"We will now commence the final election for today, to nominate the next Chairman leading ACDC to a brighter future. We currently have two nominees – Ahn Bo-Hyun and Kim Tae-Pyung, please give a round of applause as we welcome the first speech by Mr. Ahn-"
"Hold on, Ahn Bo-Hyun is the former Chairman's son. How can we be assured that his father has no influence over him?" a question sparked from a woman in her late 40s folded her arms, crossing her leg over the other in a relaxed manner.
"Mrs. Moon Hee-Kyung, I suggest a small shareholder like you keep your mouth shut. Sure, the Moon family WERE well respected, that is, if Mr. Moon is still alive." Jae-Mo shot right in the bullseye, but she has more where that came from.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot to bring any dog treats today, are you hungry little puppy?" She replied, instigating the whole conference room to roar in laughter. He glared at her menacingly as she continued, "A small shareholder has a minor say, better than an ex-Chairman who had no say for his own dismissal, don't you think?"
"Mrs. Moon Hee-Kyung and Mr. Ahn Jae-Mo, could we have a little decency of letting both nominees share their speech before you resume your pointless debate?" Da Hee ended their argument. Bo-Hyun looked at her shyly when their eyes met as she signals him to start his speech first. As he walks towards the podium, he couldn't keep his eyes off her, thus missing a step and fell down.
While present board members and shareholders chuckled, avoiding eye contact but mainly looking down on him, a voice called out, "Lift your head up." a set of footsteps approached him, he could see them squat right before his eyes, but he couldn't see their face.
"Show these people the leader that they're looking for. Lift your head up, I believe in you Ahn Bo-Hyun. I know you are different from your father." Touched by the words, he looked up to see an angel-like figure before his eyes as the lights were luminating above her, but he immediately recognized it was Da Hee.
He nodded with eyes of determination, he stepped on one foot to get up and before he could step on the other, Kim Tae-Pyung calmly walked over and pulled his arms to help him up. He then looked at Bo-Hyun with worries in his eyes, "Are you okay?" he asked. The latter replied with a nod, "Y-Yes. Thank you."
Tae-Pyung then walks over to the podium and started his speech first, "Some of you may laugh all you want. But before anyone see my worth to run an election for Chairman position, I was the same as Mr. Ahn Bo-Hyun here, everyone didn't believe in my abilities because I was young. Let me tell you, then. If you think you are better, come up here and do what needs to be done, only then you can laugh. If you can't, please respect the Chairman."
A clap, followed by another and soon the room is filled with cheers chanting, "Kim Tae-Pyung!"
"Silence, you people make me sick." Tae-Pyung spits, earning silence and horror on their faces, "I'm here to say I'm dropping out, I have family priorities to attend to and family always comes first." He ended and walked towards the exit, but he made a short stop right next to Bo-Hyun and quietly muttered to him, "you remind me of my old pathetic self. Get up, how long do you intend to cradle in a girl's arms, are you a baby?"
He then made his way out, but despite his spiteful words, people respect him for everything he has done for the company to grow, thus earning numerous bows as he exits.
The conference meeting was concluded, with Bo-Hyun successfully elected as the next Chairman of ACDC by default. As the room gradually became empty, Jae-Mo slapped his son severely on his face, leaving a red handprint on it, "You've done well, son. Good job making yourself the most pathetic Chairman in the history of ACDC. I'm embarrassed."
Leaving him alone in the room, Bo-Hyun threw a fit of rage. He had a mixed feelings of grateful yet frustrated with Tae-Pyung because he looked pathetic under his grace. After calming himself down, he straightened his tie and pat his attire neatly before leaving the room. The first thing he saw was the sight of his competitor smiling sweetly at someone, he then shifts his attention to the young lady standing right in front of Tae-Pyung who called out to him.
"Oppa! Are you done with the meeting?" The young lady asked.
"Yes... Aigoo. Did I make my princess wait long?"
"Ew... Stop it! You sound like an old fart trying to impress his daughter."
"But you said so... I am your prince charming, and you want to marry me when you get older." He pouted in a cute way, a side that he would never show to anyone but his precious little sister. They noticed being watched by Bo-Hyun, which caused him to bow frantically to greet, but the siblings return him with a smile and the young lady didn't forget her manners to greet him back before turning her attention back to his brother.
Bo-Hyun missed his sibling moments with Hwasa when she used to follow him around and ask him to buy her food. He can't help but smile at them enviously. Tae-Pyung then held out his hand for his little sister to hold which she took, and they walked hand-in-hand towards the elevator.
A radish keychain that was dangling on her backpack caught his eye as they walk, he starts to reminiscence about his own younger sister, 'Hwasa-ya... remember how oppa used to walk you home like that? How are you? Is radish keychain a thing these days? Will she like it if I show up with that as a gift?'. The elevator door opens as he watches the keychain drifting away from him, not until he sees the name tag on the keychain that says 'Kim Yong Sun'.
(End of Chapter 44)
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