The God of Coding, Becoming an IT Conglomerate

75. Hogahowi

The spread of the Internet spread quickly, like wildfire on a dry day.

The number of lines, which were 100,000 on the first day, reached 300,000 in two weeks and 500,000 subscribers after another month passed.

This record-breaking number of subscribers was only registered in the Seoul area, which is currently available for service, so the only thing left to do was to increase the number of subscribers in the future.

In addition, the spread of the Internet has given great vitality to the PC market.

“How much do I need to ship by tomorrow?”

“We still have about 150 more left.”

“Do you have enough stock?”

“There are about 50 of them short, should I ask the head office?”

“What are you asking about? Request it now!”

Now, all computer stores in the Seoul area, specialized shopping malls such as the Yongsan Electronics Market and the Jongno Sewoon Shopping Mall, are also crowded with people who want to buy PCs.

In particular, Hanyang Computer, which started business recently, was particularly crowded.

[A computer with a price of less than 600,000 won and decent performance. Launched Hanyang 59 computer. Internet available.]

As Hoyoung requested, Dell and Francis created a brand called Hanyang Computer and started selling low-end models.

Currently, useful computers are priced from 1.5 million won to 3 million won if they are expensive, but the computer sold for only 590,000 won was sold so hot that it had to have a waiting list because it was out of stock.

And another place, with active marketing, there was an episode where expensive PCs were selling as much as low-priced Hanyang computers, and it was Myungsung Electronics.

However, Myungsung couldn’t help but smile.

“Now I think this report makes sense!”

Jo Hee-chang, chairman of Myungsung Group, shouted at Jo Nam-shik, who brought a report to him.

Because the content of the report was absurd.

Myungsung Electronics’ PC sales increased day by day, but operating profit continued to be in the red.

This is because Dell Computer decided to pay 80% of sales as royalties in return for purchasing a computer and receiving PC manufacturing technology.

The remaining sales could not make up for the amount of advertisements using popular celebrities every day and active marketing in various fields.

“But I can’t help it.”

“Such a hated bastard. That’s why I told you to quit the computer market, I didn’t!”

“father. I see it as an investment for the future.”

“This guy is my father again!”

“I’m sorry… Chairman. However, please think one more time. Although this time, you may feel like you are telling others to do good things, but if you think about it five years from now, you will think you did well.”

“Consider what we are selling to other people as an investment?”

Jo Nam-sik nodded with a serious expression.

“yes. I think the deficit we see now is cheap compared to the cost of R&D for PC manufacturing technology. And the reason we’re in the red right now is because we’ve invested huge amounts of money in marketing. But please remember what the president always said.”

“What are you talking about?”

“A good product is temporary, but a good brand is forever.”

Jo Hee-chang’s eyes narrowed.

“Then, do you want to say that the marketing you are doing now is the process of building a brand?”

“That’s right.”

Jo Hee-chang was lost in thought for a moment.

“Ok, fine. Then see how far you can go. When will the technology transfer be complete?”

“It seems that we will be able to make our own production within a year and a half at the latest.”

“Doesn’t self-production require anything other than technology?”

What Heechang Cho was talking about now was infrastructure such as factories and manpower.

“We are already planning to build a factory on the Pyeongtaek site we bought earlier. If the chairman approves, we will go into construction right away. We will also start recruiting plans.”

“Hmm… I get it. Just remember that this is the last time.”

“I will keep that in mind. Clearly our reputation can take over the PC market if we go into proper in-house production. Now, the semiconductor business has also entered DRAM production stably. If memory and various parts for PCs can be manufactured using our technology, the profit structure will also greatly improve.”

Jo Nam-sik spat out words without a break.

Jo Hee-chang watched Nam-shik Jo in silence for a while before opening his mouth.

“Don’t ask me just one thing. Why the hell are you so obsessed with the PC market?”

“Because I think it’s the future.”

“The future? To be honest, I like IT, but I want to focus a little more on white goods? It hurts my eyes when I see old people from the Venus Group who don’t like to look at me and say that their home appliances are their Venus Electronics.”

Geumseong, which Jo Hee-chang refers to, was the third-largest group in the financial world.

Although the overall scale of the business is not comparable to the reputation, only home appliances are always saying that they are superior, and in fact, some consumers also prefer Venus Electronics.

“The reason why I want to do the PC business properly can also be a way to develop the home appliance business.”

“What do you mean?”

“In the future I envision, all home appliances will stand on top of a computer.”

It was a short story, but Jo Hee-chang’s eyes widened.

“A combination of a PC and home appliances, is this what it is?”

“yes. Of course, that future is still imaginary. But I don’t think it’s absolutely impossible.”

Jo Hee-chang also nodded.

Even now, electronic devices were starting to run one by one in various home appliances.

What if home appliances that are completely combined with PCs come out in the future?

A product that will undoubtedly be ahead of its time will come out.

“You mean PC technology is needed for that future?”

“That’s right.”

“great. try. If the former lacks funds, the group will give you more support.”

“thank you!”

Jo Nam-sik bowed his head.

In fact, he was grinding his teeth with a series of defeats in the competition with Jo Jung-sik.

He even lost his entire IT team, which he had recently created out of carefully selected talented people, to his older brother.

Sensing that his father’s favor was fading little by little, he decided to win.

The combination of PC and home appliances was an idea he was trying to save until it was a little more concrete.

But now, when I saw my father’s face, his mouth twitching and holding back his smile, I thought he was good at what he said.

“Then go out and do your work. The factory will approve it right away, so talk to the construction boss and proceed. I’ll give you a call later.”

“yes. Thank you very much!”

Jo Hee-chang smiled slightly as he saw his youngest son leaving the chairman’s office.

I liked the warlike attitude he showed towards himself a moment ago.

Still, it was good to see the future and act.

In particular, recently, it has been seen to be more active.

“Looks like I made the right choice.”

His plan to make the eldest son, who has recently started to stand out suddenly, as the youngest son’s running mate seemed to be a success.

When he thought of his eldest son, he smiled again.

“I never thought Jeong-sik would be so talented in IT. Did you really have to entrust the former to Jeongsik?”

Perhaps thanks to the software created by Jo Jung-sik, the new printer released last year and the new mobile phone released earlier this year were receiving unprecedented praise.

In particular, it showed a good performance in exports, making a significant contribution to the sales of Myungsung Electronics.

smart tock-

Then, someone knocked on the door of his office.

“father. That’s official. May I come in?”

Jo Jung-sik came to see if he knew that he was thinking just in time.

“Come in.”

Cho Jung-sik opened the door and came in and stood in front of his father.

Cho Hee-chang thought Jo Jung-sik’s appearance was different from a few months ago.

Until a few months ago, Jo Jung-sik seemed somehow intimidated.

But as if he had shaken it all off, he had a confident face.

“What’s up?”

“First of all, the first is to report this month’s product performance.”

“Is there anything special about it? Just say that.”

“Sales increased slightly. Nothing special.”

“All right then. You’re saying that if there’s a first, there’s a second, right? What is the second?”

Cho Jung-sik smiled lightly and handed the five diskettes to Jo Hee-chang.

“The deadline I had originally promised was far away, but I couldn’t wait to finish it, so I came right away. The word processor you instructed last time was completed, and it was the first thing I brought.”

Jo Hee-chang made a slightly surprised expression.

It’s been less than two months since he told Jo Jung-sik, but it’s already been completed.

Normally, he would have said that he had done it roughly, but he did not say such a thing to Jo Jung-sik, who had already shown success several times.

“already? In your opinion, on a scale of 100 points, how much is this Hunminjeongeum?”

“It may sound cocky, but I want to give it full marks.”

“What?”

Jo Hee-chang looked at him in amazement, but Jo Jung-sik’s face was confident.

‘Could Jung-shik be able to make such a face?’

Jo Hee-chang felt that such an eldest son was unfamiliar.

At the same time, on the other hand, he thought once more that he had made the wrong choice in the past.

He was the one who already knew that Jo Jung-sik wanted to be appointed in the past.

However, it was thought that Jo Jung-sik’s inclination would not be suitable for the business that needed to grow, so he was appointed to a product that had already achieved some results, such as construction, fashion, and resort business.

“President. If you tell me after slowly reviewing it, I will amend it as much as I can.”

Jo Hee-chang smiled and said to Jo Jung-sik, who spoke politely.

“Perfect score?”

“That’s right.”

“If you’re that confident, spray it from today. Did you get a factory to make this diskette package?”

“Not yet.”

“Haven’t you done that yet? You haven’t noticed yet?”

Jo Hee-chang’s face crumpled slightly.

“That’s not it. This package will not be distributed on diskette.”

“then?”

“Our company provided PCs to all personnel as of yesterday, and also installed the Internet.”

“okay?”

“yes. This time, I plan to distribute it through the Internet.”

“Is the Internet crazy these days?”

“you’re right. The affiliates I manage have already requested the telecommunications company first and installation is complete.”

Jo Hee-chang nodded as he understood the general concept of the Internet.

“okay. Proceed like that.”

“thank you.”

“And do you know a little about the Internet?”

“yes. I think I know as much as everyone else knows.”

“There is a homepage on the Internet, can you make one?”

Jo Nam-sik nodded as if it were natural.

“yes. If our team has the capacity, we can make it.”

“Then make some.”

“In fact, our Mulsan website is already being created. Especially in the fashion business…”

Jo Hee-chang shook his head.

“No, not water.”

“yes?”

“Make a group website. I mean cool.”

“yes. All right.”

Jo Jung-sik answered calmly on the outside, but on the inside he was very happy.

Although it is the job of making a homepage, Jo Hee-chang entrusted the work of the group, not the product, only to the direct subordinates of Cho Hee-chang, not to his children.

The fact that he entrusted the work of the group to Jo Jung-sik was proof that his trustworthiness had risen significantly.

“Then go out. And ask Secretary Kim to come in.”

“Yep.”

Cho Nam-sik walked backwards and left the chairman’s office, followed by Jo Hee-chang’s secretary.

“President. Did you call?”

“okay. Check where the Internet is currently not installed in all of our workplaces, and tell them to install it right away. as soon as possible.”

“yes. All right.”

The secretary left the office and Jo Hee-chang was lost in thought.

Two sons, each with outstanding strengths in different directions.

He began to think happily between the two.

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Hoyoung laughed inside as he listened to Jo Jung-sik rejoicing and talking about what happened today.

Because everything was going the way he intended.

– Anyway, thank you so much for the word processor thing. I will do this reply soon.

“I have told you before about a gift that is too big, but it is burdensome. haha. The car I got last time is enough for me.”

– It’s not a burden. We can do that enough.

Hoyoung felt more pressure because he knew that what he said was sincere.

“We’ll talk about the gift later. What are you going to do with the website?”

– After hearing it, it seems that our team can make a homepage. Don’t worry about that.

“good. Then, if you have any problems, please contact me.”

– All right.

After hanging up the phone, Hoyeong raised a corner of her mouth and smiled.

Although it was only Jo Jung-sik’s words, the Myeongseong Group could see that the current successor structure was solidifying with Jo Jung-sik and Jo Nam-sik.

As it was originally, from this time on, Jo Nam-sik would receive all the trust and support of Jo Hee-chang as the only successor, but that could disperse it in half.

‘Jo Nam-sik. I’m going to get nervous.’

It was Cho Nam-sik who ran ahead of him all his life, not knowing the feeling of being chased.

But now, there is Jo Jung-sik, who is chasing him from under his chin.

“President. Are you okay for a moment?”

At that time, Miru called Hoyeong’s attention.

“yes. it’s okay. Why?”

“Paul from Qualcomm came to see me. I have something to discuss.”

“okay? Ask them to come in.”

Paul Jacobs, the son of Irwin, the current CEO of Qualcomm, entered the office and greeted Hoyoung.

“how are you?”

“I met you a few days ago, and you talk like someone you haven’t seen in a while. ha ha ha.”

“Because I couldn’t see you yesterday.”

“What are you doing here today?”

“A Korean company has proposed to us to establish a technical partnership to establish a telecommunications company in Korea. So I think we should tell you the contents and discuss what to do.”

“Is the company that proposed a partnership with Myungsung Electronics?”

Paul looked a little surprised.

“you’re right. How did you know?”

“Whoops. There is a way to know everything.”

Hoyoung smiled, thinking that it was finally here.