I Will Raise This Family to Greatness - Chapter 483

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Chapter 483
– The TikTok Challenge That Makes Even Tycoons Dance! All Eyes on Jeon Tae-guk, the Samjeon Heir’s 【Sevens】 Challenge!
Jeon Tae-guk, who also served as the model for Samjeon’s smartphones, participated in the 【Sevens】 TikTok challenge.
What’s more, since the background was Jeon Tae-guk’s own home, public interest intensified even further.
People were captivated by the rare glimpse into the private life of a conglomerate heir they rarely got to see.
However, Jeon Tae-guk’s 【Sevens】 challenge also drew harsh criticism.
– Jeon Tae-guk, heir to the Samjeon Group, was born a tycoon but has no talent for dancing.
– If I had to choose between Jeon Sung-guk and Jeon Tae-guk, I’d rather pick Mark Zuckerberg!
Jeon Tae-guk walked into our home with an exasperated expression.
“Sung-guk, did you see the articles? You and I are the worst, and Mark is at least decent. Honestly, you’re the worst.”
I rubbed the back of my neck, which had suddenly started aching.
“Sung-guk, but thanks to this, TikTok’s numbers are going up, right? Father must be getting a kick out of it.”
Alpha, the company behind TikTok, originally held certain shares with Samjeon and Hyojin Group. However, I had already acquired all of Samjeon’s shares.
“We haven’t turned a profit yet.”
“Sung-guk, if you ever get fired from FaceNote, should I prepare a position for you at our company?”
Jeon Tae-guk asked with such a bright smile.
No matter how much I stepped down from my position as CEO of FaceNote, I would never end up as a mere employee at Samjeon.
“Brother, I appreciate the concern, but the results haven’t come in yet.”
“Right, we still have some time. Oh, we’re throwing a New Year’s Eve party at our place. Sung-guk, come by that day and grill some meat for us. I want to introduce these people to Korean beef and pork belly.”
“Brother, wouldn’t it be a bit much for me to be grilling meat there?”
[Jeon Tae-guk, do you know how much my salary is?]
Jeon Tae-guk grinned.
It seemed he had some other scheme in mind.
“Sung-guk, I opened a TikTok account, you know. Did you know that Korean TikTok sign-ups have increased because of me? Everyone’s joining just to see what the Samjeon heir posts.”
Jeon Tae-guk’s words weren’t entirely wrong.
“TikTok is actually more convenient than I thought. Unlike YouTube, you don’t need to worry so much about video editing or anything like that. You just shoot something short and upload it easily. It shows way more than Instagram photos too.”
Jeon Tae-guk had a proper understanding of TikTok’s features.
For a generation that found a few photos insufficient and YouTube videos too long and tedious, TikTok was the perfect SNS.
“I’m going to upload the scene of you grilling meat that day to TikTok. Then people will go crazy wanting to eat the meat that CEO Jeon Sung-guk grilled.”
[So the fool is finally using his head?]
And it wasn’t a proposal I had reason to refuse.
Either way, my appearance on TikTok was the most helpful for promoting the platform.
* * *
A new 【Sevens】 video had been uploaded.
This time it was a video created from a snippet of one of the 【Sevens】 songs famous for having the most intense choreography.
Though the choreography was quite difficult and seemed burdensome for challenge video production, it actually had the opposite effect of stimulating people’s desire to attempt the challenge.
Everyone from those who executed the difficult choreography flawlessly to people in their eighties took on the challenge.
“CEO, this challenge turned out really well.”
Secretary Kim Mi-so handed me a coffee from beside my desk.
Since I hadn’t yet found a secretary I was satisfied with, Secretary Kim Mi-so continued to handle my work.
“Secretary Kim, are you watching the challenge too?”
“Of course, sir. It’s your project after all. But sir, there’s something I’ve been really curious about.”
Secretary Kim Mi-so looked at me with sparkling eyes.
“Sir, where do you get ideas like that from?”
[Well, naturally from a future that others haven’t lived through. I’m on my second life, Secretary Kim.]
Of course, if I said that out loud, Secretary Kim Mi-so would seriously recommend I see a psychiatrist.
I simply laughed it off with composure.
“It’s just good fortune, really. Some people have brilliant ideas but lack the means to realize them. I’m fortunate enough to have everything necessary to turn my ideas into reality.”
“Sir, when I listen to you speak, I can never tell if you’re being humble or arrogant.”
[Basically, I’m saying I’m good at everything, Secretary Kim.]
I stood up from my seat.
“Secretary Kim, you’ll need to find a successor if you want to focus on marketing work.”
“I’ve been looking, but it’s not easy. I need someone I can trust completely and hand things over to with peace of mind, but I haven’t found anyone like that yet.”
“Secretary Kim, don’t try so hard to find the perfect successor. Just trust someone and give them a chance. If it doesn’t work out, you can always replace them.”
“I suppose that’s true, but….”
Secretary Kim Mi-so trailed off.
[Surely Secretary Kim doesn’t dislike handing me over to another secretary, does she?]
As I indulged in that pleasant thought, Secretary Kim Mi-so spoke up.
“Sir, you’re so particular that when I just mention a few of your preferences and schedule details, people refuse before I even finish explaining.”
“What?!”
Secretary Kim Mi-so’s face flushed red.
“I apologize, sir. I was trying to find a secretary quietly, but you asked me about it….”
“Secretary Kim, I really don’t understand. Am I a difficult person?”
“Well… it’s not so much difficult as….”
“As what?”
“Hard to keep up with. That’s the better way to put it. You arrive much earlier than most people, your schedule afterward is packed without gaps, and you’re involved in so many businesses that it takes a secretary considerable time just to familiarize themselves with everything.”
I stared intently at Secretary Kim Mi-so.
“Yet you manage to handle all of that difficult work, Secretary Kim Mi-so.”
“That’s because I’ve been assisting you since Korea.”
“From what I remember, Secretary Kim Mi-so supported me well from day one.”
“That’s because I prepared thoroughly.”
“Then I suppose you should find someone like that. Someone who prepares well and provides excellent support.”
Secretary Kim Mi-so was silent for a moment, then looked at me.
“Sir, I apologize for saying this, but if you can’t find a secretary, would it be alright if I continued in this role?”
“Secretary Kim, you wanted to do marketing work. I have no intention of blocking your dreams.”
“But if I can’t find the perfect secretary for you, it feels like I haven’t done my job properly.”
“Secretary Kim, let’s do this then. First, find someone reasonably qualified. Since I’ve managed without a secretary before, I can adapt.”
“Yes, sir.”
Secretary Kim Mi-so barely managed her response.
* * *
With Jeon Tae-guk’s year-end party approaching, Secretary Kim Mi-so arrived with a new secretary in tow.
His name was Daniel Kang.
He was a Korean-American and possessed a muscular build.
“CEO, this is Daniel Kang. He just graduated from Stanford with a degree in business.”
Daniel Kang extended his hand with a relaxed expression.
“CEO, I’ve just graduated from Stanford. They told me I’m actually one year older than you. Still, it’s an honor to serve someone who’s been my life’s role model.”
Despite his rugged appearance, Daniel Kang possessed a delicate sensibility.
Secretary Kim Mi-so whispered quietly to me.
“CEO, Daniel Kang was the finest secretary candidate I’ve interviewed. Despite his appearance, he’s quite meticulous and quickly grasped your schedule.”
“Understood. Secretary Kim, take a few days off and then report directly to the marketing department.”
Yet I felt a pang of regret that Secretary Kim Mi-so was stepping down from her role as my secretary.
“Oh, Secretary Kim. And Daniel. There’s a year-end party tomorrow, so I’d like you both to attend.”
“CEO Jeon Tae-guk’s party?”
“Yes.”
At my words, Daniel let out an excited cheer.
“My father worked at Samjeon when he was in Korea. If I attend the successor’s party at that company, my father will be absolutely thrilled.”
“Then I’ll see you both there.”
Secretary Kim Mi-so and Daniel Kang left.
Secretary Kim Mi-so was no longer my secretary.
Yet perhaps this was the better choice for her after all.
* * *
Jeon Tae-guk’s year-end party was extravagant.
Music from Sevens played ceaselessly, while chefs prepared dishes in one corner.
Champagne, wine, beer, and whiskey—every variety of spirits was available, and the entire house was blanketed in artificial snow despite California’s snowless climate.
I picked up a glass of wine.
In that moment, Daniel Kang rushed to my side.
“CEO, it seems your tastes have changed recently. Didn’t you prefer beer before?”
“Well… alcohol preferences shift depending on the moment, don’t they?”
“I’ll need to update my information. So you originally preferred beer, but currently choose based on your mood that day.”
Daniel Kang, befitting a Stanford graduate, was enthusiastic about everything. The problem was that it bordered on excessive.
Jeon Tae-guk approached with a drink in hand.
“Sung-guk, you’ll grill some meat later, right?”
“With this much food already prepared, do we really need to grill meat separately?”
“My TikTok followers just exceeded ten thousand. If you grill meat today, it’ll grow even more.”
[I can’t refuse this.]
I nodded in agreement.
“By the way, I did invite that person you asked me to. But why on earth did you want me to invite Donald Trumpet?”
“I thought there might be something worth discussing today.”
[Why else… because Donald Trumpet is America’s next president.]
Shortly after, Donald Trumpet arrived, his distinctive blonde hair swept back in a 2-8 part.
“Sung-guk, it’s been a while.”
“Donald, how have you been?”
“I’ve been hearing great things about your success. TikTok or whatever—my daughter mentioned it’s become hugely popular.”
“We’re just getting started.”
“Oh, my daughter came along too. She’s a fan of yours.”
As he spoke, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump’s daughter, emerged through the crowd.
She was a quintessential blonde beauty.
“Sung-guk, this is my daughter. Her name is Ivanka.”
“It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m Jeon Sung-guk.”
“I’m so honored to finally meet you. I’ve been a fan since middle school.”
Ivanka flashed a radiant smile, her teeth perfectly aligned.
Ivanka Trump.
Donald Trump’s daughter, five years my senior.
She currently worked for the Donald Trump Foundation and had once pursued a modeling career. She remained an influencer with over a million followers on Instagrim.
She occupied that peculiar niche of being simultaneously the woman American women most wanted to resemble and most wanted to avoid becoming.
“I’m grateful to hear that. Though I didn’t organize tonight’s party, I hope you’ll enjoy it.”
“By the way, I’ve been having so much fun watching the Sevens Challenge. Your younger brother Min-guk is in that group, right?”
“Yes.”
“I was actually bugging Dad all day to do the challenge with me, but he wouldn’t let me.”
In that moment, an idea flashed through my mind.
“Ivanka, what if we all did the challenge together tonight?”
“All of us?”
“Yes, I think it would be fun if everyone at the party participated together.”
At my suggestion, Ivanka clapped her hands together.
“Sung-guk, that’s an absolutely brilliant idea!”
* * *
The party had reached its peak, and everyone’s cheeks flushed from drinks.
I quickly approached Jeon Tae-guk.
“Hyung, I think the timing is right to start now.”
“Wow, if we do this, my TikTok is going to blow up….”
Jeon Tae-guk grabbed the microphone with an excited expression.
“Alright, everyone. We’re about to film the Sevens Challenge to post on TikTok… but honestly, we don’t really know the dance.”
Murmurs of agreement rippled through the crowd.
“So I’ve invited them here. Please welcome Sevens, the South Korean idol group currently touring the United States!!!”
The moment Jeon Tae-guk finished speaking, the Sevens members appeared.
Of course, this entrance had been meticulously orchestrated by Min-guk and me.
But all the party guests stared at Sevens with astonished eyes.
Jung-woo skillfully taught the party guests the Sevens Challenge choreography.
And ten minutes later, we all gathered together and danced to Sevens’ music.
Jeon Sung-guk, CEO of FaceNote, and Mark Zuckerberg.
Jeon Tae-guk, heir to Samjeon.
Renowned Hollywood film actors.
And Donald Trumpet, the next President of the United States, along with his daughter Ivanka Trump.
This video will undoubtedly become legendary!

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