Chapter 103 Visiting Song Shangong (6000 words)



Jin Xiyuan teased her sister, "What's so difficult about this? Song Yi has been coveting you for a long time. Why don't you give yourself to him?"

Jin Tae-hee was unhappy, "Sister, I'm not kidding you."

Jin Xiyuan's expression became serious. "Tae Hee, I'm not kidding you. Men are like cats. You have to feed them well so they won't go out to look for food."

Kim Tae-hee looked conflicted, she knew her sister was right, there were so many people outside eyeing her position, now she was Song Yi's official girlfriend, in the future she would be the wife of the chairman of the New Asia Group.

In South Korea, one of the important indicators to judge whether a chaebol is valuable is whether the chairman’s wife owns a private art gallery.

Private art galleries can be used to collect various artworks. It is not only a low-risk and high-quality investment, but also a face-saving measure for corporate giants and a reassurance to appease the wives of their wives.

As the wife of the president, born in a noble family, she lives a life of luxury. If she has too little time, she will always pay attention to whether her husband has a lover. Therefore, a private art gallery is the best choice, which can keep the wife of the president busy and also allow her to have her own circle of celebrities.

Luo Hongxi owns a Ho-am Art Museum, and Song Suying is the director of the Colorful Butterfly Art Museum. SK Group is used to address her as Director Song. As for Kim Tae-hee, when she retires from the entertainment industry and stays at home to take care of her husband and children, she also hopes that others can address her as Director Kim.

Kim Hee-won knew that Kim Tae-hee still couldn't get over it in her heart, after all, she and Song Yi were not officially married yet. She actually admired Song Yi a little bit. How could Song Yi resist facing such a beautiful woman like Kim Tae-hee every night? Just when Kim Tae-hee was struggling with what gift to give, Song Yi was visiting the private residence of former President Song San-gong in Yeonhui-dong. He came with Song So-young.

South Korea's outgoing presidents follow the principle of "returning to where you came from". Former President Song San Gong, who has a Seoul household registration, can return to his private residence in Yeonhui-dong, and the current President Zhong Xiaotong can also stay in Seoul.

If Song Woo-seok, who does not have a Seoul household registration, is elected president, he will have to return to his hometown in South Gyeongsang Province after leaving office because South Korean law stipulates that public officials who do not have a Seoul household registration cannot buy a house in Seoul unless they are awarded the title of "national hero."

Song San Gong's retirement benefits are good, and he can enjoy free medical care. His pension is comparable to that of the current president, and he can get nearly 190 million won per year, which is about 1 million RMB. Even if Song San Gong dies, her widow can still receive 143 million won per year in survivor benefits. The government also provides free medical care for the wives of former presidents.

In addition to medical care, the government also provides security services for Song Shangong, with a total of 27 guards to protect the safety of Song Shangong and his family. Such security services can last for 20 years, after which the police will take over.

Song San Gong was a president with mixed merits and demerits in South Korea, so after his retirement, Song San Gong lived in seclusion and rarely met guests.

Song Suying first introduced Song Yi to Song Shangong, "Father, this is the Song Yi I mentioned to you. He is my junior at Yonsei University and the founder of the inschool website."

Song Shangong was born into a military family. Although he is almost seventy years old this year, he is in good health and in high spirits.

Song Yi was a younger generation, so he quickly bowed and greeted him, "Hello, Grandpa Song."

Song Shangong's eyes sparkled. "I was very sad when Chairman Zhengyong passed away in March. Chairman Zhengyong helped me a lot when I applied for the Olympics more than ten years ago. I wanted to go to the hospital to see him off, but I was afraid that the media would write nonsense, so I had to express my condolences over the phone. Fortunately, Suying also went there and expressed my feelings for me."

Song Yi suddenly realized, no wonder Song Suying looked at him differently on the day of the funeral.

"When Suying came to visit me later, she said that the Xiandai family had produced an outstanding younger generation, the most outstanding figure among the third generation. I know Suying, she is very good at judging people, and I remembered your name at that time." Song Shangong said.

"Actually, it's because of my senior's favor. I haven't achieved anything." Song Yi quickly said modestly.

Song Shan Gong waved his hand and said, "This is the bad thing about you Chinese people. You are always used to being modest, which makes it easy for people to look down on you."

Song Yi was startled. Nowadays, few people would mention Song Yi's nationality. Song Shangong was a shrewd politician who would not do anything without a purpose.

"Suying said that you wanted to come and visit me and thank me in person. The current Minister of Education is indeed my old subordinate. It's just a small favor for me to say hello to him for you. You don't have to thank me. I believe that even if I don't ask for help, you will have a way to get the Ministry of Education to agree to share the academic information of college students with Xinya Network." Song Shangong said.

Before inschool went online, Song Yi wanted to obtain information about Korean college students from the Ministry of Education, but was directly rejected by the Ministry of Education.

Later, Song Yi came up with an idea. Xinya Network would assist the Ministry of Education in establishing a database KNKI, and enter the academic papers and academic achievements published by teachers and students of all Korean universities into KNKI.

KNKI will open access to all teachers and students in Korea to facilitate their query, download and upload of information. In fact, KNKI is the Korean version of CNKI, which is the abbreviation of Korea National Knowledge Infrastructure, also known as the Korean Basic Knowledge Infrastructure Project.

The attitude of the Korean Ministry of Education softened, but Song Yi found that the resistance was from the current Minister of Education. After some inquiries, Song Yi found that the Minister of Education was an old subordinate of Song Shangong. Finally, through Song Suying, he asked Song Shangong for help. Song Shangong made a request and the matter was successfully resolved.

"No, no, no, without your help, inschool wouldn't be online so quickly." Song Yi said. He came to visit Song Shangong today and only prepared some local specialties, such as Changbai Mountain ginseng. After all, Song Shangong didn't dare to accept expensive gifts now.

Song Shangong continued, "I'm not doing this to help you. I think KNKI is very helpful in improving the level of scientific research in Korea. Students from ordinary families no longer have to spend money to buy expensive papers. They can learn about the latest scientific research results in Korea and reduce a lot of useless work. This is a good thing that benefits the country and the people. I want to thank you on behalf of these students."

Song Yi was ashamed. His original intention was just to exchange the student information of college students in the hands of the Ministry of Education. Xinya Network provides technical support and services for the KNKI database. The Ministry of Education shares college freshman information with Xinya Network every year. Xinya Network, like Microsoft, has become the Internet technology supplier of the Korean Ministry of Education.

After Song Shangong finished talking about business, he talked to Song Yi about what he saw and heard during his visit to China. Three major events also happened in China this year: On July 13, Yanjing's bid for the Olympic Games was successful. On October 7, China's men's football team entered the World Cup in Japan and South Korea; on November 10, China's decision to join the World Trade Organization was approved.

"After joining the WTO, China's economy will usher in a period of rapid growth, just like South Korea's 'Miracle on the Han River'. China and South Korea are neighbors separated by a narrow strip of water. The establishment of diplomatic relations between China and South Korea was facilitated by me. The ties between South Korea and China will definitely become closer and closer. China will definitely surpass Japan and the United States to become South Korea's largest trading partner."

"I heard that you have considerable industries in both China and South Korea. I sincerely hope that Xinya can develop better and better and build a channel of communication and a bridge of friendship for economic, cultural, sports and other exchanges between China and South Korea." Song Shangong was very talkative today, and Song Yi could only listen.

Song Suying also introduced Song Yi's work. Last year, he introduced "Autumn in My Heart" to Mango TV for broadcast, and this year he introduced the movie "My Naughty Girlfriend" to the mainland for screening. The most popular online game in China this year, "Legend of Mir 2", was also represented by Song Yi's company from Wemade.

Song Yi looked at Song Suying in surprise. She was wearing a brown windbreaker with a white sweater underneath and a black long skirt with white boots. She looked elegant and graceful.

Song Suying noticed Song Yi's eyes, "Didn't expect that I would pay so much attention to you? In fact, you are as popular in Korea as your Uncle Meng Jiu. After all, among the young people in their 20s in Korea, you are the most successful one."

"I'm running SK Group, so I want to come to you for advice and learn about your experience in managing a company," said Song Suying.

Song Yi smiled, "Senior, SK Group is much larger than New Asia, and the two are totally incomparable. Each business of your group has a corresponding person in charge. If you ask me for an idea, I suggest 'follow the rules of Xiao and Cao'."

Song Suying became interested and sat closer to Song Yi. "What do you mean?"

Song Yi explained: "During the Western Han Dynasty, Xiao He and Cao Shen successively served as prime ministers. Xiao He established rules and regulations. After his death, Cao Shen became prime minister and continued to implement them."

"Since you feel that your management skills are not as good as President Cui Anyuan's, why don't you just do what Cui Anyuan did before?" Song Yi said.

Song Suying was silent. She knew that this was the least risky approach. However, she finally had the opportunity to take control of SK, so she wanted to train her own team in SK Group.

Song Shangong noticed Song Suying's thoughts and was very pleased. Song Suying already knew that Cui Anyuan was unreliable and she had to rely on herself.

Song Shan Gong decided to help Song Suying and took the initiative to ask: "Song Yi, if Xiao He was not dead, but was just demoted, Cao Shen temporarily served as prime minister. He wanted to obtain some of Xiao He's power before Xiao He came back, what should he do?"

When Song Yi heard this, he understood that this was the reward Song Shangong asked for after helping him. He needed to help Song Suying get a real job in SK Group, rather than being the figurehead Director Lu.

Song Yi thinks quickly. If Song So-young can hold a core position in SK Group, it will be beneficial to him in every way.

"In my opinion, Xiao He's demotion this time will not last too long, and he may be reinstated soon. Now is not a good time to compete for the position of prime minister. The essence of power comes from the cooperation and obedience of subordinates to their superiors."

"If I were Cao Shen, I would train a group of loyal subordinates during this period of time, so that when Xiao He is demoted next time, these people can be used immediately. They can also help me quickly grasp the situation in the court." Song Yi replied.

Song Shangong hesitated for a while, and Song Yi told him clearly that Cui Anyuan would probably be released soon this time, so Song Suying might as well take advantage of this opportunity to control SK Group and cultivate a few more confidants.

In this way, the next time Choi An-won gets into trouble, Song So-young can use these confidants to firmly control part of the power of the SK Group, and even have the opportunity to sideline Choi An-won.

Song Shangong looked at Song Yi carefully. He didn't know why Song Yi judged that even if Cui Anyuan was released from prison this time, he would still be imprisoned in the future.

Cui Anyuan is a haughty and arrogant person. He is servile when he needs help from others, just like when he wanted to marry Lu Suying. Once he finds that you are no longer useful to him, he will turn against you without hesitation. He is a completely different person from before. He is a complete villain.

Cui Anyuan's personality naturally offended many people and made enemies everywhere. If there was a chance to take advantage of someone's misfortune, he would definitely not miss it.

Song Shangong also looked down on this son-in-law, and he also believed in Song Yi's judgment. Even if Cui Anyuan was released from prison this time, if he did not change his way of dealing with people, he would still be plotted against. Moreover, Cui Anyuan did not do things in accordance with the rules, which made it easy for others to talk about him.

Song Shangong got the answer he wanted and knew that if Song Suying wanted to hold real power in SK Group, it might fall on Song Yi.

"Suying, I'm tired now and need to rest first. Please send Song Yi off for me and then treat him to dinner as a thank you for me." Song Shangong ordered.

"Okay, father." Song Suying and Song Yi said goodbye to Song Shangong together.

Song Yi was very satisfied. His visit had achieved its purpose. Although Song Shangong had resigned, he still had considerable influence. Establishing a good relationship with Song Shangong in advance would also be of great help to Song Yuxi in his presidential campaign next year.

Since Song Shangong asked Song Suying to invite Song Yi to dinner on his behalf, it means that Song Yi has been recognized by Song Shangong. Song Shangong helped Song Yi this time, and he may help Song Yuxi next year as long as the conditions offered by Song Yuxi satisfy Song Shangong.

Song Suying was driving, and Song Yi was sitting in the passenger seat. "Tell me, where do you want to go for dinner tonight? I'll treat you."

Song Yi leaned back and said, "I feel like I've been eating takeout lately. I don't really want to go to a restaurant. How about some home-cooked meals?"

Song Suying was shocked. "You still want me to cook for you? You're dreaming. You're not my husband. Besides, I'm very tired recently and don't want to move."

Song Yi said, "You don't have to cook, I'll cook. Why don't you come to my house? The food is ready. I'll cook and you'll eat. You must be exhausted lately. I have a few bottles of good red wine. You can ask Taixi and the others to drink with you in the evening."

Song Suying was alert, "You are not going to get me drunk and do something to me. Although I don't have any feelings for An Yuan anymore, I don't want to do anything to let him down."

Song Yi laughed dumbly, "Sister Suying, don't you have this little trust in me? If I really wanted to do something to you, wasn't the last time in the beauty salon the best opportunity?"

Song Suying's face turned red, she knew Song Yi was right. After Chen Fuzhen talked to Song Yi about something last time, she never came to the beauty salon again, and then the news of Chen Fuzhen's pregnancy came out.

Song Suying vaguely guessed that the baby in Chen Fuzhen's belly was actually Song Yi's, but she couldn't be sure. Song Suying, Song Yi and Chen Fuzhen formed a tacit agreement not to mention this matter.

She actually felt a little regretful now. She shouldn't have listened to the affair between Song Yi and Chen Fuzhen. There was no benefit in knowing this secret.

Song Suying later understood that the reason why Chen Fuzhen called her into the lounge was to get her promise to keep the secret for Chen Fuzhen and him.

She also sensed Chen Fuzhen's thoughts. Chen Fuzhen wanted to drag her into the water. She and Chen Fuzhen would then have something to hold against each other, so she wouldn't be afraid of her being exposed. However, Song Yi was thin-skinned and he didn't do anything to her because he cared about their relationship.

"Okay, I'll listen to you. You are my father's guest, and I'll listen to you today." Song Suying said.

There were only two people in the car, and Song Suying did not shy away from it. "Cui Anyuan is very suspicious and unwilling to share power. How can I cultivate a confidant?"

Song Yi smiled, "This question is simple. Don't try to win over the head of the department first. You can win over some of the deputies first."

"Isn't Choi An-won suspicious? See if there are any senior people in SK Group who are pretending to obey you but actually disobeying you and showing off their seniority."

"You just praise these old people in front of Cui Anyuan as much as you can, and then suggest that they take on more important positions, so that Cui Anyuan will be suspicious of them, and then Cui Anyuan will transfer them away. After this trick of killing with a borrowed knife is used up, the deputy positions you knew before will have the opportunity to hold important positions. You just need to let them know that you promoted them, and they will be your confidants in the future."

"Like I said, Choi An-won is a rather arrogant person. After the next president takes office, if he is unwilling to give in, the five major chaebols will still target him first. When he goes to jail next time, it won't be a matter of a few months in prison. By then, it will be too late for you to make any big moves," said Song Yi.

“By the way, after Cui Anyuan is released from prison this time, after you get rid of those disobedient old men, don’t contact your confidants anymore.”

"You should return to your family and continue to be a good wife and mother, and only manage the Colorful Butterfly Art Museum and the beauty salon. Only in this way can you gain Cui Anyuan's trust. When he gets into trouble next time, he will be willing to hand over the control of SK Group to you. You can also use the art museum and beauty salon as a cover to contact the wives of your subordinates. After all, pillow talk is quite powerful." Song Yi added.

Song Suying now understood why Song Shangong asked her to personally send Song Yi off, so that Song Yi could give her this idea. "What's wrong with your brain? You have eight hundred ideas!"

Song Yi smiled, "I'll take it as a compliment from you."

When Song Suying arrived at Song Yi's house, she felt a little regretful. It turned out that Jin Xiyuan and her sister were still at get off work, and only the nanny was at home.

Song Yi first brought a bottle of Samdo Water to Song Suying, then turned on the TV. "You watch TV for a while. I'm going to cook. When I'm done, Tae Hee and the others will probably be back."

When Song Yi turned on the TV, the inschool advertisement was playing. Song Yi was about to change the channel, but Song Suying stopped him and the two of them watched the entire advertisement.

"Who is the little girl that appears in front? She is very pretty and her performance is very natural, especially her interaction with the mother in the advertisement seems very real, just like a real mother and daughter." Song Suying said.

Song Yi knew that Song Suying was very busy recently and had no time to read entertainment news. "They are mother and daughter. This little girl is my friend's daughter, her name is Xu Zhuxian. Xu Zhuxian's mother is the principal of a piano training school in Seoul."

Mother Xu's face was not shown in the advertisement. There were only two shots of her in the advertisement. One was of her packing luggage in the room, and a piano appeared in the shot at the same time.

Another scene is her calling "Xiao Mei" played by Xu Zhuxian at the door to go home. However, just from her back and the tone of her voice, Song Suying knew that Xu's mother was a beautiful and intellectual woman.

Song Suying sighed, worried about Song Yi, "Song Yi, you really can't change your habit of liking other people's wives!"

(End of this chapter)


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