Chapter 639 - High School Friend— Suk-Ho Lee (3) – Part 2
Jae-Sik Moon continued to tell the story about Suk-Ho Lee’s visit to Gun-Ho over the phone.
“So, I told him that I’ve never said I had a good insight about business and that I just do what I can do, and I do my best while working. My response made him even more upset. He yelled at me, saying that that’s why I would never get out of a basement. I thought he was going to punch me.”
“Geez!”
“I had to get his facts straight though, so I told him that my parents are living in a 30 pyung large condo in front of the East Incheon Station, and I am living in a luxurious condo here too. When I showed him where I live, he looked truly surprised.”
“Of course, he would.”
“In addition, I showed him my office in the terminal and told him that I run this place and the intercity bus service business. I also showed him my Audi with the chauffeur. When we went to my office, the workers in uniform at the terminal greeted me by giving me a bow, and that made Suk-Ho Lee sulky.”
“I guess he is in trouble. He went all the way to your area to ask you to buy his stores. He must need money urgently.”
“He came with a friend, and it seems that his friend paid for their entire trip. The guy had curly hair, and his name was Han something. He said that he was looking for a good area where he could open a karaoke. It seems that he wants to open a karaoke that provides services with girls.”
“Really?”
“So, I told him that I have been in China just for a few months now, and I don’t even speak Chinese fluently, so I wouldn’t be the right person to ask things like that.”
“Good.”
“I treated them well though. I told Suk-Ho Lee that I received a call from President Gun-Ho Goo, saying that I should make their trip pleasant and comfortable. He was delighted to hear that. I even took them to a karaoke per their request.”
“Haha, you did?”
“They both seemed to know how to have fun in karaoke. They even danced with the service girls in the karaoke. I’m sure they took a dance lesson or something; they were really good.”
“Haha, I see.”
“Well, I feel so liberated after they left. I desperately wanted to go back to my routine life while they were here.”
“For what?”
“They will sing for us.”
“Haha, really? That sounds great.”
Korean beef ribs were being grilled on the table, and people sipped their liquor. They all seemed to enjoy the moment at the restaurant in the park. When Gun-Ho filled Minister Jin-Woo Lee’s empty glass with liquor, Minister Lee said, “Mr. Class Manager! How’s your business doing?”
“It’s going well, sir.”
“How much do you anticipate making this year?”
“It will be about 100 billion won.”
“That’s it?”
“I guess I can make more with your help, sir.”
At the moment, Gun-Ho heard people clapping. When he turned around to see what was going on, there were two musicians in a traditional Korean dress.
Minister Kim made an announcement.
“To celebrate our meeting today, I invited two classical musicians. They are living national treasures. These are friends of mine. Please welcome them with a big round of applause.”
People clapped loudly. One musician held a microphone getting ready to sing, and the other musician held a janggu* and started playing.
They were indeed professionals. The night at Anyang Art Park with Galbi and beautiful music was deepening.
Gun-Ho thought that Korea could provide the best days if you have money.
Note*
Galbi – Korean grilled beef ribs.
Galbi-tang – Korean short rib soup.
Janggu – A traditional Korean musical instrument which is similar to a drum.