The Junk Dealer Makes Good Money

[135] Yongin Market Baekcheongi

― Siwoo Lee, CEO of Nuri Recycling, asks the mayor of Suwon to meet him.

It was the title of an article on the front page of an Internet portal site today.

Suwon Mayor Park Sang-soo was a politician who liked quiet things.

I wanted to become a market that did not stand out and was not inferior.

However, when the Suwon waste incinerator incident that occurred yesterday became public, the name of Park Sang-soo went up and down.

“Mayor, the media is noisy. In this situation, CEO Lee Si-woo will ask the mayor to meet him.”

“Mayor Baek Cheon-gi just contacted Yongin.”

“Why is Yongin Mayor Baek Cheon-gi… … ?”

“He said he would set up a bridge with CEO Lee Si-woo, so why not take a face-to-face request? Because household waste is a problem in any city or province.”

The current garbage problem is not unique to Suwon.

The whole of Korea is rotten by waste.

“Then the mayor of Yongin also expressed his intention to attend this meeting, didn’t he?”

“It is a famous fact that the mayor of Yongin has a crush on CEO Lee Si-woo. They say they are trying to attract a shredding plant for Nuri recycling to Yongin City.”

“But, won’t the enthusiasm towards CEO Lee Si-woo diminish over time?”

“It’s something you don’t know. Waste is always a problem. Whenever a problem arises, people will think of CEO Lee Si-woo.”

It was at the moment when I was thinking about whether I should meet Lee Si-woo due to a problem that occurred at the incinerator.

In the meantime, yesterday’s interview with Lee Si-woo heated up.

Citizens want the meeting between themselves and Siwoo Lee to happen.

And he was not in a position to ignore the voices of the citizens.

“Let’s schedule the meeting. I’d like to schedule an appointment with Yongin City. Still, the mayor of Yongin reached out his hand first, wouldn’t it be helpful? aide.”

“I will.”

Park Sang-soo’s aide politely bowed his head and left the office.

However, due to the corruption committed by Kang Eung-ryong, the image of the lawmakers has been ruined again.

Even if one generation passed and changed into a new generation, the position of a member of the National Assembly was difficult and lonely.

Fortunately, Si-woo Lee, who suffered the most from Kang Eung-ryong, reached out to a member of the National Assembly first.

‘Indeed, corruption has been revealed to the world at the incinerator, which is flooding with violent protests from citizens… It won’t be easy until we fix this.’

First, I had to listen to Siwoo Lee’s opinion and decide how to solve the problem.

* * *

Baek Cheon-gi of Yongin Market, who had an empty schedule for the day, was driving to somewhere with a look full of anticipation.

“Mayor, the disappointment may be as great as you have high expectations.”

“It may not be as you say. But I don’t think I’ll be disappointed.”

Baek Cheon-gi has been wanting to visit Nuri’s shredding plant since becoming the mayor of Yongin.

However, the schedule did not fit, and above all, there was no way to approach Lee Si-woo.

He made his name known by driving the scrap metal and waste business of this railroad project to Nuri.

“I am glad that the mayor’s request to visit was readily accepted.”

“I will. The person who suffered the most from Kang Eung-ryong was CEO Lee Si-woo.”

The Pyeongtaek redevelopment project was blown away, and Siwoo Lee was also injured.

I was afraid that he might have a bad perception of the politician, so I couldn’t approach him actively.

Fortunately, Si-woo Lee accepted Baek Cheon-gi’s request to visit, and this event was held.

“Oh, and the mayor of Suwon suggested that we hold a meeting. It seems like it would be good to discuss it with him this time.”

In an open interview, Siwoo Lee requested a one-on-one meeting with the mayor of Suwon.

It is natural for businessmen to avoid and dislike politicians.

In a way, it might seem pathetic for lawmakers who do not use their taxes fairly.

“It would be a good gift.”

An hour drive from Yongin.

As he passed the well-maintained road, Baek Cheon-gi looked out the window carefully.

“If you see that trees are formed quite far from where Nuri Recycling is located, it means that they pay a lot of attention.”

“Not only that, it is said that most of the trees planted in the vicinity of Nuri consist of trees that are 20 to 30 years old. It means we have placed the trees with the highest air purification capacity.”

Baek Cheon-gi smiled softly at the words of the assistant.

As a person who assists Baek Cheon-gi, he needed to know at least a minimum of information already.

While investigating the matters concerning Nuri, Baek Cheon-gi’s aide had to be quite surprised.

“And, Mayor, there is something strange. There was a company that dusted it off.”

“I learned about Nuri in detail.”

“The mayor is very interested in… I thought it was the information I needed to know as an assistant. As I did my research, I realized how good a businessman named Si-Woo Lee really is.”

The most important factor for the business was paying taxes.

There were a number of companies that created slush funds through illegal routes.

However, no matter how much she researched, Nouri had always been paying her taxes honestly.

“And most of all, it was surprising that the project continues to this day without any support from the Provincial Government.”

“but… It’s going to be unprofitable for a business.”

“It’s not at that level. It is said that there is a deficit of 500 million a month.”

“Five billion?”

“That’s exactly what I was looking for. In fact, it is estimated that if the waste had been disposed of normally rather than a deficit, it would have earned about 500 million more.”

“Does this mean that we are continuing the business of belongings without related people while giving up the opportunity cost of 500 million? huh… … .”

Only the cost of transporting waste to Nuri is supported by Sky Supporters.

And if the waste had not been removed for free, more than 500 million could be turned into a profit.

However, Siwoo Lee did not think that 500 million was a waste of money.

It was because I had a strong desire to be of a little help to society as much as Nuri earns.

“Before this fact became known, it is admirable that we have been running the business of organizing the belongings of unrelated people for two years.”

“Other people do all sorts of messy things to earn a few hundred more, but CEO Lee Si-woo puts all his energy into post-processing unrelated people until he gives up 500 million won. So, the citizens will show great interest in Lee Si-woo.”

“Oh, and there are those sounds too. CEO Lee Si-woo says he really hates people who try to take advantage of him or benefit from the status of Nuri.”

It was the same for anyone.

You are trying to benefit from the things you’ve been trying to do, can you tolerate it?

“It is natural.”

“I know that the director of the Suwon waste incinerator also faced a headwind while trying to use the status of Nuri.”

“That’s why talented people have to sit in important positions. Just because Abu is good doesn’t mean that person is talented.”

During the conversation, an aide who arrived at Nuri’s parking lot parked the car.

Small saplings were planted on the edge of the parking lot.

Huge trees were planted around the building where Nuri’s office and accommodation were located.

“After Nuri Recycling has grown to some extent as a junk dealer, it is said that they have acquired a landscape company.”

“It means that you have a plan and you are consistently executing it.”

There was a man approaching Baek Cheon-gi, who had walked out of the parking lot and had a picture of Nuri in his eyes.

A handsome man enough to be a movie star lightly bowed his head.

“My name is Siwoo Lee, the representative of Nuri Recycling, the mayor.”

“Yongin Mayor, it’s called Baekcheongi, sir.”

Baek Cheon-gi, who politely bowed his head to Si-u, gave a faint smile.

“Even though I only looked around the entrance, it seems to be a place where you can feel at peace.”

“Thank you for your kind regards, Mayor. I have to climb a mountain, are you okay?”

When he came, Baek Cheon-gi expressed his desire to visit the arboretum as well.

And above all else, I had to climb a mountain to get to the newly built place that Nuri would be proud of.

Of course, the road was built so that it could be moved by car, but Si-woo Lee wanted to experience Baek Cheon-gi as it is.

“I am a person who has been training for strength through mountain climbing for about 10 years. You can ride any mountain.”

The three aides who attend Baekcheongi tried to follow, but Lee Mu-yeol, who stood behind Si-woo Lee, stopped them.

“Mayor, only one aide can accompany the building that is being destroyed.”

Lee Mu-yeol politely asked Baek Cheon-gi in a low voice.

Baek Cheon-gi nodded his head at his words.

“But it is also the duty of the aide to be responsible for the safety of the mayor.”

“You do not have to worry about the safety of the mayor. Nouri has its own bodyguard, and bodyguards have been deployed around it in case of unforeseen circumstances.”

The aide’s eyes widened when he heard that a company that was as good as Nuri created and operated a separate bodyguard.

“A year ago, is this the secretary who said that he moved with the CEO to capture Kang Eung-ryong?”

“yes. You are the first team leader of the bodyguard, Lee Moo-yeol, the mayor.”

“It’s great at such a young age. Rumors have been heard. Nuri’s bodyguards are on a similar level to the bodyguards of other companies.”

“You do not have to worry about the safety of the mayor. I can guarantee the skills of team leader Lee Moo-yeol here.”

Baek Cheon-gi nodded his head strongly.

Except for the aide who drove at his beckoning, the rest of the aides headed to Nuri’s office.

After walking up for 30 minutes, Baek Cheon-gi wondered if this place was a waste site.

It was preserved in its natural state except for the neat surrounding scenery and roads.

And when I went up for another 30 minutes, Baek Cheon-gi saw two huge buildings.

“That place… … ?”

“This is where shredding is now happening. Come inside.”

As we entered the huge building in front, a huge space was revealed.

A strong stream of water gushed out from the ceiling.

And various equipment moved inside the building.

“I am curious about the purpose of the water sprayed from the ceiling.”

“When waste builds up, it cannot withstand the pressure and causes a fire. It’s not only for preventing fires, but also for cleaning up dirty waste.”

“Then how do you dispose of contaminated water?”

“Wastewater is collected to one side, purified and reused, or flows into an artificially formed valley.”

Together with Boseong, we designed this place in various directions.

The waste site has always been plagued by fires.

Because it is the principle of fire caused by pressure when waste accumulates.

Therefore, the interior was designed to constantly spray water to prevent fire and wash waste.

“Oh, that’s amazing.”

“Incinerators are a battle against ashes and heat, but in the case of shredders, it is a battle against dust. To create a pleasant environment for on-site employees, we established a system that sprays water for a day to prevent dust from forming.”

A budget of 3 billion was estimated to build and equip these buildings.

However, in order to increase the usability, there was no choice but to strengthen the equipment.

The budget used to build this single building was 3 billion won.

“But in winter, the water freezes, so it may be inconvenient to work.”

“I put those lights on to solve that problem.”

Lights placed around pipes, the passageways through which water travels.

I was concerned that it might freeze in the winter, so I took measures.

“And there will be no freezing, because the water is pulled up from the water storage facility we built underground.”

In winter, purified water is not discharged outside.

It was supposed to be done in a way that the purified water would be recycled and used again.

Baek Cheon-gi, who meticulously looked around the building, could not stop admiring it.

After looking around the building and going out, the next building caught my eye.

“Are these rails moving waste?”

“yes. A clear glass was wrapped around the rail to protect against any external shocks.”

As we entered the next building, we saw a scene of shredded waste being placed in sacks one by one.

“This is where shredded waste is stored. Of course, I don’t store it for more than a week. Once crushed, it is transported to the cement company as soon as possible.”

“But why are the rails unnecessarily long?”

The rail connecting the two buildings was longer than expected.

The longer the copper wire, the greater the consumption of electricity.

Baek Cheon-gi wanted to ask why he designed it this way.

“The rails have built-in heating elements. Since it is waste that holds enough water for a day, it is very watery. If there is moisture, even the shreds have a strong odor.”

“Oh, I understand.”

It dissipates moisture by moving on the rail, and shredding takes place in this building.

If there is water, the crusher does not work properly, or the waste comes out with less crushing.

To prepare for this, Siwoo Lee had to put a lot of effort into designing this place.

“May I ask how much it would cost to have a facility like this?”

“A total of 6 billion won was invested to build both buildings.”