Shin followed Lee Han to his family's house, as Lee Han served as his guide in South Korea.
The Han Family reunion was scheduled for two days, so Shin would likely stay at Lee Han's family's house during this time.
Despite the option of staying in a hotel, Lee Han insisted on hosting Shin at his family's house.
Surveying the Han family's home, Shin couldn't help but think, "The house of Han's family isn't bad... It seems Lee Han even tried to replicate the design of my house in Minato."
When Lee Han visited Shin's house for business discussions, he often looked around and asked about the inspiration behind Shin's home. It turned out Lee Han wanted his house to mirror Shin's exactly.
"What do you think of my house, Mr. Suzuki?" Lee Han smiled, scratching the back of his head. "This house is inspired by yours."
"I can see that," Shin replied with a smile.
Even the display of KiShin IPs toys, action figures, and video games in the living room was an exact copy, leaving Shin with a wry smile.
Soon, Shin, Lee Han, and his family gathered in the dining room.
"What does he think about our house, dear?" Choi Mishil asked as she prepared the meals.
"He's satisfied. The house architecture was actually inspired by his own house," Lee Han replied with a smile.
"Really?" Choi Mishil said in slight surprise before adding, "I only prepared this; I didn't expect your boss to come along."
"Don't worry. Mr. Suzuki isn't the type to care about such details," Lee Han reassured his wife with a smile.
As they conversed, Lee Han's son, Han Kang-Dae, returned home from school.
"Mom, I'm back!" a young man's voice echoed, and shortly after, a young man in a school uniform appeared in the living room. Spotting Lee Han, he exclaimed, "Dad!" and promptly went over to hug him.
After the reunion, Han Kang-Dae turned to Shin and asked, "Who is he—"
Before Han Kang-Dae could finish, his mother, Choi Mishil, interjected, "He's your father's boss. Shinro Suzuki."
Upon hearing this, Han Kang-Dae became astonished and exclaimed, "Whoa, for real!?" He was about to approach Shin for an autograph, but his mother stopped him.
"Don't bother Mr. Suzuki," Choi Mishil sternly reminded, and Han Kang-Dae nodded in understanding.
Han Soo-Yun joined them at the table, and they conversed while eating.
Shin remained quiet, unable to grasp the conversation.
After the meal, Lee Han requested an autograph from Shin. Confused at first, Shin noticed the eager expressions on Lee Han's son and daughter.
'They must be fans,' Shin thought, smiling.
It appeared that Lee Han had shared Shin's story with them, explaining their admiration despite Shin being Japanese.
In the USA, after a two-day screening of Toy Story, thanks to KiShin Pictures' involvement, the box office surpassed Shin's previous life.
An impressive *14 million dollars* in two days marked a significant success.
KiShin CGI enhanced the animation, offering the audience a slightly improved experience compared to Shin's previous life.
KiShin's marketing efforts and the bold decision to distribute Toy Story in screenings contributed significantly to the box office results.
In Shin's previous life, Toy Story, distributed by Walt Disney, opened with around 2,000 screenings. However, in this parallel world with KiShin as another distributor, the opening saw an increase to approximately 3,417 screenings.
As a result, the predictions of Reynald McArthur, the president of KiShin Merchandise, became a reality, with Toy Story merchandise experiencing a significant surge in sales.
After two days, Shin was finally ready to meet the Han Family, the controllers of the SamStar Group.
Shin understood that just as there was a Communist leader in the north, there were powerful chaebols in the south.
Unaware of the intellect of the people he was about to meet, Shin arranged for his security team from Japan to assist him upon landing in South Korea, Seoul.
Indeed, it was the Yakuza that transformed into the Yamauchi Securities Company, now an independent entity affiliated with KiShin.
Even Lee Han and his family were somewhat surprised to see a line of five black cars waiting at their doorstep.
Initially, Lee Han thought it might be his cousin orchestrating a high-profile entrance to impress Shin. However, Shin himself reminded Lee Han that the lined-up cars and the Japanese men in black were, in fact, Shin's security team.
"Umm... Mr. Suzuki, why the need for such a high profile?" Lee Han asked with uncertainty, his family also astonished and a bit intimidated as they stepped out of the house.
"You mentioned your cousins being quite arrogant, right? As a third generation of a wealthy family, I should at least present a sight befitting my status," Shin joked.
Lee Han furrowed his brows, as in his opinion, Shin wasn't the type to boast.
Seeing Lee Han's expression, Shin explained further, "I arranged this to gain some respect from your cousins, who value status and wealth. This show of security might leave an impression on them, helping our business discussions."
After hearing the explanation, Lee Han nodded thoughtfully, thinking, 'I guess that's reasonable...'
After a while, with the astonished expressions of Lee Han, his wife, and children, Shin invited them to enter the cars driven by his security team. Despite the language barrier during Shin's stay at Lee Han's residence, they managed to exchange conversations through Lee Han, making it comfortable for them to enter another car under Shin's security.
They entered the car, with Shin and the others followed closely by additional vehicles, one of them leading the way.
As they made their way towards the SamStar Group gathering, onlookers curiously observed the procession of black, luxurious cars lining up and moving along the road.
At the SamStar Headquarters spacious hall, an elegant yet luxurious party was taking place.
Tables around, with men in expensive suits and women with beautiful dresses.
The waiter walking around to serve wine or water, and server delivering meal to the table.
There's a stage that is projecting an image, showing was the business directions of the conglomerate.
People discussing seemingly happily yet restrained to act elegant.
This is the Han Family reunion, yet it seems to be business gathering instead. The people invited to the gathering was an important figures or Chaebol families of the conglomerates such as Hyun-Mlotors, Lucky Gold Group, Lotte and such.
Han Woon-Sook is happily discussing with the chairman of Hyun-Motors, who happens to be his brother in law. Since Han Woon-Sook sister was arranged marriage to the Hyun-Motors.
Han Yoo-Jin was his sister and his sister's daughter, Rim Mee-Jin.
As Han Woon-Sook was discussing with Rim Hee-Yang, the current chairman of Hyun-Motors, his secretary suddenly entered the hall and whispered something to his ear.
"Really?" Han Woon-Sook said with a bit of surprise, and he saw his secretary nodding.
"Yes, Mr. Chair. Five black cars just stopped by in front of the building's entrance, and the ones that walked out from it was Mr. Han Lee-Ryu and his wife, daughter and son. They're seemingly heavily guarded by men in black suits, especially, the young man that is with Mr. Han Lee-Ryu was seemingly more of importance since the man in black suits are even covering him from the sun with an umbrella." The male secretary nodded as he whispered to Han Woon-Sook. Then the secretary added, he said, "Currently, they're being delayed by the staff, especially the young man that is with Mr. Han Lee-Ryu, the young man must have been of importance and needed a welcome from someone in the SamStar Group."
Han Woon-Sook, who heard that, became quite serious and said to his secretary, "Let Jiwoo welcome his uncle, and let Jiwoo handle it and to see who is the young man with that Lee-Ryu... If I am not mistaken, that young man must have been the one I personally invited through Lee-Ryu..." He couldn't help but smiled in the end.
"Understood, Chairman." The male secretary nodded, and then went to the eldest son of the Chairman, Han Jin-Sang.
Han Jiwoo, is currently entertaining a young damsel, that is also a Chaebol family, he flirted with the beautiful yet cute woman, he said, "Your reputation as the most beautiful woman in Seoul never disappoints, every time I looked into your eyes... I gradually found myself lose in it."
The young woman named Jeung Yun, simply flashed a captivating smile and said, "You really know how to flatter, Jin-Sang-Ssi(Ssi is Mr.)."
As Han Jin-Sang was about to respond, his father's secretary suddenly interrupted and whispered something in his ear.
"Ugh—, uh... I have some business to attend Yun-Yeosa(Yeosa is Ms.)." Han Jiwoo said awkwardly to Jeung Yun before following his father's secretary.
While Jeung Yun who looked at the departing figure of Han Jin-Sang, simply snorted lightly.
Han Jiwoo couldn't help but complain as he followed his father's secretary, he said, "Damn it. You can handle it, why do you need me? Why do I have to greet that uncle of mine?"
"Dolyeonnim (Young master), it was the Chairman himself that wanted you to greet your uncle, and also the young man being accompanied by your uncle seems to be an important figure, and the ones that should welcome such figure should also be an important figure of the SamStar Group, to show our sincerity." The male secretary, the secretary of Han Woon-Sook explained.
"I don't get it. We're SamStar Group! We don't need to handle guests like that even if they're important!" Han Jin-Sang couldn't help but complain as he said.
'Thats why your father sent you...' the male secretary secretly thought. At the same time, he was also curious about the young man that was accompanied by Jiwoo's uncle.
5 minutes ago...*
Meanwhile, the guests that's just entering the SamStar Headquarters, were quite surprised by the high profile lined of black cars, the guests were quite curious and they saw intimidating men in black stepping out of black cars and opened the door for someone.
Shin, Lee Han and his family walked out of the car as the men in black opened the doors for them.
The guests that's invited to the SamStar Group Gathering was just a bit surprised to see such a scene, after all, they're holding a status of their own.
After walking out, Shin, guided by Lee Han, walked towards the Headquarters, where they're entertained by the staff.
Shin was just quietly observing as Lee Han was having a conversation with the staff in Korean language.
After a while, Shin was gradually getting a bit impatient as he sat comfortably at the sofa, his guards was standing and was looking around, seemingly alert.
The guests that's being lead by the staff towards the hall, looked at Shin that's sitting as if he was on a trip and the men in black were seemingly protecting Shin.
Although the guests have some background, they couldn't help but be a bit astonished at the scene that some of them looked for a long time or turned for a second look.
They were curious of the young man's identity.
As Lee Han was getting impatience due to waiting for five minutes in the waiting area, he saw his nephew entering the scene.
"Uncle!" Han Jin-Sang flashed a fake smile and hugged Lee Han.
"I am terribly sorry for making you wait." Han Jiwoo said apologetically.
Although Lee Han knew that it was just a fake show of apology.
Then, Han Jin-Sang looked at Shin who is also looked at him, seeing the several guards around Shin, he smiled and said, "And who is this young sir be?" Although he actually recognized Shin and he was actually quite shocked inside.
'It was the man featured in Forbes!!!' Han Jin-Sang couldn't help but thought, then he added with a thought, 'No wonder father wanted me to personally welcome him.'
Lee Han, who asked Shin is, simply introduced and said, "He is Mr. Shinro Suzuki."
Han Jin-Sang who heard that, acted surprised and said, "Wow, really? He is the man behind video games!?" Then he paused as he added, he said, "He can't understand Korean, right? Please tell him that we welcome him in SamStar Group..."
Then Shin stood up after Lee Han translated what Han Jin-Sang has said...
Then afterwards, Shin nodded and spoke in Japanese...
After discovering the young man's identity, Han Woon-Sook flashed a slight smile.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Suzuki. I still can't believe that such a young man built KiShin into a significant business," Han Woon-Sook remarked, glancing at his son, who flinched.
Upon hearing Lee Han's translations, Shin simply smiled and humbly said, "Luck played a big role in my success."
When the translations reached Han Woon-Sook, he chuckled, saying, "Haha, the Japanese are known for their humility, but your humbleness, Mr. Suzuki, is truly something!"
Shin, upon hearing the translations, continued to smile.
Other guests noticed the Chairman of the SamStar Group conversing with a young man. Some approached to eavesdrop, and Jeung Yun joined Han Jin-Sang's side.
With no response from Shin, Han Woon-Sook added, "Unlike my son, who still relies on me, I hope he possesses the same abilities as you, Mr. Suzuki," genuinely smiling at Shin.
Surprised guests and Jeung Yun looked at Shin and then at the embarrassed Han Jin-Sang. Annoyed, Han Jin-Sang thought, 'Why embarrass me like this, father?' Lee Mun-Hee, Woon-Sook's wife, overheard but observed quietly.
Shin, hearing the translations, reassured, "You don't need to compare your son to me. I'm sure he has something special, like the rest of us."
Guests, Jeung Yun, and Lee Mun-Hee were surprised to hear Lee Han speaking in Japanese, followed by the young man referred to as 'Mr. Suzuki' by the Chairman also conversing in Japanese.
They were astonished that the Chairman of the SamStar Group entertained a young man from Japan, speculating that he must be someone with an exceptional identity.
"Jin-Sang-Ssi, who is that man?" Jeung Yun inquired of Han Jiwoo, who remained silent and listened to Lee Han's translations.
'Hmm, he has something special in him, just like the rest of us? Is he implying I'm average like everyone else?' Han Jin-Sang misunderstood Shin's words.
'Just because you're accomplished due to your family's wealth, the Suzuki family, doesn't mean you can act smug here!' Han Jin-Sang thought, glaring at Shin.
Observing Han Jin-Sang's darkening expression, Jeung Yun decided not to ask him.
Han Woon-Sook chuckled at Shin's comment and agreed with his words.
"Mr. Han Woon-Sook, I'm here because I heard you wanted to see me. What is your purpose for inviting me?" Shin asked directly, noticing that Han Woon-Sook seemed to be engaging in pointless conversations.
Upon translating Shin's words to Han Woon-Sook, Lee Han's family, the guests, and Han Woon-Sook's wife and son were astonished by Shin's frankness.
"I like that, you're quite direct," Han Woon-Sook smiled, sipping his wine. "Lee-Ryu, let's move to that private area for confidential discussions."
Shin heard Lee Han's words; the Chairman of the SamStar Group seemed interested in a private discussion. Shin nodded, sparking curiosity among the guests, speculating it must be business-related.
Han Myung-Ki, the Vice Chairman of SamStar Group, scrutinized his elder brother and the young man. As they headed to the private room, he narrowed his eyes in observation.
In the private room, Shin took a seat on the sofa. Lee Han was surprised as he watched Han Woon-Sook personally serve Shin a glass of wine from the table.
"What's the deal with those guys?" Han Woon-Sook asked Lee Han, glancing at the intimidating men in black accompanying Shin.
After Lee Han translated Han Woon-Sook's concerns to Shin, Shin nodded and instructed the man beside him to leave. The man hesitated briefly before walking out of the room.
After the man exited, Han Woon-Sook continued, "As you can see, Mr. Suzuki, we are also venturing into the mobile phone business. However, over the years, the KRS models have been gradually outpacing the SamStar models."
Shin heard Lee Han's translation and smiled faintly, thinking, 'Of course... KRS models were modeled after the successful Nokia in my previous life and were quite advanced in technology.'
Then Han Woon-Sook added, "Mr. Suzuki, I'll offer you a favorable contract for distributing KiShin consoles and games. In return, if you sell the technology rights that KiShin possesses, specifically the parts used in the KRS models with Rebolt Technology, we'll buy them at an appropriate price."
Upon hearing this, Lee Han frowned slightly. When he translated it to Shin, both Lee Han and Han Woon-Sook were surprised to see Shin maintaining a calm expression.
"I cannot agree to that, but I can offer you licensing and, if you wish, a joint research on phones, with KiShin and SamStar developing phones together. In return, SamStar must allow us to engage in joint research in semiconductors and grant us licensing rights in SamStar's semiconductor technologies," Shin said with a smile, surprising even Lee Han.
"What did he say?" Han Woon-Sook asked. Upon hearing Lee Han's explanation, he chuckled, as if he had heard the most ridiculous proposal in the world.
"That's a lopsided deal for us. Semiconductors are among SamStar's most advanced technologies, and you want to collaborate on semiconductor research? Are KiShin's mobile phone technologies even worth it? Will they match our semiconductor technologies? Even Toshiba is surpassed by us in semiconductors," Han Woon-Sook sarcastically remarked.
Observing Lee Han's hesitant translation, Shin wasn't surprised by Han Woon-Sook's reaction. He smiled and continued, "Of course, that's not all, Mr. Han Woon-Sook. Your SamStar company, highly profitable in electronics—radios, TVs, computers, and home appliances overall—I have a subsidiary company, RealSoft Company, with technologies that could prove invaluable and potentially achieve global reach in the future. I propose granting SamStar licensing rights and even engaging in joint research on this technology together."
This was Shin's alternative strategy to acquire SamStar's technological advancements.
It would be advantageous if they pursued joint research, allowing KiShin to grow in technological research alongside SamStar.
RealSoft Company, initially unprofitable even years after Shin's investment, was eventually fully acquired by KiShin after its owner, Nathaniel Walsh, sold it.
Shin intended to leverage RealSoft's potential to persuade SamStar to agree. After Lee Han translated his proposal to Han Woon-Sook, the middle-aged man visibly became interested.