"I think we can move the ventilator and the power system up, in order to secure more space for the park project. One of the project managers of a construction company visited here the other day, and he said we can have about 150 pyung large park here without getting rid of that ventilator and power system."
"150 pyung…"
"We can even build a small space for business here like 30 pyung large and rent it out for a small bar business or something. We can still have a 120 pyung large park."
"Did we get a price quote for the work?"
"Making a building rooftop green usually costs from 500,000 to 600,000 won per pyung. If we want to make it more luxurious with a nice tree or by raising the wall to block the strong wind, then it will cost more."
"If so, let's say that it costs 100 million won to make the green rooftop that we want, then Seoul City will subsidize 50 million won since that's the 50% of what we spend, right?"
"That's correct. The subsidy includes the safety inspection fee and cost to waterproof."
"Hmmm. Well, we still have to spend half of the construction price."
"I think that building a small space on the rooftop for a small bar and renting it out is a good idea. After about three years of renting it, I believe we will be able to recover the cost of the entire rooftop construction."
"What is the floor space here?"
"It's 270 pyung, sir. And the building to land ratio applicable to our building is 80%."
"Hmm. I see. I will review it."
Gun-Ho had lunch with Director Kang at a restaurant nearby Garosugil Road that day, and he came back to Asan City.
Gun-Ho went to the joint venture company in Asan City to see how things were going there.
All machines and equipment were installed, and Director Park was connecting the power and cooling system to them. The production manager stood up and greeted Gun-Ho when he saw Gun-Ho coming into the production field.
"The machines seem to be all in place."
"We will test the entire production line tomorrow."
"I know we received the raw materials already. What about chemical materials? Are they ready?"
"Yes, sir. We now have 50 different chemicals in our storage."
"Once the American engineers from Dyeon America start working on the compound, you will have to take a very good look at them. That's the key to our business."
"I will keep that in mind, sir."
"Especially, make sure that you take note of the ratio of the compounds."
"Yes, sir."
Gun-Ho then walked up to the second floor where his office was located.
When Director Yoon was told that Gun-Ho was in his office, he came to Gun-Ho's office, carrying the report and papers to be signed with him.
"How are you doing, Director Yoon? I know you used to work outside in the construction field. How is the work in the office?"
"I like it. It's fun."
"That's good to hear. Are those engineers from Dyeon America still staying in a hotel?"
"No, sir. They already moved to a OneRoom. They are staying in the same building as Mr. Adam Castler."
"Was the owner okay with the short-term lease? They will only stay there for three months."
"Yes, since those OneRooms were vacant anyway, he didn't mind renting them for a few months. Moreover, he liked the fact that the tenants are high-level engineers from U.S., rather than blue-collar foreign labor workers."
"I see. Well, please make sure to pay the rent on time. A landlord's worst nightmare is receiving the rent not on time."
"Understood, sir. And, I have something to suggest, sir."
"What is it?"
"Director Kim is currently giving a ride to the vice president—Mr. Adam Castler—in commuting. Also, the other three engineers are commuting with the general affairs assistant manager. Our company provides them with the cost of gas, but once we get busy, this current commuting setting will become burdensome. I think that we'd better purchase a company car and hire a chauffeur."
"Hmm."
"Once we have a chauffeur working for our company, he can be very helpful for you, sir. We all think you drive too much, sir. You are coming back and forth between the factory in Jiksan Town and here in Asan City, and we think you need a chauffeur to drive for you. Since you are young, sir, you might not think it's necessary, but many business owners who have smaller companies than yours have a chauffeur, so they could conserve their energy for the actual business operation work."
"Hmm."
"Sometimes, Director Kim comes to work to only pick up Mr. Adam Castler after meeting with a client somewhere else. If he didn't have to give a ride to Mr. Castler, he would have just gone home for the day after the meeting. So, I sometimes give a ride to Mr. Adam Castler for Director Kim."
"Let's think about hiring a chauffeur. For now, let's rent a car for three months. Let's ask the car rental company to send us a chauffeur as well, who can speak English if possible. As to the car, ask Mr. Adam Castler to choose from Grandeur K7 or SM7."
"Yes, sir."
Chapter end
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