After the Divorce, I Found a Thousand Bitcoins - Chapter 112

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I Got Divorced and Found a Thousand Bitcoins Episode 112

There was one reason for moving President Goldwin.

‘I’m just waiting for the Korean government to surrender…!’

It was a matter of time.

The moment when the Korean government, hit by tariff bombs and pressured by Goldwin, would surrender.

But the cat released the cornered mouse.

And it was the world’s strongest cat at that.

“Why?! How could this happen!!”

He couldn’t understand it.

The lobby funds that had already gone to President Goldwin amounted to tens of millions of dollars.

He couldn’t understand his attitude of taking that money and wiping his mouth clean.

The problem was that he couldn’t voice his complaints to him.

‘I can’t exactly chase after him to America and grab the American president by the hair…’

Who would have thought he’d be stabbed in the back like this.

A situation that made him sigh involuntarily.

But the misfortune that came to him wasn’t over yet.

“Chair… Chairman! We’re in big trouble!”

“What? What’s happened now?!”

“The… the Korean government is announcing they’ll cancel our business license!”

“What?!”

Shocked, he hurriedly turned on the TV.

The news was on.

[The government is greatly disappointed by Dash’s irresponsible actions and has begun reviewing whether to cancel their business authorization.]

Kim Jae-beom’s face hardened.

Taiwan wasn’t operating yet, so even if business was canceled, it would only cause immediate cash flow problems.

But canceling operations in South Korea was a different story.

If it became reality, it would literally be a death sentence for Dash.

‘It’s over…’

Now he was the one cornered.

* * *

Kang Hyeon smiled at the Korean government’s hardline announcement.

“They move immediately once President Goldwin’s stance changes.”

“From the government’s perspective, they were just watching America’s reaction.”

Kang Hyeon nodded at Lee Gi-cheol’s words.

“They couldn’t pressure them recklessly when the president of America, their most important ally, was taking Dash’s side.”

“That’s right. In that situation, since you moved President Goldwin, they can now comfortably attack Dash.”

At the mention of moving President Goldwin, Kang Hyeon just smiled.

But Lee Gi-cheol’s admiration wasn’t over yet.

“You’re truly amazing. I knew you had close ties with the Indian Prime Minister, so I wasn’t too surprised when you moved the Taiwanese President. But this time it’s President Goldwin…”

Moving the heads of various countries wasn’t easy.

No, forming connections with them in the first place wasn’t easy.

Yet Kang Hyeon had moved the American president following the Taiwanese President.

If he told this story to someone else, they would surely say it was nonsense.

‘Even I, who witnessed it firsthand, can’t believe it…’

Since unbelievable things were happening even as he watched, Lee Gi-cheol sometimes doubted his own eyes.

It felt as if the world was moving around Kang Hyeon.

“You’re too kind. President Goldwin seemed to not properly understand the domestic situation, so I just talked to him about that.”

“That’s what’s amazing. Who in the world could say such things to the arrogant and self-centered President Goldwin?”

“Haha, anyway, how’s the market atmosphere? Are there any places trying to acquire Dash’s logistics centers?”

“There are several places hoping to acquire them. The problem is Dash’s conditions.”

“Are they still demanding full cash payment?”

“Yes, and they’re demanding dollars.”

Dash was hoping to receive the transaction amount in dollars.

The problem was the current Korean government’s position.

“Due to exchange rate issues, the Korean government is reacting sensitively to dollars. If we hand over dollars worth hundreds of billions of won to Dash at this point, the government might take issue with it.”

“But we’re an exception.”

“That’s right. The government wants us to fill Dash’s vacant position.”

Having the government’s backing was convenient at times like this.

While other companies were watching their reactions, they had no reason to do so.

“Dash will try to hand over the logistics centers soon.”

“I’ll finish all preparations and wait for contact.”

It didn’t take long for the contact to come.

* * *

Dash contacted them.

-If you can pay the full amount in dollars, we’ll sell for 600 billion won.

Their condition was full payment in dollars.

Over 400 million dollars at the current exchange rate, but it wasn’t a big problem for KH Group.

“We’ll discuss it and contact you soon.”

-Please contact us as quickly as possible.

The other party was already cornered, in an urgent situation.

Kang Hyeon deliberately took time to discuss if there was more to get from them.

And one idea came from Lee Gi-cheol’s mouth.

“Let’s have them hand over the Honam region’s logistics center.”

“The Honam region?”

“Yes. Gwangju still has a large population. Mokpo and Jeonju also have many users, but since there are few Life Plus branches, securing a logistics center there would help users’ convenience.”

“What would be good for the price?”

“In the Honam region’s case, land prices are cheap and the value isn’t high, so if we say we’ll add about 100 billion won more, they’ll hand it over.”

It meant getting one more logistics center for 100 billion won.

Though it was of lower importance, it wasn’t bad conditions.

“Discuss it that way.”

“Understood.”

Lee Gi-cheol immediately notified Dash’s working staff of the conditions.

-Hand over one more logistics center for 100 billion won? How can conditions suddenly change like this?!

“If you had accepted our conditions initially, this wouldn’t have happened, would it?”

At their resistance, Lee Gi-cheol spoke coldly.

Since it wasn’t wrong, the other party had no choice but to shut their mouth.

And soon an answer came.

-…Will that payment also be made in dollars?

“Of course. Once the transaction is complete, the full amount will be deposited in dollars to an American bank.”

-We’ll discuss it and contact you.

Though they said they’d discuss it, Lee Gi-cheol already knew.

‘It’s a matter of time.’

That they had no choice but to surrender.

* * *

One month later.

One piece of news shook South Korea.

[Dash sells 4 major logistics centers nationwide.]

[The acquirer is KH Group! A new group entering logistics distribution!]

KH Group had acquired Dash’s logistics centers.

People who heard the news that the price was a whopping 700 billion won were amazed.

But the news didn’t end there.

[KH Group Acquires Life Plus in Lightning Deal!]

[KH Group steps up as relief pitcher to rescue Life Plus, which had entered rehabilitation!]

[The big player in logistics and distribution, KH Group, invests 1.8 trillion won in two deals!]

KH Group, having invested enormous funds, secured Life Plus and Dash’s logistics centers.

Naturally, they added one more piece of news.

[KH Group announced the launch of KH Logistics as a subsidiary.]

[KH Group Chairman Choi Kang-hyeon announces the launch of KH Logistics at the Incheon Logistics Center, which was a mega logistics hub.]

[At this launch ceremony, Chairman Choi Kang-hyeon expressed his ambition, saying “KH Logistics will showcase the nation’s best logistics and distribution.”]

[Han Seung-hyeon, former Life Plus COO, was appointed as the first president of KH Logistics.]

[In an interview, President Han Seung-hyeon said, “I’m happy to return to Life Plus again. Now I’ll do my best to normalize Life Plus under KH Logistics.”]

[KH Logistics announced that it has signed new contracts with about 15,000 workers, representing approximately 70 percent of the existing Life Plus employees.]

KH Logistics.

A new powerhouse in logistics and distribution had emerged.

Moreover, by signing new contracts with existing Life Plus workers, they projected an image of operating for the common people once again.

Amid the buzz about KH Logistics, another major figure entered the country through Incheon Airport.

“Mr. Kim Jae-beom! What are your thoughts on this situation?!”

“Is it true that you suddenly returned to South Korea because of pressure regarding business suspension?!”

“About 30 percent of developers employed at Dash are Chinese. Weren’t you concerned about security?!”

“How do you plan to compensate the people for their damages?!”

Kim Jae-beom, standing with a stern face under the barrage of reporters’ questions, bowed his head.

“I’m sorry. As the top executive of Dash, I will take responsibility for this situation.”

“How exactly will you take responsibility?!”

“Are you stepping down from Dash operations?!”

“Please give us an answer!!”

The reporters pressed Kim Jae-beom hard like soldiers on a battlefield.

Under the tremendous pressure of the coverage, Kim Jae-beom couldn’t continue speaking and his face turned pale.

He didn’t look like the self-made icon and emperor of logistics and distribution.

* * *

Kang Hyeon met with Minister Park.

“The President asked me to convey his gratitude regarding this matter.”

“Not at all. I did this for business purposes as well.”

“Haha! It puts my mind at ease when you say that.”

Minister Park then handed over a box.

“This is a commemorative gift from the Blue House. It’s a watch, and it’s quite useful.”

“I’ll gratefully accept it.”

“Since this matter was conducted in utmost secrecy, please understand that we can’t present you with a formal plaque of appreciation.”

“Haha, that’s fine.”

“Now KH Group is entering logistics and distribution as well. Are you really planning to deploy robotic workforce?”

Minister Park’s question carried many meanings.

Curiosity as a scientist, responsibility as a minister, and concern about workers’ backlash.

“Yes, we plan to deploy robotic workforce based on the logistics centers we acquired this time.”

“At Life Plus stores too?”

“That’s right. Going forward, Life Plus will become the core outpost of a system that connects directly to urban delivery. And from the moment the government grants flight permits, we’ll introduce drone delivery as well.”

“The workers’ backlash will be fierce.”

Kang Hyeon nodded at Minister Park’s concerned advice.

“I’m already prepared for that. But you know this too, don’t you, Minister?”

Kang Hyeon’s eyes were full of determination.

“We can’t stop the flow of time. The longer we delay, the more South Korea will fall behind the world.”

The times were changing.

* * *

As Dash handed over their logistics centers, their market share began to rapidly decline.

It wasn’t simply because they handed over the logistics centers.

-Why isn’t Dash delivery working in Incheon?

-Damn! The delivery is taking forever.

-The place that used to be fast isn’t fast anymore.

-Change your name from Dash to Slow!

By selling off logistics centers in key areas, logistics chaos naturally began to occur.

Especially as Dash delivery, which used to deliver same-day to key areas, got blocked, a massive exodus naturally occurred.

Not missing this opportunity, KH Logistics released a piece of news.

[KH Logistics Enters the Delivery Industry!]

[KH Logistics launched a new platform called Hyper, establishing same-day delivery nationwide as their principle.]

KH Logistics’ e-commerce platform, Hyper, opened its doors.

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