chapter 31
I looked at him directly and asked. A bomb of laughter exploded again at my serious appearance.
“Mr. Kim Deok-myeong talked about the excellence of local honey on the air, so what was it that all the honey was sold out? All the honey I had left was gone.”
At the man’s words, the people in the restaurant clashed.
The power of broadcasting was terrifying.
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Orders from the online ‘Farmers of Jirisan Mountain’ were huge, but there were also people who wanted to buy directly offline.
They even contacted the farmer directly through the Local Honey Association to purchase it.
All of these consumers were absorbed by the local honey farms affiliated with the association. It also had an impact on farmers who make local honey.
I checked the listing again.
The award name was cute.
It was a ‘bee statue’.
It was written to praise the hard work of a bee.
As the tension relaxed, a smile spread across my mouth.
“Everyone, be quiet. You should listen to the main character of the Bee Award.”
The farmer said he had sold all the honey he had kept.
“I don’t know what to say because I suddenly received an award.”
I thought for a moment.
It was an opportunity to tell the story I had been waiting for.
“Thank you for bowing your head. Since I wasn’t able to prepare my acceptance speech, I would like to say something else.”
Everyone paid attention to me.
“Let me ask you a question. Did you digest any other by-products besides honey?”
“Are you talking about beeswax or flowerpots or something like that?”
“Yes, that’s right. There is also propolis and royal jelly.”
“It’s not as popular as honey.”
“Would you like to sell it to me?”
“If you live, I’ll give it to you right away.”
You and I said in one voice.
“Honey is popular, so I will buy another one.”
“Isn’t it too early to go out just because you received an award?”
Everyone chuckled and laughed. Yang Dae-ho also showed his characteristic wild smile. It was a friendly atmosphere.
It was also a good opportunity for me.
It was an opportunity to secure goods in a comfortable atmosphere.
If not now, it would be sooner or later.
“I mean the truth. I want to buy everything from everyone here.”
Some were surprised to find out that I wasn’t joking.
“Anytime, just talk about things.”
It was around the time the story was finished.
Something as surprising as the ‘bee statue’ happened.
Park Moon-ho appeared.
He entered the restaurant with some of his companions.
“I called. There is nothing to be nervous about.”
Yang Dae-ho told the members of the Native Bee Association.
Then he smiled and greeted Park Moon-ho.
Park Moon-ho looked at me and smiled.
I didn’t feel any hostility at all.
“As you all know, Chairman Park here is raising western bees.”
Yang Dae-ho said there was nothing to be nervous about, but there was tension on the faces of the members of the Native Bee Association.
“I had a conversation with Chairman Park after the broadcast aired at that time. In the meantime, we acknowledged that there were many misunderstandings and old feelings. And we agreed to help each other.”
I saw Moonho Park again. When I saw it at the broadcasting station, I thought it was like millet on the inside.
“President Moon-Ho Park also agreed to help certify local honey.”
At that moment, the nervous members’ faces opened up.
“Tell me something.”
Yang Dae-ho said to Park Moon-ho.
“I’m Park Moon-ho. During this time, I was narrow-minded. We apologize for being careless about native bees and native honey. We will work together with the Native Bee Association in the future.”
Applause and applause from members followed.
“The reason I made this decision is because of that friend.”
Park Moon-ho pointed at me with his hand.
I could feel people’s eyes.
“A farmer named Kim Deok-myung moved my heart. I also double-checked the ingredient analysis table sent to Germany. Everything was true.”
He made eye contact with me.
“I came here to become a senior who is not ashamed.”
Contrary to the known facts, Park Moon-ho was a great person.
This time I asked him to shake hands first.
The two of us held hands in front of people.
Everyone got up and clapped.
It was a tribute to a great moment.
* * *
After the surprise awards ceremony, I returned home.
Even outside the gate, the smell of roasting meat vibrated.
It was a pork belly party after a long time.
After returning home, I remembered the first pork belly party I had with my family.
At that time, it was absolutely straight forward. I had to look ahead and run.
All I had to do was pay off the debt.
He paid off all his debts by farming dried persimmons and started beekeeping. And I made my first decision.
It was a relaxing and happy moment.
“The honey is sold out.”
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Minseok said as soon as he saw me. Ka-hee, who was next to Min-seok, was also smiling broadly.
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My father was grilling meat.
“Son, I was waiting for my throat to fall off.”
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My mother said in a pleasant tone.
There was so much food that I broke my upper leg.
There was also a plum wine made last year.
“Are you hungry? Let’s eat.”
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My father handed me a piece of meat. The meat was sweeter than honey.
When I drank a glass of plum wine on the pork belly, my fatigue went away in an instant.
It was a fun meal time. It felt worthwhile to run.
After dinner, we had tea together.
I announced my achievements in front of my parents and members.
“In three days, all three thousand honey were sold. It’s something we all accomplished together.”
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Of the 3,000, 20 bottles were honey produced by bees brought from Jijangsa Temple.
It was sold for 200,000 won per bottle of honey. Jijangsa honey was 1 million won.
Surprisingly, Jizo honey sold the fastest.
There was a rumor that the eldest daughter-in-law of a chaebol family bought it.
Total sales were 616 million won.
The beehive was sold as a reserve for the business.
Equipment and expenses for beekeeping were also covered as a reserve.
Revenue from beekeeping was equivalent to net profit.
It was more profitable than the dried persimmon farming.
At that time, most of the money earned was used to pay off debts.
There was no money to go into debt now.
All that remains is to expand the business and move forward.
“Until now, I have worked as a sole proprietor. From now on, we are going to convert it into an agricultural corporation.”
“As an agricultural corporation?”
“yes. It is an agricultural corporation.”
father asked.
Sufficient funds have been raised. It is now in the stage of creating an agricultural corporation.
He couldn’t even manage money with his fists.
Salary and money management had to be systematic.
“I understand what you mean, but there is a big difference between farming and making money.”
Dad said with a worried face.
It wasn’t just a word.
It meant that it was the right thing to do to expand the business just by touching the money.
It was a sound that could come out because of the experience of failure.
“So, you’ve already sold all the honey, haven’t you?”
Kahi tilted her head.
He seemed to know what everyone was thinking.
Beekeeping is also done twice a year. Even if there was dried persimmon farming in winter, there were days that were missing.
Also, during the rainy season, bees do not gather wheat.
Everyone was looking into my eyes.
“I plan to do sustainable work in parallel with farming.”
“What is that?”
Dad asked with amazement. Everyone else looked at me.
“Soon, you will find out”
two missions
“Mr. Kim Deok-myung.”
It was my turn. I stood in front of the judges.
This is a support project for young farmers. It was started for the first time this year in Hadong.
If you are selected for a support project, you can use the office for free and receive financial-related benefits such as low-interest loans.
The most attractive part is using the research equipment. Research equipment necessary for product development will be freely available.
If you are selected for a support project, a research center and corporate office will be created automatically.
“Did you choose agriculture right after graduating from college? Did you major in agriculture?”
“I majored in Advertising and Public Relations.”
“Did you choose a field completely different from your major?”
The judges asked with curious faces.
“Ever since childhood, I grew up watching my parents farm. My father used to say that if a farmer prospers, a country becomes prosperous.”
“Did your father tell you to choose agriculture?”
“My father was in huge debt. As I was expanding my business, I got an impediment to taking out loans.”
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One of the judges sighed with a sad expression.
I continued speaking.
“I started farming with the intention to lighten my father’s burden. It was a phone scam. That debt became a foothold to grow as a farmer. They made and sold dried persimmons together with local residents. In the process of selling, I used the marketing skills I majored in.”
“Kim Deok-myeong has a talent for turning the worst into the best.”
All four judges nodded their heads.
“Actually, all the judges here know Kim Deok-myeong.”
He was the first person who asked me about my major.
“I saw it on TV. From naturally fermented dried persimmons to discussing local honey. There is hardly anyone in Hadong who doesn’t know Kim Deok-myeong.”
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“Don’t get me wrong. This is not to say that Kim Deok-myeong will be given preferential treatment. Some say they are falsely farming in order to be selected for support projects. For various verifications, we conduct research in advance. That’s when I learned about Kim Deok-myeong.”
It was impressive to say that I did a preliminary investigation.
As he said, there were many people who farmed with lies.
It was for speculative purposes or to receive preferential treatment as a fake farmer.
“We are curious about Kim Deok-myeong’s vision. What kind of dream is the farmer Deok-myung Kim dreaming of?”
he asked with serious eyes.
“I chose farming as a profession, and I came to know the charm of farming. I’ve learned that farming is never something you can do alone. It is something we create together. Beekeeping is also helped by many. My dream is to nurture and organize young farmers like me. There are still young people with me. My dream is to connect with more people.”
“Do you have any specific plans? I know they are farming beekeeping and dried persimmons now.”
The female judge, who had been silent, asked.
“My current plan is to make beeswax candles.”
“A beeswax candle?”
The judges noticed me.
“Bee farming is not just about picking honey. Bees also produce beeswax. I plan to make candles using beeswax.”
“Does anyone buy beeswax candles?”
The female judge looked into my eyes.
“What I noticed is a religious organization. Most religious groups, including Christianity, Catholicism, and Buddhism, use candles. Unlike ordinary people who use it for special purposes, it is used on a daily basis. We believe that making good products will open up new markets. There is one temple that is still under discussion. Based on that, we plan to expand our sales channels.”
There were no more questions.
They knew I wasn’t a fake farmer.
The vision for agriculture was also clear.
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Most of all, you will see the potential for a new business model.
A smooth pass was expected.
“I heard you well. I wish you good luck.”
said the female judge.
* * *
It was a quick interview. A cool wind blew.
I picked up the phone.
There was someone I had to meet for a long time.
“Gitak hyung, how are you?”
“Is it a virtue? It’s me, I can’t die, I live.”
It was Han Gi-tak, a senior at school. It was the first phone call after graduation.
There was power in his voice. The familiar voice reminded me of old thoughts.
“Are you free today?”
“All I have left is time.”
“Where are you now?”
“It’s in Gurye.”
“I’ll be there in an hour.”
“So fast? Weren’t you in Seoul?”
“I’m in Hadong now. Please send me the address.”
“Yeah, I see. I’ll shoot you right away.”
As soon as I got the address, I moved to Gurye.
Han Gi-tak, he is a senior at school. It was different from me as I majored in business administration.
I got to know him through class. His minor was advertising and public relations.
A relationship was formed in the group assignment class. He was an attractive man with a bright and sad impression.
Although we were three years apart, we got along like friends. He was a talented business student. Upon graduation, he got a job at a large company.
Everyone, including me, congratulated me on the job.
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No one expected that it would hold him back.
He worked in the Human Resources and Finance team. In recognition of his skills, he was promoted to assistant manager after 3 years.
Until then, it was thought that a talented young man would only walk the silky road.
The accident occurred at a factory that manufactures home appliances.
A production worker suffered an accident while working.
A worker on a production line lost four fingers.
He filed an occupational accident claim, and the company did not accept it. As a subcontractor worker, he was scolded by his identity.
At that time, Han Gi-tak sided with the workers.
Colleagues did not understand Han’s actions.