The Youngest Son of Sunyang (Reborn Rich)

[029] You Need to Spend Money to Learn 2

Lee Hakjae became even more cautious.

"Yes, he gave 40 billion."

"40 billion? Really!"

"There's a rumor going around in Chungmuro that the Sunyang Group has entered the film industry. They had a relatively large initial capital."

"Baseless rumors are just empty talk. Don't worry about it."

Chairman Jin started to massage his throbbing temples.

"Can we get involved?"

"You think we can?"

"In the world of film production, a production company is like a construction company. Without a construction company, you can't make a movie. You need to gather a lot of staff by departments."

"Should we cut off the hands and feet of those who want to work with us...?"

"Yes."

"Hmm..."

Chairman Jin's hand, which had been massaging his temples, stopped.

"Let it go."

"Pardon?"

"You have to experience failure to understand. I'm telling you, you shouldn't spend money being swayed by recognition. If he spent 40 billion to become immune to being swayed by recognition, it's cheaper than tuition fees."

"But what if the movie succeeds...?"

"He's lived as an unemployed person for the rest of his life. Anyone can start a business? If making movies were so easy, why do so many films fail when they are produced by aspiring producers and directors? There are countless movies that flop despite the attempts of the producers and directors, so how can you guarantee success?"

While Chairman Jin firmly believed in failure, Lee Hakjae's thoughts were different.

There are many cases where unknown rookie directors achieve success.

What if it succeeds?

Rather than being angry about his undesired son gaining independence, he would love and have higher expectations for Jin Yoon-gi, his son, whom he abandoned.

If the film fails, it's a lesson learned, and if it succeeds, it's proof of having a good eye for people.

Regardless of the outcome, Chairman Jin seemed like he would burst into laughter.

"But, Hakjae."

"Yes, Chairman."

"Young-jun will graduate next year, right?"

Suddenly, when asked about his eldest grandson, Lee Hakjun hesitated. How old was that guy?

"When he graduates, send him to Germany."

"Germany? These days, things don't seem stable there. Is it okay?"

*****

In September 1989, the Monday Demonstrations that began in Leipzig had become the catalyst for democracy protests spreading throughout East Germany.

To calm the protesters, Günter Schabowski, the Secretary of the East Berlin Central Committee, announced a policy of liberalizing travel at a press conference.

However, something incredible happened here.

During the press conference, an Italian journalist asked, "When will the border be opened?" and Secretary Schabowski, mistakenly thinking of border opening as travel liberalization, replied, "Immediately, without delay."