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While Hoyoung calmly explained the process of the world’s economic recession, Howard Bush couldn’t stop admiring it inwardly.
‘He has a great eye for reading the international situation. In particular, the explanation I’m talking about is an argument that can refute Robent Rubin’s argument head-on.’
Robert Rubin, the current Treasury Secretary of the United States, was a man who argued that a strong dollar makes America stronger.
He was the chairman of Goldman Sachs and was also evaluated as the best finance minister of all time.
“So, can we assume that the weaker yen caused by the Reverse Plaza Agreement will initially help the US economy, but eventually lead to a recession not only in the US but also around the world?”
“Exactly. In particular, the weak yen phenomenon will bring inflation to all Asian regions. That price increase will lead to a slowdown in economic growth.”
The Bushes rubbed their chins at the same time.
It was because he was gradually realizing the seriousness of Hoyoung’s words.
“And now, the United States is exporting more and more to Asia, including Japan and Korea, than to the domestic market. In this situation, if purchasing power in Asia declines…”
“In the end, the current account balance has no choice but to turn into a deficit again… Is this what you mean?”
“Yes. If the value of the currency of countries with reduced foreign exchange reserves falls, the United States will be able to import it that much cheaper.”
After Hoyoung finished the explanation, he glanced at them.
The Bush father and son looked like they were repeating what Hoyeong had said.
Hoyoung saw their faces and thought he had succeeded in persuading them.
‘thank god. If these were people who only thought of the interests of the United States to the extreme, they would rather proceed with the reverse plaza agreement.’
In fact, there was a fatal weakness in Hoyoung’s words.
Had the Bushes been serious nationalists, they could have engulfed the bankrupt country itself by printing it again and again when the dollar was unusually strong.
But they didn’t seem to think so.
‘Like moderate conservatives, you will think that when the world economy revives, the US’s influence can be greatest. It was the right choice to recruit them first.’
Hoyoung let out a sigh of relief.
“By the way, that’s how Mr. What is Yoon.’s profit? As I said before, I am a rationalist. Mr. No matter how brilliant Yoon. has his eyesight, I can’t believe he went this far for the grand cause of the global economy.”
“haha. you’re right. There is a saying in Germany like this. Whoever speaks of perfect good will is either a god or an impostor. But I’m not a god, nor am I an impostor. I am acting like this because there is obviously a benefit to me.”
Howard Bush’s eyes drew a slightly more arc.
He liked Ho-young even more when he spoke candidly about the benefits that go back to him.
It was also his usual creed to say what he wanted honestly so that there would be no misunderstanding.
“What benefits can I have?”
“First of all. As you may have already researched, Gaia Investment, which I own, is a global company. Although they have more companies in the US, especially in Japan, Europe, China… I own a lot of up-and-coming companies.”
“I already know that.”
“That’s why the international situation is the most important. Most of the companies I own are products that have nothing to do with survival.”
When Hoyoung talked this far, Howard Bush’s eyes were already realizing what Hoyoung wanted to say.
“but···. Humans can live without PCs or without games.”
“That’s right. To be honest, I think that even after 10 years, the IT field will develop to be directly related to human survival. But now it’s still too early. It is still a kind of luxury.”
“Since humans naturally have a habit of giving up luxury items when faced with a crisis of survival, they are trying to prevent the crisis itself.”
“yes. Although I cannot completely prevent it, my intention is to minimize the impact as much as possible.”
Bush nodded.
Hoyoung’s explanation was grandiose yet reasonable enough.
“And the second benefit to me is that by avoiding the global economic crisis, I can bring my vision of the future forward more quickly. And at the center will be my companies.”
The Bush rich did not bother to ask what the future Ho-yeong envisioned.
They were already well aware of the types of companies Hoyoung had invested in and acquired so far.
‘The Age of Information and Communication.’
In the future, the era of PCs, the Internet, and mobile phones will come.
And, really frighteningly, at the center of all these fields was Hoyoung’s company.
‘He’s more terrifying than you think. It’s not that I don’t care about politics… It’s safe to say that there’s no need to politicize.’
Howard Bush finally let go of all political attachments to Ho-young.
He even questioned whether he would be able to fully embrace Hoyoung.
And after a while, the conclusion was ‘No.’ it was
He turned his gaze from Hoyoung to his son George Bush.
Despite his young age, he was his son, who was already serving as governor of Texas.
But to be with a talented person like Hoyoung.
It was he who recognized his son’s ability anew.
“All right. I will mobilize all my connections and abilities to ensure that the agreement does not pass.”
“Thank you for your understanding.”
“Then, I think we should convey this information to Japan and ask them to make the station plaza agreement a thing of the past. I will take care of that too. I don’t know if you know it, but I’m on close terms with the current Prime Minister of Japan, Kiichi.”
Hearing this, Hoyoung smiled.
“Actually, this has already been discussed with Japan.”
“okay?”
“yes. I am also familiar with Prime Minister Kiichi.”
“No, maybe?!”
Howard Bush, involuntarily, was startled with a loud noise.
His eyes had almost doubled in size.
“Why is that?”
“I met Prime Minister Kiichi not too long ago, and I heard that Japan could barely survive an economic downturn thanks to the help of a businessman. I asked who the businessman was, but it was difficult for me to answer, so he said he would tell me later. Could that businessman be…?!”
“Well···. I think I’m right.”
Howard said, tapping his forehead.
“Gee, if we had said that first, we wouldn’t have to suffer behind the scenes like this.”
“haha. But thanks to you, didn’t it give me an opportunity to trust me more clearly?”
“Yes. If you’ve already secured Japan’s cooperation, the conversation will move faster. We will proceed as quickly as possible.”
“yes. I believe in you and look forward to good results. I will try to do the best I can.”
Howard Bush lifted the wine glass in front of him.
“Mr. Yoon. I think meeting you is the greatest luck of my old age.”
Hoyeong also raised her wine glass and said.
“I never thought it would be this easy. It’s all thanks to the former president and the governor who are here.”
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Their wine glasses lightly clinked and a clear sound flowed out.
Hoyeong thought as she passed the wine down her throat.
‘The hardest stage is over. Now it’s a matter that time will solve. You’re doing well with procrastination, right?’
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Around the time when Hoyoung was talking with the Bush family.
Mi-ru was at the University of Chicago to carry out the mission Ho-yeong ordered.
“Let’s see… Is law school this way?”
The University of Chicago was very large.
Since he was a Miru who had no big ties to college in Korea or the US, he looked around in wonder, but he never forgot what Hoyeong had ordered him to do.
Ho-young’s job entrusted to him was to meet someone here.
The person Miru met was a graduate of Harvard Law School, a civil rights lawyer, and now a lecturer at the University of Chicago Law School.
Hoyeong had made an appointment in advance, but due to overlapping schedules, she had no choice but to postpone it.
The University of Chicago was very large, so even after procrastinating to find the law school with a map, I strode in without looking back and found the lecturer’s waiting room.
“This way…? Here you are.”
smart tock-
“yes. It is inside.”
When Miru knocked, someone answered as if she had been waiting, and Miru opened the door and entered the lecture room.
Then, there was a black man in the lecture room.
Miru smiled at him and greeted him.
“hello? My name is Miru Lee from Gaia Investment.”
“Nice to meet you. Gaia Investment knows this well. I am also very interested in the IT field.”
“haha. I’m really glad you noticed. First of all, our Chairman (Chef) asked me to say sorry for not being able to come in person today.”
The man waved his hands as if he was okay.
“no. it’s okay. If you’re Hoyoung-yoon, you know how busy I am. I have seen the video presented by ECEC before.”
When Miru thought that Gaia Investment and Hoyoung were becoming more and more famous, she felt embarrassed.
And thanks to that, I could feel that the story progressed easily.
“okay.”
“yes. I’ve been using it since Chronos 1. But why the hell did you want to meet me? In fact, I never imagined that Hoyoung-yoon would call me directly. There is absolutely nothing overlapping in the IT field in my activities.”
“I’m really sorry, but I’m serving as the president’s chief of staff, but I don’t know the details.”
The man’s expression was puzzled.
“The purpose of coming here today is to set up the next appointment with the president and the lawyer.”
“Then why don’t you do it over the phone…”
“Since the president called first and made an appointment, he said that someone must meet face to face to apologize.”
“okay.”
The man felt a little admiration for Miruga and Yun Ho-young for going this far.
He was of black background, and it was rare for anyone to be so polite.
Especially if it’s a famous person like Yun Ho-young.
Wasn’t he a mere lawyer and lecturer at law school?
“yes. Please tell me that you have been well informed of the apology. I’m fine tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. I don’t know what you wanted to talk about by asking me to meet you, but I’ll answer you wholeheartedly.”
“Thank you very much. Then, is tomorrow evening okay? It would be nice to have a conversation with the president over a meal.”
The man nodded.
“Thank you for inviting me.”
“Then tomorrow at 6 p.m. I will send the car here to the University of Texas Law School.”
“You don’t have to do that…”
“no. Thanks again for accepting the invitation.”
After bowing politely, Miru walked out of the lecturer’s room and closed the door.
The name plaque on the door of the closed lecture hall read ‘Barack Obama’.
