episode_0096

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“I think I let my guard down a bit unintentionally because I was up against an amateur. That thought is a bit big. However, one thing that is certain is that our chairman is a professional. I think I can tell you that for sure.”

“Ah, did you let your guard down?”

“At first, I think I relaxed a little bit when I saw that you put 33. Oh, this person is tense. So he is being defensive. Then I can step forward a little more. I thought about that a little bit. But I think that made the overall problem a little bigger.”

“Then when were you most embarrassed?”

“Uh… I was a little shocked when you cut off the lower left corner and came in at the beginning.”

“Actually, that number wasn’t an easy number to see, was it?”

“Yes. It’s not easy to see, and even if you do see it, the scenes are so densely connected that even professional players usually choose to connect them rather than break them up. But you boldly broke them up.”

“After that, Chairman Ko Young-man launched a fierce attack. What were your thoughts at that time?”

“Uh… First of all, it’s quite painful to come up with a countermeasure when the momentum has already passed. And since you keep thinking that you’re up against an amateur, you keep thinking to yourself, ‘Is this right?’ ”

“Oh, you weren’t concentrating well.”

“Rather than that, I think I got caught in a smokescreen or something… haha. You’re not an amateur, are you? ”

In a later interview, 9-dan Jo Gi-han commented on his grandfather’s skills.

He made a somewhat apologetic remark that he lost because he let his guard down, but honestly, it seemed closer to the truth than an excuse.

No matter how much the Korean-English national team player who has taken over the world of Go is a legend among legends, it would be difficult for him to beat the current best player in a serious match after 50 years.

‘It’s actually harder to not let your guard down when you’re up against amateurs.’

Even if you let your guard down for a long time, you can never lose to a professional Go player.

In that sense, the repercussions of this incident will likely be truly enormous, especially in the world of Go.

‘Asia’s dominant corporate leader debuts as a professional Go player… It’s an unimaginable picture, so I’m looking forward to the future. I wonder what will happen.’

I don’t know what I’ll do in the future, but if I really have an interest in this field and participate in the professional Go league and compete in domestic or international Go tournaments, I think it’ll be really fun.

“… . I was already looking into it.”

“Oh, is that so?”

“It was too bad to just watch, so I made a suggestion to the chairman. Since there are such and such systems, why don’t you make good use of them and try your hand at making a professional debut?”

“Ah, was this the first suggestion made by the president of the association?”

“Yes, yes. I spoke first. I begged. I knelt down.”

“Oh, I see.”

“In order for our baduk world to develop, we need fresh talent like the chairman. How hot is this? The head of Asia’s best group is joining the baduk professional team? Oh, I can’t stand this.”

“I don’t think I can stand it either.”

After the early 9th dan interview, there was an interview with the president of the Baduk Association and an interview with the grandfather.

It was a bit boring because it was all the same old story, but when my grandfather mentioned me directly, he said that he had always liked baduk, but the baduk board that his grandson gave him as a gift was a big motivation for him to try. I felt a little proud when he talked like that.

Anyway, if you really like something, it’s good.

Is this how you feel when you see your family? It’s strange.

‘Feeling family love in the world’s worst evil corporation…’

A bit absurd, but fun situation.

It shouldn’t be like that, but somehow, in places where this family gathers, the tension seems to be gradually relaxing.

‘… Come to your senses, Gomuyeol.’

I keep trying to keep my resolutions, but… I feel like something is constantly seeping into me.

All events are over.

My grandfather entered the professional Go world as a special talent after receiving recommendations from 9th Dan Go player, the president of the Go Association, and the vice president of the Go Association.

Now, my grandfather will be known in the world of Go not as Chairman Ko Young-man, but as Ko Young-man 1-dan.

That would be a more palatable title for your grandfather.

Grandfather hugged the Go board tightly until he returned to the Sun Palace.

It looks like he’s really good at baduk.

“My father, when did you get so good at Go?”

On the way to a restaurant for dinner together.

Go Min-young asks.

Other people also seemed curious and unconvinced about this point, so they paid attention to the grandfather’s answer.

“When! It’s the result of my consistent efforts. Do you think this is something I can get for free?”

“I didn’t know he had the skills of a professional. It’s ridiculous. My father has the skills of a professional Go player.”

“What is that… .”

Grandpa’s speech is slurred.

It seems like it’s not 100% my own skill.

As expected, it’s hard for an amateur to beat a professional no matter how skilled he is. That’s why I unconditionally received help from a Korean English teacher.

“Ahem, of course I didn’t know. I just played Go diligently, but who would have thought I would become this good?”

“Then what are you believing in that made you attend today’s event?”

“That’s… It’s all thanks to our Muyeol.”

me?

“The Go board that Jeomma gave me awakened my dream. Go Young-man, your true dream is Go! That’s why I challenged myself, whether it was death or food. Got it?”

“… .”

My aunt looks suspicious.

But what else can I say if he says so himself?

What if a Korean ghost jumped out from here right now?

Meanwhile, while the adults are having this conversation, our enemies are bickering again.

“Ah. I thought you were bored and would fall behind.”

“Yeah. You must have had a hard time because you have no patience.”

“It’s not that I’m impatient, it’s just that I don’t find Baduk fun.”

“Should I tell Grandpa about that?”

“Oh, you fucking bitch, you’re gonna call me that without even a name?”

“Who are you talking about?”

‘You really don’t seem to have any thoughts.’

A very peaceful and harmonious family. There seems to be no sophisticated calculation or political investigation.

I felt this way during Chuseok, but it was a family that was so harmonious that it caused cognitive dissonance.

‘Are direct descendants really so affectionate?’

Maybe that’s really true… .

“Muyeol-i, what do you want?”

At the dinner table, Grandpa said the same thing again.

I’m sure he said something like that when he was given the Go board, but this is already the second time.

I guess he thinks I’m that special.

‘But nothing in particular comes to mind… .’

There has to be something difficult or something I encounter before I can develop a desire for it, but everything I’m doing right now is going well.

I made 16 trillion with 75 billion so smoothly, so why would I have to ask my grandfather for something?

In times like this, it seems better to say something that will win their hearts.

Then, your grandfather will keep it with interest and give you a larger amount later.

maybe….

“Grandpa, I want to grow up myself once.”

“Huh?”

“I’ve decided to live properly. I want to see for myself how far I can go. I’ve already received a lot.”

“Huh, really? That guy really says such strange things!”

Grandpa laughed heartily.

The aunts also look at me as if I’m cute.

“Yeah. A man should have this level of distribution!”

Grandpa smiled proudly and tapped the table.

“But Inseok, you have to save face as your grandfather, so you shouldn’t refuse like that.”

No, even if you say that, I really can’t think of anything… .

hmm….

But since you said this, what should I ask for?

Money is something I can earn, and if I really need it, it would be for power.

Among the things I’m currently working on, there are two that are closely related to public power.

One is the hunting of the planning company using special prosecutor Lee Na-eun, and the other is the work to develop the Namdong Industrial Complex.

Among these, the one with the lowest progress is the development of Namdong Industrial Complex.

The land has not been purchased yet, and only after a competition with the city and various benefits are extracted can the project be completed.

Therefore, if I were to ask for something right now that could solve a bigger problem, it would be the Namdong Industrial Complex project.

but….

‘I can convince you of that as well. It’s something that is very beneficial to the city. But the special prosecutor is different.’

I want to keep the special investigation of Ina Eun going as long as possible.

Because it is an absurd power that has the ‘authority to make immediate decisions.’

However, special prosecution is ultimately a system that targets a specific topic within a limited period of time.

No matter how long I try to take it, it is not legally allowed to exceed 100 days, and it is difficult to swing it around as I please.

Even if they try to ignore the law, the special investigation of Lee Na-eun did not start quietly, and if too much talk starts coming out, the prosecution will eventually make a decision. It will be disbanded.

So, in order to make this permanent and expand its use, the system needs to be improved.

Of course, that is much more difficult than persuading the city about the Namdong Industrial Complex.

So if there’s one thing I’d like to ask of my grandfather, it’s this.

Special Prosecutor Lee Na-eun’s permanent maintenance and expanded use!

‘It would be the icing on the cake if we could create a separate agency like the Special Prosecutor’s Office and include judges in it.’

If that happens, I will have a part of Incheon’s judiciary…

“ and you don’t speak?”

“Then, Grandpa, I want to keep the special prosecutor in office.”

“Huh? Special Prosecutor?”

“Yes. Please allow me to establish a permanent special prosecutor in Incheon. With the prosecutors I have in charge.”

I explained it to my grandfather.

The blueprint I just came up with.

Grandfather laughed heartily.

“ni… . Do you want Incheon?”

“… .”

“Okay, I got it. I’ll put a bill in your house.”

“!! Thank you, Grandpa.”

Grandfather called the chief secretary and gave an order.

Now, the people led by Chief Jeong will make my demands into more specific blueprints, materialize them, and deliver them to the Incheon Autonomous Council.

It will probably take quite some time as we will have to revise various laws, enact new laws, and establish institutions.

How can that be possible?

“Oh, and, make our Muyeol’s secretary’s office again.”

“Yes, sir.”