The Youngest Son of Sunyang

Watching his grandfather drink water, he said with concern, "I'll get a goldenseal tonic..."

"Quiet, you rascal. Do you think my mental strength is so weak that I need to consume something like tonic?"

"You seemed so surprised..."

Grandfather shook his hand vigorously and let out a long sigh. "Do-Jun, did I hear you wrong? You don't mean to ask for an A-jin car as your entrance gift, do you?"

"No, it means I'll acquire it with my own money."

"Your money... How much do you think you need for an A-jin acquisition to be so confident?"

I tried to remain calm, but my speech speed was faster than usual. "If you were to acquire it, how much would you write down?"

When I subtly inquired about the acquisition amount, my grandfather blinked while calming his breath.

"Hmm... Well, if it were me... Huh? Look at this one. Hahaha."

Suddenly, he burst into laughter. He regained his composure perfectly and understood the hidden meaning of my question.

A moment to hear the other person's thoughts. That must have been the privilege of a master.

"You. Right now, you have to speak first. I'm still above your head. Where are you trying to be sneaky? Haha."

"For now, I estimate it to be 1.5 trillion won. There may be variables, and we need to diagnose the condition of A-jin cars for an accurate assessment."

"Hmm..."

"You don't seem particularly surprised."

"What? Because of the amount?"

The first number came out of my mouth. It wasn't my entire net worth, but when I said the acquisition cost was 1.5 trillion won, it meant my money was more than that.

Yet my grandfather only seemed to have concerns about whether the amount was appropriate and showed no other reaction to my money.

Is he being generous? Calm? Or does he not consider 1.5 trillion won to be much for him?

"Why? Should I be surprised that you have so much money? Or do you want to hear praise for doing well?"

"Praise can wait, right? Isn't that the case? If we only consider cash holdings right now, I have more than the entire Sunyang Group. I have surpassed the number one individual in the business world group."

Grandfather's gaze changed. "Hey, you. I understand you want to boast, but if you're planning to acquire A-jin, you should have more than that." It was a gaze directed at his adorable grandson. "I was surprised enough when you mentioned the acquisition. Now, I'm just curious. There's no need for more surprises. And satisfying curiosity isn't urgent. Curiosity isn't the top priority right now; it's A-jin Motor."

"Do you believe what I'm saying, then? It's over 1 trillion won."

"If you're in your right mind, there's no reason for nonsense, right? We're talking about a significant issue here."

I wanted to slap my knee at the notion that curiosity wasn't the top priority. It was the most tempting thought, but it wasn't the priority.

In the world of Sunyang, where a person with an enormous amount of money was dealing with new issues every day, setting priorities when facing numerous problems from the top was crucial.

Curiosity should always be pushed to the back.

I also asked a necessary question rather than out of curiosity.

"What amount do you have in mind for the acquisition, Grandfather?"

"I don't know."

"What?"

He replied without thinking for even a second, and I felt somewhat unjust. Conversations that go back and forth without a clear answer are evidence of hierarchy.

"I didn't look into it because I had no intention of acquiring it. I researched it thoroughly six years ago, but things must have changed significantly since then."

"Will you help?"

"I'm considering it."

I asked cautiously, but once again, I didn't get a clear answer.

"What I mean is, why do you want to acquire A-jin Motor? Are you thinking it will help Sunyang when you acquire it?"

Even when I carefully examined my grandfather's expression, it didn't seem like he was simply making conversation.

I closed my mouth and waited quietly.

What could he be thinking?

Is it the thought of a grandfather who loves his grandson immensely? Or is it the thought of a chairman who prioritizes his position in Sunyang Group above all else?

If these two thoughts align, it would be perfect, but it's still hard to know the outcome.

"Alright, let's give this a try."

My grandfather, who had been lost in thought for a long time, finally spoke up.

Without realizing it, I swallowed hard. He wouldn't ignore me, would he?

"Let's say it's a moment where my grandson, Do-Jun, who is the owner of A-jin Motor, and I, who am the owner of Sunyang Motor, join forces to merge the two companies."

Has he already read my thoughts and plans?

It seemed like I had given away my thoughts that A-jin Motor was merely a stepping stone for absorbing Sunyang Motor, and I hesitated on how to respond.

Grandfather paused for a moment, seemingly waiting for my reaction, but when he saw my bewildered expression, he chuckled.

"I'd like to hear your opinion on the merger ratio between the two companies. What do you think?"

After much contemplation, an unexpected thought suddenly came to mind.

Now is not the time to respond carefully to my grandfather's question. It's actually the time to ask questions, even if it's to understand my grandfather's true intentions.

"Why do you think we should merge?"

"What if we don't merge? Do you think you can protect A-jin Motor with your abilities? Maybe it'll be devoured by Daehyun Group within a year? Or do you think you can run it properly?"

The smile seemed to be a mocking one, but it also revealed a sense of ease. I also had a backup plan.

"No need to worry about the management."

Scoff "Is there a glimmer of trust?"

"Yes."

"Oh!"

Even the slight laughter was pure admiration, not a condescending tone.

It's certain that I'm not only driven by the desire to possess but have also formulated a plan.

"If you have the capability to lead the company, the merger might be necessary, right?"

"So, you're not too sure of yourself..."

"Scornful again."

Grandfather cut off my confident words and tapped his fingers. "There's no proposal that will absolutely not be accepted. If the scales don't balance, we'll adjust them. Tell me the merger ratio. How much should I increase my share by?"