the daughter of the President of Dae-il Bank. You'll like her too."

"Even so, this feels a bit extreme. It's not like we're looking for a breeding partner for a pet. Deciding in just one day is..."

"Don't be unreasonable. Didn't I tell you? It's about seeing their faces before marriage. When you live together, you'll adapt."

Jin Yeong-jun felt bitter, but he had to accept it. After all, this was a marriage he couldn't choose for himself. It wasn't about living with someone he loved; it was about living with someone necessary to control the Sunyang Group.

"But why does Father prefer Dae-il Bank?"

"Dae-il Bank has immediate benefits. How long do you think your grandfather will live? When he's gone, do you think your uncles will stay quiet? They'll be fighting to secure a few subsidiaries. We need to start securing more shares from now on. It's a lucrative move."

"So, in the end, it's not about finding a daughter-in-law but about securing collateral for a large loan."

"Ultimately, it's about making the most advantageous choice for oneself. Do you know who the best prospective daughter-in-law is among commoners? A teacher."

Jin Yeong-gi didn't voice his thoughts openly. There were three candidates in total. If his son, Yeong-jun, didn't choose the bank president's daughter, it would be a disaster. He had to handle it delicately.

"Government employees receive steady salaries, pension upon retirement, and they have vacations. How great is that? Men prefer female teachers because they think ahead."

"But isn't the bank president's daughter Father's preference?"

"If I take over everything at Sunyang, where do you think it will go? It will all be yours."

"I also have a younger sibling, just like Father."

His father's efforts to avoid losing anything to his younger sibling were a reflection of Jin Yeong-jun's future.

"Then, when the time comes, marry your son to the daughter of the bank president. Haha."

His father laughed heartily, but to Jin Yeong-jun, it didn't sound like a joke.

The time would soon come when he, too, would have to restrain his sibling, just like his father. Fortunately, it was a relief that there were only two siblings, a younger sister and a younger brother. It seemed like an easy battle.

"You're going to work in Hong Kong?"

"Yes," she replied.

Jin Yeong-jun's eyebrows twitched.

The woman who's only selling point was that her father was a bank president.

She wore luxury brands, shimmering with extravagant jewelry, and her well-groomed hair stood out even in Cheongdam-dong. But that was all she had.

In the midst of numerous female employees at the group headquarters, she was so ordinary and unremarkable that she looked at him as if he were a nuisance.

In the past, he might have slapped her and walked away, but he was no longer that impulsive.

"Please choose a menu. Since it's lunch, should we keep it light? The paninis here are excellent."

He handed her the menu as patiently as possible, but she didn't even glance at it. Instead, she turned to the hall manager standing beside their table and said, "Just a cup of coffee, please."

Jin Yeong-jun barely resisted the urge to slam the menu onto her head.

When the hall manager looked at him, he handed over the menu and said, "I'm ready."

She finally spoke, looking at Jin Yeong-jun's already hardened face. "I live with my boyfriend in Hong Kong."

"Cohabitation?"

"Yes. So..."

"I'm fine with it. Are we done here?" Jin Yeong-jun stood up abruptly. "The coffee here isn't great. Just go. By the way, let's eat and part ways. The atmosphere for meeting your father today wasn't so bad... Make sure you don't forget to tell him that."

Jin Yeong-jun left the restaurant of the Sunyang Hotel, watching her tightly pursed lips.

He had two more hours before meeting the second woman at three o'clock. He thought about how to pass the time and pulled out his mobile phone.

"Yeah. I'm coming to the Sunyang Hotel in a taxi now. You have some time, don't you, Oppa?"

Jin Yeong-jun headed up to the suite he used as his second home all year round. Even the thought of relieving stress made him grateful for the bank president's daughter.

Perhaps because he had exhausted his sexual desires in passionate sex earlier, the appearance of the blind date girl didn't seem so important when they met in the afternoon.

She, a woman barely in the top 40 ranks of the business world, acting as if she would get married at the drop of a hat.

After accommodating her and seeing off the others, he waited for the final candidate.

"I'm Hong So-young."

When he met the eldest granddaughter of the president of Han Sung Ilbo, the last candidate, he quickly ordered dinner. He was quite hungry, perhaps because he hadn't had a proper lunch.

The newspaper with the highest circulation among domestic media outlets. They had taken the lead by starting internet services early.

In a way, her prospective groom was their biggest advertiser. However, Hong So-young showed no sign of being nervous or intimidated in front of Jin Yeong-jun, the successor of the Sunyang Group.

While waiting for their food, Jin Yeong-jun observed the woman named Hong So-young closely.

A meticulously maintained body, embellished with wealth and glamour, was evident. Her slightly strong features were her only flaw, but overall, she was above average.

Jin Yeong-jun made polite conversation and tried various topics, but it seemed like she wasn't paying much attention. Seeing that this woman also appeared to have been forced to come, he felt somewhat relieved.