Chapter 80
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 80
Chapter Title: Company Visit
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Before I knew it, three weeks had flown by.
Today was the day my ordered camper van was arriving.
From the morning, my heart was fluttering like a kid heading out on a picnic somewhere.
In the meantime, whenever I had time, I'd ride my bike around the neighborhood, and once I got a taste for it, I was hooked.
As expected of an expensive bike, every pedal stroke sent it shooting forward smoothly and refreshingly—it was incredibly satisfying.
I thought it would be perfect to load this bike onto the camper van and take it along on camping trips.
While I was waiting at home for the camper van, killing time, the dealer finally called.
"Sir, your camper van has just arrived. Since it's so large, it can't fit into the underground parking, so you'll have to receive it on the road outside the apartment."
I hung up and rushed outside as if I'd been waiting for that moment.
My heart pounding, I stood on the road in front of the apartment, waiting, and in the distance, I could see the outline of a massive vehicle slowly approaching.
"Whoa... it looks huge even from far away!"
As that majestic, enormous body drew closer, exclamations spilled from my lips unbidden.
"Oh... oh!!"
Seeing the camper van I'd only viewed on screens now right before my eyes felt downright emotional.
Its large white body gleamed dazzlingly in the sunlight, and the grand, sleek design looked even cooler in person than in photos.
I loved it instantly.
Once the camper van was fully parked in front of me, I circled it slowly in admiration and excitement, inspecting the exterior closely.
As the camper van came to a stop in front of me, the driver's door opened, and the dealer stepped out with a bright smile.
The dealer approached politely and bowed lightly to me.
"Sir, sorry to keep you waiting."
I smiled lightly in response to his greeting.
"No, not at all. It's great that you're here sooner than expected. Please show me around the interior."
The dealer nodded and deployed the electric steps before guiding me inside.
With trembling excitement, I followed him into the camper van.
The moment I stepped in, the lavish, sophisticated interior hit me all at once.
It felt like entering a luxury hotel suite.
Satisfied with the spacious, comfortable area, I looked around slowly.
The dealer began introducing each feature with a bright smile.
"This camper van is a top-of-the-line motorhome based on the Mercedes Actros chassis, made in collaboration with STX Motorhomes. It's 12 meters long, 2.5 meters wide, and 4 meters tall, boasting a generous 30㎡ (about 9 pyeong) of space—roughly the size of a studio apartment."
I nodded slowly, listening intently.
"It has four electric slide-out modules on the exterior, which expand the space even further when parked, and a hydraulic jack system to securely stabilize the vehicle."
Seeing my interest, the dealer gestured inside again.
"The interior is mainly divided into bedroom, living room, bathroom, and kitchen. Let's start with the bedroom."
Following him into the bedroom, I saw a large bed with luxurious linens laid out.
The dealer continued as he introduced the bedroom.
"The bedroom is about 4.5 meters wide, with a double bed, a separate sofa area, and a single bed installed above the driver's cab, so the whole family can stay comfortably."
I sat lightly on the bed, marveling at the comfort of the linens and the sense of space.
Next, we moved to the bathroom.
It exceeded expectations.
Like a high-end hotel bathroom, it featured a shower booth and sink finished in natural stone tiles, complete with a toilet.
"As you can see, the bathroom is finished luxuriously with natural stone tiles, and it has a fully equipped hot water system."
Impressed, I followed as the dealer led me to the kitchen.
The kitchen was astonishingly well-equipped.
It had an oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, and even a wine cooler—all in a premium, practical design.
"This kitchen comes with hotel-level appliances, so you can cook comfortably even while camping."
Finally, the dealer explained the power supply and entertainment systems.
"The roof has eight solar panels, a large battery pack, and a generator, so you can live self-sufficiently without external power. It also has Starlink satellite and a high-speed Wi-Fi router, keeping your internet smooth even in remote areas."
This part especially appealed to me.
It was perfectly equipped for traveling anywhere freely.
The dealer pointed to two 43-inch 4K TVs, the latest PS5 console, and a premium audio system on one side, wrapping up.
"Lastly, it mounts a 12.8-liter turbo diesel engine delivering 523 horsepower and 2,600 Nm of torque. Top speed is limited to 90 km/h for safety, but it drives comfortably relative to its size."
His explanation only heightened my anticipation.
I nodded to the dealer, expressing genuine satisfaction.
"Thank you for the explanation. It's even better than I expected."
The dealer smiled brightly and bowed.
"We're thrilled you're satisfied, sir. Wishing you joyful travels and happy camping."
After seeing the dealer off, I stood alone in the camper van, slowly taking in the vast, magnificent space once more.
With the dealer gone, I gazed at the camper van, a satisfied smile on my face.
Now it was time to drive this beast to near the company myself.
"Driving something this big for the first time... a bit nerve-wracking."
Climbing into the driver's seat, the high vantage point made it feel easy to handle.
I started the engine carefully and slowly drove toward the company.
I'd already bought an empty lot near the company.
Though it was ostensibly a real estate leasing business, it was really an investment firm, so I'd snapped up several undervalued plots cheaper than market rates.
The place I was heading was one I hadn't decided yet whether to build on or hold for investment.
The company knew I'd use the lot ahead of time, so no issues.
As I drove, passersby stared at the massive vehicle with curious eyes.
A pleasant sense of superiority washed over me.
'Yeah, I'm probably the only one in Korea with a rig like this.'
Gripping the wheel more confidently, I pulled into the lot and parked the camper van.
After parking, I tested the features one by one.
As instructed, I stabilized it, then hit the slide-out module button—the sides extended smoothly, vastly expanding the interior.
Stepping back in, I marveled again.
"Whoa... the living room feels twice as big? Amazing."
After an hour fiddling with everything to master the controls, I retracted the slide-outs and restored it to normal.
Finally, I locked the doors and stepped out.
Since I was nearby, I figured I'd drop by the company.
I gave the camper van one last fond look before walking toward the office.
Entering the company, the familiar sight after so long greeted me.
From the entrance, employees approached one by one, greeting me warmly.
"Chairman, it's been ages!"
Lee Ji-hoon, the division head, was first.
He was always impeccably suited, handling the company's operations responsibly as its practical manager.
His skills were top-notch, and he reliably steered the big picture.
I smiled brightly, replying to him.
"Ah! Division Head, long time no see? Feels good to be back after so long. How's the company doing lately?"
Lee Ji-hoon replied confidently.
"Very well, Chairman. Rental income is steadily trending up, and some of our recent investments have skyrocketed beyond expectations. The overall profit structure is solid now, and the team's motivated."
As I listened, Team Leader Park Jeong-hyeon approached with a beaming smile.
Park handled scouting investment properties and market analysis, contributing hugely with his calm, meticulous insights.
"Chairman, hope you've been well? The buildings we bought in Suseong-gu and Dalseo-gu have nearly doubled in value already. Your vision and our strategy hit the mark perfectly."
His words brought a pleased smile to my face.
"It's all thanks to everyone's hard work. Knowing the company runs this smoothly without me is reassuring."
Then Manager Jeong Min-ah approached brightly, handing me a report.
She was renowned for her thorough, meticulous work.
"Chairman, here's the last quarter's revenue report. As you'll see, rentals are up nearly 20% from before, and asset values have grown about 40%. Operations are stabilizing nicely."
I skimmed the report, nodding approvingly.
"Great job, Manager Jeong. You've done excellently."
Jeong Min-ah smiled shyly and bowed lightly.
"Thank you, Chairman. I'll work even harder."
I looked around at the gathered staff, encouraging them sincerely.
"Thank you all for handling things so responsibly in my absence. Keep it up. Thanks to you, I can relax easy."
The employees nodded happily.
"Yes, Chairman. We'll do our best."
Chatting with the team after so long lifted my spirits.