The Junk Dealer Makes Good Money

[159] The cause of stress

Shin Won-sun, who was contacted and rushed to the hospital, touched Shin Ae-ra’s hair, who was asleep.

“The appendicitis surgery went well.”

“ha… stupid thing… … .”

“sorry. I knew that my sister went to work… … .”

“I’m glad it’s over, though.”

The best course of action was to go to the hospital immediately after receiving the call from Shin Won-sun.

The appendix would have ruptured even a little later, and the pain would have been considerable.

“They say you have to be hospitalized for three days.”

“Even if it is a simple operation, it will take some time to recover. It seems like I’m stressed out because I’ve been busy lately, but… … .”

“I don’t always talk about what is going on at the company or what is difficult. I’m just saying that the workload has increased… … .”

“I must have paid a lot of attention to announcing that I was stepping down from the front line.”

Shin Won-sun, unable to take her eyes off Shin Ae-ra’s face, sat down on a chair.

I found out too late that she hadn’t been to work.

Jang Han-seo, her secretary, also decided that nothing was going to happen.

It was because he thought that even if he was sick, he would be able to take action quickly because he was with Siwoo Lee.

“I don’t often go home while I’m at work. I learned that the work space and the private space should be completely separated.”

“Even if it’s not your fault. Don’t be too guilty.”

Shin Won-sun shook his head at the sight of Si-woo Lee, who was bowing his head with an expressionless expression.

It was not wrong to say that the space of work and private life should be thoroughly separated.

Siwoo Lee didn’t even have a family.

It was a space where I lived alone, so it was obvious that I would have paid attention to my house after work.

“Are you planning to stay in the hospital room for three days?”

“Aren’t you going to do that? I don’t go to work for about 3 days… … .”

Shin Won-sung’s expression hardened when he said that he would keep the hospital room without even going to work.

“I know how important Ae-ra is to you, but you are the representative of Nuri. Where are you trying to vacate your seat?”

“However… … .”

“Secretary Jang will protect Ae-ra’s room, so don’t worry about it and do your best as a representative.”

Nuri wasn’t even that small.

Now, Siwoo Lee has over 1,000 employees.

And I also knew that there were a lot of things I had to do in the future.

Shin Ae-ra couldn’t let her leave her job, so Shin Won-sun fiercely pushed Lee Si-woo.

“All right.”

“Siu, what you need to do in the future is important.”

Korea has developed rapidly.

From the poorest country to now, it has become one of the ten richest countries in the world.

Although various industries have developed, the waste and recycling industries are still slow to develop.

Even though steel has the title of No. 1 in the world, there is still a long way to go.

“Grandpa, I am afraid that the things I am trying to do will fail. I have over 1,000 employees under me.”

“There is no need to be afraid. Who is behind you?”

“… Grandpa is here.”

Shin Won-sun was never the person who would betray Lee Si-woo.

They were a family you could trust.

“There is no need to fear, no need to worry. You just need to stand strong as the representative of Nuri. All support will be provided by me, the prince, and that friend.”

It’s not that I can’t even try because I’m afraid of failure.

But in the other side of my heart, anxiety grew.

What should I do if Nuri is shaken by the failure of the incinerator business?

Knowing that even the lives of the employees who trust and follow Lee Si-woo are at stake, the emotional burden has become more and more severe.

With his head bowed, Shin Won-sun placed his hand on his shoulder with a soft hand.

“Don’t you know that now is different from when I became the CEO of Nuri? There were few people around you back then, but not now.”

When he first succeeded in his father’s footsteps and became the CEO of Nuri, there were only three people by Lee Si-woo’s side: Kang Pil-joong, Park Tae-moon, and Choi Moon-sik.

But now it was different.

As Shin Won-sun said, those who supported Lee Si-woo were all great.

“It must have been difficult. The burden of being responsible for one company alone must have been considerable. But I and the prince and his friend came all the way here, overcoming the same burden as you.”

“yes… … .”

“Stretch your shoulders proudly. Failing doesn’t mean the opportunity is completely gone.”

In the meantime, he has endured everything on his own.

No matter how hard it is, I struggled with the thought that I had to endure it no matter how tired I was.

He missed his father, who could point out his mistakes and punish him at that time.

“I will. I am the CEO of Nuri Recycling.”

The incinerator was being demolished.

Jehu and Gangdong decided to invest, but they did not decide how big it would be.

Shin Won-sun, who relieved Si-woo Lee’s anxiety a little, turned his gaze to the door that opened slowly.

“If you come, you will come in. Why are you waiting at the door, Suin-ah?”

“I was eavesdropping. I must have been sick, but I am sleeping well.”

Insu-in, who came after receiving a call from Shin Won-sun, put down her bag and looked at Shin Ae-ra, who was sleeping soundly.

She was startled by the news of appendicitis and ran to her within a month.

However, I did not rush in because Si-woo Lee and Shin Won-sun seemed to be having a serious conversation inside.

“Chief Lee, don’t worry too much. The incinerator business will unconditionally succeed.”

“Chairman Insu-in… … .”

“My father has high expectations for this representative.”

Even if he didn’t have a relationship with Shin Ae-ra, Lee Si-woo had talent.

It is the ability to turn trash that other people have not looked at into treasure.

Injehu wanted Siwoo Lee’s talent to shine through.

“The amount to invest in Nuri from Jehu Group has been decided.”

“ah… … .”

When the long-awaited news came out of Insu-in’s mouth, Si-woo Lee put on a nervous expression.

“100 billion. This is the amount of investment to be invested by Jehu affiliates including Jehu Steelworks. Are you relieved now?”

It was also an ability to receive investment.

One of the reasons why Jehu Group is investing huge amounts of money is that the prospects for a new type of incineration plant that Siwoo Lee is preparing are endless.

“My lord, that friend has made an important decision.”

“My father is convinced that the incinerator Lee prepared will have infinite value.”

Since the amount of investment was so large, it took time.

Even if Injehu had a large influence in the Jehu group, the funds to be invested by each affiliate were too large.

After long discussions, the representatives of the affiliates made a decision today.

“The investment amount is 100 billion won, but I have no doubt that Nuri’s incinerator will be much more valuable. Will you do that, sir?”

“I’m sure it will be successful.”

“Be the best. Our prince and Kang Dong will be responsible for the representative’s back.”

Insu-in smiled brightly and reached out to Si-woo Lee.

Lee Si-woo politely grabbed her hand with both hands.

“And why do you call your uncle grandfather when you call him the former president?”

“that… … .”

“It’s sad.”

It was simple for Si-woo Lee to insist on the title of Chairman Insu-in.

Because I couldn’t decide what to call her.

“I heard that my mother died when I was very young.”

“… you’re right.”

“You know I think of Ae-ra as my daughter, right?”

“Why don’t you know?”

The world calls the buyer a cold-hearted businessman.

When it comes to business, he has always been a competent person who never loses his reason and is not drawn to love.

“The son-in-law is a bit… Would you like to have children?”

Lee Si-woo scratched his head at Insu-in’s joked words.

At that moment, Shin Ae-ra woke up and said in a low voice.

“Where do you think a son like Siu can be easily found?”

“Are you awake?”

“Yes, Aunt.”

It has already been over a year since Insu In came to Korea.

In the meantime, the relationship between Shin Ae-ra and Insu-in has changed a lot.

“It’s so stupid because you look like your brother, you too.”

“It’s my father’s daughter, so being stupid is the same. Ugh… … .”

Shin Ae-ra grabbed her stomach rather than trying to raise her upper body at the heavy pain she felt in her stomach.

At this, Si-woo hurriedly approached Shin Ae-ra and put her hand on Shin Ae-ra’s back.

“it’s okay?”

“I think I’m going to die of pain… Somehow, my stomach hurts a lot.”

“Don’t call… Why were you holding on to yourself?”

“I’m a little sluggish. I thought it was just body killing. I just slept because I thought it would be fine when I woke up.”

Shin Ae Ra raised her hand and stroked his head as she looked at Lee Shi Woo with worried eyes.

“I’m sorry for worrying you.”

“I’m glad you came to the hospital quickly though.”

“You have to go to work tomorrow. It seems that this team leader is also waiting outside, so let’s go.”

“… I’m going to go to work right after I’m in the hospital today.”

“Then you are tired. It’s not that your work isn’t small. Come on in.”

Although she had a haggard face, love dripped from Shin Ae-ra’s eyes.

Even after being told to go in, Si-woo Lee could not leave the hospital room because he felt regretful.

“Auntie, please let Siwoo go.”

“okay.”

Seeing Lee Si-woo having regrets, Insu-in took his hand and went out to the hospital room.

It was already past 10 pm.

Lee Moo-yeol, who came with him to the hospital, was also waiting outside, unable to leave work.

“Take this representative in with you, Chief Lee.”

“Is that all right, Chairman?”

“You can’t make a busy person stay up all night in a hospital room.”

At Insu-in’s words, Lee Moo-yeol nodded.

“I’ll see you, sir.”

“Wait.”

In the tightly closed hospital room, Si-woo Lee, unable to open his eyes, raised his hand to Mu-yeol Lee’s urging.

“Come in. Because I can be here.”

“Please.”

“Do not worry.”

At the gentle voice of Insu-in, Si-woo Lee eventually turned around.

How can I not worry?

It was clear that Si-woo Lee would not be able to sleep even if he went home.

* * *

The next day, Siwoo Lee visited Gangdong after a long absence.

Jae-Jun Won, who became the vice president from the director, was surprised to see Si-Woo Lee who came without notice.

“If you had contacted me, I would have gone out to meet you.”

“I don’t want you to waste your time because of me because you are busy. Are you out of your mind right now?”

“I heard the news that the boss was hospitalized yesterday. You must be very worried.”

“I’m sorry I didn’t pay much attention to you.”

Clearly, it was believed that the cause of the extreme stress that Shin Ae-ra received was due to the events happening at the Gangdong Works.

“CEO… … .”

Seeing Won Jae-jun who has a lot of things he wanted to say, Si-woo nodded his head calmly as if he had an intuition.

“You can tell me everything. I will keep my mouth shut to the boss.”

“Currently, the inside of the Gangdong Works is very cluttered. Ever since the president announced that he would step down from the front line, the company’s executives have been questioning the president’s ability to work.”

Officers under pressure from Shin Won-sun were attacking Shin Ae-ra.

Executives were more active than ever to expand their influence within the Gangdong Works.

“You must have decided that it was the only opportunity to break free from the influence of the president. Isn’t it?”

“you’re right. So the boss is under a lot of stress.”

Companies like Gangdong were even worse.

It was much easier to commit corruption at the steel mill than other companies.

“As you know, the major shareholders who can influence the Gangdong Works are the Chairman and the people of the Jehu group. Unless they change their minds, the next successor to the president will have no choice but to become the president.”

“But executives will do anything to increase Kang Dong’s influence. Right now, the president has not yet stepped down from the front line, so he must be paying attention.”

“You saw it right.”

“I need to empower CEO Shin Ae-ra… … .”

She couldn’t pay attention to Shin Ae-ra because she was taking care of Nuri.

Won Jae-jun smiled faintly as he sighed deeply and expressed concern.

Even if Shin Won-sun stepped down from the front line, Shin Ae-ra had Lee Si-woo.

“Nuri Recycling is a very unique place. Not only the CEO, but the executives as a whole are very knowledgeable about recycling, such as scrap metal and waste.”

“It started out as a junk shop. Maybe Nuri’s executives know a lot more about scrap than those of Gangdong Works.”

In response to Si-woo Lee’s calm words, Jae-joon Won carefully offered the suggestion.

“So, I have a favor to ask you.”

“You tell me.”

“Even in order to solidify the position of the president, we need someone to help us by the boss’s side. Can’t you just send one of Nuri’s executives to Gangdong?”

Nouri’s executives, not a single one, was sitting in an unimportant position.

Siwoo Lee closed his eyes at the request to dispatch executives who act as managers in each position.

“Alternatively, you can send in staff who are knowledgeable about scrap metal. Even if you’re not an executive… … .”

“There is nothing difficult. However, I am thinking about who to send to my boss.”