Before Song Yi went to Korea, he called his father Song Mingzhe and asked, "Since my mother has found her relatives in Korea, why didn't you inform me?"

Song Mingzhe on the other end of the phone was silent for a moment before he slowly said, "Xiaoyi, your current work style is quite radical. You only pursue results, not processes, and you value interests too much."

"If your mother's relatives are just ordinary Korean families, I will of course inform you as soon as possible. It's not a bad thing to have many relatives."

"When I was a visiting scholar at Yonsei University in the 1980s, Hyundai Group was the top conglomerate in South Korea. Twelve of South Korea's 18 nuclear power plants were built by Hyundai Group, and Hyundai Heavy Industries was the world's top shipyard."

"When Seoul applied to host the Olympics in 1988, outsiders only knew Zhou Zhengyong, but they didn't know that the chairman of the Olympic Committee at that time was Song Sangong, who later became the president of South Korea."

"Zhou Zhengyong is certainly an extraordinary and outstanding figure. The 'Nine Sons Fighting for Succession' in modern families is extremely tragic. He is now seriously ill. I am worried that you will try to take advantage of the situation and profit from it." Song Mingzhe said frankly.

Song Yi felt bitter, "So my father has left such a bad impression on me?"

Song Mingzhe advised his son earnestly, "More than a decade ago, when I was a visiting scholar at Yonsei University, President Kim valued me very much and wanted to appoint me as a tenured professor."

"They promised to solve my household registration, children's education, and housing problems, and let me bring you and your two children over from China. I am a professor at Yonsei University, and my monthly salary plus allowances is almost 7,000, which is almost 100 times what I make in China."

"I worked in South Korea for one year and earned more than all the wages I had received at Border University. Most of the people who went abroad to study in the 1980s never returned. At that time, your mother's colleagues joked with her, saying that I might not return to China, but your mother was the only one who trusted me as always." Song Mingzhe recounted his experience in South Korea.

"Xiaoyi, if it were you, would you return to China?" Song Mingzhe asked his son.

Song Yi hesitated for a long time, "If it was my eldest brother, I believe he would definitely choose to return home."

When Song Mingzhe heard Song Yi mention the deceased Song Bo, he sighed and said, "Forget it, just do whatever you want to do. I shouldn't be so harsh on you. Since your mother has gone to Seoul, it's polite to bring her to meet your girlfriend."

Song Yi wanted to tell his father that the reason why he spared no effort to support a president who was friendly to China was to promote reconciliation on the peninsula and provide a stable surrounding environment for the North. But he thought about it and decided to give up. Song Mingzhe was upright and fair, and it was indeed difficult for him to accept Song Yi's unconventional approach.

In mid-March, Zhou Shulan and Song Yi flew to Seoul together, and Jin Xiyuan went to Incheon Airport to meet them. Jin Xiyuan was very enthusiastic when she saw Zhou Shulan, and first gave her a bouquet of flowers, "Hello, Auntie, I am Jin Xiyuan, a colleague of Song Yi, welcome to Seoul."

Zhou Shulan had a very good first impression of Jin Xiyuan and smiled from ear to ear, "Hello, hello, thank you for your hard work today."

Song Yi introduced, "Mom, Xiyuan is Tae Hee's sister and a director of New Asia Entertainment. She is very capable at work and has helped me a lot."

Zhou Shulan said to Jin Xiyuan: "I have seen Tae Hee's photos. I didn't expect that her sister is so beautiful. Your mother is so lucky to give birth to such beautiful sisters."

Jin Xiyuan explained, "Taexi was originally going to come and pick up her aunt, but she had classes at school and it was difficult for her to ask for leave, so I did it for her. After her get out of class, she will come and meet us."

Zhou Shulan responded kindly, "It's okay. Homework is more important."

After getting in the car, Jin Xiyuan asked Song Yi, "Where are we going? Home or to the company?"

"The company. I'll send a text message to Taixi. My mother wants to visit the company." Song Yi said.

After Zhou Shulan finished touring New Asia Entertainment, she was a little confused. "Your company has only signed two artists. Is it necessary to rent a whole building? You are just starting your career. Don't spend money so lavishly."

Jin Xiyuan explained, "The reason why President Song rented a whole building is to show the strength of Xinya Entertainment. When we invite other directors, screenwriters or actors to the company to discuss cooperation, it will be easier to succeed."

Song Yi put it bluntly, "Koreans are more concerned about their reputation. If you only rent one floor, the deal is already half done before we even start talking about it."

Zhou Shulan whispered, "Isn't this just a pretense?"

Song Yi smiled, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do. It's like when we are doing business in a border state. No matter how big or small the matter is, we want to find someone we know to help. China is a society based on relationships, while Korea is a society based on face."

So, on the one hand, they endure the exploitation of chaebols such as Samsung, Hyundai, Lotte, LG, and SK, and on the other hand, they are proud of the fact that Samsung mobile phones and Hyundai cars are best-sellers around the world. This is a concentrated reflection of their contradictory psychology.

When Zhou Shulan heard what Song Yi said, she slapped her thigh and said, "Oh, according to what you said, I should go to the gold shop first and prepare some gifts for Tai Xiduo, otherwise I will lose face."

Song Yi comforted his mother, "Taexi doesn't care about these things, and her family is well off and doesn't lack these things."

Zhou Shulan disagreed, "She can refuse, but I can't refuse. This is the first time I met Taixi, and as a mother-in-law, I have to prepare as many gifts as possible for my future daughter-in-law."

Zhou Shulan insisted on going to the gold shop, and Song Yi couldn't persuade her. As a result, when the two were about to leave the company, Kim Tae-hee happened to arrive at the company.

When Kim Tae Hee saw Song Yi, she waved to him excitedly. When she saw Zhou Shulan next to Song Yi, she quickly trotted over and bowed to Zhou Shulan to say hello.

"Auntie, I'm very sorry that I couldn't pick you up at the airport today." It was also the first time that Kim Tae-hee met her future mother-in-law, and she looked a little nervous.

Zhou Shulan looked at Kim Tae-hee. She saw that she was wearing a college-style cable-knit sweater with a high-necked inner wear in the same color. She was wearing light-colored jeans, white sneakers, and long hair, looking very girlish.

Elders like polite younger generations. Zhou Shulan said to Taixi, "It's okay, Taixi, you came at the right time. Song Yi and I are going to go shopping at a gold shop to buy you some jewelry as a gift. Come with me to pick some."

When Kim Tae-hee heard this, she was so scared that she refused repeatedly, "Auntie, no need, how about I take you to Changdeokgung for a tour? Changdeokgung is our Korean Forbidden City and the best-preserved palace of the Joseon Dynasty."

Zhou Shulan refused to change her mind. "Oh, Song Yi, call Sister Taixi and ask her to come over. I'll pick a gift for her."

Song Yi felt a headache now, "Mom, it's ok for you to prepare a gift for Taixi, but why are you planning to buy jewelry for Xiyuan? You don't have two daughters-in-law."

Zhou Shulan heard this and said, "Pah, pah, pah, how come I don't have two daughters-in-law? Isn't Liao Yu my daughter-in-law? What? Are you going to be single for the rest of your life and make me mad? You really can't spit out ivory from a dog's mouth!"

Song Yi was helpless, "You know that's not what I meant. I mean, I don't have two wives."

Zhou Shulan complained about Song Yi, "You are wrong. It's not that you don't have two wives. You don't even have one wife! When your brother was your age, he was already engaged to your sister-in-law, and you just started dating a girlfriend."

Song Yi called Jin Xiyuan downstairs. When Jin Xiyuan heard that Zhou Shulan was also going to buy her a gift, she quickly declined, but she was secretly happy in her heart. Perhaps this also represented Song Yi's mother's recognition of her? Song Yi pulled the two sisters Jin Taixi aside and persuaded them, "My mother has a stubborn temper. Let's just follow the wishes of the elders. If you feel bad, you can repay me."

Jin Xiyuan raised her eyebrows and asked provocatively: "Oh? How do you want to repay me? Do you want me to be like Tae Hee and pledge my love to you?"

Kim Tae Hee is used to the quarrels between her sister and her boyfriend every day. Kim Hee Won also rented a house in S Apartment where Song Yi lives, under the pretext of being able to take care of her sister Kim Tae Hee nearby. Song Yi knows that Kim Hee Won mainly comes here to eat for free.

Jin Taixi was a little embarrassed. She naturally couldn't bear to reject Zhou Shulan's kindness. "Well, if Auntie buys me jewelry, you can calculate the total amount at that time, and I will transfer the money to you."

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Song Yi chose the Hyundai Department Store as his destination. The Hyundai Department Store is located in Apgujeong-dong, Seoul.

Apgujeong is a famous wealthy area in Seoul with many high-end shops. It is known as the synonym of fashion trends. It is also a prime location in Gangnam District, Seoul.

The Hyundai Department Store's main building is in ancient Greek style, with two underground floors and six above-ground floors. It houses luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, Cartier, and Gucci.

The current president of Modern Department Store is Zhou Menggen, the third son of Zhou Zhengyong. According to their relationship, Song Yi should call him his cousin.

Zhou Shulan didn’t know what Song Yi was planning, but she also wanted to go to Modern Department Store. After all, this was the empire built by her uncle, and as a member of the Zhou family, she was still somewhat proud of it.

There is only one update today, I will make up for it tomorrow 　　 　 (end of this chapter)