Chapter 276 (1/2)
Chapter 276: Chapter 270
Hyunwoo didn't say that to them. He would keep the outcomes of Duyoung's research secret until the completion of a factory and the production of new green oil products.
Hyunwoo laughed pleasantly as if he was imagining something interesting.
“Haha, it would be so nice if I could realize that. But I can rea.s.sure you it has real business value. If I build a factory, I can make huge profits. By the way, are there any other factory site near the port of Daesan?”
“If that's the case, I'm willing to find one even by reclaiming land from the sea.
The mayor of Sosan showed active interest in it. He presented not only his opinion about the factory site but also various programs to financially support the factory construction. He was determined to invite Hyunwoo's new plant on gree oil in Sosan.
But there was one obstacle.
“By the way, I wonder if we can hire people if I build the factory in Sosan. As you know, Sosan is such a small city.”
In fact, the mayor of Sosan seemed to be worried about that. He could invite outside investment, but it would be hard to invite potential workers to a factory in Sosan. He couldn't invite seniors who used to be farmers to the factory.
The mayor of Seoul's face was not bright.
“How many employees do you think you need?” he asked.
Hyunwoo said the factory site should be as large as at least 50,000 pyong (17 ha), with over 500 employees.
Nodding his head lightly, the mayor said, “Over 500 employees? A lot more than I expected. But you don't have to be pessimistic. There are lots of ways to invite people. For example, if we provide good education and transportation can attract them in the future…”
The mayor mentioned about how to invite more people from outside Sosan.
But what really mattered to Hyunwoo was the here and now, not the hereafter. Sosan was lacking in such conditions and it was not clear when the city could be competent enough to attract factories.
But the mayor continued, “As you know, Haenim School is supposed to be built in Tapgokri. Due to a rapid increase in the volume of transported goods in Daesan Port, I am also considering connecting the Dangjin-Daejeon Expressway to Daesan Port. If STM is built in Sosan on the close heels of Haenim School's move to Sosan, the construction of that expressway will gain momentum.”
In other words, what the mayor said was he would try to make the conditions for the attraction of STM rather than wait for the conditions to be arranged in time.
Hyunwoo nodded his head.
“Okay, then. I think I have to start building a small factory with 100 employees. If that's not a big problem, let me try to set up a business plan that contains the details on expansion later.”
The mayor responded favorably.
“I'll do my best to secure the budget of the new expressway. Good transportation seems to be a must to invite more people to STM.”
Several days later, Hyunwoo got a call from the mayor.
“I checked out several factory sites for STM. I've sent you an email on that, so confirm it.”
“Thanks, Mayor.”
Hyunwoo checked his email on the computer. There was a total of three candidates for the factory site.
Had they read each other's minds?
In fact, Hyunwoo gathered lots of tips on the potential factory site of STM. Fortunately, the mayor's recommended three places were also included in Hyunwoo's wish list.
The a.n.a.lysis of the merits and demerits of the site candidates was also similar to his.
Hyunwoo favored the 30,000-pyong (9.9 ha) site near the dock. He thought he would start building a small factory because of the difficulty of hiring people and expand it later when it was running normally.
After thinking about the mayor's recommendation, Hyunwoo came to the conclusion. His father could design an appropriate factory when Hyunwoo selected the factory site.
He called the mayor of Sosan.
“Mayor, I've chosen the site near the dock.”
“Got it. Let me contact the management office of the industrial complex and give you as many benefits as possible.”
After the call, Hyunwoo clenched his fists.
It's finally starting. I can do it.
Late evening, Munsik was sitting in a high-end bar, which was the most luxurious bar in the posh area of Kangnam, south of Seoul.
A little later, a young and tall Westerner gentleman and a Korean youth who seemed to be the same age as he came in. The Korean seemed his interpreter.
But Munsik didn't need an interpreter.
Munsik conceitedly stood up and greeted the man in English, holding out his hand. Though his p.r.o.nunciation was not good, he could carry on in English to make himself understood.
“I'm Munsik Choi…”
The Westerner shook hands with him.
“Nice to meet you. I'm Hamilton with OneStar. I didn't expect I would meet the chairman of Singyong in person like this.”
“As you have taken over Bando Oil, you and I are the representatives of the oil industry, aren't we? Let's get along well between us. Haha,” said Munsik, with a hearty laugh.
Hamilton also laughed then asked bluntly as if he wanted to get to the point.