Direction

So-Young and her father discussed what to do from now on. So-Young needed a factory for a more efficient way to manufacture the phones. They would even need to rent a building to make their head office. She had plans to further expand the business and make more advanced products. So, their main concern was to find an investor. So-Young did not want anyone she did not know to hold the shares of the company. Their family had savings but it was not enough. She would need to ask help from her friends.

She did not want anyone to take advantage of her and would only consider her close friends. So, she would have to get the fnding from within her circle of friends and family. She had a long discussion with her father as to what plans they had for the future and a few back up plans. Their conclusion was to first register their company and then try gather funds. But, they would do this after they go back to Seoul. Her father had spoken to her uncle too. Her uncle was also interested in investing. He wanted to help out in any way he could.

Time flew by and it was soon the end of their vacaton. So-Young had to go back to YG, her father had to resign from his company and her cousins had to go back to school. The cousins had gotten a lot closer in the span of 2 weeks. So-Young became a role model to Taehyung. She made him feel like his dream could actually come true.

So-Young had finally decided on the name of her company. She decided to call it "AJU EOLYEO" or "AE " for short. It was a play of words. so young when written in english and translated to Korean would give "aju eolyeo". Her father agreed with the name and laughed heartily. They decided to get their company registered as soon as possible. It was only a day since they were back from their hometown, and they were going through the registration process. It went smoothly until they ran into a problem. The name of Their company was already taken.

So-Young was fond of the name. She did not want to change it. She was a little childish and stubborn in that way. Must have been a characteristic she inherited from her father. He could be stubborn for the smallest things.

Thus, they asked for the details of the company that had the name they wanted. The company was a small one. It was barely known and were just making meagre profits. So-Young ad her father were listing the arguments or offers they would give the owners. At most, they would offer a sum of money to them.

They entered a shabby looking building in a run-down area. So-Young and her father walked in and went to the reception. An old man was seated there. He was sleeping in a position that no one could pull off. The father-daughter duo walked to the man.

Dad : "Excuse me..."

No response.

So-Young : "EXCUSE ME..."

No response.

So-Youg and Dad : "ExcUsE mEEeEE!!"

Old man : "Huh..."

Old man : "Oh.. Visitors. Haven't seen 'em in years."

Dad : "Excuse me, we would like to see your CEO."

Old man : "Go right in. "

The old man pointed to the small room, and the only room in the corner. They walked in and knocked on the door.

Man : "Come in"

So-Young pushed the door open and walked in. The office was better than what she expected it to be. The room was simple but neat. There was a table in the center of the room at which a man, who looked to be in his 50's was seated.

Dad : "I am Kim Myung-sook. This is my daughter. We would like to discuss...."

He was cut short when the man stood up to his feet. The man rushed to the two of them.

Man : "Hello, I am Lee Min Jun. Are you JG of 2ne1?? My granddaughter and I are huge fans!! Could I have an autograph?!"

Both So-Young and her father were stunned for a few seconds. But, So-young quickly thought of a way to turn this into her advantage. Some fanservice wouldn't hurt if it could get her job done.

So-Young : "Yes, I am JG! It is amazing that your are a fan of 2ne1! Sure, I can give you an autograph.

So-Young wqs not just doing this for her goal. She was genuinely happy to interact with one of her fans. And a passionate one at that too. It was fun talking to them. The three of them sat in the office and chated like they were friends meeting after ages. So-Young brought up the topic that she had origionally come for. When he heard her, he was not offended at all. Instead, he joked around with them.

Lee Min Jun : "This is an honour. I would love to help you. I wouldn't do this for anyone else though. It is only because you are JG that I am doing this."

Dad : "Thank you so much!"

Lee Min Jun was in the same line of business as the one they were. He was pretty good at his job but lacked opportunities to expand his horizon. Kiim Myung-soo recognised this and wanted to lure him into their company.

Dad : "I see that Your business is not going well. Would you like to collaborate with us? You could be the director of finance. I see that you are ale to keep this company afloat only because of your efficient handling."

Lee Min Jun carefully considered the offer.

Dad : "There is no need to hurry. You can give me your decision later, you have our contact...."

Lee Min Jun:" I accept."

Dad : "..."

Kim Myung-soo thought, 'Is is just me, or do people cut across what I have to say too many times. It has happened twice today already.'

Dad :"Are you sure about your decision?"

Lee Min Jun : "Yes, I have. "

Dad : "Then, let us hope for a successful collaboration."

The three of them shook hands and went to register the company. It was a great harvest for the Kim's today. Not only did they register their company, but they were even able to get their first employee.

It was the first time So-Young saw her father in action. He was indeed a businessman. She realised that she had a long way to go.

'Let me do my best and work harder so that I can beat my best.'

She would strive to surpass her limits and break the barriers that blocked her way from achieving her dream.