Favorite painter but greatest Rival.

The moment came, night dawned and the handsome men and pretty ladies stepped on the red carpets at the annual KimJin Gala. Camera flashes continuously lit up the faces of everyone and reflected on the flashy cars of all the big Businessmen and investors that arrived one after the other. The line of flashy and luxurious cars kept increasing every few seconds.

As the lead producer in automobiles, most of the luxurious cars were products of the KimJin auto. Only a few came in other brands of cars like the popular Flawless 20 by the Min Corporation's motor unit which is rated one of the Most suitable cars to show off wealth. As a form of advertisement Yo-han himself came in the latest release of the Min Flawless brand, Flawless i20 which is a Limited edition with only five of it all over the planet. Infact Yo-han had stopped using cars that are made by other companies a long time ago.

The appearance of this Flawless i20 car intimidated those with the Flawless 20. Seeing the senior version of the car they brought which has only four other replicas, obviously will sting them and make them less worthy compared to the one riding the i20 even though they also own a lot of wealth.

Na-Gil stepped out aforehand and opened the door for Yo-han. The shiny shoes and his long legs were the first to make an appearance, and that alone caught the attention of the paparazzi's who upon seeing the man coming out of the car, they all diverted the focus of their cameras from those on the red carpet to the man whose head slowly pop out of the car.

Stealing the spotlight all of a sudden made everyone wonder who the hell this unknown man is.

Not minding the attention, Yo-han gently moved to the red carpet making the crowd of paparazzi's flood back to their initial position without stopping the clicks on the shutter button and the flash of the light continually.

Some of the socialites who are very informed about trends in the art community recognized Yo-han, and they were all murmuring among one another about what their Da Vinci Jnr is doing in such a gathering and also, why is he followed by the former interim CEO of Min Corporation. That was a question non of them had an answer to, non of them thought of the possibility that he is the rumoured true CEO that was said to have returned, because it was just to unbelievable to their ears.

Yo-han was stopped at the door, to check if his name was on the list.

"Please sir, may I know the name?" The female secretary in charge asked.

"CEO Park of Min Corporation" he said without minding his new way of introducing himself.

"Min Corporation?," She said and peeped over his shoulder to see Na-Gil, the one who is supposed to claim that position, standing freely without a word as someone else was claiming his position.

Na-Gil noticed the misunderstanding and helped out," This is the CEO of Min Corporation."

As if a light bulb powered on in her head, she remembered the rumour about the true CEO's arrival from her friend who works at Min Corporation. Then she smiled immediately and allowed him in, showing the way personally.

Though she tried so much to be professional, she giggled secretly as she led the way. Not her fault, no one will be able to resist such an handsome face.

Instead of leading Na-Gil and Yo-han to their seat, she led them to the elevator instead. "CEO Park, CEO Kim informed me to lead you over to him once you arrived, he wants to have a quick business talk with you concerning a joint project. Please follow me." She said as they went and the guests obliged.

At the last floor of the Dynasty hotel, the elevators door opened and the secretary led them to a presidential suite.

Inside the luxurious suite was the President and CEO of KimJin, CEO Kim Hyun-Jun, a tall and handsome man in his mid-forties. His face remained the same from five years ago when Yo-han met him at the auction house. He didn't seem to grow a bit older.

The moment they arrived, he turned around his swivel chair from the window which displayed the perfect picture of a starry night, to welcome his guests. He had a gentleman smile on his face as he stood up and walked over to the two gentlemen that just arrived and offered his hands to welcome them.

"CEO Sung, it's nice to meet you.." he shakes Na-Gil's hands and he turned to Yo-han. " Young man, I guess I know you from somewhere,..hmm..." He thought and he was interrupted by his secretary who introduced Yo-han immediately.

"Boss, this is Mr Park the..." she was halfway when Kim Hyun-Jun interrupted her back. " The famous and legendary painter, I remember now, it's nice to meet you again." He said and offered his hands

Yo-han shook his hands gentlemanly but his heart was thinking of several ways to devour the man who kidnapped his beloved.

"Actually, CEO Kim, Mr Park here is the CEO of Min Corporation." Na-Gil made the final introduction.

"Oh, the rumoured true CEO?, Then it's nice meeting you. But I am surprised that my favorite painter is the CEO of Min Corporation" Kim Hyun-Jun said and gave Yo-han a smile. A smile of acknowledgement but Yo-han sensed something else between his statement and the smile. He knew that what Kim Hyun-Jun meant was ' My favorite painter is my greatest rival' which is true because, Min Corporation and KimJin are both in the same market, producing the same products and big time competitors.

Even though Min Corporation is not as wealthy as KimJin, infact, it might take Min Corporation another five years with more hardwork to have about half the wealth of KimJin which had been in existence for over a century and have been making money ever since. Though the Kim family is one of the ancient families established, they have been powerful and rich but not as rich as they became ever since the company which used to be ordinarily a textile company moved into the transportation technology business.

They only started adding wealth to the power and influence they had about a century ago. If Yo-han was able to acquire what he has within only five years then it might only take him a score years to almost overtake KimJin even as KimJin progresses.

Yo-han understood that Kim Hyun-Jun has a certain hostility towards him even though they are to agree on a joint project. That does not stop the two companies from being rivals.

"I am Kim Hyun-Jun by the way, and I called you here to discuss the KDD train contract. I am quite sure that Min Corporation is interested in this project and we are also interested, but as a senior in the field, I decided to have a joint team to bargain for the contract and work on it together instead of fighting over the project with you. I just planned to share this chance with you." He paused and continued, " moreover, Bu group, Snowhill International and Figurine technology are also interested in this same deal, and as Min Corporation is still new in the business, the chance of getting it when this big and long term companies are also asking for it is so low, it would be wise if we help one another."

Yo-han smiled at his thoughtfulness. It was true that the chances of the Min Corporation getting the contract is very low but Min Corporation wasn't interested in the project before because they didn't want to bite more than they can chew. Also, he knows that KimJin would not make this offer if they didn't have a profit they are eyeing. Also, it's very glaring that KimJin cannot stand against all this other contractors alone that's why they need extra power, the excuse of giving Min Corporation a chance is all trash. Perhaps KimJin lacks the capital or manpower for such an impromptu project. How will they face Figurine technology which seems to be masters in train technology and Snowhill International, the Country J based company that has a record of over 50 train completed projects. Those two companies are always ready. Like this KimJin only want to use Min Corporation to get what they want and Yo-han understood every of KimJin's wise moves clearly.

"Thank you for your concern, CEO Kim but I don't think I can give a response now, I will surely get back to you after confirming a few factors." He replied.

"Very well, I will be expecting a reply soon." Kim Hyun-Jun said and checked his wristwatch. It was about time and a lot of guest will have arrived, and people will be mingling and talking already. " You can head back first, I will join you shortly." He added.

"Okay, Thanks for your concern." Yo-han said and exited the room with Na-Gil.

After they finally left the room and they were sure to be in the elevator already. Kim Hyun-Jun said to the secretary. " Do the necessary things and hook him over." That was all he said and the secretary bowed and left the room.

In the elevator, Yo-han told Na-Gil. "KimJin will contact you, will you let them poach you or you are still willing to be my assistant?"

"How...how do you know they will do that?" Na-Gil asked with surprise.

"Just wait and see." Was all Yo-han said and he remained silent throughout the trip to the main part used for the event.

Once the elevator door opened revealing the many socialites who are socializing, Yo-han stepped out and the first thing he saw was a man with a champagne glass coming his way.

"We meet again. Yo-han. Oh, it's CEO Park, sorry for my insensitivity." The man said, he had a smirk on his face that got Yo-han irritated.

"Jang Seung-Heon?!!"