Chapter 563
At Universal Studios Osaka, Charles, who had just attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Universal Fantasy World, was chatting with Takeshi Narita, saying, "When the Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens in July at Universal Studios Orlando, we can start officially preparing for the Wizarding World area at Universal Studios Japan. With financing from Nomura Holdings, funding won't be an issue. To attract visitors, the theme park must innovate!"
"Yes, I understand. I promise not to disappoint headquarters," Takeshi Narita responded with a bow.
Charles nodded.
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At Osaka International Airport, Charles boarded his private jet with Son Ye-jin, heading straight to Seoul, South Korea.
After more than a year, Charles Capet stepped on Korean soil again. In a villa halfway up Itaewon Hill, located on the eastern slope of Namsan in Yongsan District, Seoul, Charles was looking at at the Han River scenery.
In the afternoon, Charles visited a club in the Gangnam district for a meeting with CJ Group's Chairman Lee Jae-hyun and Vice-Chairman Sohn Kyung-shik.
"You guys want NHN shares?" Charles asked with a smile.
Sohn Kyung-shik, Lee Jae-hyun's uncle, and the brother of Lee Mong Hee's wife, Son Bok-nam, had been an influential figure in the group since its First Sugar era.
Within the CJ Group, Sohn Kyung-shik's status was on par with Lee Jae-hyun's!
"Yes, NHN is developing well now. CJ's entertainment sector could really use it," Sohn Kyung-shik smiled. "CJ's offer will certainly satisfy Mr. Capet, around 5% should do."
Charles nodded, "I'll think about it."
The meeting between Charles, Lee Jae-hyun, and Sohn Kyung-shik wasn't long, but Charles understood the underlying motive - it certainly involved the Samsung family.
Besides the Korea National Pension Service and Dawn Investments, one of the major shareholders of NHN was Samsung Electronics!
"This is getting interesting," Charles couldn't help but laugh. Last year, his large purchase of NHN shares had been a strategic move.
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"Oppa," suddenly, T-ARA members Lee Qri and Park Hyomin walked in and sat on either side of Charles.
"Had fun?" Charles asked, hugging Park Hyomin and Lee Qri. It seemed Park Hyomin had a better figure.
"Yes, we had a great time," Lee Qri, who was more familiar with Charles, replied freely.
"Hyomin, you're beautiful," Charles said, pulling Park Hyomin onto his lap.
"Oppa..." Park Hyomin kissed Charles on the cheek.
"Mmm," Charles started kissing Park Hyomin, his hand wandering over her chest. Park Hyomin responded passionately.
That night, Charles took Lee Qri and Park Hyomin to the Shilla Hotel.
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Seoul, early morning, in a suite's bathroom at the Shilla Hotel, Park Hyomin leaned with her back against Charles Capet's chest, looking very pleased.
Charles held Park Hyomin's chest, which was between a C and D cup. This 21-year-old was perhaps the sexiest member of the T-ara group, with long legs, a thin waist, and curves in all the right places.
"Hmm," Park Hyomin shivered, then turned and kissed Charles.
After a few breaths, she leaned against Charles and asked, "Oppa, who do you think has a better figure, me or Kyuri?"
Charles smiled, "Of course, Hyomin's figure is the best," he said, giving her a little squeeze.
"Really?" Park Hyomin smiled slightly.
"But," Charles whispered into her ear, "Kyuri has some other skills, and they're not bad either..."
Upon hearing this, Park Hyomin quickly turned around and squatted down...
A few minutes later, Lee Kyuri also walked into the bathroom from the bedroom. As she was about to leave, Charles pulled her into his arms and kissed her, gesturing for Hyomin to continue!
Around ten in the morning, Charles, Lee Kyuri, and Park Hyomin finished breakfast.
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In the afternoon, Lee Kyuri and Park Hyomin left the hotel for shopping. Despite March temperatures in Seoul still being below 10 degrees Celsius, nothing could dampen a woman's enthusiasm for shopping!
Charles went home to discuss Korean NHN stocks with Lily Ying.
"The current market value of NHN is 19 trillion won and is still rising. Holding on to it would preserve value. Yet, if you want to sell a portion, CJ might offer a tempting price too. The won is slowly appreciating, probably one could make a profit from that too!"
Charles smiled, "You're probably uninterested in this now, the Euro's depreciation rate is what matters."
In just a month, the Euro-USD exchange rate dropped from 1:1.42 to 1:1.36.
Lily Ying suggested, "Alright, perhaps exchanging some CJ stocks would work too. After all, CJ is Korea's largest food and entertainment company now!"
"Never mind, I'm not interested in CJ's First Sugar, CJ Home Shopping, CJ Development, CJ Seafood, CJ Entertainment," Charles pondered, "Let's see what Lee Jae-hyun and Sohn Kyung-Shik offer first. NHN is Korea's number one internet company now; it won't be cheap!"
As a holding group, CJ Group has CJ First Sugar, CJ Home Shopping, CJ Investment Securities, CJ Development, CJ Seafood, CJCinema, CJSyste, CJGLS, CJ-Foodvill, CJ Entertainment, CJDIA, ONDIA, and ETDia, among various subsidiaries.
CJ Group, although not comparable to Samsung from the same Lee clan, still has plenty of merits. At least CJ First Sugar is formidable in the food industry. Their series of entertainment subsidiaries also involve film and TV production distribution, TV stations, new media, music performances, movie theaters, and game development among many areas!
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