I’m the Only One With Two Towers - Chapter 89

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Only I Have Two Towers Episode 089

Building an Alliance

The CEO’s office of Generosos, a subsidiary of Genex.

CEO Jin Seo-hee wore an extremely uncomfortable expression.

“Seo-hee. Even so, don’t make it so obvious that you dislike this. It’s been a while since I came.”

Her older sister Jin Seo-jeong smiled.

Regardless, Jin Seo-hee still had a disgusted expression on her face.

“When are you leaving? I’m busy, so please leave quickly. Or are you free these days?”

“How could I be? Unlike you, the CEO of a crumbling hole-in-the-wall shop, I’m the CEO of a successful new brand.”

“Anyone listening would think you built that subsidiary yourself. All you did was turn the perfectly fine Generosos into a crumbling hole-in-the-wall shop.”

Jin Seo-jeong’s face contorted.

Despite being her younger sister, she couldn’t find a single endearing quality about her from way back.

“Didn’t you ask for this CEO position to go down together? Or did you think you could save it? Who do you think you are?”

Jin Seo-jeong approached closer and leaned forward.

“You’ve had that delusion often since way back. The delusion that you’d be different. Last quarter’s sales were also declining, and naturally this quarter will be the same, right?”

“It’ll be better than when you were doing it, so don’t worry.”

She had somehow managed to reduce the decline significantly.

However, to completely end the downward trend, she needed a more decisive move.

And currently, the person who might become that decisive move was on his way here.

Knock knock.

“CEO, Mr. Yoo Jin-hyeok is here.”

“Yes, tell him to come in. CEO Jin Seo-jeong is leaving.”

Jin Seo-hee waved her hand dismissively.

Jin Seo-jeong glared at her sister with an incredulous expression.

When the door opened and Jinhyeok entered, Jin Seo-jeong drew a meaningful smile.

“Oh my, a boyfriend? Seo-hee’s so lucky. Even dating.”

“Please leave now. You’re being a nuisance.”

Jin Seo-jeong chuckled and turned around.

Stopping in front of him before leaving, Seo-jeong looked Jinhyeok up and down from head to toe.

“As expected of real sisters, you have similar taste.”

“Huh?”

“Never mind. Anyway, be careful.”

Jin Seo-jeong approached closer and whispered.

“That girl has a really nasty temper.”

“CEO Jin Seo-jeong. You’re really being a nuisance, so please leave quickly. Right now.”

Jin Seo-jeong shrugged her shoulders as if to say ‘see what I mean’ and left the room.

“See you again next time. Bye.”

She didn’t forget to wave at Jinhyeok to annoy Seo-hee even more.

Jinhyeok nodded at Jin Seo-jeong without understanding what was happening.

“You don’t need to greet her. It’s a waste. Please sit here.”

Jin Seo-hee sat on the sofa and pressed her forehead with a sigh.

It seemed her head was throbbing because of her sister.

“Thank you for coming even though I called suddenly, Jinhyeok.”

The reason for calling was nothing else.

Since she couldn’t find a proper seller right now.

She wanted to get help from Jinhyeok, who boasted about being well-versed in Dongdaemun.

“Not at all. It’s good for me too.”

“Then shall we get straight to the point? You said you know an amazing merchant?”

When Jinhyeok received the call, he answered as if he had been waiting.

He said there was a number one merchant he knew.

“You’ve probably seen it on the Tower Site. It’s called Yeongsanghoe. It’s currently the most successful business in Dongdaemun.”

Jin Seo-hee narrowed her eyes.

Of course she had seen it, and she had even sent someone to investigate.

– Many unsuitable aspects for working with Generosos including business acumen, customer service, and pricing assessment. The owner of the trading company also answered that they have no intention of working with Generosos.

“Jinhyeok, does the owner of Yeongsanghoe also know about today’s matter?”

“Of course. I was just talking with them until now.”

“Oh ho.”

Jin Seo-hee’s mind began working rapidly.

Now that she thought about it, they were quite close.

The team leader who handled that evaluation and the previous CEO Jin Seo-jeong, that is.

‘Look at these people.’

No wonder all the sellers who received suitable evaluations were unsatisfactory.

They must have carefully selected only those kinds.

Jin Seo-hee took a deep breath and suppressed her anger.

“Is that person currently in Dongdaemun?”

“No. They’re preparing for business at a newly opened location.”

Jin Seo-hee nodded and stood up.

“Shall we take a drive after a long time? To the outlet.”

“Oh, you’re going to check it out right away?”

“Yes. I should go see for myself this time.”

A fierce smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

It seemed like after finding a seller, she’d also need to do some internal reorganization.

As if they had received advance notice, the outlet staff bowed 90 degrees as soon as Jin Seo-hee entered.

“Welcome. I’m Kim Jeong-su, the general manager of Vive Outlet.”

Kim Jeong-su and the other staff were currently very confused.

This wasn’t a department store located in Cheongdam or Apgujeong.

It was a small to medium-sized outlet away from major commercial districts, yet suddenly a member of Genex’s owner family was visiting.

They were confused whether to laugh or cry.

“Wow, it’s Jin Seo-hee.”

“The CEO of Generosos? Should I ask for a photo?”

“The photos she took recently were absolutely gorgeous.”

People began gathering from here and there.

Jin Seo-hee, a famous influencer.

To aspiring influencers, she was no different from an idol.

“But who’s that next to her? Her boyfriend?”

“Seems like it. She usually goes around alone.”

Jinhyeok swallowed nervously at the words piercing his ears.

Unlike Jin Seo-hee, who was not just used to but found such attention natural, Jinhyeok felt a hundred times more burdened.

He was also worried that Jin Seo-hee might feel bad for no reason.

“CEO Jin Seo-hee, if it’s alright with you, may we guide you around?”

“No, you don’t need to worry about it. I came for personal business.”

Jin Seo-hee nodded lightly and started walking.

Although she said it was fine, the staff still followed closely behind her like an entourage.

Before long, Jin Seo-hee arrived at the most corner spot of the shopping area.

“Huh? Jinhyeok?”

While drawing a question mark at Jinhyeok’s return.

Jin Seo-hee approached Yoo Su-yeon and greeted her.

“Hello. I’m Jin Seo-hee, CEO of Generosos.”

“Ah, hello!”

Yoo Su-yeon greeted back with a ‘wow’ expression.

This was the first time I’d seen such a famous influencer in person.

‘Oh right, Jinhyeok is here too.’

A celebrity who’s gone beyond national fame to world-class status.

If his identity were revealed, he’d be guaranteed first place worldwide.

“Generosos is looking for a place to work together. Could we talk about it? If you’re busy, I’ll come back later.”

“Not at all. I’m not busy when there are no customers. It’s humble, but please come this way!”

Jin Seo-hee followed Yoo Su-yeon inside.

Jinhyeok glanced at the outlet officials.

Their eyes were shaking terrifyingly.

Arranging the spot like this was basically telling them to get out.

They had pulled such petty tyranny, so it was understandable they’d be scared when Generosos’s representative came.

“Um…”

Kim Jeong-su, who had been reading the mood, approached.

“What kind of relationship do Yeongsanghoe and Representative Jin Seo-hee have…?”

“I guess you could call us running mates who’ll tackle the market together from now on?”

Kim Jeong-su swallowed dryly.

The major corporation Genex doesn’t supply goods to just anyone.

For Vive, a small-to-medium outlet, to receive goods would be impossible even in dreams.

But if they built a relationship with Generosos first, it might not be just a dream.

“Yes! Then please take care of us!”

“I should be the one asking. Shall we start tomorrow right away?”

“Yes! I’ll prepare everything without any issues!”

It seemed their conversation had just ended.

Jin Seo-hee and Yoo Su-yeon stood up from their seats.

After a moment, Jin Seo-hee came outside and turned her head.

“You said you’re the general manager of this outlet?”

“Yes, yes! I’m Kim Jeong-su!”

“Does this outlet give spots like this to people who come to do business? The store placement must have been decided through mutual agreement.”

Jin Seo-hee raised one corner of her mouth.

“Even if you told me to use it as warehouse space, I wouldn’t. It’s inconvenient to get here.”

Kim Jeong-su and the officials’ faces turned pale.

“There, there must have been some mistake! I’ll take immediate action to move the spot to the center!”

“No need. You don’t have to do that now. We won’t be doing business here anyway.”

As both a member of an owner family and a top influencer, Jin Seo-hee’s connections were tremendous.

Since Yeongsanghoe handled a wide range of goods, she planned to create spots in various places from medium outlets to small-to-medium department stores.

Kim Jeong-su bowed his head 90 degrees once more.

“I’m sorry! Couldn’t you give us just one more chance? I’ll make sure there are no more unfair incidents!”

He wasn’t doing this simply for the outlet’s development.

The moment this reached his superiors’ ears, it would be complete devastation.

If Jin Seo-hee left like this, it would be the end.

Jin Seo-hee shook her head and lowered her voice.

“There’s a saying, you know. Treat people well while they’re still around.”

After greeting Yoo Su-yeon, Jin Seo-hee walked toward the elevator.

Vive Outlet had become a funeral home in an instant.

“Su-yeon. I’ll send what I brought today after you move your spot.”

“Oh, yes! Thank you so much!”

“What’s there to thank between business partners! Finish up your business well!”

Jinhyeok also waved and followed Jin Seo-hee.

The Yeongsanghoe matter was settled well, so now it was time for his business.

“The Matsuna Clan?”

Jin Seo-hee’s eyes widened as she was drinking coffee.

It was a name she never expected to come from Jinhyeok’s mouth.

“Yes. I have business with them.”

“May I ask specifically what kind?”

“I want to buy a sword that the Matsuna Clan possesses. A katana called Muramasa.”

“Pfft!”

Coffee droplets sprayed onto Jinhyeok’s face.

This was the first time Jin Seo-hee, who was perfect in everything, had shown such a reaction.

“S-sorry.”

Jin Seo-hee took out a handkerchief and wiped his face.

Jinhyeok, who had actually been hit by the coffee, was completely at peace.

Why did this feel so familiar? Was this what déjà vu was like?

“Jinhyeok. I don’t want to pour cold water on this from the start, but you should give up.”

Jin Seo-hee let out a deep sigh and ran her hand through her hair.

“It’s not my place to say this as someone from the Jin Family, but the Matsuna Clan is quite stubborn and old-fashioned too. Like us, they’re a family that values martial arts above anything else in the world. Given that family characteristic.”

Jin Seo-hee pointed to the Muramasa she had just searched for.

“They’ll definitely treasure a sword made by such a craftsman more than any treasure. It’s probably at the level of a family heirloom. It would be hard to even meet them, but even if you did meet them, you’d be turned away the moment you brought up the topic.”

“I guess I’ll have to steal it after all.”

“What?”

“I’m joking.”

For a moment, Jin Seo-hee’s eyes shook terrifyingly.

Because the word “steal” sounded very sincere.

“Purchasing Muramasa is impossible, but I can help you meet with the Matsuna Clan.”

He had saved her on the Newcalliope, and even introduced her to Yeongsanghoe, which was a perfect match.

She wanted to help Jinhyeok somehow.

“Both sides are fairly renowned martial families, so they hold exchange meetings and such. There’s one scheduled in Japan in a few days. If you want, Jinhyeok…”

Clunk!

Jinhyeok stood up and his eyes sparkled intensely.

She could tell without hearing an answer.

It was a request to accompany him, full of desperation.

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