After the Divorce, I Found a Thousand Bitcoins - Chapter 176

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I Got Divorced and Found a Thousand Bitcoins Episode 176

Heat waves shimmering at New Delhi International Airport.

Kang Hyeon descended the steps of his private jet.

The dry, hot wind gently rustled the hem of his coat.

It had been a long time since he visited India.

High-ranking officials from the Indian government were waiting at the airport.

He headed straight to Prime Minister Lao Xing’s residence without delay.

“It’s good to see you again, Chairman Choi.”

Prime Minister Lao Xing offered a handshake with a broad smile.

“KH’s capital is being planted in the heart of India. The smart city project is going smoothly.”

“It’s thanks to the government’s full infrastructure support.”

Kang Hyeon clasped his hand.

There were no exaggerated rhetoric or unnecessary diplomatic pleasantries.

“The exclusive rights to the power grid and water supply network are being thoroughly guaranteed as promised.”

Lao Xing added in a firm tone.

“India is KH’s strongest partner.”

“Thank you. Thanks to you, Prime Minister, my concerns about India are unnecessary. I’ll head straight to the site now.”

Kang Hyeon’s steps as he left the residence were quick and decisive.

That much ceremonial conversation was sufficient.

His real purpose was the site – the vast field of money where dust was flying.

The endless vast plains on the outskirts of Mumbai.

The thunderous roar of dump trucks and excavators that shook the earth continued endlessly.

The outline of a massive city was gradually emerging over what had been barren land.

Beyond the glass wall of the site control room.

Kang Hyeon gazed at the 16-lane roads extending outward and the geometric steel structures.

Optical cables and smart grid networks intertwined like spider webs filled the city’s foundation like blood vessels.

“Current overall progress is 65 percent.”

The construction manager overseeing the site reported while displaying a large screen.

“The main framework of the core business district has been completed. Water and sewage systems and main power grid energization tests have also been successfully finished.”

The manager’s voice carried deep pride.

It was an overwhelming blitzkrieg of unprecedented speed in human history, with tens of trillions of won invested.

“One more year.”

Kang Hyeon muttered while placing his hand on the cold glass window.

“Yes. By this time next year, all infrastructure will be operating perfectly.”

The manager answered with a confident tone.

“From unmanned autonomous driving networks to underground data centers applying Nereid’s immersion cooling. It will begin functioning in earnest as a future city.”

The infrastructure was perfectly laid out.

But a massive organism cannot live and breathe with just bones and blood vessels.

What mattered was what kind of blood would fill this enormous vessel.

“What about the list of companies confirmed for occupancy?”

Kang Hyeon asked, turning around.

A waiting Strategy Planning Executive immediately operated the hologram panel.

“These are the main anchor companies confirmed for attraction so far.”

Logos of companies recognizable to people worldwide appeared on screen one by one.

“Korea’s Saseng, Hyeonhwa, and LC Group have confirmed they will establish large-scale R&D centers and integrated Asian logistics bases.”

The giant conglomerates representing Korea.

They confirmed the scale of the game Kang Hyeon was leading and willingly added massive capital.

“Saseng Electronics plans to make this their base for smartphone production in Southwest Asia. Hyeonhwa and LC will also handle chemical and energy infrastructure.”

“What about the entry status of KH subsidiaries?”

“Our KH Group will also use this as our Indian outpost.”

The executive flipped through the panel’s figures.

“Orbis’s humanoid production lines will be transferred here on a large scale, and Astra’s satellite communication base stations will handle the city’s central control.”

“What about global finance?”

“It’s going smoothly. JP Morgan, KH Capital’s partner, has decided to place their second Asian headquarters in the business district here.”

The entry of the world’s top investment bank.

It was a powerful guarantee that this smart city would function as a financial hub where massive capital gathers, beyond just a simple industrial complex.

In addition, the list of numerous global parts suppliers and consumer goods companies continued endlessly.

Kang Hyeon silently scanned through the lists on screen while resting his chin on his hand.

Objectively, it was tremendous achievement.

Gathering this level of lineup in a short time for a new city built on empty plains was itself a miracle of capital.

‘But it’s not enough.’

Kang Hyeon’s eyes grew coldly sharp.

Manufacturing, finance, and logistics.

That alone couldn’t guarantee a perfect future.

“This level doesn’t deserve the name smart city.”

The executives’ shoulders stiffened at Kang Hyeon’s words.

“The infrastructure framework is excellent, but there’s no brain to run the city.”

Kang Hyeon lightly tapped the table.

“We’re missing core big tech companies that will absorb and process data from around the world. Hardware alone cannot establish a true smart city.”

“By big tech, do you mean Silicon Valley?”

“Yes.”

Kang Hyeon answered plainly while loosening his tie slightly.

“It’s not time to simply wait for occupancy. I’ll personally engage in sales in earnest.”

“You mean you’ll move personally, Chairman?”

The accompanying executive asked with surprised eyes.

“To cast the most certain bait, I need to set the stage myself.”

Kang Hyeon’s gaze shone sharply as if piercing through space.

“Robert Hwang of Nvidia.”

He pinpointed the target’s name precisely and decisively.

“And schedule meetings with all the top executives of Apple, Google, and Microsoft as well.”

“They’re people who won’t even nod at tax benefits or free land provision. They’ll insist on staying in Silicon Valley where their headquarters are.”

“I’m not going to beg for benefits.”

Kang Hyeon slowly rose from his seat.

“Exclusive access rights to all data generated throughout this entire city. And I’ll hand over India’s 1.4 billion domestic market in its entirety.”

The exponential data generated from all vehicles, communications, and consumption in the city.

The right to freely collect and learn from it was absolute drug that no existing AI company could refuse.

“I’ll make Robert Hwang’s AI chipsets control this city’s blood vessels. I’ll create and propose a game he can’t refuse.”

Fruit of this caliber would look sweet even to them.

“I’ll depart for the United States as soon as the schedule is coordinated. Prepare everything perfectly.”

“Understood. I’ll contact Silicon Valley immediately.”

Outside the control room, massive machine sounds still roughly shook the ground.

Kang Hyeon silently gazed at the dusty earth beyond the glass window.

Kang Hyeon’s private jet smoothly touched down on the runway at San Jose International Airport in California.

The destination was the heart of Silicon Valley – Nvidia headquarters.

“Welcome, Chairman Choi.”

Nvidia’s CEO, Robert Hwang, came down to the first floor lobby personally to greet Kang Hyeon.

Normally, he was an arrogant big tech emperor who wouldn’t easily make time even if a nation’s president visited.

But before Kang Hyeon’s visit, he willingly bowed his head.

The reason was clear. Behind Kang Hyeon stood the American power that had just entered the White House – President Edwin.

“It’s been a long time since Dubai.”

Kang Hyeon shook hands.

The meeting in Dubai that had been arranged by Chairman Lee Jae-seong of Saseng in the past.

Back then, Kang Hyeon was merely a rising emerging tycoon from Asia, but now his position had completely changed.

“You’ve become a much more formidable figure than when I met you before.”

Robert Hwang smiled gently as he guided Kang Hyeon to the reception room.

“I never expected to host someone who shook up the United States in my office.”

“The ways of the world are unpredictable.”

Kang Hyeon answered dryly as he sat on the sofa.

He got straight to the point even before coffee was served.

“India’s Smart City project. I’d like Nvidia to join us.”

Robert Hwang’s smile stiffened slightly.

Kang Hyeon lightly pushed the teacup with his fingertips as he continued.

“This isn’t simply asking you to build an R&D center.”

Kang Hyeon’s eyes shone calmly without wavering.

“Autonomous driving throughout the entire city, power control, logistics system calculations. We’ll exclusively install Nvidia’s AI chipsets in all those veins.”

“…You mean you’ll hand over the core data of 1.4 billion people entirely.”

Robert Hwang swallowed dryly.

For Nvidia, data was both blood and flesh.

A sandbox where they could exclusively learn the infrastructure of India, a massive emerging market.

It was an absolute proposal that any Big Tech company would drool over.

“The conditions aren’t bad, but India’s local regulations are quite strict.”

Robert Hwang carefully calculated.

“Don’t worry about that part.”

Kang Hyeon leaned back deeply into the sofa.

“Coordination with Prime Minister Lao Sing is already complete. KH will fully guarantee the tax benefits and data utilization rights that Nvidia will enjoy.”

And another powerful guarantee check flashed through Robert Hwang’s mind.

A man who receives full support from the US administration.

Rejecting Kang Hyeon’s proposal would be no different from going against the White House’s wishes.

‘There’s no justification or reason to reject this proposal.’

Robert Hwang nodded with confident eyes.

“Very well, Chairman Choi. I’ll gladly board that ship.”

The first and largest knot was cleanly untied.

Starting with the meeting with Nvidia, Kang Hyeon’s aggressive moves continued.

He stayed in Silicon Valley and met with the heads of global Big Tech companies one after another.

“We’d like to take full charge of India’s cloud infrastructure.”

The representative of the world’s largest software company positively reviewed the contract in front of Kang Hyeon.

The blueprint for India’s Smart City that Kang Hyeon presented was objectively overwhelming.

However, there was another decisive factor that instantly moved the hearts of the proud Big Tech executives.

‘Capital that grips and shakes the White House.’

Kang Hyeon’s ruthless political influence that instantly dismantled the federal government’s solid regulations.

For Big Tech companies desperate to expand their business within the United States, alliance with Kang Hyeon was solid insurance.

“We’ll provide the power grid sites for data centers free of charge as promised.”

Kang Hyeon led the negotiations with a strong voice.

“Instead, your company will bear 30 percent of the initial infrastructure construction costs for the Smart City. We’ll ensure you recover the investment through tax reductions within three years.”

“We accept the conditions. We’ll dispatch a due diligence team to India next week.”

There were no obstacles.

The weighty conditions Kang Hyeon presented penetrated the other party’s desires without a single error.

When news of Nvidia’s participation spread throughout the industry, other companies’ decision-making speed accelerated even more.

Just two weeks.

The results Kang Hyeon achieved during his short stay in Silicon Valley were remarkable.

The world’s finest minds to fill the empty spaces of the Smart City all obediently signed on Kang Hyeon’s contracts.

The penthouse of Silicon Valley’s most luxurious hotel.

Kang Hyeon looked down indifferently at the investment commitment letters from Big Tech companies piled high on the table.

“Including Nvidia, we’ve confirmed the attraction of seven global Big Tech companies in total.”

Kim Ha-ryul briefed the final data with an excited face.

“Initial investment attraction alone exceeded 40 billion dollars. With this, the software ecosystem of India’s Smart City has been perfectly established.”

“Good work.”

Kang Hyeon answered briefly as he closed his fountain pen.

“Send the original commitment letters immediately to Prime Minister Lao Sing in New Delhi by fax.”

The world’s finest intelligence had been perfectly transplanted into what had been merely mechanical hardware of a city.

Using the enormous power of the US President as leverage, he had instantly subjugated the Big Tech companies standing at the pinnacle of global capital.

‘Now both the framework and the brain are complete.’

Kang Hyeon gazed at California’s brilliantly shining night view outside the window.

A massive future city worth hundreds of trillions of won had completely fallen into his grasp.

The overwhelming expansion of capital did not stop.

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