Chapter 169: PAID

Two days later, the war(?) with Go Minji had settled down, and I sent RK-77—Go Minji—to Go Hayan.

Got the sample. It’s excellent. Where’d you get something like this?

Go Hayan was the daughter of Go Hayoung, one of the Vice Chairwomen of Koryo Group, and a major player in the advertising industry.

Specifically, she handled the finance, luxury goods, and high-end service sectors.

There was a reason she was a giant in the advertising world.

“I made it.”

…Yeah, that’s what I heard. But how the hell am I supposed to believe that?

“Try trusting your little brother for once.”

Would you believe it if you were me?

Go Hayan’s voice was as cold as ever.

I guess it was impossible for her to forget the whole mess I’d caused in the past.

Still, things had gotten a lot better.

When we first met, she didn’t even bother hiding her disdain for me.

At least now, she’d acknowledged the changes I’d made—cleaning up my act and living a so-called proper life.

She was the one who gifted me an AV, after all.

…

“Real, critical drugs need to be crafted by hand. Where do you think that knowledge came from? It’s all chemistry.”

Stop talking nonsense. Those are two completely different fields.

“….”

Whatever. So the story is that you made it, huh?

“It’s not a story, it’s the truth. But sure. Believe whatever you want.”

Who made it doesn’t matter. What matters is whether it has real value and can sell in the market. From that perspective, this is excellent. Synthetic gems usually struggle to gain recognition, but this one could work. It definitely has value.

We’ll need to test its properties to be sure, but as long as it doesn’t break too easily or release toxic substances, it should be fine. It’s just too beautiful and mesmerizing.

“I think so too.”

So, you’re saying you want to supply this to me?

“Yes. At first, I considered processing it myself and making jewelry, but I figured focusing solely on gem production and supplying your company would be more efficient.”

Smart choice. Trying to do everything from the start usually ends in failure. Plus, there’s already a company with the Koryo name. No need to create another pointless one.

“Exactly.”

Focus on securing resources and improving quality. I’ll make sure the pricing is fair.

“We can discuss that later.”

But there’s one thing I’m curious about.

“Yes?”

Why is the gem called Go Minji? I seriously don’t get it.

“Ah.”

That crazy woman has nothing to do with this gem. What’s the story behind the name?

Ha. Are you two dating?

“….”

Unbelievable.

I don’t particularly like the name, but the story works. Well, except for the part where you’re cousins.

“….”

Jewelry needs a story. Especially synthetic gems. If you want to sell them at high prices, the story has to captivate people. The idea of a gem made as a gift for a woman? That’ll definitely sell.

I’m going to make a necklace with the sample you sent. As fast as possible. Have your girls wear it at the awards ceremony.

“Oh. For advertising?”

Yeah. Don’t forget I get top priority for your ads. And have all your other celebrities wear our products too.

“All of them?”

All of them.

What offer?

“To treat you to dinner.”

Ha. Oh… that.

Is that really necessary? We’re all meeting for Lunar New Year anyway. It’s only three weeks away.

“Meeting one-on-one is different.”

…Maybe later. If I have time.