《Real Man》 Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Trantor: MarcTempest
Chapter 1 A middle-aged man and woman sat across from each other at a luxurious table, without saying a word. It was obvious that the atmosphere was very serious. On the table, there were steak and empty sses, as if reflecting their hollow gestures. Glug, glug, glug. As the wine was poured halfway, the woman¡¯s brow furrowed. It meant to stop pouring. The man stopped his hand, and the woman¡¯s gaze quickly moved down. Tap. Tap tap. She was making a repetitive rhythm with her index and middle fingers. It was her habit before saying something important. His honest feeling? He wanted to avoid any topic at this moment. As the woman¡¯s eyelids lifted and her throat moved, the man raised his ss with a forced smile. ¡°Are you going to congratte me?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Thud. The sound that came was not a toast, but a dull one. At the same time, the woman¡¯s back of her hand was ced on the table. He noticed for the first time that there was no ring on her left ring finger. The man bit his lower lip. ¡°The moment you take your hand off, there¡¯s no turning back.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already made up my mind.¡± As the woman took her hand off, the ring on the table shone with the light of themp. ¡°Why are you doing this?¡± ¡°Han Yoo-hyun, did you ever have a family? Weren¡¯t you always thinking about your own sess?¡± At that remark, Yoo-hyun¡¯s brow wrinkled. But it was not the time to get angry. He tried hard to regain hisposure, pondering over and over again. Zing. Zing. Just then, Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone on the table rang. He nced at it and saw that it was a caller he couldn¡¯t ignore. Yoo-hyun pointed his left palm at his wife and picked up his phone with his right hand. ¡°Yes, Chairman. This is Han Yoo-hyun. Yes. Yes.¡± Creak. At that moment, his wife stood up abruptly. She left a cold smile again. He had to stop her. But he couldn¡¯t ignore the person on the phone. ¡°No, sir. It¡¯s possible. Yes, Chairman.¡± Click ck. His wife walked away without looking back. When he hung up the phone and got up, his wife was already gone. ¡°Damn it.¡± The wine he drank alone tasted bitter at the end. ¡­ The next day. Yoo-hyun closed his eyes and leaned back on the soft seat. The sound of ssical music ying softly calmed his mind. The ride was sofortable that he couldn¡¯t hear the sound of the wheels rolling. Thanks to that, he could quietly picture his day in his head. Squeak. Before he knew it, his car arrived in front of Hansung Tower. The security guard who had been waiting ran up nervously and carefully opened the door. ¡°Mr. President, good morning.¡± ¡°Yes. Good morning.¡± As Yoo-hyun got out of his seat with a light smile, people followed him from behind. Therge front door of the tall building opened, and people lined up bowed to Yoo-hyun. With a faint smile on his face, Yoo-hyun walked slowly. A woman¡¯s voice came from behind him. ¡°Mr. President, today¡¯s schedule includes a tour of the research center, a meeting with executives, and a dinner with the chairman.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head toward his secretary as he walked through the lobby. More responsibility and work came with bing president. The position of president of Hansung Electronics, a top-sspany, was that heavy. That¡¯s when it happened. Creak. The front door opened, and a man with a pale face approached Yoo-hyun. Then the security guards jumped out in front of him reflexively. ¡°Get out of the way.¡± ¡°I have something to say to Mr. President.¡± ¡°He¡¯s not someone you can meet. Move away. Hey, drag him out.¡± ¡°Just for a moment.¡± Despite the tense situation, the man¡¯s voice was calm. Yoo-hyun stopped talking and nced at the man for a moment. It was a familiar face, so he quickly opened his mouth. ¡°Stop it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± With Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, the air around him froze and stopped. ¡°Kim Young-gil sunbae-nim*, what brings you here?¡± (*sunbae-nim: honorific term for senior or elder) ¡°Do I deserve to be called sunbae-nim?¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t mind, can we talk somewhere else? I can spare a moment.¡± He heard a sarcastic remark, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t care and pointed to the inside of thepany with one hand. But Kim Young-gil shook his head. ¡°No. I can say it here. Do you remember the name Kwon Se-jung?¡± ¡°Se-jung? Why are you suddenly talking about him?¡± Kwon Se-jung was Yoo-hyun¡¯s colleague when he joined thepany, and he worked under Kim Young-gil when he was a section chief. He couldn¡¯t forget him. Then Kim Young-gil¡¯s voice thundered. ¡°Kwon Se-jung is dead.¡± ¡°What?¡± Yoo-hyun was shocked, but Kim Young-gil calmly continued. ¡°He¡¯s gone to the other world. You probably don¡¯t care, but I think it¡¯s proper for you to stop by.¡± ¡°Sunbae-nim, what are you talking about?¡± Yoo-hyun asked anxiously as he approached him. But Kim Young-gil, who had grabbed his forehead with his thumb and index finger, lifted his head and sighed. ¡°Huh! I came to tell you this. I don¡¯t want toe here because of that bastard, so please understand.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun could only stare at the back of Kim Young-gil, who turned away and left. He felt his resentful eyes in his heart. With aplicated feeling, Yoo-hyun finished his day¡¯s schedule and entered the funeral home on the outskirts of Seoul. It was a ce he didn¡¯t want toe to, but he had to. The funeral home was not crowded. He first paid his respects to the deceased and bowed to the chief mourner. He saw a young son and a wife crying in front of him. He barely finished his bow and moved his heavy steps. ¡°Oh my, he was fired and couldn¡¯t find a job, and he ended up like this.¡± ¡°Hansung is too much. They just sucked out the juice and threw him away. They should have let him go somewhere else if they were going to do that.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s the problem of the bigwigs. The one who made that decision back then¡­¡± Yoo-hyun walked past them, hearing their voices. The murmurs of people in the hallway died down as soon as Yoo-hyun appeared. Yoo-hyun paused for a moment and started walking, leaving behind the whispering people. He knew what was going on without looking. People thought that there was a direct connection between Kwon Se-jung¡¯s suicide and Hansung Group¡¯s massive staff reduction. Yoo-hyun, who was quick-witted, couldn¡¯t not know that. ¡®And I was the one who made that choice.¡¯ He had to turn thepany into a profit. If he left it as it was, it would cause damage to the whole group due to theck of funds. Someone had to take the lead, and Yoo-hyun, who was the head of the group¡¯s strategy department at the time, raised the issue. He believed at that time that it was an inevitable choice for the survival of thepany. ¡°Anyone would have done the same.¡± Yoo-hyun tried to convince himself. He finished paying his respects and moved his seat slowly. At that moment, familiar faces entered Yoo-hyun¡¯s sight. They were people who had worked with Yoo-hyun in the past. Of course, not anymore. He felt more sorry than happy. He knew he wouldn¡¯t hear anything good if he faced them. He wanted to avoid them if he could. But Yoo-hyun¡¯s steps led him to the reception room where they were sitting. As Yoo-hyun entered, a startled man quickly straightened up and said. He had a sarcastic voice, just like Kim Young-gil. ¡°Oh my, Mr. President Han came all the way here for this.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry for beingte, sunbae-nim.¡± ¡°You bastard! Do you have the right to say that?¡± ¡°Stop it, stop it. This is not a ce to talk. Mr. Han, you can speakfortably here. This is not yourpany.¡± ¡°Yes. Of course.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head. They were members who had worked with him before, and they were all seniors as Hansung alumni. Now Yoo-hyun¡¯s rank was higher than anyone else, but only in hispany. They were no longer rted to Hansung, so he didn¡¯t need to be polite. A senior picked up a bottle of alcohol. ¡°Come here. Have a drink.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll just touch my lips.¡± ¡°This kid, he¡¯s still so inhuman.¡± The drunk people started to spill theirints in front of Yoo-hyun. ¡°Hey, be honest. You ran away because you thought you were better than us. We could have done well together.¡± They resented Yoo-hyun for leaving their sinking team and moving to another team, ¡°Yoo-hyun, you were wrong then. You should have gone somewhere else and lived well by yourself. Why did you stab us in the back?¡± They recalled the situation where they were in trouble because of the project that Yoo-hyun had carried out in another team and med him. ¡°Do you know what situation we were in because of your pen y? Have you ever thought about how hard it is for someone to lose their job overnight at this age?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun remained silent throughout. The most resented thing was obviously the massiveyoffs. They didn¡¯t say anything harsh directly because they faced him, but their eyes were full of resentment. Yoo-hyun had many excuses from his point of view, but he didn¡¯t make them. It was a clear fact that there were people who were harmed by Yoo-hyun, who had only looked ahead and run. He understood why Kwon Se-jung had no choice but to make an extreme choice after listening to their stories. It was a tough ce to be. But Yoo-hyun endured it bravely. He stayed at the funeral home for a long time and finally looked at Kwon Se-jung¡¯s portrait photo. -Do you know what consequences your choice will bring? Many innocent people will be sold as ipetent and suffer because of you. The righteous look that stopped Yoo-hyun remained vividly in the photo. A friend, a colleague, and for a while, someone he thought of as a rival, Kwon Se-jung left the world like that. Yoo-hyun quietly asked his smiling face. ¡®Was I wrong?¡¯ It was a question that couldn¡¯t reach him anymore. A whileter. After finishing his visit, Yoo-hyun leaned back on the back seat of his car and sank into deep thoughts. His car had changed to a bigger and morefortable one, and his sry had increased by several times. It was the result of reaching the highest position he could climb up to. But his emptiness in his heart was still not filled. Rather, guilt upied a corner of his empty heart. ¡°Huh¡­¡± Yoo-hyun sighed deeply and slowly turned his gaze. He looked at the night view of Seoul passing by, leaning back on the soft seat. He saw the street lights that stretched endlessly along the Han River. They were like Yoo-hyun¡¯s life, who had only looked ahead and run. There were things he had given up for sess in each of the lights. ¡°Did I live right?¡± He finally uttered the doubt that he had wrapped up tightly. He might have known the answer long ago. He had ignored it even though he knew it. He passed it off as inevitable for sess. ¡°Do you regret it, Han Yoo-hyun?¡± He answered his own question by slowly blinking his eyelids. It was a word he couldn¡¯t say easily to anyone. He felt suffocated. Wouldn¡¯t it be nice to have someone to confide in at times like this? But he didn¡¯t have anyone. -Do you think you¡¯ll be happy if you push everything away and go up? You can¡¯t live alone in this world. The bitter words of his boss, whom he respected, echoed in his head. He pushed him away and refused him with a childish mind, but now he seemed to understand the meaning of his words. The scenery he saw at the top was not a magnificent sight. There was no bright sunlight, sparkling sea, or swaying clouds. Rather, it felt like the small light he had been chasing had disappeared. It was dark. It was hopeless. It was empty. Was it because of his bitter feelings? Yoo-hyun, who hadn¡¯t touched alcohol for a long time, craved alcohol desperately at this moment. Chapter 2: Chapter 2:
Chapter 2 At that moment, he saw a sign outside the window that caught his attention. The sign was lit with purple lights and had the words ¡®Journey Bar¡¯ written in cursive. When did this ce open? He passed by this street often, but he had never seen it before. He made up his mind and slowly opened his mouth. ¡°Driver, please drop me off here.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll wait for you.¡± ¡°No, you can go ahead.¡± Thud. He got out of the car and sent the driver away, then stood in front of the bar. He had never gone to a bar by himself before. He wondered why he felt drawn to this ce all of a sudden. The only thing he was sure of was that he didn¡¯t want to go home with this mood. Ding. As he entered the bar, he saw a bartender sitting in the dark space. To his surprise, it was not a young woman, but an old man with a white beard. ¡°Give me something strong.¡± He chose a cocktail instead of whiskey out of curiosity, and the bartender showed his skillful hand movements. He lifted the ss that was ced on the table and brought it to his mouth. The sharp taste was excellent. One ss. Two sses¡­ As the empty sses piled up, his worries deepened. He had worked hard for 20 years with the goal of bing a president, and he had just achieved it. He should have celebrated his sess at this point, but why did he see the faces of the people he had neglected all this time shing before his eyes? His colleagues, friends, parents. He had given up everything for his sess, and he finally made it. But if he asked himself if this was the life he really wanted, the answer was no. He realized how worthless sess and money were when he was left alone. He had achieved his goal, but it was not the life he wanted. It was ironic. Maybe he had been running in the wrong direction all this time, and everything felt empty. The sses kept emptying, and his face turned red. His mood also became restless. ¡°Did I live wrong? Did I really live wrong?¡± No one answered his question, of course. Gulp. The hot alcohol burned his throat again. He had already exceeded his limit, but he didn¡¯t want to stop. The more he drank, the more small doubts that came from deep inside him grew. At the same time, they caused cracks in the cold wall of his heart. The wall that started to split copsed rapidly. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± He felt a wave of regret for his past actions. The wrong choices he made at every moment flew at him like arrows and pierced his chest. It hurt. His chest hurt so much. ¡°If only I hadn¡¯t done that¡­¡± He muttered sadly with self-mockery. The old bartender silently ced a new cocktail in front of him. ¡°Oh? Is this on the house? Hup. Thank you. I really feel like drinking today.¡± ¡°It will help you.¡± He heard a thick bass voice for the first time and lifted his head. The old bartender who uttered those mysterious words was staring at him quietly. It was an ufortable gaze, but it wasn¡¯t bad to have someone with him at this moment. He shrugged his shoulders and lifted his ss. ¡°Yes, yes. I hope so. Thank you. Cheers.¡± He toasted to the air and emptied his ss. But then, His head started to feel strange. His vision spun around. He felt dizzy and faint. That was hisst memory. ¡­ tter tter tter ¡°Ugh.¡± He groaned at the big pain in his butt as he felt it hit the ground hard Suddenly, he felt something choking his neck and his body lifted up ¡°Hey! You bastard! Aren¡¯t you going to apologize?¡± ¡°Cough cough.¡± He instinctively grabbed the hand that was choking him and tried to breathe He barely opened his eyelids and saw a rough-faced man in front of him His gold-ted teeth glinted every time he spoke. They were very threatening ¡°What is this¡­¡± ¡°Hey! You pushed our Chanyoung. Didn¡¯t you see?¡± He followed the man¡¯s gaze and saw a young man with casts on both legs lying under a wheelchair on the floor It looked like he had rolled down from the stairs behind him People gathered around them in no time The situation seemed to corner him ¡®What¡¯s going on?¡¯ Something was wrong He was drinking at the bar Did he lose his memory for a moment because he was too drunk? Anyway, the sure thing was that he had to deal with this situation right away ¡°Let, let go of me and let¡¯s talk¡± Smack ¡°Cough. Cough.¡± The man growled at him, who was coughing ¡°What are you going to do? What are you going to do about our Chanyoung?¡± ¡°¡­¡± He bent his waist and massaged his sore throat, trying to figure out the situation The man who was threatening him with an aggressive expression was in histe twenties at most ¡°Nuna. It hurts so much. Ugh¡­¡± ¡°Chanyoung, what are we going to do with your leg? Oppa, I think Chanyoung¡¯s leg is badly hurt. He might need another surgery.¡± A young woman was lifting up the young man with casts and shedding crocodile tears next to him Something felt off The situation was too familiar He remembered it too well The appearance, the voice, the name they called each other They all matched the current situation He was confused while the man raised his voice ¡°Do you know how much Chanyoung¡¯s surgery costs? Why did you push him?¡± ¡°¡­¡± As expected What was this situation? Chaos filled his head Deja vu? It was also something he couldn¡¯t understand But then, His eyes shed for a moment ¡®Self-harm gang?¡¯ A memory that had been a burden in his mind for a long time shed by But then, If it was the same situation? It didn¡¯t matter if it was a dream or reality He wanted to do what he had thought and acted countless times He wanted to vent his anger even if it was just for once It was then The man shouted at him, who was silent ¡°Semi, call the police. This guy looks like he has no conscience.¡± ¡°Oppa, Chanyoung¡¯s surgery fee is more important than right or wrong right now.¡± ¡°Then, what do you want me to do?¡± ¡°What do you mean? We have to make this guy pay for it.¡± The woman pushed the man away and cornered him. ¡®How pathetic.¡¯ He snorted as he watched their act. Now that he looked at it, their acting was awkward. If his judgment was right? There was only one conclusion. ¡®They¡¯re ying with me.¡¯ They obviously wanted money. He decided to go along with them. ¡°How much do you want?¡± ¡°What? How dare you talk to me like that, you brat?¡± ¡°Just tell me how much. I¡¯ll give it to you.¡± The man looked dumbfounded at his sudden change of attitude and pped his palm. ¡°Five million won.¡± That¡¯s it? Five million won was less than his daily sry. But even this amount matched his memory from 20 years ago. It was too detailed to be a deja vu. Heughed out loud at the absurd thought. He didn¡¯t care if it was a deja vu or a nightmare. He had to fight back. He looked at the man in front of him with a nk expression. ¡°Call the police.¡± ¡°What did you say, kid? Fine, I got it. Hey, Semi.¡± ¡°Oppa!¡± ¡°Hey. I¡¯ll do it myself.¡± As soon as he took out his phone, the man tried to grab his wrist. ¡°What are you doing!¡± Swoosh. He was startled. His body moved flexibly and easily dodged his hand. What? He didn¡¯t have time to be surprised. The angry man charged at him like a bull. Danger! A warning sounded in his head and he moved aside quickly. He still had his phone in his hand. The camera on the back of the phone pointed at the man and the woman alternately. He smirked coldly. ¡°Why? You don¡¯t want me to call the police? You said I was wrong.¡± ¡°You¡¯re dead!¡± The man ripped off his clothes roughly. His eyes were full of rage, but his blinking eyes, ragged breath, red nostrils, and twisted lips betrayed his nervousness. It was so ridiculous that it was funny. ¡°Why? You want to hit me? You¡¯re such a thug.¡± ¡°This bastard!¡± He dodged the man who wasing at him and shouted to the people around him. ¡°Did anyone see me push him?¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was no point in asking the crowd in this situation. No one would answer him. It didn¡¯t matter. It was enough to capture this scene on camera. It was then The woman said with a resentful expression ¡°What are you doing! How can you say that to someone who¡¯s hurt!¡± He avoided the man who was trying to catch him and red at her slightly She flinched as he spoke in a cold voice ¡°Hurt? That cast looks like you can take it off easily. Do you want me to try?¡± ¡°What are you¡­¡± ¡°Huff. Huff.¡± Her startled voice was followed by the man¡¯s panting The young man in the wheelchair pulled down his upper body and tried to hide the cast that went up to his thigh, but it was useless His eyes had already seen the tiny cracks in the cast inside his thigh It must be detachable He pushed the man away and slowly approached her ¡°Prove it then. Or I¡¯ll really call the police¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Can¡¯t you?¡± The man and woman exchanged nces countless times in the tense atmosphere. Chapter 3: Chapter 3:
Chapter 3 The situation was already tilted in Yoo-hyun¡¯s favor. The trembling eyes of the man and the bowed head of the woman proved it. They seemed to rack their brains frantically, but there was no answer. In the end, they had only one choice left. It was the moment when Yoo-hyun¡¯s finger touched the phone button. The man shouted like lightning. ¡°Hey! Run!¡± ¡°Brother!¡± As soon as the short conversation ended, the three of them ran away like crazy. The funny thing was that the young man with a cast on his leg was the fastest. ¡°Crazy bastards.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled coldly. He had already captured their faces on his phone camera. Did they think he would let it go? A cold smile crossed Yoo-hyun¡¯s face. Thud thud. As Yoo-hyun walked, the people who were watching moved aside with a flustered expression. He didn¡¯t care. They were men after all. ¡°Poo.¡± Yoo-hyun sighed and walked through them. ¡°Just because of these guys¡­¡± He remembered his own appearance 20 years ago, when he had to bow his head for no reason. It was a miserable memory of having to kneel and wipe away tears without doing anything wrong. ¡°¡­¡± For a moment, Yoo-hyun tilted his head. ¡°Something is strange.¡± The repetition of the same situation added to his confusion. It was too simr to his past memory to pass it off as a coincidence. But that was not all. Along with the vivid old scenery in front of him, his past memories came to mind vividly. It felt like he had gone back to that time. ¡°What is this?¡± Yoo-hyun tilted his head repeatedly. He walked withplex thoughts in his head. His footsteps touched the road he had passed countless times before. He saw his face reflected in the coated ss and had to stop walking. He was not a middle-aged man in histe 40s, but a young man in his 20s. Exactly as he looked 20 years ago. ¡°What is this¡­¡± Was it just a dream? But everything felt too real. Yoo-hyun slowly lowered his hand that covered his mouth. Without the wrinkles and dark circles around his eyes, he looked much younger. His bright skin tone and rosy lips made his face look even more youthful. More than anything, there was no sagging underarm fat, so he looked much more gentle. ¡°Ah!¡± He pinched his cheek and felt pain. ¡°It¡¯s not¡­ a dream.¡± His memories of thest 20 years were too vivid. He had run like crazy to achieve his goal and eventually became the president. But¡­ Everything felt so empty. He remembered what the old bartender said when he handed him a service cocktail. -It will help you. As soon as he took the ss, his head spun and he felt dizzy. ¡°¡­¡± Was it because of a cocktail? It was absurd. That¡¯s when it happened. Creak. The door of the restaurant in front of him opened and men in suits came out. They seemed to have enjoyed their lunch with loud noises. Yoo-hyun froze for a moment. He saw the faces of his seniors who used to work with him before. But they were young. Too young. He felt like his values were crumbling down. ck. ¡°Ah, I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man who bumped into Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder bowed his head. It was Kim Young-gil¡¯s face, who had informed him of Kwon Se-jung¡¯s death. Of course, he looked like a fresh youth now. Then he heard another voice. ¡°Kim, what are you doing? Come on.¡± ¡°Yes, Manager. I¡¯ming.¡± Kim Young-gil hurriedly walked away. Yoo-hyun looked at them with a stunned expression as they walked ahead. Their cheerful appearance contrasted with their bitter faces at Kwon Se-jung¡¯s funeral. He followed them as if bewitched and saw a tall building. Hanseong Tower. It was the name of the building written on the signboard at the front. It was also where Yoo-hyun had been for thest 20 years. Creak. nk. Someone got out of the car parked in front of the main gate. The security guard ran over and greeted him. The employees next to him approached and bowed their heads. The man shrugged his shoulders and walked away. It was Yoo-hyun¡¯s appearance from yesterday. He remembered again. 20 years ago today, or rather, now. Yoo-hyun was here. He had received a text message that he had passed the paper screening of Hanseong Electronics and came to see thepany in person to set his goal. He had seen a simr scene then too. He looked up at the building from here and vowed to be the highest person here. He had a vivid memory of that day because he had met the self-harm gang, which left him with a trauma. Yoo-hyun stayed in the same ce for a long time and then turned his body. How far had he walked? He wandered around the streets like crazy and finally sat down on a bench with a copsed face. Yoo-hyun looked up at the sky. The blue sky was still the same. But the world had changed. With his body. With his eyes. It was a terribly urate reality. ¡°Does this make any sense?¡± He couldn¡¯t ept it no matter how hard he tried to understand. What if it was true? Yoo-hyun bit his lower lip and looked at the newspaper next to him. It was the news on the top of page 3. There was a picture of the former chairman of the group, whom Yoo-hyun had watched until his death. The other newspapers were the same. They all pointed to the contents of 2007. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± As he sighed, something shed in Yoo-hyun¡¯s head. ¡®Mother?¡¯ Yes. That¡¯s right. If he had gone back to the past, his mother, who had passed away, would be alive too. That alone was enough to confirm it. Yoo-hyun picked up his phone without hesitation. The phone ringing was not very long. -Hello. Yoo-hyun, why? The voice was familiar. His mother¡¯s voice. With that alone, Yoo-hyun copsedpletely. Regret. And guilt. All those emotions rushed to his chest like a waterfall. He covered his mouth with his hand and barely calmed down his choked heart before opening his mouth. Of course, his tone of voice was exactly like when he was young. He didn¡¯t need anyone to teach him. It came out naturally. ¡°Mother¡­¡± He couldn¡¯t talk for long because of his heart that was about to burst. He wanted to see her right away, but he heard his mother¡¯s words telling him to finish the rest ande down. He checked the previous text message and saw that he still had things to do at school. ¡°I¡¯ll be done in two days.¡± He sorted out his thoughts lightly and got up from his seat, but his face changed abruptly. ¡°Oops.¡± He vaguely remembered where his boarding house was. He had an idea in his head for a moment. That¡¯s right. The address of his boarding house was in the text message he sent to his mother. But he had a hard time finding the way there. He asked people and took the subway and then transferred to a bus. He felt like he had really gone back to the past after going through some troubles. He got off the bus and went up the alleyway. Woof woof. The sound of a dog barking. The vis that were stuck together. The wires hanging over his head. The green-roofed house that was oddly located between the hills. It felt like walking through a nostalgic scenery. It was only strange. As he walked, his curiosity turned into anticipation. ¡°I wonder what it looks like.¡± There was a delivery box in front of the door. It was a side dish sent by his mother. Yoo-hyun opened the door with the key in his bag and went in. Click. When he turned on the light, the dark room brightened up and a familiar scene unfolded. It was small. Very small. It felt smaller than the bathroom of the house he lived in. He took off his shoes and went in, and saw a small family photo on the wall. There were young mother and father, and a sister who looked very young. They were smiling. Seeing their affectionate family, he remembered some old thoughts that he had forgotten. At that moment, he muttered without knowing it. ¡°Stupid bastard.¡± He was never a kind son. He went to work and became independent, and only saw them once or twice a year. When he was busy, he couldn¡¯t even take care of that, but his mother neverined once. She passed away suddenly in an ident and he could only see her then. He thought he was indifferent to emotions, but he remembered how much his heart hurt at his mother¡¯s funeral that day. ¡°Poo.¡± He took a deep breath and sat at the desk. The phrase written on the desk was very impressive. He was proud that he lived a life that matched his motto. There was no regret in Yoo-hyun¡¯s life as a sessful man. That¡¯s what he thought. But now he felt it differently. Maybe he had gone back to live a life full of regrets again. He wondered if heaven had given him this opportunity for that reason. He was lost in thought for a moment and turned on theputer main unit on the desk. Chirp. The first thing that hit his ears was the booting sound. It was so big. It had been a long time. He waited for the booting screen to appear on the palm-sized monitor and looked around the desk. There were stacks of Hanseong Group¡¯s aptitude test papers. He opened one and saw that it was nothing but meaningless content. It was just a test to weed out people who had problems with their personality or didn¡¯t fit thepany. But he could guess what he felt at that time by looking at the papers that were ckened. Desperation. He was desperate. He pushed himself hard as if he would be a loser in life if he didn¡¯t get into argepany. The English books and major books that filled the bookshelf told him how much sweat he had shed. In a word, they were worn out by his hands. Theputer screen was even worse. There were folders of self-introductions written forrgepanies such as Hanseong, Ilseong, Shinwha, Yurim, LK, etc. Inside, there were files with names like ¡®version01¡¯, ¡®final¡¯, st¡¯, ¡®reallyst¡¯, etc. There were hundreds of them. It showed his obsession beyond desperation. He opened the folder with the sorted files and saw a calendar with his job schedule. Thepanies that had announced their results had O or X marks on them, and the only one with an O was Hanseong Electronics¡¯ paper. It meant that he had failed all the otherpanies in the paper screening. And today. The final paper results, including the aptitude test results, came out. Yoo-hyun marked a circle under today¡¯s date. ¡°If I was really my old self, I would have marked an O while jumping around.¡± He would have done that. Even then, Hanseong was one of the toppanies in Korea. He felt like he had gained the world when he got a job. His goal was clear. To be the president of Hanseong Electronics. He realized it only after he achieved his goal. It was all meaningless. A bitter smile appeared on Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips. Chapter 4: Chapter 4:
Chapter 4 Click. Yoo-hyun opened the file of his self-introduction letter. It was filled with many certificates that he didn¡¯t know where to use, formal volunteer activities, unnecessarily high English scores, records of his school life, and reasons why he wanted to join thepany. It was the same kind of self-introduction letter that he had read thousands of times as an interviewer. He could see his past life between the poorly decorated contents. He rummaged through the drawers and found a pile of notebooks. They were full of traces of his studies, with no nk spaces, and coffee stains here and there. ¡°I worked really hard.¡± He had lived a desperate life, almost pitifully. He felt more heavy than proud of his passion. He knew better than anyone what the end would be like. He looked at the records left on his phone and saw that he had almost no friends. He had no contact with his schoolmates or seniors. From then on, he ran only for sess. What made him like this? Why did he cling to money and sess so much? Yoo-hyun tried to recall the edge of his memory. It was probably when he came back from the army on vacation. When he returned home with a happy heart, he saw his father fighting with debt collectors and his mother crying with swollen eyes. There were stickers of seizure all over the house. The only thing left was debt. That¡¯s how therge garden and the apple tree that he nted with his childhood disappearedpletely from his memory. That¡¯s when he realized it. He felt in his heart how scary money was. His life changed from then on, too. He changed his major for employment, and worked hard to get schrships somehow. All he could see was a narrow path to sess. ¡°¡­¡± It was a painful memory that changed his lifepletely, but it was also blurred now. Maybe the feelings he felt now would also fade away soon. He might wish to live differently, but then fly away and repeat the same mistakes again. He couldn¡¯t do that. ¡°No. I can¡¯t. I won¡¯t.¡± Yoo-hyun straightened his posture and put his hands on the keyboard. He closed his eyes and looked back at the past 20 years. The memories of joining Hansung Electronics and bing the president shed like a panorama. They were moments that he once thought were great enough to be proud of. They were records that he wrote down thinking that they would be apass for someone else¡¯s life. But now they were history of regret and wrong milestones to correct. It was useless to package them as a brilliant path to sess. He couldn¡¯t hide the people who were harmed by Yoo-hyun, who ran without regard for means and methods along the way. Yoo-hyun knew it too. He just ignored it. Yoo-hyun had no colleagues. They were allpetitors or tools for sess. -You admit it. You have a lot of talent. If you used that talent not for your own sake, but for your colleagues who work with you, you would have lived a more wonderful life. The words that his boss, whom Yoo-hyun respected the most, left him came to his mind again. Whenever he heard those words, he remembered his face that had been a brake for him. But now he was someone he couldn¡¯t see even if he wanted to. ¡°I wish you had taught me more before you left.¡± But then, Yoo-hyun realized it suddenly. He was still alive too. That meant? There was still a chance left for him. It felt like he had poured a bucket of cold water over his head. Yoo-hyun straightened his face and sat up straight. Even if this was a dream, he had to change it. Whether he was President Han Yoo-hyun or rookie Han Yoo-hyun or just Han Yoo-hyun as an individual, he didn¡¯t want to live a life that made everyone unhappy like before. He was determined not to dy or run away any longer. Tadadadadak. As he typed on the keyboard, the screen showed the way he would walk from now on. He didn¡¯t know exactly how to do it. The only thing certain was that he shouldn¡¯t walk the same path as before. From now on, it wasn¡¯t a life that only looked ahead for money and sess. A life that looked around. A life that wasn¡¯t lonely without anyone to confide in sincerely. A life that was rich with people¡¯s warmth. A life that helped someone else. That¡¯s what he wanted to live. Yoo-hyun wrote down the new history that he would write again at Hansung in his head, and didn¡¯t take his hands off the keyboard for a long time. It was night before he knew it. Yoo-hyun filled his hunger with the side dishes his mother sent him and opened the front door and went outside. He walked down from the fifth floor and walked on the concrete floor. He spread his hands and took a deep breath, and the warm air filled his lungs. It was a smell that reminded him of the old days. He walked a little and saw a hill that went up along a narrow road. He climbed up the hill and saw the neighborhood at a nce. He saw low buildings crowded under the dim street lights and cracked concrete walls. He felt familiar with the old cars parked on the side of the road and the signs of buildings stuck everywhere. His memories were vivid. He felt like he had reallye back to the past. Honk, honk. The sound of car horns ringingte at night was followed by people¡¯s shouts. ¡°Shut up!¡± ¡°That bastard!¡± He turned his head and saw a car parked at the corner of the hill. It seemed to be stuck, unable to pass through the narrow alleyway where cars were lined up on both sides. The cars on the sloped road didn¡¯t know why they had stopped. They only sensed that something was wrong. If only that one car would move¡­ It looked like a simple task from afar. It seemed hopeless, but it could have been fixedpletely with a little drive. Suddenly, he thought that his life was the same. It was tangled like a thread, and he didn¡¯t know where to start unraveling it, but the answer might have been simple. If he wanted to live a different life, he just had to change. He could throw away his past and actpletely differently. ¡°Yes. I just have to change little by little. I can definitely change.¡± His resolution scattered in the air. He slept very deeply. When he opened his eyes, he felt a pleasant sensation throughout his body. He didn¡¯t feel the sharp pain in his shoulders or the chronic ache in his back. He confirmed that he still had the body of 20 years ago and felt anew how good it was to be young. His physical abilities had improved in many ways, but he still felt awkward using his body. He suddenly wondered. ¡®Can I y golf well?¡¯ He knew the theory in his head, but he wasn¡¯t sure if his body would follow. He stood in front of the mirror and swung his arms around. His waist turned smoothly. ¡°Maybe I can do it?¡± His body remembered the movement. It was a bit awkward at first, but he quickly adapted, and he realized that his body¡¯s movement was controlled by his brain. Maybe acting was also like his old memories. His body flinched at that thought. No way. That couldn¡¯t happen. He couldn¡¯t repeat the same mistakes. Before that, he had to sort out his current situation first. He dressed up and headed to school. It was his graduation semester, and he had already taken the final exams, so he didn¡¯t need to attend any more sses. But he had something to do. It was the library assistant job. He didn¡¯t remember it well either. He hardly spent any money, and he studied hard all the time, so he did this part-time job for fun. He was excited on his way to school. He had never been to school after graduation. ¡®What would it look like?¡¯ He looked at the scenery passing by the bus window and recalled his old memories, but they were vague. He couldn¡¯t remember what the buildings looked like, what the sses were like, what club he was in. He couldn¡¯t even remember his ssmates or seniors or juniors. He only remembered studying hard. He clearly remembered changing majors though. He saw it in his resume, but he remembered that he entered psychology department. He thought he did it for fun at that time. There was also a reason that it was rtively easy to get in. His life changedpletely after changing majors, but he seemed to enjoy it then. ¡®I think I got along with people too.¡¯ He remembered drinking with people on thewn andughing and chatting like a snapshot photo. While he was thinking about this and that, he arrived at school. When he entered through the narrow back gate, he saw an old green building. ¡°Ah, that¡¯s the business building.¡± It was amazing. He thought he had no memory at all, but when he saw the building, it came to his mind like a lie. He drank 100 won coffee from the vending machine on the second floor, stood in a long line in front of the copier, he also went around the building once because he couldn¡¯t find the ssroom, and waited for more than an hour to meet the professor. He looked around the school with curiosity. There was a pavilion on the pond and a widewn next to it. Many students wereughing and smiling as they passed by. He suddenly remembered walking on the campus street 20 years ago. He felt like he knew where to go. He arrived at the library without looking at any signs. The building looked quite refinedpared to other buildings because it was newly built. When he entered through the entrance connected to the basement floor, he remembered studying there for hours. He stayed upte many nights. Probably, there was a snack bar next to it. When he turned around the corner, there was indeed a snack bar. He ate three meals a day here. It was the perfect ce for him, cheap and opente. He still spent a lot of time at school or work, just like before. What was so serious that he pushed himself so hard? It was no wonder that he had no time to clear up the misunderstanding with his parents. He shook his head and went up to the third floor of the library. Click. He opened the library door with the key in his bag and passed through the gate with his student ID. The first thing he saw was empty tables. There were so many tables that it was more appropriate to call it a reading room than a library. He sat down at the librarian¡¯s desk in the center and saw the tables surrounding him clearly. He imagined the people sitting in the empty seats. He saw someone who drew lines on the book so hard that it tore the paper. There was also someone who kept dragging the chair and making noise. He remembered someone who just slept on the table, and someone who fought over a seat. ¡°Right. I used to observe people here.¡± He remembered now. He observed people and inferred their psychology when he was bored here. He didn¡¯t have a great pride or regret about psychology. He was just curious. The librarian¡¯s job was a position where he could observe people for work. He had to check if anyone took books out, if anyone left their seats unattended, if anyone ate food in the library. He got used to observing people and gradually got more detailed information. Then he realized. His eyes were pretty good. At some point, he could roughly figure out people by just ncing at them. He spent a year and a half like that. He must have observed thousands of people during that time. ¡°So that¡¯s why.¡± He leaned back on his chair and chuckled. When he entered thepany, he discovered his great strength in an unexpected area. It was the fact that he had good observation skills. He could read their thoughts by looking at their expressions, clothes, essories, and desk spaces. Thanks to that, he could act ording to their thoughts. In other words, he moved with tact. Chapter 5: Chapter 5:
Chapter 5 Yoo-hyun had no academic background or connections, but he was able to be the president of Hanseong Electronics thanks to his almost 80% sense of tact. He knew when to speak and when to keep quiet, and that was half the battle in corporate life. He could find out what his superiors wanted and scratch their itches for them, and that earned him some favors. It was natural for Yoo-hyun, but not for others. He realized that after he entered thepany and shed with countless people. That¡¯s why Yoo-hyun could shine alone. He didn¡¯t know when it started, but he finally understood. Not much time had passed, and the tables in the third floor library were packed with students. There were hardly any students who came to borrow books. Most of them came up to study because they couldn¡¯t get a seat in the basement reading room. The tables were full of students, and it felt like he had gone back to the old days. ¡®Maybe I should take a look.¡¯ Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and took the books that the students had returned to a bookshelf on one side of the wall. As he did so, he nced at a female student sitting there. Her fingernails were bitten off. It looked like she had just gotten her nails done, but judging by how she bit them off, it didn¡¯t seem like a simple habit. Her tightly closed lips were curled inward and invisible, and her ankles were hooked on the legs of the chair. Her blinking rate was also faster than other people¡¯s. It was a sign of anxiety. But it didn¡¯t seem like it was because of exam preparation. She had been here for quite a while, but she still hadn¡¯t opened her book. Instead, she had her phone clenched in her hand. ¡®It must be a guy problem.¡¯ Her hair curled up to her shoulders was lively. It wasn¡¯t permed. It was a work of art that she had gotten at a hair salon in the morning. The well-dressed purple dress was impressive. Looking at the ring on her ring finger that she had been fiddling with, he guessed what had happened. She must have had some trouble with her boyfriend. It looked like he had observed her for a long time as if he was a stalker, but Yoo-hyun had just taken a peek. Hmm. Yoo-hyun was slightly surprised. Was it because of his rejuvenated body? His eyesight was definitely better than before. With his long experience added to that, he could obtain the necessary information in an instant. If other people had been watching Yoo-hyun, they wouldn¡¯t have even noticed that he had briefly paid attention to the female student. He felt like he had received an unexpected gift. Yoo-hyun was about to turn his head back when it happened. The hand that had been holding the phone tightly opened up and showed a new message that came in. -Sorry I can¡¯t keep our promise today. I thought about it a lot and I think we should break up. Well, well. He didn¡¯t mean to see it¡­ He felt like he had peeked into her private life for no reason. He wished his eyes weren¡¯t so good at times like this. No, he shouldn¡¯t have paid attention to it reflexively. It was because of his habit of observing people that he had ingrained in his body. Yoo-hyun finished sorting out the books and nced at a male student as he passed by the table and moved back to his seat. The male student was furrowing his brow and puffing up his cheeks with air. He was tapping his finger on the desk and shaking his leg as if he had an important examing up soon. If that¡¯s the case, you should read at least one more word. He¡¯ll probably go out for a smoke soon. Grrr. The male student couldn¡¯t turn a single page and got up from his seat, taking out a cigarette from his pocket. ¡®As expected.¡¯ It was exactly as he had thought. It was his experience from thepany that paid off. Whether it was then or now, young or old, people¡¯s behavior patterns had simr aspects. ¡°What¡¯s the point of this? I can¡¯t even take care of one person.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled at the satisfying result of his prediction, but then he sighed. He was good at using his tact to achieve results in thepany, but he couldn¡¯t take care of the people around him. It made him feel even more bitter. After that, Yoo-hyun paid more attention to the people passing by. And he realized one thing. ¡°My head doesn¡¯t hurt that much.¡± He used to get a headache when he processed so much information at once, but not now. It could be because he was younger, or because he had less stress. The sure thing was that the more he cared about his surroundings, the more sensitive he made himself. Yoo-hyun told himself to go slower and more rxed in his changed life. ording to the library work log, today was Yoo-hyun¡¯sst day of work. He didn¡¯t feel anything right now, but if it had been 20 years ago, he would have felt a mix of relief and regret. It was time to say goodbye to the ce where he had worked for a year and a half. Or maybe he was too busy preparing for a job back then? He didn¡¯t remember, so it could have been true. While he was thinking about this and that, someone called him. ¡°Senior, I¡¯m here.¡± She had straight bangs and a round face. Her dimples when she smiled were impressive. She came straight to the librarian¡¯s seat, so she must be Jo Eun-ah, who worked part-time as a librarian with him. His memory was vague, but ording to the text messages they exchanged, she was his junior in the department. The certain thing was that they weren¡¯t very close. Yoo-hyun naturally raised his hand and lifted his eyebrows as a sign of wee. ¡°You¡¯re here?¡± ¡°Yes. Th-thank you for your hard work.¡± She showed her surprise from the stiff title of senior to the short answer. He could tell that the previous Yoo-hyun hadn¡¯t treated her very kindly. What did he look like in other people¡¯s eyes? He suddenly wondered. ¡°Do you want to have a drink if you have time?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Jo Eun-ah¡¯s eyes widened. She looked like she had heard something unbelievable. ¡°It¡¯s ourst day.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ Yes.¡± When Yoo-hyun nodded, Jo Eun-ah quickly put down her bag and followed him out. The two stood in front of the vending machine in the library corridor. ¡°Lemonade?¡± ¡°Huh? How did you know?¡± ¡®Well, you were staring at the lemonade.¡¯ Yoo-hyun smirked and took out a drink from the vending machine and sat on a bench next to it. ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll enjoy it.¡± ¡°Well, sure.¡± Jo Eun-ah smiled brightly and opened her mouth in the rxed atmosphere. ¡°Maybe we won¡¯t see each other much after this. Can I call you oppa?¡± Yoo-hyun was startled for a moment. ¡®What is this nonsense?¡¯ He was dumbfounded by her sudden change of attitude, but well, he didn¡¯t care much about titles. ¡°Sure, go ahead.¡± ¡°Yay. Hehe. I thought you had some problem because you were so quiet and only studied.¡± ¡°What problem?¡± When Yoo-hyun asked seriously, Jo Eun-ah gave a slightly awkward smile. ¡°You know, some people have trouble getting along with others. So they find it hard to talk first.¡± ¡°Did I?¡± ¡°I actually found that very frustrating. I feel dizzy when I don¡¯t talk.¡± He felt like he understood why Jo Eun-ah had kept his distance from her back then. He could sense her talkativeness. Did he say something wrong? It was enough for Yoo-hyun to worry seriously. Jo Eun-ah didn¡¯t notice Yoo-hyun shaking his head and continued talking excitedly. ¡°Do you know that you¡¯re a mystery figure in our department?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°You suddenly transferred in without anyone knowing your name and topped the department.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°But no one knows who you are, oppa. That mysterious name, Han Yoo-hyun. We also call you Han Yoo-ryeong. Hehe.¡± Sheughs as if she can¡¯t believe what she¡¯s saying. Yoo-ryeong. Ghost. That¡¯s how he might have appeared to others. He always remembered himself being alone. He had a reason for that. He preferred to be by himself, because he didn¡¯t have to care about anyone else and he could use his time more efficiently. While he was thinking, Jo Eun-ah¡¯s words reached his ears. ¡°Oppa, you ignore everyone, but actually people are very conscious of you.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Look over there. That Hyun-woo inside is also studying in the third floor library on purpose because of you.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± He saw a man sitting at a table inside the ss door. He had seen him studying hard when he walked around earlier. He looked so desperate that he reminded Yoo-hyun of his old self. ¡°Anyway, oppa, you¡¯re a difficult person. You¡¯re also very prickly.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t like you. I just didn¡¯t have time.¡± Yoo-hyun said lightly, but Jo Eun-ah was not satisfied. ¡°I know. But they say even a brief encounter is fate. Don¡¯t you feel sad that we might never see each other again without having a proper conversation?¡± ¡°True.¡± ¡°We should drink together and talk about life. You never know, it might help uster.¡± ¡°¡­¡± If it were the old Yoo-hyun, he would have nodded his head vigorously. He didn¡¯t believe that he had to maintain rtionships with people for social life. He thought that superficial connections would only hold him back. Yoo-hyun who joined thepany was the same. He ignored other people and only tried to impress his boss or seniors who could help him directly. He thought that emotionalbor should be done in productive ces. But now it was different. His mouth wouldn¡¯t open, just like his confused mind. Jo Eun-ah, who had been talking non-stop, lowered her voice and looked at the atmosphere before opening her mouth. ¡°¡­Oppa, what are you doing after this?¡± She swallowed her dry saliva and her eyelids were trembling. Her hands were tightly holding the hem of her skirt. Chapter 6: Chapter 6:
Chapter 6 It was just as Jo Eun-ah had said. When Yoo-hyun entered the building of his department, he didn¡¯t see any students who greeted him warmly. Maybe a slight bow from his juniors in the same major? He didn¡¯t expect much, but it felt even worse when he saw it for himself. Inhyun University was not known for its humanities department. It was more famous for its engineering department. And since it was not in the Seoul area, its ranking was also low. The number of Inhyun University business students who got hired by Hansung was very few. Of course, at that time, Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t have any seniors who could help him. And Yoo-hyun, who studied hard all the time, didn¡¯t bother to take care of his juniors either. He didn¡¯t care about the people around him and only focused on moving forward. It was like seeing Yoo-hyun at hispany. ¡®It wasn¡¯t the right way.¡¯ He thought it was the best at that time, but it wasn¡¯t when he looked back. He shouldn¡¯t have been obsessed with getting a job right away. He should have mingled with more people. And he should have learned how to take care of people naturally. Also, he should have broadened his horizons. ¡®Don¡¯t just work all the time.¡¯ He wanted to change right away, but it was exam season and he didn¡¯t have much contact with the people in his department. He could only end it with a slightly more friendly greeting. Yoo-hyun came out of the department building and sat on a bench on campus. Students wearing different clothes passed by in front of Yoo-hyun. As he sat quietly and watched them, he noticed a certain pattern. Their small movements and actions were like traffic lights, giving him living information. He suddenly wondered what it would have been like if he had continued studying psychology. He wasn¡¯t the type of schr, so he wouldn¡¯t have achieved much. And he wasn¡¯t the type of person who cared about others, so he wouldn¡¯t have been good at counseling either. ¡°I guess working at thepany suits me better.¡± He chuckled. As he was sitting there and thinking about random things, someone called him. ¡°Hello, Steve.¡± ¡°¡­¡± It was a foreigner with a tall height and blue eyes. ¡°What are you doing here? Do you have someone to wait for?¡± He was clearly pointing at Yoo-hyun and talking to him. Steve was the English name that Yoo-hyun used at hispany. Did he start using that name from then on? He recognized his face, but he wasn¡¯t sure who he was. Whatever. Yoo-hyun naturally replied in English. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m just looking at the people passing by. This is a great ce to rx and kill time.¡± ¡°Wow, how did you improve your English so much?¡± ¡°Uh¡­ I guess it got better because I worked hard?¡± ¡°Really amazing. Your vocabry and pronunciation are so good that I would think you¡¯re a native speaker. How did you do that?¡± He couldn¡¯t help butugh. Hepleted his MBA program at Stanford University in the US. What if he couldn¡¯t speak English then? That would be ridiculous. After talking to him for a while, he remembered who he was. His name was James. He was an English teacher as expected. Even after finishing his course, he followed him persistently and tried to be friends with him. Thanks to that, they had a pleasant conversation and even went to y billiards together. They became close friends. ¡®I didn¡¯t even meet anyone from my department¡­¡¯ There was a clear reason why he met James. It was because he was a helpful person. He was a perfect textbook for studying English conversation without spending any money. Judging from their conversation, Yoo-hyun at that time couldugh and talk enough. He just chose his people carefully. ¡®Sigh.¡¯ Yoo-hyun sighed inwardly and reached out his hand to wrap up their conversation. ¡°James. It was really fun thanks to you.¡± ¡°No problem. Steve, let¡¯s see each other again.¡± James looked surprised by the handshake, but then smiled brightly and left his seat. He had a nice conversation, but Yoo-hyun felt a bitter taste in his mouth. He remembered how he struggled to move forward back then. He only took the people who were necessary and drew a line with those who he thought were unnecessary. These actions made his already scarce rtionships even more fragmentary. In the end, there was not a single person left who sincerely stayed with him. ¡°How did I live like that?¡± Yoo-hyun muttered as he watched the setting sun. He didn¡¯t want to take the same bus back. He felt like the same routine would repeat itself. Instead, Yoo-hyun walked to find a different route. It was a time when he couldn¡¯t check the map on his phone or any other device. He just walked wherever his feet took him. It was an inefficient thing to do, but he felt refreshed because he did something he didn¡¯t usually do. Trudge trudge. His knees didn¡¯t hurt even if he walked for a long time. His young body was definitely different. Bang bang bang bang bang. He looked around at the loud noise and saw that there were construction sites everywhere. It was arge-scale apartment development project that covered a wide area. There were apartment sales information posters all over the road. ¡®Woosang Construction? Why does the name sound familiar¡­?¡¯ It was definitely not a major constructionpany. He had never seen it in Seoul, so maybe it went bankruptter. ¡°Ah¡­ right. Woosang!¡± He was right. Thepany went bankrupt due to a massive fraud in apartment sales. The damage amounted to hundreds of billions of won. It was still in his memory, so it must have been big news. He heard that there were quite a few people he knew who were affected by it because it was near his hometown. ¡®You should have done some research. Idiots.¡¯ He thought something simr at that time. It was because he had no direct connection to it. ¡°Wait.¡± He realized that knowing the future had some useful aspects. It was because he could avoid thesendmines. He had risen to the president of Hansung Electronics 20 yearster. He knew the rtions with China, Japan, and the US at least. And he had some useful information in his head about the economic trends based on big cycles, the movements of exchange rates and raw materials, and the future growth industries. He couldn¡¯t predict the ups and downs of stocks or real estate like a ghost, but he could make big bets. ¡®Just investing in stocks¡­¡¯ He clearly remembered this part because he was a newbie in society who cared about what others thought. There were many seniors who cried orughed because of their fund or stock investments. He could sell what was falling now or buy what would riseter. He could use the money he earned to buy real estate at the right time and build a building. That was one way to do it. No, he could make more money by investing in foreign stocks. He had information about thepanies that were doing well in the world 20 yearster. Especially if he invested in venture capital firms that became unicorns, he could easily make hundreds of times more money. Buying cryptocurrency was another way to do it. His thoughts followed one another. Before he knew it, he didn¡¯t see the surroundings and only thought about money. He wasn¡¯t much different from Yoo-hyun in the future. Yoo-hyun shook his head violently as he realized that. ¡°No. No way.¡± He had vowed not to live a life chasing after sess and money. Did he already forget that? That¡¯s why people say that people don¡¯t change. Money? He made enough money to see for himself. He lived well without envy from others. But there was nothing left. Even if he had money, he didn¡¯t know how to use it properly. Rather, he became more selective of people because of money. A new life given to him again. This time, he didn¡¯t want to live a life chasing after money. Of course, if there was a really necessary moment, he could make money too. But even then, his goal should not be money, but people. ¡®People over money.¡¯ It was also what his father said before. He decided to live a different life and change himself. To do that, he thought that he had to put even small actions into practice. ¡®Send greetings to my loved ones every day.¡¯ He didn¡¯t do this before because he said he had no time. He didn¡¯t meet them because he was busy with work, so they gradually drifted apart in his heart too. It was just a phone call, but he couldn¡¯t do that simple thing. Yoo-hyun took a deep breath and held his phone in his hand. He called his mother first. ¡°Hi, Mom. I just called. Yes. Mom, your side dishes were delicious. Thank you so much. No. Haha.¡± -Oh¡­ okay. Was his son¡¯s gentle voice too unfamiliar? His mother¡¯s answer sounded awkward to him. ¡°Okay. I¡¯lle down tomorrow, Mom. I miss you. Bye.¡± -I¡¯ll wait for you. But as the conversation went on, the voice on the other end of the phone became brighter. He could tell that she was smiling, even though he couldn¡¯t see her face. He felt a smile on his own face too. Next was his father¡¯s turn. He was sure that his father would be surprised when he answered the phone. They didn¡¯t have a good rtionship and rarely called each other. The sparse call history with his father on his phone confirmed his memory. Ring ring ring. The phone rang and his father¡¯s curt voice came through. He used to hate that voice, but now it sounded warm to him. -What¡¯s up? ¡°Dad, I¡¯m nning toe down tomorrow.¡± -Tomorrow? ¡°Oh, are you busy?¡± His father hesitated at his question. -Well, I am¡­ but juste anyway. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll see you tomorrow. I miss y¡­¡± Click. His father hung up before he could finish his sentence. He didn¡¯t think his father was avoiding him on purpose. He just wasn¡¯t used to talking to his son yet. He decided to improve his rtionship with his father when he went down this time. After calling his sister, he called his friends. Kim Hyun-soo, Kang Jun-ki, Ha Jun-seok. These three were his hometown friends who had been close since elementary school. They were the ones who helped him when he was struggling. They had a lot of memories together. He thought they would always be together when they grew up. He recalled his childhood memories and called them one by one. They all had the same response: ¡®What¡¯s up with you?¡¯ It made sense. He had been busy studying after he finished his military service and didn¡¯t see them much. He probably didn¡¯t call them much either, judging by theck of call records on his phone. But friends are friends, after all. They teased him for sounding like an old man with his awkward tone, andughed at hisme jokes. He felt nostalgic even from their trivial conversations. Their voices sounded young and unfamiliar, but he tried to talk more casually on purpose. ¡°Come on. I¡¯m buying. Just show up.¡± -Really? You? Did you win the lottery or something? They seemed amazed that he called them personally and offered to buy them drinks. It was funny to see them act so surprised as if they had made an appointment. He made a promise to see them when he went down and ended the call. He had used studying as an excuse not to see them, but he had even less time after he joined thepany. His friends who were barely making ends meet gradually drifted apart from him. He regretted it after it was over. He realized that having three true friends was a sess in life, as the old saying goes. He didn¡¯t know that back then. ¡°I know now.¡± Yeah, he knew now. The rtionships that he took for granted, like family and friends, were the most precious ones. He knew that he had to cherish and maintain them more closely now that they were close again. He had officially finished what he had to do now. He was done with his librarian job at the library, so he didn¡¯t have to go to school unless he wanted to get his diploma. If it was like before, he would have been busy preparing for the Hansung Electronics interview, but he didn¡¯t need to do that now. He was already the president of thepany, after all. He was confident that he knew more about experience, skills, andpany affairs than the interviewer did. He also had a lot of experience as an interviewer himself, so he could handle any situation well. More than that, ¡®What am I going to do after I join Hansung?¡¯ That was his real concern. He remembered the funeral scene of his colleague Kwon Se-jung and boarded the bus. Chapter 7: Chapter 7:
Chapter 7 The bus ran for three hours and finally stopped at Yoo-hyun¡¯s hometown. ¡°This is it.¡± The apartmentplex that had been filled with buildings behind the river was not yet built, and the old town that had been redeveloped still looked the same as before. He found the address that his mother had given him and saw a cluster of single-story farmhouses at the end of the mountain slope. It was a house that he vaguely remembered. After his mother passed away, his father moved to another region and he had no reason to visit this ce. ¡°Here it is.¡± Yoo-hyun stopped in front of the house and looked at the blue roof with peeling paint, recalling the two-story mansion he had lived in when he was young. It was not far from here, and it had many memories left in it. There was a swing in the well-kept spacious garden, and a small hut that had been Yoo-hyun¡¯s hideout. Memories tend to be beautified, but they were happy memories. He still remembered them vividly, but how did he feel when he faced the house? It seemed like the miserable feelings from that time were still lingering like the dregs at the bottom of a coffee cup. ¡®I will definitely restore it.¡¯ Wasn¡¯t that the reason why Yoo-hyun pursued sess with such determination? He shook off the old thoughts that suddenly came to his mind and stepped into the empty entrance. Then he met eyes with his mother who was washing lettuce in the small yard. ¡°Oh? Hyun-ah.¡± ¡°Mother¡­¡± His heart fluttered as he faced his young mother who had no wrinkles. He vividly remembered his childhood with her. She always smiled at him in front of him. She was like that even at thest moment. He couldn¡¯t contact her or take good care of her. But even when she was dying, she tried to reassure her worthless son with a strained smile. As he remembered that, his defenses copsed. He felt regret piercing through his body from head to toe. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t take another step forward. Then his mother wiped her hands on a towel and came over to pat his back. ¡°Oh dear, are you tired froming here?¡± ¡°No¡­¡± Pat pat. ¡°It¡¯s okay. It¡¯s okay. You did well. You haven¡¯t eaten yet, right?¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head as he leaned on his mother¡¯s small embrace, suppressing the emotions that welled up in him. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s eat then. Just wait a minute.¡± How did it feel to face his young mother who was alive 20 years ago? ¡®I¡¯m really d I came back.¡¯ He was grateful for the miraculous change in his life, putting everything else aside. Nothing else mattered in front of him, not money, sess, or any wealth or glory. A littleter. ¡°Here, let¡¯s eat.¡± Various side dishes and meat that his mother cooked were ced on the small table. His mother sat down and watched Yoo-hyun eat with a pleased expression. ¡°Mother, you eat too.¡± ¡°I already ate. And I can¡¯t eat more here. I¡¯ll gain weight.¡± ¡°Where did I gain weight? You¡¯re still so pretty.¡± ¡°Ho ho, oh my. Where did you learn to say such nice things? Huh?¡± His mother¡¯s lips curled up at his awkwardpliment. She looked exactly like he remembered her from his childhood. She was rxed and cheerful, unlike Yoo-hyun who had been frustrated by his fallen life. When Yoo-hyun finished eating, his mother opened her mouth. ¡°Hyun-ah, I think I¡¯m going to take over the side dish shop this time.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°The owner is opening another store and he wants me to run the original one. He likes my cooking skills.¡± He looked at his mother who spoke cautiously after hesitating for a while. He guessed why she did that. She must have sensed that Yoo-hyun had reacted negatively to her work before. And she must have tried to bear all the burden by herself. Without understanding anything about her life. At least not now. Yoo-hyun smiled reassuringly at his mother and asked back. ¡°Are you not tired?¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard. But how happy do you think I am when people enjoy my side dishes?¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Of course. I don¡¯t know why I lived like a fool without doing anything before.¡± Was it to reassure Yoo-hyun? Mother¡¯s gestures became more frequent. Yoo-hyun knew it. It was hard enough to sit in the office and face theputer. But it was impossible to not feel the hardship of making a living by selling side dishes. He could have pretended to agree and move on, but he was curious about mother¡¯s sincerity. ¡°It must be hard. You¡¯re working so hard.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes, mother.¡± ¡°Are you trying to make me feel better on purpose?¡± Mother asked him, and Yoo-hyun hurriedly replied. ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Your father is also working hard and doing well. We thought everything was over, but we¡¯re recovering. I¡¯m much happier now.¡± ¡°¡­¡± It was a very positive answer. Her eyes were steady, her voice and breathing were calm. Her hand on the table naturally told him that she was not lying. Yoo-hyun was far away, but mother was the one who witnessed the copse of the house. The house became smaller, and the clothes they wore were not as good as before. She used to never get a drop of water on her hands, but now she ran a side dish shop. How could she be so optimistic? As if she read Yoo-hyun¡¯s curiosity, mother continued. ¡°We don¡¯t need money. Really. If you¡¯re worried, I¡¯ll make a lot of money and take care of you. Don¡¯t worry too much and livefortably.¡± ¡°Haha, we don¡¯t need money. Use it to travel or something.¡± ¡°That¡¯s what you should earn and send me.¡± ¡°Hahaha, yes. Yes. Mother, when I make money, let¡¯s travel together and eat delicious food.¡± Yoo-hyunughed loudly and added some cheerful words. It was quite different from his usual self. He felt unfamiliar and his lips kept curling up. There were tears in his eyes. He saw mother off as she returned to the side dish shop. She said she was fine, but he couldn¡¯t help noticing her clothes. A gray round cotton T-shirt and jeans. There were stains from the side dishes on them. ¡°Sigh.¡± He let out a breath full of cheeks and went to his small room. There were photo albums from his childhood and records from his school days. There were also quite a few awards, most of them rted to art. He liked art. He remembered the memories he had forgotten long ago. It felt like he was in a museum. The records of his young memories that he faced for the first time in 20 years made Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart flutter. ¡°Haha, what is this?¡± Heughed at the picture of him making a funny face with his friends at the valley. He looked so happy without any pretense. There were also nostalgic sticker photos and friendship notes with awkward limbs. What about Yoo-hyun in the photo? He was bright and cheerful, with no worries at all. It was something he could never see in himself now. He smiled at the flower-decorated box and opened it. There were letters piled up inside. They were handwritten letters from girls in middle and high school. He was so embarrassed by them when he was young that he deliberately avoided the girls who confessed to him. ¡°Wow, Han Yoo-hyun lived a fun life.¡± The past Han Yoo-hyun was bright and cheerful. He had many friends and was quite popr. He seemed to enjoy living every day. But how did he end up like this? He changed when he saw the house falling down, but in fact he embraced all the worries and anxieties by himself. He moved forward with the power of resentment against his parents and the world, but looking back, it was all an excuse. Victim mentality, greed, obsession. The negative emotions that once rolled up grew like snowballs and eroded Yoo-hyun¡¯s inner self. He lived a lonely life without any room for himself, as if he would copse if he didn¡¯t push himself hard enough. Couldn¡¯t he have changed if he had listened to mother¡¯s words a little bit? Why couldn¡¯t he care about the closest people when he followed his boss¡¯s words so well? The answer was right in front of him, but he only chased after an invisible mirage. Regret and self-me always brought back memories. Mother came back around sunset. She said it would take some time and went to the hair salon. Yoo-hyun thought of mother¡¯s smiling face and decided to be more cheerful. ¡°Mother, your new perm looks good, doesn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Oh? How did you know? Is it okay?¡± ¡°Yes, the curls look good on you. You have young-looking skin, so it¡¯s better to tie up your side hair. It makes you look more lively and suits you well.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, actually, when I got this perm¡­¡± The conversation flowed more naturally as Yoo-hyun matched his mother¡¯s interests. His mother raised her voice excitedly, and Yoo-hyunughed. He had treated his mother the same way he had tried to win over the people at thepany. But his mother¡¯s reaction was much better than he expected. She talked to him like a close friend, sharing her inner thoughts. His mother was also a person. She liked it when he showed interest, and she opened up when he empathized with her. Why couldn¡¯t he do this simple thing before? ¡®I¡¯ll do better.¡¯ Yoo-hyun silently thanked her and looked into her eyes. They chatted for a long time, until his father came in. ¡°Father.¡± ¡°Oh, you¡¯re here.¡± ¡°Yes. How have you been?¡± Yoo-hyun greeted his father more warmly than his usual cold expression. ¡°Yeah.¡± His father turned his head and answered awkwardly. Only then did Yoo-hyun see his father¡¯s face clearly. The furrowed brow, the slumped shoulders, and the feet pointing outward more than the heels showed that he had a hard time in his daily life. His father nced at him as if wondering why he was acting like this, and changed his posture. This was the time to be more friendly with him. But the words didn¡¯te out easily. ¡°Father, dinner¡­¡± ¡°Honey, I¡¯m done.¡± ¡°Yes. Rest well.¡± Thud. In the end, his father went into his room without listening to Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. It felt awkward. They didn¡¯t look like they had a good rtionship. His mother quietly looked at Yoo-hyun¡¯s face. ¡°He¡¯s having a hard time these days.¡± ¡°Yes. I see.¡± ¡°Your father is trying hard too. Just watch him a little longer. He¡¯ll surely make it.¡± ¡°Yes¡­¡± Yoo-hyun nodded, but he wasn¡¯tfortable. -What has dad done? Wasn¡¯t it dad who ruined our family? I¡¯ll never live like dad! He remembered the shameful old memory as he watched his father¡¯s back going into the room. He remembered the day when his father¡¯s factory went bankrupt and they moved here. He had confronted his father that day, and it was still vivid in his memory. Maybe that was when their rtionship became distant. His mother saw Yoo-hyun¡¯s slightly wrinkled forehead and asked carefully. ¡°Yoo-hyun, are you okay?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± He smiled in front of his worried mother. The next day, Yoo-hyun walked around his hometown. It was a distance that he could move by bus, but he deliberately walked. The breeze seemed to invite him to walk. He felt the soft soil touching his feet pleasantly. He smiled at the strong scent of flowers. Someone said that? If you walk slowly, you can see things. He started to see things that he couldn¡¯t see when he ran ahead. He saw his family, friends, and surroundings. The things that he had taken for granted and ignored before now came to him with great meaning. He was grateful and thankful. Chapter 8: Chapter 8:
Chapter 8 He walked along the old streets that he had not seen for a long time, and soon he arrived at the market. The long market alley was covered with a translucent ceiling. The shop signs were also neatly changed. He could not see the old-fashioned market that he remembered from his childhood. ¡°It has changed a lot.¡± He had been worried when he heard that his mother ran a side dish shop in the market, but it was unfounded. The environment was not bad as he thought. He had never bothered to find out where his mother worked before. No, maybe because he was always cold to her, his mother never mentioned it. He did not even know where his mother¡¯s shop was. He only had memories ofing down once or twice a year, staying for a short while and going back up. Yoo-hyun looked at the clothes of the people who were doing business as he walked along the alley. When he reached about halfway, he saw a side dish shop on his left. There was his mother, who wore a red hood on her head. His mother had a very bright expression on her face as she talked to thedy next door. Then a customer came. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s delicious, trust me. There are people who have never eaten it, but there are no people who have eaten it once and never came back. Hey, I¡¯m serious. Hoho.¡± His mother spoke with a good humor, and the customer eventually picked up the side dish pack that his mother rmended. ¡°I bought it because you have a good impression. I¡¯ll give it a try.¡± ¡°Hey, of course. I can¡¯t lie even if I try. Yes. Thank you. Enjoy your meal.¡± Yoo-hyun watched from a distance and smiled. It was a different side of his mother. He only remembered his mother as someone who always drank tea with dignity. His mother really enjoyed her work. How could she do that? Yoo-hyun suddenly felt proud of his mother. He decided to ovee his awkwardness and approach her with that feeling. He would never have done that in the past. He walked closer to his mother, who was putting the money she received from the customer into a small bag around her waist, and coughed lightly before speaking. ¡°Ahem. Can I take a look too?¡± ¡°Yes, of course, customer. Oh? Yoo-hyun, what are you doing here?¡± He smiled softly at his surprised mother. ¡°Just I had some time left, so I stopped by.¡± ¡°Oh, is this Yeon-hee¡¯s son?¡± Then thedy from the donut shop next door came closer to his mother and asked. ¡°Yes, this is my handsome son. Yoo-hyun, say hello to her.¡± ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Oh my goodness. How can you be so handsome? Your legs are long and your skin is white. You look like a celebrity.¡± ¡°Thank you. You are very beautiful too.¡± Yoo-hyun replied with a polite smile, and she became more friendly. Thedy pped his mother¡¯s shoulder and made a fuss. ¡°Oh my, your son speak so nicely too.¡± ¡°It¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Hoho.¡± His appearance must have been refreshing to them. Thedy kept looking him up and down as she spoke. His mother looked happy and patted his back with a smile. He felt good about his mother¡¯s touch. If he knew she liked him so much, he would have visited her sooner. He regretted it deeply. Yoo-hyun quickly observed the surroundings and brought up a topic at the right time. ¡°This ce¡­¡± ¡°Oh, you have good eyes.¡± Then otherdies from different shops gathered around and created a warm atmosphere. His mother and thedy next door were naturally happy at the center of the conversation. Yoo-hyun also felt happy seeing his mother¡¯s smiling eyes. He realized for the first time that chatting with people was fun. The conversation was going well when a customer came in. It was time to leave. ¡°Mother, I¡¯ll go now.¡± ¡°Okay, Hyun-ah. Have fun with your friends.¡± ¡°I¡¯m so sad. Yoo-hyun boy, take care.¡± ¡°Yes, auntie. The donut was delicious. See you again.¡± He said goodbye and turned around. When he had taken a few steps, he heard the voice of the donutdy from behind. ¡°Yeon Hee¡¯s son is really really fun and cool. Oh my, I¡¯m jealous.¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t exaggerate. Don¡¯t do that.¡± ¡°I¡¯m serious.¡± He did not look back, but why did he see his mother¡¯s smiling face in his head? A deep smile formed on Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips. He still had some time left before the appointment. The next ce he went to was his father¡¯s factory on the outskirts. He had thought that the factory was ruined, but his father said that he had revived it with his efforts. Judging from the fact that it was not in his memory, it must have not gone well. When he arrived at the factory site, he saw a pile of red bricks on one side. Suddenly, an old memory that was hidden in his head came to mind. The red bricks made at the factory were Yoo-hyun¡¯s toys. He used to stack them up and make a space bigger than his height. His father did not scold him for that. Rather, he wore a work suit and helped him. The uncles who worked with him also yed with Yoo-hyun. It was a good memory. When he was young, Yoo-hyun was very proud of his father. It was his dream to be like his father. As he was looking at the factory from afar, his father appeared. Next to him was a young man who pulled his father¡¯s arm. ¡°Boss, we don¡¯t have time. Let¡¯s go quickly.¡± ¡°I know! You rascal. Don¡¯t worry, nothing works out when you¡¯re impatient.¡± ¡°Hey, but it¡¯s an important contract, right?¡± ¡°Yeah, yeah. Let¡¯s go.¡± His father followed the young man and got into the passenger seat of a blue truck. After the house copsed, his father was always a loser in his memory. He was conscious of his son, and he always bowed his head at home. He had no conversation with him after a few conflicts. And after his mother passed away, he never contacted him at all. He did not see any of that in his father now. His father had changed his luxury car to a blue truck, but his generous smile was the same as before. Yoo-hyun looked up at the sky for a moment. Maybe he was the one who made his father so weak. If he had listened to and trusted his father more, would things have been different? He bit his lip at the sudden thought. Vroom. The car moved away from where Yoo-hyun was, in the opposite direction. He wanted to say hello to his father, but he had to postpone the opportunity to next time. Even so, there was no sign of disappointment on his face. ¡°There will be another chance.¡± Yoo-hyun turned around with a rxed mind. On his way to the pub where he had made an appointment, he saw his elementary school. A four-story building made of red bricks from his father¡¯s factory and a round yground in front of it. It was exactly as he remembered it. He had been in the same ss as his friends until high school since sixth grade. Kim Hyun Soo, Kang Jun Ki, Ha Jun Seok. Especially these three people, he thought they would be together until they died. ¡®But I was the one who cut off contact first.¡¯ He did not do it on purpose. He was busy studying for a job, and after he got into apany, he was busy with work. He missed many gatherings with various excuses, and as it repeated, he naturally drifted apart from them. It was not easy to meet again as they lived different lives. Especially when he could not go to Kim Hyun Soo¡¯s mother¡¯s funeral and Kang Jun Ki¡¯s wedding, he remembered them well. He made excuses about business trips and overtime work, but now that he thought about it, he could have gone there. In the end, the reason why he did not go was not because of work, but because of his own greed. While he was thinking about this and that, he arrived at the pub. Thanks to the fact that he had visited quite often after graduating from high school, he remembered the signboard well. Creak. As he opened the door and entered, he saw the crowded interior of the pub. ¡®Where are they? They said they came first¡­¡¯ Then someone called out to Yoo-hyun who was looking around. ¡°Hey, Han Yoo-hyun. What are you doing?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh. I was just distracted for a moment.¡± ¡°I thought you forgot our faces because you haven¡¯t seen us for so long.¡± ¡°How could I?¡± Yoo-hyun gave a hollowugh and sat down at the table. There were three people sitting at the table. But their faces did not match the images that came to mind. ¡®Was Hyun Soo always that skinny?¡¯ The Kim Hyun Soo he remembered was very different from now. Kang Jun Ki and Ha Jun Seok were the same. They had changed a lot from their future faces. If he had not seen the pictures of his childhood friends at home, he would have greeted them excitedly. They were really young. He felt like he had gone back to 20 years ago. It was different from when he asked how they were doing over the phone. Could they really blend in? He even had such a thought. ¡°What are you thinking about so hard? Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re skipping out again to study.¡± ¡°Of course not. Pour me a drink.¡± He filled Yoo-hyunn¡¯s ss with beer. ¡°Cheers, to our glorious reunion!¡± ng. They drank without any toast or lead. They just emptied their sses as soon as they were filled. The old songs that he hadn¡¯t heard in a long time, the young faces of his friends that he hadn¡¯t seen in a long time, they made Yoo-hyunn¡¯s heart flutter. He quickly forgot about the awkwardness that he had expected. He also realized that it was a delusion that their mental ages didn¡¯t match. When they decided to drink, they started to reminisce about the old days. Yoo-hyunn pped his hands andughed at his friends¡¯ stories. ¡°Really, amazing. I remember that too. When Junsuk spat out tteokbokki from his nose, how many years ago was that? Ha.¡± ¡°It was only two years ago.¡± ¡°Huh? Really? It feels like it¡¯s been 20 years. Come on, let¡¯s drink to our glorious reunion.¡± He felt a twinge in his chest. Ugh. He gasped at the carbonated drink that cleared his nose. He had only drunk expensive liquor, but this beer tasted so good. He must have been waiting for a long time to drink like this without any worries. Suddenly, he remembered his lonely past, or rather, his future, when he drank alone. He actually had many opportunities to drink like this at work. But Yoo-hyunn, who was running for sess, thought that unnecessary drinking was a meaningless thing. He chose work over spending time with people and making small talk. He just kept climbing and climbing without knowing how fleeting the view from the lonely summit was. He gulped down his drink to shake off the stuffy thoughts. Alcohol definitely had the power to make him rx. ¡°Wow, why is this so good?¡± ¡°Hehe, Yoo-hyunn, why are you so happy? Did you get a job?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m looking for one.¡± Maybe it was because they were at the age when they were preparing to enter society. The topic of conversation soon shifted to employment. ¡°Hyuna, where are you going?¡± ¡°He¡¯s good at studying, so he¡¯ll do well. He¡¯ll probably go to Ilseong or Hanseong.¡± His friends seemed to admire him for studying abroad for a long time. They were mistaken about something. ¡°Hey, you can go to a foreignpany, right?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± If it was the old Yoo-hyunn, it would have been hard, but now it was different. It wasn¡¯t just foreignpanies. With his current skills, he could get into anypany even if he had a penalty for his academic background. His English was solid too, so he could even apply to globalpanies like Google or Microsoft. No, he could even start his ownpany. He had experience and he knew what industries would be promising in the future. He also knew some policy changes, so he could start a venturepany and grow it well. If he didn¡¯t want to work, he didn¡¯t have to. It would take some time because he didn¡¯t have any seed money, but he could also make money through investing. But still. Yoo-hyunn had already made up his mind in his heart. Hanseong. The biggest reason was to correct his mistakes. But it wasn¡¯t just because of that. ¡®It was fun.¡¯ Looking back, it was really fun. He liked seeing himself grow every day. He also liked seeing his work being recognized by the world through Hanseong, a bigpany. The pleasure of beating hispetitors and being one step ahead was like a drug that made him move without rest. But he knew better than anyone that the end was not good. Chapter 9: Chapter 9:
Chapter 9 He had made up his mind to live a different life, and he wanted to confirm if his choice was right. He wanted to see what kind of scenery would unfold at the end of his path. At least, it wouldn¡¯t be as empty as when he stood alone at the peak. He was about to speak after organizing his thoughts. ¡°Hey, but Yoo-hyun, you can¡¯t drink too much. Social life is not easy at all.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± The othersughed as Hajoonsuk, who was sitting across from him, shook his head with a yful expression. Yoo-hyun just smiled. It was funny to hear him talk about social life in front of the president of Hansung Electronics. And Hajoonsuk had quit hispany in a fit of anger not long after he got a job. He said he was going to open a restaurant¡­ Come to think of it, he couldn¡¯t go there either. Yoo-hyun felt sorry for him and let it go with a light smile. Oh, by the way! Yoo-hyun leaned toward Kim Hyunsoo and asked him. ¡°Hyunsoo, how is your mother¡¯s health?¡± ¡°Huh? She¡¯s fine. Why?¡± ¡°Just wondering. You never know.¡± ¡°Kid. You¡¯re so nd.¡± ¡°Still, you should make her get a health checkup.¡± ¡°I got it, dude.¡± It wasn¡¯t just a casual remark. He didn¡¯t know the exact cause, but Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s mother had passed away from a chronic illness. Yoo-hyun still felt guilty for not being able to go to the funeral because he was busy. But Kim Hyunsoo hadforted him all along when Yoo-hyun¡¯s mother diedter, and even helped him with thest rites. He was a grateful guy. He wanted to help Kim Hyunsoo in any way he could. As Yoo-hyun looked at Kim Hyunsoo, Kang Junki pped his hands as if he remembered something. ¡°Right. Hyunsoo, didn¡¯t you take Hyun¡¯s mother to the hospital when she copsed?¡± ¡°Junki!¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± Kim Hyunsoo put his index finger on his mouth and Kang Junki mumbled as if he had made a mistake. His expression was clearly hiding something. ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± ¡°Ah, nothing. I just helped her by chancest year. It wasn¡¯t a big deal. She just had anemia. Junki, you¡¯re really¡­¡± Kim Hyunsoo answered Yoo-hyun¡¯s question and red at Kang Junki again before muttering to himself. ¡°I told you not to tell Hyun that his mother was worried about him.¡± ¡°¡­¡± So that¡¯s what happened. He owed Kim Hyunsoo a lot in many ways. Yoo-hyun felt a lump in his chest. ¡°¡­Thank you, Hyunsoo. Really.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? Your mother is like our mother too.¡± ¡°¡­Thank you.¡± He had lived so foolishly without knowing anything. He didn¡¯t even know what was going on around him. He only looked ahead and lived his life. He felt sorry and sorry again. Was it because the atmosphere got heavy? Kim Hyunsoo changed the topic by bringing up Yoo-hyun¡¯s younger sister. ¡°Call Jaehui once. She must be waiting for you.¡± ¡°She didn¡¯t sound very friendly when I called her.¡± ¡°That¡¯s how she is. Come on, the mood suddenly got heavy again. Let¡¯s drink.¡± ¡°Yeah. Come on, one shot. One shot.¡± Gulp gulp. He felt good as the alcohol warmed him up. He felt even better because he was with these guys. His heart felt hot. Was it because he was drunk? Yoo-hyun said something cheesy that didn¡¯t suit him and his friends frowned. ¡°Hup. You know what? I really like you guys.¡± ¡°This kid is crazy. He¡¯s totally drunk, drunk.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m serious. I don¡¯t need money or sess. Really.¡± ¡°Hehehe, this is the first time I see Yoo-hyun so rxed. Is this kid going to cause trouble today?¡± ¡°When this happens, we have to sober him up. Let¡¯s go?¡± It was Hajoonsuk¡¯s suggestion. ¡°Oh. Shall we go for a spin?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Kang Junki and Kim Hyunsoo nodded their heads too. What are they talking about? Yoo-hyun came out with a dizzy head and followed his friends. The ce they went to was a surprising one. It was a batting machine shop in the next block. It was a ce where you could hit flying balls and get scores, and even get dolls depending on your score. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Suddenly, old memories flooded his mind. He used to bet with his friends here often. As memories sprouted in his mind, he heard Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s voice. ¡°Thest one pays for the second round? Okay?¡± ¡°Sure. Sure. Sure.¡± ¡°Hehehe, Yoo-hyun is out of it, really. You just rest. We¡¯ll go first.¡± As Yoo-hyun sat on the bench, Kang Junki stepped up with a confident look. ng. ng. He swung the baseball bat at the balls that flew fast. He seemed to have practiced a bit, judging by how well he hit them. Kim Hyunsoo and Hajoonsuk were the same. They swung hard as if they didn¡¯t want to lose. Before he knew it, Yoo-hyun fixed his posture and watched the flying balls. The blurry scene in front of his eyes gradually became clear. It was because hispetitive spirit overpowered his drunkenness. It was not an easy road to be the president of Hansung Electronics. He had always been in the world ofpetition, and this kind of bet made his blood boil after a long time. Thump thump. The third one to hit, Kang Junki, came down and patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s back. ¡°Yoo-hyun, don¡¯t feel pressured.¡± There was already a certainty of victory on his face. It was understandable, since he had hit all 10 balls given to him. There were ground balls, but also hits and home runs, so his score was quite high. He was the first among the three. And it was a pretty high record for this shop, the third ce. The other friends alsoforted Yoo-hyun, since their scores were high too. ¡°It¡¯s okay, dude. Don¡¯t cry. Hehe.¡± Especially that guy Hajoonsuk. He had a special talent for teasing people. Yoo-hyun just smiled. ¡°Hoo.¡± Yoo-hyun stood at the te and took a short breath. He felt the cold touch of the bat in his hand. It had been a long time since he swung a bat like this. He didn¡¯t have any chance to swing a baseball bat after he entered thepany. ¡®It¡¯s not much different from golf.¡¯ Yoo-hyun thought simply. He fixed his lower body and grabbed the end of the bat and swung it hard. Vroom. The bat made a fierce sound as it cut through the air when he used his waist properly. ¡°Wow. Are you Barry Bonds or something? You won¡¯t hit anything if you do that.¡± Yoo-hyun ignored the background noise from behind and swung a few more times. He imagined there was a ball in front of him and swung the bat at the same spot exactly. His friends wouldn¡¯t notice, but the trajectories of the three swings were identical as if measured by a ruler. ng! As he put in money, the machine made a humming sound and prepared to spit out balls. ~ Thump thump thump thump thump thump thump thump thump thump thump thump thump thump thump thump thump thump ~ His heart beat fast because of the alcohol. It felt like he was standing in front of an important presentation. There were thousands of people in front of him, dozens of cameras and reporters too. They all focused on Yoo-hyun. He slowly turned his head and looked at the faces of the crowd. He felt their breathing, expressions, and hand movements one by one. He was so sensitive that he could even catch the changing flow of air around him. Bang! A ball popped out. The course was as expected, a middle course. Now! Tighten up! Yoo-hyun clenched the bat and turned his waist as he had practiced before. He swung the bat with an exaggerated form that was too much for him. The bat shed through the air fiercely. At the right moment, at the right ce, the bat flew out. ng! But maybe because Yoo-hyun¡¯s bat was slightly higher, the ball went towards the ground. Maybe because he hit it so hard, the ball made a loud cracking sound and rolled roughly on the floor. ¡°Wow, you could hit a home run with a ground ball?¡± The friends behind him reacted jokingly, but Yoo-hyun was different. He was done. There was really a simr part to golf. He just had to think of hitting the ball sideways instead of hitting it down from above. The only difference was that the ball was flying, but it was no different from a stationary ball if he knew the exact position and timing of its arrival. The first one was a trial. ¡®About 5 centimeters lower.¡¯ The ball dropped that much when he drew a straight line. It was different when he looked at it from afar and up close. Vroom. Yoo-hyun swung the bat once and raised his concentration. The alcohol had worn off long ago. It was quiet around him, and he felt like he was alone on stage. He saw another ball flying. ng! He hit it really well when he swung. Crack! The ball flew high and shook the green attached to the top. -Home run The LED disy showed the sign and his score went up a lot at once. It was the same after that. The balls that flew straight to the same spot felt like stationary golf balls to him. He wasn¡¯t in a tournament, but he was good at golf at a pro level. It was no problem for him to hit a big ball like this. ng! ng! ng! Crack. Crack. Crash. When Yoo-hyun hit thest ball and came down, it happened. Creak. As the door opened, he saw the faces of his friends who were half-stunned. Especially Hajoonsuk¡¯s face was worth seeing. ¡°The second round is on Junsuk, right?¡± ¡°Huh? Uh¡­¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s score was on the first ce in the shop. A big white bear doll was in his arms before he knew it. ¡°What are you doing? Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun went out first, Kim Hyunsoo finally came to his senses and said something. ¡°Is that guy really a studious guy?¡± He said that because he couldn¡¯t understand it at all. From the second round, to the third round karaoke, and then to the fourth round. Yoo-hyun had fun with his friends without any restraint. He had never done such a deviation in his life before. ¡°Ah.¡± Yoo-hyun groaned as he held his head that felt like it was going to explode. When he opened his eyes, he saw a strange room with bright lights. When he turned his head to the side, he saw his friends lying on chairs. ¡°¡­¡± He felt something wrong and looked around carefully. He saw people wearing police uniforms. Something was definitely wrong. He put together the pieces of his memory and remembered lying on the street after drinking. He had talked nonsense with those guys while looking at the stars in the night sky. Someone reported them lying on the street, and then it was obvious what happened next. He finished figuring out the situation and pretended to be humble. ¡°Haha, I¡¯m sorry. I drank too much because I met my friends after a long time.¡± ¡°Ah, the smell of alcohol. Ugh.¡± The police shook their heads in dismay. He wanted to grab the heads of his friends who were still sleeping and squeeze them hard at that moment. Ding dong! Yoo-hyun came out of the police station and went back in with his friends again. He had a bottle of energy drink in his hand. ¡°Hey, why did youe back?¡± ¡°Please take this. I¡¯m so sorry and thank you very much.¡± ¡°What are you doing? You got scolded enough already.¡± ¡°You¡¯re our lifesavers. This is not enough. Thank you so much.¡± As Yoo-hyun and his friends bowed politely, the police chuckled softly. ¡°Hehehehehe, I¡¯m d you think so. Thank you.¡± Chapter 10: Chapter 10:
Chapter 10 He felt a sense of relief after greeting them. Maybe it was because of the cloudless blue sky that made him feel more refreshed. ¡°It¡¯s so cool!¡± Yoo-hyun shouted loudly with his chest open. It was something that he would never have done before. Maybe that was why his face looked much brighter than before. He looked like he had put down a heavy burden. ng. At that moment, Kang Jun Ki and Ha Jun Seok, who were next to him, wrapped their arms around his neck from both sides. ¡°Hey, we¡¯re going to the police station now. How about one more drink?¡± Yoo-hyun had to swallow the incredulousugh that he spat out. These guys were serious. When he got home, he was scolded first. ¡°Oh my, you smell like alcohol. Good job, good job. You¡¯re a grown-up, what are you doing until the sun rises?¡± ¡°I just hung out with them.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Good job. You should have some fun with your friends.¡± He thought his mother would be harsh on him, but she smiled and handed him a cup of honey tea. She probably wouldn¡¯t have let it go so easily if she knew he had gone to the police station. Ignorance is bliss. He cleared his mind as he drank the warm honey tea and suddenly remembered what Kim Hyun Soo had said yesterday. ¡°Mom, do you have any pain?¡± ¡°No, I don¡¯t. How healthy do you think I am?¡± ¡°Haha.¡± His mother looked fine as she lifted her arms like a bodybuilder. He covered his mouth andughed at her amusing appearance and his mother got up from her seat. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t say weird things ande out and eat.¡± A littleter. A small table was set in the living room with food. The warm bean sprout soup and the salty soy sauce braised meat went well together. Yoo-hyun gave his mother a thumbs up throughout the meal. His mother smiled constantly at the sight of her son who had be more lively. When he finished eating, he took out a white envelope from his back pocket and handed it to his mother. ¡°And this¡­ please take it.¡± ¡°Huh? What is this?¡± ¡°It¡¯s money for you, mom. I saved up quite a lot from the schrship money and the part-time job.¡± ¡°Hey, I don¡¯t need it. I make a lot of money too. Don¡¯t worry and buy something for your friends.¡± Yoo-hyun turned the conversation around as if he knew she would say that. ¡°Then use it to get a check-up and buy a suit with the rest.¡± ¡°A suit? Why? Is it because¡­¡± ¡°Yes. I have to interview for Hanseong Electronics. There¡¯s not much time left.¡± ¡°Really? For real?¡± Was it what she had been waiting for? His mother barely covered her burstingughter with her hand when he nodded his head. She then pped his thigh with her other hand. ¡°Oh my, my Hyun is amazing. Hoho. That¡¯s right, this is not the time for this. Let¡¯s go quickly.¡± ¡°Right now? What about the side dish shop?¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. The boss is taking care of it today. You know you¡¯re lucky, right? This mom will make you look amazing in one outfit.¡± His mother looked excited about shopping with her son. The preparation was quick. Yoo-hyun walked down the alley with his mother and took a bus with her. He couldn¡¯t remember when was thest time he took a bus with his mother. It must have been a long time ago when he was very young. He sat on the seat next to the back door of the bus, where two seats were connected, and had a lot of conversations with his mother. ¡°Mom, how¡¯s the side dish shop¡­¡± ¡°Kid, how about your job¡­¡± They talked about everything from his mother¡¯s side dish shop to Yoo-hyun¡¯s job prospects. The conversation between the twosted until the bus stopped. There was an outlet building that had opened recently in front of Yoo-hyun when he got off the bus. He carefully looked at the signboard in front of the entrance on the first floor. Then his mother pulled him with a bright expression. ¡°Why are you looking at that? Men¡¯s clothes are on the second floor.¡± ¡°Just curious. Mom, let¡¯s go this way.¡± He deliberately went around to the other side and moved to the elevator. The elevator door opened and there were women¡¯s clothing stores under bright lights. He had to pass through many women¡¯s clothing stores to get to the men¡¯s clothing store. He walked slowly and watched his mother¡¯s expression. She pretended not to care, but her eyes were moving fast. ¡®Something that she can wearfortably at work and still look stylish.¡¯ He already had a goal in mind. He hadn¡¯t lost his keen eye that he had honed for a long time while dealing with hispany boss and major clients. He believed that his mother would want the same thing. ¡°How about this?¡± ¡°Nah, not good.¡± As expected, his mother shook her head. But she couldn¡¯t hide the lingering look in her eyes. Even though she pretended not to care, he saw her blink faster than usual when he spoke. He also felt the change in her heartbeat that was conveyed by her crossed arms and her wavering gaze. The subtle movement of her hands and feet toward the direction he pointed out revealed his mother¡¯s hidden feelings. ¡°I¡¯m just looking, okay? What about this?¡± He picked up a color tee with a light tone at the hiking brand store, and his mother hesitated a bit. ¡°¡­That¡¯s not good either.¡± ¡°Then what about this?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think so. What¡¯s the use of wearing these clothes when I work at the side dish shop.¡± It seemed that she didn¡¯t like shy clothes. As he expected, his mother wanted practical clothes. ¡°What about this?¡± ¡°Hey, let¡¯s go see yours, Hyun. Okay?¡± His mother pulled him away from the continuous questions. But he had already drawn a rough picture in his mind. When they entered the men¡¯s clothing store, his mother straightened her hunched shoulders and enjoyed the store to her heart¡¯s content. Even if she couldn¡¯t buy herself anything, she wanted to buy something nice for her son. She could tell how much she liked it when he came out wearing the clothes he chose. She didn¡¯t have to say it, he could tell how much she liked it. ¡°Wow, you look really cool. Hyun, you suit suits so well.¡± ¡°Thank you. I like it too.¡± His mother had a good sense of style. She chose the slightly low-saturated navy blue that he wore most often until he became a boss. The style was a little different, but the fit of the jacket and the width of the pants were simr. His mother picked it out exactly. It was when they finished paying and his mother was talking to the clerk about the length of the pants. ¡°I¡¯ll be right back from the bathroom.¡± ¡°Come back quickly.¡± His mother answered casually. He immediately went to the women¡¯s clothing store. He entered the hiking brand store where his mother had looked at for the longest time and quickly chose some clothes. A purple color tee with a small logo on the chest and beige hiking pants that were stretchy and didn¡¯t stain easily. ¡®The size should be about this.¡¯ It was easy to choose because the clerk and his mother had simr body types. It was also quite discounted, so he didn¡¯t feel much burden. Even if it was expensive, he had enough ability to pay for it. It wasn¡¯t much money, thanks to his frugal savings. What are you saving money for? This is when you should use it. ¡°Please give me this.¡± The clerk was surprised when he chose right away. He hid the shopping bag behind him and walked with his back bent. His mother waved her hand at him from outside the store. She looked very dear to him. What expression would she make? He was looking forward to his first surprise gift ever. ¡°Hyun, why did you take so long? Are you feeling sick?¡± ¡°Hey, why are you like this, mom? Let¡¯s go now.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. You worked hard today, so you¡¯re going to buy me dinner, right?¡± ¡°Of course. Is that all? Here.¡± When he handed over the shopping bag he had hidden, his mother¡¯s eyes widened. It was because of the name of the store on the shopping bag. ¡°What is this¡­¡± ¡°Just¡­ I thought it looked pretty, so I bought it.¡± ¡°Why did you buy this? Let¡¯s go quickly. We have to get a refund.¡± He nailed it down to his mother¡¯s words. ¡°I already took off the tags, so I can¡¯t refund it. If you don¡¯t like it, you can just throw it away.¡± ¡°Why did you do that?¡± ¡°I thought it would suit you well.¡± Actually, he had kept the clothingbel in his pocket. Just in case his mother really wanted a different product. But his mother liked the clothes he chose. She looked nervous but kept ncing at the shopping bag. She also sighed in relief when she saw that the size fit well. She even had wrinkles around her eyes. He still felt sorry, though, and couldn¡¯t move his feet. He smiled at the sight of his mother. He realized why people say that giving gifts is a joy. ¡°Think of it as an early gift for getting a job.¡± ¡°Huh? Is this it?¡± His mother, who had a smile on her face by now, retorted. As expected, his mother. She had a sense of humor until the end. ¡°Hey, this is just the first one. Let¡¯s go eat something delicious.¡± It was a very pleasant day for him too. ¡­ That evening. He was lingering at the corner of the alley on his way home. There was something he had to do now. It was to reconcile with his father. ¡®What should I say when I see my father?¡¯ He thought of various things, but nothing came to mind. His father was still a difficult person for him. But he didn¡¯t want to waste this time together. He wanted to improve their rtionship somehow. What he needed at this time was alcohol. He remembered the power of alcohol that made him let go of his mind and enjoy the moment with his friends, and waited for his father. How much time had passed? His father was walking home with his tired body. ¡°Dad.¡± ¡°Huh? What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Just¡­ I was waiting for you.¡± Was his words unexpected? His father frowned and looked at him closely. He was checking if he was drunk or not. He noticed it and opened his mouth as softly as possible. ¡°Let¡¯s have a drink for the first time in a long time.¡± ¡°No thanks.¡± As expected, it was the response he anticipated. He couldn¡¯t back down at this point. He tried to change the mood and spoke earnestly. ¡°I passed the Hanseong Group¡¯s document screening. I want to hear some advice from you.¡± ¡°Advice? What advice?¡± He turned his head away and mumbled, but he could guess how he felt. He could tell that he wasn¡¯t feeling too bad by the slight trembling of his facial muscles. He had to go a little further from here. He awkwardly hooked his arm around him. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t be like that and have a drink. I forgot how to drink because you taught me so well. I don¡¯t think I can do well in society.¡± ¡°You rascal.¡± Did he like this? It was surprising that a smile appeared on his father¡¯s stern face. He felt happy too. ¡°Let¡¯s go, dad. I told mom already.¡± ¡°Geez.¡± His father finally gave in and followed him. It was a good start, but he didn¡¯t know what to say when it came down to it. He tried toe up with words in his head, but hesitated. He saw his father¡¯s face stiffen and closed his mouth. Thud thud. Their steps were very awkward. It felt like being with a difficult boss. It was the highest level of difficulty. As he walked and organized his thoughts, he saw the lined-up food carts. His father¡¯s eyes lingered on them, so it seemed that he liked this ce. ¡°How about here? It¡¯s cool outside, so it would be nice to sit at an outdoor table.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do that.¡± He read his father¡¯s eyes as he looked at the menu and spoke first. His father would probably ask him back if he asked him, so he did that. ¡°How about chicken feet?¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine.¡± That¡¯s how they got a te of chicken feet and two bottles of soju on their table. Glug glug. They poured each other drinks and remained silent. Chapter 11: Chapter 11:
Chapter 11 The atmosphere was awkward, but the noise around them made it seem like a natural scenery. He knew very well that there was an invisible wall in front of him. It was a wall that he had built by pointing his arrows of resentment at his father for the miserable reality. He wanted to break it down right away, but he was cautious because he could lose him even more if he did. He had to wait for his father to open his heart by himself. This was not a meeting with a buyer that had to produce results within an hour. It was a difficult task, but he seemed to have taken the first step well. He had made a ce for just the two of them, and even added alcohol to it. The silence and the drinks would act like a magic key as time passed. Yoo-hyun believed so. He picked up the bottle and tilted his hand towards his father¡¯s empty ss. ¡°Have a drink.¡± ¡°¡­¡± His father silently handed him the ss, and Yoo-hyun quietly filled it up. One ss, two sses. The sses were emptied and the bottles piled up. His father¡¯s cheeks seemed to be flushed from the alcohol. Yoo-hyun drank his ss in one gulp and looked at his father. He looked smaller than the father he remembered from his childhood. But he didn¡¯t have the expression of giving up on life like the father he faced in the future. His eyes still had a sharpness to them. His steady breathing and expression, his body leaning towards Yoo-hyun, his arms and legs slightly apart. Yoo-hyun felt the wall that had crumbled a bit from his father¡¯s changed posture and opened his mouth. ¡°Father.¡± ¡°What?¡± It was when his father lifted his head at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. A middle-aged man who looked like his father¡¯s age approached them and spoke to them. ¡°Oh, Mr. Han. What are you doing here? And who is this young friend?¡± ¡°My son.¡± ¡°Oh, you have such a handsome son. Nice to meet you. I¡¯m Kang Dong Ho.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± Although he had a sullen expression, he didn¡¯t push him away, so he seemed to be quite close to his father. When Yoo-hyun tried to get up and shake hands, Kang Dong Ho patted his shoulder and made him sit down. ¡°Oh, don¡¯t get up. Sit down. Sit down.¡± ¡°No, but¡­¡± Kang Dong Ho wrapped his arm around his father¡¯s back and said to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Your name is Yoo-hyun, right? You have a really great father. Do you know that?¡± ¡°Mr. Kang, you¡¯re too drunk.¡± ¡°No, no, Mr. Han. I have to tell him how great you are. Right? Right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Actually¡­¡± When Yoo-hyun nodded, Kang Dong Ho rambled on about his father with excitement. It was mostly about his father¡¯s character. He would have stayed for an hour or more if his father hadn¡¯t stopped him. He ended up paying for everything and left. ¡°He talks too much.¡± ¡°He seems nice.¡± ¡°¡­¡± His father silently filled Yoo-hyun¡¯s ss with alcohol. -Why do we have to give everything away? Huh? We¡¯re having a hard time too. We look like we¡¯re going to die any minute, but why do we have to take care of others first? We should take care of our family first in times like this! He still felt a sting in his chest from the anger he heard from his son after the bankruptcy. He had given away the money from selling the factorynd to the employees who lost their jobs. As a result, the ones who suffered the most were his family. He always felt sorry for that. ¡°Father, have a drink.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± His father took the ss from Yoo-hyun with a slightly trembling hand. He saw his father¡¯s darkened face and guessed what he was thinking. He didn¡¯t remember everything clearly, but he knew that he had said many cold words that hurt his father in the past. Especially when he heard rumors that he had given everything away to his employees, he couldn¡¯t contain his anger. He confronted his father with questions like why they had to live like fools. But now he knew. His father still had people around him, but he had no one left when he seeded in life. He felt it painfully in his heart. The truth came out of his mouth sincerely. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Father.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°Just¡­ I was bad and I said things that hurt you.¡± His father heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and filled his son¡¯s ss with alcohol with a shaky hand. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m so worthless¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that. It¡¯s all my fault.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s me¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s me¡­¡± Both of them were slightly drunk and kept ming themselves for their mistakes. As they continued their endless conversation, a smile gradually formed on their lips. Clink. Their sses also collided. ¡°Congrattions on passing the document screening.¡± ¡°Thank you, but I¡¯ll celebrate when I really get epted.¡± ¡°You rascal.¡± They also exchanged light-hearted banter. Alcohol definitely had an effect on opening people¡¯s hearts. Before they knew it, they started to have a sincere conversation. The story of their father, which began with a shback to the past, continued until the present. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I think I¡¯ll get a pretty big contract soon.¡± ¡°That¡¯s great, really. You¡¯ve worked hard. Come on, let¡¯s drink to that.¡± As Yoo-hyun lifted his ss, his father chuckled and raised his ss too. ¡°Yeah. If I cannd this deal with Usang Construction, the factory will surely survive.¡± Clink. It was when their sses met. Yoo-hyun had a sh of insight in his head. ¡°Usang Construction?¡± ¡°Yeah. They¡¯re building arge apartmentplex in our area.¡± ¡°Really¡­¡± Yoo-hyun hesitated to finish his sentence and organized his thoughts. He remembered that Usang Construction was also preparing to build argeplex near his school. And in Yoo-hyun¡¯s memory, it was also the ce that went bankrupt and caused a lot of damage. He wondered if his father had also suffered from Usang Construction¡¯s failure. ¡®That makes sense.¡¯ He had no recollection of his father reviving the factory. If his father¡¯s dream of restoring the factory had been shattered by Usang Construction¡¯s bankruptcy, it would make sense. Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression became serious, and his father noticed it and put down his ss. This time, Yoo-hyun spoke first. ¡°So you haven¡¯t signed the contract yet?¡± ¡°Why do you ask?¡± Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t answer his father¡¯s question honestly. ¡®I can¡¯t say I saw it in the future.¡¯ But he couldn¡¯t just force him either. But he couldn¡¯t just let it go either. He had to stop him at all costs. Yoo-hyun slowly opened his mouth after sorting out his thoughts. ¡°Well, Usang Construction is also building houses near my school, but I heard some rumors about them.¡± ¡°What kind of rumors?¡± ¡°They¡¯re spreading themselves too thin and their financial situation is bad. They might go under.¡± ¡°That can¡¯t be true. Usang is a bigpany.¡± His father shook his head firmly. He couldn¡¯t me him for thinking that way. Usang Construction was currently one of the top five major constructionpanies. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t back down at all. ¡°What if you sign the contract and Usang Construction goes bankrupt? What will happen then?¡± ¡°Kid.¡± ¡°I just want to know for sure.¡± Maybe it wouldn¡¯t be a big problem if he signed the contract properly. He would have received some advance payment, and he could deal with the remaining amount in some other way if things got worse. The problem was if he signed the contract hastily, as was customary. The contract that his father was considering was probably thetter, judging by his dyed answer. And maybe he remembered the previous default, because he was cautious too. His face darkened in an instant, and Yoo-hyun could easily guess why. ¡°I¡¯ll suffer some losses¡­ I¡¯ll look into this more carefully.¡± ¡°Yes. It doesn¡¯t hurt to be careful.¡± ¡°Right. How about another drink?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Clink. After their sses touched, Yoo-hyun naturally changed the topic. It was up to his father from then on, he thought. If things didn¡¯t work out, he could check againter and intervene again. The conversation moved on to Yoo-hyun¡¯spany story. The five empty bottles on the table indicated that it was time to wrap up soon. Yoo-hyun cautiously revealed his true feelings. ¡°Dad, how should I live from now on?¡± ¡°What do you mean? You¡¯re asking a failure like me.¡± ¡°I want to hear it, Dad.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head earnestly, and his father took a sip of his drink. Then he slowly opened his mouth. ¡°Yoo-hyun, I may look like a failure, but I still haven¡¯t changed my mind.¡± ¡°Yes, Dad.¡± ¡°Life is not something you live alone. You have to live with others. It¡¯s not about money or sess, but about people. You have to live by looking at people.¡± -You have to live by looking at people. For a moment, his father¡¯s advice from the past and his teaching from the present crossed in his mind. He had argued back then, asking what his father knew, but now it was different. It was a phrase he wanted to hear again, and it would be a new milestone in his life. Yoo-hyun spoke sincerely with all his heart and soul. ¡°I¡¯ll keep that in mind. Thank you, Dad.¡± ¡°Kid.¡± His father patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder without a word. There was a warm smile on his face. That was enough for today. Yoo-hyun smiled brightly for the first time. During his stay in his hometown, Yoo-hyun visited many ces. He went to see Kim Hyunsu at the car center, and had lunch with Kang Junki at his school. He didn¡¯t hesitate to give advice to Ha Junseok, who was preparing for a job with him. It was perhaps inevitable that Ha Junseok, who had been listening quietly, said in astonishment. ¡°You talk like an interviewer.¡± ¡°Dude, this is the minimum you have to prepare.¡± ¡°Are you kidding me?¡± ¡°Just remember this.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Ha Junseok reluctantly answered. He could only hope that it would stick in his head. Of course, it took quite some time to adjust to his level, but that was also fun. He felt anew that human rtionships also required effort. He also stopped by his mother¡¯s side dish shop once in a while, and had dinner with the people who worked with his father at the factory. As Yoo-hyun spent more time reaching out, their awkward family rtionship also improved a lot. They always ate breakfast and dinner together, and talked until bedtime. The time they spent watching TV disappeared, and the time they looked at each other increased. Naturally, the time theyughed also increased. His younger sister, who attended school in another province, was the first one to notice. She was surprised to see her family sitting in the living room and chatting happily when she came home after finishing her exams. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why is the atmosphere so good?¡± ¡°It¡¯s better without you.¡± ¡°Hey, brother. You hurt my feelings.¡± ¡°Oh dear, our daughter. Don¡¯t be like that and sit down. Hahaha.¡± She pretended to be offended as a joke, but he could tell at a nce. She couldn¡¯t hate the warm atmosphere of her family that she hadn¡¯t seen for a long time either. She called him frequently after she returned. Naturally, her gaze at Yoo-hyun became more lively than before. All these changes happened in less than two weeks. ¡°It¡¯s so easy.¡± Yoo-hyun was immersed in deep emotions. He felt happiness that he couldn¡¯t feel when he was running forward only thinking about dying through meeting people around him. It was time for Yoo-hyun to go back up again. Maybe it was because of parting with her son, but his mother¡¯s eyes were moist. ¡°Oh dear, I¡¯m going to miss you so much.¡± ¡°Mom, I¡¯ll call you often.¡± ¡°Have a safe trip.¡± This time, his father smiled broadly and said, ¡°That¡¯s right. Dad, please take care of your health. You know that health is the most important thing, right?¡± ¡°Kid, go ahead. You¡¯ll bete.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head happily. He got on the bus leaving behind his mother waving her hand brightly and his father smiling. Chapter 12: Chapter 12:
Chapter 12 Two dayster. The day of the interview finally arrived, and Yoo-hyun stood in front of Hansung Tower with an excited heart. It had been two weeks since he had visited this ce. But his status had changed from president to interviewee, and the luxury car that had brought him here was reced by a subway. When he entered Hansung Tower, he saw that the interior was still the same as 20 years ago. ¡®Oh, this was marble inside.¡¯ There was no big difference from the outside, but the inside was clearly different. The tall wall that had a disy on the front was changed to marble. The space that had capsule-shaped reception rooms was filled with closed rooms. There was no hologram guide in the center of the lobby. He was curious about the inside, but he couldn¡¯t pass through the gate with his current status. ¡°I have one more reason to want to pass.¡± He smiled lightly and followed the interview sign to the auditorium. He saw the view of the auditorium through the doors that opened on both sides. The auditorium where he had given his inauguration speech looked very different from what he remembered. The seat arrangement and shape had changed, but what caught his eye most was the beam projector that lit up the front. He couldn¡¯t remember seeing a beam projector for a long time. The front was all reced with high-resolution LED screens. Looking at it this way, he could see that the disy had improved a lot. He felt the same at the entrance and in the auditorium. The change due to the disy difference was most noticeable. It was something that he could see right away, so he thought that might be why. -Hansung Electronics LCD Division Interview Waiting Room Yoo-hyun looked at the sign on the door and reminisced about his past. The LCD division was where he started his career at Hansung. It was also the ce thatid the foundation for Hansung Disy, which became the mainstay of Hansung Group in the future. ¡°Here, take this.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± While Yoo-hyun was recalling his past, the guide who was standing in front of the door handed him a number tag. He put the number tag around his neck and moved to the front left row of seats. He arrived 30 minutes early, but the interview room was already full of people. Among them, there could be Kwon Se-jung somewhere. He kept seeing him in his mind because he had seen his portrait at the funeral hall. He looked around for him when someone looked at him with a surprised face. ¡°Huh?¡± White skin, slightly droopy eyes, and ck horn-rimmed sses on top of them. The man who looked like a good model student was Jung Hyun-woo, his junior from college and someone who used toe to study at the library because of Yoo-hyun. He stuttered as soon as he saw Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo, Yoo-hyun senior.¡± ¡°Hi.¡± ¡°Nice to meet you.¡± ¡°Yeah. Nice to meet you too.¡± Yoo-hyun lightly epted Jung Hyun-woo¡¯s greeting and looked around again. But he couldn¡¯t see Kwon Se-jung anywhere. He might have an afternoon interview or an interview tomorrow. Or he might have entered as an intern and had a different interview course. ¡®I¡¯ll see him at the new employee training.¡¯ Yoo-hyun let go of his mind and suddenly realized something. He was so distracted by Kwon Se-jung that he was too cold to Jung Hyun-woo. He had greeted him warmly as a junior from college, but he had received it too casually. He turned his head and saw him sitting down and preparing for the interview. He wondered what he was trying to memorize so hard. He was shaking a paper on hisp and looking at it. He looked very nervous. ¡°Sigh.¡± Yoo-hyun sighed and approached Jung Hyun-woo. When he got closer, he saw that Jung Hyun-woo was looking at something rted to LCD technology. There was no way he would look at this again after studying so hard at the library. He must be trying to memorize some difficult technology to do better. But this kind of memorization would not help him at all right now. He couldn¡¯t just leave him alone. Yoo-hyun called out to Jung Hyun-woo. ¡°Hyun-woo.¡± ¡°Yes?¡± ¡°Do you want to have a cup of coffee?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, yes. Yes.¡± Jung Hyun-woo jumped up from his seat in surprise and spilled all the books on his desk. ¡°Sorry.¡± He apologized to the person next to him with a red face as he picked them up. Yoo-hyun felt sorry for interrupting his preparation, but he shook his head. No. As expected, he could tell from Jung Hyun-woo¡¯s expression and gesture that he was full of anticipation. ¡°Let me treat you. Come on.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± He took Jung Hyun-woo to a small vacant lot connected to the back door on the first floor. There was a security guard guarding it, but he let them out easily when Yoo-hyun greeted him naturally. He gave an energy drink to Jung Hyun-woo, who followed him with a nervous face. At that moment, Jung Hyun-woo looked at Yoo-hyun with a look that asked how he knew he wanted this. Yoo-hyun chuckled. ¡°This is the best when you¡¯re nervous.¡± ¡°Th, thank you, senior.¡± ¡°Call me hyung. We¡¯re not that far apart in age.¡± ¡°How can I¡­¡± He could feel that he was ufortable with Yoo-hyun. How did he live his school life¡­ He felt a bit bitter. Yoo-hyun forced Jung Hyun-woo to sit on a bench. Then he sat on another bench about three steps away and faced him. Jung Hyun-woo thought he was deliberately keeping a distance and drank his drink with a stiff posture. Yoo-hyun examined him carefully. He didn¡¯t look like someone who had studied for the interview. He seemed to need some proper coaching. To be honest, they weren¡¯t that close. He didn¡¯t ask him to help with the interview either. But why did he want to help him a little bit? It might be because he hadn¡¯t been a good senior to him. ¡®Or maybe it¡¯s because I know he¡¯s going to fail.¡¯ At least in Yoo-hyun¡¯s memory, he had never worked with someone like Jung Hyun-woo. It meant that he had a very high chance of failing this interview. As soon as he thought of that, the words came out naturally. ¡°Hyun-woo, did you prepare for the interview?¡± ¡°Yes. I did, but¡­¡± ¡°What do you mean? You should say you did, of course. You¡¯vee this far.¡± ¡°But it¡¯s not as easy as I thought. Hyung, c-could you help me?¡± He wasn¡¯t just hopeful for nothing. Jung Hyun-woo had something he wanted too. Yes, that¡¯s good. He was going to help him anyway, but it was much easier if he asked first. ¡®It also means he has some will.¡¯ He checked the time and saw that there were about 20 minutes left. He had to focus on the core in a short time. ¡°Watch me.¡± He got up from his seat and corrected Jung Hyun-woo¡¯s posture first. A good posture leads to a good voice. When the voicees out right, he feels more rxed. The content of the interview was already written in detail in his resume. What he needed now was not to memorize some unknown technology, but to prepare to speak honestly about what he had written. ¡°Okay. Good. Did you prepare something like self-introduction?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Do you want to try it?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡­¡± Maybe because of Yoo-hyun¡¯s active attitude, Jung Hyun-woo tried to immerse himself in the situation even though it was sudden. There were some clumsy and stuttering parts, but he couldn¡¯t fix them all now. Yoo-hyun pointed out his habits and tried to make him give a soft impression as much as possible. ¡°Don¡¯t say ¡®actually¡¯, ¡®actually¡¯. This wordes up too much when you talk.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Just cut out all the unnecessary words and talk lightly. It doesn¡¯t matter if it¡¯s awkward. As long as the logic is right.¡± Something like that. It was just repeating what he already knew. But it was clear that the content became more concise when he cut out the side talk and delivered only the core. Jung Hyun-woo himself felt the change was surprising. ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°You¡¯re still far away. The interview is about dressing yourself up.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°You have to remember that the interviewers only judge you by this short time, even if you worked hard.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t stop there and paid attention to his hand gestures and eye contact when he spoke. The posture shows the person. The interviewers who had seen hundreds or thousands of people could tell how prepared they were by their entrance posture, sitting posture, and speaking posture. ¡°Again.¡± ¡°I¡­¡± He didn¡¯t have much time left, but Yoo-hyun pushed Jung Hyun-woo until the end. It was natural that he got better as he repeated. Jung Hyun-woo also tried desperately, as if he was in a hurry. Effort never betrayed him. Soon, his appearance improved a lot. Then Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. ¡°Oh, you¡¯re much better now.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t forget what you learned. Then you¡¯ll hit the jackpot.¡± He didn¡¯t forget to give him a little boost of confidence at the end. ¡®That¡¯s it.¡¯ It was impossible to fill all the gaps in such a short time. He could only hope to increase his chances a little bit. But at this point? He was ready to gamble. A small smile appeared on Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips. It was time for him to enter the room. The first group went out, and soon after, Jung Hyun-woo followed them. ¡°Do well, Hyun-woo.¡± He might not have heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, but he turned around and bowed deeply before entering the interview room. That was sincere. He felt a pang in his chest. If he had known this, he would have taken care of him sooner. He suddenly thought of that. Jung Hyun-woo kept him in his sight until he disappeared. Yoo-hyun was a mysterious figure who appeared like aet in his college days. He looked tall and handsome, and seemed to be popr with people, but he always went alone. He never attended any department events, which made him more of a topic of conversation. But his performance in the presentation ss was shocking. He captivated the audience by picking out what the professor wanted and delivering it clearly. It wasn¡¯t just the presentation. He took more courses than others because he changed his major, but he still got top grades in all of them. He was curious and wanted to be like him. He followed him to the library and studied for the same reason. That Yoo-hyun came close to him today. He threw away his time to help him with the interview, even though he must have been busy preparing himself. He didn¡¯t just teach him, but he helped him amazingly. His head felt clear enough to feel refreshed. ¡®Thank you so much, hyung.¡¯ As soon as he confirmed that he was gone from his sight, Jung Hyun-woo turned his head and looked ahead again. There was strength in his eyes, and confidence in his clenched fist. His will to repay him by passing was conveyed. Yoo-hyun sat down and quietly waited for his turn. His eyes were on therge screen on the front of the auditorium. There were the interview locations and divisions written on it. The interview location for the LCD division was on the ninth floor, and they divided the interview into four divisions: process/equipment, research and development, sales/marketing, and staff. Jung Hyun-woo applied for the staff division, and Yoo-hyun applied for the sales/marketing division. If he passed, there was a high possibility that he would enter the mobile product nning team, which was his first team. Yoo-hyun recalled his days as a new employee when it was his turn. Five applicants lined up and followed the guide to the elevator. Ding. When the elevator door opened on the ninth floor, another guide waiting there led them to the right corridor. ¡°Please follow me.¡± The group ahead of them had just entered. It was their turn right after. Chapter 13: Chapter 13:
Chapter 13 Out of the five candidates who entered the interview, only four of them looked extremely nervous, except for Yoo-hyun. It was rather strange not to be nervous in this situation. But Yoo-hyun¡¯s face showed no sign of tension at all. Instead, he was full of anticipation and excitement. ¡®I wonder who the interviewer is?¡¯ He didn¡¯t remember the face of the new employee interviewer. But he thought he would recognize him if he saw his face. He must have worked in the same space for a long time, so he must have met him while passing by. If he was lucky, he might even meet the person who was his team leader. While Yoo-hyun was having a pleasant imagination in front of the door, there was a cold wind blowing inside the interview room. ¡°How can you not remember what you wrote in your resume?¡± ¡°Uh, well, that¡¯s, I¡­¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± As Park Doo-sik, the head of the HR team, shook his head, the other interviewers nodded as if they agreed. Swoosh. At the same time, scores were marked on the score sheet on the table. ¡°There aren¡¯t many good applicants as I expected.¡± ¡°I know, right?¡± Several candidates hade and gone already, but there were hardly any who had proper manners. They all seemed awkward and artificial. He had been conducting interviews for five years. He couldn¡¯t even count how many people he had met. Now he could tell how prepared they were just by looking at their entrance. More than 90 percent of the time, his expectations were correct. First impressions are science after all. ¡°Then we will end the interview for this group here. Thank you for your hard work.¡± As Park Doo-sik finished his closing remarks, the five candidates who were sitting on their chairs got up with a clumsy posture. The guy who was just babbling turned his head without even saying hello. He knew it when he saw his feet and body pointing in different directions while talking. He must have memorized it well, so his answers were urate, but he couldn¡¯t hide his ingrained habits. ¡°Sigh, please send in the next person.¡± As Park Doo-sik sighed and spoke to the guide, one of the interviewers asked him. ¡°Mr. Park, I guess you don¡¯t see anyone you like.¡± ¡°Well, I was expecting more from their grades, but I haven¡¯t seen any candidates who are ready yet. What about you, director?¡± ¡°Well, I did mark a few. We always need more hands anyway.¡± ¡°Yes. If you picked them, they must be reliable.¡± Park Doo-sik smiled at the interviewer next to him when the door opened again. Creak. And then five more candidates came in one by one. Park Doo-sik scanned them as he always did. ¡®Huh?¡¯ There was a candidate who caught his eye for a moment. His back was straight and his walk was upright. He looked very natural as he made eye contact with the interviewers as he entered. Especially with him who had been staring at him for a long time. He had a distinctive appearance, but he didn¡¯t feel unpleasant at all. ¡®Do I know him?¡¯ Rather, he feltfortable as if he had been with him for a long time. Then he quickly turned his gaze and calmly adjusted his posture. His eyes sparkled with ease and confidence. Most of all, he liked his hands resting on both knees naturally. People say they look at smiles, eyes, faces when they see first impressions, but well. Usually, the first thing that catches their eye is their hands. If they feel awkward and out of ce, it means that their hands are not handled well 100 out of 100 times. Plus, the position of his feet and the angle of his knees looked veryfortable. It wasn¡¯t something that could be done by practice alone. As Park Doo-sik looked at Yoo-hyun, Yoo-hyun also looked at him sitting in the far left seat behind the table. Park Doo-sik executive director. He knew it as soon as he entered. He nced at his ID card on the table and confirmed it. He was the one who brought him from LCD business division to group strategy nning team. They had different routester on, but he had a good time working under him. He must have been promoted to executive director by now. Yoo-hyun smiled at Park Doo-sik who was looking at him. ¡®Still the same.¡¯ He learned a lot from him. Park Doo-sik taught him how to read psychology from people¡¯s gestures, which was useful for Yoo-hyun who had good observation skills. He applied that method to not only get information by just looking, but also to make himself look good. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun¡¯s abilities shone in thepany and helped him climb up. There was one thing he was sure of right now. ¡®He likes me.¡¯ Park Doo-sik had a unique expression when he was in a good mood. His eyebrows rose and his nostrils red slightly. His posture leaning toward Yoo-hyun also indicated his favor. Soon, Yoo-hyun casually scanned the other four interviewers who turned their heads. He didn¡¯t remember any of them clearly. They seemed like people he had seen somewhere before. It was natural that he didn¡¯t know everyone since the business division was sorge. He didn¡¯t know their personalities, but he could infer their characters from their appearance, the papers on the desk, and the way they held their pens. Knowing the general tendencies of the interviewers was half the battle in the interview. He could easily induce the questions he wanted. He knew Park Doo-sik well, but he was only the interviewer, not the one who hired him. He had no choice but to follow the opinions of the interviewers who were team leaders or part leaders. After they looked at each other for a short time, Park Doo-sik proceeded. ¡°Then let¡¯s start with self-introduction. Please start with Bae Yeon-seok, who is on the far left. You have 30 seconds.¡± ¡°I¡­¡± He felt a panicked atmosphere from his side. There was no clock in the interview room, and they usually prepared a one-minute self-introduction. There must be a reason why he twisted the expected question in a different direction. He didn¡¯t want to hear the content that was repeated like a machine, but to see how the applicants responded on the spot. The self-introductions of the applicants continued in turn. ¡°Okay, time¡¯s up.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, I¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine. Next applicant, please introduce yourself.¡± Park Doo-sik cut off 30 seconds sharply. Just the essentials briefly. It seemed easy, but it was hard to summarize if they didn¡¯t understand themselves well. Not to mention there was no timer. But Yoo-hyun figured out Park Doo-sik¡¯s habit while listening to the three applicants¡¯ introductions. ¡®Check the watch at 20 seconds, lift your head after 5 seconds, and end after another 5 seconds.¡¯ He could use that as a marker to calcte the remaining time. Then Park Doo-sik¡¯s eyes fixed on Yoo-hyun. It was a look that said let me see what you got. ¡°Please introduce yourself, Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun.¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun¡¯s voice opened, the flow of air in the room changed. His solid diaphragmatic breathing and open vocalization created resonance when he opened his mouth. His eyes were drawn to his heavy voice that filled the room, not to his thin voice due to tension. His slight smile made a brief pause in a short time seem rxed. He didn¡¯t have to look closely to know. The interviewers already had favorable impressions in their eyes. 30 seconds was a short time. It was not enough time to exin his outstanding points. It would be the worst to speak fast and list useless information. He had to cut out what was in his resume boldly and tell why he came here as an applicant named Han Yoo-hyun. ¡°I think disy is a business that has much more potential in the future than ever before. TVs are getting bigger and bigger, and we can see disys everywhere on the streets. All parts are disappearing in front of our eyes, but disys are providing more convenience for people in more ces. I applied to Hansung Electronics LCD business division because I saw that vision.¡± They were workers who were living under pressure from reality, but they were also people who belonged to the disy industry. They nodded their heads in front of the vision of the future that seemed close enough to touch but clear enough to see in their eyes. One more thing here. It wouldn¡¯t be bad to mention the direction of short-term business on top of the big vision. It would mean that he had thought more as an applicant for sales, marketing, product nning rted jobs. Yoo-hyun continued his speech. ¡°I believe that Hansung LCD business division will not stay in LCD, but use OLED as its growth base and be a leader in the future disy industry with LCD and OLED as its main pirs.¡± OLED was definitely a future technology that was being discussed at this time. Hansung Electronics had also released OLED products at the level of prototypes. Assuming that the interviewers were at executive level positions, they would understand what Yoo-hyun meant. The future of LCD business division that they envisioned was to grow into aprehensive disypany that included LCD and OLED, not just one business division of apany. In the subtly focused atmosphere, Park Doo-sik checked his wristwatch. 10 seconds left. Seeing that, Yoo-hyun prepared his final remark. It was better to finish it clearly than to end it vaguely. Of course, thest thing was what he wanted to do in thepany as an applicant named Han Yoo-hyun. ¡°I want to n and make disys that can change not only what customers really want, but also their lives fundamentally, and even the world. I¡¯m sure this ce will be the starting point. Thank you.¡± It might not seem like a big deal. It was something he had heard somewhere before. But as with all sayings, it depended on who said it, how they said it, and how the listener received it. His rxed posture and confident eyes showed that Yoo-hyun¡¯s words were not just recited from memory, but deeply thought out convictions. It might be a small difference, but it made him stand out from the others. There was a brief silence after Yoo-hyun¡¯s introduction. Of course, in the meantime, the interviewers exchanged nces and checked something on the paper on the desk. He could tell from that alone that Yoo-hyun¡¯s short introduction was sessful. ¡°Jang Soo-hyun, you try.¡± ¡°I¡­¡± Especially, when the next applicant¡¯s introduction followed, the interviewers realized it. The naturalness that they felt as a matter of course was broken, making Yoo-hyun look even more prominent. As soon as all the introductions were over, the interviewers¡¯ eyes turned to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Do you have any questions¡­ Oh, please go ahead, director.¡± As they asked questions in the same direction at the same time, Park Doo-sik looked at Yoo-hyun with interest. The feeling of being evaluated by someone. The situation where he had to look good to someone. There was no reason for him to lower himself or to look good to anyone except for the chairman as a president. Why was this so fun? ¡°Hmm, I heard your introduction well, Yoo-hyun. But I think you have some misunderstanding. OLED is still a far technology. It will take more than 10 years to mass-produce products. You can¡¯t make a good product n with just ideals.¡± No way. In one or two years, Ilsung, a rivalpany, started mass production and Hansung also led the market withrge OLED products in five years. He wanted to shoot back at that interviewer who raised his head with a smug confidence inside him. But this was an interview room. He didn¡¯t know what would happen in the disy market even an inch ahead, so there was no need to argue or exin. Instead, he reced it with showing how much he prepared. ¡°Thank you for yourment. I said that after seeing the thin and flexible OLED panel prototype that Hansung Electronics showed at this year¡¯s CES exhibition. I only get information from articles, papers, and patents, so I can¡¯t help but have limited thoughts. Please understand. If I join Hansung Electronics, I want to have a professional and specific perspective like you first. That¡¯s why I want to be a leader of Hansung who creates the future.¡± ¡°Haha, you¡¯re bold and good.¡± The interviewer nodded his head and looked at his side, and the other interviewers also nodded their heads. There might be some awkward parts, but he wrapped them up nicely and maintained a warm atmosphere. Then questions came to the other applicants as well. After technical questions, there were pressure questions that were vague to answer. They asked how they felt about working outside Seoul in factories, what they would do if they had to work overtime a lot, and what they would do if their boss asked them to exercise on weekends. They saw some applicants who were flustered. They all had the same answer in their minds, but there was no naive guy who would answer honestly here. ¡°I don¡¯t go to work to do overtime. I want to use my abilities to make apany where everyone can work without overtime.¡± Oh, there was one. That guy. And right next to him. The air became heavy for a moment and he saw the interviewer¡¯s mouth twist. Chapter 14: Chapter 14:
Chapter 14 He wasn¡¯t feeling bad. His eyes were like those of a lion that had prey in front of him. ¡°So, everyone in Hansung is ipetent and has to work overtime?¡± ¡°Ah, no, that¡¯s not it¡­¡± ¡°Then, are you saying that you came to thepany on purpose to work overtime?¡± ¡°Ah, no, I¡¯m not. I mean, of course I would work overtime if necessary¡­¡± ¡°Mr. Bang Seong-hak, you seem to change your words very easily.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He said that while drawing a line on the paper in front of him with a clear sign of displeasure. The warm atmosphere in an instant turned upside down and a cold air began to circte in the interview room. The interviewers started to put pressure on the applicants. Of course, they didn¡¯t do it because they hated the applicants. It was to see their quick wit in a moment of crisis. After the sharp questions eliminated the applicants one by one, they finally reached Yoo-hyun. ¡°Mr. Han Yu-hyun, I¡¯ll continue with the previous question. If your boss asks you to exercise with him on the weekend, what would you do?¡± It was a question that had no right answer. If he said yes without hesitation, he would be seen as a person without his own opinion. If he expressed his opposition, he would be seen as a person who stubbornly clings to his own position. The best thing to do here was to turn the tables and show him a card that he would be tempted by. And it had to be a card that would make him want to talk to him right away. Yoo-hyun nced at the interviewer who asked the question. His skin was tanned even before summer came, which showed that he was doing a lot of outdoor activities for apany employee. He had been touching his right elbow with his left hand since he came in, which indicated that he had some pain there. With this simple information, he could clearly tell what the interviewer¡¯s problem was. Golfer¡¯s elbow. He liked golf enough to go outside often, but he injured himself due to an improper posture. It was a disease that anyone who yed golf would experience at least once. Of course, it was also a disease that caused stress because it didn¡¯t heal well. Yoo-hyun slowly opened his mouth. ¡°It depends on what kind of exercise it is. If it¡¯s golf, I would definitely go.¡± ¡°Oh. Golf? Do you like it? Have you yed it before?¡± ¡°Yes, I enjoy it with my father. I also learned some self-treatment methods for golfer¡¯s elbow because I suffered a lot from it.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ I see.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t miss the expression of the interviewer who sighed and then regained his breath. He had a look in his eyes that he wanted to talk about golfer¡¯s elbow right away. But maybe because of his dignity, he quickly changed the subject and said politely. ¡°Mr. Han Yu-hyun, you seem to have a lot of experience.¡± There was no sarcasm in his voice. It was a question that he tossed for Yoo-hyun¡¯s sake. It didn¡¯t matter what kind of experience he had here. The important thing was that he gave the answer that thepany wanted with his quick thinking. It would be a sign that he was well prepared for the interview as an applicant named Han Yu-hyun. Yoo-hyun¡¯s intention seemed to work well with the atmosphere of the interview room. He could tell by looking at the eyes of the interviewers. The eyebrows that fluttered quickly were a perfect sign of liking for Yoo-hyun. The deep questions continued and Yoo-hyun was given thest question. ¡°What do you want to achieve when you join thepany?¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Park Doo-sik, the section chief who asked the question. He remembered that he had asked him a simr question when he reached out his hand to work with him. The answer Yoo-hyun gave at that time was no different from his mindset as a new employee. -I want to be a CEO and make Hansung Electronics a world-renownedpany. But now it was different. He knew better than anyone else that all he would be left with was emptiness if he reached there alone. Yoo-hyun took a breath and spoke in a clear voice. ¡°I dream of everyone¡¯s sess rather than my own. I want to help those who have skills but are not recognized, or those who are diligent and work harder than anyone else but don¡¯t get a chance to shine. My goal is to make everyone around me shine.¡± No one would hate a person who said that he preferred to do well together rather than doing well by himself. In a way, he was closer to the ideal candidate that thepany wanted. He didn¡¯t say his goal to please them. But the faces of the interviewers had already changed. ¡°Wow.¡± They eximed and nodded their heads. The interview was over. As he greeted them and turned to leave, Yoo-hyun felt their eyes on him and gave a nod to Park Doo-sik, the section chief. He would see him again someday. No, he wanted to work with him again someday. He would work in apletely different way then. ¡°I wonder if he would acknowledge me.¡± He muttered a question that he still didn¡¯t know the answer to and smiled as he walked out. Buzzing. As he took the elevator down to the first floor, he saw people filling up the lobby. 12:00 Therge digital clock on the wall indicated lunchtime. He felt like a real office worker as he passed through the crowd of people. Oh, right. He was a president until recently. He wondered if his old memories had disappeared because he had an interview. He felt amused by how quickly he adapted to reality. He smiled and walked out of the main gate. ¡°Hyung!¡± Jung Hyun-woo waved his hand and smiled. He seemed to have finished his interview quickly¡­ Did he wait for him? ¡°What are you doing? Why didn¡¯t you go?¡± ¡°Hehe, I just wanted to go with you, hyung.¡± ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°Home. Ah¡­ We might have different directions.¡± What? He waited for an hour without knowing that? Yoo-hyun looked at Jung Hyun-woo with a dumbfounded expression. But the guy stuck to him as if it didn¡¯t matter. He had barely greeted him this morning, but now he had changed his attitude so quickly that it was hard to believe. ¡°How about lunch? I¡¯ll buy it for you. I¡¯m really grateful to you today.¡± ¡°Did you do well on the interview?¡± ¡°Yes. Thanks to you, hyung, I said everything I wanted to say. Thank you so much.¡± He didn¡¯t do anything special for him. It was just somemon advice that anyone could find on the inte. He did give him some more direct tips. But it was thanks to Jung Hyun-woo¡¯s earnest attitude that he epted them in such a short time. ¡°Thank you. But it feels good. Let me buy it for you as a celebration.¡± ¡°No, no. I¡¯ll¡­¡± ¡°Buy me something more expensive next time. Let¡¯s go. I know a good ce.¡± ¡°Yes? Okay. Haha. Let¡¯s go then.¡± He was such a cheerful guy. Yoo-hyun felt like he had seen a new side of Jung Hyun-woo. He thought it would be nice to have a friendly junior like him. He didn¡¯t know if he would pass, but he felt good that he was grateful. That¡¯s when it happened. Someone called Yoo-hyun from the busy restaurant street. ¡°Is that Yoo-hyun? Hey, Han Yu-hyun.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He must be someone he knew since he called his name. He couldn¡¯t ask who he was here. Yoo-hyun pretended not to find him and looked around for his face. He was a tall man with a decent build. He looked about his age, and judging by his well-fitted suit, he seemed to be an office worker nearby. ¡°Hey, it¡¯s me, hyun. Don¡¯t you remember? 6th Division.¡± The man called him again and when they faced each other, Yoo-hyun remembered his military days. The memories of the armyst forever, and the moments he spent with the man in front of him shed by like a zoetrope. The toon leader who was always confident and cheerful. The hyung and friend who was joking but kinder than anyone else inside. Especially when Yoo-hyun was having a hard time with his family matters, he was the senior who helped him more than anyone else in his life. ¡°¡­Sergeant Park Young-hoon.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t call me sergeant. Call me hyung, why did you change your phone number? I was worried about you, jerk.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Did he change his phone number? Listening to him, it seemed like he changed his number after he left the army. Maybe he did it to get rid of his painful past memories, or maybe he did it because it was cheaper to get a new phone number. Anyway, the important thing was that Yoo-hyun also felt happy to see him. ¡°I¡¯m really d to see you.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± Park Young-hoon smiled and grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand when another man called him from ahead. ¡°Young-hoon.¡± ¡°Yes, sir. Just a moment. Hyun, give me your phone.¡± ¡°Here.¡± ¡°Kid, don¡¯t be so stiff. This is society, man.¡± The cheerful personality that he remembered vaguely was still there. As he handed over his phone, Park Young-hoon muttered while typing his number. ¡°Sorry, sorry. I didn¡¯t bring my business card. There. I¡¯ll contact youter.¡± ¡°Ah¡­ okay.¡± He then waved his hand and turned around. Yoo Hyun stared nkly at his disappearing figure for a while. He was amazed by the mysteriousness of human rtionships. A connection that had been long forgotten in his memory was being reconnected. ¡®Is it because I met Jung Hyun-woo?¡¯ He had no recollection of meeting Park Young-hoon separately, so he wondered if that was the reason. He thought that small actions were gradually changing his future. At the same time, he felt uneasy. He looked back at the tall Hansung Tower and murmured. ¡°I hope they don¡¯t assign me to a different department.¡± He suddenly wondered if he had tried too hard to pass the interview. The interviewers might have wanted to keep him at any cost. ¡®But it doesn¡¯t matter anyway.¡¯ Even if he started differently, he could start with a different mindset. He could also help from afar if needed. ¡°What? What did you say?¡± ¡°Nothing. Nothing. Let¡¯s go. Let¡¯s eat.¡± Yoo Hyun reached out to put his hand on Jung Hyun-woo¡¯s shoulder, but hesitated and patted it instead. He was still not used to this kind of physical contact. He had dinner with Jung Hyun-woo, and since they had some time, they also had a cup of coffee. ¡°I¡­¡± ¡°So?¡± ¡°Back then¡­¡± The more he talked, the more he realized that he was a talkative person. But he didn¡¯t just talk about himself all the time, he also knew how to listen. And he knew how to create a good atmosphere as well, so the conversation was interesting. Especially, he didn¡¯t seem to be pretentious in his actions, which he liked. The most impressive thing he said was his ambition that he recited during the interview. He said he wanted to be a helpful person. It was simr to Yoo Hyun¡¯s new goal. He felt a pang in his chest. There were people who thought like this from the beginning. To Yoo Hyun, who was trying to change himself every day by setting his mind, Jung Hyun-woo looked amazing. He suddenly hoped that he would really pass the exam at Hansung. As they talked, he found out that Jung Hyun-woo lived in an apartment near his studio apartment. Thanks to that, they continued their conversation on their way home. ¡°Hyung¡­¡± ¡°Really?¡± It seemed like it was the first time he had been alone with a man for so long. As they walked along the street in the early evening when the sun was setting, Jung Hyun-woo asked him. ¡°Hyung, are you sure we can work out together in the morning?¡± ¡°If you can wake up.¡± ¡°Hey, I have to do it if you do it. Of course. Well, I¡¯ll go then.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll watch you.¡± He didn¡¯t know why it was obvious that he had to do it, but Jung Hyun-woo¡¯s eyes were full of determination. ¡°Hyung, thank you so much.¡± ¡°Go on.¡± He walked backwards and bowed again. He didn¡¯t know how many times he had thanked him for such a small favor. But he didn¡¯t mind having a friendly junior who approached him warmly. Rather, he felt good that he had a close junior who could contact him in the future. To be honest, he felt like he had learned how to treat others regardless of age. ¡°I hope it goes well.¡± Yoo Hyun muttered to himself as he watched Jung Hyun-woo go away. -Are you home? Is your phone working? When he got home and checked his phone, there was a text message waiting for him. It was from Park Young-hoon, whom he had parted with in the afternoon. Chapter 15: Chapter 15:
Chapter 15 He was curious about the call, so he answered it right away. Through the conversation, he was able to recall his memories of the army. -Do you remember drinking soda at the gym behind the barracks? ¡°Of course I do. You were amazed by the vending machine that gave out ice and kept getting more.¡± -I still feel bitter when I think about losing to you in rock-paper-scissors. He didn¡¯t understand why he was so resentful, but as they shared their memories like this, time flew by. Today was a strange day. He had a meal and coffee with his rude school junior, and talked for more than 30 minutes with his army senior who was barely in his memory. They were not people from hispany, nor people he had to impress, but spending time like this was the first time in his life. He felt like he understood why people chatted so much about unnecessary things. -Okay. Let¡¯s have a drink together that night. ¡°Sure thing.¡± That¡¯s how the call ended. From Jung Hyun-woo to Park Young-hoon, new connections were joining his life. Maybe this was also a sign of his desire to live differently, and his wings were already changing his life. In a space with a subtle atmosphere, the middle-aged Yoo-hyun bowed his waist and received a ss. The man sitting across the table smiled and looked down at him. -Congrattions, Han Vice President. No, I should call you Han Yoo-hyun President now. -Thank you, Chairman. -Thank me? I should thank you. It¡¯s thanks to you that I¡¯m here, because you epted my offer back then. -¡­ It was the path he chose to seed faster, and his choice was not wrong. He pushed aside the powerful eldest son and became the youngest son who took over the giant group Hanseong at a young age. Thanks to that, he enjoyed a lot as a winner, but the people who were with him in the past had to leave as losers. After that, under the new chairman, Yoo-hyun had to make several ruthless decisions. Many people were sacrificed, but he thought it was for thepany¡¯s sake. No matter how much he justified himself, he couldn¡¯t feel at ease. He couldn¡¯t let anyone see his feelings. Yoo-hyun quickly put on a mask and smiled. -What did I do? It¡¯s all thanks to your grace, Chairman. -Hahaha, it feels good to hear that from you, President Han. Let¡¯s drink as much as we want today. It¡¯s a happy day, isn¡¯t it? -Yes, Chairman. As he was about to hand over the ss, the alcohol in the ss swayed and something rose above it. The portrait of Kwon Se-jung, his family crying, the faces of his old colleagues who were struggling passed by quickly. Surprised, Yoo-hyun dropped the ss he was holding. In a situation that seemed to move in slow motion, the chairman¡¯s expression came into view. His mouth was smiling, but his eyes were cold like a snake¡¯s. He felt goosebumps and at the same time the ss touched the floor. Crash! ¡°Ah!¡± He startled awake and quickly looked around. The sight of his narrow studio apartment came into view. ¡°¡­Was it a dream?¡± It seemed that his body had adapted to the present reality after a few days. He wondered which one was a dream and which one was reality. His head was still messed up. He touched his throbbing forehead and got up. He drank cold water gulp by gulp. Then his head cleared up a bit. ¡°Ha¡­It¡¯s a good thing, right?¡± He muttered to himself and looked at the clock. 5:30 am. As always, it was time to get up. He resented his body for moving ording to his old habits. He even sneered at himself for getting ready to go for a run as usual. What can he do? He felt suffocated and had to run anyway. In the end, Yoo-hyun went outside. The habit of maintaining his fitness for 20 years didn¡¯t change, but there were many differences. Not running on the Han River path he always stepped on, or not eating ginseng when he opened his eyes were not small changes like that. First of all, his body felt much lighter. When he started running after returning, he seemed rather dull at first, but soon his body adapted and now he was showing off his 20s stamina without regret. He realized how true it was that youth was power. And one of the biggest changes among them: ¡°Pant pant. Hyung, let¡¯s run together.¡± He was not alone, but had someone to run with. Yoo-hyun always preferred being alone. It was the fastest and most efficient way to make any choice. He still preferred being alone in his heart. But he was thinking of changing now. He didn¡¯t want to live the empty life he used to, so he slowed down his pace and matched Jung Hyun-woo¡¯s steps. ¡°You need to work on your stamina. You¡¯ll be too tired to work if you go to thepany like this.¡± ¡°Pant pant. Hyung, you really look like someone who has worked in apany before.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Do you want to rest a bit?¡± ¡°Yes. Pant pant.¡± Jung Hyun-woo, soaked in sweat, picked up the stic water bottle on the bench. His trembling hand showed that he had run out of energy. The moment Yoo-hyun chuckled, Jung Hyun-woo¡¯s slippery hand caught his eye. ¡®It¡¯s going to fall.¡¯ The swollen wrist muscle, the spread fingers, the twitching shoulder were all signs that the water bottle was slipping from his hand. ¡°Uh, uh, uhh.¡± He tried to catch it again, but it was hopeless. The moment the water bottle was about to hit the ground, Yoo-hyun¡¯s foot, which was already there, caught it underneath. He lowered his foot to match the falling speed and lifted his toes. The water bottle fit perfectly between his ankle and instep. Yoo-hyun lightly kicked up the water bottle, caught it, and handed it back to Jung Hyun-woo. ¡°Here, hold it tight and drink. Don¡¯t shake your hand for no reason.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, yes¡­¡± Jung Hyun-woo looked bewildered. He drank the water and still seemed to be in shock. He stuttered as he spoke. ¡°H-how did you catch that? Hyung, you have amazing athletic skills.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? I just saw it falling.¡± ¡°Really, running too. You¡¯re amazing. Really really awesome. Awesome.¡± He raised his thumb and didn¡¯t stop talking. Running was really nothing. Jung Hyun-woo definitely had a tendency to overreact. But anyway. ¡®Did my athletic skills improve?¡¯ It was natural that he had good stamina and strength as a young body. But something was different. He remembered when he faced the self-harm gangsters before. What was it? He still couldn¡¯t figure out what it was exactly. Anyway, his body felt lighter and he felt confident that he could do well in any sport. ¡®Maybe I should learn something new?¡¯ He thought about trying other sports besides running. He had two weeks until the interview announcement and a month until the new employee training, so he thought he could take his time to look for something. ¡­ After the workout. Yoo-hyun took Jung Hyun-woo to a rice soup restaurant. Jung Hyun-woo still looked at him with admiration in his eyes. ¡°Hyung, you really live so coolly. Even at school.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± There was no way. He didn¡¯t have anyone to impress when he went alone. ¡°Hyung, you were so cool when you presented your business strategy assignment. You answered all the professor¡¯s questions when no one else could. Actually, I wanted to be friends with you since then. Hehe.¡± ¡°Did you?¡± He honestly didn¡¯t remember much. His memories of school were just that he worked hard. Maybe he said that because he managed to get out of the situation with improvisation. Like when he presented at thepany. They were talking about this and that when the food came out. ¡°Here¡¯s your rice soup.¡± ¡°Thank you, ma¡¯am. I was so hungry. It looks delicious.¡± ¡°Hohoho, you young men are so polite. Enjoy your meal.¡± Thedy who brought the rice soup smiled brightly at Jung Hyun-woo¡¯s greeting. Yoo-hyun looked at Jung Hyun-woo with curiosity as he spoke kindly to everyone he met. There was no pretense in his expression and behavior. He treated people as naturally as if he was wearing clothes that fit him perfectly. Even people he met for the first time smiled in front of Jung Hyun-woo. They felt like old friends in no time as he mingled with them easily. He was apletely different type of person from Yoo-hyun. ¡®Did I live coolly?¡¯ He didn¡¯t think so about his life that only looked ahead fiercely. He didn¡¯t want to go back to the path of sess that left no grass behind him. Rather, he thought Jung Hyun-woo, who gave happy smiles to people and got along with them, was living a cooler life than him. ¡°Hyung, enjoy your meal. Hehe.¡± ¡°Yeah, you too.¡± Yoo-hyun lifted his lips as he saw Jung Hyun-woo¡¯s bright smile. He felt like he got a hint on how to live. After returning, Yoo-hyun sat in front of theputer and browsed the news out of habit. He had a thick monitor in front of him, not a tablet. And he had cold water on the table instead of coffee from the machine, but it didn¡¯t matter. His serious look while looking at the news was no different from before. He felt like he had gone back to the past as he looked at the news, especially the IT-rted news. The bigpanies that were like dinosaurs had disappeared, and nowpanies that didn¡¯t even make the news werepeting for the top spot in the world. Yoo-hyun was at the center of the electronic industry that changed rapidly every day. He always felt anxious that he would be extinct if he fell behind a little bit. He didn¡¯t want to put down the heavy burden he carried. Rather, he became more greedy and wanted more and more. Looking back, it was nothing¡­ Yoo-hyun shook his head and got up from his seat. It was to avoid repeating his past addiction to work. ¡°More rxed.¡± He hypnotized himself, but his eyes were drawn to the monitor. It was scary how habits worked. ¡°Sigh.¡± The moment Yoo-hyun turned off the monitor screen, Ring ring. His cell phone on the desk rang and his body flinched at the same time. ¡®Chairman?¡¯ He was the only person who would call him at this time. He felt a chill as he remembered his face in his dream. ¡°Ah¡­¡± He picked up the flip phone and realized that he had recalled his past memories out of habit. He sighed in relief. On the small LCD screen, not the big one, ¡®Father¡¯ was disyed as the caller¡¯s name. -Are you up? ¡°Yes, of course. Have you eaten?¡± -Yes. I did. Why did his father call him in the morning? They had gotten closer, but he never called first, so he was worried. His father¡¯s voice, which hesitated for a moment, made him feel more uneasy. But he heard an unexpected voice from him. -Yoo-hyun, thank you. ¡°Huh?¡± -For Usang Construction. ¡°Oh. That?¡± Then he understood why his father contacted him. His father tried to hide his excited mood and continued to speak. -I looked into it more and it seemed like there were some problems. So I decided not to do it. ¡°I¡¯m d.¡± All Yoo-hyun did was subtly point out the issues. He didn¡¯t expect him to be grateful for that. But from his father¡¯s words, Yoo-hyun understood his feelings. His changed attitude had changed his father as well. -I think I was too impatient all this time. But thanks to you, I found some peace. Thank you. ¡°No, thank you, father. I¡¯m also very grateful.¡± They exchanged thank-you¡¯s several times and hung up the phone. Yoo-hyun felt bewildered. He had never received a phone call from his father in the morning before, let alone heard him say thank you. ¡°How did this happen?¡± A small change was changing his whole life. His heart. His heart. It beat faster. ¡°Good.¡± He gained positive confidence from talking to his father. Yoo-hyun decided to change more actively. Like Jung Hyun-woo did, he thought of being kinder to not only his family and friends but also strangers he met along the way. He greeted them more politely, showed interest, and expressed gratitude. It seemed easy to do these things, but it was not easy for Yoo-hyun. It was an effort to go against his individualistic values that had been formed until now. He wondered if he really had to do this much sometimes. But as he saw the changes around him, Yoo-hyun realized something: When he opened his heart and approached them first, even rtionships that he couldn¡¯t see before became richer. Chapter 16: Chapter 16:
Chapter 16 The day hade when Yoo-hyun was supposed to meet his senior from the army, Park Young-hoon. Yoo-hyun stopped by the mart first. He ced a can of coffee on the counter as he entered the mart. The owner, who now recognized Yoo-hyun, smiled at him. ¡°Auntie, did you buy new clothes? The purple color suits yourplexion well.¡± ¡°Thank you for noticing. My son bought it for me. Oh, wait. I almost forgot. Here, take this.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay, auntie. You don¡¯t have to.¡± ¡°Just take it. It¡¯s a promotional product anyway. Okay? I really want to give it to you.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t need the kitchen towel, but he appreciated the gesture. He felt good that someone cared for him like this. He said goodbye and left the mart. The owner muttered to herself as she watched his back. ¡°He¡¯s so pretty. How can he be so kind and polite?¡± Yoo-hyun left the mart with a pleasant feeling. Click. The cold can of coffee refreshed his mind as well. He hummed a tune unconsciously. He put the kitchen towel in his bag and took a bus to the meeting ce. He had dinner with Park Young-hoon and then went to a pub. ¡°Where else can you find someone who travels so far to buy you food and drinks?¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t say that. I¡¯m doing this to avoid hearing yourints.¡± ¡°Wow, kid. You¡¯ve be so witty since Ist saw you. Anyway, you have to invest a certain portion of your ie in a fund when you get a job. It¡¯s all for your own good.¡± Park Young-hoon worked at a well-known financialpany in South Korea. He was still rtively new and didn¡¯t have any big projects under his name. But he gave Yoo-hyun some advice based on what he learned and observed. It wasn¡¯t very helpful for Yoo-hyun, who had experienced many ups and downs in society. But he didn¡¯t mind his sincere attempt to help him. ¡®Investment is necessary, that¡¯s true.¡¯ Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t prioritize money, but he thought it was wise to invest some of his earnings for future contingencies. ¡°Okay. Cheers.¡± ¡°Yeah. One shot.¡± Park Young-hoon boasted with confidence. Yoo-hyun shared many stories with him. The time they installedmunication equipment on a mountain, the guerri training and the terrifying cold weather training. The memory of digging trenches for a month, and the time they secretly worked out to build their muscles. He felt excited as he recalled his army days. It was amazing that he still remembered them after 20 years. ¡°To be honest, I was very worried about you.¡± ¡°Worried? Why?¡± ¡°Really. You remember when you were a private? You came back from your vacation looking pale and sickly. I thought you were going to die or something. We were on guard duty together and you looked so miserable.¡± ¡°What? Did you think I was going to jump off or something?¡± ¡°No. I thought I was going to shoot you. Haha.¡± He made ame joke that reminded him of a painful past. It was when he was on duty in a remote mountain area. He couldn¡¯t sleep at night because of the red stickers on the houses, the mother with smudged mascara, and the father who was harassed by debt collectors. It was torture to live in such a limited environment with so much worry. His anxious thoughts built walls around him, and he felt frustrated hundreds of times a day in front of those walls. The only thing that lit up his life then was ¡®sess¡¯. He thought that sess was the only way out of his hellish life. That¡¯s why he studied English all night in the army, and aimed for a job at a bigpany. He sorted out his thoughts as he talked. ¡®It¡¯s all just an excuse.¡¯ He could me it on the special circumstances of the army, but maybe that was also an excuse he made up. If he had trusted his family more, if he had talked to them more, or even called them more often, he wouldn¡¯t have suffered so much alone. Park Young-hoon tried to change the mood as he saw Yoo-hyun¡¯s serious expression. ¡°Do you remember that time? We watched Hyodor vs Crocop fight and trained hard at the gym.¡± ¡°Did we?¡± Of course he didn¡¯t remember clearly. He only had a vague memory of working out with Park Young-hoon at the gym. ¡°Haha, did you forget already? That was the most fun I had. You got knocked down so we couldn¡¯t do more.¡± ¡°So what? You could have done it with someone else.¡± ¡°Hey, you were the only one who could dodge my punches. Haha.¡± ¡°Ah.¡± He roughly understood what he meant. He had good eyesight back then, so he could easily avoid his punches. ¡°Why don¡¯t youe to our gym sometime? You still have some time before you start working, right?¡± ¡°Where is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not far from where you live. Wait a minute.¡± Park Young-hoon suddenly took out a pamphlet from his bag next to him and handed it over. On the cover, a muscr man was wearing gloves, and below it was written ¡®Mixed Martial Arts Specialist¡¯. The gym seemed to have a impressive record, as there were quite a few people who had debuted as pros from there. ¡°It¡¯s not dangerous at all. Really.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± It couldn¡¯t be not dangerous. He had never been interested in hitting and getting hit. He had never learned boxing, let alone mixed martial arts. He was too busy with his work, but his basic personality was not fond of rough sports. He did want to learn some exercise, though. ¡°Just stop by and take a look. I¡¯ll talk to them nicely.¡± ¡°¡­¡­.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t answer, so Park Young-hoon continued to dangle the carrot. He didn¡¯t know why he was doing this so much. He was curious. He wanted to live a different life, so doing something new seemed meaningful. Yoo-hyun nodded lightly as an answer. They say you can¡¯t pull out an ox horn in one go, so Yoo-hyun went to the gym that Park Young-hoon mentioned the next day. He had to take a bus, but it was only 20 minutes away. Of course, he didn¡¯t know if he would really go there. As soon as he got off the bus, he got a text from Park Young-hoon. -Sorry. I¡¯m runningte because of work. I told the manager, so just go in and wait. Going in and waiting was not a problem. ¡°They said they would test me?¡± What kind of test would they do at the gym? Yoo-hyun wanted to check how far his physical abilities were. Something had changed, but he didn¡¯t know? That wasn¡¯t a good thing. Maybe he could find out this time. ¡°They won¡¯t make me hit and get hit on the first day, right?¡± He didn¡¯t believe that they would test someone who didn¡¯t even go to the gym like that. He could tell by looking at the big exterior. The building was rtively new and had a sleek signboard. It looked fitting for the name ¡®Number One¡¯. As Yoo-hyun opened the door of the gym, he heard the sound of sandbags being hit and saw people skipping ropes. On the ring, a man with gloves was swinging his fists. The scene he had expected was unfolding before his eyes when a young man near the entrance asked him. ¡°How did youe here?¡± ¡°I was introduced by Park Young-hoon.¡± ¡°Oh, manager, there¡¯s a guest here. He¡¯s introduced by Young-hoon.¡± He didn¡¯t know why he shouted so loudly, but thanks to that, Yoo-hyun got attention. In the eyes of people, a short and sturdy-looking manager came up to Yoo-hyun. He looked over Yoo-hyun¡¯s body, and his expression didn¡¯t look very pleasant. ¡°You¡¯re too skinny.¡± He shook his head as he said that. If he thought he was just someone who wanted to register at the gym, he wouldn¡¯t have muttered to himself like that. Something felt off about his expectations. ¡®What did Park Young-hoon say?¡¯ The manager¡¯s face turned into disappointment as he looked at Yoo-hyun. He could tell that he didn¡¯t want to lose his strength for nothing. It was clear that Park Young-hoon had exaggerated and requested a test. Did he say something like he had skills or a good physique? He didn¡¯t know why he did that, but judging by his personality, he could do that. Yoo-hyun was about to open his mouth to clear up the misunderstanding when the manager spoke first. ¡°Young-hoon asked me to test you, but honestly, I don¡¯t usually show it directly to beginners. You could get hurt. Right, Oh Jung-wook?¡± ¡°Hehe. Of course, manager. My fist is not ordinary.¡± The man on the ring answered, and the man facing him chuckled softly. ¡°You¡¯re a newbie too. What are you talking about?¡± ¡°Hey, Kim Tae-soo¡­¡­ hyung.¡± He barely added hyung at the end of his voice. The manager ignored him and continued his words. ¡°So I think it would be better to just teach you the basic training methods. How about it?¡± His words were nice, but the atmosphere was dismissive. Yoo-hyun felt his pride rising up slowly. ¡°What kind of test is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s like this. Jung-wook, Tae-soo.¡± As soon as the manager¡¯s words fell, the men on the ring moved. Oh Jung-wook took a stance and swung his fist, and Kim Tae-soo dodged it with ease. Oh Jung-wook saw an opening and tried to tackle, but his attack failed because of his opponent¡¯s evasion. ¡°Shh. Shh-shh.¡± He didn¡¯t know why he made noises with his mouth, but the scene on the ring was fierce. At least from the perspective of beginners. However, ¡®They don¡¯t look so bad?¡¯ To Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes, who saw it directly, it looked like they were matching each other and imitating. The manager, who didn¡¯t know Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts, raised the corners of his mouth and said. ¡°How is it? A bit brutal, right? Anyway, let¡¯s do this when you get to a higher level.¡± He subtly lowered his voice, as if he thought Yoo-hyun was scared. But he wasn¡¯t. He was more curious than brutality. He felt like he wouldn¡¯t get to see it on the ring if not now. ¡®I don¡¯t think I¡¯lle here anyway.¡¯ Yoo-hyun made a decision and opened his mouth lightly. ¡°That¡¯s just dodging, right? I¡¯ll try it.¡± ¡°Dodging a fist¡­¡­.¡± The manager blinked at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and was about to exin when Oh Jung-wook, who was on the ring, looked down at Yoo-hyun and said. ¡°What did you say? Do you think my fist is easy?¡± ¡°¡­¡­.¡± He frowned and made a face, but he didn¡¯t look very threatening. Rather, the man who wasughing next to him looked stronger. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t avoid his gaze with a calm expression, and Oh Jung-wook gritted his teeth again. ¡°Damn. Manager, please raise this kid up.¡± ¡°Hey, you¡¯re overdoing it again. Don¡¯t tell me you think dodging is easy. Right?¡± Kim Tae-soo, who was next to him, also asked. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t understand why they were suddenly excited. It seemed like the test was for the attacking side, but there was no reason to get angry just because he said something wrong. It¡¯s usually the case that people who have no skills talk first. In the end, Yoo-hyun¡¯s test began. After changing his clothes with guidance, Yoo-hyun put on a headgear and gloves and climbed onto the ring. When he got up there, the ring was smaller than he thought. On the opposite side was Oh Jung-wook, who had been attacking before. He red at him with a venomous expression, as if he had made up his mind to do it properly. As if to prove it, as soon as the manager gave the signal, Oh Jung-wook stretched out his fist straight toward Yoo-hyun¡¯s face. ¡®A beginner can never dodge this.¡¯ Oh Jung-wook was confident. He didn¡¯t move his legs or pull back his fist, but just threw a jab straight away. Kim Tae-soo, who was aiming for pro, might be able to do it, but most amateurs couldn¡¯t dodge it at this distance. But then. ¡®Huh?¡¯ He dodged it. And he did it by just moving his head slightly and avoiding the fist precisely. He even looked rxed on his face. Oh Jung-wook was flustered and lowered his center more and threw another fist. ¡®Slow.¡¯ Yoo-hyun could see Oh Jung-wook¡¯s movements clearly. Chapter 17: Chapter 17:
Chapter 17 His leg was fixed, but the muscle on his left calf that was stretched forward showed the impact that he had inflicted on the ground before throwing his fist. His head tilted to the left, his neck veins bulging, his blinking eyes, his raised right shoulder, his pulled left hand ¨C they all indicated that his right fist would fly again soon. And it wasn¡¯t too fast. There was no reason why he couldn¡¯t dodge the fist that moved like slow motion. Whoosh. As Yoo-hyun moved his body once more to avoid the fist, Oh Jeong-wook¡¯s fist cut through the air. The wind from the fist touched Yoo-hyun¡¯s skin. A moderate tension heightened his mood. It was his first time trying martial arts, but it was definitely attractive. Was it because a smile appeared on Yoo-hyun¡¯s face? ¡°Damn it.¡± Oh Jeong-wook spat out a rough voice and swung his fist with determination. He couldn¡¯t even hit him properly when he aimed, let alone hit Yoo-hyun with such a fist. Frustrated, Oh Jeong-wook tried to tackle Yoo-hyun to grab his body. But he dodged that too, and Oh Jeong-wook¡¯s body got caught on the ring rope. Ding. At his ridiculous appearance, Oh Jeong-wook¡¯s pride was hurt and he was about to rush again. ¡°Stop!¡± The gym owner¡¯s voice echoed. ¡­ ¡°Why do you make me work on weekends?¡± Park Young-hoon, who was grumbling, parked his car behind the gym and got out. He arrived 30 minuteste than the promised time because of work. ¡°I wonder how Yoo-hyun is doing.¡± Park Young-hoon still remembered vividly when he exercised with Yoo-hyun in the army. Yoo-hyun had excellent athletic ability. Especially his quick reflexes, he could dodge even a yful fist. He also had a good physique and decent muscle strength. He seemed like he would do well in sports, so he wanted to try it once, but he couldn¡¯t because of some hard times. Park Young-hoon, who once dreamed of being a physical trainer, regretted not being able to blossom Yoo-hyun¡¯s talent. ¡°He must be interested in martial arts.¡± He asked the gym owner, who was close to him, to arrange a light sparring match for him to enjoy. If he swung his fist and felt the impact himself, he would fall for the charm of martial arts. ¡°I¡¯m here.¡± Park Young-hoon opened the gym door and had no choice but to be surprised. The people who were supposed to be exercising were all gathered around the ring. ¡®What, what is this? Why with Tae-soo hyung?¡¯ And Yoo-hyun was not hitting but dodging. His eyes widened involuntarily. It wasn¡¯t Oh Jeong-wook who just peeled off his beginner sticker, but Kim Tae-soo who was aiming for pro. Thud. Then Yoo-hyun fell back on his back. ¡°Yoo-hyun!¡± Park Young-hoon shouted in surprise. There was a snickeringughter from the audience next to him. But the atmosphere was strange. His opponent Kim Tae-soo looked very serious. The gym owner was the same. ¡®What the hell is going on?¡¯ ¡°Huff huff.¡± Yoo-hyun felt like dying. He thought the test would end after experiencing a few punches, but then the person changed. It was a mistake to agree to this much thinking it would be okay. He could tell the difference from the previous opponent just by the atmosphere. The attacks of hands and feet connected with the body were not something that could be avoided by speed alone. He had to predict in advance with prior information before moving his body, but it was too hard to avoid them. Yoo-hyun, who had never learned proper steps, followed his previous memory and dodged them, but it was clumsy. Besides, ¡®Fake?¡¯ The opponent didn¡¯t just swing his fist. He stopped when he tried to hit, and pulled back when he tried to strike. A slight tilt of the head, a different height of the shoulders, the movement of muscles and breathing, the blinking of eyes. He urately predicted with countless information that came into his eyes in an instant. He knew it was a fake, so there was no need to move unnecessarily. In this case, let¡¯s save some stamina. ¡°¡­¡± When Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t flinch and stayed still, Kim Tae-soo who tried to use a fake lost his words. ¡®What is this kid?¡¯ He was supposed to fall for it at that timing, but he caught on to it like a ghost. And when he dodged, he dodged for sure. He dodged clumsily, but he never got hit properly. He clenched his fist and swung it at full speed, but he retreated awkwardly and avoided it. ¡®How can a beginner dodge this?¡¯ Kim Tae-soo was incredulous. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun concentrated and dodged Kim Tae-soo¡¯s attack. Another kick flying at him. As Yoo-hyun moved to the side, a punch that predicted his trajectory came fiercely. The punch and kick were added with fakes, and they werebined with front and back, left and right movements. There were hundreds of possibilities in his head. He dodged, dodged, and dodged again. He moved by anticipating the movement in advance based on the predicted information. Then, Thud. Yoo-hyun fell back miserably. Damn it. No matter how fast his eyes followed, it was useless if his body couldn¡¯t keep up. It wasn¡¯t something he could do easily after all. ¡°Yoo-hyun!¡± Yoo-hyun sighed at Park Young-hoon¡¯s shout from below the ring. Then, Kim Tae-soo approached him and reached out his hand. ¡®Is it over?¡¯ He didn¡¯t look like he wanted to y again. Yoo-hyun silently took his hand and got up from his seat. Despite his polite gesture, Kim Tae-soo¡¯s expression looked quite serious. His eyes seemed to be hurt by his pride. And he asked. ¡°How did you dodge that?¡± ¡°I was lucky.¡± There was no reason to be rude to this person. When Yoo-hyun took off his headgear and came down from the ring, The gym owner came over and grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand. ¡°Would you like to train with me properly?¡± His desperate eyes shining brightly were burdensome. Yoo-hyun turned his head and saw the faces of the people who were staring nkly. Park Young-hoon was among them. ¡®What is this?¡¯ Yoo-hyun opened his mouth very briefly. ¡°No.¡± In the gym owner¡¯s office, which was about four square meters in size, Yoo-hyun and Park Young-hoon sat face to face with the gym owner on the sofa around the wooden table. The gym owner still looked excited. His pitiful eyes looking at Yoo-hyun had obsession in them. ¡°You have a real talent. I know you¡¯re old, but with that kind of sense, you can go to an amateur tournament with just a little training.¡± ¡°Thank you for your kind words, but I¡¯ll have to decline.¡± Yoo-hyun refused firmly. Park Young-hoon was also embarrassed by the gym owner¡¯s attitude. He had to intervene because he was the one who introduced him. ¡°Gym owner, Yoo-hyun has to get a job. He doesn¡¯t have any intention of bing a martial arts fighter. Right?¡± ¡°Yes. I appreciate your heart, but it seems difficult.¡± Yoo-hyun quickly agreed. This is where they should end it with a smile. But the gym owner wasn¡¯t like that. ¡°If you train well, you can not only go to tournaments, but also win prizes. You might even be able to debut as a pro.¡± There was no reason for him to do martial arts properly when he wasn¡¯t going to be a martial arts fighter anyway. He had things to do now, let alone having any ambition for sess or money. ¡®I¡¯d rather invest and make money.¡¯ The gym owner continued before Yoo-hyun could open his mouth, reading his refusal in his eyes. ¡°Then juste. You don¡¯t have to spar. Isn¡¯t it better to sweat and exercise together than just running?¡± ¡°Still¡­¡± ¡°I won¡¯t charge you any money, so just think of it as exercising together. I¡¯m just too interested in you. Okay?¡± When Yoo-hyun turned his head, he met Park Young-hoon¡¯s eyes who shrugged his shoulders. The gym owner still looked at Yoo-hyun with a desperate look. It didn¡¯t seem like a bad offer for various reasons, so Yoo-hyun had no choice but to nod his head. Exercise was a hobby that suited Yoo-hyun more than he thought. As he spent more time sweating, Yoo-hyun became stronger. Muscles filled his skinny body, and his fear of rough exercise also disappeared a lot. He also enjoyed spending time with Park Young-hoon, and the gym staff including the gym owner were kind to Yoo-hyun. He thought he could exercise asionally while working at this rate. Time passed, and it was the day of the interview results. Click. -You have passed the final round of Hansung Electronics 2007 first half recruitment. Congrattions. He received a text message notifying him of the results, and when he entered the website, he could see the final eptance message. He felt good even though he had expected it. Yoo-hyun recalled the moment he passed 20 years ago. He felt like he had everything in the world back then. As he remembered the past, Yoo-hyun wondered. Who did he share this joy with at that time? He didn¡¯t remember, but he didn¡¯t seem to call anyone first. The past Yoo-hyun was not the type to tell his own affairs to others first. It was the same for joy and sorrow. He wasfortable being alone. But now he wanted to tell someone. He wanted to hear his mother¡¯s happy voice and his father¡¯s encouragement. He hesitated a little, feeling like he hadn¡¯t shaken off the past yet. Yoo-hyun took a breath and picked up his phone and called his mother. ¡°I passed. Thank you so much for everything.¡± -Really? You passed? Wow, wow, wow, congrattions, Yoo-hyun. I¡¯m so happy for you. He heard his mother¡¯s voice, who was as happy as if the two Koreas had been unified. The olddy at the donut shop next to her also took the phone and congratted Yoo-hyun. His father was the same. -Congrattions. Don¡¯t be too stressed and enjoy yourpany life. You know? -Your son passed? Wow, congrattions, boss. He also heard the voices of his employees congratting him behind his father¡¯s voice. What kind of expression would his father have right now? He felt like he was doing his filial duty that he couldn¡¯t do before. Seeing his happy family gave Yoo-hyun more joy. He didn¡¯t end up receiving calls from his friends. They were friends who had a connection with his sister, so he guessed they heard it from her. Yoo-hyun was grateful for his friends who congratted him sincerely. The calls from his friends were not the end. He also got a call from Jo Eun-ah, his junior in school and a librarian, and from a staff member at the department office. He just greeted them and thanked them, but they must have been impressed by Yoo-hyun¡¯s actions. After receiving calls for a while, Yoo-hyun stuck his face out through the narrow window gap. The sky was still the same, but Yoo-hyun¡¯s life was changingpletely. He realized that he was a really happy person as he saw those who congratted him sincerely. It was an emotion he didn¡¯t know before. And he thought he should be nicer to people. ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words flew away with the wind. Chapter 18: Chapter 18:
Chapter 18 Only one month left until the new employee training. Yoo-hyun packed up his studio apartment and went back to his hometown. He helped out at his father¡¯s factory once in a while, and took over the housework instead of his mother. He also prepared meals for them sometimes. ¡°Wow, Yoo-hyun. Is this really made by you? It¡¯s so delicious.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d you like it, mom.¡± ¡°Seriously. Wow, this is the best spaghetti I¡¯ve ever had.¡± His mother¡¯s praises were a bit exaggerated, but he had lived alone for a long time, so he knew how to cook decently. Not only that, he also helped his friends who were busy with their job hunting. He did it with the mindset of doing volunteer work. He thought he had paid back enough for his past regrets. ¡®Well, anyway.¡¯ Thanks to him, Ha Jun Seok, who majored in architecture, got epted by several constructionpanies in the countryside. Another friend, Kang Jun Ki, had an interview with a smallpany in Seoul. Even Kim Hyun Soo, who inherited his father¡¯s car center, was ready to step into society. And one more thing, Yoo-hyun started to learn art, which he had always been interested in. He had often dreamed of climbing up a mountain with a canvas and painting with oil paints. He wondered why he had such a thought without any experience, but he realized it when he saw the old awards piled up in his home. He remembered that he liked art and was quite good at it when he was young. But he had never learned anything, so he didn¡¯t know how to start. But surprisingly, there was a teacher who could help Yoo-hyun nearby. His younger sister, Han Jae Hee, was that teacher. She was majoring in art at a national university in the countryside, and she had nothing special to do during the vacation. She used to ignore him for not caring about his own future, but not anymore. Yoo-hyun made a proposal to Han Jae Hee, who pouted her lips. ¡°Brother, are you really going to buy me a gift?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯ll buy you the first thing with my first sry.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t like cheap things.¡± ¡°I know, I know.¡± Han Jae Hee seemed to like Yoo-hyun¡¯s eagerness to learn, so she helped him out. She talked non-stop about technical terms that made his head hurt, but he loved seeing something drawn on the white paper. He started with pencils and went through various drawing tools until he reached oil paints. As time passed, Han Jae Hee¡¯s surprise grew bigger and bigger. ¡°Huh? How did you do that? It¡¯s not easy to paint like this.¡± ¡°I just followed what you did.¡± ¡°You can do that after seeing it once?¡± Han Jae Hee widened her eyes in disbelief. That¡¯s how he discovered an unexpected talent. Martial arts and art. Two hobbies that didn¡¯t seem to match at all came to Yoo-hyun. ¡­ Time flew by like an arrow. July 20th, 2007. Finally, the day of HanSung Group¡¯s new employee training came. The suit that he wore after a long time fit him as if he always wore it. The slightly tight tie felt good on him. He was looking forward to starting hispany life again. Hangsung was not just apany for Yoo-hyun. It was a ce that gave him wealth and fame, and also a ce that made him reach out to the world. He regretted the way he climbed up thedder, but he didn¡¯t deny everything he did at Hangsung. He wanted to experience everything again. And he wanted to see it clearly with his own eyes. What would be the end if he lived differently? ¡°I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± Yoo-hyun said goodbye to his parents and got on the bus with his luggage. His destination was Hyuk Shin Won, located on the ridge of Baekhwa Mountain where Hangsung Bong was located. It was the ce where Hangsung Group conducted training for new employees and promotions for major education programs. It was quite far from the metropolitan area and had poor transportation ess. But because of its recognition as the root of Hangsung Group, it maintained its role as a training center for educating Hangsung spirit even after 20 years. ¡®Well, they have Il Sung too.¡¯ Il Sung Group, Hangsung¡¯s rival and the top business group in Korea, also had a training center called Mi Rae Won not far from there. The two groups fought for 20 years to decide who was the only star in the sky. And Yoo-hyun was at the center of that fight. He suddenly remembered his old days and naturally thought of Kwon Se Jung, his colleague. He was sure he would meet him this time. He got off the bus and walked a bit, and saw a long line of training center buses at the foot of the mountain. People his age in suits were waiting in line to get on the bus. You could tell what they were feeling by their tense expressions and tightly closed lips. Screech. The training center bus climbed up the mountain and stopped in front of Hyuk Shin Won. The red brick building stood impressively in the lush forest, creating a mysterious atmosphere. ¡°Please follow me this way.¡± They were guided to the central hall where the test was held. It was arge hall that could amodate 2,000 people, and this was where the entrance test took ce. The test consisted of three subjects: Hangsung spirit, marketing, and ounting. If they had only looked at the pre-study materials, it was not a problem to score over 70 points. But the funny thing was that there were people who actually failed here. Along with a notice of cancetion of employment. It was less than one percent, but the penalty of cancetion was enough to make the new employees nervous. They should have been excited to be in a ce with good mountains, water, and air, but they all sat in the corner with stiff faces and studied. 30 minutes before the test started. Yoo-hyun walked around the hall looking for Kwon Se Jung. He must have changed a lot in 20 years, but his white skin and thick seagull eyebrows would still be the same. He saw Jung Hyun Woo¡¯s face among hundreds of people. He didn¡¯t bother to acknowledge him since he was also studying hard. Yoo-hyun looked around for a while and came out to the lobby in front of the hall. There were snacks and coffee prepared in the corner of the lobby for people who wanted to take a break. He checked their names and faces and saw some familiar people. He was d to see them, but he had to find Kwon Se Jung first. ¡°Where the hell is he? He didn¡¯t quit, did he?¡± He felt a slight anxiety when he heard a loud noise from the lobby entrance. The new employees¡¯ eyes naturally turned that way. He pushed through the crowd and saw a familiar face. White skin and thick eyebrows. He wore sses, but his face was recognizable. ¡°Kwon Se¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was about to greet him with joy when he heard a rough voice from behind the blocked view. ¡°You bastard, where are you running off to!¡± ¡°Ah, no.¡± Then he saw Kwon Se Jung bowing his head. ¡°Where are you from, who are you? Who are you to drive like that?¡± ¡°I¡¯m s-sorry.¡± Kwon Se Jung must have just arrived. He didn¡¯t have a name tag around his neck, so it was obvious. It seemed like Kwon Se Jung had made a mistake while driving from the mention of a car. It wasn¡¯t a car ident. He wouldn¡¯t have made it here if it was. It was more likely that he had made a sudden stop on the uphill road or something like that. ¡®Kwon Se Jung ran away because he was scared.¡¯ He roughly guessed the situation. The problem was that the man on the other side didn¡¯t seem to be easygoing. He came all the way here to scold him in front of everyone, which meant he had a high rank. He was probably a team leader or an executive course participant. What should he do? If it were the old Yoo-hyun, he would never intervene in this situation. It was their problem, and there was no point in getting involved as a chick who wasn¡¯t even an official employee yet. It would only make things worse. But he couldn¡¯t just leave it alone either. If he caught the eye of half of his seniors or course managers, he would be marked for sure. They were alsopany employees who had to bow their heads to rank. ¡°Oh ho, a new employee? You have some nerve. You¡¯re starting like this and you think you can do well in yourpany life? No way. Come here.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. Please give me one chance.¡± ¡°It¡¯s toote. You should have apologized earlier.¡± The situation was quickly heading towards disaster. It might not end with just being marked at the training center. For a moment, Yoo-hyun remembered his days as a new employee with Kwon Se Jung. He had good academic background and passion, but he was strangely not appreciated by others. He was alwayspared to Yoo-hyun who entered thepany with him. He didn¡¯t care much back then, but he realized it was here. The first button that went wrong from the beginning could have followed him throughout hispany life like a scarlet letter. He thought about it as he pushed through the crowd and faced the man on the other side. He couldn¡¯t help but widen his eyes when he recognized him. The interviewer? The tanned skin and the bandage on his wrist. He was wearing business casual instead of a suit, but his fierce eyes were the same. ¡®He was called Chief Choi, right?¡¯ He didn¡¯t know his name, but he knew his rank and surname. He didn¡¯t know which department he belonged to, but he was likely to be a team leader if he came to the interview as a chief. It was a situation where he couldn¡¯t hesitate any longer. He thought it was rather lucky. Yoo-hyun greeted the man loudly. ¡°Chief Choi, hello.¡± ¡°¡­¡± All eyes were on Yoo-hyun, who suddenly popped out, and the angry man rxed his face slightly and looked at Yoo-hyun. He sounded like he knew him. He examined his face, but he seemed to have trouble remembering. Kwon Se Jung looked flustered. He should have said anything to avoid the situation here. ¡°Do you remember me? I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun. Thank you so much for hiring me at the interview.¡± ¡°¡­¡± It didn¡¯t matter if he remembered or not. He revealed his name and showed respect. He even thanked him, so he couldn¡¯t get angry in front of him. He would think of him as a clueless new employee at most. But he seemed to be more angry than he thought, and Chief Choi¡¯s expression didn¡¯t soften easily. Yoo-hyun decided to go a little further. He had some guts that he gained from meeting people around him. ¡°Are you okay with your golf elbow? I was worried because it looked bad. Can I check it for you if you¡¯re okay?¡± ¡°Ah, that applicant. Hmm, you¡¯re fine.¡± He did it. Some people might misunderstand Yoo-hyun for this situation. They might see him as a tterer who tried to please his superior by any means. But he didn¡¯t have time to care about that. He could clear up the misunderstandingter. The atmosphere was awkward, so it was hard to get angry again. If he yelled again here, it would mean that he had a really bad personality. No one who had worked in apany for a long time would do that easily. Especially if he was going to be an executive. Ding dong dang dong. Then a message came through the speaker announcing the new employee test. ¡°All new employees should¡­¡± The people gathered started to enter the hall with murmurs. Chief Choi straightened his clothes and looked at Kwon Se Jung with a fierce expression. ¡°I won¡¯t let this go. Your name is Kwon Se Jung, right?¡± ¡°Yes, yes.¡± ¡°Watch out.¡± ¡°I¡¯m really sorry.¡± He thought he had backed off, but he was a stubborn guy. He might have been really hurt, or he might have done it because of his pride since he had already done something wrong. It was more likely thetter, but if it was true that Kwon Se Jung had been marked from above in the past, he couldn¡¯t rule out the possibility that he was a petty person. He had to tie up the loose ends somehow. ¡°Chief Choi, please be careful.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed politely to Chief Choi who was about to turn around. He paused for a moment and looked at Yoo-hyun with a strange look, then turned his head. Judging by his expression, he had a lot ofints about Yoo-hyun, but it was awkward to say anything. ¡°That wasn¡¯t easy.¡± Yoo-hyun scratched his head and muttered as he watched Chief Choi¡¯s back disappear. He wanted to talk more with Kwon Se Jung, but the test was imminent and he couldn¡¯t do that. He just ended it with a word of thanks from him. He still looked nervous, as if he was worried about his future life. ¡®Don¡¯t worry, buddy. I¡¯ll take care of it.¡¯ He had a n in mind. But he didn¡¯t know if he would follow him exactly. He had no choice but to try again. Chapter 19: Chapter 19:
Chapter 19 Yoo-hyun turned his head and looked at Kwon Se-jung, who was sitting at the far right of the same row. He felt sorry for him when he recalled their work life at thepany. Kwon Se-jung had worked very hard to catch up with Yoo-hyun, who always attracted attention. He actually had some skills, and they even formed a subtle rivalry. But he was no match for Yoo-hyun. His sense of victimhood piled up in his heart, which seemed strong. It got worse after he became a member of Yoo-hyun¡¯s team. -Why do you seed and I fail? Why are you better and I¡¯m worse? He had vented his frustration to Yoo-hyun at a drinking party, drunk by himself. He was a friend who had a sense of justice and always smiled kindly. Yoo-hyun did not sincerely ept what he had said as a colleague and a friend. He just dismissed it as the nonsense of a loser. He did not feel any guilt when he left the crumbling team. He was evaluated by his skills and recognized by his skills. That was how thepany worked. Surviving thepetition was what made a winner. Yoo-hyun did not see anything else but the path ahead of him. What if he had held Kwon Se-jung¡¯s hand back then? He did not know if his twisted work life would have been resolved, but at least he would not have made such an extreme choice that led to the worst oue. It was time to correct his past mistakes, one by one, starting from Kwon Se-jung. Yoo-hyun made up his mind. The orientation continued right after the test ended. There were 750 new employees for this training session, and they were divided into 15 sses. The male dormitory was in Building A and the female dormitory was in Building B. They shared a room with four people each. The ss assignment was announced along with the test score after the orientation. They received their dormitory keys from their ss. The training period was two weeks as nned. They had to attend sses on Saturdays and Sundays as well, and they were given extra pay for working on weekends. ¡°Wow¡­¡± The new employees gasped when the instructor mentioned this part. There were not many people who would hate getting paid for training. But they would change their minds after a day passed. It was that hard. The introductionsted for about 30 minutes, and then the person in charge shouted loudly. ¡°Shall we finish with the innovation p that we learned earlier? I¡¯ll start first. Innovation p!¡± ¡°Ah!¡± At the same time, 750 new employees raised their palms. The slogan they chanted together was quite impressive in its own way. The person in charge shouted again, as if to boost their morale. ¡°Start!¡± ¡°p p p p p Hansung! p p p p p Innovation! Woo-hoo!¡± Until thest cheer. They had to do this p every time they finished their break during the training session. At first, theyughed, but after doing it a few times, they became serious. This was also a process of bing a part of Hansung Electronics. Buzz buzz. The lobby in front of the hall was crowded with new employees who had just taken the test. They wanted to check their test results and ss assignments on the paper attached to the wall. Yoo-hyun was leisurely drinking coffee at the back. There was no need or reason for him to hurry up. He used to try to get in early and look good, but now he knew he did not have to do that anymore. ¡®I¡¯m not going to be first anyway.¡¯ He did not enter the training session with the goal of getting good grades in the first ce. For Yoo-hyun, the new employee training was a way to check his direction before starting his work life at thepany. He wanted to mingle with people rather than spending time only for grades. He wanted to see if he could see a different scenery as he had thought, and how it would affect him. When most of the people left, Yoo-hyun checked the paper on the wall. Unfortunately, there were three people who did not score more than 70 points. They were more gutsy than Yoo-hyun, who had taken the new employee training again. ¡°ss 2. Jung Hyun-woo is in ss 11. Kwon Se-jung is¡­ ss 2. As expected.¡± Luckily, he was in the same ss as Kwon Se-jung. He thought things would change when Jung Hyun-woo joined thepany, but they did not change much. Maybe he would meet his old colleagues again. ¡®Who was there?¡¯ He thought as he entered room 202 on the second floor of Building A. There was a sign that said ss 2 on the lecture hall. There were already people sitting inside. But he did not recognize many faces. Maybe it was because he did not encounter them often during the group training. Or maybe they quit early. He could tell by looking at his colleagues from Hansung Electronics LCD division. When Yoo-hyun was in his tenth year, less than half of them remained. When he became the president, there were only a few left, so he did not expect much from the other groups. There were eight teams in the ss, and Yoo-hyun¡¯s team was team 6, located in the middle of the window side. Kwon Se-jung¡¯s team was team 1, located near the entrance. He looked very tense, as if he had something on his mind. It was probably because of the aftermath of his confrontation with Chief Choi in the morning. His aura was so gloomy that it could be felt from afar. ¡°Hang in there, Se-jung.¡± Yoo-hyun clenched his fist. The meeting with his teammates finally began. Yoo-hyun sat down and greeted them warmly. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Nice to meet you.¡± The greetings that came back were also pleasant. They all knew it. They had to spend two weeks together, whether they liked it or not. Yoo-hyun quickly scanned his teammates¡¯ faces. ¡®Kang Chang-seok and Oh Min-jae from Electronics, Jung Da-bin from Life & Health, Choi Seul-gi from Chemicals, Seol Gi-tae from Advertising.¡¯ There were four men and two women. There were three people from Electronics in the ss. Considering that Hansung Electronics ounted for more than 50 percent of the entire group, it seemed like a fair mix. As they talked, he found out that Kang Chang-seok was from the mobile phone division and Oh Min-jae was from themunication division. ¡®Kang Chang-seok. That name sounds familiar¡­¡¯ He looked at his face again, but he could not remember clearly. He was either someone he had not seen at thepany or someone with the same name but different person. He did not remember Oh Min-jae at all, which meant he probably quit his work life early. The other three were also not from his previous team. The senior instructor was also unfamiliar to him. ¡®It¡¯s definitely a bit different.¡¯ It was an old memory, but he could tell that it was not exactly the same as before. ¡°Alright, have you all introduced yourselves?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s choose a team leader who will work hard for two weeks. You all know how important the role of a team leader is. Please discuss it carefully.¡± It was time to elect a team leader ording to the senior instructor¡¯s suggestion. The position of a team leader was not easy, as he could tell from the senior instructor¡¯s words. In short, he had to volunteer and serve as if he was doingmunity service for two weeks. But there was a definite reward for that. It was extra points. If he wanted to be first, it was a position worth coveting. But it was not easy to raise his hand voluntarily. He had to be mindful of others. There was an evaluation within the team, and it was also a burden to lead the whole group. The senior instructor gave them five minutes to think andpromise. But only a few seconds passed and Kang Chang-seok raised his hand sharply. ¡°Is there anyone else? I think I¡¯m the oldest here, so I¡¯ll do it.¡± He even said something ridiculous. Then Oh Min-jae also raised his hand. ¡°I¡¯ll apply too.¡± ¡°Hey, Min-jae, you¡¯re shy. This is something your brother should do.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not true.¡± As Oh Min-jae and Kang Chang-seok faced each other incredulously, the atmosphere turned cold. Choi Seul-gi, who was sitting across from them, tried to mediate, but it did not help much. It was Yoo-hyun¡¯s turn to step in to keep the peace. ¡°Why don¡¯t we do rock-paper-scissors?¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± They all hesitated. It was actually the most fair way that everyone could agree on. Kang Chang-seok, who had been quiet, put some force in his voice. ¡°Well, if you really want to do it, I won¡¯t stop you. But I already received new employee training at Shinwa Group, so I know everything about this ce. You¡¯ll be better off with me. Right, Min-jae?¡± ¡°¡­¡± They all looked at him as if to say, is that something to brag about? It was too much to mention his age and anotherpany in a row. Yoo-hyun did not remember such an annoying person in his old memory. Oh Min-jae swallowed his anger and looked away as he said, ¡°If you¡¯re so confident, then go ahead.¡± ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll repay you by making us the first team. Now, p.¡± p p p p p. But Kang Chang-seok acted as if it was natural and even urged them to p. The other teammates¡¯ expressions also soured. This was the first time he encountered such a case during the new employee training session. There was no way that guy could do well in thepany. If it had been the old Yoo-hyun, he would not have stayed still. He would have tried to be the team leader by any means. To be first, his team had to be first. He could tell the answer by simply calcting the score distribution that the senior instructor had told them. But that stupid guy was already ruining the team. What was worse was that he waspletely oblivious to the current situation. The name Kang Chang-seok shed through Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind for a moment. -Kang Chang-seok, deputy manager. Resigned on rmendation for viting subcontractingw. When Yoo-hyun was in the group, there was a big incident in the electronics division. It was a case of bullying and cursing at a supplier. He remembered looking for his photo on the website because he was curious who it was. Of course, it could be someone else. It could be just a coincidence of names. He erased his hasty judgment from his head. ¡°Probably not.¡± Yeah. He hoped that he was not such a trash. His worry became a reality in less than an hour. ¡°Team 6, answer!¡± ¡°Yes. Please tell me. You¡¯ll lose your chance if you say it once.¡± ¡°Washing machine!¡± ¡°Wrong! I¡¯ll show you more video.¡± As soon as the senior instructor finished his words, a sigh burst out from the side. ¡°Ah¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m so tired of moving¡­¡± But it was already toote. In the game of guessing advertisements, which was a kind of ice-breaking activity, team 6 did not get a single question right. That meant they did not get any stickers that other teams got, and they fell behind in thepetition from the start. Of course, Kang Chang-seok was the one who raised his hand the fastest. He ignored the opinions of other teammates and got everything wrong. He was too eager and had no sense at all. It looked funny to Yoo-hyun, but it had a negative impact on the morale of the team. ¡°That¡¯s too much.¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t know, just keep quiet.¡± They could not say it out loud, but they were groaning or sighing in resignation behind him. The atmosphere of caring for each other that Yoo-hyun had hoped for seemed to have gone away already. He had messed up the water with just one mudfish. It was Yoo-hyun¡¯s moment to shine. Break time. Yoo-hyun got up first and approached Kwon Se-jung. He did not expect Kwon Se-jung to be the team leader. Kwon Se-jung in his memory was not the type to step up. He did not remember his appearance during the new employee training session, but he was definitely like that at thepany. Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and said the first word to him. ¡°Congrattions on bing the team leader.¡± ¡°Thank you, Yoo-hyun. I¡¯m also very grateful for what you did earlier.¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°But, you know, that guy earlier¡­ Will he be okay?¡± ¡°Well, there¡¯s nothing we can do right now. He¡¯ll be fine.¡± Yoo-hyunforted him as if nothing was wrong, seeing his darkened face. He still looked anxious. It was impressive that he took the position of team leader in this state. Maybe his anxiety was justified. He might have gone to see the new employee training manager directly or talked to his senior team leader after the training ended. No matter how hard Kwon Se-jung tried, he could not undo what had been done. ¡®I have to help him. I have no choice but to help him.¡¯ He felt so sorry that he kept thinking about him. Chapter 20: Chapter 20:
Chapter 20 Yoo-hyun returned to his seat afterforting Kwon Sejung. It was not an easy task, so he had to do some research beforehand. He wanted to wrap things up as soon as possible, preferably by today. Then he heard Kang Changseok¡¯s voice from behind. ¡°Hey, stop spying on other teams and y with us.¡± What was he talking about? Yoo-hyun looked at him with a bewildered expression, but he just patted his shoulder andughed. ¡°Hahaha, just kidding, just kidding.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun had always been a difficult person to deal with. Since he joined thepany, he had been striving for the first ce and dominating the others, so no one ever dared to make such a ridiculous joke to him. It was not the right atmosphere for that, and Yoo-hyun did not give any room for it either. He felt a bit ridiculous as he thought about how he looked so easy to him. At that moment, Yoo-hyun let out a chuckle. He found himself amusing for feeling annoyed by a rookie who had just started his career. Heughed out loud and put his hand on Kang Changseok¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Hahahaha, that¡¯s funny.¡± ¡°Haha¡­¡± His face was awkward as he followed hisughter, and his eyes twitched slightly. ¡®He thinks it¡¯s funny.¡¯ It seemed that he had something that bothered him about this side. He could guess what it was. Judging from his tone of voice earlier, he thought highly of himself. He probably wanted to manage even the trivial aspects of his team members, thinking that they were his subordinates. It was a tiresome style, but it was also a unique character that he had not seen for a long time, so he was interested in him. Yoo-hyun smiled and went back to his seat. After finishing the training session, he heard the senior instructor¡¯s words. ¡°Those who havepleted their individual assignments can have lunch with their team members. We will meet again at 1:30 pm. Good job everyone.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± p p p p p. The second ss trainees pped their hands obligatorily at the senior instructor¡¯s words and immediately buried their noses in theirptops in front of them. They had to upload their individual assignments to the study room website before they could eat. The current time was 11:30 am. They had almost two hours left, but there was no one who could use all of it. It was hard to fill in the dense spaces with words. It was difficult to have a proper meal if they did that. It was not a very hard assignment anyway. They had to write about their goals and mindset before joining thepany, or rte their experiences to Hansung¡¯s spirit, which they had focused on in the morning session. There was no right answer to the question, so they could finish it in 10 minutes if they did it roughly. But they could not do that. If their scores at the training center did not meet the standards, their personal information would be sent to the HR team of thepany along with a warning message. They had already seen three people who were dismissed from the entrance exam, so they were scared out of their wits. Thispetition and desperation were what made them endure the two-week training without any meal or sleep time. They were rolling properly. If it were the old Yoo-hyun, he would have tried to do it perfectly no matter what, but now it was different. It was not because he knew that it was just a formal assignment. Individual assignments that he did alone were meaningless to him. He aimed for a life that lived with others rather than alone, so it was natural for him. But he had to postpone his goal for this lunch time. He apologized to his team members who were doing their assignments. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I¡¯ll go ahead and see. I have an appointment.¡± ¡°Huh? Did you finish your assignment already?¡± ¡°Yeah, roughly. Do you want me to show you?¡± He would not have thought of showing his assignment if it were before, but now he did not care at all. It was not a very important assignment anyway. And even if they wanted to copy it, there was nothing they could use because it was personal content. But it would be helpful for them to write about Hansung¡¯s spirit based on their own experiences, which required some attention. However, Jung Dabin who sat next to him waved her hand. ¡°No, no. It¡¯s okay. It¡¯s my assignment. I have to do it myself.¡± ¡°Show me if you¡¯re confident. I won¡¯t write the same thing. Hmph.¡± On the other hand, Kang Changseok pretended not to care and reached out his hand. He looked shameless as he made that expression, and the other team members frowned, but Yoo-hyun just smiled. He wanted to help his team members somehow, not just finish his own work quickly. Click. ¡°I sent it to you as a message on the study room website. I hope it helps.¡± ¡°Uh, what about your lunch?¡± ¡°You go ahead. I don¡¯t know how it will go.¡± ¡°Uh¡­ okay. See you in the afternoon.¡± ¡°Thank you. Have a good day.¡± He had taken care of some small details for her in the short time they had known each other, and his favorability had increased little by little. Maybe that was why she thanked him, even though his action could have been seen as unteral. He felt a stronger bond with her than he had expected. ¡°I¡¯ll buy you a drink when Ie back. See youter.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted her cheerfully and left his seat. 11:40 a.m. He didn¡¯t have much time. He headed quickly to Building B of the Education Center. It was where the training programs for the executive candidates and the team leaders were held, mainly for the higher-ranking people. He had given lectures there several times before, so he remembered the structure well. ¡°Let¡¯s see.¡± The training for the upper-level executives had no assignments and consisted entirely of lectures. He was sure that they wouldn¡¯t finish before lunchtime. He could see the trainees inside the ss window. The preparatory training for the executives had two sses. The other ssrooms were used forbor attorney preparation and intensivenguage courses, so he had a good idea of where Chief Choi would be. Yoo-hyun checked the inside of the ssroom through the ss window. They looked very different from the new recruits, with their rxed expressions. ¡°Excuse me, teacher, that¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s¡­¡± The teacher was flustered by the jokes of the trainees. It was easy to find Chief Choi. He checked the name tag on the door and noted his affiliation information. Choi Kang Won, Chief. Electronic LCD Business Division, TV Group Marketing Manager. He didn¡¯t remember him from his memory, so he had a high chance of retiring from thepany as a senior executive. But he had to admit that he was a powerful person right now. The TV division was growing rapidly, and they were putting more effort into marketing because of thepetition with Ilseong Electronics. Yoo-hyun, who was waiting alone in the hallway for the lecture to end, let out a chuckle as he saw his reflection in the ss window. It reminded him of his past self, who used to make all kinds of tricks to get deals. ¡°I did a lot of things.¡± Yoo-hyun muttered very quietly. ng. Someone had already taken a seat and was swinging a golf club. ¡°What a lovely day.¡± ¡°Ah, yes.¡± Yoo-hyun casually greeted the counter staff and entered the practice range. The counter staff tilted his head at Yoo-hyun¡¯s young appearance. Was he from the wealthy family? He couldn¡¯t imagine that he was a new recruit. There was no case of a new recruiting here during their training period. The practice range had 30 seats on one floor, and each seat had a 7-iron for practice. Chief Choi would have brought his own club. Thinking that he should warm up until then, Yoo-hyun took a seat and swung lightly. He still felt the sensation in his body. He had exercised for a short period of time, but his lower body felt firm. His eyes focused on the white ball on the floor. His arms moved, but the center of his body was fixed precisely. His body remembered everything, and his muscles supported him. It was perfect. Thud. The ball hit by the golf club flew more steadily and with a bigger trajectory than usual. About five minutes had passed? Chief Choi Kang Won, who was carrying a golf bag, appeared. He looked impatient, holding a golf club without warming up properly. Yoo-hyun moved closer and watched his form. The problems were clear. ¡°He¡¯ll hurt his wrist like that.¡± But he seemed to enjoy ying so much that his body was still energetic. He didn¡¯t have much time to work on him slowly. Yoo-hyun had limited time. He approached him and said, ¡°Hello, Chief Choi. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun, the one who greeted you this morning.¡± ¡°Huh? What are you doing here, rookie?¡± Chief Choi was surprised, and Yoo-hyun answered calmly. ¡°I heard from a senior who joined Hanseong that I should definitely visit the golf practice range when I enter the training center.¡± ¡°Hahaha, that senior is really mean.¡± ¡°Oh, did I make a mistake?¡± ¡°No, no. What does it matter? It¡¯s a space for everyone to use. Hehe.¡± He couldn¡¯t be in a bad mood when he came to do what he liked. He smiled kindly at Yoo-hyun, who looked embarrassed. He didn¡¯t feel much interference yet. Yoo-hyun measured the angle and got closer. ¡°Huh? Is this Henma? Wow.¡± ¡°You know Henma?¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s a luxury golf club. Especially the driver is excellent. It¡¯s light as a feather, but the impact is monstrous. I couldn¡¯t use anything else after using this.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. That¡¯s right. You really love golf, don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°I do. Chief, excuse me, but can I try your driver once?¡± He saw Chief Choi¡¯s brow twitch for a moment, but it was still within the eptable range. It was somewhat rude, but he took it as the guts of an ignorant rookie. ¡°Sure. What does it matter? It¡¯s not like it¡¯s going to wear out.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Based on his experience, Yoo-hyun guessed that Chief Choi was a person who had clear boundaries that he drew himself. He was very nice when you were inside them, but if you crossed them, you could get scolded in front of everyone like a tyrant. Yoo-hyun bowed his waist excessively and picked up the golf club. There was no yful look on his face. He stood in his ce with a serious expression, and Chief Choi looked at him with interest. He must have been curious. There were two choices here. He could y at a simr level and gain rapport, or he could y well and catch his eye. Yoo-hyun chose thetter to finish the job in a short time. He lifted the driver with a golden glow over his right shoulder. His posture was textbook-like. Anyone who had yed golf could tell Yoo-hyun¡¯s level by just looking at his posture. Swing, ng! The sound of cutting through the air and the metallic sound that pierced his ears rang out. The ball that flew straight in a line hit the 150 meters ahead without even drawing a parab. The ball flew at a low angle as if it was lying on the ground, and he could guess that it had a considerable distance. As expected. Chief Choi put down the club he was holding as if he had lost his spirit. Chapter 21: Chapter 21:
Chapter 21 Yoo-hyun swung the golf club a few more times, as if it was natural and obvious. The ball flew with precise angles, like it was shot from a machine, attracting the attention of the people around him. That should be enough. Yoo-hyun handed over the golf club with a very polite smile. ¡°Chief Choi, here is your golf club. It¡¯s really nice.¡± ¡°Wow¡­ You¡¯re really amazing.¡± ¡°It¡¯s thanks to the golf club. It¡¯s light, has a low center of gravity, and is designed to reduce air resistance. The impact is so powerful that the ball feels refreshing. I think it can go 50 yards farther than usual, don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°That much¡­¡± ¡°Yes. You definitely made a good investment. You have a good eye.¡± Yoo-hyun added some technical terms to hispliment, making Chief Choi¡¯s mouth curl up. He nced at Yoo-hyun with curiosity. He had many questions about how a new employee could be so good. It was not human to not be curious. He looked confused in his head. He might have thought that Yoo-hyun had some connection to thepany from his previous senior story. Or he might have thought that Yoo-hyun had received early golf training and had professional skills. It didn¡¯t matter much what Chief Choi thought. What mattered was that he recognized Yoo-hyun as a special being, not just a new employee. ¡°Hmm. But why do I feel like this good club doesn¡¯t suit me?¡± That¡¯s why he could ask such a question. Yoo-hyun tilted his head as if he was puzzled, and asked. ¡°You looked good when I saw your posture earlier. Why don¡¯t you try the driver once? Maybe it doesn¡¯t match your style.¡± ¡°Oh, style.¡± Honestly, no. It was a problem caused byck of skill, not style or anything else. But people always want to me their mistakes on external factors. As Yoo-hyun intended, Chief Choi nodded as if he understood something. ¡°Yes. The performance of the club itself is important, but it also has to fit your body type. Golf is tricky¡­ There are ways to make it work even if it doesn¡¯t match your style.¡± ¡°Is there such a thing?¡± Yoo-hyun had already figured out his habits. He hadn¡¯t seen him swing the driver properly, but he didn¡¯t need to see it to know what the problem was. ¡°Let¡¯s try it. I¡¯ve helped someone with a simr case before.¡± ¡°Oh, really?¡± Chief Choi¡¯s eyes sparkled so quickly that it was hard to believe. He seemed interested and eager. It was understandable. Everyone has a desire to jump to the next level. Especially in sports like golf, whereparison is inevitable. It¡¯s a sport that doesn¡¯t improve easily even with a lot of practice, so you have to spend time and push yourself hard. In such a situation, what if a coach who can fix your problems appeared in front of you? What if that person was a new employee from the same business unit? And what if his level was professional? How would you react? It was a question with an obvious answer. Chief Choi had already lowered his guard and epted Yoo-hyun inside. Yoo-hyun moved forward to close the distance with him who entered his boundary. ¡°Chief Choi, can you move your right thumb a little more outside?¡± ¡°Like this?¡± ¡°Yes. Wait a minute. Spread your left leg a little more, and move back a little more. Tuck in your waist slightly, and your head¡­ like this. Yes, good. Can you try backswing once?¡± ¡°It feels awkward.¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s okay. Good. Go ahead with confidence.¡± Chief Choi couldn¡¯t hide his doubt at Yoo-hyun¡¯s advice. It was a different approach from the coaching he had received so far. He didn¡¯t touch his backswing and downswing posture much, only adjusting his basic stance. And it was different from his usual stance, so it felt like he was wearing clothes that didn¡¯t fit him. ¡®It doesn¡¯t seem to work.¡¯ Chief Choi decided to try swinging once anyway. Bang! ¡°Wow!¡± Chief Choi couldn¡¯t help but widen his eyes as he watched the ball fly away. It went much lower than usual, but straight without any slice that he always had. He just changed his stance a little bit. He even had an absurd thought. Yoo-hyun corrected Chief Choi¡¯s basic stance again as he tried to swing again. ¡°Chief Choi. This is¡­¡± ¡°Like this?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Again, the ball flew straight and far, and Chief Choi smiled brightly on his lips. ¡°How did you do that?¡± ¡°I only fixed the bnce a little bit. Your other postures were so good that your body quickly adapted.¡± ¡°Wow, really? No other coach taught me this kind of thing.¡± ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because you¡¯re skilled. I have a lot of shorings, so I tend to look at the basics.¡± ¡°Not at all. How can you not know your own skills with your golf experience? Hahaha. Thank you very much.¡± Of course, his other postures had many problems too. But it was hard to change the habits that he had ingrained in his body in a short period of time. He thought that it would be enough to see the effects if he fixed the bnce that was copsed from the beginning, and made some minor adjustments to the basic posture. What he wanted here was to get along with Chief Choi Kang-won, not to improve his perfect skills. It was enough if he felt a meaningful change of just 5 percent. It seemed that it worked better than he expected. He caught the bad habits with his keen observation, and the easy and simple way to improve them was enough to make Chief Choi Kang-won excited. Yoo-hyun also gave him appropriate encouragement from time to time. ¡°Wow, you¡¯re amazing. The way you turn your waist is superb.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to you. Hahaha.¡± ¡°It¡¯s something that you already knew, sir.¡± ¡°Knowing and not fixing is the problem. Thank you.¡± It wasn¡¯t just words of gratitude. He could tell by listening to his voice, which became much softer and warmer. By now, his favorability had reached the target level. It was time to make a move. Yoo-hyun checked the time and said, ¡°Sir, I¡¯ll go have lunch now. It was so much fun today.¡± ¡°Huh? You haven¡¯t had lunch yet? It¡¯s already past lunchtime¡­¡± ¡°Oh, is it?¡± He pretended to be surprised and rolled his eyes. He didn¡¯t know what to do. He was a new employee, so he couldn¡¯t know this kind of thing. He was sure that he would think so. Sure enough. The expected words came out. ¡°Oh no, you couldn¡¯t eat because of me. What should I do?¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± Yoo-hyun kept a calm expression, but Chief Choi Kang-won looked sorry. He must have thought that he waste because he was teaching him. What he needed to think at this point was that he had to do something nice for the grateful and pitiful new employee. He was a person who was about to be promoted to an executive position. ¡®You should ask me to have dinner with you, hurry up.¡¯ Yoo-hyun intended to create a situation where he could apologize. To do that, he had to go outside, not in this stiff training center. If it was a warm dinner atmosphere, he believed that he would ept his apology without any trouble. He had given him enough hints for the right answer, but there was no reply, so he became anxious. Moreover, Chief Choi Kang-won picked up his phone. Was he going to ask the restaurant for something? He was a person who made things difficult. Yoo-hyun quickly opened his mouth. ¡°Sir, it¡¯s okay. There are snacks every break time.¡± ¡°But still¡­¡± What a frustrating person. He had no choice but to feed him. Yoo-hyun quickly adapted to the changed situation. ¡°Really, it¡¯s okay. But are youing back to the practice center in the evening?¡± ¡°Of course. What about you?¡± ¡°Yes. I want to do it with you if it¡¯s okay.¡± ¡°Then of course it¡¯s good. Oh, but¡­ Then we¡¯ll ovep with dinner time again. What should we do? There¡¯s no seat if it¡¯s not that time.¡± He knew and asked on purpose. There was only one answer at this point. Yoo-hyun pretended to be disappointed and said, ¡°Is that so? I really want to do it¡­ But I promised to have dinner with my colleague.¡± Then Chief Choi Kang-won nodded after thinking for a while. ¡°Hmm¡­ Then let¡¯s do this. Let¡¯s do it together in the evening, and go out for dinner. Of course, with your colleague too.¡± He finally got him. Going out for dinner wasn¡¯t bad either. Yoo-hyun hid his joy and asked cautiously. He needed to make sure he stamped it firmly. ¡°Is it okay? I heard that new employees can¡¯t go outside by regtion.¡± ¡°So what? I¡¯m going with you. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll talk to the person in charge.¡± ¡°Thank you!¡± Yoo-hyun clenched his fist tightly. ¡°Hoo.¡± He arrived just before the afternoon ss started and wiped the sweat on his forehead. He ran at full speed because he waster than he thought. He walked into the ssroom full of people and turned his head towards Team 1. Kwon Se-jung, who met his eyes, bowed his head and greeted him. Seeing his expression filled with joy, he felt like the fatigue from running was gone. ¡®Good. You did well.¡¯ He wondered if he had ever worked so hard to help someone. He felt proud for no reason. ¡°I¡¯ll have to tell youter. Huhu.¡± Grin. ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°No, nothing.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders as he sat down, and Kang Chang-seok¡¯s face twisted across from him. He frowned and scanned Yoo-hyun, wondering what was wrong with him. Regardless, Yoo-hyun took out a drink from the stic bag he brought. The team members eximed when they saw it. ¡°Wow, Yoo-hyun, you have great sense.¡± ¡°Thank you. I wanted to drink a cold can of coffee anyway.¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t have to buy this.¡± He would never have done this if he was the old Yoo-hyun. Seeing the team members smiling brightly, he felt it was worth stopping by the cafeteria even though he was busy. Kang Chang-seok also threw a word awkwardly. ¡°Hmm, next time, don¡¯t bete and do well.¡± ¡°I will.¡± Yoo-hyun calmly replied. Kang Chang-seok still grumbled as he took the drink. To Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes, he looked like a whining child, and he just found it amusing. Of course, the other team members didn¡¯t feel the same way. Yoo-hyun felt a chill for a moment. He didn¡¯t know what kind of lunchtime the team members had spent together, but he sensed a subtle tension in the atmosphere from all directions. Especially when Kang Chang-seok spoke, Oh Min-jae muttered to himself, and Choi Seul-gi, who was stuck between them, sighed constantly as if she had run out of patience. The other team members were the same. They had only met for four hours. They were barely getting along, but they were already bickering and sinking Team 6 from the start. It was a headache. Yoo-hyun secretly massaged his head. The afternoon lecture time finally began. The products that made Hansung Group what it is today were disyed on the screen in front of the ssroom. From toothpaste, radio, ck-and-white TV to thetest mobile phone. It was not just showing the products. It also included interviews with senior employees on how theyunched the products in the market and sold them worldwide. After the video ended, the senior instructor who gave a brief exnation mentioned the afternoon assignment. ¡°You will write a business n for a product that will be responsible for Hansung¡¯s future as a member of Hansung during the training period. This project will have a final presentation after 12 days, and there will be a special prize for the best team. This is also the assignment with the highest team score in this new employee training program.¡± On the screen, there was a title ¡®Innovative Product Proposal¡¯ under which the method was written. It was an assignment toe up with an idea and n it yourself. They had to write about the concept and excellence of the product they proposed, its business feasibility, marketing strategy,mercialization n, goals and expected effects. They couldn¡¯t even imitate it roughly, because there were three preliminary presentations and they couldn¡¯t rest if they didn¡¯t pass the cutline. In addition to this, there were big assignments that included night assignments such as Innovation Medley, Innovation Management Game, Innovation ounting Game, Innovation Marching. Considering the time, there was no room for ¡®Innovative Product Proposal¡¯. If they included individual assignments as well, there would be plenty of new employees who couldn¡¯t sleep for days. Yoo-hyun had been through that too. Then the senior instructor dropped a bombshell. ¡°The seed is important, right? So today we¡¯re going to make a seed for the product we¡¯re going tomercialize. There are examples on the printouts on your desk. You¡¯ll write a draft like that and then do a preliminary presentation. Of course, the deadline is today.¡± ¡°Ah!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, deep sighs burst out from here and there. The senior instructor smiled and continued his speech. ¡°I see you¡¯re all thinking about night assignments. Don¡¯t worry too much. You can rest as soon as you pass the cutline. We¡¯ll do an evaluation after dinner time today. After dinner time, we¡¯ll evaluate in order of teams who applied for presentation. You got it?¡± It was nonsense. Everyone had heard of the bad reputation of the Innovation Center. There was no one who believed his sweet words that they could rest if they passed the cutline. Chapter 22: Chapter 22:
Chapter 22 The senior instructor left his seat after giving them a stern warning: if they didn¡¯t pass by midnight, they would face a penalty. At the same time,ints started to leak out from here and there. ¡°This is crazy.¡± ¡°They might as well kill us.¡± ¡°I know, right?¡± Yoo-hyun felt the same way. He had to pass the first round in order to keep his promise with Chief Choi Kang-won. But Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression was not that serious. It was just a cutline. It was impossible for the new recruits who had not yet grasped each other¡¯s abilities to write a great business n on their first day. It was already a challenge toe up with an idea in such a short time. And what were the chances of finding a good idea among them? Even if they did, they wouldn¡¯t be able to concretize it. The only thing they expected here was how well they could pretend. They didn¡¯t have time to gather concrete data, so the key was how usible they could make their materials in a short period of time. Yoo-hyun could easily do it by himself in just an hour. Of course, he had no intention of doing so. He judged that it would be enough to pass with just a little bit of meddling. He used his break time to tell Kwon Se-jung his n and returned to his seat. At the same time, he saw Kang Chang-seok, who was leading the team meeting with a feverish enthusiasm. ¡°This assignment is¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± The team members were silent. His characteristic mumbling at the end of his sentences was very annoying, but he couldugh it off. Yoo-hyun, who was living a new life, was not a sensitive person who would get angry at such things. Kang Chang-seok imed that he was a self-proimed talent who had confidence in various fields, having worked for three years at Shinwha Electronics and experienced everything there was to experience. Of course, this was not verified by anyone but himself. He had some rough edges in his personality, but as long as he did his part in the middle, there seemed to be no big problem in getting along with him. He also volunteered to do the presentation, so he thought there would be no big problem in passing at once if he just supported him from below. But it took less than 10 minutes for Yoo-hyun topletely change his mind. ¡°What if we make a phone that can be used like aputer? We can make it search the inte and stuff.¡± ¡°That already exists. There¡¯s mobile web, you know. Davin¡¯s idea might work too. But themunication fee is so ridiculously high that no one uses it.¡± With his ¡®that already exists¡¯ skill that he spat out from the beginning, Jeong Davin rolled his eyes back and forth and eventually leaned back his upper body that he had tilted forward. Next was Oh Min-jae¡¯s turn. ¡°It seems like it would be fine if themunication fee was cheaper. These days touch phones areing out too. We can just press them with that.¡± ¡°Hey, Min-jae. Even if it¡¯s cheaper, it¡¯s too slow. I worked at Shinwha Electronics¡¯munication department before, you know. I know because I tried it. To use the inte freely enough, we have to wait at least 10 years.¡± And then came his ¡®I know because I tried it¡¯ skill. This magical skill cut off all the ideas that could be seeds. It was 2007 now. Next year, Hansung would release a phone that could do full-browsing on the inte. And across the ocean, Apple had unveiled an iPhone that was called aputer in your hand. He asked them toe up with ideas and then evaluated them one by one. He could give him some leeway for that, but the direction itself waspletely wrong. There was no way better ideas woulde out like this. His mouth twitched, but as soon as Yoo-hyun spoke, it seemed like it would be decided in that direction again, so he had no choice but to postpone it. ¡°A stick that lets you take pictures? Come on, that¡¯s ridiculous. Why would people carry around such an inconvenient thing? They would only be embarrassed.¡± ¡°How can you wash without detergent? Can you live without eating rice? That¡¯s nonsense.¡± ¡°A coffee machine? Have you seen the one in the lobby? What are you going to do with such a big thing at home? That¡¯s nonsense too. Don¡¯t you have any more creative ideas?¡± ¡°¡­¡± With his ¡®that¡¯s nonsense¡¯ skill that followed, the team members who had been throwing out ideas closed their mouthspletely. Yoo-hyun also lost his words. It wasn¡¯t just because of Kang Chang-seok, who was leading the idea meeting recklessly. The team members also had a problem. It wasn¡¯t just because of the quality of their ideas. There were actually some ideas that could be the basis for products that would bemercialized in the future. But they should have tried to go further even if their ideas were rejected. But they shut their mouths as soon as Kang Chang-seok said something. Didn¡¯t they know that if they did poorly here, they would all suffer? They looked like they wanted to do well, but they seemed to be avoiding responsibility by ming others. If it had been under the old regime of Han Yu-hyun, this would never have happened. They would have been too busy following his orders. He thought it would be a hundred times better to do it alone. ¡®Just clean them up?¡¯ Yoo-hyun shook his head. He could do it alone if it came to that, but that was going back to his wrong past. Yoo-hyun once thought that his way was right. He was very clear when he ordered them. The deadline was tight, but the goal was clear too. If they couldn¡¯t do it, he did it himself. Or he reced them with other resources and got it done anyway. His team always came in first, received many awards, and got recognized for their performance. But, -It¡¯s suffocating to work under you, sir. I feel like I¡¯ve be a robot that just does what I¡¯m told, and I feel like I¡¯m a stupid idiot who doesn¡¯t know anything. He realized it when he saw many of his team members quitter. The moment he did everything by himself, the members were doomed to be obsolete. He scolded and med them for not being able to do it, but he had to admit that he was the one who made them that way by trying to do everything by himself. He didn¡¯t want to do that anymore. He wanted to help them so that they could do it themselves. He wanted to check if that was really the right direction. What should he do? In this atmosphere, nothing would start properly. It took a long time to select an idea, and even if they did, things wouldn¡¯t go well under Kang Chang-seok¡¯s regime. He needed to make the team members feel that it was their own idea. He had to make them move on their own. So? Yoo-hyun quickly scanned the team members and opened his mouth. ¡°The instructor is from the electronic appliance division, right? How about we focus our ideas on that area?¡± He barely finished his sentence and looked at Kang Chang-seok. His blinking stopped and his shoulders rose, and at the same time, his Adam¡¯s apple moved. In other words, just before Kang Chang-seok was about to speak, Yoo-hyun stole the timing and continued. ¡°Of course, I know this is nothing new. We need a concrete idea. That¡¯s what Chang-seok has been insisting on all this time. Right?¡± ¡°Uh, yes¡­¡± He stole the timing right before he was about to speak, and then preempted what he was going to say. And he even subtly praised him, so Kang Chang-seok had no choice but to hesitate. Yoo-hyun was not the one who waited for his next words. ¡°What I thought was to revive Min-jae¡¯s idea of a one-pieceputer with a design.¡± ¡°That¡­¡± ¡°To be honest, I agree with Chang-seok¡¯s opinion that a one-pieceputer would be too expensive for people to buy if they made it thinner. It¡¯s a good opinion. But there is a way.¡± He didn¡¯t really agree. He deliberately threw a bait that he could tackle and cut it off sharply when he bit it. It was 2007. Apple¡¯s one-pieceputer was gaining poprity among a few people. The operating system was different and the cost-effectiveness was poor, but it was used as an interior decoration in ces like cafes because of its luxurious design. And this would be a big trendter. What mattered was not whether it was right or wrong. What mattered was how convincing it was. And how well the ideas they had thrown out werebined. No one came here to y. Everyone came here wanting to contribute something. They all wanted to do well,e in first, and be at the center of it all. It was natural that Kang Chang-seok¡¯s eyebrows twitched as the atmosphere heated up. He must have felt that he was being ignored. He should have shut up at this point, but he seemed to be way below normal standards when he watched him. He needed to be appeased at this point. Did he have to do this much? He used to be someone who didn¡¯t have to care about anyone but the chairman, but now he had no choice. He felt ashamed that he had to rub his hands even for a brat who ran around without knowing his ce, but what could he do? ¡°In my opinion, I wish we could try out an idea as soon as possible like Chang-seok said earlier. I think it wouldn¡¯t be bad to change the idea after testing it once today. Actually¡­¡± That wasn¡¯t what Kang Chang-seok meant, but it wasn¡¯t very important now. The important thing was that he couldn¡¯t say anything else in this situation. Thanks to that, the team members¡¯ mood got better. They must have pictured what kind of concept it was as soon as they said their ideas. They could also think of it as their own idea since they all contributed a spoonful. He had done this much for them, so if they didn¡¯t move, Yoo-hyun would step in at the end. He looked at Kang Chang-seok when everyone¡¯s eyes were focused on him. If he resisted now, he would be ignoring the first-ce team and also be a coward. And he would also go against the instructor¡¯s opinion, so Kang Chang-seok had nothing to say. ¡°Ugh¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s make some good materials so that the presenter can do well.¡± And with one more praise, he finally nodded his head. Anyway, the atmosphere was set. They had some ideas for an all-in-oneputer with a cute character design. Jeong Davin seemed excited about drawing some sketches. Choi Seul-gi suggested making the design easy to change by using different clothes for the characters. Oh Min-jae mentioned touch phones as an inspiration for the interface. Yoo-hyun thought it would be enough to pass with this level of creativity and usibility. Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Trator: MarcTempest
Chapter 23 Yoo-hyun had already prepared for the worst. ¡®It won¡¯t be easy. This team is already heading for disaster.¡¯ He felt a twitch in his mouth, but he decided to wait since he had a n. Then, Jung Da Bin looked at him with curiosity from his side. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you seem so quiet, but you¡¯re really good at talking.¡± ¡°It¡¯s because you gave me a lot of good ideas. I just listened andbined them. Chang Seok also led us well.¡± No matter how much he hated someone, he wouldn¡¯t curse them if they praised him. ¡°Well, yeah.¡± Kang Chang Seok nodded his head from a distance. The atmosphere was getting better, but there was no way they could produce amazing results in such a short time. Yoo-hyun looked at his team members with the feeling of a toddler taking his first steps. He wanted to jump in and help them right away. -How can you think properly under him? It doesn¡¯t matter how good your performance is. The employees think of themselves as machines. But he remembered the wise advice he had heard from his former executive director and swallowed his sigh. Let¡¯s just help them a little bit. Let them think for themselves. He made up his mind. After all, Yoo-hyun was also part of the team. He didn¡¯t give them the answers, but he decided to help them narrow down their thinking. ¡°But don¡¯t you think using characters for targeting cafes or luxurious atmospheres would be too light-hearted?¡± There were realistic problems that came up, and Yoo-hyun intervened a little bit. ¡°Then how about using them for interior design? I think newlyweds or families with children would like it.¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s true.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t miss the sight of Choi Seul Gi blinking her eyes quickly when he mentioned families with children. She was introverted unlike Jung Da Bin, so she couldn¡¯t join the conversation much. This was the moment. Yoo-hyun looked at Choi Seul Gi. ¡°By the way, you seem to know a lot about this, Seul Gi. Do you live with your niece by any chance?¡± ¡°Huh? How did you know?¡± ¡°Just a feeling.¡± ¡°I was actually thinking about that because I have a niece. I think she would like it. It would be fun to make it for children¡¯sputers too.¡± That was enough to create a friendly atmosphere where they could talk. Even though she was introverted, Choi Seul Gi became more active, and Seol Ki Tae who had been staying back also joined in. When they saw small ideas be seeds for more lively discussions, they were amazed. It seemed like they could all do well when they saw this. But is business that easy? There was bound to be something blocking them somewhere. ¡°What kind of characters should we use? There aren¡¯t any famous Korean characters, are there? And we can¡¯t use Japanese characters either.¡± Things like this, ¡°I¡¯m worried about how to deal with the part that sticks out of theputer. There aren¡¯t many characters like that.¡± These were important questions. ¡°Let¡¯s make it detachable, but theputer is too big to bother. We¡¯re just going to leave it at home anyway.¡± And there were negative opinions like this too. It was inevitable that they would run into problems when they were trying to concretize their initial idea. Every time that happened, Yoo-hyun said things like ¡°What are you drawing on the paper, Ki Tae? You¡¯re really good at drawing.¡±, ¡°Oh? The doll on your bag has a round belly. That¡¯s cute.¡±, ¡°What are you searching for, Seul Gi? You used the props nicely.¡± He didn¡¯t give them the answers, but he gave them hints that could help them. Someone said that even if you know the way, you should go around it. Yoo-hyun repeated that phrase in his head as he tried hard. He suppressed his frustration and waited patiently. They showed some signs of progress as if they had some conscience. They struggled and slowly moved their ideas forward. They poured out ridiculous things at first, but they gradually got closer to the right answer. They decided to keep the exterior as simple as possible and only cover it lightly. They didn¡¯t need to use existing characters either. The part that stuck out of the all-in-oneputer became a white rabbit¡¯s butt, and there were rabbit ears and eyes on top of the screen. If they just took off the ears and eyes and reced them with pr bear ones, it became a pr bearputer. Swoosh! Seol Ki Tae sketched it without hesitation, and there were exmations everywhere. ¡°Wow¡­ This is awesome!¡± All the ventures thought their ideas were the best, but well. When he was a new employee, Yoo-hyun would have given them 30 points out of 100 for this level. If they polished it a little bit more, they might at least pass the cutline. The rough design and concept were set, and the work was naturally divided. Kang Chang Seok seemed to think it was feasible and became more active, and Oh Min Jae, who thought he was the first one toe up with the idea, also worked hard. There was no need to mention Jung Da Bin, who was leading the idea. Yoo-hyun was not intervening, but the way they worked was impressive. He felt a desire to take them one step further. He didn¡¯t want to hog it all, he just wanted to help them. He felt a strange sensation. Yoo-hyun held up the sample design in front of him. ¡°Is this how we do it? We need to show the excellence of our technology and the rough schedule, right?¡± ¡°Oh, good. For the technology part, I think you can write based on the draft that Min Jae gave us, and for the schedule, let¡¯s go with what Seul Gi said earlier and set it for a year. Ki Tae, you work on the images, and Chang Seok and I will add the differentiation points. Yoo-hyun, you make the backup materials.¡± Jung Da Bin took credit for everything he had slightly assisted with. Before he knew it, everything revolved around Jung Da Bin. Was this how it felt to see your subordinates grow? Yoo-hyun felt a proud emotion that he had never felt before. On the other hand, Jung Da Bin¡¯s eyes were ambiguous when she looked at him. ¡®He pretends not to know, but he¡¯s smart. He knows exactly what to do. He¡¯s also good at quietly encouraging people from behind. How did he do that without even being an intern?¡¯ She was the one who knew that Yoo-hyun was the starting point of this change. But there was something she would never know. That he was Han Yoo-hyun, who became the youngest president in 20 years. It was a story that she wouldn¡¯t know even if he died and came back to life. They gathered their strength without any break for the remaining two hours. Even if the new employees tried their best, they couldn¡¯t do much, but since they had a clear direction and tasks, they used their talents to make a rough draft of a mediocre business n. What they had to submit was a report. A thorough training was essential for the question and answer session. Kang Chang Seok turned his eyes to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Did you finish what I asked you earlier?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Wow¡­ You¡¯re fast. I think the data might be wrong.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you check it? I checked it once, so it should be right.¡± ¡°No. You have to take responsibility for what you did. This is apany.¡± Yoo-hyun held back hisughter and nodded his head. It was funny that Kang Chang Seok said that. But his expression wasn¡¯t very bright. He looked anxious. He thought it was because the presentation time was approaching, but the problem was more serious. ¡°We still don¡¯t have enough materials. Let¡¯s do the presentation after dinner and brainstorm a bit more.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Yoo-hyun was dumbfounded. He had a bad feeling about this, but he didn¡¯t expect it to be this bad. That¡¯s when Jung Da Bin intervened. ¡°I applied earlier.¡± ¡°Who told you to do that without the team leader¡¯s permission?¡± That was it. The good atmosphere turned sour in an instant. If it had been like this morning, they would have been depressed again. But now it was different. Jung Da Bin knew exactly where she was and what she had to do. ¡°If you don¡¯t like it, I¡¯ll do it.¡± ¡°What? What did you say?¡± ¡°I said I¡¯ll do it. It¡¯s an idea that we all came up with. I¡¯m confident.¡± Jung Da Bin spoke confidently and the other team members agreed with her. ¡°I agree. Let¡¯s do it now.¡± Kang Chang Seok was cornered in an instant and had nothing to do. ¡°Huh, fine. Let¡¯s see how well you do.¡± The only thing he could do was pour out his bitterness. But Jung Da Bin ignored him easily. ¡®She¡¯s got guts.¡¯ Yoo-hyun was amazed by the situation. He had suggested that they should hurry up, but he didn¡¯t expect Jung Da Bin to take charge like that. He was just watching, but they gradually got organized and became confident enough to make their own choices. That meant one thing. They were bing active humans instead of passive ones. Among them, Jung Da Bin was a bit special. That¡¯s when it happened. Rumble. The door opened and the senior mentor came in. The presenter would present from the front seat of the lecture hall, and the team members sitting in their seats could answer questions instead. The presenter would show a simple presentation they made and answer questions like an interview with all six members. The senior mentor said, ¡°Team 6 applied first. Pleasee out, presenter.¡± Jung Da Bin¡¯s presentation began. ¡°This is¡­¡± The report went through the concept, differentiation points,petitiveness, business feasibility, etc. The presentation screen only showed graphs and big pictures, which could mean that they didn¡¯t prepare much or that they prepared hastily without any evidence, but the senior mentor¡¯s face became more and more surprised. The content was quite convincing, and more importantly, there was a thick business n. It was definitely not something they could fill in three hours. Jung Da Bin¡¯s presentation was neat. She ignored the notes that Kang Chang Seok had written and went at her own pace. Her voice was clear and her posture was confident. ¡°Wow.¡± Yoo-hyun muttered to himself without realizing it. He almost messed up by not telling her to do it. As the presentation went on, the other team members also stopped working and paid attention. Kang Chang Seok was shaking his legs nervously. He must be praying for her to fail, but well. She had already surpassed that level. Jung Da Bin finished her presentation with a strong voice. ¡°That¡¯s all for my presentation.¡± p p p p p. After the presentation ended, the senior mentor pretended to be calm, but he couldn¡¯t hide his expression in front of Yoo-hyun. He was clearly amazed and impressed. But he frowned as if he was looking for a reason to criticize them. He probably thought that passing them right away would mess up his nned schedule. ¡°Hmm. I listened to your presentation well. Now let me ask you some questions. You analyzed fivepetitive products, but what is the basis for calcting the prices?¡± ¡°That¡¯s what Han Yoo-hyun, who came with me, will answer.¡± Jung Da Bin passed the question to Yoo-hyun without blinking an eye, even smiling slightly. Yoo-hyun remembered a person who had worked under him with a strong personality. -Sir, I¡¯ll do my presentation well. Don¡¯t worry and just trust me. Jung Da Hye, the manager who worked with him 10 years ago. No one dared to voice their opinions in front of Yoo-hyun, but she was different. She looked simr to her at a nce. She had some baby fat, but her droopy eyes with a puppy-like face were like hers. Yoo-hyun quickly brushed off his thoughts and got up from his seat. He had no choice but to fix his posture and answer the question, since he would be the one in trouble if he didn¡¯t. I¡¯ll take this one for you. Let¡¯s finish this quickly and go home. Yoo-hyun calmly answered the question. ¡°The prices were calcted byparing the prices of the products that Hannsung had released in the past five years with thepetitive products, and then deriving the brand premium value of Hansung. Then we added the product cost and manufacturing cost that we could estimate. We also calcted the character cost based on the price of the character mini fan that Han Sungunched recently. The details are on page 15 of the report we gave you.¡± Of course, it wasn¡¯t exactly as Yoo-hyun said, but this was a simtion, not a real business. And it was a presentation for new employees who didn¡¯t know anything. This was easy. Even field workers who were in R&D (research and development), who were equivalent to assistant managers, wouldn¡¯t know this part well. Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Trantor: MarcTempest
Chapter 24 He frowned as he looked at the data, but he had no way of knowing if it was correct. He could somehow manage to match the data by scrutinizing the details, so Yoo-hyun maintained a rxed expression. ¡°Hmm, I see. The next question is¡­¡± He pretended to be indifferent and returned the question, knowing that his intention had hit the mark. Yoo-hyun nodded his head as he listened to the senior¡¯s question. It was a trivial question, but he also briefly showed an expression that he had hit the bullseye. There was no need to refute every little detail that was obvious. This was not a fight where he had to win at all costs. It was better for the future to save the senior¡¯s face and take advantage of the situation at a reasonable level. ¡°That¡¯s as you pointed out. I feel that it¡¯s insufficient to estimate the size of the domestic market based on the data posted on the inte. I¡¯ll refer to the research report posted on Hansung Database as you advised. Thank you for your advice.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand. You just need to learn step by step. The next question is¡­¡± ¡°That problem is¡­¡± The next question was also just a pretext to stall. Yoo-hyun answered skillfully without hesitation. There was no right answer, but it was a tug-of-war where he couldn¡¯t lose momentum. Yoo-hyun maintained a parallel line by refuting appropriately, sometimes pushing and sometimes pulling. He didn¡¯t forget to give some space when the senior got tangled up. At some point, everyone was only looking at Yoo-hyun. The senior researcher Kim Jung-hyun frowned. ¡®What kind of kid is this?¡¯ He tried to grab a tail and postpone it to the next time at first. He thought it wasn¡¯t very good for the atmosphere if the team that tried for the first time passed right away. But what the hell. The level was different. Compared to the previous assignments he had seen in the pre-senior education process, it was already at an intermediate level or higher. The dense data was amazing, but not only the presentation but also the attitude and posture of answering questions were at a professional level. And he also showed consideration by subtly covering up and lifting up his mistakes. It felt like he was facing a boss. He couldn¡¯t poke him even if he wanted to because there was no gap. He felt a nervousness that he might make a fool of himself if he slipped up a little more. He had to fail him, but there was no reasonable excuse, and there wasn¡¯t much toment on either. At best, he could only cut him down a bit considering the position of other teams. ¡°Ahem. It¡¯s good, but it¡¯s a pity that the quality iscking because of theck of time. But I can see that you worked hard enough in a short time, so I¡¯ll pass you.¡± ¡°Wow!¡± The team members cheered, and the senior tried to hide his expression. Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly as he saw the senior¡¯s appearance. At least he wasn¡¯t a person withoutmon sense. He could tolerate him twisting his questions on purpose. After finishing the assignment, Yoo-hyun hurriedly said to his team members. ¡°I¡¯ll go ahead.¡± ¡°Where? Aren¡¯t you having dinner?¡± ¡°I have an important appointment. I¡¯ll buy you drinks tomorrow.¡± ¡°Today it all went well thanks to you, Yoo-hyun. Have a good time.¡± The atmosphere turned warm and cozy. There was no room for Kang Chang-seok here. He would know that too. That his territory had shrunk. Was that why? He felt like his umted anger was directed at Yoo-hyun. He pretended to be fine and bold among his team members, but his eyes were full of malice when he looked at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun wasn¡¯t someone who wouldn¡¯t notice that. A pitiful kid. He justughed it off. It was obvious that he would suffer in thepany if he couldn¡¯t manage himself like that. Or? He was confident enough to bet everything on it that his whole department was crazy. Yoo-hyun smirked and got up from his seat. When he arrived at the golf course, he saw Chief Choi Kang-won already in ce. He seemed to have mastered the posture he taught him in the morning. His swing form had improved a lot. How could it not fit properly? Chief Choi Kang-won also looked satisfied with a smile on his lips. Yoo-hyun quietly approached him and eximed. ¡°You look amazing.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to you. Thank you, haha. But where is your closest friend?¡± ¡°He said he would contact me when I left because he would be a hindrance to ying golf. Thank you so much for your consideration.¡± ¡°Not at all. I got help from you, so I should do that.¡± Chief Choi Kang-won chuckled and Yoo-hyun smiled back with his eyes. After finishing the golf practice, the time was 7:30 p.m. ¡®Have they not finished their presentation yet?¡¯ He thought they could make it in time. They would know better how serious the situation was. He had already passed Yoo-hyun¡¯s team, and it was the first day, so the assignment evaluation wouldn¡¯t be too harsh. Yoo-hyun picked up his phone first. As he was about to dial the number, Kwon Se-jung¡¯s call came at the perfect timing. His voice was trembling, perhaps because of the aftermath of the presentation. -I¡¯m done now. I¡¯m sorry. ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± -I¡¯ll be right there! Maybe it was because he heard the sounding out of the speaker? Chief Choi Kang-won, who was packing up his golf club, opened his mouth. ¡°We can go. Tell him to stay there.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Yoo-hyun decided on a ce to meet with Kwon Se-jung and hung up the phone. He moved in Chief Choi Kang-won¡¯s car. At the intersection leading to the main gate of the Innovation Center, Kwon Se-jung was standing. Before Yoo-hyun could say anything, Chief Choi Kang-won opened his mouth. ¡°Is that your friend over there?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± And then he parked the car right in front of him. Screech. ¡°Get in.¡± ¡°Ah, yes. Tha-thank you.¡± Even after seeing Kwon Se-jung¡¯s face, there was no change in Chief Choi Kang-won¡¯s expression. As expected, Chief Choi Kang-won had already guessed it. This was the best part for a smooth transition. Yoo-hyun asked with a slightly awkward expression. ¡°Did you know?¡± ¡°Of course. Who would believe that someone would ask to have dinner with you for no reason? I just yed along.¡± ¡°Thank you, sir.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head deeply. Ten minutes away from the Innovation Center by car. At a restaurant where duck meat was served, Chief Choi Kang-won sat across from Yoo-hyun and Kwon Se-jung. Kwon Se-jung bowed his head politely. ¡°Sir, I¡¯m sorry and thank you again.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. It¡¯s over. Don¡¯t do that again. You should apologize on the spot.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± ¡°You should thank Yoo-hyun here.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Kwon Se-jung bowed his head to Yoo-hyun and spoke sincerely. It was the first time he heard a word of thanks from Kwon Se-jung, who was his friend, colleague, and rival. He had only received scolding from him. -Do you know what consequences your choice will bring? Many innocent people will be ndered as ipetent and suffer because of you. He remembered his expression when he confronted Yoo-hyun with a sense of justice. Yoo-hyun should have listened to his advice then. He was sorry that he couldn¡¯t. ¡®I¡¯m sorry.¡¯ That night, warm and gentle stories were exchanged without stopping. Yoo-hyun smiled as he looked at Kwon Se-jung, who had brightened up a lot. ¡®Se-jung, you can¡¯t die. You can¡¯t ever die, bastard.¡¯ ¡­ The next morning. Kim Jung-hyun, the senior researcher in charge of ss 2 where Yoo-hyun belonged, had a headache. It was because of Kang Chang-seok, the team leader of Team 6 who had just visited him. ¡°How can he badmouth his own team?¡± It turned out that they didn¡¯t even fight. They finished their assignment early and got permission to go out on their personal time. But then this guy who calls himself a team leaderes and formally raises an issue about Han Yoo-hyun¡¯s departure behavior. It was outrageous. ¡°I hate annoying things.¡± He wasn¡¯t a professional instructor, but a person who came to teach new recruits temporarily while working in the field. He wanted to spend two weeks safely without getting involved in any trouble. He had work piled up when he went back, so he didn¡¯t want to have a headache here too. Then, a female employee came in with a knock on the door. ¡°Senior researcher, I have something to tell you.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Was her name Jung Da-bin? She left an impression with her presentation yesterday. ¡°I don¡¯t know what Kang Chang-seok said earlier, but Han Yoo-hyun did nothing wrong. He worked harder than anyone for the team.¡± ¡°Ah, yes. I see.¡± The researcher Kim Jung-hyun was dumbfounded after receiving another report. ¡°What is this?¡± There was never such a thing in thest batch of new recruit training. He thought that things were messed up for sure. Then, the senior researcher from the next ss said. ¡°Kim researcher, you must have a headache. From my experience, those teams tend to cause problems.¡± ¡°Problems?¡± ¡°They end up fighting and dividing sides and ruining the ss atmosphere. Anyway, keep an eye on them.¡± ¡°Sigh, this is frustrating.¡± The researcher Kim Jung-hyun scratched his forehead with one hand and kept scribbling the number 6 on the paper. This team seemed to have some issues. Ding. When Yoo-hyun sat down, he felt an ominous atmosphere in the team. It wasn¡¯t time to start the ss yet, but it felt like he was seeing the signs of an impending storm. Then, Jung Da-bin spoke in a stiff voice. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Yoo-hyun. You¡¯re doing well and working hard more than anyone.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°There¡¯s something like that.¡± As Yoo-hyun tilted his head at Jung Da-bin¡¯s sudden words, Kang Chang-seok entered. His face was already gloomy. Jung Da-bin red at Kang Chang-seok and snapped. ¡°As I said earlier, the other team members agree with me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°If you keep messing up our team¡¯s direction like that, I won¡¯t be able to stand it anymore. I¡¯ve already told the senior researcher my opinion.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t like it, then quit. I¡¯ll tell him anytime.¡± The other team members¡¯ eyes were also unfriendly. Yoo-hyun could tell that something had happened before he arrived. It was break time, but the other ss members were also watching. At this point, she should have hesitated, but Jung Da-bin didn¡¯t seem to back down at all. Even at a nce, he understood the situation. That bastard Kang Chang-seok, he must have badmouthed Yoo-hyun who came intest night. What was more surprising was that Jung Da-bin had gone to see the senior researcher herself. It wasn¡¯t her business, but someone else¡¯s. Wasn¡¯t she afraid of the penalty she might receive? Kang Chang-seok looked pale. ¡°Really¡­ Is this how you¡¯re going to do it? What did I do wrong? Is it wrong to tell the truth?¡± ¡°You¡¯re doing it again. Yoo-hyun went out officially after reporting to the senior researcher. But you used him of deviating behavior. Even if that¡¯s the case, you shouldn¡¯t do that to your own team. You should at least listen to him.¡± ¡°Really¡­¡± ¡°Really what? If you don¡¯t like it, then get out. Right?¡± ¡°Yes. I agree.¡± As Jung Da-bin raised her voice, Oh Min-jae joined in, and Choi Seul-gi and Seol Ki-tae also showed their agreement. Even the murmurs of the other ss members could be heard. ¡°He messed up.¡± ¡°Is he crazy?¡± In an instant, Kang Chang-seok had no ground to stand on. ¡®This is ridiculous¡­¡¯ Yoo-hyun felt awkward. He was annoyed by Kang Chang-seok, but he didn¡¯t think he deserved this. But the other team members must have exploded from their pent-up feelings. They united and acted together based on their sess experience yesterday. Chapter 25: Chapter 25:
Chapter 25 The tense atmosphere that Kang Chang-seok had created was gone. What a turn of events. If Han Yoo-hyun had been in charge from the start, there would have been no interference from Kang Chang-seok or initiative from Jung Da-bin. Yoo-hyun would have led everything. But now, the team members moved voluntarily. And they did it for Yoo-hyun¡¯s personal sake. This was something that Yoo-hyun had never experienced before. He felt good. He smiled brightly. His chest was light. This feeling? It was wonderful. That¡¯s when the instructor came in. ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun whispered to Jung Da-bin and looked straight ahead. Jung Da-bin, who secretly watched him, had a red face. There was an awkward atmosphere in the team throughout the lecture. But the team members¡¯ eyes were brighter than ever. On the other hand, the instructor¡¯s eyes were not very friendly towards Team 6. It couldn¡¯t be helped. Yoo-hyun had owed his team members a favor, one way or another. And from the instructor¡¯s perspective, who had gone through the whole process, it seemed like a situation that could be bad for the team. ¡°I have to fix this.¡± Kwon Se-jung also went out for a while yesterday, which could be a problem. Even if he had permission from the process manager, if the instructor¡¯s mood was sour, the team could suffer. He had to somehow win back the instructor¡¯s heart. ¡®How should I do it?¡¯ It was better to finish this kind of thing quickly. The problem was that he had no bond with the instructor, and he had even umted resentment. He had roughly grasped his habits and personality by listening to his lectures, but that alone was not enough to create a bond in a short time. Yoo-hyun followed the instructor out of the room. It was break time for other sses too, so the hallway was crowded with people. The instructor, Kim Jung-hyun, a senior researcher in R&D, was on the phone at a corner seat in the lobby next to the ssroom. ¡°Yes. Yes. No, sir. I clearly wrote an email. If we don¡¯t pass the product quality this time, I¡¯m really dead to the team leader. Yes. Yes. I understand. I¡¯ll finish the training well and go. Yes.¡± The tone of voice he raised when he hung up, the small sigh he let out afterwards, and his posture of constantly fiddling with his shirt buttons showed his umted stress. He only heard a short conversation, but Yoo-hyun could draw a rough picture of his situation in his head based on his position and work. Yoo-hyun took an espresso from the coffee machine in the lobby and sat down opposite him with a small paper cup. ¡°Sir, please have this.¡± ¡°Ah, thank you.¡± No one would feel bad about a small favor, even if he didn¡¯t spend any money on it. Especially if it matched his taste. ¡°Huh? How did you know I like espresso?¡± ¡°People who have pale skin tones and no double eyelids tend to like espresso statistically. Me too.¡± ¡°Really? That¡¯s nonsense.¡± ¡°Haha, believe it or not.¡± It was a ridiculous nonsense, but the truth wasn¡¯t important. He just wanted to have a rxed conversation with him who couldn¡¯t calm down his anger right away. He seemed to take it as a joke too, as he chuckled and brought the paper cup to his mouth. Yoo-hyun also lifted his left hand on the table and drank coffee in the same posture as him. He even mimicked his expression of wrinkling his forehead slightly at the bitter taste when he put down the paper cup. Mirroring one¡¯s behavior is a very effective way of expressing empathy. It can give enough positive feelings to the other person by itself. What if he could go beyond mimicking his behavior and also match his voice tone and pitch, his breathing when he speaks, and even his blinking speed? Mirroring at that level could synchronize with the other person¡¯s subconscious mind. He would naturally be able to influence the other person¡¯s movements. Swoosh. When Yoo-hyun loosened his crossed legs, Kim Jung-hyun also did the same thing as him If their chests were open and their legs were facing each other, then they were in a basic state of conversation It was important to nt a strong sense of affinity here Preferably on something that he was struggling with He started with a question ¡°Sir, I have a question.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°How is working in R&D?¡± ¡°Why? You¡¯re not in development, are you?¡± There was no doubt in his question, as some rapport had been formed. Yoo-hyun casually dropped a remark, as if he had heard it somewhere, after confirming the positive atmosphere. ¡°It looks amazing, but in reality, you¡¯re swayed by product nning, constantly tackled by quality control, and pushed by the team leader. I heard it really makes you lose your hair. I wondered if that was true.¡± He didn¡¯t forget to look at Kim Jung-hyun¡¯s nose as he spoke. The face reveals one¡¯s feelings clearly. Yoo-hyun could tell from Kim Jung-hyun¡¯s changing expression that he had hit the mark. He snorted and agreed with Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. It must have been what he was thinking just a while ago, so he didn¡¯t feel any difort in saying it. ¡°Ha¡­ It¡¯s crazy. Especially quality control. They can¡¯t even talk. They keep repeating the same thing they asked for. There are some good points, but¡­ How do you know that?¡± ¡°A senior from my college works in the LCD business unit, in the circuit department. He said he was so envious of being a researcher, but he stuck out his tongue and told me that story. It makes more sense when I hear your story.¡± ¡°Ah. The LCD business unit must be really tough. They have a lot of quantity too. You must be doing simr work if you¡¯re in the circuit department.¡± Something like that. He gave him something to empathize with and threw him a question. He nodded his head in a natural posture and helped the conversation flow smoothly. Kim Jung-hyun opened up about his difficulties. He also subtly implied that it was his role as a senior, which made him lower his guard even more. ¡°But you¡¯re amazing. You really handle products that are sold all over the world. Your family must be proud of you.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. That¡¯s the biggest merit of joining Hansung Electronics.¡± He must have been a recognized talent toe to the new employee training. There was no better medicine for him than pride. ¡°You¡¯re awesome. I¡¯m d I joined Hansung Electronics when I see you.¡± ¡°Oh, no. Don¡¯t say that.¡± He added some tteringpliments, and Kim Jung-hyun¡¯s lips curled up. Who would hate being praised? No one. Kim Jung-hyun didn¡¯t notice, but the distance between the two people who faced each other had be much closer. Yoo-hyun put down his paper cup on the table. His eyes naturally moved to Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand when he did that. He lowered his head slightly. ¡°Sir, I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Why? If it¡¯s about going out yesterday, it¡¯s okay. You got permission for it.¡± ¡°I still feel like I burdened you.¡± He didn¡¯t need to say anything more specific. Sometimes, a heavy apology is more effective than any excuse. If he didn¡¯t let it go here, he had some excuses prepared for saving face. Something like he couldn¡¯t refuse because Choi Kang-won, the director, told him to go first. But it didn¡¯t seem necessary. Kim Jung-hyun¡¯s upper body was still leaning forward as he looked at Yoo-hyun. He said to Yoo-hyun, ¡°Don¡¯t be sorry. But thank you for telling me. I was a little worried, you know.¡± He¡¯s a good person. The posture was done. ¡°I¡¯ll do my best not to be a burden to you and the team members.¡± ¡°Hey, you don¡¯t have to do that. Just do it casually, casually. You have to make a lot of memories during the new employee training.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll do my best to make great memories with the team members.¡± ¡°Hahaha, don¡¯t try too hard. You did well on the presentation yesterday.¡± Kim Jung-hyunughed with a good mood for the first time in a while. The stress from the phone call had subsided and he felt like his headache had gone away too. He even felt a sense of aplishment for doing his role as a senior well. Yoo-hyun smiled in the same posture as him while looking at him. It wasn¡¯t Yoo-hyun¡¯s intention, but Team 6 waspletely different from the day before, as he had promised to the instructor. They were very challenging whenever the instructor asked them questions during the lecture. ¡°Correct! Innovation and challenge!¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll give you three stickers for Team 6.¡± They raised their hands proactively to make the lecture smooth, and whenever they threw team assignments, they poured out ideas and participated without hesitation. Thanks to that, there were hardly any signs of tension in the ss atmosphere. It was natural that their actions caught the instructor¡¯s eye. There was one more thing. ¡°Innovation p!¡± ¡°p p p Hansung! p p p Innovation! Wow!¡± They pped hard at the start of the ss to do better. The more they did that, the more stickers with the number 6 on the wall increased. The team with the most stickers at the end would get a higher score for the team. Considering that, the team that wasst yesterday had risen to the third highest score. It was nothing, but achievement was like a drug that boosted people¡¯s power. They tried harder and did better. The team atmosphere improved without saying. They naturally became morefortable with each other. Education Building 3rd floor lobby. A medley of 18 songs from the 2000s was ying, and Yoo-hyun was sitting and watching the dance of five people. Following Jung Dabin, who had taken the lead role in the innovative product proposal, Choi Seulgi was the leader for the innovative medley. She had seemed introverted, but before long she was stepping forward with an impressive presence. It was something that would never have been known if she had been left alone. It made sense when she said that she used to be a dance major. Tick. Choi Seulgi turned off the music and asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun oppa, who do you think made a mistake here?¡± ¡°Well, Minjae¡¯s arm movement is half a beat slow. Don¡¯t try to listen and do it, just memorize the pattern. It won¡¯t work if you just do it casually. You have to do it perfectly to get first ce. Let¡¯s cheer up!¡± ¡°Wow, our one and only assistant. You¡¯re amazing. How do you have better sense than me, who majored in dance?¡± ¡°I¡¯m just good at memorizing.¡± The songs had changed, but the movements hadn¡¯t changed in 20 years. Of course, he wasn¡¯t still memorizing them. He was just good at seeing and following along, thanks to his sharp eyesight. Yoo-hyun was a bit faster than the others. And Choi Seulgi quickly caught on to that and made Yoo-hyun act as a coach. It felt strange for Yoo-hyun to be on the receiving end of instructions, when he was always the one giving them. ¡°You¡¯re amazing, really. Then let¡¯s trust our assistant and go for the innovative medley again. Five six seven eight.¡± Thump. Thump. Thump. ¡°Stop, stop. Changseok oppa, you¡¯re too clumsy. Are you really going to do it like this?¡± Choi Seulgi went hard on Kang Changseok, who flinched. ¡°What did I do?¡± ¡°Do you want me to show you the video?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She even shut him uppletely. The girls of team 6 were scary. Yoo-hyun recalled his rookie training days when he had led the team. -Come on, let¡¯s try it one more time. Semi-ssi, your arm movement is always half a beat slow. Donghyuk-ssi, you keep looking sideways every time you do it. Memorize itpletely. It won¡¯t work if you just do it casually. You have to do it perfectly to get first ce. Let¡¯s cheer up! He had grilled his teammates sensitively and tried hard to do well. Yoo-hyun was the most diligent one, and he also pinpointed their weaknesses urately, so the teammates had no choice but to follow him. There was noughter like now. He had kept their titles as well. He thought he was respecting them, but maybe he did it because it was easier to order them around that way. There was a wall between them, and even though they won first ce in the end, they didn¡¯t contact each other afterwards. ¡°Hahaha.¡± ¡°Hohoho.¡± But now it was different. Except for Kang Changseok being intimidated, everything else was perfect. There was a bright energy in the team. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t have to step up, as the teammates came up with ideas and tried hard on their own. They seemed to be putting in half as much effort as before, but the team was doing well. ¡°I guess I was the problem.¡± Yoo-hyun thought that to himself. Chapter 26: Chapter 26:
Chapter 26 It was 8:30 p.m. that day. Team 6, which Yoo-hyun belonged to, was dancing to the innovation medley in front of their senior instructor. ¡°Innovation! Han Sung! Innovation! Han Sung! Wow!¡± Boom. Boom boom boom boom. Boom. Boom! ¡°Huff. Huff. Huff.¡± They had moved like crazy for six minutes and finally let out theirst scream. They felt like they had drained all their energy from their bodies. It was such an intense exercise that even Yoo-hyun, who had good stamina from working out every day, was out of breath. After six hours of practice and four retries, they finally got the result they wanted. ¡°Team 6 is the first to pass. Good job.¡± They finally got the approval from their senior instructor. ¡°Wow!¡± The team members hugged each other in joy. ¡°Awesome, awesome. Yay.¡± ¡°This is amazing¡­¡± ¡°Oh, oppa. I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡®It was obvious that she did it on purpose. Yoo-hyun decided not to say anything more, thinking that it might cause a misunderstanding. He gently pushed away Jeong Da Bin, who was clinging to him, and looked at Kang Chang Seok. ¡°Good work.¡± ¡°Whatever.¡± This guy was still bitter. ¡°What a petty kid.¡± Yoo-hyun just smiled. The next day, and the day after that, Team 6¡¯s momentum continued. In the innovation management game where they had to make and sell products with Lego, Oh Min Jae, who was a Lego maniac, showed his skills. Yoo-hyun helped out from a distance when needed, but he didn¡¯t take the lead. He rather followed the team¡¯s movements. He felt amazed by how this could happen. It was hard to believe that this was all a coincidence. Yoo-hyun¡¯s change had brought out their potential. ¡°I didn¡¯t know this before.¡± Yoo-hyun recalled his subordinates who worked under him in the past and felt sorry for them. He had nagged them to do well, but he didn¡¯t wait for them. He forced them to follow his suggestions. Because he was always right. Because he thought that was the fastest way to go. Now, Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t try hard to do well at all. He rather tried to stay still. If he had topare, in the past, he would run like crazy by himself when he saw a re, but now he felt like he was running slowly in sync with others like a two-person three-legged race. When he ran slowly, he saw things that he hadn¡¯t seen before. He saw the team members¡¯ strengths and what they wanted. Of course, there were many shorings. But someone else filled in what someonecked. Jeong Da Bin¡¯sck of passion was boosted by Seol Gi Tae. Jeong Da Bin¡¯s scattered suggestions were neatly organized by Choi Seul Gi. Oh Min Jae took the initiative toe up with ideas, and Kang Chang Seok reluctantly followed and took care of the back. When they lost direction, Yoo-hyun helped them a little from behind. They didn¡¯t feel like a mess of a team anymore. They felt like they were working together organically. The attention that used to be only on Yoo-hyun shifted to the whole team, and many things changed. Under the sunset, Team 6 members were sitting with the yellowishke of the innovation center as their background. They all looked happy. They had finished their assignment faster than anyone else and enjoyed their leisure time. Oh Min Jae bought canned coffee from the cafeteria and handed it to his team members who were sitting on the bench. Then he sat down himself. ¡°Min Jae oppa, thank you. I¡¯ll drink it well.¡± ¡°This is nothing. I can buy this anytime. But what about the others?¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun oppa said he had somewhere to go and left first.¡± ¡°Chang Seok hyung said he had more personal assignments to do and went in first.¡± ¡°That guy is really weird. He should have more ambition.¡± ¡°Ambition? That¡¯s just greed.¡± Jeong Da Bin corrected Oh Min Jae¡¯s words precisely. Ambition? That was not a word that applied to someone like Kang Chang Seok. Maybe Yoo-hyun, but not him. As if he knew what Jeong Da Bin was thinking, Seol Gi Tae mentioned Yoo-hyun. ¡°I heard from Team 5 that day. You know, the day when Da Bin came back after dealing with the senior instructor. It seems like Yoo-hyun met with the senior instructor separately.¡± ¡°Oh? Why did he do that? We finished talking well.¡± ¡°Hey, no. Didn¡¯t you feel it?¡± ¡°What?¡± When Jeong Da Bin asked, Seol Gi Tae smiled slyly. ¡°The senior instructor¡¯s good mood that day?¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°Honestly, if I were the senior instructor, I would have been pissed off when Chang Seok hyung and you came one after another and argued with me. I would have thought, what kind of team is this? But it wasn¡¯t like that. Yoo-hyun took care of it from behind.¡± It seemed like everyone else understood what Seol Gi Tae meant. ¡°Speaking of Yoo-hyun oppa, I¡¯m really surprised. Today, too, when I was looking for a pen, he brought it right in front of me.¡± ¡°Me too. It¡¯s amazing. I was trying to say something, but I couldn¡¯t think of it clearly. But he threw me a hint like a ghost. He didn¡¯t tell me the whole content, but my mouth opened automatically. I was surprised by my own talent.¡± Choi Seul Gi agreed with Seol Gi Tae¡¯s words, and Jeong Da Bin also nodded and added. ¡°When I presented that time, too, Yoo-hyun oppa pointed out the key points. I was the one who said the content, but when I changed the posture and breathing as he told me and changed the order of the presentation, the words came out really easily.¡± ¡°It was the same in the innovation management game. It seemed like I did it myself, but whenever I got stuck, Yoo-hyun helped me out. He always appeared at the right moment.¡± Oh Min Jae also agreed. It wasn¡¯t like Yoo-hyun was doing the work himself, but with a few words from him, things went well. It seemed like he did well himself, but he knew that it was thanks to Yoo-hyun that he could finish the team assignment faster than anyone else and have this leisure time. He also finished his personal assignment. ¡°Yoo-hyun oppa is really amazing. Honestly, he seems much more experienced and savvy than Chang Seok oppa.¡± ¡°Hey, you have topare apples to apples. Yoo-hyun is in a different league. He¡¯s like controlling the whole thing. He gives the spotlight to everyone else. That¡¯s why the other teams like him so much.¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t seem to have much ambition either. I¡¯m d we finished early and we¡¯re united as a team, but I also feel sorry for him.¡± As she listened to the other team members¡¯ words, Jeong Da Bin felt like she understood Yoo-hyun a little better. A person who cares for others without greed. A spiritual pir that the team couldn¡¯t do without. That was the feeling he gave. Everyone nodded as if they agreed with her words. In the afternoon, after the marketing and consulting training was over. The new employees of ss 2 were writing something on paper in a quiet atmosphere. -What do you want to be at Hansung in 20 years? It was a meaningless question for the new employees who didn¡¯t even know what they were doing at thepany. It was almost certain that more than half of the people here would quit in 10 years. Considering that, it was a really pointless question. It was ridiculous to ask them to write an answer to such a question. And to write the process as well, it was even more daunting. Anyway, it was a structure that could only produce formal answers, regardless of the intention. But this kind of action made someone feel proud of Hansung and reinforce their sense of purpose. Yoo-hyun was one of those people in the past. He set his goal to be the president of Han Sung Electronics and nned his life for the next 20 years. He didn¡¯t know what he was doing, but he vowed to get promoted quickly and be the president. And his vow became reality 20 yearster. He was exactly what the innovation center wanted to create. But now it was different. Thud. As Yoo-hyun put down his pen, Jeong Da Bin, who was sitting next to him, leaned her head closer. ¡°Wow, as expected, oppa is the fastest. Let me see.¡± ¡°Why are you doing this? It¡¯s embarrassing.¡± ¡°Hey, what¡¯s wrong with us? Huh? Hmm, as expected.¡± Jeong Da Bin smiled meaningfully and scanned Yoo-hyun¡¯s face. He felt ufortable. He understood that she was young and informal, but he couldn¡¯t get used to it. Yoo-hyun covered his face with his hand and asked. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Everyone else writes about how much money they want to save or what position they want to have, don¡¯t they?¡± ¡°They might.¡± Yoo-hyun answered sullenly, and Jeong Da Bin tilted her head. ¡°But you don¡¯t have any of that. You don¡¯t have much ambition for sess, do you?¡± ¡°Just. It¡¯s fleeting.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer surprised her. She rolled her eyes and then smiled as if she understood. ¡°Hmm, really? Well, it¡¯s not bad.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°To be someone who can be with others. The process also looks very romantic.¡± ¡°Stop talking nonsense and write quickly. Don¡¯t make others wait for no reason.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯m writing, writing.¡± Jeong Da Bin hesitated for a moment and then picked up her pen again. What changed was the content she was writing. Well, it wasn¡¯t bad. She looked at the word CEO faintly left on the eraser dust and Yoo-hyun smiled slightly. That evening. After a pleasant dinner time with his team members, Yoo-hyun visited the Hansung Museum next to the training building alone again. It was a ce where new employees could enter as well, but most of them didn¡¯t have time to stop by. Inside, there were exhibits of Hansung¡¯s past history that he had only seen as educational materials. He also knew what would be added next. As he slowly looked around, Yoo-hyun stopped in front of a statue located on the corridor side. Shin Hyun Ho, the second president of Hansuung Electronics. He was a genius of management who served as president from 1997 and raised Hansung to the second ce in Korea and the top 100 in the world. He was also the president who recognized Yoo-hyun¡¯s abilitiester on. He remembered learning golf to impress him, who was a golf maniac. Of course, he didn¡¯t have much connection with him. Rather than him, it was his eldest son Shin Kyung Wook. He was the executive in charge who took care of Yoo-hyun when he moved to the group. He was a promising sessor and a strange chaebol person who had a warmer heart than anyone else. -Han manager, you can¡¯t live in too clean water. You have to be light and rxed. Give people a chance toe in. He remembered the many advices he received from him. He was the first person in Yoo-hyun¡¯s life who could be called a mentor. He was the only person he could say he respected at work. He was the one who let go of his hand first. He died in an unfortunate ident. He still had a lot of gratitude that he couldn¡¯t tell him. He wanted to meet him again. And there was another person he couldn¡¯t forget. His third son, Shin Kyung Soo. He was 10 years older than Yoo-hyun and became the president in 2017, surpassing his brother. He was the one who stimted Yoo-hyun¡¯s desire for sess more than anyone else. Yoo-hyun made him the president with his burning ambition. In the process, he got a lot of blood on his hands. Kwon Se Joon was included in that. And many people who worked with him also fell victim to Yoo-hyun¡¯s choice. Naturally, the morale of his colleagues plummeted. ¡°Crazy.¡± Yoo-hyun let out a long sigh. Chapter 27: Chapter 27:
Chapter 27 He was lost in deep thoughts when someone approached him from the side. ¡°What are you doing?¡± It was Jeong Da-bin¡¯s face. ¡°Ah, nothing.¡± ¡°Everyone is waiting for you, oppa.¡± ¡°Waiting for what? We finished the evening assignment well.¡± ¡°Hey, we don¡¯t have much time left. It¡¯s nice to see your face more. But it feels empty without the pir of our team.¡± ¡°Who is the pir of our team?¡± When Yoo-hyun asked with a baffled expression, Jeong Da-bin answered without blinking. ¡°You, oppa.¡± ¡°Why me? We have a team leader.¡± ¡°It¡¯s you that everyone relies on.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She fired a barrage of words at Yoo-hyun, who fell silent. ¡°You are the one who sets the big direction, and the one who helps people from behind without trying to stand out.¡± ¡°Geez.¡± ¡°Honestly, everyone must think that you are the real team leader in their minds, right?¡± ¡°¡­Well, thanks for saying that.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not just saying it. It¡¯s true.¡± She looked serious, which made him feel a bit ufortable. But it wasn¡¯t entirely ttery. It was a grateful thing. It meant that his inner change had reached his teammates positively. He had never had anyone who thought warmly of him from behind. He was always a sharp and scary presence to his colleagues and subordinates. But now they depended on him. They called him the pir of the team even when he was just standing still. Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips curled up slightly. She didn¡¯t miss that small change. ¡°Oppa.¡± ¡°What?¡± When Yoo-hyun turned his head, he saw her staring at him intently. Her face was slightly flushed and her eyes sparkled. There was a lingering tension in her gaze. He felt something ticklish in the air and stepped back a bit. But she moved in quickly. ¡°I used to like ambitious men. That was my ideal type.¡± ¡°That¡¯s nice.¡± ¡°But I changed after seeing you. I realized that a man who wants to be with me is more attractive.¡± ¡°¡­¡± -My ideal type is an ambitious man. In that regard, you are the best man, sir. Suddenly, he remembered the bold confession of Jeong Da-hye, his former colleague who worked with him 10 years ago. It crossed with Jeong Da-bin¡¯s words. Her urban and intellectual face ovepped with Jeong Da-bin¡¯s round face that had just graduated from college. They had some simrities in their features, but their vibes and tones werepletely different. The only things they had inmon were their gender and age. It felt weird. Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes and asked. ¡°Do you have any female rtives your age?¡± ¡°Why are you asking that now? You are so clueless as a man.¡± He felt like he knew the answer without hearing it. ¡®You are clueless because you care¡­¡¯ Yoo-hyun waved his hand and said. ¡°No, I¡¯ll go first.¡± ¡°Hey, why is that?¡± ¡°Just because.¡± ¡°Oppa, let¡¯s go together.¡± Jeong Da-bin chased after Yoo-hyun, who walked down the hallway with quick steps. The training for new employees at Hansung was really tough. There was a lot to learn and a lot to do. There was no time to rest, whether it was night or weekend. Four hours of sleep per day was average. Of course, Team 6, where Yoo-hyun belonged, was a bit different from other teams. The team atmosphere had revived after several sesses. Now they tried to finish the team assignments as quickly as possible by pooling their strength. They didn¡¯t hesitate to challenge themselves and sought quick solutions by brainstorming together. The individual assignments were also the same. They secured more time rtively and it was much easier. ¡°Let¡¯s finish today¡¯s evening assignment too!¡± Even Choi Seul-gi, who was usually quiet except for dancing, was fired up by their enthusiasm. ¡°Yeah. I¡¯ll buy ramen tonight. Yoo-hyun, you have toe too. Got it?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± It was a lively atmosphere. They were on their way back to the ssroom after having dinner with their teammates and doing their assignments. Yoo-hyun saw Kwon Se-jung on the side of the road at the bottom of the hill. He was politely greeting someone, and when he looked closely, it was Chief Choi Kang-won. What was going on? He didn¡¯t look unhappy as he watched Chief Choi Kang-won walk away, so it didn¡¯t seem like a bad thing. Yoo-hyun asked his teammates for permission. ¡°Go ahead. I have someone to see for a moment.¡± As he said that, Yoo-hyun went down the hill. He had be quite close to Kwon Se-jung and asked him casually. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°What? Oh, Chief Choi? I just ran into him. He asked about you too.¡± Yoo-hyun walked naturally and Kwon Se-jung followed him. ¡°Really? Nothing special? Today is hisst day, right?¡± ¡°Yeah. He¡¯s going back now. He said he¡¯ll see me at thepany. But he looked like he knew something. Do you think the department announcement is out?¡± ¡°Probably.¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you nervous?¡± The department announcement must have been decided already. It was supposed to be announced after the group training at thepany training. Yoo-hyun chuckled and asked. ¡°Why? Are you afraid of going to TV marketing? Aren¡¯t you scared of Chief Choi?¡± ¡°He seemed like a nice person. He smiled a lot.¡± You rascal. Did you forget how you got scolded on the first day? He hadn¡¯t spent much time with Chief Choi Kang-won, but he was definitely not an easy-going style. He showed the characteristics of a person who had a clear territory. He also pushed away anyone who tried to invade his territory. He took good care of those who worked well under him. But if they made a slight mistake, they were likely to be kicked out. In short, he was a person who had a clear line. He didn¡¯t know how much Kwon Se-jung had changed, but this was different. The Kwon Se-jung that Yoo-hyun remembered did not get along with this kind of boss at all. He felt a bit worried. There was still some time left for dinner break, so Yoo-hyun walked with Kwon Se-jung. They walked out of the building and saw a wellndscaped pond. The sound of waterwheels spinning was soothing. Kwon Se-jung uttered a faint sigh of admiration. ¡°I didn¡¯t know there was such a ce.¡± ¡°What? You haven¡¯t been here?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t have time to wander around because of the assignments. I had no leisure.¡± ¡°Take it easy. When are you going toe back here?¡± Yoo-hyun responded nonchntly. Exactly four yearster. Unless he was selected for a special course by thepany, he would onlye to the Innovation Center for the deputy promotion course. But Kwon Se-jung didn¡¯t seem to have the same leisure as Yoo-hyun now. Not only Kwon Se-jung, but most of the new employees felt the same way. As expected, Kwon Se-jung¡¯s words were predictable. ¡°I wish I could have some leisure like you, but it¡¯s not easy. To be honest, I have a lot of ambition to do better.¡± ¡°You¡¯re doing well.¡± ¡°Not just me. You know that our team praises you a lot, right?¡± ¡°What?¡± Yoo-hyun turned his head at the sudden words. Then he saw Kwon Se-jung smiling at the pond. He didn¡¯t see the gloomy look he had seen at his previouspany. He didn¡¯t see the weight he had carried on his shoulders either. He felt a light and bright vibe that he hadn¡¯t noticed before. ¡°You¡¯re kind to other teams, you don¡¯t act arrogant, and you have a sense of humor.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kwon Se-jung continued to speak as Yoo-hyun remained silent. ¡°Anyway, your good reputation has spread because our team bragged so much about you. I¡¯m jealous.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? You¡¯re making me blush.¡± ¡°That¡¯s just what I¡¯m saying. Well, it¡¯s true anyway. Especially since I got the most help from you.¡± ¡°That¡¯s nothing¡­¡± Yoo-hyun tried to brush it off casually, but Kwon Se-jung shook his head. ¡°No, really, thank you. You said it was nothing, but it wasn¡¯t for me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you, mypany life would have been messed up from the start.¡± ¡°It could have been resolvedter.¡± Yoo-hyun tried to change the subject and threw a stone into the pond. The ripples slowed down and grew bigger. It seemed to symbolize something. He imagined Kwon Se-jung¡¯s life being suppressed by his mistake on the first day. Many things seemed trivial in hindsight. But he realized anew that those trivialities could have a fatal impact on someone¡¯s life. As he thought, he heard Kwon Se-jung¡¯s voice again. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡®You don¡¯t have to thank me.¡¯ ¡°Really, thank you.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s get up.¡± Yoo-hyun got up awkwardly. He felt more ufortable because it was the same thing he had heard from someone who died because of him. But Kwon Se-jung¡¯s expression was more sincere than anyone else¡¯s. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go. Don¡¯t you have to rest after finishing quickly?¡± Yoo-hyun hurried his steps. Kwon Se-jung got up and muttered as he watched his back. ¡°He¡¯s really a grateful guy.¡± ¡°Stop it already.¡± Yoo-hyun rubbed his goosebumps-covered arm, wondering if he heard that voice. Kwon Se Jung followed him from behind with a snicker. ¡°Can¡¯t I even talk to myself? Let¡¯s go together.¡± ¡­ Time flew by like an arrow. The only major events left were the final presentation of the innovative product proposal and the innovation march. The current score of Team 6 was second ce. But their momentum was like the first ce. The team members encouraged each other and strengthened their will. ¡°Let¡¯s do this!¡± ¡°Fighting.¡± No matter how good the atmosphere of Team 6 was, they were still just new employees. The tension rose as they faced the final presentation, which had high stakes and was filmed. Yoo-hyun knew their efforts well and stepped back a bit. His feelings came out in words. ¡°Let¡¯s think the other way around.¡± ¡°How?¡± ¡°If you were in the position of receiving the report, which presentation would you give more points to?¡± ¡°¡­¡­.¡± It was a simple statement. It was also amon advice that anyone could give. But the simplest advice often hits the heart. The team members who were sitting in a circle fell silent in thought. After a moment of silence, Yoo-hyun turned his gaze to Oh Min Jae, who looked the most nervous. He was a person who had a proactive personality and possessed general knowledge. He proposed an all-in-oneputer. It definitely had potential. It was worth trying. He needed to move with more confidence for this presentation to go well. Of course, Yoo-hyun encouraged him. ¡°Your idea is good. You can be confident.¡± ¡°But¡­¡­¡± He couldn¡¯t help but feel inadequate as time passed. It¡¯s natural to see other people¡¯s rice cakes bigger than yours. Oh Min Jae¡¯s confidence dropped as well. It was inevitable. But in Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes, they were all just mediocre ideas. The evaluators didn¡¯t expect anything great. They just evaluated the process ofing up with an idea and writing a business n. The most important thing here was how much they could catch people¡¯s attention in the final presentation. The score was determined by time. Yoo-hyun threw a light joke. ¡°There¡¯s no team here that has a blockbuster idea. If they did, they would have started a venture by now. Right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. It¡¯s a decent idea. Itcks some impact, but it¡¯s worth trying.¡± This time, Choi Seul Ki stepped up. She definitely had a good vision. She suggested changing the cover of the all-in-oneputer and making it an indoor interior product instead of an external one. Her traces were everywhere in the idea, even though she didn¡¯t show it. Yoo-hyun urately grasped her strength. ¡°You want to make a prototype, don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°I do, but¡­ we don¡¯t have aputer.¡± ¡°That doesn¡¯t matter. A monitor is enough.¡± ¡°I guess so.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do it.¡± If they had kept their thoughts to themselves, they might not have found a solution. But as soon as they opened their mouths, someone reached out to help them. Chapter 28: Chapter 28:
Chapter 28 It was possible because they were a team. Even Kang Chang-seok, who always had his arms crossed and looked grumpy, was moved to action. It was Jeong Da-bin¡¯s role to cheer up Seol Ki-tae, who had drawn the design with great care. ¡°Then we can use this awesome design for the presentation, and reveal the demo product at the end.¡± ¡°Good idea.¡± ¡°But how do we make the characters? What do we use?¡± Of course, it wasn¡¯t a well-thought-out question. It was time for Yoo-hyun to step in. ¡°This is¡­¡± ¡°Ah, right. Then¡­¡± Despite that, Yoo-hyun¡¯s charisma enveloped the whole team. The team members were definitely faster at epting his suggestions than before. It seemed like they could handle it on their own by now, but it wasn¡¯t that stage yet. They didn¡¯t have much time left, so Yoo-hyun added one more word. ¡°We don¡¯t have to make it really perfect. Just make it look good from the front, right?¡± As soon as he said that, the team members who had been hesitating started to react. ¡°Ah, right. We can just wrap the monitor with Ki-tae oppa¡¯s drawings.¡± ¡°They sell colored paper at the front store. We can use that too.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ I think we can make it three-dimensional. Let¡¯s try it.¡± ¡°Wow, Ki-tae oppa is awesome. Let¡¯s try it.¡± Opinions came from everywhere, and some even moved on to the execution stage. Yoo-hyun felt a sense of pride when Jeong Da-bin said, ¡°Yoo-hyun oppa is the best. You look like a national director team when you do this.¡± ¡°Da-bin, are we the national team then?¡± ¡°Yes. Team 6 is the best. Let¡¯s gather our strength and try it. Yoo-hyun oppa, just stay still. We¡¯ll show you a great result.¡± The other team members nodded at Jeong Da-bin¡¯s words. They were all on the same team, but they treated Yoo-hyun differently. Of course, there was someone who didn¡¯t like this situation. Kang Chang-seok, who followed behind the team members, turned his head and looked at Yoo-hyun with thin eyes. ¡®Annoying bastard.¡¯ Everything revolved around him since some point. He didn¡¯t do much, but the team members treated him like he was their mental pir. What about him, the team leader? He waspletely ignored. He tried to put him down once, but he slipped away like a loach. He couldn¡¯t say anything. The team grade was good too, so it was harder to intervene. He had to endure for now. But he was annoyed. Yoo-hyun bit his tongue with pity as he saw Kang Chang-seok turn away. A petty guy. That was Yoo-hyun¡¯s judgment. He couldn¡¯t hide his true feelings, and he couldn¡¯t control his expressions either. That¡¯s why the team members couldn¡¯t approach him. Yoo-hyun knew well that he had jealous feelings. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t think of him as an enemy at all. He wasn¡¯t in a higher position, and he had seen many worse people in his long time of working at thepany. This was nothing but cute to him. He decided to just ignore him. Finally, the day of the final presentation for the innovative product proposal came. Jeong Da-bin did the presentation. Oh Min-jae and Choi Seul-gi exined and introduced the demo product. They added a demo product introduction corner for mid-impact, not just a simple presentation. It was an idea from Jeong Da-bin and Choi Seul-gi. It was childish, but it had the advantage of breaking away from the typical presentation style. Yoo-hyun stepped in lightly again. ¡°Here¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s neat.¡± ¡°This is¡­¡± ¡°I got it.¡± Yoo-hyun was proactive in his own way. He cut out unnecessary parts, adjusted the presentation style to be serious and witty at the same time. Of course, there was no coercion. He respected the autonomy of the team members as much as possible. ¡®Can they do well?¡¯ He was worried, but he kept a distance while picturing their past performance in his head. His judgment was based on Yoo-hyun when he was a new employee. It was about 50 points. It wasn¡¯t bad, though there were many ws. ¡°Team 6, please get ready for your presentation.¡± As soon as the senior instructor finished speaking, Jeong Da-bin walked confidently onto the stage. ¡®Look at the audience from left to right for 2.5 seconds. Nod once and close your eyes and breathe. Yes.¡¯ When she raised her hand and opened her eyes, it seemed like a ¡®pop¡¯ sound effect was actually heard. Click ck. As she moved her feet and eyes, the audience looked at the screen as if they had agreed, and soon became immersed. The subtle actions that were invisible to the eye could cross the subconscious of people. It wasn¡¯t something that could be easily done just by being told, but Jeong Da-bin epted Yoo-hyun¡¯s advice as her own. Finally, Jeong Da-bin¡¯s presentation began. ¡°Our team 6¡­¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Jeong Da-bin, who was presenting, with a pleased expression. The title ¡®Computer with Character¡¯ was childish and cute. Of course, the content wrapped in the freshness of the new employees was enough to elicitughter from the audience. ¡°Ha ha.¡± ¡°What is that?¡± But Yoo-hyun was confident. The detailed data and precise design gave it realism, and showed their efforts clearly. The senior instructor nodded his head, which showed that the flow wasn¡¯t bad. It would be nice to slow down the pace a little here, but that was still too much for them. ¡°Here¡­¡± ¡°This is¡­¡± Oh Min-jae and Choi Seul-gi came out and introduced the demo product like home shopping hosts. As if they had been waiting,ughter and admiration burst out from the seats. ¡°Ha ha, that¡¯s hrious.¡± ¡°That¡¯s amazing.¡± They not only showed the decorated product, but also how it could change into different characters by detaching and attaching parts, and how it could transform into a practical design without characters. It wasn¡¯t just aputer with a design on it. They kept the price and performance as a basicputer. The concept was to leave the design to professional designpanies or essorypanies, or to individuals who could customize it. It was more effective to see the actual product than to hear about it. Yoo-hyun gave a cue sign to Jeong Da-bin, who kept the 10-minute presentation time effectively. The remaining 5 minutes of Q&A were answered by the team members in turn. ¡°This design¡­¡± ¡°What we focused on¡­¡± They were able to answer without difficulty because they got the expected questions from Yoo-hyun. They even showed their preparedness by showing their presentation report during the answer. Anyone could see that they worked hard. The result was clearly shown by the senior instructor. ¡°I enjoyed listening to Team 6¡¯s presentation. You did a great job preparing it. I could feel that all the team members worked together. Well done.¡± p p p p p. The team members were all beaming with pride. It was a result that they achieved together, not alone. It was a result that they made themselves, not others. Yoo-hyun, who watched the whole process from an extra¡¯s perspective, felt a strange feeling. To be honest, when hepared his current team to his past self, they were not that good. But their expressions were definitely different. They all had a strong will to do it. In the past, Yoo-hyun had to drag them along, but now they were pulling each other. It felt like they were motivated by something inside them. ¡°Awesome.¡± Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t help but admit it. ¡­ The next day, the day before leaving, 6:40 p.m. Yoo-hyun changed into the sportswear that the Innovation Center gave him and went outside. He wore a green vest that meant ss 2, with a paper that said ¡®ss 2 Team 6 Han Yoo-hyun¡¯ on both sides in A4 size. The other team members were the same. There was tension on everyone¡¯s faces. It was because the horror of the Innovation March was about to begin. It was a course to climb Baekhwa Mountain where the Innovation Center was located. They had to reach Hansung Peak at the top ande back down, which was a total of 40 km. It was not a full-fledged march like in the army, but they had luggage such asbat rations,nterns, field shovels, water bottles, etc. It was the first course that all 15 sses participated in at the same time, and the score was also quite high. There were also tasks and problems along the way. It was hard enough to walk 40 km, let alone worry about these things. They were new employees who were full of ambition to do well, so they had no choice but to overdo it. It was a great idea to challenge themselves to the limit and make it memorable. But it was also a course that was too difficult to be forced to do just because they entered Hansung. Yoo-hyun muttered to himself without realizing it. ¡°It will be gone soon anyway.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°No, just. It looks dangerous. I think it will disappear if there is a big ident while marching.¡± ¡°Well, yeah, it does. But 40 km is really far, right? Ugh, I can¡¯t even imagine it.¡± Jung Da Bin, who was climbing up the hill next to Yoo-hyun, shrank her body. Yoo-hyun looked at the new employees who were packed up and down the narrow path wearing Hansung sportswear. They all looked determined, but not as much as Jung Da Bin. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. You can do it, I think.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take that as you saying you¡¯ll carry me.¡± Does she only know how to go straight? Yoo-hyun chuckled and grabbed his bag and walked ahead. As the sun set, darkness fell on the mountain. There were lights here and there for safety, but they couldn¡¯t light up the whole mountain. The weather was cool with the mountain breeze, but sweat beads soon formed on the faces of Team 6 members. They hadn¡¯t even walked for a few hours, but they already looked exhausted. ¡°Haa, haa.¡± ¡°Kill me, kill me.¡± Team 6 barely arrived at the middle spot and dropped their luggage and gasped for breath. ¡°ss 2 Team 6, wee to Spot 3-2 as the 27th team.¡± But they had to get up right away at the instructor¡¯s words that stimted theirpetitiveness. Chapter 29: Chapter 29:
Chapter 29 Rustle. The only thing that remained in everyone¡¯s minds was the words that they were 27th out of 120 teams. They were really good at making people work hard. Under the bright light, the instructor with a red hat, like a military raid field, said. ¡°This task is a group jump rope. You have to make a rope using the objects around you and then do 50 group jump ropes to pass.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°If you fail, you can retry up to three times and your task score will be based on the rtive evaluation of the best record.¡± ¡°Ugh.¡± A small booing came out of the team members¡¯ mouths. Thest task was an OX quiz, and now it was a group jump rope. Yoo-hyun felt like old memories wereing back to him. Apart from him, the team members moved quickly. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s move. Let¡¯s get some branches and weeds.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll weave the rope.¡± It was past 10 p.m. Someone couldin, but they were all enthusiastic because they were immersed in the situation. They soon made a rope and arranged their positions, and even tried jumping for practice. ¡°Wow, awesome. This works? I think it would be better if Seul-gi and Chang-seok hyung rotate it.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Even Seul-gi-tae, who didn¡¯t stand out much, seemed excited. He thought this was why they did new employee training. It seemed unfair at first nce, but it was definitely effective for building rapport. ¡°One, two¡­¡± The instructor counted the numbers, and the team members started jumping. Yoo-hyun also matched his feet in the middle. ¡°Fifty, fifty-one¡­¡± ¡°More! More!¡± Kang Chang-seok, who was rotating the rope, shouted with a vein in his neck as if he was greedy. They got a score of 71. It was second among the teams so far. ¡°Huff, huff, huff.¡± It was natural that they were out of breath because they had rushed in as if they were going to die. Then, Seul-gi-tae, who didn¡¯t make much noise, shouted. ¡°Hansung!¡± Then the team members shouted reflexively. ¡°Innovation!¡± The strong cheer filled with a sense of aplishment made team 6 move again. The uplifted spirit and the strengthened bond of the team made their steps lighter. But reality was reality. They walked as fast as they ran and soon faced their physical limits. In front of the observatory, spot 4-3. Choi Seul-gi took a picture and sat down on the floor with a rough breath. ¡°Let¡¯s take a break for a moment. Heh heh.¡± ¡°No. We have to go fast.¡± Hanseong-bong was not far away now. Around them, they kept hearing ¡®Innovation!¡¯ ¡®Hanseong!¡¯ as if they were using force. Kang Chang-seok wanted to be first so badly that he frowned, but he couldn¡¯t go any further if he was tired. Choi Seul-gi sighed like a groan with a rough breath. ¡°I can¡¯t do it.¡± ¡°We can¡¯t do this. Let¡¯s take a break.¡± ¡°Sigh, I¡¯ll see if there¡¯s a faster way.¡± In the end, Kang Chang-seok sighed and moved himself. He seemed to have judged that there was no chance of winning by going the designated way. Yoo-hyun frowned slightly. He had a feeling that he might cause an ident somehow. It was a headache if he lost his way while moving alone in a situation where he had already returned his phone. It was more dangerous to go to a ce without lights. That¡¯s how 10 minutes passed. ¡°He¡¯ll be back soon, right?¡± Oh Min-jae said casually, but his eyes were anxious. He had received countless safety education and heard stories about such idents cases before Kang Chang-seok¡¯s ident would directly lead to the whole team¡¯s problem Yoo-hyun was also worried at this point A few yearster, due to a new employee who fell off a cliff while rolling down, innovation march would disappearpletely He hoped it wouldn¡¯t happen now, but if there was any problem at this point, he would suffer twice as much He didn¡¯t want that at all Yoo-hyun got up from his seat ¡°Stay here. I¡¯ll look around for a bit.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go too. Just in case. Ki-tae, do you want to go?¡± ¡°Yeah. We¡¯ll be back soon as men, so please watch the luggage for us. Hey, this guy always makes me angry.¡± Yoo-hyun, Oh Min-jae, and Seul-gi-tae moved to the side road where Kang Chang-seok had gone up. The light was weak, but it was still there and the road was not bad. If you think of it as a simple straight course, it¡¯s closer to Hanseong-bong. It was worth considering, but the problem was that it was not on the map. There was enough room for problems. ¡°I¡¯ll go to the left. Min-jae and Ki-tae, go to the right.¡± ¡°Got it. Let¡¯s meet in 10 minutes if we can¡¯t find him. If you don¡¯te, I¡¯ll move to your side.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Yoo-hyun turned on his shlight and walked forward. The road narrowed and the ground became bumpy. On the right, there was a steep slope, and on the left, there was a deep slope that seemed endless. He felt like he would fall if he stepped on his foot wrong. He wouldn¡¯t havee this far to find a way. It was when Yoo-hyun was about to turn around. ¡°Ugh.¡± Someone came up from below the left, moaning. His gym clothes were all dirty from scraping the ground. He quickly shone a light on him and saw Kang Chang-seok covering his face with his hand. ¡°Who¡­¡± He seemed to mistake him for an instructor by his very cautious voice. It was such a ridiculous answer in a dangerous situation that Yoo-hyun snorted. He shouldn¡¯t havee here if he was worried. ¡°It¡¯s Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say anything. Juste quickly. Are you hurt?¡± For a moment, Kang Chang-seok¡¯s face twisted. ¡®Damn it, why him of all people.¡¯ He was annoyed by the fact that he had slipped his foot by ident. He couldn¡¯t even say he was hurt in this situation, which made him furious. And of all people, he was caught by the one he hated the most. ¡°¡­Huh? My sh.¡± Kang Chang-seok frowned and realized that he didn¡¯t have a shlight in his hand and rubbed the ground with both hands. Yoo-hyun shone a light on his hand and said. ¡°You don¡¯t need it. Come on.¡± ¡°Wait a minute.¡± Kang Chang-seok got up from his seat and shook his body as he moved to the side. Then he took another step forward and stepped on the root of a tree that was lying diagonally. At that moment, Whoosh! The ground copsed and Kang Chang-seok fell down. If he had just rolled a little before, this time he felt his bodypletely falling. Kang Chang-seok screamed in agony and closed his eyes tightly. ¡°Ahh!¡± To Yoo-hyun, his figure looked like it was in slow motion. He had to move. Before he could even think, Yoo-hyun¡¯s feet ran ahead. Thud. Thump. He might not be seriously injured from falling. But he was sure he wouldn¡¯t be able to march anymore. He didn¡¯t want to end his time at the Innovation Center with such a new mindset like this. The teames before the individual. He had to save him somehow without getting hurt. Yoo-hyun sprinted with one foot and two feet, while scanning his surroundings. ¡®The tree trunk and the deep groove between it and me, the hole between the thick roots.¡¯ The information he could see in the dark was limited. He had to find the answer using imperfect information. He quickly sorted out his thoughts and jumped with the shlight in his mouth. Thump! ¡°Ugh!¡± Yoo-hyun grabbed Kang Chang-seok¡¯s wrist with his left hand as he fell, and wrapped his right arm around the tree trunk and stuck his hand in the groove. His feet were fortunately supported by the hole between the thick roots. At least he hoped that the roots wouldn¡¯t slide down any further, and his body was fixed. But. ¡°Ugh.¡± The weight was so heavy that Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t help but let out a rough groan from the shock on his chest, waist, feet, and pulled hand. If he hadn¡¯t exercised regrly, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to handle it. Then Kang Chang-seok grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s arm with his remaining hand and struggled. ¡°Sa, save me. Save me.¡± ¡°Ugh, stay still.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m sorry.¡± What did you do wrong! It¡¯s really hard enough to die, just stay still. Yoo-hyun clenched his teeth and growled. ¡°Shut up, stretch your feet forward.¡± ¡°Uh-uh, no. No way.¡± Even if his feet were hanging in the air and he felt terrified, he had to assess the situation. It meant that if Kang Chang-seok stretched his legs forward, they would touch the ground, since Yoo-hyun¡¯s feet were on the ground. ¡°What are you doing? You have to step on your feet and climb up. Ugh.¡± Yoo-hyun pulled his hand toward the ground with all his strength. Then his body lifted up slightly. ¡°Ugh. Stretch your feet forward,e on!¡± ¡°Ah, no. I fell. No¡­ Huh?¡± ck. Kang Chang-seok blinked under the shlight beam. It was ridiculous to see him try to step on the ground again. ¡°Come up.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Up!¡± Yoo-hyun pulled his hand again. Kang Chang-seok climbed up by stepping on the roots that were lying diagonally like a wall. ck. He had no thoughts in his head. He just bent over and gasped with relief that he was alive. ¡°Hah, hah, hah.¡± As he breathed evenly, his head gradually cleared up. Kang Chang-seok felt ashamed and embarrassed as he looked at Yoo-hyun¡¯s gym clothes under the dim light. They were covered in dust and even torn. He threw himself for him. What if he hadn¡¯t caught him? He shuddered at the fleeting question. He didn¡¯t know how deep it was, but he was sure he would have been badly hurt. If that had happened, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to march or even join thepany properly. Then Yoo-hyun¡¯s voice came out. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°¡­¡± He felt a surge of emotion in his chest, but he couldn¡¯t open his mouth. Then someone came over. ¡°Yoo-hyun-ah, are you there?¡± ¡°Yeah. Here.¡± It was Oh Min-jae and Seol Ki-tae. ¡°What? What happened?¡± ¡°No, I just fell.¡± ¡°Be careful. Are you okay? Is Kang Chang-seok okay?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh. Yeah.¡± Kang Chang-seok got up and couldn¡¯t face Yoo-hyun who didn¡¯t me him for anything until the end. He felt sorry for him and his feet were acting up too. ¡°Ugh.¡± ¡°Let me help you. We fell together earlier. Min-jae-ya, light up the front.¡± ¡°Yeah, okay.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kang Chang-seok couldn¡¯t say anything to Yoo-hyun who supported him. He didn¡¯t understand why Yoo-hyun was covering for him so much. The next day, at 5:30 a.m. Team 6, who had climbed up and down Mount Hanseongbong, finished the march with a final score of 22nd ce. ¡°Good job, everyone. Sob.¡± ¡°Uaaaaaa, we did it.¡± There were team members who wiped their tears, starting with Choi Seul-gi. They were all covered in dirt. It was a fierce march. ¡°Good work.¡± Yoo-hyunforted his team members. He had only met them for two weeks, but they felt like family. Then Kang Chang-seok tried to say something to Yoo-hyun, but turned his head away. They washed up, took a nap, had lunch, and gathered in the ssroom again. Everyone in the ss looked brighter, either because they were about to leave or because they had safelypleted the tough march. Creak. The door opened and the senior instructor came in. After watching a suitable video for the finale, they were given time to write rolling papers. The heartfelt stories made Yoo-hyun smile. And then the results announcement. ¡°The final first ce team of ss 2 is¡­¡± Screech. Before he could even say it, the team members pulled their chairs back. Chapter 30: Chapter 30:
Chapter 30 He had expected the result, since he hadpleted the innovation march and beat Team 1. ¡°It¡¯s Team 6.¡± ¡°Wow!¡± He shouted in unison with the senior instructor¡¯s announcement. The next announcement was the individual first ce. He couldn¡¯t deny that it would also be from Team 6. Their team score was good, and they had done well on their individual assignments. ¡°Tsk.¡± Jung Da-bin clicked her tongue and looked at Kang Chang-seok. She didn¡¯t show it, but her face was full of dissatisfaction. Maybe it was because she still had a distance with Kang Chang-seok. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t care. He used to run for first ce like Kang Chang-seok, but not anymore. Rather, he was more satisfied with gaining people now. Then the senior instructor said. ¡°The first ce is Yoo-hyun Han from Team 6 of ss 2.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± At that moment, thunderous apuse erupted from the ss. ¡°Awesome.¡± ¡°Congrattions.¡± From Kwon Se-jung, the leader of Team 1, to the other teams, they all cheered. Everyone congratted Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun looked at Kang Chang-seok with a bewildered expression. Kang Chang-seok nodded slowly and looked veryfortable. He even heard Jung Da-bin¡¯s chatter. ¡°Congrattions. I knew you would get it!¡± ¡°Good job.¡± ¡°You worked hard.¡± Oh Min-jae, Seol Ki-tae, and Choi Seul-gi, who sincerely congratted him, were the same. He was grateful to have worked with them all. Yoo-hyun was momentarily confused. Something was strange. ¡®Did he give me his leader points?¡¯ The leader points were up to him to decide. Most people gave them all to themselves, but Kang Chang-seok must have given them to Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun bowed his head toward Kang Chang-seok, and Kang Chang-seok bowed his head deeper. There was sincerity in his gesture. Considerate and caring for others. He thought it was hypocrisy, but now he knew it was genuine. He had agonized over giving all his leader points to Yoo-hyun. And he knew he was right when he saw the reaction of his teammates. ¡®If it had been me, would they have been so happy?¡¯ Kang Chang-seok shook his head. ¡­ Soon after. 750 new employees gathered in the Innovation Hall. And 15 first-ce winners from each ss stood on the stage. Yoo-hyun felt familiar with this situation where everyone was paying attention to him. Twenty years ago, Yoo-hyun was also in this position. However, ¡°Wow! Yoo-hyun Han is handsome!¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± There were no team members who cheered for him like crazy in the audience back then. Did he put in 10% more effort than before? No. He finished his assignments quickly and enjoyed his leisure time. The team atmosphere was better than ever. When he actually did the assignments or received evaluations, Yoo-hyun spent more time watching from behind than doing anything else. He had 20 years ofpany experience, but he didn¡¯t solve most of them. He used his original insight not for his own grades, but to bring out the strengths of his teammates. But both his team and individual grades were first ce. And he gained people too. He just changed his attitude, but the result waspletely different. Could this really happen? He felt like he got a hint on how to live hispany life through this training course. Of course, it would be different from living with his peers who were on equal footing, but at least his role was the same. To use his abilities for the team, not for himself. Rank doesn¡¯t matter at all. And that was also a way to correct his mistakes in the past. As he sorted out his thoughts, the first-ce award for ss 1 ended and it was his turn. ¡°ss 2 Team 6 Yoo-hyun Han. The rest is the same.¡± He received a certificate and a que from him. The person who reached out his hand in front of him had the face of Shin Hyun-ho, the chairman of the group. He came to this batch specially to give the final lecture and award ceremony. Yoo-hyun shook his thick hand firmly. ¡°You worked hard. Please do more for Hansung.¡± He met his eyes and heard his deep bass voice. It was just a polite remark to everyone. But it was a word that stayed strongly in Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart 20 years ago. ¡®I¡¯ll do anything to get your attention!¡¯ That¡¯s how Yoo-hyun worked hard. Not only work, but he also heard that the chairman loved golf so much, so he practiced golf every morning after working all night. For the day he would meet him someday. Yoo-hyun smiled faintly and the chairman smiled back with surprise. It seemed like he was asking for the reason for his smile. ¡®I don¡¯t want to live so hard anymore.¡¯ Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t avoid his eyes. I¡¯ll try to live differently this time. He conveyed his will. It didn¡¯t matter what the chairman thought of him. Instead, Yoo-hyun turned his head and looked at the audience. He saw his teammates waving their hands with bright smiles. Yoo-hyun knew. The people he should look at now were not the chairman, but the people who were with him. That¡¯s how the final curtain of the new employee training course fell. As soon as the event ended, Jung Da-bin came over quickly. ¡°Where are you going now, oppa?¡± ¡°I guess I¡¯ll go straight to thepany training.¡± ¡°They said we¡¯re going to the Life Health Training Center in Cheongju. I want to be with you more, I¡¯m sad.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a pity. But we¡¯ll see each other again, right?¡± Yoo-hyun said casually and Jung Da-bin¡¯s face brightened up. She seemed to want to make a promise and held out her pinky finger and opened her mouth. ¡°Promise, okay.¡± ¡°Yeah. Of course. Let¡¯s see each other. Take care.¡± Then Yoo-hyun took the initiative and patted her shoulder and got up from his seat. ¡°Oppa, bye.¡± ¡°Yeah. Bye.¡± Jeong Da-bin coolly sent Yoo-hyun away. Kwon Sejung, who was sitting next to her on the bus, said. ¡°Da-bin, he¡¯s still looking at you. Why don¡¯t you wave at her?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s fine.¡± ¡°Why? She¡¯s cute. There were two people in our team who liked you.¡± ¡°That doesn¡¯t matter.¡± Yoo-hyun just smiled. A girl? There was only one girl in his heart. He never even thought of meeting someone else. His main concern was what to say to her when he met her someday. The bus that carried Yoo-hyun left. The LCD business group training took ce in Gimpo for two weeks. Gimpo was where they mainly made panels forrge TVs. Naturally, it was not a ce that had much to do with Yoo-hyun, who was in the mobile sector. However, he knew how many factories were built on this barrennd. It was the center of Hansung Disy when it wasunched. A few yearster, when the LCD business group split off, this ce would develop even more. But many people would be sacrificed in the process. He felt a sudden pain in his chest. ¡°Damn it.¡± It was also the moment when Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes shed. If the group training was a process of inheriting the Hansung spirit, thepany training was closer to practical work. They learned about the principles of LCD operation, various forms and values, and specific tasks for each job. After a week, they finally announced the departments. -Han Yoo-hyun 673845: Mobile Product nning Team. Yoo-hyun checked the team name next to his employee number on the poster on the wall. It was the same team as before. Nothing had changed. ¡°Where is Sejung?¡± ¡°I¡¯m in Mobile Marketing 2 Team.¡± Kwon Sejung answered Yoo-hyun¡¯s muttering, who had suddenly appeared next to him. ¡°Oh? You¡¯re here.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a shame. It would have been nice if we were in the same team.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled at Kwon Sejung¡¯s regretful expression. They would be in the same team four yearster. And it didn¡¯t end well. Of course, he had no intention of repeating the same mistake. Then Jeong Hyunwoo came between Yoo-hyun and Kwon Sejung. He was a very easygoing guy who became close enough with Kwon Sejung to call him brother. ¡°Hyung, I¡¯m in Mobile Technical Resources nning Team. Is this going to the factory?¡± ¡°Probably.¡± ¡°Ah, damn. I wanted to work with you.¡± It wasn¡¯t just that reason. It wasn¡¯t easy for him to go far away from Seoul, where he had his home base. But there was always a chance. Yoo-hyun, who had been snickering, teased him slightly. ¡°Why? You said you could do anything as long as they gave you work.¡± ¡°There¡¯s an old saying that your mind when you enter the bathroom and your mind when you leave are different. Sigh.¡± ¡°Kid. Live well. I¡¯ll be there soon.¡± ¡°Huh? Why? Are you moving to a staff department?¡± ¡°No. I have something to do.¡± He would go on secondment if everything went as nned. The only difference from before was that Jeong Hyunwoo was there. Buzzing. The atmosphere was noisy because of the aftermath of the department announcement. Yoo-hyun stepped out of the auditorium for a moment. ¡®Why is it Mobile Product nning Team?¡¯ He suddenly wondered that. There were no people from the mobile sector among the interviewers. Choi Kangwon, the head of department, was TV, and the other interviewers were also people who belonged to TV or IT group. His interview results must have been better than before, so why did he go to the mobile sector where there were no interviewers? He didn¡¯t have to wait long for his curiosity to be solved. He ran into Park Dusik, the manager of HR team, who came into the auditorium to give a lecture. ¡°Oh? You¡­ Han Yoo-hyun, right?¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you for remembering me.¡± ¡°I remember. I have a good memory.¡± Yoo-hyun knew well that Park Dusik had a good memory for people. Not as much as Yoo-hyun, but he had an amazing eye for people. ¡°Can I take it as apliment?¡± Yoo-hyun replied lightly and Park Dusik¡¯s eyebrows twitched quickly. His breathing, eyes, and posture were all positive. ¡°Of course. You¡¯re someone that Choi head of department wanted so badly. It¡¯s definitely apliment.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Oh, Choi Kangwon head of department is the one who sat next to me during the interview.¡± Of course he knew. Yoo-hyun answered almost reflexively. ¡°I remember.¡± ¡°How did you persuade him?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°He was good at the interview, but I didn¡¯t expect him to contact you separately.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Yoo-hyun just smiled lightly. He seemed to know why without looking. Park Dusik, who didn¡¯t know the reason, tilted his head. ¡°Well, you wouldn¡¯t know. Anyway, if it wasn¡¯t for the shortage of manpower in the mobile sector, you would have gone to TV. Maybe someday you will.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head as an answer. ¡®Someday, I will work with you in the group, not TV.¡¯ Park Dusik smiled kindly and reached out his hand to Yoo-hyun. He felt a pleasant energy from the hand he held. He was always a good person. And he turned his back on him because of Yoo-hyun¡¯s greed. ¡°I won¡¯t do that anymore.¡± Yoo-hyun clenched his teeth as he watched Park Dusik¡¯s back moving towards the podium. He met many colleagues during the two weeks here. The training that would have been stained withpetitiveness in the past was now filled with harmoniousughter. Thanks to that, another miracle happened. First ce in the final grade. Yoo-hyun, who had only tried to have fun, was speechless at the result. Chapter 31: Chapter 31:
Chapter 31 He only aimed for the cut-off line in the exams and personal assignments. Of course, he did care a little about his teammates¡¯ performance. But he didn¡¯t do half of what he had done in the group training. How could this happen? It was the result of the team evaluation, the peer evaluation and the senior evaluation having much more weight than the individual score. Yoo-hyun thought that the person who worked hard and achieved results should be the first. But his teammates thought differently. ¡°Congrattions. Thanks to you, I had a really good time.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, let¡¯s see each other again.¡± ¡°You did great. If it wasn¡¯t for you, our team wouldn¡¯t have been first.¡± What did he do so well that they said such things? He understood why they praised him during the group training, but he didn¡¯t get it this time. The answer was given by Ye Jin-ho, who was the leader of Yoo-hyun¡¯s team and a year older than him. He put his hand on Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder and said. ¡°Well, it¡¯s because Yoo-hyun¡¯s reputation is so good. You were the first in the group training, and everyone who experienced itplimented you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Besides, you have no greed. You answer perfectly. Don¡¯t people naturally flock to you?¡± ¡°That¡¯s embarrassing.¡± ¡°Really. Should I ask them?¡± ¡°No, thanks.¡± Yoo-hyun quickly shook his head. ording to his summary, it was thanks to the reputation he had built during the group training. Yoo-hyun, who had always thought that skill was the top priority, was surprised by this unexpected oue. Anyway, thanks to that, he had some results. p p p p p p p. He received apuse on the podium and his parents could see it. They used to not invite parents on thest day, but now it was different. They were not on bad terms like before, and there was nothing to be ashamed of. Rather, he was grateful for their warm smiles. ¡°You¡¯re amazing, son.¡± ¡°We raised our son well, right?¡± ¡°Of course, of course. Our son.¡± He felt like he was doing all the filial piety he couldn¡¯t do before. He handed flowers to his mother with a bright smile and felt her expression seep into his heart. An officetel in the suburbs of Seoul. The exterior of the building was old, but the inside of the house was very neat, probably because it had been wallpapered anew. While Yoo-hyun was checking out the interior space, his mother asked casually. ¡°Is it too small?¡± ¡°It¡¯s small. But it¡¯s enough for me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± His mother followed him silently as he moved around. He nced at her with a smile and stopped in his ce. Then he took her hands. She swallowed her saliva and blinked her eyes. What should he say to his mother who gave him a gift box and waited for his reaction? He enjoyed this happy dilemma for a moment and opened his mouth. ¡°Mom, thank you so much.¡± ¡°I wish I could get you a ce near yourpany.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that. I like it here better than a crowded ce. And it¡¯s close to the gym.¡± ¡°But if it¡¯s far away,muting will be hard¡­¡± She didn¡¯t seem to end this easily because of her personality. Yoo-hyun expressed his opinion firmly. ¡°Hey, it¡¯s more than enough. It¡¯s overflowing. Thank you so much. Really really and again really thank you.¡± He shook his head and even showed a cute expression. His mother finally burst intoughter. ¡°Pfft.¡± ¡°Thank you so much, mom. I¡¯ll live well.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you. I¡¯m d you like it so much.¡± Was she grateful for giving him something? Yoo-hyun felt touched by his mother¡¯s heart for a moment and hugged her gently. ¡°Thank you so much, mom.¡± Pat pat. His mother patted his back with her small hand without saying anything. ¡®You did well to ept it.¡¯ At first, Yoo-hyun refused when his mother said she had found a house for him. He didn¡¯t want to bother her unnecessarily. But his mother didn¡¯t think so. She said she was doing well with her side dish shop and her father¡¯s factory had settled down a bit. She wanted to help him somehow. He couldn¡¯t refuse all the time, so hepromised on this officetel. He still remembered his mother¡¯s bright smile when he signed the contract. And now. He felt like the warmth in his mother¡¯s arms would stay in his heart for a long time. ¡®Thank you, mom.¡¯ During the holiday, Yoo-hyun had a lot of conversations with his mother. They went shopping together and learned how to cook. He was good at cooking, but not as good as his mother. He tasted the soup and immediately gave a thumbs up. ¡°Mm, delicious. Who did you learn this from?¡± ¡°Who do you think? I¡¯m a Korean cuisine chef.¡± ¡°As expected. You¡¯re a national treasure chef.¡± ¡°In-seok. You¡¯ve been teasing mom since earlier.¡± ¡°Ha ha, no way. How could I?¡± She was awkward at first, but now she smiled naturally. Yoo-hyun was the same. As they spent a lot of time together, he felt the wall between them gradually crumble. The warm smile and the time together were what touched people¡¯s hearts. That¡¯s how Yoo-hyun learned a little bit about living together through his mother. On Monday morning, his mother fixed his tie for his first day at work. She fulfilled her dream of seeing her son off to work and looked very happy. ¡°Okay, that¡¯s it. You look great, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± His mother smiled with her eyes and put her hand on his shoulder. ¡°I¡¯ll make some side dishes for you, so eat well and take care of yourself.¡± ¡°Yes. Don¡¯t worry.¡± ¡°Okay. Greet the people at thepany politely.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll be back!¡± At his mother¡¯s words, Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and bowed slightly. Kim Yeon-hee, Yoo-hyun¡¯s mother, looked down at her son¡¯s way to work with affectionate eyes. Did he cross the street properly? Did he fall into a broken sidewalk? She watched him walk slowly as if she was looking at a young son who was left on the water¡¯s edge. She knew he would do well on his own, but why was she worried? ¡®It¡¯s just a needless worry.¡¯ She was very grateful for the reality that she could have such a worry. He was the son who had been standing on his own since the family copsed. She wanted to get closer to him with courage, but she couldn¡¯t easily approach him. She feared that they might drift apart forever like this. She lived day by day with anxiety and worry. Then one day. Her son reached out to him warmly like a miracle. She didn¡¯t know how grateful she was for the smile they exchanged. She sometimes jumped with joy when she received a phone call from him. And he even got a job at such a goodpany. She felt like she had received all the filial piety she could get in her lifetime. ¡°Yoo-hyun, thank you.¡± She muttered to herself, knowing he wouldn¡¯t hear her. That¡¯s when it happened. Yoo-hyun, who was walking, turned around. And he looked right at this ce. ¡®How can he see me from outside?¡¯ As he wondered that, his son bowed slightly to him. He had just greeted her, but her heart swelled again. ¡°He¡¯s so cool. Whose son is he?¡± Kim Yeon-hee smiled with her reddened eyes. Today was the start of a new life after 20 years. But it was different. He wore a suit that he and his mother had chosen, a tie that his mother had tied, and a briefcase that his father had given him as a gift. In his jacket pocket, there was a handkerchief that his sister had given him as a congrattory gift. It was something that never happened in the past, but it was definitely happening now. Ching. He got off the subway and saw a tform full of people in suits. He was momentarily overwhelmed by his emotions. He remembered the past when he walked forward with the determination to seed somehow. ¡®Crazy kid.¡¯ Yoo-hyun cleared his mind and walked out of the gate. Thump. A woman brushed past Yoo-hyun¡¯s arm and quickly went ahead of him. She wore a white sleeveless blouse, a navy skirt that reached her knees, and low-heeled shoes. She looked like a neat career woman. She left behind a unique scent where she had passed by. It wasn¡¯t a bad feeling, but it was so unfamiliar that Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes followed her. The woman who passed by people slowed down and stuck behind a middle-aged man. She wasn¡¯t just walking, but following him. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t miss the subtle difference in her footsteps. ¡®What is it?¡¯ He tilted his head in wonder as he was about to do so. ¡°Excuse me!¡± The middle-aged man seemed to sense something strange and called out to the woman. But she ignored him and tried to move to the side. That¡¯s when the middle-aged man reached out and grabbed the woman¡¯s wrist as she was putting the wallet in her handbag. He shouted. ¡°What are you doing!¡± Then the young man who had been walking without knowing that he had been pickpocketed turned his head. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Well, this woman¡­¡± As the middle-aged man tried to exin, the woman started screaming first. ¡°Ouch! Ouch! Why are you touching me!¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± The middle-aged man said incredulously, but people¡¯s eyes were already on them. Buzz buzz. The woman had pulled down one shoulder of her white blouse as if she had nned it. She also cried with a shameful expression and shouted loudly. ¡°Why did you keep touching my butt? I said no!¡± ¡°What are you¡­?¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s not¡­¡± The man tried to defend himself, but the woman kept fanning the mes. ¡°Why did you grope my chest? I really. Sob sob.¡± The middle-aged man let go of her wrist in astonishment, but it was already a situation where he was misunderstood by everyone. People murmured. ¡°She said he¡¯s a molester.¡± ¡°Really, why do these guys exist?¡± ¡°How can he do that in the morning? Is he in heat or something?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not like that¡­¡± Thwack. The middle-aged man quickly snatched the long wallet from the woman¡¯s hand as she tried to put it back in her handbag. The woman jumped up and protested as if nothing had happened. ¡°That¡¯s my wallet. Why are you doing this!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t lie. I know this is his. Right?¡± The middle-aged man pointed to the young man who had turned around and handed him the wallet. The young man looked bewildered and shook his head with his palms facing up. ¡°That¡¯s not mine.¡± ¡°What? No, no way.¡± ¡°Give me my wallet. Help me. That molester took my wallet.¡± ¡°¡­That¡¯s ridiculous.¡± Buzz buzz Surrounded by people, the middle-aged man opened the wallet in disbelief. Then, as if on cue, a profile picture of the woman fell out of the wallet. His face turned pale and he stuttered. ¡°That, that¡¯s a lie.¡± ¡°It must have been caught on CCTV. You bad kid. Sob sob. Everyone, please help me.¡± The woman¡¯s voice was pitiful. Yoo-hyun, who had been watching the situation, narrowed his eyes. The CCTV was quite far away. Even if he looked closely, he wouldn¡¯t see the details of the situation. He understood the situation quickly in a short moment. Chapter 32: Chapter 32:
Chapter 32 Yoo-hyun smiled coldly. ¡°She¡¯s not a novice at this.¡± The woman was a clear-cut gold digger. She even used a pickpocket trick and read the direction of the CCTV. She was a cunning gold digger. The middle-aged man had no chance in this well-designed trap. Even though he knew that, he struggled to get out of it. He approached the woman next to him and pleaded. ¡°Hey, you saw it, right? I didn¡¯t do anything.¡± ¡°Oh my, why are you like this?¡± But the people around him were not sympathetic to the middle-aged man at all. Even if they guessed the situation like Yoo-hyun, they wouldn¡¯t step up in this atmosphere. At that moment, Yoo-hyun saw the woman nod her head. The young man who pretended to have his wallet stolen blinked his eyes as if he understood. The gold digger said a line that only appeared in dramas with tearful eyes. ¡°I¡¯m going to sue you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Apologize now. Right now!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The response of the people around him grew louder. The middle-aged man who lost his spirit was speechless. At that moment, he heard the voices of the people around him piercing his chest. ¡°Apologize quickly.¡± ¡°That¡¯s really too much.¡± ¡°People your age shouldn¡¯t act like that!¡± The expression of the middle-aged man was full of despair. What was the appropriate way for the middle-aged man to deal with this situation? There was none. The best thing to do was to go to the police station, but it was not an easy choice. He could be branded as a sexual harasser if he made a mistake. That¡¯s what the gold digger was aiming for. Yoo-hyun had experienced the same thing in the past, so he knew it well. Self-harm gangsters. He didn¡¯t trust people much because of the trauma that remained from that memory. It wasn¡¯t something that ended with a moment of shock. It followed him for his whole life. Because of these bastards. Ugh. He felt annoyed just thinking about it. If it were like before, he would have dismissed it as none of his business and passed by long ago, but this time he wanted to meddle a bit. He didn¡¯t want to help the middle-aged man. He wanted to rip off the fake mask of the gold digger properly. ¡°Shut up and give me your wallet. These guys need to eat some beans¡­¡± The young man who was part of the gang pushed the middle-aged man roughly while he was speaking. Yoo-hyun stepped forward at the right timing. ¡°Hey, stop, stop. Adults shouldn¡¯t lie.¡± At that, the young man frowned and red at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°More importantly, I¡¯m curious. What does that woman call you? Uncle? Manager? Brother? Oppa?¡± ¡°You bastard.¡± The young man snapped angrily. Yoo-hyun smiled and observed the subtle movements of his pupils and facial muscles. These kids¡¯ expressions were information themselves. ¡°Oh, oppa. You shouldn¡¯t pretend to be strangers when you¡¯re siblings.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun grinned leisurely and made eye contact with the young man. The middle-aged man blinked his eyes, wondering what was going on. Among the murmurs of the crowd, Yoo-hyun opened his mouth without missing the timing. ¡°Han Minji.¡± ¡°¡­!¡± ¡°Stop ying around. Okay?¡± ¡°Oh my.¡± When Yoo-hyun called her name, the woman opened her mouth in surprise. How did Yoo-hyun know? It wasn¡¯t that hard actually. He inferred it from the ¡®HMJ¡¯ engraved on the surface of her wallet and the word ¡®Mingji¡¯ written in cursive on a photo inside her wallet. He thought it was a pretty high probability and said it. And he was right. Even if he wasn¡¯t, he had other ways, but calling her name made things easier. Especially when the two hesitated, the situation quickly turned around. ¡°What?¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± A different kind of murmur came from around them. In a perfectly reversed situation, there were always limited actions that stupid people could take. As expected, the young man clenched his fist. ¡°You bastard!¡± ¡°Why, are you going to hit me?¡± ¡°What did you say!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mess with me. You¡¯ll really regret it.¡± Yoo-hyun moved closer to him just before he swung his fist. Thud. The young man who was already overwhelmed didn¡¯t even reach out his hand but backed away and bit his lower lip bitterly. There was definitely an effect of going to the gym regrly. ¡°Tsk.¡± The woman who sensed the situation hid herself among the crowd and quickly disappeared. She was a quick-witted woman. The young man who waste to run away tried to escape when Yoo-hyun reached out his hand and shouted. ¡°Hey!¡± ¡°Get out of the way.¡± Then he pushed the people and ran down the stairs. ¡°Ouch!¡± Thud thud thud. He even rolled down the stairs with his face. But he still managed to get up and ran through the crowded crowd. It was almost time for work, so Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t bother to chase him. ¡°¡­¡± The onlookers who were pointing fingers at the two who ran away were silent when Yoo-hyun turned his gaze. They felt guilty for siding with the gold digger gang, so they looked around and soon scattered. From their perspective, it was just a fun spectacle. It was none of their business anyway. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t help with a great sense of duty either. As he was about to turn his feet, the middle-aged man stopped Yoo-hyun. ¡°Excuse me.¡± ¡°Yes?¡± ¡°Thank you. And this¡­¡± He took out a thick wallet. It was obvious that there was a lot of cash in it. He grabbed a bunch of bills with two fingers and pulled them out. He seemed to know what to say next. He was about to hand over some money with a clich¨¦d expression of gratitude. Yoo-hyun stopped his hand that was halfway out of his wallet and said. ¡°It¡¯s okay. I didn¡¯t do it for the money.¡± ¡°But still¡­¡± The middle-aged man who paused looked at Yoo-hyun with a frown. ¡°Put it away. And you shouldn¡¯t offer money first in this situation.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll be going.¡± He turned his steps again. He had barely enough time to get to work. On the other side, there was someone who watched Yoo-hyun enter the building. It was the gold digger gang who had been fooled by him. ¡°Son of a bitch. Let¡¯s see how long you canst.¡± The man who bent his waist and the man who clenched his teeth. The two men stood out among the busy people with their unusual appearance. ¡­ Yoo-hyun entered the building and moved to the auditorium on the first floor. Inside the auditorium, there were his colleagues who had arrived earlier. They looked young and naive with their excitement and anxiety. On the other hand, their eyes were full of pride for working at Hansung Tower. It was understandable. They were a special case among the new recruits. In fact, there were only 12 new employees assigned to the LCD business unit who would work at Hansung Tower. They were only 1% of the 1,200 new employees hired in the second half of the year. In other words, they were the elite few. And working at Seoul Hansung Tower added to their specialness. Yoo-hyun smiled lightly as he saw them. He remembered his past self. There was a brief training by a senior from the HR team in the auditorium. ¡°Wee to your employment¡­¡± After hearing about the working hours, security zones, mentoring schedule, and so on, the 12 colleagues took the elevator up. They each went to get theirptops that they would use in their work. After receiving theirptops from the general affairs team, they had an indefinite waiting time. They had to wait until their senior mentors came to pick them up. In a conference room on the tenth floor. The new employees from IT/TV group and staff departments such as PR, ounting, and strategy had already left. Only two people from mobile sales marketing remained. They were Min Jeong-hyuk, who was assigned to the sales team, and Kwon Se-jung, who was assigned to the marketing team. Kwon Se-jung seemed nervous about being deployed to the field soon and kept shaking his legs. ¡°I want to go back. The new employee training. Ugh.¡± Min Jeong-hyuk, who was one year older than him, snorted at him. ¡°What? You said you were so tired of doing assignments. You said you wanted to go to work soon.¡± ¡°Hey, hyung. That was then.¡± ¡°And now?¡± When Min Jeong-hyuk asked with a subtle look, Kwon Se-jung¡¯s expression changed. ¡°When I got my sry, I forgot all about how hard it was.¡± ¡°Wow. Impressive.¡± ¡°And back then I didn¡¯t have an ID card yet. But now I have it around my neck.¡± Min Jeong-hyuk stuck out his tongue and Kwon Se-jung smiled smugly and showed him his ID card. Yoo-hyun chuckled as he listened quietly. He felt good seeing Kwon Se-jung¡¯s brightened face. He no longer looked dark and wary like before. Then Kwon Se-jung seemed to remember something and whispered to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun-ah, I got a text from that Chief.¡± ¡°What did he say?¡± ¡°He said to work hard. Haha, it¡¯s all thanks to you. Thank you.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± What would it have been like in the past? When he thought back on it, solving Chief Choi Kang-won¡¯s case was really a stroke of genius. He smiled as he watched him and Min Jeong-hyuk grumbled. ¡°What? Let me in too.¡± ¡°He asked me how to be a popr new employee. Yoo-hyun is smart, you know.¡± Kwon Se-jung twisted his words and Min Jeong-hyuk¡¯s eyes sparkled. ¡°Oh really? Ask me too.¡± ¡°How should I do it?¡± When Yoo-hyun asked with innocent eyes, Min Jeong-hyuk straightened his posture and adjusted his sses frame. There was a sh of light under his thin frameless sses. ¡°First of all, you don¡¯t need to be nervous in front of your seniors.¡± ¡°And then?¡± ¡°Especially don¡¯t be stiff. You might be ignored. What you need to do is¡­¡± ¡°Haha.¡± He looked like a master of corporate life and Yoo-hyun snickered. He saw that and Min Jeong-hyuk raised his voice. ¡°Yoo-hyun-ah, I¡¯m serious.¡± ¡°Just imagining the situation makes meugh.¡± ¡°Wait until it happens. You won¡¯t be able tough.¡± He sounded confident, but Min Jeong-hyuk was just a new employee who had just entered. He was just repeating what he had heard from somewhere else, not what he had experienced himself. If it were the old Yoo-hyun? He would have either tackled him or ignored himpletely. That sharp edge was the main factor that made him distant from his colleagues. What¡¯s the point of that? In fact, he wasn¡¯t wrong. Yoo-hyun smiled and yed along with him. ¡°Yes. You¡¯re right. Please continue, hyung.¡± ¡°Really? Is it helpful?¡± ¡°Yes. It helps.¡± ¡°And next¡­¡± Min Jeong-hyuk seemed to be in high spirits and went on with his speech. Chapter 33: Chapter 33:
Chapter 33 Min Jeong-hyuk¡¯s lecture onpany life continued for a long time. A man who looked like a senior came down. He recognized Min Jeong-hyuk at a nce. ¡°Are you Min Jeong-hyuk? Sorry, I had some work to do.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s okay, sir.¡± Min Jeong-hyuk got up from his seat, and Yoo-hyun and Kwon Se-jung followed suit. Yoo-hyun vaguely remembered the face of the man with small eyes and round pupils. He had met him a few times before in another team. He didn¡¯t remember the details, but he had a positive image of him. The man showed his ID card with his name and face and said, ¡°I¡¯m Kim Jin-yeol, an assistant manager in the sales team. Let¡¯s go up now.¡± ¡°Yes, sir. Please speakfortably.¡± It was Min Jeong-hyuk¡¯s first mistake. He wanted to be friendly with his team senior, so he said that. But the timing was not good. He asked him to speakfortably in front of the new employees from other teams whom he met for the first time? It was almost impossible to do so in reality. As expected, Kim Jin-yeol¡¯s sharp rebuke flew at him. ¡°That doesn¡¯t seem like something to say here.¡± ¡°I¡¯m s-sorry.¡± Min Jeong-hyuk froze at the sight of his stern senior. Kim Jin-yeol turned his head and took the lead. On the other hand, Min Jeong-hyuk followed him with a nk face. But Yoo-hyun was not very worried. It was obvious that he was trying to act tough as a team junior. That was when it happened. ¡°Is this a big deal?¡± Kwon Se-jung also froze along with him. He didn¡¯t have to care much about the senior from another team. Why is he like this? Yoo-hyun shook his head at his colleagues who were walking nervously behind him. They both seemed to have just realized that theory and reality are very different. The mobile product nning team on the 12th floor. Park Seung-woo, an assistant manager who finished the meeting, blinked his eyes as he checked the time on the analog clock on the wall. He had arge body but a gentle impression. The new employee he was waiting for had not arrived yet. ¡°It¡¯s time¡­¡± ¡°Why? Are you anxious because the newbie hasn¡¯t arrived?¡± As he muttered, Kim Young-gil, an assistant manager sitting next to him, asked. They were both assistant managers, but he was also a senior in terms of joining thepany. He was a man with a solid physique and sharp eyes. ¡°I¡¯m not anxious. What¡¯s there to be anxious about? He won¡¯tst long anyway. It¡¯s obvious.¡± ¡°But he¡¯s your first official junior. I heard he got first ce in all the training results. I have high expectations for him.¡± ¡°Sir, I¡¯ve never seen anyone who does well and has good training results. Look at me.¡± Park Seung-woo said cheerfully as Shin Chan-yong, a section chief who attended the same meeting, approached him from behind. ¡°That¡¯s not something you should say after getting scolded so much.¡± ¡°Hahaha, failure is the mother of sess.¡± ¡°You¡¯re so cheeky. Well, that¡¯s your strength anyway.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Thank you for what? You¡¯re just full of passion. You¡¯re like a new employee who just joined thepany. He¡¯ll suit you well. Give it a try.¡± Thump thump. Shin Chan-yong tapped Park Seung-woo¡¯s shoulder with a sarcastic remark and left. He also gave him a sneering look as a bonus. Kim Young-gilforted Park Seung-woo after confirming that he was out of sight. ¡°He¡¯s really good at making people ufortable. Don¡¯t mind him.¡± ¡°Haha, what can I do? It¡¯s all my fault for beingcking.¡± He tried tough it off, but Park Seung-woo¡¯s expression was not very bright. ¡°Hey, are you feeling down? The great Park Seung-woo?¡± ¡°Feeling down? Of course not.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t believe you.¡± Park Seung-woo nodded his head vigorously. He was his first junior whom he personally received. He was determined to do well with him no matter what. He looked at Kim Young-gil with a fierce gaze and said confidently, ¡°Sir, I¡¯ll make sure to raise this newbie well.¡± ¡°That¡¯s more like it.¡± Kim Young-gil just smiled. Ding. Yoo-hyun, who came up to the 12th floor by elevator, felt a slight nostalgia. He came back. Of course, that was it. From now on, he told himself that it was a newpany life. Swoosh. He entered through the ss door with Kim Jin-yeol¡¯s guidance. The first thing he saw was the partition and the desk, and the people working in front of them. He heard the sound of ringing phones, typing, and going in and out of the meeting room. They were the noises that he had be distant from as his rank went up. Half of the 12th floor belonged to the mobile sales marketing department. There were sales, marketing, and product nning teams in the department, and there were different parts in each team. They were people who were rted to each other by work, but he didn¡¯t remember many of them clearly. It was like looking at an old photo from a long time ago. Isn¡¯t there something like that? Memories that make you wonder if you really were like that. He joined thepany as a LCD business unit, but he stayed here for less than four years. He would have met themter if they were in the same building, but a few yearster, the LCD business unit was spun off and left, so most of them never saw his face again. Except for his team members, it was hard to remember them as they were over time. It was natural that he barely remembered the faces of people who were just acquaintances. Trudge trudge. He passed by the marketing team where Kwon Se-jung belonged and walked a little more. When he reached the corner, he saw the area of the product nning team. The sign that said ¡®Mobile Product nning Team¡¯ on the high partition felt new to him. As he entered inside, he saw the team members working busily. No one paid attention to Yoo-hyun. It was the most awkward time when he joined thepany. But for Yoo-hyun, it was a time full of excitement. Then he saw a man who nced at him secretly. The man with arge body and gentle eyes was Park Seung-woo, an assistant manager. He was very happy to see him. He was Yoo-hyun¡¯s mentor and boss in the past. He had a lot of jokes and made a lot of mistakes in his work, but his passion was certain. And pain swept over his heart. He was also someone who quit soon after. -What did you do wrong? You have nothing to apologize for. Hold your head high. Son, live well. He left him with those warm words, despite his disappointment in himself for choosing a different path than his direct senior to pursue greater achievements. He realized it onlyter. That there was no one else in thepany who had such pure passion. Yoo-hyun was standing nkly, when Park Seungwoo¡¯s eyebrows twitched. It was a sign of nervousness. He was clumsy at training new recruits. Acting was such a pain. A faint smile appeared on Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips as he recalled the vague memory. He thought he should y along with this prank, and approached Park Seungwoo to greet him. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Yes. What can I do for you?¡± He pretended to be calm and stern, but Yoo-hyun could tell. His twitching eyebrows, his drooping eyes, his raised shoulders. They were all very unnatural. He looked awkward, but Yoo-hyun answered politely. ¡°I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun, assigned to the product nning team.¡± ¡°That can¡¯t be. Our team didn¡¯t n to receive any new recruits this time. Right, Kim?¡± ¡°Hmm, yeah. Maybe you¡¯re in the wrong team?¡± How dare they. The other guy, Kim Younggil, was also ying along. He was nothing like the gloomy old man who came to announce Kwon Sejung¡¯s death. Seeing his smooth skin and fine features, Yoo-hyun felt the reality ofing back again. While Yoo-hyun was lost in his old memories, it happened. Grrr. Park Seungwoo, who got up from his seat, frowned. ¡°It seems like you came to the wrong ce. Why don¡¯t you go somewhere else?¡± He looked intimidating because of hisrge build, even though he just made a slight expression. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t know what to do, and his lips curled up slightly. ¡°Where should I go?¡± ¡°How would I know? Why don¡¯t you ask the HR team?¡± He snorted through his nostrils. He wanted to continue the joke, but it was time to wrap it up. What was Park Seungwoo afraid of? Yoo-hyun sneaked a nce at him. ¡°That¡¯s strange. The person in charge told me it was this team¡­¡± ¡°Who? The person in charge?¡± Seeing his shaken eyes, Yoo-hyun quickly turned his head. Then he pointed at the hallway and eximed in surprise. ¡°Oh? There¡¯s the person in charge!¡± ¡°Where, where?¡± Park Seungwoo looked around in confusion, and Yoo-hyun pretended to scratch his head. ¡°Ah, maybe I saw it wrong.¡± ¡°Phew¡­ You scared me. Ahem, I mean¡­¡± Park Seungwoo sighed in relief and felt embarrassed. He had prepared several jokes, but the mood was ruined from the start. Ring ring ring ring ring. The phone on the desk rang. Park Seungwoo nced at Yoo-hyun and answered the phone with a serious expression. ¡°Yes. This is Park Seungwoo.¡± -What are you doing, Park? I told you that spec is impossible. Why are you pushing something that doesn¡¯t work? ¡®Damn¡­¡¯ Park Seungwoo pressed the receiver against his face so that no sound would leak out. ¡°Yes yes. I understand. Hey, I know. Yes. Oh, the thickness part? Increase it by 0.2T¡­¡± He looked for a pen to record the numbers that kepting in. But there were his favorite ck pen and a sky-blue post-it note for recording numbers on his desk. He turned his head and saw that it was the new guy¡¯s doing. It was amazing that he had exactly what he wanted. What¡¯s going on? He felt a sense of incongruity as he continued to talk on the phone. This time, the desk calendar that he had moved to the side was ced right in front of him. He was already reaching out for the calendar to check his schedule. ¡°¡­¡± Park Seungwoo turned his head and thanked the new guy with a hand gesture before quickly checking his schedule. ¡°Yes, this is¡­¡± Yoo-hyun just watched him with a gentle smile. ¡°Phew¡­¡± After hanging up the phone and getting up, Kim Younggil next to him nced at him. Then he nodded at the new guy and said, ¡°Park, it seems like the new guy has some sense.¡± ¡°Yes? That¡¯s¡­ right?¡± It was more than just some sense. He was quick-witted and handed him exactly what he needed at the right time. And he picked out only what he needed from the items scattered all over the ce. That was something that even Park Seungwoo himself would take some time to do. Park Seungwoo was dumbfounded, and Kim Younggil poked his ribs. ¡°What are you doing? It looks like the game is over. Just hurry up and introduce yourself.¡± ¡°Ah, yes. I¡¯m Park Seungwoo. I¡¯ll be Han Yoo-hyun¡¯s mentor for six months.¡± ¡°Nice to meet you. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ck. He grabbed his hand naturally, and Park Seungwoo tilted his head. It felt like he was shaking hands with a high-ranking executive of a clientpany, not a new recruit. He was very polite, but why did he feel this way? Park Seungwoo¡¯s eyes turned to him naturally. ¡°Kim, is it normal for him to be so calm?¡± ¡°Why would he be nervous? It¡¯s funny that a senior is nervous because a junior came.¡± ¡°Haha, is that so? You said your name was Yoo-hyun, right? Let¡¯s go and greet the team leader before hees.¡± Park Seungwoo smiled kindly and pulled Yoo-hyun along. Chapter 34: Chapter 34:
Chapter 34 The team was divided into three parts, and Yoo-hyun was in the third part. ¡°This is the new employee¡­¡± ¡°Nice to meet you.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted them with a confident voice. He started with Kim Young-gil, the assistant manager of the third part, and introduced himself to the rest of the members. Then he went around to the other parts and said hello. They were mostly people he remembered, since they were in the same team. But there was one person who stood out in his memory. It was Shin Chan-yong, the section chief of the next part. His desk was always neat and tidy. He wore an expensive brand suit, had a well-built body, and wore angr sses that entuated his sharp eyes. He looked like someone who could handle any work efficiently. He knew how to present himself well. But that was all he knew how to do. Behind his mask, he only had a parasitic nature that fed on the achievements of his juniors. Because of him, Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, had to quit, and Kim Young-gil, the other assistant manager, was demoted. Don¡¯t make meugh. Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes shed for a moment. He was not the naive rookie he was twenty years ago. He would never let anyone take what he had in front of him. He would stop them and pay them back double. No matter who they were. Yoo-hyun smiled lightly at Shin Chan-yong¡¯s eyes. Then his snake-like eyes narrowed and his lips curled up. He was different from the other new employees who bowed their heads and acted humble. ¡°You¡¯re bold. Let¡¯s see how you do under Park.¡± ¡°Oh, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll take good care of him.¡± Before Yoo-hyun could answer, Park Seung-woo cut in. ¡°You¡¯ve grown a lot, Park?¡± ¡°Ah, yes.¡± Shin Chan-yong chuckled with one corner of his mouth raised, and Park Seung-woo flinched. They didn¡¯t seem to have a good rtionship. ¡®Of course not.¡¯ They were ipatible styles from the start. And with their different ranks, Park Seung-woo always got pushed around by Shin Chan-yong. Yoo-hyun calmly observed their expressions. Park Seung-woo took him to the indoor resting room on the tenth floor during his free time. He seemed to like Yoo-hyun a lot, as he kept talking while they moved. He even becamefortable enough to talk casually. ¡°So, you see¡­¡± ¡°I see.¡± He talked non-stop, which could have been tiring, but Yoo-hyun enjoyed spending time with him. His pointless jokes, his pretentious airs, they all felt sincere to him. Maybe it was because he didn¡¯t try to please him like he did in the past. He felt rxed and at ease. Maybe that¡¯s why? He could see his surroundings while talking. The cleaningdy who cleaned up his seat earlier was also in charge of the tenth floor. She was trying to rece the empty water bottle on the water dispenser. It looked heavy just by looking at it. ¡®Huh?¡¯ That¡¯s when it happened. She slipped her hand for a moment, and her bnce was breaking down. Crash. Yoo-hyun reacted in an instant. He got up from his seat and quickly moved to catch her falling body with one hand, and grabbed the dropping water bottle with the other hand. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Thank you so much.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. I¡¯ll change the water bottle for you.¡± Yoo-hyun casually took out a new water bottle from the storage cab next to him and put it on the water dispenser. Everyone¡¯s eyes were on him because of what happened in a blink of an eye. The cleaningdy looked flustered and said, ¡°You didn¡¯t have to do that¡­¡± ¡°Ha ha, don¡¯t worry about it.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. He didn¡¯t do it to be nice. He just acted because he saw it happen. It was just a result of paying more attention to his surroundings than before. When he came back and sat down, Park Seung-woo looked stunned. ¡°You¡¯re very quick. But how did you know there was a water bottle in there?¡± ¡°I just guessed it would be there.¡± ¡°Really? Why didn¡¯t I know that?¡± Park Seung-woo muttered to himself with self-mockery. Was it because the cleaningdy took out an empty water bottle for show? It was obvious that she was going to get a new one, and there was a storage cab next to the water dispenser that could fit exactly six water bottles. This was not something that was hard to notice, even without being observant. Yoo-hyun simply concluded. Park Seung-woo justckedmon sense. He talked a lot until his vending machine coffee got cold. ¡°There¡¯s a lot of work, but don¡¯t worry. Oh, don¡¯t get me wrong. It¡¯s not that bad.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Of course. Everyone is nice here. There¡¯s no team like this one.¡± ¡°Ah, yes.¡± He looked cautious when he talked about the team or the work. He seemed to be worried that the new employee he got would leave. ¡®If I was going to do that, I wouldn¡¯t havee here in the first ce.¡¯ Yoo-hyun smiled quietly, and Park Seung-woo raised his voice. ¡°And! You don¡¯t need to work overtime as a newbie.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°You can leave on time. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll cover for you.¡± He was bluffing, as he couldn¡¯t do that even if he wanted to. But Yoo-hyun knew that he meant it. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°What, there¡¯s nothing to thank me for. But you have to do your work well. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll teach you everything.¡± ¡°Yes, of course.¡± ¡°Ah, where did we stop? Right. First, you need to know exactly what the product nning team¡¯s position is. Ourpany is B2B, right? You know that?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded, and Park Seung-woo spat out his words with saliva flying. He didn¡¯t need to listen to know what he was going to say next. ¡®He¡¯ll start from what kind ofpany this is.¡¯ ¡°We are apany that sells LCD panels to mobile phonepanies and such. That¡¯s how we make a living. But you know¡­¡± Before he could finish his sentence, Yoo-hyun¡¯s inner voice interrupted him. ¡®Introduce me to your team.¡¯ ¡°Of course, the sales team has to meet with the clients and negotiate the supply volume and price, but they need to know what kind of product we are making first. You get it?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°It¡¯s the same for marketing. They need to have a clear concept of what product we areunching before they can do their marketing. And that¡¯s what our product nning team does.¡± ¡°Oh, I see.¡± From Yoo-hyun¡¯s perspective, this was a boring story that he had heard many times before. He was barely holding back a yawn. But he couldn¡¯t ignore his senior who was talking passionately. He had to. ¡°That¡¯s why we are the ones who predict the future and n products that match the trends.¡± ¡°Wow, that¡¯s really important.¡± Yoo-hyun even pped his hands lightly to show his reaction. Deputy Park Seung Woo was pleased and continued his speech. ¡°Right. Of course, we have to be realistic, so we also control the development department. That means we are at the center of marketing and R&D. Did you learn this too?¡± ¡°No.¡± Of course, he had learned all this during his job training, but he didn¡¯t bother to reveal it. He wanted to hear how he thought of his team. ¡°Our team is¡­¡± As expected, Deputy Park Seung Woo was enthusiastic. He also showed glimpses of his love for his team. But unfortunately, the current product nning team was not as central and proactive as Deputy Park Seung Woo said. Rather, they were pushed around by sales and marketing, and they got all the me from R&D. They were in a miserable situation. They were nice people and they worked hard, but things didn¡¯t go well. Especially the third part that Yoo-hyun belonged to. It was something that Yoo-hyun really wanted to fix. Deputy Park Seung Woo was still talking loudly. ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll take good care of you.¡± ¡°I trust you.¡± ¡°Yeah, trust me.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Deputy Park Seung Woo who was smiling and pounding his chest, and smiled along. Then he took a sip of his coffee. The vending machine coffee tasted pretty good after a long time. Just as Deputy Park Seung Woo was about to say something again, Yoo-hyun cut him off. ¡°Deputy Park, it¡¯s been 50 minutes.¡± If he interrupted him while he was talking, he might feel offended, but if he cut in before he opened his mouth, it would seem like a natural part of the conversation. Deputy Park Seung Woo scratched his head and got up. ¡°Oh, already? Let¡¯s go back. Get up.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Kid. You got a good mentor.¡± He said something that was hard to say with his own mouth. You got a good mentee. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t say it out loud. When they came back to the office, there were people sitting at the conference table next to the team leader¡¯s seat. It was Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan and the part leaders. Deputy Park Seung Woo who saw them from behind the partition whispered to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Another meeting. I wonder when it will end.¡± ¡°Does it take long?¡± ¡°Yeah. Our team leader is famous for having long meetings. You see him. That guy.¡± Deputy Park Seung Woo pointed at a curly-haired man. It was Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan. His bent back and hunched shoulders, his eyes moving left and right nervously showed his indecisive personality. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t need to hear him talk to know why he was having another meeting. It was the result of him not being able to make a proper decision. As expected, the meeting content was as Yoo-hyun had guessed. Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan looked at the TV screen with several options and shook his head. ¡°Is there no other way?¡± ¡°Team Leader, we barely have enough time to prepare these. Why don¡¯t you just go with one of them?¡± And the part leaders unanimously voiced their opinions. ¡°If we keep this up, we¡¯ll get scolded by our supervisor again¡­¡± ¡°Then why don¡¯t you ask him?¡± ¡°No way. We have to prepare first.¡± This process repeated several times. They couldn¡¯t make a decision, so the meeting content just went round and round like a hamster wheel. Would this ever end? Deputy Park Seung Woo also thought this was ridiculous and whispered to Yoo-hyun again. ¡°Should we just greet himter?¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s do that.¡± Yoo-hyun agreed neatly. That¡¯s when it happened. Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan turned his head and met Deputy Park Seung Woo¡¯s eyes, who said with a flustered face. ¡°Uh, Team Leader. The new hire¡­¡± ¡°The new hire?¡± ¡°To introduce¡­¡± Before he could finish his sentence, Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan¡¯s eyes widened likenterns. He quickly got up from his seat and adjusted his clothes. There was only one person who could make him so startled. Sure enough. He followed his gaze and saw a man walking confidently. A short man with a protruding belly, walking with a swagger, he looked angry. He was Jo Chan Young, the supervisor in charge of mobile sales and marketing. As soon as he entered the office, the atmosphere sank. ¡°Te, Supervisor.¡± Before Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan could bow his head, Supervisor Jo Chan Young shouted. ¡°Team Leader Oh! The more I think about it, the angrier I get.¡± ¡°Yes?¡± ¡°So? You can¡¯t do the PDA? Should I fire you? Just say you can¡¯t do it and quit?¡± ¡°No, no, Supervisor.¡± Supervisor Jo Chan Young continued to pour out his anger at Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan. ¡°Then why did you make such a crappy report? Is that okay? No?¡± ¡°Ok, okay.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no one useful here. No one useful!¡± Supervisor Jo Chan Young snorted and looked around with his bulging eyes. The people who were staring nkly quickly went back to their work. Chapter 35: Chapter 35:
Chapter 35 Deputy Park Seung Woo pushed Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder and hid behind the partition. He whispered. ¡°It¡¯s a weekly event. It¡¯s better to hide at times like this.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun remembered that Supervisor Jo Chan Young had a hot temper even after 20 years. He was notorious for interfering too much for his position and wandering around frequently. Especially, he didn¡¯t trust the product nning team very much, so he often visited them with the purpose of monitoring. And if he found something he didn¡¯t like, he would make a scene. He would call the team leader and tear up the team like he did now. ¡°Who made this report? Deputy Park? How did you train your team members, Team Leader Oh!¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± While Supervisor Jo Chan Young yelled for a long time, Deputy Park Seung Woo¡¯s face became darker and darker. He didn¡¯t know how many times his name was mentioned in that conversation. After the supervisor vented his anger and left, the team leader shouted this time. ¡°Where is Deputy Park!¡± ¡°He¡¯s a bit sensitive today.¡± ¡°Is he?¡± Yoo-hyun opened his mouth with a serious expression. He must have tried to rx, but his trembling legs betrayed Deputy Park Seung Woo¡¯s nervousness. ¡°He doesn¡¯t usually act like this.¡± ¡°It must be a special situation.¡± ¡°Right. It will pass soon.¡± He tried to reassure Yoo-hyun with a bold tone. Did he get scared by seeing this? Yoo-hyun felt rather friendly. It was the same for Supervisor Jo Chan Young who scolded the team leader in front of his subordinates or Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan who vented his anger on his team members after beingte. They were just some of the people he had seen countless times before. Yoo-hyun remembered something for a moment. The faces of the people who swore loyalty to him excessively and bowed to him in the past. Among them, Supervisor Jung Man Ho who had the team leader in his grip and Director Lee Jae Chul who trembled in front of his boss came to mind. These two were exactly the same cases as now. ¡®It¡¯s funny.¡¯ He had dominated them from above and now he was far below them. But his eye level was drastically different from that of the new hire Yoo-hyun in the past. He didn¡¯t feel intimidated by their actions, but rather saw the cause and effect of why they acted like that. Not only that, but he also saw the whole situation in three dimensions. He understood the flow of the entire organization with just a few words of conversation in a short moment. Experience was scary indeed. Yoo-hyun smiled leisurely without knowing it. Deputy Park Seung Woo looked at him with curiosity. Then Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan¡¯s rough voice came again, and Deputy Park Seung Woo finally straightened his shoulders and got up from his seat. ¡°Deputy Park.¡± ¡°Yes, Team Leader. Did you look for me? Haha.¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was a silence like before a storm behind Deputy Park Seung Woo¡¯s cheerfulugh. For a moment, Yoo-hyun closed his eyes tightly. ¡®You should have stayed still.¡¯ Deputy Park Seung Woo must have done it to ease his tension, but it backfired. From Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan¡¯s perspective, he felt ignored by his subordinate in front of his boss. As Yoo-hyun feared, Deputy Park Seung Woo¡¯s appearance added fuel to the fire. Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan, who was trying to save face, yelled at him with a whip-like voice. ¡°Hey! Deputy Park. Are you here to make money?¡± ¡°What? No¡­ No.¡± Deputy Park Seung Woo answered hesitantly while rolling his eyes around. That¡¯s when Part Leader Kim Hyun Min intervened. He was a man who always had a rxed smile on his round face and didn¡¯t care much about promotion. ¡°We are here to make money.¡± ¡°Hehe.¡± Eventually, the shoulders of the team members who were listening with their ears open shook. Some even let out an obliviousugh. Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan¡¯s face turned red enough to burst. ¡°Part Leader Kim! What have you done so well that you¡¯re mumbling!¡± In the end, the sparks flew to Part Leader Kim Hyun Min as well. Yoo-hyun returned to his seat and put together the pieces of an old memory puzzle. The PDA project. It was the fundamental reason why Supervisor Jo Chan Young came and got angry, and Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan exploded. Compared to the TV and IT groups that had the world¡¯s first and second performance, the mobile group wasgging behind as the fourth in the world. Especially in the mobile field where the customers had a strong influence, product nning was not necessary. They just had to make what they were told. At least that was the thought until now. But when thepetitor hit the jackpot with the panel for the Nintendo game console, Supervisor Jo Chan Young became anxious. He tried to make up for it by focusing on the new business area, and that was the PDA that Deputy Park Seung Woo was in charge of. And the PDA project failed miserably. It was the decisive factor that made Deputy Park Seung Woo quit. He remembered Deputy Park Seung Woo¡¯sst lonely look for a moment. How should he help? He couldn¡¯t let the same regrettable result happen again. He wanted to help Deputy Park Seung Woo somehow. He wanted to step forward and change the direction right away, but there was a restriction of being a new hire. The moment he stepped forward, the others would be screens. That was not thepany life Yoo-hyun wanted. He decided to live a life with others, not alone. He needed time to do that. Yoo-hyun leaned his head forward and looked at Deputy Park Seung Woo who was still being scolded. ¡°What were you thinking¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯ll do better next time¡­¡± He nced at this side, showing that he cared about Yoo-hyun. He was a very kind person. Yoo-hyun smiled softly without knowing it. 30 minutes passed. ¡°Team Leader is really¡­¡± Deputy Park Seung Woo returned to his seat with his shoulders drooping. He had been nagged so much that he felt like he was going crazy. He understood why he was angry, but if he had to report to the supervisor again, he should have given him time to prepare. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± He let out a deep sigh and was about to sit down. There was an energy drink on his desk. He tilted his head and picked up the drink, and there was a note under it. -Cheer up. Just four words. Written with a name pen, Deputy Park Seung Woo chuckled and looked at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes, Deputy Park.¡± ¡°Are you my senior?¡± He spat out as if he was annoyed, and wrinkles appeared around his eyes. Yoo-hyun pretended to be nervous and agreed with him. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Kid. This is something a senior does to a junior. Got it? Huh? Are you hurt?¡± He should have let him put him in a yful headlock at times like this, but Yoo-hyun instinctively avoided it. He wondered how much he should go along with him when Deputy Park Seung Woo frowned and said. ¡°This won¡¯t do. I have to teach you some life lessons over drinks tonight.¡± ¡°Sounds good.¡± ¡°Oh, really? You¡¯re smiling when your senior is scolding you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m naturally a smiling person.¡± ¡°Pfft. This kid is really funny¡­ Hmhm. Well, I¡¯ll drink well.¡± Deputy Park Seung Woo shook the drink awkwardly and smiled. Yoo-hyun remembered his past while looking at his affectionate eyes. -Cheer up. 20 years ago, he had received the same message from Deputy Park Seung Woo. He had taken care of Yoo-hyun until the end, even though he had chosen Director Shin Chan Yong over him. He was grateful and sorry for that. Deputy Park Seung Woo was such a warm-hearted person. He reaffirmed his determination while looking at him smiling brightly now. Deputy Park Seung Woo wanted to take care of Yoo-hyun more, but he was too busy preparing for the report next week. The PDA problem that was not developing well was especially headache-inducing. Even if he reported to Supervisor Jo Chan Young who was in charge of sales and marketing, nothing would change, but it was necessary for the sake of organization. Yoo-hyun understood his situation well enough. He felt sorry for him more than anything else because he was handling something that was beyond his ability alone. And there was no one to help him. There were only six people in the third part, including the part leader. Director Choi Min Hee was on vacation, Deputy Kim Young Gil was busy preparing for a meeting with a client. The only one left was Lee Chan Ho who had joined thepany two years earlier than Yoo-hyun, but he was busy preparing for an exhibition. There were so many things to do, but they had to take on things that didn¡¯t have to be done by the third part. It was because they were pushed by their power. The product nning team was pushed by the sales and marketing team. And among them, the third part took on the work while being pushed by the first and second parts. That was the current address of the part that Yoo-hyun belonged to now. They didn¡¯t have a main product like a cell phone, but a side product that didn¡¯t produce results. And they received unreasonable demands and attention like the PDA. On top of that, they had to deal with trivial tasks as well. Two people had quit before because of these reasons. In a word, there were many problems. He didn¡¯t notice it in the past when he was busy looking ahead and working, but now he saw it clearly. They had all the characteristics of a failing organization. They couldn¡¯t get recognition because they couldn¡¯t produce results, and they lost motivation because they couldn¡¯t get recognition. It should be fun to work, but it wasn¡¯t. They were working hard on projects that were not their own ideas but suited their superiors, so they had no interest either. They had to handle more than one project by themselves because there were many product lines. That¡¯s how a vicious cycle urred. How could he break it? Yoo-hyun was looking at the ceiling and thinking when someone spoke from behind. ¡°What are you doing? Want some tea?¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± It was Lee Chan Ho¡¯s face, who was Yoo-hyun¡¯s senior by two years. He opened his mouth with a vending machine coffee in his hand. ¡°Ha, I¡¯m so frustrated I could go crazy.¡± ¡°It must be hard.¡± Yoo-hyun matched his tone appropriately. Lee Chan Ho kept talking without even taking a sip of his cooling coffee. ¡°I wish I could do some proper work.¡± ¡°Is it difficult?¡± When Yoo-hyun chimed in, Lee Chan Ho said irritably. ¡°I¡¯m sick of making useless reports all day. What¡¯s the point? I get scolded every time.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°No. That¡¯s not something I should say to a new hire. Just ignore it.¡± Lee Chan Ho waved his hand dismissively. He had been spewing negative stories for over 20 minutes without stopping and then acted like that. -What¡¯s the point of working so hard? You should do enough and find your own way. Don¡¯t waste your time in the wrong ce. That¡¯s what he said when he couldn¡¯t adapt and quit after wandering around. He dismissed it as a loser¡¯s words. He had sent away another person he worked with, but Yoo-hyun was still looking ahead. It was not funny at all when he thought about it now. Yoo-hyun looked up at Lee Chan Ho. His sturdy body and tall height. He had a lot of energy in his body even when he was sitting still, maybe because he was from the military police. But his ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time was definitelycking. However, he was the type to quietly do his assigned work. He would have done better if they had worked together. He thought it was possible when he looked back on his experience during the new hire training. Lee Chan Ho was not behind his peers at all. Rather, he could have soared if he had been given the right opportunity. His strengths that were not visible at that time were clearly visible to Yoo-hyun now, who had more than 20 years ofpany experience. Not only Lee Chan Ho, but everyone in the third part had their own strengths. They might not shine when they were alone, but they could shine more than any other organization when they were together. Yoo-hyun believed that. And he wondered what kind of result they would create when theirbined power moved in one direction. That was the future of the third part that Yoo-hyun envisioned. Chapter 36: Chapter 36:
Chapter 36 While Yoo-hyun was lost in thought, Lee Chan Ho, a staff member, asked him with a serious expression. ¡°Hey, did you meet Go Jae Yoon, the assistant manager?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll probably see him soon. Be careful. He¡¯s a total psycho.¡± Go Jae Yoon, the assistant manager. How could he not know him? He was the decisive reason why Lee Chan Ho quit his job. He had been hit by a bottle thrown by him at a drinking party. It had been 20 years, but it was such a shocking incident that it remained vividly in Yoo-hyun¡¯s memory. He was that much of a psycho. And he was also someone who deserved to be taught a lesson. Yoo-hyun was willing to help his allies without asking for anything in return, but he was determined to cut off those who werepletely rotten. That was something he was good at. ¡°Thank you for your advice.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? Anyway, let¡¯s do our best.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled lightly. The first day of work was bound to be hectic. It was stressful enough to go back to school after a vacation, let alone to go to work. But Yoo-hyun was different. He was not like other new employees who had no time to spare because they had to watch their seniors¡¯ reactions, nor was he nervous. He just felt frustrated for a different reason. ¡°Why do they have so many useless programs?¡± As he followed the guide and installed the programs on hisptop, Yoo-hyun bit his lower lip slightly. It took more than an hour to uninstall the unnecessary programs. If there was an error during the instation, he had to repeat this process again. They imed that they were security programs or something, but they only changed them after they were hacked. From Yoo-hyun¡¯s perspective, who had experienced the system 20 yearster, these outdated programs were just creating more work. But he couldn¡¯t change them all either. ¡°What can I do? I have to adapt to this era.¡± Yoo-hyun finally got ess to thepany¡¯s inte after getting a new inte IP and applying for site permissions. There wasn¡¯t much he could do even after connecting to thepany¡¯s intework. He could only send and receive emails? Of course, he could search for Hanseong Group¡¯s employees through the intr. He had already searched for the people he wanted to find during the new employee training period. But Yoo-hyun entered a name in the search box again, just in case. -Jung Da Hye It was a name that didn¡¯t exist now. Yoo-hyun snorted. As Yoo-hyun was browsing the inte, he received an email from Park Seung Woo, the deputy manager. He felt sorry for not being able to take care of him properly and sent him a file. ¡°These are the projects that our team is working on. Just look at them for now.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Park Seung Woo was not in a position to worry about anyone else, but he was still kind-hearted. ¡°It¡¯s not always this busy. It¡¯s just that this is an important matter.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Thank you for what? You probably won¡¯t understand even if you look at it. Just think of it as something that exists.¡± When he opened the file, he saw the projects that the team was working on. He could see at a nce what kind of projects each part was working on. You won¡¯t understand even if you look at it? It¡¯s so well organized? The technical terms and abbreviations used only by Hanseong Electronics LCD division were not a problem at all. He could unravel the cause and effect of the tangled contents just by looking at the keywords. His 20 years of experience shone for a moment. He could easily grasp this level of report just by skimming it. Part 1 was in charge of supplying panels to global top mobile phone manufacturers in North America and Europe such as Nokia and Motor. There were dozens of modelsing out every year, so there were also a lot of types of panels to handle. Arge part of the actual sales came from here, but the panels supplied by Hanseong were behind otherpetitors and ranked fourth. The biggest problem was that there was no breakthrough to win thepetition. Part 2 handled mobile phonepanies in East Asia. The mainpany was obviously Hansung Electronics Mobile Division. But as Hansung Mobile declined, rted sales also plummeted. They were trying various things, but they were not working well. Thest part 3. Part 3 dealt with products other than mobile phones, such as MP3, PMP, navigation, PDA, etc. Choi Min Hee, the section chief, was in charge of PMP and navigation, Kim Young Gil, the deputy manager, was in charge of MP3, and Park Seung Woo, the deputy manager, was in charge of PDA. There were many types and many things to do, but the performance was lowpared to the declining mobile phones. But did people know? That it was only a few years before all these things werebined into a smartphone. Well, even the consulting that cost billions of won said that feature phones (regr mobile phones) would beat smartphones. How could people who were not even in the mobile phone division and who were selling parts predict that? It was impossible. The only thing that was certain was that the market changed rapidly, and the projects that were thought to be worthless turned into gold. And when that time came, the importance of LCD panels increased even more. Of course, the role of the product nning team also became much more important than now. The problem was that before that happened, the previous managers all failed and the wrong people took the credit. That was when Yoo-hyun was looking at the data. ¡°Hey! Greet me properly!¡± Along with the loud voice from the hallway, a tense atmosphere filled the office. He could tell who it was just by hearing the voice. There were not many people who could shout like that without any regard for others. Especially over something as trivial as a greeting. ¡°I¡¯m s-sorry.¡± ¡°Lee Chan Ho, I¡¯m watching you. Do it right.¡± ¡°Yes, yes.¡± As expected. He turned his head and saw the psycho that Lee Chan Ho had warned him about, Go Jae Yoon, the assistant manager. His skinny body and protruding cheekbones, his raised eyebrows showed his fiery temper. He was a person who proved that one¡¯s face had to bear responsibility as one aged. He was making a fuss over the angle of the greeting? This was just one of his very minor stories. He also yelled at people for making too much keyboard noise or for not doing something he never asked them to do. The problem was that he was so strong and had a high position that even the team leader couldn¡¯t control him. ¡°He does that sometimes.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Park Seung Woo winked at Yoo-hyun as if telling him to ignore it. Yoo-hyun was silent but he already guessed it. Come if you dare. He bit his lip slightly. A momentter. ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°Me?¡± It was obvious that the voice behind Yoo-hyun¡¯s back belonged to Go Jae Yoon, the troublemaker. Suddenly, Deputy Manager Go Jae Yoon shoved his head towards Yoo-hyun¡¯s monitor, as if he had discovered something. He frowned with displeasure. ¡°Who is looking at my data without permission?¡± ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun, a new employee.¡± Yoo-hyun stood up and greeted him first. He ignored Yoo-hyun lightly and growled at Deputy Park Seung Woo. ¡°Hey, Park Seung Woo. Did you give it to him?¡± ¡°Huh? No¡­¡± Why did he hesitate? He should have just said yes. What Yoo-hyun had opened was a document that simply summarized the team¡¯s work. Yoo-hyun knew better than anyone that this was not a problem. This was just a pretext to pick a fight. What should he do? Yoo-hyun nced around in an instant. He felt like he could see the thoughts of the people who were sneaking a peek and turning their heads away. ¡®Oh man, he¡¯s going to get smashed.¡¯ ¡®Just ignore it. I don¡¯t want to get involved.¡¯ Something like that, probably. He didn¡¯t have any resentment towards the indifferent people. Even the superiors were just watching and doing nothing, let alone the others. At that moment, Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t miss someone walking from afar. ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± ¡°Deputy Manager Go Jae Yoon.¡± Around the time when Deputy Park Seung Woo¡¯s face turned pale, Yoo-hyun opened his mouth. ¡°What?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Then he looked at Deputy Manager Go Jae Yoon in silence. His furrowed brows, clenched jaw, fast breathing, and motionless pupils showed that he was on the verge of exploding. Not only Yoo-hyun, but also Deputy Park Seung Woo was his target. If they stayed still, they would surely get cursed and yelled at. There were very limited actions that a new employee could do in this situation. But there was still a way to deal with a psycho here. If he surrendered poorly, he would only get swept away by theing storm more severely. The more he had to do this, the more boldly he had to enter the center of the storm. ¡®Three, two, one.¡¯ The timing of Deputy Manager Go Jae Yoon¡¯s explosion and the timing of the man who turned his head as he walked by matched perfectly. This was his chance! Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes shed and he acted right away. He bent his waist at 90 degrees without hesitation. ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡± His loud voice echoed throughout the space. It was natural that people¡¯s attention was drawn by his sudden action. ¡°Huh?¡± Deputy Manager Go Jae Yoon¡¯s face turned nk for a moment. Yoo-hyun peeked at the hallway and bent his waist again. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry!¡± He didn¡¯t need to exin anything beforehand. It was enough to gather attention by apologizing as if he hadmitted a grave sin. What could Deputy Manager Go Jae Yoon say? He kept apologizing for his mistake? Only, Yoo-hyun¡¯s apology was a bit too much. This alone would be enough to avoid Deputy Manager Go Jae Yoon¡¯s anger. But Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t intend to end it there. Then, Director Jo Chan Young, who was passing by the hallway, came closer as if he was curious about what was going on. ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡± ¡°Oh, nothing, sir.¡± The deputy manager who was so aggressive before had no choice but to back down in front of his superior. He was weak in front of the strong but strong in front of the weak. But Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t hesitate here either. He answered Director Jo¡¯s question with an innocent expression of a new employee who knew nothing. ¡°I looked at senior¡¯s data. I made a big mistake. I¡¯m sorry.¡± Director Jo¡¯s gaze followed Yoo-hyun and went to the monitor. There was a summary of the team project on it. He called Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan in a stiff voice. ¡°Oh Team Leader.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you share even this basic data in your team?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± It was toote for Deputy Manager Go Jae Yoon to step forward and fix things up. If he made excuses here, he would get scolded even more. Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan stopped Deputy Manager Go Jae Yoon and answered him. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, sir.¡± ¡°Tsk tsk, no wonder your team is like this.¡± Director Jo¡¯s sarcasm made Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan¡¯s face turn red and blue. He got scolded for the report in the morning, and now he got scolded for something trivial in the afternoon. He must have been dying inside. Director Jo left and the ce was like the calm before the storm. Yoo-hyun, who had bowed his head with his hands sped in front of him, smiled secretly. He didn¡¯t need to see it to imagine the next situation. As expected. Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan¡¯s angry voice was cold. ¡°Deputy Manager Go, follow me. I can¡¯t let this go this time.¡± ¡°Team Leader, it¡¯s not like that¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t make excuses and follow me!¡± Even Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan, who was usually generous to Deputy Manager Go Jae Yoon, hadpletely turned his back on him. He was a team leader who never yelled at anyone for non-work-rted reasons, so the team members were also tense. Deputy Manager Go Jae Yoon looked at Yoo-hyun with a furious face as if he was going crazy. Yoo-hyun kept his head down in silence. He couldn¡¯t say anything to him anyway, so he just snickered. He must have been burning inside. But what could he do? Have a nice trip. He wanted to say that, but he couldn¡¯t. It was a pity. Deputy Park Seung Woo blinked his surprised eyes as he watched Yoo-hyun. He didn¡¯t think that Yoo-hyun had intended it, of course. So what? It was good that things worked out well. Chapter 37: Chapter 37:
Chapter 37 After receiving a proper warning, Manager Go Jae-yoon did not say anything to Yoo-hyun. He seemed to be banned from approaching him, so he vented his anger on the people around him. ¡°You know what¡­¡± ¡°Hey, Go Jae-yoon!¡± Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan reacted sharply. ¡°Ah, no. I just¡­¡± ¡°Just be quiet, okay?¡± The performance evaluation was not far away. He would have to keep his mouth shut for a while. If he picked a fight again? He would make sure he couldn¡¯t touch him. -Finally, it¡¯s time to go home.? ? ? The song announcing the end of work rang out. At the same time, Deputy Park Seung-woo¡¯s voice was heard. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Where?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll see when we get there.¡± Deputy Park Seung-woo took Yoo-hyun out with a cheerful face. The ce they went to was a rice soup restaurant in the alley behind thepany. Deputy Park Seung-woo grumbled all the way. ¡°You said you¡¯d buy me something, but rice soup? Rice soup?¡± ¡°They say it¡¯s really good here.¡± ¡°Kid. How did you hear that rumor?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and shrugged his shoulders instead of answering. He didn¡¯te to the rice soup restaurant just because of Deputy Park Seung-woo¡¯s wallet situation. This ce also had a special meaning for Yoo-hyun. The rice soup he ate when he was hungry after working all night was so delicious. It was not only the taste, but also the warmth that spread throughout the restaurant. Especially, the rice soupdy who greeted him with a bright smile every time he came was still a warm memory in Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart. Thud. The rice soupdy put down the bottle of alcohol and smiled brightly at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Oh my, you have such a handsome young man here?¡± ¡°Hello.¡± He could see the deep wrinkles and dimples around her eyes. She had a round and friendly face that made her look younger than her 50s. Her smile suited her very well. She looked exactly like Yoo-hyun remembered. He bowed his head with a feeling of gratitude, but Deputy Park Seung-woo sitting across from him looked unhappy. ¡°Auntie, shouldn¡¯t you take care of me first? I¡¯m your regr customer.¡± ¡°Ay, Park Manager, forget it.¡± ¡°I¡¯m still a deputy, you know.¡± ¡°It would be nice if you got promoted outside too, right? Hoho. Anyway, what¡¯s your name, handsome young man?¡± The auntie sat down next to Deputy Park Seung-woo and looked at Yoo-hyun with her chin resting on her hand. She looked at him with a friendly gaze as if she recognized him. ¡°Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun. Nice name. I¡¯ll remember it for sure, so you have toe often. Got it?¡± ¡°Yes. If you give me some service.¡± ¡°Hohoho, okay okay. I¡¯ll give you some service pork as well.¡± Deputy Park Seung-woo looked bewildered by the auntie¡¯s generous gesture. He had beening here for years, but this was the first time she offered him service pork. He couldn¡¯t help butin. ¡°Auntie, why do you only like this guy?¡± Yoo-hyun was curious about that too. She had always been nice to Yoo-hyun since he first came here. Yoo-hyun wasn¡¯t a charming person back then, nor was he good at expressing his gratitude. But why did she treat him so well? From the first moment she saw him. The answer was simple. ¡°He¡¯s handsome.¡± Deputy Park Seung-woo asked with a wronged expression. ¡°Then what about me?¡± ¡°You¡¯re a bandit.¡± ¡°Pfft.¡± Yoo-hyun spat out the water he was drinking. Deputy Park Seung-woo red at him, but what could he do? It was funny. The auntie saw his reaction and said one thing. ¡°Did I hurt your feelings? Have a drink.¡± ¡°Auntie!¡± ¡°I can hear you fine.¡± The auntieforted Deputy Park Seung-woo with her long life experience. She poured him a drink so naturally that he soon epted it with resignation. It would have been an unusual situation in a normal restaurant, but there was an unique friendliness from the auntie. ¡°Do you want a drink too, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun received the drink and smiled lightly. Whenever Yoo-hyun came here in the past, the auntie gave him all kinds of things. Sheforted him when he was having a hard time, and she was happy for him when he got promoted or received an award. Maybe that¡¯s why? This ce felt like home to Yoo-hyun, not just a restaurant. Yes, home was the right word. Yoo-hyun, who had almost cut off contact with his parents in the past, found this ce to be the only warm refuge. He didn¡¯t appreciate it back then. But after a long time, he realized that he had received a lot. But by the time he realized that, it was toote. This restaurant disappeared after the area was redeveloped seven yearster. The auntie was scammed by thendlord, and she was kicked out of her home. It had nothing to do with Yoo-hyun, right? No, it didn¡¯t. It was the result of Yoo-hyun, who was in the group strategy room, strategically approving the redevelopment of the surrounding area. He tried to numb the guilt that rose in his chest by running forward like crazy. The more he did that, the more vicious cycle repeated. Many people were harmed. It was all because of Yoo-hyun¡¯s wrong decisions. A littleter. ¡°Then I¡¯ll get up first, uninvited guest.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at the auntie¡¯s face as she tried to get up from her seat. He could see the worry that he wouldn¡¯t have noticed in the past between her wrinkles. Was there a problem with the store from this time? Yoo-hyun asked carefully. ¡°Auntie, do you have any worries?¡± ¡°No. No worries.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She said no, but there was definitely something. It was a personal matter, so he wondered if he should ask more. The auntie sighed and said as she looked at Yoo-hyun. ¡°I just thought of my youngest son when I saw you.¡± Fortunately, it didn¡¯t seem to be a problem with the store yet. By the way, her youngest child¡­ It was a daughter, right? He remembered seeing her picture once. If he recalled correctly, she was much younger than Yoo-hyun. Would she be in high school by now? If she had a problem, there weren¡¯t many options. ¡°Is it hard because of the college entrance exam preparation?¡± ¡°Oh my? How did you know?¡± ¡°You look so young, auntie. I thought your child would be a student. The biggest worry for students is the college entrance exam.¡± Chuckle chuckle. ¡°Hohoho, no, no. She¡¯s my youngest child who I gave birth to after 30. How do you speak so nicely? Manager Park, you should learn from your junior.¡± ¡°I¡¯m a deputy, you know. And why are you hitting me?¡± The auntieughed as she hit Deputy Park Seung-woo¡¯s shoulder. She looked excited. No one hated being told they looked young. And he even pointed out the part she was worried about, so it was natural that she opened up more. ¡°She¡¯s so anxious because the college entrance exam is not far away.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°I¡¯m trying to find a tutor for her, but there¡¯s no one suitable.¡± ¡°That must be a problem.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words made the auntie shake her hand. ¡°Ah, I¡¯m sorry for bothering you with this. Don¡¯t mind me.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s okay. Wait a minute.¡± Yoo-hyun racked his brain. He wanted to help her with her problem if possible. He thought that was a way to repay her gratitude for all these years. Then the auntie said with a worried face. ¡°She¡¯s a bit shy around male teachers because she¡¯s a girl.¡± ¡°Really? Don¡¯t girls like males more?¡± ¡°That¡¯s Manager Park daughter.¡± ¡°I¡¯m a deputy, you know. And I¡¯m single.¡± The auntie ignored him and continued. ¡°I¡¯ve tried to find some female teachers around here, but they have to be trustworthy. One time, a really weird person came and she had a hard time. Do you know anyone good?¡± ¡°I have a female junior.¡± The auntie brightened up at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. ¡°Really? I can pay well if the person is good. Much more than other ces.¡± ¡°Auntie, don¡¯t you ask me?¡± Deputy Park Seung-woo¡¯s words made the auntie frown. ¡°Manager Park is an old man. I need a young female teacher.¡± ¡°I have a female junior who goes to college too!¡± ¡°There¡¯s a saying that birds of a feather flock together.¡± ¡°Ah,e on. Auntie, I¡¯m a good guy.¡± While they were bickering, Yoo-hyun thought of his junior¡¯s face. It was Jo Eun-ah, who worked as a library assistant with him. -I quit my job as a library assistant too. I¡¯m going to study at an academy in Seoul and prepare for employment. That¡¯s what she said when she called himst time. She said she wanted a short-term part-time job because the academy fee was expensive. He thought she might be okay with this condition. The academy was right across the street. And Jo Eun-ah¡¯s friendly personality seemed to suit the auntie well. He made up his mind and said. ¡°I¡¯ll check with her first.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes. She¡¯s a good junior. But I have to ask her situation too, so I¡¯ll let you knowter.¡± ¡°Hohoho, thank you even for saying that. I¡¯ll give you some more drinks as service.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll take it when it¡¯s confirmed.¡± Yoo-hyun refused, but the auntie insisted. ¡°No. I just want to give it to you because I¡¯m happy. Manager Park, just eat quickly.¡± ¡°I¡¯m a deputy, you know¡­¡± Deputy Park Seung-woo gave up and looked at Yoo-hyun in the eyes. He had fair skin and was tall. He was handsome indeed. But more than that, he liked his smart and upright attitude. ¡®He really got a good junior.¡¯ It wasn¡¯t an easy thing to get in his social life. He had an eye for people too. He felt closer to Yoo-hyun and the conversation became more enjoyable. They emptied the bottle of soju quickly with the hot soup and pork as snacks. As the alcohol went down, they talked more. Deputy Park Seung-woo shared his experience of thepany with Yoo-hyun. ¡°You see, thepany is like¡­¡± ¡°I see. Thank you.¡± He didn¡¯t get much help from what he already knew, but Yoo-hyun listened with pleasure. He didn¡¯t intend to match him on purpose. He liked his passion and honesty that showed in his words. He wasn¡¯t a useless andzy person like Yoo-hyun had misunderstood when he was a new employee. He realized itte, but he was a warm and cool senior. Much more than Shin Chan-yong, who wore a disgusting mask. He was grateful that he was his mentor. Deputy Park Seung-woo, whose face was red, asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°What kind ofpany life do you want?¡± It was a sentimental question that suited Deputy Park Seung-woo. He felt like he went back to the time when he was a clueless new employee 20 years ago. What did he say back then? He said he wanted to seed, to be a president. Deputy Park Seung-wooughed heartily. ¡°No way, man. You have to say you want to seed. You can¡¯t seed without ambition.¡± It felt like he omitted the words ¡®like me¡­¡¯ after that. Deputy Park Seung-woo wasn¡¯t without ambition. He had a lot of hidden efforts behind his nice personality. He definitely had skills. But he couldn¡¯t shine because he didn¡¯t get a proper opportunity. And that was rted to his mind of trying to do whatever he was given without refusing. In the end, thepany used and discarded Deputy Park Seung-woo, who was kind and couldn¡¯t say no. He looked pathetic when he was young, but not now. Chapter 38: Chapter 38:
Chapter 38 Yoo-hyun met Park Seung Woo¡¯s eyes. He wanted to see what kind of person he would be when he was given a proper opportunity and a chance to improve his skills. That was why he came back. ¡°I¡¯ll put my greed aside for now. I¡¯m still struggling to follow your footsteps, mentor.¡± ¡°Hahaha, well, you¡¯re under my wing, so you don¡¯t have to worry about anything. Just live without thinking too much.¡± ¡°Thank you very much.¡± ¡°Kid,e on, let¡¯s have a drink.¡± Park Seung Woo smiled and offered him a ss. ng. The sses collided and the clear liquid swayed. They had a pleasant conversation for a while, with the background noise of the bustling crowd. He kept recalling the nostalgia of the past from Park Seung Woo¡¯s words, even though they were nothing special. He thought he didn¡¯t care, but he must have wanted to meet this moment again. He shrugged his shoulders to suppress the sudden surge of emotion. Park Seung Woo asked with a worried expression. ¡°What? Did you drink too much?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m just happy.¡± ¡°Hahaha, you met a good senior. Good for you. Let¡¯s go to the second round. I¡¯ll treat you today.¡± Yoo-hyun smirked and gave him a thumbs up. A good senior? That was an understatement. He was an amazing person who was hard to find again in life. He had missed him in the past, but now it was different. Yoo-hyun made a firm resolution in his heart. ¡­ Several days passed by in a blur after that. There was nothing special for a new employee to do at thepany. He helped Park Seung Woo, who was busy preparing reports, and answered the calls from various ces. It felt very new to look at the ground instead of looking down from above. When he had power, he didn¡¯t need to care about others. But now he had to pay attention to every subtle change. It was natural to follow the seniors who asked him to have a coffee or join them. He had to do things that he thought were unnecessary. Of course, it wasn¡¯t bad either. It was a great opportunity to get along with his co-workers. He could think about what he had missed by listening to theirints and stories. -This is crazy. Why is the team leader like that? -Why are there so many meetings? Does this make things work? -What¡¯s the point of reporting? They already know everything. Sigh. They just want us to work overtime again. -There¡¯s nothing interesting here. You should go to the main branch. Don¡¯t stay in this ce. Especially, his view on the people who grumbled changed. If it was the old Yoo-hyun, he would have looked down on them with contempt. He thought only people whocked abilityined. He thought they should quit if they didn¡¯t like their job that they were paid for. He always sided with thepany as if he was the president himself. But when he looked inside, there were things that couldn¡¯t be helped. Like the PDA project that Park Seung Woo received. It was the fault of his boss who pushed him into an impossible task and an unrealistic deadline. Of course, it was also a problem of the system that made it inevitable. -Director Kim, this is not a matter of possible or impossible. This is something that has to be done. Think about your subordinates¡¯ position again. What¡¯s better? To suffer a little bit now? Or to get a sweet reward after finishing it? Their lives depend on your judgment. Yoo-hyun remembered the words he had coldly spat out at Kim Sang Bum, the director who had requested a schedule change due to an unreasonable deadline when he was on secondment. He used his strong sense of responsibility to push him to the edge of the cliff. He didn¡¯t need to see how Kim Sang Bum, who had left with a scared face, treated his subordinates. He must have demanded them to do it no matter what with an impossible deadline. In the end, only the lower-level employees suffered from this structure. Yoo-hyun knew that even though he made unreasonable demands himself. He thought it would make things faster. He believed that they had to work hard and sacrifice themselves to catch up with others. That was how Hansung grew based on such efforts and sacrifices. If they thought it was unreasonable, why didn¡¯t they just quit? Yoo-hyun knew better than anyone why they couldn¡¯t do that. The problem was not the quantitative evaluation but the qualitative evaluation. They gave more points to the people who worked all night than the ones who finished their work quickly. They naturally took care of the people who worked hard and paid with their bodies. They imed to aim for the global number one, but the way they worked and evaluated was old-fashioned. That was the same when Yoo-hyun became the president. He had to admit it. He had to change it. To do that, he had to change himself first. That was why he tried to leave work on time and make a personal life for himself, even if it was forced. On a weekend evening. Yoo-hyun received a phone call. It was from his junior Jung Hyun Woo, who was sent to the Ulsan factory. -I¡¯m dying. It¡¯s so hard. ¡°Why?¡± What could be so hard in a week? He wouldn¡¯t have listened to him if it was before. But he had heard so manyints at thepany that he became used to it. Yoo-hyun silently listened to him. -The team leader threw his phone yesterday. Ugh, this ce is worse than a construction site. ¡°Really?¡± -It¡¯s no joke. They have a dinner every day, and they drink ande back at night and work. ¡°You¡¯re having a hard time.¡± -Really¡­ Yoo-hyun agreed with him and Jung Hyun Woo poured out his story for a long time. He must have had other friends, but he contacted Yoo-hyun because he thought of him specially. Maybe he trusted Yoo-hyun more and opened up his bottled-up story. Yoo-hyun suddenly thought of the people he worked with when he was on secondment. When he searched them on thepany intr, they were still there. They were the people he would meet again in a year. The only difference was that Jung Hyun Woo was also there with them. When his long rant was over, Yoo-hyun said. ¡°You did well.¡± -No, I have to do well. I just wanted to whine to you for a bit. I thought you would listen to me. ¡°You can do that anytime.¡± -Ah,e on. I¡¯m already grateful that you got me epted here. ¡°Stop saying that.¡± Who got him epted? He just gave him some advice during the interview. He was too thankful for that. Jung Hyun Woo¡¯s voice came again. -Oh, Eun Ah got a tutoring job and she¡¯s very happy. She said the pay is good too. ¡°Really? She sounded very annoyed when she talked to me.¡± -Hehe, she must be trying to get a free meal from you. She¡¯s a bit cunning. His voice sounded slightly excited. Was this a good sign? Ringing. His phone rang then. ¡°Hyunwoo, just a moment.¡± -Thank you for introducing me to such a nice person. I¡¯ll treat you well when youe to the restaurant^^ It was a text from thedy who owned the rice soup shop. She also used a smiley face when she sent the text. She looked like his mother in that way. It was a good thing anyway. He had said it was no big deal to connect her with a tutor, but it was not an easy task. He had to satisfy both parties and inevitably keep in touch with them. He realized once again that helping someone was not simple. As long as everyone was happy with the oue, he could put an end to this matter. ¡°Phew.¡± -Yes? ¡°No, nothing.¡± -Brother, let¡¯s meet when youe to Seoul. I have so much to talk to you about. Has it been a year since hest saw him? He realized that this guy talked the most. ¡°Okay, call me when youe.¡± He was a charming guy who made him smile nheless. The next day at 5:30 a.m. Even though he opened his eyes, he still saw the memories of his past when he only looked ahead. He sighed with relief after seeing his mother¡¯s gentle text on his phone. He felt confident that he could change everything like his new morning routine. His posture in front of the mirror made him look like a model. As always, his straight back and slightly lifted chin were impressive. It couldn¡¯t be helped. He had taken care of himself thoroughly for 20 years. He had never gained weight and maintained the same weight. He went to a speech academy to improve his voice and a modeling academy to correct his posture. It was his hidden effort as he ran forward without looking back. He looked more muscrtely as he went to the gym after work. His condition was perfect thanks to his morning runs. Han Yoo-hyun, the president, looked at Han Yoo-hyun, the new employee in 2007, in the mirror. He didn¡¯t look much different from the past Yoo-hyun who only looked ahead. Yoo-hyun lowered his head and widened his gaze. Then he saw the scenery in his room next to his reflection in the mirror. On the ivory-colored wallpaper, he saw the faces of many people he had stepped on along the way. They were invisible to Yoo-hyun who only ran forward. Yoo-hyun knew what he had to do. And he was confident that he could do it. ¡°Are you ready?¡± He asked the young Yoo-hyun in the mirror. ¡°Of course. That¡¯s why I¡¯m starting over.¡± The Yoo-hyun in the mirror smiled and turned around quickly. On the wall, he saw the people he had connected with and those he had only taken from. He put aside his guilt and regret for now. He would pay them back for sure. And he would make things better for them for sure. Yoo-hyun faced them without avoiding them. His eyes shone brightly with experience and youthfulness. That¡¯s how a new week began. ¡°I¡¯ll be back from a meeting.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Park Seungwoo, an assistant manager, was busy from Monday morning. He had to prepare for a report and a development department meeting at the same time. Yoo-hyun decided to watch him for now as he felt frustrated. If he wasn¡¯t careful, Park Seungwoo¡¯s end coulde sooner than expected. He couldn¡¯t remember exactly when things went wrong, so he had to be more careful. He couldn¡¯t see the big picture yet, so he wondered if he should cut off what he saw first. If he made a mistake, he might have to step forward himself unwillingly. That wasn¡¯t it. He had to make them work together instead of alone. The people he wanted to help should be the center rather than the immediate results. He had to make them rise up by themselves instead of falling down because of his mistakes orck of consideration. He was sitting at his desk, organizing his thoughts and spinning his pen, when someone came looking for him. It was Shin Chanyong, a section chief. ¡°Do you want to have a cup of tea?¡± ¡°Yes, sure.¡± He had no reason to avoid him, so Yoo-hyun got up from his seat. He remembered that Shin Chanyong was not the type to approach new employees first to help them. He must have wanted something from him. Shin Chanyong, who was walking ahead of him, stopped in front of the conference room next to him. ¡°Look here.¡± ¡°Here?¡± He turned his head following his gaze and saw the inside of the conference room through the gap of the opaque ss window. There was Park Seungwoo, the assistant manager, in there. He looked like he was breaking down surrounded by people with higher positions. Yoo-hyun chuckled. Shin Chanyong¡¯s intention was too childish. Was he that low? He thought that maybe he had overestimated him too much. As if to confirm and kill Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts, Shin Chanyong said. ¡°Tsk tsk, Assistant Manager Park, that guy is breaking down again, breaking down again.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He pretended not to know even though he knew. ¡°Newbie, don¡¯t go and break down like that. It¡¯s embarrassing.¡± You¡¯re the one who¡¯s more embarrassing. Yoo-hyun swallowed the words that came up to his throat and looked at Shin Chanyong. It wasn¡¯t because of the difference in rank that he endured it. He wanted to see how far he would go. Chapter 39: Chapter 39:
Chapter 39 He settled in a shelter and started a conversation with the third part¡¯s gossip. ¡°I don¡¯t know if you know this, but¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s how it is.¡± He didn¡¯t say it outright, but he was insulting them. ording to him, the people in the third part were all idiots who couldn¡¯t do their jobs properly. Kim Hyun-min, the manager who didn¡¯t do any work. Choi Min-hee, the section chief who lost her touch after taking parental leave. Kim Young-gil, the deputy who couldn¡¯t speak English well. Park Seung-woo, the deputy who never finished a project sessfully. He didn¡¯t even mention Lee Chan-ho. He also sprinkled some tiny boasts about himself, who received rewards from thepany and got promoted early. Yoo-hyun just listened to his story. He remembered having a simr conversation in the past. Of course, it was not now, but after a long time had passed. At that time, Yoo-hyun was swayed by Shin Chan-yong¡¯s words. There was one fact that made him do so. The one who was praised by Jo Chan-young, the director, and recognized by Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader, was not the people in the third part, but Shin Chan-yong, the section chief. The image of the third part that Yoo-hyun saw as a new employee who couldn¡¯t speak English well was not much different from Shin Chan-yong¡¯s words. That judgment was the reason why Yoo-hyun epted the dirty hand that Shin Chan-yong offered him. But? It was absolutely not now. Yoo-hyun took a sip of coffee and asked calmly. ¡°Why are you telling me this?¡± Was it because of his unexpected reaction? Shin Chan-yong¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. ¡°What do you think?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°You¡¯re clueless. You looked like you had some sense.¡± ¡°Thank you for yourpliment.¡± Shin Chan-yong nodded his head and continued his words. ¡°I¡¯m giving you an opportunity.¡± ¡°An opportunity?¡± ¡°A chance to cross over from a rotten rope to a rope of sess.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and asked. Shin Chan-yong chuckled. ¡°You know very well that you won¡¯t get anywhere under Park deputy. ¡° ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Of course. You¡¯ll work yourself to death and get no results, and eventually end up in the factory. I wonder if you can even get promoted.¡± ¡°Is that really so?¡± Yoo-hyun feigned ignorance and ttered him. The factory? Did he think he would be scared by something like that? He had a knack for making cheap remarks without much effort. ¡°Just wait and see.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Shin Chan-yong drank his coffee and answered calmly. Then he tried to set the mood and continued his words. ¡°Honestly, I don¡¯t usually say this to a newbie like you. I¡¯m just saying this because I feel sorry for you.¡± ¡°Can I ask you why?¡± ¡°You¡¯re like me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I can see your ambition to seed in your eyes. There¡¯s nothing wrong with having ambition. You have to know how to seize the opportunity if you have ambition.¡± Ambition to seed? That was a ridiculous thing to say. That was the first goal that Yoo-hyun discarded when he came back. Yoo-hyun was so dumbfounded that he looked at Shin Chan-yong. He was looking down at Yoo-hyun with his chin up. ¡®Come on, take the rope I gave you. If you follow me, I¡¯ll make you grow.¡¯ His eyes seemed to say that. If it was in the past? He would have grabbed the bait that he offered before hearing a proper proposal. Of course, there was no way he would do that now. ¡°I don¡¯t know. I don¡¯t think I have much ambition.¡± ¡°Really? I don¡¯t think so. Isn¡¯t helping others first and foremost for recognition? You¡¯re doing your work on purpose right now.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Work? Yoo-hyun hadn¡¯t done any proper work yet. He just answered some phone calls and helped with some errands. What kind of ambition would he have from that? He must have noticed his skillful response and paid attention to him. This guy was funny too. Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders and Shin Chan-yong spoke with patience. ¡°You¡¯re skillful and rxed for a newbie.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°But I know. A duck may look calm on the surface, but it¡¯s paddling hard under the water. How about it? Am I wrong?¡± Yoo-hyun sneered inwardly. What a bullshit. When he didn¡¯t get the answer he wanted, Shin Chan-yong checked the time on his wristwatch. He pretended not to, but his patience was running out. Well, it wasn¡¯t easy for him to talk so much to persuade a subordinate. And he was wasting his precious time with meaningless questions. This was the situation that Shin Chan-yong hated the most. It was time for Yoo-hyun to end it. ¡°Thank you for your kind words, but I think you¡¯re overestimating me.¡± Shin Chan-yong¡¯s brow twitched at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. ¡°¡­I¡¯ve said this much, and you still can¡¯t give me a proper answer? Do you not know anything because you¡¯re a newbie? Or are you just clueless?¡± You¡¯re too quick to catch on. He was trying to stress him out on purpose. ¡°I¡¯mcking a lot as a newbie.¡± He finally revealed his intention. ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯m offering to help you.¡± ¡°Thank you. But I don¡¯t understand.¡± ¡°What don¡¯t you understand? Is it that hard to answer? If you don¡¯t like it, just say no.¡± His tone of voice rose before he knew it. Unlike his usual calm expression, his face was flushed with anger. It was impressive to see him lose hisposure. Yoo-hyun decided to wrap it up here. ¡°I appreciate your offer, but I like my mentor right now.¡± ¡°Are you sure you won¡¯t regret it?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll do my best not to.¡± Yoo-hyun uttered a clich¨¦ and Shin Chan-yongughed in disbelief. ¡°I can see your level by seeing that you give me such an answer even after I¡¯ve said this much.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He must have overestimated him. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t flinch at the fierce gaze. ¡®Go to hell.¡¯ He felt sorry for him. He was honestly one step ahead in terms of career advancement. But he maintained a poker face. Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes as if he didn¡¯t know anything. Then, he heard a deep sigh from Shin Chanyong, the section chief. ¡°Let¡¯s stop here.¡± ¡°Thank you for your time, sir.¡± But he had different thoughts inside. Suck it up. That was his true feeling. Yoo-hyun¡¯s inner thoughts were unknown to Shin Chanyong, who shook his head and got up from his seat. ¡°That¡¯s enough.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes sparkled. Shin Chanyong returned to his office with a look of anger on his face. He had taken the time to treat him to coffee, but the only answer he got was vague and ambiguous. He couldn¡¯t tolerate it, given his personality that demanded sess and superiority. But there was nothing he could do about it. Yoo-hyun was still a new employee. From Shin Chanyong¡¯s perspective, there was no proper way to deal with him. It was the same now. Their eyes met, but Yoo-hyun acted nonchnt and calm. It was obvious what he was thinking inside. Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. Park Seungwoo, the assistant manager, tilted his head at him. ¡°Why? Did something good happen?¡± ¡°No. Just curious. How did the meeting go?¡± ¡°Ha, don¡¯t even ask. It was hell.¡± Park Seungwoo looked exhausted as he ced hisptop on his desk. But he didn¡¯t have a moment to rest. He had to prepare for the preliminary report to the team leader before the main report to the director. As expected, Oh Jaehwan, the team leader, called him as soon as he saw him. ¡°Park!¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°When are you going to do it?¡± ¡°I just finished the meeting. I¡¯ll get ready right away.¡± It was understandable that he was annoyed, but Park Seungwoo smiled at Yoo-hyun. He showed his concern for his junior colleague. Yoo-hyun felt a pang in his chest. He was such a person. He was so kind and yet he¡­ It hurt him. Yoo-hyun bit his lip secretly. He seemed to worry about Yoo-hyun being alone, so he handed him the report materials as well. ¡°Here, take a look at this while you¡¯re bored.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Park Seungwoo patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder and left his seat. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun hovered his mouse button over the file that came in by email. He had a rough idea of what it was about, but it was his first time seeing the details. His face hardened as he checked the report contents. ¡°¡­¡± Click. Click. It was a report with about 100 pages of attachments. It showed how much he had worked hard between the clients, the development team, and the sales marketing for half a year. The core of this report was about the production issue of PDA panels and how to deal with it. Yoo-hyun shook his head at Park Seungwoo¡¯s conclusion on the summary page. ¡°This won¡¯t work.¡± Of course, it was impossible to postpone the agreed schedule with the clients. Cho Chanyoung, the director, would surely think so too. It was a tight schedule from the start, but once they epted it, they had to make it happen. To do that, they had no choice but to pass on the unreasonable schedule to the development team and the vendors. But Park Seungwoo had prepared a n to ease their responsibility out of moral guilt. It was realistic and righteous, but risky for him as a manager. Cho Chanyoung would never ept it. And he was right. ¡°Park! Are you really going to keep doing this!¡± At that moment, a loud voice came from the team table. Oh Jaehwan had started yelling at him just five minutes into the report. Oh Jaehwan¡¯s position was understandable too. He would be the one who suffered the most if things went wrong in the main report. ¡°Ha, this is not easy.¡± Yoo-hyun sighed at the expected scene. It was a doomed project from the start. They would somehow produce a result, but the hardship would be indescribable. He had experienced that in his past. The most serious problem was that the product they had made with such difficulty eventually failed miserably. The train was already speeding towards the wall. Yoo-hyun wanted to get Park Seungwoo out of there somehow. Not by force, but by finding a natural way to do so. That was what he was thinking about. Park Seungwoo came back to his seat with a nk expression. He had been scolded all morning in the meeting and the report. He was not in his right mind. On top of that, Oh Jaehwan had ordered him to prepare the report again from scratch. The main report was imminent, but what was Park Seungwoo thinking? His eyes were unfocused. Yoo-hyun knew the answer, but he asked him directly. ¡°Do you need any help?¡± ¡°Do I look that weak to you? Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m Park Seungwoo.¡± ¡°I know. You¡¯re my mentor.¡± Yeah, he admitted that he had the mental strength to joke in this situation. Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up and Park Seungwoo looked embarrassed and changed the subject. ¡°Let¡¯s go eat.¡± ¡°Sure. Let¡¯s go.¡± They got up from their seats at the same time. Hansung Tower basement floor. There were not onlypany cafeterias, but also various franchise restaurants and famous restaurants. They could eat at any restaurant they wanted and pay for their lunch on a monthly basis. Park Seungwoo and Yoo-hyun preferred thepany cafeteria. It was cheap and fast. The taste of food was not that important to them. Park Seungwoo didn¡¯t have a refined pte anyway. In fact, Yoo-hyun had eaten a lot of high-end food in his past, so he didn¡¯t see much difference between thepany cafeteria and the outside restaurants. Chapter 40: Chapter 40:
Chapter 40 Park Seung-woo, the deputy, casually asked. ¡°How about Ilpumsik today? Is it good?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s good.¡± Yoo-hyun answered cheerfully. Park Seung-woo quickly grabbed a small te with two pieces of chicken on it and ced it on his own te. Then he asked the cookdy behind the counter with a cautious expression. ¡°Can I take one more?¡± ¡°No, you can¡¯t.¡± He was taken aback by her firm answer and had no choice but to turn his head. The cookdy, who had a nk expression, put two pieces of chicken on a small te and ced it on the counter. ¡°Huh?¡± At that moment, her eyes widened when she saw Yoo-hyun, who was standing behind him. He was the employee who greeted her warmly when he was walking with Mi-ok unni a while ago. He had a memorable face because he smiled brightly unlike the arrogant employees of the bigpany. -He helped me when I fell down. If he hadn¡¯t, I would have been in trouble. He¡¯s such a kind person. If you ever see him, take good care of him. Give him some more side dishes or something. Mi-ok unni, who was her close friend and worked as a cleaner in the same building, said that to her. She had made up her mind to repay him someday after hearing Mi-ok unni¡¯s words. And now, she had something to offer to him, who was standing in front of the main menu. Thud. She calmly ced another te of chicken on Yoo-hyun¡¯s te. He was too smart not to notice that she deliberately gave him one more. But he was puzzled because he didn¡¯t know her well. ¡°¡­¡± Park Seung-woo, who had gone ahead, lost his words when he saw that scene. The cookdy¡¯s eyes were still fixed on Yoo-hyun. She even smiled brightly as if she was happy about something. ¡°What is this?¡± He felt like he had been pped by the cookdy of the rice soup restaurant. There seemed to be something about him that made thedies like him. Whether he liked it or not, Yoo-hyun expressed his gratitude. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Oh, don¡¯t mention it. Enjoy your meal. And thank you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He wanted to ask more, but there were people waiting behind him, so he couldn¡¯t talk for long. The only thing he was sure of was that the cookdy showed her favor to him. He didn¡¯t remember anything like this in the past. He sat down and Park Seung-woo grumbled. ¡°Isn¡¯t this discrimination? We pay the same money, but some get one and some get two.¡± ¡°Do you want it?¡± ¡°No, thanks. You¡¯re making me look like a beggar.¡± ¡°Take it.¡± Yoo-hyun handed him the te directly. He seemed to be embarrassed and waved his hand. ¡°No, no. I said no. I don¡¯t like chicken.¡± ¡°¡­¡± As if that was true. He knew very well that he loved chicken like a religion. Park Seung-woo sighed and said with a flushed face. ¡°Let¡¯s eat.¡± It was an episode that happened because of a mere side dish in the cafeteria. Yoo-hyun bit his lower lip and held back hisughter at Park Seung-woo¡¯s mood swings. He couldn¡¯t stand it when Park Seung-woo delivered the final blow. ¡°Hey, are youughing?¡± ¡°Pffft.¡± ¡°Huh? You¡¯reughing? If you don¡¯t believe me, you can eat my chicken too.¡± ¡°Pahaha.¡± Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t hold back anymore and burst intoughter. In the cafeteria full of people, in front of his direct boss. It was a mistake he would never have made in the past. Did he everugh like this before? No, he had everything: power, fame, money. But he neverughed so freely like this. Park Seung-woo growled at him. ¡°Stop it. It¡¯s chicken after work today. Got it?¡± ¡°Yes. Haha.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s eat.¡± He didn¡¯t know why everything was funny to him for no reason. Yoo-hyunughed for a while and finally calmed down his emotions. It was amazing. He didn¡¯t know he couldugh like this. He felt like he had be someone else. Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly once again. It felt like he had found something he had lost. After finishing his meal, Yoo-hyun thought of the cookdy at the counter as he went up. ¡®What was that?¡¯ She didn¡¯t just give him a favor. She definitely recognized him. But he couldn¡¯t remember any direct connection with her. Yoo-hyun had no idea that it was a butterfly effect that happened by chance when he helped the cleanerdy. And the butterfly effect didn¡¯t end there. The cleanerdy greeted him when he came out of the bathroom. ¡°Oh, you must be on your way back from lunch. You look better.¡± ¡°Thank you. Did you have lunch?¡± ¡°Of course, I did. Hohoho. Thank you.¡± She always thanked him whenever she saw him because he helped herst time. It was embarrassing to receive greetings for such a trivial thing. So Yoo-hyun treated her more kindly. And before he knew it, they became acquaintances who exchanged light greetings. To the past Yoo-hyun, the cleanerdy was like a ghost. He didn¡¯t care whether she cleaned the bathroom, changed the water in the water purifier, or vacuumed the office. He didn¡¯t even remember her face even though they had been in the same space for years. But now it was different. She was so friendly that she even spoke to him affectionately. ¡°Have a good day.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± They looked at each other warmly and said goodbye. He felt like he had been hit on the head. He didn¡¯t know yet, but he felt like he had gained something. It wasn¡¯t his intention, but it was one of the things that had changed from the past. Someone was watching him. It was Lee Ae-rin, the secretary of Jo Chan-young, the director. Lee Ae-rin saw the new employee in front of her at the rest area on the 10th floor a while ago. When the cleanerdy fell down, Lee Ae-rin was so shocked that her heart sank. It would have been a disaster if no one had caught her. But he saved her. He didn¡¯t hesitate even though he might have been hurt himself. And he even showed a gentle smile. She was impressed by him. And now, she saw someone else in the bright face of the cleanerdy. She remembered the face of her nanny who had taken care of her like a mother when she was young. Feeling emotional, Lee Ae-rin couldn¡¯t just let him pass by. She wanted to say something to him. ¡°Mr. Han Yoo-hyun.¡± Yoo-hyun turned his head at the voice calling him. A woman with long hair that reached her waist, a pale face and long eyes was smiling at him. ¡°Who are you?¡± He pretended not to know, but Yoo-hyun knew exactly who she was. Lee Ae-rin, an employee. She was the one who got the most advanced information first because she often dealt with Jo Chan-young, the director, and other executives. In other words, she was the information hub of the mobile sales marketing department. She was also someone Yoo-hyun had tried hard to befriend in the past to get information from the executives. But she was so prickly and rigid that it was hard to get close to her. Even the team leaders treated Lee Ae-rin with difficulty. That¡¯s how it was. But something unexpected happened. She smiled and treated him well. She seemed to like him and wanted to help him, but he wasn¡¯t convinced why she was so different from the past. What had changed? His mouth moved involuntarily despite his thoughts. ¡°Thank you for your concern.¡± ¡°And you know¡­¡± Lee Ae-rin¡¯s kindness continued. Regardless of his doubts, Yoo-hyun politely agreed with her words. She was someone who could definitely help hispany life. He didn¡¯t want to use her, but he wanted to be closer to her than in the past. Lee Ae-rin became more interested in Yoo-hyun as they talked. His posture was straight and his voice was soft but powerful. His eye contact was also neat. He exuded a natural confidence that didn¡¯t look like a new employee at all. She had a sense of people because she had dealt with many people. If he had topare Yoo-hyun with someone else? He was simr to Yang Se-ho, the CEO. He was a young CEO who pioneered the socialmerce market in Korea, and he was one of the most impressive people she had ever seen. It didn¡¯t make sense topare a new employee with him, but Yoo-hyun had an aura that he felt from people who had their own positions. And his white skin, attractive eye smile, and long fingers kept catching her eye. ¡®Oh my, what am I thinking!¡¯ She snapped out of it and racked her brain for what to say next. She wanted to talk more and help him somehow. ¡°The meeting room schedule for this month is out. Do you know?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Ites out once a month and it¡¯s better to write it down quickly. Doesn¡¯t your product nning team have regr meetings?¡± ¡°Yes. The biweekly report is on¡­¡± ¡°The second and fourth Thursday. I¡¯ll just write it down for you.¡± Lee Ae-rin ended up taking care of the meeting room that he had every week by herself. She never did that for anyone else, even if the team leader of another team came personally. But this time it was different. Yoo-hyun was really grateful for that. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. It¡¯s nothing.¡± As he listened to Lee Ae-rin¡¯s answer, Yoo-hyun recalled a vague memory. The meeting room was still reserved by hand. He felt again that the system was not yet established. ¡­ That day after work, Yoo-hyun went to the gym as usual. He liked the rough breathing, the sweat smell, and the tension that squeezed his heart. He felt familiar with all of that now. Bang! ¡°Stop. That¡¯s it!¡± At the master¡¯s words, Yoo-hyun lowered his fist that he had stretched out. He felt a tingling sensation in his fingertips that felt good. ¡®I got it.¡¯ He felt more agile as he started to use his feet properly. He could feel himself improving little by little. He became more interested as his skills improved. On the other hand, Park Young-hoon, who had been busy blocking Yoo-hyun¡¯s punches, stuck out his tongue. ¡°Huff huff, I¡¯m dying. Han Yu-hyun, why are you so tough?¡± ¡°It¡¯s thanks to you, hyung.¡± ¡°You brat.¡± He shook his head and bumped his fist against Yoo-hyun¡¯s fist that he held out. Chapter 41: Chapter 41:
Chapter 41 Thud. After a short practice, Yoo-hyun came down from the ring. The gym manager patted his back and encouraged him. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you did well. You seem to be improving every time, don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Manager, what about me?¡± The manager sneered at Park Young Hoon¡¯s question. ¡°Young Hoon, you need to work harder. How many mistakes did you make on the ring?¡± ¡°That¡¯s because Yoo-hyun¡­¡± ¡°Enough with the excuses. Yoo-hyun, here.¡± The manager cut off Park Young Hoon¡¯s words. He then gave Yoo-hyun a warm smile and handed him a drink. Naturally, Park Young Hoon protested. ¡°Manager, why do you only give it to Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give you one when you improve your skills.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled as he received the drink. He could clearly see that the manager was hiding another drink behind his back. ¡°Really, you favor the original members too much¡­¡± ¡°What?¡± As a drink popped out of the manager¡¯s hand, Park Young Hoon quickly took back his words. ¡°No, I mean, you are such a great manager. Hehe.¡± This was also a familiar scene. Then, Oh Jung Wook, who had sparred with Yoo-hyun for the first time, shouted loudly. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s stop arguing and eat.¡± ¡°Are you already here?¡± ¡°Yes. I also brought some free dumplings!¡± ¡°Oh, there¡¯s also liquor!¡± Eating delivery food on the gym floor after working out was also the same. It felt natural to him now. ¡°Yoo-hyun, eat a lot. You¡¯re too skinny.¡± ¡°I sweat every day, so it¡¯s natural to lose weight.¡± ¡°Then what about Young Hoon?¡± The manager¡¯s fact bomb made Park Young Hoon pause as he was eating jajangmyeon. He rolled his eyes around. ¡°Should I stop eating?¡± ¡°Look at me. I might hit you if you do well.¡± The manager flexed his upper body and taunted him. Park Young Hoon quickly straightened his face. ¡°Let¡¯s just eat.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± The people sitting aroundughed and Yoo-hyun also joined them. Would he have ever imagined this in the past? Definitely not. But now this ce had be an indispensable part of Yoo-hyun¡¯s life. The people he was with were also the same. They were all warm and kind people, no matter how they got together. ¡°Here, Yoo-hyun. Eat some sweet and sour pork too.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± He was especially grateful to the manager who took care of him one by one. If he hadn¡¯t held on to him, Yoo-hyun would have lived without knowing this good ce. So he naturally wanted to repay him. ¡®Is there anything I can do to help?¡¯ Yoo-hyun quickly looked around and asked. ¡°Manager, are you going to keep managing the roster by hand as the number of members increases?¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s too much trouble.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you get a system for that?¡± ¡°Nah, there¡¯s no need to waste money on that.¡± Yoo-hyun thought differently. It didn¡¯t matter if they did it by hand in thepany conference room, but it was different for the gym. They had to manage the fees and also provide different programs ording to each person¡¯s level. It might be okay for now, but it would only get harder as time went by. Kim Tae Soo, who had just debuted as a pro fighter, chimed in. ¡°We tried it before, but thatpany wasn¡¯t very good. Oh, manager. You also looked for other ces, right?¡± ¡°Those guys were even more scammers.¡± ¡°They asked for twice as much? Anyway, they were too expensive. They also charged extra for maintenance fees. And most importantly, they weren¡¯t trustworthy. Why? Do you know any ce?¡± Kim Tae Soo conveyed the manager¡¯s specific thoughts for him. It all came down to money and trust issues. If that was the case? Yoo-hyun nced at Park Young Hoon. ¡°We have a financial expert here, don¡¯t we?¡± ¡°Me?¡± Park Young Hoon pointed at himself and smirked. What did a fund manager have to do with a gym electronic system? Yoo-hyun said. ¡°You have a lot of sessful self-employed clients, right? Isn¡¯t there anyone who owns a gym?¡± ¡°There is.¡± ¡°Then just ask them. It would be easy topare if we had a list of verifiedpanies.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. I could even lower the price by just poking around a few ces.¡± The manager frowned and asked him. ¡°Young Hoon, why didn¡¯t you tell me this earlier?¡± ¡°Huh? I didn¡¯t think of it.¡± ¡°Kid! You¡¯re so useful!¡± ¡°Ah, thank you¡­¡± Park Young Hoon¡¯s mouth curled up at the manager¡¯s unexpectedpliment. The manager then moved the te of sweet and sour pork in front of him to Yoo-hyun¡¯s side. He then turned all the attention to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun, eat more sweet and sour pork. It¡¯s all thanks to you.¡± ¡°But Young Hoon is doing it, not me.¡± ¡°No. He would never do it if I left him alone.¡± Park Young Hoon red up at that. ¡°Manager! I¡¯m doing the work, why do you only take care of Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Kid, aren¡¯t you going to debut as a pro soon?¡± ¡°A pro?¡± ¡°Yeah. Are you going to stay fat like that?¡± ¡°Of course not. I¡¯ll work hard!¡± The manager was not just anyone. He was a master at coaxing and soothing one member. Hisst words were the final blow. ¡°It will take a very long time, though.¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± The peopleughed as they heard the manager¡¯s muttering. Sweating, eating,ughing, and talking like this. All of this was so precious to Yoo-hyun now. The next morning. A man called Park Seung Woo. He was Hwang Dong Shik, a senior from the second part. ¡°Park, did you book the meeting room for the biweekly report?¡± ¡°Oh! Right!¡± ¡°Hey, you have to do that. You¡¯re the deputy secretary when I¡¯m on vacation.¡± Every team had a secretary role. They shared the tasks that were needed to keep the team running smoothly, besides their main duties. Hwang Dong Shik¡¯s secretary role was ¡®meeting in charge¡¯, which meant he was responsible for taking care of the team¡¯s overall meetings. When he was absent, the backup member was Park Seung Woo. But Park Seung Woo was so busy with preparing for an urgent report that he couldn¡¯t take care of it. His face turned pale because of that. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯ll do it right away.¡± ¡°It¡¯s toote. The reservation must be full by now.¡± The meeting room reservation cycle was renewed every month. Individual meetings could be changed by negotiation, but the team regr meetings had to be booked in advance. They had to reserve arge meeting room that could fit all the team members, but it filled up quickly. Hwang Dong Shik rubbed his throbbing head. He had a headache thinking that he would get scolded by the team leader for not booking the meeting room in advance. Then, Yoo-hyun, who quickly intervened, said to Park Seung Woo. ¡°I reserved it.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Thursday afternoon at 4 o¡¯clock, right? I reserved the time ording to the biweekly schedule.¡± ¡°When?¡± Park Seung Woo asked incredulously. ¡°Yesterday. You said it was a biweekly report this Thursday.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Wow, Park. You used the newbie well. Good job.¡± Hwang Dong Shik gave him a thumbs up and Park Seung Woo blinked his eyes in disbelief. ¡°No, no.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s fine. Thank you. Thank you, Yoo-hyun.¡± Thud thud. He even received a smile from Hwang Dong Shik, who was always grumpy. Park Seung Woo felt flustered. ¡®I think I did tell him that there was a biweekly report¡­¡¯ Even if he understood his gibberish words perfectly, how could he think of reserving a meeting room? Was this something possible with just sense? He turned his head and saw Yoo-hyun shrugging his shoulders as if he didn¡¯t know. What a pretty guy. He couldn¡¯t stop smiling when he looked at him. ¡°Thank you. You smart guy.¡± ¡°Sir, are you trying to hug me?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with that? We¡¯re both men.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t like men.¡± Yoo-hyun leaned back his chair lightly and avoided him. The atmosphere in the office became even more harmonious after that. Especially Park Seung Woo¡¯s face was like a warm spring breeze. ¡°What are you doing? Are you still looking at the textbook? Ask me if you don¡¯t understand anything. I¡¯ll tell you everything.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll do that.¡± Park Seung Woo tapped Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder, who was sitting next to him, and looked proud. He seemed to want to teach him something even though he was busy. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t want to break his mood, so he nodded along. But it was a bit burdensome that he kept looking at him and giggling. He muttered to himself as if talking to himself. ¡°I want to teach him something¡­¡± The truth was, there wasn¡¯t much work given to new employees. They couldn¡¯t give them work right away since they didn¡¯t know anything. Instead, they had to teach them how to do it by sticking with them, but that also took time. That¡¯s why there was a six-month OJT (on-the-job training) period for new employees. Of course, it didn¡¯t matter if they were busy, OJT period or not. Park Seung Woo kept getting annoyed by Yoo-hyun. Carefully. He even took out his notebook and business card holder. His efforts were clearly visible on the densely filled notebook. The business card holder had not only the cards ofpanies or other departments or teams, but also their characteristics and points to note. It was definitely not a material made to show off to anyone. Yoo-hyun had never seen it before either. Park Seung Woo handed him the notebook and business card holder without any hesitation. ¡°Study this. It¡¯s a trade secret, so you have to listen to me well.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s sincere answer made him happy and Park Seung Woo said generously. ¡°I¡¯ll give you everything since I¡¯m giving it to you. Log in to myputer. I¡¯ll share it with you.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± ¡°You¡¯re so smart. You get it right away.¡± Park Seung Woo¡¯s face was full of smiles. He logged in to Park Seung Woo¡¯sputer through thepany inte, and there was a work folder. It was huge. It was a time when the concept of cloudputing hadn¡¯t been introduced yet, so they collected all the data on their personalputers. Especially Park Seung Woo was the type who collected everything and then looked at it. The folder tree showed that he had organized it well. He gave him all this? They were data organized in his own style, not in a unified format. Even the report for his assigned report that he was organizing until just now was in there. ¡®Market research,pany list, exhibition analysis data, technical report, business n¡­¡¯ The folder names had numbers in front of them to make them easy to see in order. The subfolders were organized by year. It would take a day just to open it. He must have wanted to give him a lot. Yoo-hyun was grateful. Sincerity makes ttery natural. ¡°You¡¯re such a cool senior.¡± ¡°Hahaha, it¡¯ll take you a year to see all that. Just think of it as something that exists.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll buy you coffee.¡± ¡°Hey, how can I mooch off my junior? I¡¯ll treat you big time after the report is done.¡± Park Seung Woo boasted. Yoo-hyun smiled and looked at the monitor that was copying. New folders wereing in one by one in the open space. He opened one of the files. It would take a year to see all this? He chuckled to himself. Other people wouldn¡¯t dare to do it, but Yoo-hyun was different. He had experience in doing actual work, and his vision wasn¡¯t stuck in the part, but aimed at the whole group. He could guess the whole content by just looking at the first page of the report. He had gotten used to Han Sung Electronics¡¯ report style. He felt like his memory was getting clearer now. The chronology that Yoo-hyun reconstructed and recorded was mostly written down from Yoo-hyun¡¯s achievements. He looked at the business n for this year and the next year that he was writing, and checked the ongoing projects, and the overall outline began to emerge. Chapter 42: Chapter 42:
Chapter 42 Yoo-hyun remembered the cause and effect of the condensed records clearly. ¡°That¡¯s right. That¡¯s how it was.¡± He nodded as he looked over the data. He had figured out what he needed to fix from now on. Did Park Seung Woo know? How his data, which he simply gave out of curiosity, woulde back to him. Yoo-hyun quickly summarized the contents and moved to the rest area to meet his colleagues. Actually, today was an important day. When he arrived, his colleague Kwon Se Jung, who hade earlier, was sighing deeply. Did something else happen that he didn¡¯t remember? Yoo-hyun asked cautiously. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is something bothering you?¡± ¡°You¡¯re here? No. It¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°Tell me. I¡¯ll listen.¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Maybe because he had built a strong trust rtionship with Yoo-hyun, Kwon Se Jung honestly spilled his troubles. The friction with a certain boss, the work environment that was different from his expectations, the team atmosphere that forced him to work overtime were the problems. It was amonint that any new employee would have experienced at least once. It was not something he should be saying after only a week of working at thepany. If it were before, he would have cursed him inwardly for being spoiled. He would have said that he should be grateful for working at a bigpany that paid him more than others and endure it. But now he knew. He knew that what seemed like nothing could be a big deal for someone, enough to make them give up on thepany. He had dismissed it as a personal choice, but looking back, it was almost like thepany had turned its back on him. And Yoo-hyun was one of the people who forced him to make that choice. As Yoo-hyun was thinking of what to say to him, Kwon Se Jung said. ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t think it¡¯s that serious.¡± ¡°Then what?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not like working at apany is a drama. But do you know what the real problem is? I don¡¯t know what I¡¯m supposed to do here.¡± ¡°How would you know what to do as a new employee? You¡¯ll learn as you go.¡± Yoo-hyun gave him sincere advice, but Kwon Se Jung answered with a troubled expression. ¡°I know. I know, but¡­ It doesn¡¯t seem like a problem with a clear answer.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He could tell what kind of trouble it was by his expression. Yoo-hyun decided to listen quietly for now. ¡°When I was in school, all I had to do was follow the instructions. The goal of the exam was clear too. I thought working at apany would be like that.¡± ¡°But it¡¯s not?¡± ¡°Yeah. My senior told me to do it myself. He didn¡¯t give me anything. And when I asked him what to do, he asked me if I knew what I was doing.¡± ¡°What did he say?¡± ¡°He told me to think about it before asking. But how can I think without anything? Really¡­¡± The rest of the story was as expected. He became more aware of his surroundings, tense all day, and made mistakes for no reason. Since he had no work, sitting still felt like sitting on needles. That vicious cycle made Kwon Se Jung¡¯s chest feel suffocated. It was not only Kwon Se Jung¡¯s trouble. It was only possible in dramas for new employees who had received spoon-fed education all their lives to do what thepany wanted them to do on their own. They all fell and bumped and broke and grew little by little. Some were slower and some were faster. Eventually, they would naturally do it as if nothing had happened. Just like a baby learning to walk for the first time. There was no realistic advice that Yoo-hyun could give him right now. Whatever he said would sound like a clich¨¦ self-help book. In this case? Honesty was the answer. ¡°Me too.¡± ¡°You too? Why? You¡¯re doing great.¡± ¡°What do you mean great? I¡¯m just pretending. I¡¯m very conscious too.¡± ¡°Really¡­?¡± Kwon Se Jung looked at him doubtfully, but it was true. If he could score how much he cared about his surroundings, Yoo-hyun would have been several times higher than Kwon Se Jung. Of course, the difference was that he was doing it with ease. Anyway, Yoo-hyun wanted to convey a sense of empathy to Kwon Se Jung. He respected Yoo-hyun so much that he didn¡¯t believe him. That¡¯s when Min Jeong Hyuk showed up. ¡°Sorry I¡¯mte.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s okay. Sit down.¡± ¡°Okay. Sigh¡­¡± Why is he like this? ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± When Yoo-hyun asked, Min Jeong Hyuk sighed deeply and poured out his woes. It was exactly the same as what Kwon Se Jung had said, except for the vocabry and order. Even the part about being frustrated by not having any work. He even added a spoonful of envy. ¡°I envy you guys.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Marketing and product nning must not be like this.¡± It was not something he should say while belonging to the most powerful sales team. He didn¡¯t know its value yet, so he could say that. Yoo-hyun looked at Kwon Se Jung first, who had lost his words. Then he slowly looked at Min Jeong Hyuk, who still had a frustrated expression. The two had a strange chemistry. Yoo-hyun chuckled and said. ¡°Hyung and Se Jung, you must have a deep connection.¡± ¡°Why? But Se Jung, what¡¯s wrong with you? Why do you look so gloomy?¡± ¡°No, I was just worrying about something useless.¡± Kwon Se Jung seemed to have realized something through the mirror of Min Jeong Hyuk. It was a big help to know that everyone had the same troubles. That¡¯s why they say colleagues, colleagues. It didn¡¯t match his regretful expression, but it was true. Min Jeong Hyuk patted Kwon Se Jung¡¯s shoulder and said. ¡°That¡¯s right, Se Jung. Don¡¯t worry about me. I¡¯m not even on the list of worries.¡± ¡°You¡¯re exactly the same.¡± Kwon Se Jung replied, but Min Jeong Hyuk dismissed it as a joke. ¡°It¡¯s okay. I just said it to get somefort. Don¡¯t mind me. It¡¯ll all work out in time, right?¡± Then he quickly changed the subject. ¡°Oh, Yoo-hyun. You haven¡¯t had your interview yet, right?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m going in soon.¡± ¡°Be careful. I almost got into trouble for saying something wrong.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°He asked me what I was doing, so I just told him what I saw.¡± ¡°And then?¡± ¡°He kept asking me questions¡­ How am I supposed to answer? But his eyes looked like he was testing me.¡± Kwon Se Jung, who had an interview yesterday, also chimed in. ¡°I said I had noints, but he kept telling me to talk more. I foolishly brought up the overtime issue and got nothing out of it.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, you should stay quiet as much as possible. If you say something, he¡¯ll catch you by the tail.¡± He understood perfectly. Jo Chan Young, the director of mobile sales marketing, was the type to dig deep into things. The best answer would be to just listen to him, but he couldn¡¯t do that this time. He had something he had to do for Park Seung Woo¡¯s sake. This interview was a preliminary step for that. Finally, it was time for his interview with Jo Chan Young. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re here?¡± ¡°Hello.¡± Lee Ae Rin, the secretary in charge, greeted Yoo-hyun more warmly than before. She showed her overflowing affection with her eyes that stared at him intently. It was a behavior that he had never seen before. ¡°I made you iced coffee. Is that okay?¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun gave a perfunctory answer, but Lee Ae Rin smiled brightly and led him in. Knock knock. ¡°Sir, the new employee Han Yoo-hyun is here.¡± ¡°Tell him toe in.¡± He heard Jo Chan Young¡¯s voice. Yoo-hyun bowed slightly to Lee Ae Rin and sat down at the table. He knew that a guest had just left, but Jo Chan Young was reading a newspaper. It was a kind of show-off that represented his personality. Yoo-hyun scanned the surrounding information for a short time, such as the contents of the newspaper he was reading, the watch he was wearing, the new shoes he bought, the painting on the wall, etc. The more information he gathered, the more vividly he remembered his past. Jo Chan Young. The core of the mobile sales marketing department on the 12th floor, and the person who had all the choices. He was also the person he had to make an ally of in order to fix things. At first, he nned to get closer to him slowly over time, but he changed his mind. He decided to help him right away for Park Seung Woo¡¯s report that was imminent. Direct help was impossible in terms of time and rank. Then he had to use a roundabout way. Today¡¯s interview was a prelude for that. Thud. Jo Chan Young put down the newspaper and looked at Yoo-hyun with his big eyes that popped out. It was the same look that Min Jeong Hyuk said he felt like he was being tested. Kwon Se Jung also said it was hard and scary, but no. Yoo-hyun felt morefortable with senior executives like Jo Chan Young than with his colleagues. Of course, his position changed from being treated to being adjusted, but his mind was rxed. Because it was simpler and easier to predict. Jo Chan Young looked at the coffee on the table and opened his mouth. ¡°It¡¯s rare for this secretary to bring coffee herself. You¡¯re lucky.¡± ¡°Yes. Thanks to her, I¡¯m having a good coffee.¡± ¡°Haha, what kind of coffee do you think it is?¡± It was Jo Chan Young¡¯s typical way of speaking to catch him by the tail. If he said he didn¡¯t know here, he would ask why he said it was good coffee. That¡¯s when his words would start to get tangled up. The best answer would be to just reduce his words. But Yoo-hyun¡¯s goal was not simply to get through the interview smoothly. He deliberately provoked a question for the same reason. ¡°It smells strong and a bit sour, so I think it¡¯s Kenyan beans.¡± ¡°Kenyan? Is that good?¡± As expected, he took the bait. As someone who loved coffee enough to have a coffee machine in his office that wasn¡¯t used much at that time, he showed a curious reaction. There was nothing more effective than arousing curiosity in getting closer to people. Yoo-hyun took a short breath and spoke confidently. ¡°As far as I know, it seems like she used Kenya AA beans, which are quite good beans.¡± ¡°Oh, now that you mention it, I have a capsule that tastes simr to Kenya AA.¡± ¡°But don¡¯t you think this coffee has a deeper vor?¡± ¡°Now that I taste it, it does.¡± Yoo-hyun continued his words while watching Jo Chan Young¡¯s expression change subtly. ¡°I think it¡¯s because there are a lot of bubbles on top. It seems like the beans were roasted not long ago.¡± ¡°Does that make a difference?¡± ¡°I heard that it means that she roasted them herself, not buying them from a specialty store.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ Now that you say that, the vor does seem richer.¡± ¡°Yes, I think she put a lot of effort into taking care of you, sir.¡± Jo Chan Young showed a satisfied expression at the words that she took care of him. On the other hand, Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly. ¡®I should thank Lee Ae Rin.¡¯ He used the information he learned from her appropriately. He might not know, but he had created an image of being professional. It might seem ridiculous that his eyes would change with just one coffee, but people are that simple. Thanks to that, his conversation with Jo Chan Young became much closer. ¡°Let¡¯s see your entrance score¡­ You¡¯re first?¡± ¡°I was lucky.¡± ¡°Haha, it¡¯s not just luck.¡± ¡°You¡¯re too kind.¡± Yoo-hyun pretended to be humble. He briefly rolled his eyes to the upper right and blinked. He was implying that he was recalling something in his head. He touched his watch and nodded his head, which was his habit when he was worried. ¡°So that¡¯s why Park Doo Sik said that?¡± ¡°Can I ask what he said?¡± ¡°Haha, no. No. It¡¯s just a mutter. Anyway, you¡¯re a good talent.¡± The fact that Park Doo Sik, the manager of the personnel team, came up meant that he had set up his background well. What could a new employee have to offer? Yoo-hyun had a bit of ack of academic background, but being first in the training center was not something anyone could do. Plus, with the words from the personnel team, he could have enough halo effect. Chapter 43: Chapter 43:
Chapter 43 Yoo-hyun sensed the liking in the eyes of Jo Chan-young, the executive director, and proceeded to assess the situation. He mirrored his habit of wrinkling his nose, his slightly tilted body to the left, and his folded hands on the table. He slowly followed his breathing as if being drawn in, and even matched his blinking. Doing this much would make anyone unconsciously empathize with the other person¡¯s emotions, even if they had some guard up. It was not a big deal to open the door of Jo Chan-young¡¯s heart, who had liked him from the start. Jo Chan-young¡¯s face rxed as he enjoyed the conversation with Yoo-hyun. Before long, he began to talk about his past hardships. ¡°Haha, when I was young¡­¡± ¡°That must have been tough.¡± ¡°Oh boy¡­¡± It was his life story that Yoo-hyun had heard so many times that he still remembered some parts of it. Yoo-hyun gave positive reactions and picked up on his speech patterns. He often ended his sentences with ~looked like this. This showed that he was clearly a visual person. People tend to be attracted to those who speak with the same senses. This was already proven academically. ¡°You are really amazing. I admire you.¡± ¡°Hehe, do you think so?¡± Jo Chan-young chuckled at Yoo-hyun¡¯s response. Listening attentively was not a big deal. He just had to empathize more and think from the other person¡¯s perspective. He naturally guided the conversation in a direction that allowed him to vent his inner desires. And now was the time. Yoo-hyun turned his gaze to the wall and opened his mouth. ¡°Did you really paint that on the wall?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Jo Chan-young was slightly surprised by Yoo-hyun¡¯s use of professional terms. ¡°It looks very ssical. I tried to learn it too, but using oil paints was really hard.¡± ¡°Oh, you paint too?¡± ¡°A little bit.¡± ¡°Hehehe, I knew you had a good sense. Actually, when I was in college, I was in an art club¡­¡± As expected, he started to talk about his college days. His legs that were out of the table moved towards Yoo-hyun, and his upper body leaned forward until his butt barely touched the chair. The quick eyebrow movements that showed in hisughter proved that he had a strong liking for Yoo-hyun. This was enough to set up for tomorrow. Yoo-hyun went straight ahead without hesitation. ¡°Did you have someone you wanted to be like in thepany?¡± Jo Chan-young touched his watch and nodded his head. He didn¡¯t seem to think much about it. He probably thought he was the best in the world, but he wouldn¡¯t say that here. ¡°Well, yes. The group leader. We worked in the same part.¡± ¡°Someone like a mentor to you.¡± ¡°Well, something like that.¡± ¡°That¡¯s cool.¡± He could have just said yes, but hesitating meant he didn¡¯t really mean it. It didn¡¯t matter if he really thought of the group leader as a mentor or not. What mattered was the question he would get back from this one. Since he had been mirroring him thoroughly, he could predict what he would say without missing a word. ¡°Hehe, what about you?¡± ¡°I really want to be like my mentor.¡± He answered quickly without hesitation, giving him confidence. His serious eyes added sincerity to the words of a new employee who had just joined. ¡°Who is your mentor? If you are in part 3¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager.¡± ¡°Oh, Park Seung-woo.¡± Jo Chan-young¡¯s eyebrows narrowed slightly. His mouth curled up on one side as if saying ¡®that can¡¯t be¡¯. But Yoo-hyun was not someone who would falter at that point. ¡°He always wondered how to do better on the project he was working on.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± He heard an annoyed cough sound. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t care and continued. ¡°He didn¡¯t eat lunch and keptmunicating with the team leader and part leader. It was impressive.¡± ¡°Unexpected.¡± ¡°Sometimes he worked passionately for half a day without getting up from his seat. It was so impressive that I wanted to be like him.¡± He spoke quickly without avoiding eye contact, giving him trustworthiness. And with specificpliments added, his expression changed subtly. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes. And he had a lot of pride in the PDA project he was working on. He said several times that he wanted to make it a sess.¡± ¡°I thought he hated doing it¡­¡± He let him say such things to himself. He had to make him doubt that maybe he was wrong, maybe he didn¡¯t see the whole picture. That was Yoo-hyun¡¯s job right now. ¡°He looked very confident in what he was doing. I haven¡¯t met many people, but those who act like that always seed.¡± It might seem arrogant, but he had to appear confident. There is a term called confirmation bias. People only ept what matches their own thoughts. If Park Seung-woo had an image of being unwilling and ipetent, no matter how well he did, only that part would stand out. What Yoo-hyun wanted to do was to nt a contrary image in his mind. If he went through a series of processes, he would realize that he had misunderstood him. That he was trying hard. If he had such thoughts, even a little bit, he would surely see Park Seung-woo¡¯s strengths. What was Jo Chan-young feeling right now? Yoo-hyun watched his expression change every moment and moved the topic at the right time. ¡°About what you said earlier¡­¡± ¡°Hehe, yes. That was¡­¡± The atmosphere became light again, andughter came back. He was talkative and hot-tempered, but as far as Yoo-hyun remembered, he was not a viin with a rotten heart. He was just one of the typical bosses you could see in anypany. Even such a boss could say these words if you opened his heart. As expected, Jo Chan-young¡¯s face brightened up a lot. ¡°Hahaha, I finally met a new employee I like. You said your name was Han Yu-hyun, right? We should have a drink and talk more.¡± ¡°I look forward to having a good time with you, sir.¡± ¡°Kekkek, I like your cheerfulness. A man should be like that.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun maintained his manners until the end. Jo Chan-youngughed heartily, but felt curious. It was not a drinking party, but when did he have such a pleasant conversation? Was it because he was a new employee? He felt so familiar and friendly, like a son. He wanted to teach him something more. ¡°Now don¡¯t forget that spirit. A new employee should have guts. You have to ask and challenge if you don¡¯t know. Even if it¡¯s me. Got it?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± ¡°Ha ha, good, good. Well then,¡± Yoo-hyun shook the hand of Jo Chan Young, the executive director, and met his gaze head-on. In the past, he had only tried to please him to get a high evaluation, but now it was different. He wanted to try to correct what was wrong. Of course, it wasn¡¯t about him. He had to change his team members. To do that, he had to move the person in charge who was at the center of power. The upper stream had to be clear for the lower stream to be clear. Jo Chan Young, who had no idea of Yoo-hyun¡¯s true intentions, just smiled happily. -Thank you for your hard work today.? ? ? The message and song that announced the end of the working hours came on. It was a meaningless notification, but there was no need to stay longer when there was nothing to do. As Yoo-hyun was getting ready to leave, he heard the voice of Kim Hyun Min, the part leader. ¡°Park, are you still not done?¡± How could he be done already? Park Seung Woo had been scolded twice by the team leader and was revising his report again. ¡°Yes. I¡¯m working hard on it.¡± ¡°Hey, the team leader said he had something at home and left early. There¡¯s a new guy here too. Let¡¯s just go have a drink. Okay?¡± Kim Hyun Min, the part leader, provoked Park Seung Woo who was doing well. It didn¡¯t matter if he got scolded this way or that way. He might as well just get scolded without working. Yoo-hyun also wanted to have a drink with the part people he hadn¡¯t seen for a long time. But not today. Jo Chan Young would judge Park Seung Woo¡¯s passion by whether he stayed after work or not. The seed he had nted could go to waste. Yoo-hyun spoke before Park Seung Woo could make up his mind. ¡°Kim, I have something at home today and I have to go early. Can we postpone it?¡± Kim Hyun Min was the kind of person who would ept this kind of excuse. He didn¡¯t like staying at work himself. ¡°Really? Sure, sure. Then what should we do today?¡± He hoped he would give up, but his eyes were still on Park Seung Woo, and Park Seung Woo hesitated again. He looked like he really wanted to just leave work as it was. That wouldn¡¯t do. Yoo-hyun asked Park Seung Woo as if he suddenly remembered something. ¡°Oh, Park. How do you get English conversation coaching?¡± ¡°What are you talking about out of the blue? That¡¯s only for executives.¡± ¡°I heard him say he was getting coaching today when I had a meeting with him.¡± It wasn¡¯t a lie. He had heard it directly from him when they were talking about this and that earlier. Due to the nature of his job that required a lot of foreignnguages, he offered English, Japanese, and Chinese conversation sses in the morning, lunchtime, and evening for those who applied. Among them, the executives received one-on-one coaching in their executive offices. In other words, he wouldn¡¯t go home right away today but finish his conversation first. He hoped he would get it by now. Fortunately, Park Seung Woo seemed to give up his hesitation and sighed. ¡°Ah¡­¡­ He¡¯s stayingte today. Sigh¡­¡­. Kim, I don¡¯t think I can do it. Yoo-hyun, you go ahead.¡± ¡°Well, can¡¯t help it. Let¡¯s drink tomorrow.¡± ¡°Yes. Have a good night.¡± ¡®Phew.¡¯ Yoo-hyun let out a sigh of relief. It wasn¡¯t a big deal if he stayedte or not today, but he wished he would be considerate. Maybe? Jo Chan Young might see Park Seung Woo working alone in the part on his way out and smile with satisfaction. Maybe the seed Yoo-hyun nted would sprout a little bit more. ¡°Park, you¡¯re really working hard. I¡¯ll go ahead.¡± Yoo-hyun said goodbye to Park Seung Woo who had resisted temptation once and left. That evening. Park Seung Woo was sitting in front of his monitor with a sullen face. It wasn¡¯t a particrly busy day, so it was after the other team members had left early. ¡°I should have just left. I should have just had a drink.¡± He would get scolded again even if he fixed it like this. He might as well get scolded without working. His eyes kept wandering to the phone on his desk. He wanted to call the part leader right now. He was seriously contemting when he felt someone behind him. Park Seung Woo turned his head. There was Jo Chan Young standing there. He was startled and jumped up. ¡°D-director.¡± ¡°Sit down, sit down.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh¡­¡­¡± ¡°What are you worrying about? Why don¡¯t you go home?¡± ¡°I have a lot to improve.¡± Park Seung Woo scratched his head and answered. He probably said it because he was really insecure, but modesty was poison in thepany. It was better to act a little arrogant and bluff. When the result is bad, people say ¡®as expected¡¯ to someone who has a bad image. But when someone who has a good image produces a bad result, they feel more human. It¡¯s like finding a faulty stitch on a luxury bag and feeling like it¡¯s handmade. The reason why Park Seung Woo didn¡¯t catch Jo Chan Young¡¯s eye in the first ce was because he couldn¡¯t dress himself up like Shin Chan Yong. But not today. Jo Chan Young¡¯s eyes were different from before. His humble appearance seemed to show that he was working harder without being tainted by anything. He was honest, diligent, and didn¡¯t y tricks. Now Jo Chan Young saw the strengths of Park Seung Woo that he hadn¡¯t seen before. The passionate image of Park Seung Woo that Yoo-hyun had nted in his heart was taking root. Of course, Jo Chan Young said something gentle. ¡°Don¡¯t push yourself too hard. Okay?¡± ¡°Ah, no.¡± ¡°Alright. Good work.¡± ¡°Yes! Have a good night!¡± Jo Chan Young smiled and patted Park Seung Woo¡¯s back. Chapter 44: Chapter 44:
Chapter 44 Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, sprang up from his seat and bowed deeply. ck ck. He did not raise his head until the sound of the shoes faded away. It was such a breathtaking moment. ¡°Phew,¡± He let out a sigh of relief after Jo Chan-young, the director,pletely disappeared from his sight. He wiped his sweaty hands on his pants. What on earth had happened? He thought he would get scolded for writing such a thing, but he just let it go. And he even smiled warmly at him, something he had never seen before. Park Seung-woo felt both nervous and happy. It was just a pat on the back, but it felt like all his hard work had paid off. Being a sryman was nothing special. He worked hard to get recognition and praise. Park Seung-woo unconsciously smiled. ¡°You did well to stay.¡± Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun returned home and sank into deep thoughts. People can change with a word of praise or a warm word. Yoo-hyun, who had a long career in thepany, knew this very well. But he was not a generous boss who gavepliments. ¡°Crazy.¡± Even he thought he was too perfectionist. So no matter how good the results his subordinates brought him, he was never satisfied. Maybe his cold demeanor pushed people away? ¡°I didn¡¯t have to do that.¡± He muttered to himself and sat at the table. He picked up the picture frame next to him. There was a portrait of Yoo-hyun drawn on it. It was a work by his younger sister Han Jae-hee, who insisted on giving him a gift when he joined thepany. ¡°Right. You did well.¡± He was not an art expert, but he liked it. His sister regretted studying art in the past, but that was because she had no one around her to boost her confidence. Yoo-hyun immediately picked up his phone and looked for his sister¡¯s number. -Huh, oppa? After several repeated rings, Han Jae-hee¡¯s voice came out with a twisted tongue. She sounded like she had drunk a lot. A conversation with his drunk sister? It was the first time. He was such an indifferent oppa. ¡°Just called. You¡¯re doing well, right?¡± -What? Doing well, of course. ¡°I¡¯m using the handkerchief you gave me. Thank you.¡± -Don¡¯t say that again. Oh, that¡¯s expensive. So you have to give me something expensive. You know? Puhaha. Han Jae-hee¡¯s voice was brighter than he expected. There was no awkwardness trying to match him. If he tried harder to get closer, wouldn¡¯t he be able to see this cheerful side of her even when she wasn¡¯t drunk? Like a normal sibling rtionship that people often see. ¡°And you know the portrait you drew of me. Mom sent it to me by courier.¡± -Huh? He put sincerity in his voice even though it was over the phone. ¡°I looked at it again and I think you drew it really well.¡± -What? What? Why did that go there? ¡°I framed it and hung it on the wall. I told you I raised an art school sister well, right? Thank you so much.¡± -Yikes! I told you to throw it away. It¡¯s ruined! Then a short scream came from the other side of the phone. Yoo-hyun calmly replied to Han Jae-hee¡¯s words. ¡°How can I throw away something with your sincerity in it?¡± -It¡¯s not sincere, okay? I drew it wrong. So please throw it away. ¡°No. You really have talent. How can you draw a picture in such a short time? Especially I like your nose.¡± -Oppa, are you trying to piss me off? Mom said my nose was squashed andughed at me. She even started to react violently. ¡°Your nose is not squashed?¡± -Wow, Han Yoo-hyun. Are you trying to piss me off by calling me talented? Hang up! She abruptly hung up the phone. ¡°Jae-hee¡­¡± Click. Yoo-hyun stared nkly at the call end sign on the screen. ¡°What is this?¡± Apliment didn¡¯t work for everyone. ¡­ The next day, Park Seung-woo greeted Yoo-hyun with a particrly cheerful expression when he came to work. ¡°Good morning indeed.¡± ¡°Did something good happen?¡± ¡°What good thing? Nothing like that.¡± He said that but he curled his lips up slightly. Yoo-hyun chuckled and didn¡¯t y along with him. He was the type who would tell him everything if he just stayed quiet. Sure enough, Park Seung-woo couldn¡¯t stand it and spilled what happenedst night. ¡°Actually¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s amazing.¡± ¡°He¡¯s a bit hot-headed. But he¡¯s got some guts.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Yoo-hyun let go of his half-mixed bragging and thought. It was better than expected. To be honest, he wasn¡¯t sure if Jo Chan-young, the director, would really look for Park Seung-woo. He had induced his behavior, but it was a low probability. The conclusion? He was lucky, and Park Seung-woo made that luck his own. Yoo-hyun looked at Park Seung-woo with satisfaction. ¡°Kid, you¡¯re funny. Yeah, it¡¯s all thanks to you. If I had just gone drinking with the deputy manager yesterday, it would have been terrible.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? I just told you what the interview was about.¡± ¡°Anyway, it worked out, right? Let¡¯s have a cup of coffee. Hehe.¡± Park Seung-woo wanted to repay his gratitude to his junior, but now was not the time. The report to the director was tomorrow. Park Seung-woo needed time to prepare now. ¡°Ah, aren¡¯t you busy preparing for the report tomorrow? Let¡¯s do coffee next time.¡± ¡°Should we?¡± ¡°Yes. A more expensive coffee next time.¡± ¡°You brat.¡± Thanks to Yoo-hyun¡¯s luck, he bought some time. It was impossible to make a satisfactory report in this state. His first goal was to avoid getting scolded too much. Then he could take a break and prepare for the next step to correct his mistakes. It didn¡¯t seem too hard to squeeze a little more. He was organizing his thoughts when it happened. Park Seung-woo, who had gotten up from his seat to go to the bathroom, greeted someone with a bright voice. ¡°Oh? Did youe, manager? Wow, it¡¯s been so long.¡± ¡° assistant manager Park, long time no see. How have you been?¡± ¡°Hahaha, of course. I missed you, boss. Oh, who is this? Yoo-hyun, nice to meet you.¡± A woman with a neat short-cut hair and a stylish outfit stood in front of Yoo-hyun, who had just risen from his seat. She was Choi Min-hee, the section chief. Her well-maintained body and attire showed that she was meticulous about her self-care. Her confident and haughty expression suited her very well. Yoo-hyun bowed his head as he recalled an old memory. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Oh, you¡¯re the new employee? Nice to meet you. I¡¯m Choi Min-hee.¡± Choi Min-hee gave Yoo-hyun a brief eye contact and then sat down on her seat. She didn¡¯t seem to give him any chance to get closer to her. That was her style. She didn¡¯t care about others and only focused on her career. She was very simr to Yoo-hyun in the past. And she admitted it herself. Tap tap tap. Yoo-hyun turned his head at the sound of the keyboard that had been ringing since morning. It was Kim Young-gil, the deputy chief. Kim Young-gil had gone on a business trip to the Ulsan factory over the weekend and returned after a long time. He had apparently suffered a lot there and he looked busy even after he came back. Kim Young-gil had built his career as a mobile circuit engineer for about five years after joining thepany. He had a decent reputation, but he moved to the product nning team with the ambition to see a bigger world. He wanted to negotiate with foreignpanies and control the development team. He must have imagined a cool team, but he was disappointed when he actually came here. It wasn¡¯t easy for a neer to fit in. He couldn¡¯t speak English well and he was not good at talking either. No matter how rich his engineering experience was, he couldn¡¯t get recognition. But he wanted to be recognized so he tried harder at everything. To Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes, his strength was his persistence. He was the best person to decide on the specifications when nning the development. He also went down to the field himself and solved the problems when there were issues in development, quality, or production. But that could also be a weakness in other aspects. Like right now. Yoo-hyun leaned forward and looked at the report that he was making frantically. -Product nning Team September Team Dinner Venue n He even made a fancy PowerPoint cover for it. He probably did this to ask for the team leader¡¯s opinion on where to have dinner. He always asked for evidence for everything. Even if it was the team leader¡¯s preference, this was too much. And the result would be futile anyway. Because the ce that the team leader wanted was not included in this list. Yoo-hyun approached him casually and asked him softly. ¡°Do you need any help, sir?¡± ¡°Huh? No. I¡¯m fine. You do your work.¡± He red at the monitor and waved his hand dismissively. He hated him as much as Park Seung-woo, the deputy chief. As Yoo-hyun kept looking at him, he seemed annoyed and gestured him toe over. Squeak. Yoo-hyun brought his chair over and sat next to him. On the screen, there was a list of ces for dinner and a timetable for it. Toast, birthday celebration for September-borns, introduction of new employees, etc¡­ There were many things that he had to endure at dinner parties. But why did he have to put these things on the list? He could just do them spontaneously at dinner time. And it wasn¡¯t just one page of data. There were items rted to cultural activities such as musicals, ys, bowling, etc., as well as various restaurants in Seoul. The pros and cons and the estimated prices were written as well. Yoo-hyun eximed at this level of preparation. ¡°Wow.¡± He clearly worked hard on this. Kim Young-gil exined slowly as he watched him quietly. ¡°The team leader always wants us to have more innovative dinners.¡± ¡°Really? Did you do thisst time too?¡± ¡°No. He was too busy then. I¡¯ll try again this time.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He was too passionate about it. And in a useless way. This meant that he cared about dinner even when he was on a business trip or even on weekends. It wasn¡¯t worth it at all. He might have done this much preparation because he wanted to be recognized, but the result would surely be bad. Because the ce that the team leader wanted was not included in this list. But Yoo-hyun still gave him a politepliment. ¡°You must have worked really hard on this.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? This is my job.¡± ¡°You must have spent a lot of time on this.¡± Kim Young-gil looked more rxed as he heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He probably didn¡¯t know what Yoo-hyun was thinking. ¡°What do you think is good? Let me hear some creative ideas from the newbie.¡± ¡°Does it have to be creative?¡± ¡°Of course. Ourpany¡¯s core slogan is ¡®Let¡¯s innovate¡¯.¡± It didn¡¯t seem relevant at all. Kim Young-gil was definitely wrong about this. There was no point in talking more about this here. He would only make more useless data. Yoo-hyun suggested a moderatepromise. ¡°I like the pork belly ce in front of us.¡± ¡°Pork belly for a team dinner? Come on, give me something more creative. The team leader will just ignore it if he sees that.¡± Yoo-hyun felt awkward as Kim Young-gil clicked his tongue. He didn¡¯t have to argue with him here. ¡°I just can¡¯t think of anything else. You don¡¯t have to put it in.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll put one normal thing in there.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t thank me. Anyway, thanks. Don¡¯t be disappointed if it doesn¡¯t work out.¡± Kim Young-gil thanked Yoo-hyun with a smile. Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly and got up from his seat. Chapter 45: Chapter 45:
Chapter 45 People don¡¯t change overnight. It was not the time to spend all the remaining money or have some leisure at work just because it was the end of the year. It was almost impossible to have a cultural dinner this time. Other team leaders might not know, but Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan, who acted like he was afraid of Director Jo Chan-young¡¯s eyes, was even more so. He was a talkative and alcohol-loving team leader who didn¡¯t want to try anything new in this unfavorable situation. Especially not a dinner that exceeded the budget. He preferred ces that were close, cheap, and good for drinking. ces where he could go straight to karaoke after finishing. It was exactly his taste. He could tell by looking at the ces where they had team dinners so far. Of course, he couldn¡¯t say it openly. He wanted to look like a trendy team leader to the young people. That¡¯s why he gave Han Yoo-hyun, the new employee, a carte nche to choose the ce. From Kim Young-gil¡¯s perspective, it might be absurd if it turned out to be a pork belly restaurant. But it was better than going back to work on the documents and ending up going to a pork belly restaurant anyway. The product nning team was busy regardless of the pork belly restaurant incident. Deputy Park Seung-woo was in the final stage of preparing hisst report, and the team was also working hard. They had tomunicate constantly with the sales and marketing teams, manage the development department, and keep track of the schedule. They also had to prepare for the uing exhibition and have meetings with the vendors. They didn¡¯t have much work to do on their own, but they were busy during work hours. That was the reality of the product nning team. Ring ring ring. Thendline phone on the desk rang again. Someone had to answer the phone ringing from an empty seat. Everyone was busy, so Yoo-hyun picked up the receiver and pressed the asterisk button twice to transfer it. ¡°This is Han Yoo-hyun from Mobile Product nning Team.¡± -Please connect me to Deputy Choi Min-hee. ¡°She¡¯s not at her seat right now. Where should I tell her you¡¯re calling from?¡± He said he was from Hyunil Automobile Interior Product nning Team. He didn¡¯t back down even after hearing the standard answer that the person in charge was away for a moment. -No, we have to change the product design and the LCD panel size as well. I¡¯m sorry for changing it suddenly, but we can¡¯t use yours if you don¡¯t respond to this. ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll let her know.¡± -It¡¯s not just letting her know. You have to give us an answer quickly. We¡¯re getting contacted by Ilseong Electronics all the time. Was it his personality? He kept talking unnecessarily just because Yoo-hyun was in the same part as him. He seemed to want to emphasize how important it was. Yoo-hyun easily understood what was going on since he already knew Deputy Choi Min-hee¡¯s work. Hyunil Automobile wanted to change the panel specifications of their own navigation system that they developed internally. The problem was that it was a non-standard product. Navigation systems were mostly made by small and medium-sizedpanies. But it was hard to get touch panels from China, so they had no choice but to use panels from Hanseong or Ilseong Electronics. There were so manypaniespeting for them. Hanseong tried to secure as much margin as possible by selling products of the same specifications. The customers had to fit their products to the parts themselves. In other words, they were Eul who acted like Gap. (Eul: subordinate party in a contract; Gap: dominant party in a contract) But things changed when Hyunil Automobile, argepany, became their customer group. They had to amodate them somehow. But they couldn¡¯t match the price with a non-standard product that didn¡¯t sell well and had poor quality. Besides, they had to persuade the development department for that process, let alone get permission from the sales team. It was a strange structure where Deputy Choi Min-hee had to take responsibility for what the sales team had done in the first ce. And she also had to convince the person in charge, which was not easy either. It was a project that she suddenly took over after two people quit. She also had to deal with this kind of project while being mindful of the sales team. It couldn¡¯t be pleasant for her. There was another big problem. It was rare for a woman to be promoted early to deputy level in LCD business unit where female ratio was low. It meant that she had worked hard and desired sess. But after getting married and taking a long maternity leave, things changed. She was left out of the major projects and moved to the third part, where she had to do the leftovers of others. That was the situation she was in now. But she was still a skilled person. She managed to produce results in this bad environment. Just when she was about to get some recognition for her achievements, she ended up quitting because of problems at home. -I¡¯ll pass on everything I¡¯ve built up to you, Yoo-hyun. I hope you seed as much as you want. She wasn¡¯t that close to Yoo-hyun, but she was very considerate of him on her way out. He didn¡¯t know why at the time, but Deputy Choi Min-hee seemed to see Yoo-hyun as her past self. He didn¡¯t think it was a big deal, but he received a lot from her. She had already opened up the foreign carpanies, so Yoo-hyun could easily get results without much effort. Would he have been able to do that if he were in the same position? He didn¡¯t appreciate it at the time, but it was a question that remained in his mind afterwards. That¡¯s why he wanted to see Deputy Choi Min-hee again. As he thought, he heard the other person¡¯s voice. -Can you hear me? Hello? ¡°Yes. Of course.¡± Yoo-hyun responded appropriately and organized his thoughts. He wanted to help Deputy Choi Min-hee, who he knew better than anyone else what she was going through. Was there no way to get rid of the unnecessary processes and let her work proactively? Then he heard Director Jo Chan-young¡¯s voice in his ear. He was walking around and monitoring the team again, and he was talking to the team leader in the hallway. Yoo-hyun chuckled for a moment. At the same time, a simple and stupid idea that he could do as a new employee came to his mind. The voice of the customer continued to flow through the phone. -¡­I¡¯m sorry forining. I¡¯m in a frustrating situation too.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± -Anyway, please send us the revised n as soon as possible. If not, we¡¯ll send an email to your person in charge ourselves. He was a talkative person who was very helpful. Yoo-hyun nced at Director Jo Chan-young¡¯s eyes. He had narrowed the distance with him through a meeting, so he expected him to react. Yoo-hyun raised his voice and answered. ¡°What? Our person in charge?¡± Director Jo Chan-young turned his head in surprise at the sudden noise. The team leader who was with him was confused, but he was already interested in the call. -What? What do you mean¡­ The bewildered voice of the customer came from the other side of the phone. Deputy Choi Min-hee had a headache. She had nothing to do properly, nothing to achieve, but she was extremely busy. She was so sick of hearing the phone ring during her vacation that she turned her phone offpletely. And now. She was sitting in the lounge on the 10th floor with several female employees in front of her. Deputy Choi Min-hee drank coffee and chatted with her close juniors for a change. There were Kim Eun-young, who was from the same part as her, and Lee Ae-rin, who was her secretary. Lee Ae-rin spoke with saliva flying. ¡°Really, boss? You should have seen it. A cleaningdy tripped and fell right in front of us, and Yoo-hyun jumped out and caught her.¡± ¡°Come on, that¡¯s too far-fetched. How could he react so fast?¡± ¡°I saw it with my own eyes. And you know what?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Yesterday, Yoo-hyun had a meeting with Jo, the manager. And guess what, after the meeting, Jo wasughing so hard. I¡¯ve never seen that stingy guy like that before.¡± Kim Eunyoung, an employee, said that. ¡°Yeah, now that you mention it, I remember something. Last time, Yoo-hyun was paired up with Go Jaeyoon, the deputy manager.¡± ¡°Ugh. That trash must have given Yoo-hyun a hard time again?¡± As soon as Go Jaeyoon¡¯s name came up, Lee Aerin showed a strong reaction. He was known as a psycho in the whole department. ¡°Yeah. He tried to. I was watching from across the room, feeling nervous. But then, Yoo-hyun suddenly shouted at him and said he was wrong.¡± ¡°What? Why? What did Yoo-hyun do wrong?¡± Kim Eunyoung shook her head at Lee Aerin¡¯s surprised expression. ¡°Of course he didn¡¯t do anything wrong. But do you know what¡¯s funny?¡± ¡°What? What is it?¡± ¡°Just then, the director happened to pass by and caught them.¡± ¡°Oh my! The nosy director must have interfered again?¡± ¡°Right. Thanks to him, the team leader got scolded by the director, and Go Jaeyoon got a good earful from the team leader. Well, that was nice.¡± ¡°Hahaha, that serves them right.¡± Kim Eunyoung and Lee Aerin pped their hands like seals and enjoyed themselves. Choi Minhee, a senior manager who was listening to their conversation, asked. ¡°Is he a bit clueless?¡± ¡°He might be because he¡¯s new. Anyway, he¡¯s a bit of a special person.¡± ¡°No, not a bit of a special person. A very special person.¡± Lee Aerin corrected Kim Eunyoung¡¯s words. Choi Minhee was puzzled. He didn¡¯t look that special when she greeted him this morning. He just had a charming smile. ¡°Please take good care of him since you¡¯re in the same part.¡± ¡°You like him, don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no one like him in our department. Hoho.¡± What kind of man was Han Yoo-hyun who even changed Lee Aerin¡¯s mind who was harsh on men? Choi Minhee became curious. She finished her simple tea time and went up to the 12th floor. But the atmosphere was not good. In front of her seat were the team leader and the director with serious faces. And between them was Han Yoo-hyun who had heard enough to make his ears bleed. ¡°Oh. You¡¯re here. Choi senior manager,e here.¡± ¡°Yes, team leader.¡± Choi Minhee approached Oh Jaehwan, the team leader who called her with a serious expression. The one who opened his mouth was Jo Chanyoung, the deputy director with a subtle expression. ¡°You have to redo the panel for Hyunil Automobiles?¡± ¡°Yes? Oh, yes. That¡¯s because the client suddenly contacted us¡­¡± How did he know about something that hadn¡¯t even been reported yet? She couldn¡¯t speak well because she was flustered. She could guess what would happen next without seeing it. The director would be furious and ask what the department had been doing until this point, and then he would tell her to make the materials. She would do it if she could, but it wasn¡¯t that easy. She had to persuade the sales team and the development team and work hard until they agreed. She felt dizzy thinking about making meaningless materials. Choi Minhee looked at Yoo-hyun who was standing politely between the team leader and the director. Was it a rookie mistake? The most likely possibility was that he found out after receiving a phone call. Choi Minhee bit her lower lip and waited for the director¡¯s roar. But what came back was an unexpected answer. ¡°It¡¯s an important project. Go to the site and make it yourself by shing with them. If it¡¯s a project you have to do, you have to do it even if you have to change it.¡± ¡°Director.¡± Jo Chanyoung cut off Choi Minhee¡¯s words. ¡°Oh, I heard about it briefly. Just make a one-page report exining the situation and send it to me. I¡¯ll talk to the sales team and the development team.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Choi Minhee was silent at Jo Chanyoung¡¯s next order. Of course, it was in a gentle tone. ¡°Choi senior manager, don¡¯t worry about anything else and just focus on the new nning. You know what I mean?¡± ¡°Yes?¡± ¡°Show me your confident side. You¡¯ve rested enough, it¡¯s time to go back to your old self.¡± What? Choi Minhee blinked her eyes and looked at Jo Chanyoung who suddenly became a benevolent adult. It felt like the director¡¯s persuasion work that would take at least a week was done in a few minutes. She thanked him first. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Yeah. And Oh team leader, take good care of him too.¡± ¡°Yes, director.¡± As Oh Jaehwan, the team leader, went to see Jo Chanyoung off, Choi Minhee turned her eyes. Her eyes were on Yoo-hyun¡¯s face. What the hell happened? At her questioning gaze, Yoo-hyun answered with a slight smile instead of words. ¡®Please do your best.¡¯ She didn¡¯t know how it went in the past, but she believed that Choi Minhee would do well. She had contributed to the contract with the world¡¯s leading automobile industry. She had the ability to do this much if there were no external obstacles. She believed that. Chapter 46: Chapter 46:
Chapter 46 What Yoo-hyun did was simple. He told the decision-maker the truth without going through the chain ofmand. It was possible because he was a clueless newbie. Sometimes, unnecessary processes hold people back. What could be done quickly by talking together besplicated when it goes through documents. They end up nitpicking over small numbers. In fact, they waste time trying to assign me to each other. Of course, it took a lot of skill to convey urately and make a quick decision. Choi Minhee, the senior manager who was watching quietly, finally opened her mouth. ¡°Yoo-hyun, what the hell happened?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Yoo-hyun answered Choi Minhee¡¯s question like a naive neer. After hearing everything, Choi Minhee let out augh and sent Yoo-hyun away. It was true that he made a big deal, but it was also resolved well and it was a rookie¡¯s mistake, so there was nothing to say. Then the phone rang. ¡°Yes. This is Choi Minhee. Oh, yes¡­¡± -I¡¯m sorry, senior manager. Actually¡­ Choi Minhee listened to the story for a while and then burst intoughter. The assistant manager of the interior product nning team of Hyunil Automobiles, who had been pushing her around so recklessly, apologized to her. He even said he was sorry for making a big fuss with his unnecessary words. Choi Minhee muttered as she looked at Yoo-hyun¡¯s back. ¡°How can this be resolved so easily?¡± Meanwhile, Kim Younggil, the assistant manager, carefully printed out the report he had made all morning and took it to the team leader¡¯s seat. ¡°You want me to read all this? Why don¡¯t you use the screen?¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± You should have told me earlier. Last time, when he tried to present with hisptop, he scolded him for making a report out of a dinner party. But this time, his attitude changedpletely. It happened so often that Kim Younggil hurried to the next step. He turned on the TV screen on the team meeting table with his preparedptop. ¡°The first ce for this dinner party is¡­¡± As he flipped through the materials one by one, Kim Younggil read them while looking at the screen. He did it to avoid mistakes. But in this case, it would be better to check the expressions of the people who were listening to the report. If he saw him frowning when the musical story came up, or sticking out his tongue when the bowling story came up, he should have skipped it quickly. Kim Younggilcked that. ¡°Is that all?¡± ¡°No? No, there¡¯s one more.¡± ¡°Show me.¡± As soon as a pork belly restaurant appeared on the screen, a small smile appeared on Oh Jaehwan¡¯s lips. He pretended not to care and asked. ¡°Isn¡¯t pork belly too in? The team members might not like it unless it¡¯s beef.¡± ¡°This ce is better than beef.¡± ¡°Come on. It¡¯s a dinner party that happens once a month. We should go somewhere nice.¡± ¡°Yes. I think so too.¡± Of course you do. Who would like a pork belly restaurant? He said the musical might be toote, so bowling was most likely. Then he had to make a course to eat at the Japanese restaurant next to it. Kim Younggil thought he had already got an answer. ¡°Why did you bring this up if you think so?¡± ¡°Well¡­ The new employee said he wanted to eat it.¡± ¡°Really? Hahaha. Then we have to go.¡± ¡°Yes?¡± Kim Younggil was confused by Oh Jaehwan¡¯s firm stance. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the pork belly restaurant.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He was so adamant that Kim Younggil had nothing to say. Didn¡¯t he sayst time that grilling meat was annoying and pork belly smelled bad? While he was confused, Oh Jaehwan said more words. ¡°You did well. Keep these materials forter. We might have to go one by one.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± ¡°Good job.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll share them with the team members after organizing them.¡± Oh Jaehwan waved his hand and Kim Younggil finally got up from his seat. ¡°¡­¡± He tried harder this time to avoid making troublesome materials again. It wasn¡¯t his actual work, but it was something that the team leader cared about sensitively, so he put more effort thanst time. But what? A pork belly restaurant right in front of him? Kim Younggil was dumbfounded. Yoo-hyun knew the result just by looking at Kim Younggil¡¯s eyes when he came back. Kim Younggil grumbled that it went as he wanted. ¡°It¡¯s better to follow the new employee¡¯s preference.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged it off. Kim Younggil looked frustrated, but he still saved time. If he hadn¡¯t, he would have wasted the whole day making the materials again. Did Kim Younggil know that? ¡°By the way, what should we do after eating pork belly?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°Should we go see a movie? We can¡¯t watch movies at work.¡± He was a bit clueless when it came to things other than work. He had to take care of Park Seungwoo¡¯s case quickly and help Kim Younggil show his full potential. Tap tap tap. As he walked down the corridor, Yoo-hyun turned his head at the sound of typing. On the monitor screen, the text was written and erased repeatedly. The man looked very anxious. ¡°Haah¡­¡± He let out a deep sigh of despair as he wrapped his head with both hands. But soon he opened his eyes wide and started making the report again. You might wonder what¡¯s so hard about making a report while looking at the monitor. But it¡¯s different for the person involved. To prove the numbers in the report, he also refers to various papers, patents, articles, and even runs on the site. Sometimes it takes months to get a few pages of data. That¡¯s the daily life of the office workers in Hansung Tower. They are not the ones who make it, but the ones who predict and sell the products that will be made. They have to start and end the story with documents without having anything in their hands. With just a few pages of reports, they have to convince not only their bosses, but also the development, production, quality managers, and even the customers who will buy the product. Last year, the LCD business division made 10 trillion won in sales. Judging by the content of the report that the employee was writing, he was in charge of Nokia sales. That means he was handling a project worth hundreds of billions of won. Thepany could be shaken by a single mistake. Just think about what would happen if the next-generation Nokia phone was dyed because of the LCD panel. He would have to pay an astronomical amount ofpensation, not to mention lose the most important trust of his customers. The person responsible might not pay for it, but the damage would affect the wholepany. It was not just the owner or the president who had a problem, but the managers on the site who suffered. But that employee was lucky. He was in charge of an important project, a project that had sales guaranteed, so he was sure to get some leeway for minor mistakes and full recognition for his results. What about others? The weight of the project surpassed the work ability and diligence. No matter how hard they worked, it was hard to get excellent results from a project that didn¡¯t sell. There was something more important than that. It was what role they yed, or what team they belonged to. In mobile sales marketing, the sales team was the top, as they directly shed with customers and sold products. Simrly, the marketing team was also good, as they increased sales by holding promotional events for customers. The most neglected one was the product nning team. They had to n products ording to the sales team¡¯s demands, and persuade the development team to meet the schedule when the sales team brought orders. They only suffered by finishing the work between customers and sites, sales and marketing teams. They tried hard, but others took their results. It was a strange structure where other teams that were more directly rted to sales took them away. That was what Yoo-hyun, who hade with a fantasy about product nning, was most disappointed about. To him, Min Jeonghyuk, his colleague from the sales team, was an object of envy. He thought he joined a powerful team, got a good project, and got good results without much effort. That¡¯s why his words, which he used to say as a greeting, sounded sarcastic to him. -The panel you nned was good. The customers liked it. He wanted to catch up with him. Not because he was his colleague, but because he couldn¡¯t stand someone who was doing better than him. He pushed down his team and monopolized the results. He only looked ahead and didn¡¯t see his colleagues around him. He made a choice that he shouldn¡¯t have made because of his momentary greed. It was something he shouldn¡¯t have done. When he arrived at the temporary table on the outskirts of the 12th floor, Min Jeonghyuk, who had been waiting, raised his hand. When Yoo-hyun sat down, Min Jeonghyuk handed him a can of coffee and said, ¡°Thanks for sending me the datast time.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing. It¡¯s not a big deal.¡± ¡°No. You know. My mentor doesn¡¯t give me any data at all. I might have died of thirst if you hadn¡¯t sent it to me.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a different style.¡± Yoo-hyun brushed it off lightly, but Min Jeonghyuk was different. ¡°No. I¡¯m so jealous of your mentor.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He wasn¡¯t trying to tease him. He let out a sincere sigh mixed with his expression. Why didn¡¯t he know then? What others envied was what he had. The people in part 3, including his mentor Park Seungwoo. They were all too good for Yoo-hyun. Min Jeonghyuk, who had beenining about this and that, cautiously opened his mouth. ¡°Can I ask you a favor? Is it okay?¡± ¡°Anything.¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± ¡°Just tell me.¡± What did he want to ask that made him hesitate so much? His tone was much more careful than when he was training as a new employee. It seemed like he had a hard time in his team. Then Min Jeonghyuk asked an unexpected question. ¡°Do you know about the PDA project you¡¯re doing in product nning?¡± ¡°Yes. Why?¡± ¡°Can I know the exact schedule? Actually, my mentor seems very sensitive about it.¡± In other words, he wanted to know what his mentor was frustrated about because he didn¡¯t know anything himself and it bothered him so much. He must have known that Yoo-hyun¡¯s part was in charge of the PDA project if he saw the data. He understood his intention, but it wasn¡¯t easy enough to exin it long and make him understand. Yoo-hyun scratched only the itchy part for him at his eye level. ¡°Well¡­¡± ¡°Aha¡­ I get it now. If the schedule is dyed, it will have a huge impact on thepany.¡± Min Jeonghyuk¡¯s face brightened as Yoo-hyun added more words. ¡°Yes. That¡¯s why my manager seems to be quite sensitive.¡± ¡°I see. No wonder our team leader is going to the report tomorrow.¡± ¡°Yes? Is it Lee Kyunghoon, the director?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Hmm. Yoo-hyun¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. He was the real power of mobile sales marketing and the official second inmand. He had connections with the group leader, so even Jo Chan-young, the senior manager, couldn¡¯t mess with him. He looked down on the product nning team. He was also a person that Yoo-hyun could never forget. He manipted Shin Chanyong, the senior manager, and took away the juice from the product nning team and part 3. He didn¡¯t care about anyone else but himself. While he was thinking, Min Jeonghyuk¡¯s voice was heard. ¡°Thank you so much today.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Yoo-hyun ended the conversation with Min Jeonghyuk with a light greeting. He didn¡¯t just help him. He got important information through him. He knew why Lee Kyunghoon wanted to join the meeting. If Yoo-hyun guessed right, Park Seungwoo would have more trouble at this report. He couldn¡¯t stand to see him being yed by Lee Kyunghoon, who was not anyone else. Then what? Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes sparkled. Chapter 47: Chapter 47:
Chapter 47 After work, Yoo-hyun went to a gopchang restaurant near hispany. He was there to meet his college junior, Jo Eun Ah. He couldn¡¯t ignore her, since she had be a tutor for his sister. As expected, Jo Eun Ah fired her rapid-fire questions at him. ¡°How can you be so mean? You never contact me unless you need something from me?¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not enough. I¡¯m a busy person too, you know.¡± ¡°Oh, really? Is that so?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled faintly as he looked at Jo Eun Ah, who was pouting with her arms crossed. She was still young and didn¡¯t know how to hide her emotions. ¡°Well¡­ well, I¡¯ll do it for you since it¡¯s a good thing.¡± ¡°How¡¯s the tutoring? Is it okay?¡± ¡°Yes. Ye Seul is doing well too. Her mother is very nice to me.¡± Actually, he had never seen her in person. He had only heard a lot of stories from the gopchang restaurant owner. At that moment, the owner came with arge te. It had various kinds of sundae, suyuk, and bossam. It was avish menu that wasn¡¯t even on the signboard. ¡°Oh my, Yoo-hyun, eat a lot. Tutor, please help yourself too.¡± At this moment, the owner¡¯s attention was focused on Jo Eun Ah, who had just finished her first lesson. She was the teacher of her beloved daughter, after all. Jo Eun Ah was flustered by the attention. ¡°Oh my, how can I eat all this?¡± ¡°Of course. Don¡¯t worry and eat up. There¡¯s more.¡± ¡°Wow, thank you so much. I¡¯ll do my best to teach Ye Seul!¡± ¡°Ho ho ho, I trust you, teacher.¡± The owner seemed to like Jo Eun Ah¡¯s cheerful personality. There was a bit of hassle in the process, but he felt proud to see them getting along well. Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders and chatted with Jo Eun Ah. Rather than chatting, it was more like listening to her one-sidedly. ¡°So I was like¡­¡± In the past, Yoo-hyun only cared about his own world, but now he stepped back and listened to others¡¯ stories. The awkwardness soon disappeared and he found it fun to chime in with trivial conversations. ¡°Really? Good job. But why do you want to raise your TOEIC score?¡± ¡°So I can get into Hansung Electronics.¡± ¡°Your score is enough. They won¡¯t look at it even if it¡¯s higher.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. Really.¡± ¡°You¡¯re so decisive when ites to this. Okay. Then I¡¯ll do something else.¡± As they talked, he also gave some advice and shared some personal stories. He wouldn¡¯t have brought them up unless his boss asked him in the past. Then Jo Eun Ah brought up something else. ¡°Your younger sister must spend a lot of money going to art school.¡± ¡°I guess so. She doesn¡¯t ask for much though.¡± ¡°She has a strong sense of independence. But you should take care of her a little. It¡¯s hard to speak up when you¡¯re used to not asking for anything.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take care of her. It¡¯s payday soon anyway.¡± It was just a casual remark, but Jo Eun Ah¡¯s eyes sparkled for a moment. Yoo-hyun quickly picked up his ss. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s drink.¡± ¡°Huh? I also get paid¡­¡± ¡°Auntie!¡± It wasn¡¯t hard to take care of his junior on payday. He just wanted to tease her a bit because her expression was so vivid. The owner also happened to be standing next to them and peeking at them. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Have a drink with us.¡± ¡°Oh my, ho ho. Well then, thank you.¡± The owner said and Jo Eun Ah¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Huh? Me too?¡± ¡°No way. You said you have academy in the evening.¡± ¡°Pout.¡± Jo Eun Ah looked pitiful. Regardless, Yoo-hyun enjoyed the drinking session with a good mood. His college junior and the gopchang restaurant owner. It was a strangebination that belonged to the same circle of fate. The owner joined them and the atmosphere became lively in no time. ¡°That Park Manager bastard came herest night.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°He talked a lot about Yoo-hyun. And guess what he said? There¡¯s no bad student under a good teacher. What a joke.¡± ¡°Hahaha, that¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Is it? How is it?¡± The owner shook her head as if to deny it. She seemed to care about him a lot, but she pretended to hide it. It was endearing to see that. Then Jo Eun Ah chimed in. ¡°Who is he?¡± ¡°A guy who looks like a bandit.¡± ¡°Puhaha, a bandit. A bandit.¡± Why was she so excited when she didn¡¯t even drink? That¡¯s how the story of theirpany life began with people who didn¡¯t know much about theirpany. They even gave some advice. ¡°A man should be able to shout at his boss confidently. Why is that Park Manager bastard so scared and hesitant when he reports?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. In social life, the person who shouts louder wins.¡± Yoo-hyun was speechless at Jo Eun Ah¡¯s words and intervened. ¡°Where did you hear that?¡± ¡°From a drama.¡± Yoo-hyun snorted at Jo Eun Ah¡¯s confident answer. The owner went a step further. ¡°Park Manager is already wrong, so you should help him from behind, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Of course. I was thinking of doing that anyway.¡± ¡°If you think it won¡¯t work, just quit and work here. I¡¯ll pay you double the daily wage.¡± ¡°Haha, yes. I understand.¡± Theyughed and talked and joked around. It might seem ordinary and natural to someone else, but it was special to Yoo-hyun. He had never had such a long conversation about nothing before. But. He liked it. The next day, when he went to work, Park Seung Woo was busy moving around. He printed out the PPT report with two pages on one sheet so that the manager could see it. He held the paper and repeated the presentation words. Yoo-hyun watched him and checked the time before asking. ¡°Do you need help with setting up yourptop?¡± ¡°Huh? Really? Thank you.¡± Who would refuse his offer to prepare in advance? Yoo-hyun took Park Seung Woo¡¯sptop and headed to the manager¡¯s office. He nodded to Lee Ae Rin and entered the empty office next to hers. There was a long table inside. The proper way to sit at a long table for a report was to face the person who was receiving the report. But when he had to connect hisptop to the TV on the wall and present, it was better to sit closer to the TV. That way, the person who was receiving the report could see both his face and the screen at the same time. It was definitely helpful to take care of these small details to improve the quality of the report. nk. When Yoo-hyun finished setting up hisptop, Park Seung Woo came in. ¡°Is it done?¡± ¡°Just a little more.¡± He had checked everything on the screen, but Yoo-hyun deliberately dyed it. He didn¡¯te in just to help him prepare and leave. He wanted to read what Executive Director Jo Chan Young wanted exactly and how he would change the direction ordingly. The important thing was what Executive Director Jo Chan Young would say after the report. Would it be the same thing over and over again, or would he make a different path? The direction would be decided by Executive Director Jo Chan Young¡¯s words. Five minutes before the meeting. Executive Director Jo Chan Young, who had attended the group work report, came back. Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan and Director Lee Kyung Hoon followed him. Yoo-hyun bowed his head and greeted them. Director Lee Kyung Hoon. A man with a thin body and sharp eyes. He didn¡¯t have any wrinkles around his eyes, but his mouth always had a strange smile on his face. Yoo-hyun knew. He was not far from pushing Executive Director (Supervisor) Jo Chan Young out and taking over as the next mobile sales marketing manager, as he was directly under the group leader. He had to stop him no matter what. Then he heard Director Lee Kyung Hoon¡¯s voice. ¡°Can I join too?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, sure. Please have a seat.¡± Park Seung Woo, who was more afraid of Director Lee Kyung Hoon than anyone else, answered with a trembling voice. Director Lee Kyung Hoon sat down and scanned Yoo-hyun. He looked like he was wondering what this was about. Executive Director Jo Chan Young sat next to him. Executive Director Jo Chan Young was in a bad mood because he had heard some unpleasant words from the group leader in the previous report. Then he saw Yoo-hyun¡¯s face, who was preparing to set up hisptop. He remembered him as an unusual new employee who showed strong passion for the PDA project that he was pushing for in yesterday¡¯s interview. He calmed down his annoyed mind and looked at Yoo-hyun across from him. Unlike Park Seung Woo, who was trembling, he looked very rxed. Executive Director Jo Chan Young became curious. Grind. When Yoo-hyun was about to get up, Executive Director Jo Chan Young opened his mouth. ¡°Why are you leaving? Since you¡¯re here, listen with us. Right, Team Leader Oh?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. Yoo-hyun, sit down.¡± There was no team leader who would say no when the manager spoke first. Director Lee Kyung Hoon also nodded as if he agreed with Executive Director Jo Chan Young¡¯s words. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun naturally participated in the report session. He passed the first hurdle. The next problem was that Executive Director Jo Chan Young¡¯s expression wasn¡¯t very bright. He was already known for being angry during reports, but if he started like this, the result was obvious without looking at it. Before the meeting started, Yoo-hyun tried to please Executive Director Jo Chan Young with some ttery. ¡°Ah, Manager, I was really impressed by you.¡± ¡°What did you see?¡± A question without exnation makes him ask again. It makes him focus more on listening. ¡°I saw your interview in Sabo (a monthly internal publication).¡± ¡°Oh, you saw that?¡± ¡°Yes. Your words about constantly striving to open new markets were engraved in my heart. I will work hard with that in mind.¡± ttery is more effective when there are people listening and it is exaggerated a bit. Executive Director Jo Chan Young definitely liked this kind of simple ttery. ¡°Hehe, you have a good attitude. Right, Team Leader Oh?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. Hahaha.¡± It must have been the first time for Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan to see this kind of atmosphere too. He could feel some resentment at his excessive ttery, but he was a new employee after all. He could just dismiss it as passion and move on. Thanks to that, the tense atmosphere became much brighter. Yoo-hyun wouldn¡¯t have done this much if it was his own work. He was confident that he could satisfy his boss without loosening the mood. But Park Seung Woo was different. He had to touch these external factors as well to make up for his poor report. Click. When Park Seung Woo clicked the wireless mouse button, the screen changed. Yoo-hyun recalled the memory as he looked at the page on the TV. The PDA project. To be precise, it was a project to mass-produce LCD panels with 3.5-inch WVGA resolution (480 X 800, the total number of pixels on the screen) and high-resolution pressure-sensitive touch supplied by HP in the first quarter of 2008. It was hard to make the panels because they had many differentiating points from the existing ones. On top of that, they required a high-resolution touch that could draw detailed pictures with a sharp pen. The biggest issue was that the touch film and touch IC couldn¡¯t meet their deadlines. It was a problem that he had anticipated, but he had to somehow meet the schedule that the client demanded. The reason why he pushed so hard? He could monopolize the supply. The current contract condition was to monopolize the initial supply and the estimated supply for a year. The estimated supply was huge, so it would be a jackpot if it matched the experts¡¯ expectations. It could change the ranking of the industry. Executive Director Jo Chan Young staked his life on it. Click. The report went as expected. ¡°So, the production of the PDA panel¡­¡± When Executive Director Jo Chan Young listened with his arms crossed, Director Lee Kyung Hoon kept asking piercing questions in between. ¡°Wait. Let¡¯s make sure about the touch part.¡± ¡°Yes. For the touch IC, the manufacturer¡­¡± ¡°Wait. Can you tell me the schedule first?¡± ¡°That is¡­¡± He was trying to fix what he had messed up, but the atmosphere was as if all the me was on Park Seung Woo. Director Lee Kyung Hoon frowned and hit the nail on the head. ¡°Can you take responsibility for this?¡± That question was the climax. There was no chance for Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan, who was weak, to make any excuses, and Park Seung Woo¡¯s voice lost more and more confidence. Chapter 48: Chapter 48:
Chapter 48 ¡°They said they would try their best to meet the schedule as much as possible.¡± He knew there was no answer to this situation. And hecked confidence, so he stuttered. No matter how bad the situation was, stuttering during a report was fatal. It would make him look like he didn¡¯t work hard enough. Jo Chan-young, the executive director, who had been listening quietly, asked. ¡°What if they fail?¡± ¡°We are trying to expedite the schedule of the second supplier in the circuit team.¡± ¡°Are you confident?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll check on that.¡± It was also a problem to hesitate when answering a question. It would give the impression that he was not prepared enough. It seemed that Park Seung-woo¡¯s mind was nk. He couldn¡¯t even say what he had prepared. Jo Chan-young frowned and asked again. ¡°So what do you think?¡± ¡°I¡­¡± Park Seung-woo had nothing to say. It was not something he could do alone. But he couldn¡¯t me the development team either. It was this side that proposed the unrealistic schedule in the first ce. ¡®You can be more selfish.¡¯ Yoo Hyun looked at Park Seung-woo. But his inner voice didn¡¯t reach Park Seung-woo, who had lost his judgment. To Yoo Hyun, Park Seung-woo needed to put down the burden on his shoulders. He was having trouble with the panelpany because of aponent problem, not a panel problem. Even if the schedule was messed up, the development department said they would do it. Strictly speaking, it was the development department¡¯s fault that the schedule was dyed, not the product nning department¡¯s fault. He had every right to show confidence as someone who managed the schedule. Jo Chan-young also wanted that. ¡®I expected a lot from him because he worked hard¡­¡¯ Jo Chan-young¡¯s thoughts were simr to Yoo Hyun¡¯s predictions. He endured a lot today. No, he gave him a chance because he worked hard. But the finish wascking. How could he do his job without confidence? Jo Chan-young didn¡¯t care about the pressure that Park Seung-woo felt. All that mattered to him was whether it worked or not. And he believed that the will of the project leader was important for that. Jo Chan-young asked impatiently. ¡°Is it done or not?¡± ¡°It¡¯s done.¡± ¡°Then? Why is it so hard to say you can do it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that¡­¡± Park Seung-woo¡¯s hesitant answer made Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader, grimace. Lee Kyung-hoon, the director, also skillfully backed off when Jo Chan-young spoke. They both sensed that Jo Chan-young¡¯s shouting would soon erupt from his distorted expression. But then, ¡°Cough cough.¡± Yoo Hyun suddenly coughed as if he had something stuck in his throat. It wasn¡¯t just a passing cough, but a severe one that broke the atmosphere of the meeting and drew everyone¡¯s attention to him. Even Jo Chan-young¡¯s voice was full of concern. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I think something got stuck in my throat.¡± ¡°How about now?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine now. I¡¯m really sorry for ruining the important mood.¡± ¡°No, no. It¡¯s over anyway.¡± As he spoke, Jo Chan-young¡¯s expression softened. He was heated up, but suddenly cooled down. Jo Chan-young sighed briefly and looked at Park Seung-woo. ¡°Anything else?¡± ¡°No, no.¡± ¡°Okay. Good job.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Park Seung-woo sighed with relief at the smooth end of the report, but Yoo Hyun knew it was just the beginning. He didn¡¯t go through all this just to end the report well. The important thing was directionality. If he couldn¡¯t prevent the failure of PDA, he had to nt another possibility in him. It was at that moment when a brief silence fell after the report ended. ¡°Ahem.¡± Yoo Hyun gathered attention with a small cough. His upper body leaned toward Jo Chan-young, and his eyes were fixed on his forehead. With the same posture as yesterday¡¯s interview, Jo Chan-young naturally asked him a question. ¡°How is it? Did you understand some of it?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t understand everything, but I thought it was a really difficult project.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not an easy project. Yeah.¡± ¡°And¡­¡± ¡°Do you have something to say?¡± Yoo Hyun quickly threw out a hook as soon as Jo Chan-young finished speaking. He had to catch his interest more here. ¡°It reminded me of a case I heard during new employee training. It was interesting.¡± ¡°Yeah? What was simr?¡± ¡°It was a case of lithium-ion battery delivery. They developed a difficult technology to meet the deadline for electric cars. The development was sessful, but¡­¡± ¡°But, what?¡± Jo Chan-young showed curiosity as Yoo Hyun dragged on. It was an opportunity. Yoo Hyun boldly continued. ¡°Otherponents were not supplied properly, so the electric car development failed.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°They failed to develop electric cars, so the battery project also failed.¡± It was actually a case in the casebook. It was a story of sess in developing a difficult technology. ¡°Electric car development failed¡­¡± Jo Chan-young, who had a lot of interest in new technologies, seemed to think about it several times. ¡°Yoo Hyun.¡± Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader, who misunderstood his intention, called him in a low voice and frowned. He had no sense. There was a reason why people didn¡¯t get recognized. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I think I said something irrelevant.¡± ¡°No, you can see it that way. But you have to know that if you don¡¯t challenge yourself because it¡¯s hard and scary, you won¡¯t get anything either.¡± Jo Chan-young suddenly interrupted and Oh Jae-hwan quickly backed off. ¡°That¡¯s a good point.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Lee Kyung-hoon, the director, crossed his arms and nodded reluctantly. He couldn¡¯t deny it. Sometimes things don¡¯t work out even if you try hard. It wouldn¡¯t matter if it only failed, but the problem was that it affected other people. Yoo Hyun nced at Park Seung-woo, who was rolling his eyes, and bowed his head to Jo Chan-young, the executive director. ¡°I¡¯ll keep that in mind, sir. I was too curious and didn¡¯t think deeply. I¡¯ll be more careful in the future.¡± ¡°What can I say? It¡¯s not a rigid ce here. Don¡¯t hold back if you have any questions. This is the time for new employees to ask, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Yes, I do. But I might be wrong¡­¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t be afraid and ask. Haha. So, what is it?¡± Yoo Hyun straightened his posture and put aside his awkwardness as a new employee. He had to go for it. He couldn¡¯t miss this opportunity that Jo Chan-young had given him. ¡°The pre-order volume is quiterge, but I wonder if otherponents can be made on time besides the LCD panel. The specs of HPDA3 are so innovative.¡± ¡°Yoo Hyun, that¡¯s not our concern. We already secured the initial supply.¡± Yoo Hyun quickly responded to Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader¡¯s advice. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, team leader. I have a lot of interest in IT and I¡¯ve heard some things, but I don¡¯t have enough work experience to think that far.¡± ¡°Oh team leader, let¡¯s just listen.¡± Jo Chan-young stopped Oh Jae-hwan and looked at Yoo Hyun. It was a project that he pushed for himself, but now he was in charge of it. No one had ever talked about otherponents in his project. He was more curious than angry at the unexpected story of the new employee. The meeting time was already over, but Jo Chan-young wanted to hear more from Yoo Hyun. ¡°Go ahead and continue.¡± ¡°I saw a rted article on the inte a while ago. It¡¯s also the first time tomercialize a 1.5-inch ODD (optical disc drive). And they said they would exclusively supply Intel¡¯s CPU, which has no mobile experience.¡± ¡°¡­¡± It was a general story that had already been reported in the news. But it wasn¡¯t something that an LCD panelpany would be interested in. Unless it was just about otherponents. Yoo Hyun paused for a moment and then resumed. ¡°And Microsoft is also making a new mobile OS for the first time to supply the OS. It was amazing that all these things werebined and the schedule was met.¡± ¡°Amazing¡­¡± He had probably read enough between the lines by now, but Yoo Hyun decided to make sure. ¡°The LCD panel is hard enough to make on time because of the new touchponent we¡¯re getting for the first time, but HPDA3 has all newponents.¡± A perspective that aimed not only at the panel he supplied, but also at the final product. It was a perspective that an executive who led a project should have. And he even checked the status of otherpanies¡¯ponents? It was usible enough that Jo Chan-young thought he needed to check with the sales team once. But he couldn¡¯t show it. ¡°It¡¯s a good opinion, but you won¡¯t be able to focus on our work if you think too much about this and that.¡± ¡°Yeah. We just have to do our job.¡± Jo Chan-young nced at Oh Jae-hwan who intervened. He quickly turned his head back to Yoo Hyun, but Yoo Hyun didn¡¯t miss his change of gaze. It was a look that seemed to scold Oh Jae-hwan for not understanding this much. Lee Kyung-hoon, the director, hid his expression and nodded. It was a project that he had initiated, but now Jo Chan-young was in charge of it. He wasn¡¯t so stubborn as to stake his pride on an unconfirmed question from a newbie. He probably thought ¡®How dare this newbie say such an opinion?¡¯ Lee Kyung-hoon was much more conservative than Jo Chan-young, as Yoo Hyun knew him. Yoo Hyun didn¡¯t care. The important thing was Jo Chan-young¡¯s reaction. And he seemed to understand enough. That was enough. Now it was time to pass the ball. ¡°Yes. You must have thought of everything already, sir. I¡¯m sorry for being out of line.¡± ¡°No, it was fresh. Park, you need to be prepared for any possible problems. Backup is always important, isn¡¯t it? Haha.¡± ¡°Yes? Yes. I understand.¡± What would Park Seung-woo think when he heard the word backup? Would he be discouraged by the fact that there was more trouble? Or would he be determined to prepare for any contingency? Yoo Hyun read the traces of his dilemma on his face, which was still bowed. He didn¡¯t know what he was thinking, but he hoped he knew this for sure. It¡¯s not enough to make a good LCD panel for the project to seed. Even if he raised the panel yield to 90% within the period as nned, it doesn¡¯t mean that the sess rate of PDA is 90%. He had to check the otherponents that make up the product, and the sess rate of the product as a whole. If you look at it that way, even if you set it high, the sess rate of the product is less than 50%. Is it right to go all-in on a strategy with such a low probability? In fact, HPDA3, which everyone believes will seed, will failpletely. Park Seung-woo¡¯s career started to go downhill from this point. He couldn¡¯t leave it alone. He wanted to me the person in charge who made such a ridiculous decision, and the team leaders who made him do it, but he couldn¡¯t do that forever. Right now, the experts in this industry who predict failure because the iPhone, which was released two months ago, didn¡¯t sell well. No one can foresee that Nokia, which ounts for 50% of the mobile phone market, will fall into hell from next year due to Apple, which has just stepped into the mobile phone industry. What would they say if he said this here? Would they praise him for being great? Or would they call him crazy? Knowing the future doesn¡¯t mean he can change everything. And above all, he didn¡¯t want to be the one to do that. The meeting ended like that. Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Trantor: MarcTempest
Chapter 49 Yoo-hyun sat on a bench at the outdoor terrace on the first floor, drinking free vending machine coffee. For office workers, smoking time was also known as the second meeting. It was morefortable to talk outside in a rxed posture than in a stuffy office. It was simr to bing talkative after drinking alcohol. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, had a different expression than usual as he exhaled smoke. He didn¡¯t smile awkwardly, but looked serious. ¡°I agree with what you said, but I think the PDA project will fail. Maybe it would be faster to seed with the Apple phone?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Park Seung-woo¡¯s intuition was not bad. No, it was exactly right. Although it was still treated as an MP3 yer, the Apple phone would pioneer the smartphone market in a few years and absorb all the PDAs. ¡°But why are you doing it? Kid. When you work in apany, you know. Sometimes you have to do things you don¡¯t want to do.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head as an answer. Company employees had no choice but to follow what their bosses wanted. To change the instructions, they had to provide enough evidence. Of course, even if they did that, it would be hard to hear good words. The best thing was to achieve results by following the right decisions made by the boss. The next best thing was when the boss made a wrong decision, but changed it in the middle. They could still make some results if they tried hard enough. The worst thing? When they followed the wrong decision made by the boss and failed to make any results in the end. In the worst case scenario, the person in charge would have to take all the responsibility for the failure. It was exactly the same situation that Park Seung-woo was in. ¡°By the way, how should I prepare a backup n¡­¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Park Seung-woo stopped talking as if he realized something. He seemed to forget that Yoo-hyun was a newbie because he was too proficient. ¡°Oh, backup means. In case the product quantity doesn¡¯te out as nned, it¡¯s the follow-up n.¡± ¡°So can you switch to another product?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not easy. You can¡¯t find a product that uses such high specs right away.¡± Why not? There was already a touch phone that used a pen before HPDA3 at Hanseong Electronics. And it was a product that coborated with Channel, a luxury brand. Yoo-hyun asked. ¡°Can¡¯t you use Channel Phone 2?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ It¡¯s possible. Well, they¡¯re also rushing their schedule, so it might be possible.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°But it¡¯s too much of a difference in quantity to use it as a backup n.¡± Park Seung-woo looked troubled by his words and Yoo-hyun just agreed with him. ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Yeah. Even if we get a lot, we can¡¯t get more than 10% of the production line quantity we set for HPDA3. Well, that¡¯s not a small number either.¡± 10% was not a small number and Park Seung-woo knew that well. He looked like he thought it could be one of the backup ns. But it was true that they needed a proper backup n in case HPDA3pletely failed. They couldn¡¯t sell their panel inventory to customers who didn¡¯t have any ns. They needed some other perspective to deal with it. Yoo-hyun hoped that Park Seung-woo could find an answer. ¡°But does it have to be the same resolution product?¡± ¡°No. That¡¯s not it. But it¡¯s better to have the same inch size to match the post-processing.¡± ¡°So lower resolution is possible.¡± ¡°If there are customers who want low resolution on 3 inches. But what kind of high-end model would want low resolution panels?¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Yeah. Why would you buy a good touch panel and use it with such low resolution?¡± That was because Park Seung-woo only thought of high-end models like PDA or Channel Phone. He had a fixed idea that touch phone users were a minority who used high-end models. They had to break that first. ¡°Can¡¯t you lower the resolution of the touch panel? I don¡¯t think people will write or draw with a pen on a small screen anyway.¡± ¡°Why? It¡¯s quite useful. Customers liked it on HPDA2 and Channel Phone 1.¡± Customers are afraid of denying something new. They couldn¡¯t tell the customer¡¯s purchase intention with a simple survey. Yoo-hyun asked casually. ¡°Have you tried it?¡± ¡°Me? I tried it.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Hey, it¡¯s expensive.¡± Park Seung-woo said it as a joke, but it was true. Touch panels were expanding their market share, but it was still a time when people thought that phones had to have keyboards. They didn¡¯t even feel the change even though they were on the scene. ¡°It would be cool to get rid of the buttons and just use touch.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°The design would be cool. And the screen would be bigger and easier to see.¡± ¡°No buttons¡­¡± Park Seung-woo paused at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He hoped he would catch on at this point. Could he break his frame of mind? ¡°People would buy it if it was cheap. If we lower the touch resolution, the price would go down too¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Yeah. Who cares if the touch is bad. As you said, they would only press big buttons or icons. But the design would still look good.¡± ¡°At least better than this.¡± Yoo-hyun took out a folder phone from his pocket and Park Seung-woo chuckled. But he kept rolling his eyes as if he was still thinking about something. He looked serious, but he kept bouncing his butt. It seemed to be his habit when he thought deeply. What was he thinking? He was probably struggling between ideals and reality. No matter how good an idea they had, they couldn¡¯t make a product as aponentpany. They had to change their perspective. ¡°Isn¡¯t it our product nning team¡¯s job to make customers able to make such products?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Park Seung-woo lost his words at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. It was not to squeeze the development department with the specs that the sales team brought in, but to n panels that could lead the market to make products that coulde out into the world. That was the real role of the product nning team. It was also the real work that they had never done before. p. Park Seung-woo pped as if he had an idea, but then he fell into thought again and rolled his eyes around. He didn¡¯t have apany that could make it. That was not a wrong statement. The product nning team had been doing their job by adjusting the detailed numbers to the production level ording to the guide given by the customer, that is, the phone makingpany. But now they had to change their perspective. To make it possible, he needed another n. Yoo-hyun recalled his past memories as he looked at him. Next year, Ilseong Electronics wouldunch a budget-friendly touch phone and cause a sensation in the market. It was the time when the touch phone boom began. But Hansung only followed suit with a simr product after a year had passed. They werete in terms of timing, but they were still able to supply the products on time. It was thanks to the PDA panel line that Park Seung Woo, the assistant manager, was in charge of. They just changed the resolution and used it as it was. And the achievement went to Shin Chan Yong, the section chief, who joined inte. The only thing left for Park Seung Woo, the assistant manager, was a red mark due to the failure of the PDA. PDA backup n. What Yoo-hyun brought up in people¡¯s minds was a device to prevent Park Seung Woo, the assistant manager¡¯s, performance from being taken away in vain. The report he wrote under the name of backup would surely do that job. Would it just prevent it from being taken away? Or would he do more than that? How much more could he do? It was entirely up to Park Seung Woo, the assistant manager. Yoo-hyun decided to watch for now. He had to teach him how to catch fish rather than give him fish. That afternoon, in the conference room on the 12th floor. The team members gathered for the weekly report. A beam was projected on the white screen on the wall. Each part¡¯s work and n for thest week and the next week were written on one page. Part 1 was busy with Nokia¡¯s response, and Part 2 was not in a good mood because of Hansung Electronics¡¯ low phone sales. Despite that, Shin Chan Yong, the section chief who presented, looked quite confident. ¡°¡­As I reported, the market response to Channel Phone is quite good. We are nning to include the sess story of Channel Phone LCD panel in ourpany¡¯s training materials.¡± ¡°Is this what HRD (Human Resource Development) asked for? You must be busy with your work. Are you okay?¡± ¡°Yes, team leader. It¡¯s something that helps thepany.¡± Oh Jae Hwan, the team leader, nodded his head as he heard that. Channel Phone was a product made by Hansung Electronics and Channel, a famous luxury fashion brand. Shin Chan Yong, the section chief, was in charge of the LCD panel that went into it. In fact, he used the same LCD panel as other models, so there was no product nning to speak of. Development, sales, marketing were also aligned with the phone division without any special crisis. Yet he made it into an achievement and even nned to make it a sess story. He could make a drama-like story with a few adaptations. He had no better material to package his work. Yoo-hyun sneered. He must have asked HRD to make it himself. The education team at HRD must have been grateful for his offer. They were struggling to find sess stories every year. The whole process might not have been visible to the team members, including Oh Jae Hwan, the team leader, but it was clear to Yoo-hyun. He had worked under him for more than two years already. He knew that his true self was nothing but an empty shell who looked impressive. Then it was Part 3¡¯s turn. Part 3 was always scolded by the team leader at every weekly report, but today was different. ¡°Choi Section Chief, you heard what your boss said, right? I¡¯ve told the sales team already. Try to take initiative this time.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡± When Choi Min Hee Section Chief reported on Hyunil Automobile¡¯s spec change part, Oh Jae Hwan Team Leader smiled for the first time at today¡¯s meeting. ¡°Park Assistant Manager, good job on your report today.¡± He even praised Park Seung Woo Assistant Manager who always got nagged at. Shin Chan Yong Section Chief who was sensitive to changes around him felt a sense of incongruity at Part 3¡¯s changed atmosphere. From Shin Chan Yong Section Chief¡¯s point of view, Part 3 was nothing but a sucker part. They did all the hard work but had no chance of sess. It meant they had no chance of getting good scores on their performance evaluation either. Moreover, most of their failed projects were ahead of their time by about two years. If he proposed them as new items to the phone division using them, that would also be an achievement. How generous they were to give them away. But today, for the first time, he thought ¡®maybe¡¯. What had changed? At that moment, he saw Park Seung Woo Assistant Manager smiling in his sight. His eyes were directed at the new employee sitting next to him. He really hated that guy. He tried to recruit him because he looked sensible, but he was a fool who couldn¡¯t even catch the given opportunity. On the other hand, he wondered. ¡®Wasn¡¯t it him who answered the phone from Hyunil Automobile?¡¯ Come to think of it, he was also there at Park Seung Woo Assistant Manager¡¯s report that he thought would fail. Did the new employee do some magic? Shin Chan Yong Section Chiefughed at the thought that came to his mind. ¡°Really, me. Does that make sense?¡± How well could a new employee do? It must have been a coincidence. As he thought so, his eyes met with Yoo-hyun¡¯s. Then Yoo-hyun smiled at him. Smiled? It was not a mocking smile for sure. But somehow, his gaze seemed to look down on him from above and it was very unpleasant. Shin Chan Yong Section Chief wanted to teach that greenhorn a lesson that he had to lower his eyes in front of him. Thud. Thud. Section Chief Shin Chan Yong who was making a rhythm by tapping his desk with his index and middle fingers looked at Assistant Manager Go Jae Yoon next to him as if he had a good idea. ¡°Assistant Manager Go, would you like to have a cup of tea after the meeting?¡± He said with a friendly smile. ¡®Shin Chan Yong and Go Jae Yoon¡¯sbination.¡¯ Yoo-hyun watched the two people leave together after the meeting. Chapter 50: Chapter 50: Trantor: MarcTempest
Chapter 50 The meeting of a selfish trash and a psycho with a personality disorder. Why did these two people, who didn¡¯t get along well, meet? Yoo-hyun already had a guess. Shin Chan-yong was the type who had to break anything that wasn¡¯t his to feel satisfied. He must have been displeased with Part 3¡¯s report, and he was also bothered by Yoo-hyun¡¯s existence. Others might think why he cared about such things, but he was that narrow-minded. And he was also someone who didn¡¯t want to get blood on his hands. There was one scenario that came to his mind along with his characteristics. It was using Go Jae-yoon, the Assistant Manager who had a grudge against Yoo-hyun. -It seems like the newbie is ignoring you, Assistant Manager. He would do such childish tricks that only middle schoolers would do. It was funny, but Go Jae-yoon was someone who fell for it. ¡°That¡¯s interesting.¡± Whatever it was, it was amusing from Yoo-hyun¡¯s point of view. Someone approached Yoo-hyun¡¯s seat as he returned. ¡°Yoo-hyun, do you have something good going on?¡± ¡°No. Just.¡± ¡°I see. Um¡­ Do you know who I am?¡± ¡°Of course. You¡¯re Kim Eun-young senior.¡± She was Kim Eun-young, an employee of Part 1 and Yoo-hyun¡¯s senior by two years. She was fluent in English as an overseas student and had a lot of knowledge. In the past, Yoo-hyun asked her questions that were burdensome to ask his fellow seniors. He received a lot of help from her, but it took a long time to get close to her. As far as Yoo-hyun remembered, she was the type who kept a distance from people. Kim Eun-young opened her mouth with a bright expression. ¡°I¡¯m d you remember me. I thought you forgot me.¡± ¡°How can I forget you, senior?¡± ¡°Hahaha, thank you for saying that. Do you know where the office supplies are?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°That¡¯s the first thing you should know when you join thepany. Come here. I¡¯ll show you.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun tilted his head as he looked at Kim Eun-young, who smiled warmly. She had never been so kind to him before. Come to think of it, Lee Ae-rin was like that too. He didn¡¯t directly help either of them. He had no time to think more as Kim Eun-young¡¯s kindness continued. ¡°Here, just tell me if you need the key. You can use whatever you need anytime.¡± Click. Kim Eun-young opened the cab in the corner of the team¡¯s seat. Various office supplies such as pens, rulers, knives, staplers, etc. were revealed inside. Seeing that, Yoo-hyun replied casually. ¡°It¡¯s a treasure trove.¡± ¡°Hahaha, it¡¯s not mine. Let me know if you need anything else. I can order it.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± She was in charge of office supplies as a secretary. Even so, it was very rare for her to guide a new employee personally. That¡¯s why Park Seung-woo peeked out his head from behind and was surprised. ¡°Eun-young, why are you so nice?¡± ¡°I¡¯m always nice.¡± ¡°Hey, you¡¯re not like that to me. Give me some pens too.¡± ¡°Do it yourself.¡± She said coldly but smiled at the corners of her eyes. To Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes, Kim Eun-young was one of the people who looked okay. He had asked her annoying questions in the past and had friction with her because of work. She always gave in at those times. She was good at her job, diligent and considerate. But she couldn¡¯tst long and quit. It was because of Go Jae-yoon Assistant Manager. ¡®That bastard.¡¯ Yoo-hyun clenched his teeth inwardly. Two hourster. A man and a woman wearing hats sat on a bench where they could see Hansung Tower¡¯s main entrance from afar. They were the subway flower snakes who were interrupted by Yoo-hyun. The man spat out cigarette smoke with a grim face and said, ¡°Why doesn¡¯t this bastarde out? Is he really working at thispany?¡± ¡°Yeah. I saw him this morning. But oppa.¡± ¡°What?¡± The man answered irritably and the woman hesitated for a moment. She didn¡¯t feel like doing it at all. ¡°¡­I¡¯ll just check his face and leave.¡± ¡°You¡¯re too scared. That bastard is totally crazy. I was flustered then, but not anymore.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Just crazy? She didn¡¯t think so. She had deceived many people by ying the role of a flower snake and she knew. His voice tone and posture were very stable. And his cold judgment was impressive. She couldn¡¯t tell what was inside him, but if she looked at the result, hepletely fooled them without lifting a finger. He made a fool of them, who were considered veteran scammers, with a few words. She was thinking about it when she heard her brother¡¯s voice. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m going to bring Hyuk and Woo-chan too.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She looked at the back of the man who followed the suit crowd. At the same time. The mobile product nning team came out for a team dinner. Kim Eun-young and Choi Min-hee manager were next to Yoo-hyun, who came out first. ¡°Manager, it would be nice if you could join us. I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s eat together next time, Eun-young. I¡¯ll go ahead. Have a good time, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± As Choi Min-hee manager left first, Yoo-hyun naturally walked with Kim Eun-young. There was quite a gap between them and the team members behind them. Yoo-hyun asked. ¡°Senior, how about the team dinner?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just eating something delicious, getting drunk and chatting.¡± ¡°Do you drink well?¡± ¡°No. I can¡¯t drink. Ugh, no. No.¡± Yoo-hyun remembered that Kim Eun-young couldn¡¯t drink. But she had to drink because of some things and she suffered a lot. ¡°Do you have to force yourself?¡± ¡°I usually don¡¯t, but¡­ sometimes there are people like that.¡± Kim Eun-young sighed as she dragged her words. There were people like that, not just one, but right next to her. Of course, it was Go Jae-yoon Assistant Manager. He was not satisfied with making a fuss in the office, giving unreasonable tasks and holding on to trivial things, he also forced them to drink. Especially the employees with lower seniority suffered a lot from him. Yoo-hyun had briefly wondered why he acted like that. There might be many reasons, but the biggest one was to emphasize his authority. He was inferior to his juniors in work, and all he had left was his pride. So he tried to suppress his juniors and confirm his strong position through such actions. The funnier thing was what happened after he got angry. He always called them separately and said it was nothing as if he was trying to calm them down. He yed the drum and the gong by himself. The subordinates didn¡¯t know what rhythm to follow and they were going crazy. He added some more details, but the conclusion was that he was a psycho. It was not just Yoo-hyun¡¯s opinion, but amon one supported by the majority. Yoo-hyun finished his thoughts and said, ¡°Then I¡¯ll be your ck knight.¡± ¡°Hey, it¡¯s okay. Thank you for saying that. Hahaha.¡± Kim Eun-young might have thought it was a joke, but he meant it. That was also why he walked with her. The team dinner took ce at a pork belly restaurant in the food alley near Hansung Tower. Kim Young-gil Assistant Manager arrived first and moved busily. He didn¡¯t have to do that much, but he felt a strong sense of responsibility. He even set up the meat before people came with thorough preparation. He had checked everything beforehand and proceeded with it. He didn¡¯t look so bad. He might seem a bit inflexible, but his meticulousness shone when he worked. People filled their seats one by one and the long table in the room was full. As they waited for the sizzling meat, Oh Jae-hwan team leader said, ¡°Let¡¯s just have a light drink for the first round. Drink as much as you can. You know that, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± They only gave formal answers. They all knew how Oh Jae-hwan team leader changed when he drank. ¡°And no talking about work during the dinner.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± He might want to get along with the young people, but he shouldn¡¯t make promises he couldn¡¯t keep. As if proving that, Oh Jae-hwan team leader started nagging soon after. ¡°Kim Assistant Manager should get promoted too. Take care of Part 3 well.¡± ¡°Team leader, you¡¯re doing it again. You said no talking about work.¡± ¡°Oh,e on. I¡¯m disappointed by your light attitude.¡± ¡°Just leave me out of this. I¡¯m going to have some fun.¡± Kim Hyun-min Assistant Manager didn¡¯t care much and drank with Park Seung-woo Assistant Manager next to him. Oh Jae-hwan team leader caught another person and started nagging again. The noisy atmosphere continued naturally here and there. The dinner wasn¡¯t just about drinking. It was conducted under the supervision of Kim Young-gil Assistant Manager, who was in charge of general affairs. The talkative team leader gave a long speech and the toast speeches of the part leaders followed. Yoo-hyun¡¯s introduction as a new employee was inevitable too. ¡°I¡­¡± Yoo-hyun introduced himself briefly and offered a toast modestly. He had no reason to stand out here. He had prepared an exotic introduction and a strong toast speech with ambition in the past, hoping to get more recognition. But it waspletely different now. Kim Eun-young offered him a drink as soon as he finished his introduction. ¡°Congrattions on joining thepany again.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± She didn¡¯t enjoy the dinner much, but she looked happy. It was thanks to Lee Chan-ho, her colleague, and Hwang Dong-sik Assistant Manager who had good manners sitting at the same table. She became more enthusiastic and snatched the tongs from Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand and grilled the meat herself. ¡°Here, it¡¯s done.¡± ¡°Wow. Eun-young is a master of grilling pork belly.¡± ¡°My family runs a butcher shop.¡± ¡°What? Hahaha. Really?¡± ¡°Really.¡± She looked so cheerful that it was hard to believe that she was depressed in the office and thought of the dinner as a hardship. Yoo-hyun knew the reason well. Go Jae-yoon Assistant Manager. Many problems in the team stemmed from him. He not only made a fuss in the office, gave unreasonable tasks and held on to trivial things, but also forced them to drink. Especially the employees with lower seniority suffered a lot from him. Many team membersined to the part leader and the team leader because they were too hard. But he was still fine because Oh Jae-hwan team leader avoided responsibility. He was afraid that he would get hurt if there was a problem in the team. This problem needed to be dealt with at thepany level fundamentally. Unfortunately, there was no proper channel yet. If they waited any longer, Kim Eun-young and Lee Chan-ho would quit thepany. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t just watch this problem that could explode anytime. That¡¯s when it happened. ¡°Dong-sik, move a bit.¡± ¡°Yes, Assistant Manager.¡± Go Jae-yoon Assistant Manager pushed Hwang Dong-sik Assistant Manager and sat down. Then Lee Chan-ho also moved to another table quietly. But Kim Eun-young couldn¡¯t do that. Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Trantor: MarcTempest
Chapter 51 He hated that person, and he knew that he would offer him the alcohol he hated. But he was afraid of rejecting him, thinking that he was from the same department. He thought that the damage could affect his work at thepany. She wanted to do better at her job. ¡°Kim Eun-young, you don¡¯t look so good. Should we go back?¡± ¡°No, no, Assistant Manager. Please have a drink.¡± ¡°No, you should drink first.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t drink well¡­¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t refuse when I¡¯m offering you.¡± She couldn¡¯t refuse properly for that reason. tter. Kim Eun-young took the ss of alcohol while looking at Yoo-hyun next to her. He seemed to want to show a confident senior¡¯s image in front of the new employee. Then, Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand moved right in front of her seat. At the moment when she felt curious, Assistant Manager Go Jae-yoon said. ¡°Okay, one shot, no questions asked.¡± ng. The sses shed, and Kim Eun-young drank the alcohol with a stiff expression. ¡®Huh?¡¯ But it was strange. It was water, not soju. When did it change? ¡°Wow, you drink well. Another one shot!¡± ng. The same thing happened again. Then she realized that Yoo-hyun had switched the sses. ¡®Thank you.¡¯ ¡®You¡¯re wee.¡¯ Eun-young, who realized that Yoo-hyun was ying the ck knight, sent him a grateful look and drank again. It was water again this time. Then Assistant Manager Go Jae-yoon asked in surprise. ¡°Eun-young, you drink well today?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Then why do you keep avoiding it? It would be nice if you listened well.¡± Assistant Manager Go Jae-yoon snapped at Kim Eun-young as if he was talking to Yoo-hyun. Then he turned his head and looked at Yoo-hyun. He seemed to have a lot to say, but he held back because of the team leader at the next table. Yoo-hyun picked up a bottle of alcohol with a good-natured smile. ¡°Manager, nice to meet you. Let me offer you a drink.¡± ¡°Shall we?¡± Assistant Manager Go Jae-yoon epted the drink and poured alcohol into Yoo-hyun¡¯s beer ss. The soju that filled half of the transparent beer ss swirled around. ¡°I¡¯m pouring this much because I¡¯m d to see you.¡± ¡°Oh, I made a mistake. I¡¯ll pour it again for you.¡± Yoo-hyun handed him a beer ss of the same size with a surprised expression. tter. Then he poured soju into Assistant Manager Go Jae-yoon ss just like before. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t pour enough for you.¡± He also apologized sincerely. Assistant Manager Kim Hyun-min, who was chatting at the next table and saw that scene,ughed out loud. ¡°Hahaha, Go Assistant Manager got hit hard.¡± Then suddenly everyone¡¯s attention was drawn to them. It seemed like his pride would be hurt if he didn¡¯t drink it in this situation where everyone could hear him. Assistant Manager Go Jae-yoon had no choice but to drink it. He had already drunk quite a bit before, but he drank it all in one shot! Yoo-hyun only slightly swallowed his drink and put down his ss while coughing. He didn¡¯t even intend to drink it all in the first ce. Why would he drink that stupidly? ¡°Ugh, it¡¯s too bitter.¡± Assistant Manager Go Jae-yoon, who drank it alone, turned red and blue and red at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Are you kidding me?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I can¡¯t drink well.¡± Yoo-hyun made a serious expression and bowed his head deeply. He was apologizing politely, but it seemed like he was provoking him on purpose. -I think that new guy apologized on purpose. He even calcted when the person in charge woulde and shouted loudly. He was already annoyed after hearing the story from Assistant Manager Shin Chan-yong. That¡¯s why every action of the new employee seemed like he was targeting him. That¡¯s when it happened. Squeak. Assistant Manager Go Jae-yoon saw a small smile on the corner of the new employee¡¯s mouth. It was at an exquisite angle that only he could see. ¡®This bastard!¡¯ Assistant Manager Go Jae-yoon clenched his lower lip so that the team leader wouldn¡¯t hear him and cursed in his mind. ¡°Shall we go out and talk for a bit?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, okay.¡± He pretended to be weak, but Yoo-hyun also wanted that. As soon as Yoo-hyun whispered softly, he smiled at Kim Eun-young, who was worried. It was time to deal with him properly. Yoo-hyun was trying to please Executive Director Jo Chan-young and the seniors for the sake of the people who owed him. It was never for the people who were not helpful but only hindering. He didn¡¯t know when Kim Eun-young would quit because she couldn¡¯t stand it, so he needed to take care of it as soon as possible. Squeak. Yoo-hyun opened the narrow entrance door and checked the location of the CCTV. The round CCTV covered about 10 meters in front of the entrance. Maybe because it was a corner store, there weren¡¯t many people passing by on the street in front of the entrance. Outside, Assistant Manager Go Jae-yoon, who came out first, was smoking a cigarette and frowning as if he was trying to intimidate him. He already had a bad face, but it looked worse when he wrinkled it. Why was he so scared of that guy before? He was just a psycho who could only bully his subordinates. Assistant Manager Go Jae-yoon snapped at him. ¡°Do you think thepany is easy?¡± ¡°No.¡± Yoo-hyun moved his steps forward with a calm expression instead of answering. Of course, his inner thoughts were different from his words. ¡®No. Not thepany, but you.¡¯ He must have been surprised by his unexpected behavior. His mind must have beenplicated too. Assistant Manager Go Jae-yoon scowled even more. ¡°Why are you so arrogant, you young punk?¡± ¡°Arrogant? I¡¯m sorry, but you have to be more specific for me to understand.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes changed slightly as he answered. Yoo-hyun, who was answering bluntly, annoyed Go Jaeyoon, the Assistant Manager, who started to push him with his bulk. ¡°Who do you think you are, talking back to me?¡± ¡°Did you think that?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you have to know the reason before you fix it?¡± His answer was polite, but he had already sharpened his knife. It was a challenge. Of course, Go Jaeyoon shouted coldly. ¡°Do you want to die?¡± ¡°Why would I?¡± Yoo-hyun took another step forward and faced Go Jaeyoon head-on. Flinch. He instinctively stepped back. He waspletely overpowered. That¡¯s when it happened. Suddenly, a man appeared from the side and called out to Yoo-hyun in a hoarse voice. ¡°Oh, you finally came out. I almost missed you.¡± Did he bring a thug because he couldn¡¯t handle it himself? Yoo-hyun looked at Go Jaeyoon with a contemptuous expression. But his expression was strange. He looked very flustered. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t you remember me?¡± Yoo-hyun quickly scanned the thug who pointed his finger at him. He looked like he was in histe twenties. He had a shy tattoo under his ck short-sleeved shirt, which made him look like a thug. But there was something familiar about the wrinkles on his furrowed brow and forehead. A con artist? He remembered the man he met on the subway a while ago. He wasn¡¯t sure because he didn¡¯t finish him off properly, but he didn¡¯t expect him to show up like this. But still, there was a CCTV right in front of the store. Didn¡¯t he check that? He either had a strong background or no brains at all. Yoo-hyun was sure it was thetter as he looked at the guy who was frowning awkwardly and the two who were trying to act tough behind him. Then Go Jaeyoon, who was trembling, raised his arms above his shoulders and said. ¡°I-I don¡¯t know them.¡± ¡°Not you, old man. You, I¡¯m talking to you!¡± The thug waved his hand dismissively at Go Jaeyoon, who grabbed his shaky legs and backed away. He had lost all his confidence and looked like a mouse in front of a cat. He wasn¡¯t even involved in this, but he was too scared to run away. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t even bother to connect Go Jaeyoon and the thugs. He chuckled and shrugged at the thugs. ¡°Well, who are you?¡± ¡°Well? Geez. Come on, follow me. We have a lot to talk about.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun said sarcastically to Go Jaeyoon, who was still shaking. ¡°Assistant Manager, you might get hurt if you stay here. I¡¯ll take care of these thugs.¡± ¡°Wh-what? Wh¡­¡± ¡°Pfft, what a bastard. Don¡¯t act tough and follow me. Before I get angry.¡± The thug reached out his hand when it happened. ¡°Stop! Don¡¯te any closer¡­ or you¡¯ll get hurt.¡± Yoo-hyun stretched out his palm and shouted in a strong tone. It was such a childish move that even the thug flinched. Go Jaeyoon was frozen and only blinked his eyes. The thug was not a gangster at all. He had little experience in intimidating anyone by the way he flinched at such a childish gesture. He had a ridiculous motive foring here. Did he want to extort money by scaring him? He approached a new employee who looked poor. It was nothing more than a simple ego boost. He didn¡¯t need to use any force to deal with such a guy. But he thought he had to make it clear if he wanted to end this for good. If he let it go too easily, they woulde back for sure. ¡°What are you waiting for? Are you scared?¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± The thug stopped at Yoo-hyun¡¯s provocation. In a narrow alleyway, in front of a garbage dump, three burly men in suits surrounded Yoo-hyun. The thug who was a con artist was puzzled by Yoo-hyun¡¯s rxed attitude. Usually when they extort money in this kind of alleyway, students and adults act the same way. They beg for their lives and give up all the money in their pockets. He thought this guy would be no different. But his expectation waspletely wrong. Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Trantor: MarcTempest
Chapter 52 He couldn¡¯t back down now, not aftering this far. The thug pushed hispanions back and clenched his teeth. ¡°You don¡¯t think I¡¯ll let you go if you just endure, do you? I have to pay you back for that day.¡± ¡°Ah, shut up. You talk too much.¡± Yoo-hyun taunted him and watched his expression. It was hrious to see him flustered by such a simple remark. ¡°What, what did you say?¡± ¡°Hey, are you going to fight with your mouth? Just hit me already.¡± ¡°Y-you!¡± The thugs didn¡¯t intend to hit him hard, they just wanted to scare him a bit. But when they were provoked, they couldn¡¯t hold back their fists. Thud. His thick fistnded squarely on Yoo-hyun¡¯s face. But something was wrong. He clearly hit his face, but he felt nothing in his fist. At that moment, Yoo-hyun, who had been touching his cheek with both hands, spoke. ¡°See, you hit me first, right? There¡¯s a CCTV over there in the garbage dump. It¡¯s watching us. I have enough evidence. You know what I mean?¡± It was not something that a person who had been hit would say. His appearance was creepy and the thug stuttered. ¡°W-what are you talking about?¡± ¡°No, just¡­ You¡¯re done for. You messed with the wrong person.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°H-hey, what do we do? Shouldn¡¯t we call Hyun Chul hyung?¡± ¡°What do you mean, what do we do? J-just beat him up!¡± Yoo-hyun smirked and looked at the men who were rushing at him. He had been taking punches from a pro every day in the gym. He could see the movements of those punches, but these slow fists looked like slow motion to him. It wasn¡¯t that they had any sense, they just swung their hands in the air. He didn¡¯t even need to use his fists. He dodged the flying fists and tripped them with his feet. Crash. ¡°Ugh.¡± One of them fell to the ground. He avoided the others who tried to grab him and pulled their cors with his outstretched hand. Bang. ¡°Kugh.¡± He smashed their heads together. It wasn¡¯t just that he saw the movements in front of him. He could also predict their next actions. It was the result of training with the pros in the gym. ¡°Ouch.¡± Thump thump. They didn¡¯t even touch Yoo-hyun, but they kept rolling and falling and bumping into each other. But Yoo-hyun looked rather rxed. He felt an overwhelming power that he had never experienced before, making this situation seem like a scene from a game. ¡°Huff, huff.¡± The thug who had been leading the others waspletely fed up with Yoo-hyun¡¯s ghost-like movements. You bastard! He gasped for breath and tried to reach out again. But he lost his direction and his eyes were shaking. He felt a strong fear. He sensed the difference in power that he couldn¡¯t ovee. He had thought he was good at fighting, but he was totally humiliated. And that was when three of them attacked him together. On top of that, his rxed attitude and condescending gaze showed an insurmountable level difference. He remembered what Han Min Ji had said to him. -Oppa, that guy looks dangerous. I think it¡¯s better not to mess with him. He had snorted at her words, but he felt a chill as he looked at his smiling lips. He looked like an ordinary office worker on the outside. But there was no way such a force coulde from a mere office worker. ¡®Could it be¡­¡¯ The thug suddenly remembered a scene from a movie. It was a gangster movie about inheriting an organization by working at apany. Whatever the reason was, he realized that he had touched someone he shouldn¡¯t have touched. His instinct screamed at him loud and clear. The thug tried to get out of the situation somehow and said politely. ¡°N-no.¡± ¡°No sir.¡± When one of them bowed his head, the rest followed suit automatically. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t miss the changing expressions of the thugs. Their faces showed anxiety, nervousness, worry, and fear. There were some people who were very expressive on their faces, and these thugs were like that. They were so psychologically broken that they were even more obvious. They reacted to every little movement of Yoo-hyun, and their posture became very courteous. At this point, anything he said would work on them. Yoo-hyun was about to go harder on them. Woo woo woo. The sound of a police car was heard. ¡°Over here!¡± He saw Kim Eun Young at the end of the alley, and the other team members as well. They were so worried that they had called the police. But the scene they saw was very different from what they expected. Yoo-hyun was fine, but the thugs were covered in dirt and sweat. They weren¡¯t even in a fighting stance. Yoo-hyun hurried to clean up the situation, but their eyes were already wide open. Oh no. He seemed to have caused a deep misunderstanding. The next day. Hansung Tower, 10th floor, women¡¯s restroom. There, many female employees were listening to Lee Ae Rin, the secretary in charge of mobile sales marketing. ¡°Did you hear? The new guy who joined the product nning team, Yoo-hyun, is something else¡­¡± The topic was what happened at the mobile product nning team¡¯s dinner yesterday. It involved the infamous Assistant Manager Go Jae Yoon, who had a bad reputation among the female employees, so Lee Ae Rin¡¯s voice was low, but people perked up their ears. ¡°Really? But how did he fight against five people and win?¡± ¡°It¡¯s true. Right, Eun Young?¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s true. Everyone saw it. There was this huge guy with a tattoo on his arm, and when Yoo-hyun kicked his leg, he spun twice in the air.¡± Three people became five, and a simple fall became a double aerial spin. But what did that matter? The important thing was that they had witnessed an amazing scene. Of course, they only saw thest part. As Kim Eun Young, the witness, added more details with big gestures, the atmosphere heated up more, and the story became epted as fact after passing through some mouths. ¡°Wow, he doesn¡¯t look that strong though?¡± ¡°I know, right? He just looked pretty and neat.¡± ¡°But he¡¯s really fast, you know. He ran all the way from far away to catch a cleaningdy who was falling.¡± ¡°Really? That¡¯s awesome. But what about Assistant Manager Go? Did he just run away?¡± ¡°Yes. He suddenly took a vacation this week. He must have felt ashamed.¡± ¡°Wow, Eun Young, you¡¯re lucky. Hahaha.¡± The story of a new employee¡¯s mysterious deeds in a clear-cut situation of good and evil was enough to arouse curiosity. And they hated Assistant Manager Go Jae Yoon¡¯s misdeeds, so the conversation got even hotter. There was someone who was looking for a chance to join the conversation. It was Jin Sun Mi from the PR team, who had joined thepany with Yoo-hyun. Then, Lee Ae Rin looked at Jin Sun Mi as if she remembered something. ¡°Oh, Sun Mi knows well. Didn¡¯t you go to the training center with Yoo-hyun? And you said he was first there too.¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± ¡°Come on, tell us.¡± In front of the seniors who were all paying attention, Jin Sun Mi felt like she had to say something. She remembered a scene that she had glimpsed and brought it out of her memory. ¡°I heard a rumor that Yoo-hyun saved someone who fell from a mountain.¡± ¡°A mountain? Someone fell from a mountain?¡± ¡°Yes. They were doing an innovation march and he caught someone who fell from a cliff and saved them.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°And also¡­¡± ¡°There¡¯s more?¡± Jin Sun Mi nodded her head vigorously and said. ¡°Yes. And I heard someone say that they heard from the training center staff that he¡¯s really good at golf too.¡± ¡°Golf? A newbie?¡± The unexpected word made the atmosphere more focused again. That¡¯s how the rumors about Yoo-hyun grew like snowballs. It¡¯s natural for seniors to want to reduce their burden by giving orders to newbies who don¡¯t have much to do. They usually pass on things that are not really work-rted, but rather annoying things that they can do and are doing themselves. Things like this: -Yoo-hyun, can you book the meeting room for me? -Yoo-hyun, can you take this card and buy some paper cups and coffee? -Yoo-hyun, can you research some supporting data and email me? -Yoo-hyun, Yoo-hyun, Yoo-hyun. Like this. At first, Yoo-hyun was also one of those targets. But strangely enough, there weren¡¯t many people who bossed him around anymore. He did his best to fit in with them, but they seemed to think of him as difficult. It wasn¡¯t because he had done anything special or impressive at work. He didn¡¯t act arrogant either. Yoo-hyun was very respectful to his seniors. Then why? It was because of what happened at the dinner yesterday. No one had seen it directly, but the rumor that he had subdued some thugs spread quickly. The rumor grew out of control and became a heroic tale that even reached Yoo-hyun¡¯s ears. People look at others with an imprinted image. Someone who does well at work will continue to look like that, and someone who is rude will always look rude. It¡¯s not easy to change an established perception. That¡¯s how important reputation is. But what about this time? He had an image of being brave and strong, and also caring and warm. He had gained a positive reputation that he had worked hard for years to build in an instant. Of course, Assistant Manager Shin Chan Yong¡¯s face was full of displeasure whenever he saw Yoo-hyun. But he had no choice. Even Assistant Manager Go Jae Yoon, who had a bad temper, lowered his tail in front of Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun was lost in thought for a moment. Park Young Hoon, who was sitting across from him, lifted his beer ss and asked. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± ¡°Just some nonsense.¡± ¡°Cheers.¡± Gulp. His throat felt cool as he drank. The beer tasted different after sweating. His whole body felt refreshed. ¡°Ah, this is killing me. Don¡¯t you think so, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°It¡¯s even better because you¡¯re paying for it.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and Park Young Hoon sighed and shook his head. ¡°Ah, I¡¯m an idiot for betting with you.¡± ¡°You can do it again.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words made Park Young Hoon frown. ¡°Forget it. And are you possessed by an exercise demon or something?¡± ¡°No, why?¡± ¡°Then why are you improving so fast?¡± Yoo-hyun gave a clich¨¦d answer to Park Young Hoon¡¯s question. ¡°I¡¯m just working hard.¡± ¡°Why are you working so hard? Are you going topete or something?¡± ¡°No? Are you crazy? Why would I go to such a thing and hurt myself? I just do it because it¡¯s fun.¡± He was absolutely sincere. He had lived a life without any personal hobbies. Lately, he had been leaving work early on purpose and going to the gym. It was an exercise to train himself, not to show off to anyone. He could forget his worries and focus when he sweated and worked out. His skills also improved at a fast pace. Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Trantor: MarcTempest
Chapter 53 He felt a pang of jealousy towards Yoo-hyun, but Park Young Hoon was not a petty person. He was just envious of him. Rather, he was proud of himself for discovering Yoo-hyun¡¯s talent. ¡°But are you really working at Hansung Electronics?¡± ¡°Probably.¡± ¡°How do you get off work so early? That ce is supposed to be super strict.¡± There was no need to exin his curiosity. ¡°People are the same everywhere.¡± ¡°Come on, the LCD division has a bad reputation. They say it¡¯s like a coal mine. Heh heh.¡± ¡°What do new employees have to do so much?¡± ¡°Well, these days, newbies don¡¯t care as much as they used to. I guess Hansung is like that too.¡± ¡°Simr.¡± Yoo-hyun gave a vague answer. There was no such thing as a newbie who didn¡¯t care. He had to stayte and learn something to keep up and be recognized. But he couldn¡¯t devote himself to work alone. He could never be happy if he gave up his personal life. In the end, bnce was important. If thepany didn¡¯t provide that, Yoo-hyun nned to create it himself. It was also a choice he could make because he had no great attachment to meaningless sess. As he thought, Park Young Hoon¡¯s voice came in. ¡°Hey, are you thinking about work again?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± ¡°You seem to enjoy yourpany. You smile whenever you talk about work.¡± ¡°What¡¯s not to enjoy?¡± Park Young Hoon raised his eyebrows at Yoo-hyun¡¯s indifferent answer. ¡°Geez, you¡¯re weird. I hate going to work. I¡¯m still the youngest in our department. They make me do everything. Damn it.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with being the youngest? Come on, have a drink.¡± Yoo-hyun pushed a ss and smiled faintly. Starting over at a newpany. He was the lowest-ranked and powerless newbie, but he learned the value of a mentor and the warmth of his colleagues. In the process, he found joy in finding what he had missed in the past. They talked a lot until the beer sses were emptied several times. Most of it was his work story, and Yoo-hyun reflected on himself in it. ¡°My boss is a jerk. He doesn¡¯t do any work, or he brings in some weird projects and makes people angry. It¡¯s killing me.¡± ¡°That¡¯s tough.¡± Listening to Park Young Hoon¡¯s story about his boss, he pictured Kim Hyun Min, his manager. ¡°There are so many psychos in ourpany. They really treat people like dirt.¡± ¡°Spray some medicine.¡± ¡°Do you have any medicine now?¡± Park Young Hoon red at him, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t nod. Actually, when he mentioned psychos, he thought of Go Jae Yoon, his Assistant Manager. He had talked with him for quite a long time today. He thought he had enough drinks, but Park Young Hoon seemed not. ¡°Burp. Hey, trust me with your investment. I may look like this, but I¡¯m an expert in Jongno¡­¡± ¡°I know. I know. I¡¯ll put some money in your fund.¡± ¡°Pfft. I¡¯m not forcing you. My performance and reputation have nothing to do with it. Gold? Dor? They¡¯re not very popr, but if you really want it, I¡¯ll do it for you. I just mean don¡¯t waste your money. Burp.¡± ¡°I get it.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head. Geez, drink within your limit. He kept repeating the same thing over and over again after drinking a bit. Park Young Hoon worked at aprehensive financialpany that traded everything from stock funds to foreign exchange, futures, and bonds. He was a fund manager there. It was natural for him to rmend investing to Yoo-hyun. His fund returns were goodtely. The China fund jumped 50% in three months. But the higher the mountain, the deeper the valley. That period didn¡¯tst long. As they talked, Park Young Hoon mmed his head on the table. ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°¡­¡± It was time to end this meeting. Yoo-hyun tapped on Park Young Hoon¡¯s back and woke him up. ¡°Get a grip. Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Huh? Bro¡­ You¡¯re not even up yet¡­ Why are you trying to get up?¡± ¡°What kind of situation is this?¡± He rolled his eyes at the zombie-like revival of him. Suddenly, Park Young Hoon saw something and jumped up. ¡°Oh! Boss!¡± ¡®Damn.¡¯ When he turned around, he saw the gym owner and his colleaguesing in droves. Yoo-hyun swallowed his tongue for a moment. ¡®Don¡¯t wear gym clothes¡­¡¯ Not just gym clothes. The sleeveless T-shirt that showed off their bulging muscles had the words ¡®Number One Mixed Martial Arts¡¯ on the back. It was an outfit that anyone would notice. The gym owner¡¯s face was red as if he had a drink too. ¡°Ooh! Our Young Hoon! Oh? Our star Yoo-hyun!¡± The other seniors were the same. They shouted at the bar to leave and crawled into the next seat. ¡°Nice to see you! Our brother!¡± ¡°Oh, nice to meet you!¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, are you happy to see us?¡± ¡°Yes, of course. Haha.¡± He was happy. He was happy, but. When will this end? He had just put out the fire, but it red up again. It seemed like this heat wouldst until dawn. ¡°Sigh.¡± Yoo-hyun put his hand on his forehead and sighed secretly. At the same time. Go Jae Yoon, the Assistant Manager, was on his way back from having a drink with his college friends who had gathered unexpectedly. One of his close friends apanied him. ¡°Did something bad happen? You¡¯ve looked unhappy since earlier?¡± Of course he was unhappy. The guy who got promoted to manager, the guy who moved to a foreignpany, the guy who started a business and became a boss. They all said they would pay for the drinks because they were doing well. Huh, right. Like they don¡¯t have money. He felt sick seeing the guys who didn¡¯t do well in school doing better than him. ¡°It¡¯s not work. It¡¯s just like that. Come here. I¡¯ll buy you a second round.¡± ¡°Here? It¡¯s just a pub.¡± ¡°The beer here is good. If you want to go somewhere else, go ahead.¡± ¡°Well, if you¡¯re okay with it, let¡¯s go.¡± Go Jae Yoon, the Assistant Manager, nced at his friend and silently climbed the stairs. He felt like his friend¡¯s words were mocking him. He was already annoyed enough, but there were only people around him who irritated his nerves. It was all because of that newbie. If only those guys hadn¡¯t shown up then, he would have taught him a lesson. ¡®Wait, did that kid do it on purpose?¡¯ The more he thought about it, the more things seemed strange. Why were those thugs waiting there? The conversation reminded him of the feeling that the newbie knew them. -He seemed to apologize on purpose. He shouted loudly on purpose. A hypothesis popped into his mind as he recalled Shin Chan Yong, the senior manager¡¯s words. A staged fight? Yes, that¡¯s right. How could an ordinary office worker beat up three thugs? Go Jae Yoon, the manager, ignored the fact that he was the one who went out first and came to a conclusion. He waspletely fooled by the newbie! Gritting his teeth, Go Jae Yoon muttered. ¡°How should I deal with that kid¡­¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°No, let¡¯s go in.¡± Go Jae Yoon opened the door of the pub. ¡°Ha ha ha ha.¡± A loudughter filled the pub. ¡°What is this?¡± He said habitually and a big man in front of him turned around. He instinctively bowed his head at the threatening look in his eyes. Go Jae Yoon turned his body and said. ¡°Hey, it¡¯s a bit noisy here. Should we go somewhere else?¡± ¡°No. Why? It¡¯s lively and nice.¡± This clueless kid. The only empty seat was next to a table full of burly men. That meant he had to keep an eye on them. They were not just ordinary guys, but they looked like troublemakers for sure. He could tell by the words on their backs. Then his friend said with a surprised expression. ¡°Oh? They¡¯re Number One fighters. There¡¯s Kim Tae Soo too.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Mixed martial arts fighters. Wow. This ce is really cool. Wow!¡± Go Jae Yoon swallowed his saliva. He felt the gaze of the big man he had made eye contact with earlier. His fist alone could cause at least four weeks of dental treatment. They were different from the thugs he had seen before in quality. That¡¯s when it happened. Between the loud voices, he saw a familiar face. ¡°Heh heh heh, you got beaten by Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°What about you? You lost a bet to him.¡± ¡°This kid is not our star for nothing. Right, boss?¡± ¡°Of course. If Yoo-hyun does well, you all have to kneel down to him. Got it?¡± ¡°Ha ha ha ha.¡± Flinch. Frozen Go Jae Yoon hid behind the sofa as Yoo-hyun turned his body. His friend looked puzzled. ¡°What are you doing? Sit down.¡± ¡°No, I can¡¯t.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going first.¡± ¡°Hey? Go Jae Yoon!¡± Go Jae Yoon left the pub in a crouching position. Yoo-hyun turned his head after the door opened. ¡°Yoo-hyun, what?¡± ¡°No, I think I heard it wrong.¡± ¡°You¡¯re so cold. Come on, let¡¯s drink!¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged and picked up his beer ss again. Park Young Hoon was already out of it, and some of the gym seniors seemed to have reached their limit too. The boss would take care of it. Yoo-hyun decided to rx. The next day. ¡°Good morning.¡± Yoo-hyun started his day with a cheerful greeting as he arrived at work. Then Go Jae Yoon, the Assistant Manager who returned after a long vacation, walked by. He could at least say hello to him. It was a different matter to keep the basics at work. ¡°Huh!¡± As soon as he saw Yoo-hyun, Go Jae Yoon turned around with a startled expression and started walking in the opposite direction of the bathroom. Without even putting his bag down on his seat. ¡°What?¡± He felt like he was avoiding him on purpose. Was it because of what happened at the dinner? Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t think too much about it. ¡°It¡¯s better this way.¡± He was someone he didn¡¯t want to see anyway. It was a relief that he sorted it out himself. As Yoo-hyun was about to sit down, Kim Hyun Min, the leader of his part, greeted him as he passed by. ¡°Good morning.¡± ¡°Good morning to you too.¡± Kim Hyun Min, the manager. He looked more rxed than anyone else. Yoo-hyun momentarily recalled his conversation with Park Young Hoon yesterday. The boss who was a jerk ording to him matched exactly with Kim Hyun Min¡¯s image. Kim Hyun Min always acted like that. He seemed like he came to work for fun. -Hey, you don¡¯t have to be so bad. You won¡¯t get fired for that. He was disappointed by hisck of responsibility in the past. He was sure that he wouldn¡¯t be able to achieve good results in the third part if he stayed there. Then one day. When he was working all night, Kim Hyun Min called him to the break room. He couldn¡¯t understand why he wanted to go to the break room when the project deadline was right in front of him. He ran blindly ahead and went to the break room with anger. There were his colleagues gathered there. And a cake was on the table. -Hey, happy birthday. Don¡¯t tell me you forgot it¡¯s your birthday because you¡¯re busy. What did he say in front of Kim Hyun Min who wasughing and talking? Yoo-hyun shook his head as he remembered the embarrassing memory. Chapter 54: Chapter 54: Trantor: MarcTempest
Chapter 54 For a moment, Yoo-hyun coldly pointed out the reality. Kim Hyunmin, the manager, still kept his distance from work, and it was hard to achieve results no matter how hard he worked under him. There were too manyints, but he couldn¡¯t express them openly because of his human side. No matter how good a person is, he will show his true nature when cornered. He would squeeze and scold his subordinates and even vent his anger. But Kim Hyunmin was different. He never lost hisposure in any situation. Even when Yoo-hyun said he wanted to move to another part, he didn¡¯t stop him and let him go. -Don¡¯t live too hard. You¡¯re good at everything, but I feel sorry for you. He always said that, so he took it for granted. He found outter. In the end, his words were not wrong. How far did he see? It was a curiosity that came to him after he had umted a lot of experience. He felt a warm memory in his heart and a curiosity about his actions. What was the reason? His curiosity grew more and more. Then he heard the nervous voice of Oh Jaehwan, the team leader. ¡°Manager Kim! Why is the progress report of the 3rd part project like this?¡± ¡°Hey, I told you verbally. It¡¯s only for you to see, do I need to make detailed data?¡± Kim Hyunmin¡¯s rxed answer made Oh Jaehwan¡¯s face even redder. ¡°I need to know for sure to report to the person in charge.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll tell you again. Why are you so depressed?¡± ¡°Ha, juste here.¡± Oh Jaehwan¡¯s sigh was heard from afar. For a moment, Park Seungwoo, the Assistant manager who met Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes, shrugged his shoulders. ¡°That¡¯s our part leader.¡± ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Who are you worried about? He¡¯s the one with the strongest mental in our department.¡± The best. Yoo-hyun also admitted it cleanly. He even said everything he wanted to say in front of the group leader. While thinking, Park Seungwoo spoke again. ¡°Did you book the meeting room?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Just in case, send an email to all the part members.¡± ¡°I already did.¡± ¡°Oh, sorry. I didn¡¯t check. You¡¯re so quick.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled awkwardly at Park Seungwoo¡¯s smiling face. That afternoon. In a small meeting room with two tables attached, the 3rd part members gathered. It was a ce where they shared the progress of their projects every week. The peculiar thing was that there was no data. It was Kim Hyunmin¡¯s idea. It was a precaution not to make unnecessary data. Frankly speaking, it wasn¡¯t a good choice. There was no preparation, so they just casually talked about it. There was no substance and it was hard to understand what others were saying. They didn¡¯t care much about each other¡¯s projects either. It was a situation where everyone just listened. Park Seungwoo spoke first. ¡°I thought of two backup ns for this PDA. The first one is to supply the same panel to Channel Phone 2.¡± ¡°Channel Phone 2? That¡¯s Shin Chanyong¡¯s project that he¡¯s going into this time?¡± ¡°Yes. I know he¡¯s proposing it this time, but I think it would be better if we could make it asmon as possible with the same inch and resolution.¡± It was literally a panel simr to the one used for PDA, that is, a panel that could use the same production line as Channel Phone 2. This way, even if the order quantity of PDA was insufficient, they could operate the production line. They could switch to Channel Phone 2 right away. Since stopping the production line would cause huge damage, it was an idea to find another backup n that could handle the amount of water they poured out. Of course, Channel Phone 2¡¯s expected volume wasn¡¯t much, so it was only a partial backup level, but what about it? Kim Hyunmin tilted his head slightly as he listened quietly. ¡°Really? You might end up giving Shin Chanyong what you¡¯ve built up so far. Are you okay with that?¡± This was what Kim Hyunmin wondered about. It was Park Seungwoo¡¯s merit that he brought this project that he thought was impossible to this point. There was still a lot left, but it seemed like he had crossed over seven parts of the ridge on the surface. If Park Seungwoo¡¯s opinion was followed, he had to hand over the panel he had developed so far to Shin Chanyong, the manager. Moreover, if he made a mistake, he might have to take on additional work while meeting Shin Chanyong¡¯s demands. It was like picking his nose without touching it from Shin Chanyong¡¯s point of view, who had to decide on the product specs of Channel Phone 2. Park Seungwoo wasn¡¯t a fool either. He just didn¡¯t have any other solutions. ¡°It was hard to find a more realistic backup n than this.¡± ¡°Well, let¡¯s try. I¡¯ll talk to the team leader.¡± Kim Hyunmin decided as usual. There was no specific feedback on what the risk factors were, what needed to be prepared, and whether the direction was right. To put it nicely, it meant that he trusted his part members¡¯ opinionspletely. On the other hand, to put it badly, it meant that he could avoid responsibility. Choi Minhee, the manager who was quietly listening, opened her mouth and closed it again. He knew very well that it was a busy situation, and he didn¡¯t want to make trouble by saying anything. That¡¯s why he gradually stopped getting involved in other projects. This kind of useless consideration created a wall between the part members. Park Seungwoo, who was worried, came up with another opinion. ¡°And the second one is to make a low-cost full-touch phone with the same inch.¡± ¡°Low-cost full-touch? Was there a customer who ordered that?¡± ¡°No. Not yet.¡± ¡°Then? Who¡¯s going to buy it?¡± This time Kim Hyunmin cut him off. The eyes of the other part members gathered. They were curious about what he was talking about. Park Seungwoo took a breath and continued. ¡°Isn¡¯t there a customer need for full-touch phones in thest future technology report?¡± ¡°So?¡± Kim Hyunmin¡¯s face hardened and Park Seungwoo¡¯s voice sped up. ¡°I thought it would be good to make it a low-cost version with the same inch as PDA so that it could be shared with PDA line. It¡¯s about poprizing full-touch phones.¡± ¡°It sounds good, but so what? You mean it¡¯s just an idea?¡± ¡°Yes¡­¡± Kim Hyunmin frowned as if he had a headache at Park Seungwoo¡¯s answer. The team leader told him toe up with a proper backup n right away. But what he thought of was just an idea product that didn¡¯t even have a customer yet. It was impossible to make it by next year¡¯s first half inmon sense. Usually, a leader would have been furious and asked why he couldn¡¯t think of anything else. But Kim Hyunmin was different. ¡°If you want to do something, that¡¯s good, but how are you going to make it into a product? Isn¡¯t that nonsense?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to submit it to the mobile phone division contest.¡± Yoo-hyun nced at Park Seungwoo, the Assistant manager, and smirked. He remembered what Yoo-hyun had said a while ago. -Assistant manager, I¡¯m talking about the mobile phone division contest. If we win the prize here, it will be productized right away, right? It was amazing how he always gave him the right information at the right time. ording to Kim Hyunmin, the assistant manager, there was no official channel for a ¡®Eul¡¯ponentpany to propose a product concept to a ¡®Gap¡¯ productpany. But if they used the internal contest, there was a slight possibility. This was Park Seungwoo¡¯s idea. Kim Hyunmin chuckled. ¡°Are you sure? It seems like you have a lot to prepare.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll try.¡± ¡°Just do it.¡± He said he would try, so Kim Hyunmin told him to just do it. Choi Minhee, the manager, and Kim Younggil, the Assistant manager who were listening next to him, shook their heads. It was ridiculous to talk about catching clouds at this point when the project was ending. The idea of entering the contest itself wasughable, let alone making it into a backup for the PDA panel that would be mass-produced in the first half of next year. And it was a mobile phone division contest? It was a contest that LCD division had never won even once. Then Choi Minhee shared the progress of Hyunil Automobile¡¯s built-in navigation panel. ¡°The progress of Hyunil Automobile is¡­¡± Kim Younggil, who was next in line, talked about the second product he was negotiating with Apple. ¡°The next Apple Phone 2 panel is¡­¡± They were all big projects. In fact, they took a lot of work, but there was only one person in charge. They didn¡¯t have time to care about each other¡¯s projects. ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s do that.¡± Kim Hyunmin nodded his head as usual. It was nice that he didn¡¯t tackle them. But he only passed them by too easily, so there was no tension in the meeting. Yoo-hyun confirmed once again as he went through the part meeting. It would be hard to coborate like this. The personnel evaluation was right in front of them, and they couldn¡¯t afford to take care of other projects that weren¡¯t their own achievements. The problem was that this vicious cycle would repeat next year, and eventually the part would fall apart. This wasn¡¯t a human problem. It was a structural problem. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t see it in the past, but now it was different. The current work of the 3rd part was based on project units. It might seem like the same structure as other parts, but it waspletely different. The 1st part and the 2nd part were both in charge of a single product called mobile phone. There were many types derived from it, but the customers were limited. In addition, the development department was unified and the production line was shared. That was a big advantage. They had individual projects, but they also had a lot of room to handle them together. But the 3rd part was in charge ofpletely different products. Choi Minhee, who was in charge of navigation, Kim Younggil, who was in charge of MP3 and Apple Phone, Park Seungwoo, who was in charge of PDA. They all had to y separately. To be honest, Kim Hyunmin¡¯s poor management was also a problem. But it was an organization that was out of control from birth. ¡®We have to change.¡¯ The best thing would be to have more people here, but it seemed hard to expect that right now. The best thing to do was to make the most of the existing human resources. To do that, they had to change their work within the part by function units. Choi Minhee would be in charge of customer side, Kim Younggil would be in charge of development side, Park Seungwoo would be in charge of sales and marketing side. It seemed best to divide their roles like this. The first thing to do for this was to use their expertise and the second thing to do was to integrate development, quality and production line through this process. That way they could avoid losing their center and seize the opportunity in the face of the huge wave of smartphones that would soone. He had failed miserably in the past because they were scattered all over the ce. But he wasn¡¯t going to let that happen again. Yoo-hyun thought of the contest as his focal point. One sess experience could change an organization¡¯s DNA! There was a prerequisite for this. Who would take the lead and pull them along? Yoo-hyun looked at Kim Hyunmin. The key to everything was in Kim Hyunmin¡¯s hands. After the meeting, Kim Hyunmin said. ¡°Anyone want to have a drink today?¡± It wasn¡¯t a coercion, but a customary thing to say. He went when he felt like it, but now it was too hectic. Everyone was busy. Choi Minhee answered first. ¡°I have something to do at home.¡± ¡°I have to go too. I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°I think I have to stay here today. I have to write a backup n report.¡± Chanhoo, the staff member, and Park Seungwoo also shook their heads. Kim Hyunmin justughed as if he had expected it. It was a good opportunity. Just the two of them? Yoo-hyun made up his mind and raised his hand. ¡°Can you buy me something delicious?¡± Was it an unexpected thing to say? Kim Hyunmin burst into a bigugh at his eyes blinking twice. ¡°Something delicious? Hahaha. Okay. Let¡¯s go. I have to consult with our youngest anyway.¡± A whileter, in a tavern near thepany. Kim Hyunmin asked Yoo-hyun, who was sitting across from him. ¡°Do you drink well?¡± ¡°A little.¡± ¡°You just like alcohol.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled as he listened quietly. Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Trantor: MarcTempest
Chapter 55 Did he like alcohol? It was unlikely that Yoo-hyun, who was meticulous about himself, would enjoy drinking. He didn¡¯t smoke for the same reason. But he couldn¡¯t refuse to attend drinking parties as a Korean office worker. At least for Yoo-hyun, who was striving for sess, it was a necessary course. Many deals were made at drinking parties, and new connections were formed. Yoo-hyun paid attention to the slightest changes in his counterparts¡¯ expressions, and tried to remember their words. Now, in front of him, Kim Hyun Min, the manager, was sitting. The situation was simr, but the purpose waspletely different. It was not to please his boss, nor to extract information, nor to show off his abilities. He just wanted to know his honest thoughts. Did he really want to work properly with his team members? If not, he had to change his n. Kim Hyun Min, who was unaware of his intentions, picked up a bottle of alcohol. ¡°Have a drink.¡± ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll offer you one too.¡± ¡°Haha, sure. How did you find this ce?¡± ¡°I heard from a colleague. They said the skewers here are really good.¡± The ce Yoo-hyun chose was a pub in the back alley behind Hanseong Tower, about two blocks away. He didn¡¯te here for the taste. If that was the case, he would have gone to a rice soup restaurant instead. The real reason he chose this ce? It had partitions and a quiet atmosphere. The red-toned lights and the wooden tables and chairs reduced the pressure. The warm sake on top of them made the distance between the people sitting across from each other closer without much effort. The most important thing was that the price was cheap, so it didn¡¯t hurt his wallet either. Kim Hyun Min, who was munching on skewers, said. ¡°It¡¯s delicious.¡± ¡°Please buy us more often.¡± ¡°Hahaha, sure. Sure. This is enough.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll always look at the time.¡± Yoo-hyun inserted appropriate responses while observing Kim Hyun Min¡¯s expression. He had to let Kim Hyun Min lead the conversation. Everyone had a desire to have someone listen to their stories. As expected, the stories slowly came out. ¡°Thepany? Does thepany take responsibility for my life? Everyone gets fired when they get old. I don¡¯t know why they¡¯re so attached to it.¡± ¡°That might be true.¡± This was where Kim Hyun Min¡¯s opinion became clear. He emphasized his personal life more than thepany. He was the one who would let them take a vacation whenever they wanted without asking why, even when they were busy. ¡°Don¡¯t be mistaken. You won¡¯t die without thepany. Thepany will die without hard-working people like you.¡± ¡°Do I work hard?¡± ¡°No? Park Daeri praised you a lot.¡± ¡°He¡¯s just being nice.¡± ¡°Haha, whatever. It¡¯s good to work hard.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll try my best.¡± As Yoo-hyun answered, Kim Hyun Min gulped down a drink. Then he shook his empty ss and said in a rather serious voice. ¡°It¡¯s good, but it¡¯s better not to be blindly loyal to thepany.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Yes. You never know when you¡¯ll be thrown away. No matter how well thepany does, what¡¯s the use? If you get fired for being ipetent, it¡¯s all useless. Right?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± It wasn¡¯t entirely wrong. Not all of those who were sacrificed by thepany were ipetent. They were just unlucky victims who had to be sacrificed due to external circumstances. It was thepany¡¯s fault that they gave them such a choice. The sense of deprivation of those who had invested everything in thepany in that situation was indescribable. What if they had prepared something else? Wouldn¡¯t it have reduced the chances of them going bankrupt because of thepany? Maybe what Kim Hyun Min said was more realistic for most office workers. They drank and talked about this and that. ¡°I¡¯m telling you¡­¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± It wasn¡¯t just mindless drinking. He put quite some effort into it, so the distance between them was noticeably closer than before. Usually at this point, they would spill their personal stories as well. But Kim Hyun Min didn¡¯t do that. He avoided talking about his personal life as much as possible. It was a stark contrast to Jo Chan Young, the director who would recite his college life even after just one cup of coffee. ¡®It¡¯s not easy.¡¯ He seemed to hide his inner thoughts quite well despite his casual appearance. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t tell how high the wall Kim Hyun Min had built was. Yoo-hyun wondered. How could he make him reveal the stories he had hidden deep inside? The end of the conversation that flowed superficially was already starting to show. The side dishes were almost gone, and so was the alcohol. It meant that there wasn¡¯t much time left. Yoo-hyun recalled the meetings he had with high-ranking foreign buyers in the past. He had to quickly get close to them without even knowing their faces in order to achieve results. He had to use a method that would arouse their curiosity and draw out their inner thoughts. What method did he use back then? Yoo-hyun handed Kim Hyun Min a napkin as he saw him reach out to the table. ¡°Here you go.¡± ¡°Thanks.¡± Kim Hyun Min looked surprised and then nodded his head. It wasn¡¯t the first time Yoo-hyun showed his sense. He never missed a ss of alcohol, and he never ran out of food. It meant that he was attentive to his surroundings. From Kim Hyun Min¡¯s perspective, he was an amazing subordinate. ¡®Who would think he¡¯s a new employee?¡¯ He didn¡¯t look nervous or shaky. He felt like he was facing an old friend he hadn¡¯t seen in a long time. Kim Hyun Min looked at Yoo-hyun, who was listening to his story with ease, with a new appreciation. Yoo-hyun raised both hands over the table and caught his eye. ¡°Manager, do you know?¡± ¡°Huh? Know what?¡± ¡°If you hold up both hands and look at your face, you can read your mind.¡± ¡°Hey, that¡¯s nonsense. How can you read your mind?¡± Kim Hyun Min chuckled, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t back down. ¡°Do you want to try?¡± ¡°¡­Okay.¡± Kim Hyun Min, who had a suspicious expression, eventually nodded his head. Yoo-hyun drew Kim Hyun Min¡¯s curious gaze to his hands and drew a square in the air. ¡°There¡¯s a screen between you and me right now.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°Please think of a basic shape on that screen.¡± ¡°Which one?¡± ¡°Like a square. But don¡¯t think of a square.¡± ¡°I thought of one.¡± ¡°Good. Remember the shape you thought of.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Kim Hyun Min was already in curiosity heaven. Yoo-hyun continued to draw a round shape with his hand and said. ¡°Now think of another shape and surround the shape you thought of with it.¡± ¡°I did it.¡± ¡°Good. Then I¡¯ll try to guess it now.¡± Yoo-hyun looked straight into Kim Hyun Min¡¯s eyes. It was a bit overwhelming, but it became a natural process due to a series of events. The increasing pulse, the frequent blinking, the deepening wrinkles around the eyes were clearly visible. After a brief silence, Yoo-hyun spoke as if making a careful decision. ¡°A triangle inside a circle. Right?¡± ¡°No? It¡¯s a star inside a circle.¡± He pretended not to know. He couldn¡¯t hide his pupils dting for a moment. ¡°Really? I think it¡¯s right. Your subconscious is telling me that.¡± ¡°¡­Yeah. How did you do that?¡± Kim Hyunmin, the manager, looked quite surprised. But he didn¡¯t know. Yoo-hyun forced his choice with his hand and eye, and blocked any other thoughts with his rapid breathing. This was the end of the preliminary work to attract his curiosity. The important thing was from now on. ¡°It¡¯s not important how I did it, but what it means.¡± ¡°What it means¡­¡± ¡°The shape of the surrounding figure tells you about your personality. You chose a neat round circle, right?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Yoo-hyun calmly exined to Kim Hyunmin, who looked startled. ¡°It means your personality is round. You get along well with others and have a lot of tolerance.¡± ¡°I¡¯m a bit round. Hehe.¡± It was a possible answer because he created a usible situation with any words he could attach. Yoo-hyun¡¯s intention was to avoid suspicion and read his inner thoughts. He had to go one step further. ¡°Especially, the circle that surrounds the three vertices shows your hidden desire. It¡¯s a pattern that people who dream of a bigger future often say.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Do you have anything you want to do at thepany?¡± ¡°Anything I want to do? I told you. I don¡¯t have any attachment to thepany. But how can there be so much meaning in one circle? Is this really true?¡± At Kim Hyunmin¡¯s words, Yoo-hyun shrugged lightly. It doesn¡¯t matter if it¡¯s true or not. It just has to look usible to Kim Hyunmin. Fortunately, he was still on the board that Yoo-hyun had set up. ¡®He wavered for a moment.¡¯ His breathing was disrupted when he talked about his hidden desire. He clearly showed that he had something he wanted to do rather than being satisfied with his current life. What was stopping him? Yoo-hyun looked into Kim Hyunmin¡¯s eyes and moved on. ¡°And the triangle inside means that your work, personal life, and family are in harmony.¡± ¡°Hehe, that¡¯s good.¡± He smiled bitterly, but couldn¡¯t hide it. This was the point. Yoo-hyun leaned forward and got closer to him. ¡°The three vertices touching the circle represent marital rtionship, parenting, and retirement preparation. The center of them is marital rtionship. You two seem to have met well.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kim Hyunmin was more shaken than when he talked about thepany. Did it mean that he was not satisfied with his marriage? There was a rumor that Kim Hyunmin was having an affair at thepany? ¡°Your wife must be satisfied with your marriage too.¡± At that moment, Kim Hyunmin¡¯s pupils shook violently. It was a more intense reaction than when he threw some bait. Yoo-hyun was surprised by it. ¡°¡­Stop it.¡± ¡°Hey. Hey, give me another bottle of alcohol here.¡± Yoo-hyun quickly moved his body and called out to the passing waiter. It was because of Kim Hyunmin¡¯s gesture of lifting an empty bottle. He seemed thirsty for alcohol. Yoo-hyun knew he had touched something wrong. He didn¡¯t ask personal questions for this reason. If there was something painful, it would be a big mistake. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, manager.¡± ¡°No. Sorry for what? It was fun.¡± The alcohol came out, and Yoo-hyun poured it into an empty ss. Kim Hyunmin drank quietly without saying anything. He had a cold and heavy atmosphere around him unlike usual. After some time passed, Kim Hyunmin opened his mouth quietly. ¡°Haha, sorry. I guess I¡¯m drunk.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He smiled with his mouth but had sad eyes. What happened? Yoo-hyun silently offered him more alcohol. Chapter 56: Chapter 56: Trantor: MarcTempest
Chapter 56 The awkward silence was broken when the newly opened bottle of alcohol was almost empty. His face was flushed red. ¡°I know this is not something I should tell you, since you just joined us.¡± ¡°Please, go ahead.¡± ¡°Ha.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the manager, sighed deeply and hesitated. He looked confused. It seemed like he was trying to say something he had never said before. He was just a new employee who he had met for the first time. But still, he was in a situation where he was pouring out his heart to him. It was because of Yoo-hyun. He had actually tried to get closer to him on purpose. He swallowed his saliva several times and moved his throat loudly. Kim Hyun-min, the Manager, opened his mouth as if he had made up his mind. ¡°My wife was very beautiful.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Beautiful, not is beautiful. At the word in past tense, Yoo-hyun felt a chill run through his body. Yoo-hyun could not say anything. Kim Hyun-min, the Manager, started to reveal his secrets one by one. ¡°My wife passed away seven years ago.¡± He did not tell him the reason. He just spoke with a voice that suppressed his sorrow. Yoo-hyun listened carefully. His words without tears made Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart ache. ¡®I¡¯m sorry.¡¯ He had always smiled brightly and acted like a fool. He did not know that he had such pain behind his image. It must have been a past that he wanted to hide. That¡¯s why he felt more sorry. He had touched his wound with the excuse of getting to know him better. ¡°¡­That¡¯s why I moved to this group. I had no choice. I couldn¡¯t stand seeing the faces of the people I worked with.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He must have remembered his wife¡¯s funeral every time he saw them. How could he bear it? Kim Hyun-min, the Manager, continued. ¡°I¡¯m crazy. When my wife was on herst journey, I was working overtime. I didn¡¯t even go home because I was close to getting promoted.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°Damn it.¡± Yoo-hyun guessed what word was hidden behind that. Anger at himself, and anger at thepany. ¡°I don¡¯t want to force you. That¡¯s not right. I can¡¯t make another person like me.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°You have to make your own decision. If you do what your boss tells you and something goes wrong, how can you handle the resentment?¡± ¡°I think I can understand a little bit.¡± Yoo-hyun emptied his ss. He just wanted to drink now, regardless of his purpose or n. ¡°Actually¡­¡± Maybe because of the mood, Kim Hyun-min, the Manager,pletely broke down his wall and spoke honestly. The more he listened, the more his prejudice against him crumbled. Kim Hyun-min, the Manager, wanted to change. He wanted everyone to have a morefortable life at work. He knew that he had to bring out the synergy of his team members for that. He was not just a bystander who acted like a fool. He just couldn¡¯t muster up the courage because of the wall of reality. That was enough. ¡®I¡¯ll help you.¡¯ Yoo-hyun listened to Kim Hyun-min, the Manager¡¯s story until the end. When they came out, they felt the cool air that had cooled down a bit. ¡°I feel relieved.¡± ¡°I enjoyed it too. Oh, and¡­¡± Yoo-hyun raised his index finger and put it on his lips. Kim Hyun-min, the manager chuckled. ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll help you.¡± He grabbed his arm that was swaying for a moment and put it on his shoulder. Was it because he heard about his painful past? Did he feel sympathy for him? No, it was because Kim Hyun-min as a person had entered Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart. ¡°Thank you. I can go by myself now.¡± ¡°Manager Kim, thank you.¡± ¡°For what?¡± ¡°For being honest with me.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the Manager smiled at Yoo-hyun¡¯s sincere words. ¡°What. It¡¯s hard to get recognition under me.¡± ¡°I feel like it will be different this time. I have a good sense of things.¡± ¡°You¡¯re nd. But where do you catch the bus?¡± ¡°On the other side. You go ahead.¡± Yoo-hyun watched Kim Hyun-min¡¯s bus arrive and turned around. His chest was hot right now. There was someone he wanted to see. It was past 9 pm. There were lights on in various ces in Hanseong Tower. The 12th floor was no exception. The elevator door opened, and as he entered the office, the lights that were off turned on one by one. They were tile-shaped lights that detected the body with sensors and automatically turned on the light. The distant lights were exactly on the spot where Yoo-hyun had expected. ¡°Huh? Why are you still here? What are you doing?¡± Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager, who was sitting at his desk, widened his eyes. Yoo-hyun just smiled. He didn¡¯t even have to hand over the stic bag he was holding. The smell was enough. ¡°You must be hungry. Why don¡¯t you eat and work?¡± ¡°Hey, I¡¯m going home.¡± ¡°At dawn?¡± ¡°Puhaha, I¡¯m almost done.¡± He said no, but Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager, had already lifted his butt. He was already waiting for 11 o¡¯clock toe while he was finishing up. Thepany paid for the taxi fare after 11 o¡¯clock. The overtime pay he got was extra. Yoo-hyun came at the right time. Yoo-hyun went to an empty conference room with Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager. He spread out the newspaper he had brought andid out the tteokbokki, sundae, and fried food that were in the stic bag. ¡°This is from the food cart in front of us. How did you know it¡¯s delicious?¡± ¡°I just saw it.¡± ¡°¡­Thank you, man.¡± Yoo-hyun just smiled. ¡®I¡¯m more thankful.¡¯ 19 years ago. If he had to choose one of the most memorable scenes, Yoo-hyun would choose this scene without hesitation. Of course, the positions were reversed. Back then, Yoo-hyun was working overtime and Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager, showed up unexpectedly. Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager, was not very meticulous, so he didn¡¯t even bring a newspaper. He didn¡¯t even bring wooden chopsticks. In the end, they had to eat with coffee spoons from the pantry. He realizedter that it was a very special thing. Why did Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager, take care of him so much? -Why? You¡¯re my junior. You should do the same for your juniorter. That was his answer to Yoo-hyun on the day he left. He couldn¡¯t keep his promise in the end. He didn¡¯t even have enough peace of mind to do that for his junior. Click. Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager, was smiling all the time. ¡°The more I see you, the more sense you have. How did you know I like sweet honey tea?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. It just caught my eye.¡± ¡°Puhaha, okay. I¡¯ll drink it well.¡± Yoo-hyun quietly looked at Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager who was drinking his drink coolly. His messy hair and loosened tie showed his traces of worry. He was suffering because of something he didn¡¯t have to do if he hadn¡¯t touched it in the first ce. A thought crossed his mind. ¡®Am I pushing too hard for my way?¡¯ Yoo-hyun had felt something when he saw Kim Hyun-min, the manager, today. He asked him what he felt. ¡°Isn¡¯t it hard to prepare the backup n?¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard. But this is better. At least this feels like my work.¡± ¡°What about before?¡± ¡°I just did what I was told. I had no time to think for myself because they kept rushing me with tight deadlines.¡± Yoo-hyun quietly said a word at Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager¡¯s words. ¡°You might not even use it after all the trouble.¡± ¡°So what? At least this is something I did from scratch.¡± As expected, he had a positive attitude. But that was not enough. Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager, had to give up the PDA project to survive. It meant giving up a year¡¯s worth of work to someone else. The more important thing was that the performance evaluation was right around the corner. He couldn¡¯t easily handle such a risk. Could he force him to choose at the crossroads that he would soon face? ¡°Manager Kim said they are both too difficult.¡± ¡°What is?¡± ¡°If Channel Phone bes the backup n, the performance will go to them.¡± ¡°So what?¡± ¡°What?¡± Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager, casually opened his mouth at Yoo-hyun¡¯s surprise. ¡°I have some sense. I know it¡¯s hard to get a good evaluation this way.¡± ¡°Assistant Manager.¡± ¡°This project is already a mess. I know it sounds bading from the person in charge, but I don¡¯t think PDA will do well either.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager, pointed out the future urately. Yoo-hyun was silent while he finished his story. ¡°I¡¯d rather have Channel Phone 2 as a backup sooner. Then I can go all in on the low-cost full-touch phone.¡± ¡°Do you think that¡¯s possible?¡± ¡°Honestly, it¡¯s hard. I don¡¯t think Shin Chan-yong, the section chief, will ept it. But I still want to try.¡± Yoo-hyun rxed as he heard Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager¡¯s words. He knew they had exactly the same thoughts. Yeah, let¡¯s not think too hard. Everyone who joins apany wants to leave their mark. Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager, had enough ability to do that, but he just missed his chance. He just needed to help him with that. Yoo-hyun put down his burden and ate the remaining food while chatting with Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager. ¡°Assistant Manager¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s because¡­¡± It was just a conversation where theyughed and talked without any special purpose. It felt like family. If he had an older brother, wouldn¡¯t it feel like this? A really nice older brother. Then Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager, asked him a question as if he had sensed something. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s payday soon. What are you going to do with your first paycheck?¡± ¡°I have to buy a gift for my parents.¡± ¡°What about me?¡± Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager pointed at himself with his index finger jokingly. He was just saying that he should treat him with his first paycheck. ¡°I already gave you.¡± ¡°Where?¡± ¡°Here.¡± Yoo-hyun pointed at the remaining tteokbokki and Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager chuckled. ¡°You¡¯re trying to get away with this?¡± ¡°Should I have bought chicken?¡± Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager quickly matched Yoo-hyun¡¯s tone. ¡°No. This is much better. Thank you.¡± ¡°Please buy something better when you get paid.¡± ¡°Chicken?¡± ¡°That sounds good.¡± ¡°Puhahaha.¡± Theughter of the twosted for a while. There is an end if there is a beginning. That¡¯s how work is. They were doing different projects, but they had to run for their own goals. The method was the same, only the degree was different. They listed what they had to do between the start and end and did them one by one. Sounds easy? This is really it. They just had to set and follow their goals ording to their schedule. The intensity of work was not important as long as they could do that. The problem was how to set up the schedule. Most office workers struggled with scheduling. They couldn¡¯t know unless they experienced it. So they vaguely followed the way they had done before. The reason for setting the schedule this way was not ¡®Can I do this work?¡¯ or ¡®What is the surrounding environment?¡¯ but ¡®This is how we did it before¡¯. The schedule set in this way was reduced by the boss. They hesitated to answer when they asked ¡®Why can¡¯t you do it faster?¡¯ because they couldn¡¯t make an urate judgment of their current situation. In the end, they had no choice but to ept the unreasonable schedule without any evidence. This problem was more pronounced in the rapidly changing IT field. Especially forpanies that did not produce products for customers, but supplied parts to customers. It was harder to keep up with the changes. Chapter 57: Chapter 57:
Chapter 57 The LCD business unit was a representative example. Especially the mobile group, which diversified into mobile phones, navigation, MP3, PDA, game consoles and so on, had the most severe situation. Chief Choi Min-hee, Assistant Manager Kim Young-gil, and Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo had the same problem. Yoo-hyun quietly picked up a pen. On a nk sheet of paper that had nothing decided yet, Yoo-hyun calcted and nned out one schedule after another. It was not one schedule, but the entire schedule for the three-part project. He added his imagination to what he had seen and experienced so far. He boldly discarded what he couldn¡¯t do and focused on what he could do. The short-term schedule of three months was divided into smaller parts, and the projects that had been ying separately began to connect. The poprization of full-touch phones, the sess story of Apple phones, the poprization of smartphones, and the huge trend of disy development switching to OLED were things that Yoo-hyun could do because he had experienced them directly or indirectly. If he could just hold on to the center and endure, the efforts of the three parts now had to shine. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t want much. He had to make sure that the precious people who worked with him didn¡¯t lose what they had umted to the wrong people. That was enough for him. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun circled the word ¡®contest¡¯ at the beginning. One of the roles of the product nning team was to open a contest and collect ideas from the development team. This time, he had to challenge the opposite way. And it was a contest held by the mobile phone business unit, not the LCD business unit. The mobile phone business unit. It was one of Hansung Electronics¡¯ main business units along with the home appliance business unit. They were producers who made mobile phones, sellers who sold them to consumers, and major customers of the LCD business unit. In other words, from the perspective of the LCD business unit, the mobile phone business unit was ¡®the boss¡¯. He actually felt the difference in status when he met them at the conference table. It was hard to think that they would easily ept an idea from the LCD business unit. They said anyone from Hanseong Electronics could apply, but there had never been anyone from another business unit who won an award. But he couldn¡¯t just suck his thumb. Yoo-hyun thought of the people he knew in the mobile phone business unit. He knew developers and nners who were growing into core lines, but they still didn¡¯t have much power. He wanted to use the chaebol family, but it was almost impossible for Yoo-hyun, who had just be a new employee. He had to pass by his own strength in the end. His fighting spirit burned more than despair. ¡°That sounds impossible.¡± To be honest, he had something to believe in. The uing European exhibition was at the end of November. If Yoo-hyun¡¯s memory was correct, ¡®that thing¡¯ happened around then. If he could pass the first round of the contest, there would be enough possibility. It was close to gambling, but it was absolutely necessary to set a focal point. ¡®And another important thing is¡­¡¯ That¡¯s when it happened. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo¡¯s voice scattered Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts. ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°I¡¯m just organizing my thoughts.¡± ¡°Are you doing well with OJT?¡± Yoo-hyun leaned his shoulder over the partition and looked at Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo who stuck his face out. Then Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo looked sorry. ¡°I¡¯m sorry I can¡¯t take care of you. You don¡¯t have much time left for the seminar.¡± ¡°You¡¯re busy. It¡¯s okay. The materials you sent mest time are very helpful.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. And congrattions.¡± ¡°What for?¡± When Yoo-hyun looked puzzled, Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo smiled broadly. ¡°Your first paycheck. Didn¡¯t you check it on the site?¡± ¡°No. Not yet.¡± ¡°Hey, what¡¯s more important than that? Check it out quickly.¡± He seemed to be doing something much more important just now? Yoo-hyun secretly chuckled. He was working on a schedule that his life depended on. There was no way Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo would know that. He urged him to go in as if he wanted him to go in quickly. He didn¡¯t need to check it out, but he thought he should respond to his expectations and checked his sry. It seemed like two zeros were missing from what he had checked a while ago. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo saw Yoo-hyun chuckle and said. ¡°Feels good, right? What¡¯s there for apany employee? It¡¯s fun to live on the sry you get and spend.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Did you prepare a gift for your parents?¡± Yoo-hyun nodded at Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo¡¯s question. ¡°Yes. Of course.¡± ¡°What is it? Underwear? Money?¡± ¡°Well?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled quietly at Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo who was curious and nagging. ¡­. After work, it was the weekend, so he got on the bus and contacted his mother. ¡°Yes, Mom. I¡¯m leaving now.¡± -Be careful. Wear your seat belt. Close your eyes a little. You must be tired. ¡°I will. See you soon.¡± He finished the call with a bright voice. He put the paper bag he was holding in the overhead storage bin. It was quite bulky because he packed a lot of things. It was a gift he bought with his first paycheck. How would the people who received this react? He finally gave back the heart he couldn¡¯t take care of in the past. Yoo-hyun leaned back on his seat with high expectations. The vibration of the bus felt good. When he got off the bus, it was already time for the sun to set. When he arrived in front of his house, he opened the front door. Creak. The door hadn¡¯t even opened yet, but he heard his mother¡¯s weing voice. ¡°Oh, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Did you have a good time?¡± ¡°Of course, I had a good time. How¡¯s work?¡± His mother, who came out to greet him in a hurry, asked him how he was doing again, which she had asked several times on the phone. He felt his mother¡¯s heart that worried about her son. ¡°It¡¯s fine. The seniors are taking good care of me.¡± ¡°Ho ho, I¡¯m d. Let¡¯s go in. You haven¡¯t eaten yet, have you?¡± ¡°No. I ate.¡± ¡°Then. Let¡¯s eat a little bit.¡± As soon as he stepped on the living room floor, his father came out of his room. He already knew he wasing, but he pretended toe out at the right time. Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and said. ¡°Dad, I¡¯m here.¡± ¡°Hmm. Yeah.¡± He still answered briefly. It was still awkward, but it was a huge improvementpared to the past when he couldn¡¯t even face him at all. ¡°Here you go.¡± When Yoo-hyun handed over the paper bag, his mother asked. ¡°But what is this?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a gift for my first paycheck.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you got paid then?¡± ¡°That was only part of it. I got the full amount this time. Open it and see.¡± ¡°Oh, why did you buy all this? You didn¡¯t have to.¡± She said that, but her expression was full of anticipation. Her hand was already on the paper bag. When Yoo-hyun chuckled, his father clicked his tongue. ¡°Geez, what a fuss¡­¡± ¡°Stay still.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Huh? Yoo-hyun tilted his head at the strange atmosphere between them. His mother snapped at his father, who was domineering. His father bowed his head meekly as if he hadmitted a crime. His father was not the kind of person Yoo-hyun knew. ¡°Honey.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± He answered right away when she called him. That was strange too. ¡°Open your gift yourself.¡± ¡°Ugh, give it to me.¡± He obediently took the box that his mother handed him. That was strange too. It was definitely different from the past that Yoo-hyun remembered, or even a while ago. His mother, who had given in to his father a lot, slowly tore off the wrapping. Squeak. As soon as she saw the brand logo drawn on the surface of the box, a smile appeared on her lips. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s clothes. I wonder what kind of sense our Yoo-hyun showed this time?¡± ¡°Open it and see.¡± ¡°Oh? What is this?¡± Her eyes widened as she opened the box. There were two thin fluorescent-colored hiking jackets wrapped well in the box with ribbons diagonally attached. Not one, but two. ¡°They¡¯re the same color.¡± ¡°Yes. I matched them for you and dad as a couple.¡± He chose them after hearing that they had taken up hiking as a hobby recently. But his mother¡¯s expression was not good. ¡°Don¡¯t you like it?¡± ¡°Huh? I do. I like it.¡± ¡°It may look too bright, but this is the trend these days.¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s very pretty. Thank you, Yoo-hyun. Ho ho ho.¡± But herughter didn¡¯t sound good either. His father turned his gaze away. Was there a problem? ¡°Then. If you wear them together and go hiking, people will be jealous of you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Suddenly, his mother frowned and red at his father. His father seemed to have a lot to say too, but he remained silent. Then, a whiskey came out of the gift box that his father opened. It was for his father who liked alcohol. ¡°I wanted to have a drink with you.¡± ¡°Hmm, we should.¡± His father¡¯s answer was barely over when his mother¡¯s answer fell. ¡°No way. Put it back.¡± ¡°Ugh.¡± At that sound, his father couldn¡¯t say anything back. Was there something wrong with alcohol? His mother¡¯s strong attitude and his father¡¯s cowering appearance were awkward. Ah! He had a hunch and quickly asked. ¡°Did you get your health check results?¡± ¡°¡­¡± His father answered with silence to Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. A momentter. His mother started toin after sitting down from then on. ¡°I can¡¯t live, really.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Do you know what happened to him because of alcohol?¡± His father tried to go out and smoke because he was frustrated, but he got scolded by his mother again. ¡°Don¡¯t smoke either! Your lungs are not good either.¡± ¡°¡­I know.¡± In the end, his father quietly went into his room. Apparently, his liver function test came out bad in the health checkup. But could he suddenly shrink like that because of that? ¡°I told him to drink less so many times.¡± ¡°Is it really bad?¡± He was relieved to see that it wasn¡¯t serious when he looked at it with a worried heart. He just had to reduce alcohol a little bit and exercise, and he would be fine enough. The doctor¡¯s opinion said so too. It was just that his father dug his own grave by making a bet with his mother. ¡°But he came home drunk again¡­¡± ¡°Dad did wrong.¡± As he listened to his mother¡¯s story, a smile appeared on his lips. The clear thing was that his mother took over the house after this incident. The problem was not his mother¡¯s hiking jacket, but the couple¡¯s hiking jacket. His mother¡¯sint didn¡¯t stop there. ¡°That¡¯s not all. I understand that he drinks often because he¡¯s doing well at work. But it¡¯s not right to drink and ck out and have me drag him home. Isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°That happened too?¡± He sighed at the fact that he didn¡¯t know. ¡°Yes. It happened more than once or twice. Ugh¡­ When I went to say something, he yelled at me. He said he was healthy.¡± ¡°Then what?¡± ¡°Then we made a bet. If it¡¯s bad, he¡¯ll quit drinking. But look at this. It shows clearly in the numbers.¡± His mother took out the health checkup result sheet from the corner. Yoo-hyun looked at it with a worried heart, but fortunately it wasn¡¯t a serious level. He just had to cut down on alcohol and exercise, and he would be fine enough. The doctor¡¯s opinion also said so. It was just that his father dug his own grave by making a bet with his mother. Chapter 58: Chapter 58:
Chapter 58 Mother was stillining, dragging her younger sister into it. ¡°That Jae-hee kid is just like her father. She¡¯lle home drunk again today.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t sheing tomorrow?¡± ¡°What do you mean? She left in the afternoon to meet her friends and hasn¡¯t contacted me yet. Sigh.¡± ¡°She¡¯ll be fine.¡± Yoo-hyun said, and mother shook her head. Yoo-hyun looked at his mother quietly. He remembered a different face from his young mother¡¯s. He saw a glimpse of his mother¡¯s face that had aged and lost its vitality. His mother asked him when she saw his face. ¡°Why? Do you have something on your face?¡± ¡°I¡¯m just happy.¡± ¡°Ho ho, you¡¯re so sweet. Yeah, I live for my son.¡± Mother brightened up. She became more confident and expressive than before. He couldn¡¯t see the drooping shoulders that had lingered like an afterimage. Was this also a butterfly effect brought by Yoo-hyun¡¯s change? Or did he just not care enough about his mother back then? One thing was certain: his mother no longer looked like she was stuck in the past. Yoo-hyun held his mother¡¯s hand and said. ¡°Don¡¯t just live, but live happily for a long time.¡± ¡°Of course. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll see you get married and have grandchildren.¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯ll try harder.¡± ¡°Really? You¡¯ll bring a girl when you have one?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Mother smiled brightly at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. That night. Yoo-hyun gestured to his younger sister who came home after hanging out with her friends. Her cheeks were flushed, but she seemed to walk fine. ¡°You came home early.¡± ¡°What do you care? Why? Did you miss me?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun handed her a gift box without a word. ¡°Wow, is this my gift?¡± ¡°Yeah. Open it.¡± ¡°What is it, what is it?¡± Han Jae-hee tore the wrapping paper excitedly. A rectangr box that wasn¡¯t very thick soon revealed itself. Han Jae-hee¡¯s eyes widened when she saw the picture and brand on the box. ¡°This, this is a Hakom tablet. Wow. And it¡¯s arge inch?¡± ¡°The pen performance is also top-notch.¡± ¡°This is really expensive¡­ Is it second-hand? Or a knock-off?¡± She must have been drunk. She tore the wrapping paper herself and said that. ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. If you don¡¯t like it, give it to me.¡± ¡°Take it if you can.¡± ¡°Really? Can I return it?¡± Swish. Han Jae-hee pulled the tablet close to her body as if she couldn¡¯t let go of it. Then she turned on the tablet with sparkling eyes. ¡°But why are you giving me this?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a first paycheck gift.¡± ¡°Are you crazy? You¡¯re really weird.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± She kept looking at the tablet screen with her eyes wide open and muttered with her mouth. ¡°You¡¯re really crazy. How can you buy this? You barely make any money.¡± ¡°I make enough to buy you one. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll buy you another one if you need it.¡± He was serious. It was a bit hard to buy with his sry, but not impossible. Money is money if you make more of it. No, he was confident that he could make a lot of money if he wanted to. But. He didn¡¯t want to. Money was not important to Yoo-hyun at all right now. He wanted to make up for what he couldn¡¯t do for his sister more than that. But his sister poured cold water on him. ¡°Did you drink?¡± ¡°What do you mean? You¡¯re the one who drank.¡± ¡°Are you really saying this in your right mind?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun gave a hollowugh. Han Jae-hee didn¡¯t stop there. ¡°How can someone change so much?¡± ¡°Just stop talking nonsense and try it out.¡± He thought they had gotten closer after talkingst time, but there was still a distance between them. He could tell by the way she didn¡¯t trust him even after giving her a gift. ¡°It¡¯s nice though¡­¡± Han Jae-hee picked up the pen and started drawing on the tablet. She was silent for a while. Yoo-hyun looked at his sister with a faint smile. He felt proud and sorry at the same time. He remembered the past when he had cut off contact with his family. When he was immersed in sess, cutting off ties with his family, Yoo-hyun tried to persuade a foreign buyer by looking at her SNS ount. The reason was simple. He could get some information about the person by looking at their SNS ount. It wasn¡¯t as good as observing them directly, but it definitely gave him an advantage in negotiations. It was one of Yoo-hyun¡¯s secrets to sess. That¡¯s how he looked at other people¡¯s lives and stumbled upon his sister¡¯s SNS ount. He saw that his sister, who had given up on art, posted her sketches every day. They were mostly cute icons and emoticons, and people¡¯s reactions were not bad. But his sister, who had faced the harshness of the world and lost her emotions, was rather hesitant. She felt resentment rather than gratitude for the kindness of others. -It would have been nice if I could have met this a little sooner. His sister posted a message of regret along with a picture of a tablet with a pen. He was snapped out of his reverie by his sister¡¯s voice. ¡°Brother, what are you doing?¡± ¡°Huh? Why?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s have a drink.¡± Han Jae-hee put the tablet aside and walked out, then came back with a bottle of whiskey. She also brought sses, ice, and a te of fruit. But the liquor she brought was very familiar. ¡°Is that the one that was on the chair in the living room?¡± ¡°Yeah. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Hey, that¡¯s dad¡¯s gift.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. Dad can¡¯t drink anyway.¡± ck. Han Jae-hee opened the bottle without hesitation. Glug glug glug. The liquor was poured before he could say anything. The situation was over. Maybe it was for the best. That¡¯s how Yoo-hyun sat on the floor in his room for the first time with his sister and drank whiskey. Han Jae-hee gulped it down in one shot. ¡°Kuhuk, refreshing.¡± ¡°How can you do a one-shot?¡± ¡°Drinking is all about one-shot. You don¡¯t know the basics.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He wondered why his mother said she had a drinking problem. ¡°Brother, have an apple. Ah.¡± ¡°What are you doing? Gross.¡± ¡°Aing.¡± ¡°Stop it.¡± Look at her drunk speech? ¡°Kahaha. Gulp. Gulp. Gulp.¡± Why is sheughing like that? He saw a lot of new sides of his sister in a short time. Sides that he didn¡¯t know, and didn¡¯t know for 20 years. That¡¯s how much they had distanced themselves. ¡°Hey, Han Yoo-hyun. Why are you suddenly being nice to me?¡± What the heck? Now she even talks to him casually. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Why are you confusing me like this?¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°You told me not to live like this. You said what kind of art is this. Huh? Huh? But why are you doing this now?¡± Han Jae-hee poured out her resentment with a flushed face. At that moment, a very old memory shed through Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind. -Art is talent. What are you going to do with that mediocre skill? Go to college and then what? Just waste the family money? It was about three years ago by now? He had snapped at his sister who suddenly changed her career path and wanted to do art. To Yoo-hyun, his sister was doing a hopeless challenge. She got into college with hard work, but it wasn¡¯t a very good one. Her college life was also not very satisfying. There was no way she could see a job opportunity in that situation. By Yoo-hyun¡¯s standards, his sister was already a failed life. Why did he judge his sister so harshly? Looking back, it was a ridiculous moment. He shook his head and opened his mouth. ¡°I didn¡¯t know back then. But it¡¯s different now. You have talent.¡± ¡°How do you know? How do you know I have talent?¡± ¡°I saw you draw. I also saw the portfolio you submitted for the assignment.¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­ I don¡¯t have good grades. I have no talent.¡± ¡°No. You did well. I have some eye for it.¡± It wasn¡¯t just apliment. He didn¡¯t major in art, but he had seen countless products with designs in the forefront of the electronics industry for 20 years. His sister definitely had talent. She just didn¡¯t know the right direction. ¡°No. I have low grades, and I never won any awards¡­¡± No, she did well. Why does she keep saying she didn¡¯t? ¡°You should be more confident. You can do it.¡± ¡°No. I won¡¯t be able to graduate like this, and I won¡¯t be able to get a job¡­¡± Why is she so depressed all of a sudden? She was so fierce just a moment ago, but now she¡¯s gone. This was also his sister¡¯s side. He had to cheer her up now. ¡°You can do it. I believe in you.¡± ¡°What do you know?¡± ¡°I know. Even if you don¡¯t know, I know. I¡¯ll teach you if you don¡¯t know.¡± Han Jae-hee¡¯s shoulders trembled slightly at Yoo-hyun¡¯s firm answer. Was it hard for her all this time? Did she want somefort? ¡°How¡­ can I do it?¡± Maybe so. She must have wanted to hear more, not because she was drunk. She opened her ears first, even though she had a strong pride. Yoo-hyun straightened his posture and looked at his sister face to face. ¡°You like drawing cute things, right? Try designing icons for phones.¡± ¡°Icons?¡± ¡°Yeah. Not because of the trend, but ording to Hansung Future Research Institute data, icon designers are popr in the US.¡± ¡°¡­Keep going.¡± Han Jae-hee showed interest and Yoo-hyun spoke more passionately. ¡°And you know emoticons, right? They¡¯re also about making characters express emotions. You can make a lot of money with these characterster.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Han Jae-hee¡¯s eyes shook at the word big money. She looked tempted. He had to strike the final blow here. ¡°It¡¯s true. You¡¯re good at both of them. Try them out. Don¡¯t worry about graduating or anything.¡± ¡°How can I not worry?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take responsibility for it, so just do what you like.¡± She wouldn¡¯t believe him. But it was true. When smartphones became widely avable in the world, and SNS became popr, designers who were good at these two things made a lot of money. It was icing on the cake if he could secure the market first. Han Jae-hee had all those talents. Yoo-hyun hoped his sister would realize that fact. And he thought there was enough room for it. ¡°What responsibility? Kahaha. Gulp. Gulp.¡± Sheughed while holding her stomach until then. Yoo-hyun looked at his sister with an incredulous expression. ¡°Forget it. Do whatever you want.¡± ¡°Kahaha, are you mad? Huh?¡± ¡°No. Hey, don¡¯t touch me. You smell.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just too grateful. Kahaha. It¡¯s the first time I¡¯m d you¡¯re my brother.¡± Could it be the first time? But he felt proud to hear that. He must have been ying the role of a brother for this taste. ¡®I wish she would keep smiling like this.¡¯ She looked good when sheughed freely, even if she was drunk. He wished that smile wouldst forever. Yoo-hyun said with a serious expression to Han Jae-hee. ¡°If you¡¯re grateful, just promise me one thing.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°You have to remember this even when you¡¯re sober.¡± ¡°Kahaha, okay. What is it?¡± He looked at his sister¡¯s face and put some strength in his voice. ¡°When you really have someone to date, you have to introduce him to me.¡± ¡°What? Why?¡± ¡°So I can y the role of a brother.¡± ¡°Kukuku, kahaha. Gulp. Gulp.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He took back what he said about liking her smile. This was too much, wasn¡¯t it? Yoo-hyun looked at Han Jae-hee rolling on the floor with thin eyes and closed his eyes. He felt like his stomach was going to explode if he kept looking at her. Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Trantor: MarcTempest
Chapter 59 He doubted that she would remember anything even if they talked more, but he couldn¡¯t stop now. It was important to him. ¡°Hey, I¡¯m serious.¡± ¡°Serious about what? Hehehe.¡± ¡°Ugh, really. Listen, I¡¯ll just say it straight.¡± ¡°Pffft, what is it?¡± Despite herughter, he spoke earnestly. ¡°Jae-hee, never date a guy who is four years older than you. Got it?¡± ¡°Hehehe. Oh,e on. You¡¯re hrious, really.¡± Han Jae-hee looked at him incredulously andughed. But Yoo-hyun was very serious. His sister¡¯s life waspletely ruined because of that bastard. He also cut off his ties with him because of that damn guy. ¡®Damn it. I can¡¯t even remember his name.¡¯ Fortunately, he remembered his surname and age. He also remembered his smug face. If he ever met him again? He would teach him a lesson as an older brother. Anyway. ¡®Even if dirt gets in my eyes, I¡¯ll never let that guy near her.¡¯ Yoo-hyun clenched his teeth as he looked at Han Jae-hee, who was smiling cluelessly. He didn¡¯t have much time since he only stayed for the weekend. But he still met his friends. Someone said that if you have true friends, you have seeded in life. With that in mind, Yoo-hyun entered the pub and faced Kim Hyun-soo and Kang Jun-ki. It had been a long time since they met, but they feltfortable as if they had met yesterday. ¡°Jun-ki, congrattions.¡± ¡°Ah, it¡¯s not like I got into a bigpany like you.¡± ¡°But still, it¡¯s a good job. You¡¯re in Seoul now. You¡¯ve made it. You were so nervous that you would fail, but look at you with your big head?¡± Kim Hyun-soo said as he pushed his ss forward. ¡°Let¡¯s drink.¡± ¡°Oh, so you¡¯re buying?¡± ¡°Are you kidding? You¡¯re buying, right?¡± ¡°Yeah, sure.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. nk. The sound of sses clinking, the sound ofughter and chatter were pleasant. After a few drinks, Kang Jun-ki cautiously expressed his concern. ¡°Are you sure ourpany is okay? It looks so small when I actually joined.¡± Kang Jun-ki got a job at Semi Electronics, located in Gasan-dong, Seoul. Heined about it, but Semi Electronics was a fairlyrgepany. Yoo-hyun knew that well and answered seriously. ¡°I told you. It¡¯s fine. It¡¯s a solidpany.¡± ¡°Yeah, I know. But I¡¯m so anxious.¡± ¡°Just trust me.¡± ¡°The boss asked me if I would take some shares instead of sry. He said he would give me some if I agreed to lower my sry. Is that something you ask a new hire?¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes sparkled at Kang Jun-ki¡¯s words. ¡°Then? What did you say?¡± ¡°I said I would think about it. But the seniors told me not to do it. They said ourpany would never go public. The boss is just full of hot air.¡± As he shook his head, Yoo-hyun asked him more questions. ¡°Tell me more details.¡± It turned out that the sry was low but enough to live on. Plus, he would get some shares that were worthless now. Then? ¡°Jun-ki, do you have a lot of debt?¡± ¡°No. Why?¡± ¡°Just take the shares. If you can lower your sry more, do it and get more shares.¡± ¡°Hey, what if we don¡¯t go public? Then those are just pieces of paper. Do you know when we¡¯ll go public?¡± Kang Jun-ki waved his hand but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t back down. ¡°The performance will be good and you¡¯ll get bonuses too. Just hang in there for two or three years.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°If it doesn¡¯t work out then, I¡¯ll feed you and put you to bed or something.¡± ¡°Really? Will you do that?¡± ¡°Yeah. Really. Do that.¡± Kang Jun-ki¡¯s eyes wavered at Yoo-hyun¡¯s firm words. He didn¡¯t remember seeing Yoo-hyun speak like this much. ¡°Do you really mean it?¡± ¡°Yeah. And when you hit the jackpotter, don¡¯t forget to buy me a drink.¡± ¡°What do you mean a drink? If I really hit it big, I¡¯ll take care of you guys, no, your families too.¡± ¡°Hyun-soo, write it down. Don¡¯t let him change his words.¡± ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s start with what you¡¯ll take care of first.¡± Kang Jun-ki still looked doubtful, but Semi Electronics remained strong for the next 20 years. He didn¡¯t know the exact time, but they even went public. ¡®It was around the time I moved to the group strategy office¡­¡¯ Semi Electronics, which had just be a partner of Hanseong Electronics, made a splendid debut in the KOSDAQ market that year. Their performance was mediocre, but they were linked to a political theme and their stock price soared more than 10 times in a month. There were many people who owned rted stocks in the LCD division, so he remembered that part clearly. If Kang Jun-ki had held on until then and kept his promise to get some shares? He would have made a profit that was iparable to his sry. Of course, the choice was up to Kang Jun-ki. Kim Hyun-soo raised his voice then. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ve listed everything. I like the part where you buy me a car if you make more than a billion.¡± ¡°Hahaha, just a car? I¡¯ll buy you a house too.¡± ¡°Stamp it?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Kang Jun-ki shouted at Kim Hyun-soo¡¯s serious request. They had so much fun. Yoo-hyun chuckled when Kim Hyun-soo said. ¡°It would have been nice if Jun-seok was here too.¡± ¡°Yeah. He must be stuck in Ulsan. Oh, Yoo-hyun, don¡¯t you have to go to Ulsan? You said you have a factory there.¡± ¡°Well. I don¡¯t know when I¡¯ll go.¡± He remembered that Ha Jun-seok also got a job at a constructionpany in the past. He only heard about it from someone else, he didn¡¯t know the details. But he was in Ulsan? He didn¡¯t even know that his friend was living in the same city as him. He had been on a long business trip to Ulsan before, but he never met him once. The past Yoo-hyun was that indifferent. But now it was different. If he had a chance to go on a business trip, he would definitely meet him once. He sorted out his thoughts and asked Kim Hyun-soo. ¡°How are you doing?¡± ¡°Me? Well, I¡¯m still working at the car center.¡± ¡°That¡¯s cool.¡± ¡°What¡¯s cool? I barely make enough to survive.¡± Kim Hyun-soo frowned, but Yoo-hyun was serious. ¡°No, it¡¯s just your mindset.¡± ¡°You talk as if you work with me.¡± You don¡¯t have to see it to hear it. In the near future. Kim Hyun-soo, who worked at a car center, fixed an old man¡¯s car for free because he was in a tight situation. After the old man died, his son paid off his debt and his good deed spread, making the car center grow bigger. The story became an article and reached Yoo-hyun¡¯s ears, who was far away. But it was after his mother had passed away. -I should have treated her better when she was alive¡­ Now I have money but I can¡¯t do anything for her. That was what he said when he called him out of the blue one day. He felt ufortable throughout the call because he couldn¡¯t even go to his mother¡¯s funeral. He should have listened more carefully to his voice then. Yoo-hyun also realized the meaning of his words after he sent his mother away. What did he do all that for? Yoo-hyun changed his expression and asked cautiously. ¡°Is your mother okay?¡± ¡°Why? Is something wrong?¡± ¡°No, just wondering if she¡¯s healthy.¡± ¡°That¡¯s nd. She¡¯s fine.¡± ¡°Hyun-soo.¡± Kim Hyun-soo, who was sipping his beer, looked at Yoo-hyun. He noticed that the atmosphere had changed. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Did you take your parents to a health checkup?¡± ¡°No. Not yet. I¡¯ve been busy.¡± He had told himst time, he thought he would have done it by now. This time, he decided to say it more clearly. ¡°Then you should do it soon. Jun-ki, you too.¡± ¡°What are you talking about, all of a sudden?¡± ¡°A health checkup. My parents did it too. Don¡¯t you think we should do something for them as their sons?¡± ¡°This guy suddenly grew up. You never said anything like this before.¡± ¡°Just try it. A colleague of mine took his parents to a checkup and found out they had cancer. It doesn¡¯t take long, just try it.¡± His friends, who didn¡¯t care much about their parents¡¯ health, wavered a little at his words. Yoo-hyun decided to go further. ¡°And you know, helping each other when we¡¯re in trouble is what friends are for. Right?¡± ¡°Yeah. So?¡± ¡°If you ever have any difficulties, let me know. Especially when you need money for hospital bills or something like that. Got it?¡± ¡°Why are you acting like this all of a sudden?¡± His friends felt awkward, but Yoo-hyun pushed on consistently. ¡°It¡¯s a promise.¡± ¡°Kid. You¡¯re really weird today. Fine. Let¡¯s drink.¡± He didn¡¯t remember exactly how Kim Hyun-soo¡¯s mother passed away. He only remembered that she was sick and that she didn¡¯t have much time left. If she was still okay, she might have found out through a checkup. Kim Hyun-soo¡¯s face ovepped with the middle-aged Kim Hyun-soo who came to the funeral after his mother passed away. He snapped at him as he looked at him. ¡°What are you staring at?¡± ¡°Nothing.¡± ¡°You¡¯re nd.¡± Kim Hyun-soo just snickered. It was Monday morning after he went back to his hometown. Tap tap tap tap. Under the dim white light, the office workers couldn¡¯t take their eyes off the monitors. It was to polish up the team report that they submitted in the morning. This report would go through the team leader and then to the person in charge. It was no exaggeration to say that it determined how they would spend their week depending on the result. Of course, they had to pay extra attention to it. Especially the members of part 3 felt more pressure. It was because of Kim Hyun-min, their part leader. He forwarded the report from below without much review. That¡¯s why Park Seung-woo, an assistant manager, looked more troubled. ¡°I¡¯m not sure if I can send it like this.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°No, just¡­ Nothing.¡± Park Seung-woo pretended to be fine in front of Yoo-hyun who asked him, but he wasn¡¯t inside. He was bothered by the PDA-rted issues that happenedst week. They were small enough to be ignored, but he was worried that they might be bigger problemster if he hid them. And he wondered if it was right to mention the backup n for the contest now. There were too many ambiguous things. ¡®I feel like I¡¯m going to get scolded¡­¡¯ It was the part leader¡¯s role to mediate and take responsibility in situations like this. But Park Seung-woo had no expectations at all. Wasn¡¯t he the one who showed up just before the report time? He was nice and gave them autonomy, which was good. But he wished he could make decisions on these vague issues. He didn¡¯t want to ask Kim Young-gil, another assistant manager, because he looked too busy. Yoo-hyun checked the time behind Park Seung-woo, who was anxious. ¡®Will hee?¡¯ He saw Kim Hyun-min¡¯s true feelings at thest drinking party. -I never want to force them. That¡¯s not right. I can¡¯t make them like me. He wasn¡¯t a boss who avoided responsibility and watched from afar. He just didn¡¯t want to repeat his past mistakes. That¡¯s why he passed the burden to his part members so they could make their own decisions. It looked cowardly, but he understood the situation that forced him to do so. Maybe it was the first time in 20 years that he understood Kim Hyun-min as a person. That¡¯s why he trusted him. He hoped that he would break out of the shell that trapped him ande out. Of course, he did some work behind the scenes to speed up the process. It was time to see the results. Would Kim Hyun-min hide behind again? Or would he try again to make the part he wanted? He was curious about his choice. Kim Hyun-min showed up right then. ¡°Good morning, sir.¡± ¡°Good morning.¡± When Yoo-hyun greeted him, Kim Hyun-min raised his hand and greeted him back. Park Seung-woo, who was finishing his report, greeted him with a surprised expression. Chapter 60: Chapter 60:
Chapter 60 Kim Hyun-min, the manager, arrived at work 20 minutes earlier than usual. ¡°Ah? Manager Kim, you¡¯re here already?¡± ¡°Park, did you finishpiling the data?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, that¡­ ¡° ¡°Just send me what you have so far. I¡¯ll check it and organize it.¡± ¡°Yes, yes. I understand.¡± He even said he would review the data in advance. Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager, felt uneasy. It was the first time this happened. Then Kim Hyun-min winked at Yu-hyun. Sometimes words are not needed to convey one¡¯s meaning. He still had a yful smile on his face, but his eyes were more serious than ever as they looked at Yu-hyun. Yu-hyun met his gaze without flinching and smiled back. Kim Hyun-min was a strong person. He was an amazing person who always smiled while carrying the heavy weight of life. A momentter. Park Seung-woo, who had been staring at his monitor, eximed. ¡°Wow, he really edited it? He never did that before.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°Well, the report for the manager. He really edited it. Look at this.¡± Park Seung-woo pointed at the data on his monitor. There was a table filled with team tasks. ¡°He deleted the PDA issue part, and added some more backup ns for the contest.¡± ¡°Really? Is that a good thing?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ Well, I guess so.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good news.¡± To Yu-hyun, Park Seung-woo still seemed clueless. He just felt happy that Kim Hyun-min cared for him. He looked very cute. ¡°Why are you looking at me like that? Do you doubt my words?¡± ¡°No. Of course not. I trust everything you say, mentor.¡± ¡°Puahaha, kid. You should.¡± Park Seung-wooughed loudly, as if he was very pleased. That¡¯s when a sharp voice came from behind. ¡°Assistant Manager Park , are you enjoying your work life?¡± ¡°Ah, Manager Shin. Hello.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t overdo it and sit down. The newbie didn¡¯t even get up, why are you making a senior look bad by standing up?¡± Yu-hyun got up from his seat as well, feeling sorry for Park Seung-woo who had stood up first. Shin Chan-yong, the Manager, smirked as he scanned Yu-hyun. He had been bothering him ever since theirst encounter. It was not funny at all. ¡°What¡¯s up¡­¡± ¡°Never mind. Do you have the data for the team¡¯s technical roadmap?¡± He cut off Park Seung-woo¡¯s words and went straight to the point. ¡°Huh? Oh, yes.¡± ¡°I told you it was sloppy and you got scolded for it, right? Make sure you sort out all the evidence and make a new one.¡± ¡°Oh, by when?¡± When Park Seung-woo asked, Shin Chan-yong frowned. ¡°Do you think you can do that by tomorrow?¡± ¡°I have a video conference with the developmentpany in Ulsan all day today¡­¡± ¡°Then let the newbie do it.¡± Shin Chan-yong pointed at Yu-hyun with his chin and Park Seung-woo blinked in surprise. It was the data that Jo Chan-young, the executive director, had sent back. Even if he did it himself, he would have to stay up all night. And he wanted the newbie to do it? That didn¡¯t make any sense. ¡°Huh? Yu-hyun hasn¡¯t even finished his OJT yet.¡± ¡°So what? Newbie, don¡¯t you know that either?¡± ¡°Do you mean the technical roadmap? I heard an exnation from Assistant Manager Park before.¡± ¡°Yeah. Then you know what to do?¡± Yu-hyun responded quickly to Shin Chan-yong¡¯s words. ¡°I think I can sort it out based on the data that Assistant Manager Park gave me.¡± ¡°Yu-hyun, that¡¯s not it.¡± ¡°Whoa whoa. Assistant Manager Park, calm down. Did the newbie say anything wrong? The answer is all in the data.¡± Shin Chan-yong grinned as he saw Yu-hyun standing calmly without any sign of nervousness. That¡¯s when it happened. Choi Kyung-hyun, the manager and leader of part 2, came over with Kim Hyun-min, who looked friendly with him. He asked them what they were doing there. ¡°What are you guys doing here?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± ¡°Manager Kim, I¡¯m trying to get the newbie to do some evidence for the TRM.¡± Shin Chan-yong casually answered before Park Seung-woo could say anything. ¡°Why are you asking our part to do that? Manager Choi, isn¡¯t that part 2¡¯s mission?¡± ¡°Yes, it is. I instructed Manager Shin to do it.¡± ¡°Then?¡± ¡°Well, we have a new employee in our team and I thought we should help him with his OJT. I¡¯m trying to give him a chance to do it as part of his OJT.¡± He calmly answered Kim Hyun-min¡¯s question. To him, part 3 was a part that he could do whatever he wanted. Shin Chan-yong¡¯s eyes met Choi Kyung-hyun¡¯s and he egged him on. ¡°Let him try. It might be a good experience for him.¡± ¡°Manager, the deadline is today. I can¡¯t even¡­¡± ¡°Yu-hyun, what do you think?¡± Kim Hyun-min stopped Park Seung-woo from talking and asked Yu-hyun. Yu-hyun didn¡¯t intend to avoid it in the first ce. ¡°I¡¯ll try. Assistant Manager Park exined the TRM to me before.¡± ¡°Yeah, but that¡¯s different from this.¡± ¡° Assistant Manager Park, no. He said he would try.¡± ¡°That¡¯s because he doesn¡¯t know¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s enough.¡± Kim Hyun-min raised his palm and stopped Park Seung-woo. It meant that he shouldn¡¯t say anything more. Park Seung-woo red angrily. He probably thought that Kim Hyun-min was being passive again, but to Yu-hyun, it wasn¡¯t. Maybe it was because they shared a secret, but his eyes had affection in them. He just seemed to want to check something. ¡°What do you need?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll try first.¡± ¡°Okay. Then try it. Oh, Manager Choi. Let him do as much as he can.¡± ¡°Of course. Don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s not an official report.¡± ¡°Yes. I don¡¯t have high expectations either. It¡¯s just a test, so don¡¯t worry too much.¡± Shin Chan-yong also joined in. A test? It was a test indeed. For Yu-hyun, this was a test to make Shin Chan-yong bite his tongue. Would he fall for his own trap? To check that, Yu-hyun spoke to Choi Kyung-hyun instead of Shin Chan-yong. ¡°Manager Choi, I¡¯ll share the data with you and report to you when I¡¯m done.¡± ¡°To me?¡± ¡°Yes. And to this assistant manager too. And of course, to Manager Shin too.¡± ¡°You have a lot of confidence. Do as you please.¡± Shin Chan-yong snorted and shrugged his shoulders at Yu-hyun¡¯s answer. Choi Kyung-hyun nced at Kim Hyun-min. He felt like he had put too much pressure on the other part members. ¡°Manager Kim, let¡¯s see how he does and talkter.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do that.¡± Kim Hyun-min didn¡¯t look happy. The two left and Kim Hyun-min also returned to his seat. Park Seung-woo, who should have gone to the meeting earlier, was still restless. ¡°Are you sure you¡¯re okay?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I learned everything from you. You taught me a lot.¡± ¡°It¡¯s different from the real thing.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll try.¡± ¡°Okay. Then do the data like this¡­¡± Park Seung-woo repeated what he had said before. He wanted to help him more, but he didn¡¯t have time. Yu-hyun intervened at the moment when his breathing was cut off. ¡°Assistant Manager Park, please go ahead. I¡¯m fine, really.¡± ¡°Okay. Anyway, try your best. I wish I could help you, but I¡¯m too busy.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± He smiled reassuringly and calmed Park Seung-woo down. Shin Chan-yong, the Manager, had timed it perfectly to feed him to the sharks. There was no room for Park Seung-woo to interfere. That was what Yu-hyun wanted as well. After Park Seung-woo left, Yu-hyun sat down in front of hisputer. 80% of the product nning team¡¯s work was making reports. A well-made report could earn recognition. Then what kind of report was well-made? A report with many pages and densely packed information? A report with good design and neatyout? No. The most important thing was to write ording to the purpose and the needs of the audience. This report started with Jo Chan-young, the executive director¡¯s order. So, the most important thing was his intention. And the second most important thing was Choi Kyung-hyun, the manager who was in charge of reporting directly to him. Why did he delegate it to Shin Chan-yong? It could be because he waszy, but more likely because he didn¡¯t know the answer. Then why did Shin Chan-yong ask Yu-hyun to do it? It was the same for him. He didn¡¯t have confidence to do it right, so he looked for an excuse. That was Yu-hyun. It was much easier to build on what someone else had done than to start from scratch. Even if Yu-hyun failed, he didn¡¯t care. He probably nned to scold him anyway. Shin Chan-yong had a winning hand in his hand. Yu-hyun had no intention of ying along. A few hourster. Shin Chan-yong, who had returned from a short business trip, checked his email. There was one email from Han Yu-hyun. Judging by the time, he must have done it hastily and sent it. ¡°See? He didn¡¯t even touch the data. And he said he did it? Ha, what a joke.¡± He snorted as he saw the data on the team table¡¯s TV screen. He sent that data to both part leaders as a reference. That meant he wanted him to drink water. It was the same as saying that he couldn¡¯t do it and asked the part leaders to deal with it. What was even more ridiculous was that he said he would report it at the team table. That was all there was. There was no apology for being insufficient or anything like that. ¡°Wow, is this kid a psycho?¡± He scoffed and lifted his head. Then he saw Yu-hyun walking over from afar. ¡°Hey! Newbie!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± He answered and walked leisurely. Bang! Shin Chan-yong¡¯s forehead veins popped out. ¡°Show me the data right now!¡± ¡°Okay.¡± ¡°Hurry up!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Did he think he could get away with it? He would smash him to pieces. Shin Chan-yong clenched his fists. He expected this reaction, so Yu-hyun responded calmly. More importantly, the timing was good. Both part leaders were there. Yu-hyun went to Kim Hyun-min and said, ¡°Manager Kim, I¡¯ll exin the TRM that I emailed you earlier.¡± ¡°Oh, that? Did you really do it?¡± ¡°I tried my best based on what Assistant Manager Park told me. Oh, Manager Choi, it would be nice if you could join us too.¡± ¡°¡­Let¡¯s do that for now.¡± Kim Hyun-min scanned Yu-hyun with a meaningful expression and got up from his seat. Soon after, Choi Kyung-hyun also got up from his seat. Shin Chan-yong was furious at Yu-hyun¡¯s bold move. How dare he call the assistant managers over? He wanted to avoid getting scolded. It was obvious. But this was still apany after all. He could break him down if he couldn¡¯t do it well. And that was what he did best. Shin Chan-yong smiled wickedly. The part 2 and 3 leaders, Shin Chan-yong, and Yu-hyun sat at the team table. Before showing the data, Shin Chan-yong said, ¡°Assistant Managers, this is part of his OJT today, so please excuse him if it¡¯s rough.¡± ¡°What¡¯s rough about it?¡± ¡°If he doesn¡¯t do well, I¡¯ll have to scold him a bit, Assistant Manager Kim.¡± ¡°¡­Do as you please.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Kim Hyun-min shrugged his shoulders and Shin Chan-yong smirked. He had only given him less than three hours. That was enough time to skim through a few data and call it a day. Evidence data or whatever, there was no way he did it properly. He had dozens of scenarios in his head where he would chew him up. ¡°Then I¡¯ll show you the data.¡± ¡°Predictable, what else.¡± He sneered as the data appeared on the TV screen of the team table. Chapter 61: Chapter 61:
Chapter 61 Manager Choi Kyunghyun squinted his eyes and scanned the screen. Then he asked Yoo-hyun, who was waiting silently. ¡°Why did you change the video yback frame rate (the number of still images shown per second) for the year after next? It¡¯s half of what it was before.¡± ¡°I changed it because it didn¡¯t seem right.¡± ¡°Really? I told you to research the evidence, but you just manipted it as you pleased.¡± Yoo-hyun, who had been listening calmly, asked Shin Chanyong, the senior manager who snorted. ¡°Manager Shin, do you think the original frame rate was fine?¡± ¡°What? Are you trying to trip me?¡± ¡°No, I just want to hear your opinion. It seems like you disagree.¡± ¡°Of course. TV is already doing 240Hz (sending 240 still images per second) and thinking about 480Hz. Mobile should follow suit.¡± Yoo-hyun pressed the screen. Then the page changed and the TV side¡¯s technical roadmap appeared. It was as Manager Shin said. ¡°Yes, I see that the TV technical roadmap is getting faster.¡± ¡°So?¡± ¡°But I found something strange while researching the data.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Manager Choi showed interest as Yoo-hyun spoke. Yoo-hyun looked at his serious expression and knew that he had hit the core point. This was the reason why Executive Director Jo Chanyoung had thrown away his report. ¡°The mobile division¡¯s roadmap doesn¡¯t have any ns to increase the video output frequency of the AP (central processing unit).¡± ¡°No, that doesn¡¯t matter. The panel frame rate can be increased regardless of the AP. That reduces the videog phenomenon. Don¡¯t you know that?¡± ¡°Yes, I do.¡± ¡°Then why did you change it on your own?¡± Manager Shin asked as if he was using him, but Manager Choi¡¯s eyes narrowed more and more. Yoo-hyun switched the data at the right timing. It was the panel trend data that foreignpanies, including Nokia and Motor, wanted. It was also a well-known data. ¡°But if you look here, customers want screen brightness or battery life more than frame rate.¡± ¡°So you changed it based on that?¡± ¡°I changed it based on the customers.¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun finished speaking, Manager Choi remembered the moment when he had reported to Executive Director Jo Chanyoung a while ago. Executive Director Jo had pointed out that the frame rate was a mess. Manager Choi had asked him if that was the reason, citing the same reason that Yoo-hyun had just said. But Executive Director Jo had snapped his tongue instead. -Tsk tsk, think a little. Isn¡¯t it our duty to suggest trends to customers? Do you think it¡¯s just because of that? That was the end of his scolding. Manager Choi couldn¡¯t find the answer. He still didn¡¯t know what part of his pitch was off. If he kept going like this, he would be doomed to fail again. He hardened his face and said to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun, your idea has some merit. But it¡¯s also our duty to suggest trends to customers.¡± ¡°Manager Choi, there¡¯s no need to listen to me.¡± ¡°¡­ Manager Shin, what do you think?¡± After giving him a brief pause, Yoo-hyun asked. He added a slightly tense voice. Then Manager Shin jumped in eagerly. ¡°It¡¯s simple. It¡¯s ack of quality. Ack of quality. If you were nning to change the TRM for such a reason, there would have been no innovation until now.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°Besides, why did you make the data like this and waste time? The direction was wrong from the start.¡± ¡°The direction?¡± ¡°Yes. You were wasting your time on something irrelevant. And then you say you¡¯re done? You¡¯re not even close.¡± ¡°¡­¡± If Manager Shin had seen Manager Choi¡¯s face right now, he wouldn¡¯t have said that so easily. Manager Choi realized that he had to correct not just the evidence for the roadmap, but also the wrong part. And Yoo-hyun had brought him close to that answer. Manager Shin said it was absurd, but that was what Executive Director Jo wanted. He justcked a reason. Manager Choi asked in case he might have missed something. ¡°Is this all? Honestly, I can¡¯t change the TRM for such a reason.¡± ¡°Yes, it is. That¡¯s why I¡¯m going to exin it to you now. If you look here¡­¡± Yoo-hyun pressed a small box on the screen as if he had been waiting. At the same time, reports from the development team popped up and a summary databining them appeared as a chart on one corner. It was the number of ICs needed when increasing the resolution and frame rate ording to the TRM. ¡°Eight ICs per panel?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s an absurd number. TV might be able to split the ICs on the top and bottom, but it¡¯s hard for small mobile panels.¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s based on the current standard. You have to calcte the increasing IC integration andmunication speed.¡± ¡°Yes, I did. So I adjusted it ording to the IC roadmap.¡± As Manager Shin threw a tackle, Yoo-hyun pressed a button proudly. It was the information on how much the integration andmunication speed would increase ording to the ICpany¡¯s roadmap. Most people didn¡¯t pay attention to it, but it was data that the development team had shared before. At that moment, Manager Choi¡¯s head shed. -Manager Choi, think a little. Are you a kid? You should be able to distinguish between what¡¯s possible and what¡¯s not by now. He finally understood what Executive Director Jo had said to him like a quiz. It was impossible to increase both the frequency and resolution to that level at the same time. He brought that to him, so there was no way he could catch Executive Jo¡¯s eye. ¡°None of the threepanies I surveyed had less than four. To attach four ICs to a mobile panel¡­¡± ¡°No, you can¡¯t do that.¡± ¡°Manager Choi, there¡¯s also a way to attach them on both sides.¡± He looked at Manager Shin like he was just that. He thought he was good at his job, but he threw a tackle with something that made no sense. He thought of himself standing in front of Executive Director Jo and felt annoyed. At the same time, his rough personality that had been hidden for a long time came out. ¡°Hey, Manager Shin! Why are you so stubborn today?¡± ¡°What? What did I do¡­¡± ¡°Think rationally. Do you think customers would want something that¡¯s thicker and hotter?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant¡­¡± ¡°How can you be more short-sighted than a newbie? More than a newbie!¡± Yoo-hyun flinched for a moment. It was to see Manager Shin¡¯s dumbfounded face more clearly. He didn¡¯t even know why he was being treated like this by his friendly part leader. He found it very amusing. Manager Choi, who was very excited, got up from his seat. ng. ¡°That¡¯s enough for the report.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± Manager Choi turned his head and looked at Kim Hyunmin, his senior colleague who had entered thepany with him. ¡°Manager Kim, thank you for your help.¡± ¡°What, I didn¡¯t do anything. It was this guy who did it.¡± He spat out some ttery and pointed at Yoo-hyun with his chin. Manager Choi looked at Yoo-hyun with aplicated expression. It was already a known data. He had simply fit it in, but he had hit the core point. He was just a newbie. He suppressed his embarrassed feelings and patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Good job.¡± ¡°Manager¡­¡± ¡°Manager Shin,e with me for a moment. I need to talk to you.¡± And his anger was directed at Manager Shin, who didn¡¯t even know it. ¡°What are you doing? This is not a training for a newbie¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re the one who needs more training. Come on.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Manager Shin, who had a twisted face, got up and red at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun responded with a slight smile. He had seen something amusing, so he thought he should be generous. Well, he would be quiet for a while, right? Yoo-hyun smiled contentedly at Manager Shin, who was walking away. ¡°¡­¡± Kim Hyunmin, the Manager, looked at Yoo-hyun with a strange expression. About 30 minutester? Just when he felt like having some coffee, Kim Hyunmin came to him. ¡°Do you want some coffee?¡± ¡°Yes. Sure.¡± Yoo-hyun followed Kim Hyunmin to the outdoor terrace on the 20th floor. Whoosh. A cool breeze that signaled the arrival of autumn blew his hair. Kim Hyunmin leaned his body on the railing and looked far away. Yoo-hyun, who was looking at him, also turned his gaze to the same ce. ¡°¡­¡± Silence filled the air for a moment. It felt like the atmosphere of the drinking party a while ago continued. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t say anything first. He wanted to open his heart with his feelings, not his senses, this time. At least for this person, he wanted to do that. The wind soothed the awkwardness of having no conversation and Kim Hyunmin opened his mouth. ¡°It would be nice if I could smoke a cigarette here.¡± ¡°Do you smoke?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m just saying. I feel like smoking again after quitting for seven years.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He couldn¡¯t take his words lightly after knowing the reason why he had to quit smoking as well. Yoo-hyun calmly waited for his next words. ¡°Do you know when you prepared that?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°The report from earlier. You didn¡¯t have much time.¡± ¡°Oh, I found it quickly because Assistant Manager Park gave me some data.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t lie, kid.¡± Kim Hyunmin chuckled and said something absurd. ¡°I think I know everything.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°See? I knew you would pretend not to know.¡± ¡°¡­¡± What does he know? He didn¡¯t give him any hint to overthink it. But why did Kim Hyunmin make such a meaningful expression? ¡°I thought you were different from the start.¡± Yoo-hyun hid his expression and answered. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°It¡¯s amazing. How can a newbie be so calm?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kim Hyunmin turned his bodypletely toward Yoo-hyun and continued. ¡°And you seem to have some experience too.¡± ¡°You¡¯re too kind.¡± ¡°It feels like we¡¯ve known each other for a long time.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Could it be? He didn¡¯t think he had given him any reason to suspect him. But why did Kim Hyunmin look at him like that? ¡°I know, buddy.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Tell me?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± He couldn¡¯t just brush it off as a joke. His expression was not good. For a moment, Yoo-hyun checked his bodynguage carefully and felt sweat on his hand. ¡®He¡¯s not lying.¡¯ The movement of his eyes, the wrinkles around his eyes, the shape of his mouth, his heart rate, the position of his legs. His bodynguage showed that his words were true. What is it? Kim Hyunmin opened his mouth then. ¡°You¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Gulp. ¡°Were you from psychology department?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°So that¡¯s how you know people¡¯s psychology so well?¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s not¡­¡± ¡°I see. No wonder I told you everything. You made me more curious about you.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Yoo-hyun let out an exmation and breathed a sigh of relief inside. Unlike Yoo-hyun¡¯s feelings, Kim Hyunmin had just grasped at straws. ¡°Is it something like the art of conversation?¡± ¡°Yes. Something like that.¡± Yoo-hyun responded quickly. Kim Hyunmin seemed to bepletely hooked on Yoo-hyun¡¯s psychology background. ¡°I studied psychology once too, you know? People¡¯s psychology is¡­¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled at that sight. ¡®It was only for a short time¡­¡¯ He was in psychology department for only two years. And that was when he was in freshman and sophomore years, so he didn¡¯t study properly. Even if he had learned something, he would have forgotten it all after going to the army. ¡°Right? Am I right?¡± ¡°Yes. You seem right. And that part is¡­¡± ¡°Wow, really? I knew it!¡± He felt like he was hitting the mark and rambled on. Yoo-hyun looked at his brightened face with a good feeling. Chapter 62: Chapter 62:
Chapter 62 The story returned to normal after a while. ¡°You¡¯re good at your job. You read the Executive Director¡¯s mind and prepared only the necessary data.¡± ¡°I was lucky.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll filter it out for you. Anyway, your major contribution will be helpful in thispany since it¡¯s all about people.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± Yoo-hyun gave a vague answer. Kim Hyun Min, the Manager, was already hooked on psychology, so there was no point in exining anything. ¡°Haha, don¡¯t feel too pressured. I don¡¯t expect too much from a newbie.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± ¡°Kid. You have a humble side. Anyway, be nice to Park Seung Woo. He must be out of his mind right now.¡± Yoo-hyun knew what he meant. He didn¡¯t mean to go all in when he said he would do a contest as a backup. He meant to do the PDA project sessfully, prepare other backups, and do the contest as well. That¡¯s how Jo Chan Young, the Executive Director, must have understood it. But he still asked him to help Park Seung Woo? That was Kim Hyun Min¡¯s question. Yoo-hyun answered confidently. ¡°Of course.¡± He had no intention of leaving Park Seung Woo alone to suffer. If he did, he wouldn¡¯t have started this in the first ce. Kim Hyun Min smiled as if he felt Yoo-hyun¡¯s determination. ¡°Haha, I¡¯m looking forward to it. You¡¯ll have to run like crazy.¡± ¡°I¡¯m good at running.¡± ¡°Haha, kid. You¡¯re good at talking.¡± Was it because they shared a secret? They felt closer than ever before, even though they had been working together for years. Kim Hyun Min seemed to feel the same way. There are things you can only see when you get close. Yoo-hyun saw a positive attitude and a strong will in Kim Hyun Min. That was enough for him. ¡®Thank you.¡¯ Yoo-hyun smiled and Kim Hyun Min put his hand on Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder. ¡°But don¡¯t ck off on the seminar preparation. You know that, right?¡± There was a team seminar as a mandatory course during the OJT training. It was a task where they had to choose a specific topic and present it in front of their team members and supervisors, and they had to get recognition there to start their real work. That was the rule of the mobile sales marketing team. ¡°Of course. Expect a lot from me.¡± ¡°One answer is amazing. Oh, and you know my style, but don¡¯t stay at thepany and work for nothing.¡± He didn¡¯t n to do that anyway. At times like this, he felt that he and Kim Hyun Min were on the same page. ¡°I understand.¡± ¡°Go out with your colleagues and have some fun.¡± He already had a meeting with his colleagues nned. Did he know that too? As Yoo-hyun was about to answer, Kim Hyun Min cut him off. ¡°What? Is it already thiste? Anyway, I talk a lot of nonsense in front of you.¡± ¡°I enjoyed it. Thank you.¡± ¡°I should thank you. Let¡¯s do well this time.¡± Yoo-hyun shook Kim Hyun Min¡¯s hand. It was the moment when two people who had walked different paths finally took their first step towards the same direction. That evening. The meeting with his colleagues was in full swing at World Beer House near thepany. ¡°Oh! Yoo-hyun is here!¡± ¡°How have you been?¡± ¡°Of course. You all look great.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted his colleagues who weed him and sat down. It was a meeting of his colleagues who worked at Hanseong Tower. There were three people from the mobile sales marketing team where Yoo-hyun belonged, as well as people from TV, IT group and staff departments. The attendance rate was quite high since it was their first meeting. ¡°It¡¯s nice to see you all. Choose whatever beer you want.¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t talk like you¡¯re buying it.¡± ¡°Can¡¯t I say anything? Yoo-hyun, this one and this one are good.¡± ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll have this one.¡± Yoo-hyun picked up a bottle of beer and looked at his colleagues gathered around him. The noisy atmosphere was very pleasant. ¡®It¡¯s new.¡¯ He felt that way for a reason. In the past, Yoo-hyun never attended any meetings with his colleagues, using his busy schedule as an excuse. He thought these meetings were unnecessary and didn¡¯t help him seed. His colleagues were nothing more thanpetitors he had to step on and pass by. It was a really narrow-minded and stupid thing to say. He received a lot of help from his colleagues whom he had ignored. -What are you worrying about? I have the data that our group organized. I¡¯ll send it to you. -Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re a candidate for early promotion. Your English score is a bit weak, so prepare in advance. -I¡¯ll set the budget for you. It¡¯s okay. It¡¯s a favor from a colleague. You have to respond urgently. He never went to any meetings, never contacted them first, and never helped them out. From someone else¡¯s point of view, Yoo-hyun¡¯s attitude of only looking ahead could have been annoying. But why did they help him? -Isn¡¯t that what colleagues are for? Yoo-hyun looked at Seo Chang Woo from the HR team who was sitting across from him. He was the oldest among the colleagues here, and he often took care of Yoo-hyun. He even cheered for Yoo-hyun when he moved to Hanseong Group¡¯s strategy office where his boss, Park Doo Sik, was. Yoo-hyun wondered. Did Seo Chang Woo survive when the LCD business division split off and reduced its staff? He didn¡¯t care at all, so he didn¡¯t know what happened. But he could guess that the staff department¡¯s personnel were the first ones to be cut off. Yoo-hyun smiled bitterly and Seo Chang Woo asked. ¡°Why? Is the beer not good?¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s good.¡± ¡°Haha, right? That¡¯s why I want to have the next meeting here too.¡± Then Yoon Jae Il from the general affairs team joined in. ¡°Brother, why don¡¯t we start a business like this with our money? It seems like it would be very sessful.¡± Swoosh. Seo Chang Woo pulled Yoon Jae Il¡¯s ID card that was hanging around his neck and said. ¡°Stop it. How can you talk about starting a business when you still have your heart in thepany?¡± ¡°Hey, brother. I went through all that trouble to hang an ID card around my neck, so please give me some credit. Jae Il likes thepany a lot.¡± ¡°He didn¡¯t bring his bag, so he¡¯s just wearing it!¡± Byun Jae Seung from the global HRD team also joined in teasing Yoon Jae Il. ¡°But you don¡¯t take it off. Kid, you really love thepany. Look at your wallet. You have a lot of business cards too, right?¡± ¡°Is there anyone here who doesn¡¯t have a business card? Are you not Hansung people?¡± He took out his wallet and showed off his business cards instead. It was his first business card that he received a while ago. They said that, but they were still at an age where they had a lot of passion. They had pride in Hansung, having gone through a tough job-hunting process. Yoo-hyun smiled as he lifted the bottle, looking at his fresh-faced colleagues. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s have a drink together.¡± nk. The bottles clinked and the conversation continued. They had things to talk about, since they were colleagues. They had entered at the same time and were in the same situation, so they could empathize with each other. ¡°Getting paid doesn¡¯t amount to much. I spent it all in no time.¡± ¡°You at least bought a phone and a bag. I paid off my student loans with all of it. Damn. Debt is the enemy, the enemy.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. But don¡¯t you feel like you can breathe a little when you enter thepany? Just think about writing resumes. It makes you suffocate.¡± ¡°Yeah, right. At least they pay us. I¡¯m saving up to go on a trip abroad.¡± ¡°I¡¯m nning to buy a car first. Don¡¯t you think taking on debt will increase your satisfaction with your work life?¡± If Yoo-hyun had been in this position in the past, he would have dismissed these as useless talk. They were neither helpful for the work nor for the promotion. He would have thought it was a waste of time. The same went for theints about thepany. ¡°What kind of OJT is this? I really don¡¯t have anything to do. Why did they hire me if they¡¯re going to leave me like this?¡± ¡°At least you have a mentor. My mentor quit. And the team leader went to another team.¡± ¡°Hyung, I¡¯m always running around buying snacks for meetings. Sometimes I even make coffee myself. Have you ever made 20 cups at once?¡± ¡°Haha, I¡¯ve carried 20 takeout coffees before. But that¡¯s better. I don¡¯t even smoke, but I don¡¯t know how many times I go to the smoking room a day.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you leave early? I haven¡¯t left before 10 o¡¯clock these days.¡± ¡°Hyung, at least you¡¯re working. My team leader takes me to a PC room after work and I have no choice but to go homete. I¡¯ve never yed StarCraft before and I¡¯m sitting in a PC room ying WoW.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled faintly. These were not the stories of losers who had given up on life and work. Rather, they were venting their frustrations because they wanted to improve. By sharing with each other, they could lighten their burden. He hadn¡¯t thought of that before. In a way, his colleagues had more inmon with him than his friends. They were people with simr specs who graduated from simr four-year colleges. They also had simr work lives, future prospects, interests, and hobbies at thepany where they spent more than half of their day. He didn¡¯t realize how much they relied on and helped each other. Yoo-hyun felt a new appreciation for his colleagues, whom he had regarded as nothing more thanpetitors. He suddenly had a thought. ¡®What if I had kept talking to my colleagues like this?¡¯ Would the loneliness he had hidden behind his sess have faded? Maybe he would have had someone to call when he reached the top. Yoo-hyun wanted to stay with them for a long time. And he hoped they would all do well. That¡¯s when Seo Chang Woo asked him. ¡°Yoo-hyun, what would you do if you were me?¡± ¡°The mentor problem?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± ¡°The team doesn¡¯t change just because the team leader changes. And if your mentor left, you must have a new one. Isn¡¯t Park Doo Sik your mentor?¡± ¡°Huh? How did you know? But he¡¯s really strict.¡± He didn¡¯t know how long he would be connected with him, but Park Doo Sik was not someone who would abandon his junior. He was someone who had the ability to pull him up as long as he did the basics. ¡°I heard it from a rumor. He¡¯s as skilled as he is strict, right?¡± ¡°Well, he does talk well.¡± ¡°They say he values seminars a lot. He might just give you an assignment and leave it at that, but go and report your progress at least once a day.¡± ¡°Huh? Really? Wait a minute. I have to write this down.¡± Seo Chang Woo actually took out a notebook from his bag. How could he not help him when he was so eager? ¡°Have you ever asked him about OJT yourself?¡± ¡°Uh. Now that I think about it¡­¡± ¡°Then go with a n first.¡± ¡°A n? I don¡¯t have any.¡± When Seo Chang Woo hesitated, Yoo-hyun pushed him hard. ¡°It¡¯s better to go with something you¡¯ve thought about, even if it¡¯s sloppy, than to go empty-handed. Then he¡¯ll probably fix it for you.¡± ¡°That makes sense. Okay. I¡¯ll try it.¡± As Yoo-hyun¡¯s advice continued, Seo Chang Woo nodded his head repeatedly. The other colleagues who were listening also showed curiosity. They all had simr worries. ¡°How do you know all that?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly. ¡®You¡¯ll know if you roll around in thepany for 20 years.¡¯ But what came out of his mouth was different. ¡°I just picked it up here and there.¡± As Yoo-hyun dodged the question, Yoon Jae Il chimed in. ¡°I have a question¡­¡± ¡°What about¡­¡± Yoo-hyunughed softly and answered their questions. He didn¡¯t have any trouble giving them advice, since he could tell most of their problems without seeing them. It would be much betterter if he caught them well in the beginning, so Yoo-hyun actively stepped in. The colleagues also realized that his words were helpful to them and soon became immersed in them. That¡¯s how the Yoo-hyun counseling center was sessfully operated. It was then that Seo Chang Woo raised his hand and greeted someone. ¡°Sun Mi! Over here!¡± When he turned his head, Jin Sun Mi from the PR team was walking over with a bright smile. Voices lowered from here and there. ¡°What¡¯s Sun Mi doing here? Didn¡¯t she hate these kinds of gatherings?¡± ¡°I know. I thought she wouldn¡¯te for sure.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t she here to see Hyun Joon?¡± ¡°Really?¡± At Kwon Se Jung¡¯s question, Gong Hyun Joon from the TV sales team shrugged his shoulders. His expression pretended not to care, but his heart was beating nonstop. Jin Sun Mi was someone. She was one of the few new female employees in the LCD business unit who boasted overwhelming beauty. She had beauty, family background, and education. She had every reason to be arrogant. She didn¡¯t even spare a nce at Gong Hyun Joon, who had been pining for her. Chapter 63: Chapter 63:
Chapter 63 It was then. Jin Sunmi, who approached the table, sat down in an empty seat and greeted Yoo-hyun with a poke. ¡°Hello. Long time no see, oppa.¡± ¡°Huh.¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes were drawn to Yoo-hyun when Jin Sunmi, who always added ¡®Mr.¡¯ after his name, suddenly called him oppa. It was enough to surprise the others, especially since she was the haughty and arrogant Jin Sunmi. Gong Hyunjun, who was too surprised, blinked his eyes and looked at Yoo-hyun and Jin Sunmi alternately. Yoo-hyun, who had no intention of getting involved in other people¡¯s love affairs, drew a line right away. ¡°Why are you doing that, Sunmi?¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun oppa, don¡¯t be so formal. I¡¯m going to call you oppafortably like the other ssmates.¡± ¡°Oh, really? Why all of a sudden?¡± ¡°We¡¯re colleagues, so we should be close.¡± Jin Sunmi smiled brightly at the other colleagues. She lookedpletely different from before, when she kept her distance. Yoo-hyun soonughed at Gong Hyunjun¡¯s sparkling eyes. He felt the cute feeling of fresh love. The atmosphere of the drinking party became more lively when the only female colleague among the ssmates appeared. ¡°Come on, we¡¯re all connected by fate, so let¡¯s have a drink together.¡± Especially Gong Hyunjun, who had been silent, led the mood and raised it. But Jin Sunmi¡¯s eyes were always on Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun oppa, by any chance¡­¡± Jin Sunmi¡¯s words made Seo Changwoo ask in surprise. ¡°Huh? The one who beat up those bastards was Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Right, Yoo-hyun oppa?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a rumor.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not all. There was something else¡­¡± Jin Sunmi pretended to hear Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer and continued to spill out stories. The story of helping the cleaningdy, the story of gaining the trust of Jo Chanyoung, the executive director, the story of making Go Jaeyoon, the team leader, eat shit, and various stories that happened in the Innovation Center. He wondered where she had heard such things. More than that, why was she suddenly telling these stories? He tried to cut it off politely, but Jin Sunmi didn¡¯t stop. ¡°Also¡­¡± ¡°Really? That happened too?¡± The stories were mixed with various seasonings, and even Kwon Sejung, who often talked with Yoo-hyun, was curious. How much more would the other new employees be? It was as if Yoo-hyun was the protagonist of this meeting. Everyone¡¯s attention was focused on him. ¡°Come on, this time¡­¡± Yoo-hyun tried to sort out the mood at this point. Jin Sunmi, who was watching Yoo-hyun¡¯s mood, suddenly jumped in. ¡°But do you really not have a girlfriend?¡± ¡°No. And I don¡¯t n to meet anyone else for a while.¡± ¡°Why? Do you have a preference¡­¡± Jin Sunmi made an awkward expression and blinked her eyes. Yoo-hyun was absurd. He needed to end this clearly. ¡°It¡¯s not that. I have someone I like. Of course, she¡¯s a ¡®woman¡¯.¡± ¡°Then why don¡¯t you meet her?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not the right time. Let¡¯s stop talking about love.¡± Yoo-hyun stretched out his palm in front of Jin Sunmi and looked at Seo Changwoo. He knew better than anyone else that he had to correct the conversation that was too one-sided as the leader of this meeting. But Seo Changwoo went one step further instead. ¡°Why hesitate? If you feel that way, you should try it as soon as possible.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. A brave man wins a beauty.¡± They were not people who had never experienced love before? Yoo-hyun was absurd. Jin Sunmi added another spoonful and stopped Yoo-hyun. ¡°No. There might be someone better around you.¡± She even showed anxiety on her face. She seemed determined to find out no matter what. ¡®Why is she doing this?¡¯ Jin Sunmi did not back down even when she received Yoo-hyun¡¯s puzzled look. The reason why she attended the colleagues meeting? It was to find out more about Yoo-hyun. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have wanted to hang out with them. -Sunmi, you said it was a colleagues meeting? Is Yoo-hyuning there too? You¡¯re so lucky. Jin Sunmi recalled the words of Lee Aerin, who was in charge of the female employee meeting. The female employee meeting looked easy on the outside, but it was not. It was a ce where only people with status could survive. If you survive, you will be connected to a hugework. Every quarter, the female executives of thepany gathered for the meeting. Moreover, the president and the business director did not spare their support for the female employee meeting. The recent hot issue of the female employee meeting was Yoo-hyun¡¯s story. Jin Sunmi needed Yoo-hyun¡¯s information to establish her position. The kind of information that only close people could know. That¡¯s why Yoo-hyun was on her radar. ¡°Do you want me to introduce you to someone?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ll meet herter.¡± ¡°When? Just be brave now.¡± He was cornered more and more. ¡°I can¡¯t meet her right now.¡± ¡°No, why?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Everyone was determined to interrogate Yoo-hyun. ¡®What is this?¡¯ Yoo-hyun smiled bitterly in front of everyone¡¯s eyes. It was a rare embarrassment for Yoo-hyun, who had always been rxed even when negotiating with the CEOs of the world¡¯s bestpanies. Ssssssssssss. Kwon Sejung, who was next to the bathroom sink, burst intoughter. ¡°Puhaha, Yoo-hyun, I¡¯ve never seen you flustered before.¡± ¡°Haa, why is Sunmi like that?¡± ¡°She seems to be interested in you, isn¡¯t she?¡± ¡°No way.¡± Yoo-hyun drew a line, but Kwon Sejung was persistent. ¡°But why don¡¯t you have a girlfriend at your level? Because of work?¡± ¡°No.¡± He came back to avoid that. Kwon Sejung, who didn¡¯t know Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind, tilted his head. ¡°Well, you don¡¯t seem like the type to cling to work. What is it then? Everyone is curious because of that.¡± ¡°I told you. I have someone I like.¡± ¡°The one you saw during the new employee training? Jeong Dabin? There was a rumor that she liked you.¡± Kwon Sejung went too far and Yoo-hyun frowned. ¡°No, man.¡± ¡°Then who?¡± ¡°There¡¯s a reason for that. You¡¯ll find out soon.¡± It was a situation he couldn¡¯t answer. He would be lucky if he didn¡¯t get treated like a crazy person if he said it. Yoo-hyun, who finished the colleagues meeting, sat on a bench in front of his house park. The faint drunkenness felt good at night. He could see the stars in the sky as well. ¡°It¡¯s hard to see stars these days¡­¡± -You look lonely when you chase stars that you can¡¯t even see, sir. He suddenly remembered the words he heard 10 years ago. She was the woman who made him feel love for the first time. She was also an attractive woman who made Yoo-hyun stop for a moment, who only looked at sess and ran forward. He liked her boldness. He also liked her devotion. Even now, looking back, he had never loved anyone more than her. -You can¡¯t cancel your trip now. You won¡¯t be able to book again. Do you know how hard it was to match the schedule¡­ -Let¡¯s go next time. It¡¯s a very important project right now. -It¡¯s your mother¡¯s anniversary. Don¡¯t you have to go down? -You know I have an important business trip. Let¡¯s go next time. -I think it¡¯s time for us to have a baby. I¡­ -The boss called. I¡¯m busy right now, let¡¯s talkter. Next time, next time, next time¡­ His wife was always second to his work. But she neverined or grumbled. She rather encouraged him and waited for him. Yoo-hyun always took from her. At some point, he thought it was okay to do so. -Can we talk? She¡¯s not only my mother, but also your mother-inw. This might be thest time. -Don¡¯t you know how crazy I am right now? Just handle it yourself. He spat out cruel and cold words to his wife who was suffering and in pain. He saw his wife¡¯s cold eyes for the first time and they came back to him in the evening breeze. His heart ached. Why couldn¡¯t he understand her then? Why couldn¡¯t he treat her well when he said he loved her? There were many reasons, but in the end, the responsibility was on Yoo-hyun. It was a fact that he became sure of as he saw the changes around him due to his own change. -I¡¯ll make you happy when we get married. It was a promise that wouldn¡¯t have broken if Yoo-hyun had done well, or at least kept the minimum decency. But there was no way he could see around him when he was drunk with sess. ¡°I think I can really do it now.¡± He muttered into the air and it spread out. In the near future, he would naturally meet her. Then? He wanted to keep the promise he couldn¡¯t keep. No, he wanted to treat her better than that. That¡¯s what gave meaning to his life again. Gulp. He must have been quite drunk. He spent a rather sentimental time sitting on a bench alone. Ding. The elevator door opened and people came in. The man who was riding in front of Yoo-hyun hit the shoulder of another man who came in and said. ¡°Kim, how are you doing these days?¡± It was a greeting of pleasure that he asked. It was also part of the greeting that he spat out habitually. Yoo-hyun smiled as he watched them. The next answer was predictable. The question ¡®Are you okay? You¡¯re doing great.¡¯ would not be answered by most employees. ¡°Ouch, sir. I¡¯m dying.¡± As expected, the man made a miserable face and answered. This was also part of the greeting that he spat out habitually. I¡¯m so busy I¡¯m dying. I¡¯m so tired I¡¯m dying. I¡¯m so exhausted I¡¯m dying, etc. There were many reasons to die, but the feeling was simr. Was it only these people? It was when Yoo-hyun arrived at his seat. He saw a man who looked much more miserable than the one he met in the elevator. It was Park Seungwoo, the assistant manager who sat next to him. ¡°Yes. Yes. Ha¡­ Again? This time it¡¯s a circuit issue? Yes. Yes. I¡¯ll go. I¡¯ll check and get back to you.¡± Park Seungwoo, who hung up the phone frantically, sighed deeply. His face turned pale yellow as if he was stressed out to the extreme. It was because of the continuous PDA panel development issue. He wasn¡¯t an engineer who made it himself. But as a product nner who bridged development and sales, he had no choice but to be stressed out. If he didn¡¯t respond quickly, he could really miss the PDAunch deadline because of Hansung Electronics. The pressure from the partspany was no joke. But what could he do about it right now? Taking a break is also a way to deal with it. Yoo-hyun made a gesture of drinking coffee with his hand and Park Seungwoo nodded weakly. ¡°Yeah. Let¡¯s go get some fresh air.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll buy this time.¡± Yoo-hyun shouted cheerfully. Chapter 64: Chapter 64:
Chapter 64 Park Seung-woo, an assistant manager, came up to the 20th floor outdoor terrace with a paper cup in his hand. ¡°Did you say you¡¯d buy me a drink? Is this a 200-won vending machine coffee?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll save up some money and buy you a proper coffee at the end of the year.¡± ¡°Puhaha, you¡¯re really funny, kid.¡± Yoo-hyun answered with a good-natured smile, and Park Seung-woo finally burst intoughter. He felt like his face was getting some color back. That¡¯s when Park Seung-woo¡¯sints began. ¡°Ah, it¡¯s really no joke. What¡¯s so frustrating is¡­¡± ¡°You must be getting gray hair.¡± It wasn¡¯t something he should expect from a new employee. He must have been so frustrated to say that. ¡°Phew, I feel a bit better after talking.¡± ¡°It¡¯s thanks to me listening well.¡± ¡°Haha, look at this guy. He¡¯s getting closer and trying to climb up.¡± Park Seung-woo stuck out his tongue and pointed his finger at Yoo-hyun. He didn¡¯t look annoyed at all. Rather, he looked at Yoo-hyun with a yful expression. Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders instead of answering, and Park Seung-woo smiled meaningfully. ¡°No, it won¡¯t work. You have to prepare to go to Ulsan next week.¡± ¡°I wanted to go anyway because of the seminar preparation.¡± ¡°Oh, you seem to take it lightly. But when you go there, you¡¯ll see how hard thepany life is. Aren¡¯t you scared?¡± Scared? There was no reason for him to be. ¡®Why would I be? I¡¯ve been here for 20 years.¡¯ Yoo-hyun smiled and said, ¡°You¡¯ll buy me something delicious when we go there, right?¡± ¡°Puhahaha, you¡¯re really funny. Yeah. I know a great tripe restaurant.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll have to pay if it¡¯s not good.¡± ¡°Puhaha.¡± ¡°My fist will hurt.¡± Park Seung-wooughed loudly at Yoo-hyun¡¯s witty reply. The two of them were closer than anyone who had met just over a month ago. ¡°In that sense, do you want to go out for lunch today?¡± ¡°Ah, I¡¯m sorry. I have a prior appointment today.¡± ¡°Oh, a girl?¡± Park Seung-woo made a mischievous smile, and Yoo-hyun immediately shook his head. ¡°No. A colleague.¡± Lunchtime. Yoo-hyun had a meal outside with Min Jeong-hyuk and Kwon Se-jung. They had a lot of stories to share at thest colleague meeting, so they were quite close. On their way back, Kwon Se-jung sighed and said, ¡°Ah, I¡¯m dying. I still haven¡¯t decided on a seminar topic. How about you, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°I¡¯m just going to do the project that my mentor is doing.¡± ¡°Ah, that¡¯s good. That way you can get some help, right?¡± ¡°Yeah, sure.¡± It wasn¡¯t because he wanted to get some help that he chose the PDA project that Park Seung-woo was doing as his seminar topic. Yoo-hyun had a reason why he had to do this topic. ¡°But isn¡¯t that a topic that other seniors know too well?¡± ¡°I agree with Se-jung. If you don¡¯t know enough, you¡¯ll get grilled for sure.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll have to prepare well then.¡± ¡°Be careful. You might copse from overwork.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll win if ites to stamina.¡± Min Jeong-hyuk nced at Yoo-hyun and sighed. ¡°I wish the seminar was over soon. Our team already made a bet on how many times I¡¯ll pass.¡± ¡°Me too. My mentor doesn¡¯t care but keeps scaring me every day.¡± As the two of them worried, the OJT seminar was not easy. It was conducted for the entire team members, and they received direct evaluations from them. They had already gone through the process and were doing rted work, so they couldn¡¯t lie in front of them. They had to work hard and barely pass. If they didn¡¯t pass? They wouldn¡¯t be recognized as proper team members, let alone repeat the same process until they passed. They couldn¡¯t help but be nervous about it. ¡°Yoo-hyun, is there any way?¡± ¡°Try this once.¡± ¡°What is it? Tell me quickly.¡± ¡°Me too, me too.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing. When you prepare for the seminar¡­¡± As they walked and talked, they were already in front of Hansung Tower. At the same time. There was someone who had been standing in the same spot since morning and sweating profusely in front of Hansung Tower. He was trying to find someone from Hansung Electronics who had a connection with him for sales. The people he usually contacted didn¡¯t answer the phone for some reason. He came to find them in person, but he had been wasting his time for hours. Even the person he had once treated passed by him with an excuse that he was busy. It¡¯s sad to be a salesperson in a smallpany. Then he saw a familiar man in front of his eyes. He was a junior from college, but what was his name¡­ ¡°Ah, Han Yoo-hyun!¡± He must have just be a new employee by now. He wouldn¡¯t be helpful for sales, but he wanted to chat with his old junior. He called out to Yoo-hyun, who was about to enter the lobby. ¡°Yoo-hyun!¡± When he turned his head, he saw a strange face waving at him. An awkward suit, a sweaty shirt, a thick document bag. He didn¡¯t look like someone who worked for Hansung Group by his outfit. ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°It¡¯s me. Lim Han-seop. Inhyun University Business Administration 99.¡± He seemed to have heard the name before, but he didn¡¯t remember the face. It was 20 years ago, and he didn¡¯t care about his juniors and seniors at school anyway. Still, Yoo-hyun greeted him first. ¡°Hello, senior.¡± ¡°Yeah. Nice to see you. Are you going to work?¡± ¡°Yes. Just a moment.¡± The reason for the outsiders in front of Hansung Tower was obvious. He could tell by their anxious and desperate expressions. He didn¡¯t remember his senior very well, but he wanted to hear his story anyway. Yoo-hyun asked his colleagues for permission first. ¡°You go ahead. I¡¯ll talk for a while and go.¡± ¡°Okay. Thanks for the talk today.¡± Yoo-hyun sent Min Jeong-hyuk and Kwon Se-jung away and approached Lim Han-seop. He looked tired from standing outside for a long time. His face was full of exhaustion. ¡°Senior, do you want to go inside and talk?¡± ¡°Huh? Really?¡± Lim Han-seop brightened up immediately. It wasn¡¯t easy for an outsider to enter Hansung Tower. If he tried hard enough, he could get in, but he would soon be caught by the security guards. But if he knew someone who worked there, he could easily enter the customer meeting room on the first floor lobby. Inside the customer meeting room. Yoo-hyun handed Lim Han-seop a vending machine coffee that he had personally picked out. Lim Han-seop smiled faintly and said, ¡°I should have bought it¡­¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m your junior.¡± ¡°Still¡­¡± Lim Han-seop looked ufortable. He kept looking around and checking on Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun already knew the answer. ¡®It¡¯s because of the name Hansung.¡¯ He hadn¡¯t heard it yet, but Lim Han-seop must have wanted to capture Hansung as a customer at all costs. Not only that, but mostpanies wanted to work with bigpanies like Hansung. It made money and career. That¡¯s why Lim Han-seop showed a desperate look even to his unfamiliar junior. Yoo-hyun faced Lim Han-seop with a smile. If it had been in the past, he would have ignored him even if he knew him. But he didn¡¯t want to do that now. He wanted to at least listen to him. If this was fate, then it was fate. Im Han-seop seemed to want to show his friendship with Yoo-hyun, as he brought up stories from their school life. Most of them were vague, but there were some parts that he vaguely remembered. ¡°Do you remember when we were in the same group for the business ss presentation? I made the materials for you, and you did the presentation. The others didn¡¯t help at all.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± ¡°It was so satisfying when you removed their names from the group at thest presentation. Hahaha.¡± Then he remembered Im Han-seop. He was the only one who helped Yoo-hyun in the group project that had six members. If it wasn¡¯t for him, he wouldn¡¯t have gotten first ce. ¡°Oh, I remember. Thank you for that.¡± ¡°It was nothing. You did everything. Haha.¡± As Yoo-hyun agreed with him, Im Han-seop seemed to rx and talk morefortably. He naturally moved on to talk about his work life, which showed that he wasn¡¯t cking off in his social life either. Yoo-hyun looked at the business card he gave him. -Im Han-seop, Sales Team, Semi Electronics. ¡°Semi Electronics?¡± ¡°Yeah. Do you know it? It¡¯s a smallpany, but it¡¯s pretty good in the electronicponent field. They¡¯re also making systems these days.¡± ¡°Yes. I know.¡± He knew very well. His friend Kang Jun-ki had just got a job there a few days ago. A few yearster, they became a partnerpany of Hanseong Electronics, and grew quite big. They even went public on KOSDAQ. Ziing. Then, Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone rang. It was a message from Park Seung-woo, asking him to book a meeting room. Im Han-seop quickly opened his mouth. ¡°Ah, I should go. I took too long.¡± ¡°No, not at all. We haven¡¯t even talked properly yet.¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± ¡°Can I hear more? Maybe there¡¯s something I can help you withter.¡± ¡°Oh! That, that would be nice.¡± Im Han-seop hesitated, but nodded vigorously at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He felt sorry for asking his junior for a favor, but he was grateful that he offered to talk first. He looked at Im Han-seop and asked him. ¡°What time are you staying until today?¡± ¡°Today? I was nning to stay until evening.¡± ¡°Do you want to have dinner with me then? I know a ce that makes good rice soup.¡± ¡°Of course, that¡¯s fine. Just call me anytime. I¡¯ll wait.¡± ¡°Okay. See youter.¡± It wasn¡¯t out of pity that he said that. He was someone he couldn¡¯t take care of in school, so he wanted to help him if he could. Besides, it was where Kang Jun-ki worked, so maybe he could help his friend as well if he did well there. ¡®It¡¯s not a hard thing to do.¡¯ Yoo-hyun smiled brightly at Im Han-seop, who was smiling back, and went back to his office. And that evening. Yoo-hyun met Im Han-seop at the rice soup restaurant as promised. He must have been tired from running around all day, but his smile was warm and pleasant. He saw a glimpse of Park Seung-woo in his face. Yoo-hyun ate his rice and listened to his exnation carefully. ¡°This is what¡­¡± As heid out the product portfolio, Im Han-seop felt a strange feeling. Talking in front of Yoo-hyun made him strangely fluent in his speech. He even felt like he was doing something very important. He realizedter that it was because Yoo-hyun was listening attentively to him. He reacted to every word he said, and even threw him topics that could lead to his next words naturally. It wasn¡¯t something that would help him as a new employee, but he cared for him as if it was his own business. ¡®I thought he was selfish¡­¡¯ Yoo-hyun seemed to be the type who only cared about his own grades in school. He didn¡¯t interact with other seniors or juniors, and seemed to only focus on getting a job. But maybe he had misunderstood Yoo-hyun all along. Im Han-seop opened his mouth with that feeling in mind. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Just a moment.¡± He drank his warm soup with a shot of alcohol, and loosened his tie and stuffed it into his bag. Then he smiled sheepishly at Yoo-hyun. He wanted to tell him something sincere, not about the product. ¡°I feel suffocated sometimes.¡± ¡°It can be awkward.¡± ¡°Actually, I haven¡¯t been wearing suits for long. I moved to sales earlier this year.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Im Han-seop said he had been working in development for the first two years after joining Semi Electronics. It wasn¡¯t an easy thing for a humanities major who had never handled electronicponents properly. ¡°They said I couldn¡¯t do sales or marketing without knowing the basics. You know how it is. Smallpanies have blurry boundaries.¡± ¡°That¡¯s what they say.¡± But he adapted by learning programming and other things he didn¡¯t know, for the sake of looking further ahead. ¡°It definitely helped. I got a good position in thepany. But when I actually tried to do sales, I felt lost.¡± ¡°In what way?¡± Semi Electronics was apany that started as aponent materialpany. Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Trantor: MarcTempest
Chapter 65 Many of the products made by Hansung Electronics use parts from Semi Electronics. But the problem was that the parts were so basic that thepetition was fierce, and they didn¡¯t make much money. So the president of Semi Electronics changed thepany¡¯s business model to aprehensive electronicspany. They not only produced parts, but also products such as MP3, PMP. ¡°You know how hard it is to enter that market as ater, right? We have the technology, but our brand name is weak, so who would buy our stuff?¡± ¡°It must be tough.¡± ¡°Yeah. Especially since ApplePod came out, even the domesticpanies that were doing well are on the verge of closing down. It¡¯s hard.¡± ¡°I heard about it.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded. The reason why Semi Electronics survived was because of the electronic billboard system they made in the meantime. Especiallyst year, they received arge order from a public organization. But that was also temporary. ¡°The president knows that there is a limit to selling directly to consumers.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded, but Lim Han-seop frowned as if he had a headache. ¡°So do you know what his conclusion was? Selling our products to Hansung or Ilseong. Hahaha. Isn¡¯t that funny?¡± ¡°It is funny.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s very funny. Trying to sell something to apany that does better than us. But what¡¯s even funnier is that we don¡¯t have a decent item yet. And he just sent me out to find one.¡± Lim Han-seop drank soju and sighed. He said that, but he didn¡¯te out without a decent item. Yoo-hyun looked over the Semi Electronics product portfolio that he had handed over again. It looked like they put a lot of effort into it. Inside the thick portfolio, there were Semi Electronics¡¯ history and the parts and products they made. They definitely did too much for their size. There were also many unnecessary parts. But it wasn¡¯t hopeless. It meant that they had the basic technology. If they wanted to, Semi Electronics had the technology to make cell phones easily. They probably knew that they wouldn¡¯t make it in marketing, so they didn¡¯t do it. As he thought, Lim Han-seop¡¯s cheerful voice was heard. ¡°Hahaha, thank you. I feel much better after talking to you. Just think of it as a poor senior¡¯sint.¡± ¡°No, I enjoyed listening to you. Especially this part is good.¡± Lim Han-seop¡¯s eyes widened when he saw where Yoo-hyun pointed his finger. ¡°Touch?¡± ¡°I like the vision of being able to produce and supply not only parts but also modules.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ You¡¯re interested in this part because you¡¯re in mobile panel. But it¡¯s hard. You know. They don¡¯t use newpany parts. Even if we try to break through with this, it doesn¡¯t work.¡± ¡°But touch is a growing trend, so maybe there will be a chance?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± With the advent of smartphones, touch panels took off. There was a limit to foreignpanies, so the impact fell on domestic newpanies as well. He wasn¡¯t sure if he remembered correctly, but it was likely that Semi Electronics became a partner of Hansung Electronics because of touch parts. ¡®And they make electronic billboards, MP3s, PMPs¡­¡¯ It wasn¡¯t concrete yet, but he thought he could help in other ways as well. To be precise, he would be in a position to get help from them. ¡®Not bad.¡¯ That was Yoo-hyun¡¯s conclusion. The employees below might haveints, but the president of Semi Electronics looked like he hadpetence. He proved that he had a broad vision by pursuing constant change. He had enough financial power to withstand such arge scale. He also had business skills to get orders from publicpanies. Despite that, Yoo-hyun had no way to help Lim Han-seop at this point. ¡°I¡¯m sorry I can¡¯t help you right away.¡± ¡°No, no. Don¡¯t say that. You helped me a lot. Thanks to you, I also learned what LCD business division wants.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll introduce you next time if I get a chance.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t do that. If you do that as a newbie, you¡¯ll get on your seniors¡¯ nerves.¡± Lim Han-seop was genuinely worried about Yoo-hyun. How can he use someone who is so soft-hearted in sales? Yoo-hyun asked carefully. ¡°Senior, didn¡¯t Semi Electronics hire new employees this time?¡± ¡°Oh, they did. Do you know anyone?¡± ¡°My friend got hired. His name is Kang Joon-ki.¡± ¡°Really? He joined Gasan-dong branch, right? If he came in this time, he must be in development.¡± ¡°I guess so.¡± Lim Han-seop¡¯s eyes widened when he heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He lightly tapped his chest. ¡°I¡¯ll take good care of him if he¡¯s your friend.¡± ¡°No, please make him suffer a lot when you see him.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll have to work him hard. Don¡¯t worry, that¡¯s my specialty. Hahaha.¡± Lim Han-seopughed and drank. He didn¡¯t have any intention of burdening him. He just hoped that Kang Joon-ki would have a good senior too. Like Yoo-hyun had Park Seung-woo. When the sun set, the remaining alcohol was gone. ¡°I was so happy to see you today. Thank you so much.¡± ¡°I had fun too. Let¡¯s see each other often.¡± ¡°Can I do that? Kid. Even your words are helpful. I¡¯ll find that Kang Joon-ki guy and raise him well.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Lim Han-seop poured out his feelings in a drunken state. ¡°You¡¯re going to do well, Yoo-hyun. I think you¡¯ll go up very high.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that. I don¡¯t have that kind of ambition.¡± Go up high? No way. That wasn¡¯t the life Yoo-hyun wanted. ¡°I have a sense of these things.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t answer Lim Han-seop¡¯s words. At some point, people who Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t even notice appeared around him. New rtionships that had never been filled before appeared. Park Seung-woo, Kim Hyun-min, and his colleagues were all the same. He felt that he was getting along with people he had never met before. What would the top look like with them? He suddenly wondered. A few dayster, Park Seung-woo and Yoo-hyun were sitting side by side on a train heading to Ulsan. ¡°I can¡¯t believe we¡¯re going on a business trip together. I didn¡¯t think that stuffy team leader would allow it.¡± ¡°Manager Kim helped a lot, right?¡± ¡°He helped. He just nagged him a lot. Anyway, he¡¯s weird too.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°He didn¡¯t care before, but now he acts like it¡¯s his own business.¡± Manager Kim Hyun-min did help. Of course, even if he hadn¡¯t, Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan would have allowed Yoo-hyun¡¯s business trip. It wasn¡¯t just a trip, but a way to prepare for the seminar. Yoo-hyun made an excuse to help Park Seung-woo with his work. Yoo-hyun asked Park Seung-woo, who was grumbling about Kim Hyun-min manager. ¡°Do you hate it?¡± ¡°Of course not. I like it. It¡¯s just that you¡¯ve changed so much. You know what they say, when someone changes a lot, it¡¯s time to go.¡± ¡°Hey, that¡¯s not true.¡± If that was true, Yoo-hyun would have gone to the other world several times already. -Park, I don¡¯t care if you can¡¯t do your work, but you have to buy a souvenir from your trip. Got it? Yoo-hyun suddenly remembered what Manager Kim Hyun-min had said before the trip. His work style had changed, but his yful personality was still the same. Yoo-hyun asked him casually. ¡°Where are you going to buy the souvenir?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. Who would buy walnut cookies for someone who takes a train? I¡¯ll just buy something from anywhere.¡± He didn¡¯t say he wouldn¡¯t buy anything. Yoo-hyun thought of Manager Kim Hyun-min and Park Seung-woo¡¯s bickering and chuckled. What a funny bunch. Maybe that¡¯s why he felt more attached to them. Then Park Seung-woo suddenly asked as if he remembered something. ¡°Hey, do you have ns tonight?¡± ¡°Yes, I have a friend here.¡± ¡°That¡¯s too bad. I wanted to have a drink with you tonight.¡± ¡°Me too. Let¡¯s drink when we finish the trip and go back.¡± Yoo-hyun made an excuse. The trip was for one night and two days. They had to stay at an amodation for one night. They couldn¡¯t find a ce to stay with their travel expenses, so they had no choice but to stay at a motel. It was ridiculous to book two motel rooms for two men. It was lucky if they could use the money left over from staying at a cheap inn to drink. He was close with Park Seung-woo, but he didn¡¯t want to do that. He might not have minded if he didn¡¯t have any ns, but Ha Jun-seok had said he would put him to sleep first. tter tter. Yoo-hyun talked with Park Seung-woo against the background of the train noise. ¡°Yoo-hyun¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re amazing.¡± It was amazing that they had something to talk about even after a few hours. Park Seung-woo was very talkative, but he was also surprised that he could naturally respond to him. Before he knew it, they arrived in Ulsan. Ching ching. As the train door opened, the scenery of Ulsan Station unfolded before his eyes. Yoo-hyun felt a new emotion as he stepped on the ground. Was it 18 years ago? He used toe and go here as if it was his home. He even lived here for a year during his dispatch period. There were many things that happened during that period. ¡°Are you nervous? Are you scared already?¡± ¡°Of course not. Why would I be scared when you¡¯re here?¡± ¡°Hahaha, right. Just follow me well.¡± It wasn¡¯t hard to find Hansung Electronics LCD factory in Ulsan. There were many signs because many people stayed there. The problem was that unlike Gimpo, where all the factories were in oneplex, six factories were scattered in different locations. If they weren¡¯t careful, they could go to the wrong ce. The ce Yoo-hyun was going today was Ulsan 2 Factory. It wasn¡¯t where he usually stayed, but he remembereding here a few times to meet the people in the quality department. Soon after, Park Seung-woo entered the entrance of 2 Factory and asked. ¡°What do you want to do? I¡¯m going to greet some people first. Do you want toe with me?¡± He knew what Park Seung-woo meant by greeting. He wanted to say hello to the people and managers who would attend the meeting this afternoon. It was a good way to ease the atmosphere before a rough meeting. There was no reason for Yoo-hyun to join him there. ¡°No, I¡¯ll stay here if that¡¯s okay.¡± ¡°Okay. The atmosphere is not so good right now anyway. If you go this way, there¡¯s a lounge. Just hang out there. I¡¯ll call you around lunchtime.¡± ¡°Okay. Have a good time.¡± Park Seung-woo tapped Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder and went inside the first floor office. Yoo-hyun chose the stairs instead of the lounge. He wanted to meet someone. It would be nice to find an old connection, but Yoo-hyun mostly stayed at 6 Factory. Of course, he didn¡¯t have any deep connections here either. Instead, there was a new connection that he had to take care of. Yoo-hyun went up to the second floor and looked around the office. There were no partitions, and the desks were bigger. It was called an office. It was a ce for the development department, so there were various measuring and power equipment on the desk. Compared to Hansung Tower, where they had to wear suits, the people in the factory office were very casual. Then, he saw a man in a gray hoodie shouting at his junior employees who were pulling a folding cart. ¡°Hey! Hurry up and move. We don¡¯t have time!¡± The atmosphere was so free that the tone was rough. It felt like it was normal to shout in the office. -Mobile Development nning Team Yoo-hyun walked to the corner and stopped when he saw the team sign. He leaned his head forward and looked for someone. Where Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes stopped, there was Jung Hyun-woo, his junior and colleague, who was bowing his head in front of his senior. ¡°What did I tell you? I told you to order quickly.¡± ¡°I asked you to wait a little¡­¡± ¡°What? Hey, Jung Hyun-woo. When did I say that?¡± ¡°Back then¡­¡± Jung Hyun-woo tried to speak, but his opponent got even angrier. Chapter 66: Chapter 66:
Chapter 66 ¡°Even so, you should havee and asked me. Do you think the problem will be solved if you just sit there and do nothing?¡± ¡°I-I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Sorry is not enough. Get it done right away. Submit the approval and make sure the goods arrive by this week!¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Jung Hyun-woo looked dejected. He said yes, but his face showed that he had no clue. He sat down and buried his head in his hands. A deep sigh was heard. ¡®That poor guy.¡¯ Yoo-hyun approached him and tapped his shoulder. ¡°Why don¡¯t you take a break if your head hurts?¡± Jung Hyun-woo lifted his head and was startled to see him. ¡°Oh? Hyung! You came early.¡± ¡°Are you free now?¡± ¡°Yes. Of course. I¡¯ll show you around.¡± Jung Hyun-woo quickly got up from his seat. Yoo-hyun went with him to the lounge on the first floor. There was a lounge on the second floor too, but he wanted to avoid running into Jung Hyun-woo¡¯s senior. It would be awkward to be in the lounge during work hours. Yoo-hyun greeted him lightly. ¡°How have you been?¡± ¡°Ugh, I¡¯m dying.¡± ¡°Is it hard?¡± Jung Hyun-woo seemed to have be apany employee now. He always had the word ¡®dying¡¯ on his lips. ¡°But I get paid a lot for what I do. It¡¯s all thanks to you, hyung.¡± ¡°What was that about earlier?¡± ¡°Did you hear?¡± ¡°I heard some of it.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just¡­ It¡¯s all my fault.¡± He listened quietly and found out that Jung Hyun-woo was in charge of buying office supplies for the team from this month. There was a problem in the middle and the approval was dyed by a week. The team leader found out about it and asked the previous office supply manager, and the situation got worse. ¡°There was aptop stand that the team leader ordered among the office supplies.¡± ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± ¡°He¡¯s a bit narrow-minded.¡± Jung Hyun-woo looked around and whispered in a low voice. A bit narrow-minded was an understatement. He was very narrow-minded. ¡°Isn¡¯t the approval done by the team leader?¡± ¡°Yes. But the problem is¡­¡± ¡°Is it because of the approval from the MRO (purchasing agency) staff?¡± ¡°Huh? Have you ever bought office supplies before?¡± ¡°I know a little bit.¡± It was just office supplies, but there were many steps to go through to buy them with the team budget. The first step was the team leader¡¯s approval, and the second step was the MRO staff¡¯s approval. Once approved, the MROpany would review the quotation and then ship the goods. Since it was not personal money but team money, the process wasplicated. There needed to be a person in charge of collecting and verifying the approval amount and validity in between. The problem was that there were not many MRO staffs. There were so many teams that they had a lot of work, and they had no reason to hurry up, so their approval was slow. Jung Hyun-woo almostined as he spoke. ¡°It takes a week for them to approve. But they said they need it by this week, so it¡¯s difficult.¡± ¡°Is your name on the approval?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Hold on.¡± Yoo-hyun took out his phone and Jung Hyun-woo hurriedly stopped him. ¡°Hyung, you don¡¯t have to help me. I called them several times, but they didn¡¯t listen.¡± ¡°Just wait and see.¡± He knew well. Even if the team leader contacted them directly, it wasmon for them to dy their approval. But Yoo-hyun had someone who could solve this problem easily. The phone rang and soon a young woman¡¯s voice answered. It was Kim Eun-young, who was in charge of office supplies in Yoo-hyun¡¯s team. ¡°This is Han Yu-hyun.¡± -I heard you went to Ulsan. What¡¯s up? ¡°Senior, actually¡­¡± After hearing Yoo-hyun¡¯s story, Kim Eun-young replied. -Okay. I¡¯ll call them right away. This is how I pay back my debt fromst time. ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll buy you dinner.¡± -That would be even better. Hohoho. After hanging up, Jung Hyun-woo blinked his eyes and asked. ¡°Who was that?¡± ¡°My team senior.¡± ¡°What¡¯s her rank¡­¡± ¡°Employee.¡± ¡°What?¡± It was unbelievable. How could an employee call an MRO staff who wouldn¡¯t budge even for a team leader and make them speed up the approval? If he was in the opposite position, Yoo-hyun would have had a hard time understanding it too. If he didn¡¯t know Kim Eun-young well, that is. -If you need any office supplies, just let me know. I¡¯ll make them buy it for you right away. -How? Doesn¡¯t it take a long time for the approval? -Hoho, don¡¯t worry. The staff is my ¡®ssmate¡¯. It would sound ridiculous to anyone who heard it, but sometimes that ridiculous connection was more powerful than an executive. Like right now. Beep. It was not even five minutester. Yoo-hyun showed the text message he received to Jung Hyun-woo. Jung Hyun-woo eximed with a shocked expression. ¡°What? The approval is already done?¡± ¡°Go up and check.¡± ¡°Okay, just a moment.¡± He was so surprised that he acted right away. If not, he would have said it was a lie, because it was such an absurd situation. Thump thump. Yoo-hyun slowly went up to the second floor. ¡°What? The approval is already done? How is that possible?¡± Next to him was a senior who was dumbfounded after hearing the story. ¡°Well, what happened was¡­¡± Jung Hyun-woo exined and the senior still looked confused. It seemed that they needed some time, so Yoo-hyun gave them some space. -I¡¯ll go ahead and see youter. As soon as Yoo-hyun sent the message, Jung Hyun-woo replied. -Hyung, thank you so much. I¡¯ll see you before you leave? He felt a bit burdened by the heart emoji. But he felt good to see him happy. Yoo-hyun sent a thank-you message to Kim Eun-young. -Senior, you were awesome. -You know you still have to buy me a meal, right? He chuckled at the quick reply. He suddenly thought. What if he was his past self in this situation? He wouldn¡¯t have been able to solve it easily no matter how capable he was. But this time, the problem was resolved in an unbelievably simple way. Thanks to the connected rtionships around him that made the answer naturally flow like water. ¡°How did this happen?¡± It was amazing. He met Park Seung-woo again and his face didn¡¯t look very bright. He had been going around greeting people and got more scolding than he expected. Not because he did anything wrong, but because he was from the product nning team and his rank was assistant manager. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°What? Why? I¡¯m fine. I¡¯m in great condition. Hahaha.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Then why did he slump his shoulders? ¡°Let¡¯s eat.¡± He forced a smile and then walked ahead with a serious face. He still seemed to have some energy left. That¡¯s how lunchtime passed, and Yoo-hyun followed Park Seung-woo to the conference room. It was a fairlyrge conference room, as the team leaders from each team were attending. Maybe that¡¯s why there were wired microphones connected to each table. Yoo-hyun sat at the front right seat and set up hisptop. 30 minutes before the meeting. Park Seung-woo was nervous and kept drinking the water that was ced in the conference room. He had already emptied almost a bottle of water. He checked his speech nervously and Yoo-hyun asked him. ¡°Should I send a notice by text?¡± ¡°Yeah, do that. Send it to everyone on the email list.¡± ¡°Are the circuit team leader and the panel team leader also attending?¡± ¡°Yeah. They said they woulde in person. Sigh.¡± Park Seung-woo sighed. He could see what was going to happen by looking at the list of attendees. Why did the circuit and panel development team leaders decide to attend without notice? It meant that they wanted to lead the meeting in their direction. How could Park Seung-woo¡¯s proposal be epted in front of them? He would be lucky if they didn¡¯t pressure him too much. Yoo-hyun opened hisptop and connected it to the projector, then opened the file he received by email. Then, a report appeared on therge screen on the wall. It listed the issues of the LCD panel for HDPA3, which was currently developed. Darkness on the top of the panel, screen flickering, circuitponent overheating, etc. These were all issues that urred during the product suitability verification process, which was the development event. They had to be solved in order for the product to be produced properly, so it was a sensitive matter. The problem was who would take responsibility for them. Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and asked an irrelevant question. ¡°Do I just summarize the meeting content?¡± ¡°Yeah. See this summary page?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Just check the person in charge and the schedule from this part after the meeting. I¡¯ll handle the progress, so just summarize it for me.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded at Park Seung-woo¡¯s words. ¡°What if there is any additional content?¡± ¡°Just add it to this item below and fill in the content. It probably won¡¯t happen though.¡± Really? It seems like there will be a lot of additional content. Yoo-hyun asked casually. ¡°By the way, will this be reported to the group leaderter?¡± ¡°It might be necessary. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll polish it up before I go.¡± He nodded and looked at the table he had summarized on thest page. It listed each problem item that hade up so far. There were also columns for countermeasures, responsible departments, and deadlines. Park Seung-woo¡¯s job today was simple. He had toe up with countermeasures for the issues that had been raised so far and fill in the nks ordingly. Of course, it wouldn¡¯t be smooth sailing. ¡®The two development teams are ming product nning.¡¯ The reason for this sudden trip request was because of that. How could he make them take responsibility in this situation? It was not an easy task. Yoo-hyun nced at Park Seung-woo. He tried to calm himself down while repeating his presentation content. He deserved praise for doing his best without giving up. If it had been like before, he would have been scolded a lot even after mediating. Yoo-hyun raised his hand over hisptop and his eyes sparkled. 3 p.m. Around when the time hit exactly, people starteding into the conference room one by one. Park Seung-woo and Yoo-hyun stood up and greeted them, but those who came in just nodded their heads briefly. The circuit and panel development team leaders and part leaders. The quality department staff and production line staff. People with at least assistant manager rank filled up the conference room. ¡°Everyone is busy, so let¡¯s start right away.¡± The circuit team leader didn¡¯t seem to care about Yoo-hyun, who he saw for the first time, and didn¡¯t even look at him. Park Seung-woo turned on the microphone button on his desk and spoke. ¡°Thank you foring despite your busy schedule. HDPA3 is currently undergoing a development event to meet the production schedule of next March, and there are seven issues that have been identified so far. I will collect the opinions from the field and finalize the countermeasures. And¡­¡± He was nervous, but he tried to stayposed. His voice tone was stable and his eye contact was not bad. But the problem was the listener. The circuit team leader, who was fiddling with his crossed legs, interrupted him. ¡°So? What¡¯s the product nning team¡¯s opinion?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll tell you after I confirm the issues urately.¡± ¡°You should have seen it after I sent you the data. The nning is a mess, that¡¯s why this is happening. You guys only know how to hold a pen. Tsk tsk.¡± The conference room¡¯s atmosphere became heavy with his deliberate sarcasm and insults. Chapter 67: Chapter 67:
Chapter 67 There was no one on Park Seung-woo¡¯s side here. ¡°¡­I will support whatever I can.¡± ¡°Keep going.¡± ¡°Yes. First, let me tell you about the issues that have arisen so far from the circuit team, which is in charge of the project.¡± Lee Jung-hoe, the leader of the circuit team and a senior researcher (equivalent to assistant manager), took over the baton. ¡°The issue of IC overheating that was raised in the first high-temperature evaluation. If wee up with a cooling solution, the thickness will inevitably increase. This is a problem that urred because we tried to meet the higher specs than initially nned within the same schedule. This was also reported as a potential problem in the initial report.¡± He was not lying. The direct cause of the problem was that the panel structure had changed at thest minute. And it was the circuit team¡¯s fault for not designing properly ording to the changed structure. But his aim was at the product nning team, which set the initial specs. Then, the panel team mentioned the screen flickering and darkness issues. ¡°I will talk about the panel screen flickering issue. ording to our analysis, it was because of the hasty schedule¡­¡± The conclusion was not much different from the circuit team. The process line was also the same. They mentioned the problems of decreased production rate and yield per unit time, and ended up ming the product nning team. ¡®You guys set an unreasonable schedule.¡¯ ¡®It¡¯s because you set an absurd spec from the product nning stage that this mess happened.¡¯ ¡®We worked hard. You should take responsibility for what you did.¡¯ They did not say it directly, but their words were all alike. They must have started the project with smiles, but when problems arose, they sneaked away their faults to other departments. They shielded themselves by saying they were never wrong. Looking at the current situation, it could be summarized in one word. Departmental egoism. He felt like he knew why only the touch part had been reported as a problem so far. It was because it could be passed on to the contractor¡¯s problem. If they had to do that part themselves, they would have done it this way too. ¡°What are you going to do, assistant manager?¡± The circuit team leader asked in a low voice, as if growling. ¡®Change the spec or schedule now, even if it¡¯ste.¡¯ His eyes seemed to say that. If there was a problem with meeting the spec at the event, there were two ways to solve it. Either fix the product to meet the spec, or change the spec itself. If he was responsible for the product, he should havee up with an improvement n first. But the circuit team leader was pushing for thetter. He wanted to keep the product as it is and force Park Seung-woo to change the spec. Park Seung-woo did not back down easily either. ¡°No. But you know that we can¡¯t easily change the spec that has been set.¡± ¡°Who said to change the main spec? Just tweak some problematic parts a little bit.¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°How frustrating. Then do you want to give up like this?¡± ¡°¡­¡± It was almost a threat. The temperature, brightness, and frame frequency that were problematic could be adjusted ording to certain conditions. For example, lower the brightness when the temperature rises, or lower the frequency in some sections to prevent flickering, etc. They could use such tricks. They did not negotiate those things as spec conditions. But documenting them was another problem. ¡°That¡¯s why I said it wouldn¡¯t work from the beginning. You guys were the ones who said let¡¯s try it first. You said we had to meet the deadline no matter what and that¡¯s why this mess happened!¡± ¡°¡­¡± When the circuit team leader spat out his saliva and yelled, silence flowed in the meeting room. Yoo Hyun sneered inwardly at his sight. ¡®Anyone would think he has nothing to do with it.¡¯ If he was leading a project team, he should have at least shown some responsibility. He was talking like it was someone else¡¯s business now. The circuit team leader¡¯s gaze suddenly turned around. ¡°What do you think, panel team leader? Can you fix your panel?¡± ¡°No way. There¡¯s no way to meet the schedule.¡± The panel team leader exchanged nces with the circuit team leader and shrugged his shoulders at Park Seung-woo. Did they really think it would be okay if this product went out like this? How would they handle it if something went wrong? They could block it with a hoe now, but they wouldn¡¯t be able to block it with phlegmter. There was no way they didn¡¯t know that. The circuit and panel teams were like that because their team leaders were like that, but the process and quality teams should have stopped them. It was their role to organize and take responsibility for the event. But no one objected. That meant that the agreement had already been reached up to their superiors. What was the reason they were willing to take the risk? Opinions continued toe and go, and Park Seung-woo¡¯s face grew darker. At this rate, he would have to write not only the report that the development team had to do, but also the countermeasure report in the product nning team. The cause of the problem was clearly somewhere else. But Park Seung-woo was being pressured to take the me. If this ended like this, their mistakes would be buried. Instead, Park Seung-woo would only suffer in the middle and not get any proper results. Yoo Hyun¡¯s eyes shed. ¡®That won¡¯t do.¡¯ He had to abandon the PDA project as soon as possible, even for that reason. He had to tie up this problem first. Yoo Hyun looked at the circuit team leader who was smiling slyly and the panel team leader who was nodding his head leisurely. Why were they so eager to do that? Why did they persuade other team members in advance and lead the meeting like that? What was their reason? ¡°Well, we¡¯ve had a long meeting. So¡­¡± The circuit team leader was about to wrap up when Yoo Hyun said. ¡°Assistant Manager Park, you¡¯re going to report this directly to the group leader today, right?¡± ¡°Yoo Hyun.¡± Park Seung-woo was startled by Yoo Hyun¡¯s words and pointed at the microphone, giving him a hint. ¡°Oh, I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t turn off the microphone.¡± ¡°Ahem.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Yoo Hyun did not miss the momentary flustered expressions of the team leaders. The reason why his words about reporting to the group leader shook their pupils was obvious. They wanted to hide this problem behind them. The report they gave to the group leader should not be about the problems that urred at the event. It should be about how smoothly the product production was going on. Definitely. Why? Because it was right before Hansung Electronics¡¯ personnel season. At that moment, in a VIP meeting room on the 15th floor of Hansung Tower. Two men were facing each other in a meeting room where no one could see inside from outside. They were Shin Chan-yong, a senior manager, and Lee Kyung-hoon, a director of the sales team. ¡°Really? executive director Jo mentioned a backup n for HPDA3 during the interview?¡± ¡°Yes. I just thought about it, but it seems like the manager has it in mind.¡± ¡°Tsk, tsk, the manager is swayed by useless words. What do you think, Mr. Shin?¡± Mr. Shin Chanyong nced at Mr. Lee Kyunghoon¡¯s face. He knew Mr. Lee Kyunghoon¡¯s personality well. He never did a project that wouldn¡¯t work. He also gave the credit to Mr. Cho Chanyoung for the PDA project, even though he brought it. And now he wants to take this project? Mr. Shin Chanyong wanted to follow Mr. Lee Kyunghoon, who was a sure ally of Donga Line, rather than Mr. Cho Chanyoung, who was an outsider. Mr. Cho Chanyoung would be pushed out and he would be the next manager. ¡°I¡¯m trying to keep my distance as you told me, sir.¡± ¡°Good. I won¡¯t stop you if you really want to do it. But the situation there is not good right now. There are too many issues that are not reported.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Mr. Lee Kyunghoon was someone. He was following the line of the mobile group leader. He had ess to a lot of information from the many lines connected below him. It was iparable to Mr. Jo Chanyoung. He got the gist of it from Mr. Lee Kyunghoon¡¯s words. The panel had a lot of problems that made it hard to pass the development event. It was not just a touch issue as they knew. ¡°Who are Mr. Kang and Mr. Park? They are full of ambition to be managers and they never admit their mistakes. Then what? In the end, product nning has to clean up their mess.¡± ¡°Mr. Park already went down to Ulsan.¡± ¡°Hahaha, he must have brought back a lot of work. Mr. Jo will nag him a lot. It¡¯s a project that still needs a lot of time to mature.¡± He was right. If he said he would do Channel Phone 2 as a backup now, there was a high chance that Mr. Park Seungwoo¡¯s work would be his share. He was not a fool to make that choice knowing that. ¡°I should never touch it then.¡± ¡°Mr. Shin, there is no such thing as never. If you think it¡¯s readyter, you should take it.¡± ¡®That won¡¯t happen.¡¯ Mr. Shin Chanyong didn¡¯t hear thest murmur of Mr. Lee Kyunghoon and nodded his head as if he understood. There was never a time when they failed, even if they dyed the schedule. The history of LCD division was built like that until now. This time was no different. After going through a hard process in the middle, they would eventuallye out to the world. Then he could take what was done and get the results without any effort. The process didn¡¯t matter as long as the oue was good. He smiled at the corner of his mouth and Mr. Lee Kyunghoon asked him. ¡°So, is that all you have to say?¡± ¡°No, sir. Here, this.¡± Mr. Shin Chanyong took out a small box from his pocket and handed it to Mr. Lee Kyunghoon. The box had a clear logo of a luxury brand on it. Mr. Lee Kyunghoon¡¯s smile appeared on his lips. ¡°I got one for your wife who might like it.¡± ¡°What are you doing? Hahaha.¡± It was a luxury brand among luxury brands. Even the smallest wallet cost over a million won. Mr. Shin Chanyong felt bitter inside, but he thought it was worth it for his future investment. As long as he could secure Mr. Lee Kyunghoon¡¯s line. ¡°I trust you, sir.¡± ¡°Good. Do your best, Mr. Shin. I¡¯ll be watching you.¡± That¡¯s how he yed hard to get? He always did this. He pretended to offer him Donga Line, but when he approached him, he pulled back. As if this was not enough for him. ¡®Make him say he will pull me in someday.¡¯ Mr. Shin Chanyong hid his feelings and smiled. Then he got up from his seat and bowed 90 degrees to him. ¡°Thank you very much. I¡¯ll do my best!¡± 30 minutes before work ended. He had to finish the meeting before the end-of-work music yed. Yoo-hyun straightened his posture and spoke into the microphone. ¡°Then I¡¯ll summarize the contents of today¡¯s meeting.¡± He clicked the mouse button and the screen showed the opinions of each team that came out today. The opinion of the panel team leader who said there was no way, and the opinion of the circuit team leader who said to change the specs, were summarized and written. There was no alternative from other teams for this issue. The person in charge of all issues was Mr. Park Seungwoo. The development team leader sighed at that. ¡°Ha, this is¡­¡± He thought it was too conscienceless even for himself. ¡°Please let me know if there is anything wrong. This is a report for the group leader, so it would be a problem if the team¡¯s opinion is wrong.¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was a big difference between what they said at the meeting and what went out as an official document. If this was reported to the group leader as it was? It would show that they were trying to shift the me. It would also have a negative impact on the uing personnel changes. Mr. Park Seungwoo was also flustered. He turned off the microphone and asked Yoo-hyun in a low voice. ¡°Why did you summarize it like this?¡± ¡°You told me to write down anything that was added, so I reflected it.¡± ¡°But still, this is¡­¡± While Mr. Park Seungwoo hesitated, the panel team leader said in a heavy voice. ¡°This seems to have some misunderstandings?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I may have misunderstood and not written some parts correctly. Please tell me and I¡¯ll correct it right away.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Yoo-hyun smoothed it out a bit, but there was nothing wrong with what he said. They were all words that came out of their mouths. They pushed him to do it and he wrote that he would do it properly. Of course, it was also a n that Yoo-hyun made to make them eat shit. Chapter 68: Chapter 68:
Chapter 68 The circuit team leader immediately showed a displeased expression. ¡°Park, how can you summarize it like this? Didn¡¯t we agree on everything in the middle?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Did we agree? If he went back like this, wouldn¡¯t he have to reorganize it by himself? Park Seung-woo looked at Yoo-hyun. He had a lot of thoughts when he saw the embarrassed expression of his junior. If he backed down now, he would be nothing but a senior who couldn¡¯t take responsibility for his junior¡¯s mistake. In fact, it was amazing that the newbie organized it so diligently. Nod. It was only a moment, but Yoo-hyun nodded his head. ¡®He¡¯s not dead yet. That¡¯s a relief.¡¯ Right. He had to act as a senior and handle this situation. Park Seung-woo clenched his weakened heart and brightened his eyes. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, sir. As I said, I will correct the wrong parts by item here.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°First, the first item is the heat issue. The heat spec will be none for all circuit panels.¡± There was silence at Park Seung-woo¡¯s words. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Should I summarize it as the product nning team being in charge and I will renegotiate the spec with HP?¡± ¡°Do you really want to report this to the group leader? Are you kidding me right now?¡± ¡°No. But¡­¡± Park Seung-woo bit his lower lip. In fact, the group leader¡¯s report was scheduled. It wasn¡¯t this material right now, but if he wanted to, he could do it. ¡®Let¡¯s do it.¡¯ Park Seung-woo was also a man with a temper. He felt too humiliated to be treated like this. He put his feelings into his words. ¡°If we have to fix the spec, I will report it to the group leader and negotiate with the customer formally.¡± ¡°Are you a newbie? Have you done this once or twice? Why are you making it so hard!¡± The circuit team leader shouted harshly, but Park Seung-woo, who had made up his mind, did not back down. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. It¡¯s because it¡¯s such an important project.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Please understand.¡± He didn¡¯t back down, but rather resisted. Yoo-hyun was surprised by the unexpected sight. In fact, Park Seung-woo could have backed down here and it wouldn¡¯t have mattered. The fact that he provoked him was enough to achieve the first goal. He could just drag on time and move on to the next one. But thanks to Park Seung-woo¡¯s active intervention, the n changed. There was no need to go back anymore and the work was easily resolved. You¡¯re doing well. Yoo-hyun pped inwardly. Now. He regained hisposure and looked at the circuit team leader with a fierce expression. His eyes were moving non-stop even though he was angry. That meant he had a lot of thoughts. The poor person had no choice but to move first. ¡®5, 4, 3, 2, 1.¡¯ When Yoo-hyun counted down in his mind, the circuit team leader opened his mouth to his subordinate. ¡°manager lee, how long does it take to revise IC?¡± ¡°Three months.¡± At manager lee words, the circuit team leader asked again. ¡°Not the whole revision, but can¡¯t you do anything about the heat part?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll check.¡± ¡°manager go, can you skip the high temperature part and do other events first? Calcte when we need to get IC in.¡± ¡°Yes. I got it.¡± The circuit team leader tapped his finger on the desk and organized his thoughts. ¡°Sigh¡­ Park, we¡¯lle up with a solution from our side for now. Let¡¯s do another meetingter.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± It was a simple answer from Park Seung-woo. That was it. Yoo-hyun reflected the circuit team leader¡¯s opinion and added the circuit team to the response department. Why did he talk nonsense for two hours when he could do this? Of course he knew why. IC revision meant making the chip again. It sounded easy, but depending on the case, tens of millions of won could be wasted. Money was money, but it was also a problem that he had to take responsibility for dying the schedule. In the end, the circuit team leader decided to take a small responsibility for IC revision to avoid taking responsibility for dying the entire schedule. He judged that this was rtively less than other issues. When the circuit team leader stepped up, the panel team leader couldn¡¯t stay still either. ¡°manager og, don¡¯t you have the data for reviewing panel mask modification?¡± ¡°Yes. I have it.¡± ¡°Give it to Park. Park, please handle the image quality issue first from the panel team.¡± ¡°I got it.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly as he listened to the story. He didn¡¯t say anything even though he had already investigated it? That was the start. The process team and the quality team also suggested opinions that they could bear. Of course, Park Seung-woo didn¡¯t just sit still either. ¡°As you know, the image quality setting value is flexible among the contents negotiated with HP. As you said, I will not just follow the existing method and create a new standard value that suits the new PDA.¡± ¡°Let me know the result quickly. We have to respond too.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± On the screen, there was only one page left with Yoo-hyun¡¯s organized content. It was much simpler and clearer than before. Park Seung-woo left hisstment. ¡°Then I will send you the minutes with this content. Thank you for your hard work during this long meeting.¡± It was over now. Grrr. Grrr. Park Seung-woo bowed his head at the sharp gaze of the team leaders who got up from their seats. He breathed out a breath he had been holding for a long time after a while. ¡°Phew.¡± ¡°Good job, sir.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh. You too.¡± Park Seung-woo¡¯s head turned white. It was such a hectic time that he didn¡¯t even know how it passed. His hands were soaked with sweat. Then, Lee Jung-hoe, the project leader of the circuit team, called Park Seung-woo. ¡°Park.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°Park, did you make up your mind today?¡± ¡°What? No.¡± Lee Jung-hoe smiled at Park Seung-woo¡¯s words. ¡°What do you mean no? You deliberately cut off the development team¡¯s opinions. Well, it wasn¡¯t bad. It¡¯s easier for me when you do that in front of the team leaders.¡± ¡°What do you mean¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t pretend. But who is that guy? I¡¯ve never seen him before.¡± Park Seung-woo turned his head following Lee Jung-hoe¡¯s gaze. There was Yoo-hyun, who was organizing hisptop. ¡°He¡¯s a newbie who joined under me. His name is Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°What? A newbie? Not an experienced one?¡± ¡°Yes. Why?¡± ¡°Huh¡­ Are you really a newbie?¡± Lee Jung-hoe was stunned. He had no problem organizing the meeting content, or taking notes of the content. He felt like he led the content summary with just the text that quickly typed on the screen without saying a word. That was something he couldn¡¯t do without understanding the whole context. Park Seung-woo looked at Lee Jung-hoe¡¯s expression and finally started to think clearly. He thought he was busy because he was nervous, but when he finished, everything was too well resolved. Did he intend all that? ¡®No way¡­¡¯ Yoo-hyun smiled lightly at Park Seung-woo, who looked at him. He liked Park Seung-woo¡¯s actions today. He didn¡¯t back down in a sudden situation and didn¡¯t waver until the end. He definitely changed from when he reported to Jo Chan-young executive director. He changed. For a moment, he saw his past struggling face on his face. And he remembered what manager Shin Chan-yong said with a smile. -Why are you holding onto something that won¡¯t work? Let the stupid ones do that, and do something that will work. To him, Park Seung-woo was nothing but a fool who tried hard to hold onto something that wouldn¡¯t work. In fact, Park Seung-woo managed to make it to the panel, but he suffered a lot in the process. And his entire year¡¯s work was ruined when PDA failed. And Shin Chan-yong manager took all the me for itter. -You don¡¯t need to eat something that¡¯s not ripe. If you eat something that¡¯s well cooked, you won¡¯t get sick. This is know-how. Remember that. Remember my ass. He did dirty things and attached all kinds of ttery. This time was the same. If PDA seemed to seed, he woulde and grab a spoon then. Yeah. I¡¯ll cook it well for you, so go ahead and take it and eat it. You¡¯ll find outter if it¡¯s poison or medicine. Yoo-hyun gritted his teeth inwardly. It was after finishing the meeting. Yoo-hyun had dinner with Park Seung-woo at the tripe restaurant they had talked about before. The days were short enough that it was dark when they finished eating. ¡°Good job today. Have fun with your friend.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you for the meal. Don¡¯t drink too much.¡± ¡°Puhaha, are you worried about me, kid?¡± Park Seung-woo shrugged his shoulders and paused for a moment. -A newbie? Not an experienced one? He remembered the surprised face of Lee Jung-hoe, the project leader, a while ago. He had many questions in his head. He gave him a pen right when he got a phone call. He gave him a fatigue recovery drink when he got scolded by the team leader. There were more than one or two things that helped him among the words he threw in between. And this time, organizing the meeting was amazing too. ¡®If it were me, I would have stuttered even connecting theptop.¡¯ He might have made a mistake in reserving the meeting room or sending notifications to the participants. Park Seung-woo looked at Yoo-hyun with aplicated expression as he recalled his rookie days. There seemed to be something about this guy, but he didn¡¯t know what it was. He couldn¡¯t hold back his curiosity and was about to open his mouth when Yoo-hyun called Park Seung-woo first. ¡°Oh, sir.¡± ¡°Huh? Why?¡± ¡°Thank you so much earlier. I was so nervous that I couldn¡¯t turn off the mic and I think I didn¡¯t summarize the meeting content well.¡± Yoo-hyun scratched his head and Park Seung-woo waved his hands vigorously. ¡°What? No, no. That¡¯s not a mistake.¡± ¡°And you were amazing. I was shaking with nervousness even after preparing all night for the meeting, but you said everything properly in front of the team leaders.¡± ¡°That, that¡¯s¡­¡± Park Seung-woo was flustered for a moment. Yoo-hyun seemed to have waited and said the next words. ¡°You were so cool. I really want to learn a lot from you.¡± ¡°Hey! Why are you ttering me all of a sudden?¡± His face turned red with embarrassment and Park Seung-woo raised his voice. Then Yoo-hyun smiled and said. ¡°Is this enough to repay you for buying me a meal?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Hahaha, I¡¯ll go now. Have a good time.¡± ¡°Hey!¡± Yoo-hyun bent his waist and moved quickly. Park Seung-woo looked at Yoo-hyun¡¯s back and muttered. ¡°Prepared all night¡­¡± It was an effort he would never have done in the past. Park Seung-woo felt like he knew why Yoo-hyun was more sensible than others. His passion and thorough preparation for the work were the foundation. ¡°That guy.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s figure had already disappeared. But Park Seung-woo¡¯s head didn¡¯t turn for a long time. Yoo-hyun arrived at a housingplex in Ulsan and quickly took out his phone. ¡°I¡¯m here.¡± -Wait a minute! Thump thump thump. As soon as he called, he heard a thumping sound. Soon, the front door opened and Ha Jun-seok¡¯s face appeared in pajama pants and slippers. He looked quite free-spirited, seeing his hometown friend after a long time. Ha Jun-seok sounded really happy. ¡°You worked harding from far away.¡± ¡°Yeah. Did Ulsan have a ce like this?¡± ¡°Hahaha, I had a hard time finding it.¡± The six Hamsung factories around were either inside the factoryplex or next to the new city. Chapter 69: Chapter 69:
Chapter 69 Yoo-hyun had lived in Ulsan for a year, but he didn¡¯t even know that there was such an old housingplex. The transportation was inconvenient and he had to walk quite a bit to get to the hilltop. Was it worth the trouble to find such a ce? He asked that question and Ha Jun Seok quickly answered. ¡°It was my dream to live in a rooftop room. Huh? But why did you bring so much stuff?¡± ¡°It¡¯s yours.¡± ¡°Hey,e on.¡± Ha Jun Seok took the tissue and flower pot that Yoo-hyun brought and climbed up the stairs quickly. On the roof of the two-story house, there was a rooftop room. Under the dim light, there were clothes hanging on theundry line, a green-painted floor, and a cracked y-colored floor. It was exactly the kind of rooftop room scene that you would see in a drama. Ha Jun Seok leaned his body on a pole by the railing and said. ¡°How is it? Isn¡¯t the view amazing?¡± Amazing my ass. It was too dark to see anything. The only thing visible was the street lights scattered here and there. ¡°Whatever. Let¡¯s eat this.¡± ¡°Wow, what¡¯s with the pig¡¯s feet? Nice. Pig¡¯s feet go well with soju.¡± Yoo-hyun unpacked his luggage in the eight-pyeong rooftop room and came out to the floor wearing the training suit that Ha Jun Seok gave him. There were pig¡¯s feet that Yoo-hyun bought, dried snacks that were in Ha Jun Seok¡¯s house, and soju and beer. On top of that, there was a song ying from a small speaker that he picked up somewhere. Ha Jun Seok chattered excitedly. ¡°Isn¡¯t the atmosphere great? Hehe.¡± ¡°Oh my, you¡¯re awesome.¡± ¡°I have a good taste in music. You like it? Remember these guys. They¡¯re called Girls¡¯ Generation. They just debuted and they¡¯re really pretty.¡± ¡°What does being pretty have to do with music?¡± ¡°It matters, man. They¡¯re going to be a hit. Just watch.¡± Ha Jun Seok lifted his head confidently. He looked quite funny, but he had to admit that he had a good sense of music. Yoo-hyun chuckled and poured alcohol into an empty soju ss. Drinking on the rooftop was quite atmospheric. With delicious snacks and mood added, the two men clinked their paper cups and drank. ¡°Ahh, this is so good. Don¡¯t you think?¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s nice.¡± Ha Jun Seok had never lived in another region from the time he was born until he graduated from college. As he said, he always lived with his parents. ¡°Somebody said to me. Everyone else is going up to get a job, but you¡¯re going down. It¡¯s true, though. There are constructionpanies in our area, too.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± He didn¡¯t choose Ulsan because there was a particrly goodpany there. He just wanted to go to a different region, and there was apany that matched his level in Ulsan. ¡°Haha, isn¡¯t that funny?¡± ¡°What¡¯s so funny? You look good, what.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯m serious. Come on, have a drink.¡± But now it was different. He realized that a life that only chased money or sess wasn¡¯t necessarily desirable. Maybe it was better to live like him, enjoying the present. In a cheerful atmosphere, Yoo-hyun and Ha Jun Seok talked about various things. How their work life was, how their daily life was, how their family situation was, and so on. ¡°Is Jae Hee doing well?¡± ¡°Why? Are you interested?¡± ¡°Puhahaha, can¡¯t I ask? I¡¯m just saying. Just¡­ Ouch, it¡¯s annoying. The alcohol is getting to me.¡± Ha Jun Seok seemed embarrassed for some reason andy down on the floor. Yoo-hyun alsoughed and pushed aside the empty soju bottles andy down with him. Whooosh. The wind blowing in made the background sound instead of the turned-off speaker. It felt good to just lie still. They were looking at the night sky where the stars were not even visible when Ha Jun Seok opened his mouth. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Did he drink too much and get drunk? It was an awkward atmosphere, so Yoo-hyun casually spat out a word. ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°No, just¡­¡± ¡°Spit it out. I won¡¯t hit you.¡± Yoo-hyun tilted his head. His friend¡¯s voice trailed off as if he was really serious about what he was going to say. Come to think of it, this was the first time they drank together. ¡°Haha, I really wanted to do this. You know. It¡¯s my first time living alone.¡± ¡°I know. You stayed in your hometown until college.¡± ¡°So someone said to me. Everyone else is going up to get a job, but you¡¯re going down. It¡¯s true, though. There are constructionpanies in our area, too.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± He didn¡¯t choose Ulsan because there was a particrly goodpany there. He just wanted to go to a different region, and there was apany that matched his level in Ulsan. ¡°Haha, isn¡¯t that funny?¡± ¡°What¡¯s so funny? You look good, what.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯m serious. Come on, have a drink.¡± But now it was different. He realized that a life that only chased money or sess wasn¡¯t necessarily desirable. Maybe it was better to live like him, enjoying the present. In a cheerful atmosphere, Yoo-hyun and Ha Jun Seok talked about various things. How their work life was, how their daily life was, how their family situation was, and so on. ¡°Remember that time? When we were in elementary school, no, it was national school. Hahaha.¡± ¡°What about that time?¡± Yoo-hyun waited for Ha Jun Seok¡¯s words that hesitated. The vibration of the wooden floor from the back of his head seemed to show his friend¡¯s feelings. ¡°That time you lost your ck motor. Actually, I took it.¡± ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± ¡°Kekeke, I knew you wouldn¡¯t remember. We were in sixth grade, right? Mini cars were popr then. We always raced after school.¡± ¡°Did we?¡± Ha Jun Seok looked at the sky as Yoo-hyun tilted his head. ¡°We did. Wepeted to see whose motor was better.¡± ¡°That¡¯s childish.¡± ¡°It was very serious then. But then you bought an expensive ck motor one day. I was so jealous of that.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes. He really had no idea what he was talking about. It was natural that he didn¡¯t remember something that happened 23 years ago. Even if he did remember, it wouldn¡¯t make any difference. It wasn¡¯t a special event or anything. How important could a mini car be? But it seemed that it wasn¡¯t like that for Ha Jun Seok. ¡°So I wanted to borrow it for a while, you know? But somehow I ended up taking it home without taking it out of my pocket.¡± ¡°Kid.¡± ¡°I wanted to tell you sooner, but I couldn¡¯t. I couldn¡¯t return it or use it and I left it on my desk for 10 years.¡± It was amazing. It was a strange feeling to hear someone tell him a story from his forgotten past. Maybe he felt that way because it was something that definitely happened, even though he didn¡¯t remember it. Yoo-hyun asked. ¡°Did I cry when I lost it?¡± ¡°No way. You didn¡¯t say anything. You acted like you never lost it. Maybe you knew. You were that kind of guy.¡± ¡°¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun fell silent, Ha Jun Seok¡¯s voice rose again. ¡°Hahaha, do you remember? We stole an adult video?¡± ¡°You did that too?¡± ¡°Kukuku, you really don¡¯t remember, do you? I still remember it vividly. How nervous I was back then. My heart was pounding so hard.¡± ¡°You were like a thief.¡± Yoo-hyun said with a poke, and Soja Ha Jun Seok red at him. ¡°No, I wasn¡¯t. I returned it after watching it, didn¡¯t I?¡± ¡°Well, that was nice of you.¡± ¡°I still can¡¯t believe it when I think about it. Who would have thought to steal a video and then go back and put it in the case again?¡± ¡°Haha.¡± It was a funny situation, now that he thought about it. Why did he do that? Ha Jun Seok gave him the answer. ¡°Actually, it was me who suggested stealing it. I was so nervous the whole time I watched the movie. I felt like the video store owner woulde running any minute.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. I was very anxious even after the movie ended. But then you went to return it by yourself.¡± Yoo-hyun eximed at the faint memory that came to him. ¡°Ah¡­¡± ¡°It must have been because of me. I was too scared. I was really grateful to you then.¡± ¡°You¡¯re grateful for everything.¡± ¡°Kuhaha, right? Anyway, yeah. Ah¡­ It feels good. To say what I wanted to say.¡± Yoo-hyun turned his head slightly and looked at him. Ha Jun Seok was still looking at the sky. He couldn¡¯t see him clearly in the dark, but he somehow knew what kind of expression he was making. He must be making that characteristic nose wrinkle that he always did when he said something awkward. Speaking of which, the rooftop room and the past stories. It was a good time. After that, Ha Jun Seok kept telling Yoo-hyun stories from their childhood that he didn¡¯t remember at all. His voice made the ck ink in his head gradually fade away. ¡°Do you remember when you got angry at Lee Yong Oh for stealing your side dish and we got beaten up badly?¡± ¡°Kukuku, I remember that. It was so unfair.¡± ¡°But do you remember when you secretly threw a ball at the back of his head and hit him? I thought you would be a pitcherter. Kukuku.¡± ¡°Puhahaha, did you?¡± Yoo-hyunughed out loud and Ha Jun Seok snickered. ¡°Do you remember when you held out until the end when we got beaten up by the student leader? You got hit until your butt burst. I got hit because of you too.¡± ¡°Ah¡­ Kuku. Sorry.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± Ha Jun Seok waved his hand. Yoo-hyun slowly faced his younger self. He was timid and stubborn. He was fragile, sensitive, and shy. And he always had friends by his side. ¡°Ah¡­ It¡¯s so good.¡± ¡°The rooftop room is the best, right?¡± ¡°Seriously. It¡¯s amazing.¡± Maybe he had been trying to restore his broken friendship all this time. He enjoyed being with them, but there was a 20-year gap in their experiences. He tried harder to be nice to them because he felt sorry for the past, and he tried harder to fit in with them to please them. He made phone calls that he didn¡¯t want to make, and he took the initiative to help them with their jobs. He thought that by doing so, he would gradually get closer and be true friends. ¡®That wasn¡¯t it.¡¯ They had different interests, different ces they belonged to, and different ces they lived in now, but they shared old memories. They grew up together through their immature childhood. No matter what they looked like now, the past didn¡¯t change, and the time they spent with their friends couldn¡¯t have changed either. He didn¡¯t know that and built a wall and kept a distance by himself. Swish. He turned his head and saw Ha Jun Seok¡¯s profile. Not the wrinkled face of a 40-year-old, but the short-haired face of his childhood oveid on his face. It was the face of his friend that was in the eyes of young Yoo-hyun, who thought he had forgotten. As if his appearance felt different, he also felt that the distance that was not visible was suddenly pulled closer. Then Ha Jun Seok turned his head. ¡°Ahem.¡± He met his eyes and coughed awkwardly as if he was embarrassed. He got up from his seat. ¡°Do you want to sober up?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not drunk.¡± You¡¯re not drunk. Your face is red. ¡°Then have a drink with me.¡± ¡°Cool.¡± The sses were filled, and the conversation continued with memories as a side dish. Yoo-hyun felt thankful for the long night. The next day. Park Seung Woo, the assistant manager he met in the morning, looked like he had lost his soul. He said he was going to drink with his ssmates in Ulsan, and he must have really drank a lot. His eyes were still red even though it was morning. Of course, Yoo-hyun wasn¡¯t in a good condition either. Park Seung Woo looked at him with pity and asked. ¡°Why do you look like that?¡± ¡°I drank too much because I met an old friend. Ugh, my head.¡± He wasn¡¯t pretending. He was so absorbed in the conversation with Ha Jun Seok yesterday that he drank without thinking. He usually didn¡¯t skip running in the morning. But today, he was too busy getting up anding to work. ¡°Kuku, you¡¯re more human-like now. I have a headache too. We have some time left, do you want to go to a sauna?¡± ¡°Is that okay?¡± ¡°We have some time left, what¡¯s wrong with that? We¡¯re on a business trip, we should have some freedom.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Park Seung Woo, who was already a few steps ahead, turned around and gestured to him. ¡°What are you doing? Come on.¡± Well, yeah, what¡¯s wrong with that? He was right, there were days like this. Yoo-hyun smiled wryly and answered. ¡°Yes. I¡¯ming.¡± After finishing the sauna and having bean sprout soup for hangover cure, Park Seung Woo nced at Yoo-hyun. He seemed to have something to say, but he kept looking around. Yoo-hyun asked. ¡°Assistant manager, are you okay?¡± ¡°Yeah, sure. I¡¯m fine. Hahaha. Should we get up?¡± Heughed awkwardly like that, making it more weird. ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll pay for this.¡± ¡°No, no. I¡¯ll pay for it. Um, I have to pay for it.¡± He waved his hand too much and said that. ¡°Sigh.¡± Yoo-hyun let out a small sigh as he watched Park Seung Woo go to the cashier. He thought he knew why he was acting like this. Chapter 70: Chapter 70:
Chapter 70 He still vividly remembered the expression on his face when he opened his mouth wide in the sauna. -You, you¡­ -Ah, my body? I¡¯ve been working outtely. -Huh? Oh, oh¡­ I see. He looked away at the distant mountains after scanning Yoo-hyun¡¯s body up and down. He also sighed from time to time. He even avoided eye contact when he spoke. It felt like he was seeing him right after the incident with the delinquent. Even Yoo-hyun could tell that his body was much better than before. He ran in the morning and worked out at the gym in the evening, training his body. He also ate well, so he had a high muscle masspared to his body fat. He wasn¡¯t a pro, but his muscles were quite visible. It was no wonder that Park Seungwoo, who only saw pot-bellied office workers, was surprised. Park Seungwoo came out of the restaurant and sat on a bench, smoking a cigarette while Yoo-hyun went to buy a drink. ¡°Phew¡­¡± There were definitely things in the world that couldn¡¯t be done by effort alone. The feeling of defeat when facing such reality was not easy to shake off. The body could be made by exercise. ¡®But¡­¡¯ Park Seungwoo sighed deeply as he recalled Yoo-hyun¡¯s body in the sauna. ¡°Ha.¡± 11 a.m. Yoo-hyun entered the 3rd factory, which was connected to the 2nd factory, with Park Seungwoo. It was to check the development event line for HPDA3. At the entrance, Son Minhan, the deputy of the process team, was waiting for them. He was also Park Seungwoo¡¯s colleague and said with a smirk. ¡°What are you doing here in a suit?¡± ¡°Just curious.¡± Park Seungwoo came to the line because of Yoo-hyun. Son Minhan, who was introducing the line, asked him. ¡°You must have been in a lot of trouble. Are you okay?¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s all settled. But how is it? Do you think it will pass the event?¡± ¡°Well. There are a lot of problems here and there. Maybe, what¡¯s reported is only a fraction?¡± ¡°Hmm, I see.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head and walked beside Park Seungwoo, looking around. Dozens of modrized panels moved on the conveyor belt. People in work clothes inspected the panels with screens and checked for defects. Elsewhere, panels that filled one wall flickered red, blue, and green screens in turn. ¡®It¡¯s been a while.¡¯ He saw the scene that he had asionally seen when he was dispatched in the past. His blurry memories came back to him bit by bit. -What¡¯s the point of wearing a suit if you don¡¯t go to the line? You have to follow our team rules when youe here. The team leader had made him do a lot of things when he was dispatched. He soldered, experimented, searched for parts, and worked on modules. He was a scapegoat when curses flew, but he learned a lot thanks to that. He realized that sitting at a desk and fighting with numbers was different from being on site. Looking back, it was a good experience. It helped him achieve great results, and he couldn¡¯t deny that it was very helpful for his career. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Yoo-hyun came back to reality at Park Seungwoo¡¯s question. ¡°Oh, I¡¯m just curious.¡± ¡°Haha, it¡¯s understandable to be curious when you see the line for the first time. Do you want to see more?¡± ¡°No. I think it¡¯s okay to go.¡± ¡°Will it help you prepare for the seminar? You can¡¯t take pictures of the site, so I¡¯ll get some for youter.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun answered dryly. He said goodbye to Son Minhan and left the line. Yoo-hyun came out of thepany and nced at the gray car parked on the roadside. It was amon car that could be seen anywhere. Except for the trays stacked on the trunk with panels in them. Vroom. He heard the sound of the engine starting. The two men in the driver¡¯s seat and the passenger seat had already buckled their seat belts. ¡®What? Are they going to leave like that?¡¯ They seemed oblivious. If they drove like that, the trays would spill and broken panels would scatter on the street. Yoo-hyun was not so cruel as to leave someone¡¯s mistake alone just because he didn¡¯t know them. In a split second, he ran forward and knocked on the closed window. ¡°Excuse me.¡± The window opened and a man¡¯s face appeared. ¡°Yes? What is it?¡± Yoo-hyun flinched for a moment. It was because he was someone who was etched in his memory. His face was the same even after time had passed. He must have been old-eyed from the start. ¡°Uh, there are trays on your trunk.¡± The man looked back through the rearview mirror at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and yelled at the driver¡¯s seat. ¡°Hey! Kim Seondong, you crazy bastard. Why didn¡¯t you put the trays in?¡± ¡°Oops! I¡¯m sorry, sir. I¡¯ll do it right away.¡± ng. Kim Seondong, who was in the driver¡¯s seat, ran to the trunk and the man in the passenger seat got out of the car and opened the door. He shouted at Kim Seondong, who was trying to open the trunk door in a hurry. ¡°Get a grip, man! You¡¯ll spill them!¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Kim Seondong was flustered. The man then politely greeted Yoo-hyun. ¡°Haah¡­ Ah, I¡¯m sorry. And thank you very much.¡± ¡°No, I just saw it passing by.¡± ¡°You almost caused a big ident. Thank you¡­¡± Bang! ¡°Hey! You bastard! Don¡¯t close it so hard, you¡¯ll break the panels!¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± A man who was angry, and another man who was cowering in front of him. The two men ovepped with Yoo-hyun¡¯s memory. They were exactly the same as before. After the gray car passed by, Park Seungwoo clicked his tongue. ¡°Geez, no wonder they get scolded.¡± ¡°Do you know them?¡± ¡°Of course. They¡¯re from the 4th Product Team. I worked with them brieflyst time. Geez, thinking about how hard it was then¡­¡± ¡°They¡¯re not very good?¡± ¡°They seem to have some skills, but they need to listen to orders. Even their supervisor can¡¯t control them there.¡± That makes sense. That team itself was not ordinary. ¡°They look like troublemakers, don¡¯t they?¡± ¡°Hahaha, you should try working with them.¡± He still had a long way to go before his dispatch, but he had a feeling that he might meet them sooner. No, he had to make it happen. When he arrived home from his business trip, it was already dark night. Yoo-hyun put down hisptop bag and took off his jacket, hanging it on a hanger. He was about to tidy up the rest of his clothes when his phone vibrated. Beep. -Are you home? Good job. Sleep well and see you tomorrow. Yoo-hyun smiled at Park Seungwoo¡¯s text. He immediately opened the notebook on his desk. There were the short-term ns for the next three months that he had nned, listed by items. What would Park Seungwoo¡¯s expression be like when all these items were filled with circles? What kind of reaction would he show when he achieved what he had worked for? Yoo-hyun was genuinely curious. Saturday afternoon. Yoo-hyun stopped by the gym at the director¡¯s request. He wanted to loosen up his body since he hadn¡¯t been able to exercisetely due to frequent dinners and business trips. But he never dreamed that his opponent would be Kim Taesoo, a pro. ¡°I don¡¯t think I¡¯m ready for your level yet.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. Just think of it as warming up and try it once.¡± Just warming up? Yoo-hyun looked at Kim Taesoo, who was facing him on the ring. His body shuddered at the fierce aura. He shed back to the scene where he knocked out his opponent in the first round of his pro debut match. The serious look in his eyes now was no less than that of then. He wasn¡¯t joking around on the ring right now. ¡°You can stop whenever you want. I just have something to test, that¡¯s all.¡± ¡°Do I help you?¡± ¡°Yes. Taesoo needs your help right now.¡± ¡°¡­¡± At the director¡¯s words, Yoo-hyun tapped his gloved hands lightly. The feeling at the end of his fist was not bad. Regardless of the oue, Yoo-hyun wanted to confirm it. How much he had grownpared to when he first came to the gym. As he made up his mind, his nervousness subsided as if it were a lie. Thump. Thump. His heart was beating calmly. The spirit of challenge that had been dormant in Yoo-hyun¡¯s body stimted him. ¡®Yes. Let¡¯s do this!¡¯ Yoo-hyun decided and said with a glint in his eyes. ¡°Director, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Kid, you¡¯re fearless. Alright. Let¡¯s do this.¡± The director nodded and stepped out of the ring. Ding. The bell rang and the practice match began. The director watched their movements from outside the ring. Yoo-hyun¡¯s skills had improved a lot recently, but he was only half-baked. He hadn¡¯t taught him how to kick properly yet. There was no way he couldpete with Kim Taesoo at that level. But there was a reason why the director called Yoo-hyun in a hurry. Swoosh! Suddenly, Kim Taesoo¡¯s long arm flew at Yoo-hyun. Hisbination of punches and kicks hit Yoo-hyun. But Yoo-hyun dodged them all. ¡°Huh, wow. I¡¯m amazed every time I see it.¡± The director eximed as he saw it. Yoo-hyun¡¯s style was exactly like Kim Taesoo¡¯s next opponent. The opponent, who came from an outboxer background, was good at fast reaction and distance control. He used his feet to circle the ring and manage the match, just like Yoo-hyun now. It was perfect for draining Kim Taesoo¡¯s stamina, who had arge build. But Kim Taesoo had a countermeasure for that. Swoosh! You can¡¯t avoid it forever. He cornered Yoo-hyun and threw a flurry of punches. Yoo-hyun blocked the unavoidable fists with his guard, but he soon reached his limit. As if to prove it, Yoo-hyun¡¯s guard was gradually lowering. Swoosh! Yoo-hyun tilted his head back in an instant, predicting Kim Taesoo¡¯s movement that he saw for a moment. The fist that grazed his nose created a fierce wind. It was thrilling, but he felt more excitement than fear. ¡®I can see it.¡¯ He could see it more clearly than before. He could now dodge his body by just the right distance. Punches and kicks. He had countlessbinations of patterns in his head. Of course, knowing them didn¡¯t mean he could win. He had to hit at least once, but if he moved rashly, he would fall into Kim Taesoo¡¯s trap. He couldn¡¯t win. But he could definitely hit him once. For that, Yoo-hyun set a trap. Thud! ¡°Ugh.¡± Kim Taesoo¡¯s favorite right hook grazed Yoo-hyun¡¯s guard. It was a strong fist that hurt even when it grazed. But Yoo-hyun endured it and deliberately made a gap. Like a snake twisting its tail and waiting for its prey, he lowered his guard little by little. So that Kim Taesoo could misunderstand. Thud thud thud thud thwack! Kim Taesoo, who had cornered Yoo-hyun, threw anotherbination. Then Yoo-hyun¡¯s left hand came down further. ¡®Got him!¡¯ It was when Yoo-hyun¡¯s chin was exposed above his guard. Kim Taesoo faked to the left and threw a right hook. He eased up a bit because he shouldn¡¯t hit too hard even on the headgear. At that moment, Yoo-hyun¡¯s figure disappeared like an afterimage. ¡®What?¡¯ Thud! And the strange sound in his ear. It was the moment when Yoo-hyun¡¯s left hit his face precisely. Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Trantor: MarcTempest
Chapter 71 As he tried to regain his senses, the bell rang. Ding. At the same time, he heard the voice of the gym manager. ¡°That¡¯s it, stop!¡± ¡°Manager, I can do more.¡± ¡°I know. You didn¡¯t take much damage, Tae-su.¡± ¡°Then¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s enough. You already found out what you need to prepare for.¡± The gym manager climbed onto the ring andforted Kim Tae-su, then asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun, did you set a trap on purpose?¡± ¡°That was the only thing I could do, since I could onlynd one hit.¡± ¡°How did youe up with such a n as a beginner?¡± The gym manager chuckled sarcastically, and Yoo-hyun smiled. Did he think a beginner couldn¡¯t set a trap? That was because he didn¡¯t know about Yoo-hyun¡¯s corporate life. In fact,pared to his work at thepany, this was nothing more than a simple trap design. It was because he only had one opponent. But it was different at thepany. He had to consider the causal rtionships of many people and draw a big picture. He also had to respond quickly to changing situations. That way, he could move people like chess pieces and make them fall into the traps he designed. ¡®Just like the trap that Shin Chan-yong will fall into soon.¡¯ Yoo-hyun felt a thrill at the thought of Shin Chan-yong¡¯s gloomy face that he would see soon. He was more excited than the feeling of his fist hitting his opponent. He got off the ring and Kim Tae-su offered him a drink. Then they sat down on the floor and talked. ¡°Thank you, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°I should thank you more. I learned a lot from you, hyung.¡± ¡°No, I learned more from you.¡± ¡°Did you hold back at the end?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°If you didn¡¯t do that, I wouldn¡¯t have been able tond my punch. You were faster than I expected.¡± Kim Tae-suughed when he heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun also smiled happily from across him. Another week passed by quickly. In the meantime, Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo went on a business trip to Ulsan alone. It was toe up with a solution for the development event issue that followed thest meeting. He chose the most suitable ones from each team¡¯s proposals and made them into a final n. The n was much more reasonable than before. Thanks to the distribution of responsibilities among teams, Park Seung-woo¡¯s workload also decreased significantly. This seemed to be enough to handle this event issue without much trouble. But Park Seung-woo¡¯s expression was not very bright when he came out of reporting the results to Executive Director Jo Chan-young. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Why? I¡¯m fine.¡± Did someone who was fine have wrinkles on their forehead even when they were still? And what was with his ring nostrils? ¡°What did your boss say?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go. The cigarettes are calling me.¡± When Yoo-hyun asked, Park Seung-woo shook his head and gestured toward the hallway. Park Seung-woo went down to the outdoor smoking area on the first floor and told Yoo-hyun what had happened in his boss¡¯s office. ¡°Team Leader Hwe said something on the phone.¡± ¡°And then?¡± ¡°What do you think Director Jo said?¡± ¡°What did he say?¡± ¡°He scolded me for being so ipetent in handling things. And Team Leader Hwe just ignored me and sat there.¡± Yoo-hyun calmly echoed Park Seung-woo¡¯s angry voice. ¡°Really? Didn¡¯t he say it was a good result?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It would be fine if we just fixed it like that.¡± ¡°Right.¡± ¡°But he didn¡¯t like the process. He asked why I made other teams hear harsh words. I don¡¯t know whose side he¡¯s on.¡± ¡°That¡¯s too bad. I don¡¯t know what he¡¯s doing either.¡± He said that, but Yoo-hyun had a smile on his lips. It was because the chess pieces were moving as he nned. Park Seung-woo didn¡¯t notice Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes sparkling and spat out saliva. ¡°Hey, do you know? He asked another team about the progress instead of me, who is right next to him.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. You know Son Min-han from Process Team, right? The one you sawst time. His senior in charge of another part asked me about it. He said it was Shin Chan-yong¡¯s request.¡± ¡°Oh. Really?¡± Park Seung-woo didn¡¯t notice Yoo-hyun¡¯s surprise and snorted. ¡°He must have used Channel Phone 2 as an excuse to pressure him. He¡¯s his loyal follower. But still, why did he ask another team instead of me, who is right next to him?¡± ¡°That¡¯s strange.¡± ¡°Anyway, he¡¯s an inscrutable person.¡± Park Seung-woo shook his head as if he couldn¡¯t understand. It was better not to know. If Park Seung-woo knew Shin Chan-yong¡¯s dark intentions, he might have copsed clutching his neck. Yoo-hyunbined Park Seung-woo¡¯s words and drew a rough picture of the situation in his head. Executive Director Jo Chan-young had a purpose for scolding Park Seung-woo. He wanted to make him hand over the project to Shin Chan-yong. It was exactly what Yoo-hyun wanted. Park Seung-woo, who didn¡¯t know that, blew out cigarette smoke into the air and continued. ¡°This project is really not going well. I wish they would take it sooner. I want to prepare for the contest.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you think it will happen soon, as you said?¡± ¡°Nah, it won¡¯t be easy. There are so many problems involved.¡± ¡°Really?¡± When Yoo-hyun asked, Park Seung-woo shook his head. ¡°Yeah. Oh, you shouldn¡¯t learn this from me. A newbie should just think that work is the best thing and do their best. You canin after you have some time.¡± ¡°Yes. I will keep your words in mind.¡± ¡°Kid. You have a good attitude. Hahaha.¡± Yoo-hyun pretended to be nervous and Park Seung-wooughed heartily. He had already forgotten the stress he had received in his boss¡¯s office. At that moment. In the mobile sales marketing office. ¡°Yes, sir. Did you call me?¡± ¡°Heh, yes. Have a seat.¡± Director Jo Chan-young gestured to Shin Chan-yong, who opened the door and greeted him politely. He smiled, but his face was full of worries. ¡°Do you know why I called you?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°I wanted to ask if you thought about what I suggestedst time.¡± Shin Chan-yong wanted to pretend he didn¡¯t know, but he couldn¡¯t. It was because he had answered that he would think about Director Jo¡¯s proposal before. He wanted to decline politely. ¡°Taking care of the PDA panel as well is too much for my current workload.¡± ¡°I understand that.¡± ¡°Yes. I think it would be better to use the PDA panel event after it ispleted, if we are using Channel Phone 2 as a backup.¡± ¡°Hmm, I see. I see. But looking at the development team¡¯s reaction, it seems like Park Seung-woo is not doing his job properly.¡± But Director Jo didn¡¯t argue with him as expected. Instead, he turned the conversation to Park Seung-woo. ¡°I see.¡± ¡°I think you would have done a better job if you were in charge.¡± ¡°No, sir.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be so humble. You can¡¯t use someone who is too humble. Heh heh.¡± Director Jo casually offered him a carrot without changing his expression. ¡°We have an opening for an overseas MBA TO in our department.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I want to rmend someone, but I need a good reason. For example, sessfullypleting the PDA project, which is our department¡¯s key task.¡± Shin Chan-yong tried to stay calm, but he couldn¡¯t hide his trembling eyes. The rice cake he had always wanted was right in front of him. ¡°It¡¯s also the time for personnel evaluation. Well, if Park Seung-woo does well, he might catch two rabbits at once.¡± ¡°¡­I¡¯ll think about it some more.¡± ¡°Okay. I hope you don¡¯t take too long. There¡¯s not much time left.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go in a good direction. Heh heh heh.¡± A good direction? From Shin Chan-yong¡¯s perspective, choosing Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s line was the best direction. Director Jo¡¯s position was no different from a broken kite. It was soon to be Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s world. But the carrot in front of him was too tempting. It was different if it was an MBA. He would choose the immediate benefit over the one yearter if he had to choose. Who knew what would happen two yearster after finishing the MBA? Shin Chan-yong had no choice but to hesitate. The atmosphere was slowly changing. He could tell from Executive Director Jo¡¯s eyes that passed by Yoo-hyun. And from the casual questions that Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan threw at him. And from Shin Chan-yong¡¯s look around as if nothing happened, he could sense the flow of change. Executive Director Jo had already made up his mind. That¡¯s why Shin Chan-yong was hesitating. He was wondering if he should take on such a risky project. If he had to decide right away, he would rather refuse it ording to Shin Chan-yong¡¯s style. He didn¡¯t want to take any risks. Making him choose differently. That was what Yoo-hyun was trying to do now. Park Seung-woo nced at Yoo-hyun¡¯s monitor and said. ¡°What are you working so hard on? Don¡¯t worry about it and just do it roughly. No one passes on the first try.¡± There was Yoo-hyun¡¯s seminar presentation material on the screen. Yoo-hyun shook his head. ¡°I have to work hard not to cause trouble.¡± ¡°Trouble? You¡¯re already doing more than enough. Haha. Anyway, I got it. I have something to do today, so I¡¯ll go first.¡± Park Seung-woo patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s back and got up from his seat. The clock pointed at 6 p.m. ¡°He must be stressed about the seminar. He didn¡¯t even eat dinner.¡± ¡°How can he be in the mood to eat? There are only a few days left.¡± Assistant Manager Hwang Dong-sik and Assistant Manager Kim Young-gil from Part 2 left Yoo-hyun behind and went out for dinner while chatting with each other. Others who passed by Yoo-hyun also left a word or two. Soon, the office became quiet. Tap. Tap tap tap. Only Yoo-hyun¡¯s keyboard sound filled the silent office. How much time had passed? When Yoo-hyun looked out the window after taking his hands off the keyboard, it was already dark outside. Starting his corporate life again. He thought it was basic to stick to his quitting time, but he couldn¡¯t help it this time. He had a lot to prepare. No matter how high his insight was and how clearly he knew the direction he had to go, making a seminar material was a different matter. It was not a ce to show off how much he knew, but to show how much he prepared. Even so, he had no reason to volunteer. He just needed to achieve his goal that he had in mind for this seminar. -You can pass the seminar easily if you use people¡¯s psychology, right? Let¡¯s get rid of that quickly. You have other things to do. That was what Kim Hyun-min, who was into psychology, said. It was a statement with a weak causal rtionship, but it was true that he had to pass the seminar this time. If not, he would have to prepare for the seminar for a month. ¡®I can¡¯t do that.¡¯ Yoo-hyun had no intention of doing that. He looked over the material he had organized so far. It was close to 100 pages. Park Seung-woo would have been shocked if he saw this. He would have asked why he made such a long material that he couldn¡¯t even finish half of it in two hours without stopping. But it was necessary for achieving his goal. He was getting closer to finishing it. Chapter 72: Chapter 72:
Chapter 72 The next day. Manager Shin Chan-yong pressed his temples with his thumb and index finger as he scanned the development progress report on the monitor. It listed various problems that urred during the PDA panel event. They were not at the level that could be fixed by the development team. ¡°It¡¯s obvious that it won¡¯t work¡­¡± But he couldn¡¯t help but worry. The magic word ¡®if¡¯ was holding him back. Then,ughter erupted from the other side of the partition. ¡°Hahaha. Hey, did you do as much as Yoo-hyun? Is that why you passed the seminar in three tries?¡± ¡°No, I didn¡¯t. I just chose the wrong topic and got rejected.¡± ¡°So you tried to screw your junior by giving him a weird topic? What is PDA, PDA?¡± ¡°That¡¯s because he insisted on doing it until the end.¡± He looked up and saw Manager Kim Hyun-min and Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo. They were people who only knew how tough and chat, but couldn¡¯t do any work. ¡°Anyway, give it a try. No matter how bad you are, you can¡¯t be worse than your mentor, right?¡± ¡°Assistant Manager!¡± As Manager Shin Chan-yong sneered, the neer¡¯s eyes moved between them. ¡®Han Yoo-hyun.¡¯ Their eyes met and he smiled faintly. Then he turned his head away as if he wasn¡¯t interested. Soon after, his voice was heard. ¡°Yes, Assistant Manager. I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Squirm. For a moment, Manager Shin Chan-yong¡¯s forehead veins popped up. -I¡¯ll do my best not to regret it. He remembered the arrogant look of the neer who refused his offer. ¡°You¡¯ll do your best?¡± Yeah. Go ahead and try. I¡¯ll show you how worthless your preparations are. Manager Shin Chan-yong¡¯s lips twisted. Finally, Yoo-hyun¡¯s seminar presentation day arrived. Yoo-hyun wasing out of the cafeteria on the basement floor of Hanseong Tower with his assistant Lee Ae-rin. ¡°I could have bought these myself¡­ You don¡¯t have to help me like this.¡± ¡°You have a lot of stuff. You¡¯re doing this for me, so I have to help you.¡± The seminar was for the team members. Of course, anyone in charge could attend. Maybe that¡¯s why Lee Ae-rin personally reserved the conference room and prepared snacks. But the amount was a bit excessive. Anyone would think it was a VIP meeting. Yoo-hyun felt a bit sorry and thanked her politely. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Hoho, don¡¯t mention it. It¡¯s thanks to Director Sang-moo.¡± No way, that would be. He would never schedule another meeting when he knew there was a seminar. Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders as if he didn¡¯t care and Lee Ae-rin smiled and changed the subject. ¡°Oh, are you nervous? Everyone was so nervous on their first seminar. And you¡¯re the first one among the neers.¡± ¡°I¡¯m nervous.¡± ¡°I heard you prepared a lot. You asked a lot of seniors and worked overtime.¡± ¡°Where did you hear that?¡± ¡°I have good ears. Hohoho.¡± He wondered how she knew, but it meant that his intention was conveyed. The most important point of this seminar was to show his efforts. Lee Ae-rin covered her mouth with her hand andughed, then continued. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. You¡¯ll pass.¡± ¡°Yes. I have to.¡± ¡°And about the seminar¡­¡± ¡°Yes?¡± ¡°Really? And¡­¡± She exined to him how to do well in the seminar. It was quite detailed for something she heard from someone else. He already knew enough, but he appreciated her kindness and listened carefully. Soon, Yoo-hyun arrived in front of the conference room and said goodbye to Lee Ae-rin. ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll pay you backter.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it. Just let me know if you need anything.¡± ¡°Thank you again.¡± Was she really so prickly and haughty? She was so nice that he doubted his past memory. Lee Ae-rin smiled brightly and held out her fist in front of him. ¡°Good luck. Do well in the seminar. Aja! Aja!¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Looking at her, Yoo-hyun thought. A lot has changed. Not just Lee Ae-rin. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo came early to the conference room even though he was busy and cheered for Yoo-hyun. ¡°If you¡¯re nervous, look at my mouth. I¡¯ll point out the key points for you. Haha.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee shrugged her shoulders as if it was obvious and gave him strength. ¡°Just do what you¡¯ve been doing. That¡¯s enough.¡± ¡°Manager, thank you. I¡¯ll be confident.¡± After the 3rd part members said a word and left, Kim Eun-young, from the next part, also gave him apliment. ¡°You¡¯re in front, so you look great. It¡¯ll go well. Cheer up.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± Beep. -Fighting. Do well. Kwon Se-jung, who couldn¡¯te out in front of the senior employees, sent him a text message. He looked up and saw him sitting at the edge of the conference room, raising both fists to his chest. He knew. It was just a courtesy. It wouldn¡¯t make the result better just because they cared for him. But strangely enough, it gave him strength. ¡®Do I really want to do well?¡¯ Yoo-hyun chuckled. A presentation thatsted for an hour under the name of a neer seminar. How could he do well in this? He had to surprise, interest, or impress the listeners. To do that, he needed a fresh topic. Or he had to cover a narrow range of content. That way, he could get away with not knowing some parts. But Yoo-hyun chose a verymon topic and covered a wide range. -PDA Trends and Future. Before the seminar presentation began, Assistant Manager Kim Young-gil shook his head as he looked at the title on the screen. He then asked Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo next to him. ¡°Don¡¯t you think this seminar will be hard¡­ PDA is toomon, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°That¡¯s why Manager Kim keeps nagging him.¡± ¡°Then why did he let him do it?¡± ¡°I want to do the project that you are in charge of. They say it¡¯s good to ask questions and analyze.¡± ¡°You should have focused on the panel then.¡± As Kim Young-gil said that, Park Seung-woo replied with a dark face. ¡°I think so too. But he said it¡¯s okay.¡± Park Seung-woo must have been worried. It was good to take over the project that his mentor was doing, but it would have been better to focus on the detailed specs of the HPDA3 panel. Kim Young-gil bit his tongue after hearing the exnation. ¡°Or you could have chosen a different topic. Why not somethingmon? OLED or hologram. Or the types of touch technology.¡± ¡°I tried to say that too, but he just wanted to do it.¡± ¡°He¡¯s really stubborn.¡± Park Seung-woo said as if he had given up. ¡°He looks innocent, but he never gives up his stubbornness. If it doesn¡¯t go well this time, he¡¯ll do it again.¡± ¡°Well, he seems to be preparing a lot. I can tell by the way he asks questions.¡± ¡°Really? He must have done that when I wasn¡¯t there.¡± ¡°You were so busy anyway. He asked a lot of other people too. He seemed to be working hard.¡± Working hard? Park Seung-woo thought of the data that Yoo-hyun had checked a while ago. It was neat, but there was nothing special. It looked likemon knowledge andcked depth. In other words, it was prone to be attacked. ¡°I know working hard doesn¡¯t mean it will go well. Look over there.¡± As Kim Young-gil pointed his chin, Park Seung-woo turned his head. There was Shin Chan-yong, the manager who was smiling wickedly. And the part-timers below him were not easy opponents either. The part one team led by Go Jae-yoon was also the same. There were some seniors who didn¡¯t like Yoo-hyun. There was no way a new employee could answer properly if they decided to question him. Park Seung-woo hesitated and then answered. ¡°I think it¡¯s hard too. But somehow I think he¡¯ll do well.¡± ¡°Then that¡¯s good.¡± The topic, the data, and the situation were all bad. But why wasn¡¯t he worried? Park Seung-woo didn¡¯t know the exact reason. It was just a feeling he had from watching him from the side. Click. The lights behind the conference room went off, and only the lights in front of the screen remained. Yoo-hyun¡¯s figure standing behind the podium on the left side of the screen came into view. He should have been nervous, but he was smiling instead. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun lowered the lights with a button in front of the podium and slowly turned his head. People were sitting at tables with drinks and snacks. The product nning team members were all there, and some other team members were also there. There were so many people in therge conference room that there was hardly any gap. He felt everyone¡¯s attention on him. When the presentation was over, they left their evaluations on the evaluation sheets on their tables. And based on those records, the seminar pass or fail was decided. Are you nervous? No way. If you¡¯re nervous here, you¡¯re really a new employee. Yoo-hyun took a breath and opened his speech with a simple introduction. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun from the product nning team who is in charge of today¡¯s presentation.¡± There was nothing special. He didn¡¯t try to stand out either. He just wanted to deliver what he had very inly, as it was. ¡°The topic of my presentation is PDA trends¡­¡± All the data was melted into pages with plenty of margins. And so the pages turned one by two. ¡°At some point, phone salespletely surpassedputer sales. What if aputer that fits in your handes out? How will this market change?¡± Click. Yoo-hyun pressed the button on the presenter he was holding. The screen that showed theparison graph of phone sales andputer sales changed. A sales forecast graph named ¡®Mobile Computer¡¯ appeared on top of it. It said that mobileputers would surpass the currentputer market in just three or four years. They had already seen how fast the phone market had grown in the field. They analyzed the trends ofpanies around the world with the word innovation in their mouths. They knew what Yoo-hyun was trying to say. Look at that. They¡¯re already bored as if they know everything. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t care and continued his speech. ¡°These are the conditions needed for mobileputers to enter the market.¡± Click. And on the screen, the development progress ofrge-capacity memory, mobile OS, and high-resolution touch panel was drawn. Since he had already imprinted PDA in their heads with the title, they naturally epted that mobileputer was PDA. The growing PDA market, the HP president¡¯s speech summary that he would open apletely new PDA market, and various celebrities¡¯ predictions of the future of PDA. All the content was focused on the sess of PDA. And naturally, the content led to HPDA3, which Park Seung-woo was in charge of. ¡°In 2008, which is expected to be the first year of PDA sess, HPDA3 finally appeared.¡± Click. The detailed specs and expected sales of HPDA3 came out. He especially emphasized that Hansung Electronics was selected as the main supplier of the LCD panel. ¡®The HPDA3 project is a hit!¡¯ That was the message Yoo-hyun wanted to imprint in their minds. Choi Min-hee, who was watching Yoo-hyun¡¯s presentation, thought with her chin resting on her hand. ¡®It¡¯s too nd¡­¡¯ She had been paying attention to Yoo-hyun. It wasn¡¯t just because he had helped her solve the Hyunil Automobile case easily. He didn¡¯t work with her, but he asionally showed some sense in his actions that made him look too sophisticated for a new employee. So she thought he would show something more even though it was amon topic. But the content was too generic and clich¨¦. Of course, he was doing well for a new employee. His voice tone was good and his word choice was not bad. But if he wanted to pass the seminar perfectly, he should have used a different method. Instead of relying on words, he should have shown data and evidence. Chapter 73: Chapter 73:
Chapter 73 As he turned his head, he saw that everyone had simr thoughts, licking their lips. Their eyes conveyed their intention to tear him apart as soon as it was over. Yet, Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression was only calm as he gave the presentation. The atmosphere felt like it wouldn¡¯t end like this. ¡®What is he nning to do?¡¯ Choi Min Hee, the Manager, looked at Yoo-hyun with a curious gaze. ¡®A little more loosely.¡¯ Yoo-hyun adjusted his breathing moderately and slowed down the flow. His hand gestures became slower and the gaps between words also widened. It was only a slight decrease in speed that would go unnoticed without a timer, but the tension eased considerably. When the tension eased, critical thinking tended to increase. At the same time, the interest in his eyes changed to curiosity. Usually, he would give a presentation that could lead to the opposite direction, but Yoo-hyun was different. He rather pushed people into a more negative direction. The effect was immediate. Everyone was twitching their bodies, wanting to ask questions. ¡®Just wait a moment. The real thing ising next.¡¯ Yoo-hyun checked the time and narrowed down the scope to the details of the HPDA3 panel. The development progress was shown, and there were some problems, but they were well improved. If it stayed like this for a little longer, the HPDA3 panel would be released on time without any trouble, and the HPDA3 would cause a huge hit in the market. That was the nuance. At that moment, Yoo-hyun saw Park Seung Woo, the assistant manager who was tilting his head. He thought that his usualpanion would know that it was difficult to mass-produce PDA panels. He hoped he wouldn¡¯t misunderstand. The purpose of this presentation was not to realistically represent the current situation of PDA panels. Rather, making it look like it was really possible was the key point. Making it look like a project he really wanted to get. When the presentation was nearing its end, Yoo-hyun looked at Shin Chan Yong, the Manager. He had his legs crossed and nodded his head as if he was interested. He didn¡¯t forget to give a sneering smile either. Yoo-hyun met his eyes and left hisst remark. ¡°That¡¯s all for my presentation. Do you have any questions?¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun finished speaking, hands were raised here and there. It was no exaggeration to say that more than half of the people in the room raised their hands. Of course, Shin Chan Yong, the Manager, was also among them. ¡°Yes, Manager Shin Chan Yong .¡± Yoo-hyun reached out his hand and Shin Chan Yong turned on the microphone on the table and spoke. ¡°It seems like everyone has a lot of questions because it¡¯s so flimsy.¡± ¡°Ha ha.¡± As soon as he said that,ughter came from here and there. Yoo-hyun sneered inwardly at the sight. It wasn¡¯t the calm Shin Chan Yong Manager he knew. In other words, it meant that he was shaken enough by a mere neer seminar. Finally, Shin Chan Yong¡¯s attack began. ¡°The premise is wrong. What¡¯s your basis for saying that mobileputers will surpassputer sales in four years? Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re just saying what you think. If you¡¯re not an amateur, you should speak with data.¡± The source of the graph was already left on Yoo-hyun¡¯s presentation material. Shin Chan Yong wasn¡¯t asking about that. He just said that anyone could use data if they left a source and brought it up. Rather, he asked if the data was really reliable. Tap. At that moment, Yoo-hyun pressed the number key on hisptop on the podium. Then the screen changed and a material that wasn¡¯t shown during the presentation popped up. ¡°Of course I don¡¯t think that experts¡¯ predictions are correct either. But as you can see here, when I intersected data from sevenrge research firms in the US and Europe, I don¡¯t think four years is too much.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The room became quiet for a moment. It looked like he had done a detailed research. Even Manager Shin Chan Yong who was calm was shaken by the sudden reversal. He brought his pupils back to their ce and continued his speech. ¡°The research seems to be done well enough, but that¡¯s just data. You need to be able to look at the field with a practitioner¡¯s eye.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± Yoo-hyun lifted his lips slightly at Shin Chan Yong¡¯s forced argument. He could see that he was embarrassed inside even if he pretended not to be. It was because it was data from the research firms that he always trusted. Soon after, Jo Soon Chul, the Assistant Manager of the first part, asked a question. ¡°What is the basis for the expected sales volume of HPDA3? Is it just what HP¡¯s president said?¡± ¡°No.¡± As soon as he answered, he pressed the number key and the evidence material appeared. There were predictions of HPDA3¡¯s sales volume from famous IT review sites. This was also a cross-validated statement, not from one ce. A few questions followed and Yoo-hyun pressed the button immediately and showed the screen with his answer. The people murmured as they saw it. ¡°What is this? Did he make all the Q&A materials?¡± ¡°He not only made them, but he also memorized the order.¡± It was at the moment when Hwang Dong Sik, the assistant manager of the second part, muttered to himself and Choi Min Hee, the Manager, answered. Yoo-hyun pressed the number again as usual. And the page that unfolded matched exactly with the content. To Choi Min Hee¡¯s eyes, it was a clumsy method that looked foolish. But there was no denying that he had put in a lot of effort. ¡°Is that really true, Manager Choi?¡± ¡°Check it out.¡± As Choi Min Hee gestured with his chin, Hwang Dong Sik raised his hand. He asked a specific question about the profit and loss of thepany when selling HPDA3. ¡®There¡¯s no way he has this.¡¯ He was shocked at the moment he saw the data on the screen. It showed the calction including various material costs. At the same time, Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer continued. ¡°Actually, I can¡¯t urately calcte the cost. I made this based on the material cost and sales revenue of other models. I think you should just refer to this as a minimum.¡± ¡°How did you make this? This is not a job you can do alone¡­¡± ¡°I modified it based on the data I received from my mentor, Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo. Please let me know if there is anything wrong.¡± ¡°Huh¡­¡± Exmations came from here and there. It wasn¡¯t something that could be done easily with just data. Of course, no one here knew if the content was urate. The important thing was whether he did it or not. Didn¡¯t he have to do this from the beginning? That was nonsense. It was a result that was in Yoo-hyun¡¯s calction. He showed his weakness first. People were focused on wanting to poke at that weakness, so a dramatic reversal effect was achieved. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t prepare this much just to pass the seminar. Rather, his goal was to shake Assistant Manager Shin Chan Yong and blur his judgment. Manager Shin Chan Yong was someone who hated losing as much as dying. He wasn¡¯t someone who would stay still after being hit by a counterpunch from a neer. As expected, Manager Shin Chan Yong attacked him with his teeth clenched. ¡°You said it was all done earlier, but you know that problems are popping up one after another in the development event, right?¡± He even added the problems of the HPDA3 panel that were not publicized. He showed his passion for it. He thought he had hit the mark and Shin Chan Yong section chief smiled triumphantly. How childish. As if he had been waiting for it, Yoo-hyun calmly showed the data he had received from visiting the production line himself. He also added a message to it. ¡°Of course, there are problems. But if we fix them, we can meet the schedule without any problem.¡± ¡°What if it doesn¡¯t work at once?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know much about that since I¡¯m not an engineer. But I heard from my mentor that there was never a risk-free project that we did.¡± ¡°You heard?¡± ¡°Yes. I learned a lot from helping Mr. Park Seung Woo, who is working harder than anyone else for the sess of HPDA3 panel. That¡¯s why I¡¯m more attached to this project.¡± ¡°Sess doesn¡¯te from being attached.¡± ¡°I know that. But I also learn a lot from seeing him enjoy his work even in difficult situations. I heard that we never failed to do anything we did. No matter what difficulties we face, I¡¯m confident that HPDA3 will seed.¡± The first thing was to create an image that Park Seung Woo, whom he ignored, was doing very well. The second thing was to show that the neer he wanted to trample on wanted to do it really badly. He hated losing something, so the more he did that, the more he had to dive deeper into this PDA project. Making him choose emotionally was Yoo-hyun¡¯s goal. As expected, Shin Chan Yong section chief didn¡¯t back down easily. ¡°You need to manage the risk properly. If you go on like this, you¡¯ll never meet the deadline for HPDA3 panel. Don¡¯t you know that as a person in charge?¡± It wasn¡¯t a question for Yoo-hyun. Manager Shin Chan Yong words were nothing but a p in the face for Park Seung Woo, who was in charge of it. Yoo-hyun dodged the answer. ¡°I¡¯ve seen Mr. Park Seung Woo working hard for HPDA3 panel more than anyone else. I learned a lot from helping him out, even though I¡¯m not much of a help. That¡¯s why I¡¯m more attached to this project.¡± Everyone wondered why Manager Shin Chan Yong was so persistent. He was pressuring Yoo-hyun as if he was the person in charge of PDA panel. ¡®Isn¡¯t that too much?¡¯ ¡®It¡¯s like he has some grudge against him.¡¯ Even those who had doubts about Yoo-hyun¡¯s presentation felt sympathy for him. Eventually, Manager Shin Chan Yong couldn¡¯tnd a proper blow on Yoo-hyun and reached the end of the presentation time. ¡°Then I¡¯ll end my presentation here. Thank you very much for listening for a long time.¡± As Yoo-hyun bowed his head, apuse erupted from here and there. p p p. Manager Shin Chan Yong bit his lower lip and moved his hand slowly. It was then that he felt the burning eyes around him. After the presentation, everyone quickly filled out the evaluation form in front of them. They didn¡¯t know about other items, but most of them circled ¡®very well done¡¯ in preparation. Those who saw Yoo-hyun¡¯s Q&A session had no choice but to do so. Regardless of whether he did well or not, he was a junior who tried his best and did his best. He had to look cute. ¡°Wow, Park Seung Woo. Your mentee is amazing. I saw 130 pages of preparation. Did you make an encyclopedia?¡± ¡°He¡¯s just clueless. Sigh.¡± He said that, but Park Seung Woo felt good inside. ¡°assistant manage Parkr, good job. A neer has to roll around and grow like that. Hahaha.¡± ¡°He did it all by himself.¡± Everyone who passed by praised assistant manager Park Seung Woo. Of course, there were some exceptions. Oh Jae Hwan team leader came over with a frown on his forehead and the people who were gathered scattered one by one. They didn¡¯t want to be next to him when they didn¡¯t know when sparks would fly out. As expected, nothing nice came out of Oh Jae Hwan team leader¡¯s mouth. ¡°assistant manager Park, you should have taught him properly.¡± ¡°What? What do you mean?¡± ¡°The font size is all different. Don¡¯t you know it¡¯s inconvenient for the viewer if the head title position changes?¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± ¡°Also, why did you use different colors for the saturation? If you¡¯re going to do that, just use gray.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll warn him.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Everything else is good, but that¡¯s what¡¯scking. That¡¯s what I¡¯m saying.¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo sighed inwardly. If a neer showed that much effort, the normal thing would be to praise him first. He always picked on something trivial. Chapter 74: Chapter 74:
Chapter 74 At that moment, Kim Hyun-min, the manager who was next to him, whispered to Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader. ¡°Hey, team leader. If you¡¯re going to nag, do it outside.¡± ¡°Manager Kim, when did I nag? I was just¡­¡± ¡°I know. I know. I know everything. Don¡¯t you want a cigarette? Let¡¯s go.¡± Kim Hyun-min dragged Oh Jae-hwan outside while winking at Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager. Park Seung-woo bowed his head in gratitude and looked at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun was surrounded by people. He didn¡¯t look tired at all after a long seminar. Yoo-hyun was still listening to his seniors with a serious expression. Park Seung-woo felt sorry for him. It wasn¡¯t just because he didn¡¯t take care of him while he was preparing hard. ¡®That guy, he really cared about the PDA project¡­¡¯ He could tell by watching his presentation. He was trying his best to make the project of his senior sessful. Looking back, he had received a lot of help from him while he was busy and distracted. He felt ashamed of himself for alwaysining that he didn¡¯t want to do it in front of his junior. After the seniors finished theirpliments, Shin Chan-yong, the Manager, approached Yoo-hyun who was organizing hisptop. His eyes had calmed down by then. He knew that he had been too excited during the Q&A session. But it wasn¡¯t easy to take back what he had spilled. ¡°You prepared a lot, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled lightly at his insincere greeting. But Shin Chan-yong didn¡¯t look very happy. He looked around and bit his lower lip, even growling. ¡°Don¡¯t smile.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry if I made you ufortable.¡± ¡°You think everything will go well because it¡¯s your first project?¡± ¡°I hope so.¡± ¡°Of course. If you fail, you¡¯ll lose the project.¡± That was exactly what he wanted. He hit the nail on the head. Yoo-hyunughed inwardly and answered. ¡°I¡¯ll try not to let that happen.¡± ¡°Well, will it be as easy as you think?¡± Yoo-hyun looked up and met Shin Chan-yong¡¯s sneering face. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t avoid his eyes. ¡®You want it so bad, don¡¯t you? You want to take it away? Go ahead. Take it. Please take it.¡¯ Then he hid his feelings and said with a very calm expression, without smiling or getting angry, with the passion of a new employee. ¡°I¡¯ll do my best!¡± After the seminar ended, Park Seung-woo took Yoo-hyun to the rest area on the 10th floor. He drank his coffee and said with a bitter tongue. ¡°Geez. How can you just ept what he said?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± When Yoo-hyun bowed his head, Park Seung-woo waved his hands and bounced his hips. ¡°Hey, hey, I¡¯m not saying you should apologize.¡± ¡°Then what?¡± When Yoo-hyun asked as if he didn¡¯t know, Park Seung-woo continued. ¡°You did well. You did well, but I feel sorry for you. You should have asked me for help.¡± ¡°You looked so busy. And you already sent me all the materials.¡± ¡°Did you sit down and look at them all? Ha¡­¡± ¡°I looked at them whenever I had time.¡± As if he had seen them all. He could find the necessary materials by just looking at the titles or the folder structure. It wasn¡¯t just the materials that Park Seung-woo gave him. It wasn¡¯t hard to find the materials in thepany¡¯s research information room or on the inte. Of course, it might have been like finding a needle in a haystack for someone who knew nothing. But Yoo-hyun had already drawn a picture in his head from the beginning. It was easy to find the materials that he could just paste together. Park Seung-woo felt sorry in his eyes. ¡°Anyway, next time, make sure you tell me. I¡¯ll help you.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll do that. Thank you, Assistant Manager.¡± ¡°Stop saying thank you, man. People will think I did some great training or something.¡± ¡°You are a great mentor. I hope you teach me more in the future.¡± When Yoo-hyun bowed his head again, Park Seung-woo frowned. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t do that. People are watching. Hey, lift your head. Come on.¡± ¡°I will serve you faithfully.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t overdo it.¡± Did he hate it so much? No way. He covered his face, but the pulse in his neck and the change in his breathing from his throat showed his hidden emotions. As if to prove it, his shoulders started to bounce and his head shook back and forth. He finally bowed his head and snorted. Was it that fun? He felt like he would fly away if he teased him a little more, so Yoo-hyun changed the subject. ¡°By the way, when will the seminar resultse out?¡± ¡°Ha ha, you¡¯re worried, aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Just curious.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It seems like you passed. I heard from Manager Kim that¡­¡± Park Seung-woo told him what he had heard from Kim Hyun-min. ording to thepiled results, there was no problem in passing. He also said that he was scolded for being worse than his junior. He didn¡¯t hesitate to say that in front of his junior. ¡®He¡¯s such a straightforward person.¡¯ Yoo-hyun felt that Park Seung-woo¡¯s attitude was admirable. It wasn¡¯t easy to lower oneself. Especially in front of a fresh junior. They talked for a while. Park Seung-woo asked him. ¡°Oh, aren¡¯t your colleagues having a seminar soon?¡± ¡°Yes. There¡¯s still some time left.¡± ¡°Help them out. They¡¯ll feel pressured because you did well. The other team seniors will also ask more.¡± ¡°I will. Thank you.¡± ¡°Stop saying thank you.¡± Park Seung-woo got up from his seat, feeling awkward. But his lips were still curling up. Yoo-hyun realized that a good word had a lot of power. Yoo-hyun helped Kwon Se-jung and Min Jung-hyuk with their seminars. He used empty conference rooms where there were no people, because it could be troublesome if he caught the eyes of other seniors. The reason was simple. There was no senior who would like to see his junior getting help from someone else, especially from another team¡¯s new employee. While he was looking at the materials, Min Jung-hyuk shook his head after seeing a message on his phone. ¡°Ugh, I have to go. My senior is looking for me.¡± ¡°Then you should go.¡± ¡°Sorry. You made time for me.¡± ¡°We can do it next time.¡± Yoo-hyun replied calmly, and Min Jung-hyuk¡¯s face turned angrier. ¡°Ugh, these seniors know that we¡¯re preparing for the seminar, but they don¡¯t give us any time. And they don¡¯t even bother to look at our materials.¡± ¡°Me too. They just scare us.¡± Kwon Se-jung nodded as if he understood Min Jung-hyuk¡¯s feelings. It would be nice if their mentors helped them, but they still didn¡¯t care. Instead, they kept asking if they were still worried about that and warned them to be prepared if they failed. They said that their mentors barely passed the seminar after two tries. After Min Jung-hyuk left, Kwon Se-jung sighed deeply and said. ¡°This is really hard. How can I summarize what I know?¡± ¡°Just do your best.¡± Kwon Se-jung red at Yoo-hyun¡¯s clich¨¦d answer. ¡°How did you prepare all that stuff?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know either. I just made all the materials first.¡± ¡°How did you get the materials?¡± ¡°Come here and see.¡± Yoo-hyun opened the materials from the research information room on thepany¡¯s website on hisptop. He also opened a patent and paper search page on another window. The good thing about being in argepany like Hansung Electronics was this. He could ess expensive materials that he would have to pay for as an individual from anywhere. Yoo-hyun typed in a search term and clicked the mouse a few times. Then Kwon Se-jung saw the material he was looking for. ¡°You can find the sales data of Nokia phones in Europe here, and the number of patents and papersst year is¡­¡± ¡°This was here?¡± Kwon Se-jung¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°The interface is a bit crappy, but it¡¯s useful if you know how tobine search terms. Or you can go to the research information room and find it yourself.¡± ¡°Wow¡­ This is something my mentor couldn¡¯t find.¡± ¡°He was too busy and distracted.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged it off. Thepany had a huge database, but few people used it properly. There was a research information room on the first floor, and there were many materials in it, but there were hardly any people who went there to find them. ¡®Would it even be 1%?¡¯ This was a serious issue that Yoo-hyun had dealt with when he was in the group strategy office in the past. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to teach his juniors, but that the seniors didn¡¯t know how to do it either. They all used the existing materials out of habit. And once they got used to a method, it didn¡¯t change easily. OJT period 6 months, the experience then determined their future in thepany. It wasn¡¯t an exaggeration. Kwon Se-jung started to dig through the materials as if he had discovered a new continent. ¡°Hold on, let me look at this some more.¡± ¡°Sure. Don¡¯t mind me.¡± Yoo-hyun leaned back and drank his coffee leisurely. The way Yoo-hyun helped was simple. He didn¡¯t catch fish for them, he taught them how to catch fish. He didn¡¯t fix their materials, he gave them direction. He also didn¡¯t find things for them, he taught them how to find them. It was something they should have learned from their mentors, but there was no proper system in ce yet. Then Kwon Se-jung asked him. ¡°This looks simr, but¡­ I don¡¯t understand German. I want to use a trantor, but I can¡¯t copy the text because it¡¯s a PDF.¡± ¡°Are you looking for data on the phone recement cycle of Europeans?¡± ¡°Yeah. Right. But I don¡¯t understand why they analyzed it.¡± ¡°Hold on.¡± Yoo-hyun opened the document and exined its contents. ¡°What this is about is¡­¡± As he spoke, Kwon Se-jung¡¯s eyes grew bigger and bigger. When he finished listening, he lost his words and blinked his eyes. ¡°You can speak German too?¡± ¡°Oh, a little bit.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°What are you surprised about? I¡¯m just a bit familiar with it.¡± ¡°Does that make sense?¡± Why not? He used to travel back and forth between Germany and France every day to persuade customers. He learned theirnguages without sparing any sleep for smooth negotiations. He especially dug deep into German. -Why are you trying to take everything for yourself? We could have done it together! For a moment, he shed back to Kwon Se-jung¡¯s resentful eyes. He thought he was out of his mind because he was drunk, but he remembered what he had said then. That night. After finishing his workout anding home, Yoo-hyun received a message. It was from his younger sister, Han Jae-hee. He opened the attached image and saw a duck character. It was a picture she drew with the tablet he gave her as a gift. ¡°She still remembers it in the meantime.¡± He thought she was drunk and out of it, but she remembered what he had said then. -You like drawing cute characters, don¡¯t you? Design some icons for your phone. Emoticons are fine too. It was a suggestion he made out of hope that his sister, who was depressed by herck of artistic talent, would do something she liked more. It wasn¡¯t now, but it would be a very popr field in a little while. ¡°I didn¡¯t think you¡¯d actually send it¡­¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and looked at the picture. Chapter 75: Chapter 75:
Chapter 75 She was not as sophisticated as the emoticons she left on SNS in the future, but her expressions were lively. She had a face that burst intoughter, a face that looked wronged, a face that furrowed her brows, and a face that was angry. Even from the images alone, he could feel the message she wanted to convey. ¡°Not bad.¡± That was Yoo-hyun¡¯s conclusion afterparing the countless characters he had seen on the smartphone messenger in the past and the character his sister had created. She had some ws, but considering that this was her first attempt, she definitely had talent. Yoo-hyun immediately called her. The phone rang for a short while before he heard his sister¡¯s voice from the other side. -What? Why? ¡°Just. You drew well. It felt good, didn¡¯t it?¡± -Well, you asked me to draw and send it to you. You have to pay for the gift. ¡°Is that enough? Send me some more.¡± -I¡¯m busy. I don¡¯t have time. He didn¡¯t have much reason to call her before. Yoo-hyun knew how to catch his sister who was ticking off. ¡°Then think of it as a part-time job. If you do as I ask, I¡¯ll pay you.¡± -Huh? What? How much? He knew she would bite at the mention of money. ¡°I¡¯ll give you more than what you make at your part-time job.¡± -Why? If you want to give me allowance, just give it to me first. ¡°It¡¯s not an allowance. I¡¯m buying your drawings.¡± -What? Puhahaha. Why would you buy these drawings? He didn¡¯t have his sister¡¯s drawings in mind from the beginning. He gave her a tablet and advised her to use her talent as a wish for his sister. But when he saw the result, he changed his mind. He decided that his sister¡¯s drawings could fit into his n. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to take it, then don¡¯t.¡± -No, no. Keep going. ¡°I want you to make different kinds of characters, and make them distinct from each other. For example, use contrasting colors or something like that. And also, change the main icons to match the character¡¯s vibe.¡± -You have a lot of requests¡­ Han Jae Hee grumbled, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t care at all. ¡°Oh, and don¡¯t giarize anything.¡± -Of course not. What do you take me for! She reacted angrily when he said something provocative. ¡°Good. I¡¯ll send you the basic icons for the phone. Along with some examples.¡± -Is this going into a phone? Are you really going to use it? ¡°Of course.¡± -Really? Then I feel pressured¡­ Yoo-hyun poked at his sister¡¯s pride again. ¡°Are you scared?¡± -No way! What else? If you have anything else, say it quickly. She raised her voice when he teased her a little. ¡°I do. I¡¯ll write it down and send it to you with the request email. And about the deadline.¡± -Deadline? ¡°Yeah. Can I get a draft within two weeks? Oh, is that too hard?¡± -¡­Two weeks? What are you talking about? I¡¯ll finish it in a week. Just prepare the money. It was fun to order her around when she answered so quickly with just a click. ¡°Okay. Just send me your drawings. I¡¯ll pay you as much as you draw.¡± It was a win-win situation for Yoo-hyun too. He could get the images he wanted at a cheap price by using the excuse of giving his sister some money. If the result was as he expected, it would be a great help not only for Park Seung Woo¡¯s contest, but also forter on. Even if not, he could differentiate himself from other contest proposals. ¡°Then I¡¯ll leave it to you, designer-nim.¡± -Ahem. Yes sir. His sister pretended to be arrogant. Yoo-hyun chuckled and hung up the phone. He looked at the call time and saw that it had been over 20 minutes. They had gotten closer after thest drinking session, but this was the first time they talked for so long. And they had a constructive conversation instead of being drunk. ¡°How did this happen?¡± Giving Han Jae Hee a tablet as a gift, and asking her to draw some characters. The small help he had thrown for his sister in the past came back as a ripple effect. Now Yoo-hyun knew what he had to do. He had a clear vision of the amazing result that everyone would create together. 71 points. That was the score that the team members gave to Yoo-hyun¡¯s seminar. Objectively speaking, he deserved a higher score. But some of the seniors who had a grudge against him deliberately gave him low scores, so he had to settle for passing the seminar. Choi Min Hee, the Manager, came over and encouraged him. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Yoo-hyun. They just terrorized your score. It¡¯s too much to be anonymous.¡± ¡°I passed, didn¡¯t I? That¡¯s all that matters.¡± The important thing was that he passed, regardless of the score. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun was officially recognized as a team member. He was not just dragged around anymore, but he had the right to do what he wanted. Park Seung Woo, the Assistant Manager, asked him what he wanted to do. ¡°What are you going to do?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to study the HPDA3 mockup a bit.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°I think it would be more convincing if I see it in real life.¡± ¡°Haha, yeah, it¡¯s hard to feel it when you only see the numbers in the report. Okay, I¡¯ll get it for you.¡± Park Seung Woo rolled up his sleeves for Yoo-hyun, even though he was busy with the HPDA3 panel event and the contest preparation. Thanks to him, Yoo-hyun was able to get the mockup in no time. It was not a mockup made by a finished productpany like HP or a mobile phone business unit, but a mockup made by the LCD business unit, so it was somewhat crude. It was a shape that put an LCD panel in a thick frame. It looked more like a small picture frame than a mobile phone. The operation was also simple. He could either press the side of the frame to disy the image on the memory card ording to the button, or test the touch pen on a fixed background screen. It was enough to show the panel¡¯s operation to the customers, since it was made for that purpose. -Send me some sketches so I can work properly. The first reason why Yoo-hyun touched the mockup. It was to make a sketch to send to Han Jae Hee. He used a different method than just telling her the concept of using different icons and wallpapers for each color. He wanted to give her a feeling as close as possible to the real thing, since she had never used a full-touch phone before. But the shape of the mockup was too different from the final image that Yoo-hyun drew. It would have been better to just send her a rough image. Yoo-hyun removed the frame and took out the panel. Then, the thick edge of the picture frame disappeared and a very thin panel with a thickness of 2.5 mm came out. The HPDA3 panel was difficult to produce because it was 30% thinner than before. That advantage became apparent when he removed the frame. The external device connection part protruded and the mechanical part on the back was exposed, but holding only the panel made it feel light and thin. He could cover up the annoying parts with his hands. Yoo-hyun disyed the images he had prepared for a few days on the LCD panel. As Han Jae Hee said, he tried to draw it himself, but drawing objects with a pencil and drawing with aputer were worlds apart. He ended up sending her simple images that he drew by hand. Hebined images that he found on the inte to create the overall atmosphere. When he disyed different images for each color and put his finger on top of them, it felt quite realistic. Snap, snap. Yoo-hyun took a few pictures of his hand holding the panel and the front of the panel. Then Park Seung Woo, who was next to him, asked. ¡°Why did you take out the panel?¡± ¡°I just wanted to see it separately. It¡¯s light.¡± ¡°Haha, I guess it¡¯s amazing. Is this your first time touching it?¡± ¡°I touched a monitor panel during the new employee training, but this is my first time with a phone. I like it better when it¡¯s just a panel.¡± Park Seung Woo nodded at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°It¡¯s a bit thin.¡± ¡°Yes. It seems like there¡¯s no need to make a frame, right?¡± He started to talk. The second reason why Yoo-hyun touched the mockup. It was to inspire Park Seung Woo. ¡°Do you know how many parts are in there? You can¡¯t do that. You need a battery too.¡± ¡°Wouldn¡¯t the parts decrease over time? And the battery would get thinner too.¡± ¡°Haha, maybe someday, but it¡¯s still far away.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. I just said that because I hoped there would be a phone like that in the future.¡± The design of the phone¡¯s appearance was very important right now. Butter on, its meaning would fade away. The bezel (edge) would get thinner and eventually disappear, and the thickness would also get thinner. Eventually, the phone would be like what Yoo-hyun was holding right now, only a panel. ¡°Then wouldn¡¯t they all look the same? The differentiation¡­¡± Park Seung Woo stopped talking as Yoo-hyun pressed the button on the edge of the frame to change the image. Then the icon changed along with the background color. It was still crude, but it was enough to give a feeling. Maybe that¡¯s why Park Seung Woo muttered to himself. ¡°Make the exterior as simple as possible, and change the interior design¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. That would be nice.¡± Yeah. That¡¯s how you give a differentiation point. It was not necessary to worry about the phone¡¯s exterior design too much for the mobile phone business unit contest. That was not something Park Seung Woo could do in the first ce. Rather, he should focus on how to supply cheap touch panels. That would be easier for him and better for the contest result. Park Seung Woo paused for a moment and then answered. ¡°¡­Okay. That sounds good. How about matching the inner color and the outer color to differentiate them?¡± ¡°That sounds good too. We can name it based on that concept, right?¡± Park Seung Woo flinched at Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. ¡°Name?¡± ¡°Yes. We need a product name to enter the contest.¡± ¡°Huh? Um¡­¡± Was it because of Yoo-hyun¡¯s sparkling eyes? Park Seung Woo rolled his eyes and blurted out a word. ¡°ColorPhone.¡± ¡°Wow! That¡¯s good, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°¡­Is it?¡± ¡°Yes. It feels alive.¡± It was different from the name of Hansung¡¯s low-end full-touch phone that came out in the past. But what does it matter? As long as it feels right. Chapter 76: Chapter 76:
Chapter 76 Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, looked at the panel for a long time, trying to sort out his thoughts. He pressed the buttons himself and changed the images. He muttered to himself as if something was forming in his head. But his concentration soon faded. Ring ring. It was because of a phone call. ¡°Yes, yes, team leader. I understand. No.¡± He couldn¡¯t hear the voice on the other end, but he knew who it was. There were only a few people who could make Park Seung-woo act like that. Yoo-hyun naturally handed him the pen and memo pad that he often used. ¡°Yes, yes. I¡¯m writing it down. Oh, the changed schedule is¡­¡± Then he showed him the HPDA3 change schedule on the monitor. It was amon urrence, so Park Seung-woo seemed to handle it with ease. But since the other party was who they were, he couldn¡¯t avoid hearing unpleasant words. He plugged his ears for a while and sighed deeply after putting down the receiver. Then he apologized to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Let¡¯s look at itter. It¡¯s a mess in Ulsan.¡± ¡°Okay. Let me know if you need anything.¡± ¡°No. You do your thing. I have to do this.¡± Park Seung-woo, who packed his belongings quickly, ran out. It was to attend a meeting that suddenly came up. In the current situation, it was almost impossible for Park Seung-woo to focus entirely on the contest. There were still many things to sort out because of the HPDA3 event problem. He needed to pass this bomb as soon as possible. Of course, the person who would receive it was Shin Chan-yong, the Manager. After thest seminar, Shin Chan-yong seemed to have regained some confidence. He could tell by how often he called the development team and the process team directly. Jo Chan-young, the Executive Director, and Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader, also guessed it. He hadn¡¯t said it directly yet, but Shin Chan-yong seemed to want him to take over. The situation was tense as problems kept popping up. The more impatient he got, the more he had to find someone he could trust. In that respect, Shin Chan-yong had built a pretty good image. Of course, it was an image made with all kinds of tricks, but at least it felt different to his superiors. He was definitely a person who handled his work neatly and had a lot of experience. But changing the person in charge wasn¡¯t easy. It wasn¡¯t the beginning stage of the project, but now it was close topletion. Besides, HPDA3 was such a big project that there were many teams involved and the customer¡¯s pressure was strong. What if something goes wrong with the project? Not to mention the damage beyond imagination, everyone who changed the person in charge without warning would be responsible. There was no one who would easily take over the project in such a situation. That was why Shin Chan-yong¡¯s worries grew longer. No matter how much his emotions swayed, reason held him back. ¡°Is there no way?¡± Yoo-hyun leaned his chin and fell into thought for a moment. It would be fine to stay like this for now, but he couldn¡¯t wait forever. That¡¯s when it happened. Hwang Dong-sik, an assistant manager from part 2, called Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun, can you book a meeting room for me? I have to go on a business trip right now.¡± ¡°Okay. Tell me.¡± ¡°Just a second. VIP room for 8 people. There are external guests too, so please register them as visitors. I¡¯ll send you an email right away.¡± ¡°Got it.¡± The email from Hwang Dong-sik had the names and car numbers of the visitors. Yoo-hyun paused for a moment at a familiar name. He followed the email thread and saw the meeting agenda. ¡®Channel Phone 2 Concept Discussion¡­¡¯ Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth curled up slightly. Hansung Tower Lobby Front Shin Chan-yong looked at his opponent with an embarrassed expression on his face. ¡°Manager Shin, is LCD division too idle these days? We¡¯re working our lives off here.¡± ¡°No, no, Manager Kim. What are you saying? You¡¯re making me feel bad.¡± ¡°Then why haven¡¯t you fixed Channel Phone 2 schedule yet? They¡¯re going crazy over there.¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard to get an urate schedule at this point where we¡¯re setting up the concept. Channel knows that they can¡¯t have everything they want.¡± ¡°Ohe on, if they can¡¯t have it, they have to make it happen!¡± Shin Chan-yong grumbled. But Kim Sung-deuk, the Manager of the mobile phone division¡¯s product nning team, narrowed his eyes even more. Why wouldn¡¯t Shin Chan-yong want to do it? If he just tweaked the HPDA3 panel a little bit, it could be a good alternative. But if he revealed it now, he would have to take over HPDA3 without any choice. He would have to be responsible for the schedule that was set. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°That¡¯s enough. Team leader, you know how tight the schedule that Channel requested is, right? Our division is ready, but are you telling us to wait because of a mere part?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Ha ha. Manager Kim, we¡¯re sorting it out¡­¡± Kim Sung-deuk¡¯s words made Shin Chan-yong and Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader, flustered. They had no choice but to be like that. Even though they were in the samepany, the mobile phone division was the top among the customers. Especially Kim Sung-deuk, who had a grip on the direction of mobile phone development, had a strong influence. But this time, Kim Sung-deuk was also in a subordinate position. Thepany that outsourced to the mobile phone division and the customer that made the mobile phone division a subordinate for the first time. It was because of Channel. It was a meeting requested by Channel. Kim Sung-deuk was sensitive about it. He didn¡¯t hesitate to say harsh words to Oh Jae-hwan, who usually treated him well. ¡°Our division head is especially close with Channel and cares a lot about them. Please keep that in mind.¡± ¡°Huh. Well, of course. Let¡¯s just hear what they have to say first.¡± Division head! Oh Jae-hwan wiped his cold sweat and tried to calm down Kim Sung-deuk. Kim Sung-deuk sighed deeply and asked Kang Hee-joo, an assistant manager from the same team, next to him. ¡°Did they arrive on time?¡± ¡°Yes. They said they¡¯ll be here soon.¡± ¡°Okay. Let me know as soon as they pass through the entrance. Oh, Manager Shin. Did you register the VIP car?¡± ¡°Yes. I applied for it.¡± ¡°Huh, don¡¯t make any mistakes this time. You know who we¡¯re dealing with.¡± Oh Jae-hwan¡¯s chest burned more and more. Soon after, he heard from the security guard that Channel¡¯s car had entered. Then two foreigners followed a middle-aged woman with blonde short hair. Everyone¡¯s attention was drawn to her because of her unique haughty atmosphere. It was like watching a scene from a Hollywood movie. Kim Sung-deuk approached her quickly and bowed his head. ¡°Long time no see, Laura Parker. I¡¯m Kim Sung-deuk, Manager.¡± ¡°Oh, I remember you. Nice to meet you.¡± Laura Parker answered in English with a thick ent and reached out her hand with a white glove on. Kim Sung-deuk touched her fingertips lightly and showed his courtesy. Laura Parker. She was in charge of marketing at Channel. She was the woman who sat across the table when Hansung Electronics¡¯ mobile phone division head flew to France and negotiated with Channel¡¯s headquarters. She had a lot of influence not only within Channel but also worldwide. She was a VVIP customer in thepany, of course. She wouldn¡¯t have had this meeting if she hadn¡¯t suddenly said she wanted to see the LCD panel staff directly. Shin Chan-yong knew that better than anyone. Swoosh. Shin Chan-yong pulled his left sleeve with a confident smile. Then a high-end watch worth a year¡¯s sry of a Hansung Electronics rookie employee came into view. He bowed his head slightly and bent his knees to greet her. ¡°Hello.¡± For a moment, Laura Parker¡¯s eyes swept over Shin Chan-yong. The only thing he heard after the freezing tension was the sound of her high heels hitting the marble floor. By the time he realized what was going on, she was already far ahead. ¡°Ha, really. How ridiculous.¡± Shin Chan-yong bit his tongue as he watched Laura Parker¡¯s back, ignoring him openly. He was annoyed, but he held it in for now. She seemed to have a strong intention to dominate him, but it wouldn¡¯t be easy. He knew who he was. The core of Channel Phone 2 was the LCD panel, wasn¡¯t it? He would make her pay for ignoring him like this. Shin Chan-yong vowed to make her cling to him by any means necessary. Inside the VVIP meeting room, Shin Chan-yong¡¯s presentation was in progress. What he had prepared in advance after hearing from Kim Sung-deuk was the progress report on the previous Channel Phone panel. Shin Chan-yong spoke nonstop in fluent English. ¡°The LCD panel for Channel Phone is the world¡¯s first one with full-touch function, and it took a year to develop. It was such a difficult technology that there were some problems even after it came out in the market, and we fixed the panel twice to solve them and reached the current state.¡± He quickly flipped through the data and mentioned various numbers. He was confident because it was a presentation he had worked hard on. But Laura Parker looked sour. She just looked at him with an expression that he couldn¡¯t tell what she didn¡¯t like. As Shin Chan-yong continued to speak, it happened. Laura Parker whispered something to an employee next to her. For some reason, the employee spoke for her. ¡°We didn¡¯t want this. We understood everything, so please move on to Channel Phone 2. You said that the schedule we proposed wasn¡¯t possible because of the LCD panel development schedule. What is the reason?¡± ¡°As I said, it will take at least a year to develop an LCD panel with a new concept. If the concept matches well, we can shorten it to nine months at most. But right now there is nothing decided¡­¡± ¡°Then are you saying we have to wait indefinitely? We want to hear from the LCD side. That¡¯s why we arranged this meeting.¡± This time, Laura Parker spoke directly in a stiff voice. Shin Chan-yong answered politely as possible. ¡°If you had decided on Channel Phone 2 concept right after Channel Phone was released, it would have matched the schedule, but if you decide now, we need that time.¡± ¡°I see. So it¡¯s our fault for not giving you the concept sooner?¡± Laura Parker¡¯s prickly words pierced Shin Chan-yong¡¯s chest with a thick ent. Kim Sung-deuk interrupted as he was startled by her blunt answer. Laura Parker spoke to an employee next to her again. The employee nodded and continued to speak for her. ¡°It¡¯s hard to reveal the name of thepany, but we got a deal that they can make an LCD panel with the specs we requested in six months.¡± ¡°What?¡± Ignoring their shocked reactions, the employee kept talking. ¡°Do you have any ns to use anotherpany¡¯s LCD panel in your mobile phone division?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Shin Chan-yong and Oh Jae-hwan¡¯s eyes widened. What kind of bolt from the blue was this? Use anotherpany¡¯s stuff? They didn¡¯t have to say whichpany it was. Everyone here could guess. The one who had worked hard for Channel all this time was none other than Ilseong Electronics. ¡°That¡­¡± Their eyes turned to Kim Sung-deuk at the same time. It would be over if he said okay from his mouth. There was a chance that they would have to use Ilseong Electronics¡¯ LCD panel in this situation. If that happened, not only would the mobile phone division suffer, but the LCD division would also face an indelible shame within Hansung Group. Oh Jae-hwan had no other choice. Chapter 77: Chapter 77:
Chapter 77 He finally opened his mouth. ¡°I have something prepared. Can we talk about it after you see it?¡± ¡°What is it?¡± The water had already spilled. The situation had suddenly turned out like this, but he had no choice but to use the backup card he had prepared just in case. ¡°This is the concept of Channel Phone 2 that we propose.¡± ¡°Team leader!¡± Manager Shin Chan-yong tried to stop him, but it was toote. ¡°You should have told me sooner if you had something like that. Get ready right now.¡± Manager Kim Sung-deuk gestured quickly, and Laura Parker nodded slowly. Team leader Oh Jae-hwan picked up the phone. And exactly five minutester. The conference room door opened. It was Yoo-hyun and Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo who entered. As soon as they opened the door, they felt the suffocating air. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo sat down and greeted lightly. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo.¡± ¡°I¡¯m Yoo-hyun.¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo tried his best to look rxed. It was because of what Yoo-hyun had said. -Laura Parker hates people who bow their heads when greeting. She thinks they are not prepared. You should greet her with confidence and simplicity. -She prefers to have the data in one simple page that shows only what she wants. -Oh, and don¡¯t try to show off your expensive clothes or watches just because you¡¯re meeting with a luxurypany. She hates it when people unt their wealth too obviously. He had said he had watched Laura Parker¡¯s interview, but he was too detailed. But there was no reason not to listen to Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo hid his nervousness and tried to look as rxed as possible. Then he quickly connected hisptop to the projector. Then a screen with arge LCD panel drawn on it appeared. There was no table of contents, summary, introduction or anything else. It was just a panel image with the main specs highlighted. At that moment, Laura Parker¡¯s angr sses slid down to her nose bridge. Yoo-hyun let out a very short sigh of relief. He had passed the first hurdle at least. He was worried that Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo might be too nervous, but fortunately he showed a confident appearance. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo regained his pace and exined clearly. ¡°The panel we propose is¡­¡± On the other hand, Yoo-hyun looked around. He could imagine how the previous meeting went by looking at the people who were not used to the changed atmosphere. The fact that Yoo-hyun came here meant that the meeting went as he expected. But he was more d than that. ¡®You¡¯re still the same as when you were young, Laura Parker.¡¯ She was a vice president and he was a marketing manager back then. They met in different roles like this. They looked very different from then, but their purpose was the same. They had to make a proposal that would appeal to her heart. While Yoo-hyun was organizing his thoughts, Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo calmly exined the specs. ¡°If I exin the specs in detail¡­¡± Laura Parker showed a slight change in her expression and listened attentively to his presentation. Was it because of her different reaction? Manager Shin Chan-yong, who was anxious, bit his lower lip lightly. He wanted to intervene right away, but the situation was not right for that. He looked restless. Yoo-hyun smiled triumphantly at him. He must be frustrated. He didn¡¯t expect them to reveal the concept of Channel Phone 2 like this. -You should think about Manager Shin¡¯s position too. He has to take full responsibility if we propose first without any agreement and get rejected. But just in case, prepare something. Only prepare. Before the meeting with Channel, team leader Oh Jae-hwan patted Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo¡¯s shoulder and said that. It started from Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun casually asked Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo if he should connect the Channel Phone 2 concept meeting with the PDA backup. The conversation reached team leader Oh Jae-hwan through Deputy Director Kim Hyun-min. But Manager Shin Chan-yong opposed it. He said it was impossible to propose first without any detailed negotiation with the client. He also added that the PDA panel itself was not stable yet. He said that, but it was obvious that he wanted to take all the creditter. ¡®Too bad for you.¡¯ Yoo-hyun smiled lightly at Manager Shin Chan-yong, who was confused. How would he interpret this smile? His expression hardened, as if he was not feeling very good. ¡®Smile?¡¯ Manager Shin Chan-yong felt an unpleasant feeling as if the newbie was looking down on him. He was annoyed. He wanted to scold him right away, but it was not the time. He quickly sorted out his thoughts. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo could never handle a high-level customer with his level. He just showed the PDA panel specs without any detailed adjustment. How could that work? In the end, Channel would choose apetitor, and someone had to take responsibility for that. ¡®If only Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo hadn¡¯t done that useless presentation¡­¡¯ He could have fixed it if he hadn¡¯te in. It was his fault for bringing that useless PDA panel. Yeah. That¡¯s right. Manager Shin Chan-yong finished his scenario in his head, when he saw Laura Parker¡¯s subtle movement. She clearly nodded her head. She leaned forward and focused on Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo¡¯s words. She never did that when he presented. It must be a coincidence. Or, Laura Parker waspletely mistaken. Manager Shin Chan-yong felt a strange sense of uneasiness and looked around alertly. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo stopped talking. ¡°Is that all?¡± Laura Parker¡¯s cold voice echoed. I knew it. It was never going to work! Manager Shin Chan-yong shrugged his shoulders and prepared to intervene. It was time to cover up this twisted situation with Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo. ¡°I¡­¡± It was when Manager Shin Chan-yong was about to open his mouth. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo spoke in a rather loud voice, as if he had made up his mind. ¡°I thought it wouldn¡¯t be enough to just tell you, so I prepared something else.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± As soon as he finished speaking, everyone¡¯s eyes turned to Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo. Yoo-hyun nodded at Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo and got up from his seat. Then he ced the box he had brought on the middle of the table. Laura Parker¡¯s eyes naturally went to the box. It was a ck metal box with a faint light shining on it. Yoo-hyun pushed the box towards Laura Parker and said, ¡°Would you like to see it?¡± ¡°A little. I still have a lot to learn.¡± As Yoo-hyun spoke in German, Laura Parker¡¯s eyes widened. He was not just imitating, but speaking with a fairly urate ent. She looked at him again. His expression, breathing, and eye contact were wless. He exuded elegance in his neat attire and courteous posture. ¡°Very good. Where did you learn it?¡± ¡°I wanted to go to Berlin someday, so I taught myself.¡± Berlin was her hometown. She had changed her nationality, but her heart was still in her homnd. She insisted on using German for the same reason. ¡°Berlin¡­ It¡¯s a very beautiful city.¡± Was that why? Laura Parker¡¯s eyes slightly closed and the ends of her thin eyebrows drooped. She made a unique expression that she showed when she had a pleasant imagination. Seeing that, Yoo-hyun slightly lifted the corners of his mouth. ¡®It worked.¡¯ Thanks to the surprise effect, he was able to win her heart more easily than he expected. ¡°Can I see what you prepared?¡± ¡°Yes, of course.¡± As expected, Laura Parker¡¯s voice became a tone brighter when she opened her mouth again. The atmosphere that was cold became peaceful in an instant. nk. And when she opened the box, a phone appeared on the red velvet. The phone made of aluminum case was extremely thin and beautiful. She picked up the phone with fascinated eyes and unknowingly eximed. ¡°Wow¡­ Beautiful.¡± The people in the conference room were surprised by Yoo-hyun, who was conversing in German so naturally. Moreover, they were shocked to hear praise from Laura Parker¡¯s mouth. ¡®What the hell is that!¡¯ Everyone¡¯s eyes turned to the phone in Laura Parker¡¯s hand. That was not a phone. The people from the mobile phone division and the LCD division product nning team could not be unaware of the phone in this ce. Even if there was such a thing, how could they make it so thin with aluminum material! In the noisy atmosphere, Park Seung-woo looked at Yoo-hyun. -Laura Parker¡¯s hometown is Berlin, Germany. She doesn¡¯t like using English very much. -She doesn¡¯t believe anything unless she sees and touches it herself. So I thought I¡¯d prepare some mockups. He said he had nothing to do after the seminar and fiddled with the mockups here and there. He even went to thepany and made a case. At first, he thought it was pointless to do such unnecessary work, but he didn¡¯t expect it to work so well. ¡°I¡¯m going crazy.¡± Park Seung-woo muttered very quietly without realizing it. It was impossible to exin it with just having a good sense. Yoo-hyun acted as if nothing happened and kept a calm expression, but he sighed with relief inside. He didn¡¯t make anything difficult. He just separated the panel from the existing mockup and covered the edge of the separated panel with an aluminum case that he requested from thepany. He reced the connection part with a thin cable, but that was not difficult either. It was natural that it was thin and light when the battery and image output parts were removed and only the panel remained. But because he only modified the existing one as little as possible, there were some sloppy parts. He was worried, but thanks to paying attention to the packaging as well, he seemed to overlook the minor mistakes. Rather, she seemed to like it more than expected. ¡®Maybe she was frustrated.¡¯ She was not an electronic industry worker, but a person who had been marketing luxury clothing for over ten years. She was also a person who understood products with emotion rather than data or specs. How frustrated she must have been trying to draw a picture of the product while receiving reports filled with all kinds of technical terms. She requested today¡¯s meeting herself for that reason. She pretended to use the schedule as an excuse to tame the LCD division, but she secretly wanted to take over the production of the phone. It was an old story, but it was so big that it remained vividly in Yoo-hyun¡¯s memory. Shin Chan-yong used HPDA3 panel as an excuse to ovee the crisis at that time. But he couldn¡¯t do that now. Park Seung-woo already mentioned HPDA3 backup n first, and if he epted it, he had to take HPDA3 as a whole. He was stuck in a situation where he couldn¡¯t do anything about it. ¡®Go eat shit.¡¯ Yoo-hyun smiled coldly inside. While Yoo-hyun was thinking, Laura Parker kept touching the mockup without stopping. Yoo-hyun waited patiently until she asked him a question. There was no need to rush to judge. Curiosity made her more focused. Soon she asked him. ¡°This is not a finished product, is it?¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s just a mockup with a case on the panel. I pulled the power and signal lines down with a cable.¡± ¡°Does it work?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a simple demo, so there¡¯s not much functionality. You can flip through the images by pressing the button below.¡± Following Yoo-hyun¡¯s gesture, Laura Parker pressed the button at the bottom of the mockup. Then, a background image with channel logos appeared on the screen, and icons of the same tone were ced on top of it. It felt more like a phone when the screen was on. ¡°Wow, it looks like apletely new feeling. I think it would be great to apply it to the new channel phone.¡± ¡°The panel is so well made that I emphasized the panel as much as possible by separating it from the body. That¡¯s why you feel that way.¡± ¡°I like it.¡± ¡°The shape of the buttons is simr to the existing channel phone concept.¡± ¡°Yes. I like it.¡± It was thinness and material that could not be made with current technology. But that was not important to Laura Parker right now. What mattered was whether the thing in front of her stimted her imagination or not. Chapter 78: Chapter 78:
Chapter 78 Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts were exactly right. ¡°Where is this¡­?¡± ¡°What is this¡­?¡± Laura Parker kept asking, and Yoo-hyun calmly answered. He showed her different background images with icons, and demonstrated the high-performance touch function. It looked like Yoo-hyun had done something amazing, but he hadn¡¯t. In fact, he had just shown her the HPDA3 panel. The resolution was high, so the image quality looked good. And the touch performance was good, so the touch pen writing sensation was natural. It was all what he had already said in the specs. He just wrapped it differently. That small difference had a big effect. ¡°This is so good.¡± Laura Parker nodded her head with a satisfied smile. Yoo-hyun smiled back as he met her emerald eyes. He saw her face oveid with the face of ten yearster. -It was a good negotiation. I hope to see you often, Mr. Han Yoo-hyun. At that time, Yoo-hyun was a group manager who had contributed to the brand agreement between Han Group and Channel Group. As a reward, he was able to meet Laura Parker, the vice president of Channel Company. She was a person who valued actions more than words, and reality more than image. That meant she had to see concrete results first. And if she saw satisfactory results? ¡°I like this. I want to use this panel for Channel Phone 2. Can I know the production schedule?¡± She was faster than anyone else in making decisions. She was the type to go for it and see what happens. That was Laura Parker¡¯s personality. She nodded her head toward her employee. The quick-witted employee tranted her words into English for her. The people who heard that were shocked once again. She hadpletely changed her words from threatening to use anotherpany. Kim Sung Deuk, the Manager, looked at Park Seung Woo, the assistant manager, and Yoo-hyun alternately with wide eyes. He had a lot to say, but he had to minimize it in front of the customer. He whispered in Korean. ¡°Good job, Assistant Manager Park. When is the panel developmentpleted?¡± ¡°February next year.¡± ¡°Okay. There are four months left. It should be enough to tune some minor things. How about it? Mr. Shin.¡± ¡°¡­¡± While they were talking in Korean, Laura Parker was still touching the mockup. Kim Sung Deuk, the Manager, thought it was a good chance to finalize the deal. He looked past Shin Chan Yong, the silent manager, and moved his eyes to Park Seung Woo, who wasposed. ¡°No, Assistant Manager Park checked it, so let¡¯s go with that schedule.¡± ¡°Me¡­¡± Park Seung Woo opened his mouth with an awkward expression. Yoo-hyun poked his side with a mistake-like gesture. ¡®Sorry.¡¯ He then nodded his eyes and pointed at Oh Jae Hwan, the team leader, with his chin. There was no need to open his mouth here. The decision had to be made by Oh Jae Hwan, the team leader. Oh Jae Hwan, who had been staring at Shin Chan Yong, finally nodded his head. ¡°Let¡¯s do that. Let¡¯s match the Channel schedule.¡± ¡°Got it. I¡¯ll tell Laura Parker right away.¡± Kim Sung Deuk immediately told Laura Parker the schedule. While he was talking to Laura Parker for a moment, Oh Jae Hwan looked at Park Seung Woo and Shin Chan Yong alternately and said, ¡°You must have heard it, but the water has already spilled. What are you going to do with the person in charge? Mr. Shin, do you want to just hand over Channel Phone to Assistant Manager Park?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Shin Chan Yong looked conflicted until the end. But he had no choice. Wasn¡¯t it the panel that Laura Parker praised? It was too risky to take it out now that he saw such a sweet fruit in front of him. ¡°Fine. Let¡¯s do that then¡­¡± ¡°No. Of course I have to do it.¡± Shin Chan Yong¡¯s choice was ¡®go¡¯ in the end. Yoo-hyun knew it well too, but he was never the type to choose by being pushed back. He had to make itpletely his own once he made up his mind. That was why he made excuses to Kim Sung Deuk who came back after finishing the conversation. ¡°Actually, I should have done the demo today, but I asked Assistant Manager Park Seung Woofor a favor because he was in charge of the panel before.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Park Seung Woo blinked his eyes, speechless. He imed that he did it all. That way, he could get the trust of Kim Sung Deuk and Laura Parker. It was a very foolish choice. How could he lie so tantly without blinking an eye? It was absurd from his point of view. That¡¯s when Oh Jae Hwan intervened. ¡°Mr. Shin is right. We were nning to hand it over soon.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°That¡¯s what we agreed with the person in charge. Right, Assistant Manager Park?¡± ¡°Yes¡­¡± Park Seung Woo had only one choice in that situation. He didn¡¯t have any desire to have it in the first ce, and he even wanted to get rid of it. Still, he couldn¡¯t hide his unfair expression. He had prepared and achieved something, but he felt like it was taken away from him. His face was so wrinkled that he looked really unfair. ¡®Very good.¡¯ Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly. His expression was so colorful that his unfair expression was also excellent. Thanks to that, Oh Jae Hwan seemed sorry and restless. He might feel unfair now, but this was actually a benefit for Park Seung Woo. HPDA3 was nothing but a time bomb. Channel Phone 2 also failed. When low-end touch phones becamemon, the reality was reversed. The expensive Channel Phone with the same performance lost its purchasing power. And then, smartphones appeared and the premium of Channel Phone disappeared. Yoo-hyun looked at Shin Chan Yong when he met his eyes. He grinned slyly. ¡®Did you see? You had no choice but to lose.¡¯ His eyes seemed to say that. At times like this, he should make a angry expression once. Yoo-hyun bit his lower lip slightly and clenched his fist. Did his detailed emotional expression work? Shin Chan Yong¡¯s mouth stretched to his ears. He patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder andplimented him. ¡°You did a good job today.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun was sincerely grateful. ¡®You¡¯re dead.¡¯ The meeting ended with Yoo-hyun¡¯s smile. That day, the sales team¡¯s Lee Kyung Hoon director called his right-hand man. ¡°Mr. Song.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Song Ho Chan, the deputy director of the sales team, quickly approached. ¡°What did the ICpany president say?¡± ¡°He said that the performance of the modified product that we are going to send out will not be very good either. It¡¯s because the schedule is so urgent that it can¡¯t be helped.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It would be strange if it worked at once. Of course we have to make it that way.¡± ¡°We have already aligned our mouths with thepany side, so don¡¯t worry. With this, the production period of the HPDA3 panel will be extended by at least three months.¡± ¡°Good job. You¡¯ll be worth seeing at the executive personnel time. Hahaha.¡± Jo Chan Young, the senior executive, who didn¡¯t know anything and clung to his PDA, was about to fall over. After that, his position was naturally taken by him. Everything was going well as he expected. Except for one thing. ¡°Tsk tsk, I told you it wouldn¡¯t work¡­¡± ¡°Is it because of Mr. Shin?¡± Lee Kyung Hoon director snorted and brought his mouth to the coffee cup. He couldn¡¯t believe it as he thought about it. How dare he choose Senior Executive Jo Chan Young? ¡°Some stupid people can¡¯t even take a chance when they are given one.¡± ¡°They are short-sighted.¡± ¡°Yeah. I have to admit it. I was more stupid than him for trying to raise that short-sighted guy once.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant, no.¡± ¡°Hahaha, I know. I know.¡± Director Lee Kyung Hoonughed so hard that his shoulders shook. If anyone was around, they might have been surprised by the unfamiliarughtering from the director¡¯s seat. But now all the team members were gone. ¡°What should we do?¡± ¡°Leaving him alone doesn¡¯t seem too bad.¡± ¡°Leave him alone?¡± ¡°What if we need himter as a scapegoat? There is no one better to use than him.¡± ¡°Hahaha, you¡¯re so heartless when ites to this, Mr. Song. Well, you¡¯re not wrong.¡± Lee Kyung Hoon director smiled again. At the same time, Yoo-hyun faced Manager Shin Chan Yongacross the table in his office. Next to Manager Shin Chan Yong was Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan, and next to Yoo-hyun was Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo. Senior Executive Director Jo Chan Young sat in the upper seat. ¡°Assistant Manager Park, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡± ¡°No, sir.¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo bowed his head at Senior Executive Director Jo Chan Young¡¯s words. His face was slightly flushed and he bit his lower lip, making a truly unfair expression. ¡°No way. Say what you want to say.¡± ¡°No¡­¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo didn¡¯t lift his head until the end. His shoulders even twitched as if he was angry. Seeing that, Senior Executive Director Jo Chan Young felt embarrassed and said something kind that he didn¡¯t usually say. ¡°I know why you¡¯re upset. I know how hard you worked on this difficult project.¡± ¡°Yes¡­¡± He even consoled him as if that wasn¡¯t enough. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I know all your efforts. I¡¯ll take care of you so you won¡¯t feel bad. Mr. Oh.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°Give him the incentive for being in charge, right? He worked hard.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll do that.¡± He ended up taking care of Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo at this ce. He personally said to put Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo on the list of rewards that go out every quarter. ¡°Th-thank you.¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo stuttered without lifting his head. He got a much bigger result than he expected. -When you meet the person in charge, make an unfair expression. You¡¯re good at that. Do you think they would give you an extra cake if you didn¡¯t cry like a baby? That was what Manager Kim Hyun Min advised Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo. At that time, Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo shook his head and said he would be lucky if they didn¡¯t give him a rotten cake. But after seeing Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan attitude change 180 degrees after Channel Phone 2 meeting, he changed his mind. He realized btedly that when they felt sorry for him, they wanted to give him more. So when he came into the office, he even made a rather pathetic expression. ¡®That¡¯s right. That¡¯s how you get it.¡¯ Yoo-hyun was satisfied inwardly. There is no boss who will appreciate you for just working hard. You have to appeal yourself enough. Whether you make an unfair expression like now, or act arrogant. As long as you don¡¯t go over the line, getting more is not cheating but ability. Senior Executive Jo Chan Young, who didn¡¯t know anything, chuckled. ¡°Thank you for what. Assistant Manager Park worked hard. Hahaha.¡± The atmosphere in the office was very good. It was a very ironic situation where he was scolded all year long and only became warm when he handed over the project. ¡°Mr. Shin, are you getting the handover well from Assistant ManagerPark?¡± ¡°Yes. Most of it was what I already knew, so there is no big trouble.¡± Manager Shin Chan Yong confidently answered Senior Executive Jo Chan Young question. ¡°Haha, as expected.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, sir. It¡¯s not an easy project, but I¡¯ll show you that I can seed once it¡¯s in my hands.¡± He also appealed his ability while saying what Senior Executive Jo Chan Young wanted to hear. ¡°I really feel relieved with Mr. Shin. It seems like it will go well. Hahaha.¡± ¡°Yes. I think so too. Hahaha.¡± Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan also agreed with him. He was also trying to appeal his role in the middle. The situation seemed to go well thanks to Manager Shin Chan Yong. From Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo¡¯s point of view, it could have been a situation where he felt bad, but he ratherughed along. He got a reward that he never received, and he took over the handover without much to do. He had no reason to hate it. The warm atmosphere continued as Senior Executive Director Jo Chan Young¡¯s eyes turned to Yoo-hyun. It was a look full of respect. ¡°Did Yoo-hyun help with the PDA project?¡± Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan answered Senior Executive Director Jo Chan Young¡¯s question. ¡°Yes, sir. He followed Assistant Manager Park on business trips and worked hard on seminars. He also did the demo demonstration himself for Channel Phone 2.¡± ¡°I heard that from Manager Kim Sung Deuk too. He said he¡¯s a smart guy.¡± As he listened to their conversation, a feeling of uneasiness crept up on him. Chapter 79: Chapter 79:
Chapter 79 He felt like he was being pushed into the PDA project for no reason. Yoo-hyun quickly passed the ball to Park Seung Woo before he could say more. ¡°Actually, I didn¡¯t do anything. I just followed what Park told me.¡± ¡°Haha, you sound like you have a lot of affection for the PDA panel.¡± The atmosphere was not easy to get out of, so Yoo-hyun decided to go along with Jo Chan Young¡¯s wishes. ¡°It¡¯s true that I was very interested in the PDA project because it was such an important project.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°But, I¡¯m still not done with OJT, so I want to learn more from Park Seung Woo.¡± He didn¡¯t want to be on the same side as Jo Chan Young. But Jo Chan Young persisted. ¡°You could learn more from Manager Shin, don¡¯t you think? And do what you like at the same time.¡± ¡°I know that Manager Shin Chan Yong is an amazing person and I have a lot to learn from him, but I want to work more with Park Seung Woo. I think it would be very meaningful for my career.¡± ¡°You might be missing a good opportunity, you know?¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. I think working under Assistant Manager Park is a better opportunity for me.¡± ¡°Huh, you¡¯re too loyal to your mentor. That¡¯s not all there is to it¡­¡± Jo Chan Young was disappointed. Yoo-hyun turned his head and met Park Seung Woo¡¯s eyes. His eyes were shaking violently. He felt a mix of affection and guilt. He hoped he didn¡¯t misunderstand him. He really didn¡¯t want to go to Shin Chan Yong. ¡°What a waste¡­¡± Jo Chan Young was about to say something else when Park Seung Woo raised his voice. ¡°Sir, I really want to keep him.¡± As he suddenly expressed his will, Oh Jae Hwan Team Leader frowned and intervened. ¡°Assistant Manager Park, the sir is talking.¡± ¡°Oh, it¡¯s okay. It¡¯s okay. Hmm¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Then Jo Chan Young brushed his chin and stopped him. He thought for a moment and then spoke to Yoo-hyun again. ¡°I¡¯m saying this because I think highly of you. The start of your career is very important, you know.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± ¡°Park is great, of course, but it would also be a big help to see how a major project ispleted from the sidelines.¡± ¡°I feel like I would be a nuisance to Manager Shin. But if he ever needs a hand, I¡¯ll do my best to help.¡± Park Seung Woo was surprised and looked at Yoo-hyun. He didn¡¯t need to worry. Manager Shin Chan Yong was not someone who would ept him. He was someone who had to take everything for himself. He could see his twisted mind without even looking at it. Then Jo Chan Young¡¯s gaze shifted. ¡°Well. Manager Shin¡¯s opinion is the most important. What do you think?¡± ¡°What can a newbie do to help?¡± ¡°Huh, that¡¯s true, but still, Yoo-hyun is pretty smart, you know.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Manager Shin Chan Yong tly refused, and Jo Chan Young said no more. What could he do if the person himself didn¡¯t want him? Yoo-hyun met Park Seung Woo¡¯s eyes again. Only then did his eyes curve like crescents. A littleter. The situation was turning around. -HPDA3 panel handover. It was what was written in Park Seung Woo¡¯s work section during the team weekly report. It was rare to hand over a project that was going well unless someone quit in the middle. So the team members were curious. Oh Jae Hwan Team Leader crushed their curiosity with one word. ¡°It¡¯s a decision made by the sir to put more effort into the PDA side, so just know that. Manager Shin will have to work hard from now on.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°I guess part 2 will have a lot of trouble. Deputy Manager Choi, please support Manager Shin well.¡± ¡°Got it.¡± Oh Jae Hwan Team Leader turned his gaze to Park Seung Woo. He still looked sorry. ¡°You¡¯ll have some free time now, right?¡± ¡°Well, I¡¯m thinking of developing a low-cost full-touch phone panel as one of the backup ns for PDA.¡± ¡°The contest you mentioned before?¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan looked displeased. He didn¡¯t like him doing something that wouldn¡¯t work in the first ce. ¡°Okay. Give it a try.¡± But he gave him a positive answer anyway. It was because of the remaining bit of guilt he felt. There was no reason for him to feel that way at all. The PDA project seemed like it was done, but it was still a ticking time bomb. It was the result of Yoo-hyun unconsciously nting the idea that ¡®HPDA3 is a huge hit¡¯ through the seminar and the Channel Phone 2 demo. The team members¡¯ reactions were the same. They had no interest in the contest. It was impossible, and even if they got lucky and won, that was it. No one envied Park Seung Woo for getting the chance to prepare for the contest as an official task. They just looked at him with pity. Maybe that¡¯s why? After the weekly report, words of constion came from everywhere. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m fine.¡± Park Seung Woo answered cheerfully, but people shook their heads and patted his shoulder before passing by. Some people shook their heads sadly. They thought he was holding back. ¡°Really, I¡¯m fine¡­ Do I look that pitiful?¡± ¡°A little.¡± ¡°Right, huh? A little?¡± Park Seung Woo got up btedly, but Yoo-hyun had already left the meeting room. The pork soup restaurant in front of thepany. At the ce where all the part 3 members gathered, Manager Kim Hyun Min chuckled at Park Seung Woo. ¡°It¡¯s all because that kid¡¯s face looks so wronged.¡± ¡°Hey, Manager, are you making up stories again?¡± Park Seung Woo grumbled, but Manager Kim Hyun Min didn¡¯t stop at all. ¡°Right. What did the team leader say to me? He asked me to take care of your performance evaluation at the end of the year. He said he was sorry. What a funny guy. Why does he ask me to do that?¡± ¡°What can¡¯t you take care of?¡± ¡°Hehe, I¡¯ll have to treat you well to take care of you. You can¡¯t be an emotional leader like that.¡± ¡°Team Leader.¡± ¡°Huh? Look at this kid. He¡¯s making a wronged face again. Oh dear, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Manager Kim Hyun Min kept teasing him, and Park Seung Woo¡¯s face turned red. It was a bit too much, but Park Seung Woo¡¯s face really looked wronged. ¡°Puhahaha.¡± Kim Young Gil, who was close to Park Seung Woo,ughed so hard that he held his stomach. The others also tried to hold back theirughter that was leaking out of their mouths. They looked happy and lively, but in fact, it was the first time that all the part 3 members attended the dinner. It was because Manager Kim Hyun Min was a veryissez-faire style and didn¡¯t force them to go to dinner. Thanks to that, the atmosphere was rxed. But because they didn¡¯t meet often, there was also a wall between them. Ironically, that wall started to crumble when the PDA project moved to part 2. It was a result of sympathy for Park Seung Woo and resentment for part 2. There was also pity for Yoo-hyun. Manager Choi Min Hee asked carefully. ¡°Is Yoo-hyun okay? He seemed like he wanted to do it when I saw him at the seminar.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine. I like working with Park better.¡± ¡°Come on, make some sense. What¡¯s so good about that big guy?¡± Manager Kim Hyun Min intervened and Park Seung Woo joined in. ¡°Manager, you always ruin the mood. Do you think he¡¯s doing it for no reason? He¡¯s doing it because he¡¯s worth it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why it¡¯s weird, you bastard.¡± Manager Kim Hyun Min smiled sarcastically and gave him a jab. Manager Choi Min Hee ignored the noise around her and focused on Yoo-hyun. She thought Yoo-hyun was different from Park Seung Woo. He was quick-witted and smart, and knew how to appeal himself. He could easily seed here if he had a little ambition. He could have more opportunities than others, and get better evaluations even if he failed the same way. She had been like that in the past, and Manager Shin Chan Yong was like that now. She thought Yoo-hyun would be like that too. ¡®No, different.¡¯ If she were in the same situation, she would have chosen the project instead of the weak mentor. Thepany evaluates people by their performance after all. But Yoo-hyun chose the person over the visible performance. It didn¡¯t exin his career so far if he did it because he was a newbie and didn¡¯t know better. ¡®Then why?¡¯ Then Manager Kim Hyun Min suddenly cut in. ¡°Choi Manager, why are you so serious?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Manager Choi doesn¡¯t understand why Yoo-hyun follows Park around either?¡± ¡°No. I was just curious. Yoo-hyun looked happy.¡± ¡°Yeah. What are youughing about all the time? Is your work fun?¡± Manager Kim Hyun Min poured alcohol into Yoo-hyun¡¯s ss and said. Yoo-hyun covered his ss with his hand and turned his head to drink it before putting it down on the table. Thud. The eyes of the people around him gathered for a moment. Yoo-hyun looked at each of them in turn and answered. ¡°I¡¯m happy.¡± ¡°What makes you happy?¡± ¡°Just everything. It¡¯s fun to talk with you seniors like this, and it¡¯s fun to have a cup of tea at work.¡± ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± ¡°I really enjoy meeting people andughing and talking at work. I also feel fulfilled when I feel like I¡¯m helping a little bit.¡± Yoo-hyun was sincere. When he decided to work again, he didn¡¯t have any intention of finding joy. He only thought of correcting his past mistakes. But as he fixed the wrong things little by little, something he hadn¡¯t seen before came into his sight. How much Park Seung Woo took care of him. Why Manager Kim Hyun Min was soissez-faire with his part members. Why Manager Choi Min Hee had to leave early. What kind of effort Kim Young Gil was making. What Chan Ho¡¯s troubles were. The more he learned about their stories, the happier he was. From then on, the time he spent with them became more meaningful. Heughed with them, got angry with them, felt sad with them, and enjoyed with them. He shared their joys and sorrows and created stories with them. He was no longer a loner who had no one to confide in. He gained good people who couldn¡¯t be bought with money. How could he not be happy now? Manager Kim Hyun Min, who wouldn¡¯t understand even if he died and came back to life, said mockingly. ¡°This kid is really funny. What¡¯s so fun about that? Getting paid is the most fun.¡± ¡°I¡¯m still a newbie, so I don¡¯t know much. I¡¯ll be waiting for quitting time soon.¡± Kim Young Gil alsoughed it off. They nodded their heads as if they agreed, and held out their sses. They said that, but they all had wrinkles around their eyes. They didn¡¯t mind having a junior who enjoyed being with them. ng. Manager Choi Min Hee, who had been sparing her alcohol, offered a ss to Yoo-hyun. When Yoo-hyun took it, she poured him a drink and smiled brightly. ¡°I hope you stay happy like this for a long time.¡± ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll try to do that.¡± ¡°You have to enjoy your work to do that.¡± Manager Kim Hyun Min cut in again. He could have let it go, but Yoo-hyun wanted to nt a seed here. ¡°I enjoy working on the contest with Park.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not work.¡± ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no point in winning the contest. There¡¯s no product to back it up.¡± Even in the same part, the evaluation of the contest was different. It was obvious that it wouldn¡¯t work. Yoo-hyun asked as if he didn¡¯t understand. ¡°Can¡¯t we make one if there isn¡¯t one?¡± ¡°We can¡¯t make it. The phone business unit has to say they want it for us to make it.¡± It was a reasonable thing to say. How could they make a product without a customer? No matter how good the panel was, it was useless if there was no phone to use it right away. But he had to change his perspective now. Chapter 80: Chapter 80:
Chapter 80 That¡¯s when Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, interrupted. ¡°Isn¡¯t it the product nning team¡¯s role to make such a product for the customer?¡± He repeated the exact same words that Yoo-hyun had said to him a while ago, without changing a single syble. Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, smiled slyly as he met Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. He had definitely changed. In the past, Park Seung-woo was not like this. He was not the kind of person who would say such things in front of people, with such confidence. Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up under the table. He snorted and shrugged his shoulders. On the other hand, the others looked at Park Seung-woo with disbelief. Kim Hyun-min, the manager, said with a click of his tongue. ¡°Are you filming apany drama right now?¡± ¡°No. Isn¡¯t it true? If wee up with a brilliant concept and a super cheap panel, customers will buy it, right?¡± ¡°Do you think you can do that in the contest?¡± ¡°Of course. Of course! I can¡¯t do it alone. I need your help.¡± Park Seung-woo blurted out some nonsense and bowed his head deeply. Just exin it better. Yoo-hyun bit his tongue. Well, it was brave of him to say that much while he was drunk. In this situation where the atmosphere could get awkward, Yoo-hyun enthusiastically epted his words. ¡°There are many experts in our part. If we work together, I think we can create a great result.¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was a brief silence. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, looked at them one by one and chuckled. ¡°Now that I see it, the mentor and the mentee are the same kind of people.¡± He shook his head as if he was speechless, but he couldn¡¯t hide his pleased expression. He knew very well that the biggest problem of the part was that the projects were too fragmented. Since he had decided to do well, he wanted to find a way to gather the part members somehow. He turned his gaze. ¡°What do you think, Manager Choi?¡± ¡°I need more work. I have to negotiate with Hyunil Automobile soon. There¡¯s no way I can help.¡± She had too much work to do. There was no reason to care about a contest that didn¡¯t guarantee any results. That was the same for the other employees. Yoo-hyun knew that too. It was his job to fix that from now on. Whooing. Park Seung-woo, who was drunk, leaned back on the park bench and sighed. ¡°Ah, the wind is so cool and nice.¡± ¡°I agree.¡± Yoo-hyun, who was sitting next to him, felt the same way. Maybe because it waste at night, the wind blowing was especially cool. The other part members had finished their dinner and went home. Only two of them sat on the bench and looked at the sky while feeling the wind. Jiing. Then Park Seung-woo¡¯s phone received a message. He checked the content andughed out loud. ¡°Haha, I got a text from my boss.¡± ¡°What did he say?¡± ¡°He just said to have a good time. It¡¯s amazing. He¡¯s not the kind of person who says that.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Park Seung-woo looked at Yoo-hyun with a bright face. It was his mentee¡¯s advice to take a picture with Jo Chan-young, the executive director, who gave him an incentive for dinner and send it to him. He hated it at first, but after doing it, he received a friendly text from Jo Chan-young. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°What for? I didn¡¯t do anything.¡± ¡°Kid. You always say that.¡± ¡°Should I say something else this time?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and retorted. Park Seung-woo looked at him cautiously and asked. ¡°Are you really okay? Following me to prepare for the contest.¡± ¡°Why? Don¡¯t you have confidence?¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s not always good to have confidence.¡± ¡°What if it¡¯s not good? You still get paid anyway.¡± Yoo-hyun said something absurd and Park Seung-wooughed heartily. ¡°What? Hahaha. That¡¯s right. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Park Seung-wooughed and got up from his seat. ¡°Let¡¯s go. We have to start a new day tomorrow.¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s go.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Park Seung-woo¡¯s back as he walked ahead of him. -I¡¯m going to quit my job. I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m supposed to be your senior but I can¡¯t show you a good side. He remembered the image of Park Seung-woo, who was staggering while drunk in the past. His back looked very small then. It still wobbled now. Then Park Seung-woo turned around. ¡°What are you doing? Hurry up.¡± In front of Yoo-hyun, there was Park Seung-woo, who looked bigger than anyone else. He didn¡¯t see the defeated look that he had in the past anymore. ¡°Coming.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled happily. ¡­ The next day, the same routine started as always. That didn¡¯t mean that the work was always the same. -Color phone On Park Seung-woo¡¯s monitor, there was arge text and a rectangr box with a phone shape. He had already decided on the reasons why he needed a budget full-touch phone, the expected sales volume, the price reduction n, and the detailed concept. The only thing that held him back was the schedule. ¡°There¡¯s not enough time¡­¡± Park Seung-woo muttered to himself. Budget meant cheap. He thought that the best way to differentiate himself was to make a full-touch panel very cheaply. To do that, he needed to standardize the production line first. It was the most suitable way to use the same line as the existing one in terms of production schedule and efficiency. The problem was the schedule. To use themon line as a backup for HPDA3 panel, the development had to bepleted by March next year at thetest. Within that time, he had to reduce the prices of variousponents such as liquid crystal, film, IC, power, etc. of the panel innovatively. Of course, he also had to secure productivity. Yoo-hyun also thought carefully next to him. ¡®It¡¯s not easy.¡¯ If it was just abouting up with an idea, Park Seung-woo could do it by himself. But this was not an idea contest, but a productization contest. To rank high, he needed very detailed and specific schedules and implementation ns. For this, he had to consult with various rted departments that were involved in the production process and coordinate the schedule and production methods with them. Not to mention, he also had to pay attention to the overall appearance and concept of the phone as well as the panel. Park Seung-woo, the manager, couldn¡¯t do it alone. Yoo-hyun¡¯s help was also limited. They needed more people to work on the field. ¡®How do I do this?¡¯ There was only one way. He had to make the part-timers join them. And to do that? ¡°I¡¯ll have to use some tricks.¡± ¡°Huh? What did you say?¡± Yoo-hyun muttered and Park Seung-woo asked. ¡°No, nothing. I was just wondering if I could help you with anything.¡± ¡°You just think about the mockup. Oh, it must be hard for you.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Yoo-hyun asked and Park Seung-woo answered with a dark face. ¡°It¡¯s moreplicated than you think.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°Ah, wait a minute. Let me finish this and I¡¯ll send you the list of vendors and the development guidelines.¡± Mockup. Yoo-hyun had modified the mockup for Channel Phone 2 demo before, but it was just a minor tweak on something that was already done. But making a new mockup was apletely different story. He had to meet with vendors and coordinate the schedule, discuss the development concept and make drawings, make the mockup based on the drawings and fit it into the panel, make a controller that can disy images on the panel, and also think about what images to disy and so on. As Park Seung-woo said, it was a lot of work. Especially since this time it was not a simple LCD panel mockup. They had to make a mockup that looked like a real phone. Of course, it was more advanced than the usual LCD business unit mockups. Yoo-hyun noticed that and moved. ¡°No, don¡¯t worry about it. You have your own work to do. I¡¯ll try to find out myself. I think Chan-ho senior knows about it.¡± ¡°Oh, Chan-ho was in charge of thest product mockup, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Park Seung-woo¡¯s eyes sparkled at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. ¡°Good. He might be better than me. Don¡¯t push yourself too hard. Just think of it as learning. It¡¯s not something a newbie can handle by himself.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded and turned his head to look at Lee Chan-ho. He remembered what he had said at thest drinking party when he was drunk. -You¡¯re lucky. You have a good mentor¡­ and your work is appreciated¡­ Poo¡­ It was the moment when his suppressed feelings leaked out. He was embarrassed even in his drunken state and soon got up from his seat. There was nothing Yoo-hyun could do for him in that situation. Lee Chan-ho had never led a project proactively. He always supported someone else¡¯s project from behind. What he mainly did was making mockups. What Yoo-hyun noticed was that he had never failed to make mockups on time. He must have paid a lot of attention between the development team and the vendors. But since it was not his main task, he didn¡¯t get recognition from his team. He probably didn¡¯t even know if he was doing well or not. He needed his help this time. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and went to Lee Chan-ho¡¯s side. He was talking on the phone with a tense expression. ¡°Yes, yes. No, no. Yes. I understand.¡± He seemed to have some trouble with his work. What he was doing now was preparing for the European electronics exhibition that startedst year. Usually, when there is an exhibition, the mobile business unit shows off their finished products with Hanseong Electronics¡¯ name on them. But this time, LCD business unit¡¯s new panels were also disyed. They even made a separate booth for their disy. That meant they had more things to prepare than usual. ¡°¡­Yes. I¡¯ll send it right away. Yes.¡± Lee Chan-ho hung up the phone and looked at Yoo-hyun who was staring at him. ¡°What do you want?¡± ¡°No, nothing. I¡¯ll ask youter.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯m kind of busy right now. I have to prepare for a meeting.¡± LCD business unit¡¯s European exhibition response n If he only had to deal with the mobile group¡¯s disy, he wouldn¡¯t be so pressed for time. Apparently, he was collecting data from TV and IT groups as well. Usually, the person who organizes the meeting is responsible for collecting all the data. But why was he holding that? He had never been to an overseas exhibition before. How could he organize a meeting where people from other groups also attend? And he was only a two-year employee. The reason was obvious. He was taken advantage of. A littleter. Lee Chan-ho ran out with hisptop in his hand. He was so busy that he didn¡¯t even take hisptop adapter. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy director, who was passing by, asked. ¡°Why is he so busy?¡± ¡°I think he¡¯s going to attend an exhibition meeting. But director, is it right for him to organize data for the whole business unit?¡± ¡°No. Why? That¡¯s supposed to be done by the sales team.¡± Kim Hyun-min asked incredulously. As expected, he was doing someone else¡¯s work and his boss didn¡¯t even know. That¡¯s why he didn¡¯t get any recognition even though he worked hard. Lee Chan-ho was good at everything, but hecked one thing: reporting skills. He couldn¡¯tmunicate his work properly, so he couldn¡¯t get any recognition. He just did the work that was dumped on him, which could be seen as having a good sense of responsibility, but it was actually ack of skill. The problems that umted inside would eventually explode. Yoo-hyun boldly stepped in. ¡°Actually¡­¡± ¡°What? Bring him here right now.¡± Kim Hyun-min¡¯s eyes were filled with anger. He wasn¡¯t happy that someone from another department was using his subordinate. He went to Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader, with a smirk. A few minutester, he came back and said. ¡°The team leader was angry too. Hurry up.¡± Yoo-hyun felt a sense of satisfaction inside. ¡°I¡¯ll go.¡± ¡°Go quickly.¡± Kim Hyun-min¡¯s voice was cold. Chapter 81: Chapter 81:
Chapter 81 At that moment. Lee Chan-ho was frantically connecting hisptop to the projector in the conference room. The email only said to attend the meeting, so he didn¡¯t even know he had to bring hisptop. -If the youngest doesn¡¯t take care of it, who will? I have to make the materials and bring theptop too? That¡¯s what Byun Jin-woo, a senior manager of the sales team, said on the phone in the morning. At first, he thought he only had to bring hisptop. But what was this? Somehow, he ended up presenting the materials that the sales team had asked him topile. And it seemed like they were pushing him to be the person in charge. Byun Jin-woo, who had a friendly smile on his face, sat next to him and said. ¡°This is a good opportunity to impress the people from other groups. I¡¯ll help you if you need it.¡± ¡°What? Yes.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t be left out in this kind of situation. You have to show confidence in what you can do. You know what I mean?¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Soon, people from the TV, IT business unit marketing, and sales teams came in one by one. There were also staff from the general affairs team who supported the exhibition and staff from the future product research center who were in charge of development. If it was just a matter of disying products, the product nning team could handle it with the development team. But this case was different. It was an official home appliance exhibition held in Berlin. It was a ce where they met with countless customers, so sales and marketing had to be done together. And not only LCD panels, but also OLED panels that were being developed by the future product research center were demonstrated to show off their future technology. There were many panels that Lee Chan-ho didn¡¯t even know about being disyed at the same time. Could he really handle this meeting properly? A question popped up in his head. It was Yoo-hyun¡¯s turn to step up. Before the meeting started, Yoo-hyun hurried over to Lee Chan-ho and whispered in his ear. ¡°The team leader told you toe back right away.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°He was very angry. He asked why you were doing other department¡¯s work.¡± Lee Chan-ho was startled. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°He said you have toe with me within five minutes.¡± Yoo-hyun looked serious, making Lee Chan-ho more nervous. Meanwhile, Byun Jin-woo, who was chatting with other people, revealed his intentions tantly. ¡°This time, our youngest will be in charge. Please help him a lot. Haha.¡± ¡°Of course. We¡¯re in the same business unit.¡± ¡°Are you sure? It¡¯s a lot of work.¡± The opinions of other team members came in one after another. They didn¡¯t seem to care much since it wasn¡¯t their work. But there were some people who were worried. However, Byun Jin-woo looked unfazed. -Well done. It was our group¡¯s turn to be in charge, right? Don¡¯t bother yourself with annoying chores like being a person in charge. Just pass it on to another team. The part leader even praised him for his good idea. It was natural. Preparing for an exhibition was no joke. It was hard enough to take care of their own group, let alone the whole business unit. He was indeed the person in charge of the European exhibition, but he had no reason to buy such trouble. There were plenty of people who could work. He just had to make them work and enjoy the sweet fruits himself. Yoo-hyun helped Lee Chan-ho by adding a weight on his side by bringing in the team leader. He responded to the opponent who pushed him with his rank with the same rank. Now the choice was up to Lee Chan-ho. Then, Byun Jin-woo poked Lee Chan-ho¡¯s side sharply. ¡°What are you doing? Start presenting already.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you see people waiting? This is how you get recognized by the people in your business unit. This kind of opportunity is rare.¡± Lee Chan-ho hesitated and said to Byun Jin-woo. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. The team leader told me toe right away.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? Why now?¡± ¡°I have to go. I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Just put your name on it as a person in charge. I¡¯ll cover everything else for you.¡± Yoo-hyun snickered inwardly as he listened quietly. ¡®He¡¯s lying.¡¯ Once your name is on as a person in charge, it¡¯s hard to change itter. Changing itter would be a burden for even the team leaders. Then it would not be a matter of person to person, but a matter of team to team. Lee Chan-ho hesitated and wasted time, and eventually someone spoke up. ¡°Just let Senior Byun do it. He looks like he wants to do it anyway. Why are you pushing him so hard?¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s not it. We agreed to do it this way¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s hurry up. We¡¯re all busy people.¡± ¡°Yes, sir. I¡¯ll just talk to him for a moment.¡± Byun Jin-woo smiled awkwardly and growled at Lee Chan-ho in a low voice. ¡°Are you really not going to listen to me?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. The team leader¡­¡± ¡°The team leader what? This is a group matter. And do you think the team leader willst longer than me?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Lee Chan-ho bowed his head as if he was a sinner. No, he didn¡¯t do anything wrong, so why was he bowing his head? And to someone who wasn¡¯t even on the same team. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t stand it anymore and stepped in. He put his phone to his ear and said. There was no one on the other end of the conversation, of course. ¡°Yes, sir. I was just about to take Senior Chan-ho back. Yes. I understand.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Byun Jin-woo had nothing to say because he heard the voice clearly. He couldn¡¯t hold him back when the team leader called him. He eventually gave up and waved his hand. ¡°Fine, fine. Why would I bother with a kid like you? Sigh¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯ll go then.¡± Lee Chan-ho apologized and left his seat. Lee Chan-ho, who returned to his seat, still had a doubtful feeling. ¡®What the hell happened?¡¯ He asked Yoo-hyun again if the team leader really said that, but the answer was the same. Was it true? He tried to ask the team leader, but he wasn¡¯t at his seat. It was absurd. Lee Chan-ho was lost in thought for a while. A littleter. Kim Hyun-min, the manager, called Lee Chan-ho and scolded him. ¡°Hey, you should have told me in advance.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not asking you to apologize, I¡¯m telling you not to write nonsense. You should have reported it if you were unsure.¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Lee Chan-ho had a lot to say. It was partly Kim Hyun-min¡¯s fault that he couldn¡¯t report it. He always told him to do it on his own, but how could he make a judgment? Kim Hyun-min seemed to feel guilty as well and snapped at him. ¡°Hey, I¡¯m asking for a report now. Just do it.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± It was happening right behind him, so Yoo-hyun heard it. Yoo-hyun asked Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager. ¡°Is Chan-ho senior free now?¡± ¡°Maybe he is?¡± ¡°I heard the mockup was really hard. It would be nice if he could help us.¡± ¡°Right? I think so too.¡± Park Seung-woo nodded with a responsible face and got up from his seat. Then he walked briskly toward Kim Hyun-min and poked his side. ¡°What? Why? Do you want me to assign Chan-ho to you?¡± ¡°Yes. There¡¯s no one with more mockup experience than him.¡± Good job. He should praise him like that when he gave him work. That way, the worker would feel motivated. ¡°Are you just saying that?¡± ¡°Hey, if the contest goes well, we¡¯ll share the prize.¡± ¡°Oh, really?¡± If there was a proper reward added to that, there was nothing toin about. Who would refuse a reward even if the chance was low? It was like feeling good when a friend who bought a lottery ticket said ¡®I¡¯ll give you half if I win¡¯. Especially if he could get recognition in the process, it would be perfect. He hadn¡¯t even started yet, but Lee Chan-ho¡¯s eyes sparkled. Kim Hyun-min asked him. ¡°Chan-ho, do you have more preparations for the exhibition?¡± ¡°If we only do ours, we¡¯re done.¡± ¡°What do you want to do? Do you want to try the contest?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± He was hesitant to take on the work suddenly. Well, whatever. He should step up at times like this. Yoo-hyun, who had approached from behind, pushed Park Seung-woo slightly. It was to push him forward. At the same time, as if they had nned it, his mouth opened. ¡°I thought about giving it to Yoo-hyun, but it¡¯s not an easy task. Chan-ho, please help me out. It will be rewarding as much as it is difficult.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I think you can do well too. I saw your data and you prepared well. What do you think?¡± ¡°¡­I¡¯ll try.¡± When Kim Hyun-min asked again, Lee Chan-ho finally nodded. From his perspective, who wanted to do challenging and leading work, this was more meaningful than preparing for the exhibition. As soon as the words fell, Park Seung-woo smiled brightly and grabbed Lee Chan-ho¡¯s hand tightly. ¡°As expected! I trust you, Chan-ho.¡± Kim Hyun-min asked with a tongue click. ¡°Then what about Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°He has something else to do in his own way.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°There¡¯s something like that. I¡¯ll show youter.¡± Park Seung-woo smiled at Yoo-hyun with his eyes. Yoo-hyun returned to his seat and recalled Park Seung-woo¡¯s words. -You look into the internal design a bit. No one here knows anything about it, so even if you do a little bit, there won¡¯t be anyone who knows better than you. What he asked Yoo-hyun to do was the phone screen design. The color phone concept had to match the icons and wallpapers with the phone color to create harmony. That was his conclusion after seeing Yoo-hyun¡¯s Channel Phone 2 demo. It was true that Yoo-hyun inspired him, but Park Seung-woo epted it. Yoo-hyun dly agreed to his request. But before that, he was worried about the mockup that Lee Chan-ho was doing. After all, the mockup and the internal design were inseparable. It wasn¡¯t enough to just show an image, it had to be a mockup that could implement a realistic UX (user experience). No matter how experienced Lee Chan-ho was in making mockups for LCD panels, he couldn¡¯t think of running a phone as well. He needed a way to broaden his perspective. Yoo-hyun had an idea in mind. ¡®Semi Electronics.¡¯ It was a ce he had considered since he met his senior from school, Lim Han-seop. It was also where his hometown friend, Kang Jun-ki, joined as a new employee. It was apany that had the technology to make phones as well as MP3 and PMP. If they made a mockup there, it would be different. They could produce a result that was more than just a simple screen operation made by the existing LCD division. At that moment. There were two men talking in a corner of the rest area. The face of one man, who had been flushed with anger, gradually calmed down, as if a storm had already passed. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. It¡¯s not your fault, Byun. It¡¯s because the sales team¡¯s tail is so weak.¡± ¡°No, no. I have to¡­¡± ¡°Oh, the team leader got involved too. It¡¯s not easy to let go. You take responsibility for this exhibition. Don¡¯t let the other part members interfere.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± He spoke softly, but Byun Jin-woo, team leader, felt creepy. Chapter 82: Chapter 82:
Chapter 82 He knew the style of Song Ho-chan, the leader of the mobile group, better than anyone else. He could be kicked out mercilessly if he made even a slight mistake here. ¡°Who interfered with it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s¡­ a new employee from the product nning team. His name is Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t he the one who transferred the Hyunil Automobile project to the product nning team? How did he do that?¡± ¡°I heard he answered the phone by mistake¡­¡± ¡°He answered the phone by mistake? Damn it, this is the third time I hear about that damn new employee. Do you think this is a coincidence?¡± The Hyunil Automobile project, the PDA meeting, and now this exhibition. Every time, something unexpected happened. He didn¡¯t think that the product nning team, which was nothing special, had changed because of a new employee. But Song Ho-chan couldn¡¯t shake off his ufortable feeling. ¡°Keep an eye on him. I have a feeling he¡¯ll cause more trouble in the future.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± At the same time, in the same ce. Two women sitting at a table across from an empty table were listening to their conversation with their ears perked up. They were Jo Mi-ran, an employee from the marketing team, and Lee Ae-rin, her assistant. ¡°Unni, are they talking about Yoo-hyun? What are they saying?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± She couldn¡¯t tell exactly what they were saying, but it was clear that Yoo-hyun was being mentioned in a negative way. And the speaker was none other than Song Ho-chan, one of the three devils of the mobile group. Lee Ae-rin rxed her tense expression and called Jo Mi-ran. ¡°Mi-ran.¡± ¡°Yes. What is it?¡± ¡°Do you want to have dinner with Hyemi from the sales team tonight? I know a nice ce.¡± ¡°Hoho, anywhere is fine if you rmend it.¡± Jo Mi-ran smiled brightly, and Lee Ae-rin followed suit. Her fist under the table was clenched tightly. ¡®How can I tell him?¡¯ ¡­ Yoo-hyun was wondering how to introduce Semi Electronics to Lee Chan-ho. He could have narrowed down Lee Chan-ho¡¯s choices by introducing someone he knew. But what Yoo-hyun wanted was not for Semi Electronics to seed. He wanted Lee Chan-ho to make the right choice and ultimately prepare well for thepetition. As he was thinking about it, a phone call came in. It was from his hometown friend and Semi Electronics new employee Kang Jun-ki. Yoo-hyun smiled and answered the phone. ¡°Hey, Jun-ki.¡± -Kid. You answered right away. You must not be busy. ¡°Of course I have to answer when you call.¡± -Thanks. You said you¡¯d see me once, but you don¡¯t have time. A light conversation went back and forth pleasantly. But Kang Jun-ki¡¯s voice wasn¡¯t very cheerful. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± -It¡¯s nothing¡­ Actually¡­ Kang Jun-ki calmly told him what was on his mind. It wasn¡¯t about the difficulties of being a new employee or living in a strange city like Seoul. It was about his best friend Kim Hyun-soo. -Hyun-soo asked me about investing. He seems to have a lot of money to invest. ¡°Really? Did you ask him why?¡± -Well. He said he was curious because everyone around him was investing in stocks or something. But what do I know? You¡¯d know better than me. ¡°Tell him to call me.¡± Yoo-hyun heard Kang Jun-ki¡¯s awkward voice. -I don¡¯t think he¡¯d befortable with that. ¡°Why?¡± -Just¡­ From his perspective, it might be like that. You¡¯re obviously very busy and he might feel like he¡¯s bothering you. I¡¯m easygoing as you know. Haha. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll try to talk to him.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression was filled with anxiety as he hung up the phone. He couldn¡¯t get rid of the thought that something might be wrong. Kim Hyun-soo had been mature and reliable since he was young. He always acted like a leader among his friends. He was investing? Yoo-hyun immediately searched for Kim Hyun-soo in his phone contacts. Then he moved to the corridor next to his office and pressed the call button. After several rings, Kim Hyun-soo¡¯s voice came through. His voice was hoarse, as if he was very tired. -Hey, Yoo-hyun. What¡¯s up? ¡°I just heard you were looking into investing.¡± -Ah¡­ You heard it from Jun-ki. ¡°Yeah. You should have asked me too.¡± He tried not to show it, but he felt hurt. He knew Kim Hyun-soo wouldn¡¯t ask for help first. That¡¯s why he always told him to let him know if he needed anything. -Sorry. I was¡­ too busy. ¡°Sorry for what.¡± -¡­Sorry. Now was not the time to argue over something like that. The important thing was why Kim Hyun-soo needed money. If he asked directly, he might hide it more, so Yoo-hyun was careful. He talked about investing while paying attention to the background noise on the other side of the phone. He hoped to get some clues that could help him figure out what was going on. ¡°Tell me more.¡± -¡­I heard that you can make money if you invest in stocks or something. I don¡¯t know much about that stuff. ¡°I see. I don¡¯t know much either, but I know someone who¡¯s an expert.¡± -Really? Then can you connect me to that person? I can trust them if you know them. Yoo-hyun felt uneasy when he heard Kim Hyun-soo¡¯s voice speed up. What the hell happened to make him so impatient? Yoo-hyun had also been in a tough situation when he had debts at home. He didn¡¯t tell his friends because he was ashamed and didn¡¯t want to be pitied. He didn¡¯t know what it was, but he understood how he felt. Then Yoo-hyun heard a noise in his ear. -Rrrrrrrr. The sound of something being dragged along the hallway. -Beep beep beep beep beep. A repetitive high-pitched sound. -Hurry up and call the doctor. The patient¡¯s condition is bad. A decisive female voice was heard. ¡®A hospital?¡¯ It wasn¡¯t hard to guess where he was. But Yoo-hyun pretended not to know. ¡°Let¡¯s talk while we see each other. I¡¯m going to my hometown today anyway.¡± -Huh? ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re busy. If you¡¯re busy, I¡¯ll go to your car center.¡± -That¡¯s¡­ I¡¯m somewhere else right now. ¡°Where are you?¡± Yoo-hyun asked impatiently. Which hospital was it? Why did he suddenly need money because of a hospital? Did he close his car center? -Seoul. As expected. Yoo-hyun answered cheerfully. ¡°Oh, that¡¯s close. Shall we meet right now?¡± -Huh? Aren¡¯t you at work? ¡°No, I¡¯m on vacation. Just tell me when you¡¯re free. I¡¯ll be there right away.¡± He couldn¡¯t give him time to think at a time like this. Yoo-hyun managed to set a meeting time by taking advantage of Kim Hyun-soo¡¯s hesitation. He couldn¡¯t take his eyes off the phone screen with his name on it after hanging up. He wasn¡¯t sure, but there was a high chance that Kim Hyun-soo¡¯s mother was sick. In the past, Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t even go to his best friend¡¯s mother¡¯s funeral because he was busy. On the other hand, Kim Hyun-soo stayed at the funeral hall for three days for his selfish friend¡¯s mother who he hadn¡¯t seen in a long time. He owed him a lot. And now it was his turn to pay him back. Park Seung-woo, his mentor, asked him what was wrong when he returned to his seat. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Assistant Manager Park, what would you do if your friend asked you for help?¡± ¡°Huh? Of course I¡¯d help him.¡± ¡°What if he needed money?¡± ¡°Money? If he¡¯s a close friend, I¡¯d lend him as much as I can.¡± Yoo-hyun asked again. ¡°They say you can lose a friend over money. You might worry that he won¡¯t pay you back.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why you have to think of it as a gift, not a loan. As much as you can afford. Isn¡¯t that worth it for a close friend? Anyway, that¡¯s what I think.¡± ¡°Yes. You¡¯re right.¡± In the past, Yoo-hyun cared more about sess and money than his friends. He also kept his distance from them for the same reason. But Park Seung-woo was different. After thinking for a moment, Yoo-hyun made up his mind. ¡°Assistant Manager Park, I¡¯ll take a vacation today.¡± ¡°Now? Did you tell the team leader?¡± ¡°No. Not yet.¡± ¡°He¡¯s a bit picky. Do you want me to tell him?¡± Yoo-hyun politely declined. ¡°No. It¡¯s my business.¡± Yoo-hyun reported to Kim Hyun-min, the leader of the mobile group. He agreed without asking any questions. He was very flexible in this regard. That¡¯s when Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader, came back to his seat. Screech. He pulled his chair roughly and sighed deeply. ¡°Puhoo¡­¡± He looked dark, as if he had been scolded by Jo Chan-young, the director. The team members knew better than to bother him at this time. It wasn¡¯t the right timing. But he couldn¡¯t postpone it either. Yoo-hyun approached the team leader¡¯s seat and said, ¡°Team leader.¡± ¡°Oh, can you wait a bit if it¡¯s not urgent? Let me smoke one cigarette.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. It¡¯s urgent.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words made the team leader frown. He snapped back with a sharp voice. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°I¡¯d like to take a vacation today.¡± ¡°Now?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Haha, is this a joke? You know you have to tell me a week in advance if you want to take a vacation, right? Let me ask you why. What¡¯s going on?¡± If he said he had to meet a friend, he would have to exin more. He could lie, but he didn¡¯t want to do that. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. It¡¯s personal. I got confirmation from Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo, my mentor, and I also told the leader of the mobile group.¡± ¡°That doesn¡¯t matter. You don¡¯t seem to know this since you¡¯re new here, but there¡¯s a procedure in thispany. A procedure.¡± Bullshit. There was no such procedure. He expected it, but Oh Jae-hwan was too stubborn. There was no choice but to use the method he didn¡¯t want to use. As Yoo-hyun was about to open his mouth, ¡°Hey, team leader. There¡¯s no procedure for taking a vacation. You just take it when you need it.¡± ¡°Hey, LeaderKim! You keep doing this and the team members will lose their sense of discipline.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? Discipline over something like this? Hahaha.¡± ¡°This is not funny.¡± Kim Hyun-min gestured to Yoo-hyun with his hand. ¡®Go, go quickly.¡¯ He also winked at him. Even though he thought he wouldn¡¯t look good to the team leader, he couldn¡¯t help feeling pressured. But he couldn¡¯t refuse when he had set up the situation for him. ¡®Thank you.¡¯ Yoo-hyun bowed his head. ¡°Then I¡¯ll be back.¡± The people looked at Yoo-hyun with wide eyes as he left. He felt the stares of misunderstanding from everywhere. They must think he had no manners. They might even curse him for bringing up the past incident. He didn¡¯t care. He wouldn¡¯t have done this in the past. But now it was different. He wasn¡¯t afraid of the team leader¡¯s low evaluation, nor did he fear the others¡¯ eyes. He was just looking for his rightful right in a rightful matter. Yoo-hyun walked out more confidently than anyone else. ¡°Damn¡­¡± Meanwhile, Kim Hyun-soo bit his lower lip after hanging up the phone. He ended up agreeing to meet Yoo-hyun. ¡°Mom, I¡¯ll go wash up.¡± ¡°Okay. Wash up and eat well. I¡¯m fine.¡± His mother, who was lying on the bed, waved her hand for him to go. Kim Hyun-soo asked his younger brother to take care of their mother and went outside. He washed and shaved in the makeshift shower room, but he was still exhausted. Chapter 83: Chapter 83:
Chapter 83 He had been suffering a lot these days. It was about two weeks ago when he found out that there was something wrong with his mother¡¯s health. He rushed to a hospital in Seoul and got a diagnosis that his mother had a heart problem. The problem was that the tests and surgery cost a lot of money. He didn¡¯t have enough money to afford such a big surgery with his poor situation. He tried to borrow some from his rtives, but they cut off even the asional contact they had. That¡¯s when he realized. How scary money was. Even his closest rtives were like that, so there was hardly anyone he could borrow money from as a young man. He barely scraped together 20 million won. It was the money he got by putting up his father¡¯s debt-ridden car center as coteral. But he knew that this was not enough to survive. Even if the surgery went well, he needed at least 30 million more for the expenses afterwards. He looked into investing as ast resort. He knew that the chances were slim. It wasn¡¯t really that he wanted to make money with it, but rather that he just wanted to have one more option. But then his friend came. What if Yoo-hyun knew about this? He knew his friend¡¯s personality well enough to know that he would try to help him right away. Kim Hyunsoo was not a fool. He knew what his friend¡¯s family situation was like, and that a new employee who just started working had no money. He didn¡¯t want to pass on his debt to his friend. ¡°What should I say¡­¡± He checked the time for their meeting and quickened his pace while muttering to himself. Yoo-hyun sent a message to Lim Hanseop while on the move. He told him to send a proposal to Lee Chanho about the smartphone mockup. He didn¡¯t know how Lee Chanho would react, but he was sure that his vision would broaden if he saw the proposal from Semi Electronics. The choice was a matter forter. Ding-dong. The subway door opened and Yoo-hyun quickly climbed up the stairs. 30 minutes before the meeting time. Yoo-hyun went to a nearby hospital instead of the cafe where they were supposed to meet. Seongil General Hospital. It was where Kim Hyunsoo was most likely to be. He could have asked him beforehand, but he didn¡¯t want to pry without seeing his face first. 5 minutes before the meeting time, a man ran frantically through the lobby on the first floor corridor. His face was pale and his hair was messy, but there was no problem recognizing who he was. ¡°Hyunsoo! Kim Hyunsoo!¡± Was it because of Yoo-hyun¡¯s call? He stopped running and looked around. And then he met Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. His pupils grew bigger. ¡°Yu, Yoo-hyun. How, how did you¡­¡± ¡°They said the coffee here is better.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°What are you doing? Not going.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun tried to smile and dragged him to a coffee shop in the basement. Sitting in the coffee shop, Kim Hyunsoo looked restless. Yoo-hyun opened his mouth first. ¡°Green tea is good, right?¡± ¡°Yeah, sure.¡± They exchanged some simple greetings while walking, but Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s eyes still lookedplicated. He must have a lot of questions, but he was holding back. Sitting down, he asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°How did you know?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°That I¡¯m here.¡± ¡°Just. I stopped by.¡± Kim Hyunsoo sighed deeply and didn¡¯t ask any more questions. He just stared nkly at the wall. Yoo-hyun brought coffee and green tea and waited for him to open his mouth. But he didn¡¯t say anything until then. However, his fingers rubbing the edge of the tablecloth or his hand stroking his neck showed how anxious he was. Yoo-hyun handed him the green tea and then his mouth opened. ¡°Thanks.¡± He tried to lift the corners of his mouth with a smile, but his eyes remained the same. His voice tone and fast blinking revealed how much stress he was under right now. ¡®Just tell me. Why are you keeping it inside?¡¯ What a dull guy. In the end, Yoo-hyun asked first. ¡°Is your mother okay?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t miss Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s shaking eyes. He was right. Then he had to make sure and move on. It was a matter of life and death for his beloved friend¡¯s mother. Yoo-hyun straightened his posture and said. ¡°Hyunsoo, just tell me. I told you I want to help you if you have any trouble.¡± ¡°¡­It¡¯s not like that.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on, but how would you feel if I were in your position?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Hyunsoo.¡± He must have thought he couldn¡¯t avoid it anymore. He sighed and closed his eyes tightly. He finally opened his mouth. ¡°Just. She¡¯s a little sick.¡± ¡°Where?¡± ¡°Her heart. I¡¯m such a bad son. Sigh¡­¡± Yoo-hyun listened to his story quietly. He went to the hospital because of Yoo-hyun¡¯s suggestion to get a health checkup for his parents at thest drinking party. That¡¯s when he found out that there was an abnormal sound in his mother¡¯s heart. He moved to another hospital because it was something that a small hospital couldn¡¯t handle. It was Seongil General Hospital. He had more tests here and heard the results a few days ago. Kim Hyunsoo med himself for ignoring his mother¡¯sints of chest tightness. Who could have known that? Yoo-hyunforted him. ¡°Don¡¯t think like that. It¡¯s good that you found out now.¡± ¡°Yeah. Thanks to you, I got tested and found out¡­ I couldn¡¯t even thank you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that and get up if you¡¯re done with your tea.¡± ¡°Are you leaving already?¡± ¡°Yeah. I came all the way here, so I have to say hello to your mother.¡± He was a dull guy, so he couldn¡¯t wait for him. ¡°Ah¡­¡± ¡°What are you doing? Not getting up.¡± Yoo-hyun nudged him and Kim Hyunsoo followed him reluctantly. He seemed to be thinking hard, but he had no reason to refuse. It was not a bad thing to visit a friend¡¯s parent. Yoo-hyun smiled and said. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Yoo-hyun went up to the first floor and looked for the items he had left at the lobby. It was a fruit basket that he had bought in case he visited someone. ¡°I need to pick up something I left here earlier.¡± ¡°Did you n this from the start?¡± ¡°Of course. Did you think I woulde empty-handed for a visit?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything¡­¡± ¡°I heard it in your heart. Aren¡¯t we friends?¡± ¡°Enough. Stop talking.¡± Kim Hyunsoo stuck out his tongue as Yoo-hyun answered cheerfully. In fact, he felt good inside that his friend cared for his mother so warmly. A faint smile appeared on Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s lips, which had been stiffened by the stress. Yoo-hyun entered the fifth floor ward and greeted Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s mother. She smiled brightly as shey in her hospital gown. ¡°Oh my, Yoo-hyun, it¡¯s been a long time. It feels like yesterday when you were a little kid with curly hair.¡± ¡°Yes, mother. It¡¯s nice to see you again.¡± Yoo-hyun tried to be as friendly as possible and chatted with Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s mother. He also talked to Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s younger brother, who was standing idly by. ¡°You must be studying hard. I see calluses on your index finger.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, yeah.¡± ¡°You have calluses and you don¡¯t even know? You¡¯re funny.¡± Yoo-hyun led the conversation with his unique insight, and Kim Hyunsoo joined infortably. Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s mother seemed happy to hear that her son was studying hard, and she covered her mouth with her hand andughed. ¡®It¡¯s time to go¡­¡¯ That¡¯s when it happened. ¡°Patient Shin Hyunmi.¡± They heard the nurse¡¯s voice and turned their heads. They saw an old doctor followed by residents and nurses. They came to check on Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s mother. ¡°Should we get up?¡± ¡°Huh? Wait, there¡¯s something I couldn¡¯t tell you earlier.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay, Yoo-hyun. We can goter.¡± Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s mother intervened, so Kim Hyunsoo couldn¡¯t drag Yoo-hyun away. Yoo-hyun stepped aside and pretended to talk to Kim Hyunsoo while listening carefully. He added the doctor¡¯s words to the information he had heard from the nurse earlier, and he could figure out the rough situation. The doctor mentioned surgery as well. It seemed like an unexpected development for Kim Hyunsoo, who looked resigned. After the doctor left, Yoo-hyun exchanged a few more words with Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s mother and left. He sat on a bench in the hospital corridor. Kim Hyunsoo had no choice but to sit next to him. There was a moment of silence. The first one to open his mouth was Yoo-hyun. ¡°You can tell me. I heard everything.¡± ¡°¡­Yeah. You did, but it¡¯s not an easy surgery.¡± ¡°But you have to do it.¡± ¡°Mother keeps refusing it.¡± He said it calmly, but Yoo-hyun could tell how much he was struggling. The financial aspect was probably part of his worries. Yoo-hyun looked into his eyes and said. ¡°I¡¯ll make sure she gets the surgery. Don¡¯t regret it.¡± ¡°¡­Yeah, I guess so.¡± Kim Hyunsoo loved his mother more than anyone else. He wouldn¡¯t want her not to have surgery. It was money that was the problem. Yoo-hyun wanted to lend him money right away. But it wasn¡¯t easy to bring up money to a friend who had been dying telling him the news out of guilt. ¡°I¡¯ll connect you with the investment expert you mentioned.¡± ¡°Thanks, Yoo-hyun.¡± Instead, he promised to connect him with the investment expert he had mentioned before. It was much better than getting involved with some other scammer. Yoo-hyun finished the conversation and patted Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s back silently. He didn¡¯t say anything like cheer up. Instead, ¡®I¡¯ll definitely help you this time.¡¯ He vowed in his heart. Surgery cost 20 million won. It was the price he got from searching online with the information he heard from the doctor. Of course, it could vary depending on the hospital, but there wouldn¡¯t be a big difference. Plus, hospitalization fees, test fees, post-surgery rehabilitation fees, and living expenses while closing the car center. He needed at least 30 million more at best. It was exactly the amount he aimed for as profit: 30 million won. ¡°What a stubborn kid.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and organized his thoughts. How should he invest to turn 20 million won into 50 million won? Kim Hyunsoo asked about investing because he had heard stories of people who easily made two or three times their money with things like Chinese funds. Not only China, but the domestic stock market was also booming. The KOSPI index broke 2,000 for the first time in history, and there were stocks that rose more than five times in a month. But the party would soon end. Yoo-hyun knew that better than anyone else. Of course, there could be short-term soaring stocks, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t bother to remember them. He could pick stocks that would rise in the future, but they were likely to be negative in the short term. Then what? Yoo-hyun immediately contacted Park Young-hoon, his senior in the army and a financialpany employee. -Hey, what¡¯s up with the call? You¡¯re not skipping exercise again, are you? ¡°No, actually¡­¡± Yoo-hyun quickly got to the point. -I see. Do you want me to put it in gold or dors like you? ¡°Yeah. Just don¡¯t put it in stocks. Just do it like that.¡± -But isn¡¯t 150% return too absurd? It seems hard to get even 5% a year like that. It would be lucky if it doesn¡¯t go negative. He didn¡¯t know what he was talking about. Soon, the subprime crisis would erupt and gold and dors would rise sharply. But that didn¡¯t mean he could get a 150% return. It would only go up by 20-30% in the short term. He could have taken a risky gamble, but if he messed up, it would be a big shock for Kim Hyunsoo. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t intend to make 150% with Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s investment money in the first ce. It was difficult and risky at this time. Yoo-hyun just hoped that Kim Hyunsoo would make a steady profit for a long time. That way, he could have some hope. ¡°Just take it. Don¡¯t worry about the return.¡± -Alright. I¡¯ll call youter. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll let you win once when we spar next time.¡± -You crazy. You¡¯re no match for me! Yoo-hyunughed softly and hung up the phone. Chapter 84: Chapter 84:
Chapter 84 The next day, Yoo-hyun went to thepany and immediately printed out his employment certificate. Then he went straight to Oh Jae Hwan, the team leader. ¡°Team leader, I¡¯m taking a vacation today.¡± ¡°What? Do you have something urgent again?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± As Yoo-hyun said that, Oh Jae Hwan snorted as if he was incredulous. He soon looked at Yoo-hyun with a venomous re. He was about to unleash his sarcasm when Park Seung Woo, the assistant manager, intervened and bowed his waist. ¡°Team leader, I gave him permission.¡± ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°This guy has a really important thing to do today. Hehe.¡± He rubbed his hands and caught Oh Jae Hwan¡¯s gaze, then winked at Yoo-hyun. ¡®Go quickly.¡¯ After Kim Hyun Min, the deputy manager, it was Park Seung Woo, the assistant manager. Yoo-hyun was very grateful. ¡°It will be over today. I¡¯ll let you know in advance next time.¡± So he bowed more politely to Oh Jae Hwan. The ce where Yoo-hyun headed right away was the bank. It was to prepare the money that Kim Hyun Soo needed. In the past, he had enough money to save, but now he had no choice but to borrow from the bank. It was a hard thing for Kim Hyun Soo, but it was not difficult for Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun had a solid credit from Hansung Electronics. Ding dong. ¡°Customer number 128.¡± Yoo-hyun sat down in the seat where his number was called. He looked up at the bank clerk in front of him. It was a skinny man with round horn-rimmed sses. -Bank of Seoul ClerK Eun Jong Ho As soon as he saw the name tag on his chest, a man¡¯s face popped up in Yoo-hyun¡¯s head. The face of a chubby middle-aged man without sses ovepped with the face of the young man in front of him. Eun Jong Ho, the branch manager who had been in charge of Vice President Han Yoo-hyun in the past, opened his mouth. ¡°Nice to meet you, customer.¡± ¡°Yes, nice to meet you.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled slightly. It was because of the conversations he had exchanged with him in the past. What would young Eun Jong Ho look like? ¡°A loan? Oh, you¡¯re from Hansung Electronics. Please wait a moment.¡± Eun Jong Ho took Yoo-hyun¡¯s ID card and employment certificate and raised his eyebrows quickly, then smiled brightly. He didn¡¯t have his usual arrogance, but his friendly tone was unchanged from then or now. ¡°How much do you want?¡± ¡°Here.¡± ¡°Oh, you¡¯ve already filled it out. You¡¯re fast.¡± He still had his cunning side. If it were his personality, he would have made a fuss at this point. ¡°Are you buying a house or a car? Can I ask where you¡¯re using it?¡± ¡°¡­¡± As expected. He used to be careful with his words when he dealt with Yoo-hyun, who was the vice president back then, but he showed his true colors to the new employee in front of him. If you just look at the characteristics listed, he was close to being disqualified as a trading partner. Of course, he had his merits too. The most appealing thing was that he put the customer¡¯s interests first. Thanks to the advanced information he gave him, Yoo-hyun also had some fun. Yoo-hyun shook his head as he recalled his past self who was intoxicated by money and sess. ¡°Ah, I¡¯m just curious because you don¡¯t seem to have been working for long. You don¡¯t have to answer me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m lending some money to a friend.¡± ¡°Ah¡­ A friend. Your friend must need money urgently.¡± It sounded like he was just asking, but he looked very sorry. Then he pulled his chair closer and pressed his chest against the edge of the table. He leaned forward and looked at Yoo-hyun as if he was going to scold him. ¡°Yes. Very urgently.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ I shouldn¡¯t say this, but I don¡¯t know if I can ask you. Can I say it?¡± ¡°Please do.¡± ¡°Yes. If I may be nosy, it¡¯s better not to do money transactions between friends. You might lose your friend and your money that way.¡± ¡°I¡¯m thinking of lending it as if I¡¯m losing it.¡± Yoo-hyun said without hesitation. That¡¯s what he really thought. He asked back. ¡°Isn¡¯t that too much? Is your friend worth that much?¡± ¡°Yes. Of course.¡± As Yoo-hyun smiled brightly, Eun Jong Ho tried to say something more, but just scratched his head. ¡°Ah, I just said that in case you regret itter.¡± ¡°I think I¡¯ll regret it if I don¡¯t lend it.¡± ¡°I see. That¡¯s possible too.¡± He said that, but he looked like he didn¡¯t understand at all. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t want to force his thoughts on him. Everyone has their own life. When the loan work was almost done, Yoo-hyun handed him a paper with an ount number on it. ¡°Please put the money I borrowed here right away.¡± It was Kim Hyun Soo¡¯s ount number that he found out through Park Young Hoon. He said he was sending a lot of money at once, and Yoo-hyun¡¯s words came to his mind again. He looked at Yoo-hyun once and asked. ¡°Here? Really?¡± ¡°Yes. Please do that.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°The rest of the money goes here.¡± What Yoo-hyun told him next was the investment ount that he had asked Park Young Hoon to trade. Of course, it was under Yoo-hyun¡¯s name. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s been processed well.¡± But he still seemed to not understand, and he kept licking his lips. Yoo-hyun chuckled and got up from his seat. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Yes. Go ahead.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed politely and turned around. His steps were unusually light. In fact, he invested himself while lending money to Kim Hyun Soo. He didn¡¯t want to make a lot of money. He just wanted to get back at least the money he gave to Kim Hyun Soo. He didn¡¯t want to live in debt at least. It was just the minimum. Money was ater problem. He lost everything because of that damn money. It wasn¡¯t time yet, he judged. Seoul was crowded even on weekdays during the day. The ce where Yoo-hyun went as soon as he stepped foot was Myeongdong. Yoo-hyun entered a cafe in a corner of the alley. Ding. The bell that rang every time he opened the wooden door was not much different from 10 years ago. -I really liked this bell sound. It feels old-fashioned but also sophisticated. Someone in the past loved the coffee that the owner gave him. Yoo-hyun, who received coffee from the younger owner than before, sat in the corner seat where he and she often sat. The interior had changed, but theyout was the same. ¡°It¡¯s a shame.¡± It would be enough if you were here. Yoo-hyun took a sip of coffee and looked at the empty chair across from him. He had his first date here, but he also had his first fight here. Thinking about it, it was a bitter memory like coffee. Still, he wanted to go back to those days. If he went back? Just as he made a different choice for Kim Hyun Soo, he wanted to show her a different side of him. So he wanted to restore their rtionship that had gone wrong. As he had promised at first. He didn¡¯t see her anywhere until his coffee cup was almost empty. It was natural. There are so many coffee shops in Seoul, why would shee here? Yoo-hyun just came here because of his memories with her. He didn¡¯t have any other ces to go to find her, except here. He was about to put the cold coffee cup to his mouth again. Jiiing. The phone on the wooden table rang. It was Kim Hyun Soo¡¯s number. ¡°Hey, Hyun Soo.¡± -This is not right, Yoo-hyun. He knew what he was talking about, but Yoo-hyun pretended not to know. ¡°What?¡± -What do you mean what? This money. ¡°Oh, you said you would invest and pay it back. So I sent it in advance.¡± -Hey! Does that make sense? Yoo-hyun briefly took his ear off the phone and then held it again. ¡°What doesn¡¯t make sense? Did you think I was going to rip you off?¡± -No, that¡¯s not it¡­ ¡°Then just take it.¡± -Why? Why should I take it? Tell me your ount number. You ignorant kid. He knew this would happen. He said this while knowing that it wasn¡¯t the time to be proud. ¡°Just keep it or throw it away.¡± -What? ¡°Hyun Soo, I know how you feel, but just swallow your pride and take it. You need money. I don¡¯t need this money, what¡¯s wrong with using it for a while?¡± -But¡­ this is too much. The money Yoo-hyun sent was 30 million won. It was arge amount, but it was not a pity for Yoo-hyun at all. ¡°Just put it away. If you really want to, you can pay me back. Just finish your surgery well, let Hyun Sik studyfortably, and that¡¯s all you need.¡± -¡­ ¡°Hyun Soo, I¡¯m going to take that money. I¡¯ll definitely get it back. You know what I mean?¡± -Yeah¡­ Thank you. I¡¯ll pay you back no matter what happens to me. Yoo-hyun scratched his ear with a sheepish feeling. ¡°Kid. Why are you yelling and hurting my ears?¡± -Hey, that, that¡¯s¡­ ¡°That¡¯s enough. You must have closed your car center to take care of your mother, so give a heads up to your regrs.¡± -Huh? ¡°Tell them honestly what¡¯s going on.¡± Kim Hyun Soo hesitated at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. -I just didn¡¯t want to burden them¡­ ¡°I know. You have to work again when your mother recovers.¡± -Thank you so much. Really¡­ ¡°I¡¯m going to hang up if you keep saying that.¡± -No, I¡¯m just so grateful¡­ Yoo-hyun just hung up on him. He remembered him staying at his mother¡¯s funeral hall all day long in the past. He felt like he had paid off some of the debt in his heart that he had always had. I hope his mother¡¯s surgery goes well. Jiing. Jiing. The phone rang again right away. Yoo-hyun thought about not answering it, but pressed the call button. That¡¯s when Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes caught the wooden wall on the left. It was a wall full of graffiti. -The fate of the other person is connected by a red thread. It was not the handwriting that caught his mind, but the phrase itself. It was a phrase he had heard many times before. Yoo-hyun moved his eyes down a little more. That was the moment. ¡°¡­I¡¯ll call youter.¡± -Yoo-hyun! Thud. Yoo-hyun hung up the phone right away. Nothing else came into his eyes right now. Only the signature that was scribbled in front of him filled his pupils. ¡°Sure.¡± A signature that made the Chinese character da (¶à) into a half-heart shape. It was exactly the same as the cupid arrow that was stuck diagonally. -It¡¯s a signature I made when I was young. I wanted to change it, but I got attached to it. On the first date with her. She left a signature on this wall and said that. A thick smile appeared on Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips. ¡­ A few dayster. Yoo-hyun was standing in the lobby on the first floor of Hansung Tower. Since some time ago, Yoo-hyun went down to the lobby every time the morning part meeting was over. He didn¡¯t go there just because he was bored. There was definitely a reason, and today was no exception. The reception desk clerk, who was now familiar enough, greeted Yoo-hyun first. ¡°You came again? Do you have a meeting to wait for today?¡± ¡°Hello. I have to look for it.¡± ¡°I hope you have one.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted him and stood next to him, looking at the TV screen. Chapter 85: Chapter 85:
Chapter 85 The list of reserved conference rooms in Hansung Tower scrolled by every 10 seconds. He waited for a few rounds, but the meeting he was looking for did not appear. And finally. The first agenda that started at 9 a.m. showed the item he was waiting for. -Progress report on the next-generation phone, Conference Room E, Reserved by: Kang Chang-seok Yoo-hyun smiled when he saw the familiar name. ¡°Here we meet again.¡± His face was full of joy. Sometimes he had lucky days. Today was one of those days for Yoo-hyun. Finding the meeting he had been waiting for was a pleasant thing, but even more so, the organizer of the meeting was his colleague from the same entrance year. They were also in the same team during the new employee training. They were not very close, but they were much better than strangers. Yoo-hyun hurriedly moved his feet and wandered around the conference room. He chose a spot where everyone passing by could see him. As expected, it didn¡¯t take long for a familiar voice to be heard. ¡°Yoo-hyun!¡± ¡°Chang-seok hyung.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Kang Chang-seok, who raised his hand, was about to greet him warmly, but hesitated. He remembered the things that had happened with Yoo-hyun during the new employee training. As if he knew Kang Chang-seok¡¯splicated feelings, Yoo-hyun approached him first and greeted him warmly. ¡°Long time no see. Are you here on a business trip?¡± ¡°Uh, yeah. Yeah. How have you been?¡± ¡°I¡¯m doing okay. It¡¯s not easy. How about you?¡± ¡°Ah¡­ Yeah. Me too.¡± ¡°You must have something very important to do since you came to Hansung Tower for your business trip.¡± Yoo-hyun teased him and Kang Chang-seok quickly asked him. ¡°Huh? What about you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m here for a product meeting.¡± ¡°Oh, already? You¡¯re amazing.¡± Kang Chang-seok¡¯s mood melted slightly at Yoo-hyun¡¯spliment. ¡°Haha, amazing? I¡¯m just here to do a simple presentation.¡± ¡°Is it about the phone you¡¯re making? Wow.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, yeah. Haha, it¡¯s nothing.¡± Kang Chang-seok scratched his head awkwardly andughed. In fact, the presentation was nothing much. He just delivered the data requested by the phone business division¡¯s product nning team and answered their questions. He already knew enough, but Yoo-hyun asked him anyway. ¡°Can I ask you what it is?¡± ¡°Well. What I¡¯m working on is¡­¡± Kang Chang-seok excitedly told him his story. ¡°You¡¯re doing something really interesting. You¡¯re in charge of the advanced technology side.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a concept simr to PDA that I¡¯m trying out. It¡¯s not really a future technology, it¡¯s more like a mishmash of various things.¡± ¡°Hey, that¡¯s amazing.¡± Yoo-hyun stuck out his thumb and Kang Chang-seok felt proud and said. ¡°You¡¯ll get to do something good soon too.¡± ¡°I hope so. Your story is so interesting.¡± ¡°Yeah?¡± ¡°Yes. Really.¡± ¡°Haha, this is nothing.¡± Yoo-hyun followed Kang Chang-seok and smiled faintly. It felt like everything was going ording to n. He only had to ask what he was curious about and he got answers right away. ¡°Hyung, can I ask you a few more questions? It¡¯s so interesting.¡± ¡°What are you curious about?¡± ¡°Phone is much moreplex than LCD panel. How do you manage your schedule?¡± ¡°Oh, that? It¡¯s nothing. How I do it is¡­¡± Thanks to that, he went a long way in one go. He could see at a nce what he had to do next with Kang Chang-seok¡¯s exnation. Yoo-hyun showered him with praise with that feeling. ¡°That¡¯s awesome.¡± ¡°Awesome? That¡¯s just medicine. There¡¯s more than that¡­¡± It was a wishe true for Yoo-hyun, even if it was deafening to him. He was very grateful to him for telling him everything without even asking. What Kang Chang-seok was doing was making phone boards. He was in charge of advanced technology and preparing for the next-generation product rather than the current one. This meant that his team had a high chance of being involved in the next-generation model that won the contest. It was the samest year and the year before that. Yoo-hyun had already taken the first round of the contest for granted. To pass the second round and the final, he had to match not only the panel but also the phone schedule. In fact, it was impossible for aponentpany to adjust the schedule of the finished product of the customerpany. No matter how hard Yoo-hyun tried, he couldn¡¯t do that. What Yoo-hyun could do was to match the release date of the color phone that he would submit to the contest as much as possible ording to the progress of the phone business division. For this, he needed the schedule of the next-generation phone product, and Kang Chang-seok gave him a hint. He didn¡¯t know everything, but he could figure out enough about the internal situation with just a few words. Kang Chang-seok finished his long exnation and took a breath. ¡°¡­Is that enough?¡± ¡°Yes. You¡¯re doing a really hard job.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± He smiled lightly and nced at his watch. It had been 30 minutes since the meeting time, but the other party had not arrived yet. He could have contacted them first, but he didn¡¯t seem to have the courage to do so. He looked like a tough opponent. Who was he that he was so nervous about? Yoo-hyun was about to ask when it happened. Kang Chang-seok bowed his waist stiffly as if he saw someone. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Kang Chang-seok.¡± ¡°Sorry, sorry. Did you wait long?¡± ¡°No, sir.¡± Yoo-hyun slowly got up and checked the other person. He saw thick eyebrows and sses without frames that highlighted his sharp eyes. It was not a familiar face, but a face he knew for sure. Kim Sung-deok, Manager of the phone business division¡¯s product nning team. The moment he saw his face, Yoo-hyun clenched his fist tightly. It seemed like today was a really lucky day. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Ah, this kid is¡­¡± ¡°This kid is¡­¡± Timing is everything in greeting. Yoo-hyun popped up and bowed his head, and Kang Chang-seok, who was startled, tried to introduce Yoo-hyun. Of course, Kim Sung-deok reacted first. ¡°Who was it? I know him from somewhere¡­¡± ¡°I met you at the Channel Phone 2 meeting where Laura Parker attended.¡± ¡°Oh, the one who did the demo? Oh, right. Right.¡± Kang Chang-seok looked bewildered for a moment. Kim Sung-deok, the Manager, was one of the best people in the phone business division¡¯s product nning team. Even within the same phone business division, his influence was enough to sway the development direction. How did he know a new employee from the LCD business division, which was nothing more than aponent supplier? What was more surprising was that Kim Sung-deok treated Yoo-hyun with a cheerful expression. ¡°Hahaha, I was going to contact you again. You did a great job back then.¡± ¡°It¡¯s because you¡¯re so excellent, Manager.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? If it wasn¡¯t for you, it wouldn¡¯t have been easy to change Laura Parker¡¯s mind.¡± ¡°No way. It was all thanks to Assistant Manager Park.¡± The conversation between them was very friendly. They even looked very close. The sharp eyes of Kim Sung-deok, who had always seemed fierce, softened a lot. ¡°Wow, you¡¯re really humble. But what are you doing here? Do you know Chang-seok?¡± ¡°Yes, we¡¯re colleagues from the same entrance year. I was curious about the next-generation phone he¡¯s working on and listening to his story.¡± ¡°Really? Do you want to listen together? Is that okay with you, Chang-seok?¡± ¡°Yes? Oh, yes. Of course.¡± Kang Chang-seok, who had been listening nkly, nodded reflexively at Kim Sung-deok¡¯s question. Somehow Yoo-hyun ended up joining the meeting. Kang Chang-seok quickly connected hisptop to the TV and did the presentation he had prepared. ¡°The next-generation phone that our team is working on is¡­¡± He was so nervous that he didn¡¯t even remember what he said. He had heard from his seniors that Kim Sung-deok¡¯s criticism was very sharp. He was sure to be crushed. But the atmosphere flowed strangely. Yoo-hyun joined in with a nce and supported him. ¡°The product roadmap is good. If you¡¯re going to go with full-touch phones eventually, it might be good to lead the market with low-end models first.¡± ¡°Low-end full-touch phones¡­ That sounds good, but touch panels are so expensive that they can be low-end?¡± Kim Sung-deok tilted his head. Of course, it was not a harsh reaction. A free discussion followed instead of criticism when it should havee out. And Yoo-hyun was leading the conversation. ¡°Actually, our team came up with an idea. We found out that the panel price drops by more than half.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°We also heard that phones can actually be cheaper if they get rid of unnecessary buttons.¡± ¡°If you focus on the price, that might be true. Hmm, do you have any specific ns yet?¡± Kim Sung-deok showed curiosity that he didn¡¯t show during the presentation. He seemed to be hooked by Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Kang Chang-seok stared at him nkly. Yoo-hyun threw out another answer as if he had been waiting for it. ¡°We¡¯re preparing for the phone business division¡¯s contest this time.¡± ¡°You mean the contest that our team is hosting?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Let me see. It sounds good from what I hear. What do you think, Chang-seok?¡± It was then. Kim Sung-deok¡¯s question suddenly hit Kang Chang-seok. His head felt nk. He had to say something. But he couldn¡¯t think of anything. What should he do? In this desperate situation, Yoo-hyun casually said something. ¡°Chang-seok hyung had an idea during the new employee training. It was the first ce idea, and I think it would be good to connect it with this one.¡± He winked at him with one eye. Idea? He suddenly remembered the team idea that he had opposed during the new employee training. ¡°Oh, you had such a talent? What was it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s an idea to differentiate by putting character-shaped cases on monitors.¡± Kang Chang-seok quickly answered Kim Sung-deok¡¯s question. ¡°Really? It sounds familiar.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kang Chang-seok swallowed his saliva. He saw Yoo-hyun nodding his head in his sight. It felt like he could keep talking. He felt a pull and opened his mouth. ¡°I think it would be nice to apply it to phones as well.¡± ¡°How?¡± ¡°We make our full-touch devices as light and slim as possible and then put cases on the edges like this¡­¡± He was about to continue talking as if he was possessed. Kim Sung-deok, who had been listening quietly, raised his lips. ¡°You had some thoughts.¡± ¡°Yes?¡± ¡°What you said just now is much better than the report you gave earlier. If you¡¯re in the advanced technology team, you shouldn¡¯t just do what your boss tells you, but have your own ideas.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± While Kang Chang-seok was stammering, Kim Sung-deok wrapped it up. ¡°Anyway, give it a try. I liked your report today.¡± ¡°Th, thank you.¡± Kang Chang-seok bowed his head quickly. He thought he would be crushed, but he ended up getting praised. He couldn¡¯t help but feel good. After Kim Sung-deok left, Yoo-hyun greeted Kang Chang-seok, who was sitting down and blinking his eyes nkly. ¡°Hyung, you were so cool today. Well, I¡¯ll be going then.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes?¡± ¡°Thank you so much today.¡± Thank you. Kang Chang-seok didn¡¯t know, but Yoo-hyun got two benefits from an hour of investment. First. The information about the advanced technology project that Kang Chang-seok was working on. If the n of his next-generation product team went as nned, they were already preparing a tform based on full-touch phones. If they changed the board they were developing well, color phones could also be easilymercialized. If he incorporated this part into the contest proposal, he could be prepared enough for the schedule tackle that woulde out in the second round presentation. Second. The fact that he told Kim Sung-deok about the contest. They say that arms bend inward, and if the results are simr, people tend to favor what they are familiar with. As long as he belonged to the contest judging department, his influence was bound to have some effect. At least there would be no reason to exclude the LCD business division¡¯s idea. This was enough to be a great achievement. Chapter 86: Chapter 86:
Chapter 86 Yoo-hyun was very grateful to Kang Chang-seok for being his leg. ¡°Thank you very much. I¡¯ll contact youter.¡± ¡°Sure. Anytime. I¡¯ll do anything you ask.¡± ¡°Okay. Don¡¯t forget.¡± ¡°Of course. That¡¯s obvious.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go now.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and got up from his seat. A famous golf course near Gyeonggi-do. A man swung his golf club. Bang. People pped as they watched the ball fly far away. ¡°Director, nice shot.¡± One of the men raised his thumb. It was Lee Kyung-hoon, the head of the sales team. An Jun-hong, the mobile group director, was not satisfied. ¡°It seems like it sliced a bit.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t it fall to a better spot on the course? That¡¯s not something you can do on purpose.¡± ¡°Haha, Director An, you¡¯re lucky. You have a subordinate who knows how to please you.¡± Then, Yoon Jae-il, the senior manager of the LCD business division of Ilseong Electronics, who was holding a golf club next to him, chimed in. ¡°What about you, Senior Manager Yoon? You have Manager Sung who is sticking to you and assisting you.¡± ¡°Ah, Manager Sung is stillcking. Don¡¯t you think?¡± ¡°Yes. He still has a lot to learn. Please teach him a lot.¡± Manager Sung Deuk-soo of Ilseong Electronics bowed his waist. Seeing that, An Jun-hong chuckled. ¡°Ilseong is really well-organized. I should learn from them.¡± The atmosphere was friendly even after they yed the ninth hole, at the dinner table afterwards, and at the saunater. On the surface, they were rivals and enemies whopeted with each other. But they looked like they needed each other in a symbiotic rtionship. In fact, they did. In this meeting, which was formed by a sub-organization called Hangolmo (Korea University Alumni Golf Meeting), they shared each other¡¯s secrets and gained benefits. They were people who didn¡¯t care about thepany¡¯s profits as long as they survived. ¡°Hahaha, isn¡¯t Ilseong doing well these days?¡± ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to Director An.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? We¡¯re helping each other out. Thanks to that, we¡¯re both holding the global market at the same time, aren¡¯t we?¡± ¡°Hahaha, yes. Come to think of it, we¡¯re all patriots.¡± They even wrapped their actions as patriotism. There was no way that the senior executives of Hanseong Electronics LCD business division and Ilseong Electronics LCD business division gathered here for nothing. Of course, they had something they wanted, and they were ready to give what they wanted. They naturally showed their cards and talked happily. Senior Manager Yoon Jae-il hinted at Director An Jun-hong. ¡°Director An, isn¡¯t there a panel that Hanseong is going to supply to Hyunil Automobile?¡± ¡°Oh, that? How¡¯s it going, Team Leader Lee?¡± ¡°Manager Jo passed it on to the product nning team. But it¡¯s not going well. Hyunil Automobile doesn¡¯t seem very satisfied with it.¡± ¡°Haha, wasn¡¯t it fine when Team Leader Lee was in charge? Manager Jo seems to cause problems whenever he touches something.¡± ¡°Yes. He seems to be working too amateurishly.¡± It was a perfect match. When Senior Manager Yoon Jae-il subtly revealed his intentions, Director An Jun-hong casually spilled some internal information. Manager Lee Kyung-hoon gave more details on that. ¡°Yes. It¡¯s still in development stage and there¡¯s no fixed quantity or price.¡± ¡°I see. It¡¯s a minor thing, but Team Leader Lee should pay attention to it.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand. Song Assistant Manager is in charge of it, so he¡¯ll handle it without any problems.¡± When Director An Jun-hong nodded his chin, Manager Lee Kyung-hoon looked at Senior Manager Yoon Jae-il and nodded his head. Senior Manager Yoon Jae-il smiled at the corner of his mouth. ¡°That¡¯s right. There¡¯s something called reciprocity.¡± ¡°Then how about having a drink tonight?¡± ¡°Of course. Let¡¯s go.¡± Director An Jun-hong got up and everyone got up as if they had agreed. There was trust in their eyes as they brushed past each other. A few dayster. Lee Chan-ho brought the data he had printed himself and looked for Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo. ¡°This is the list of mock-uppanies I researched.¡± ¡°I saw the email you sent me. It looked good.¡± He seemed to be working hard on a simple report. Yoo-hyun pulled a chair and peeked at the contents. Semi Electronics was also on the list. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo pointed out that part and asked in surprise. ¡°Oh, Semi Electronics seems to have a good design, don¡¯t they?¡± ¡°The problem is that they don¡¯t have any coboration experience yet. I¡¯m going to visit themter.¡± Lee Chan-ho picked out the exact part he needed. He expected him to work hard, but it was more than he expected. Not only that, but Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo was also the same. ¡°Haha, thanks. Let¡¯s make something awesome.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± He was busy with frequent overtime and business trips, but his face was always smiling. Thanks to that, Lee Chan-ho, who was working with him, also felt refreshed. Why did those two look happy even though they were busy? Yoo-hyun knew the answer. It was because they were doing their work proactively. If they did something they didn¡¯t want to do, they could never smile like that. Seeing this, it was not wrong to say that the reason why most employees quit their jobs was not because they were ¡®busy¡¯, but because they ¡®couldn¡¯t find meaning¡¯. Now the pieces were gradually fitting together. The external part was somewhat lowered by Yoo-hyun. He had almost caught the point, so he just had to help him sneakily at the important moment. The problem was to implement the idea within the schedule. The most worrying part was the consultation with the development department. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo was capable, but there were many variables. It was not easy to verify the price reduction methods for the circuit, panel, and touch parts realistically. Each of them could be a major project. It was almost impossible to do it all by himself in a month. He needed more people to do it realistically and pass thepetition and make the product as soon as possible. Assistant Manager Kim Young-gil was busy with the panel for the next-generation Apple phone and Apple pod. Manager Choi Min-hee would be perfect if she could help him now, but she also seemed to have a lot of trouble with the navigation panel for Hyunil Automobile. Yoo-hyun looked over the team schedule on the monitor. This Thursday. It was the day that Manager Choi Min-hee attended the meeting with Hyunil Automobile. The final design of the panel that had been dyed for a long time would be decided that day. He knew how much she had prepared for it. The reports that he had seen in between were wless. But, the fact that the other party was Hyunil Automobile itself was a variable. Hyunil Automobile was notorious for being abusive. Just like they suddenly changed the panel they had been working on, they could also go back on their words. A difficult meeting was expected. What if she could finish this job properly? It would be possible to put Manager Choi Min-hee in thepetition. She had already been working on the innovation of the touch part, so she would definitely be helpful. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s do it.¡± Yoo-hyun looked over the list of people who were going on the business trip. The only person who was going on the trip was Manager Choi Min-hee. There was enough room for Yoo-hyun to join in. The problem was how to persuade Manager Choi Min-hee, who had a strong pride. Yoo-hyun was organizing his thoughts when Manager Choi Min-hee called him herself. ¡°Yoo-hyun, do you want to have a cup of coffee?¡± ¡°Yes. Sure.¡± It was a timely offer, so Yoo-hyun had no reason to refuse. Inside the lounge on the 10th floor. Yoo-hyun looked at Manager Choi Min-hee who was sitting across from him. She didn¡¯t talk much because of her personality, so the awkward silence didn¡¯t bother him much. -Manager Choi is too rigid. She should be more flexible with people. That was the evaluation that the higher-ups gave her. He often heard it from Manager Jo Chan-young or Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan, so Yoo-hyun also heard it frequently. There were also other things like cold, picky, sensitive, etc. In a way, it was the opposite of Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo¡¯s style. Yoo-hyun knew the reason. Manager Choi Min-hee was basically sess-oriented. She had to be more thorough to make up for the career gap that urred after she gave birth and took a leave of absence. She couldn¡¯t help but be sensitive because of that. She asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°Is this the first time we¡¯re having coffee together?¡± ¡°Yes. It is.¡± ¡°Weren¡¯t you disappointed? Your senior didn¡¯t take good care of you.¡± ¡°No way. I know you¡¯re busy.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee raised her eyebrows quickly and sipped her coffee cup. She was watching Yoo-hyun without him noticing. Not only then, but also in the office, she often observed Yoo-hyun¡¯s behavior. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t miss it. ¡®She must be evaluating me in her mind.¡¯ She had the same standards for others as she did for herself, because she was thorough with herself. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t try to impress her. There was silence for a while. Manager Choi Min-hee¡¯s face showed signs of deep worry. It was a long-distance business trip to Geoje Ind. If something went wrong, she would not only waste a day, but also ruin everything she had done so far. She had to be nervous because she was meticulous. When Yoo-hyun was thinking about it, Manager Choi Min-hee put down her coffee cup and said, ¡°Actually, I have something to say.¡± ¡°Yes. Please tell me.¡± ¡°No. What am I thinking?¡± Yoo-hyun was frustrated. She just had to ask for help, why couldn¡¯t she do that? It was because of pride. Yoo-hyun used to be like that too. He used people when he needed them, but he never asked for help. He hated owing anyone anything. But then he would only be a loner. Yoo-hyun rxed his posture and said, ¡°Please tell mefortably.¡± ¡°¡­Do you have time on Thursday?¡± ¡°Of course. Is it because of the business trip to Hyunil Automobile?¡± Did Yoo-hyun¡¯s words hit the mark? ¡°Pff!!¡± Suddenly, Manager Choi Min-hee spat out the coffee she was drinking. It was an unexpected situation. Yoo-hyun quickly turned his head, but he couldn¡¯t avoid all the coffee that sprayed out like a spray gun in front of him. ¡°Oh my! Oh my!¡± Manager Choi Min-hee was so flustered that she got up from her seat. ng ng ng She didn¡¯t care if the chair fell over or not, she ran to Yoo-hyun. There was a clear liquid mark on Yoo-hyun¡¯s right side ribs ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m sorry. I must be crazy.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s okay. It¡¯s fine.¡± ¡°Oh, what should I do?¡± Even though there was a tissue next to her, she was so out of it that she wiped Yoo-hyun¡¯s side with her arm. Yoo-hyun flinched at the sudden awkward situation. ¡°Manager, it¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll do it.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m so sorry.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee¡¯s face was already flushed. It was a very contrasted image from the one she always tried to show as perfect. Early Thursday morning. Manager Choi Min-hee, who boarded the train to Busan, looked very ufortable. ¡®He must be worried about a lot of things.¡¯ Yoo-hyun understood her feelings very well. It was a business trip to Geoje Ind. She had to do everything by herself without any assistance, so it was stressful. She was sensitive because she was meticulous. Chapter 87: Chapter 87:
Chapter 87 On the other hand, Manager Choi Min-hee had a lot on her mind. She had been through a lot of trouble these days. It was all because she was caught by Manager Kim Hyun-min, who happened to pass by the shelter where she was washing Yoo-hyun¡¯s body. And to make matters worse, they had to go on a business trip together, so he teased her mercilessly. -Hmm. Yoo-hyun is pretty handsome, but Manager Choi, you are married and there is quite an age gap between you¡­ -He¡¯s not my type, okay! She was not good at expressing her emotions, but she was annoyed enough to snap at him. Manager Kim Hyun-min¡¯s jokes were one thing, but it was hard to prevent other people from hearing about it. She shuddered at the thought that the rumor might reach Yoo-hyun¡¯s ears. ¡°I swear, Manager Kim¡­ I¡¯ll get back at you someday.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Huh? No, nothing. Do you want something to eat?¡± Manager Choi Min-hee pretended to be casual. Chiiing. Yoo-hyun, who got off at Busan Station, had to run after Manager Choi Min-hee. The train was dyed, so they barely made it to the bus departure time. ¡°Phew, today is so hectic.¡± ¡°It¡¯s dynamic and fun.¡± Even in the midst of that, Yoo-hyun matched Manager Choi Min-hee¡¯s mood well. There was only one Hansung Chemical bus in the square in front of the station. They managed to get on the bus on time and checked their ID cards before sitting down in an empty seat. The good thing about being a Hansung employee was that they could ride any bus from other subsidiaries as long as they applied for it. The bus ran non-stop from Busan to Geoje. There were no seats next to each other, so Yoo-hyun and Manager Choi Min-hee sat separately. Yoo-hyun took in the outside scenery. The passingndscape felt strangely new to him. He had never thought of looking outside from the bus in the past. He didn¡¯t have any spare time to look away even for a moment back then. At that time, Yoo-hyun lived fiercely. He didn¡¯t need to live like that, but he didn¡¯t know it. Before he knew it, the bus entered Geoje. It passed by the sea and the old downtown area and arrived at the Hyunil Automobile Factory site. It was a ce that produced more than a million cars a year, so its scale was impressive. The bus ran a little further. As soon as they crossed the bridge, buildings crowded together greeted Yoo-hyun. ¡°We¡¯re here. Let¡¯s get off.¡± ¡°Yes, Manager.¡± Yoo-hyun got off the bus and looked up. Right in front of him was the Hansung Chemical building, and next to it was the Hyunil Automobile Research Institute. Not only that, but there were also buildings of variouspanies such as Hansung Life Science and Living Health lined up. It was a majesticrge-scale industrialplex created by the government. It was inside the customer service center located at the entrance of the Hyunil Automobile Research Institute building. Manager Choi Min-hee submitted the entry confirmation form to the guide and sighed with relief as if she felt relieved. ¡°Whew, it¡¯s really far. Right?¡± ¡°Yeah. You worked hard.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? You worked harder.¡± Was Manager Choi Min-hee always such a caring person? Yoo-hyun smiled faintly and she looked away and pretended to read the words on the wall. -Today you will have amazing luck. Yoo-hyun added some flesh to the one-line message on top of the four-leaf clover background. ¡°I feel like things will go well today.¡± ¡°I hope so.¡± Did her excited mood subside? Manager Choi Min-hee looked serious as usual. She didn¡¯t pay attention to Yoo-hyun and muttered about the presentation content. She looked like she was concentrating hard. Yoo-hyun secretly smiled and took out hisptop and opened the presentation report in advance. He prepared it so that he could present it right away whenever he needed to. As they waited, the meeting time came closer. But still, there was no sign of the employee who was supposed to pick them up. ¡°Why isn¡¯t heing?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t he call earlier?¡± ¡°What good is that? He¡¯s not here. Anyway, they¡¯re so bossy¡­ No. It can happen.¡± ¡°Yes, Manager.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee grumbled and then changed her tone when she saw Yoo-hyun. She felt that she cared for him. Just when he wondered when he woulde, a short man with curly hair came in. It was Deputy Kwon Seung-beom from the Hyunil Automobile Interior Product nning Team, who had also talked to Yoo-hyun on the phone. ¡°Thank you foring all this way.¡± ¡°I should havee sooner, but I was a bitte.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s fine. Let¡¯s go in.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee, who had been sharp-tongued, put on a professional mask. There was no need to show her displeasure here. It was better for her to get what she wanted quickly and maintain a good rtionship with them. Shuffle shuffle. They followed Deputy Kwon Seung-beom into the Hyunil Automobile Research Institute. The atmosphere inside the building was different from that of Hansung Electronics. In the lobby, there were disy cars from the early days of Hyunil Automobile, and images of car parts could be seen everywhere inside. He took in the various sights and arrived at a meeting room that was about the size of a medium conference room. Squeak. The door opened and there were people waiting inside. Including Manager Kwon Seung-beom, there were five people in total. Finally, the greetings began. ¡°Nice to meet you. I¡¯m Han Seung-wook, the head of the Interior Product Development Team.¡± ¡°I should have visited you sooner, but I¡¯m sorry for beingte. I¡¯m Choi Min-hee, the head of the Product nning Team.¡± As Manager Choi Min-hee entered the meeting room and approached them, the Hyunil Automobile employees stood up and greeted her. They exchanged simple greetings and business cards with a smile. Yoo-hyun also followed her after putting hisptop bag on his seat. Interior Product Development Team, Interior Device Design Team, Navigation Development Team, and¡­ There was a man who tapped Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder and greeted him. ¡°Thank you foring all this way.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± He was using politenguage, but his condescending gaze was strangely unpleasant. He even flicked his business card with his index and middle fingers in one hand. He thought Yoo-hyun was easy to deal with because he had a low rank. It was an action he did to look down on him. ¡°Nice to meet you.¡± ¡°Manager Jo, nice to meet you.¡± But Yoo-hyun smiled and received his business card with both hands. It was a meeting to meet customers as a ¡®servant¡¯. As long as he didn¡¯t mess with Manager Choi Min-hee, who was the main subject of the meeting, there was no reason for Yoo-hyun to step in. He didn¡¯t get upset over something childish like this. He had a psycho like Deputy Go Jae-yoon on his team, so this was nothing to him. Yoo-hyun ced the business cards he received on his table in order. The Hyunil Automobile employees were sitting across from him in the order of the business cards on the table. It wasn¡¯t because he couldn¡¯t remember their names. It was to show them that he checked their faces again by cing them on his seat. It was more advantageous to leave a good impression than to shove them in his pocket as soon as he received them. Business people think of their business cards as another face. Years of habit had made the process very natural. It was not something that could be easily imitated by hearing it somewhere. When Yu Hyun turned his head, he saw the flustered expression of Manager Choi Min Hee. She looked as if she was wondering how he knew that. Yu Hyun whispered to her. ¡°A senior in charge taught me during the new employee training. Is this how it¡¯s done?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh. Yeah. It¡¯s natural.¡± ¡°Thank you. Manager, I¡¯m ready.¡± He then casually handed her the presenter connected to theptop. ¡°¡­¡± Manager Choi Min Hee looked at the presenter for a moment and took a deep breath. She regained her focus. She was good at presentation skills and well-prepared. ¡°This time¡­¡± ¡°Here¡­¡± ¡°That¡­¡± The product development was also going smoothly, and they responded to Hyun Il Automobile¡¯s whims right away. There was not much room for noise in the first ce. The problem was likely toe from somewhere else. Yu Hyun turned his head and looked at Jo Chi Hoon, an assistant manager from the sales team who was sitting on the farthest side. He had a wide face and prominent cheekbones that were striking. He maintained a dissatisfied expression throughout, as if he was born with a mean look. He finally opened his mouth. ¡°Manager Choi, did the sales team note?¡± ¡°No. As I told youst time, I will report the progress of this product to you and hand it over to the sales team as soon as I get confirmation.¡± ¡°Oh, is that how Hansung does things? They¡¯re a bit slow.¡± ¡°It¡¯s our internal process. Please understand.¡± She was polite to him even though he was rude. Hyun Il Automobile was a big client. Not because they had a huge amount of orders. It was because of the symbolic significance of being the main supplier for the first self-developed navigation system of a global carpany. They barely received any development fees, and theyplied with unreasonable demands withoutint. They had worked so hard for this, and they wouldn¡¯t ruin it over such provocation. ¡°Hoo.¡± Manager Choi Min Hee lifted her head after taking a light breath and looked around at the people. She had to get confirmation from Hyun Il Automobile that the development waspleted. Then she could hand it over to the sales team and negotiate the price and quantity, and finally set up the development line ordingly. She intended to tie up everything at this meeting today. ¡°Then I¡¯ll continue.¡± She pressed the button on the presenter and the screen changed. People¡¯s eyes naturally turned to the screen on the wall. Manager Choi Min Hee¡¯s presentation went smoothly. ¡°Our Hansung¡­¡± Her voice had enough power to draw attention. The content was intuitive, and the progress was neat without any redundancy. It was a perfect presentation. Even from Yu Hyun¡¯s high standards, it was not bad. But why did he feel so detached? The attitude of Hyun Il Automobile¡¯s employees was not bad either. They nodded their heads from time to time, and they also checked the printed presentation materials. But Yu Hyun felt awkward because he didn¡¯t sense any desperation from them. The productunch date was not far away. Due to spec changes, the mainponent LCD panel was still under development. Of course, they had set up an environment where they could test with other panels, but it was hard to see the proper performance with that. It was their first time developing a navigation system. The sales team and nning team aside, even the development engineers should have been busy. They should have asked for more time to reduce risks, or requested additional backup ns. But there was no such action at all. It was like they were in the product nning stage. ¡°¡­This is our panel¡¯s progress. It will bepleted by the end of this year and we will be able to check the prototype next month. As we reported, there is no problem with the product in preliminary review and if we get confirmation today, we can ship normal products ording to what we agreed on in Q1 next year.¡± ¡°¡­¡± On thest page, Manager Choi Min Hee emphasized the schedule again and turned her eyes to the development team members. Maybe it was because she didn¡¯t get any questions she expected, but she added one more thing. ¡°Of course, as soon as we get the prototype panel, we will support our development staff for testing the navigation finished product.¡± ¡°Yes, please do that.¡± For a moment, she met eyes with some of them from the navigation development team. They quickly turned their heads, but Yu Hyun didn¡¯t miss the awkward exchange of nces. ¡°That¡¯s the end of my presentation.¡± p p p p. It was after the perfunctory apuse. There should have been questions from the development team, but the first one to open his mouth was Assistant Manager Jo Chi Hoon from the sales team. ¡°Assistant Manager Kwon, bring that out.¡± ¡°Yes. Okay.¡± What Assistant Manager Kwon Seung Bum brought out was a navigation mockup. Tick. The screen came on when he turned on the power. Chapter 88: Chapter 88: Trantion: MarcTempest
Chapter 88 Assistant Manager Jo Chi-hoon pointed at the navigation screen and said abruptly. ¡°Manager Choi, I know you are working hard to prepare. But look at that. The screen is not working properly. How can we trust and confirm it?¡± There was a ck band at the bottom of the screen that Jo Chi-hoon gestured to. It looked like the bottom 20% of the screen was cut off. Why did he show me that all of a sudden? And that too from the sales team, not the development team. She tried to figure out his intention while paying attention to him. Manager Choi Min-heeanswered first. ¡°Assistant manager, that¡¯s because we gave you a sample product with a different resolution as a quick response to the changed resolution. That¡¯s why it¡¯s like that.¡± ¡°So? Then you should have given us a sample that matches it. Will you take responsibility if there is a problem with the development?¡± It was something that had been announced in advance. Rather, they gave them something they didn¡¯t have to give out of consideration for Hyunil Automobile. Yet Jo Chi-hoon was picking on it for an obvious reason. He wanted to tame thepany. In other words, he was trying to bully them. It was an obvious intention, but Choi Min-hee had a responsibility to finish this matter well. She had to put thepany¡¯s interests before her pride as an employee. She knew that better than anyone else. She suppressed her anger and calmly said. ¡°I also want to give you a sample product that meets the specifications, but I can¡¯t give you a product that hasn¡¯t been developed yet. I believe you know that well enough, Assistant Manager Jo.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not asking for a developed product. I¡¯m saying that if you agreed to provide a product that we can test in advance, you should have provided a proper one.¡± ¡°There is no product with the same specifications as the resolution is not standard. And that matter has already been discussed. In fact, it¡¯s a special case to provide samples like this.¡± ¡°Oh, so you¡¯re doing us a favor?¡± Jo Chi-hoon said sarcastically, and Choi Min-hee countered firmly. ¡°That¡¯s right. Didn¡¯t our development staffe on business trips for several weeks and respond? It wasn¡¯t easy to adjust the existing ones to fit the changed specifications.¡± ¡°That¡¯s what Hansung thinks.¡± ¡°No. I heard from the head of the embedded product development team that he was grateful. Isn¡¯t that right?¡± ¡°I know they supported us well.¡± When Choi Min-hee asked the embedded product development team member, he nodded his head. But Jo Chi-hoon didn¡¯t back down as if he had made up his mind. ¡°That¡¯s not the issue. It¡¯s slow. How do you exin that?¡± ¡°What? What are you talking about?¡± ¡°Take a look.¡± He smirked and nodded his head toward Kwon Seung-beom, the assistant manager. Kwon Seung-beom nodded as if he understood and pressed the mock-up button. Then they saw the screen change with a gap at the top and bottom. It was so slow that it was easy to see with human eyes. Choi Min-hee frowned at the unheard-of defect. If there was really a problem, they should have called the development team from the customer side. And it would have beenmon sense to postpone the confirmation schedule until after checking the problem. The intention was obvious, but Choi Min-hee couldn¡¯t back down. ¡°It¡¯s probably a problem caused by lowering the panel frequency to temporarily respond to the changed format. Of course, there won¡¯t be such a problem in the sample that will be developed soon.¡± ¡°When it¡¯s developed? What if it¡¯s developed wrong? What do we do then? Do we wash our hands then?¡± ¡°That¡¯s why we included a revision schedule in case of any problems as much as possible.¡± ¡°What if that doesn¡¯t work? There are so many problems like this. How can we trust you? What if our schedule copses because of this?¡± Choi Min-hee was frustrated. She felt like her throat was burning. The direction of the meeting was moving too differently from what she expected. It looked like he was determined to overturn the deal. Where did it go wrong? ¡°We¡¯ll definitely fix the panel problem. If there was a problem, I wouldn¡¯t be here.¡± ¡°Ha, really. That¡¯s not what I¡¯m saying.¡± Jo Chi-hoon shook his head repeatedly. While they were arguing, Yoo-hyun moved his seat and touched the mock-up. The screen changed slowly every time he pressed the button. It wasn¡¯t just a problem caused by lowering the frequency. He didn¡¯t miss the screen shaking up and down when the screen changed. It was a phenomenon that usually urred when there was a problem with the video input to the panel. The gap was because of that. He understood why the development team member looked embarrassed when they talked about the navigation schedule. Yoo-hyun asked the Hyunil Automobile employees for the first time. ¡°Is this mock-up made with the chip that will go into this product?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s a new chip that we developed.¡± ¡°I see.¡± He nodded at the answer of the navigation development team. It meant that they made the video output chip that connects to the input of the LCD panel themselves. The navigation software is also uploaded to that chip. It was the coreponent that runs the navigation. Yoo-hyun called Manager Choi Min-heewho was in a lull. ¡°Manager, look at this.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± When Choi Min-hee came over, the others also leaned their heads forward and looked at the mock-up that Yoo-hyun was holding. Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and tilted his head. ¡°Doesn¡¯t the screen shake up and down when it changes?¡± ¡°Where? Let me see.¡± ¡°Look closely. Assistant Manager Park said that this kind of defect usually urs when there is a problem with the video input.¡± ¡°Wait a minute¡­¡± Choi Min-hee adjusted her sses and focused. She looked ambiguous, as if she hadn¡¯t found it yet. It would be dangerous to say something rashly and get burned. But she was smart enough. She turned her head to where Yoo-hyun gestured and looked at Jo Chi-hoon, who was scratching his neck. He said nonchntly. ¡°It¡¯s not even a proper product. What¡¯s the point of testing it with another LCD panel?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say earlier that the development schedule could be dyed because of the panel problem we gave you as a sample?¡± ¡°I did.¡± ¡°It looks like it could be because of the new chip developed by Hyunil, don¡¯t you think?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The navigation development team member looked embarrassed at Choi Min-hee¡¯s counterattack. But Jo Chi-hoon just shrugged his shoulders. And he used his position as a buyer to change the subject. ¡°Look, Manager Choi. We are. And now the point is whether we can confirm it or not when the product hasn¡¯t evene out yet.¡± ¡°We can¡¯t decide on the quantity if we don¡¯t negotiate with the sales team.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why the sales team should havee. It¡¯s frustrating.¡± He even openly mocked them. Choi Min-hee, who had been patient, narrowed her eyes at his rude behavior. Would she explode here? If she did, Yoo-hyun would have stepped in, but seeing her clenched fist open again, she didn¡¯t seem to have that intention. She made a good decision. There was nothing to gain from fighting. What Manager Choi Min-heehad to do was a good finish. She could vent her emotions on Assistant Manager Jo Chi-hoonter. The meeting that couldn¡¯t be concluded was postponed until after lunch. Choi Min-hee, who came out of the conference room, had aplicated expression on her face as she left the front door. She seemed to want to get some fresh air. She didn¡¯t go straight to the restaurant in the basement, but went outside. What else could be the reason? Yoo-hyun suggested quickly. ¡°The wind is cool and nice. Do you want to sit for a while?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Choi Min-hee looked at Yoo-hyun with a strange look and sat down. Then she stared at a distant ce for a long time as if she was lost in thought. Why did it get so twisted? What does he want? Her head wasplicated. She felt like she could find a solution if she knew the reason, but she didn¡¯t know it and felt frustrated. How long had it been? Choi Min-hee asked Yoo-hyun after thinking hard. ¡°Yoo-hyun, what about Assistan Manager Jo Chi-hoon of Hyunil Automobile?¡± ¡°The one with a big face?¡± Yoo-hyun asked back and Choi Min-hee chuckled. ¡°Yeah. But why is he¡­ Why is he doing that?¡± ¡°Maybe he¡¯s trying to tame us?¡± ¡°Yeah. Let¡¯s say he is. What does he get from doing that to us?¡± ¡°Which part do you mean?¡± ¡°I mean, he¡¯s just an employee of thepany. It doesn¡¯t seem like he¡¯ll get any performance from doing that.¡± It was unexpected. The Choi Min-hee that Yoo-hyun remembered was not the type to expose her weak side. Yet she was saying that she didn¡¯t know to a junior employee, and a new one at that. That meant how frustrated she was. Yoo-hyun carefully guessed. ¡°Maybe the navigation development schedule is dyed.¡± ¡°How can it be? The car release schedule has already been confirmed.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a thought. It doesn¡¯t have to have navigation when the cares out. They can also make models without it.¡± Choi Min-hee nodded her head. ¡°Even so, they can¡¯t do that to us when we¡¯ve already signed a contract.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Right? Right? We¡¯re not some hole-in-the-wall shop. Do you think they¡¯ve already talked to the top?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Oh, the sales team! No wonder¡­¡± Choi Min-hee pped her hands, narrowed her eyes, sighed, and shook her head. She was ying drums and gongs by herself and Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t intervene. Yoo-hyun moved away from Choi Min-hee for a moment and picked up his phone. Jo Chi-hoon was suspicious anyway. He was worried that he had no prior information because he had no connections there. He contacted Choi Seul-ki with the hope of grabbing a straw, hoping that his fellow employee who was in the field would know something. ¡°Oh, Yoo-hyun oppa.¡± ¡°How are you?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯m¡­¡± He finished the usual greetings and got to the point. ¡°Do you know Assistan Manager Jo Chi-hoon of Hyunil Automobile?¡± ¡°Oh my, how do you know Assistant Manager Jo?¡± Jackpot. He only needed basic information, but he caught a big fish. Yoo-hyun opened his mouth with excitement for once. ¡°Well¡­¡± He honestly told her everything. Then Choi Seul-ki responded immediately. ¡°Assistant Manager Jo¡­¡± ¡°Yeah? Can you help me out a little?¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± Choi Seul-ki answered without much hesitation. ¡°Don¡¯t worry and contact me. I had something I was curious about anyway.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. I¡¯ll contact you if anything happens.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll wait.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled after finishing the call. He hoped so, but the result was good. He had one insurance now. At that time. There were people having lunch in the underground shopping mall in front of Hyunil Automobile building. Kwon Seung-beom, the assistant manager, and Assistant Manager Jo Chi-hoon were also there. ¡°Assistant Manager Jo, are you sure this is okay?¡± ¡°What? Oh, Hansung? What can a parts supplier do?¡± When Kwon Seung-beom asked with a worried expression, Jo Chi-hoon sitting across from himughed and answered. ¡°But it¡¯s almost over. What if something goes wrong?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. There¡¯s no way it will go wrong. We¡¯vee this far, do you think Hansung will drop out?¡± ¡°I guess not.¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s not for nothing that our team leader told us to negotiate with Hansung.¡± ¡°Wow! You¡¯re not really trying to drop them, are you?¡± ¡°Of course not. Just give them some pressure.¡± Jo Chi-hoon stirred the stew with a spoon and smiled happily. On the other hand, Kwon Seung-beom still looked worried. Chapter 89: Chapter 89:
Chapter 89 He knew how much effort he had put into dealing with Hansung for a long time. ¡°But they are Hansung, after all¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It seems like everything is settled from above. We just have to do what we are told.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± ¡°Make sure the development team is on the same page. I¡¯ve already told them everything about the final product.¡± ¡°Yes¡­¡± Assistan Manager Kwon bowed his head. It was because of the problem with the navigation system he had nned. If this continued, there was a high possibility that they would miss theunch date of the car. Seeing his expression, Assistant Manager Jo Chi-hoon clicked his tongue. ¡°Ugh, you¡¯re still the same as when you were a newbie. Straighten up your shoulders, man. I told you not to act like a coward.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Never mind. Let¡¯s take this opportunity to catch Hansung.¡± ¡°So you¡¯re not going to confirm it today?¡± Kwon asked and Jo Chi-hoon smiled slyly. ¡°Of course, I¡¯m going to send it back. And I¡¯ll add that it¡¯s because of Hansung that we¡¯re dyed.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± ¡°They have no choice but to follow us. What are they going to do after they¡¯ve already developed it?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Let¡¯s see how they handle a day or two of bullying. Jo Chi-hoon grinned as he stuffed a grain of rice into his mouth. The underground shopping mall that connected the Geoje Industrial Complex was quiterge. But since eachpany had its own cafeteria, there was no ce to eat separately. Most of them were old Korean restaurants, and there were only a few fast food joints. Manager Choi Min-hee apologized with a sorry expression. ¡°I promised to buy you something delicious today, but I don¡¯t know what to do.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that. It was very good.¡± ¡°Do you want some coffee? You can buy expensive coffee.¡± Choi Min-hee¡¯s voice brightened up by one tone at Yoo-hyun¡¯s smile. Was Choi Min-hee always like this? He thought she was always cold and stiff, but today she was very different from usual. Yoo-hyun thought that maybe he didn¡¯t know Choi Min-hee well enough. Ding. It was the moment when the two entered the coffee shop. A thick male voice was heard. It was Jo Chi-hoon, who was standing in front of the cashier. ¡°Hey, I¡¯ll buy you coffee.¡± ¡°¡­Is cake okay too?¡± Choi Min-hee seemed to be holding back her anger with a sharp reply that didn¡¯t suit him. ¡°Sure thing.¡± ¡°Thank you. Yoo-hyun, you didn¡¯t eat properly, right? Choose whatever you want.¡± But it wasn¡¯t. This was her timid revenge. Yoo-hyun suppressed hisughter and answered. ¡°Can I choose two?¡± ¡°Sure, sure. It¡¯s okay if Jo buys it. Right?¡± ¡°¡­Well, whatever you want.¡± Jo Chi-hoon answered casually, but he couldn¡¯t hide his sour stomach. He had wrinkles on his forehead. For a very short moment, Yoo-hyun secretly picked up his phone. ¡°Seul-gi. I¡¯m here¡­¡± ¡°I know. Just stall and wait.¡± He heard Choi Seul-gi¡¯s cool answer. A momentter, the table was full of drinks and cakes. Choi Min-hee ate heartily and thanked Jo Chi-hoon who was sitting across from her. ¡°Mm, this is really good. Thank you.¡± ¡°Yes. Please eat a lot.¡± ¡°It would be nice if you were this considerate during the meeting too.¡± Of course, there was a thorn hidden in her words. ¡°Yes. It¡¯s nice to see you enjoying it. Please pay more attention to the panel too.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you think we¡¯re paying enough attention for apany like ours?¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s all about the results, right?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t results something we make together?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need to waste time on something that won¡¯t work.¡± Jo Chi-hoon also had a stubborn side to him. The two who seemed to match well in strange parts ate and had a childish psychological battle in front of them. ¡°That¡¯s not what I mean¡­¡± ¡°No, what I¡¯m saying is¡­¡± There were some parts that seemed to cross the line, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t bother to stop them. It wasn¡¯t work-rted anyway, and this kind of pride fight wasmon enough. Instead, he drank his coffee and organized his thoughts. He had roughly confirmed his suspicions. Hyun-il Motors couldn¡¯t let go of Hansung Electronics easily either. If they were going to give up, Jo Chi-hoon wouldn¡¯t have pushed them like this. The problem was one thing. He had no intention of negotiating at all today. It was then. Jo Chi-hoon¡¯s mood was not good. His breathing was rough as his nose red, and his face was very flushed. He looked like he was barely holding his patience. Seeing him, Choi Min-hee said. ¡°I¡¯m sorry if that¡¯s not the case.¡± ¡°Choi, if you keep saying that, what do you want me to do?¡± ¡°I meant it as a way to discuss it together.¡± Choi Min-hee tried to keep the line subtly, but Jo Chi-hoon didn¡¯t. He was ready to get up and make a scene. You think he wouldn¡¯t? Yoo-hyun was sure with a high probability after observing many types of people. It was a loss to clean up after the trouble. Even if there was a problem, it was better for Yoo-hyun to cover it up than Choi Min-hee in terms of negotiation. As Jo Chi-hoon was about to explode, Yoo-hyun saw something and got up from his seat. Screech. ¡°Choi, I think we¡¯re out of time.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°No, wait. How can a newbie interrupt the seniors¡¯ conversation?¡± Jo Chi-hoon suddenly got up and yelled. He vented his anger on Yoo-hyun, who had a lower rank than him. He held back his swear words because it was a coffee shop, but it was obvious that he was angry. In this case, he had to bow down firmly. ¡°No, right now¡­¡± Yoo-hyun stopped Choi Min-hee from stepping forward and bowed his head in apology. ¡°Sir, I¡¯m really sorry.¡± ¡°Hmm. No, it¡¯s not that¡­¡± Jo Chi-hoon couldn¡¯t go any further because he felt the eyes of the people in the coffee shop. He felt like he was the only bad guy because of Yoo-hyun¡¯s apology. As Jo Chi-hoon fixed his sleeve and tried to say something, a high-pitched voice rang out from the side. ¡°Oppa! You¡¯re Yoo-hyun oppa, right?¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes turned to the side because of the loud noise. There was a young woman standing there. Her long hair had been cut short, but Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t miss her. It was Choi Seul-gi, who had been on the same team as him during the new employee training. ¡°Seul-gi.¡± ¡°Oppa, what¡¯s going on here?¡± ¡°I¡¯m meeting with some clients.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Choi Seul-gi crossed her arms and turned her head sharply. Jo Chi-hoon flinched for a moment. ¡°Haha, Seul-gi. Long time no see.¡± ¡°Sir, are you causing trouble to the people from thepany in the cafe, by any chance?¡± ¡°No, of course not.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes as he listened to their conversation. They obviously knew each other. But their rtionship seemed to be wrong somehow. Rather, it was the young Choi Seul-gi who was pushing Jo Chi-hoon around. ¡°I¡¯m disappointed to see you like this. And I¡¯m sure Yu would be very disappointed too.¡± ¡°You must have misunderstood something. Isn¡¯t that right, Yoo-hyun?¡± She was a woman who had already heard the exnation from him. Yoo-hyun smiled slightly at that moment. He quickly organized his thoughts and gave Choi Seul-gi a hint. Then he immersed himself in the act. ¡°Yes, of course. Seul-gi, Sir Jo gave us the contract confirmation today during the negotiation. Don¡¯t be rude.¡± ¡°Oh? Really? Is that true, sir?¡± ¡°¡­Haha, yes, yes.¡± Choi Seul-gi responded very naturally to Yoo-hyun¡¯s sudden change. She had a knack for cornering Jo Chi-hoon softly. ¡°Then I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯ll say something nice to Yu as an apology.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Of course. But only if you¡¯re not lying, sir.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Her skill of pushing and pulling with an apology and a condition was beyond excellent, it was art. ¡°You wouldn¡¯t lie about something like this, right? You¡¯re a man with pride, aren¡¯t you? Right?¡± ¡°Yes. Of course.¡± She even touched his pride and got a definite answer from him. He had seen her teach dance during the new employee training and knew she had some sense, but this was more than that. It was as if she had been looking at the whole situation from the beginning and acting ordingly. Yoo-hyun gave her a thumbs up from an angle that only she could see. Choi Seul-gi smiled brightly and wrapped up the situation. ¡°Okay, sir. I¡¯ll trust you then. Let¡¯s have a meal together sometime.¡± ¡°Sure. I¡¯ll set a date.¡± ¡°Yes. Oh, Yoo-hyun oppa. Call me when you¡¯re done. Let me know the result of the meeting.¡± ¡°Got it. Thanks.¡± After Choi Seul-gi left, an awkward silence enveloped the four people. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun spoke politely to Jo Chi-hoon. ¡°Shall we go to the meeting then?¡± ¡°¡­Yes, let¡¯s do that.¡± Jo Chi-hoon¡¯s expression lookedplicated. Yoo-hyun thought that Choi Seul-gi¡¯s words had worked to some extent. He could tell by Jo Chi-hoon¡¯s change of expression. He didn¡¯t believe that the meeting result would change dramatically though. It was enough to see a slight crack in his armor. But what do you know? The reaction of Jo Chi-hoon throughout the afternoon meeting was unexpected. He hadpletely changed as a person. ¡°I hope you understand that we are being careful because of this.¡± ¡°Of course. I understand.¡± ¡°This is our first navigation system. We have to start well. Start well. Hahaha.¡± ¡°Thank you. Can I ask you to check the specs then?¡± ¡°Yes. We¡¯ve checked the development specs and it seems like this is it. We¡¯ve met all the requirements too.¡± He suddenly became gentle and his attitude towards the meeting was also serious. ¡°What? Do you mean¡­¡± ¡°I think we can do this much.¡± ¡°Can you send me a confirmation email?¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s do that.¡± He gave an immediate answer to Choi Min-hee¡¯s direct question. There was no trace of his attitude that seemed like he would never agree. He even winked at Yoo-hyun. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun lost his words as Kwon Seung-beom, the other assistant manager, whispered to Jo Chi-hoon. ¡°Sir, are you okay? You were¡­¡± ¡°Hey, I¡¯m fine, man. The team leader just told me to tame them, not to cut them off.¡± ¡°So you¡¯re really doing it?¡± ¡°Yeah. This is enough, right? Let¡¯s go nicely. Nicely.¡± ¡°Oh, okay.¡± It was a conversation that Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t hear. But he could read the situation from their expressions. Kwon Seung-beom also didn¡¯t expect Jo Chi-hoon¡¯s sudden change of attitude. This was entirely Jo Chi-hoon¡¯s unteral decision. Finally, Jo Chi-hoon concluded the meeting with apletely different tone from before. ¡°Choi, I¡¯ll end this meeting here. Thank you for your hard work.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you¡­¡± Choi Min-hee was stunned by Jo Chi-hoon¡¯s confirmation. She nced at Yoo-hyun. She had asked him to go on a business trip with her, just in case, but she didn¡¯t really think he would be of much help. No matter how talented he was, there was a limit to what he could do as a newbie. But this happened! Who would have thought that a newbie¡¯s connection would move a troublesome Hyun-il Motors assistant? An unbelievable thing was happening in front of her eyes. The meeting ended and they said goodbye as a courtesy. ¡°Thank you for your hard work.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you for your hard work.¡± The people from the navigation development team also apologized politely. Although there were some difficulties in the middle, the end was professional. Chapter 90: Chapter 90:
Chapter 90 The meeting was a sess. There were some difficulties in the middle, but they achieved their goal. However, Manager Choi Min-hee¡¯s face was still gloomy. She looked the same even after they came out of the Hyunil Automobile Research Institute building. As they walked along the road, she asked cautiously. ¡°Yoo-hyun, how did this happen?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know either. I have no idea what¡¯s going on.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun said no, but Manager Choi Min-hee was sure. This couldn¡¯t be a coincidence. A thought shed through her mind. ¡®Did he use the situation to his advantage?¡¯ She remembered that he had made a phone call before they entered the restaurant. Maybe that was to call his colleagues. It felt like he had deliberately exploited Manager Jo Chi-hoon¡¯s weakness. Thinking about it, it seemed like everything fell into ce. Wait. Did he know who Manager Jo Chi-hoon liked all along? That didn¡¯t make sense. Manager Choi Min-hee shook her head vigorously. She felt like she was possessed by a ghost. She wanted to take a break and sort out her thoughts. ¡°I must be crazy.¡± ¡°Are you okay?¡± Yoo-hyun asked with a worried expression. He understood why she was holding her head right now. It was because of the stress she had received during the meeting today. She needed to rest at times like this. ¡°Do you want to take a break?¡± ¡°¡­No. Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Manager Choi Min-hee wanted to ask more persistently, but she stopped herself. That would be rude to Yoo-hyun who had worked hard today. The important thing was that the work went well. She soon rxed her face and smiled at Yoo-hyun. ¡°You¡¯re such a helpful colleague. I should buy you dinner. You said you had to contact someone earlier.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll check my schedule first.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m fine. You can go see your colleaguester.¡± ¡°Hey, how can I do that when you¡¯re waiting for me?¡± It was a one-day business trip. Yoo-hyun had decided to amodate Manager Choi Min-hee, so he didn¡¯t bother to tell his colleagues. But it seemed like Manager Choi Min-hee had other thoughts. ¡°I have to go home because I have a kid, but you¡¯re young. When will youe to Geoje again?¡± ¡°Still¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to go in tomorrow afternoon because it was a long-distance trip. Of course, I¡¯ll tell Mr. Kim about it. You cane in then too. Is that okay?¡± She kept caring for him even though she must have been exhausted herself. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t refuse her all the time, so he nodded his head. ¡°Okay. Thank you.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee smiled brightly at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. It felt like her cold heart opened up like the smile on her lips. Maybe it wasn¡¯t Manager Choi Min-hee who changed, but Yoo-hyun who didn¡¯t pay attention? He finally saw her true colors after 20 years. He had received an unexpected gift from her who had to leave thepany in the past. At that time, what Yoo-hyun received was the result of her hard work and sweat. And now. Yoo-hyun received her sincerity. He still had plenty of time until his appointment with his colleagues since he was still working. He took a taxi alone and went to the nearby sea. Ssh ssh. The sound of waves hit his ears. The flying seagulls, the sharp cliffs and the sea created a beautiful scenery together. It was as beautiful as his old memories. -This ce is really nice. It makes me feel refreshed just by looking at it. Yoo-hyun leaned back on the bench and looked at the setting sun over the sea with a faint smile on his face. He feltfortable even by just being there. He understood why she liked this ce so much. Then he suddenly remembered the scene where she was crouching in front of him here. She was drawing something on the ground with a stone. -What are you doing? -Just¡­ Is this my signature on the ground? Isn¡¯t it cute? She turned her head and smiled brightly at him. On the ground, there was a half-heart symbol with a cupid arrow stuck in it. It was her signature made with Da (¶à), meaning many, in Chinese characters for Jung Da-hye¡¯s name. He guessed that she wanted him to draw the other half of the heart himself by looking at how she nced around nervously. He didn¡¯t know back then. No, he didn¡¯t even bother to know. Yoo-hyun in the past was not the type to care about romance. But why did he think of this now? Swoosh swoosh. Yoo-hyun picked up a stone and left Jung Da-hye¡¯s signature on the hard y ground. It wasn¡¯t hard to follow the familiar thing. And he drew the other half of the heart to connect it. This is so embarrassing. And childish. He kept giggling even though he was just drawing a line. It felt like he went back to his high school days when he was innocent. Zing. When the sun was setting, he got a call. It was Choi Seul-ki who he was supposed to meet for dinner. Soon after. Choi Seul-ki appeared with a familiar face. It was Jung Da-bin, who was in the same team as him during the new employee training. Did she change because of her work life? She was no longer the innocent-looking girl she used to be. She had be more sophisticated. ¡°Oppa, how could youe down without contacting me?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to see you here. How have you been?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been fine. I¡¯ve been thinking about you, oppa. How about you?¡± She still had the habit of being straightforward as before. He found that very endearing. Yoo-hyun winked at her yfully. ¡°I¡¯ve been thinking about Seul-ki. Seul-ki, thank you so much today.¡± ¡°Oh, oppa!¡± Jung Da-bin pouted when Choi Seul-ki giggled. ¡°You two, that¡¯s not a very beautiful reunion scene.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not like we haven¡¯t seen each other for years.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. But what are you doing here?¡± ¡°Just. Waiting. Why did youe all the way here?¡± ¡°I thought you might be bored, oppa. And Da-bin was so impatient.¡± Choi Seul-ki nodded at the ce where Jung Da-bin was hanging her shoulders. Yoo-hyun gave her a little boost. ¡°Da-bin, I¡¯m kidding. I thought about you too.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Of course. Just a little bit.¡± ¡°Tsk. You¡¯ve changed since you went to work.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve improved.¡± Jung Da-bin stuck out her tongue at Yoo-hyun¡¯s cheeky answer. Then she noticed the drawing in front of the bench and eximed. ¡°Huh? Oppa, what is this? A heart? Don¡¯t tell me¡­¡± ¡°Yes. No.¡± ¡°Aha, I knew it?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun cut it off cleanly and walked out, turning his eyes to Choi Seul-ki. It was time to move to the ce where he had agreed to meet his colleagues. ¡°Seul-ki, should we go now?¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Da-bin, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, yes.¡± Jung Da-bin answered Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, but her eyes were still on the ground. The heart that Yoo-hyun drew was not just a heart. It looked like he had drawn something else with it. But it looked familiar somehow. She furrowed her brows. A momentter. The colleagues gathered in a seafood restaurant near the sea. There were five men and two women, including Yoo-hyun. They all had one thing inmon: they were in group 2 during the group training. ¡°Nice to see you. How have you been?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been good. You look good too.¡± ¡°Haha, Yoo-hyun, only you would say that?¡± They were not in the same team, but they had seen each other every day for a while, so there was no awkwardness. It was more surprising that they all came out without any missing. ¡°How did youe out?¡± ¡°A colleague came from far away, so of course we had toe.¡± One of them answered proudly and kept looking sideways. There were Choi Seul-ki and Jung Da-bin there. That¡¯s right. The two female colleagues who had be prettier had captivated the hearts of the male colleagues. Yoo-hyun held back hisughter and said. ¡°Let¡¯s have a drink. I¡¯ll pay for this ce.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? You¡¯re the guest, we should pay.¡± Then one of them came out strongly. Then Choi Seul-ki reacted to him. ¡°Wow, that¡¯s manly.¡± ¡°Order more. Order as much as you want.¡± ¡°Yeah, let¡¯s eat a lot. When will we have this time again?¡± That was the start. The male colleagues rose up like mes. And Jung Da-bin added fuel to the fire. She came with bottles of alcohol in both hands and raised her voice. ¡°Well then, let¡¯s have some fun.¡± ¡°Ooooooh!¡± The atmosphere was so hot that it burned. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun licked his lips at the sight. Buzz buzz. They exchanged stories while drinking sses of alcohol. Of course, the center of their conversation was work. It was the same everywhere except for the location: work stories had simr aspects. The troubles from their bosses, frequent overtime work, drinking culture that forced them to socialize, etc. In the middle of their chatter, Jung Da-bin asked him. ¡°How about you, oppa?¡± ¡°I¡¯m the same.¡± Actually, Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t have much toin about. He liked his part in many ways. He felt that more when hepared himself with others like this. He enjoyed chatting for a while and then went outside for a moment. He wanted to sort out his thoughts for a while. Whoosh whoosh. The sea breeze cooled his hot body. Yoo-hyun sat on a red stic chair and looked at the distance. The noisy sound came through the gap of the restaurant door. It was quite pleasant to be here like this. Squeak. Then the door opened and Jung Da-bin came out. Her face was red from drinking too much. ¡°What are you doing here alone?¡± ¡°Just. I like it.¡± ¡°Can I sit down for a bit?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Creak. Yoo-hyun pulled out a chair behind him and ced it next to him. She sat next to him and stared nkly at the same ce as Yoo-hyun. ¡°¡­¡± After a brief silence, she called Yoo-hyun. ¡°Oppa.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Can I like you, oppa?¡± ¡°No.¡± Was it because he answered too quickly? Jung Da-bin red up. ¡°Why? I¡¯m pretty good, you know? I¡¯m very popr at work.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. You¡¯re pretty.¡± ¡°Then why?¡± Jung Da-bin, who had lost her baby fat and dressed up, looked good to Yoo-hyun too. She was not someone who would be left out anywhere. Not only her appearance, but also her personality was bright and she had passion for her work. She was attractive enough. But Yoo-hyun already had someone else in his heart. Chapter 91: Chapter 91:
Chapter 91 ¡°I have someone I like.¡± ¡°Is it your girlfriend?¡± ¡°Not yet. I have to meet her first.¡± ¡°What do you mean? Then you¡¯re not dating her.¡± ¡°It will definitely happen. She¡¯s the only one for me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jung Dabin turned her head away from Yoo-hyun¡¯s serious expression. She looked at the distant sea and said. ¡°I knew you would do that.¡± ¡°That doesn¡¯t mean I won¡¯t see you anymore.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? Do I look like a clingy person to you?¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head as he saw Jung Dabin¡¯s eyes widen. ¡°No. You look very cool.¡± ¡°You know me well. I¡¯m a cool woman. I¡¯ll meet a very handsome man.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± ¡°¡­Ugh. Let¡¯s go in. It¡¯s cold.¡± Jung Dabin got up from her seat as Yoo-hyun answered calmly. Then she suddenly remembered something and opened her mouth. ¡°Hey, by the way, the person you like¡­¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Never mind. It¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°You¡¯re so nd. Let¡¯s go in.¡± Yoo-hyun went in first and Jung Dabin stared at his back for a long time. She had something to say, but she couldn¡¯t. Yoo-hyun said goodbye to his ssmates after finishing the meeting in a good mood. It was time to go back. He waved his hand at the bus entrance. ¡°Thanks. I¡¯ll treat you next time Ie up.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll contact you.¡± ¡°Oppa, me too.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go in.¡± There were warm greetings back and forth. He got on the bus and then his ssmates moved. They all looked funny as they staggered from drinking too much. Yoo-hyun thought as he watched his colleages fade away. They had changed a lot. He had never imagined that he would have such a connection and hospitality in Geoje, far away. It wasn¡¯t because of Jung Dahye, but because of his colleages, Geoje seemed to be a memorable ce for Yoo-hyun. Vroom. The bus started moving. That¡¯s how the Geoje schedule ended. ¡­ The next day, inside the main office of Hyunil Automobiles in Yeouido, Seoul. There was a loud noise in the office on the fifth floor where the internal product sales team was located. ¡°Jo Daeri! What did I tell you!¡± ¡°That, that is¡­¡± Jo Chihun Daeri didn¡¯t understand why he was being scolded so much. He only looked around for a way to avoid this situation. Then the part leader Ji Byungmin Chajang on the opposite side loosened his tie and threw it away. ¡°Did I tell you to fold Hansung? Didn¡¯t I?¡± ¡°I gave them a lot of warnings.¡± ¡°Why do you have to warn them? Just grab them and fold them!¡± ¡°I thought this was enough¡­¡± Jo Chihun Daeri tried to defend himself desperately, but it was useless. ¡°Enough? Hey, kid. Do you know what¡¯s going on upstairs? They¡¯ve all agreed to give everything to Ilsung. But how can you confirm that you¡¯re using Hansung?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Jo Chihun Daeri¡¯s eyes widened. Of course he thought they could use Ilsung Electronics LCD panels. But he hadn¡¯t officially contacted them yet. But suddenly they went all-in! They hadn¡¯t even matched the specs yet, how could they do that? Even if they did, the development schedule was impossible to meet. It meant it was realistically impossible. ¡°What? Are you surprised? Why? Do I have to tell you everything? Do you want me to wipe your ass too?¡± ¡°I¡¯m, I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Be smart if you¡¯re in sales. Drop the navigation first and use Ilsung for everything.¡± ¡°The, the navigation too?¡± That meant they were not using their own navigation system, but Ilsung¡¯s. All the efforts they had poured into for a year were wasted. It was obvious. ¡°This is all because of ipetent people who can¡¯t do their job. You¡¯re no different.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°What? Are you mad?¡± ¡°No, no sir.¡± ¡°Then change it right now!¡± He didn¡¯t know what to do. He couldn¡¯t just cancel the contract with thepany. Then he should have told him how they had agreed upstairs so he could respond ordingly. But there was nothing like that. Jo Chihun Daeri felt like he was in the dark. Inside Hansung Tower. The sales team of the LCD business unit mobile group Song Hochan Chajang was on the phone in the hallway. -Song Chajangnim, I¡¯m sorry for the trouble. ¡°Haha, no, it¡¯s not your fault, Ji Chajangnim. It¡¯s our fault for not understanding the customer¡¯s needs.¡± -Isn¡¯t it a burden for Hansung? ¡°It would be a lie if it wasn¡¯t. But.¡± -¡­ He stopped talking and heard the other person¡¯s breathing over the phone. It was Hyunil Automobiles who had broken the contract first. No matter how much they had agreed with Hansung, they must have felt sorry. That sorry feeling woulde back biggerter. Song Hochan Chajang hid his intentions and said calmly. ¡°But, if we didn¡¯t do our job properly, Hyunil Automobiles wouldn¡¯t have any choice but to use Hansung products.¡± -That¡¯s, the schedule is¡­ ¡°Yes. I know it¡¯s because of us. How can we meet the overall schedule when the coreponent, the panel development, iste? Right?¡± Song Hochan Chajang threw a bait and the other person bit it. -Yes. Thank you for understanding. ¡°And also, our representative made a mistake at the meeting this time.¡± -What kind of¡­? Ji Byungmin Chajang tilted his head for a moment. ¡°It was an important ce, but he wasn¡¯t prepared enough and the meeting didn¡¯t go very smoothly.¡± -I heard that too. ¡°Yes. If that was the case, he should have brought a proper assistant with him¡­¡± -Ah! I heard that Jo Daeri had a problem. He brought a new employee as an assistant. Ji Byungmin Chajang quickly answered as he understood the situation. The other person gave him a reasonable excuse to favor Hyunil Automobiles. ¡°A newbie? Who did he bring¡­ Tsk tsk.¡± Exactly. The other person¡¯s intention was clearly conveyed over the phone. He wasn¡¯t such a clumsy person to not respond to Ji Byungmin Chajang. -Yes. His name is Han Yoo-hyun. ¡°Ha Yoo-hyun¡­ the troublemaker rookie, right?¡± -Is that so? ¡°I heard that Manager Choipletely ignored Hyunil Motors. I apologize on his behalf.¡± Song Ho-chan, the assistant manager, spoke to the other side with a much brighter voice. -Sorry? No, not at all. I don¡¯t know how to thank you, Manager Song, for your consideration. ¡°Let¡¯s have a drink and a deep conversationter.¡± -Yes, I¡¯ll be waiting. Song Ho-chan, the manager, hung up the phone with one corner of his mouth raised. He got what he wanted and gave them a direction. ¡°Thanks to him, I can send the rookie away at once.¡± He muttered with a smirk and his words echoed in the hallway. That day at lunch. Song Ho-chan, the manager, had a meal with Lee Kyung-hoon, the director. Song Ho-chan, who was watching Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s mood, opened his mouth. ¡°I¡¯ve almost settled the Hyunil Motors case.¡± ¡°How did you talk to them?¡± ¡°I said that we had a problem with our LCD supply and it caused a dy in our own navigation schedule, and coincidentally Ilsung offered us to supply theplete navigation product in the same format, so we took their side.¡± ¡°So they decided to use Ilsung¡¯s navigation product because they were in a hurry. Not bad.¡± Song Ho-chan, the deputy manager, rxed his tension and said. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Hansung Electronics doesn¡¯t have a navigation product, so they can¡¯t respond. The business director had no choice but to be considerate.¡± ¡°So he agreed to push Hansung¡¯s side properly for the next project, right?¡± ¡°Hehe, yes. Anyway, it must be awkward for Jo in charge.¡± Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s mouth curled up long. Jo Chan-young, the senior executive, lost his power as this case went wrong, and his position rose as he sessfully won the next project. And the group leader was fully supporting him. The result of the executive evaluation that would soon take ce was obvious without looking. Song Ho-chan gained confidence from his boss¡¯s smile and said. ¡°There¡¯s that new employee. Ha Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yeah, I know.¡± ¡°Manager Choi took him to negotiate with Hyunil Motors. It seems that they didn¡¯t like it on Hyunil¡¯s side.¡± ¡°Hehe, this is something. Shee must have worked like an amateur. Come to think of it, that rookie is also someone Jo likes.¡± Lee Kyung-hoon hinted and Song Ho-chan quickly understood. ¡°Yes. I think it would be nice to show him an example once.¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s time to set the tone for him anyway.¡± Lee Kyung-hoon smirked. The cafeteriady was wiping the next table. She seemed to wipe that table for a long time. A few hourster. ¡°Song Ho-chan, the manager¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun listened silently to Ee Ae-rin¡¯s story with a flushed face and spitting saliva. This was the second time after the cafeteriady. ¡°I should have told you earlier¡­ but I didn¡¯t know Song would be so tant.¡± ¡°No, thank you for telling me now.¡± Yoo-hyun had a hunch when he received the confirmation cancetion call this morning. He had a hunch that the situation was already turning around. He saw through why Jo Chi-hoon dyed the time. While thinking about it, Ee Ae-rin said with a really worried look. ¡°You really have to be careful. Song Ho-chan is not called one of the three evils for nothing.¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± The three evils of mobile sales marketing. Go Jae-yoon, the manager of product nning team, was a psycho who went ahead like a dictator. Sung Woong-jin, themanager of marketing team, was a leech who sucked blood from junior employees. Song Ho-chan, the manager of sales team, was a hyena who ruled over his pack but trampled on anyone who displeased him. He was a charismatic leader for his allies but he did not care about means and methods for his enemies. Even Shin Chan-yong, who lived on his own pride, was a gentle sheep in front of Song Ho-chan. There was no one who survived among those he targeted. That meant he was good at doing behind-the-scenes work. Yoo-hyun remembered that clearly. Then? He had to do something first. Yoo-hyun finished talking with Ee Ae-rin and came out of the rest area and organized his thoughts. At this point, Song Ho-chan was going around and making a fuss, which meant he was going to make a move soon. The targets were Manager Choi Min-hee and Yoo-hyun himself. It might seem unlikely that he would care about a rookie, but Song Ho-chan was someone who could do that and more. And Yoo-hyun knew that fact well enough. He had already thrown a bait to Hyunil Motors for that reason. ¡®It¡¯s time for them to contact me.¡¯ As he was thinking, his phone rang. Jiing. It was not the call he was waiting for, but a message from Park Seung-woo. -Don¡¯te to the office for now and wait for my call. It seemed that the upper management was already angry. Song Ho-chan made a move faster than him. He must have confronted the team leader and the person in charge by the time he came to the office. Manager Choi Min-hee, who was responsible, must have been hit by the arrows flying at him. Yoo-hyun quickened his pace and picked up his phone. Jiing. Jiing. Just then, his phone rang. It was exactly the call he was waiting for, so Yoo-hyun smiled and answered. ¡°Yes, Jo Chi-hoon.¡± -There¡­ Jo Chi-hoon¡¯s voice was flustered and echoed in the hallway. At that moment. The atmosphere in the office was fierce. Next to Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader, Jo Chan-young, the senior executive, was standing. Next to him were Lee Kyung-hoon, the director, and Song Ho-chan, the manager, with their arms crossed. Their eyes were focused on one person. Chapter 92: Chapter 92:
Chapter 92 It was Manager Choi Min-hee. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± ¡°Manager Choi, you said it went well. But is this what you call well? How can Hyunil say they can¡¯t do it because of us? That¡¯s nonsense!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Executive Director Jo Chan-young sighed as Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan yelled at him. Manager Choi Min-hee did not make any excuses. She had already exined several times, but they wouldn¡¯t listen. There was nothing she could do. She silently looked ahead and just listened. That seemed to provoke Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan, who pointed his finger at her with a red face. ¡°Did you act like this at the meeting too? No, did you take a newbie to such an important meeting?¡± ¡°Team Leader, I told you before. Yoo-hyun has nothing to do with this.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee immediately defended Yoo-hyun when he was mentioned. Their bosses were trying to avoid responsibility and me their subordinates, even though Hyunil was being unreasonable. Well. She could understand that to some extent. She was the one in charge, after all. But suddenly they said it was wrong to take a newbie to the meeting! Was that something a team leader should say? ¡°Hey! Don¡¯t re at me!¡± ¡°Hey, Team Leader, why are you doing this? Manager Choi is trying to figure it out right now. Yoo-hyun has nothing to do with this.¡± Assistant Manager Kim Hyun-min intervened and stopped the angry Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan. Director Lee Kyung-hoon and Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan were just watching with sneers. Maybe that¡¯s why? Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan got even more heated. ¡°No, Assistant Manager Kim! Is this your ce to butt in? Why can¡¯t you tell when to step in and when not to?¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m the part leader here. Where else should I step in if not here?¡± ¡°Stop it. Just stop.¡± The noisy scene was settled by a word from Executive Director Jo Chan-young. He put his hand on his forehead, as if he had a headache. Yoo-hyun, who was watching from afar, clicked his tongue. They were really ying around. He expected it, but it looked more childish in reality. From the person in charge to the sales team, they all gathered around and harassed Manager Choi Min-hee. The team leader who joined in was even more ridiculous. ¡°Yoo-hyun, no.¡± Deputy Park Seung-woo, who noticed Yoo-hyun, smiled and crossed his arms to make an X sign. He meant not to go there. But Yoo-hyun answered with a smile. Are you scared? No way. Yoo-hyun smiled faintly. He heard Executive Director Jo Chan-young¡¯s voice. ¡°Manager Choi, tell me the truth. Did Yoo-hyun really act rudely at the Hyunil meeting?¡± ¡°No. He never did.¡± ¡°Then why did they say that?¡± There was a lot of anger in his low voice. He was too flustered to make a proper judgment. It didn¡¯t make sense for apany to change a contract because of bad attitude at a meeting betweenpanies. But he was so impatient that he was swayed by what he heard from the customer. It was a typical example of what a leader shouldn¡¯t show. Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan also chimed in. ¡°Manager Choi, that¡¯s why I told you not to take a newbie with you.¡± ¡°Team Leader.¡± ¡°Hey! Don¡¯t interrupt me when I¡¯m talking.¡± Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan added. He was the one who confirmed that he should go on a business trip. He was trying to score points in front of his boss by crushing his team member. He could never be a good leader like that. It was the worst choice as a team leader. Manager Choi Min-hee and Assistant Manager Kim Hyun-min were about to open their mouths at the same time. That¡¯s when Yoo-hyun stepped forward and said. ¡°I never acted rudely.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Do you know where you heard that?¡± It was like jumping into a tiger¡¯s den. Everyone looked at him with surprise, but he had a calm expression. He didn¡¯t look guilty at all, so they didn¡¯t know what to say to him. Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan stepped forward with anger. ¡°We got a directint from Hyunil¡¯s sales team. They said your attitude was bad.¡± ¡°That¡¯s impossible. I have no reason or power to do that as a newbie.¡± ¡°Huh, really. You¡¯re bold.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just telling the truth. I can¡¯t make up something that didn¡¯t happen.¡± He looked at them with a rxed attitude, even though he should have apologized with his head down! He even looked confident. Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan¡¯s forehead wrinkled. ¡°Director, if you need me, I¡¯ll call Hyunil¡¯s person in charge.¡± ¡°Wait. Let¡¯s hear a little more.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no value in hearing more.¡± ¡°Hey.¡± Executive Director Jo Chan-young stopped Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan. If he judged rationally, Yoo-hyun¡¯s words didn¡¯t seem wrong. But there was a mention of bad attitude in the story that came from the customer. He needed to confirm the exact cause and effect. Executive Director Jo Chan-young nodded and Yoo-hyun said. ¡°As I said, I was polite. I didn¡¯t get any criticism at the meeting either.¡± ¡°If they felt that way, then you did something wrong. They are the ones who judge that. Am I wrong?¡± ¡°Yes. That could be possible.¡± Everyone had question marks in their heads at Yoo-hyun¡¯s calm answer. Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan spoke arrogantly. ¡°Look at this. He¡¯s so stubborn, he¡¯s ruining everything.¡± ¡°They must be trying to find fault with our self-developed navigation system.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee quickly countered as Executive Director Jo Chan-young shook his head. ¡°That¡¯s not the problem, Manager Choi. Ourpany suffered damage because of this, and someone has to take responsibility.¡± ¡°Then I should take responsibility as the person in charge, why are you ming Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Of course, you should take responsibility too.¡± ¡°Hah.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee smiled bitterly. She had every reason to. The people who should share the responsibility were attacking her like this. Yoo-hyun decided to wrap up the situation at this point. ¡°Assistant Manager Song, do you know who pointed out my rude attitude?¡± ¡°Is that important?¡± ¡°I think there might be a misunderstanding.¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes turned to Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He could have avoided answering, but he had no reason not to. ¡°He said his name was Assistant Manager Jo Chi-hoon in their sales team. I got a call from their part leader.¡± ¡°Really? The atmosphere wasn¡¯t bad when I was with him.¡± ¡°Wow. You can¡¯t even read the mood. How did you get trained in the team? Tsk tsk¡­¡± Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan, who was scolded by Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan, who was lower in rank than him, only blushed. Of course, he couldn¡¯t say anything back. This was also a fatal mistake as a team leader. Assistant Manager Kim Hyun-min, who had been watching quietly, stepped forward. ¡°Assistant Manager Song, you¡¯ve been wrong since before. Do you have any evidence?¡± ¡°Evidence? I got a phone call. What more evidence do you need?¡± ¡°Then let us hear the recording or something. I don¡¯t think Yoo-hyun is lying.¡± ¡°Can you back up what you¡¯re saying?¡± ¡°Yes. I can back it up. Do you want to bet?¡± Assistant Manager Kim Hyun-min, who was rather scolding his team member, was more like a team leader. A team leader should at least listen to his team member first, rather than someone he didn¡¯t even know. Of course, Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan never backed down. ¡°Assistant Manager Kim, I¡¯m just telling you what I heard from the customer. Do you have any evidence that it¡¯s not true?¡± ¡°If neither of you have any, then it¡¯smon sense to trust your team member first, right?¡± ¡°It¡¯s such an important matter. Don¡¯t you think so?¡± Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan¡¯s eyes red at Yoo-hyun, demanding him to admit his mistake. Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan was more confident with Director Lee Kyung-hoon and Executive Director Jo Chan-young behind him. He had gone this far, so there was no turning back. Yoo-hyun nodded his head obediently with a pinch of MSG added. ¡°It is an important matter.¡± ¡°Yes. You should take responsibility for it.¡± ¡°Of course. Since it¡¯s an important matter, we should clearly assign responsibility for right and wrong.¡± ¡°You talk well. So, what are you going to do?¡± It was obvious that they should sort out right and wrong. When Yoo-hyun agreed with his rare right words, Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan¡¯s eyebrows narrowed. He felt uneasy at his too rxed expression for such a serious situation. That¡¯s when Yoo-hyun slowly opened his mouth. ¡°This might help us sort out right and wrong.¡± ¡°What is that?¡± Yoo-hyun opened his phone folder and answered Executive Director Jo Chan-young¡¯s question. ¡°It¡¯s the conversation with Assistant Manager Jo Chi-hoon of Hyunil¡¯s sales team.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s listen to it.¡± Then he pressed the button without hesitation. -Yes. I¡¯m really sorry about what happened to Yoo-hyun. Our part leader suddenly changed his mind¡­ -So it¡¯s true that our Hansung side made the proposal first. -That¡¯s what I heard. So I think it would be better for both sides to reach an agreement amicably this time. ¡°¡­¡± As soon as the yback of the recorded conversation ended, silence fell. The first one to break it was Manager Choi Min-hee. She raised her voice by two tones and cornered Executive Director Jo Chan-young. ¡°Director, look at this! Someone is bribing them behind our backs.¡± ¡°Huh, who are you saying that about?¡± ¡°Who was the one who said he talked to their part leader on the phone?¡± ¡°What? Are you ming me?¡± Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan sneered as Manager Choi Min-hee rolled her eyes. Director Lee Kyung-hoon, who had been serious, intervened and suggested to Executive Director Jo Chan-young. ¡°Director, this doesn¡¯t seem like something we should do here. If there¡¯s a mistake, we should make it clear.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°But, not an internal audit. You know our situation right now.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll check with their team again, since it seems like Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan is responsible for this part.¡± It would be a hundred times better to entrust a fish to a cat. But Executive Director Jo Chan-young epted that again. ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s handle it that way. You work hard on this.¡± ¡°Director!¡± ¡°That¡¯s not right!¡± Assistant Manager Kim Hyun-min and Manager Choi Min-hee shouted at the same time, but Executive Director Jo Chan-young shook his head. ¡°Enough. That¡¯s it.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll handle it without any trouble. I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Finish it well.¡± Director Lee Kyung-hoon bowed his head politely and thenforted Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan, who was next to him. ¡°I¡¯ll keep that in mind. And Team Leader Oh, good job.¡± ¡°No, thank you, Director.¡± Then he turned his head sharply. Yoo-hyun saw the vile smile on his lips. He didn¡¯t care about anyone else. He was either clueless about the internal politics that surrounded the position of the director, or he had some weakness that was obvious. Director Lee Kyung-hoon thought hard with his eyebrows furrowed. He could almost hear the two people thinking. Childish people. Yoo-hyun hid his amused expression and calmly said. ¡°I¡¯ll share the recording file with you right away. The whole content is longer. It also has Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan¡¯s name in it¡­¡± ¡°What are you trying to do now!¡± ¡°Stop!¡± When he added a little MSG, Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan bit the bait himself. Chapter 93: Chapter 93:
Chapter 93 After a brief silence, Executive Director Jo Chan-young spoke. ¡°Let¡¯s settle this matter as this team leader suggested.¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was no word of apology, as expected. He didn¡¯t even hope for that. No, then he should at least do his job properly. This was clearly a case of being outyed by Lee Kyung-hoon, the director¡¯s political skills. It was the oue he anticipated, but the process was too disappointing. He couldn¡¯t lead this big organization properly with that attitude. When Yoo-hyun sighed inwardly, he met eyes with Song Ho-chan, the assistant director, who was ring at him. There was no reason to avoid his gaze, so Yoo-hyun responded with a rxed smile. ¡®Just wait and see.¡¯ He saw him grinding his teeth. He hoped he wouldn¡¯t misunderstand. This was only a favor for Manager Choi Min-hee. Next time, he would make him pay back with interest. A whileter. The outdoor terrace on the 20th floor. Manager Kim Hyun-min leaned his back on the railing and spat out a chuckle. ¡°Wow, that kid Yoo-hyun. What would have happened if you didn¡¯t y the recording then?¡± ¡°I told you. Yoo-hyun is not the kind of person who would cause such a problem.¡± He said with a paper cup in his hand, sitting on the bench in front of him. Kim Hyun-min made an awkward expression and said. ¡°I know. But they were pushing so hard from the sales team. What could I do? I just listened to them for now.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Hey, I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯ll grab them by the cor next time. Okay?¡± ¡°Is Yoo-hyun okay? Song Ho-chan¡¯s eyes looked like he was plotting something.¡± Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, asked worriedly. Kim Hyun-min¡¯s eyes changedpletely. ¡°He¡¯ll be fine. He¡¯ll have to watch his back after this incident. Even if he steps up, I won¡¯t stay still either.¡± ¡°How can you stop someone who relentlessly goes after someone who has crossed him?¡± ¡°Trust me.¡± Stop Song Ho-chan? That was nonsense. There was no one who survived among those he had targeted openly. This time, he might have let it go, but next time he would surely find a bigger w to exploit. ¡°Sigh.¡± Park Seung-woo just sighed. The coffee swaying in the paper cup seemed to reflect his restless mind. He was crumpling the bottom of the paper cup with his fingernail. Kim Hyun-minughed dryly. ¡°Are you worried? About your mentee getting hurt?¡± ¡°Yes. He has enough potential to rise up. Unlike me.¡± ¡°Then make him do that.¡± ¡°Huh? How can I?¡± Park Seung-woo asked. Kim Hyun-min told him how. ¡°Just do it boldly. If you win the contest and make your product, who can say anything here? The mobile phone division is giving you full authority.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± ¡°Give it a try. And get an award and make your product. Then you can raise him up.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Thud. Park Seung-woo put down his paper cup and stood up abruptly. Then he looked at Kim Hyun-min with a burning gaze. ¡°I¡¯ll do it. No, I¡¯ll do it and definitely raise him up.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. Your attitude is good but¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go in first then.¡± Park Seung-woo left before Kim Hyun-min finished his sentence. He was so serious that it was hard to tell if he was joking or not. ¡°What¡¯s his concept?¡± It was funny to see a senior who was willing to sacrifice himself for his junior in trouble. He acted like a protagonist of a boy¡¯sic book. It was a sentiment that didn¡¯t suit apany worker who lived in a cruel reality. ¡°Well, it¡¯s nice to see.¡± He might even like those two people because of that. Kim Hyun-min¡¯s lips curled up slightly. Choi Min-hee took Yoo-hyun to a coffee shop near thepany. It was for having a quiet conversation. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯ll enjoy the coffee.¡± Yoo-hyun answered with an indifferent expression, but the shadow on Choi Min-hee¡¯s face didn¡¯t disappear. She should be worried about her own mistake at this time, but she seemed more concerned about her junior. ¡°It was all thanks to you that we solved this problem.¡± ¡°No way. It would have been hard if you hadn¡¯t stopped them.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m sorry for taking you on a business trip for nothing.¡± She even apologized. There was no need for that at all. ¡°Hey, why are you sorry? I¡¯m really fine. You didn¡¯t do anything wrong.¡± ¡°Right. You didn¡¯t do anything wrong. You did so well that you deserve praise.¡± ¡°Then it¡¯s settled.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled lightly and Choi Min-heeughed feebly. It was definitely his help that corrected the meeting that was going in the wrong direction. If she had gone alone, she wouldn¡¯t have even received a confirmation email. Wait. She recalled the meeting. The more she thought about it, the less she understood the current situation. They didn¡¯t seem to know that they were using Ilseong Electronics¡¯ navigation. How did that happen? She asked Yoo-hyun with a hint of suspicion. ¡°Yoo-hyun, this is just a question, okay?¡± ¡°Yes. Please ask.¡± ¡°I understand that they used Ilseong¡¯s navigation because theirs waste. But the assistant manager Jo Chi-hoon didn¡¯t seem to know about it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± When Yoo-hyun nodded, Choi Min-hee continued quickly. ¡°How is that possible? They must have agreed to use Ilseong¡¯s beforehand because of the schedule.¡± ¡°Do they have to agree?¡± ¡°Of course. How can they develop without agreeing? The schedule wouldn¡¯t work. And they even changed the specs in the middle.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t Ilseong Electronics making the navigation too? Then the panel shouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡± ¡°We changed the specs because the car interior design itself changed to wide. But now they¡¯re trying to fit it to Ilseong¡¯s?¡± Choi Min-hee was so immersed that she forgot that he was a new employee. It was her usual self when she saw only work. Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and asked back. ¡°Can¡¯t they change the interior design to match the navigation?¡± ¡°That¡¯s impossible. That¡¯s connected to other products. The navigation has to match them.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°Yeah. And what about Hyunil Automobiles? They wouldn¡¯t stay still if they did that. It¡¯s like hitting everyone who¡¯s developing on the back of their heads.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know much, but I guess they don¡¯t have much to say since their development was dyed.¡± This question and answer was to broaden her thinking. It was up to her to find the answer. And that time didn¡¯t take long. ¡°Could it be¡­that Hyunil Automobiles¡¯ higher-ups secretly matched with Ilseong Electronics?¡± ¡°Then what about the design?¡± ¡°They could have separated the navigation-equipped model. Or, they could have changed the size of the navigation frame.¡± ¡°That¡¯s possible.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders. Choi Min-hee seemed to think it was usible as she rolled her eyes around. ¡°I see¡­ None of the people in the meeting knew about it. That makes sense.¡± She muttered to herself and nodded. ¡°Then what should we do¡­¡± She racked her brain to find a solution. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun silently watched her. It was a project that others would have given up long ago. She endured all the unreasonable changes from the customer andforted the disgruntled development team. She was the one who brought it this far. She worked passionately. Then, her phone on the table rang. ¡°Yoo-hyun, just a moment.¡± She turned her head and answered the phone. She soon got up and headed to the corner. He didn¡¯t mean to listen. ¡°You do something about it! You¡¯re also Euchan¡¯s dad. A parent. Do you think anyone in thepany is not crazy?¡± He identally heard the content because her voice echoed in the space. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was speechless for a moment. He had forgotten. Female employee. Childbirth. Leave. Those words that had held her back were still acting as shackles of reality. She had been running with those shackles on. She had been struggling to make it happen. How hard it must have been. When Yoo-hyun was lost in thought, Choi Min-hee came back. ¡°Sorry. Did you wait too long?¡± ¡°No. Are you okay?¡± ¡°What? It¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She smiled as if nothing had happened. She didn¡¯t have to hide her hardship. ¡°I just have some work to do. I think I have to go first today. What should I do?¡± ¡°You should go, of course.¡± ¡°I feel like I¡¯m leaving a mess behind.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± He felt sorry instead. ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll sort it out tomorrow.¡± ¡°¡­Thank you, Manager.¡± ¡°Thank you for what? Let¡¯s go.¡± She thanked him and acted calm. She soon got up and walked away with confidence. -This is probably thest time I see you like this. I¡¯m rooting for you. Her back ovepped with the past when she had turned around and asked for a handshake. The day she left thepany. She was sad more than anyone else, but she was calm that day too. Just like now. When Yoo-hyun came back, the office was empty. Assistant Manager Kim Young-gil and Lee Chan-ho were on a business trip. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo went down to the research information room for data research. With Choi Min-hee gone, there was no one left around Yoo-hyun. No, there was one person left. It was Manager Kim Hyun-min . He sat on Park Seung-woo¡¯s chair. And he grumbled to Yoo-hyun. ¡°We should have a dinner or something on a day like this, but everyone¡¯s gone.¡± ¡°We can do it next time.¡± ¡°Hey, you¡¯re supposed to cheer up when you¡¯re depressed.¡± ¡°Are you depressed?¡± Yoo-hyun asked and Kim Hyun-min shook his head. ¡°Me? No? I¡¯m worried about you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head too. He was annoyed by Song Ho-chan, but he didn¡¯t care that much. He just had to pay him back several times more than he received. He was confident enough for that. ¡°Well, everyone¡¯s strong. Choi Min-hee said she¡¯s fine too. Oh, Park is only rolling his eyes.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Why? He¡¯s worried about you. He said he¡¯ll win the contest and raise you up.¡± Kim Hyun-min¡¯s words made Yoo-hyun smile wryly. ¡°Haha, thank you.¡± ¡°Everyone¡¯s looking after you. Choi even asked me to take care of you when she left.¡± ¡°She did?¡± Yoo-hyun asked in surprise and Kim Hyun-min raised his voice. ¡°Of course she did? I saw her standing up for someone for the first time today. She was amazing.¡± ¡°It¡¯s an honor.¡± Yoo-hyun recalled his business trip with Choi Min-hee. She showed him many unexpected sides of her. Especially, it was surprising to see her express her emotions actively when she was always stiff. That¡¯s why he kept noticing her. Kim Hyun-min brought up Choi Min-hee again. ¡°Now that I think about it, she¡¯s amazing too. How much did she suffer? She didn¡¯t even want to take maternity leave at first, right?¡± ¡°No. I didn¡¯t know that.¡± He really didn¡¯t know that fact. He knew she was passionate, but he didn¡¯t know she was that desperate. ¡°Oh. But her child was sick. That¡¯s why she took a break. Otherwise, she would havee to work even if she was hurt.¡± ¡°¡­I see.¡± ¡°So she¡¯s still not well. It must be hard for her.¡± ¡°¡­¡± So that¡¯s how it was. And yet, she acted strong. Yoo-hyun remembered the smile she had made earlier. It kept ovepping with herst moment. Chapter 94: Chapter 94:
Chapter 94 Manager Kim Hyun-min added with a pitying tone. ¡°She looks very strong on the outside, but she¡¯s soft and weak on the inside.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°She must be under a lot of stress. she and Assistant Manager Song didn¡¯t get along well in the first ce.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yoo-hyun widened his eyes as Kim Hyun-min slowly spilled the beans. ¡°Assistant Manager Song is a bit rude to the female employees. He also said some harsh words to Manager Choi.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Suddenly, an old memory that was forgotten by Yoo-hyun faintly came to his mind. -Why would a woman work so hard? If you¡¯re going to do this, just quit. Don¡¯t act so high and mighty. The voice was clear. The man was mocking and pushing Manager Choi Min-hee. The people around him nodded their heads in agreement with his words. She had no one on her side. Yoo-hyun was also just watching from afar. He was a bystander. The man who wasughing turned his head. The moment he met eyes with the man, the thick fog in Yoo-hyun¡¯s memory cleared up. ¡®Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan.¡¯ He was the one who sentenced her to death when she was working hard with shackles on. Crack. Suddenly, Yoo-hyun¡¯s fist clenched. Seeing Yoo-hyun¡¯s grim expression, Kim Hyun-min tried tofort him. ¡°Just ignore Assistant Manager Song for now. He¡¯ll be lying low for a while.¡± ¡°Will the work be done properly?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take care of that.¡± It wasn¡¯t something that could be done by taking care of it. It meant that it was already rted to the higher-ups when Assistant Manager Lee Kyung-hoon came out like that. Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan would also show his teeth as if nothing had happened. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°So you just stay still. Got it?¡± I can¡¯t do that. Yoo-hyun swallowed the words that rose to his throat. Then he barely nodded his head. ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± ¡°Good. Anyway, don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t put up with it anymore either.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun reluctantly bowed his head. It was after Kim Hyun-min returned to his seat. Yoo-hyun turned his body and looked at Manager Choi Min-hee¡¯s empty seat. ¡°¡­¡± His gaze stayed there for a long time. Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes were not easygoing. That evening. On his way home, he received a phone call. He casually picked up his phone and was surprised. It was rare for his father to call him first. ¡°Dad.¡± -Are you doing well? ¡°Yes. Is there something wrong?¡± -I just wanted to talk to you. Do you have time? There was a slight hint of drunkenness in his father¡¯s voice. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t bother to ask him about it. It was enough to have a conversation like this. ¡°Yes. I¡¯m off work.¡± -That¡¯s good. ¡°¡­¡± -¡­ To break the awkward silence, Yoo-hyun brought up Han Jae-hee. ¡°Dad, Jae-hee is talking these days¡­¡± -Really? That¡¯s amazing. She used to be so immature and now she¡¯s helping his brother out. As expected, his father reacted quickly to his daughter¡¯s story. ¡°Yes. Her skills have improved a lot. If she does well, her design might be used in Hansung Mobile.¡± -You live and learn. Does Jae-hee know that? ¡°A little bit. She seems to be trying hard because of that.¡± -Hehe, good for her. That¡¯s a good thing. Once he opened the floodgates, the next conversation wasn¡¯t too hard. ¡°How is mom¡¯s side dish shop these days¡­¡± -I have to go to the mountain soon¡­ They talked about their mother, then moved on to their hobbies. He didn¡¯t notice it when they met face to face, but his father had a talkative side when he was drunk. Maybe it was because he couldn¡¯t see him. He felt closer to him because of that. He liked it. While they were talking, his father brought up his work life. -How is yourpany? ¡°I¡¯m doing well. The seniors are all nice. And the work is going well too.¡± -That¡¯s good. I was just curious¡­ He could tell by the lingering answer that his father had something to say about his son¡¯s work life. So he decided to take the initiative. ¡°To be honest, it¡¯s not that easy.¡± -Of course. It¡¯s natural. It¡¯s not easy even for this smallpany, let alone Hansung. ¡°Are you having a hard time, dad?¡± -I¡¯m used to it, but you¡¯re just starting out. ¡®I¡¯ve been doing this for 20 years, dad.¡¯ Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t argue. Instead, he added some gentle words. ¡°Yes. Please give me some advice as a senior in life.¡± -What do I have to say? ¡°Still.¡± His father paused for a moment and opened his mouth. -¡­Live as you please. Don¡¯t hold back and live as you want. ¡°Yes, dad.¡± -Don¡¯t worry about anything. You¡¯re sessful just by having the people around you. ¡°I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± -Yes. That¡¯s all you need. Yoo-hyun added some wit to the serious atmosphere. ¡°Then, if I get fired, can I go to yourpany?¡± -It won¡¯t be easy here either. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll have to go to mom¡¯s side dish shop.¡± -¡­It¡¯s doing better than I thought. Then, an unexpected joke came back from the other side of the phone. Yoo-hyun barely held back hisughter. He saw another side of his father that he didn¡¯t know at all. His father seemed embarrassed and hurried to hang up the phone. -Well, let¡¯s hang up now. ¡°Dad.¡± -What? Yoo-hyun called his father. He thought he heard a faint breath. Thank you. I love you. Those were the words that he couldn¡¯t say out loud. Yoo-hyun substituted them with different words. ¡°Let¡¯s have a drink next time I go down.¡± -Okay. But keep it a secret from mom. ¡°Yes. I will.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and nodded. Then he looked at his disconnected phone for a long time. Don¡¯t hold back. Live as you want. Those words from his father gave Yoo-hyun strength. Yoo-hyun tried not to hide his feelings. He was angry. He was annoyed that Manager Choi Min-hee had to suffer because of Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan. This was not a matter of ignoring or not ignoring. That feelingsted until he reached Number One Gym. Bang. Bang. Bang! ¡°Ugh. Hey! Take it easy.¡± Park Young-hoon, who was taking Yoo-hyun¡¯s punches on the ring, groaned. ¡°Huff. Huff. Why? You told me to speed up.¡± ¡°Haa, haa. I didn¡¯t know you would do this much. You brute.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s take a break.¡± Thud. Yoo-hyun sat down in the corner of the ring and took off his headgear and gloves. His hair was soaked with sweat. Seeing him, Park Young-hoon stuck out his tongue and sat down next to him. Yoo-hyun usually exercised moderately. He could tell that he was holding back his strength even when he was matching and moving. But today¡¯s Yoo-hyun was different. His punches had real power in them. They were so fast that he couldn¡¯t follow them with his eyes, even though they were the same movements as they had agreed on. ¡®He¡¯s not trying to exercise properly.¡¯ Park Young-hoon asked Yoo-hyun without saying anything. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°I just had some annoying things at work.¡± Yoo-hyun answered honestly and Park Young-hoon asked with surprise. ¡°What¡¯s going on? You never say things like that.¡± ¡°Why? Is it weird?¡± ¡°No. I thought you didn¡¯t have anyints.¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s just that this kind of situation never happened before.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words made Park Young-hoon more curious. ¡°Wow, what happened?¡± ¡°Just. If you ask me what it is¡­¡± Yoo-hyun briefly summarized what happened today. The story of being stabbed in the back by another team, the situation where he had no choice but to be wronged, etc. Park Young-hoon seemed to sympathize with him enough. ¡°I know how you feel. I think about kicking my team leader¡¯s thigh every day.¡± ¡°Anyway, that¡¯s why I guess I put some more effort into it.¡± ¡°Does it work if you put more effort into it?¡± ¡°Well, my condition is not bad either.¡± Park Young-hoon nced at Yoo-hyun. After exchanging a few words, Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression had softened a lot. He had something to say anyway, so he thought it would be better to let it go at this point. It wasn¡¯t something that Yoo-hyun would like very much. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you have a friend, right?¡± ¡°Hyeon-su?¡± Is it about investing? Yoo-hyun¡¯s ears perked up at the mention of his friend. ¡°Yeah, that friend¡­¡± Park Young-hoon scratched his head and tried to continue when he heard a noise from below the ring. The gym owner and the seniors were surrounding someone. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know? Is it the new guy who came in?¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t look like a good situation?¡± It was obvious that the atmosphere was not good. The gym owner¡¯s face was flushed and the seniors were trying to stop each other from stepping forward. The stranger who was visible between them smirked with his mouth curled up. Then the gym owner and the man looked at the ring at the same time. Yoo-hyun caught the gym owner¡¯s eye and raised his hand. ¡°Yoo-hyun!¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°Take care of the newbie. You have to do the test as the youngest one here.¡± ¡°What?¡± Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes in disbelief as people started to push him forward. ¡°You also took the test when you first came in. Do you know how hard I had to work then?¡± ¡°¡­¡± It was Oh Jung-wook¡¯s voice, who had faced Yoo-hyun for the first time. Back then, Oh Jung-wook had been too proud and only threw empty punches at Yoo-hyun. Even Kim Tae-su, who was now a pro, smiled and nodded at him. ¡°Yoo-hyun, just do the test for him.¡± ¡°Me?¡± Then Park Young-hoon looked around. He had never done this kind of test before. Kim Tae-su reassured him. ¡°You can do it if Yoo-hyun fails. You¡¯re a senior here, right?¡± ¡°Ah¡­ Yes! Haha. Of course, I can¡¯t go first as a senior. I understand.¡± As expected, Park Young-hoon¡¯s expression brightened up. But Yoo-hyun shook his head. ¡°Can¡¯t someone else do it?¡± ¡°Why? Can¡¯t you do it?¡± It wasn¡¯t just because he had sweated enough. His head was tooplicated to face someone seriously. It was then. He heard the man¡¯s voice from below the ring again. ¡°Hey, give me someone stronger than that kid. I don¡¯t want to send him to the hospital for nothing.¡± ¡°He¡¯s not a kid, he¡¯s apany employee.¡± The gym owner corrected the man¡¯s words. The man shook his head incredulously. ¡°Ha¡­ Crazy. Apany employee?¡± ¡°He¡¯s been working out for about three months, right? Jung-wook, right?¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s been four or five months?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. How about our youngest one?¡± The gym owner raised his right eyebrow and asked. It was as if he was deliberately provoking him. Yoo-hyun nced at him and saw the man pounding his chest. He looked like he was in good shape. ¡°Ha, really. This is not a joke. Don¡¯t you know me? I¡¯m Kang Dong-shik. Kang Dong-shik.¡± ¡°Yeah. I know, so stop talking and take the test. That¡¯s how I¡¯ll decide whether to debut you as a pro or not.¡± ¡°Then give me someone decent to fight with.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re not confident, just say so.¡± At the gym owner¡¯s words, Kang Dong-shik snorted and shook the ring rope. Then he red at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Hey? Are you okay? You might die if you get hit by my punch.¡± ¡°Just stop it.¡± He didn¡¯t care about such provocations. He wasn¡¯t a kid to get involved in such petty emotional fights. Chapter 95: Chapter 95: Trantion: MarcTempest
Chapter 95 Yoo-hyun tried to express his refusal once again. That¡¯s when it happened. ¡°Hey, are you blind? I really wonder how they teach the kids here in this gym¡­¡± -How annoying. He can¡¯t even read the mood. How did he get trained in his team¡­ He remembered Song Ho-chan, the Assistant Manager who insulted his team while growling at Kang Dongshik. He couldn¡¯t forget the expression on Choi Minhee¡¯s face, who was blushing with anger. Damn. His irritation rose again. ¡°Are you talking back to me, rookie? Come up here.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Everyone blinked in surprise when Yoo-hyun smirked. The manager seemed to have not expected Yoo-hyun to act so rudely. His eyebrows went up to his forehead and then came down again. Kang Dongshik snorted in disbelief. ¡°Are you trying to pick a fight with me? You must be crazy.¡± ¡°You talk too much.¡± ¡°Ha! This ce is a total mess.¡± ¡°Come up here.¡± Yoo-hyun snapped his fingers. He wouldn¡¯t have cared if he had just messed with him. But why did he have to mess with Choi Minhee, who was trying hard to work? Then he got up abruptly. ¡°Yoo-hyun!¡± He ignored Park Young-hoon¡¯s shout and put on a headgear and gloves. He wanted to do it properly if he was going to do it. Kang Dongshik, who was angry at his attitude, climbed up to the ring with a smirk. Kim Taesoo, who followed him, handed him a headgear and gloves. ¡°I don¡¯t need these.¡± ¡°Put them on. You can¡¯t y without them.¡± ¡°Huh, fine. Then I can go all out, right?¡± As if to prove that he wasn¡¯t bluffing, Kang Dongshik put on the protective gear and red at him. ¡°I¡¯ll crush you with my fists.¡± It was enough to make Park Young-hoon flinch in the corner of the ring. Kim Taesoo, who had a long experience in fighting, could tell right away. The Kang Dongshik he saw was not just a noisy troublemaker. He had much more fighting experience than Yoo-hyun. And he was a real fighter. He nced down at the ring and saw the manager nodding. He knew it too, so he wanted him toe down. ¡®Will he be okay?¡¯ No matter what, Yoo-hyun was still a beginner. Kim Taesoo worriedly patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder and brought the two men to the center of the ring. And the match began. Ding. The bell rang to signal the start of the match. Thump thump. His heart pounded in a strange tension. The sound of his beating heart filled his ears in the hot body that had cooled down. Yoo-hyun focused on his opponent as he stepped sideways. The opponent was no longer acting cocky. He was approaching Yoo-hyun with the eyes of a lion hunting its prey. The air suddenly wavered for a moment. ¡®Right straight.¡¯ It was so fast that he wouldn¡¯t have been able to avoid it if he hadn¡¯t seen the movement of his opponent¡¯s neck muscles. It was iparable to his practice partner Park Young-hoon. ¡°You¡¯re pretty quick for a newbie.¡± He was as skilled as he was provocative. Yoo-hyun quickly dodged and kept his distance. Park Young-hoon, who was watching from below, broke out in a cold sweat. ¡°Manager, does that guy know boxing?¡± ¡°Yeah. I used to work out with him for a while. He¡¯s pretty good.¡± ¡°Really? Then can Yoo-hyun win?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± The manager shook his head. As if to prove it, Yoo-hyun kept backing away. His movements were jittery from the fast speed. That¡¯s when it happened. Kang Dongshik cornered Yoo-hyun and threw a flurry of punches at him. It made the people watching gasp in awe. But Yoo-hyun avoided those punches with minimal movements. ¡°He¡¯s pretty good at dodging, isn¡¯t he? He even looks rxed.¡± ¡°¡­He can do this much after all. Just as I thought.¡± ¡°What? But earlier¡­¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± The manager turned away from Oh Jung-wook¡¯s gaze and coughed lightly. Oh Jung-wook asked again. He was surprised by Yoo-hyun¡¯s performance too. ¡°Then can Yoo-hyun win?¡± ¡°No.¡± The manager said firmly and shook his head again. What Yoo-hyun had done in the gym so far was all practice games with agreed patterns. It meant that he had no experience of knocking down an opponent in a real fight. It was practically impossible for Yoo-hyun to beat Kang Dongshik, who had umted a lot of real fighting experience. The manager was hoping for one thing. He wanted him to show the one punch that he had shown to Kim Taesoo. Of course, it wasn¡¯t easy. The manager looked around the spectators who had gathered. He could bet that there were only a few who couldnd a punch on him. That¡¯s when it happened. Thwack! ¡°Manager! Yoo-hyun threw a punch!¡± ¡°What?¡± The manager¡¯s eyes widened as he turned his head. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t have time to feel the numbness of his fist as he quickly regained his posture. ¡®Left jab three times followed by right straight.¡¯ He had seen Kang Dongshik¡¯s pattern in his head before he threw the first punch. Maybe it was because he had practiced the patterns with Park Young-hoon for a long time, but he could predict his movements without seeing them. He knew the direction of the iing punch, and he could clearly see where the next punch wasing from. It would be stupid to take it as it is. Yoo-hyun threw a punch as he had practiced with Park Young-hoon, following the agreed pattern. But instead of a middle abs, there was his opponent¡¯s bare face. Smack! ¡°Ugh.¡± Kang Dongshik¡¯s face was pushed back by Yoo-hyun¡¯s jab. It wasn¡¯t very powerful, but it was a punch that hit at a perfect timing and did some damage. But Kang Dongshik twisted his mouth and came closer instead. He wanted to corner Yoo-hyun for sure. Grin. That¡¯s when Yoo-hyun¡¯s back touched the corner of the ring. Before he could panic, Kang Dongshik¡¯s fist flew at him. Shh! Yoo-hyun calmly avoided Kang Dongshik¡¯s fist and tried to create some distance. But Kang Dongshik was a real fighter. He threw his body and pushed Yoo-hyun¡¯s chest with his shoulder. ¡°Ugh.¡± Kang Dongshik, who hadpletely cornered Yoo-hyun, moved quickly. He lowered his posture and hit Yoo-hyun¡¯s side with his fist. He had guarded himself, but he felt a heavy sensation at the end of his fist. ¡®Body blows are perfect for beginners who rely on speed.¡¯ Kang Dongshik grinned wickedly and persistently aimed at Yoo-hyun¡¯s stomach and side. He blocked the punches as much as he could, but the problem was that he had no space to escape. And he was too close to him, so Yoo-hyun, who had trained mainly on long-range strikes, was helpless. Thwack. Yoo-hyun¡¯s guts churned from the powerful punch. A bitter taste rose to his nose. ¡°Yoo-hyun!¡± Park Young-hoon¡¯s scream was heard, and the manager who was watching widened his eyes. He was about to end the test if he took a few more punches. That¡¯s when it happened. Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes shed and he moved closer to his opponent instead of avoiding his punch. And at the same time, he threw a straight punch. Thwack! Thwack! Yoo-hyun had taken a hit to his abdomen, but in return, his opponent¡¯s face also swayed greatly. ¡°Get away! Keep your distance!¡± Yoo-hyun, who came out of the corner, ignored Park Young-hoon¡¯s words and stopped. ¡°Back off, I said!¡± Then he advanced again, as if to corner his opponent. The people watching were all surprised by the unexpected sight. ¡®Huff huff.¡¯ His breath rose to his throat. His toes were numb. Yoo-hyun bit his lower lip as he felt the pain in his abdomen. ¡°Phew.¡± Yoo-hyun endured the pain and looked at his opponent in front of him. He was cornered, but he had the eyes of a beast. He had never fought face-to-face with such an opponent in the past. He thought it was stupid to take risks for no reason. He would rather choose a way to win for sure in a favorable battlefield. Sometimes dishonestly, sometimes sneakily. He had always won by any means, so Yoo-hyun was able to achieve his goals faster than anyone else. That¡¯s how he lived. Shh! Yoo-hyun avoided the iing punch and walked forward. Song Ho-chan¡¯s face ovepped with his opponent¡¯s face in front of him. ¡®But you know what. I can¡¯t avoid it anymore.¡¯ He realized it clearly as he helped Park Seung-woo and Choi Minhee. If he ran away for a favorable fight, the damage would go to his allies. To help them, he had to endure some unfavorable fights sometimes. Shack! Kang Dongshik, who had be more fierce, rushed at him. Yoo-hyun stared at him head-on. Yeah. It¡¯s fine if he attacks me. ¡®I¡¯ll take it.¡¯ Thwack! It was the moment when Kang Dongshik¡¯s fist hit Yoo-hyun¡¯s side. Yoo-hyun¡¯s right straight hit his jawbone. ¡®And I¡¯ll pay you back!¡¯ Smack! And the following punches hit his face left and right as he fell down. Smash! ¡®And double that!¡¯ Kang Dongshik went crazy and threw punches at him as Yoo-hyun kept attacking him. A fierce battle broke out in the corner of the ring. Yoo-hyun also took a lot of hits, but he didn¡¯t have much damage on his face. The ce where you can see the most when you get hit by a punch is your face. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t get hit once on his face. In this situation alone, Yoo-hyun looked like the winner of the game. ¡°Come here. I¡¯ll show you what I can do!¡± Kang Dongshik took off his headgear and gloves and threw them away. When he took off his shirt, a huge tattoo of a dragon showed its majesty, but it was less threatening because of his swollen face. He snarled at Yoo-hyun, but Kim Taesoo held him back and stopped him from going any further. ¡°Stop. That¡¯s enough.¡± ¡°Damn it!¡± Kang Dongshik couldn¡¯t get close to Yoo-hyun because of Kim Taesoo. Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Trantor: MarcTempest
Chapter 96 Yoo-hyun took the towel that Park Young Hoon handed him and went to the corner, regardless of what he said. He took off his headgear and wiped his face, then gulped down some water. ¡°Ah.¡± It was so refreshing. He felt like the lump in his chest was gone too. Park Young Hoon blinked his eyes and looked at Yoo-hyun. He couldn¡¯t believe that this was the same younger brother he knew. Then Yoo-hyun asked him. ¡°Pant, pant, phew¡­ Ah, hyung. What did Hyun Soo say earlier?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, no. Nothing.¡± What a ridiculous kid. How could he say that in this situation? Park Young Hoon couldn¡¯t bring himself to say it. The crowd around the ring quieted down as the other gym members came up and stopped Kang Dong Shik. The arrogant Kang Dong Shik picked up his clothes and left the gym in a hurry. ¡°What a temperamental kid.¡± The gym owner shook his head in disbelief. He had a strong pride, so he must have been furious. The gym owner turned his head and looked at the ring. There was his beloved disciple, surrounded by people. He called out to him in a loud voice. ¡°Yoo-hyun!¡± He smiled brighter than ever. The joy of victory was a powerful painkiller. He didn¡¯t feel any pain at all. Rather, his heart was pounding. But the next day. Yoo-hyun felt like dying when he went to work in the morning. His stomach was churning, and his back was hurting so much. He finished the morning meeting and went to the medical center in the basement of thepany. The nurse who saw Yoo-hyun¡¯s bare upper body was shocked and asked him. ¡°Did you get into a car ident?¡± ¡°No. I just exercised a bit.¡± ¡°Really? You have a nice body¡­ But no. You shouldn¡¯t exercise until you get bruises like this.¡± ¡°Yes. I won¡¯t do it again.¡± ¡°Wait a minute.¡± In the end, Yoo-hyun had to take some painkillers and apply patches all over his abdomen and ribs. But his back pain was still there. Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo gave him a worried look as he sat down at his desk. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°What do you mean? It¡¯s written all over your face. Don¡¯t worry, buddy. I¡¯ll work hard for you.¡± ¡°Thank you for saying that. But I really have back pain.¡± ¡°Really? Where? Let me see.¡± There was no need to show him his patch-covered body in the office. Yoo-hyun moved away from Park Seung Woo, who was approaching him. ¡°Ugh.¡± Then the pain red up again. He definitely had to exercise moderately. At that moment, Manager Choi Min Hee passed by him and looked at him with pity. She bit her lower lip hard as she walked by. She looked like she was about to cause trouble. She must have misunderstood something for sure. Yoo-hyun approached her first and asked her. ¡°Manager, do you want a cup of coffee?¡± ¡°Sure. Why not?¡± Choi Min Hee nodded her head. The outdoor terrace on the 20th floor. Yoo-hyun went there with Choi Min Hee. ¡°This is nice.¡± ¡°Right? Ie here sometimes with Assistant Manager Park.¡± ¡°I see. Is this like a hideout for male employees?¡± ¡°Sometimes female employeese here too.¡± ¡°Yeah?¡± Choi Min Hee shrugged her shoulders and leaned on the railing. She avoided the smoke as much as possible and went to the corner. Then she looked at the distance. She seemed to have a lot on her mind. Yoo-hyun stood next to her in the same posture and waited for her. After staring nkly for a while, she opened her mouth. ¡°They say that the sales team is going to negotiate with HyunIl Automobile directly.¡± ¡°Yes. I heard that too.¡± ¡°But it probably won¡¯t work. They won¡¯t give up what they¡¯ve decided so easily.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Yoo-hyun asked quietly and Choi Min Hee¡¯s face darkened. ¡°Yeah. So I feel sorry for you. You worked hard for this.¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was nothing to be sorry about. The person who tried the hardest and felt the most regretful was Choi Min Hee herself. But seeing her calm expression, he felt bitter inside. What was the best way for her? Was it enough to just crush Song Ho Chan, the deputy manager? Yoo-hyun asked her. ¡°Manager Choi, do you want to win this contract?¡± ¡°¡­Of course I do.¡± ¡°Song Ho Chan interfered with it, right? Manager Kim said that if we expose him properly, we won¡¯t be harmed.¡± ¡°Me?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Choi Min Hee gave a faint smile. She looked at the Gangnam skyline and said. ¡°If it was only me, maybe I could do that.¡± ¡°Then?¡± ¡°The development team that worked hard for me, the team members that trusted me, and you, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She turned her head and looked at Yoo-hyun. ¡°I can¡¯t let them down. Even if I feel sorry for myself, I have to do it.¡± ¡°There will be another chance.¡± ¡°Next? I don¡¯t know. Maybe¡­¡± She didn¡¯t seem to think so. Her thin eyelids that trembled slightly told him so. Yoo-hyun saw that and was sure. It was not enough to just push down Song Ho Chan, who was temporarily subdued. First, he had to make this deal a sess. That was the only way for Choi Min Hee to live. And that was also the way for the third part. Yoo-hyun took a step closer to her. ¡°Manager, would you try it if there was a way?¡± ¡°A way? To win the HyunIl Automobile deal?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Is there such a thing?¡± Choi Min Hee¡¯s eyes widened in surprise at the unexpected words. Yoo-hyun quickly gave his answer. ¡°What if we take over the navigation system ourselves?¡± ¡°You mean we should sell the navigation system too? Using anotherpany¡¯s product?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°¡­¡± For a moment, her expression showed a hint of disappointment. She must have thought it was absurd. But Yoo-hyun was serious. ¡°Ilsung Electronics¡¯ navigation system won¡¯t suit Hyun Il Automobile¡¯s taste. They didn¡¯t even have any development consultation.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± ¡°It must be expensive too. If the conditions are right, why wouldn¡¯t they use an alternative?¡± ¡°Even if we persuade the navigationpany, it won¡¯t be easy if HyunIl Automobile¡¯s upper management has already agreed on something.¡± Choi Min Hee shook her head, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t give up. ¡°Then what if we attach a condition that they can¡¯t refuse?¡± ¡°A condition?¡± She tilted her head in confusion, and Yoo-hyun smiled. ¡­ A few dayster. Hyun Il Automobile lobby in Yeouido, Seoul. Assistant Manager Jo Chi Hoon who had seen off the guests from Hansung Electronics, wiped the sweat on his forehead. Assistant Manager Kwon Seung Bum who had attended the meeting with him, asked him. He was talking about the people from Hansung Electronics¡¯ sales team. ¡°They don¡¯t seem to have any regrets at Hansung, do they? I thought they would argue a lot.¡± ¡°They probably want to finish it quickly since the upper management has already agreed on everything.¡± ¡°Is that so? To be honest, I didn¡¯t expect them to be so considerate¡­¡± ¡°Stop thinking and sit down.¡± Jo Chi Hoon sat down on a chair in the corner of the lobby. Kwon Seung Bum, who sat across from him, still looked puzzled. He couldn¡¯t help it. The ce where they had to make excuses had turned into a ce where they nned for the future. People who didn¡¯t know the internal situation couldn¡¯t understand the atmosphere at all. Kwon Seung Bum looked around and asked. ¡°But what about thest condition we mentioned?¡± ¡°Which one?¡± ¡°The one that said Hansung Electronics had to bring the navigation system too if they wanted to get the deal.¡± ¡°Oh, what about it?¡± Kwon Seung Bum¡¯s question was why Jo Chi Hoon had said that. ¡°You mentioned it quite specifically.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just for making an excuse, what¡¯s wrong with that?¡± Even if the upper management had agreed on something, it was a big deal between twopanies. They needed a clear reason to change the contract. The reason they used was not the navigation panel, but the navigation system itself. It was a condition that Ilsung could meet, but Hansung couldn¡¯t. ¡°Really? I was surprised by that.¡± ¡°Well, the team leader also agreed with it.¡± Actually, it wasn¡¯t Jo Chi Hoon¡¯s idea in the first ce. It was something he heard from Han Yoo-hyun, an employee of Hansung Electronics, a few days ago. -You said you wanted to make the navigation development a condition. Then you should specify it clearly. So that they can¡¯t say anything else when you bring itter. It sounded reasonable when he heard it. It was something that both sides could benefit from, since Hansung could save face and Ilsung could get rid of them easily. In fact, Hansung¡¯s sales team also agreed without hesitation. Kwon Seung Bum said with curiosity. ¡°But isn¡¯t Hansung much better than Ilsung in that case? In terms of price and quality?¡± ¡°Of course they are. But can Hansung develop it in such a short time? They can¡¯t even do it if they die ande back to life. That¡¯s why Ilsung Electronics also epted that condition.¡± ¡°What if they bring anotherpany¡¯s product?¡± ¡°Assistant Manager Kwon, Ilsung sells everything from parts to panels, but small and medium-sizedpanies are different. They have more demand than supply.¡± In other words, it was impossible. If it was easy, they wouldn¡¯t have to deal with Ilsung Electronics in the first ce. ¡°Right. We couldn¡¯t do it either when we tried.¡± ¡°Yeah. They have no reason toe in with apletely submissive condition to Hyun Il Automobile.¡± ¡°Even if they do, they won¡¯t be able to meet the deadline.¡± ¡°Exactly.¡± Jo Chi Hoon said firmly. There was no point in using Ilsung Electronics¡¯ product, which was expensive and not up to their standards, if they could do that. The upper management also agreed with that. But that was almost impossible. ¡®I wasted a good project for nothing.¡¯ Jo Chi Hoon looked at the distance with a bitter expression. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun also had a lot of things going on. Not only did he help Choi Min Hee find a navigationpany, but he also had some changes outside of work. He was feeling very bitter right now. Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo who was walking down the hallway, snorted when he saw Yoo-hyun. ¡°Hey, you said you hurt your back, why did you drink?¡± ¡°Do I smell like alcohol? I shouldn¡¯t.¡± ¡°I was called Dog Nose when I was young. Dog Nose.¡± That didn¡¯t seem like a nickname to be proud of. Yoo-hyun tried to smile at Park Seung Woo. He was smiling on the outside, but he was a mess inside. It was all because of Kang Dong Shik, who had joined the gym recently. -Brother! Let¡¯s have a drink to celebrate our brotherhood. I¡¯ll treat you generously. -When did we be brothers? -Didn¡¯t we shake hands as brothers earlier? Come on, don¡¯t refuse and let¡¯s go. He had changed his attitude towards Yoo-hyunpletely. He not only registered at the gym, but also approached Yoo-hyun first and asked for a handshake. That was supposed to be a brotherly handshake. He said he had to be brothers with him because he was the first person to dodge his punch properly. Anyway, he was so persistent and friendly with his swollen face that Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t say no. ¡®Thanks to him, I had a good time¡­¡¯ ¡°Ugh.¡± His bruised parts still hurt, and his stomach was sour too. He groaned and held his stomach, and Park Seung Woo clicked his tongue. ¡°Tsk tsk,e on. I¡¯ll support you.¡± Park Seung Woo thought Yoo-hyun had hurt his back from falling. He offered his shoulder for that reason too. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± But he had to decline this. It wasn¡¯t just because his stomach was upset. It was a busy office with many people passing by. He wasn¡¯t unable to walk, so he couldn¡¯t ept such an embarrassing offer. ¡°Hey, just take it.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine, really.¡± They walked while pushing and pulling each other, trying to support or refuse each other. Chapter 97: Chapter 97:
Chapter 97 He ran into Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan who was at the center of the group. ¡°You look good, Cha-am.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo bowed his head at the clearly sarcastic tone. Yoo-hyun also followed suit and greeted him. There was no reason to confront him when he had a discerning eye. ¡°Anyway, those guys from the product nning team, tsk tsk.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He clicked his tongue and walked past them. Only then did Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo who had raised his head, speak. ¡°Do you avoid him because you¡¯re afraid of shit? Or because it¡¯s dirty?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Does he look scared? Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t bother to reveal his true feelings. ¡°That¡¯s why you should avoid those guys for now. You can pay them backter when you have some power. Got it?¡± ¡°Yes. I think I¡¯ve heard it ten times already.¡± ¡°You have to hear it ten more times. Write it down in your notebook.¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo had a determined expression on his face. He wasn¡¯t just talking big. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo was working hard to prepare for the contest. It was to help Yoo-hyun, who had been marked by Song Ho-chan, the deputy manager, if he seeded. Yoo-hyun also knew his intentions and didn¡¯t argue with him. ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± ¡°Good. That¡¯s why you¡¯re my mentee.¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo smiled brightly. Yoo-hyun also smiled along and repeated his n to get rid of Song Ho-chan in his mind. Of course, it wasn¡¯t his own n. Manager Choi Min-hee, was also involved in it. It also meant that it was based on the sess of this project. It wasn¡¯t an easy task. But unlike the past when he only aimed for favorable positions, this time he was ready to face him head-on. Like when he faced Kang Dong-sik at the gym. ¡­ A few dayster. Executive Director Jo Chan-young, recalled what Song Ho-chan, the deputy manager, had reported to him a while ago as he walked. -To supply LCDponents to Hyun-il Automobiles, we have to do navigation as well, but that¡¯s impossible. It was literally impossible. They couldn¡¯t make a nonexistent navigation system overnight. There was no organization that could make navigation systems in Hansung Electronics. ¡°It¡¯s bitter.¡± He couldn¡¯t do anything even after receiving such an absurd rejection. The group leader even told him to just let it go. What could he do here? ¡®But I¡¯ll get a failing grade for this evaluation.¡¯ He shook his head and passed by the product nning team. Executive Director Jo Chan-young¡¯s eyes caught Choi Min-hee, the Manager. She was focused on her work with a tense expression on her face. He knew what she was doing. ¡°Tsk tsk.¡± Executive Director Jo Chan-young shook his head. Manager Choi Min-hee was making a fuss about finding a navigationpany. The assistant manager sitting behind her was in a mess because of the contest. He wanted to appreciate their spirit of challenging the impossible, but he couldn¡¯t understand why they were pushing so hard for something that wouldn¡¯t work. Neither of them were like that before. ¡®Is it because of that guy?¡¯ Jo Chan-young looked at Yoo-hyun who was talking to Manager Choi Min-hee Themon factor between the two changed people was Yoo-hyun. ¡°Hoo¡­¡± He had all kinds of thoughts because things weren¡¯t going well. He sighed and moved on. At that moment. Manager Choi Min-hee was anxious. She had received another refusal from one of thepanies she had called. -Manager Choi, that¡¯s impossible for ourpany. The schedule is ridiculous too. It was one of the navigationpanies that had supplied Hansung Electronics LCD panels. She had already called all the others. She would have gotten an answer if she had a meeting with them, but they didn¡¯t even agree to that easily. It made sense if she thought about it from their perspective. What if Hansung Electronics put Hyun-il Automobiles¡¯ logo on their phones? And what if they asked them to put Hyun-il Automobiles¡¯ software in them? Hansung Electronics wouldn¡¯t agree to that either. It was the same thing here. They were already selling their products sessfully, so they wouldn¡¯t easily say yes. The schedule was too absurd, and there was no big profit in terms of price either. Even Choi Min-hee thought it was too much to ask. She knew it was impossible. But she still wanted to do it. She knew it was greed, but if she failed this time, she felt like she wouldn¡¯t be able to get up again. It wasn¡¯t just her problem. There was a development team that had suffered a lot to cope with all kinds of demands and didn¡¯t get any results. How could she face them in the future! The only constion was that Yoo-hyun was helping her even though it wasn¡¯t his job. That alone made her feel more secure. Choi Min-hee gave Yoo-hyun a list of navigationpanies with a slight hope. ¡°Yoo-hyun, can you check this for me?¡± ¡°Yes, Manager.¡± She didn¡¯t expect much from him. There was only so much he could do with his little experience. No matter how good his sense was, talking on the phone had its limits. Why did she entrust him with it? To be honest, she was desperate. But 5 minutester. Something unbelievable happened. ¡°Manager, when should we schedule the meeting?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°They said they want to have a meeting when I told them our conditions.¡± ¡°¡­¡± A miracle had happened. 5 minutes ago. Yoo-hyun looked at the list ofpanies that Choi Min-hee had given him and thought. Iroad, Navitime, Korea Mappy. These were the threergestpanies in the domestic market. Their phone numbers were listed. Yoo-hyun had to arrange a meeting with one of them. Easy? Of course not. Strictly speaking, this wasn¡¯t something that Hansung Electronics LCD business division could do. It wasn¡¯t about buying liquid crystal materials or circuitponents. It was about navigation products. On top of that, the schedule was unreasonable and the conditions were difficult. Even the sales team of Hyun-il Automobiles would have a hard time doing this. But Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t hesitate and picked up one of the cards. Navitime. The onlypany that would survive here for the next ten years was Navitime. When smartphones became popr, the navigationpanies faced a low season. On top of that, most of the car manufacturers started using their own navigation systems. Thepanies that supplied the devices closed down one by one. Navitime was the one that found a way out by developing smartphone apps, owning their own maps, coborating with manufacturers, and developing ck boxes. They were more likely to be proactive as apany that survived by pursuing change. Yoo-hyun aimed for that. The phone rang and the other party answered. -Hello. This is Jo Han-jin, the assistant manager of the sales team at Navitime. ¡°Hello. This is Han Yu-hyun, an employee of Hansung Electronics LCD business division.¡± -What can I do for you? ¡°The reason I called you is¡­¡± Yoo-hyun focused on the voiceing through the receiver and told him his purpose. -Oh, is it about the thing that Manager Choi told me about a while ago? ¡°Yes. The conditions have changed a bit. I thought Navitime might be interested, so I took the liberty of calling you.¡± -Ah, but what can I do? Even if it¡¯s a good deal, our supply n is already full. Jo Han-jin politely declined. He probably gave him that much consideration because he was from argepany. ¡°Yes. I understand. But I¡¯d like to meet you and talk to you. If you give me a good time, we¡¯lle and see you.¡± -That¡¯s a bit difficult. We¡¯re very busy. I¡¯m sorry. He expected it, but the wall was higher than he thought. Of course, he didn¡¯t intend to give up here. He could go and persuade them in person. Or he could use some tricks to lure them in. In the end, the door would open if he knocked on it. He was about to hang up politely when he heard Jo Han-jin¡¯s voice softly from the other side. -Hansung Electronics? What¡¯s your name? Did you say Han Yu-hyun? He seemed to be talking to someone else. Yoo-hyun waited for him to finish. Then he heard an unexpected answer. -Yes? Meet them? ¡®What?¡¯ Meet them out of nowhere? Yoo-hyun was puzzled at that moment. Then Jo Han-jin¡¯s voice came clearly again. -You said your name was Han Yu-hyun, right? ¡°Yes, assistant manager.¡± -Could you tell me more about your conditions? ¡°Yes. Our conditions are¡­¡± The atmosphere had changed for some reason. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t hide anything and told him honestly. After listening to everything, Jo Han-jin sighed and answered. -It seems like we don¡¯t have much time. Can you meet tomorrow? ¡°Yes. Of course.¡± Yoo-hyun hung up the phone with a bewildered feeling. What happened? The conversation went in apletely unexpected direction. This wasn¡¯t in Yoo-hyun¡¯s scenario. Navitime was the only one he managed to schedule a meeting with out of the other twopanies. Yoo-hyun decided to focus on the meeting with Navitime for now. ¡­ The next day. He was on his way to Navitime¡¯s headquarters in Gasan-dong, Seoul. Manager Choi Min-hee who sat next to him on the subway, muttered to herself. ¡°We can supply exclusively for Hyun-il Automobiles¡¯ next model, secure a stable supply of products¡­¡± It was technically a deal between Hyun-il Automobiles and Navitime. Hansung Electronics had nothing to offer Navitime except for LCD panels for development testing at best. But Choi Min-hee contacted Hyun-il Automobiles directly to save them some trouble. She tried to secure as much as she could for Navitime. Hyun-il Automobiles, who were skeptical at first, agreed after Choi Min-hee¡¯s repeated requests. They eventually sent their requirements in a document. After getting off the subway, Choi Min-hee walked around with an anxious expression and asked the same question again. ¡°Yoo-hyun, are you sure Navitime didn¡¯t say anything else?¡± ¡°Should I call them again?¡± ¡°No. We¡¯re going to meet them soon anyway. Well, this is hard.¡± ¡®You can be confident.¡¯ He didn¡¯t say it out loud, but Yoo-hyun really thought so. Choi Min-hee¡¯s preparation was notcking at all. The rest had to be dealt with on the spot. While Choi Min-hee was worrying, Yoo-hyun closed his eyes and concentrated. He remembered countless meeting scenes from the past. He had met many kinds of people. Of course, there were some meetings that were not easy. This was one of them. No, this meeting was quite difficult in terms of difficulty. He had no background,pany, or product to rely on. So what? If that was the case, he wouldn¡¯t have started it. Yoo-hyun had never failed in the past. It was the same now. He was determined to make a result with his gums if he had no teeth. Navitime¡¯s president¡¯s office. ¡°President! This is really not right.¡± ¡°What did I say? Just do it.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no reason for us to match Hyun-il Automobiles. We barely have enough supply as it is.¡± ¡°So it¡¯s impossible?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going crazy.¡± Assistant Manager Lee Jong-hoon shook his head at Jung Yeon-sik, the president¡¯s words. He knew he couldn¡¯t persuade him when he pushed like a bulldozer. ¡°Anyway, they¡¯re important guests, so prepare thoroughly.¡± ¡°Sigh¡­¡± ¡°Huh? Did your head get thicker after bing a deputy manager?¡± ¡°No, no. I got it.¡± He didn¡¯t know how many times he had heard that. It didn¡¯t matter if they were Hansung Electronics, but weren¡¯t we the ones in charge? If it didn¡¯t work, they could just change the LCD panel. But he didn¡¯t understand why he was so stubborn. ¡®Who the hell is Han Yu-hyun?¡¯ ording to Jo Han-jin, the situation changed as soon as he heard the name Han Yu-hyun. Jung Yeon-sik¡¯s eyes changed. He started asking questions and now this happened. Chapter 98: Chapter 98:
Chapter 98 On the other hand, President Jeong Yeon-sik carefully checked the data prepared by his subordinates. The types of navigation systems developed by NaviTime, the chips, software information, etc. And also thepatibility with Hansung Electronics¡¯ new LCD and the conditions proposed by Hyunil Automobile. He checked everything that could have been done after the meeting and made a conclusion. This was the first time he showed such a passion in recent days. The others, including Assistant Manager Lee Jong-hoon, could not understand the sudden change of the president. NaviTime was bigger than expected. They used all five floors of the building as their office. Not to mention, they had two factories in Gyeonggi-do and a considerable number of employees. Manager Choi Min-hee expected a tough meeting and entered the entrance. Then she heard a familiar voice. ¡°Manager Choi, hello.¡± ¡°Oh? Hello.¡± It was Assistant Jo Han-jin, whom she had seen when she supplied LCD panels to NaviTime. He was also the one who talked to Yoo-hyun. Manager Choi Min-hee asked with a puzzled look. ¡°Assistant Jo, why are you outside?¡± ¡°I came to greet you. You are an important guest. Oh, is this Yoo-hyun, whom you talked to?¡± ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Nice to meet you. Let¡¯s go in.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee looked at Assistant Jo Han-jin, who was politely guiding her, and tilted her head. Yoo-hyun followed suit. They had never seen such a thing in a customer meeting before. It felt like they were being treated as executives. Assistant Jo Han-jin led them to a ce and Manager Choi Min-hee was dumbfounded. ¡°¡­¡± It was not a conference room but an office. Squeak. ¡°Oh, you¡¯vee a long way.¡± The door opened and a middle-aged man with his hair swept to the side greeted them. Surprised by the unexpected hospitality, Manager Choi Min-hee soon came to her senses and greeted him. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Choi Min-hee.¡± ¡°I¡¯m Jeong Yeon-sik. I¡¯ve heard a lot about you.¡± While Manager Choi Min-hee blinked her eyes, Yoo-hyun looked closely at the man. He had definitely seen that face before. Where did he see it? Then, President Jeong Yeon-sik reached out his hand to Yoo-hyun. ¡°You won¡¯t refuse this hand, will you?¡± Hand? ¡®Ah! That time!¡¯ Suddenly, the scene of his first day at work shed in Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind. He helped a gold digger and was used of being the culprit by that middle-aged man! That man was President Jeong Yeon-sik. Before he could recover from his surprise, another scene came to his mind. -Put it away. And don¡¯t take out money at times like this. He handed Yoo-hyun some money as a reward and refused it with one word. He didn¡¯t want to help him for money anyway. He also felt a bit offended by that. The hand that President Jeong Yeon-sik mentioned was the hand that Yoo-hyun refused at that time. ¡®He still remembered that.¡¯ He didn¡¯t think he was petty. After all, thanks to him remembering it, he had this opportunity to meet him. He was rather grateful. Yoo-hyun smiled and shook his hand. Squeeze. And he greeted him politely. ¡°Nice to meet you. I¡¯m Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°I¡¯m Jeong Yeon-sik.¡± A coincidence became a connection and shone in an unexpected ce. Manager Choi Min-hee, who had been looking back and forth between President Jeong Yeon-sik and Yoo-hyun, felt something strange. But the reality in front of her was more urgent. She soonposed herself and continued with her presentation. ¡°The design of the built-in navigation system for Hyunil Automobile¡¯s new release is¡­¡± If the previous presentation focused on LCD panels, this time it expanded the scope. She introduced the appearance of the navigation system and the connected built-in products that Hyunil Automobile envisioned. It was so detailed that even Hyunil Automobile employees would believe it. ¡°That¡¯s all I have prepared. Do you have any questions?¡± Gulp. Manager Choi Min-hee swallowed her saliva and waited for President Jeong Yeon-sik¡¯s answer. ¡°No. I don¡¯t.¡± ¡°Yes. Then I¡¯ll end my presentation here.¡± It was as expected reaction as ever. She had hoped a little bit since she came into his office to report, but it was too good to be true at once. It was a risky thing for NaviTime anyway. But then she heard something unexpected. ¡°I¡¯ve already checked the content enough. Right, Assistant Manager Lee?¡± ¡°Yes. I think our new chip can handle the new LCD resolution of Hansung as well.¡± Assistant Manager Lee Jong-hoon, who usually joked with President Jeong Yeon-sik without any distance, was serious this time. He knew he couldn¡¯t persuade President Jeong Yeon-sik, who had already made up his mind. Manager Choi Min-hee, who was too surprised to blink, asked. ¡°Do you mean¡­¡± ¡°Oh, do you want a clear answer? Then my answer is yes.¡± ¡°¡­Yes?¡± ¡°Of course, on the condition that you use Hansung Electronics LCD.¡± Behind the stunned Manager Choi Min-hee, President Jeong Yeon-sik winked at Yoo-hyun. ¡®This is¡­¡¯ Following his colleague Choi Seul-ki, now President Jeong Yeon-sik. He encountered a lot of unexpected coincidences in this matter. Is this why people should live kindly? Yoo-hyun bowed his head in gratitude and President Jeong Yeon-sik nodded at Assistant Manager Lee Jong-hoon. Assistant Manager Lee, show me what you have prepared and coordinate the data to be sent to Hyunil Automobile.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± It was a signal for him to leave with Manager Choi Min-hee. Assistant Manager Lee Jong-hoon got up first. Manager Choi Min-hee also got up and bowed to President Jeong Yeon-sik. It was a voice that suppressed her overwhelming emotions. ¡°Thank you for your good decision¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s save the thanks until the work is done. Oh, I don¡¯t think Yoo-hyun needs to go with you¡­¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± ¡°Can I keep him as mypanion for a while?¡± How could there be a reason to refuse? It was President Jeong Yeon-sik¡¯s request. ¡°Of course.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee readily agreed. She didn¡¯t care about the curiosity about the rtionship between the two. Only the two of them were left. There were two cups of tea on the table that the secretary had brought. They looked quite luxurious. President Jeong Yeon-sik offered Yoo-hyun some tea. ¡°Try it. It has a nice aroma.¡± ¡°It¡¯s Yongjeong tea. The deep aroma is exquisite.¡± ¡°Oh, you know your tea.¡± ¡°Yes. A little bit.¡± It was the tea that the new president of Hansung Electronics used to drink. It was not a very good memory for Yoo-hyun. But he still smiled. President Jeong Yeon-sik exined briefly as if he was surprised. ¡°You have something different. That¡¯s Shiho Yongjeong tea.¡± ¡°I see. No wonder the aroma is more refined.¡± ¡°Haha, it¡¯s nothing.¡± Was he embarrassed by his appearance in front of the gold digger? He seemed to be showing off his vanity, but he didn¡¯t hate it. He had received such a big gift from him. Yoo-hyun bowed his head in gratitude. ¡°President, thank you.¡± ¡°What did I do?¡± He said so, but he seemed to want to hear more. He had prepared a lot to repay him, so he felt that way. He had received a lot, so Yoo-hyun responded to his wish. ¡°And I thought when I saw your quick judgment and amazing decisiveness today.¡± ¡°What did you think?¡± ¡°You are different from sessful people. Thank you for showing me the image of a great adult.¡± ¡°This is embarrassing.¡± It was not just a ttery. If he was a person who made wrong decisions, NaviTime could not have survived for so long. He seemed to have decided impulsively, but he showed signs of having prepared a lot under the water. Whether it was true or not, Yoo-hyun¡¯s words made President Jeong Yeon-sik happy. ¡°I have a good eye for people.¡± ¡°Hahaha, yes. You did that time too.¡± Heughed heartily and Yoo-hyun said with a good humor. ¡°President, please speakfortably. I¡¯m too formal.¡± ¡°Really? Hmm. Since you say so, I guess I should.¡± ¡°What do you mean? You are the benefactor, not me.¡± ¡°Hahaha, this guy.¡± President Jeong Yeon-sik¡¯s tone changed drastically. He had to see him often in the future, so it would be better to get closer. Apart from that, Yoo-hyun thought he was worth it. He didn¡¯t look much different from an average mid-sizedpany president who was a bit stiff on the outside. But there were few people who remembered gratitude and repaid it among them. Especially in cases like this where there was no benefit for him. That¡¯s why he was more grateful. Maybe that¡¯s why he wanted to give back as much as he received. That feeling came out in words. ¡°Please listen to what I¡¯m going to say now as a young man¡¯s spirit.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°In my opinion¡­¡± Yoo-hyun told him only the main points. After Yoo-hyun left, President Jeong Yeon-sik called his employees above the level of manager and gathered them together. And he disyed the mid- and long-term business n that he had made with them at the beginning of the year on arge screen. ¡°President, what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Do you think ourpany can survive like this?¡± When Assistant Manager Lee Jong-hoon asked, President Jeong Yeon-sik asked back. ¡°It¡¯s our job to make it survive.¡± ¡°You¡¯re asking about the direction.¡± President Jeong Yeon-sik was serious. -The world will change rapidly in the future. Everyone will use navigation on their phones soon. All cars will be shipped with their own navigation systems. The demand for terminals will inevitably decrease. We can¡¯t survive if we don¡¯t change. It was a time when they were popping champagne every day because of the high growth of navigation. The demand was overflowing to the point where they couldn¡¯t sell without it. But why couldn¡¯t he get the words of the new employee of Hansung Electronics out of his head? He could dismiss it as a naive rookie¡¯s words, but his words had persuasiveness. It was not just because of his deep eyes and skillful speech. ¡®He hit the nail on the head.¡¯ His few words contained the problems and directions of the industry. It was something that could not be said without a lot of thought. At most five years. That was the conclusion that President Jeong Yeon-sik came up with afterbining the words of the young employee. Of course, it could be wrong. But he was always a leader who prepared for the worst. That¡¯s what made NaviTime today and apany that survived 10 yearster. -If we challenge and change, we might be able to turn the crisis into an opportunity. The choice is up to you, President. And now. He chose to challenge and change. President Jeong Yeon-sik said firmly to his employees in front of him. ¡°We¡¯re going to overhaul the mid- and long-term n. It¡¯s not time to struggle to be number one in navigation terminals!¡± To make apany that was much bigger than now 10 yearster, not apany that survived 10 yearster. NaviTime was moving. At the same time. Yoo-hyun was bombarded with questions from Manager Choi Min-hee. ¡°How do you know President Jeong?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± ¡°Come on, tell me.¡± ¡°Actually¡­¡± Yoo-hyun confessed honestly and Manager Choi Min-hee¡¯s eyes widened. Oh my god. She was speechless at the surprising and amazing connection. Chapter 99: Chapter 99: Trantor: MarcTempest
Chapter 99 Time flew by quickly. There were many changes, and at the center of them was Manager Choi Min-hee. ¡°Manager Choi, the team leader is looking for you.¡± ¡°Ah, I see. Thank you.¡± She heard the whispering voice of Kim Eun-young, an employee from the next department. In the end, Manager Choi Min-hee had no choice but to get up from her seat. ¡°I¡¯m so busy and they¡¯re bothering me. What do they want? Really.¡± As she walked towards the team table, she saw Executive Director Jo Chan-young standing there. Executive Director Jo Chan-young took out a bottle of energy drink from the box on the table and handed it to Manager Choi Min-hee. He even smiled kindly, which didn¡¯t suit him at all. ¡°Hehe, Manager Choi, you must be exhausted. Drink this and cheer up.¡± ¡°¡­Thank you.¡± ¡°Manager Choi, you¡¯ve worked so hard. Isn¡¯t that right, Team Leader Oh?¡± ¡°Yes. She¡¯s been working overtime every day. She¡¯s very busy. Oh, did you say that the negotiation with Hyunil was done?¡± Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan asked with a friendly expression that he never had before. Manager Choi Min-hee answered in the driest voice possible. ¡°Yes. The first proposal from NaviTime was agreed upon, and the rest are being verified.¡± ¡°See? This is all thanks to our manager. He took care of everything.¡± ¡°Hehe, this person.¡± Then he used Manager Choi Min-hee¡¯s answer as an excuse to tter Executive Director Jo Chan-young. Executive Director Jo Chan-youngughed again when he heard that. ¡®They¡¯re having fun.¡¯ Manager Choi Min-hee bit her tongue as she watched the two people who had changed 180 degrees. When things were going wrong, they acted as if it was all her fault and pushed her away. What happened now? They didn¡¯t help at all and they were just annoying. ¡°If this project ends well, Manager Choi should be promoted. Team Leader Oh, take care of her in the team.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll make sure to reflect it in the performance evaluation.¡± It sounded like a lie. Thanks to this Hyunil Automobile project, his executive life might be extended. Manager Choi Min-hee had been waiting for this opportunity, but she couldn¡¯t say thank you right now. She cared more about the junior employee who had really worked hard. ¡°It wouldn¡¯t have been possible without Yoo-hyun. Please take care of Yoo-hyun instead of me.¡± -What did I do? You did everything, Manager. Yoo-hyun tried to deny it, but Manager Choi Min-hee was confident. It wouldn¡¯t have been possible without Yoo-hyun. Manager Choi Min-hee was sincerely grateful to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Hehe, look at this person taking care of her junior.¡± ¡°Haha, yes, Manager. Manager Choi Min-hee is very generous.¡± But the two men justughed and ignored Yoo-hyun. They thought that a new employee couldn¡¯t have done much. She realized it clearly through this project. These two people were not leaders at all. ¡®A leader should listen to what their subordinates say.¡¯ Manager Choi Min-hee looked at the two people who were having a boring conversation with a dull expression on her face. That¡¯s when it happened. ¡°Manager Choi!¡± ¡°Yes?¡± Manager Kim Hyun-min, who was passing by, spoke with an urgent expression on his face. ¡°Director, I¡¯ll borrow Manager Choi for a moment. It¡¯s urgent.¡± ¡°Hehe, sure. Workes first.¡± ¡°Manager Choi,e here.¡± He dragged Manager Choi Min-hee to the hallway in a hurry. She followed him in surprise and asked him. ¡°Manager, what is it?¡± ¡°Huh? Just. Let¡¯s have a cup of coffee. What do you want to drink?¡± Then he made a cheeky expression in front of the vending machine. She made a dumbfounded expression and thenughed out loud. ¡°Hoho.¡± ¡°What? Why are youughing? Are you crazy?¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± They say that you have to go through hard times to know someone. When she was struggling and exhausted, Manager Kim Hyun-min was the one who listened and trusted her. Maybe that¡¯s why? She saw him differently from before. ¡°You¡¯re wee for a 200 won coffee.¡± ¡°¡­I¡¯m going to have a 500 won one?¡± ¡°Do you care about your health? Fine. Choose. I¡¯ll be nice to you today.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll buy it next time.¡± She even epted hisme joke. A momentter. Manager Choi Min-hee and Manager Kim Hyun-min returned to the office and continued to joke around with each other. They looked much closer than before. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo looked at them with a curious look on his face. ¡°Yoo-hyun, don¡¯t they look close?¡± ¡°They look good together.¡± ¡°It¡¯s notmon to see them like that.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun just kept silent. He knew the reason too well. It was all thanks to the sess of the project. Yoo-hyun felt a great sense of aplishment as he watched here back to life. He felt like he had paid back some of the debt he had lost in the past. And now, the only thing left to do was to bring down Manager Song Ho-chan. He would finish him off soon. Yoo-hyun vowed to himself as Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo whispered to him. ¡°But they¡¯re too friendly, aren¡¯t they?¡± ¡°So?¡± ¡°People die when they change suddenly.¡± ¡°Do you want me to tell that to Manager Choi?¡± ¡°What? No!¡± He red at Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo, who was fuming. He looked miserable with his pale face, but he still smiled. It was apletely different look from when he was forced to do the PDA project. He couldn¡¯t see Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo¡¯s initiative back then. Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips curled up as he saw him take charge. What would he look like if they passed the contest and made their own product? Yoo-hyun wanted to see that as soon as possible. ¡°Shall we go then?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo hurriedly got up from his seat. He was about to go for a coffee break when it happened. Lee Chan-ho, who was sitting in his seat, gestured to Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo. ¡°Mr. Park. Mr. Park.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Did you see the post on the anonymous board?¡± The anonymous board. It was an internal bulletin board that only Hansung Electronics employees could ess. Since it was anonymous, there were often interesting stories posted there. Mr. Park Seung-woo asked with a curious look in his eyes. ¡°No. What is it?¡± ¡°Take a look at this. Yoo-hyun,e and see too.¡± Yoo-hyun went to his side and looked at the post on the monitor. -A manager who goes crazy when he drinks alcohol. That was the title of the post on the board. The content was as provocative as the title. It was about a manager who sexually harassed female employees at a drinking party, who beat up his team members after drinking, who forced his part-timers to drink until they had to be hospitalized, and so on. All kinds of dirty things that could happen after drinking were described in detail like a diary. Perhaps because the post was so stimting and specific, there were a lot of anonymousments. -Wow. Who is it? -It looks like it¡¯s from Hansung Tower. -It¡¯s the LCD division. The only ones who drink like that are from the LCD division. -What¡¯s the three evil demons in the post? Lol -I know who it is. Is it from the mobile side? -Yeah, right. It seems like someone from his team wrote it. How do they know so much? Yoo-hyun nodded his head. ¡°Mr. Park, you know who it is, right?¡± ¡°Yeah. I can tell by looking at it. Do you know, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± He said that, but he knew very well who it was. They didn¡¯t mention his name or his team, but it was obvious. At least anyone in the mobile group sales marketing department would know. It was such a well-known rumor. He didn¡¯t know the details, though. Mr. Park Seung-woo, who had been watching quietly, said with a satisfied expression as if he had hit the nail on the head. ¡°It¡¯s Manager Song Ho-chan. I don¡¯t know who did it, but he¡¯s got guts. He¡¯s messing with one of the three evil demons.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it anonymous?¡± Yoo-hyun asked and Mr. Park Seung-woo gave him a meaningful smile. ¡°It is anonymous. That¡¯s why it¡¯s funny. No one cares here.¡± ¡°But the views are pretty high, aren¡¯t they?¡± ¡°That doesn¡¯t matter at all. It¡¯ll disappear soon as if nothing happened.¡± Mr. Park Seung-woo¡¯s words were not wrong. They couldn¡¯t officially target anyone on the anonymous board, and even if they did, it wouldn¡¯t have any effect. But this time was different. He was sure of it and caught his words. ¡°But this isn¡¯t the end of the post.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°It¡¯s beening up continuously with different content for a few days now and it seems like they¡¯re all about him.¡± ¡°Really? Let me see.¡± Lee Chan-ho clicked the mouse and flipped through the pages to find the post. From stories involving various corruption cases, to office politics, to stories of former employees. Series posts containing ¡®Manager¡¯ in the title were constantly being uploaded. ¡°Huh¡­ Is this really true? It¡¯s very specific.¡± ¡°Yeah. Isn¡¯t this a problem? It seems like there are more than one or two people who quit because of Manager Song.¡± ¡°But there¡¯s no direct evidence, right?¡± A post without a name couldn¡¯t be evidence. But what he didn¡¯t know was that there was something else going on. The ethicsmittee was monitoring this post. They would ignore simple rumors, but they would take action on corruption that involved financial damage to thepany. At this level, Manager Song Ho-chan might have been on their list too. The timing was perfect. It was just when Manager Song Ho-chan¡¯s position was shaken because of the Hyunil Automobile case. Manager Choi Min-hee started to lead the negotiation with NaviTime in a proactive way. On the other hand, he, who was in charge of the sales team and opposed to it, became an outcast. It meant that his shield and his grip were not as strong as before. Looking at the content of the post, there were many people who were harmed by Manager Song Ho-chan. Especially female employees suffered a lot of damage. They had enough reason to resent him. Lee Chan-ho, who was next to him, also joined in enthusiastically. ¡°I heard that people are talking about it openly in other teams too. I found out from my colleague.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah, really. This is a big deal.¡± Listening to Lee Chan-ho¡¯s words, this wasn¡¯t something he did alone. The posts were written by different people. It looked like they had exploded and rushed in at the same time. People should notmit sins. What should he do? Yoo-hyun fiddled with his phone in his pocket. There was a phone number he had found out a while ago. Lawyer Kwon Chi-yeol. He was someone who had a connection with Yoo-hyun in the past, and he was nning to use him ording to the situation. There was no need to do as nned in this situation. Then Mr. Park Seung-woo asked him. ¡°Why are you so serious, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Me?¡± ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you be happy? No, never mind. Let¡¯s go get some coffee.¡± Yoo-hyun knew why Mr. Park Seung-woo was beating around the bush. He didn¡¯t want to recall the memory of his junior being persistently questioned by Manager Song Ho-chan. He was really none of his business, but he understood Mr. Park Seung-woo¡¯s feelings and smiled and answered. ¡°Sure. Let¡¯s go, Chan-ho. Mr. Park is buying.¡± ¡°Oh, cool. Cool. Takeout coffee?¡± ¡°¡­Yeah. Let¡¯s go.¡± Yoo-hyun decided to think lightly. The ball was rolling to the goal by itself, so why bother going around? He just had to make good use of this opportunity that came by chance. Chapter 100: Chapter 100: Trantor: MarcTempest
Chapter 100 A few dayster. Yoo-hyun had lunch with his colleagues. Min Jung Hyuk, a sales team member, asked him with a worried expression. ¡°Are you okay these days?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with me?¡± ¡°Are you always so calm? Or are you just fearless?¡± Min Jung Hyuk drank a lot of water as if his mouth was burning at Yoo-hyun¡¯s indifferent reaction. He knew very well that Assistant Manager Song Ho Chan was after him. But the person in question looked unfazed, so he didn¡¯t know how to react. Kwon Se Joon, who was next to him, intervened. ¡°Hyung, Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t do anything wrong. Why should he be scared?¡± ¡°Why would hee all the way here to eat if he¡¯s not scared?¡± ¡°Eh, that¡¯s because of you, hyung. I said I was fine anywhere. Right, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Well.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled faintly when the pork cutlets were ced on each table. Kwon Se Joon shrugged his shoulders and said. ¡°Please enjoy your meal.¡± ¡°I hope you pass the seminar in one go, bastard. I¡¯ll eat well.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to Yoo-hyun. Hehe.¡± Was he always this cheerful? He couldn¡¯t remember the old Kwon Se Joon who used to be depressed and silent. He definitely brightened up. He felt a positive energy from him. Yoo-hyun was very pleased with his change. On the other hand, Min Jung Hyuk sighed deeply. ¡°Ah¡­ I guess I¡¯m really unlucky.¡± ¡°Is Assistant Manager Song still like that?¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s driving me crazy. It¡¯s worse these days.¡± It happened that Min Jung Hyuk¡¯s seminar was right after Song Ho Chan got humiliated by Yoo-hyun. He was already scary enough, but now he was in a bad mood too. It was a headache to face him. There was no way Min Jung Hyuk could handle him. From Min Jung Hyuk¡¯s perspective, it was a bad situation. ¡°When I see this, I think it¡¯s right to call him the one-top devil instead of the three devils. The anonymous board said he was a total trash.¡± ¡°What about your team¡¯s devil, Seong deputy manager? Is he okay?¡± ¡°Yes. Other people curse him a lot, but I don¡¯t really know.¡± Yoo-hyun snorted inwardly at Kwon Se Joon¡¯s answer. ¡®He¡¯s trash too.¡¯ Would he ever find out? That Seong Woong Jin deputy manager made him suffer so much that he almost went crazy in the past. Kwon Se Joon, who didn¡¯t know that, looked at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun, is Go deputy manager still quiet these days?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± ¡°See, hyung. Except for Assistant Manager Song, the other two are rtively lower in rank.¡± Now that he thought about it, Go Jae Yoon deputy manager was very quiet these days. He used to be a psychopath without a n, who could be among the top three without any problem. ¡®Did he still have the aftermath of running away from the bully?¡¯ He didn¡¯t know. Anyway, there was one thing that everyone agreed on at this point. Assistant Manager Song was the worst trash. It was good in a way to have amon enemy like this. It made the other people more united. They only had to curse one person. Thanks to that, they never ran out of topics during the meal. What did Assistant Manager Song do in the past? What kind of corruption did hemit? What was his reputation among his colleagues? Who wrote the posts on the anonymous board? And so on. They couldn¡¯t believe how interesting these trivial stories about one person were. When their tes were almost empty, Kwon Se Joon asked. ¡°But why does he do that?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Assistant Manager Song. He¡¯s well-respected and sessful in thepany. Why does he do so many things that would ruin his reputation?¡± Why did he do that? Yoo-hyun was curious about that too once. And now, after 20 years, he could answer it simply. ¡°Because he can.¡± That¡¯s why he did it. He could get away with it even if he got angry or annoyed for no reason, because he had the excuse of being a superior. He could swear and curse and his subordinates had no choice but to follow him. He got addicted to the sweetness of power and thought it was natural. He didn¡¯t even think it was wrong. Min Jung Hyuk agreed with Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°That¡¯s right. He might be worse because he¡¯s doing well. The top supports him, and the bottom trembles. What¡¯s there to be afraid of?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± ¡°No matter how much Assistant Manager Song acts up, no one can touch him. He looks like a gangster.¡± Then he nced at Yoo-hyun. ¡®He¡¯s after you.¡¯ His eyes seemed to say that. Yoo-hyun just smiled calmly. He would show him the result of crossing the line. When Kwon Se Joon asked curiously. ¡°But hyung, you must have had a lot of pent-up anger. How can you talk without stopping?¡± ¡°You try it too. Ah, the more I think about it, the more angry I get.¡± ¡°Hyung, don¡¯t worry. The next seminar will go well.¡± Min Jung Hyuk revealed the reason why he had been talking so much. ¡°Of course it¡¯s not because of the seminar. Don¡¯t you know justice? Justice.¡± ¡°Eh, no. It¡¯s because of the seminar.¡± Kwon Se Joon insisted. Min Jung Hyuk waved his hands and got up from his seat. Then he finally admitted his true feelings. ¡°Fine. Whether it¡¯s justice or not, I wish he was gone by the next seminar.¡± ¡°Should we pray together?¡± ¡°Please.¡± Yoo-hyun listened to their conversation and chuckled. He thought of Min Jung Hyuk¡¯s next seminar date. Maybe. It was possible. No, he had to make it happen. The ¡®?? assistant manager¡¯ series on the anonymous board had quieted down. There was nothing more to say after everything came out, and nothing changed even if they wroteints on the board. Although there were cracks, Assistant Manager Song¡¯s power was still intact. Of course, his position in thepany was also solid. He had Director Lee Kyung Hoon and group leader above him, so no one could challenge him openly. Assistant Manager Song must have thought so too. But he didn¡¯t know something. It didn¡¯t mean they forgot just because it was quiet. The posts on the anonymous board were being monitored. Especially the ones that could cause financial damage to thepany were managed by the ethicsmittee. They just didn¡¯t show any signs and waited until the details were revealed. Yoo-hyun nted a small trap in the flood of posts. -?? assistant manager¡¯s illegal deal with apetitor. It was not much different from what was exposed on the board. If there was a difference, the other posts were stories of the past. On the other hand, Yoo-hyun¡¯s post included the future story of Assistant Manager Song. -Assistant Manager Song will interfere with the development of LCD panels for Hyunil Automobiles. That¡¯s what the content meant. It was literally a trap. He also nted a few more traps. It wouldn¡¯t be a problem if he stayed quiet, but could he? It¡¯s hard to change one¡¯s habits. Hansung Tower, 20th floor, outdoor terrace. Director Lee Kyung Hoon, who was leaning on the railing and making a call, looked grim. ¡°Yes, group leader. Yes. Yes. Yes. I understand.¡± Click. He handed a cigarette to Assistant Manager Song, who had finished the call. Director Lee Kyung Hoon smoked silently without saying a word. It was the moment he smoked again after quitting for five years. Assistant Manager Song, who was across from him, didn¡¯t lift his head as if he had be a sinner. ¡°Isn¡¯t it funny?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Thepetitors are so rude to us.¡± It was clearly Director Lee Kyung Hoon who mediated the matter. But now he acted as if he had nothing to do with it. ¡°I guess they were annoyed. They thought they had it in the bag, but they got hit by us.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Come to think of it, our person in charge is very capable. He turned the table that waspletely tilted to Ilseong Electronics.¡± It was an obvious sarcasm. While the useless product nning team was making a fuss, what was the sales team person in charge doing? It was a rebuke that he couldn¡¯t do anything right. Assistant Manager Song barely opened his mouth. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Oh, I¡¯m sorry. What do you have to be sorry about, Assistant Manager Song? You should be praised. You helped him get back what he lost. Haha.¡± There was a sharp de in Director Lee Kyung Hoon¡¯sugh. Assistant Manager Song couldn¡¯t lift his head or make any excuses. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Assistant Manager Song, look up.¡± He had to say something at the sharp words that flew at him. Or he might really be cut by his gaze. Then he would lose everything he had built up, not to mention thest thread that remained. ¡°I¡¯ll get it back somehow.¡± ¡°Assistant Manager Song, think carefully. Hyunil Automobiles has already changed their mind. Ilseong Electronics has no say because they have their own conditions.¡± ¡°I know.¡± ¡°But we¡¯re going to butt in again? Who are they trying to kill?¡± Assistant Manager Song flinched at Director Lee Kyung Hoon¡¯s sharp question. ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll try to control the development team. If our schedule is dyed¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s up to you. Sometimes you can do what you want without being told by your team. I¡¯m not going to stop you.¡± Director Lee Kyung Hoon drew a clear line. He didn¡¯t care what happened. Of course, Assistant Manager Song took it as a message to ruin it even if he had to go too far. And this was hisst chance. He had to grab it somehow. ¡°I¡¯ll make sure of it.¡± Assistant Manager Song clenched his fist and answered. ¡­ A few dayster. The members of the third part gathered in the conference room. Manager Choi Min Hee reported to Kim Hyun Min deputy manager, the part leader, about the supply deal with Hyunil Automobiles that happenedst week. ¡°We¡¯re coordinating with Hyunil Automobiles¡¯ sales team¡­¡± The weekly updated work report showed that she had done a lot of work. That was proof that she was busy. ¡°The LCD panel for NaviTime products came out as a prototype and we tested it, and there was no problem with the basic operation.¡± ¡°I thought you¡¯d have some trouble, but you turned on the screen quickly?¡± ¡°Yes. NaviTime gave us a lot of attention.¡± As Manager Choi Min Hee said, NaviTime¡¯s technology was very stable and good. They did everything on their own without any special support. Not only that, but they also actively performed cooperation with Hyunil Automobiles¡¯ built-in parts team. Thanks to that, they were able to get a good response from Hyunil Automobiles¡¯ side. The consultation between Hyunil Automobiles and Hansung Electronics¡¯ sales team went smoothly because of that. ¡°It¡¯s not easy. Honestly, it¡¯s too risky for NaviTime.¡± ¡°Thank you. The benefit is not that big.¡± ¡°Why? I heard they¡¯re thinking of transferring their navigation technology to Hyunil Automobiles.¡± ¨CHyunil Automobiles and NaviTime, a specialized developmentpany for navigation, are discussing technical cooperation. He probably saw this news that came out a while ago. Kim Hyun Min deputy manager was worried for a simple reason. There were too many cases of small and medium-sizedpanies that lost their technology torgepanies through technical cooperation. NaviTime was doing well now, but they could be crushed by Hyunil Automobiles if they depended on them. But Yoo-hyun¡¯s thought was a little different. ¡®You have to seize the opportunity when ites.¡¯ If they sold it and left it at that, NaviTime would have done nothing but serve for a low price. But if they built trust enough to cooperate technically, it would be different. It¡¯s not just because they could supply navigation to the next vehicle. Vehicle information system, Hi-Pass, ck box, etc. They had the upper hand in many built-in parts that went into Hyunil Automobiles. Now they had a foothold to supply various sensors, cameras, control systems,munication equipment, etc. that would go into the car in the future. They could hit the jackpot if they just held on to Hyunil Automobiles well. They would surely achieve continuous growth for the next 10 years. ¡®He¡¯s a person with a good sense.¡¯ He didn¡¯t know how much influence his few words of advice had. But his choice looked pretty good now. Chapter 101: Chapter 101: Chapter 101 Kim Hyun-min, the assistant manager, exchanged a few words with Choi Min-hee, the Manager, and came to a conclusion. ¡°Anyway, this is all thanks to Manager Choi who moved the NaviTime, right?¡± ¡°No. Yoo-hyun worked hard.¡± Hearing that, Yoo-hyun quickly intervened. ¡°Manager Choi did it. I just followed along.¡± ¡°No way. It wouldn¡¯t have worked without Yoo-hyun.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee did not back down. Kim Hyun-min, the assistant manager who was listening quietly, stepped in to clear the traffic. ¡°Okay, okay, enough. Well, since you both did well, let¡¯s go out for a part dinner sometime.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the assistant manager who couldn¡¯t stand it anymore, tried to wrap it up when Park Seung-woo, the deputy head, joined in. ¡°Assistant Manager Kim, you have to sort that out.¡± ¡°What?¡± He opened his mouth very carefully. ¡°I¡­ How about joining the contest after Manager Choi finishes her work¡­¡± ¡°You funny guy. Speak clearly. Are you not afraid of me and scared of Manager Choi?¡± ¡°No. Just¡­¡± Manager Choi Min-hee looked at Yoo-hyun for a moment. -I wish we could do the contest together. I think we can really win an award if you help me. It was what his junior had said when he said he wanted to repay him a while ago. He also added that he wanted to gather everyone¡¯s strength. It was a hopeless task. Nevertheless, Manager Choi Min-hee could not refuse easily. She owed him too much. ¡®Let¡¯s do it together.¡¯ ¡®Okay. Let¡¯s do it.¡¯ Yoo-hyun smiled and she nodded her head as if she had no choice. She had a personality that couldn¡¯t live without paying off her debts. ¡°I¡¯ll help you after I finish this. But I won¡¯t do it unless I do it properly.¡± ¡°Of course! Of course!¡± Park Seung-woo, the deputy head, suddenly jumped up and cheered. He looked like he would have hugged her if he had been next to her. Kim Hyun-min, the assistant manager who saw that, shook his head. ¡°Hey, hey, are we really going to make a fuss about doing the contest? The person in charge will kill us if he finds out.¡± ¡°Are you scared of the person in charge?¡± Park Seung-woo, the deputy head who gained confidence, looked down at him with his arms crossed and asked. ¡°Of course not. It¡¯s just a saying.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the assistant manager, snapped back at him. They were two people who got along well. Park Seung-woo, the deputy head who felt encouraged, went further. ¡°Then please join Kim Deputy Head too.¡± ¡°Leave him alone. He¡¯s been busytely.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the assistant manager shook his head vigorously at Park Seung-woo¡¯s confident request. At the same time, people¡¯s eyes turned to an empty seat. It was where Kim Young-gil, the deputy head should have been. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee who came out of the conference room called Yoo-hyun and stopped him. ¡°Did you hear about Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan?¡± ¡°What about him?¡± ¡°He¡¯s being investigated by the Ethics Committee. I guess there¡¯s been some talk about the Hyunil Automobile case.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Did he bite the bait? ¡°He also asked about the development team. It seems like Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan did something¡­¡± Yoo-hyun stood still with a calm expression and hid his smile. Manager Choi Min-hee said with a worried expression. ¡°So what I¡¯m saying is, they might contact you too.¡± ¡°Yes. But do they also interview me?¡± ¡°I have to do it.¡± Is that so? He wondered how to end it nicely, but it seemed like he could draw a pretty nice picture if he did well. ¡°Manager Choi, can I know when you¡¯re meeting them?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Just curious.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled slightly. It was time to pay off his debt. A few dayster, two men were sitting in conference room B on the 14th floor. They looked grim as they looked over the documents on each table. ¡°Did you secure the testimony of ICpany employee?¡± ¡°Yes. And I confirmed that he pressured the development team.¡± ¡°But there¡¯s no definitive evidence. We can¡¯t just poke him if he says no.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t we just send him to the disciplinarymittee?¡± ¡°No way.¡± Yoon Min-seok, the assistant manager of the Ethics Committee shook his head at Deputy Head Pi Seong-hoon¡¯s words. If you ssify him, Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan was close to thepany. He was a promising candidate for the next team leader position. He had good personnel evaluations and excellent leadership ratings. It was impossible to send such a talent to the disciplinarymittee without clear evidence. If it turned out to be false, he wouldn¡¯t be able to handle the aftermath. Then why did he care about this issue and investigate it? It was because of the connection with Ilseong Electronics. Several of his misdeeds were posted on an anonymous bulletin board, but they were all dismissed without clear evidence. But only one post was different. It implied the future, not the past. He checked it out just in case, and it turned out that everything in the post was correct. It was worth investigating deeply. Assistant Manager Yoon Min-seok asked. ¡°When are the rted peopleing?¡± ¡°They should be here by now.¡± It was when Deputy Head Pi Seong-hoon checked the time and answered. Click. The conference room door opened and Manager Choi Min-hee came in. ¡°Wee.¡± The Ethics Committee staff stood up and greeted Manager Choi Min-hee politely. It was to ease the atmosphere. ¡°Hello. Nice to meet you.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee sat down. It was not as pleasant as the faces of the smiling people. The Ethics Committee was Hanseong Electronics¡¯ supervisory body and a secret agent organization. There is a rumor that there are countless executives who have been cut off under them. That¡¯s how much weight the name of the Ethics Committee had. ¡®Whew.¡¯ Even Manager Choi Min-hee, who usually didn¡¯t get nervous, had sweaty hands. ¡°Just rx and tell us what you know.¡± The man with a gentle impression started with a few questions. ¡°This incident¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± It was about the development of LCD panels for Hyunil Automobile navigation systems. Manager Choi Min-hee told them everything without embellishment. The Ethics Committee staff just listened calmly and confirmed the details about Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan. And they came to one conclusion. ¡®It seems like a bust¡­¡¯ It was true that Assistant Manager Song Ho-chan had intervened to some extent, but it was within a reasonable range. He was the person in charge of the sales team at the time. They couldn¡¯t possibly question his actions with this much. The eyes of Assistant Manager Yoon Min-seok and Deputy Head Pi Seong-hoon crossed in the air. Then they nodded their heads as if they had agreed. It seemed impossible to proceed any further with this. That¡¯s when it happened. The TV that was supposed to be off turned on. Tick. The faces of two men sitting face to face in the conference room were shown on the screen. ¡°Huh? Assistant Manager!¡± ¡°Watch.¡± One of them was the person who met Assistant Manager Yoon Min-seok and Deputy Head Pi Seong-hoon a while ago. 15 minutes earlier. Yoo-hyun was sitting in conference room A on the 13th floor, and Song Ho-chan, the assistant manager, was facing him. ¡®He¡¯s being chased.¡¯ Yoo-hyun was sure when he saw Song Ho-chan¡¯s expression. It was clear that meeting with the Ethics Committee staff had a big impact on him. Thanks to that, he was able to call him out easily. Song Ho-chan growled at him out of nowhere. ¡°Did you do it?¡± ¡°What do you think?¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders and smiled slightly. ¡°¡­¡± Maybe it was because of his unexpected reaction? Song Ho-chan suppressed his anger and looked around. It was a narrow conference room with walls on all sides. The door was closed, and the window was translucent so that the inside was not visible from outside. There was nothing but a TV with video conferencing equipment and a table that could seat eight people. It was a good ce to have a secret conversation. Why did that kid suddenly call him here? Grunt. Song Ho-chan, who lifted his lips, got up from his seat. Then he walked towards Yoo-hyun, who was sitting across from him. He could see the fear in his eyes. ¡®Of course.¡¯ Song Ho-chan reached out his big hand and grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s jacket without saying a word. ¡°Take it off.¡± ¡°Okay. I understand.¡± It was one word that he spat out after keeping his mouth shut. If he resisted, he would have forced him to take it off anyway. Yoo-hyun reluctantly took off his jacket. ¡°Some useless guys use cheap tricks like this.¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± He took Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone out of his jacket pocket. The phone screen showed a message that it was recording. Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes wavered and heughed arrogantly. ¡°Haha, these new recruits are really funny.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Why, don¡¯t you have anything to say? Didn¡¯t you call me because you had a lot to say?¡± He turned off the recording function on Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone and threw it to the corner. Thud. Then he sat down and rested his chin on his hands with his fingers crossed. His thick eyebrows, deep forehead wrinkles, and bulky body for an office worker were quite intimidating. His eyes were extremely fierce. He looked like a hyena who had his prey right in front of him and drooled over it. ¡°Well, well¡­¡± Yoo-hyun bit his lower lip instead of answering. His eyes were full of resentment as a bonus. Song Ho-chan¡¯s lips curled up even more. He thought he hadplete control over him. Yeah. Keep deluding yourself like that. Yoo-hyun asked sharply. ¡°I just want to hear this. Why did you try to block Hyunil Automobile¡¯s panel supply deal and hand it over to Ilseong Electronics?¡± ¡°Haha, this is ridiculous¡­¡± Song Ho-chan snorted as if he couldn¡¯t believe it. Chapter 102: Chapter 102: Chapter 102 He wondered who had ratted him out to the ethicsmittee, and it turned out to be the work of a spiteful new employee. ¡°I don¡¯t understand. We work for the samepany and the same department. Ilseong Electronics is ourpetitor.¡± ¡°Where did you hear that?¡± ¡°Will you tell me if I answer?¡± ¡°Huh, really¡­ You¡¯re so brazen. Well, go ahead and do what you want.¡± ¡°Hangolmo.¡± Yoo-hyun spat out one word. Assistant manager Song Hocha¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°What? How do you know that¡­¡± ¡°I heard it from a rumor.¡± Yoo-hyun had also tried hard to join Hangolmo (Korea University Alumni Golf Club) in the past. He wanted to climb up thedder by using his connections. Even if someone was not a Korea University alumni, they could join the club if they were useful for the organization. Yoo-hyun was one of those cases. That¡¯s why he knew Hangolmo better than anyone else. He could also predict what Assistant manager Song Hocha had done because of that reason. ¡°What else do you know?¡± ¡°I only knew that there was a negotiation with Ilseong Electronics at the club.¡± ¡°Oh, no, no. There must be a rat in the club¡­¡± Assistant manager Song Hocha gritted his teeth. The one who epted the Ilseong Electronics deal was the group leader. And the one who agreed to take charge of the work was Lee Kyunghoon¡¯s director. He only did what he was told. But now he was being thrown under the bus. ¡®It couldn¡¯t have been the team leader¡­¡¯ The most likely culprit was the guy from Ilseong Electronics. He didn¡¯t like him from the moment he met him at the golf course. He had such a bad vibe. Assistant manager Song Hocha was already convinced in his mind. ¡°Who did you hear it from?¡± ¡°Please answer me first. Did you really sabotage us by colluding with Ilseong Electronics?¡± ¡°Us? Did you even do enough work to be sabotaged? Ha, really. You have too much sense of ownership for a new employee.¡± ¡°Please tell me.¡± Yoo-hyun did not avoid his ring eyes, and Assistant manager Song Hocha sneered. He had seen them sometimes. Those who spouted ridiculous justice like that. And they all ended up badly. This guy would be no different. ¡°Yeah. I sabotaged you on purpose to help Ilseong Electronics. Are you happy now?¡± ¡°Was Lee Kyunghoon¡¯s director also involved?¡± ¡°What are you talking about? Is the team leader your friend?¡± ¡°He¡¯s not my friend, but I think he should be held responsible if he caused financial damage to thepany like this.¡± ¡°Ha, really.¡± Assistant manager Song Hocha narrowed his eyes at the absurd words that even dragged down the team leader. But the new guy who was sitting across from him didn¡¯t even blink. He smiled slightly and said, ¡°It¡¯s no big deal.¡± Song Ho-chan, the Assistant manager who couldn¡¯t stand it anymore, mmed the table and stood up. Then he red at Yu Hyun and growled. ¡°What did you just say?¡± ¡°I said you should take responsibility.¡± ¡°Not that!¡± Yu Hyun ignored his words and spoke more confidently. ¡°Is it normal to leak information to thepetitors, and even push them ahead by favoring another team in the same department?¡± If you use the opponent¡¯s breathing, pulse, and eye contact against them, you can twist their mind even in a light conversation. Continuous difort makes the opponent¡¯s emotions fluctuate. At that stage, a little stimtion can make them excited. Just like now. ¡°You insolent bastard!¡± Thud! Song Ho-chan, who leaned his upper body over the table, grabbed Yu Hyun¡¯s tie with his thick hand. Yu Hyun resisted and stared at his eyes. It would be a good idea to take a hit at this point. If he clenched his teeth, it would end with his mouth bursting. What if this didn¡¯t get reported to Choi Min-hee¡¯s meeting room? It was being recorded, so he could use itter. ¡°Mr. Song, you aremitting a crime right now!¡± Yu Hyun deliberately added more provocation. Then he finally raised his fist. ¡°You son of a bitch!¡± That¡¯s when it happened. Bang! The meeting room door opened. ¡°Stop it.¡± ¡°Uh, how did you¡­¡± And when he heard the voice, Song Ho-chan¡¯s eyes widened likenterns. A few dayster, an announcement was posted on thepany bulletin board. It was a disciplinary notice. -Disciplinary Notice Song O O, Assistant manager of LCD Business Unit Mobile Group, will be demoted for negligence and nonpliance with attendance rules. The name was hidden, but there was no one who didn¡¯t know who it was. Demotion was a weak discipline that only reduced the sry without any direct personnel disadvantage. Nevertheless, the people¡¯s reaction was hot. The decisive factor was that the target was Song Ho-chan, who was notorious for being scary. ¡°Hey, no matter what, Song Ho-chan got into this mess.¡± ¡°Yeah. Didn¡¯t he do well? What happened?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know exactly. But it¡¯s not negligence. It doesn¡¯t make sense to get disciplined for that. You know what kind of line Song Ho-chan is.¡± The disciplinary content was actually reduced. No, the reason hadpletely changed. ¡°Well, it must be a big deal. Even though they blocked it from above, it¡¯s still this bad.¡± ¡°Who stabbed him?¡± ¡°Probably. Otherwise, why would he suddenly get disciplined?¡± But even so, people didn¡¯t believe the disciplinary content as it was. It didn¡¯t match the circumstances. ¡°Is it someone from his team? Another one will quit.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Do you think Song Ho-chan will let it go?¡± ¡°What if he doesn¡¯t?¡± ¡°He¡¯ll try to find out who reported him. That¡¯s why one of his team members quit before.¡± ¡°Well, he¡¯s not called the three devils for nothing.¡± It was when people were buzzing. ¡°Hey, shh!¡± Song Ho-chan came out of his office. His face was pale and his brows were furrowed, showing his stress. He clenched his fists as if his stomach was boiling. There was even a murderous look in his eyes. ¡®If I catch him, he¡¯s dead.¡¯ The nning team members who felt a creepy feeling quickly pretended to be busy. Grit. Song Ho-chan gritted his teeth. He had never been so humiliated in his 15 years of working at thepany. How dare they touch me? ¡°Let¡¯s see, you bastard!¡± I¡¯ll make you never raise your head again! Song Ho-chan moved to the hallway and picked up his phone. Yu Hyun, who had left work, stopped by the gym as usual. The only difference was that now he worked out with not only Park Young-hoon but also Kang Dong-sik. They happened to live in the same direction. Maybe that¡¯s why he kept sticking to him even when he tried to go alone. ¡°We live in the same direction, let¡¯s go together, little brother.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, brother. Let¡¯s do that.¡± Why does he take the bus when he has a car? But Yu Hyun epted his words with a good-natured smile. He had be quite close to him while working out together. Kang Dong-sik put his arm around Yu Hyun¡¯s shoulder as he walked. ¡°Oh my, you¡¯re so nice when I call you brother.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not right.¡± Yu Hyun slipped away and walked a step ahead, but Kang Dong-sik followed him. ¡°Little brother is so shy.¡± ¡°Brother, just call me by my name. People are watching.¡± ¡°So what? What¡¯s wrong with that?¡± What¡¯s wrong with that? He looks like a gangster. Yoo-hyun sighed deeply and shook his head. He had met many people, but this was the first time he met someone who acted so friendly. Assistant Park Seungwoo also had a overly friendly side, but not to this extent. ¡°You don¡¯t think I¡¯m like a gangster, do you?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Oh? He has some sense? ¡°Of course not. This hyung-nim haspletely washed his hands of the dark world.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°Oh? You don¡¯t believe me? Dude, I used to have four toons of guys who called me hyung-nim and groveled under me.¡± Yoo-hyun hadpletely figured out Kang Dongshik¡¯s style. If he argued here, the conversation would only get longer. ¡°It¡¯s an honor.¡± ¡°Pfft, yeah. It¡¯s an honor, right? You¡¯re really lucky.¡± ¡°Ah, yes.¡± Yeah, let¡¯s go with lucky. That was cleaner in many ways. At that moment. A ck sedan was parked at the entrance of a dark alley. The man sitting in the passenger seat answered the phone with a crisp voice. ¡°Yes, boss. Of course. We¡¯ll take care of the job and call you back.¡± -Thank you very much. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. We¡¯re experts at scaring people, aren¡¯t we? Just don¡¯t forget to pay us the rest of the fee.¡± -Yes. Of course. I¡¯ll send it to you as soon as the job is done. ¡°Haha, that¡¯s why I like you, boss Song. You¡¯re easy to talk to. Okay. See you soon.¡± Thud. ¡°What a jerk.¡± The man threw his phone and twisted his mouth, erasing his previous friendly voice. He was a errand boy, but he had to do such a shitty job. He had to rip off a lot of money after finishing this job. The man asked the two men in the rearview mirror. ¡°Not yet?¡± ¡°Yes, hyung-nim. He¡¯ll be here soon.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°Yes. We confirmed that hees this way every day at the same time.¡± The man nodded as if he understood and waved his left hand. And shortly after. One of the men sitting in the back seat, who was peeking out the window, said. ¡°Hyung-nim, he¡¯sing.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s finish this quickly and go eat some tripe. Get out.¡± ¡°Yes, hyung-nim.¡± The man bowed his head slightly. Kang Dongshik, who was walking, said. ¡°Brother, let¡¯s have just one drink at the food cart.¡± ¡°Hyung, I really have to go to work tomorrow.¡± ¡°Eh, I¡¯ll pay for it.¡± Kang Dongshik was not someone who would easily back off. He had to part ways here, but he kept bickering and ended up walking with him to the alley near Yoo-hyun¡¯s house. He had a frank personality, so it wasn¡¯t bad to have a drink with him. But one drink would turn into two drinks, and two drinks would turn into ten drinks. He had to stop him here. ¡°Let¡¯s drink next time.¡± ¡°Fine, fine. You¡¯re so stingy.¡± ¡°Are you mad?¡± ¡°Me? No way. What do you think of me?¡± A neighborhood hyung with a lot of bluffing. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t bother to say out loud what was spinning in his mouth. It was better to end it with a smile for both of them. ¡°You¡¯re a cool hyung-nim. Well then, I¡¯ll be going now.¡± ¡°Pffft, yeah. See youter.¡± It was after he turned around and said goodbye. Four men came out of the dark alley, swaggering. They looked like thugs from their clothes and poses. ¡°Hey, you¡¯re Han Yoo-hyun, right?¡± They even knew his name? Someone¡¯s face shed in Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind for a moment. ¡®Assistant Song Hocha!¡¯ -??Assistant, he hired thugs to beat up his rude junior. It was ament he saw on an anonymous bulletin board a while ago. He thought it was just a rumor because it was so absurd, but it wasn¡¯t. ¡°You¡¯re not answering? Well, it doesn¡¯t matter. I¡¯ll make you answer.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Looking at the thugs¡¯ attitude, it seemed real. This was totally ridiculous. Yoo-hyun was honestly speechless. But first of all, he needed to assess the situation. There were four thugs involved. They looked like decent gangsters from their faces alone. But why wasn¡¯t he scared? Compared to his gym seniors, they all looked weak. Yoo-hyunughed with a click of his tongue, and the man in front of him approached him with a frown on his face. ¡°You won¡¯t listen to words, huh? Let¡¯s start with a punch and¡­¡± He raised his fist as if to threaten him. Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Chapter 103 It was then. Thwack! A fist flew out of nowhere and mmed into the man¡¯s face. He would have fallen to the ground if the man behind him hadn¡¯t caught him. It was a powerful punch. Before Yoo-hyun could stop him, Kang Dongshik jumped out and kicked the guy¡¯s abdomen. ¡°Ugh!¡± Thud. The whole thing happened so fast that the other men only started to rush in after one of them was rolling on the floor. ¡°You bastard!¡± At that moment, one of the men recognized Kang Dongshik¡¯s face and widened his eyes. ¡°¡­What? Bro, bro!¡± As if they had agreed, the rest of them also stopped in their tracks. ¡°Bro!¡± Then they all bowed their heads as if they had made a promise. Kang Dongshik epted it as if it was natural and lifted his head. ¡°¡­.¡± Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t believe what he was seeing. Kang Dongshik spoke in a low voice. ¡°Who told you to do it?¡± ¡°That, that¡­.¡± ¡°I asked who told you to touch my brother.¡± His tone was so strong that even Yoo-hyun next to him swallowed his saliva. As soon as he said that, the men lowered their heads. ¡°We¡¯re, we¡¯re sorry.¡± ¡°Sung Hyuk.¡± ¡°Yes, bro.¡± ¡°Call him.¡± Kang Dongshik¡¯s voice was so cold that the man hesitated. ¡°Yes? But¡­.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t make me repeat myself.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes. This guy, his charisma is no joke. He wondered if this was the same person who was whining about having a drink a while ago. Just as he thought that, Kang Dongshik turned his head sharply. Then he winked at Yoo-hyun. ¡®Ah¡­.that¡¯s him.¡¯ Yoo-hyun gave a wry smile and he nodded his chin and asked. ¡°What do you want to do? Do you want to meet the guy who ordered this?¡± Meet him? Yoo-hyun answered without hesitation. ¡°Let¡¯s do that.¡± A few momentster. The seat of Song Hocha, the assistant manager of the sales team, was neatly empty. ¡°Assistant Manager Song quit in the end. I guess the disciplinary action was more of a shock than he thought.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders at Park Seungwoo¡¯s words. Park Seungwoo, who didn¡¯t know the reason, muttered as if to himself. ¡°Well, I guess it¡¯s a way out for him to find another ce.¡± ¡°Can he go to anotherpany even if he quits like this?¡± ¡°Why not? He won¡¯t have a record if he just gets a pay cut, right?¡± Well. It won¡¯t be easy. He was suspected of having a connection with Ilseong Electronics, so the ethicsmittee was still monitoring him. Ilseong Electronics was out of the question, and Hansung Group¡¯s affiliates would also be reluctant. It would be hard to turn his feet to China or Japan in this situation. The LCD industry floor was narrow. He should have done something wrong moderately. Yoo-hyun asked. ¡°Assistant Manager, what about Manager Choi?¡± ¡°He said he had something to check after looking at the contest materials.¡± ¡°He¡¯s diligent.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. He¡¯s too proactive for me to handle.¡± Park Seungwoo smiled awkwardly. He had been scolded by Choi Minhee forcking detail recently, so it was understandable. ¡°But that¡¯s good for you, right?¡± ¡°Of course, of course. He¡¯s definitely skilled.¡± ¡°And he¡¯s also proactive.¡± ¡°Yeah. I learn a lot from him.¡± It was fortunate that he learned something else in the meantime. Yoo-hyun smiled faintly and turned his head to look at Choi Minhee¡¯s empty seat. Choi Minhee, who had been pushed to the third part after her maternity leave andined of frustration, was gone now. Instead, she was running around for her junior¡¯s contest. -Thank you, Yoo-hyun-ssi. I really appreciate it. She had said it sincerely, unlike her past cold and stiff attitude. Her words fluttered in the wind and tickled Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart. He sometimes thought about it. What if he had done it all by himself? It would have been hard for him to do the Geoje meeting and persuade NaviTime. It wouldn¡¯t have been easy to pay back Song Hocha either. He had a lot of restrictions on him right now. He was just a new employee after all. But All these things were solved so easily. It was thanks to the miracle that was made by ovepping connections. It was a strange thing. It wasn¡¯t a forced connection that he made to pursue sess in the past. A small connection that brushed by him had a butterfly effect and helped Yoo-hyun. He had never experienced such luck in the past when he only looked ahead and ran. ¡®This is the right way to live.¡¯ The luck that flickered in front of his eyes seemed to say so. Not looking ahead, but looking around. Blending in with the people around him. Living with a warm heart. ¡°Yes. I know now.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head. Park Seungwoo was surprised by his sudden words. ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m just happy. Do you want a cup of coffee?¡± ¡°I¡¯m busy, but if my junior wants it.¡± ¡°I want it. Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll buy it for you.¡± Yoo-hyun took the lead and Park Seungwoo shook his head. ¡°That¡¯s not necessary.¡± ¡°Hey, mentor. You should buy something expensive for me.¡± ¡°Kid. You¡¯re only good at talking.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly as he looked at Park Seungwoo who was grumbling. In a dark bar. Go Jaeyoon, the assistant manager of the product nning team, who was sitting across from his colleague Song Hocha, doubted his ears. The name that came out of his mouth was Han Yoo-hyun. He was stunned by the unexpected name. ¡°What? What are you talking about! How could Song Ho-chan, the great Song Ho-chan, be humiliated by a mere rookie?¡± ¡°Stop. I don¡¯t want to talk about it.¡± How on earth did this happen? He was curious, but he had to shut his mouth at Song Ho-chan¡¯s cold reaction. A hypothesis popped up in his head. ¡®Could it be that he really got beaten by Han Yu-hyun? And very thoroughly?¡¯ He had already experienced how Han Yu-hyun responded in front of the thugs. He even saw that he was close friends with some huge guys. But he thought that Song Ho-chan would be able to scold the rude rookie firmly. He knew better than anyone about Song Ho-chan¡¯s violent tendencies. So he was curious. Why did he leave the rookie alone, who would have called the errand center if the numbers were wrong? Did he just leave him alone? Looking at Song Ho-chan, who was drinking heavily by himself, his hypothesis became more certain. He was definitely beaten by Han Yu-hyun. ¡®Damn, things are gettingplicated.¡¯ His n to get rid of the annoying rookie through Song Ho-chan had gone awry. Now he had to use another method. A name came to his mind. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t we tell Lee Kyung-hoon, the team leader?¡± ¡°I cut ties with that bastard, so don¡¯t even bring him up.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry for bragging that I had him under control. He¡¯s trash. He really threw away his pride and begged for his life! But do you know what he said? He said not to act like I know him anymore.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Contrary to Go Jae-yoon¡¯s wishes, Song Ho-chan waspletely at odds with Lee Kyung-hoon, the director. ¡°Look after me? Bullshit. He only says we¡¯re like family, but he¡¯s just a bat.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He was not just at odds with him, but hated him deeply. He seemed to have more resentment towards Lee Kyung-hoon than Han Yu-hyun, who had brought him down. ¡°Do you think I¡¯ll let this happen? No way. I know too much about his secrets. Go Jae-yoon, no, Go.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± He called Go Jae-yoon¡¯s name. He was his colleague, but he had a hard time facing him. His face, which had been hard to look at, turned to face Go Jae-yoon directly. ¡°No one came looking for me when things went wrong. But you came to me. Don¡¯t say thank you. Instead, I¡¯ll do you a favor.¡± ¡°What, what is it?¡± ¡°I know thepany that he¡¯s working on right now. It¡¯s going public within a year. Invest in it.¡± Song Ho-chan¡¯s imported car and his apartment in Seoul. He had heard from behind how they came to be, so he listened attentively to his voice. ¡°It¡¯s called D&Tech. My n is¡­¡± As he listened nkly, a ss full of liquor was pushed towards him. ¡°That¡¯s it. The deadline is tomorrow midnight.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Decide whether you want to live as a sryman for the rest of your life or get a big share.¡± Was it because he was drunk? His colleague¡¯s words, which had been hard to understand, sounded so sweet now. He had been saving his sry without getting married, but he couldn¡¯t even afford an apartment. He had wanted to quit his job anyway. Maybe this was a gift from heaven. ¡°Expected profit?¡± ¡°At least 10 times. By the way, I¡¯m all in.¡± Gulp, he swallowed his saliva and picked up the ss in front of him. And he drank it in one shot. Song Ho-chan¡¯s lips curled up for the first time. Back at the coffee shop next to Hanseong Tower. ¡°Did you hear? Song Ho-chan went to Yu-hyun¡¯s seat and caused a scene?¡± ¡°Oh my, oh my. He¡¯s such a trash. Why does he bother Yu-hyun who¡¯s just minding his own business?¡± ¡°So what? Did he badmouth Yu-hyun when he quit?¡± The female employees of the LCD business division were chatting away at the cafe. It was about Yu-hyun, the hot issuetely. And in the center of it was Lee Ae-rin, the secretary in charge of mobile sales and marketing. ¡°No. It was the opposite.¡± ¡°Then what?¡± Her answer drew the attention of the female employees around three tables. They all wanted her to tell them what happened. She enjoyed their interest and showed her leisure by taking a sip of coffee before continuing. ¡°He begged Yu-hyun for mercy.¡± ¡°Why would that devil do that?¡± Kang Ha-yeon, an assistant manager in the HR team, asked. As far as she knew, that was the day Song Ho-chan resigned. The reason was disciplinary action. Was it rted to Yu-hyun? ¡°I don¡¯t know. I¡¯m not sure. Maybe Choi Min-hee, the manager, knows¡­¡± ¡°Cough, cough.¡± Lee Ae-rin¡¯s gaze made Choi Min-hee cough. ¡°I don¡¯t know either. Yu-hyun doesn¡¯t y with me.¡± ¡°Come on, you¡¯re the closest person to Yu-hyun these days. Everyone else is jealous.¡± ¡°No, no. What are you talking about?¡± Choi Min-hee waved her hands in surprise. She wondered if Kim Hyun-min had spread some ridiculous rumors. Fortunately, Lee Ae-rin didn¡¯t ask any more questions. Instead, she fiddled with the small bag on herp. Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Chapter 104 Thud. She casually ced it on the table as if it was nothing. It was a luxury bag with the channel logo on it. Anyone who saw it would think she was bragging about her designer bag, but that was not her intention. ¡°Oh my, Eunrin sunbae-nim. What is that?¡± ¡°Oh, this?¡± Eunrin slightly opened the zipper and pulled out the wrapping paper. A palm-sized luxury chocte came out. ¡°I got a gift.¡± Eunrin shrugged her shoulders. That¡¯s right. She wanted to show off this gift! Then, Yoo Hyemi, an assistant manager from the mobile sales team, said. ¡°Huh? Don¡¯t tell me that¡¯s¡­ from Yoo-hyun-ssi?¡± ¡°Ah, yes. Hehe.¡± ¡°I got one too.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Me too. The design is a bit different though.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Eunrin was flustered by the sudden testimonies. She thought she was the only one who received it and was so happy, but they also got it. Her huge joy turned into disappointment in an instant. ¡°I didn¡¯t get any.¡± ¡°Me neither. Sob.¡± Seeing the other disappointed people, Eunrin¡¯s mood revived. But what was the criterion? She didn¡¯t know much about Yoo-hyun, but he was not someone who would give gifts to anyone. Rather, he seemed to have little interest in female employees. So much so that people said he had a different taste because he only cared about Park Seungwoo, an assistant manager. Then, Jin Sunmi, an employee from the PR team who had been left out for a while, chimed in. ¡°But you know what? Yoo-hyun oppa should never have a girlfriend. Hohoho¡­ ho.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°Why are you bringing that up now?¡± They were all too friendly with Yoo-hyun, so it was a joke she threw out of nowhere. But the reaction was not good. The sudden silence and the sharp res made her panic. It was simr to the reaction when she asked a friend who was obsessed with an idol ¡®Isn¡¯t he the one who had a dating scandal?¡¯ in her school days. It felt like she touched a taboo. Then Eunrin said. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with Yoo-hyun-ssi having a girlfriend? He¡¯s just a good colleague.¡± There was a bone in her casual words. Jin Sunmi, who hadn¡¯t been working for long, could tell for sure. ¡°Oh, right. Yes. I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry? Where were we?¡± As if they had let go of what Jin Sunmi had said, they resumed their conversation. Jin Sunmi was the only one who was shaking her legs nervously throughout the conversation. If you receive something, you should always return it. It was Yoo-hyun¡¯s will to repay his past debt by choosing a different life. Was it because of that? Yoo-hyun tried not to forget his gratitude even for small help. ¡°Thank you for telling me. It helped me a lot.¡± ¡°Really? That¡¯s good. If you need anything else, just let me know.¡± ¡°Your words are enough for me. And this.¡± Yoo-hyun took out a wrapped chocte from his pocket and handed it to the cleaningdy. She was startled. ¡°Oh my, oh my. Why are you giving me this?¡± Then she took off her gloves and put them in her pocket. She wiped her bare hands on her clothes and carefully took the chocte. She looked very touched. It was really nothing, so he felt embarrassed to give it to her. ¡°I just bought it on a whim. It¡¯s nothing special, so don¡¯t feel burdened.¡± ¡°Oh dear. How can this happen? Thank you.¡± ¡°I should thank you more.¡± But why did she bow her head? He could feel her sincerity from her trembling fingertips. ¡°Thank you very much.¡± ¡°Hey, no need to say that.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go ahead.¡± He felt like he would keep receiving thanks if he stayed longer, so he left his seat. When he looked back from afar, the cleaningdy was still holding the chocte. ¡°Geez¡­¡± What was this tingling feeling? He felt embarrassed, but his lips kept curling up. After finishing his meal, Park Seungwoo sat on a bench in front of the cafeteria and pouted his lips for no reason. ¡°Huh? You¡¯re so happy. Die.¡± ¡°Me?¡± ¡°Yeah. You lucky bastard. You have it good.¡± What was he so dissatisfied about? ¡°What did I do?¡± ¡°You were weird just now. Why do they always give you more side dishes?¡± He was still holding a grudge about that? ck. Yoo-hyun opened a can of coffee and chuckled. ¡°I told you I would give you mine.¡± ¡°Who wouldugh at that? A senior who steals his junior¡¯s side dishes.¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± ¡°Hey, you didn¡¯t think that just now, did you?¡± Yoo-hyun silently brought his mouth to the can, and Park Seungwoo blurted out with a resentful look. ¡°Look at you. You¡¯re so happy. Die.¡± ¡°Me?¡± ¡°Yeah. You lucky bastard. You have it good.¡± What was he so unhappy about? ¡°What did I do?¡± ¡°You were weird just now. Why do they always give you more side dishes?¡± He was still holding a grudge about that? ck. Yoo-hyun opened a can of coffee and chuckled. ¡°I told you I would give you mine.¡± ¡°Who wouldugh at that? A senior who steals his junior¡¯s side dishes.¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± ¡°Hey, you didn¡¯t think that just now, did you?¡± As Yoo-hyun casually replied, Park Seungwoo raised his voice slightly with frustration. ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant. People keepparing me to you, that¡¯s why.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± As Yoo-hyun bowed his head sharply, Park Seungwoo jumped up. ¡°Hey, hey, don¡¯t do anything weird. People will think I¡¯m a petty senior who¡¯s jealous of his junior.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t do it again.¡± Whether he meant it or not, Yoo-hyun bowed his head even deeper. ¡°Sigh¡­ I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m really the pathetic one.¡± In the end, Park Seungwoo sighed and med himself. He even pretended to hit his head with his fist. Would it break if he hit it like that? Yoo-hyun was about to say something, but he stopped himself from crossing the line. That¡¯s when it happened. Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression changed strangely as he looked at Park Seungwoo. ¡°Wait a minute.¡± ¡°Why?¡± He got up from his seat and ran to the cafeteria, holding a bunch of tissues. ¡°Use this.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°You have a nosebleed.¡± ¡°What?¡± Park Seungwoo tilted his head and pressed the tissue to his nose. Sure enough, nothing came out. ¡°What nosebleed?¡± At that moment, Park Seungwoo felt a tingling sensation in his nose tip. As he instinctively pressed the tissue, a pinkish liquid stained it. ¡°Huck, it¡¯s real!¡± ¡°Lower your head forward. And use more of this.¡± ¡°Hul¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk.¡± The blood kept flowing like a faucet, and Yoo-hyun handed him more tissues. There was a lot of it. ¡°I haven¡¯t had a nosebleed since high school¡­¡± ¡°If you talk, it will go down your throat.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t this amazing? It means I worked really hard.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Don¡¯t talk and he talks more. That¡¯s why the blood keepsing out. Yoo-hyun silently handed him more tissues. He sighed and opened his eyes, and saw Park Seungwoo smiling smugly. Inside the conference room on the 12th floor. On the screen was a list of mockuppanies that Lee Chanho had organized. Kim Hyunmin, the deputy manager, pondered for a moment and opened his mouth. ¡°There¡¯s only Semi Electronics that does touch and software support?¡± ¡°Yes. They seem to be reliable since they also manufacture products.¡± ¡°I see. Semi Electronics is a pretty bigpany. But will they work with us?¡± Kim Hyunmin tilted his head. It didn¡¯t make sense for Semi Electronics to do a mockup that wouldn¡¯t make money. ¡°They seem to be interested. The schedule is too tight though, so we need to confirm if they can support that part.¡± ¡°They also said they would match the price. Then why don¡¯t we just negotiate with them and go with them?¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­ We have to proceed with that, but their president requested a meeting personally.¡± ¡°The president?¡± ¡°Yes. He said he wanted to greet us once, but it¡¯s kind of burdensome¡­¡± It was something that made Lee Chanho scratch his head. It wasn¡¯t the president of a smallpany, but a fairlyrge one who requested a meeting. It was obvious that he wanted something in this situation where sending an employee alone was not polite. While he was thinking, Lee Chanho cautiously suggested. ¡°I¡¯ll go with Yoo-hyun and check it out.¡± ¡°No. You should go with someone who has a higher rank when you meet the president. Park? No, he¡¯s too busy preparing for the contest. Who should go then¡­¡± It was then that Kim Hyun Min, the deputy manager, turned his head and looked at the conference room. Yoo-hyun raised his hand and said. ¡°Can¡¯t you go with me, deputy manager?¡± ¡°Huh? Me?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head with a bright smile. Kim Hyun Min reluctantly answered. ¡°Well¡­ I guess so.¡± It was the moment when Kim Hyun Min¡¯s business trip was decided after a long time. A few dayster. Yoo-hyun, who stood in front of the Semi Electronics building in Gasan-dong, followed Lim Han Seop, the assistant manager, who came out to greet him, and entered the building. Kim Hyun Min, Lee Chan Ho, and Yoo-hyun. Except for Lim Han Seop, there were only three people in thisrge office wearing suits. Everyone else was dressed casually. It wasn¡¯t just their clothes that were free. Various materials were scattered on therge table, and various test boards were piled up around theputer. It felt simr to the Ulsan factory. No,pared to here, it was very neat there. ¡°It¡¯s quite messy, right? We haven¡¯t cleaned up because of a recent urgent issue.¡± ¡°Everyone is like that, right? Hehe.¡± But the president¡¯s office was definitelyrge. Just by looking at thepany¡¯s atmosphere and the size of the president¡¯s office, Yoo-hyun could figure out the president¡¯s style. He was a free-spirited person who didn¡¯t care about formality, valued authority but was also aggressive. In other words, he was the type who would go all out if the conditions were met. That matched the nature of Semi Electronics¡¯ business so far. That¡¯s why Yoo-hyun could predict what situation would unfold when he opened this door. That was the reason why he called Kim Hyun Min, the deputy manager. Chapter 105: Chapter 105: Chapter 105 The reason why Yoo-hyun chose Kim Hyunmin as the manager. First. He looked like a team leader at first nce. He was a manager, but he was old enough to be a director, so it was easy for him to match the level of the president. ¡°Nice to meet you. I¡¯m Yun Minhan.¡± ¡°I¡¯m Kim Hyunmin, the manager. Nice to meet you, Mr. President.¡± ¡°Haha, please sit down. Kim, bring some coffee.¡± Thanks to him, it was a much better picture than having two young employees face the president. And second. He had a sense of ease that came from experience. It was not something that anyone could do to face the group leader and the person in charge with bare hands. He had to have guts, of course, and he had to read the numbers in the conversation that was full of anger. Kim Hyunmin had been doing this difficult task naturally for a long time. Yun Minhan, the president of Semi Electronics, opened the door first. ¡°¡­To be honest, there is no benefit for us to make a mockup. We don¡¯t make money and we don¡¯t have any results left.¡± ¡°Yes. I know. Frankly, making a mockup is like killing a chicken with a knife for a skill like Semi Electronics.¡± That was why he could talk without trembling in front of the president. ¡°It¡¯s not because I¡¯m hesitant about the weight of the work. It¡¯s just¡­¡± ¡°But it would be different if we make a proper mockup, wouldn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°In what way?¡± ¡°If Semi Electronics has the skill, they will be respected by the development team, and if they are used by the development team, they will naturally be a partnerpany.¡± ¡°Of course we can do that much. Haha.¡± He also had the ability to catch the core and make the other person smile. Finally, third. It was a position where he could bet without looking back. Kim Hyunmin had a gambler¡¯s spirit. He had pushed away all the other tasks of Part 3 and made them focus on the contest. Yun Minhan, the president of Semi Electronics, hesitated and trailed off. ¡°The problem is the schedule¡­¡± ¡°Can¡¯t you help us with that, Mr. President?¡± ¡°Do you think it will work if I push it? Ipared it and it takes at least three months at our level.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not an easy schedule. It¡¯s hard enough to make a mockup, but we are considering touch localization as well.¡± ¡°Really? Whichpany are you using?¡± Kim Hyunmin smiled as he saw Yun Minhan flinch and drank his tea. -We received Semi Electronics¡¯ portfolio, and there is a touchponent made in Korea. The evaluation value is higher than most foreignpanies. Then he winked at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun shook his head vigorously when he put more chips on the betting board. ¡°We are deciding now. We should have decided this before we went into the mockup, but since it¡¯s going to be in mass production products, we had no choice but to be careful.¡± ¡°Of course. Of course. You have to be careful. Oh, I think we can try to speed up the mockup schedule as much as possible. Isn¡¯t our motto to make it happen if it doesn¡¯t work? Hahaha.¡± And his bet hit exactly. The moment Semi Electronics¡¯ touchponent went into Hansung LCD, its impact exceeded imagination. It was iparable to making a few mockups or something like that. ¡°You are amazing, Mr. President. I think I found a good partner.¡± ¡°It¡¯s good for our country if Hansung Electronics does well. We will support you as much as we can. Hahaha.¡± He got everything he could get from one opportunity. There was no part for Yoo-hyun to step in. That meant Kim Hyunmin did a good job. Yoo-hyun realized clearly through this meeting. ¡®He is really capable.¡¯ Leadership and insight, and negotiation skills that he showed now. He just couldn¡¯t show them because he was trapped in an egg, but once he broke out of it, he had enough qualities to be a leader. That¡¯s how the meeting ended. After Yoo-hyun and his party left Semi Electronics building, President Yun Minhan called Lim Hanseop assistant manager. ¡°Good job. The touchponent was your idea, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°I see. You knew what you were doing. If you do well, you might be able to supply Hansung too. Of course, if that happens, you will get all the credit for it.¡± ¡°Yes. I hope that happens.¡± Yun Minhan smiled and asked. ¡°Oh, what was the name of the young employee next to you? The one with a small and handsome face.¡± ¡°His name is Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Right. Right. He looked smart. He led the atmosphere of the meeting with minimal words. Anyway, he was impressive.¡± Lim Hanseop recalled Yoo-hyun¡¯s appearance during the meeting. He didn¡¯t talk much. Most of the time, Kim Hyunmin spoke, and he was in a listening position. That meant he had nothing to appeal. But what did the president see in Yoo-hyun? The president was also a person with a good sense, so he trusted his words. The president asked again. ¡°Does he have some experience? Is he an assistant manager? He doesn¡¯t look like a section chief.¡± ¡°He¡¯s an employee.¡± ¡°Oh, I see. I must have mistaken him.¡± Yun Minhan picked up the business card on the table and nodded. Then he muttered to himself. ¡°He doesn¡¯t seem to be promoted slowly¡­ He must be an employee who has been working for four years.¡± Lim Hanseop couldn¡¯t tell Yun Minhan that Yoo-hyun was a new employee who had just joined. He heard some good news in the midst of his busy schedule. Kim Hyunsu¡¯s mother¡¯s surgery went well. It wasn¡¯t cured, but this surgery removed most of the hidden dangers. That meant she could be discharged soon. She still had to undergo long-term hospital treatment, though. Yoo-hyun went to the hospital after a month and met Kim Hyunsu. ¡°I¡¯m d. Really.¡± ¡°Thanks to you. Thank you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that. You would have had surgery even if I didn¡¯t lend you money. That¡¯s all that matters.¡± ¡°¡­Yeah.¡± Kim Hyunsu bit his lip and just agreed. Would he have been able to schedule surgery right away without Yoo-hyun¡¯s help? His mother was against it, so he might have chosen to avoid surgery by looking for a cheaper hospital. What if he had done that? Kim Hyunsu felt dizzy at the thought of his mother going wrong. Yoo-hyun changed the subject appropriately as he saw Kim Hyunsu¡¯s trembling fingers. He didn¡¯t want to hear him say thank you anymore. ¡°Junki iste. When is heing?¡± ¡°Oh, he¡¯s on his way.¡± ¡°What about Junseok?¡± ¡°He¡¯s in Ulsan. I told him toe next time. He said he couldn¡¯t see his mom.¡± ¡°So he kept asking me when I coulde.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled as he remembered the phone call with Hajunseok the day before yesterday. He felt good seeing everyone care about their friend¡¯s parents being sick. His heart ached. He was the only one who lived selfishly without caring about anyone around him. They were all living with a human scent. Then Kim Hyunsu cautiously opened his mouth. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you know¡­¡± He licked his lips as if he had something important to say. I didn¡¯t need to hear it. ¡°Hey, it¡¯s okay.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not what I mean¡­¡± ¡°Oh, Junki is here. Junki!¡± I pushed Kim Hyunsu¡¯s words aside and raised my hand. Kang Junki, who was panting and looking around, ran over to us again. ¡°Huff, huff, am I toote?¡± ¡°Yeah, you¡¯rete.¡± He pretended to be sorry because he waste. It was obvious that he was trying to act cute. ¡°Sorry. They wouldn¡¯t let me go at work. Because of someone.¡± ¡°Who?¡± He nced at me once. He was trying to shift the me to someone else. He was good at socializing. ¡°Ask him.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun?¡± Kang Junki sat down next to me and nodded toward Yoo-hyun. Kim Hyunsu looked confused, not knowing the details. Theirpanies were different, so what did it have to do with beingte? ¡°Just finish your work faster.¡± ¡°Hey! How can I finish faster when you guys are so bossy?¡± I remembered Lim Hanseop¡¯s thick voice from Semi Electronics. -Junki is pretty good at electronic circuits. I want to put him on the mockup project. What do you think? -Ah, senior. That¡¯s up to you. I don¡¯t care. Just work hard. -Okay. I¡¯ll make sure to grow him well. Kim Hyunmin had no idea about the rtionship between Lim Hanseop and Yoo-hyun. He only found out when he talked to Lee Chanho from Hansung Electronics who came on a business trip. ¡°You don¡¯t have to be so grateful.¡± ¡°Are you crazy? What do you mean grateful? I was totally embarrassed because of you.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Oh! You have no idea how picky he was. He tackled everything. I thought I was being inspected by a corpsmander.¡± Kang Junki kept venting his anger without catching his breath. Working well in argepany meant that the management of the contractors was thorough. They had to support a lot from below in order to achieve results in a short period of time. In that sense, Choi Minhee was a good worker. ¡°You¡¯ve heard it, so get up. There¡¯s not much time left for the visit.¡± ¡°Sigh¡­ Okay. Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ve been babbling too much.¡± Kang Junki fixed his clothes at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. But Kim Hyunsu still looked like he had something to say. ¡°Hyunsu, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°¡­Okay.¡± He looked at Yoo-hyun and licked his lips, but eventually sighed and got up from his seat. Kim Hyunsu¡¯s mother looked pale but her eyes were alive. She looked healthy for someone who had just had a major surgery. Maybe it was because they had ovee a big crisis, but they looked affectionate as they looked at each other. Did they avoid the crisis with this? I don¡¯t know. But at least they prevented the worst case scenario that could have happened if they hadn¡¯t had surgery. The rest was up to luck. ¡®I hope you live long.¡¯ I sincerely hoped for a different oue than the past. I couldn¡¯t think of any other way to repay Kim Hyunsu for his debt of gratitude. After saying goodbye and leaving, Kang Junki asked me. ¡°Was the surgery that expensive?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not just the surgery fee. Hyunsu¡¯s car center couldn¡¯t operate for a while. And there will be a lot of outpatient treatment fees.¡± ¡°So that¡¯s why you talked about investing. How did you get the money?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± I didn¡¯t bother to tell him the truth. ¡®Maybe that¡¯s why he hesitated.¡¯ He must have felt sorry for borrowing money from his friend, so he didn¡¯t say it out loud. Then Kang Junki nced around and asked me. ¡°Are you going to the reunion?¡± ¡°What reunion?¡± ¡°You know, the reunion of our ssmates from middle school. You said you got a call too.¡± Kang Junki was talking about the reunion of the same ss from the third year of middle school. It wasn¡¯t an official reunion, but it was organized by Lee Yongoh, who had been powerful back then. ¡°I don¡¯t know. Do I really have to go?¡± ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go together.¡± ¡°Why? You said you hated Lee Yongoh.¡± ¡°It would be nice to see our old friends. Don¡¯t you think?¡± ¡°Not really.¡± I shook my head indifferently. It was 10 years ago for Kang Junki, but it was 30 years ago for me. I couldn¡¯t remember the faces of the kids I never contacted after I entered society. Even if I tried to recall, the only happy memories were with Kim Hyunsu, Kang Junki, and Ha Junseok. Chapter 106: Chapter 106: Chapter 106 Kang Jun-ki grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s wrist and stopped him. ¡°Can¡¯t you just go with me?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°¡­Lee So-hyun ising.¡± Kang Jun-ki said as if he had made a great decision. Of course, Yoo-hyun had no memory of that person. ¡°Who is she?¡± ¡°What? You don¡¯t know Lee So-hyun? She¡¯s the queen bee of our ss.¡± ¡°So what?¡± ¡°You know. I¡­ never mind.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to say it if you don¡¯t want to.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his hand and walked on, but Kang Jun-ki ran after him and looked at him face to face. He had a very serious expression. ¡°I wanted to see her anyway, but I had no excuse. Help me out.¡± ¡°What do you want me to do?¡± He looked like he was ready to kneel if necessary. ¡°Hyeon-soo can¡¯te because he has to take care of his mother, and Jun-seok is in Ulsan. I don¡¯t want to be awkward there by myself.¡± ¡°Is that all?¡± ¡°Yeah. Just be my wingman. I¡¯m not asking for much.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think it¡¯s a good idea to go with me.¡± He evaluated him coldly from a third person¡¯s perspective. If he went with Yoo-hyun, there was a clear possibility that Kang Jun-ki would bepared. He thought it was a joke, but Kang Jun-ki was hurt. ¡°Hey! It¡¯s because of yourpany that I¡¯m suffering so much.¡± ¡°Alright, alright. Calm down.¡± ¡°Will you help me?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± ¡°Man, thank you.¡± Kang Jun-ki finally smiled brightly. Yoo-hyun looked at him casually and asked. ¡°By the way, what are you going to do for So-hyun?¡± ¡°I¡¯m nning an event. If you deliver the flowers¡­¡± ¡°Forget it. Not that.¡± ¡°Then how about a song¡­¡± His ns were all a mess. Yoo-hyun shook his head firmly. ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then what?¡± Kang Jun-ki shouted in frustration. He knew for sure that he would make a fool of himself if he went on like this. ¡°There¡¯s a condition, though.¡± ¡°What is it? Just tell me. I¡¯ll do it.¡± Yoo-hyun scanned Kang Jun-ki from head to toe. Then he lowered his head and said. ¡°To be honest, you need some grooming.¡± ¡°Why? What¡¯s wrong?¡± Yoo-hyun hit him hard with the truth without blinking an eye. ¡°Well. I don¡¯t know who Lee So-hyun is, but this won¡¯t work at all.¡± ¡°This is expensive¡­¡± Kang Jun-ki dusted off his purple striped shirt. The cor was big and the fit was wrong. He looked ten years older than he was. The jeans were even worse. Even if they were ripped for fashion, they were too wide and long. The ends werepletely frayed. Anyone would think he picked them up from somewhere. ¡°The problem is serious.¡± ¡°Really? You don¡¯t look much different from me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Where did he see that? Even Yoo-hyun, who was always calm, was annoyed. That¡¯s when a woman came up to them from the college street connected to the hospital. She was shooting something. She was stylish enough to be called an actress. Kang Jun-ki swallowed his saliva, but she headed for Yoo-hyun. ¡°Hello. We¡¯re looking for street models for our dandy men special. We¡¯re going to publish it in a magazine. Can you take a picture? We¡¯ll pay you for it.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I have somewhere to go with this friend right now.¡± ¡°Huh, you¡¯re friends?¡± The woman was surprised when Yoo-hyun nodded at Kang Jun-ki. She quickly changed her words, but Kang Jun-ki¡¯s face was already red. ¡°Haha, I just said that because you looked so close. Well, please contact me if you have a chance next time. I think you¡¯ll look good in anything.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± The woman handed him a card and walked away with quick steps. Kang Jun-ki said in a dead voice as he watched her go. ¡°Do I look that old?¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s not that.¡± ¡°No way. I have some sense too.¡± Thank goodness. At least he had that much. Yoo-hyun tried tofort Kang Jun-ki. ¡°Anyway, this won¡¯t do right now.¡± ¡°Alright, alright. Let¡¯s change. Should we go buy some clothes?¡± ¡°Clothes are not the only problem.¡± The bangs that covered his eyes. The electronic watch that looked thicker than his wrist. The huge basketball shoes with air gaps. There were more than one or two problems. He had to tear him apart and rebuild him to make him at least above average. Kang Jun-ki¡¯s expression became more desperate as he saw Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. ¡°Hey, help me out. What¡¯s the point of being friends?¡± ¡°Are you going to do as I say withoutining?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯ll buy you dinner too.¡± ¡°Deal. I¡¯ll spare you some precious time.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± That¡¯s how Kang Jun-ki¡¯s makeover project began. Saturday afternoon, when the alumni meeting was held. Yoo-hyun took Kang Jun-ki to the hair salon he usually went to. It was a ce that was cheap but had good skills. Yoo-hyun ordered boldly. ¡°Manager, please cut his bangs.¡± ¡°What! Hey, no way.¡± Yoo-hyun ignored Kang Jun-ki¡¯s words and continued. ¡°Please make the perm roll a bit bigger.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll make it a two-block style with the length adjusted.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve never had a perm before¡­ Is it really okay?¡± ¡°Haha, of course. It¡¯ll be much better than now.¡± Even the designer, who rarely made a promise, was confident. Kang Jun-ki¡¯s hair was terrible. ¡°Then please take care of me. Jun-ki, I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± ¡°Do you really have to go alone? What if the size doesn¡¯t fit?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Just give me your card.¡± ¡°I¡¯m nervous¡­¡± Yoo-hyun brushed off Kang Jun-ki¡¯s words. ¡°Trust me. You said I could spend as much as I want, right?¡± ¡°Thirty. No, twenty.¡± ¡°Okay. Deal.¡± Yoo-hyun took Kang Jun-ki¡¯s card and left in a sh. Kang Jun-ki asked the designer nervously. ¡°Does this make sense? How can he shop by himself without me?¡± ¡°Haha, don¡¯t worry. Yoo-hyun is very good at picking things out.¡± The designer epted it as a matter of course. Kang Jun-ki shook his head. They looked like a scam team that had nned everything. Whooosh. When he came out of the hair salon, the wind was blowing quite strongly. Yoo-hyun headed straight for the underground shopping mall where the clothing stores were. He sighed as he looked at the long line of stores. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t go shopping alone just to save time. He didn¡¯t want to shop with someone else¡¯s will forced on him. About an hourter? Ding dong. The door of the salon opened and Yoo-hyun came in. He had a bunch of stuff in his hands. ¡°What!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be surprised. I didn¡¯t spend much.¡± Kang Jun-ki blinked his eyes as he saw the receipt that Yoo-hyun handed him. ¡°Wow, you didn¡¯t spend much, did you?¡± ¡°What do you expect from a thousand won?¡± ¡°It¡¯s cheap, but¡­¡± ¡°Forget it. Just try it on.¡± The designer said as he watched the two bickering. ¡°How do you like the style, Mr. Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°He looks like a human now.¡± ¡°Right? I¡¯m proud of this one. Hahaha.¡± Kang Jun-ki wanted to say something, but he couldn¡¯t. He looked different from before in the mirror. ¡®As if the clothes are the only problem.¡¯ Instead, Kang Jun-ki gritted his teeth inwardly. Then he went to the staff warehouse that the designer had guided him to and opened the paper box that Yoo-hyun had given him. ¡°What? You bought a watch too? And what are these shoes?¡± The bag had pants, t-shirts, jackets, as well as a watch and shoes. But the price was only this much? He was surprised that he had bought all this for a cheap price that was less than two shirts he usually wore. He was even more surprised after he put on the pants. ¡°Wow, they fit perfectly.¡± His thighs were thick, so he wore bigger sizes than they looked. But they fit like magic. The jacket size was also suitable for him, who had rtively long arms. It felt like he was wearing a suit tailored for him. The shoe size was the same. The watch didn¡¯t need to be mentioned. Click. The door opened. ¡°Ahem.¡± Kang Jun-ki came out with an awkward cough. He wore neat sneakers under tight-fitting jeans. A clean navy jacket over a white V-neck t-shirt shone under his neat hairstyle. He looked in but special. He looked like apletely different person from before. ¡°Oh my! How can someone change so much?¡± The hair designer was amazed. ¡°Manager, but¡­¡± ¡°Wow, amazing. Mr. Yoo-hyun is really amazing.¡± Like it or not, the designer gave Yoo-hyun a thumbs up. He envied his sense as a designer. Yoo-hyun smiled and said. ¡°It¡¯s thanks to you for doing his hair well.¡± ¡°No way. This kind of transformation¡­ Wait a minute. Let me trim your eyebrows a bit. Come over here.¡± Maybe that¡¯s why? The hair designer started to burn his creative passion. He started by trimming Kang Jun-ki¡¯s eyebrows, then darkened his thin eyebrows, added some vitality to his dull face with a base, and even applied a transparent tint to his lips. ¡°How is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay¡­¡± ¡°Right? Ah, I¡¯m satisfied.¡± In the mirror, he saw the designer wiping off his sweat over Kang Jun-ki¡¯s nervous face. He smiled happily as if he had conquered a big mountain. That evening. The meeting ce was a buffet in Jongno, Seoul. There were different foods prepared in each room. The next room was having a baby shower. ¡°This ce must be expensive. It¡¯s at least 50,000 won per person, right? Yong-o must have made a lot of money.¡± ¡°I heard he made a fortune by investing.¡± When Yoo-hyun arrived with Kang Jun-ki, some boys of their age were chatting at the entrance. ¡®Investing¡­¡¯ He didn¡¯t care much about Yong-o, but from what he heard, he seemed to be doing something rted to investing. Like it or not, Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t care. Kang Jun-ki¡¯s matter was more important to him. ¡°Hey¡­ are you Han Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Yeah. Nice to meet you.¡± ¡°Yeah. I¡¯m Han-soo.¡± ¡°Haha, I know. Long time no see.¡± To be honest, he didn¡¯t remember well. He hadn¡¯t seen him for a long time and he had changed a lot from his past appearance too. But what did that matter? It was enough that they shared the sparkling memories of their childhood like jewels. Yoo-hyun greeted him warmly and shook hands with him. Kang Jun-ki was the same. He was busy greeting his old friends whom he hadn¡¯t seen for a long time. But his condition was not good. His body was stiff and his speech was awkward. His face didn¡¯t show much because of the base, but his neck was red-hot. His rapid heartbeat and breathing revealed his anxious mind. Did he get nervous already? ¡°Do you want to go inter?¡± ¡°No. Just a moment. Whew¡­¡± While they were there, some kids entered the entrance one by one. The seats of therge round tables in therge room were also filling up. Yoo-hyun saw some girls sitting in groups at a table in his eyes. There were still many empty seats. ¡°Is Lee So-hyun at that table?¡± ¡°Huh? Uh¡­¡± Thank goodness. It paid off toe early. ¡°There¡¯s still room. Let¡¯s catch our breath here for a bit.¡± Yoo-hyun reassured Kang Jun-ki for now. -Don¡¯t worry. You said you¡¯ve met a lot of girls. You just have to go and talk to her. He didn¡¯t want to me Kang Jun-ki¡¯s bluff. Chapter 107: Chapter 107: Chapter 107 I¡¯m sure that¡¯s how he felt. He must be nervous because he really likes her. What should I do? I tried to keep a reasonable distance and only reach out when necessary. That¡¯s what Kang Jun-ki wanted too. ¡°Ah, I¡¯m going crazy. Hoo, hoo.¡± ¡°¡­¡± But Kang Jun-ki¡¯s anxious eyes kept asking for help. I wanted to leave him alone, but I couldn¡¯t forget the past when I didn¡¯t go to his wedding. I should have gone to the wedding hall. It was toote to change the past. Well, I¡¯ll just close my eyes and help him this once. ¡°Jun-ki,e here.¡± ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s try this. It¡¯s like this¡­¡± I gathered my courage and gave him some instructions. Tap tap. Then I patted his shoulder as if he could do it. p. I lightly pped his cheek to make him snap out of it. ¡°You can do it.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll try.¡± Kang Jun-ki tried to sound confident. I quietly watched him and walked over to where Lee So-hyun was sitting. It wasn¡¯t just me or Kang Jun-ki who hadn¡¯t seen each other in a long time. Most of the friends here were gathered together for the first time in a long time. The host, Lee Yong-oh, hadn¡¯t arrived yet. It was natural that they were sitting in their own groups in an awkward atmosphere. What if I suddenly joined them? ¡°Hi. Long time no see.¡± As I pulled up a chair and sat down, the eyes of the girls¡¯ group turned to me. I greeted them lightly and turned my head to the side without waiting for an answer. Then their eyes naturally shifted from me sitting down to Kang Jun-ki standing up. Kang Jun-ki wasn¡¯t good at dressing up, but he wasn¡¯t ugly either. Especially his eye smile was charming. ¡°Huh? You¡¯re Jun-ki, right?¡± ¡°Yeah. Hi.¡± When one of the girls asked, Kang Jun-ki answered with an eye smile. ¡°Nice to see you. You look great.¡± ¡°So do you. You¡¯re so pretty.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± As a few words were exchanged, I observed the girls¡¯ reactions. Eyebrow movements, eye tremors, smiles on their lips, upper body angles, hand gestures, leg directions, etc. It wasn¡¯t hard to get information from their bodynguage since they had no experience hiding their feelings. Kang Jun-ki¡¯s first impression wasn¡¯t bad. Lee So-hyun even turned her head to look at him. If you¡¯re interested, you have to look at him. And if you look at him often, you¡¯ll get interested. Especially when she turned her head with some difort, the effect was doubled. This was all part of my n. I deliberately chose a side seat instead of a front seat for Lee So-hyun. I also chose the right side considering her habit of sweeping her hair to the left and resting her chin on her left hand. I felt good and called Kang Jun-ki. ¡°Jun-ki.¡± ¡°Yeah. I¡¯ll get some food.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll be backter.¡± When I gestured under the table, Kang Jun-ki naturally left his seat. That¡¯s why buffets were great. He could take a break without being noticed when he was nervous. In the meantime, I had something to do. There were five girls sitting at the table. They were still not close enough to each other, so they had some guard up against each other. When the main event started, they wouldn¡¯t have much time to talk like this. It was obvious that they had to loosen up the atmosphere before that, and make Kang Jun-ki the center of it. And I couldn¡¯t be the one to do that myself. Swoosh. As I grabbed the beer bottle in the middle of the table, one of the girls next to me snatched it away. ¡°I¡¯ll pour it for you.¡± ¡°Thanks, Hyun-joo.¡± ¡°Huh? You remember my name?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± There¡¯s always a center in any group. Kim Hyun-joo was the one who led the conversation at this table. I mentioned her name on purpose to get her attention. Roll roll roll Kim Hyun-joo opened her mouth with a bright voice ¡°It¡¯s been a long time.¡± ¡°A little over 10 years?¡± ¡°Haha, yeah. Time flies. You said you studied in Seoul all this time. Wasn¡¯t it hard?¡± ¡°A bit. But I think it was less hard than doing music like you?¡± I guessed she yed an instrument by looking at the calluses on her fingertips From her conversation, I could tell that she went to a music academy too ¡°Huh? How did you know I do music?¡± ¡°I saw the calluses on your fingers. They say that¡¯s the callus you get when you y the violin a lot.¡± Kim Hyun-joo¡¯s eyes widened at my words. The violin was her main instrument. And that was something she hadn¡¯t told anyone yet. ¡°Wow! You¡¯re amazing, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± I just said it because I saw the violin model hanging on her phone ring, but that wasn¡¯t important. What mattered was that I caught Kim Hyun-joo¡¯s attention. ¡°No. How did you know? Guys, Yoo-hyun is like¡­¡± Look at that. He¡¯s drawing everyone¡¯s attention in an instant. With a lively reaction and a cheerful gesture, he had the perfect personality for a trumpeter. ¡®I remember the former T-Mobile CEO was like that.¡¯ Thanks to him doing his job as a trumpeter well, we were able to make a decent contract with the North American telpanies. The situation waspletely different, but the core was the same. Let¡¯s give Kang Jun-ki a little boost here. ¡°No, Jun-ki gave me a hint earlier.¡± ¡°Oh, really? Wow. Jun-ki is awesome.¡± I casually brought Kang Jun-ki to the table of conversation. Kang Jun-ki started to appear in the other girls¡¯ interests and in my introduction. And that wasn¡¯t from my mouth, but from Kim Hyun-joo¡¯s mouth. Nothing is worse than bragging directly. But it¡¯s different when it¡¯s through a friend. What if it¡¯s a really close friend? As Kang Jun-ki¡¯s story came up repeatedly, Lee So-hyun¡¯s eyebrows started to react. It wasn¡¯t a bad start. When Kang Jun-ki came back with food, the atmosphere had changed a lot. ¡°Hohoho.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± It was like they were friends who met often. ¡°Jun-ki,e and sit down.¡± ¡°Yeah. Okay.¡± Even the kids who hadn¡¯t greeted properly called his name and gestured to him. ¡°Huh? Jun-ki, you¡¯re having sd too?¡± ¡°Just. I like vegetables.¡± They even showed interest in his te. Then he turned his head slightly and met Lee So-hyun¡¯s eyes. Did she notice that I picked up the same thing on purpose? Thump thump thump. My heart is pounding. What should I say? I feel like my head is nk. Then a girl with a quick tongue opened her mouth. ¡°Jun-ki, you¡¯re an engineer?¡± What was her name¡­ Kim Hyun-joo? ¡°Yeah. Uh.¡± ¡°Do you make things like phones?¡± Phones? It¡¯s simr to mockups. ¡°Something like that.¡± Wow, you¡¯re amazing. Yoo-hyun said hispany couldn¡¯t work without yours.¡± ¡°¡­That¡¯s not true.¡± I turned my head and saw Yoo-hyun giving me a thumbs up. What a nice guy. I finally understood the situation. Yoo-hyun had set the stage. Did he do some magic in five minutes? I wondered how he did it. The atmosphere had changed so strangely. It was as if I was the protagonist of this ce. Questions poured out at me. ¡°By the way, weren¡¯t you and So Hyun flirting?¡± There was even a question that hit the nail on the head. It was a yful question, so I tried to brush it off. ¡°Ah, no¡­¡± Then I felt a tap on my toe from the side. That answer was a sign of no. I felt So Hyun¡¯s gaze. -Don¡¯t miss any opportunity to say something, even as a joke. But don¡¯t overdo it. Just be honest. Did Yoo-hyun predict this situation? I put some yfulness into my trembling voice. ¡°I just liked her.¡± ¡°Ooh, really? What about you, So Hyun?¡± ¡°Hyun Joo, stop it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± I thought it was a rejection. But Yoo-hyun nodded his head next to me. That was a sign that things were going well. Following Yoo-hyun¡¯s sign, I felt much more rxed. The words flowed smoothly and I gained confidence. As I chatted away, I found myself sitting next to So Hyun. Drrrrr. She was the one who poured me drinks. ¡°So you live near here?¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s close.¡± She was the one who asked questions. She looked at me with a curious gaze. It was a very friendly look. Thump thump. My heart calmed down pleasantly and I smiled with my eyes. Huh? Was So Hyun smiling with her eyes too? ng. Our sses clinked. She said with her doll-like lips. ¡°One shot. I like cool guys.¡± ¡°My nickname is Kang Si Won.¡± ¡°Really.¡± ¡°Want to see?¡± I gulped down the drink. ¡°Ah, refreshing!¡± The start was good. But the problem was the useless jokes that popped up once in a while. Fortunately, So Hyun didn¡¯t lose interest. Her legs were still facing me. The distance of the conversation was appropriate. We must have clicked well, right? At this point, Yoo-hyun had done his part. Then Kim Hyun Joo, who was next to me, asked me with flushed cheeks. ¡°What are you thinking?¡± ¡°Nothing, just.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you have a girlfriend?¡± ¡°I have someone I like.¡± ¡°Who is it?¡± She must have had too much to drink before the meeting even started. Yoo-hyun just chuckled and said nothing. That¡¯s when it happened. The door opened and a man came in. He wore a shy watch and a sharp suit like a swallow. He greeted us with a loud voice like ate-arriving protagonist. ¡°Nice to meet you, friends!¡± ¡°Huh? Yong Oh!¡± ¡°Wow, you look great.¡± The whole room echoed with his confident voice and the mood shifted to the entrance in an instant. More than 30 kids who were awkwardly ying separately all looked at the same ce. Yong Oh waved his hand at the waiter near the entrance. Then he gave him a few ten thousand won bills as a tip. ¡°Set up two bottles of wine for each table here.¡± ¡°Thank you. We¡¯ll serve you well.¡± Then the waiter bowed at 90 degrees as if he was serving royalty. Tap tap. He shrugged his shoulders and fidgeted. He wasn¡¯t new to this skill. ¡°Yong Oh, did you hit it big?¡± ¡°You must be doing well. That bag is from Bali. It was on a drama.¡± ¡°That suit looks expensive too.¡± ¡°That¡¯s awesome. What do you do?¡± The kids were excited by his appearance. They were mostly rookies who hadn¡¯t even started their social lives properly yet. Even if they had some work experience, they weren¡¯t used to ordering wine and giving tips. Yong Oh walked around the tables with a rxed expression and handed out his business cards to the kids. -Miracle Invest Assistant Manager Lee Yong Oh ¡°Oh, Yong Oh, you¡¯re an Assistant Manager?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a title, what¡¯s the big deal?¡± Yong Oh acted like it was nothing. The one who added fuel to the fire was the guy who followed him. ¡°Hey, I came here in Yong Oh¡¯s car today. Do you know what it is? It¡¯s a BMW.¡± ¡°Oooh.¡± ¡°You can drive that car too, you know?¡± ¡°Really? How?¡± ¡°You just have to invest in good ces.¡± He was good at luring them in softly. He arranged the ce and the meeting. I predicted that he would organize not only the middle school reunion, but also the elementary school and high school reunions. Why? Yoo-hyun, who had analyzed him in a short time, whispered to me. ¡°He¡¯s a scammer.¡± ¡°Really?¡± I asked in surprise. Chapter 108: Chapter 108: Chapter 108 Even Lee So-hyun, who was already sitting next to me, had her eyes stolen by Lee Yong-oh, and he was very unhappy. I smiled and said the next words. ¡°He¡¯s trying to gather investment money. Watch him.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll watch him until my eyes fall out.¡± As soon as I smirked, Lee Yong-oh walked towards the podium. He had a wine ss in his hand. ¡°Nice to meet you, friends. Come on, let¡¯s fill up our sses.¡± ¡°Nice to see you, Yong-oh.¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s cool.¡± When Lee Yong-oh raised his ss, all the kids sitting down raised their sses. It was going on like a prepared event, but they all thought it was natural. They were all drawn to the show-off that Lee Yong-oh showed them. ¡°Cheers.¡± ng. The kids who drank wine for the first time eximed here and there. Taking advantage of the atmosphere, Lee Yong-oh did some under-the-table business. ¡°If you ask me how to make money¡­¡± It might have looked impressive to the young workers who had their eyes rolled back. But in my eyes, he looked nothing but a scammer. The magic ofpound interest? He guarantees a 50% return in a year? If what he said was true, the principal would grow at least seven times in five years. That was impossible. Even a passing dog wouldugh at that. Yet the naive kids agreed with his words one after another. ¡°Wow, can I do it too? I have some money.¡± ¡°It¡¯s better not to do it with small money. The operating cost is high.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± ¡°But you guys are friends, so I¡¯ll do it for you up to 10 million won. Oh, of course you don¡¯t have to. It¡¯s your freedom.¡± ¡°Hey, this is the time to go for it. I got a BMW thanks to Yong-oh.¡± ¡°Wow, Han-joon, you too?¡± Huh? Even the tterers? I thought it wouldn¡¯t be an ordinary reunion, but I didn¡¯t expect him to sell so tantly. ¡°Just drink, drink.¡± The mood that moved once didn¡¯te back easily. While Lee Yong-oh was ying hard to get and easing the mood, the kids were all talking about stocks and funds. The problem was the kids who picked up some nonsense from here and there. ¡°Yong-oh is really amazing. I think I¡¯ve seen someone like him on TV.¡± ¡°I think I¡¯ve heard of Miracle Invest too.¡± Look at his business card. A proper businessman. Then I remembered apany with the same name. In my vague memory, it was a group of scammers. ¡®The CEO there was arrested for a big scam, right?¡¯ I don¡¯t know when it was, but it must have been a big ident since it stayed in my memory. Or maybe there were some people in thepany who got scammed. Actually, it wasn¡¯t something I cared about. There weren¡¯t only scammers like Lee Yong-oh in the world. Even if I stop him now, it would be hard to convince the kids I don¡¯t have much friendship with, and I don¡¯t have any reason to take care of the aftermath. It would be enough if Kang Jun-ki did well as I came here for. But Kang Jun-ki¡¯s expression was not good. He was moving his eyes restlessly and looked nervous. ¡°Yoo-hyun, what do we do? If I tell So-hyun that he¡¯s a scammer, she¡¯ll think I¡¯m weird. Is he really a scammer?¡± ¡°What can you do if you say that?¡± ¡°I¡¯m angry¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Things are getting tangled up. I had no choice but to point out one by one to Kang Jun-ki. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with this is¡­¡± ¡°Oh. You¡¯re right.¡± ¡°Jun-ki, opportunity is here. Just watch for now. It¡¯s important. Got it?¡± ¡°I got it. Don¡¯t worry.¡± I said one more time with a worried heart. I knew his temper well. Then Lee Yong-oh came to the table where I was sitting. Some of them responded to his greeting. ¡°Nice to see you. It¡¯s been a long time.¡± ¡°Yong-oh is here. This ce is really good.¡± ¡°Yeah. Eat a lot.¡± He looked at the people sitting at the table with a rxed look. He already had the results of the sucker survey in his head. ¡°So-hyun, you passed the civil service exam. That¡¯s amazing.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh. Thank you.¡± He targeted So-hyun because he thought she was the easiest and most likely one. ¡°But you know it¡¯s impossible to buy an apartment in Seoul with a rat¡¯s tail sry, right?¡± ¡°Yeah, well.¡± ¡°I knew you were smart enough to know that. Right, Jae-woo?¡± ¡°I would still be living in a basement if it wasn¡¯t for Yong-oh.¡± Even the tterers added to it, and So-hyun flinched more and more. Not only the table, but also the tempting kids at the next table were looking at So-hyun. The friends around also said they wanted to do it, so it was a dilemma for her. Lee Yong-oh poured oil on it. ¡°If you miss the opportunity, you¡¯ll be a loser. The choice is yours, So-hyun. You don¡¯t have much time. You know that, right?¡± ¡°Yeah¡­¡± He was rude. He spoke arrogantly, but this space was already dominated by Lee Yong-oh. They were friends who were intoxicated by the false words that they could be rich. Now they would ept whatever Lee Yong-oh said. Of course, I wasn¡¯t. ¡®Wait.¡¯ I gave Kang Jun-ki, who was clenching his fist, a sign. I understood his feelings for So-hyun, but now was not the time to burst. If he stepped up now when everyone¡¯s eyes were on him, it would look like jealousy of Lee Yong-oh. It wouldn¡¯t be a way to get closer to So-hyun no matter how he ended it. It would be better to persuade So-hyun separately after the mood changed. I asked him to do that. ¡®Wait a little¡­¡¯ And I tried to give him another sign. That was the moment. Screech. ¡°Hey, Lee Yong-oh! Did youe here to do business? Why are you forcing her?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kang Jun-ki jumped up and shouted. Because of that, everyone¡¯s eyes turned to Kang Jun-ki. ¡®Oh boy¡­¡¯ ¡°Ha, did I force her? Oh, you¡¯re the loser Kang Jun-ki? Puhaha. You¡¯re still the same.¡± ¡°Kikikik.¡± ¡°Jun-ki, he didn¡¯t force her.¡± Lee Yong-oh¡¯s tterersughed and even So-hyun stopped Kang Jun-ki. Don¡¯t step up when I told you not to, geez. The water was already spilled. I had nothing more to do for him. The choice was Kang Jun-ki¡¯s. Lee Yong-oh sneered coldly and said one word. ¡°Hey, you¡¯re not relevant here, so get out.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t scam! Don¡¯t trick innocent kids.¡± ¡°Scam? Are you jealous of Kang Jun-ki? That¡¯s why you live like a beggar.¡± Lee Yong-oh looked down at Kang Jun-ki with a sneer. He overwhelmed him in size, appearance, and aura. But Kang Jun-ki didn¡¯t back down and red at Lee Yong-oh. -Yoo-hyun, what¡¯s wrong with what you said? You stole their side dishes, you bastard! Suddenly, I saw the scene of the ssroom in middle school in my sight. Kang Jun-ki, who was the smallest and thinnest among my friends, was confronting Lee Yong-oh, the bully. His legs were shaking but he didn¡¯t lower his head until the end. He even pushed me back and stood in front of me. ¡®I owed him.¡¯ Yeah. I remembered now. He looked weak but he was a guy who was full of justice. ¡°What a troublesome guy.¡± I smiled with my eyes. I pushed Kang Jun-ki back and blocked his front. Then I stepped forward one step as Lee Yong-oh¡¯s mouth was about to open. ¡°What are you¡­¡± ¡°Yong-oh, you¡¯re a scammer.¡± My unexpected action made him flinch. My calm tone of voice gave the people who were watching a sense of trust. But Lee Yong-oh wouldn¡¯t back down easily. ¡°Ha! Are you defending him because he¡¯s your friend? You losers are hopeless.¡± Lee Yong-oh had limited options here. He had 40 people¡¯s eyes on him, who paid a lot of money to be here. He wouldn¡¯t dare to throw a punch. But he couldn¡¯t just lower his tail either. He would obviously try to humiliate me with words. Let¡¯s see how far he can go. ¡°You made 10 times the money by investing in real estate in China? How did you invest in real estate?¡± ¡°Tsk, tsk, you don¡¯t know anything about real estate investing.¡± ¡°Yong-oh, be honest. China¡¯s real estate is controlled by the Chinese government.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Then how did you invest? You have to match the front and back if you want to scam.¡± I gestured with my hand and drew the attention of the people around me. He couldn¡¯t interrupt me because of my rxed words. He knew that. If he got excited here, he would lose face. ¡°What do you mean by scam? There are more than one or two ways to invest, not directly, you know.¡± ¡°Then what kind of investment is it? You can¡¯t even say that and you want to take their money?¡± ¡°Ha! Don¡¯t mislead them by talking nonsense without any evidence. You¡¯re just jealous because you¡¯ve never made any money.¡± He mixed in the word jealousy, which was a catch-all word, and responded emotionally. ¡°Hey, hey, stop it. There are many people who made money thanks to Yong-oh. Don¡¯t be petty and look bad.¡± He used the tterers appropriately. He smirked and shrugged his shoulders and looked around. He knew he had to move the audience to win. He was a guy who knew the basics of verbal fights. But he made a mistake by mastering the advanced level earlier than him. Shall we match our eye level from now on? ¡°Yong-oh, I admire your passion for buying food for your friends. Your dazzling smile is also impressive.¡± ¡°So what?¡± ¡°But you know what? If you want to scam, you have to dress properly.¡± I dusted off Lee Yong-oh¡¯s suit jacket and he snorted. ¡°Do you know how much this is? You wouldn¡¯t know unless you wore a luxury brand.¡± ¡°It would be if it was genuine. But Yong-oh, the end of the L in Louis Vuitton logo is reversed. You should have chosen something without a logo.¡± As soon as I finished speaking, the girls at the next table reacted. ¡°Huh? It looks like the end of the L is down.¡± ¡°Oh my, that¡¯s so pathetic.¡± Look at that. Easy words work better than hard words. Swish swish. The kids¡¯ eyes were on Lee Yong-oh. They might have been proud of their eyes at first, but now their eyes became a ring of death. There was no escape. I was better than anyone at attacking the cornered opponent without a break. ¡°This¡­¡± ¡°Just look at the business card.¡± His eyes blinked, his shoulders rose, and his throat moved at the same time, that is, just before Lee Yong-oh opened his mouth. I quickly handed him my business card. The visual information was disrupted and the topic changed before the ident was over, so Lee Yong-oh couldn¡¯t continue his words. It was important not to lose the initiative that I took away here. ¡°Vice President is vice president, not assistant director. What kind ofpany are you guys?¡± ¡°¡­¡± It was natural that he was speechless by the punch that came from an unexpected ce with a proper aggro mixed in. His body reacted faster than he thought and his face turned red. Let¡¯s give him another punch. ¡°And look at this address. Do you have Miracle Invest in this building? I¡¯ve never heard of it even though I work right next door. Why do you lie when you can find it with one search?¡± ¡°What did you say, you bastard?¡± Are you staggering just by this? You can¡¯t fall yet. I gave him a chance to breathe by slightly raising one corner of my mouth. ¡°This¡­¡± And as soon as he tried to open his mouth with excitement, I threw a cross counter right away. ¡°Oh! By the way, Jun-ki¡¯s uncle is in the investigation team.¡± ¡°¡­¡± I saw Lee Yong-oh¡¯s eyes shake violently for a moment. Chapter 109: Chapter 109: Chapter 109 The countdown begins. ¡°You guys are nothing. Right, Jun-ki?¡± ¡°Of course. I was about to report that bastard anyway.¡± Jun-ki nodded without waiting for Yoo-hyun¡¯s signal. His uncle was a cop, that much was true. He worked in the traffic department, though. But since it wasn¡¯t a lie, he didn¡¯t seem to feel guilty. Jun-ki¡¯s expression was confident. 5, 4¡­ The kids started to stir. Soon, the ones sitting at the nearby tables also got up and joined them. 3, 2¡­ If he lost a fight, he should admit his defeat. But Yong-o wasn¡¯t that kind of person. Look at his twisted face. He was ready to throw a punch. Fight here? No thanks. 1, 0! ¡°Yo¡­¡± ¡°Yong-o, you should live a good life.¡± Just as Yong-o raised his right fist, Yoo-hyun reached out and put his hand on his shoulder. Yoo-hyun stopped him before he could start anything. Yong-o¡¯s face contorted. He was so frustrated that he snorted. ¡°Hey¡­¡± He turned his body and tried to grab Yoo-hyun¡¯s cor with his left hand. Snap. Yoo-hyun already caught his left wrist. The other kids didn¡¯t even understand what was going on. It looked like a friendly hug. He even whispered in his ear with a smile. ¡°Why don¡¯t you give up here and save yourself some embarrassment?¡± ¡°You son of a¡­¡± ¡°Hahaha! Good, good. You made a wise choice, Yong-o.¡± Before Yong-o could swear, Yoo-hyun cut him off with a loudugh. Crack! He twisted both of his wrists with force. Then, a pain so intense that it made his head go white came over him. ¡°Ugh.¡± ¡°If you do more, you¡¯ll die. Stop it.¡± Yoo-hyun spoke in a low but cold voice. From Yong-o¡¯s perspective, it was insane. He couldn¡¯t speak or pull his arms out. He couldn¡¯t even whine in pain. There were too many eyes watching him. Yoo-hyun decided to wrap things up here. He had no reason to keep messing with this guy. Of course, he intended to achieve his goal foring here. ¡°Jun-ki, take So-hyeon and go.¡± ¡°¡­Okay. Got it.¡± Jun-ki was quick on the uptake. He flinched for a moment, but soon understood what Yoo-hyun meant and went to So-hyeon. ¡°So-hyeon, let¡¯s go. Don¡¯t bother with that guy.¡± ¡°Huh? What? Uh¡­¡± So-hyeon looked around in confusion. The other kids also didn¡¯t know what to do. That¡¯s when Jun-ki took the lead. ¡°Let¡¯s go get some shaved ice. I know a ce that¡¯s good.¡± ¡°Oh. Okay.¡± Well, it wasn¡¯t exactly fitting for the situation, but it didn¡¯t matter. As long as she got the gist of it. As So-hyeon got up, Yong-o shouted with a distorted face. ¡°Hey! Fuck. You¡¯re just going to eat and run?¡± ¡°I only ate vegetables, you bastard.¡± Ah, look at this childish guy. Before Yoo-hyun could answer, Jun-ki flipped him off. So-hyeon¡¯s eyes changed when she saw that. She had a weird taste in men. Yoo-hyun thanked Kim Hyun-joo for her help today and leisurely walked out to the hallway. When he got to the hallway, Jun-ki was already holding the elevator door open for him. Ding! The elevator door was about to close after Yoo-hyun got in. Bang! Yong-o reached out and opened the elevator door. He was about to spew curses with his angry face when it happened. ¡°Hey! You dog¡­ Ugh!¡± Yoo-hyun pped his Adam¡¯s apple. He gasped for air and fell to his knees. ¡°Oh, sorry. I meant to invite you in.¡± ¡°You¡­!¡± Yong-o red at him with bloodshot eyes, but the elevator door had already closed by then. ¡°Aaaargh!¡± His scream echoed through the corridor as Yoo-hyun turned his head. Behind him were Jun-ki and So-hyeon blinking their eyes. Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders. ¡°I really didn¡¯t mean to do that.¡± ¡°Heh heh, who are you kidding?¡± Jun-kiughed as Yoo-hyun shrugged again. When they got outside, a cool breeze greeted Yoo-hyun. He said to the two of them, ¡°I¡¯ll go back now. Have fun.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± So-hyeon hesitated for a moment, then added, ¡°You saw that, right? Jun-ki is such a cool guy.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Anyway, that¡¯s how it is. Jun-ki, see you next time.¡± Yoo-hyun patted Jun-ki¡¯s shoulder and he whispered in his ear. ¡°Don¡¯t forget the favor.¡± ¡°Of course not. I¡¯ll pay you back.¡± ¡°Ten times over.¡± Jun-ki said and Yoo-hyun chuckled and waved his hand. Good things happened one after another. After solving Jun-ki¡¯s problem, he also got good news from thepany. Choi Min-hee¡¯s project on Hyun-il Automobile¡¯s navigation system was finallypleted. ¡°Choi, you did a great job.¡± Jo Chan-young, the executive director, acknowledged. ¡°This is a great achievement.¡± Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader, also praised her. Not only that, but the developers also received recognition for their work. She achieved her intermediate goal. That¡¯s when it started. Choi Min-hee changed little by little. Small changes led to big changes. A pig feet restaurant near Hanseong Tower. The third part¡¯s dinner was in full swing. Lee Chan-ho, who usually didn¡¯t talk much, started to chatter after a drink. ¡°It¡¯s true. Choi¡¯s charisma was no joke. The client¡¯s president was trembling.¡± ¡°Chan-ho, don¡¯t make up things.¡± Choi Min-hee stopped him, but Lee Chan-ho didn¡¯t budge. ¡°Oh, sorry. Hehe. But it¡¯s true, right?¡± ¡°He wasn¡¯t trembling, we just had a conversation. How do you think he would feel if he heard you?¡± ¡°Haha, I¡¯ll keep that in mind. Let¡¯s go on the next business trip together.¡± He joked around with Choi Min-hee, who used to be hard to approach. He even offered her a drink first. As soon as she emptied her ss, Park Seung-woo sat next to her. He held a bottle and smiled slyly at Choi Min-hee, who flinched. ¡°Hey, Park. Why are you here? I just drank.¡± ¡°Come on, chief. You didn¡¯t take my drink yet.¡± ¡°No.¡± Choi Min-hee frowned, but Park Seung-woo pushed the bottle forward. He had been scolded by Choi Min-hee every daytely, but he still smiled brightly. ¡°Manager Choi, thank you for sorting out the touchponents. It really helped me with the evidence.¡± ¡°Why are you like this? What did you do?¡± ¡°Will you help me more?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°You¡¯re good at joking too.¡± He even stretched out his hand cheekily. He felt much closer than before, when he hardly said anything. Manager Kim Kim Hyun-minwho was watching quietly, made a witty remark. ¡°Park, my ss is empty too.¡± ¡°Manager Kim, you¡¯re next.¡± ¡°Hey, you don¡¯t know your ce, that¡¯s why your work is always stuck.¡± ¡°Oh,e on.¡± As Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, grumbled, Kim Hyun-min snapped back. ¡°What do you mean? You just make the data. You have to check the production line too.¡± ¡°Then, Manager Kim, why don¡¯t you go down with me next time?¡± At the words of Choi Min-hee, the section chief who came in with a bang, Kim Hyun-min was startled. ¡°Me and Manager Choi? No way.¡± ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°She¡¯s scary. I¡¯m afraid she¡¯ll scold me.¡± ¡°Manager Kim, why do you keep making me look like a weird person?¡± The moment Manager Choi Min-hee red up, Kim Hyun-min shouted. ¡°Come on, fill up your sses. Let¡¯s have a drink for our country.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± The peopleughed louder at Kim Hyun-min¡¯s joke. The 3rd part melted into the rxed atmosphere andmunicated with each other. It wasn¡¯t just that the mood becamefortable and close. They also grew professionally by filling in each other¡¯s weaknesses. ¡°Then, who will propose a toast? How about Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Me?¡± ¡°Yes. I really want to hear your story.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee gave Yoo-hyun a yful smile. That was it. She was the center of it all. She had broken down her own wall that was prickly and cold, and the part members came closer. They leaned on her and relied on her. It was possible because they trusted her skills. Before they knew it, they all looked at Manager Choi Min-hee. If Manager Kim Hyun-min was the father of the part, could they call Manager Choi Min-hee the mother? He suddenly thought of it and answered. ¡°I¡¯ll do it as I please.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Yoo-hyun stood up abruptly and held up his ss. ¡°My toast today is for Manager Choi Min-hee, whom I respect and admire.¡± ¡°Oh, good. That¡¯s fresh.¡± ¡°Choi section chief should pay for this.¡± ¡°No. Don¡¯t do that.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee was startled and tried to stop him. Yoo-hyun looked down at her and said seriously. ¡°Manager Choi Min-hee, I hope everything you do goes well, and please continue to work hard for our 3rd part.¡± ¡°Oh, really. Why are you like this?¡± He said firmly regardless of her reaction. ¡°To the happiness of our 3rd part¡¯s mother, Manager Choi Min-hee! Cheers!¡± ¡°Cheers!¡± ng. ng. The sses shed. There were noisy sounds everywhere. ¡°Hahaha. The mother of the 3rd part.¡± ¡°Mom!¡± ¡°She pays here.¡± Among them, he saw Manager Choi Min-hee¡¯s face turning red. She growled at Yoo-hyun in a low voice as he sat down. ¡°Yoo-hyun, this is how you get out of it?¡± ¡°You did the same thing to me too.¡± ¡°I did it because I was really grateful.¡± ¡°I did it because I really respect you too.¡± For a moment, a smile shed on their lips. It was a good day. But they couldn¡¯t justugh. Because of one person who had to be left out here. Yoo-hyun moved to Assistant Manager Kim Young-gil ¡¯s side with an empty ss and a bottle of liquor in his hand. Then he offered him a drink. ¡°Manager Kim, let me offer you a drink.¡± ¡°Oh. Okay.¡± Assistant Manager Kim Young-gil smiled awkwardly and took the ss. Manager Choi Min-hee helped Yoo-hyun out. ¡°Manager Kim, you worked hard. Thanks to you, we organized the touch development n easily.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± ¡°Not at all.¡± She deliberately praised his work because she had a reason. She was worried about Assistant Manager Kim Young-gil who was isted alone. Manager Kim Hyun-min teased her maliciously. ¡°Oh, Choi section chief now takes care of her juniors too. She¡¯s changed as a person.¡± ¡°Assistant Manager, can¡¯t you just keep your mouth shut?¡± Manager Choi Min-hee frowned but Manager Kim Hyun-min was nonchnt. ¡°Why? You¡¯re trying to close my mouth. Isn¡¯t that right, Manager Kim?¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Manager Kim Hyun-min also tried to cheer up Assistant Manager Kim Young-gil in his own way. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s just have a drink. The Apple issue will be resolved soon.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Sorry for what? Did you do anything wrong?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s not even clear what happened yet. Don¡¯t worry and just drink.¡± ng. But Assistant Manager Kim Young-gil couldn¡¯t smile brightly. There was a problem with the LCD panel of the Apple phone and they received an officialint. Chapter 110: Chapter 110: Chapter 110 When drinking, it would be nice to just forget about work and life, but Kim Young-gil was a person who couldn¡¯t separate them. He used to be like that in the past. He never asked for help from anyone, even when he had a hard time. He tried to carry everything on his own and somehow get through it. Yoo-hyun felt sorry for him. ¡®Why don¡¯t you ask for some help?¡¯ If he had a little bit of Park Seung-woo¡¯s cunning, Kim Young-gil might have changed. He was the most skilled in the development field among them. He might have grown more than Shin Chan-yong, the team leader. But Kim Young-gil, whocked flexibility, couldn¡¯t do that and ended up being frustrated. -You might not care, but I think you should stop by. The image of the old Kim Young-gil who stopped Yoo-hyun shed in his mind. It was his first request to ask him to visit Kwon Se-jung¡¯s funeral. He never reached out to him before. He was that kind of person. Yoo-hyun looked at Kim Young-gil, who was alone in the noisy atmosphere, emptying his ss. After the department dinner. Yoo-hyun came out of the store and grabbed Kim Young-gil¡¯s arm, who was staggering. He seemed to be out of it, leaning his head on Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun put his arm over his shoulder and said to Park Seung-woo, who was next to him. ¡°I¡¯ll take Mr. Kim home.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t your house in the opposite direction? Let¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°I have a ce to go.¡± Park Seung-woo was about to say let¡¯s go together, but Yoo-hyun changed his words. He just wanted to take him home quietly today. Kim Young-gil asked faintly. ¡°Oh, really? Are you okay?¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s on my way anyway.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, Kim Hyun-min, the Manager who was quick-witted, stepped in. ¡°Park, where are you going? We have to drink more.¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± Thanks to Kim Hyun-min¡¯s intervention at the right time, Yoo-hyun could get out naturally. The distance to Kim Young-gil¡¯s house was not far. During the short time they took a taxi, Kim Young-gily down in the back seat. Thud. Then the car hit a speed bump and he felt nauseous. ¡°Driver, please stop here for a moment.¡± ¡°Yes. Okay.¡± Yoo-hyun quickly got out of the car with Kim Young-gil. There wasn¡¯t much left to the destination, so he sent the taxi first. Kim Young-gil, who crouched down on the side of the road, vomited into a stic bag that Yoo-hyun handed him. Ughh! Why don¡¯t you drink moderately? Yoo-hyun sat next to him in the same posture and patted his back. He got up to buy a drink that would ease his stomach. ¡°Just stay here for a moment.¡± ¡°Huuk, huuk¡­¡± And he realized when he went to the convenience store. He didn¡¯t know anything about Kim Young-gil, even though he had worked with him longer than Park Seung-woo. He didn¡¯t even know what he liked right now. It was like that before too. He didn¡¯t care much about Kim Young-gil even though he took care of other bosses. He was always out of Yoo-hyun¡¯s sight. Yoo-hyun bought Park Seung-woo¡¯s favorite honey tea and gave it to Kim Young-gil. ¡°Mr. Kim, please drink this.¡± ¡°¡­Phew. Thank you.¡± He drank it without even checking the contents and slumped down on the bench next to him. He looked pitiful. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Yeah, yeah. Phew.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s rest for a while. The weather is nice and cool.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kim Young-gil bowed his head down. The wind blew and his hair tips fluttered. How much time had passed? Kim Young-gil raised his head and called Yoo-hyun. He seemed to have regained some consciousness now. ¡°Hey, Yoo-hyun. Hehe.¡± ¡°Yes, Mr. Kim.¡± ¡°Phew. What are you doing here?¡± -Why are you here when you¡¯re so capable? For a moment, the image of Kim Young-gil as a team leader who was pushed back by his junior Yoo-hyun ovepped on his face. The deep wrinkle on his forehead, thin eyebrows, droopy eyes were no different from now. ¡®What did I answer then¡­¡¯ He didn¡¯t even remember. That¡¯s how much Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t care about Kim Young-gil. He was defined as a person who didn¡¯t help him seed. Why did he do that then? ¡°I came to see you, Mr. Kim.¡± ¡°Pffft.¡± ¡°Seriously.¡± Kim Young-gil¡¯s shoulders shook at Yoo-hyun¡¯s joke. He muttered in a daze. ¡°Don¡¯t work too hard, man. You¡¯ll end up ruining your body and get nothing in return.¡± ¡°¡­I understand.¡± Was it a drunken truth? He didn¡¯t know if he would remember, but Yoo-hyun listened carefully. He was right. In the past, he worked as hard as he did now. ¡°No, you¡¯re different. I¡¯m just greedy without any ability. Phew.¡± ¡°Mr. Kim, you have ability.¡± ¡°Hehe, no, man.¡± Kim Young-gil also had ability and ambition. He just didn¡¯t get the results as much as he tried. Usually, people would ask for help to survive, but he didn¡¯t. He rather med everything on himself. Even when his project was taken away, when his performance was stolen. He didn¡¯t me others. -Why are you ming others when you can¡¯t handle your work properly? Yoo-hyun himself put the me on Kim Young-gil to ease his guilt. The more he did that, the more he fell behind like he was stuck in a swamp. Did I have the right to say that then? No, I didn¡¯t. I uttered a sincere word from my heart. ¡°I was arrogant, Mr. Kim.¡± ¡°Huh? Phew. What are you talking about?¡± I reached out my hand to Kim Young-gil, who was half awake and looking up at me. ¡°Shall we go now? I¡¯ll take you home.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine. I¡¯m fine.¡± Kim Young-gil got up without holding my hand. He walked ahead, staggering. Even when he was drunk, he didn¡¯t want to ept any help. His personality was the same as ever. Whether he liked it or not. I put his arm over my shoulder. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Phew, I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine too.¡± And we just walked. For the first time, I felt his warmth. A few dayster, Ulsan factory. In therge conference room, there were the development staff for the Apple phone panel, the parts suppliers, and Kim Young-gil. But the atmosphere was bad from the start. The development team leader scolded his team members. ¡°Hey! You still haven¡¯t found the problem? How can you do this when you¡¯re getting paid?!¡± ¡°We¡¯ve looked everywhere, but it¡¯s not our fault¡­¡± ¡°Are you kidding me? When we connect the same Apple PCB, there¡¯s no problem with the Japanese panel. Then whose fault is it?¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± The team members were humiliated in front of other departments. But they had nothing to say. It was something they had to take responsibility for in the development team. ¡°Hey, do you think Apple people are stupid?¡± ¡°I¡¯m s-sorry.¡± ¡°Sorry won¡¯t cut it! Find it now! We¡¯re all dead if we stay like this!¡± The anger of the development team leader dominated the conference room. Kim Young-gil bowed his head helplessly. He came all the way here, but he had no results to take back. He knew what he would hear when he went back. The next day, Hansung Tower 12th floor. In his office, there was exactly what Kim Young-gil expected. The first one to explode was Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader. ¡°Hey, Kim. How can you be so lenient with the development team?¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°Shut up. You know what kind of people Apple are. If we mess up, we might lose all the investments we¡¯ve had so far.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± The marketing team leader and the sales team leader also chimed in. ¡°Oh, team leader. How can we trust you if you handle things like this?¡± ¡°We might lose the investment deal if we make a mistake. Don¡¯t you know how important this is? Tsk tsk.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jo Chan-young, the Executive Director, watched them quietly. They were all people who didn¡¯t care much about the Apple phone panel. It was because the quantity was low and the price was not good. But now the situation had changed. The Apple Pod Touch that would be released in the first half of next year and the Apple Phone 2 that would be released in the second half would all use the same spec panel. It meant that there were many ces to sell them if they just made them. It wasn¡¯t just about making a lot of profit. If they fell behind more than the Japanesepanies here, it would be over. They could even lose the investment that Apple promised them. It was like a fire on Jo Chan-young¡¯s feet. He kept silent and then opened his eyes wide. ¡°Kim, find out why somehow! Or we¡¯re all dead.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Kim Young-gil knew too. But what he could do was very limited. All he could do was get beaten up by his bosses and the development team. ¡°Do your best, don¡¯t do well!¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Kim Young-gil bowed his head and left his office. He scratched his head as he returned to his seat. ¡°This is crazy.¡± Then he sensed the atmosphere around him and went outside. Park Seung-woo followed him and tried to strike up a friendly conversation. ¡°Mr. Kim, do you want to smoke?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ll just get some fresh air.¡± The stress he had received showed on his face. He looked at Kim Young-gil¡¯s back as he walked away. ¡°Sigh, I wonder if he¡¯s going to quit.¡± ¡°He looks really tired.¡± ¡°It must be hell. He can¡¯t do anything in between. He should at least vent his anger, but he¡¯s not that kind of person either.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Kim Young-gil¡¯s back as he walked away. Today, his back looked especially small. Park Seung-woo muttered regretfully. ¡°I have a lot to learn from Mr. Kim, but Apple keeps getting in the way.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°About the development schedule for thepetition panel. He¡¯s holding it tight.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun thought the same. Kim Young-gil was an expert in managing the development schedule, which was the most important part of the nning stage. He also had a lot of know-how from running around the development, production, and quality control. He would have been a great help for thepetition preparation in any way. And that was included in the big picture that Yoo-hyun was drawing. He had to solve the fundamental problem. Yoo-hyun asked. ¡°Mr. Park, do you know when I can get what I asked for?¡± ¡°The Apple phone prototype?¡± ¡°Yes. And the defective one that caused the problem, if possible.¡± ¡°Will that help with the internal design of the mockup for thepetition?¡± ¡°Apple did a great job with everything. There¡¯s a lot to learn from them.¡± From full touch to UI design. The Apple phone was no different from the reference material for the low-end full touch that would go to thepetition. Of course, that wasn¡¯t why he asked for the Apple phone. It was because of an old memory that came to mind when he heard this issue. -This is a behind-the-scenes story, but I heard that the im on the early Apple phone was actually Apple¡¯s fault. Well, it doesn¡¯t matter now. Two yearster from now. Shin Chan-yong, who was in charge of the panel for Apple Phone 4, said to Yoo-hyun. Chapter 111: Chapter 111: Chapter 111 Even though Manager Shin Chan-yong said it didn¡¯t matter, Kim Young-gil¡¯s position was shaken because of that incident. In the end, he lost the Apple Phone 4 panel that he had done everything for to Manager Shin. And all the benefits went to Yoo-hyun. What was the problem? As far as he remembered, this issue was not a problem with the LCD panel, but a mistake on Apple¡¯s side. But if he couldn¡¯t prove it, it was useless. ¡°You¡¯ll see.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Never mind. Do you want a cup of coffee?¡± Yoo-hyun changed the topic and Park Seung-woo, who didn¡¯t seem to care much, brightened up. ¡°Sure. I¡¯ve been working on the contest report all day and my head is sore.¡± ¡°Is it because of the report for the manager?¡± ¡°Yeah. He¡¯ll probably say I¡¯m wasting my time again. What can I do? I have to persuade him.¡± Grunt. Yoo-hyun got up with Park Seung-woo and added a word. ¡°It¡¯ll work out.¡± ¡°Wow, look at you talking so nicely. Who¡¯s your mentor?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. I think I¡¯ll have to drink some coffee shop coffee to find out who¡¯s the mentor.¡± ¡°What? You¡¯re asking for it.¡± Park Seung-woo tried to put him in a headlock, but Yoo-hyun was too quick for him. He dodged his attacks and Park Seung-woo gave up and shook his head. ¡°Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll feed you first and then show you what a real mentor is.¡± ¡°It¡¯s an honor.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his hands and Park Seung-wooughed incredulously. His eyes were full of affection for his junior. It was the same for Yoo-hyun. Would he ever be able to spend such a pleasant time with Kim Young-gil? He suddenly thought of that. The Apple Phone issue was bigger than he thought. It was because Apple had put pressure on them by bringing up the investment issue. It wasn¡¯t over yet. If he remembered correctly, they would have to pay not only reduced investment costs but also cost penalties. In the process, the development team would be turned upside down, and Kim Young-gil would also suffer a great blow. It was a problem that he couldn¡¯t leave alone. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going home? You¡¯re always leaving early, what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°I have something to do for a moment.¡± ¡°Apple Phone? Are you still looking at that? Don¡¯t do that and just go home and rest.¡± ¡°Yes. I will.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at the two Apple Phones on his desk in turn. One was the model before the problem urred, and the other was the model with the upgraded panel. The PCB with Apple¡¯s AP (central processing unit) also changed on the modified model. The problem must have urred in the changed part. The problem was that there were too many change points. Tick. Yoo-hyun turned on both screens at the same time. They looked fine, but in certain conditions, the screen drag was especially severe on the new model. There were many possibilities for screen drag to ur. It could be a problem with pixel driving within the panel, or a problem with the liquid crystal. It could also be a problem with the panel driving IC itself. It worked normally on a Japanese LCD panel with the same specifications. It was a situation where Apple could doubt Hansung Electronics¡¯ panel. The problem was that even though dozens of people in the development team analyzed it with all kinds of equipment, they couldn¡¯t find the exact cause. What could it be? There was no way he could find it easily by sitting in his office and looking at it. But Yoo-hyun had a lot of experience in thepany. He didn¡¯t need any equipment to verify products. He had learned through his body for a long time that there was a cause for every result. He had the ability to distinguish cause and effect urately and infer causes. He had the basic skills of product verification properly. And he had vague but indicative memories of the past. Everyone was focusing on the LCD panel, but the problem was Apple¡¯s upgraded AP. If his memory was correct, they were all wasting their time. How can you see it without any measuring equipment? Of course he couldn¡¯t know exactly. What Yoo-hyun wanted wasn¡¯t uracy, but a slight difference that could be used as evidence. He had confidence that he could distinguish it if there was a difference because he had good eyesight. Yoo-hyun focused on the new model. He flicked his finger to switch screens and clicked on an icon. And he moved the icon around by touching it. The afterimage of the icon remained on the gray background like waves. Yoo-hyun focused on catching the afterimage that disappeared quickly. If there was a problem with Apple¡¯s AP side, there would be a problem with sending video from that side. It was not just dragging or leaving an afterimage, but there was a possibility that the video would break. But it wasn¡¯t easy to see. It was when his eyes followed the movement of the icon. ¡®Huh?¡¯ For a moment, the color of a certain icon was reversed. He tried several times and the same phenomenon was reproduced. It was the moment when Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes sparkled. As soon as he came to work the next day, Yoo-hyun asked Park Seung-woo. ¡°Manager, can you change the color of the screen by yourself on the panel?¡± ¡°The whole screen?¡± ¡°No. Just a specific part.¡± ¡°That doesn¡¯t make sense. The panel disys the input video as it is.¡± Yoo-hyun was convinced by Park Seung-woo¡¯s answer and muttered. ¡°Right?¡± ¡°Why? Is there a problem?¡± Park Seung-woo stuck his big head out. Yoo-hyun showed him the Apple Phone he was holding. ¡°I was touching the Apple Phone icon and it seemed like the color was reversed for a moment.¡± ¡°Really? Unless AP sends the video like that, it shouldn¡¯t happen. Where do you try again?¡± Yoo-hyun moved the icon and Park Seung-woo stared at the screen with his thin eyes like a flounder. He did that for a while and rubbed his eyes and said. ¡°I don¡¯t see it. What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you see the icon dragging?¡± ¡°Oh, yeah? Is this what Apple said?¡± ¡°¡­¡± He had such bad eyesight for someone who worked in disy. Park Seung-woo would have been scolded a lot if he had worked in the module factory. Yoo-hyun hid his feelings and answered properly. ¡°Yes. Dragging is reported, so I¡¯ll take that as it is, but color reversal is something I¡¯ve never heard of.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve never heard of it either. But why?¡± ¡°I just thought it was strange. Isn¡¯t this something that shouldn¡¯t happen?¡± ¡°Well¡­ Ah! Don¡¯t you have to tell Manager Kim about this?¡± ¡°I think so.¡± He wasn¡¯t a skilled engineer, and he couldn¡¯t see it with his eyes. Still, Park Seung-woo didn¡¯t take his junior¡¯s words lightly. He had good ears, which was definitely his strength. The problem was how to prove this to people. He thought hard and Yoo-hyun asked him. ¡° Assistant Manager Park, do we have anything like a high-speed camera?¡± ¡°No? We don¡¯t have anything like that in the analysis room either.¡± It was obvious. There was no use for a high-speed camera in panel production and analysis. But that didn¡¯t mean there wasn¡¯t one in thepany. ¡°What about on the TV group side?¡± ¡°TV?¡± Park Seung-woo rolled his eyes around. It wasn¡¯t something he knew well. ¡°Wait a minute. I need to ask my colleague.¡± He quickly made a phone call and started to look for a high-speed camera. It was an immediate action that followed his junior¡¯s casual remark. A few minutester, he hung up and asked. ¡°They have one in the TV analysis room. But how did you know?¡± If he had to give a reason, it was because of the recentpetition with Ilseong Electronics over the high-frequency technology. He needed a high-speed camera to analyze the movements of the opponent¡¯s panel. Yoo-hyun made up an excuse. ¡°Oh, I just wondered. When I was trained as a new employee, I saw that the Gimpo factory was really big.¡± ¡°It is big. But why do they have a high-speed camera there? What are they using it for?¡± ¡°I want to check if the color inversion really happens.¡± ¡°Oh, is that so?¡± Did he just order it without knowing why? He looked like he had no idea what he was doing. He was quite an amazing person in many ways. Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up and Park Seungwoo smiled and shrugged his shoulders. Anyway, he was d they had it. Now they just had to go to the Gimpo factory where the TV analysis room was, borrow a high-speed camera and test the new Apple phone. The problem was who would do it. Would they go to Gimpo just because of a new employee¡¯s word? And with the help of TV, not mobile? That was absurd. But Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t go there himself. As he was pondering, Park Seungwoo suddenly got up. He saw Kim Younggil, who had just finished a meeting and looked exhausted, walking towards them from afar. ¡°Mr. Kim!¡± ¡°What?¡± He looked like he had a hard time in the meeting room. He wouldn¡¯t be happy if someone said something out of the blue to him. But Park Seungwoo didn¡¯t hesitate. ¡°I want to take a picture of the Apple phone screen with a high-speed camera.¡± ¡°Ha¡­ Why?¡± He didn¡¯t care about Kim Younggil¡¯s tired face and kept talking. ¡°It seems that color inversion urs when the icon attraction happens.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun has really good eyes, you see¡­¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Park Seungwoo told him everything as if he had seen it himself. He looked more confident than someone who had only heard it from someone else. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t look at Kim Younggil¡¯s face. Was this what it felt like to be embarrassed? ¡°Anyway, it¡¯s better than nothing, right? We haven¡¯t found the cause yet, so we might as well try the high-speed camera.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true, but even if you¡¯re right. What does color inversion have to do with attraction?¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. It shouldn¡¯t happen anyway. Maybe we¡¯ll find the real cause if we follow that clue.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not an easy problem.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll make a reservation for you. My colleague works in the TV analysis room.¡± Park Seungwoo pushed him hard. He didn¡¯t hesitate anymore. It was amazing how he changed so much. Kim Younggil sighed and answered. ¡°Fine. It¡¯s my job, so I¡¯ll do it.¡± ¡°Okay. Do you want me to make a reservation? When do you want to do it?¡± Yoo-hyun intervened and Park Seungwoo looked confused. ¡°Reservation? There was such a thing?¡± ¡°Yes. There is an analysis room reservation system.¡± Park Seungwoo was surprised and looked at the monitor screen that Yoo-hyun pointed at. It was a site where you could reserve the equipment in the TV group analysis room. It was also a ce where mobile group would never use. ¡°How did you know this?¡± ¡°Yes. I learned it when I was a new employee.¡± ¡°What kind of training did you guys get that they taught you this kind of thing?¡± Park Seungwoo stuck out his tongue. Kim Younggil watched him and felt more bewildered. One person insisted on going to Gimpo without any reason. The other person seemed to know that they were going there and already opened the reservation page. How could they be so simr? Kim Younggil was from the development team. He moved to another team after bing a deputy manager, so he stayed in the development team for quite a long time. After that, he led projects in the product nning team and broadened his horizons. With that experience, his ability to analyze issues was as good as any development team member. He could go to Gimpo factory alone and check the problem himself. He edited the videos taken with the high-speed camera and made them into reports on the spot. Then he sent an email to Kim Hyunmin, the manager, and called him right away. ¡°Yes, sir. I confirmed color inversion with the high-speed camera. I think there is a problem with Apple¡¯s AP.¡± -So? Are you going to Ulsan now? ¡°Yes. I think the development team should analyze it.¡± -Take care of yourself. Don¡¯t rush. ¡°I understand. I¡¯lle back when I¡¯m done.¡± -Okay. I¡¯ll tell the team leader. ¡°Thank you.¡± His next destination was Ulsan factory. Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Chapter 112 I had already told the development team. Now I had to start analyzing this as an excuse. I knew it wouldn¡¯t be easy, but a small smile appeared on Kim Young-gil¡¯s lips. He felt a bit relieved after facing a daunting problem. It had been two days since Kim Young-gil went down to the Ulsan factory. He had discovered that when the screen flickered, the part of the screen that was touched by the finger, or the area around it, was slow to update the image. Han Ho-yeon, a senior researcher from the development team who was next to him, asked. ¡°But why doesn¡¯t it happen on the Japanese ones?¡± ¡°That¡¯s the problem¡­ Is there any other signal connected to the AP besides the image signal?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. There¡¯s nothing that affects the screen¡­ Wait a minute.¡± At Kim Young-gil¡¯s question, Han Ho-yeon opened the product spec sheet on his desk. The pages were all worn out from looking at them so much. ¡°The power signal is obviously not it, I checked the I2C (inter-chipmunication) signal, and the option signal has nothing to do with the image.¡± ¡°How about checking the option signal again?¡± ¡°I already did that.¡± ¡°Then maybe when the power is turned on, the option signal changes or something¡­¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s all within spec.¡± Han Ho-yeon cut off Kim Young-gil¡¯s words. He was annoyed by repeating what he had already done. ¡°I understand. I¡¯ll look into it more.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll think about other possibilities.¡± Kim Young-gil nodded for now and sat in a corner of the review stand. Then he started analyzing again by himself. Everyone was busy and didn¡¯t care what Kim Young-gil was doing. He wasn¡¯t on their team, nor was he an engineer. They had no expectations of him. Nevertheless, Kim Young-gil spent his time alone in silence. Another day passed, And he finally found the cause. -Abnormal operation due to option A signal change during Apple AP booting. ¡°Can I use this as the title of the report?¡± ¡°Why are you asking me? You found it and you¡¯re reporting it, so you should decide for yourself.¡± Han Ho-yeon waved his hand as if to say do whatever you want at Kim Young-gil¡¯s question. ¡°You know how sensitive this matter is.¡± ¡°You have to figure that out yourself.¡± The reason why he couldn¡¯t decide easily was because there was no evidence that this was the exact cause of the problem. Until then, he had only summarized the phenomenon. Han Ho-yeon felt sorry for him and said again. ¡°Let¡¯s just report it and look for it. Let¡¯s match it with the same timing as the Japanese ones and see if it improves then. Then we can be sure that this is the cause.¡± ¡°Yes. I guess we have no choice.¡± It would have been nice to do the experiment quickly, but there were many constraints in the current environment. To test urately, they had to make a new IC or apply that signal at the right timing from another system. In other words, they needed more time. ¡°What are you doing? Isn¡¯t it time to go up?¡± ¡°Yes. We should go.¡± The problem was that they had to report right away. That was why Kim Young-gil¡¯s expression was not good as he answered. A few dayster. Hanseong Tower 1st floor customer reception room. Yoo-hyun and Kwon Se-jung just entered inside. ¡°But can we sit here?¡± ¡°Why not? They¡¯ll think we¡¯re waiting for a guest or something.¡± Yoo-hyun dodged Kwon Se-jung¡¯s question. ¡°You¡¯re right. But this coffee machine is nice, huh? I should havee here sooner. Want a cup?¡± ¡°Yeah. I¡¯ll hold our seats.¡± Yoo-hyun sat on the side of the customer reception room aisle. He could see everyone going out of the lobby from his seat if he just turned his head. Kwon Se-jung sat down with two paper cups in his hands and asked. ¡°So you¡¯ve been here a few times?¡± ¡°Oncest time.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ When someone you knew came by?¡± Last time he came in with his ssmates after having dinner outside, he ran into Lim Han-seop from Semi Electronics. He had just passed by him briefly, but he remembered that. ¡°You have a good memory.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just doing my job.¡± Kwon Se-jung, who was looking around, pulled his chair closer. Then he began to tell his story in earnest. ¡°Hey, you know what happened yesterday¡­¡± ¡°Really? Then that means¡­¡± Kwon Se-jung always enjoyed talking with Yoo-hyun. It wasn¡¯t because he had helped him with the new employee training, the seminar, and sometimes thepany work. He just feltfortable talking with Yoo-hyun, and he felt like he learned something from listening to him. He had a mentor on his team, but the real mentor in Kwon Se-jung¡¯s mind was Yoo-hyun. That¡¯s why he wanted to do everything with Yoo-hyun. ¡°Hahaha, really? You¡¯reing to the next ss reunion, right?¡± ¡°Yeah. Rx a bit. People are watching.¡± ¡°Oh, right. This is the customer reception room. I should be careful.¡± Kwon Se-jung brought his index finger to his mouth and then giggled to himself. What was so funny? Yoo-hyun gave him a proper reaction and asionally nced at the lobby. That¡¯s when it happened. A group of people surrounded by foreigners walked out of the lobby. They were the mobile group manager, Jo Chan-young executive director, and the team leaders below him. At one end, he saw Kim Young-gil¡¯s head bowed down. ¡®It must have gone badly.¡¯ The meeting with Apple was held in the VIP conference room. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t attend, so he didn¡¯t see Kim Young-gil¡¯s presentation. But judging by the atmosphere, it seemed like the situation wasn¡¯t good. As Yoo-hyun looked at their faces with thin eyes, Kwon Se-jung reacted. ¡°Huh? The Apple guys came today?¡± ¡°Have you seen them before?¡± ¡°Yeah. Last time at the meeting, the team leader called me and I prepared some snacks. I heard their name then. Who was it?¡± After thinking for a moment, Kwon Se-jung seemed to remember something and said. ¡°Ah! Mark Harrison. He must be the disy manager for Asia.¡± ¡°Really?¡± He had a wide forehead and short hair. His eyes were round and gentle. He gave off a typical American vibe. He had a cheerful personality and was good at joking. He seemed very open-minded. But he had started his career in the Japanese disy industry and understood the culture of respect and obedience better than anyone else. In other words, he knew very well that he was in a superior position and used it well. It must have been hard for Kim Young-gil to report properly to such a person. He could roughly guess what happened by looking at Kim Young-gil¡¯s expression that waspletely dead. He could check the detailster. ¡°Shall we go up?¡± ¡°Huh? Already?¡± ¡°I remembered what Park team leader asked me to do.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Kwon Se-jung looked disappointed. ¡®Did he feel rewarded for following me here?¡¯ Then he blurted out something. ¡°Oh, and you know the next-generation disy development trends you were looking for.¡± ¡°What? How did you know that?¡± ¡°Is that important? Anyway, go check out the research information room. It should be summarized in this month¡¯s disy trend report.¡± ¡°Thank you. You really know everything.¡± Kwon Se-jung gave him a thumbs up and smiled with a joke. ¡°Oh, except for Mark Harrison.¡± ¡°Lucky you.¡± ¡°Haha, I finally got one right. Ask me againter. I¡¯m good at remembering names.¡± Is this the same Kwon Se-jung who always looked depressed and lifted weights? He¡¯s changed a lot, not just talking more but also being brighter. The environment can change a person like this. Well, that¡¯s good. Yoo-hyun chuckled and got up from his seat. Ding. He got off the elevator on the 12th floor and opened the central semi-transparent ss door and walked down the hallway. He could feel the tense atmosphere in his team from afar. ¡°Are you kidding me right now!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Then he heard the loud voice of Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader, over the partition. On the other side, Kim Young-gil, the Assistant Manager, had his hands sped and his head bowed. ¡°Kim Assistant Manager, say something if you have a mouth! Why did you report like that?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Tell me why. Why!¡± It was obvious that he had been scolded by the group leader or the person in charge after the Apple report. ¡°I¡¯ll correct it as soon as possible.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re not confident in English, go learn the alphabet again!¡± Oh Jae-hwan shouted and a sneer came from next to Yoo-hyun, who was walking to the team table. ¡°Pfft.¡± It was Go Jae-yoon, the Assistant Manager who had studied abroad. He had meetings with Nokia like eating rice, so he must have been confident in English. So what. He barely survived with the knowledge he learned superficially. He never did anything right. But no one could touch him because of his psycho-like personality. ¡°There¡¯s no hope for that kid. His English is¡­¡± ¡°Oops.¡± He was mumbling sarcastically when he turned around and met Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. He instinctively looked away. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t give him a provocative look. He just looked at him. The annoying noise disappeared and Yoo-hyun walked towards Kim Young-gil again. He didn¡¯t know the exact situation, but there was no reason for him to be treated like this. He should have been able to argue back. If he got used to this feeling of defeat, it would take too much energy to get back up. He had to stop him before he got hurt more. What should he do? As Yoo-hyun looked around near the team table, he saw them. Kim Hyun-min, the Assistant Manager, and Choi Min-hee, the section chief, were walking from afar. They had a meeting note in one hand, probably because they had just finished a meeting. ¡®The timing is perfect.¡¯ Yoo-hyun raised his hand and opened his mouth wide and called Manager Kim Hyun-min. He tilted his head and realized the situation after hearing the loud noise. He quickly approached Yoo-hyun and handed him the note and winked at him. He was rxed even in this situation. He was more amazing than Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo. Manager Kim Hyun-min stopped Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan. ¡°Hey, team leader. You¡¯re losing your temper again.¡± ¡°Why are you messing with me? Do you think I¡¯m easy?¡± ¡°Do you think I would say this if you were easy? You know it¡¯s not true. Kim Assistant Manager found the crucial problem. He did what the development team couldn¡¯t do.¡± ¡°Hey! Where are you going, Kim Assistant Manager!¡± ¡°Hey, calm down and talk separately.¡± ¡°I told him to take an English ss if he can¡¯t do it. He should at least try if he can¡¯t do it! Try!¡± Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan spat out as he ranted. Kim Young-gil¡¯s backup arrived and opened his mouth. ¡°Team leader, you¡¯re being too harsh.¡± ¡°What, what! You¡­¡± The cold voice of Choi Min-hee section chief at a high octave silenced the atmosphere. Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan stuttered at her sudden appearance. Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Chapter 113 Choi Min-hee, the manager, did not miss the opportunity. ¡°Did you just call me a bitch? Do you think I can report this to thepany¡¯sint box?¡± ¡°Uh, that¡¯s¡­¡± He was speechless at her sharp retort. While the two of them blocked Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader, Yoo-hyun and Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, dragged Kim Young-gil, the As, outside. How did Kim Young-gil feel right now? He must have felt more guilty than grateful for his colleagues. His unfocused eyes seemed to reveal his inner turmoil. A person who had been battered and bruised until he became as smooth as a pebble. A person who always med himself for his failures instead of shining like a gem. Kim Young-gil was such a person. ¡°I¡¯m fine. I¡¯ll go by myself.¡± ¡°As.¡± He shrugged off their support and walked away alone. His back looked pitifully sad. What kind of person was good at work in thepany? There were many factors, but the most important one was reputation, or image. ¡®That person seems like he can do well.¡¯ If you enter with a positive impression, you can get a better evaluation than others even if you do average work. It¡¯s because people have confirmation bias, which makes them ept only what matches their own thoughts. Kim Young-gil, who came from the development team, was from a local engineering college. He had no high expectations from others, since he was neither from a prestigious university nor a foreign-educated person. The nature of the product nning team¡¯s work was different from that of the engineers, and he had to make a lot of presentations, which was also a hurdle for him. His poor presentation skills could be covered by detailed materials. The biggest problem was English presentation. That was not something he could ovee in a short time. No matter how hard Kim Young-gil tried by himself, hispetitors were too strong. He needed some confidence, but his timid personality held him back. -If you can¡¯t do it, you have to try harder! Effort! Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader, spoke harshly, but he was not wrong. Kim Young-gil should have tried to fill in his shorings instead of avoiding them. If that was difficult, he should have shown his efforts as much as others would be impressed. Or he should have had some guts to stand up for himself. Working hard is not everything. Yoo-hyun felt frustrated by that. A few dayster, at a pub in front of Hansung Tower. At the ce where the gathering of his peers was in full swing, Yoo-hyun asked. ¡°Jae-seung, are there really no one from our team who applied for thepany¡¯snguage course?¡± ¡°You mean the English ss? I don¡¯t think so.¡± Byun Jae-seung from Global HRD (Human Resources Management Team) shook his head and asked back curiously. ¡°But don¡¯t your team members speak English well? You work with foreignpanies all the time. Don¡¯t you neednguage lessons?¡± ¡°It¡¯s different from learning. And it¡¯s free.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. Geez, I¡¯m getting a headache trying to create this good opportunity for you guys.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°One of the English teachers quit. I have to fill in the gap, but it¡¯s not easy.¡± Byun Jae-seung rubbed his forehead as if it hurt. He was in charge of thenguage part of thepany¡¯s education program. At first, he was happy to take on such a responsible role, but it turned out to be not so easy when he actually did it. Managing foreign teachers and organizing feedback from students was not an easy task. It was even more troublesome when there was a vacancy like this. He had to interview the teachers and make a report to get the approval of his team leader. There were many cases of fake resumes, and it was not easy to hire one person because it was rted to thepany¡¯s security as well. He had every reason to be reluctant. Then Seo Chang-woo from the personnel team said. ¡°When you¡¯re worried like that, you should drink and forget about it.¡± ¡°Sounds good.¡± ng! The sses clinked and the noisy atmosphere continued. Yoo-hyun looked around the table after drinking a ss of alcohol. They had lost much of their rookie look on their faces after a few months. They looked like they were already at an executive level by talking about their work stories. Of course, most of them wereints. ¡°Why did they make such a stupid seminar system?¡± ¡°They want us to make fools of ourselves in front of our seniors.¡± They were people who had been recognized at school in their own way. They had entered the bestpany without any trouble and with flying colors. They thought they would live a sessful life, but the reality was that they slipped on a seminar. The seniors¡¯ sarcasm, the negative eyes, the overwhelming pressure. They were dissatisfied with the reality that was different from their ideals. ¡°It¡¯s ridiculous that they take everything from us even if we work hard. It¡¯s not like thepany is full of thieves.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a relief if they take it. Later, they wipe their mouths and ask what the hell we did.¡± Theints naturally spread to others. They had done nothing wrong, so it was natural to shift the me to someone else. ¡°There are so many unreasonable things. Some people are just looking at stocks on theirputers and they get all the rewards.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Some people work all night and get scolded. They say anyone who doesn¡¯t make the line is trash.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know how thepany runs like this.¡± The seniors who bragged about themselves were nothing special, and the organization was only unreasonable. It was amazing that such a rotten and problematicpany could run at all. ¡°Our personnel system is the problem. We should cut off all the weirdos.¡± ¡°We should rece all the people above. They¡¯re all rotten.¡± I have no problem at all! I tried to do well! I followed FM and was loyal to thepany! Why doesn¡¯t thepany recognize me? Why is thepany so rotten and full of problems? ¡°Damn it, this shittypany!¡± ¡°Kukukuku. Hey, have a drink.¡± They washed down their conclusion with a ss of alcohol. The sound of sses clinking was heard among theughter that burst out here and there. Yoo-hyun, who had been listening quietly, also tipped his ss silently. He knew too. They were just venting theirints as a drinking excuse. They were not really serious aboutining. Yeah. Where else could they talk like this if not with their peers? But. Why did theirints, which they spat out like a hamster wheel, feel so empty today? That¡¯s when Jin Sun-mi from the PR team came close and offered him a drink. ¡°Oppa, have a drink with me today.¡± ¡°Thanks.¡± When did she get here? Yoo-hyun nced at her and handed her his ss. Chirp. ¡°Hehe, you¡¯re wee. But why are you just listening?¡± ¡°Just.¡± Jin Sun-mi wanted to find out something more from Yoo-hyun. She needed some fresh material to supply to the female employee meeting tomorrow. Her question drew the attention of his peers to Yoo-hyun. Among them, there was a man who looked particrly ufortable. It was Gong Hyun-joon from the TV sales team. As Jin Sun-mi kept showing interest in Yoo-hyun, he red at him with a sharp look. ¡°Yeah. Yoo-hyun, why don¡¯t you tell us something. Ah, you¡¯re doing well in thepany, so you don¡¯t have anyints, do you?¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s not like that.¡± His words sounded sarcastic. He knew that the guy was conscious of Jin Sun-mi since earlier. He must have a crush on her. It would be better to clear up the misunderstanding and soothe his young heart, but he didn¡¯t feel like it today. Yoo-hyun drank his filled ss and let it go. The atmosphere became slightly awkward, and Kwon Se-jung intervened. ¡°Yoo-hyun has the ability, so of course he gets recognized. Why do you say that?¡± ¡°I know, I know. You¡¯re just jealous. I honestly couldn¡¯t pass the seminar and couldn¡¯t sleep. You and Yoo-hyun did well, so you must have sleptfortably with your legs stretched out.¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s not like that.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun looked up from his empty ss. He saw Gong Hyun-joon¡¯s face with one corner of his mouth lifted. His eyes were full of jealousy. He was still young and didn¡¯t know how to control his emotions. ¡®Do I want to lecture him like an old man just because I drank some alcohol?¡¯ Yoo-hyun smirked and drank another ss of alcohol. The alcohol tasted bitter today. ¡°Yoo-hyun,e on, teach me something. What¡¯s the secret to doing well like you do now?¡± ¡°Well. I don¡¯t know.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t have anything to say. He never tried to do well. Passing the seminar first was not a criterion for doing well. ¡°Oh,e on. Don¡¯t hide it. Do you think it¡¯s good to be the only one doing well?¡± ¡°But there¡¯s one thing I know.¡± But he had something he wanted to say to Gong Hyun-joon, who was living withints. Yoo-hyun put down his ss and opened his mouth. His changed mood drew the attention of his peers. Yoo-hyun looked into Gong Hyun-joon¡¯s eyes and said. ¡°You have to prove first that you¡¯re not getting paid for nothing before you ask such things.¡± ¡°What? I worked hard too.¡± He was still a young peer. He should have just smiled and let it go. Why did he have to point it out? Suddenly, he saw Kim Young-gil¡¯s face on Gong Hyun-joon¡¯s face. There was a strangely simr corner in them. That¡¯s why Yoo-hyun¡¯s voice became stronger. ¡°Do you think you¡¯re loyal to thepany? Do you work all night? No. Don¡¯t do that. You¡¯ll only lose your body and mind. Thepany doesn¡¯t want loyal people, they want people who have skills they can use right away.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He was right. Kim Young-gil was a loyal person to thepany. He workedter than others and tried harder. Just like Gong Hyun-joon now. As he was about to open his mouth with a wronged expression, Yoo-hyun cut him off. ¡°Do you really think you have the skills topete with and beat your seniors? You can¡¯t answer honestly, can you?¡± ¡°It¡¯s different because of the experience. Experience.¡± ¡°I know. You just came in, so how can that make sense? But you said you want to go up quickly.¡± ¡°¡­Honestly, you can¡¯t do it without connections or backgrounds. There¡¯s no one who seeded without a line.¡± What was his definition of sess? He wanted to be an executive, so a high position seemed to be his criterion for sess. Then what did Kim Young-gil want? Did he want to be an executive like Gong Hyun-joon? He had been with him for five years, but he didn¡¯t know anything about him. But. He had something he wanted to say to him. ¡°Connections? Backgrounds? Lines? Of course they¡¯re important. No, maybe they¡¯re the most important. I know. They seem like cheating. But thepany is not a school. It¡¯s a ce where fairness and self-esteem matter and the results tell everything.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± He shouldn¡¯t hide in fear or cower in self-me. The less he had, the more confident he had to be. He had to face it with that mindset. ¡°If you want to break through and go up, you have to be a lion. You have to work twice as hard as others.¡± ¡°Me too¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t just suck up and waste time, but build up your skills so that thepany can¡¯t help but need you. Then even if you tell this shittypany to fuck off, they¡¯ll have to hold on to you.¡± If he started to produce results without regard for means and methods, the eyes of those around him would change on their own. Thepany wants such people, and the bosses want to make them their lines. ¡°¡­¡± His pupils shook violently at the words that spewed out like a machine gun. It was not something he should say to him, who had just started hispany life. It was something he should say to Kim Young-gil, who was frustrated and floundering without any tricks. He had to try harder if he had ambition. He had to grow himself so that Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader, couldn¡¯t beat him up. Maybe he looked at him with too sympathetic eyes because of his past regret? That would not be a helpful direction for Kim Young-gil either. ¡®Maybe it would be better for him to wear clothes that suit him¡­¡¯ The silence continued until his thoughts were disturbed. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun came to his senses and said. ¡°Sorry. I went too far. I¡¯m a bit drunk.¡± ¡°No, no.¡± As Yoo-hyun apologized, Seo Chang-woo waved his hand. The other peers also smiled awkwardly. But the atmosphere didn¡¯t change easily. They all seemed to be chewing on Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Whether it was preaching in front of his peers or cutting Kim Young-gil down. He went overboard when he had no right to say such things. Chapter 114: Chapter 114: Chapter 114 Alcohol is the enemy. Yoo-hyun med the awkward atmosphere on the alcohol. That¡¯s when Jin Sunmi, who was next to him, blinked her rabbit eyes and said. ¡°Wow, I didn¡¯t know you had this side of you. You¡¯re so manly. People would be surprised if they knew.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Why do other people need to know? He didn¡¯t know why, but Jin Sunmi¡¯s words stirred up something. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you were such a hard worker. No wonder¡­¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not like that.¡± Kwon Sejung, who saw him every day, had a strange misunderstanding. ¡°I thought you were just rxed, but you had a lot of effort. Well, that¡¯s why you prepared German too.¡± ¡°German?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear? He¡¯s not only good at German, but also at English, and his work is above the level of most managers. It¡¯s no wonder he passed the seminar in one go.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Min Jeonghyuk even had a proud expression on his face. That made the atmosphere go weird. ¡°Oh! That¡¯s amazing.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun is really awesome.¡± ¡°I have to work hard like that.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not my story. I just heard it from someone.¡± Yoo-hyun quickly corrected them. That was not the direction he wanted to live in. But they all looked at him with disbelief. ¡°Hey, what does it matter? I feel a little less wronged now. I thought you were just a genius.¡± ¡°He¡¯s not just a genius, he¡¯s a genius who works hard.¡± ¡°Stop saying that.¡± Genius, what! He didn¡¯t want to be noticed like this. ¡°Brother, you¡¯re really amazing.¡± ¡°Back off a bit.¡± Jin Sunmi, don¡¯t look at me like that. That¡¯s why Gong Hyunjun kept being sour. He could tell by his nce that Gong Hyunjun had a big misunderstanding. ¡°Come on, Yoo-hyun got hit by the truth, so it hurts, but he also heard some good words. Right, Hyunjun?¡± ¡°Ah, yes.¡± ¡°Yeah. Come on, let¡¯s have a drink together. It doesn¡¯t matter what others think, we just have to do well. Who has time to me others?¡± Seo Changwoo, the leader, held out his ss. nk. nk. nk. The sses shed here and there. Gong Hyunjun, who poured two drinks down his throat in a row, pushed his flushed face forward. Then he red at Yoo-hyun with a fiery look. ¡°I¡¯ll show you. How I work hard and climb up.¡± ¡°Why do you have to show me?¡± ¡°Just wait and see. I¡¯ll definitely do it.¡± Is he saying this because Jin Sunmi said he was amazing? It was such a sudden change of attitude that it was startling. ¡®Is he not drunk?¡¯ As Yoo-hyun looked at Gong Hyunjun with a doubtful eye, he saw something outside the window. There was a girl with her hands cupping her eyes next to them, looking inside. She met Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes at that moment. ¡°Huh?¡± The girl opened her mouth wide and opened the door of the pub and came in. Then she called Yoo-hyun with a bright smile on her face. ¡°Brother!¡± It was such an unexpected shout that even Yoo-hyun was surprised. The other ssmates didn¡¯t need to say anything. They all looked at Jo Euna with a stunned expression. Jo Euna smiled as if she had iron on her face. ¡°Euna, aren¡¯t you supposed to be tutoring right now?¡± ¡°I came to go to the English academy. Oh, are these your coworkers? Nice to meet you.¡± Jo Euna bowed her head and then words started popping out from everywhere. ¡°Ah, hello. I¡¯m Yoo-hyun¡¯s ssmate Byeon Jaeseung.¡± ¡°I¡¯m his best friend Kwon Sejung.¡± ¡°Haha,e sit here.¡± Even Seo Changwoo moved his seat aside and gestured for her to sit down. ¡°Thank you. You¡¯re all so cool.¡± ¡°Haha, thank you. You¡¯re really beautiful.¡± Jo Euna sat down lightly in that spot. Everyone was interested in Jo Euna who suddenly joined them. They seemed curious about many things but they had just met so they handed her a ss of alcohol first. ¡°Do you want a drink?¡± ¡°Of course, my future senior. Thank you very much.¡± The girl who came to go to the English academy smiled brightly and took the ss. She also created a good atmosphere. ¡°Hahaha, you must be a student.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m in the graduating ss this year.¡± ¡°Oh, this is fate. Let¡¯s have a drink.¡± She really blended in with the group at a fast pace. The eyes of the ssmates were all sparkling. Only Jin Sunmi¡¯s expression was serious. ¡®Could it be?¡¯ She was the most worried about Yoo-hyun and Jo Euna¡¯s rtionship in this situation. What if she was Yoo-hyun¡¯s girlfriend? Her role, which was to show her presence by spreading Yoo-hyun¡¯s news at the female employees¡¯ meeting, might be greatly reduced. For the sake of the other female senior employees who liked Yoo-hyun, that couldn¡¯t happen. ¡°I¡­¡± She was about to ask a question with a doubtful mind. Screech. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat abruptly. It was because of someone passing by outside the window. ¡°Guys, I¡¯ll go ahead. Hyung, I¡¯ll go first. Text me the bill. I¡¯ll send it to you right away.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ll pay for it.¡± Gong Hyunjun said with a determined expression and nced at Jin Sunmi. Jin Sunmi seemed to be paying attention to something else, but what did it matter? He said he would pay for it. Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up and quickly went outside. ¡°Brother, let¡¯s go together!¡± Jo Euna, who was sipping her beer, said when Yoo-hyun had already left. Yoo-hyun walked fast. Soon he lifted his head and saw a tall building. It was a famous English academy in this area. Yoo-hyun ignored Jo Euna¡¯s words and walked through the crowd that filled the hallway. There was a timetable on the front of the office on the first floor hallway. ¡®The night ss for working adults is on the fifth floor.¡¯ The current time was 9 p.m. It was impossible to attend an academy at thiste hour unless you had a strong determination. If you take a two-hour ss and go home, it will be well past midnight. Looking at the timetable, he had toe at least three times a week, which was not easy at all. Swoosh. He got off the elevator on the fifth floor and saw people lingering in the hallway. From middle-aged men to young women with fresh faces. The ss had not started yet, so they were going into their ssrooms. Yoo-hyun looked around the sses and quickly scanned the people. He saw him enter this building. But that didn¡¯t guarantee that he attended the academy. Could he be here? He must have been hoping for it inside. ¡°He really attends here.¡± He smiled when he saw Kim Younggil, who was sitting in the front row of the ssroom. Working adult intermediate C night ss. In there, Kim Younggil was confidently talking to the foreign teacher in front of him. He looked very familiar with joking with the teacher before the ss started. He must have invested a lot of time in this academy. Yoo-hyun understood why Kim Younggil came to the academy. He didn¡¯t want to show his weakness in front of those who were good at it. Instead of hiding his shame, he was honing himself from behind. That was good. He didn¡¯t see it wrong. The five years he spent with him. As Yoo-hyun saw, he was always a hard-working person. A person who acknowledged hisck and knew how to fill it up. He just didn¡¯t know how to ovee it. And that was something Yoo-hyun could help him with. Yoo-hyun¡¯s smile reflected on the ss window. Click. When Yoo-hyun came home and turned on the switch, the small space lit up brightly. It was a really humble housepared to the past. But why did it feel so cozy? Yoo-hyun put down his bag and hung his jacket on the chair at the table and boiled some water in the coffee pot. Honey that his mother sent him was perfect for hangovers. Yoo-hyun poured hot water over thick honey in a cup and sat down on a chair. A faint drunkenness rose up with the sweet scent. He pressed the button on the CD yer in the corner of the table and a gentle piano melody filled the air. Yoo-hyun leaned back on his chair and enjoyed his honey tea while listening to the music. His expensive coffee turned into honey tea, his pricey audio equipment turned into a cheap CD yer, his soft sofa turned into a hard dining chair. But his habit of calming his mind with a serene atmosphere was the same. He felt like his head was lighter as he pondered in the quiet mood. ¡°This is nice.¡± He liked this moment, then and now. It was like wrapping up his day. It didn¡¯t look much different from the past, but there was something added to his daily life. It was checking his phone messages. Yoo-hyun took out his phone from his bag. When he opened the window, dozens of unread messages popped up on the small screen. Since it wasn¡¯t a smartphone, it was hard to see all the messages at once. But it was fun to check them one by one, remembering the previous conversations. Beep. The vibration rang at that moment. -Are you having fun with your ssmates? Drink until you pass out. Don¡¯t be left out for no reason. Park Seungwoo said something he didn¡¯t mean. He replied briefly and moved on to the previous messages. -There was a big match at the gym today. Wow. Taesoo hyung was flying. You should have been there. Don¡¯t miss it tomorrow ande with us. It wasn¡¯t just Park Young-hoon, his senior from the army. -Aren¡¯t you skipping too often these days? I¡¯m bored without you. Kang Dong-shik, who he became close with at the gym, always sent him a message like this when he skipped the gym. Men have nothing to do. But he had to reply. Especially if he didn¡¯t reply to Kang Dong-shik, he would hear some useless nagging at the gym tomorrow. -Did you get home well? We finished soon after you left. Don¡¯t take Hyunjun¡¯s words to heart today. He¡¯s already having trouble with human rtions. He could have talked about it at work tomorrow, but Kwon Sejung always sent him a message like this. -Thanks for the good time. Rest well and see you tomorrow. Fighting. Seo Changwoo, the leader of the ssmate meeting, who always took care of him from behind, was the same. -Brother, did you get home well? Can I tell people what you told me today? It was such a good story. What part of it was good? Who are you going to tell? He couldn¡¯t figure out Jin Sunmi at all. Yoo-hyun snorted and sent a reply to each one of them. He received dozens of messages today alone. Family, friends, coworkers. There was nothing special. They were just asking how he was doing. What would Yoo-hyun in the past think if he saw this? Wouldn¡¯t he think they were all useless? They were not helpful for sess or had any chance of gaining anything from them. Rather, they would have felt annoying in the midst of his busy schedule. ¡°What a foolish life I lived.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled with self-mockery. Why was his vision so narrow back then? There were people right next to him who could make his life richer, but why didn¡¯t he know that? He acted like he knew everything, but he was a half-wit who knew nothing about life. The messages that filled the screen. Each line contained the feelings of people who cared about Yoo-hyun. Could he think of this as a report card for his changed life? You did well. Maybe not enough to stamp it with approval, but at least he felt confident that he was on the right path. Yoo-hyun pressed the button and looked at the messages that came before. He felt like he was reading his diary again as he remembered the emotions and situations in each word. Chapter 115: Chapter 115: Chapter 115 At that moment, I saw a message that my younger sister Han Jae-hee had sent me a while ago. She wasining about how hard it was to do the work that Yoo-hyun had requested. Come to think of it, the deadline I had asked for was almost up. Was she doing well? That was the moment Yoo-hyun thought of her. Ring. My phone rang and, as if it were a lie, Han Jae-hee¡¯s name appeared on the screen. -Check your email. Then, before I could reply, she called me. Ring. Ring. Why is she in such a hurry? -Oppa, did you see it? ¡°Hey, I just saw your message.¡± -Then check your email quickly. ¡°Ugh, fine.¡± Yoo-hyun sighed and turned on hisputer. Han Jae-hee kept talking about how hard she had worked. -You have no idea how much I suffered¡­ ¡°You did well.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded along as he opened his email. The attached file contained the character backgrounds and icons that matched them that Yoo-hyun had requested. She had followed the format of the reference material I had sent herst time. The quality wasn¡¯t too bad either. But it didn¡¯t meet Yoo-hyun¡¯s expectations. It was impossible from the start. -Are you silent? Is it crappy? ¡°No. It¡¯s not bad, but¡­¡± -Be honest. Is it bad? I didn¡¯t know what to do because I was working alone. ¡°Of course it¡¯s not easy.¡± -I followed the guide you gave me, but I couldn¡¯t really picture what it would look like when I put it on my phone. ¡°That¡¯s easy. We just have to test it on our mockup.¡± -Then what? Are the characters bad? I¡¯m weak at characters because I¡¯m into modern art. I like drawing, but drawing well is another story. She didn¡¯t say much, but she was good at talking to herself. It showed how much she loved her work. She seemed to be quite nervous too. That attitude was enough. ¡°No. You did well. You did very well, but it would be nice if you could bring out the characters more, like you said.¡± -Really? What should I do? What should I do? A memory from the past shed in my mind. -Boss, isn¡¯t it natural to ask an expert if you don¡¯t know? I think you should get help and produce results instead of struggling by yourself. Yoo-hyun, who had been lost in thought for a moment, muttered to himself. ¡°Ask an expert¡­¡± A thought crossed his mind. Maybe he had found a way to help Kim Young-gil properly. Then Han Jae-hee¡¯s voice rang out through the phone speaker. -Oppa! What do you think I should do? ¡°Huh?¡± Oh, right. It was about Han Jae-hee first. -Is it weird? Should I just redo it? Should I just throw it away? ¡°No. It¡¯s fine. It¡¯s fine, but it needs a little polishing. Don¡¯t you have any experts around you who can help you? Like a school or a club.¡± He had gone off track for a moment, but the answer was the same. If you¡¯re having trouble by yourself, just get help from an expert. No, it¡¯s better to get help and make something awesome than to hold on to something foolishly by yourself. That would be good for Yoo-hyun, but also a great asset for Han Jae-hee. -It costs money. ¡°I¡¯ll pay for it. Take this opportunity to improve your skills. Then I¡¯ll take care of you more.¡± -Really? You know you¡¯ll die if you lie. Geez, I tried to help her and this is what I get from my sister. ¡°Hey, is that what you say to your brother?¡± -Anyway, I¡¯ll look around and contact youter. She hung up the phone because she felt disadvantaged. Anyway, Han Jae-hee¡¯s case was settled for now. There was still time, so he would watch and help her when needed. There was something more important than that right now. What should I do? Yoo-hyun pulled out the Kim Young-gil problem that he had pushed aside earlier. The Apple case would be resolved soon as it should be. Then he could put out the fire right away. But that was not a fundamental solution to the problem. The Apple case was just a manifestation of Kim Young-gil¡¯s problem on the surface. He needed English to be recognized as he wanted in the future. Why did Kim Young-gil, who was working hard at anguage school, suffer from English at work? Theck of skill was the biggest reason, but the bigger problem was that he missed the point. Anguage school teacher who had never worked in apany properly could not teach business English properly. He needed proper expert help to improve his skills in a short time. And who to choose as that expert. And how to connect them. He seemed to have found the answer to his dilemma. Yoo-hyun did not hesitate to flip through his phone contacts. ¡®I¡¯m sure I saved it¡­¡¯ -James. There it was. The name of Yoo-hyun¡¯s college English teacher and the person who would be a fate for Kim Young-gil. A few dayster. ¡°I¡¯ll go ahead and take a look.¡± ¡°Okay. Good job.¡± Kim Hyun-min, who received Kim Young-gil¡¯s greeting, tilted his head. It was because he saw Kim Young-gil leave work on time for once. He quietly approached Park Seung-woo, who was talking with Yoo-hyun, and asked him. ¡°Park, did Kim have something good happen?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°No, just. He looked depressed for a while, but he looks happy now. Did he get a girlfriend or something?¡± ¡°Hey, no way.¡± ¡°Then is it because Apple has been quiettely?¡± Kim Hyun-min tilted his head and Park Seung-woo quickly answered. ¡°That¡¯s not it either.¡± ¡°Hey, what is it then? Tell me.¡± Kim Hyun-min leaned in with curiosity. Park Seung-woo sighed softly and looked at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Ask this guy.¡± ¡°Huh? Why Yoo-hyun?¡± Geez. He got mad over that. Yoo-hyun sighed inwardly and said. ¡°I introduced someone I know to Kim.¡± ¡°Not a girl, you said.¡± ¡°Not a girlfriend, a billiards friend. Kim is good at billiards, so I connected them.¡± ¡°Hey! My nickname is Park Three-cue. How can I be worse than Kim?¡± Park Seung-woo red up at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He had been like that ever since Yoo-hyun brought up billiards in front of Kim Young-gil and Park Seung-woo a few days ago. Kim Hyun-min ignored Park Seung-woo¡¯s words lightly. ¡°Oh, really? That¡¯s amazing. He¡¯s not a girl, but a guy, and Kim goes out to y billiards with him? That workaholic?¡± ¡°He seems to like it very much.¡± Kim Young-gil did love and y billiards well. But that didn¡¯t mean he would y games with strangers he didn¡¯t know. He was that busy of a person. But Kim Hyun-min soon agreed. ¡°Well. Park hasn¡¯t been able to match his level for a while.¡± ¡°Manager!¡± Park Seung-woo shouted. Yoo-hyun chuckled and moved aside slightly. It was nice to watch their bickering, but he had to answer the phone that had juste in. Ring. Yoo-hyun walked down the office corridor and pressed the call button. At the same time, English came out of the speaker. It was James¡¯s voice, Yoo-hyun¡¯s college English teacher. -Steve, how are you today? Are you doing well at work? ¡°No. I have to go home now. Did you meet Daniel?¡± -Not yet. I wanted to ask you something before that. What part should we focus on more today? ¡°Are you going to do it after billiards?¡± Yoo-hyun asked and James¡¯s cheerful voice came out. -Of course. It¡¯s fun ying billiards with Daniel. He seems to be at your level? ¡°Hey, he¡¯s better than me. Hold on.¡± Yoo-hyun quickened his pace. He sat down on the makeshift chair in the corner of the hallway and asked. ¡°What did you do so far?¡± -I fixed his tone a bit to suit the business style. And he had a habit of frowning when he spoke English. I told him not to do that. ¡°He listens well to James.¡± -He pays for the food and the game fee. He has to pay for that value. Hehe. The price James was talking about meant English coaching. To be precise, it was business English tailored for Daniel, or Kim Young-gil, an assistant manager. Yoo-hyun caught the target¡¯s characteristics. ¡°Nice job. Now try it this way.¡± -Talk. I¡¯m listening. The other person was Mark Harrison, the head of Apple¡¯s disy division. He had an unusual career path, going through a Japanesepany before joining Apple. He was familiar with Eastern etiquette. But in a bad way. He felt ignored by the other person if they didn¡¯t bow their head or speak politely in front of him. Of course, this only applied to Asians. ¡°When you greet him or do a presentation, use some Eastern manners. It sounds like you¡¯re too formal.¡± -Ah, so he cares about that stuff. Well, some people do pay attention to unnecessary things when dealing with Asians. As expected. James understood the situation right away, maybe because he had experience. If Daniel had some spare time and tact, he would have naturally adapted to that style. But he was too busy with English to do anything but follow the textbook style. That must have annoyed Mark Harrison. Considering his skills and efforts that Yoo-hyun heard from James, this was a more reasonable guess. ¡°And one more thing¡­¡± -Okay. This should be fun. He thought for a moment. How did James feel? No matter how fluent he was in English, it wouldn¡¯t be easy to y pool, eat, and teach English like a friend with a stranger. But he dly agreed to help. Yoo-hyun appreciated James for that. ¡°Thanks for making time for me.¡± -Don¡¯t mention it. I¡¯m happy to make a good friend, you know. And I should thank you for getting me into yourpany. ¡°No, you got in because you¡¯re good.¡± James had worked for a fairlyrgepany in Canada and had experience supporting corporate presentations in Korea. And he was still working as an English teacher at Inhyun University, so his status was clear. Hansung Electronics had no reason to refuse him. -Anyway, thanks to you I got a nice side job. I¡¯ll keep my promise. I¡¯ll buy you dinner sometime. It wasn¡¯t really a promise. It was just a casual remark. Of course, there was Yoo-hyun¡¯s effort to turn that casual remark into a new rtionship. -Hansung Electronics is a goodpany. Congrattions on graduating and getting hired, Steve. You¡¯ll take care of meter, right? He remembered James¡¯ joking words when they met at the graduation ceremony a while ago. He also made an effort to find James and greet him then. He even yed pool with James, which he hated, just to improve his English a little bit in the past. It was all Yoo-hyun¡¯s doing. ¡°Then let¡¯s have Daniel pay for the meal.¡± That seemed fair enough for getting a meal out of him, right? When Yoo-hyun answered with a smile, he heardughter from the other side of the phone. -Hehe. Okay. Oh, Daniel must be here. Let¡¯s talkter. ¡®I should thank him too.¡¯ Yoo-hyun hung up and thought of sending a text message to Byun Jae-seung, his colleague in the Global HRD team. He was able to move James thanks to him. Ziiing. As he fiddled with his phone, it vibrated. -Yoo-hyun, thank you. I got a good teacher thanks to you. I¡¯ll buy you dinnerter. It was a message from Kim Young-gil. This is ridiculous¡­ He was the one who asked for help, but they all said they would buy him dinner. It started as a favor for Kim Young-gil, an assistant manager who needed help with English. But James and Kim Young-gil were grateful to him for introducing them and finding them a ce. Everyone was happy with the people he introduced them to, so he couldn¡¯t help but feel good too. Maybe this is why people be matchmakers. A smile formed on Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips. Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Chapter 116 Inside the office of the mobile sales and marketing manager. Thud. ¡°¡­¡± The expression of Executive Director Jo Chan-young reflected faintly on the monitor, was not good. -HP dys theunch of its next-generation PDA? Facing difficulties in supplying parts. That was the title of an electronic newspaper article. Why was HP¡¯s news included in the news summary prepared by the LCD business division¡¯s PR team? The reason was simple. Hansung Electronics was thergest supplier of LCD panels. The interview with HP¡¯s executive implied that there was a problem with the LCD panel. There was no way to refute it, as there was indeed a problem with the HPDA3 panel that was supplied for testing a while ago. They had a usible improvement n, but HP was also showing signs of discontent with the dyed parts supply. And they even resorted to this kind of media y. ¡°Damn.¡± Ring ring. Just then, the phone rang. Why did the uneasy feeling alwayse true? -Executive Director Jo Chan-younge over right now. ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± As soon as the mobile group manager finished speaking, Executive Director Jo Chan-young really ran out. He knew from his voice that An Jun-hong, the executive director, was quite angry. And he guessed that the reason was probably right. Damn, Apple and HP are both a mess! Jo Chan-young bit his lip. After Jo Chan-young entered the mobile group manager¡¯s office. There was a loud scream inside. Even the sound of something heavy falling could be heard. The secretary outside the office looked calm as if it was a usual urrence. ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t do your best, do well! Well!¡± ¡°Yes, yes. I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± ¡°Then get out of here and fix it!¡± Jo Chan-young received back what he usually said to his subordinates from An Jun-hong, the executive director, and cautiously came out. ¡°Ah, this frustration¡­¡± He heard a sigh from behind him and Jo Chan-young clenched his teeth. He turned his head away quickly and walked briskly as soon as he met eyes with the group manager¡¯s secretary. He looked angry as if he was venting his anger on someone else. ¡°What?¡± The group manager¡¯s secretary snorted and looked at the monitor. Then she quickly typed a message on thepany messenger window. -It just ended. Your manager¡¯s face is red. He might be cranky when hees down. -Thanks, sis. Anything else? -HP is all there is. The Apple meeting seems to be over. I don¡¯t think there¡¯s anything else that oveps with you? Then the office door opened and An Jun-hong, the executive director, came out. ¡°Min-joo, how¡¯s the channelpany meeting?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve only set up a tentative date for next week. Should I make a reservation?¡± ¡°Yeah. Make a reservation and put Jo as the presenter. Let him report directly.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll let him know.¡± She nodded calmly and put her hand on the keyboard naturally. -Awesome! The channel guys areing again. Your manager will report directly. Group manager¡¯s order. -What, really? That¡¯s crazy. Across from the manager¡¯s office seat. Lee Ae-rin, who was on thepany messenger, smiled and sent a message to yoo. -yoo, I have a new schedule for the channelpany meeting. Do you want me to tell you? -Thank you. I¡¯ll buy you coffee. -Okay. Let me know when youe.^^ yoo entered Hansung Tower lobby and saw Lee Ae-rin¡¯s message. At this point, seeing that Channel Company had scheduled a meeting with Jo Chan-young, he had an idea of what was going on. Channel Company must have pushed Channel Phone 2 to the mobile phone division several times, and the mobile phone division couldn¡¯t handle it and shifted the responsibility to the LCD panel side. They even set up a report at once, which meant that there was a possibility of advancing the production schedule. Channel Phone 2 was a problem, but HPDA3 was a bigger problem. He saw the news that HP was already putting pressure on them. It was an important project, so the development team must have been on fire. The sparks would inevitably fall on the nning side as well. Unfortunately, there was only one person in charge of both projects. ¡®Shin Manager must be having a hard time.¡¯ He must be running around like crazy by now? It was his own fault anyway. So be it. yoo nodded his head when someone¡¯s voice came from behind him. It was Kim Young-gil, the assistant manager. ¡°yoo!¡± ¡°Assistant manager, you must havee back from the meeting.¡± ¡°Yeah. What about you? Oh, you went on a business trip, right? What¡¯s that?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the mock-up that came out this time.¡± ¡°The contest one? That was fast.¡± Kim Young-gil shook his head at his words. ¡°It¡¯s not finished yet.¡± ¡°Oh, I see.¡± There was a brief awkward silence. Did he remember what he said when he was drunk? He felt like he had been watching him ever since. ¡°Um, you know.¡± ¡°Yes. Please tell me.¡± ¡°Well, James¡­¡± ¡°What about James?¡± ¡°Just. Thank you for introducing him to me.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Kim Young-gil looked away and answered. Why was it so hard to say thank you? yoo held back theughter that rose up. ¡°Well¡­ James helped me a lot. Let me buy you a meal.¡± ¡°Really? I¡¯m fine with that.¡± ¡°Yeah. Let¡¯s do that.¡± The corners of Kim Young-gil¡¯s mouth lifted slightly. That¡¯s when they were standing side by side in front of the elevator. Ding. The elevator door on the first floor opened and Shin Chan-yong, the section chief, came out. His gloomy face looked exactly like Kim Young-gil¡¯s a while ago. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°¡­¡± yoo greeted him, but he didn¡¯t even nce at him and walked away. Thud. He even pushed Kim Young-gil¡¯s shoulder. How rude! When he turned around, he had already passed by. yoo checked on Kim Young-gil. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Yeah. I¡¯m fine. He¡¯s always like that.¡± He¡¯s such a nice person. That¡¯s why he got everything taken away by Shin Chan-yong, the section chief. -What¡¯s the point of working hard like a fool? His performance is like that. You have to be smart. He remembered what Shin Chan-yong had said to mock Kim Young-gil in the past. ¡°What are you doing? Let¡¯s go up.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Of course, things are different now. And the oue has changed too. The one who had some leeway was Kim Young-gil. And the one who lost everything because of his greed was Shin Chan-yong. HP, Channel, Apple. All of them were big projects that had been put on hold. The mobile sales and marketing manager and his team had to go through a stormy time. Among them, Apple was the one that went well. ¡°Kim, assistant manager, you must feel relieved now?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. They said it was Apple¡¯s fault. But they didn¡¯t apologize?¡± The cause of the problem was the new Apple chip. It behaved abnormally unlike the promised specs. It was clear that yoo¡¯s discovery and Kim Young-gil¡¯s analysis helped with the verification. But they didn¡¯t apologize. ¡°What do you mean apologize? You should be grateful that they let it go quietly. Right?¡± Manager Kim Hyun-min asked and Kim Young-gil pursed his lips. He looked like he had something to say with his hands on his knees and his nose red up. ¡°I¡­¡± Everyone in the meeting room looked at Kim Young-gil. At that moment, Kim Young-gil bowed his head deeply. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Hey, hey, what are you talking about? Why are you sorry?¡± Kim Hyun-min waved his hands frantically and was so flustered that no one else could say anything. But Kim Young-gil continued to speak. ¡°I showed you my poor side because it was hard.¡± ¡°¡­¡± His sincere voice echoed in the meeting room. ¡°I felt so inadequate that I couldn¡¯t muster up the courage.¡± ¡°¡­¡± It was also courage to admit one¡¯s shorings. Today, Kim Young-gil showed courage that yoo had never experienced before. What made him like this? ¡°But thank you all for helping me first.¡± Kim Young-gil looked at yoo¡¯s eyes. Then he bowed his head again. ¡°I¡¯ll try to reach out first from now on.¡± ¡°¡­¡± As the extremely serious atmosphere continued, no one could open their mouths. They just exchanged nces as if to say what was going on. Then Kim Hyun-min chuckled. ¡°What is this? Hey, Park, assistant manager. He¡¯s worse than you.¡± ¡°Manager.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that stuff and use honorifics properly. What is yoo? Don¡¯t act like you¡¯re close and cause trouble for yoo.¡± ¡°Yes, yes. I got it. yoo is fine, right?¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s go in, Jun-ki.¡± yoo smiled and led him inside thepany. Chapter 117: Chapter 117: Chapter 117 Kang Joon-ki opened the huge entrance door and stepped inside, blinking his surprised eyes. In the center of the spacious marble floor, there was arge TV that looked like it was 80 inches. On the ceiling, TVs that were about 40 inches long were connected horizontally, disying a long screen. On the side, there were a reception desk, a customer service room, a conference room, and all kinds of foreigners upying the seats. It was a fresh shock for him, who had only worked in a cramped space like a factory. ¡®Even the receptionistdy is pretty!¡¯ Kang Joon-ki, who was checking the visitors, handed over his ID card and stood nkly. ¡°Joon-ki, what are you doing? Hurry up and write your purpose of visit.¡± ¡°Ah, yeah. Okay.¡± Then the receptionist said to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Is he your acquaintance, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Yes. He¡¯s my friend. We met at work.¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s amazing. Hohoho.¡± Kang Joon-ki whispered to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Do you know her?¡± ¡°Yeah. I greeted her once before.¡± He hade every morning to find the next-generation mobile phone conference, and they had be familiar with each other. Just enough to say hello? That alone made Kang Joon-ki¡¯s eyes fill with envy. He took the visitor card and followed Yoo-hyun. ¡°Hohoho.¡± A group of female employees passed byughing. There were so many people who looked good enough to make his eyes sparkle. Did this guy work in a ce like this? Jealousy. But the female employees suddenly changed direction. Were they evening this way? Did they notice him staring? But suddenly the female employees stopped. ¡°Oh, Yoo-hyun. Did you go out for work?¡± ¡°Ah, I have a visitor.¡± ¡°Oh? Is it Semi Electronics? I saw it on the visitor list.¡± ¡°You have a good memory, Ahrin.¡± ¡°Hoho, no big deal.¡± They were talking very friendly. Kang Joon-ki felt a great sense of alienation in their conversation. That was just the beginning. ¡°Yoo-hyun, hello.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, how are you?¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, let¡¯s have a coffeeter.¡± Yoo-hyun, Yoo-hyun, Yoo-hyun. From taking the elevator to the 12th floor and arriving at the conference room. In less than 10 minutes, he seemed to have greeted all kinds of female employees. They all had very kind and bright expressions. Even the cleaningdy who came out of the bathroom next to the conference room greeted Yoo-hyun warmly. ¡®What the hell is he?¡¯ He understood why he didn¡¯t pay any attention to women at the alumni meeting he went to recently. He didn¡¯t seem to have any reason to do so. Thud. Lim Han-seop, who put his luggage on the conference table, said. ¡°Wow, Yoo-hyun. You¡¯re amazing.¡± ¡°Senior, just speakfortably. There¡¯s only us here.¡± ¡°Should I? But you¡¯re really popr.¡± Lim Han-seop seemed to have the same feeling. He asked what he couldn¡¯t ask because of his pride. Kang Joon-ki expected Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. ¡°It¡¯s just that I got close to them by greeting them.¡± ¡°Really? Thepany atmosphere must be good.¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s a nice ce.¡± That¡¯s it? Just by greeting them? No way! Kang Joon-ki bit his lower lip hard and muttered. ¡°¡­did you do?¡± ¡°What did you say, Joon-ki?¡± ¡°How did you do it?¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°I mean, how did you make them all like you?¡± He looked at Yoo-hyun with burning eyes. He wanted to know desperately. What is he talking about? Yoo-hyunughed incredulously. ¡°Hey, what do you mean like me? It¡¯s just greeting them.¡± ¡°No. That can¡¯t be true.¡± Kang Joon-ki wrapped his head with both hands. ¡°Oh my god, this idiot. Be quiet. You¡¯re embarrassing me.¡± ¡°Team leader, why can¡¯t I do it?¡± He spat out words mixed with self-mockery. With an expression of giving up on the world, Lim Han-seop clicked his tongue. ¡°What do you mean you can¡¯t do it? Sigh¡­ Yoo-hyun, I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°No problem. He always does that.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t do it¡­¡± Yoo-hyun ignored Kang Joon-ki¡¯s words and said to Lim Han-seop. ¡°Oh, senior. As I told you before, we might not be able to see our manager today.¡± ¡°I know. But I¡¯ll be ready anyway.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll let you know when I call youter.¡± ¡°Thank you. For giving me this opportunity.¡± ¡°I¡¯m grateful that you think so.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head and went outside. The preparation was over. It was time to start the main page. About 30 minutester. Inside the conference room on the 12th floor. Jo Chan-young, the director, and Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader, sat in the center of the long table. On the opposite side of the table, the staff of the third part were sitting, and Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager, was standing on the podium. On the screen, there was a report titled ¡®Next-generation budget-friendly full-touch phone¡¯. Executive Director Jo Chan-young nced at Yoo-hyun. He didn¡¯t expect much from the report. He was so busy that he had postponed it a couple of times before. But he made time today because of a single word from the newbie. -As you told me, I focused on my work and thought hard, and I think I came up with a good idea. I really want to show it to you. He felt a bit sorry for him because he had misunderstood him in the previous Hyunil Automobile case. And he came to him first and said that, so it was hard to refuse. He was going to postpone it again if possible, but strangely, his afternoon schedule was all canceled or dyed, and he had a lot of free time. He was sure it would be boring, but a promise was a promise. He sat down out of obligation. Wasn¡¯t it just a simple report? Executive Director Jo Chan-young looked around and asked with a puzzled expression. ¡°Why do we have to do it in the central conference room? And who are these people?¡± Assistant ManagerPark Seung-woo recalled what Yoo-hyun had said when he reserved the conference room, and opened his mouth. ¡°Since we all made this together, we all attended. I thought it would be good to have everyone here when we reflect your instructions.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Executive Director Jo Chan-young tilted his head and pursed his lips. He didn¡¯t seem very pleased. It was inevitable. He was already headache from the important projects that were all messed up, and they were all gathered here to talk about the useless contest. So he had to make good use of this opportunity. Executive Director Jo Chan-young¡¯s expectations were zero, so even a small impact could make a big impression. If possible, he wanted to make a big impact and shake his mindpletely. He had to make him think that the contest result was his lifeline. It seemed irrelevant, but Executive Director Jo Chan-young was the key member who would determine the sess of this contest, in Yoo-hyun¡¯s opinion. ¡°Shall we start?¡± ¡°Yes. Just do as you prepared.¡± As Yoo-hyun nodded, Assistant ManagerPark Seung-woo began his presentation. Crackling. While the intro was ying, Executive Director Jo Chan-young flipped through the printout on his desk. There were 50 pages of content printed two per page. He had been in this business for almost 30 years. He could tell at a nce whether this content was copied from somewhere or not. ¡®Did they make all this themselves?¡¯ He looked up at Assistant ManagerPark Seung-woo again. His posture and voice werepletely different from before. ¡®What happened to him?¡¯ Executive Director Jo Chan-young¡¯s eyes shook. Yoo-hyun signaled Assistant ManagerPark Seung-woo with his eyes. It was a sign to turn the page. -Assistant Manager, there¡¯s too much content, so don¡¯t spend too much time on one page. I¡¯ll time it and send you a signal. As if they had coordinated with Yoo-hyun, Assistant ManagerPark Seung-woo continued his presentation well. ¡°This time¡­¡± When he announced the concept, he briefly pointed out the main points. When he showed the back data, he emphasized it clearly. When he talked about the schedule, he followed the overall flow. When he talked about the backup n, he provided convincing evidence. Assistant ManagerPark Seung-woo spoke quickly but did not miss the core points. At some point. Assistant ManagerPark Seung-woo¡¯s gaze moved away from Yoo-hyun and toward the whole audience. It was a sign that he had fully immersed himself in his presentation. Yoo-hyun saw him as a solo violinist who turned on the strings in arge auditorium. His rough breathing and rhythm made the serious movement of the strings attract people¡¯s attention. Hepletely dominated therge space alone. He suited the protagonist well, although he always stood behind and hid himself. Should I say he had a stage constitution? He just didn¡¯t have a proper stage for him until now. ¡®You¡¯ve grown a lot.¡¯ Yoo-hyun watched his presentation, which was like his performance, with pride, knowing his hidden efforts better than anyone else. The 30 minutes passed like a lie. The expressions of the part members who saw Assistant ManagerPark Seung-woo¡¯s presentation for the first time were tinged with curiosity. ¡®Was he that good?¡¯ ¡®He¡¯s good?¡¯ It wasn¡¯t just surprise. They were good colleagues, but alsopetitors with good intentions. Who wouldn¡¯t want to do better? Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly at the slight tension that entered the conference room. They were getting ready to create harmony together after being stimted by Assistant ManagerPark Seung-woo. Executive Director Jo Chan-young¡¯s question was a signal. ¡°The price is half of the existing HPDA3 panel?¡± ¡°Yes, sir. That¡¯s the current situation.¡± Assistant ManagerPark Seung-woo handed over the note. ¡°We are currently considering domesticating the touch panel. If we apply it, we can save an additional 10% of the cost. And.¡± ¡°Is there more?¡± Manager Choi Min-hee added a harmony with the details. If she had to express her with an instrument, wouldn¡¯t it be a piano? She was specialized in solo, but when she coborated like this, she enhanced the brilliance of the solo performer with her rich experience and skill. ¡°Yes. If we integrate the chip and the touch panel, we can save up to 30% more. We think that¡¯s possible.¡± ¡°Hmm, that¡¯s big.¡± ¡°The production speed improvement will have a bigger effect than the cost reduction.¡± When she was backed up, her weakness of being nervous and burdened was hidden. She maximized her fast and meticulous advantages in the gap where the spotlight missed. ¡°Is it really possible to increase the production speed by two times?¡± ¡°By changing the liquid crystal deposition method and integrating the circuit parts, it is possible to increase it by four times.¡± ¡°Has it been verified?¡± Kim Young-gil, the Assistant Manager, supplemented the sharp question. ¡°Yes. We contacted the HPDA3 process line and the circuit and panel side, and they replied that it was theoretically possible.¡± ¡°Where¡¯s the data?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll show you. It¡¯s included in the appendix data.¡± ¡°No, never mind. Just tell me.¡± ¡°Yes. Here, if the touch panel domestication that the preceding development team is doing seeds, we can embed it in the circuit parts and increase the production speed even more.¡± Kim Young-gil was a cello. He made a dull but serious and slow but solid sound with a low pitch range. He didn¡¯t seem to stand out, but his deep performance added depth to the sound. Lee Chan-ho was a vi that showed his presence between the violin and cello. ¡°The preparation for the mockup is¡­¡± Kim Hyun-min, the section chief, was a contrabass that held the center of the whole orchestra with the lowest sound. ¡°The personnel allocation is ording to the schedule¡­¡± Their performances, which seemed to go in different directions, began to create harmony in one direction. Thump thump. His heart raced at their first rehearsal, which was clumsy and dull. He felt a thrill from his fingertips that had been moving constantly to tune them. Yoo-hyun looked at his hand for a long time. Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Chapter 118 The presentation was not only meaningful to Yoo-hyun. Jo Chan-young, the executive director, was also quite surprised. ¡®Are these guys really the same third part of the product nning team?¡¯ They were nothing like the product nning team he had known, either in their speech or in their preparation. He hid his astonishment and maintained a serious expression. ¡°This seems like a lot of talk, but¡­ what do you think, Team Leader Oh?¡± Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader, quickly rolled his eyes. He had not seen the presentation content before. To be honest, he thought it was good. But Jo Chan-young¡¯s reaction did not seem very favorable. There were many constraints, so it was understandable. ¡°Well, I think the idea is good. And they worked hard on the preparation.¡± ¡°Do you think so? Can you take responsibility for it?¡± ¡°Yes? Ah¡­ of course, this was all checked by Manager Kim¡­¡± Oh Jae-hwan chose to shift the responsibility to someone else. Jo Chan-young turned his head to Kim Hyun-min, the Manager. ¡°Can you take responsibility for this, Manager Kim?¡± ¡°If they presented such a good idea and a concrete n, of course the responsibility should be on us. I think it¡¯s good enough.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Jo Chan-young quietly turned the pages of the printout. It was challenging but realistic. If they could really produce it like this, it would sell well in the mobile phone division. ¡®Maybe this could really rece HPDA3.¡¯ ording to sources, HP had another reason for ming the parts supplier. They said that the PDA development itself was dyed. If that was true, then there was nothing the parts supplier could say. They just had to supply the products ording to the schedule of the superior. The problem was that even if they met the schedule, the production schedule could be dyed because of the PDA development dy. They had to stop all the lines that they were setting up now. HP was a long-time customer, but they had to prepare for this situation. But there was something that bothered him. ¡°Honestly, the content is tempting. I acknowledge that they worked hard.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°But can you really implement all of this? The schedule seems tight. You can¡¯t afford any mistakes.¡± It was not just that they could not afford any mistakes. They needed all the rted departments to be ready. That was something that Park Seung-woo, the Assistant Manager, could not do alone, no matter how good his idea was. Someone above him had to move. In other words, Jo Chan-young¡¯s question was whether he could move him right now. It also meant that this was not enough. Swish. Park Seung-woo turned his head and looked at Yoo-hyun. He remembered their conversation a while ago. -I hope we can do a demo at this presentation. -Why? It¡¯s not a real contest. Why do we have to push ourselves? -We need your help to make our schedule possible. And moving the rted departments too. -Well, that¡¯s true. It would be helpful. But can you do it? It was a tight schedule. ording to Lee Chan-ho, it worked for now. But he thought it was not enough to just show an image. Yoo-hyun took it and did some more work on it. And he saw the result a few days ago. ¡°Sir, we have prepared something for that. Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± As Park Seung-woo nodded his head, Yoo-hyun moved quickly. Yoo-hyun took out a mockup from under the table and ced it in front of Jo Chan-young. Red, blue, green. It was a mockup with three different colors of cases. ¡°Did you check this out, Team Leader Oh?¡± ¡°Yes? Ah, I¡­ I was busy with HP stuff.¡± ¡°Hmm, I guess Manager Kim really took care of everything.¡± Jo Chan-young muttered to himself and picked up the red mockup. It looked usible from the outside, but he was more surprised when he touched the screen. The background image matched the color of the case. The character and icons inside were surprisingly well-matched too. He did not like it personally, but his young daughter would love it very much. ¡®This is aplete phone?¡¯ He had seen many mockups before, but he had never seen one with such quality. He thought they would just put an image on an LCD panel. But they made a whole product out of it. The most surprising thing was that it did not look like a panel that maximized cost reduction at all. Even the touch performance was not bad. If this level of performance could meet real usage conditions, it seemed possible to mass-produce it. Rather, he felt like he had been making unnecessary over-spec products until now. Jo Chan-young pressed his surprised chest and asked. ¡°Where did you make this mockup?¡± ¡°Semi Electronics.¡± ¡°A newpany. Did the development team support it?¡± ¡°They just checked it. Lee Chan-ho was in charge.¡± ¡°Did they provide the images inside too?¡± Yoo-hyun answered Jo Chan-young¡¯s detailed questions without hesitation. ¡°I prepared those.¡± ¡°Huh¡­¡± Jo Chan-young looked at Lee Chan-ho and Yoo-hyun in turn. ¡®You prepared it without the development team? How did you manage to do such detailed parts? Is this what the newbie said about reflecting the idea?¡¯ He wanted to dig deeper, but there were many people watching. He could not show his ignorance in front of the young employees. Jo Chan-young looked at the mockup again. The presentation content was something that anyone could do with some brain work and time. But making a mockup that even the development team could not make properly was not an easy task. If it was easy, they would not have made such crappy mockups for the exhibitions. ¡°Did they say they could make domestic touch panels too?¡± ¡°Yes. I looked into severalpanies, but this one had the best price and stability. The pre-development team also confirmed that it looked good from the data.¡± ¡°Huh, really¡­ why did everyone else waste their time?¡± Jo Chan-young could not understand. Then Kim Hyun-min, the Manager, opened his mouth. ¡°Mr. Jo, I thought you might be interested in meeting the people from thepany, so I asked them to wait. Do you want to see them?¡± ¡°You asked them to wait? Did you anticipate that?¡± ¡°Yes. I had a feeling you would look for them.¡± ¡°Is this¡­ the same product nning team I know?¡± Mr. Jo Chan-young, the executive director, asked incredulously. Mr. Kim Hyun-min, the Manager, smiled wryly. ¡°Who else would it be? Haha.¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was a moment of awkward silence after Mr. Kim Hyun-min¡¯s ill-timed joke. ¡°Ah, Mr. Kim, you¡¯re so funny. Let¡¯s just listen to them first. Hehehe.¡± Fortunately, Mr. Jo Chan-young didn¡¯t make a big deal out of it. Then, the people who were listening with their eyes wide open started tough along. ¡°Haha. Hahaha.¡± Among them was Mr. Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader. He was stunned right now. It was a report that would have been rejected long ago. But somehow, he managed to listen to it all, and even answered the questions thoroughly. He thought that would be enough, but he even brought out a mock-up and had thepany ready to go. It was as if he read Mr. Jo Chan-young¡¯s mind and made a perfect report. ¡®Why didn¡¯t I pay attention to him before¡­¡¯ He regretted it in his eyes. Mr. Oh Jae-hwan was feeling anxious when it happened. Squeak. The door of the conference room opened and Mr. Lim Han-seop, the assistant manager of Semi Electronics, and Mr. Kang Jun-ki entered the room. Yoo-hyun, who guided them to their seats, said. ¡°I¡¯ve already opened it on myptop, so you can just start.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Mr. Lim Han-seop nodded to Yoo-hyun and bowed his head to Mr. Jo Chan-young. ¡°Mr. Jo, hello. I¡¯m Lim Han-seop, the assistant manager of the sales team at Semi Electronics.¡± ¡°Just rx. Rx.¡± Maybe it was because of the mood? Mr. Jo Chan-young gestured casually like a friendly person. ¡°Hehehe.¡± He even tried to lighten up the atmosphere with augh. Of course, from Mr. Lim Han-seop¡¯s perspective, it was not easy at all. How should he start? How much time should he use? He really wanted to do well on this important report, but he didn¡¯t know what to do. The gazes that came at him felt like they were choking him. That¡¯s when Yoo-hyun whispered to him. ¡°You¡¯ve already done the mock-up demo, so just mention the specs and schedule for 5 minutes, and emphasize the reliability part for the touchponents. It should take 15 minutes in total. Leave 10 minutes for questions.¡± ¡°¡­Oh. Yeah, that sounds good.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re having trouble speaking, just show them the screen. It¡¯ll be fine. I¡¯ve already delivered the printed report, so they¡¯ll look at it themselves.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and leaned back. It felt like his dark vision brightened up like magic. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Mr. Lim Han-seop nodded to Yoo-hyun and started his report. And 25 minutester. The whole report ended with Mr. Jo Chan-young¡¯s smile. Mr. Jo Chan-young looked very happy today. Heplimented the part members including Mr. Park Seung-woo, and had a separate tea time with the Semi Electronics staff. He also thanked Yoo-hyun for his hard work. Watching him, Yoo-hyun wondered. What kind of person is Mr. Jo Chan-young? To Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes, he was just an ordinary executive. If everything goes as nned, he will be dismissed from his contract next year. He was curious. So he asked Mr. Park Seung-woo, who was sitting across from him on a bench in the smoking area on the first floor. ¡°Mr. Park, what kind of person is our director?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ Sometimes he seems like an old-fashioned jerk, but sometimes he seems very cultured.¡± ¡°And when he gets angry, I wonder why he acts like that.¡± ¡°Puhahaha, right? Anyway, he¡¯s not very nice. But well, he¡¯s not too bad either?¡± ¡°I guess so.¡± Mr. Park Seung-woo¡¯s evaluation was simr to his own. But when he heard what he said next, it wasn¡¯t. ¡°Do you know why I say he¡¯s not too bad even though I get scolded every day?¡± ¡°Because he doesn¡¯t swear at you?¡± ¡°No. He¡¯s actually a very caring person.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. He even came to the funeral when my grandmother passed away. It was pretty far away.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± He didn¡¯t know that. ¡°He takes care of all the condolences. From the employees to the directors. I thought it was easy, but it wasn¡¯t.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not easy.¡± ¡°Yeah. He¡¯s just a bit peculiar in his expression, but he¡¯s a good person.¡± That¡¯s why, he never saw anyone gossiping about Mr. Jo Chan-young behind his back. He was a humane person. He didn¡¯t look into his heart, but at least he wasn¡¯t a trash. Yoo-hyun asked bluntly. ¡°Then what about Mr. Lee Kyung-hoon, the team leader?¡± ¡°Noment. I don¡¯t want to give you any prejudice.¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t look very nice.¡± ¡°He¡¯s very political and greedy. He¡¯s capable, but too selfish.¡± How did Mr. Park Seung-woo know that? He was usually careful about judging others, so he was curious. ¡°How do you know?¡± ¡°Well, my colleague¡­¡± He told him how Mr. Lee Kyung-hoon took away the bonus money from his colleague, and made him do personal errands at his house. That was amon story. But what Yoo-hyun experienced from Mr. Lee Kyung-hoon was much worse. He was a person who would never help thepany or its future. ¡°I see.¡± ¡°Yeah. So be careful. I think he has a crush on you.¡± ¡°Will you protect me?¡± ¡°Puhaha, of course. Do you think I¡¯m a mentor for nothing?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled at Mr. Park Seung-woo, whoughed heartily. ¡®I¡¯ll protect you.¡¯ For the sake of the people he worked with, he had to get rid of Mr. Lee Kyung-hoon. The problem was before that. He had to survive the contest period that was right in front of him. He had to stop him from interfering and lead him to sess. At the same time, he had to prepare topletely destroy him. He needed to move more busily. ¡°Shall we go?¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s go.¡± Yoo-hyun walked with determination. Once he decided, he never backed down. It was the same in his new life. Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Chapter 119 Inside an empty conference room next to the sales team. Director Lee Kyunghoon spoke in a friendly voice that did not suit him. ¡°Team Leader Oh, it¡¯s been a while since we had tea together, right?¡± ¡°Yes, Director.¡± ¡°Hey, rx. We¡¯re both team leaders, no need to be so formal. Hahaha.¡± ¡°Yes? Oh, yes. I was just reminded of the old days¡­¡± On the other hand, Director Oh Jaehwan looked very ufortable. ¡°Haha, yeah. We worked together back then. The people these days don¡¯t have the same passion as we did.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± He knew him better than anyone else because they had worked together. Director Lee Kyunghoon was a very difficult person to deal with. In some ways, he was harder to handle than Executive Director Jo Chanyoung. Gulp. He swallowed his saliva as Director Lee Kyunghoon smiled at him. Then he slowly started to bring up the main point. ¡°I heard that Executive Director Jo made a slight mistake.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°The contest. The contest. The one where you used HPDA3 as a backup.¡± ¡°Ah¡­ It seemed like the person in charge liked the report. He even gave us some money for dinner.¡± ¡°Oh, my. At this rate, Manager Kim will rise up quickly.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Director Lee Kyunghoon stabbed Director Oh Jaehwan¡¯s chest with a dagger. He lifted his lips slightly as he saw his anxious eyes start to tremble. ¡°Haha, I¡¯m just kidding. Manager Kim is not much different from you in terms of skills. It¡¯s time for him to get promoted, right? If he does well, he might even get a team leader position.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry, you have the ability, right?¡± He pretended to back off and stabbed him deeper. Director Oh Jaehwan¡¯s eyelids fluttered. He seemed to feel a sense of crisis. That was enough for him. He would take care of the rest himself. Given his timid personality, he would struggle to keep his team leader position. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll take care of everything for you.¡± ¡°Director¡­ Thank you.¡± ¡°Haha, what are you talking about? We¡¯re family, we help each other out.¡± Director Lee Kyunghoonughed. Director Lee Kyunghoon patted Director Oh Jaehwan¡¯s shoulder and got up from his seat. ¡°Let¡¯s do well together.¡± ¡°Yes, Director.¡± Then he took out his phone. His lips that had been lifted up went down and his sharp eyes became thinner. It was his expression that came out habitually when he had something in mind. That evening. The members of Part 3 gathered in one ce with happy faces. ¡°Hey, we got some money from the person in charge and you chose a soup ce?¡± ¡°This ce is a specialty. We can use the leftover money next time.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? Manager Kim said he would pay for the first round.¡± ¡°Then he can pay for the second round. And Manager Park can pay for the third round.¡± ¡°Puhahaha, our Chanho is the leader of organization. Good. Good.¡± Lee Chanho corrected them and Manager Kim Hyunminughed loudly. Anything made himugh in this situation. It was not a real contest, but it moved Executive Director Jo Chanyoung¡¯s heart. That was an achievement in itself. And it was their first achievement that they achieved by working together. How could they not be happy? ¡°But why is Yoo-hyun not here yet?¡± ¡°He said he got an important phone call.¡± ¡°Really? He¡¯s such a main character type of guy.¡± Manager Kim Hyunmin suddenly remembered something and poked Kim Younggil assistant manager¡¯s side. ¡°Ah, Assistant Manager Kim. You know what I said before. That Yoo-hyun knows how to read people¡¯s minds. That¡¯s true, you know?¡± ¡°Hey, just because he studied psychology for two years doesn¡¯t mean he can read people¡¯s minds. That¡¯s nonsense. Right?¡± Assistant Manager Kim shook his head and asked the others. But their reactions were strange. Manager Choi Minhee, who always opposed Manager Kim Hyunmin¡¯s words, shook her head too. ¡°No. It makes sense.¡± ¡°I worked with him too and he did everything as if he read my mind. Thanks to him, it was so easy to make the mockup at Semi Electronics.¡± Even Lee Chanho, who usually didn¡¯t mention Yoo-hyun much, agreed. ¡°See? It¡¯s true, right?¡± ¡°No way.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you bet on it then?¡± Manager Kim Hyunmin suggested and Assistant Manager Kim hesitated for a moment before opening his mouth. ¡°¡­Fine. Let¡¯s do this then.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression was not very good after finishing the call. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± He even sighed. He was about to make another call, but he put his phone in his pocket. ¡®I¡¯ll check it outter.¡¯ He sorted out his thoughts and entered the soup ce. He received a warm greeting from the soup cedy as usual and opened the sliding door to the inner room. Squeak. The part members who were sitting down turned their heads at the same time. But they all had strange expressions. It was as if they were waiting for Yoo-hyun toe. ¡°What? Is something wrong?¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, sit here for a second.¡± Yoo-hyun sat on the cushion that Manager Kim Hyunmin offered him. There were four cups overturned in the middle of the table. Assistant Manager Kim Younggil, who was sitting across from him, put both hands on the ends of the cups with a serious expression and asked him. ¡°I¡¯m going to ask you a question. Pick one of these cups that has a coin in it.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh¡­¡± Assistant Manager Kim was stunned for a moment when Yoo-hyun asked back. He was so focused on the bet that he didn¡¯t expect a question. Then Manager Kim Hyunmin waved his hand impatiently. ¡°Hey, hey, just pick one. If you get it right, Assistant Manager Kim will buy you food for life. Right?¡± Manager Kim Hyunmin kept blinking one eye and Assistant Manager Kim reluctantly nodded. ¡°Yeah. Sure.¡± ¡°Then what if I get it wrong?¡± ¡°Hey, what do you mean? Do you think I would take money from my junior?¡± This condition is too generous, isn¡¯t it? Yoo-hyun looked around quietly. They all seemed to be waiting for his choice. Manager Kim Hyunmin must have prepared this event to lighten up the mood of the part. And Assistant Manager Kim just bit into it. Then should I y along with my cute seniors? ¡°Are you really going to buy me food for life?¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± ¡°I like expensive things, you know?¡± ¡°It¡¯s, it¡¯s fine.¡± It doesn¡¯t look fine at all, you know? Yoo-hyun smirked. Assistant Manager Kim was not good at deceiving people. His natural expression could not be hidden even if he tried. When Yoo-hyun put his hand on one of the cups, Assistant Manager Kim¡¯s Adam¡¯s apple moved. His heart rate went up and his eyelids trembled. His lips curled up slightly, as if he was not nervous but already drunk with the uing victory. He had never seen such a lively expression on him before. It was like he was waiting for the lottery announcement. Swish. Yoo-hyun suppressed augh and moved his hand. Then, not only Kim Young Gil, but everyone¡¯s eyes followed his movement. They were all focused on this. With just one swipe of his hand over the four cups, he had the answer. He wondered why Kim Young Gil had made such a reckless bet. ¡®What should I do?¡¯ Should he let Kim Young Gil win, or lose? Yoo-hyun looked at Kim Young Gil¡¯s expression and pondered. If he could do both, it would be reasonable to choose the most beneficial option. ¡°Can I guess the answer?¡± ¡°Uh, sure. Sure.¡± As Yoo-hyun raised his hand over one cup, Kim Young Gil¡¯s eyes wrinkled and Kim Hyun Min¡¯s manager bit his lower lip. That¡¯s when Yoo-hyun opened his mouth. ¡°The cup with the coin is¡­¡± Gulp. The expressions of the people who swallowed their saliva were amusing. ¡°It¡¯s not here.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kim Young Gil¡¯s eyes widened and Manager Kim Hyun-min mouth opened wide. At the moment of joy and sorrow. ¡°There is no coin in the cup.¡± Yoo-hyun confirmed it. ¡°Woahhhhhhh!¡± At the same time, a cheer as loud as when they advanced to the round of 16 in the World Cup echoed in the room. ¡°See? I was right, right? Hahahaha.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± Kim Hyun Min¡¯s managerughed and pointed his finger at him, and the people also held their stomachs. Everyone wasughing except for Kim Young Gil, who looked like he had lost everything in the world. Yoo-hyun smiled slyly and calmly set up a spoon and chopsticks on the table. Kim Young Gil asked with a nk expression. ¡°Yoo-hyun¡­ Is it real?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°No, I mean¡­ Did you really read my mind?¡± His words drew everyone¡¯s attention. What is this guy talking about? ¡°Of course not.¡± Yoo-hyunughed as if he couldn¡¯t believe it and sprinkled some sauce on Park Seung Woo¡¯s empty sauce te. Then Park Seung Woo shouted. ¡°Look at this. I was thinking that my sauce was just empty, but he knew it like a ghost.¡± ¡°Huh! Really?¡± It was getting more and more ridiculous. That¡¯s when it happened. A shadow appeared out of nowhere and pped Park Seung Woo on the back. p! ¡°Ouch.¡± It was the fierce touch of the olddy who brought the pork soup. ¡°You¡¯re weird if you don¡¯t know that it¡¯s empty. Park manager, why are you picking a fight for no reason?¡± ¡°Auntie, that¡¯s not what I meant. Yoo-hyun is amazing at reading people¡¯s minds.¡± ¡°Ugh, you¡¯re just clueless. Isn¡¯t that right?¡± ¡°Hahaha, yes.¡± ¡°Look at that, you bastard. Come on, everyone. Don¡¯t mind Park manager¡¯s nonsense and enjoy the service.¡± ¡°Oh, thank you!¡± Kim Young Gil grabbed the ss with a grateful expression at the olddy¡¯s kindness. The mood was lively again, but Park Seung Woo was still unhappy. It was all because of the olddy¡¯s words. ¡°He treats Yoo-hyun specially because he¡¯s big.¡± ¡°Why are you only taking care of Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°He¡¯s handsome, polite, and takes good care of his clueless seniors. What else do you want me to say?¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was a reason why the olddy liked Yoo-hyun so much. Thanks to Yoo-hyun connecting her to a tutor, her daughter Jung Ye Seul was studying hard. That wasn¡¯t all. ¡°Did you hear Yoo-hyun? I didn¡¯t sell this ce because of what he said. And now the prices around here are going up.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes. Oh my, I would have lost so much money if I had sold it then.¡± The olddy didn¡¯t sell her ce because of what Yoo-hyun said, and she benefited from it financially. ¡®It shouldn¡¯t be now?¡¯ ording to Yoo-hyun¡¯s memory, this ce was redeveloped seven yearster. That¡¯s when the price of this area skyrocketed. Anyway, since having it was more profitable than selling it, he gave her some advice as a consultant. ¡°Auntie, is that true?¡± ¡°Why would I lie?¡± But Manager Kim Hyun-min expression didn¡¯t look good. ¡®Does that guy know how to invest too?¡¯ Kim Hyun Min¡¯s manager spected. ¡®The Psychology of Investing¡¯ was not a bestseller by chance. Psychology works well for stock and real estate investing. But it seemed that he already had some experience as well. The proof was that he knew how to spot and advise onmercial properties. And that too in a short period of time to make a profit. Manager Kim Hyun-min eyes sparkled as if he had found a treasure. Chapter 120: Chapter 120: Chapter 120 Thedy greeted us at the door. ¡°Have a good time, everyone.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ck, thud. The door closed, and it was the moment when Kim Hyun-min, the Manager was about to spit out the words he had been holding back. But Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, asked first. ¡°Yoo-hyun! Do you know how to invest in stocks?¡± ¡°Why?¡± Kim Hyun-min, who missed the timing, waited for now. ¡°I¡¯m nning to buy some stocks with the money I saved. The market has been going up and downtely. What do you think? Should I buy?¡± ¡°I¡¯m curious too. How about Hansung Electronics?¡± Lee Chan-ho joined in, and Kim Young-gil, the assistant manager, leaned forward. Even Choi Min-hee, the section chief, showed interest. Stock investment was a hot issue recently, and everyone had a tempting reaction. That¡¯s when Yoo-hyun sighed and said. ¡°I think it¡¯s better to be careful right now.¡± ¡°Why? Is it going down?¡± ¡°Why? Why?¡± ¡°I saw on the news that the subprime mortgage crisis is not over yet.¡± Subprime mortgage crisis. It meant the situation where low-ie borrowers who had taken out loans with subprime mortgages in the U.S. failed to repay their loans due to rising interest rates, causing bankruptcy of lenders and financial institutions. Kim Hyun-min, who had studied real estate investment overnight recently, understood what he said. Most of them here didn¡¯t know much about it. ¡®He definitely knows how to invest!¡¯ As Yoo-hyun¡¯s words continued, Kim Hyun-min¡¯s misunderstanding became more and more certain. On the other hand, Yoo-hyun felt frustrated by the constant questions. The stock market was shaky due to the subprime mortgage crisis, but there were still rosy newsing out. In fact, the stocks were rising again, as if mocking the experts who had predicted they would fall. How could Yoo-hyun predict whether the stocks would rise or fall tomorrow in this situation? He knew the big trend that there would be an economic crisis around the end of this year or next year, but he couldn¡¯t know the small trends as well. Even if he did, Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t want to interfere with other people¡¯s investments. He might make some money by luck and lose moreter. He didn¡¯t want to go into details and just wanted to give some advice on a reasonable level. But things went wrong. -Actually, I invested in stocks on the downside. I was going to tell you¡­ Huh? Profit? Well¡­ I invested in put options. It was what Park Young-hoon said on the phone a while ago. Kim Hyun-soo had invested in put options. It means that he would make a profit if the stock price falls, but there is a deadline for options. If the stock price falls within the deadline, he can get a huge profit ratio, but if not, he has to bear the loss ordingly. It means that there is a lot of risk involved. Yoo-hyun¡¯s half-hearted advice was the cause of it. When he said he wanted to invest in stocks, Yoo-hyun told him that it was better to buy gold and dors since the stocks would surely fall. Then he could get a stable ie no matter how much the stock market fluctuated. But he bet big on the fact that the stocks would fall. ¡®If I had known this would happen, I would have told him more clearly.¡¯ Then maybe he could have suggested another alternative to him who was impatient. He regretted it. That¡¯s when Park Seung-woo asked again. ¡°But won¡¯t it go up? The stocks have been going up all along.¡± ¡°It will go up someday.¡± ¡°Should I invest?¡± ¡°Then do it. Just don¡¯t push yourself too hard.¡± He could feel his eagerness from his expression. Investment is based on one¡¯s own will, so Yoo-hyun gave him a principled answer. But this vague advice was no different from what he had given to Kim Hyun-soo. Maybe he could have given him more specific advice and prevented him from getting hurt by his crushter. It was a hopeless problem. While Yoo-hyun was thinking about it, Park Seung-woo said. ¡°Actually, I have a stock that Miracle Invest rmended me this time. I think I should put my money there.¡± ¡°Huh? Do you know that ce too? They say their returns are amazing.¡± Lee Chan-ho also chimed in. ¡®Miracle Invest?¡¯ Yoo-hyun¡¯s head shed for a moment. It was thepany that Lee Yong-oh, his ssmate and scammer, said he belonged to. The CEO of thatpany will be arrested for fraud with a huge amount of money in the future. ¡®Yeah. Let¡¯s go for sure instead of half-hearted.¡¯ Yoo-hyun¡¯s wish was that the people around him would be happy. He didn¡¯t want to stand by and watch them get scammed. Yoo-hyun said firmly. ¡°No, don¡¯t do it.¡± ¡°Huh? Why?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think it¡¯s a good ce. My ssmate said he works there, but he turned out to be a scammer. Some of my ssmates also suffered a lot.¡± He even added a reason. He was going to stop them unless they did it secretly. That¡¯s when it happened. Kim Hyun-min, who was next to him, asked with a serious look. ¡°What? Miracle Invest is a scam?¡± Why is this guy like this? ¡°Could there be a problem with the apartment they rmended me to buy? The area is Incheon and the constructionpany is Woo-sang Construction¡­¡± ¡®Woo-sang Construction?¡¯ Woo-sang Construction was thepany that would go bankrupt soon due to arge-scale fraud. And Yoo-hyun remembered that there wasn¡¯t much time left for that point. The signs were already clear. If his father was about to sign a contract with them, it was enough to say. Miracle Invest and Woo-sang Construction. They were really something. ¡°Don¡¯t do it.¡± ¡°I already bought it.¡± ¡°Can you get out of it?¡± ¡°I can. I haven¡¯t paid the interim payment yet.¡± ¡°Then get out of it.¡± Yoo-hyun cut him off sharply, and Kim Hyun-min looked surprised. ¡°What?¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s better to get out of it even if you lose some money. My father¡¯spany was going to sign a contract with them, but they found out that they were very insolvent.¡± ¡°Gasp!¡± Yeah, he should have told Kim Hyun-soo like this. He should have made sure he didn¡¯t have any other thoughts. Zzzz. Yoo-hyun was on his way back from the dinner party. His phone rang and he picked it up. It was Ha Jun-seok, his friend who worked at a small constructionpany in Ulsan. -Yoo-hyun, I have something I want to consult with you. ¡°What is it?¡± He asked seriously out of the blue. -I¡¯m thinking of moving to Woo-sang Construction. What do you think? ¡°No, don¡¯t do it. Stay where you are.¡± -Why? Woo-sang Construction is much bigger than ourpany. They pay more too. ¡°It¡¯s a long story, but they¡¯re going bankrupt soon. And yourpany will grow bigger.¡± -Geez! Really? They¡¯re doing a lot of salestely? ¡°That¡¯s fraud. The people in ourpany also canceled their purchases after finding out.¡± You have to tell them firmly if you know the right direction. -Oh! Thank you, thank you. But how do you know ourpany will grow bigger? ¡°There aren¡¯t manypanies that can fill the gap left by Woo-sang Construction.¡± -Ah, really? That makes sense. Okay. ¡°Yeah. Just hang in there as long as you¡¯re not too stressed. Think about changing jobster.¡± -How¡¯s work? Anyway, thanks. You have to care and reach out to prevent them from going in the wrong direction. That¡¯s what he was going to do from now on. Yoo-hyun came home and called Kim Hyun-soo. ¡°Hyun-soo, about your investment.¡± -Yoo-hyun, it¡¯s okay, man. Don¡¯t worry. ¡°Still, that¡­¡± -Thanks for caring, but I¡¯ll handle this myself. The problem was that he was more stubborn than expected. If he didn¡¯t listen on the phone, he had to meet him and persuade him. Kim Hyun-soo¡¯s mother had sessfully undergone surgery and was transferred to a hospital in her hometown. And Kim Hyun-soo was running a car center while taking care of his mother. He had to go down to his hometown to meet him. Well, that¡¯s good. He hadn¡¯t been there since Chuseok. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t hesitate to buy a bus ticket. Saturday. Yoo-hyun got off the bus and stopped by his house first. His mother, who had closed her side dish shop early after receiving a call from him, greeted him with bare feet as soon as he arrived. She told him not to do that, but when he saw his mother¡¯s smiling face, he felt d. Yoo-hyun handed her the hiking shoes he bought as a gift. ¡°Mom, take this.¡± ¡°Oh! You don¡¯t have to. Why do you keep buying things like this?¡± His mother said with her mouth, but her hands moved quickly. She tore the package open and tried on the shoes. Then she showed him a bright expression. ¡°Oh, the size fits perfectly. How did you know?¡± ¡°I know your size like a knife, mom.¡± ¡°Ho ho, but it¡¯s really nice.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d.¡± He could tell without saying anything. His mother hadn¡¯t taken off her shoes since before. She kept touching them with one hand as if she liked the feel of the surface and said. ¡°How did you buy this?¡± ¡°You said you were going hiking with dad tomorrow.¡± ¡°Eh, tomorrow is just a drink in front of the mountain.¡± ¡°Still. You have to equip yourself properly when you exercise.¡± Yoo-hyun cheered him up, and his mother started talking about hiking. ¡°Yeah. When you go hiking, you¡­¡± ¡°Then tomorrow¡¯s hiking event is¡­¡± He felt so happy that Yoo-hyun dly joined the conversation. A conversation flower bloomed between the two people on the topic of hiking. If he had known he liked it so much, he would have taken more care of it. He kept thinking that. ¡°Which mountain do you usually go to?¡± ¡°It varies. Last time I went to Palgong Mountain in Daegu and before that I went to Jirisan.¡± ¡°What about your side dish shop?¡± ¡°I just close it that day. Can people live by working all the time? You have to y when you y.¡± ¡°It looks good.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled, and his mother made a bright gesture with exaggerated movements. ¡°Yeah. The side dish shop is good, dad¡¯s factory is good, everything is good. I don¡¯t have to worry about money at all.¡± ¡°Yes, mom.¡± He then brought up money on purpose. He still had the memory of being estranged from his son because of the debt problem in his family. He didn¡¯t need to do that anymore. Poke. Yoo-hyun picked up an apple cut into bite-sized pieces with a fork and held it out to his mother¡¯s mouth. She took it and said it was delicious while wrinkling her nose. His smiling face felt very dear to him. ¡°Do youe to Seoul sometimes?¡± ¡°Of course. Seoul is a must course. I go hiking and sightseeing in Seoul.¡± ¡°Call me then. I¡¯ll take care of you then.¡± ¡°No way. Thedies will be jealous if they see my son.¡± He heard that Yoo-hyun¡¯s reputation was quite high among his mother¡¯s friends. When he stopped by his mother¡¯s side dish shop, thedy who ran the donut shop next door was the source of the rumor. ¡°He studies well, works at a bigpany, handsome, generous. Oh my. I can¡¯t listen to her saying that all the time. It¡¯s embarrassing.¡± ¡°It looks fine?¡± ¡°No way. People will hate me. Ho ho.¡± His mother pretended to be embarrassed by what she said, but she looked happy as she smiled with her eyes. ¡°Should I call them once?¡± ¡°Sure. Anytime.¡± No, he was clearly happy about it. Yoo-hyun vowed to keep his promise for sure. That¡¯s when his mother pped her hands as if she remembered something and asked him. ¡°Oh! Yoo-hyun, do you have a girlfriend?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± He almost spat out the juice he was drinking at the sudden question. Whether she took his reaction as nothing or not, his mother sshed saliva and continued. ¡°There¡¯s a girl who went to medical school among my friends¡¯ daughters. She¡¯s pretty and nice. She said she wanted to meet you once.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°I know. I know. I don¡¯t really want a doctor daughter-inw, but I thought it would be okay if you liked her.¡± It looks like you really want it? Anyone could see that she was very hopeful. Chapter 121: Chapter 121: Chapter 121 It was nice that he had prepared something for me, but he should have stopped there. ¡°I don¡¯t have a boyfriend yet, but there is someone I want to date.¡± ¡°Really? Someone from work?¡± ¡°Um¡­ not yet.¡± ¡°What does that mean?¡± I just smiled at my mother¡¯s reaction. I could have lied to her, but I didn¡¯t want to. ¡°I¡¯ll show youter.¡± ¡°Really? You have to show me.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± When I answered confidently, my mother didn¡¯t press any further and nodded. ¡°Just bring him over. I¡¯ll treat him like a daughter.¡± ¡°He¡¯ll run away if you treat him like you did to Jaehui.¡± ¡°Oh, I won¡¯t do that. I¡¯ll treat him like a daughter in a drama. Hohoho.¡± My motherughed at my joke. Looking back, I realized that I had never properly introduced her to anyone. There was no formal meeting. The only time we met face to face was at the wedding hall. We didn¡¯t even have a reception, so there was no chance to sit down and talk with my mother-inw. That was how it was at the wedding, and after that, it was even worse. We barely kept in touch. I was such a cruel son. As I chatted with my mother about this and that, the sun set. My father hadn¡¯te home yet. ¡°I wonder if he¡¯s drinking somewhere again.¡± ¡°He¡¯ll be back soon.¡± ¡°No. I have a bad feeling. He must have gone somewhere else. You don¡¯t drink much, do you?¡± ¡°Of course not.¡± I hid my embarrassment and nodded. I wasn¡¯t the type to avoid alcohol. Whether it was at apany dinner, or with the gym people, or with my friends. I enjoyed drinking with them. Unlike before, I didn¡¯t feel like it was a waste of time. I rather liked opening up to people over drinks. While I was talking to my mother about alcohol, my phone vibrated. It was a message from my father. ¡®Mother¡¯s intuition is no joke.¡¯ I quickly put my phone in my pocket and got ready to leave. Then my mother rolled up her sleeves as if she couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. ¡°I can¡¯t take this. I¡¯ll call him.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s okay. I have an appointment for dinner anyway. I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± ¡°What about dinner? You said you were meeting Hyunsoo tomorrow.¡± ¡°I¡¯m meeting another friend. I¡¯ll eat outside ande back.¡± ¡°Okay. Be careful.¡± My mother trusted everything I said, even if I told her that beans were made from rice cakes. She looked at me without any doubt. I held her hand tightly and said, ¡°I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± As soon as I got outside, I checked my father¡¯s message again. He wanted to have a drink with me. What was going on? I didn¡¯t expect him to contact me first, even though he mentioned it on the phonest time. I walked while thinking of various scenarios. A few minutester, I arrived at the pork soup ce that my father had briefly mentioned before. He said there was an amazing ce near his office? He said that while my mother was scolding him for drinking too much. I smiled as I remembered how his authority had dropped in front of her. Thanks to that, the father who had always seemed cold and distant felt closer to me. My father was standing in front of the pork soup ce and said, ¡°You¡¯re here.¡± ¡°You should have gone in first.¡± ¡°I just got here too.¡± He obviously had been waiting for a long time. I knew it, but I didn¡¯t say anything. He wanted to keep his pride in front of his son, even if he lost it in front of his wife. I had a vague idea of what he felt. The pork soup was quite tasty. The spicy broth and the side dishes were clean and simple. nk. I clinked sses with him and smiled brightly. My father smiled awkwardly and drank his ss. I wanted to tell him that my mother was worried about him, but I didn¡¯t say anything. Instead, I emptied my ss and poured him another one. We exchanged some words along with the drinks. Especially about the cancetion of the Woosang Construction contractst time. We talked a lot about that. ¡°That ce looked really dangerous. People might ask why you didn¡¯t take the contract, but I think you did well listening to me.¡± ¡°Thank you, father.¡± ¡°Kid. You¡¯re the one who should be thanked.¡± But that didn¡¯t mean that the wall between us hadpletely crumbled down. When we moved on to more casual topics, sometimes our conversation stalled. ¡°How do you feel about going hiking tomorrow, father?¡± ¡°Well, ahem¡­¡± The silence flowed as the conversation broke off. Then we drank to fill the awkwardness. I understood why people liked alcohol so much. Even trivial words made me happy, and meaningless jokes made me feel closer. And. It gave me courage that I didn¡¯t have before. ¡°Father, do you have any regrets?¡± ¡°About what?¡± I put down my ss and looked at my father¡¯s face. I threw out the question that I had buried in my heart for a long time, with the help of alcohol. ¡°About lending money to your friend.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He didn¡¯t ask me how I knew that. He didn¡¯t ask me how much I knew either. He just drank his drink calmly. I stopped him from pouring himself another one and did it for him instead. After doing that twice, he finally opened his mouth. ¡°It might sound like a sorry excuse to your mother, you, and Jaehui, but I don¡¯t regret lending him money.¡± ¡°Yes, father.¡± There was no regret in his eyes, which had been chewing over the past for a short time. ¡°I owed him a big debt, and I just paid back some of it with money. That¡¯s how I think of it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± And there was sincerity in his voice, which he uttered calmly. ¡°Money can be earned again. I was thinking that I wouldn¡¯t get it back when I lent it to him. It might sound like a lie, but¡­¡± ¡°No.¡± It was fine even if it was a lie. I just wanted to hear my father¡¯s story. Thud. He put down his ss and asked me. ¡°Do you hate me?¡± ¡°No. Of course not.¡± I looked at him without any hesitation. He silently filled my ss with alcohol. He had a regretful expression on his face for a moment, then he opened up to me. ¡°Do you know what I really regret?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t know¡­ but I think I do now.¡± He paused and looked at me, surprised by my answer. I had never thought that I resembled my father. But I saw myself in him a while ago. I lent Kim Hyunsoo money without hesitation and thought it was okay if he didn¡¯t pay me back. I worried that he might get hurt when I saw him struggling to repay me. The reason why I came to my hometown and wanted to see him was for Kim Hyunsoo. Not just because of the huge debt he owed me. He was a really precious friend. What would I feel if I lost contact with him because of the money I lent him? ¡°I regret losing a friend because of money.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°And I regret burdening him with guilt.¡± My father drank his ss without a word. He was a person who cared more about people than money or sess. That was why he took care of his employees first when hispany went bankrupt. I used to think that he was pathetic and ipetent for doing that. But not anymore. I felt like I could understand his heart. Whoosh. When I went outside, the wind blew fiercely. It felt like autumn had passed by in a sh. ¡°Hup. Don¡¯t tell your mother¡­ that we drank.¡± ¡°How can she not know?¡± ¡°She¡¯s the kind of person who would believe anything you say. Hehehe.¡± I supported my staggering father. I felt his warmth through his thin clothes. ¡°It¡¯s cold. Let¡¯s go quickly.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? It¡¯s not cold at all. Puhaha.¡± He pretended to be strong, but I could see that he was shivering. He leaned on me when I wrapped my arm around his waist. We walked close together like that. We walked in zigzags, but we knew the direction to our destination. The next morning, I finished my breakfast and got ready to leave. ¡°Yoo-hyun, why don¡¯t you rest a bit before you go?¡± ¡°I have to meet Hyunsoo.¡± ¡°Really? I won¡¯t see you much then.¡± ¡°Mother, father is going hiking today.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. I can¡¯t guarantee that he¡¯ll be able to get up.¡± I chuckled and hugged my mother who was grumbling. She sighed softly as she hugged me back. ¡°I would scold you for drinking with him if it wasn¡¯t for this.¡± ¡°Please forgive me this once.¡± ¡°Next time, it won¡¯t be okay. Are you alright? You smell like alcohol.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°How can you be so stubborn like your father?¡± ¡°I¡¯m his son. I have to take after him. I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± Iforted my mother and went outside. I had somewhere to stop by before meeting Kim Hyunsoo. Today was the day of the couple¡¯s meeting for my mother¡¯s hiking club. My father didn¡¯t like mingling with strangers, but he decided to go with her this time with great determination. -You know how your father is. He¡¯s going to the mountain because he doesn¡¯t want to waste the hiking clothes you bought him. It¡¯s not because of me. My mother said that, but I had a feeling that my father wanted to get closer to her by using the hiking clothes as an excuse. I found it very endearing. He looked much better now than when he was stiff and authoritarian in the past. I wanted to do something for him as well. That was why I moved faster than usual. I stopped by a printing shop, then went to a mart. I bought a lot of chocte and drinks there. It was a little more than the total number of people in the hiking club that my mother told me about. It was better to have some left over than not enough. Harmony Hiking Club, Han Seungwon, Kim Yeonhee couple I wrote a note and put it in the box with the gift. It was a small gift, but it had my heart in it. I imagined how happy my mother and father would be when they received it. I hoped they would like it a lot. Maybe it was because I drank too much soup, but a smile formed on my lips as I packed everything up. I finished organizing and went to the car center to meet Kim Hyunsoo. He was working even on Sunday. He waved his hand at me with ck oil on his face, and I felt a pang in my chest. He greeted me with a bright face. ¡°You didn¡¯t have toe. Why are you here?¡± ¡°I just stopped by.¡± ¡°That doesn¡¯t make sense. Sit here and wait.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± He didn¡¯t listen to me. ¡°Eat something and sober up. How can you drink so much when you have to go up today?¡± ¡°Do I smell?¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s obvious, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°I just had a drink because I missed you. Do you want to have one more with me?¡± ¡°Are you crazy? I have to work.¡± Kim Hyunsooined and opened a can. Chapter 122: Chapter 122: Chapter 122 I drank with him. The cold drink felt good going down my throat. Kim Hyun-soo said casually. ¡°Hey, if you¡¯re worried, I¡¯ll decline. I¡¯m really fine.¡± ¡°I know. You¡¯re fine.¡± ¡°But why did youe down when you¡¯re so busy?¡± ¡°I missed you.¡± ¡°Hey, that¡¯s gross. Why are you like this?¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders at Kim Hyun-soo¡¯s teasing words. Seeing him in person, all his worries melted away like snow. It felt like he had returned to his normal life. Whoosh. The wind blew. Kim Hyun-soo, who had been looking at the distance for a moment, said. ¡°Yoo-hyun, I¡¯ll pay you back for sure.¡± ¡°Do as you please. I don¡¯t care.¡± ¡°Okay. Then trust me once.¡± ¡°Of course. If I don¡¯t trust you, who will?¡± ¡°Ha, this kid is really disgusting today.¡± Yoo-hyunughed at Kim Hyun-soo¡¯s disgusted expression. At that moment, Yoo-hyunpletely let go of his intention to persuade him. At the same time, he remembered his father¡¯s words. -The biggest regret I have is that I didn¡¯t trust my friend more. Maybe he judged Kim Hyun-soo¡¯s actions too much by his own standards. Even though he decided to think of it as money he didn¡¯t have. Squeeze. Instead of speaking, Yoo-hyun tightly held Kim Hyun-soo¡¯s hand sitting next to him. ¡°You¡¯re gross, dude.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to be shy.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m not. Why are you so strong?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll hug you if you let go.¡± Only then did Kim Hyun-soo give up and slump his shoulders. He felt the warmth from the back of his hand. Kim Hyun-soo muttered. ¡°Ha, this kid is really drunk.¡± Whether he said it or not, Yoo-hyun stayed still for a while. He just wanted to do that for him. On the bus back home. Just as it was about to depart, he got a call from his mother. Yoo-hyun answered the phone casually. ¡°Yes, mom.¡± -Oh, my. What happened? ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is there a problem?¡± -No, how could you think of that? You don¡¯t have any money. ¡°I didn¡¯t spend much. I just told mom and dad to enjoy hiking.¡± -Everyone is going crazy right now. Where did you get such a son? Can you hear me? He heard the noise around him through the phone. There were so many voices mixed together that it was hard to understand them properly. One thing was clear: they were all cheering enthusiastically. He pictured his mother¡¯s proud expression in his head. A momentter, his mother said. -Thank you so much. ¡°What about dad?¡± -He¡¯s overjoyed. He doesn¡¯t like socializing, but he¡¯s very excited right now. He¡¯s leading the conversation. ¡°That¡¯s good. I¡¯ll send you more next time.¡± -Yoo-hyun, thank you. I have to go now. I¡¯ll call youter. ¡°Okay, mom.¡± -Son, I love you. His mother hung up with herst words. Yoo-hyun looked at the turned off phone screen for a while. The voice that he heard briefly through the phone still lingered in his chest. I love you too, mom. He regretted not being able to say it right away. Beep beep. Then a picture came with a message. There were his mother and father¡¯s affectionate faces in it. They had drinks and notes in both hands, so someone must have taken it for them. Yoo-hyun fiddled with the screen and thought. More in the future. He wanted to do more for them. He wanted to feel this happiness more. His heart raced. As the weekend ended, the usual routine of thepany began again. Yoo-hyun met Kwon Se-jung after finishing the morning part meeting and walked with him. Kwon Se-jung looked at the other side of the partition and asked. ¡°Yoo-hyun, do your team members also do a lot of stocks?¡± ¡°They do a little bit.¡± ¡°Should I do it too? Look at that. It¡¯s crazy these days.¡± He pointed at the monitor screen where aplex graph was disyed. Then it switched to a work screen right away. The man sitting in front of the monitor was typing on the keyboard as if he was working hard. But he was also looking around, which anyone could tell that he was doing stocks with caution. ¡°That¡¯s not how you make money by looking at it.¡± ¡°But my senior made 500 in a few days. One of Jung-hyuk¡¯s team members made millions. Everyone seems to be making money.¡± As Kwon Se-jung said, there were more people doing stockstely. With the spread of HTS (stock trading program), the essibility increased, and people who made a fortune with KOSDAQ stocks withrge fluctuations appeared one after another. ¡°There are also many people who lost. They just don¡¯t talk about it.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it rising again these days? Hansung Electronics stock also went up a lot.¡± ¡°It¡¯s going to be hard this year.¡± After the dot bubble burst, the stock market had been steadily rising for about seven years. Especially recently, people got greedy as it fell for a while due to the US subprime crisis and then rose again. They only remembered the price that was 2,000 a month ago, not the price that was 500 seven years ago. They thought it would naturally rise again if it fell, as if by inertia. Kwon Se-jung, who had no interest in stocks, was tempted. ¡°Should I try it?¡± ¡°Just do as much as you can afford to lose.¡± Yoo-hyun advised him moderately. ¡°Should I? Think of it as money I don¡¯t have?¡± ¡°Yeah. If you do, just focus on the blue-chippanies.¡± There¡¯s no such thing as money you can afford to lose, but it¡¯s better to experience it once than to be afraid and not do it. The problem is when you get addicted and impatient, but it¡¯s not a bad economic activity if you do it healthily. He sent Kwon Se-jung away and returned to his seat. ¡°Yoo-hyun, look at this.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun sat down, Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo called him as if he had something urgent. On the screen he pointed to, there was a post on a bulletin board. -Awesome information. Miracle Invest¡¯s super hit pick! Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo was excited. ¡°They said Se-mun Electronics would go up, and today it hit the upper limit. They say it will go up at least five times¡­¡± ¡°Do you believe inte posts?¡± It¡¯s okay to do stocks within a reasonable range, but it¡¯s obvious that you¡¯ll get scammed if you¡¯re greedy. ¡°Still. They wrote it professionally. It¡¯s not toote, right?¡± ¡°Sigh, Assistant Manager, you shouldn¡¯t invest by listening to others.¡± ¡°No, everyone was talking about how good it was here and there.¡± Maybe Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo rxed after finishing his report. He was interested in useless things. He would have let him experience it, but he couldn¡¯t just leave it alone when he knew it was a scam. ¡°I told youst time not to invest.¡± ¡°Really? It seems like it will go up¡­¡± Should he have left it alone? He shook his head at his regretful expression. It wasn¡¯t just Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo. Buzzing. Lunchtime at thepany cafeteria. Kim Hyun-min¡¯s sigh was mixed with the conversations of the people. ¡°Did I tell you I sold the subscription right?¡± ¡°Really? Did you lose money?¡± ¡°No. That¡¯s not it. I just broke even. But the next morning, the premium went up again.¡± ¡°How much?¡± Assistant Manager Kim Young-gil perked up his ears and Manager Kim Hyun-min held out one finger. ¡°A big one.¡± Then the part members who were having lunch together eximed. It was understandable that it went up by ten million won overnight. Manager Kim Hyun-min nced at Yoo-hyun. ¡®I sold it because of what you said.¡¯ He didn¡¯t say anything, but he subtly pressured Yoo-hyun. ¡°Do you regret it?¡± ¡°No? I never regret a choice I made once.¡± ¡°I believe you.¡± He shook his head vigorously and said no, but he didn¡¯t seem like that at all. Manager Kim Hyun-min¡¯s weak voice proved it. ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t have to buy a house right away.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll think it was a good thing someday.¡± ¡°Well, maybe. Life is like that.¡± He spoke calmly, but he red his nostrils and lowered his eyebrows. Anyone could see that he was sighing inside. This is why. This is why you shouldn¡¯t give investment advice lightly. Yoo-hyun shook his head and put a spoonful of rice in his mouth. ¡°Manager, look at that.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Assistant Manager Kim Young-gil sitting next to him pointed to the TV on the wall, and people¡¯s eyes moved at the same time. -Woo-sang Construction dered ¡®bankrupt¡¯, fears of domino bankruptcy of constructionpanies. There was breaking news on the screen. ¡°¡­¡± Manager Kim Hyun-min opened his mouth without saying anything. At that moment, the voices of the people next to him sounded like speakers. ¡°Those bastards were all corrupt. This subscription was a total scam too.¡± ¡°Huh! Then what happens to the people who subscribed to Woo-sang Construction?¡± ¡°What do you mean? The constructionpany went bankrupt, so they went bankrupt too.¡± Sloshing. There were sighs everywhere because such a bigpany copsed suddenly. In between, there was a man who had frozen like ice. The ice¡¯s head slowly turned around. Then he looked into the eyes of the people he was facing one by one. Each time, a word came out. ¡°Wow¡­ Manager Kim would have lost all his money if he wasn¡¯t careful.¡± The ice¡¯s eyebrows lowered and the ice¡¯s eyes became crescent-shaped. ¡°Why not? If it wasn¡¯t for Yoo-hyun, I would have gone to the portrait gallery today. The day before yesterday was the day I paid the interim payment.¡± ¡°You really have to treat him big time, Manager.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The ice had no answer. The ice moved slowly like slow motion with the words of the part members as background. His hand went over Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand on the table. The ice lifted his mouth and said. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you son of a gun.¡± ¡°Stop it.¡± Yoo-hyun slipped his hand away. Creaking. Then the ice got up and turned around the table and came to Yoo-hyun. Then he suddenly tried to hug him. ¡°You lucky bastard!¡± ¡°Gulp.¡± Kim Hyun-min resisted his body, and he knelt down on one knee on the floor and grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand under the table. ¡°I told you I did well selling because of what you said.¡± ¡°Let go of me and talk.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just so grateful.¡± Manager Kim Hyun-min blinked his eyes like a gentlemb, andughter burst out everywhere. ¡°Hahahahaha.¡± That was the moment. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo¡¯sughter suddenly stopped. ¡°Ha, ha, ha¡­¡± -Se-mun Electronics president Han Man-sik, arrested for stock maniption. Soon after, a small news passed by at the bottom of the screen. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo, who stoppedughing, quickly took out his phone. On the stock window on his phone, blue waves were falling like a waterfall. ¡°Ha, lower limit.¡± Then he looked at Yoo-hyun with a nk expression. ¡°Huh? Isn¡¯t that where Assistant Manager Park went in?¡± ¡°Oh, stocks? The ce you¡¯ve been talking about sincest time? You said you were going in¡­¡± Then Assistant Manager Kim Young-gil and Lee Chan-ho¡¯s conversation mixed. Yoo-hyun backed away a little bit. He tried to pull his hand out, but Manager Kim Hyun-min was holding it with both hands. He looked like he would have to deal with Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo too. ¡°Yoo-hyun!¡± Wham. Sure enough, Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo hugged Yoo-hyun. Oh no! ¡°Gulp. Let go of me.¡± ¡°Thank you so much, my mentee!¡± ¡°Our lucky charm!¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo and Manager Kim Hyun-min said at the same time in harmony. One hugged him and one held his hand. What is this? Chapter 123: Chapter 123: Chapter 123 ng. As I finished my meal and walked past her, Lee Aerin dropped her spoon on the floor. She met my eyes and covered her mouth with her hand. The other female employees followed her and surrounded her, frozen in ce. Their reactions were all the same. It was lucky that she didn¡¯t spill her te. Whispers. I could guess what they were talking about even if I couldn¡¯t hear them. This was going to be a big problem. ¡°Let go of it already.¡± ¡°Why? Let¡¯s stay like this for a bit longer.¡± ¡°I¡¯m so grateful. So grateful.¡± Screech. I quickly turned my body and got up from my seat. Then I grabbed my te and moved away. I had to get rid of these guys first. ¡°I¡¯ll go ahead.¡± ¡°Come with me, Lucky!¡± ¡°Mentee!¡± Two voices echoed behind my back. I ignored the sounds and walked fast. I was so embarrassed that I wanted to die. That¡¯s why I moved to the opposite side of the cafeteria, where I didn¡¯t know anyone. As I walked quickly, I heard conversations from various tables in the cafeteria. Among them, there were some sounds that caught my ears. ¡°Are those Miracle guys scammers?¡± ¡°Do you watch Miracle¡¯s paid broadcast? Kim Hyungjin may be young, but he has a good sense. He¡¯s been right about many things.¡± ¡°He¡¯s probably lying about things that have already gone up. If I did that, I would say I made several times more money.¡± Was it because of the Semun Electronics news? There were talks about Miracle Invest everywhere. My steps slowed down. ¡°Our team leader said he made 20% because of Miracle¡¯s pick.¡± ¡°I heard that too. He just rmended it, not forced us to invest. Kim Hyungjin is a specialist in investing in unlistedpanies.¡± ¡°Well, if he can predict even the listed stocks, he would be a god.¡± Miracle Invest had picked Semun Electronics, which was delisted. But people still praised Miracle Invest. This cognitive dissonance wasmon in the stock market. They were blinded by the illusion created by money. That was the moment. ¡°I wish DNTech would go public soon.¡± ¡®DNTech?¡¯ I heard a name that was strongly engraved in my brain. ¡°Oh, isn¡¯t that thepany that¡¯s going to be our partner?¡± ¡°Yeah. Miracle¡¯s Kim Hyungjin said it¡¯s 100% sure. He¡¯s openly saying it on his paid broadcast.¡± ¡®No way¡­¡¯ I paused and recalled the news that was vividly remembered in my memory. -The president of DNTech, Yeo Kyungchul, a partner of Hansung Electronics, was arrested and indicted today. The prosecution ns to urgently investigate the senior executives of Hansung Electronics¡¯ LCD division on charges of leaking LCD-based technology to China through DNTech. About a yearter. The news that I first learned from TV. A huge scandal where the entire LCD division was investigated by the prosecution. And. -I¡¯m Shin Kyungwook, the head of the investigation team who came to the mobile division. I will take over the work while the mobile group leader is vacant. Please focus on your work, everyone. The incident that led me to meet Shin Kyungwook, my mentor and senior executive. Was this the beginning? ¡°¡­¡± Even after I put my te on the rest area, even after I left the cafeteria door, even after I joined thete part-timers. I reminisced about the past. Maybe there was something big hidden behind what I remembered superficially? My intuition told me so. I was still lost in thought on the bench in front of the store. Park Seungwoo, who was next to me, spoke up. ¡°What are you doing? Your ice cream is going to melt. Do you want me to get you another one?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m fine.¡± Right. Let¡¯s focus on reality for now. It hasn¡¯t happened yet. Even if I miss something, I can fix itter. ¡°You don¡¯t like ice cream, do you? Yoo-hyun, drink my coffee. Here, I didn¡¯t touch it with my mouth.¡± ¡°Manager Kim, Yoo-hyun likes ice cream. Right?¡± ¡°¡­¡± What are they doing? I looked at Park Seungwoo and Kim Hyunmin, who were sitting on both sides of me. Their eyes sparkled as if they had tails to waggle any moment. Choi Minhee, who was watching them, pulled them away. ¡°What are you doing since earlier? Don¡¯t bother Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°What? We¡¯re taking care of our part-timer.¡± ¡°Bothering? We¡¯re taking care of our mentee.¡± The two men responded and Choi Minhee sighed deeply. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± That afternoon, another news shook thepany. -KOSDAQ, KOSPI plummet. Sidecar triggered, followed by breaker! Starting with the bankruptcy of Woosang Construction, the foreign selling pressure exploded and the stock prices shook. As some loanpanies went bankrupt due to the aftermath of the US subprime crisis, the Nasdaq futures index plunged. The domestic stock market was a mess at the end of the day. Normal trading was not possible, and eventually trading was temporarily suspended. ¡°I¡¯m going crazy!¡± ¡°Ha, I shouldn¡¯t have gone in.¡± That¡¯s why there were more people smoking on the outdoor terrace on the first floor. They all had worried faces. Park Seungwoo rubbed his chest. He was still shaky, even as he smoked. ¡°Just tell me. I¡¯ll buy you a meal.¡± ¡°You haven¡¯t paid for thest one yet.¡± ¡°I wrote it down in the ledger. I¡¯ll take care of you until you get into the coffin.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll charge you interest too.¡± There were a lot of people buying meals these days. But more importantly. How was Hyunsoo doing? -It¡¯s okay, buddy. It¡¯s not a big deal and I haven¡¯t lost anything yet. I decided to do it, so I want to try it once. I decided to trust Kim Hyunsoo, but I was worried. If he invested in put options, he should have sold them today. If he got greedy and waited until the expiration date, he could lose a lot of money if the stock went up. The stock price was bound to go up again. I fiddled with my phone, wondering whether to call or not. That¡¯s when it happened. Beep. -50 million won deposited to Han Yoo-hyun¡¯s ount at Seoul Bank. It was a message left on my phone. ¡®What?¡¯ Before I could even blink, the phone rang. It was Park Young Hoon¡¯s call. He blurted out in a frantic voice. -Hey! Yoo-hyun! You hit the jackpot! ¡°What are you talking about? Did you send me money?¡± -Yeah. Did you get it? Go to the bank and check it out. ¡°No, what is this money? And why is it so much?¡± I didn¡¯t entrust much money to Park Young Hoon. The stock market was unstable, so I invested in safe assets like gold and dors. I didn¡¯t even make a sell reservation. There was no way this much money woulde in. But Park Young Hoon¡¯s answer was outrageous. -I sold Hyun Soo¡¯s stuff today. ¡°Kim Hyun Soo?¡± -Yeah. Awesome. I sold everything at the peak. The return rate was a whopping 300%. 300%. I achieved twice the target return rate. ¡°What does that mean?¡± -I wanted to take more, but Hyun Soo said to just sell it. Wow. He has a gambler¡¯s spirit. ¡°¡­¡± I was stunned by Park Young Hoon¡¯s excited chatter. 300%? How did he do that? Does the moneye in right away if he sells it today? No, there was something more puzzling. ¡°Why are you giving it to me?¡± -It¡¯s the money I borrowed from you. ¡°¡­Bro, I got it. Let¡¯s talkter.¡± -Yoo-hyun¡­ I hung up the phone for now. I lent Kim Hyun Soo 30 million won. It was a lot of money, butpared to the debt he owed me, it was rather petty cash. But. That money came back as 50 million won after a little over a month. Does that make sense? I couldn¡¯t believe it. The next day. I was in Seoul Bank near Hansung Tower. I met Eun Jong Ho, the bank clerk who lent me moneyst time. ¡°Oh, I remember. You¡¯re the one who borrowed moneyst month. Did you say you were lending money to a friend?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Haha, nice to meet you. What brings you here today?¡± Eun Jong Ho¡¯s nosiness and smug smile were still there. When he bes a branch manager in the future, he will have arrogance added to his personality. Well, he has some skills though. I chuckled as I recalled the past memory and answered him. ¡°I¡¯m here to pay back the money.¡± ¡°Already? It doesn¡¯t seem like a month has passed¡­ Well, okay.¡± Eun Jong Ho took my ID card and a paper with my ount number and muttered to himself. ¡°Your friend must have paid you back already¡­¡± ¡°He did.¡± ¡°Oh, really? You have a good friend.¡± ¡°Yes. A very good friend.¡± ¡°It¡¯s none of my business, but did you charge interest? Even between friends, transactions should be thorough.¡± Eun Jong Ho smiled slyly at me as he entered my ount number on theputer. -If I may say so, it¡¯s better not to lend money between friends. You might lose both your friend and your money. Is your friend worth that much? That was his attitude when he lectured me when I borrowed moneyst time. His biased view was clearly embedded in his casual remark. ¡°I did.¡± ¡°Oh, how much?¡± When I held up two fingers, he nodded as if he understood. ¡°20 means 0.66% interest per month for 30 million, 8% annual interest. Well, that¡¯s not bad.¡± His mental arithmetic skill was still there. But his standard was wrong. I shook my head as if it wasn¡¯t him and he corrected himself. ¡°Oh, 200? That¡¯s a bit too much, wait a minute¡­¡± His eyes shook greatly as he checked my ount information through the monitor screen. ¡°50,000? Is this the money you received with interest?¡± ¡°Yes. It just happened.¡± ¡°Gasp! Ha, 66% interest per month? How on earth¡­¡± What did he mean by that? Even loan sharks don¡¯t charge that much. How did he get that much money by trading? Something like that? Of course, I agreed with him. So I confronted Kim Hyun Soo. -Come on, if you¡¯re going to pay me back, just pay me back what you borrowed. Where did you get this? -I borrowed it because you wanted to, so I¡¯m paying it back because I want to. -Hey, you don¡¯t have to do that. Anyway, I¡¯m not taking it. I refused to take it, saying I wouldn¡¯t. Then the words I spat out came back to me. -Then throw it away. -¡­ I lost my words at that. I had no choice but to do as Kim Hyun Soo wanted. Because his feelings were clearly conveyed to me. ¡°What kind of friend is he?¡± ¡°A good friend.¡± ¡°No, that¡­ Can I borrow some money from you?¡± At that moment, Eun Jong Ho uttered an absurd remark from his mouth. I could feel his sincerity from his anxious expression. I snorted and answered him. ¡°Of course not.¡± ¡°Then how do you pay back the money¡­¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. If I knew, I would have done it myself.¡± ¡°Ha¡­¡± Eun Jong Ho sighed deeply, forgetting his duty. Then he tapped the keyboard with a hollow expression. ¡°I guess I can¡¯t do it¡­¡± He also muttered some useless words. Chapter 124: Chapter 124: Chapter 124 How did that guy be the branch manager? Yoo-hyun pushed aside the rising doubt and took out his phone. He saw the message that Kim Hyunsu had sent him after their call yesterday. -Thank you, Yoo-hyun. Maybe Kim Hyunsu already knew what Yoo-hyun had only realized after 20 years. That he should be grateful for what he received, and that he should give more to the precious person in his life. Yoo-hyun was thankful that Kim Hyunsu had shown him that his current resolve, his direction in life, and his vision for the future were not wrong. That he had pointed out the way that would surely make things better. That he was his friend. He was so thankful for that. ¡°Thank you, Hyunsu.¡± He felt happy, even though he owed him a bigger debt. How wonderful it was to have such a valuable friend to whom he could repay more. He nned to pay him back with interest over the long years ahead. A few dayster. The office looked no different from before. If anything, the atmosphere around Oh Jaehwan, the team leader, had darkened. It was right when the submission period for the contest had begun. ¡°Park,e here for a moment.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°How many times have I told you not to prepare for the contest like this?¡± He called Park Seungwoo more frequently. And then he grilled him over the contest content, iming that he had reviewed it btedly. The team members frowned at this. ¡°Why is he doing that?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged at Ichanho¡¯s question, but he knew why. He was clearly conscious of Kim Hyunmin, the Manager. Kim Hyunmin¡¯s promotion had been dyed, but they were only a year apart in seniority. He could be a team leader right away without any problem. And recently, Kim Hyunmin¡¯s momentum was unstoppable. The contract with Hyunil Automobiles, the response to the Apple issue, the preparation for the contest. All the things that were recognized by Jo Chanyoung, the Executive Director, in the product nning team came from the third part. Of course, this was Yoo-hyun¡¯s perspective. Oh Jaehwan wasn¡¯t skilled enough in politics to think that far. But why did he react like this? It was clear that Lee Kyunghoon, the director, had a hand in it. From his position of wanting to bring down Jo Chanyoung, this contest matter must have been troublesome. Then a loud voice came from the team leader¡¯s seat. ¡°What do you mean by going out like this? How are you going to handle it if something goes wrong? Are you going to say it was a lie then?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant¡­¡± ¡°What do you mean by that? You have to cut these parts and send them. Write what you can take responsibility for.¡± Park Seungwoo looked embarrassed. Jo Chanyoung had contacted the relevant departments and got new schedules. Of course, there could be exceptions, but it wasn¡¯t unreasonable. ¡°Park, why are you making that face? This is all for your own good. It¡¯s not about how many pages you have. Don¡¯t you know how to simplify the core?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡®He means to make the core clear.¡¯ But only on the first page. In Hansung Electronics¡¯ reporting culture, more pages meant more power. It wasn¡¯t just Hansung Electronics¡¯ problem. If the content was well organized and there was a lot of it, anyone would think they worked hard. The problem was the people who would decide whether they passed or failed. They had to make a good impression from the start with the busy executives of the mobile phone division. Oh Jaehwan made onest remark. ¡°Anyway, if you don¡¯t take proper action, I won¡¯t approve it. So remember that!¡± ¡°¡­Yes. I¡¯ll prepare.¡± The problem was that he needed the team leader¡¯s approval to submit it to the contest. ¡®He¡¯s so tant.¡¯ Yoo-hyun bit his tongue. At the same time, various alternatives came to his mind. This kind of problem would be solved eventually, but the noise that would happen in the meantime was the issue. He was still the team leader after all. He would surely interfere more with his future work. Then Kim Hyunmin entered the office and walked briskly towards them. He had already shed with Oh Jaehwan several times over this matter. ¡°Are they going at it again?¡± As Ichanho said, the team members perked up their ears as if they were expecting something. Everyone knew that watching a fight was the most fun. ¡°Sir, this is just going out as it is. Why are you doing this again?¡± ¡°Manager, why are you picking on me again? This is our team¡¯s work. I have to take responsibility for it.¡± ¡°Hey, the Executive Director confirmed it. He said it was okay. Do you want me to ask him?¡± Kim Hyunmin responded in a standard way, unlike his usual light-hearted personality. Oh Jaehwan¡¯s Achilles¡¯ heel was Jo Chanyoung, the Executive Director. Since he had approved it, Oh Jaehwan¡¯s words had no power. Was that why? Oh Jaehwan became more emotional. ¡°Oh, really. Manager Kim, you¡¯ve been praised by the Executive Directortely. Aren¡¯t you too arrogant?¡± ¡°We¡¯re not kids. Why are you jealous of that?¡± ¡°Jealous? You bastard, do you think you can get promoted and take the team leader¡¯s position by doing that?¡± When he became emotional, he eventually made a mistake. He revealed his dark intentions himself, and the atmosphere suddenly sank. Kim Hyunmin hid his usual smiling face and spoke quietly. ¡°I don¡¯t need a promotion, and I don¡¯t want the team leader¡¯s position. Just let Park make his own decision.¡± -I was crazy. My wife was on herst journey, and I was working overtime then. I didn¡¯t even go home because I was close to getting promoted. -I never want to force him. That¡¯s not right. I can¡¯t make another person like me. -In the end, he has to make his own decision. If something goes wrong because he does what his superior tells him to do, how can he bear the resentment? Yoo-hyun remembered the words that he had uttered with suppressed sadness a while ago. He always seemed like a joke and light-hearted, but he was heavier than anyone else. He was like a contrabass that held the center of gravity of the orchestra. Now he couldn¡¯t hide his true self anymore. At that, Team Leader Oh Jaehwan lowered his tail slightly. ¡°¡­Let¡¯s see what you¡¯ve revised.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll just submit it. I¡¯ll take responsibility if there¡¯s any problem.¡± Manager Kim Hyunmin seemed determined to wrap things up. It was the moment when Team Leader Oh¡¯s eyes were darting around. Ziing. The phone on his desk rang. He picked it up as if it was his savior, but his expression couldn¡¯t help but crumple. It was because of the name that popped up as the caller. Team Leader Oh turned his body and answered the phone. ¡°Uh, Mr. Kim. About the panel for Channel Phone. Yeah. Yeah. Right. The report for the Channel meeting? Of course I¡¯m preparing it. Okay. The manager will also attend.¡± He could tell who the caller was by the mention of Channel Phone. It was Kim Sungdeuk, the team leader of Product nning in the Mobile Business Division. He was also the person that Yoo Hyun wanted to meet again. But. ¡°What? Laura Parker is looking for Yoo Hyun?¡± Kim Sungdeuk was rather looking for Yoo Hyun. Not Shin Chanyong, the manager in charge, but Yoo Hyun, who was nothing more than a new employee. And it was a request from Laura Parker, the VVIP of thepany. At the same time, everyone¡¯s eyes turned to Yoo Hyun. A space with a tempting atmosphere. A cat with white fur, blue eyes, and a proud and haughty expression walked on the golden carpet and suddenly blinked its eyes. Meow! Then it ran to the sofa and started to lick the candy on the floor greedily. Chap chap chap chap chap chap chap. It didn¡¯t look luxurious at all, but the woman sitting on the sofa only found the cat adorable. She leaned her body forward and a thick German ent came out of her mouth. ¡°Spet, is that so delicious?¡± The cat, Spet, ignored its owner¡¯s words and focused on eating. Still, the woman smiled contentedly. Until recently, it had been unhealthy because it was too picky about food. But now it hadpletely changed. ¡°This candy really suits you.¡± Its eating habits had improvedpletely by eating candy. -A small gift. I hope you like it. A few days ago, a neat man from Korea handed her a small box after finishing the meeting. She threw away all the gifts that the executives gave her behind her back into the trash can. But she wanted to open the gift she received from him, who was only an employee. It was because she was curious about the word ¡®child¡¯. The only child that Laura Parker called was her cat Spet. She would have been offended if someone else had said that, but strangely enough, he felt different. He knew about Spet¡¯s existence and kindly wrote down the ingredients of the candy in German. Even his handwriting was good. ¡°How did Mr. Han know you would like this?¡± His outfit, posture, tone of voice, and German ent were all wless. He was a man who didn¡¯t bother her at all. ¡°Or how did he know I¡¯m raising you?¡± He seemed to perfectly understand and act ording to her taste even though they hadn¡¯t met for long. That was something that even her secretary and Spet¡¯s nanny couldn¡¯t match. Meow. Then Spet looked back and made a noise. It seemed to respond to Laura Parker¡¯s words. ¡°Are you curious too?¡± Meow. ¡°Yes. I¡¯m curious too. I¡¯ll go to Korea and see for myself. I¡¯ll buy you more candy there.¡± Meow! Spet¡¯s expression looked happy and Laura Parker¡¯s lips curled up. She would buy candy for Spet and go see Yoo Hyun. That was Laura Parker¡¯s purpose of going to Korea. A few dayster, in front of Hansung Tower lobby. Middle-aged men in suits were standing side by side as if waiting for someone. In the center of them, Hong Ilseop, the head of promotion in Mobile Business Division, grumbled with a joke mixed in his words. ¡°I don¡¯t understand why he has toe and check himself. Right, Group Leader?¡± ¡°Heh heh, maybe he wanted to see for himself.¡± ¡°Anyway, please be careful. This is an official visit. He seems to have something in mind.¡± An Junghong, executive director of Mobile Group in LCD Business Division, felt embarrassed by Hong Ilseop¡¯s thinning eyesight. It was because Laura Parker¡¯s official visit request was rted to LCD panel schedule. The head of mobile sales marketing Cho Chanyoung swallowed his saliva nervously next to him. Creak! Soon a ck limousine arrived and Laura Parker got off gracefully. ¡°Wee. Pleasee this way.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Laura Parker¡¯s calm response followed. Hong Ilseop personally escorted her to the VIP conference room. Seven executives attended. A total of 15 people, including rted employees, attended the meeting to provide customized guidance to Laura Parker. In the conference room, Laura Parker listened to the concept and main schedule of Channel Phone 2 with a blunt expression throughout. ¡°Here¡­¡± ¡°Wait a minute.¡± Cho Chanyoung, the head of sales marketing, tried to report on the LCD panel schedule, but he was buried by Laura Parker¡¯s snort. It meant that he should just deliver it ording to the schedule since he had already decided to use it. After a short report. On the screen, there were three concepts that Channel had proposed and Mobile Business Division had supplemented. ¡°As you suggested, it is difficult to make it ultra-slim with metal material at the current level. First of all, the battery is a problem and also the heat and weight¡­¡± ¡°So what are you going to do?¡± Kim Sungdeuk, the team leader of Mobile Business Division, swallowed his saliva at Laura Parker¡¯s cold words. ¡®Why did I have to see the LCD panel mockup then¡­¡¯ He had sessfully regained the Channel Phone 2 contract that was about to be cut off because of the LCD panel schedule, but the aftermath was a problem. He couldn¡¯t meet Laura Parker¡¯s eyes that had risen as high as possible. Several meetings had all failed. This was also a strong message that this was thest time he mobilized all the executives. If it ended like this? Not only Kim Sungdeuk, the team leader in charge, but also the executives here and Hansung Electronics¡¯ image would be inevitable. ¡°We propose direction B. We want to keep the luxury with metal material and attach a QWERTY keyboard in a slide format to soften the thick part emotionally.¡± Kim Sungdeuk, who spoke with force in his stomach, waited for Laura Parker¡¯s answer with a tense heart. Chapter 125: Chapter 125: Chapter 125 The air in therge conference room became stiff for a few seconds. It was because they could have quit right then and there. ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s talk again in two days, same time.¡± ¡°Al¡­right. I¡¯ll prepare better.¡± With just one sentence, the meeting that had been going on for over two hours ended in 30 minutes. Section Chief Kim Sung-deuk bowed his head with a forced smile. It was not a good atmosphere. From the current mood, it seemed that the worst situation was only dyed by two days. Grunt. It was the moment when Laura Parker got up from her seat. The people who had been waiting for the opportunity approached her to greet her. They wanted to build a rapport with Laura Parker, the big shot. She had a lot of influence as the head of channel marketing. ¡°It was such an honor today¡­¡± Click ck. Laura Parker ignored the eyes of admiration that were directed at her and walked out. Then she asked Kim Sung-deuk, who was still standing on the podium. ¡°Can you move up the meeting time I requested?¡± ¡°The meeting with Mr. Han Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± Laura Parker wanted to meet the new employee of the LCD division. She had many spections, but she couldn¡¯t confirm them here. Kim Sung-deuk answered immediately. ¡°Yes. Of course. I¡¯ll take care of it right away.¡± ¡°Oh, don¡¯t contact him. I¡¯ll go where he is now.¡± ¡°Really? He should be in his office now.¡± ¡°Is that a problem?¡± Kim Sung-deuk¡¯s eyes shook violently at the unexpected request. ¡°Ah¡­ no. Of course not. I¡¯ll check it out for a moment.¡± He couldn¡¯t refuse the wish of a VVIP for any reason. Kim Sung-deuk quicklyposed his expression and went to Jo Chan-young, the director. Jo Chan-young was also flustered. ¡°Don¡¯t contact him, please.¡± Laura Parker even said not to contact him and just go. That had never happened before. It was when Jo Chan-young was at a loss for what to do. An Jun-hong, the executive director, sorted out the situation. ¡°Let¡¯s do that. Director Jo, go ahead.¡± ¡°What? Oh, yes.¡± ¡°You¡¯re very kind.¡± ¡°No, not at all. Hahaha.¡± It was the moment when he burst into a heartyugh for the first time after being pushed around by the executives of the mobile phone division. Click ck. The sound of high heels echoed in the office. Buzz buzz. The people behind the partitions stuck their heads out. ¡°Is that Laura Parker? Wow, she looks just like in the magazine.¡± ¡°Really? Awesome. But who¡¯s next to her? She looks like a model I¡¯ve seen somewhere.¡± ¡°Wow, I¡¯m nervous. Why did Laura Parkere to the office? Is there a demo?¡± ¡°Shh. The group leader is here too.¡± Jo Chan-young, who was at the front, led them. ¡°This way, please.¡± Behind him were Laura Parker and her secretary. An Jun-hong, the executive director, and Section Chief Kim Sung-deuk nked them on both sides. Manager Lee Kyung-hoon who joinedte, followed at the end of the line. The people who passed by stopped greeting Jo Chan-young and gasped in surprise. ¡®Why on earth did she want toe to the office?¡¯ Whether he liked it or not, Jo Chan-young was nervous. If she made a fuss about the office condition or the attitude of the employees, it would be over. If he had known, he would have ordered them to clean up the office and leave their seats. He was thinking about this and that when he arrived at the product nning team. But Yoo-hyun was not there. Laura Parker had told him not to contact him, but he had already told Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader, to get ready. But he wasn¡¯t there! ¡°Well, wait a minute. I¡¯ll find him soon.¡± ¡°No. He said he was working today. I¡¯ll wait.¡± How could he make Laura Parker wait in a corner of the office? Jo Chan-young moved around with a thoughtful expression on his face. The team members looked at Laura Parker with curiosity and awe. Among them was Shin Chan-yong, who was in charge of Channel Phone 2 and knew Laura Parker personally. But Laura Parker didn¡¯t give him a nce. Jo Chan-young went to Oh Jae-hwan and growled in a low voice. ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I told him to find him¡­¡± ¡°To whom!¡± Oh Jae-hwan shrank at Jo Chan-young¡¯s loud voice. ¡°To Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo¡­ Ah, Assistant Manager Park. What happened?¡± ¡°It seems that Yoo-hyun left his phone on his desk.¡± ¡°Oh no¡­¡± Jo Chan-young grabbed his head at Park Seung-woo¡¯s words, who quickly came to the team leader¡¯s seat. That¡¯s when it happened. The people who were standing in front of the product nning team split into two like the Red Sea. And between them, Yoo-hyun walked out of the bathroom. What? Yoo-hyun quickly assessed the situation as he felt the ominous atmosphere. Everyone was looking at him with surprised expressions. It was as if they had been waiting for him toe here. As he turned the corner, Yoo-hyun realized why. Laura Parker was standing between the parted people. Buzz buzz. His face burned under the gaze of the astonished people. Shin Chan-yong, who was flushed with excitement, and Lee Kyung-hoon, who opened his eyes thinly, passed by. He had a lot of thoughts in his head, but Yoo-hyun walked confidently. The first one to reach out was Laura Parker. ¡°Nice to meet you, Mr. Han.¡± ¡°Nice to meet you. I wish you had contacted me earlier, then I would havee to see you.¡± Yoo-hyun replied in German. That was the moment. ¡°Kyaa!¡± The voices of the female employees around them were heard. Then Laura Parker smiled and said. ¡°Isn¡¯t this what you wanted?¡± Laura Parker came to the office and looked for a new employee? That wasparable to themander of the US forces in Koreaing into an army unit and looking for a new private. What kind of attention would the private get in that situation? ¡°I¡¯ll escort you carefully and politely.¡± ¡°Book the conference room right away and text me. Just move for now. I¡¯ll set everything else up.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Executive Director Jo Chanyoung pushed Yoo-hyun from the side, and Kim Sungdeuk, the manager, assisted him like a secretary. ¡°Isn¡¯t that the new employee from the product nning team?¡± ¡°Must be. But why is Laura Parker looking for him?¡± ¡°They say he¡¯s good at German.¡± ¡°Does that make sense? He must know her.¡± ¡°Right? I¡¯m so jealous.¡± The people who knew him were naturally surprised. The people who didn¡¯t know him well also talked endlessly about Yoo-hyun. As they walked together, Laura Parker asked with a smile in her eyes. Didn¡¯t you intend to approach me like this? No. He had made a connection, but he didn¡¯t expect it to be so drastic. Thanks to that, his meeting with her was much faster than he had expected. Yoo-hyun hid his expression and gave a faint smile. The person in front of him now was different from Laura Parker, the vice president of the channel he remembered 10 yearster. The current Laura Parker was more impulsive and tant than her now. Soon after, Yoo-hyun faced Laura Parker in the VIP conference room. Laura Parker asked bluntly. ¡°How much did you investigate me?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what you mean.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun pretended not to know as he saw her blue eyes move as if to scan his mind. At that moment, Laura Parker¡¯s breathing, pulse, and muscle movements became slightly rough. Their eyes crossed quickly in the air. As she opened her mouth, Yoo-hyun spoke first. ¡°It¡¯s not an investigation, it¡¯s a study.¡± ¡°A study. That¡¯s not a bad expression. Hmm, you even changed your perfume ording to the weather. It seems like you studied my taste well this time.¡± ¡°Thank you for thepliment.¡± ¡°It is apliment. You¡¯re the first one who made me so curious. I thought about it. What was that feeling of incongruity I felt when we metst time?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun chose silence instead of an answer. Laura Parker took a sip of the coffee on the table and continued. ¡°Mr. Han had nothing that bothered me. His tone, his outfit, his eyes, his perfume. They all felt like they matched my taste. You must have studied from my interviews or articles.¡± ¡°Yes. A little.¡± He studied a lot. And analyzed. As Laura Parker said in her interview, she was sensitive to scents. He could tell from her way of breathing through her nose rather than her mouth, and from her wrinkling her nose at the faint smell of wood when she entered the VIP room. As she wrote in her column, she was sensitive to the weather. She wore light lipstick on cloudy days. She changed her nned outfit if the weather changed. The channel also sold earrings that didn¡¯t pierce the ears. And she always wore earrings. She did it to hide the scars on her ears. She must have had some trauma rted to the scars since she didn¡¯t pierce her ears. He shouldn¡¯t touch his ears in front of her. As he thought, Laura Parker opened her mouth again. ¡°But that doesn¡¯t exin it. Look at you now. The way you look at me, the way you talk to me. I never talked about those things anywhere.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes. Then how did you know?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Her curious eyes scanned Yoo-hyun¡¯s face. If he tensed up and rolled his eyes then, he would be out. She looked at him with narrowed eyes for a reason. It was a kind of test. It was her personality. She believed she could see a lot with her eyes. He had to keep a rxed but not arrogant look in his eyes. 1~1.5 meters. He had to keep a proper distance and gesture lower than his chest like her. She didn¡¯t like anything that bothered her sight when talking to someone. ¡°The answer is that you saw through me, right?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have that kind of ability.¡± ¡°No. You¡¯re right. I can tell for sure now. You¡¯re someone like me.¡± -You¡¯re someone of the same kind as me. The words she had said 10 years ago shed through Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind. Laura Parker was a person with innate intuition. Her sensual ability to read people showed in her fashion sense, and it was a factor of sess as a designer and a marketer. She knew what they wanted, what they felt. She literally saw through them. On the other hand, Yoo-hyun was different from her. He had good observation skills, but it took him quite a long time to understand the other person properly. He trained and honed his senses consciously by meeting many people. He filled in the gaps with the effort to dig up information around him. He had more than 20 years of experience like that, so he could catch Laura Parker¡¯s eye now. If he had been the new employee of the past? He wouldn¡¯t have even caught her eye. Laura Parker snapped her chin and asked. ¡°So tell me now. What do you want from me?¡± ¡°It¡¯s an honor to meet you like this. I don¡¯t want anything more.¡± ¡°That can¡¯t be. Then why did you try to match me?¡± Laura Parker¡¯s offer? It would be a lie to say it wasn¡¯t tempting. She was someone he needed in the future. He needed power to correct external factors, and Laura Parker would be that power. But not like this. If he asked for her help here, and owed her, it would be no different from the past rtionship. ¡°I just think you¡¯re amazing. That¡¯s why I wanted to know more. There¡¯s no other reason.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t understand.¡± Yoo-hyun wanted to get closer to her. Chapter 126: Chapter 126: Chapter 126 This time, I wanted to open her heart sincerely. ¡°Ah, did Schubert like the candy? I heard that Burmese cats like hard things that they can touch with their paws, and they like salmon, so I chose salmon-vored candy.¡± ¡°Mr. Han, you seem to know more about my cat than I do.¡± ¡°You said so in the interview. That you really cherish your cat. So I studied.¡± ¡°Was that because you thought I was cool?¡± ¡°Yes. I was curious about what kind of cat grows under a cool owner. Isn¡¯t that natural?¡± I wanted to see what kind of power it had when a rtionship was formed like that. It was not just a childish prank. It was a conviction that I gained while living a differentpany life. When I had a human connection, the rtionship became so rich that I couldn¡¯t recognize it. Like the rtionship with Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo. I was also bing that kind of rtionship with her. ¡°Ho ho ho, that¡¯s an interesting thing to say.¡± ¡°Your smile is beautiful.¡± ¡°Thatpliment is not bad either.¡± She smiled for the first time. We had a personal conversation without any purpose for the first time. Laura Parker, who slowly got up from her seat, took off her trademark white gloves for the first time. She reached out her hand and said, ¡°It seems like I¡¯ve made a good friend. I¡¯d love to have more conversations if I get a chance.¡± ¡°I had such a good time too. Please contact me anytime.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and held her bare hand. This was also the first time. -Tell Laura Parker about Channel Phone 2 well. That was what Kim Sung-deuk said before I talked to Laura Parker. I didn¡¯t keep that promise. No, I didn¡¯t. I knew she would end up doing Channel Phone 2 even if I didn¡¯t say anything. How did I know? If she had thought of giving up on Laura Parker¡¯s style, she wouldn¡¯t have dragged me like this. It was a conclusion that I could make because I knew her better than anyone else. Two dayster. As Yoo-hyun expected, Laura Parker confirmed the concept of Channel Phone 2. She listened to Han Sung Electronics¡¯ opinion. Thanks to that, there were some benefits for Yoo-hyun. The biggest one was the rtionship with Kim Sung-deuk. ¡°Thest contest you entered. I looked at it. The content was good.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°The documents passed internally and were delivered to the judges.¡± He brought up the contest story without me having to say anything first. He saved me one step of the process that I had to go through. ¡°Really? I worked hard. I hope the judging goes well.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not something I can do anything about.¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s not even a contest. There won¡¯t be any omissions or anything like that, right?¡± The first internal document check is done by the product nning team itself. After that, the first document review is done by multiple team leaders and experts in parallel. There is less room for someone¡¯s intervention once the judging begins. Besides, the idea writer and team name are anonymized, so it has some discrimination power. Yoo-hyun believed that he had enough chances to win if he just yed fair without taking off the LCD business unit sticker. He was proud that he had put in several times more effort than others in the contest. ¡°Of course. Don¡¯t worry about that. Anyway, thank you. You talked well to Laura Parker.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. Thank you for caring.¡± ¡°Me too. Please take care of me.¡± ¡°Please take care of me too.¡± Yoo-hyun held out his hand that Kim Sung-deuk offered him. This kind of moderate misunderstanding was not bad. Thanks to that, things went smoothly. On the other hand, there were also some disadvantages for Yoo-hyun. Laura Parker¡¯s sensational connection might seem useful on the surface. But that was only when someone wanted to give something to Laura Parker somehow. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t have any such ambition to make a fake line with her. In this case, he was more likely to get jealous and envious from other people. The protruding stone gets hit by justice. He might identally hurt people who work with him by sshing fragments. Therefore, this part needed to be blocked in advance. Many people came with curious eyes. Most of them were people who had no interest in Yoo-hyun before. Yoo-hyun pretended not to know much. ¡°How did you get to know Laura Parker?¡± ¡°I guess she was d that I spoke German.¡± ¡°Really? Does that make sense for her toe to the office?¡± ¡°She said she just thought of me and contacted me once. She seems like a strange person.¡± ¡°Well, she was always weird.¡± He said he didn¡¯t have much to talk about. He med himself for hisck of ability. ¡°What did you talk about?¡± ¡°I would have been friends if I knew something, but I couldn¡¯t, so I just exchanged greetings.¡± ¡°It would have been a good opportunity.¡± ¡°I know. When everyone is so interested, I should have done better.¡± ¡°No. The opportunity wille again.¡± ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll work harder.¡± When he drew the line with modesty, people agreed. They knew there was nothing to gain and left on their own. It was hot for a while, but it was eventually dismissed as a fluke. It was like a strange and lucky day for a new employee who spoke German well. There were still people who were curious, but this too would be solved by time. The problem was people like Lee Kyung-hoon. He didn¡¯t even think of a new employee as an enemy, but Yoo-hyun came up on his radar. That was why he called Yoo-hyun to his seat. ¡°Sitfortably.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± ¡°Let me get straight to the point. Come to the sales team and show me your will. I¡¯ll talk to Oh team leader well.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Fortunately, he still looked down on Yoo-hyun¡¯s level. So he was making such a low-level attempt to persuade me. ¡°You¡¯ve experienced it, so you should know. There¡¯s nothing you can do in the product nning team.¡± ¡°I¡¯m still learning.¡± ¡°Do you have to experience it to know? You say you n, but honestly, you¡¯re just copying thepetitors. And most of that is just tailored to what the clients want.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°But the sales team made 2 trillion won in salesst year with such products. That¡¯s the power of the sales team.¡± He disparaged the product nning team with his words cut off at both ends. He tantly praised the sales team. This was also because he still saw me as a rookie. I was really lucky. ¡°Thank you for your words, but I want to stay in the team right now.¡± ¡°Why? Do you think I¡¯m lying?¡± ¡°No. I think you¡¯re right.¡± ¡°Then why? Don¡¯t you want to seed? Don¡¯t you see the meaning of me saying this directly?¡± What if he had judged me properly? It wouldn¡¯t have been easy for me to get out of this ce. ¡°I just like what I¡¯m doing now.¡± ¡°What can¡¯t you do in the sales team that you can do in the product nning team? Frankly, the sales team does everything for you.¡± ¡°I like the people I work with. I¡¯m satisfied with my current life.¡± ¡°Are you still a rookie? You don¡¯t know what an opportunity is.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I have a lot of shorings.¡± Right now, I had to get out of his sight as much as possible since the bnce of power was not right. ¡°Heh heh, there¡¯s nothing to be sorry about. Hmm¡­ You¡¯re not hoping for the contest, are you?¡± ¡°The contest? Oh¡­ I worked hard on that too. It would be nice if I got in.¡± I had to pretend not to know even if he suddenly revealed his intentions. It¡¯s toote to avoid the body after the shower. He was a person who could make it rain in a clear sky if he wanted to. ¡°Really? Huhu. Don¡¯t expect it, it won¡¯t happen.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m not expecting it. If I don¡¯t make it, I¡¯ll try harder next time.¡± ¡°Heh heh, yeah. A new employee should have that kind of spirit. Well, I don¡¯t know if there will be a next time.¡± As I received Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s meaningful gaze, I got up from my seat. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go back.¡± ¡°Do that.¡± Hisughter came from behind me. ¡°Heh heh heh heh.¡± At his mocking sound, I recalled the memories of when I was with him. -Just follow me like this. Don¡¯t mind the losers¡¯ eyes. They¡¯re useless lowlifes. In order to line up behind him who became my boss, I abandoned the people in my team. -I¡¯ve devoted myself to thepany, so they should give me this much. Did you think of living on your sry for your whole life? If so, I¡¯m disappointed. In order to get the crumbs that fell from him who had the next group leader position in front of him, I turned a blind eye to his corruption. Lee Kyung-hoon was one of the people who stood out in my memory. Of course, in a very bad way. He always looked down and sneered at people like he did now. He didn¡¯t care about thepany¡¯s or organization¡¯s benefits. He only thought from his own center. He was an extremely selfish being who held everything in his hands and ran rampant. So there was no way he could make a proper decision. In the end, the damage went all over to the employees. I still think about it. If Lee Kyung-hoon wasn¡¯t there? At least there wouldn¡¯t have been any problems like falling behind thepetitors due to ridiculous decisions, or projects failing because of corruptpanies, or being fired for raising a g. Even if mypany life was messed up by Kwon Se-jung, I wouldn¡¯t have died. Trudge trudge. When hisughter died down, I clenched my fist. I¡¯ll pay you back soon. I won¡¯t let it go easily. I¡¯m going to carve it out for sure. Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes shed. A few dayster. Cell phone business unit product nning team office. Kim Sung-deuk smiled as he looked at the text message on his phone. ¡°What are you thanking me for?¡± It was a message from a new employee in LCD business unit who Laura Parker had visited before. He thanked me for taking care of him for the contest matter. ¡®Well, it¡¯s good to buy some favor.¡¯ He said he had no connection with Laura Parker, but he did. There was definitely a strong connection between them. Even though he was an employee, he was worth getting close to. Yoo-hyun. He also remembered his name clearly. ¡°Shall we check it out?¡± Kim Sung-deuk checked the email shared by the team. -2007 Second Half Next Generation Contest Judging List The email contained 150 selected ideas. It was the remaining ideas after filtering out of a total of 587 ideas. As he checked the content, Kim Sung-deuk tilted his head. He then asked Jung Eun-hee, who was in charge of the contest. ¡°Jung, is this all?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m going to report this to the team leader.¡± ¡°That¡¯s weird. There was one from LCD business unitst time. A budget full-touch phone or something? Anyway, I don¡¯t see it.¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t see it, it must have been dropped.¡± Kim Sung-deuk frowned at Jung Eun-hee¡¯s words. ¡°Really? I remember it had a high internal score.¡± ¡°Just a moment.¡± Jung Eun-hee checked the entire list and answered after seeing the check mark written in the remarks column. ¡°Oh, this one. Assistant Manager Nam told me to drop it.¡± ¡°Why? Look at this. The basic score is good. This should go to the judging, right?¡± ¡°Well, yes. But he said it had no business value? And the schedule didn¡¯t match, so he said it was unrealistic and told me to take it out.¡± ¡°Why did Assistant Manager Nam¡­¡± -It¡¯s not even a contest. There won¡¯t be any omissions or anything like that, right? Kim Sung-deuk¡¯s head shed with Yoo-hyun¡¯s words from LCD business unit. Could he have predicted this and said it? No. That can¡¯t be. He was the one who asked to meet first, and he was the one who brought up the contest. There was nothing else to say. ¡®Please check again.¡¯ His eyes that seemed to plead remained like an afterimage. Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Chapter 127 I was still bothered by the same reason. ¡°Is there anything else that Nam cut besides this?¡± ¡°No. There isn¡¯t.¡± ¡®Nothing?¡¯ Some thoughts shed through Kim Sung-deuk¡¯s head. He nodded and said to Jung Eun-hee. ¡°Then upload this too. I¡¯ll tell Nam about it.¡± ¡°Okay. It¡¯s not hard to upload.¡± ¡°Thanks.¡± Beep. Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone rang. -Thank you. The internal score for the contest was good, so you can look forward to the evaluation results.^^ This old man was now sending emoticons. Yoo-hyun smiled at Kim Sung-deuk¡¯s message. It wasn¡¯t bad to be friends with him. Kim Sung-deuk was a decent person in Yoo-hyun¡¯s experience. He was not greedy and had skills. More importantly, he was not a person who spoke lightly. The fact that he mentioned the evaluation meant that he had already checked it. ¡®Did Lee Kyung-hoon not y any tricks?¡¯ Yoo-hyun was most worried about the internal evaluation that they did themselves. That was when the external influence was most likely to affect them. If Yoo-hyun were Lee Kyung-hoon, he would have used his connections to make him fail at that point. The reason why he met Kim Sung-deuk and talked about the contest was also because of that. ¡®Or, did Kim Sung-deuk do something in advance and pretend not to?¡¯ Anyway, the important thing was that he got into the evaluation. From Yoo-hyun¡¯s perspective, he had to prepare for the second evaluation now. If he passed the first one, then Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s real interference would start then. He couldn¡¯t expect him to be careless like now. It was when Yoo-hyun was thinking. Park Seung-woo caught Kim Hyun-min, who was passing by, and nagged him to practice again. ¡°Come on, boss. Just listen to my presentation once.¡± ¡°Hey, hey, enough. Presentation is a matter of life and death. Just pass the first round and do it.¡± ¡°Then it will be toote. The early bird catches the worm, right?¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled at the sight. Seeing him pouring out his passion, he felt like his efforts behind the scenes were not in vain. ¡°You¡¯re not a bird, you¡¯re a pig.¡± ¡°Boss! That¡¯s a reportable offense. You insulted your subordinate.¡± ¡°Shut up. Go ahead and report me, bastard.¡± ¡°Hey, boss. Don¡¯t go and listen to me.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m annoyed.¡± Well, it seemed a bit overdone. But more than that, his habit of getting too excited was not good for presenting. Should he correct him again? He felt like taking care of Park Seung-woo as he watched him fussing around. He felt like he was looking at his son who was left at the water¡¯s edge. Then Choi Min-hee came over and asked him. ¡°Don¡¯t those two look like kids?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± ¡°Well, they¡¯re childish, but they make the atmosphere better.¡± ¡°Yeah. I feel good too because of them.¡± ¡°Yeah?¡± Choi Min-hee looked at Yoo-hyun with a burdensome gaze again. She had been like this since the Hyunil Motors case. Yoo-hyun changed the subject. ¡°How are things going these days?¡± ¡°It went well with the mid-term report, and the panel is being developed well too. It¡¯s thanks to Navitime being so proactive. No, should I say it¡¯s thanks to you?¡± But what came back was praise again. It was nice to hear it once or twice, but it was burdensome when she kept saying it. ¡°What did I do?¡± ¡°What do you mean? The other day, Navitime¡¯s president said he wanted to see you again.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yoo-hyun asked calmly, but Choi Min-hee didn¡¯t back off easily. ¡°Yeah. He asked me to make some time for him. You¡¯re amazing. Meeting Laura Parker and roasting Navitime¡¯s president.¡± ¡°It¡¯s purely luck.¡± ¡°Well, if you say so, I won¡¯t say anything more. But I have some sense too.¡± Choi Min-hee winked at him with one eye. Was that really Choi Min-hee who used to be so cold? She had changed too much. She had be too expressive for her own good. Even more than Park Seung-woo. ¡°It¡¯s amazing when I think about it. Everything changed since you came. Kim getting more confident too.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± ¡°And Lee focusing on his work too. Well, Park changing is obvious.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He wished she would stop there. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to you.¡± ¡°¡­Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun eventually bowed his head and closed his eyes tightly. It wasn¡¯t because he felt bad. He had always wanted to earn the respect of his colleagues when he started working again. ¡°They probably all know, right? They just don¡¯t say it.¡± ¡°Haha¡­¡± Yoo-hyun justughed. They don¡¯t say it? There was no way. Of course, it was because of the investment advice, but Kim Hyun-min and Park Seung-woo treated him so kindly that it was embarrassing. Kim Young-gil said he was fine, but he kept trying to buy him food. Lee Chan-ho also took care of him from time to time. He was already loved too much. Did Choi Min-hee know his feelings or not? She came closer to him. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Don¡¯t do that. He really wanted to say he was fine, but his mouth wouldn¡¯t open. It was because he felt like she would express more if he did. Then Yoo-hyun¡¯s savior appeared. ¡°Hey, Choi. Don¡¯t open your eyes so wide. You¡¯re scaring Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Boss! What are you saying?¡± ¡°You¡¯re married, you know.¡± ¡°Oh,e on. Come here.¡± ¡°No thanks.¡± Kim Hyun-min had no intention ofing. He ignored Choi Min-hee, who had be venomous, and passed by her. ¡°Stay there.¡± ¡°No.¡± Kim Hyun-min, who had no chance, walked away quickly as if he was sounding an rm. Choi Min-hee suddenly started running. It was a sudden chase that unfolded in the office hallway. Yoo-hyun spat out a snort at the absurd situation. Choi Min-hee said that the atmosphere in the part was lively because of Park Seung-woo and Kim Hyun-min. But in Yoo-hyun¡¯s opinion, Choi Min-hee¡¯s own change had a bigger share in making the atmosphere lively. Who would have known that she would be such a good talker who expressed herself well? Then Park Seung-woo came over and asked him. ¡°They look so immature, right?¡± ¡°¡­¡± It wasn¡¯t something Park Seung-woo should say, even if it was someone else. Yoo-hyun just shook his head instead of answering. Beep. Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone rang. It was his mother¡¯s call. His mother, Kim Yeon-hee, was at the front of the bus. People of her age surrounded her. Kim Yeon-hee asked. ¡°Will it be okay?¡± ¡°Why are you worried? My smart son ising.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just afraid I might bother him.¡± She was really concerned. But the reactions around her were only annoying. ¡°Oh my, Yeon-hee. You¡¯re lucky to have that as your worry. I have to worry about my son who can¡¯t get a job and whines all the time.¡± ¡°I¡¯m so jealous. I wish my son worked in a ce like that.¡± ¡°I saw him in person and he¡¯s so handsome. And his personality is so nice too. I envy you, Yeon-hee.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say your son bought you this hiking outfit? When will my son ever do that?¡± Did she say something wrong? She always received envy whenever Yoo-hyun was mentioned. Kim Yeon-hee tried to hide her expression and said. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go ahead. Be careful on your way down.¡± ¡°Have a good time.¡± She received greetings from the hiking group members who came by bus from Seoul and headed to Hansung Tower. When she arrived at Hansung Tower. Under the tall building, she looked at the people in suits moving around. They all looked like her son. As she was about to call him with her phone, she heard a voice calling her from somewhere. ¡°Mom, you came early.¡± ¡°You told me toe when you call. How long have you been waiting?¡± ¡°I just came out too.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it before your quitting time? I¡¯ll wait for you at the coffee shop in front of here.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s okay. I got permission.¡± He got permission? Was that easy? Kim Yeon-hee felt burdened for a moment, when a big man appeared behind Yoo-hyun and said. ¡°Hello, ma¡¯am. I¡¯m Yoo-hyun¡¯s mentor, Park Seung-woo.¡± ¡°Huh? Mr. Park.¡± Another man appeared next to Yoo-hyun, who was surprised. ¡°I¡¯m Yoo-hyun¡¯s part leader, Kim Hyun-min.¡± ¡°Why are you here¡­¡± ¡°What do you mean why? It¡¯s natural to take care of our part member¡¯s mother who came here.¡± Kim Yeon-hee hid her surprised expression and quickly greeted them. ¡°Hello. I¡¯ve heard a lot about you.¡± ¡°What did he say?¡± Kim Hyun-min seemed to be a witty person. He asked with a smile. ¡°Boss, please!¡± His son looked embarrassed and his face turned red. Was he like this at work? Kim Yeon-hee answered pleasantly. ¡°He said he met really good seniors and he¡¯s having a lot of fun working here.¡± ¡°Hahaha, of course. That¡¯s true.¡± The twoughed as if they were in sync. She bowed her head with gratitude. ¡°Thank you for taking good care of him.¡± ¡°We¡¯re more grateful. We owe a lot to Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°You have a really good son.¡± Kim Yeon-hee thought they were just saying that for her son¡¯s sake. She had no idea that Yoo-hyun had saved them from losing big money in real estate and stock investments, or that he had helped a lot with the part work. She felt like her son was very loved at work. She was sincerely d. That was when. ¡°Hello, ma¡¯am. I¡¯m Yoo-hyun¡¯s colleague, Lee Ae-rin.¡± A pretty female employee came over and greeted her next to the two men. Her bright smile was beautiful like a flower. More female employees came over and greeted her. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Mom, hello.¡± How could they all be so kind? They pushed each other¡¯s shoulders and looked very close. As Kim Yeon-hee greeted each one of them, Yoo-hyun pulled her arm. ¡°Mom, let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll go ahead.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine¡­¡± ¡°No. They have work to do too.¡± ¡°Thank you all so much. I¡¯ll repay youter.¡± Kim Yeon-hee turned her head and greeted them as she was dragged away. They were all really nice people. They came out and took care of her like this. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun sighed, Kim Yeon-hee teased him. ¡°Yoo-hyun, is the person you said you liked among them?¡± ¡°No. There isn¡¯t.¡± ¡°They¡¯re all so pretty? I like them too¡­¡± ¡°Mom, I¡¯ll show youter. Have you eaten yet?¡± Yoo-hyun changed the subject, but Kim Yeon-hee kept turning her head to look at thepany. Kim Yeon-hee was more curious about her son¡¯s work life. She wanted to know what he ate and what food he liked. ¡°Hmm. Should we eat here?¡± ¡°Here? You can eat near home.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m curious. Didn¡¯t you say there¡¯s a good rice soup ce here?¡± Yoo-hyun answered without much thought to his mother¡¯s question. ¡°Yes¡­ You can go this way.¡± ¡°Wow. This ce is nice. Hahaha.¡± Yoo-hyun nced at his mother who was humming as she walked. He felt good seeing her in a good mood. Had he ever spent time like this with his mother before? Definitely not. He never met her in front of thepany, let alone go home with her. ¡°Ah, Jae-hee seems to be very busy these days?¡± ¡°She needs to be busy.¡± ¡°Haha, I guess so.¡± He had never talked about his sister like this either. ¡°Did dad cut down on drinking?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t even say that. My stomach is bursting, really¡­¡± ¡°He must be stressed.¡± ¡°Is it because of my son? Or my daughter asking for money? When did we ever have afortable day like this, really.¡± He had never had a pleasant conversation about his father either. Chapter 128: Chapter 128: Chapter 128 Yoo-hyun had never fit in with his family, and his mother had always found him difficult. But things were different now. Swish. His mother casually linked arms with him, and shed a yful smile. The look of worry that she always had was gone. And then. -Is this Mr. Han Yoo-hyun? Ms. Kim Yeonhee has been hospitalized due to an ident. She is looking for her son. Can youe here? He never thought that the contact he received after a long time would be a death notice, just like that day in the past. Come to think of it, the first ce he visited after returning from his mother¡¯s funeral was the soup restaurant. He wanted to feel his mother¡¯s scent from the restaurant owner. But when he visited the ce after a long time, it waspletely demolished due to redevelopment. Yoo-hyun regretted a lot then. He regretted not taking care of his mother¡¯sst moments, pushing for redevelopment despite the residents¡¯ opposition, and not being able to see the restaurant owner who had always taken good care of him again. He didn¡¯t realize then that he was losing his precious connections one by one because he only looked ahead and ran. Creak. As the door opened, a familiar voice greeted him. ¡°Oh, Yoo-hyun. You came early today.¡± ¡°Yes. I came with my mother today.¡± It was the moment when Yoo-hyun introduced his mother to the restaurant owner. ¡°Mother, this is the aunt I told you about.¡± ¡°No way, you are?¡± ¡°Huh? You!¡± The restaurant owner and his mother pointed at each other at the same time. Then they eximed with shocked expressions. ¡°Kim Yeonhee?¡± ¡°Lee Okbun?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Even Yoo-hyun, who had faster judgment than anyone else, took a few seconds to understand the situation. He blinked his eyes and looked back and forth between the two people. Whoosh. ¡°How long has it been! Sob.¡± ¡°I¡¯m so d to see you.¡± The two people hugged each other. An unbelievable thing happened before his eyes. The two people who sat across the table smiled brightly. ¡°I can¡¯t believe it.¡± ¡°This kid. Hohoho.¡± Soon, the sses were emptied one after another. His mother was already on her second drink, and the restaurant owner didn¡¯t seem to care about her business as she kept clinking sses with her. They must be really happy to see each other. His mother and the restaurant owner were ssmates in middle and high school. They even met a few times after they got married. It was when Yoo-hyun was very young. ¡°I knew it when I saw Yoo-hyun. I felt so close to him. Why didn¡¯t I remember his name?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t remember your youngest daughter¡¯s name either. What was it?¡± ¡°Yeseul.¡± ¡°Right, Yeseul. She was toddling around when Yoo-hyun saw her.¡± In that old story, his mother recalled her friend¡¯s youngest daughter, Jeong Yeseul. The restaurant owner also remembered Yoo-hyun from when he was a little kid. ¡°I remember. Yoo-hyun used to hug Yeseul and stuff. He was so pretty back then.¡± ¡°Yeah. It was really a long time ago. It¡¯s been 20 years.¡± ¡°Yeah, time flies by.¡± Yoo-hyun listened quietly to their conversation. He suddenly thought of something. If today hadn¡¯t happened, would they have ever remembered this? Maybe they would have never remembered it. ¡°By the way, did Yoo-hyun introduce Yeseul¡¯s tutor to her?¡± ¡°Oh, did he? Is Yeseul old enough to get tutoring?¡± ¡°What are you talking about? Yeseul is in her senior year of high school. Senior year.¡± But even if today hadn¡¯t happened, his connection with the restaurant owner would have existed. The same goes for his connection with Jeong Yeseul, who had grown up so much. The current connection was flowing like water, separate from the past. ¡°Really? How did the baby grow up so fast? Time really flies by. Right?¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s amazing. What¡¯s more amazing is that I met you again like this.¡± And today. The past connection and the current connection met and became a new connection. It was a miraculous thing, as the restaurant owner said. ¡°It¡¯s thanks to Yoo-hyun. If it wasn¡¯t for him, I wouldn¡¯t have thought ofing here.¡± ¡°You said you wanted toe, mother.¡± ¡°I have a good intuition. Hoho.¡± His mother smiled at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun also smiled. He still felt like it was just yesterday when there was not a single de of grass around him, only barrenness. That¡¯s how deeply his life at that time was ingrained in his body. But he knows it¡¯s not like that now. He has his mother who smiles at him next to him, and the restaurant owner who warmly takes care of him. Not only them, but also the connections he had missed in the past were spinning around him like satellites, making his life richer. Chirp. Chirp. Yoo-hyun filled his mother¡¯s empty ss with alcohol and lifted his own ss. ¡°I guess we meet again after going around.¡± ¡°Oh, Yoo-hyun speaks so nicely.¡± ¡°He¡¯s my son.¡± It was a bit embarrassing, but he wanted to say it. He said it because he had lost this precious connection before, and because he had regretted it so much. Like this, he came back 20 years and met again. No, he came back 20 years and that¡¯s why the previous 20 years continued to today. It was the result of Yoo-hyun¡¯s choice to live a different life. ¡°Shall we toast?¡± Yoo-hyun intended to keep this feeling for the future. ¡°Hoho, sure.¡± ¡°Okay, cheers.¡± No matter what happens. ng. ng. The sound of three sses clinking was as cheerful asughter. A few dayster. At the office, Yoo Hyun checked the email he received from his younger sister, Han Jae Hee. It was a new draft. She had learned from the experts and produced a much better result than before. It looked almost good enough to be used as a product. Yoo Hyun shared his thoughts over the phone. ¡°This one is much better, but¡­¡± -What? You want me to fix it again? ¡°I think it could use some more polishing. But if you don¡¯t agree, we can stop here.¡± -¡­Where do I fix it? Yoo Hyun calmly gave his order to the irritated Han Jae Hee. ¡°The background color and the icon color are too simr, so they don¡¯t stand out. So lower the icon transparency a bit.¡± -And then? ¡°The clock and the rm icons are too alike, right? Make them distinct.¡± -¡­ Even when Han Jae Hee was silent, Yoo Hyun asked for more. ¡°Oh, I¡¯ll send you a different font for the text, so change that, and also the image¡­¡± -Sigh¡­ Just send me an email. I¡¯m hanging up. Han Jae Hee had changed. She used to curse or hang up without a word, but now she was much softer. She didn¡¯t even say to stop. She seemed to ept and resign herself to his demands, knowing that they wouldn¡¯t work. He didn¡¯t say it out loud, but she seemed to know to some extent. She must have felt that her skills had improved by repetition. Everyone had the desire to do better. Yoo Hyun immediately called another ce. It was his friend Kang Joon Ki, who was in charge of the semi-electronics mockup. He had been calling him oftentely, so he didn¡¯t even ask how he was and just spoke roughly. -Why again? What do you want me to do? ¡°What do you mean, what do I want you to do? You¡¯re working for Chan Ho sunbae.¡± -Fine. Cut the crap and tell me what you want. ¡°Do you have any engineers who can develop a mobile tform for phones?¡± Yoo Hyun¡¯s question changed Kang Joon Ki¡¯s voice. -Huh? Why do you ask that all of a sudden? How would I know? ¡°Well, if you don¡¯t know, I¡¯ll call Im sunbae.¡± -No, no. I¡¯ll find out. Customer requests should be responded to promptly. Click. Hey, the customer request wasn¡¯t over yet. Yoo Hyun chuckled at the hung-up phone. He used to hesitate at first, but now he jumped at any work. He was stimted by thest meeting at Han Sung Tower and had been proactive since then. Thanks to that, he got praised at thepany and gained a reputation. This series of events would surely make him grow more. That was enough. It wasn¡¯t just the two of them who changed. Many people around them changed. There was one person who changed the most among them. That person over there. Yoo Hyun turned his head and saw Manager Kim Hyun-min approaching with big strides. He grabbed Yoo Hyun¡¯s hand. ¡°Yoo Hyun, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Exhibition meeting?¡± ¡°Exactly. You were thinking about it too. The thread follows where the needle goes.¡± Why? As he sighed inwardly, Lee Chan Ho next to him spoke up. ¡°Manager, I can go instead.¡± ¡°Nah, you stay here and work. No need to go and get pressured.¡± ¡°But I feel like you¡¯re pushing yourself too hard because of me.¡± ¡°No. Stay here. It¡¯s hard to get rid of Byun gwa-jang if you join. Yoo Hyun is still on OJT, so I¡¯m taking him with me. He needs to gain some experience.¡± Nope. He was clearly just taking him along. Not only this time, but Manager Kim Hyun-min also took Yoo Hyun with him to other meetings. ¡°Huh? Yoo Hyun, you look unhappy. You finished all your OJT assignments. Why did you finish so fast?¡± ¡°You said to finish quickly and gofortably.¡± ¡°Hmm. This is an extension of that. Do you have anything else to do?¡± ¡°I still have to sort out the mockup images.¡± He understood his intention well enough, but Yoo Hyun had something else to do. He had to prepare for Lee Kyung Hoon director¡¯s sabotage after passing the contest. It wasn¡¯t urgent, but he didn¡¯t have any reason to attend the meeting either. ¡°Come on, it only takes a few minutes. You don¡¯t know how the contest results will turn out. Right, Park daeri?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Manager Kim Hyun-min turned his head sharply and called Park Seung Woo daeri . But he was silent. He had his face buried in the monitor since morning. ¡°That guy is really serious¡­ Anyway, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have anything to do there.¡± The reason why he dragged him to the meeting was obvious. ¡°I¡¯m bored if I go alone.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a convincing reason.¡± ¡°Kid. You only learned weird things from your mentor.¡± Yoo Hyun looked at Manager Kim Hyun-min¡¯s smiling face and thought. ¡®Anyone would think he¡¯s teaching the new employee the meeting atmosphere for OJT.¡¯ But no. He was just bored and took care of Yoo Hyun. The reason why he could say that with confidence was shown in the meeting room. Manager Kim Hyun-min spoke bluntly in front of the staff preparing for the European exhibition. ¡°Why do we have to do that? We already finished verifying the mobile panel disy list.¡± ¡°Manager, that¡¯s not it. We have to arrange the exhibition hall, and book the trip for the development team. There¡¯s a lot of work.¡± ¡°Why does Chan Ho have to do that? He doesn¡¯t have to, so don¡¯t tell him to.¡± He mmed them down. His posture, sitting crookedly, and his attitude, twirling his pen while talking, were not educational at all. Byun Jin Woo gwa-jang ¡®s face across from him turned red and blue. ¡°We¡¯re preparing together, aren¡¯t we? Chan Ho is also in charge.¡± ¡°Byun gwa-jang , speak properly. Who called the development team one by one and secured and verified the panel disy list? Wasn¡¯t it Chan Ho?¡± ¡°That¡¯s what the product nning team was supposed to do.¡± ¡°Yeah. So you should praise him for doing well, not pile more work on him.¡± Yoo Hyun didn¡¯t tackle Manager Kim Hyun-min¡¯s meeting. He had his own style, having experienced it. ¡°This is not something one person can do¡­¡± ¡°Oh, so you guys ate something delicious with the exhibition preparation support money?¡± He had the guts to bring up such a sore point without hesitation. ¡°What? That was originally¡­¡± ¡°Anyway, Chan Ho is done with his work, so Byun gwa-jang , you do the rest. Why are you making that face? Do you want me to do it?¡± ¡°¡­¡± He didn¡¯t hesitate to push them with his rank when words didn¡¯t work. ¡°And if you have any chores, don¡¯t tell Chan Ho to do them. Use your team people. If you really want to use him,e to our team.¡± ¡°Manager, if you keep doing this, I¡¯ll have to talk to our team leader.¡± ¡°Go ahead. Then I¡¯ll go now.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He didn¡¯t even blink at the other¡¯s threat that wasn¡¯t a threat. Chapter 129: Chapter 129: Chapter 129 Stagnant for nearly eight years. The Assistant Manager was a ruthless person. ¡°Hey, make sure you share the subsidy money fairly. Or else I¡¯ll tell the manager. Assistant Manager Byun is so stingy, stealing money from his juniors.¡± ¡°Assistant Manager, that¡¯s not true.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, let¡¯s go.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded and followed Kim Hyun Min, the Manager. The atmosphere in the conference room waspletely ruined. Kim Hyun Min smirked as he walked down the hallway. ¡°Kids. They won¡¯t mess with Chan Ho anymore.¡± You mean they¡¯ll hold a grudge against him? Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t dare to say it out loud. ¡°Yes. You did a good job.¡± ¡°Right. You learned something from this meeting, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t let the nasty bastard get away with it, right?¡± ¡°Wow, you¡¯re right.¡± Kim Hyun Min liked Yoo-hyun¡¯s joke. Yoo-hyun chuckled and gave him a thumbs up. He stood up for his colleagues after all. It was worth praising. Being a shield for his team members and eliminating external unreasonable factors, making them focus on their work, was an important virtue of a leader. He was a bit rough and crude, but he was showing more of a leader¡¯s qualities. Of course, he sometimes crossed the line, but today was fine. Assistant Manager Byun Jin Woo, who was at fault, couldn¡¯t make things worse anyway. More importantly, his actions had a great effect on bringing the third team members closer together. This was what the third team needed most, when they were scattered like grains of sand. It was all because he stepped forward and made things happen. At first, he seemed awkward with the change, but now he looked confident. He didn¡¯t show it, but he had a strong sense of responsibility. He protected the third team members from the manager¡¯s scolding, the other team members¡¯ questions, and the other teams¡¯ tackles. As long as he was in charge, the third team would stick together more firmly. Yoo-hyun smiled brightly as he followed Kim Hyun Min¡¯s back. At that moment, Kim Hyun Min turned his head sharply. ¡°What are you doing? Hurry up.¡± ¡°I¡¯ming.¡± Yoo-hyun answered quickly. The meeting that Yoo-hyun attended with Kim Hyun Minsted about 30 minutes. But even after they came back from the meeting, there was no change in Park Seung Woo¡¯s attitude. He still had a nk expression on his face and stuck his nose to the monitor as before the meeting. Kim Hyun Min, who had acted like a leader for a moment, looked at Park Seung Woo with contempt. ¡°Park, are you still doing that?¡± ¡°I think the announcement will be soon.¡± ¡°Do you think clicking on the email will make ite? You might fail even if you pass. Come on. Let¡¯s go smoke.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ll take a break today.¡± How desperate was he to refuse Kim Hyun Min¡¯s offer? Come to think of it, he skipped his usual cigarette time after lunch. ¡°Deputy Park, do you want some coffee?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m fine.¡± He shook his head at Yoo-hyun¡¯s offer of coffee. This was the first time this happened. Tap tap tap. Park Seung Woo brought hisptop to the weekly team report and kept checking his email. He looked very nervous with dark circles under his eyes and shaking legs. He even repeated the same thing while Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan was talking. Kim Hyun Min muttered in a low voice as he watched him from the side. ¡°That crazy bastard.¡± He would have taken it as a joke normally, but this time he agreed with him. He definitely went too far. ¡°Jo, prepare your TRM (Technical Roadmap) report for your manager and update the Nokia volume agreed with the sales team. And¡­¡± Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan was talking in the middle of it. ¡°Pfft.¡± Kim Young Gil, who was usually calm, reacted to Kim Hyun Min¡¯s words three beatste. It was a funny situation. But it wasn¡¯t a good timing. Sure enough, Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan¡¯s eyes sharpened at once. ¡°Third team, what are you doing? If you want to have a party, go outside!¡± ¡°I¡¯m s-sorry.¡± Kim Young Gil quickly bowed his head, but the frozen atmosphere didn¡¯t melt easily. From Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan¡¯s perspective, the third team was nothing but an eyesore. They were busy preparing for some contest or something. He wanted to say something, but he couldn¡¯t because they had finished the Hyundai Motors and Apple projects well. And Kim Hyun Min annoyed him more than anything else. He could only vent his frustration inwardly. ¡°Geez, what a bunch of losers¡­¡± Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan muttered disdainfully, and some nodded in agreement. The third team had a free-spirited atmosphere and they were sticking togethertely, which made them envious. Of course, they also made a lot of enemies. Especially the other team leaders or Assistant managers and above tried to please the team leader by antagonizing the third team. Either way, Kim Hyun Min kicked Park Seung Woo¡¯s calf and told him to stop looking. Park Seung Woo stared at the monitor regardless of whether he agreed or not. Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan red at him. ¡°Park, what¡¯s so funny? Let me know.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Today¡¯s the contest result day, right? Park is so distracted waiting for that.¡± ¡°Kim, did I ask you?¡± Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan went that far, but Park Seung Woo didn¡¯t answer. The atmosphere cooled rapidly. ¡°The contest can go to hell. I didn¡¯t like it from the start when you did something that wouldn¡¯t work. How can we do a contest from the mobile phone division?¡± Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan belittled them tantly. ¡°Where did you get that nonsense backup n? Tsk tsk tsk.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Then there was a snicker from here and there. Even so, Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo had no answer. He just moved his mouse. Why is he like that? I decided to put my thoughts aside for now. I had to avoid this situation first and see what happenster. It was when Yoo-hyun stepped up to change the mood. ¡°Uh, uh.¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo¡¯s mouth twitched. His eyes widened, his mouth slowly opened, and his head tilted back. Bang. ¡°Ouch!¡± Then his chair fell backwards. If Yoo-hyun hadn¡¯t caught him quickly, Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo¡¯s head might have hit the floor. ¡°Hey, are you crazy?¡± Kim Hyun-min, the Manager, looked incredulous as he snapped at him. Grunt. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo got up from his seat and said. ¡°To, passed. I passed the contest.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°I passed the first round!¡± At the ce where everyone gathered. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo raised his hands awkwardly and shouted. Out of hundreds of ideas, only 20 were selected for the first round of the contest. If you pass the first round, you can get support from the mobile phone business unit to make a product. Through this, a decent initial product was made. What if you pass the second round presentation? Not only will the product beunched immediately, but the proposer¡¯s name will be on it. The huge prize money was a bonus. Was it because of that? Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo¡¯s embarrassment was brief. That day, Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo received a lot of congrattions. The rumor spread to other teams. Even Jo Chan-young, the senior manager, gave him a warm smile that he had never seen before. ¡°Well done. I knew you could do it. Hehehe.¡± ¡°Thank you, sir.¡± Even Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader who didn¡¯t like this situation, hid his dislike and approached him. And he subtly emphasized his own merit. ¡°See? It worked because you did what I prepared.¡± ¡°Yes, team leader. I won¡¯t forget it.¡± Anyway, Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo was very happy. His mood exploded when he saw his lovely mentee. ¡°Yoo-hyun! It¡¯s thanks to you.¡± ¡°Come on, it¡¯s all thanks to you, deputy. I just helped a little bit.¡± ¡°You lucky kid.¡± Yoo-hyun stepped back, but Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo insisted on hugging him. A man and a tight hug were not wee. Yoo-hyun dodged his body sensibly, and Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo hugged Kim Hyun-min, the Assistant Manager who was behind him. Wham. ¡°Thank you, Assistant Manager.¡± ¡°Why are you so gross?¡± ¡°Because I¡¯m happy.¡± ¡°Just get away from me.¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo rubbed his head against his chest, and Kim Hyun-min looked disgusted. Was he that happy? Yoo-hyun still smiled as he watched Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo shake his head. It was only the first round pass, but it was his first achievement that he started with his own will and made it happen. He expressed his joy with a very bright smile. But he couldn¡¯t be happy all the time. There would be more difficulties waiting for him in the second round presentation. It wouldn¡¯t be a problem if he was evaluated by his skills. His efforts so far were not enough to fall behind anypetitors. The problem was Director Lee Kyung-hoon. He wouldn¡¯t stay still like this. He had to move somehow. The point was to catch him and prepare in advance. To make a card to pull out at the decisive moment. And to make him self-destruct in the end. That was what Yoo-hyun had to focus on from now on. It was when Yoo-hyun sat down and thought about it. Team leader Oh Jae-hwan passed by behind him. He walked away with a troubled expression on his face. There was only one person who could make him panic at this point. Yoo-hyun followed him at a distance. His body disappeared into the partition of the sales team leader seat. Fortunately, there was no one in the sales team. If there were, they would have received an unpleasant look from him. More than that, because there was no one in the team, Director Lee Kyung-hoon in the team leader seat could talk as much as he wanted. Yoo-hyun pretended to touch the printer in the hallway and listened to his voice. ¡°Oh team leader! You¡¯ll be pushed by Deputy Kim if you stay still like this. Do you mean to do that?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Move now. You¡¯re done if you pass the contest. Why don¡¯t you know that?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You have to pull it out somehow. How do you do that¡­¡± As expected, Director Lee Kyung-hoon was moving Team leader Oh Jae-hwan from behind. The funny thing was that he was a talker. He was the most impatient one, but he med Team leader Oh Jae-hwan. Team leader Oh Jae-hwan, who couldn¡¯t say anything in front of him, was also a problem. In the end, whoever came up, he would be dragged around. ¡®Is this all he can do?¡¯ Yoo-hyun smirked at that moment. ¡°Yeah. Make a scene. Use that as an excuse to screw him over. Can¡¯t you? Do you want me to help you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Just get some evidence. I¡¯ll finish it with the route I know.¡± ¡°Thank you for your words, but I¡¯ll take care of this part myself.¡± Team leader Oh Jae-hwan¡¯s mood changed subtly. They couldn¡¯t see their faces, but it looked like he was waving a g at Director Lee Kyung-hoon. There was something that triggered him for sure. ¡°Oh team leader! This is all for you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m a bad guy, but I can¡¯t do anything cowardly.¡± ¡°Are you kidding? You¡¯ll have to fall to the ground and lose everything before youe to your senses.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Team leader Oh Jae-hwan bowed his waist and walked out. ¡°Hey! Oh Jae-hwan!¡± Soon after, Director Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s shout burst out. Team leader Oh Jae-hwan paused, but didn¡¯t look back. His face was so pale that he looked scared, but he moved his feet. Did he have such a backbone? It was fortunate. He was just a timid opportunist, not a trash. He had enough pride not to do anything cowardly. That¡¯s why it was fortunate. ¡°Damn!¡± Director Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s annoyed voice rang out from behind the partition. Yoo-hyun ignored his voice lightly and looked at Team leader Oh Jae-hwan¡¯s back. At least today, his back looked big. Chapter 130: Chapter 130: Chapter 130 A few dayster, in the evening. Director Lee Kyung-hoon was in a bar with a luxurious atmosphere. ¡°Why does our team leader look so gloomy?¡± ¡°Did I look that way?¡± ¡°Haha, you have worries written all over your forehead. What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°You can¡¯t fool your eyes, brother.¡± Director Lee Kyung-hoon handed a drink in a fine porcin cup to hispanion. Senior Researcher Go Joon-gil, the team leader of the next-generation product development team of the mobile phone business division (equivalent to director level), took the cup. He was also a member of Han-gol-mo, and he was on friendly terms with Director Lee Kyung-hoon. ¡°Wow, you¡¯re calling me brother. It must be something important.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that. It¡¯s just that there¡¯s something bothering me.¡± ¡°What is it? Tell me.¡± ¡°Our idea for the contest passed.¡± ¡°Really? I think I saw that¡­ But why?¡± Director Lee Kyung-hoon looked embarrassed at Senior Researcher Go Joon-gil¡¯s question. ¡°It¡¯s an unrealistic idea that we threw out without thinking, but it got through.¡± ¡°Oh no. That happens sometimes.¡± ¡°Yes. I know your team is applying too, and I feel like I¡¯m burdening you¡­¡± ¡°Oh, you want me to withdraw?¡± Senior Researcher Go Joon-gil, who had emptied his cup, asked as if he understood. Director Lee Kyung-hoon poured more drinks and spoke as if it wasn¡¯t his business. The more desperate he seemed, the bigger the price he had to pay. ¡°It¡¯s not that, but the group leader is worried too. If we pass the second round, we have to make a real product, but we don¡¯t have the resources for that.¡± ¡°Haha, that would be bad. What can I do?¡± ¡°Do you need to invest manpower in something that¡¯s impossible? You don¡¯t have the capacity either.¡± ¡°I guess so. So?¡± Senior Researcher Go Joon-gil nodded calmly. He never asked any specific questions. He just waited for Director Lee Kyung-hoon to say what he wanted. ¡°There¡¯s an investment opportunity in an equipmentpany. It¡¯s called D&Tech, and they¡¯re going to go public soon. They have a lot of potential. Of course, I secured your spot for sure.¡± Chirp. As soon as the answer came out, Senior Researcher Go Joon-gil picked up the bottle and filled Director Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s cup. Then he raised his cup. ¡°It¡¯s probably not a good idea to invest manpower in something that has no chance, right?¡± ¡°You¡¯re absolutely right.¡± ng. ¡°Haha, you always make sense, brother. The drink is so sweet.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it more fun to be together?¡± Senior Researcher Go Joon-gil clinked his cup with Director Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s cup, who smiled. The productization consulting for the first round contest winners began. The organizer was the product nning team of the mobile phone business division, but the actual work was done by the next-generation product development team of the mobile phone business division. The consulting ce was also the Hanseong Electronics Sindorim Campus where the next-generation product development team of the mobile phone business division was located. The consulting was done separately for each case, so the dates were different. It was a few days after it started. Finally, it was Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo¡¯s turn. Yoo-hyun, Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo, and Lee Chan-ho were standing in front of the Sindorim Campus building. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo spoke with a stiff voice. ¡°Chan-ho, why are you shaking so much?¡± ¡°You seem more nervous than me, sir.¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo and Lee Chan-ho poked each other¡¯s shoulders for no reason. ¡°Yoo-hyun, what do you think? Who looks more nervous?¡± ¡°I think you both look the same.¡± ¡°No way. I¡¯m not nervous.¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo said no, but his face was flushed. He looked tense to anyone who saw him. It was understandable. From Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo¡¯s point of view, it was a moment when his idea could be productized right in front of his eyes. He had only been in charge of LCD panels until now. He naturally wanted to make a mobile phone, the final product that reaches consumers¡¯ hands. It would be hard to get this opportunity again even if he worked hard all his life. ¡®It won¡¯t be easy.¡¯ Yoo-hyun wasn¡¯t nervous at all, but he couldn¡¯t rx either. The mobile phone business division would be less interested in the LCD business division¡¯s idea. He had to step up for fairpetition. His rank was low, and the people he met were unfamiliar. How should he deal with a situation where he couldn¡¯t voice his opinion? Yoo-hyun simted dozens of situations in his head. That¡¯s when it happened. Assistant Manager Jung Eun-hee of the product nning team of the mobile phone business division came down to the first floor meeting room. She was the contest manager who contacted him about the meeting, and Yoo-hyun had already checked her face through the internal contactwork. ¡°Are you Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo? You can go up to the fifth floor.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Click ck. As Assistant Manager Jung Eun-hee walked in a neat outfit, Lee Chan-ho and Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo whispered behind her. ¡°She¡¯s in the same product nning team, but she looks different, doesn¡¯t she?¡± ¡°The mobile phone business division looks more impressive. Right, Yoo-hyun?¡± They both looked a bit relieved, which was a relief, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t want to answer that question. He had something to do now. He walked ahead without saying a word and pushed the box he was holding next to Assistant Manager Jung Eun-hee forward. Assistant Manager Jung Eun-hee, who was walking forward, nced at it once, tilted her head, and looked at it again. There was an unexpected item in the open box. ¡°Huh? What is this? A phone mockup?¡± ¡°Yes. We made it ourselves, in case it would help with the meeting.¡± ¡°Oh, you made it yourself. Can I see it?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Assistant Manager Jung Eun-hee touched the mockup as if she was looking at a precious toy. ¡°Huh? You made it like a real phone. Wait? Does this touch work?¡± ¡°Yes. If you press this, a touch test program will pop up.¡± ¡°Wow, this is nice.¡± As expected, she eximed. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t make a proper mockup using Semi Electronics and Han Jae-hee for nothing. He wouldn¡¯t have invested so much time if he was going to use it for a report. When I nned this mockup, I already had the final product in mind. It meant that it would be appealing enough to the people in the mobile phone division. However. There was a problem if I revealed this mockup that I made myself at this meeting. The next-generation product development team, who would support the production of the mobile phone prototype, might misunderstand it as an invasion of their territory. They would say that if I could make it so well, I should do it myself. That¡¯s why the role of Jung Eun-hee, the assistant manager, was important. The rumors heard through a third party had the power to break down the barriers and make people follow the majority opinion. Yoo-hyun¡¯s thought was exactly right. Jung Eun-hee, who entered the conference room, started to brag as if she had seen something amazing. ¡°Manager, look at this. Didn¡¯t they make it really well?¡± ¡°Huh? Really? Did they do this in the LCD division?¡± ¡°Wow, it looks like a real phone. Kim Manager,e and see.¡± Thanks to her, the people in the mobile phone division¡¯s product nning team, who were in charge of today¡¯s meeting, showed great interest. That interest spread to the engineers of the next-generation product development team even before the meeting started. ¡°They paid a lot of attention to the details. The icons and this look like they designed them from scratch.¡± ¡°Whichpany did this? Semi Electronics? How did they implement it without an OS?¡± ¡°They made it with firmware only. They worked with images. It must have been a lot of hard work.¡± Since they were pure engineers, they were more curious than asking why they made such a thing. Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, and Lee Chan-ho were busy. They had to answer the pouring questions. When it was a brief lull, Kang Chang-seok, Yoo-hyun¡¯s colleague from the mobile phone division¡¯s next-generation product development team, asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°You made it well. How did you do it?¡± ¡°Thepany made it well for us.¡± ¡°Really? Anyway, the seniors liked it. Actually, your team was the fifth one today.¡± His face was full of fatigue. The other team members were the same. ¡°Your team members must be tired too.¡± ¡°Tired. The schedule is short and we have to make multiple products at the same time.¡± ¡°I guess so.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay for products with design teams attached, but we have to n almost everything for others. They don¡¯t like it when we say we can¡¯t do something.¡± ¡°They would feel bad if they can¡¯t do what others can.¡± Yoo-hyun had roughly expected that. It was impossible to make all 20 ideas from the contest into products in one team. So they divided what they could and couldn¡¯t make in a short period of time before the second screening. They gave out the product feasibility and schedule for what they couldn¡¯t make. It sounded usible in name only, but here, ideas that couldn¡¯t be made into products were unlikely to win in the contest. It meant that they were harder to make into products than other ideas without a doubt. In that sense, this meeting was important enough to decide whether they would pass or fail in the second screening. Kang Chang-seok showed a positive response. ¡°But yours seems possible. The design is simple and you have all the internal images ready. Actually, I think you can just send it as it is.¡± ¡°But still, an LCD panel mockup and a mobile phone product mockup are different.¡± ¡°Are they? Well, I think we can make something simr by tuning the touch phone we made for testing.¡± It was the effect of Yoo-hyun presenting the mockup first. He showed them the final shape of the product and cut off the middle process. It had to look easier than other products rtively. ¡°I¡¯m sure you¡¯ve prepared really well since you made me think so. The other seniors wouldn¡¯t say anything either.¡± ¡°Thank you. I hope it goes well.¡± Yoo-hyun calmly expressed his opinion. Soon after, the head of the mobile phone division¡¯s next-generation product development team joined them. Park Seung-woo gave a presentation in a solemn atmosphere. Since they had already seen the mockup, the practitioners were quite focused on the presentation content. There were questions from here and there during the presentation, and the feedback was good. One of the members of the mobile phone division¡¯s product nning team asked. ¡°Did you check the schedule for the next-generation mobile phone product?¡± ¡°Yes. I did.¡± ¡°That¡¯s amazing. It¡¯s not something you can easily find out from the LCD division.¡± -My colleague is a researcher in the next-generation product development team. So I got his schedule and thought about including this content. After all, it¡¯s important to have a final product schedule for a contest. Park Seung-woo, who smiled at Yoo-hyun, answered confidently. ¡°I cross-checked through various routes. It was also a big effect to refer tost year¡¯s development schedule.¡± ¡°Hmm, that¡¯s good.¡± ¡°Detailed and meticulous. The concept is good. And above all, this price seems really good.¡± ¡°It¡¯s very simple but unique. Isn¡¯t the color phone naming good?¡± ¡°Yes. I can see that you paid attention to every detail.¡± The product nning team members opened a review meeting with short answers. The atmosphere looked as good as it could be. Yoo-hyun looked at their faces and confirmed the positive trend. But among them, only Go Jun-gil, the senior researcher and the team leader of the next-generation product development team, who was the oldest participant in this meeting, didn¡¯t look happy. He looked full ofints. Yoo-hyun¡¯s brow furrowed as he saw him from behind. Go Jun-gil, who was listening with his arms crossed and a sullen posture, stopped Park Seung-woo. ¡°So you¡¯re saying you can get the LCD panel on this schedule?¡± ¡°Yes. I suggested the idea with a concept that uses the existing process.¡± ¡°So you¡¯re assuming that the panels that used the existing process line won¡¯t be produced.¡± ¡°Of course. But I expect that the supply will fall short of the forecast next year¡­¡± ¡°Hey, let¡¯s not make unrealistic predictions. I¡¯ve never seen LCD panel¡¯s predictions right.¡± He was polite but there was a knife hidden in his words. Anyone who had been eatingpany food for years would know. Go Jun-gil was openly criticizing Park Seung-woo¡¯s idea. He deliberately recalled negative memories from the past and applied them to this case. ¡°The other products have a lot of time left, so I¡¯ll let it go. But this product¡¯s target is the first quarter of next year. It¡¯s too fast even if it¡¯s fast.¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°I know. Of course you can make it if you want to. But will it be a proper product if you make it hastily?¡± He pushed the product schedule that had nothing to do with the mockup. ¡°I¡¯m not thinking of making it hastily.¡± ¡°No. I don¡¯t think so. Even if it works, I doubt there will be much demand for touch phones. What do other people think?¡± He even made a conclusion without even judging. Chapter 131: Chapter 131: Chapter 131 It was an act that could only be seen as malicious. The team leader of the next-generation product development team, who was supposed to support the contest, personally stepped in and threw a wrench in the works. Yoo-hyun clenched his face. ¡®Was Senior Go Jun-gil also a member of Han Gol Mo?¡¯ Considering that most of Director Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s connections were from Han Gol Mo, it was a usible inference. He was a person who did not appear in Yoo-hyun¡¯s memory, so it was just a guess for now. Whether it was true or not, Yoo-hyun had no ce to intervene right now. It was frustrating, but he had to wait and see. Jung Eun-hee, an assistant manager of the mobile business division¡¯s product nning team, asked cautiously. ¡°Um, team leader. How about we start with making a mock-up production n for now?¡± ¡°Assistant Manager Jung, I know you¡¯re enthusiastic as the contest manager. But, you know we have to take care of 20 teams. We can¡¯t do everything for them, right?¡± ¡°We still have to make a mock-up for the second presentation.¡± Jung Eun-hee hesitated, and Senior Go Jun-gil cut her off. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t lose too much energy on something that won¡¯t work.¡± ¡°Then what about the product schedule?¡± ¡°Well, let¡¯s think about that after we pass the second round.¡± It was a contradictory statement. The product schedule was essential for passing the second round. That meant he was telling them to figure out the product schedule on their own while he didn¡¯t care. The engineers and product nners who had seen Park Seung-woo¡¯s mock-up expressed their displeasure at Senior Go Jun-gil¡¯s opinion. They couldn¡¯t speak up because he was their team leader, but they all knew that the current situation was unreasonable. But Senior Go Jun-gil did not change his attitude. ¡°Why don¡¯t we just end it here?¡± ¡°¡­¡± He seemed to have no interest from the start and tried to fold this game. Yoo-hyun read his expression without missing anything. At that moment, on the 12th floor of Han Sung Tower, at the sales team leader¡¯s seat. Director An Bong-su, the team leader of the marketing team, sat in front of Director Lee Kyung-hoon. Director Lee Kyung-hoon knew why he bothered to ask him such an unpleasant question like how he was doing. ¡°Ah, team leader. Did you hear that the product nning team passed the first round of the mobile business division contest? It seems like Assistant Manager Jo is pushing for it.¡± With the uing executive personnel changes, he was openly ying sides between Executive Director Jo Chan-young and Director Lee Kyung-hoon. Director Lee Kyung-hoon was displeased with Director An Bong-su¡¯s bat-like behavior, but now was the time to make him a sure ally. ¡°Ah, that? It¡¯s never going to work.¡± ¡°Is that so? I heard they¡¯re going to get product production support from the mobile business division today.¡± ¡°Director An, think about it. They¡¯re so busy, do you think they have time to support an impossible idea? Right? Senior Go isn¡¯t someone who likes that kind of thing either.¡± ¡°Oh, Senior Go. The team leader of the next-generation product development team. Isn¡¯t he your alumni?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Director Lee Kyung-hoon answered with his characteristic smile that only lifted his lips. Director An Bong-su nodded. ¡°Huhu, so that¡¯s how it was. You¡¯re amazing, team leader. There¡¯s no need to leave any uncertain factors. But are you sure you handled it well?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about, but I¡¯ve never left a mess in my work.¡± ¡°Of course¡­ It would be better for our department if someone like you were in charge. ¡° ¡°What are you worried about when you have such a talent like Director An? Hehe.¡± The two men looked at each other¡¯s eyes and smiled with their eyes. Yoo-hyun judged that Senior Go Jun-gil looked smart. He wasn¡¯t so stupid that he couldn¡¯t understand the opinions of his team members or the product nning people. Yet he insisted on his unreasonable opinion so stubbornly because he had a good deal with him. Of course, that target was Director Lee Kyung-hoon. Yoo-hyun chuckled at his old boss¡¯s persistence. Is this how it came out? Yoo-hyun now wasn¡¯t a naive rookie who ran blindly without caring about anything. He expected this level of attack and was ready to take it. After Senior Go Jun-gil left, Yoo-hyun left behind the product nning people who wereforting Park Seung-woo and approached his colleague Kang Chang-seok. ¡°Hyung, can we get HMOP (Han Sung Mobile Open tform) support?¡± ¡°Huh? How do you know about that?¡± ¡°I learned about it during the new employee training. I thought maybe we could use it for our mock-up.¡± ¡°Did you? But it¡¯s not easy¡­¡± HMOP. An open source tform created to unify the software of Han Sung Electronics¡¯ phones that came out every year. It was made to efficiently integrate applications provided bypanies such as mobile games, widgets, etc., but now it was only used internally by Han Sung Electronics. There was no reason for otherpanies to use Han Sung Electronics¡¯ software. To be precise, Han Sung Electronics failed to establish a proper open source environment. This was one of the major failure cases of Han Sung Electronics¡¯ mobile software in the not too distant future. ¡°But if we make it with that, it¡¯ll be easier for your team to apply it, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. We¡¯re also making it with HMOP.¡± Kang Chang-seok didn¡¯t think Yoo-hyun was serious about using HMOP. It was impossible for anotherpany to use the software that Han Sung Electronics made internally in a short period of time. He thought Yoo-hyun was impulsively saying that because he was discriminated against. ¡°By the way, I¡¯m really sorry. I didn¡¯t know the team leader would be so stubborn.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s okay. But can you please give me the sample source and manual? They¡¯re not on the download site.¡± ¡°Huh? You checked the site?¡± ¡°Yes. Just in case.¡± But he wasn¡¯t. Yoo-hyun was serious about using HMOP. ¡®Was he like this during his new employee training days?¡¯ He always looked rxed and peaceful, but he seeded in everything he touched and led people. ¡°He¡¯s really trying to do it.¡± ¡°Yes. I have to do something.¡± Kang Chang-seok knew better than anyone that it wasn¡¯t a coincidence. The Yoo-hyun he knew was a man who always made results. Just like when he saved him from falling off a cliff during the innovation march. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll look for it.¡± After getting Kang Chang-seok¡¯s agreement, Yoo-hyun exined the situation to Park Seung-woo first. Then they went to see Jung Eun-hee together. Yoo-hyun opened his mouth first. ¡°Assistant Manager Jung, can you tell me the product production schedule in detail by each stage?¡± The development materials could be obtained, but they required prior production as a condition. ¡°Ah, I¡¯m sorry, Assistant Manager Park.¡± Assistant Manager Jung Eun-hee, who was giving a formal answer, looked at Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo behind her and bowed her head. She felt sorry for him. She felt like she had unfairly discriminated against the LCD business division. ¡°Haha, no.¡± ¡°No, what¡¯s going on?¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo smiled, and Assistant Manager Jung Eun-hee asked kindly. When the other party came in so humbly, the negotiation became more concise. Yoo-hyun said. ¡°I want to draw a schedule based on the assumption that the next-generation product development team will make it for us.¡± ¡°They¡¯re going to support you?¡± ¡°We¡¯ll have to try. We¡¯re nning to use HMOP to proceed with the work. Right, Assistant Manager Park?¡± ¡°Hmm. Assistant Manager Jung, please help us.¡± Yoo-hyun nudged his side, and Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo nodded his head with a cough. ¡°HMOP?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± It was something that was hard to know unless you were in the development team. Of course, Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo only heard it from Yoo-hyun. Assistant Manager Jung Eun-hee rolled her eyes and nodded her head. ¡°Ah¡­ yes. Anyway, it¡¯s done, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Wait a minute. You need this for the presentation, right? I¡¯ll polish this up and send it to you.¡± Since he had taken the initiative, the work was swift. She shared the sensitive schedule information that she wouldn¡¯t have easily given otherwise. She even said she would sort out the content and send it. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee. If you need any help, just let me know.¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo greeted her, and Assistant Manager Jung Eun-hee replied. Soon after, the product nning people came over and cheered for Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo. ¡°That¡¯s right, Assistant Manager Park. Good job.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Try until the end. I think it¡¯s good.¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯ll do my best. Hahaha.¡± ¡°You¡¯re so cheerful. Hehehe.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo who was smiling surrounded by people. He was rxed, cheerful, and unshakable. He wasn¡¯t the naive Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo of the past. He had grown enough to shine in such adverse conditions. Thanks to that, he won people¡¯s hearts. This would be a great help for his career in the long run. ¡®This is all you need to do.¡¯ Yoo-hyun smiled at him from behind. And he decided. He would do whatever he could to prevent his growth from being broken by such lowly tricks. Back on the 12th floor of Han Sung Tower, at the sales team leader¡¯s seat. Creak. Director An Bong-su, who got up from his seat, stopped his way and turned his head to ask Director Lee Kyung-hoon for confirmation. ¡°Team leader, just in case, what if they really get lucky and get product production support?¡± ¡°Oh,e on, didn¡¯t I say it won¡¯t happen?¡± ¡°Just in case. You know I worry too much.¡± Director An Bong-su shook his round face with a chuckle. Director Lee Kyung-hoon, who rested his chin on the tip of his hands sped together, answered. ¡°It¡¯s unlikely, but even if that happens, they¡¯ll never pass the second round.¡± ¡°Did you take care of the higher-ups too?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll say it again, I hate leaving a mess in my work. I¡¯d rather block it with a hoe than a scythe.¡± ¡°Of course. You¡¯re amazing, team leader. It¡¯s always good to be sure. Thank you for your precious time.¡± Director An Bong-su bowed his waist. Director Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s lips curled up slightly as he watched him. The short consulting meeting was over. It could have been a disappointing situation. But because people¡¯s reactions were so good, Park Seung-woo and Lee Chan-ho were in high spirits. Of course, the current good atmosphere had nothing to do with the second presentation. The most important thing was whether they could make a mobile phone prototype or not. And securing the product schedule was also equally important. ¡°The development materials are easy to get, but they require prior production as a condition. Ah, I¡¯m sorry, Assistant Manager Park.¡± Yoo-hyun said what he wanted to say using his colleague¡¯s name. Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo nodded as if he agreed. ¡°I¡¯m not worried about the panel schedule. The touch localization part might take some time because it¡¯s our first time doing it¡­ But I trust them since they said they can do it at the pre-production team.¡± The pre-production team of the mobile product 4 division. It was the team where Yoo-hyun had been dispatched before. The people were rough and entric, but their skills were unquestionable. Even the product 4 division, which had been negative about doing such a thing when they were busy, couldn¡¯t easily oppose it now. The mobile business division contest was big. It was different from the contest that the LCD business division was promoting. Just passing the first round alone proved its usefulness. In other words, there was no way that other development departments would leave this item alone. Yoo-hyun pictured the development managers who were watching each other in his head. ¡°The problem is the mobile phone schedule¡­ This is not something we can do.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why the prototype schedule is important.¡± ¡°Right. Yoo-hyun, is there really something called HMOP? And can Semi Electronics do it?¡± ¡°Yes. I checked with Semi Electronicsst time, and they have an engineer who has experience in operating mobile tforms. They said HMOP is a simr derivative, so there should be no problem.¡± ¡°But how do you know that? Chan-ho, did you know?¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo nced at Lee Chan-ho, who shook his head as if he had never heard of it. It would have been nice to tell Lee Chan-ho beforehand, but he didn¡¯t have time for that. Yoo-hyun quickly fixed it. ¡°I heard it during the new employee training. At that time, a lecturer from Han Sung Electronics¡¯ mobile business division was invited.¡± ¡°How do you remember so much from the new employee training?¡± ¡°I have good ears.¡± ¡°True¡­¡± Why are you agreeing to that? But still, Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo cheered. ¡°It won¡¯t be easy, but let¡¯s try it.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll make sure to check with Semi Electronics.¡± Thanks to that, Lee Chan-ho also got fired up. With this passion, they could stand up even if they faced harder obstacles. Chapter 132: Chapter 132: Chapter 132 ¡®That¡¯s one part done.¡¯ That was the preparation for the second presentation. Now, all that was left was to make it a sess. Yoo-hyun checked the time and got up from his seat. ¡°I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± ¡°Are you really going there?¡± The ¡®there¡¯ that Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, mentioned was the art club. There were over a hundred internal clubs in Hansung Electronics. They were meant to support the hobbies of the employees. Among them, the ce that Yoo-hyun was heading to was the art club in the Sindorim campus. ¡°Yes, I wanted to check it out.¡± ¡°If you want to join a club, why don¡¯t you go to one inside the Hansung Tower? Why bother going all the way there?¡± ¡°Maybe Yoo-hyun is interested in art. The art club is only in the Sindorim campus, you know.¡± It was as Lee Chan-ho said. The art club was only in the Sindorim campus, where engineers and designers from Hansung Electronics¡¯ mobile phone division gathered. But that wasn¡¯t why Yoo-hyun wanted to go there. ¡°What¡¯s with the art? Ah! You¡¯re going there to learn how to change your phone wallpaper and icons, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right! Yoo-hyun is really passionate, huh?¡± ¡°Right? That¡¯s why he¡¯s taking his mockup with him, right? Right? Eek, you¡¯re so clever. Hehe.¡± Of course, it wasn¡¯t to learn design either, as Park Seung-woo and Lee Chan-ho were jokingly implying. ¡°There¡¯s that too.¡± ¡°Then you should go and see for yourself.¡± ¡°Learn a lot and draw something for me too. Fighting.¡± His real purpose was slightly different, but what did that matter? Yoo-hyun nodded and Park Seung-woo waved his hand as if to hurry him up. Lee Chan-ho clenched his fist and cheered him on. Such nice people, really. Yoo-hyun smiled with his eyes and turned around. Thud thud. The wrinkles at the corners of his eyes that had folded with his smile gradually smoothed out as he walked along the corridor. His eyes became sharper and his mouth corners dropped. ¡°I guess I¡¯ve got the second presentation evaluators on my side too.¡± If it was Lee Kyung-hoon, the director that Yoo-hyun knew, he would have definitely prepared something for the second presentation as well. He was someone who never repeated the same mistake twice. If something got in his way, he would get rid of it by any means necessary. That was his style. Then why not just defend against it again? No way! He couldn¡¯t be dragged along by someone whose intentions were clear. Yoo-hyun nned to change the game altogether. That was why he was moving his feet right now. Sindorim campus 10th floor, design center idea room. The wall painted with various colors and the striking calligraphy that caught his eye were impressive. Various geometric shapes of sculptures were ced on the ceiling and walls. Yoo-hyun entered a room with a very unusual structure at a nce. It was quite a spacious ce, but there weren¡¯t many tables and chairs. And they were all design furniture, not office furniture. ¡®How unique.¡¯ It was a ce made for the designers¡¯ idea activities, so the interior design was very experimental. People might not know, but it was designed by an employee of thepany. Yoo-hyun came here to meet that person. Thud thud. As he walked a few steps in, he saw some people gathered around a table. There were four men and one woman. ¡°Hello. Is this the art club by any chance?¡± ¡°What brings you here?¡± A man looked Yoo-hyun up and down. He had shaggy hair, frayed jeans hem, and mismatched colored top. From Yoo-hyun¡¯s experience, most designers tended to care a lot about their appearance. But this guy wasn¡¯t one of them. ¡°I came here because I like art.¡± ¡°You look like a new employee?¡± ¡°That¡¯s rare. Not many people volunteer toe here.¡± ¡°Hehe, you must think this is a ce where we just draw pictures and chat.¡± The others were the same. They didn¡¯t look like designers to Yoo-hyun either. They didn¡¯t seem to have much interest in art either. That meant they didn¡¯te here because they liked it. Then why did theye? Why waste their precious time here? ¡°Just sit down for now. The president will be here soon.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled politely and sat down. The people who had been interested in Yoo-hyun soon fell silent, and an awkward silence hung over them. That was how the atmosphere was originally, they were telling him with their bodies. Then, Yoo-hyun opened his mouth. ¡°Excuse me¡­¡± The air started to change in an instant. At that moment. A woman standing in front of the copier sighed. ¡°Sigh.¡± The protagonist was Jang Hye-min, a senior researcher (equivalent to manager) at the mobile phone division¡¯s design center. She wondered why she was doing this every time she had to sort out the printouts herself. She had finished her studies abroad and joined thepany as a senior researcher, but she had very little experience in Korean society. She tried to adapt to thepany as well, but she couldn¡¯t understand the way people worked at all. Especially, it was uneptable that her well-made designs were discarded due to conflicts of opinions between the development engineers and the designers. Other talented designers left thepany and moved to foreignpanies or opened their own businesses. But Jang Hye-min was in a position where she couldn¡¯t do that. ¡®If I can¡¯t avoid it, I might as well enjoy it.¡¯ That was the mindset that led her to create the art club. She believed that if she could improve the aesthetic sense of the engineers, she could fundamentally change this frustrating structure. But things didn¡¯t go as well as she hoped. -If we have a ce, won¡¯t more people participate? There¡¯s a lot of interest in design these days. She looked at the survey results and turned the idea room she had made herself into an art club exclusive for a certain time. -The problem is time. There¡¯s too much work to do, so it¡¯s not easy to attend. She sent an official document to each team, reflecting their opinions. She had even gotten approval from the head of the mobile phone division, so each team had to spare some people for her. -It¡¯s also awkward to meet after work. It doesn¡¯t seem like art is something easy to do as a hobby. She asked for cooperation from each team and made the art club members take out some work hours on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3 pm. It might seem impossible for someone at the manager level to do that, but Jang Hye-min, the senior researcher, had the power to do so. -It feels too much like work. And it¡¯s not like there¡¯s any result. She created an internal design contest to encourage the engineers to participate actively. Since Jang Hye-min, the senior researcher, personally guided them, they could win a prize if they followed her well. -I feel like it¡¯s taking too much time. I¡¯m quitting. But people dropped out one by one. They had to get re-approval from their department head to quit, which was a hassle. Still, they were so dissatisfied with the club that they wanted to quit. There were still some people left, but they were only formal participants. They couldn¡¯t move as Jang Hye-min wanted them to, since they had joined reluctantly. As time passed, the rtionship between the members became more businesslike. They became ufortable with each other. She knew something was wrong. But she didn¡¯t know what to do. It was hard for her to live a normal social life, after living such a smooth life. ¡°Huh¡­¡± Jang Hye-min, the senior researcher, who was holding the printouts, sighed in front of the idea room door. She was thinking of smiling as usual in the awkward atmosphere that would unfold soon. That was the only way to keep this art club that she had made with her own hands alive. She opened the door then. ¡°Hahaha.¡± ¡°Hohoho.¡± Laughter came from inside the idea room. Did she hear it wrong? She tilted her head and cautiously stepped in. No. She didn¡¯t hear it wrong. It was definitely theughter of the art club members. ¡®But who is that guy?¡¯ The people were gathered around a man she had never seen before. ¡°Oh, president!¡± The female employee from the mobile phone circuit design team, who had always been distant, smiled brightly and waved her hand. What was going on? ¡°Yes, Eun-ae.¡± ¡°Come here. This guy¡¯s face reading is amazing.¡± Face reading? Thump. Jang Hye-min put the printouts on the table and looked at the new guy with a puzzled expression. The man in neat clothes greeted her politely. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Oh, you¡¯re the one who emailed me? You said you work at Hansung Tower? You really came.¡± ¡°Yes. I really wanted toe.¡± He sounded sincere in his tone. Just as she was about to say something more, Kim Jae-joong, the chief researcher (equivalent to assistant manager), who usually didn¡¯t talk much, cut in. ¡°Yoo-hyun, no, Yoo-hyun-nim, please look at me too.¡± He even used the respectful suffix ¡®nim¡¯, which he usually refused to use. And his expression? There was no trace of his usual grumpy and cynical look. She was so surprised by this situation that Jang Hye-min stared nkly at Yoo-hyun. That was when it happened. Yoo-hyun and Jang Hye-min locked eyes for a moment. ¡®Long time no see, Jang Hye-min executive. No, Jang Hye-min senior researcher.¡¯ She looked much more innocent and young than his past memories of her. He saw her young face ovepped with the fearless face of Jang Hye-min executive. He had many memories with her. He felt happy for a moment too. But he smiled with his eyes and moved his gaze to the man sitting across from him. ¡°Jae-joong-nim¡¯s eyes are¡­¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t study face reading in particr. He just knew some terms because he had used it a few times before. He was just making it sound good, but what he was doing now was more like observation than face reading. ¡°Ah¡­I do send money to my parents every month.¡± ¡°Yes, you have a kind nature¡­¡± ¡°Wow, amazing.¡± He just smiled at their enthusiastic reactions. He wasn¡¯t happy because he got attention in this awkward atmosphere. He was happy because he confirmed that Jang Hye-min senior researcher joined in the positive mood. He wanted to win her over and make her move eventually. He believed that was the fastest way to solve the tangled problem. ¡°President, please let him look at you too.¡± ¡°Me? Ah¡­¡± And he knew what she wanted. When Jang Hye-min senior researcher hesitated, he made a troubled expression. ¡°Actually, I came here today to learn design. I want to improve my aesthetic sense too.¡± ¡°Really?¡± She felt her heartbeat quicken. ¡°I heard that the art club in Sindorim campus has great support and is good for learning art even for beginners.¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± Her eyes became crescents and wrinkles formed at the corners of her eyes. ¡°I¡¯m in the product nning team, so I don¡¯t know much about art, but I feel like I need to know design for my work. I can¡¯t learn everything today, but I want to hang out with good people and learn from them.¡± ¡°Hmm. Our club does have great support.¡± Her mouth corners rose and her face turned red. ¡°You came to the right ce. It¡¯s hard, but you¡¯ll definitely learn something.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. The support is awesome.¡± ¡°And they give us some time off during work, so we have some leisure too.¡± As the people continued to talk, Jang Hye-min senior researcher¡¯s eyes started to get bloodshot. She seemed moved by just a few words. ¡®She¡¯s still the same.¡¯ When Yoo-hyun slipped his hand away, Jang Hye-min senior researcher was startled and lifted her hand. ¡°Oh, I must have gone crazy for a moment.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s fine.¡± Then she awkwardly picked up the printouts she had put on the table. She tried to hold it in, but a smile leaked out of her mouth. Her emotions were clearly shown on her face, just like before. Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Chapter 133 Tap tap. She neatly arranged the folded printouts and handed them out to the people. ¡°Ah, since our new member is here, let¡¯s try an assignment today.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at the paper she gave him. Then he froze for a moment. ¡°¡­¡± It was filled with information on industrial design theory. And most of it was in English. Senior Jang Hye-min spoke in a cheerful voice. ¡°Today I prepared an industrial design edition. I thought it would be directly helpful for us since we are the ones who make cell phones. It may look difficult, but it¡¯s not that hard.¡± ¡°It looks pretty hard to me?¡± It was impossible to be easy. ¡°No, it¡¯s not. It may be boring because it¡¯s theory, but if you can remember a little bit of it, designing will be much easier. I¡¯ll help you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was no one here who could remember this. They were all engineers who knew nothing about art. As expected, the others¡¯ expressions were not good. That¡¯s right! Senior Jang Hye-min had no talent for teaching at people¡¯s level. She was even more clumsy in this aspect than Yoo-hyun remembered from the future. And that was supposed to be improved! ¡®That¡¯s why the art club atmosphere is so bleak.¡¯ Yoo-hyun urately grasped the situation. He sighed inwardly and raised his hand. ¡°President, can I ask you a question?¡± ¡°Ooh, questions are good. Not one, but two are fine. Ask me anything.¡± Senior Jang Hye-min sparkled her eyes. She seemed determined to answer anything. ¡°When you say design, you mean mainly the exterior of the cell phone, right? Can we also consider the interior screen as design?¡± ¡°Of course. Absolutely. I think the interior design is more important. Even if it¡¯s the same cell phone, depending on how you make the UI, the user can have apletely different experience.¡± ¡°I¡¯m actually worried about that part.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Yoo-hyun ced the box he had put on the floor on the table. Naturally, people¡¯s eyes were drawn to the box. ¡°I made an LCD panel mockup, and I wanted to decorate the interior design well. But I don¡¯t know if it meets the standards of experts.¡± ¡°Let me see what you brought.¡± Yoo-hyun ced the mockups divided by color on the table. When he pressed a button, a screen that matched well with the color appeared. It was a mockup with a stainless steel exterior, arge full-touch screen, and a thin body. Since it was made using only the minimumponents necessary for driving and touching the screen and a small battery that goes into Semi Electronics MP3, it was a possible design. The exterior of this mockup, which was made by Semi Electronics personnel under Lee Chan-ho¡¯s leadership, was of high quality even in Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. Of course, it was enough to impress a designer. Just like Laura Parker did in the past. Not only senior Jang Hye-min, but also others had curious eyes. ¡°Wow, this is awesome. Oh, you reduced the battery a lot.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°No wonder. But you made it thin well. It has all the necessary functions.¡± ¡°Look at the stainless steel work. This can¡¯t be mass-produced with current technology, right? Did you do it by hand?¡± Senior Jang Hye-min responded to her words quickly. ¡°That¡¯s right. How did you know at a nce?¡± ¡°That¡¯s my job, what do you mean? Hoho.¡± The engineers in each field did not care about understanding each other andmented on the product. From their perspective, studying industrial design theory was much more fun than this. But senior Jang Hye-min, who didn¡¯t know that fact, looked very touched. Themunication she wanted in the art club was unfolding before her eyes. Senior Jang Hye-min picked up the mockup with curious eyes. ¡°The exterior is very neat. It looks like something our team would make with great effort. You said you were worried about the interior design? What?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± As soon as she touched the screen, her eyes widened. ¡°This is¡­ Did you match the tone of the interior screen with the exterior color? Even the icons? It seems like you designed everything in detail ording to the character concept as well¡­¡± ¡°How did you know?¡± ¡°Hold on a second.¡± Then she incredulously picked up another phone with a different color. It was clearly the same phone, but it gave apletely different feeling with just the interior design. ¡°¡­¡± Senior Jang Hye-min focused for a moment without saying anything. From her perspective as someone who had handled many phones, full-touch phones were not that amazing. There was Channel Phone that came outst year, and Apple Phone that was released this year. The PDA concept phone she was holding now was also nothing new. But what surprised her was the uniqueness of the interior design of a single mockup that stimted the part where she was stuck. Yoo-hyun knew that the interior design he made through Han Jae-hee would capture senior Jang Hye-min¡¯s heart even if others didn¡¯t know. -Do you know what I regret the most? That I made the design that became the basis of smartphone UX, but I couldn¡¯t apply it properly because I fought with the engineers. How did she feel now? Wouldn¡¯t she feel like the design she had always worried about was right in front of her? It didn¡¯t matter whether it was clumsy or not. What mattered was the concept that she always talked about. ¡°The details are really well taken care of. Especially, making the icons transparent and harmonizing them with the background color is excellent. Whichpany did you do this with?¡± ¡°My younger sister did it.¡± ¡°Wow¡­ Your sister is amazing. She has some rough parts, but she captured the concept well. How much experience does she have to make this?¡± ¡°She¡¯s a college student now.¡± ¡°What? A college student? That¡¯s amazing. But why are you worried about this design? It looks like you can make it into a product right away.¡± In a strangely focused atmosphere, Yoo-hyun calmly told her about the problem he faced. ¡°That¡¯s actually¡­¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°¡­So I wanted to get some help.¡± ¡°Does that make sense?¡± ¡°It¡¯s reality.¡± Senior Jang Hye-min, who had been listening quietly, red up. ¡°That¡¯s too much. Are they discriminating us because we¡¯re from the LCD division?¡± ¡°I heard that the contest winners are already decided by the higher-ups. They¡¯re focusing on the team leader-level ideas that they want to groom as executives.¡± ¡°Is that why? To me, this looks like it can easily make a schedule.¡± Was it thanks to Yoo-hyun¡¯s poprity? The people next to him added fuel to the fire. ¡°Honestly, I love it. As you said, if the price of full-touch phones drops like that, ourpany can push it as the next-generation product without any problem.¡± Senior Jang Hye-min agreed vehemently and jumped up from her seat. Her fast heartbeat and rough breathing showed her sudden emotional change. She was very excited right now. ¡°Yoo-hyun, can I borrow this mockup?¡± ¡°Yes. Of course.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll review it and propose it on our side. We can¡¯t let them trample on a good idea with such logic of power.¡± She was genuinely angry. There was nothing revealed yet, and Yoo-hyun himself didn¡¯t even mention that he was discriminated against. But she had already made up her mind. ¡®She still has a hot temper.¡¯ It was a bit more intense than Yoo-hyun expected. She was a person who would rush into anything she thought was right without regard for anything. She was infinitely weak to the words of the lower people, but she hated the abuse of power by the upper people so much that she would cause a stir. She didn¡¯t care if they were executives or not, she was the one who would confront the business director if there was a problem. She was a person who could do that. No, she was a person who was allowed to do that. She was the niece of Shin Hyun-ho, the chairman of Hanseong Group, or more precisely, the daughter of his ex-wife¡¯s sister whom he cherished. She was just hiding her status because she wanted to live a normal social life in her own way. Who would think that she was a member of the Hanseong Group family by looking at her? Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t know her identity until muchter. Was it because of the old acquaintance he met after a long time? The times he spent with her in the past passed through his head like a slide show. -Do you know why I hid it? It¡¯s not direct, and there are people who don¡¯t like me. Well, more than that, I wanted to live a normal social life. Don¡¯t we all have such a dream? He didn¡¯t know where she got such a dream, but she had aplex of being nice that didn¡¯t suit her status. -Honestly, I don¡¯t like what Han team leader did. But your words are also true that I suffered more damage by pretending to be nice. So, I¡¯ll let this one go. So there were many conflicts. They had different directions from the beginning. -Did you see the review of our product? It¡¯s awesome, right? This is why I design. Well, Han team leader did a good job of summarizing it, so I¡¯ll give him credit for that. But she had skills that didn¡¯t match her prejudice as a royal family. At least in terms of direction and insight, he couldn¡¯t criticize her. She remained in Yoo-hyun¡¯s memory as a useful colleague. -Han team leader is lucky. He can work with someone like our senior Jung Da-hye. There was someone she cherished. It was senior Jung Da-hye who worked with Yoo-hyun in the group strategy room at that time. She liked senior Jung Da-hye who was called Jeanne d¡¯Arc for being strong-willed and thought she resembled herself. He suddenly wondered again. Jung Da-hye. Was she doing well? At that moment. Jung Da-bin, who took a vacation, stopped by her home for the first time in a long time. Her mother weed her. ¡°What¡¯s up? You¡¯re all home?¡± ¡°Is that what you say to your daughter? Is there anything to eat?¡± ¡°Geez, yes.¡± They looked like friends as they talked. It was just like her cheerful personality. Jung Da-bin sat on a dining chair and ate some fruit and asked. ¡°Mom, you know Da-hye.¡± ¡°Jung Da-hye? Your cousin? The pretty one?¡± ¡°Mom always adds unnecessary words. I¡¯m prettier.¡± ¡°Whatever, but why Da-hye?¡± ¡°Just. I suddenly thought of her. I wonder if she¡¯s doing well.¡± Jung Da-bin lived in the same neighborhood as Jung Da-hye when they were young. They were friends because they were the same age. -This is my signature. I made it with a half-heart mark for the many (¶à) character, but you can use it if you want. We use the same character, right? Around that time, she made a signature for him when they were ying at home. The signature with a cupid arrow was so cute that he remembered it. But he saw that signature on the sea of Geoje Ind a while ago. It was the heart that Yoo-hyunF drew on the ground. It was too simr to be a coincidence in terms of the detailed shape. Chapter 134: Chapter 134: Chapter 134 The words of Yoo-hyun, who said he had someone he liked in his lingering memory, kept ovepping. He thought it was not true, but he wanted to check it out. ¡°Mom, is Dahye abroad right now?¡± ¡°Yeah. She¡¯s smart, you know. She graduated from there.¡± ¡°Stop saying that. I¡¯m smart too. Did she get a job?¡± ¡°She did. Why? Do you want to go abroad?¡± ¡°No. Just. I thought of her after a long time.¡± His mother nailed him with her words. ¡°Don¡¯t call her. It¡¯ll cost roaming fees.¡± ¡°Hey, mom. Don¡¯t say that. It sounds like you¡¯re from the old days. There¡¯s the inte.¡± ¡°Hey¡­¡± Jung Dabin gave his mother a pointed apology. Then he smiled brightly. It was time to contact his cousin after a long time. Spirit Company, located in New York, USA. The presentation was in full swing at the consulting firm. Jung Dahye, who finished the presentation first, sat down with a tired heart. Her mouth was still numb. She had practiced countless times to prepare for this presentation. ¡°Sigh.¡± She sighed and turned on the monitor screen habitually. There was a familiar name on the messenger window. It was Jung Dabin, her cousin. She pressed the confirmation button with a curious mind, and a fairly long message was confirmed. ¡®What is this?¡¯ Jung Dahye¡¯s head tilted more and more as she read the content. A few dayster, in the president¡¯s office of Semi Electronics, located in Gasan-dong, Seoul. ¡°Oh, hello, our employees.¡± ¡°President, hello.¡± President Yoon Min-han personally greeted Lee Chan-ho and Yoo-hyun. Lim Han-seop, the assistant manager sitting next to him, and some key staff members, and even the youngest Kang Jun-ki, all had smiling faces. The mockup made by Semi Electronics received rave reviews from Hansung Electronics¡¯ mobile phone division. They already had a close rtionship with the LCD division by providing domestic touch modules. Nevertheless, they wanted to take this opportunity to connect with the mobile phone division as well. It was natural considering that the business areas were different and the scale itself was iparable. Maybe President Semi Electronics is having a happy imagination of catching two rabbits by now? It¡¯s easier to talk if that happens. Yoo-hyun started to float his luck. ¡°Thanks to your support, we sessfully finished the presentation. Thank you.¡± ¡°Haha, what did we do so special? It¡¯s thanks to Hansung Electronics for setting up such a good concept.¡± ¡°No. Ipared it with otherpanies and I could tell for sure. It would have been impossible without Semi Electronics.¡± Lee Chan-ho also started toy down the board ording to Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. They had been breathing together for several months. It was possible to push it even with their eyes closed. ¡°Well, that¡¯s true. That¡¯s why I keep getting calls from the mobile phone division.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I heard a lot of reviews that it¡¯s better than Hansung Electronics¡¯ phones.¡± ¡°Hahaha, is that so? It¡¯s because ourpany is an MP3-basedpany, so we have the technology to make a mockup of a mobile phone easily.¡± President Yoon Min-han¡¯s shoulders rose high. This person is a mood person. If you just fan him from the side, he¡¯ll soar to the sky. ¡°So you used the same chip as the one that goes into Hansung Electronics¡¯ phones for the mockup.¡± ¡°Hahaha, yes. If you¡¯re going to match it, you have to match it properly.¡± President Yoon Min-hanughed out loud when Lee Chan-ho shook his head carefully and revealed his inner thoughts. ¡°President, so I have something to say.¡± ¡°Yes. Tell me. If there¡¯s anything we can help you with, we¡¯ll help you with anything.¡± ¡°I knew you would say that. Thank you. Actually, Hansung Electronics had a request.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°They asked if we could put Hansung Electronics¡¯ mobile tform on the mockup.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ us?¡± President Yoon Min-han asked back in surprise. It was not in the contract in the first ce, and it was not easy to use a mobile tform, especially someone else¡¯s one. He knew that vaguely too. ¡°Senior, isn¡¯t it too tight for Semi Electronics to do it even if they use the same chip? I think the mobile phone division also thinks it won¡¯t work.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just asking in case. They¡¯ll pay for it anyway. You guys are experts here, so you know better.¡± Lee Chan-ho matched his breath with Yoo-hyun in a whisper that everyone could hear. It was also because he predicted President Yoon Min-han¡¯s reaction like this. Sure enough, President Yoon Min-han, who was a mood person, was hooked by the one-dimensional fishing. ¡°Hansung Electronics said that? Haha, this is really. We can do anything.¡± ¡°Right? I heard that there are a lot of software experts here. You have a lot of experience in handling a light OS like HMOP (Hansung Mobile Open tform).¡± Yoo-hyun quickly changed his stance. President Yoon Min-han turned his eyes with a good mood. ¡°That¡¯s right. Isn¡¯t that right, Kang Manager?¡± ¡°Yes? Oh¡­ I don¡¯t know much about OS because I only know firmware.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you know what you don¡¯t know. You can do it if you do it.¡± President Yoon Min-han shook his head and asked about the schedule. Lee Chan-ho made a V with his fingers and answered. ¡°Oh, two months?¡± ¡°No. Two weeks.¡± Yoo-hyun followed up on President Yoon Min-han¡¯s blinking eyes. If you corner him, you can¡¯t give him a chance to rest. ¡°We received the open source code for the same chip from the mobile phone division.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Yes. We have a manual and an example code, so there should be no difficulty in proceeding.¡± It was not easy. If Hansung Electronics had made the code so kindly, the attempt to match the tform with otherpanies would not have failed. Nevertheless, Yoo-hyun believed in Semi Electronics¡¯ capabilities. They would have to invest a lot of software manpower, but that was up to President Yoon Min-han to handle. ¡°I see¡­ I understand.¡± ¡°President, thank you for your active support.¡± ¡°Thank you very much.¡± Lee Chan-ho and Yoo-hyun bowed their heads to President Yoon Min-han immediately. It was to stamp the seal before his mind changed. As Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and came out, Kang Jun-ki followed him. ¡°Yoo-hyun, is that hard?¡± ¡°No. You guys can do it enough.¡± ¡°Oh, really? I was worried.¡± Kang Jun-ki sighed with relief. He had many nights of staying upte developing the mockup. He was worried that he would have to do it again. ¡°I¡¯m counting on you.¡± ¡°Well. It¡¯s nothing if you do it quickly.¡± ¡°Yeah. Fighting.¡± Yoo-hyun patted his shoulder and reassured him. He didn¡¯t say that it was hard work to buy when he was young. Sometimes there is unnecessary truth. A few dayster. A guest came to the office of the mobile sales marketing manager. ¡°Director Cho, your face looks a bit swollen?¡± ¡°Is that so? This is all thanks to Director Song.¡± ¡°Hehe, as expected, Director Cho is good at speaking.¡± Executive Director Jo Chan-young felt a bit embarrassed by the words of Director Song Moon-jun, who was in charge of mobile product 4. When the product development department looked down on the sales marketing department, they often used the expression ¡®people who only talk¡¯. But he didn¡¯t feel any hostility in his expression. Rather, he looked like he was trying to be friendly with his blunt self. ¡°Haha, thank you. But why¡­¡± ¡°Oh, am I holding a busy person too long?¡± ¡°Not at all. How could that be? I just wondered if you were tired froming a long way.¡± ¡°It¡¯s because of the meeting, what else.¡± Executive Director Jo Chan-young tried to guess Director Song Moon-jun¡¯s intentions, who came up from Ulsan and made an appointment and even came to his office. But there was no reaction at all. ¡®What is this guy up to?¡¯ It was when the tea cup was half empty. Director Song Moon-jun raised his eyebrows and said. ¡°Director Cho is very ambitious.¡± ¡°Yes? What do you mean¡­¡± ¡°No, the ce that hosts the contest goes to the contest. And I heard you passed the first round?¡± ¡°Yes, yes. It happened somehow.¡± ¡°Ambition is a good thing. But you know what? You have to know how to use wisdom to live together.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± For a moment, Executive Director Jo Chan-young¡¯s eyes wrinkled. He finally understood why Director Song Moon-jun came here and spent time. ¡°Of course. The product development department has to make good products for us to have our role.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I saw the idea you proposed¡­ Well, there are some shorings, but it¡¯s usable.¡± He is interested in the contest idea right now. ¡°Thank you. It¡¯s all thanks to the support of the 4th staff.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Our staff also invested a lot. Especially, we couldn¡¯t have sorted out the domestic touch part without our staff.¡± He also has a lot of it. Enough toe directly to the office and ask for a share. ¡®You¡¯re greedy.¡¯ Not only the 4th product development department, but also other departments were greedy enough. It was ie that he had never thought of before. ¡°I also thought that it had to be done by the 4th department. I also hinted at that intention to the group leader.¡± ¡°This person. I knew you would understand me. Hehe.¡± ¡°Haha, I¡¯mcking, but I¡¯ll try harder.¡± Executive Director Jo Chan-young smiled broadly for a rare asion. After Director Song Moon-jun left. Executive Director Jo Chan-young leaned back on the leather seat and looked out the window. The weather looked unusually good today. Originally, the sales marketing department was in a position where they had to follow and chase after the product development department¡¯s whims. But if the panel we nned is made right away by winning the contest, the story will changepletely. The product development department will have no choice but to cater to us. The situation will bepletely reversed. The pleasant imagination was not over with this. Click. -Request for sharing report on low-end full touch phone idea @HSE Design Center An email came from Hansung Electronics¡¯ mobile phone division design center requesting an idea share. The email reference list included even the design center director. He had never contacted the design center before. They directly requested the data from there. This means that the position of the LCD business division sales marketing manager is expanding beyond the mobile phone division. ¡®But why is Han Yoo-hyun on the email list?¡¯ He casually passed over the fleeting thought and soon smiled contentedly. ¡°I knew Park Daeri would do a great job. Huhu.¡± Chapter 135: Chapter 135: Chapter 135 Knock knock knock. A knock on the door interrupted him. ¡°Come in.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± Speaking of the devil, the one who entered the room was Park Seung-woo, an assistant manager. ¡°Hehe, what¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Sir, actually¡­¡± He sounded like he wanted to offer him a rice cake, but all he asked was whether he could reply to an email from the design center. ¡°Why are you asking me that? Of course you should send it.¡± ¡°Are you sure it¡¯s okay?¡± ¡°Yeah, yeah. We¡¯re in the samepany, aren¡¯t we?¡± After Park Seung-woo left, Jo Chan-young, Executive Director, burst intoughter. ¡°Haha, what a coincidence.¡± The development team 4 came to him and the design center contacted him. What if they passed the contest and made a product? What if that product became a hit? Bing a group leader, which he dreamed of, might not be impossible. Jo Chan-young indulged in his pleasant imagination. Park Seung-woo returned to his seat with a serious expression. He hesitated for a moment and then asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s too much to send everything?¡± ¡°Yes. I think you should leave out some data like the LCD panel production process.¡± ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s not even over yet. It¡¯s a bit weird to send internal data.¡± He said that, but Park Seung-woo was honestly worried. He judged that the contact from the design center was not because of the contest. He concluded that it was close to simple curiosity. It was just a coincidence that Yoo-hyun met a design team member at an art club. Sharing data itself was burdensome. But what the hell? He cautiously reported it, but Jo Chan-young agreed too easily. He didn¡¯t understand this situation at all. Yoo-hyun said to Park Seung-woo, who was still nervous. ¡°Sir, don¡¯t worry too much. The manager gave us permission, right?¡± ¡°Yeah, yeah. I¡¯m just wondering how to do it.¡± ¡°I heard something.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Yoo-hyun approached him and whispered. Park Seung-woo perked up his ears. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I just heard that designers don¡¯t likeplicated reports.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Park Seung-woo showed curiosity and Yoo-hyun calmly suggested. ¡°Yes. Since we already sent the mockup, I think you can just show them a simple summary of one page.¡± ¡°What about the cause and effect rtionship?¡± ¡°They won¡¯t know anything about LCD panels anyway. If necessary, you can exin it yourself.¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Park Seung-woo nodded at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and started editing the contest report. He was nning to organize it anyway because of the second presentation. He thought it would be okay to simplify it this time. Yoo-hyun smiled as he watched him. Jo Chan-young, Park Seung-woo, and anyone else in the LCD business division. None of them understood the meaning of Jang Hye-min¡¯s quick move. She didn¡¯t just contact them for data requests. That is, she was nning to blow it up. She wanted to use someone in a high position and push it all at once. Yoo-hyun knew Jang Hye-min well enough to predict that time. It wasn¡¯t hard to guess when she would do it. All this was in Yoo-hyun¡¯s n. -The third quarter performance report meeting of the mobile phone business division. Yoo-hyun checked the date marked with a circle on the desk calendar and the schedule written below it. It was now a week before the second presentation of the contest. Jang Hye-min was almost certain to reveal the concept of a low-end full-touch phone, aka color phone, at the performance report meeting. There would be a lot of opposition, but this was 99% sure to work. Why? That day was exactly the time Yoo-hyun had been waiting for while preparing for the contest. A big issue that would sweep away everything else would explode then. There was something he had to do now for that day. Yoo-hyun moved his seat and asked Lee Chan-ho. ¡°Sir, do you want me to go on a business trip to Semi Electronics if necessary?¡± ¡°Because of the mockup?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°They said they would apply HMOP and somehow meet the contest schedule.¡± Despite Lee Chan-ho¡¯s assurance, Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t back down. He had a hunch that this was a critical situation where everything could go wrong with a slight dy. That feeling came out of his mouth as it was. ¡°I¡¯m just worried. It would be nice if we could get it sooner.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I was going to push them anyway. I¡¯ll get it done a week earlier or something.¡± Lee Chan-ho boasted and Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. ¡°Yes. Even if the quality is a bit low, I¡¯ll feel relieved once I get it.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Lee Chan-ho nodded at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun turned his head and looked around. Park Seung-woo was modifying the main page to send to the design center. Kim Young-gil went down to Ulsan to check the panel process schedule again. Choi Min-hee agreed to check the Hyunil Automobile case and then look at the touch localization issue. Lee Chan-ho was confirming the mockup express schedule with Semi Electronics by email. It looked like they could finish everything by the performance report meeting. It was thanks to everyone¡¯s hard work. One person was missing from here. It was Kim Hyun-min, a manager. He was as rxed as ever. ¡°Why are you guys so busy? There¡¯s no one to drink with. Yoo-hyun, do you want to have a drink with me today?¡± ¡°I have a friending over to my house.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head at Kim Hyun-min¡¯s question. ¡°A girl?¡± ¡°No. A guy.¡± ¡°What kind of guyes to a friend¡¯s house on a Friday night?¡± On a Friday night, isn¡¯t it weirder to drink with your boss? Yoo-hyun answered with a hidden feeling. ¡°I guess so.¡± ¡°Well, nothing I can do.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the manager, walked away with a sigh of regret. He was always a cheerful person. Yoo-hyun chuckled as he watched his back. Everyone who worked looked forward to the weekend. Even Yoo-hyun, who enjoyed his work, waited for the weekend. He couldn¡¯t hate having some free time to rx and sort out his thoughts. Of course, that was when there was no uninvited guest. On Sunday morning, there was that uninvited guest, Kang Jun-ki, in Yoo-hyun¡¯s house. After watching him for a while, Yoo-hyun asked in a dry tone. ¡°How long are you going to stay?¡± ¡°Why? You were the one who told me toe.¡± ¡°That was¡­ Never mind. Just keep doing what you were doing.¡± Yoo-hyun gestured and Kang Jun-ki sat down at the desk and touched theputer. He ran the program a few times and a color bar appeared on the LCD mockup on the desk, followed by a wallpaper. He had worked hard for a few days and Hanseong¡¯s mobile tform worked normally on the existing chip. The problem was that there was no response when he touched the screen. Kang Jun-ki grumbled loudly. ¡°Damn, why isn¡¯t it working?¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I told you to ask your senior next week at work.¡± ¡°No. I can¡¯t do that.¡± ¡°Stubborn guy. Sigh.¡± Yoo-hyun gave up reading the book and sat on the single sofa. He went to the fridge and took out some ice. A few minutester. He put two cups of iced coffee on the table and approached Kang Jun-ki. ¡°Still not working?¡± ¡°I did what you said and uploaded the tform, but it doesn¡¯t work well.¡± ¡°Cool your head and try again. Let¡¯s have some coffee.¡± Yoo-hyun finally dragged him along. He was a friend who shared childhood memories, but they lived different lives after bing adults. They went to different schools, met different people, and did different things. He thought he knew his friend¡¯s life pretty well by having a drink with him once in a while, but he didn¡¯t. They justughed and shared their past memories. He didn¡¯t know much about his current life. Yoo-hyun realized that fact as he spent a few days with Kang Jun-ki. Kang Jun-ki cautiously opened up his feelings with a slightly frustrated face. ¡°I saw some of my college seniors and I¡¯m doing pretty wellpared to them.¡± ¡°Yeah. You¡¯re doing well.¡± ¡°Actually, my boss was very happy when we were selected as yourpany¡¯s partner.¡± ¡°Did you ever fail?¡± ¡°No. I haven¡¯t failed yet. I¡¯m the youngest. But it was worth it. It¡¯s fun in its own way.¡± He was also proactive in dealing with his current life. Yoo-hyun praised him proudly. ¡°Oh, Kang Jun-ki is pretty cool.¡± ¡°This outfit is not bad either, right? Better than what you picked for me.¡± ¡°You¡¯re still out of it.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head in disbelief. But Kang Jun-ki was persistent. ¡°Oh, did I tell you about So-hyun? She keeps contacting metely. Well, I do have charm.¡± ¡°She has a unique taste too.¡± Yoo-hyun drew a line appropriately. He was worried that he didn¡¯t know anything about dating and would get excited by just one text message and act silly. He had already cheered up and Kang Jun-ki kept talking to himself. ¡°Hyun-soo seems happy these days. What¡¯s going on? He¡¯s usually grumpy but heughs whenever he calls me.¡± ¡°His mother got better and his car center is doing well too.¡± ¡°No. He must be struggling inside. I have to get settled quickly and help him out.¡± Kang Jun-ki showed loyalty enough to jump in for his friend¡¯s sake. Yoo-hyun found out that he was more positive, deeper, more naive but more affectionate than he knew. Kang Jun-ki was such a friend. Of course, there was no problem with that. The trouble started again. ¡°Wow, but this is really amazing. Did Jae-hee really make this screen design? I thought she was just a pretty face but she had this talent.¡± ¡°That¡¯s what I¡¯m saying.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled faintly as he looked at the coffee cup that still had some left. Who else could talk so long over a cup of coffee that could be finished in one gulp? He had been listening to his endless chatter for two nights and three days, and now he felt like he knew everything about his head structure. Kang Jun-ki still seemed to have a lot to say. ¡°By the way, do you know that? Jun-seok likes Jae-hee.¡± ¡°Really? What does Jun-seokck?¡± ¡°Just a thought. He gets angry whenever I call Jae-hee a pretty face. I¡¯m just saying, just in case, what would you do if he likes Jae-hee?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Friend and sister? He had never thought about it. But it would be better than the jerk ex-husband, right? ¡®By the way, did that girl meet him? She hasn¡¯t contacted me.¡¯ He warned her, but she was a stubborn sister who didn¡¯t listen. He thought he should check on her again. ¡°Just a word. Anyway, Jae-hee is lucky. The Hanseong Electronics design team is interested in her too. Is she going to work there?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. I don¡¯t think that¡¯s something to be happy about.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled meaningfully and emptied his coffee cup. Chapter 136: Chapter 136: Chapter 136 At that moment. Han Jae-hee, Yoo-hyun¡¯s younger sister, threw her phone away after reading the text message from her brother. ¡°What the hell is he talking about?¡± He asked if there was any man with the Yang surname around her? What a useless question. She suddenly remembered her senior from school, but she shook her head. They were not even in a rtionship yet. Ding-dong. Ding-dong. Then, the phone bell rang on the bed. ¡°Ah, seriously, can¡¯t you just leave me alone?¡± Han Jae-hee walked over and picked up the phone. If he said any nonsense again, she would scream at him regardless of him being her brother. But the screen showed an unfamiliar number. ¡°Hello. Yes? Oh¡­ Yes, yes. That¡¯s right. Yes. That¡¯s me. Yes. Well¡­ Really? Yes. Th-thank you.¡± Han Jae-hee¡¯s voice became softer as she answered the phone. She even put her other hand on top of the phone that was already held by both hands. It was a call from an employee of Hanseong Electronics Design Center, whom she had sent an email a while ago. ¡®Was it not a joke?¡¯ And it was not just any employee, but Senior Researcher Jang Hye-min. She sounded like a high-ss person with her name and position. She introduced herself and also gave a harsh criticism of her design. She was right about everything, so Han Jae-hee had no choice but to be humble in front of her. Senior Researcher Jang asked her specifically. -I would like to see the revised version¡­ Of course, I¡¯m nning to sign a contract with you. ¡°Yes? Of course, I have to do it.¡± -When can you finish it? Can I see it by tomorrow? ¡°To-tomorrow?¡± She had asked for so many revisions that they filled up a whole page of notes. And she wanted her to do it in one day? Was that possible? -If you can¡¯t do it, it¡¯s okay. ¡°¡­¡± She felt annoyed for a moment. ¡®Do all Hanseong Electronics employees do this kind of thing?¡¯ Han Jae-hee swallowed the question that rose to her throat. There was no way she could know that none of the Hanseong Electronics employees had ever met Senior Researcher Jang¡¯s demands on time. ¡°¡­No. I¡¯ll do it.¡± Han Jae-hee finally nodded her head. It was an absurd deadline, but she had never tried it before. She wanted to meet the expectations of the benefactor who had contacted her personally, even if she had to turn into ashes. -As expected. Ms. Jae-hee, I¡¯m counting on you. ¡°Yes? Oh, yes. I understand.¡± ¡®She said she was a senior researcher at the design center¡­ She must have at least 10 years of experience.¡¯ And such a person called an amateur like her ¡®Ms.¡¯ Han Jae-hee felt nervous after hanging up the phone. ¡®Is she an angel?¡¯ She sounded like someone who respected others and was humble by nature. ¡°Let¡¯s do this. She did it herself too.¡± Senior Researcher Jang had no idea that she was a super-spoiled child. Han Jae-hee felt a strong desire to work with such a person. The daily life of an office worker is repetitive. When the long-awaited weekend passes, Mondayes again, and before you know it, it¡¯s time to rest again after spending your time in a hurry. That fact was no different for Yoo-hyun in the future he had experienced or in the present. Of course, that didn¡¯t mean that his life was the same as well. It was different from the start of the morning. ¡°Good morning, Mr. Park.¡± ¡°Good morning.¡± ¡°How was your weekend?¡± They greeted each other and asked how they were doing. ¡°Ugh, don¡¯t even ask. Do you know what happened on Sunday?¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°What did you do? Oh, you said your friend came over? That must have been fun.¡± ¡°Well, fun is¡­ It depends¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s awesome.¡± And they shared their daily lives with each other. It might seem like a meaningless time to some people. But these small parts made the office worker¡¯s time that ran like a hamster wheel richer. They finished their small talk and Yoo-hyun brought up the main topic. ¡°Oh, I heard you finished the mockup revision.¡± ¡°Already? With HMOP (Hanseong Mobile Open tform) included?¡± ¡°Yes. It works well with touch too.¡± ¡°What did they do over the weekend? Did they alle to work?¡± Park Seung-woo eximed and Yoo-hyun grumbled inwardly. ¡®I did it at my friend¡¯s house.¡¯ Of course, he said something else out loud. ¡°¡­Yeah. They work hard.¡± The work talk that went into the enriched time made the atmosphere that could be stiff morefortable. A littleter. Yoo-hyun, who was walking down the hallway with Park Seung-woo, felt a tingling sensation on the back of his head. He nced back and saw Director Lee Kyung-hoon following behind them. ¡°Hello.¡± Yoo-hyun stopped and bowed his head as he met his eyes. Park Seung-woo, who noticed himte, also greeted him. Director Lee Kyung-hoon ignored them as usual and went straight to his seat. Park Seung-woo opened his mouth with a resigned look. ¡°Don¡¯t mind him. He¡¯s always like that. Shall we go for a cup of coffee?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Park Seung-woo patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s back. At that moment. Director Lee Kyung-hoon, who returned to his seat, was as Yoo-hyun expected, feelingplicated. ¡®They must have not gotten any support from the next-generation product development team¡­¡¯ Why were they so cheerful? They seemed to be preparing something step by step. He felt a sense of difort that tickled his instincts and licked his lips. It was one of those moments when his mouth went dry. It was an unusual behavior for him. ¡°Howe there¡¯s not a single guy who suits my taste?¡± He had raised Shin Chan-yong, the section chief, only to see him make a foolish choice. Song Ho-chan, the assistant manager, had been caught in a bad situation and kicked out of thepany. Byeon Jin-woo, the section chief, had been weak even after ten years of nurturing. It was not only a problem with his subordinates. ¡®Why does everything have to go wrong?¡¯ He didn¡¯t have to look far. Just look at the contest proposal from the product nning team. He had clearly rejected it, but it had passed the first round and was now facing the second round presentation. This time, he had tried his best to make it impossible to seed. But unexpectedly, the development department heads in the group started to show interest and hover around. At this point, it seemed like someone had nned ahead and pulled some strings. How could that be? Lee Kyung-hoon, the department head, snorted at the absurd thought. He had always thought of himself as a rational decision-maker. He didn¡¯t expect to have such an emotional reaction. He leaned back on his chair and flicked his fountain pen with his index finger. Rattle, thud. The rolling fountain pen soon stopped when it hit the corner of the notebook. At the same time, one corner of Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s mouth curled up. ¡°Yeah. How far can those worms roll?¡± Jo Chan-young, the executive director, might be excited now, but it was obvious that his dream of staying in the board would be shattered as his performance was bottomless. The contest idea that the development department was interested in would naturally be his work once he was in charge. He was just frustrated that things didn¡¯t go his way. Things were supposed to go ording to logic. Just like they had always done. He was a person who believed that the world would bend to his will. It was when Yu Hyun, who had finished working out at the gym after work and stopped by a pub, was lost in thought. Park Young-hoon, an old army buddy, said. ¡°What are you thinking about so hard?¡± ¡°Just. I was reminded of the past.¡± ¡°Brother, when you think of the past, you drink. Come on, take this.¡± And Kang Dong-sik, a gym friend who had once lived in the dark side, poured him a drink. Park Young-hoon said a word seeing that. ¡°Hey, brother. If you drink like this, the gym owner will scold you again. He¡¯ll say ¡®Why do you work out if you¡¯re going to drink like this?¡¯¡± ¡°And you¡¯re the one who ordered the drinks. Don¡¯t turn it around. Right, Yu Hyun?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± They chatted casually and drankfortably. Park Young-hoon drank a shot and made a grimace. ¡°Brother. Don¡¯t you kill the taste of alcohol? The drinks I buy are always delicious.¡± Yu Hyun judged at that moment. ¡®He¡¯s going to get hit.¡¯ Yu Hyun smiled and looked at Kang Dong-sik. Sure enough, his hand was twitching. Swoosh, smack. A round snack for drinking that Kang Dong-sik flicked with his finger flew in a straight line and hit Park Young-hoon¡¯s nose. ¡°Ouch. Brother, why are you doing this?¡± ¡°Wow, you¡¯re so slow. You can¡¯t even catch that?¡± ¡°You threw it right in front of me. How am I supposed to catch it?¡± ¡°That¡¯s enough. Did I tell you this story?¡± Kang Dong-sik cut off Park Young-hoon¡¯s words and asked. Yu Hyun answered. ¡°You did.¡± ¡°Yu Hyun, how do you know what I¡¯m talking about when you didn¡¯t even open your mouth?¡± Yu Hyun shrugged. It was an easy guess because he had heard this repertoire so many times before. ¡°It¡¯s about your past when you fought against seven gangs.¡± ¡°Kid. You¡¯re really sharp.¡± ¡°You¡¯re deaf.¡± ¡°But brother, this story is different. It¡¯s not like before. It starts from¡­¡± Kang Dong-sik started to tell his story with determination. Feeling that it would drag on if he left him alone, Yu Hyun offered him a drink. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s drink. It¡¯s not like we¡¯re offering sacrifices with alcohol in front of us.¡± ng. ng. ¡°I was faster.¡± ¡°What are you crazy? Do you want to get hit today?¡± They were such childish people. Yu Hyun shook his head and emptied his ss. The alcohol tasted unusually sweet. Beep beep beep Late at night. Around the time Yu Hyun arrived home, he received a message. -Yu Hyun, I¡¯m sorry for the dy in preparing the mockup demo. You¡¯ll be able to see it for sure tomorrow. It was a message from Lim Han-seop, the assistant manager of Semi Electronics. It was nice that he was working hard to respond, but he felt sorry that his senior from college had to lower his posture like this. ¡®It¡¯s all because of us.¡¯ It was Hanseong Electronics who first requested to apply HMOP (Hanseong Mobile Open tform), who advanced the schedule, and who asked for various additional features. Nevertheless, Semi Electronics responded withoutint. They even showed their passion by deploying arge number of core software personnel. Why would they invest so much manpower in a mockup production that didn¡¯t make money? The reason was obvious. They wanted to maintain the cooperative rtionship with the mobile phone business division at all costs. From the perspective of the president of Semi Electronics, it was a wee situation. He must have thought that it was a good deal for him, but it also benefited the members of thepany. They would get something in return for their hard work. ¡°I hope Jun-ki gets rewarded for his hard work.¡± Yu Hyun believed that. Chapter 137: Chapter 137: Chapter 137 Thud. Yoo-hyun put down his bag and sat down in front of hisputer. He checked his personal email. There was a final image draft sent by his younger brother, Han Jaehee. The image that he made ording to Jang Hyemin¡¯s senior¡¯s request was much cleaner and neater than before. He also added some images that matched the applications that would be disyed on HMOP. -No¡­ I¡¯m fine¡­ He remembered the voice of Han Jaehee, who sounded like he was dying, when they talked on the phone a few days ago. When he told him to take some medicine, he snapped at him, asking if he had any extra to spare. Yoo-hyun understood his feelings. Creative work was not easy. He gave him more allowance for that reason. But all he got back was aint that he didn¡¯t even have time to spend money. Scroll. Yoo-hyun scrolled down the mouse wheel and looked at the email threads that Han Jaehee had sent so far. The quality of the images got worse as he went back to the previous emails. It made him realize how much Han Jaehee had improved over time. Would anyone believe that the first draft and the current draft were made by the same person? Han Jaehee¡¯s passion had earned him more than just skills. Jang Hyemin¡¯s senior had already expressed her interest in him. That meant he would surely get some benefits from it. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and filled his coffee pot with water. He poured hot honey tea into a cup and sat on a single sofa near the window. He could see the street lights that brightened the darkness outside, the cars moving at high speed, and the people passing by sporadically. It was a scene of peaceful everyday life, no different from any other day. At that moment, a thought came to his mind. He had already created a crisis himself. There was no fool who would fall into his own crisis and die. Opportunity belongs to those who are prepared. ¡®It¡¯s time to start.¡¯ Yoo-hyun looked down at the window with a calm expression. A few dayster, Hansung Electronics Sindorim Campus. On the 11th floor, Jang Hyemin¡¯s senior was in the design center office. Yeo Hyundeok, the executive director who sat across the table, said with a troubled expression. ¡°Jang senior, let¡¯s not make a big deal out of this. There are a lot of rumors from the development center.¡± ¡°What rumors? Don¡¯t do what you can¡¯t do? But this is possible. You know this is already an existing technology.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it¡­ We haven¡¯t agreed on it.¡± ¡°Why are you beating around the bush? Just show them and discuss it at the meeting where everyone is gathered.¡± ¡®The business director will be there.¡¯ Yeo Hyundeok swallowed his anger and smiled. ¡°Right. Showing them is a very good thing. The higher-ups need to know. But you know, apany is not something that you can do by yourself. There are also positions between organizations.¡± ¡°The design trend is already going towards full-touch phones. You know that, right?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s just a matter of timing. It¡¯s not familiar to people yet. And it¡¯s expensive.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why we¡¯re doing it. Cheaply. Design only has meaning when it¡¯s used by many customers.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. Right. True or false.¡± ¡°Then it seems like you understand, so I¡¯ll get up now.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jang Hyemin¡¯s senior got up from her seat and was about to leave when she turned around. Yeo Hyundeok, who was sighing, looked embarrassed. ¡°Director.¡± ¡°Yes. Tell me.¡± ¡°What if we back off and ourpetitors suddenlye out with it? What will you do then?¡± ¡°They would have shown some signs if they were going to do that.¡± ¡°What if we don¡¯t know? Can you take responsibility then?¡± Yeo Hyundeok blinked at the word responsibility. Hansung Electronics held you ountable for as much authority as they gave you. The previous center director was also fired in an instant because his phone design was behind in poprity. There was no guarantee that he would be any different. -Jang Hyemin¡¯s senior is someone you should pay special attention to. There¡¯s a rumor that the chairman favors her personally. Not only from the previous center director, but also from various people¡¯s opinions, it was clear that Jang Hyemin¡¯s senior was a royal family member. And she was asking him for responsibility now. ¡®Do you even know how an ordinary sryman feels?¡¯ Yeo Hyundeok felt wronged. If he pushed ahead with this, he would face a lot of resistance from the development center. He could even be humiliated in front of the business director if he made a mistake. But he couldn¡¯t just stop Jang Hyemin¡¯s senior¡¯s words because they weren¡¯t wrong either. It was a difficult situation where he couldn¡¯t do this or that. He sighed inwardly and finally nodded. ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s do it.¡± ¡°I was going to do it anyway.¡± Jang Hyemin¡¯s senior bowed her head and left without looking back. At that time, on the 12th floor of Hansung Tower, an empty conference room. ¡°Okay, then I¡¯ll show you.¡± Lee Chanho drew the attention of the part members who gathered in the conference room with his exaggerated gestures. ¡°Thump thump thump.¡± He even banged on the table to raise the anticipation. Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. ck. Yoo-hyun put a metal bag, called the 007 bag, on the table. The team members were surprised to see it. ¡°Oh. What is this? Did you even match the bag?¡± ¡°Just watch.¡± Instead of answering, he opened the bag like a magician. Then, seven mockups of different colors were arranged at regr intervals on the shiny red velvet. There were exmations from everywhere at the luxurious appearance. ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°Cool, huh?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not all.¡± Following Lee Chanho¡¯s cue, Yoo-hyun pressed a button on the corner of the bag. nk. Then, different character backgrounds appeared on each of the seven mockups. It was a ¡®show¡¯ that was possible because he had pre-wired the metal bag underneath. It was just a show of nothing much, but the reaction was different. ¡°Wow, this is amazing!¡± ¡°Is this really a budget model? How does it look so good?¡± ¡°Hey¡­ this is like a real phone. It¡¯s way better than ours.¡± They had no choice but to be impressed. This was the first time in the history of the LCD business unit that they had made a mock-up with such care and attention to detail. The mock-up was not just a simple prototype. The software, UI/UX, and design captured the essence of a future smartphone. Although the hardware specifications werecking and the performance was not smooth, it was enough to give a sense of being ahead of its time. It was almost unbelievable that the mock-up made by the LCD business unit looked better than the actual phones on the market. Kim Hyun-min, the assistant manager who was ying with the mock-up, asked sarcastically. ¡°Hey, Chan-ho. Are you so mad that you couldn¡¯t go to the exhibition that you made this with spite?¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s not it.¡± ¡°Then what?¡± From Lee Chan-ho¡¯s perspective, who was preparing for the European exhibition, it was natural to feel disappointed that he couldn¡¯t attend. Lee Chan-ho¡¯s eyes sparkled. ¡°Well, I want to make our contest sessful and take this to next year¡¯s exhibition.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. That¡¯s a great attitude. Let¡¯s make it happen and go together. Hahaha.¡± ¡°Sounds good.¡± Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, shook his hand and Lee Chan-ho replied with a bright smile. -You¡¯re lucky. You have a good mentor¡­ and your work is recognized¡­ Pfft¡­ For a moment, his happy expression ovepped with the image of him staggering drunk a few days ago. Yoo-hyun knew. He knew how hard he had worked to ovee his difficult times and to smile like he did now. He had been checking the schedule constantly while making this mock-up. He even showed passion in finding a metal processingpany for the exterior. He also handled all the problems that arose and dealt with the whining suppliers himself. Thanks to him, this mock-up was born. He deserved to enjoy this moment of joy. Yoo-hyun caught Lee Chan-ho¡¯s eye and gave him a thumbs up. ¡°Good job.¡± ¡°Thanks.¡± He replied with a double thumbs up. Kim Hyun-min, the assistant manager, clicked his tongue. ¡°You guys are having fun.¡± After ying with the mock-up for a while, Kim Young-gil, the asssistant manager, asked. ¡°But did you have to prepare this much? I get that it¡¯s a mock-up, but I don¡¯t think you had to make a separate bag for it.¡± ¡°Hey, assistant manager. It¡¯s cool, right? I like it.¡± ¡°No, Kim assistant manager is not wrong. They said they would give the mock-up to the judges in advance for the second round of the contest. Then there¡¯s no need to open the bag separately.¡± Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, was happy as ever, but Choi Min-hee, the manager, asked coldly. It was a reasonable question. There was no need to bother so much for just a contest presentation. They were already busy enough and they had to take more time out of their schedule. Lee Chan-ho looked at Yoo-hyun as if he didn¡¯t expect such a question. Choi Min-hee, the section chief, turned her words around as if she felt awkward. ¡°Oh, don¡¯t get me wrong, Yoo-hyun. I learned a lot too. Honestly, I was amazed by it.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun said and Choi Min-hee, the section chief, pointed out her doubt. ¡°But why did you rush the schedule like this? You seemed to be working really hard these days.¡± ¡°I had something in mind.¡± Yoo-hyun answered with a meaningful look on his face. Why did he prepare such a detailed mock-up and hurry up? Everyone¡¯s eyes were on Yoo-hyun. A few hourster. Yoo-hyun sat in front of hisputer and checked his email. -[Share] Mobile Business Unit 3Q Performance Report Additional Proposal Idea ¡®Color Phone¡¯. It finally began. The intended event passed through countless stakeholders and unfolded before his eyes. A small grain that no one cared about rolled around and turned into a threatening snowball. It was time to reap the rewards of his long preparation. Yoo-hyun felt a rare excitement. ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°What?¡± Then Park Seung-woo, who had just checked his email, asked Yoo-hyun in surprise. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you got it too. The email from senior Jang Hye-min.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°What is this? What does it mean?¡± It was natural for him to feel confused. He had never attended the performance report meeting of the mobile business unit. He had only heard that it was a tense atmosphere. What did it have to do with sharing their contest idea? Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes twinkled. ¡°Well, I want to shake things up a bit.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± He soon found out. A huge snowball fell from the clear sky and hit them hard. A massive earthquake that shook the board had already begun. ¡°It¡¯s going to be noisy for a while.¡± There was nothing more fun than watching all kinds of scenes unfold in a sudden crisis. If he had topare it to something, maybe it was like watching a fire or a fight? Yoo-hyun smiled triumphantly. He was ready for a big fight. A newbie? He was curious about the expressions of the executives who had offended him. The email sent by senior Jang Hye-min turned the LCD business unit mobile group upside down. At first they didn¡¯t even know what was going on, but soon they realized that a huge bomb had dropped on them. People reacted differently in this situation. Some people moved quickly, while others were lost and panicked. Lee Kyung-hoon, the department head, was one of those who reacted quickly. He moved like an ant colony sensing an earthquake. He had a good sense of things. Chapter 138: Chapter 138: Chapter 138 Executive Director Lee Kyunghoon, who had sorted out his thoughts, went to see Executive Director Ahn Junhong, the head of the mobile group. ¡°Director, I have something urgent to report to you. It¡¯s about the idea proposed by the design center this time.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s an impossible idea. If you put it on the performance report of the mobile division, it means you¡¯re going to make it into a product right away, right?¡± ¡°No way.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s true. I¡¯m sure there will be a disaster that we can¡¯t handle.¡± Executive Director Lee Kyunghoon¡¯s expression was very serious. He knew how to survive in a crisis. If you can¡¯t go up, drag down your opponent. He knew that the winner was the one who stood at the highest ce in the end. He shifted all the me to hispetitor, Executive Director Jo Chan-young. As expected, Director Ahn Junhong med others. ¡°Ha, what have you been doing until things got this bad?¡± ¡°I tried to stop him too, but Executive Director Jo pushed it so hard.¡± ¡°Geez.¡± Director Ahn Junhong looked displeased. Seeing that, Executive Director Lee Kyunghoon spoke in a stronger tone. ¡°It¡¯ste, but it¡¯s time to stop it now. I¡¯ll check with the mobile division again.¡± ¡°Report the progress right away.¡± He got the approval. It was nothing for him to sway the director with this much material. They were on the same line, and there was a predictable oue. He expected Director Ahn Junhong¡¯s face to sour. Soon after, Director Ahn Junhong entered the 12th floor with a stiff expression and looked for Executive Director Jo Chan-young first. ¡°Executive Director Jo. How do you handle your work? How did an opinion that wasn¡¯t reviewed internally get on the performance report of the division?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that bad.¡± Executive Director Jo Chan-young weakly resisted, but it was useless. Director Ahn Junhong snapped in a very irritated voice. ¡°Hey. Are you kidding me? It¡¯s mass production in the first quarter of next year.¡± ¡°I know.¡± ¡°But do you think we can scrap all the processes we¡¯re working on and do that? Do you know how vicious the people in the mobile division are?¡± Director Ahn Junhong¡¯s voice was almost screaming now. Startled, Executive Director Jo Chan-young tried to make an excuse. ¡°It was a content that came up through an idea contest. The design center said they were interested¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you have toe up with a realistic idea? Why do you make everyone tired by putting up something like that?¡± Director Ahn Junhong¡¯s voice shook the office. An ant thatgged behind could not follow the ant that moved ahead, and had no courage to go another way, so it could only flounder. Executive Director Jo Chan-young was exactly like that. He must be embarrassed, but he had nothing to do right now. ¡°I¡¯m s-sorry.¡± ¡°Clean up this mess right away.¡± All he could do was bow his head in front of the director. Everything was going as Yoo-hyun predicted. He could guess by looking at Lee Aerin, who he met by chance, and who advised him with a worried face. ¡°The director came to your office and left, but it seemed like he was in a bad mood.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s because of the idea you submitted for the contest.¡± ¡°Really? I¡¯ll have to check it out. Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head slightly and thanked her. That wasn¡¯t all. His colleague from the sales department, Min Jeonghyuk, also secretly came over and told him. ¡°Our team leader has started to take action. Be careful. He said he would crush your team. He¡¯s been calling all over the development department.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°Thanks for letting me know.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled faintly. He expected that much. He could see the movements of the people in this office even with his eyes closed. Yoo-hyun had that much experience. Then what about the other side? Yoo-hyun picked up his phone and contacted his junior from school, Jung Hyunwoo. ¡°Hyunwoo. Actually¡­¡± -Oh, really? It was your team¡¯s idea? ¡°Yes¡± -Wow, awesome. The team leaders in our development department were also talking a lot about it. It came up on the recent development report too. Jung Hyunwoo¡¯s answer was simple. Most of the development department seemed to have moved from supporting to opposing side of the contest application. The good thing was that development 4th division¡¯s movement. They kept saying they would support touch localization side. It was thanks to product team¡¯s strong opposition. -We don¡¯t care much. It¡¯s a fight between development and design. But if I have to give my opinion, I think it¡¯s okay for a good product not to be scrapped by political logic. Kim Sungdeuk, the senior manager of the mobile division¡¯s product nning team, was watching the fire from afar. Was it because of the absurd opposition of the next-generation development team leader? They were sympathetic to Park Seungwoo¡¯s idea out of rebelliousness. They even heard that it was good that the design center pushed it. -It¡¯s already a mess. Our team leader even made a lot of protest calls to the design center. I don¡¯t know much, but it seems like our team leader and the director are after you guys. Kang Changseok, who was in the next-generation product development team of the mobile division, was in a difficult position. It was an idea that the team leader had staked his reputation on. But it was announced in front of the division head through the design center, so they were screwed. They couldn¡¯t show their fight at the performance report meeting, so they tried to stop the design center. But that was impossible. Senior Manager Jang Hyemin was not an easy person. To Yoo-hyun, the result was already decided. No, he made the board to make it that way. Who would die and who would survive on this board? Looking at the atmosphere, it seemed like the picture he wanted would be beautifully drawn. Yoo-hyun put down his phone and returned to his office with various thoughts. As soon as he arrived, he heard a loud scream that hurt his ears. ¡°Park, Assistant.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Team leader Oh Jaehwan, with his flushed face, shouted loudly from his seat. ¡°I told you not to make unnecessary trouble.¡± ¡°Team leader, why are you doing this again? Are you trying to make him quit?¡± Before Park Seungwoo, the assistant manager, could answer, Kim Hyunmin, the Manager, stepped in to shield him. As Kim Hyunmin said, Park Seungwoo had been through a lot these days. He was grilled by team leader Oh Jaehwan and executive director Jo Chanyoung, who had been beaten up somewhere. Not only that, but he was also scolded by the team leaders of the development and production departments over the phone. It was as if he hadmitted a great sin bying up with an idea. Kim Hyunmin¡¯s defense worked. Team leader Oh Jaehwan spat out his words with a headache-like irritation. ¡°Ah, Assistant Kim Hyunmin, the Manager,, you stay out of this. Assistant manager Park, what are you going to do? What are you going to do?¡± ¡°How would he know what to do? Just leave him alone. He worked hard.¡± ¡°Manager Kim Hyunmin, think before you speak. Think.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kim Hyunmin was silent. Of course, the actual person involved, Park Seungwoo, was confident. He didn¡¯t run away or avoid it. -You said it yourself. We just have to do what we¡¯re given. Do we need to worry about what¡¯s going on upstairs? He even winked at Yoo-hyun, who had given him sincere advice in the midst of themotion, to reassure him. ¡®I can see he¡¯s nervous¡­¡¯ Yoo-hyun nodded calmly. Park Seungwoo¡¯s teeth were trembling as he bit his lower lip. ¡®I¡¯ll show you. I¡¯ll never be a shameful senior.¡¯ Was it just his feeling that he seemed to say that? No, it wasn¡¯t. Park Seungwoo bravely confronted team leader Oh Jaehwan. ¡°Team leader, I¡¯ll give it a try.¡± ¡°No, do you even know what the situation is?¡± ¡°I do.¡± ¡°Do you? Then why are you doing this?¡± ¡°¡­¡± A barrage of words flew at Park Seungwoo, who was silent. ¡°If we don¡¯t say we can¡¯t do it, the group leader will be in trouble. It¡¯s a situation where begging won¡¯t be enough.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll just do what I¡¯m given. I won¡¯t lie or embellish. I¡¯ll just speak as honestly as possible.¡± ¡°Hey. Are you going to take responsibility? Are you?¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll take responsibility. If I cause any damage to thepany, I¡¯ll quit.¡± Park Seungwoo clenched his fist. The trembling had stopped before he knew it. He didn¡¯t avoid team leader Oh Jaehwan¡¯s venomous gaze. Then Kim Hyunmin, who was next to him, snorted and waved his hand. ¡°Stop it. Quit what? You don¡¯t need to be scared of this. Go ahead.¡± ¡°Hey. Where are you going?¡± Kim Hyunmin blocked team leader Oh Jaehwan again, who was gesturing with his hand. ¡°Team leader, let me talk to you for a moment.¡± He then blocked team leader Oh Jaehwan who was fuming. ¡®Part 3 has improved a lot.¡¯ He didn¡¯t need to step in anymore. Yoo-hyun smiled lightly and grabbed Park Seungwoo¡¯s wrist. ¡°Assistant manager Park, how about a cup of tea?¡± ¡°Sure¡­¡± Park Seungwoo nodded with a bewildered expression. But he couldn¡¯t move his feet as if he had lost his mind. There was no trace of his courageous attitude just before. What did he have in mind when he stood up to the team leader? It was amazing. Whooosh. Standing on the railing of the outdoor terrace on the 20th floor, the cityscape unfolded before them. Park Seungwoo, who had been smiling hard, was silent for a moment as if lost in thought. What should I say to him? If Yoo-hyun were his boss, he would have given him some usible advice. But he was too careful because he was a distant junior. He wanted to understand his feelings because he sincerely liked him as a senior. After some hesitation, Yoo-hyun asked honestly. ¡°Is it hard?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not hard.¡± It was obvious from his face even if he pretended otherwise. Park Seungwoo had never been noticed by anyone at work. He just did what he was given and did things that only got him scolded no matter how hard he tried. Then he suggested his idea and prepared for the contest. Finally he got people¡¯s attention. That was good enough. But reality was harder than he thought. He couldn¡¯t even get a good word from his team leader and executive director Jo Chanyoung changed his attitude too. The people from other parts looked at him with jealous eyes and the ones who praised him med him. He got dozens of calls from the development department every day. At some point, all the responsibility was shifted to him. It was impossible not to be hard. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Park Seungwoo swallowed a sigh without Yoo-hyun noticing. Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart was notfortable either. It was inevitable to move forward. But it might have been too much for Park Seungwoo, who was still at the crawling stage, to handle. ¡®Should I have let him go slower?¡¯ Yoo-hyun felt sorry for him. Then Park Seungwoo opened his mouth. His hair fluttered in the wind. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes, assistant manager.¡± Yoo-hyun answered in the softest tone possible. Park Seungwoo looked at him and slowly opened his heart. ¡°It¡¯s not hard, but it¡¯s not easy either.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°There are moreplications than I thought. It¡¯s a hard ce to work.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was silent for a while. He understood Park Seungwoo¡¯s position well. It was not an easy task to bear the pressure of being responsible for everything. It would be nice to brush it off as nothing and shake it off, but that was not possible. Park Seungwoo had never experienced anything like this before. ¡°I thought it would be all good, but there are too many things tangled up. It¡¯s really hard to work here.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun knew that too. He had been with him all day long and he couldn¡¯t miss his troubles. Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Chapter 139 At that moment, Park Seung-woo¡¯s expression changed. ¡°No, I can do it. I can do it well.¡± ¡°You can stop if you want to. You can go next year, like the manager said.¡± ¡°Would you like that?¡± ¡°Your opinion is what matters, sir.¡± He asked out of a hope that he wouldn¡¯t give up. But he didn¡¯t want to say the answer out loud. The choice was up to Park Seung-woo. ¡°¡­¡± Park Seung-woo quietly brought his mouth to the coffee cup. Would he run away or face it? Not everyone can write the right answer on the test paper. Life is a problem that can be solved in different ways. Park Seung-woo slightly bit his lip. ¡°I¡¯ve made up my mind. It may sound silly, but I decided to try until the end.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not silly.¡± ¡°I want to be a senior you¡¯re not ashamed of.¡± ¡°You made a good decision.¡± Yoo-hyun answered with a refreshing smile. Park Seung-woo chose thetter. And he said it with a very ticklish sound. He even uttered a line that sounded like a boy¡¯sic. ¡°Will you do it with me?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± The sunset sky made a very cool background. Yoo-hyun grabbed his hand. Squeeze. Park Seung-woo smiled with a satisfied look. Time passed, and finally the day of the third quarter performance report of the mobile phone business division came. Park Seung-woo and Yoo-hyun went up to the lounge on the 18th floor corridor early. It was because of Kim Hyun-min¡¯s words that they would only get res if they stayed in the office for too long. ng. When Yoo-hyun opened the metal case on the floor, Park Seung-woo next to him eximed. ¡°Wow, this is cool every time I see it. But will there be a chance to show this?¡± ¡°You never know.¡± ¡°Yeah. I hope there is a chance.¡± The opportunity will surelye. This mock-up was prepared for today. While Yoo-hyun was finalizing the mock-up, Park Seung-woo was memorizing the presentation he had written hard. -There might be questions. Just answer them then. Park Seung-woo didn¡¯t have the authority to present. He prepared this much because of Jang Hye-min¡¯s words. He memorized the whole presentation for the possible questions. Yoo-hyun looked at him with a pleased smile. Did he know? That today might be a huge opportunity for him. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± Park Seung-woo, who had been mumbling for a while, called Yoo-hyun. When Yoo-hyun lifted his head, he touched his hair and asked. ¡°I did get a parting as you said, but don¡¯t I look too old?¡± ¡°No, it looks good. It¡¯s neat.¡± ¡°Really? It feels awkward.¡± Park Seung-woo was now wearing a 2:8 parted hairstyle. When he came like this in the morning, he had to endure Kim Hyun-min¡¯s teasing. But Yoo-hyun had a reason for suggesting this. ¡°Is it true that the mobile phone business director cares a lot about hairstyles?¡± ¡°Yes. My colleague in the strategy room told me.¡± ¡°Okay. You¡¯re right.¡± Park Seung-woo quickly agreed. He epted it quickly and didn¡¯t care about the unnecessary things. This was definitely an advantage. ¡®It will surely help.¡¯ Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t suggest the change of hairstyle because of the mobile phone business director. Someone higher up preferred that style. And this time, he had to care about ¡®that person¡¯. He was the key figure of this performance report. 20 minutes before the performance report. Park Seung-woo, who got up from his seat, opened the transparent ss door on the 18th floor and walked with a strong step. ¡°Shall we go then?¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s go.¡± He passed the nning room and the secretary¡¯s office of the mobile phone business division and stopped in front of the central conference room. He took a breath. It was a meeting that even the other managers, including Jo Chan-young, couldn¡¯t easily attend. It was understandable that he was very nervous as a mere deputy. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Of course. Sure.¡± He tried to look confident, but he opened the door with his trembling hand. Creak. ¡°¡­¡± He froze as he opened the door. It was because of the man sitting in the conference room seat. The middle-aged man with his hair neatly parted 2:8 lifted his head. Thump. ¡°Ah, hello.¡± Only after Yoo-hyun poked his side did Park Seung-woo bow. Then the man nodded his head with a nk expression and soon looked elsewhere. Yoo-hyun, who sat in the back corner following Park Seung-woo, smiled at the man¡¯s face. He was the same as Yoo-hyun remembered. ¡®It¡¯s been a long time, vice president.¡¯ Shin Myung-ho, the younger brother of Shin Hyun-ho, the chairman of Hansung Group, and the president of Hansung Electronics. He established the initial LCD business division and raised it to the world level, and revived the dead mobile phone business, contributing to the leap of Hansung Electronics to a globalpany. He was highly praised in the industry, but at the same time, he was a source of fear within thepany. His words could make the whole organization fly away. He suddenly appeared at the performance report of the mobile phone business division. The executives who opened the conference room door murmured and had to be silent. Jang Hye-min also greeted him with his eyes and sat quietly in his seat. No one opened their mouth as the seats were filled in the icy atmosphere. ¡°What¡¯s with this bleakness¡­ Huh.¡± Hyun Ki-joong, the vice president of the mobile phone business division, who came inte, was startled as he looked around the conference room. It was the first time that Vice President Shin Myung-ho had personally attended the performance report. ¡°Vi, Vice President. Hello.¡± ¡°You¡¯rete.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I had something to do¡­¡± The vice president apologized for beingte. On the other hand, Vice President Shin Myung-ho didn¡¯t seem to care. ¡°I¡¯m not here to scold you. It¡¯s not like I came to a ce I shouldn¡¯t have.¡± ¡°Th, that¡¯s not true. Thank you for taking your precious time.¡± ¡°I just came. Don¡¯t worry about it.¡± Vice President Hyun Ki-joong, who knew Vice President Shin Myung-ho¡¯s usual personality, didn¡¯t take his words literally. ¡®What¡¯s going on?¡¯ Something was definitely wrong. He knew that he was not the type to speak first, so he felt frustrated. As he was pondering, Vice President Shin Myung-ho gestured casually. ¡°Then let¡¯s proceed.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Vice President Hyun Ki-joong straightened his posture and gave a sign. Then, the team leader of the mobile phone business division¡¯s human resources nning, who was in charge of the progress, shouted with a straight back. ¡°Let¡¯s start with a greeting. Attention, salute.¡± At the same time, the people sitting down took a sharp stance. ¡°Let¡¯s innovate.¡± Then they uttered a loud salute. As the sound echoed in the closed space, a dyed salute sound came through the speaker. ¡°There are so many¡­¡± Park Seung-woo muttered to himself with a trembling voice. He was overwhelmed by the sight in front of him. There were 50 executives and key staff members of the mobile phone business division in the conference room. That was not all. The scale was different when including the rted business divisions andpany personnel who were connected through the video conference system, such as the LCD business division, the camera business division, and Hansung Chemical. More than 100 people were in this meeting. Just as they could see the other side through the TV here, the other side was the same. Hansung Tower 12th floor, medium conference room. The director who turned off the microphone connected to the video conference system spoke with a serious expression. ¡°How can you propose a project that the mobile phone business division opposes in this atmosphere? What are we going to do now?¡± ¡°Ugh¡­¡± Jo Chan-young, the senior manager, scratched his head in embarrassment. The other team leaders looked at each other. Then, a voice came from the 6th channel connected to the video conference system. -What do you think, group leader? Are we going to say that we can¡¯t support the low-end full-touch panel within the schedule? It was the voice of the product 1 in charge at the Ulsan factory. When Director Lee Kyung-hoon pressed the button, the 6th channel screen was activated. ¡°I¡¯ll answer that. Even if the design center has an opinion today, the mobile phone business division¡¯s prior development in charge, the development center director, and our group leader have agreed to say that it¡¯s not possible.¡± -Is that so? This is awkward. Our kids worked hard in the middle of it. He spoke softly, but there was a reproach for Jo Chan-young, who caused the trouble, in his words. Jo Chan-young quickly said. ¡°Kim Senior Manager, I¡¯m sorry.¡± -No, it¡¯s not your fault, Jo Senior Manager. You were just too ambitious. Haha. Jo Chan-young couldn¡¯tugh along. He wished the issue would grow and be discussed actively. The idea itself was good, so he might have gotten a good evaluation. No matter how he thought about it, that was the only way out. But the vice president came too. The issue grew too big. He nced at Kim Hyun-min, the manager next to him. But Kim Hyun-min just drank coffee and pretended not to care. The performance report began in a tense atmosphere. ¡°We are¡­¡± As the voice of the IR (Investor Rtions) in charge continued, Vice President Hyun Ki-joong¡¯s expression darkened. The performance itself was simr tost year, but the gap with thepetitors had widened. In other words, they did less business than Ilseong Electronics. Vice President Shin Myung-ho, who hated losing to Ilseong Electronics, was bound to be unhappy. ¡°This performance is due to Nokia¡¯s stronger than expected advance in the North American market¡­¡± ¡°Is that why you¡¯re holding this meeting to report to me?¡± Vice President Shin Myung-ho¡¯s voice sounded especially cold. ¡°Ah, no, Vice President. Jo Senior Manager, keep going.¡± ¡°We Ilseong, no Hansung. So, sorry.¡± The IR in charge, who had paused for a moment, swallowed his saliva and continued, making a fatal mistake. He called thepany name Ilseong. The IR in charge had apletely dazed expression, and Vice President Hyun Ki-joong closed his eyes tightly. Vice President Shin Myung-ho spoke indifferently as if he didn¡¯t care. ¡°How long are you going to do this?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯ll continue.¡± But no one here could breathe a sigh of relief. They instinctively sensed that it was a critical situation. Shiver. Park Seung-woo clenched his teeth in the fierce atmosphere he had never experienced before. He was afraid that he might have to present. He didn¡¯t worry too much. He thought he would make it work even if he made a mistake. Yoo-hyun looked at the tense people leisurely. He was not unfamiliar with this situation where everyone was suffocating. No, rather, he was familiar with it. ¡°Next, we will share the business strategy.¡± Yoo-hyun had been the team leader of the business division¡¯s human resources nning, who was conducting this meeting. ¡°Currently, we think that the First & Best strategy that we are trying is working in the market. Although the market share in North America has dropped, consumers regard Hansung brand as premium¡­¡± ¡°Is this a meeting where you just listen?¡± Vice President Shin Myung-ho¡¯s voice sounded displeased. He was the business division¡¯s strategy in charge, who was presenting. ¡°Ah, no. The content so far has already been agreed on in the big picture, so everyone is just quiet.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes. There will be a lot of participation in the product strategy and new product concept that wille out from now on.¡± Yoo-hyun listened to the story and quietly sank into his thoughts. He had also held the position of the mobile phone business division director, who was in charge. Not only that, he had been under and above the people of each organization and rank here. He went through that process for a long time. Their behavioral patterns were firmly embedded in Yoo-hyun¡¯s brain. Chapter 140: Chapter 140: Chapter 140 As he was thinking, Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho¡¯s voice rang out again. ¡°Well then, let¡¯s proceed. Ah, I don¡¯t know if you feel ufortable with me here, but I hope you can speak frankly with each other.¡± ¡°Yes, sir. Next¡­¡± At that moment, Yoo-hyun could predict it. The atmosphere in the conference room had changed, starting from now. It was Vice President Shin Myung-ho¡¯s remark that triggered it. Thud. A domino at the starting point wobbled. It toppled over and pushed another one, and another one pushed another one,pleting the hidden picture on the floor. Yoo-hyun knew what the final picture would be, but he couldn¡¯t help but be curious. The falling dominoes were not bricks, but people. -[Urgent] Request for confirmation of mass production possibility of low-end full-touch panel due to change of mobile phone business strategy. In the past, right after this meeting, a single email from the group leader was sent to the entire mobile group. This email shook up the whole mobile group and the mobile phone business unit. It was Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho¡¯s order. They had to rework their business n from scratch, even at the cost of damage. There was something he didn¡¯t know back then. Which way did the fallen dominoes flow to reach that conclusion? And there was something he wanted to check now. How would the end of this time differ from the past? Yoo-hyun watched the picture drawn by the dominoes with a rxed gaze. It was a privilege that he could enjoy, as he had drawn the whole outline. The dominoes started to fall one by one with the presentation. ¡°Starting with the Apple Phone, Nokia and ckBerry are growing the smartphone market, and next year, they are expected to ount for 15% of the total phone shipments. And¡­¡± The people who were just listening raised their hands actively at Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho¡¯s words. ¡°Excuse me. Doesn¡¯t that mean we have to increase the proportion of smartphones? Our development department is preparing a technology thatbines voicemunication with PDA-based products.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it. Thebination of touch pen and voice recognition technology proposed by the development center is tooplicated.¡± ¡°Is there an alternative?¡± ¡°Our design center is reviewing a design that can also amodate UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC) bybining QWERTY keyboard and full touch screen.¡± They put their PR in their questions and rebutted to stand out from their opponents. ¡°No, what are you talking about making a phone into a UMPC? Do you have an OS to run?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t they say that Windows for mobile is being developed? No, Nokia is also developing its own OS, why can¡¯t we do that?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not as easy as you think. Right now, we have unified the domestic release phones based on WIPI (Korean Wireless Inte tform) ording to the government¡¯s rmendation, but we have to change all that.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that the role of the development center? How can you keep up with the world trend if you are held back by mere technology?¡± ¡°Mere technology? That¡¯s harsh. Apple¡¯s design is possible because it is based on technology.¡± The conflict between the organizations increased rapidly. They were pushed into a corner by the fear of being branded as a losing organization by Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho if they backed down. But did they know? There was an answer to the future in the words they were spitting out now. ¡°I¡¯ll continue the presentation. We think that the current high proportion of touch phones is just a temporary trend of the Apple Phone. Theponent price issue is the biggest factor, and feature phones will continue to dominate for a while¡­¡± They drew a strange conclusion from the data that was clearly visible, because they didn¡¯t know. ¡°McKinsey Consulting defined the smartphone market as a ¡®storm in a teacup¡¯. It means that customers don¡¯t need to doputer work on a small phone. And¡­¡± They borrowed the power of other experts, because they didn¡¯t know. The people who were at the forefront of the industry entrusted the future to the people who were rolling pens from afar, paying them billions of won. ¡°I agree with the presenter¡¯s opinion. I tried to develop it myself, and I couldn¡¯t use the otherpany¡¯s products because they were frustrating. I think it¡¯s a technology that is far from what customers want.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. We just wanted to tell you that we are ready without any technical shorings.¡± The upper-level people needed a ¡®reason¡¯ to proceed, And the field workers needed a ¡®means¡¯ to avoid responsibility. They ignored theing future, because they hated to hear bad things and were afraid to take responsibility. The people who had experienced the rapidly changing market believed that the future would not be much different from reality. As expected, the dominoes copsed quickly. Tick. Then, the direction of the dominoes changed sharply. Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho, who had been listening quietly, opened his mouth. ¡°So, how do youpare with Ilseong?¡± It was a question that always came up in any meeting. The people who gathered here must have prepared an answer for that. The development center and the design center poured out their ideas that they wanted to focus on. ¡°We are preparing a phone with upgraded features than the DMB phone that Ilseong is pushing.¡± ¡°We are proposing a phone with a full stainless steel material to counter Ilseong¡¯s premium strategy of making phone materials out of wood.¡± ¡°We are aiming to maximize the multimedia performance with a phone that has a 21:9 innovative screen ratio to counter Ilseong¡¯s horizontal instinct phone.¡± Higher specs than Ilseong. More luxurious than Ilseong. More unique than Ilseong. They were products that would be released in the market next year, and they had all made prototypes. The proposers checked the LCD panel supply schedule, camera yield, and phone material supply schedule through the video system. It was to show that they were thoroughly prepared. But Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho¡¯s expression grew darker. ¡°Is this the end?¡± ¡°¡­¡± He even spat out a voice filled with anger. ¡°That¡¯s all you can say when you gather together?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The heated atmosphere died down in an instant. The ice-cold atmosphere continued. There were still things that hadn¡¯t been said, but no one opened their mouth. They instinctively knew that they could go to hell if they made a mistake. ¡®This was the point.¡¯ Yoo-hyun looked at Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho¡¯s hardened expression and knew that this was the moment when he had exploded in the past. But the past was just the past. The fallen dominoes were the same, but the picture drawn at the end was different. It was because of the card that Yoo-hyun had inserted in the middle. And now that card was about to move. At the moment when everyone was holding their breath, Senior Jang Hye-min, who had been quietly listening to the story, raised her hand. ¡°I have one suggestion to make.¡± The design center director and the development center director both sighed and rubbed their heads. Strictly speaking, it was not Senior Jang Hye-min¡¯s turn. There were other new products that had not been mentioned yet. But Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho nodded his head, and she was given the right to speak. She uttered the words that everyone was worried about without hesitation. ¡°What we want to propose is a low-end full-touch phone, also known as a color phone.¡± She based her speech on the contest content that Assistant Park Seung-woo had prepared. ¡°As shown by the example of Channel Phone, people are bing familiar with full-touch phones. The price barrier was high until now, but ording to the LCD business unit¡¯s idea, we can supply full-touch panels at half the price of the existing panels.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho¡¯s expression did not change. He looked so unhappy that it seemed like he was not satisfied. Most of them thought so, except for Yoo-hyun who noticed a subtle change in his expression. As expected, there was a bacsh. ¡°ording to the customer survey, 80% of the existing customers prefer phones with buttons over full-touch phones. Full-touch phones without QWERTY keyboards are still premature.¡± That was why the development center director could voice his opposition in this atmosphere. But Senior Jang Hye-min was not going to back down. ¡°Why would the masses refuse a full-touch phone that is cheaper than the existing ones? It has enough merit in terms of design, don¡¯t you think?¡± ¡°That¡¯s just an idea, not a reality. LCD panel supply is not easy as you said. Isn¡¯t that right, Director Ahn?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. It¡¯s not impossible theoretically, but it¡¯s risky. We don¡¯t have a schedule that can push out other products.¡± That was also why the mobile group director could say no. At that moment, Yoo-hyun smiled triumphantly. ¡®Gotcha.¡¯ They didn¡¯t even know that they were being crushed by the dominoes that were falling right now. Yoo-hyun thought briefly. What if Director Lee Kyung-hoon was here? How would he react? Could he change his choice and survive? Unfortunately, he didn¡¯t have that chance. He didn¡¯t have much to do. He could only guess the atmosphere here through a small camera and a speaker that was not very good. Finally, Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho¡¯s voice was heard again. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes, sir. We¡¯ll hear the opinions of the field workers.¡± The mobile business director, who flinched at Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho¡¯s chin gesture, passed the buck. The video system channel 5 was erged on the TV. Soon, Director Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s voice came through the speaker. -I¡¯m Lee Kyung-hoon, director of the mobile group of the LCD business unit. As you said, there are many difficulties with the current technology. I think this idea should be reviewed again in two years. ¡°Is that it?¡± He didn¡¯t just say no, he also suggested an alternative. -No, sir. Instead, we will pull up the schedule for the 4-inch panel with a 21:9 ratio, which is under review as the main product for next year, by two months and secure additional supplies. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho crossed his arms. ¡®Done.¡¯ Director Lee Kyung-hoon cheered inwardly. Mobile group director Ahn Joon-hong gave him the right to speak, not Senior Director Cho Chan-young. It meant that he would officially support him. Thanks to that, he made his name known to Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho and many other executives. Not only that, he alsopletely killed the spirit of Senior Director Cho Chan-young in front of the mobile sales and marketing people here. ¡®It¡¯s over.¡¯ Who was Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho? He was a person who treated the lives of executives like flies. He said such an unprepared opinion in front of such a person. If it ends like this, the arrow will surely go to Senior Director Cho Chan-young, who made him spit out such a useless opinion. Contest pass? That was as good as gone. A product that was once branded would never do well. Director Lee Kyung-hoon smiled as he thought of his bright future. That was when. A voice came through the speaker. At the same time, Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho¡¯s voice spread throughout the conference room. ¡°You said it here that it can¡¯t be done¡­ Is that really true?¡± ¡°We have summarized the opinions of the departments, and that¡¯s what they said.¡± Vice President Hyun Ki-joong wiped his cold sweat and answered. He didn¡¯t expect them to say such an unprepared thing. ¡°What do you think, Director Yeo?¡± ¡°¡­Although it¡¯s still in the initial stage and there are many things to check, I think it¡¯s a product with potential.¡± ¡°You said it here based on potential.¡± ¡°Yes, sir. I¡¯m sorry.¡± The design center director had no choice but to support Senior Jang Hye-min. It was a gamble that could be either life or death. He was annoyed by the development center director¡¯s face that was nagging him in front of him, but he had no choice. ¡®Damn, I should have known.¡¯ The design center director bit his lower lip hard and regretted it. Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho still looked grim as he looked at Senior Jang Hye-min. ¡°Senior Jang, do you have anything else to say?¡± ¡°I disagree with the opinions of the other departments. We already have a mock-up that is close to a prototype, and we have a rted schedule. I can¡¯t agree that we can¡¯t meet the deadline because of the priority.¡± But Senior Jang Hye-min was not going to stop there. ¡°I would like to hear the opinion of Assistant Park Seung-woo, who came up with this idea.¡± At her continued words, everyone¡¯s eyes turned to the corner seat. Chapter 141: Chapter 141: Chapter 141 Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump. Yoo-hyun smiled slightly at the sound of Park Seungwoo¡¯s loud heartbeat next to him. His body was trembling, but his eyes were alive. He looked nervous enough to faint, but he didn¡¯t lower his head. He even met Shin Myungho¡¯s vice-chairman¡¯s gaze without flinching. ¡®Nice.¡¯ Yoo-hyun cheered inwardly. Park Seungwoo always seemed nervous, but he became calm when he faced people. Just like now. He finally opened his mouth with a tense expression. ¡°I¡¯m Park Seungwoo, from the LCD business unit. As Senior Jang Hyemin said, there are some constraints, but I think it¡¯s possible if we set an aggressive schedule.¡± ¡°Gasp.¡± The mobile group director Ahn Junhong¡¯s mouth opened wide at Park Seungwoo¡¯s defiant words. The expressions of the mobile group people on the other side of the video system server were obvious. ¡°How are you going to prepare the phones, let alone the LCD panels? Is that a realistic schedule?¡± ¡°We couldn¡¯t get any support from the next-generation product development team. Even if we all work on it, that schedule is impossible.¡± ¡°Are you saying that you can make phones with just LCD panels?¡± The people from the phone business unit here were reacting so strongly, what about them? Yoo-hyun put his hand on Park Seungwoo¡¯s trembling back. Then he winked at him and whispered. ¡°You can do it.¡± ¡°Of course¡­ I can.¡± He nodded his head and spoke with determination. ¡°We didn¡¯t get any support, but we think we can do it. We used the Hansung Mobile Open tform, HMOP, to create a mockup. With this¡­¡± Seeing is believing. Shall we knock down thest domino? Yoo-hyun blinked and got up from his seat. He walked forward, leaving Park Seungwoo¡¯s words behind. The eyes of the people turned to Yoo-hyun one by one, but no one stopped him. They couldn¡¯t understand why he was moving in the middle of this. Soon they realized that Yoo-hyun was heading towards Shin Myungho, the vice-chairman, and Hyun Kijung, the vice-president, who was next to him, gasped. ¡°What¡­ are you doing?¡± ng. But Yoo-hyun was faster. He opened the metal case in front of Shin Myungho with a graceful gesture. At the same time, he pressed the button on the corner of the metal case, and seven phone mockups of different colors on the red velvet emitted a dazzling light. Yoo-hyun spoke in a clear voice. ¡°This is the mockup we prepared.¡± ¡°Vice-chairman, vice-president, you¡¯ll see why I rmended it once you take a look.¡± Senior Jang Hyemin chimed in at the right timing. The executives were startled and tried to stop him, but it was toote. A white mockup was already ced on Shin Myungho¡¯s hand. On the screen, a cute rabbit-shaped character moved its ears, and the icons shook their bodies as if they wanted to be touched. ¡°¡­¡± He touched the mockup without a word, and no one could interrupt him. It was a hit. Yoo-hyun saw Shin Myungho¡¯s pupils narrow and knew. He had a hunch that the final picture waspleted. He had spent months making this mockup for this moment. He didn¡¯t just work hard. He made it to match the ¡®reason¡¯ why he suddenly came to the performance report meeting. This mockup must have felt like a lifeline to him. He could guess his inner thoughts by looking at his quickening pulse. He was a proud man. Yoo-hyun took out a mockup and handed it to Hyun Kijung, the vice-president, who was next to him. What would he choose? Yoo-hyun was testing his qualifications, just like Shin Myungho was testing him. ¡®What is this.¡¯ Hyun Kijung, who had no idea of Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts, was surprised as he touched the mockup. The resolution was rtively low, and the specs were inferior, but honestly, it didn¡¯t bother his eyes. It felt good to touch the cute thing. ¡®If the touch panel price is this much¡­¡¯ As mentioned in the report, if they used the existing chips to run it, and the software was already using Hansung¡¯s stuff? Hyun Kijung was not a designer or a developer. He was the leader of the phone business unit, and he had to make a profit for thepany. From his perspective as a businessman, the mockup he was touching was a ¡®viable¡¯ product. ¡°What do you think, vice-president?¡± Shin Myungho asked him, and Hyun Kijung swallowed his saliva. He knew he was being tested. He revealed his honest opinion. ¡°It looks like a viable product.¡± ¡°Really? Any other opinions?¡± Shin Myungho turned his head, and the development center director, who had been on edge, nudged the next-generation product manager next to him. And the next-generation product manager grabbed the wrist of the next-generation product team leader, who had refused to support the idea mockup. He meant to fix it somehow. ¡°Theoretically¡­ it¡¯s possible. But, the LCD panel supply schedule is not certain, and we have a lot to work on our side.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Yes¡­ but we¡¯ll try.¡± The next-generation product team leader spat out a crawling voice under the pressure. Hyun Kijung didn¡¯t miss the frown on Shin Myungho¡¯s forehead. He had some sense. ¡°We¡¯ll make it happen no matter what. That¡¯s our job, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± He knew he had to step up when he had to. ¡®Not bad.¡¯ Yoo-hyun nodded inwardly. Then Shin Myungho¡¯s lips curled up for the first time. Everyone¡¯s faces were shocked at that moment. Shin Myungho ordered. ¡°Director Jung, show what you prepared.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± A report appeared on the screen. It was about the full-touch phone ¡®Haptic¡¯ that Ilsung Electronics was secretly preparing. A sleek phone with a cool screen popped up on the screen. Below it, the specs and information were listed. The most eye-catching thing was the expected release price. It was definitely cheaper than the channel phone. It was enough to make the customers move. Below that, the release ns for each country were disyed. The domestic release date was the first half of next year, and the first ce to reveal it was the uing European exhibition. The schedule was right around the corner. The meaning of this report was clear. What have you been doing while Ilsung Electronics was preparing like this? ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun looked at the silent people and filled in the nk puzzle piece that he didn¡¯t know because he hadn¡¯t attended before. He now knew for sure why Shin Myungho, the vice-chairman, had ordered to scrap everything. How frustrated he must have been. It was obvious that Ilsung Electronics was moving forward, but everyone was clueless and wasting their time. Shin Myungho was not a person with a special sense of the future industry. But he was a person who could never lose to Ilsung Electronics. That was why he was looking at the faces of the people here with a scary look. His eyes were dividing the people who should be saved and those who shouldn¡¯t. Yoo-hyun quietly returned to his seat and watched the situation unfold. The fallen dominoes were ready toplete the picture. ¡°What do you think? Ilsung Electronics is preparing like this, what do you say? No?¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re so frustrating. What are you doing here? How can you not know what¡¯s ahead of you? One inch ahead. How can you expect a decent product in this atmosphere?¡± ¡°We¡¯re sorry.¡± Shin Myungho, who had held his tongue, scolded the people in the meeting room with an angry voice, as if it was for now. ¡°Don¡¯t you know we¡¯re at war? What do you do by shouting innovation every day?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Why can¡¯t you do it? Why can¡¯t you do it? If that¡¯s the case, just take off your clothes and go home. Ilsung can do it, why can¡¯t we?¡± ¡°¡­¡± And his scolding reached its climax when Shin Myungho¡¯s voice lowered. ¡°Cheon, executive director.¡± ¡°Yes, vice-chairman.¡± ¡°You tell me yourself. Ilsung has already done everything, why do we have so much to fix and dy the schedule?¡± ¡°¡­We can do it. We¡¯ll make it happen.¡± The development center director said, and Shin Myungho pointed his index finger forward. The meaning of this action was clear to everyone here. ¡°Really? You. You. The ones who said it wouldn¡¯t work earlier.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Say it again.¡± The so-called executioners. The ones who were pointed out here were meant to be ready to take off their clothes. If the answer No came out again, there would be an outcry in this meeting room. ¡°We can do it. We didn¡¯t read the atmosphere earlier.¡± ¡°We¡¯re sorry.¡± The next-generation product development manager and the development team leader bowed their heads so low that they hit the table. The finger moved to the next. ¡°And LCD.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you have much interest in supporting because you¡¯re not in the same business unit? Is Nokia bigger?¡± ¡°No, no. I, I would never do that.¡± The mobile group director¡¯s face turned pale. ¡°Then why can¡¯t you do it? Why do you overturn it even if you set the table? Do you just want us to beg Ilsung every time?¡± ¡°We¡¯re sorry. We¡¯ll meet the schedule.¡± He even heard a thud as he bowed his head too low. He couldn¡¯t make the excuse that it was hard because the period was shortpared to Ilsung Electronics. It was because Park Seungwoo had shown that there was an alternative in the previous presentation. ¡®Damn. How did I get this far¡­¡¯ The mobile group director regretted his mouth endlessly as his legs trembled. There was only one chance left, and he knew it. He had to make it happen somehow. The mobile group director¡¯s head was spinning, but Shin Myungho¡¯s finger kept moving. The atmosphere in the meeting room became like thin ice. And finally. His finger, which had circled the entire meeting room, folded. Right in front of the design center director. Shin Myungho nodded his head once and lifted his lips slightly. It meant that he acknowledged the design center director. Of course, it included the premise that he would save him. The design center director sighed with relief and nced at Jang Hyemin, the senior. -What if we backed off and thepetitor suddenly came up with something? He remembered the very gentle words she had said before. As expected, she returned the favor when he trusted and left it to her. He couldn¡¯t be more proud. He raised his eyebrows at her, who had a blunt expression. Jang Hyemin was indifferent, but he was very happy. In the quiet atmosphere, Shin Myungho called Hyun Kijung, the vice-president. ¡°Vice-president.¡± ¡°Yes, vice-chairman.¡± ¡°If you had kept talking nonsense until the end, I would have been very disappointed.¡± ¡°Yes. I know.¡± Hyun Kijung, who was very nervous, turned pale. Whether he did or not, Shin Myungho was still cold. ¡°Then you know what to do next, right?¡± ¡°Yes. Of course.¡± Hyun Kijung nodded his head. ¡°Watch.¡± ¡°Trust me.¡± Hyun Kijung said with all his strength. Shin Myungho, who had been watching quietly, slowly got up from his seat. Thump. At the same time, everyone got up from their seats. He walked among the people who bowed their heads and called Park Seungwoo. ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°I¡¯m Park Seungwoo, from the LCD business unit.¡± ¡°Hmm, LCD¡­ You¡¯re a hundred times better than the people here.¡± ¡°Th, thank you.¡± It might have been a tantpliment, but it was a heavy word because it was Shin Myungho, the vice-chairman. He personally signed ¡®Park Seungwoo¡¯ on thepleted picture, which was priceless. Chapter 142: Chapter 142: Chapter 142 With those words, no one dared to touch Park Seung-woo anymore. Look at the expression of the mobile group leader, who didn¡¯t know what to do. Through the video system, he could guess the feelings of the people in the mobile group. He was smiling inwardly when it happened. Vice President Shin Myung-ho, who was passing by his side, stopped. ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m a new employee, Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°A new employee?¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Vice President Shin Myung-ho, who looked surprised, patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Well done. You worked hard.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± It was the moment when Yoo-hyun put thest dot on the picture he had drawn. An earthquake urred. The people who were out of their minds followed the first person who ran out. They didn¡¯t hesitate to trample on others to survive. But what if what awaited them at the ce they reached was not a safe zone, but a tsunami? Would they me the person who led them in the wrong direction? Or would they me their own choice? He didn¡¯t know the answer to the actual crisis situation, but he thought he could at least see what kind of reaction they would show in thepany. He saw how Director Lee Kyung-hoon, who had sided with him, was treated by Executive Director Ahn Jun-hong. ¡°Director Lee, why did you do that? You should have just stayed still.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°You have to make the budget-type full-touch panel no matter what, so you follow up. Do whatever it takes to get it done.¡± ¡°¡­I understand.¡± He, who always seemed to do well, was abandoned when he was cornered. He didn¡¯t copse because he had a solidwork. But he looked like he would have a hard time recovering for a while, since he was out of the group leader¡¯s favor. On the other hand, Senior Manager Jo Chan-young got a promotion by luck. The group leader even came to his office and expressed his disappointment. ¡°Senior Manager Jo, I¡¯m disappointed. If you had told me properly, I wouldn¡¯t have made such a mistake.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°No, no. Anyway, the idea that came from our group was epted by the phone business unit. That¡¯s what matters.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do my best to support you.¡± ¡°Hehe, okay. Let¡¯s do well.¡± Sometimes, it was better to just stay still. He survived by luck and got the spoils. Then what happened to the person who went in the right direction during the crisis? ¡°Yes, yes. I understand. I¡¯ll send you the data right away. Yes. Thank you. It¡¯s all thanks to you.¡± Park Seung-woo, who was talking on the phone frantically, blinked his eyes nkly for a moment. It was because of the person who was wandering around the corridor in front of the team. ¡®Vice President?¡¯ Behind Vice President Hyun Ki-joong, the head of the phone business unit, unfamiliar executives were flocking. They were people he could never see on the 12th floor of Hansung Tower. ¡°Gasp.¡± Director Oh Jae-hwan, who realized the situationte, quickly contacted Senior Manager Jo Chan-young. Then he went out in front of Vice President Hyun Ki-joong and bowed his head. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Yeah. Long time no see.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± People gathered as if they were watching. The people who were buzzing shut their mouths when Vice President Hyun Ki-joong turned his head. The power of the head of the phone business unit, whopeted for the second and third ce in Hansung Electronics, was that strong. It was when Vice President Hyun Ki-joong was about to open his mouth. Senior Manager Jo Chan-young and Executive Director Ahn Jun-hong, who received the contact, ran over and greeted him. ¡°Gasp. Vice President. If you had told me in advance, I would have prepared and waited.¡± ¡°Hehe, Executive Director Ahn. I know you¡¯re busy making the full-touch panel. What¡¯s the point of that?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m out of my mind, but I¡¯ll push back the panels of otherpanies and meet the deadline no matter what.¡± ¡°Yeah, yeah. You know you can¡¯t do this, right? I¡¯m counting on you.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll definitely do it.¡± Executive Director Ahn Jun-hong bowed his waist as Vice President Hyun Ki-joong put his hand on his shoulder. ¡°Oh, and by the way. I want to see the faces of the people who came up with the idea.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll find them and bring them.¡± Vice President Hyun Ki-joong asked, and Senior Manager Jo Chan-young moved quickly. Director Oh Jae-hwan was also in a mess. People wondered what was going on and stuck their heads out. Soon, the members of the third part stood in front of Vice President Hyun Ki-joong. Yoo-hyun was a little nervous. It wasn¡¯t the fear of standing in front of Vice President Hyun Ki-joong, but the worry that Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, would say something stupid again. Fortunately, he kept his mouth shut. He saw that Min-hee, the senior manager, was pinching his back. A runaway train needed a brake. ¡°The heroes of the reversal. You did well.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Vice President Hyun Ki-joong was not a person who only ended with words. ¡°Executive Director Ahn, I want you to take care of these people¡­¡± ¡°Is there any doubt? I¡¯ll definitely reward them.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll also support you from our business unit.¡± ¡°As expected, you¡¯re the vice president. Thank you.¡± Executive Director Ahn Jun-hong even pushed him to give them a thorough gift. ¡°You all did well. You¡¯re Park Seung-woo, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°You really worked hard.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± He even showed the performance of shaking hands with the best honoree. Following Vice President Shin Myung-ho, Vice President Hyun Ki-joong recognized Park Seung-woo. The team members looked at him with a bewildered expression. Among them was Senior Manager Shin Chan-yong, who always ignored him. Director Oh Jae-hwan looked away, as if he had nothing to say. Then Park Seung-woo said. ¡°Actually¡­ he worked harder than me.¡± ¡°Oh, the one who showed me the mockup?¡± What are you talking about? Yoo-hyun, who was next to him, couldn¡¯t help but be flustered. What was he doing at the hero¡¯s ceremony? He ignored the poke in his side and spoke with determination. ¡°Yes. His name is Han Yoo-hyun, my junior. He¡¯s very smart. He did everything: the idea, the report, the mockup.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was speechless. He had given him a boost, but he was paying attention to the wrong thing. He didn¡¯t need to kick the table he had set. Yoo-hyun sighed inwardly when Vice President Hyun Ki-joong smiled. ¡°You have a good heart for your junior. What¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. You¡¯re a new employee.¡± Senior Manager Jo Chan-young unnecessarily chimed in. Vice President Hyun Ki-joong chuckled and reached out his hand. ¡°A new employee? Hehe. You¡¯re amazing. Amazing. You worked hard.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun hid his expression change and shook his hand. He felt a lot of pressure from his thick hand. He asked. ¡°You must have some ideas as a new employee. You worked hard, do you want anything?¡± ¡°Can I say anything?¡± ¡°Hehe, of course.¡± He had already said he would give him a bonus. It was strange to ask for something more at this ce. But Yoo-hyun was just a new employee. He had nothing to lose even if he made a mistake. Yoo-hyun nced at Lee Chan-ho and said to Vice President Hyun Ki-joong. ¡°I heard that our idea product will be released at the exhibition.¡± ¡°We have to make it happen. So?¡± ¡°I wish we could all go and share the glory together.¡± The part members¡¯ mouths opened wide at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. It was an unexpected remark. ¡°Hahaha, as expected. You¡¯re different. Very different. That¡¯s why youe up with such creative ideas. Executive Director Ahn.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°Did you hear? If not, we¡¯ll support you from our business unit.¡± The more absurd thing was that it worked. ¡°No, sir. The group will support the whole trip.¡± ¡°Haha, let¡¯s do that.¡± Vice President Hyun Ki-joong left with a friendly smile. The group leader and Senior Manager Jo Chan-young went to see him off, and the part members blinked their eyes at Yoo-hyun. ¡°¡­¡± It was a look that said, what kind of guy is this? Then they realized the reality and started cheering. ¡°Wow. Are we really all going on a trip?¡± ¡°Of course. The group leader won¡¯t say two words.¡± ¡°This is amazing. Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re awesome.¡± They all liked it, but Lee Chan-ho was so happy that he grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand. ¡°Yoo-hyun, it¡¯s because of me, right? Thank you.¡± ¡°No.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head and pulled his hand away. It wasn¡¯t just because of Lee Chan-ho. He had another reason to go to Germany. That¡¯s when Park Seung-woo, who had been thinking deeply, opened his eyes. ¡°Huh? Awesome. Does that mean we don¡¯t have to do things like trip reports orpetitor product analysis?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. We¡¯re just going to have fun. Hey, the next part dinner is in Germany.¡± ¡°We have to do it before that too.¡± ¡°Good. Park, you worked hard, so you pay. The two guys who shook hands with the vice president can split it.¡± ¡°Hahaha, I can afford anything.¡± Park Seung-woo nodded cheerfully. ¡°Puhahahaha, good. Good.¡± He turned his eyes in theughter of the part members and met Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. He smiled at the corner of his mouth and reached out his palm to Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t hesitate and reached out his palm. p. It was the moment when the wrong things were corrected after a long time. The second presentation of the idea contest held at the Sindo-rim Campus Auditorium. There wasughter in the ce where the tense atmosphere should have flowed. ¡°Hahaha, you really prepared well.¡± ¡°The product came out great.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it worthy of the vice president¡¯s praise?¡± It was the reaction of the judges after Park Seung-woo¡¯s short presentation. There was no tackle during the presentation, and they all praised him openly. It was an obvious result. There was no one here who couldpete with the phone that would be produced as the main product next year. The same was true for the team leader of the next-generation product team who had made a fuss before. p p p p p. Park Seung-woo, who sessfully finished the presentation, had a very emotional expression. The other third part members were the same. They also saw the changed scenery with Park Seung-woo. They could share the glory because they were together. It was the way out after the presentation. ¡°What are you doing? Want to have some tea?¡± ¡°Me?¡± ¡°Yeah. Deputy Manager, I¡¯ll borrow Yoo-hyun for a moment.¡± Kim Sung-deuk, the senior manager of the product nning team of the phone business unit, grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s wrist and dragged him. He apologized to Deputy Manager Kim Hyun-min and took Yoo-hyun to the underground coffee shop of the Sindo-rim Campus. He faced Yoo-hyun with a coffee table between them and said. ¡°Wow, amazing.¡± ¡°What is?¡± ¡°Well, you nailed the Laura Parker. You captured the vice president¡¯s heart.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ It¡¯s thanks to Park.¡± ¡°Is it? Huhu.¡± Kim Sung-deuk smiled with a look that he knew something. Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders and brought his mouth to the coffee cup with a calm expression. Curious people dig wells. He didn¡¯t need to go first. ¡°Our inside also says this idea is a huge issue. Actually, it¡¯s not that innovative. It already existed. Of course, it¡¯s cheap.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s true.¡± ¡°But how did you capture people¡¯s hearts so quickly?¡± ¡°Maybe because they looked kindly?¡± ¡°Right. But, from what I see, the mockup had a huge impact. I heard that raising the HMOP was also Yoo-hyun¡¯s idea?¡± Kim Sung-deuk pushed Yoo-hyun. Chapter 143: Chapter 143: Chapter 143 Yoo-hyun was not the type to easily nod his head. He knew that if he got the spotlight, the efforts of the other team members would be overshadowed. ¡°No, it was Park¡¯s idea.¡± ¡°Anyway, it was practically impossible to apply it in a short time. Unless you had thought of it from the beginning. But you did it.¡± ¡°That was thanks to Senior Lee Chanho.¡± ¡°Haha, right. There are a lot of talented people there. But I don¡¯t understand why you went to the art club and met Senior Jang Hyemin, and showed her this mockup.¡± Kim Sungdeuk¡¯s words made Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart sink. How did he know that he met Senior Jang Hyemin? Did he have someone he knew in the art club? ¡°Ah, that was just a coincidence¡­¡± ¡°Yeah, you just showed it to her by chance.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yoo-hyun answered, but Kim Sungdeuk was not an easy person to deal with. ¡°Senior Jang Hyemin has a temper, so it was also a coincidence that you suggested the idea at the business unit performance report meeting. Right?¡± ¡°Yes, we were very surprised too.¡± ¡°Right, we were more surprised. Anyway, it was amazing how things worked out so well. Just like that.¡± Kim Sungdeuk kept probing Yoo-hyun, but the answer was always the same. ¡°I guess I was lucky.¡± ¡°Right, you were very, very lucky.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°You¡¯re really hard to please.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun smiled faintly, and Kim Sungdeuk shook his head. He knew that there was no point in digging deeper. He finally gave up. ¡°Well, anyway. If you don¡¯t want to talk, that¡¯s fine.¡± ¡°What do I have to say?¡± ¡°Fine. Anyway, there¡¯s one thing for sure. We¡¯re a solid alliance. Right?¡± He chose pragmatism instead. It was a typical Kim Sungdeuk move. ¡°Of course.¡± ¡°Are you going to the European exhibition this time?¡± ¡°Yes, I think so.¡± Kim Sungdeuk casually suggested to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Then let¡¯s have a drink together as allies there.¡± ¡°You¡¯re buying, right?¡± ¡°Haha, sure. Sure.¡± Allies? It was a win-win situation for Yoo-hyun. Kim Sungdeuk was a useful person that Yoo-hyun had to approach first. He was not the type to work in line, nor to y tricks behind the scenes. He was also very skilled. He was the kind of person that Yoo-hyun liked, so Yoo-hyun also wanted to get closer to him. He was sure to be a great help in the future. That¡¯s how a new connection was made that didn¡¯t exist in the past. As promised, the group leader gave out the bonus. Even though the mobile phone business unit bonus and the contest prize money didn¡¯te out, the team was overflowing with money. Thanks to that, the team members chose a fairly famous pork belly restaurant in Gangnam as the first ce for dinner. Lee Chanho liked it the most. ¡°Pork belly is love.¡± ¡°Hey, love your girlfriend.¡± ¡°I love pork belly more. Come on, let¡¯s go wild today.¡± He had brightened uptely, and he kept making and passing around bomb shots. Even Choi Minhee, who didn¡¯t drink much, let loose and drank today. The noisy atmosphere continued without a break. Yoo-hyun felt nostalgic. The team was like a grain of sand. They only worked, and didn¡¯t know much about each other. The team leader didn¡¯t care about the work, and the team members were too busy to see an inch ahead. None of them did what they wanted. But it was different now. Kim Hyunmin shouted happily. ¡°Hey, Park. Say something.¡± ¡°Uh. Uh. Mic test. Come on, everyone. You worked hard. We finally did it. Puhahaha.¡± Park Seungwoo, who got up from his seat and stuck a spoon in the bottle and rambled, had a sess experience. This sess DNA would be a big force to support theirpany life in the future. Suddenly, Lee Chanho spoke in a twisted voice with a military tone. ¡°Order as much pork belly as you want. As much as you want. That¡¯s okay, right, boss?¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t you feel bad?¡± ¡°Feel bad? That¡¯s an insult to pork belly. Right, Chanho?¡± ¡°Of course, sir. Pork belly is the best.¡± That¡¯s true. People who have eaten pork belly eat it well. People who have seeded also do well. ¡°Ah, and. Our Yoo-hyun¡­ Huh? Where did he go?¡± ¡°He¡¯ll be back. Just drink. Drink.¡± Yoo-hyun dodged for a moment, thinking that Park Seungwoo would hug him again. He couldn¡¯t sit still because of our Yoo-hyun, our Yoo-hyun. The sound of the crowd behind the sliding door came to his ears. A faint smile appeared on Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips. Yoo-hyun, who came out, sat at an empty outdoor table. The chilly wind of early winter blew away his drunkenness. How long had it been? When Yoo-hyun was lost in thought, Choi Minhee came over to him. She put the soju bottle and ss that she had hidden behind her on the table. She also brought a small te with a few pieces of meat. ¡°What are you doing here? Let¡¯s have a drink.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Come on, let¡¯s drink.¡± They say that ate learner is more scary, and she drank fiercely, even though she didn¡¯t usually drink. Yoo-hyun said with a worried look. ¡°You seem to be drunk.¡± ¡°No, no. What are you talking about. Come on. Cheers.¡± She didn¡¯t even touch the chopsticks on the te with meat, and kept pouring and emptying the ss. Soon, her face turned red and she said to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Thank you, Yoo-hyun.¡± Again. Again. After a while of silence. ¡°No, what did I do?¡± ¡°The people in the department are grateful. They all know how hard you worked, even if they don¡¯t seem to.¡± ¡°Ha ha, no.¡± p p. Suddenly, a hand flew to his back. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re so mean. Always pretending. Pretending.¡± ¡°Ow.¡± ¡°My hand hurts more.¡± No, how can the hand that hit hurt more? Yoo-hyun rubbed his stinging back and gave a resentful look. But Choi Min-hee, the manager, was not in her right mind. ¡°Thank you. I¡¯m telling you. Thank you. Poo¡­¡± She repeated the same words like a parrot and soon nodded her head. She didn¡¯t respond even when he tapped her. She seemed to have lost her mind. ¡®What should I do with this person¡­¡¯ Yoo-hyun sighed as he remembered Choi Min-hee, the manager who used to be cold, aloof, and arrogant. She seemed to have changed for the better, but something was weird. A littleter. Choi Min-hee, who had seemed dead, suddenly came to life at the karaoke. She said her husband would take care of the kids and warned that she would stay up all night. ¡°Don¡¯t swear at me. You¡¯re the one who¡¯s wrong. You¡¯re the one who¡¯s wrong.¡± She shook the eardrums of the people with her almost soulless high-pitched voice. ¡°Whoo. Whoo.¡± ¡°Assarabiya.¡± Park Seung-woo, the deputy, shook his waist to the chorus, and Lee Chan-ho rubbed behind him. Kim Hyun-min, the manager, tied a tie around his head and yed a beer bottle as a guitar and did a headbang. ¡°Poo.¡± Kim Young-gil, the deputy, couldn¡¯t help but spit out beer next to him. Yoo-hyun stuck out his tongue. These people are crazy. Yoo-hyun thought in his head, but alcohol clouded his judgment. At some point, he also tied a tie around his head and shook his body. He went crazy with the atmosphere. ¡°Kyahaha.¡± Choi Min-hee, the manager,ughed like a madman and filmed the karaoke scene with a video. It was the moment when a ck history was created in Yoo-hyun¡¯s life, who had always been neat. They stopped by a rice soup restaurant for the third round, saying they had to sober up. What kind of hangover cure is it to put five bottles of soju in advance? His head and his hand were moving separately. Yoo-hyun mixed beer and soju like a robot. He was so good at it that the rice soupdy, who had be his mother¡¯s friend¡¯s aunt, praised him. ¡°Wow, Yoo-hyun can do anything.¡± ¡°Ha ha, thank you.¡± ng. One ss, two sses, alcohol called for more alcohol. But instead of just drinking, Kim Hyun-min, the manager, hit the table with a spoon and sang. ¡°Chilgapsan~¡± ¡°Hey, manager. What are you doing?¡± Was Park Seung-woo, the deputy, the only one who was sane? He betrayed Yoo-hyun¡¯s faint judgment and jumped up from his seat. ¡°We have to sing thetest songs.¡± Then he shook his thick waist and shouted out loud. ¡°Bash me bash me bash me~ bounce bounce bounce¡± Sir, that song is seven years old, you know? p. Right when the song ended, the rice soupdy¡¯s backhand smashing exploded. ¡°These guys are crazy.¡± ¡°Ouch. But why do you only hit me?¡± ¡°Deputy Park, you¡¯re the loudest. If it weren¡¯t for Yoo-hyun, you guys would have been kicked out.¡± ¡°Auntie, I hate you. You only like Yoo-hyun.¡± Yoo-hyun rolled his eyes. Park Seung-woo, the deputy, seemed to havepletely lost his mind. He stuck his butt out and shook his shoulders, acting cute. The rice soupdy couldn¡¯t stand it either and stuck out her tongue. She returned to her seat and brought a pork set. Park Seung-woo, the deputy, brightened up at the sight. ¡°Hehe, our auntie. You love me too.¡± ¡°Deputy Park, this guy is really crazy. Sigh¡­ It¡¯s my daughter¡¯s college entrance exam tomorrow, so I¡¯m giving you this as a service. Eat up, everyone.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, eat a lot.¡± The rice soupdy patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s back. Her eyes were full of affection. ¡®Pull yourself together.¡¯ He couldn¡¯t show a more drunken face in front of this person. When Yoo-hyun shook his head and looked ahead, the ss was already filled with alcohol. He was sure he mixed it with beer, but why did it look almost transparent? It felt like the people were standing crooked too. Park Seung-woo, the deputy, who had gone crazy, shouted. ¡°Come on, no one backs out. One shot. One shot.¡± This guy was really crazy. It waste, so there were no customers in the restaurant, but if there were, they might have been reported to the police. Even Lee Chan-ho, who had been running with him, sounded worried. ¡°Deputy, don¡¯t we have a report tomorrow? And a conference call with the development team.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s okay. Isn¡¯t it the college entrance exam tomorrow? It¡¯s a day off at work.¡± ¡°Hey, you crazy bastard. Hurry up and drink.¡± ng. The sses collided, and everyone drank their shots. Were these people always this stupid? He didn¡¯t know what they were thinking. Of course, Yoo-hyun, who was grumbling to himself, had already emptied his ss. That day, Yoo-hyun cked out for the first time in his life. Beep. He woke up to the sound of his phone vibrating. He still had a hangover from the drinking party thatsted untilte yesterday. Yoo-hyun put his hand on his throbbing forehead. ¡°¡­¡± He blinked his eyes at the strange feeling that enveloped his whole body. Was it his imagination that the room that should have been dark was slightly bright? No, was this even his room? How did he get home? He couldn¡¯t remember anything from yesterday. Yoo-hyun looked around with a shiver. Thankfully, it seemed like he had found his way home. But¡­ Yoo-hyun picked up his phone with a doubtful mind. ¡°¡­¡± He gasped when he saw the time on the screen. He had woken up two hourster than he should have. He got up from his bed and ran to the bathroom. He shaved and calcted the time. He thought he could make it to work by the time he had to. He finished washing up and quickly got dressed. Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Chapter 144 About five minutes had passed. Yoo-hyun found himself standing in front of the full-length mirror by the front door. He felt so unfamiliar with his appearance, wearing a tie. ¡°What a day.¡± He couldn¡¯t believe it, no matter how much he thought about it. For the past 20 years of hispany life, Yoo-hyun had never beente to work. It was the same even when he had to drink all night to please his boss. He hadpulsively maintained his body rhythm. But what was this? He woke upte, without intending to. He didn¡¯t have time to run, or to listen to ssical music and n his day ahead, as he usually did. He had to leave without eating the breakfast his mother had prepared. His day waspletely messed up. -Can you postpone your work on the day of the college entrance exam? I really don¡¯t want to go to work. Yoo-hyun opened his phone and checked the message that had woken him up today. He understood Park Seung Woo¡¯s assistant¡¯s feelings very well today. ¡°Sigh.¡± He sighed and gave a suitable reply, then went outside. He woke upte and took a different bus. Nothing much had changed. The bus driver was someone he had never seen before? Oh, he didn¡¯t see the familiar faces of the people who took the same bus every morning. But still, the empty seats were filled by other people, and the scenery outside the bus window was the same. Yoo-hyun still felt a bit awkward as he looked at the past scenery from 20 years ago and thought about the future. Soon, these small shops would be demolished and reced by big buildings. The power poles and wires would be buried underground. Various lights would illuminate thendscape. Time would change everything in front of his eyes. What would Yoo-hyun look like then? He wondered what the end would be like when he lived a different life than now. He wanted to see how he would nurture his precious rtionships. Among them, there was one thing he wanted to confirm the most. ¡®What will happen with my wife?¡¯ He would find out if he met her as nned. It was when Yoo-hyun was having these random thoughts. The bus stopped at the bus stop, and a familiar face of a woman shed by the window. A bolt of lightning struck his head. ¡°Wait a minute.¡± Yoo-hyun jumped up and stopped the bus that was about to leave. Chiiing. The closed door opened again, and the woman¡¯s face standing at the bus stop was visible through therge door. She had a short haircut and a neat suit. She looked like Jung Da Hye, who had been Yoo-hyun¡¯s wife. But her eyes and face shape were different. Of course, she couldn¡¯t be here now. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you getting off?¡± ¡°Ah, I¡¯m sorry. I saw it wrong.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head to the bus driver and returned to his seat, feeling embarrassed. ¡®Ah, why am I like this today?¡¯ Was it because his starting point of the day was different? He kept doing things he didn¡¯t normally do. His twisted routine wasn¡¯t over yet. Screech. Suddenly, the bus braked hard. -Ladies and gentlemen, we apologize. The road is blocked and we can¡¯t go any further. There was an announcement that the overpass had copsed and the road waspletely blocked. -We¡¯re sorry. We can¡¯t turn the car around right now, so there might be a dy. If you¡¯re in a hurry, please use the subway or another bus. They even told him to get off the bus. ¡°Ah, what the hell.¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to bete for work.¡± ¡°Oh dear, my child has to take the college entrance exam. What do I do?¡± Yoo-hyun was also dumbfounded, but he didn¡¯t feel likeining when he saw the mother of the test-taker rolling her feet. Yoo-hyun could just take the subway and go, and even if he waste, he would only be marked aste. But for that kid, his life was at stake. It wasn¡¯t just a problem for this test-taker. A man who got out of a car parked on the road called with an urgent voice. ¡°Is this the police station? The road is damaged and my child can¡¯t go to take the college entrance exam. Please send someone over here quickly.¡± -We¡¯re on our way. The man hung up the phone and put his hands on his son¡¯s shoulders. ¡°Kids, let¡¯s take the subway. This is more reliable.¡± ¡°Yeah. Let¡¯s move quickly. We don¡¯t have time.¡± On the other side, the test-takers who got off the bus were lining up to go down under the overpass. They looked like they had left from the same ce. ¡®Everyone is in trouble.¡¯ It could have been a trivial happening, but the problem was that today was the day of the college entrance exam. ¡°Ah, what do I do¡­¡± Then, a girl in a school uniform entered Yoo-hyun¡¯s sight. She had no guardian, no group to go with, and her face was familiar as she rolled her feet. Where had he seen her? -Yoo-hyun, this is the picture. The baby you¡¯re holding is our Ye Seul. A momentter, the picture that thedy at the rice soup restaurant had sent him on his phone shed in Yoo-hyun¡¯s head. And now. He remembered the face of the girl who hade to the rice soup restaurant a few days ago to find her mother from the face of the baby when she was young. That face ovepped with the girl in front of him. He had only met her briefly a few times, but they had a long-standing connection. -Brother, Ye Seul has a test this time, so please send her a text message to cheer her up. -Does Ye Seul know me? -Ah, why wouldn¡¯t she? She asks about you a lot. Ahem. Anyway, send her one. It¡¯ll make her do better on the test. Through his school junior Jo Eun Ah, they were also connected as current acquaintances. Yoo-hyun thought it was a strange coincidence. Was that why? He moved his body first, wanting to help her. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Uh, uh. Yes?¡± Jung Ye Seul, who met Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes, opened her mouth wide as if she had seen a ghost. Then, she btedly covered her mouth with her hand and blinked her eyes. ¡°Yoo, Yoo-hyun oppa?¡± ¡°Do you know me?¡± ¡°Yes. Well, yes.¡± Jung Ye Seul raised her hand and covered her swollen face. This was not the time to see that. Yoo-hyun hurriedly asked. ¡°Where are you taking the test?¡± ¡°Su, Sujeong High School.¡± ¡°In Seongnam? Did you call 112?¡± Yoo-hyun kept talking to her. She must have been in a lot of shock from the anxiety of beingte for the college entrance exam. At times like this, he had to make eye contact and induce a conversation to make here to her senses. ¡°I left my phone behind¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. Just a moment.¡± Yoo-hyun reassured Jung Ye Seul and quickly looked around. The man who said he was waiting for the police car was going down. He must have decided that there was no answer on the overpass. ¡®The time is¡­¡¯ He didn¡¯t have time to waste thinking. ¡°Ye Seul, call 112 with this.¡± Yoo-hyun handed her his phone for now. ¡°Tell the police toe down from the overpass. That¡¯ll be faster.¡± ¡°Where are you going, oppa?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to look for another way. Let¡¯s meet down there.¡± Then he ran down first. Honk honk- As expected, the situation below the overpass was not good either. The road was congested as the overpass was blocked and the road next to it was also jammed. There were also test-takers on the sidewalk, rolling their feet and waiting for the police. There was no answer in this situation. Yoo-hyun crossed the road at a fast speed, passing by people and sorting out his thoughts. He couldn¡¯t take the subway or get a taxi here because of the location. Even if he got a car, he had to go around the busy Seoul streets because the overpass was blocked. The only thing that could make it in time was a motorcycle. ¡®Where the hell are they?¡¯ There was not a single motorcycle on the road. The delivery food shops were also closed, maybe because it was too early. He was wondering if he should run further. Yoo-hyun saw a motorcycle parked in front of a Chinese restaurant. And someone was opening the door of the Chinese restaurant. Yoo-hyun grabbed the man who was about to enter the open door. ¡°Pant pant, excuse me. Sir.¡± ¡°We¡¯re not open yet.¡± The man nced at Yoo-hyun and answered curtly. The reason why Yoo-hyun took out his wallet and breathed heavily instead of answering. ¡°Sir, I need to use your motorcycle.¡± ¡°What are you¡­¡± People tend to get dull when a sudden situation urs. There was a way to turn this around quickly. ¡°I have my ID card, business card, and money in my wallet. I¡¯ll make up for anything that¡¯s missing when Ie back.¡± ¡°Hanseong Electronics?¡± ¡°Yes. My brother iste for the college entrance exam. I¡¯ll return it before the store opens. Please, I beg you.¡± It was a direct identification, a surepensation, and an appeal to emotion. Plus, his sweaty head, panting breath, and pitiful expression. And the courtesy and promise of bowing his waist to 90 degrees? ¡°Wow. Then you have to go quickly. Do you know how to drive?¡± ¡°Yes. I have a license.¡± ¡°Oh, what do I do¡­¡± He could cut off the awkward time and make a result in one go. He could even make him look sorry while lending it to him. Yoo-hyun got on the motorcycle as soon as he got the key. ¡°Can I borrow one more helmet?¡± ¡°Oh, I have to give my sister a helmet too.¡± Vroom. Then he put on the helmet and turned the elerator pedal. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Be careful.¡± The 12 motorcycle started to move forward with Yoo-hyun¡¯s greeting. When Yoo-hyun arrived at the bottom of the overpass, most of the people around him had already left. Jung Ye Seul was so restless that she wandered around. ¡°Ye Seul.¡± ¡°Oppa, this¡­¡± ¡°I borrowed it.¡± The name ¡®Jung Hwa Roo¡¯ was stamped on the motorcycle. It looked like he had borrowed it. That wasn¡¯t important. ¡°Is the police still not here?¡± ¡°Yes. Ah, and I¡­¡± Jung Ye Seul twisted her body with a pale face. Time was still passing. ¡°Get on quickly. We don¡¯t have time.¡± ¡°I, I lost your phone, oppa. What happened was¡­¡± ¡°What are you talking about? It¡¯s okay. Let¡¯s go and see.¡± Yoo-hyun put a helmet on Jung Ye Seul and grabbed her wrist and pulled her. ¡°You have to hold on tight. Got it?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Jung Ye Seul, who got on the back seat, wrapped her arms around Yoo-hyun¡¯s waist. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we¡¯ll get there on time.¡± ¡°Yes¡­¡± Then she pressed her nose against Yoo-hyun¡¯s back. He didn¡¯t know what her expression was like right now. He turned the handle on the elerator and shouted. ¡°Think of this as a lucky charm. You¡¯ll do great on the test today.¡± ¡°I will.¡± Vroom. The motorcycle carrying the third-year high school student crossed the road. At that time, Hanseong Tower 12th floor office. ¡°Mr. Park, Yoo-hyun hasn¡¯t arrived yet, right?¡± ¡°¡­It¡¯s all because of you, manager.¡± ¡°Why me?¡± ¡°You made him drink too much, didn¡¯t you?¡± Kim Hyun Min, the manager, was dumbfounded. It was Park Seung Woo, the assistant, who suggested going to a dinner, who drank with Yoo-hyun, who said he couldn¡¯t go on like this and ran to the fourth round. ¡°You said let¡¯s go. Why are you ming me?¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun doesn¡¯t answer the phone.¡± ¡°Is he a kid? He must have overslept.¡± ¡°He texted me that he wasing in the morning. But his phone is off.¡± ¡°Leave him alone. He¡¯ll do fine. Oh, you know we have a demo today, right? Just in case, have Chan Ho prepare it.¡± ¡°Yes¡­¡± Was it worth killing his mood for e junior? Kim Hyun Min shook his head. ¡®There won¡¯t be any trouble, right?¡¯ But he was worried about Yoo-hyun. Chapter 145: Chapter 145: Chapter 145 Driving a motorcycle looked simple, but it was far from easy. The driver¡¯s seat was low, so his vision waspletely blocked by anyrge car in front of him. Honk-honk. Cars that cut in without signaling their direction honked their horns at him. Vroom-vroom. The car in front of him didn¡¯t give him any space to see, but only spewed out smoky exhaust. He didn¡¯t have an air conditioner filter, so the exhaust fumes went straight into his nose. But the worst thing was the ride quality. Clunk-clunk. Even a low speed bump made the body of the motorcycle bounce up. He couldn¡¯t just slow down and drive either. That made it almost impossible to avoid the speed bumps that suddenly popped up. Yoo-hyun stopped at the stop line and turned his head to ask. ¡°Yeseul, are you okay?¡± ¡°Huh? Yes, yes.¡± Yeseul lowered her head quickly so that Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t see. Yeseul was grimacing in pain, trying to hide the pain in her nose. She was applying BB cream when the motorcycle suddenly jumped up, and she poked her nostril with her pinky finger. If Yoo-hyun saw this, he would be so embarrassed that he would bite his tongue. Squeak. The motorcycle carrying the two people who had different thoughts finally arrived at their destination. Thankfully, it was still time to enter. ¡°Phew, that was close.¡± ¡°Thanks to you, oppa.¡± ¡°What do you mean, thanks to me?¡± Yeseul¡¯s face turned red. The helmet didn¡¯t seem to protect her from the cold snap of the college entrance exam. Yoo-hyun threw out a casual remark to ease her tension. ¡°You¡¯ve studied hard, so you¡¯ll do well. If you ace the test, I¡¯ll drive you again. Let¡¯s go see the college then.¡± ¡°Really?¡± This one remark stuck in Yeseul¡¯s heart. ¡°Of course. The ride is free. Oh, and I¡¯ll buy you food too.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Sure. So do your best. Got it?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and stroked her head. At that moment. Whoosh. Yeseul, who was buried in his arms, sniffled. ¡°Oppa, I¡¯ll definitely do well.¡± ¡°Yeah. You will.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll really do well¡­¡± Thump-thump. Yeseul¡¯s heartbeat was audible to Yoo-hyun. How much did she suffer that she was shaking like this? Yoo-hyun patted her back. ¡°Yeah. Go ahead. You¡¯ll do great.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± Yeseul nodded and hurried into the school. Yoo-hyun quickly checked the time. He was alreadyte for work. He couldn¡¯t even call because he didn¡¯t have his phone. But there was a bigger problem. ¡®What about the gas?¡¯ Of all times, the gas ran out at this moment. This was really. His day waspletely messed up. Jo Chanyoung, the executive director, habitually stuck his face in the product nning team¡¯s seat. He used to think that the product nning team, especially the third part, was a thorn in his eye. He thought they were the kind who didn¡¯t do much and didn¡¯t achieve results on time. Who would have thought that the third part would be a cash cow? The sales volume for the mobile phone division was decreasing, and Nokia¡¯s sales were sluggish. He trusted PDA, but it was in danger of being scrapped. Unexpectedly, a contest exploded. Even the vice chairman and the vice president acknowledged and pushed it. It was as if the third part¡¯s performance was a lifeline for Jo Chanyoung, who thought his executive life would be cut short. That¡¯s why he even liked the third part now. With a smile on his lips, Jo Chanyoung approached Park Seungwoo, the assistant manager. He smelled of alcohol, but he thought it was understandable and asked without much thought. ¡°Park, where¡¯s Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Ah, he, he went to the bathroom for a moment.¡± ¡°Really?¡± But Park Seungwoo, who answered, was too flustered. Jo Chanyoung tilted his head and moved on to Kim Hyunmin, the deputy manager. ¡°Kim, where¡¯s Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun? Ah¡­ He¡¯s in a meeting right now.¡± Kim Hyunmin saw Park Seungwoo waving his hand from afar and dodged the question for now. Then Jo Chanyoung¡¯s eyes narrowed. ¡°He didn¡¯t go to the bathroom?¡± ¡°Haha, he must have gone to the meeting after going to the bathroom.¡± Jo Chanyoung had a strange feeling and moved his target to Choi Minhee, the section chief, who was sitting in the back. ¡°Choi, do you know where Yoo-hyun is?¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± Choi Minhee turned his head at the sudden question and saw the two men making an X with their hands behind him. Choi Minhee quickly racked his brain. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯te to the morning part meeting and everyone was worried, so he must have told him to lie that he had something to do. He didn¡¯t want to get on Jo Chanyoung¡¯s bad side for beingte. Choi Minhee, who was watching the situation, answered cautiously. ¡°Yoo-hyun went on a business trip today.¡± ¡°Really? Ha.¡± Jo Chanyoung spat out augh of disbelief, and the two men behind him tore their hair. ¡®We¡¯re screwed.¡¯ ¡®What do we do?¡¯ ¡®I don¡¯t know.¡¯ Meanwhile, Choi Minhee exchanged nces with Kim Hyunmin. But there was no answer. ¡°Ah, director. I have something to tell you.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°That¡­¡± Then Park Seungwoo, who was looking at the hallway, suddenly turned his head and grabbed Jo Chanyoung¡¯s arm, drawing his attention. He saw Yoo-hyun walking over with a bag in his hand. It was toote for Choi Minhee and Kim Hyunmin to signal him not toe. Jo Chanyoung stuck his head out between the two. ¡°Stop it, you guys.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun arrived in front of the frozen people. ¡°I¡¯m sorry I¡¯mte.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun greeted them and then saw the situation around him. The other part members were shaking their heads in shock. What were they doing? ¡°Haha¡­¡± At that moment, Jo Chanyoung couldn¡¯t believe it and shrugged his shoulders. ¡°Hahahahaha.¡± Then an awkwardugh spread. Jo Chanyoung turned his head and everyone closed their mouths and avoided his eyes. ¡®These are some funny kids.¡¯ They were trying to cover up their junior¡¯s tardiness by ying tricks on their senior. Jo Chanyoung, the executive director, felt wicked but strangely not bad. He even found the seniors¡¯ care for their junior endearing. ¡°You have good seniors, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°No, no. Just do your best.¡± Jo Chanyoung tapped Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder and remembered his days as a newbie a long time ago. It was a hard time, but he also had a good senior who supported him. He still regretted not being able to work with that senior for long. Of course, it was a memory that had been beautified and beautified again over time. Sometimes, he even recalled his military service as a good memory. That¡¯s how Jo Chanyoung felt right now. Maybe it was because of the sentiment that revived from back then? ¡°Kim, you¡¯ve worked hard in the third part. Let¡¯s have a dinner.¡± ¡°Really? I¡¯m fine, but¡­¡± ¡°Take it when you get it. I¡¯m giving it to you because I want to. Don¡¯t forget how you feel now.¡± Jo Chanyoung willingly handed out his card. He already had more money than he could spend, but he had to have another dinner. ¡°Then I¡¯ll take it gratefully.¡± ¡°Thank you, sir.¡± As he received the greetings, Jo Chanyoung had walked a few steps. A cheer came from behind him. The noise was brief, and soon the sound of wrestling mixed withughter spread. He turned his head and peeked, and saw Park Seungwoo, the assistant manager, and Kim Hyunmin, the section chief, putting Yoo-hyun in a headlock. But then Yoo-hyun counterattacked and made them fall. A scream was heard briefly, but they seemed to be having fun. ¡°This must be the secret of the third part¡¯s unity.¡± A pleased smile appeared on Jo Chanyoung¡¯s lips. He decided to spend the money right away. It was the motto of the part leader Kim Hyunmin. That evening. The third part members gathered again at a soup restaurant under the pretext of sobering up. They looked at the food piled up on therge table and Park Seungwoo asked. ¡°Auntie, we didn¡¯t order this, did we?¡± ¡°What is this? It looks like a menu that¡¯s not in the restaurant.¡± ¡°Wow, look at that. This meat looks really good, doesn¡¯t it? The other part members also chimed in with a word of wonder. Thud. The soup restaurantdy put thest dish on the table without a word. Her voice, which had been friendly, was extremely polite. ¡°Today is full service. Eat everything, and I¡¯ll give you more if you need anything.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Why?¡± The people¡¯s eyes widened. Then the soup restaurantdy looked at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun took my daughter to the college entrance exam today. He must have beente to work because of that. I¡¯m so sorry.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you know?¡± Thedy was surprised by the puzzled reaction. They all nodded their heads and thedy suddenly switched to chatter mode. ¡°Then that¡¯s not good. Yoo-hyun must have been scolded for nothing. How did it happen¡­¡± As she told them, it turned out that MSG had been added inrge amounts. She said that a motorcycle flew by, that she yelled at thete police, and so on. Thanks to that, the people¡¯s attention was on Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun scratched the back of his head awkwardly. ¡°Hahaha.¡± Then the soup restaurantdy hugged Yoo-hyun tightly. ¡°Thank you so much. You¡¯re a real benefactor.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°No. I heard everything from Ye Seul. Thank you so much.¡± A warm warmth was conveyed. Yoo-hyun nodded his head again. He didn¡¯t help her to get treated like this. ¡°No, auntie.¡± ¡°Oh, look at me. I must have disturbed your pleasant meal. Well, enjoy your food.¡± The soup restaurantdy rxed her posture and greeted the people with a smile. As thedy left, Kim Hyunmin stretched his neck and said. ¡°What¡¯s going on? How did this happen?¡± ¡°You werete because you took her to the college entrance exam?¡± ¡°You should have told us if something like that happened.¡± Park Seungwoo and Choi Minhee, the manager, joined in. Yoo-hyun answered with a dumbfounded expression. ¡°You didn¡¯t ask me.¡± ¡°I thought there must be a reason.¡± ¡°This was the reason.¡± ¡°¡­I see.¡± In the moment of silence, Yoo-hyun pushed the bottle. ¡°Let¡¯s have a drink first. The food will get cold.¡± ¡°Yeah. Let¡¯s fill our sses first.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s eat well, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Thank you, auntie.¡± As if nothing had happened, the part members ate noisily. There¡¯s no one who hates free stuff. There¡¯s no one who would be modest in front of such abundant food. Krrr. Even though he drank enough to get sick yesterday, the alcohol tasted sweet. A few dayster. Yoo-hyun entered the conference room he had reserved. It was 30 minutes before the meeting started, so the conference room was still empty. Yoo-hyun put hisptop screen on the screen and hurried to the next task. He took out the mockup from the metal bag and put it on the table. After finishing all the preparations, he pressed the call button to connect the video system with the Ulsan factory. Ring. The phone rang only once. Jung Hyunwoo, who was in the development nning team at the Ulsan factory, waved his hand happily on TV. -Bro. Nice to see you. ¡°You came early.¡± -I¡¯ve been here for a while. It¡¯s our first meeting. ¡°What does that matter? Are everyone attending today?¡± Jung Hyunwoo¡¯s voice rose at Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. -Yes. Of course. The reaction here is very hot. ¡°I guess the group leader¡¯s email went out.¡± -Yes. He didn¡¯t just send an email, he came and trained the team leaders. I didn¡¯t attend, so I don¡¯t know, but I think he emphasized some parts of the schedule. He understood enough. Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Chapter 146 The mobile group leader was in a dire situation. He had given a strong order to meet the product deadline no matter what. The product development staff had no choice but to follow his vague instructions. In other words, the meeting was supposed to be easy. Yoo-hyun nodded and said. ¡°Thank you. I think I get the gist of it.¡± -As expected, you are the best. ¡°What do you mean by best? Okay. Let¡¯s start soon. And let¡¯s talk separately after it¡¯s over.¡± -Yes. Good luck. Yoo-hyun smiled at the energetic Jeonghyunwoo. As he prepared for the meeting, he found some small joys. The fun of meeting familiar people in unexpected ces. It was amazing. He used to find his colleagues annoying, but now he felt very d to see them. Just as he had that thought, some people came in through the door. They were Min Jeonghyuk from the sales team and Kwon Sejung from the marketing team. ¡°I knew you would be here first.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t this the first time we all gathered for an official meeting? Yoo-hyun, here.¡± The two spoke at the same time, but Yoo-hyun was calm. ¡°Thank you. How did you manage to attend?¡± Yoo-hyun asked as he took the coffee they handed him. Kwon Sejung answered as if he had been waiting. ¡°It¡¯s a hot issue these days. So I got invited too, you know.¡± ¡°Our team was turned upside down and we all got involved.¡± Min Jeonghyuk¡¯s voice followed. The truth was, the full-touch panel was not in the sales team¡¯s n at all. Without going into details, the mobile business division had rushed like crazy and made the decision. As a result, the sales team¡¯s situation was ignored and the product was confirmed to be made. The sales team, who always led the work, was not happy, but they had no choice. The best they could hope for was that the product nning team would do a good job. Was that why? Min Jeonghyuk was especially worried about Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun, don¡¯t be too disappointed even if the meeting atmosphere is not good. Our team seniors are very stubborn. It¡¯s not going to be easy.¡± ¡°I¡¯m prepared for that.¡± But for some reason, Yoo-hyun was only smiling. That made Min Jeonghyuk more worried and he added. ¡°It¡¯s no joke¡­¡± ¡°This too shall pass.¡± Yoo-hyun brushed it off with a clich¨¦. Still, Min Jeonghyuk, who had been around the sales team, showed his concern. No matter how capable Yoo-hyun was, he would not be in his right mind after being grilled by the sales team seniors. And it was a meeting where the scary development team staff were also attending. No one would wee this panel that messed up the schedule. The presenter, Park Seungwoo, would have been fine if he had some skills, but he didn¡¯t. He didn¡¯t even have any experience with a proper product. Min Jeonghyuk thought he already saw the end of this meeting. He thought so until the meeting room was filled with people. Finally, the meeting began. At that moment, Min Jeonghyuk realized that his thought was wrong. The atmosphere went in apletely unexpected direction. Everyone went along positively as if they had made a promise. -Park, don¡¯t worry about the development schedule. We¡¯ll put all our staff in by the weekend. The third team has given us an urgent line. Right, Lee senior? -Yeah, that¡¯s right. Park, you know you have to take out the HP stuff and do this first, right? ¡°Yes. Thank you very much.¡± Park Seungwoo¡¯s mouth reached his ears. The product first and third team people, who should have been angry at this situation, were smiling. Anyone could see that they were being considerate of Park Seungwoo, who was in charge of the meeting. Was that why? There was a warm atmosphere in the meeting room. ¡°Haha, Park is doing a great job. He should have been in charge of the mobile business division project instead of Shin manager.¡± ¡°What ability do I have?¡± The senior who cursed Park Seungwoo in the morning meeting praised him instead. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t be modest. I thought your idea for the contest was good.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± The other senior who pointed fingers at him for doing something impossible sided with Park Seungwoo, who was two ranks lower than him. The mood of the other people was not much different. They were all friendly to Park Seungwoo. It was unbelievable. ¡®What the hell happened?¡¯ Min Jeonghyuk was stunned as the meeting reached its end. Yoo-hyun spoke as he disyed the minutes on the screen. The same screen was shown at the Ulsan factory meeting room. ¡°Let¡¯s start with the schedule. The product first team will be in charge of securing the minimum quantity by next Friday.¡± -Yes. I¡¯ll upload the detailed n by tomorrow. ¡°Okay. For the first time running the domestic touch module line, we¡¯ll confirm that we¡¯ll use the existing module for now if there are any issues.¡± -Yes. The fourth team confirmed. Min Jeonghyuk blinked his eyes as he watched. ¡®Why are they suddenly using honorifics to a newbie?¡¯ It was astounding. But Yoo-hyun¡¯s words continued. ¡°The sales team will proceed with the detailed price negotiation with the mobile business division. How do you want to schedule it?¡± ¡°Well, we¡¯ll go into the details after the exhibition, but¡­ um, let¡¯s set the first meeting date for next Wednesday.¡± The sales team seniors also listened to Yoo-hyun¡¯s words politely. No one challenged the newbie¡¯s words. Even so, Yoo-hyun spoke as politely as possible. ¡°The product nning team will hand over five mock-ups to the marketing team by tomorrow.¡± ¡°Confirmed. Since you¡¯re doing it, why don¡¯t you hand it over to thepany as well?¡± ¡°Yes, sir. I¡¯ll do that.¡± ¡°Hahaha, that¡¯s what I call refreshing.¡± They evenughed. The atmosphere was too good. Yoo-hyun saw that and said hisst words. ¡°Then I¡¯ll leave it in the minutes that we¡¯ll hand over the mock-ups to thepany by tomorrow.¡± Everyone who attended the meeting showered them withpliments. ¡°Okay. That was neat.¡± ¡°Please check the entire content of the minutes. If there are no problems, we¡¯ll finalize it like this.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d it ended quickly. Hahaha.¡± ¡°As expected, you¡¯re different.¡± Min Jeonghyuk was baffled by the overly friendly response. He couldn¡¯t understand this situation at all. ¡®What the hell happened?¡¯ The sales team notified them bluntly, the development team yelled at them, and the product nning team watched their cues. They were grilled throughout the minutes writing and the responsibility was passed on to the weakest product nning team. That¡¯s how the meeting should have been. But the result waspletely different. Yoo-hyun, who had taken all the decisions, made his final farewell. ¡°I¡¯ll end with a greeting. Attention, salute.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s innovate.¡± With that, everyone got up from their seats. As soon as the meeting was over, Min Jeonghyuk tried to approach Yoo-hyun. But he couldn¡¯t get close to Yoo-hyun and Park Seungwoo, who were surrounded by other seniors. Only after a long time of friendly atmosphere, he was able to meet Yoo-hyun, who came out of the meeting room with hisptop bag. As Min Jeonghyuk was about to open his mouth, Yoo-hyun spoke first. ¡°Brother, do you want to have a cup of tea?¡± 10th floor lounge. Yoo-hyun sat face to face with his colleague Min Jeonghyuk and Kwon Sejung. Min Jeonghyuk still looked flustered. Yoo-hyun spoke first. ¡°Were you surprised?¡± ¡°Ha.¡± ¡°No. I just thought you might be curious. Sejung too.¡± He couldn¡¯t help but notice them turning their heads around with rabbit eyes throughout the meeting. Yoo-hyun understood why they were puzzled. It was a situation where they had to return it by the weekend. Yet they felt strange that the other departments were actively stepping forward. Yoo-hyun smiled and asked. ¡°Brother, do you remember the atmosphere suddenly calmed down before the meeting started?¡± ¡°Ah¡­ The video system microphone was on beforehand?¡± -Wow, Cheon manager speaks so bluntly. He¡¯s going to kill someone. Cheon Jonghyun, the sales team manager, was furious as soon as he entered the meeting room. He didn¡¯t expect the video system microphone to be on and he scolded Park Seungwoo. The price was harsh. He got scolded by the product development team leader who attended the meeting. After that, there was hardly any chatter in the meeting room. ¡°Yes. Of course, the atmosphere would be heavy since the product staff were all connected.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. But why were they so polite?¡± ¡°Maybe it was because of the apology Park made at the beginning of the meeting?¡± Kwon Sejung answered Min Jeonghyuk¡¯s question. He had a good eye for things, as he feltst time. ¡°Park? What was it¡­ Ah. He mentioned the vice president. Yoo-hyun, is that why?¡± ¡°Yes. Probably.¡± -I¡¯m sorry, but I had no choice because of the vice president¡¯s urgent order. I know you¡¯re busy, but I¡¯ll repay you if you help me. Park Seungwoo bowed 90 degrees in front of everyone and apologized politely before starting the meeting. It was his own way of easing the tense atmosphere. The product staff, who had already received special training from the group leader, had more authority added to them by the word ¡®vice president¡¯. It was just one word, but it was a word that made their hearts sink. Yoo-hyun would have chosen a different way, but this was Park Seungwoo¡¯s style. He put his strength into a simple apology. That was enough. He had grown enough to take the center of this meeting. Min Jeonghyuk tilted his head and asked cautiously. ¡°Yeah, that makes sense. But why didn¡¯t they tackle you when you wrote the minutes? Usually, they don¡¯t do that.¡± ¡°Right, brother. They even used honorifics to Yoo-hyun.¡± Hearing their conversation, Yoo-hyun smiled and answered. ¡°Do you remember what I said when I showed the minutes?¡± ¡°Ah¡­ Did you say that the minutes would go up to the mobile business division?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. The mobile business division actually requested it too.¡± The fact that the minutes went up to the mobile business division meant that the group leader and the business director checked the content. In other words, this one sheet of content became the official document of the business division. It was a sensitive ce to divide the official work. That was why they used honorifics. Min Jeonghyuk still looked unconvinced. ¡°Then shouldn¡¯t they argue more? It¡¯s not good if the wrong name goes up.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I paid attention. Like¡­¡± The minutes that Yoo-hyun showed already had some conclusions. The work was distributed appropriately by the development departments, and their achievements were summarized at once. He was considerate of them so that they could get rewarded for their work. It was a content written to match the level of the group leader, so they couldn¡¯t tackle it even if they wanted to. Min Jeonghyuk and Kwon Sejung stuck out their tongues at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°How do you pay attention to that? My head was nk when I wrote the minutes¡­¡± ¡°I wrote some of it before I came in.¡± ¡°How did you do that?¡± ¡°I knew all the departments that wereing in, so I prepared the action item items for each team.¡± It was like studying beforehand. Of course, it was possible to do this level because Yoo-hyun had the whole situation in his head. Min Jeonghyuk opened his mouth in astonishment. ¡°Wow, do you have to do that much?¡± ¡°Yes. It helps a lot if you think ahead ande in.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sick of it.¡± ¡°If you set the direction beforehand, you can also control the meeting atmosphere.¡± ¡°That makes sense. You¡¯re amazing.¡± The advantage was that he could lead the meeting as he wanted. Depending on the situation, he could change the order of the meeting organically, and he could also distribute the priorities ording to his direction. Yoo-hyun smiled and finished. ¡°They say that if you do this, you can cover the whole meetingter.¡± ¡°Who?¡± ¡°My senior.¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± Yoo-hyun wanted to help his colleague who was always struggling alone without any advice from his mentor. But Min Jeonghyuk looked tooplicated. Chapter 147: Chapter 147: Chapter 147 He wished he could just take it lightly like Kwon Se-jung. Stress was only harmful to himself. Yoo-hyunforted him lightly. ¡°I learned it too. And this situation is just because of good luck.¡± ¡°No. You did well.¡± Min Jeong-hyuk muttered with his head down. He looked like he was wounded by his pride. Yoo-hyun felt sorry for him, since he was the only one among the three who failed the seminar. It seemed to be the same for Kwon Se-jung. He kept his mouth shut. Then Min Jeong-hyuk lifted his head. His eyes sparkled. ¡°Yoo-hyun, can I ask you again next time?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll buy you a drink.¡± He even offered an over, which he never did. He couldn¡¯t refuse that. ¡°Sure.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, me too. Me too.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded, and Kwon Se-jung gave him a thumbs up. Then he asked the question he had been holding back. ¡°Yoo-hyun, but we can make panels by using the existing line and changing the parts, right?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± ¡°Can the mobile phone division make phones by the exhibition? It doesn¡¯t seem like they have time to make the structure.¡± It was a reasonable question. But Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t need to worry about it. ¡°Well, I guess they¡¯ll figure it out.¡± ¡°I guess so. I¡¯m just worried.¡± ¡°They¡¯ll probably do well. Don¡¯t worry.¡± They had to do well. They had a bigger problem than here. Yoo-hyun just smiled. That day, when the quitting time was approaching, Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, came up to him and said. ¡°How about a drink today?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Yoo-hyun dly agreed. He felt like drinking today. After work. Yoo-hyun and Park Seung-woo had a cold draft beer at a pub. ¡°Ah, this is good.¡± ¡°Is it good?¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s free.¡± ¡°Then drink up.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled. Seeing him, Park Seung-woo asked cautiously. ¡°What is your goal in life?¡± ¡°Goal¡­¡± Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t finish his sentence at the sudden question. Park Seung-woo, who was watching him quietly, drank his draft beer. ¡°You¡¯re crazy.¡± ¡°Me?¡± ¡°Yeah. You¡¯re really crazy.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Yoo-hyun asked, and Park Seung-woo¡¯s face turned serious. ¡°You seem to be very fast if you want to seed.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Am I stupid? Do you think I don¡¯t know that you¡¯re doing things and giving credit to others?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was speechless, and Park Seung-woo opened his mouth with a sigh. ¡°Ordinary people think of themselves first.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°But you¡¯re different. Are you Jesus or Buddha?¡± ¡°Of course not.¡± Yoo-hyun barely opened his mouth, and Park Seung-woo¡¯s machine gun came out. ¡°Then why? Why do you care so much about others?¡± ¡°It¡¯s my personality, I guess.¡± ¡°Bullshit. That¡¯s why you¡¯re crazy.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun smiled bitterly. He might be right. If a stranger saw him, he would be crazy. But Yoo-hyun had a painful memory first. Never again¡­ He didn¡¯t want to live like that. So he was struggling. He didn¡¯t mind being crazy. As long as he could change. He could do more. Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes shed for a moment. Park Seung-woo, who was looking at him, opened his mouth again. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what kind of past you had or what kind of secret you have.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun felt his chest sink like a guilty person. He barely calmed down and looked at Park Seung-woo. Park Seung-woo also looked at Yoo-hyun without blinking and opened his heart. ¡°One thing is clear¡­¡± ¡°Tell me.¡± ¡°I want to be very grateful to whoever sent you.¡± It was strange. At that one sentence, Yoo-hyun felt his chest cool down. It felt like his pain was erased. He suppressed his overflowing chest and met his eyes. ¡°Assistant manager.¡± ¡°This is not just my opinion. It¡¯s the heart of everyone in our team, including the manager.¡± ¡°Thank you for saying that.¡± ¡°We should be thankful. Come on, let¡¯s drink.¡± ¡°Shall we?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. Park Seung-woo smiled back. ¡°Can we live like this? Aren¡¯t we too shameless?¡± ¡°No. We have to live. Just like this.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s voice was full of strength. The next day, at the Hansung Electronics Sindorim Campus, 5th floor. The mobile phone division¡¯s next-generation product development team was having a heated discussion in the conference room. ¡°Team leader, there¡¯s too much to fix. We have to change the boardpletely to add external memory and DMB functions.¡± ¡°This mockup is really just for demo. It has HMOP in it, but there¡¯s nothing you can use.¡± ¡°Putting in the modem chip is also a problem. There¡¯s no space.¡± ¡°Ha¡­ I¡¯m going crazy.¡± The next-generation product development team leader, Go Jun-gil, looked at the schedule written on the whiteboard. It was physically impossible. He swallowed his dry saliva. He should have considered this part when he supported the mockup. But he couldn¡¯t back out now that he was the one who refused. And he couldn¡¯t go against the vice president¡¯s direct order. Considering his personality, it was a miracle that he still had his head. Damn. Go Jun-gil, the senior executive, bit his lower lip and shouted. ¡°Was it Semi Electronics? Call them all.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve contacted them. I think we¡¯ll have to pay the advance payment.¡± ¡°Is money the problem now? We have to do something.¡± Bang. Go Jun-gil mmed the table in anger, but he knew that wouldn¡¯t solve anything. What should he do? As he was worrying, a new employee raised his hand. ¡°Sir, team leader.¡± ¡°Speak.¡± ¡°Well¡­ about the exhibition, how about we go with half a product?¡± ¡°Ha, half a product?¡± Go Jun-gil sneered, and the part leader who was watching the situation scolded Kang Chang-seok. ¡°Chang-seok, this is a product. Does that make sense?¡± ¡°Wait. Let¡¯s hear him out. Go on.¡± ¡°Yes? Oh, yes.¡± -It¡¯s an exhibition, right? Just block the structure with a small battery and connect the cable. They won¡¯t know if there¡¯s an external memory if they can¡¯t open the lid. And they won¡¯t be able to use the phone or DMB there. Kang Chang-seok recalled what Yoo-hyun had said and continued cautiously. ¡°We only show the screen when the icon is clicked, and block the ones that don¡¯t work. And we just make themunication unavable.¡± ¡°You mean we make a separate one for the exhibition. We do the work twice, right?¡± ¡°Yes¡­¡± Kang Chang-seok uttered his voice in a low tone. The expression of Go Jun-gil, the team leader, was not good. ¡°Ha.¡± He even sighed deeply. Then, a surprising word came out of his mouth. ¡°Well, I¡¯ve done all kinds of things in my life. I¡¯m not responsible.¡± ¡°Yes, team leader.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no way. Contact the design center and tell them to make two models.¡± ¡°Got it.¡± ¡°Kim, senior, check how far you can go with the demo concept that Chang-seok said.¡± ¡°Yes. Got it.¡± The meeting was settled ording to Kang Chang-seok¡¯s opinion. Even after the meeting, the seniors praised him for his good idea. It was the first warm word he had heard from his seniors in hispany life. ¡°¡­¡± Kang Chang-seok lost his words and recalled what Yoo-hyun had said. -The schedule won¡¯t work, so you¡¯ll have to make a separate one for the exhibition. Or there¡¯s no way. How did he know that? Did he intend to do all this from the beginning? As he thought about Yoo-hyun¡¯s actions and words, Kang Chang-seok¡¯s face gradually turned pale. A whileter. Hansung Electronics Sindorim Campus Design Center Office. ¡°Senior Jang, did you see the email from the development team?¡± ¡°Just a moment.¡± When Go Yu-ri, the team leader, asked, Jang Hye-min, the senior, got up and came over. She even brought a notebook and listened attentively. Go Yu-ri hid her embarrassment and asked. ¡°Uh, the exhibition model and the product model circuit arepletely different, so I don¡¯t know what to base it on.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a good question. What do you think, Yu-ri?¡± ¡°Yes? Oh¡­ I think we should match it to the product, but the schedule is¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. You have a good sense.¡± ¡°Th, thank you.¡± Go Yu-ri bowed her head in surprise at the excessive kindness and favor. Come to think of it, Jang Hye-min always led the conversation like this. She was her mentee, and she still worked next to her, but she still couldn¡¯t adapt. ¡°Senior Jang, then can I design it ording to the concept you told mest time?¡± ¡°Yes. Design it for the final product, but also cover the exhibition model circuit.¡± ¡®Huh? So you want me to make apletely new one? Is the schedule possible? No way¡­¡¯ Suddenly, a cold chill rose from the back of her neck. She remembered Jang Hye-min¡¯s work style that she had forgotten. She swallowed her saliva and asked. ¡°Then, what about the exhibition?¡± ¡°We can go with what we¡¯re making now.¡± ¡°¡­ Then what about the schedule?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Just think of the revisions and do it roughly, and you¡¯ll be done quickly.¡± Does that make sense? It¡¯s not like going to a neighborhood drawing contest, making a product design in a few days. Jang Hye-min seemed to really believe that it was possible. Go Yu-ri swallowed her saliva again and said cautiously. ¡°But this is an important product¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. You can do it. Do you want me to do it if it¡¯s hard?¡± Who would say they can¡¯t do it in this situation? None. ¡°No, no. I¡¯ll do it.¡± ¡°Okay. Then let¡¯s get the final design out by next week.¡± It was the moment when the all-night work was confirmed. And because of the boss who pushed her to quit early, she had to work overtime in hiding. ¡°Yes¡­¡± Go Yu-ri¡¯s voice faded. Jang Hye-min, who cheered up her junior by patting her shoulder, returned to her seat. Then she took out the mockup that Yoo-hyun had given her and touched it. The exterior design part with low mass production was easy to supplement with Go Yu-ri¡¯s skills. It was just a matter of changing the material and trimming it a little. So the exterior design itself was not a big concern. She was more interested in the interior design. Tick. Jang Hye-min clicked on the icon on the mockup screen. The image that changed the format and design concept as she requested a while ago came up. ¡°Was it Han Jae-hee? The more I think about it, the smarter he is.¡± He quickly did the order that she threw without much expectation, even though he was not a career person but a college student. She kept throwing him requirements, and he made the results without a word. She couldn¡¯t say that the quality was high, but she had to praise his perseverance. There were hardly any people who could follow her like this in thepany. This was a pretty good level. Just like Jang Hye-min herself when she was young. ¡°I should meet him once.¡± She smiled with curiosity for the first time in a while. Chapter 148: Chapter 148: Chapter 148 Life doesn¡¯t always go ording to n. No matter how well you n, you can¡¯t do anything in the face of a natural disaster. It was a weekend and he wanted to rest, but his sister¡¯s visit was equivalent to that. Han Jae-hee, who opened the door of Yoo-hyun¡¯s studio apartment, said. ¡°Wow, this is pretty neat for a guy living alone.¡± ¡°Are you talking like you¡¯ve been to a guy¡¯s room alone?¡± ¡°No, no, I haven¡¯t.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Why is he getting angry? Yoo-hyun was more upset by his sister¡¯s words than her sudden appearance at his home. That¡¯s when Han Jae-hee took the initiative. ¡°Also, stop making weird noises like Yang-shi-ni or whatever.¡± ¡°It¡¯s really not like that.¡± ¡°Are you trying to kill me?¡± Yoo-hyun sighed with relief as he saw Han Jae-hee¡¯s eyes widen. She didn¡¯t seem to have met her trashy ex-husband yet. A lot had changed, so there was a possibility that she wouldn¡¯t meet him in the future. That was the most desirable situation, but life was unpredictable. He decided to look after her as a brother until she found a decent guy. As Yoo-hyun was making a vow to himself, Han Jae-hee blurted out. ¡°Enough, let¡¯s go now.¡± ¡°Where?¡± ¡°Where do you think? Don¡¯t you remember? I said I¡¯d buy you clothes.¡± Hello, this is Bing. I can help you with editing and tranting your web novel text. Here is my suggested version in English: Chapter 148 (continued) ¡°I gave you money. Go buy it yourself.¡± Han Jae-hee fiercely retorted to Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°I don¡¯t know this area at all.¡± ¡°Seriously.¡± He was stern a moment ago, and now he¡¯s acting up? ¡°Let¡¯s go. Huh? You have a good sense of style, right?¡± What the heck? Is he trying to be cute now? Yoo-hyun rolled his tongue as he saw Han Jae-hee smugly hooking her arm around his. He felt like he was being taken advantage of, but he also thought it was not so bad. He recalled his rtionship with his sister in the past, which was only bleak and dull. Compared to that, things were much better now. He knew that Han Jae-hee was making an effort for that. Yeah. Let¡¯s do the brotherly thing for once. Yoo-hyun nodded his head as he saw Han Jae-hee giggling next to him, looking happy. He decided to act like a brother for once. That¡¯s why he followed her to wherever she wanted to go, even though he didn¡¯t need to go far to buy clothes. ¡°Jang Hye-min senior invited you too, you know. You can¡¯t just wear anything. Help me pick something.¡± ¡°Fine. Wait here.¡± He even went around with her and helped her choose clothes. He remembered that he had picked his mother¡¯s clothes by himself. From Yoo-hyun¡¯s perspective, he was being very considerate. He was confident in his fashion sense, so he thought he could satisfy her. But he realized toote. ¡°Hey, can you stop already? This is fine.¡± ¡°Just one more ce.¡± ¡°That¡¯s already the hundredth time.¡± ¡°Just a little more.¡± He could only do the brotherly thing for someone who listened to him. He had been looking at clothes for over two hours, and Yoo-hyun was frustrated. ¡°You clearly like it, so why do you say you don¡¯t?¡± ¡°No, no. I like it, but not this one.¡± Even though he had picked it well, and she had a satisfied expression, his sister shook her head. Han Jae-hee picked another piece of clothing and asked. ¡°Brother, how about this one?¡± ¡°That¡¯s the same as the one you saw before. You said you didn¡¯t like it.¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s a little different.¡± She said that again, even though it was obviously the same. How could she draw pictures with those eyes? Yoo-hyun wondered, when Han Jae-hee grabbed his arm and pulled him. ¡°Ah, there. Let¡¯s go there.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve been here before.¡± ¡°No. The clothes on the DP weren¡¯t that one before. Right? Manager?¡± ¡°Yes. We changed the mannequin clothes a while ago.¡± ¡°See? I was right.¡± ¡°You saw that one before, you know?¡± It was just hanging on a hanger. He didn¡¯t want to argue anymore, since too much time had passed. Yoo-hyun checked the time and waved his hand. ¡°Fine, just try it on.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll be right back.¡± Han Jae-hee took the clothes and ran into the fitting room. He thought it was time for her toe out, but the door didn¡¯t show any sign of opening. Today, as he hung out with Han Jae-hee, Yoo-hyun realized something. Never again. He would nevere again. Yoo-hyun vowed deeply in his heart. Click. The door finally opened, and Han Jae-hee showed herself. She wore a neat blouse with a jacket and coat that matched well. The skirt was a bit short for the cold weather, but it was eptable. He didn¡¯t want to waste any more time. ¡°Okay. It¡¯s very nice.¡± ¡°Really? The jacket isn¡¯t too big? I don¡¯t look too fat?¡± ¡°No. Absolutely not. How can you look fat in this? You look like a model.¡± Yoo-hyun moistened his mouth and said, and Han Jae-hee tilted her head. ¡°Doesn¡¯t the pin look like a flower? Isn¡¯t it too shy?¡± ¡°It looks like a flower because you¡¯re wearing it. It suits you very well.¡± ¡°¡­Brother, it seems like you¡¯re just trying to get rid of me.¡± When did she be so quick-witted? Yoo-hyun hid his embarrassed feeling and said. ¡°How could I do that? I wouldn¡¯t do that even if I was wasting time.¡± ¡°Then look at my back. Do I look elegant like a corporate employee?¡± ¡°¡­Yeah. You look ssy.¡± ¡°Yeah? Do I have the vibe of a designer who started from the bottom and seeded?¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Yoo-hyun was surprised, and Han Jae-hee said something unexpected. ¡°No, I want to have the vibe of sess from the bottom like Jang senior. Isn¡¯t that cooler than a silver spoon?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was speechless for a moment. His sister seemed to be delusional. Was the word sess from the bottom applicable to Jang Hye-min senior? She was a super silver spoon among the silver spoons. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t even bother to argue. ¡°That¡¯s cool¡­Let¡¯s go with that.¡± ¡°Just a minute. Let me look around one more time.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was silent again. When they finished shopping and went outside, the sun was already setting. Han Jae-hee was in a good mood, and she bought a lot of soju bottles and juice and came to Yoo-hyun¡¯s house. ¡°Brother, I¡¯m here.¡± ¡°Are you staying here?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not like the house will wear out if you let me stay for a day.¡± ¡°Yeah. I was prepared since you came up suddenly.¡± ¡°Good. You have a good sense, brother.¡± As Yoo-hyun answered resignedly, Han Jae-hee entered the house and threw her coat in a corner. She unpacked the things she bought on the ind bar in the kitchen, and then started rummaging through the fridge. And then she nagged at him. ¡°What? There¡¯s no snack.¡± ¡°Just eat whatever. You had dinner already.¡± ¡°Does that make sense?¡± ¡°It does.¡± ¡°How can you drink without a snack? Wait here. I¡¯ll prepare something.¡± Han Jae-hee moved around, grumbling. She was surprisingly quick with her hands. She took out eggs and cheese from the fridge and made some dishes. Yoo-hyun, who had changed his clothes, looked at her with curious eyes. As if reading his thoughts, Han Jae-hee put the food on the ind bar and said. ¡°I¡¯ve been living alone for two years, you know.¡± ¡°You had fun.¡± ¡°Yeah. Until you gave me work.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He was speechless. Glug glug glug. Soju and juice were poured into the empty ss in front of Yoo-hyun. The color should have been dark, but it was pale because of the ratio of soju. Han Jae-hee took a sip and opened her mouth slowly. ¡°Thank you, brother. I survived thanks to you.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Of course, if you didn¡¯t give me work, I wouldn¡¯t have been in such a crisis.¡± Han Jae-hee lifted the corners of her mouth, and he felt a sudden chill. ¡®Was it hard?¡¯ He could tell from the emails he had received that it was a lot of work. Yoo-hyun hid his embarrassed expression and held out his ss. ¡°Shall we drink?¡± ¡°You know the first shot is a one-shot, right?¡± Han Jae-hee emptied the ss as soon as she finished speaking. Even Park Seung-woo, who was a heavy drinker, didn¡¯t drink like that. He remembered the time he drank whiskey with him at his hometown. His sister was rude then. Yoo-hyun stopped Han Jae-hee, who was filling the ss again. ¡°Stop drinking. You¡¯ll die if you drink this.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. It¡¯s just a drink when you mix it.¡± She didn¡¯t seem to care. And soon after. As expected, Han Jae-hee¡¯s drunkenness began. ¡°Hey, Han Yoo-hyun. How could you do that to me?¡± ¡°Again, what is it?¡± Yoo-hyun sighed inwardly and ate the scrambled eggs that Han Jae-hee had made. It was surprisingly tasty. She had some cooking skills. Yoo-hyun deliberately turned his eyes away, but Han Jae-hee didn¡¯t stop. ¡°You bought me an expensive tablet just to use me up, right?¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s not that.¡± Yoo-hyun filled the empty ss with juice. He meant to drink alcohol, but it was impossible from the start. Han Jae-hee pped his hand and poured more soju. The transparent liquid swirled in therge ss. She must be living for today. ¡°Ha¡­ Do you know how many hours I slept a day because of that? I even postponed my school assignments.¡± ¡°You worked hard.¡± ¡°But what¡¯s the point? You said I didn¡¯t have to do it if I couldn¡¯t. You said that to make me angry, right?¡± ¡°No. Why would I do that?¡± Yoo-hyun recalled the phone call with Han Jae-hee. The words he said to stimte her were anger to his sister. He gave her a decent reward, but that wasn¡¯t important at all. Han Jae-hee¡¯s barrage of words continued. ¡°Screw the money. I almost went crazy. Do you think that¡¯sforting?¡± ¡°Did you?¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you say something with your smart mouth?¡± ¡°Well, Jang Hye-min senior really liked your design, right? You got recognized by a great person.¡± ¡°Jang Hye-min senior? Kkkkkk. Hahahaha.¡± Han Jae-heeughed like crazy, holding her stomach. She didn¡¯t forget to empty the ss in the meantime. ¡®I hope she doesn¡¯t do this at school.¡¯ Yoo-hyun was genuinely worried about his sister. Han Jae-hee looked at Yoo-hyun with her mouth wide open. ¡°Wow¡­ I never knew there was someone more ruthless than you, brother.¡± ¡°Yeah, kind of.¡± Well, Jang Hye-min senior was ruthless. There was no one who could endure under her in reality. Yoo-hyun nodded his head, and Han Jae-hee sneered. ¡°How can you expect someone to produce results in a day? I asked my seniors, you know? They all said you were insane.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°But I was stupid and naive and did it anyway. I thought I would die if I didn¡¯t sleep, but I didn¡¯t.¡± ¡°You did well.¡± ¡°Yeah. I deserved to be invited. You¡¯ll see tomorrow. I¡¯ll make a big noise.¡± Han Jae-hee pounded her chest and shouted, then emptied the full ss. Thud. Then she suddenly sprawled her upper body on the ind bar. She looked like she had been shot and fallen. Yoo-hyun pped her cheek, just in case. Then Han Jae-hee muttered to herself. ¡°Mmm, mmm. I had a hard time¡­¡± She was excited to meet Jang Hye-min senior and bought clothes, but she was sharpening her knife inside. Yoo-hyun chuckled. He guessed why Jang Hye-min senior called Han Jae-hee. It was to give her more work with thepany. There would be somepensation, but it seemed like it could be poison to his sister, seeing how she felt. Yoo-hyun hoped she would do what she wanted. ¡°Do whatever you want. There must be another way.¡± And the next day. Yoo-hyun met Jang Hye-min senior with Han Jae-hee at the Baekje Hotel restaurant. Chapter 149: Chapter 149: Chapter 149 Yoo-hyun spoke in the warm atmosphere. ¡°Thank you for your proposal, Senior Jang, but Jaehee is still young. I hope you can give us some more time.¡± ¡°What? Oh¡­ I was too selfish. I understand that Jaehee might feel that way.¡± Senior Jang Hyemin nodded as if she understood. Then, Han Jaehee hastily passed the food and answered. ¡°No, no. I really want to do it.¡± ¡°Jaehee, it¡¯s okay. I think I¡¯ve been putting too much pressure on you. Ugh¡­¡± Yoo-hyun barely dodged Han Jaehee¡¯s heel stomping on his foot with his quick reflexes. But he couldn¡¯t avoid the following kicks. He barely suppressed the scream that came out involuntarily. Han Jaehee, who raised his head, growled at Yoo-hyun in a low voice. ¡°Oppa, what are you doing? Are you trying to ruin my future?¡± ¡°You said you hated it yesterday?¡± ¡°I was crazy. Crazy. I always be a different woman when I drink.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s face turned nk and he closed his mouth. On the other hand, Han Jaehee smiled brightly and looked at Senior Jang Hyemin. ¡°I really want to try it. Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity.¡± ¡°Yes. Your license will also be included in this product, so you won¡¯t lose anything.¡± ¡°Of course. Of course. That was my dream.¡± What are you talking about? Dream my ass. When did you whine that you didn¡¯t want to do it? Yoo-hyun looked at Han Jaehee with a dumbfounded expression. He was quick-witted, but he had no clue about women¡¯s hearts. Especially Han Jaehee¡¯s mind was impossible to read. Senior Jang Hyemin looked at Han Jaehee with a pleased smile. ¡°As I said before, I will also rmend you for the Hansung schrship. As soon as you graduate from college, I will pull you in.¡± ¡°Graduate?¡± ¡°Yes. You have to graduate. You are good enough for that, aren¡¯t you?¡± Han Jaehee nodded vigorously at Senior Jang Hyemin¡¯s question. ¡°¡­Of course. Of course.¡± ¡°Actually, I also worked while I was in college. I know it¡¯s not easy.¡± ¡°As expected¡­Senior Jang, you have been through a lot.¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s allughable after it¡¯s over.¡± ¡°I want to be like that too.¡± Yoo-hyun felt annoyed as he listened. He had to add one more person to the list of those he couldn¡¯t understand. How far was Senior Jang Hyemin going to cosy as amoner? If she was going to do that, she shouldn¡¯t havee to this expensive restaurant in the first ce. He felt something was off and tilted his head. But Han Jaehee was different. She didn¡¯t care at all. His sister was smitten by the elegance that she felt from Senior Jang Hyemin. Seeing Han Jaehee like that, Senior Jang Hyemin spoke with a tender expression. ¡°I think of the past a lot when I see you, Jaehee.¡± ¡°Me too. I felt like Senior Jang was my sister somehow.¡± ¡°Really? Call me sister then.¡± ¡°Then, sister, please call me Jaehee too.¡± Senior Jang Hyemin smiled broadly at Han Jaehee¡¯s words. ¡°Yes? Oh¡­It¡¯s awkward, but I¡¯ll try. Jaehee.¡± ¡°Sister.¡± ¡°Hahaha, good. Are we sisters now?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The conversation went in a ridiculous direction when the two met. Yoo-hyun remembered Senior Jang Hyemin¡¯s personality as someone who was not easy to get close to. She hated revealing her status as the niece of the chairman. She kept a distance from people while trying to maintain a friendly rtionship for the same reason. She was extremely loyal to her position. She never drank with others atpany dinners. And she said. ¡°How about a drink for that reason?¡± ¡°What? Oh, I can¡¯t drink¡­¡± ¡°I thought so. You can¡¯t just study all the time. Come on, just one drink.¡± ¡°Yes, sister. But isn¡¯t this expensive wine?¡± Han Jaehee hesitated and Senior Jang Hyemin gave a simple answer. ¡°No. This is just a service.¡± ¡°Oh, I see. This is a really nice ce.¡± Damn it. Han Jaehee who couldn¡¯t drink, or Senior Jang Hyemin who said a bottle of wine worth hundreds of thousands of won was a service. They were both iprehensible. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun emptied his ss without a word. As the alcohol kicked in, Senior Jang Hyemin became more talkative. ¡°Jaehee¡­¡± ¡°Yes, that¡­¡± Han Jaehee also kept talking about this and that, trying not to lose. Among them, the behind story of this design caught Senior Jang Hyemin¡¯s interest. ¡°Really? Yoo-hyun told you to do all that?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s hrious, right? He told me to produce the result when I didn¡¯t even know how to walk. You have no idea how absurd I felt¡­¡± ¡°Wow. Jaehee, you have a really good brother.¡± At her words, Han Jaehee quickly changed her attitude. ¡°¡­Yes. Of course. I think so too.¡± ¡°Really? Wow, Yoo-hyun doesn¡¯t belong there, does he? Should I tell him? There are many vacancies in the design center.¡± Senior Jang Hyemin was sincere. And she was someone who had the ability to execute what she thought. Yoo-hyun, who was startled, cut off her words at a reasonable point. ¡°No. I¡¯m satisfied with my position now.¡± ¡°That¡¯s too bad. Yoo-hyun would do really well¡­Oh, are you going to Germany this time?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. See you there. I¡¯ll show you the product design. You¡¯ll definitely be interested in it.¡± Senior Jang Hyemin was trying to lure Yoo-hyun out somehow. As she was doing that, she pped her hands as if she remembered something when she met Han Jaehee¡¯s eyes. ¡°Ah. Jaehee, do you want to go to Germany too?¡± ¡°What? Germany?¡± ¡°Yeah. The phone that your design will go into will be exhibited there. The original creator should go, right?¡± Han Jaehee blinked at the sudden proposal. ¡°I¡¯d love to, but¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go. Thepany will pay for it.¡± ¡°That, that was my dream.¡± She was really abusing the word dream today. Yoo-hyun made a ridiculous expression and Han Jaehee pinched his thigh as if she was embarrassed. It stung. She was a ridiculous sister. ¡®Why are you doing this? What did I do wrong?¡¯ ¡®Just let it go, oppa. Are you mocking me again?¡¯ Senior Jang Hyemin, who had no idea of the siblings¡¯ feelings, pped by herself. p p. ¡°Good. It¡¯s going to be so fun.¡± Did she have this side to her? He had never seen this side of her before when they worked together. He felt like this meeting and the unexpected trip to Germany would be like that. Meanwhile, in the US, in the conference room of Sprint Company. At the ce where the consulting team members in charge of the Asian region gathered, the team leader said. ¡°Ellis¡¯s opinion has been finalized for thest Cosmo Cosmetics consulting case.¡± p p p p p. The apuse rang out and Jeong Dahye stood up and greeted the team members. ¡°Ellis, Cosmo Cosmetics wants you to move quickly. What are you going to do?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to Germany first.¡± ¡°Did you contact JSJ, the one you mentionedst time?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ve arranged the schedule. I¡¯ll notify Cosmo Cosmetics.¡± ¡°As expected, you¡¯re amazing.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± After the meeting. The team members came up to Jeong Dahye one by one and greeted her. ¡°Ellis, you did well. I was inspired a lot by you.¡± ¡°How about working on a project together next time?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t know you could conquer cosmetics too. You¡¯re incredible.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Jeong Dahye politely answered each greeting. Then the team leader came over and smiled, showing his white teeth that contrasted with his ck skin. ¡°The team members have changed a lot, haven¡¯t they?¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°I told you. All you need here is skill.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Jeong Dahye bowed. Her heart was pounding. She felt like she was rewarded for her hard work. A bright smile appeared on her lips. A few dayster. Yoo-hyun was standing in the office hallway, answering a phone call. It was a call from Lim Hanseop, an assistant manager at Semi Electronics. ¡°Really? Senior. That¡¯s great.¡± -It¡¯s all thanks to you. Thank you. ¡°Hey, it has nothing to do with me. I¡¯m just going to demo the Semi Electronics product.¡± -No, the president was stimted by Hansung¡¯s participation in the exhibition and ordered it. Our president is like that. ¡°Okay. I understand. Then I¡¯ll see you in Germany if I can. Semi Electronics is also going to the European exhibition. ording to a phone call from the president of Navitime a while ago, Navitime is also going to the European exhibition. Navitime will showcase the next-generation built-in navigation system with Hyunil Motors there. Not only that, but Kim Sungdeok, Senior Jang Hyemin, and my sister are also going to Germany. The future has changed. In the past, none of Yoo-hyun and the 3rd part members participated in the European exhibition. Semi Electronics and Navitime were the same. Han Jaehee was out of the question. Everything changed because of Yoo-hyun¡¯s different choice. And the center of that change was the color phone. ¡°Yoo-hyun, look at this.¡± Park Seungwoo, an assistant manager, gestured to Yoo-hyun, who returned to his seat. When he approached, he saw a familiar-looking phone on Park Seungwoo¡¯s desk. ¡°It¡¯s already out. It¡¯s awesome.¡± ¡°Let me see.¡± The color phone had changed. It was not the mockup that Yoo-hyun and Lee Chanho made, but the design that Hansung Electronics made. Park Seungwoo, who picked it up, showed a sparkling look. ¡°Wow¡­Isn¡¯t it amazing? How did they make this? The color is so pretty.¡± ¡°Do you like it?¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s a real phone.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled lightly and looked at the sky-blue phone that Park Seungwoo handed him. As it was a low-end model, the mass production aspect was emphasized, and the luxuriousness was definitely lower than the original mockup. The material itself was cheaper, and the thickness was thicker, considering the changeable circuit board and battery. It had the Hansung Electronics logo and a camera, and it felt like a phone, but it was inevitable that it looked crude. It was clearly a poor levelpared to thetest phones that Yoo-hyun had experienced. But Yoo-hyun smiled with satisfaction. Why? Not only the external design, but also the internal design was refined. And the price was much cheaper. There was no reason not to sell. Seeing this, Senior Jang Hyemin was definitely capable. She must have worked hard in the next-generation product development team, but it was not an easy task to produce a design in such a short time. But Senior Jang Hyemin did it. She captured the feeling that Yoo-hyun wanted as if she had nned it from the beginning. Park Seungwoo¡¯s excitement was still there. ¡°Yoo-hyun, the feeling when you press this is really good. Try pressing it. Doesn¡¯t the image change so cutely?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s neat and nice.¡± ¡°Your sister made this, right? It¡¯s so cute. She must have a personality like that too.¡± ¡°That¡­yes.¡± Yoo-hyun barely mumbled. While Park Seungwoo was talking to Yoo-hyun proudly, the part people who had gone to work came one by one. And they touched the phone and eximed in wonder. ¡°It¡¯s awesome. How did they make it so fast?¡± ¡°The quality is good too. It will get a lot of attention, right?¡± ¡°It¡¯s finally the day when we make phones to match the LCD panel.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Everyone nodded in agreement at the words that Kim Younggil, an assistant manager, muttered. It was true. The start of this product was the low-end full-touch panel. If you go a little further, it was an idea that came out of trying to make a backup for the HPDA3 panel. That idea moved the people in the phone business unit and made this product. It was apletely different process from the past days when they worked like subcontractors for the phone business unit. Chapter 150: Chapter 150: Chapter 150 It was when everyone was immersed in admiration. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, spoke with a serious expression that he usually had when he joked. ¡°Thank everyone for this phone. It¡¯s because of this that we¡¯re going to Germany.¡± ¡°Of course. Thank you very much. I would like to bow a hundred times if I could.¡± Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, answered and Kim Hyun-min smiled. ¡°Park, you keep bowing then. We¡¯ll think about what to do and have fun in Germany. Right, Chan-ho?¡± ¡°Yes, sir. I¡¯ve already made a list of Berlin attractions.¡± Lee Chan-ho ran to his seat as if to confirm his words and brought the paper on his desk. There was a list of tourist spots and restaurants around the exhibition hall. He seemed to have searched a lot of inte sites, as everything was checked. He must have wanted to go very much. Yoo-hyun thought to himself, when Kim Hyun-min handed him the paper. ¡°Hey, Yoo-hyun. You¡¯ve been to Germany, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Good. You¡¯re our guide. Make a schedule based on what Chan-ho made.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think the details of the exhibition have been announced yet.¡± ¡°Hey, we¡¯re going to have fun. Just make one. If somethinges up, we¡¯ll change it when we get there, okay?¡± Kim Hyun-min summed it up simply. Why make a n if you¡¯re going to change it when you get there? He thought so, but he could do that much service for his colleagues. Yoo-hyun nodded his head willingly. ¡°Yes. For a day or so.¡± ¡°What? A day? You¡¯ve loosened up too much, Yoo-hyun. I¡¯ll have to give you some mental training while we eat lunch.¡± ¡°Sorry, but I have an appointment for lunch.¡± ¡°Who? A girl?¡± ¡°A lover?¡± Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, leaned his face in at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, and Kim Young-gil, the assistant manager, were the same. What? It¡¯s burdensome. ¡°No. A colleague from thepany.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head as if he was bitten. In fact, it wasn¡¯t just a ce to have a meal. Yoo-hyun had to get some information he needed. It was to smash the people he had to send away. ¡°You¡¯re all dead.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes were eerie. Mercy for the enemies? There was no such thing. The lunch ce was a family restaurant nearby. Yoo-hyun and Lee Ae-rin, the secretary in charge, sat face to face at a table for four. Next to them were Yu Hye-mi, the assistant manager of the sales team, and Jo Mi-ran, the staff member of the marketing team. -Excuse me, Mr. Yu, can I ask you something for a moment? What he wanted to ask was simple, but other employees joined him and it led to a lunch ce. It was a good situation for Yoo-hyun. He had a lot of things to thank them for, and he was going to make a separate ce anyway. It was rather good that he could see them all at once. The conversation atmosphere was also friendly. ¡°Thanks to you, Yoo-hyun, we¡¯re all together for the first time in a long time. Thank you for making time.¡± ¡°No, no. I asked to see you. Thank you. I owe you a lot.¡± ¡°Oh, oh. Owing you? Don¡¯t say that.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. How happy we are thanks to you, Yoo-hyun.¡± They felt affectionate with every word they uttered lightly. Even if he didn¡¯t open his mouth, he could feel the positive emotions from their warm eyes. Yoo-hyun knew the answer to that. Ko Jae-yoon, the deputy manager, and Song Ho-chan, the deputy manager. It was because of these two people who had a bad reputation among female employees. The rumor that Yoo-hyun had beaten them was exaggerated and they took good care of the female employees thanks to the money. They wanted to do better for him, and it was obvious. There was no reason to avoid it. Yoo-hyun looked at the female employees with a smile on his face. The small talk was over, so he had to get to the point. ¡°Do you know D&Tech?¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s an LCD equipmentpany. What do you want to know, Yoo-hyun?¡± As Lee Ae-rin asked, Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes sparkled. ¡°Just. I heard some rumors around.¡± ¡°Oh, the D&Tech investment rumor?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± It was the moment Yoo-hyun answered. Lee Ae-rin sat up straight and started to tell the story about D&Tech without hesitation. ¡°It¡¯s like this¡­¡± What she said was quite detailed. The rumors about D&Tech¡¯s selection of partnerpanies, the rtionships between the executives and the D&Tech bosses, came out smoothly. She wasn¡¯t called thepany¡¯s information source for nothing. Yu Hye-mi, the assistant manager, also opened her mouth. ¡°Right. Our team leader contacted D&Tech with the purchase team leader.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve heard of D&Tech too. Thepany that got invested by JS, right?¡± This time, Jo Mi-ran, the staff member, joined in. Yu Hye-mi, the assistant manager, brought out valuable information at her words. ¡°I think they¡¯re nning to meet bothpanies at the exhibition in Germany.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. Our team leader likes meetingpanies so much, he¡¯ll definitely do that.¡± The more Yoo-hyun reacted, the more information he heard. They started to spit out everything from what they heard somewhere to unverified conjectures. The lunch ce soon became a D&Tech-rted discussion hall. Yoo-hyun listened to their stories and put the puzzles together one by one. Most of them matched what he had investigated behind the scenes. The incident that fired several people from the development department of the Ulsan factory, including the former business manager, group manager, and factory manager. The cause of the incident was Lee Kyung-hoon, the manager. In 2008, a year after Yoo-hyun joined thepany. He was the culprit of the incident that messed everything up, and he survived without any trouble. -You know, the first one to take the emptynd is the owner. You have to take what you have to take when it¡¯s so chaotic. I¡¯ll cut off the bastards like cowards, so take them away. He even said such things and deceived the employees who were unfairly sacrificed by the aftermath of the incident. He gritted his teeth when he thought he was fooled innocently. Ugh. He couldn¡¯t just sit back and watch. He had to cut them off as soon as possible. If he left them alone? He would have to serve a subhuman as his boss. That was something that should never happen. That was why Yoo-hyun wanted to go to the European exhibition. A littleter, in the lounge on the 10th floor. Yoo-hyun was facing Seo Chang-woo, his colleague from the HR team. He was a colleague he could meet without any pressure now, but he had never had coffee with him alone. It was also the first time that Yoo-hyun called him out. Naturally, Seo Chang-woo asked with a curious look. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°No. I just thought of you for a long time.¡± ¡°What? That¡¯s gross. I was going to see you anyway.¡± ¡°Why?¡± When Yoo-hyun asked, Seo Chang-woo spilled it out. ¡°Jae-seung kept nagging me. He said he got praised thanks to the English teacher you introduced me to and he insisted on buying me a meal.¡± ¡°He always says that to me, but he doesn¡¯t set a date.¡± ¡°Right? I¡¯ll make sure to set it up when Ie back from vacation.¡± Seo Chang-woo smiled and took a sip of coffee. Yoo-hyun, who received his joke, felt proud inside. James, whom he introduced, became a famous teacher in thepany. Thanks to him, Kim Young-gil, the assistant manager who worked with him, also improved his English skills. Byun Jae-seung, who helped him from the global HRD team, was rather grateful. Things worked out too well. Yoo-hyun exchanged some jokes with his old colleague and talked about his work-rted troubles. Then the timing Yoo-hyun had thought of came. It was when Seo Chang-woo was mumbling. ¡°These days, the factory workers are leaving and it¡¯s giving me a headache.¡± ¡°I heard that one part of them left altogether and it was a mess.¡± ¡°Huh? How do you know that?¡± When Yoo-hyun threw a word, Seo Chang-woo flinched. He had expected that reaction, so Yoo-hyun dodged it. ¡°I went on a business trip to the Ulsan factory a few times.¡± ¡°Ah¡­ You¡¯re in product nning, so you might know.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Seo Chang-woo nodded as if he epted it. ¡°Right. I¡¯m going crazy because of those quitters. How can they replenish the workforce when they suddenly leave like that?¡± ¡°The HR team must be having a hard time.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t even say it. It¡¯s not just Ulsan. I heard Gimpo factory is worse.¡± ¡°TV side too?¡± When Yoo-hyun asked in surprise, Seo Chang-woo grumbled and answered. ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s all because of the backward organizational culture. The team leader stirs them up for no reason, so they quit and betray?¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head in agreement and thought. Does he still not know? The LCD division had a bad reputation for having a high turnover rate. Of course, it was rare for them to quit in groups. But this case was different. He was sure that someone¡¯s conspiracy was involved. Unless the HR team was on the spot, they wouldn¡¯t know the details. Then? Yoo-hyun quickly organized his thoughts and opened his mouth. ¡°I heard that China is pulling a lot of people these days, so I was wondering.¡± ¡°China?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know the details, but among the engineers, there¡¯s a rumor that they get three times the sry if they go to China.¡± ¡°I know. But, that¡¯s not easy. There¡¯s a one-year ban on moving to the same industry. And LCD is a national industry, so it¡¯s strictly controlled.¡± That¡¯s true. But if they change the name tag, there¡¯s no way to stop them. ¡®For example, going through JS, a secret subsidiary of BDE (Beijing Disy Specialist), in China.¡¯ If they wanted to, taking out the workforce was not a big deal. ¡°Can¡¯t they change the name tag and join a subsidiary or a different group?¡± ¡°They can. But that¡¯s not as easy as it sounds. China monitors them as much as possible.¡± ¡°They can also put a name tag from a different region.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, now that you think of it¡­ Wait a minute.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words narrowed Seo Chang-woo¡¯s brow. Did he understand that? ¡°There¡¯s something weird about it¡­¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. It doesn¡¯t seem right. I¡¯ll have to ask Mr. Parkter.¡± It didn¡¯t matter if he couldn¡¯t understand it right away. His mentor, Park Doo-sik, would be able to understand the meaning. He would surely reveal the details that Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t remember. Yoo-hyun knew Park Doo-sik better than anyone. Yoo-hyun finished the conversation and walked with Seo Chang-woo. ¡°Are you going too far?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the same direction, what.¡± Yoo-hyun went up to the 11th floor through the central stairs on the 10th floor and parted with Seo Chang-woo in front of the HR team. Then a familiar voice came. ¡°Hey, Chang-woo. Come over here.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Yoo-hyun watched the owner of the voice from afar. Park Doo-sik, the manager. He was so meticulous that Seo Chang-woo had a hard time, but he was a very gentle person to others. It was because of his soft impression and considerate tone. -Is that what people who are now executives say? How can you not know until the situation gets this bad? Could he imagine him shouting in front of the executives? It was a real incident that happened at the Ulsan factory in the past. The time was less than a year away. The day the incident that shook the LCD division came out to the world. At that time, Yoo-hyun met Park Doo-sik, the manager who came down to Ulsan as an investigator. He got to work with him in the group as a result. He learned a lot from him. But it didn¡¯t end well. He would see him someday. It¡¯s not the time yet, but it¡¯s something he¡¯ll have to meet. He didn¡¯t think he would meet him in the same way. He wanted to get rid of the cancerous cells and eliminate the reason for him toe down to the Ulsan factory. ¡°I¡¯ll make sure to do that.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed to Park Doo-sik, who was having a conversation. Chapter 151: Chapter 151: Chapter 151 A few momentster, he received a phone call from his mother. She was very worried. -I can¡¯t sleep at night because of Jaehui. ¡°Mother, don¡¯t worry.¡± -Yoo-hyun, you don¡¯t worry about anything. Jaehui is so clumsy. ¡°We¡¯re going together from thepany, what¡¯s the big deal. There won¡¯t be any time when he¡¯s alone.¡± -That¡¯s why I¡¯m more worried. I¡¯m afraid he¡¯ll cause trouble for the people there. From his mother¡¯s perspective, it was a reasonable concern. Her daughter, who was not very bright, was going abroad, and with the name of Hansung Electronics, no less. It was enough to make her anxious. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Jaehui was invited because he did well.¡± Yoo-hyun was not worried at all. The person who was going with him was not someone else, but Jang Hyemin, his senior. She had a tendency to shower affection on anyone she liked, so she would find Jaehui¡¯s blunders cute no matter what. He was more worried that she would treat him too well. -Really? Didn¡¯t you do everything for him? ¡°Me? No. It had nothing to do with me. The mobile phone division liked Jaehui¡¯s skills and chose him.¡± -Oh? That¡¯s different from what Jaehui said. He said he was going because you helped him a lot. He was so grateful that he even teared up.¡± ¡°What?¡± Jaehui would never say such a thing when he was sober. Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyebrows narrowed. ¡°He said that after drinking, right?¡± -How did you know? Yoo-hyun was speechless at his mother¡¯s question. ¡®He¡¯s so consistent.¡¯ -Don¡¯t you know I be a different person when I drink? That was what his sister had muttered secretly in front of Jang Hyemin, his senior. Remembering that, Yoo-hyun gave a hollowugh and said. ¡°Anyway, it¡¯s a good opportunity, so we¡¯ll go ande back well.¡± -Okay, Yoo-hyun. Don¡¯t buy any gifts when youe back. It¡¯s cheaper at the duty-free shop, but not buying is saving money. ¡°Okay. I understand.¡± -Okay, okay. And tell Jaehui too. Even if German shampoo is cheap, Korean ones are better. ¡°Yes, yes, mother.¡± -¡­Okay. ¡°Mother, go inside.¡± Yoo-hyun hung up the phone after hearing his mother¡¯s nervous voice. Then he checked the message from Jaehui. It was a list of gifts that his mother wanted. Did Jaehui get his personality from his mother? It was a moment when he had a rational doubt that he had never had before. Yoo-hyun called his father, friends, and other rtives to say goodbye. Going abroad for a business trip was not a big deal, but at that time, taking a ne once was a big issue. The person who was most envious was his friend Kang Junki, who worked at Semi Electronics. He was very sorry that he couldn¡¯t go while other employees did. -I want to go too. ¡°You¡¯ll have a chance.¡± Yoo-hyun answered with a pity. He thought it would have been more fun if they went together. But that was his thought until he heard the next words. -I really want to go to a German mixed bath. ¡°Just go to a local bathhouse.¡± -Mixed bath. ¡°Forget it. Hang up.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head and ended the call. He was a friend who still hadn¡¯t grown up. And finally, the day of the trip came. Yoo-hyun felt a new emotion when he arrived at Incheon Airport. He had been on many overseas business trips in the past. It was the same when he was in the LCD division, the group, the mobile phone division, or the electronic strategy office. Hansung Electronics was a globalpany, and its customers were all over the world. For some people, the purpose of an overseas business trip might be tourism or airne mileage. But not for Yoo-hyun. For Yoo-hyun, an overseas business trip was a ce to prove his value. He learned thenguage of the country, memorized the history of the customerpany, and researched the customer¡¯s behavior beforehand. He did all that to show off his skills in front of the executives who came with him. Was that why? ¡°Hey, the weather is killing today.¡± ¡°What do you mean killing? It¡¯s freezing. It¡¯s really winter. The weather in Germany is the same.¡± ¡°So what if it¡¯s cold. Just lie down in the hotel with the heater on.¡± He had never gone on a business trip with his fellow part members like this,ughing and joking. ¡°Chanho, did you print out the schedule well?¡± ¡°Yes. I checked everything at the inte cafe. They say Germany has good hot springs.¡± ¡°Chief, did you see the camera that Park bought?¡± ¡°Let me see. Wow, it looks really good.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a souvenir. I bought one.¡± ¡°Good. Good. How about we take a group photo and make a frame?¡± He had never gone on a ne without any tension like this. At that moment, the question from Kim Younggil, who changed the atmosphere, came out. ¡°Chief, but do we only have to think about having fun?¡± ¡°Then?¡± ¡°Well, don¡¯t we have to prepare something?¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s mindset was still simr to Kim Younggil¡¯s, who asked the question. He hadn¡¯tpletely let go of his work. But Kim Hyunmin, the chief, was not. ¡°What does it matter if you¡¯re not in charge. There¡¯s nothing special to do. Byun, the manager, will take care of everything. Haha. That¡¯s why I like these extra business trips.¡± ¡°Is that okay?¡± ¡°Of course. Just trust me.¡± Kim Hyunmin, the chief, shouted. At the same time, he heard various voices from the team members. ¡°This business trip is so great, right?¡± ¡°I have to take a lot of pictures.¡± ¡°We¡¯re not going to get drunk and pass out at the hotel every night, right? Haha.¡± So the part members could also rx their minds. Yoo-hyun realized something from this scene. And now. He gave Kim Hyunmin, the chief, a thumbs up, meaning he agreed with his idea. ¡°You¡¯re right, chief. That¡¯s a great thing to say.¡± ¡°Haha, I¡¯m always like that.¡± Kim Hyunmin, the chief, gave a heartyugh. He decided to enjoy himself and clear his mind as long as he was with these good people. He didn¡¯t know when he would have such an opportunity again. Wouldn¡¯t there be no more chances toe as a group like this? He thought so, and he had no reason not to walkfortably. He smiled and let it go, even when he saw Park Seungwoo, the assistant, getting a thorough inspection at the immigration checkpoint because of the drink can in his bag. Or when Kim Hyunmin, the chief, made a fuss about finding his carry-on after shopping at the duty-free shop. As expected, Choi Minhee, the manager, sighed and tackled him. ¡°Do we really have to go with these people?¡± ¡°But it¡¯s fun, isn¡¯t it?¡± Yoo-hyun, who was answering, smiled. It was then, when he moved to the boarding gate with that feeling. ¡°Shh. There are Ilseong people over there.¡± ¡°Where, where?¡± The people who wereughing and chatting stopped when Choi Minhee, the manager, who was pushing the carry-on, gave them a hint. In front of their eyes, they saw a familiar middle-aged man and many people around him, who they often saw on the news. Arge group of more than 30 people upied the center of the boarding gate. The expressions of the 3rd part members who saw them were calm, like ser yers facing a Korea-Japan match. The first one to open his mouth was Kim Hyunmin, the chief. ¡°Is that Yoon Doojoon, the vice president?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s him.¡± ¡°Damn, we have to take the same ne.¡± Yoon Doojoon, the vice president of the wireless division of Ilseong Electronics. He was a famous talent who was a high school dropout legend. He was one of the most powerful people in Ilseong Electronics, who could be counted on one hand. They were not the samepany, but they couldn¡¯t help but care. When everyone was looking at Yoon Doojoon, the vice president, Yoo-hyun looked at a female employee next to him. She was much younger than he remembered, but not unrecognizable. Nam Yoonjin. ¡®She must be a manager by now?¡¯ She was a person who rose to the president of Ilseong Electronics in the future andpeted with Yoo-hyun many times. She had a cold personality and a quick judgment that even Yoo-hyun admitted. At that moment, when she was listening to Yoon Doojoon, the vice president¡¯s story, she slightly raised her head and met Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. Her eyes, which had not yet faded, were visible. She was a stranger, so she turned her head and brushed her long hair. Of course, she didn¡¯t know Yoo-hyun now. Then Kim Hyunmin, the chief, gestured. ¡°Come on,e over here quietly.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± He, who had taken a seat in the corner of the waiting room, spoke in a tense voice that didn¡¯t suit him. ¡°Let¡¯s not cause any trouble. We¡¯re outnumbered.¡± ¡°What do you mean, outnumbered? Are we going to fight or something?¡± Choi Minhee, the manager, snapped, but Kim Hyunmin, the chief, was serious all the time. ¡°Don¡¯t you know? It¡¯s embarrassing to lose even if we fight.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± The part members looked at Kim Hyunmin, the chief, with a dumbfounded expression. They were all people who had at least somemon sense. They had no reason to fight with irrelevant employees, even if Ilseong Electronics was apetitor. But Kim Hyunmin, the chief¡¯s expression was very serious. ¡°So let¡¯s just be quiet.¡± ¡°¡­¡± They all shut their mouths. Of course, it wouldn¡¯t happen as Kim Hyunmin, the chief thought. But since they didn¡¯t need to make trouble, the six part members enjoyed their meditation quietly. They read books or plugged earphones into their ears. Outside the window, nes came and went, and the numbers on the digital clock on the wall went up one by one. It was then that they heard a voice from behind. ¡°Hahaha, that¡¯s right. All the TVs in the waiting room are Ilseong¡¯s, right?¡± ¡°Yeah. Hansung is over now. Look. They can¡¯t evenpete with us in phones.¡± ¡°Not just Hansung. The Japanese and Chinese kids are all our food.¡± ¡°Puhahahaha.¡± Actually, it wasn¡¯t that bad. They were justughing and talking with pride. They could easily ignore that kind of gossip, since they weren¡¯t saying it in front of them. ¡°How childish.¡± ¡°They¡¯re kids, so what can you do?¡± They could just quietly curse and let it go. But. Kim Hyunmin, the chief¡¯s expression began to distort. Crunch. He even crushed the empty can he was holding. For a moment, his appearance reminded them of the hardcore fans who threw bottles into the baseball stadium in excitement. No way. Yoo-hyun wondered at that moment, and he jumped up from his seat and shouted. ¡°Hey. Ilseong.¡± ¡°Chief¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you know what manners are?¡± His loud voice echoed in the airport waiting room, and the people sitting around turned their heads. The Ilseong Electronics employee who was hit by the stick looked around with a bewildered expression. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun and the 3rd part members were so dumbfounded that they were stunned for a moment. They had to fix it somehow. It was when Yoo-hyun got up from his seat with a dizzy expression. Park Seungwoo, the assistant, who got up with him, blocked Kim Hyunmin, the chief, with one hand. And he stretched out his other hand and shouted. ¡°I, I¡¯m Japanese.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Why did he say such a thing? Yoo-hyun lost his words at the sessive failures. ¡°They must be Japanese.¡± ¡°Why are they doing that? Did they get into a fight?¡± There was a buzz around them. Choi Minhee, the manager, and Kim Younggil, the assistant, who were sitting, covered their faces with books. ¡®We¡¯re screwed.¡¯ Their expressions, which were burning, told them the situation. They couldn¡¯t pretend it wasn¡¯t happening, because they were under the eyes of 30 Ilseong Electronics employees. Even Yoon Doojoon, the vice president, was looking this way. Kim Hyunmin, the chief, who came to his senseste, poked Park Seungwoo, the assistant, in the ribs. ¡°Are you crazy? What are you going to do if you speak Japanese there?¡± ¡°You¡¯re the crazy one, chief. Why did you cause trouble?¡± ¡°Damn, you ruined everything. You should have pretended to be Japanese.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know Japanese.¡± ¡°You crazy bastard, why did you do that?¡± The two kept bickering. Chapter 152: Chapter 152: Chapter 152 A woman walked up to them. It was Nam Yoon-jin. She asked in Japanese. ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡± ¡°It was the Ilsung Electronics employees who started the trouble.¡± The one who answered her naturally was Yoo-hyun¡¯s Japanese voice. ¡°What?¡± Ignoring the blinking eyes of the part-timers behind him, Yoo-hyun exined the situation in detail. ¡°It¡¯s one thing to talk to yourself, but it¡¯s another to make a scene. Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s rude to openly disrespect anotherpany?¡± ¡°Yes, it is. That¡¯s not right.¡± ¡°Yes. Our client is not the type to get angry easily, but he was so offended by their remarks that he lost his temper. I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°No, it seems like we were the ones who did wrong.¡± ¡°Maybe so.¡± Nam Yoon-jin, the manager, gave the expected response. It was not a good ce to sort out the details of the incident. The vice president was behind them. She wanted to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. That was why she apologized so readily. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯ll tell our employees to apologize as well.¡± ¡°Thank you for your consideration.¡± Nam Yoon-jin, the manager, approached the employees and said something. The employee came over quickly and bowed his head. ¡°Sumimasen.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± As Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, was about to reply, Yoo-hyun wrapped it up in Japanese. Then he bowed to Nam Yoon-jin, the manager. ¡°Thank you again.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± It seemed like they had handled the situation smoothly, but there was one problem left. The people here mistook the part-timers for Japanese. Kim Young-gil, the assistant manager, asked in a low voice. ¡°What do we do now?¡± ¡°What do you mean, what do we do? Just keep your mouth shut.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, who was at fault, shook his head at Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager. Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, sighed as if he was wronged. Choi Min-hee, the section chief, looked like she had given up. The 11-hour flight to Germany was quiet enough to be memorable. Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, who sat next to the Ilsung Electronics employee, even used Japanese when choosing the meal menu. They arrived in Frankfurt, Germany. They only breathed a sigh of relief after they found their luggage. The one who was the happiest was Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager. ¡°Wow, I thought I was going to suffocate because of those Ilsung bastards.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all because of you, deputy manager. You have no right to say that.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. We won¡¯t see them again, so what. And even if we see them at the exhibition, they won¡¯t recognize us.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, was right. Most of them wore sunsses and casual clothes. It would be hard to recognize them as the same faces if they wore suits and touched their hair. They had only seen them briefly, and there was no way they would remember the details of their features. Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, who was thinking quietly, said something. ¡°They might not know the others, but they would recognize Yoo-hyun¡¯s face.¡± ¡°So what? He didn¡¯t say he was Japanese, did he? He didn¡¯t say he worked for a Japanesepany either. He¡¯s just a meticulous kid.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, chuckled and said. Yoo-hyun also anticipated the situation and sorted it out properly, so there was no problem. But. ¡®Why do I feel so uneasy?¡¯ He felt like something was twisted and tilted his head. Choi Min-hee, the section chief, added fuel to his feeling. ¡°Sigh¡­ I¡¯m worried about the future.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, quickly intervened at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°Section chief Choi, don¡¯t forget to thank me when you have fun. Chan-ho, are you ready?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m sure.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Now that there was nothing to bother them, why did they feel so anxious? Yoo-hyun shook his head and straightened his mind. It was just a simple business trip. It was unlikely that such a peculiar case would happen again. All he had to do was visit the exhibition and look around the nearby tourist attractions ande back. But. Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind control didn¡¯tst long. They were on their way from Frankfurt to Berlin by rental car. Lee Chan-ho, who was driving, looked puzzled. ¡°Huh? What¡¯s wrong with this? The navigation is broken.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know any of the roads. I don¡¯t know what to do. I can¡¯t even read the map.¡± Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, who was in the passenger seat, shook his head. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, who was sitting in the back seat, nced at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun, didn¡¯t you say you knew the roads well?¡± ¡°¡­¡± He asked, avoiding Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes, as if he felt a bit sorry. -Why don¡¯t we take the train? Driving is too far, and it¡¯s easier to get around by subway when we get there. Yoo-hyun had suggested taking the train to Berlin, since the connecting flight time didn¡¯t match. The high-speed train was so well developed that it would have been easy to go that way. But they didn¡¯t listen. They all said that renting a car in Germany was their dream, and they insisted on choosing a rental car. They told Yoo-hyun to take care of it and not to worry, and to just rx. The result was Yoo-hyun¡¯s passenger seat. ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll do it.¡± ¡°Thanks. Haha.¡± It was getting darker and darker, and they didn¡¯t have much time. Yoo-hyun had no choice but to sit in the passenger seat. He spread out the map in the car and guided the way diligently. The problem erupted again. Thump thump thump. Lee Chan-ho stopped the shaking car and said with a troubled expression. ¡°It looks like the tire has a puncture?¡± ¡°Hey, what do we do then? This ce is totally rural.¡± As Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, said, the surroundings were barren. The road was so quiet that there were hardly any cars passing by. Lee Chan-ho, who was worried, finally said to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yu, Yoo-hyun. Can you make a phone call?¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Yoo-hyun reassured Lee Chan-ho, who was scared, and called the rental carpany. They said it was difficult to get support right away because it was after work hours. Instead, they told him how to rece it. ¡°Yes. Please tell me that.¡± -Open the trunk in the back seat¡­ Yoo-hyun learned the method by phone and took out the spare tire and equipment from the trunk with Lee Chan-ho, the driver. Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, who picked up the manual confidently, muttered. ¡°I don¡¯t understand a word of it because it¡¯s all in German.¡± ¡°Give it to me.¡± In the end, Yoo-hyun had to do this too. It was already dark outside. ¡°There are a lot of mountains.¡± ¡°Sigh.¡± On the German road where there were few streetlights and only mountains, a sigh was heard. Choi Min-hee, the section chief, who had endured it, finally said something. ¡°I should have listened to Yoo-hyun and stayed at the hotel and took the train tomorrow.¡± ¡°Section chief Choi, it¡¯s all over. It will be a fun business trip as much as we suffered.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He was right. And it should have been. There should have been no such thing as not being able to eat dinner because the restaurants on the street were all closed. And there should have been no such thing as getting an emergency call when they arrived at dawn. They finally arrived at the hotel after a lot of trouble. But the deputy manager Kim Hyun-min, who received a phone call in front of the lobby, looked serious. He finally hung up the phone and shouted. ¡°Crazy. Why are they telling us to do this?¡± ¡°What? What did the person in charge say?¡± ¡°They said the pipe burst near our spot at the exhibition hall and we have to change the location.¡± Everyone blinked at the unexpected words. Then Choi Min-hee, the section chief, asked. ¡°What about section chief Byun?¡± ¡°He said he¡¯s going to Frankfurt to pick up the team leader. He¡¯s totally crazy, isn¡¯t he?¡± ¡°Then what do we do? We¡¯re the ones in charge, aren¡¯t we?¡± ¡°What do you mean, what do we do? Sigh.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, sighed deeply. It was a ridiculous situation that the mobile group person in charge left to pick up the sales team leader. Someone had to do something because the mobile group was in charge. If this became a problem, the business trip that they thought would be easy would be hopeless. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, nced at Yoo-hyun. He shook his head by himself as if he had nothing to say. ¡°I¡¯ll go by myself and you guys rest.¡± ¡°How can you do that? Let¡¯s go together.¡± ¡°It¡¯s no use going together. Just stay here.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll die together if we die, and live together if we live.¡± It was a roar that they uttered in a situation where they hadn¡¯t even unpacked their luggage. The part-timers had that much solidarity. It was a touching scene, but Yoo-hyun sighed inwardly. He knew the result. The people who were already there couldn¡¯t handle it until dawn. There was no way they could solve it by flocking there. In other words, it was something Yoo-hyun had to do again. In the end, Yoo-hyun opened his mouth. ¡°Let¡¯s go together.¡± It was as Yoo-hyun expected. The people from the other group who came first were confused and couldn¡¯t do anything. It was difficult tomunicate properly with the exhibition hall staff who came to support at dawn. It wasn¡¯t just because their conversation was weak. There were too many factors to go through to change the room. Yoo-hyun had no choice but to step up. ¡°This is what we want¡­¡± ¡°Ah, that¡¯s a bit difficult. How about the location of the private booth¡­¡± ¡°Then how about changing it like this¡­¡± The employees who were talking in German just stared nkly at Yoo-hyun. The negotiation was not smooth, but Yoo-hyun persisted in his demands. ¡°Our Hansung is¡­¡± ¡°That is¡­¡± ¡°You have to do this¡­¡± It wasn¡¯t just a matter of changing the ce. They also had to get a fairpensation from the exhibition side who made the mistake. Thanks to that, they got a bigger room than the Ilsung Electronics LCD division, but they had to work hard in the negotiation process. That too, in a very tired state. That¡¯s when they stamped it. Soon, the people from the other group came and apuded. ¡°Wow, it¡¯s much faster to speak in German.¡± ¡°I wondered why the mobile person in charge suddenly left, but you sent such a talent.¡± ¡°We really owe it to the mobile group. Deputy manager Kim, thank you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± They were the people who backed off, saying they were not in charge. They might have thought it was easy from their point of view. But the part-timers who helped and watched the process were not. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, nced at Yoo-hyun and said. ¡°Thank you to the mobile group, not the mobile group, the mobile group product nning team 3rd part, no, Han Yoo-hyun here.¡± ¡°Yes?¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing to thank section chief Byun Jin-woo, the sales team person in charge. How can he go anywhere when this situation happened? Does that make sense?¡± ¡°Oh, is that so?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t know that.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, spoke bluntly to the group of people who were buzzing. ¡°I¡¯ll summarize it again. The person in charge ran away, and we worked hard, not rted to the exhibition support. Got it?¡± ¡°Yes? Oh, yes. I understand.¡± They were all friends with section chief Byun Jin-woo. But Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, looked so hard that they couldn¡¯t tackle him. He nailed it to those employees. ¡°So when section chief Byunes, you should question him. I won¡¯t stay still either.¡± ¡°Ah, okay. Thank you.¡± Only then did the group of peoplee to their senses and greet them again. ¡°Yoo-hyun, thank you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee.¡± It doesn¡¯t matter what they do when they leave. At least he felt a little relieved. Yoo-hyun held his tired body and slumped on the bench. Soon, Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, approached cautiously. There was a lot of apology on his face. ¡°Yoo-hyun, are you okay?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m okay.¡± The others were the same. ¡°You worked hard. I¡¯m sorry I couldn¡¯t help you.¡± ¡°Sorry. I insisted on renting.¡± ¡°Come on, let¡¯s just listen to Yoo-hyun from now on.¡± Why are they putting so much pressure on me when I just want to rest? ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Even though Yoo-hyun said he was fine, Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, shook his head. Chapter 153: Chapter 153: Chapter 153 ¡°No, no. You can¡¯t say that if you have any conscience.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He said that as if he was scolding someone else. ¡°From now on, leave Yoo-hyun alone. Got it?¡± ¡°It was the manager who caused the most trouble.¡± ¡°Park, if you say nonsense like that, Yoo-hyun won¡¯t stay still.¡± ¡°¡­¡± At first, it seemed like he was caring for Yoo-hyun. But the next words from Manager Kim Hyun-min were not. ¡°Everyone else is the same. From now on, we only listen to Yoo-hyun. Got it?¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°Hey, Choi. You heard it, right? Yoo-hyun is tired, so don¡¯t ever say anything like drinking at this time of the night.¡± As Yoo-hyun listened, the conversation went in a ridiculous direction. ¡®What¡¯s wrong with him?¡¯ But as he listened, it seemed to get more and more amusing. He was immersed in his own drama. ¡°Right, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Manager Kim Hyun-min blinked his eyes and lifted the corners of his mouth. He was annoying. He was just so annoying. Yoo-hyun felt sympathy for Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan, who always suffered from Manager Kim. He remembered how hard he had worked to clean up the mess at the airport, and he couldn¡¯t let it go. Yoo-hyun decided to open his mouth. ¡°Manager, how about a drink?¡± ¡°Now? The hotel bar is closed, and so is the mart. Of course, I¡¯ll follow whatever you want, Yoo-hyun, but don¡¯t you think it¡¯s impossible?¡± He shrugged his shoulders as if he was excited. He looked like he had lost a few screws. The people next to him stuck out their tongues as if they were embarrassed. Yoo-hyun asked as if to confirm. ¡°You drink when you have alcohol, right?¡± ¡°Of course, of course. What do the others think? Okay?¡± ¡°Yes. Go ahead.¡± That was when everyone agreed. Yoo-hyun pointed to Manager Kim¡¯s carrier with his index finger. ¡°The two bottles of liquor in your carrier.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°I¡¯m so tired, but I think I¡¯ll feel much better if I drink the liquor that I bought with a coupon at the duty-free shop.¡± ¡°Did I¡­ hear that wrong?¡± At that moment, Manager Kim¡¯s face hardened, and Choi Min-hee ran out with a gleeful smile and joined the fire. ¡°Great idea. Let¡¯s do it in your room, Manager.¡± ¡°What? My room?¡± ¡°Sure. Let¡¯s gather all the peanuts in the room.¡± As the two dragged the stunned Manager Kim out, Lee Chan-ho supported Yoo-hyun. ¡°Senior, are you okay?¡± ¡°Huh? Do you want to carry me?¡± Why is he like this? Yoo-hyun shook his head, and Lee Chan-ho scratched his head awkwardly. ¡°I¡¯ll return the rental car tomorrow.¡± ¡°Are you sure you¡¯ll be okay?¡± ¡°Of course, of course.¡± Lee Chan-ho¡¯s expression was full of regret. Kim Young-gil, who was next to him, quietly sped his hands. He also agreed. ¡°No way.¡± From afar, Manager Kim¡¯s scream was heard. They were people who couldn¡¯t be hated. ¡°Get up. We have to enjoy today.¡± ¡°Should we?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled, and the two smiled with him. In the dark dawn. From the Berlin exhibition hall to room 511 of the hotel, Manager Kim was dragged along. The part members who gathered in the room drank four bottles of liquor, including the ones that Choi Min-hee and Kim Young-gil bought, until the morning sun rose, and had a night of madness. Not a single one of them left. They even ate breakfast to save money and copsed. Yoo-hyun gave them a thumbs up for their amazing stamina. That¡¯s why he had to spend his free time before the exhibition sleeping. The next day. The sun rose to mark the first day of the exhibition. Yoo-hyun looked at the Berlin exhibition hall across the street. On therge billboard on the roof of the exhibition hall, the ads of Ilseong Electronics and Hanseong Electronics faced each other. It seemed to show the fiercepetition between the twopanies that they would show at this exhibition. The six people who dressed up in neat suits and lined up looked very dignified. ¡°You¡¯re crazy, drinking again yesterday.¡± ¡°Ah, I should have just slept more.¡± But the reality was different. They couldn¡¯t even go out of the hotel for two nights because they drank too much. How absurd would the others think if they knew this? At least, Manager Kim had regained some of his senses. ¡°Hey, hey, focus. When we enter the exhibition hall, we¡¯re the representatives of Hanseong.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Right, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Manager, you just have to do well.¡± Yoo-hyun gave him a blow with a very polite tone. Manager Kim was taken aback by the unexpected words. ¡°What¡­ what did you say?¡± ¡°We need your charisma to get something out of this trip.¡± ¡°Me?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded cheerfully. Manager Kim became serious at his words. ¡°Do I really have to?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Yuhyun confirmed the kill and Kim Hyunmin¡¯s eyes lit up with determination. They were about to face Ilseong Electronics at the exhibition hall soon. It would be troublesome if they did something crazy like they did at the airport. He needed some kind of control device. A littleter, the group left the hotel and headed to the exhibition hall. It was when they were about to cross the road as the traffic light changed. Honk honk. A familiar voice came along with the car horn. ¡°Brother.¡± ¡°Miss Hanyuhyun. Here, here.¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes turned to the car parked on the roadside as the voice continued. It was a luxurious sports car. Yuhyun said with a dumbfounded expression. ¡°Jaehee.¡± ¡°Hi.¡± ¡°Miss Yuhyun, nice to meet you.¡± Inside were Han Jaehee with a bright smile and Jang Hyemin, a senior in a luxurious outfit. Yuhyun was speechless with his mouth open. But he soon came to his senses and barely introduced them to his teammates. ¡°She¡¯s my younger sister. And¡­¡± Then the signal changed and the two women waved their hands with a wide smile. ¡°We¡¯ll park ande. See you inside the exhibition hall.¡± Vroom. The engine sound was loud as the exhaust pipe was big. Kim Hyunmin, who had been staring at the sports car with a nk expression for a while, opened his mouth. ¡°We made a mistake. We rented a cheap car.¡± ¡°Yes. Germany is all about Mercedes.¡± Park Seungwoo, the assistant, nodded his head without any sense and agreed. ¡°We should rent again¡­¡± ¡°Manager.¡± ¡°We shouldn¡¯t rent.¡± Kim Hyunmin, who was about to make a new resolution, quickly changed his words as he saw Yuhyun¡¯s fierce eyes. A short whileter, at the conference hall on the first floor of the Berlin exhibition hall. The cameras and the audience filled the seats without a gap and focused on the stage. It was to watch the keynote speeches of thepany representatives before the official exhibition event. The first to open the door was Bill Gates, the chairman of Microsoft, who was about to retire. ¡°The future is¡­¡± The audience gave a big response to him, who talked about the digital age¡¯s changes and the future. p p p p p p. The apuse remained like an afterimage on the stage. Hyun Kijung, the vice president of Hansung Electronics¡¯ mobile phone business, stepped onto the burdensome spot. Yuhyun sat in the front corner seat and looked at him. He vividly remembered the times he had stood in that spot under the pinpoint spotlight. He always liked to greet in German at the beginning. -Good day. I am very honored to share with you the new trend that Hansung will lead in Berlin today. His ent was awkward and his gestures were not very natural. But the effect was certain. ¡°Whoo!¡± A whistle sounded from the audience, followed by a faint apuse. Vice President Hyun Ki-jung confidently switched the slides on the screen and continued his presentation in fluent English. At that moment, Kim Sung-deuk, the manager of the mobile phone division, who was sitting next to him, tapped Yu-hyun¡¯s shoulder and asked. ¡°Good response, huh?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s good.¡± ¡°You did your part too, Yu-hyun.¡± ¡°What did I do?¡± Yu-hyun backed away slightly, but Kim Sung-deukughed. ¡°Hey, you polished the greeting, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yu-hyun chose silence instead of answering. It was true that he had rearranged the words to preserve the strong ent of German. But it was Kim Sung-deuk who decided to change it right away. ¡°I know it¡¯s not easy to catch the point.¡± ¡°It¡¯s thanks to you, manager, for giving me the opportunity.¡± ¡°You know that, right? The color phone is the reason why the division head got that position.¡± Kim Sung-deuk tilted his head back and winked at him. He pointed to the ce where the expressionless face of the home appliance division head was visible. The home appliance division had arger sales volume than the mobile phone division. The main attractions of the exhibition, such as TV and home appliances, were all made under his supervision. The actual presentation content also consisted mostly of the achievements of the home appliance division, such as slim TV, home entertainment, and design appliances. But today was different. The home appliance division head was beaten by hispetitor in one word. Why was this possible? It was because Vice President Hyun Ki-jung had caught the eye of Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho. And at the center of it was the color phone. ¡°And we are nning to actively apply full touch to prepare for the uing smart mobile environment. Starting with the budget full touch phone, color phone, that we will introduce this time, we will make more than half of the products to be released in the next two years full touch phones.¡± Vice President Hyun Ki-jung¡¯s confident words echoed throughout the hall. Click. Click. Camera shutter sounds burst out from everywhere. Manager Kim Sung-deuk looked around at the people¡¯s reactions and said to Yu-hyun. ¡°We must have given Ilseong a hard time with this, right?¡± ¡°It went well.¡± ¡°It did. Imagine if Ilseong had pulled it off and we weren¡¯t ready. Ugh. It¡¯s creepy just thinking about it. Really.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Manager Kim Sung-deuk shivered all over. He thought of Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho¡¯s personality and it made sense. Soon, he came back to reality and slowly added. ¡°Since you¡¯ve caught the vice chairman¡¯s eye, he¡¯ll definitely push for the color phone. If not, we¡¯re all dead.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°You worked hard too.¡± Not at all. These people, whatever they were, Yu-hyun had something else that was important to him. He cared more about taking care of his part-timers than beating Ilseong. He opened his mouth with his heart in it. ¡°The names of the idea proposers are also included, right?¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s obvious. It¡¯s the prize-winning work of the contest, after all. The names of the other proposers besides Deputy Park Seung-woo will also be included. They¡¯ll also get interviewed within thepany.¡± ¡°What about here?¡± ¡°Here? Hmm¡­ It¡¯s fine. It seems enough. It has impact, too. I¡¯ll check it out.¡± Manager Kim Sung-deuk showed his will and Yu-hyun smiled brightly. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± ¡°That doesn¡¯t look like a happy expression. Shouldn¡¯t you be jumping up and down for this?¡± ¡°The vice president is presenting, you know.¡± ¡°Kid. Anyway, I¡¯m going to bring you to our division for sure.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yu-hyun, who had been silent, knew why he had called him here. Why he had made him polish the content that didn¡¯t need to be polished in front of the vice president. Why he had to boost up another division¡¯s employee like that. ¡°What? Why aren¡¯t you answering? If youe, I¡¯ll make you grow fast. I have power, you know?¡± ¡°I know.¡± ¡°Then you¡¯reing, right?¡± He had recognized Yu-hyun¡¯s ability and wanted him. Chapter 154: Chapter 154: Chapter 154 Yoo-hyun also wanted to work with him. ¡°I¡¯ll go.¡± ¡°Oh, when?¡± ¡°In about five years?¡± ¡°What? Hey, that¡¯s toote. Do you think I¡¯ll still be here by then?¡± No. That¡¯s why he didn¡¯t have a connection with Yoo-hyun in the past. ¡°You will be. And by then, you¡¯ll be a team leader, right?¡± ¡°Hey, there are so many dead waters above me.¡± ¡°You can do it. And you¡¯ll be in charge too.¡± ¡°Well, even if it¡¯s empty words, it makes me feel good.¡± Kim Sung-deuk, who was staring nkly at Yoo-hyun, shrugged his shoulders. A faint smile appeared on his lips. As expected, the announcement that followed from Ilsung Electronics was a flop. They dered the end of PDP and the transition to slim LCD TV. But it ovepped with Hansung Electronics, and the product they showed at the exhibition was no different from Hansung¡¯s. It was the same for the mass production n of full-touch phones, starting with the budget-friendly Haptic. They lost their momentum because they ovepped with the color phones. The Bluetooth speaker and the Duo HD yer thatbined Blu-ray and DVD were new, but they didn¡¯t seize the issue. At this point, wouldn¡¯t it be Hansung Electronics¡¯ victory in the keynote speech? Kim Sung-deuk, who was smiling triumphantly, said. ¡°Shall we get up now? The exhibition time is approaching.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ll just listen to this.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head. The reason he obliged Kim Sung-deuk¡¯s request was to listen to the presentation he was about to make. He felt a strange urge to hear it. Kim Sung-deuk, who was about to get up, sat down and looked at the podium. ¡°Then let¡¯s listen together, huh.¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t mind.¡± The screen had the logo of JS, a famous German cosmeticspany. Kim Sung-deuk, who was looking at it quietly, asked casually. ¡°This is a cosmeticspany, right?¡± ¡°Yes. They also supply liquid crystal materials to ourpany.¡± ¡°Oh, the business areas ovep like that.¡± Kim Sung-deuk, who was in the mobile phone division, couldn¡¯t easily understand the content. It was apany that was unfamiliar to the public in terms of IT appliances. In fact, it was a keynote speech that was not easy to listen to. The content itself was within the expected range. They improved the response speed of liquid crystals, which was a chronic problem of cosmetics emulsification process, changed the liquid crystalpounds to enable operation at low temperatures, and so on. What caught his eye more was the content that they would invest heavily in the LCD business. It was a surprising figure even for Kim Sung-deuk, who was not very interested. ¡°Wow, are they going to switch from cosmetics to liquid crystal specialty materials?¡± ¡°Maybe they¡¯re expanding their field.¡± ¡°LCD factories have high entry barriers.¡± ¡°They might acquire some equipmentpanies.¡± ¡°Really? Does that make money?¡± Kim Sung-deuk wondered. The LCD manufacturing nts were already tightly held by Hansung and Ilsung. Even if they sold raw materials or equipment, it would be difficult to generaterge profits because there were already things that were set up. Then why did they make an issue with arge-scale investment? ¡®I guess they¡¯ll blow it up at this exhibition.¡¯ Yoo-hyun nodded and got up from his seat. He was about to move to the exhibition hall when he came out of the conference hall. Kim Sung-deuk grabbed his arm. ¡°Come here for a second.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll see if youe.¡± He approached a woman who was sitting on a bench in the hallway, staring at theptop screen. The man next to her recognized Kim Sung-deuk first. ¡°Huh? Mr. Kim.¡± ¡°Mr. Kang, long time no see. How have you been?¡± ¡°Sure, sure. It¡¯s hard to see you since you went to the political department.¡± While the two were greeting each other, the woman was only tapping theptop keyboard. And a momentter. ¡°Phew, it¡¯s done. Oh? Mr. Kim.¡± The woman, who jumped up from her seat, grabbed Kim Sung-deuk¡¯s hand and shook it, opening her mouth. Her cheerful high-pitched voice echoed in the hallway. ¡°The color phone was good, right? They said it¡¯s 200,000 won cheaper than Ilsung¡¯s, right?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not decided yet.¡± ¡°Hey, you have all the sources.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kim Sung-deuk was silent, but the woman was persistent. ¡°Equal performance, equal or better design, super low price. They¡¯re going to dominate the full-touch phone market. Wow. But I heard this came out of nowhere¡­¡± ¡°I have no idea what you¡¯re talking about.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be like that and spill the beans. Or did you prepare a secret weapon to hit Ilsung in the back of the head? I¡¯ll write an article like that.¡± ¡°Ms. Oh, you¡¯re still the same.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take that as apliment for being pretty. But who is this?¡± Oh Eun-bi, who answered cheekily, looked at Yoo-hyun. Seeing her, Kim Sung-deuk chuckled and introduced him. ¡°He¡¯s my junior. He¡¯s a very smart guy.¡± ¡°Oh, then he¡¯s the one who proposed the color phone?¡± She was a reporter. She seemed to have read the whole process at once. Kim Sung-deuk didn¡¯t even flinch and just smiled. ¡°That¡¯s forter. I thought it would be nice to get to know each other first.¡± ¡°You know I¡¯m expensive, right? I¡¯ll give you the color phone history if you give me awork.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll try to get an interview. Exclusively.¡± ¡°Deal.¡± Oh Eun-bi, who snapped her fingers, looked up and down Yoo-hyun. Then she eximed and reached out her hand. ¡°Oh, you¡¯re a good person. Nice to meet you. I¡¯m Oh Eun-bi from Uri Ilbo. I¡¯m a friendly reporter. Hahaha.¡± ¡°I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun. Nice to meet you.¡± Yoo-hyun, who took her hand, smiled lightly. A littleter. Sitting on a bench in the corner of the main exhibition hall, reporter Oh Eun-bi skimmed through the articles she had posted. The reporter next to her, Kang Sung-yoon, asked. ¡°You posted a lot. Did you get anything from Hansung?¡± ¡°You know, senior. Our director loves Hansung. Well, I get some benefits too. But I can¡¯t do it when you¡¯re here.¡± ¡°Why are you like this? I¡¯m clean.¡± ¡°No way.¡± ¡°Really.¡± At Kang Sung-yoon¡¯s words, Oh Eun-bi nodded her head and asked. ¡°But do you know what¡¯s funny?¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°This article has more views than all of Hansung¡¯sbined.¡± Oh Eun-bi showed him the article and Kang Sung-yoon chuckled. ¡°That makes sense. But Ilsung must be upset.¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to be upset about at Ilsung? It¡¯s their fault for not managing it.¡± ¡°Still, if this hade out, they wouldn¡¯t have lost to Hansung in TV. Anyway, those Chinese.¡± At the word China, Oh Eun-bi perked up her ears. Recently, China had been attacking Hansung Electronics a lot. ¡°Why China?¡± ¡°Just. I hate them for growing bigger this time. Maybe they did some sabotage?¡± ¡°Hey, there¡¯s still a clear gap. Why bother doing that?¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s not China.¡± Oh Eun-bi thought it wasn¡¯t China. It was more likely to be Japan, who was losing to Korea, or Taiwan, who was closely watching Korea. Of course, this was also spection. Oh Eun-bi shrugged her shoulders and looked ahead. There was a video wall set up in an arch shape in front of the Hansung Electronics booth. The huge screen made of 200 40-inch LCD TVs was enough to overwhelm the audience. And in front of it, a man was talking to someone. It was the face of Han Yu-hyun, who had greeted him with Kim Sung-deuk¡¯s introduction earlier. ¡°Huh? Who is that guy?¡± As she stared at Yu-hyun as if mesmerized, Kang Sung-yoon asked. ¡°Why are you staring at him like that?¡± ¡°Just, I saw him earlier and he¡¯s there. Do you know him, senior?¡± ¡°No. How could I? I¡¯ve been out of this industry for a while. Why? Does his face look familiar?¡± ¡°No. If I had someone like him around me, I would have been married by now. But that¡¯s not it¡­¡± Oh Eun-bi, who was about to continue, tilted her head. There was something more curious. Usually, people would be nervous or shy in front of a reporter, but he didn¡¯t seem to be. He looked rather confident. Thinking back to the situation earlier, there were more than one or two strange things. Her reporter¡¯s intuition kicked in. Oh Eun-bi was caught in a thought for a moment. Kang Sung-yoon got up from his seat with his camera and bag. ¡°Boring. Well, I guess I¡¯ll get going.¡± ¡°Are you leaving?¡± ¡°Yeah. I¡¯ve seen enough of your face in Germany, right?¡± ¡°Take a picture of Merkel ande back.¡± At Oh Eun-bi¡¯s words, Kang Sung-yoonughed and asked. ¡°Why? Do you want me to buy you dinner?¡± ¡°No way.¡± He shook his head at his firm junior. At that moment. Yu-hyun was meeting a familiar face in front of the Hansung Electronics booth. It was Seol Ki-tae, who was in the same team as him during the new employee training. He was now working in the PR team. ¡°Wow, Yu-hyun. I¡¯m so d to see you. We must have a connection.¡± ¡°I know. I¡¯m so happy. Are you here to film?¡± ¡°Yeah. There¡¯s no better ce to advertise Hansung than the exhibition. That¡¯s why I came.¡± As he said, the exhibition was the best ce to showcase Hansung¡¯s technology. It wasn¡¯t a waste of money to hang on to something that didn¡¯t make money. The public judged thepany¡¯s image through the new products that poured out at the exhibition. In other words, the sess or failure of the exhibition was the brand of thepany. It determined the sales volume for the next year. That¡¯s why they poured billions into the exhibition. That¡¯s why Hansung Electronics paid for the expensive travel expenses and supported the staff to film the exhibition products and broadcast them. The timepse camera set up in front of it was for the same reason. Yu-hyun praised his colleague. ¡°As expected. My colleague is talented.¡± ¡°Hey, can you do as much as you? You came to support the exhibition, right? It must be hard.¡± ¡°Yeah, well.¡± ¡°I actually¡­¡± Seol Ki-tae chatted about this and that with a happy heart. But that time was not long. His boss came looking for him. ¡°Mr. Ki-tae.¡± ¡°Yes, manager. Yu-hyun, I have to go.¡± ¡°Okay. Go ahead.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. Let¡¯s see each other againter.¡± ¡°Yeah. Good luck.¡± Yu-hyun patted Seol Ki-tae¡¯s back. He must havee to the exhibition with a dream, but filming was not an easy job. Wouldn¡¯t he die if he had to do editing work all night? Hang in there. Yu-hyun raised his fist over his back as he walked away. After sending Seol Ki-tae away, Yu-hyun looked around the inside of the exhibition hall. The size of the exhibition hall was not much different from Hansung Electronics that he had experienced. Rather, it felt more crowded with people. Among them, the main and the flower of the exhibition, the TV section, had the most people. The guide¡¯s voice rang out. ¡°This is the ultra-slim LCD TV proposed by Hansung. The thickness of this product, which uses LED for backlight, is as you can see, the same as the diameter of a one-cent coin.¡± ¡°Wow¡­¡± As she brought the coin next to the TV, exmations burst out from everywhere. Click. Click. Camera sounds were heard from all sides. Among them, there was also a live broadcast camera. Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Chapter 155 Yoo-hyun walked past the booths where TVs, appliances, monitors,ptops, and media yers were disyed, and reached the opposite side of the booth. There, he saw a row of next-generation phones from Hansung Electronics. A UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC) with a QWERTY keyboard. A dual-screen phone that lets you see the screen without opening the folder. A watch phone that you wear on your wrist. These three phones were products that won innovation awards at the European exhibition. The gold-ted innovation marks on each product were proof of that. But the people were actually gathered on the side. Buzzing. And there were colorful phones there. Park Seungwoo, who approached Yoo-hyun, eximed in a voice mixed with admiration. ¡°Isn¡¯t it amazing? It really looks different when you see it like this.¡± ¡°Do the designers just y and eat? They should do well with something like this.¡± As they talked, Kim Hyunmin, who put both hands on their shoulders, tackled them. Of course, Park Seungwoo didn¡¯t shrink back like before. ¡°This is amazing. Look.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°They didn¡¯t just drop the phones, they also drew the characters on the wall nicely.¡± ¡°Yeah, anyone would think it¡¯s an animation poster.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. They must be able to drive a Benz with this quality.¡± As Park Seungwoo said, it was clear that they put a lot of effort into the color phone disy. On the wall where the color phones were ced, there were seven different colors of paper, and on top of them, the main characters inside the color phones were drawn. It was a distinctly different look from the other phones that were ced with the spec sheets. Kim Hyunmin, who was listening quietly, threw a punch. ¡°This kid is really full of vanity. What Benz. He should just walk. Right, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to take the subway.¡± Kim Hyunmin didn¡¯t have time to answer Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. It was because Park Seungwoo came out. ¡°I¡¯ll follow Yoo-hyun. You just walk, chief.¡± ¡°Ahem.¡± ¡°Haha.¡± Kim Hyunmin, who coughed, changed the subject. ¡°By the way, didn¡¯t they say they would engrave our names on the color phones?¡± ¡°I heard that they don¡¯t engrave it on the outside of the phone, but on the screen that you can see when you enter the expert mode. Ordinary people can¡¯t see it.¡± ¡°Oh, well. That¡¯s fine. Just capture it. Anyway, you¡¯re so vain. Right, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Yoo-hyun barely held back hisughter and avoided talking about the interview. He preferred a surprise. He smiled as he thought of the 3rd part sitting down with excitement in front of the reporter. That¡¯s when it happened. Someone called Kim Hyunmin. ¡°Hey? Hey. Kim Hyunmin.¡± A man with a raised hand came through the crowd. ¡°Ah, that bastard.¡± Kim Hyunmin¡¯s expression crumpled. Park Seungwoo asked quietly. ¡°Do you know him?¡± Park Seungwoo asked. ¡°He¡¯s just a jerk. They call him Jebin,¡± Kim Hyunmin answered curtly. Park Seungwoo muttered to himself, ¡°Is it because he looks like a mole¡­¡± Was it? To Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes, he did have a mole-like vibe, with his narrow eyes and face. He couldn¡¯t see his name tag, but the badge on his suit jacket showed that he was from Hansung. He was probably a former colleague of Kim Hyunmin from the appliance division. He could tell by the way he spoke rudely. The man came closer and put his arm around Kim Hyunmin¡¯s shoulder, taunting him. ¡°Hyunmin, what¡¯s up? You¡¯re still working at thepany?¡± ¡°How did you survive without getting fired?¡± Kim Hyunmin shrugged off his arm with a calm expression. ¡°Hey, I¡¯m a team leader. And I have a very strong chance of being promoted to the next position.¡± ¡°Oh, lucky you?¡± His tone was as annoying as his appearance. He was fidgeting with his upper body, looking very unpleasant. At that moment, his name tag flipped over. Yoo-hyun saw the name written on it. Jebin Cho in English, Cho Jebin in Korean. If you pronounce it fast, it sounds like mole. ¡°Pfft.¡± Yoo-hyun and Park Seungwoo covered their mouths as if they had rehearsed it. Cho Jebin, who sensed something strange, frowned. ¡°What? What¡¯s with them? Why are youughing? Am I funny?¡± ¡°Nah, they¡¯re always like this.¡± Cho Jebin growled, and Kim Hyunmin shrugged. ¡°By the way, these are my boss and my subordinates.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you just go away if you¡¯re going to pick a fight?¡± ¡°Jeez, you haven¡¯t changed a bit. That¡¯s why you¡¯re a perennial deputy. Why did youe to the exhibition, you LCD bastard?¡± ¡°For fun.¡± ¡°Kkkkk, of course you did.¡± It was a childish provocation that was embarrassing to hear. Park Seungwoo, who was watching, looked annoyed. Yoo-hyun also felt like stepping in, feeling irritated. Then he saw a familiar face in the distance. He raised his hand slightly and signaled him toe over. Cho Jebin, who had no idea what was going on, kept babbling like a runaway calf. ¡°Wow, you must be happy to rack up mileage? Do you want some of mine?¡± ¡°Where¡¯s the dog barking¡­¡± Even in a situation that would damage his mental health, Kim Hyunmin was savvy. He acted like it was nothing, and even provoked him. He had the experience of facing group leaders, managers, and team leaders. Cho Jebin raised his eyebrows at his attitude. ¡°Huh? Don¡¯t you know that rank matters in thepany?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be ridiculous. Even in the army, they¡¯re all old men if they¡¯re from another unit. And I don¡¯t deal with ugly guys, okay?¡± ¡°Hey, I¡¯m way better than you.¡± ¡°Look at this guy. He¡¯s so handsome that I have to treat him like a brother. Look, brother.¡± He even had the audacity to bow to Yoo-hyun, who looked young at a nce. ¡°Yeah, little brother.¡± ¡°Kheup.¡± When Yoo-hyun epted it cheekily, Park Seungwoo burst intoughter. That also irritated Cho Jebin. He scolded them with a red face. ¡°What are you doing? Where do you get off ying around?¡± ¡°Shut up, bastard. People are looking.¡± As Kim Hyunmin said, his voice was so loud that the audience around them nced at them. ¡°This is¡­¡± He lowered his voice with a sigh and growled. But it was toote. Among the audience, there was someone who had appeared on the main news of Our Daily. He was Hyun Gijung, the vice president who gave the keynote speech today. ¡°What¡¯s themotion?¡± ¡°What are you¡­ Oh. Vi, vice president.¡± Cho Jebin turned his head and saw Hyun Gijung standing behind him. He was startled. ¡°Hello.¡± The people who were upying the spot bowed their heads in front of Hyun Gijung. Of course, Yoo-hyun was among them. When Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes moved forward, he met Kim Sungdeuk¡¯s eyes. He pointed to his face with his index finger and smiled. He made it clear that he brought him here. He was a funny guy. Meanwhile, Hyun Gijung stepped forward and asked sternly. ¡°Where are you from?¡± ¡°A, appliance division.¡± ¡°Your name is Cho Jebin?¡± ¡°I, I¡¯m sorry.¡± When Hyun Gijung grabbed his name tag, Cho Jebin bent his waist. Regardless, Hyun Gijung asked Kim Hyunmin. ¡°Kim, what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°I was happy to see an old colleague.¡± ¡°Really? I thought you were having a fight with a fellow employee.¡± ¡°Why would I? He¡¯s my colleague.¡± Kim Hyunmin put his arm around Cho Jebin¡¯s shoulder with a good-natured smile. Yoo-hyunughed inwardly. ¡®He¡¯s different.¡¯ It was a minus to make a fuss in such a situation. Rather, this calm attitude gave him trust from his boss. He didn¡¯t know if he really intended it, but Hyun Gijung would probably like him more. That¡¯s why Hyun Gijung asked him with a softer expression. ¡°Is that so? Is that right?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, yes. Ye, yes.¡± ¡°Good. You should rely on each other as colleagues.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± When Hyun Gijung patted Cho Jebin¡¯s shoulder, he bent his waist again. Kim Hyunmin casually put his hand on the back of Cho Jebin¡¯s head and rubbed it. Thump. Thump. It seemed like he put some force into his hand. Then Hyun Gijung reached out and picked out the names of the people. ¡°Ah, Kim Hyunmin. Park Seungwoo. Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes, vice president.¡± ¡°Thanks to you, the exhibition went well. Thank you.¡± What followed was a sign of gratitude. The vice president came in person and called their names and thanked them. Cho Jebin should have been flustered as his mouth opened wide. But Kim Hyunmin responded with his usual ease. ¡°No, it¡¯s all thanks to the support of the phone division.¡± Yoo-hyun stuck out his tongue. ¡®Is he really the same person?¡¯ He wondered how the person who was talking nonsense until yesterday could change so much. His reaction was so neat that Yoo-hyun admitted it. Hyun Gijung smiled at his words. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s nice of you to think so. Ah, Kim. You¡¯re going to talk about the color phone in the media?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m going to interview as an excellent case of the internal contest.¡± ¡°Good. Then do well on behalf of thepany.¡± Hyun Gijung left with a smile. Kim Sungdeuk hesitated for a moment and said. ¡°I¡¯ll let you know when the interview timees.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted him and Kim Sungdeuk quickly moved on. After the phone division staff left. Cho Jebin was sweating profusely and looked restless as he crossed his legs. Kim Hyunmin reached out with a rxed expression. ¡°Colleague, it was nice to see you.¡± ¡°Huh? Uh¡­¡± ¡°Bastard, straighten up. You¡¯re a team leader.¡± He pped Cho Jebin¡¯s back with his other hand. ¡°Ye, yeah.¡± ¡°Have a good life at work. Fighting.¡± He smiled and left. Yoo-hyun and Park Seungwoo followed him. Kim Hyunmin¡¯s back looked bigger than usual today. As Yoo-hyun moved his steps, he heard Kim Hyunmin¡¯s voice. ¡°Interview? What are you talking about?¡± ¡°Our team members did it.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Good. Very good.¡± Kim Hyunmin smiled meaningfully. Oh Eunbi, the reporter who watched the whole process, blinked. ¡®Did he n it?¡¯ She saw it clearly. The young employee raised his hand and called Kim Sungdeuk. He conveyed the situation with his eyes, so Kim Sungdeuk could bring Hyun Gijung, who was next to him. Thanks to that, he naturally led the boss¡¯s pride fight to victory. How could he do that in that situation? Oh Eunbi tilted her head. At first, it was just curiosity. She was curious about the identity of the subtle feeling he gave off when their eyes met. But the more she looked, the more amazing it felt. That¡¯s when it happened. He turned his head and met Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. ¡®Did he smile?¡¯ He smiled lightly and left the Hansung Electronics booth with his colleague. His pace was like telling her to follow him. It was a reporter¡¯s instinct. Chapter 156: Chapter 156: Chapter 156 Reporter Oh Eun-bi grabbed her camera and walked away. The main booth was divided into A, B, and C sections. A was the exhibition hall of arge-scale home appliancepany, B was the electronic product exhibition hallbined with cars, and C was the exhibition hall of parts and smallpanies. By the way, the exhibition of Hansung Electronics LCD business unit was held at the private booth on the third floor, not the main booth. Reporter Oh Eun-bi tilted her head. ¡®B section? Is he just going to look around?¡¯ He moved to the B section after leaving the A section. It seemed irrelevant, so reporter Oh Eun-bi thought it was unexpected. He stopped at the ce where Hyunil Automobile¡¯s new car was exhibited, passing through the central road of the exhibition hall. There was a smallpany that opened a booth jointly with Hyunil Automobile. NaviTime. Reporter Oh Eun-bi knew thepany well. She had interviewed NaviTime¡¯s president Jung Yeon-sik a while ago. She remembered him as a very progressive and passionate president. That was when. ¡°Long time no see. You still look good. Hahaha.¡± ¡°Nice to meet you.¡± President Jung Yeon-sik hugged him warmly andughed heartily. ¡°What the hell?¡± Their rtionship looked too close to be dismissed as a superior-subordinate rtionship. And that was not all. He smiled and greeted the people of Hyunil Automobile as if he knew them. ¡°It feels like I¡¯m doing paparazzi.¡± She muttered from a distance. She could have just approached him and asked what was going on, but she felt like she shouldn¡¯t. It was her intuition that had been rolling in this field for quite a while. Yoo-hyun, who had a short conversation, left the B section and moved to the C section. The first ce he visited was the Semi Electronics booth. He greeted the staff warmly at the ce where various MP3s and media devices were exhibited. He didn¡¯t look like he was usually close. Then, a man came out of the inner space surrounded by partitions. He looked like he had a high rank at a nce. The man who saw Yoo-hyun btedly ran over and grabbed his hand. ¡°Oh, nice to see you again.¡± ¡°Nice to meet you, sir.¡± Sir? She tilted her head slightly, hiding her body behind the partition. Aside from that, the camera shutter moved without a break. ¡°Is he a golden spoon, or what?¡± How could he meet the presidents like that unless he had a decent background? If she thought about it, she could understand why Hyun Ki-joong, the vice president, smiled at him and Kim Sung-deuk, the section chief, praised him. ¡®He must be a super golden spoon with a really great background.¡¯ She was making her own guess when Yoo-hyun left the booth and moved again. The next ce he moved to was D&Tech, an LCD equipment specialist. ¡®Is he going to meet another president?¡¯ It was a Koreanpany, so it was possible. But this time, he just looked around the inside of the exhibition hall. Then he exchanged a few words with the staff. He didn¡¯t have the bright expression he showed earlier. He seemed to deliberately keep his distance. Then, a man with a Hansung Electronics name tag entered the booth. The man who met Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes looked at him with a cold gaze. Yoo-hyun greeted him politely and took a paper bag with a pamphlet and a business card of the D&Tech staff. And he moved his seat again. The next ce he visited was JS. It was a Germanpany that supplied liquid crystal materials for LCDs, a cosmetic raw material processingpany. It was the ce where he gave the keynote speech today. He talked with the JS staff. He didn¡¯t show any friendship with anyone like he did with NaviTime or Semi Electronics. But his fluent German was impressive. ¡°He speaks German well.¡± She thought he would finish quickly and leave, but he stayed in this booth for a long time. He seemed to have a conversation with all the staff in the booth. She was curious and wanted to join, but she couldn¡¯t because they were talking in German. ¡®Huh? Who is that?¡¯ Then, a familiar man entered the JS booth. It was Wang Hai Feng, the CFO of BDE, a Beijing disy specialist. Reporter Oh Eun-bi remembered his face for a reason. At the International Disy Conference earlier this year, he made a remark that he would crush the Korean LCDpanies. Also, he had a big spot next to his nose, which made him easy to remember. But strangely, the atmosphere inside changed as soon as he appeared. They all seemed to fawn over him. Then, a man came out of the partition inside the JS booth. The man, who looked like he had a high rank, bowed to Wang Hai Feng. Then, the two went into the blocked space. It was a space that was not visible from the outside. Yoo-hyun quietly looked at the room where the two entered. He looked like he came to check this scene. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± She tilted her head when. Yoo-hyun had already left the booth and was walking. Her stomach growled. It was time for lunch to pass by. She rubbed her hungry stomach and muttered. ¡°What the hell is this?¡± She should have been collecting electronic products or gift certificates from variouspanies by now. Then she got a meal from the senior executives. She reluctantly followed them to a fancy restaurant and cut a steak. Then she refused the expensive wine they handed over, saying she couldn¡¯t receive it during work hours. Eventually, she had to pretend to lose and drink a ss. ¡®Well, I¡¯d rather have a ruc sandwich.¡¯ She lost her appetite thinking of the sandwich she wanted to eat in Germany. Anyway, she wasted such an important time following the tail of a young employee. She was such a high-level talent. She followed Yoo-hyun out of pride. He had moved to an outdoor space in the corner of the second floor. It was rtively quiet there, as the exhibition hall was crowded with people. He must havee there to take a break. He had worked hard today, too. ¡°Let¡¯s rest for a bit.¡± She opened the door and followed him. The outdoor garden, decorated with various colors, contrasted with the cloudy sky. But she couldn¡¯t see Yoo-hyun. She turned her head and walked along the narrow garden path. And there she saw Yoo-hyun talking to someone. She froze at that moment. It was because she saw the face of the person he was talking to. Laura Parker. Reporter Oh Eunbi barely caught the camera that she almost dropped. Blonde hair, angr horn-rimmed sses, white gloves. She looked sophisticated at a nce. She was a fervent fan of the channel, so she couldn¡¯t miss Laura Parker. She was surprised to see her so close, but more so to see how close she was with Yoo-hyun. She even smiled, despite being famous for her poker face. Click. Click. She pressed the camera shutter button out of instinct. But at that moment, she met Laura Parker¡¯s eyes. She nodded her head as he turned to look at her, and the woman who looked like a model behind him walked over. ¡®Oh no.¡¯ Reporter Oh Eunbi, who realized toote that Laura Parker was sensitive about photos, regretted it deeply. But it was already toote. It was then. ¡°That person is¡­¡± ¡°In that case¡­¡± Yoo-hyun said something and Laura Parker suddenly nodded. Then she said something. It was loud enough to hear from afar, but it was in German and reporter Oh Eunbi couldn¡¯t understand it. Then Laura Parker raised her hand and the woman who looked like a secretary backed away. It was a sign that she would let it go this time. Reporter Oh Eunbi, who became thoughtful, bowed her head and quietly stepped back. ck. ¡®Ouch.¡¯ Her heel caught on the floor and twisted her ankle, but she didn¡¯t make a sound. She turned the corner and finally exhaled the breath she had been holding. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Then she peeked out and saw Yoo-hyun. He was still talking to Laura Parker. They even smiled and created a friendly atmosphere. They didn¡¯t care about the passing people at all. ¡°What the hell is going on.¡± Reporter Oh Eunbi couldn¡¯t understand it at all. She checked the camera just in case. Laura Parker¡¯s face was clear on the small LCD screen. And when she turned her head again, the two people had disappeared. A littleter. Yoo-hyun approached reporter Oh Eunbi, who was standing with a nk look on her face. ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°What? Did you see a ghost?¡± ¡°No, no.¡± She looked around. Yoo-hyun spoke as if he read her mind. ¡°Laura Parker left first.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± ¡°And please don¡¯t use Laura Parker¡¯s photo.¡± ¡°What? Oh, yes. Of course, I should.¡± She swallowed hard and blurted out polite words without knowing. She felt like the young man in front of her was a huge mountain. He was just smiling, but it was an overwhelming feeling. The big mountain slowly opened his mouth. ¡°I¡¯ll arrange a separate interview for you.¡± ¡°Huh. With, with Laura Parker?¡± ¡°She¡¯s a bit busy now, so maybe tomorrow.¡± ¡°Wh, who are you really¡­¡± Instead of answering, Yoo-hyun chuckled and took out a sandwich from his paper bag. ¡°You haven¡¯t eaten, have you?¡± It was the arug sandwich she wanted. And it was exactly the product of the restaurant she wanted. Reporter Oh Eunbi took the sandwich that Yoo-hyun handed her with a nk expression. ¡°When did you¡­¡± ¡°Do you want to eat together?¡± He smiled brightly. Yoo-hyun remembered the past when he ate the sandwich. It was a yearter from now, in 2008, the news that reporter Oh Eunbi wrote. -Hansung Electronics LCD massive technology leak. China was behind it. -DN Tech, turned out to be a Trojan horse sent by China. Hansung Electronics got screwed this time. -JS of Germany, turned out to be a Chinesepany. They stole all the core personnel of Hansung Electronics LCD. -China¡¯s LCD dominance. They will soon overtake Korea. The title was not urate, but it was a simr feeling. He remembered it because it was a news that made the whole country noisy, not just Hansung Electronics. At that time, he only knew the name of the reporter. He was not in a position to be acquainted with the reporter. He met reporter Oh Eunbi muchter. It was when Hansung Disy wasunched and Yoo-hyun, who belonged to the group strategy room, was at the forefront of restructuring. -You¡¯re going to spin off Hansung Disy like this? You¡¯re already losing to China, aren¡¯t you? Mr. Director, is that really the right thing to do? Answer me. She boldly shoved the microphone at Yoo-hyun. Her tone was harsh. The fierce look of that time ovepped with the face of reporter Oh Eunbi, who secretly picked up the cheese that fell on herp and ate it. She nced at Yoo-hyun and said. ¡°Haha, it¡¯s a waste.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m d you enjoyed it.¡± ¡°Of course. I was starving from following you around¡­ I mean, I was hungry since I met you by chance.¡± ¡°Here you go.¡± Yoo-hyun quietly handed reporter Oh Eunbi a napkin. She quickly took out a hand mirror and checked her face, then bowed her head and wiped her mouth with the napkin. ¡°Ahem. They say it¡¯s good to eat heartily.¡± ¡°Oh, yes.¡± Was she always this bright? Yoo-hyun looked at reporter Oh Eunbi with curiosity. Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Chapter 157 She was very aggressive in his memory, and never backed down once she bit into something. With her tenacious spirit, she had climbed up to the position of editor-in-chief at our newspaper. He had never seen her look so meek before. After finishing her sandwich, reporter Oh Eun-bi even cleaned up his te with her own hands. She asked him as she packed her stuff. ¡°Where are you going now?¡± ¡°The Ilsung Electronics booth.¡± ¡°Oh? I¡¯m going there too. Because of the visit from vice president Shin Myung-ho?¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Hey, your acting is really awkward. You know everything and pretend to be clueless. Well, it¡¯s not bad. I like men with secrets.¡± What was she talking about? Yoo-hyun stood up from his seat and answered firmly. ¡°I have a girlfriend.¡± ¡°So what? A goalkeeper doesn¡¯t stop a goal?¡± She followed him and shrugged her shoulders. ¡°I don¡¯t date older women.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you know that age gap is the trend?¡± ¡°There should be some gap, at least.¡± ¡°Huh? Do you know how old I am?¡± He dodged the question. ¡°Twenty-eight?¡± ¡°Oh. Really? How did you know?¡± ¡°¡­¡± How did she shave off five years? He had a lot to say, but he didn¡¯t bother to open his mouth. Sometimes, a white lie was necessary. Buzzing. The Ilsung Electronics booth was bigger and more crowded than the Hanseong Electronics one. It felt like they had put a lot of effort into the exhibition. ¡°They¡¯reing.¡± ¡°Yes. I know.¡± Reporter Oh Eun-bi, who had been taking pictures of the Ilsung Electronics booth, whispered to him as she approached his side. He had already sensed it and moved his feet. The staff members with walkie-talkies moved quickly. They asked for the visitors¡¯ understanding and cleared some space. They surrounded the area with cutting tape with the Ilsung Electronics logo. Then, a stage was set up in front of the multi-screen made of LCD TVs. The ce where Yoo-hyun stood was right in front of the cutting tape. He could see the stage clearly without any obstruction. Reporter Oh Eun-bi eximed. ¡°Wow, Yoo-hyun, you have a good eye. You got a great spot.¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to the press seats?¡± ¡°Why would I go there? I need to get some pictures from different angles.¡± She didn¡¯t go to the press seats that were arranged on both sides of the stage. She didn¡¯t seem to have any intention of going there in the first ce. It was what he had expected, so he didn¡¯t try to stop her. That was when. Someone walked from behind. Click. Click. At the same time, the cameras of the domestic media started to make shutter sounds. The first to appear was president Jo Min-tae of Ilsung Electronics. The two heads of Ilsung Electronics¡¯ main business units, wireless and video, followed him. Reporter Oh Eun-bi said to Yoo-hyun. ¡°President Jo Min-tae, the big shot who raised Ilsung Electronics. A legend of a sryman, I guess.¡± ¡°You seem to know him well.¡± ¡°He¡¯s famous, you know. I¡¯ve interviewed him a few times. The same goes for the two behind him. Well, they don¡¯t get along well these days.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°As you know, Ilsung and we are not on good terms. Oh? Here theye.¡± She suddenly lifted her camera. He turned his head and saw the staff in suits making way. They all looked like they were going to war. He definitely felt that the person who cameter was more important than the one who came earlier. The three who came first bowed their heads to the man who arrivedte. The man epted their greetings as a matter of course and shook hands with them one by one. He was a man Yoo-hyun knew very well. ¡°His name is Choi Min-yong. He¡¯s thirty-five in Korean age. He¡¯s the head of the management nning office and an executive director of Ilsung Electronics. But why does the president bow to an executive director?¡± ¡°I wonder.¡± ¡°Hey, your reaction is so dull. Well, it¡¯s obvious, because he¡¯s the crown prince of Ilsung. And he¡¯s the nephew of chairman Choi Jin-chul. Wow¡­ I envy him. A super golden spoon.¡± ¡°He¡¯s cool.¡± Reporter Oh Eun-bi sighed and looked at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Do you have any hidden¡­?¡± ¡°Absolutely not.¡± Yoo-hyun cut off her suspicion. He didn¡¯t need to be misunderstood anymore. He had already seeded in attracting her curiosity. But reporter Oh Eun-bi still showed her curiosity. ¡°Well, I¡¯ll find outter. Now, the main characters areing.¡± She said that at the moment. The man with a good posture and a neat haircut showed up on the path made by the staff. He was vice president Shin Myung-ho of Hanseong Electronics. He was walking and talking with someone. ¡°The vice president, you must know him, and the person next to him is deputy minister Park Hee-soo of the Ministry of Industry. He likes the spotlight, you know.¡± Behind them, the two heads of Hanseong Electronics¡¯ main business units and the officials of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy followed. Yoo-hyun listened to reporter Oh Eun-bi¡¯s livementary with one ear and focused on the man who came at the end. Director Jung Woo-hyuk. He was the current director of the innovation growth office of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and the future minister. And. ¡®He¡¯s also the future husband of the president of Ilsung Electronics.¡¯ Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t miss the eye contact between director Jung Woo-hyuk and manager Nam Yoon-jin, who was standing outside the cutting tape. It was a fact that most of the people here didn¡¯t know. Maybe only the high-ranking officials of Ilsung Electronics or deputy minister Park Hee-soo knew it. Considering that one of them was a director and the other was a manager at a young age. The cartel between Ilsung Electronics and the Ministry of Industry was already formed around these two people. But that didn¡¯t matter. He didn¡¯te here topete with Ilsung Electronics. Right now, Yoo-hyun needed Director Jung Woo-hyuk more than anyone. He was the most important key to solving this problem. Camera shes exploded incessantly. In front of them, Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho and Director Choi Min-yong shook hands. The second generation of Hansung Group and the younger brother of the current chairman. The crown prince of Ilsung Group and the heir to the next chairman position. It was a meeting of two dragons. Reporter Oh Eun-bi, who was watching quietly, said a word. ¡°It¡¯s a meeting of the royal families. But why don¡¯t the third generation of Hansung show up?¡± ¡°I¡¯m really curious.¡± ¡°Yes. This time, I¡¯ll give you 1% sincerity.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Reporter Oh Eun-bi smiled and said to Yoo-hyun, who was silent. ¡°This is a bitplicated, but to put it simply, it¡¯s because of the new chairman¡¯s policy?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°That family is famous for doing the sessor workter. The first chairman did too. Well, Ilsung only has Director Choi, but there are two potential sessors there. The second one is a daughter, so exclude her.¡± ¡°What about the youngest?¡± ¡°Hey, he¡¯s too green and has a bad reputation, so he¡¯s out, and thepetition between the first and the third is likely. By age, the first one, but he¡¯s the child of the previous wife¡­¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression hardened slightly, and Reporter Oh Eun-bi changed the subject. ¡°Oh, you don¡¯t like this kind of talk?¡± ¡°No. Keep going.¡± ¡°Well, the new chairman¡¯s wife is still healthy, so the third one is likely. He¡¯s young, but that¡¯s a w.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°It¡¯s interesting, right? Anyway, the behind-the-scenes stories of the chaebols are really interesting. This is a money-making story, but if you write it carelessly, your neck could fly off, so you can¡¯t write it. Tsk tsk.¡± Reporter Oh Eun-bi pped her neck with her hand and clicked her tongue. Then she looked at the two people in the center of the stage and tilted her head. ¡°But the atmosphere is not good, is it?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Look at that. Director Choi¡¯s face hardens every time Vice Chairman Shin speaks. They¡¯re having a nerve war.¡± She was right. Behind the hypocritical greetings captured by the camera, the whispers of the two people crossed. They couldn¡¯t hear clearly, but their expressions were definitely sharp. They were smiling on the outside, but sharpening their knives on the inside. ¡°It¡¯s going to be noisy at this exhibition. You know what? When Hansung and Ilsung fight with their products, the media fight with their pens. But the power of those pens is amazing.¡± ¡°You¡¯re amazing. So, Reporter Oh, are you on Hansung¡¯s side?¡± ¡°I¡¯m rooting for Hansung in my heart.¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard to say thank you as a mere employee.¡± Yoo-hyun, who answered with a polite remark, knew. Reporter Oh Eun-bi¡¯s words were pure nonsense. He knew well that it was a connection between newspapers. Yoo-hyun chuckled, and Reporter Oh Eun-bi, who felt awkward, patted his shoulder. ¡°But why are you really here? I thought you might have a meeting with the executives, but that¡¯s not it either.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not time for that yet, is it?¡± ¡°Then why are you here?¡± ¡°I just came to check something.¡± Yoo Hyun looked at Director Jung Woo Hyuk again. He was the person who had led the investigation of the incident that had exploded in 2008. -The Ministry of Industry had been monitoring the leakage of talent from Hanseong Electronics sincest year. They also captured the suspicious behavior of JS at the European exhibition and delivered their opinion to Hanseong Electronics. His appearance on the 9 o¡¯clock news shed in Yoo Hyun¡¯s memory. -Despite that, Hanseong Electronics waste in responding. The national core project was stolen by China, and it was none other than Hanseong Electronics¡¯cency. He criticized Hanseong Electronics on the broadcast. The news had a huge impact. All the executives who were even slightly rted to the incident stripped off their clothes. It was a natural measure. Yoo Hyun¡¯s team, where he had been dispatched, suffered direct damage, but he didn¡¯t me them. However. They should have gotten rid of the people properly. Director Lee Kyung Hoon, who had caused the trouble, and some of the key yers survived, and only the mediocre ones were cut off. The sparks flew to the people who worked hard. He didn¡¯t know it then, but he knew it now. Yoo Hyun wanted to fix this. If possible, he wanted to cut out the rotten parts cleanly before the situation got worse. That¡¯s why he needed Director Jung Woo Hyuk. What about him? Yoo-hyun had been sharpening his knife at Hansung Electronics, so he had to move whenever a case broke out. He couldn¡¯t ignore the bait that Yoo-hyun would throw at him, because he would stop at nothing to be a minister. Then what kind of bait should he throw at Director Jung Woo-hyuk? He still needed a little device to blow up this cold case. Yoo-hyun simted various scenarios in his head. That¡¯s when reporter Oh Eun-bi, who was packing her luggage, asked him. ¡°What are you thinking so hard about?¡± ¡°Nothing.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at her. Reporter Oh Eun-bi. She looked like a pushover, but she was someone he could trust when it came to passion for work. She wasn¡¯t originally one of his options. He deliberately won her favor because he needed her help. Maybe thanks to her, he could handle the job more easily. ¡®If only that were possible, that would be perfect.¡¯ Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes slowly curved into a crescent. At ate hour after the sun had set. Yoo-hyun dragged his tired body back to his hotel room. There were so many things he had to worry about to prepare properly. ¡°It¡¯s not easy.¡± He let out a small sigh, unpacked his luggage in the room, and sat down on the bed. The redmp on thendline phone next to the bed blinked. It indicated that there was an unconfirmed voice message. Yoo-hyun picked up the receiver and checked the message. Two? -Yoo-hyun, I¡¯ll buy something delicious, so don¡¯t be sad that we¡¯re not here. Okay? If you¡¯re bored, y with Young-gil. He¡¯s whining that he has a cold. The first voice he heard was that of Deputy Kim Hyun-min. He had already confirmed it by text message, but he seemed to have left a voice message because he was worried. ¡°Have fun, then.¡± Except for Yoo-hyun and Deputy Kim Young-gil, the other part members were on a sightseeing trip around the area. Maybe they were near Potsdam Square at this time of day? They all liked shopping, after all. -Oppa. Isn¡¯t that too much? I never thought I¡¯d end up working here. Really, ugh¡­ The next message was his younger sister Han Jae-hee¡¯sint. Chapter 158: Chapter 158: Chapter 158 He felt a pang in his chest at the sound of his sister¡¯s voice, which started with a high tone and ended with a sigh. ¡°Did I make youe for nothing?¡± Yoo-hyun recalled the sight of Han Jaehee, whom he met at the exhibition hall this morning. His sister, who came in an open car, was mesmerized by the dazzling scenery inside the hall. She was especially moved to tears when she saw the color phone disy. It was good until then. Until Kim Sungdeuk, the manager, told Jang Hyemin, the senior, about Yoo-hyun and Lora Parker¡¯s rtionship. Especially when he said that Yoo-hyun would meet Lora Parker at this exhibition hall. Lora Parker. As soon as that word came out, Jang Hyemin¡¯s eyes rolled back. And when Yoo-hyun added a word, she was fired up. She grabbed Han Jaehee¡¯s hand and went straight to the hotel room. She wanted to execute what Yoo-hyun had said right away. Yoo-hyun decided to think positively. He coulde to Germany next time. But he didn¡¯t have many chances to meet the person he admired here. Of course, Han Jaehee didn¡¯t know much about Lora Parker, but she was someone she would have to know someday if she continued to design. Yoo-hyun nodded and went to the mart. He had someone to take care of. Knock knock knock. When he knocked on the next room¡¯s door, a dying voice came out. -Hello. ¡°It¡¯s Yoo-hyun.¡± The door opened, and Kim Younggil, the assistant manager, appeared in his pajamas. His face was pale and sickly, as if he had a bad cold. ¡°Did you eat?¡± ¡°Yeah. You?¡± ¡°I did too.¡± He looked around the room and saw a lot of food. The part-timers had already taken care of him once. Kim Younggil asked. ¡°Why don¡¯t you go out. Cough cough.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t go out when you¡¯re sick. I came to keep youpany.¡± ¡°Oh,e on.¡± Yoo-hyun sat Kim Younggil on the sofa. Then he boiled some water in the coffee pot and made some tea. The fragrant smell filled the room. ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± ¡°It¡¯s German cold tea. Try it. It¡¯s good for you.¡± He put a bag on the small table between the sofas. ¡°And this is cold candy. Eat it when you¡¯re bored, and this is for bathing. Put it in the tub. It¡¯ll make you feel better.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh¡­ Thank you.¡± Kim Younggil looked at Yoo-hyun with a flustered expression. His eyes were a mix of gratitude and guilt. ¡°What are you talking about? It¡¯s nothingpared to what you¡¯ve done for me.¡± ¡°Me? Don¡¯t say that. What have I done for you?¡± What do you mean? If Kim Younggil hadn¡¯t run to Yoo-hyun, the president, and told him about Kwon Sejung¡¯s death. If he hadn¡¯t yelled so sharply. Could Yoo-hyun be here now? He knew that, so he could say with confidence. ¡°You¡¯ve done a lot. And you¡¯ll do more.¡± ¡°Huh? Haha¡­ I¡¯ll have to work hard.¡± ¡°Not hard, but well.¡± ¡°You know, you sound like our manager.¡± Kim Younggil pouted at Yoo-hyun¡¯s cheeky answer. Theyughed lightly and ate some cold candy together. The bitter and sweet taste blended well. Yoo-hyun eased the awkward atmosphere with some product-rted talk. ¡°You know, the thing we exhibited today¡­¡± ¡°Oh, that? Well, the thing is¡­¡± As expected, Kim Younggil poured out his words as if he had been waiting. He coughed asionally, but his speech was almost uninterrupted. It was a chatter unlike the quiet and taciturn Kim Younggil. ¡®He really loves his work.¡¯ Kim Younggil was not an engineer by profession, but by nature. He was close to an engineer who was good at analyzing and evaluating. That aspect made him more special in this team. Of course, he didn¡¯t know that yet. Yoo-hyun hoped that he would get a proper evaluation someday. He wanted to give him a fair chance, like he did for Park Seungwoo. But before that, there was something he wanted to check. Yoo-hyun naturally steered the topic to Apple. ¡°It would have been nice if Apple had participated in the exhibition.¡± ¡°They don¡¯t need to. They let others do the exhibition for them.¡± Many small and medium-sizedpanies that came to the exhibition disyed products that werepatible with Apple products. Among the audiopanies, there were few that didn¡¯t bring products that supported Apple Pod and Apple Phone. It was as if the whole world was exhibiting for Apple. ¡°That¡¯s right. Apple is definitely special. So is Apple Phone.¡± ¡°I felt it too, while working with them. They have a lot of power. I think they¡¯ll sell well in Korea when they¡¯re released.¡± ¡°The media was negative, though?¡± ¡°Well, I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s because I worked with Apple, but I feel like they¡¯re leading the era.¡± ¡°I see.¡± He was relieved. With this mindset, he wouldn¡¯t give up on the Apple Phone panel first. Then Kim Younggil, who was drinking tea, said quietly. ¡°But still, will it be as sessful as the color phone?¡± ¡°It hasn¡¯t evene out yet.¡± ¡°I think it will be sessful. Apple Phone is still a bit hard for people to use, but the color phone feels familiar. And the price is very cheap.¡± He had worked with him, but the most noticeable one was Park Seungwoo. It was hard to ept the sess of a junior right below him, even if he was a gentleman. He might have felt some jealousy in his heart. ¡°Park is amazing. Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re amazing too. I learned a lot from watching you.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? I¡¯m learning more from you.¡± ¡°No, I mean it.¡± Even so, Kim Younggil took care of his junior. Yoo-hyun knew that he was sincere in his words. Kim Younggil was that kind of person. ¡°It will change soon. The color phone is just a passing thing. I think Apple will rule the world after that.¡± ¡°Yeah. Then I should pay more attention. Hehe.¡± ¡°Of course. You¡¯re the person in charge.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just a person in charge, nothing more.¡± In 2009, when the Apple Phone 3 was released in Korea, the term smartphone finally pushed aside UMPC and PDA and became the main one. In 2010, when the Apple Phone 4 was released, it caused a worldwide sensation. Thanks to that, Hansung Electronics LCD division made a big leap. It was natural that the person in charge received a lot of benefits. But the person in charge at that time was not Kim Younggil. It was Shin Chanyong, the manager, and Yoo-hyun who pushed him out of the Apple position and took the fruits. It was the past that Yoo-hyun wanted to fix. ¡°I don¡¯t know how it will turn out, but I wish we could make something amazing like this together then.¡± ¡°I have a feeling it will be great.¡± ¡°Haha, Yoo-hyun, you have a good sense. I hope so too.¡± Kim Younggil chuckled and Yoo-hyunughed along. There was no awkwardness in theirughter. The eyes that faced each other also looked lively. He felt that they had be closer. Ding dong. Ding dong. Then the doorbell rang. Kim Hyunmin, the manager¡¯s voice, sounded from behind the door. -We¡¯re here. ¡°Just a moment.¡± ¡°Open up quickly.¡± Yoo-hyun hurried up and got up at Kim Hyunmin¡¯s urging. ¡°I have a feeling we¡¯re going to have a drink here?¡± ¡°No way. We¡¯ve been working for two days straight.¡± ¡°Do you want to bet?¡± ¡°No. I lost to youst time and I have a lot of food to buy.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled at Kim Younggil, who shook his head. He opened the door. ng. There were part-timers in front of the door, as expected. ¡°Oh, look at you two men cozying up.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go in.¡± Kim Hyunmin entered, and Park Seungwoo and Lee Chanho followed naturally. They all had their hands full of stuff. Half of it was alcohol. Kim Hyunmin saw Kim Younggil¡¯s flustered expression and made a preemptive strike. ¡°Hey, hey, you know that J?ger (short for J?germeister, a type of alcohol) is a German liquor, right?¡± ¡°Huh? What does that have to do with anything?¡± ¡°What do you mean? J?ger is good for colds. That¡¯s why we bought it.¡± J?germeister did taste like herbal medicine. But would a 35-degree alcohol be good for a cold? It was as unbelievable as drinking soju with red pepper powder. Kim Hyunmin read Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes and shrugged his shoulders. ¡°That¡¯s what they say.¡± ¡°Well, I guess we can¡¯t help it.¡± Well, what can we do. It was Yoo-hyun¡¯s fault for buttoning up wrong. They were already set up for a game. Maybe he would see this scene throughout this business trip. Yoo-hyun shook his head and joined them as if nothing had happened. ¡°Come on, make some room. It¡¯s tight here.¡± ¡°Puhahahahaha.¡± The sound ofughter filled the air with the moonlight as the backdrop. The next morning. The start of the second day of the exhibition was apanied by a provocative news. The news did not specify a target. But the people who saw the news naturally thought of onepany. -If it¡¯s not Japan, Taiwan, or China, then where? -Did Hansung do it to get an award? -?? There¡¯s no such content in the article. -Look at the content. The onlypany that canpete with Ilseong is Hansung. -Hansung¡¯s slim TV won the best innovation award. -That¡¯s ridiculous. How can they steal from each other because ofpetition? That was not all. From TV, washing machine, to phone, the same content continued. In short, since the meeting between the heads of Hansung and Ilseong yesterday, the products of bothpanies were exposed andpared. There were many critical and stimting articles. A silent war was going on behind the scenes. Yoo-hyun watched the situation and snickered. ¡°It¡¯s going to be a mess.¡± Contrary to his words, it was time to move. In front of the private room F on the third floor of the exhibition hall. Reporters gathered to attend the private exhibition of Hansung Electronics LCD division. Soon the private room door opened and a guide came out and greeted them. ¡°Hello. I sincerely thank the reporters from the Asian media for your precious time.¡± Then he led the reporters into the room. Click click. As soon as the reporters entered the room, the camera shutter sound rang everywhere. There were many LCD panels, but the transparent refrigerator-style LCD, the 10-millimeter-thickrge LCD panel, and the bending small OLED panel were especially eye-catching. The performance of hitting the small OLED panel with a hammer and not breaking it was also good. At that moment. Yoo-hyun was watching the reporters from the corner of the exhibition hall. He clearly saw the Taiwanese reporter who was looking at the panels very carefully. Unlike other reporters who captured the whole exhibition hall with their cameras, he observed each panel in detail. He even carried a loupe (magnifying ss) and tried to examine the pixel structure inside the panel. His touch was different too. He carefully touched the exterior and checked the seams of the nuts and joints. A normal reporter wouldn¡¯t be that detailed. Chapter 159: Chapter 159: Chapter 159 There was one more decisive thing. Yoo-hyun remembered the reporter¡¯s face. He had seen him yesterday at the Ilsung Electronics booth, lurking around Nam Yoon-jin, the person in charge. Of course, he didn¡¯t have a camera then. Instead, he had a name tag with the Ilsung Electronics logo on his neck. Snicker. Yoo-hyun smiled coldly. It was interesting. He could clearly see why he was hiding his identity and pretending to be a reporter. He wanted to find any weakness in the Hanseong Electronics panel and make it into a news story. It was amon trick amongpanies, so Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t bother to stop him. But there was something he wanted to check. How would Lee Kyung-hoon, the director, react? He hadn¡¯t finished what he was preparing behind the scenes. He was in a hurry, but he was tied to the exhibition hall because of the nerve war between Hanseong and Ilsung. And he had drifted away from the center because of the color phone incident. He wanted to make a ssh and get some attention, but he had nothing to do, so he was frustrated. He had to set the stage. He had to give him a one-way ticket to hell. Yoo-hyun approached Lee Kyung-hoon, the director, without hesitation. ¡°Team leader.¡± ¡°Tell me.¡± Yoo-hyun spoke under the cold gaze of Lee Kyung-hoon, the director. ¡°Sir, the Taiwanese reporter in front of therge slim panel, he¡¯s an Ilsung Electronics employee.¡± ¡°¡­ Ilsung Electronics? Are you sure?¡± ¡°Yes. I saw him at the exhibition hall yesterday.¡± Lee Kyung-hoon, the director, asked with a cold expression. ¡°What if you¡¯re wrong?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll have to apologize.¡± ¡°How do you know?¡± ¡°It looks like he has two name tags stacked on his neck. You need to take off the front one or check his ID.¡± For a moment, a trace of doubt crossed Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s face. It wasn¡¯t because he didn¡¯t like Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. It was because he was calcting whether this would benefit him or not. After a brief thought, he nced at the reporters who were gathered and said. ¡°Do you realize how risky this is?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s why I was wondering if I should tell the exhibition manager.¡± ¡°Then why did you tell me?¡± At Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s suspicious question, Yoo-hyun moistened his mouth and said. ¡°I thought it would be better to go through you first.¡± ¡°Haha, yes. There¡¯s a procedure. That was not a bad choice.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Lee Kyung-hoon put his hand on Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder. Yoo-hyun felt a chill. It was the feeling of a hypocrite. He looked like a good boss who wanted to take responsibility for his subordinate. But he knew too well that it wasn¡¯t. Yoo-hyunughed inwardly at his unchanged appearance. Lee Kyung-hoon called the general affairs team member who was in charge of the exhibition. Then he wrapped up Yoo-hyun¡¯s opinion as if it was his own. ¡°Actually¡­¡± ¡°Wow, is that true?¡± ¡°Check it out quickly.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The general affairs team member¡¯s expression hardened as he listened. It was a sensitive situation, so he seemed to take it very seriously. He got the consent of the TV sales marketing manager who was in charge of therge slim panel, and approached the Taiwanese reporter. Yoo-hyun and Lee Kyung-hoon followed him. Click, click. The reporters were taking pictures of the product while being guided. They didn¡¯t care who was behind them. The general affairs team member took advantage of the gap and leaned in to check the Taiwanese reporter¡¯s name tag. He saw the corner of the one on top sticking out and nodded to Lee Kyung-hoon. Then he raised his hand to stop the guide¡¯s words and bowed politely to the reporters. ¡°Excuse me. I need to check something.¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± The reporters looked around. The general affairs team member quickly went to the Taiwanese reporter. ¡°Are you the invited reporter?¡± ¡°Why? Can¡¯t you see this?¡± The Taiwanese reporter snapped back. But his eyes showed a slight sign of panic. At that moment, Park Wan-yong, a reporter from the Geumwook Daily, stepped in. ¡°Wow, is this how Hanseong insults reporters?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not talking to you, sir.¡± ¡°Hanseong Electronics is really hopeless.¡± Despite that, Park Wan-yong spat out his displeasure in English. It was a loud voice. At the same time, several reporters who were attending the event realized that there was a problem and raised their cameras. It was an Asian regional reporter invitation event, so there were also Japanese, Taiwanese, and Chinese reporters. What if they pushed harder? It was a chance to embarrass Hanseong Electronics. Park Wan-yong, who made a decision, shouted louder. ¡°This will make a great article.¡± ¡°All I need to do is check the name tag¡­¡± ¡°Is this a police station? Why are you harassing people who have already verified their identity?¡± The Geumwook Daily reporter, a famous domestic media outlet, responded strongly, and the general affairs team member was flustered. He couldn¡¯t do anything about it, and Park Wan-yong became more confident. ¡°I can¡¯t stand this. I can¡¯t let Hanseong Electronics treat reporters like this.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant¡­¡± ¡°Then what do you mean, Kim Han-saem?¡± He even performed a stunt of pressing the camera shutter in front of him. He said he would capture the name on the name tag in the camera and put a warning on it. The general affairs team member bowed his head in a dizzying thought. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°¡­¡± At the same time, Director Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s face hardened. The situation had turned around in a strange way. Yoo-hyun was speechless. ¡°He can¡¯t even take a gift.¡± At that moment, Yoo-hyun moved reflexively. He quickly grabbed the Taiwanese reporter¡¯s name tag with his nimble fingers. ¡°What is this¡­¡± ¡°Just a moment.¡± The Taiwanese reporter didn¡¯t even realize that he was speaking Korean. Shriek. Yoo-hyun pulled out the paper in front of his name tag. Then, a name tag with a clear Ilsung Electronics logo hung from his neck. The Ilsung Electronics employee who had pretended to be a Taiwanese reporter changed his face to a nk one. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°What is this?¡± Yoo-hyun asked coldly. Then, Director Lee Kyung-hoon stepped forward at the right timing. He grabbed the Taiwanese reporter¡¯s name tag and gave Park Wan-yong, the reporter, a sharp look. ¡°Don¡¯t you have to keep your professional ethics? Don¡¯t you? Mr. Park.¡± ¡°This is¡­¡± Click. Click. Click. The Ilsung Electronics employee who didn¡¯t know what to do, Park Wan-yong, the reporter who opened his mouth in confusion, and Director Lee Kyung-hoon who delivered the final blow were captured by the camera one by one. Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, pressed the camera shutter the most diligently. Wouldn¡¯t there be a pretty interesting article soon? It was after the 40-minute reporter invitation exhibition. Choi Kang-won, the senior executive in charge of TV sales marketing, praised Director Lee Kyung-hoon. ¡°You did well, team leader. I feel so refreshed. Haha.¡± ¡°No, it was thanks to Han Yoo-hyun here who told me the truth.¡± Director Lee Kyung-hoon gave the credit to Yoo-hyun. Of course, it wasn¡¯t sincere for Yoo-hyun¡¯s sake. ¡°I know. I thought Yoo-hyun was only good at golf, but he has a good eye too? Haha.¡± ¡°I was lucky.¡± ¡°Luck is also a skill. You did well. Very well.¡± Director Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s intention was simple. He knew that Choi Kang-won, the senior executive, was close to Yoo-hyun because of their connection from the new employee training. He did this because he calcted that it would benefit him in the end. Just as he expected. Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly and gave the credit back to Director Lee Kyung-hoon. ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything well. It was all thanks to you, team leader.¡± ¡°No, it was you, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°No, team leader. Thank you.¡± ¡°Haha. You two, you look so good together. I envy the mobile group when I see this. The TV people have no feelings, no feelings.¡± ¡°Haha! You¡¯re too kind.¡± A heartyughter filled the exhibition hall. Can human emotionsst forever? It was verymon for yesterday¡¯s enemies to be today¡¯s allies. Especially when they have a big interest in front of them, the concept bes blurry. Especially for someone like Director Lee Kyung-hoon who was quick at calcting? He could flip his feelings like a coin, as if he never had any petty emotions. After Choi Kang-won, the senior executive, left, Director Lee Kyung-hoon and Yoo-hyun faced each other. Yoo-hyun greeted him first. ¡°Team leader, thank you.¡± ¡°Thank you. We have to rely on each other even in Germany.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Yoo-hyun skillfully delivered a polite remark. Director Lee Kyung-hoon also wore a mask of hypocrisy. At least for now, it was a sign that they were on the same side. ¡°But the color phone exhibitors, they¡¯ll have a hard time. The criticism from Ilsung is so harsh.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Well, does it matter? Maybe it¡¯s better to push back the schedule because of this. Haha.¡± He guessed from that remark. Director Lee Kyung-hoon still had some grudges left. Every time he spoke, he dropped some dirty crumbs of resentment. It was a fitting behavior for his level. It was obvious that Director Lee Kyung-hoon was the one who leaked the color phone internal information to Ilsung Electronics and made it into an article. He was meticulous in this area more than anyone else. He didn¡¯t care about arguing or exining. Now, he had to gain his trust more urgently. He had to push him off the cliff for sure. ¡°It¡¯ll be fine. There was a lot of criticism, so maybe there will be some good articles too?¡± ¡°Hahaha! Yeah. I hope so.¡± ¡°Thank you. Haha.¡± Yoo-hyunughed while hiding his true feelings. The eyes of the two masked men crossed in the air. Anyone could see that they were a friendly boss and subordinate. Thanks to the inte, the time for new articles to be uploaded was definitely shortened. In less than two hours, an article edited and uploaded. People tend to react more to small news that touches their emotions than to news of billions of embezzlement. The result was as expected. -Wow! How can they do such a thing between domesticpanies? -It was also on the Japanese news. What is this? -A childish mistake by the employee, they¡¯ll probably respond like that. ¡°Wow, it became a ranking news in no time.¡± Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, smiled at the rising views. It wasn¡¯t as much as the Ilsung Electronics TV theft news, but she still got a good counterattack. ¡°I should have uploaded the video of Park, the reporter, being chased by the security guard. Tsk tsk.¡± She felt sorry, but she couldn¡¯t help it. The industry practice held her back. If she persisted and nagged, she could make Park Wan-yong, the reporter, look worse, but there was something more important. It was the next article. Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, waited eagerly for the reply to her email. A minute after the email was read, she got the phone call she wanted. Ring. It was the phone call from the editor-in-chief. Chapter 160: Chapter 160: Chapter 160 The editor-in-chief asked abruptly. -Is this real? ¡°Yes. It¡¯s confirmed. I got the interview, and the channelpany gave me permission to publish it.¡± -Okay. Oh, reporter, you did very well. Let¡¯s keep it up. A littleter. Another article from our newspaper heated up the online public opinion. -What¡¯s the big deal? It¡¯s just amonpliment. -Do you know who Laura Parker is? This is a huge praise. -The color phone must be doing well. Wow, the expected price is the same as the previous folder phone. -They didn¡¯t even praise their own channel phone much, did they? This must be better than the channel phone. I¡¯m going to buy it right away. Reporter Oh Eun-bi had only interviewed Laura Parker once in the past, when the channel phone wasunched, and she had to fly all the way to France, where the channelpany was located. It was not amon thing for Laura Parker to show up at a German exhibition and endorse a specific product. Especially, the full-touch phones of bothpanies were the main products to be shown at the same time. The impact of this interview was tremendous. Even ordinary people who were not in the industry knew that. That was why positivements were pouring in. That was when. ¡°What is this?¡± Reporter Oh Eun-bi frowned at the followingments. -Why is there only news about Hansung? Are they trying to bury the theft case of Ilseong? -They must be desperate to pay money and hire Laura Parker. Anyway, Hansung is no good. -Hansung is famous for wasting money. Hansung of maniption. It was obvious that it was a work ofment bots. Sure enough, when she looked at the pastments of the writers, they were all insulting Hansung. ¡°These cockroach-like bastards need to shut their mouths.¡± Reporter Oh Eun-bi muttered, immersed in her work. The bigger thing was that she could wipe out the bots in one shot, and make the exhibition itself a victory for Hansung. If that happened? Promotion and bonus, plus a hefty reward. Her future as a reporter was bound to be smooth. Reporter Oh Eun-bi, who had high expectations, checked the time. The interview time was almost over, but Yoo-hyun hadn¡¯t arrived yet. ¡°Why isn¡¯t he here?¡± At that moment, the words became meaningless as a tall man walked from afar. Reporter Oh Eun-bi jumped up and raised her hand. ¡°Mr. Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Did you wait long?¡± ¡°Of course not. Did I say thank you enough?¡± ¡°Yes, you did.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do more. Really, really, overwhelmingly thank you. Hoho.¡± It was a great hospitality remark. He was the benefactor who got her the interview with Laura Parker. She could do more for him. Yoo-hyun smiled and said as he walked. ¡°Then please do well in our part¡¯s interview.¡± ¡°Of course, of course. You are the stars of the color phone, so you have to.¡± ¡°That¡¯s all I need.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled calmly, and reporter Oh Eun-bi cautiously opened her mouth. ¡°Can I ask you a question?¡± ¡°Yes, anytime.¡± ¡°You know Laura Parker, right? Are you close?¡± ¡°A little.¡± Reporter Oh Eun-bi pressed on, feeling that Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer was insufficient. ¡°I can understand that you got the interview with Laura Parker. But how did you get her to talk about the color phone first?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°Strange. Did Laura Parker owe you something?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun stopped walking for a moment, and reporter Oh Eun-bi flinched. ¡°Your watch is pretty.¡± ¡°Haha¡­ It¡¯s cheap, what are you talking about.¡± Reporter Oh Eun-bi smiled brightly as she heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s next words. Why did he say it was cheap when she asked if his watch was pretty? Most people had this kind of reaction when it came to watches. They often regarded watches as a symbol of sess. In that sense, watches were more than just luxury items. That was why many luxury brands wanted to enter the watch industry. But it was almost impossible for a brand without watch experience to break through the existing market and sessfully settle in. A long history proved that. Yoo-hyun moved his steps and asked. ¡°Do you remember the market reaction when the channel phone first came out?¡± ¡°Of course. Luxurious? A luxury? Something like that?¡± Reporter Oh Eun-bi, who had fixed her appearance, answered right away. ¡°But what about now?¡± ¡°Maybe it will be shaky when the full-touch phonese out, starting with the color phone. The specs are not bad, but it feels a bit old-fashioned now.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. That¡¯s why luxury brands are reluctant to enter the phone business. It won¡¯t be a luxury after a while.¡± ¡°But the channel phone is still a sess. Well, it may not live up to Laura Parker¡¯s reputation.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± As she said, the channel phone was more popr than the previous luxury phones that were only for a few extreme groups. It wasn¡¯t much, but it made a profit. But Laura Parker didn¡¯t enter the phone business for this much sess. The phone business was nothing more than a bridgehead for her. That was when. Reporter Oh Eun-bi pped her hands. She raised her voice as if she realized something. ¡°Ah, that¡¯s why you brought up the watch. So the next goal of the channel is digital watch, right? Right?¡± ¡°Do you think there is a possibility?¡± ¡°No¡­ Honestly, it seems hard. It would be more or less the same as the phone.¡± The high-pitched voice did notst long. She had seen the watch phones brought by otherpanies, including Hansung and Ilseong, at the exhibition. They were hard to operate, and there was a clear limit to cramming parts into that small space. An expensive phone was evaluated as old-fashioned after a year. The evaluation of a digital watch with rtively poor performance was bound to get worse. ¡°That¡¯s right. We can¡¯t go on like this.¡± ¡°Then what?¡± ¡°What can we do?¡± Yoo-hyun asked a meaningful question. Everyone knew that the future of digital watches was bright, but it was not an easy field. Many electronicpanies had tried to approach watches as electronic devices like phones and suffered losses. And many watchpanies had failed by just adding electronic functions to existing watches. Laura Parker¡¯s dilemma started from there. She was a watch enthusiast and had dreamed of making digital watches the main product line of the channel in the future. But she felt the limit clearly when she made the channel phone. She might have thought it was impossible. Reporter Oh Eun-bi, who had been thinking hard about Yoo-hyun¡¯s question, shook her head. ¡°I have no idea. Is it possible?¡± ¡°It may not be now, but maybe someday?¡± It was not just a casual remark. There was apany that had paved the way. Apany that maintained its luxury brand and created apletely new category of market, Apany that made watches that could be recognized as luxury even after time passed. It was Apple. After that, when Laura Parker realized the identity of digital watches and jumped into the business, her partnerpany was Hansung Electronics, and the person in charge was Yoo-hyun. So Yoo-hyun knew better than anyone what Laura Parker wanted. Reporter Oh Eun-bi pounded her chest in frustration. ¡°You¡¯re too vague. You¡¯re making me impatient. So you showed Laura Parker something about digital watches and changed her mind, right?¡± ¡°Maybe.¡± ¡°So I¡¯m curious about the details¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it¡­¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders and dodged the reporter¡¯s words. To be exact, he didn¡¯t do it alone. Senior Jang Hye-min and Han Jae-hee worked hard. Thanks to them, who locked themselves in a hotel room and drew a digital watch design that Yoo-hyun wanted in a short time, he was able to persuade her more easily. The digital watch design was very different from the existing ones. There was nothing but a screen on the watch with a rounded square shape and no bulky outer part. The watch strap that stuck like a ma contained the channel¡¯s sensibility. Instead of the usual watch hands, they put beautiful scenery on the screen. The channel logo was there, and so was the family photo. There were numbers, and there were animation characters. They made any design possible by abandoning the watch design. A creative destruction thatpletely broke the frame of the existing watch. A new category of product that could not be evaluated by the brand¡¯s ranking or cheapness. That was how Laura Parker saw the future of watches. As they talked, they arrived at their destination. ¡°Ha, I didn¡¯t get the answer I wanted.¡± ¡°There must have been an answer in the words.¡± Reporter Oh Eun-bi felt empty, but soon shook off the feeling. Anyway, the important thing was that he had persuaded Laura Parker. And he didn¡¯t even brag about his status. It was a sight that was not seen from ordinary employees. ¡®Is he really an employee?¡¯ After parting with Yoo-hyun yesterday, reporter Oh Eun-bi nagged Kim Sung-deuk, the manager, and heard his story. It was surprising that his rank was an employee, and he had not been working for half a year. And he said it was the first time he met Laura Parker at thepany. And it was only a while ago. But they became close enough to meet again at the exhibition? Just an employee? It would have been impossible if the seniors hadn¡¯t opened the way. ¡°I¡¯ll find out when I check.¡± She would surely know when she heard the voices of the seniors who worked with him. Reporter Oh Eun-bi tilted her head. The interview ce was a small conference room on the fifth floor of the exhibition hall. She entered there with Yoo-hyun. That was when. A middle-aged man with a yful face shouted at Yoo-hyun. His voice was so loud that reporter Oh Eun-bi¡¯s body flinched. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Manager, you¡¯re here already.¡± ¡°Hehe! Of course. This is an important ce.¡± Reporter Oh Eun-bi blinked her eyes as she listened to the conversation between Yoo-hyun and the manager. The man who was called the manager asked. ¡°Huh? Are you a reporter?¡± ¡°Ah, yes.¡± ¡°Haha. I¡¯m Kim Hyun-min, the manager.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m Oh Eun-bi.¡± As soon as reporter Oh Eun-bi answered, Kim Hyun-min, the manager, shouted again. ¡°Hey, what are you doing? Say hello.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± At that signal, the people next to him greeted in unison. Reporter Oh Eun-bi flinched again at the sudden situation. When Kim Hyun-min, the manager, was about to step forward again, Yoo-hyun sorted out the situation. ¡°Manager, let¡¯s sort it out first.¡± ¡°Oh, really? I have something prepared.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the manager, scratched his head as if he was sorry at Yoo-hyun¡¯s restraint. Reporter Oh Eun-bi gave a hollowugh at his appearance. It was too different from the organization she had imagined while looking at the calm Yoo-hyun. She calmed her mind and asked for permission before setting up herptop. ¡°Just a moment, I¡¯ll set it up.¡± ¡°Yes, yes. Take your time. We have plenty of time. Haha.¡± A staff member from the PR team came over and helped with the recording and equipment cement. Meanwhile, the noise continued. ¡°Manager, please don¡¯t talk nonsense this time.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s showing my face, how can I do that?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t trust you.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll do well.¡± ¡°Manager, shh.¡± It was a neat room, but even a small voice was heard. They didn¡¯t know that, and they kept talking. Reporter Oh Eun-bi opened her mouth, tilting her head. ¡°I¡¯ll start the interview now.¡± ¡°Yes. We¡¯re ready.¡± ¡°Just rx, don¡¯t be nervous. The PR team will filter out most of it.¡± ¡°Really? Wow! I was so frustrated.¡± The interview started like that. They talked about the motivation for developing the color phone, what difficulties they had, and their impressions of the exhibition. Reporter Oh Eun-bi quickly summarized the keywords while recording. How did she feel while interviewing? She definitely felt a close and strong bond. They were brighter than any organization she had seen before. Chapter 161: Chapter 161: Chapter 161 During the interview, Deputy Manager Kim Hyun-min showed a strong reaction. ¡°No, how can Ilsung do such a despicable thing? Isn¡¯t that right?¡± ¡°They are like that.¡± ¡°Ha ha! I knew you would understand me, reporter.¡± He was a bit outspoken, but the overall atmosphere was smooth. Reporter Oh Eun-bi also asked about something she was curious about personally. It was a question about Laura Parker, whom she didn¡¯t hear from Yoo-hyun. She deliberately added some spective opinions. ¡°I heard that Laura Parker mentioned the color phone in the interview because of your request, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°What? Yoo-hyun, did you ask her to do that?¡± Deputy Manager Kim Hyun-min asked and Yoo-hyun shook his head. ¡°No. There¡¯s no way I would do that.¡± ¡°Of course. There¡¯s no way. Reporter, he¡¯s so handsome and smart that he¡¯s close with Laura Parker, but¡­¡± Deputy Manager Kim Hyun-min nodded and then Park Seung-woo suddenly interjected. ¡°He¡¯s my mentee.¡± ¡°You¡¯re too fast. Anyway, he says he¡¯s not. There¡¯s no reason for him to do that. Right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Deputy Manager Kim Hyun-min said as if to confirm, and Yoo-hyun smiled and nodded. To Reporter Oh Eun-bi¡¯s eyes, there were some strange points in their conversation. It was one thing that the part-timers didn¡¯t know, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t show any sign of doing well. Shouldn¡¯t he brag about it if he did something good? Not only that. Yoo-hyun never stepped forward during the interview. He just listened quietly and gave credit to the part-timers. It seemed to Reporter Oh Eun-bi that he was considerate of the part-timers. He, the youngest. It was so unbelievable that it gave her a headache. Then, Deputy Manager Kim Hyun-min, who had been talking non-stop, said in a serious tone. ¡°Actually, to tell you the exact history, Yoo-hyun first¡­¡± ¡°Deputy Manager, no. We did it together.¡± Yoo-hyun tried to avoid it, but this time it was Chief Choi Min-hee who stepped in. ¡°When I was struggling because of Hyunil Motors¡­¡± ¡°No. When did I? You did it all, Chief.¡± Yoo-hyun escaped again like a mudfish. But there was another trouble. Lee Chan-ho, who had a soldier-like posture, gave Yoo-hyun a smile. ¡°When he made the mock-up, what Yoo-hyun said was¡­¡± ¡°Senior, don¡¯t say that again. You did it, Senior.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand. Reporter Oh Eun-bi smiled as she listened quietly. The seniors also had one mind to praise the youngest. The junior denied it and pushed the senior. The seniors pulled him back to the front. Kim Young-gil said, and Park Seung-woo said. ¡°You should be praised for doing well.¡± ¡°Right. Yoo-hyun, youck that kind of sentiment.¡± It was a scene that could not be seen anywhere. At some point, Reporter Oh Eun-bi just looked at them. Yoo-hyun looked at the part-timers sitting next to him with wonder. They had be close while doing the contest together, but there was some distance between them. They were not friends, but a rtionship with ranks. But that rtionship changed subtly when they came to the German exhibition. It wasn¡¯t just because of the alcohol they drank for three days. They made mistakes, got sick, got annoyed,ughed and talked. They shared their emotions in real time as they stuck together, and they became close like school seniors and juniors. Was that why? It was more like a chat than an interview. They joked, teased, said mean things, and sometimes got serious. It was a sight that she couldn¡¯t imagine when she interviewed them before. The affection that she felt in every word tickled Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart. He smiled involuntarily. He liked it so much. Click. He wished that this moment would not disappear andst forever, like the picture he just took. After the interview. Yoo-hyun, who had sent off the part-timers, approached Reporter Oh Eun-bi. ¡°Is it a bit noisy?¡± ¡°It looked good, didn¡¯t it? And I also thought that Yoo-hyun was really loved.¡± ¡°They are very nice people. I owe them a lot.¡± ¡°From what I hear, you sound like a senior, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°No way.¡± Senior. If he looked at it coldly, he was a senior since he worked longer at thepany. He still had a lot of things he wanted to teach in Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. As he was thinking that, Reporter Oh Eun-bi asked. ¡°By the way, what is your identity, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°I¡¯m a Hansung Electronics employee.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer was simple. He didn¡¯t need to tell her everything, and strictly speaking, it was also true. If he was a person who had a clear sense of profit and loss, he wouldn¡¯t ask any more. Yoo-hyun believed that Reporter Oh Eun-bi was at that level. And he was right. ¡°I don¡¯t care if you don¡¯t tell me. I¡¯m sure you¡¯re a helpful person, Yoo-hyun. That¡¯s enough, right?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you think you¡¯re more helpful, reporter?¡± ¡°Right? I¡¯m useful, right? So pleasee to me a lot. Ho ho.¡± And now. Reporter Oh Eun-bi showed him the minimum that he wanted. What did that mean? The time to bet was near. Yoo-hyun had something he wanted to check with her for thest time. ¡°Just a moment.¡± ¡°Yes. Anytime.¡± Yoo-hyun picked up his phone and got up from his seat for that reason. Meanwhile, Reporter Oh Eun-bi muttered to herself. ¡°What does identity matter? That¡¯s much better than the president¡¯s connections.¡± There was no need to check the calctor. There was no one else in Korea who could make it so easy for her to interview Laura Parker. Come to think of it, it was also Yoo-hyun who had made Ilsung Electronics look bad at the exhibition hall. Thanks to him, she had scored two big articles today. She was thinking about that when she heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s voice on the phone. ¡°What? You found the truck that was carrying Ilsung Electronics¡¯rge slim TV?¡± Oh Eunbi¡¯s ears perked up. ¡°Why is that truck parked at Jakseon rest area on the 9th highway? Yes. And¡­¡± She quickly took out her notebook and wrote down almost everything he said. She swallowed hard and asked Yoo-hyun cautiously after he hung up the phone. ¡°Is that true?¡± ¡°What do you mean? Oh, that. I heard it from someone¡­¡± ¡°Who, who did you hear it from?¡± Instead of answering, Yoo-hyun put his index finger on his lips and smiled with his eyes. ¡°It¡¯s a secret. Well, I have some urgent business to attend to, so I¡¯ll go ahead. It was fun today.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± And then he was gone. Oh Eunbi stood there nkly. The man who had called Laura Parker. The man who had humbled himself in front of his colleagues. He wouldn¡¯t make such a nonsense. She didn¡¯t know what kind of information it was, but it was credible. It had to be. She snapped out of it and picked up her phone. Then she shouted in a hurry. ¡°Kang sunbae, where are you?¡± Yoo-hyun walked out of the exhibition hall, recalling a news article that had been in his vague memory. It was 2008. A year after the present time, he had found out that Ilsung Electronics¡¯rge slim TV, which had been stolen at a European exhibition, had been found. And not in a special ce, but in an abandoned truck. What was more surprising was that there were two TVs left in the truck. In the end, the culprit was never caught and it ended up as a happening. He could remember this absurd news because of the repeated news from Geumwook Daily. ¡°I was right.¡± Last night, Yoo-hyun had essed his faint past memory. He had borrowed Jang Hyemin¡¯s senior¡¯s rental car and visited the rest area himself. There he had found a truck that was standing alone in a corner. Of course, he couldn¡¯t be sure that it was the truck that had carried Ilsung Electronics¡¯ TV. It was arge size for a quiet rest area, and he had guessed from the fact that it was parked on the outskirts of arge vacant lot. However, he had gained some confidence when he saw Ilsung Electronics¡¯ business card stuck on the truck¡¯s passenger seat. What if it wasn¡¯t? He couldn¡¯t help it. If Oh Eunbi had moved as Yoo-hyun intended and failed, he would have apologized andpensated her. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t want to check the stolen TV. He wanted to see how actively she moved with such a small clue. And he was curious how cleverly she solved the homework he had given her. If she was smart, she would have used the people around her. And she did. Yoo-hyun smiled coldly. Now he was thinking of taking care of the rest. With not much time left, the scenario would be finalized ording to her decision. Yoo-hyun stopped by the main booth C on the first floor to check the situation and went out to the hallway. And he used theputer set up in one corner to check the inte news. There was no follow-up article to the news he had checked in the morning. There weren¡¯t manyments either. Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes caught the name of the press at the end of the article. Hanse Ilbo. A press ssified as a pro-Hanseong faction, and also connected to the ¡®Hangolmo¡¯ line. It was a disadvantage that they were not a majorpany and had weak influence. And the article they wrote was not that impactful. That was the definite reason why there was not a singlement. But not for Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun kept checking the time the article was posted and the progress of the follow-up article. Through this, he drew the progress and the events that would happen in the future in his head. Of course, this also included the actions of Lee Kyunghoon, the director. The most likely time for the follow-up article toe out was tonight. They would aim for the peak day of the exhibition, as they wanted to get attention. Then what? The conclusion would be neat if it was done tomorrow, the day after the news broke. Yoo-hyun organized his thoughts and walked. It was when Yoo-hyun passed by the main booth of Hanseong Electronics. ¡®Huh?¡¯ A woman with a short-cut style passed by Yoo-hyun with a quick step. It was a fleeting moment, but her face was clearly visible. Jeong Dahye? Was it because he was dazed? Yoo-hyun¡¯s body moved half a beatte. When he turned his head, the woman was already gone. ¡°Hey.¡± Yoo-hyun ran forward, breaking through the crowd. But there was no Jeong Dahye he was looking for. He quickly turned around, but he couldn¡¯t find her. Did he see wrong? No. He was sure he saw her. But how likely was it that he would meet her by chance in Germany? The probability was lower than winning the lottery. It stopped Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts. It couldn¡¯t be. He shook his head vigorously. He seemed to have been too nervous about this job. His head was dizzy. ¡°What time is it¡­¡± He barely came to his senses and checked the time. He still had a lot of things to do to proceed as nned. At that time. Jeong Dahye walked through the main exhibition hall with a fast pace. She had no interest in the shy exhibits. One of the employees of Cosmo Cosmetics, her clientpany, stopped her. ¡°Dahye, JS seems to be busy. We¡¯re fine, so just go.¡± ¡°Manager, that¡¯s not it. I wouldn¡¯t havee to Germany if that was the case.¡± Jeong Dahye came to Germany as thepany¡¯s representative for the client¡¯s consulting. She was supposed to act as a bridge to learn organic cosmetics technology from JS, a cosmetics specialistpany. If thepany had no room, they should have told her sooner. Then she could have arranged anotherpany. Now they were making excuses? No matter how much they were the superior, there was a limit. Chapter 162: Chapter 162: Chapter 162 She was angry, but what she couldn¡¯t tolerate was that they had wasted her time. They had been boasting about their LCD business on the news. But now it seemed like they werepletely giving up on the cosmetics side. ¡°I need to see those people.¡± ¡°Da-hye¡­¡± Jung Da-hye walked with a determined step. The Cosmo Cosmetics employee didn¡¯t know what to do and just shuffled his feet. In front of the JS booth at the main booth C. It was busy with people of various nationalities. Jung Da-hye handed her business card to the JS guide and asked. ¡°Can I see Adrian, the head of the department here? I¡¯m an employee of Sprint Company.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not an LCDpany.¡± He took the card and frowned. ¡°Yes. I¡¯m a consultingpany. I¡¯m in charge of cosmetics.¡± ¡°This is where products rted to LCD business are disyed. You¡¯d better ask thepany directly about cosmetics.¡± ¡°Then please let me see Adrian. I heard he¡¯s here to support.¡± It was Adrian, the head of the department at JS, who had suddenly canceled the appointment that day. He didn¡¯t answer the phone when Jung Da-hye asked him to exin why. He didn¡¯t reply to her messages either, nor did he arrange another schedule. That was why Jung Da-hye hade all the way here. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. We have a VIP guest right now and it¡¯s hard to respond.¡± ¡°I just need to see his face.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± But the guide kept repeating his refusal like a parrot. That¡¯s when it happened. She saw a man with a hooked nose and thick eyebrows in the distance. It was Adrian. He was talking to an oriental man in his middle age. The oriental man had a big spot next to his nose. Jung Da-hye raised her hand and shouted. ¡°Mr. Adrian!¡± At that moment, the oriental man slowly lifted his head. A Chinese word came out of his mouth, which had been mumbling. ¡°Shut up.¡± That was all he said. It was a word that Jung Da-hye, who knew some Chinese, could understand. The power of a trivial word was tremendous. The guides came out and grabbed Jung Da-hye, and Adrian and the other JS employees bowed their heads in front of the Chinese man. There was also the representative that she had seen on the JS website. The customerpany employee tried to stop her, but Jung Da-hye had no intention of backing down. ¡°Da-hye, thank you for trying so hard. We¡¯re fine.¡± ¡°Wait a minute. Adrian, I¡¯m Ellis Jung from Sprint Company. The person you were supposed to meet today.¡± But Jung Da-hye¡¯s shout didn¡¯tst long. The guides dragged her away. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun, who had made a phone call somewhere, went up to the second floor corridor. It was a ce where the edge of the exhibition hall stretched out, and where he could see the cross-section of the first floor with the ceiling open. From where Yoo-hyun stood, he could see half of the main booth C on the first floor. It didn¡¯t matter that he couldn¡¯t see it all. He could see the JS booth vaguely. Was there amotion? He couldn¡¯t see well from afar, but the people¡¯s movements were not very smooth. Yoo-hyun took out a small telescope and looked at the JS booth. The image of the man he remembered was reflected in the round lens. Wang Hai-feng. He was the actual owner of JS, who was hiding his identity now. He was the younger brother of the chairman of BDE (Beijing Disy Specialist Company), and a man who had the favor of the Chinese government. He had secretly revealed himself yesterday. Seeing him, Yoo-hyun was sure. The event was today. Of course, he would nevere forward in his position, where he had to hide the fact that he was the real owner of JS. He just controlled everything from behind. This was all a scheme to steal the Korean LCD business. The more he thought about it, the more he sneered. ¡°What is his China dream?¡± China¡¯s ambition to be the world¡¯s center in the LCD industry. They chose Hanseong Electronics as their target to achieve that. Arge number of their personnel had already been scattered to JS subsidiaries around the world. After the personnel, it was the technology. D&Tech, which would supply the core equipment, was a Trojan horse that would enter Hanseong and steal the technology. ¡°How meticulous.¡± They used a Germanpany and a Hanseong Electronics partnerpany to avoid being caught. They also captured some of the Hanseong Electronics people in advance. They had made efforts simultaneously. In the past, when this situation was revealed, it was already after everything had been stolen. They fixed the barn after losing the cow, but it was useless. A few yearster, they were eventually caught up by China. Soon after. Wang Hai-feng disappeared from his sight. Soon after, Lee Kyung-hoon, the head of the department, passed by, and the finance director of the LCD business division also shed by. After that, a reporter with a camera followed. The purpose was clear. To announce the news of cooperation between Hanseong Electronics and JS. This announcement was a win-win for Hanseong Electronics. They could show off their coexistence with small and medium-sized enterprises through D&Tech. And if they also showed that they received investment from JS, a foreignpany? The government would have to wee them with open arms. That meant, in other words, that government officials would also be here. Yoo-hyun finished preparing to go down. As expected, the people from the Ministry of Industry started to show up. Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes fixed on one man. Jung Woo-hyuk, the head of the department. He was here. He remembered his interview and thought that he had been here in the past. Then, there must be a National Intelligence Service agent somewhere here, hiding his identity. Who was it? As a result of observing for two days, there were a few people he suspected. He could have noticed it if he had observed a little more, but not from here. The distance was too far, and there were many hidden parts. He would have to go down and see for himself. No matter how hard they tried to hide, they couldn¡¯t conceal all their actions. Using the intelligence agency¡¯s agents to solve the problem. That was Yoo-hyun¡¯s first scenario. Beep. Beep. Then, the name of reporter Oh Eunbi appeared on the phone¡¯s LCD screen. What did it mean that she called him at this point? ¡°Looks like I can go to the second scenario.¡± Yoo-hyun pressed the call button with a smirk. As soon as the call was connected, he heard the excited voice of reporter Oh Eunbi through the receiver. -Yoo-hyun, it¡¯s a jackpot! They were really at the rest area. My senior is calling the police right now¡­ He didn¡¯t need to hear more since he had already expected that. Yoo-hyun cut her off at the right moment. ¡°Reporter, can I see you right now?¡± -What? Now? Yes, yes. Of course. I¡¯ll buy you a meal. You know, it¡¯s rare for a reporter to get a free meal. Hahaha. ¡°I¡¯m fine with the meal. I just want you to interview someone for me.¡± -Who? You sound like it¡¯s someone very important. ¡°Yes. Someone I admire. He just did a great job.¡± -Deal. He really did a great job. He blew up the deal that was giving everything to China. From what he had investigated in the past few days, it was Director Lee Kyunghoon who led the negotiation. In other words, he yed a key role in the triangle of JS, DNTech, and Hansung Electronics. Then, wouldn¡¯t he feel wronged right now? He did everything himself, but the spotlight was on someone else. He would have been satisfied with the profit if it was any other time, but he was surely greedy now that he was in a hurry. This was when Yoo-hyun had to step in. He was going to set the stage for him. ¡°I¡¯ll take care of it for you.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t answer for a while, and reporter Oh Eunbi asked impatiently. -Where should we meet? Just tell me. ¡°Well¡­¡± Yoo-hyun told her the ce and hung up the phone. ¡°Go up higher and see where it ends.¡± He muttered to himself as he looked down at the exhibition hall on the first floor. A thick smile formed on Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips. Three men stood with the JS booth as the background. Click. Click. ¡°Director, please move a little to the side. Yes, that¡¯s good.¡± The camera captured their images, which didn¡¯t look very morous, but they were all well-known people. The tall middle-aged man in the middle was Yu Jaehwan, the CFO of Hansung Electronics¡¯ LCD division. He adjusted his posture and the camera reporter pressed the shutter button again. Click. Click. On his left was Kurt Jung, the vice president of JS¡¯s LCD material center. And on his right was Yeokyeongcheol, the president of DNTech. After the short photo shoot. A brief press conference took ce inside the JS booth. The three men sat on the single sofa in the center of the booth, and the reporters from the media surrounded them. It was amon sight during the exhibition period. A small announcement like this was usually done in front of thepany¡¯s booth, not in the press conference room. It would have been weak if it was only DNTech, but JS and Hansung Electronics gave it some weight. There were many reporters, but not many domestic ones. JS had selected the media outlets that focused on them. The progress was in a Q&A format. First, a German media reporter raised his hand and asked the agreed question. ¡°JS said that you will make arge investment in DNTech. Does that mean that you will have a deeper rtionship with Hansung Electronics?¡± The answer was given by Kurt Jung, the vice president of JS, in English, and Yu Jaehwan, the CFO, followed in Korean. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. JS decided to exclusively support the new development of LCD materials for Hansung Electronics until the year after next, meaning that we want to strengthen our partnership with them. Right, CFO Yu Jaehwan?¡± ¡°Haha! Yes. Thank you for giving us a good offer. We will do our best to create a better partnership in the future.¡± As soon as Yu Jaehwan finished his words, the interpreter tranted them immediately. Camera shes went off everywhere. The words that came out now would soon be short news headlines. Damn. Director Lee Kyunghoon, who was watching that, didn¡¯t feel so good. ¡°The bear has the skill, but the king of the west gets all the spotlight.¡± He was the one who worked the hardest in the middle. But the CFO, who didn¡¯t know the details well, came out and took all the spotlight. There was no depth in his answer either. He just repeated abstract words like a parrot, and the media outlets praised him for that. He would get a huge profit from the DNTech stake. He also got a lot of money from JS. But he couldn¡¯t see that at this moment. Director Lee Kyunghoon looked at the reporters around him with envy. There were few domestic reporters. No decent media outlets attended, and the reporters didn¡¯t ask any questions. So everything had to go through JS. And Yu Jaehwan, the CFO, couldn¡¯t speak English, so he used Korean. Everything was disappointing. If he was the protagonist, couldn¡¯t he have made this event more morous? Even the trashy people got interviewed with color phones. But he, who worked the hardest, didn¡¯t get any treatment. That was the reality. He was marked by the vice chairman in thest incident. It was a golden opportunity to make up for that, but it disappeared like a bubble. Director Lee Kyunghoon tried to suppress his boiling heart. That was when. Click. Click. A camera with the logo of Our Daily shook in front of Director Lee Kyunghoon. The reporter who passed by him went straight into the crowd of reporters. Then he raised his hand and asked the CFO in English. ¡°I heard that Hansung yed a big role in the rtionship between DNTech and JS.¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± ¡°I also heard that there was someone who did an important role. Who is he?¡± ¡°Ah. Haha! Everyone did an important role.¡± Yu Jaehwan, the CFO, also gave a simple answer in English. Chapter 163: Chapter 163: Chapter 163 It was not a big deal, but his words made Director Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s brow furrow. They had done everything for them, and they said they all yed important roles. Then, reporter Oh Eun-bi asked a question in Korean. ¡°Among them, Director Lee Kyung-hoon was the one who showed the most outstanding performance, right?¡± ¡°Yes, Director Lee Kyung-hoon worked hard.¡± Then, Executive Director Yoo Jae-hwan reluctantly nodded. ¡°Can we interview you together?¡± ¡°Well, there¡¯s no harm in that. I¡¯ll check it out.¡± The interpreter conveyed his opinion to the host in English. JS realized then that Uri Ilbo was a media outlet that had not been consulted. But Executive Director Yoo Jae-hwan, who did not know that fact, asked JS for their consent. JS had no reason to refuse. They had already put out all the content that could be written as an article. In the end, reporter Oh Eun-bi¡¯s request was epted. Some might see this as a coincidence. But it wasn¡¯t. Yoo-hyun turned his head and gave reporter Oh Eun-bi a wink and a thumbs up. He didn¡¯t know why, but he got a chance. Director Lee Kyung-hoon, who got the sign, straightened his clothes and walked forward. That was when. He turned his head at the sight of someone¡¯s gaze from the side, and there was a new recruit from the product nning team. He nodded and smiled. ¡®This is how tant it is, right?¡¯ Director Lee Kyung-hoon chuckled as he understood the situation. The new recruit had a hand in it. He had already confirmed that the reporter and the new recruit were close. The purpose? Of course, it was the line. It meant that he wanted him to grow it properly. He had to admit that the guy was smart. ¡®Well, if you¡¯ve raised it this much, you should give something back.¡¯ He decided to grow him properly with this opportunity and changed his expression to a satisfied one. Then he entered the interview seat with a confident stride. ¡°Today¡­¡± From then on, it was a breeze. The process of discovering D&Tech, how Hansung supported them during the exhibition, what kind of help they gave during the negotiation with JS, and so on. The ce that seemed to end with a short photo and a snippet interview became rich thanks to his fluent speech. Was it because of the friendly atmosphere? At the end, JS Vice President Kurt Jung made a big proposal. ¡°Haha! On this asion, I would like to invest 20 billion won in Hansung Electronics from JS and build a liquid crystal material production base in Korea. Will you please consider it?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯ll check it out as soon as I get back to Korea. Haha! Thanks to our director, things are going well.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s all thanks to the CFO.¡± Executive Director Yoo Jae-hwan had no reason to reject the proposal. And the ball went back to Director Lee Kyung-hoon. Click. Click. Click. At the same time, a camera sh baptism erupted. Director Lee Kyung-hoon smiled and received the spotlight to his heart¡¯s content. It was the moment when all his merits were recognized. Until the interview was over, Director Jung Woo-hyuk of the Ministry of Industry did not leave his seat. He had a look of trying to confirm something. And two people caught Yoo-hyun¡¯s eye. One with a domestic medium-sizedpany badge, and one with a Japanesepany badge. Judging by their behavior, they were clearly NIS personnel who had sneaked in. The international exhibition had the purpose of interpany exchange as well as exhibition. The most important thing there was security. Security in national-based industries like LCD was managed by the Ministry of Industry and the NIS. That was why they attended the exhibition. ¡®Is it still just a suspicion stage?¡¯ They seemed to be working hard, but the results wouldn¡¯t be good. They had already failed in the past. China had done a thorough job. But. The situation had changed now. Everything was going ording to Yoo-hyun¡¯s design. He had already crossed the ninth ridge of the scenario. The result would soon reach them. Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips slowly rose. After the group interview, reporter Oh Eun-bi went to find Director Lee Kyung-hoon separately. It was to do a short personal interview. ¡°Hahaha! Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Director Lee Kyung-hoon, who was smiling, and thought. ¡®What will happen to Executive Director Yoo Jae-hwan?¡¯ When the investigation came out from the Ministry of Industry and the NIS in the past, the one who suffered the most was Executive Director Yoo Jae-hwan. There was no other reason. He had said in the interview that he had cooperated with JS and D&Tech as if he had done it himself. In the end, he was disgraced and ousted without being able to properly appeal his innocence. It was such a big deal that he couldn¡¯t set foot in the rted industries afterwards. He didn¡¯t know that now, but he seemed to want to stand out more. He had a slightly stiff expression because of Director Lee Kyung-hoon, who suddenly joined in. But wouldn¡¯t he sigh with reliefter when he remembered this? It was the same for dozens ofrge and smallpanies and hundreds of people in the political and business circles who would be involved in this incident for a year. They should be very grateful for this moment when they would pass by without knowing anything. If they ever found out that their necks were hanging here. That wouldn¡¯t happen, though. He looked forward to what would happen. A hot news came out just an hour after the interview was over. In fact, 20 billion won was not a big figure for Hansung Electronics. But it was a catchy material for the public, and it worked well that Uri Ilbo, a major media outlet, wrote an article. The article had a peculiar feature that the photos of the four people who interviewed were disyed as big as the front door. It lookedparable to the news that they received 3 trillion won from Apple just by looking at the photo. Especially, the fact that Director Lee Kyung-hoon was opening his mouth in the photo. The fact that his interview was added separately in one line. It was described as if Director Lee Kyung-hoon yed a big role in that part. That evening. The LCD business division¡¯s exhibition-rted employees gathered at a Korean restaurant near the exhibition hall. At that ce, Vice President Ahn Joon-hong, the mobile group leader who kept his distance from Director Lee Kyung-hoon, praised him with spitting saliva. It was the first friendly word he uttered since the color phone incident. ¡°This team leader is really good at talking. Haha.¡± ¡°I learned it all from you, group leader.¡± ¡°Hehe! This guy.¡± ¡°Come on, the hero of today should make a toast.¡± The other executives pushed Director Lee Kyung-hoon forward. Director Lee Kyung-hoon got up from his seat with a thick smile on his lips. He felt like he was the star of the ce. The situation he truly wanted was unfolding before his eyes. He made a cheerful toast. ¡°To the bright future of Hansung Electronics, cheers!¡± ¡°Cheers!¡± The people holding sses shouted loudly. Among them was Yoo-hyun. Director Lee Kyung-hoon, who shot a ss full of soju, called Yoo-hyun. ¡°Haha! Yoo-hyun,e here.¡± ¡°Yes, team leader.¡± As Yoo-hyun prepared to get up from his seat, Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo whispered with a worried look. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯m fine. We got close.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± The part members blinked their eyes at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡®Got close?¡¯ ¡®Does that make sense?¡¯ The Director Lee Kyung-hoon they knew was a person who could never get close. Chirrrrr. ¡°Good job.¡± As Yoo-hyun received Director Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s ss, Senior Manager Choi Kang-won of the TV group came over. He sat between Director Lee Kyung-hoon and Yoo-hyun. ¡°Oh, my! This team leader, amazing. How did you roast JS so that they gave us exclusivity?¡± ¡°Haha! I was just lucky. Oh, senior manager, congrattions. You found Ilsung Electronics TV, right?¡± Director Lee Kyung-hoon, who naturally made room for him, filled his ss with alcohol and said. ¡°Well, I don¡¯t know why I should be congratted for this¡­ Well, the home appliance business guys are happy.¡± Senior Manager Choi Kang-won answered, and people flocked inte. ¡°Huh. You found it? What do you mean?¡± ¡°I¡¯m hearing this for the first time too.¡± ¡°Oh, the news hasn¡¯te out yet, but Ilsung Electronics TV was found. Actually¡­¡± Senior Manager Choi Kang-won kindly answered the questions that came from everywhere. Everyone except Director Lee Kyung-hoon seemed to not know. How was the situation progressing now? Yoo-hyun asked Senior Manager Choi Kang-won quietly after he finished exining. ¡°Senior manager, but don¡¯t we have to be nervous if we exhibit?¡± ¡°Would we? We handed it over to the police for investigation first. Let¡¯s forget about the depressing talk, and have a drink.¡± ¡°Yes. Sounds good.¡± ¡°Hahaha! I¡¯ll join you too.¡± As Yoo-hyun followed Senior Manager Choi Kang-won and raised his ss, Director Lee Kyung-hoon joined in with augh. ng. The sses shed and a cheerful sound was heard. The atmosphere was bright because good things happened one after another. Of course, it wasn¡¯t as fun as drinking with the part members. But it couldn¡¯t be helped. It was thest road of the boss he used to serve, and he had to politely see him off. It was the proper thing to do, and Yoo-hyun was a subordinate who did his duty. Everyone was drunk and their words were mixed. ¡°Why is JS so aggressive?¡± ¡°Who are we? Hansung, right? They can¡¯t ignore us, right?¡± ¡°Puhaha! Right, right. Anyway, things are going smoothly since D&Tech.¡± ¡°Group leader, this has nothing to do with D&Tech.¡± ¡°Hehe! Right, right. Come on, let¡¯s have a drink.¡± Through those words, Yoo-hyun learned one thing. The starting point of this incident, which he thought was meticulously organized, was absurdly Director Lee Kyung-hoon¡¯s greed. He was trying to suppress the D&Tech story as much as possible. The reason was obvious. He wanted to monopolize the D&Tech shares. After satisfying his greed to some extent, wouldn¡¯t he inte the D&Tech shares in the second round? He was a person who could do that work for a year and still have time left. He didn¡¯t know exactly how he did it, but because of that, manypanies and people were involved in the incident. Of course, it wasn¡¯t that big of a scale yet. The people involved here were the group leader, the purchasing team leader, and the product 1 manager. The sure thing was that the prosecution would reveal it. ¡°Puhahahahaha!¡± Everyone was drunk and theirughter grew louder. Senior Manager Choi Kang-won, who was boldly drunk, put his hand on Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Vice president, this guy is so good at golf. Let¡¯s go to the field once.¡± ¡°Yeah, yeah, okay, Senior Manager Choi. Let¡¯s go. Team leader, set a date.¡± Vice President Ahn Joon-hong took it again. Director Lee Kyung-hoon couldn¡¯t refuse. He shouted boldly. ¡°Sure. Don¡¯t worry about money and go. I know a golf course in Berlin that will kill you.¡± ¡°Ooooh, nice. It¡¯s the team leader.¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯m sure I can handle the work. Hahaha.¡± He obviously received a golf treat from D&Tech. Anyway, he was a meticulous person. Yoo-hyun chuckled as he smiled. ¡®I probably won¡¯t y golf.¡¯ The incident would be settled before that. It was after the first round. The executives, including Director Lee Kyung-hoon, left first, saying they had something to do. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy director, who saw that, snorted coldly. ¡°They¡¯re going to the room salon, right?¡± Then Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo asked. ¡°Are there rooms in Germany?¡± ¡°Where would they not have something simr?¡± Kim Hyun-min, the deputy director, who gave a sharp rebuke to Assistant Manager Park Seung-woo, shouted loudly. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s start for real now.¡± ¡°Sounds good.¡± Yoo-hyun dly agreed to Kim Hyun-min¡¯s words. They were people he loved being with. He had no reason to refuse if he was with them. Chapter 164: Chapter 164: Chapter 164 At that moment, Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, asked Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager. ¡°Should we call Senior Jang Hye-min too?¡± ¡°Of course. She¡¯s the hero of the color phone project.¡± ¡°What about Yoo-hyun¡¯s younger sister?¡± ¡°Sure. I met her at the exhibition hall and we agreed to hang out sometime. It worked out well.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun just listened nkly, and Choi Min-hee, the section chief, asked him. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re lucky. Your sister ising too.¡± ¡°I guess so¡­¡± These people had no idea what it was like to drink with Han Jae-hee. Yoo-hyun felt a moment of dread. They all gathered at a club-style pub. In the space where delicious beer, loud music, and dance werebined, Han Jae-hee¡¯s presence shone. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go out and shake it.¡± ¡°What? Again?¡± ¡°Come on, hurry up. If you don¡¯te out, you have to drink all the alcohol here in one shot.¡± Everyone burst intoughter at Han Jae-hee¡¯s remark. ¡°Hahaha. Yoo-hyun¡¯s sister really knows how to have fun.¡± ¡°Deputy Manager Kim? You¡¯re the lucky one.¡± ¡°One shot. One shot. One shot.¡± Thanks to her, they had a night of frenzy. For Han Jae-hee, it would have been better if she had cked out. She would never be able to show her face if she remembered what she did. The next morning. Han Jae-hee greeted Yoo-hyun with a bright smile. ¡°Brother, good morning.¡± ¡°Do you remember what happened yesterday?¡± ¡°Yeah. Of course. Why?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡®You¡¯re amazing.¡¯ p. p. p. p. p. Yoo-hyun gave her a standing ovation instead of an answer. It was a sincere apuse. The morning in Germany was chilly. In contrast to the weather, the inte news was very hot. The news that was supposed toe out a yearter had exploded back in time. -Is there a gate at that rest stop? How did that get there? -The TV is still intact. But why don¡¯t they exhibit it? -They¡¯re under police request. How can they exhibit it? -Did Ilseong lie? It seems fishy. -Then it¡¯s not Hanseong¡¯s doing? -Yeah, probably. The reaction was different from the past because the timing of the news had changed. Back then, there was no demand for exhibition, and Hanseong¡¯s name was not mentioned. What if they brought that incident that ruined everything a year earlier? Wouldn¡¯t it create apletely different oue? ¡®I¡¯ll find out when I check.¡¯ Yoo-hyun, who made up his mind, called Oh Eun-bi, the reporter. Inside a cafe near the exhibition hall. Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, looked at Yoo-hyun, who was sitting across from her, with a curious eyebrow. ¡°Why did you ask me toe here? Is it a date?¡± ¡°No way.¡± ¡°Then why? You¡¯re not the kind of person who just asks me to have a cup of tea.¡± ¡°What kind of person am I?¡± When Yoo-hyun asked, Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, answered with an exaggerated expression. ¡°Very, very busy person?¡± ¡°Do I look like that?¡± ¡°Yes. Why do you go to so many ces? I¡¯m curious about your secret, but I don¡¯t want to hear it because it seems tooplicated.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled faintly instead of answering. He had worked hard to catch Lee Kyung-hoon, the director. He had wasted a lot of his pleasant journey with good people by worrying about useless people. It was a waste of time, but he couldn¡¯t help it. He had to finish what he started. ¡°Reporter, I have something to ask you.¡± ¡°Me? From you?¡± ¡°There¡¯s something weird, no matter how I think about it.¡± Yoo-hyun handed her a file folder he had prepared on the table. It had the subsidiaries that JS had invested in. He had visited some of the nearby ces himself, and checked the others by phone. He had already checked the domestic IT specialistpany before he came to the exhibition hall. Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, nced at it and asked with a puzzled look. ¡°What is this?¡± ¡°Take a look.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ JS was a pretty bigpany. They invested in the world.¡± Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, muttered to herself as she looked at Yoo-hyun¡¯s data. Yoo-hyun added his specific intention. ¡°It¡¯s only been like this for about a year.¡± ¡°Really? They¡¯re not just diversifying their business, but investing aggressively.¡± ¡°Very aggressively.¡± ¡°Yeah. They must have a lot of money.¡± Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, tilted her head. She had a reporter¡¯s intuition that something smelled fishy. How could apany that used to supply cosmetics and small-scale liquid crystal materials invest in such diverse ces? It would make sense if JS was an investmentpany, but it wasn¡¯t. Yoo-hyun turned a page and said. ¡°Look at this too.¡± ¡°This is¡­¡± Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, frowned and examined the contents. It showed the rtionship between China¡¯s BDE and JS. ¡°JS is a subsidiary of BDE.¡± ¡°What? Why is a Chinesepetitor in Hanseong¡­ Oh, no way?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s already started.¡± ¡°No, how is that possible?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s happening right now.¡± Yoo-hyun answered with a confident expression. Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, widened her eyes in disbelief. Yoo-hyun nodded calmly. That¡¯s when it happened. A woman¡¯s voice came out from behind the partition. ¡°Boss, it¡¯s confirmed that the head of JS is that Chinese.¡± ¡°¡­¡± They would have ignored it if it was another time, but it was Korean and JS was mentioned. Yoo-hyun and Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, stopped talking and perked up their ears. ¡°The Chinese is changing thepany¡¯s direction while eating thepany.¡± ¡°I felt that way too.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not right to break the promise even if they change thepany policy like that.¡± ¡°Then what do we do?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve contacted another ce and set a date. But I¡¯ll getpensation from JS for breaking the promise.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll bite the bullet and get it done.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± The noise mixed with the voice, but it wasn¡¯t hard to understand the content. They already knew that the head of JS was Chinese. Only the LCDpany people didn¡¯t know. Yoo-hyun, who was listening to the story, opened his mouth. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°¡­We have to stop them. But isn¡¯t it too early? There¡¯s no evidence.¡± ¡°The brain drain has already started.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°They¡¯re probably scattered among JS¡¯s subsidiaries. Of course, they only have the name, but they¡¯re actually working for BDE.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, blinked her eyes. This would surelye back to bite Hanseong Electronics. They had made a contract with such apany and promised full support. It was their fault that they couldn¡¯t stop the brain drain. So she asked. ¡°What about Hanseong Electronics? Won¡¯t they be affected?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not the owner. I¡¯m just a new employee.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, looked embarrassed and Yoo-hyun spoke again. ¡°And we have to cut off the rotten parts as soon as possible.¡± ¡°Do you have any idea where they are?¡± ¡°They probably took a lot of money behind the scenes. There must be someone who invested in JS knowing their true identity.¡± Yoo-hyun gave a specific answer to the reporter¡¯s question. The more she knew, the faster it would be sorted out. Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, who was listening, said what she guessed. ¡°Could it be Director Lee Kyung-hoon, whom you interviewed yesterday?¡± ¡°Maybe.¡± ¡°What? But he¡¯s your respected boss¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s a pity, but if that¡¯s the truth, there¡¯s nothing we can do about it.¡± Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, felt a chill. Yoo-hyun was smiling at the corner of his mouth when he answered. She had a feeling that he intended this. She came to her senses and asked. ¡°Then what should I do?¡± ¡°Do you know Director Jung Woo-hyuk from the Ministry of Industry?¡± ¡°Yes, I do.¡± ¡°Please deliver this data to him. He¡¯ll probably sort out the facts for you.¡± ¡°And then?¡± Yoo-hyun revealed his tempting n to the reporter who nodded and asked. ¡°If it looks like a good article, I can write it. Isn¡¯t that your job, reporter Oh Eun-bi?¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Shall we get up then?¡± Yoo-hyun got up first. At that moment, Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, quickly grabbed the file folder on the table. She was about to get up, but she had to stop. Yoo-hyun, who had passed by the table behind the partition, stopped. He was staring at one ce. ¡®Why is he doing that at an empty table?¡¯ Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, wondered, and Yoo-hyun picked up a napkin on the table. There was a scribble of an X over the JS logo on it. Below it, a signature that was left as a joke caught Yoo-hyun¡¯s eye. A Chinese character ¡®?(¶à)¡¯ made into a half-heart sign. A cupid arrow pierced diagonally on it. It was Jeong Da-hye¡¯s signature. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s head was spinning. He was right. The woman he saw yesterday was definitely Jeong Da-hye. Why didn¡¯t he recognize her voice? No, how could he run into her in Germany? ¡°Yoo-hyun, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Yes. Something important came up. Reporter, I¡¯ll go ahead.¡± He left the words and moved. He wanted to check something. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± Oh Eun-bi, the reporter¡¯s voice echoed behind him. He ran down and looked around. There was arge park in front of the exhibition hall, and he saw many people passing by. But there was no sign of Jeong Da-hye anywhere. ¡°Jeong Da-hye.¡± He shouted in a loud voice, but there was no answer. She disappeared like smoke. ¡°¡­¡± He sat on a bench with a hollow feeling and looked at the sky. He just felt the emotion he had forgotten when he saw her. He wanted to know if the bond was still connected in this strangend. He wanted to see her face and make sure it was really Jeong Da-hye. At that moment, a word struck Yoo-hyun¡¯s head. Timpse. There was a timpse camera installed in front of Hanseong Electronics booth. There must have been Jeong Da-hye¡¯s image on it. That night. Yoo-hyun went to his colleague Seol Ki-tae¡¯s room. He was looking at hisptop when he got a call from Oh Eun-bi, the reporter. -I delivered it to Director Jung Woo-hyuk. Was it as you said? He seemed to know something. ¡°You did well. Just do me a favor.¡± -Where are you, Yoo-hyun? I need to see your face. I have some questions. ¡°It¡¯ste now, maybe next time.¡± Yoo-hyun dodged a bit, but Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, was persistent as a professional. -Then how about a drinkter? ¡°No, not that. See you tomorrow. I think you¡¯ll have something to contact me first.¡± -See you tomorrow then. ¡°Yes. Have a good night.¡± Yoo-hyun hung up the phone and Seol Ki-tae next to him asked. ¡°Is that the reporter?¡± ¡°Yeah. Did you see her too?¡± ¡°You said hello to her when you passed byst time. Wow, Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re amazing.¡± ¡°What is?¡± ¡°No, you get a call from a reporter at night. Are you¡­¡± ¡°Absolutely not.¡± Yoo-hyun cut off Seol Ki-tae¡¯s words. Chapter 165: Chapter 165: Chapter 165 On theptop screen, a video that Seol Gitaek had opened was ying. Yoo-hyun asked to confirm. ¡°Is this it?¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s the full video of the second day taken by the timpse camera. Take a look.¡± ¡°Okay. Thanks.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll get some beer.¡± It was while Seol Gitaek left his seat for a moment. Yoo-hyun grabbed the mouse and changed the video angle. He set a rough yback point and increased the yback speed to four times. Then he quickly scanned the faces of the people passing by. Yoo-hyun focused his attention on the video. And finally, he found the scene he wanted at about 74 percent of the video. On the paused screen, he saw his own side profile. He turned the video a little more, and saw a woman passing by his side. He carefully rewound and fast-forwarded the video to see the woman¡¯s face. She had a short-cut hairstyle, long eyes with slightly drooping ends. Her figure and height were noticeable even under the office look. It was Jeong Dahye, the one Yoo-hyun remembered. It was a long time before he met her, but he couldn¡¯t forget her face. Yoo-hyun made a nk expression, and Seol Gitaek¡¯s eyes sparkled. ¡°Oh, is this the person you were looking for?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°She¡¯s beautiful. Who is she?¡± ¡°Someone I have to meet again.¡± ¡°Someone you like?¡± Yoo-hyun just smiled instead of answering. -The person you¡¯re destined to be with is connected by a red thread. It was exactly what Jeong Dahye had said. The fate was connected to a ce he never expected. The future was changing, but the connected thread remained the same. She would return to Korea in the near future. What would she look like when they met then? Seol Gitaek handed him a beer, looking at Yoo-hyun who was smiling nkly. ¡°You silly guy. What are you thinking about that makes you smile like that?¡± ¡°Just. I¡¯m happy to be with you.¡± ¡°Gross. Come on, let¡¯s drink.¡± ¡°Sure. It¡¯s better to drink with a colleague.¡± ng. The two men¡¯s beer cans shed. That night, Yoo-hyun spent a long time in Seol Gitaek¡¯s room. The taste of drinking with a colleague was quite good. The next day, from the morning, the atmosphere of the exhibition hall was chaotic. The D&Tech booth didn¡¯t open at all, and the JS booth also reduced its scale to a minimum disy. For some reason, Lee Kyunghoon¡¯s expression looked very dark. People murmured at his appearance. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with Lee Kyunghoon, team leader?¡± ¡°Did you see it? His expression was dark.¡± ¡°Yeah. Some people from the Ministry of Industry came earlier. They seemed to be having some bad talk.¡± ¡°What the hell is going on?¡± No one knew the exact information yet. Except for the two people sitting on the bench. Oh Eunbi, the reporter, asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°What do you think will happen?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°It seems like they were waiting for a long time, since the Ministry of Industry stepped in right away.¡± ¡°Yes. They probably knew about it. They¡¯ll be quick to deal with it as much as they prepared.¡± ¡°Do you think they¡¯ll be arrested?¡± Oh Eunbi muttered to herself. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t know the details either. It was still a cold case, so the crime was weaker than in the past. But wouldn¡¯t they cut something if they wielded a knife? Yoo-hyun answered moderately. ¡°That depends on whether they confess or not. But I don¡¯t think they¡¯ll let it go easily.¡± ¡°Of course. You know everything.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be silly. I¡¯m just guessing.¡± ¡°Come on, don¡¯t lie.¡± Oh Eunbi shook her head. Behind the two, Park Seungwoo, the assistant, quietly approached. He was nning to surprise the two who were chatting like siblings. Then, he heard Oh Eunbi¡¯s voice. ¡°By the way, you gave me some materials, right? The corruption materials rted to Lee Kyunghoon.¡± ¡°Ah, yes. What about it?¡± ¡®Lee Kyunghoon?¡¯ Park Seungwoo flinched at Yoo-hyun¡¯s voice that followed. He turned the corner and hid his body. He perked up his ears. The two¡¯s conversation continued. ¡°Why did you prepare it?¡± ¡°Because I knew something was wrong.¡± ¡°You did it all by yourself, right? There was a lot of it.¡± ¡°Yes. Well, yeah.¡± ¡°Why? You had a lot of good seniors in your part, you could have asked for help.¡± Park Seungwoo¡¯s eyes wavered for a moment. He didn¡¯t know exactly what they were talking about, but he knew for sure that his junior had struggled alone. Then Yoo-hyun opened his mouth again. ¡°I just didn¡¯t want to bother them while they were working hard.¡± ¡°Ho ho. You¡¯re amazing, Yoo-hyun. Um, do you treat your seniors like your juniors?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be ridiculous.¡± ¡°Well, maybe not, but that¡¯s how it looks to me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The two¡¯s conversation was not heard well after that. It wasn¡¯t because their voices got smaller, but because Park Seungwoo¡¯s heart was heavy and it was hard to listen. Then, someone tapped his back. Before he turned his head, he heard Choi Minhee, the section chief¡¯s voice. ¡°Park, what are you doing here?¡± ¡°Ah, section chief, nothing.¡± ¡°Why? Were you eavesdropping on Yoo-hyun¡¯s conversation?¡± ¡°No. Of course not. Come on, let¡¯s go.¡± Park Seungwoo smiled awkwardly and turned Choi Minhee to the other side. Choi Minhee changed direction and said. ¡°I have to go this way.¡± ¡°Go around, go around.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Just, just.¡± Park Seungwoo kept blocking the way he wanted to go. Choi Minhee looked at him with a puzzled expression. That afternoon. When the exhibition was about to end, Yoo-hyun greeted Park Seungwoo, who was passing by the private room. ¡°Assistant, where are you going?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, just.¡± ¡°Do you want to go together? Are you okay?¡± ¡°No. I have some ces to stop by.¡± He knew he had nowhere special to go, but Park Seungwoo avoided Yoo-hyun. His expression was still dark. Yoo-hyun knew roughly why. -Did Park hear Yoo-hyun and Oh Eunbi¡¯s conversation earlier? Did he make a mistake? It was the answer he heard when he asked Choi Minhee, the section chief, because Park Seungwoo¡¯s expression was not good. He didn¡¯t have a serious conversation with Oh Eunbi. It was fine for anyone to hear. But there was a remark that bothered him. He might have felt hurt if he had heard that he did it all by himself without his senior¡¯s help. He was someone who cared for his junior more than anyone else. What should he do? He was lost in thought for a moment. That was when Ichano came over with a fuss. ¡°Yoo-hyun, did you hear the news?¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Lee Kyunghoon, well¡­¡± Before Ichano could finish his sentence, he saw Lee Kyunghoon being dragged out from one side of the hallway. He was being pulled by two men in suits who held his arms. Around him, there were employees from the Ministry of Industry and agents from the National Intelligence Service who had changed their clothes. Lee Kyunghoon shouted as if he was screaming. ¡°No, I¡¯m telling you. I have nothing to do with it.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll see when we get there.¡± ¡°Where are you taking me? I told you everything already.¡± ¡°It¡¯s the decision we made after hearing you.¡± The man¡¯s voice was firm and decisive. People swarmed around the unusual scene. Buzzing. Lee Kyunghoon¡¯s voice echoed throughout therge hall. ¡°I don¡¯t know anything about it.¡± He said that and disappeared. The employees of Hansung Electronics LCD division who saw his back clicked their tongues. ¡°JS is a Chinese BDEpany, right?¡± ¡°D&Tech is in cahoots with them, right? So did this team leader bring China in?¡± ¡°I checked with the HR team and it¡¯s true that China has already poached some of their staff.¡± ¡°Crazy. How could they do that behind our backs?¡± ¡°But who did the digging?¡± ¡°They must have investigated from behind.¡± Rumors began to spread through the mouths of the people. Yoo-hyun sat on the bench and ignored the buzz. Was it because everything went ording to the n? He thought he would feel relieved, but he felt rather calm. Then Park Seungwoo, who sat next to him, offered him a can of coffee. It was the coffee he drank once in a while. He was surprised and looked up at Park Seungwoo. His face lookedplicated. ¡°Assistant.¡± ¡°Just. I wanted to drink some cool coffee. Do you like it?¡± ¡°Yes, of course. I¡¯ll drink it well.¡± ¡°You always take care of me like this.¡± He felt the bone in Park Seungwoo¡¯s words, but Yoo-hyun pretended not to know. ¡°What did I do?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Park Seungwoo quietly drank his can of coffee. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t say anything either. After a moment of silence, Park Seungwoo opened his mouth. ¡°It was because of that, wasn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°¡­I heard it by chance. You talking to Oh, the reporter.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°Tell me if you know, why do you suffer alone? I can help you too.¡± He felt his concern for his junior. His eyes asked why he carried all the burden by himself. Yoo-hyun shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s not like that.¡± ¡°You say that again. Wasn¡¯t it because of that you came backtest night?¡± ¡°That¡¯s really not it.¡± ¡°Then what?¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head more vigorously and was speechless for a moment at Park Seungwoo¡¯s question. It really wasn¡¯t, but it was a bit awkward to say. ¡°That¡¯s¡­ because I have someone to look for.¡± ¡°Who can you look for here?¡± Yoo-hyun hesitated for a moment and looked at Park Seungwoo. He didn¡¯t avoid Yoo-hyun¡¯s gaze. Yoo-hyun took the initiative. ¡°Assistant, do you want to have a drink?¡± ¡°Will you tell me now?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s one thing.¡± ¡°Anything else?¡± ¡°And I have a problem with a woman.¡± He just wanted to talk to him. It was a story he hadn¡¯t told anyone yet. Then Park Seungwoo smiled faintly. ¡°Just the two of us?¡± ¡°Deal.¡± Yoo-hyun shouted loudly. That night, inside a bar near the hotel. Live jazz music filled the ce, and Yoo-hyun had a lot of conversations with Park Seungwoo. ¡°Actually¡­¡± He didn¡¯t spill everything. He briefly summarized the story of Lee Kyunghoon. He also added a little bit of the story of meeting the woman he liked. But after talking for a while, he felt a little lighter in his chest. Park Seungwoo questioned him about Jeong Dahye. ¡°But if you like her, why don¡¯t you think of meeting her?¡± ¡°Just. It¡¯s not time yet.¡± ¡°Really? Do you have something to worry about? In my case¡­¡± It wasn¡¯t a good advice to get from Park Seungwoo, who hadn¡¯t met a woman yet. But Yoo-hyun listened to his senior¡¯s words. He was making some light chatter when he got to the point. It was the part where Yoo-hyun investigated Lee Kyunghoon by himself. He drank his alcohol and said seriously. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you should have told me. I might have been able to help you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m sorry for being a bad senior.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not like that.¡± What if Yoo-hyun had asked for help? He would have helped him for sure. Maybe he could have saved some time investigating otherpanies. But he had a reason not to do that. Yoo-hyun wanted to solve it by himself. He thought it would make him feel better. Chapter 166: Chapter 166: Chapter 166 Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, swirled the ss in his hand. His face was flushed from drinking too much. He had been silent for a while, but then he blurted out an emotional remark. ¡°Do you know who the most pathetic senior is?¡± ¡°No. Who is it?¡± ¡°The senior who only exploits his juniors. The senior who has no strength to take care of even one junior. The senior who only takes from his juniors, even though he knows he¡¯s wrong.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was silent, and Park Seung-woo asked him another question. ¡°Yoo-hyun, do you want me to be that kind of senior?¡± ¡°No.¡± Yoo-hyun parted his lips with difficulty. At the same time, he recalled the actions he had done, saying he would look after him. Maybe he had been too narrow-minded? As if to agree, Park Seung-woo uttered a self-reproachful voice. ¡°Actually, I have no right to say this.¡± ¡°No, you do.¡± ¡°No. I just¡­ I want to get closer to you. As a human being, I mean.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± Yoo-hyun answered honestly, and Park Seung-woo¡¯s eyes sparkled. ¡°Good. Then give me a chance. Don¡¯t suffer alone.¡± ¡°Okay, I will.¡± ¡°Please do.¡± At Park Seung-woo¡¯s words, Yoo-hyun fell into deep thought. The conclusion was one. He didn¡¯t know how to receive sometimes. He still had a lot to learn. Yoo-hyun spoke as if he had made up his mind. ¡°Assistant manager.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°I¡¯m stillcking a lot.¡± ¡°Pfft. Kid, what are youcking? You¡¯re overflowing.¡± Park Seung-woo said, and Yoo-hyun shook his head slightly. ¡°No. Please teach me a lot.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll be your mentor for sure. Look forward to it.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± He wanted to learn more. He would fill in the gaps. ng. The sound of sses clinking and smiles on their lips. The remaining schedule? The exhibition was sessful, and he finished what he wanted to do. All that was left was to have a good time. He also went on a trip with his colleagues that he had postponed. There were quite a few ces to go around Berlin. Park Seung-woo and Kim Young-gil, who were looking around, said in turn. ¡°This is the Berlin Wall.¡± ¡°There¡¯s not much to see here.¡± ¡°But it¡¯s a living history. This wall is¡­¡± Yoo-hyun told them the information he knew every time. He felt like a guide, but he had his own fun remembering the old memories. He went to the Berlin Wall and had tea at a famous cafe nearby. He took in the scenery and went around by subway. Yoo-hyun was in charge of the guidance all the time. ¡°This is Gendarmenmarkt. That¡¯s the German Dome, that¡¯s the French Dome¡­¡± ¡°Wow, that¡¯s cool.¡± The colleagues took pictures one after another. They were more passionate than at the exhibition. It felt like a group trip. There were so many ces to see around that it was nice to walk around. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, who was looking at the price list, asked Yoo-hyun¡¯s suggestion. ¡°Shall we go here?¡± ¡°I think it would be good to go inside the Berlin Dome.¡± ¡°The entrance fee is 7 euros?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s worth it.¡± ¡°No. Should I say I¡¯m a student? Then it¡¯s 5 euros.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t look like it, deputy manager.¡± Yoo-hyun cut off his absurd remark. He looked around the Berlin Dome and saw the Berlin cityscape from the roof. And he took a group photo in front of the square. Snap. The background was so cool that the picture came out amazing. Yoo-hyun and his colleagues sat on a bench by the road and chatted while drinking takeout coffee. Then, Choi Min-hee, the manager, eximed. ¡°Wow, Berlin is really nice.¡± ¡°Where shall we go next?¡± ¡°Anywhere. There¡¯s a lot to see here by walking.¡± She answered with a rxed expression when Yoo-hyun asked. Park Seung-woo and Kim Hyun-min joined in. ¡°The subway is well done, too.¡± ¡°I told you, listening to Yoo-hyun is right.¡± That¡¯s when it happened. Vroom. A shy sports car stopped on the road. Inside, there were two women wearing sunsses. Jang Hye-min, the senior, lowered her sunsses to her nose and asked in a loud voice. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± ¡°We¡¯re resting because the scenery is nice.¡± ¡°Oh, I see.¡± ¡°Come here and rest with us. Oh, is it hard to park?¡± Kim Hyun-min gestured and said as if he was teasing. She shrugged her shoulders and put her sunsses back on. ¡°I came to Germany to have fun on the autobahn. I¡¯ll rest in Korea.¡± ¡°Everyone, have a good time. Oppa, bye~¡± It was the moment when Han Jae-hee waved her hand with a bright smile. Vroom. The car sped away with a roar. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, looked enviously at the receding car. ¡°¡­I should have rented one.¡± ¡°Really, how can you be so consistent?¡± Choi Min-hee, the manager, bit her tongue. The others just giggled. That was the end of the long business trip. After an 11-hour flight. Yoo-hyun arrived at Incheon Airport and had a simple dinner with his colleagues before parting. ¡°Good job, everyone.¡± As Yoo-hyun greeted them, Choi Min-hee looked around and said. ¡°You all did well.¡± Kim Hyun-min also waved his hand with a smile. They all said their final goodbye. ¡°Have a good weekend, and see you next week.¡± ¡°Yes. Take care.¡± They had been together for a short time, but they had grown close. They waved their hands continuously as they went their separate ways. Yoo-hyun also raised his hand once more with a regretful heart. ¡°Take care.¡± ¡°Stop it already.¡± Kim Hyun-min grumbled at Yoo-hyun¡¯sughter. He had chosen to attend the exhibition to get rid of Lee Kyung-hoon, the director. He had achieved his goal, but he didn¡¯t feel much. Rather, he smiled at the unforgettable memories he had made with his colleagues. ¡°Well done, Han Yoo-hyun.¡± Yoo-hyun praised himself for his choice and got on the express bus. An hour by bus. And 20 minutes by foot. Yoo-hyun barely arrived home with tworge suitcases. It was already past midnight. As he got off the elevator and stood in front of the door, his mother¡¯s phone call came at the right time. ¡°Mom, why aren¡¯t you sleeping?¡± -Did you arrive well? ¡°Yes. I just arrived. Did you stay up waiting for me?¡± -Well, kind of. I¡¯m d. Jae-hee also arrived safely. ¡°I got her message too.¡± -That¡¯s good. You must be tired, so rest well. Click. Yoo-hyun pressed the password and entered the house. He looked down at the trunk and said. ¡°Mom, I bought you a gift.¡± -Oh, oh. Anyone would think you called me because of that. But what is it? A fierce reaction came from the other side of the phone. ¡°Haha. I¡¯ll tell youter.¡± -Yoo-hyun¡­ Hmm, okay. Can I look forward to it? ¡°Yes, probably.¡± Yoo-hyun hung up the phone with a smile. Maybe it was because of his mother¡¯s bright voice. His tired body felt a bit refreshed. Click. The living room light turned on and his phone rang again. Beep. It was a message from Seol Ki-tae. -I thought you might need this picture, so I sent it. Yoo-hyun smiled at the message. ¡°Such a thoughtful kid.¡± Seol Ki-tae sent a picture along with the text. It was a side view of young Jung Da-hye taken by a timpse camera. -They say your soulmate is connected by a red thread. He remembered what she had said. When the timees, they will meet. He was determined to show his best self then. Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips curled up. Yoo-hyun, who slept all day, went to the gym first thing the next day. There were quite a few people at the gym on the weekend. Yoo-hyun opened his suitcase and handed out shampoo to Kang Dong-sik, who he saw first. ¡°They say this German shampoo is really good.¡± ¡°Shampoo? There¡¯s some at the gym, why bother?¡± He wiped his sweat and asked with a tick. ¡°This is not just shampoo, it¡¯s anti-hair loss shampoo.¡± ¡°I¡¯m already dying of hair loss, who are you trying to feed?¡± ¡°You have to protect the remaining hair.¡± Kang Dong-sik lost his words at Yoo-hyun¡¯s cold answer. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Puhahaha.¡± The gym people burst intoughter. Yoo-hyun ignored Kang Dong-sik¡¯s grumbling and handed out shampoo to each person. ¡°Did you buy this for all the gym members?¡± ¡°Yes. I thought you all might need it.¡± Kang Dong-sik finally looked at the trunk on the floor. It was full of blue shampoo. It was a huge volume at a nce. He appreciated the effort ofing to the gym on purpose on the weekend. He pursed his lips and said. ¡°Well, you worked hard. I¡¯ll use it well.¡± ¡°Haha. Why are you acting so out of character, brother?¡± ¡°Hey, am I not good at speaking politely?¡± ¡°Are you?¡± Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes and asked, and Kang Dong-sik red up. ¡°I¡¯m not using this.¡± The peopleughed again and thanked him. ¡°Puhahaha.¡± ¡°Thank you, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d you like it.¡± Yoo-hyun also greeted the people with a smile on his face. It was a very warm scene, unlike the aggressive gym members. Yoo-hyun, who gave out the gifts happily, met his friend Kang Jun-ki in Seoul. He gave him a German toothpaste set. Kang Jun-ki made a loud noise as he took the gift. ¡°What, is that all you got from the trunk?¡± ¡°This is German-made. You only need a little bit to brush your teeth. Isn¡¯t it amazing?¡± ¡°Amazing, toothpaste is toothpaste.¡± ¡°Give one to So-hyun. This is popr among women.¡± Yoo-hyun said, and Kang Jun-ki snorted. ¡°Hey, who likes toothpaste as a gift?¡± ¡°Really, how can you not know women¡¯s hearts?¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words made Kang Jun-ki flinch. He remembered his friend¡¯s appearance at Hansung Tower, receiving the eyes of the female employees. ¡°Really? Well, I see your female employees¡­¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°No. Thank you.¡± Kang Jun-ki nodded his head in the end. Yoo-hyun was satisfied with his expression and said. ¡°There¡¯s one more thing.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Yoo-hyun raised his hand and pretended to drink, and Kang Jun-ki asked in surprise. ¡°Huh? Kid, did you buy liquor? How old is it?¡± ¡°You can look forward to it.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s open it when Hyun-soo and Jun-seoke up.¡± ¡°Deal.¡± Kang Jun-ki smiled for once. Yoo-hyun returned home and opened therge trunk in the house. The trunk was filled with all kinds of items like a jumble. But it was still neatly organized. ¡®I¡¯ll give toothpaste to Hyun-soo and Jun-seok too.¡¯ He sorted them out one by one. ¡®I¡¯ll give hand cream to Eun-ah, and gummy bear set to Ye-seul.¡¯ He wrapped them separately. ¡®I¡¯ll give cold tea to the aunt at the soup restaurant.¡¯ He also left a simple note. It was the same for the people at work. They might be small gifts, but Yoo-hyun put his heart into each one. What would they need? He picked out the gifts with a fluttering heart, thinking of the recipients. What would their reaction be? They would like it, right? He imagined their expressions when they received them and smiled happily. This whole process was a joy to Yoo-hyun. He had never felt this way before when he had no asion to buy gifts. Chapter 167: Chapter 167: Chapter 167 Time flew by as he was wrapping up the gifts. There were only a few left. Rustle. Rustle. Yoo-hyun put the handbag he had taken out next to him in a box and wrapped it with wrapping paper. It was a gift for his mother. He had chosen it while thinking of his mother, who always carried an eco-bag. He was sure his mother would like the small and cute handbag, ording to her taste. He could already picture his mother running around with joy. The problem was his father¡¯s gift. There was a bottle of liquor in front of Yoo-hyun. His father would wee it with open arms, but his mother would try to stop him. Even though his father¡¯s liver health had recovered, his mother was adamant. He might end up in Han Jae-hee¡¯s mouth if he was careless. ¡°It¡¯s fine as long as he doesn¡¯t get caught, right?¡± After a moment of hesitation, Yoo-hyun made the most reasonable decision. That¡¯s how he finished wrapping all the gifts. Monday, the day dawned. Yoo-hyun arrived at the office early in the morning and took care of the cleaningdy first. ¡°Here, drink this. It¡¯s good for your body.¡± ¡°Oh, thank you. You¡¯re always so kind to me.¡± ¡°It¡¯s cheap. I saw you had a coldst time.¡± ¡°Thank you so much.¡± The cleaningdy looked very touched. She wasn¡¯t the only one who liked it. Yoo-hyun also handed out gifts to his team members. ¡°It¡¯s effervescent vitamin. It¡¯s better than taking pills.¡± ¡°Thanks.¡± Most of them reacted well. His colleagues liked it too, especially the female staff. ¡°Yoo-hyun, thank you so much.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°No, really. I really wanted this. Thank you.¡± He felt embarrassed to give such a trivial gift when they liked it so much. Effervescent vitamin was hard to get in Korea, and it was several times more expensive than in the local market. Maybe that¡¯s why the female staff liked it. ¡®Should I have bought more?¡¯ He thought. Yoo-hyun told Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, about this. ¡°The vitamin was well received.¡± ¡°Yeah? Who?¡± ¡°Ae-rin, Mi-ran sunbae¡­¡± That¡¯s when Choi Min-hee, the section chief, cut in. ¡°That¡¯s because Yoo-hyun gave it to them.¡± ¡°Well. They were all gloomy when I gave it to them.¡± She said firmly, and Park Seung-woo, who was next to her, nodded. Choi Min-hee winked at Yoo-hyun. ¡°See?¡± ¡°Come on, no way.¡± ¡°Of course. Park, tell him.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled as Choi Min-hee pressed on. Park Seung-woo blinked and asked. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t they act indifferent when you give it to them?¡± ¡°Section chief, it¡¯s not that bad¡­¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s true.¡± Yoo-hyunughed off their jokes. They were always fun people. But why did Park Seung-woo look so gloomy? He suddenly remembered the time they drank together in Germany. He had confided his personal story to him and made a promise. To talk to each other honestly. It seemed like it was Yoo-hyun¡¯s turn to listen. It was when Choi Min-hee was about to say something angrily. ¡°Anyway. It¡¯s not a joke. They like it because Yoo-hyun gave it to them.¡± ¡°Thank you for saying that.¡± ¡°Annoying. That¡¯s not what I mean¡­¡± He winked at Park Seung-woo, who was talking to him. ¡®How about a cup of coffee?¡¯ ¡°Ahem, Yoo-hyun, I have something to tell you.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Shall we talk over a cup of coffee?¡± He got the hint, but his tone was too unnatural. Choi Min-hee, who had her arm around him, said suspiciously. ¡°You two seem to be hanging out a lottely.¡± ¡°We¡¯re mentor and mentee. Yoo-hyun still has a lot to learn from me.¡± ¡°Right. It¡¯s the other way around.¡± ¡°Hey, section chief, enough with the jokes. Hahaha.¡± Park Seung-wooughed awkwardly and dragged Yoo-hyun by the arm. They had to get out before Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, came. The outdoor terrace on the 20th floor. Yoo-hyun held a paper cup filled with coffee and stood side by side with Park Seung-woo. The Gangnam skyline was spread out in front of them. It was a perfect ce to talk, as there was no one around because of the cold weather. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Hey, actually, I¡­¡± Park Seung-woo whispered secretly, and Yoo-hyun perked up his ears. ¡°Pfft.¡± But the content was so absurd that Yoo-hyun spat out the coffee he was drinking. ¡°Hey, gross.¡± ¡°No, when did you find out?¡± ¡°The announcement came out. I need to date someone too.¡± Park Seung-woo had looked into thepany¡¯s matchmaking program. Every year, at the end of the year, a famous marriage informationpany, Juo, organized a group meeting with unmarried women from otherpanies. He was determined to go there. Yoo-hyun nced at Park Seung-woo.He was sincere, judging by his expression. He was a good and attractive person, but hecked social skills. He looked awkward when dealing with other female employees. His outdated outfit, his facial expression, and his eye contact were also problematic. He had more than one or two things to change if he wanted to do it right. Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager who had no idea what Yu-hyun was thinking, smiled slyly. ¡°Hehe, but if you join me, it would be a huge hit, right?¡± ¡°Why me?¡± ¡°Why? We¡¯re going to a blind date, we should go together.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yu-hyun blinked in disbelief, and Park Seung-woo raised his voice. ¡°You should look around a bit, not just think about one woman. You have to enjoy life.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you were going?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯m serious. This kind of opportunity is rare.¡± Park Seung-woo shrugged as if it was obvious, and Yu-hyun asked him. ¡°Assistant manager, are you sure I can go?¡± ¡°Why? You¡¯re old enough.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not what I mean, I mean, can I really go with you?¡± ¡°Huh? What do you mean¡­¡± ¡°How about I dress up nicely and stand right next to you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Park Seung-woo felt a chill at Yu-hyun¡¯s repeated question. He imagined the young and handsome Yu-hyun standing there. What if he, Park Seung-woo, stood next to Yu-hyun? He would be treated like a squid, that was obvious. Park Seung-woo waved his hand hastily. ¡°No, no. I¡¯d better go alone.¡± ¡°I think so too.¡± ¡°Haha. Yeah. It¡¯s better than you going.¡± Yu-hyun agreed with that. But he was uneasy about sending Park Seung-woo alone. He was not a bad person. He had potential if he polished a few things. Yu-hyun hoped that his senior, whom he liked, would do well. He made up his mind and called Park Seung-woo. ¡°Thene here for a moment. I have an idea.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Park Seung-woo fluttered his ears and approached Yu-hyun. He looked very excited. Yu-hyun coached Park Seung-woo sincerely, and Park Seung-woo nodded his head repeatedly. ¡°First, when you meet the other person, how to start¡­¡± ¡°Wow, that¡¯s good.¡± ¡°Yes. And presence is important¡­¡± Yu-hyun had negotiated with countless people, even though he had never seen a blind date. As long as the other person was human, Yu-hyun¡¯s advice would work. Park Seung-woo eximed after listening to Yu-hyun¡¯s story for quite a long time. ¡°Wow¡­ that¡¯s good?¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s certain.¡± ¡°But how can I look like your advice? They all work for goodpanies, so business cards won¡¯t work.¡± ¡°Of course. What I mean is, to make a good first impression, you should pay attention to your appearance, your tone of voice, and your posture¡­¡± Yu-hyun answered sincerely. He raised the level of his answer, thinking that Park Seung-woo understood enough. He was in the middle of his passionate speech. Park Seung-woo muttered to himself. ¡°The award for the contest hasn¡¯te out yet.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± A question mark popped up in Yu-hyun¡¯s head. The award for the contest suddenly popped up. Then Park Seung-woo pped his hands and said. ¡°Oh, by the way, did our interview articlee out in the newspaper?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Our Daily is pretty famous, right? I can just show them the interview article.¡± ¡°During a blind date?¡± ¡°Yeah. Wow¡­ doesn¡¯t it look awesome?¡± Ugh. Yu-hyun put his hand on his forehead. He felt like he had to start over from the beginning. A few days passed. Yu-hyun¡¯s mother, Kim Yeon-hee, looked especially grim today. She bit her lower lip hard, as if she was holding back her frustration. Lee Kyung-ran, who ran a donut shop next to Kim Yeon-hee¡¯s side dish shop, asked. ¡°Yeon-hee, what¡¯s wrong? You look unhappy.¡± ¡°Not unhappy. Just, you know, whatever.¡± Kim Yeon-hee covered her mouth and answered. She casually put a newspaper on herp after a moment of hesitation. Lee Kyung-ran asked curiously. ¡°What¡¯s that newspaper?¡± ¡°I found it on my way.¡± ¡°Let me see.¡± Rumble. Lee Kyung-ran pulled her chair close and opened the newspaper in front of Kim Yeon-hee. ¡°Let¡¯s see¡­¡± Kim Yeon-hee swallowed her saliva and watched Lee Kyung-ran¡¯s expression. Lee Kyung-ran¡¯s finger stopped at one ce as she scanned the newspaper. It was an interview section, filled with a full-page feature. It wasn¡¯t because of the dense text or the colorful pictures. It wasn¡¯t because of the name Hansung Electronics. ¡°Is this¡­ Yu-hyun?¡± ¡°Huh? What?¡± Lee Kyung-ran¡¯s eyes widened at Kim Yeon-hee¡¯s reaction. ¡°Right? Yeon-hee¡¯s son Yu-hyun. The handsome guy who came herest time, right?¡± ¡°Huh. Why is he here?¡± Lee Kyung-ran pped Kim Yeon-hee¡¯s shoulder lightly. ¡°What? Yeon-hee, you should be very happy about this.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. Look. He looks like a solo model in this picture below. Wow¡­ he looks really cool when I look at him like this.¡± ¡°Nah, that¡¯s not that much.¡± ¡°No, no. People,e here.¡± Lee Kyung-ran stood up and called the other shop owners around. People gathered one by one. Lee Kyung-ran showed them the newspaper as if it was her own business. ¡°Look, this newspaper has Yeon-hee¡¯s son¡­¡± ¡°Where, where?¡± The response from the surroundings was hot. ¡°Oh, my. Oh, my. He came herest time.¡± ¡°Wow. Yeon-hee¡¯s son really made it to the newspaper?¡± ¡°He must have developed something amazing.¡± ¡°I¡¯m so jealous.¡± Kim Yeon-hee¡¯s chest felt hot at the too hot reaction. But what can I do? It was so good. ¡°No, it¡¯s not that.¡± Still, Kim Yeon-hee bit her lower lip hard and waved her hand. She bit so hard that blood came out. Her smile, which seemed to have tears in it, looked very happy. A break room set up in a brick factory. There, Yu-hyun¡¯s father, Han Seung-won, was on the phone. ¡°Yeah. I got it.¡± All the answers started with ¡®yeah¡¯, and the employees who were watching him looked incredulous. But Han Seung-won, the president, answered bluntly. -Dad, you like Valentine¡¯s Day, right? ¡°Yeah. Right.¡± -Let¡¯s drink together when I go down. I¡¯ll hide it well and go. ¡°Yeah. Let¡¯s see when youe down.¡± -Yes. Dad, be careful on your way home. ¡°Yeah. Go home.¡± It was after the call ended. Chapter 168: Chapter 168: Chapter 168 An Se-hoon, the deputy manager who had worked with him for a long time, picked up the newspaper that was ced on President Han Seung-won¡¯sp. He pointed at the picture in the newspaper with one hand and eximed. ¡°Did you just talk to Yoo-hyun who¡¯s in here?¡± ¡°Hehe, yes.¡± ¡°Wow. Our president, you¡¯re so funny.¡± ¡°What, you punk.¡± ¡°No, you were bragging about your son like crazy while looking at the picture just before, but why did you act so polite when you talked to him?¡± ¡°When did I brag? I just saw that the article came out.¡± President Han Seung-won felt wronged. Of course, he was happy that his son¡¯s article came out, but he never showed it off in front of his employees. It was the employee who brought the newspaper and opened the page where his son¡¯s picture was printed. All President Han Seung-won did was slightly lift the corners of his mouth. But the employees still jeered at him. ¡°Ugh¡­¡± He knew it was a joke, but there was one person who was mean. It was An Se-hoon, the deputy manager who had been with him longer than his son. ¡°I¡¯m very happy too, since I raised Yoo-hyun when he was young. But this is not how you brag.¡± ¡°An deputy manager, do you want to keep pushing me like this?¡± ¡°You¡¯re pretending not to know again. You probably left the newspaper on purpose where it can be seen.¡± He didn¡¯t know when to stop once he started nagging. He kept talking even though it was enough. ¡°Let¡¯s take advantage of Yoo-hyun¡¯s sess. Hey, can you get us a contract from Hanseong Construction?¡± ¡°Hey, how can a rookie who has nothing to do with it do that?¡± ¡°President, this is the time to take advantage of your luck. Well, what do you think?¡± ¡°This guy until the end.¡± ¡°Haha. I¡¯m kidding, kidding.¡± President Han Seung-won got angry and got up from his seat. Then An Se-hoon stepped back. He turned his head and looked at the employees and said with authority. ¡°Listen up.¡± Then the employees¡¯ faces became tense. ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Then President Han Seung-won¡¯s mouth curled up. ¡°Let¡¯s finish up quickly today¡­ How about a dinner?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The employees who were looking around with nk expressions shouted btedly. ¡°Wow. Yes, please.¡± Han Jae-hee was sitting on the campus bench nkly. The week she spent in Germany felt like a dream. The morous exhibition hall, the expensive open car, the luxurious hotel, the delicious food and drinks, and the time she spent with good people still lingered in her head. She worked like crazy for a while, but that too became a good memory. ¡°Can I go again?¡± She was muttering to herself with her chin resting on her hand. Lim Ye-jin, a ssmate from the same department, sat down next to her. ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°Huh? Just.¡± ¡°Hey, have you seen this?¡± She handed her a newspaper. Her brother¡¯s face was printed in the newspaper. She had seen it several times already because her mother kept talking about it. ¡°I did.¡± ¡°Your brother is really cool. Does he have a girlfriend?¡± ¡°Huh? Girlfriend?¡± She realized that she had never heard of her brother¡¯s love life. She might have done it when she was drunk, but she couldn¡¯t remember because the film was cut off every time. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°Hey, can you introduce me to him?¡± ¡°You have a boyfriend.¡± ¡°That¡¯s just a friend.¡± ¡°Ugh, no.¡± Han Jae-hee drew a clear line. Lim Ye-jin crossed her arms and pouted. ¡°Why? You¡¯re so protective of your brother these days, aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°When did I do that?¡± ¡°When did you do that? You used to never talk about your brother, but now you have him in your mouth every day.¡± ¡°Did I?¡± She realized that she had be very close to her brother at some point. She suddenly thought of something and took out her phone. There were no recent messages. She was annoyed when he gave her work, but she felt disappointed when he didn¡¯t contact her. Then Lim Ye-jin said something as if she remembered. ¡°Oh, Woo-chan senior ising here.¡± ¡°What? Yang Woo-chan?¡± ¡°Yeah. The senior you said was handsome and rich before.¡± ¡°When did I say that?¡± As Han Jae-hee turned pale, a word that stuck in her ear came to mind. -Don¡¯t ever date Yang. He¡¯s not a person who can help you. Got it? She was bothered by her brother¡¯s words that she dismissed as a joke. Was that why? Han Jae-hee felt a instinctive repulsion and got up from her seat. ¡°I¡¯m going first.¡± ¡°Hey, he¡¯ll be here soon.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have anything to see.¡± Han Jae-hee shook her head firmly. She decided to listen to her brother this time. Yoo-hyun was walking the busymute as usual. He had his phone in one hand. He heard the voice of reporter Oh Eun-bi on the phone. -Thank you for the interview. I put the best picture of you on it. ¡°Thank you.¡± -Ah, stingy. Normally, only CEOs get color pictures for articles. Do you know how hard I worked for that¡­ ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun took the phone away from his ear for a moment. He had heard the same thing over and over again since the article came out a week ago. The reporter with a good sense stopped talking and asked. -Yoo-hyun? ¡°Yes, reporter, thank you.¡± -So let¡¯s have a meal. I¡¯ll pay. I even gave you an interview, and this is probably the first time a reporter gets a free meal. ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll set a date. Let¡¯s do it next time.¡± -Hoho. Okay, I got it. Good day~ He looked at the hung up phone and chuckled. He didn¡¯t expect to be connected to the picky reporter like this. She was a bit talkative and annoying, but it wasn¡¯t bad to get close to her. He would need her help soon. He needed to maintain a proper rtionship with her for that. He was thinking about this and that and arrived at the office. He wondered what was going on, but Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager who usually came in thetest, was already in his seat. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°I was curious about Park¡¯s blind date result, so I couldn¡¯t sleep.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yoo-hyun spat out augh in disbelief. Soon after, Choi Min-hee, the manager, Kim Young-gil, the deputy, and Lee Chan-ho arrived. ¡°Do you know the result? ¡°How was the blind date?¡± ¡°Did the deputye?¡± The words from the three people¡¯s mouths were all directed at one person. They were all eagerly waiting for the result of Park Seung-woo¡¯s blind datest weekend. They dragged their chairs and gathered around Park Seung-woo¡¯s seat. Yoo-hyun, who was next to him, naturally joined the group. As they chatted, the work time was approaching. Soon after, Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, asked anxiously. ¡°When is Parking?¡± ¡°Right. He¡¯ste.¡± Kim Young-gil, the deputy, checked the time and answered. The other part members also waited nervously. No one was worried about Park Seung-woo¡¯s health. They were worried about something else. Choi Min-hee, the manager, asked bluntly. ¡°Was it a car ident?¡± ¡°That wouldn¡¯t be it.¡± Yoo-hyun answered, and Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager who was next to him, shook his head. ¡°Yoo-hyun, face the reality.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The people had already decided. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager who was worried, spoke and Lee Chan-ho added. ¡°Is he noting because of the sorrow of breaking up?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you have to get an after to break up?¡± ¡°Hey, he¡¯s the top talent in thepany, but what if he broke up from the start?¡± Kim Young-gil, the deputy, asked incredulously and Lee Chan-ho nodded. ¡°Isn¡¯t that possible?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, agreed with a serious expression. They had the same mind, except for Yoo-hyun. They judged that it would be hard for Park Seung-woo, who had no sense, to survive in a group blind date. But Yoo-hyun believed he could do it. Park Seung-woo¡¯s strength was his humanistic side that attracted people. If he could convey his sincerity, the other person would have no choice but to fall for him. What wascking? He was a little clueless, but that could be changed by changing a few habits. He would have had enough chances if he followed the advice. Yoo-hyun nodded. Yoo-hyun and the part members had different thoughts. At the exact moment when the work time was over, Park Seung-woo showed up. He saw the part members waiting and walked quickly. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, raised his hand and called him. ¡°Park.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°Come to the conference room right away.¡± ¡°Yes? Oh, yes.¡± Then he got up from his seat and turned his back. At the same time, the other part members also got up from their seats as promised. Park Seung-woo hung his jumper behind the chair and asked Yoo-hyun, who was left. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll see when you go.¡± ¡°Is it serious?¡± ¡°A little.¡± It wasn¡¯t a little. There was nothing more serious and important than this in the part. When they arrived at the conference room, the part members were already in their seats. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, snapped his fingers and pointed out Park Seung-woo¡¯s seat. Yoo-hyun sat in the corner and looked around. They weren¡¯t even promised, but they all became like interrogators. What¡¯s so serious? He chuckled. It was the 3rd part that got along well in a strange ce after going to Germany. Park Seung-woo asked cautiously. ¡°Me¡­ what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°It¡¯s about the blind date on Saturday.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, answered Park Seung-woo¡¯s bewildered question. Then Park Seung-woo rxed his shoulders and shrugged. ¡°Oh, that.¡± ¡°That? Did it go well?¡± The part members¡¯ eyes widened at the unexpected sight. It wasn¡¯t the defeated expression they expected. He even gave a confident answer. ¡°It was easy.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°Really?¡± The atmospherepletely reversed with that one shot. It was enough for Choi Min-hee, the manager who didn¡¯t usually step up, to step up. She asked in a hurry. ¡°Tell me how you did it. I¡¯m so curious.¡± ¡°Where should I start?¡± Park Seung-woo, who took the lead, looked around leisurely. ¡°From the beginning to the end, all of it.¡± ¡°Ah, it¡¯s a bit long¡­ Well, okay.¡± The part members exchanged quick nces at his appearance. ¡®Is he for real?¡¯ ¡®He looks real, doesn¡¯t he?¡¯ ¡®Wow.¡¯ Now they all believed in Park Seung-woo¡¯s sess. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t doubt his sess either. His bodynguage and his story showed that it was true. Park Seung-woo coughed once and opened his mouth. ¡°First of all, we all gathered in a big hall. There were 20 employees from Yurim Cosmetics. To be more specific¡­¡± ¡°Oh, was the ce Baekje Hotel?¡± Park Seung-woo nodded casually at Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager¡¯s surprised question. ¡°Yes. They also gave us a hotel meal voucher if we seeded as a couple.¡± ¡°Wow, that¡¯s awesome.¡± The people reacted strongly to Park Seung-woo¡¯s every word. The most enthusiastic person in front of him was Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager. He reacted actively to Park Seung-woo¡¯s words. Park Seung-woo exaggerated his gestures and said. ¡°It¡¯s 20 to 20, but there were a lot of people.¡± ¡°I bet.¡± ¡°First, there was a first talk. We covered our faces with something like a tent, and when we got a signal, we could face each other for 30 seconds. There¡­¡± As the long exnation continued, Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, swallowed his saliva and asked. Chapter 169: Chapter 169: Chapter 169 ¡°Did you do well?¡± ¡°The atmosphere wasn¡¯t bad. It was just a stage to check the first impression, so I didn¡¯t feel any pressure. The next part was more important.¡± ¡°The next part?¡± As Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, asked impatiently, Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, crossed his legs leisurely and held up two fingers. ¡°There was a second round of in-depth talk. In the first round, we wrote down the names of the people we liked, and then we had a five-minute conversation with the ones who matched.¡± ¡°So? Who picked you, Park?¡± ¡°Of course. I got a lot of votes.¡± ¡°Wow, really? So what happened?¡± ¡°I said exactly what I prepared. And they seemed to like it, right?¡± ¡°What did you say? Tell me.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, leaned his face forward. Soon, the faces of the other part members were all around Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager. Among them was Yoo-hyun¡¯s face. It was such a lively story that they naturally sympathized with him as they listened. Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, waved his hand as if mocking their expectations. ¡°Hey, I can¡¯t tell you by myself. There¡¯s no one to talk to.¡± ¡°Someone to talk to?¡± ¡°Yes. I need someone to respond if I want to exin.¡± That action made them more impatient. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, gestured to Choi Min-hee, the section chief. ¡°Choi, why don¡¯t you y the role of the other person?¡± ¡°Me?¡± ¡°Who else? Me? It would ruin the immersion.¡± Choi Min-hee, the section chief, looked up and down at Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager. She thought it was not a good idea. She eventually turned her chair and faced Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager. ¡°Is this okay?¡± ¡°You have to greet first.¡± Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, who usually found Choi Min-hee, the section chief, the most difficult, showed a strict face as if he were a movie director. Choi Min-hee, the section chief, reluctantlyplied with his words. ¡°¡­Hello. I¡¯m Choi Min-hee from Yurim Cosmetics.¡± ¡°Choi, you sound a bit stiff, don¡¯t you?¡± As soon as Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, tackled her, Choi Min-hee, the section chief, snapped at him. ¡°Be quiet.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Of course, Choi Min-hee, the section chief¡¯s fierce eyes immediately subdued him. She took a slow breath and then put her hands on her knees modestly. Then she smiled and said. ¡°I¡¯m Choi Min-hee from Yurim Cosmetics. Nice to meet you.¡± ¡°Pfft.¡± Her voice, which was about two tones higher, made everyoneugh. Yoo-hyun alsoughed as he saw her. But Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, was serious. He looked around at the people and said as if he were teaching them. ¡°First of all, you have to win their favor with a specialpliment. Look.¡± Then he went straight into action. ¡°Nice to meet you. I¡¯m Park Seung-woo. You have a V-line jawline, Min-hee?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Choi Min-hee, the section chief¡¯s eyes widened at the sudden weird joke. ¡°It¡¯s the sharpest V I¡¯ve ever seen. Your hand must be cut. Haha.¡± ¡°Ugh.¡± She waspletely disgusted by Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager¡¯sughter. The other part members clicked their tongues. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun felt like he had been hit in the back of his head with a hammer. -You have to give a specific and specialpliment, not just apliment. A generalpliment is something that everyone does there, so it doesn¡¯t work. It might even look like ttery. As the saying goes, praise makes even a whale dance, it is the easiest and fastest way to win someone¡¯s favor. In this kind of group blind date, where the opportunity to speak is limited, praise was essential. But as he said, he had to give a specific and specialpliment. That way, he could leave a good impression on the other person. Is that hard? Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t understand Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager. He said he knew and answered that he was confident. Yoo-hyun felt a creepy feeling for a moment. ¡®He didn¡¯t do everything like this, did he?¡¯ As expected, the unfortunate prediction never missed. Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, said excitedly. ¡°I¡¯ll tell you my hobby first. I like hiking. Bukhansan is really nice.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard to climb, but if you have the equipment, you can climb it too, Min-hee. Do you want to go with meter?¡± Instead of empathizing with the other person¡¯s story, he tried to lead the conversation, and the result was absurd. Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, was just talking to himself. Choi Min-hee, the section chief, yawned naturally. And the result of picking out words from the other person¡¯s speech and agreeing with them was even more ridiculous. He caught the tail of the words that Choi Min-hee, the section chief, sincerely spat out. ¡°What¡¯s hard? Thepany is a bit busy except for¡­¡± ¡°Are you very busy?¡± ¡°Yes. A little.¡± ¡°How much is a little?¡± ¡°¡­What are you saying. What do you want me to do.¡± Choi Min-hee, the section chief, finally exploded. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun lost his words. He couldn¡¯t believe that it went well with the nonsense he showed. The other part members were the same. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, asked incredulously. ¡°Park, is this real? How can this work when you do it like this?¡± ¡°It¡¯s real. I got two hotel meal vouchers.¡± Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, took out the meal vouchers from his wallet as if he was wronged. Choi Min-hee, the section chief, asked in surprise. ¡°Why do you have that, Park?¡± ¡°Huh? The woman told me to keep it.¡± ¡°Hey, did you get the phone number?¡± ¡°Yes, of course. I got a few more besides her.¡± ¡°Really? You became a couple and got other women¡¯s numbers?¡± ¡°Yes. They all got multiple phone numbers.¡± Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, held out his phone and showed the phone numbers he registered yesterday. There were two more phone numbers besides Lim Hyun-mi, who became his couple. Lee Chan-ho, who couldn¡¯t stand it, stepped up. ¡°Then call that number.¡± ¡°Hey, I don¡¯t want to contact someone I¡¯m not going to meet.¡± ¡°No, just try it once. You can say you pressed it by mistake.¡± ¡°Oh,e on, we have work to do¡­¡± As Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, urged him, Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, finally pressed the call button. The conference room was quiet as if they wanted to hear even a small voice. And soon, a voice came from the receiver. -This number does not exist. Please call again. ¡°¡­¡± No one could open their mouths at that sound. Choi Min-hee, the section chief, quietly licked her tongue and shook her head. Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, who was embarrassed, immediately pressed the number below. ¡°I¡¯ll try another number.¡± -This number does not exist¡­ But the result was no different. Thud. Silence hung over the conference room. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, let out a hollowugh in the awkward silence. ¡°Hahaha.¡± ¡°Well, at least one of them connected, right?¡± Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, stammered as he was flustered, and Choi Min-hee, the section chief, asked. ¡°Really? Did it connect?¡± ¡°Yes. Look. There¡¯s a text message, too.¡± It was a reply saying that she did well to Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager¡¯s question of how it went. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, pointed out. ¡°What about the after? You had the meeting on Saturday, so you must have met on Sunday.¡± ¡°Oh, she said she had work on Sunday.¡± ¡°Then when are you going to meet again? Today?¡± ¡°She workste on weekdays¡­ Yurim Cosmetics must be tough.¡± That couldn¡¯t be true. Yurim Cosmetics was apany that always ranked among the top in terms of being a good ce to work. Choi Min-hee, the section chief, couldn¡¯t help but close her eyes. Instead, Kim Young-gil, the assistant manager, asked. ¡°That could happen. Then you¡¯ll meet on the weekend, right?¡± ¡°She said she had to go to her hometown on the weekend.¡± ¡°¡­¡± No one could open their mouths at Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager¡¯s words. If it were someone else, they would have just ignored him. But the 3rd part was different, as they were close to each other. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, patted Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager¡¯s back first. Choi Min-hee, the section chief, Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, and Lee Chan-ho cheered him up in turn. ¡°Cheer up.¡± ¡°There are plenty of women.¡± ¡°Life is long. It¡¯s the age of a hundred.¡± ¡°Assistant manager, you can do it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t open his mouth. Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, was annoyed by the constant pitiful looks. Then he turned the arrow to Kim Young-gil, the assistant manager. ¡°Why are you all doing this to me? Kim, you don¡¯t have a girlfriend either, do you?¡± ¡°Me?¡± ¡°Yes, assistant manager. Aren¡¯t werades?¡± Thud. Then Kim Young-gil, the assistant manager, casually put his phone on the table. His expression was surprisingly calm. He even showed a slight confidence by lifting the corners of his mouth. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, picked up his phone without thinking. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± ¡°Check it out.¡± As he pressed the button, the dim screen lit up. At the same time, a gasp came out of Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager¡¯s mouth. ¡°Huh? Wow.¡± Thump thump. He was so surprised that he fell back on his chair. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± At that moment, people gathered around to see the phone screen. They didn¡¯t care about Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, who fell. They all had a stunned look on their faces. ¡°Blonde?¡± ¡°Could it be¡­¡± Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, also came closer in surprise. On the screen, there was a picture of a blonde white woman and Kim Young-gil, the assistant manager, with their arms linked. It was even the phone background. Everyone¡¯s eyes were on Kim Young-gil, the assistant manager. ¡°Haha. It just happened that way.¡± ¡°What? How, how did you do it?¡± ¡°Thanks to Yoo-hyun.¡± As Kim Young-gil, the assistant manager, nodded, Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes. He didn¡¯t remember introducing him to a white woman. ¡°Yoo-hyun introduced me to an English teacher.¡± ¡°I know. James.¡± ¡°Yes. He introduced me to this woman. It just happened that we¡¯ve been¡­ Hehe.¡± As Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, agreed, Kim Young-gil, the assistant manager, exined the details. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager¡¯s eyes turned to Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager. ¡°I see. Then only Park¡­¡± ¡°Park, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Kim Young-gil, the assistant manager, scratched his head. Then everyone looked at Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, with a pitying look. Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, backed away and denied reality. Yoo-hyun stepped up, thinking that Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager¡¯s mind would go crazy. ¡°It won¡¯t be¡­¡± ¡°Assistant manager, let¡¯s get some fresh air for a while.¡± ¡°Okay, fine.¡± Yoo-hyun lifted Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, up and said to Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager. ¡°Deputy manager, I¡¯ll be back in a bit.¡± ¡°Okay. Yoo-hyun, you take care of him.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± He wasn¡¯t saying that because he was worried about Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager. Their interest was already elsewhere. Buzzing. A bright atmosphere was created behind them. ¡°Kim, show me again.¡± ¡°That¡¯s really amazing.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, walked out without a word. His footsteps were moving slowly, and his back looked lonely. He was quiet until he got off the elevator. He took out a cigarette when he got to the smoking area on the first floor. Yoo-hyun asked him as he lit the cigarette. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Of course, I¡¯m okay. Why? Do you think I¡¯m down?¡± ¡°No. Of course not.¡± ¡°Right. Hyun-mi was fine. She was a nice person.¡± Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, tried to smile. He still thought that he and Lim Hyun-mi, who became his couple, were doing well. Yoo-hyun thought the failure rate was about 99 percent. In other words, it meant that there was a 1 percent chance. One percent was a much higher possibility than the LCD business unit winning the phone business unit contest. Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, was the one who did it. Yoo-hyun hoped for it. But that hope couldn¡¯tst any longer. It was because of the message that came soon after. Beep. ¡°Look. The message just came.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, who was holding his phone, shared the screen with Yoo-hyun as soon as he saw the name Lim Hyun-mi. Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Chapter 170 The two people¡¯s expressions, which had been bright for a moment, gradually hardened as time passed. -I¡¯ve thought about it, and I think we should just stay as good friends. Enjoy the buffet with someone else who¡¯s nice. It was a particrly cold day. The cigarette pack that Deputy Park Seung-woo had been full of became empty in one sitting. Deputy Park Seung-woo and Yoo-hyun just looked up at the sky. The sky was very clear. When Yoo-hyun returned to his seat, the surroundings were very noisy. People were gathered around Deputy Kim Young-gil¡¯s seat, and in the center was Deputy Manager Kim Hyun-min. ¡°¡­Really, that¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°So, you see, Deputy Kim¡­¡± They were engrossed in gossip like a quack doctor, and even the other part members joined in. ¡°Puhahaha.¡± Soon,ughter erupted everywhere. Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan, who couldn¡¯t stand it, came over and yelled. ¡°Deputy Manager Kim, why are you making such a fuss since earlier?¡± ¡°Team Leader, Deputy Kim has a girlfriend. And she¡¯s a foreigner. Isn¡¯t that big news? Hehe.¡± Deputy Manager Kim Hyun-minughed and took Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan¡¯s words, and the team members scattered with a sense of the situation. They expected trouble to happen soon. As expected, Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan exploded with anger. ¡°Are you kidding me? Why are you talking about dating at work? Is this a yground?¡± ¡°Hey, how can you date at a yground? Deputy Kim, did you meet Eileen at the yground too?¡± ¡°¡­Yes.¡± Deputy Kim Young-gil, who was watching the situation, answered, and Deputy Manager Kim Hyun-min quickly bowed his head. ¡°Oh, really? I¡¯m sorry, Team Leader. I didn¡¯t know that.¡± ¡°This is really unbelievable.¡± This time, Deputy Manager Kim Hyun-min crossed the line a little. Yoo-hyun tried to step in, but it was an awkward situation to do so. He knew that too, so he stopped right there. ¡°I was too excited. I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Sorry?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be careful from now on.¡± But Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan was not going to back down. He whipped up a fire with a rough scolding. His eyes were even bloodshot. ¡°Deputy Manager Kim, I really didn¡¯t want to say this, but you¡­¡± This was enough for more than 10 minutes of nagging. ¡°Are you trying to kill someone?¡± A hoarse voice came in. Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan¡¯s fire died down like a lie. ¡°¡­Sir, Director.¡± At the same time, the people who were standing up turned their bodies and greeted him. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Hehe. Yeah.¡± Director Jo Chan-young, who had greeted them, stood in front of Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan. ¡°Team Leader Oh, aren¡¯t you too sensitive?¡± ¡°Well, Deputy Manager Kim¡­¡± ¡°Come on, it¡¯s the end of the year. You should know how to loosen up a bit. Deputy Manager Kim is good at managing that aspect, right?¡± His attitude changed 180 degrees from when he used to scold Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan and him together. He suddenly sided with Deputy Manager Kim Hyun-min. Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan felt dizzy and bowed his head. ¡°Director, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Deputy Manager Kim Hyun-min, who was next to him, rubbed Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan¡¯s wound. ¡°Hey, Team Leader, you don¡¯t have to be sorry. It¡¯s Deputy Kim Young-gil¡¯s fault for dating.¡± ¡°Hehe. Deputy Manager Kim, you¡¯re witty. That¡¯s why the 3rd part has such a good atmosphere.¡± Despite that, Director Jo Chan-young seemed to be in a good mood. He even praised Deputy Manager Kim Hyun-min, who was full of mischief. That¡¯s when it happened. Director Jo Chan-young turned his body and spread his arms wide. Deputy Park Seung-woo, who was walking over, flinched and bowed his head. ¡°Oh, there¡¯s Deputy Park too. Our hero of victory.¡± ¡°Th, thank you, Director.¡± ¡°Hahaha. The Product nning Team is great. You¡¯re doing well.¡± He hugged Deputy Park Seung-woo hard, and thenughed heartily and disappeared. The people who were gathered looked at Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan with rolling eyes. In a situation where Director Jo Chan-young praised the team, his only choice was topromise. ¡°Anyway, let¡¯s do well.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll be careful. I¡¯m sorry, Team Leader.¡± ¡°¡­¡± When Deputy Manager Kim Hyun-min stepped back, Team Leader Oh Jae-hwan silently returned to his seat. Yoo-hyun looked at him and smiled faintly. ¡®That¡¯s how you do it.¡¯ A sharp stone meets its match. When he was in the back, he could bump into anything like his personality, but now the situation has changed. Deputy Manager Kim Hyun-min had be a person who was noticed by the upper management. His promotion, which had beengging behind, followed suit. He had a good chance of taking the team leader position. Then he should know how to step back a little. For the sake of the team members, at least. The office was quiet soon. Deputy Manager Kim Hyun-min said he had more to say and took Deputy Kim Young-gil with him. ¡°Man, I have nothing more to say.¡± ¡°No, no. Let¡¯s just have a cup of coffee. I¡¯ll buy.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go too.¡± Employee Lee Chan-ho also sneaked into the group. Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee, who saw that, shook her head. ¡°Why are they so interested in other people¡¯s love lives?¡± ¡°Right.¡± Deputy Park Seung-woo agreed, and she covered her mouth with her hand. ¡°Deputy Park, I¡¯m sorry. I must have hurt your feelings.¡± ¡°No, you didn¡¯t.¡± ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee let out a sigh mixed with regret. It wasn¡¯t this bad when the Hyunil Automobile case went wrong. Yoo-hyun held back theughter that came out as he watched her, who was delicately bncing seriousness and jokes. It was such a pitiful situation, but his mouth kept twitching. The more he did, the louder Deputy Park Seung-woo¡¯s voice became. ¡°Really, I¡¯m fine. Honestly, the blind date was just for fun.¡± ¡°Yeah. I know. Deputy Park, cheer up.¡± ¡°Deputy Chief, I¡¯m not.¡± ¡°Stop it. It hurts me to see you like that.¡± ¡°Really, if you keep doing that, I¡¯ll get twisted.¡± Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee¡¯s joke crossed the line a little, and Deputy Park Seung-woo red up. That¡¯s when it happened. Deputy Chief Shin Chan-yong, who was on the other side of the partition, got up from his seat and shouted. ¡°Hey, you guys, shut up.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The office atmosphere turned cold in an instant. Deputy Park Seung-woo¡¯s voice wasn¡¯t that loud. But he was just being spiteful. He was quiet when Deputy Manager Kim Hyun-min was there, but when he was gone, he showed his bad personality. How can a person be so childish? Yoo-hyun spat out augh and got up from his seat. He was going to teach him a lesson. That¡¯s when it happened. ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t do it.¡± Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee got up and stopped Deputy Park Seung-woo, who was about to bow his head. Then she looked at Deputy Chief Shin Chan-yong with a cold gaze. ¡°Call me by my name, Deputy Shin. What¡¯s with the ¡®you guys¡¯?¡± ¡°Deputy Chief Choi, don¡¯t be so arrogant. You don¡¯t know anything either.¡± ¡°Deputy Shin, you¡¯re so lucky to have so many skills. You¡¯re doing well these days, aren¡¯t you?¡± It was a trivial remark, but Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee¡¯s smirk made it more effective. Even Yoo-hyun could see that she was mocking him with her eyes. ¡°Damn it.¡± Crash. Deputy Shin Chan-yong, who couldn¡¯t hold back his anger, pushed his chair and stormed out of his seat. The other part members nced at him, and sighed with relief when he was gone. They looked ufortable with him being next to them. It was a scene that proved how Deputy Shin Chan-yong¡¯s position had shrunk. Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee, who dragged her chair over, said. ¡°Don¡¯t mind him. He¡¯s just jealous of you, Deputy Park.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m not.¡± ¡°What do you mean, no? You can¡¯t be too nice. That¡¯s why women¡­ Ah, never mind.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee, who lowered her head, changed the topic. ¡°Deputy Shin is sensitive right now because of HP.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Yoo-hyun asked casually, and Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee looked around and whispered. ¡°You know about the HPDA3 yield problem, right? He had a hard time at the Ulsan factory because of that.¡± ¡°He¡¯s not an engineer, is he?¡± Yoo-hyun pretended not to know, and Deputy Park Seung-woo answered. Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee agreed with him. ¡°I used to go down there every day to speed up the schedule, but what. Deputy Shin must have done the same.¡± ¡°Deputy Park is right. Deputy Shin must have been frustrated. He had to produce results, but no one was moving.¡± ¡°Is it still not fixed?¡± ¡°Come here.¡± Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee gestured as she answered Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. She leaned her upper body, and Yoo-hyun and Deputy Park Seung-woo, who pulled their chairs closer, perked up their ears. ¡°They have to do a product event, but everyone is going crazy for color phones. The line is full and totally dyed.¡± ¡°Then what?¡± Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee turned her answer to Deputy Park Seung-woo. ¡°What do you think Deputy Park would have done?¡± ¡°I would have tried my best.¡± ¡°Right. Deputy Park is very passionate. Deputy Shin wasn¡¯t like that, you know? But this time, he ran around even at dawn. Did he get somete passion?¡± Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee said, tilting her head slightly as if she didn¡¯t understand. Yoo-hyun knew the reason. ¡®The MBA who made a deal with the director must have been on his mind.¡¯ But this was also a thing of the past. He was sure that he had lost it. Not only the water, but also the MBA was likely to be taken away by Deputy Park Seung-woo. Yoo-hyun looked at Deputy Park Seung-woo, who was focused, without knowing anything. Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee continued. ¡°Well, the funny thing is, HP reduced the volume a lot while he was barely making it. They also postponed the schedule.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t remember hearing that before.¡± Deputy Park Seung-woo looked puzzled, and Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee asked in surprise. ¡°You didn¡¯t hear it even though you¡¯re the person in charge?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Well. Deputy Park was busy. Everyone was whispering, so I barely heard it. They said there was a problem with their product. What was it¡­¡± Yoo-hyun finished the sentence. ¡°It must be because of the ODD (1.5-inch optical disk drive).¡± ¡°Oh? That sounds right. How did you know, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°I saw it on the news. They also said there was a problem with the OS.¡± ¡°Oh, of course. Who¡¯s your mentor?¡± Deputy Park Seung-woo pointed to Yoo-hyun with his hand, and then pointed to himself. It was a sign that Yoo-hyun was his mentee. Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee ignored him lightly and said. ¡°Anyway, he worked so hard, but the schedule fell behind. What can he do? He has nothing to do. And it was the performance evaluation season then.¡± ¡°When we went to Germany, right?¡± Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee answered Yoo-hyun¡¯s question and looked at Deputy Park Seung-woo. ¡°Yeah. His evaluation might be low. Well, Deputy Park¡¯s will be good.¡± ¡°No, it won¡¯t.¡± Deputy Park Seung-woo quickly humbled himself, and Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee shook her head. ¡°No. Deputy Park did well. Besides the contest prize, he might get another prize from the group.¡± ¡°We did it together.¡± ¡°But the main one was Deputy Park. You did well.¡± ¡°Geez¡­ I didn¡¯t do anything¡­¡± Deputy Park Seung-woo looked at Yoo-hyun and scratched the back of his head. He felt embarrassed no matter how he thought about it. The color phones were so interesting to the vice president that the development departments took care of everything. The group leader led the project himself, so there was nothing to worry about. Still, he got all the praise and rewards. Things went too well. ¡®That¡¯s right.¡¯ Yoo-hyun looked at Deputy Park Seung-woo with a faint smile. That¡¯s why Deputy Shin Chan-yong and Deputy Park Seung-woo¡¯s positions hadpletely changed. Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee tapped Deputy Park Seung-woo¡¯s shoulder. ¡°You did well, Deputy Park.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°But don¡¯t get too drunk.¡± ¡°Drunk? I haven¡¯t touched a drinktely.¡± Deputy Park Seung-woo waved his hand with round eyes. Deputy Chief Choi Min-hee said with a very serious look. ¡°Then you were sober when you saw the blind date like that?¡± ¡°¡­Deputy Chief.¡± While the two were bickering, Yoo-hyun got up from his seat. He saw Deputy Shin Chan-yong¡¯s desk, which was messed up. Chapter 171: Chapter 171: Chapter 171 It was a scene that waspletely different from his usual neat personality. How do you feel? I wanted to ask him. But not yet. He needed more time to regret and reflect on his actions, pounding the ground. Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips curled slightly. What happened to Director Lee Kyung Hoon? He heard about his situation at the dinner with his colleagues. Min Jung Hyuk spat out his words, spraying saliva. ¡°It¡¯s no joke. Director Lee Kyung Hoon is practically resigning, they say.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Min Jung Hyuk clicked his tongue at Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. ¡°Byun Jin Woo was also summoned. I heard he was involved too.¡± ¡°What about the team?¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing to say. It¡¯spletely destroyed and the work is stopped. I wonder if Deputy Manager Song Ho Chan wille back.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it.¡± Min Jung Hyuk asked in surprise when Yoo-hyun cut him off. ¡°Why? Do you know something?¡± ¡°I heard that Deputy Manager Song also invested a lot in D&Tech.¡± ¡°Wow. That was D&Tech? Your team¡¯s Deputy Manager Go Jae Yoon was also involved, right?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Wow¡­ They both went down because of insider trading.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± It wasn¡¯t a simple insider trading. Deputy Manager Song Ho Chan and Deputy Manager Go Jae Yoon gave money to the director of D&Tech and took shares under a different name. It was something that happened behind Director Lee Kyung Hoon¡¯s back. If everything went ording to n, the two of them could have enjoyed the benefits while watching Director Lee Kyung Hoon¡¯s tricks. Of course, they all ended up penniless. Yoo-hyun snorted, remembering the reporter Oh Eun Bi¡¯s words. -The prosecution is investigating individuals who recently acquired shares. They are likely suspects for the technology leakage to China. If that was true, it was a relief that they only became penniless. The government was paying attention to the case, so it wouldn¡¯t end with just an investigation. They had to reach a conclusion somehow. It meant that they had a high chance of spending a long time behind bars. Director Lee Kyung Hoon was second, but Deputy Manager Song Ho Chan and Deputy Manager Go Jae Yoon might have felt wronged. But it was inevitable. Even if they didn¡¯t know, a crime was a crime. It was a tragicedy caused by greed. Director Lee Kyung Hoon¡¯s story was on the table throughout the dinner. It wasn¡¯t just Yoo-hyun and his colleagues. Director Lee Kyung Hoon¡¯s story was a hot issue in the mobile sales marketing department. It was a historic event. Didn¡¯t Director Lee Kyung Hoon¡¯s wish to be famouse true? Although the direction was not good. The story that started with Director Lee Kyung Hoon naturally moved to the internal story of the sales team. ¡°Who¡¯sing to our team? Yoo-hyun, do you know?¡± ¡°Team leader?¡± ¡°Yeah. They won¡¯t leave it empty. I think they¡¯ll promote someone from the inside, but there¡¯s no one with the rank.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t answer right away because nothing was decided yet. Of course, there was a likely candidate. Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan. He was likely to be the sales team leader, and Deputy Manager Kim Hyun Min was likely to be the product nning team leader. ¡°Ah, I hope whoeveres is a good person.¡± Min Jung Hyuk sighed and muttered. He felt the sincerity of his words, as he had suffered a lot because of the team leader. ¡°It will be.¡± ¡°Yeah. You¡¯re always right.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled at his colleague¡¯s ttery. Team Leader Oh Jae Hwan was a bit timid and cared a lot about others. On the other hand, he paid attention to even the smallest things. He could suit Min Jung Hyuk, who wanted care. How could he be worse than Director Lee Kyung Hoon? That was never the case. A few dayster, in the conference room on the 12th floor. Yoo-hyun and Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo took their seats in the empty conference room. Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo had a nostalgic expression. ¡°Do you think the meeting atmosphere will be good today?¡± ¡°Yes. Everyone replied to the meeting email right away.¡± ¡°Yeah. There was also apliment email saying the meeting agenda was good. It¡¯s amazing.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you like it?¡± ¡°Of course not.¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo shook his head. Then he brought up an old story. ¡°Do you know how cold the product nning team was back then?¡± ¡°I see.¡± He had heard it countless times. Yoo-hyun yed along and Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo got excited. ¡°There was a time when this happened. Do you know what the sales team said when they came back from the Nokia meeting?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°They said to make the product exactly as they wanted. And in one day.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not a proper nning.¡± ¡°Right. It¡¯s just, you know, a subcontractor.¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo vented on behalf of the team members. As he said, the product nning team had not been able to n ording to the customer¡¯s needs. They had nned ording to the rted department¡¯s needs. That kind of nning couldn¡¯t work. ¡°The most annoying thing is getting scolded by the development team. They said why did wee up with such nonsense. Huh.¡± ¡°Did you get scolded a lot?¡± ¡°Me? Actually, I had important work in another part, so it was less, but our part was no joke. Getting scolded was the job.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not like that now.¡± ¡°Yeah. It seems like it, somehow. That¡¯s why it¡¯s amazing.¡± It was as Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo said. The atmosphere had changed a lot. It was a level of opening up the heavenspared to a few months ago. Soon after. He could see the changed atmosphere at the next product meeting. Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo led the meeting where the teams in charge gathered. ¡°I¡¯ll briefly brief you on the next product list.¡± ¡°As expected, Assistant Manager Park. It¡¯s neat.¡± He only exined the products that were still in the works, but he received a friendly response. If it was like before, they would have yelled at him for bringing such a thing. That wasn¡¯t all. Sales Team¡¯s Cheon Jong Hyun raised his hand and pushed the data. ¡°Assistant Manager Park, do you have any ideas for the next product after the color phone?¡± ¡°No. I haven¡¯t found it yet because I¡¯m focusing on the mass production of the color phone.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give you the data, so think about it. The sales in China are rising, and if there¡¯s something that can catch them, it¡¯ll explode. I think you can do it, Assistant Manager Park.¡± ¡°Thank you, sir.¡± It was a very polite attitudepared to the past. The marketing team was the same. The scary Deputy Manager Sung Woong Jin joined in. ¡°China is good. They¡¯ve been giving them cheap stuff, so the money wasn¡¯t big, but the market is big. If youe up with a differentiated product, it¡¯ll be good for promotion.¡± ¡°Differentiation. I see.¡± Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo nodded and he smiled kindly. ¡°I have a few ideas, but why don¡¯t you try it, Assistant Manager Park. You¡¯re young and your brain works well.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll review it once.¡± ¡°Good. Let¡¯s make it together this time. Hahaha.¡± ¡°Of course. Thank you.¡± Anyone could see that Assistant Manager Park Seung Woo was the star of this ce. He was nervous, but he took care of everything he needed to. ¡®He¡¯s secretly ambitious.¡¯ Yoo-hyun smiled and quickly filled out the minutes. There was nothing to argue about, so the meeting ended in no time. The friendly atmosphere continued even after the meeting. ¡°As expected, Assistant Manager Park. The meeting ends quickly and it¡¯s nice.¡± ¡°It¡¯s thanks to the seniors who helped me.¡± ¡°Haha. This guy, he speaks so well. He¡¯s not called the idea bank for nothing.¡± ¡°Hahaha. Thank you.¡± He couldn¡¯t feel the tension of the fierce meeting in the past. Rather, everyone trusted and left it to Assistant Manager Park. Sales Team¡¯s Cheon Jong Hyun spoke up. ¡°This is also fate, we should have a dinner sometime. Assistant Manager Park, how about tomorrow?¡± ¡°Tomorrow is a bit¡­¡± ¡°Oh, Assistant Manager Park, it¡¯s the day you win the contest, right?¡± ¡°Oh, yes.¡± ¡°Congrattions. Let¡¯s do it together next time. Hahaha.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Compliments poured out from everywhere. The first to win the mobile business division¡¯s contest from the LCD division. The first employee to be chosen by Vice President Shin Myung Ho and make Vice President Hyun Ki Junge to his office. His prestige was that great. Yoo-hyun knew that this atmosphere wouldn¡¯tst long. He rose high in a short time, so he could get hurt more if he slipped. Will the position make the person? Or will he fall under the pressure? It all depended on how Assistant Manager Park did in the future. Isn¡¯t it hard? It was a hundred times better than having no chance at all. The good thing was, he had grown enough. On the way back, Assistant Manager Park looked at Yoo-hyun and shrugged his shoulders. ¡°I don¡¯t know if this is okay.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Just. It feels like a dream.¡± He was intoxicated with emotion. Yoo-hyun teased him. ¡°Hey, the product hasn¡¯t beenmercialized yet, what are you talking about. Aren¡¯t you too drunk?¡± ¡°Hey.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Suddenly, Assistant Manager Park burst out, remembering the teasing of Chief Choi Min Hee. Yoo-hyun walked ahead without a word and he followed him with quick steps. Then he tapped his shoulder and said. ¡°I¡¯m not drunk. Hey, I don¡¯t have anything to be drunk about.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s the right attitude.¡± ¡°What? You sound like my mentor.¡± ¡°Should I do that?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Assistant Manager Park pursed his lips at Yoo-hyun¡¯s cheeky answer. He lost his words because he said it so naturally. Yoo-hyun stopped for a moment and straightened his crooked tie with one hand. ¡°Have a good day tomorrow.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± A nice wrinkle appeared on Assistant Manager Park¡¯s eyes. The next morning. Yoo-hyun was walking and answering the phone. Lee Chan Ho was with him. His friend Kang Joon Ki¡¯s voice rang through the phone. -Hahaha. I¡¯m the youngest winner. They said they¡¯d send me to Okinawa as a reward. ¡°Congrattions, you bastard.¡± -Hehehe. The German water is good. The boss is on fire. ¡°You¡¯re paying back what you got?¡± -Of course. Me and Assistant Manager Lim, we owe you a lot. ¡°Tell that to Senior Chan Ho, not me.¡± Lee Chan Ho pointed at himself and grinned. Yoo-hyun smiled and nodded. -Of course. I know. You guys are good customers, so I, the excellent employee, will push you hard. ¡°Good. Live well.¡± -I¡¯ll buy you a lot of gifts when I go on a trip. Not toothpaste or anything. ¡°Haha, get lost.¡± Yoo-hyun hung up the phone neatly. Lee Chan Ho next to him spoke. ¡°That¡¯s nice. Semi-conductor had a hard time.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s a good thing.¡± ¡°Are you happy?¡± ¡°I have a lot of good things these days.¡± Yoo-hyunughed and Lee Chan Ho also followed suit. It was as Yoo-hyun said. As they walked, they arrived at their destination. Ding. Yoo-hyun and Lee Chan Ho opened the door of the flower shop and entered. The clerk was too busy to greet them, putting all his strength into making a bouquet. It was more like a wreath than a bouquet. It was literally huge. It covered the entire table. Gulp, Lee Chan Ho swallowed his saliva and whispered to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Surely that¡¯s not ours, right?¡± ¡°It seems like it is.¡± ¡°It¡¯s pretty big.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Yoo-hyun, who had been working for a long time, saw the size for the first time. Even when he was promoted to executive, when he received a group award, or even when he became president. He had never seen such a big and fancy bouquet. The clerk finally noticed the people who came in and opened his mouth. ¡°Are you Han Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Haha. Here, the biggest and most splendid bouquet from our flower shop is done.¡± ¡°Wow, that¡¯s amazing.¡± As the clerk lifted the bouquet, Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t help but stutter. Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Chapter 172 The colorful flowers, as big as fists, and the baby¡¯s breath that surrounded them densely, along with the fancy wrapping paper that covered them,pletely hid the clerk¡¯s upper body. The clerk who handed the bouquet to Yoo-hyun while whining asked him. ¡°By the way, is the president visiting the Sindorim campus today?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh¡­ well, something like that.¡± ¡°Wow. I knew it. This is the first time I¡¯ve received such an order since the Hansung building waspleted in front of us. The president came then too.¡± ¡°Haha, I see¡­¡± Yoo-hyun smiled awkwardly, recalling what Kim Hyun Min, the deputy manager, had said. -We can¡¯t let the mobile phone division get the upper hand. I¡¯ll give you a card, so don¡¯t worry about the money and ask for the biggest and most splendid flowers there. Lee Chan Ho blinked his eyes, wondering what to do with this. Money was not the problem. He had exceeded the budget a little, but he had enough room to cover it. The problem was the size was too big. Lee Chan Ho asked out of pure curiosity. ¡°Can you even see the front when you hold this?¡± ¡°No. Senior, please guide me along the way.¡± ¡°Okay, got it.¡± In the end, Lee Chan Ho had to pull Yoo-hyun¡¯s arm and guide him. It was such a big bouquet. At that moment. In front of the underground auditorium of Hansung Sindorim campus. Before the mobile phone division¡¯s fourth quarter meeting, a tea party was held. There wererge round tables ced all over the hallway, and on top of them were rice cakes, snacks, and fruits. Kim Hyun Min, the deputy manager, dipped a rice cake in honey and said. ¡°This is how the mobile phone division does it. It looks impressive.¡± ¡°It¡¯s different indeed. We only got a can of coffee.¡± Kim Young Gil, the assistant manager who was next to him, nodded his head in agreement. Choi Min Hee, the section chief, who saw that, covered her face with her hand and growled in a low voice. ¡°Just eat, you two. It¡¯s embarrassing.¡± ¡°What¡¯s embarrassing? We¡¯re just eating.¡± ¡°Can you eat with your mouth shut?¡± It wasn¡¯t just a casual remark, there were also strangers from the mobile phone division at the same table. Especially right next to them was Kim Sung Deuk, the section chief of the mobile phone division¡¯s product nning team. He belonged to the same product nning team, but the division level was different, and strictly speaking, he was a customer. Moreover, he was a talent who had enough influence to sway the product direction. It was only natural to be careful, even though he had made a good impression in Germany. But Kim Hyun Min, the deputy manager, was fearless. ¡°Kim, let¡¯se again next time. They don¡¯t check your identity here.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Why? You can eat for free.¡± ¡°Are you here to eat? Hehe.¡± Kim Sung Deuk, the section chief, chuckled at the words that Kim Hyun Min, the deputy manager, threw casually. Choi Min Hee, the section chief, looked at him strangely. ¡°Is this funny?¡± ¡°Yes. Hehe, very. Aren¡¯t you having so much fun?¡± ¡°Your taste is a bit weird¡­¡± Choi Min Hee, the section chief, stuck out her tongue, and Kim Hyun Min, the deputy manager, shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward. ¡°Look. The only ones who appreciate me are the mobile phone division. I don¡¯t belong here. Heh.¡± ¡°Hehehehehe.¡± Seeing that, Kim Sung Deuk, the section chief, shook his shoulders without a break. Choi Min Hee, the section chief, looked at him incredulously. He looked fine on the outside, but his mental state was not. It was the moment when the illusion she had of Kim Sung Deuk, the section chief, was shattered. ¡°Kim, stack some rice cakes in a paper cup. We¡¯ll eat them in the auditorium.¡± ¡°How many?¡± ¡°Puhahahaha.¡± Kim Sung Deuk, the section chief, keptughing, and Kim Hyun Min, the deputy manager, who was embarrassed, made a number 2 with his fingers and grumbled for no reason. ¡°But why aren¡¯t the guys who went to get the flowersing?¡± That was when. From afar, a huge bouquet walked in holding a man¡¯s hand. That¡¯s right. It looked like the bouquet was walking. Buzzing. The eyes of everyone in the hallway turned to the bouquet at once. Thud. Kim Hyun Min, the deputy manager, dropped the rice cake he was eating on the floor. He was stunned for a moment, then opened his mouth. ¡°I told them to buy the biggest one¡­ and they really bought the biggest one. Yoo-hyun sure does his job well.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Kim Young Gil, the assistant manager who was next to him, also nodded his head in agreement. ¡°Hehehehe, puhahahahaha.¡± Seeing that, Kim Sung Deuk, the section chief, clutched his stomach andughed as if he was going to roll on the floor. Choi Min Hee, the section chief, muttered softly. ¡°This guy really lost his mind, he did.¡± As he entered the auditorium with the flowers, a guide who was in the middle came up quickly. ¡°Excuse me, is this a prop for the event?¡± ¡°No. This is for the winner today.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ then, please put it over there.¡± ¡°Okay. Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head in embarrassment and followed the guide, leaving behind the part-timers who were going. It was such a big size that it wouldpletely block the narrow aisle next to the seat, so he had to put it in front of the side door. He also chose a seat near there. Yoo-hyun, who sat at the far right end of the auditorium, with the center as the reference point, turned his head and looked around. Therge auditorium was packed with people. It was a ce where all the staff from the development center and design center in the Sindorim campus gathered. He could see the mobile phone division executives who sat in the center of the front row, and the event hosts and the expected winners who sat on their right. He couldn¡¯t see them because they were hidden by the people, but Park Seung Woo, the assistant manager, must have been among them. It was unfamiliar. It was the quarterly meeting that he had attended countless times when he was in the mobile phone division. He didn¡¯t just belong there, he had also served as the division head. But why did this ce feel so strange? Soon, Yoo-hyun realized what the feeling was. ¡®I¡¯ve never been not the protagonist.¡¯ Yoo-hyun always had the front seat. Because of his rank, because of his awards, or because of his presentations. Yoo-hyun was always the protagonist who received the spotlight. He had never prepared flowers for someone else, or sat in a corner seat to watch someone else¡¯s award. He would rather not attend at all. He lived to be the protagonist. But it was strange. He was sitting in a corner seat, not getting any attention, but he felt good. He was not bored by the events that he had no interest in. On the contrary, the more he waited for Park Seung Woo¡¯s award. What expression would he have? Imagining his happy face, Yoo-hyun smiled. The event proceeded quickly. The speaker¡¯s voice echoed repeatedly in the auditorium. -Now, let me introduce you to the video¡­ Many videos passed on the screen. Among them was the video of the European exhibition. During the video yback, the color phone briefly appeared. With a brief introduction, people from all over the world touched the color phone and showed their happy expressions. The people who saw that scene murmured. ¡°Is that the color phone?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that the idea from the LCD division?¡± ¡°The vice president really loves it.¡± At the same time, the part-timers¡¯ shoulders rose. They all felt proud. Yoo-hyun felt a tickle in his chest. Was he excited by this achievement? That was never the case. Yoo-hyun had received an award in front of the president in the past. He had be the president, and was chosen as one of the global leaders by Time magazine. Rather, it was a strange feeling that was hard to express in words. It was unfamiliar. Then, Kim Hyun Min, the deputy manager, who was watching the video, shouted. ¡°Huh? Did you see that? My face showed up.¡± ¡°Me too, me too.¡± ¡°Oh, me too.¡± ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Lee Chan Ho, the employee, raised his hand, and Kim Young Gil, the assistant manager, wiggled his hips. Choi Min Hee, the section chief, covered her face in embarrassment. ¡°Hehehehe.¡± Kim Sung Deuk, the section chief, kept chuckling for some reason. ¡°¡­¡± At that moment, Yoo-hyun¡¯s memories shed by like a panorama. They were the journeys he had taken with the people next to him to get here. Laughing, crying, talking, being happy, and hugging when it was hard. There were so many things. Soon, he would see Park Seung Woo, the assistant manager, Kim Hyun Min, the deputy manager, Choi Min Hee, the section chief, Kim Young Gil, the assistant manager, Lee Chan Ho, the employee, who were sitting next to him. And Kim Sung Deuk, the section chief. He couldn¡¯t see them, but somewhere, Jang Hye Min, the senior, Kang Chang Seok, and the next-generation product development team members were sitting. Yes. It was them. He made it with them. It wasn¡¯t just Yoo-hyun, but everyone¡¯s hearts touched and made this ce. Yoo-hyun finally realized what the unfamiliar feeling was. The joy of being together. The happy feeling of doing well together. Thump thump. That was what made Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart beat. And finally, the awaited contest award ceremony began. ¡°Wow, it¡¯s finally starting.¡± ¡°Thump thump thump.¡± They all knew the result, but they looked nervous. Several award-winning works passed by, and one was left. The host said in a loud voice. -The idea award goes to, you saw it briefly in the exhibition video, right? The cheapest full-touch phone that will change the mobile phone market. It¡¯s the color phone. Bang. Colored paper fluttered like petals from the ceiling. p p p p p. The apuse of many people was heard. ¡°Wow¡­¡± The part-timers¡¯ faces looked overwhelmed. He couldn¡¯t empathize with them before, but now Yoo-hyun could feel it. Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart beat. It wasn¡¯t because he received such an award. Just like when waves of the same height ovep, the power bes squared. It was a sense of aplishment that he could feel much more because everyone was together with the same mind. It was iparable to what he had done alone. -Now, let¡¯s invite the winners to the stage. Following the host¡¯s words, the winners lined up on the stage. Park Seung Woo, the assistant manager, who was at the front, moved his arm and leg on the same side because he was so nervous. Choi Min Hee, the section chief, bit her tongue, and the other part-timersughed. ¡°Why is he like that?¡± ¡°Puhahahahaha.¡± Yoo-hyun liked that too. He thought it was like Park Seung Woo, the assistant manager, who was always sincere but clumsy. Would he feel like this if he went to his young son¡¯s school festival? Before he knew it, Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth had a fatherly smile. -The idea contest grand prize. Park Seung Woo, the assistant manager. This person has shown creative thinking and excellent expertise¡­ Park Seung Woo, the assistant manager, who was standing at attention, was seen. His hands and legs were shaking, but he didn¡¯t lower his head. He faced Hyun Ki Joong, the vice president, and maintained a proper posture while the long speech continued. He didn¡¯t look dejected like before. He looked more confident than anyone. He showed his growth in a short period of time without any filter. Yoo-hyun was proud of him. He took in his sight and quickly moved to the front seat with the flowers. -¡­December 2, 2007. Mobile phone division Hyun Ki Joong, the vice president, solo. Next, a que and a prize of 20 million won will be awarded. ¡°Wow.¡± As Hyun Ki Joong, the vice president, handed over the que and shook hands, a huge exmation filled the auditorium. It was because of the huge prize. But that sound was soon buried by Yoo-hyun, who handed over the flowers on the stage. Buzzing. Taking advantage of the noisy gap, Yoo-hyun quickly conveyed his heart. ¡°Congrattions, assistant manager.¡± ¡°What is this¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re our representative, you deserve this.¡± ¡°Hehe. Yeah, thank you.¡± The bouquetpletely covered Park Seung Woo, the assistant manager. Hyun Ki Joong, the vice president, who was next to him, blinked his eyes in confusion. The guide who came up to hand over the microphone didn¡¯t know what to do either. The host was the same. -Wow, the flowers are really big. ¡°Puhahahahahaha.¡± The auditorium burst intoughter at the host¡¯s remark. Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Chapter 173 Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, gave Han Yoo-hyun a thumbs up as he returned. ¡°Good job.¡± Yoo-hyun seemed to have adapted to this atmosphere, as he didn¡¯t mind it at all. He even reached out his hand first. p. They high-fived, and Kim Sung-deok, the manager, chuckled again. He had beenughing all day. There was a time when Yoo-hyun thought he could see through everyone. He was arrogant enough to think he knew everything that was going on in thepany. He didn¡¯t know then. How arrogant that thought was. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t even know the heart of one person, let alone his own. He didn¡¯t know that fact even when he regretted it after reaching the top. After he came back. After he changed his direction and lowered his posture. He was slowly learning about people. The happiness he felt when he was with them, the joy they shared, the tired emotions they spilled over a drink. The person who taught him that was in front of him. Yoo-hyun looked at him. -Please say a few words. The MC asked for a speech from the award recipient, Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager. He opened his mouth with the microphone handed by the usher. Peopleughed loudly just by hearing his voice. -Ah, ah. ¡°Puhahahaha.¡± ¡°The flower speaks.¡± Squeak~ -¡­ The noise that erupted everywhere subsided for a moment. What expression did Park Seung-woo have? Yoo-hyun leaned forward, but all he saw was a flower. It was a huge bouquet of flowers that covered even hisrge figure. The flower spoke. -I never thought I would receive such a wonderful award. I actually wondered if I deserved to stand here. I only had to eat deliciously at the table set by the part members who worked with me. Choi Min-hee, the manager, bit her tongue at the unusual remark from the start. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, muttered. ¡°Isn¡¯t that a copy of Hwang Jeon-min¡¯s speech? It¡¯s so clich¨¦.¡± ¡°Right? He said it was a secret and prepared something like that. But he¡¯s not wrong. Park eats well.¡± ¡°Kkkkkkkk.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at the flower, ignoring Kim Sung-deok, the manager¡¯sughter. He felt like he could see Park Seung-woo¡¯s expression behind it. Then the flower called Yoo-hyun¡¯s name. -First of all, I sincerely thank my junior Han Yoo-hyun, who gave me the courage to start this idea, and supported me with brilliant ideas when I was shaken. And the flower was lifted high. Park Seung-woo was so big that he looked like a giant flower. The hall burst intoughter, but Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t. It was because of the trembling voice of the flower. The flower hesitated for a moment and opened his mouth softly. His voice echoed through the microphone in the auditorium. -Yoo-hyun, getting you as a mentee was a miracle for me. Really¡­ thank you so much. And the flower¡¯s heart pierced Yoo-hyun¡¯s chest. What was this feeling? He thought of his young son performing at a school festival, but it wasn¡¯t that. Before he knew it, his son was old enough to receive an award. His son was receiving an award from the principal. It felt like the father¡¯s heart watching his son. His chest was soft. He felt like his eyes would turn red any moment, so Yoo-hyun bowed his head. -And also¡­ It was when the flower was about to say his next speech in a trembling voice. The MC cut in. -Ah, I¡¯m sorry. It¡¯s a really great speech, but we have to stop here due to time constraints. ¡°Puhahahahaha.¡± The hallughed again, and Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, was furious. ¡°Why. Isn¡¯t it me next? Why are you stopping here?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t even dream.¡± Choi Min-hee, the manager, said coldly, and Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, denied reality. ¡°No. Call Park over here. I have to check with Park.¡± ¡°Kkkkkkkkkkk.¡± Kim Sung-deok, the manager, was about to lose his breath. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t hear the sound. Park Seung-woo¡¯s voice kept ringing in Yoo-hyun¡¯s ears. His heart slowly seeped into the depths of his chest. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun stared nkly at the ceiling. The countless lights twinkled like stars. They were nothing but lights when taken apart. But they gathered together and lit up a big light. He didn¡¯t know in the past, but he knew now. The only thing that changed was that Yoo-hyun was now part of that light. He didn¡¯t need to ask. Park Seung-woo¡¯s words proved it. Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump. Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart, which seemed to have stopped for a moment, beat wildly. This feeling of his chest overflowing. He never wanted to forget it. Yoo-hyun quietly clenched his chest. The quarterly meeting was nearing its end. Yoo-hyun¡¯s hot chest had finally calmed down a bit. Kim Sung-deok, the manager who was next to him,ughed without a break at Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager¡¯s jokes. He said afterughing for a while. ¡°It¡¯s so fun, Yoo-hyun¡¯s part.¡± ¡°Yes. They are good people.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It must be nice to work in this atmosphere. Light but serious, and also producing results.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Yoo-hyun thought the same. Then Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, frowned and leaned his head forward. ¡°Kim manager, you keep talking to Yoo-hyun, are you suspicious?¡± ¡°I¡¯m close with Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Oh, but you can¡¯t take him to the mobile phone division. Never.¡± ¡°Why? Yoo-hyun said he woulde.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, really?¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes were on Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager¡¯s surprised question. Yoo-hyun was in an awkward situation in the middle. He showed his palm. ¡°In five years.¡± ¡°It won¡¯t take five years. You¡¯re going to live with me.¡± p. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, lowered his head and reached out to Yoo-hyun, and Choi Min-hee, the manager, pped his back hard. ¡°Ow.¡± ¡°Is Yoo-hyun a baby? You really have no sense.¡± ¡°Still, you hit me too hard. You did it on purpose, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Your back is wide, that¡¯s why, wide.¡± Choi Min-hee, the manager, turned her eyes and circled around, as if she had hit him too hard. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, who was chirping, looked at Yoo-hyun again. ¡°Anyway, Yoo-hyun, you can¡¯t. You have to stay with us.¡± ¡°Well. I¡¯ll see how it goes.¡± ¡°Hey, I said no.¡± As Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulder and moved back, Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, shouted. That was when. An usher who was in the hallway came over and put his long index finger on his lips. ¡°Excuse me, can you please be quiet?¡± ¡°Ah, yes. Sorry.¡± ¡°Ah, really. I¡¯m so embarrassed.¡± The faint bickering from the side sounded like background noise. Yoo-hyun thought for a moment. ¡®It would be so nice if we could stay together.¡¯ But he knew that was impossible. He had only spent half a year out of his 20 years of working at thepany. Yoo-hyun still had a lot to fix. Like Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager. There were people who left thepany after being harmed by him. Like the third part. There was an organization that scattered like grains of sand. He had to make up for some of the things he wanted to turn back in his life, even if he couldn¡¯t pay off all his debts to them. When would it be? He was sure it wasn¡¯t much left. Yoo-hyun smiled faintly as he looked at the part members sitting next to him. Then Park Seung-woo, who had returned to his seat, called Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun, just a minute.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yoo-hyun got up from his seat without thinking. Park Seung-woo, who went outside, handed him an envelope with a serious face. ¡°Take it.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Ten million won.¡± ¡°What?¡± Surprised, Yoo-hyun saw Park Seung-woo smile brightly. ¡°I want to give you more, but I have things to spend on. I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Assistant manager.¡± ¡°Forget about refusing. I¡¯m your mentor.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t take it, I won¡¯t sleep from today.¡± Park Seung-woo¡¯s words stabbed his heart. Ten million won. It was a lot of money for a sryman. But he gave it to him? He felt the meaning of it. He didn¡¯t need money. He could make as much as he wanted if he decided to. But this wasn¡¯t money. It was his heart. Yoo-hyun smiled and took the envelope. ¡°I¡¯ll buy coffee for a month.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Park Seung-wooughed cheerfully. A few dayster. LCD mobile product nning team office. A sessful house can do anything. In that sense, the third part was definitely a sessful house. Jo Chan-young, the director, who swept the entire product nning team without a word and went to the third part, proved it. He said to Choi Min-hee, the manager. ¡°Manager Choi, you passed the panel event for NaviTime, right?¡± ¡°Yes. Thanks to the development team¡¯s hard work.¡± ¡°You worked hard in the middle.¡± Choi Min-hee, the manager in charge of the navigation panel development, sessfully finished it. There was still a final event left, but the result was optimistic. Jo Chan-young, the director, who moved his steps, patted Kim Young-gil, the assistant manager, on the shoulder. ¡°Assistant manager Kim, the Apple Phone 2 panel seems to have been well resolved.¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s going smoothly. I was just making a report¡­¡± ¡°Hey, what report. I know everything, what. Yeah, just do that.¡± ¡°Thank you, director.¡± Kim Young-gil, the assistant manager, who had been struggling with the Apple Phone 2 panel problem, solved it well. Apple showed positive reactions all the time. Mark Horison even praised Kim Young-gil¡¯s presentation. Jo Chan-young, the director, grabbed Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager¡¯s hand tightly. ¡°Assistant manager Park, you got an extra reward, and you have a lot of luck.¡± ¡°Haha. It¡¯s all thanks to you, director.¡± ¡°Yeah. We did it together. There will be more good news soon.¡± ¡°Yes? What is it?¡± ¡°This guy is so impatient. Well, that¡¯s why he jumped out of Zero Base with that passion. Anyway, I¡¯ll tell youter.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Park Seung-woo had nothing to say. He swept the mobile phone division contest and the LCD division quarterly meeting with excellent employee award and excellent development award. The team also became an excellent team. It was literally a burst of luck. Jo Chan-young, the director, turned his eyes and looked at Yoo-hyun. His face was full of kind smiles. ¡°Is Yoo-hyun done with OJT?¡± ¡°Until the end of this month.¡± ¡°Hehe. Yeah. You¡¯re doing very well. Keep up the good work.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± It was a short greeting, but Yoo-hyun also received Jo Chan-young¡¯s trust. He seemed to be sparing his words in front of other high-ranking team members. Yoo-hyun wanted that too, so he expressed his gratitude without hesitation. Jo Chan-young, the director, who turned his body, also took care of Lee Chan-ho. ¡°Lee, you just have to do this. Oh, are you making a list of ns for next year?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m collecting ideas from the development teams as you instructed and categorizing them by category. I¡¯ll report to you soon.¡± ¡°As expected. I knew you would do well. Thank you.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± ¡°Hehe. Good, good.¡± Lee Chan-ho also received Jo Chan-young¡¯spliment. He gave him direct orders, even though he always did trivial things. He picked Lee Chan-ho out of the others and deliberately pointed him out. He didn¡¯t care about Lee Chan-ho before, but now he took care of him first. Lee Chan-ho was excited to work. Then Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, came in from afar. Jo Chan-young, the director, approached him with a smile. ¡°Oh, deputy manager Kim.¡± ¡°Director, hello.¡± ¡°Hehe. This guy, I saw him earlier and he¡¯s greeting me again. Forget it, you juste with me.¡± ¡°Yes, director.¡± Jo Chan-young, the director, took Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, and moved to the office. Chapter 174: Chapter 174: Chapter 174 Park Seung-woo, the deputy, leaned his head forward and looked at him. He said to Yoo-hyun, ¡°It seems like he¡¯s talking about that, right?¡± ¡°About what?¡± ¡°Oh,e on, you know what I mean. The team leader, the team leader.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°You¡¯re such a smart guy, you can¡¯t not know. Shall we go?¡± ¡°Just a minute. I have to take a call.¡± Yoo-hyun showed him his vibrating phone and Park Seung-woo nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll go down first. What kind of coffee do you want?¡± ¡°The expensive one.¡± ¡°Haha. Okay. I¡¯ll pick the best one and bring it to you. Who¡¯s paying?¡± ¡°Like we promised, I will.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and pressed the answer button. -Oppa. At the same time, a loud voice came out of the phone. Park Seung-woo shivered as he remembered drinking with him in Germany and moved his steps. First floor smoking room. The most expensive 500 won coffee from the vending machine was in Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand. The shape of the paper cup was different. Park Seung-woo smirked and asked, ¡°Good?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s an honor.¡± ¡°Huh. I have to drink with Jae-hee again¡­¡± ¡°It seemed like youpletely cked out that time, didn¡¯t you?¡± Yoo-hyun snapped back, but Park Seung-woo was shameless. ¡°Well, sometimes men have to be weak too.¡± ¡°Oh, really?¡± Yoo-hyun deliberately exaggerated his words, and Park Seung-woo shook his head as if he was incredulous. ¡°Geez, I raised a tiger cub.¡± ¡°Thanks to you. Thank you.¡± ¡°Kid, you know that. But why Jae-hee? Do you have something going on with Jang Sun-im?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not that. I guess I was rmended as a Hansung schrship student this time.¡± Park Seung-woo was surprised by Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°Oh, really? Jang Sun-im¡¯s rmendation, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded and Park Seung-woo was happy as if it was his own business. ¡°That¡¯s awesome. Did you thank him?¡± ¡°I called him right away.¡± ¡°But he must have a lot of influence. It¡¯s not even the season for selecting academic schrship students.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Influence? Yoo-hyun chuckled as he thought of Jang Hye-min, the senior. She was someone who could parachute anyone to any position they wanted, not just schrship students. Even when he talked to her a while ago, it was like that. -There¡¯s an industrial design exhibition in San Francisco at the end of this month. I think it would be nice if you coulde with me. She wanted to take another new employee from a different business unit as her overseas business trip partner. Just because she thought it would be nice to go together. Of course, Yoo-hyun refused. He didn¡¯t need to give a long exnation. He didn¡¯t need to go. Then Park Seung-woo blew smoke into the sky. He smiled and called Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes, deputy.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve been having a lot of good thingstely. Good for you.¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s great.¡± As he said, it was a series of good things. He knew it couldn¡¯tst forever, but he liked it now. Especially since Park Seung-woo didn¡¯t have to quit. Yoo-hyun looked at him nkly and Park Seung-woo got angry. ¡°Hey, I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Huh? You looked at me like I can¡¯t get a girlfriend, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°No, I didn¡¯t. I looked at you because you¡¯re handsome, okay?¡± ¡°Ha. That¡¯s my mentee. I¡¯m proud of you.¡± Yoo-hyun dodged Park Seung-woo¡¯s approach and got up from his seat. ¡°Shall we go in then?¡± ¡°Yeah. How about a drink after work?¡± ¡°No, I can¡¯t. I have to work out today.¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t do that.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I can¡¯t.¡± Yoo-hyun cut off the conversation and moved his steps. Whooosh. The wind was unusually cool. The wind was the same as in the past that Yoo-hyun had experienced. But he had never felt such a refreshing feeling. That¡¯s how much things had changed. It was all because of Yoo-hyun¡¯s change. Park Seung-woo, who had put out his cigarettete, followed him. ¡°Hey, let¡¯s go together.¡± ¡°If you want to lose weight, you have to walk a little faster.¡± ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Yoo-hyun avoided Park Seung-woo¡¯s touch with a light movement. At that moment, in Geoje. Seol Ki-tae, who had put down his camera next to him, faced the two women. He thanked his ssmates who had helped him with the Geoje Group¡¯s shooting. Then Choi Seul-ki replied as the representative. ¡°Thank you for helping us with the shooting.¡± ¡°Hey, it¡¯s nothing. We¡¯re ssmates. And we¡¯re from the first-ss 6th team.¡± ¡°Huh. ssmates are the best.¡± Seol Ki-tae smiled and turned his eyes to the side. There was Jeong Da-bin with a nk expression. ¡°Da-bin.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, I was just thinking about something. Why?¡± Choi Seul-ki pointed at Jeong Da-bin with her index finger and said as if to tell him. ¡°Oppa, she¡¯s been weird since she met Yoo-hyun oppa.¡± ¡°Why? What¡¯s wrong with them?¡± ¡°She¡¯s been dumped, that¡¯s what.¡± Jeong Da-bin red up at Choi Seul-ki¡¯s words. ¡°Hey, Choi Seul-ki, it¡¯s not like that.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with being dumped? You can just keep it as a beautiful memory.¡± ¡°Hey, it wasn¡¯t like that, okay?¡± Jeong Da-bin pursed her lips and Choi Seul-ki pushed her head forward and asked. ¡°But you still don¡¯t know who Yoo-hyun oppa likes, do you?¡± ¡°Yeah. I asked some people, but no one knew.¡± ¡°I know, right? He doesn¡¯t seem to be from thepany either.¡± ¡°Yeah. I asked Sun-mi from the PR team, and she didn¡¯t even know that Yoo-hyun oppa had someone he liked.¡± ¡°Then who the hell is it?¡± Choi Seul-ki and Jeong Da-bin were talking to each other when they raised their eyes and fell into thought. Seol Ki-tae held out his phone with a picture on it. ¡°It seems like this person.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Look at this.¡± The two looked at Seol Ki-tae¡¯s phone at the same time. There was a woman in neat clothes walking in the crowd. The quality was blurry, but they could see her impression. Seol Ki-tae said bluntly. ¡°This is the person Yoo-hyun was looking for at the German exhibition.¡± ¡°Oh, really? She¡¯s pretty.¡± Seol Ki-tae exined the situation to Choi Seul-ki, who was admiring the picture. ¡°He doesn¡¯t seem to know her contact information yet.¡± ¡°Wow. Is Yoo-hyun oppa in unrequited love then?¡± While Choi Seul-ki blinked her eyes, Jeong Da-bin pulled the phone closer to her. ¡°She looks familiar somehow¡­¡± ¡°Huh? Da-bin, do you know her?¡± Jeong Da-bin waved her hand when Choi Seul-ki asked. ¡°No, no, I mean. Oppa, can you send me this picture?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Just. I have something to check.¡± ¡°No problem, sure.¡± Seol Ki-tae nodded. Choi Seul-ki, who knew Jeong Da-bin better than anyone, was impressed. ¡°Oh, Jeong Da-bin, it would be amazing if you really knew her.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know yet. It¡¯s just a guess.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re right, you could be Cupid¡¯s arrow for them. Oh, but maybe that would hurt your pride?¡± ¡°Hey, I¡¯m a cool girl, okay?¡± Jeong Da-bin snapped. But her eyes kept going to the phone. The 20th floor outdoor terrace became a meaningful ce for Yoo-hyun. He had never had a 200 won vending machine coffee next to the smokers in the past. But not anymore. It was perfect for spilling his guts while looking at the open Gangnam view. Especially with Park Seung-woo, the deputy, he came often. Today, Kim Young-gil, the deputy, was with them too. ¡°There¡¯s no one but us because it¡¯s cold.¡± Kim Young-gil wrapped his body with both hands and said, and Park Seung-woo shrugged his shoulders. ¡°Well, this is also nice and charming. Don¡¯t you think, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Yes. I like it.¡± Yoo-hyun, who was standing on the railing and looking at the distance, smiled and brought the paper cup to his mouth. Ring. Ring. Then, a phone call came. It was an unknown number. ¡°Excuse me, I¡¯ll take a call.¡± ¡°Sure. Take your time.¡± Yoo-hyun asked for permission and moved to the side to answer the phone. The caller was none other than Ahn Se-hoon, the manager of his father¡¯spany. He had a vague memory of him, so Yoo-hyun greeted him warmly. ¡°Yes. I remember, uncle. You used to y with me when I was young.¡± -Haha. Yeah. Right. I was thinking I should see your face sometime. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± -Nothing serious. I just called. ¡°Tell me anything.¡± Yoo-hyun asked again at his hesitant voice. It was likely to be a problem rted to his father¡¯spany. -Well, I was just wondering if you knew anyone at Hansung Construction. ¡°Hansung Construction? I know someone there.¡± -Yeah? Do you know the person in charge of material supply there? ¡°I can find out if I ask my ssmates. Is there a problem?¡± -No, it¡¯s not that. It¡¯s just that the person in charge is not answering the phone¡­ He could roughly figure out the situation from what he heard. The frustrating situation continued, so he called Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun went by the book. ¡°Ourpany is good, right?¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s just that we don¡¯t have a chance to get in. Our supply price and materials are the best.¡± Yoo-hyun was relieved by Ahn Se-hoon¡¯s confident words. He was bothered by the idea of using connections unconditionally. ¡°I see.¡± -It would be nice if the boss stepped in, but you know his style. He just waits for the contact to happen when the timees. ¡°I¡¯ll check it out.¡± -No, no. I just wanted to see if you knew anyone. I¡¯ll look into it more and call you back. ¡°Okay, uncle. Call me anytime.¡± Yoo-hyun hung up the phone and sighed as he remembered the conversation with his father a while ago. -What problem? There¡¯s nothing like that. His father always said he was fine. He said everything was going well, there was no problem. Yoo-hyun believed him. That belief hadn¡¯t changed. He just wished he could help in a situation where he could, but he couldn¡¯t. Then, Park Seung-woo, who was next to him, called Yoo-hyun. Kim Young-gil also stuck close to him with interest. ¡°Yoo-hyun, is there something wrong at home?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not that. Actually¡­¡± He briefly told them the contents of the call since it wasn¡¯t a secret. Park Seung-woo said with a serious expression. ¡°Then you should go down and check it out, shouldn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I¡¯m just looking for the person in charge, what¡¯s the big deal.¡± ¡°You never know, go check it out. It¡¯s not a problem even if you¡¯re not here.¡± ¡°Park deputy is right. There¡¯s nothing to do at the end of the year anyway.¡± Kim Young-gil nodded at Park Seung-woo¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun felt like he knew the two seniors¡¯ hearts, so he didn¡¯t bother to refuse. ¡°Okay. Then I¡¯ll take a leave without shame.¡± ¡°This guy, he sounds like he¡¯s teasing us? Kim deputy, isn¡¯t that right?¡± ¡°Well, he¡¯s polite and nice anyway.¡± Kim Young-gil took Yoo-hyun¡¯s side, and Park Seung-woo pouted. ¡°Deputy, you seem to favor Yoo-hyun subtly.¡± ¡°I owe him a lot, you know.¡± ¡°Me too, you know?¡± The two¡¯s pointless bickering was the background noise as Yoo-hyun drank his coffee while looking at the distant view. The vending machine coffee didn¡¯t taste sweet today. A littleter. After leaving Yoo-hyun alone, the two met separately. Park Seung-woo opened his mouth with a serious expression. ¡°Deputy, do you know anyone at Hansung Construction?¡± ¡°Yeah, I do. So Park deputy, don¡¯t worry.¡± ¡°Why? I¡¯ll help you.¡± ¡°No. I can handle this. I owe him a lot, so I have to pay him back a little.¡± Kim Young-gil owed Yoo-hyun a lot. Chapter 175: Chapter 175: Chapter 175 He had helped out with the Apple project and met his current girlfriend through James¡¯s introduction. He had also recovered quickly thanks to the cough drops and tea that he had brought along on his business trip. He was at the point where he couldn¡¯t ept any more favors without feeling embarrassed. He made up his mind and asked Park Seung-woo, his colleague. ¡°Park, do you know where Yoo-hyun¡¯s father¡¯spany is?¡± ¡°Yes, I have a rough idea. I¡¯ll search for more details and email them to you.¡± ¡°Okay, thanks.¡± Kim Young-gil, another colleague, shed him a look. It was the end of the year and there wasn¡¯t much to do. The projects were going smoothly and Yoo-hyun had some free time since he had finished his OJT. Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, dly granted Yoo-hyun¡¯s vacation request. Yoo-hyun went back to his hometown and looked for his mother first. Of course, he had brought a lot of gifts from his business trip. His mother¡¯s face brightened when she saw the gifts that Yoo-hyun handed her. ¡°Oh my, isn¡¯t this expensive?¡± ¡°No, it was cheap at the duty-free shop.¡± ¡°Thank you. This is exactly what I needed. Look, doesn¡¯t it suit me?¡± His mother put the small handbag that Yoo-hyun gave her on her shoulder and struck a pose. She looked like a model on a fashion show stage and Yoo-hyun had to suppress hisughter. Then he said seriously. ¡°Mother, you have such a ssy vibe that the bag seems to fade inparison.¡± ¡°Hohoho. Howe? You¡¯ve be so eloquent since you started working.¡± ¡°Well, I can¡¯t lie, can I?¡± ¡°Hoho. That¡¯s true. I can¡¯t do that.¡± His mother pped her hands like a seal and was pleased. But she also kept ncing at the small handbag on her shoulder. Yoo-hyun smiled warmly at her. Yoo-hyun went straight to his father¡¯s brick factory. It was the ce that Yoo-hyun had chosen as an excuse to drink secretly. His father had initially objected, but he eventually agreed because of the liquor that Yoo-hyun had bought outside. Yoo-hyun walked while talking to his father on the phone. His father¡¯s worried voice filled the receiver. -It¡¯s going to be very dirty, are you sure? ¡°What, it¡¯s fine. It reminds me of the old days and I like it.¡± -Okay. I¡¯ll be there soon. The key is¡­ ¡°Yes, I got it. See you soon.¡± Yoo-hyun hung up and entered the brick factory. It was quiet around since it was a day off. Yoo-hyun found the key in the corner and opened the door to the break room. Click. The light turned on and a dim light illuminated the room. He thought he should change the fluorescentmp. Yoo-hyun first unpacked the liquor and snacks that he had bought as gifts on the break room table. Then he quickly scanned the nearby documents. He had something to check. ¡®Bidding details, contracts, payment ledgers, and¡­¡¯ His father¡¯spany had not yet fully implemented theputer system. There was a lot of work done by hand, and he could tell the situation by just looking at the file folders scattered around. Rustle. Rustle. ¡°It¡¯s not too bad yet.¡± Yoo-hyun muttered as he flipped through the documents. It wasn¡¯t a difficult situation, but it wasn¡¯t good either. He had a hunch why Ahn Se-hoon, the deputy manager, had called him. What if they got the Hansung Construction project here? It would surely turn on the green light for the factory¡¯s future. He wanted to help his father if he could. ng. Then he heard the sound of the front door opening and Yoo-hyun casually put the file back in its ce. His father turned on the light and said. Bang. ¡°What are you doing in the dark?¡± ¡°Huh? Wasn¡¯t this the switch?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s this.¡± His father pointed to an empty space behind the cab. No one would have known. Yoo-hyun said with a disappointed look. ¡°I didn¡¯t know.¡± ¡°Well, I should clean up a bit anyway. Let¡¯s sit down.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Yoo-hyun sat on the sofa and looked around. The surroundings were clearly visible as the light brightened. Yoo-hyun turned his head around and said. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve been here.¡± ¡°Right? You used toe here a lot when you were young.¡± ¡°Yes, I did.¡± He did. He had rolled around a lot on the old sofa that he was leaning on now. His head had hit the corner of the angr table where the liquor and snacks were ced. He had bled too. On the wall behind him, there were traces of stickers that he had stuck as a prank when he was young. The big clock on the wall was the same as before. He remembered that he had pulled out the cuckoo that came out every hour when he was young. What did his father say then? ¡®I think he pped his hands when he caught the cuckoo.¡¯ He chuckled at the old memory that came to his mind after a long time. A very long time ago, that is, more than 20 years and another 20 years ago. Memories that he thought he had forgotten came to his mind. ¡°Where is your father¡¯s room?¡± ¡°I tore down the office and expanded the break room. I didn¡¯t need a separate room when I looked at it. Hehehe.¡± His father answered with augh. But Yoo-hyun knew how much his father had cherished that room in the past. -Yoo-hyun, dad is going to expand this room as much as the factory. I¡¯m going to make a really bigpany, that¡¯s what I¡¯m saying. To young Yoo-hyun, his father was a big tree. His father¡¯s hearty words became Yoo-hyun¡¯s dream. He ate his dream and grew upfortably in the shade that the tree made. He didn¡¯t imagine that the tree would break then. He just thought it was natural. Maybe that¡¯s why. When his father copsed and his family fell apart. When he no longer had thefortable shade and had to face the cold reality. He ran away with sess as an excuse. ¡®He was a coward.¡¯ He buried himself in his own excuses and lost the most precious thing in his life. He had easily given up his family, which he couldn¡¯t buy with any wealth or fame. Yoo-hyun was lost in thought when his father handed him a ss. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s taste the liquor that our son bought.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Yoo-hyun saw a tree in front of his eyes. It wasn¡¯t as big as before, but it still gave generously. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t want to stay under the shade of that tree anymore. His father took a sip and eximed. ¡°Wow. This is the taste. It¡¯s so good.¡± ¡°Are you okay? Do you want some ice?¡± ¡°No, I like this. Hehe.¡± He saw his father¡¯s eyes. He wanted to give him water and fertilizer. He wanted to help him grow as big as before. So he said. ¡°Father, I know someone at Hansung Construction¡­¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± His father cut off Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and poured liquor into his ss. Yoo-hyun took the ss and answered. ¡°Yes, father.¡± ¡°Leave thepany matters to me. It¡¯s not too hard for you yet.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant.¡± ¡°I know, your feelings. But can you trust me and wait a little?¡± -Yoo-hyun, do you want me to be such a pathetic senior? Suddenly, he remembered what Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, had said a while ago. It wasn¡¯t always good to just give. Sometimes, you had to know how to receive and wait. You had more value when you stood up on your own. Park Seung-woo and his father wanted that from him. ¡°Of course. I trust you.¡± ¡°Son.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled faintly and his father chuckled and drank his liquor. ¡°Wow. Good. Have some jerky too.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m eating.¡± As they drank, they talked more. ¡°How¡¯s your work life?¡± ¡°This factory is¡­¡± Was it because they became closer? They had no trouble sharing their daily lives. He didn¡¯t need to be alert and careful around his father. He justfortably handed him liquor. He justfortably said whatever came to his mouth. Yoo-hyun got to know his father more and more. His father¡¯s usual thoughts, hobbies, difficulties at work, what he was doing, stories about his employees, etc. The more Yoo-hyun brought up the conversation, the closer he could get. ¡°Hahaha. That guy, Mr. Ahn¡­¡± ¡°Haha. Really?¡± His father looked the happiest when he talked about his employees. He wanted to work under his father, seeing how he poured out his affection for each and every name he mentioned. Just like Park Seung-woo. Like the people in the third part. Maybe the people here were living a simr life. Yoo-hyun looked at his father calmly. There was a tree. It wasn¡¯t very big, but it stood firm against the storm. It shone brighter than any other tree, having melted the years into its core. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t even imagine being such a cool tree. That tree was right in front of him. Yoo-hyun offered the tree a drink. ¡°Father, did I tell you?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°That I respect you.¡± ¡°Pfft. You learned how to butter up at work, just like your mother said?¡± ¡°I have a senior I respect there too.¡± ¡°Yeah? Then that¡¯s good.¡± ng. The sses clinked. At the same time, gentle smiles crossed. The two looked very alike right now. After finishing their drinks, they staggered home. His mother greeted them warmly. ¡°Oh my, you¡¯re crazy. You shouldn¡¯t drink, you know.¡± Pat pat. His mother lovingly rubbed his father¡¯s back. His father twisted his body like a pretzel and stuck out his index finger. ¡°I had one drink, just one.¡± ¡°You had one drink and your legs are shaking?¡± Yoo-hyun, who wasughing foolishly, also stuck out his index finger. ¡°Me too, mom. I really had just one drink.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, you too? You¡¯re hopeless.¡± His mother shook her head at her bright son¡¯s face. Then she closed the door and went in with a thud. His fatherughed and said. ¡°I would have been kicked out if it wasn¡¯t for you.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s drink again when Ie next time.¡± ¡°Good. I¡¯ll prepare then.¡± ¡°You¡¯re the best.¡± ¡°Hahahaha.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± The two foolsughed loudly in thete night when everyone was asleep. His mother opened the door and shouted. ¡°Really, look at you. Stop it already.¡± The next day. Yoo-hyun went to the car center to meet Kim Hyun-soo. He sat down in the lounge and gave Kim Hyun-soo toothpaste, just like he did with Kang Jun-ki. He also added cold tea, cold candy, and cold bath products for Hyun-soo¡¯s mother, who was recovering. Kim Hyun-soo, who took everything, snorted. ¡°Why are you bringing all this? Anyway, thanks.¡± ¡°How¡¯s your mother?¡± ¡°She¡¯s healthy. Thanks to you.¡± ¡°What did I do. And¡­¡± ¡°Ah, if it¡¯s about money, forget it.¡± Kim Hyun-soo raised his hand and stopped Yoo-hyun from opening his mouth. Then he quickly muttered to himself. ¡°I was lucky and made some money, and I gave you what I could. I¡¯m saying this in case you¡¯re worried, but I won¡¯t do that anymore. Okay?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it, man.¡± ¡°Yeah? Well, whatever.¡± Kim Hyun-soo shrugged and drank the coffee he had gotten from the vending machine in the lounge. Yoo-hyun looked at him and chuckled. He was still rxed, despite his age. Chapter 176: Chapter 176: Chapter 176 Yoo-hyun was about to speak again. Ring. Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s phone, which was ced on the table, rang. At the same time, the screen lit up. Behind the message, there was a picture of Kim Hyunsoo and a woman leaning their heads together in a friendly manner. Yoo-hyun asked him as he checked the text message. ¡°Do you have a girlfriend?¡± ¡°Of course. I need one. Christmas ising soon.¡± ¡°Oh, congrattions. I¡¯m really happy for you.¡± Yoo-hyun grabbed his hand, and Kim Hyunsoo looked at him with a strange eye. ¡°Why? Did you think I would be alone forever?¡± ¡°No. Of course not.¡± -Women are nothing. They¡¯re useless, man. You should be good to your father. He must be lonely. He remembered what he had said at his mother¡¯s funeral. At that time, Yoo-hyun was not mature enough to ept other people¡¯s advice. He had achieved a decent sess at work, but he did not know the value of family even after sending his mother away. More than that. Kim Hyunsoo, who was in his middle age, was single. He had heard from people around him that he had never dated a woman since he was young. It was understandable. If his mother had died of a serious illness this time, and he had been struggling with debt. Then would he have had the mind to meet a woman? Maybe the future that Yoo-hyun changed gave him another chance. I think I paid off some of the debt, my friend. That thought made Yoo-hyun smile brightly. Kim Hyunsoo asked him with a curious look as he saw him. ¡°Hey, you¡¯re so happy that it¡¯s weird. Am I not good enough?¡± ¡°No way. How could that be? It¡¯s just that there are a lot of people who are worried about women problems in ourpany.¡± ¡°Really? What are they worried about? You work for a sessfulpany.¡± Kim Hyunsoo said, and Yoo-hyun smiled faintly as he thought of Park Seungwoo, the assistant manager. ¡°That¡¯s what I¡¯m saying. But there are quite a few.¡± ¡°Really? Are theycking something?¡± ¡°Hehe. You¡¯re not talking about me, are you?¡± ¡°A little.¡± Puff. Yoo-hyun spat out the coffee he was drinking. It was an unexpected attack. Yoo-hyun said angrily. ¡°Hey, wait a minute. I¡¯ll show you soon.¡± ¡°Bring her anytime. I¡¯ll buy you dinner.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Kim Hyunsoo nodded his head and lifted his paper cup. Yoo-hyun also lifted his paper cup and clinked it. Tick. The little coffee left swayed. Whether it was expensive liquor or a paper cup in their hands. Whether they had billions or a single bill. Regardless of that, the two friends who could look at each other as they were smiled. There was definitely a good point to taking a vacation. The seats were spacious when they took the bus on a weekday, not on a weekend. The road was also quiet. Yoo-hyun got on the bus with a good mood. It was not a long schedule, but he felt like he had received a lot and was going back. Especially, the conversation with his father remained in his heart. He was thinking of his father as he looked out the window when the phone rang. It was his father¡¯s call. ¡°Yes, father. What¡¯s up?¡± -Yoo-hyun, didn¡¯t I tell you I was fine? ¡°Yes? What do you mean by that? -Hansung Construction. You did it, didn¡¯t you? As his father asked him with a puzzled voice, Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyebrows narrowed. He didn¡¯t know what was going on, but it seemed like there was a problem. ¡°Hansung Construction? Why? What¡¯s wrong?¡± -No, no. ¡°Father.¡± -It¡¯s a good thing. So don¡¯t worry. Click. He looked at the disconnected phone and thought. There was no good thing rted to Hansung Construction. As far as he had seen, the contact was not even properly in progress. At best, he had only received a call from the person in charge. His father was not the kind of person who would call his son for something like that. Yoo-hyun hurriedly called the number he had saved a while ago. It was Ahn Sehoon, the manager who worked at his father¡¯spany. ¡°Uncle, it¡¯s me, Yoo-hyun.¡± -Oh, Yoo-hyun. I was going to call you. ¡°Why?¡± -Thank you. Thanks to you, we got the contract from Hansung Construction. ¡°What? Contract? I¡­¡± He was about to continue when he heard a ridiculous word from the other side of the phone. -Kim Younggil, the assistant manager? He said you asked him to do it. ¡°¡­¡± -Anyway, that¡¯s what the person in charge said. He said he was already interested in our product because of the good evaluation, but there was a ce that was pushing from above. But he said he had to do it right away because he received such an important request. ¡°I see.¡± -Yeah. Thank you. The work went well thanks to you. Now I can breathe a little easier. Ahn Sehoon¡¯s words made Yoo-hyun smile unknowingly. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± -Come down and have a drink with me. The boss looks very happy too. ¡°Yes, uncle. I¡¯ll do that.¡± Yoo-hyun was nk for a moment after hanging up the phone. Things were going too far beyond his expectations. Yoo-hyun picked up his phone without hesitation. He had a mixed feeling of wanting to check and being grateful. The phone was ringing. Click. The call was cut off. A text message came right after. -Let¡¯s talk in person unless it¡¯s a matter of life and death. Yoo-hyun replied right away. He wrote and erased several times before sending a concise reply. -Thank you, sir. -What do you mean, thank you? I should thank you. Come up and have dinner with me. -Yes, sir. I¡¯ll see you soon. Have a good day. -You too, have a good day. Yoo-hyun looked down at the short text that arrivedst. Thump. The bus shook as it hit a speed bump. Maybe that was why Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart fluttered. He felt this emotion wouldst for a while. The next day, His face was full of worries as he stood in front of the sink. It was because of the call he had with Jang Hyemin, his senior, a little while ago. She asked him again about the San Francisco business trip, and Yoo-hyun refused, of course. And he tried to refuse until the end. Until he heard what she said next. -It¡¯s not just a ce to disy designs. There are also a lot of influential people there, so it would be good for you to expand yourwork. -Thank you for your concern, but I¡¯m not going. -Sigh. Kyungwook oppa ising too¡­ -What? What did you say? -Oh, no. Nothing. I just have someone to meet there, and I was talking to myself. There was only one person she could call Kyungwook oppa. Shin Kyungwook, the director. He was Yoo-hyun¡¯s former boss and the eldest son of the chairman. He gave him the most and left him the most painful scar. He still felt the grief he felt when he died. It was the past that Yoo-hyun wanted to fix. But why was he attending the San Francisco design fair? The third generation of Hansung Group was still in the stage of being secluded, so he was more curious. ¡°What¡¯s in San Francisco¡­¡± Yoo-hyun muttered as he looked at the mirror. Shin Kyungwook¡¯s advice shed through his mind. -The moreplicated the matter, the more you should deal with what¡¯s in front of you first. Yeah. Maybe he was thinking tooplicated. He could worry about it after he checked it properly. Yoo-hyun nodded his head as if he had made up his mind. That night. After finishing his workout and returning home, Yoo-hyun sat down in front of theputer. Click. As he clicked the mouse button, a web page popped up on the monitor screen. It was a page that started with the title ¡®2007 San Francisco Design Conference Section¡¯. There were lists of participatingpanies and speakers for each section by schedule. ¡°Apple ising.¡± Yoo-hyun murmured as he looked at a section. He might not have cared much if it was just the name of Apple. It was a bit unusual for Apple to present in other ces, but it was possible considering the scale. But he couldn¡¯t just pass by when he saw the name of the speaker. John Norman. If Jonathan Ive was the heart of Apple¡¯s design, he was the blood vessel that connected the blood to different fields. He was a prot¨¦g¨¦ of Jonathan Ive, who emphasized UX (user experience) design based on a deep understanding of software. There were very few people who knew this fact. He had just graduated from college, and he didn¡¯t show his face in the media much. In the future, his recognition would rise, but not now. Yoo-hyun recalled the call he had with Jang Hyemin earlier. -I got a call this morning that someone important ising. Can you tell me who it is? -I can¡¯t tell you right now. Anyway, someone high up from the US branch ising. He¡¯s hard to meet, so it¡¯ll be helpful for you too. -Thank you for your concern. But why is heing? -I don¡¯t know either. He¡¯s not the kind of person who tells me why. I think it might be because of Apple. He¡¯s very interested in Apple. She clearly said that Shin Kyungwook wasing. And that he wasing because of Apple. It was a usible story. It wasn¡¯t like him to juste and see the designs. It was more reasonable to say that he came to see Apple. But it was a bit of a stretch to conclude that. It was unlikely that Shin Kyungwook would find John Norman at this point. And more importantly, he was not very active in Apple¡¯s business when he was the mobile group leader. Rather, he maintained a contrary position on the surface, and wanted to focus on Hansung Electronics rather than Apple. The sess of the iPhone 4 panel was because Yoo-hyun¡¯s advance product team had the rted technology when he was dispatched. And the choice was made by Apple. There was not much intervention from the top. What if Shin Kyungwook had deliberately hidden the cards? A possibility shed through Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind. ¡°Could it be?¡± There were many unseen forces that checked Shin Kyungwook, who had fallen like a parachute. The center was an organization that included Han Kyunghoe (a meeting for the Korean economy), high-ranking executives of Hansung Group, and major figures in the political and business circles. Han Golmo (Korea University golf meeting) was just a subordinate organization of Han Kyunghoe. That¡¯s how great Han Kyunghoe¡¯s power was. The king makers who initiated it did not get along with Shin Kyungwook, who was the eldest son but from a previous wife. And Shin Kyungwook, who was the head of the investigation team, had cut off the necks of many Han Kyunghoe members. He could guess how the conflict between Shin Kyungwook and Han Kyunghoe was at that time without experiencing it. Could he have pushed Apple aggressively in that situation? No, he couldn¡¯t. He began to see the events that he couldn¡¯t see as a rookie. He remembered what Shin Kyungwook said when he was the mobile group leader. -The LCD division should get out of electronics. That¡¯s how they can grow. He meant that if they couldn¡¯t maintain their independence under Hansung Electronics, they would be eliminated from thepetition. It was true. Now, the mobile division was the main customer, but in two years, the mobile division would not be able to catch up with Apple. TV, monitor were the same. As the market grew, as the LCD business grew, the focus had to be on the world. The LCD division missed that time, and eventually left Hansung Electronics with a massiveyoff. Yoo-hyun, who was in charge of this at the group strategy office, was the one who led it. It was one of the things he regretted the most. Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Chapter 177 What if they could have advanced that time? If they had spun off at the most glorious time, Hansung Disy (formerly LCD Division) could have been much bigger. Maybe they could have created a win-win situation for everyone, as Director Shin Kyung-wook and the members had wished. The business with Apple, especially the sess of the iPhone 4, had a huge impact on the whole group. Hansung LCD sales ranked first in the world in all fields: TV, monitor, mobile phone. That was the time they should have spun off. But after that, a wrong decision broke the wings of the LCD Division, which could have flown higher. Click. Yoo-hyun disyed the past records he had written down when he came back on the monitor screen. He only picked out the keywords rted to Apple. 2008: iPhone 2unch, iPhone 4 panel pre-negotiation. 2009: iPhone 3unch, iPhone 4 panel final delivery decision,rge-scale investment. 2010: iPhone 4unch, iPhone exclusive contract acquisition. Everything turned upside down in 2010, and the optimal spin-off time was 2011-2012, when they were growing. The time to decide that was next year. At the same time, he thought of the iPhone 4 panel at the starting point. -Retina disy. The keyword was this panel, which had received rave reviews from Steve Jobs. The future would change depending on how he handled this process. Above all, he had to protect Director Shin Kyung-wook. He had to save him, who was human unlike a chaebol. Yoo-hyun, who had neatly organized hisplicated thoughts, changed into a refreshed face. It was another start. Sometimes he wanted to sweat it out. Today was such a day for Yoo-hyun. On Saturday afternoon, he stopped by the gym. He thought there would be people there. But the gym was lit up, and no one was in sight. ¡°Manager, I¡¯m here.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Only silent silence answered him. The door was wide open. They must have gone out to eat. ¡°Are you toofortable?¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and changed his clothes. A littleter, he put on gloves and hit the sandbag. Bang. Bang. He felt a pleasant vibration at the end of his fist. His body was definitely light. It felt different from just being in good condition. Something he had been holding back seemed to loosen up. Thud. The sandbag shook violently from Yoo-hyun¡¯s kick. He felt a thrilling weight at the end of his shin. At the same time, he thought he knew what this feeling was. It was ambition. Was it because he was looking forward to meeting Director Shin Kyung-wook again? Hello, this is Bing. I can help you with editing and tranting your web novel text. Here is my attempt: Or was it because of his confidence in the future he would change? Right now, Yoo-hyun¡¯s chest was boiling with ambition. He wanted to go higher and do better. It was a feeling he hadn¡¯t felt in a long time. Bang. Bang. Bap-bap-bang. He hit the sandbag a few more times and sat down for a moment. Thump-thump. His heart was pounding and it felt good. That was when it happened. Creak. The door opened and a strange man appeared. He had a small tattoo on his shoulder and a scratch on the side of his short sports hair. He was an impressive-looking man. He walked around the gym, looking around. Then he covered his nose with his hand and blurted out. ¡°What is this ce, a beggar¡¯s den?¡± ¡°What are you here for?¡± ¡°Why are you asking me that?¡± ¡°¡­¡± He snapped at Yoo-hyun when he asked. What? Yoo-hyun wondered if he had heard wrong and rubbed his ears. He even looked around. He wasn¡¯t sure if this was really the Number One Gym. Then the man said something more shocking. ¡°What are you looking at? Hey, moron, go boil some ramen. I¡¯m hungry.¡± ¡°What are you?¡± Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and asked with a dumbfounded expression. Then he red up. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t you know who I am?¡± ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°My name is not cheap enough to be called by the likes of you, bastard.¡± Shoo-shoo. Shoo-shoo. He stretched his hand in the air and spat out some nonsense. He was in his mid-twenties. His face looked like a neighborhood thug. His clothes had the logo of the Shinsegae Gym across the street. He seemed to havee in the form of a gym exchange. Yoo-hyun sighed and waved his hand, considering the manager¡¯s face. ¡°Ha. Just go.¡± ¡°Are you crazy? You¡¯re not boiling ramen?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going crazy, really. If you want to eat, boil it yourself.¡± ¡°What?¡± When Yoo-hyun pushed back hard, the man moved his fist with a sound from his mouth. Shush. It was clearly a bluffing move. His fist stopped right in front of Yoo-hyun¡¯s nose. Yoo-hyun stood there nkly, and the man smirked. ¡°With this one punch, your nose will bleed, and your eyes will swell up.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Whoosh. He threw a hook and stopped his fist right at Yoo-hyun¡¯s jaw. ¡°Would you get a concussion from this one?¡± ¡°You¡¯re gonna get a real hook if you keep doing that.¡± Yoo-hyun said, looking at him as if he didn¡¯t care. Then he tried to kick him with a high kick. ¡°This one will knock you out¡­¡± It was obvious that he was just pretending to hit him again. Yoo-hyun was so amused that he pushed his head forward at the right moment. Thud. The man lost his bnce and hit his butt on the floor. He was nothing special, but he had one thing to admire. He got up like lightning. He quickly took off his clothes and pped himself. ¡°Wow. You bastard, you make me lose it. Cough. Spit.¡± He suddenly spat out a phlegm. Yoo-hyun¡¯s forehead tensed up in an instant. He had seen many reckless people, but this one was in the top three. He was that insane. Yoo-hyun tried to calm himself down and said. ¡°Wipe it.¡± ¡°Why? Want me to spit more? Spit.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The second spit was thest straw. Yoo-hyun walked silently to the front door. He heard a manughing behind his back. ¡°Hahaha. Look at him running away with his tail between his legs. The number one guys are a mess.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t say anything and locked the door. ng. The man asked him incredulously as he came back. ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to teach a mongrel a lesson.¡± ¡°What? You want to fight me? With me, Yang Gichan?¡± That was when he heard that name. A name he had forgotten popped into his head. ¡®Yeah. Yang Woochan.¡¯ It was the name of his sister¡¯s husband who had tormented her in the past. He was a scumbag just like this guy. The old memories that he had erased suddenly came back and he felt a surge of anger. At the same time, thest thread of reason that he had left snapped. Without a word, Yoo-hyun climbed onto the ring and threw the spare gloves and headgear to the side of the ring. Thud. Yang Gichan knew what that meant. ¡°Put that on if you don¡¯t want to ruin your face.¡± ¡°¡­You¡¯re a real psycho. You¡¯re going to die if you do this.¡± He spat out augh and made a gesture of slitting his throat with his hand. Regardless of what he said, Yoo-hyun put on the headgear and bit the mouthpiece. No matter how much he beat up the thugs, he shouldn¡¯t hurt his body. In that respect, Yoo-hyun was ruthless. ¡°Are you not wearing it?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yang Ki-chan, who climbed onto the ring, kicked the headgear with his foot. ¡°Wow. You really piss me off.¡± ¡°It¡¯ll hurt a lot if you don¡¯t wear it.¡± ¡°Get lost, you moron. You¡¯re really dead today.¡± Yoo-hyun, who stood on the ring, said calmly. ¡°Let¡¯s make a promise before we start.¡± ¡°What, you bastard.¡± ¡°Hitting each other, self-defense okay?¡± ¡°There are all kinds of idiots, really. Then can I kill you?¡± ¡°Yeah. Go ahead.¡± It was the moment Yoo-hyun finished his sentence. Whoosh. As expected, he was not a thug for nothing. He threw his fist without even starting. He instinctively ducked his head and dodged it. ¡°Huh? You dodged? This too¡­ ugh.¡± Yoo-hyun counterattacked with a punch as soon as he dodged the second attack. It was a light punch, but it hit the tip of his chin with perfect timing. His head shook as he didn¡¯t wear a headgear. ¡°Hey, wait¡­¡± He tried to take advantage of Yoo-hyun¡¯s carelessness, but he was the one who got hit. He panicked and reached out his hand to bite him. That was his misfortune. Bang. Yoo-hyun punched him without mercy. His body swayed greatly as he was hit in the abdomen. ¡°Ugh.¡± The highlight was the kick. Crack. Yoo-hyun¡¯s shin hit Yang Ki-chan¡¯s side. It was a kick that could make the heavy sandbag sway. He couldn¡¯t stand it. ¡°Ugh, ugh.¡± Yang Ki-chan, who knelt down, vomited on the floor. Yoo-hyun went to the corner of the ring and brought the mouthpiece and the headgear. ¡°Put it on.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯ll die if you don¡¯t.¡± As Yoo-hyun grabbed his head and red at him, Yang Ki-chan swallowed his dry saliva. It was because the fear he had never experienced before had taken over his mind. ¡°I¡¯ll give you some time, so put it on properly and get up.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You can¡¯t hit me without it, can you?¡± Grit. Yang Ki-chan, who clenched his teeth, got up from his seat. ¡®I was careless earlier.¡¯ It was a big deal that he gave up his chin first. Now there was no way he would do that again. He put on his gloves and took his stance. He was about to make his pro debut, and he couldn¡¯t lose to such a brat. That confidence made his mind clear. Now he was determined to win properly. ¡°Son of a bitch. I¡¯ll beat you up¡­ ugh.¡± Thud. It was when he was about to open his mouth. A fist flew like lightning and hit his head. ¡°Shameless¡­ ugh.¡± Crack. Then a foot flew and pushed his abdomen. Bang. He fell back nicely because of that. Yang Ki-chan quickly raised his hand and said. ¡°How can you hit me without ringing the bell?¡± ¡°You hit me first, remember?¡± ¡°Hey, I¡¯m down. Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re still¡­ ugh.¡± Thump thump thump thump thump. Yoo-hyun stepped on him and punched him as he rolled on the floor. The insult to the gym, the spit on the floor, the annoying face, the unlucky name. He couldn¡¯t tolerate him who ruined his good mood. It was perfect. Yoo-hyun grabbed him as he ran away and hit him again. Bang. ¡°Stop, stop.¡± ¡°Shut up.¡± He didn¡¯t calm down even after hitting him for a long time. It was then that Yoo-hyun was hitting Yang Ki-chan like crazy. ¡°What¡¯s going on, why is the door locked?¡± Buzzing. The manager¡¯s voice was heard from the entrance. Yoo-hyun quickly took off his headgear and threw it away, and also took off Yang Ki-chan¡¯s headgear, who was lying on the floor. ¡°Take off your gloves. Hurry.¡± ¡°My, my hand¡­¡± Yoo-hyun looked at him with a swollen face and said as if he was annoyed. ¡°Ah, you¡¯re so frustrating. I¡¯ll take them off for you, take them off.¡± ¡°Ugh. Ouch.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t whine. Hey, this never happened.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯ll be embarrassed too. Got it?¡± Yoo-hyun left him behind and quickly got off the ring. Chapter 178: Chapter 178: Chapter 178 Just as he was about to slip into a corner, the manager came in. He saw Yang Ki-chan sitting on the ring and his eyes widened. It was because of his swollen face, which was visible even from a distance. ¡°What is this?¡± ¡°Hahaha. Manager, someone must have had a fight.¡± Then, a middle-aged man he had never seen before shouted loudly from the side. He looked like the manager of Yang Ki-chan¡¯s gym. A momentter, he ran over as if he was startled by the situation. ¡°¡­Ki, Ki-chan.¡± ¡°Ma, manager.¡± ¡°What is this, what happened?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± As they had a tearful reunion, Yoo-hyun came over scratching his head. ¡°He wasn¡¯t feeling well since we came here.¡± ¡°Hey, Ki-chan, is that true?¡± The manager of the New World Gym was surprised by Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and nudged Yang Ki-chan. ¡°Ye, yes.¡± ¡°What on earth happened?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Did you have a car ident or something?¡± Yang Ki-chan didn¡¯t say anything, and Yoo-hyun threw a mutter and walked away. The manager looked at Yoo-hyun with a suspicious eye. Then he pointed at Yang Ki-chan with his chin. Did you do that? That was the sign. Yoo-hyun quietly put his index finger to his mouth, and the manager gave a hollowugh. The manager approached the ring and said to the manager of the New World Gym. ¡°Cha manager, I don¡¯t think we can do this today.¡± ¡°¡­Manager, I need to know what happened.¡± ¡°Why? You don¡¯t think your promising fighter got beaten by our newbie, do you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The manager of the New World Gym nced at Yoo-hyun with a suspicious eye. It didn¡¯t make sense that he was on the ring with his body messed up. And it didn¡¯t make sense that Yang Ki-chan got beaten by such a novice. Even if he cheated, Yang Ki-chan wouldn¡¯t keep his mouth shut. As Yoo-hyun yed dumb, the manager quickly wrapped it up. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s not do this here and sort it out first.¡± ¡°¡­Okay. Ki-chan, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, manager.¡± Yang Ki-chan¡¯s expression lookedplicated as he got up from his seat. He red at Yoo-hyun sharply after tasting all kinds of humiliation. ¡®You, I won¡¯t let you go.¡¯ He seemed to say that with his eyes. Yoo-hyun snorted in disbelief. People don¡¯t change easily. That day, Yoo-hyun was tormented by the manager until evening and barely escaped the gym. ¡°Yoo-hyun, let¡¯s go to thepetition.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll stop going.¡± Yoo-hyun ignored the manager¡¯s words behind him and went down the stairs. It was already dark outside. The weather was cloudy and it looked like it was going to rain. As Yoo-hyun walked out of the building and walked down the alley, he heard someone¡¯s voice. It was Yang Ki-chan, whom he had met earlier. He gestured with his swollen face. ¡°Hey, youe here.¡± ¡°You again?¡± ¡°Yeah. I¡¯m going to mess you up.¡± ¡°What? You brought your friends too?¡± It was as Yoo-hyun said. Big thugs blocked the alley in front and behind. In the alley, Yang Ki-chan was holding a stick. Yang Ki-chan was furious. ¡°I wanted to let you go, but I couldn¡¯t sleep tonight.¡± ¡°You¡¯re making a mistake.¡± ¡°Mistake? Haha. I can send you to hell with no problem.¡± ¡°¡­¡± There were only three of them. But why were they all standing separately? Shouldn¡¯t they be together? Yoo-hyun had some useless thoughts in his head. He wasn¡¯t tense at all. ¡°Are you scared? Then kneel, bastard.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun checked the CCTV and ran into the alley. Thud thud thud. Yang Ki-chan¡¯s body flinched at Yoo-hyun¡¯s sudden movement. It was because of the punch he had taken today, which was engraved in his brain. ¡°Hey, what are you doing? Attack¡­ ugh.¡± Crash bang. Yoo-hyun¡¯s flying kick hit Yang Ki-chan¡¯s chest urately. At the same time, Yang Ki-chan rolled on the floor. Meanwhile, the manager who was in the gym asked Oh Jung-wook with a serious expression. ¡°How did Yoo-hyun beat that guy, Yang Ki-chan?¡± ¡°No way. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t do it all, did he?¡± ¡°Where did he get hit?¡± ¡°Maybe he really had a car ident? That¡¯s when he fought with Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Stop talking nonsense.¡± The manager bit his tongue at the ridiculous words. Then, something sticky stuck to his hand. ¡°Ouch, dirty. What is this?¡± ¡°It looks like spit.¡± ¡°Some trash. Damn it.¡± The manager wiped his hand with a towel on the floor. Then, a bag next to him caught his eye. ¡°Huh? Isn¡¯t that Yoo-hyun¡¯s?¡± ¡°Yes. It looks like it.¡± ¡°Damn, he¡¯s usually so meticulous, but he left something like that.¡± The manager picked up the bag carefully. Then Oh Jung-wook asked in surprise. ¡°Are you going to take it to him yourself?¡± ¡°It smells bad. You stay here and clean up.¡± ¡°This can wait until tomorrow¡­¡± ¡°Clean it up.¡± The manager left the words and went outside. Yoo-hyun had gone down a while ago, so he must have been at the bus stop. The manager arrived at the alley. ¡°Ugh.¡± A dull sound came from the side alley. A familiar back caught his eye. ¡°Yoo-hyun, what are you doing?¡± ¡°Ah, manager, these guys are¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was about to speak. Two men ran away, and a man with a swollen face ran away as well. But the one who was lying on the floor was caught by Yoo-hyun. The manager looked around with a nk eye. He saw Yang Ki-chan, whom he had seen earlier, and there was a stick on the floor. The thugs who ran away must have been the ones Yang Ki-chan brought. What was more absurd was that Yoo-hyun was holding Yang Ki-chan¡¯s cor. The surprised manager opened his mouth quickly. ¡°Hey, you¡¯re going to get fired if you do that.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. I secured the CCTV and recorded what you said earlier.¡± ¡°Come on, let go of him. You wouldn¡¯t do something like that.¡± ¡°Please¡­¡± As the manager tried to stop him, Yang Gichan looked at him with a pitiful expression, as if he was his savior. That¡¯s when Yoo-hyun blurted out a word. ¡°This bastard spat on me in the gym earlier¡­¡± ¡°So it was you, you son of a bitch.¡± The manager¡¯s eyes changed in an instant. p. ¡°Ahh.¡± He flew like lightning and pped Yang Gichan¡¯s cheek. It was so fast that even Yoo-hyun was surprised. Yang Gichan¡¯s face, which was already swollen, was barely recognizable. Yoo-hyun tried to stop him again. ¡°Manager.¡± ¡°That¡¯s enough, let him go.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ll handle this myself.¡± ¡°Let go, I said.¡± The manager growled at Yoo-hyun and grabbed Yang Gichan¡¯s cor and lifted him up. Then a huge figure intervened. It was an incredible strength. ¡°Gurgle.¡± ¡°Do you think I¡¯m a pushover?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it¡­ Cough.¡± ¡°Did you lose your mind today, you bastard?¡± Smack. Yoo-hyun shook his head as he looked at Yang Gichan, whose face turned pale with fear. He knew the manager¡¯s temper well. A few dayster. The staff of the third department gathered in a small conference room on the 12th floor of Hansung Tower. Instead of the lively atmosphere that had been there for a while, a somewhat unfamiliar serious mood filled the room. On the screen, dozens of ideas were disyed. Swipe. As he turned the page, aplex-looking blueprint and exnation filled the TV screen. Yoo-hyun watched the situation quietly, as usual. Lee Chanho, who hadpiled these materials, spoke first. ¡°Lastly, the idea from the fourth team, the advanced product development team. It¡¯s a super high-resolution panel idea, and this is¡­¡± As his brief exnation ended, Choi Minhee, the section chief who was leading the meeting instead of Kim Hyunmin, the deputy manager, asked. ¡°Up to 350ppi (pixels per inch)?¡± ¡°Yes. Theoretically, it can be made up to 400ppi.¡± ¡°Kim, what¡¯s the ppi of the iPhone? That¡¯s pretty high, too.¡± Kim Younggil answered Choi Minhee¡¯s question. ¡°163.¡± ¡°Huh. Twice as much? That means over 600,000 pixels per inch.¡± Kim Younggil added, looking at the surprised Choi Minhee. ¡°The idea is good, but it doesn¡¯t look easy. First of all, it¡¯s impossible to make panels with the existing production line.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not just a panel problem, but also a circuit problem, right? To handle themunication speed of that resolution, I think we need at least four ICs.¡± Park Seungwoo, who had been listening quietly, raised a question. They were all valid opinions. Choi Minhee scratched his head. ¡°But how are they going to make this? They said it¡¯s notpatible with the existing line.¡± ¡°Look here, it seems like they¡¯re going to use the OLED panel production line.¡± Yoo-hyun, who finally stepped in, pointed to the picture at the bottom of the document. Choi Minhee¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°OLED?¡± ¡°Yes. They¡¯re going to make a panel with higher resolution using LTPS (low-temperature polysilicon) TFT, and deposit liquid crystal on it. The problem with the resolution is the TFT line.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s say that¡¯s possible. But how many of these can we make with the existing line? The capacity (daily production) won¡¯t be enough.¡± Park Seungwoo also followed Choi Minhee¡¯s objection with a negative opinion. ¡°The productivity will be low.¡± ¡°Besides, that production line belongs to the Future Product Research Institute.¡± As the discussion deepened, Kim Younggil, who had been thinking quietly, spoke up and opinions poured out. ¡°But it would be nice if it worked, right? I think this is the best idea today.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it too unrealistic? The risk is high, too.¡± ¡°Well, that¡¯s true, but someday we¡¯ll have higher resolution, right? It¡¯s also stated in our TRM (technology roadmap).¡± ¡°It¡¯s a long way off. What do you think, Yoo-hyun?¡± Yoo-hyun, who had been silent for a while, opened his mouth at Choi Minhee¡¯s question. ¡°I agree with Kim¡¯s opinion. It would look really cool if we saw the real thing.¡± ¡°Hmm, okay. Then let¡¯s add this to the list.¡± Choi Minhee nodded his head right away. Then, Park Seung-woo, the assistant, grumbled lightly. ¡°Mr. Choi, don¡¯t you think Yoo-hyun is too obedient?¡± ¡°No. If anyone has any objections, speak up. I¡¯ll fix it.¡± ¡°Come on, who would object? This will change again when it goes to the manager.¡± ¡°Yeah. Then let¡¯s just go with it.¡± Unlike the long conversation, the conclusion was quickly made. That¡¯s when it happened. Squeak. Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, opened the door and came in. ¡°Oh, sorry for beingte. How are you doing?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s much cleaner with Mr. Choi.¡± Kim Hyun-min smiled at the blunt answer from Park Seung-woo. ¡°Mr. Park, thank you for thepliment. I¡¯ll remember it.¡± ¡°Yes, sir, the future team leader.¡± ¡°Sure, sure. Call me whatever you want.¡± ¡°Huh? You¡¯re not angry today?¡± Kim Hyun-min ignored Park Seung-woo¡¯s remark and turned his gaze. ¡°Enough, Kim and Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°The San Francisco business trip that Jang Hye-min, the senior, requested. It¡¯s approved.¡± As soon as Kim Hyun-min finished his sentence, congrattions came from everywhere. ¡°Oh, you¡¯re finally going.¡± ¡°That¡¯s great.¡± ¡°Congrattions.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Kim Young-gil, the assistant who thanked him with Yoo-hyun, suppressed his rising smile. He was worried if he could really go, but he was happy that it was confirmed. It meant more to him because he was attending a design exhibition that he never had a chance to go to before. Chapter 179: Chapter 179: Chapter 179 In the warm atmosphere, Kim Young-gil whispered to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun, thank you. Thanks to you, I can go to the design fair too.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not me, it¡¯s Jang Hye-min who rmended you.¡± ¡°Hey, I know it¡¯s all thanks to you.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not.¡± Kim Young-gil poked Yoo-hyun¡¯s ribs and he chuckled. Kim Hyun-min, who was watching Kim Young-gil¡¯s smiling face, asked him with a mischievous expression. ¡°What are you so happy about, Kim?¡± ¡°Overseas business trips are always nice.¡± ¡°Is Eileen okay? You won¡¯t be able to spend time with her at the end of the year.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll just buy her a big gift when Ie back. She¡¯ll probably like it more.¡± ¡°Lucky bastard.¡± Kim Hyun-min bit his tongue at Kim Young-gil¡¯s remark. Then, a small sigh from Park Seung-woo was heard. ¡°Sigh.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. You¡¯ll meet someone nice too, Park.¡± Choi Min-hee looked at Park Seung-woo with a pitying expression. All this situation made Yoo-hyun smile. That¡¯s when it happened. Lee Chan-ho, who was checking thepany¡¯s website for a moment, shouted. ¡°It¡¯s out.¡± ¡°What is?¡± When everyone¡¯s eyes widened, Yoo-hyun said quietly. ¡°I guess the personnel changes are out.¡± ¡°Of course. Yoo-hyun is quick. You¡¯re right.¡± Park Seung-woo said casually to Lee Chan-ho, who nodded. ¡°Chan-ho, show us.¡± ¡°Yes. Okay.¡± Lee Chan-ho moved the window on hisptop to the side, and a page popped up on the TV screen. There was a notice that said ¡®Organizational Change Announcement¡¯. Park Seung-woo opened his mouth wide and asked. ¡°Wow. Are you really a team leader now?¡± Pop. Kim Hyun-min sucked on his iced coffee with a straw, looking awkward. It was a contrast to his usual confident appearance. ¡°Come on, look.¡± ¡°Yes, okay.¡± Choi Min-hee urged him and Lee Chan-ho pressed the button. Click. The notice page opened and the changes rolled down. Mobile Group -Sales Team: (Before) Vacant, (After) Oh Jae-hwan Team Leader -Product nning Team: (Before) Oh Jae-hwan Team Leader, (After) Kim Hyun-min Team Leader They were not surprised by the expected content. Instead, they congratted him. ¡°Team leader, congrattions.¡± ¡°Congrattions.¡± ¡°Wow. How dare you call the team leader a deputy team leader. I¡¯ll sew your mouth shut.¡± Park Seung-woo pretended to draw his mouth with his hand and Kim Hyun-min team leader red up. ¡°Hey, someone sew Park Seung-woo¡¯s mouth shut, really.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± Everyone wasughing, but Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t be happy. It was because of the personnel reshuffle below. -Product 3: (Before) Ko Jun-ho Executive Director, (After) Lee Tae-ryong Executive Director -Product 4: (Before) Song Moon-joon Executive Director, (After) Ko Jun-ho Executive Director ¡®Why?¡¯ Ko Jun-ho, the executive director of Product 3, moved to Product 4. He was the one who stole the performance of the previous Product 4, the leading product team. And the new Lee Tae-ryong executive director came from the home appliance division. He was a key member of the Han Kyung-hoe group and a rtive of Shin Hyun-ho, the chairman of the board, who was raised by Shin Cheon-sik, the head of the home appliance division. There was no way he could lead the Apple business properly. In short, a thief and a tterer appeared out of nowhere. It was apletely different situation from the past. In the end, this was also a butterfly effect triggered by Yoo-hyun. The problem didn¡¯t end there. Kim Hyun-min told a story he had heard somewhere. ¡°I heard that the group leader and the division head will change next year.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°It¡¯s because of Lee Kyung-hoon, right? The group leader was also hit by the color phone.¡± Kim Hyun-min team leader answered Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. Then Park Seung-woo added. ¡°I think the division head also has something wrong, right?¡± ¡°Yeah? Anyway, this organization, there¡¯s no good day.¡± In the midst of the gossip, Yoo-hyun¡¯s forehead furrowed. Was it because Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t react? Choi Min-hee asked jokingly. ¡°Yoo-hyun, do you think our team leader is not good?¡± ¡°No. Of course not. Team leader, congrattions.¡± ¡°Haha. Thank you. I don¡¯t need any other personnel. You¡¯re the best.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and asked Kim Hyun-min team leader. ¡°Team leader, but we¡¯re not merging with OLED, right?¡± ¡°Oh, you mean the Future Product Research Instituteing into the LCD division?¡± ¡°Yes. I heard rumors about it.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. Maybe the higher-ups are drooling over LCD because of the color phone. So they¡¯ll see OLED as useless, right?¡± Kim Hyun-min team leader showed a sour reaction, but Yoo-hyun was serious. ¡°But it¡¯s still a future technology, right?¡± ¡°Yeah. But, you know, they want to make money from what works first. Why, are you sorry?¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t hide his feelings and answered Kim Hyun-min team leader¡¯s question. ¡°Yes. I had a good idea for high resolution, but I think OLED technology is needed. But it¡¯s hard to push it if the divisions are different.¡± ¡°Well, we have a line in Ulsan. We can borrow it, right?¡± Kim Hyun-min team leader said casually, but it was not easy. It was hard to use it even when they were in the same division, but it would be more difficult if the divisions were different. Normally, by this time, the OLED part of the Future Product Research Institute should have moved to the Mobile Group of the LCD division. From the staff to the organization. Too many things had changed from the past. Yoo-hyun¡¯s head wasplicated. After the meeting. As if he had read Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind, Park Seung-woo called him. Yoo-hyun put on his jumper and went to the outdoor terrace on the 20th floor. Park Seung-woo, who sipped coffee in a paper cup, said. ¡°I don¡¯t know what it is, but just clear your head. It seems like a hard thing to do if you worry about it. Sometimes, just resting is a way to go.¡± ¡°I¡¯m getting good advice from my mentor after a long time.¡± ¡°Huh. Hey, I¡¯m a model in everything, you know?¡± ¡°Sure, sure. Blind dates too¡­¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words made Park Seung-woo angry. ¡°Hey, you really. I¡¯ll show you my true colors in this blind date.¡± ¡°Really? When?¡± ¡°Next week or so? Choi gave me the introduction. I¡¯m a pretty good guy, right?¡± Choi Min-hee must have felt sorry for him. Yoo-hyun hid his feelings and said. ¡°No wonder. You¡¯re not sorry you can¡¯t go to San Francisco.¡± ¡°Hey, that¡¯s too much to ask for. You and Kim are going, what else do you want?¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Yeah. Oh, Yoo-hyun, tell Eileen thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun was slightly surprised by the sudden remark. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°She checked out the hotels and flights in advance because she didn¡¯t have time before the San Francisco decision came out.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± ¡°Anyway, you¡¯re a popr guy. I¡¯m jealous.¡± ¡°I guess so.¡± Yoo-hyun answered softly and looked at the Gangnam skyline. The sprawling cityscape eased hisplicated mind a little. While Yoo-hyun was sipping his coffee, Park Seung-woo nced at him. He looked like he had a lot to say. ¡°Yoo-hyun, next year, when the color phone is over¡­ No.¡± He opened his mouth with difficulty, but then shook his head again. Why was he embarrassed when it was obvious? Yoo-hyun spoke first. ¡°Why? Is it because of the MBA?¡± ¡°Wow. How did you know? No one knows yet.¡± ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t they? How long have I been with you? You deserve it.¡± ¡°¡­Thank you. It¡¯s all thanks to you.¡± Yoo-hyun frowned at Park Seung-woo¡¯s words. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t say that again. You¡¯re qualified enough, don¡¯t worry. Oh, of course, you have to finish well before you go, right?¡± ¡°Of course. People have to leave clean.¡± Yoo-hyun, who heard the story, felt strongly. The future he knew was changing. In other words, it was a headache. Park Seung-woo, who didn¡¯t know Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind, asked with a worried expression. ¡°Are you okay if I leave for a while?¡± ¡°Of course. No problem.¡± ¡°Really? Are you confident?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled at Park Seung-woo¡¯s question. Are you confident? Of course. If he wasn¡¯t, he wouldn¡¯t havee back. ¡°Don¡¯t make me repeat myself.¡± ¡°Haha. Kid. You¡¯re just like my mentee.¡± Yoo-hyun answered coolly and Park Seung-wooughed loudly. Whoo. Theughter was scattered by the blowing wind for a while. A littleter, Yoo-hyun returned to his seat and thought. He had a lot to thank Eileen for, as Park Seung-woo said. He decided to talk to her in person. He didn¡¯t like to keep his worries to himself. He picked up his phone with a firm mind. Soon after. He got a reply from Eileen. -Meet me on the rooftop terrace on the 20th floor. ¡®It¡¯s cold.¡¯ That was the first thought that came to his mind as soon as he received the text. When he went out with Park Seung-woo, the wind was a bit calm, but now it was blowing a lot. He looked out the window and saw the branches bending. He had no choice but to put on the padding that was hanging on the chair and went up to the outdoor terrace on the 20th floor. Whoo. On the outdoor terrace on the 20th floor. Yoo-hyun was there in the fierce winter wind. He had already gotten the vending machine coffee. Eileen, who arrived soon and sat on the outdoor bench, sipped the coffee that Yoo-hyun handed her and said. ¡°It¡¯s nice to have something warm.¡± ¡°Are you not cold?¡± ¡°No, not at all.¡± That was impossible. The weather was so cold that even smokers wouldn¡¯te out. How could there be only Yoo-hyun and Eileen on the outdoor terrace? Yoo-hyun took off his jumper and gave it to Eileen, who was shivering. ¡°Here, put this on.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°I¡¯m hot.¡± Yoo-hyun lifted his arm and showed off his health. Then Eileen, who put down her paper cup on the bench, nced at him. ¡°You always do this¡­ Huh?¡± It was when she was talking. The paper cup was blown away by the wind. Suddenly, Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand reached out and grabbed her paper cup. Then he took out a handkerchief and wiped the coffee that had flowed next to the paper cup and wrapped the paper cup with the handkerchief. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Huh? Yeah.¡± Eileen took the paper cup with a flustered expression. She took a breath and said with determination. ¡°You always do everything for me¡­¡± But she couldn¡¯t finish her sentence. Yoo-hyun had stood up and blocked the strong wind with his back. When she looked up, she saw Yoo-hyun smiling at her. He said casually. ¡°I was just bored sitting here.¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was a moment of silence. Eileen, who felt awkward, got up quickly. ¡°Ah, it¡¯s really cold. Let¡¯s go in.¡± Then she ran away from her seat, embarrassed. Yoo-hyunughed at the unexpected remark. ¡°Shall we go?¡± ¡°I sent you the San Francisco business trip ticket by email, so check it quickly. There¡¯s not much time to change it because the reservation is full.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that again.¡± She left those words and ran away. ¡®Thank you, really.¡¯ A faint smile appeared on Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips. Chapter 180: Chapter 180: Chapter 180 That evening. As Yoo-hyun was heading home after working out at the gym, his phone rang. -I¡¯m going to Seoul. -You¡¯reing to Seoul? What do I do? I have a business trip this time. Jung Da Bin quickly sent a reply. They had to meet this year-end. -When are youing back from your trip? Let¡¯s meet if we can. -Okay. I¡¯ll check and let you know the time. -Yes, okay. Please contact me.^^ Jung Da Bin took a breath. She had passed one hurdle. The problem was what came next. A littleter. Ding. The person she had been waiting for logged into the messenger. Jung Da Bin immediately sent a message. -Da Hye, why are youing in now? -Sorry. I just woke up. -No. Well, it¡¯s dawn there now. So? When are youing? -I¡¯m going in next week. -Okay. Make some time for me at the end of the year. -Hey, I¡¯m busy. I have to go back at the beginning of the year. She remembered her schedule all at once. Jung Da Hye was nning to stay in Korea until the end of the year if she came next week. There was no promise of when she woulde back next. Jung Da Bin made a quick decision and took action. -So? You¡¯re not going to see your beloved cousin¡¯s face? -Why are you so nagging? Is it something rted to Yoo-hyun again? -No, it¡¯s not. She said no, but it was true. It was a strange thing. Jung Da Hye didn¡¯t know who Han Yoo-hyun was, but ironically, Yoo-hyun knew Jung Da Hye. The photo he took at the European exhibition was the proof. When she asked Jung Da Hye, she said she was in Germany that day. How did they miss each other? She thought about asking Yoo-hyun, but she wanted to see for herself. Jung Da Bin typed quickly. -Anyway, clear your schedule. Got it? -You¡¯re still so pushy. -Well. I¡¯m Jung Da Bin. Let¡¯s see when youe. I¡¯ll buy you something delicious. -Okay. Jung Da Bin closed the messenger window and chuckled. ¡°What am I doing?¡± Contrary to her empty words, a smile hung on her lips. It seemed like something fun was going to happen. The first snow fell, and at the same time, the year-end party season opened. Thepany supported each organization with welfare benefits, and they usually used them at the end of the year. In the case of the mobile sales marketing department, they had a lot of money left over from the organizational reward. The product nning team and the third part had nothing to say. Thanks to that, they had separate parties. They had already finished the department party at the most expensive beef restaurant nearby. And now. Yoo-hyun was enjoying the team party at a tuna restaurant. He ordered the most expensive menu among the unlimited refills. The drinks and food were piled up with expensive dishes as they talked about tuna tears and whatnot. Go Jae Yoon, the deputy manager, resigned and Shin Chan Yong, the manager, was absent with the excuse that he was busy, so everyone had a good time. Kim Young Gil, the deputy manager who was running the event, spoke in a loud voice. ¡°We¡¯ll use the remaining money to give out gift sets. Do you agree?¡± ¡°Wow. Good idea.¡± ¡°Awesome.¡± No one hated getting gifts. Jo Chan Young, the senior manager who had a hot face from the atmosphere, said a word. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to you that I can keep my position. Especially the product nning team, you worked the hardest this year.¡± ¡°No, sir.¡± ¡°Hehe. Not really. Come on, raise your sses.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± It was always a good thing to be praised. Especially the recognition of Jo Chan Young, the senior manager who was their direct boss, made everyone¡¯s hearts flutter. Was that why? Everyone raised their sses in unison at Jo Chan Young¡¯s words. Even though the internal cohesion was not established after the new team leader took office, the team members looked very united. ¡°For the product nning team, which will do even better in the future, cheers.¡± ¡°Cheers.¡± As if to prove it, the team members shouted in unison. Kim Hyun Min, the team leader, hit the peak. ¡°Guys, you drank a lot today, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Good. Rest well until the end of the year.¡± ¡°Wow, can we use our vacation as we please?¡± Hwang Dong Sik, the deputy manager of the second part, asked and Kim Hyun Min, the team leader, said coolly. ¡°It¡¯s either people and work, or work and people. Rest hard when you rest.¡± ¡°Kim team leader is awesome.¡± ¡°Ahem.¡± People reacted well to even a trivial word because Oh Jae Hwan, the team leader, had been controlling the vacation. Kim Hyun Min, the team leader, definitely knew how to lift the mood. The department and team parties were good, but the best one was the part party. The third part took a seat at the Baekje Hotel buffet, which started with 150,000 won per person. This was enough. Kim Hyun Min, the team leader, looked around and admired. ¡°Wow, we¡¯reing to a ce like this.¡± ¡°Right? It feels like we¡¯re royalty or something.¡± Choi Min Hee, the manager, was also intoxicated by the atmosphere. ¡®They¡¯re used to this ce.¡¯ Here is my response: Yoo-hyun was about to say something, but stopped himself. He knew the truth better than anyone, having spent a long time by the side of the royal family. But it was not necessary to talk about it now. They each filled their tes with food. Lee Chanho, who had piled up his te with beef, raised his thumb. ¡°The food here is amazing.¡± ¡°Why did youe here if you¡¯re only going to eat beef? You should have gone to a beef restaurant.¡± ¡°The beef here might be different, you know.¡± Park Seungwoo, the assistant manager, said nothing, and Lee Chanho was confident. Then, the waiter came over and poured wine. Glug glug glug. Lee Chanho immediately picked up his ss and savored the wine. ¡°The wine tastes good too.¡± ¡°Hey, Chanho, you have to toast before you drink that.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°You wouldn¡¯t know unless you came here often. Tsk tsk.¡± Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, clicked his tongue, and Choi Minhee, the section chief, hit the nail on the head. ¡°Team leader, it¡¯s your first time here too, right?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ve been here a few times.¡± Behind the two people who were bickering, the pianist¡¯s live performance began. Yoo-hyunughed as he watched the mismatched ensemble. The atmosphere was sweet, but this table was like a si. Choi Minhee, the section chief, subtly egged on Kim Hyunmin, the team leader. ¡°The mood is nice, why don¡¯t you propose a toast?¡± ¡°Should I?¡± ¡°Come on, gracefully¡­ No, wait. This is the part leader¡¯s job.¡± Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, lifted his ss, but then passed the baton to Choi Minhee, the section chief. She waved her hand. ¡°Team leader, just do it. Why are you excluding yourself?¡± It was obvious that he wanted to do it, but he was too embarrassed. So Yoo-hyun stepped in. ¡°Since this is a part dinner, it¡¯s right for Choi section chief to do it.¡± ¡°See? Choi section chief, say something.¡± Choi Minhee cleared her throat and raised her ss. ¡°I won¡¯t say much. You all know what to do. But just remember this one thing.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Everyone paid attention to her sharp voice. ¡°We¡¯re all in this together from now on. If someone is struggling, help them. If someone is doing well, pull them up.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a bit long¡­¡± She ignored Kim Hyunmin¡¯s remark and lifted her ss higher. ¡°So let¡¯s make a better result next year. For the third part, cheers.¡± ¡°Cheers.¡± Clink. Clink. Clink. Clink. Clink. Everyone¡¯s sses collided. Yoo-hyun smiled as he saw Choi Minhee¡¯s bright smile. ¡®People change a lot.¡¯ Choi Minhee, the section chief, used to be as individualistic as Yoo-hyun in the past. Of course, she was ambitious about her performance as much as she was good at her work. But now that she was a leader, she showed apletely different side of herself. It wasn¡¯t just that her character had changed through a series of events. The form for sess that they had shared was deeply engraved in her mind. The same was true for the other part members. ¡°Third part as a team.¡± ¡°Hey, Park, is that something you say in front of the team leader?¡± Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, said something, but the team members didn¡¯t care. ¡°Third part as a team.¡± ¡°Third part as a team.¡± Kim Younggil, the assistant manager, and Lee Chanho, who were drinking together, also shook off their passive past selves. Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, who saw them,ughed and said. ¡°Wow, I can¡¯t believe it. Fine, you guys eat the team. I¡¯ll be in charge.¡± ¡°That¡¯s cool.¡± Yoo-hyun replied, and Kim Hyunmin scratched his head. ¡°I¡¯m just saying.¡± ¡°No, you¡¯re not. You can do it.¡± Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, who suddenly showed his ambition, was the same. They were all people who shared the sess DNA. ¡°Hahaha. Even words are good. Come on.¡± ¡°For Kim Hyunmin in charge.¡± ¡°Park, you crazy guy.¡± ¡°Puhahaha.¡± Clink. That¡¯s why they couldugh through the hardships. As long as they kept this in mind, they would be able to create a better result in the future. That¡¯s what Yoo-hyun was thinking. Choi Minhee, the section chief, called Yoo-hyun and Kim Younggil, the assistant manager. ¡°Yoo-hyun, and Kim.¡± ¡°Yes, section chief.¡± ¡°Have a good trip to San Francisco. You two are the key figures that we can¡¯t do without in our part. Don¡¯t you dare get hurt ande back.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± Park Seungwoo, the assistant manager, who was listening, made a loud noise. ¡°What about me and Chanho?¡± ¡°You two are also key figures. The third part itself is the core, right?¡± ¡°Hey, that¡¯s¡­¡± Just as Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, was about to intervene, Yoo-hyun lifted his ss again. ¡°For the core third part.¡± ¡°For the core.¡± Clink. Everyone¡¯s sses collided. Thest dinner of the year ended with a warmughter. Time passed and it was the day of the San Francisco business trip. Yoo-hyun, who got off the airport bus, received a call from his father. His father¡¯spany had finally seeded in winning the Hansung Construction contract, and the factory was busy running. He even told Yoo-hyun about it. ¡°Yes, dad. That¡¯s great.¡± -Yeah. I owe a lot to your senior at thepany. ¡°Doesn¡¯t yourpany havepetitive technology or price?¡± -Of course we do. Yoo-hyun gently asked his father, who was proud of his words. ¡°Can you still thank him?¡± -Of course. I have to. No. I¡­ ¡°The senior feels burdened. I¡¯ll just do well.¡± -¡­Okay. Please do. Let me know if you need any help. Yoo-hyun smiled and answered his father. ¡°Yes, I will.¡± -You have to listen to your senior. ¡°Of course.¡± -Hmm, hmm. Then hang up. His father¡¯s voice sounded a bit regretful. He felt like he knew what he wanted to hear, so Yoo-hyun called his father. ¡°Dad.¡± -Why. ¡°Let¡¯s have a drink when Ie back.¡± -Do that. He got a nonchnt answer, but he could imagine what his father¡¯s face looked like. Click. Yoo-hyun looked at his disconnected phone and smiled. When did he start talking so kindly with his father? The change that had been happening little by little came to him at some point. Chapter 181: Chapter 181: Chapter 181 Yoo-hyun¡¯s sess was not the result of his own effort alone. He had received help from those around him. And the senior who had given him the decisive help was right in front of him. As soon as he entered the airport, Yoo-hyun shouted at Kim Younggil, the assistant manager. ¡°Assistant Manager!¡± ¡°Oh, you¡¯re here?¡± ¡°Hello, Assistant Manager. You look great.¡± ¡°So do you.¡± Yoo-hyun grinned at Kim Younggil¡¯s words. ¡°Of course. I¡¯m going with you, after all.¡± ¡°Save that for Park, the other assistant manager. Let¡¯s get the paperwork done first.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Yoo-hyun followed Kim Younggil with a faint smile on his face. He had not paid much attention to Kim Younggil in the past, so he did not know him well. Even after he came back, he had kept some distance from him because of his not-so-friendly personality. He had thought that he would never get as close to him as he was to Park Seungwoo, the other assistant manager. But he was wrong. As they helped each other and got to know each other better, he understood him more deeply as a person. That was enough for him. After getting their ne tickets, Yoo-hyun said as they stood in line for the departure procedure. ¡°This trip will be rxing. We¡¯re not going for work, are we?¡± ¡°Well, yes, but I still have a lot of things I want to see.¡± ¡°Like what?¡± ¡°First of all, the Apple presentation. I¡¯m curious about what they¡¯re thinking, since we¡¯re just doing what they tell us to do.¡± That was typical of Kim Younggil. He had a purpose even for a trip that was almost like a vacation. He looked serious, as if he had already made a n. ¡°That¡¯s nice. And?¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s not my field, but I also want to see the design exhibition. I was really impressed by your mockup, you know.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not mine, though. What are you talking about?¡± ¡°Still. You nned it all, didn¡¯t you? I want to have that kind of vision, too. Funny, huh?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly. ¡°No way. If you need anything from me, I¡¯ll help you with anything.¡± ¡°Thank you, Yoo-hyun Han.¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee, Younggil Kim, the section chief.¡± ¡°Hey, I¡¯m not that yet.¡± Kim Younggil jumped, but Yoo-hyun was calm. ¡°What does it matter? You¡¯ll be one soon.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t beat you, can I?¡± Kim Younggil shook his head at Yoo-hyun¡¯s good-natured reply. Then he remembered something and asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°Oh, what about Jang Hyemin, the senior?¡± ¡°She¡¯ll be there before us. We agreed to meet on the first day of the conference.¡± ¡°I see. She¡¯s really going there for work.¡± Kim Younggil nodded. It was when they had passed the immigration check without any trouble. Kim Younggil suddenly blurted out something in the too-ordinary atmosphere. It was quiet without anyone to cause trouble. ¡°It feels awkward to have nothing happen.¡± ¡°Ha ha. Really. I get a headache thinking about thest trip to Germany.¡± He recalled the recent European exhibition, which was full of unbelievable incidents. They had never had a smooth journey from the airport to their destination. Someone had left their luggage at the immigration desk. ¡°That was Park, the assistant manager, who left his luggage here.¡± ¡°Yeah. He¡¯s such a klutz.¡± Someone had almost missed their flight because they were in line at the duty-free shop. ¡°Choi, the section chief, was also a secret shopaholic.¡± ¡°I know. I didn¡¯t expect him to waste so much time.¡± Someone had gone crazy and picked a fight with Ilseong Electronics at the boarding gate. ¡°This was crazy. I had to hold you back when Kim, the deputy manager, or rather the team leader, exploded.¡± ¡°I thought I was going to faint when Park, the assistant manager, spoke Japanese.¡± Someone had pretended to be Japanese for no reason on the ne. ¡°Didn¡¯t Kim, the deputy manager, also order in Japanese?¡± ¡°I did, too. Looking back, I think I was swept away by the mood and went crazy. Ha ha ha.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± ¡°Ha ha ha.¡± It was a series of events that would make anyoneugh their guts out. He had been speechless then, but not anymore. It had be a happy memory that made themugh and chat on the ne. ¡°But I don¡¯t want to go through that again. It was too spectacr.¡± ¡°Me neither. Let¡¯s just have a smooth trip this time.¡± ¡°Deal.¡± Kim Younggil, the assistant manager, smiled brightly. The flight time to San Francisco was 10 hours and 30 minutes, simr to the flight to Frankfurt, Germany. But since it was a direct flight, they didn¡¯t have to take a train or drive a long distance. It took less than 30 minutes to get to the exhibition hall or the hotel by car. ¡°Wow, direct flights are really nice.¡± ¡°Right? And here, if there¡¯s a problem with the car, it¡¯s fixed right away.¡± ¡°Ha ha. Last time, we had so much trouble with the rental car.¡± ¡°We don¡¯t have to worry about that anymore, right?¡± To be frank, they could walk there if the car broke down. It was that close. Yoo-hyun rented a car without any hassle and drove off. The clear weather and the smell of the seaing through the window made his heart race. The contrast between the openndscape and the luxurious downtown caught his eye. ¡°Wow. This ce is amazing.¡± ¡°Right? It¡¯s a nice ce to live.¡± ¡°Have you been to San Francisco before?¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve been here a few times.¡± ¡°Wow, that¡¯s impressive. You¡¯ve traveled abroad a lot, haven¡¯t you?¡± ¡°I guess so.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled. San Francisco was not just a ce he had visited a few times. He had starteding here since the Apple business, and he had often visited when he was briefly stationed at the US branch. Especially when he invested in Silicon Valleypanies and expanded his business area, he hade here countless times. It felt like a second home to him. Kim Young-gil, his deputy, had no idea about his inner feelings. He was looking at the outside scenery and muttering to himself. ¡°I should have bought somend here.¡± ¡°It¡¯s very expensive here.¡± ¡°I know. I searched online and the amodation prices are no joke.¡± ¡°It¡¯s more expensive because it¡¯s the end of the year. It¡¯s peak season.¡± San Francisco was famous for its highnd prices. There were plenty of ces to stay, but the demand was so high that they were much more expensive than other areas. There was apany that came up with an idea to ovee that. It was Airbnb. Yoo-hyun smiled at the fleeting memory of the past. He had many connections in San Francisco. He had been driving for about 20 minutes. He passed by the exhibition hall without any trouble. His amodation was nearby. He didn¡¯t have to attend the exhibition or take care of any booth. He didn¡¯t have to worry about being suddenly called away like he did on his previous trip to Germany. Everything went so smoothly. Kim Young-gil said with a hint of anxiety. ¡°Yoo-hyun, I¡¯m feeling uneasy because it¡¯s too easy.¡± ¡°It was just an exceptionst time.¡± ¡°I guess so. Unless there¡¯s a fire in the hotel, we won¡¯t have any problems like that anymore.¡± ¡°I hope so¡­¡± Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t finish his sentence. He saw smoke rising from his destination. There was a crowd of people in front of the hotel. Woo woo woo. Red fire trucks appeared in front of Yoo-hyun. ¡°¡­¡± There was a brief silence. ¡°Really¡­ yes.¡± ¡°I know, right.¡± Yoo-hyun parked his car in a nearby vacant lot and hurried to the hotel. The hotel was a mess. It didn¡¯t look like a big fire. But there was so much smoke that the hotel couldn¡¯t operate today. He got a refund with some extrapensation. He could bear that much. He just had to move to another ce. There had to be at least one room avable. There wasn¡¯t. Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression darkened as he drove around the nearby hotels. Kim Young-gil was the same. ¡°¡­There¡¯s none here either.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go to the exhibition hall.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°They should have a list of amodations there.¡± ¡°Oh, okay. We¡¯ll find one soon. There must be one somewhere.¡± Kim Young-gil, the deputy, gave an answer mixed with hope, but the reality was not easy. When they arrived at the exhibition hall, there were already many people in the same situation sitting in a row. They barely managed to get a list of amodations that someone else had used, but it was all taken. That¡¯s when the phone calls started. 30 minutester. The sky was getting dark. Kim Young-gil asked in a tired voice. ¡°Is there no room there either?¡± ¡°No.¡± They had already gone through two pages of the San Francisco amodation list. There was one page left, but if they couldn¡¯t find a ce to stay here, there was no hope. They called until the end, but they couldn¡¯t find an answer. ¡°What about the ce that asked for twice the price? Should we call them again?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll check it out.¡± Yoo-hyun left weakly. -We¡¯re sorry, but all the rooms are sold out, so we can¡¯t take reservations today. But even that was gone. Kim Young-gil clicked his tongue. ¡°This ce is really too much.¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing we can do. What do you want to do? If we drive a little further, we might be able to find a ce to stay.¡± ¡°Sigh, there¡¯s no choice. I don¡¯t know if we¡¯re going to end up going to LA.¡± ¡°That¡¯s possible.¡± There was no choice. It was not only Yoo-hyun¡¯s problem. The people lined up in the exhibition hall corridor seemed to have no choice but to sleep on the street. It was a blessing that they had rented a car. Yoo-hyun brushed off his butt and got up from his seat. That¡¯s when it happened. ¡°Ugh.¡± A rough moan was heard mixed with the noise. He looked up and saw someone arguing. Yoo-hyun jumped up in an instant. ¡°Deputy, excuse me for a moment.¡± ¡°Why? What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°I think I found the answer.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth curled up. 10 minutes ago. Two young men were walking around the Freemason Center, the San Francisco exhibition hall. One of them, who was holding a picket and wearing horn-rimmed sses, grumbled. ¡°Brian, I like what you¡¯re doing, but this feels too rushed.¡± ¡°Then what do you want me to do? Miss this opportunity?¡± ¡°What I mean is, let¡¯s n a little more. Who would willinglye to our room that we can¡¯t even pay the rent for?¡± ¡°Joe, don¡¯t worry. There are thousands of people rolling around in front of us, they won¡¯t care about that.¡± It was easy to say, but they had already failed several times. It was never easy to bring someone into someone else¡¯s house. As they walked, a middle-aged man came up and pointed at the picket. -We rent you a bed. Breakfast included. Price 50 dors. ¡°You¡¯re going to rent us a bed? Where?¡± Brian Chesky, who had a gloomy face, quickly took the word. ¡°It¡¯s our house.¡± ¡°House? Where is it?¡± ¡°If you drive for about 15 minutes from here¡­¡± ¡°No, how can I trust you and go there? I thought something was wrong. You¡¯re a scammer, aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Wait a minute.¡± The middle-aged man got annoyed and walked away. Joe Gavia, who saw that, bit his tongue. ¡°Well, at least he didn¡¯t ask if we have a bed.¡± ¡°We can buy an airbed if we get the money.¡± ¡°Yeah. That¡¯s true, but let¡¯s not say that. It might start a fight.¡± The words he said out of worry became seeds. A couple came up and clung to them. The woman snapped at Brian Chesky in a sharp voice. ¡°You have three beds in one room and three people sleep there? Does that make sense?¡± ¡°No. We have one bed in the room and two in the living room.¡± ¡°What if someone attacks us? Are you responsible?¡± ¡°We¡¯re going to sleep together, so we¡¯re responsible¡­¡± Brian Chesky red up, and the man with a tattoo on his arm grabbed his cor. ¡°Are you mocking us for not finding a room?¡± ¡°Ugh. No, that¡¯s not¡­¡± ¡°Do you want to die?¡± It was when the tattooed man growled. Chapter 182: Chapter 182: Chapter 182 Knock. Knock. A young Asian man who suddenly appeared called out to the tattooed man. ¡°Hey, leave that guy alone.¡± ¡°What is this, a monkey?¡± Whack. ¡°Cough, cough.¡± The tattooed man shook off the hand that grabbed his cor and raised his fist towards the young Asian man. That was the moment. Thwack. Thwack thwack thwack thwack. Something moved at a speed that was invisible to the eye. And then, without warning, the tattooed man fell to his knees. ¡°Aaargh.¡± His arm was even twisted behind his back. The Asian man who twisted the tattooed man¡¯s arm spoke calmly, unlike his rough action. ¡°How about you apologize?¡± ¡°I¡¯m, I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± ¡°Not to me, to that guy.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± The Asian man kindly pointed with his finger, and the tattooed man bowed his head. ¡°¡­¡± Brian Chesky was stunned. His mouth was agape. While he was speechless, the tattooed man ran away far. ¡°Let¡¯s go, you crazy bastard.¡± The woman who was with him as a couple also started running. As if he had a dream, Brian Chesky¡¯s head was nk. There was a young Asian man in front of his eyes. He was a handsome man with a tall stature and clear skin. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, yes. Thank you very much. I¡¯m sorry, but what is your name¡­¡± ¡°Steve Han. Just call me Stevefortably.¡± ¡°Okay. Steve, I¡¯m Brian. Thank you very much.¡± Then, the young man pointed to his colleague with his hand and said. ¡°Can you find a ce to sleep for the two of us? I¡¯ll pay you right away.¡± ¡°Of, of course.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Brian Chesky bowed his head deeply with John Gebbia. Steve Han. It was the name that would be a fate for them. A littleter, on the fifth floor of aplex vi near San Francisco. Yoo-hyun entered a ce that was exactly like a two-room structure in Korea. It felt messy, probably because two men lived there. Brian Chesky, who stood by the window, bragged, but it didn¡¯t look that good. ¡°This is the best view in San Francisco.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s nice.¡± Yoo-hyun agreed moderately. Brian Chesky gained strength from his words and raised his voice. ¡°Right? Oh, the bed and the nket will be here soon. Joe, that guy, is a bit slow.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry? You¡¯ve already paid in advance. Thank you very much once again.¡± Yoo-hyun also politely responded to Brian Chesky¡¯s greeting. ¡°We should thank you. We couldn¡¯t find a ce to stay, but thanks to you, we got into a good ce at a cheap price.¡± ¡°Hahaha. Thank you. Are you hungry? I¡¯ll prepare a snack for you soon.¡± Brian Chesky¡¯s face was full of smiles. He went to the living room with a trot, trying to get something for them. Kim Young-gil, the assistant who was next to Yoo-hyun, said in a worried voice. ¡°I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s okay.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Just. Those guys are too clumsy.¡± ¡°It¡¯s their first time.¡± Kim Young-gil hit his head at Yoo-hyun¡¯s calm words. ¡°Ha. You seem to have experienced this a few times.¡± ¡°It¡¯s simr to renting a room when I was living alone, right?¡± Yoo-hyun said easily, and Kim Young-gil nodded his head as if he agreed. ¡°True. That¡¯s not wrong. We¡¯ve also made money and time with this. But what did you trust and do this?¡± -When did you have the biggest crisis when you were in business? It was when I first rented a room. People were very resistant then. I didn¡¯t even have money to get right away. At the same time as Kim Young-gil¡¯s question, he remembered the words he had heard from Brian Chesky, a world-ss entrepreneur, in the past. He owed him a debt then. But he couldn¡¯t say that as it was. Yoo-hyun circled around with a realistic reason. ¡°I needed a ce to stay.¡± ¡°But you followed someone you just met. You could have gotten into trouble.¡± ¡°I just trusted him, you know.¡± ¡°True. You looked like you could survive even if you met a robber earlier.¡± ¡°Maybe.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and looked down at the window. A narrow mountain road, old buildings crowded together, and children ying with bricks in the corner came into his eyes. He felt like he was seeing a different side of San Francisco, which he thought was only morous and clean. This was also a fresh feeling for Yoo-hyun. Then Brian Chesky¡¯s voice was heard. ¡°Special service scrambled eggs are ready. Come this way.¡± ¡°Yes, I got it.¡± Kim Young-gil, who answered first, muttered to himself. ¡°That guy is nice, but he talks too much. It¡¯s like Kim team leader is next to me.¡± ¡°Pfft.¡± Yoo-hyun tried to find theughter that came out and covered his mouth. It was because it was such a delicate analogy. ¡°Kkkkkk.¡± Kim Young-gil alsoughed along. Yoo-hyun barely settled theughter and gestured. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± That night, both Yoo-hyun and Kim Young-gil were so tired that they fell asleep quickly. It was an air bed, but it wasn¡¯t ufortable. He slept soundly, feeling cozy rather than cramped. The next morning. He got up, washed up, and found the breakfast table already set. Brian Chesky, wearing an apron, said in a cheerful voice. ¡°Here, a fantastic breakfast feast for you.¡± ¡°Wow, when did you do all this?¡± ¡°I¡¯m quick with my hands. Hahaha. Come on, sit down.¡± ¡°Thank you. This is amazing.¡± The food looked quite decent, as Kim Young-gil said. Toast, scrambled eggs, hash browns, pancakes, and bacon filled the table. It showed that he had put a lot of effort into it. Yoo-hyun sat down and bowed his head in the Korean way. ¡°I¡¯ll eat well, thank you.¡± ¡°Yes. Enjoy your meal.¡± Brian Chesky also bowed his head. Joe Gebbia, who sat next to him and greeted him together, looked exhausted. He had spent all his energy blowing up the air bed by himself. Yoo-hyun asked with a worried expression. ¡°Joe, are you feeling okay?¡± ¡°Sure. I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°I should have helped you yesterday.¡± He said he was fine, but his arm was trembling. Yoo-hyun spat out a word, and Brian Chesky quickly intervened. ¡°Hey, no. You¡¯re our guest. Thanks to you, we got to see the night view of San Francisco yesterday. Hahaha.¡± ¡°It was nice, but I feel sorry.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m the guide and the cook, Joe is theborer, we divided it neatly and it¡¯s fine. Right, Joe?¡± ¡°¡­Yeah. Haha.¡± ¡°See?¡± Brian Chesky pointed at Joe Gebbia and made a joke. The two of them looked very odd but close. A littleter, Kim Young-gil, who had cleaned his te, said. ¡°Honestly, I was nervous at first, but it was great. The bed wasfortable too.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d to hear that.¡± ¡°The food was also great. This is a good idea, don¡¯t you think?¡± ¡°Haha. Actually, it¡¯s because you two are such nice people. We were lucky for the first time.¡± Brian Chesky¡¯s words were followed by Joe Gebbia. ¡°That¡¯s right. This is also because there are so many peopleing to the exhibition this time, otherwise it would never work.¡± ¡°Joe, let¡¯s try it until the end of the exhibition, even if it¡¯s hard.¡± ¡°Sure. I have to do it anyway, since I bought the air bed. And I have to pay the rent that I owe.¡± ¡°What are you saying? You¡¯re embarrassing me. Shut your mouth.¡± The two of them were bickering. Yoo-hyun, who had been thinking for a while, opened his mouth. ¡°So you¡¯re going to keep doing this until the end of the exhibition?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯d love it if Steve and Daniel stayed with us all the time. Of course, there will be a lot of discounts.¡± ¡°We have our own situation, so that¡¯s hard.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words made Brian Chesky sigh. He could do it if he wanted to. But that wasn¡¯t the way for them. He had to help them catch fish themselves, not give them fish. -Sometimes I think about it. What if someone like an angel came and helped me then. Of course, I was fine after that, but it was hard. It was what Brian Chesky had said, reminiscing about his old memories. He had helped Hansung Group when they entered the lodging businesste andpeted with the existing powerhouse Ilsung Group. There was no special reason. It was more like a one-sided favor. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun, who had led the business, received a great benefit. Yoo-hyun, who had been thinking for a while, said. ¡°Then how about we try this?¡± ¡°How?¡± ¡°Keep the concept as it is¡­¡± In short, it was about putting the interior photos and reviews on the ticket to give trust and attract attention. It looked more usible than now, and Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia nodded their heads. Yoo-hyun attached his business card and wrote something on a memo. ¡°What are you writing?¡± ¡°I have to write a review since I used it.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. -It was a great opportunity to see the real San Francisco. It was cheap,fortable, and the breakfast was amazing. ¡ï¡ï¡ï¡ï¡ï (Steve Han from Hansung Electronics) Yoo-hyun handed the memo to the two of them. ¡°Don¡¯t you think people will be curious if you put stars like this?¡± ¡°Wow. It looks more trustworthy with your business card attached. But are you sure?¡± ¡°Yes. What¡¯s wrong with that? It¡¯s my business card, and it¡¯s true. Print this on the ticket and go out once. You¡¯ll find customers easier than this time.¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun finished speaking, Brian Chesky suddenly grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand. ¡°Thank you. I really don¡¯t know how to thank you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s your idea, what are you talking about. I also got a lot of benefits.¡± ¡°No. We got more benefits.¡± Yoo-hyun pulled his hand away and changed the subject. It wasn¡¯t something to be praised for. ¡°Oh, by the way, don¡¯t you think it would be better to put a name on it?¡± ¡°A name?¡± ¡°Yes. Don¡¯t you want to do it properly?¡± ¡°Sure, but¡­¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s question made Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia stare nkly. Brian Chesky opened his mouth after thinking for a while. ¡°Airbed and Breakfast. How about that? I came up with the name because you two liked it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good? I think it could be shorter.¡± ¡°Then how about Airbnb, taking only the first letters?¡± Yoo-hyun showed a positive reaction, and Joe Gebbia stepped forward. There was a sparkle in his eyes behind his horn-rimmed sses. -I liked Hansung a lot. Let¡¯s do well, Steve Han. His face ovepped with that of Joe Gebbia, the former chief product officer of Airbnb. He wasn¡¯t as sharp as before, but his insight was still there. ¡°That¡¯s great? It will give more trust with a name.¡± ¡°Steve, thank you so much.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be like that. We helped each other. We¡¯re friends.¡± ¡°Yes, we are. The best friends.¡± The four of them exchanged smiles. Chapter 183: Chapter 183: Chapter 183 It was after Yoo-hyun and his group had left. Jo Gevia, who was cleaning up the room, eximed in surprise. ¡°Brian. Brian.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Don¡¯t be so loud. You might get a call from thendy.¡± ¡°Hey. Come here quickly.¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Brian Chesky came out of the bathroom, wiping his hair with a towel and looking annoyed. Jo Gevia handed him a bundle of bills. Brian Chesky, who was looking at it casually, was startled and almost fell backwards. ¡°Wha, a thousand dors?¡± ¡°Yeah. Steve left it.¡± ¡°What? Then we have to return it right away.¡± ¡°Look at this first.¡± Jo Gevia thrust a note at him. It contained a memo that Yoo-hyun had written with care. -To Brian Chesky and Jo Gevia, my dear friends. Thank you for your kindness and hospitality. I hope you don¡¯t give up on your brilliant idea and keep pushing forward. If you clean the house and ce some props around, you will get better feedback. I¡¯m leaving you some money that might help your business. P.S. Don¡¯t bother returning it. Just keep it. From your friend, Steve Han. Brian Chesky¡¯s hand trembled as he held the short note. After a while, he muttered softly. ¡°Steve¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jo Gevia, who was standing next to him, sat down in the room and stared nkly at the ceiling. Both of them had a million thoughts in their heads. It wasn¡¯t about the money. It was the warm heart that he had shown to a stranger that moved his chest. -To do good and build trust, and to make a better world with that power. That was the core of the business they were trying to do. The moment that realization crossed his mind, he became confident about the amodation sharing that had been impossible with one item. And he felt like he knew what he had to do now. Jo Gevia got up and said. ¡°Brian, what are you doing? Don¡¯t just sit there.¡± ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°I have to go to the presentation. And this.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Jo Gevia gave Brian Chesky a thousand dors and said. ¡°You¡¯re the CEO of Airbnb, right? Do as Steve said and tidy up the house a bit.¡± ¡°What? What about you?¡± ¡°Wait and see. I¡¯ll be back soon with the ticket design printed out.¡± ¡°Are you serious?¡± Jo Gevia gave a confident answer to Brian Chesky¡¯s question. ¡°Let¡¯s do it right. I¡¯m determined to make this business a sess.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Brian Chesky was flustered. Jo Gevia, who had been passive all along, had changedpletely. ¡®That guy.¡¯ But he didn¡¯t look bad at all. Brian Chesky, who felt a surge of energy in his body, said loudly. ¡°Yeah. Let¡¯s do it. Airbnb. Let¡¯s do it right for once.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯m going.¡± Jo Gevia clenched his fist and went outside. His steps looked unusually light. Yoo-hyun drove straight to the exhibition hall. Kim Younggil, who was sitting next to him, said. ¡°The amodation wasn¡¯t bad, right?¡± ¡°Yes. It was a very meaningful time for me.¡± ¡°Well, not that much, but I hope it goes well. They looked like broke students.¡± ¡°It will go well.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled. It¡¯s not usually the case. Thepany that the two of them created would be a monstrouspany with a market capitalization of over 30 trillion won in just 10 years. Yoo-hyun was satisfied with the fact that he had been with them for a while at the beginning. He felt lighter after returning the kindness he had received. He suddenly thought. What would their reaction be if they met againter? It seemed like it would be a very interesting memory. He didn¡¯t know if this moment would remain in their memories in the future. The atmosphere of the exhibition hall was quite free and easy, as it was a design conference. The walls of the corridor were decorated with colorful colors and props, and geometric exhibits were ced here and there. Even the bathroom was decorated in a camping style, adding to the charm. Yoo-hyun, who had finished registering at the central corridor of the exhibition hall, received a name tag to hang around his neck. It had hispany name and his name, just like the European exhibition. Kim Younggil, who was looking around, asked. ¡°What do you want to see first?¡± ¡°We should see the exhibits first. What about you, sir?¡± ¡°Me too. It¡¯s not Apple¡¯s presentation, so I don¡¯t think I need to listen to it.¡± ¡°As you wish.¡± Yoo-hyun answered casually. The design conference, whichsted for five days, was divided into two parts: exhibits and presentations. The exhibits were divided by themes, and Kim Younggil¡¯s eyes were caught by the electronic product theme hall. ¡°I¡¯m going to see the electronic product theme hall first. There are a lot of experimental designs.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll look around somewhere else for a while.¡± ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s go separately and meet up with Mr. Jang when he arrives. I¡¯ll contact you.¡± ¡°Okay. Have a good time.¡± Yoo-hyun chose a different direction. He had something to do first. Buzzing. Yoo-hyun, who had parted with Kim Younggil, walked past the crowded people and sped up his pace. He had only one thought in his mind. ¡®Would Director Shin Kyungwook be here?¡¯ Senior Jang Hyemin had not arrived yet, but that was because of her personal business. Then, there was a possibility that Director Shin Kyungwook was here. It was not because of Apple¡¯s presentation. He was the type of person who kept his promises like a sword, and that was the inference he made from knowing him too well. He would not miss the opening time of the exhibition. If he was here? He had already decided where to go first. The Future Theme Hall. Yoo-hyun stepped into the darkly lit space. This was a ce where the future daily life was disyed, and it was decorated as if the cityscape was moved as a whole. He could glimpse the future aspects from the inside of the house to the road, buildings, and so on. As he walked around looking around, he spotted someone and stopped for a moment. Then he took off the name tag around his neck and put it in his jacket pocket and walked slowly. -This patient¡¯s knee condition is very bad. Right here, the cartge is the problem¡­ One side of the wall in the room was a screen. On the screen, a scene of a doctor exining with an X-ray was shown. A mannequin in a hospital gown was lying on the bed and watching it. It was a kind of exhibition that was decorated ording to the scenario. It was when Yoo-hyun was standing near the bed and looking at the screen on the wall. The middle-aged man next to him nced at Yoo-hyun. ¡°¡­¡± He felt his gaze, but Yoo-hyun did not turn his head. He just listened to the doctor¡¯s voiceing from the wall. Then, the middle-aged man muttered in English. ¡°Do you think the patient will understand what the doctor is saying? In the future, they would just cure it themselves.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that more fun to show? It¡¯s supposed to be a future exhibition hall, but everyone can¡¯t just pass by without knowing.¡± Yoo-hyun answered with his eyes fixed forward. The man nodded. ¡°Well, I guess so. But isn¡¯t it amazing? The theme here is the future hall, but it looks like a disy hall.¡± ¡°¡­¡± At that remark, Yoo-hyun sensed it. ¡®He knows.¡¯ The man knew Yoo-hyun. There was a high probability that he had found out through Senior Jang Hyemin. What did he think of him now? Thump. Thump. Curiosity as much as joy made Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart beat. Yoo-hyun suppressed his pounding heart and said calmly. ¡°That means the disy is important in the future. Maybe this whole space will turn into a disy.¡± ¡°That¡¯s interesting. Then you can attend this kind of exhibition anywhere.¡± ¡°Not just the exhibition. If you have a space wrapped in a disy, you can travel the world.¡± It was the moment Yoo-hyun answered. -Can¡¯t the disy reduce the gap between people? Even without money, you can get education, medical treatment, and even travel the world. Yoo-hyun¡¯s brain shed back to the words of Shin Kyungwook, the former mobile group leader. He always put people first. Even though he was a chaebol, he always looked down, unlike others. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t understand him at first. He honestly thought it was hypocrisy, deception. But he realizedter. Shin Kyungwook was a person who truly knew how to give. And he was a person who carried more burden on his shoulders than anyone else, and tried to take responsibility. He said with a bright voice. ¡°Oh, that¡¯s a good idea.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± What expression did Shin Kyungwook have now? He was curious, but he couldn¡¯t face his face directly. He felt like his heart would swell up, so he lowered his eyes instead. ¡®He wore these shoes too.¡¯ He saw the sneakers he wore with jeans. This was also a free look he had never seen before. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand, which had lowered his eyes, reached out. The man who reached out his hand said. ¡°I¡¯m Richard.¡± ¡°I¡¯m Steve.¡± Yoo-hyun barely raised his head and shook his hand with a rxed look. He saw a neat T-shirt with an ivory jacket on it. There was no name tag around his neck. He always left out his name ¡®Hanseong¡¯ and remained a simple spectator. It was to avoid giving prejudice to the first person he met. Yoo-hyun wanted that too. It was enough to introduce each other by their first names. Not Shin Kyungwook and Han Yoo-hyun, but Richard and Steve. Not a hierarchical rtionship, but an equal one. Not a work, but a friend who sharesmon interests. Yoo-hyun wanted to meet his old boss, whom he had admired in the past, in that way, and he did. They became friends quickly because they had the same interests. Without revealing their identities, the two walked around the exhibition hall and talked a lot. Shin Kyungwook gave him a bright voice. ¡°Steve, look over there. The table and the ceiling are all disys.¡± ¡°The bus stop is also a disy. So is the building wall.¡± Shin Kyungwook, no, Richard was younger in thought than Yoo-hyun remembered. And he didn¡¯t hesitate to express his curiosity. ¡°Wow, this way you can change the design anytime you want.¡± ¡°If the screen borders disappear and the price bes cheaper, maybe that world wille true.¡± ¡°Indeed. There are still many challenges to solve. But they will be solved soon.¡± He was not afraid to show what he didn¡¯t know, and his eyes were very positive. Yoo-hyun felt morefortable with Shin Kyungwook. ¡°Yes. We¡¯ll ovee it as always.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not just oveing, butter everything will be a disy.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a good thing to say.¡± At the same time, he had the same deep insight as before. -Look carefully. All the parts are getting smaller or disappearing in front of your eyes, but the disy is getting bigger. Maybe in the future, only the disy will remain. Yoo-hyun smiled at the words he had said before. He enjoyed talking to him, who was younger and freer. It was not teaching someone, but exchanging questions and answers at a simr level that aroused his interest. Was that why? ¡°This is for the future¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s why¡­¡± They walked around the exhibition hall and had a lot of conversations. Chapter 184: Chapter 184: Chapter 184 ¡°If we install it up there, the sculpture would be¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was talking excitedly. He stopped when he felt a calm gaze from the side. He slowly turned his head and saw Richard looking at him with a curious expression. Their eyes met for a moment. His deep eyes under his thick eyelids seemed to pierce through Yoo-hyun¡¯s innermost thoughts. He remembered what he wanted to forget. He betrayed him for the sake of sess. He thought it was natural to receive everything. He believed that greedy people seed in life. He gave him too much for such a bad person. ¡°¡­¡± He hesitated, unable to say anything. His lips curled up. It was the same kind smile as before. It seemed like he was telling Yoo-hyun that it was okay. His heart felt like it was tearing apart. He couldn¡¯t look at his eyes anymore and turned his head. ¡°I¡¯m going somewhere else. How about you? Do you want toe with me?¡± ¡°Well, I don¡¯t mind. Let¡¯s go.¡± His voice was also pleasant. They moved to the presentation hall on the second floor. The presentations were divided into several sections, and most of them were done by students. It was a ce to present their research achievements at school, simr to paper presentations. The only difference was the presentation method, which was Pecha Kucha. Richard whispered in his ear as they sat down. ¡°Have you ever heard of this kind of presentation?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s my first time. What is Pecha Kucha?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a way of automatically switching 20 slides every 20 seconds. They said they chose this method to make the atmosphere more rxed.¡± ¡°You know a lot.¡± ¡°I just picked it up from here and there.¡± Richard shrugged lightly. Yoo-hyun smiled faintly as he nced at him. It felt like they were back to the time when they worked together. The time when he followed him around, admiring him. The students¡¯ presentations were fresh. They used design to exin the huge discourses of cars,puters, videos, etc. in a fun way. Especially, thebination of Netflix (video streaming service) and UX design was well done, as if they had seen the future 10 yearster. And finally. Thest order of this section, and the one Yoo-hyun had been waiting for, came. A man with horn-rimmed sses stood in front of the podium. He came out with the topic of brand marketing, ¡®Big Brand, Big Idea¡¯. His eyes looked at the audience. Richard whispered. ¡°He also presented herest year.¡± ¡°Do you know him?¡± ¡°I gave him my card because his presentation was impressive. I don¡¯t know if he remembers.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s head went nk. It was because of the unexpected connection. -Jo Gebia. Rhode Ind Design School. Along with the name written under the title, one thought crossed his mind. Maybe Jo Gebia felt close to Hansung because of Richard¡¯s efforts? It was something he couldn¡¯t confirm. The presentation was smooth like water. Jo Gebia, who stood on the podium, was the same eloquent as Yoo-hyun remembered, and he had a leisure in every word. -The way to grow a big brand is¡­ He spoke as if he was chatting with a close friend, and his presentation attracted people¡¯s attention. In the meantime, Jo Gebia¡¯s eyes, which kept moving, swept over Yoo-hyun, who was sitting on the edge of the seat. His eyes shook for a moment. ¡®Did Ie for nothing?¡¯ Yoo-hyun quickly turned his eyes away, without any intention of interfering. But it seemed toote. -What you need to make a bigger brand is not just good design. It¡¯s¡­ He hesitated for the first time, continuing his rxed presentation. A brief silence drew people¡¯s attention. He wondered if he had forgotten the content, and then he spat out a strong voice. -It¡¯s people. When people meet, respect each other, and show goodwill. His eyes were clear. -When you build trust within amon interest, the brand will have its true value. It was not a word that he spoke casually as he practiced, but a word that conveyed his whole heart. Richard let out a small exmation. ¡°This presentation is especially good. It has sincerity.¡± ¡°I agree.¡± Yoo-hyun answered immediately. The page turned, and thest page came up. Jo Gebia straightened his posture and opened his mouth. -I had such a person too. The person who told me that my values were right, and that I could keep going that way. Thank you, Steve. And his eyes turned to Yoo-hyun. ¡°¡­¡± -That¡¯s the end of my presentation. Thank you. p p p p p p. The apuse sounded. Yoo-hyun was dumbfounded. What he did for him? It was worth only a thousand dors. In fact, it was a drop in the bucketpared to what they had received from them. In other words, there was no need to praise him so much. But Jo Gebia¡¯s heart seemed to be different. He came up to Yoo-hyun after finishing his presentation. And he bowed deeply. It was the Korean greeting that Yoo-hyun taught him. ¡°Thank you, Steve. I gained confidence because of you.¡± ¡°No, I didn¡¯t do anything.¡± He didn¡¯t get up for a while, even though Yoo-hyun stopped him. Richard looked at him with a curious look. It was lunchtime after the presentation event. Richard said casually. ¡°It¡¯s time to go back soon. How about a sandwich and a cup of coffee before that?¡± ¡°Sounds good.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled at Richard¡¯s suggestion. He wanted to talk to him alone throughout the exhibition period. Then, someone¡¯s voice came from afar. ¡°Mr. Yoo-hyun. Oh? Op¡­¡± Jang Hyemin, who was waving her hand, shut her mouth when she saw Richard. Richard approached her and put his long index finger on his lips. It was an implicit sign not to act like he knew him. Kim Younggil, the deputy, came from behind. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± Yoo-hyun ran out and stood in front of Kim Younggil. He asked for his understanding in a low voice. ¡°Deputy, I¡¯ll have lunch separately today.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll have to eat with Jang senior.¡± ¡°Yes. Please take care of it.¡± When Yoo-hyun turned his body, Richard had already finished talking with Jang Hyemin. Jang Hyemin gave Yoo-hyun a meaningful smile and passed by naturally. ¡°Mr. Yoo-hyun, please take care of it.¡± ¡°Yes. See you soon.¡± And Yoo-hyun faced Richard again. He blinked one eye. Yoo-hyun knew what he meant. They already knew each other¡¯s existence. But he wanted to be in the rtionship between Steve and Richard as much as now. A thick smile bloomed on their lips. It was just a simple sandwich and a cup of coffee. But this moment came to Yoo-hyun very differently. He always talked about work with Shin Kyungwook, the executive director. He threw different topics, but Yoo-hyun¡¯s sight was too narrow at the time. ¡°I usually ride a bike on weekends. What¡¯s good about it is¡­¡± ¡°You ran that far? You¡¯re amazing.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing. It¡¯s nothingpared to martial arts. When can I see it?¡± ¡°Haha. It¡¯s just a hobby.¡± But not anymore. He talked about his hobbies naturally and shared his family stories. They exchanged their thoughts and confirmed their values. Of course, there were parts that didn¡¯t match, but they expressed their opinions without hesitation. ¡°In my opinion, in the future¡­¡± ¡°I think that¡­¡± It was possible because he met Richard, not Shin Kyungwook. ¡°Puhahahaha.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± Thanks to that, they had a pleasant conversation like old friends. But as always, the time of farewell came. Grunt. Richard, who put down his coffee cup, got up from his seat. ¡°It¡¯s a shame. I wanted to have a drink with you today if it wasn¡¯t for work.¡± ¡°You¡¯reing back tomorrow, right?¡± ¡°Yes. Tomorrow I¡¯m going to meet some friends I know, can you join me?¡± Yoo-hyun, who got up with him, answered with a smile. ¡°Of course. Just call me and I¡¯ll go anytime.¡± ¡°Good, Steve.¡± Yoo-hyun held his hand tightly, who was Richard. He heard his heartbeat from his fingertips. His eyes, which seemed to have left some regrets, made Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart flutter. He wished this time wouldst longer. He wanted to stay more, knowing it was greed. Was it because of the strength in his hand? Richard smiled. ¡°See you tomorrow.¡± ¡°Yes. Be careful.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed deeply to him, who turned away. He was very grateful that it was not an eternal farewell. 1 pm in Korean time. Jeong Dabin was talking to her cousin who came to Korea for a long time. ¡°Da Hye, if you came to rest, just rest, why are you working again?¡± -It¡¯s not work. I just have something to check. ¡°You¡¯re a workaholic.¡± -I¡¯ll go up when I¡¯m done. Why? ¡°Why, I was wondering if you forgot the promise.¡± It was a promise to meet in Seoul. At the end of the year, other people are busy dating, but Jeong Dabin waited for that day. ¡®Was I a cupid in my previous life?¡¯ It was enough to make such a useless thought. The answer that came back was as cool as her cousin¡¯s personality. -You said that, how can I forget? ¡°Okay. Then let¡¯s see you in Seoul then.¡± -Okay. I¡¯ll call you. Jeong Dabin¡¯s heart pounded as she hung up the phone. What expression would Yoo-hyun oppa make? She smiled involuntarily at the thought of the surprised expression of the colleague oppa she used to like. On the other hand, she was curious if Jeong Da Hye really didn¡¯t know Yoo-hyun. Jeong Dabin fell into a fluttering imagination. The second night of the San Francisco business trip. There was a gold carpet in the hotel room where Yoo-hyun stayed. The walls were full of fancy decorations. This room, which looked luxurious at a nce, was not the single room of about 4 square meters that he had reserved. It was a suite room of 24 square meters with two rooms and a living room. It was thanks to the ident that happened at the hotel yesterday that the room was upgraded. Yoo-hyun opened the sliding door and went out to the outdoor terrace. He sat down on an empty chair. He took out a can of coffee and a cup from the small refrigerator on the outside. He drank a cup of coffee and looked at the night view of San Francisco. The open scenery made his heart feel cool. Whooong. When Yoo-hyun was immersed in his thoughts, smelling the cool breeze, he heard a sigh from Kim Younggil, the deputy, in the spacious living room with marble. He walked with his head shaking and sat down on the chair opposite Yoo-hyun. ¡°Love is not easy.¡± ¡°Are you doing well?¡± ¡°Well, I feel lonely, so. Oh, sorry. You¡¯re more like that.¡± ¡°I¡¯m lonely. I¡¯m with the deputy.¡± Kim Younggil gave him a pitiful look at that, but Yoo-hyun calmly picked up a can of coffee. He poured the can of coffee into a coffee cup with ice and handed it to Kim Younggil. Chapter 185: Chapter 185: Chapter 185 Kim Young-gil, who had taken a sip of his coffee, brought up the main topic again. ¡°Thank you. I mean, women. Women. You¡¯re young, you can meet a lot of women.¡± ¡°No, I don¡¯t. I don¡¯t have any intention of doing that.¡± ¡°Really? You look like you¡¯re worried about something. I thought you had a problem with women like Park.¡± ¡°Hey, no way.¡± ¡°Pffft. Yeah. Your situation is different from Park¡¯s.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and remembered Jeong Da-hye, whom he had momentarily forgotten. Jeong Da-hye moved to Hansung Group about eight years from now. But before that, she had a reason toe to Korea. At that point in the past, which he had just passed by, Yoo-hyun wanted to see her again. Since there wasn¡¯t much time left until then, he was rather looking forward to it. Kim Young-gil still looked doubtful and asked. ¡°Then what¡¯s bothering you?¡± ¡°Nothing.¡± ¡°Something you can¡¯t tell me?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not that. I was just thinking about what I should do in the future.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s concern was Shin Kyung-wook, the senior manager. The current Shin Kyung-wook was very different from what he had expected. He looked free and happy. Was it right to burden him again? Or would it be better to just leave him alone? These thoughts made Yoo-hyun¡¯s headplicated. Kim Young-gil shrugged his shoulders and handed him a cup of coffee. ¡°It happens to everyone. It¡¯s a good ce to think. The view is nice too.¡± ¡°Yeah, it is.¡± ¡°It would be even better if we could have a drink tomorrow instead of the Apple presentation.¡± ¡°We have plenty of time.¡± ng. The coffee cups clinked instead of alcohol. The coffee tasted heavenly as they drank it in the luxurious suite room, looking at the night view of San Francisco. They chatted for a while. Kim Young-gil suddenly seemed to remember something and asked. ¡°By the way, who was the person you had lunch with earlier? Jang Hye-min seemed to know him too.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t Jang tell you?¡± ¡°Uh. He didn¡¯t say anything first, so I didn¡¯t ask.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded and Kim Young-gil leaned forward and whispered. ¡°But he looks like a Hansung person to me. And someone who¡¯s pretty high up.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°It¡¯s good that you became friends by chance, but you should be careful. You don¡¯t want to get on his bad side and mess things up.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Kim Young-gil thought Yoo-hyun was really clueless and pulled his chair closer. Then he said with a serious expression. ¡°If you get marked by someone high up, they might contact yourpany. It happens sometimes.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± He didn¡¯t seem like a bad person. What would Kim Young-gil¡¯s face look like if he found out who he was? He was going to keep quiet, but he thought he might make a mistake, so he gave him a hint. ¡°Actually, sir¡­¡± ¡°What?¡± Kim Young-gil¡¯s eyes widened likenterns. The next day. Shin Kyung-wook, whom he met at the exhibition hall, was the same as yesterday. He still looked free and had a kind smile on his face. On the other hand, Kim Young-gil¡¯s expression was grim. He walked up to him quickly and greeted him formally. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Kim Young-gil, the deputy of the LCD division of Hansung Electronics.¡± ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Yoo-hyun Han, an employee of the LCD division of Hansung Electronics.¡± Yoo-hyun also followed his senior¡¯s lead and greeted him. Shin Kyung-wook, who was still hiding his identity, looked awkwardly at Jang Hye-min. ¡°You knew all along, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t tell them.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Shin Kyung-wook looked regretful and looked at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun also wanted to be friends with Shin Kyung-wook, but he had something to do today. He needed to clear the traffic. Shin Kyung-wook seemed to understand Yoo-hyun¡¯s intention and introduced himself properly. ¡°Nice to meet you. I¡¯m Shin Kyung-wook from the US branch of Hansung Electronics.¡± ¡°Th, thank you.¡± Then he reached out his hand and asked for a handshake. Yoo-hyun shook hands with him after Kim Young-gil and asked first. ¡°What¡¯s your n for today?¡± ¡°What do you think?¡± ¡°I¡¯m thinking of going to section B for the presentation.¡± ¡°Me too. That¡¯s where the Apple presentation is.¡± As Shin Kyung-wook said, there was an Apple presentation in section B. Yoo-hyun wanted to know what Shin Kyung-wook was thinking and asked him more. ¡°Then when will we see your friends, sir?¡± ¡°Friends?¡± ¡°You said you wanted to see them together yesterday.¡± ¡°Haha. I did. Well, when would be good?¡± Shin Kyung-wook asked with a curious look, as if it was an unexpected question. He only said he had friends, but he didn¡¯t say who they were. But Yoo-hyun in front of him seemed to know something. Yoo-hyun surprised him again with another unexpected remark. ¡°Sir, can Kim also join us? Kim is in charge of the Apple LCD panel.¡± ¡°Please.¡± Kim Young-gil asked sincerely, as if he had been waiting for it. He must have known that the meeting with ¡®friends¡¯ was a private meeting with Apple. Jang Hye-min asked Shin Kyung-wook, who was silent for a moment. ¡°Sir, what are you talking about?¡± ¡°No, nothing.¡± ¡°That¡¯s strange.¡± Jang Hye-min tilted his head, but Shin Kyung-wook cut off his interest and looked only at Yoo-hyun. ¡°What an interesting friend.¡± It was just one sentence, but Yoo-hyun felt a chill down his spine for the first time in a long time. He had a reason to pretend to know him first. First of all, he didn¡¯t have much time. Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s schedule was only until today. He couldn¡¯t miss the core of the matter while getting to know each other. There was something he wanted to confirm with Shin Kyung-wook today. At the same time, he had to take care of Kim Young-gil. This Apple meeting would be an important bridge for the Apple business that Yoo-hyun had in mind. If his guess was right, that is. A littleter. Yoo-hyun entered the presentation hall and looked for Shin Kyung-wook. Shin Kyung-wook had casually greeted three friends, all of whom were from Apple. John Norman, Russell Johnson, David Crew. Their names and faces were familiar. They were not now, but they would y pivotal roles at Appleter. They were the rising stars of Apple, so to speak. How did Shin Kyung-wook know them? He put his curiosity aside and listened to the presentation. ¡°Today¡­¡± The presentation atmosphere was very modest for Apple. It couldn¡¯t be helped, because John Norman was a designer who had just joined Apple. He was not well known to the people here, except for the Apple logo. But Shin Kyung-wook thought differently. Shin Kyung-wook whispered as he listened to the presentation. ¡°Pay attention to John Norman. I¡¯ve been watching him for a few years, and he has an extraordinary sense.¡± ¡°Yes. The presentation content is also very interesting.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. The iPhone 2 will develop its UX like that. And the app store concept is also good, as I said earlier.¡± Shin Kyung-wook definitely had insight. Yoo-hyun, who was listening quietly, asked him what he was curious about. ¡°Why are you so interested in Apple, sir?¡± ¡°Because they will change the world.¡± ¡°You can do it at Hansung, too.¡± ¡°To be honest, Hansung doesn¡¯t have the power to lead the trend by itself.¡± Yoo-hyun had to admit some of Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s words. ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°I realized it toote. I didn¡¯t know the market was moving. Then what¡¯s the next card?¡± Yoo-hyun naturally recalled what Shin Kyung-wook had said in the past. He had learned a lot from Shin Kyung-wook. ¡°Ride the tide.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Apple will grow fast, and the rted market will also grow. We might lose to them in phones for now, but Hansung has parts.¡± ¡°You mean LCD, camera, chip, battery?¡± Shin Kyung-wook smiled at Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. ¡°Yes. We have to make them use our stuff. And the disy is very important among them.¡± ¡°Then why don¡¯t youe to the LCD division, sir?¡± ¡°Hehe. Everyone has their own job. I¡¯m fine with supporting from afar.¡± Shin Kyung-wookughed and shook his head. Seeing that, Yoo-hyun thought to himself. ¡®He must have made connections beforehand.¡¯ Yoo-hyun now knew for sure what he didn¡¯t know before. And he was certain. Hansung needed Shin Kyung-wook right now. Not for thepany, but for the future of the employees. He was absolutely necessary. Yoo-hyun¡¯s thought was reinforced after the presentation. He saw how well Shin Kyung-wook got along with the Apple staff. They didn¡¯t know what kind of person Shin Kyung-wook was at thepany. Shin Kyung-wook didn¡¯t bother to show it either, and just acted like a friend. It didn¡¯t feel like a meeting betweenpanies at all. The friendly atmosphere continued at the meeting ce. The Apple trio, who had already taken their seats in the empty conference room on the third floor, called Shin Kyung-wook. Among them, John Norman raised his hand and greeted him. ¡°Richard,e on in.¡± ¡°Did you bring your friends?¡± When Russell Johnson asked, Shin Kyung-wook introduced the people who came with him. ¡°Yeah. Let me introduce them for a moment. This is¡­¡± Following the introduction, Yoo-hyun, Kim Young-gil, and Jang Hye-min greeted them in turn. They weed them very warmly. ¡°Hello. Nice to meet you.¡± ¡°We¡¯re happy to see you. Come on in.¡± It was an amazing experience. Was it easy to get close to the Apple workers without their ranks? Of course not. It was obvious that Shin Kyung-wook had made a lot of efforts behind the scenes. Thanks to that, he built a different rtionship than just exchanging business cards. This strong rtionship would be a great boost for the Apple business in the future. The meeting went smoothly. It was more like a simple tea time than a meeting betweenpanies. But the level of conversation was not like that. John Norman, the designer, added more exnations after the presentation. ¡°The part we focused on in this design is¡­¡± ¡°If you touch this, the reaction is like this, but rather than that¡­¡± As Shin Kyung-wook added to what he heard, Russell Johnson, the software manager, immediately answered. ¡°That part can be updated with software¡­¡± ¡°Hardware also has that part¡­¡± David Crew, the hardware manager, joined in. They talked freely, but each word had a point. Then, John Norman said with a renewed appetite. ¡°The panel resolution is the problem.¡± ¡°That part is¡­¡± It was the moment when Shin Kyung-wook was about to wink at Yoo-hyun. As if he had read his mind, Yoo-hyun, who was sitting next to him, whispered. ¡°Kim Young-gil will be helpful. Leave it to him.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Shin Kyung-wook, who hid his surprise, pointed to Kim Young-gil and said. ¡°This guy will solve your problem. He¡¯s in charge of Apple LCD panels.¡± ¡°Really? Can you increase the panel resolution by two or three times?¡± Kim Young-gil calmly asked back to John Norman¡¯s question, as he had prepared in advance. ¡°Can the Apple chip handle it?¡± John Norman looked at David Crew and answered. ¡°He would know that part.¡± ¡°Well, if the design says so, the hardware has to do it.¡± After hearing David Crew¡¯s answer, John Norman immediately threw a curious look at Kim Young-gil. ¡°Is that possible? I heard the panel is not easy. Does it really work?¡± ¡°There are several ways. We also have some things that we are reviewing internally.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes. It is technically possible. There are some constraints, but we have to adjust them.¡± ¡°What matters is that it works. Wow, when can I see it?¡± The questions came in fast, but Kim Young-gil answered them skillfully. Chapter 186: Chapter 186: Chapter 186 He mixed in some words that aroused curiosity without revealing the internal situation. ¡°You might be able to see it by the end of this year. If you request it, I¡¯ll review it.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll send an official email through the upper line.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun was satisfied with this level of conversation. It was a big deal for Kim Young Gil, the assistant manager, to hear the story of the Apple staff for the first time. He knew that fact and became more active. ¡°So, the panel is¡­¡± ¡°The more important thing is¡­¡± He didn¡¯t just let the questions slide, but added more depth. The Apple staff couldn¡¯t help but react well. ¡°Wow, that¡¯s amazing. Richard brought a very necessary person.¡± ¡°Hahaha. I didn¡¯t know it would be like this.¡± ¡°Really? It seems like you tried to suit our taste.¡± ¡°Well, I¡¯m grateful if you think so.¡± Shin Kyung Wook, the executive director, shrugged his shoulders and looked at Yoo-hyun. Kim Young Gil was the one who spoke, but he knew that Yoo-hyun was the one who gave the signs in between. There was curiosity in his eyes. Yoo-hyun hid his inner thoughts and gave a faint smile. That evening. Shin Kyung Wook bought dinner, so they had a meal at a rather luxurious restaurant. Kim Young Gil, who felt lighter, bowed to Shin Kyung Wook. ¡°Thank you so much today.¡± ¡°I¡¯m the one who should thank you. How was it?¡± ¡°It was very helpful. Especially meeting the young friends of Apple, I opened my mind.¡± ¡°Can I ask you what it was?¡± Kim Young Gil¡¯s eyes shone at Shin Kyung Wook¡¯s question. ¡°I used to do only what Apple told me to do, but now I think I know what I have to do.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°I¡¯m developing a super-resolution development panel right now.¡± ¡°Really? It was real.¡± ¡°Yes. It was such a difficult project that I didn¡¯t know what to do, but when I saw the presentation today, I realized that it was something I had to do.¡± It was a very neat answer. Shin Kyung Wook also liked it and gave a faint smile. Yoo-hyun quietly gave him a thumbs up. That was enough. Everything was about motivation. Kim Young Gil was breaking the shell. His realization now would save him a lot of time in the future. Shin Kyung Wook said to Yoo-hyun. ¡°You left a good colleague.¡± ¡°Yes. He¡¯s a senior I respect.¡± ¡°I see¡­ Do you want to have a drink with me?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯ve been waiting for you to say that.¡± Shin Kyung Wook smiled at Yoo-hyun¡¯s good-natured answer. When he started a new life, he dreamed of many scenes. One of the scenes he wanted the most was this moment. A one-on-one with Shin Kyung Wook. A drink with him. A dream that could never be realized in the past was unfolding in front of Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. The sky lounge of a famous hotel. The night view of San Francisco was spread out through the window. Yoo-hyun faced Shin Kyung Wook. Shin Kyung Wook handed him the menu on the table and asked. ¡°What do you want to drink?¡± ¡°How about Chopin vodka?¡± ¡°You seem to read my mind. Do you like Chopin?¡± Shin Kyung Wook¡¯s eyes widened as if he was surprised, and Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly and answered. ¡°Yes. The bottle is cool, and the taste is good. I also like Chopin¡¯s music.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°What about you, sir?¡± ¡°I¡¯m the same.¡± He still had the same taste as before. Although he couldn¡¯t be his drinking partner for a long time, he could do it now. Yoo-hyun took the drink from the waiter and poured it into Shin Kyung Wook¡¯s ss. nk. Next, he pushed a te of cheese that he liked in front of him. Shin Kyung Wook smiled and filled Yoo-hyun¡¯s ss with alcohol. ¡°Have a drink, too.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Just then, Chopin¡¯s piano sound filled the bar. It was a song that Yoo-hyun secretly requested earlier, and Shin Kyung Wook especially liked this performance in the past. As expected, an exmation came out of his mouth. ¡°The music is fantastic.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a coincidence.¡± ¡°Is it really?¡± Shin Kyung Wook held a meaningful smile. The sses went back and forth in a calm atmosphere. Even if they didn¡¯t say much, their hearts got closer as the alcohol emptied. Good alcohol and good atmosphere had the power to bring people¡¯s hearts closer. That¡¯s when the sses were fairly empty. He closed his eyes and listened to the song for a while after putting his mouth on the ss, and Shin Kyung Wook opened his mouth. It was his past story that he had never heard before. ¡°I had a lot in my life. Honestly, I feel sorry for other people.¡± ¡°Why do you think that?¡± ¡°Because I got a lot just by being born as the son of the chairman.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was silent, but he already knew. His true feelings were not that. He was the son of the former wife of the new chairman, and he grew up being discriminated against even though he was a grandson. His father, who was patriarchal, only raised him strongly, and there was no one on his side when he was young. He was rich in material, but he had no people in his life. Maybe that¡¯s why his eyes were not forward, but sideways. He knocked on Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart. ¡°What about you?¡± ¡°I also had a lot in my life. But I didn¡¯t know it and lived like a fool.¡± ¡°Really? You don¡¯t look like it.¡± Yoo-hyun answered firmly to Shin Kyung Wook¡¯s question. ¡°I decided to change, and I¡¯m trying to change.¡± ¡°I see. I might be meddling, but you¡¯re on the right path. More than anyone.¡± ¡°That means more to me than anything. Thank you.¡± It was what he wanted to hear from his respected mentor. That was moreforting to him than anything. When Yoo-hyun looked at Shin Kyung Wook, he held out his ss. ¡°To a better life.¡± ¡°To that.¡± nk. It was a good time. Shin Kyung Wook looked free and happy. Maybe living so freely would help him. But after experiencing today¡¯s event, Yoo-hyun changed his mind. He was needed in thepany called Hansung. Yoo-hyun gathered his courage and asked. ¡°Sir, can I ask you a rude question?¡± ¡°Sure, anything.¡± ¡°Do you have any ns to lead Hansung?¡± ¡°Why do you ask that?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t seem to have much ambition.¡± Shin Kyung Wook chewed on Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°Ambition¡­ You¡¯re right. I don¡¯t have much.¡± ¡°Then?¡± ¡°Of course, I don¡¯t have any greed for money. I already have enough. And I don¡¯t want to gain fame either. But.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun listened to his inner thoughts for the first time. ¡°I have a desire to change the world for the better. I feel exhrated when I see the industry changing so fast with my own eyes.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°Maybe Hansung can change like that too, I think.¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was a time when he thought he ran blindly because he couldn¡¯t put down the burden on his shoulders. But it wasn¡¯t. He really wanted to change thepany. It was not for his personal greed, but for thepany or the people. Yoo-hyun knew that better than anyone. When Yoo-hyun was silent, Shin Kyung Wook smiled awkwardly. ¡°Is it childish?¡± ¡°No. It was very good.¡± ¡°Good. You must have the same thoughts.¡± Shin Kyung Wook¡¯s face, who chuckled, shed his portrait. He felt a pang in his chest. Regret engulfed his body like a flood. Yoo-hyun had no intention of repeating his past mistakes. And he had no intention of avoiding them. He decided to be more bold after confirming Shin Kyung Wook¡¯s will. He asked Shin Kyung Wook, who had just emptied a ss of alcohol. ¡°Sir, what do you think of me?¡± ¡°Hmm, should I be honest?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°You¡¯re sharp enough to be scary at that age. You¡¯re young, but you have guts, and you¡¯re smart. You have depth in your words, and you have a good attitude.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Shin Kyung Wook¡¯s face became mischievous at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°Should I do more?¡± ¡°No. That¡¯s enough. Then can you listen to my story seriously?¡± Yoo-hyun pulled his chair closer, looking at Shin Kyung Wook, who smiled yfully. Shin Kyung Wook also sat up straight as the atmosphere changed. ¡°What is it? Tell me.¡± ¡°I hope you keep this a secret.¡± ¡°Hmm, that sounds scary.¡± ¡°You might think it¡¯s absurd, but I hope you listen.¡± Yoo-hyun leaned forward and looked at Shin Kyung Wook with a serious look. Shin Kyung Wook, who had been silent for a long time, opened his mouth. ¡°Tell me.¡± ¡°Sir, I hope you lead thepany.¡± ¡°Haha. Is that it?¡± ¡°Yes. Of course, there are some prerequisites.¡± Shin Kyung Wook¡¯s eyes sparkled at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°Prerequisites?¡± ¡°The change in the mobile era is really fast. It¡¯s much faster than you think.¡± Of course, Yoo-hyun knew. Shin Kyung Wook had insight. He had a wider view than anyone. But that wasn¡¯t enough. He had to have a more desperate mind to lead the change. ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°It¡¯s over if you make a mistake. Apple will seed, but Hansung might fall into the abyss instead.¡± ¡°The abyss¡­¡± ¡°Yes. There are only a few years left.¡± Shin Kyung Wook shook his head at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°That can¡¯t be.¡± ¡°You might not believe it, but it¡¯s true. That is, you have to save Hansung at the same time.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Shin Kyung Wook¡¯s face turned worried. This was what Yoo-hyun wanted. Someone had to take the lead to fix the tragedy that would happen in the future. A new employee like Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t do it. He needed a leader with strong power and righteous will. He could trust and entrust Shin Kyung Wook. Yoo-hyun spoke strongly to Shin Kyung Wook, who had a suspicious expression. ¡°There are prerequisites for that.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°From now on, smartphones will be the core. You have to somehow improve Hansung Electronics¡¯ constitution to prepare for this.¡± ¡°How do you mean?¡± Shin Kyung Wook listened calmly to the absurd words of a new employee. It wasn¡¯t just because he was a nice person. Yoo-hyun had left a strong impact on him in a short period of time. Yoo-hyun knew that well and used it actively. ¡°You have to spin off the LCD division and other parts divisions from Electronics. And.¡± ¡°And?¡± ¡°You have to acquire Shinwa Semiconductor.¡± The first of the massiveyoffs was the problem of the dependent LCD division. The bigger cause was that Hansung Electronicsgged behind in the smartphonepetition. There was a failure to acquire a semiconductorpany. It was a project that Shin Kyung Wook had pushed hard in the past, and Yoo-hyun was on the other side at the time. The acquisition failed, and Shin Kyung Wook was in a pinch. When Yoo-hyun dug into his inner thoughts, Shin Kyung Wook¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Huh. Is there more?¡± ¡°Yes. The most important thing is left.¡± ¡°There¡¯s something more important?¡± ¡°Yes. This process will never seed easily. You can guess, but you will face a lot of opposition.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words surprised Shin Kyung Wook. ¡°Are you talking about the internal politics?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m also talking about your third brother.¡± ¡°This is¡­¡± Shin Kyung Wook had a fierce expression. Chapter 187: Chapter 187: Chapter 187 He thought he had a lot of experience, but he had never been so shocked before. But he couldn¡¯t dismiss it as nonsense. The young employee in front of him looked very serious. And it was true. As if he could see through his inner thoughts, Yoo-hyun strongly advised him. ¡°Sir, if you approach this with a half-hearted attitude, you won¡¯t be able to improve anything. You need to be ruthless.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll help you. If you take my words to heart, I¡¯ll do whatever I can to help you seed.¡± Shin Kyung Wook, the executive director, closed his mouth for a moment after emptying his ss. For an instant, his eyes shed with many worries. Shin Kyung Wook raised his head and looked at Yoo-hyun, who didn¡¯t avoid his gaze. ¡°What do you want from doing this? Money?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then what?¡± It was a question that pierced through Yoo-hyun¡¯s identity. What did he want to gain from doing this? Money was definitely not it. He wanted to change, and he wanted to be different. But he couldn¡¯t say that here and now. ¡°Let¡¯s talk about that when youe to Korea, sir.¡± ¡°Huh, well¡­¡± As Shin Kyung Wook grabbed his empty ss, Yoo-hyun poured him more liquor. Chirp. His hand holding the ss was trembling. The silence continued for a while. Shin Kyung Wook drank the liquor as if he was possessed. Yoo-hyun silently filled his ss. The music, the chatter from the nearby tables filled the gap between the two. After a while, he opened his mouth that had been tightly closed. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re special. More than anyone I¡¯ve ever met.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°But I feel like you¡¯re living too tightly. Like you have an obsession.¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± ¡°Am I wrong?¡± ¡°No. You¡¯re right.¡± It was true that he had squeezed himself with the obsession to change. As soon as Yoo-hyun admitted it, Shin Kyung Wook smiled faintly and continued. ¡°Can I give you some advice as a senior who¡¯s a bit older?¡± ¡°Yes, of course.¡± ¡°I understand what you¡¯re thinking, but don¡¯t be too attached to it. Sometimes you have to let things flow as they are.¡± -Don¡¯t be too attached. Sometimes it¡¯s something that can be solved by letting time pass. The advice he had given in the past shed through his mind. It was a different situation, a different encounter, but his words still had depth. Yoo-hyun nodded sincerely. ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± ¡°I hope you¡¯re faithful to reality. To your precious colleagues, family, and personal life.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± ¡°And then, when you have the opportunity, do your best.¡± It was a golden advice for Yoo-hyun, who might have been impatient for a moment. He always taught Yoo-hyun the wisdom of life in this way. He had run ahead without epting it, because of Yoo-hyun¡¯s greed. How frustrated he must have been watching from the side. Now he wanted to follow his words sincerely. ¡°I¡¯ll definitely do that.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer, Shin Kyung Wook smiled and said. ¡°And your advice is¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t forget it. But understand that it¡¯s not easy.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± That was enough. Yoo-hyun knew that Shin Kyung Wook would make the right decision. Whatever decision he made, Yoo-hyun¡¯s task was clear. He had to change things one by one, being faithful to reality, as he advised. And when he came back. He just had to help him with all his might. ¡°Shall we toast?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± ng. The sses collided. At the same time, the two smiled at each other. They also had a look of understanding each other. Then Shin Kyung Wook asked him a question. ¡°I¡¯m suspicious of your age.¡± ¡°Yes?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll understand if you switch positions.¡± He didn¡¯t say anything else after that. Of course, Yoo-hyun never answered. Shin Kyung Wook drank until dawn and left. The San Francisco schedule was long, but the important thing was over. Yoo-hyun, who had found some peace of mind, spent time with Senior Jang Hye Min and Deputy Kim Young Gil, touring the exhibition hall. In the process, Deputy Kim Young Gil grew a lot. He had a design sense for someone who only looked at hardware. He often voiced his opinions in front of Senior Jang Hye Min. ¡°I think it would be nice to add this aspect to this part.¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s good.¡± ¡°Really? Then how about doing it like this¡­¡± ¡°Deputy Kim, you have a good design sense.¡± ¡°Wow. Thank you.¡± Senior Jang Hye Min¡¯s appropriatepliment made him more passionate. Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia were still renting out their house. Yoo-hyun saw them from a distance. They had ament that Yoo-hyun made on their picket. The people¡¯s reactions looked pretty good. He didn¡¯t want to meet them and talk about money again, so Yoo-hyun wrote a memo. I¡¯m rooting for Airbnb¡¯s great sess. Your friend Steve. He left a note on the flower bed next to the bench where they often sat. It didn¡¯t matter if the note didn¡¯t reach them. He just wanted to end it like this. That¡¯s how his San Francisco trip, full of memories, ended. On the day of departure, San Francisco airport. Deputy Kim Young Gil clenched his fist as he checked his ticket at the gate. ¡°Wow. Awesome. I even got upgraded on the ne.¡± ¡°It¡¯ll be morefortable.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and entered the ne. The ce he was guided to was not an economy seat, but a business seat. Sometimes they would upgrade you if there were seats left, and this time they were lucky enough to both use the business seats. Deputy Kim Young Gil leaned back in his chair and said. ¡°This business trip was really lucky. The hotel was a suite, we got to eat expensive food every day, and we even got to ride the business seat.¡± ¡°Are you that happy?¡± ¡°Of course. Weren¡¯t the other team members a drag?¡± ¡°No way.¡± ¡°No, maybe it¡¯s because it was just the two of us?¡± Deputy Kim Young Gil pped andughed. He was different from his stiff past. Yoo-hyun saw that Deputy Kim Young Gil had definitely changed. He became more rxed in his actions and softer in his thoughts. It was a good thing. The more he grew, the more he would help Yoo-hyun change the future he wanted. The things he had to drag along were not easy. Shoo-woo-woo-woo. The ne that carried Yoo-hyun soared into the sky. The view of San Francisco gradually faded away from the small window. When he returned to Korea after finishing his San Francisco schedule, it was early morning. Yoo-hyun had a simple meal with Deputy Kim Young Gil and said goodbye. ¡°Deputy, you worked hard.¡± ¡°So did you. Thanks to you, I had a good time.¡± ¡°It was nice to be with you.¡± ¡°Anyway, take care. I¡¯m going.¡± What he said to Deputy Kim Young Gil was not just empty words. He had shared many memories with him during this business trip. He also saw him grow and was sure he had made the right choice. Now he only had to make the future with him. Yoo-hyun contacted his mother and sent a message to his acquaintances that he had arrived safely. The actions that used to be awkward were now quite natural. He was used to taking the bus back without the pickup car that was always there. It was the same for dragging two carriers by himself. When he got home, the phone rang at the right time. It was Jung Da Bin¡¯s call. He had an appointment with her, so Yoo-hyun answered the phone right away. ¡°Hey, Da Bin.¡± -Oppa, did you arrive well? ¡°I just got here a little while ago.¡± -Are you okay in the afternoon? Yoo-hyun answered without much thought at Jung Da Bin¡¯s words. ¡°I have to go if I promised. I¡¯m fine.¡± -Hoho. Yes. See you soon. You¡¯ll be surprised. He wasn¡¯t very curious about Jung Da Bin, who made a fuss during the new employee training. Still, Yoo-hyun took it moderately. ¡°What is it?¡± -You don¡¯t sound curious. ¡°No, I¡¯m curious.¡± -Liar. Anyway, be ready to be surprised. ¡°Okay. See youter.¡± The appointment with Jung Da Bin was this afternoon. He was going to go home tomorrow, so he had some time. Yoo-hyun got up after a short nap, dressed neatly, and went out. He arrived at Myeongdong by subway. Maybe it was because of the end of the year, but the streets still had the remnants of Christmas. Was it because of that? The memories came back vividly around this time. He had done a lot with Jung Da Hye here. He could glimpse the memories with her at the restaurant, coffee shop, general store, and street vendors. They were memories that he had forgotten because he thought they were too obvious. He realized how precious those moments were. What if he met Jung Da Hye now? She wasn¡¯t supposed toe to Korea yet, but he suddenly thought that. Yoo-hyun chuckled and walked. Meanwhile, Jung Da Bin was sitting at the window on the second floor of the coffee shop. ¡°How did that happen¡­¡± Her cousin, Jung Da Hye, who was sitting across from her, snapped at Jung Da Bin¡¯s story. ¡°Hey, you don¡¯t mean to make me meet someone named Han Yoo-hyun, do you?¡± ¡°That¡¯s part of it.¡± ¡°I¡¯m busy. I barely made time toe today.¡± ¡°I know, you¡¯re busy. But you made time anyway.¡± Jung Da Hye sighed at Jung Da Bin¡¯s words. ¡°I don¡¯t even know who that person is.¡± ¡°Just look at his face. You¡¯ll definitely remember him.¡± Jung Da Hye shook her head, but Jung Da Bin was sure. If Yoo-hyun was looking for him, the two must have a bond. They just didn¡¯t know each other. That was why Jung Da Bin decided to be the mediator of this fateful encounter. Her cousin, who didn¡¯t know her profound intentions, said something that scratched her insides. ¡°Why do I have to look at his face?¡± ¡°Just. Do it for me. Please?¡± ¡°Ugh¡­¡± ¡°Once.¡± Jung Da Hye sighed as if she gave up. ¡°Hey, I really don¡¯t have time, so you know that.¡± ¡°I know. Let¡¯s just have a cup of tea. He should be here by now¡­¡± Jung Da Bin stretched out her words and looked out the window. Yoo-hyun showed up just then. Jung Da Bin quickly pointed to the man outside the window with her index finger. ¡°There he is. The guy in the khaki coat. Don¡¯t you remember?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°Really? You don¡¯t know? Why?¡± ¡°How would I know if I¡¯ve never seen him. And he¡¯s not my style.¡± ¡°Hey, do you know how cool that guy is¡­¡± Jung Da Bin was about to get angry when she saw Jung Da Hye spit out words indifferently. Jung Da Hye, who was looking at Jung Da Bin quietly, reluctantly said. ¡°It¡¯s only 30 minutes. I¡¯m doing this for your sake.¡± ¡°Okay. You¡¯re my pretty cousin. Thank you.¡± Jung Da Bin sweated and tried to smile. The coffee shop that Yoo-hyun entered was two stories high. The counter was on the first floor, and the seats were on the second floor. The atmosphere was not bad. The dark wood atmosphere, the faint coffee aroma, and the jazz music that came in suited Yoo-hyun¡¯s taste. Yoo-hyun climbed up the narrow stairs. There were cool paintings on the wall. They felt like genuine, not imitations. It seemed that the owner of the coffee shop was interested in art. -I used to like drawing when I was young. Well, I forgotter. He remembered what Jung Da Hye had said in the past. Chapter 188: Chapter 188: Chapter 188 He had said he wanted to go to the museum with her, but Yoo-hyun ignored him with the excuse of being busy. What if she had seen this ce? She would have liked it. ¡°I¡¯ll have to ask her toe with me next time.¡± Yoo-hyun added one more item to his bucket list in his mind. That was when he went up to the second floor. He heard Jeong Dabin¡¯s voice from the window table. Yoo-hyun raised his hand to greet her. ¡°Oppa.¡± ¡°Oh, Dabin¡­¡± Yoo-hyun froze in an instant. It was because of the woman sitting across from Jeong Dabin. She had short hair, fair skin, and long eyes. She was noticeably familiar. Of course. She was Jeong Dahye. It was an unexpected situation. ¡°¡­¡± He couldn¡¯t open his mouth. His body also stiffened. Jeong Dabin ran up to him and reached out her hand. ¡°Oppa, this is my cousin, Jeong Dahye. Is it okay to join you?¡± ¡°Uh, yeah¡­¡± ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Yes¡­ Hello.¡± Jeong Dahye, who was about five steps away, got up and greeted him. Yoo-hyun also bowed his head, but he didn¡¯t know what to say next. His head was nk in the unexpected situation. Yoo-hyun thought he needed to step back for a moment and opened his mouth. ¡°I¡¯ll go get some coffee. Do you want anything else?¡± ¡°No. We have ours. You don¡¯t have to buy it.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Yoo-hyun hurriedly turned around. He walked down the stairs, recalling the situation a little while ago. He saw Jeong Dabin¡¯s meaningful look and Jeong Dahye¡¯s indifferent expression in his mind. He figured out the rough situation from Jeong Dabin¡¯s words. He didn¡¯t know how it happened, but Jeong Dabin knew he was looking for Jeong Dahye and tried to connect them. But why did Jeong Dahyee here? If she was the Jeong Dahye he knew from the past, she wouldn¡¯t have agreed to her cousin¡¯s suggestion. There was definitely patience in her indifferent expression. When Yoo-hyun stood in front of the counter, the staff asked him. ¡°Would you like to order?¡± ¡°Yes. An americano and¡­¡± As he was about to order, he remembered a conversation he had forgotten a long time ago. -Why do you drink decaf coffee? -I already had coffee while waiting for the manager. It¡¯s not good to drink too much caffeine. -Really? Then why do you skip the whipped cream? It¡¯s a waste. -Just because. I feel less guilty that way. -Well, then you shouldn¡¯t eat banana cream cheesecake either, right? -Bread and drinks are different. Jeong Dahye, who always tried to be perfect at work, became a different person outside. She had a quirky side and a lot ofughter. Yoo-hyun had just let it go in the past. But he didn¡¯t want to do that anymore. His changed mind popped out of his mouth. ¡°Two vanittes without whipped cream, and two banana cream cheesecakes, please.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll have them ready for you soon, sir.¡± Yoo-hyun waited for a while and then walked back up to the second floor with the coffee he ordered. What should he do in this sudden encounter? What result did he want? He had never forgotten her, his ex-wife. When he wanted to live his life again, the thing he wanted to fix the most was his rtionship with her. He had received a lot of love, but he didn¡¯t keep his promise to make her happy. He was indifferent, sometimes cold, and always made her wait. It was the part he regretted the most when he looked back. That¡¯s why he wanted to see her again. Of course, the time he had in mind was not now. When Yoo-hyun approached, Jeong Dabin eximed. ¡°Oppa, I told you not to buy it.¡± ¡°I brought it just in case. It¡¯s decaf, so you can drink more.¡± ¡°Thank you, oppa. I¡¯ll enjoy it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jeong Dahye looked out the window without a word. Jeong Dabin poked Yoo-hyun¡¯s side as he sat down. Then she whispered. ¡°Oppa, you know Dahye, right?¡± ¡°Yeah, I do.¡± ¡°Then that¡¯s it.¡± Jeong Dabin smiled slightly and picked up her handbag. ¡°Oppa, I have something to do, so I have to go first.¡± ¡°Dabin, I¡¯ll go with you.¡± ¡°Dahye, don¡¯t forget your 30-minute appointment.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jeong Dahye looked incredulous as Jeong Dabin winked at her. She got up from her seat. ¡°Dahye, I¡¯ll call youter. Be sure to answer. Oppa, I¡¯ll enjoy this coffee.¡± ¡°Okay. Be careful.¡± ¡°Oppa, she¡¯s a sharp one, so you only have 30 minutes. Remember that.¡± ¡°Got it.¡± Jeong Dahye¡¯s resentful expression and Jeong Dabin¡¯s smiling face were very contrasting. There must have been something going on before Yoo-hyun came. Yoo-hyun moved his seat to face Jeong Dahye. His head was spinning. But he didn¡¯t know what to say. ¡°¡­¡± There was an awkward silence for a while. She was drinking her coffee expressionlessly and opened her mouth. ¡°Your name is Yoo-hyun, right?¡± ¡°Yes. Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°I heard you were looking for me. Is that true?¡± There was no special emotion in her words. It was close to a businesslike tone. Yoo-hyun wiped the cold sweat from his hand and answered. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°I see. I don¡¯t really want to know why.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± ¡°Then I hope you understand that I don¡¯t want you to do that anymore.¡± ¡°¡­¡± It was a prickly remark. But when he saw the wrinkle on her chin under her pursed lips, Yoo-hyun¡¯s tension eased. It was because of her unique expression when she was holding back her anger. She looked the same as before. Yoo-hyun hid his dness and replied. ¡°I¡¯m not that bad of a person.¡± ¡°No. That¡¯s not why.¡± ¡°Then why?¡± Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and asked. Jeong Dahye¡¯s white chin wrinkled again. She asked with determination. ¡°Can I be more honest with you?¡± ¡°Yes, please.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t like him at all.¡± She spat out the words sharply, but there was a trace of hesitation in her eyes. It meant that she had thought several times before revealing her honest feelings. Jeong Dahye was a woman with a deep heart, then and now. Yoo-hyun looked at her instead of answering, sipping his coffee. He noticed things he hadn¡¯t realized before. Her eyes had a brown hue. She had thin double eyelids, and there was a faint earring mark on her earlobe. Oh, it wasn¡¯t an earring mark, but a dot. Why didn¡¯t he see these trivial things back then? Yoo-hyun spoke with sincerity. ¡°Don¡¯t you think we can get to know each other slowly?¡± ¡°Why? Why do I have to get to know you?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s have some cake first. We still have about 20 minutes left.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jeong Dahye sighed and drank her coffee, holding back her words. -Why are you waiting here foolishly? Go ahead. -The manager said he wasing. Yoo-hyun remembered her appearance in the past, waiting outside on a cold winter day. Jeong Dahye always kept her promises. He felt both d and sorry for that memory. Yoo-hyun pushed the cake te towards her. ¡°They say this banana cream cheesecake is so delicious.¡± ¡°That won¡¯t change my mind.¡± ¡°I know. I just thought it would be nice to enjoy it for the remaining time.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s gentle words made Jeong Dahye forget what to say. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You can leave some. I bought a lot.¡± ¡°¡­That¡¯s not possible.¡± Jeong Dahye said firmly. -You¡¯ll get punished if you leave food. It¡¯s a waste of money, and it¡¯s bad for the environment. Never. Never. She still hated wasting food. She checked the clock, hoping the time would pass quickly. Then she sighed and picked up her fork. As soon as she put the cake in her mouth, a wrinkle formed on her eye. At the same time, her elbow moved slightly to the side. It was a habit of hers when she ate something delicious. Jeong Dahye nced at Yoo-hyun and pretended to be indifferent, eating another piece of cake. Her expression was utterly businesslike. But her elbow moved to the side again. It was a subtle movement, but Yoo-hyun, who had a keen eye, wouldn¡¯t miss it. ¡°¡­¡± Looking at her, Yoo-hyun felt the emotions he had forgotten graduallye back to life. Why did he meet her, and why did he love her? Because she was perfect at work? Because she was easygoing? Or because she always matched him well? No. She pretended not to, she pretended to be indifferent, but she was an attractive woman. ¡°Hmm, it¡¯s delicious.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d. You have plenty of time, so eat a lot.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m not the type to be picky about this kind of thing.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Yoo-hyun teased her and Jeong Dahye blushed. ¡°Just in case, don¡¯t misunderstand me. I¡¯m not giving you a chance.¡± ¡°Of course. Why would I?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She was not a person who said one thing and did another. As she said, Jeong Dahye didn¡¯t think much of Yoo-hyun right now. Yoo-hyun knew that better than anyone. How could he turn her heart around? He had some options. He could bring up his past memories and pique her curiosity, or he could win her favor by giving her advice on her work. He could approach her with agility and observation, as he had done in every crisis situation. There must have been a crack in her hardened heart. But. He didn¡¯t want to do that right now. He wanted to get to know her as a person. Not too hastily, but slowly. He wanted to do the same for her as she had done for him in the past. While Jeong Dahye ate the cake and drank the drink, Yoo-hyun folded the napkin silently. She was puzzled by his action and asked. ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Just. Oh, it¡¯s done. Isn¡¯t this pretty?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t like yboys.¡± Yoo-hyun handed her the flower he made with the napkin, and Jeong Dahye shook her head coldly. Yoo-hyun immediately retorted. ¡°yboy? I just like folding napkins as a hobby.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Do you want me to fold something else?¡± ¡°No.¡± Jeong Dahye looked at the napkin flower next to the cake with a frown. It didn¡¯t mean she liked it. -Manager, isn¡¯t this pretty? -It¡¯s a napkin. What¡¯s so pretty about it? -Youck sensitivity. This is a flower, too, a flower. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t think Jeong Dahye at this point was the same as he remembered from the past. Maybe she hated the napkin flower. Still, he gave her back what she had done for him one by one. He filled her empty water ss with water. When the cake dripped, he handed her a napkin. ¡°Do you know who the piano yer is right now?¡± ¡°Who is it?¡± ¡°Who is it, you ask¡­¡± He listened to the song that filled the cafe, and told her stories about the songs he knew. He acted ording to the small memories that came to his mind. He wanted to do that at this moment. Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Chapter 189 Time flew by mercilessly. Jeong Da-hye was a woman who always kept her promises. ¡°It¡¯s time to get up. It¡¯s been 30 minutes.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°No, thank you. I enjoyed the delicious cake.¡± She was also a polite woman. Yoo-hyun looked into her eyes and recalled his old memories. -¡°I knew you before I moved to Hansung. You didn¡¯t know, did you?¡± -¡°Really? When did you see me?¡± -¡°A long time ago. When I came to work in Korea, I saw you for the first time.¡± -¡°Oh, is that¡­¡± -¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. Maybe since then, our fate was tied by a red thread.¡± In the near future. That is, when he thought she was his red thread. Yoo-hyun wanted to see her again. But life didn¡¯t always go as nned. The starting point was not when he was waiting for, but today. He didn¡¯t button up the first button well. Jeong Da-hye still kept her distance from him and gave him no chance. Swish. She grabbed her handbag with an indifferent expression. If he let her go like this, he would lose contact with her for a while. But he wasn¡¯t worried. He said to her as she was about to get up from her seat. ¡°They say fate will meet again.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a nice thing to say. But I don¡¯t think I have any connection with you.¡± ¡°You never know. My name is Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes, I got it.¡± Yoo-hyun was determined to see her again. If that moment came back, what would Jeong Da-hye say? Wouldn¡¯t she think that they were connected by a red thread from this moment on? His positive thoughts gave him strength. He got up after Jeong Da-hye and conveyed his firm intention to her. ¡°Please remember. I intend to see you again.¡± ¡°If you can.¡± Jeong Da-hye nced at him and turned around. That was thest time. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t follow her. He gave her the space she wanted. Snow fell lightly outside the window. That evening, Yoo-hyun heard the rough situation from Jeong Da-bin. ¡°It happened like this¡­¡± ¡°I see.¡± It was simr to what he had figured out. Jeong Da-bin asked him with a worried expression. ¡°Did I make a mistake?¡± ¡°No. Thank you very much.¡± Time flew by mercilessly. Jeong Da-hye was a woman who always kept her promises. ¡°It¡¯s time to get up. It¡¯s been 30 minutes.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°No, thank you. I enjoyed the delicious cake.¡± She was also a polite woman. Yoo-hyun looked into her eyes and recalled his old memories. -¡°I knew you before I moved to Hansung. You didn¡¯t know, did you?¡± -¡°Really? When did you see me?¡± -¡°A long time ago. When I came to work in Korea, I saw you for the first time.¡± -¡°Oh, is that¡­¡± -¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. Maybe since then, our fate was tied by a red thread.¡± In the near future. That is, when he thought she was his red thread. Yoo-hyun wanted to see her again. But life didn¡¯t always go as nned. The starting point was not when he was waiting for, but today. He didn¡¯t button up the first button well. Jeong Da-hye still kept her distance from him and gave him no chance. Swish. She grabbed her handbag with an indifferent expression. If he let her go like this, he would lose contact with her for a while. But he wasn¡¯t worried. He said to her as she was about to get up from her seat. ¡°They say fate will meet again.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a nice thing to say. But I don¡¯t think I have any connection with you.¡± ¡°You never know. My name is Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes, I got it.¡± Yoo-hyun was determined to see her again. If that moment came back, what would Jeong Da-hye say? Wouldn¡¯t she think that they were connected by a red thread from this moment on? His positive thoughts gave him strength. He got up after Jeong Da-hye and conveyed his firm intention to her. ¡°Please remember. I intend to see you again.¡± ¡°If you can.¡± Jeong Da-hye nced at him and turned around. That was thest time. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t follow her. He gave her the space she wanted. Snow fell lightly outside the window. That evening, Yoo-hyun heard the rough situation from Jeong Da-bin. ¡°It happened like this¡­¡± ¡°I see.¡± It was simr to what he had figured out. Jeong Da-bin asked him with a worried expression. ¡°Did I make a mistake?¡± ¡°No. Thank you very much.¡± He didn¡¯t me Jeong Da-bin at all. He was grateful to her. Thanks to her, Yoo-hyun was able to confirm his true feelings. ¡°Do you want to see Da-hye again?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± ¡°It won¡¯t be easy. She¡¯s quite stubborn.¡± ¡°Thanks for worrying about me.¡± He didn¡¯t think it would be easy. There was a big gap between him and Jeong Da-hye. He didn¡¯t think it would narrow down with a few opportunities. But he was confident that he could do it. Maybe Jeong Da-bin sensed his inner feelings, as she smiled brightly. ¡°You¡¯re still the same, aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m the best.¡± Yoo-hyun also smiled happily. His heart felt lighter. That night, Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t sleep. The memories that he had buried deep came up one by one. Most of them were with Jeong Da-hye. There were moments when he was happy, and moments when he fought a lot. -Han Yoo-hyun, did you ever have a family? Aren¡¯t you just a person who only thinks about your own sess? And there was a moment when he hurt her so much. He didn¡¯t want to do that anymore. He wanted to make her happy as he had promised in the past. Yoo-hyun made a vow. The next day. He barely slept, but strangely, his body felt light. He had some time before he went home, so he stopped by the gym. Bang. Bang. Bapapang. Puff. He liked the feeling of hitting the sandbag. He moved as he thought, and his body was filled with strength. He was sure that he could create his future like this. That feeling soon turned into a strong confidence. Puffpuffpuffpuffpuck. The people in the gym looked at Yoo-hyun as he hit the sandbag without a break. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with that guy? He¡¯s so fierce.¡± ¡°Is it because of the thugs who came the other day?¡± ¡°Is it? I heard he took care of them cleanly.¡± ¡°It¡¯s weird. He was smiling earlier.¡± ¡°That makes it even weirder. What¡¯s going on?¡± They all couldn¡¯t erase their curious expressions. It was when Yoo-hyun was breathing heavily. Oh Jung-wook asked him with concern. ¡°Yoo-hyun, are you okay?¡± ¡°Huff, huff. Why?¡± ¡°No, just. It seems like you have something bothering you.¡± ¡°No way. I¡¯m so happy.¡± He was happy. He felt even better after a day passed and he sweated. It was the start of a new year tomorrow. There was no reason to be unhappy. ¡°Really? I thought you were feeling bad.¡± ¡°No.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head and looked around. They all looked at him with worried expressions. He chuckled at the small misunderstanding. Yoo-hyun spread his arms and shouted. ¡°Seniors, I¡¯ll buy you some sweet and sour pork.¡± ¡°What? Why?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the end of the year, the end of the year. I¡¯ll buy it before I go home.¡± Was it because of Yoo-hyun, who suddenly came up to them with a bright smile? The gym members flinched. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with him? Why is he doing something he never does?¡± ¡°I know, right¡­¡± ¡°Make him pay, make him pay.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Whether they liked it or not, Yoo-hyun smiled happily. As soon as he had time, he went home and spent time with his family. The weather was nice on New Year¡¯s Day. His mother asked him as he sat on the porch and looked at the sky. ¡°What are you looking at, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Oh, nothing. The weather is so nice.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be silly. The rice cake soup is ready. Let¡¯s eat.¡± ¡°Yes, mother.¡± Yoo-hyun answered his mother and sat on the porch, looking at the sky again. A ne as small as a fingernail was flying in the sky. Was it an illusion to think that Jeong Da-hye was there? Then, Han Jae-hee, who was sitting at the table, shouted in a loud voice. ¡°Brother, hurry up.¡± ¡°Hey, Jae-hee, don¡¯t talk to your brother like that.¡± His father stopped him, and Han Jae-hee said in a sulky tone. ¡°Tsk. Dad always takes brother¡¯s side.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it¡­¡± His father didn¡¯t know what to do. The cheerful scene at the table felt very dear to him. At that moment, the advice of Shin Kyung-wook, the executive he met a while ago, crossed Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind. -Sometimes it¡¯s better to let things go. I wish you were more realistic. Now it was time to do that. Yoo-hyun shook his head as he sat on the chair at the table. ¡°Mine has the most meat, right?¡± ¡°No? I¡¯m eating yours.¡± Han Jae-hee raised his voice, and his mother pushed adle toward him. ¡°Just add one more spoonful. Here.¡± ¡°Of course. Mother is the best.¡± Yoo-hyun gave his mother a thumbs up, and Han Jae-hee grumbled. ¡°Tsk. Mom also likes brother only. Ha. There¡¯s no one on my side in this house.¡± Thump. ¡°Ow.¡± ¡°Stop talking nonsense and eat your rice cake soup.¡± ¡°Brother, do you want to die?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll eat well.¡± Yoo-hyun ignored his sister¡¯s words. His mother and father smiled as they looked at them. This moment was more precious to Yoo-hyun than any other. He started his work life again. The new year didn¡¯t change his work life much. Only the date had passed. The excited atmosphere of the end of the year was still there. It could be seen as a good atmosphere, but it could also be seen as a lot of wishful thinking. Especially, Park Seung-woo, the assistant who suddenly became the center of attention, was serious. Was it because hecked experience? They praised him, and he didn¡¯t know how toe down from the high ce. Yoo-hyun was a little worried as he watched him. A few dayster, in the conference room on the 12th floor. After Park Seung-woo¡¯s presentation at the technical exchange meeting in charge, apuse erupted. There was someone who led this unusual atmosphere. It was Seong Woong-jin, the deputy manager of the marketing team. He praised Park Seung-woo as he did in thest meeting. ¡°As expected, Park. The color phone was not a coincidence.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m stillcking.¡± ¡°Haha. You have to be modest. Oh, the China thing, did you check it out?¡± ¡°Yes, I did. I checked it out, but¡­¡± He was from a different team, and he didn¡¯t push Park Seung-woo because he liked him. He had a purpose. Park Seung-woo hesitated, and he reached out his hand cunningly. ¡°Help me out. I think the work will be solved if Park works hard.¡± ¡°Haha. Since you say so, I have to. I¡¯ll try.¡± ¡°Hahaha. This guy, he¡¯s so generous.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± Seong Woong-jin¡¯s nickname was not a vampire for nothing. He was good at catching easy prey and sucking their blood. Park Seung-woo, who had a position in charge and was a sucker, was a perfect prey. He used him well for his own purposes, and when he was no longer useful, he threw him away. Yoo-hyun saw that clearly. But Park Seung-woo didn¡¯t. He joined in with a heartyugh, intoxicated by the atmosphere. Yoo-hyun whispered to Park Seung-woo, who couldn¡¯t stand it. ¡°Assistant, don¡¯t you have to get permission from Chief Choi for this?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s okay. I think there¡¯s a possibility.¡± ¡°I think¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was about to give him some stronger advice. Seong Woong-jin, the deputy manager of the marketing team, came in. ¡°What are you talking about secretly?¡± ¡°Haha. No. You made such a good suggestion, so we talked for a moment.¡± ¡°Yeah. Anyway, I appreciate it. Let¡¯s make it together.¡± ¡°Yes, of course. China is such a big market.¡± ¡°Right. You have a good eye.¡± In the end, Park Seung-woo fell for Seong Woong-jin¡¯s trick. He might be able to turn it aroundter, but it would be troublesome if he kept doing this. Yoo-hyun sighed. After the meeting, Yoo-hyun went to the rest area on the 10th floor with Park Seung-woo. ck. Park Seung-woo put the materials he had received from various teams on the table. Not only Seong Woong-jin, but many teams had made suggestions to Park Seung-woo. He epted them without refusing and said he would review them. Yoo-hyun handed him a coffee and said. ¡°Assistant, don¡¯t you think you¡¯ve received too much work?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not. I think there are a lot of things that can be done.¡± ¡°Can you do it by yourself?¡± ¡°Well, how hard can it be to review?¡± Park Seung-wooughed, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t think so. There was no reason for other teams to ask the product nning team for a simple review. The moment he reviewed it, he was involved in the work. ¡°You might get your feet tied up if you mess with it. Chief Choi said thatst time, too.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, man. Do you think I can¡¯t tell that much?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it. It¡¯s just, it¡¯s another team¡¯s work, and I don¡¯t think it¡¯s going to pay off.¡± ¡°You have to look big, big. You have to build up your team¡¯s position like this, so you cane back biggerter.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun had something in mind as he looked at Park Seung-woo. Chapter 190: Chapter 190: Chapter 190 It was an analysis report on the corrtion between experience and confidence. ording to the report, the beginners who had just started out were the most confident. As they became experts, their confidence tended to drop. It meant that their perspective changed with their experience. To Yoo-hyun, Park Seung Woo was a typical overconfident beginner. Park Seung Woo noticed his look and said a word. ¡°What? You have a strange look in your eyes? Don¡¯t you trust me?¡± ¡°I do. I trust you, but¡­¡± ¡°Then just trust me once. You¡¯ll see soon.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Yoo-hyun swallowed his words as he looked at Park Seung Woo¡¯s eyes. His strength was his open ears. But his sudden sess seemed to have dulled his strength. Was it because of Yoo-hyun¡¯s worried look? Park Seung Woo, who had been thinking for a moment, revealed his true feelings. ¡°I know you helped me a lot. That¡¯s why I want to show you.¡± ¡°What do you want to show me?¡± ¡°That your senior is not an easy person.¡± ¡°Of course. He¡¯s not.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded and Park Seung Woo chuckled. ¡°I¡¯m your mentor, right?¡± ¡°Yes, you are. You¡¯re my one and only mentor.¡± Yoo-hyun answered right away to Park Seung Woo¡¯s question. He said he received help from him, but he received more from him. He learned from him how to deal with people and what attitude to have in life. He was a true mentor of life. That¡¯s why he had to listen to him at this point. ¡°Kid. So watch your mentor.¡± ¡°Yes, I will.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll show you a stunning result.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll keep my eyes wide open and watch.¡± Park Seung Woo shrugged his shoulders and drank his coffee confidently. ¡°Ah, hot.¡± ¡°Here¡¯s a tissue.¡± ¡°¡­Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun thought as he wiped his mouth with a tissue. It would be a lie if he said he wasn¡¯t anxious. But this was also a growing pain that his beloved senior had to go through. Roll on. Yoo-hyun smiled to himself. There were people who were living in reality even in the excited atmosphere. No, rather, they became much more rational than before. It was Choi Min Hee, the section chief. She knew the situation of the department. She also knew what to do in the future. That was why she shed with Kim Hyun Min, the team leader, on every asion. ¡°Team leader, why are you doing this to our department?¡± ¡°What now?¡± ¡°We can¡¯t set goals like this. Aren¡¯t you favoring the 1st and 2nd departments too much?¡± ¡°Hey, Choi, the main volume is done by the 1st and 2nd departments, right? The 3rd department has to find its own work.¡± ¡°Are you going to take responsibility if we can¡¯t achieve the performance?¡± She raised her voice to Kim Hyun Min, the team leader, in front of everyone. The people from the 1st and 2nd departments flinched. Kim Hyun Min, the team leader, who was closer to Choi Min Hee than anyone else, didn¡¯t back down either. ¡°What? You¡¯re getting cocky after bing a department leader?¡± ¡°Team leader, that¡¯s not what I mean.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t nag here and find a project for the 3rd department. I¡¯ll evaluate you by your performance.¡± ¡°Please support us with people. Don¡¯t you see we don¡¯t have enough people?¡± Was it because of the tense atmosphere? Choi Kyung Hyun, the deputy head of the 2nd department, stepped in. ¡°Team leader, calm down. Choi is still young.¡± ¡°Sigh. Okay. Choi, thank you.¡± ¡°No, thank you, team leader.¡± Choi Min Hee, who heard their conversation, bit her lower lip hard. She looked angry. ¡°I got it. I¡¯ll find it.¡± ¡°Hey, hey.¡± Choi Min Hee ignored Kim Hyun Min, who looked dumbfounded, and returned to her seat. Bang. She tripped over the partition and the atmosphere became more solemn. Kim Hyun Min, the team leader, bit his tongue and the 1st department leader joined himte. ¡°Geez, she¡¯s stubborn. Tsk tsk.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. She¡¯s still a novice.¡± ¡°Yeah. You guys take good care of her.¡± ¡°Yes, we will.¡± Anyone who saw it would mistake Kim Hyun Min, the team leader, as a former member of the 1st and 2nd departments. That¡¯s how much the memory of Kim Hyun Min and the 3rd department¡¯s friendship faded. ¡®Interesting.¡¯ Yoo-hyun saw the two men¡¯s acting clearly. It was crude, but it was a good way for a novice team leader and a novice department leader. The two close friends shed hard and gained great benefits. Kim Hyun Min, the team leader, regained his authority, which was shaky, and won the hearts of the other department members. Choi Min Hee, who was rtively young, escaped the boundaries of the other department leaders. At the same time, she gained an image of not doing politics in thepany. She also quickly settled the atmosphere of the floating department. Choi Min Hee, who returned to her seat, still looked cold. She sighed with her head wrapped, and none of the department members came near her. It was time for the department meeting soon, but they couldn¡¯t say anything. Park Seung Woo, who swallowed his saliva, asked. ¡°Yoo-hyun, did the two of them fight separately?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. I¡¯ve never seen it.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know why. At first, I just let it go, but it got worse. Sigh¡­¡± Kim Young Gil, who shook his head at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, also sighed. ¡°That¡¯s right. The team leader and the department leader changed and the atmosphere got worse. Sigh.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t we have to be careful? Choi is so scary when she¡¯s angry.¡± Lee Chan Ho summed up the situation of the department they were in. Kim Young Gil and Park Seung Woo nodded as if they agreed. ¡°Yeah. We really have to do well.¡± ¡°If we mess up, we¡¯ll be screwed.¡± The atmosphere that Choi Min Hee, the section chief, was giving off was different from the time of the German exhibition. It was hard to approach her easily. In the end, this was the youngest¡¯s job. Yoo-hyun nodded at Park Seung Woo¡¯s request. ¡°Hey, Yoo-hyun, can you go and tell her to have a meeting?¡± ¡°Yes, I will.¡± Yoo-hyun quickly got up from his seat. The other department members had already moved to the meeting room. Yoo-hyun approached Choi Min Hee, who was wrapping her head. ¡°Section chief, it¡¯s time for the meeting.¡± ¡°I know. Just a moment. Hoo.¡± ¡°They all went ahead. You can get up.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Was it because she felt that he knew something? Choi Min Hee paused for a moment and opened her mouth. ¡°Did you notice?¡± ¡°No. I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about.¡± ¡°Ah¡­ Well. You¡¯re so perceptive, Yoo-hyun. You must know.¡± Yoo-hyun cleared the atmosphere with a ridiculous reaction. ¡°Let¡¯s go for now.¡± ¡°Okay, I got it. Oh, this is a secret?¡± ¡°Yes. I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about, but I understand.¡± ¡°You¡¯re so sensible.¡± Choi Min Hee winked at him and got up from her seat. She was too calm for someone who was furious just before. ¡®Did she choose the wrong major?¡¯ Yoo-hyun secretly stuck out his tongue at her appearance. What kind of leader is a good leader? There were many types of leaders, but the first one that Yoo-hyun chose was a listener. Just listening to the stories carefully was enough to create a positive effect. In that sense, Choi Min Hee had the qualities of a good leader. On the way to the meeting room, she asked Yoo-hyun various questions. ¡°Yoo-hyun, the data that Kim Young Gil submitted today¡­¡± ¡°Yes. I think the ultra-high resolution panel is good.¡± ¡°Really? It¡¯s experimental, though. I don¡¯t think it¡¯ll produce any results.¡± ¡°Maybe it¡¯s good to look at it as a side project?¡± ¡°Hmm, okay. I got it. And¡­¡± Choi Min Hee didn¡¯t just ask questions, but also listened to Yoo-hyun¡¯s opinions and thought about them. It wasn¡¯t easy to ask for opinions from the bottom members with the leader¡¯s card. But Choi Min Hee didn¡¯t hesitate. She seemed to work harder because she became a department leader through a difficult process. He appreciated her heart and responded actively. ¡°That¡¯s because¡­¡± ¡°Really? Isn¡¯t that wrong?¡± ¡°That¡¯s all I know.¡± Of course, he kept a proper line. It was meaningless to tell everything. It was her job to extract the core from the words and find the way. She might have a hard time now, but she also had to train to find the answer. Choi Min Hee nodded after thinking for a moment. ¡°Okay. I got that too. Thank you.¡± ¡°What did I do for you?¡± ¡°You¡¯re overflowing. Oh, and I¡¯ll y the viin again.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what you mean.¡± Choi Min Hee smiled with her eyes as Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders. The meeting went as Yoo-hyun expected. Choi Min Hee fixed the scattered department atmosphere with a stiff voice. ¡°It won¡¯t be easy to achieve our department¡¯s performance this year. We have to work hard.¡± ¡°Yes, we will.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll do our best.¡± The people showed a positive attitude and Choi Min Hee¡¯s demands became easier. ¡°Okay, let¡¯s hear what you thought of the project for this year. Kim, you first.¡± ¡°Yes. The item I thought of is¡­¡± ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s make some more supplementary materials for that. Got it?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± She picked up the parts that Kim Hyun Min, the team leader, had missed when he was the department leader. It wouldn¡¯t be easy, but it would definitely help the department members. That was why Choi Min Hee pushed herself to be the viin. Park Seung Woo¡¯s personality became more clear when he spoke. ¡°I¡¯m going to make a panel for China¡­¡± ¡°Park, stop. So you¡¯re going to do this as a project?¡± ¡°I¡¯m reviewing it.¡± ¡°No. Don¡¯t do it. This is not it.¡± She cut off Park Seung Woo¡¯s absurd suggestion. ¡°Why? There¡¯s enough potential. China has a huge poption¡­¡± ¡°Did you decide on the customer? No, you didn¡¯t. There are too many variables. You¡¯ll do a lot of work and only lose your strength.¡± ¡°I can do it. I¡¯ll make it.¡± ¡°Park, did you get this from the marketing team?¡± And she pointed out the core of the problem. Park Seung Woo nodded awkwardly. ¡°Yes, I did.¡± ¡°Then don¡¯t do it. It¡¯s not because of them, but because you¡¯ll work hard and only give them the results.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll prepare more.¡± It was a bit harsh, but it was a reasonable logic. But Park Seung Woo didn¡¯t back down. Choi Min Hee wouldn¡¯t give up either. ¡°Try something else. You have a lot to do.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ll try more.¡± ¡°Why can¡¯t you do that¡­¡± ¡°How to make it possible¡­¡± The two¡¯s spear and shield shed endlessly. The meeting room was heated up by the unprecedented intensity. Finally, Choi Min Hee stepped back. ¡°Okay. Then check if that¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± The long argument ended with a truce. Park Seung Woo bit his lower lip and bowed his head. His eyes were full of will. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t think it was stubbornness. Park Seung Woo believed that he could actually do it. He had to experience it to know. That was Yoo-hyun¡¯s conclusion. This process was repeated for several days. The department members made, broke, and fixed the data, and gradually produced usible results. Choi Min Hee caught them so meticulously that the department members had to work hard. That¡¯s how the projects with the color of the 3rd department started toe out one by one. Chapter 191: Chapter 191: Chapter 191 There was one person who stood out among them. ¡°Wow, Mr. Kim, you¡¯ve already made this?¡± ¡°Yes. I requested some more data from the pre-production team and came up with a direction.¡± ¡°You did a neat job. The direction is good too. But you want to put this in the next Apple phone?¡± ¡°Yes. I received an email a while ago, and they are also considering the ultra-high-resolution panel as a candidate.¡± Mr. Kim Young-gil¡¯s words made Ms. Choi Min-hee¡¯s expression serious. ¡°It¡¯s just one of the candidates. It¡¯s not even confirmed.¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s true. But I think there¡¯s a high possibility.¡± ¡°Apple is not easy to deal with¡­¡± In the past, Mr. Kim Young-gil was a stubborn person. He had depth, but he was too meticulous, so it took him ages to make a report. But now he had added speed to his depth. It was the influence of his San Francisco business trip. He had already seen the distant goal, so he could run with confidence. He also had a design perspective, which helped him write the report. Ms. Choi Min-hee, who was pondering for a moment, asked him. ¡°What¡¯s the possibility?¡± ¡°Technically, it¡¯s possible. I¡¯m thinking of checking with the Future Product Research Center if we can use the OLED line.¡± ¡°That part, you have to do it with the development team.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m nning to go on a business trip once. Can I take Yoo-hyun with me then?¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun?¡± Ms. Choi Min-hee looked at him, and Yoo-hyun nodded. Then he revealed his intention. ¡°Yes. I was very interested in the ultra-high-resolution panel. I¡¯m curious.¡± ¡°Hmm, okay. Actually, I was wondering who to assign to this side project, but Yoo-hyun will do.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t thank me. It¡¯s an experimental project, after all.¡± ¡°No, I really want to try it.¡± It was not just an experimental project. It was the most important project to catch Apple and correct the wrong past. Yoo-hyun showed his strong will, and Ms. Choi Min-heeughed, surprised. ¡°Thank you for saying that much.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡± ¡°Okay. Work hard.¡± The main person of this project was of course Mr. Kim Young-gil. But this time, Yoo-hyun also wanted to actively participate. It was not an easy project. He nodded his head with his heart. ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± Mr. Kim Young-gil¡¯s sess was a great stimulus for Mr. Park Seung-woo. It was because he had the wrong direction, but Mr. Park Seung-woo had prepared very hard. He collected a lot of data besides the ones sent by the marketing team to meet the needs of the Chinese customers. He looked through the research information room data, and analyzed the status of otherpanies¡¯ entry into China in detail. He contacted the development team to check the feasibility, and showed his passion for going on a business trip. He was definitely improved from the past Mr. Park Seung-woo. But he had no experience to understand and cope with the Chinese market perfectly. He asked for help from Mr. Sung Woong-jin, the deputy manager of the marketing team, but he subtly backed off. ¡°Mr. Park, don¡¯t be weak. You just have to do as well as the color phone.¡± ¡°Yes. But the evidence is too weak.¡± ¡°Hey, customers don¡¯t know what they want.¡± ¡°¡­That¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll support you a lot.¡± He said that, but he didn¡¯t do much. Mr. Park Seung-woo had to struggle alone. He worked all night and collected data and made evidence. He did market research and found differentiation points. He worked really hard. Yoo-hyun, who was looking for a gap, secretly handed him his favorite honey tea. ¡°Mr. Park, please have this.¡± ¡°Huh? Thank you.¡± ¡°Take a break.¡± Mr. Park Seung-woo shook his head at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°No. I have to hurry. I¡¯m short on time.¡± ¡°Can I help you with anything?¡± ¡°No. Don¡¯t worry. Who am I?¡± ¡°My mentor.¡± ¡°Kid. I¡¯ll drink well.¡± He smiled and pretended to be fine, and immersed himself in work again. It was obvious, but working hard didn¡¯t mean sess. Ms. Choi Min-hee rejected Mr. Park Seung-woo¡¯s proposal again. ¡°Mr. Park, let¡¯s drop the China thing for now. This won¡¯t work.¡± ¡°Manager, it will work. Anypany would buy it at this price.¡± ¡°But the quality will copse. It doesn¡¯t match ourpany¡¯s direction.¡± ¡°The color phone was also a budget model.¡± ¡°But it was full touch, and the basic resolution was decent.¡± The two argued fiercely again. The argument that ran parallel lines ended when one person gave up. Mr. Park Seung-woo showed no sign of backing down. ¡°Can you please raise it once?¡± ¡°Raise it as it is?¡± ¡°Yes. I want to check it. I think this will work.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll raise it for now. But I¡¯m not responsible.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± Ms. Choi Min-hee finally raised the white g. She couldn¡¯t keep nagging the part member who wanted to do it. She knew well that it was an act that vited the part member¡¯s autonomy. ¡°Thank you, manager.¡± ¡°Okay. Do well.¡± Mr. Park Seung-woo bowed his head in gratitude. His eyes were full of determination. He worked so hard that he had attachment. Yoo-hyun looked at Mr. Park Seung-woo and remembered the past subordinates. Not only the deputy, but also the manager, the deputy manager, and even some executives were trapped in their own errors. It was not a problem ofck of ability, but of narrow vision. They didn¡¯t know that apletely different result coulde out if they considered the surrounding situation and external conditions. They all realized muchter that they had been talking nonsense back then. This was not something they could learn from hearsay. They had to face it and break it to feel it in their bones. Yoo-hyun decided to wait for them. And that moment came sooner than he thought. A few dayster, the product nning team members gathered in the conference room. They were there to present the project proposals they had submitted. ¡°Our first part is¡­¡± Mr. Jo Chan-young, the executive director, listened carefully and bit hard as soon as he caught a weakness. ¡°Weak. The sales team¡¯s goal was to increase Nokia¡¯s panel by 20 percent. Do you think this level of item will do?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then analyze it properly ande back.¡± The still-green projects gathered to pull the overall performance of the charge. Mr. Jo Chan-young had no choice but to be sensitive. What he wanted was an item that could achieve both schedule and results. The second and third parts were not much different from the first. Mr. Jo Chan-young¡¯s eyes were higher than the team members. He dug sharply into the weaknesses that the team members had not anticipated. In the heavy atmosphere, Mr. Kim Young-gil¡¯s presentation began. ¡°The ultra-high-resolution project we are going to push this time is¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re going to tie this to Apple? That sounds like a pipe dream.¡± As expected, Mr. Jo Chan-young¡¯s de flew again. Mr. Kim Young-gil spoke calmly. ¡°Apple is said to introduce apletely new panel for the iPhone 4. This panel¡­¡± ¡°No, wait. They haven¡¯t even released the 2 yet. Right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s a valid point, but my opinion is¡­¡± ¡°No. That part is¡­¡± Mr. Kim Young-gil countered, but Mr. Jo Chan-young dug deeper. Yoo-hyun, who was watching from the side, thought it was a reasonable point. The iPhone 4 was too far-fetched for this year¡¯s project. It was a case of preemptive response when the customer didn¡¯t evene forward. It was too risky to make a project with that. Mr. Jo Chan-young hit a weak point. ¡°Apple uses its own format. What are you going to do if they don¡¯t use it after you¡¯ve done it?¡± ¡°ording to the practitioners, there is a high possibility.¡± ¡°There are many customer opinions. They can¡¯t even confirm it.¡± ¡°Yes. We have to see the real thing¡­¡± Mr. Jo Chan-young cut off Mr. Kim Young-gil¡¯s words. ¡°Stop. That¡¯s too tight for the schedule. The development risk is also considerable. Was I wrong?¡± ¡°¡­¡± What was it like in the past? Even then, this project was not made through such a normal process. Apple demanded strongly, and it was made btedly when the fire fell on the back of the foot. It was too optimistic to think that it would be like that again, as there were too many variables now. It had to be changed. Mr. Kim Young-gil flinched, and Yoo-hyun opened his mouth. ¡°Director, I heard that the resolution is the differentiation point that LCD can offer over OLED.¡± ¡°Why are you bringing that up now?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not decided yet, but there¡¯s Ilseong¡¯s OLED on the iPhone 4 list.¡± The word Ilseong, mixed in Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, stimted Mr. Jo Chan-young. He asked with a changed expression. ¡°What? Ilseong OLED?¡± ¡°Yes. Mr. Kim said he heard it from the Apple practitioners.¡± ¡°Mr. Kim, is that true?¡± Mr. Jo Chan-young¡¯s re made Mr. Kim Young-gil nod his head, ncing at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t you report it?¡± ¡°I was cautious because it was not an official information. I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Huh. No way. We can¡¯t lose to Ilseong.¡± Ilseong was a magic word. Even if they failed, they had to be conscious of Ilseong¡¯s position. In the end, Mr. Jo Chan-young also became cautious because of the word Ilseong. ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s review this more.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± ¡°Of course, realistically, make a proper differentiation point.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± It was not decided yet, but at least it seemed possible to make it a project. Yoo-hyun was satisfied with this level. The project report continued. He looked at the next project title on the screen and asked. ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± ¡°It¡¯s Mr. Park Seung-woo¡¯s proposal.¡± ¡°Show me.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± Yoo-hyun answered his words and pressed theptop button. Mr. Park Seung-woo¡¯s project proposal came up on the screen. Mr. Jo Chan-young scanned the contents quickly with his big eyes. His expression hardened. ¡°This project is¡­¡± It was when Mr. Park Seung-woo said just one word. Mr. Jo Chan-young¡¯s roar fell. ¡°Hey. Mr. Park. Are you doing the China thing now?¡± ¡°I think the Chinese market will be more important in the future¡­¡± ¡°Sigh. Ms. Choi, what happened?¡± He turned his arrow to Ms. Choi Min-hee, not Mr. Park Seung-woo. Ms. Choi Min-hee answered with a serious expression. ¡°Although there is uncertainty, I thought it would be okay if it seeded because the market size isrge.¡± ¡°Do you call that a word now? Ultra-low-cost? It doesn¡¯t match thepany¡¯s policy direction at all.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think the attempt itself is bad.¡± ¡°What? Are you so free now? Why can¡¯t you filter it as a part leader?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± It had to break anyway. It was because Mr. Jo Chan-young was determined. He also shot an arrow at Mr. Kim Hyun-min, the team leader. ¡°Mr. Kim, can¡¯t you filter this in the middle of the product nning team?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°No, no, that¡¯s not good. You have to listen to what¡¯s feasible. If there¡¯s a problem, you¡¯re responsible, right?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll rewrite and upload it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Ms. Choi Min-hee and Mr. Kim Hyun-min did not me Mr. Park Seung-woo. They just got scolded. The more they did, the more Mr. Park Seung-woo¡¯s heart burned. In the end, Mr. Park Seung-woo couldn¡¯t say a word until the meeting was over. After the meeting, Mr. Park Seung-woo apologized to Ms. Choi Min-hee. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I made a useless proposal.¡± ¡°No. Mr. Park, you worked hard.¡± But she just nodded her head as if nothing happened. She had expected it. Her reaction made Mr. Park Seung-woo shrink more. His back looked unusually narrow. Chapter 192: Chapter 192: Chapter 192 That afternoon, Yoo-hyun went to the outdoor terrace on the 20th floor with Deputy Park Seung Woo. The cold wind still blew his hair around. Leaning his chest on the railing, Deputy Park Seung Woo stared nkly at the Gangnam skyline. Had he found the answer? The chances were still slim. But he seemed to realize that his actions were not in the right direction after going through a series of events. Deputy Park Seung Woo, who had been silent for a while, asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°Do you think I did something wrong?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°You saw it, right? I keep failing. Honestly, it sucks, doesn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°No way.¡± ¡°You must be embarrassed by me, huh?¡± Was it because he was stubborn after being humiliated in front of his mentee? On one hand, Yoo-hyun felt sorry for him, but he also understood. Instead of being blunt, Yoo-hyun said in a roundabout way. ¡°Deputy, you said you were going to get an MBA, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Can you do that if you have so much work piled up?¡± ¡°Of course I have to.¡± Deputy Park Seung Woo said so, but his expression was full of anxiety. He had realized toote that he had messed up without thinking about his situation. Yoo-hyun, who was looking at the same ce, said calmly. ¡°I don¡¯t know for sure, but I think you were considerate of me.¡± ¡°Huh. Is that so?¡± ¡°Maybe.¡± It was not just empty words. What if Deputy Park Seung Woo was not in charge of the color phone project and had no ns to get an MBA? Yoo-hyun thought he could have carried out the project in an experimental way. It was true that Director Jo Chan Young had rejected it, but the data preparation was thorough. He could have coordinated with other departments to fix the problems. The sess rate was lowpared to the effort, but still. Anyway, the resources he had were limited, and he had to make a choice. Deputy Park Seung Woo had a lot of other things to do. ¡°Huh. Thinking that way makes me feel even more ashamed, really.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to feel that way.¡± ¡°Phew. Hey, but how do you know all that?¡± Deputy Park Seung Woo, who was scratching his head, sighed and asked. His stiff expression did not suit him. Yoo-hyun answered cleverly. ¡°Isn¡¯t it because I¡¯m quick-witted?¡± ¡°Are you saying I have no tact?¡± ¡°If you do, why don¡¯t you ask Chief Choi for a drink? He probably cares a lot about you inside.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°And it¡¯s the same with Team Leader Kim. You know they all look after you, right?¡± It was the moment when Yoo-hyun finished his sentence. Deputy Park Seung Woo chuckled and stopped. ¡°Wow. This guy, you¡¯ve really grown a thick skin.¡± ¡°Who do you think I learned it from?¡± ¡°I should have a drink with you first. How dare you y around with your mentor?¡± ¡°OJT is over.¡± ¡°Hey, but once a mentor, always a mentor.¡± His arm wrapped around Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder. If it were the usual Yoo-hyun, he would have shrugged it off lightly, but this time he pretended to give in. He felt his still cold heart. Deputy Park Seung Woo, feeling awkward, changed the subject. ¡°Hey, what are you doing on the founding anniversary day? Do you want to hang out with me?¡± ¡°Just the two of us?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± ¡°No.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head. He understood Deputy Park Seung Woo¡¯s lonely heart, but that was not it. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°I have a date.¡± And he really did. A few dayster, the day of Hansung Electronics¡¯ founding anniversary came. That day, Hansung Electronics was officially ssified as a red day. It meant that all employees had a day off. Even if they came to work, they got the same overtime pay as weekend work. Some people came to work on purpose because the money was good. Of course, Yoo-hyun was not one of them. That day, Yoo-hyun went to school to keep his promise with Jung Ye Seul, the daughter of the gomtang restaurant. He wanted to introduce her to the school after she finished the college entrance exam. He wanted to make it a meaningful time for her. So he also invited Jo Eun Ah, her tutor and Yoo-hyun¡¯s junior. Jung Ye Seul, who was standing in front of the main gate of Inhyeon University, asked. ¡°Brother, who else ising?¡± ¡°Huh? Is there anyone else besides us?¡± Jo Eun Ah, who was next to him, was surprised by his words. Yoo-hyun answered Jo Eun Ah and then asked Jung Ye Seul. ¡°Yeah. One more person ising. You said you applied for the journalism and information department, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°She¡¯s a famous reporter. She¡¯ll be helpful to you.¡± He also called Oh Eun Bi, the reporter, for Jung Ye Seul. Actually, he didn¡¯t call her, but she insisted oning, but that wasn¡¯t important. Soon after. She showed up after finishing an event nearby. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Oh, reporter, you came quickly.¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s a date with someone.¡± Oh Eun Bi, the reporter, hooked her arm around Yoo-hyun¡¯s, and the two people next to him red at her. Yoo-hyun pushed Oh Eun Bi away and said. ¡°Reporter, I have someone I like, you know.¡± ¡°So what, huh. This is just showing off our friendship. Hoho.¡± Even though the day had changed, Oh Eun Bi was still the same. But the atmosphere between Jo Eun Ah and Jung Ye Seul was not good. Jo Eun Ah asked in a trembling voice. ¡°Brother, is it true?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°That you have someone you like.¡± ¡°Uh, yeah.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± Why are you making that face, Ye Seul? Yoo-hyun made a bewildered expression, and Jo Eun Ah quickly asked back. ¡°You never said that before.¡± ¡°You never asked.¡± ¡°¡­¡± A cold wind blew into the restaurant where they were gathered. Seeing that, Oh Eun Bi, the reporter, burst intoughter. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re popr.¡± ¡°¡­Let¡¯s eat first.¡± They had their meal at a newly opened restaurant near the school. It was quite fancy, unlike the school atmosphere. The food was good too. Was that why? Jo Eun Ah, who had been excited since morning, became very serious. ¡°I¡¯m just going to focus on the Hansung recruitment briefing today.¡± ¡°Good. That¡¯s a good idea. It¡¯ll probably help you.¡± ¡°Yes¡­¡± Today, Hansung Electronics¡¯ LCD division came to the school for a recruitment briefing. It was just the right time for Jo Eun Ah to get a job. That was also why Yoo-hyun chose today as the date. Then, Jung Ye Seul asked Oh Eun Bi, the reporter. ¡°Sister, is it true that you wrote the article about brother?¡± ¡°Yes, I did. The picture came out well, right?¡± ¡°Yes. Can I get the original picture?¡± ¡°Sure. I¡¯ll give it to you if you ask me to.¡± The two got along surprisingly well. But why would she ask for someone else¡¯s picture? And why would she give it to her so easily? There was something strange about it. It was vacation, but the school was crowded with people. There was not much time left until the regr admission announcement, so there were many people who came to visit the school like Jung Ye Seul. They saw students holding their parents¡¯ hands everywhere. Jung Ye Seul, who was looking around the school with curiosity, saw a poster and asked. ¡°Brother, what is that amba surgery ce?¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s an advertisement for the judo club recruitment.¡± ¡°A club? Is it good to join?¡± ¡°Well, I don¡¯t think that¡¯s a good idea.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, Oh Eun Bi, the reporter, handed her a flyer. ¡°Ye Seul, you said you want to be a reporter, right? Then you need to have a lot of experience.¡± ¡°Oh, really?¡± ¡°It¡¯s good to try everything. I¡¯m right about this.¡± Oh Eun Bi, the reporter, pushed her firmly. Yoo-hyun nodded his head, as it was not a wrong thing to say. ¡°Yeah. Try different things and choose what you like.¡± ¡°Okay, I got it.¡± Jung Ye Seul smiled brightly, and Jo Eun Ah, who was walking behind them silently, said. ¡°Brother, I¡¯m going to go to the recruitment briefing then.¡± ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll be there soon.¡± ¡°Okay¡­¡± But her expression was not very bright. ¡°Ye Seul, what¡¯s wrong with Eun Ah?¡± ¡°Oh, it¡¯s because brother has someone he likes.¡± ¡°Still?¡± ¡°She¡¯s young. Brother, understand her.¡± Jung Ye Seul, who was still in high school, said something she shouldn¡¯t have. Oh Eun Bi, the reporter,ughed for a long time. ¡°Hahaha. Ye Seul, you¡¯re my style. You¡¯ll be a good reporter.¡± ¡°What does that have to do with anything?¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders at Jung Ye Seul and thought she looked like Oh Eun Bi, the reporter. He felt like he knew why the two became friends so quickly. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t have to tell them anything. Oh Eun Bi, the reporter, exined various things to Jung Ye Seul. ¡°When you enter, there will be male seniors. Then¡­¡± ¡°Really? You too, sister?¡± ¡°Of course. I killed it. The boys from other departments were all over me.¡± She said a lot of useless things, but they were just right for Jung Ye Seul¡¯s level. Leaving the two behind, Yoo-hyun went to the auditorium. There was arge banner at the entrance announcing the recruitment briefing. -Hansung Electronics LCD Division Recruitment Briefing It was not much time left until the Hansung Electronics public recruitment season. The recruitment briefing was a good opportunity for students who had only studied. They could fill in the gaps with experts on how to take the aptitude test, how to write a self-introduction, how to do the interview, whether their current grades were good, and what specs they needed to improve. They also had a chance to meet seniors who were working in the field. That process would surely help them get a job. On the other hand, Yoo-hyun felt sorry. ¡®Why do they have to do it on the founding anniversary day?¡¯ He could understand that it was a good time to use manpower because it was a weekday and thepany was closed. But this kind of thing always made the lower-level employees suffer. He could tell that there were only young people wearing suits. Yoo-hyun went closer with a curious mind. He thought he might see his colleagues. Sure enough, there was Seo Chang Woo, his colleague from the personnel team. ¡°Huh? Yoo-hyun, what are you doing here?¡± ¡°Looks like you¡¯re here too, hyung.¡± ¡°Yeah. This is what our personnel team does.¡± ¡°Still, it¡¯s a holiday, are you okay?¡± ¡°Well, what can I do? I have to do it if they tell me to.¡± He grumbled and nced at the side. There was a man holding his arms and weighing the situation at the door of the auditorium. He looked like a deputy level. He seemed to be in charge of this ce and kept weighing the situation. Buzzing. There were not many employees, but a lot of students came. Seo Chang Woo had no choice but to work hard. Yoo-hyun offered his hand to his tired colleague. ¡°Can I help you?¡± ¡°Nah, it¡¯s okay. I¡¯m getting paid for this, you know. And it¡¯s almost done.¡± ¡°Okay. Let me know if you need anything.¡± ¡°Thanks for saying that. I have to go and run the next event.¡± ¡°Okay. Good luck.¡± Yoo-hyun said goodbye to Seo Chang Woo and walked down the hallway. Seo Chang Woo¡¯s voice echoed from inside the auditorium. ¡°Job aptitude counseling will be held in the hallway shortly¡­¡± Soon after, the students poured out into the hallway. They should have been prepared in advance, but they were not in sync. The preparation was not smooth, so the students could not find their direction. ¡°Didn¡¯t they say they would do it inside?¡± ¡°Yeah. The pamphlet and the time don¡¯t match either.¡± ¡°What? I wasted my time somewhere else and couldn¡¯t get in line.¡± ¡°I have to wait a long time for this.¡± There wereints everywhere. Chapter 193: Chapter 193: Chapter 193 It was then. A man nced at Yoo-hyun and rolled his eyes. He looked hesitant. Two women who passed by him also seemed to recognize Yoo-hyun. ¡®Who is he?¡¯ They were not in Yoo-hyun¡¯s memory. Judging from the situation, they were likely his juniors. Yoo-hyun was about to speak. Suddenly, Jo Eun Ah, who appeared from behind, said. ¡°Han Soo oppa, oh? Eun Joo, Jin Young are here too.¡± ¡°Oh, Eun Ah, you¡¯re here too?¡± ¡°Hi. You didn¡¯t contact me.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, I saw you here. Oh, oppa, these are my ssmates.¡± Jo Eun Ah stepped forward and then the people approached. ¡°Hi, nice to meet you.¡± ¡°Hello, senior.¡± Why were their greetings so stiff? Yoo-hyun deliberately spoke brightly. ¡°Hi.¡± ¡°Eun Ah, what happened to you?¡± ¡°Are you close with Yoo-hyun senior?¡± They whispered behind him and he heard everything. They were intimidated by Yoo-hyun. It was a scene where they could tell how Yoo-hyun had lived his school life. When Yoo-hyun sighed inwardly, the man gathered his courage and came closer. ¡°Senior, that¡­¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°I, I saw the article. It was amazing.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, senior. I saw it in our newspaper. It was so cool.¡± He was talking about the interview article he had taken in Germany a while ago. When one person opened the floodgate, the others came closer. ¡°Can you tell us some tips or something about your work life?¡± ¡°What do I have to tell you?¡± ¡°Senior, please.¡± The guy named Han Soo bowed his waist. Yoo-hyun remembered his school junior, Jung Hyun Woo, from his appearance. He couldn¡¯t just pass by because his eyes looked so desperate. Yoo-hyun nced around. It seemed like there was still time since it wasn¡¯t properly organized yet. ¡°Okay. Then let¡¯s sit down for a while.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± The juniors were delighted. Yoo-hyun sat down at a table on one side of the hallway. The juniors also brought chairs and took their seats. Jo Eun Ah was among them. She looked very fresh. Yoo-hyun thought he would do some senior duties this time. ¡°What are you curious about?¡± ¡°Well, that¡­¡± ¡°I¡­¡± They seemed to be interested in the color phone that would be released soon because of the newspaper article. And they also had questions about his trip to Germany. ¡°Well, how it happened¡­¡± Yoo-hyun answered sincerely. He might never see them again. But he wanted to be nice to them because they were connected by the fence of the school. Just like Jung Hyun Woo, someone here might hear Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and change their life. He didn¡¯t just tell them, he also listened to their stories. ¡°Why do you want to join Hansung Electronics?¡± ¡°The reason I want to join Hansung is¡­¡± ¡°I graduated and¡­¡± They knew that the answer they found themselves was the real one. They talked for a long time. A staff member in a suit shouted from one side of the hallway. ¡°Those who attended the recruitment briefing, please gather in the auditorium.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded. ¡°I guess I have to go now.¡± ¡°Thank you. It was really helpful.¡± ¡°Senior, thank you very much.¡± Han Soo bowed his head first, and the other juniors also greeted him. They looked very nice. ¡°Me too. Thank you. Contact meter.¡± ¡°Really? Is that okay?¡± ¡°Sure. Good luck.¡± Yoo-hyun dly agreed to Han Soo¡¯s words. Then the other juniors also expressed their gratitude. ¡°I¡¯ll definitely contact you. Thank you.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and waved his hand. He felt a warmth in his heart. After the juniors left, Oh Eun Bi, the reporter, came up and asked. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you were a tough senior at school. That¡¯s surprising.¡± ¡°I know. But when did youe?¡± ¡°From a while ago.¡± ¡°You should have said something.¡± ¡°Hey, I can¡¯t interrupt when you¡¯re talking with your juniors in a good mood.¡± ¡°Right, right.¡± Jung Ye Seul nodded as if she agreed with Oh Eun Bi¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun chuckled and Oh Eun Bi added a word. ¡°You¡¯re grateful to me, right? For the article.¡± ¡°Yes, thank you.¡± ¡°Tsk. If you¡¯re like this, I won¡¯t write you an article.¡± Oh Eun Bi pouted at Yoo-hyun¡¯s perfunctory answer. Then, Jung Ye Seul, who was next to him, intervened. ¡°Oppa, I¡¯ll write it. You¡¯re too arrogant.¡± ¡°Ye Seul, I¡¯m really grateful, but you have to study first.¡± ¡°Yes¡­¡± Yoo-hyun sincerely asked Jung Ye Seul for her sake. The recruitment briefing consisted of four steps. They had to listen to the lecture, have a job consultation, fill out a job consultation form, and submit it. Then they would get a recruitment briefing certificate. If they had a certificate, they could write a line on their resume. It wasn¡¯t a big deal, but it meant something to the students. So now the students were sitting down and filling out the job consultation form. There wasn¡¯t enough space, so they had to sit down and write in the hallway. They not only wrote long sentences, but also lined up to get them checked. Jo Eun Ah and the school juniors were no exception. Yoo-hyun went outside for a while with Jung Ye Seul and Oh Eun Bi to catch his breath. He felt stuffy in the auditorium. He also exined more about the school to Jung Ye Seul, which he couldn¡¯t do before. ¡°This pond is¡­¡± He spent a lot of time, but the students didn¡¯te out of the auditorium. There seemed to be a problem at this point. He was waiting for Jo Eun Ah, so Yoo-hyun went back to the auditorium. ¡°I¡¯ll go and see.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go together.¡± Oh Eun Bi and Jung Ye Seul also followed him. As expected, the building was very chaotic. He thought it was over, but they were still in line. The position of the line seemed to have changed several times. The line stretched all the way to the hallway. They had been waiting for a long time, andints came out of their mouths. ¡°What are they doing?¡± ¡°They should stop making us wait.¡± ¡°Are they not going to give us the certificate?¡± The murmurs grew louder. Yoo-hyun, who was suspicious, entered the auditorium. A man was holding a microphone on the stage. He was the man who had been bossing Seo Chang Woo around earlier. He shouted at the students who were murmuring. ¡°Why are you so noisy?¡± Murmur murmur. ¡°How are you going to get a job with this kind of attitude? Do you know how important this time is?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The students were silent for a moment at his scolding. Yoo-hyun was speechless. He treated them like nothing because they were only students. It was ridiculous to treat people who would be employees or customers of Hansung like this. Yoo-hyun clenched his teeth and went down to the auditorium. ¡°Why are you still talking? Can¡¯t you be quiet?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The students were in a trance because of his harsh words. They should have asked him why he was yelling, but they couldn¡¯t because they were young. The man on the stage became more arrogant. ¡°If you¡¯re like this, I can¡¯t give you the certificate. You can¡¯t even wait for a moment. You¡¯re not thepany¡¯s talent.¡± ¡®What a funny guy.¡¯ Yoo-hyun had a hunch at his words. That guy, he didn¡¯t bring the certificate. He realized that toote and was now making a fuss. He was trying to avoid the me somehow. Yoo-hyun snorted and walked when a student in front of him raised his hand. It was Han Soo, his junior he had seen earlier. ¡°Excuse me, you said you would just give it to us if we filled this out, right?¡± ¡°Hey, what¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Then, the man on the stage pointed at Han Soo. ¡°What¡¯s your name? Don¡¯t you speak?¡± ¡°Um, I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Sorry is not enough, tell me your name. Quickly.¡± He then pretended to write his name and pressured him. Han Soo looked terrified. It wasn¡¯t a big deal, but it was a matter of getting a job, so it was scary for the students. Yoo-hyun clenched his fist. He couldn¡¯t stand this even if he came out on a holiday and worked hard. Yoo-hyun, who was determined, said to Oh Eun Bi, the reporter who followed him. ¡°Reporter, I¡¯ll buy you a meal.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll follow your lead.¡± Oh Eun Bi tapped her camera bag and answered. She was quick-witted as expected. Yoo-hyun nodded and went up to the stage. At the same time, he checked the name tag around his neck. Jang Ik Dae, assistant manager. He was in the HR team, judging from his rtionship with Seo Chang Woo. He was also the person in charge of the employees who came here. He was about to deliver the final blow with the microphone. ¡°Today, Inhyun University, I¡¯m really disappointed. If you¡¯re like this¡­¡± ¡°Assistant manager, excuse me.¡± Yoo-hyun cut off his words and barged in. Jang Ik Dae, who put down the microphone, nced at Yoo-hyun¡¯s face. He looked angry because Yoo-hyun looked young. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun from the LCD business unit product nning team.¡± ¡°So?¡± He let go of his words as soon as Yoo-hyun answered. He knew he was below him by looking at him. These guys had the same pattern. Yoo-hyun spoke with a serious expression. ¡°Let¡¯s talk for a moment. It¡¯s an important matter.¡± ¡°What is it? Tell me here.¡± ¡°There are students here. It¡¯s about the certificate.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go and see.¡± Did he feel guilty? Jang Ik Dae, who crumpled his face, followed Yoo-hyun. The students who gathered in the auditorium didn¡¯t know what to do. Yoo-hyun entered the waiting room set up in the corner of the auditorium and looked around. The entrance was open, but there was no one else, so it was quiet to talk. Yoo-hyun checked Jang Ik Dae¡¯s crumpled expression and went straight to the point. ¡°Assistant manager, you didn¡¯t bring the certificate, did you?¡± ¡°Hey, what are you doing right now?¡± ¡°You should apologize if you can¡¯t keep your promise.¡± Jang Ik Dae snorted at Yoo-hyun¡¯s strong words. He then lifted his chin and poked Yoo-hyun¡¯s chest with his finger. ¡°Hey? Do you want to mess with me?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it, this will negatively affect thepany¡¯s image.¡± ¡°Hey, who are you to talk nonsense?¡± He even pushed his face and hit him. He was a jerk from the start. Yoo-hyun was amused by him, but he responded calmly. He didn¡¯t need to argue with this scum. ¡°Don¡¯t you think it will spread? The students know it too.¡± ¡°You, what was your name?¡± ¡°Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°You, don¡¯t you know I¡¯m in the HR team? Do you want me to mess up your evaluation?¡± ¡°You can do it if you can.¡± It was a ridiculous thing to say. He had heard of many abuses of power, but this was the first time he heard of an HR assistant manager doing this. Yoo-hyun chuckled and he pushed Yoo-hyun¡¯s chest and growled. ¡°Hey, you bastard, don¡¯t you have eyes?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t like it.¡± ¡°This.¡± Jang Ik Dae clenched his fist. Click. Click. The camera sh went off in the narrow space. Chapter 194: Chapter 194: Chapter 194 At the same time, reporter Oh Eun-bi, who was hiding behind the entrance, revealed herself. Seeing her, assistant manager Jang Ik-dae covered his face with his hand and said. ¡°What do you want?¡± ¡°I¡¯m Oh Eun-bi, a reporter from Uri Ilbo. I came to cover the job fair today.¡± ¡°What kind of coverage are you talking about¡­¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, look at this.¡± ¡°¡­¡± When Oh Eun-bi showed him the logo on her camera, Jang Ik-dae froze. Even if he was inexperienced, he couldn¡¯t not know Uri Ilbo. Uri Ilbo was a big newspaper. Especially, it was famous for covering Hanseong diligently. ¡°It will be interesting when the articlees out today. How dare you bully the students at Hanseong.¡± ¡°That, that¡¯s¡­¡± Jang Ik-dae trembled in a situation he had never experienced before. He felt dizzy thinking that this would be on the news. Oh Eun-bi used her long experience as a reporter to dig in without hesitation. ¡°How about this for a headline? Hanseong Electronics, bullying at the job fair.¡± ¡°Re, reporter, this is troublesome.¡± ¡°Why? It¡¯s not a lie. The operation is a mess, the work is a mess, the students are ignored. That¡¯s exactly what it looks like today, what.¡± ¡°That, that¡¯s not¡­¡± Yoo-hyun pushed Jang Ik-dae, who was lost in thought. ¡°Assistant manager, the situation seems serious.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t take action quickly, the article might reach the CEO.¡± ¡°Gasp.¡± ¡°You have to report it quickly.¡± ¡°Just, just a moment.¡± Jang Ik-dae was already in a panic. A momentter. Jang Ik-dae, who went to make a call, came back with a sullen face. Then he bowed to Oh Eun-bi and apologized. ¡°Re, reporter, I will handle the work properly, so please give me a chance.¡± ¡°Well, what do you think, Yoo-hyun?¡± Yoo-hyun answered Oh Eun-bi politely. ¡°I think it would be better to give him a chance if he finishes it properly.¡± ¡°Hmm, I guess so.¡± ¡°That, that means¡­¡± Jang Ik-dae¡¯s eyes sparkled slightly. Then, a phone call came to Oh Eun-bi. She showed him the caller ID and said. ¡°Well, it seems like the higher-ups are also paying attention.¡± ¡°Gasp.¡± ¡°Let me see what you do first, and I¡¯ll decide what to do.¡± Beep. Beep. Oh Eun-bi didn¡¯t answer the phone that kept ringing. It was the call from the head of the HR team. Jang Ik-dae, who was startled, moved quickly. ¡°Yes, yes. I understand.¡± Jang Ik-dae, who climbed on the podium, looked veryplicated. The students who were buzzing noticed him, who came upte. He said in a trembling voice. ¡°I sincerely apologize for the poor operation today. And¡­¡± In the end, Jang Ik-dae apologized in front of many students. After collecting the written job descriptions, he promised to send the consultation results by email. He also gave them his direct number that they could contact anytime. He also promised to send the certificates to the students¡¯ addresses one by one. Plus, he gave out USBs for other events. The faces of the students who didn¡¯t know the behind story brightened up again. ¡°Oh. It¡¯s 4GB. Hanseong is awesome.¡± ¡°It¡¯s better that he apologized. I was wondering why he was like that earlier.¡± ¡°He made a mistake, so what. Anyway, I¡¯m d I got the certificate.¡± ¡°I¡¯m more happy that he gave me the contact. He said he would answer right away.¡± ¡°Yeah, sure.¡± ¡°No, really. He promised with his name on it.¡± Among them were Yoo-hyun¡¯s juniors. Yoo-hyun felt a bit regretful, but he thought it was time to let it go. Oh Eun-bi, who turned around, asked him. ¡°What are you going to do?¡± ¡°Well, I think it¡¯s fine to leave it as it is.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll charge you the cost of swallowing the article.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you for today.¡± He didn¡¯t have to publish it as an article. Thepany would take care of Jang Ik-dae¡¯s mistake. He had caused a big ident involving a reporter, so he couldn¡¯t just let it go. Then, Jung Ye-seul, who was behind him, poked Yoo-hyun¡¯s back. When Yoo-hyun turned his head, she gave him a thumbs up with a confident look. ¡°Oppa, I think I know what kind of article I should write now.¡± ¡°What are you talking about, what?¡± ¡°Like this, taking pictures of people who are working hard in the shadows. Isn¡¯t that the true job of a reporter, to show them to the world?¡± It wasn¡¯t a goal that a child who hadn¡¯t even entered college could have. Yoo-hyun threw a cold word at her, who had a pipe dream. ¡°Ye-seul, let¡¯s think about it after you enter college.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Well, I think your intention is good.¡± ¡°Right? Hehe.¡± She answered with a crawling voice, but as soon as she heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, she smiled again. Yoo-hyun also chuckled at her. The next day, Hanseong Tower office. Park Doo-sik, the manager of the HR team of the LCD business division, recalled yesterday¡¯s incident with a serious expression. It was Han Yu-hyun who caught Jang Ik-dae¡¯s mistake. And the reporter appeared. There was no way a reporter woulde without a n. It meant that a mere employee had the audacity to move a reporter to fix the problem. ¡°How could that happen?¡± He looked at the personnel record on the monitor with a doubtful expression. It was the record of Yoo-hyun, who had been working for less than a year. He was supposed to get a raise as a group research and development award. It wasn¡¯t confirmed yet, but it was as good as decided once it was sent to the HR team. It was easier said than done, getting a raise for a reward was rare in thepany. And a new employee did it? It was impossible. He must have been pushed by his team. -My goal is to make everyone seed rather than myself. That¡¯s why I want to make the people I work with shine. He remembered what Yoo-hyun said when he met him at the interview. The senior executive of TV Group, Choi Kang-won, and the executive in charge of Yoo-hyun, Jo Chan-young, both praised him. ¡°How are you doing at work?¡± Manager Park Doo-sik was curious. Time passed and the cold weather that had been biting eased. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun delved deep into the ultra-high-resolution LCD panel project. It wasn¡¯t enough to justin at the product nning team. He had to move the development team. He checked the email from the development team and muttered weakly. ¡°It¡¯s not easy.¡± ¡°The pre-product team is more negative than expected.¡± Assistant manager Kim Young-gil nodded as if he agreed. ¡°The atmosphere was much heavier than before at thest meeting.¡± ¡°Yeah. It seems like the absence of Lee Nak-pil, the team leader, had a big impact.¡± ¡°Was he a good person?¡± Yoo-hyun asked casually. ¡°Yeah. He bnced well between the team manager and the part members.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°But after he left, and the person in charge changed, the team itself was shaken.¡± Kim Young-gil pointed out the problem urately. There was one more problem here. ¡°And the person in charge who came is scary, right?¡± ¡°Executive Ko Jun-ho? He¡¯s no joke. Honestly, he wouldn¡¯t like the pre-product team from his perspective.¡± ¡°Because they¡¯re not the team that makes the product.¡± ¡°Right. He would hate it even for the performance. That¡¯s why I¡¯m worried about how to proceed.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you go and confront him?¡± ¡°I have to. I have nowhere to back down now.¡± Yoo-hyun summed it up and Kim Young-gil chuckled. It was easy to say, but Yoo-hyun knew it would be hard. A lot had changed from the past. The situation was not going well. The next day, at the conference room on the second floor of the Ulsan 4th factory. As expected, the atmosphere of the meeting with some of the pre-product team members was not good. Kim Young-gil didn¡¯t give up and continued his presentation. ¡°The direction of the ultra-high-resolution panel project is¡­¡± Yoo-hyun, who was assisting him, watched the people¡¯s expressions keenly. He had to know their interests urately to untangle the tangled thread. ¡°That¡¯s all for the presentation.¡± It was after Kim Young-gil finished his presentation. The team manager and the 1st and 2nd part leaders poured out theirints. ¡°The mobile phone division also said they don¡¯t care. If that gets into the ears of the person in charge, it will break.¡± ¡°Kim, isn¡¯t Apple a bit too much? They haven¡¯t decided anything yet, but the goal is too high.¡± ¡°How are we supposed to keep that schedule? That doesn¡¯t make sense.¡± Even though he had answered several times, Kim Young-gil patiently exined again. ¡°As I said, Apple is likely to contact us in the second half of the year to select the panel for the Apple Phone 4¡­¡± ¡°So. You can do it then.¡± ¡°It might be toote if we decideter. I think we should make it first¡­¡± The part leaders raised their voices as the team manager opposed. ¡°Where did you get the idea of making it first? Are you going to take responsibility, Kim?¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard to proceed like this.¡± Still, Kim Young-gil persisted in exining. ¡°In order to make a result with the project¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it¡­¡± The meeting went on endlessly like a hamster wheel. It couldn¡¯t be helped. The people who gathered here had no thoughts of making the product sessful. They were just trying to avoid breaking in front of their boss. So they didn¡¯t even trust their own ideas and pushed them away as if ming others. After a long time of meaningless questions and answers. Kim Young-gil nced at the clock and asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun, did you summarize the meeting minutes?¡± ¡°Yes, I did. Should I share it?¡± ¡°Yeah. Let¡¯s finish today and end it.¡± When Yoo-hyun showed the meeting minutes, more things happened where they med each other. ¡°Let¡¯s remove the part where we said we can¡¯t do it. What will the person in charge say if he sees it?¡± ¡°Yeah. The panel side also has a solid idea.¡± The team manager ran away with the excuse of the person in charge, and the 2nd part leader hid his mistake. The 1st part leader just repeated the schedule like a parrot. ¡°It¡¯s because of the schedule, the schedule.¡± ¡°Okay. Is this how you want to summarize it?¡± It was a frustrating situation, but Yoo-hyun responded calmly. It was after the meeting. Kim Young-gil sighed in the empty conference room. ¡°Sigh. I wasted my time again.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. It will work out.¡± ¡°Yeah¡­ It has to.¡± He looked worried, but Yoo-hyun wasn¡¯t. He didn¡¯t need to lose his strength here. He just had to stamp it when he had the decision maker. He prepared for that time by choosing to crouch down for now. Instead, he prepared slowly from behind. ¡°What are you summarizing so much?¡± ¡°Thements that came out today.¡± ¡°You wrote them all by person. Why?¡± Yoo-hyun answered lightly to Kim Young-gil¡¯s question. ¡°I want to check how they change their wordster.¡± ¡°You¡¯re meticulous.¡± Kim Young-gilughed and said. At this time in the past, Yoo-hyun had nothing to do with this project. What Yoo-hyun remembered clearly was the situation after Apple contacted them. And the team he knew had changed a lot from the past. That is, he had to fit the puzzle ording to the current situation, not the past memory. He needed to move more actively for that. Yoo-hyun suggested to Kim Young-gil after returning from the business trip. ¡°Assistant manager, let¡¯s go to the Future Product Research Institute once.¡± ¡°We should, right? With the development team?¡± ¡°I think it would be better if we go first.¡± ¡°Okay. I was going to go anyway. I¡¯ll contact them.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± With the current technology, they had to use the OLED line of the Future Product Research Institute to make the ultra-high-resolution panel. Unlike the past, the LCD division and the Future Product Research were not merged. They needed to make a face in advance to reduce the risk. Chapter 195: Chapter 195: Chapter 195 A few dayster, at the Future Products Research Institute in Yongin. Some of the staff from the institute attended the meeting that Kim Young-gil, an assistant manager, had requested. He did not bring up the project at the meeting. Instead, he drew their attention with a different topic. ¡°OLED has been a hot topic in our department.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t LCD have no interest in it?¡± Kim Pyeong-ho, a senior researcher (equivalent to deputy manager) from the institute, asked. Kim Young-gil shook his head. He also showed them OLED and matched their mood. ¡°We have to look into it. We don¡¯t know when we¡¯ll switch to OLED.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not easy. The yield is low every time we try.¡± They chatted in a light atmosphere. It was more like a tea time than a meeting. The people from the institute also wanted tomercialize the product, so they did not push it away easily. ¡°But I heard that Ilseong is making a product. There¡¯s a lot of interest in it internally.¡± ¡°They have the crown prince backing them up. We don¡¯t have the conditions.¡± ¡°It looked good at the exhibition, didn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°That was just a prototype. A demo and a product are different stories.¡± Kim Young-gil led the conversation with a conventionalpliment. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun observed the core members of the institute. At the same time, he recalled his past memories and organized the necessary tasks. The more he did, the more pieces of the puzzle he matched. The outline of the picture began to emerge. Yoo-hyun did not stop there. He also contacted the CTO (LCD business unit research institute) staff and had meetings with other development team members. He also coordinated the project with the pre-product team several times. The more he did, the more he learned. There were too many people involved in this project, and the interests between the organizations wereplex. The difficulty was iparable to the previous contest. Yoo-hyun expected this much, but Kim Young-gil did not. He was on his way back from a long-distance business trip. Kim Young-gil, who was walking on the street, slumped down on a bench. Was it because of the frequent trips and the hard work of organizing? A long sigh came out of his mouth, which had neverined. ¡°Let¡¯s take a break and go.¡± ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Yeah. I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s just¡­ harder than I thought.¡± ¡°Thanks to you, it seems to be getting better.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that. You¡¯re working harder than me, aren¡¯t you?¡± The words that Yoo-hyun, who sat next to him, uttered were not empty. He would have had a hard time meeting with other departments if he had been alone. The position of an employee had a big handicap. Also, thanks to Kim Young-gil, he was able to step back and draw a big picture. Yoo-hyun said humbly. ¡°What do I do? I just follow you around and help you organize.¡± ¡°Hey, it¡¯s thanks to you that it¡¯s organized so quickly. If it weren¡¯t for you, I might have given up in the middle.¡± ¡°Then what was the hardest part?¡± Yoo-hyun asked what he was curious about. Kim Young-gil had a lot of experiencestely. He ran around without a break, met people he had never seen before, and built rtionships. He argued with the opposition, and stayed up all night to make evidence. Which part bothered him the most? Kim Young-gil thought for a moment and answered. ¡°Well¡­ apart from everything else, the staff from the fourth division were too hostile.¡± ¡°The atmosphere there is pretty bad, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°The office politics are severe, and they talk harshly, and it¡¯s kind of like that.¡± ¡°I saw that too.¡± ¡°Yeah. They changed for the worse.¡± As Kim Young-gil said, it was. He knew that things had changed as the division and the staff changed, but the situation got worse. They all shirked responsibility and looked around. The core department of the project could not proceed with the work like that. He shook his head again as he thought about it. ¡°And I really don¡¯t know who the owner of the idea is. Why do they keep changing their minds, really.¡± ¡°They¡¯re probably sensitive because their performance depends on it.¡± ¡°Even so. How can they change their words every time?¡± ¡°They¡¯ll do well once they get started.¡± ¡°Really? You talk like you¡¯ve been there before.¡± ¡°Just, that¡¯s what they say.¡± Kim Young-gil, who chuckled at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer, looked at the sky. It was a clear day without a cloud. He stayed like that for a while and then asked. ¡°But why are you so diligent?¡± ¡°It¡¯s an important project.¡± ¡°They all say it¡¯s a side project. It¡¯s uncertain too.¡± ¡°I think this project is going to be huge. You saw what the Apple guys wanted, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Kim Young-gil honestly felt like he was touching the elephant¡¯s leg. He couldn¡¯t show it in front of his junior, but he was frustrated inside. But he also had a desire to do it. He had never felt such a challenge before. He asked a rhetorical question as he was immersed in his thoughts. ¡°Is this how Park felt?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°No. Just, there¡¯s something like that.¡± Yoo-hyun saw his inner thoughts clearly. He was grateful to Kim Young-gil, who was passionate even in a difficult situation. And he was sure. ¡°You¡¯ll do well, sir.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°No. Just, there¡¯s something like that.¡± ¡°Pfft, kid.¡± In the near future, he would have to y a decisive role. Then he would surely spread his wings that he had hidden and fly high. He had the qualifications to do so. Kim Young-gil, the assistant manager who had no idea what Yoo-hyun was thinking, dusted off his butt and got up from his seat. ¡°Anyway, I¡¯ll count on you next time.¡± ¡°Yes. We have to nail it then.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do that.¡± He smiled and straightened his body. He didn¡¯t look tired at all. Yoo-hyun, who got up from his seat, picked up his bag that was on the bench. ¡°I¡¯ll carry your bag for you.¡± ¡°Why are you suddenly like this?¡± ¡°Buy me a meal.¡± ¡°Hahaha. Okay, okay. Let¡¯s go.¡± The faces of the two people walking on the street were filled with smiles. While Yoo-hyun was busy moving around, Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, was also busy without a break. After a few more trials and errors, he found his direction. Inside the office of his division. Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, had a serious expression on his face in front of the staff from the third part, Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, and Jo Chan-young, the executive director. He started his presentation with a stern voice. ¡°The project I propose is to apply the domestic touch panel used in color phones¡­¡± It was a practical project. It was about applying the innovative solution that was used in the existing color phones to other panels. Since the development team had already agreed, he was able to proceed with the work easily. It was also easy for the other part members to participate. There was no reason for Jo Chan-young, the executive director, to reject this project, which had low risk and high impact. Eventually, he gave his permission. ¡°Okay. That¡¯s good. The project will be carried out by the first part, right?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. We received all the technology transfer from the fourth part.¡± ¡°Color phones were also transferred from the third part to the first part, right?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± Park Seung-woo nodded and Jo Chan-young smiled. ¡°I guess we have to apply everything to the mobile business unit.¡± ¡°We will do that.¡± ¡°Look at that. Just by applying the color phone idea to other panels, you get this opportunity.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you. ¡°Choi, you did a good job too.¡± Jo Chan-young, who received Park Seung-woo¡¯s greeting, praised Choi Min-hee, the section chief, this time. It was an unusual thing, so Choi Min-hee quickly passed the ball to Park Seung-woo. ¡°No, it¡¯s all thanks to Park, the assistant manager.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to be humble. I know you worked hard behind the scenes.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s hear the thank you after hearing the good news.¡± ¡°Director, what is it¡­¡± Jo Chan-young threw a meaningful remark and everyone tilted their heads. Yoo-hyun was the only one who understood what he meant. It was something that didn¡¯t need to be said right now, so Yoo-hyun swallowed his answer. Surprises were important for good things. Jo Chan-young knew that too and changed the subject. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Oh, Park, how¡¯s the progress of the color phone?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s almost done. The product is doing well, and there¡¯s already talk of the next version.¡± ¡°The development guys must be crazy.¡± ¡°Yes. All the development staff are involved, and I¡¯m also following up.¡± Jo Chan-young nodded at Park Seung-woo¡¯s answer. ¡°See, if you had done the China thing, what would have happened to you?¡± ¡°Yes, director, thank you.¡± Park Seung-woo knew what that meant. -You¡¯re being considerate, director. You have to go to MBA in the second half of the year. Park Seung-woo, who recalled his conversation with Yoo-hyun a while ago, smiled faintly. He then looked at Yoo-hyun, who was sitting next to him. The junior guy gave him a thumbs up. Kid. Park Seung-woo, who gave a hollowugh, shook his head. The good news that Jo Chan-young mentioned was announced a few dayster. It was when Yoo-hyun was sitting in his seat and talking to Park Seung-woo, who was next to him. He heard Lee Chan-ho¡¯s fuss from behind. ¡°It¡¯s out, it¡¯s out.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°The promotion results.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± Park Seung-woo quickly brought up the content on his monitor. Yoo-hyun also sat down and checked the internal announcement. As he had heard, the promotion results were up. -LCD Business Unit Promotion Results. Mobile Product nning Team: Kim Hyun-min, director, Choi Min-hee, deputy manager, Kim Young-gil, section chief. There were many promotion candidates on the list. Among them, the ones that caught Yoo-hyun¡¯s eye were of course the same team, the same part people. Kim Hyun-min, the section chief who had been passed over for promotion for four years, was promoted to director. Choi Min-hee, the section chief, was promoted to deputy manager for her work on the Hyunil Automobile and color phone projects, as well as bing the part leader. It was a more shocking result because she had a gap in her career due to maternity leave. Kim Young-gil, the assistant manager, was promoted to section chief at the right time. It was when he was checking the content. Park Seung-woo, who was next to him, asked with a surprised expression. ¡°Hey, Yoo-hyun, did you see it?¡± ¡°Yes, I saw it. It seems like everyone in our part went up, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Cough. Isn¡¯t it amazing?¡± Half of the six part members were promoted. The people on the list were all promoted. Among them, Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager, who was not a promotion candidate, was also included. It was amazing. This was a different result from what Yoo-hyun remembered from the past. The perennial section chief became a director, the quitter was promoted, and the person who had been passed over for section chief promotion for two years was promoted on time. The center of all this was the color phone. Yoo-hyun passed the ball to Park Seung-woo. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to the color phone you did, sir.¡± ¡°I couldn¡¯t have done it without you.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s all thanks to you, sir.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not.¡± As the two were having an awkward conversation, Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, popped his head out from behind. ¡°What are you two doing,plimenting each other?¡± ¡°Team leader, congrattions.¡± ¡°Ahem. Thanks to you, I got on well. I¡¯ll buy you a meal once.¡± ¡°Hey, once is not enough.¡± ¡°Shh. I know, so be quiet. There must be a lot of people who are not happy.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, covered his lips with his index finger as he looked at Park Seung-woo. The other side of the partition was strangely quiet. Park Seung-woo, who realized the situation btedly, nodded quickly. ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± ¡°Oh, you two, did you check your email?¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°It should have arrived by now. You¡¯ll know when you see it.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, left a meaningful smile and left. Chapter 196: Chapter 196: Chapter 196 Yoo-hyun checked his email right away. There was one email. -Hansung Group Research and Development Award. Yoo-hyun Han. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun received a research and development award for his contribution to the color phone. The research and development award was not an easy one to get. The sry increase for one year was bigger than the prize money. If he was a candidate for promotion, he would have been promoted without question. Yet, this award went to a newbie who had not even received a personnel evaluation. No matter how talented he was, it was impossible without someone pushing him from behind. Park Seungwoo, the deputy, asked Yoo-hyun with a flustered expression. ¡°Huh. What is this? There is such an award?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right¡­¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, you too? You did well.¡± ¡°Deputy, thank you.¡± The research and development award went to Yoo-hyun and Park Seungwoo, the deputy. The award was too big to be given for working hard. This was an award that was hard to get even for the development team members who had worked for decades. Considering their careers, other members would have been greedy enough. Why did they do this much for him? Yoo-hyun worked hard, but people didn¡¯t know the process. Looking at the visible results, Yoo-hyun¡¯s portion of the work was small. That¡¯s why he didn¡¯t understand. Yoo-hyun got up to ask Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, when it was. Bang. A sound came from behind the partition. ¡°Damn.¡± Shin Chanyong, the senior, jumped up from his seat and went straight to the team leader¡¯s seat. Then he started to argue in a rough voice. ¡°Team leader, what is this?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Why did I lose to Choi, the senior? I have a better personnel evaluation.¡± Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, asked back in disbelief. ¡°Shin, senior, do you know Choi, the senior¡¯s evaluation?¡± ¡°There is no way he is better than me. He didn¡¯t do anything.¡± ¡°Heh. He didn¡¯t do anything¡­¡± Kim Hyunmin, the team leader,ughed sarcastically. It was then that Choi Kyunghyun, the leader of the second part, stopped Shin Chanyong, the senior. ¡°Hey. Shin, senior, stop it. You know this won¡¯t do you any good.¡± ¡°Leader, you too. You know how hard I worked.¡± ¡°But the project was canceled. There is nothing we can do.¡± ¡°Why? I worked hard.¡± The more he did, the more Shin Chanyong, the senior, resisted. -Do you know who the most foolish people are? The ones who brag about working hard on a project that didn¡¯t work. They are like losers in life. Yoo-hyun remembered what he had said in the past. Now Shin Chanyong, the senior, was getting back what he had said. It was an ironic situation. Then, Shin Chanyong, the senior, said as if he had made up his mind. ¡°I will move to another team if this goes on.¡± ¡°Calm down. Calm down and talkter.¡± Bang. ¡°That¡¯s it.¡± Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, tried to persuade him, but Shin Chanyong, the senior, kicked the team leader¡¯s desk and turned away. The mask of Shin Chanyong, the senior, who was selfish and cold in the past, was peeled off. Now he was just a childishpany employee. This behavior would be more poisonous ande back to him. What if it was Yoo-hyun? He wouldn¡¯t have done that, but he would have found anotherpromise. It was a situation that anyone could feel unfair, so he could have gotten enough rewards or other promises. But Shin Chanyong, the senior, kicked his own opportunity away. It was the most foolish thing to do. Park Seungwoo, the deputy, said with a pitying expression. ¡°Shin, senior, must have been very angry.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. There is nothing we can do.¡± ¡°Is that so? Anyway, you worked hard, but it¡¯s a shame.¡± ¡°How could I have known that HPDA3 would fail so badly.¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Yoo-hyun smiled faintly as he saw Park Seungwoo, the deputy, trailing off. ¡®Deputy, that could have been your situation.¡¯ Then he looked at Shin Chanyong, the senior¡¯s receding back. He couldn¡¯t be happier. The good news didn¡¯t stop there. A littleter, Hwang Dongsik, the deputy of the second part, handed Yoo-hyun a paper envelope. ¡°Yoo-hyun, do you have any mail?¡± ¡°Ah, thank you.¡± ¡°Do you have anything from San Francisco? Is it a promotional material?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Yoo-hyun tilted his head in wonder as he looked at the mail address. He was more puzzled after checking the sender¡¯s name. Yoo-hyun tore open the paper envelope he had received. There was a stiff paper inside. The content was long, but the core was simple. -Airbnb Steve Han, 5 percent stake acquisition. It was not an official document yet. Still, Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t help but know what it meant. Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia founded Airbnb, and they wanted to transfer 5 percent of their stake to Yoo-hyun. Why? ¡°¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun stared nkly, Park Seungwoo, the deputy, leaned his head and asked. ¡°Huh? Where did you invest?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then what is Airbnb?¡± ¡°That is¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun was about to open his mouth, Kim Younggil, the senior, who appeared from behind, was faster. ¡°Huh? Yoo-hyun, aren¡¯t they the ones you met when you went on a business trip to San Francisco?¡± Yoo-hyun quickly checked his email. He had received one email. -Hansung Group Research and Development Award. Employee Yoo-hyun Han. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun had won a research and development award for his role in the color phone project. It was not an easy award to get. The sry increase for one year was more valuable than the prize money. If he had been a candidate for promotion, he would have been promoted for sure. But this award went to a newbie who had not even received a personnel evaluation yet. No matter how talented he was, it was impossible without someone backing him up from behind. Park Seungwoo, the deputy, asked Yoo-hyun with a flustered expression. ¡°Wow. What is this? There is such an award?¡± ¡°I know, right¡­¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, you too? You did well.¡± ¡°Deputy, thank you.¡± The research and development award went to Yoo-hyun and Park Seungwoo, the deputy. The award was too generous for their hard work. It was an award that was hard to get even for the development team members who had worked for decades. Considering their careers, other members could have been envious enough. Why did they do so much for him? Yoo-hyun had worked hard, but people didn¡¯t know the process. Looking at the visible results, Yoo-hyun¡¯s contribution was small. That¡¯s why he didn¡¯t understand. Yoo-hyun got up to ask Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, about it. That was when he heard a bang from behind the partition. ¡°Damn.¡± Shin Chanyong, the senior, jumped up from his seat and stormed to the team leader¡¯s seat. Then he started to argue in a rough voice. ¡°Team leader, what is this?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Why did I lose to Choi, the senior? I have a better personnel evaluation.¡± Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, asked back in disbelief. ¡°Shin, senior, do you know Choi, the senior¡¯s evaluation?¡± ¡°There is no way he is better than me. He didn¡¯t do anything.¡± ¡°Heh. He didn¡¯t do anything¡­¡± Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, scoffed. That was when Choi Kyunghyun, the leader of the second part, stopped Shin Chanyong, the senior. ¡°Hey. Shin, senior, stop it. You know this won¡¯t do you any good.¡± ¡°Leader, you too. You know how hard I worked.¡± ¡°But the project was canceled. There is nothing we can do.¡± ¡°Why? I worked hard.¡± The more he did, the more Shin Chanyong, the senior, resisted. -Do you know who the most foolish people are? The ones who brag about working hard on a project that didn¡¯t work. They are like losers in life. Yoo-hyun remembered what he had said in the past. Now Shin Chanyong, the senior, was getting back what he had said. It was an ironic situation. Then, Shin Chanyong, the senior, said as if he had made up his mind. ¡°I will move to another team if this goes on.¡± ¡°Calm down. Calm down and talkter.¡± Bang. ¡°That¡¯s it.¡± Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, tried to persuade him, but Shin Chanyong, the senior, kicked the team leader¡¯s desk and turned away. The mask of Shin Chanyong, the senior, who was selfish and cold in the past, was peeled off. Now he was just a childishpany employee. This behavior would be more harmful ande back to him. What if it was Yoo-hyun? He wouldn¡¯t have done that, but he would have found anotherpromise. It was a situation that anyone could feel unfair, so he could have gotten enough rewards or other promises. But Shin Chanyong, the senior, kicked his own opportunity away. It was the most foolish thing to do. Park Seungwoo, the deputy, said with a pitying expression. ¡°Shin, senior, must have been very angry.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. There is nothing we can do.¡± ¡°Is that so? Anyway, you worked hard, but it¡¯s a shame.¡± ¡°How could I have known that HPDA3 would fail so badly.¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Yoo-hyun smiled faintly as he saw Park Seungwoo, the deputy, trailing off. ¡®Deputy, that could have been your situation.¡¯ Then he looked at Shin Chanyong, the senior¡¯s receding back. He couldn¡¯t be happier. The good news didn¡¯t stop there. A littleter, Hwang Dongsik, the deputy of the second part, handed Yoo-hyun a paper envelope. ¡°Yoo-hyun, do you have any mail?¡± ¡°Ah, thank you.¡± ¡°Do you have anything from San Francisco? Is it a promotional material?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Yoo-hyun tilted his head in wonder as he looked at the mail address. He was more puzzled after checking the sender¡¯s name. Yoo-hyun tore open the paper envelope he had received. There was a stiff paper inside. The content was long, but the core was simple. -Airbnb Steve Han, 5 percent stake acquisition. It was not an official document yet. Still, Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t help but know what it meant. Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia founded Airbnb, and they wanted to transfer 5 percent of their stake to Yoo-hyun. Why? ¡°¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun stared nkly, Park Seungwoo, the deputy, leaned his head and asked. ¡°Huh? Where did you invest?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then what is Airbnb?¡± ¡°That is¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun was about to open his mouth, Kim Younggil, the senior, who appeared from behind, was faster. ¡°Huh? Yoo-hyun, aren¡¯t they the ones you met when you went on a business trip to San Francisco?¡± ¡°Yes, they are.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the story?¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s like this¡­¡± Kim Younggil, the senior, told them what had happened at that time. Park Seungwoo, the deputy, nodded his head with interest and said casually. ¡°So, you advised them and they started a business, right?¡± ¡°Not really. They were nning to do it anyway.¡± ¡°Anyway, they were grateful and sent you this?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± It was an unbelievable thing. But Park Seungwoo, the deputy, didn¡¯t know the value of it. ¡°Are you feeling burdened?¡± ¡°A little.¡± ¡°Hey, only one percent of the ventures in the US survive. And it¡¯s only 5 percent of the stake. Don¡¯t worry. I know because I¡¯ve done stocks¡­¡± Yoo-hyun ignored his words. 5 percent of the stake. In ten years, it would be a huge amount of 1.5 trillion won. The Airbnb founders didn¡¯t know the value of it either, so they gave it away like this. Swish. Yoo-hyun looked at the note that was enclosed with the paper. -We want to share the great sess of Airbnb with you. From your friends ¡®Brian & Joe¡¯. It was an answer to the note that Yoo-hyun had left at the end of his trip to San Francisco. Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes trembled slightly. He was more grateful for their hearts than the money. It was a miraculous thing that a small act of kindness had brought. There was so much good news that the part atmosphere was great. The members of the third part and Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, gathered in the conference room on another floor. It felt like old times. Park Seungwoo, the deputy, joked. ¡°Team leader, you¡¯ve been neglecting our parttely, haven¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Neglecting? I¡¯m taking care of you like this. Look. Kim, senior, can¡¯t say anything.¡± ¡°Team leader, thank you.¡± Kim Younggil, the senior, still bowed his head in awe. Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, smiled and nodded. ¡°Thank the deputy.¡± ¡°Deputy, thank you.¡± ¡°I did well thanks to you too.¡± ¡°Quiet. How about dinner today?¡± In a warm atmosphere, Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, summed up the situation. At that moment, Kim Younggil, the senior, said. ¡°I¡¯ll pay for the dinner as a celebration of my promotion.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ll pay for it as a celebration of bing the best employee in charge.¡± Lee Chanho raised his hand topete. Kim Hyunmin, the team leader,ughed at the two people¡¯s ridiculous expressions. ¡°Howe there are only people who want to pay here? Anyway, you¡¯re all going, right?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Everyone agreed. Yoo-hyun also answered happily. They were chatting Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Chapter 197 Yoo-hyun ran like crazy as soon as he got off the bus. He arrived at Saebit Hospital, located in the downtown area of his hometown. He went straight to the ward that his father had told him. The surgery was already over. As he opened the door with a bang, he saw a four-bed room. His mother was in the corner by the window. The other beds were all empty. ¡°Mom.¡± ¡°Oh, you¡¯re here?¡± His mother tried to get up in her patient gown as Yoo-hyun approached. Yoo-hyun stopped her and sat down, holding her hand. His mother¡¯s hand looked unusually small. ¡°Mom, just lie down.¡± ¡°Okay, okay. I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Sorry for what? Are you okay?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°Why did you push yourself? You should have gone to the hospital sooner.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t know.¡± Yoo-hyun resented his mother for not taking care of herself. At the same time, he felt relieved. It was really fortunate. Then he noticed the people around him. As Yoo-hyun got up, catching his breath, his father said. ¡°Yoo-hyun, don¡¯t worry. Mom is fine.¡± ¡°Yes, dad. Thank you.¡± ¡°Thank thisdy here.¡± His father gestured to the donutdy. Yoo-hyun greeted her sincerely. ¡°Auntie, thank you so much.¡± As Yoo-hyun bowed, the donutdy waved her hand. ¡°What are you thanking me for? I didn¡¯t do anything. Everyone helped.¡± Behind her, there were somedies he had seen at the market. They were all grateful. Yoo-hyun bowed again. ¡°Thank you very much.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it.¡± ¡°Really. We just made a phone call.¡± They were all people who had closed their shops toe. He couldn¡¯t help but appreciate their hearts. A few momentster, the nurse who was checking the IV in his mother¡¯s arm summed up the situation. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry. The surgery went well, and she¡¯ll recover in three days.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee. But you have a lot of visitors. Your patient must be popr.¡± The nurse joked, and his mother squinted her eyes in embarrassment. ¡°I know. Thank you all.¡± ¡°Thank you? Get well soon.¡± ¡°Right. We¡¯re all from the same neighborhood.¡± The marketdies answered warmly, and his mother said apologetically. ¡°You must be busy. You can go now.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a busy time anyway. We¡¯ll stay a little longer and go.¡± The donutdy took over. Rattle. The door opened, and a man¡¯s voice was heard. ¡°Kim Yeonhee, patient. Where are you?¡± ¡°Here.¡± Yoo-hyun stood up and raised his hand. The man handed him a huge fruit basket. ¡°Delivery for you.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s from Hansung Electronics Product nning Team. We wish you a speedy recovery.¡± ¡°¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun received the fruit basket, the delivery man said loudly. Yoo-hyun looked at the basket in a daze. It was a really huge basket. -Wishing a speedy recovery to Han Yoo-hyun¡¯s mother. From Hansung Electronics Product nning Team. There was arge lettering on a pink ribbon. The delivery man left with a cheerful mood, as if he hadpleted his mission. Then, the nurse said incredulously. ¡°That¡¯s the biggest fruit basket I¡¯ve ever seen.¡± ¡°I know¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was also dumbfounded. His mother¡¯s friends were amazed and talked. ¡°Hansung is different.¡± ¡°Yeonhee, you¡¯re lucky.¡± ¡°But why did they send fruit when your stomach hurts?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a gesture, don¡¯t question it.¡± His mother checked the message on the fruit basket and looked very grateful. She asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°Are they the ones you told me about?¡± ¡°Yes, mom.¡± ¡°Thank you very much.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you so much.¡± His father also looked proud and patted Yoo-hyun on the back. ¡°Thepany people are very kind.¡± ¡°Yes, dad¡­¡± On the other hand, Yoo-hyun felt conflicted. It wasn¡¯t because he felt awkward receiving their care. He regretted raising his voice at the end. They just asked to take care of him. He barely calmed his mind and smiled, opening the fruit basket. There were all kinds of fruits. ¡°Have some of these.¡± ¡°Oh, can I?¡± The donutdy asked, and his mother said with a smile. ¡°Of course. I can¡¯t eat them even if I want to.¡± ¡°Shall I taste one?¡± ¡°We don¡¯t have these in our store.¡± ¡°I know. These are all imported, right?¡± The marketdies picked up the fruits with bright faces. There were a lot of fruits that were hard to eat. Leaving them behind, Yoo-hyun quietly went out of the ward. He called Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, right away. ¡°Team leader, this is Yoo-hyun.¡± -Why are you calling me? Don¡¯t worry about it and take care of your mother. ¡°Thank you.¡± -What are you thanking me for? That¡¯s it. Hang up. It wasn¡¯t even a phone call. The call ended in 10 seconds. Beep. Beep. Soon, messages came in. -You have minus leave, so rest until your mother recovers. -I¡¯m d, really. Take good care of your mother. Don¡¯t worry about thepany. After Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, Choi Minhee, the deputy manager, also sent a text. -Yoo-hyun, you don¡¯t have toe to the office. I¡¯ll cover everything for you. -We¡¯ll have a team dinner when youe, so don¡¯t worry. Take good care of your mother. -I have to visit your mother, but I¡¯m sorry I can¡¯t go right now. I¡¯ll send you my heart. Park Seungwoo, the assistant manager, Kim Younggil, the manager, and Lee Chanho were the same. They all sent messages as soon as they finished talking to Kim Hyunmin, the team leader. They were so worried that they couldn¡¯t even send messages. He was truly grateful for their hearts. Yoo-hyun looked at the messages for a long time. Thedies had left, and the ward was quiet. Then, the ward door opened quietly. This time, it was Kim Hyunsu who came in. Yoo-hyun, who was talking with his mother, was surprised and asked. ¡°Hyunsu, how did you know¡­?¡± ¡°Sorry. I¡¯mte, right? I heard about it a while ago, but I just moved.¡± ¡°Sorry for what? Hey, you have to run your car center in broad daylight.¡± ¡°I can close it for a while.¡± He said casually and greeted his mother. ¡°Mom, this is Hyunsu.¡± ¡°Yes, Hyunsu, long time no see.¡± ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s really nothing. Thank you.¡± ¡°Thank you for what? I had toe.¡± Kim Hyunsu treated Yoo-hyun¡¯s mother as if she was his own. They looked very warm as they chatted. His father, who met Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes, nodded with a smile. Rattle. A littleter, the door opened again. This time, it was Kang Junki and Ha Junseok. The two guys who were in totally different ces came in at the perfect timing. Yoo-hyun was surprised and greeted them before they ran over to his mother and asked how she was. ¡°Mom.¡± ¡°Are you okay?¡± Kang Junki grabbed his mother¡¯s hand, and Ha Junseok stuck close to her and made a fuss. His mother smiled and said. ¡°Junki and Junseok, right? Long time no see.¡± ¡°Yes. I came toote. Ugh. I¡¯m sorry.¡± Kang Junki bowed his head deeply, and his mother waved her hand. ¡°No, no. Are you healthy?¡± ¡°Yes, of course. I¡¯m very strong.¡± Kang Junki flexed his arm and answered. Ha Junseok, who was next to him, followed suit and took off his jumper, pretending to show off his physique. ¡°Me too. As long as you¡¯re healthy, mom.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun spat out augh. At the same time, he felt grateful. One of them came from Seoul, and the other from Ulsan. They had closed their work and came right away. He was thankful, but his mother had to rest. Yoo-hyun pulled the two guys away for now. ¡°Hey, mom needs to rest.¡± ¡°Oops. I got carried away by the joy of seeing you.¡± ¡°No. Thank you so much.¡± His mother smiled at Kang Junki¡¯s words. His father, who was next to her, said. ¡°Yoo-hyun, mom is fine now, so spend some time with your friends.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯ll stay here.¡± ¡°No. I finished my work early today, so I¡¯ll be here. Go and have some food.¡± His mother agreed with his father¡¯s words. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you don¡¯t have toe. Spend some time with your friends. You came from far away.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll go out for a while ande back.¡± ¡°Okay. Have a good time.¡± He couldn¡¯t refuse all the time, so Yoo-hyun said goodbye and left. When he closed the ward door, he saw his father sitting in Yoo-hyun¡¯s seat. The two people who were sitting close and chatting looked nice. Yoo-hyun, who came out to the hallway, thanked his friends again. ¡°Thank you foring when you¡¯re busy.¡± ¡°Thank you for what? I came because I had some free time.¡± Ha Junseok answered Kang Junki¡¯s words. ¡°Me too. I have to take a vacation at times like this. But how¡¯s Hyunsu¡¯s car center?¡± He worried about Kim Hyunsu. ¡°What do you mean? I can close it for a day, what¡¯s the big deal.¡± Kim Hyunsu answered at that moment. Beep. His phone rang. He hung up a few times, but the bell rang again, so Kim Hyunsu answered the phone. ¡°Yes, yes. I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m not open today.¡± It was obviously a call about the car center. Kim Hyunsu apologized to the caller and came over with a hidden expression. Kang Junki asked him. ¡°Hyunsu, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°Hey, is there a problem with the car center? Go and check it out.¡± Kim Hyunsu hesitated for a moment at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, but eventually asked for their understanding. ¡°Sorry, but then I¡¯ll have to leave today. See you next time.¡± Then Kang Junki came up with a suitable solution. ¡°Where are you going alone? We can go to the car center.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Why? We can have fun there.¡± Kim Hyunsu was dumbfounded, but Yoo-hyun led the mood. ¡°Yeah. The lounge there is nice. How about we have some frozen food there for a change?¡± ¡°Sounds good. Hyunsu, do you have a microwave in the lounge?¡± ¡°Well, I do, but¡­¡± Kim Hyunsu trailed off as Kang Junki agreed. While he was hesitating, Ha Junseok settled the situation as if it was already decided. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Yoo-hyun¡¯s mother is sick, so we won¡¯t drink. We¡¯ll clean up after ourselves.¡± He also suggested an additional option. ¡°I¡¯ll help you with some work. We¡¯re friends, right?¡± ¡°That won¡¯t help.¡± ¡°It will. There¡¯s nothing you can¡¯t do.¡± With their encouragement, the next destination was Kim Hyunsu¡¯s car center. The sun hadn¡¯t set yet. It was rare to close the car center early on weekdays. That meant Kim Hyunsu had pushed himself to see Yoo-hyun¡¯s mother. Was that why? There were a lot of cars waiting in front of the closed car center. ¡°Hey, there he is. Young boss, fix this puncture for me.¡± ¡°Me too. I¡¯ve been waiting for a long time.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± ¡°Yes, yes. I¡¯ll open the door soon.¡± Kim Hyunsu was surprised to see the cars lined up. He hurriedly ran into the car center and opened the door. Chapter 198: Chapter 198: Chapter 198 Kim Hyunsoo checked the cars one by one. ¡°It¡¯s a t tire. It looks like there¡¯s a nail in it.¡± ¡°I knew it. I heard a loud pop and then the air went out. Can you fix it quickly?¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll do it as fast as I can.¡± He moved busily. But he was short-handed. For some reason, more cars kepting in. His friends rolled up their sleeves and helped him. ¡°Please line up here¡­¡± ¡°Yes. Here¡­¡± It was clumsy, but they managed to handle the customers. Kim Hyunsoo, who was sweating profusely, said. ¡°Take a break now. You guys can¡¯t fix it.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll still watch your back.¡± ¡°No, really. I¡¯m fine.¡± Kim Hyunsoo shook his head and Yoo-hyun asked him. ¡°Are they all ts? Same reason?¡± ¡°Yeah. It seems like there¡¯s a nail in it. I don¡¯t know why this is happening.¡± ¡°Did a truck drop a pile of nails somewhere?¡± Kang Junki asked with a puzzled look. It wasn¡¯t an impossible scenario, but someone should have mentioned it. But no one knew the reason. It was likely that the cause was not visible to the eye. Yoo-hyun thought for a moment and said. ¡°Hyunsoo, I¡¯ll go check something out front.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, okay. Take a break.¡± ¡°Where are you going? I¡¯ll go with you.¡± As Yoo-hyun tried to move, Kang Junki followed him. Ha Junseok was about to get up, but Yoo-hyun quickly directed the traffic. ¡°Then, Junki, youe with me. Junseok, watch Hyunsoo.¡± ¡°Are you going to have fun?¡± ¡°Do you think so?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled at Ha Junseok and walked away. Kang Junki asked Yoo-hyun, who was walking fast. ¡°Yoo-hyun, where are you going?¡± ¡°I have something to check. Junki, don¡¯t you think it¡¯s strange?¡± Yoo-hyun maintained his pace and told Kang Junki his thoughts. ¡°What is?¡± ¡°There are too many cars with t tires. Something smells fishy.¡± There is no effect without a cause. Whether they stepped on a nail or got torn by something, the cars had t tires because of some reason. So they flocked to the nearest car center, Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s. It was an unnatural phenomenon. Kang Junki still tilted his head. ¡°So?¡± ¡°Just follow me. I think someone nailed the road.¡± ¡°Why would they do that¡­? Wait. Could it be?¡± ¡°Did you catch on?¡± ¡°Is this some psycho¡¯s doing?¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head vigorously as he walked. They followed the road and reached an intersection. Yoo-hyun stood at the narrow alley that led to Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s car center. If someone targeted Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s car center, they would most likely choose this road. ¡°Junki, look for nails on the road.¡± ¡°Are they here? How do you know?¡± ¡°Just look.¡± Yoo-hyun moved quickly and scanned the road. His eyes stopped at the yellow-painted speed bump. At the end of the speed bump, there was a nail cleverly inserted. Kang Junki clicked his tongue. ¡°Crazy. They really did it on purpose.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s hide for now.¡± If Yoo-hyun¡¯s guess was right, the target was Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s car center. Then the culprit would surely show up at the scene. Why? Because it was natural to pretend to be a victim and use the car center owner of the crime. Of course, there were other possibilities, but Yoo-hyun was confident. He had a good intuition for this area, having seen too many scammers and thugstely. Kang Junki, who was hiding behind a pile of rocks on the roadside, asked. ¡°How long are we going to stay here?¡± ¡°Shh.¡± ¡°Wow, they¡¯re here?¡± It was when Yoo-hyun put his index finger on his lips. A blue sedan wasing down the road. It was noticeably slow, so it caught their eye. Yoo-hyun took out his phone and recorded a video. Kang Junki also saw that and took out his phone. The blue car passed the speed bump and then backed up. Anyone could see that it was strange. But for some reason, it didn¡¯t work out, and the man in the passenger seat stuck his head out of the window. He waved his hand and signaled. ¡°Hey, move over a bit. More, more.¡± The car moved to the side and then went forward again. But it didn¡¯t fit again, and the man was annoyed. ¡°What¡¯s this, the nail doesn¡¯t catch easily.¡± They repeated this process several times. Psssh. Finally, the tire popped, and the blue car moved smoothly to Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s car center. Yoo-hyun spat out augh. It was too clumsy even for a staged act. Kang Junki asked incredulously. ¡°Why are they doing that?¡± ¡°It¡¯s one of two things. Money or a rival business.¡± ¡°Damn, is that what it was? This neighborhood is full of trouble, really. Hey, let¡¯s go.¡± As Kang Junki btedly understood, Yoo-hyun had already run to the front. Kang Junki also ran after him. When Yoo-hyun arrived, the three men who were in the blue car had already gotten out. They looked like thugs, with their swaggering attitude. Howe the thugs all looked like they were ying Go-Stop, with their obvious signs. The skinny thug, the fat thug, and the bald thug. The skinny one yelled loudly. ¡°Damn. Who nailed the road?¡± His voice was so loud that the people who were waiting for their tires to be fixed turned their heads. ¡°They nailed the road?¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°I see.¡± The fact that there was a nail on the road was not a light matter. They were all victims. The skinny thug¡¯s eyes turned to Kim Hyunsoo. He opened his mouth with a sneering face. ¡°Oh, look at that? The car center owner is here¡­¡± ¡°The culprit who nailed the road was here.¡± At the same time, Yoo-hyun cut off his words and stepped forward. The skinny thug¡¯s face twisted and he shouted. ¡°What the hell is this?¡± ¡°What do you mean, this is the person who came to catch the trash who nailed the road.¡± ¡°What did you say? You bastard.¡± The skinny thug¡¯s pupils shook. The people¡¯s eyes were already gathered. He looked nervous. Yoo-hyun spoke calmly but firmly. ¡°Why are you doing this?¡± ¡°You crazy. What are you talking about? I¡¯m the victim.¡± ¡°What? Don¡¯t you know there¡¯s a CCTV at the intersection ahead? Let¡¯s check it out.¡± Yoo-hyun spoke more harshly, not letting go of the skinny thug¡¯s arm. Of course, there was no CCTV, but he took a picture. That remark changed the skinny thug¡¯s attitude. ¡°You bastard, do you want to die?¡± ¡°Tsk tsk. These thugs. Junseok, call the police.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, okay.¡± As Yoo-hyun spoke bluntly, Ha Junseok, who was nkly watching, moved immediately. Kang Junki, who camete, and Kim Hyunsoo, who was watching the situation, had bewildered expressions. In the meantime, the remaining thugs exchanged nces quickly. It was amon pattern when they were caught off guard. He was sick of seeing it too much. Then, the fat thug and the bald thug showed their true colors. ¡°Hey, do you want to close your business? How can you do this to your customers?¡± ¡°This car center is totally conscienceless.¡± They were perfectly in sync. ¡°Aah.¡± Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun twisted the skinny thug¡¯s arm behind his back. ¡°Is it money, or are you a trashy car center owner like him?¡± ¡°Where did this bastarde from?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s talk when the policee. I have all the evidence photos.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Was it because Yoo-hyun hit the mark? The thugs¡¯ faces hardened in an instant. Buzz buzz. The atmosphere was not good. The people murmured and med the thugs. The choice they made here was obvious. It was to run away. And they tried to run away, leaving their colleague who just fell to the ground. ¡°Aaah.¡± Yoo-hyunid the skinny thug on the ground and twisted his arm behind his back. ¡°Run.¡± ¡°Damn. Let¡¯s go together.¡± The two thugs disappeared like crazy. Yoo-hyun just smiled. If he caught this guy, catching those guys was a piece of cake. He had no reason to cause more trouble for Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s car center. But Yoo-hyun¡¯s n was twisted in a few seconds. When the two thugs tried to get into the blue sedan, Kang Junki appeared out of nowhere and blocked them with his arms. ¡°Where are you running to?¡± ¡°What the hell, who is this kid?¡± Thud. The fat thug pushed him and Kang Junki rolled on the ground. ¡°Uaaah.¡± Then, Ha Junseok flew in and kicked the fat thug¡¯s back. Puff. ¡°Don¡¯t touch my friend. Uaaah.¡± Even Kim Hyunsoo joined in. The car center turned into a mess in an instant. Yoo-hyun sighed and twisted the skinny thug¡¯s arm harder. ¡°Ha. Really.¡± ¡°Uaaaah.¡± As the skinny thug fell to the ground, Yoo-hyun headed to the fight. A whileter. Yoo-hyun¡¯s friends and the thugs were lined up at the police station. The thugs had a pitiful expression, unlike before. ¡°We didn¡¯t do anything wrong.¡± ¡°What? You didn¡¯t do anything wrong? You got caught doing the same thing in another neighborhoodst time.¡± ¡°So what? Do you think the democratic police should suspect first? I¡¯ll call awyer.¡± Smack. ¡°Call, kid.¡± ¡°Ah, really.¡± ¡°Who¡¯s the car center owner you¡¯re working for this time?¡± ¡°Stop it.¡± The thugs shouted. Whether they did or not, the police hit the thugs¡¯ heads with newspapers. He nced at Yoo-hyun and his friends. ¡°These guys look familiar too¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun and his friends swallowed their saliva. It was because they had been sitting in the same ce a few months ago. Back then, they were drunk and sprawled on the street and came to the police station. The police, who scanned Yoo-hyun¡¯s face with a fierce look, pped. ¡°Ah, the fatigue recovery drink fromst time.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, yes. Hahaha.¡± As Yoo-hyun scratched his head, the police said bluntly. ¡°Youe here often.¡± ¡°I guess so.¡± Yoo-hyun had nothing to say. The police smiled and asked curiously. ¡°But why are you guys fine? Didn¡¯t you fight together?¡± ¡°They hit us first. Look here.¡± Kang Junki showed his bruised arm and made a sad face. It was obviously an act, so his friends lowered their heads. But the police¡¯s sympathetic voice continued. ¡°That¡¯s too bad¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯re really hurt¡­¡± The thugs¡¯ints came from behind, but the police ignored them. He went to the fridge and brought a fatigue recovery drink. ¡°Drink one each.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°The world gives back what you give.¡± At the police¡¯s smile, Yoo-hyun looked at his friends. Then, they smiled and shouted at the same time. ¡°We¡¯ll drink well.¡± It felt like he learned a life lesson in a strange ce. Chapter 199: Chapter 199: Chapter 199 It was already dark when he left the police station. Yoo-hyun had a light dinner with his friends and then went back to the hospital where his mother was admitted. His father was still keeping watch in the ward, and his younger sister Han Jae Hee was also there. His mother greeted him with a cheerful expression. ¡°Did you have fun with your friends?¡± ¡°Yes, I had a lot of fun.¡± Yoo-hyun answered sweetly to his mother¡¯s question. Sometimes, a white lie was necessary. That¡¯s when his sister asked him without any tact. ¡°Brother, your fist looks scraped. What happened?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, this? I guess I scraped it a bit.¡± ¡°What¡¯s that on your clothes? Where did you roll around?¡± She should have stopped by now, but Han Jae Hee was persistent. She really showed her true colors when she drank. Yoo-hyun tried tough it off awkwardly. ¡°No, nothing like that. Hahaha.¡± ¡°Brother, did you¡­¡± ¡°Ah, Jae Hee, hold on a second.¡± ¡°Why are you like this? Hmph.¡± When that didn¡¯t work, Yoo-hyun finally covered his sister¡¯s mouth. Then he smiled as if nothing was wrong and said. ¡°Father, mother, excuse me for a moment. I need to talk to Jae Hee for a bit.¡± ¡°Go ahead. Don¡¯t be too hard on her.¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun let go of his hand, Han Jae Hee shouted. ¡°Dad, why do I have to get scolded?¡± ¡°Hey, be quiet.¡± ¡°Hmph. What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Yoo-hyun quickly covered his sister¡¯s mouth again and dragged her out. Han Jae Hee crossed her arms and looked at Yoo-hyun in the hallway. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re going to talk about graduation again.¡± ¡°That too.¡± ¡°I¡¯m working hard, you know.¡± ¡°I know.¡± He had heard that she was working hard. But what should he talk about? He had pulled her out impulsively to cover up, but he couldn¡¯t think of anything to say. ¡°What is it? Spit it out.¡± ¡°Um¡­¡± ¡°Be honest. Brother, you got into a fight today, didn¡¯t you?¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head at Han Jae Hee¡¯s question. ¡°Huh? No, not at all.¡± ¡°Come on, I can tell just by looking at you.¡± She had a surprisingly sharp eye. Yoo-hyun looked at his sister in wonder. A name popped into his head. The name he had thought of when he faced the thugs at the gym a while ago. ¡°Ah, right. I remembered the name.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°The Yang guy I told you about.¡± ¡°Not that again?¡± Yoo-hyun said with a stern expression to Han Jae Hee who was fuming. ¡°Yang Woo Chan, that bastard.¡± ¡°Gasp.¡± ¡°You know him, right?¡± ¡°Gulp.¡± It was obvious. Han Jae Hee knew Yang Woo Chan without even looking at her face. Yoo-hyun pressed his sister. ¡°Hey, tell me.¡± ¡°Well, I know¡­ I know him.¡± ¡°Never get involved with him. He¡¯s a total piece of trash.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Han Jae Hee blinked her eyes as Yoo-hyun spoke harshly. She seemed to be confused by the sudden turn of events. She regained her senses and asked. ¡°But how do you know him?¡± ¡°Hey, that¡¯s not important right now.¡± Yoo-hyun ignored his sister¡¯s words that came in. Fortunately, Han Jae Hee¡¯s expression wasn¡¯t good when she thought of Yang Woo Chan, so Yoo-hyun was relieved for now. But he was still worried about one thing. His sister¡¯s husband in the past was a very mean guy. ¡°Anyway, be careful. He might try something.¡± ¡°No way. He wouldn¡¯t.¡± ¡°Call me if you notice anything suspicious.¡± ¡°That¡¯s ridiculous.¡± Han Jae Hee shook her head vigorously. But Yoo-hyun wasn¡¯t reassured. ¡°Just let him try.¡± He was ready to make him pay. Thankfully, his mother¡¯s condition improved quickly. She had no postoperativeplications, so she wanted to be discharged as soon as possible. Yoo-hyun tried to dissuade her a little. ¡°Why don¡¯t you rest a bit more?¡± ¡°People will talk if I stay in the ward for something like this.¡± ¡°But take care of yourself.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. This won¡¯t happen again.¡± Yoo-hyun hugged his mother lightly. A warm warmth was conveyed. He was d he could face her like this. Now it was time for Yoo-hyun to go. This time, his father drove him to the bus stop. It felt fresh to ride in a truck. His father said as he stopped in front of the bus stop. ¡°Are you going?¡± ¡°Yes, father. Aren¡¯t you sorry you couldn¡¯t have a drink?¡± He felt a bit empty. ¡°Let¡¯s drink together next time.¡± ¡°Sure thing.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled along with his father. He was about to board the bus after buying a ticket. His father¡¯s voice stopped him. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes, father.¡± His father looked at him with deep eyes. He seemed to have something to say, so Yoo-hyun met his gaze. ¡°Your colleagues are really nice people. Thank them for me.¡± ¡°Of course. I will.¡± ¡°Have fun at work.¡± ¡°Yes. Father, take care.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed and got on the bus. He saw his father¡¯s back through the window. ¡®I will do that.¡¯ Yoo-hyun vowed again. Time passed and it was finally time to finalize the project. For that, Yoo-hyun and Kim Young Gil, the manager, headed to Ulsan again. An open meeting room was set up in the corridor of the Ulsan 4th factory. Yoo-hyun sat side by side with Kim Young Gil at the four-person table. Across from them was Yoon Ki Choon, a senior researcher (same rank as manager) from the Preceding Product Team 2nd Part. He was a man with a narrow face and buttonhole-sized eyes. ¡°How did you organize it?¡± He said after listening to Kim Young Gil¡¯s exnation. ¡°You did a good job. This should pass today.¡± ¡°Is that okay?¡± ¡°Sure. It¡¯s okay or not. Don¡¯t forget this is my idea.¡± ¡°Yes, of course. And this friend did a lot of work on the organization.¡± Kim Young Gil praised Yoo-hyun. ¡°Hehe. Yoo-hyun, you did well too. I heard you¡¯re a newbie, but you¡¯re pretty good.¡± ¡°Thank you. You helped me a lot, senior.¡± ¡°Hehehe.¡± Yoon Ki Choonughed at Yoo-hyun¡¯s pleasant words. Yoo-hyun recalled his past dispatch. -We¡¯re both men, right? Let¡¯s not touch each other and get along well. He was the type who clearly distinguished between his side and the other side. He excluded Yoo-hyun, who was dispatched, from the group because he belonged to a different part. To be honest, Yoo-hyun wanted that too, so they could both win. He didn¡¯t have much memory of him because he looked at him from a distance. He only knew that he was in charge of the panel side and that he was quite popr in the team. But. He didn¡¯t have a good image for sure. He smiled for a while and then asked Kim Young Gil. ¡°Everything is good, but what about the part you mentioned before?¡± ¡°The Future Product Research Institute thing?¡± ¡°Yeah. Those people are so prickly, you know.¡± ¡°If the person in charge agrees, I think we can use the line. I¡¯ve already got the operation schedule.¡± ¡°Can I see it?¡± Yoon Ki Choon nodded at Kim Young Gil¡¯s words. ¡°Yes, of course.¡± ¡°Hmm, good.¡± Yoon Ki Choon also nodded and dug deeper. He didn¡¯t need to know all this at this point. ¡°And this is¡­¡± ¡°Yes. This is the countermeasure for this part¡­¡± But Kim Young Gil answered sincerely. He was the only person who actively stepped forward from the development team. He also received a lot of help along the way, so he wanted to tell him more. Yoon Ki Choon, who was listening to the exnation, tilted his head and asked. ¡°Did you prepare a backup n for the panel side? This is not easy, you know.¡± ¡°Yes. The panel part is¡­¡± Then, Yoo-hyun kicked Kim Young Gil¡¯s foot. Kim Young Gil, who paused for a moment, looked at Yoo-hyun. ¡®It¡¯s better not to say this.¡¯ Kim Young Gil read Yoo-hyun¡¯s small gesture and quickly changed his words. ¡°Yes. As you said, it wasn¡¯t easy.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sure it wasn¡¯t.¡± ¡°Yes. I think I¡¯ll need a lot of help from you, senior.¡± ¡°Sure, sure. Don¡¯t worry. Then, prepare well for the presentation.¡± Yoon Ki Choon¡¯s expression changed to a slightly disappointed one. He got up from his seat. He was about to turn around when he said. ¡°Ah, the new person in charge is pretty scary. You should know that.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± ¡°Hehe. What can I do? See youter.¡± ¡°Please take a look.¡± ¡°Hehehe.¡± Yoon Ki Choon left augh and got up from his seat. The artificialughter that had been going on since before irritated Yoo-hyun. After Yoon Ki Choon left, Kim Young Gil hurriedly asked. ¡°Yoo-hyun, why did you do that earlier?¡± ¡°Just. I thought there was no need to tell him everything.¡± ¡°I guess so. But don¡¯t worry about him. He¡¯s a good person, at least.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good to hear.¡± Yoo-hyun hid his feelings and nodded. It was a wrong judgment. To Yoo-hyun, he was a person who could change his attitude at any time. He was nice to anyone who helped him, but he also had to be prepared for the possibility that he wouldn¡¯t. It was the most bitter thing to be stabbed in the back by someone he had a good memory of. Yoo-hyun thought for a moment, and Kim Young Gil sighed. ¡°Sigh¡­ But I¡¯m more worried about the presentation.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry too much.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know Go Jun Ho, the executive. He¡¯s no joke.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. I worked with him and Apple when I was in the 3rd part. He¡¯s famous for being scary.¡± Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t not know Go Jun Ho, the executive. He was the former 3rd part who had taken the achievements of the 4th part where Yoo-hyun was dispatched. He had a bulldozer-like style, but he was also very vicious in front of the results. Now he was the 4th part and was connected with Yoo-hyun. Thanks to that, the difficulty of his work life had increased. Yoo-hyun imagined the situation and looked at Kim Young Gil¡¯s intentions. ¡°Manager.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Can I step up a bit at this meeting?¡± ¡°What are you talking about? You¡¯re also in charge.¡± ¡°Yes. Then I¡¯ll do that.¡± Kim Young Gil answered as if it was obvious, and Yoo-hyun nodded. It was time to get serious. A littleter, the meeting was held in the 4th part conference room. Everyone from the preceding product team, including Go Jun Ho, the executive of the 4th part, attended. Yoo-hyun looked at Go Jun Ho and remembered the past. The deep wrinkles on his forehead, the thick eyebrows, and the fierce eyes matched Yoo-hyun¡¯s memory. He red at the team members with a fierce expression. ¡°It¡¯s shabby.¡± ¡°Our team has a few people.¡± Kim Ho Gul, the chief (same rank as director), answered Go Jun Ho¡¯s words. ¡°It¡¯s not about the number of people. Just go ahead.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Kim Ho Gul answered with a stiff expression. He was clearly nervous. Chapter 200: Chapter 200: Chapter 200 Kim Ho-geol, the senior manager, began to review the projects that he had donest year and the ones that he was working on this year. ¡°Our team has¡­¡± As he listened to the exnation, Go Jun-ho, the executive director, asked in a voice tinged with anger. ¡°Did you transfer the color phone touch panel project and the touchponent localization project to Team 1?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Then what¡¯s left for the advanced product team?¡± He burst into fury and Kim Ho-geol answered in a trembling voice. ¡°We are nning to operate the circuit and panel around the ultra-high resolution project.¡± ¡°Huh, really. You keep saying advanced, advanced, but you¡¯re going all the way to the front.¡± ¡°We have a n formercialization.¡± ¡°What is it? Let me see it.¡± At the wordmercialization, Go Jun-ho gasped. He was very sensitive to performance. ¡°The presentation will be done by the product nning team.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kim Ho-geol swallowed his dry saliva and stepped back. While Kim Young-gil, the manager, was preparing, there was silence in the conference room. In this situation, Yoo-hyun knew a few facts. No one had reported to Go Jun-ho in advance. That meant the team and the person in charge were disconnected. And Go Jun-ho was very dissatisfied with the advanced product team itself. And the people here were very wary of him. In a word, it was a total mess. Kim Ho-geol, the team leader, passed the baton to Kim Young-gil, the manager, who bowed his head. ¡°Then I¡¯ll start the presentation.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Following Kim Young-gil¡¯s signal, Yoo-hyun disyed the screen on theptop. The project title appeared inrge letters. -Ultra-high resolution panel project: Phase 1 (Prototype production) Kim Young-gil calmly continued the exnation. ¡°Let me exin the overview of the whole project first¡­¡± The total project period was two years, but considering the development performance, it was divided into three stages. The first one was the prototype production that would take ce this year. The schedule was toplete by October, and the goal was set for the Apple demo. ¡°And the second stage is to secure pricepetitiveness, starting from next year¡­¡± Kim Young-gil was in the middle of his speech. Go Jun-ho mmed the desk and drew attention. ¡°Cut out the nonsense. So you¡¯re going to make a prototype and demo it this year?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± ¡°To Apple?¡± ¡°Yes. We are currently targeting Apple and preparing in advance.¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was silence in the conference room for a moment. Go Jun-ho¡¯s expression was not very good. He was the person who had been in charge of Apple until recently. Of course, he knew Apple better than anyone. It was easy to say, but if you touched them wrong, they would make you pay dearly. ¡°Kim Manager, you know that because you¡¯ve dealt with Apple kids with me.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°But, you¡¯re pushing a project that looks like it won¡¯t work to Apple?¡± ¡°ording to what I¡¯ve found out, with the skills of the advanced product development team¡­¡± ¡°Stop the nonsense. Do you think this is really possible?¡± Go Jun-ho¡¯s gaze turned to Kim Ho-geol, the team leader. It meant that he wanted an answer right away. ¡°Kim Team Leader, tell me.¡± ¡°I thought it would be nice to make the goal a little more specific with the idea we were going to do this year¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be frustrating, just tell me if this is possible.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kim Ho-geol bowed his head at Go Jun-ho¡¯s snort. The part leaders turned away from the team leader. The team members looked away as if it was not their business. That made Go Jun-ho boil with anger. ¡°Why can¡¯t you even figure out the project you¡¯ve raised?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Did he get angry because he thought it wouldn¡¯t work? Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t think so. Apple was difficult, but he knew better than anyone that it would be a hit if he caught it well. But he didn¡¯t trust the advanced product team at all. This was not a project that could be done with willpower. If he failed after making a fuss, he would have to take full responsibility. That was not pleasant. Yoo-hyun watched Go Jun-ho¡¯s expression and waited for the right time. Eventually, the key here was Go Jun-ho. He had to make him do it even if he thought it wouldn¡¯t work. To do that, he needed to raise the tension more. That¡¯s when it happened. Yoon Ki-chun, the senior engineer, who had been constantly looking around, came out. ¡°Sir, I have something to tell you.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Actually, I¡¯ve looked into this project carefully, and it¡¯s a project that won¡¯t work as you said.¡± ¡°Yoon Senior Engineer, that¡¯s¡­¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager, who was surprised by the unexpected remark, opened his mouth. Whether he did or not, Yoon Ki-chun spoke without hesitation. ¡°Of course, Kim Young-gil Manager worked hard, but there are more than one or two problems.¡± ¡°Tell me.¡± Go Jun-ho nodded and he spoke with confidence. ¡°First of all, the panel itself is a problem. What part is it¡­¡± It was all the content that Kim Young-gil had investigated and exined. He twisted it cleverly and said it all in a negative direction. As he listened to the exnation, Go Jun-ho asked with a strange expression. ¡°Why did Yoon Senior Engineer raise a project that won¡¯t work?¡± ¡°The project itself is possible, but I thought the schedule was too tight.¡± ¡°Then this is the product nning team¡¯s unteral decision?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± Go Jun-ho, the executive director, snorted and turned his head. ¡°Fine, I get it. Any other opinions?¡± ¡°¡­¡± No one refuted Yoon Ki-chun¡¯s opinion. Kim Young-gil, the manager, felt like his stomach was about to explode. The person who had offered the idea and smiled until a moment ago suddenly changed his mind. Not only that, but he stabbed him in the back. Kim Young-gil, who was furious, spoke with conviction. ¡°Sir, what Yoon Senior Engineer said is all based on our research. And we agreed on a feasible solution with the team.¡± ¡°What about Yoon Senior Engineer¡¯s opinion on this?¡± ¡°Sir, I think Kim Manager is mistaken. He said the idea was possible, but he didn¡¯t agree on the schedule.¡± Yoon Ki-chun¡¯s words made Kim Young-gil ask in disbelief. ¡°Yoon Senior Engineer, didn¡¯t we make the schedule together?¡± ¡°Kim Manager, you have to be clear. The product nning team was the one who got the customer and made the target, right?¡± ¡°The advanced product team was the one who agreed to do the idea together.¡± ¡°Oh, this guy, he still has the habit of being stubborn in front of people.¡± Yoon Ki-chun skillfully backed off. The team leader, who had no authority, tolerated this atmosphere. The other team members just watched, and no one intervened. ¡°¡­¡± Go Jun-ho, the executive director, watched with his arms crossed, wondering what he was thinking. Yoo-hyun smirked at the sight. ¡®They¡¯re ying around.¡¯ They were mistaken about something. The sess of this project did not mean the sess of the product nning team. It was ultimately rted to their performance. He thought he needed to sort out the situation at this point and stepped forward. ¡°Sir, may I say something?¡± ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m Han Yu-hyun, an employee. I¡¯m working on this project with Kim Young-gil Manager.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, sir. Yu-hyun worked hard on the research.¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager, quickly stepped in to help, but Yoon Ki-chun cut in at the right time. He had a confident attitude, as if he had said a few words in the conference room. ¡°Yu-hyun has no ce to¡­¡± ¡°Just listen.¡± Go Jun-ho stopped his words. As Yoo-hyun expected, Go Jun-ho was not reckless. He might look like a hothead, but he had a reason for getting angry. And behind that, his desire to climb higher was hidden. Yoo-hyun bowed his head and then drew Go Jun-ho¡¯s attention with a strong tone. ¡°Sir, this is a feasible project.¡± ¡°Are you saying that because you¡¯re an employee? You have guts.¡± ¡°Thank you. Then I¡¯d like to exin why.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± ¡°Yes. First, let me show you the data.¡± Seeing is believing. As Yoo-hyun switched the screen, everyone¡¯s eyes were drawn to the screen. ¡°This is the list of things that we thought were difficult in this project. It¡¯s also the detailed project items of the advanced product team.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He gathered all the situations where there was a risk in the circuit and panel. He revealed the difficulties without any exaggeration. Anyone would think it was an unreasonable project. Go Jun-ho tilted his head in wonder, as if it was unexpected. ¡°Looking at this, where do you think it will work? It looks like it won¡¯t work at all.¡± Yoon Ki-chun immediately responded. ¡°That¡¯s what I was talking about. The risk is too high.¡± Later, voices popped up here and there. ¡°Well, I don¡¯t think it¡¯s impossible, but it¡¯s difficult.¡± ¡°It seems impossible to meet the schedule.¡± They were all trying to win Go Jun-ho¡¯s favor by eating their own flesh. This team was not trying to work, but farting around. The only ones who had their heads on straight didn¡¯t even have the courage to open their mouths. This was not the image of the skilled advanced product team that Yoo-hyun remembered. At this point, they were nothing more than a grain of sand organization. He needed to shake up this atmosphere. While Yoo-hyun waited for a moment, Go Jun-ho¡¯s expression became more distorted. He was disappointed by the ridiculous sight of the team members. As the voices died down, Yoo-hyun opened his mouth. ¡°I agree that this project is difficult.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not just saying that.¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded and Go Jun-ho shed his eyes and asked. ¡°Then what do you want to say?¡± ¡°I wanted to talk about this while looking at this.¡± Click. As he said that, Yoo-hyun pressed the button. The corresponding departments were listed in the nk space next to the detailed project items. Ultra-fast interface new development: CTO (LCD business unit affiliated research institute) circuit technology team. Multi-channel new IC development: CTO IC development team. LTPS substrate design: Future product research institute OLED panel development team. High-density liquid crystal integration method: CTO SLC panel research team. High-resolution multi-touch method: CTO convergence technology team. ¡­ Yoo-hyun continued the flow before it was interrupted. ¡°These are the departments that we met in person and confirmed their avability.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Of course, he only confirmed, not agreed. In fact, the chances of it happening were slim. But that was not important right now. The point was that Go Jun-ho was silent and his expression hardened when he saw the screen. He spoke boldly to him, who looked serious. ¡°Although difficulties are expected, there are corresponding departments for all items.¡± ¡°So?¡± ¡°If we get help from these departments, I think we can easily solve the problems that you are worried about, sir.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He was polite, but the meaning behind it was not. If Yoo-hyun¡¯s words were true, the project could proceed without the advanced product team. In this case, the advanced product team only gave the idea, but had no performance. Yoo-hyun confirmed Go Jun-ho¡¯s twisted expression and delivered the final blow. ¡°And currently, Team 3 is interested in the next-generation iPhone business¡­¡± ¡°Stop.¡± As expected, Go Jun-ho red up. He was silent with aplicated expression, and Yoo-hyun waited for him. Chapter 201: Chapter 201: Chapter 201 The atmosphere in the conference room was frozen, but Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly. He could see through Director Go Jun Ho¡¯s thoughts. He was a sessful manager in charge ofunching the Apple Phone in the third division. But he was suddenly transferred to the fourth division. And he lost his position to a manager who came from another department. How did he feel? He must have felt demoted. And he had to give up his performance to his rival, the third division? That was impossible. He had to get this project. After catching his breath, Yoo-hyun looked around and opened his mouth. ¡°Director, can I exin some other parts?¡± ¡°¡­Go ahead.¡± ¡°Here is the projected sales graph of the Apple Phone 4¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s story was too theoretical. That¡¯s why Director Go Jun Ho didn¡¯t look happy. Yoon Ki Choon, the senior manager who was watching the situation, whispered in a low voice. ¡°Yoo-hyun, do you think it makes sense to talk nonsense in this situation?¡± ¡°This is the sales volume predicted by experts based on the increase of Apple Phone sales.¡± Yoo-hyun retorted sharply, and he also raised his voice. ¡°Huh. So what? You want to do a hopeless project with some nonsense?¡± ¡°Yes. This is an important project, so we have to do it. That¡¯s our opinion. The other teams agreed too.¡± ¡°You should make sense. Go and work with the CTO. See how easy it is.¡± That was when Yoon Ki Choon sneered. Bang. Finally, Director Go Jun Ho¡¯s anger reached the limit, and he took action. As a result, the table he mmed shook violently. ¡°¡­¡± In the icy atmosphere, he red at Yoon Ki Choon. ¡°Yoon, which division do you belong to?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, I was just saying how much this project¡­¡± ¡°Did you just give up because it¡¯s hard? Is that what I said earlier?¡± Director Go Jun Ho¡¯s cold words made Yoon Ki Choon freeze. ¡°No, no.¡± ¡°And the rest of you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Then, Director Go Jun Ho¡¯s gaze turned to the whole team. At the same time, his anger towards the pre-product team exploded. ¡°Did youe here to y house?¡± ¡°No, no.¡± ¡°Why are you all socking in will? Will.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The team members were confused by Director Go Jun Ho¡¯s sudden change of attitude. They didn¡¯t understand why he became like this. They were just looking around at this moment. That annoyed Director Go Jun Ho more. ¡°If you brought the project, you should show some guts to do it even if I say no.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, sir.¡± ¡°Kim, team leader, take them all home. How can you make a product with this mindset?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The team members, including Kim Ho Gul, the chief, didn¡¯t know what to do. Director Go Jun Ho shouted in frustration. ¡°Come up with a detailed n right now. Right now.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°What are you doing? Do it now.¡± Crash. In the end, he threw the notebook he was holding. ¡°Yes, yes.¡± At the same time, the people who were frozen ran out. It was a fierce scene that couldn¡¯t be seen in the sales and marketing division. Kim Young Gil, the manager, swallowed his dry saliva. It was after the pre-product team members left. Director Go Jun Ho, who had been fuming for a while, let out a deep sigh. ¡°Ha¡­ It¡¯s a mess, a mess.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He was frustrated with the pre-product team. Yoo-hyun was also frustrated. The project was impossible with the current pre-product team. They needed a strong external shock to fix the team. Yoo-hyun had a way to do that. Soon after, Director Go Jun Ho, who hadposed his expression, spoke to Kim Young Gil. ¡°Kim, manager.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°Tell Director Jo. This project, we¡¯ll do it here, whether it kills us or not.¡± ¡°Got it.¡± As Director Go Jun Ho stood up from his seat, Yoo-hyun picked up the notebook that fell on the floor and handed it to him. ¡°Director, here it is.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He took the notebook with one hand and looked up and down at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun stood calmly with his eyes facing forward. He looked at Yoo-hyun for a moment and walked away without a word. ¡°Good job.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun bowed deeply, but he only paused for a moment and didn¡¯t turn his head. Yoo-hyun smiled as he watched his back. He read his intentions from his momentary action. ng. As Director Go Jun Ho left the conference room, Yoo-hyun closed the door carefully. Kim Young Gil breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Ah¡­ I thought I was going to die of fright.¡± ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Are you okay? How can you be so bold?¡± ¡°I was nervous too. Look.¡± Yoo-hyun held out his hand. Of course, there was no sweat visible in his eyes. Kim Young-gil, the manager, said with a sarcastic smile. ¡°If that was nervousness, then dogs wouldugh. Look at my face. It¡¯s about to explode.¡± ¡°Are you okay?¡± Yu Hyun joked as Kim Young-gil, the deputy, shook his head repeatedly. ¡°That¡¯s enough. You really worked hard.¡± ¡°You worked harder, manager.¡± ¡°No. I really owe you a lot this time. And I was also surprised.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Yu Hyun, who was packing hisptop, pretended not to know and asked. Kim Young-gil, the manager, asked instead of answering. ¡°You really wanted to do this project, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Yes, of course. It was an important project.¡± ¡°Pffft. Thanks to you, I felt relieved. But we¡¯ll have to avoid this team for a while.¡± ¡°Will we?¡± He wished so. There was a reason why Yu Hyun stepped up and shook the board. Kim Young-gil, the manager, said with a confident tone. ¡°They are the kind of people who will make us suffer and leave us behind.¡± ¡°Because of Yun Ki-chun, the senior?¡± ¡°Sigh. Let¡¯s not talk about him.¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager, frowned as he recalled the meeting scene. Squeak. Then, the slightly open conference room door opened wide. There was Yun Ki-chun, the senior, wearing a mask. He said to Kim Young-gil, the manager, with a calm expression. ¡°Manager Kim, good job.¡± ¡°Ah, senior.¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager, bowed his head awkwardly and he chuckled. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re upset because I tackled you during the meeting?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± ¡°Right. That¡¯s my usual style. I was trying to help you at the end.¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager, lost his words at the tant lie. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Good things are good, right? Don¡¯t you agree?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Thump thump. He patted Kim Young-gil, the manager¡¯s shoulder with a smile. It was a psychopath-like attitude change. While Kim Young-gil, the manager, was stunned, Yun Ki-chun, the senior, smiled and approached Yu Hyun. ¡°Ah, Yu Hyun, you also worked hard. You had some guts, huh?¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°By the way, I didn¡¯t get to greet you properly. Do you want to have a cup of tea with me?¡± ¡°Yes, sure.¡± Yu Hyun agreed and got up from his seat. But Kim Young-gil, the manager¡¯s expression was not good. Yun Ki-chun, the senior, acted friendly and put his arm around his shoulder and asked. ¡°Manager Kim, are you okay?¡± ¡°What? I¡¯m going too.¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t butt in on this.¡± ¡°But still¡­¡± Yuhyun winked at Kim Younggil, the manager who insisted on going with him until the end. ¡°Manager, it¡¯s okay.¡± ¡°See? I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Take a rest. I¡¯ll contact youter.¡± Yuhyun smiled and followed Yoon Gichun, the senior, out. Thump, thump. Yoon Gichun walked towards the corner of the hallway on the second floor of Ulsan 4th factory. Yuhyun followed him silently behind his back. He didn¡¯t ask where they were going. He just felt the changing atmosphere behind him. ¡°Hoo.¡± Yoon Gichun reached the end of the hallway and turned his head after sighing. He still had a mask on his face. ¡°Is it okay to talk in a quiet ce for a moment?¡± ¡°Yes, sure.¡± ¡°There¡¯s a good ce here.¡± Creak. He opened the door to the emergency stairs and went out. Yuhyun snickered as he followed him. He could easily predict what he was going to do next. As expected, it was him. He had climbed up half a floor and took off his mask in front of Yoo-hyun. His eyes, already small like buttonholes, twisted in anger. ¡°Hey, Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes, senior.¡± ¡°Do you think I¡¯m a joke?¡± ¡°Of course not.¡± Yoo-hyun answered calmly, but he couldn¡¯t contain his rage and pped him. ¡°Hey. How dare you talk back to me in the conference room? What about my position? Don¡¯t you have any sense?¡± ¡°I just suggested the direction that would work for the project.¡± ¡°Damn it, that¡¯s not how you dopany life.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun kept his mouth shut. What did he mean bypany life? Yoo-hyun, who had been through all kinds of hardships for over 20 years, couldn¡¯t help butugh. He had to endure, but his lips kept curling up. Seeing that, Yoon Gi Choon, his senior, got even more furious. ¡°This guy is totally crazy.¡± ¡°Senior, your words are a bit harsh.¡± ¡°Harsh? What? Did Kim Manager teach you that?¡± He poked Yoo-hyun¡¯s head with his finger. What should he do with this guy? A word popped out of Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth as he pondered for a moment. ¡°Then how should we dopany life? Like you, senior?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°So you think you can just stab me in the back and take advantage of me?¡± ¡°Wow. This is unbelievable¡­¡± ¡°What? Did I say something wrong?¡± Yoo-hyun kept his lips curled up until the end. Finally, Yoon Gi Choon, his senior, exploded and grabbed his cor. Ouch. ¡°You, do you want to die?¡± ¡°¡­¡± What was he relying on to act like this? Yoo-hyun was genuinely curious. ¡°Senior, are you really okay with doing this?¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°I¡¯m really curious. Do you think the others will just let this go?¡± ¡°Ugh.¡± That was the moment he raised his fist. Bang. Yoo-hyun easily freed himself from his senior¡¯s grip and took a step forward. ¡°What? Are you going to hit me?¡± ¡°Are you crazy? Where do you think you are?¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t we go all the way?¡± ¡°You, you think you can act like this without any fear because you¡¯re from a different team¡­¡± Yoo-hyun snorted as he saw him trembling as he spoke. He took another step forward and kicked him in the butt. Thud. Whack. Of all ces, his head hit the wall. Yoo-hyun looked down at him with a kind smile. ¡°Hey, how can you fall like this? It looks like I hit you.¡± ¡°¡­You, you, you tell your team leader¡­¡± ¡°Go ahead. But you¡¯ll have to face the consequences.¡± ¡°Eek.¡± Yoon Gi Choon, his senior, curled up as Yoo-hyun reached out his hand. Chapter 202 Chapter 202 T/L note: I will start the unlocked chapters to 214, but dont worry about the free chapters (139-213), I will still trante it.
Yoo-hyun nodded his head with a smile. -You don¡¯t have to do this. You should focus on other things, Yoo-hyun. Kim Seondong, the team leader, always tried to take over the tasks that were assigned to Yoo-hyun. He was the type of person who was willing to sacrifice himself for others. He endured all kinds of unpleasant work withoutining. He had a lot of ideas and was smart, but he was too busy with trivial tasks that he couldn¡¯t concentrate on his own work. Despite that, he yed a crucial role in the development of the ultra-high-resolution panel. Looking back, he was an amazing person. Swish. Yoo-hyun sat down and touched the soldering iron. It felt very unfamiliar. It was even more so because he hadn¡¯t used it for a long time. Then, someone passed behind Yoo-hyun. He nced and saw that it was Kim Hogul, the senior engineer. ¡°¡­¡± He seemed to have checked what Yoo-hyun was doing, but he didn¡¯t show any reaction. His expression was as grim as yesterday. He looked at Yoo-hyun as if he was testing him. -The product nning guys should do this too. Then they would understand the difficulties of the engineers. Yoo-hyun recalled what he had said in the past and smiled. Back then, he wasn¡¯t a timid team leader who only cared about others¡¯ opinions. Under his professional guidance, Yoo-hyun gained a lot of experience. It became a great foundation for Yoo-hyun¡¯s growthter. With that memory in mind, Yoo-hyun turned on the soldering iron. There were countlessponents on a yellow film that was slightly smaller than his palm. They were so close together that it required a lot of skill to detach one of them. Yoo-hyun removed them one by one by applying solder on both sides of the smallponents. It had been a long time ago, but his hands still remembered the experience. And since he had good concentration, it was quick after he got used to it. ¡°This is fun.¡± After detaching them, he also enjoyed attaching them with solder using tweezers. It felt natural to repeat the same task over and over again. It was like disassembling and reassembling a gun in the army. A whileter. Kim Seondong, the team leader, and Maeng Giyong, the senior engineer, came back after finishing their conversation. There was a box containing touch PCBs on Kim Seondong¡¯s seat. They were neatly packed as if they were new products. Maeng Giyong was surprised and asked Kim Seondong. ¡°What? You¡¯re done already?¡± ¡°Of course not¡­¡± Maeng Giyong looked around and quickly said to Kim Seondong. ¡°Check it with the measuring device. Hurry up.¡± ¡°Okay, okay.¡± Kim Seondong brought the measuring device and checked the resistance at the position where it needed to be changed. He checked several devices, but the values were all the same. The connections were also neatly done. After confirming everything, Kim Seondong said to Maeng Giyong. ¡°Senior engineer, I think it¡¯s all done.¡± ¡°There¡¯s not a single mistake. Wow¡­¡± Maeng Giyong felt a bit awkward. He had asked the team leader to make Yoo-hyun do some hard work, but he finished it in no time. That¡¯s how Yoo-hyun aplished something every day. Even if it was a small thing, he always left a good impression. As he did so, the evaluation of others around him gradually changed. From a shameless guy, a rude guy to a necessary guy. Thanks to the halo effect that Kim Hyunmin, the director, had given him, his speed elerated even more. It was Friday, the first week since Yoo-hyun came to work here. That morning, Maeng Giyong and Lee Jinmok, the team leaders, were at the smoking area next to the fourth factory building. They were smoking when Maeng Giyong suddenly said: ¡°That guy Yoo-hyun has something special.¡± ¡°Yes, senior engineer. I thought he was just a rude guy, but he¡¯s not.¡± ¡°Me too. You know that ICpany thing he mentioned?¡± ¡°Yes. At the weekly meeting?¡± ¡°Yeah. He was right about everything. Geez.¡± Maeng Giyong exhaled smoke and chuckled bitterly. Lee Jinmok nodded in agreement and asked with a worried expression: ¡°What about Yoon senior engineer? He seems to be really after him. What should we do?¡± ¡°What can we do? In my opinion, Yoon senior engineer can¡¯t stop Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°You think so?¡± ¡°You¡¯re starting to worry about him too? If you do, you should at least buy him a drink.¡± ¡°Hey, I¡¯m not that close to him yet.¡± Lee Jinmok shook his head at Maeng Giyong¡¯s suggestion. He still had some resentment in his heart. It was the same for Maeng Giyong. He threw away the cigarette butt and muttered to himself. ¡°But I think we should get along with him soon.¡± At that moment. Yoo-hyun, who was sitting in the office, turned his head at the gaze he felt from the water dispenser. There was Yoon Gichun, the senior engineer. He was grinding his teeth and ring at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun snickered and he crumpled the paper cup and threw it into the trash can. Then he walked back to his seat with a sulky face. ¡°How long is he going to act like that?¡± Yoo-hyunughed mockingly and shook his head. He looked ridiculous with his negative emotions. Did he know that the more he acted like that, the more he helped Yoo-hyun? If it weren¡¯t for him, Yoo-hyun would have stayed as an outsider for a long time. ¡®He seems to be a nice person after all¡­¡¯ Even if Yoo-hyun showed his hard work, people would have thought that way. But thanks to Yoon Gichun¡¯s excessive gossiping, the situation changed. ¡®No, I didn¡¯t see him wrong. It was Yoon Gichun who ndered him and made me misunderstand.¡¯ That¡¯s how he gave people a chance to rationalize themselves. Of course, the atmosphere wasn¡¯tpletely reversed yet, but it was definitely improving. Yoo-hyun felt somewhat grateful to Yoon Gichun. But he couldn¡¯t let him be a childish brat forever. It was time to work. Click. A project checklist appeared on Yoo-hyun¡¯s monitor. It listed all the items that were necessary for the progress of the project. It was what Go Junho, the executive director, had ordered the team leader to report by next Tuesday. Yoo-hyun had collected the team data and made a new report. The reason why he made a new one was simple. The content they presentedst week was terrible. Each individual in the advanced product team had professional knowledge and rich experience. But they had a weakness in drawing a big picture. The team leader should have done that role, but Kim Hogul, the senior engineer, still couldn¡¯t read Go Junho¡¯s mind. Yoo-hyun checked the schedule on the checklist and picked up the phone. There were some things he had to prepare in advance for the future. After a few rings, he heard Kim Younggil, the section chief¡¯s voice. -Oh? Yoo-hyun, what¡¯s up? ¡°Are you doing well?¡± -Thanks to you, I¡¯m doing well. They exchanged simple greetings and Yoo-hyun got to the point. ¡°Section chief, did you register the trademark as I told you?¡± -What? Retina disy? ¡°Yes. You said you would do it.¡± -Ah, I did it because you pushed me. But I did it. ¡°Good job.¡± -But will it work? We¡¯re not good at patents, let alone trademarks. Kim Younggil answered with uncertainty, but Yoo-hyun assured him. ¡°It will work. It¡¯s a unique name.¡± -Okay. Well, it would be nice to advertise our ultra-high-resolution panel. The name is cool. ¡°Yes. It will help.¡± He didn¡¯t know in the past and missed it, but not anymore. He didn¡¯t want to let others take away what he had done. The name had a great power. Yoo-hyun hung up and called Semi Electronics¡¯ Kang Junki right away. He greeted him with a friendly voice. -Hey, Ulsan boy, what¡¯s going on? ¡°Just checking. Did you check the mockup schedule?¡± -Ah. You asked me a few days ago, dude. ¡°Stop stalling and tell me. I¡¯m busy.¡± Yoo-hyun asked Kang Junki, who was sighing. He was having fun with his work and he must have checked it already. As expected, he got the answer he wanted. -We still have time, don¡¯t we? If we customize it as you said, we have enough room. ¡°Okay. That¡¯s it.¡± -But why do you need another mockup? ¡°No. Not me. There¡¯s someone called Lee Jinmok, the team leader.¡± Yoo-hyun lifted his head and looked at Lee Jinmok, who was next to Kim Seondong, the team leader. He was organizing data without knowing anything. Kang Junki asked him: -Really? When are you going to contact him? ¡°I¡¯ll do itter. Anyway, I got it. Let me know if there¡¯s any change.¡± -Okay. Bye. Yoo-hyun looked at the phone that was hung up. No one cared about it now, but there would be a time when they needed a mockup for Apple¡¯s demo. He had to prepare from now on to make a big impact then. What would be good to demo the ultra-high-resolution panel? Realistic images were essential. But that wasn¡¯t enough. He had to make a UI that felt like a next-generation Apple phone to convince them for sure. Yoo-hyun knew someone who could help him with this kind of thing. He picked up his phone and called his sister. ¡°Hey, Jaehui, how are you?¡± -What¡¯s up, bro? You never call me these days. ¡°Just wondering how your studies are going.¡± -I almost died because of the midterm exams. ¡°Did you finish them?¡± -Yeah. I guess so. He had checked his sister¡¯s midterm schedule before calling her. It was his brotherly heart to give her some consideration before asking for a favor. Yoo-hyun said with a pleasant voice: ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± -What? You sound suspicious. ¡°Well¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun was exining, he heard a sharp voice from the other side of the phone. -No way. I don¡¯t want to do it. ¡°What? What¡¯s wrong?¡± -No, nothing. When Yoo-hyun asked her, Han Jaehui pretended that nothing happened. But that wasn¡¯t true. He clearly heard a man¡¯s voice nagging her. -Hey, I¡¯m on the phone. Stop it. Ugh. Why are you like this? Ugh, really. ¡°Jaehui, what¡¯s going on?¡± -No, it¡¯s just that a senior keeps talking to me. Yoo-hyun felt it intuitively. He had a name in his mind. ¡°Is it Yang Woochan?¡± -¡­No. Just continue what you were saying. When Han Jaehui avoided the question, his suspicion turned into certainty. She was definitely involved with Yang Woochan. And not in a good way. Yoo-hyun said with determination: ¡°No. I have to see you in person. Are you okay now?¡± -Uh, I guess so¡­ ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll be there today.¡± -What? Yoo-hyun ignored Han Jaehui¡¯s surprise and hung up the phone. Click. He immediately looked for a bus ticket. There wasn¡¯t much time left until the end of work, so he had to check it now to catch it on time. As he was searching the inte site, Maeng Giyong, the senior engineer, nced at him as if he was aware of him. He licked his lips as if he had something to say. He felt like asking him for a drink. He could reach out and grab him, but he couldn¡¯t do that now. He had an urgent matter to solve. In the end, Maeng Giyong wandered around and returned to his seat. Chapter 203: ¡°Why do you think so?¡± -Maybe they don¡¯t fit the domestic environment? They look the same as before. There¡¯s nothing different. ¡°I see¡­¡± Oh Eun-bi was a journalist who specialized in IT. Even she didn¡¯t know the value of the iPhone. It was only natural that the general public didn¡¯t know either. Was it because of the lingering tone in Yoo-hyun¡¯s words? Oh Eun-bi activated her unique intuition. -Wait, did you just say that casually, or is there something in the iPhone? ¡°Maybe. You should take a closer look.¡± -Wow, okay. I¡¯ll definitely check it out. Soon, a huge wave of smartphones would sweep over the entire IT industry. The giantpany Hansung Electronics was no exception. The problem was the innocent employees. They had to bear the consequences of the wrong choices made by some leaders. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t avoid the responsibility either. It was something he wanted to fix. He needed someone who was awake around him. With that in mind, he spoke to Oh Eun-bi. ¡°Yes. And you should also pay attention to Google.¡± -Why them? Oh, they¡¯re doing mobile OS business, right? Android or something? Oh Eun-bi hesitated, and Yoo-hyun answered firmly. ¡°That¡¯s right. They¡¯re promising too.¡± -Apple vs Google? That sounds impressive just by the name. ¡°It¡¯ll be more impressive than you think.¡± -Okay. And¡­ Yoo-hyun moved while listening to Oh Eun-bi. He brought up the main point when he came out to the hallway. ¡°Miss reporter, you¡¯re nning to go to Ulsan to write an article, right?¡± -Huh. How did you know that? ¡°I saw that your newspaper was writing a series of articles on IT manufacturing. So I thought the next city would be Ulsan.¡± -Wow. You¡¯re better than our editor-in-chief. But why? Yoo-hyun chuckled and replied. ¡°Just. I thought I might escort you next time.¡± -Wow. Really? Why? Is it because of the helpst time? ¡°Yes. I can¡¯t live with debts.¡± -That¡¯s great. But Yoo-hyun, do you have any reason to go to Ulsan? I haven¡¯t decided on the schedule yet. Yoo-hyun uttered a meaningful word to Oh Eun-bi, who asked in surprise. ¡°Yes. I think I might have to stay there for a while.¡± -Cool. Sounds good. I might as well write a proper article. He heard the determined voice of Oh Eun-bi over the phone. At the same time, Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips curled up. A few dayster, Yoo-hyun met his colleagues outside for lunch. He hadn¡¯t seen Min Jeonghyuk and Kwon Se-jung oftentely because they were busy. Min Jeonghyuk¡¯s expression was brighter than before when he entered the restaurant. After ordering food, Yoo-hyun asked. ¡°Hyung, do you have any good news?¡± ¡°Just. I feel like I¡¯m doing some real work now.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Min Jeonghyuk exined the situation in the sales team. A lot had changed since Oh Jae-hwan became the team leader. And that change was very positive for him. ¡°The biggest thing is that the factions are gone.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. The previous team leader was stingy and took care of his line. He gave only chores to those who were out of favor.¡± ¡°Mr. Oh doesn¡¯t do that, does he?¡± ¡°Right. He¡¯s totally fair, isn¡¯t he?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly. Oh Jae-hwan wasn¡¯t such a fair person. But he was absolutely better than Lee Kyung-hoon. Min Jeonghyuk was in a good mood. He didn¡¯t stop talking even while eating. He had a lot to say since he hadn¡¯t seen them for a long time. Min Jeonghyuk kept talking about the important project he was in charge of. ¡°What I¡¯m working on this time is¡­¡± Kwon Se-jung told a long story about the recent friction with Seong Woongjin, the deputy head. ¡°What did Seong Woongjin say?¡± ¡°You¡¯ve been through a lot.¡± Yoo-hyun listened to him politely. Kwon Se-jung stopped talking and suddenly asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°Hey, Yoo-hyun, did you call Jin Ho hyung?¡± ¡°Yeah, why?¡± ¡°Well, he said you seemed to be checking on the Ulsan factory¡¯s alumni.¡± ¡°Yeah. I have something to ask them for the project.¡± As Yoo-hyun answered, Min Jeonghyuk interjected. ¡°How are they? Is the factory killing them?¡± ¡°The atmosphere at the Ulsan factory is a bit stiff, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Stiff? I almost died when I went down there for a while.¡± Min Jeonghyuk stuck out his tongue, and Kwon Se-jung added. ¡°Me too. They scolded me for chasing clouds.¡± ¡°What happened?¡± Kwon Se-jung frowned as if he was wronged. ¡°Yeah. What happened was¡­¡± ¡°Me too¡­¡± Min Jeonghyuk also didn¡¯t give up and brought up hisints. The two of them vented their resentment as if they werepeting. It was understandable, because they mostly dealt with at least managers or higher. They had to make unpleasant calls and emails for the project. The development team couldn¡¯t say nice things. It was when the food was all gone. Min Jeonghyuk, who had been talking non-stop, suddenly asked Kwon Se-jung. ¡°Se-jung, is the development team¡¯s dispatch returning this time?¡± ¡°Yes. One senior ising. Why?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m just worried. Since your team did it, our team is more likely to go this year.¡± Min Jeonghyuk had a keen eye for the situation around him. This could be his strength, but it could also be his weakness, as he tended to worry unnecessarily. Yoo-hyun tried to ease his worries and said. ¡°That won¡¯t happen.¡± ¡°Why? Yoo-hyun, do you know something?¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s not that, but there¡¯s no one in the sales team, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. Then what¡¯s going to happen?¡± ¡°We¡¯ll see when we get there. There¡¯s no point in worrying now.¡± ¡°I guess¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun answered, he chuckled and got up from his seat. The target was already decided, given the current situation. The reason was different from the past, but the target was the same. Soon, the dispatch issue that Min Jeonghyuk was worried about surfaced. Of course, most people were still unaware of it. But there was someone who was very interested in it. It was Lee Ae-rin. She messaged Joo Yoonha, the secretary of the Ulsan factory¡¯s fourth division, on the messenger. -Yoonha, is the dispatch decided? -No, not yet. But I heard our division head talking to the team leader. -Which team? -The Preceding Product Team. I think we¡¯ll go there if theye. -Really? Okay. Let me know if you find out more. -Yes, sister. Have a nice day. Lee Ae-rin quickly sorted out the situation. As expected, she had to go to the fourth division for the dispatch. It was obvious who would go. The sales team was impossible, so it was the product nning team. And the target was likely to be Yoo-hyun. Lee Ae-rin immediately picked up her phone. At that moment. Yoo-hyun was checking the Ulsan development team members on the internal intework. He looked not only at their names, but also at the posts they left on the bulletin board and the traces they left on the internalmunity. He was preparing in advance for the trip. Ring. Then, a message from Lee Ae-rin came in on his phone. It was a rather long message, containing information about the fourth division and the Preceding Product Team. To summarize, the content of her concern was this. -Yoo-hyun, you have to say no if they request a dispatch to your division. Lee Ae-rin had a good sense. He was grateful for her care and sent a reply right away. -Thank you for your concern. He could tell that things were already moving behind the scenes, as she narrowed down the scope to the Preceding Product Team. It was clear that Go Jun-ho, the executive director, had moved as well. Seeing the situation clearly, Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips rose involuntarily. Then, Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager next to him, asked. ¡°What are you so happy about?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just nice to be next to you, sir.¡± ¡°Kid. You sure know how to talk.¡± Park Seung-woo chuckled and pointed to Yoo-hyun¡¯s monitor. ¡°Hey, why do you always check the profiles of the development team people?¡± ¡°I go on business trips often, so I have to remember their faces.¡± As Yoo-hyun dodged, Park Seung-woo gave him a suspicious look. ¡°Do you maybe¡­¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Never mind. Sigh¡­¡± Could the clueless Park Seung-woo have noticed the hint of the dispatch? He shook his head with a sigh, as if he thought it was possible. Then, Park Seung-woo looked at Yoo-hyun. He bit his lower lip tightly, and his worried heart showed on his face. What should he say first? As Yoo-hyun pondered for a moment, Park Seung-woo opened his mouth. ¡°Actually¡­¡± ¡°Yes? The Innovation nning Contest?¡± Yoo-hyun let out a sigh of relief at Park Seung-woo¡¯s unexpected words. Park Seung-woo, who didn¡¯t know the situation, continued. ¡°Yes. Don¡¯t tell anyone yet. The IT Product nning Team contacted me directly.¡± ¡°Okay, I got it. But what is that?¡± ¡°What it is¡­¡± Yoo-hyun nodded as he listened to Park Seung-woo¡¯s words. It was something he already knew. The Innovation nning Contest was apetition where the nning departments within the LCD business group gathered. They had to select one product and make a n, and this time it was a monitor. ¡°They didn¡¯t usually let our business group join. But this year they said let¡¯s do it together.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good news.¡± As Park Seung-woo said, it was something that didn¡¯t happen in the past. The mobile group had lower performance and weaker product nning skills than the other groups. It was a contest in name, but it was a family affair for the TV and IT product nning teams. The mobile group joined because of the color phone. That was why Park Seung-woo was contacted directly. But Park Seung-woo still looked worried. ¡°Is it really good?¡± ¡°Why? Do you think it¡¯s not?¡± ¡°I¡¯m afraid they¡¯re making more work for us when we don¡¯t have enough people.¡± ¡°But there¡¯s something to gain, right?¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, Park Seung-woo¡¯s face brightened up. ¡°Right. Okay. I¡¯ll have to talk to them.¡± ¡°Okay. Good luck.¡± Yoo-hyun casually encouraged him. He seemed to have gained strength from his words, as Park Seung-woo confidently got up and walked toward Choi Min-hee, the deputy head. ¡°I hope it goes well¡­¡± He muttered as he watched his back. At the same time, a hint of regret shed in Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. It was because he couldn¡¯t do it with him. Time passed, and the dispatch issue started to circte within the sales marketing division. The clueless Park Seung-woo also heard about itter. ¡°Yoo-hyun, do you know? The development side requested a dispatch to our division.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Oh, you don¡¯t know. The dispatch is for a year, because¡­¡± Park Seung-woo did his duty as a mentor kindly. Yoo-hyun listened as always. His words suddenly stopped. He gestured to Yoo-hyun urgently and bowed his head. Then he spoke in a low voice as if nothing had happened. ¡°So¡­¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and said to Park Seung-woo. ¡°The division head passed by.¡± ¡°Really? Hm. I¡¯m not scared and avoiding him.¡± ¡°Yes. Of course I know.¡± Park Seung-woo raised his head like a meerkat and nced around. Jo Chan-young, the executive director, had already entered the team leader¡¯s seat. Chapter 204: Chapter 204: Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, asked with a puzzled look. Why are you so quiet? Whats going on? I dont know. It was the moment Yoo-hyun answered. A voice came from the managers seat. Manager, why do we have to send a dispatch worker to the fourth division from our team? Kim, you know we do this every year from our division. Its the sales teams turn this time. They dont have enough manpower, manpower. Neither do we. It was obvious that Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, was confronting Jo Chan-young, the executive director. It was something that could never be seen in the past when Oh Jae-hwan was the team leader. Kim Hyun-mins personality, who never bowed to his superiors, was still the same. Park Seung-woo, who was listening to the small conversation between the two, stuck out his tongue. Thats no joke, right? Why? Youre going to the fourth division as a dispatch worker. So? When Yoo-hyun asked back, Park Seung-woo shook his head. They dont have any main products there. If you go there, youll only be left behind. I see. As Yoo-hyun nodded, Park Seung-woo spoke in a stronger tone. The worst is the pre-product team, as you know. Those people are a bit aggressive, right? Aggressive? Thats not all. Anyway, whoever it is, itll be a headache if they go. It was when Park Seung-woos words fell. Kim Hyun-mins surprised voice was heard. Yoo-hyun? Why? They requested you. Youre working on the ultra-high-resolution panel, arent you? Manager, when did we ever send a newbie? Thats not possible. Kim, please understand my position. Anyway, I cant send him. Kim Hyun-min expressed his clear refusal and walked out. At that moment, Yoo-hyun and his eyes crossed. Kim Hyun-min bit his lower lip hard and passed by Yoo-hyun. As Yoo-hyun turned his head, Park Seung-woo had a stunned expression on his face. Then he saw the part members who got up from their seats. Why are they doing this again? Yoo-hyun sighed softly. Soon after, the part members gathered in the conference room. Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager, spoke with a serious expression that he had never seen before. Honestly, Im against Yoo-hyun going. Me too. It would be better if I go. Kim Young-gil, the section chief, also raised his hand as if he agreed. Kim, what about the Apple phone in the third division? Then Ill go. Park, stop talking nonsense. Then Chan Ho, you cant either. Park Seung-woo and Lee Chan Ho were the same. They all opposed Yoo-hyun going as a dispatch worker. Choi Min-heeined in front of the part members, frustrated. We dont have enough people in our part. If one person is missing here, we cant do the project. But I can still do my project as it is. Yoo-hyun, who had been listening quietly, spoke up. He understood their feelings, but it wasnt something that could be done by just opposing. Then Choi Min-hee spoke in a stronger tone. Yoo-hyun, theres a huge difference between doing it here and doing it there. Do you think theyll let you n there? Yeah. Theyll just yell at you and threaten you. Park Seung-woo, followed by Lee Chan Ho and Kim Young-gil, looked at him with concern. The politics there is no joke. If you get in the middle, you wont survive. Yoo-hyun, those people, theyre waiting for you. You know that. Knowing why they were blocking him so much, Yoo-hyun couldnt say anything. He saw the past memories in the worried faces of the part members. -You go and take the lead. Ill push you from behind. It was Shin Chan-yong, the section chief, who pushed Yoo-hyun away. Back then, no one tried to stop him like this. They just looked at each other and dyed. In the end, the youngest had to do it. It turned out to be a big gain for Yoo-hyun, but the process was bitter. Choi Min-hee looked into Yoo-hyuns eyes and said. Yoo-hyun, just say you wont go. Ill take responsibility. Yoo-hyun smiled instead of answering. He didnt need to reveal his true feelings here. Was it because Kim Hyun-min defended him? The dispatch issue was quiet for a while. But Yoo-hyun knew that it was only temporary. Kim Hyun-min couldnt stop it just by stopping it. It was thepanys rule, and the trend was already set. There was only a choice left. Yoo-hyun was thinking of bringing forward the time of that choice. A few dayster, it was the team dinner day. Park Seung-woo, who was standing in front of the movie theater, asked Yoo-hyun. Iron Man? Is this fun? Its supposed to be good, right? It seems too childish Park Seung-woo entered the theater with a worried expression. Now it was not awkward at all toe to the movie theater on the team dinner day. Thats right. The product nning team changed a lot under Kim Hyun-mins regime. The biggest change was the dinner culture. People watched movies together instead of drinking. After the movie, Park Seung-woos eyes were red. Its really amazing. Ah, Im about to cry Which part exactly? Didnt you see him swiping the disy in the air? Our future was in the movie. Park Seung-woo waved his hands in the air like Tony Stark. Yoo-hyun shook his head and pulled his arm. Lets go to the second round. Shall we fly? Come on, stretch your arms like this. Yoo-hyun quietly watched Park Seung-woos back as he ran with one arm stretched out. The second round was held at a pork belly restaurant near the theater. Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, didnt force the drinking party at the team dinner, as he did in the part. Still, the attendance rate of the team members was quite high. It was because the atmosphere of the drinking party was quite good. Buzzing. In a good atmosphere with delicious food and drinks, the team members quickly got along. They didnt just drink and talk about work or gossip about someone like before. They had amon denominator of movies, so they could talk to each other without any pressure. About todays movie I liked that part. What part? Well Thanks to that, everyone talked without exception. When the atmosphere was somewhat ripe. Kim Hyun-min, who was holding a bottle of alcohol, came to the ce where the third division was gathered. He sat down next to Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager, and said. As expected, the third division has a good attendance rate. Yoo-hyun, right? Of course. We never refuse a free meal. Puhahaha. Yoo-hyun, you rascal. Thats right, thats right. Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, pped Yoo-hyuns back with a flushed face. Then, Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager, who was emptying his ss alone, asked sharply. Manager, you know Yoo-hyun cant go, right? I know, I know. Thats not why I came here. Come on, take a drink. Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, smiled and filled the empty sses of the part members. Yoo-hyun saw a trace of worry on his face. It must be hard. The dispatch decision was already made under the water. He must have been under a lot of pressure. Still, he was holding on for the team members. Yoo-hyun offered his ss and expressed his sincerity. Thank you, manager. Thank you? Im the one whos grateful. Kim Hyun-min chuckled and filled Yoo-hyuns ss as well. As the alcohol decreased, people poured out their stories. Deputy manager Choi, dont be like that Manager, the problem is It wasnt just Kim Hyun-min and Choi Min-hee. Everyone didnt hesitate to voice theirints. It was because they trusted each other. So, what Im saying is Really? Puhahahaha. Thats why they couldugh together again. The atmosphere of the third part spread to the team with the help of the drinking party. The part members mixed and made each others stories. There were so many stories that it was hard to tell who was talking. I did this time That happened in our part too Puhahaha. As the stories piled up, louderughter spread everywhere. The team atmosphere was definitely better than before. In the buzzing atmosphere, Yoo-hyun faced Kim Hyun-min, the team leader. Chirp. He silently emptied the ss that Yoo-hyun had poured. It was already his nth time drinking like this. He looked like he didnt even know that. Yoo-hyun watched him for a while and opened his mouth. Manager, do you want to get some fresh air? Yeah. Sure. Kim Hyun-min shook his reddened face up and down. Yoo-hyun went outside and walked with Kim Hyun-mins staggering body. They came out of the narrow back door connected to the store and saw a quiet vacant lot. Yoo-hyun sat Kim Hyun-min on a bench and sat next to him. As the cool breeze blew, Kim Hyun-min sighed deeply. Haah Its nice and cool. Yeah Kim Hyun-min trailed off and looked at the distance. His eyes looked a bit sober. Yoo-hyun waited for his next words. Kim Hyun-min opened his mouth. It reminds me of the old days when were like this. Right? Yes, it does. Yoo-hyun had a good idea of when he was talking about. He meant the first time they met at a bar. Kim Hyun-min started to change after that. Yoo-hyun wondered. Manager, how are you doing now? I dont know. Do you think Im doing well? Yes. Very much so. I dont know. Kim Hyun-min was doing well. He embraced people more courageously than before. His good influence made the team members more positive. He was notckingpared to when Yoo-hyun was the team leader. Its true. Youre doing great. I wish that were true -You have to make your own decision. If you do what your superiors tell you and something goes wrong, how will you bear the resentment? Yoo-hyun knew why he was hesitating and trailing off. It was the same reason as when he neglected the part members in the past. He truly cared for the team members and wanted them to do well. He didnt want Yoo-hyun to go to the dispatch he hated because of his superiors. Yoo-hyun knew his heart better than anyone. Manager, do you remember thest trip to Germany? Of course, I do. It was fun, right? Puhuhu. It was. It was really fun. Kim Hyun-minughed heartily, reminded of the trip to Germany. In a light mood, Yoo-hyun opened his mouth. Manager, I have something to say. What is it? Ill go to the dispatch this time. When Yoo-hyun revealed his mind, he asked back with a dumbfounded expression. Why? Did you watch the movie today? I did. I saw the future of the disy there today. What kind of nonsense is that, like Park Seung-woo? Yoo-hyun spoke to Kim Hyun-min, who was bewildered. I think that future is in the ultra-high-resolution panel. Puhuhuhu. This is totally psycho. Is it too much? Very much. Does that make sense? Kim Hyun-min snorted. He was joking, but he had to decide now. Chapter 205: Chapter 205: Yoo-hyun turned his head and looked into his eyes. Please think of it that way. I want to go on the dispatch. Are you serious? Yes, I am. Was it because of Yoo-hyuns firm voice? Team Leader Kim Hyun-mins voice was low. Its going to be hard. I know. Its going to be lonely. Yes, I know. There will be a lot of enemies. I heard they have your picture there. So thats why he opposed it so much. But Yoo-hyun nodded his head. It doesnt matter. Do you still want to go? Yes. I have to go. Can I ask you the real reason? Team Leader Kim Hyun-mins eyes sparkled. He had a look that cared for Yoo-hyun more than anyone. He was very grateful for that. Thats the way we all live. Yoo-hyun hid his true feelings and changed the subject. I want to experience it. It might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. One year will pass quickly. Ille back bigger. Okay. I got it. Team Leader Kim Hyun-min nodded his head. The next day, Yoo-hyun faced Director Jo Chan-young. He had already finished his interview with Team Leader Kim Hyun-min. He looked at Yoo-hyun with big eyes and asked. Why do you volunteer to go? Can I hear it? I want to experience the development team. Cant you get indirect experience by doing the project? Director Jo Chan-young had chosen the dispatch himself. He wasnt asking this to find another way. He was trying to confirm his will. I think theres a difference between working directly in there and just watching. How do you n to work? First of all Yoo-hyun confidently expressed his thoughts. Director Jo Chan-youngs mouth curled up slightly. Okay. Good. Thank you. Yoo-hyun, you were different from the start. In what way? What was he trying to say? Director Jo Chan-young spoke with a gentle expression he had never seen before. I mean, you showed a will to do whatever it takes. You were very proactive too. Thats too much. No, no. I have an eye for it. Thats why I nominated you. Thank you. Yoo-hyun knew what Director Jo Chan-young meant. He meant the group research and development award that he rmended from the charge. Why did he ask about the thing that he kept quiet about until now? He could have used it as an excuse to propose the dispatch first. Director Jo Chan-young said something unexpected. So I thought you would choose it yourself. Why do you say that? Because I could see that you really wanted to do the project. Director Jo Chan-youngs eyes had a clear conviction. What scenery was he looking at now? Yoo-hyun asked with a curious mind. What can I do there as a new employee? Didnt I tell you the n already? Thats enough. Do you believe that I can do that? Director Jo Chan-young shook his head. Instead, he gave another answer. You cant do it alone. But if your will reaches them, they will move. Will they? Didnt the product nning team change too? It was just a new employee who came in. Hahaha. Yoo-hyun didnt bother to argue and looked at Director Jo Chan-young. He looked much more rxed than when Yoo-hyun first came. He had shed ayer and grown. He looked trustworthy enough to leave him for a year. Director, please take care of me. Sure. Come back safely. Ask for help whenever you need it. Yes, Director. I might contact you often. Hahaha. Thats good in its own way. He had no connection with Yoo-hyun in the past, but he got up from his seat and reached out his hand. Yoo-hyun took his hand. Director Jo Chan-young smiled brightly. Thats how Yoo-hyuns dispatch was decided. That evening, Number One Gym. Bang. Bang. The sound of impact was now too familiar to Yoo-hyun. He wouldnt be able to see his teammates even if he went on the dispatch. He had to go on business trips sometimes. But it was hard to see the gym people. Was that why? He felt sad. He was lost in thought for a moment, and Kim Taesu came up to him and asked. Yoo-hyun, what are you doing? I was just thinking for a moment. If you have any worries, sweat them out. Itll make you feel better. Okay. Yoo-hyun looked at Kim Taesu, who was smiling. Then he realized what he was sad about. It wasnt just because he was separated from the people. It was because he couldnt give his all here. The person who could help him with that was right in front of him. So he asked. Taesu hyung, do you want to spar with me? Whats up? You always avoided it. Just. I want to do it for real today. For real? Kim Taesus eyes widened. Yoo-hyun had always been a step back here. He never stepped up unless he asked for help. He didnt think he had to risk his life for exercise. But today, he wanted to be more active. Yes. I want to fight with you officially. You might get hurt. Its okay. Well Then lets do it without kicks. Ill do it properly too. Yes. Please. Was it because of Yoo-hyuns eyes? Kim Taesu, who wasughing, had a sharp look in his eyes. A momentter. Yoo-hyun stood on the ring of the gym and faced Kim Taesu. Kim Taesus eyes were fierce through the headgear. He looked like a beast with prey in front of him. It was definitely different from the previous sparring. Yoo-hyun calmly met his gaze and put on the gloves that Kim Taesu handed him. It was awkward, but the soft feeling was not bad. The match started as soon as their fists lightly touched. Kim Taesu threw a punch from his long reach, as if to prove his determination. Shh. Yoo-hyun dodged it by turning his head slightly. The wind made by his fist made his spine cold and electricity ran through his body. This was the feeling. He wanted to feel the thrill of a dead-end fight. Shik. Yoo-hyun dodged another punch and threw a punch at the same time. Thud. Although it was perfectly blocked by the guard, Yoo-hyun didnt stop moving. Neither did Kim Taesu. Papapapapak. Pupupupupu. The two mens fists crossed quickly, repeating dodging and blocking. Dozens of punches crossed in an instant. The fierce fight ended with a blow that dug into the opponents weakness. They blocked it and stabbed a dagger at the same time. The people watching were amazed by the high-level match. What the hell is going on? This is no joke. Yoo-hyun was that strong? Wow They were all stunned. Shh. Kim Taesus fist grazed Yoo-hyuns cheek again. He was tired enough, but his spirit seemed to rise. Hes really strong. It was not for nothing that Kim Taesu was called a rookie powerhouse in the pro world. His punches, one by one, had weight. It felt like he couldnt pick his bones if he got hit. But Yoo-hyun didnt back down. He fought back and threw a punch. Puhuk. Kim Taesu also came closer in response to Yoo-hyuns movement. Thud. Thwack. Yoo-hyuns fist hit Kim Taesus face. Kim Taesus fist hit Yoo-hyuns side. Kuk. Kuk. They could have retreated from the strong impact, but they stuck to each other until the end. Pupupupuk. It was a fierce brawl. The gym owner muttered quietly as he watched. I should thank that Yoo-hyun kid. Huh? When Oh Jung-wook next to him asked, the gym owner said something iprehensible. Taesu, hes awakened. What do you mean? Damn, theres such a thing. The gym owners eyes clearly saw Kim Taesus changed appearance. He didnt hesitate in his choices, and he became more vicious than before. It was a good opportunity. He was already in a slump and lost his way. But he shed ayer and started to do it properly. It was all thanks to Yoo-hyun. He had to admit it now. The fight was going on for a while. The gym owner climbed onto the ring and separated the two. Thats it. Hak. Hak. Hak. Huh. Huh. Huh. Yoo-hyun gasped for air that filled his chin. He didnt pour out everything, but he felt refreshed. Thump thump thump thump. His chest was pounding. He thought he did well to exercise. Was it because his feelings were conveyed? The gym owner smiled and said. Kid. You look happy. Huh, huh. Yes, I am. Good job. The gym owner patted his shoulder. Kim Taesu, who took off his gloves, hugged Yoo-hyun, who was panting. Yoo-hyun, you did a great job. You too, hyung. And thank you. What was he thankful for? He didnt know. But Yoo-hyun thought he knew how Kim Taesu felt. He felt his heart as they crossed fists. Yoo-hyun was the same. He lifted his head and saw him smiling coolly with his arms loose. Yoo-hyun also smiled broadly. Come on, thats enough, hurry up and wash up. Lets eat. The gym owner was clearing the traffic. Yoo-hyun called him. Ah, gym owner. What? Yoo-hyun hesitated for a moment and looked around. He saw the people gathered outside the ring. He might not see them for a while. Yoo-hyun honestly told him. Gym owner, Im going to Ulsan on a dispatch. So? I might not see you for a while. The gym owner chuckled at Yoo-hyuns words. Are you going to war? Youlle back. Of course. Then thats it. Thump thump. The gym owner patted Yoo-hyuns shoulder. Kim Taesu was the same. Yoo-hyun asked Kim Taesu, who was going down from the ring. Did you know? Of course. I knew. I heard it from Yeonghun. Ah, this is a secret. Haha. I see. He easily agreed to the distant juniors request. He owed him until the end. Ding dong. Then, the bell of the gym entrance rang. The delivery man put down the iron box and the gym owner shouted. Hey. Hurry up andy the table. Its time for Yoo-hyuns farewell party. Yes. Got it. Woohoo. The people moved quickly. They all seemed to know about Yoo-hyuns dispatch. But no one showed it. He was very grateful for that. Thank you. Yoo-hyun bowed deeply with his heart. Chapter 206: Chapter 206: The news of Yoo-hyuns dispatch spread quickly within thepany. If it had been someone else, they might have shrugged it off. But since it was Yoo-hyun, there was a lot of gossip. At the center of it was the female employee gathering. They poured out their worries from all over. What are we going to do about Yoo-hyun? I heard the fourth division is a total mess And Yoo-hyuns reputation is not good there either. They say hes rude. Theyre crazy. Lee Ae-rin, who was listening, summed it up. What can we do, we have to help him. I already told the secretaries in the development department. Me too. I told the developers I know. A good person is going. I asked my younger brother, who works as an operator at the Ulsan module factory, to take good care of him. As Yu Hye-mi, the assistant manager of the sales team, spoke, Jo Mi-ran from the marketing team joined in. They all owed a lot to Yoo-hyun. They also valued him as a colleague. Lee Ae-rins eyes sparkled at Jo Mi-rans words. The module factory? Isnt that mostly female employees? Yes, it is. Yoo-hyun will be very popr there. He has a different vibe from the factory men. Thats true. Hoho. Itll be lively. The female employeesughed at Lee Ae-rins words. At that moment. Yoo-hyun was talking to his mother in the office hallway. Mom, Ive found a ce in Ulsan. -Do I need to go and see it? No, mom. My friends offered to help me. -Thats good. Be sure to thank them. Yes, mom. Oh, by the way, how did it go with moving the side dish shop? Yoo-hyun nodded his head and asked about something he had heard a while ago. Then he heard his mothers excited voice. -I think Ill do it. And expand it too. Thats great. -Yeah. And the chairman of the merchants association Yoo-hyun listened attentively to his mothers story. He was nervous because it was a contract that involved a lot of money. Mom, when are you going to sign the contract? -Its not decided yet. Why? Just wondering. Maybe I can help you with something. -There are a lot of people here, why. And your father is here too. I just want to see it with you. And learn from you. Yoo-hyun insisted strongly and his mother finally agreed. -Okay. Ill let you know when its decided. Thank you, mom. -Thank you. I appreciate your concern. Go ahead. Yoo-hyun said hisst words. When he returned to his seat after ending the call, he saw Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager, walking out with a notebook. Yoo-hyun approached her and asked. Deputy manager, where are you going? Part meeting. Oh, Ill get ready too. No. You dont need toe. I didnt call you on purpose. Choi Min-hee left a cold remark and turned away. There was no one in the part. Everyone except Yoo-hyun had attended the meeting. Yoo-hyun sat down and Hwang Dongsik, the deputy manager of the second part, came over to him. Dont take it too hard. Theyre all doing this for you. Of course. I know. Yoo-hyun nodded his head and recalled the conversation he had with Choi Min-hee a while ago. -Since you decided to go on dispatch, you have to take care of the ultra-high-resolution project yourself. -Yes, I understand. -Dont expect any help. Its only natural that you have to work harder when you go there yourself. -Of course. I wont cause any trouble. -But we wont ask anything from you either. So from now on, stop working on the third part and prepare for the dispatch. Choi Min-hee tried to cut off Yoo-hyun as coldly as a snake. She might have been resentful of Yoo-hyun for rejecting her suggestion and telling the team leader. The other part members were the same. They distanced themselves from Yoo-hyun since then. Yoo-hyun, who was lost in thought for a moment, asked Hwang Dongsik. By the way, why didnt you go to the meeting, deputy manager? Im not even officially transferred to the part yet, so After Yoo-hyuns dispatch was decided, Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, adjusted the part members. The members of the first and second parts were mixed, and Hwang Dongsik, the deputy manager, moved to the third part, which was short of staff. It seemed like a reasonable choice to Yoo-hyun. But Hwang Dongsiks expression said otherwise. Is there something youre worried about? I didnt know, but why is there so much work in the third part? Its a lot, right? Hwang Dongsik shook his head at Yoo-hyuns question. Thats what Im saying. I was shocked. And theyre also having an innovation nning contest this time? Yes. Theyre all going to die. It was as Hwang Dongsik said. There was too much work in the third part. Especially since Yoo-hyun left at this point, more work piled up. And they had to take care of the innovation nning contest as well. It was a good thing, but there were too few people. After Hwang Dongsik left, Yoo-hyun sat down and wondered. Was this the right thing to do? It was a good way to trust and delegate for growth, but the work was too much right now. Yoo-hyun felt a bit sorry in his heart. That was why he opened one of the files in hisputer document folder. -Innovation nning Contest: Proposal for Monitor Business n Could the people who were making panels for mobile devices suddenlye up with an idea for a monitor? A different perspective did not necessarily lead to a fresh idea. They needed a solid foundation of technology and environment. And there was something more important. Why were they having an innovation nning contest? Why were they focusing on monitors this time? They had to know the fundamental reason to approach it in the right direction. And Yoo-hyun found that reason from the outside. It was an article that Yoo-hyun had checked a while ago. LCD panel prices were falling. It was not profitable for monitor manufacturers to sell LCD panels. They were only busy clearing the piled up inventory. Was it because the monitor prices dropped? No. It was because China started mass-producing panels for low-tech monitors. No matter how much Hansung LCD had a technological edge, it was hard to avoid the short-term impact. Then what did the higher-ups want? With that in mind, Yoo-hyun quickly wrote a proposal. And a few days passed. Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager, checked the email and came to Yoo-hyun and snapped at him. Yoo-hyun, I told you not to do it. Thats Dont you trust us? Do you think were that pathetic? No. Sigh. Choi Min-hee sighed heavily and returned to her seat. This time, Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, came over and said. Just go quietly. Why are you doing something you dont have to do? Yes, team leader. Kim Young-gil, the section chief, Park Seung-woo, the deputy manager, and Lee Chanho were the same. Hey, Yoo-hyun, just trust us. Yes. Im sorry. They all scolded Yoo-hyun. Hwang Dongsik, the deputy manager who was watching from across, was surprised. Wow. I just realized that the third part people are really scary. Are you okay? Yes, Im fine. Ive never seen them get angry even though you helped them. Wow Its my fault. No, no. What about me? I really need to prepare well. Hwang Dongsik hurried back to his seat and started working. Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly as he watched Hwang Dongsik. He could see the awkward acting of the part members. Choi Min-hee was natural enough, but the rest were a mess. He could see that they were trying to fake their feelings. On the other hand, he understood their feelings. They couldnt afford to miss the busy schedule because of their emotions. It would be a lie if he said he wasnt sorry. What can I do, anyway. Yoo-hyun shook his head. A whileter. Yoo-hyun was alone in the office. -Come to the 10th floor conference room right now. Park Seung-woo sent a short message. There was no friendly emoticon as usual. Why was he doing something he never did before? Yoo-hyun prepared himself and moved. The conference room was dark. He couldnt feel any signs of people. Are they not here yet? Yoo-hyun opened the door and wondered. ng. A song came from the dark conference room. Happy~ birthday~ to you~ Happy~ birthday~ to you~ At the same time, a small candle appeared somewhere and dimly lit the darkness. It wasnt a very good song. To our beloved Han Yoo-hyun There was a discord and a pitch error. The song hit Yoo-hyuns heart. Happy~ birthday~ to you~ Woooooo. Bang. The light turned on and the faces of the part members appeared. There was Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, too. What are you doing? Blow out the candle. Its not my birthday today. Hey, theres no such thing. You said your birthday is on Sunday. Then its right to celebrate today. Kim Hyun-min forced it. He saw the image of Kim Hyun-min, the deputy manager, who had celebrated Yoo-hyuns birthday in the past. He always cared for people, then and now. But there was something different. Yoo-hyun, congrattions. Blow it out quickly. We have to smash your face into the cake. Following Choi Min-hees congrattions, Lee Chanho joked. Then Park Seung-woo frowned. Hey, this is expensive. Just let it be. What are you talking about? Yoo-hyun, congrattions. Kim Young-gil smirked and congratted Yoo-hyun. They wereughing and chatting together. It was a sight that they could never see in the past. Was it because their hearts were conveyed? Yoo-hyun felt warm in his chest. Thank you so much. It seemed like it would be an unforgettable memory. Yoo-hyun smiled and blew the wind at the candle. Whew. That evening. Yoo-hyun had hisst dinner with the part members before the dispatch. Was it because of the regret of being apart for a while? They let off steam properly. Kim Hyun-min held up his ss and said coolly. Lets go all the way today. Sounds good. Yoo-hyun also let go of himself and had a good time with the part members. The aftermathsted until the second round at the soup restaurant. The soup restaurantdy said with a regretful look. What am I going to do without Yoo-hyun? Ill be back soon. Still No. Here, have a drink for that. Thank you. Yoo-hyun took thedys drink. Was it because of her heart? The alcohol was unusually sweet. Ill see you again soon. Okay. Take care. Thedy patted Yoo-hyuns back. The soup restaurantdys service was hot. The food kepting out until their legs were broken. And they were all drunk as they could be. Park Seung-woo, who drank a full ss of alcohol, eximed. Wow. The alcohol tastes really good today. Right? Its so good. Yoo-hyunughed as he emptied his ss with him. He liked this small atmosphere. Chapter 207: Chapter 207: At that moment, Lee Chan Ho, who was in high spirits, lifted the mood. Come on, lets have another drink. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. Then, Team Leader Kim Hyun-min blurted out. Yoo-hyun, this is yourst chance. Say something. It was what everyone had been hiding until now. Thats why they just looked at Yoo-hyun without saying anything. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun stood up from his seat. He looked around at his colleagues for a moment and bowed his head deeply. Ill be back soon. That was enough. They were only going to be apart for a while, and they would see each other again soon. Was it because Yoo-hyuns feelings were conveyed? The colleagues smiled and greeted Yoo-hyun. The first one to speak was Deputy Park Seung-woo. Of course you have toe back well. Dont forget you belong here. Of course. Next was Section Chief Kim Young-gil. Dont get into trouble wherever you go. I wont. After hearing the two mens words, Team Leader Kim Hyun-min spoke in a stronger tone, as if he didnt want to give in. Yoo-hyun, they are old men. Just take whatever they say. Yes. But youll still give me a good evaluation, right? Sure. Ill give you a bonus for every tooth you knock out. Oof. Thats when Assistant Manager Choi Min-hee covered Team Leader Kim Hyun-mins mouth. This guy is crazy. What are you talking about? Oof Assistant Manager Choi Min-hee ignored Team Leader Kim Hyun-mins mumbling and urged him. Yoo-hyun, dont ever lose heart. Were behind you. You know that, right? Of course. I wont lose heart. Thats good. She lifted the corners of her mouth. There was no sadness or regret in her expression. Her eyes were full of trust in Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun smiled and lifted his ss. Well, then, shall we have a toast? Sure. ng. Thest schedule ended like that. The next day, Saturday morning. The movingpany took care of the relocation to Ulsan. Yoo-hyun didnt have much to do. It was even more so for Kang Jun-ki, who was next to him. He blinked his eyes nkly and muttered to himself. Why did Ie here if this is all? Didnt you say you came here to eat jjajangmyeon? All the way to Ulsan? The jjajangmyeon here is delicious. Fine. Lets see how delicious it is. Yoo-hyun spoke firmly and Kang Jun-ki stuck out his tongue. A few hourster. When they arrived in Ulsan, Ha Jun-seok, who had arrived earlier, weed Yoo-hyun. Kid, long time no see. What are you talking about? I saw you a few days ago. I miss you all the time. Youre crazy. Ha Jun-seok spoke slyly, and Kang Jun-ki summed it up. Then Ha Jun-seok looked at him with a dumbfounded expression. Hey, whos calling who crazy? Im calling you. Go die. Didnt you see me fighting with those thugs? Youre kidding. I was the one who knocked them down. Blood sttered. Yoo-hyun left the two bickering behind and entered the building. The inside of the house was already being cleaned by the movingpany. Since there wasnt much luggage, the cleaning was done quickly. Thank you for your hard work. Thank you for using our service. Yoo-hyun sent off the movingpany staff and sat on the floor. The two friends were next to him. Kang Jun-ki looked around the room and eximed. Wow. Nice house. Its much bigger than before. The view is a bit disappointing, but its not bad. But its half the price, right? Why is Ulsan so cheap? As Yoo-hyun was about to answer, Ha Jun-seok red up. Hey, Ulsan is the best ce to live. Who says what? Im just curious. Yoo-hyun answered Kang Jun-kis curiosity. There are a lot of vacancies around here. Why? Ourpanys Ulsan staff moved to Gimpo a lot. Is that such a big deal? Kang Jun-ki might not get it, but there were more than 10,000 Ulsan factory workers. If you add their families, it was arge enough number to make the nearby businesses shaky. This part was strongly empathized by Ha Jun-seok, who worked for a constructionpany in Ulsan. Were in trouble too. Is it because the new orders for the LCD factory are dyed? Yeah. How do you know, Yoo-hyun? I have to know, its ourpanys business. It was when Yoo-hyun answered Ha Jun-seoks question casually. Kang Jun-ki, who was listening to him, marveled. Wow. Amazing. Why? Jun-seok is also connected to you. So am I. Yeah. Its a small world. Tell me about it. Yoo-hyun chuckled and nodded. That day, he spent the night with his friends for a change. The living room was full of bottles. Three men were lying on the floor next to them. The wind blowing through the open window was cool and pleasant. Kang Jun-ki said. It would have been nice if Hyun-soo was here too. He works on weekends too, you know. Still Even with Yoo-hyuns answer, Kang Jun-ki still looked regretful. Then, Yoo-hyuns phone rang. Ring. He showed the caller to his friends lying next to him and said. Hes such a tiger. Pfft. Is there a bug in here or something? Jun-seok, make some sense. Yoo-hyun ignored Ha Jun-seoks words and switched to speaker mode to answer the phone. Then, Kim Hyun-soos loud voice came through. -Yoo-hyun. Happy birthday. Its not yet, jerk. -I called you first to wish you. Arent I number one? At Kim Hyun-soos question, Kang Jun-ki answered sarcastically. What number one? Youre like 78th at best. -Jun-ki, dont talk nonsense. Ha Jun-seok also added a word. This is true. Do you know how many calls Yoo-hyun got? -Its not even his birthday yet. Why does that matter? Kim Hyun-soo changed his attitude like a ghost, and the friends started to chatter like crazy. Hey, thats Your car center is -No, thats not it Before they knew it, they lost their purpose and their words got mixed up. They had no focus in their conversation as they talked drunk. They just said what they wanted to say. Still, Kim Hyun-soo was amazing for taking them all. At this point, Yoo-hyun summed it up. Stop talking, you guys. And thanks, Hyun-soo. -Sure. Yoo-hyun, happy birthday again. Yeah. See youter. Thats how he hung up the phone. Kang Jun-ki, who was next to him, asked. Hey, Yoo-hyun, what should I buy you for a gift? What gift? Forget it. What do you mean? Hehe. How about ser shoes? I heard the factory people y a lot of ser. I already got them. Park Seung-woo, the deputy, gave him ser shoes. This time, Ha Jun-seok, who was next to him, said. Really? Then how about a presenter since you do a lot of presentations? I got that too. He got the presenter from Assistant Manager Choi Min-hee. She said he had to use a good one even if he had one. Then This is The friends came up with various ideas, but they were all things he had. Yoo-hyun said sincerely. Having you guys next to me is a gift. This kid is crazy after drinking. Kang Jun-ki was incredulous, but Ha Jun-seok, who was emotional, was different. Exactly. Me too. Im happy to have you guys. What, did you guys take drugs? Come here. Ill hug you. Me too. Ill hug you. Yoo-hyun turned his body, and Ha Jun-seok also turned his body toward Kang Jun-ki in the center. Kang Jun-ki got up in a panic. What? Theyre scary. Puhahaha. Yoo-hyun burst intoughter at the sight. The weekend he spent with his friends passed, and Monday morning dawned. The ce was different, but the start of the morning was the same. Yoo-hyun, who got up at dawn, ran around the park. The long river path was perfect for running. While he was running for a while, he saw a familiar face. It was Jung Hyun-woo, his junior from college and working in the mobile development nning team. He was standing at the corner of the road where Yoo-hyun was running, waving his hand with a happy face. Hyung. Hyun-woo, youre here. Sorry Imte. Late? Isnt this your usual running time? Yes, it is. Ever since I ran with youst time, Ive been running at this time every day. Jung Hyun-woo ran naturally next to Yoo-hyun and said. Yoo-hyun liked him. He followed the advice to run just once. He seemed to have lost some weight and his body was firmer. Yoo-hyun lifted the corners of his mouth and said. Shall we see how much youve improved? I wont lose. Yoo-hyun sped up and Jung Hyun-woo ran after him. They ran for a while and the sun was already up. Yoo-hyun sat on the bench and wiped his sweat with a towel he had prepared. Hoo, hoo. You run well. Huh, huh. I improved, right? Yeah. A lot. Ha It feels good to hear praise from you, hyung. Jung Hyun-woo leaned back on the bench and smiled, pleased with Yoo-hyuns answer. They were catching their breath and drinking water. Jung Hyun-woo asked casually. But hyung, are you really okay? What? I mean, the advanced product team. They said theyre after you. It doesnt matter. Yoo-hyun smiled lightly and shook his head. Jung Hyun-woo still looked worried. Theyre pretty fierce, arent they? Dont worry. They wont kill me, will they? Still If they say anything, Ill just take it. Really? Jung Hyun-woo blinked his eyes. He couldnt tell if it was a joke or serious. Yoo-hyun put his hand on Jung Hyun-woos shoulder and said. Im just kidding. Dont take my words literally. Haha. I really thought so. Yoo-hyun was serious. But he didnt want to say anything unnecessary to Jung Hyun-woo, who had just started working. If he followed him poorly, he would have a hard time dealing with the damage. Yoo-hyun turned his head and saw Jung Hyun-woos bright eyes. He looked like he wanted him to say something, so Yoo-hyun opened his mouth. Hyun-woo, youll do well at work. Yes. Ill work hard like you, hyung. Not like me. You just do well in your own way. Yes. Ill keep that in mind. He listened to the advice he gave him in passing and ran every morning. He couldnt do badly with such perseverance. Was it because of Yoo-hyuns praise? Jung Hyun-woo clenched his fist and said. When I move to the 4th factoryter, Ill support you fully, hyung. Forget it. Just do your job well. Im serious. Yoo-hyun gave a fakeugh at Jung Hyun-woo, who sparkled his eyes. It reminded him of Park Seung-woo, the deputy. He was small and cute in style, but opposite in appearance, but he liked him the same way. Yoo-hyun chuckled and got up from his seat. Lets go. We have to go to work. Yes, hyung. Jung Hyun-woo got up with a bright expression. Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Yoo-hyun changed his clothes and washed up after returning home. He then headed to work. There were many differences between working at Hansung Tower and working at the Ulsan factory. The dress code was one of them. Here, he didnt have to wear a suit, but casual clothes. As long as he didnt wear shorts and slippers, anything was eptable. Yoo-hyun also dressedfortably, following the flow. Another difference was the way ofmuting. There were shuttle buses for most ces in Ulsan. He didnt have to use public transportation. This was a huge advantage. He couldnt ask for more convenience than being taken from his doorstep to thepany. With that in mind, Yoo-hyun greeted the bus driver cheerfully. Good morning. Ah, yes. Thank you. The bus driver looked slightly surprised, but soon replied. Yoo-hyun sat down and looked out the window. The sky was unusually clear. He had a feeling that it would be a good day. A littleter. He got off the bus and saw therge building of the Ulsan 4th factory. The Ulsan 4th factory consisted of two big four-story buildings connected to each other. From the front, the left side was the office building, where Yoo-hyun would work. And the right side was the module building, where the module production line was. Buzzing. Yoo-hyun followed the long line of people into the office building. Was it because they all took the shuttle bus? The elevator and the stairs were crowded with people who got off the bus at the same time. Yoo-hyun entered the building and went up to the second floor. Half of the second floor was the product development 4th teams area. There were meeting rooms and offices on the short wall, and the affiliated teams were located on the long wall. It was when Yoo-hyun was walking along the narrow path connected to the short wall. A rough voice came out of the gap of the office door. Hey. You call that a report? Im sorry. The deputy director Go Jun-ho was angry from the morning. He peeked inside and saw that the office was packed with people from the 4th division who were part leaders or above. They had been scolded here since 30 minutes before work. It wasnt just today, it was their daily routine. It was because of the style of the deputy director Go Jun-ho, who thought that he had to grill the lower people to get things done. Yoo-hyun lowered his head and quickened his pace. Then, someone came up and greeted him. It was Ju Yoonha, the secretary of the 4th division. Hello. Youre Han Yoo-hyun, right? Yes, Yoonha. Hello. Oh? You recognized me right away? She opened her already big eyes even wider. She looked cute, with her small and delicate figure and her eyes that were so big. He had been indebted to her a lot during the preparation process for the dispatch, so Yoo-hyun spoke kindly. I received a lot of help from you, so of course I should know. Ho ho. Help? Even if its just empty words, thank you. Its true. Ju Yoonha smiled brightly at Yoo-hyuns friendly words. Then, she seemed to remember something and opened her eyes wide again. Is there anything else you need Ah. The meeting time with the director. Its okay. You can schedule it for another day. No, no. I arranged it for today as you requested. I forgot to email you. Thank you for your attention. What did I do? Yoo-hyun was very grateful to Ju Yoonha. He had no big contact with her in the past, and he didnt even know her face before. But she was so kind to answer his phone and help him. Thanks to her, he was able to handle the preparations quickly beforeing here. His feelings were naturally expressed. Last time, you sent me the schedule and the task list. Thank you so much. Oh,e on, thats my job. Feel free to ask me anything. Yes. I look forward to working with you. Was it because he felt his sincerity from his expression? She nced around and whispered to Yoo-hyun. Your team doesnt seem to care that youreing. I even brought your name tag myself. Thank you for your care. Its nothing. Anyway, be careful. They seem to be deliberately picking on you. He had expected it enough, so Yoo-hyun answered without hesitation. Yes, Ill be careful. Call me if you need any help. Sure. See you soon. Yes. Go ahead. Yoo-hyun greeted her brightly and continued his pleasant walk. He arrived at his team and noticed a strange atmosphere. It was as Ju Yoonha said. The team members clearly noticed that Yoo-hyun had arrived, but no one paid attention to him. They were obviously ignoring him on purpose. Regardless, Yoo-hyun moved to greet the team members who had arrived earlier. Kim Seon-dong, the senior researcher (equivalent to the deputy position) next to him, had been there since early. He had a chubby figure and thick horn-rimmed sses, and his posture was characterized by shrinking his body. Hello, senior researcher Kim Seon-dong. Im Han Yoo-hyun, who was dispatched to the pre-product team from today. Huh? Oh, yes Nice to meet you. Yoo-hyun greeted him warmly, but he shrank his body even more. He clearly tried to avoid his gaze. Yoo-hyun had a rough idea of the reason, so he didnt say anything else. Then he greeted Maeng Gi-yong, the senior who came in. Hello, senior Maeng Gi-yong. Im Han Yoo-hyun. Ho ho, you know me? Maeng Gi-yong asked with a curious expression that was unique to him. He looked neat for an engineer, and his eye smile was impressive. Yoo-hyun said to him. Yoo-hyun changed his clothes and washed up after returning home. He then headed to work. There were many differences between working at Hansung Tower and working at the Ulsan factory. One of them was the dress code. Here, he didnt have to wear a suit, but casual clothes. Anything was eptable, as long as he didnt wear shorts and slippers. Yoo-hyun also dressedfortably, following the flow. Another difference was the way ofmuting. There were shuttle buses for most ces in Ulsan. He didnt have to use public transportation. This was a huge advantage. He couldnt ask for more convenience than being taken from his doorstep to thepany. With that in mind, Yoo-hyun greeted the bus driver cheerfully. Good morning. Ah, yes. Thank you. The bus driver looked slightly surprised, but soon replied. Yoo-hyun sat down and looked out the window. The sky was unusually clear. He had a feeling that it would be a good day. A littleter. He got off the bus and saw therge building of the Ulsan 4th factory. The Ulsan 4th factory consisted of two big four-story buildings connected to each other. From the front, the left side was the office building, where Yoo-hyun would work. And the right side was the module building, where the module production line was. Buzzing. Yoo-hyun followed the long line of people into the office building. Was it because they all took the shuttle bus? The elevator and the stairs were crowded with people who got off the bus at the same time. Yoo-hyun entered the building and went up to the second floor. Half of the second floor was the product development 4th teams area. There were meeting rooms and offices on the short wall, and the affiliated teams were located on the long wall. It was when Yoo-hyun was walking along the narrow path connected to the short wall. A rough voice came out of the gap of the office door. It was the voice of Yun Gichun, the senior who had a conflict with Yoo-hyun in the past. Hey, Maeng Gi-yong. Yes, yes, sir. Iming. Maeng Gi-yong, the senior, answered right away and whispered to Yoo-hyun. Lets talkter. Okay. Yoo-hyun turned his head and saw Maeng Gi-yongs back. He was being scolded by Yun Gichun. Dont you listen to me? Im sorry. Try that one more time. Ill be careful. Ill show you. Tsk, tsk. He should be more subtle. Yoo-hyun shook his head as he looked at Yun Gichun. It was obvious that he was leading the ostracism of Yoo-hyun. But his method was too low-level. He would face a bacsh sooner orter. Yoo-hyun didnt care at all, as he had expected this situation. He just kept greeting as usual. Hello, senior Min Su-jin. Im Han Yoo-hyun, who was dispatched to the pre-product team from today. Hi, nice to meet you. Nice to meet you too. Yoo-hyun smiled brightly, but he didnt get a bright look back. Min Su-jin spat out a perfunctory voice and turned her head. She wasnt the only one. Hello, senior Lee Jin-mok Oh, yes. Most of the people who received his greeting kept their distance from Yoo-hyun. They gave him contemptuous or ignoring nces. But Yoo-hyun kept greeting them. He didnt just stop at greeting. He took in their expressions, the looks around them, and the items on their desks. At the same time, hepared them with his past memories and their remarks at the meeting. The more he did, the more three-dimensional the people in front of him became. What did the team members think of Yoo-hyun now? A rude employee who bbered in front of the director? A brat who was rude and ill-mannered as the rumors said? Yoo-hyun added one more image to them by greeting them actively. A shameless guy. Usually, when someone came to the team, the team manager or the senior part leader would introduce them. If no one cared, he should have stayed quiet. But Yoo-hyun wasnt like that. He greeted them actively and called their names. He smiled without hesitation, even if they werent friendly. The more he did, the more question marks appeared in their heads. Is he always that shameless? This was Yoo-hyuns intention. He subtly nted this psychology in them. This would act as a bumper for Yoo-hyuns protruding behavior that would soon be revealed. After finishing his greeting, Yoo-hyun approached Yun Gichun, the main culprit of the incident. He smiled and acted friendly. Senior Yun Gichun, long time no see. I dont want to see you. Me neither. But I guess well see each other every day. Yoo-hyun joked, and Yun Gichun lost his words for a moment. He soon regained his senses and gritted his teeth. Hey, didnt I warn you? What warning? You wont have an easy time here. Look forward to it. Okay, I will. The more he pushed him away, the more Yoo-hyun leaned in. Of course, he lowered his voice so that it wouldnt leak to the surroundings. Was it because this was the first time? Yun Gichun asked incredulously. Do you think Im a joke? Of course not. Im just happy to see you. You He was about to explode. Yoo-hyun whispered to him as if he was telling a secret. Sir, I have a meeting with the director today. What, what did you say? Just that. Why are you so nervous? Are you afraid of him? Yoo-hyun quickly rolled his eyes and winked at him. His buttonhole-like eyes twisted, which was quite funny. Then Ill see youter. Thank you. This bastard Yoo-hyun turned his back on Yun Gichun. He could clearly see what kind of expression and feeling he had behind his back. Hang in there a little more. Yun Gichun couldnt stop here. He had to make more trouble for Yoo-hyuns actions to gain momentum. That was why Yoo-hyun teased him while keeping a proper distance. A littleter, the team leader and the two part leaders came back. Their expressions werent very bright, probably because they had been smashed in the directors office. Yoo-hyun sensed the atmosphere and got up from his seat. He first approached Jung In-wook, the leader of the 1st part. He had dark circles under his eyes and deep wrinkles on his forehead. Hello, leader Jung In-wook. Im Han Yoo-hyun, who was dispatched here. Oh, Yoo-hyun, youre in our part? Yes, thats right. Nice to meet you. Thank you. Jung In-wook greeted him perfunctorily and turned his head. He didnt seem to care much. He was just engrossed in reading inte news on hisputer. Yoo-hyun bowed and moved on. The next ce he went was Hong Hyuk-su, the leader of the 2nd part. He had thin eyebrows and sharp eyes. He also showed his displeasure at Yoo-hyun at thest meeting. He greeted him with a mask on. Hello, leader Hong Hyuk-su. Im Han Yoo-hyun. Ho ho. Lets see how you do. Thank you. Oh, you should greet the team leader. He turned his head slightly, and the people around him tensed up. They seemed to be more careful than when the team leader came in. Yoo-hyun said moderately. Ill greet him myself. Okay. Lets do that. Thank you. Yoo-hyun didnt lose his polite attitude until the end. Chapter 209: Chapter 209: Thest ce Yoo-hyun went to say goodbye was the team leaders seat. There, he saw Kim Hogul, the senior executive with a round and chubby face. His name, Hogul, did not match his naive impression. Yoo-hyun spoke in a bright voice. Hello, team leader. I came to greet you. Oh, Im sorry. I have something to do that the manager assigned me. Its okay. Hehe. Okay. See youter. Yes, I understand. Kim Hogul, the senior executive, was moving around distractedly as he spoke. He seemed to have a lot of work to do and no time to spare. Usually, he would delegate some tasks to the part leader, but he tried to handle everything by himself. The atmosphere did not change much after he greeted everyone. People treated Yoo-hyun as if he did not exist. No one took care of him or initiated a conversation with him. Yoo-hyun had to take the initiative. He approached Lee Jin-mok, the senior executive of the same part, and asked him. Lee, can I go to the material warehouse? Why do you want to? I want to check it out. You dont need to know about that ce. Okay, I understand. Ill ask you againter. He received a cold reply, but Yoo-hyun did not lose his smile. He politely greeted him again. Yoo-hyun not only initiated conversations, but also paid attention to his surroundings. He appeared wherever help was needed. It was when Kim Seon-dong, the senior executive, was pulling a cart with panels on it. Kim, Ill do this for you. No, its okay No, really. Where should I take it? No, Ill do it myself. Kim Seon-dong, the senior executive, lowered his head, conscious of the people around him. Yoo-hyuns behavior continued during lunchtime. As soon as it was 12 oclock, people got up from their seats as if they had made a promise. Then they moved to the cafeteria on the first floor of the building. Yoo-hyun, who was following them, asked Min Su-jin, the senior executive. Min, do you always eat lunch together like this? Uh, yes. Do you sit together too? As Yoo-hyun continued to ask questions, she snapped back, aware of the eyes around her. Just eat whatever you want. Okay, I understand. I want to sit next to you. Min Su-jin, the senior executive, was speechless. Yoo-hyun got his food and sat down, then called out to the team members. Hey, over here. Yoo-hyun waved his hand, and Lee Jin-mok, the senior executive who was walking with a tray, asked Maeng Gi-yong, the senior executive next to him. Why is that guy so shameless? Whats wrong with that? He looks good. Maeng Gi-yong, the senior executive, said, and Lee Jin-moks voice cracked with frustration. Ha Im going crazy. I dont know what to do. He didnt do anything wrong. Hes polite, too. Thats why its more frustrating. Just watch him. Hes not an ordinary guy, in my opinion. It was not just these two. People began to perceive Yoo-hyun as a strange guy. Regardless, Yoo-hyun expressed himself actively. It was when the team members were eating together at a long table. In the dull atmosphere, Yoo-hyun said brightly. The food here is really good. Whats so good about cafeteria food? Maeng Gi-yong, the senior executive who was sitting across from him, replied with a dumbfounded expression, and Yoo-hyun smiled innocently. Its free. You can eat as much as you want. Im totally satisfied. I really like it here. The team members all had the same expression on their faces. Hes really shameless. How can there be such a guy? Is he from the fourth dimension? They were incredulous and puzzled. Yoo-hyun smiled as he saw their expressions. After lunchtime, Yoo-hyun was waiting for the managers meeting. He received a call from Lee Chanho. Yes, senior, whats up? -Just. I was wondering how you were doing. Come on, you didnt just call me, you were worried about me, right? Yoo-hyun asked cheekily, and Lee Chanhoughed. -Hahaha. Yeah, sure. What the hell are you doing? Why? -My colleague is there, right? Lee Jin-mok, the senior executive. He asked me if you were a psycho. What did he say? -He said yes. Yoo-hyun sincerely said to Lee Chanhos answer. Thank you, senior. -Puhaha. Im kidding. He said you were doing well. I liked the previous answer better. -Anyway, youre a weird guy. Im not worried about you when I hear your voice. Lee Chanho chuckled and Yoo-hyun confidently said. Of course. Ill live better, so dont worry. -Okay. Take care. Yes, senior. Bye. Yoo-hyun snickered as he hung up the phone. It was not just Lee Chanho. He received calls from his colleagues and seniors. They all had the same reason. Just like Lee Jin-mok, the senior executive, the people here were digging into Yoo-hyuns background. They felt curious about Yoo-hyuns behavior. It did not matter much what information they found out or what they thought. The process itself was meaningful. It was the result of a few hours after he arrived. The basic situation was prepared to some extent. Now it was time to make a solid breakwater. Yoo-hyun thought so when he received a text from Joo Yoonha. -The managers meeting is 10 minutes away. You cane early. -Thank you for your consideration. Yoo-hyun immediately sent a grateful reply. He moved his steps and thought of Go Jun-ho, the executive director. The situation had changed a lot from the past and the present. But the core was simple. He needed him to seed in this project. Not just because he was the manager. He had experience and skills that could be used for productization. The direction was set, and there was only one thing left. How should he move him? Yoo-hyun organized his thoughts as he walked. A short whileter, inside the 4th managers office. Yoo-hyun faced Go Jun-ho, the executive director. There was a cup of coffee on the table for each of them. It was the same scene he always saw during the meeting. Yoo-hyun observed the expression of Go Jun-ho, the executive director, and said. Its an honor to meet you, sir. Heh. What honor? How do you like it here? Im happy to learn from the field. Yeah? It must not be easy. I wouldnt havee here if I thought it was easy. Yoo-hyun spoke boldly, and heughed. Then he recalled his past and said. I saw you at thest meeting, and youre a very unusual guy. Thank you. Do you know why I called you? This assignment was requested by the team, and Go Jun-ho agreed to it. The reason he agreed? He was simply curious about the new employee who spoke confidently in front of him. He didnt want to do anything special with Yoo-hyun. If he did, he would have asked for someone with a higher rank. Knowing that, Yoo-hyun gave a different answer. I thought you wanted to seed in the ultra-high-resolution project. Huh? He was surprised by the unexpected answer. Yoo-hyun didnt miss the opportunity and pressed on. I was sure of it when I saw you at thest meeting, sir. What do you mean? You listened to the employees words so attentively that you must have wanted to seed in this project. His serious eyes and his fast and clear words gave him trust. He didnt think it was just ttery. He thought there was something more. Yoo-hyun looked at him with a strange expression and drove the nail in. I was very impressed by that. Thats why I wanted toe here. Heh. Well, youre not wrong. But it wont be easy. Yoo-hyun wanted to earn his trust. The first thing was to recognize the importance of the project, and the second thing was to connect Yoo-hyun and the project. And the third thing was to improve the perception of the pre-product team. The pre-product team is a very capable team, so I think there is a possibility. Yeah? In what way? Yoo-hyun exined the history of the pre-product team to Go Jun-ho, who asked with curiosity. He pointed out the corepetencies and linked them to the impact when they were productized. He added a little bit of exaggeration, but most of it was true. The pre-product team had the skills to carry out this project. He was quite specific in his answer, and Go Jun-ho also showed some interest. Wow, you did a lot of research. Yes. Its my team now. You prepared well. Impressive. Thank you. But that was it. Go Jun-hos expression did not go beyond admiration. It was because of the distrust of the pre-product team that was rooted in his mind. Yoo-hyun didnt expect to improve it in one go. He was satisfied with nting the history of the pre-product team in his subconscious. Swoosh. When Go Jun-ho reached for the coffee cup, Yoo-hyun pulled out another card. It was a sweet word that would make him speak instead of drinking coffee. Actually I heard a rumor about you, sir. What rumor? That you never failed in any project you touched. Heh heh heh. Where did you hear that? No one hatespliments. A simplepliment can make a whale dance, and what if its a specificpliment? It could turn the hot-tempered Go Jun-ho into a gentleman. I looked up all the projects you did, sir. Yeah? Yes. You built the Ulsan 1 factory in 95, and you made the first LCD panel Hmm. Go Jun-hos face turned pleased. Yoo-hyun recited the history of Go Jun-hos achievements. The more he did, the more Go Jun-hos mouth curled up. His eyes had deep wrinkles that he had never seen before. Especially, being selected as the top supplier for Apple, which is known to be very demanding, was amazing. Heh heh heh. You make me blush. No, sir. Anyone else would have never seeded. This guy. Heh heh heh heh heh. Later, Go Jun-hos mouth reached his ears. Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly and revealed his true feelings. So I heard youre in charge of the most difficult project this time. Thats right. Go Jun-hos face turned uneasy. He was pushed into it, but that wasnt important. Go Jun-ho was the key to seeding in this project, no matter what anyone said. He had to take the lead to stop the opposition. He needed his trust. Yoo-hyun bowed his head sincerely. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to participate in such an important project. Well, I have no choice but to use you actively. Im ready, sir. Ill show you that I can seed in any way. Heh. This guy, hes really something. Yoo-hyun spoke firmly, and Go Jun-ho mmed the desk andughed. Then he looked at a distant ce, as if he was caught in a thought. He seemed to be reminiscing about the past. Chapter 210: Chapter 210: A momentter, he said what I expected. You remind me of myself when I was a new employee. Thank you. I was full of spirit back then. So are you now. Yoo-hyuns words changed the look in Go Jun Hos eyes. Do I look like it? Yes, of course. Yoo-hyun was confident. Everyone has a me burning in their heart. Go Jun Ho was no exception. Thats how he climbed to a high position. Go Jun Ho looked at Yoo-hyun with a warm gaze and gave him serious advice. I appreciate your will, but it wont be easy when you actually do it. It would be hard if I were alone, but I have you as my supervisor. What? Hahaha. Thats right. Im here too. I trust you. Go Jun Houghed heartily at Yoo-hyuns witty answer. Then he opened his heart and said. What can I do to help you? Rather than help, I ask for your understanding. Understanding? Im a bit blunt. The team might be noisy for a while. Hahahaha. Was it because Yoo-hyun said something unexpected again? Go Jun Houghed so hard that he held his stomach. He had no reason toughtely, but todays meeting was a great joy for him. He waved his hand and said coolly. Sure. Do whatever you want. You can even turn it upside down. Thank you very much. I should thank you more. When Yoo-hyun bowed, Go Jun Ho reached out his thick hand. Yoo-hyun grabbed it without hesitation. In just 10 minutes of meeting, a hot trust was formed between the two. It was when he came back after the meeting. Yoon Gi Choon, the senior, greeted Yoo-hyun with a fierce look. Yoo-hyun smiled and passed by him. It was fun to see his wrinkled face. He was a unique person. As he sat down, Kim Seon-dong, the chief, spoke in his awkward voice. Hey, you know. Yes, chief. The team leader is looking for you. Thank you. Ill be right back. Yoo-hyun bowed and went to the team leaders seat. Why did the team leader, who didnt care about Yoo-hyun, suddenly call him? The reason was obvious. Kim Ho-gul, the senior executive, found Yoo-hyun and asked him with a worried expression. Did you have a meeting with the supervisor? Yes, I did. Why didnt you tell me? I tried to tell you earlier, but you looked too busy. Kim Ho-gul snorted at Yoo-hyuns answer. Hey From now on, you have to tell me everything. Yes, I understand. When Yoo-hyun nodded, he led him to an empty seat. Then he started to dig into the meeting details. Tell me what you talked about. The conversation? Yes. He was so nervous about the supervisor that he would make a fuss. Yoo-hyun exined calmly. About the advanced product team Really? So what did the supervisor say? He said they are a good team and I should learn a lot from them. Huh. He did? Kim Ho-gul was incredulous at Yoo-hyuns calmness. Yes. And nothing else? Yoo-hyun spat out augh as he looked at Kim Ho-gul, who was impatiently asking. He was so different from the past. He was a PhD graduate who was hesitant in some aspects, but solid in technical skills. Yoo-hyun learned a lot from him. But now he was just a small fry who only cared about the changed supervisor. He shouldnt be the captain of the ship called the advanced product team. Yoo-hyun wanted to fix the twisted key somehow. He expressed his will with that intention. He told me to speak up actively. He also said he would support me. Good, good. You have to be active. Thank you. I will live up to your expectations. Sure. Lets do well. He was smiling without any thoughts now, but what would his face look like in a little while? He had given him a preventive shot, but it would hurt a lot. Yoo-hyun was curious about the expression he would make. That afternoon, the members of the advanced product team gathered in the conference room. As Yoo-hyun had checked earlier, there was a weekly meeting of the advanced product team. The weekly report process was not much different from the product nning team. Each person reported in front of the team leader. Mang Ki Yong, the senior of the first part, presented first. To make a super-fastmunication IC Isnt the price wrong? So were working on that No. Lets check the supervisors opinion first. Kim Ho-gul shook his head and Mang Ki Yong sighed. The presentations were all like this. Nothing was decided. Jung In Wook, the leader of the first part, could have objected, but he just stepped back. The team leader also deliberately avoided him, who followed Go Jun Ho, the executive director. After the first part presentation, the second part presentation followed. Yoon Gi Choon, the senior, read the words he had written on the screen. The panel part is Isnt Hong, the manager, in charge of that? Yes, he is. Lets just go with that for now. Okay. The team leader had given up on the second part. He trusted and left it to Hong Hyuk-su, the manager, even though he saw the problem. Kim Ho-gul, the senior executive, was so distracted that he only focused on the circuit work he was confident in. So the circuit part kept spinning around, and the panel part had holes everywhere. The team leader shouldnt have done this. While the presentations continued, Yoo-hyun looked around. They all had resigned faces, as if they had gone through this kind of report several times. He also heard murmurs around him. Really, were going to do the same thing again. Whats the point? Its obvious that its going to break again. They should haveined if they were unhappy, but they couldnt. It was because the sense of defeat had already taken root in their hearts. Yoo-hyun didnt think theycked skills. If they did, they wouldnt have produced amazing results in the past. It was just that the direction itself was wrong now. They needed a strong shock from the outside to correct it. Near the end of the presentation, Yoo-hyun turned his head and stared at Kim Ho-gul, the senior executive. He felt Yoo-hyuns gaze and asked. Yoo-hyun, did you greet everyone? Yes, I did. Good. How was the meeting? A bit difficult? Yes. I thought it was a very important thing to do. Right. Its not an easy thing. Kim Ho-gul said it as an excuse. It was an act of worrying about how he looked earlier. Of course, that wasnt enough. Team leader, can I say something honestly? Sure. The supervisor told you to be proactive, didnt he? It gives me strength when you say that. Hehe. Sure. Say whatever you want. Were an open team. Kim Ho-gul pretended to be cheerful, which didnt suit him. That was when. Creak. Yoo-hyun suddenly got up from his seat and Kim Ho-gul blinked his eyes. Everyones eyes were on him. Thank you. Then Ill talk a little longer. Everyone had no idea what Yoo-hyun was going to say. They had no choice. What Yoo-hyun was going to do from now on was something they couldnt imagine. Yoo-hyun took a breath and pointed his sword at the team leader. The fastest way to shake up a group that was out of line was to catch the leader first. I thought the team leader should have paid more attention to this meeting. What? There were a lot of issues that needed to be decided. But you postponed them all. Kim Ho-gul, the senior executive, seemed to be shocked by the sudden de. Everyone else had their mouths wide open. Regardless, Yoo-hyun spoke quickly. If you do that, the people below cant report properly. You, now If you dont know the supervisors opinion, you should have asked him directly instead of doing this at the meeting. Kim Ho-guls face turned red btedly. He was humiliated in front of the team members, so his pride must have been hurt. But he couldnt do anything to Yoo-hyun directly. He was from another team, and he had mentioned the supervisor earlier. Then, Yoo-hyun loosened the reins a bit. Im sorry if I was rude. You told me to speak up. No. Well, that could be your thought. Thank you for understanding. Is that all? Kim Ho-guls words were prickly. But Yoo-hyun didnt back down. No. Can I do a little more? Go ahead. The team leader who was being pushed had to let him do it, and no one else could intervene. Some might have felt relieved inside. Sorry, but Yoo-hyun didnt step up to please the others. The team leaders failure to make a decision was a problem, but there were also problems with the reports. As Yoo-hyun turned his head and scanned the whole, the air began to change. Yoo-hyun started to swing his sword one by one. The first target was Mang Ki Yong, the senior of the same part. He had a white face, neat clothes, and a charming smile. He had been nice to Yoo-hyun in the past, and he had skills. He still showed some interest. Regardless, Yoo-hyun pressed him hard. First, the IC production part. This one cant meet the schedule no matter what. You should have reported the backup n together. So Im trying to make a decision quickly. Mang Ki Yong red up and Yoo-hyun presented a specific n. Of course, it was something he couldnt have thought of at this point. No. The Solvtech you contacted is already full of orders for the first half of the year. Theres no time to put it in now, how are you going to make the product in the second half? How do you know that? I checked it through the ICpany report. I also called the person in charge. Thats He was shaken by the counterpunch that came from an unexpected ce. That was the start. Yoo-hyun didnt stop his de and cut one by one. Min Su-jin, the senior who came as a career and was struggling, was no exception. She flinched at Yoo-hyuns gaze, wearing thin silver sses on her short hair. And the design part for the set configuration is Not that No. You should have met thepany already. You didnt try it because there was another problem, right? Kim Seon-dong, the chief who was the real owner of the idea and the core member of the project, was the same. He had skills, but he had ack of confidence, and he had something to fix. In the chip design part Lee Jin-mok, the chief who was more passionate than anyone else and had a strong impression and a stout body, was also the target of Yoo-hyuns criticism. The problem in the board production part is I already reported that. He had a strong pride and he objected. Yoo-hyun answered without hesitation. You should have done this important part until the upper person understood. Lee Jin-mok couldnt help but be silent because Yoo-hyun hit the point exactly. Chapter 211: Chapter 211: Of course, not only the part members who were presenters with Yoo-hyun were awake. Yoo-hyun spoke to Jung In-wook, the leader of part one. We need someone to coordinate this part in the middle, but we dont have that in this team. Ha. Ive seen all kinds of things in my life. Even though he sneered, Yoo-hyun didnt back down. He pressed him even harder. Am I wrong? If there is anything incorrect, please point it out. Jung In-wook, the leader, couldnt say anything. He had already turned the team leader into a madman. Who knows what kind of trouble he would get into if he said anything. It was a harsh criticism. Everyone was shocked by the situation they had never experienced before. Someone should have stopped him by now, but the atmosphere was not like that. The team leader had already been hit. And there were people who had been hit one by one. They had no reason to stop Yoo-hyuns words. Someone had to throw a dissenting vote, but there was no one who had the guts to do that. Yoo-hyun didnt slow down his tempo and immediately attacked Yun Gi-chun, the senior of part two, without mercy. The panel is the same. There are many missing parts in the panel design n that you mentioned in the report. What are you talking about? He fought back, but Yoo-hyun sharply picked out his weakness. How are you going to do the panel simtion? Thats already been done several times No. You havent used OLED TFT once, have you? Its hard to use the Future Research Institute line, and youre going to make it without a proper simtion? Is that possible? The conference room became quieter and quieter. Peoples faces were filled with horror. Yoo-hyuns knowledge covered both circuits and panels. What the hell is that kid? How does he know that? Is he really an employee? He was rude and arrogant, but he knew too much. That was not something that could be done by memorizing a few pages of reports. They all knew that fact too well. Yoo-hyun, who was speaking fast, took a breath. Then the peoples faces began to distort one by one. There was no self-reflection in them. Rather, they were full of resentment towards Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun didnt think that this would change everything. This was a kind of deration of war. As you can see, there are many problems overall. Am I being too presumptuous? They must have thought he was crazy. They might have thought he was too arrogant. They might have said that he would get scolded if he lived like this in thepany. He didnt care. He didnte here to avoid getting scolded. He showed his will to the silent people and greeted them more loudly. Thank you for understanding. I will continue to actively express my opinions in the future. I appreciate your cooperation. The atmosphere in the conference room was quiet as if it had been hit by a bomb. The team leader got up and left without a word, and the people followed him. ck. Lee Jin-mok, the chief, pushed Yoo-hyuns shoulder and left. You must be happy to be so smart? The people who passed by Yoo-hyun said one thing. Wow, hes really noisy. How can he do that? Even though he had built an image of speaking his mind, the distance between him and his team members grew further. He couldnt do his job properly no matter how much he criticized them. But Yoo-hyun believed in one thing. The people here were not here to y. They woulde to him if it was beneficial. And sincerity always works. After the meeting, the office was filled with cold air. They were hurt by Yoo-hyuns determined remarks. It was understandable that the engineers who had been working on the major tasks for years were criticized by a mere employee. Especially by someone who was not even an engineer, but a product nner. Was it because of that? Kim Ho-geol, the senior who looked nice and clumsy, gave Yoo-hyun a sharp look. He came back from smoking a cigarette alone and approached Yoo-hyun who was sitting in his seat. Do I look so easy to you, Yoo-hyun? No. Of course not. Theres a line in thepany, no matter what. When Yoo-hyun shook his head, he clenched his teeth and said. The surroundings became quiet by the passionate team leader atmosphere that he had never shown before. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and apologized to him. It was true that there was something excessive about his words, even if they were right. Im sorry if my frankness made you ufortable, team leader. Frankness? Ha Kim Ho-geol, the senior, sighed at Yoo-hyuns words and held his forehead with his index and thumb. His face was red as if he was about to explode. Yoo-hyun wished he would. They had to show their honest feelings and sh to move on to the next level. That would also help him find his authority as a team leader. He looked around and spoke in a somewhat strong tone. Im not going to let this go. Yes. Please let me know if there is anything wrong. Yoo-hyun spoke calmly without bowing his head. He was willing to ept any proper criticism. But Kim Ho-geol, the senior, chose to avoid the situation. He looked at Yoo-hyun silently and then returned to his seat. He was not the only one. The leaders of part one and two nced at Yoo-hyun with cold eyes and passed by. They didnt express it directly, but they felt hostile. The other team members were the same. He heard murmurs from behind. Yoo-hyun ignored them and turned on his monitor. He opened the weekly report file that he had done today. He marked the parts that needed to be changed in red and wrote the alternatives in blue. He hoped that his words today wouldnt just go to waste. It was when Yoo-hyun was working hard. He turned his head at the snicker from behind and saw Maeng Gi-yong, the senior. Huh, are you going to criticize again? Im going to share what Ive organized. He looked at Yoo-hyun with a suppressed expression. Yoo-hyun didnt avoid his gaze, and Maeng Gi-yong, the senior, shook his head and muttered. I thought it would be interesting because you were different, but youre really annoying That was the end of his words. Yoo-hyun quietly watched his back as he returned to his seat. Then he softly threw out his inner thoughts that he couldnt say now. Of course, he didnt hear them. If you dont change like this, you wont survive. -Lets make it a habit to leave work on time~ The departure music of the Ulsan factory was different from the Hansung Tower. It emphasized the departure time more directly. What was more different was the movement of the people. At Hansung Tower, they still left work on time fairly well. But the Ulsan factory didnt seem to have that concept. The people didnt care about the departure music, which sounded empty. It was the moment when the song ended. Yoo-hyun sent the revised team weekly report file to the people. How would they feel when they saw this? They might curse him because of their bruised pride. But it was better than repeating the same mistakes. He was sure that he was going in the right direction. Yoo-hyun trusted the skills of the people in the advanced product team, not their personalities. Yoo-hyun came home and had a simple meal with the side dishes his mother sent. He thought he would be fine, but his head was moreplicated than he thought. He was bothered by the cold eyes of some team members who had been close to him. He knew it would be resolved soon, but he was human, so he couldnt help but worry. He changed his clothes and went outside to shake off his feelings. The best way to clear his mind was to sweat without thinking. When he went outside, the sun hadnt set yet. It was the course he ran in the morning, but it looked different at this time. There were quite a lot of people, and there were also people riding bicycles. Thud. Thud. Thud. Yoo-hyun ran faster than in the morning. He was keeping up with the bicycle next to him. It was after he ran for a while. Thump. Yoo-hyun sat on the bench and took a breath. He drank some water. Hoo. The cool breeze and the sunset scenery came into his eyes. It was a beautiful scenery, but that was it. His lonely feelings didnt subside. Ring. Then, a phone call came. He had a feeling who it was. He looked at his phone and it was Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, as expected. Yoo-hyun greeted him with a friendly feeling. Yes, assistant manager. -I called you because I thought you might be bored. You called me this morning too. -Morning and evening are different. Yoo-hyunughed at Park Seung-woo, the assistant managers good-natured words. Anyone would think you have nothing to do. -Haha. No, thats not it Come on, thats true. He was worried, but he pretended tough. It was very nice. He hadnt been apart for long, but he must have missed him. Yoo-hyun smiled all the time he listened to his words. He talked for a while and then lowered his voice as if he had a secret to tell. -Yoo-hyun, actually What is it? -No, its nothing. Come on, tell me. -Just. Theres something like that. Youll be surprised. Hehe. He seemed to have something amazing to say, but he shut his mouth and got excited. Yoo-hyun hid his feelings and acted cocky. Well, youre obvious, assistant manager. Im not curious. -No, really. Youll be really shocked. Yeah, yeah. I got it. -Wow. You really dont believe me? Tell me? No, Im fine. When Yoo-hyun spoke tantly, Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, finally got angry. They exchanged useless questions and answers for a long time. Anyone would think they had nothing to do, but not Yoo-hyun. He felt his head clear up. The next day. Yoo-hyun arrived at the office and started the day with enthusiasm. He greeted the people as he did yesterday. Hello. Good morning. The answer that came back was not much different from yesterday. Rather, the situation seemed to have gotten worse. Some people made bored expressions, and some ignored him. The aftermath of yesterdays meeting was still there. Regardless, Yoo-hyun tried to approach them. What Yoo-hyun wanted was the sess of the project. He used a somewhat rough method for that. He couldnt stop here. He needed to melt into their hearts to move them. How could he ovee this situation and get closer to them? There were many human ways, but the most certain thing was work. He had to prove that he was not just a talker, but a doer who benefited them. Chapter 212: Chapter 212: With that in mind, Yoo-hyun began to move. He had the details of his team members tasks in his head. Knowing that, he knew what he needed and what he had to do next. That was why he went to the teamb to check where the measuring equipment was. There are two wave meters, three photometers, and That was not all. He checked the teams various equipment and parts, such as where the soldering iron was, how many power supply units there were, and what kind of cables there were. He also checked the module box and the panel storage. And he went to the material warehouse in the hallway. It was closed, but he looked inside through the ss door to get a rough idea of the situation. The next ce he went was the module factory. He checked the location and looked at the work schedule to see what kind of module work was being done in his area. Yoo-hyun did not stop there. He looked for Joo Yoonha, the secretary in charge. He wanted to look deeper into the whole work of the department, not just the work of the pre-product team. He asked her, who was sitting at her desk. Yoonha, can I check the KPI (Key Performance Indicator) of the department? Sure. Do you want me to send it to you? Yes. And can you also send me the other teams ones? Okay. But thats strange. Why? Well. The team leaders dont care much about anything other than their own teams. Joo Yoonha said with a puzzled expression, revealing the problem that the department was facing. The teams in the department were all ying separately. The newly arrived executive director, Go Jun-ho, did not even grasp this. It was a part that needed to be sorted out at least to fix the work of the pre-product team. Yoo-hyun casually gave his opinion. It seemed like there was nomunication between the teams. Is that so? Yes. Im sure the director must have a headache. Well, I guess so, seeing how he breaks down every day. Yoo-hyun asked her one more thing, smiling at her friendly smile. Oh, and theres a monthly dispatch report, right? When do I have to share it? Joo Yoonha answered kindly as always. The date doesnt matter much. I think the director is too busy to care about that. Then Ill send it to youter when I write it. Okay. I understand. But youre very diligent, Yoo-hyun. Haha. I have to learn because I dont know. Yoo-hyun answered with a good-natured tone, and she brought up the question she was curious about. Hey, youre doing well. No, Im still a chick. It seems like the director is taking good care of you, Yoo-hyun. Really? Yes. He talked about you several times after the interview yesterday. Im d. Thank you for letting me know. Yoo-hyun smiled happily, feeling that things were going as he nned. People want to know more when they are interested. Go Jun-ho, the executive director, must have checked Yoo-hyuns personnel record separately. First ce in the new employee training, color phone award, group research and development award, etc. Although he was an employee, this record was enough to gain Go Jun-hos trust. Yoo-hyun returned to his seat after greeting Joo Yoonha. The team atmosphere was not good. He heard the murmurs of the people who were conscious of him. They were all from the second part. Hes here, hes here. Hes going to get crushed today. They say he has to learn the hard way. They always said things like that behind his back. But he could hear them. He was thinking that when he sat down. Yoon Gi-chun, the senior, came over and nagged him. This person always came over and poked him. Youre acting all smart, but you look like youre going to get smashed today. Why? Yoo-hyun asked, and he said with a haughty voice. What do you mean why? Ask your team leader. He came down here because he messed up managing his subordinates. My team leader? Yeah. Are you scared now? No. Im so happy. Yoo-hyun finally realized what Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, meant by the secret he told himst night. It meant that Kim Hyun-min, the director, had secretlye down. He felt happy and at the same time, he imagined the situation that brought him down. Yoon Gi-chun sneered at Yoo-hyuns smile. Hey, youre smiling? You bastard, youre in trouble. The team leadering down means Excuse me. Ring. Yoo-hyun raised his hand to stop his words and answered the phone. He lowered his voice as much as possible and made a firm expression. Yes. Yes, team leader. Ill be right there. Then, the corner of Yoon Gi-chuns mouth, who was next to him, stretched out. He looked at Yoo-hyun, who hung up the phone, as if he was waiting. Lets see how you get crushed. Thank you for your concern, senior. Hehe. Acting smart. Thank you for thepliment, too. This kid is stubborn until the end Yoo-hyun smiled brightly, and Yoon Gi-chuns expression crumpled. He was a very simple person. At that moment, in the small meeting room on the second floor of the Ulsan 4th factory. Kim Hyun-min, the director, and Kim Ho-geol, the chief, were facing each other. Kim Hyun-mins face looked very heavy after hanging up the phone. Kim Ho-geol said to Kim Hyun-min with an awkward expression. You didnt have to call him, though. No. After hearing what the team leader said, I think I need to take action. Yes. Thank you for understanding. Dont mention it. Its a natural measure as a team leader who sent him on dispatch. Kim Ho-geol, the chief, sighed with relief inside as he saw Kim Hyun-min, the director, acting proactively. He was worried because Kim Hyun-min had a reputation for being impulsive. But looking at the situation, it seemed like it would be resolved neatly. Kim Ho-geol was having a pleasant imagination when it happened. Creak. The door opened and Yoo-hyun came in. He greeted them politely first. Did you call me, team leader? Sit here. Kim Hyun-min gestured with a stern voice. But he kept winking. Please stop doing that. Yoo-hyun managed his expression and sat down firmly. Then Kim Hyun-min went straight to the point. Yoo-hyun, you acted rudely yesterday, didnt you? No, I just pointed out what was wrong. Oh, no, thats not it. Kim Ho-geol was irritated by Yoo-hyuns blunt attitude. Kim Hyun-min raised his hand to stop Kim Ho-geols words and interrogated Yoo-hyun. Then tell me properly, what was wrong? At yesterdays meeting As Yoo-hyuns words continued, Kim Ho-geols face turned red. He felt like his clothes were stripped off in front of the product nning team leader. But he didnt argue or listen, because of Kim Hyun-min, who was stiff and rigid. He looked very angry at his subordinate. No matter what, you have to follow the rules at thepany. Yes, I agree. Even though honesty is a virtue in our department, you have to know that its not the case in ces where there are a lot of things to hide. I didnt think of that. Yoo-hyun bowed his head. He seemed to admit his mistake, but the situation was strange. Kim Ho-geol tilted his head and asked. Director Kim, what do you mean Ah, I was just giving an example. I think I taught him wrong. Oh, I see. Its all because of the vice president. Kim Hyun-mins words surprised Kim Ho-geol. What? Man, he told the new employee to speak honestly, and this guy turned out like this. Kim Ho-geol was confused. Kim Hyun-mins expression looked like he was scolding his subordinate, but when he listened to the content, it didnt seem like that. As he was showing his doubt, Kim Hyun-min raised his voice even more at Yoo-hyun. Hey. No matter how rotten and wrong the team is, you cant talk like that. Got it? Yes. Ill be careful from now on. Yoo-hyun nodded calmly at Kim Hyun-mins words that hit the mark. But Kim Ho-geol wasnt. Ro, rotten? He stuttered. Then Kim Hyun-min slipped out like a snake. Ah, I was just giving an example. If you listen to this guy, there are a lot of things wrong with the team, but that cant be true, right? Kim Ho-geol blinked and thought as he was. Kim Hyun-min whipped Yoo-hyun and raised his voice. Anyway, I have to tell executive director Go about your behavior, Yoo-hyun. And everything that happened today. I understand, team leader. Yes? The director? Yoo-hyun answered calmly, while Kim Ho-geol asked in surprise. Kim Hyun-min said casually. He asked me to meet him anyway. So, are you going to him right away? No. I have to go to our team members seats first. Even if they are my children, I have to see how they live, dont I? Well, thats true. Yoo-hyun held back hisughter as he saw Kim Ho-geol flustered. He expected it, but he was too skillful. As if he sensed Yoo-hyuns feelings, Kim Hyun-min pulled his chair forward. Screech. Then he looked at Kim Ho-geol sharply and said something meaningful. I heard that there are cases where they push away the people who came on dispatch. Are there ces like that? Haha. Thats what they say. Anyway, Ill check that part and go to executive director Go. He seems to be very interested in the dispatched employee, too. Kim Hyun-min hit the decisive blow. Kim Ho-geol, who would wake up even in his sleep if it was executive director Go, got up first. Then Ill go ahead and prepare. Okay. Ill follow you right away. No. Come after five minutes. I have something to tell the team. Okay. Ill talk to the rude team member for a while. Please do. Kim Ho-geol moved as soon as Kim Hyun-mins words fell. His steps looked unusually fast. After Kim Ho-geol left. Kim Hyun-min chuckled and said to Yoo-hyun. Hes so naive. Yes. Hes nice. And smart. What, but why did you do that? Kim Hyun-min asked incredulously, and Yoo-hyun answered without hesitation. They could say anything to each other. I have to change what I want to change. Man, but you dont make a scene on the first day, do you? You said you would take responsibility even if I did whatever I wanted. Hey, thats Haha. Yeah, I did. Then its fine. Kim Hyun-minughed to himself. Yoo-hyun, who was watching him, guessed his thoughts. Are you not going to ask me more? You said you wanted to change it, didnt you? Not that. Fine. Dont I know you? You wouldnt have done it with bad intentions. Kim Hyun-min looked at Yoo-hyun with confidence. He was grateful for that, even if it was nothing. His feelings were naturally expressed. Thank you for trusting me. Fine, and you know what Im going to do when I go there, right? Kim Hyun-min had something else in mind. Yoo-hyun recalled the scene of the meeting room where he made a scene. He always did something unexpected when there was a conflict with another team. He was looking forward to it, so Yoo-hyun nodded. Roughly. Of course. You. Just match the timing. Yes. Thats my specialty. Kid. Kim Hyun-min smiled as Yoo-hyun grumbled. Chapter 213: Chapter 213: A momentter. Director Kim Hyun-min of the Preceding Product Team entered the office. Yoo-hyun was standing next to his seat, and Senior Kim Ho-geol was in front of him. It was the first time that the team leader of the Product nning Team hade to the office himself. There was a strong feeling that something was about to explode. The team members all looked at them sneakily from their seats. Director Kim Hyun-min looked around the office and said to Yoo-hyun in a fairly loud voice. Hey, you have a nice spot here. Yes. Everyone is doing well. Heh heh. They should. You are our core talent. Why do you say that? The expressions of the people changed subtly at Director Kim Hyun-mins words. They expected him to apologize or make a negative remark, but he unexpectedly praised him. And his expression was bright. Director Kim Hyun-min didnt stop there and boasted more. By the way, Vice President Shin Myung-ho wanted to see your face. Really? I think its because of the group research and development award you received. Call himter and thank him. Yes, I will. It was the moment when Yoo-hyun naturally epted his words. The faces of the people were shocked. The words that filled the conversation between the two were unbearable. Especially, the expression of Senior Kim Ho-geol in front of him turned yellow. Director Kim Hyun-min suddenly grabbed his hand. And then he changed his attitude and spoke politely. Team leader, please take good care of Yoo-hyun. Ha ha Yes, of course. Director Kim Hyun-min emphasized to the startled Senior Kim Ho-geol. The most important thing we taught in our department is to speak frankly. Thats why Yoo-hyun might seem a bit rude. Is that so? But please understand that. He is not the kind of person who talks nonsense. Senior Kim Ho-geol couldnt grasp the sudden change of Director Kim Hyun-mins attitude. Regardless, Director Kim Hyun-min spoke loudly as if to let the people hear. It was a kind of deration that they shouldnt mess with him. I trust Yoo-hyun unconditionally. I will take care of him no matter what he does. Then Ill go and see Director Go Jun-ho. Yes? Oh, yes. Right. Okay. Senior Kim Ho-geols soul was sucked out by the sessive attacks. He couldnt handle Director Kim Hyun-min, who had experienced all kinds of battles, from the ground to the air, with his low status and academic background. Director Kim Hyun-minughed heartily and said. Ha ha ha ha. Im relieved that youll take care of him. I will Then he suddenly spread his arms and looked at Yoo-hyun. Hey, Yoo-hyun, good luck. Thank you foring here. Wham. Yoo-hyun would have avoided him normally, but he responded this time. It was because he felt his heart that cared for his distant son. Director Kim Hyun-min patted Yoo-hyuns back and said. Heh heh heh. Ille by often. Yes. Ill contact you. Check every day. Ha ha ha. You dont have to do that. Many moments that he had spent with him shed through Yoo-hyuns mind. He was a really good leader. Director Kim Hyun-min moved and Senior Kim Ho-geol followed him. It was to make him say good things to Director Go Jun-ho somehow. Yoo-hyun watched the backs of the two and snorted. Hes such an amazing person. Director Kim Hyun-min had a good position. He knew how to use the power rtions well, and how to set the mood. Thanks to him, the office atmosphere changed strangely. It was when Yoo-hyun turned his head. Whoosh. The people all turned their heads and avoided Yoo-hyun. It looked no different from the situation before, just by looking at this scene. But it wasnt. They were not ignoring him, but conscious of him. It was not a bad situation, so Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly. Thanks to Director Kim Hyun-min, he seemed to be able to go back faster. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun turned his head again and saw Director Kim Hyun-min leaving. The thought of being together, not alone, filled his heart. Thank you. There were people who felt a sense of crisis in the changed atmosphere. They were the ones who yed politics poorly in thepany. The two part leaders who didnt get along well gathered and plotted. Yoo-hyun looked at them and shook his head. He wished they didnt show their intentions so much, but their tant awareness was very funny. There was a limit to what they could do here. They couldnt force anything, so they only had to assign work. What problem woulde up? Yoo-hyun had prepared enough, but he couldnt help but look forward to it. The more he studied hard, the more he waited for the exam. A momentter. Senior Lee Jin-mok, who received the order from the first part leader, approached Yoo-hyun. He opened his mouth cautiously, as if he was bothered by the bitter words he spat out yesterday. Yoo-hyun, we need to clean up the material warehouse. Yes, Ill help you. Okay As soon as Yoo-hyun answered, he looked somewhat apologetic. Trudging. Yoo-hyun followed Senior Lee Jin-mok to the material warehouse in the hallway. Senior Lee Jin-mok pressed the password of the material warehouse and said. Beep beep beep beep. The number is 7642. Remember it. Yes, I got it. ng. When he opened the door, there were square stic parts boxes filled on the wall. There were small parts attached to the PCB and various ICs. Senior Lee Jin-mok pointed to a pile of stic boxes full of one side of the wall and said. This is the part that our circuit team uses. Do other teams use this warehouse too? Yes. You can assume that all the circuit departments in charge use it. He nodded at Yoo-hyuns question. Yoo-hyun went further. Got it. I just need to check if there are any mixed parts, right? Huh? Yeah. They get mixed up when you use them. Look at the cycle here Yes, I got it. Ill sort it out. Yoo-hyun readily agreed as he listened to the exnation. Senior Lee Jin-mok looked at him unexpectedly. Then he spat out a word. Let me know if theres anything you cant do. Yes. Ill contact you. Yoo-hyun smiled brightly, and Senior Lee Jin-mok scratched the back of his head and left the warehouse. He knew better than anyone that it was a lot of work. Yoo-hyun looked around the warehouse alone. He remembered the old memories as he saw the old scenery for a long time. -How to clean up the material warehouse At that time, Senior Lee Jin-mok had a prickly side like now. But he was also a kind of person who took care of him subtly. He felt sorry for giving him work, but he taught him everything. There was a lot to sort out in the warehouse, so the period was quite long. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun, who kept his distance from people, had a lot of conversations with him. Not that they became close personally, though. Yoo-hyun chuckled and opened a small stic box. Rattle. Inside, there were white reels that were a little bigger than a finger. There were hundreds of tiny parts wrapped around the reel. The stic box was marked as a resistor, but the reel was a capacitor. Yoo-hyun opened another stic box. There were parts of different sizes and parts that didnt match the values. In a word, they were all mixed up. He roughly knew it, but the situation was serious. How did they find the parts here? Yoo-hyun snickered and loosened his hands. It was obvious why he got this job. He was determined to do it properly. That afternoon. A man came up to Senior Lee Jin-mok sitting in his seat. It was Senior Jin Moon-han of the Circuit 4 team next to him. He was in charge of the material warehouse with Senior Lee Jin-mok. He asked with a flush. Senior Lee, youre really amazing, arent you? Ah, Senior Jin, what are you talking about The material warehouse, the material warehouse. Heh heh heh. Senior Lee Jin-moks spine chilled for a moment. He remembered that he had given Yoo-hyun the job. He jumped up from his seat and bowed. Im, Im sorry. What are you sorry for? You did a great job. Really? Heh heh heh. A hundred praises are not enough. Ill count on you from now on. The scary Senior Jin Moon-han left with a smile. Senior Lee Jin-mok came to his senses and ran to the material warehouse. He couldnt understand what was going on. He opened the door of the material warehouse and looked around, but there was no one there. He looked around and blinked his eyes. What the hell He couldnt speak properly. The cycle on the surface of the stic box had changedpletely. The letters were much bigger and neater. The arrangement was also urately divided by parts. Rattle. Not only that, but the cycle on the surface of the reel inside the box also changed. There was a new printed paper on the rice-sized letters. Inrge letters, it matched the font on the box surface and looked nice. The part name was marked in parentheses before the part number and size. Unless he was a fool, he wouldnt put it in another box. It was a long time to just sort it out. But he also came up with alternatives? Senior Lee Jin-mok couldnt believe it even as he looked. ng. Then the door opened, and Yoo-hyun appeared in Senior Lee Jin-moks sight. Yoo-hyun smiled and handed him a can of coffee. Im d I bought one more. Senior Lee, is the coffee okay? Huh? Oh Senior Lee Jin-mok took the can of coffee and nced around. It must have taken a lot of time. Its not over yet. I think we need a sorting ledger. And Yoo-hyun pointed out the problems of the material warehouse one by one. The more he did, the more confused Senior Lee Jin-moks face was. Yoo-hyun asked casually. Is there a problem? No, no. Its fine. It would be easier to separate the parts from other teams and take them out this way. Thats right Yes. Then Ill proceed like this. In the end, Senior Lee Jin-mok lost his words. The next afternoon. Yoo-hyun was sitting at the inspection stand in the corner of the teamboratory. There were stacks of touch PCBs that the Preceding Product Team had developed before. Yoo-hyun said to Senior Kim Sun-dong, who didnt know what to do next to him. Senior Kim, can I just remove this resistor and rece it with something else? Yeah. Thats right, but Its okay. Ill do it. Hey, have you ever soldered? Yes. I know how to do it. Yoo-hyun answered cheerfully, but Senior Kim Sun-dongsplexion was still pale. Then Senior Maeng Gi-yong, who was passing by behind him, said. Senior Kim, just leave him alone. Hell do it himself. Senior Kim, leave that ande over here. Yes Okay. Dont worry. Senior Kim Sun-dong kept ncing at Yoo-hyun anxiously. Chapter 214: Chapter 214: Yoo-hyun nodded his head with a smile. -You dont have to do this. You should focus on other things, Yoo-hyun. Kim Seon-dong, the team leader, always tried to take over the tasks that were assigned to Yoo-hyun. He was the type of person who was willing to sacrifice himself for others. He endured all kinds of unpleasant work withoutining. He had a lot of ideas and was smart, but he was too busy with trivial tasks that he couldnt concentrate on his own work. Despite that, he yed a crucial role in the development of the ultra-high-resolution panel. Looking back, he was an amazing person. Swish. Yoo-hyun sat down and touched the soldering iron. It felt very unfamiliar. It was even more so because he hadnt used it for a long time. Then, someone passed behind Yoo-hyun. He nced and saw that it was Kim Hogul, the senior engineer. He seemed to have checked what Yoo-hyun was doing, but he didnt show any reaction. His expression was as grim as yesterday. He looked at Yoo-hyun as if he was testing him. -The product nning guys should do this too. Then they would understand the difficulties of the engineers. Yoo-hyun recalled what he had said in the past and smiled. Back then, he wasnt a timid team leader who only cared about others opinions. Under his professional guidance, Yoo-hyun gained a lot of experience. It became a great foundation for Yoo-hyuns growthter. With that memory in mind, Yoo-hyun turned on the soldering iron. There were countlessponents on a yellow film that was slightly smaller than his palm. They were so close together that it required a lot of skill to detach one of them. Yoo-hyun removed them one by one by applying solder on both sides of the smallponents. It had been a long time ago, but his hands still remembered the experience. And since he had good concentration, it was quick after he got used to it. This is fun. After detaching them, he also enjoyed attaching them with solder using tweezers. It felt natural to repeat the same task over and over again. It was like disassembling and reassembling a gun in the army. A whileter. Kim Seon-dong, the team leader, and Maeng Gi-yong, the senior engineer, came back after finishing their conversation. There was a box containing touch PCBs on Kim Seon-dongs seat. They were neatly packed as if they were new products. Maeng Gi-yong was surprised and asked Kim Seon-dong. What? Youre done already? Of course not Maeng Gi-yong looked around and quickly said to Kim Seon-dong. Check it with the measuring device. Hurry up. Okay, okay. Kim Seon-dong brought the measuring device and checked the resistance at the position where it needed to be changed. He checked several devices, but the values were all the same. The connections were also neatly done. After confirming everything, Kim Seon-dong said to Maeng Gi-yong. Senior engineer, I think its all done. Theres not a single mistake. Wow Maeng Gi-yong felt a bit awkward. He had asked the team leader to make Yoo-hyun do some hard work, but he finished it in no time. Thats how Yoo-hyun aplished something every day. Even if it was a small thing, he always left a good impression. As he did so, the evaluation of others around him gradually changed. From a shameless guy, a rude guy to a necessary guy. Thanks to the halo effect that Kim Hyun-min, the director, had given him, his speed elerated even more. It was Friday, the first week since Yoo-hyun came to work here. That morning, Maeng Gi-yong and Lee Jin-mok, the team leaders, were at the smoking area next to the fourth factory building. They were smoking when Maeng Gi-yong suddenly said: That guy Yoo-hyun has something special. Yes, senior engineer. I thought he was just a rude guy, but hes not. Me too. You know that ICpany thing he mentioned? Yes. At the weekly meeting? Yeah. He was right about everything. Geez. Maeng Gi-yong exhaled smoke and chuckled bitterly. Lee Jin-mok nodded in agreement and asked with a worried expression: What about Yoon senior engineer? He seems to be really after him. What should we do? What can we do? In my opinion, Yoon senior engineer cant stop Yoo-hyun. You think so? Youre starting to worry about him too? If you do, you should at least buy him a drink. Hey, Im not that close to him yet. Lee Jin-mok shook his head at Maeng Gi-yongs suggestion. He still had some resentment in his heart. It was the same for Maeng Gi-yong. He threw away the cigarette butt and muttered to himself. But I think we should get along with him soon. At that moment. Yoo-hyun, who was sitting in the office, turned his head at the gaze he felt from the water dispenser. There was Yoon Gichun, the senior engineer. He was grinding his teeth and ring at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun snickered and he crumpled the paper cup and threw it into the trash can. Then he walked back to his seat with a sulky face. How long is he going to act like that? Yoo-hyunughed mockingly and shook his head. He looked ridiculous with his negative emotions. Did he know that the more he acted like that, the more he helped Yoo-hyun? If it werent for him, Yoo-hyun would have stayed as an outsider for a long time. He seems to be a nice person after all Even if Yoo-hyun showed his hard work, people would have thought that way. But thanks to Yoon Gichuns excessive gossiping, the situation changed. No, I didnt see him wrong. It was Yoon Gichun who ndered him and made me misunderstand. Thats how he gave people a chance to rationalize themselves. Of course, the atmosphere wasntpletely reversed yet, but it was definitely improving. Yoo-hyun felt somewhat grateful to Yoon Gichun. But he couldnt let him be a childish brat forever. It was time to work. Click. A project checklist appeared on Yoo-hyuns monitor. It listed all the items that were necessary for the progress of the project. It was what Go Jun-ho, the executive director, had ordered the team leader to report by next Tuesday. Yoo-hyun had collected the team data and made a new report. The reason why he made a new one was simple. The content they presentedst week was terrible. Each individual in the advanced product team had professional knowledge and rich experience. But they had a weakness in drawing a big picture. The team leader should have done that role, but Kim Hogul, the senior engineer, still couldnt read Go Jun-hos mind. Yoo-hyun checked the schedule on the checklist and picked up the phone. There were some things he had to prepare in advance for the future. After a few rings, he heard Kim Young-gil, the section chiefs voice. -Oh? Yoo-hyun, whats up? Are you doing well? -Thanks to you, Im doing well. They exchanged simple greetings and Yoo-hyun got to the point. Section chief, did you register the trademark as I told you? -What? Retina disy? Yes. You said you would do it. -Ah, I did it because you pushed me. But I did it. Good job. -But will it work? Were not good at patents, let alone trademarks. Kim Young-gil answered with uncertainty, but Yoo-hyun assured him. It will work. Its a unique name. -Okay. Well, it would be nice to advertise our ultra-high-resolution panel. The name is cool. Yes. It will help. He didnt know in the past and missed it, but not anymore. He didnt want to let others take away what he had done. The name had a great power. Yoo-hyun hung up and called Semi Electronics Kang Jun-ki right away. He greeted him with a friendly voice. -Hey, Ulsan boy, whats going on? Just checking. Did you check the mockup schedule? -Ah. You asked me a few days ago, dude. Stop stalling and tell me. Im busy. Yoo-hyun asked Kang Jun-ki, who was sighing. He was having fun with his work and he must have checked it already. As expected, he got the answer he wanted. -We still have time, dont we? If we customize it as you said, we have enough room. Okay. Thats it. -But why do you need another mockup? No. Not me. Theres someone called Lee Jin-mok, the team leader. Yoo-hyun lifted his head and looked at Lee Jin-mok, who was next to Kim Seon-dong, the team leader. He was organizing data without knowing anything. Kang Jun-ki asked him: -Really? When are you going to contact him? Ill do itter. Anyway, I got it. Let me know if theres any change. -Okay. Bye. Yoo-hyun looked at the phone that was hung up. No one cared about it now, but there would be a time when they needed a mockup for Apples demo. He had to prepare from now on to make a big impact then. What would be good to demo the ultra-high-resolution panel? Realistic images were essential. But that wasnt enough. He had to make a UI that felt like a next-generation Apple phone to convince them for sure. Yoo-hyun knew someone who could help him with this kind of thing. He picked up his phone and called his sister. Hey, Jaehui, how are you? -Whats up, bro? You never call me these days. Just wondering how your studies are going. -I almost died because of the midterm exams. Did you finish them? -Yeah. I guess so. He had checked his sisters midterm schedule before calling her. It was his brotherly heart to give her some consideration before asking for a favor. Yoo-hyun said with a pleasant voice: Thats good. -What? You sound suspicious. Well As Yoo-hyun was exining, he heard a sharp voice from the other side of the phone. -No way. I dont want to do it. What? Whats wrong? -No, nothing. When Yoo-hyun asked her, Han Jaehui pretended that nothing happened. But that wasnt true. He clearly heard a mans voice nagging her. -Hey, Im on the phone. Stop it. Ugh. Why are you like this? Ugh, really. Jaehui, whats going on? -No, its just that a senior keeps talking to me. Yoo-hyun felt it intuitively. He had a name in his mind. Is it Yang Woochan? -No. Just continue what you were saying. When Han Jaehui avoided the question, his suspicion turned into certainty. She was definitely involved with Yang Woochan. And not in a good way. Yoo-hyun said with determination: No. I have to see you in person. Are you okay now? -Uh, I guess so Okay. Ill be there today. -What? Yoo-hyun ignored Han Jaehuis surprise and hung up the phone. Click. He immediately looked for a bus ticket. There wasnt much time left until the end of work, so he had to check it now to catch it on time. As he was searching the inte site, Maeng Gi-yong, the senior engineer, nced at him as if he was aware of him. He licked his lips as if he had something to say. He felt like asking him for a drink. He could reach out and grab him, but he couldnt do that now. He had an urgent matter to solve. In the end, Maeng Gi-yong wandered around and returned to his seat. Chapter 215: Chapter 215: Chapter 215 A short whileter, Yoo-hyun quickly headed to the bus stop after getting off work. He got on the city bus just in time. After a long ride, he arrived at the university where his younger sister attended. Han Jaehee was living in a studio apartment near the campus. Ding dong. Ding dong. He rang the bell and heard some movement after a while. ¡°Who is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s me, your brother. Open up.¡± ¡°Huh. You really came?¡± Han Jaehee cracked open the door and gasped in surprise. ¡°You said you wereing.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t know you woulde so soon. What do I do? I didn¡¯t clean up at all.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay¡­¡± Yoo-hyun stepped into the studio and swallowed his words. It was worse than a pigsty. ¡°Just wait a minute.¡± ¡°Can you help me?¡± ¡°No, no. Just sit there.¡± She seemed to have some conscience as she moved around busily. As she crouched down to tidy up the floor, a green bottle rolled behind her. Rattle rattle rattle. Yoo-hyun asked with a dumbfounded expression. ¡°Why do you have so many empty soju bottles in your house?¡± ¡°I drank them when I got stuck with my work.¡± He somehow epted her exnation and nodded. Then he unpacked his bag. Inside, there was alcohol he bought from the mart next to the terminal. ¡°I guess I didn¡¯t need to buy this.¡± ¡°Huh. Vodka is good.¡± Han Jaehee smiled and took the gift from Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun looked around. There was aputer on the desk, and a tablet next to it. He could tell how much work she had done by the stains on the tablet pen. The books next to it were the same. They were worn out and showed signs of studying hard. The trash can was filled with dozens of crumpled papers. But more than that, he noticed the things that werecking in the house. Yoo-hyun said. ¡°You need a lot of things here. I¡¯ll buy you someter.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine. I¡¯m not going to live here for long, anyway.¡± ¡°You have to endure until this year. If you don¡¯t graduate, you¡¯ll have to stay another year.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t jinx it.¡± Han Jaehee snapped at him for worrying about her. Then she changed her mood. ¡°Shall we have a drink?¡± ¡°What do you want to talk about with your brother? There must be something you want to hear.¡± When Yoo-hyun asked her cluelessly, Han Jaehee hit the nail on the head. She wanted to confirm something right away, so Yoo-hyun agreed readily. ¡°Yeah. That¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Just wait a minute.¡± Han Jaehee moved around again. She put a frying pan on top of a small electric stove that could barely fit one pot. Then she made something quickly. ¡°We can¡¯t drink without snacks.¡± ¡°That¡¯s so like you.¡± Yoo-hyun licked his lips. Soon, Yoo-hyun faced his sister with a small table between them. The various things that covered the floor were pushed to the corner of the room. On the table, there were ice sses and bottles of alcohol. The space next to them was filled with cheese sauce and nachos that Han Jaehee made. She decorated them quite well for an art student. ¡°It¡¯s pretty cozy, right?¡± ¡°Right? You and I are surprisinglypatible, aren¡¯t we?¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled as he saw Han Jaehee teasing him. She looked more rxed and free than before. That made him wish for her happiness even more. After a few drinks, Yoo-hyun brought up the main topic. ¡°Tell me.¡± ¡°Why are you so obsessed with Woochan sunbae?¡± Yoo-hyun dodged the question that Han Jaehee asked bluntly. ¡°I have a good reason for that. I heard some rumors too.¡± ¡°What are they? How did you hear such rumors?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t really say it with my mouth.¡± He couldn¡¯t bring himself to say it. Maybe because she was drunk, or because there was something suspicious about him, but his sister let it slide for now. ¡°Well, you¡¯re not someone who says wrong things.¡± ¡°Are you drunk? You¡¯re even talking nicely.¡± ¡°No way. Anyway, look at this.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at the phone that Han Jaehee handed him. There were texts that she sent one-sidedly. Let¡¯s meet, why don¡¯t youe out, let¡¯s have a drink, I miss you, I¡¯lle find you, etc. Lately, they became more frequent. Han Jaehee clearly expressed her dislike, but he clung to her persistently. Yoo-hyun clenched his teeth. ¡°This guy is totally a stalker.¡± ¡°He¡¯s pretty popr among sunbaes, but he became more obsessed with me when I kept saying no.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°He even came to my house and stuff.¡± Yoo-hyun was shocked by his sister¡¯s words and asked. ¡°So? Did you open the door?¡± ¡°Are you crazy? How can I show him this ce?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Something didn¡¯t add up, but he was relieved. Yoo-hyun casually asked Han Jaehee. He needed to get rid of him for good. ¡°Did you hear any rumors about him?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear them too?¡± ¡°About women, I mean?¡± Yoo-hyun thought of Han Jaehee¡¯s ex-husband, Yang Woochan. Old habits die hard, they say. He cheated on her when she was pregnant and broke her heart. Not only that, he was also reported for sexual harassment. At that time, Yoo-hyun was distant from his sister, so he found out toote. As expected, Han Jaehee¡¯s eyes wavered as he guessed right. ¡°So you really heard it.¡± ¡°That guy is a real jerk.¡± ¡°He didn¡¯t look like that, and he had a lot of money¡­¡± Han Jaehee stuttered as Yoo-hyun confirmed his words. ¡°He doesn¡¯t own that foreign car. It¡¯s a lease.¡± ¡°Huh. Brother, have you seen him in person?¡± ¡°I told you. I know him well.¡± He could tell without seeing. The trash of the future was bound to be the trash of the past. The more Yoo-hyun dug into it, the more Han Jaehee became engrossed in his story. As she did, she spilled the beans about Yang Woochan. ¡°Actually¡­¡± He was a mess. At the same time, Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind worked fast. He had to deal with him somehow. To do that, he had to either summon him or go after him. The best way to catch him doing something bad was to get him away from his sister. He was thinking about that when it happened. Beep beep. A message came in along with the ringtone of Han Jaehee¡¯s phone. -Jaehee, I¡¯m so tired because of you. I really miss you. It was a text from Yang Woochan. Han Jaehee was about to reply sharply. ¡°What the hell, this guy must be drunk again.¡± ¡°Wait. Don¡¯t reply.¡± Yoo-hyun stopped his sister. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Just. Let¡¯s see how he reacts.¡± It was a momentter. Beep beep. Beep beep. As Yoo-hyun expected, the phone kept ringing. He told her not to answer this time too. ¡°What do we do?¡± ¡°Leave it.¡± ¡°But he¡¯ll keep calling.¡± ¡°Just leave it. Let¡¯s see how far he goes.¡± Beep beep. Beep beep. He was a jerk who kept calling even when she didn¡¯t reply to his texts. When she didn¡¯t answer the phone, he kept calling. With this much passion, and his past history, there was a possibility that he woulde to her house. Yoo-hyun waited with a faint hope, but didn¡¯t show it. ¡°Let¡¯s drink for now. I don¡¯t want to ruin my mood because of this guy.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mind him. He¡¯ll stop eventually.¡± ¡°Yeah. Okay.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. What can he do when I¡¯m not interested?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡®Jaehee, he¡¯s not the one for you.¡¯ Yoo-hyun hid his feelings and offered her a ss. They had a drink and talked. ¡°About your graduation¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it¡­¡± But Yoo-hyun kept checking the time. That¡¯s when it happened. Bang bang bang bang. Someone knocked on the door. ¡°Han Jaehee. Han Jaehee. I know you¡¯re in there.¡± It was Yang Woochan¡¯s voice and Han Jaehee was startled. ¡°He¡¯s really crazy.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t get up.¡± Han Jaehee hesitated at the cold look in her brother¡¯s eyes that she had never seen before. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and walked slowly out. ¡°Open the door. Why aren¡¯t you answering my calls?¡± His voice was loud and drunk in the hallway. This was clearly trespassing. If he left it like this, it could lead to a crime. ¡°Hey, Han Jaehee, you¡¯re mine. I can¡¯t have just one of you¡­¡± ng. As he was spitting out nonsense, Yoo-hyun opened the door. Then he saw a man with a flushed face. His thin face with no double eyelids, and the scar marks on his cheeks matched his past memories. ¡°Han¡­¡± Thud. Yoo-hyun grabbed his cor as he tried to open his mouth. He pulled him so hard that his forehead hit the corner of the metal door. ¡°Aaah.¡± ¡°Brother.¡± Yoo-hyun reached out his other hand and stopped his sister who was trying to get up. ¡°Jaehee, I¡¯ll be back from the police station in a bit. Stay here.¡± ¡°Let me go with you.¡± ¡°No. Stay here. Don¡¯t open the door for anyone.¡± ¡°What if you¡¯re in danger?¡± He appreciated her concern, but he didn¡¯t need it. Yoo-hyun squeezed his cor and said. ¡°Gurk.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m an expert at catching jerks like him.¡± Chapter 216: Chapter 216: Chapter 216 The police officer¡¯s face was filled with pity. ¡°You must have been very worried.¡± ¡°Yes. I can¡¯t sleep at all.¡± Yoo-hyun answered, and Yang Woo Chan said with a wronged tone. ¡°That¡¯s because of true love¡­¡± p. p. p. ¡°Ouch.¡± The police officer hit Yang Woo Chan¡¯s head mercilessly with a file folder. Then he said through clenched teeth. His face was full of anger. ¡°I have a sister and a daughter, you bastard.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You are the kind of scum that I can¡¯t stand.¡± Yoo-hyun chimed in appropriately. He conveyed his feeling that this guy should not be left alone. ¡°That¡¯s right. We can¡¯t leave it like this. I can¡¯t live with this anxiety.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I will protect your sister¡¯s safety with the honor of the police.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and shook hands warmly with the police officer. He hadpleted his mission cleanly and left the police station. He felt like he had lifted some of the burden that he had kept in his chest for a long time. The night breeze was refreshing. He headed to the convenience store with that feeling. A few momentster, Yoo-hyun came out of the convenience store with a big stic bag in his hand. He carried it into his sister¡¯s house. Han Jae Hee, who was surprised, asked. ¡°Brother, are you okay?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°But what¡¯s all this?¡± ¡°Just. I thought you might need them.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and handed her the stic bag. She rummaged through it and asked curiously. ¡°Why a watch? And what¡¯s with the wet wipes?¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t have them.¡± ¡°I see.¡± She didn¡¯t seem to appreciate it, but Han Jae Hee answered indifferently. As Yoo-hyun was about to say something, his sister gasped and turned pale. She had a clear preference. ¡°Wow? Alcohol and snacks?¡± ¡°¡­You have to finish what you started.¡± ¡°Okay. Wait a minute.¡± While Yoo-hyun smiled bitterly, his sister quickly cleared the table. She was very diligent at times like this. Yoo-hyun told her the rest of the story. Of course, he neatly cut out the violent parts. ¡°So, what happened was¡­¡± ¡°Wow. Really? Amazing.¡± ¡°Yeah. So, you should be fine now.¡± ¡°Ah. He was really crazy.¡± She got angry as she listened and drank the alcohol with a gulp. Yoo-hyun tried to reassure his sister with her aggressive words. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. The police said they would take care of it.¡± ¡°Worry? If he does that kind of thing again, I¡¯ll kill him.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun lost his words at his sister¡¯s determined words. She seemed serious. He changed the subject, thinking she might really hit him with a bottle. ¡°Oh, Jae Hee, you know what I was talking about earlier.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± When Yoo-hyun talked about the mock-up image, Han Jae Hee asked incredulously. ¡°What? You¡¯re talking about work in this mood?¡± ¡°Then when? We can¡¯t keep talking about this nonsense forever.¡± ¡°Well. That¡¯s true.¡± She was easy to convince, which was good. Yoo-hyun continued his words. ¡°Anyway¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Han Jae Heeughed after listening for a while. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee. I¡¯ll give you plenty of allowance.¡± ¡°Not that. Just thank you.¡± ¡°That¡¯s cheesy.¡± Yoo-hyun alsoughed along, and Han Jae Hee blurted out something absurd. It was something that could note out unless she was drunk. ¡°I¡¯m d you¡¯re my brother.¡± ¡°Are youpletely drunk? You¡¯re not going to forget this, are you?¡± ¡°No way.¡± Han Jae Hee snapped and drank the alcohol again. Yoo-hyun, who had finished his sister¡¯s business, returned to Ulsan. And Monday morning came. Yoo-hyun arrived at work and greeted everyone as usual. It was the same ce and situation asst week, but something had changed. ¡°Good morning, Mr. Maeng.¡± ¡°Oh, yeah. Good morning.¡± He had someone who greeted him back like Maeng Ki Yong senior. Lee Jin Mok senior came up to him first and asked him. ¡°Mr. Yu, about the warehouse cleaning thing¡­¡± ¡°Oh, that. Well¡­¡± Of course, there were still people who kept their distance. When Yoo-hyun approached Min Su Jin senior, she nced at him and turned her head away. ¡°Hello, Ms. Min.¡± ¡°Yes, hello.¡± ¡°Have a nice day.¡± ¡°¡­¡± After greeting his team members, Yoo-hyun also went up to Yoon Ki Chun senior and greeted him. ¡°Hello, Mr. Yoon.¡± ¡°How can I say hello?¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll greet you again tomorrow.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression was polite without any hint of sarcasm. Yoon Ki Chun senior frowned at Yoo-hyun¡¯s brazenness. He looked like he was about to explode when he saw his angry face. But that was it. When Yoo-hyun faced him head-on without avoiding him, he turned his head away sharply. Yoo-hyun smiled and turned around. He returned to his seat and looked over the weekly report data. The contents had changed quite concretely as if Yoo-hyun¡¯s words atst week¡¯s meeting had worked. They showed signs of paying attention consciously. Especially Maeng Ki Yong senior did that. Yoo-hyun smiled as he looked at the data. It was then that he heard a sharp voice from the next seat. The voice was not directed at Yoo-hyun but at Kim Sun Dong senior. ¡°Kim senior, why didn¡¯t you do what I told you to do?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t you take my words seriously?¡± Yoon Ki Chun senior growled and pressed Kim Sun Dong senior down. He mmed his desk and looked at the data that he had brought in front of him. It seemed like he knew what was going on. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and stepped in. ¡°Why are you doing the panel simtion check, Mr. Kim?¡± ¡°Why are you being so nosy?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Isn¡¯t the part work clearly divided?¡± Yoo-hyun had a reason to step in. In the past, Kim Sun Dong senior had been bullied by Yoon Ki Chun senior too much. He had his ideas stolen, and even his patents were snatched away. He couldn¡¯t do his work like this. Yoon Ki Chun senior raised his voice at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t talk nonsense. This is something we help each other with.¡± ¡°But the weekly report only has you as the person in charge, right?¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t this wrong? Should I ask the team leader?¡± When Yoo-hyun confronted him directly, the surroundings became quiet. It seemed quite shocking that he stood up to one of the power yers in the team. Yoo-hyun wasn¡¯t wrong, so he couldn¡¯t say anything. Yoon Ki Chun senior scowled and growled at Kim Sun Dong senior. ¡°Mr. Kim, you¡¯ll pay for this.¡± ¡°No? That¡¯s not what I meant¡­¡± Yoo-hyun spoke for Kim Sun Dong senior, who was stuttering. ¡°If there¡¯s something wrong, let¡¯s talk about it here.¡± He was ready to sh again if necessary. ¡°¡­¡± When Yoo-hyun gave him a strong look, Yoon Ki Chun senior finally backed down. After he left, Yoo-hyun said to Kim Sun Dong senior. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for stepping in.¡± ¡°No, no. It¡¯s not that. I just couldn¡¯t speak up¡­¡± Kim Sun Dong senior was hesitating when Maeng Ki Yong senior, who had been watching from behind, stepped in. ¡°Mr. Yu, you did well. I was going to say something too.¡± ¡°I¡¯m good at this kind of thing.¡± ¡°Yeah. Anyway, you¡¯re awesome.¡± When Yoo-hyun answered with a good humor, Maeng Ki Yong senior chuckled and sat down. It seemed like the incident was over for now. But Yoo-hyun thought differently. Yoon Ki Chun senior, who had been humiliated in front of everyone, would surely plot something. Sure enough, he went back to his seat and immediately looked for the 2nd part leader. Then he met the team leader and exined his plot and then looked for the 1st part leader and exined it to him. It was a very diligent and proactive action. He was so tant that it was embarrassing. What would he do? He had prepared a few things for this too. Yoo-hyun was looking forward to it with the feeling of watching a new movie. The 1st part leader Jung In Wook manager called Yoo-hyun. ¡°Mr. Yu,e here for a second.¡± ¡°Yes, manager.¡± When Yoo-hyun slowly approached him, there was Maeng Ki Yong senior standing with a heavy expression. Jung In Wook manager said with a stiff face. ¡°I saw that you were very familiar with the team¡¯s internal workst week.¡± ¡°Yes. I tried hard. Is it because of the checklist thing?¡± ¡°What?¡± Jung In Wook manager looked flustered at Yoo-hyun¡¯s overstatement. Maeng Ki Yong senior was the same. Regardless, Yoo-hyun said to Jung In Wook manager without hesitation. ¡°I¡¯ll do it. I¡¯ll collect the team data and do it.¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± ¡°Is there anything else?¡± When Yoo-hyun asked, Jung In Wook manager coughed and said. ¡°We have to do module work today in our part. So¡­¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± When Yoo-hyun readily agreed, Maeng Ki Yong senior was surprised and intervened. ¡°Manager Jung, if he does the module work too, he won¡¯t have time to write the report.¡± ¡°No. The youngest has to do this kind of thing.¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. I¡¯ll do it.¡± Jung In Wook manager nodded and Yoo-hyun stamped his approval. ¡°¡­¡± The two men looked speechless at Yoo-hyun¡¯s fearless attitude. Yoo-hyun bowed and returned to his seat. Lee Jin Mok senior told him how to do module work at Maeng Ki Yong senior¡¯s request. He touched the styrofoam box and ck stic box on the folding cart in turn and exined. ¡°There are panels in here and FPCBs (flexible PCBs) in here.¡± ¡°Yes, I know that.¡± ¡°Then you know what module work is?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s attaching FPCBs to the ss surface of the panel, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. But this¡­¡± Lee Jin Mok senior briefly exined the process of module work. Yoo-hyun already knew it, but he listened carefully to the words of his senior who had kindly approached him. After a while, Lee Jin Mok senior asked him. ¡°Did you make a reservation on the system as I told you earlier?¡± ¡°Yes. I can go in 30 minutes.¡± ¡°But that time won¡¯t be kept.¡± ¡°Why is that?¡± When Yoo-hyun asked, Lee Jin Mok senior beat around the bush. ¡°There¡¯s something like that. You¡¯ll see when you go. Where is it?¡± His face was shadowed. ¡°I checked it on the site.¡± ¡°Well, good for you.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll be back.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed and pulled the cart. Chapter 217: Chapter 217: Chapter 217 After Yoo-hyun left, Jinmok Lee, the team leader, looked at his back and said with a worried tone. ¡°Senior, how can you let him go alone?¡± Next to him was Kiyong Maeng, the senior engineer. ¡°What can we do? He said he would do it for us.¡± ¡°But that guy, he¡¯s really smart.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°He just gets things done even if you just mention them briefly.¡± Jinmok Lee chuckled at his words and spat out a low voice. ¡°Still, this job is going to be hard.¡± ¡°Yes. If he doesn¡¯t know what he¡¯s doing, he¡¯ll have to stay up all night.¡± ¡°I know. I don¡¯t even know when we have to write the report¡­¡± Kiyong Maeng clicked his tongue and Jinmok Lee agreed vehemently. ¡°I feel like I¡¯m being overworked when I look at it.¡± ¡°I know, right?¡± The two were full of worries. Yoo-hyun¡¯s destination was the module building connected to the office building. He took the elevator to the third floor, crossed the sky bridge and went to the third floor of the module building. It was only one building away, but the people¡¯s outfits were different. Most of the people here were wearing navy blue cor T-shirts. There was a Hansung LCD logo on the chest of the T-shirts. Yoo-hyun looked at them and recalled his memories of working on modules in the past. -Why is our schedule always dyed? We made a reservation. -There¡¯s something called priority, priority. Sigh. This is why engineers don¡¯tmunicate well. Every time he worked on modules, the schedule was always dyed. Sometimes it was because of the previous work, and sometimes it was because of theteing modules that pushed him back. The module work in the fourth factory was done by hand. He understood that there was no exact schedule for that. But the problem was that the priority was too biased. It was because everyone had their own interests, and the person who had the power here was the work leader. In the end, convincing him was the key, but Yoo-hyun realized that toote. But not now. Yoo-hyun had already thought of a way to persuade him in a short time. ¡®If I do that¡­¡¯ He had already finished investigating him. He was confident that he could make a different result from the past. It was when Yoo-hyun entered the module workshop with a folding cart. A bright space contrasted with the dark hallway came into his sight. There were employees who were working busily and raising their voices. ¡°Hey. Hurry up and take it out. The schedule behind is dyed.¡± ¡°Yes. I got it.¡± Yoo-hyun looked for the work leader first as he entered. He couldn¡¯t find him for a while even though he had seen his photo on the site. Then he asked a female employee in front of him. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Yoo-hyun Han from the Preceding Product Team 4.¡± ¡°Yes. What can I do for you?¡± ¡°Do you know where the work leader is?¡± ¡°Oh¡­ Huh? Yoo-hyun Han?¡± The female employee who answered his question suddenly looked surprised. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s me.¡± ¡°Sis. Sis.¡± As Yoo-hyun nodded, she quickly looked for someone she called sis. A momentter, A female employee wearing an ID card with Jo Yujung written on it came over quickly. She looked at Yoo-hyun¡¯s face and asked, ¡°Are you Yoo-hyun Han from Product nning Team?¡± ¡°Yes, I am.¡± ¡°Wow. I thought it might be you when I saw your name, but it¡¯s really you?¡± She eximed as she saw him and other female employees jumped around. ¡°Wow. He¡¯s handsome.¡± ¡°He¡¯s much better than in the photo.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun looked bewildered by their sudden reaction. They seemed to know him somehow. Jo Yujung smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯ve heard a lot about you. Heyran, bring me the chart.¡± ¡°Yes, sis.¡± Yoo-hyun asked cautiously, ¡°What have you heard about me?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s what they said. Just a moment.¡± She couldn¡¯t believe what she heard. She had a close rtionship with Jomiran Jo from Marketing Team. An unexpected connection worked in an unexpected ce. She took the work chart and said cheerfully, ¡°I¡¯ll do it right away for you.¡± ¡°What? But it¡¯s not time yet?¡± ¡°Hey, it¡¯s okay. Guys, let¡¯s work.¡± ¡°Yes, sis.¡± At Jo Yujung¡¯s words, the female employees moved swiftly. It was an umon speed in the module factory. Yoo-hyun realized then. There were workers above the work leader. These young-looking people were the real bosses in the work. A short timeter, When Yoo-hyun arrived at the office, Jinmok Lee asked him with a dumbfounded expression. ¡°Yoo-hyun, if you can¡¯t do it, just call me, why did youe back? Then I have to make a new schedule.¡± ¡°I¡¯m done.¡± ¡°What? You¡¯re done?¡± Jinmok Lee ran out and opened the styrofoam box. There were modules with FPCB bonding work done. He picked up one module and looked at it with a stunned expression. It was because the panel and FPCB were neatly attached. ¡°The, the yield?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t do the lighting test, but when I checked with a microscope, it was 100 percent.¡± ¡°What? 100 percent? How is that possible?¡± He was surprised by his answer and Yoo-hyun asked innocently. ¡°Is that not possible?¡± ¡°Of course not¡­¡± Jinmok Lee swallowed his words. The module work was all done by hand. It was a work of attaching a small film with IC to a fine ss surface, so mistakes were inevitable. Especially this panel was for pre-testing the ultra-high resolution panel. The connection part was so fine that the sess rate was lower. Even if he caught a lot, it was 80 percent. But 100 percent? Jinmok Lee couldn¡¯t understand the situation at all. Then, Kiyong Maeng came over and asked Jinmok Lee. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°He said he finished the module work.¡± ¡°What? How did he do that?¡± Yoo-hyun said casually to him who opened his eyes wide. ¡°They were all very kind and helpful.¡± ¡°Kind? Those grumpy module guys?¡± ¡°Yes. They were.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer, Jinmok Lee looked even more absurd. He asked Kiyong Maeng next to him. ¡°Senior, does that make sense?¡± ¡°That¡¯s impossible.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted the two people who looked flustered. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go in.¡± ¡°Uh, yeah.¡± Lee Jin-mok, the team leader, blinked his eyes and raised his hand. Even after Yoo-hyun left, Maeng Gi-yong, the senior engineer, and Lee Jin-mok, the team leader, stood still for a while. They were still in front of the styrofoam box when Yoon Gi-chun, another senior engineer, came over and asked Maeng Gi-yong. ¡°Did you really finish all the module work?¡± ¡°Yes, I did. I checked it myself.¡± ¡°Ha. Maeng, how did this happen? What are we supposed to do now?¡± Yoon Gi-chun tried to force him to admit his mistake, but Maeng Gi-yong said bluntly. ¡°It¡¯s better to finish quickly.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not the point, you idiot.¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t be so upset about this.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Maeng Gi-yong, who always kept his head down, showed some resistance and Yoon Gi-chun asked incredulously. But Maeng Gi-yong calmly stood his ground. ¡°This is something to praise. You also assigned him the report work.¡± ¡°Yeah. But he said he would do it himself.¡± ¡°Still.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoon Gi-chun closed his mouth at the sudden change of atmosphere. His anger was directed at Yoo-hyun. He turned his head and saw him. Yoo-hyun was smiling brightly. That bastard. Yoon Gi-chun¡¯s eyes red fiercely. At the daily report that day, Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t say much. But he felt the gazes of others from everywhere. He put some energy into his presentation. ¡°The meeting with the client was¡­¡± ¡°Yeah. Let¡¯s do that.¡± The team leader didn¡¯t just postpone everything. He tried to make some decisions. It was definitely a positive change. When Yoo-hyun returned to his seat after the report, Maeng Gi-yong approached him and asked. ¡°Do you want to have a cup of tea?¡± ¡°Yes, sure.¡± Yoo-hyun readily agreed. He liked the senior who opened his heart and came closer. There was a rooftop on the fourth floor of the Ulsan factory. It was a ce where you could walk up and there were a few benches and a small garden in the corner. Vroom vroom vroom vroom. The loud sound of the exhaust fan and the constant smoke from the factory contrasted with the scenery. It wasn¡¯t quiet, but it was peaceful because there weren¡¯t many people looking for it. Yoo-hyun and Maeng Gi-yong sat on an empty bench together. Maeng Gi-yong fiddled with his paper cup and said. ¡°You should have had a decent coffee from the cafeteria.¡± ¡°No, I like vending machine coffee.¡± ¡°Really? That¡¯s surprising.¡± ¡°In what way?¡± ¡°Well¡­ just¡­¡± When Yoo-hyun asked, he trailed off and drank his coffee. Yoo-hyun followed him and looked at the distantndscape. Unlike Hansung Tower, he could only see mountains. ¡°¡­¡± The silencested for a while. It was awkward, but Yoo-hyun waited patiently. He didn¡¯t want to rush in and shake him up. Maybe he hadn¡¯t opened up his heart yet as a human being. Maeng Gi-yong brought up work again. It was exactly how Yoo-hyun remembered him from the past. ¡°But how are you going to do the report tomorrow? Are you okay?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ve already finished writing it.¡± ¡°Wow. That¡¯s amazing. When did you do it?¡± ¡°I did it quickly thanks to your data.¡± He answered with a smile at the surprised question. Maeng Gi-yong widened his eyes as if he couldn¡¯t believe it. ¡°Really? Mine?¡± ¡°I alsobined data from other people. So I finished it quickly.¡± ¡°That¡¯s really surprising.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t know you were open to other people¡¯s opinions.¡± Maeng Gi-yong muttered to himself as if he was talking to himself. Yoo-hyun looked at him and said matter-of-factly. ¡°I can¡¯t do everything by myself.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He could draw the big picture by himself. But it was impossible for him to find out everything in depth. He was able to save time because he had already organized data as a basis. And the rest was up to each person. Maeng Gi-yong swallowed his pride and asked. ¡°Actually, I had some trouble with the IC part¡­¡± ¡°That part¡­¡± Yoo-hyun answered quickly and Maeng Gi-yong asked with a surprised expression. ¡°You really care a lot about this, don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Yes. I really want to do this project.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Maeng Gi-yong stared at Yoo-hyun for a long time and scratched the back of his head. He didn¡¯t say anything, but his face was full of embarrassment. -I have a lot of shorings too. I¡¯m trying not to fall behind. Yoo-hyun remembered Maeng Gi-yong from the past in his appearance. He was one of the most open-minded engineers. He admitted his weaknesses and worked hard ordingly. He had both skills and tolerance, so he was able to lead Kim Seon-dong, the team leader, and make the project a sess. He learned a lot from him. After that, he exchanged a few words with Maeng Gi-yong, but they were all about work. They weren¡¯t close enough to get personal yet. But it was important to break the ice like this. His eyes became more friendly than before. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and greeted him first and reached out his hand. ¡°Thank you for your cooperation, Maeng senior.¡± ¡°Yeah. Me too.¡± Squeeze. Yoo-hyun held Maeng Gi-yong¡¯s hand for the first time that day. Chapter 218: Chapter 218: Chapter 218 The next day, in the morning. Yoo-hyun sent the checklist that Jung In Wook, the head of the department, had requested to the team leader and the part leaders. It also included Maeng Ki Yong and Yoon Ki Choon, who were the main writers of the report. Soon after, Kim Ho Geol, the senior manager, came to see Yoo-hyun. He looked at him with a stern expression and said, ¡°The report is quite extensive. How do you expect me to prepare for it if you send it to me now?¡± ¡°I received the request yesterday, and I had to work on the module as well. That¡¯s why it took me some time.¡± ¡°Still, this is too hard to present. You might mess it up.¡± He probably wanted to scold Yoo-hyun, but the real reason was his fear of Go Joon Ho, the executive director. He was afraid of presenting to him. Yoo-hyun volunteered himself. ¡°Then, can I do the presentation?¡± ¡°You?¡± ¡°Yes. You can see for yourself that there is nothing wrong with the content.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Kim Ho Geol nodded in agreement, and Yoo-hyun took another step forward. Here, the word ¡®executive director¡¯ was like magic. ¡°The executive director also told me to try presenting once.¡± ¡°Really? He did?¡± ¡°Yes. Please let me know if there is anythingcking.¡± Kim Ho Geol hesitated for a moment and then spoke. ¡°Alright. But make sure you prepare well. If you mess it up, it will affect me too.¡± ¡°Of course. Oh, and I will add more information to the report if needed.¡± ¡°Okay. Fine.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed and returned to his seat. It was 30 minutes before the presentation. Yoo-hyun sent an email to the people with the report that had ¡®revised¡¯ at the end of the file name. Then he called Joo Yoon Ha, the executive director¡¯s secretary, and asked about the situation in his office. ¡°Yoon Ha, I¡¯m going to go ahead and set up¡­¡± -Yes. You cane. The executive director will be a bitte. ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun confirmed that the executive director¡¯s office was empty and went ahead to set up. 10 minutes before the presentation time. The people from the team rted to the report sat down. The team leader, part leaders, Maeng Ki Yong and Yoon Ki Choon were the main characters. And right on time, Go Joon Ho, the executive director, entered. The people who stood up greeted him at once. ¡°Hello, executive director.¡± ¡°Haha, yes. Long time no see. How have you been?¡± Go Joon Ho passed by them and reached out his hand to Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun shook his hand and smiled. ¡°Yes, executive director. You look good.¡± ¡°Hahaha. This guy, he knows how to talk.¡± The executive director¡¯s office was a ce of horror for the team leader and below. They never came out of here without getting scolded. But Go Joon Ho was smiling andughing? That was impossible. The team members blinked their eyes at this unfamiliar sight. Regardless, Go Joon Ho sat down and gave Yoo-hyun a warm look. ¡°So, are you learning a lot from the team?¡± ¡°Yes. Thanks to the team leader¡¯s careful guidance, I¡¯m learning a lot.¡± ¡°Haha. Kim team leader has an unexpected side.¡± Go Joon Houghed, and Kim Ho Geol lowered his head. ¡°No, executive director.¡± ¡°No. Usually, dispatched employees are neglected, but it seems that your team is not like that. That¡¯s good.¡± ¡°Yes¡­¡± Kim Ho Geol answered while watching Go Joon Ho¡¯s mood. Did the product nning team leader who came downst time say something nice? He expected Go Joon Ho to get angry right away, but he was surprisingly friendly. He couldn¡¯t figure out why. On the other hand, Yoo-hyun read his intentions from his eyes. Knowing his meticulous personality, he must have done some background research. For some reason, it seemed that the result was better than expected. His eyes were full of trust. Yoo-hyun said even though he was just an employee. ¡°Haha. Well then, shall we start?¡± Go Joon Ho spoke in sync with Yoo-hyun¡¯s timing. ¡°Executive director, I would like to do the presentation today.¡± ¡°You?¡± ¡°He said he wanted to try it.¡± Kim Ho Geol, the senior manager, made an excuse to Go Joon Ho, the executive director, who asked him in surprise. Go Joon Ho nced at Yoo-hyun and chuckled. ¡°Haha. Well. I guess nning has a good overall view. This is fresh, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°I have a lot of shorings. Please forgive me in advance.¡± ¡°No, no. Let¡¯s see it then.¡± Go Joon Ho nodded as Yoo-hyun answered humbly. Following his signal, Yoo-hyun turned the page of the report he had written. That was the moment. Go Joon Ho¡¯s eyes sparkled as he saw the content on the screen. He eximed with a small admiration. ¡°You made a detailed logic tree.¡± ¡°I just polished the data that was made by the team.¡± ¡°Haha. Still, it¡¯s not easy to organize it like this.¡± Go Joon Ho had done Apple business before. To deal with the picky Apple, he had to revise his reports dozens of times and think hard. That¡¯s how high his standards were, and the existing product development team couldn¡¯t meet them. The difference between the product department and the development department was evident in these small things. Yoo-hyun confirmed Go Joon Ho¡¯s positive reaction and spoke confidently. ¡°Then I¡¯ll start the presentation.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± ¡°First, the keywords that are needed for the project are¡­¡± Yoo-hyun continued his presentation calmly. Go Joon Ho seemed to like it quite a bit, as he made some noises in between. ¡°Not bad.¡± ¡°This part was written by Maeng Ki Yong.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Go Joon Ho turned his head in surprise at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Maeng Ki Yong was startled by his sudden gaze and said, ¡°Yes. That¡¯s true¡­¡± ¡°Ho ho, good job. I didn¡¯t know Maeng Ki Yong had such an active side.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Go Joon Ho smiled contentedly and nodded his head. The atmosphere of the meeting was too different from before, and everyone was nervous. This friendly response was not the end of it. Go Joon Ho, who was listening to Yoo-hyun¡¯s presentation, pointed at the screen and said, ¡°The panel part is quite detailed, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Yes. This part was written by Yoon Ki Choon.¡± ¡°I see. Yoon, I feel a bit relieved to see that you thought of backup ns as well.¡± Yoon Ki Choon bowed his head at Go Joon Ho¡¯spliment. ¡°No, executive director.¡± ¡°Haha. Look at that. You can do this if you try.¡± ¡°Yes, executive director.¡± Yoon Ki Choon answered curtly, with aplicated expression on his face. Yoo-hyun ignored his gaze and continued his presentation. The mood was very good. As the presentation neared its end, everyone felt relieved. They thought they would finish with praise. But then Yoo-hyun said out of nowhere, ¡°Executive director, I have made a schedule for all these items.¡± ¡°A schedule?¡± ¡°Yes. I thought it would be usefulter, so I prepared it in advance.¡± A schedule was essential for the checklist. But today Go Joon Ho didn¡¯t ask for that much. He only instructed them to organize the items and content that were messed upst time. That¡¯s why the team members didn¡¯t prepare anything for that. Maybe that¡¯s why? Go Joon Ho looked pleased with Yoo-hyun¡¯s extra effort and smiled satisfactorily. ¡°Let me see how much you thought about it.¡± ¡°Yes, executive director.¡± Click. Yoo-hyun pressed a button and turned the page. The project¡¯s overall schedule appeared on the horizontal axis, and the items filled the screen. All the items were connected organically to form aplete schedule. It even included backup ns. ¡°This is a n to match my schedule with the items on the checklist.¡± ¡°Ho ho¡­ When did you do this?¡± ¡°I just organized it while collecting the data from the team.¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s pretty meticulous. You considered IC schedule, panel production schedule, everything. You even included revisions.¡± Go Joon Ho scanned the content quickly with his eyes. Even for him, who was meticulous, it was very well organized. He finally praised Kim Ho Geol. ¡°Mr. Kim, it¡¯s your turn.¡± ¡°Th-thank you.¡± Director Go Jun-ho smiled, but Senior Kim Ho-geol couldn¡¯t. Their schedule was too tight, especially for the panel part. They would have to work all night to meet the deadline. As if reading his mind, Yoo-hyun pointed out. ¡°Sir, the panel schedule is a bit tight.¡± ¡°I know. But we have no other choice.¡± ¡°Yes. But I¡¯m worried about the team¡¯s workload.¡± ¡®Drop dead.¡¯ Despite his inner thoughts, Yoo-hyun looked concerned. Then Director Go Jun-ho shook his head and winked at Manager Hong Hyuk-su. ¡°Hey, you¡¯re underestimating the panel too much. Aren¡¯t you, Manager Hong?¡± ¡°Huh? No, no. It¡¯s fine. We have Senior Yun Gi-chun.¡± Feeling embarrassed, Manager Hong Hyuk-su quickly passed the buck to Senior Yun Gi-chun. He knew he couldn¡¯t handle that crazy schedule. Then Director Go Jun-ho smiled and turned to Senior Yun Gi-chun. ¡°Heh. That¡¯s right. You¡¯re in charge, right?¡± ¡°¡­Yes, sir.¡± Senior Yun Gi-chun reluctantly answered, and Director Go Jun-ho raised his voice. ¡°I think this is the right way. If we don¡¯t do this, I can¡¯t guarantee this project.¡± ¡°Y-yes.¡± ¡°Good. Let¡¯s give it our best shot. The product seems to be working well.¡± ¡°¡­¡± As Director Go Jun-ho continued, Senior Yun Gi-chun felt like dying. On the other hand, Director Go Jun-ho was very happy. He didn¡¯t mind if his subordinates suffered. He expressed his feelings openly. ¡°Mr. Kim, I was going to wait a bit more, but this is enough preparation. Let¡¯s do it.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°You know how important this project is, right?¡± ¡°Yes, I do.¡± He hadpletely changed from the person who wanted to cancel the project a while ago. Senior Kim Ho-geol was confused, but he nodded anyway. Director Go Jun-ho smiled at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Good. Let¡¯s do well. And help out a lot, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°What can I do to help?¡± ¡°No, no. You¡¯re good at organizing the data so neatly. That¡¯s rare among engineers.¡± ¡°You¡¯re too kind. I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Yoo-hyun humbly replied, and heughed. ¡°Hahaha. Good. You¡¯re not an employee for nothing. Be bold and do whatever you want.¡± ¡°Yes, sir. I¡¯ll be more proactive as you said.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right. That¡¯s what you should do. Hahaha.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head. The meeting that seemed to be doomed ended in a very good atmosphere. But the people¡¯s faces didn¡¯t show it. ¡®We¡¯re doomed.¡¯ A shadow fell over everyone¡¯s hearts. It was after Yoo-hyun returned to his seat. A loud noise erupted in the quiet pre-production team room. The owner was 2nd part leader Manager Hong Hyuk-su. He had always pretended to be kind, but he snapped at his right-hand man Senior Yun Gi-chun. ¡°Hey. What were you doing without checking your schedule?¡± ¡°I¡¯m s-sorry.¡± ¡°Sigh. How are you going to handle this? You know how picky Director Go is. He wants everything done now.¡± ¡°Well, about that¡­¡± ¡°Just figure it out yourself. You¡¯re responsible for it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Manager Hong Hyuk-su yelled, and Senior Yun Gi-chun hung his head low. It was an unprecedented scene. In the tense atmosphere, Senior Maeng Gi-yong spoke up. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you did well¡­ but isn¡¯t it too harsh?¡± ¡°The overall guidelines are set, so the details are like that.¡± The schedule was tight indeed. But that was also because of the outdated work style. Chapter 219: Chapter 219: Chapter 219 There was a way to get there faster, if he only thought about it properly. That was what Yoo-hyun had in mind. Maeng Gi Yong, his senior who hadn¡¯t thought that far yet, said. ¡°Well, yeah. The circuit is one thing, but the panel is¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded as he spoke. It was then that Yun Gi Chun, his senior with a flushed face, approached him. ¡°Hey, Han Yoo-hyun, you did that on purpose, right?¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°The schedule, the schedule. There was nothing like that in the data you sent me.¡± ¡°I sent it before the presentation.¡± ¡°Hey. You should have told me if you sent it.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled at the obvious excuse. ¡°You could have checked your email.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t do this, and talk to me for a moment.¡± Yoo-hyun suggested, and Yun Gi Chun turned his head. There were many eyes around them. Yun Gi Chun spoke loudly. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Then Maeng Gi Yong intervened. ¡°Yun senior, this is¡­¡± ¡°Hey, Maeng Gi Yong. You butt in when you need to.¡± Yoo-hyun reassured Maeng Gi Yong. ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯m just going to talk for a moment.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Maeng Gi Yong looked at Yoo-hyun with a worried expression. A momentter, Yoo-hyun said in the hallway. ¡°Yun senior, the ce we talked aboutst time was quiet and nice.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Follow me.¡± ng. Yoo-hyun opened the emergency stairway door and went up half a floor. It was the ce where he had shed with himst time. Maybe he remembered that, Yun Gi Chun hesitated for a moment. But in the end he followed Yoo-hyun up. His pride was more important than his fear. In the space between the second and third floors of the emergency stairway, Yoo-hyun faced Yun Gi Chun. Yoo-hyun smirked at him with a venomous expression. ¡°Yun senior, please continue what you were saying earlier.¡± ¡°You, what are you relying on to do this?¡± ¡°Do what? If someone hears you, they might think I did something wrong.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t y with words. You don¡¯t see anything because your team leader is covering for you, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not possible.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders, and Yun Gi Chun clenched his teeth. ¡°Do you think I can¡¯t make you suffer?¡± ¡°You can do whatever you want.¡± Yoo-hyun spat out nonchntly, and Yun Gi Chun finally exploded. ¡°Huh. You, do you want to quit your job? Huh?¡± ¡°If you can do it.¡± ¡°You bastard.¡± He even reached out to grab Yoo-hyun¡¯s cor. People should learn from their experiences. But Yun Gi Chun had none of that when he lost his reason. Yoo-hyun pped away his hand and punched the wall with his fist. Bang. The wall shook loudly from his strength. Yoo-hyun red fiercely at Yun Gi Chun who flinched. ¡°Do you really think I¡¯m a pushover when I¡¯m quiet?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Do you want me to really make you quit? Do you want to see how it ends?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Thump. Yoo-hyun took a step closer to him with a fierce look in his eyes. Yun Gi Chun¡¯s face turned pale as he was cornered to the end of the wall. He swallowed his fear and didn¡¯t know what to do. Thud. Yoo-hyun put one hand on the wall next to his face and said. ¡°Yun senior, I¡¯m here to change this rotten team.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°If you weren¡¯t going to do it properly, you shouldn¡¯t havee. Right?¡± ¡°Th-that¡¯s¡­¡± Yoo-hyun ignored the trembling voice of his senior, Yun Gi Chun, and spoke in a low tone. ¡°Let¡¯s work at thepany. Don¡¯t waste your energy on useless things.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Then you wouldn¡¯t have to blush like this. Right?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yun Gi Chun turned his head away when Yoo-hyun red at him. Yoo-hyun grabbed his chin with his other hand and kindly turned it back. He felt his trembling chin in his fingertips. Yoo-hyun looked straight into Yun Gi Chun¡¯s eyes. ¡°If you cross the line one more time¡­¡± He then tapped the wall with his other hand and said. ¡°I¡¯ll really smash you. Do you understand?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Do you understand?¡± ¡°I-I got it¡­ okay.¡± Yun Gi Chun waspletely stiffened. After that, he avoided Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. He even hid when he ran into him in the bathroom. The people didn¡¯t know what had happened between them. They just guessed from the situation. He¡¯s a troublemaker. That was the image of Yoo-hyun that was imprinted in everyone¡¯s minds. Then, a man looked at Yoo-hyun with sharp eyes. It was Hong Hyuk Soo, the leader of the second part. He, who had been quiet until then, shed his eyes. Just wait until I catch you once. He was eyeing Yoo-hyun. The checklist that Yoo-hyun made was distributed to the whole team by the team leader. The reaction of the team members who saw it was astonishment itself. ¡°Crazy. How are we supposed to do this?¡± ¡°It¡¯s like telling us to stay up all night.¡± ¡°It¡¯s doable, but too tight.¡± Everyone was worried about the schedule. But Maeng Gi Yong, who had been looking at the data carefully, had a different thought. He muttered, putting aside his pride. ¡°This is much better.¡± It wasn¡¯t just a random remark. At least now the project had a direction. They didn¡¯t have to waste their time guessing the team leader¡¯s mind anymore. That was what he had always wanted. How was this possible? Maeng Gi Yong turned his head and looked at Yoo-hyun. He gave a hollowugh at the sight of Yoo-hyun, who was only looking at the monitor screen calmly. ¡°What¡¯s in that guy¡¯s head?¡± Yoo-hyun looked over the schedule he had made again. It was praised by Director Go Jun Ho, but it wasn¡¯t perfect. There were parts where the numbers were wrong, and parts where the order had to be changed. It was impossible for Yoo-hyun to do it alone. What he had made was a kind of framework. The application from now on was up to the people in charge. Yoo-hyun believed that they could do it well enough. He was thinking about the remaining tasks with that belief. Swoosh. Maeng Gi Yong approached him. His face was full of worries. He opened his mouth with difficulty. ¡°Yoo-hyun, are you free tonight?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± ¡°Then, do you want to have a drink?¡± ¡°Yes, that sounds good.¡± He had been waiting for those words, so Yoo-hyun agreed readily. Maeng Gi Yong nodded towards Lee Jin Mok, who was on his right side. ¡°Lee will go too.¡± ¡°What about Kim?¡± ¡°Seon Dong doesn¡¯t drink much.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head as he looked at the empty seat next to him. Maeng Gi Yong patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s back lightly. ¡°Then let¡¯s see youter.¡± ¡°Yes, I got it.¡± Yoo-hyun answered brightly. It was after the end-of-work music rang. They couldn¡¯t leave on time since the work had fallen on their feet. Everyone went to have dinner as soon as the bell rang, thinking they would have to work overtime. Maeng Gi Yong took advantage of the gap and slipped out. Lee Jin Mok was with him. For them, it was like a break today. Yoo-hyun followed them and asked. ¡°Maeng, are you sure it¡¯s okay to go like this?¡± ¡°We¡¯ll have to work hard tomorrow anyway.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a good mindset.¡± ¡°Thanks for thepliment.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled at his words. They felt quite pleasant, even though they were nothing special. The three of them took the bus and headed to the nearby downtown. The ce they arrived at was a pub. It was perfect for having a beer and a meal, as the side dishes were pretty good. Lee Jin Mok, who was next to Yoo-hyun, asked him as he sat down. ¡°Yoo-hyun, is this your first time here?¡± ¡°Yes, it is.¡± As Yoo-hyun answered, Maeng Gi Yong, who was sitting across from him, gave him a jab. ¡°Why are you asking such an obvious question?¡± ¡°I was just wondering.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun hasn¡¯t been in Ulsan for long. And this ce isn¡¯t that famous either.¡± ¡°Yeah, yeah, I get it. Let¡¯s order something.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled as he watched the two bicker. It was obvious that they were trying to break the awkwardness. There was no way to ease the awkward atmosphere. As always, alcohol was the best. Yoo-hyun took the initiative and held out his ss. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s have a drink.¡± ¡°Haha. Yoo-hyun, you drink well too?¡± ¡°Do I?¡± Maeng Gi Yong unknowingly called Yoo-hyun by his name instead of his title. When Yoo-hyun asked back, he smiled with a flushed face and answered. ¡°I thought you were a straightced person because you always said the right things.¡± ¡°Hey, I¡¯m not that stiff.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled warmly and clinked sses with him. ng. As soon as the ss was empty, Yoo-hyun raised his hand with a sh. ¡°Another round?¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Of course. Auntie, three more sses and some more side dishes please.¡± ¡°Hahaha. This guy is really crazy.¡± ¡°I¡¯m the type who goes all the way once I start.¡± Whether the two were surprised or not, Yoo-hyun ordered more drinks. Thanks to that, the atmosphere became much lighter. As they got closer to each other, honest stories came out naturally. Maeng Gi Yongmented about the team. ¡°Our team wasn¡¯t like this before¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s because of the change in charge.¡± ¡°And this leader too.¡± Lee Jin Mok chimed in, and Maeng Gi Yong added more. But Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t think so. He was about to go along with them, but he decided to spill his true feelings with the help of alcohol. ¡°I think you should have spoken up strongly from below.¡± ¡°They don¡¯t listen even if we do. What can we do?¡± Maeng Gi Yong asked back and Yoo-hyun countered. ¡°Hasn¡¯t it changed a bit now?¡± ¡°Well, yeah.¡± He couldn¡¯t deny it because it wasn¡¯t wrong. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t think Maeng Gi Yong did anything wrong. He must have tried his best, but the environment didn¡¯t support him. It wasn¡¯t easy for a team member to speak up against the leader. No one wanted to suffer even a small disadvantage for themselves. Yoo-hyun held out his ss towards him, who lookedplicated. ¡°Sir, maybe I¡¯m saying this easily because I¡¯m on secondment.¡± ¡°No. Actually, you know what? Hmm¡­¡± Maeng Gi Yong trailed off as he drank his alcohol with a thoughtful look on his face. Then he opened his mouth after a while. ¡°I was going to make an excuse, but honestly, I think I wascking.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his hand and this time Lee Jin Mok stepped in. ¡°If you¡¯recking, then I¡¯m totally worthless.¡± ¡°Why are you saying that?¡± ¡°I felt like dying when I saw Yoo-hyun cleaning up the warehouse.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun felt a sudden ticklish feeling and silently drank his ss without saying anything. He didn¡¯t like it. It felt like they would keep pushing him like this. Chapter 220: Chapter 220: Chapter 220 As expected, the drunk Lee Jin-mok, the team leader, blurted out. It was more surprising because he was thought to be grumpy. ¡°Yoo-hyun, I¡¯m a bit ashamed of myself.¡± ¡°No, sir. Don¡¯t say that.¡± ¡°No. The truth is, I didn¡¯t like you very much. I wonder if I was wrong.¡± Lee Jin-mok scratched his head and Yoo-hyun changed the mood. He put his honesty without pretense into his words. ¡°I have a tendency to be a bit reckless.¡± ¡°I know that.¡± ¡°If I don¡¯t know that, I¡¯m really a psycho.¡± It was the moment when Yoo-hyun spoke firmly. Lee Jin-mokughed and held his stomach, and Maeng Gi-yong, the senior, snickered. ¡°Hahaha. He calls himself a psycho.¡± ¡°He¡¯s really a funny guy.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and looked at the two for a while. At the moment when the atmosphere changed strangely, Yoo-hyun expressed his will. ¡°I wanted to do it anyway.¡± ¡°What? This project?¡± ¡°Yes. I want to create a great result together.¡± He told his sincerity to Maeng Gi-yong, who asked back. This was also an awkward thing to say. But it was eptable in this mood. They might feel embarrassed to see each other tomorrow, but it was okay now. As if to prove it, Maeng Gi-yong said seriously. ¡°Let me know if you need any help. I¡¯ll help you.¡± ¡°Okay. Then please send me an email with the content shared by the team¡­¡± Yoo-hyun caught it again. Maeng Gi-yong asked incredulously. ¡°Do you say it right away when I tell you to?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m sure about that.¡± ¡°Will you eat me if I don¡¯t send it?¡± ¡°Hey, I¡¯m also a person who keeps what I have to keep.¡± Yoo-hyun replied with a good humor, and Maeng Gi-yong nodded and raised his ss. ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s do it.¡± ¡°Sounds fun?¡± ng. Lee Jin-mok hit his ss and spat out the words, and Yoo-hyun shook his head. ¡°You seem to have a lot of work to do, sir.¡± ¡°Kid. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m pretty fast.¡± ¡°So I set the schedule tight.¡± ¡°This is it. Hehehe.¡± Lee Jin-mok drank his liquor and shook his shoulders. Yoo-hyun said as if he had been waiting. ¡°Shall we go for the second round?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Hey, it¡¯s disappointing to end here.¡± Yoo-hyun dragged his arm, and the twoughed as if they were absurd. They seemed to have no guard against Yoo-hyun anymore. That¡¯s how Yoo-hyun¡¯s sincerity melted into them. The next morning, Yoo-hyun was bright as usual. Maeng Gi-yong also looked energetic. ¡°Hello, Mr. Maeng.¡± ¡°Oh, good morning. Did you go home well yesterday?¡± ¡°It was this morning.¡± ¡°Hahaha. That or that.¡± Mr. Maeng and Mr. Lee had definitely changed their attitude towards Yoo-hyun. They didn¡¯t care about other people¡¯s eyes anymore. There was still awkwardness, but there was trust in their eyes. Not as much as these two, but more people greeted Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun felt the changing atmosphere and approached Min Su-jin, the senior of the same part. ¡°Hello, Ms. Min.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± But Min Su-jin seemed to distance herself more than before. The checklist and schedule shared yesterday seemed to hurt her pride. Her expression was stiff as if that was why. ¡°Have a nice day.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun left Min Su-jin behind, who was staring at the monitor without an answer, and returned to his seat. He turned on hisputer and opened his mailbox. The email sent by Mr. Maeng was at the top. It was a fresh email that arrived just before. He pulled back his chair and waved at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded and he shook his hand and turned his head. He was definitely a cute senior in some ways. Yoo-hyun chuckled and checked the email. Various materials rted to team work were well organized. He didn¡¯t just send it, he tried to sort it out. Click. Yoo-hyun opened another file written by Min Su-jin. It was a meeting record of meeting with another team in charge of her part. The whole meeting was drawn by looking at only a few lines of content. Yoo-hyun felt like he knew why Min Su-jin was more angry today. She had too many chores that didn¡¯t show up in the report. A littleter. Yoo-hyun went to Jung In-wook, the part leader who was looking for a gap. He was startled to see Yoo-hyun. ¡°Mr. Jung.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Ms. Min has a meeting with the circuit 4 team today, and I wonder if I can attend it.¡± ¡°Why are you asking me?¡± He asked as if it was natural to ask the part leader for part work. He didn¡¯t even realize his role. Yoo-hyun judged that he had to go to this meeting. But he didn¡¯t seem to have any intention of doing so. It was what he expected, so Yoo-hyun asked right away. ¡°Then who should I ask?¡± ¡°Ask the team leader directly.¡± ¡°Okay, I got it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± When Yoo-hyun agreed so naturally, Mr. Jung lost his words. He wanted to say something to Yoo-hyun, but there was nothing wrong. He followed the procedure and didn¡¯t say anything wrong. Yoo-hyun nodded and headed for the team leader¡¯s seat. The team leader was also surprised when Yoo-hyun entered. He looked like he saw a ghost when he saw Yoo-hyun. That¡¯s how powerful the impact of what Yoo-hyun did at the team meeting and the report was. ¡°Team leader.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± ¡°What are you trying to do again?¡± When Yoo-hyun whispered that he wanted to attend the meeting, he flinched. As always, what was needed at this time was a magic word. Yoo-hyun immediately mentioned his charge. ¡°The person in charge said that attending the meeting is also a study.¡± ¡°Sigh. Okay. Just behave yourself.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± Senior Kim Ho-geol had no choice but to nod. A momentter, Hong Hyuk-su, the team leader, and Jung In-wook, the part leader, faced each other in the conference room. Hong Hyuk-su said with a stiff expression. ¡°Mr. Jung, aren¡¯t you letting that kid Han Yoo-hyun loose too much?¡± ¡°Well, he keeps throwing work at him, but he does it all¡­¡± Jung In-wook stammered and Hong Hyuk-su became more aggressive. ¡°That¡¯s a problem. Don¡¯t you have a lot of work to do?¡± ¡°Yes. You helped me a lot, Mr. Hong.¡± ¡°Then you have to pay for it.¡± ¡°Of course. I have something to tell you about the team leader today. Do you want to hear it?¡± ¡°Let me hear it.¡± Hong Hyuk-su asked impatiently and Jung In-wook started to talk about the meeting with the circuit 4 team. ¡°Well¡­¡± ¡°What? He¡¯s going to the meeting where the circuit team leader is involved?¡± ¡°Yes. The team leader said so.¡± ¡°He must be getting cocky. Hehe.¡± Hong Hyuk-su smiled as if he had seen something funny and Jung In-wook asked curiously. ¡°Why do you say that?¡± ¡°Kang In-hwan, the team leader of the circuit team, is not an easy person.¡± ¡°Oh, the circuit team leader?¡± ¡°Yes. He¡¯s tough. That kid will get in trouble if he acts without knowing anything. Huhu.¡± Hong Hyuk-suughed as he imagined a pleasant scene. That afternoon. Yoo-hyun entered the small conference room on the second floor of Ulsan 4th factory. There was Min Su-jin, the senior who was setting up herptop. She looked surprised to see Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun spoke first with a good humor. ¡°The team leader told me toe in and study.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Min Su-jin didn¡¯t say much. Soon, the empty seats in the conference room were filled. On one side were Kim Ho-geol, the senior of the pre-product team, Min Su-jin, and Yoo-hyun. On the other side were Kang In-hwan, the team leader of the circuit 4 team, and Yu Seung-ho, the part leader of the first part. It was obvious that they were in a confrontation, but they didn¡¯t show it on the surface. In that atmosphere, Yoo-hyun introduced himself. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun, an employee who was dispatched to the pre-product team.¡± The person who received his words was Kang In-hwan, the team leader of the circuit 4 team. ¡°Oh, I heard about you. How¡¯s the team atmosphere?¡± ¡°It¡¯s great. I¡¯m learning every day.¡± ¡°Hehe. Good. It¡¯s good to get along well. Mr. Kim, aren¡¯t you lucky?¡± ¡°Yes. Haha.¡± Kim Ho-geol smiled awkwardly. The topic of today¡¯s meeting was simple. It was to ask the pre-product team to change the video board (which delivers images to the IC attached to the panel) ording to the new project of the circuit 4 team. In other words, the circuit 4 team was asking for a favor from the pre-product team. But there was no summary document on TV and their attitude was also bad. Yu Seung-ho, the part leader of circuit 4 team, spoke aggressively. ¡°Ms. Min, we can¡¯t keep up with our schedule like this.¡± ¡°We also have an urgent project and it¡¯s hard to support you.¡± Min Su-jin tried to avoid it and Yu Seung-ho became more harsh. ¡°Then you should have told me earlier.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why we transferred the video boardst time.¡± ¡°Transfer? Do you have any proof?¡± ¡°I exined it verbally to your person in charge of circuit 4 team.¡± ¡°That¡¯s what I¡¯m saying. You don¡¯t have it. Why are you insisting without it?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± He kept pushing and Min Su-jin stuttered. She looked at her team leader for help, but Kim Ho-geol was silent. Then Yu Seung-ho sneered and said. ¡°Why? Are you going to talk about your previouspany again?¡± ¡°How could I? Why are you pushing me like this?¡± ¡°Ah ah, Ms. Min, don¡¯t get angry and calm down. We came here to work, right?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Min Su-jin bit her lower lip and Yu Seung-ho smiled like a winner. It seemed like a game over for Min Su-jin who was outmatched by him. The team leaders just watched without revealing their thoughts. Yoo-hyun spat out a sneer as he watched them. ¡®It¡¯s still there, this assault culture.¡¯ The lower people would fight like an assault squad and when the game was over, the team leaders would step in. They wouldugh and wrap up the situation as if they were having a state banquet. He couldn¡¯t stand by and watch that happen. Min Su-jin¡¯s job was not this kind of mess. She was a core member of the project. He thought of that and stepped forward. ¡°Mr. Yu, can I ask you a question?¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Mr. Kim Ho-geol¡¯s expression hardened and Min Su-jin¡¯s eyes widened. The people of the circuit 4 team didn¡¯t hear about Yoo-hyun yet and they were confused. Regardless, Yoo-hyun continued. ¡°Isn¡¯t it right to develop a new video board to optimize it for the heterogeneous panel that the circuit team is working on now?¡± ¡°Ms. Min, what is that employee saying?¡± Yu Seung-ho looked at Min Su-jin with a dumbfounded expression. Yoo-hyun secretly hoped that she would stand up for him. If she still hated him even if he stepped up, he didn¡¯t intend to hold on to her. Chapter 221: Chapter 221: Chapter 221 She thought for a moment and nced at Yoo-hyun. Then she raised her hand to Yu Seung-ho. ¡°¡­I think it would be better for the circuit 4 team to develop their own video board.¡± ¡°Hey, that¡¯s not what you said.¡± Yu Seung-ho got angry at her sudden change and Yoo-hyun added. ¡°Mr. Yoo, the KPI (key performance indicator) of the circuit 4 team includes the development of the video board part.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°You already said you would develop it when you set the goal, and you set the deadline for July. Didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yu Seung-ho lost his words at his specific remark. Then Kang In-hwan, who was casually crossing his arms, rxed his posture. He looked at Yoo-hyun and snorted. ¡°You seem to not understand the situation since you just came here as a dispatch, but this is a team-to-team meeting.¡± ¡°I¡¯m also from the pre-product team.¡± Yoo-hyun stood up to him without flinching and Kang In-hwan turned his head with a dumbfounded expression. ¡°Uh. Mr. Kim, what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun has a blunt personality¡­¡± ¡°Blunt? So you¡¯re saying he¡¯s right?¡± Kang In-hwan asked him and Yoo-hyun answered for him. ¡°Please tell me if I¡¯m wrong. I just want to know why you¡¯re trying to drag the pre-product team into this when you said you would do it yourself ording to the team goal.¡± ¡°Huh.¡± Kang In-hwan chuckled and Yu Seung-ho red up. ¡°You can¡¯t do that. We¡¯ve been helping each other since before.¡± Min Su-jin didn¡¯t stay quiet either. ¡°Mr. Yoo, that was just a simple support, but this time there¡¯s a lot to fix.¡± ¡°Uh. Ms. Min, why are you doing this?¡± Yoo-hyun intervened and the meeting atmosphere became a mess. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t intend to end the meeting like this. He needed to wrap it up neatly, so he used the magic word. ¡°I¡¯ll ask my supervisor about this.¡± ¡°What? Supervisor?¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± Kang In-hwan widened his eyes and Kim Ho-geol raised his voice. Regardless, Yoo-hyun said without hesitation. ¡°My supervisor told me to move ording to the goal, but it doesn¡¯t seem like it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll report it and check if I¡¯m misunderstanding something.¡± Yoo-hyun nailed it and Kang In-hwan sighed deeply. ¡°Haa. Mr. Kim, what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°That¡¯s enough, enough. How are we supposed to cooperate like this?¡± ¡°Team leader, that¡¯s not¡­¡± Kang In-hwan got up and left. Kim Ho-geol followed him quickly. Yu Seung-ho also got up and red at Yoo-hyun. ¡°This is what happens when you do that, huh?¡± ¡°Please tell me if I¡¯m wrong.¡± ¡°¡­We¡¯ll see about that.¡± He finally walked out. ¡°¡­¡± Min Su-jin looked at Yoo-hyun silently. Yoo-hyun winked at her and she turned her head away. It seemed like more time was needed to close the gap between them. When Yoo-hyun returned from the meeting and sat down, he felt many eyes on his back. It wasn¡¯t jealousy or envy like before. They all seemed to have something to say. It was amon scene since Yoo-hyun came here. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and followed Kim Ho-geol who came back from talking with Kang In-hwan. He said with a stiff expression. ¡°Yoo-hyun, let¡¯s talk for a moment.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and headed to the team leader¡¯s seat. He felt many eyes on him as he walked out of the office. Kim Ho-geol had a lot of worries on his face as he sighed deeply. He asked him the question that he had been holding in his mind. ¡°Yoo-hyun, why are you doing this?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you know, team leader? We barely have time for our project with this schedule.¡± ¡°But still. This is a team-to-team matter.¡± ¡°Then you should have stopped them before I stepped in.¡± ¡°What?¡± Kim Ho-geol looked at him incredulously. Yoo-hyun cut to the chase without beating around the bush. He needed to make a clear deal with Kim Ho-geol here. ¡°To be honest, team leader, you wanted this result too, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°That¡¯s different.¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s the same. If you keep being dragged around like this, your team members won¡¯t be able to work.¡± ¡°¡­You don¡¯t know something.¡± Yoo-hyun pushed him and Kim Ho-geol backed off. He would never be a leader if he kept running away like this. Yoo-hyun exposed his hidden thoughts without any sugarcoating. ¡°You don¡¯t think this is politics, do you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Half-baked politics is not good. What do you gain from doing this, team leader?¡± Yoo-hyun went hard and Kim Ho-geol hesitated. ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°Just pleasing your seniors and that¡¯s it?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry if I was rude. But team leader.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words shook Kim Ho-geol¡¯s eyes. He was not strong enough to get angry at this point. If he was, he wouldn¡¯t have made this team into this situation. Yoo-hyun took a breath and spoke bluntly. ¡°You have to wake up for this team to survive.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about other people¡¯s eyes and just look at the work and move with conviction.¡± -Team leader Kim, just do your work. Don¡¯t waste your smart head on other things. Yoo-hyun spat out the words that Song Mun-jun, the previous 4th manager, used to say to Kim Ho-geol. At that time, he did whatever he wanted under the protection of his manager. But the situation changed when he lost his shield. The rookie team leader who had no political skills was lost now. Kim Ho-geol was silent and Yoo-hyun gave him some time to think. ¡°Thank you for listening to me.¡± ¡°¡­Yeah.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll get up now.¡± He got up from his seat and bowed his head. Then he turned around and walked out. Kim Ho-geol watched his back for a long time. When Yoo-hyun walked into his seat, he felt many eyes on him. Min Su-jin was the same. She turned her head to look at Yoo-hyun and got up from her seat with determination. Then she approached Yoo-hyun and uttered a difficult word. ¡°Can we talk for a bit?¡± ¡°Yes. Sure.¡± He wouldn¡¯t refuse her. She sat down in the lounge in front of the cafeteria on the third floor and looked at Yoo-hyun. There was a negative emotion on her face without makeup. Yoo-hyun smiled quietly and she said abruptly. ¡°Do you think our team can change?¡± ¡°Of course. I wouldn¡¯t have started if I didn¡¯t think so.¡± ¡°It won¡¯t be easy.¡± ¡°No. A lot has changed already. You feel it too, Ms. Min.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Min Su-jin drank her canned coffee without saying anything. Yoo-hyun mirrored her action and put his mouth on the can. The sweet taste of coffee swirled in his mouth. She thought for a moment and chuckled sarcastically. ¡°Well. Who would have thought that a dispatched person would cause such a fuss?¡± ¡°I¡¯m a bit reckless, aren¡¯t I?¡± ¡°You know it.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m trying to tie it up for sure.¡± ¡°What?¡± Yoo-hyun looked at her surprised and recalled his old memory. -Do you know what surprised me the most when I came to thispany? It¡¯s so hard to just do your work. He wasn¡¯t very close with Min Su-jin in the past, but he knew her dissatisfaction better than anyone. She was struggling because of the unreasonable structure of Hansung Electronics back then. How about now in worse conditions? She had no ce to stand as a career employee. It was obvious from the one-sided meeting earlier. This was not something that could be done by just working hard. Yoo-hyun pulled out the word that was in her heart. ¡°Faction, office politics, purebloodism.¡± ¡°¡­¡± And he spoke with determination. ¡°We can¡¯t climb up unless we break this injustice.¡± ¡°¡­It¡¯s not easy. Especially at your rank, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°No. There¡¯s something I can do as an ignorant employee.¡± ¡°No. Rather, your way of doing things might ruin the work more.¡± Min Su-jin shook her head firmly. It wasn¡¯t just because of her pride. It was true that Yoo-hyun did well in blocking them today, but he would face more attackster. As if he read her mind, Yoo-hyun said. ¡°If you¡¯re worried about the aftermath of today¡¯s meeting, don¡¯t worry.¡± ¡°How can you say that?¡± ¡°I have a n in mind.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°This coffee is delicious.¡± Yoo-hyun left a meaningful word and lifted his canned coffee with a smile. Min Su-jin looked at him with a nk expression. She couldn¡¯t see through that young employee¡¯s mind at all. Yoo-hyun¡¯s words were not empty words. He needed to clear up several political structures to make the pre-product team work. And he knew how to do that well. He sat down at his seat and opened the monthly dispatch report right away. The monthly dispatch report was a document that the dispatched person reported to their supervisor once a month. It was apany-rmended content, which was basically a formality. It wouldn¡¯t make much difference if he sent it to Go Jun-ho, the senior manager. But Yoo-hyun wanted to add some meaning to it. What did Go Jun-ho need right now? How could he make him move? He thought about that and wrote the document. And he sent an email. He followed the procedure of including the team leader and part leader as CCs, of course. They might not know exactly what it meant, but still. The message of sending an email popped up at that moment. Maeng Ki-yong, who was passing by, stuck his head out and said. ¡°What are you plotting again?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Hey, Yoo-hyun, you always give it away when you¡¯re up to something.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Maeng Ki-yong answered his question. ¡°How should I put it, a sinister look in your eyes?¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t say such weird things.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m good at seeing those things.¡± Yoo-hyunughed and gestured to the empty seat next to him. ¡°Then you should take care of Mr. Kim.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°It seems like he¡¯s taking on all the work, but he never says anything.¡± ¡°He¡¯s too nice for that.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not the problem.¡± Kim Seon-dong used to take on Yoon Gi-chun¡¯s work as well before. He thought it was just because he couldn¡¯t say no. But now it seemed like something was wrong with him. He was looking into it, but Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t find out why yet. Chapter 222: Chapter 222: Chapter 222 Senior Maeng Gi-yong asked with a puzzled look. ¡°Really? I¡¯ll ask him.¡± ¡°Do you have any suspicions?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Even Maeng Gi-yong, who was rtively close to him, didn¡¯t know what was going on. What was it? As Yoo-hyun was pondering, Maeng Gi-yong blurted out something absurd. ¡°Are you also good at sensing things like me?¡± ¡°I do have some intuition.¡± ¡°Puhaha. You sure know how to talk.¡± Yoo-hyun shot a remark at Maeng Gi-yong, who wasughing. Then, Maeng Gi-yong¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Don¡¯t let your rtionship be exposed.¡± ¡°What, what did you say?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a little obvious.¡± ¡°Huh.¡± Yoo-hyun sincerely warned him. He had been in trouble before when his rtionship with Jung Ah-reum, the senior of the second part, was revealed. He didn¡¯t want him to go through that again. ¡°There¡¯s nothing good about being exposed, so hide it well.¡± ¡°It¡¯s, it¡¯s a secret.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll keep it if you buy me a coffee.¡± ¡°Of course. Just say it, just say it.¡± When Yoo-hyun spoke casually, Maeng Gi-yong made a fuss. This was also his new side. The next morning. Yoo-hyun had to arrive at work 30 minutes earlier than usual. -The director asked you toe to the meeting. It was because of the text message he received from Joo Yoon-hast night. He agreed without hesitation, as he had intended the situation. When he arrived at the office, he saw Kim Ho-geol, the senior of the circuit team, and the two part leaders heading to the director¡¯s office. They looked quite exhausted. Yoo-hyun greeted them cheerfully. ¡°Good morning.¡± ¡°Oh, oh. You came early.¡± Kim Ho-geol said with an awkward expression. He should have hidden it better, but he didn¡¯t have the ability to do so yet. Yoo-hyun acted nonchntly. ¡°The director called me.¡± ¡°What? The director?¡± ¡°Yes. He told me toe to the morning meeting.¡± Kim Ho-geol¡¯s face sank for a moment. The part leaders¡¯ faces also crumpled at the same time. What kind of trouble are they trying to cause again? They looked like they were thinking that. Regardless, Yoo-hyun followed them to the meeting. In the director¡¯s office, there were four team leaders and eleven part leaders from the four teams under the director. The space was cramped, so some of the part leaders sat on the floor leaning against the wall. Yoo-hyun also brought a chair from the next meeting room and sat in a corner. Kang In-hwan, the senior of the circuit team, frowned when he saw Yoo-hyun. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± ¡°The director called me.¡± ¡°Huh. Did you really mess up?¡± ¡°Why would I?¡± He smirked and shook his head at him. If he had really messed up, Kang In-hwan might not be here right now. Yoo-hyun had confidence that he could make the situation bigger if he wanted to. He just didn¡¯t prefer that kind of work that didn¡¯t help the business. Kang In-hwan, who had no idea what Yoo-hyun was thinking, asked again. ¡°Then what?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know either.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± When Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and shrugged his shoulders, his face twisted. Then Kim Ho-geol stopped Kang In-hwan. ¡°Senior Kang, the director will be here soon.¡± ¡°Are you doing this because Kim ising or not?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll talk to himter.¡± He seemed to have improved from yesterday. He didn¡¯t just stand by, but showed some courage. Yoo-hyun smiled at him. That¡¯s when it happened. Go Joon-ho, the director, appeared through the open door. Creak. The people who stood up at once greeted him loudly. ¡°Director, good morning.¡± ¡°Yeah. Good morning.¡± He raised his hand lightly and smiled when he saw Yoo-hyun. ¡°Oh, Yoo-hyun is here.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you for inviting me to such an important ce.¡± ¡°Haha. You¡¯re good at talking. Oh, why don¡¯t you introduce yourself to the team leaders here?¡± ¡°Yes, I will.¡± Yoo-hyun scanned the people who were still standing and not sitting down. They looked confused by the unfamiliar atmosphere that Go Joon-ho showed. Yoo-hyun greeted them brightly. ¡°Good morning. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun, who was dispatched to the advanced product team. I look forward to working with you.¡± ¡°He¡¯s a very excellent employee. I called him on purpose today.¡± Go Joon-ho patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s back and then the panel team leader stepped forward. ¡°Yes. As you said, director, he looks very talented.¡± ¡°Hehe. That¡¯s why I like the panel team leader. You have a good eye for people.¡± Then the structure team leader also added a word, not wanting to lose. ¡°I also saw himst time and I was very impressed by his politeness.¡± ¡°Really? Did you greet the structure team leader too?¡± ¡°Yes. I greeted him once when I passed by.¡± ¡°Hehe. That¡¯s good. You shouldn¡¯t stay in the advanced product team only. Hmm.¡± Go Joon-houghed and Kang In-hwan, the circuit team leader, lookedplicated. He wanted to say something, but his pride held him back. Yoo-hyun looked at him amusedly. Of course, he hid his expression. A momentter, the director spoke to the people who had sat down. ¡°Do you know why I called Han Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The team leaders looked puzzled by the question they couldn¡¯t answer. Then Kim Ho-geol cautiously opened his mouth. ¡°Is it because of the dispatch report?¡± ¡°Hehe. Kim knows too. Yeah, how was it?¡± ¡°I think it was a well-organized document.¡± Kim Ho-geol nced at Yoo-hyun¡¯s face and answered. The director smiled satisfiedly and raised his eyebrows. ¡°Right. I knew it. It¡¯s the document that Kim checked?¡± ¡°Yes, director. He helped me.¡± Yoo-hyun answered smoothly and the director nodded as if he understood. ¡°Hehe. Right. It must have been hard for an employee alone.¡± Yoo-hyun also gave credit to the part leaders. ¡°That¡¯s right. The part leaders also helped me.¡± ¡°Ho, the advanced product team seems to have changedtely.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± The team leaders, including the team leader, bowed their heads at the director¡¯s unexpectedpliment. The people from other teams couldn¡¯t understand this situation at all. Since the stage was set, Yoo-hyun stepped forward without hesitation. ¡°Director, can I start the presentation then?¡± ¡°Hehe. Yeah. Let¡¯s see your spirit again.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll try my best.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed slightly and connected hisptop to the cable. Since he had prepared in advance, the content of the report that Yoo-hyun wrote appeared on the TV. Yoo-hyun stood up from his seat and started the presentation. Since the director was sitting still in the middle, people¡¯s attention was focused on Yoo-hyun. ¡°The current situation of product development 4 is¡­¡± What Yoo-hyun presented was the current situation of the teams in 4. He recited what projects each team was doing in order. It was just a reported and summarized content. But for some reason, the director nodded his head. ¡°Good. What do you want to say?¡± ¡°So what I think is¡­¡± Yoo-hyun read the director¡¯s mind and continued. What did the director want? He was a product person. He wanted a clear project, not a pie in the sky project. But 4¡¯s color was closer to advanced. Except for the advanced product team, the other teams were doing products, but they were not very important. Even if they seeded, they were only low-performance products. Then Yoo-hyun said with emphasis. ¡°The key point here is how to connect the projects between teams organically.¡± ¡°Not just achieving the current goals, but creating synergy?¡± ¡°Yes. Exactly as you said, director.¡± ¡°Keep going.¡± ¡°As a way¡­¡± Yoo-hyun turned the page and a list of tasks and goals and KPIs for each team came out. The causal rtionships of intertwined tasks on one screen were marked. And in the following content, 4¡¯s next vision was disyed. ¡°I think we can make a very impactful product if we create synergy among projects like this.¡± ¡°It¡¯s valuable even with technology alone. Other teams might want it too.¡± ¡°Yes. Even if we don¡¯t make this product right away, we can contribute to the group in various ways.¡± ¡°Hehehe. You have a wide view because you¡¯re nning.¡± ¡°You¡¯re too kind.¡± p p p p p. The directorughed and pped his hands and then other team leaders reluctantly pped their hands too. But their faces were all deadpan. Why? The answer was in the director¡¯s words. ¡°When I look at it like this, it seems that the advanced product team is taking on a lot of work.¡± ¡°Yes. They have fewer staff, but they have done a lot of things before, so they are intertwined with many teams.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not good. The advanced product team project has to seed for other teams to survive.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. This is a corepetency that other teams don¡¯t have, and I think it can create great synergy.¡± The director nodded as if he understood and Yoo-hyun boldly proposed his opinion. The meaning behind this was simple. Do your own work that was intertwined with the advanced product team before. Help the advanced product team for 4¡¯s big sess. The director understood exactly what he meant and nodded his head. As if to prove it, he smiled at the team leaders. ¡°Okay. This is what I¡¯ve been wanting from you guys. Hehehe.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Everyone didn¡¯t know what expression to make in this situation and then the director pointed at Kang In-hwan, the circuit team leader. ¡°Oh, senior Kang.¡± ¡°Yes, director.¡± ¡°I see that especially circuit team has a lot of intertwined work, so try it yourself this time.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± Kang In-hwan nodded his head and then the director left a meaningful remark. It was a remark for the whole team. ¡°Right. In the end, synergy is possible when we raise each other¡¯s capabilities, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Kang In-hwan gave a humiliating answer and the faces of the other team leaders crumpled. In the meantime, Kim Ho-geol turned his head and looked at Yoo-hyun. How could he be so bold, the young employee looked rxed even in this atmosphere. Kim Ho-geol couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. ¡®He¡¯s really something, he¡¯s something.¡¯ He had to admit it now. Most of the things that had been holding him back had fallen off in this one shot. The meeting ended in aughing mood for the first time. After the meeting, Kim Ho-geol approached Yoo-hyun who was returning to his seat. He still lookedplicated, but he didn¡¯t feel any negative emotions. ¡°You worked hard today.¡± ¡°Thanks to you.¡± ¡°What did I do?¡± He scratched his head and Yoo-hyun added. ¡°I referred to the analysis report you wrote before.¡± ¡°You saw that?¡± ¡°Yes. Senior Maeng sent it to me.¡± He looked at Yoo-hyun for a long time and then muttered. What he wanted to say was obvious, but he couldn¡¯t spit it out. Instead, he said something else. ¡°¡­Right. Let¡¯s do it properly now.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll help you too.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do well.¡± He reached out to Yoo-hyun who was walking away. It was an awkward gesture that didn¡¯t suit him. But he felt sincere, so Yoo-hyun grabbed his hand without hesitation. Squeeze. ¡°I look forward to working with you, senior.¡± ¡°Me too. I look forward to working with you.¡± Kim Ho-geol smiled at Yoo-hyun. He looked much lighter after letting go of his pride. Chapter 223: Chapter 223: Chapter 223 The change in Kim Ho-geol¡¯s attitude was evident in the way he ran the team. ¡°Min, don¡¯t worry about the Circuit 4 team. Just keep doing what you were doing.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± He pushed his work forward with confidence and checked it thoroughly. He also sent emails to his team members to instruct them on their tasks. -Please send me your updated schedules after reviewing the shared project timeline. I will manage the schedule myself. As he trimmed the branches, his true nature began to show. His clear instructions sped up the team¡¯s work. Of course, there were some people who suffered in the process, but it was definitely better than before. There was someone who didn¡¯t like the changed atmosphere. It was Hong Hyuk-soo, the leader of Part 2. He deliberately called Yoo-hyun through Yun Gi-chun. ¡°Yoo-hyun, I¡­ Mr. Hong Hyuk-soo is looking for you.¡± ¡°Really? Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded to Yun Gi-chun, who looked nervous, and headed to Hong Hyuk-soo. Hong Hyuk-soo spoke with a mask on his face. ¡°Do you like drinking, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m not a heavy drinker, but I can hold my liquor.¡± ¡°Really? How about having a drink with me tonight? I have something to tell you.¡± He still had the habit of asking for a drink out of the blue. Yoo-hyun smiled faintly as he recalled his past experience with him. -You pay for the drinks first, Yoo-hyun. I¡¯ll pay you backter. He made his naive junior spend a lot of money and acted like a fool. He wasn¡¯t the only one who suffered from him. Yet, he cunningly held onto people¡¯s weaknesses and shook up the whole team. He was intoxicated by his petty power. Yoo-hyun shook his head at him. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I have ns with my colleagues tonight.¡± ¡°Huh. Just your colleagues?¡± ¡°They are very important to me. And I made this promise in advance, so please understand.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll regret missing this opportunity.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s make another appointment next time. I¡¯ll introduce you to a nice ce.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Hong Hyuk-soo clenched his pen as Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. His sharp eyes under his thin eyebrows twitched. He looked more attractive than ever. Yoo-hyun bowed slightly and returned to his seat. He didn¡¯t lie just to avoid drinking with him. He really had ns with his colleagues. As soon as the clock-out music sounded, Yoo-hyun got up from his seat. A few momentster. Yoo-hyun arrived at a pig¡¯s feet restaurant in Ulsan city center. It wasn¡¯t far from where he had drinks with Maeng Gi-yong a while ago. As he opened the door and entered, a familiar voice greeted him. He looked up and saw Jung Hyun-woo waving and running towards him. ¡°Hyung. Here, here.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t make such a fuss.¡± ¡°Hey, I¡¯m just happy to see you.¡± ¡°We see each other every morning.¡± ¡°But it¡¯s different at night.¡± Yoo-hyun said incredulously, and Jung Hyun-woo grinned and winked at him. Yoo-hyun shook his head and followed Jung Hyun-woo inside. There were four other colleagues who had arrived earlier at the table. They all had one thing inmon: they were in the same ss during the LCD business unit training. Maybe that¡¯s why they didn¡¯t feel awkward at all even though they hadn¡¯t seen each other for a long time. As Yoo-hyun sat down, Yeojin-ho from the panel analysis team chuckled and said: ¡°It¡¯s an honor to have a celebrity visit this humble ce.¡± ¡°What celebrity are you talking about?¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t you know? You¡¯re the talk of the town these days. Right, Tae-kyung?¡± Yeojin-ho passed the ball to Im Tae-kyung from Circuit 3 team, who nodded his head. ¡°Yeah. Your rumor is all over our departmenttely.¡± ¡°What rumor?¡± ¡°They say you¡¯ve even taken down the Circuit 4 team leader?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t really believe that, do you?¡± Yoo-hyun pretended not to know, and Im Tae-kyung widened his eyes. Then he waved his hands exaggeratedly and exined: ¡°No, listen. I had a meeting with Circuit 4 team the other day. And they said¡­¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. There¡¯s a nuclear bomb dropped on Circuit 4 right now. It¡¯s chaos.¡± ¡°That¡¯s ridiculous.¡± Yoo-hyunughed at Im Tae-kyung¡¯s words. He heard all kinds of nonsense from unexpected ces. It wasn¡¯t urate, but it was a word that pierced through Yoo-hyun¡¯s actions. Then, Jung Hyun-woo, who was next to him, asked curiously: ¡°Hyung, is that all true?¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s a bit exaggerated.¡± ¡°Wow¡­ Amazing. I thought it was a false rumor because you didn¡¯t say anything.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not all true, I¡¯m telling you.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± As Yoo-hyun tried to shut Jung Hyun-woo¡¯s mouth, the food and drinks came out. Yoo-hyun quickly filled his ss and said: ¡°Come on, let¡¯s stop talking nonsense and have a drink.¡± The first one to receive the ss was Go Seong-je from the electrical equipment team, who said: ¡°Haha. It¡¯s an honor. To receive a ss from Yoo-hyun, who is favored by the vice president.¡± ¡°Seong-je, why are you saying that?¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand, and Yeojin-ho also made a yful expression and added: ¡°I¡¯m honored too. Yoo-hyun, who received the group research and development award.¡± ¡°Hyung, please don¡¯t say that.¡± Jung Hyun-woo held out his ss with a respectful face. ¡°I¡¯m honored too. Hyung, I really admire you.¡± ¡°Hyun-woo, please shut your mouth. Come on, cheers.¡± As Yoo-hyun held out his ss awkwardly, everyoneughed and clinked their sses. ng. ng. At the same time, people¡¯s greetings mixed together. ¡°Good to see you, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Wee to Ulsan.¡± ¡°Hyung, congrattions.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a good thing, right?¡± Yoo-hyun uttered a doubtful word after drinking a ss. ¡°It¡¯s a good thing if you think it¡¯s a good thing, right?¡± Yeojin-ho said casually. There was a key point in his seemingly trivial words. ¡°That¡¯s a wise saying.¡± ¡°Haha. Yeah. I was joking earlier, but I know it¡¯s not easy.¡± ¡°Thank you. Then please help me out.¡± Yoo-hyun took this opportunity to reach out his hand. He had a lot of things to ask for help from the panel analysis team. Then Yeojin-ho shrugged his shoulders and asked: ¡°Sure. What can I do for you?¡± ¡°Please share your automatic measurement program with me. And¡­¡± ¡°Puhaha. Why are you so specific?¡± Yeojin-ho burst intoughter as Yoo-hyun grabbed him. It was an important matter for Yoo-hyun, so he made sure to get his promise. ¡°You promised me.¡± ¡°I know, I know. Cheers.¡± Yeojin-ho gave up and held out his ss. One ss after another piled up. The more they drank, the more they unraveled the stories they couldn¡¯t share before. Yeojin-ho, Im Tae-kyung, Go Seong-je¡­ They all had a lot of grievances piled up in thepany. ¡°When our team does the measurement¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s nothing. When I work on the module¡­¡± ¡°Hey, are you trying to outdo me? Yesterday, at the construction site¡­¡± ¡°My crazy boss¡­¡± Jung Hyun-woo was no different. He spent more than 12 hours a day at thepany. There was no way he could have only good things happen there. Since he wasn¡¯t looking for an answer, Yoo-hyun just listened and reacted appropriately. They all seemed to have innocent worries. But they didn¡¯t justin. There were also many rumors to hear from different teams. Some of them were stories that Yoo-hyun knew well. Im Tae-kyung leaned forward and whispered in a low voice. ¡°Did you hear? The group leader is getting reced this time. It¡¯s a demotion.¡± ¡°I heard that too. He was marked by the vice president, right?¡± Yeojin-ho asked and Im Tae-kyung nodded. ¡°Yes. I heard that all the people from the mobile phone business unit were also fired.¡± ¡°That¡¯s too bad. They made all those color phones and got fired.¡± ¡°What can you do? Oh, Yoo-hyun, you know this well, don¡¯t you?¡± Im Tae-kyung, who was talking to Yeojin-ho, asked Yoo-hyun. He already knew exactly what was going on, so he didn¡¯t bother to add anything. ¡°I don¡¯t know. I¡¯m not sure.¡± ¡°Well. It¡¯s none of our business anyway.¡± Im Tae-kyung nodded his head and held out his ss. After emptying his ss, the next story was something that Yoo-hyun was quite interested in. This time, Go Seong-je opened his mouth. ¡°And about the factory site¡­¡± ¡°The business director?¡± ¡°Yeah. Turns out he intervened in the middle of it.¡± Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and asked, and Go Seong-je answered. He knew a lot of information about the factory because he was in the electrical equipment team. Yeojin-ho said in surprise. ¡°Wow. So that¡¯s why he¡¯s taking off his clothes.¡± ¡°Yes. He¡¯s taking responsibility.¡± ¡°Tsk tsk. That¡¯s unfortunate.¡± Yeojin-ho clicked his tongue at Go Seong-je¡¯s answer. Yoo-hyun thought about it as he listened to their conversation. This business director corruption case was something that wasn¡¯t exposed because it was tied to the corruptionmitted by Lee Kyung-hoon in the past. For some reason, it was revealed quickly. It was because of the future that Yoo-hyun had changed. Of course, there were things that didn¡¯t change. As he moved an empty bottle under the table, Jung Hyun-woo suddenly said as if he remembered something. ¡°Oh, our team is nning a ser tournament this time.¡± ¡°Really? Then let us join too.¡± ¡°Of course. The panel analysis team is in the same group, right?¡± Yeojin-ho said and Jung Hyun-woo nodded his head. Then Go Seong-je next to him asked: ¡°Wow. What about our team?¡± ¡°The electrical equipment team is not in the group, so I think you¡¯ll be left out.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a shame.¡± Jung Hyun-woo answered and Go Seong-je sighed. Then Im Tae-kyung asked Yoo-hyun: ¡°Yoo-hyun, are you good at ser?¡± ¡°Me? I¡¯ve never tried it, so I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°You look like you¡¯d be good at it?¡± Yeojin-ho said bluntly and everyone nodded their heads. At the same time, they spat out various words. ¡°Yeah. You have good athletic skills.¡± ¡°Yeah. Didn¡¯t you say you y golf well?¡± ¡°I¡¯m really looking forward to it.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think so¡­¡± Yoo-hyun muttered to himself and lifted his ss. ¡°Come on, cheers.¡± ¡°Good.¡± Everyone agreed and clinked their sses again. That night, they talked untilte. The Ulsan colleagues had a lot of things bottled up inside them. What was an easy way to tell the team atmosphere? The answer was in the words they uttered. The next day. When Yoo-hyun arrived at work, he could feel the changed atmosphere right away. It was when he entered a bathroom stall. He heard a phone conversation from the next stall. It was Yun Gi-chun¡¯s voice. ¡°Yes, yes. I uploaded a new panel n. We really don¡¯t have time this time. It¡¯s urgent.¡± He was trying hard to meet the deadline. He never saw him do that before. That wasn¡¯t all. As he drank water at the water cooler, Yoo-hyun heard the people from Part 2 talking. They were also talking about work. ¡°Did you check the LTPS device information we received from the Future Product Research Center?¡± ¡°Yes. I got the numbers and ran the simtion.¡± ¡°Let me know if it doesn¡¯t work. We don¡¯t want to waste time.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll check it right away.¡± He could feel the urgency in their voices. It was a very different atmosphere from two weeks ago. Back then, they didn¡¯t talk about work, but mostlyined. Even when they talked about work, they didn¡¯t talk about the sess of the project, but the reasons why it was bound to fail. But not anymore. Whatever the reason, they started working. Then, the color of the Advanced Product Team began to show. Yoo-hyun saw it in his eyes. As he was thinking about it, he returned to his seat. Lee Jin-mok, who was passing by, handed him a can of coffee. That was also something that never happened before. ¡°Here.¡± ¡°Thank you. But why?¡± ¡°You know, I owe you one from the warehouse.¡± Lee Jin-mok scratched his head awkwardly as he said that. Chapter 224: Chapter 224: Chapter 224 Yoo-hyun smiled at him. It was a long time ago, but he must have still kept it in his mind. His happy feeling came out as a yful answer. ¡°That was 500 won, you know.¡± ¡°But I gave it to you first¡­¡± ¡°I can feel your generosity.¡± Yoo-hyun teased him, and he coughed and turned away. ¡°Ahem, well, good luck then.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± After he left, Yoo-hyun touched the can of coffee. It felt cold, so he must have just bought it. And it was the most expensive coffee in the store. He felt the senior¡¯s intention and smiled pleasantly. He felt the changed atmosphere and worked. That¡¯s when he got a call from his friend Ha Jun-seok. Yoo-hyun answered the phone with a d feeling. ¡°Hey, Junseok, what¡¯s up?¡± -What¡¯s up. You were so worried about me because of the Hansung factory site, so I called you. ¡°I wasn¡¯t that worried, you know?¡± -Anyway. Do you have time for a drink? I¡¯m out on a business trip near your house. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll be right there when I¡¯m done.¡± He wanted to see him anyway, so Yoo-hyun agreed to his offer without hesitation. That evening. Ha Jun-seok came to Yoo-hyun¡¯s house. Maybe it was because he was from Ulsan, but he was less worried than when Kang Junki came to his house. This guy wouldn¡¯t stay for days pretending to work like Kang Junki. Squeak. But his face was not very bright when he opened the door and came in. He always had a smiling face, so it was obvious even if he changed a little. ¡°Why do you look so gloomy? Did you fight with someone?¡± Yoo-hyun asked jokingly, and Ha Jun-seok said casually. ¡°No, nothing. Here, this.¡± He handed over a ck stic bag. ¡°Why did you buy this?¡± It was full of soju and snacks. He clearly wanted to get drunk. Ha Jun-seok avoided his obvious intention and said. ¡°Just. You like alcohol, don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Hey, you like it more.¡± ¡°Anyway.¡± ¡°Fine. Let¡¯s sit down.¡± Yoo-hyun gestured and Ha Jun-seok moved. He knew where things were because he helped organize them when he moved in. ¡°Are we drinking downstairs? I¡¯ll set the table.¡± ¡°Thanks. Oh, can you y some Girls¡¯ Generation songs that you like?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m good.¡± He wasn¡¯t the type to refuse music, so it was strange. He was definitely not in a good mood. A littleter. The table was half empty with Yoo-hyun¡¯s cooking and Ha Jun-seok¡¯s snacks. He didn¡¯t know how many bottles of soju were empty. Yoo-hyun stopped Ha Jun-seok who was trying to drink another ss. ¡°Stop drinking. What¡¯s bothering you so much?¡± ¡°Just¡­ I don¡¯t think I fit in at work.¡± ¡°Tell me. Don¡¯t say you can¡¯t because you¡¯re embarrassed in front of me.¡± ¡°Hoo.¡± Yoo-hyun looked quietly at his friend who sighed. He had only seen him lively, so the sight in front of him was very surprising. He heard that he was doing well at worktely. But what was the problem? Ha Jun-seok slowly opened his mouth. ¡°It¡¯s not something I should tell you.¡± ¡°There you go again. I¡¯m doing well at work too. I sh with my boss, I make a scene and all that.¡± ¡°It would be better if it was something like that.¡± ¡°Then what?¡± Ha Jun-seok answered Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. ¡°Do you know what I do?¡± ¡°Construction sales, right?¡± ¡°Yeah. Right.¡± ¡°Did you meet a bad customer or something?¡± Yoo-hyun guessed and Ha Jun-seok nodded his head. ¡°I did. A very bad one.¡± ¡°Really? You should have told your boss.¡± ¡°My boss can¡¯t handle him either.¡± ¡°Who is he?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Yoo-hyun listened quietly to his friend¡¯s story with the help of alcohol. Ha Jun-seok worked for Shinil Construction, a small constructionpany. He was working on an officetel contract recently. The one who requested it was the bad customer he was talking about. ¡°He¡¯s a big shot in Gangnam. He asked for an officetel site by himself.¡± ¡°That must be a lot of money.¡± ¡°It starts with hundreds of billions of won.¡± ¡°Why does he treat you like that?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. He¡¯s crazy. He doesn¡¯t like my face or something.¡± ¡°Your face?¡± ¡°Yeah. He said I look unlucky or something. Damn it.¡± Yoo-hyunughed at Ha Jun-seok¡¯s words. He remembered an unpleasant memory from the past as he heard his friend¡¯s words. The situation waspletely different, but Yoo-hyun also had a customer like that. He still couldn¡¯t forget that name. It popped out of his mouth with the alcohol. ¡°Nam Jongbu.¡± Ha Jun-seok¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Huh? Yoo-hyun, how do you know that name?¡± ¡°What? That bastard is Nam Jongbu?¡± Yoo-hyun was surprised by Ha Jun-seok¡¯s words and asked. ¡°Yeah, right. The big shot in Gangnam, Nam Jongbu.¡± ¡°No, he¡¯s a jerk in Gangnam.¡± ¡°But how do you know? Oh, he has a lot of buildings in Seoul, is that why?¡± Ha Jun-seok asked and Yoo-hyun shook his head. ¡°No. I just had some trouble with him.¡± ¡°Really? Then you know what kind of guy he is?¡± ¡°I know very well¡­¡± Yoo-hyun clenched his teeth as he remembered the past. -Hey, Han Manager, are you young or something? You have no manners. You should bow your head to the ground. Don¡¯t you? He endured the humiliation of entertaining him. He followed his bosses and smiled at him. He was blinded by money and couldn¡¯t see an inch ahead. He still got angry when he thought of the humiliation he suffered from him. Yoo-hyun asked with determination. ¡°Junseok, can you let me meet him?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to help me. Our boss gave up too.¡± Ha Jun-seok shook his head as if he had no regrets. He was just stressed by Nam Jongbu¡¯s persistence. Yoo-hyun said seriously to him. ¡°I¡¯m not trying to help you. I just have something to pay back.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Actually¡­¡± Even though it hadn¡¯t happened yet, Yoo-hyun vaguely told him what he had suffered from Nam Jongbu. Ha Jun-seok was shocked. ¡°Is he really crazy?¡± ¡°Yeah. So help me out.¡± ¡°What can we do?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Yoo-hyun told him a rough n. Ha Jun-seok¡¯s eyes became as big asnterns. ¡°What? Are you crazy?¡± ¡°You just pretend you don¡¯t know. Got it?¡± ¡°¡­I can¡¯t take responsibility for this.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry at all.¡± Yoo-hyun smirked. The next morning. Ha Jun-seok, who had been talking endlessly, went back to his house to go to work. Yoo-hyun, who was left alone, sat in front of theputer with a little bit of alcohol left. He didn¡¯t want to look at the remnants of the old memories that he didn¡¯t want to remember. Click. He clicked on a name on the inte search site. Then countless rted articles poured out. Yoo-hyun clicked on one of the articles that caught his eye. It was about a descendant of a pro-Japanese who sued the state fornd restitution. This descendant was a person named Nam Byungjun, a dark hand in Gangnam. He had already inheritednd worth billions of won in Gangnam and Yongin from his father, who was a pro-Japanese. He was not satisfied with that and tried to take away another 300 billion wonnd. He inherited his wealth from his only son. It was Nam Jongbu, the jerk in Gangnam. He cursed as soon as he remembered his name again. ¡°Bastard.¡± It wasn¡¯t a rash word because of alcohol. He was so disgusting that he wanted to beat him up. Yoo-hyun tried to calm down his anger and followed Nam Jongbu¡¯s traces with keywords. At the same time, he recalled his past with him. Why did he get involved with him when they weren¡¯t even in the samepany? It was because of the work that Yoo-hyun, who was in the group strategy room at the time, was in charge of. And it was also because of his bosses who were sucking up to Nam Jongbu. -He wants mynd in Hansung? Can I just give it to him? There has to be a deal. The group wanted to build a research center strategically, and Nam Jongbu was the owner of thatnd. Yoo-hyun had to cater to his whims because of his boss¡¯s pressure. Of course, he also had the ambition to rise quickly. But he was a different kind of person from his bosses who Yoo-hyun had been following with his eyes. He swore and even used violence if he didn¡¯t like something. -Hey, Manager Han, do you have no manners because you¡¯re young? You should bow your head to the ground. Don¡¯t you? He endured the humiliation of serving him. He followed his bosses and smiled at him. He was blinded by money and couldn¡¯t see an inch ahead. All he got was more pain, even though he got what he wanted by catering to his dirty whims. He swept away the nearby shops around Hansung Tower by raising him up. The olddy at the rice soup restaurant lost her store because of him. Grind. Yoo-hyun gritted his teeth and thought. He wanted to catch him and kick him once anyway. He met him in Ulsan. And that was several years earlier than expected. Just then, the article he was looking for appeared on the monitor screen. Yoo-hyun lifted his lips and muttered. ¡°You¡¯re screwed, you are.¡± Nam Jongbu¡¯s work was separate from thepany¡¯s work. The work went on as usual after the loose ends were cleared up. Naturally, it started to speed up. The results written in the weekly team report increased ordingly. The direction was also set properly, so there was no need to do the work twice anymore. Thanks to that, the work progress speed was much faster than before. That¡¯s when Yoo-hyun was checking the team¡¯s work status. Senior Minsujin handed him a paper and stood in front of him. She said with a blunt face. ¡°It¡¯s about making a video board with a super-high-resolution model.¡± ¡°Yes, senior.¡± ¡°What do you think is the bestpany for this?¡± Why did she suddenly ask Yoo-hyun about this? Yoo-hyun looked at her while holding the paper he handed over. There were traces of considerable worry on her face. He had a rough idea why, but he asked her intention just in case. ¡°Who knows? Did you ask Manager Jung?¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t care about this stuff.¡± ¡°I see. Well, I think thispany is better.¡± ¡°Why?¡± She asked and Yoo-hyun answered without hesitation. It was something he had already checked from the report she had submitted, so the choice was quick. ¡°Schedule is more important than price, right? It says here that thispany has a lot of experience.¡± ¡°Right? Okay. Thank you.¡± ¡°Is that it?¡± ¡°Yeah. I just wanted to confirm.¡± Senior Minsujin left only those words and went back. There was still some awkwardness left. But it was amazing that she came this far when she used to be so prickly. Chapter 225: Chapter 225: Chapter 225 Things were not always good when they went well. For those who were not prepared, the tight schedule was a hardship. Especially for the second part. The scream of Hong Hyuk-soo, the leader of the second part, echoed again. ¡°Yoon Ki-choon. Is that what you have to say right now? The report is due soon.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m trying to do it¡­¡± ¡°You said you would do it. Then hurry up and finish it. Don¡¯t embarrass the part.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± ¡°Hurry up.¡± As Hong Hyuk-soo snapped, the people in the second part looked around. He red at Yoo-hyun with a fierce look. His eyes dripped with hostility. Not only Hong Hyuk-soo, but also many others around him. But Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t care much. Because they were pitiful? No. Because this was the product development department. The development department had to produce clear results when they had a schedule, unlike other departments. And the one who was whipping them with the current schedule was Vice President Go Joon-ho. In other words, there was no way out. They had to work even if they were annoyed. That was enough for Yoo-hyun. The problem was elsewhere. Yoo-hyun looked at Kim Seon-dong, who was trembling next to him. He had been in that state since Hong Hyuk-soo lost his temper. Yoo-hyun asked him quietly. ¡°Mr. Kim, is something wrong?¡± ¡°No, no.¡± ¡°Still¡­¡± ¡°Wait, wait. I have to go somewhere.¡± As Yoo-hyun tried to say more, Kim Seon-dong quickly left. Yoo-hyun watched his back and thought. He had always followed Yoon Ki-choon before, but not to this extent. The future that Yoo-hyun changed touched something. That made Kim Seon-dong more impatient. What was it? Maybe he was involved in something more ugly than he thought. Yoo-hyun narrowed down the possibilities based on his surroundings. The problem was also outside. It was a foregone conclusion that the business director and group leader would change. As the Apple business was a sensitive part, the n could be twisted depending on who came up. Before that, Yoo-hyun had to be fully prepared. ¡®It¡¯s about time for the rumor to spread.¡¯ He thought so as he sat in his office. Just in time, he received a call from Choi Min-hee, the manager. Yoo-hyun answered the phone with a d heart. ¡°Yes, manager.¡± -Are you doing well? ¡°Of course. I¡¯m using the presenter you gave me well.¡± -You¡¯re turning things upside down with that thing. ¡°Please pretend you don¡¯t know.¡± Yoo-hyun joked and heard a chuckle from the other side of the phone. He imagined Choi Min-hee¡¯s smiling face. It didn¡¯t seem like she called for bad news, so Yoo-hyun asked bluntly. ¡°manager, do you know anything about the personnel changes of the business director and group leader?¡± -Huh? Personnel changes? ¡°Yes. I heard they¡¯re changing.¡± -It¡¯s not urate yet, but can I just tell you? ¡°Yes. Please do me a favor.¡± -Who are they¡­ Choi Min-hee told him what she knew. Hansung Tower was fast with these rumors. And as a part leader, she must have heard a lot of stories from here and there. Yoo-hyun nodded as he listened to her exnation. ¡°So the new ones are Vice President Lim Jun-pyo and Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik?¡± -Yeah. You don¡¯t know them, right? They¡¯re not from our business unit. ¡®No. I know them very well.¡¯ Yoo-hyun hid his inner thoughts and answered. ¡°Yes. But I¡¯ll have to look them up anyway.¡± -Yeah. Just remember that it¡¯s not urate. ¡°Thank you for telling me.¡± -What are you talking about? It¡¯s nothingpared to what you did at the Innovation nning Contest. Yoo-hyun thanked her and Choi Min-hee sounded sorry again. She still seemed to have a bit of regret for spitting out cold words at his proposal a while ago. Yoo-hyun replied casually. ¡°That was just an idea I threw out.¡± -That was the core. Anyway, I passed the first round with that thing. ¡°Congrattions. You worked hard.¡± -No. Anyway. Ahem, thank you. ¡°Oh, don¡¯t say that again.¡± Choi Min-hee changed the subject as if she was embarrassed by Yoo-hyun¡¯s good-natured words. -Won¡¯t youe over? I¡¯ll buy you something delicious if youe on the weekend. ¡°You should spend time with your family on the weekend.¡± -I have some leeway. ¡°It¡¯s an honor, but I have some things to do this weekend.¡± -I¡¯m not saying to see you right away. ¡°Oh, is that so? Haha. Okay.¡± Yoo-hyunughed and hung up the phone. He joked, but he really had something to do this weekend. And it was a very important thing. That Saturday night. Yoo-hyun received a call from Ha Joon-seok. His voice was full of sighs. -Sigh, Nam Jong-boo called and we¡¯re going to meet at the bar. ¡°Right now? He¡¯s grown up. He keeps his promises.¡± -He¡¯sing down from Ulsan today, so I guess that¡¯s why. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll go over there.¡± -You really want to? ¡°Yeah. How many people are there?¡± Ha Joon-seok asked and Yoo-hyun answered as if it was obvious. He had been waiting for this since he heard that there was a possibility a few days ago. There was no reason not to be happy. -The vice president and the manager are going together. I think Nam Jong-boo wille alone. ¡°Okay. I can see the situation.¡± -I¡¯ll pretend I don¡¯t know anything. ¡°Then. That¡¯s enough.¡± Yoo-hyun hung up the phone with a smile. Then he picked out his clothes. What should he wear? He felt excited for the first time in a long time. A littleter. Yoo-hyun took a bus and arrived in Ulsan city. His outfit was casual and in. He didn¡¯t wear any expensive essories. Why? Because it hurts more to be ignored by someone who looks poor. That was the nature of the nouveau riche. Yoo-hyun entered the bar where Nam Jong-boo was waiting with light steps. Squeak. As Yoo-hyun entered the entrance, a counter staff approached him. ¡°Hello. Would you like me to show you to your seat?¡± ¡°No, I have apanion.¡± ¡°Do you know where they are?¡± ¡°Room B.¡± The counter staff was startled when Yoo-hyun said that. It was because there was a VIP customer who ordered millions of won worth of food and drinks inside. ¡°Oh. Yes, yes. I¡¯ll show you the way.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯ll go by myself.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled faintly and walked out alone. The dim space was quite luxurious with the subtle lighting. Some people were sitting on the stand seats, sipping cocktails. Yoo-hyun passed by the regr table seats and moved to the room that was prepared in the corner. He could see the inside faintly through a small window. There was exactly the person he was looking for. He opened the door with a bang and entered. Yoo-hyun grasped the atmosphere of the room in an instant. Nam Jongbu was sitting on the right side of the table, fidgeting nervously. His wide face, dull eyes, and big nose matched Yoo-hyun¡¯s memory. He was still young in his mid-30s, but his face looked much older because of his presbyopia. He was dressed in tacky luxury items all over his body. He turned his head and looked at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°Ah, just a moment.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Nam Jongbu asked incredulously, and Yoo-hyun sighed deeply. ¡°Phew. You were hard to find.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The three men who were sitting crumpled up blinked their eyes as they met Yoo-hyun¡¯s gaze. They couldn¡¯t understand the situation at all. One of them had his pupils shaking violently. It was Yoo-hyun¡¯s friend, Ha Jun-seok. He couldn¡¯t even pretend to know him and showed a flustered expression. Yoo-hyun picked up the ss of alcohol in front of Ha Jun-seok and chuckled. It was filled with all kinds of foreign substances. Nam Jongbu¡¯s dirty hobby was still the same as ever. ¡°I knew it. You¡¯re ying this kind of prank because you¡¯re drinking cheap alcohol.¡± ¡°Hey, do you know how much this is worth?¡± Nam Jongbu gave a really childish answer even in this situation. Yoo-hyun matched his level perfectly. ¡°You¡¯re kidding. I don¡¯t drink anything less than 30 years old.¡± ¡°This is¡­¡± Ssh. As soon as Nam Jongbu opened his mouth, Yoo-hyun threw the dirty alcohol on the floor. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Huh.¡± Everyone was speechless at the absurd situation. Nam Jongbu also stopped talking and gave a hollowugh. Thud. Yoo-hyun calmly sat next to Nam Jongbu and pointed at the watch on his arm. ¡°Look at this. I knew it. This is a fake Patek.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? Hey, this is real.¡± ¡°But you have a Louis Vuitton bag, huh. Did you buy it at an outlet?¡± Nam Jongbu¡¯s face turned red at Yoo-hyun¡¯s sarcasm. ¡°This crazy bastard, has he gone mad?¡± ¡°Hey, do you still not know who I am?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°This kid, he lost his mind aftering down to Ulsan.¡± Yoo-hyun pressed on strongly and Nam Jongbu furrowed his brow. He looked like he was trying to remember something. The employees of Shinil Construction across the table didn¡¯t intervene, thinking that the two knew each other. They just looked around nervously. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun poured some of the alcohol in front of Nam Jongbu into an empty ss. Glug glug. It was a fairly expensive drink. He took a sip and offered the ss to Nam Jongbu, calling his name. ¡°Jongbu.¡± Then Nam Jongbu¡¯s wide forehead narrowed sharply. ¡°Who the hell are you?¡± ¡°You¡¯re not someone I can call so casually, bastard.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± There had never been anyone who treated him like this, a tycoon with hundreds of billions of assets. Nam Jongbu¡¯s hands trembled from the shock he had never experienced before. He was angry, but he was also curious about the identity of the person in front of him. He looked young and he wasn¡¯t dressed properly. But he was too confident. In a word, he was baffling. It was then that he scrutinized Yoo-hyun with his thin eyes. Yoo-hyun casually handed him the ss and taunted him. ¡°Do you not know how to drink because you¡¯re a tycoon? You don¡¯t know how to drink, do you?¡± ¡°You crazy bastard. Who are you really?¡± Yoo-hyun touched his tycoonplex and Nam Jongbu exploded, forgetting his curiosity and anger. Just in time, Yoo-hyun uttered the word that could shut his mouth. ¡°The redevelopment site of Yongsan House Vige.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Do you want me to say more? Then it won¡¯t be good for you, you know.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you send the others out first? It looks like we have a lot to talk about, just the two of us.¡± Yoo-hyun rxed as he saw his pupils shaking violently. Nam Jongbu hesitated for a moment and waved his hand. ¡°Just go out for now.¡± ¡°Yes, Mr. Nam.¡± Yoo-hyun spoke to the oldest employee who bowed. ¡°Don¡¯t pay for anything. I¡¯ll take care of it here.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± The Shinil Construction executives who were looking around nodded their heads lowly at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Ha Jun-seok also bowed his head in confusion. Yoo-hyun watched them leave and poured some alcohol into Nam Jongbu¡¯s ss again. Glug glug glug. ¡°I¡¯m d to see you again like this.¡± ¡°Tell me. How do you know that?¡± ¡°Why, are you worried? If you¡¯re worried, call your bodyguards. It seems like there are two guys downstairs.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ng. Yoo-hyun forced the ss into Nam Jongbu¡¯s hand and toasted with him. Then he smiled brightly and said, ¡°I can hear you thinking hard. Why? Do you think you covered up your corruption well?¡± ¡°You bastard, how much do you know?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m not going to expose you cruelly. I don¡¯t have time for that.¡± ¡°Then what do you want?¡± Nam Jongbu put on an uncharacteristic calm expression. But it was obvious that his throat was trembling. Chapter 226: Chapter 226: Chapter 226 He was still a rookie, even though he acted like a big shot. He was definitely less impressive than the future version that Yoo-hyun remembered. He was so scared of something that he could easily stop by using his father¡¯s influence. Chirp. Yoo-hyun poured some alcohol and patted his shoulder. ¡°I just want to have some fun. It¡¯s boring, you know.¡± ¡°You crazy bastard.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nice to hear that after a long time.¡± ¡°What the hell are you?¡± Nam Jong Boo gritted his teeth and asked. Yoo-hyun lifted one corner of his mouth and said. ¡°Do you want to y a game of golf with me? You like that, right?¡± ¡°Golf?¡± Nam Jong Boo¡¯s eyebrows twitched for a moment. He was a fanatic who started and ended his day with golf. Especially, he loved betting golf and had an incredible winning rate. In other words, golf was the only thing in his life that he could be proud of, besides money. Yoo-hyun touched his pride. ¡°Oh, are you bad at it? How many strokes should I give you?¡± ¡°Wow¡­ You¡¯re really crazy. Are you insane?¡± ¡°Then back off if you¡¯re scared. Anyway, you¡¯re a man with no guts.¡± ¡°You bastard.¡± Nam Jong Boo clenched his fist and raised it. -Manager Han, you said you yed golf, but your level is so low. Hahaha. Here, take this money. Buy yourself a drink with it. Yoo-hyun recalled the humiliation he had suffered while ying golf for entertainment. Come to think of it, he had also thrown a bundle of bills on his face. His pride had been thrown to the ground at that time. A favor is ten times, a grudge is a hundred times. Now it was his turn to trample on his pride mercilessly. That was why Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t beat him up right away. Instead, he wanted to scare him a little bit. Yoo-hyun leaned in his face and said. ¡°What, are you going to hit me? You¡¯ll die if you do that.¡± ¡°¡­¡± His fist slowly dropped at Yoo-hyun¡¯s fierce gaze. He looked so cute in that state. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun took out a business card from his pocket that only had a phone number on it. It was a card he had prepared in advance. It was a high-quality card with gold foil around it, which cost him a lot of money. Ping. Yoo-hyun flicked it with his finger and threw it at his face. The card flew and hit his big nose precisely and fell down. Still, he was holding back his anger. It was because Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes were so fierce. Yoo-hyun chuckled and patted his shoulder as he got up from his seat. ¡°Call me when you make a reservation.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Oh, bring a lot of cash. You know what cash ssh is, right?¡± It was when Yoo-hyun turned around with a smile on his face. Snap. He heard Nam Jong Boo grinding his teeth behind him. His lips curled up even more. He knew Nam Jong Boo¡¯s behavior pattern very well. He must have brought some weak guys behind him after being provoked so much. As expected, as soon as Yoo-hyun left the bar, a man followed him behind. It was not even a job to shake him off. Of course, it was possible because he didn¡¯t drive but walked there. Nam Jong Boo, who had been drugged so much, had only one thing to do now. He wanted to humiliate Yoo-hyunpletely and utterly. To do that, betting golf was the answer. A littleter. Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone rang when he got home. It was a phone that he had newly opened for Nam Jong Boo only. Yoo-hyunughed and answered without hesitation. ¡°Why are you sote? Are you still there?¡± -You bastard, you¡¯re dead for real. ¡°Cut it out. You¡¯re useless.¡± -Hey. I caught you, soe out right now. If you ask me where¡­ ¡°Stop making pig noises and text me.¡± Yoo-hyun hung up the phone and soon received a text message. Zing! He checked the text message and shrugged his shoulders. ¡°Kid, you must have been in a hurry.¡± He must have been very impatient because he set the date for the next day. And that was less than two hours after they parted ways. That much passion was enough to pass the test. Yoo-hyun kindly replied back: -Deal That was very generous of him. He fell asleep with excitement for the first time in a long time. That¡¯s how the appointment time came. Sunday afternoon. Yoo-hyun entered Ulsan Beach CC, which was not far from Ulsan¡¯s seaside. As he passed through therge building, he saw a green field and a waiting room next to it. There, Nam Jong Boo and two men were waiting for Yoo-hyun. Nam Jong Boo was already frowning, maybe because Yoo-hyun waste. Yoo-hyun put down his golf bag and smiled brightly. ¡°Cheer up. I might be a littlete.¡± ¡°Enough, did you bring the money?¡± ¡°Do you take credit?¡± Yoo-hyun joked and Nam Jong Boo¡¯s face twisted in anger. ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t worry. Do I look like a scammer who would do that?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Nam Jong Boo scanned Yoo-hyun with a thin eye. Yoo-hyun had brought the rental club that they gave here. His outfit was also shabby for a professional golf outfit. He couldn¡¯t understand what kind of confidence he had. However. He knew his weakness. Then? It was not a normal bet, he judged. Yoo-hyun ignored Nam Jong Boo, who was busy thinking, and greeted the two men behind him. He had checked the reservation list beforehand, so he roughly knew who they were. ¡°Nice to meet you. Park Gyu Hyung, president of Ulsan Construction, and Choi Myung Kyu, president of Sunwoo Construction.¡± ¡°What? Why are you talking down to me, you young punk?¡± Park Gyu Hyung frowned at Yoo-hyun. He looked like a thug who only had a president title on his business card. It was obvious that he was groveling in front of the rich. Yoo-hyun went on the offensive. ¡°Shut up if you don¡¯t want to die.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Do you know who I am?¡± Yoo-hyun shed his eyes and he flinched. Then he looked at Nam Jong Boo¡¯s face. The same was true for Choi Myung Kyu next to him. Nam Jong Boo slowly nodded his head. He was ufortable with Yoo-hyun, who knew his corruption. After observing the situation for a moment, Park Gyu Hyung apologized to Yoo-hyun. ¡°I¡¯m s-sorry.¡± Yoo-hyun epted his apology with ease. ¡°It¡¯s okay. Just call me Steve. I lived abroad and I¡¯m not used to honorifics.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ I see.¡± ¡°Just talk to me like a friend. Haha.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand and spoke casually. He didn¡¯t have to bow his head to them in the first ce. But the situation that Yoo-hyun had created by mocking Nam Jong Boo earlier was big. Those few words made Yoo-hyun equal to Nam Jong Boo. Nam Jong Boo, who had been watching the situation quietly, clenched his face and raised his hand. ¡°Yes, sir.¡± The caddy in the corner came quickly with his gesture. Nam Jong Boo spoke calmly, unlike himself. ¡°Basic rules?¡± ¡°One bill per hole, plus as many as the number of strokes. Oh, double bogey (+2), birdie (-1) or more, double the pot for each hole.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Nam Jong Boo nodded slowly at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. It was exactly what he wanted to say. He was about to open his mouth again when it happened. Again, Yoo-hyun said what he had in mind. ¡°Oh, you know cash ssh, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s a good thing to say. Sister, did you hear that?¡± ¡°Yes, sir. I¡¯ll prepare it for you.¡± Nam Jong Boo nodded to the caddy who agreed. Yoo-hyun spoke to her. ¡°And when it¡¯s a tie, it¡¯s cumtive double pot. Min Jung, please calcte well.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± The caddy was surprised when Yoo-hyun called her name and used honorifics. Of course, it wasn¡¯t hard to know her name because she had a name tag. But it was the first time she heard honorifics in this atmosphere. She bowed her head to Yoo-hyun. Nam Jong Boo gritted his teeth at that sight. ¡®You¡¯re going to be skinned today.¡¯ Nam Jong Boo gestured to the caddy. ¡°Sister, bring that over.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll bring it right away.¡± The caddy walked backwards to the cart and came back with four cans of drinks. They were expensive-looking energy drinks. Nam Jong Boo fiddled with them and said. ¡°Here, drink up. Let¡¯s have some energy since we¡¯re doing this.¡± ¡°Haha. As expected of Nam President. You¡¯re meticulous.¡± ¡°Thank you, Nam President.¡± Park Gyu Hyung and Choi Myung Kyu bowed their heads. Yoo-hyun had been like that in the past too. But not anymore. Yoo-hyun pushed away the can that the caddy handed him with his palm and said. ¡°I¡¯m allergic to this stuff, so I don¡¯t like it.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t? You look like you can¡¯t use much strength anyway?¡± ¡°Why? Do I have to drink it for some reason?¡± Yoo-hyun spat out a meaningful answer at Nam Jong Boo¡¯s words. The caddy¡¯s eyes widened. He looked around nervously like a guilty person. Nam Jong Boo twisted his face and waved his hand. ¡°Leave him alone. He¡¯ll do whatever he wants.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± The caddy walked back quickly. Yoo-hyun snorted at Nam Jong Boo¡¯s cheap trickery There was a reason why Nam Jong Boo was unbeatable in golf betting with pros. He used a sneaky method of feeding drugs to his opponents. He couldn¡¯t let him do that, even if he knew it. ¡°Then let¡¯s start.¡± Yoo-hyun scanned the people and blinked his eyes. A momentter. Yoo-hyun got off the cart and stood in front of the first hole. It was a course that had well-cut grass and neatly decorated trees. He felt rxed whenever he came to the golf course. It felt like he was cut off from the world. It was ironic that he had his old enemy in such a ce. The game started with Nam Jong Boo¡¯s swing. Bang. The ball that Nam Jong Boo hit flew far away. He was a typical rich man who started and ended his day with golf. At the same time, the two men who came with Nam Jong Boo pped loudly. p p p p. ¡°President, nice shot.¡± ¡°Oh, you¡¯re amazing as always.¡± They praised himvishly and took turns swinging their drivers. They were all decent yers. They were not here just to fill the numbers. Then Yoo-hyun stepped up to the tee. Nam Jong Boo taunted him. ¡°Let¡¯s see how good you are.¡± ¡°Golf is not about being good. It¡¯s about mental training.¡± ¡°You son of a bitch.¡± Yoo-hyun snorted and focused on the tee. He had yed golf countless times. He was already good at observing and concentrating, so he learned very fast. Later, he surpassed his bosses and even gave some strokes to other customers. He was good enough to challenge a pro, objectively speaking. Andtely, he had been practicing at the driving range to sharpen his skills. It was a kind of investment for the future. He wanted to see the effect today. His sense from back then showed up clearly. Bang. The ball that Yoo-hyun hit curved sideways and rolled to the edge. It almost went out of bounds (OB). The distance was pretty good, but it was farthest from the hole. Nam Jong Booughed and held his stomach. ¡°Puhahaha. I knew you would do that.¡± ¡°Hahahaha.¡± The two men behind him alsoughed along. Yoo-hyun shrugged and got on the cart and said. ¡°It¡¯s not even over yet.¡± ¡°Puhahaha.¡± Nam Jong Boo got on the cartte and keptughing as if he was very pleased. Chapter 227: Chapter 227: Chapter 227 Yoo-hyun seemed to be thest one to arrive at Ulsan Beach CC today, but that was not the case. He had arrived early and checked out the course. Then he rented a club from the practice range and practiced. His skills were even better than before, thanks to his long experience and youth. He was confident. With that confidence, he stepped up to the second tee. ng. The ball he hit with a 3-wood flew low and forward. As Yoo-hyun walked slowly, Nam Jongbu, who was far ahead of him, sneered. ¡°Wow, you barely made it off the ground, huh?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not easy to hit with your eyes closed.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and Nam Jongbu twisted his face. ¡°Hey, why are you getting mad over this? Let¡¯s y, let¡¯s y.¡± What was so great about this guy back then? He kept snickering at his childish behavior. The first par-4 hole was finished by Nam Jongbu with a par. He looked at Yoo-hyun¡¯s tee with a smug expression. ¡°Ouch, can you do it?¡± ¡°If I make it, can I take this hole?¡± ¡°You have to pay up fair and square.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be scared.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and focused on his tee. It was a putting from about 15 meters away. The previous two yers had lost here. The course was tricky because it had both uphill and downhill slopes. Of course, not for Yoo-hyun. Rolling rolling rolling. The ball he hit with a putter moved exquisitely. ng. And it made a very satisfying sound. Yoo-hyun joked with a smirk. ¡°Oh, I got lucky. What should we do?¡± ¡°Haha. Let¡¯s go to the next hole.¡± ¡°Ah, what a shame. I could have won this one.¡± ¡°You bastard. Stop talking nonsense.¡± Nam Jongbu cursed and Yoo-hyun gently countered him. ¡°Why do you have such a foul mouth? That¡¯s why people call you a nouveau riche.¡± ¡°Hey.¡± Nam Jongbu yelled angrily, but Yoo-hyun walked away calmly. As they talked like this, Nam Jongbu¡¯s reaction felt familiar to him. The first hole ended in a tie between Yoo-hyun and Nam Jongbu. The other two had to pay more money for losing by one stroke. That is, they paid 2 million won each on top of the basic 1 million won. And since there was no winner in this game, the next hole doubled the stakes. That was not a problem so far. The problem started from the fifth hole. Rolling rolling rolling. Yoo-hyun¡¯s putting ball missed the hole by a hair and Nam Jongbu, who was next to him, snorted. ¡°Puhahaha. You can¡¯t even take it when it¡¯s given to you?¡± ¡°People make mistakes sometimes. Let¡¯s see how much you can do.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged and Nam Jongbu took his stance. He putted with an intense concentration that didn¡¯t suit him. And he put the ball right into the hole. ng. ¡°Hahaha. I¡¯m getting lucky today.¡± ¡°Oh, nice shot.¡± ¡°Birdie, birdie. You know it¡¯s double, right? Puhaha.¡± Nam Jongbu held up two fingers andughed loudly at Yoo-hyun. But Park KYoo-hyung and Choi Myungkyu were notughing. They had serious expressions on their faces as they talked to their caddies. The stakes had risen exponentially as there was no winner for four consecutive holes. And now that he made a birdie, they had to pay at least 30 million won more each. The problem was if Yoo-hyun made it too and tied again. Then the stakes would double again for the next hole. They had already paid more than 50 million won each and they felt burdened by it. As if mocking their burden, Yoo-hyun putted too. Rolling rolling rolling ng ¡°Oh, oh. Looks like we¡¯re going to the next hole again.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and said, but Nam Jongbu grimaced ¡°Did you have an octopus in your previous life? Why are you following me so closely?¡± ¡°I¡¯m just not getting lucky today, not getting lucky.¡± Yoo-hyun was smiling when it happened The two yers who each made a par approached Nam Jongbu Park KYoo-hyung took the lead and spoke cautiously ¡°Mr. Nam, the stakes are too high now¡­¡± ¡°What? You don¡¯t have that much money?¡± ¡°The total amount is in hundreds of millions. I didn¡¯t expect the game to get this big¡­¡± Park KYoo-hyung scratched the back of his head, and Yoo-hyun said ¡°If you¡¯re scared, just quit. Jongbu, you quit too.¡± ¡°You crazy bastard. Are you out of your mind?¡± ¡°Or do you want to go all the way with me?¡± Yoo-hyun provoked him and Nam Jongbu fumed. ¡°Damn it. I should really shut that bastard¡¯s mouth.¡± ¡°y golf with that passion, jerk.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was so annoying that Nam Jongbu didn¡¯t even have the energy to get angry. He nodded to Park KYoo-hyung and Choi Myungkyu. ¡°Quit if you don¡¯t have money.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m¡­ sorry.¡± ¡°Get lost.¡± Nam Jongbu waved his hand and the two backed away. Then the game resumed. The next hole was also a tie. Nam Jongbu couldn¡¯t understand it. He thought he would win for sure, but it was always a close tie. He didn¡¯t even imagine that Yoo-hyun was doing it on purpose. That¡¯s how they got to the ninth hole. Yoo-hyun suddenly asked. ¡°Let me ask you something. Jongbu, do you have money?¡± ¡°Why? You think I don¡¯t have that much?¡± ¡°No. Just checking. Minjung,e here.¡± ¡°Yes. Did you call me?¡± The caddie came quickly when Yoo-hyun gestured. Yoo-hyun took out the ledger she was holding. It had all the calctions neatly written down. ¡°I called you because¡­¡± ¡°Yes, yes.¡± Yoo-hyun was talking to the caddie when it happened Nam Jongbu exploded in anger. He was a nouveau riche who only cared about money, and he hated being looked down on by money. ¡°Hey. Are you ignoring me?¡± ¡°What are you talking about? I¡¯m just checking if you have money.¡± Yoo-hyun knew that Nam Jongbu carried boxes of money in his car. But he still needed to make a mark here. He had already exceeded the amount he expected him to bring. ¡°What are you waiting for?¡± ¡°Anytime.¡± Yoo-hyun taunted him, and Nam Jongbu¡¯s face turned red again. He immediately picked up his phone. ¡°Manager Jung, bring me an apple box.¡± He could tell by the tone of the voice on the other end. Yoo-hyun teased him from the side. ¡°One apple box should be enough for this game.¡± ¡°Do you have it?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I have more than you.¡± Yoo-hyun got up with a bluff. Nam Jongbu didn¡¯t think Yoo-hyun had no money. It was because he looked so confident. Yoo-hyun hadid the groundwork for that. He stretched his body and said. ¡°Shall we finish the game soon?¡± Actually, it wasn¡¯t a lot of money for Nam Jongbu. But it was a matter of pride. He had made countless bets, but this was the first time he had such arge amount at stake in a short period of time. Lose in this game? To a young punk who used a rental club? That was absurd. That pressure twisted Nam Jongbu¡¯s psychology. Swish. ¡°Damn it.¡± He made a mistake in the first shot of the ninth hole, which might be thest one. But Yoo-hyun was different. He finally took a proper stance. ng. The ball he hit with a 5-iron curved in andnded right on the green, crossing theke. It was a par-3 hole and the ball was next to the hole. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t miss it. ng. He put the ball into the hole in his second shot. It was a birdie, and the stakes doubled again at that moment. He took out the ball from the hole and walked slowly. The two men and the caddie who were standing by the cart had lost their words. Nam Jongbu was stunned. Yoo-hyun tapped him lightly and said. ¡°Let¡¯s stop here. You don¡¯t have money anyway.¡± ¡°Hey. Let¡¯s do more. I¡¯ll bring it up.¡± Nam Jongbu was boiling with anger. There was no point in doing more. His goal was not money, but to trample on his pride. It would be more humiliating to quit here. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t you know how to cash out? It¡¯s basic to settle when the hole is over.¡± ¡°You bastard.¡± ¡°What? You want to do more? That¡¯s why people call you a nouveau riche.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Nam Jongbu flinched as Yoo-hyun approached him. Yoo-hyun looked down at him and said ¡°Hey, if you want to do more, bring money, jerk.¡± ¡°You¡­ You¡¯ll see.¡± ¡°Anytime. Let¡¯s y bigger next time. Haha.¡± Yoo-hyun snickered and his face crumpled The game ended there. No one spoke on their way back in the cart The atmosphere was tense Yoo-hyun hummed and rubbed salt into their wounds ¡°Ah. That feels good.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The two men who came with him looked sullen They couldn¡¯t even look Yoo-hyun in the eye Nam Jongbu was no different He muttered to himself with a swagger He looked like he was nning something for next time Yeah. Keep dreaming Yoo-hyun snickered and looked at his wrinkled face The face that annoyed him so much looked so good today Yoo-hyun got off the cart and went into the building The two men who got off with him had already left with a hint Their money was safely stored in a bag by the caddie As he entered the hall, two men in suits came to greet him They were Nam Jongbu¡¯s bodyguards, and they looked shoddy ¡°Mr. Nam, good job.¡± They bowed their heads, and Nam Jongbu spat out swear words ¡°Fucking hell. You crazy bastards, what good job?¡± ¡°We¡¯re¡­ sorry.¡± Yoo-hyun handed his bag to the caddie and gave her a tip ¡°Minjung, you did well today.¡± ¡°We¡¯re¡­ sorry.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s okay. Go ahead. Oh, can you call valet for me?¡± ¡°Yes, I will.¡± She smiled brightly and left Yoo-hyun stopped Nam Jongbu ¡°Why are you venting your anger on innocent people?¡± ¡°You bastard.¡± ¡°Hurry up and show me your box¡± ¡°Look at this¡± ¡°Yes, sir¡± Nam Jongbu nodded and the two men opened an apple box on the floor There were 50 thousand won bills inside Yoo-hyun snorted and said ¡°You should have put them in a nicer box. This is childish¡± ¡°You bastard¡± ¡°That¡¯s enough. I¡¯ll let you off a few thousand. But no discount¡± ¡°Hey. What did you say?¡± Yoo-hyun took out one 50 thousand won bill from the end of the box and threw it at Nam Jongbu¡¯s face At that moment, thest string of reason that held Nam Jongbu snapped ¡°Hey. You bastard. Let¡¯s die together today¡± p ¡°Ow¡± Yoo-hyun pped away his hand that was rushing at him Then he stepped closer and red at him with a fierce look ¡°Why don¡¯t you use your goons to flip the table? You¡¯re good at that¡± ¡°What, what?¡± ¡°But you know what? If you do that, you¡¯re really dead¡± Yoo-hyun took another step closer and he stumbled back and fell His bodyguards helped him up and he snapped at them ¡°Get lost, you bastards. You morons¡± ¡°That¡¯s enough. Hey, you two in suits, take this box and follow me¡± Yoo-hyun gestured to the two bodyguards with a smirk ¡°Yes?¡± ¡°Oh, okay¡± They were obviously nervous Chapter 228: Chapter 228: Chapter 228 Yoo-hyun confirmed the kill with Nam Jongbu. ¡°Nam Jongbu, if you don¡¯t want to lose your money, just lie down here.¡± ¡°You¡­ you¡¯re really going to die like this.¡± Nam Jongbu wouldn¡¯t lie down here. His mind was full of revenge against Yoo-hyun. He couldn¡¯t stand being humiliated for losing a bet. He had too much pride to let that happen. He wanted to drag him down to the ground and make him kneel at his feet. That was the same for Yoo-hyun. If he wanted more, he could crush him more mercilessly. Yoo-hyun snorted and called his bodyguards. ¡°You heard me, right? Follow me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The bodyguards who were looking around followed him with apple boxes. In the lobby, there was a car that Yoo-hyun had left for valet parking. It was a pinkpact car with a license te that had ¡®Heo¡¯ written on it. nk. As Yoo-hyun approached, the employee who drove it opened the trunk door. Yoo-hyun gave him a tip and winked his eyes. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Then he snapped his fingers at the bodyguards. ¡°Put them in.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The apple boxes and the bag full of money were loaded into the small trunk. It was a car worth 7 million won with a huge amount of money in it. Nam Jongbu, who came out behind him, looked at it with disbelief. Yoo-hyun shouted at Nam Jongbu in a loud voice. ¡°Jongbu, you should also drive apact car, think about the environment.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m leaving. Call me.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand and got into the driver¡¯s seat. Vroom. Then he drove away leisurely. Behind him, Nam Jongbu¡¯s scream was heard. ¡°Aaaaaah!¡± It wasn¡¯t over yet. Yoo-hyun, who was driving, looked at the ck sedan following him in the rearview mirror. He knew Nam Jongbu would follow him right away. Yoo-hyun¡¯s destination was Mirae Orphanage. -I hate beggars. The lower ss should live like the lower ss, where do theye from and act up? Nam Jongbu always looked down on people. Especially, he hated children pathologically. He even pushed away an orphanage because he didn¡¯t like the kids there. How would he feel if he gave his money to such a ce? Not just money, but money that was taken from him after crushing his pride. He could guess how he felt. Honk. Honk. Honk. Honk. On the way up the stairs to the orphanage, the horn sounded like crazy. The car was so good that the sound reached far away. Thud. Yoo-hyun put down the apple box in front of the orphanage. Ding dong. ¡°Who is it?¡± A woman¡¯s voice was heard when he rang the bell. Soon the door opened and a face that he had seen a long time ago appeared. She was the woman who received an award from Mirae Hansung Group. Thanks to her warmth, many children could dream of a bright future. He was the one who gave her the award back then. He checked it beforehand, but he was still d to see her. ¡°What can I do for you?¡± That was all he said. He politely said goodbye and turned around. He knew she would use this money properly. Money? In time, this amount would be nothingpared to what he would have in his hands. It was an amount that he could givefortably from his perspective. Then a voice came from behind him. ¡°Wait a minute.¡± Yoo-hyun got into the car without answering. He didn¡¯t see Nam Jongbu¡¯s car around. ¡°His pride is hurt.¡± He chuckled and drove away. Vroom. The car, which was already light, moved even more lightly. The brief event ended and Yoo-hyun¡¯s daily life at work began again. Maybe it was because he shook off the remnants of the past? The start of his day felt much lighter. That bright mood showed on his face. Maeng Ki-yong, his senior colleague, asked him. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you look especially happy today?¡± ¡°Of course. I haven¡¯t seen you for a long time, Maeng senior.¡± ¡°You¡¯re always so cheerful.¡± ¡°Have a nice day.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and returned to his seat. And he checked the empty seat next to him. Only Kim Seon-dong¡¯s bag was left there. Where did he go? Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and looked around. Yoon Gi-choon, another senior colleague, was also gone. It was obvious where they went. Lately, they had been spending more time like this. He didn¡¯t have a good feeling about it. Yoo-hyun quickly walked out, thinking of Yoon Gi-choon¡¯s task list. He also made a calm judgment in his head as he walked. Yoon Gi-choon had two main tasks to do right now. The first one was to draw the panel design and run the simtion. This was something that Yoon Gi-choon had to do on his own. Kim Seon-dong often helped him with this. The second one was to check the reliability of the test panel made by the OLED line. Since it was a new TFT device, they had to make sure that there was no problem when applied to LCD. The whole second part was working on this. It required a lot of manpower and time. Then? Yoo-hyun¡¯s head wasplicated. He first checked the ces where they could be, such as the meeting room and the lounge. He also went to the emergency stairs and the rooftop. He confirmed that they were not there and moved to the module factory on the first floor. There was a panel inspection room that the second part was in charge of. It was where they checked the panel reliability, and there was also a ce where they could work inside. The ivory-colored painted iron door was tightly closed. He put his ear to it, but he couldn¡¯t hear anything inside because of the fan noise. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± He couldn¡¯t open the door because it was locked with a key. Yoo-hyun was wondering what to do when the door opened. Yoon Gi-choon came out, followed by Kim Seon-dong. Yoo-hyun pretended to be here by chance and greeted them cheerfully. ¡°Senior, hello.¡± I tried to edit and correct the sentence structures and trante the text into English. Here is the result: ¡°Uh? Uh, uh.¡± ¡°I was curious about the panel inspection room.¡± ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°I came to see how it works.¡± Yoo-hyun spoke cheerfully, but he didn¡¯t miss the flicker in Yoon Gi-choon¡¯s eyes. There was something in here that he wanted to hide. Yoo-hyun tried to enter, but Yoon Gi-choon stopped him. ¡°No, you can¡¯t go in there.¡± ¡°Come on, just show me. I¡¯ll only take a look.¡± Yoo-hyun sneaked in. Kim Seon-dong, who was startled, moved aside. The panel inspection room was full of equipment. And there were panels everywhere. Yoo-hyun eximed in surprise. ¡°Wow, there are so many panels here.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun narrowed his eyes slightly and asked again. ¡°Senior, where are our measurement panels?¡± ¡°Th-there.¡± Yoon Gi-choon finally opened his mouth. Yoo-hyun walked in and looked at the panels that were lined up on the wall. The panels that were the size of a pinky finger were all made for testing purposes at the OLED factory a while ago. They were important panels that he had barely asked for using Go Jun-ho¡¯s name. Those panels were connected to the equipment without any circuit parts and emitted bright light. ¡°I guess the equipment sends signals directly to the panels.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right¡­¡± ¡°Which panels do you measure? All of them?¡± ¡°No, no.¡± ¡°Then?¡± ¡°Only the ones marked.¡± Yoo-hyun kept asking and Yoon Gi-choon answered nervously. He gestured with his eyes to Kim Seon-dong who was standing next to him. Whether he did or not, Yoo-hyun pulled Yoon Gi-choon¡¯s arm. His breathing became rougher at that moment. It seemed like there was something he wanted to hide here. ¡°Who ordered this equipment?¡± Yoo-hyun pointed at the equipment on the wall and asked. ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°It looks like it¡¯s new.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Yoon Gi-choon opened his mouth but couldn¡¯t answer. Kim Seon-dong, who was next to him, looked even more flustered. Yoo-hyun sensed something from their awkward appearance. Of course, he didn¡¯t show it outside. ¡°I¡¯ve seen enough. This ce is nice.¡± ¡°Uh, uh.¡± ¡°It must be hard to measure.¡± ¡°No, not really.¡± ¡°Come on, I saw your weekly report. You stayed up all night because of the measurement.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and said. ¡°You work hard, senior Yoon.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Thank you for today. Kim, I¡¯ll see you at your seatter.¡± Then he politely said goodbye and turned around. Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes became sharper as he walked out. It was the eyes of a lion who found his prey. The first thing Yoo-hyun wanted to do when he returned to his seat was to check the equipment investment request form. When he didn¡¯t know where the data was, asking was the fastest way. He immediately approached Maeng Ki-yong, his senior colleague. ¡°Maeng senior.¡± ¡°Yeah, what?¡± ¡°Do you know who does the equipment investment for our panel side?¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s question was answered by Maeng Ki-yong with a grimace. ¡°That¡¯s done by the investment secretary.¡± ¡°Thest secretary was Kim Seon-dong, right?¡± ¡°Yeah. I think so.¡± Maeng Ki-yong nodded as Yoo-hyun guessed. It seemed like the puzzle pieces were fitting together. Yoo-hyun took another step forward. ¡°Can you get me the equipment investment history of our team?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no organized data for that, probably.¡± ¡°Then would it be better to check with the purchasing team?¡± ¡°Yeah. That sounds good. Can you give me their contact number?¡± Maeng Ki-yong said and Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. ¡°Yes. You¡¯re the best, Maeng senior.¡± ¡°Kid. You¡¯re so cheeky.¡± Yoo-hyun raised his thumb and Maeng Ki-yong chuckled. As soon as Yoo-hyun sat down at his seat, he received a text from Maeng Ki-yong. There was the number of the person in charge of equipment investment in the purchasing team. He didn¡¯t hesitate to call him. A momentter. He checked the equipment investment history he received from the purchasing team. Many of the equipment he saw were ordered when Kim Seon-dong was secretary. Most of them were for use in the panel part. In other words, they had nothing to do with Kim Seon-dong. Among them, there was also a recent problematic equipment. He checked the weekly report and issue report one by one. -Dy in measurement due to panel operation equipment error. There were many equipment errors that hindered the schedule of the second part. There were two problematic equipment, and they were both from the samepany. And Kim Seon-dong was the one who raised the approval for them. Of course, the approver was the team leader. It looked like a normal content on the surface. But Yoo-hyun saw a nasty behind-the-scenes deal in it. Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Chapter 229 As he gathered his suspicions, he became more and more certain. He had no evidence yet, but Yoo-hyun, who had been through all kinds of hardships, could not miss such a corruption. But what he needed now was the opinion of the person involved. To be precise, he wanted to hear the sincere thoughts of Kim Seon-dong, the team leader. Yoo-hyun decided to go to Jung In-wook, the part leader, right away. When Yoo-hyun leaned his head in, he was startled by him doing something else. ¡°Mr. Jung.¡± ¡°Ah, why are you like that again?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t we have a part dinner?¡± ¡°Dinner? Why?¡± Jung In-wook flinched, but Yoo-hyun opened his mouthfortably. ¡°I think our part doesn¡¯t use the welfare benefits. Is there a problem¡­¡± ¡°No, no. They¡¯re still there.¡± Jung In-wook waved his hand as if he was embarrassed by Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun seized the opportunity and pushed him hard. ¡°Then use it quickly. I¡¯m new here and I¡¯ve never had a dinner.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go right now. It would be perfect to go after the weekly report.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jung In-wook kept rolling his eyes. Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and said casually. ¡°Please let me know if there is a problem.¡± ¡°¡­No. Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll gather opinions and announce them.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head and turned around. He immediately checked the preferences of the part members and found a suitable ce. It was the same pig¡¯s feet restaurant where he had met his colleagues a while ago. There were separate rooms and it was a ce where food was served, so it was good for conversation. The disconnected part 1 neededmunication now. After deciding on the ce, it was quick. Yoo-hyun sent an email with the part dinner ce and time. He also added a mandatory message by selling the name of the team leader. Soon after, Lee Jin-mok, the team leader who checked the email, came up to Yoo-hyun and asked. ¡°Do we really have a dinner?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s today.¡± ¡°That¡¯s amazing. He¡¯s not the type to have a dinner.¡± ¡°I guess it¡¯s because I¡¯ve been here for a while.¡± ¡°That¡¯s even stranger.¡± Lee Jin-mok tilted his head ¡°Is it?¡± ¡°Oh, did you check the weekly report?¡± ¡°Yes. Of course. You did a lot of work this week, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Why are you saying that as a junior?¡± ¡°You¡¯re amazing.¡± ¡°Hmm, well, it¡¯s not that big of a deal.¡± Lee Jin-mok coughed for no reason and turned around. It was a momentary moment, but a smile shed on his lips. He was a senior who had a slightly cute side. After finishing the weekly report, Yoo-hyun pulled Kim Seon-dong¡¯s arm as soon as the quitting bell rang. Kim Seon-dong could not be left out of the part dinner. ¡°Team leader, let¡¯s go right away.¡± ¡°Oh, oh.¡± ¡°The team leader also agreed.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go then.¡± He wasn¡¯t worried about anyone else. They weren¡¯t close to each other, but they seemed to be looking forward to the dinner. Jung In-wook still looked bad, but that was something he could fix. A littleter. Part 1 of the pre-product team gathered at a pig¡¯s feet restaurant in Ulsan city. It was a modest number of six people, including Yoo-hyun. It was definitely less than the panel part. It was a scene where you could see the reality of the circuit department in LCD business division. There were two tables in the closed room. Soon after, tes wereid on top of the tables where three people sat each. In an awkward atmosphere, Yoo-hyun said cheerfully. ¡°The first drink is mixed for everyone, right?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to mix it anyway.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s unify it.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded at Maeng Gi-yong¡¯s words. Then he quickly moved his hand and picked up a bottle of soju. He first poured soju into six beer sses at a knife-like height. Chorororororororororororororororororororororororororo Then he poured beer just above the middle of the ss. Whik He also added some showmanship by covering the ss with tissue and turning it quickly to mix the alcohol. It was an ordinary andmon action. But when it was added with an incredibly fast hand movement, it lookedpletely different. That¡¯s why people who were watching blinked their eyes. Lee Jin-mok asked Yoo-hyun with suspicious eyes. ¡°Did you learn this stuff?¡± ¡°Yes. I got a certificate for sommelier of somaek.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°That¡¯s what you have to do toe to the pre-product team.¡± ¡°Puhahaha. This is really funny guy.¡± Lee Jin-mokughed loudly when Yoo-hyun answered with a good sense. Maeng Gi-yong alsoughed, and Min Su-jin next to him covered her mouth and shrugged her shoulders. Jung In-wook was still sitting with a sullen face. Kim Seon-dong looked bad as if he had something bad. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s drink.¡± Yoo-hyun raised his ss and said. ¡°It¡¯s nice to see you after a long time. Let¡¯s drink.¡± ¡°Cheers.¡± Maeng Gi-yong gestured to change the mood, and Min Su-jin also helped. That¡¯s how one drink, two drinks went in. After a while. People loosened up a lot after drinking a lot. But the awkward air didn¡¯tpletely change. It was because of Jung In-wook, who was sitting sullenly. It was when the three people at the next table were talking separately. Yoo-hyun pretended to be drunk and revealed his inner thoughts. ¡°People in the department feel sorry for me foring on secondment.¡± ¡°That must be true.¡± The answer was from Min Su-jin, who was sitting next to him. At that moment, Yoo-hyun smiled faintly. ¡°But I¡¯m not.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°I see a great opportunity right in front of me, and it would be stupid not to take it.¡± ¡°That¡­ isn¡¯t that too much?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Min Su-jin blinked her eyes at Yoo-hyun¡¯s confident words. Jung In-wook was still looking elsewhere. But he was definitely listening to the conversation, so Yoo-hyun continued without hesitation. ¡°No. I¡¯m serious.¡± ¡°You really think so.¡± ¡°Yes. And Mr. Jung is the same.¡± Min Su-jin¡¯s words were answered briefly by Yoo-hyun, who looked at Jung In-wook. He turned his head when his name was called. Yoo-hyun saw his dark eyes and wrinkles in his eyes. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t know Jung In-wook in the past. He still didn¡¯t know him well, but he trusted what he had done so far. He put his trust into words. ¡°Mr. Jung, you¡¯ll do much better here than you did in circuit team 3, even if you just stay still.¡± ¡°What do you know to be so sure?¡± ¡°Because the project we¡¯re working on now is much bigger than the whole team¡¯s.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not as easy as you say.¡± Jung In-wook drank his alcohol with a skeptical expression. He still seemed uninterested in running the part. How big was his victim mentality that he gave up his work, which he used to do well? Yoo-hyun poured alcohol into his empty ss and said. ¡°When it goes well, circuit team 3 will beg for you.¡± ¡°Yeah, right. I have to say that.¡± ¡°I¡¯m the one who pushed the color phone that everyone said wouldn¡¯t work.¡± ¡°That wasn¡¯t your doing.¡± Jung In-wook snapped at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun continued quietly. ¡°No. This is not my doing either. I¡¯m just telling you that I have the eye to see that.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°At this rate, we¡¯ll need more people when the prototype seeds. Then another team will be created.¡± ¡°Why are you telling me that?¡± ¡°You know. Maybe Mr. Jung will be the team leader.¡± Yoo-hyun answered Jung In-wook¡¯s question and emphasized the end of his sentence. He paused for a moment and observed his expression. His pupils trembled slightly. After seeing that, Yoo-hyun said. ¡°As long as you don¡¯t do anything stupid.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°The pre-product team leader won¡¯t change.¡± ¡°¡­¡± His meaningful words made Jung In-wook¡¯s brow narrow. Min Su-jin just listened quietly without understanding. Soon after, Yoo-hyun raised his ss and said in a loud voice to change the mood. ¡°Come on, turn off the local broadcast and let¡¯s all have a drink together.¡± ¡°Good.¡± Maeng Gi-yong and Lee Jin-mok, who were chatting next to him, also raised their sses. Kim Seon-dong also joined them with a grim face. ng. It was forced, but the sses of the part members collided. It was the moment when the part, which had been disconnected while working on the same project, moved forward by half a step. They spent quite a long time in the first round. They drank a lot of alcohol too. That¡¯s why everyone was drunk. Maeng Gi-yong shook his head at Yoo-hyun, who was the main culprit of today¡¯s binge drinking. ¡°Yoo-hyun, where did you learn this strange leadership?¡± ¡°I prepared it by counting drinks at Ulsan factory. But it¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°This kid is really something.¡± Maeng Gi-yong swung his fist in the air at Yoo-hyun¡¯s joke. Lee Jin-mok staggered and said. ¡°Senior, you¡¯re going to lose your teeth if you hit him.¡± ¡°You too, stop talking nonsense. Oh, what do we do with him?¡± Maeng Gi-yong pointed at Kim Seon-dong, who was crouching on the floor and babbling. He was also very drunk, maybe because he had a lot on his mind. Yoo-hyun confidently said. ¡°Senior, I¡¯ll take care of Kim team leader.¡± ¡°Huh? You don¡¯t even know where he lives.¡± ¡°I know. It¡¯s near 4thplex.¡± ¡°Still, Seon-dong is heavy.¡± Before Maeng Gi-yong could finish his sentence, Yoo-hyun lifted Kim Seon-dong from the floor and put his arm over his shoulder. ¡°I¡¯m healthy.¡± ¡°Well, you do look healthy.¡± Yoo-hyun passed by Maeng Gi-yong and greeted Jung In-wook. He still lookedplicated. ¡°Mr. Jung, thank you for today¡¯s dinner.¡± ¡°¡­Yeah.¡± ¡°I look forward to working with you. I¡¯ll support you hard.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head and walked away. Kim Seon-dong leaned on Yoo-hyun and babbled. Yoo-hyun walked for a while with Kim Seon-dong leaning on him. He looked so bad that Yoo-hyun asked him. ¡°Kim team leader, do you want to take a break?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, my stomach¡­¡± ¡°Yes. Just a moment.¡± Yoo-hyun handed him a stic bag he had brought from the restaurant. He must have endured a lot because he vomited as soon as he received the stic bag. ¡°Uweaek.¡± He had never seen him drink like this before. Yoo-hyun had set up the te, but there was another reason why he drank alcohol. It was because of the secret that he was suffering from inside. Yoo-hyun patted his back and handed him a small bottle of water. This was also something he had prepared in advance from the restaurant. ¡°Drink this.¡± ¡°Oh, oh. Thank you.¡± He drank the water and seemed to regain some consciousness. Yoo-hyun helped him to a bench nearby. He handed him a rice cake vored candy. ¡°Have this too.¡± ¡°You, why do you have so much stuff?¡± ¡°I wonder.¡± Kim Seon-dong muttered awkwardly and looked at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun met his eyes without confidence behind his horn-rimmed sses. His shoulders, which were already shrunk, looked even narrower today. Yoo-hyun said softly. ¡°I think you¡¯re really amazing, Kim team leader.¡± ¡°Me, me of all people?¡± ¡°You¡¯re good at both circuits and panels. I heard there¡¯s no one like you.¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s not¡­¡± Kim Seon-dong said in a low voice. Chapter 230: Chapter 230: Chapter 230 His hands, resting on Moeun¡¯sp, twitched slightly. Yoo-hyun moved closer to him. He wanted him to know his true self. ¡°You came up with the idea for the new ultra-high-resolution panel, didn¡¯t you, Mr. Kim?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°And I know that the patent that Mr. Yoon wrote a while ago was actually yours.¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°You also wrote a paper for him before, right?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mr. Kim Seon-dong¡¯s eyes trembled at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun continued to speak quietly. He wasn¡¯t just spouting words, he was making a solid point. ¡°So I think you¡¯re really amazing.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°But you can¡¯t keep running away.¡± ¡°What, what do you know?¡± Yoo-hyun turned his head and looked at him, who was fuming. His small eyes were shaking violently. Yoo-hyun spat out the word that was stuck in his chest. ¡°Is it because of the equipment approval?¡± ¡°H-how did you¡­¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know the exact details. But there¡¯s one thing I¡¯m sure of.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mr. Kim Seon-dong fell silent. Yoo-hyun confirmed that his guess was right by looking at his reaction. Then there was only one way. He didn¡¯t know how big the problem would get, but he had to confess honestly. If he turned a blind eye here, it would eventually explode bigger someday. Then it would be irreversible. It was the conclusion that Yoo-hyun had drawn from seeing countless cases. ¡°If you avoid it, it will only make things worse.¡± ¡°No¡­ no.¡± Mr. Kim Seon-dong grabbed his head with both hands, as if in pain. He knew that there was a problem with the approval he had signed. Whether it was because of Mr. Yoon Gi-chun¡¯s coercion or not, he was the person in charge. Mr. Kim Seon-dong was afraid of being harmed by this matter. Yoo-hyun looked him in the eye and said. ¡°I¡¯ll help you. You know I¡¯m a doer, right?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°But if you keep running away, I can¡¯t do anything.¡± Yoo-hyun spoke more bluntly, and Mr. Kim Seon-dong clenched his fists. He looked like his pride was hurt. He opened his trembling lips and muttered. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t back down. ¡°You¡¯re so great¡­¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m better than someone who runs away.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Much better.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°The choice is yours.¡± Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t do everything for him here. Even if he did, Mr. Kim Seon-dong, who had been turned off, wouldn¡¯te back to life. He had to break out of his shell and spread his wings on his own. Yoo-hyun hoped that Mr. Kim Seon-dong would stand up. ¡°¡­¡± The silencested for a while. That day, Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t get an answer from Mr. Kim Seon-dong. Regardless of Mr. Kim Seon-dong¡¯s decision, Yoo-hyun moved separately. Even if he made up his mind, it wouldn¡¯t solve the problem. Yoo-hyun looked over the equipment purchase statement on the monitor again. The person who led the purchase of this equipment was Mr. Yoon Gi-chun. But his name wasn¡¯t on any of the documents. The same went for Mr. Hong Hyuk-soo. Mr. Kim Seon-dong was the person in charge, but the approver was the team leader. What if there was a problem with the equipment? The two of them could easily get out of it. What did they gain from this? It seemed that they had colluded with thepany and put in equipment that didn¡¯t match the price beforehand. It meant that they had bought equipment with extra money on top of it. Since it was equipment worth hundreds of millions of won, they must have made a lot of money from it. But. ording to the statement, the price measured by the purchasing team wasn¡¯t wrong either. There was no big problem with the documents either. Then how did it happen? It was when Yoo-hyun was thinking about it. There was another loud voice from Mr. Hong Hyuk-soo in Part 2 (the second department). This time, his target was Mr. Kim Ho-geol, the senior engineer and team leader (the head of Part 1). ¡°Team leader, I know it¡¯s your order, but this is too much, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Hong chief (the head of Part 2), that¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯re staying up all night to measure this part.¡± ¡°I know, I know. But don¡¯t we have to get the data?¡± ¡°Then you should kick the bastard who set the schedule like this.¡± Mr. Hong Hyuk-soo vented his anger at Mr. Kim Ho-geol. Then he red at Yoo-hyun with a sharp look. But Yoo-hyun¡¯s seat was empty. It was when he turned his head to look for Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun, who was right behind him, stepped forward. ¡°Then I¡¯ll do the measurement.¡± ¡°What?¡± Ignoring Mr. Hong Hyuk-soo, who was surprised, Yoo-hyun spoke to Mr. Kim Ho-geol. ¡°Team leader, I set the unreasonable schedule, so I¡¯ll take responsibility.¡± ¡°Measurement is not an easy thing to do.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not. I¡¯ve done it before when I was working on the color phone.¡± ¡°No, wait a minute.¡± Mr. Hong Hyuk-soo tried to say something in confusion. Yoo-hyun bowed deeply and showed his determination. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for causing trouble. I¡¯ll take responsibility and do it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry to the people in Part 2 as well. Please go home and rest today.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun greeted them loudly, and the people around him stirred. They all looked at Yoo-hyun with surprise. Only two people. Mr. Hong Hyuk-soo and Mr. Yoon Gi-chun. Their faces twisted. Yoo-hyun was helped by Ms. Jung Ah-reum, the chief of Part 2, to measure the panel. She exined to Yoo-hyun in the panel measurement room, wearing a neat outfit. She pointed to a button on the equipment connected to the panel. ¡°This button changes the brightness and color of the panel automatically.¡± ¡°Do I have to press it every time?¡± ¡°There is an automatic button, but it¡¯s not easy to measure with a photometer (a device that measures brightness). So we just do it manually.¡± Yoo-hyun asked and she answered kindly. She seemed to be careful around him because he knew that she was dating Mr. Maeng Gi-yong. Yoo-hyun listened to her exnation and asked questions. ¡°I think there was an automatic program in the analysis room?¡± ¡°We use that too, but there are many cases where it doesn¡¯t match well. So we just do it ourselves.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°Yes. We have to measure every hour and draw a cumtive trend, but if we get it wrong, everything will be ruined.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded, but he didn¡¯t agree. This unnecessary analog method had burdened Part 2¡¯s work. It was because of the nature of the development team, who didn¡¯t want to deviate much from the old way of working. It was hard to adapt to the new system, and maintaining it was also a hassle. Besides, if something went wrong, they had to do it again, so they didn¡¯t want to change it either. But he had to fix what needed to be fixed. Ms. Jung Ah-reum continued her exnation. ¡°And this is¡­¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure if you understood.¡± She asked with a worried expression when Yoo-hyun nodded. She felt sorry for passing on the work, so Yoo-hyun said confidently. ¡°I understood. I think I can do it by myself.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t feelfortable, actually.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to. It¡¯s my fault for setting the wrong schedule.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Ms. Jung Ah-reum looked like she had something to say. It wasn¡¯t a negative feeling towards Yoo-hyun. She opened her mouth and then changed her mind. ¡°Okay. Then please contact me if you need anything.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll fill everything up without any problem.¡± ¡°Yes. Take care.¡± That was the end of the conversation. After she left, Yoo-hyun called his colleague Ye Jin-ho from the panel analysis team. ¡°Hey, I¡¯m going to do what I told you earlier, can youe to our measurement room?¡± -I didn¡¯t know you were going on a business trip. ¡°I¡¯ll buy you a drink.¡± -Deal. As always, colleagues were the best at times like this. A few minutester, Ye Jin-ho came to the measurement room and installed the automatic measurement program for him. He was an expert, so he quickly adjusted the program to fit the new environment. He finished the test and said. ¡°You can also control the timing precisely, so you can measure ording to the equipment.¡± ¡°Thanks, bro.¡± ¡°No problem. I¡¯m just sharing what I have.¡± Seeing him smile brightly, Yoo-hyun asked casually. ¡°Bro, you know the panel control equipment, right?¡± ¡°Yeah. Why?¡± ¡°They say it breaks down a lot. Have you ever used thispany¡¯s product?¡± ¡°Hold on.¡± Ye Jin-ho touched the equipment behind the panel. It was a huge device that was as tall as a person and as wide as two arms stretched out. He tilted his head and said. ¡°Actually, we only turn on the modr panel, so we don¡¯t use the panel equipment. But¡­¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Well, I just wondered if Inter Precision made panel measurement devices too.¡± ¡°So?¡± Yoo-hyun asked and Ye Jin-ho told him about Inter Precision. ¡°Actually, thispany had their module equipment rejected by the analysis room before.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. And¡­¡± Yoo-hyun listened to his story and nodded. It wasn¡¯t very helpful, but it helped him sort things out. He had received a lot of help from him, so Yoo-hyun thanked him sincerely. ¡°Thanks, bro.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. Just keep your promise for drinks.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll keep that promise even if I have a knife in my throat.¡± ¡°Kid. Okay. I¡¯m going.¡± ¡°Yes. If there¡¯s any problem, I¡¯ll contact you again. Please answer.¡± Yoo-hyun said jokingly, and Ye Jin-ho waved his hand with a wry smile. After sending Ye Jin-ho away, Yoo-hyun checked the equipment. He especially verified the serial number and product name carefully. He had brought out the equipment purchase statement, so theparison was clear. And shortly after, Yoo-hyun found something wrong. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly. ¡°Is that so?¡± At the same time, his hand moved quickly. He still intended to do his assigned task properly. He even installed an additional device to make sure he did his task well. Yoo-hyun checked that the automatic program was running well and got up from his seat. He didn¡¯t need to stay up all night when he was ready. At that time. There was someone who was secretly watching the situation in front of the measurement room. It was Mr. Yoon Gi-chun. He muttered anxiously in his heart. ¡°Are you really going to stay up all night? What¡¯s going on?¡± He checked his watch and it was already past dinner time. It was time to leave, but Yoo-hyun wasn¡¯ting out for some reason. Then it happened. Yoo-hyun opened the door and came out as expected. He looked like he was going home with his bag in his hand. Mr. Yoon Gi-chun clenched his teeth and entered the measurement room where Yoo-hyun had left. Fortunately, there was no sign of him tampering with the equipment. Well, even if he looked at the equipment, he wouldn¡¯t be able to find anything wrong. He sighed lightly and looked around. Then he saw aptop connected to the panel measurement device. It looked like he had used an automatic program. ¡°What a sneaky bastard. I knew he would do this.¡± He snorted and picked up his phone to call the part leader. He had something to confirm. His appearance was captured by the measurement camera that Yoo-hyun had installed in the corner. Chapter 231: Chapter 231: Chapter 231 The next day. Yoo-hyun arrived at work 20 minutester than usual. He had stopped by the panel measurement room to get the measurement data. As soon as he put hisptop bag on his desk, he was greeted by a curse. It was Hong Hyuk Soo, the team leader. ¡°Hey, Han Yoo-hyun. How did the measurement go yesterday?¡± ¡°I did it.¡± ¡°What? You left early and you say you did it?¡± ¡°I used the automatic measurement program set up by the analysis team.¡± Yoo-hyun answered, and Hong Hyuk Soo smirked and gestured with his hand. ¡°Bring me the data right now.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yoo-hyun picked up hisptop and went to the team meeting table. There were the team manager and the two part leaders with grim expressions. Kim Ho Geol, the senior engineer, spoke. ¡°You left early yesterday?¡± ¡°Yes, I did.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°There was no need for me to be there when there was an automatic measurement program.¡± Yoo-hyun answered confidently, and Kim Ho Geol¡¯s eyebrows furrowed. He suppressed his anger and opened his mouth. ¡°But there could have been a problem.¡± ¡°I left a log file so there was no problem.¡± ¡°Hey. What if the panel dies when there¡¯s a problem? What are you going to do then?¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun answered, Hong Hyuk Soo burst out in anger instead of the team manager. He seemed determined to break Yoo-hyun. It was a situation that would freeze anyone, but Yoo-hyun calmly opened hisptop. Then he asked Hong Hyuk Soo. ¡°Will the panele back to life if there¡¯s someone there?¡± ¡°No, but at least we can check the exact time of death.¡± Hong Hyuk Soo¡¯s words were not wrong. Yoo-hyun knew that very well too. But he asked on purpose. ¡°Is that important?¡± ¡°Of course. That¡¯s why we stay up all night, do you think we¡¯re just ying around?¡± ¡°Yes. I understand what you mean.¡± Yoo-hyun answered and disyed the screen connected to hisptop. There was a measurement record sheet that scrolled down. The measurement values were empty from around 8 pmst night. Hong Hyuk Soo sneered at that sight. ¡°See? I knew you would screw up like this.¡± ¡°But the panel was fine until now.¡± ¡°Oh. If you¡¯re going to work like that, pack your bags right now. Who can¡¯t say that?¡± Hong Hyuk Soo was too angry, but Kim Ho Geol couldn¡¯t defend Yoo-hyun. It was partly Yoo-hyun¡¯s fault too. Jung In Wook, the part leader, was just watching the situation quietly. Then Yoo-hyun said. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t we check why the automatic measurement didn¡¯t work first?¡± ¡°It¡¯s obvious. If it worked in one go, we wouldn¡¯t have to suffer like this.¡± ¡°I see. Actually, I also prepared a backup n in case the panel suddenly went out.¡± ¡°A backup n?¡± Hong Hyuk Soo¡¯s eyes narrowed at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun smiled and yed a video while saying. ¡°Yes. I installed a camera in the measurement room. I had to make sure of the panel status.¡± ¡°What, what did you say?¡± ¡°And I found an interesting scene on it.¡± Click. Yoo-hyun paused the yback at the point that matched the time when no measurement values were recorded. A shadow suddenly appeared on the screen that only showed the panel. Yoo-hyun resumed yback, and someone on the screen turned off the measuring device that was working well. The camera used for panel analysis was good, so the quality of the video was clear. There was no way to not know who that person was. Yoo-hyun looked around at the team executives without saying a word. A silent silence flowed. At that moment, Hong Hyuk Soo jumped up and shouted out of nowhere. ¡°Hey. Yoon Gi Chun.¡± ¡°Yes? Me?¡± ¡°Yeah. You bastard. Come here quickly.¡± Yoon Gi Chun, who was bewildered, hurried to the team table. He saw his own face clearly on theptop screen. His mind went nk then. Hong Hyuk Soo started pouring out all kinds of swear words at him. ¡°You bastard, are you crazy? Have you lost your mind?¡± ¡°Uh, that, that is¡­¡± ¡°How can you ruin your junior¡¯s work like that?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You son of a bitch, I¡¯ll show you what I can do.¡± He even tried to punch him like a Hollywood action movie star. Yoo-hyun spat out augh while watching them. Then he said to Kim Ho Geol, the senior engineer. ¡°Team manager, I¡¯ll get back to work then.¡± ¡°Uh, uh. Good job.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s fine. The panel status is okay, so I¡¯ll set it up again today.¡± ¡°Thank you for that.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted him and returned to his seat. Jung In Wook, the part leader, looked at his back with aplicated expression. Hong Hyuk Soo¡¯s swearing continued for a while. It was like he was dumping his own sins on Yoon Gi Chun. But did he know? That he would lose his right-hand man because of this. The clenched fist and trembling of Yoon Gi Chun, who had his mouth shut, proved that. Yoon Gi Chun wouldn¡¯t back down like this. Even a rat would bite a cat when cornered. Yoo-hyun returned to his seat and looked at Kim Seon Dong, the senior engineer. He was restless. Yoo-hyun said to him. ¡°Senior engineer Kim, you saw it, right? They¡¯re just like that.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was about to say more when Lee Jin Mok, the senior engineer, came up behind him and said. ¡°You did well.¡± ¡°No, I didn¡¯t.¡± ¡°No, I knew the second part guys would tackle you, but I didn¡¯t know it would be this bad.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not. The others are nice to me.¡± Yoo-hyun said calmly, but Lee Jin Mok looked ready to explode. He clenched his fist and said. ¡°Kid. Wait and see. Maeng senior engineer and I will talk to the second part guys.¡± ¡°That would be nice of you.¡± ¡°Nice? What do you mean¡­¡± Lee Jin Mok was about to say something when Hong Hyuk Soo moved first, followed by Yoon Gi Chun. They had caused amotion in front and were likely to spit out something behind. Yoo-hyun stopped Lee Jin Mok from talking. ¡°Senior engineer, I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Why? What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Yes. I have to go somewhere for a moment. Senior engineer Kim, excuse me for a moment.¡± Then he grabbed Kim Seon Dong¡¯s wrist and dragged him away. Kim Seon Dong¡¯s eyes widened at Yoo-hyun¡¯s sudden action. ¡°Uh? Why me?¡± ¡°You have toe with me.¡± ¡°Do I really have to¡­¡± ¡°Please, just this once.¡± Yoo-hyun insisted strongly, and Kim Seon Dong reluctantly got up. Lee Jin Mok was puzzled by the unexpected situation. Yoo-hyun dragged Kim Seon Dong along and followed the two people. Kim Seon Dong seemed to have a rough idea of what was going on. ¡°Why are you following them?¡± ¡°You have to see it.¡± ¡°See what?¡± ¡°It will help you make a decision.¡± Maybe it was because of Yoo-hyun¡¯s confident eyes. Kim Seon Dong¡¯s pupils wavered. As Yoo-hyun expected, he was still struggling with his weak self. A momentter. Yoo-hyun and Kim Seon Dong were listening with their ears open at the lower floor of the emergency stairs. They heard the conversation between Hong Hyuk Soo and Yoon Gi Chun from above. Hong Hyuk Soo¡¯s voice was much softer than before. ¡°Yoon senior engineer, you know how I feel.¡± ¡°Team leader, I really can¡¯t do this to me.¡± ¡°Come on, give me a break.¡± ¡°If you do this, I can¡¯t work with you anymore.¡± As Yoo-hyun expected, the two people were bickering. They were originally tangled in a dirty rtionship, and they neversted long. He couldn¡¯t trace their past actions, but they must have twisted at some point. It was just that it happened sooner than expected. Yoon Gi Chun¡¯s sharp voice came out. ¡°I can get out of this by selling Seon Dong¡¯s name. But what about you?¡± ¡°What do you mean? The team manager signed off on it too.¡± ¡°But all the money went into your hands.¡± ¡°You ate some too.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t do this for that much.¡± The two people were pathetic. They thought there was no one around, but they exposed their ws without any hesitation. And their attacks were also childish. ¡°Then should I tell Seon Dong? If he knows you took money, will he stay still?¡± ¡°He¡¯s a pig who can¡¯t do anything. But the team manager might be different, right?¡± ¡°You bastard.¡± This was not in Yoo-hyun¡¯s prediction, but he wasn¡¯t surprised either. But Kim Seon Dong seemed to be different. He shook his clenched fist. He just realized their dirty faces. Yoo-hyun silently held his hand. Kim Seon Dong nodded as if he had made up his mind. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t have a sense of mission to correct all the corruption in thepany. He had no reason to do that either. But this case was different. Yoo-hyun handed Kim Seon Dong a paper cup filled with coffee on the rooftop lounge of the Ulsan 4th factory. Then Kim Seon Dong said in an awkward voice. ¡°Th, thank you.¡± ¡°You paid for it.¡± ¡°But it¡¯s only 200 won.¡± ¡°That¡¯s more than enough. Sit down there.¡± Yoo-hyun said kindly, and Kim Seon Dong¡¯s expression rxed a bit. Vroom vroom vroom vroom. He drank coffee with the loud sound of the exhaust fan as background music. He had never been alone with Kim Seon Dong before either. He was very shy. Yoo-hyun broke the ice and said what he had in mind. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, senior engineer.¡± ¡°Why, why?¡± ¡°Just because. I feel like I dragged you into this.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not like that¡­¡± Kim Seon Dong hesitated. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t just say that either. Kim Seon Dong paused for a moment and opened his mouth cautiously. ¡°Actually, I saw you once before you went on a business trip.¡± ¡°We had a meeting together.¡± ¡°No, not that.¡± ¡°Then what?¡± Kim Seon Dong licked his lips and lifted his mouth slightly. He looked like he was imagining something fun. Then he threw out an unexpected word. ¡°At the emergency stairs earlier.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± ¡°When you confronted Yoon senior engineer, I saw it with Maeng senior engineer.¡± ¡°Did they curse at me?¡± Yoo-hyun asked with a smile, and he suddenly said what he had in mind. ¡°No. I was jealous.¡± ¡°¡­¡± His gaze was fixed on the paper cup on his crossed legs. He hesitated for a while and continued talking. ¡°I wanted to be like that too.¡± ¡°I wasn¡¯t in the same team as you.¡± ¡°No. It wasn¡¯t like that.¡± Kim Seon Dong shrugged his shoulders. Then his face got closer to the paper cup. Yoo-hyun called him softly. ¡°Senior engineer.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°You¡¯re strong too.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s just that your style is different.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words made Kim Seon Dong turn his head. His lips were trembling, but he held the paper cup tightly. ¡°Can I¡­ really do it?¡± ¡°Of course. You¡¯ve already decided, right?¡± ¡°Yeah. I, I won¡¯t run away this time.¡± Maybe the words Yoo-hyun said when he was drunk hit his heart. Yoo-hyun held his hand again and said. ¡°I¡¯ll be with you.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°I should thank you.¡± ¡°What do you have to thank me for?¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Kim Seon Dong, who shook his head. Chapter 232: Chapter 232: Chapter 232 If Kim Seondong, the team leader, had note up with the idea of using OLED factory¡¯s TFT. If he had not proposed a suitable design method for it. If he had not derived a revolutionarymunication method for the IC. If he had not thought of the optimal way to implement it. Then there would be no Applephone 4 panel. ¡°I sincerely thank you, team leader.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that.¡± ¡°Then don¡¯t treat me so coldly.¡± ¡°Haha.¡± Kim Seondongughed and Yoo-hyun smiled. In the past, thanks to him, Yoo-hyun had benefited from the Applephone 4. And even now, because of him, he could push the leading product team as much as he wanted. Kim Seondong was an indispensable person for thispany. A littleter, in the conference room on the first floor of Ulsan factory. There, Yoo-hyun faced Kim Hogul, the senior manager. Next to him was Kim Seondong, the team leader. ¡°What¡¯s the matter that you want to see me here?¡± Kim Hogul asked with a puzzled expression and Yoo-hyun answered. ¡°As I said, it¡¯s an important issue.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± With Kim Hogul¡¯s permission, Yoo-hyun calmly began to exin the situation. ¡°Senior manager, the situation is¡­¡± As if he had been waiting for it, Kim Seondong added. ¡°Yes. I¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kim Hogul¡¯s face darkened considerably after hearing the exnation. He thought for a long time and then asked with aplicated expression. ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°I checked the equipment history and secured the evidence of the change.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll check that myself.¡± ¡°Yes, senior manager.¡± ¡°Sigh.¡± Kim Hogul sighed deeply at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. Yoo-hyun read from his calm expression that he had already grasped this matter roughly. But there was a trace of fear in his eyes that made him hesitate. Yoo-hyun noticed that and spoke in a strong tone. ¡°You have to make a bold decision.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not easy.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°There are many people involved. Maybe not just me and Kim team leader, but more.¡± ¡°Yes. You¡¯re right. It won¡¯t be easy.¡± ¡°What about the project? We¡¯re already short of people and dying, do we have to give up?¡± Kim Hogul looked at Yoo-hyun without avoiding his eyes and said. Yoo-hyun understood his concern very well. No, he knew better than anyone that he was worried about the project. ¡°Senior manager, may I give you some advice?¡± ¡°Go ahead. You¡¯re good at that.¡± ¡°You have to step back and take responsibility. That¡¯s what you have to do as a senior manager.¡± ¡°At this critical moment, losing two big powers like Hong manager and Yun senior will shake the project. It would be better to finish the job and¡­¡± Kim Hogul leaned back slightly and Yoo-hyun stepped forward aggressively. ¡°No. That won¡¯t work.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t cut out the rotten part quickly, you¡¯ll have to throw away everything.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. That¡¯s true¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you think of abandoning the team because you¡¯re afraid of that?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kim Hogul was silent. It was a difficult situation indeed. If he lost two big powers right away, the project would be in trouble. But if he left it alone, the rotten part would spread beyond control. That was the truth that Yoo-hyun had engraved in his body after going through many trials and errors in the past. -The rotten part rots more. Kim executive director, take responsibility and clean it up. I¡¯ll give you one day. Just like he had judged coldly back then, he had to do the same this time. The only thing that changed was that it was Kim Hogul who held the knife instead of Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun looked at him and opened his mouth with sincerity. ¡°I understand your thoughts well, senior manager. But to make things work, you have to sort this out quickly.¡± ¡°And if it doesn¡¯t work?¡± ¡°No, it will work.¡± ¡°How can you be sure?¡± Kim Hogul asked suspiciously and Yoo-hyun sent him a determined look. ¡°There are plenty of alternatives. You¡¯ve seen them. I¡¯m talking about the backup ns I reported before.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kim Hogul¡¯s pupils shook at Yoo-hyun¡¯s confident words. He recalled when he first reported the project to Go Junho executive director. The fearless employee in front of him had brought backup ns that he had never thought of. He never imagined that it would lead to this point here. He lost his words and Kim Hogul thought for a while. Then he opened his mouth slowly as if he had sorted out his thoughts. ¡°Thank you for letting me know. And thank you for being brave, Kim team leader.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± ¡°No, no problem.¡± Yoo-hyun and Kim Seondong answered in turn, and Kim Hogul said with a stern expression. His eyes were filled with determination. ¡°I might need some time.¡± ¡°Yes. The choice is yours, senior manager.¡± ¡°Thank you for understanding.¡± ¡°I trust you will do well.¡± Yoo-hyun had done all he could. He needed time to see it through properly. Yoo-hyun was willing to wait. After that, Yoo-hyun did not mention this matter to anyone. Kim Seondong and Kim Hogul did the same. They acted as if nothing had happened, just like before. But behind the scenes, they moved secretly. Kim Hogul checked the past records to get the exact situation. Kim Seondong recalled the exact time he lent his approval ID. Yoo-hyun looked for a way to check the CCTV and ID card tag records. Not only that, but things had changed. It was when Yoo-hyun came out of the bathroom. He heard Yoon Gichun¡¯s sharp voice from the hallway. He approached slightly and saw Kim Seondong¡¯s back facing him. ¡°Hey, Kim Seondong, can¡¯t you hear what I¡¯m saying?¡± ¡°I, I can¡¯t do it.¡± ¡°Damn. You really don¡¯t get it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoon Gichun raised his hand, but Kim Seondong did not avoid it. He rather confronted him. Yoo-hyun nodded at Kim Seondong¡¯s back. He seemed to be able to handle the aftermath well now that he had ovee his fear. It was Yoo-hyun¡¯s turn to help him as much as he had ovee his fear. He approached the two and pretended not to know. ¡°Yoon senior, what are you doing?¡± ¡°Oh, no, nothing.¡± Yoon Gichun quickly lowered his hand at Yoo-hyun¡¯s appearance. He still remembered the shock he had received from Yoo-hyun a while ago. He was a subordinate employee, but he was a dispatched person. That meant he had less sense of belonging and was harder to manage. Yoo-hyun tilted his head. ¡°Something is wrong here.¡± ¡°No, no, it¡¯s not like that. Right, Kim?¡± Yoon Gi-chun quickly turned his head, but Kim Seon-dong was not easy to deal with. ¡°Please don¡¯t do that to me again.¡± ¡°O-okay, I got it.¡± In the end, Yoon Gi-chun backed down with his tail between his legs. His pride must have been hurt, but he still feared Yoo-hyun a little. The ones who pretend to be tough usually have low self-esteem. It seemed that Kim Seon-dong also realized that a bit. He smiled at Yoo-hyun as their eyes met. It was when Yoo-hyun returned to his seat. The office people were buzzing around. Yoo-hyun asked Lee Jin-mok, who was looking around. ¡°Sir, what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°The business director and group leader have been reshuffled.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yoo-hyun quickly sat down and checked the announcement on the intr. -LCD Business Director: (Former) Jung Woo-geun Vice President, (Current) Lim Jun-pyo Vice President -Mobile Group Leader: (Former) Ahn Jun-hong Executive Director, (Current) Yeo Tae-sik Executive Director It was the same as what Choi Min-hee had told him a while ago. It was not a big deal that the business director and group leader had changed, but it was unprecedented that two of them had changed at the same time. It was an exceptional event. Lee Jin-mok, who came from behind, confirmed that fact. ¡°They both got kicked out because they were marked.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. Vice President Jung was fired because of the Ulsan factory corruption scandal, and Executive Director Ahn was doomed because he was marked by the vice chairman. You know what I mean?¡± ¡°Yes. I heard it from my colleagues.¡± ¡°Well. You must know.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and asked at the absurd remark. This time, Maeng Gi-yong came from the left and stuck his head out. ¡°You wouldn¡¯t know this even if you¡¯re Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°What?¡± Yoo-hyun asked and he gave a meaningful smile. ¡°The new business director. He came from the home appliance division.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°The third team is also from the same division. They say they¡¯re pushing for Apple¡¯s side.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun lost his words as he felt something waspletely wrong. Lim Jun-pyo was a leading advocate of istionism. Rather, it was a situation where the direction of Apple¡¯s business would change. Lee Jin-mok, who was listening, asked innocently. ¡°Oh, then we¡¯ll benefit too?¡± ¡°Probably.¡± ¡°What about the group leader?¡± Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and asked. Maeng Gi-yong whispered in a lower voice. He looked like he was revealing a great secret. ¡°Do you know that Yeo Tae-sik came from the IC division?¡± ¡°Yes. I heard that.¡± ¡°He got promoted from senior manager to executive director in one go. Did you know that?¡± Maeng Gi-yong asked proudly. Yoo-hyun was about to answer when Lee Jin-mok said. ¡°Oh, really? That¡¯s a two-step promotion if you count the division levels.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. And he¡¯s also close with Go Jun-ho senior manager.¡± ¡°Wow. Then he¡¯ll take good care of us.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. He¡¯s supposed to report to him this time anyway. It¡¯ll go well.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun just listened. He realized exactly how rumors spread. Maeng Gi-yong, who looked smart in his own way, looked stupid at that moment. Maeng Gi-yong, who had no idea what Yoo-hyun was thinking, asked him casually. ¡°Did it help you a bit?¡± ¡°It helped me a lot.¡± ¡°I¡¯m having a meeting with an ICpany this time¡­¡± Yoo-hyun nodded and Maeng Gi-yong subtly revealed his intention. Then Lee Jin-mok quickly intervened. ¡°No, Maeng. You can¡¯t do that. Yoo-hyun has to go with me to find parts.¡± ¡°Why? You can do that by yourself.¡± ¡°He said he¡¯d do it with me. Right?¡± Lee Jin-mok appealed to Yoo-hyun in an urgent voice. Then Yoo-hyun handed him a paper from the bookshelf. ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll send the test board (PCB) first and then go. The meeting is at 4 o¡¯clock, right?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh. Did you check that too?¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s Maeng¡¯s work.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Maeng Gi-yong made a dumbfounded expression again. At the same time, Lee Jin-mok, who took Yoo-hyun¡¯s paper, also made the same expression and said. ¡°Yoo-hyun, where did you print this?¡± What he had in his hand was a part list for board production. It was an important item, so Yoo-hyun had printed it in advance. ¡°It¡¯s what you posted on the site.¡± ¡°Did you check that too?¡± ¡°Only yours, not anyone else¡¯s.¡± ¡°Hmm, hmm.¡± Yoo-hyun spoke casually and Lee Jin-mok coughed again. His face was full of smiles. Maeng Gi-yong nced at him. ¡°Hey, what about mine?¡± ¡°Hey, it¡¯s just a figure of speech.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyunughed softly and Maeng Gi-yong turned his head away. He saw a lot of his new sides today. Chapter 233: Chapter 233: Chapter 233 Lee Jin-mok, the team leader who put his hand on Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder, said as if he was giving him a boost. ¡°Senior, we¡¯ll be going then.¡± ¡°See youter.¡± Yoo-hyun also waved his hand to his senior, Maeng Gi-yong. Maeng Gi-yong stood still and watched their backs. He looked somewhat regretful. Was it because he cleaned up the material warehouse once? It was easy to find the parts. Yoo-hyun¡¯s quick hands amazed Lee Jin-mok. ¡°It¡¯s much faster when you organize it well.¡± ¡°It¡¯s thanks to your precise instructions, team leader.¡± ¡°How about we have a cup of coffee after we send the parts?¡± ¡°Yes. That sounds good.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and put thest part in the box on the folding cart. Then he pulled the cart out to the hallway. That¡¯s when he ran into Kang In-hwan, the head of Circuit Team 4. Yoo-hyun and Lee Jin-mok greeted him at the same time. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°How are you?¡± Kang In-hwan red at Yoo-hyun with narrowed eyes. Yoo-hyun calmly met his gaze. On the other hand, Lee Jin-mok looked restless. Kang In-hwan snapped at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Hey, Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°You seem to be cocky because you¡¯re in charge of this project, but just wait and see.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± ¡°Do you?¡± As Yoo-hyun answered right away, he caught his tail and picked a fight. He was mean inside despite his strong appearance. But there was no need to provoke him unnecessarily, so Yoo-hyun answered politely. ¡°Then how should I answer?¡± ¡°You¡¯re such a jerk. I¡¯ll get you, you hear me?¡± ¡°Yes. Have a nice day.¡± ¡°Ugh, I wish I could just, smack.¡± Kang In-hwan, who was hitting his steering wheel, clenched his fist. But soon he sighed and walked away. Only then did Lee Jin-mok, who was next to him, breathe a sigh of relief. ¡°Phew¡­ Yoo-hyun, why do you have so many enemies?¡± ¡°He helps us a lot, though.¡± ¡°Is that what you say?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that true?¡± Yoo-hyun said casually, but he meant it. Under the orders of Go Jun-ho, the executive director, Circuit Team 4 helped out the Pre-Production Team that was short of staff. They also cross-checked the test board design that Lee Jin-mok made this time. They helped a lot even though theyined. Lee Jin-mok grumbled. ¡°Hey, I¡¯d rather not get their help. They¡¯re so fierce every time theye.¡± ¡°But it¡¯s better than not getting any help.¡± ¡°No. I can do well by myself.¡± Yoo-hyun thought Circuit Team 4¡¯s help was great. They caught two mistakes that Lee Jin-mok made. Since there was no need to argue here, Yoo-hyun appeased Lee Jin-mok¡¯s mood. ¡°Yes, yes. I got it.¡± Then Lee Jin-mok went ahead with the cart, feeling embarrassed. ¡°I¡¯ll go first if you don¡¯te.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go together.¡± Yoo-hyun quickly followed him. After work, Kang In-hwan entered the underground parking lot. He got into his new luxury car and leaned back on the seat. He should have been in a good mood, but he felt angry when he thought of Yoo-hyun¡¯s smiling face on the other team. He cursed even as he started the car. ¡°Ugh. How can I kill that bastard Han Yoo-hyun?¡± In fact, he had no good n because his charge was in trouble. The Pre-Production Team leader who used to be clumsy also acted arrogantly now. Vroom. He was unlucky enough to get stuck in traffic as he left the parking lot. ¡°Why is it blocked again?¡± He spat out his habitual annoyance when he heard a loud horn sound and looked out. There was a huge luxury limousine in front of him. He was about to burst out when he quickly shut his mouth. ¡°Huh.¡± It was because there were big men in ck clothes standing around with fierce eyes. It was a threatening scene that made Kang In-hwan¡¯s eyes widen. At that moment, a man dressed in expensive clothes shouted something. Then a young employee who came out of the main gate put his hand on his shoulder and showed a friendly gesture. It was Han Yoo-hyun¡¯s face. ¡°What, what is this¡­¡± Kang In-hwan¡¯s hand holding the steering wheel trembled. At that time. Yoo-hyun, who came down to the factory gate to take the shuttle bus, was dumbfounded. It was because Nam Jong-bu brought a conspicuouslyrge limousine to see him. He didn¡¯t answer his phone for a while and came all the way here to check on him. He appreciated his sincerity. But there were too many eyes around. Especially, the bodyguards he hired new looked like gangsters and could be misunderstood. Yoo-hyun greeted him warmly and put his hand on his shoulder as if they were close. ¡°Wow, Jong-bu, you came to see me because you missed me?¡± ¡°Are you crazy? Let go of me. You¡­¡± Nam Jong-bu was about to yell when Yoo-hyun tightened his arm around his neck. Squeeze. ¡°Are you going to take me to your office? Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll go with you.¡± ¡°Ugh. What are you saying?¡± ¡°I was curious about that. Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°¡­¡± While Nam Jong-bu was bewildered, Yoo-hyun had already paid the bill. He knew why he came and what he was going to say without looking. He needed to step on him harder anyway. Yoo-hyun released his neck and sat down in the back seat of the limousine as if it was natural. Then he said casually. ¡°The back seat is my seat, so you get in from the other side.¡± ¡°You bastard.¡± ¡°Shut up.¡± He showed his middle finger from inside as he got angry with his friendly attitude. He felt like a new personality was emerging as he matched Nam Jong-bu¡¯s level. It wasn¡¯t bad because it was refreshing in its own way. Nam Jong-bu cursed but turned around and opened the door on the road side. ¡°You¡¯re dead today.¡± ¡°Kid, listen well.¡± Yoo-hyun was still rxed. Soon the limousine moved with people¡¯s eyes on it. Vroom. Yoo-hyun hummed a tune next to Nam Jong-bu who looked like he wanted to eat him alive. Then he took out a bottle of wine from the refrigerator in the car. As Yoo-hyun tried to uncork it, Nam Jong-bu was shocked. ¡°Hey. Do you know how much that is?¡± ¡°Why, is it about five hundred?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Anyway, you¡¯re not a beggar.¡± Yoo-hyun rubbed salt into his wound as he hit the mark. Then Nam Jong-bu, who was sitting next to him, raised his hand angrily. ¡°You son of a bitch.¡± ¡°Hey, make a fuss while you have those big guys. Or you¡¯ll die.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s seeter.¡± ¡°Anytime.¡± As Yoo-hyun sent him a fierce look, he lowered his fist again. Yoo-hyun chuckled and poured the wine into a ss on the armrest. Glug glug. The sweet grape scent filled the air. He didn¡¯t need any snacks as he watched Nam Jong-bu boiling with anger. A littleter. Yoo-hyun entered a building in a corner of Ulsan city. It was Nam Jong-bu¡¯s building, and his office was on the fourth floor. There were books stacked for decoration in one corner of the wall cab, and various ques hung on the wall. There were golf clubs and a putting machine in one corner. The location and time were different, but it was simr to his Seoul office that Yoo-hyun remembered. Thud. Yoo-hyun sat on the soft sofa and acted arrogantly. Then he snapped his fingers and called Nam Jong-bu. ¡°Sit down.¡± ¡°Are you crazy? Are you really sane?¡± ¡°I¡¯m definitely sane.¡± As Yoo-hyun answered bluntly, Nam Jong-bu¡¯s forehead wrinkled. He was still clueless about this character that he had never seen before in his life. He sighed and sat down and gestured with his hand. ¡°Bring that over.¡± ¡°Yes, boss.¡± One of the three men in suits, who was the shortest, answered and brought a paper over. He looked like he had done some boxing with his body. His eyes were sharp and his steps were light. Nam Jong-bu nodded and he started to tell Yoo-hyun¡¯s history. ¡°Name Han Yoo-hyun. Born in 1982. Taurus sign¡­¡± ¡°Hey, you idiot, just tell me the main points, only the main points.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± At Nam Jong-bu¡¯s scolding, the man swallowed his saliva. Yoo-hyun sighed as he watched the stupid drama. Why did he fear such a guy? He couldn¡¯t understand it even if he thought about it again. The small guy¡¯s voice continued. ¡°He graduated from Inhyun University¡¯s Business Administration Department and joined Hansung Electronics. He¡¯s only been there for 2 years¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s enough. Stop there.¡± He raised his hand to stop him and red at him. ¡°A merepany employee dares to mess with me?¡± ¡°Jong-bu.¡± As Yoo-hyun called his name, he yelled angrily. ¡°You bastard. I¡¯m 10 years older than you, you bastard.¡± ¡°Being old is not something to be proud of. You should grow up.¡± ¡°Ugh, you son of a bitch.¡± Nam Jong-bu raised his fist again when Yoo-hyun corrected him. ¡°And to be precise, it¡¯s not 10 years but 8 years difference, right?¡± ¡°If you were born in 1982¡­¡± ¡°Forget it, can I recite it for you?¡± ¡°Recite what?¡± As Nam Jong-bu asked back, Yoo-hyun dissected him. ¡°Name Nam Jong-bu. 35 years old. A third-generation descendant of pro-Japanese coborators with a dog-like personality.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Oh, sorry. I¡¯ll leave out the extra and start over.¡± Yoo-hyun raised his palm to calm him down and resumed his speech. It was quite detailed as it was based on his memory and investigation. ¡°Land of 50,000 pyeong in Gangnam, Yongin, and Namyangju, and 4 buildings, with real estate assets of about 250 billion won.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Stocks are worth nothing, and you wasted them by doing some operations. Oh, did you already kick out the president of Solid Technology?¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, Nam Jong-bu was too surprised to stutter. ¡°You, you crazy bastard.¡± ¡°Anyway, about your personality. Hey, it¡¯s your fault that you lost the stocks, you bastard. What did thepany representative do wrong?¡± ¡°¡­¡± His expression darkened at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Whether he liked it or not, Yoo-hyun dug deeper into his weaknesses. ¡°You invested 5 billion won in overseas minerals. Oh, you¡¯re going to lose that next year?¡± ¡°What? Why?¡± ¡°You fell for the president of Yooan Investment because she¡¯s a woman, but that¡¯s a scam, a scam.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He was angry enough to hear Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, but Nam Jong-bu was serious. It was because the guy in front of him was spouting things that he hadn¡¯t told anyone. As if he could see through his inner thoughts, Yoo-hyun said. ¡°Aren¡¯t you curious how I know all that?¡± ¡°How do you know?¡± Swoosh. Yoo-hyun leaned forward and he followed him reflexively. Their faces were only 10 centimeters apart when Yoo-hyun whispered. ¡°I actually came from the future.¡± ¡°You crazy bastard.¡± As Nam Jong-bu red up, Yoo-hyun snickered. ¡°Ouch. Don¡¯t believe me if you can¡¯t. I¡¯m telling you and you¡¯re making a fuss.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun leaned back on the sofa and crossed his legs. Then he gestured with his chin at Nam Jong-bu who had aplicated expression. ¡°What are you going to do now?¡± ¡°What do you mean what am I going to do?¡± ¡°You brought money to screw me over, right? Show me.¡± ¡°Huh.¡± He ignored Nam Jong-bu who was startled and called the man behind him. Chapter 234: Chapter 234: Chapter 234 He was the tallest man, with muscles like a bodybuilder. Nam Jong-bu didn¡¯t hire him for nothing. ¡°Hey, you over there, bring me the box in the corner.¡± ¡°Me? Oh, yes.¡± As Yoo-hyun gestured, the big guy who was watching Nam Jong-bu¡¯s mood brought the box. It was two apple boxes filled with bundles of cash. Yoo-hyun pointed at the box and read Nam Jong-bu¡¯s mind. ¡°Come on, try to persuade me. You know, something like passing between your legs or something like that.¡± ¡°You bastard.¡± Nam Jong-bu¡¯s lips trembled as if he really had that in mind. At that moment, Yoo-hyun spoke again. This time, he spoke informally as if he had made up his mind. ¡°Wait. Hey, you in the middle, go get me a golf club. Your boss wants to hold one.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°What are you doing? Hurry up and get it.¡± Yoo-hyun shouted, and the man of medium height brought a golf club. He had a scar on his face and looked like he had some real experience. He was more of a street fighter style than a professional martial artist. He picked the cheapest club, knowing Nam Jong-bu¡¯s style. ¡°Boss, here it is.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Nam Jong-bu¡¯s hand trembled as he held the golf club. Yoo-hyun looked into his mind again and said. ¡°My answer? I don¡¯t need this money.¡± ¡°You son of a bitch.¡± ¡°Shut up. Do you think I have less money than you or more?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Nam Jong-bu swallowed his saliva at Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. He had seen his resume from the brothel and he didn¡¯t seem to have anything special. But his instinct told him otherwise. It was an intuition based on his experience of mingling with many rich people. Yoo-hyun lifted one corner of his mouth and said. ¡°I have more money than you, asshole.¡± ¡°Oh, how much do you have?¡± ¡°You¡¯re curious because you¡¯re not a rich bastard. Well, you don¡¯t have any cash, do you?¡± ¡°What? Hey. I have a lot of money.¡± ¡°Kid. You¡¯re so broke that you backed out of building an officetel in Ulsan.¡± ¡°Damn it.¡± As expected of a rich bastard, he reacted as soon as he was stepped on by money. His face turned red and his whole body shook. From experience, he was just about to explode. He could clearly see what Nam Jong-bu would do next. Yoo-hyun sat up straight and said. It was a perfect posture to jump out. ¡°Well, our Jong-bu is very angry. What are you going to do next?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°What are you going to do? You hired new bodyguards, so you must want to use them. Right?¡± He smirked as he saw him frowning. Nam Jong-bu couldn¡¯t stand it anymore and raised his hand to call his bodyguards. At that moment, Yoo-hyun asked. ¡°Then the question is, what will I do?¡± ¡°Hey. First, shut this kid¡¯s mouth.¡± ¡°Yes. Boss.¡± As soon as Nam Jong-bu¡¯s order fell, the three guys approached Yoo-hyun. As expected, Yoo-hyun sneered and asked. ¡°Do I need to hear the answer?¡± ¡°You crazy bastard.¡± The answer was already decided. Since he came out with force, it was best to step on him head-on. Thud. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat, stepped on the table with his left foot and jumped. Then he stepped on Nam Jong-bu¡¯s shoulder with his right foot and flew his body. The bodyguards flinched at his swift movement. ¡°Ahh.¡± Nam Jong-bu¡¯s scream echoed. It was at the same time. Yoo-hyun¡¯s flying foot hit the heads of the small guy and the medium guy in turn. Thump. ¡°Ugh.¡± Then he grabbed the big guy¡¯s cor behind him and kneed his face. Thwack. Nam Jong-bu had prepared hard, but there was something he didn¡¯t calcte. He should have prepared 10 of these guys instead of 3. ¡°Hey.¡± The small guy who caught his posture threw a punch. His punch was pitifulpared to Kang Dong-sik¡¯s fast punch. Yoo-hyun hit his chin with a single counterpunch. ¡°Ugh.¡± The big guy ran behind the falling guy. No matter how big he was, he was no match for Kim Tae-soo¡¯s pressure. Yoo-hyun knocked down his center with a low kick timed to his iing attack. At the same time, Yoo-hyun¡¯s hook hit the big guy¡¯s face with a straight punch. ¡°Ugh.¡± The medium guy who ran after him was finished with a back kick. Crash bang. In an instant, the bodyguards who were quite bulky fell down. They all hit vital points and couldn¡¯t even think of getting up. Yoo-hyun turned his head and saw Nam Jong-bu trembling. He snapped his fingers and called him. ¡°Come here.¡± ¡°Me? Yes.¡± Nam Jong-bu quickly came over and Yoo-hyun ordered him. ¡°Kneel down.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Then Nam Jong-bu hesitated. He still didn¡¯t grasp the situation. Yoo-hyun raised his hand and then he knelt down. ¡°Wham.¡± ¡°Yes, yes.¡± Yoo-hyun lowered his posture slightly and grabbed his chin with one hand. He felt the tremor from his thick neck in his hand. Yoo-hyun looked at him and said. ¡°Jong-bu, let¡¯s make one promise.¡± ¡°Just say it.¡± ¡°Hey, let¡¯s drop the honorifics and talkfortably between us.¡± Nam Jong-bu stuttered in fear at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°Yes. Oh, okay.¡± ¡°Kid, you listen well to this kind of thing.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun patted Nam Jong-bu¡¯s cheek and smiled. Then he whispered to him. ¡°It¡¯s a secret that I came from the future.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± ¡°But I¡¯ll give you one important piece of information instead.¡± ¡°What, what is it?¡± Nam Jong-bu asked and Yoo-hyun threw a question at him. ¡°You¡¯re nning to push away the Yongsan mansion vigend, right?¡± ¡°Huh.¡± Nam Jong-bu shrugged his shoulders at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun whispered to him, hitting the nail on the head. ¡°I know everything. But don¡¯t you? You¡¯ll be arrested for what you did.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He looked at him, whose eyelids were fluttering. ¡°And most of thend you own will be taken back soon.¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s nonsense.¡± ¡°The pro-Japanesew will be revised soon. Don¡¯t believe me if you don¡¯t want to.¡± Nam Jong-bu¡¯s hands shook at Yoo-hyun¡¯s blunt words. What would he choose in the future? The more he had, the more he feared. He had a narrow personality and had few options. That was his intention when he said those words. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun lifted his chin. His toad-like face was mixed with confusion. He had to wrap it up here. Yoo-hyun red at him and said. ¡°And I know your next move too.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯ll try to chase me again after eating shit.¡± ¡°No, no. I won¡¯t.¡± Nam Jong-bu denied desperately, but Yoo-hyun snorted. ¡°No. You¡¯re right. You¡¯re a trash who doesn¡¯t know how to repent.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m not. I¡¯m really¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re lying.¡± Nam Jong-bu shook his head vigorously with a terrified face. Yoo-hyun took out a bundle of money from the apple box next to him. Then he pped his cheek with it. Thwack. ¡°Ouch.¡± Nam Jong-bu¡¯s neck twisted and saliva sshed everywhere. Yoo-hyun smiled at that moment. ¡°Now I know why you hit me with money.¡± ¡°No, no. I didn¡¯t¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s hit you some more. It¡¯s not enough.¡± Thwack. Thwack. Thwack. ¡°Ahhhh.¡± Yoo-hyun hit Nam Jong-bu¡¯s cheek several more times with the bundle of money. It wasn¡¯t enough considering his past debt. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and looked down at him, whose cheek was swollen. ¡°Oh, sorry. I forgot one thing.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun took a stance and Nam Jong-bu¡¯s eyes widened as he touched his cheek with both hands. Yoo-hyun threw the bundle of money at his face with old feelings. Thwack. Parararak. The bundle of money that hit his face flew everywhere. ¡°Ugh.¡± His nose bled as if he was hit hard. He couldn¡¯t even scream properly. He was afraid he would get hit more if he did. He had a good sense of it because he had been hit before. Yoo-hyun chuckled and waved a bill in his hand. ¡°Oh, I¡¯ll take this one. I need to pay for the taxi.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Nam Jong-bu was stunned and silent. It was the moment when his bullying came back to him. Yoo-hyun tapped Nam Jong-bu¡¯s head with the bill as he knelt down and said. ¡°Bastard. You should use public transportation too. You¡¯re sozy that you only gain fat.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He left the office after giving him sincere advice. Creak. It was the moment when the office door was about to close. Nam Jong-bu¡¯s scream burst out. ¡°Ahhhhhh.¡± Bang. Yoo-hyun opened the door again and he shut his mouth as if he was dead. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Trash.¡± Yoo-hyun lifted one corner of his mouth and warned him again. ¡°And remember this. You don¡¯t have much time left before you¡¯re arrested.¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was no sound for a while even after he closed the door this time. Thud. Thud. Yoo-hyun¡¯s footsteps down the stairs were light like the bill he was holding. It was the day after Yoo-hyun met Nam Jong-bu. Rumors about Yoo-hyun spread quickly in the Ulsan factory. His name even came up in other departments. The men gathered in the break room of Ulsan 3rd factory shared their eyewitness ounts of yesterday. ¡°You know Han Yu-hyun from 4th department, right? He¡¯s something¡­¡± ¡°I heard too. He¡¯s from a gangster family, they say.¡± ¡°It was a mess in 4th department because of him.¡± ¡°What is this, two peas in a pod?¡± They all hadplicated heads. The module factory was the same. The female employees were talking about Yoo-hyun from morning till night. Jo Yoo-jung, who knew some of Yoo-hyun¡¯s story, listened to her junior¡¯s words. ¡°Oh, oh. Sister, did you hear? Yoo-hyun is something¡­¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not like that. I heard he was good at fighting from before.¡± ¡°Really?¡± She corrected the wrong information based on Jo Mi-ran¡¯s story. Then she added some flesh to it. ¡°Actually, Yoo-hyun in Seoul¡­¡± ¡°Huh.¡± The female employees were shocked by the drama-like gossip and the action movie-like story. It was also the case in the circuit 4th team next to them. The men in the corner of the office whispered about Yoo-hyun who came on dispatch. ¡°He beat up seven thugs at once in Seoul, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not the end of it. It was a mess in Hanseong Tower too.¡± ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°Well, he even pped the sales team leader.¡± ¡°Team leader or not, he¡¯s nothing. He¡¯s a psycho.¡± In the middle of talking, one man got up and bowed his head. ¡°Team leader, hello.¡± ¡°Oh, oh¡­¡± Kang In-hwan, the senior engineer who received the greeting, had a flushed face. He had heard all the previous stories. He was one of the people who witnessed Yoo-hyun at the front gate. Chapter 235: Chapter 235: Chapter 235 The rumor had spread to the product development team as well. That was why the team members had gathered in the conference room. The team leader was absent. Senior Maeng Gi-yong asked cautiously. ¡°Is it true, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Senior Maeng, why are you suddenly calling me with an honorific?¡± ¡°Huh? It¡¯s a bit intimidating.¡± Yoo-hyun said, scratching the back of his head. Yoo-hyun shook his head in disbelief. ¡°Don¡¯t be ridiculous. He¡¯s just a friend of mine.¡± ¡°Just a friend who can mobilize gangsters?¡± ¡°He¡¯s not a gangster. He¡¯s just a guy who likes to work out.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± Yoo-hyun denied it, and Chief Lee Jin-mok joined in. ¡°Then what about the limousine?¡± ¡°He¡¯s just a guy who likes to show off.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chief Lee Jin-mok was speechless. Senior Maeng Gi-yong looked at Yoo-hyun and said. ¡°I¡¯ll take your word for it. He won¡¯t do anything to us, right?¡± ¡°Please stop saying nonsense.¡± As he said that, Senior Min Su-jin, who was next to him, covered her mouth andughed. ¡°Pfft.¡± ¡°Kkkkkk.¡± Chief Kim Seon-dong, who was next to her, also shrugged his shoulders. Senior Maeng Gi-yong felt embarrassed and changed the subject. ¡°But why did the team leader suddenly call for a team dinner today?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t we always do that?¡± ¡°No. I think this is the first time since we changed our assignments, probably.¡± ¡°So?¡± Yoo-hyun asked, and Chief Lee Jin-mok answered. ¡°We usually had separate dinners by parts.¡± ¡°Chief Lee is right. Part 2 usually hung out by themselves.¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yong chimed in, and Yoo-hyun nodded and said meaningfully. ¡°It seems like the team leader has something to say.¡± ¡°Really? He doesn¡¯t seem like that kind of person.¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yong tilted his head. He was not the only one. The only person who understood what he meant was Chief Kim Seon-dong, who was here. Yoo-hyun looked at Chief Kim Seon-dong at that moment. He nodded his head with a stiff expression. The day¡¯s work went by normally. Senior Yun Gi-chun seemed to be very busy. But he didn¡¯t seem to have caught any hints yet. He was just angry at Chief Kim Seon-dong¡¯s unusual and impure attitude. Normally, his anger would have been directed at Yoo-hyun, but he was unusually quiet today because of the rumor. Chief Hong Hyuk-su was the same. He had been ring at him until yesterday, but today he had nothing to say. Yoo-hyun watched him and muttered something unnecessary. ¡°I wonder if I should thank Nam Jong-bu for this.¡± It was after the quitting time music yed. The team members packed their things and gathered at the dinner ce in their own ways. The ce they gathered was a famous pork belly restaurant in Ulsan. The atmosphere was awkward as hell. Parts 1 and 2 clearly hung out separately. At the center of that was Chief Hong Hyuk-su of Part 2. He sat in the middle seat and nagged at Senior Kim Ho-geol. ¡°You made us all gather just to eat some pork belly?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a way to see each other like this. Hehe.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s eat quickly and wrap it up.¡± As Senior Kim Ho-geolughed awkwardly, Chief Hong Hyuk-su waved his hand dismissively. The team members were all watching. These remarks lowered the team leader¡¯s authority. He should have retorted something, but Senior Kim Ho-geol didn¡¯t do it. No, he deliberately didn¡¯t do it today. Senior Kim Ho-geol pretended nothing happened and lifted his ss. ¡°Come on, everyone raise your sses.¡± ¡°Yes, team leader. Come on, everyone have a drink.¡± Yoo-hyun answered loudly and pointed at each team member¡¯s ss one by one. Then Chief Hong Hyuk-su and some others reluctantly raised their sses. That¡¯s how the awkward atmosphere continued. The alcohol was quite empty, and they ate a lot of food too. Before they knew it, Chief Hong Hyuk-su and Senior Yun Gi-chun had left their seats. They said they were going to smoke, but they didn¡¯t seem to have any intention ofing back. A few momentster, a text message came to Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone. Beep beep beep beep beep beep beep It was Chief Hong Hyuk-su¡¯s number. -Come to the Hof bar across the street right now. Everyone except the team leader. It wasn¡¯t just Yoo-hyun. All the team members who were at the dinner ce received that text. The Part 2 people looked around. The first one to open his mouth was Senior Go Seong-cheol. ¡°Uh, team leader, my wife is calling me, so I¡¯ll go ahead.¡± ¡°Okay. Go ahead.¡± Then Senior Son Mu-gil and Chief Hwang Seong-ik said. ¡°My kid is sick¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m not feeling well¡­¡± ¡°Okay. I was going to get up anyway. Go ahead.¡± Each time, the team leader let them go without a word. Then the other Part 2 members came up and asked for his permission. Senior Jeong Ah-reum, who had been watching Senior Maeng Gi-yong, also left. Before they knew it, Chief Jeong In-wook of Part 1 was also gone. Senior Kim Ho-geol got up first to see off the team members who were leaving. The ce that had been crowded was empty in an instant. Yoo-hyun recalled his past memories from this series of events. Back then, Chief Hong Hyuk-su had done the same thing. He ignored the team leader and raised his g, and the team members followed him. Hiswork and faction in thepany were too big to ignore in the team. It seemed like nothing had changed from the past, but it wasn¡¯t. Now, unlike then, there were people who stayed behind. Yoo-hyun asked Senior Maeng Gi-yong. ¡°Senior Maeng, aren¡¯t you going?¡± ¡°There¡¯s still alcohol left. Where would I go?¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yongughed and lifted his ss, and Chief Lee Jin-mok also lifted his ss. ¡°Yeah. Let¡¯s drink till the end.¡± Yoo-hyun turned his head and looked at Chief Kim Seon-dong. He smiled faintly and held his ss. Yoo-hyun poured alcohol into Senior Min Su-jin¡¯s empty ss, who was sitting diagonally across from him. Glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug glug ¡°Senior Min, are you okay with not going?¡± ¡°I have to go with them if I want to go. Stop. It¡¯s overflowing.¡± Senior Min Su-jin raised her hand to stop him, and Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. ¡°My heart must be overflowing.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk like that.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll be careful.¡± The other part members turned their eyes to each other at that sight. They were about to have a drink when it happened. tter. The sliding door opened and Chief Kim Ho-geol entered. He sat down and said, as if surprised. ¡°What are you all doing here? Why don¡¯t you go home?¡± ¡°There¡¯s still some alcohol left. How can we leave?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun answered on behalf of the people who were looking around. He filled the ss of Chief Kim Ho-geol, who was silent. Chief Kim Ho-geol looked down at his ss without a word. He looked veryplicated. ¡°Let it go.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m just, a bit drunk.¡± He pretended it was nothing, but Yoo-hyun seemed to know his true feelings. He thought that today might be thest time they all gathered together. He wanted to end it with a smile, but it didn¡¯t go as nned. He felt guilty as a team leader. ng. The sses clinked and a few drinks went down in the heavy atmosphere. Then Chief Kim Ho-geol said something out of the blue to Senior Maeng Gi-yong. ¡°Senior Maeng, you¡¯ve been working very hardtely.¡± ¡°Not at all.¡± The team leader¡¯s words were unexpected, and Senior Maeng Gi-yong straightened his posture. Chief Kim Ho-geol poured out his heart with the help of alcohol. ¡°No. I know you¡¯ve been suffering because I couldn¡¯t make a decision for a while.¡± ¡°That was also part of the process.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to say that. Anyway, thank you.¡± ¡°Thank you, sir.¡± That was the beginning. Chief Kim Ho-geol looked around the team members and spoke in turn. ¡°Senior Min, too¡­¡± ¡°Thank you, sir.¡± They all listened to his specific words of encouragement with proper attitude. It was something they had never seen in the team before. Chief Kim Ho-geol looked at Yoo-hyunst. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s have a drink.¡± Yoo-hyun cut off his hesitating words and handed him a ss. They exchanged sses without saying anything. The team members quietly stepped back and chatted on the side. It was a consideration to give them some time. One drink, two drinks. The sses piled up. Chief Kim Ho-geol looked like he had a lot to say. So much that he didn¡¯t know what to say first. In this case, cooling his head was the answer. Yoo-hyun reached out first. ¡°Do you want to get some fresh air?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do that.¡± Chief Kim Ho-geol readily agreed. Yoo-hyun went out of the restaurant with Chief Kim Ho-geol. There was a small garden and a bench behind the restaurant. They sat side by side there. The wind blew quite warmly. The sound of quiet wind, toilet water flushing, cars passing by in the alleyway were heard. With that sound as background music, Yoo-hyun said one word. ¡°Sir, your words today were good.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°The words that reached out to the team members sincerely.¡± ¡°That¡¯s just, well, something like that.¡± Chief Kim Ho-geol answered awkwardly. Maybe it was a mistake. It was because of various situations and alcohol that made him emotional. But that was the real answer. Yoo-hyun put his thoughts into honest words. ¡°Sir, that¡¯s what office politics is.¡± ¡°What?¡± Looking at his slightly surprised eyes, Yoo-hyun continued his words. ¡°Office politics is looking at your team members at the same eye level.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Not swaying back and forth while watching out for the higher-ups.¡± Whoosh. The wind blew and Chief Kim Ho-geol¡¯s hair fluttered. He clenched his lips and asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°What are you?¡± ¡°A team member.¡± ¡°No, what do you want?¡± ¡°Are you curious?¡± ¡°I¡¯m curious.¡± When Yoo-hyun smiled and asked back, Chief Kim Ho-geol nodded his head. He had thought about Yoo-hyun¡¯s actions for a long time. It would have been strange if he wasn¡¯t curious. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t give him an answer right away, but turned his words slightly. ¡°Sir, what would it look like if the project seeded?¡± ¡°We would probably supply Apple with our panels.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. Apple will choose our panels this year and confirm them next year.¡± ¡°That¡¯s what we wrote in the project n.¡± ¡°Yes. It will happen just like that. And there¡¯s something else that¡¯s not written there.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words piqued Chief Kim Ho-geol¡¯s curiosity. He leaned closer and asked him. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°This panel will change the world in two years.¡± ¡°Change the world?¡± ¡°Yes. It will be so sessful that it will change the world. And you and your team will get the spotlight.¡± ¡°Huh¡­¡± Yoo-hyun smiled at him, who couldn¡¯t close his mouth. ¡°You asked me what I want, right?¡± ¡°I did.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re curious, let¡¯s talk about it then, while smiling.¡± ¡°You¡¯re really something.¡± Chief Kim Ho-geol shook his head as he looked at Yoo-hyun¡¯s smile. He hesitated for a moment and opened his mouth with determination. ¡°I¡¯ll talk to the manager.¡± ¡°Yes. You made a good choice. That¡¯s the right answer when you face it head-on.¡± ¡°But it won¡¯t be easy.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It will work out.¡± ¡°But if it doesn¡¯t¡­¡± Yoo-hyun knew what he was worried about. Even if the fault was obvious, the manager was the leader who was responsible for the department. The mistake of the department member was also his mistake. And it happened to be the time when the group leader and the business director were reced. He didn¡¯t want to expose his ws in front of them. But it was something he had to do. Chapter 236: Chapter 236: Chapter 236 Yoo-hyun spoke to Kim Ho-gul, the senior manager who hesitated to finish his sentence. ¡°Team leader, if it doesn¡¯t work, just use my name.¡± ¡°That won¡¯t do.¡± ¡°No, I have a way.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t tell you right now.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun smiled faintly, and Kim Ho-gul shook his head in frustration. A momentter, Yoo-hyun returned to the dinner table with Kim Ho-gul. There was one more person sitting there who wasn¡¯t there before. It was Jung In-wook, the team leader. Yoo-hyun quickly sat down and filled his empty ss with alcohol. ¡°Team leader Jung, nice to meet you.¡± ¡°Thanks. I appreciate it.¡± ¡°You made a good choice.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Jung In-wook chuckled awkwardly as Yoo-hyun uttered a meaningful remark. Then, Kim Ho-gul, who had taken his seat, raised his ss. ¡°Come on, everyone, let¡¯s have a drink.¡± It was the most cheerful voice he had heard today. ¡°Sure.¡± Maybe that was why. Everyone¡¯s answer was full of energy. ng. The sound of sses clinking was also pleasant. It was a sound that signaled a new start for the advanced product team. The chances of Kim Ho-gul persuading Go Jun-ho, the executive director, were low. But Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t step in himself for a reason. That process was necessary for the team. Instead, Yoo-hyun prepared to correct the direction that went wrong afterwards. The next day, Yoo-hyun checked the news on the portal site after arriving at work. The subprime aftermath brought a severe cold wave, andpanies tightened their belts. As a result, several nts nned in Ulsan lost their investment. The Ulsan mayor, who was facing an election, urgently requested nt investment. Of course, thepanies remained silent. This situation matched Yoo-hyun¡¯s memory. Yoo-hyun nned to use this situation as a reversal card. Yoo-hyun picked up the phone after checking the news. He heard Oh Eun-bi¡¯s lively voice for the first time in a while. -Oh, Yoo-hyun, I¡¯ve been waiting for you. ¡°I was thinking it was time to go to Ulsan.¡± -As expected. I was just about to go. Hahaha. She had no choice but to do so. He calcted the schedule and called her. Yoo-hyun spoke casually. ¡°I knew you would and I¡¯ve been waiting for you in Ulsan.¡± -Come on, I know you¡¯re on assignment there. ¡°Did you do some background research?¡± -I have so many ears to hear from. ¡°I see. Then did you hear this too?¡± -What is it? Is it some special information? Oh Eun-bi jumped at Yoo-hyun¡¯s hint of information. Yoo-hyun dropped some breadcrumbs at an appropriate level. ¡°It¡¯s not that big of a deal, but this time Ilseong¡­¡± -Gasp. Is that the project by Choi Min-yong, the crown prince of Ilseong Electronics? Oh Eun-bi reacted immediately. The news of Choi Min-yong, the executive director of Ilseong Electronics, had a lot of demand. ¡°Yes. It probably is.¡± -I knew it. They said they were investing in Yongin, so that was it. ¡°I don¡¯t know for sure, but it might be simr.¡± -Okay. I got it. I¡¯ll check it out right away. ¡°You¡¯re fast as always.¡± Oh Eun-bi was quite smart. She picked up on the key point from Yoo-hyun¡¯s casual remark. And she also saw the next move ahead of time. She chuckled meaningfully at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. -Hahaha. If I write this, I¡¯m helping you out, right? ¡°That might be true.¡± -Okay. Then you have to support me well in Ulsan. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that. I¡¯m well prepared.¡± -As expected. I¡¯ll contact you when I go down there. ¡°Okay. Take care.¡± Yoo-hyun hung up the phone with a good feeling. Oh Eun-bi was definitely a helpful person. He moved his seat to the hallway and called the next person. If Oh Eun-bi was going toy down some stones to trap the other party, then the person who would answer this call would be the one who would deliver the final blow. After a few rings, Kim Young-gil answered the phone. -Hey, Yoo-hyun, you called at just the right time. ¡°Yes. Did you finish your presentation?¡± -Yeah. You know Director Choi¡¯s style. He ripped them apart with words. ¡°Haha. I just got a text from Park Daeri.¡± -That kid was acting naive, but he keeps in touch with you well. Park Seung-woo¡¯s text said that they did well in the first round of the innovation nning contest. He even added that he guessed they were first. He didn¡¯t trust himpletely because he wasn¡¯t very sharp. But listening to Kim Young-gil, it seemed like the result wasn¡¯t bad. Yoo-hyun chuckled and got to the point. ¡°Then you have to help me out now.¡± -Of course. Just tell me. ¡°You know about our project, right? The one we¡¯re reporting to the group leader?¡± -Yeah. But the date hasn¡¯t been set yet, has it? Yoo-hyun quickly answered Kim Young-gil¡¯s question. ¡°It will be soon.¡± -Then what? ¡°Then¡­¡± Kim Young-gil listened to Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and readily agreed. -Of course I have to do that much. ¡°Thank you.¡± -No, you¡¯re working harder. Is that all I have to do? ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll prepare the rest here.¡± -Okay. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll send you the organized data from time to time. Yoo-hyun smiled at Kim Young-gil¡¯s words. He expected to receive an email from him every day, even without looking. That¡¯s how meticulous Kim Young-gil was. ¡°I appreciate it if you do that.¡± -Will I see you soon? ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll see you in good shape.¡± He hadn¡¯t been away for long, but he was looking forward to seeing him again. By then, Kim Young-gil would be able to see the changed advanced product team. How would he react? He couldn¡¯t wait for that moment. It was when Yoo-hyun finished his call and returned to his seat. He received a call from his friend Ha Jun-seok. He wasn¡¯t the type to call at this time, so Yoo-hyun answered the phone right away. But he heard his cheerful voice right away. -Yoo-hyun. It¡¯s done. ¡°What is?¡± -Nam Jong-bu, that bastard, decided to build an officetel. ¡°Really? That¡¯s good.¡± Yoo-hyun snorted as soon as he heard his words. He had scratched his pride a little by saying he didn¡¯t have the money to get the officetel contract, and he made a decision right away. It was funny how simple and frog-like Nam Jong-bu was. His simplicity and spirit weremendable. Ha Jun-seok wondered if Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer was too short. -Yoo-hyun, you know that bastard better than me. Aren¡¯t you surprised? ¡°Well, I guess he changed his mind.¡± -No. That rich bastard¡­ No, he¡¯s a president now. ¡°Just call him a rich bastard.¡± Yoo-hyun corrected him when he tried to change his words. He was still a rich bastard until his mind waspletely fixed. Ha Jun-seok chuckled to himself for a moment and said. -Yeah, yeah. Anyway, thanks. ¡°What did I do?¡± -Just. Thank you for everything. ¡°You¡¯re funny. Did you get a bonus or something?¡± -I did. It¡¯s a pretty big project. He spat out a confident voice when Yoo-hyun asked. There was no sign of his previous timid voice. He also showed some generosity to meet Yoo-hyun¡¯s demand. ¡°Then buy me some food with that.¡± -I¡¯ll buy alcohol. And with liquor. ¡°You¡¯re getting corrupted by hanging out with that rich bastard.¡± -Hehehe. Okay. I¡¯ll hang up. Yoo-hyun ended the call with Ha Jun-seok and returned to his seat. Things were going smoothly one by one. A smile formed on his lips. While Yoo-hyun was preparing for everything, Kim Ho-gul gathered his courage and met Go Jun-ho, the executive director. The result was obvious without seeing it. It was because he received a message from Joo Yoon-ha. -The director told me toe at 4 o¡¯clock. But he doesn¡¯t look very happy. -Yes. I understand. Thank you. As soon as Yoo-hyun replied, Kim Ho-gul, who had finished the meeting, came over. He looked quite exhausted. He nodded his head in resignation with a stiff expression. It was an action that confirmed that it didn¡¯t go well. But Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up with a smile. Then Kim Ho-gul said with a bewildered expression. ¡°Really, what are you going to do?¡± ¡°I have to see the director first.¡± ¡°He¡¯s so stubborn that I had no choice but to mention your name.¡± ¡°You did well.¡± ¡°But do you really have an alternative?¡± Kim Ho-gul looked doubtful as he saw Yoo-hyun¡¯s calm demeanor. He couldn¡¯t figure out what Yoo-hyun was going to do. It wasn¡¯t something he could understand by listening. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and reassured him. ¡°Yes. Don¡¯t worry.¡± ¡°Sigh¡­ I really don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°Please review the backup n I uploaded for now.¡± ¡°I already checked it. I think there¡¯s no other way.¡± Kim Ho-gul did his best. Now it was Yoo-hyun¡¯s turn to finish it off. Yoo-hyun bowed and said, ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll make sure that happens. Then I¡¯ll be back.¡± The reason why Go Jun-ho called Yoo-hyun was obvious. He had already decided on the answer and wanted to persuade him afterwards. If it were someone else, he wouldn¡¯t have cared so much, but Yoo-hyun was an assigned staff member. He had the potential to make a big deal out of anything, so he needed to calm him down in advance. Yoo-hyun knew this fact very well. That¡¯s why he could also predict what he would say. A short whileter, in the director¡¯s office, Go Jun-ho faced Yoo-hyun and said exactly what he expected: ¡°I heard from Kim team leader. You¡¯re involved in this, right?¡± ¡°Yes. I unintentionally found out something wrong.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯d appreciate it if you stayed quiet until the matter was settled. This is our department¡¯s business.¡± ¡°No. I want you to make a quick decision.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head and Go Jun-ho¡¯s face turned red. ¡°What did you say?¡± He looked very different from his previous smiley face. He was clearly annoyed. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t say it thoughtlessly. He chose the fastest way to move him. In the end, what moved people was not recognition, but reality. He faced that fact and opened his mouth. ¡°Director, I¡¯m very grateful for what you¡¯ve done for me.¡± ¡°So you¡¯re trying to climb up like this?¡± ¡°No. That¡¯s why I don¡¯t want you to get hurt.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± Yoo-hyun spoke bluntly to Go Jun-ho, who frowned. ¡°As you may have heard, this incident happened before you came.¡± ¡°So?¡± ¡°But if the matter drags on and causes more problems, it will be your responsibility.¡± ¡°I know. But if the investigation team gets involved, it will get bigger.¡± Go Jun-ho was afraid as expected. He didn¡¯t want to go down any further after being demoted to the fourth department. That was a natural psychology for anyone. Yoo-hyun used his psychology against him. ¡°There may be. But there¡¯s something you need to know.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Rumors are hard to catch. What if someone reports it to the group ethicsmittee?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± As Go Jun-ho pondered, Yoo-hyun threw the key point. ¡°Then you might really get hurt. For failing to control your subordinates.¡± ¡°That could happen.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t just shake him up. Chapter 237: Chapter 237: Chapter 237 He had prepared a suitable alternative. ¡°Yes. It would be better if you held the knife handle, sir. That¡¯s what Team Leader Kim thought and told you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± But even so, Vice President Go Jun-ho looked thoughtful. He was quick at calctions and he understood what Yoo-hyun was saying. There was a reason why he couldn¡¯t make a decision easily and he couldn¡¯t open his mouth. Yoo-hyun knew that reason well. So he brought out the second n to move Vice President Go Jun-ho. ¡°I know what you are worried about, sir.¡± ¡°Tell me.¡± When Yoo-hyun pressed him, he opened his mouth that was tightly closed. There was still anger on his face. ¡°Are you worried that this incident will affect the project?¡± ¡°I heard the backup n from Team Leader Kim. Yeah, it could work if it goes well. But that¡¯s not the problem.¡± ¡°No. That¡¯s not what I mean.¡± ¡°Then what is it?¡± ¡°I¡¯m talking about the group leader and the business director.¡± ¡°Huh.¡± Vice President Go Jun-ho¡¯s eyes shook at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t miss the timing and went in without hesitation. ¡°I know that the project evaluation was not good at thest report.¡± ¡°How do you know? I didn¡¯t tell you.¡± ¡°Neither of them are positive about Apple Business.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun hit the mark and his expression hardened. Yoo-hyun went one step further. ¡°But if a key person leaves at this point, they will see it more negatively.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. That¡¯s why I wanted to postpone it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not a problem that can be solved by doing that, sir. You know that better than anyone.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no alternative, is there? No alternative.¡± ¡°No. There is one.¡± Yoo-hyun spoke firmly to Vice President Go Jun-ho who was silent. His voice tone changed suddenly and he looked up. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°I know that the group leader asked you to report again.¡± ¡°So?¡± ¡°This time, I¡¯ll take care of the report from our nning team.¡± ¡°You?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no senior who can do better than me.¡± Yoo-hyun confidently answered Vice President Go Jun-ho¡¯s question. But Vice President Go Jun-ho had already made up his mind. ¡°It¡¯s not easy. If something goes wrong, it will be impossible.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ll make sure it works.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not something that can be done by just deciding to do it.¡± Yoo-hyun was confident that he could make it work. But now was not the time to exin things that hadn¡¯t happened yet. The longer the conversation went on, the more useless arguments would pile up. He needed to pull out his sword here. Yoo-hyun went for it strongly. ¡°If I can¡¯t get it through this time, I¡¯ll resign.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°I¡¯m prepared to do that, sir.¡± ¡°You crazy¡­¡± Vice President Go Jun-ho looked at Yoo-hyun with a dumbfounded expression. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t back down and scratched his pride. ¡°Now, sir, show your will too.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You have nothing to lose, right?¡± It wasn¡¯t because Yoo-hyun pushed him that he moved. As he hadid the groundwork today, he had nothing to lose. He had to report to the group leader anyway, and no matter what he did, the chances of sess were low. It wasn¡¯t that he trusted the employee¡¯s spirit, but that this direction was right in terms of calction. That was why Vice President Go Jun-ho looked more troubled than angry. Seeing him, Yoo-hyun drove in a nail. ¡°Sir, please clean up this corruption case neatly. I¡¯ll really make it work.¡± ¡°Do you really think it¡¯s possible?¡± ¡°Yes. Of course. And in the end, the ball is yours, sir.¡± Vice President Go Jun-ho sighed and looked at Yoo-hyun. His eyes were very fierce. ¡°Resignation letter, I¡¯ll take it.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll prepare it for you.¡± Yoo-hyun faced him head-on without backing down. For a moment, their eyes crossed fiercely. The group had an ethicsmittee and each subsidiary had an investigation team under it. Hanseong Electronics was no exception. There were separate investigation teams for each business unit. Their main task was to resolve grievances that came up from the organization. Usually they moved by voluntary personal reports or externalpany reports. It was unusual for a person in charge to call them directly. Was that why? The investigation team in charge of LCD business unit moved as a whole. He could hear the news from Jung Hyun-woo early the next morning. After running for a while and sweating, he sat on a bench and said to Yoo-hyun next to him. ¡°Hyung, I think our team leader is going to the 4th factory today.¡± ¡°Why? Do you have someone to greet?¡± Jung Hyun-woo was in the mobile development nning team, an organization that supported each person in charge. Maybe that¡¯s why he had a lot of sources. Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and asked. ¡°I heard the investigation team ising down.¡± ¡°It must be at least a team leader level if the team leader is moving.¡± ¡°Yes. Probably. But be careful.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Jung Hyun-woo shook his shoulders and made a fuss at Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. ¡°They¡¯re really brutal.¡± ¡°Have you seen them?¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t seen a team leader level, butst time there was a 1st ss assault case¡­¡± Jung Hyun-woo bbered about all kinds of incidents and idents. The Ulsan factory was a bit closed, so there were a lot of minor problems. He wanted to listen more, but it was time, so Yoo-hyun got up from his seat. ¡°Thanks for telling me interesting stories.¡± ¡°I can do this for you anytime.¡± Jung Hyun-woo smiled brightly at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He was always a friendly junior and brother. ¡°Shall we run again?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded and Jung Hyun-woo shouted loudly. He could feel the restless atmosphere from the morningmute. It seemed that the investigation team had already arrived. Yoo-hyun put his bag down on his seat and looked around. Kim Seon-dong¡¯s seat, who always came early, was empty. Yoo-hyun greeted Maeng Gi-yong senior and asked him. ¡°Hello, senior.¡± ¡°Oh, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Where is Kim senior?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. His bag was there when I came.¡± ¡°I see.¡± He probably got called by the investigation team. Yoo-hyun nodded and Maeng Gi-yong senior asked him. ¡°Did you check your email yet?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°All the conference rooms are off-limits today. We can¡¯t have a meeting in the afternoon.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I saw the windows of the conference rooms were all blocked when I came.¡± Maeng Gi-yong senior looked puzzled as he heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. ¡°Why is that? I don¡¯t think they had a meeting in charge this morning either.¡± Then Lee Jin-mok senior cut in. ¡°Maeng senior, where are the team leader and Jung manager then?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. They¡¯re both missing. They seemed to havee to work though¡­¡± Maeng Gi-yong senior shrugged his head. ¡°That¡¯s weird.¡± Lee Jin-mok senior was also curious. It wasn¡¯t just the two of them. No one in the team had any idea what was going on right now. It was an unprecedented situation that the investigation team department moved as a whole. The purchasing team leader was summoned and the equipmentpany people were called. All this happened in half a day. No matter how quietly they handled things, rumors couldn¡¯t be avoided. Everyone was talking about it wherever they went. It was the same on the rooftop where there were few people. Maeng Gi-yong senior, who was standing next to Yoo-hyun on the railing, listened to the sound from the side. The two men were talking loudly, even mentioning names. ¡°Well, from the pre-product team, Manager Hong¡­¡± ¡°They said he took more than 200 million won, right?¡± ¡°No wonder. He always went to room salons and stuff.¡± ¡°Yoon Gi-choon senior was also in on it. Kim Seon-dong senior was the only one who got used.¡± ¡°Tsk tsk. Why did he put up with that? Geez.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Maeng Gi-yong senior looked at the sky without a word. His expression looked veryplicated. He was silent for a long time and then said abruptly. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you were right.¡± ¡°About what?¡± ¡°You said there was something between Yoon senior and Seon-dong, right?¡± ¡°Yes. I did.¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t I know? I was always next to him¡­¡± Maeng Gi-yong senior didn¡¯t ask Yoo-hyun for details. He just muttered with a guilty expression. Yoo-hyun listened quietly because he knew they were close friends. After licking his lips for a while, he opened his mouth. ¡°He must have had a hard time.¡± ¡°Kim senior is a strong person.¡± ¡°I know. He¡¯s smart and good at work. I got a lot of help from him too.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not what I mean. He overcame it by himself.¡± Yoo-hyun spoke calmly and Maeng Gi-yong senior turned his head. ¡°How do you know that?¡± His eyes were slightly wet as he asked. Yoo-hyun looked at his eyes and told him exactly what he had seen from Kim Seon-dong senior a while ago. ¡°I saw him stand up to Yoon senior.¡± ¡°Seon-dong?¡± ¡°Yes. He didn¡¯t give in.¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t he tell me?¡± Maeng Gi-yong seniorughed bitterly at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun added the reason. ¡°He probably didn¡¯t want to worry you, senior.¡± ¡°Thanks for telling me that.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°No. Just¡­¡± Maeng Gi-yong senior stopped talking and shook his head. Then he turned around and said. His expression looked much lighter. ¡°Let¡¯s go now. Seon-dong should be out by now.¡± ¡°Yes, senior.¡± Yoo-hyun answered quickly. As Yoo-hyun and Maeng Gi-yong senior came down to the second floor, it happened. They saw Hong Hyuk-soo manager¡¯s face passing by the hallway. He screamed at the man who was holding his arm next to him. ¡°I¡¯m telling you, I really didn¡¯t know.¡± ¡°Juste upstairs and talk.¡± The man in a suit answered stiffly. Then Yoon Gi-choon senior followed him. There was also a man in a suit next to him. Yoon Gi-choon senior cried out as if he was wronged. ¡°I just did what Manager Hong told me to do. I didn¡¯t get anything either.¡± At that sound, Hong Hyuk-soo manager turned around and scolded him. ¡°Hey. Yoon Gi-choon. You did it too.¡± ¡°No. Manager Hong did it all. He forced me to do it.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? You took the money too.¡± ¡°I never did that.¡± The two men made a fuss and a middle-aged man who came behind them shouted loudly. He was short but his eyes were very sharp. ¡°Stop it. What are you so proud of making such a noise?¡± ¡°¡­¡± His voice was so powerful that the two men quieted down at once. He had charisma. Yoo-hyun intuitively knew that he was the investigation team leader. As he appeared, the men in suits dragged Hong Hyuk-soo manager and Yoon Gi-choon senior down. He didn¡¯t know where they went. But he knew they wouldn¡¯te back easily. Watching them, Maeng Gi-yong senior clicked his tongue. ¡°The atmosphere is no joke.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded too. That was all. He didn¡¯t need to care anymore. As he walked, Yoo-hyun said discreetly. ¡°Maeng senior, I have somewhere to go for a moment.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll go ahead and talk to Seon-dong.¡± ¡°Yes. Kim senior likes the rooftop. And the vending machine coffee too.¡± ¡°Really? That¡¯s surprising.¡± ¡°I found out by chance. I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± Yoo-hyun said politely and bowed. He turned around and Maeng Gi-yong senior muttered. ¡°Nice guy.¡± His eyes were full of affection. Chapter 238: Chapter 238: Chapter 238 Yoo-hyun headed to the office of his supervisor. Of course, he had no intention of meeting Go Junho, the director who was in a hectic situation right now. Instead, he looked for Ju Yoonha, the secretary in charge. Thud. Yoo-hyun ced a can of soda he bought from the cafeteria on her desk. She looked at him with a startled expression and said, ¡°Yoo-hyun, you don¡¯t have to do this for me.¡± ¡°I feel like I¡¯m always taking from you.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°Thank you for your help.¡± She scratched her head as if embarrassed and asked. ¡°Oh, did you hear about it?¡± ¡°About what?¡± ¡°I overheard the director and the client talking earlier¡­¡± It seemed that the leader of the investigation team had reported the progress to Go Junho. The content was as Yoo-hyun expected. There were other people involved, but it didn¡¯t seem to be a big blow. It was a big deal that only Hong Hyuksu and Yun Gichun were embezzling money. Of course, Go Junho¡¯s influence also yed a role. Yoo-hyun pointed out that part and said, ¡°The director covered for us.¡± ¡°Yes, it seems so. I guess he has to work with us anyway.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Ju Yoonha nodded as if she agreed with him. ¡°Yes, he has a surprisingly refreshing side.¡± ¡°He¡¯s a good person.¡± ¡°Not really.¡± Ju Yoonha shook her head right away. She had some grievances from being treated harshly by Go Junho. ¡°Yes, he has a fiery temper too.¡± ¡°Very much so. Haha.¡± When Yoo-hyun hit the nail on the head, sheughed. ¡°You¡¯re working hard.¡± ¡°But thanks to you, I feel energized.¡± ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll buy you more drinks in the future.¡± Ju Yoonha smiled brightly at Yoo-hyun¡¯s easygoing manner. It wasn¡¯t a long meeting, but they felt trust in each other¡¯s eyes. After saying goodbye to Ju Yoonha, Yoo-hyun passed by the office of his supervisor. Through the window gap, he saw Go Junho sitting at his desk with his head in his hands. He looked like he was in deep thought. It wasn¡¯t easy, this process. Now that he had blown it up, he had to take responsibility for finishing it as the leader. Yoo-hyun was watching him for a moment. Go Junho, who was in the office, lifted his head. For a moment, their eyes met. Yoo-hyun straightened up his posture and greeted him. He was grateful to him for keeping his promise right away. ¡®Thank you.¡¯ In the past, Yoo-hyun remembered him as a bad person who stole the performance of the fourth division. But looking back, he was just an ordinary office worker who wantedpensation. It was unreasonable to me him for his ambition for performance. At least he didn¡¯t do anything vile. When Yoo-hyun lifted his head, he waved his hand with a blunt face. It was a sign for him to go ahead. Yoo-hyun turned around without hesitation. Now it was Yoo-hyun¡¯s turn to keep his promise. ¡°I¡¯ll show you soon.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes sparkled. There were days when thepany left early as a group. Usually it was the day before a holiday break. Today was added to that list. When the regr leave notification rang, Kim Hogul, the senior manager, told his team members, ¡°The director ordered us to go home early today.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± But the team members¡¯ faces weren¡¯t very bright. They were all shaken by the chaotic atmosphere today. Maeng Giyong, the senior who was packing up his stuff, asked Yoo-hyun, ¡°Do you want to have a drink today?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll pass today. I have something to think about.¡± Yoo-hyun backed off because he thought it would be better to give them some space in this situation. Maeng Giyong patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder and nodded his head. ¡°I guess so. It must be hard. Then I¡¯ll drink with Seondong today.¡± ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s drink together next time.¡± Yoo-hyun showed him a smile and went outside. It wasn¡¯t just because he wanted to be considerate of them two. He had something to check to clear up the matter that came up before his eyes. Buzzing. The shuttle bus was packed with people from the fourth division leaving at the same time. Luckily he came out on time, or Yoo-hyun would have had to stand too. He thought of Go Junho who was left alone in the office as he watched the scene. What was he thinking as he sent everyone else first? He knew the leader¡¯s worries better than anyone else and felt sorry for him. He was so absorbed in his thoughts that he arrived at his destination before he knew it. He got off the bus and walked toward his home. His phone rang and he looked at it. His father¡¯s number was on the screen. He hadn¡¯t contacted him for a few days, so Yoo-hyun answered the phone with a happy voice. ¡°Yes, dad.¡± -Are you doing well? ¡°Of course. How are you?¡± -I¡¯m fine, I guess. I just feel like I haven¡¯t paid attention to youtely. ¡°What do you mean? I¡¯m doing fine.¡± -I know how hard it is to work abroad. He answered cheerfully, but his father¡¯s voice was full of worry. He was about to keep his feet in the water, but Yoo-hyun decided to reveal a little bit of his situation. ¡°There was a little trouble. It wasn¡¯t easy.¡± -Of course. It¡¯s not easy to adapt to a new environment. ¡°That¡¯s right. But it¡¯s all settled now.¡± -Really? You must have some good people there. Yoo-hyun replied politely to his father¡¯s words. ¡°Yes, there are many smart and hardworking people here.¡± -Haha. That¡¯s good. Yeah. Just take care of those good people, not the bad ones. ¡°I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± His father finallyughed. As always, his father gave him enlightenment with his casual words. He felt his father¡¯s presence more than ever. He thanked him and asked about his well-being. ¡°Dad, how¡¯s your business?¡± -Why? Is your mom worried again? ¡°No, no. It¡¯s not that.¡± -Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m trying to be careful not to make any mistakes. ¡°Yes, I trust you. Even if it doesn¡¯t work out, you have mom.¡± Yoo-hyun joked a little with him. But his father¡¯s answer was very serious. -She¡¯s doing better these days. She¡¯s even expanding her business. ¡°Do you sound jealous?¡± -How could I be? ¡°Are youpeting with Mom by any chance?¡± -Hmm. Are you going toe up once? Yoo-hyun asked teasingly, suppressing hisughter, as his father coughed and changed the subject. He could almost picture his father¡¯s flustered expression over the phone. ¡°I was nning to go soon anyway.¡± -Okay. Let¡¯s have a drink then. ¡°Yes, Dad. Go inside.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders after hanging up the phone. ¡°Dad is really something. Haha.¡± As he got closer to his father, he discovered new sides of him. He enjoyed the process of getting to know him better. ng. It was when Yoo-hyun arrived home and opened the door. The screen of another phone on the sofa flickered. It was a phone that he temporarily activated for Nam Jongbu. Yoo-hyun spat out a chuckle as he saw Nam Jongbu¡¯s call history. ¡°What is he calling me for so much?¡± Swoosh. He threw the phone back on the sofa. Now was not the time to joke around with Nam Jongbu. Yoo-hyun washed up briefly and sat down at his desk, turning on hisputer. He thought about his uing tasks as he looked at the flickering monitor screen. He had about two weeks left until the report to the group leader. It was not an exact schedule, but Yoo-hyun¡¯s estimate. He had to present a card that would convince him by then. It was not just a condition to maintain the project. He had to get full support from him. The possibility of sess in the current state? Even if the pre-product team and Kim Younggil, the section chief, followed Yoo-hyun¡¯s will, it was less than 50 percent. It was not because of theirck of ability. It was because there were political factors involved in thepany. He needed topletely overturn this part. Ding. As soon as the monitor screen came on, Yoo-hyun immediately essed the news section of the portal site. A fresh news article just came up. It had a fairly usible story. The OLED factory that they were building in Yongin was secondary. The main point was why Choi Minyong, the executive director and crown prince, was pushing for OLED. The story was led in such a way that it was bound to arouse interest. As he was thinking that, his phone rang. Speaking of the devil, it was a message from Oh Eunbi, the reporter who wrote the news article. -Yoo-hyun, I posted the article. Give me some feedback when you have time. Yoo-hyun smiled and replied right away. -It¡¯s very good. Well done. It was not an emptypliment. This seemingly irrelevant news would overturn the politicalndscape of Hanseong Electronics¡¯ LCD division. In the end, things were moving in the direction of making the possibility 100 percent. A thick smile formed on Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips. The next morning. There were two empty seats in the office: Hong Hyuksu, the manager, and Yun Gichun, the senior engineer. Even though there was no disciplinary announcement yet, everyone knew where they were. Go Junho, the senior executive director, had a lot to do with it. -Regarding the unpleasant incident that urred in our department recently, He sent an email to all staff memberste at night. It was a long message about the equipmentpany corruption case that happened this time. He mentioned the details of the incident and urged them to prevent recurrence. -As hard as it is after rain, I hope we can be a better 4th department by taking this opportunity as a lesson. He added a strong will at the end of the line. He had never stepped up like this since he took over. That¡¯s why a single email meant a lot to the members. Thanks to that, the team members, especially those from part 2, were less shaken than before. But they couldn¡¯t be satisfied with this level. They had to move faster to suppress the chaotic atmosphere and produce results. Kim Hogul, the team leader, seemed to know Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind as he called for a meeting. That afternoon. All team members gathered in the conference room on the second floor. The team leader sat at the head of a long rectangr table and part 1 and 2 were on either side of him. Only two people were missing, but part 2 felt empty. Hong Hyuksu and Yun Gichun had a lot of presence. There was also an inevitable gap. Kim Hogul opened his mouth in silence. ¡°You all know what happened.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°There are a lot of things we need to sort out because Hong Hyuksu and Yun Gichun are gone.¡± His eyes were determined as he spoke calmly. He turned his head to the right as soon as his words fell. ¡°First, Go Seongcheol, senior engineer.¡± ¡°Yes, team leader.¡± Go Seongcheol, the senior engineer and the oldest member of part 2, bowed his head. He was a person with thick double eyelids and big ears, and he was quiet under Yun Gichun¡¯s shadow. Kim Hogul gave him a heavy responsibility. ¡°Please take care of part 2 leader for a while.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± ¡°It won¡¯t be easy. You must be busy without any handover.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡± He seemed to have already discussed it, as he agreed to the proposal without hesitation. The other part 2 members didn¡¯t seem to have anyints either. Kim Hogul nodded and continued. ¡°Okay. And from now on¡­¡± It was about the overall matters to reorganize the team. He conveyed his will through his words that did not waver. Chapter 239: Chapter 239: Chapter 239 Kim Ho-geol, the senior engineer who had been talking for a long time, paused to adjust his tempo. Then he looked at Yoo-hyun and said. ¡°Yoo-hyun, do you have the data for the remaining schedule?¡± ¡°Yes, team leader.¡± ¡°Show it to us.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Since he had been asked in advance, Yoo-hyun did not hesitate to disy the schedule on the screen. It contained the changes from the detailed schedule that had been sharedst time. Yoo-hyun raised his voice to pass the baton to Kim Ho-geol. ¡°This is the new schedule with the modifications from each manager and the newly added items.¡± ¡°It would be better to share and finalize it here, right?¡± ¡°Yes. I think it would be better to sort it out at once.¡± ¡°Then, Yoo-hyun, you go ahead.¡± Kim Ho-geol asked Yoo-hyun to do it. Surprised, Yoo-hyun asked again. ¡°It¡¯s the same as what you checked, team leader.¡± ¡°I know.¡± ¡°Then wouldn¡¯t it be better for you to do it yourself?¡± At this time when the team was starting anew, the team leader needed to step up to show his leadership. It was timely to show his driving force by coordinating and adjusting the whole schedule here. It was also good for him to control the team members by doing it himself. But Kim Ho-geol shook his head. ¡°No. It¡¯s better for Yoo-hyun to do it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Then he gave Yoo-hyun some encouragement. ¡°Now, Yoo-hyun will sort out the schedule. Speak freely, but respect each other. Got it?¡± ¡°Yes, team leader.¡± As Kim Ho-geol emphasized his words, the team members also answered immediately. Since the atmosphere was created, he couldn¡¯t back out anymore. Yoo-hyun was not a person who hesitated in this situation. Yoo-hyun quickly briefed the current situation. ¡°The key point of the current schedule is the report to the group leader¡­¡± It was something that had already been mentioned by the manager and the team leader. However, there was something missing here. The new second part leader, Go Seong-cheol, senior engineer, pinpointed the core issue. ¡°Yoo-hyun, I get that, but there is no concrete n.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll tell you what we need to convince the group leader. Here¡¯s the list.¡± Yoo-hyun answered immediately and disyed the list items. -Solutions to ovee reliability issues of LTPS panels. -Solutions to improve screen stains and brightness unevenness issues. -Liquid crystal coating method change proposal. -Demo of ultra-high resolution panel. ¡­ The solutions to improve the current panel¡¯s problems were mainly included. This was something that could not be shown physically right away. Inevitably, he had to show the direction of improvement through data. But among them, there was a different kind of proposal. It was a demo of an ultra-high resolution panel. As it was a sensitive issue, Go Seong-cheol¡¯s objection came in right away. ¡°If it goes as nned, there are less than two weeks left. How are you going to do a demo?¡± As Son Mu-gil, senior engineer sitting next to him, agreed with him. ¡°Go senior engineer is right. The panel design is not even finished yet.¡± The final target of ultra-high resolution panel was 3.5 inches in size and DVGA (960¡Á640) resolution. This was four times higher than the resolution of Apple Phone 1 and 2 panels, which was HVGA (480¡Á320). There were many technical difficulties because of this, so it was still in the early stages of development. Their questions stemmed from here. Yoo-hyun answered right away. ¡°We n to use a 1.8-inch test panel that is currently undergoing reliability verification.¡± ¡°How?¡± As Go Seong-cheol asked, Yoo-hyun turned the page and showed him an alternative. As soon as he prepared screen appeared, Yoo-hyun¡¯s exnation followed. ¡°The test panel has almost the same PPI (pixels per inch). If we connect four of them, we can show a simr appearance to the target.¡± ¡°Hah!¡± Go Seong-cheol snorted at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. He felt more resentment than wanting to praise him for his diligent preparation. It was because it was a nonsense story. The expressions of other panel engineers were also cold. ncing at Kim Ho-geol¡¯s face, Go Seong-cheol asked one by one. ¡°First of all, that panel was a test panel to see if we could use OLED line.¡± ¡°I know that.¡± ¡°Yeah. And as you mentioned in the list, there are many problems. Right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Then how are you going to do a demo with that? It might only increase his resistance.¡± Go Seong-cheol¡¯s opinion had enough reason. The level of the current test panel was too low. If he did it wrong, the group leader might conclude that it was not a feasible technology. Yoo-hyun, who had anticipated this opposition, did not back down and answered. ¡°We are going to choose the best product among them. We will distort the image to deal with the brightness and stain problems.¡± ¡°Huh¡­ Are you going to do that manually?¡± As Yoo-hyun was about to answer, Kim Seon-dong, the chief engineer next to him, opened his mouth. ¡°We can adjust the screen uniformity by taking pictures with a camera. We have a program under development.¡± ¡°Even so, the module has toe out first.¡± As Go Seong-cheol objected, this time Maeng Gi-yong, senior engineer, answered. ¡°We are going to use the existing Apple Phone IC with the same resolution. FPCB has already been ordered.¡± ¡°Maeng senior engineer, making a module is not enough. You said you would turn on four at the same time.¡± This time, Son Mu-gil, chief engineer, expressed his concern. He was mainly in charge of panels, but he also had a lot of experience in module demos. The response to that was Lee Jin-mok, chief engineer. ¡°The test board will being soon. I think we can see the size then.¡± ¡°Then how are you going to disy the video? This looks like apletely out-of-spec product.¡± Hwang Seong-ik, chief engineer of the second part, also joined in and the atmosphere heated up. It was a heated discussion that was hard to find in the previous advanced product team. Taking advantage of the atmosphere, Min Su-jin, senior engineer who had been quiet, also raised her voice. ¡°We have modified the video board. It might be hard to sync the video, but we can disy the image together.¡± ¡°Huh, it¡¯s still not easy.¡± Go Seong-cheol bit his tongue at the sophisticated response of the first part as if they had matched their mouths in advance. The panel people shook their heads. On the other hand, Jeong In-wook, who had been watching the whole process, was surprised. The reason why the first part¡¯s opinions came out in sync was not because of the improved atmosphere. It was because the part¡¯s work progress matched perfectly with the demo point. This meant that he had seen this far when he first nned it. ¡®What kind of guy is he?¡¯ Jeong In-wook¡¯s expression was astonished as he looked at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun understood the second part¡¯s concerns well. No matter how well he did the demo, the panel¡¯s ws would be exposed. Then he needed to show him a clear alternative right away, but that was not easy either. He knew that well enough to present Yoo-hyun with his next move. ¡°I expect that it will be difficult to respond on the panel side.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Yoon senior engineer is out and it¡¯s hard to modify the design right away.¡± ¡°Yes. So I prepared a backup n.¡± Click. As Yoo-hyun pressed the button, teams and managers rted to key tasks appeared on the screen. LTPS substrate design: Future Product Research Institute OLED Panel Development Team -Simtion manager: Kim Pyeong-ho, chief researcher (LCD panel expert) -Layout manager: Min Dal-gi, senior researcher -Device verification manager: Yoo-hyun-song, senior researcher High-density liquid crystal integration method: CTO SLC Panel Research Team ¡­ It was something that Yoo-hyun had mentioned before. There were also the main managers for each detailed task. This was not something that people from other departments could easily know. Was it because of that? The brows of the second part members narrowed. As if he could read their minds, Yoo-hyun opened his mouth. ¡°I checked the managers several times in meetings before the project started.¡± ¡°I get your point. But those teams are not easy to move.¡± Go Seong-cheol, senior engineer, who had been looking at the screen for a while, spoke up, and Yoo-hyun nodded his head. ¡°Yes. I know that.¡± ¡°Then you know that it¡¯s not something that can be done by sharing a few reports, right?¡± ¡°We¡¯ll need to assign people eventually.¡± ¡°Right. The project proposal is already over, but do you think they¡¯ll give us people?¡± Go Seong-cheol¡¯s question was sharp. The eyes of others turned to Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun did not hesitate and went straight ahead. ¡°Yes. They will.¡± ¡°Huh! Does that make sense?¡± ¡°Once this report is over, it will be like that. You just need to focus on the right direction, no matter what they resist.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words made Go Seong-cheol¡¯s cheeks swell. He couldn¡¯t understand it with hismon sense. His mind was firmly expressed. ¡°It won¡¯t work.¡± ¡°It will work for sure.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun said without wavering. The strong conviction in his eyes strongly pressured those who tried to object. The surroundings became quiet for a moment. Seeing that, Kim Ho-geol recalled what happenedst night. After everyone left work, he had a one-on-one meeting with Go Jun-ho, senior manager, in his office. -Do you know what that guy Yoo-hyun said? He said he would quit. -¡­Did he? -Yeah. I¡¯ve never seen such a crazy guy before. He said that, but Go Jun-ho was smiling. Kim Ho-geol felt the same way. If he was a guy who was determined to do it, he was worth trying. He made up his mind and stepped forward. ¡°There¡¯s nothing special to change from what Yoo-hyun said here, right?¡± ¡°Team leader, there are too many uncertain factors.¡± As he tried to wrap it up, Go Seong-cheol raised his hand. But Kim Ho-geol was firm. ¡°That¡¯s something we don¡¯t know until we try.¡± ¡°But¡­¡± ¡°We don¡¯t have time. Let¡¯s just deal with the urgent matters first and think about the restter.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll take it as an agreement and proceed with it.¡± He was not only firm in his words, but also showed his driving force to sort out the work quickly. He turned his head to the right and called Go Seong-cheol, who still had a dissatisfied expression on his face. ¡°And Go senior engineer.¡± ¡°Yes, team leader.¡± ¡°Help them well in the second part.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± He had nothing more to say in this atmosphere. Kim Ho-geol nodded his head and wrapped up the meeting. ¡°After the proposals we discussed earlier, there will be some parts that need to be supplemented in detail. Gather by part and prepare a proposal. Got it?¡± ¡°Yes. We got it.¡± The team members¡¯ prompt answers filled the meeting room. The meeting was over. After the team meeting, each part gathered separately. Jeong In-wook, chief engineer who sat down in the small meeting room, looked quite serious. It was a different feeling from the past when he only yed dumb. He spoke to Yoo-hyun who sat across from him. ¡°It won¡¯t be easy as you say. To make the demo possible, we have to do everything we¡¯re doing now without any mistakes at once.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. We have to do FPCB, test board, video board, image correction at once.¡± ¡°Huh! And you still said that?¡± ¡°Yes. I believe it will work.¡± Of course, Yoo-hyun was not the type of person who blindly trusted and left things to others. He had prepared a backup n in case it didn¡¯t work. But he needed to tighten the atmosphere a little more here. If he believed it would work, things that wouldn¡¯t work could happen. As if to repay Yoo-hyun¡¯s faith, Maeng Gi-yong spoke up. ¡°Chief engineer, I checked this FPCB carefully. There is a way to cheat at least if it works.¡± ¡°Really? Are you sure?¡± ¡°Yes. I am sure.¡± Maeng Gi-yong¡¯s confident answer made Jeong In-wook snort. Chapter 240: Chapter 240: Chapter 240 After a moment of hesitation, he nodded and said. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll call thepany and move up the FPCB production schedule.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Then he instructed Lee Jin-mok, the team leader, on how to speed up the process. ¡°Lee, you should pressure thepany to get the test board as soon as possible. We need to test it right away when the modulees out.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± He did the same for Min Su-jin, the senior engineer, and Kim Seon-dong, the team leader. He didn¡¯t just give orders. He looked at the big picture and actively helped where he could. Yoo-hyun smiled as he watched Jung In-wook, the manager, do that. He had suffered a lot mentally from receiving room salon entertainment from Hong Hyuk-soo, the manager, several times. But he was able to survive this round ofyoffs because he didn¡¯t take any financial benefits. Was it because of his narrow escape? He had changedpletely. Jung In-wook, who had been talking passionately for a while, suddenly blurted out his true feelings. ¡°Man, this is a crazy part.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Everyone looked startled, and Yoo-hyun spoke up. ¡°Manager Jung is the part leader.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s crazy, really.¡± The part members chuckled and shrugged their shoulders at his words. Jung In-wook sighed deeply. He pretended to be annoyed, but his lips were slightly curled up. It was after the meeting. Yoo-hyun approached Jung In-wook, who was sitting at his desk. As soon as he did, he flinched instinctively. ¡°What now?¡± ¡°Can¡¯t Ie?¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s not that. Hmm, tell me.¡± ¡°Can I take a half day off on Thursday afternoon?¡± Yoo-hyun asked politely, and Jung In-wook breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°I thought. Phew¡­ Sure. Go ahead.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°No problem. Half day? Just take a long break.¡± He waved his hand exaggeratedly and offered too much kindness. Of course, Yoo-hyun knew it was a joke. ¡°You¡¯re good at joking.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a joke. It¡¯s serious.¡± ¡°You¡¯re good at lying too?¡± ¡°It¡¯s true. I really wish you could take a long break.¡± Jung In-wook kept pushing Yoo-hyun away with his duck feet. But Yoo-hyun stuck to him more. ¡°I¡¯ll rest when Manager Jung rests.¡± ¡°Sigh. Fine. Go away.¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s have a drink next time. Something expensive.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not drinking with you. Go quickly.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll make an appointment with you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± In the end, Yoo-hyun left after Jung In-wook ran out of words to say. Yoo-hyun smiled foolishly as he returned to his seat, charmed by Jung In-wook¡¯s unique charm. ¡°What a funny person.¡± Anyway, this change in Jung In-wook was bound to be a boost for the part that had started running. It seemed that the part would run well on its own without him having to do anything. Now Yoo-hyun was thinking of drawing a bigger picture. At that moment. In Hansung Electronics¡¯ finance department office on the 22nd floor of Hansung Tower. The door that had been closed for 10 minutes opened, and a middle-aged man with a wide forehead came out with a grim expression. At the same time, curses came out of his mouth. ¡°Jung Woo-geun, that bastard left a mess behind. Damn it!¡± Lim Jun-pyo, the vice president in charge of LCD business, had a reason to curse his former business manager. It was because of the corruption that caused the new factory in Ulsan to be scrapped. He wanted to rebuild the factory, but thepany had no money because of the bad economy. Just when things were calming down, Daesung announced its OLED factory investment news. The mediapared Hansung to Daesung and criticized it for not investing in innovative technology. As a result, he had to take over the burden from his junior colleague, the finance department head, along with some harsh words. -If we get an image of being behind Daesung in innovation, our business is over. You know that, right? -And I¡¯m going to transfer the OLED factory to LCD business division now. Vice President Lim, please take care of it. The OLED factory was now almost like a curse. This was just telling him to throw away the trash. ¡°Damn it.¡± Lim Jun-pyo¡¯s face was full of irritation. A few dayster. Yoo-hyun went to the module factory in the morning. It was to attach the new FPCB to the 1.8-inch test panel. He finished the module work faster than expected. When Yoo-hyun returned to the review room with a folding cart containing a box of modules, it happened. Maeng Gi-yong, the senior engineer who jumped up from his seat, asked in surprise. ¡°Did you already?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s done.¡± Yoo-hyun answered nonchntly, and Maeng Gi-yong stuck out his tongue in disbelief. ¡°Are you a VIP at the module factory or something?¡± ¡°They¡¯re all kind.¡± ¡°Man. Anyway, good job.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll put it up. Lee, are you ready?¡± Yoo-hyun put the box on the review table and spoke to Lee Jin-mok, who was sitting next to him. He was fiddling with the new test PCB, and he was in a state of intense concentration. When Yoo-hyun took out a module from the box and gently pushed it in front of him, he finally reacted. ¡°It¡¯s done. The power seems fine.¡± ¡°Shall we connect it then?¡± ¡°It won¡¯t catch fire, right?¡± ¡°Of course not. There¡¯s no way that would happen.¡± Lee Jin-mok looked anxious, and Yoo-hyun shook his head. Still, Lee Jin-mok looked uneasy. ¡°No. Should I check it again?¡± ¡°It¡¯s enough. Just do it.¡± Yoo-hyun assured him, and Lee Jin-mok made a nervous sound. Maeng Gi-yong, who was next to him, was the same. ¡°Hey, Han Yoo-hyun, don¡¯t pressure him.¡± ¡°Yeah. It might not work. It¡¯s not easy to make it work on the first try.¡± Everything was new, and there weren¡¯t many modules. If the module died by any chance, the demo would be out of the question, let alone testing the board. It was understandable that Lee Jin-mok was worried. But Yoo-hyun raised his fist again and cheered him on. ¡°I believe it will work.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know the troubles of an engineer.¡± ¡°Just think of it lightly.¡± Lee Jin-mok sighed at Yoo-hyun¡¯s bright expression. In the end, he picked up the module. Click. The end of the FPCB connected to the panel was plugged into the connector on the test board. Lee Jin-mok turned on the power with a tense expression. ¡°Okay, here we go.¡± Tick. Then a red screen appeared on the module. At that moment, Lee Jin-mok clenched his fist, and Maeng Gi-yong pped his hands. ¡°Oh! It worked.¡± ¡°Wow!¡± ¡°Congrattions.¡± Yoo-hyun raised his thumbs up to the two people he liked as a child. Lee Jin-mok, the team leader, scratched his head as if he was embarrassed. ¡°It¡¯s just the beginning. What are you talking about? It¡¯s not even done properly yet.¡± ¡°But at least there was no fire, right?¡± ¡°Well, that¡¯s true.¡± Mang Ki-yong, the senior engineer, agreed with Lee Jin-mok¡¯s words. ¡°Yeah. At least it means that the IC was installed properly. Do you know how worried I was?¡± ¡°I had a dream about itst night.¡± ¡°Me too! I was going to pack my bags and go home if it didn¡¯t work.¡± The two engineers shared their hardships as if they werepeting with each other. It was a statement that they could say because they had seen the possibility, even though it was just the beginning. Yoo-hyun smiled and said. ¡°Well, then I guess I can go now with peace of mind?¡± ¡°Oh, Yoo-hyun, are you taking a half-day off today?¡± Yoo-hyun nodded at Mang Ki-yong¡¯s question. ¡°Yes. I¡¯m nning to leave at 12 o¡¯clock.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the asion?¡± Yoo-hyun answered and Mang Ki-yong asked casually. ¡°I have some personal appointments.¡± Lee Jin-mok, who was behind him, also seemed curious and flicked his ears. ¡°A girl?¡± ¡°Who knows. Well, I¡¯ll see youter.¡± Yoo-hyun turned around after greeting them with a yful smile. He thought he would stop by the office to check a few things and then leave. As soon as it was lunchtime, Yoo-hyun came out. There was a white car waiting in front of the main gate. The window on the passenger seat opened and a familiar voice was heard. Oh Eun-bi, a reporter, who was waving her hand enthusiastically inside the window, appeared. ¡°Yoo-hyun, over here, over here.¡± Yoo-hyun raised his hand slightly and naturally got into the passenger seat and said. ¡°You must have had a hard timeing all this way.¡± ¡°Of course I did. That means you¡¯re going to buy me something delicious, right?¡± ¡°Of course. Shall we eat first?¡± ¡°No. Let¡¯s take a look around the factory first.¡± ¡°Oh, really?¡± Oh Eun-bi was not someone who would refuse food, so Yoo-hyun asked teasingly. She seemed embarrassed and added a reason. ¡°I think I won¡¯t feel like moving if I eat.¡± ¡°Okay. Then let me guide you diligently.¡± ¡°Thank you very much, guide.¡± ¡°Yes. Please drive safely, reporter.¡± Oh Eun-bi chuckled at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer and stepped on the elerator. Her car sped along the empty road around the Ulsan factory. Yoo-hyun took Oh Eun-bi¡¯s car and made a big round around the Ulsan factory site. ¡°That factory site is¡­¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s exnation was added from time to time. She nodded her head and asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°It feels a bit different from Gimpo, doesn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Yes. The factories here are a bit scattered. But there are manypanies.¡± There were LCD factories of Hanseong and Ilseong in Ulsan. The fact that the factories were not clustered together but scattered around was the difference from Gimpo. Also, because it had a long history, there were many morepanies attached to it than Gimpo. And there was another thing. Oh Eun-bi pointed out that part. ¡°But what can I say? It feels a bit emptypared to Gimpo.¡± ¡°That¡¯s because manypanies are moving to the metropolitan area.¡± ¡°The economic crisis must have affected it too, right?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. That¡¯s why new factory construction is also being scrapped.¡± It was then that he saw it. Arge building appeared next to him. Oh Eun-bi pointed to it and asked. ¡°Huh? Is that Ilseong Electronics factory?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s the second factory with some OLED lines installed.¡± ¡°Oh, Yoo-hyun knows Ilseong Electronics too.¡± ¡°I have to do this much as a guide.¡± Yoo-hyun answered and Oh Eun-bi asked teasingly. ¡°Then tell me more in detail.¡± ¡°Ilseong Electronics is¡­¡± Yoo-hyun dly answered and told her everything. He started from the background of how Ilseong Electronics started building factories in Ulsan to the current situation. He also added predictions of how it would proceed in the future. Not only that. He exined in depth about the rtionship with otherpanies, especially thepetition with Hanseong Electronics. Oh Eun-bi admired him as she listened. ¡°I could just write an article based on what Yoo-hyun said, right?¡± ¡°No, you can¡¯t do that.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just kidding, kidding. Shall we go eat then?¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s do that.¡± Yoo-hyun answered cheerfully. The ce Yoo-hyun took her was the tripe restaurant he had visited with Park Seung-woo, the deputy, when he first came on a business trip. Oh Eun-bi ate the food with a very satisfied expression. ¡°This ce is delicious.¡± ¡°I only bring VIPs here.¡± ¡°I am a VIP, right? You know there are a lot of people who want to meet me, right?¡± ¡°Of course. That¡¯s why I¡¯m making a move.¡± ¡°Haha! Well, to be honest, the people I¡¯m going to meet are not that important.¡± Yoo-hyun said in a good-natured way and Oh Eun-bi waved her hand. Even though she said that, it was obvious that the people she was going to meet today for the interview were executives of thepanies. They were also the people who would add flesh to the rumors that Yoo-hyun would spread today. Yoo-hyun asked Oh Eun-bi casually. ¡°But they¡¯re not executives, are they?¡± ¡°Hey, you¡¯re much better than ordinary executives.¡± ¡°Thank you. I feel more confident when you praise me like that.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t just say it, give me some more sauce. You seem to know a lot.¡± Yoo-hyun pretended to be embarrassed and Oh Eun-bi pressed him further. Chapter 241: Chapter 241: Chapter 241 Yoo-hyun got the reaction he wanted, but he hesitated a bit. He knew that people trusted cautious words more than boastful ones. ¡°I¡¯m a bit careful because I¡¯m an employee.¡± ¡°Hahaha! I know you don¡¯t care about that, Yoo-hyun.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and casually dropped a word. ¡°Do you know about the factory failure at Hansung?¡± ¡°Yes, I heard about it. There was some corruption involved by the business director.¡± ¡°That¡¯s part of it, but actually¡­¡± Yoo-hyun finished his sentence and reporter Oh Eunbi was shocked. ¡°What! Hansung has no intention of doing OLED?¡± ¡°Apparently not. They¡¯re doing well with LCD.¡± ¡°But they¡¯ll be in trouble if Ilsung takes over. It¡¯ll be hard to catch up with the gap.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Reporter Oh Eunbi was quite knowledgeable about the disy industry. She knew that OLED was a matter of time, and that it was essential for the future. But that was secondary. The strategies of Ilsung and Hansung were clearly different. That fact alone was enough to arouse the curiosity of the public. Reporter Oh Eunbi asked carefully. ¡°Can I write an article about this?¡± ¡°Of course. But keep the source secret.¡± Yoo-hyun winked and she said as if to reassure him. ¡°Of course. I¡¯m a reporter too. I¡¯ll cross-check this with multiple sources before I post it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. You¡¯ll be more sure if you meet some people from the industry. For example¡­¡± Yoo-hyun threw a bait while subtly withdrawing his foot. Reporter Oh Eunbi immediately asked. ¡°As expected, you¡¯re the best, Yoo-hyun. I¡¯ll repay you with a good article.¡± ¡°We¡¯re helping each other out.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll pay you back for this favor.¡± He smiled as he watched her. That¡¯s how Yoo-hyun achieved his goal and came out of the restaurant. As he was about to open the door of reporter Oh Eunbi¡¯s car, she suddenly asked. ¡°By the way, don¡¯t you have a car, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t feel the need for one yet.¡± ¡°I guess it can be a burden for a newbie.¡± ¡°That too.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded with a smile. As if he had been waiting for it, a luxury limousine came up at the right timing. It was a rare car even in Seoul, so reporter Oh Eunbi¡¯s eyes turned around. Yoo-hyun sighed as he saw the limousine. ¡°He came again.¡± ¡°Huh! Do you know him?¡± ¡°Ah, just someone I know. Let¡¯s go.¡± As Yoo-hyun tried to ignore him and get into reporter Oh Eunbi¡¯s car, the door of the limousine opened. ng. Men in suits popped out from both sides and opened the door of the back seat. With men bowing their heads in the background, a man with dark sunsses got out of the car. Reporter Oh Eunbi¡¯s eyes widened. It wasn¡¯t because of his appearance, which didn¡¯t match his all-white hair, broad face and big nose. It was because of the clothes and essories he wore on his body. ¡®How much is that?¡¯ She had seen many luxury items in her long career as a reporter. She could estimate the price at a nce. A T-shirt with arge Louis Vuitton logo: 1 million won. A cardigan covered with Prada logos: 2 million won. A gold Rolex watch on his hand: 30 million won. Gi pants with logos like a checkerboard: 2.5 million won. Chanel limited edition sneakers that he dragged like slippers: 3 million won. It was abination that showed off his luxury taste in his own way. He was clearly a rich man, and a very rich one at that. Her reporter¡¯s instinct told her so. There was only one case where a rich man would lower his tail like that: When the other person had much more than him. As she thought of that, she remembered what she had said to Yoo-hyun earlier and her face crumpled up. She felt embarrassed just thinking about it. When Yoo-hyun turned his head, reporter Oh Eunbi¡¯s forehead was wrinkled. He had shown too aggressive a side in front of Nam Jongbu. He felt sorry for that and tried to lighten up the mood. ¡°Let¡¯s go, reporter.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, I¡¯m sorry for being so ignorant. I apologize.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°I shouldn¡¯t have said that you would feel burdened by something like a car¡­¡± But her expression was strange. Her confident tone also became more timid. ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°No, nothing. I¡¯ll take you there.¡± ¡°¡­¡± When Yoo-hyun asked, she quickly shook her head. She even used an honorific term for him. He felt like he had been misunderstood deeply. That evening. After sending reporter Oh Eunbi away, Yoo-hyun got into the car that Nam Jongbu had sent. He told him not to send a limousine, but this time he sent a sports car that consumed more gas. It was an expensive car that cost billions of won, so it stood out. And it was even an open car. Yoo-hyun, who sat in the passenger seat, sighed deeply. ¡°Sigh.¡± Then the big man who had been beaten by Yoo-hyun before bowed his head. He must have been educated by Nam Jongbu, because his attitude was very polite. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. This was the only car that wasn¡¯t a limousine that the boss brought to Ulsan.¡± ¡°You should have sent a limousine then.¡± ¡°He said absolutely not.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was speechless. He realized his mistake of putting Nam Jongbu in the category of normal people for a moment. Just then, the car stopped at a red light. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for the inconvenience.¡± At that moment, Deongchi leaned over and bowed deeply to Yoo-hyun. His gesture caught the attention of some female students who were crossing the street. ¡°Wow! That car is awesome.¡± ¡°Hey, watch your mouth. They look like gangsters.¡± ¡°OMG! No way. Gangsters drive sports cars?¡± The girls quickly walked away, whispering to each other. Yoo-hyun covered his face with his hand and muttered softly. ¡°Enough. The light has changed. Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Yes! Got it.¡± Vroooom! ¡°Ugh¡­¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s sigh mixed with the loud exhaust sound of the sports car. A short whileter. Yoo-hyun faced Nam Jongbu in his office. Nam Jongbu had a friendly expression that didn¡¯t suit him and asked. ¡°Did you have a hard timeing here?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t send me a sports car anymore.¡± ¡°Then what?¡± ¡°Just don¡¯t send anything. I don¡¯t need to see your face anymore.¡± Nam Jongbu showed his impatience at Yoo-hyun¡¯s sharp answer. ¡°Hey, you have to tell me what you know.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°That I¡¯m going to be arrested.¡± ¡°Oh, that?¡± ¡°Is it true? Are you sure?¡± Yoo-hyun snorted at Nam Jongbu who rushed towards him. This guy still couldn¡¯t tell right from wrong. If he believed it, he should have acted on it sooner. But he was still testing the waters. He needed to make him suffer a bit more to make him believe it for sure. ¡°How would I know that?¡± ¡°Hey! Tell me, bastard!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, jerk. Stop wasting my time.¡± ¡°You son of a bitch!¡± ¡°What? You want to hit me?¡± Yoo-hyun taunted him as he held back his anger. Nam Jongbu had an unusual patience that didn¡¯t suit him. He forced a smile and took out a bottle of tonic from under the table. ¡°No, no. Here, drink this.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not drinking anything you give me.¡± Yoo-hyun immediately stopped him as he saw his obvious move. Nam Jongbu red up. ¡°Hey! This time it¡¯s real. Look! It¡¯s new.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care. You drink it.¡± Click. Yoo-hyun kindly opened the cap of the tonic bottle that he had ced on the table and handed it to him. Nam Jongbu¡¯s face hardened. He spat out in a trembling voice. ¡°Are you telling me you saw the future and you don¡¯t need this confession drug?¡± ¡°What are you talking about? I don¡¯t need to see anything like that.¡± Yoo-hyun snorted in disbelief. He had watched Nam Jongbu hit his head for a long time. He knew that a rotten guy like him wouldn¡¯t change easily. ¡°So, what?¡± ¡°Forget it. Just get rid of those thugs. They¡¯re annoying.¡± Yoo-hyun said with annoyance, and Nam Jongbu hesitated for a moment before waving his hand. ¡°Hey, get out of here.¡± ¡°Yes! Boss!¡± Then, ten men squeezed into a corner. It was a childish scene that made him sigh involuntarily. Ten thugs who had exerted their strength were in one space, but there was zero tension. He didn¡¯t think he would lose even if he fought them in this narrow space. His confidence was clearly reflected in his tone. ¡°If you¡¯re going to act like this, I¡¯ll just leave.¡± ¡°No, no. Just think of them as a screen.¡± ¡°Are you kidding me?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Nam Jongbu, get a grip.¡± Yoo-hyun lifted his chin and looked down at Nam Jongbu with contempt. Nam Jongbu¡¯s forehead wrinkled in fear. He had always been a bully, but he had never been bullied himself. He couldn¡¯t bear the unpleasant feeling that rose inside him. He had no patience at all. As Yoo-hyun wanted, he soon showed his teeth. ¡°Fuck! You¡¯re asking for it.¡± ¡°See? You never learn.¡± ¡°Hey! Do you know how many people in Hansung would lose their heads if I snap my fingers?¡± ¡°Stop talking nonsense.¡± Yoo-hyun said indifferently, and Nam Jongbu got angry. ¡°You think I¡¯m bluffing? You, if I make one phone call¡­¡± At that moment, Yoo-hyun read his mind urately. ¡°To Itaeryong?¡± ¡°Huh!¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you call him and see? I don¡¯t care about thepany anyway.¡± ¡°How did you know that?¡± It wasn¡¯t hard for Yoo-hyun to remember that name. He had been involved with Nam Jongbu in the past. He was the only person among the bosses he had met with Nam Jongbu who was now in Ulsan. On the other hand, Nam Jongbu trembled as if he had seen a ghost. His attitude changed 180 degrees from his previous arrogance. Yoo-hyun took the initiative and pressed him hard. He wanted to take this chance to break his spirit for good. ¡°What did you hear from me?¡± ¡°Why are you still working for thepany then?¡± ¡°Why did you call me here?¡± ¡°Huh! Don¡¯t tell me¡­¡± Nam Jongbu was shocked when Yoo-hyun asked him back. He could see his stupid brain trying hard to work. Chapter 242: Chapter 242: Chapter 242 Yoo-hyun leaned his upper body forward and spoke with a serious expression. ¡°You know the future, so what would you do if you were me?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you think you should correct what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Can I, can I do that?¡± Nam Jong Boo¡¯s eyelids fluttered. His eyes, like frozen fish, showed sincerity. It seemed that he finally believed Yoo-hyun¡¯s wordspletely. It was partly because Yoo-hyun had set a trap for him, but also because Nam Jong Boo was rather simple-minded. Yoo-hyun stepped back one more step, as if mocking his trembling question. ¡°What?¡± ¡°No, how can I avoid being arrested?¡± ¡°You know the answer.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no way that¡¯s possible. I¡¯ve checked everything.¡± Nam Jong Boo¡¯s face became thoughtful at the words that Yoo-hyun spat out like a script. The more he had, the more he feared losing it. That was why he was trembling, remembering the words that Yoo-hyun had saidst time. They must have been verified through various channels before he said them. Yoo-hyun dug out the name that he had hidden tightly, as if to confirm the kill. ¡°Do you trust Congressman Ryu Je Sung?¡± ¡°Wha-How did you¡­?¡± Nam Jong Boo jumped in shock as Yoo-hyun said the name of the congressman who was backing him with money. Yoo-hyun looked at his yellowish face and thought of a man. Congressman Ryu Je Sung. In the near future, he would insert a toxic use in the urban redevelopmentw, taking money from Nam Jong Boo. Thanks to that, the so-called rich people, including Nam Jong Boo, could push out their residents without fairpensation. That was why the Yongsan housingplex was pushed out, andter thend around Hansung Tower was pushed out. Yoo-hyun intended to fundamentally correct this part. Why? He could clearly see that someone had left a pile of crap on the path he had to take. And there was someone right in front of him who could easily clean it up for him. But he couldn¡¯t just sit still and do nothing. Yoo-hyun, who had been lost in his memories for a moment, mmed the table and said. ¡°That¡¯s it.¡± ¡°Hey! What should I do?¡± ¡°You already have the answer in your mind.¡± ¡°Tell me right now!¡± Namjongbu tried to chase after Yoo-hyun, who was about to slip away. Yoo-hyun snorted at him, who still hadn¡¯t changed his personality. ¡°Oh? You want to hit me again? Come on, try it.¡± ¡°N-no, that¡¯s not it.¡± Namjongbu backed off, waving his hands, as if he remembered the humiliation he had suffered thest time they met. Instead, he tried to bring up something else. He only had material things to offer at his level. Yoo-hyun¡¯s face turned serious. ¡°If you¡¯re thinking what I think you are, forget it.¡± ¡°No. You¡¯ll definitely like it. Hey! Bring it here!¡± Namjongbu raised his hand as he finished his words. A small man who had been crouching in the corner quickly brought something over. It was definitely not an apple box. Namjongbu opened the album he received from the man on the table. Inside therge album, which looked like a wedding album, there were full of pictures of a beautiful woman. Namjongbu spat out in an excited voice. ¡°These celebrities here are female rookie talents¡­¡± ¡°Shut up.¡± ¡°Oh, you like singers. I have singers too. They¡¯lle running if I call¡­¡± Namjongbu ignored Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and kept babbling nonsense. That¡¯s when it happened. Yoo-hyun clenched the album cover. Seeing that, Namjongbu¡¯s mouth curled up, as if he misunderstood his intention. ¡°I knew it was a woman¡­¡± ¡°Be quiet.¡± The moment he said that, Yoo-hyun snatched the album out. Then he threw therge album at Namjongbu, who was startled. Whizz. Thud! ¡°Ack!¡± The hard corner of the album hit Namjongbu¡¯s big nose precisely. As blood dripped from his nose, the bodyguards who had been stuck in the corner rushed out. ¡°Boss!¡± ¡°You bastard!¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Nam Jongbu, who pinched his nose, with a fierce gaze. ¡°Nam Jongbu, do you think I¡¯m ying with you because I like you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m doing this to make you a human being. Got it?¡± Yoo-hyun spat out his words and got up from his seat. Nam Jongbu also got up and shouted angrily. ¡°You bastard! You¡¯re dead!¡± At the same time, the bodyguards took a fighting stance. Yoo-hyun sneered and said. ¡°So this is your choice?¡± ¡°Yeah! So what!¡± ¡°There¡¯s no next time. Bring it on.¡± ¡°Wait, wait!¡± Nam Jongbu raised his hand in surprise at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. The bodyguards who were about to rush in stopped. Nam Jongbu looked at Yoo-hyun with an anxious voice. ¡°Is what you said really true?¡± ¡°Believe it or not.¡± ¡°Then one more thing. Will thend really be returned?¡± It seemed that he was more worried about losing hisnd than being arrested, judging by his expression. That was understandable, since that was all he had. He was also on the list of things that Yoo-hyun had to deal withter. Yoo-hyun snorted and said. ¡°What¡¯s the point of being arrested?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Just take care of your front first and contact me.¡± Yoo-hyun left those words and turned around. It was obvious what choice he would make, who stepped on everything without looking back. Yoo-hyun would make the situation easy for him, where he could just watch and eat rice cakes. As Yoo-hyun was about to leave, he saw ten bodyguards blocking his way. Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes shed and he spat out a cold voice. ¡°Get out of the way.¡± ¡°¡­Let him go.¡± Nam Jongbu¡¯s voice came from behind him. Then the bodyguards who were tightly packed split to both sides and opened the way. Yoo-hyun walked through them with ease. Apart from Nam Jongbu, the work proceeded in order. The 1.8-inch test module turned on sessfully. It could disy a simple image of color bars on the screen through the test board. A few dayster, a new video board was connected to the test board. Senior Min Sujin, who was sitting at arge table on the review stand, operated the board with careful hand movements. Click. Click. The moment she pressed a few buttons on the PCB. The image stored in the SD card was transferred to the four test boards connected by cables. As a proof, the four panels attached to them lit up. p p p p p! The people who were watching apuded, and Yoo-hyun gave a thumbs up. ¡°As expected of Senior Min.¡± ¡°No. The image is all distorted. I have to adjust it now.¡± But Senior Min Sujin didn¡¯t seem happy. Rather, she looked ahead with a calm expression. Her cautious personality was evident in every word she said. Then, Senior Maeng Giyong, who was pping, called out to Chief Kim Seondong, who was sitting at a table next to the review stand. Only Read it at Gxy Trantion /novel/real-man/] ¡°Okay, is it Seondong¡¯s time now?¡± ¡°J-just a minute. I¡¯m still writing the code.¡± ¡°Take your time, take your time. We have plenty of time.¡± Senior Maeng Giyong said kindly, but Chief Kim Seondong looked anxious. He typed on the keyboard with very fast hand movements that didn¡¯t match his size. Aplex program was woven on the screen. It was a program that analyzed the video taken by the camera and adjusted the uniformity, which had already been tested once. To Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes, this also seemed to work without any problems. There were no mistakes in getting here. But there were no fatal mistakes that would mess up the schedule. That was the main thing. The rest were things that could be ovee with the engineers¡¯ efforts. There was still a long way to go, but there was significant progress. Yoo-hyun knew better than anyone that this was not an easy task. His heart was reflected in his mutter. ¡°They¡¯re really good.¡± ¡°Right? Seondong is doing well.¡± Senior Maeng Giyong, who was next to him, nodded his head. Yoo-hyun looked at the part members who were sitting on the review stand and said. ¡°No. All of our part members are.¡± ¡°You¡¯re good at saying ttering words.¡± ¡°Because I¡¯m sincere.¡± Senior Maeng Giyong turned his head away, embarrassed by Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Senior Min Sujin, who was sitting and testing, seemed to have heard it too. She didn¡¯t look back, but her shoulders flinched. That¡¯s when it happened. Chief Kim Hogul appeared in the review room. Manager Jung Inwook, who had a notebook, apanied him. Chief Kim Hogul looked at the review stand and said. ¡°I see the video board is on too.¡± ¡°Yes, team leader. The current progress is¡­¡± Senior Maeng Giyong exined. Senior Min Sujin and Chief Kim Seondong didn¡¯t care and focused on their work. Chief Kim Hogul didn¡¯t touch them at all either. It was a natural scene, as if it was the originalndscape. After listening to the exnation, Chief Kim Hogul looked at Yoo-hyun and said. ¡°The report date for the group leader has been set for next week.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun had calcted the date exactly. How did he know? ¡°I just estimated it roughly, I guess I was lucky.¡± Chief Kim Hogul chuckled dryly at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. There was no way Yoo-hyun could know something that even the person in charge didn¡¯t know. Chief Kim Hogul nced at Yoo-hyun subtly. ¡°How is it? It seems like you¡¯re well prepared.¡± ¡°I think this is enough.¡± ¡°¡­I hope so.¡± He clenched his lips at Yoo-hyun¡¯s too calm attitude. He was still haunted by the possibility of failure. It was not an easy task. He hoped that there would be no such thing as Yoo-hyun resigning, so Chief Kim Hogul reached out his hand first. ¡°Did you check the data from the panel side?¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t received it yet.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll tell Senior Go to send it right away.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± There was no reason to refuse the team leader¡¯s favor. Thanks to him, he couldmunicate smoothly with Part 2, which still had a grudge. Yoo-hyun dly agreed, and Chief Kim Hogul asked casually. ¡°Is Chief Kim Younggil doing the report?¡± ¡°Yes. He¡¯s preparing it. I¡¯ll report it to you as soon as the final dataes out.¡± ¡°Okay. Work hard.¡± Chief Kim Hogul patted his shoulder and left. He kept looking back, still showing signs of anxiety. A littleter, Yoo-hyun returned to his office and checked his email. Senior Go Seongcheol had sent him the data, maybe Chief Kim Hogul had told him right away. The data was quite detailed. Looking at the minutes, he had met several times. Especially, it was very impressive that he finally got the information from the Future Product Research Institute at the meeting. It was not easy to get an exclusive meeting with LCD. But that did not mean that the second part only chased after meetings. They had to make more test panels as backups, so many of the part members had to stay up all night at the panel line. The reliability measurement was just a bonus. All their hard work was reflected in the data. Yoo-hyun was looking over the content when it happened. Senior Go Seong Cheol approached him and asked. ¡°Is there a problem with the data?¡± ¡°No, you did a great job organizing it.¡± ¡°Good. The part members worked really hard.¡± ¡°Thank you for your hard work.¡± Yoo-hyun answered, and Senior Go Seong Cheol¡¯s eyes sharpened. ¡°Do you know that we did something that we didn¡¯t have to do from our perspective?¡± ¡°Yes, I know.¡± ¡°But we went all in on this. Because of your opinion.¡± ¡°Thank you for listening to me.¡± ¡°If we don¡¯t pass the group leader¡¯s report, this will all go to waste.¡± Senior Go Seong Cheol was not exaggerating. It was something they had to do someday, but they didn¡¯t have to rush it like this. Because of that, they had to work through the night without time to reorganize the part. It must have been a lot of stress for him as the leader. And there was a reason why he was so sensitive. Chapter 243: Chapter 243: Chapter 243 Instead of answering, Yoo-hyun threw a question back at him with a stiff expression. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say the report to the Future Product Research Institute didn¡¯t go well?¡± ¡°Yeah. The business director and the group leader went together and got scolded a lot. I heard OLED did a good job preparing too.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°Do you think we¡¯ll be any different?¡± ¡°We¡¯ll be different. I¡¯ll make sure it works.¡± ¡°What if it doesn¡¯t¡­¡± Yoo-hyun answered confidently, and Senior Go Seong Cheol bit his lower lip. He was frowning as he spoke, but he turned back to his seat before he finished his sentence. His face still showed resentment. Yoo-hyun muttered to himself as he watched his back. ¡°It will work no matter what.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t just say that. He was already 100 percent sure. People didn¡¯t know it, but the politicalndscape was changing to make the deal inevitable. Click. Yoo-hyun checked the greeting from the business director that appeared on the announcement. -LCD Business Division is pursuing a merger with Future Product Research Institute to achieve innovative technology leap¡­ It was not long ago that he heard the news of the sudden merger with Future Product Research Institute. It was only a few days after reporter Oh Eun Bi posted her previous article. Yoo-hyun confirmed through this that the LCD business director was under pressure. It was likely that the vice minister of economy had intervened. -The business director got scolded a lot for the report to Future Product Research Institute. And a little while ago, he guessed the situation through Senior Go Seong Cheol¡¯s words. The business director was in a very urgent state right now. He criticized OLED strongly because of that. It was natural, since Il Sung was investing in the factory, but their side was not ready with the product. Click. Yoo-hyun clicked on the follow-up news of reporter Oh Eun Bi that appeared on the portal site this morning. The views were rising sharply, perhaps because itpared the two rivalpanies, Han Sung and Il Sung. The previous news of Han Sung¡¯s technology leakage to China, corruption in Ulsan factory, Il Sung¡¯s OLED investment news, etc. contributed to the impact of this news. There were a lot ofments for an IT news. -Il Sung is making Choi Min Yong the crown prince with OLED, what is Han Sung doing? -Isn¡¯t OLED the future disy? Why don¡¯t they do it? -They don¡¯t do it because they can¡¯t. Sony also gave up on that. -But China is investing a lot in LCD, right? They should have something new. -Han Sung will just give it to China and go bankrupt. Thements were also quite high-level. OLED products were not yet poprized. Despite that, theizens knew that LCD was not enough. There had been too many news about disy innovation. The experts in this field could not be ignorant of what even ordinary people knew. And there were many people involved in this. These circumstances were whipping the impatient LCD business director hard. What was he feeling right now? ¡°Maybe I¡¯ll see him soon.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled slightly. A few dayster, inside the LCD business director¡¯s office on the 14th floor of Hanseong Tower. There, Yoo Tae-sik, the mobile group director, was facing Vice President Lim Jun-pyo. Vice President Lim said with a stiff expression. ¡°It¡¯s a mess everywhere. They say we have no innovative technology.¡± ¡°Yes. I heard.¡± He sighed deeply and said, ¡°If only we had something to show, things would calm down a bit¡­¡± Seeing him like that, Director Yoo Tae-sik calmly said, ¡°We do have an idea that we came up with this time.¡± ¡°Is it the one you mentionedst time? Something you did at the OLED factory?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s a super-high-resolution LCD panel using OLED substrates.¡± ¡°So it¡¯s still half-baked, isn¡¯t it?¡± It was a natural question from Vice President Lim Jun-pyo¡¯s perspective. They used the OLED factory to make a mere LCD panel. That wouldn¡¯t be enough to avoid the media¡¯s scrutiny. Then, Director Yoo Tae-sik dropped a bombshell. ¡°No. It¡¯s a resolution that OLED can never match.¡± ¡°Really? Even Il-sung can¡¯t do it?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m sure of it.¡± Was it because he said they were ahead of Il-sung? Vice President Lim¡¯s expression changed in an instant. ¡°Can I join the meeting too?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯ll get it ready.¡± Director Yoo Tae-sik nodded as if he expected it. At that moment. Hanseong Electronics 12th floor small conference room. Team Leader Kim Hyun-min scoffed at the presentation material prepared by Section Chief Kim Young-gil. ¡°Is this how you¡¯re going to present it?¡± ¡°Yes. Yoo-hyun said he wanted the order to be like this.¡± ¡°Huh, really? Is this what you¡¯re going to say in front of the group director?¡± Team Leader Kim Hyun-min shook his head. The report was full of nonsense. Then, Section Chief Kim Young-gil cautiously said, ¡°Yoo-hyun said the business director might attend too.¡± ¡°Really? I didn¡¯t hear anything about that.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not decided yet. I¡¯m just preparing in case.¡± ¡°What is Yoo-hyun thinking?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. He seemed busy with the demo preparation too.¡± Team Leader Kim Hyun-min thought for a moment and smiled slyly. ¡°That sounds interesting. Let¡¯s go together.¡± ¡°What? What about the second presentation of the innovation nning contest?¡± ¡°Why do I need to go there? I¡¯ll go to the final presentation.¡± ¡°But Vice Director Choi might be disappointed.¡± ¡°Ah, it¡¯s fine.¡± Team Leader Kim Hyun-min waved his hand. His face was full of smiles. As Team Leader Kim Hyun-min was having a fun imagination, there was a dark cloud over the second floor conference room of the Ulsan 4th factory. There, in a ce set up in the same environment as the group director¡¯s pre-demo, Executive Director Go Jun-ho¡¯s eyes shed. He pointed at the demo module on the table, which consisted of four 1.8-inch panels connected, and spat out sharp words. ¡°Team Leader Kim,e on, this is too cumbersome.¡± ¡°I thought it would be better to show the reality.¡± Senior Kim Ho-gil, who was exining from the side, immediately retorted. That attitude only made Executive Director Go Jun-ho more angry. ¡°Stop talking nonsense! Get rid of those messy things right now.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Section Chief Kim Ho-gil bowed his head btedly. Executive Director Go Jun-ho¡¯s gaze moved to Manager Jung In-wook next to him. He was standing upright next to the spec board ced behind the table. ¡°And Manager Jung.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°Can you see the letters on the spec board?¡± ¡°Not very well. I¡¯ll change it right away.¡± Manager Jung In-wook apologized before Executive Director Go Jun-ho could get angry. Yoo-hyun, who was watching the scene with his teammates a step away, smiled inwardly. It was because of Manager Jung In-wook¡¯s tactful behavior. By lowering his head and agreeing like that, Executive Director Go Jun-ho had a hard time getting mad. As expected, a somewhat softer answer came out. ¡°Fine. Print it again. And use some Hanseong colors.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Executive Director Go Jun-ho¡¯s next target was Senior Maeng Gi-yong, who was exining the technology. He contradicted the exnation that Senior Maeng Gi-yong had given earlier. ¡°It¡¯s good that you corrected the screen stains with a camera, this is. But do you have to make every panel like this?¡± ¡°No. There¡¯s no need for that if the panelse out normally.¡± ¡°How can you be sure of that, Senior Maeng?¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± As Senior Maeng Gi-yong hesitated, Executive Director Go Jun-ho snapped at him. ¡°What are you doing now? Is this demo a joke?¡± ¡°No, no.¡± ¡°Think a little before youe in!¡± Executive Director Go Jun-ho¡¯s anger did not end there. He paid attention to every detail from the demo preparation to the posture. Yoo-hyun just watched him calmly. ¡®He¡¯s meticulous.¡¯ They didn¡¯t have to prepare this much. Yoo-hyun thought that the game was already tilted. Maybe they didn¡¯t even need a demo. But he still thought positively about this process. They all worked hard and cared, so the results would be sweet. Time passed a little more, and the game started to tilt as Yoo-hyun expected. There was someone who felt it before anyone else. It was Executive Director Lee Tae-ryong, the third in charge. He visited the fourth in charge¡¯s office and said to Executive Director Go Jun-ho with a smile. ¡°Senior, long time no see. Haha!¡± ¡°Yeah. You¡¯re not here for nothing, are you? What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Well, I just wanted to see you and say hello.¡± Lee Tae-ryong brushed off Go Jun-ho¡¯s prickly words lightly. Then Go Jun-ho shot back sharply. ¡°Stop the nonsense and get to the point.¡± ¡°I heard you¡¯re going to report the project to the group director soon.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Of course I have to pay attention to anything rted to Apple. Aren¡¯t we the experts in that field? Haha.¡± For a moment, Director Go Jun-ho¡¯s brow furrowed. He knew that this hyena-like man would not covet a rotten meal. Director Go Jun-ho, who had been observing Director Lee Tae-ryong¡¯s expression, casually asked. ¡°Is this rted to why the business director suddenly joined the report?¡± ¡°Who knows? How can I read the business director¡¯s mind?¡± ¡°I see. He must have liked your reaction, then.¡± ¡°Haha. I can¡¯t beat you in reading the mood, senior. Anyway, please help me out, senior.¡± Director Lee Tae-ryong smiled and reached out his hand. Director Go Jun-ho, who snickered inwardly, hid his expression and shook his hand. Finally, the day of the group leader¡¯s report arrived. The front of the conference room on the first floor of the Ulsan 4th factory was busy from the morning. The people from the Preceding Product Team 1st Part had alle out and arranged arge table, and ced the demo module on it. The newly printed spec board also shone nicely. Everything was getting organized neatly. But then, the face of Lee Jin-mok, the team leader who was touching the demo module, suddenly turned pale. He spoke to Jung In-wook, the manager next to him, with a trembling voice. ¡°Ma, manager, the power suddenly went off.¡± ¡°Crazy! Hey, run and get the backup one!¡± ¡°Yes! I got it!¡± ¡°Team leader, I¡¯ll go.¡± As Lee Jin-mok nodded his head, Yoo-hyun, who hade down with a box, stepped forward. But Jung In-wook stopped Yoo-hyun and gestured with his chin. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you just prepare for the report or support. There are enough people here.¡± The senior next to him, Maeng Ki-yong, also chimed in. ¡°Yeah. Don¡¯t worry about it. We¡¯ll handle it.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head and went into the conference room. There, he saw Director Kim Hyun-min talking with Chief Kim Ho-geol. Yoo-hyun passed by the two and approached Kim Young-gil, the section chief who was practicing his presentation. ¡°Section chief, are you ready?¡± ¡°Well, I don¡¯t know if this is good enough.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to reveal everything here.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true, but I¡¯m a bit nervous.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. You¡¯ll do great.¡± As Yoo-hyun cheered him up, Kim Young-gil suddenly asked. ¡°By the way, how are you going to deal with the business directoring?¡± ¡°I thought he would be curious too. The news has been noisytely.¡± ¡°True. But do you think he¡¯ll buy it?¡± ¡°He will. The atmosphere will be good too, so don¡¯t worry.¡± ¡°I hope so. I heard the business director is very fierce.¡± ¡°You did well, judging by what you prepared. That¡¯s enough.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled with his eyes and pointed at the screen on theptop. He wasn¡¯t just saying that to boost his morale. Kim Young-gil had prepared enough, and the atmosphere was as expected. He could tell by the fact that Director Go Jun-ho, who was anxious, hadn¡¯te down yet. Chapter 244: Chapter 244: Chapter 244 It was when they received the report that the car of the business director and the group leader had entered Ulsan. Junho Ko, the executive director, came down at the right time, and Tae-ryon Lee, the third-in-charge executive director, was with him. Tae-ryon Lee, who was standing at the lobby entrance, acted as if this ce was his own domain. He greeted this person and that person, and then he extended his hand to Yoo-hyun with a chuckle. ¡°Oh, you¡¯re the friend who came on dispatch. Nice to meet you.¡± ¡°Yes. Nice to meet you too.¡± As Yoo-hyun shook his hand, his eyes narrowed into crescents. At the same time, a dimple appeared on his mouth. He looked exactly as Yoo-hyun remembered him from the past. Tae-ryon Lee spat out some clich¨¦d words with a friendly face. ¡°Enjoy your work here. If you need any help, feel free toe to me.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± Yoo-hyun also responded appropriately, hiding his true feelings. He had a feeling that he would meet him again soon, just as he said. Of course, it wouldn¡¯t be for a good reason. A momentter, two ck luxury cars parked in the lobby. As soon as the car doors opened, the people who were waiting greeted them loudly. ¡°Hello!¡± ¡°Haha! Why are you all out here? Come on in.¡± Then, a handsome man who got out of the front car waved his hand. He had distinctive eyebrows that curved up at the ends and a heartyugh. He was Im Jun-pyo, the business director and vice president. At that time, a man who got out of the back car approached him and said. ¡°How can we note out when the vice president is here?¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s not because of me, but because of Ms. Yeo.¡± ¡°If I came alone, you probably wouldn¡¯t have noticed.¡± ¡°Haha. This guy, what a joke.¡± Yeo Tae-sik, the mobile group leader and executive director, naturally assisted Im Jun-pyo. He had his hair neatlybed to the side, and he wore thin silver sses that suited his gentle appearance. Yoo-hyun watched the two people he had a past connection with among the crowd. It was when he was lost in his thoughts for a moment. Junho Ko, the executive director, went down the stairs and assisted them. ¡°Thank you foring all this way.¡± ¡°What do you mean? You guys are the ones who worked hard. Haha.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Mr. Ko had a lot of trouble preparing for this.¡± Im Jun-pyo, the vice president, smiled and encouraged him, and Yeo Tae-sik, the executive director, puffed up his chest. Junho Ko humbly deflected the praise. ¡°No, it wasn¡¯t me. It was the staff who worked hard.¡± ¡°Haha! Well, let¡¯s take a look first.¡± ¡°Yes, sir. I¡¯ll show you.¡± Junho Ko led the way, and the business director and the group leader followed him. The people who were watching were surprised by their friendly atmosphere from the start. The business director, who was rumored to be hot-tempered, didn¡¯t get angry, and the group leader, who was called cold-blooded, didn¡¯t criticize them. The two of them smiled at their mouths as if they were on a pic. The bright mood continued in front of the conference room. Im Jun-pyo, the vice president, touched the demo module on the table and asked. ¡°Is this the panel made by the OLED factory?¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± The answer came from Junho Ko himself. Yeo Tae-sik, the executive director, just watched from the side with his arms crossed. Im Jun-pyo, the vice president, nodded his head after carefullyparing the existing iPhone panel and the demo module. ¡°The bezel is a bit of a problem, but it¡¯s definitely higher resolution.¡± ¡°Yes, sir. It¡¯s four times higher than the existing iPhone.¡± Im Jun-pyo, the vice president, looked at Yeo Tae-sik, the executive director, after a moment of thought. ¡°Hmm, this is pretty good, just like Mr. Yeo said.¡± ¡°Yes, sir. It¡¯s not an easy technology.¡± Yeo Tae-sik, the executive director, answered with a calm expression. Im Jun-pyo, the vice president, who had a satisfied look on his face, asked various questions. ¡°Is this resolution possible with conventional OLEDs¡­¡± ¡°Yes. You¡¯re right. And to add to that¡­¡± Most of the answers were given by Junho Ko, the executive director, and Kim Ho-geol, the chief engineer, and Maeng Gi-yong, the senior engineer, also chimed in. They didn¡¯t try to find any ws or attack them. Rather, Im Jun-pyo, the vice president, praised the test panel that was still fresh. ¡°Haha. This is decent for a start.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± The atmosphere was perfect. Kim Hyun-min, the manager, who was watching the scene from behind, asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°The mood is good.¡± ¡°It seems better than I expected.¡± ¡°Hey, you already knew this would happen.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± When Yoo-hyun pretended not to know, Kim Hyun-min, the manager, asked him with a serious expression. ¡°But how did you know the business director¡¯s psychology without even looking at him? Can you tell by just looking at his picture?¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°Come on, tell me.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the manager, poked his side, and Yoo-hyun gave a hollowugh. He was the same person as he was before, with no change at all. ¡°It¡¯s not like that.¡± ¡°Anyway, kid, you have a lot of secrets. Then tell me how the meeting will go today.¡± ¡°Shouldn¡¯t it go well?¡± ¡°Did you just make the report like that to make it go well?¡± ¡°Hmm, then maybe it will go very well.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the manager, pped his shoulder and said. ¡°That sounds fun. So that¡¯s why you came.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the manager, smiled, and Yoo-hyun also smiled back. There was no sign of tension in their faces, even though they were facing an important report. A littleter, The conference room was full of people, with tables arranged in arge U-shape with a smaller U-shape inside. The business director and the group leader, along with the fourth-in-charge and the third-in-charge, sat in the front row. The presentation was given by Kim Young-gil, the section chief, who stood on the podium on the right side of the screen. Yoo-hyun operated theptop from the side closest to Kim Young-gil, which was the edge of the second row. Next to him was Kim Hyun-min, the manager, and the rest of the seats were upied by the people from the pre-product team. Im Jun-pyo, the vice president, made a light joke to break the ice. ¡°I wonder if I¡¯m in the wrong ce.¡± ¡°Not at all. We¡¯re grateful that you¡¯re here to brighten up the room, sir.¡± The group leader next to him ttered him. The two of them talked as if they had already decided on the oue, recalling the previous demo. ¡°It looked like something worth doing, didn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Yes. It seems like a suitable core technology to operate the OLED factory.¡± Before the presentation started, the two of them continued their casual conversation. It seemed like there was no need for a report, judging by the mood. Tae-ryon Lee, the executive director, dragged his chair next to Junho Ko, the executive director, and smiled. ¡°Congrattions in advance, senior.¡± ¡°Stop talking nonsense and focus.¡± ¡°Hey, there¡¯s no need to be so sensitive.¡± ¡°Shh. Let¡¯s talk after the meeting.¡± Junho Ko, the executive director, snapped at Tae-ryon Lee, the executive director, with a stern expression. Then he turned his head and looked at Yoo-hyun behind him. Even though it was a meeting with the business director, Yoo-hyun looked very calm. He remembered the conversation he had with him a while ago. -They say the business director ising down himself. Maybe you won¡¯t have to resign after all. -I wouldn¡¯t have started if I was just going to get an okay. I¡¯ll show you a result that exceeds your expectations. -More than expected? -Yes. And when that happens, I have a favor to ask you. What was he going to do? He had no idea, but he was actually looking forward to it. Junho Ko, the executive director, had a sense that something was going to happen at this meeting. ¡°Let¡¯s begin.¡± The presentation started with the signal from Yeo Tae-sik, the executive director. Kim Young-gil, the section chief, who stepped aside from the podium, greeted them politely. ¡°I¡¯m Kim Young-gil, the section chief of the product nning team. I¡¯ll start the presentation now.¡± Click. He turned the page ordingly, and the introduction page appeared on the screen. Usually, when they reported on a project, they would start with an overview and then proceed with the methods and so on. But this report was different. From the beginning, a word that caught Im Jun-pyo¡¯s attention popped up. ¡°Before we get to the main point, I¡¯d like to exin the hybrid technology of OLED and LCD. This is a technology that uses a substrate¡­¡± He used the word hybrid, not just LCD with OLED substrate. This was enough to give an impression of a superior and innovative technology than OLED. As if reacting to that word, the business director leaned forward. Kim Young-gil, the section chief, cut out all the unnecessary details and only spoke of the essence. ¡°We named the next-generation panel that incorporates this innovative technology as SHR (Super High Resolution) panel. And¡­¡± He didn¡¯t use the word LCD until the end and created a new name for the panel. Hybrid, SHR, these two words stuck in the business director¡¯s mind. They were exactly what he wanted to hear, and a smile already formed on his lips. On the following page, there was a chartparing OLED and SHR. It was no longer a fight between OLED and LCD. It was a fight between the future and the future. It was also a fight between Ilseong and Hanseong. And Kim Young-gil, the section chief, was telling them that Hanseong would be the winner of that fight. ¡°OLED cannot catch up with the resolution of SHR panel, no matter what technology it uses. SHR panel has the advantage in both productivity and technology¡­¡± p p p p p. ¡°Very good.¡± Im Jun-pyo, the vice president, apuded before Kim Young-gil, the section chief, could finish his sentence. He had only shown two pages. He hadn¡¯t even presented the many technical details he had prepared. Except for a few who had anticipated this situation, everyone had a stunned expression. Then, Tae-ryon Lee, the third-in-charge executive director, intervened. ¡°Sir, I think this idea is perfect too.¡± ¡°Haha! Right. We should go ahead with this.¡± ¡°Yes. If we use the name Apple, the media will surely hype it up for us.¡± ¡°True. I don¡¯t like Apple much, but they do have a high reputation.¡± Im Jun-pyo, the vice president, nodded his head with a smile at Tae-ryon Lee¡¯s ttering words. Im Jun-pyo and Tae-ryon Lee had been through thick and thin together in the home appliance business division. That¡¯s why they talked naturally in the middle of the presentation, even with Yeo Tae-sik, the executive director, in between them. Yeo Tae-sik, the executive director, just listened quietly, without showing what he was thinking. Then, Tae-ryon Lee revealed his hidden agenda. ¡°Sir, I think it wouldn¡¯t be bad if we take charge of this panel.¡± ¡°True, the third-in-charge is an expert on Apple, so there would be synergy.¡± ¡°Yes. So, what I¡¯m saying is¡­¡± Tae-ryon Lee, the executive director, was crossing the line. While Junho Ko, the executive director, was fidgeting with his feet, Yeo Tae-sik, the executive director, opened his mouth. ¡°Sir, I think there¡¯s more to the presentation, and it would be better to listen to it.¡± ¡°Haha! Right. Yes. Let¡¯s listen first and then talk.¡± Im Jun-pyo, the vice president, gestured and Tae-ryon Lee, the executive director, reluctantly backed off. Junho Ko, the executive director, finally breathed a sigh of relief, but he couldn¡¯t hide his anxiety. He clenched his teeth and looked at him. ¡®This bastard!¡¯ Then, Tae-ryon Lee, the executive director, smirked provocatively. Junho Ko, the executive director, was not so weak as to lose his temper here. He managed to keep his expression calm, but he was hurt. The problem was not now, but the fact that Tae-ryon Lee would surely reveal his dark intentionster. It was hard to guarantee the progress of the project like this. Maybe he would lose not only the project, but also the person. Regardless of Junho Ko¡¯s worries, Kim Young-gil, the section chief, continued his presentation. ¡°Yes. Then I¡¯ll continue with the presentation. As I mentioned earlier¡­¡± To Yoo-hyun, the project approval was already a foregone conclusion. Why? Because the business director had seen exactly what he wanted. He didn¡¯t care about the real sess of this project right now. He just needed a tool to escape from his current predicament. That meant, even if the project passed as it was, it would be hard to get any real support. Maybe even the third-in-charge would interfere. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t settle for such a mediocre sess. He wanted to get a solid support that would guarantee the project¡¯s sess. How could he do that? It wasn¡¯t enough to just make a report that suited the other¡¯s taste. He had to touch the hidden desire in the other¡¯s mind. And now. Yoo-hyun was ready to approach his desired sess. Chapter 245: Chapter 245: Chapter 245 Thud. As Yoo-hyun turned the page, people murmured. The w in the sessful report was tantly exposed. It was something that would normally be pushed to the back or hidden, so people looked puzzled. Kim Young-gil, the section chief, opened his mouth with a serious expression that matched the report content. ¡°As you can see from the content, the biggest obstacle for the current project is the OLED factory.¡± This time, even Vice President Im Jun-pyo did not just listen. He immediately asked a question. ¡°Why? The yield will surely improve over time.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not the yield that¡¯s the problem, it¡¯s the capacity. This is something that can¡¯t be improved by effort.¡± ¡°Then what are you going to do?¡± As Kim Young-gil made a conclusion, Vice President Im Jun-pyo¡¯s face was filled with anger. It was because everything until now seemed like a false hope. He never had the word ¡°impossible¡± in his dictionary. Kim Young-gil did not flinch and continued. ¡°I will exin the solution to solve this.¡± As he said that, the page turned at the same time. As soon as he saw the content on the screen, Vice President Im Jun-pyo¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°What is this? You want me to invest in a new factory?¡± ¡°Yes. If we consider the mass production scheduled for two yearster, we have to do it this year.¡± ¡°Huh! You¡¯re telling me this now?¡± ¡°That¡¯s the only way to match the yield and price.¡± ¡°Do you think this is possible!¡± At that moment, Vice President Im Jun-pyo shouted angrily. At the same time, his eyebrows rose sharply. It was understandable that he was angry because his most sensitive part was touched. For some reason, Vice President Yeo Tae-sik was silent with his arms crossed. Vice President Go Jun-ho was just tapping his feet nervously at the sudden change of atmosphere. Vice President Lee Tae-ryong was looking around cautiously and swallowing his saliva. In that short moment, everyone had different thoughts. Yoo-hyun saw all this flow. This was the optimal timing to decide the oue. Thump thump thump thump. Meanwhile, Kim Young-gil, the section chief, felt his heart pounding like crazy. It was not just anyone, but a presentation in front of the business director. But he hadpletely overturned the situation. It was all because of a junior who asked for help. But he didn¡¯t know when to stop. -As you said, sir, the business director will be angry. But we can¡¯t back down. That¡¯s when we throw our trump card. He even demanded this next. His honest feeling? He wanted to run away. He wanted to pick up the spilled water even now. But then. Yoo-hyun was smiling leisurely. He even raised his thumb. As soon as he saw that, Kim Young-gil felt choked up. That bastard! He had pride too. He clenched his fist and faced Vice President Im Jun-pyo¡¯s fierce gaze. ¡°Yes, sir. I think it¡¯s possible.¡± ¡°Do you know how bad thepany situation is right now?¡± ¡°No. We¡¯re not making it with our money. We¡¯re thinking of getting investment from Apple.¡± ¡°Apple?¡± It was when the business director¡¯s brow narrowed sharply. Thud. Yoo-hyun turned the page and refreshed the mood. At the same time, Kim Young-gil spoke with a strong voice. ¡°As you can see from Apple¡¯s past investment record, if this panel seeds¡­¡± That was the decisive blow. The business director¡¯s eyes saw nothing else. He had no reason to care about trivial problems. Only one thing entered his eyes. Apple is investing and attracting a new OLED factory? The meaning of this was clear. Hansung could build an image of leading the future in an instant. Crushing Ilseong in the process was a bonus. The media would praise Hansung, and the stock price would soar. He imagined a rosy future in his head already. His eyebrows that were raised sharply softened. Even a faint smile appeared on his lips. ¡°Go on¡­¡± As Kim Young-gil continued his presentation. Vice President Im Jun-pyo interrupted him. ¡°Wait. Is this possible?¡± ¡°Yes. Based on Apple¡¯s previous actions, they will invest to make this project sessful.¡± ¡°What do we need to do? How can I help?¡± Vice President Im Jun-pyo asked eagerly. Kim Young-gil gave him the prepared answer. ¡°First of all, we need your full support to use the OLED line of Future Product Research Institute.¡± ¡°Okay. Leave it to me.¡± As soon as Kim Young-gil finished speaking, Vice President Im Jun-pyo picked up his phone. A few secondster, he connected to someone. He called the director of Future Product Research Institute. ¡°It¡¯s me, the vice president. You know, the LCD ultra-high resolution panel? Yeah, yeah. That¡¯s right. Stick to it and make it happen somehow. From now on, we¡¯re running the OLED factory ording to this. Got it? Okay.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He didn¡¯t need to hear the other person¡¯s opinion. Everyone here knew what Vice President Im Jun-pyo¡¯s words meant. Especially the people from the Advanced Product Team 2 were speechless with surprise. The problem that had been hard to solve was solved in an instant. He hung up the phone and said to Kim Young-gil. ¡°I¡¯ll support you. Is that it?¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Let me know if there¡¯s anything else.¡± As Vice President Im Jun-pyo said that, Kim Young-gil, the section chief, opened his mouth without hesitation. He was already prepared for this. ¡°There is something else. For the liquid crystal coating on the ultra-high resolution substrate, we need CTO¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°Hold on a second.¡± Vice President Im Jun-pyo called CTO right away. No one could stop him now. He was like a runaway train that only looked ahead. ¡°Hey, Yu, it¡¯s me, the vice president. About that ultra-high resolution substrate¡­¡± He also got the result in one call. With this, all the problems that the Advanced Product Team 2 had been struggling with were solved. With just two phone calls. Go Sung-chul, the senior leader of Team 2, looked at Yoo-hyun with a stunned expression. ¡®This is crazy! It really worked out as he said.¡¯ He couldn¡¯t believe this situation. In the silent conference room, Vice President Im Jun-pyo opened his mouth. ¡°Okay, that¡¯s done too. Anything else?¡± ¡°Thank you. This is enough for the technical part.¡± Kim Young-gil answered and nced at Yoo-hyun. He recalled what Yoo-hyun had said earlier. -Hold back for a moment. The business director will probably rush in by himself. By now, Kim Young-gil had given up halfway. Everything had gone so smoothly that he had nothing to doubt or hesitate. As if reading his mind, Yoo-hyun nodded as their eyes met. At that moment, Kim Young-gil felt goosebumps on his arm. ¡®Yoo-hyun, how far can you see?¡¯ Then, Vice President Im Jun-pyo asked. ¡°What about the target?¡± ¡°November.¡± ¡°That¡¯ste. Can¡¯t you do it faster?¡± It was a question that Vice President Im Jun-pyo had to ask from his impatient position. Kim Young-gil casually threw a bait as he had nned. ¡°There is a faster way.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°We need to consult with Apple first, and we need some people to unify the technical aspects.¡± ¡°Who?¡± ¡°We need support from people who have experience with Apple business.¡± As soon as Kim Young-gil answered, Vice President Im Jun-pyo reacted. ¡°You mean people from Team 3?¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± As Kim Young-gil nodded, Vice President Im Jun-pyo called Lee Tae-ryong, the vice president of Team 3. ¡°Lee, vice president.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°Did you hear? Give me some people.¡± ¡°What¡­¡± As Lee Tae-ryong hesitated, Vice President Im Jun-pyo asked again. ¡°Kim, section chief, what exactly do you need?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll let the team leader exin this part.¡± Kim Young-gil naturally passed the baton to Kim Ho-geol, the senior engineer. Kim Ho-geol was more dumbfounded than surprised. It was because he remembered what Yoo-hyun had said before the meeting. -Team leader, you might need to ask Circuit Team 3 for something. Think about it in advance. ¡®How is this possible?¡¯ This was beyond his level of thinking. Kim Ho-geol swallowed his saliva and opened his mouth cautiously. It was his first time speaking properly in front of the business director. ¡°First of all, to match Apple¡¯s high-speed interface protocol¡­¡± Kim Ho-geol recited the content. It was obvious that he needed a lot of help. ¡°Really? Is that it?¡± As Vice President Im Jun-pyo nodded, Lee Tae-ryong resisted for a moment. ¡°Circuit Team 3 is also short of staff right now.¡± But this was not the atmosphere where friendship or favor could work. Vice President Im Jun-pyo pushed him hard. ¡°Why? You¡¯re just doing what you¡¯ve been doing.¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± Lee Tae-ryong tried to answer while managing his expression. But the more he did, the more tangled his words became. ¡°What? Speak clearly.¡± ¡°Well¡­ Apple is such a demanding customer that we have a lot to do.¡± ¡°No. You¡¯re just beingzy.¡± ¡°No. How could that be?¡± As Vice President Im Jun-pyo made a final decision, Lee Tae-ryong waved his hand. He knew what would happen if he fell out of his favor. He needed to keep quiet here for now. ¡°Then support them.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± In the end, Vice President Im Jun-pyo¡¯s relentless progress won. He was the person who made the director of Future Product Research Institute and CTO surrender with one phone call each. He had no reason not to make a subordinate who yed under his feet surrender too. There was nothing more to see in the presentation since the important things were already decided. As time passed, Lee Tae-ryong¡¯s face became harder and harder. His trademark dimples disappearedpletely. On the other hand, Go Jun-ho, the vice president of Team 4, was overjoyed by the unexpected huge achievement. Kim Young-gil wrapped up his presentation in a very good mood. ¡°¡­That¡¯s all for my presentation.¡± p p p p p p. Vice President Im Jun-pyo pped even louder this time. Then the conference room was filled with apuse. It was an unusual apuse in a stiff report session. Of course, it was more because Vice President Im Jun-pyo was very pleased than because the presentation was good. To prove that, he said with a very satisfied expression. ¡°Hahaha! Good job, Kim, section chief.¡± ¡°No, sir. It¡¯s all thanks to the Advanced Product Team 4.¡± ¡°Haha! Don¡¯t be modest. Well. Go, vice president, you did well too.¡± As Vice President Im Jun-pyo pointed him out, Go Jun-ho bowed his head. ¡°It¡¯s more thanks to the team members.¡± ¡°Haha. Is that so? The Advanced Product Team did well too.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± The people from the Advanced Product Team who attended the meeting bowed their heads. Yoo-hyun was among them. As he received the greeting, Vice President Im Jun-pyo gestured to Go Jun-ho. ¡°This can¡¯t be done with words. Go, vice president.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t just say it. Treat the hard-working people to something delicious.¡± ¡°I will, sir.¡± Vice President Im Jun-pyo was in a very good mood right now. He did everything he could with words right away. Chapter 246: Chapter 246: Chapter 246 It was then. In the midst of a good atmosphere, Director Go Jun-ho opened his mouth. ¡°Ah, Vice President Im.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°There is one more person here who worked hard.¡± ¡°Really? Who is it?¡± ¡°His name is Han Yoo-hyun, he came from the Product nning Team. Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Director Go Jun-ho suddenly pointed at Yoo-hyun. It was an absurd situation, but Yoo-hyun stood up from his seat for now. Then Vice President Im Jun-pyo praised him cheerfully. ¡°Haha! You¡¯re a young guy, but you look smart. Director Go must have been impressed by you.¡± ¡°Not at all. He just looked kindly on me.¡± ¡°Anyway, you did a great job.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± A few words were exchanged. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t catch Vice President Im Jun-pyo¡¯s eye right now. He just treated him as a young employee. It was natural for the executives who didn¡¯t know Yoo-hyun well. But among them, there was someone who looked closely at Yoo-hyun. It was Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik, the head of the Mobile Group. After the presentation was over. Vice President Im Jun-pyo still had some lingering feelings, so he called Director Go Jun-ho and talked to him. Kim Ho-geol, the senior manager, and Kim Young-gil, the section chief, were also there. Yoo-hyun watched them with satisfaction and cleaned up. Section Chief Kim Hyun-min, who was next to him, poked his side. ¡°As expected. You¡¯re amazing.¡± ¡°What did I do? Section Chief Kim did everything.¡± Yoo-hyun stepped back and Kim Hyun-min¡¯s eyes became crescent-shaped. His eyes were full of affection for Yoo-hyun. ¡°Kid. Come back soon.¡± ¡°I have a lot of work to do in nning now, don¡¯t I?¡± ¡°That¡¯s why you have to do it.¡± ¡°No, sir. Please take care of it.¡± Love is love, and work is work. Yoo-hyun politely expressed his refusal and greeted him. Kim Hyun-min chuckled and said. ¡°Hey, you bastard, that¡­ uh? Group leader.¡± Kim Hyun-min was startled when he saw a man who had approached them. ¡°Sit down, sit down.¡± ¡°No, thank you. You worked hard.¡± When Kim Hyun-min got up, Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik reached out his hand to him. Yoo-hyun also got up. ¡°Kim Team Leader, I think we greeted each other once before?¡± ¡°Yes, Group Leader. It¡¯s an honor to see you again like this.¡± ¡°Haha. You¡¯re still good at ttering as before.¡± ¡°You always make me say nice things when I see you, Group Leader.¡± Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik gave a faint smile at Kim Hyun-min¡¯s words. He didn¡¯t change his expression even in the roller coaster-like presentation. That¡¯s how positive his smile looked now. Then he patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s back. ¡°You worked hard too.¡± ¡°The team seniors worked harder than me.¡± ¡°Haha. Don¡¯t be too humble as a young guy.¡± ¡°That¡¯s really true.¡± He raised his eyebrows as he watched Yoo-hyun dodge the question. It was because of the deep experience he felt from his posture, tone of voice, and eyes. He soonposed his expression and said to Yoo-hyun. ¡°By the way, I didn¡¯t have a meeting with you since you came on secondment.¡± ¡°I wanted to have a cup of coffee with you, Group Leader.¡± Yoo-hyun had been waiting for this moment, so he quickly caught his words. Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik looked at Yoo-hyun and Kim Hyun-min with a bewildered expression. ¡°Haha! Is this how the Product nning Team usually is?¡± Kim Hyun-min and Yoo-hyun answered in turn. ¡°Yes, Group Leader. It¡¯s our tradition.¡± ¡°I learned a lot from the team.¡± They were two people who matched perfectly in this situation. In the office of the Mobile Group leader on the third floor of Ulsan Factory 1, Yoo-hyun was facing Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik there. They exchanged a few words about today¡¯s report after a simple greeting. ¡°You were¡­¡± ¡°When I prepared this time¡­¡± They were not easy questions to answer one by one. Yet the young employee in front of Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik¡¯s eyes had a clear grasp of the core issues. It felt like he had nned everything from the beginning to the end. He chuckled at the absurd thought. ¡°That¡¯s enough. You prepared a lot, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°I picked up a lot of information while working with them.¡± ¡°Haha. You¡¯re an unusual guy.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take that as apIment.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled leisurely and answered, and Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik nced at him. ¡°So that¡¯s why Director Shin praised you?¡± ¡°It¡¯s an honor that Director Shin Kyung-wook looked kindly on me.¡± ¡°Huh! How did you know that Director Shin Kyung-wook said that?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know any other Director Shin besides Director Shin Kyung-wook.¡± ¡°That¡¯s ridiculous¡­¡± Yoo-hyun looked straight at Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik, who was flustered. And he recalled the time when he met him with Director Shin Kyung-wook in the past. -He¡¯s a senior I respect. He has a lot to learn from him. Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik was one of the few people that Director Shin Kyung-wook cared for warmly. He remembered him as a principled and passionate person. When he suddenly became the group leader of the LCD business division, Yoo-hyun had a hunch. Director Shin Kyung-wook was making aeback. Now it was time for Yoo-hyun to respond to that. ¡°Group Leader, thank you for your concern.¡± ¡°What part are you talking about?¡± ¡°I told the business director nicely.¡± ¡°It wasn¡¯t me. It just happened that way¡­ Don¡¯t tell me?¡± The vice president, Yeo Tae-sik, who was answering, widened his eyes. In an instant, countless assumptions shed through his mind. It was too big of a picture for someone to have nned it. He was silent for a moment, hiding his thoughts, and then said. ¡°I¡¯m not the type of person who cares about the process.¡± ¡°Do you think the result is important?¡± ¡°Yes. I think the result is everything. And you made a result.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yeo Tae-sik lowered his head and looked at Yoo-hyun, who bowed his head. He hesitated for a while, and then spoke with a more serious look than usual. ¡°But you know what, the vice president thinks the result is more important than I do.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Yes. It may seem like it went well for now, but if the result is bad, there will be bigger trouble.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll have to prepare well.¡± Yoo-hyun answered calmly, and Yeo Tae-sik asked sharply. ¡°Do you think we can do it by preparing? Apple is not a ce where you can easily move, is it?¡± The anxious business director¡¯s eyes were visible right away. But this was also useless if he couldn¡¯t make a result. And making a result was not easy either. Apple said they would build a factory, but that was just an assumption. It was a miracle that could happen when countless causal rtionships were aligned. But Yoo-hyun confidently said. ¡°It will happen.¡± ¡°No. It will be difficult. There will be a lot of interference from around.¡± ¡°Are you talking about the third manager?¡± ¡°Huh, this is ridiculous.¡± Yeo Tae-sik¡¯s neat face wrinkled as if Yoo-hyun had hit the mark. There was no reason to waste more time here. Yoo-hyun showed his spirit in front of Yeo Tae-sik, who was testing him. ¡°I won¡¯t say much. I¡¯ll show you with the result.¡± ¡°Do you think you can handle it as an employee?¡± Yeo Tae-sik, who had recovered from his surprise, asked sharply. Yoo-hyun smiled and answered. ¡°You have to help me, sir.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°If you¡¯re going to help me, please push me more actively.¡± He bowed his head and said firmly. His confident eyes forced Yeo Tae-sik¡¯s choice. Yeo Tae-sikughed bitterly at the unexpected development and asked. ¡°Who are you really?¡± ¡°I¡¯m the person who will make the result you want.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer pierced through Yeo Tae-sik¡¯s identity. Yeo Tae-sik felt like he had been hit on the back of his head with a hammer. ¡°Huh.¡± He sighed and looked at Yoo-hyun. The young employee¡¯s deep eyes told him that it was not just an empty talk. *** That evening, Yoo-hyun sat at a famous intestine restaurant in Ulsan. Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, and Kim Young-gil, the section chief, stayed with him untilte. The table was full of empty soju bottles. Kim Hyun-min, who was slightly drunk, grumbled. Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager, kept calling him. ¡°What did she say then¡­¡± ¡°But why don¡¯t you answer the phone?¡± Yoo-hyun asked and Kim Hyun-min shook his head. ¡°Why should I? She¡¯s going to nag me anyway.¡± ¡°It seems like a situation where you should.¡± ¡°Hey, Yoo-hyun. You don¡¯t know the situation. You shouldn¡¯t challenge the authority of the team leader like that. Kim section chief, what do you think?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Kim Young-gil turned his head away pretending not to know. Yoo-hyun barely held back hisughter. Kim Hyun-min still seemed to get along well with Choi Min-hee. He imagined their Tom and Jerry-like appearance and smiled at the corner of his mouth. Kim Hyun-min pushed a bottle of alcohol toward him. Glug glug. He filled Yoo-hyun¡¯s empty ss and asked with a serious expression as he could muster. ¡°How is it? Are there any people who bother you these days?¡± ¡°Do you think there are?¡± ¡°No. You look like everyone hates you.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not possible.¡± ¡°You can tell by looking at him.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the manager, chuckled at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. Kim Young-gil, the section chief, who had been quiet, added ament. ¡°Yoo-hyun, the team really changed a lot.¡± ¡°In what way?¡± ¡°It feels like we get along much better. It must be thanks to you.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand, but Kim Young-gil, who had seen the change from the side, didn¡¯t believe it. He drank a ss of alcohol with a thoughtful look. Then, Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, said. ¡°Kim section chief, why are you so gloomy when you got a lot ofpIments?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not gloomy. I¡¯m happy. Do you want a drink?¡± ¡°It¡¯s written all over your face.¡± Kim Hyun-min poked him and Kim Young-gil forced a smile. It seemed like the atmosphere would be awkward, so Yoo-hyun pushed his ss forward. ¡°Come on, don¡¯t be like that. Have a drink.¡± Clink. They emptied another ss. It was while Kim Hyun-min went to the bathroom for a moment. Yoo-hyun poured alcohol for Kim Young-gil and said. ¡°Section chief, you did a great job today.¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s all because of you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that. You did well.¡± Kim Young-gil emptied his ss without a word. He looked bitter. Today¡¯s presentation was a heavy burden for him, who had grown a lot. He poured out his inner thoughts with the help of alcohol. ¡°To be honest, I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on.¡± ¡°You did well.¡± ¡°That was not me. That was you. I thought it wouldn¡¯t work until the end.¡± ¡°You wouldn¡¯t have said that in front of the vice president if you did.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Kim Young-gil shook his head. The truth was, Kim Young-gil had always worked alone. He hated to cause trouble to others because of his personality. But he changed a lot after working with Yoo-hyun recently. He received a lot of help from him, and admired his junior¡¯s ability. And at some point, he started to follow him. This presentation was decisive. That feeling made him feel so pathetic. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun quietly looked at Kim Young-gil. He avoided his gaze and bit his lips. His agony was conveyed from his expression. Chapter 247: Chapter 247: Chapter 247 Nothing he said would work here. Instead of speaking, he filled his empty ss again. Gulp. The ss contained constion for his senior who was going through growing pains. ¡®You can do it.¡¯ It was not a vague belief. It was Yoo-hyun¡¯s conviction that he had reached after spending a long time with him. Yoo-hyun believed that he would spread his wings on his own. And he was willing to wait until then. ¡®You shouldn¡¯t live so miserably like before.¡¯ That was what Yoo-hyun wanted the most. There was a brief silence between the two. Kim Hyunmin, the team leader who had returned to his seat, spoke with a yful expression. ¡°Did you badmouth me?¡± Yoo-hyun lightly yed along with his joke. ¡°Yes. You¡¯re right.¡± ¡°Kid. I¡¯ll let you off because you¡¯re honest.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Kim Hyunmin, who chuckled, suddenly asked as if he remembered something. ¡°Oh, by the way, what did the group leader say earlier?¡± ¡°He said he would actively help me from now on.¡± ¡°Oh, wow! He¡¯s a very picky person, you know.¡± ¡°Yes. He seemed to like me.¡± As Yoo-hyun nodded, Kim Hyunmin passed the ball to Kim Younggil, the section chief. It was his own way of lifting the mood. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to Kim section chief¡¯s presentation. Well done.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Kim Younggil also knew well and forced a smile. But there was still confusion in his eyes. That night. Yeo Taesik, the executive director of the mobile group in the LCD business unit, was on the phone with someone. -You met HanYoo-hyun? ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Despite being a low-ranking person, Yeo Taesik was respectful. It was because the other person was Shin Kyungwook, the senior executive director. He asked with an expectant voice. -How was it? ¡°As you said, sir. He was extraordinary.¡± -That¡¯s still below my expectations. Shin Kyungwook joked, and Yeo Taesik shook his head. ¡°I can¡¯t express how amazing he was. Honestly, hepletely exceeded my expectations.¡± -Haha! I know how you feel because I¡¯ve been through it too. What did he say? ¡°If you¡¯re going to help me, push me hard.¡± -He¡¯s an interesting guy, isn¡¯t he? ¡°Yes. You¡¯re right.¡± -So what are you going to do now? Having already thought of an answer, Yeo Taesik replied without hesitation. ¡°I¡¯m going to let him do as he pleases.¡± -You should. I want to see him too. Then he added emphatically to Shin Kyungwook who agreed. ¡°I¡¯ll make sure to produce results before youe back.¡± -Don¡¯t feel pressured. It¡¯s fate as they say. ¡°I¡¯ll keep that in mind, sir.¡± Yeo Taesik bowed his head. The next morning. Yoo-hyun started his day as usual with a good mood. ¡°Good morning.¡± ¡°Oh! Yoo-hyun, good morning.¡± Maeng Giyong, the senior engineer, jumped up from his seat and greeted Yoo-hyun. His face was full of joy. ¡°Maeng senior engineer, you look happy today?¡± ¡°They said they would reward me for my hard work.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. I think the whole team will get it. Haha!¡± Heughed brightly when it happened. Lee Jinmok, the deputy manager, came over and exaggeratedly said. ¡°Oh, the star of yesterday has finally arrived.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? It¡¯s all thanks to Lee deputy manager who prepared the demo well.¡± ¡°No, no. The director picked you out specifically.¡± ¡°Are you jealous?¡± ¡°Of course not! How could I be?¡± Yoo-hyun hit the nail on the head and Lee Jinmok red up. He looked quite adorable. It wasn¡¯t just the two of them. The other people in part 1 also weed Yoo-hyun warmly. The part leader Jung Inwook was no exception. ¡°I don¡¯t know what to say.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to say anything.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s yful answer, Jung Inwook hesitated for a moment and then blurted out his true feelings. ¡°You did well.¡± ¡°Thank you, Jung leader.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head sincerely as he felt his sincerity. When he looked up, he saw the friendly expressions of the part people in his eyes. He felt like he hadpletely melted into this ce. He liked that feeling. The good news wasn¡¯t just that. It happened when Yoo-hyun came back from the bathroom for a moment. Buzzing buzzing The team people were buzzing around excitedly Maeng Giyong waved at Yoo-hyun who returned to his seat He was looking at something together at Kim Seondong¡¯s seat. ¡°Yoo-hyun,e here and see.¡± ¡°What? What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°There¡¯s a big deal going on. Look at this.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at the monitor screen he pointed to. -Disciplinary notice Hong 00, the leader of the mobile group in the LCD business unit, and Yoon 00, the senior engineer, were dismissed for disciplinary reasons on suspicion of embezzlingpany assets. The names were hidden, but it was clear who they meant. Maeng Giyong eximed. ¡°It¡¯s not a resignation, but a dismissal.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. They won¡¯t get any unemployment benefits.¡± ¡°Yeah. They said they have to spit out the money too.¡± ¡°Good for them.¡± As Yoo-hyun answered, Maeng Giyong smiled and patted Kim Seondong on the shoulder. ¡°Seondong, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡± ¡°No, no. It¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to deal with those trash anymore.¡± Maeng Giyong still seemed to regret that he couldn¡¯t help Kim Seondong. There was a sadness in his voice. Yoo-hyun quietly returned to his seat. He wanted to give them some time alone. That¡¯s when it happened. Ko Seongcheol, the senior engineer from the next part, came over and asked. ¡°Do you want a cup of tea?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± There was no reason to refuse his offer, so Yoo-hyun agreed right away. The rooftop of Ulsan 4th factory. In that ce where the venttor was humming, Ko Seongcheol said. ¡°You¡¯ve been here for quite a while, but this is your first time here.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve been so busy.¡± ¡°It was ack of leisure.¡± Senior Go Seong-cheol was always the type to work quietly behind the scenes. He neverined even when he had to work overtime and on weekends. It was not because he was afraid of Manager Hong Hyuk-su, but because it was his personality. He also had a strong pride in his work. To him, Yoo-hyun said. ¡°It might be good for you to have some leisure now.¡± ¡°Are you giving me advice as a junior?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you also receive it from the director?¡± ¡°Haha.¡± Yoo-hyun answered with a good-natured tone, and Senior Go Seong-cheolughed bitterly. It was a ridiculous thing to say, but considering the recent situation, it was not a wrong statement. He put aside his pride for a moment and asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°Did you really know it would turn out like this?¡± ¡°I believed so.¡± ¡°Why? No one thought it would work.¡± ¡°Everyone worked hard. How could it not work if you did that?¡± Senior Go Seong-cheol made a dumbfounded expression at Yoo-hyun¡¯s question that pretended not to know. ¡°It¡¯s strange that it works just because you try.¡± ¡°It won¡¯t be like that anymore. As long as you work hard and produce results, things will definitely go your way.¡± It was a clear nonsense. It was also a denial of Senior Go Seong-cheol¡¯spany life that he had experienced so far. Yet, Senior Go Seong-cheol agreed with Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He had already seen several times that Yoo-hyun¡¯s confident words became reality. ¡°I hope so. It would be nice if that happened.¡± ¡°Yes. Our team can do it.¡± ¡°Our team¡­¡± He repeated Yoo-hyun¡¯s words in his mouth, pondering over them for a while. Yoo-hyun looked at Senior Go Seong-cheol quietly. He did not think that his heart hadpletely opened up yet. The rest of the second part members were the same. But Yoo-hyun believed. Just as the first part changed, the second part would soon blend in with the team. Only then would he be able to see the true face of the Preceding Product Team. At that moment. Director Go Jun-ho¡¯s secretary Ju Yun-ha was using thepany messenger. She immediately sent a message to the person who entered the chat window. -Aerin unni, the business director praised the project presentation a lot. -What! Really? Then Yoo-hyun doesn¡¯t have much trouble? -Yes. I don¡¯t think he needs to resign. -That¡¯s good. I knew he would do well. When I saw his color phone report¡­ Ju Yun-ha chuckled as she read Aerin¡¯s long message. She felt like she knew Aerin¡¯s feelings because she had experienced Yoo-hyun next to her. She was about to write a reply when it happened. Director Go Jun-ho called Ju Yun-ha. ¡°Yun-ha,e here for a second.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± She immediately answered and got up from her seat, typing. -Unni, the director came back from the group leader meeting. I¡¯ll contact youter. -Okay. Thank you so much. Ju Yun-ha smiled at Aerin¡¯s warm reply. Yoo-hyun had to get up as soon as he returned to his seat. It was because of the message he received from Ju Yun-ha a while ago. -The director wants to see you. He seems to be in a good mood today. -Thank you for the good information. Yoo-hyun sent a reply and chuckled. He could clearly see what Director Go Jun-ho¡¯s mind was like. ¡°He endured quite a lot.¡± He muttered to himself and walked lightly. Meanwhile, Director Go Jun-ho, who was sitting in his office, was nervous. It was because of what Vice President Yeo Tae-sik had asked him during the meeting earlier. -Let Han Yu-hyun do as he wishes. Director Go, please support him. It was obvious that Vice President Yeo Tae-sik¡¯s upper line had moved. Otherwise, there was no way that the group leader would protect an employee he didn¡¯t even know. Director Go Jun-ho sneered and muttered to himself. ¡°I should have known when he said he would resign.¡± It was something that a second-year employee could never do. The rest of his actions were also the same. ¡°I wonder¡­¡± He was recalling Yoo-hyun¡¯s past actions when it happened. Knock knock knock There was a knock on the office door. Director Go Jun-ho hid his expression and said in a serious voice, ¡°Come in.¡± A momentter, Yoo-hyun faced Director Go Jun-ho in his office They had shed several times already, so there was no awkwardness even when they looked at each other without saying anything The first to open his mouth was Director Go Jun-ho. ¡°It turned out as you said.¡± ¡°I was lucky.¡± ¡°Lucky? Did you say you would resign because of luck?¡± ¡°I had to do that so you would move, sir.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Director Go Jun-ho was speechless at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. He felt like he had been hit by a counterpunch after trying to bluff. He quickly waved his hand. ¡°I think there was some misunderstanding. It was because of the situation, I was actually on your side.¡± ¡°Yes. I know.¡± ¡°Good. You wouldn¡¯t have been able to act so quickly if I hadn¡¯t.¡± ¡°Thank you for your support.¡± Director Go Jun-ho finally sighed in relief. Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly as he looked at Director Go Jun-ho. He thought he could trust him from now on. The two had different thoughts at that time. Director Go Jun-ho was curious about what kind of rtionship Yoo-hyun had with Vice President Yeo Tae-sik, and what kind of connections he had. He was too embarrassed to ask him directly, so he said it indirectly. ¡°The presentation was honestly beyond my expectations. The group leader also praised it.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d.¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s a project that the upper people are pushing for, so it will go better.¡± ¡°You will also support me, right?¡± Director Go Jun-ho¡¯s eyes sparkled at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. He was saying the same thing that Vice President Yeo Tae-sik had told him. Chapter 248: Chapter 248: Chapter 248 Vice President Go Jun-ho raised his voice once again. ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Vice President Go Jun-ho without answering. He was trying to put psychological pressure on him to get a big deal. The moment Vice President Go Jun-ho¡¯s Adam¡¯s apple moved, Yoo-hyun spoke. ¡°I asked you a favorst time¡­¡± Vice President Go Jun-ho, who couldn¡¯t stand it anymore, also opened his mouth. ¡°What kind of rtionship do you have with the group leader¡­¡± Their words ovepped at the same time. ¡®Rtionship?¡¯ ¡®Favor?¡¯ Different words than they expected popped up in their heads. Yoo-hyun finally understood Vice President Go Jun-ho¡¯s change of attitudepletely. It seemed that Vice President Yeo Tae-sik had already told him everything. Vice President Go Jun-ho said awkwardly. ¡°Oh, favor. Right, you said you would grant me a favor if I exceeded your expectations, right?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. And you said I exceeded your expectations earlier.¡± ¡°Haha! I should grant it then. What is it?¡± ¡°Since you asked, I¡¯ll tell you right away.¡± ¡°Tell me.¡± Yoo-hyun had no reason to hesitate now that Vice President Yeo Tae-sik had stepped in. Yoo-hyun took the initiative. ¡°My favor is¡­¡± Vice President Go Jun-ho was shocked by Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°What? There will be a lot of resistance from the third division.¡± ¡°It¡¯s something only you can do, sir.¡± Vice President Go Jun-ho looked incredulous at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. It was normal to ask for rewards or personnel favors in this situation. But Yoo-hyun¡¯s favorpletely surpassed his expectations. This was not the vision of an employee. ¡®He must be involved with someone very high up.¡¯ Vice President Go Jun-ho confirmed his hypothesis once again. ¡°I see. I¡¯ll help you with that part, of course.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing to thank me for. This is all for ourpany, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Yes, it is.¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± Yoo-hyun smiled as he watched Vice President Go Jun-hough loudly. He had achieved great results in a short period of time, but his team was busier than ever. They didn¡¯t even have time to have a dinner party even though they received bonuses. It wasn¡¯t just because they had a lot of work to do. There were several reasons, and one of them was the meetings that were held every time they left work. Today was no different. Senior Go Seong-cheol, who was giving a presentation in the small conference room, paused. ¡°What we need for our panel is¡­¡± It was because of the music that signaled the end of work. -Let¡¯s make regr work hours a habit ? ? ? At this point, they should have stopped, but the people who attended the meeting urged Senior Go Seong-cheol to continue. ¡°Just filter out what you hear and keep going.¡± ¡°Yes, sir. Then I¡¯ll continue. To make a high-resolution panel¡­¡± It was understandable, because the people who attended the meeting were from the Future Product Research Institute. They hade all the way from Yongin, so if they didn¡¯t finish the meeting today, they would have to spend another night here. It wasn¡¯t just the Future Product Research Institute. The teams under CTO in Gimpo also came down frequently. Soon they would have to deal with the third division staff as well. They had to prepare for that too. It was a great thing that their position had changedpletely because of the strong push from the business director. But that also meant that they had a lot more to do in the short term at the Advanced Product Team. There was another reason why they postponed their dinner party. At the weekly report meeting, Chief Kim Ho-geol said to his team members. ¡°You know there¡¯s a group ser tournamenting up soon, right?¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± The team members sighed at the same time. They knew exactly what he was going to say next. Chief Kim Ho-geol said firmly as if he expected it. ¡°I know it¡¯s hard, but we don¡¯t have enough people, so we all have to participate.¡± Then Ju In-mok raised his hand and said. ¡°Can¡¯t we skip this time for real?¡± They couldn¡¯t even have a dinner party because they were working overtime every day, and now they had to y ser. They felt like protesting. ¡°No way. You know how much the director cares about ser.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me he¡¯s going to do what he did when he was in charge of the third division.¡± ¡°No way, Senior Maeng. You know he¡¯s like that.¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yong grumbled and Chief Jeong In-wook corrected him. Vice President Go Jun-ho was someone who Chief Jeong In-wook knew better than anyone else. His words were very reliable. Yoo-hyun asked to lighten the mood. ¡°What did the director do when he was in charge of the third division?¡± ¡°He made the Circuit 3 Team gather at the ser field after work for a month because they lost in the first round, probably.¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yong answered and Chief Jeong In-wook added. ¡°He¡¯s very prideful. He¡¯ll probably start a war if he faces the third division.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Everyone agreed with that, so Yoo-hyun nodded as well. Then Chief Jeong In-wook nailed it. ¡°It¡¯s not ¡®I see¡¯. Yoo-hyun, you have to go too. We don¡¯t have enough people.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± There was a ser tournament in the past too. The people at the Ulsan factory, or more precisely, the higher-ups, liked ser so much that they held a tournament every year. But Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t y back then, and he had to y now. This was also the future he had changed. Many things happened at the same time, so everyone was out of their minds. But Yoo-hyun was walking straight along the line he had drawn. When everyone was flustered by the imminent things, Yoo-hyun drew a big picture. He also made time to work on it when he came home. He had a lot of things to worry about. Yoo-hyun searched for old articles on hisputer and thought. Whichpany wouldpete for the Apple Phone 4 panel? There were only a handful ofpanies in the world that could match Apple¡¯s level. Yoo-hyun skimmed through the recent articles of the most likelypetitors. They were not much different from their past moves. Hansung was also the same. Of course, there was a slight difference. The articles came out earlier than before, and the exact details were thoroughly hidden. But the direction was the same as before. As these articles showed, the three leadingpanies had clearly diverged in their directions. It was a game that Hansung had to win from the beginning. There was no reason why what worked in the past wouldn¡¯t work this time. But Yoo-hyun wanted more than just supplying panels for the Apple Phone 4. He wanted something more. And he had something else to do for that. The next evening. Yoo-hyun sat alone in a cafe and looked at his phone. On the phone screen, there was a part of a newspaper taken with a camera. It was a picture that Kang Jun-ki had sent him a while ago, saying it was amazing. There was a small title under which there were hard-to-read letters. He had already read it, but it was still nice to see it again. ¡°Hyun-soo is still the same as ever.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled as he looked at it. Swoosh. A ck hair strand fell over his shoulder. ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°Sorry. I was curious what you wereughing about.¡± Reporter Oh Eun-bi smiled and sat down across from Yoo-hyun. She put her camera down next to her and Yoo-hyun said to her. ¡°This is an invasion of privacy.¡± ¡°Sorry, sorry. Hoho! It¡¯s a habit of a reporter. Please understand.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not a good habit.¡± Yoo-hyun said sarcastically and Reporter Oh Eun-bi quickly changed the subject. ¡°What kind of article is that? It looks like one.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just an article about a friend.¡± ¡°Really? Can I see it?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Just because. I¡¯m a reporter too, so I¡¯m interested in these things.¡± It wasn¡¯t a special secret, so Yoo-hyun handed her his phone. She zoomed in on the screen and nodded her head. Yoo-hyun asked casually. ¡°It¡¯s a good story, right?¡± ¡°It is. Your friend is the one who jumped into the overturned car and saved the child, right?¡± ¡°Yes. He¡¯s kind of reckless.¡± ¡°Hoho! He¡¯s righteous. Look here. He also fixed the car for free.¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t seem to care about making money.¡± Yoo-hyun said sourly and Reporter Oh Eun-bi winked at him. ¡°Yoo-hyun, are you embarrassed to talk about your friend?¡± ¡°No way. Why would I be?¡± ¡°Come on, you are. You must really like your friend.¡± ¡°Hmm, well, I do.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s appearance was unexpected and Reporter Oh Eun-bi smiled. ¡°It¡¯s better to see this than being too perfect.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± Yoo-hyun asked incredulously. Reporter Oh Eun-bi quickly changed the subject again. ¡°Well, let¡¯s get to the point. I came all this way because of what you told me.¡± ¡°You came because of the follow-up report on thest article.¡± ¡°Hey, it¡¯s killing two birds with one stone.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°I wanted to hear your thanks. That¡¯s why I said that.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head at her cheekiness. But she wasn¡¯t an unpleasant style. He also had something he promised her, so he straightened up his posture right away. Reporter Oh Eun-bi also turned on her recorder and took out her notebook. Yoo-hyun exined Hansung¡¯s technology that he had revealed to the media recently. ¡°Hybrid OLED technology is¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯splicated.¡± ¡°But you should know it. It will be in the media more often now.¡± ¡°You must have something up your sleeve if you say that.¡± Reporter Oh Eun-bi had a good sense of things. Yoo-hyun pointed out what would happen next. ¡°Yes. There will be an articleing out from Japan soon.¡± ¡°Japan? Wow! Are they trying to do something sneaky again?¡± ¡°Maybe they are.¡± ¡°Then we can¡¯t let them!¡± She clenched her pen as she red up. She still hated Japan as much as ever. This aggressiveness would be a great help in the uing media war. ¡°So study up. You need to know the content well to write a rebuttal article.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll study hard.¡± ¡°You¡¯re reliable.¡± ¡°Just leave it to me.¡± Reporter Oh Eun-bi said confidently. Yoo-hyun smiled as he saw her eyes burning with passion. While the world outside was moving greatly, the office inside was also undergoing a big change. The meeting with some of the Circuit 3 Team members from the third division was also part of that change. Senior Maeng Gi-yong, who entered the medium conference room, grumbled to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Ugh, I¡¯m nervous.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°The team leader of the 3rd team is very strong. You can think of him as worse than the 4th team leader.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. The people under him are no joke either. The ones in charge of Apple are all strong.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun responded with a perfunctory answer and touched hisptop. He didn¡¯t feel a bit of nervousness about the meeting. Seeing him, Senior Maeng Gi-yong muttered. ¡°Well, you¡¯re Yoo-hyun¡­¡± ¡°Yes?¡± ¡°Nothing.¡± When Yoo-hyun asked, Senior Maeng Gi-yong shook his head. There was another worry on his face. A few momentster, people entered the conference room. On one side, the team leader of the Circuit 3 Team and the part leaders and key staff members sat down. As Senior Maeng Gi-yong said, they all emitted a fierce aura. They didn¡¯t look like they came to listen to the exnation, but to tear them apart. On the opposite side, the team leader and part leaders of the Advanced Product Team and senior-level staff members participated. They all looked awkward. They knew very well that this meeting was not started by the 3rd team. They had to attend because of the business director¡¯s coercion. They couldn¡¯t be in a good mood. Chapter 249: Chapter 249: Chapter 249 Kim Ho-geol, the senior engineer and team leader of Circuit 2 Team, tried to lighten the mood with a joke. ¡°Wee, Team Leader Ham. You must be tired from the long journey. Haha.¡± ¡°Kim, you look happy today. What¡¯s the asion?¡± The reply came from Ham Jong-gil, the senior engineer and team leader of Circuit 3 Team. His voice was low and harsh, matching his fierce appearance. His skin was dark and his features were sharp, like a veteran soldier. He exuded a strong pressure with just one word. He was also Kim Ho-geol¡¯s senior in thepany, so Kim Ho-geol naturally backed off. ¡°Team Leader Ham, you misunderstand me. I was just¡­¡± ¡°Misunderstand my ass. You¡¯re acting so smug.¡± Kim Ho-geol waved his hands in denial, but Ham Jong-gil scanned him with a sharp gaze. The atmosphere was cold as ice, until Yoo-hyun spoke up. ¡°Team Leader Ham, we¡¯re ready to start. Shall we proceed?¡± ¡°Who the hell are you?¡± Ham Jong-gil snapped at him, and Yoo-hyun calmly got up from his seat. ¡°Oh, I forgot to introduce myself.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The sudden situation made the people from Circuit 3 Team blink their eyes. On the other hand, the people from Preceding Product Team swallowed their saliva nervously. They had no idea what Yoo-hyun was going to do next. By now, they should have gotten used to his antics, but to them, Yoo-hyun was still a ticking bomb. Yoo-hyun greeted them with a gentle smile. ¡°I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun, an employee dispatched from Preceding Product Team. Nice to meet you.¡± ¡°Do you think this is a joke? This is a serious meeting.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not. If I did something wrong, please let me know.¡± ¡°Hmph.¡± Yoo-hyun answered firmly, and Ham Jong-gil let out a sarcasticugh. He had nothing more to say to him. He just found this situation ridiculous. Before he could open his mouth again, Yoo-hyun continued the meeting. ¡°Then let¡¯s get started. This meeting is to explore the areas of cooperation between Preceding Product Team and Circuit 3 Team¡­¡± Yoo-hyun briefly introduced the purpose of the meeting, then showed a list of coboration items on the screen. The circuit part was presented by Maeng Gi-yong, a senior engineer from Preceding Product Team. ¡°First of all, we need to adjust the ultra-high-speed interface between AP and IC to match the protocol for Apple phones¡­¡± He was exining the prepared materials diligently, when Cho Kang-tae, the leader of Part 1 of Circuit 3 Team, interrupted him with a sneer. ¡°Haha! You¡¯re going to take that to Apple?¡± ¡°Yes. We think that Apple will prefer the MIPI (Mobile Industry Processor Interface) protocol that Nokia uses for their next-generation interface.¡± Maeng Gi-yong answered him, and Cho Kang-tae pressed him harder. He tried to use his long experience with Apple to intimidate Maeng Gi-yong. ¡°Why? Apple is not even a member of MIPI alliance.¡± ¡°That¡¯s because MIPI has more potential for expansion than MDDI (Mobile Disy Digital Interface) that Motor adopted.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? What kind of criteria are you using for that? Is this what Jeong In-wook thinks?¡± Cho Kang-tae suddenly turned his attention to Jeong In-wook, who was in charge of Circuit 2 Part 2. Hepletely ignored Maeng Gi-yong as if he was beneath him. Jeong In-wook had worked under Cho Kang-tae before, and he lowered his head. ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°I knew it. You¡¯re still doing sloppy work.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Cho Kang-tae¡¯s insult made some people snicker. They were all people who had worked with Jeong In-wook before. Yang Team Leader watched the fight between the teams silently. This aggressive meeting culture was still prevalent here. But there was something strange about Jeong In-wook¡¯s expression. He didn¡¯t look hurt by his pride, but rather wary of Yoo-hyun¡¯s reaction. ¡°Hey, Jeong In-wook, where are you looking when I¡¯m talking to you?¡± ¡°Oh, sorry.¡± ¡°What are you going to do about this?¡± Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun was dumbfounded. Every time Cho Kang-tae spoke, Jeong In-wook nced at him nervously. The others did the same. They looked like they were worried about when Yoo-hyun would explode. He sighed and summarized the meeting content. ¡°So, Team Leader Cho, do you know what protocol Apple will use?¡± ¡°What? Who are you to butt in?¡± ¡°I¡¯m trying to organize the minutes. This part is important for Circuit 3 Team¡¯s opinion, so I need your help.¡± ¡°¡­Let me hear more first.¡± ¡°Okay. I understand.¡± The unexpected politeness from Yoo-hyun made the people from Preceding Product Team puzzled. Especially Min Su-jin, a senior engineer who had experienced thest meeting with Circuit 4 Team, widened her eyes. She asked Yoo-hyun quietly next to her. ¡°Yoo-hyun, is there a problem?¡± ¡°Why do you ask?¡± ¡°Well, you seem a bit different from usual.¡± Yoo-hyun was about to ask what he was like usually, but he stopped himself. He didn¡¯t think he would get a ttering answer. The meeting went on in a simr fashion. Preceding Product Team kept giving their opinions, and Circuit 3 Team kept attacking them harshly. It was clear that they were looking down on them. They treated them not as a team, but as a subcontractor. Every time that happened, the people from Preceding Product Team didn¡¯t feel offended, but rather relieved by Yoo-hyun. ¡®Good. You¡¯re doing well.¡¯ ¡®Just keep it calm like this.¡¯ ¡®Don¡¯t start a fight. It will only give us a headache.¡¯ They gave him these ridiculous looks, and Yoo-hyun chuckled bitterly. It was a separate matter from their gratitude to him. It just showed how much trouble he had caused before. But this time, Yoo-hyun had no intention of doing that. Not because his personality had changed, but because he had no reason to hold back. ¡°This is ridiculous¡­¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll note that down.¡± He calmly organized the minutes every time they threw a tantrum. The long meeting was nearing its end. Yoo-hyun showed the minutes of the meeting on the screen. Then Cho Kang-tae immediately criticized him sharply. ¡°Why do we have to do that?¡± ¡°Then what do you suggest? Should we switch it to the Preceding Product Team?¡± Yoo-hyun answered calmly, making Jo Kang Tae, the manager who was watching the chief¡¯s reaction, speak up. ¡°Yeah, switch it. We¡¯re just supporters here.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± Yoo-hyun changed the task assignee to someone from the Preceding Product Team without hesitation. As he repeated this process, all the tasks were assigned to the Preceding Product Team. In fact, there was nothing left for Circuit Team 3 to do. The only reason they attended today¡¯s meeting was because their team leader was there. ¡°Is this how we should summarize it?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s start with this for now. If you need anything, ask the Preceding Product Team to make and send the data.¡± Jo Kang Tae nodded and answered Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. It was a statement that reflected the chief¡¯s intention. Yoo-hyun obediently agreed. ¡°Yes, I understand. I will also record this in the minutes.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± The people from the Preceding Product Team were at a loss by Yoo-hyun¡¯s submissive attitude. They even started to feel uneasy. But they couldn¡¯t stand up against Circuit Team 3, who had a much higher rank than them. Even if they fought back, they knew they would lose. It was at that moment, when Circuit Team 3 was triumphant and the Preceding Product Team¡¯s morale was crushed, that Yoo-hyun checked the clock on the wall of the meeting room. It was almost time for his n. Then, Chief Ham Jong Gil sneered sarcastically. ¡°You should have done this from the start. You just wasted our time.¡± ¡°Team Leader, this is what the business director ordered¡­¡± Kim Ho Gul, the chief who couldn¡¯t stand it anymore, intervened. The result was disappointing. Chief Ham Jong Gil exploded with anger in front of everyone. ¡°What business director! Hey! Kim Ho Gul! Are you blind now!¡± ¡°N-no, sir.¡± ¡°I¡¯m already pissed off enough, and you¡¯re trying to screw me over?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t mean that¡­¡± ¡°Of course you did! You¡¯re causing us trouble by doing useless things!¡± In the tense atmosphere, Yoo-hyun noticed a shadow near the window and spoke up. ¡°Chief Ham, this is something that our director paid special attention to.¡± ¡°Shut up! I don¡¯t care about your director or whatever!¡± Chief Ham Jong Gil snapped again. It was like Yoo-hyun had poured oil on a burning firewood. As soon as Chief Ham Jong Gil finished his sentence, it happened. Bang! The door opened and a man with a stern expression appeared. ¡°¡­¡± Everyone in the meeting room gasped in shock. Especially Chief Ham Jong Gil, who turned pale. ¡°D-director.¡± ¡°Chief Ham, you have such a nice way of talking.¡± It was Go Jun Ho, the executive director who used to be his director. His trademark thick eyebrows were raised high on his forehead. It was obvious how angry he was. ¡°Th-that¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°I know what you think.¡± ¡°N-no, sir.¡± ¡°Misunderstanding? You¡¯re kidding me.¡± But all he got back was Go Jun Ho¡¯s icy words. Yoo-hyun spat out a chuckle as he watched him. ¡®I guess Chief Ham learned from someone.¡¯ Anyway, the important thing was that this was the beginning of a reversal. Go Jun Ho, who sat in the central seat, looked at the minutes on the screen and spat out sarcasm. ¡°What? You want the Preceding Product Team to report and hand over their data?¡± ¡°Th-that¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°Who told you to do that!¡± Go Jun Ho shouted angrily, making Chief Ham Jong Gil close his mouth. He then turned his gaze to Manager Jo Kang Tae next to him. As if trying to pass on the me to his manager, Chief Ham Jong Gil¡¯s attitude made Jo Kang Tae open his mouth with difficulty. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Director.¡± ¡°Manager Jo, you haven¡¯t changed at all. You¡¯re still trying to do things half-heartedly.¡± ¡°¡­I¡¯m sorry.¡± Go Jun Ho repeated the same words that Jo Kang Tae had said to Manager Jung In Wook earlier. Maybe that¡¯s why Jung In Wook had to suppress hisughter in this serious situation. Yoo-hyun shook his head as he watched him. Go Jun Ho¡¯s criticism continued. He added more scolding to every single minute that Yoo-hyun had written. ¡°What were you thinking when you came to this meeting, Chief Ham?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Sorry? Ha, really. Are you ignoring me because I¡¯m not your director anymore?¡± ¡°N-no, sir. How could I do that?¡± ¡°Then? What is this?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Chief Ham Jong Gil, who knew Go Jun Ho¡¯s personality better than anyone, kept his head down. But Go Jun Ho didn¡¯t care. He tackled everything from one to ten. He was determined to destroy Circuit Team 3pletely. And then he corrected the minutes that Yoo-hyun had written. ¡°Mr. Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes, Director.¡± ¡°Change all the assignees there to Circuit Team 3.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± Yoo-hyun pressed the keyboard at lightning speed. There wasn¡¯t much to type anyway. He just dragged the area with the mouse and used the rece function. The minutes were full of Circuit Team 3¡¯s names. Chief Ham Jong Gil, who was surprised, said. ¡°Director, our director won¡¯t let this go.¡± ¡°What if he doesn¡¯t?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Why? Do you think I¡¯m a joke?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it¡­¡± Go Jun Ho looked at Chief Ham Jong Gil, who trailed off, and said harshly. ¡°Shut your mouth. This minute will go straight to the business director.¡± ¡°What? Then¡­¡± Chief Ham Jong Gil¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. He was sure that his nose would be pierced if the business director saw this. The 3rd director wouldn¡¯t be able to stop it then. Go Jun Ho ignored Chief Ham Jong Gil¡¯s gaze and called Kim Ho Gul. ¡°Chief Kim.¡± ¡°Yes, Director.¡± ¡°How many empty seats do you have in your team?¡± ¡°We have four right now.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll talk to the 4th team leader, so make eight seats with their empty ones.¡± ¡°I understand. Can I ask why?¡± ¡°Why? It¡¯s for Circuit Team 3. The helpers, they¡¯re going to work there from now on.¡± Go Jun Ho answered firmly to Kim Ho Gul¡¯s question. Chapter 250: Chapter 250: Chapter 250 Chief Ham Jong-gil was shocked. He was already in agony over losing his core staff, but now he had to go to work at the other site himself. That meant his current project would be ruined. His desperate feelings were evident in his voice. ¡°Bu, boss!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll put the support for the pre-product team in your work goals and KPIs. That should be enough, right?¡± But the answer from Director Go Jun-ho was too clear. He conveyed his strong will to push him hard. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°What? Do you think you can¡¯t do it?¡± ¡°No, no.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about your position. I¡¯ve already talked to the group leader.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chief Ham Jong-gil was speechless. The faces of the circuit 3 team were the same. Their confidence and enthusiasm had vanished. Director Go Jun-ho gave them one more gift. ¡°From now on, this meeting will be led by the circuit 3 team. Jo, do you understand?¡± ¡°Me? Why do you ask me¡­¡± Jo Kang-tae, the team leader, was startled. Before he could say anything, a furious voice came at him. ¡°Are you crazy! Do you understand?¡± ¡°Yes, yes.¡± ¡°You write the minutes yourself! And report to me directly.¡± Director Go Jun-ho made sure to seal the deal. The circuit 3 team was supposed to be the supporters, but they had to lead the meeting and write the minutes. And the director himself would check them. This was a situation where they couldn¡¯t escape or refuse. But Jo Kang-tae couldn¡¯t say no either. ¡°¡­I¡¯ll do that.¡± ¡°That¡¯s it.¡± ng. As Director Go Jun-ho finished his short speech and got up, everyone followed suit. He was about to leave, but he nced at Yoo-hyun. In this serious situation where everyone was trembling, that young employee was smiling. He remembered what he had said boldly a while ago. -My request is that when you coordinate with the circuit 3 team, you take care of the traffic yourself. He was sure that he had predicted this trouble from then on. It was a depth that couldn¡¯t be thought of at an employee level. Question marks kept popping up in Director Go Jun-ho¡¯s head. At that moment, Yoo-hyun nodded slightly. It seemed like he was praising him for doing well. Director Go Jun-ho turned his head, rubbing his goosebumps on his arm. ¡°Boss, thank you for your hard work!¡± Behind his back, the voices of the people who attended the meeting echoed loudly. That¡¯s how the stormy meeting ended. Director Go Jun-ho was not a man of empty words. A few days after the meeting, the circuit 3 team went to work at Factory 4. The expected number of people was reduced from eight to six, but they were allpetent people. Among them was Jo Kang-tae, the team leader. He was cleaning up his empty seat when Yoo-hyun approached him and greeted him. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun, the employee who introduced myselfst time.¡± ¡°What do you want now?¡± Jo Kang-tae snapped at him with a frown. He seemed to remember Yoo-hyun clearly. It was obvious that he didn¡¯t have a good feeling about him, so Yoo-hyun approached him kindly. ¡°I¡¯m just saying hello in the morning.¡± ¡°Hah¡­ That¡¯s enough. Go away.¡± ¡°Have a nice day.¡± Yoo-hyun turned around with a smile at him waving his hand frantically. Jo Kang-tae looked very annoyed, but he didn¡¯t seem to have the energy to get angry either. It looked like he was showing the situation of the circuit 3 team right now. Yoo-hyun returned to his seat and was caught by Maeng Gi-yong, senior engineer. He eximed excitedly. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you have guts.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you see ¡®death if youe near¡¯ written on Jo¡¯s face?¡± ¡°That can¡¯t be true. They need our help too.¡± ¡°They do? They¡¯re not like that.¡± Maeng Gi-yong shook his head, but Yoo-hyun thought differently. The team leader came on secondment? That was impossible. It was proof that he was cornered right now. Yoo-hyun smiled meaningfully and said, ¡°Just wait and see.¡± ¡°Do you find this situation funny?¡± ¡°We came all this way to help them. How can I not be happy?¡± ¡°They¡¯re going to tackle everything we do.¡± ¡°That won¡¯t happen.¡± Yoo-hyun had a reason to say that confidently. They could only tackle when they had no damage to themselves. Jo Kang-tae was clearly stuck in this project right now. In other words, he had to work even if he didn¡¯t want to. Maeng Gi-yong asked with a puzzled look, ¡°No?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°How do you know that?¡± ¡°Because he has no choice but to work.¡± ¡°What does that mean?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go to the team meeting.¡± Yoo-hyun left the bewildered Maeng Gi-yong and walked ahead. A faint smile hung on the corner of Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth. Soon after, the members of Team 1 gathered in the small conference room. Jung In-wook, the team leader, gave his opinion on the circuit 3 team first. ¡°Although it might be ufortable, let¡¯s try to amodate the circuit 3 team as much as possible.¡± ¡°Wouldn¡¯t that just dy our schedule if we give in too much?¡± As Lee Jin-mok, the senior engineer, raised his hand and asked, Jung In-wook, the team leader, shook his head and said, ¡°No. They also have the high-resolution panel development part in their KPI.¡± It was exactly what Yoo-hyun had predicted. Once the goal was set and the KPI was established, they had to do this job no matter what. Maeng Gi-yong, the senior engineer, looked incredulous and said, ¡°What? They can put that in now? The deadline has passed.¡± ¡°They can change it if the business director approves it.¡± ¡°Huh! So the boss was serious?¡± At Maeng Gi-yong¡¯s question, Jung In-wook chuckled. ¡°Maeng, you don¡¯t know our boss yet. He¡¯s a person who can do more than that.¡± He was boasting about his pride of working with Director Go Jun-ho for a long time. It looked like he was bragging about how hard his military service was. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t stand to watch this for long. He asked Jung In-wook, who was now closer to him. ¡°Team leader Jung, then is it true that Jo will lead the meeting as the boss instructed?¡± ¡°Well, that¡¯s a bit¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll send you the minutes with our team¡¯s format.¡± As Yoo-hyun pressed on, Jung In-wook was restless. ¡°Yoo, Yoo-hyun, let¡¯s think about thatter.¡± ¡°Why? That¡¯s what the boss said, right?¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s innocent question was the final blow. As they watched Jung In-wook¡¯s bewildered face,ughter leaked out from here and there. The team atmosphere was definitely lighter than before. Jung In-wook blushed and changed the subject. ¡°Hmm, hmm! Anyway, those people, as you can see, they all have ranks.¡± ¡°And they¡¯re very skilled, right?¡± At Lee Jin-mok¡¯s question, Jung In-wook nodded. ¡°Right. The boss picked them well. So respect them.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± It was obvious, so Yoo-hyun nodded too. Then Jung In-wook tried to get back at him timidly. ¡°Yoo-hyun, don¡¯t just say it, but don¡¯t sh with them at all.¡± ¡°Why would I do that? We¡¯re working together.¡± ¡°You¡¯re very likely to do that.¡± ¡°Hehehehehe.¡± The team members shrugged their shoulders at his words. Yoo-hyun said nonchntly. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t interfere as long as you keep the schedule.¡± ¡°Schedule? Did you already make it?¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s talk while looking at it.¡± As he asked in surprise, Yoo-hyun smiled. He showed them the schedule he had prepared on the TV screen. It was a picture of how the circuit 3 team was urately reflected in the previous pre-product team n. Thanks to that, the already tight connections became tighter. There were also quite a few items added. ¡°From now on, we can¡¯t just approach it with the concept of implementation. We need to coordinate with Apple in advance¡­¡± Yoo-hyun pointed out the key tasks that Team 1 had to do in the big picture. As he exined, he showed them a more detailed schedule. Maeng Gi-yong asked, ¡°Huh? Isn¡¯t that the schedule we had before?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± It was. The point was simple. Pull up the whole schedule. In other words, Team 1 had to carry out simultaneous tasks to speed up the final schedule. Their partner was the circuit 3 team. It was natural to pull up the schedule as more staff were added, but it was too tight. Min Su-jin, the senior engineer who had been quiet, opened her mouth in panic. ¡°Yoo-hyun, this is too much. We don¡¯t even know Apple¡¯s new AP protocol. How can we meet that schedule?¡± ¡°That¡¯s why we need to use the circuit 3 team to contact Apple.¡± ¡°They won¡¯t move easily either.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll share this schedule with everyone after getting approval from the team leader and the boss.¡± He meant that he would use Director Go Jun-ho¡¯s power to pressure the circuit 3 team as well. That was why Yoo-hyun¡¯s casual words sounded harsh. Jung In-wook spat out augh as he realized Yoo-hyun¡¯s determination. ¡°This is crazy.¡± ¡°This is not the time to say that. You have a lot of work to do too.¡± ¡°Huh! You¡¯re going to boss me around too?¡± ¡°As long as you keep the schedule, there won¡¯t be any problem.¡± As Yoo-hyun spoke firmly, Jung In-wook stuck out his tongue. ¡°Ugh! How did I get involved in this¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s what I¡¯m saying¡­¡± The other team members felt the same. Among them, only Kim Seon-dong, the senior engineer, sparkled his eyes. ¡°I think I can do it. This is all I have to do, right?¡± ¡°Of course. Kim, you¡¯re amazing.¡± As Yoo-hyun raised his thumb, Kim Seon-dong scratched his head and replied. ¡°No, no. I have a lot of time since I don¡¯t have to do the panel work anymore.¡± ¡°Right. That¡¯s how you should think. There¡¯s nothing you can¡¯t do. Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun lifted him up for sure. ¡°Thank you for summarizing it for me.¡± Kim Seon-dong also supported Yoo-hyun without backing down. ¡°Ugh¡­¡± The team members sighed again as they watched the two people who were hitting each other. At that moment. Another unwee guest came to Director Go Jun-ho¡¯s office. Lee Tae-ryong, the director of Division 3, spoke with a much colder expression than before. ¡°Are you feeling better now?¡± ¡°We¡¯re working together, so what¡¯s there to feel better about? Hehe.¡± As Director Go Jun-houghed casually, Lee Tae-ryong¡¯s brow narrowed. He said with a serious face, ¡°Senior, don¡¯t think it¡¯s over like this.¡± ¡°Or what?¡± ¡°You know what line I¡¯m in, right?¡± ¡°¡­¡± At Lee Tae-ryong¡¯s threatening words, Director Go Jun-ho flinched. Lee Tae-ryong¡¯s line was Han Kyung-hoe, the core of Hanseong. Director Go Jun-ho knew very well that if he used his background with determination, he could block his way easily. He suddenly remembered what Yeo Tae-sik, the executive director, had said a while ago. -I¡¯ll take care of the back for you. Don¡¯t worry and go your way. Yeo Tae-sik couldn¡¯t have not known Han Kyung-hoe. This meant that he had the power to stop Han Kyung-hoe. That thought gave him confidence. ¡°Go ahead and try.¡± ¡°Will you not regret it?¡± ¡°Regret? Bullshit. You can¡¯t beat me.¡± ¡°Haha! Let¡¯s see.¡± The two men¡¯s eyes shed strongly. Chapter 251: Chapter 251: It was true that Circuit Team 3 had a lot of work to do and felt a lot of pressure. It meant that the Pre-Product Team had enough lead to work on their own. But the situation was not as easy as they thought. This was not a theory, but a practice. They could not approach the work with logic alone when people were involved. As if to prove the difficulty, Jin-mok Lee, the team leader, scratched his head hard. ¡°Ugh! How can we entrust PCB simtion to the senior engineer?¡± ¡°We need the help of an experienced person if we want to get Apple certificationter.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, this is really hard. I¡¯d rather do it myself.¡± It was not just him. Ki-yong Maeng, the senior engineer, had a gloomy face. ¡°I can¡¯t ask Jo, the manager, to go to the IC meeting with me.¡± ¡°Just say it. He should know it too, since it¡¯s on the work list.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, this is not a simple matter.¡± The two most active people were in this state, and the others were not even worth looking at. Sun-dong Kim, the team leader, did his work well by himself, but that was his own way. He also needed to adapt to Apple¡¯s work style. Su-jin Min, the senior engineer, was the same. She also needed to fill in her gaps through Circuit Team 3. Yoo-hyun watched them for a while, but he did not see any signs of improvement. What should he do? He returned to his seat and fell into thought. It was certain that the problem would be solved naturally over time. But Yoo-hyun wanted to shorten that time. To do that, he needed to think about why this problem urred in the first ce. Was it because they were outranked? It seemed so on the surface, but it was not. The fundamental reason was that theycked confidence. The people of Pre-Product Team 1 Part underestimated themselves too much. They needed a clear opportunity to break this. Yoo-hyun had this feeling when he heard Jin-mok Lee¡¯s voice. ¡°Oh? The ser bracket is out.¡± ¡°Where, where?¡± ¡°Look here.¡± The people of the part gathered around at the same time. Yoo-hyun also joined the crowd and looked at the monitor screen that Jin-mok Lee pointed at. The mobile group ser tournament bracket was posted as an announcement on thepany bulletin board. Wow! Jin-mok Lee clicked the mouse with a tense expression and the bracket appeared on the screen. There were a total of 16 teams listed at the bottom of the screen. It was a tournament bracket, so the teams next to each other were opponents. Circuit Team 3 VS Pre-Product Team 4 ¡°Wow! Circuit Team 3?¡± Jin-mok Lee shouted loudly as he confirmed the bracket. Then the people of Circuit Team 3 who were behind the partition raised their heads up. Their eyes alone made them feel intimidated and everyone fell silent. ¡°¡­¡± In the quiet atmosphere, Yoo-hyun whispered. ¡°Is Circuit Team 3 good?¡± ¡°Awesome!¡± As if they had made a promise, they gave the same answer at the same time. Yoo-hyun smiled slightly. He had a feeling that it was time for change. The next morning, early in the morning. Yoo-hyun, who was running on the park trail, said to Jung-hyun Woo next to him. ¡°Ha, shall we take a break?¡± ¡°Yes, brother. Ha ha ha.¡± Jung-hyun Woo, who was soaked in sweat, nodded his head with a desperate expression. Thud! Yoo-hyun sat down on a bench and handed water to Jung-hyun Woo. ¡°Here, drink.¡± ¡°Huh, huh! Thank you.¡± Jung-hyun Woo gulped down water and gasped for breath for a long time. Then he asked Yoo-hyun with a frustrated expression. ¡°Brother, why are you so fit?¡± ¡°You¡¯ve improved a lot too.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just trying to catch up with you by running like crazy.¡± ¡°I¡¯m also running so I don¡¯t lose.¡± ¡°That¡¯s ridiculous.¡± Yoo-hyunughed and Jung-hyun Woo shook his head vigorously. He was confident in his fitness too, but when he ran with Yoo-hyun, he felt a huge gap. As if he read Jung-hyun Woo¡¯s thoughts, Yoo-hyun said, ¡°It doesn¡¯t happen at once. If you keep doing it, you¡¯ll be surprised how much you¡¯ve improved.¡± ¡°Yes. I trust everything you say.¡± ¡°Child.¡± Yoo-hyun ruffled Jung-hyun Woo¡¯s hair. Then Jung-hyun Woo suddenly remembered something and pped his hands and asked, ¡°Oh, brother, ser first game, we¡¯re against Circuit Team 3?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Are you going too?¡± ¡°I have to, because we don¡¯t have enough people.¡± ¡°Wow! Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. I¡¯m worried because Circuit Team 3 is a strong opponent.¡± Jung-hyun Woo, who was half-hearted, said something absurd. ¡°Hey, how can we lose when we have you?¡± ¡°Have you seen me y ser?¡± ¡°I can tell by just looking at you running.¡± ¡°Is it the same?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no one who would think you can¡¯t do it, right?¡± Jung-hyun Woo¡¯s face was full of confidence. Not only Jung-hyun Woo, but many people thought the same way. They saw Yoo-hyun¡¯s strong appearance so many times that they did. Yoo-hyun sighed secretly for this reason. One might think that it was enough to do well at work in thepany, and why ser was so important. But it was not the case in Ulsan factory. Especially this match against Circuit Team 3 had a different weight. The team leader who came back from the morning meeting summoned the whole team. Kim Ho-geol, the chief engineer¡¯s serious voice echoed in the middle conference room. ¡°We have to win this ser game, no matter what.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± When the people made a bewildered expression, Kim Ho-geol, the chief engineer, spat out a determined word. ¡°It¡¯s a special order from the manager. He said he won¡¯t let us go if we lose.¡± ¡°Huh¡­¡± ¡°Did the manager have a grudge against Circuit Team 3?¡± Jin-mok Lee, the team leader, asked with a dumbfounded expression, and In-wook Jung, the manager, answered instead. ¡°You saw the manager at thest meeting. That means he¡¯s ready to go to war with 3rd Division.¡± ¡°Even so¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s not even so. If we lose this time, we¡¯ll have to take a one-way ticket to hell.¡± ¡°¡­¡± When In-wook Jung confirmed the kill, silence filled the conference room. Yoo-hyun could not befortable either. He had a lot to do with why the two divisions became so hostile. The best scenario was victory. But it was not easy. He could tell by listening to the whispers around him. ¡°How can we beat Circuit Team 3? They even have a former yer there.¡± ¡°Besides, they are the favorites to win.¡± ¡°We don¡¯t have enough yers, even the team leader has to y. How is that fair?¡± ¡°Ha! This is crazy.¡± The atmosphere was buzzing for a moment. Suddenly, Maeng Gi-yong, who was next to him, blurted out something absurd. ¡°We have Yoo-hyun, don¡¯t we?¡± ¡°What? What are you talking about?¡± Yoo-hyun asked in disbelief, but Jung In-wook, the manager, shrugged it off and nodded. ¡°Well, you never know with Yoo-hyun.¡± Out of nowhere, Lee Jin-mok, another manager, joined in. ¡°That¡¯s right. If we send Yoo-hyun to the front line, he¡¯ll score a few goals for sure.¡± ¡°I told you I¡¯m not good at ser.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hands, but the answer was the same. Even Min Su-jin and Kim Seon-dong, senior and junior staff members, chimed in. ¡°Yoo-hyun, too much modesty is poison.¡± ¡°I think we should give Yoo-hyun the ball as much as possible.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The situation was so ridiculous that a hollowugh escaped from Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth. These people were all seriously mistaken. Yoo-hyun¡¯s reputation had been exaggerated too much. But ser was a different story. None of them took Yoo-hyun¡¯s worries seriously, and Maeng Gi-yong said he woulde up with a strategy centered on Yoo-hyun. Jung In-wook agreed, and so did the team leader. ¡°Yeah. We don¡¯t have time to practice because of work. Let¡¯s do it that way.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s give it a try.¡± ¡°Even the team leader¡­¡± Yoo-hyun looked dejected as the mood rose around him. ¡°Good. We have Messi. There¡¯s no way we can lose.¡± ¡°I heard Team 3 was scared of Yoo-hyun¡¯s rumor.¡± ¡°Yeah. We can win if Yoo-hyun ys.¡± Everyone suddenly cheered up. It was better than looking depressed. But the deeper Yoo-hyun¡¯s sigh became. ¡°Sigh.¡± Yoo-hyun left work on time that day and met Ha Jun-seok. But the ce was unusual. It was not his home or a pub, but an outdoor futsal court near his home. Ha Jun-seok, who was sitting on the ground listening to Yoo-hyun¡¯s story,ughed and clutched his stomach. ¡°What? They call you Messi? Puhahahaha!¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯tugh. I¡¯m serious.¡± ¡°I know, I know. That¡¯s why you¡¯re wearing ser shoes now.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at the ser shoes that Park Seung-woo had bought for him and answered. Ha Jun-seok patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s back and got up from his seat. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll teach you properly.¡± ¡°Kid, don¡¯t brag.¡± ¡°Brag? What do you mean? I was once called Maradona in our school.¡± Ha Jun-seok said with a confident expression, and Yoo-hyun corrected him precisely. ¡°That¡¯s because you used your hand.¡± ¡°Hey! That¡¯s not true.¡± ¡°Fine, let¡¯s start already.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled at Ha Jun-seok¡¯s angry face and got up from his seat. He stretched his body for a moment. Soon after, two people faced each other in an empty futsal court. The sun was setting, but their expressions were very serious. They were both sweating from moving around. Yoo-hyun shed his eyes and said to Ha Jun-seok. ¡°Give it to me again.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Bang. The ball kicked by Ha Jun-seok flew low and fast. Yoo-hyun ran to receive the ball, but it bounced far away as soon as he touched it with his foot. At the same time, Ha Jun-seok¡¯s nagging came to his ears. ¡°No, just receive the ball. Don¡¯t kick it somewhere else.¡± Yoo-hyun ran to get the ball and passed it to Ha Jun-seok. ¡°I got it. Kick it again.¡± ¡°Here ites.¡± Ha Jun-seok kicked the ball again, and this time too, the ball flew at a low height. The problem was that it was quite far from Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun sprinted to catch the ball. Tick. He barely touched the ball with his foot, but it flew in the wrong direction again. Ha Jun-seok asked with a dumbfounded expression. ¡°Why is your foot like that?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. Why does it bounce like that?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s try again.¡± It was the same no matter how many times they tried. Yoo-hyun quickly came to a conclusion. He had no talent for handling a ser ball, then or now. Ha Jun-seok approached him and said. ¡°This is serious.¡± ¡°Is it that bad?¡± ¡°Yeah. If you can¡¯t receive the ball, how are you going to attack?¡± Ha Jun-seok was right. If he couldn¡¯t receive the pass well in a one-on-one situation, he had a high chance of failing to attack. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t y ser much, but he knew that much. ¡°But I can kick the ball well, right?¡± ¡°What are you going to do if the ball flies? Your uracy will drop.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t receive the ball, and you can¡¯t kick it well either.¡± ¡°Yeah. That¡¯s exactly your situation. You¡¯ll never score a goal no matter how fast you are.¡± Ha Jun-seok shook his head as if he had given up on the possibility. Yoo-hyun thought for a moment and something shed in his mind. He asked a meaningful question. ¡°Does ser have to be about scoring goals?¡± ¡°That¡¯s how you win.¡± ¡°But you don¡¯t have to score goals, right?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Forget it. Let¡¯s go home and have a beer.¡± Yoo-hyun turned his back on Ha Jun-seok, who looked bewildered, and walked away. For some reason, his lips were curled up. Chapter 252: Chapter 252: Chapter 252 It was when Yoo-hyun finished showering in the bathroom after arriving home with Ha Jun Seok. Ding dong. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ming.¡± The delivery food that he ordered just in time arrived. Yoo-hyun took the pork trotters and spread the tray, quickly cing the food. Before he knew it, the table was filled with food and drinks. But Ha Jun Seok was still motionless in his room. ¡°Jun Seok, what are you doing? Hurry up ande.¡± ¡°Oh, just a minute. I have something to check.¡± Yoo-hyun wondered what it was and got up from his seat. The guy was checking his email on hisputer. It was work-rted stuff. ¡°You¡¯re working here too?¡± ¡°Yeah. I just need to confirm the contract that came in.¡± ¡°What is it? The Nam Jong Bu case?¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s not it¡­ Ah! Right. I need to buy some liquor.¡± ¡°Forget it, just finish checking and let¡¯s eat.¡± Yoo-hyun left those words and turned around. That¡¯s when he heard Ha Jun Seok¡¯s frantic voice from behind. ¡°Huh? Yoo-hyun! Yoo-hyun!¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Look, look at this.¡± Yoo-hyun approached him and asked, and Ha Jun Seok pointed to the monitor with his finger. There was a familiar face on the screen. ¡°Huh? Hyun Su.¡± ¡°Right? Isn¡¯t it? Wow! This kid, he made it to the news. And it¡¯s our newspaper!¡± ¡°Scroll down a bit.¡± ¡°Okay, okay.¡± Yoo-hyun checked the title and skimmed through the details of the article. <¡°I just pulled him out because he was there.¡±, The car center owner¡¯s good deed makes people ¡®teary-eyed¡¯!> It was the same gist as the article Yoo-hyun had seen before. Except Kim Hyun Su¡¯s photo was huge, and the article content was richer. The article that had been tucked away in a corner of a local newspaper had btedly exploded. And it was our newspaper of all ces. Why on earth¡­ It was too coincidental to be a coincidence. Ha Jun Seok, who had no idea of Yoo-hyun¡¯s dilemma, muttered excitedly. ¡°His dad is also heartwarming. He donated rice even though he has no money. He should have given it to Hyun Su instead.¡± ¡°Hyun Su didn¡¯t ept it, so he donated it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. Hey, thements are good too.¡± It was as Ha Jun Seok said. -He looks like he has a young friend now. His heart seems to be upright too. It¡¯s been a long time since I saw such a warm news. -This is how you should live in this world. I¡¯m going to that car center too. -I know that owner. He¡¯s very kind, and the repair fee is cheap. -Where is the car center located? I can¡¯t find it no matter how hard I look. There were a lot of warm messages for a portal site newsment section. Yoo-hyun smiled as he read them carefully. Ziing. A text message came from Oh Eunbi, a reporter. -There¡¯s an article by a junior reporter that I think is good, so I rmend it to you. Try searching for Kim Yeonguk, the reporter. Yoo-hyun chuckled when he finally understood the situation. It was clear that Oh Eunbi, who had heard this story from him a few days ago, had helped him from behind. It was absurd, but he could see that she had deliberately cared for him, so Yoo-hyun sent a message of gratitude right away. -Thank you. I owe you a lot. Soon after, another message flew in. -Think of it as paying back the favor. And just in case, I¡¯ll leave you the junior¡¯s number. In fact, if you look at it, Yoo-hyun had received much more help from her. He felt a little sorry, but he intended to pay her backter. As he was about to send a reply with that feeling, Ha Junseok was already on the phone with Kim Hyunsoo. He had it on speaker mode, so Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s voice was also heard. ¡°Hyunsoo, you¡¯re awesome!¡± -Hey, I know why you called, so stop it. ¡°How can you not call me even once when you¡¯re in the newspaper! Are you a star now?¡± -I¡¯m already going crazy because of that. ¡°Your car center is a hit. Congrattions. Buy me a drink!¡± -Junseok, stop being an asshole and¡­ Kim Hyunsoo¡¯s rough voice echoed loudly. He could vividly imagine what kind of expression he had on his face without seeing it. Yoo-hyun also congratted him with a happy heart. ¡°Hyunsoo, I saw your article. You looked cool in the photo.¡± -Huh? Yoo-hyun, are you there too? ¡°Yeah. This is my house.¡± -I was going to call you anyway¡­ Kim Hyunsoo trailed off as Ha Junseok red up. ¡°Hey, what about me?¡± -Not you, of course. ¡°What? Why?¡± -Yoo-hyun, thank you. Kim Hyunsoo unexpectedly thanked Yoo-hyun instead of answering Ha Junseok¡¯s question. Yoo-hyun was also surprised and asked back. ¡°What did I do?¡± -I heard from Kim Yeonguk, the reporter. You helped him out. ¡°No, that¡¯s not¡­¡± Yoo-hyun immediately waved his hand. What did Oh Eunbi say to the junior reporter that made him say such a thing? Kim Hyunsoo thanked Yoo-hyun again with that gratitude. -You always owe me a lot. Thank you. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t say that.¡± -I¡¯ll buy you something really delicious when youe over. ¡°Don¡¯t be cheesy and hang up.¡± As Yoo-hyun hung up the phone, Ha Junseok next to him looked at him with a strange look in his eyes. He grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s arm and said bluntly. ¡°Yoo-hyun, can¡¯t you get me an article too?¡± ¡°What are you talking about.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do something nice for you, okay?¡± Yoo-hyun bit his tongue as he looked at Hajunseok, who had a desperate expression on his face. This guy was also a friend who had a screw loose somewhere, just like Gangjungi. *** The conflict with Circuit Team 3 was not easily resolved. The staff of the Pre-Product Team could not lead the work proactively. Rather, they were busy being dragged around by Circuit Team 3. It was not just a problem of the staff. Inside the medium conference room on the second floor of Ulsan nt 4. There, Hamjonggil, the team leader of Circuit Team 3, who had not shown his face until then, appeared. It was exactly the day when Gohjunho, the director, left his seat for a vacation. He seemed to havee with a purpose. As if to prove Yoo-hyun¡¯s guess, he scolded the staff of the Pre-Product Team and Circuit Team 3 who had gathered there. ¡°Team Leader Kim, you sent your team members here, only to threaten them with this schedule?¡± ¡°Team Leader Ham, that¡¯s not it.¡± ¡°What? Are you going to bring up the business director and the manager again?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You know, there¡¯s such a thing as karma, even if you get pushed from behind.¡± He acted as if he was trying to relieve the grievances of the dispatched staff of Circuit Team 3, and he gave Kimhogeol, the senior engineer, a hard time. It was exactly the same as thest meeting. But if there was anything different, it was that this was nothing but a venting of anger. No matter how much he made a fuss, he could not reverse the direction that had changed once. Yoo-hyun knew that too, so he just watched quietly. Hamjonggil, the senior engineer who was furious, also knew that it was a futile act, so he gave a hollowugh. Instead, he added sarcasm to his words. ¡°Geez, how did I get involved with this kind of team?¡± ¡°Team Leader, I think that¡¯s a bit too much.¡± Then, Kimhogeol, the senior engineer who had been only taking it in, quietly answered back. Everyone was surprised and looked at him. Yoo-hyun honestly found this unexpected. Hamjonggil, the senior engineer, made a sharp face and frowned as he said. ¡°Huh! What did you say just now? I think I heard it wrong.¡± ¡°I understand that you are angry about work-rted matters, but I don¡¯t think it¡¯s appropriate to say this kind of team.¡± He was in a scary situation, but Kimhogeol spoke calmly. His legs were shaking, but he spoke clearly. Then Hamjonggil¡¯s roar fell. ¡°Hey, Kimhogeol!¡± ¡°Yes, Team Leader.¡± ¡°Are you really going crazy right now?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Ha, really. Let¡¯s see. Hey, Jo Manager.¡± Hamjonggil snorted as if he couldn¡¯t believe it and called Jo Gangtae, the manager who was next to him. Jo Gangtae bowed his head and showed the spirit of Circuit Team 3 with his body. ¡°Yes, Team Leader.¡± ¡°There¡¯s ser today, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°If we lose to this kind of team, I¡¯ll kill you.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Hamjonggil emphasized the words this kind of team and got up from his seat with a bang. Creak. Kimhogeol also got up and said. He also had a bit of a stubborn side to him. ¡°Team Leader, I think the expression this kind of team is¡­¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with saying this kind of team to this kind of team?¡± ¡°¡­¡± But that didn¡¯t work on Hamjonggil either. He scolded Kimhogeol in front of both teams¡¯ staff. It was a really childish response. ¡°That¡¯s also a team leader. If you don¡¯t like it, improve your skills.¡± ¡°¡­¡± His childishness didn¡¯t end there. He ignored both teams¡¯ staff by bringing up ser. ¡°Oh, can you win at ser? With those weaklings.¡± ¡°Team Leader, that¡¯s too much.¡± Kimhogeol blushed and confronted him. Hamjonggil shouted angrily. ¡°Kim Team Leader! You follow me out.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± In the suffocating atmosphere, the two team leaders left their seats. The meeting broke down. But no one got up from their seats. As the two team leaders shed hard. A strange current flowed between the two teams that had already been in friction. Jo Gangtae looked at Jeong Inwook across from him and sneered at him. ¡°Jeong Manager. It¡¯ll be fun if we lose at ser.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll do our best regardless of winning or losing.¡± Jeong Inwook gave a textbook answer. Lim Changi, the senior engineer next to him, chimed in with a snort. ¡°Hey, you¡¯ll be in trouble if we lose. Director Go won¡¯t let it go.¡± ¡°Lim Senior, stay out of it.¡± Jeong Inwook said with a stiff expression. Jo Gangtae picked a fight with him childishly. ¡°Why? Are you better at ser than Lim Senior?¡± ¡°Jo Manager, what does that have to do with being good at ser?¡± ¡°What do you mean, what does it have to do with it? Then, should we do it with work? Are you better at drawing circuits than Lim Senior?¡± ¡°Jo Manager!¡± Jeong Inwook couldn¡¯t stand it and snapped. This was also an unexpected situation. Yoo-hyun, who was watching the interesting situation, was asked by Minsujin, the senior engineer next to him. ¡°Yoo-hyun, are men always this childish?¡± ¡°Yes. They tend to be like this.¡± ¡°Geez. They¡¯re like this whenever they talk about ser or games. Tsk tsk.¡± Minsujin showed her insight while Jo Gangtae kept nagging. ¡°Jeong Manager can¡¯t do it, so he¡¯s out. The captain on your side is Maeng Senior, right?¡± ¡°Yes, Manager.¡± Maeng Giyong answered reluctantly. Jo Gangtae lifted Lim Changi next to him. ¡°You better be prepared. Our Lim Changi Senior is good at kicking the ball.¡± ¡°Hey, I¡¯m not that good. Park Bongsu Chief is better than me.¡± ¡°No, Senior.¡± Lim Changi pointed to Park Bongsu next to him as he backed off. Park Bongsu, who had a good build, nodded his head. They both looked like they had done quite a bit of exercise. Jo Gangtae smiled and said to Jeong Inwook. ¡°Hehe. Well, you know our skills best, Jeong Manager.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°So be prepared. Don¡¯t cry after you lose.¡± Jo Gangtae provoked him childishly. Jeong Inwook clenched his fist. But there seemed to be nothing he could do in front of his old team members. It seemed like the situation was crossing the line. Yoo-hyun stepped in. ¡°You can only know how long or short it is after you try it.¡± ¡°What are you doing, butting in?¡± ¡°Do you want me to introduce myself again?¡± ¡°Huh!¡± Jo Gangtae made an incredulous expression at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. The staff of the Pre-Product Team swallowed their saliva and looked at Yoo-hyun. Chapter 253: Chapter 253: At that moment, Senior Im Chang-ki pointed at Yoo-hyun and asked Senior Maeng Gi-yong. ¡°Senior Maeng, is he the ace of the advance product team?¡± ¡°Yes. He won¡¯t give up easily.¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yong, who was a colleague of Senior Im Chang-ki, answered firmly. Seeing that, Manager Jo Kang-tae spat out a rude remark. ¡°Wow, you guys are really pathetic.¡± ¡°Do you y ser with your mouth?¡± Yoo-hyun immediately retorted, and Manager Jo Kang-tae stood up abruptly. ¡°Huh! I¡¯ll show you what I can do!¡± ¡°Manager Jo, let¡¯s stop here and settle it on the ser field.¡± Manager Jung In-wook, who had been holding his breath for a while, intervened to calm the situation. At that moment, Manager Jo Kang-tae¡¯s eyebrows twitched. He red at Manager Jung In-wook¡¯s face and said. ¡°Get ready. I¡¯ll make you experience hell.¡± That afternoon at 4 p.m. At a time when the workday was not over yet, the ser field next to the Ulsan 4th factory was filled with people. Most of them were from Product Development Division 3 and 4. Not only the team leaders, but also Vice Presidents Lee Tae-ryong and Go Jun-ho were present. It was a big event for the mobile group, as shown by therge banner hanging on one side. -2008 LCD Business Unit Mobile Group Office Ser Tournament As if to show that, a loud cheer erupted. ¡°The strongest! Circuit! Team 3! Hooray!¡± ¡°Advance! Advance! Fighting!¡± The people who had arranged their seats on both sides of the ground cheered with enthusiasm. It was quite a spectacle. Behind the cheering seats, there wererge shades and tables underneath them. Each table was full of drinks, chicken, snacks, and so on. People ate food, cheered, and chatted. It was the scene around the ser field just before the game started. At that time. The two teams that received the hot cheers were having their own strategy meetings inside the ground. At the advance product team meeting, Yoo-hyun suddenly made a suggestion. ¡°I think¡­¡± ¡°What?¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yong, who wore the captain¡¯s armband, was surprised by Yoo-hyun¡¯s proposal. He shook his head and said. ¡°Yoo-hyun, your calf muscles tell me you¡¯re a striker.¡± ¡°No. I want to y defense.¡± Then Assistant Manager Lee Jin-mok joined in with a puzzled look. ¡°Why? You were running so fast earlier. We have to win this game.¡± ¡°I¡¯m ying defense to win.¡± Yoo-hyun said firmly. He was speaking after analyzing his own level urately. But the others misunderstood him. Senior Go Sung-chul, who was not very close to Yoo-hyun yet, said. ¡°Mr. Yoo-hyun, if you¡¯re stepping back because of us, don¡¯t do that.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m really better at defense than offense.¡± Assistant Manager Jung In-wook also chimed in. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you don¡¯t have to be humble here.¡± ¡°Anyway, I want to y defense. But I¡¯ll run hard.¡± Yoo-hyun was frustrated but pushed on. Senior Maeng Gi-yong, who was talking, also gave up eventually. ¡°Fine. I got it.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head slightly. Of course, he secretly sighed a long sigh of relief inside. A littleter, the two teams faced each other side by side on the ground. Team 3 of Circuit Division wore uniforms as they often yed ser. The advance product team wore fluorescent vests over various clothes. Yoo-hyun faced Assistant Manager Park Bong-soo, who was a former ser yer of Team 3. He had thick thighs like a horse and wide shoulders like a rugby yer. He lifted one corner of his mouth and looked at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Let¡¯s do our best. I¡¯ll crush youpletely here.¡± ¡°Please be gentle.¡± Yoo-hyun casually joked as he replied. His eyebrows twitched. Not only the two of them. Sparks flew everywhere. It was like they were facing enemies on a battlefield. Their eyes were filled with venom. It was an incredible tension. Whistle! The whistle blew and the game started. Yoo-hyun¡¯s strategy was simple. Kick the ball away when ites to him. He had no talent for ball touch, but he was confident in running alone. Dadadadak! As Yoo-hyun ran towards the ball, Senior Go Sung-chul, who was holding the center of defense, shouted. ¡°Mr. Yoo-hyun! If you go that far, what are you going to do?¡± Bang! The ball flew over his head as if mocking Yoo-hyun who was running towards it. ¡°Block it! Block it!¡± The voices of the advance product team defenders came from behind. Regardless, Assistant Manager Park Bong-soo, who got the ball, mocked the defense. He was good at both physique and footwork, so there was no one who could stop him. He entered the penalty area in one breath. At that moment. Yoo-hyun ran like crazy from behind. Dadadadak! ¡°Uh!¡± Assistant Manager Park Bong-soo, who had easily passed one more person, was startled by Yoo-hyun who was running from behind. ¡°Do you want to try?¡± He pushed Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder hard with his own. Usually, the defender would lose his speed and roll on the ground. At that moment. Kwadangtangtang. The one who fell was rather Assistant Manager Park Bong-soo. Then Senior Im Chang-ki, who was next to him, shouted. ¡°Referee, foul!¡± But the referee shook his head. It was a legitimate action. In a situation where everyone was confused, Senior Maeng Gi-yong raised his hand. ¡°Yoo-hyun, pass!¡± Yoo-hyun, who got the ball, looked at him and kicked the ball hard. Torororororo. The ball rolled without any shape in the rain, but at least it didn¡¯t go to the other team. Senior Go Sung-chul, who received the ball, kicked it forward. After that, he looked at Yoo-hyun with a bewildered expression and said. ¡°Good job.¡± The same situation repeated after that. Senior Go Sung-chul said as he saw Yoo-hyun running towards the ball. ¡°Mr. Yoo-hyun, you¡¯ll run out of battery if you just run like that.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine!¡± Dadadadak. Regardless, Yoo-hyun never stopped. He ran like crazy all over the field. Bang! Senior Im Chang-ki ran towards the ball that came to him. But Yoo-hyun kicked it away like lightning. Senior Im Chang-ki stuck out his tongue. ¡°Huh! Where did that guye from?¡± That wasn¡¯t all. Assistant Manager Park Bong-soo had his passes cut by Yoo-hyun several times. ¡°Shit!¡± A situation that made him want to swear unfolded. Dadadadak. Now, whenever Yoo-hyun ran, the members of Team 3 of Circuit Division were busy passing the ball around. He should have been exhausted by now, but Yoo-hyun kept running. The others were fed up and sighed in frustration. ¡°Why does he alwayse to me?¡± ¡°This is driving me crazy.¡± ¡°Someone get rid of him.¡± Regardless, Yoo-hyun kept running. He was ying defense with an incredible amount of activity. Degurururu. The ball that Senior Maeng Gi-yong kicked rolledpletely past the goalpost. Assistant Manager Lee Jin-mok shouted loudly. ¡°Senior Maeng, focus, focus!¡± ¡°Sorry. Ha! Why can¡¯t I do this?¡± The advance product team¡¯s offense missed one after another. They all showed that they didn¡¯t exercise much. Their failure to attack led to a counterattack. Team 3 of Circuit Division pressed them hard. But they were all blocked by Yoo-hyun, who ran like crazy. Senior Im Chang-ki was startled by Yoo-hyun running towards him and tripped over his feet. ¡°Ugh!¡± Kwadangtang! It wasn¡¯t just that he stopped them. He stole the ball like a ghost whenever they tried to dribble in front of him. Assistant Manager Park Bong-soo, who was confident, had his ball taken away again and got angry. ¡°Damn!¡± He couldn¡¯t win in a physical fight or a dribble, so he was going insane. He passed the ball hastily and got tangled up, losing the ball frequently. That¡¯s how the first half ended with 0 to 0. ¡°Huh! Huh!¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yong handed a drink to Yoo-hyun, who was gasping for breath. ¡°Yoo-hyun, are you okay?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m fine.¡± Yoo-hyun drank the drink gulpingly and answered. ¡°Hey, take it easy. You¡¯ll die if you keep doing this.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine. Just score some goals, please.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The others had nothing to say to Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Then Assistant Manager Lee Jin-mok stepped up. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t worry about us and attack. Score a goal with that strength, instead.¡± ¡°It¡¯s the same whether I score or block a goal.¡± ¡°¡­But if you keep going like this, you won¡¯t be able to run until the end.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m still fine.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. Meanwhile, Team 3 of Circuit Division was serious. Senior Im Chang-ki sighed deeply and said. ¡°Is that guy really a red horse?¡± ¡°His cutting ability is no joke. I can¡¯t dribble at all.¡± Ace Assistant Manager Park Bong-soo also shook his head in despair. To lift the mood, Senior Im Chang-ki, who wore the captain¡¯s armband, encouraged his teammates. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. He¡¯ll get tired soon.¡± Then excited voices came from here and there. ¡°Yeah. He must have run more than 10 kilometers by now. He¡¯ll wilt soon.¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing to see from the advance product team once we get rid of him.¡± ¡°Should we push more attackers?¡± ¡°Yeah. Let¡¯spletely smash them.¡± A fierce look appeared on the faces of Team 3 of Circuit Division members. That¡¯s how the second half started. How many office workers run about 10 kilometers every morning? It was safe to say that there were only a handful in the entire Ulsan factory. Yoo-hyun was one of them who did it every day. He even did martial arts until he was out of breath at night for a while. He wasn¡¯t going to run out of stamina just because he ran for a few tens of minutes. Dadadadak! Yoo-hyun ran even more crazily in the second half. Senior Im Chang-ki got the ball and was surprised by Yoo-hyun running towards him. He kicked the ball away. Suddenly, hisment came from behind Yoo-hyun¡¯s back, who had turned his body in the opposite direction. ¡°Damn! How can there be such a kid!¡± An out-of-spec person. That was a word that described Yoo-hyun in this Ulsan factory. Just like his dispatch life, it was the same in this ser game now. Yoo-hyun moved in a way that others never thought of. Thuk. The ball that flew far awaynded in front of Assistant Manager Park Bong-soo, the ace. As he drove the ball to break through the defense, Yoo-hyun started running towards him. ¡°Huh! Huh!¡± His breath became faster. Why was he doing this so much? It was a question that came to his mind sometimes during his dispatch life. He stepped up and took off his shoes to change the team members who couldn¡¯t take care of themselves. Sometimes he had to suppress his frustration and endure it. It was more than just fixing the future. He was too immersed in it. He might not have needed to do that much. It was when Yoo-hyun was thinking such thoughts while running. Senior Go Sung-chul shouted at the defenders. ¡°Hey! Block it!¡± Assistant Manager Son Moo-gil threw himself to block the ball. ¡°Uaaaaaaah!¡± He screamed desperately as he tackled. Unlike the first half, he showed his fighting spirit. But that didn¡¯t narrow the gap in skill. Assistant Manager Park Bong-soo broke through two defenders and went for the goal. ¡°Yoo-hyun, help!¡± ¡°I¡¯ming!¡± Yoo-hyun answered Senior Go Sung-chul¡¯s call and sprinted towards him. Dadadadak! The explosive speed made the crowd cheer. ¡°Waaaaaaah!¡± It was the moment when Assistant Manager Park Bong-soo was about to shoot at the goal with only the goalkeeper left. Chapter 254: Chapter 254: It was awful. Yoo-hyun blocked his way. Park Bong-su, the team leader, sneered and narrowed his eyes. ¡°Get out of the way.¡± He kicked the ball and did a phantom dribble. He had a shy footwork, probably because he was a former yer. ¡°Wow!¡± The spectators were amazed by his skill, as if he was a pro yer. But Yoo-hyun was calm. He had dodged all the fast punches from Kang Dong-sik, who was flying right in front of him. He even read his feints and predicted his moves to knock him down. He couldn¡¯t fool Yoo-hyun with such slow movements. Thump. It was when Park Bong-su¡¯s foot moved left and right in a zigzag pattern. Yoo-hyun tapped the ball. Then the ball rolled away into an empty space. ¡°Shit!¡± Park Bong-su, who didn¡¯t care about the ball, ran at him and pushed his shoulder. Yoo-hyun also resisted by bumping his shoulder. ¡°Hey, hey!¡± The spectators were shocked, and the referee was about to blow his whistle. Crash. Instead, Park Bong-su fell to the ground. ¡°¡­¡± The people were speechless at the absurd oue. Anyone could see that Yoo-hyun¡¯s body looked thin. But what they didn¡¯t know was this. Yoo-hyun was the one who fought with Kim Tae-su, the biggest guy in the gym, in a one-on-one match. He also overpowered Nam Jong-bu¡¯s bodyguards with his strength. To Yoo-hyun, Park Bong-su was just an ordinary person. Bang! Yoo-hyun ignored Park Bong-su and kicked the ball hard. It hit the side, but the ball flew far away. There was Kim Seon-dong, the team leader, where the ballnded. ¡°Team leader Kim!¡± ¡°Huff, huff, huff.¡± Yoo-hyun shouted loudly, and Kim Seon-dong ran to catch the ball. ¡°Aaaaaah!¡± Then he ran with all his might with the ball. He didn¡¯t run very well, but he shed his shyness and ran. It was as if he inherited Yoo-hyun¡¯s will, and his eyes were full of determination. The defenders who had gone to attack came running back, and he passed the ball. Thump. Roll roll roll roll. The ball reached Jeong In-wook, the manager. He was the same. He ran a little more to pass the ball somehow. Then he quickly rolled the ball to a gap where there was no defender. ¡°Senior Maeng, go!¡± It wasn¡¯t a clean pass, but it was a one-on-one chance with the goalkeeper since there was no defender around. ¡°Yeah!¡± Maeng Gi-yong, the senior, also ran with all his might like Yoo-hyun had shown him. But unfortunately, the goalkeeper was faster. Bang! ¡°Damn it!¡± A rough sound came out of Maeng Gi-yong¡¯s mouth, who had been quiet until then. Someone might see this scene as just a failed attack. But it looked different to Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. The wind was blowing. The team was changing. Yoo-hyun felt it. That¡¯s right. The reason why Yoo-hyun came here as a dispatch and stirred things up everywhere. The reason why he ran around the ser field like crazy. The reason was right in front of him. He liked seeing the people around him change. Maybe they werebeled as trash for unreasonable reasons. He wanted to gather their wills and create a fresh wind. It was a pleasure that he had never felt before in his past life. Bang! The goalkeeper kicked the ball out of bounds at the same time as Yoo-hyun hit the ground. That¡¯s when it happened. Yoo-hyun, who had been on the other side, was already sprinting over there. ¡°Waaaaah!¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun!¡± Cheers and calls mixed together. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t do everything. He had things that he could do well, and he had been doing them until now. Turning the wrong direction of the ship. Giving the ship enough fuel to move forward. That was all Yoo-hyun could do. The rest had to be done by the crew members who raised their limits on board. Only then could the ship reach its destination. With that in mind, Yoo-hyun ran toward the ball. ¡°Huff! Huff!¡± Running was something Yoo-hyun could do. And also, It was giving fuel to the huge ship that had just started moving in the right direction. Whoosh! Yoo-hyun crossed the half line and jumped into the air. His head hit the ball that was going out of bounds. Crash! As Yoo-hyun fell to the ground with a cloud of dust, the ball flew in a parab into the ground. ¡°Uh, uh¡­!¡± The ball went over the surprised defender and bounced on the ground. There was Lee Jin-mok, the team leader, in that position. Yoo-hyun¡¯s voice echoed loudly. ¡°Team leader Lee!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry! I¡¯ll save it!¡± Lee Jin-mok¡¯s eyes sparkled as he caught the ball and crossed it. Yoo-hyun¡¯s will passed through Lee Jin-mok to Maeng Gi-yong. The ship that had been filled with fuel finally started to sprint toward its destination. ¡°Senior Maeng!¡± Lee Jin-mok¡¯s shout flew, and Maeng Gi-yong charged toward the flying ball. He had to head it, but he missed the timing to lower his head. Thud. ¡°Ugh!¡± Maeng Gi-yong took the ball with his face and it rolled away. Thud. The goalkeeper tripped over his feet because of the sudden change of direction of the ball. The ball rolled leisurely into the goal. It was a miraculous goal that exploded in the 85th minute of the game. ¡°Yay!¡± Maeng Gi-yong roared and did a goal celebration. ¡°Yoo-hyun!¡± He ran to Yoo-hyun, who was near the half line, with his arms spread and hugged him. tter. ¡°Woooooah!¡± The team members ran over and covered Yoo-hyun and Maeng Gi-yong. ¡°Yoo-hyun! Yoo-hyun! Yoo-hyun! Yoo-hyun!¡± The crowd was ecstatic. The one who hugged Yoo-hyun the hardest was Senior Go Seong-cheol. He had dropped the ¡®Mr.¡¯ from his speech. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re awesome!¡± ¡°Well done!¡± The others were the same. They couldn¡¯t contain their boiling emotions. But the ship hadn¡¯t reached its destination yet. Yoo-hyun calmly said. ¡°There¡¯s still time left.¡± ¡°Yeah! Let¡¯s do our best.¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yong clenched his fist. Team Leader Lee Jin-mok shouted loudly. ¡°Yoo-hyun!¡± The others also joined in with their chants. ¡°Yoo-hyun! Yoo-hyun! Fighting!¡± The team members started to squeeze out their strength, even the ones they had as babies. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t lose either. He ran like a madman. He felt like his whole body was going to explode. Bang! He finally cut off Park Bong-su¡¯sst ball. ¡°Aaaah!¡± The whistle blew along with Park Bong-su¡¯s scream. Beep beep beep! In the end, Team Product Development beat Team Circuit 3 by 1 to 0. ¡°Huff! Huff! Huff!¡± As soon as the game ended, Yoo-hyuny down on the ground. He was exhausted, even though he had a good stamina. He had run more than four times as much as a normal person. Then the people rushed over to him. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°Let me massage your legs.¡± Senior Go Seong-cheol grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s feet and loosened his tense muscles. Senior Son Mu-gil handed him a ss of water. There was no circuit or panel to cut here. Everyone looked at Yoo-hyun with warm eyes. Of course, their words were somewhat rough. ¡°You crazy bastard.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve never seen anyone like you, never.¡± Yoo-hyun silently raised his thumb and everyoney down with him. It was the moment when the team became one. Was it because of the victory in ser? The people of Team Product Development, who had been dragged around by Team Circuit 3 because of their rank and weight, had changed. Their speech and behavior had confidence in them. That atmosphere was felt everywhere in the office. Senior Min Su-jin approached Senior Im Chan-gi and suggested. ¡°Senior Im, I think this is the right way to design the AP board.¡± ¡°Why? You said it wasn¡¯tst time.¡± ¡°I just let it go then, but I realized that we need to consider backup ns too.¡± ¡°Huh! Then we have to do it again.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll buy you a drink if you help me. Please.¡± Senior Im Chan-gi grumbled, and Senior Min Su-jin approached him kindly. It was something she couldn¡¯t do normally, considering her personality. She wanted to seed in this project somehow. She wasn¡¯t the only one. The others also took the initiative to regain their authority. They didn¡¯t need a meeting anymore. They went directly tomunicate with each other. Their speed elerated gradually. It wasn¡¯t just because of the confidence they gained from winning ser. They realized that they knew more than Team Circuit 3 when they actually confronted them. That realization turned into skill. Team Circuit 3 had an advantage of having their eyes on Apple for a long time, doing Apple business. On the other hand, they only made products that Apple wanted, under strict control of Apple. And they made almost the same product for two years. They couldn¡¯tpete with Team Product Development, who had umted all kinds of experiences, in terms of knowledge. Team Leader Kim Seon-dong was giving a seminar to Team Circuit 3 members in a small conference room. ¡°If you use a camera for screen correction, then¡­¡± Questions popped up from everywhere in response to his exnation. ¡°Does this work?¡± ¡°Yes. It does. If you look at this¡­¡± Yoo-hyun stepped forward and showed them a demo himself. Their eyes widened in astonishment. ¡°Wow! That¡¯s amazing.¡± It was a versatile technology that could be applied to other panels as well. They touched the panel with curiosity as they watched. Yoo-hyun gave Team Leader Kim Seon-dong a thumbs up. Team Leader Kim Seon-dong smiled back at Yoo-hyun and continued his speech confidently. ¡°Yes. With this method, you can also catch many LCD defects that existed before.¡± ¡°Wouldn¡¯t it take longer to produce?¡± ¡°Yes. But if you install an automation program on the production line, you can solve that problem.¡± ¡°Oh, that sounds good.¡± His speech was a bit awkward, but he delivered the key points clearly. Team Circuit 3 members nodded their heads. They were slowly realizing it too. The power that Team Product Development had. They weren¡¯t the only ones. Team Product Development also actively led the people from Future Product Research Lab and CTO, who came down from the second floor. They realized that Team Product Development had to exist for this project. In the end, Team Product Development was the center. That confidence gradually turned into results. Yoo-hyun saw it. The project was on track, and it was somewhat stable. Finally, the long-awaited team dinner day came. The atmosphere of the team members who gathered in one ce after work waspletely different fromst time. There was no awkwardness at all. They all seemed to have been waiting for this day, and they were all in a good mood. The menu change was also a reason. Team Leader Lee Jin-mok, who was grilling meat, shouted loudly. He also had a beef mania like Lee Chan-ho. ¡°Of course. A team dinner has to be beef.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll grill it for you.¡± Yoo-hyun tried to help, but Team Leader Lee Jin-mok shook his head. ¡°No. Yoo-hyun, you just stay still. I¡¯m a certified grill master, you know.¡± ¡°Puhahaha! This guy is crazy when he¡¯s drunk.¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yongughed loudly as he watched him, his face flushed red. Chapter 255: Chapter 255: Chapter 255 At that moment, Senior Go Seong-cheol approached Yoo-hyun with a bottle of liquor. ¡°Come on, Yoo-hyun, have a drink.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Glug glug. Senior Go Seong-cheol filled Yoo-hyun¡¯s ss and confided his feelings with the help of alcohol. ¡°I can¡¯t believe I¡¯m seeing you again, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°You¡¯re happy to see me, right?¡± ¡°Puahaha! Of course. You can¡¯t get any worse than before.¡± Senior Go Seong-cheolughed loudly at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. Across the table, Team Leader Hwang Seong-ik chimed in with a smirk. ¡°Hehe! Senior Go said you were a psycho back then, remember?¡± ¡°Hey! Why do you have to bring that up?¡± Senior Go Seong-cheol red up, but Yoo-hyun replied calmly. ¡°Everyone said that about me.¡± ¡°Puahahaha!¡± Everyone wasughing and chatting in a friendly atmosphere. The wall between Part 1 and Part 2 waspletely gone here. There was no sense of distance between them. No one could tell that Yoo-hyun was a dispatched employee. It was proof that Yoo-hyun had blended in with the team. When everyone was drunk, Chief Kim Ho-geol came over to Yoo-hyun. He also had a flushed face from drinking too much. He gestured to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun, can I talk to you for a bit?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Yoo-hyun wanted to hear what he had to say anyway, so he got up without hesitation. Yoo-hyun came out of the restaurant and sat on a bench outside with Chief Kim Ho-geol. The ce was different, but it felt simr to thest time they had a conversation after the dinner. Of course, he enjoyed the dinner more this time and drank more alcohol. Maybe that¡¯s why Chief Kim Ho-geol brought up the old topic. ¡°What you said about real politics.¡± ¡°Yes, Team Leader.¡± ¡°I think I understand a little bit now.¡± ¡°It seems so.¡± Was it because Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer was too blunt? Chief Kim Ho-geol suddenly chuckled. He snickered for a while and then looked at Yoo-hyun and said, ¡°You¡¯re really amazing.¡± ¡°In what way?¡± ¡°Just. You¡¯re like someone who came to teach me.¡± Chief Kim Ho-geol hit the nail on the head. But he couldn¡¯t reveal his true intentions, so Yoo-hyun changed the subject. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean it that way.¡± ¡°No. It really helped me a lot.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d you think so.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t bother to reply. He could feel his sincerity in his voice mixed with pauses. He hesitated for a moment and then continued. ¡°I was shaken a lot back then.¡± ¡°The past doesn¡¯t matter. You¡¯re doing great now.¡± Yoo-hyunforted him, and he blurted out what he had been hiding. It was something he couldn¡¯t say easily without alcohol. ¡°To be honest, I resented the team members sometimes.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Well, I wished they would do their jobs well, but they seemed to be not moving at all.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°You probably can¡¯t understand that.¡± No, he understood it perfectly well. No one knew better than Yoo-hyun about the leader¡¯s frustration towards his subordinates. But he didn¡¯t need to bring it up, so he just listened. Chief Kim Ho-geol sighed and continued. ¡°Sigh¡­ But it wasn¡¯t like that.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°It was my fault. When I changed, the team changed too.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. That¡¯s why the leader¡¯s role is important.¡± Chief Kim Ho-geol nodded at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°Yeah. Back then, I was too busy trying to keep up with you that I didn¡¯t see the team members.¡± ¡°You¡¯re doing well now.¡± ¡°It¡¯s strange. Your words areforting me, even though you¡¯re an employee.¡± It wasn¡¯t just a casual remark. Yoo-hyun pretended not to notice and smiled lightly and asked, ¡°What does it matter who said it?¡± ¡°Hehe. You¡¯re right¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± He took a breath and then brought up another old conversation with Yoo-hyun. ¡°Do you think our project will go well as you said before?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± ¡°Then¡­ I think I¡¯ll have something to say to you too.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s wait for each other until then.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do that.¡± The two people smiled at each other. The Preceding Product Team was changing. Maybe each individual couldn¡¯t feel the difference in their skin. They didn¡¯t produce any surprising results ore up with any groundbreaking alternatives. But those small differences add up and make a difference in the oue. It creates a big change that makes your eyes widen. Such a change is more clearly seen when you step back and look at it. Inside the conference room on the second floor of Ulsan nt 4. There, Vice President Go Jun-ho, who was receiving a report on the project progress, asked Senior Maeng Gi-yong. ¡°I heard the IC order went out. How did you finalize the protocol?¡± ¡°We followed Apple¡¯s development progress and confirmed it. We adopted the MIPI method and increased the number ofmunication lines to amodate the resolution.¡± ¡°Hmm, Apple hasn¡¯t confirmed it yet, right?¡± He was confident in his answer, so Vice President Go Jun-ho probed him a little. It was not to scold him, but to test him. But Senior Maeng Gi-yong showed a very surprising attitude. ¡°Yes. We informed Apple about that. If they decide on a new interface, we will adjust ordingly.¡± ¡°So you¡¯re going to develop a new ICter?¡± ¡°We¡¯re thinking of a revision rather than a new development. We made the initial version bulky without considering the cost to amodate that.¡± He used to be hesitant and defensive, but now he made a decision on his own and produced a result. And the alternative he suggested was simple and clear. Vice President Go Jun-ho nodded and praised him. ¡°Good. There¡¯s no point in saving money on the prototype and wasting time. You did well.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± It was not only Senior Maeng Gi-yong. Everyone from circuit to panel expressed their opinions actively. They were quite specific and reasonable, so there was nothing to criticize. Some of them even proposed unexpected solutions. Vice President Go Jun-ho asked Team Leader Lee Jin-mok in surprise. ¡°You¡¯re going to make a mockup that supports Apple¡¯s multi-touch as well?¡± ¡°Yes. I think we need to support touch as well to increase the quality, so I¡¯m looking into it.¡± ¡°Semiconductor? Have we ever made a mockup here?¡± ¡°I contacted thepany that worked on the color phone mockup, and they were pretty good. I¡¯ll report the results as we proceed.¡± ¡°Okay. Go ahead and try.¡± Team Leader Lee Jin-mok¡¯s confident attitude pleased Vice President Go Jun-ho. Of course, not all the solutions were satisfactory. He stopped Senior Son Mu-gil from Part 2¡¯s opinion. ¡°I get what you¡¯re saying, Son, but wouldn¡¯t it be better to go ahead with the panel part first?¡± ¡°Yes. We¡¯ll proceed with the schedule as a priority, and also prepare a backup n in advance.¡± As if he expected it, he immediately gave an answer. ¡°Okay. Let me know.¡± All these changes came as a surprise to Vice President Go Jun-ho. Just a few months ago, he was so disappointed with the Preceding Product Team. They were nowhere to be seen now. They were likepletely reborn, active and proactive. The report was over in less than 30 minutes, and Vice President Go Jun-ho was sure this would work. His heart burst into a cheerfulugh. ¡°Hahaha! Kim, what kind of magic did you do to your team?¡± ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to the team members who worked hard.¡± ¡°Wow, I can hardly recognize the Preceding Product Team I knew. You did a great job.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± The team members bowed their heads together. Their excited expressions showed how they felt right now. They felt like they had achieved everything by getting recognition from the scary Vice President Go Jun-ho. The operation of aplex organization was simple when you cut it down like this. You could move people with a word, not money. Yoo-hyun was thinking that when Chief Kim Ho-geol spoke up. ¡°Director, Yoo-hyun especially worked hard among us.¡± ¡°Hehe. I know that without you telling me.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted him with a stiff expression at the unexpectedpliment. ¡°No, thank you.¡± Then Vice President Go Jun-ho raised his hand and asked the team members with a yful expression. ¡°You don¡¯t have to be humble. Everyone here must feel the same way. Right?¡± ¡°Yes. Director is right.¡± Was it because the mood was bright today? Team Leader Jeong In-wook answered first, and voices came from here and there. ¡°Yoo-hyun had a lot of trouble.¡± ¡°He simplified the goal so it was easier to work.¡± ¡°He also organized the coboration with Part 3 well.¡± ¡°The schedule was tight, but it was clear so we could focus.¡± Various tteringpliments followed. In the middle of that, Team Leader Lee Jin-mok blurted out something. ¡°The ser game was the best.¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± The conference room burst intoughter. It didn¡¯t seem like a ce where they reported to Vice President Go Jun-ho. It was such a light-hearted atmosphere. Everyone¡¯sughter and warm encouragement hit Yoo-hyun¡¯s chest hard. He rubbed his ticklish chest and thanked them. ¡°Thank you for your kind words.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, if you keep this up, you¡¯ll see the results you made, right?¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun finished speaking, Vice President Go Jun-ho jumped in. His face was full of mischievous smiles that didn¡¯t suit him. Yoo-hyun quickly gave him the answer he wanted. ¡°Yes. Of course.¡± ¡°Haha! That¡¯s what I like about you.¡± It wasn¡¯t just an empty remark out of excitement. If they made a good prototype, they would surely catch Apple¡¯s eye. The nt investment was a natural consequence. Why? Because they had achieved that in the past when they did worse than this. But Yoo-hyun wanted more than that. He wanted to get more from Apple. That asset would be a breakwater to prevent the spin-off and massyoffs in the future. He put his heart into one more word. ¡°Director, you¡¯ll see more than what you think.¡± ¡°Haha! Then I¡¯ll have to grant you another favor?¡± Only the two of them knew the conversation, and the others blinked their eyes. Yoo-hyun answered confidently. ¡°Yes. Then you¡¯ll have to grant me a bigger favor.¡± ¡°Haha. Just make it happen. I¡¯ll grant you anything.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun thought of someone at that moment. It was Vice President Lee Tae-ryong. He was someone Yoo-hyun knew very well in the past. ¡®Well, it¡¯s time to make a move, right?¡¯ Yoo-hyun smiled deeply. At that time, in the office of Product Development Part 3 in Ulsan nt 3. There, Circuit Team 3 Leader Ham Jong-gil was speaking with a stiff expression. ¡°Director, based on the current situation, there should be no problem in making a high-resolution panel within the schedule.¡± ¡°Hmm, I heard the product nning team is setting up a demo date with Apple?¡± ¡°Yes. Apple is also curious about it.¡± Vice President Lee Tae-ryong, who was listening to the report, said something meaningful. ¡°When the demo date is set, we¡¯ll make some news.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know exactly about that part.¡± ¡°I see. Okay. You can go now.¡± ¡°Yes, Director.¡± After Senior Ham Jong-gil bowed and left, Vice President Lee Tae-ryong¡¯s face crumpled. ¡°Ha! It¡¯s going smoothly, huh¡­¡± He couldn¡¯t let this go on as it was. That wasn¡¯t his style. He thought for a while and then picked up the phone with a sneer. As soon as the call was connected, his mouth burst into a familiar voice. ¡°Hello, Tanaka-san. Hi!¡± At the same time, his mouth curled into a characteristic smile. After the report was over, Team Leader Lee Jin-mok came over to Yoo-hyun who was sitting at his desk. Chapter 256: Chapter 256: Chapter 256 Lee Jin-mok, the team leader, asked with a puzzled expression. ¡°Yoo-hyun, I¡¯m talking about the semi-electronic mockup.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°Did you tell them in advance?¡± ¡°Why?¡± Yoo-hyun avoided answering, thinking that he had no reason to do so. Then Lee Jin-mok scratched his head and said. ¡°It just seems like everything is ready as we need it.¡± ¡°In what way?¡± ¡°The multi-touch function, the resolution support, and so on.¡± ¡°Are the otherpanies not doing it?¡± Yoo-hyun casually asked and he told him the honest situation. ¡°Well, there was nopany that could do it within the deadline. If it wasn¡¯t for Semi-electronics, we would have been in big trouble.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± ¡°Yeah, that¡¯s good. Anyway, thanks.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. You did it, sir.¡± To be precise, Semi-electronics did a good job. And there was also a contribution from his friend Kang Jun-ki. As if he could hear Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts, Lee Jin-mok asked bluntly. ¡°Oh, do you know Kang Jun-ki?¡± ¡°Yes. I worked with him on thest mockup. Why?¡± ¡°He said he knows you.¡± ¡°Did he badmouth me?¡± ¡°Hahaha! Badmouth? No way. There¡¯s something else.¡± Lee Jin-mokughed out loud and patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder as he passed by. What? Yoo-hyun was baffled by the situation and decided not to ask. He could see that he wouldn¡¯t tell him anything if it was nothing important. Instead, Yoo-hyun picked up his phone. He pressed the call button and put the phone between his shoulder and cheek as he checked his email. On the screen, an image of the work sent by Han Jae-hee popped up. Soon after, his sister¡¯s voice rang through the receiver. -What¡¯s up? Why are you calling sote? ¡°I just sent you an email.¡± -You sent it a long time ago. It¡¯s almost a day. It wasn¡¯t even half a day. Yoo-hyun asked with a dumbfounded feeling. ¡°Are you drinking in broad daylight?¡± -What? You and what else are killing me. ¡°What does that mean? You¡¯re killing me?¡± -Whatever, how¡¯s the image? Yoo-hyun chuckled and Han Jae-hee cut him off sharply. She was always firm on unnecessary things. Yoo-hyun took a small revenge with a sarcastic remark. ¡°It¡¯s not bad for a test version.¡± -What? This is not a test version, you know? ¡°The icons are too blurry.¡± -That can¡¯t be. I downloaded all the iPhone images and changed them. He was joking, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t make up something that wasn¡¯t true. And Yoo-hyun knew why his sister made such a mistake. ¡°The resolution of this panel is four times higher than the previous iPhone.¡± -That¡¯s not noticeable on the phone. That¡¯s the full resolution of my monitor. He said it yfully, but it was a mishap caused by not experiencing the ultra-high-resolution panel. The work talk ended and they naturally moved on to small talk. Maybe because it was a long time since they talked, Han Jae-hee was a bit talkative. Among them, the story of her ex-husband caught Yoo-hyun¡¯s attention. -As for Yang¡­ ¡°Really?¡± -Yeah. He was really crazy. Yang Woo-chan was arrested for doing a lot of scumbag things besides filming hidden cameras. He also got caught for forging his academic credentials and got expelled from school. It was a very desirable oue. Yoo-hyun smiled with satisfaction when his sister suddenly brought up their mother. -But brother, mom seems to be in a bad mood. ¡°Why? She sounded fine to me.¡± -No, I went homest time and¡­ Han Jae-hee told him a long story about what she saw when she went home. There was something strange in the content and Yoo-hyun asked. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with baking bread?¡± -Mom bakes bread when she¡¯s in a bad mood. ¡°Really?¡± -Yeah. Don¡¯t you know that? ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun had no idea that his mother had such a side to her. He couldn¡¯t recall any situation where his mother got angry. Yoo-hyun was silent for a moment and his sister clicked her tongue. -Brother, you should have a drink with mom too. Don¡¯t just drink with dad. ¡°I guess so.¡± -Tsk tsk. I¡¯m really teaching you, brother. Han Jae-hee was right. He had talked to his mother a lot, but he never had an honest time with her. But it was annoying to hear her say that, so Yoo-hyun snapped back at her. ¡°You just like drinking anyway.¡± -Nyah. Byeong! Then Han Jae-hee hung up the phone like a drug addict. She had done everything she could. He was speechless for a moment, but Yoo-hyun soon called his mother. As always, his mother¡¯s cheerful voice came through. -Yoo-hyun, what¡¯s up at this hour? ¡°I just wanted to hear your voice, mom.¡± -Hohoho! Good job. She didn¡¯t sound like she was in a bad mood by her voice alone. Yoo-hyun asked with a hint of doubt. ¡°Mom, what happened to the store expansion?¡± -Huh? Why? ¡°Just curious. I said I would help you with the contract.¡± -Oh, I decided not to do that. The conditions were not good. ¡°I see.¡± -Yeah. It¡¯s better not to have a headache, right? His mother said it casually. But Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t take her words at face value. He knew how much his mother had been looking forward to it. Yoo-hyun checked the calendar on his desk and said. ¡°Mom, I¡¯m going home this weekend.¡± -Why? Your dad won¡¯t be here this weekend. ¡°I know, he¡¯s going on a business trip.¡± -Then it¡¯s better toe when your dad is here. ¡°You¡¯ll be lonely by yourself, mom.¡± His mother rebutted his gentle words out of nowhere. -I¡¯m morefortable and happy without your dad. ¡°Are you kidding me?¡± -No. I don¡¯t have to cook or watch him drink. How nice is that? It sounded like there was some truth in her words, so Yoo-hyunughed out loud. They exchanged a few more words and Yoo-hyun said goodbye. ¡°Yes, mother. I¡¯ll see you soon.¡± -Okay. Take care of yourself. Click. It was a pleasant conversation, but why did it feel so heavy in his chest? Yoo-hyun felt like he still didn¡¯t know his mother well. That weekend, he took a bus to his home. His mother, who had been waiting for him after work, greeted him warmly. ¡°You must be tired from the long trip.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not far. It¡¯s quick.¡± ¡°Oh, what did you buy this time?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and handed over the paper bag he was holding. His mother waved her hand. But her other hand had already grabbed the paper bag. There was a full smile on her lips. Looking at his mother, Yoo-hyun said. ¡°Open it.¡± ¡°What? Alcohol?¡± His mother¡¯s expression darkened at once, as if it was not what she expected. Regardless, Yoo-hyun exined. ¡°It¡¯s sweet wine. Jae Hee said you like it.¡± ¡°He always says nonsense.¡± ¡°But it has some benefits too.¡± ¡°Like what?¡± At his mother¡¯s question, Yoo-hyun opened the box and took out a bottle of wine and answered. ¡°Thanks to him, I can have a drink with you.¡± ¡°Hey, what¡¯s with the alcohol.¡± ¡°You have a day off tomorrow.¡± He looked at his mother, who shook her head. He had prepared well for this, so his mother seemed to have no good excuse. ¡°Well, that¡¯s true¡­¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s have a drink. I¡¯ve been looking forward to it.¡± Yoo-hyun hooked his arm around his mother¡¯s and spoke friendly. In the end, his mother gave up and chuckled. ¡°My son has grown up.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been grown up for a long time.¡± ¡°I know. Just wait a bit.¡± His mother went into the kitchen and prepared some snacks. She was so excited that she lifted her shoulders. Heughed as he watched her back. She looked like his younger sister. Soon, a table was set on the floor, and on it were splendid snacks. This was not something that could be passed over lightly. He realized anew that his mother ran a side dish shop. Yoo-hyun poured wine into his mother¡¯s ss. ¡°Mother, here you go.¡± Glug glug glug. ¡°My son also filled his ss. How nice.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± ¡°Cheers.¡± ng. The two smiled and clinked their sses. One ss, two sses, they drank lightly. A warm evening breeze blew in. The sound of frogs croaking added to the mood. They didn¡¯t realize it when they drank, but wine made them drunk quickly. His mother¡¯s face turned red and Yoo-hyun asked her. ¡°Mother, don¡¯t you want to move to another house?¡± ¡°Why the house?¡± ¡°Just curious. You used to live in a bigger and nicer house.¡± He had wanted to ask her for a long time. He still remembered the dismal expression on his mother¡¯s face when there was a red sticker on the house. He thought it would be a scar in his mother¡¯s heart. But his mother gave an unexpected answer. ¡°I like it here. It¡¯s free andfortable.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t I look like it?¡± ¡°No. You do look like it.¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s different from then.¡± His mother emptied her ss of wine with a smile on her face. Now there was no trace of the quiet and calmdy he used to see in his mother. Instead, she became lively and bright. She had confidence in every move she made. The achievement she made by herself freed her. He found that very positive. ¡°You look happy.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯m d.¡± His mother said casually. Yoo-hyun, who was looking for an opportunity, changed the subject and subtly probed his mother¡¯s mind. ¡°Mother, do you have any worries?¡± ¡°Jae Hee¡¯s studies?¡± ¡°Haha. Why? He¡¯s doing well.¡± ¡°Just. I feel worried about him somehow.¡± ¡°What about me? You never told me to study.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged and asked innocently. His mother never touched him since he was young. It was the part that his sister envied and was jealous of the most. But his mother gave an unexpected answer. ¡°I shouldn¡¯t have done that to you.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°¡­Well. It¡¯s in the past now.¡± His mother chuckled and muttered to herself as she emptied another ss. The alcohol that was quite full disappeared at once. At the same time, his mother revealed what she had been hiding. ¡°Do you want to hear it?¡± ¡°Yes. I want to hear it.¡± ¡°Actually¡­¡± When Yoo-hyun was young, his mother was very pushy about studying. It was the result of being swept away by the early education craze. His mother brought up something that Yoo-hyun had no memory of. ¡°You worked very hard. You neverined. That made me more greedy.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°So once I tried to see how far you could go and gave you a lot of homework on purpose.¡± Yoo-hyun just listened to his mother¡¯s story without saying a word. He saw sadness on his mother¡¯s face. ¡°It must have been about two weeks, maybe. There was a lot of it. Even an adult would feel it was too much.¡± ¡°Did I do all of it?¡± His mother¡¯s eyes shed with regret at Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. ¡°I only found out in the morning. That little thing¡­ He must have been scared of me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°He stayed up all night and did it all. He even had a nosebleed.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded with aplicated expression as he looked at his mother who spoke with a bitter smile. He felt like he could sense his mother¡¯s feelings just by listening. Then his mother took Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand. ¡°I swore then. I should never do this to him.¡± And she lifted her head and met Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. Her eyes were moist, perhaps because of the old memory that came to her mind. Chapter 257: Chapter 257: Chapter 257 Yoo-hyun felt the warmth of his mother¡¯s hand and joked. ¡°Did you really have to change so drastically?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Thanks to that, my childhood was easy.¡± His mother chuckled and said. ¡°You did well, though. Jaehui was hopeless.¡± ¡°He¡¯s a bit stubborn.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I wonder who he takes after.¡± ¡°He seems to resemble you a bit¡­¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± His mother turned serious for a moment when Yoo-hyun teased her. Then she shook her head and firmly said. ¡°No. It¡¯s your father.¡± ¡°Puhahaha!¡± Yoo-hyunughed out loud at his mother¡¯s yful answer. His mother also joined in theughter. It was amazing. He felt really new to have such an open and honest conversation with his mother. He thought he knew a lot about his mother, but there was much he didn¡¯t know. That¡¯s how it went as they drank, and his mother¡¯s face turned redder. She was the first to speak to Yoo-hyun, who was having a friendly chat. ¡°Yoo-hyun, if it¡¯s because of the store contract, it¡¯s really okay.¡± ¡°Yes. I know.¡± ¡°I just didn¡¯t want to worry you, so I didn¡¯t say anything.¡± She said that, but her eyes showed the troubles and hardships she had gone through. But now she smiled as if she had really shaken them off. He felt bitter seeing her act strong. Looking at his mother, Yoo-hyun muttered. ¡°Why would I worry about you?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Don¡¯t worry, I can handle it.¡± ¡°Yes, mother. I will.¡± Yoo-hyun also squeezed his mother¡¯s hand with strength. That day, he had a lot of conversations with his mother. The stars twinkled in the night sky. The next morning. Yoo-hyun finished getting ready to go out. His mother seemed quite tired and was sound asleep. She had been working hard every day without rest, so it was understandable. ¡°I¡¯ll be back.¡± Yoo-hyun left a quiet greeting in front of his mother¡¯s room and left the house. He headed to the traditional market where his mother worked. The market closed twice a month, and today was one of those days. Why did he bother going to the market where his mother wasn¡¯t? First of all, he was bothered by his mother¡¯s troubled eyes that kept catching his attention yesterday. He vaguely wanted to check it out for himself. He also wanted to find a way to help his mother by going there himself. He had never run a store himself, but he had a good eye for it. He didn¡¯t want to leave her alone when he could lend a hand. So he moved. The market was quiet because it was a day off. There were shops with shutters down and shops with lights off and doors tightly closed. As he walked along the street, he checked how many side dish shops there were. Most of them were bigger than his mother¡¯s shop. There were evenrge-scale businesses that used the entire first floor of the building. There were more than he expected, and he clicked his tongue. ¡°That¡¯s a lot.¡± Thepetition was definitely fierce. That meant there was a high demand for side dish shops, but it seemed too much. It wasn¡¯t a good idea topete on scale in this situation. It was better to differentiate the category and get out of thepetition. Two items came to his mind. Online sales that differentiate distribution. Diet side dishes that differentiate products. Both of these items matched the future trends. Considering that the market area would be increasingly pushed byrge corporations, it was better to change now. He thought so as he walked along. A paper stuck on the wall of the building caught his eye. He approached it and checked it out. It was a notice for merchants. It read: -Warning: Members who do not pay the merchant association fee will be excluded from eligibility requirements. -Fire rm instation cost 800,000 won per store, piping construction cost 500,000 won, disinfection per store 50,000 won, small business fire insurance 20,000 won. -Merchant chairman Bae Hogilpensation. Yoo-hyun snorted at that. ¡°That¡¯s ridiculous.¡± It was obviously nonsense. This was a traditional market. Even if the building was privately owned, there was national subsidy. The building exterior design and alley ceiling were also supported by national subsidy. There was no way that there was no subsidy for thesemon items. This meant that this kind of scamming was rampant here. There were always people who preyed on the weak wherever they went. Especially since this had something to do with his mother. He couldn¡¯t help but get angry. Click. Yoo-hyun took out his phone and took a picture of it. Then he looked around his mother¡¯s shop. The street stall in front of the building was cleared away, and the door was closed. But the shutter wasn¡¯t down, so he could see inside. Looking inside, he could see that the space was narrow. It was understandable that his mother wanted to expand the shop. Was there no other way? There were shelves inside the building, but the space was so small that there wasn¡¯t enough variety to disy. If the amount of storage was the problem, it might be better to raise the shelf levels. That¡¯s what Yoo-hyun was thinking as he stood in front of the closed door. Thud. A box hit his foot. He looked down and saw a crumpled paper in the trash pile. It caught his eye because it had his mother¡¯s handwriting on it. He unfolded the paper and smiled bitterly. ¡°She had high hopes¡­¡± There was a notice that they had moved to another store. They even drew a map to show the way. It looked like they had prepared it in advance for their regr customers. It must have been ast-minute change of ns. What went wrong? He wondered as he followed the map. He wanted to check out the ce at least once. Woof! Then, a dog came up and barked at him. Its loud cry echoed in the empty alley of stores. When he looked at it, the dog turned away and ran off. It was the direction he was heading to. He walked past two blocks and entered a small alley. He saw a store with lights on in the distance. There were quite a few people gathered there. Crack! Then, the dog screamed and rolled on the ground. It looked like someone had kicked it hard. ¡°You bastard! How dare you!¡± One of the men in orange vests spat out curses. Snap. The dog ran away as if fleeing, and he instinctively hid himself. At the same time, he quietly approached and observed the situation. An olddy who was restless in front of an outdoor table. A middle-aged man who was frowning and waving a paper. A man in a white shirt who was watching from a distance. Two men in orange vests who were leaning on their arms next to him. Their faces came into view one by one. He had a hunch about what was going on. He took out his phone and pressed the record button. Then, the middle-aged man pushed the olddy who bowed her head. ¡°Mrs. Shin, sign it and get out. What are you trying to do?¡± ¡°Mr. President, this is different from the contract.¡± ¡°Oh,e on, can¡¯t you let go of this? How many chances did I give you?¡± ¡°How can I leave if you suddenly tell me to? And this is clearly illegal.¡± ¡°Oh! Who do you think you are talking to?¡± The president shouted when the olddy resisted. Then he bowed his head to the man in the white shirt. ¡°Mr. Hwang, I¡¯m sorry. I promised to leave by today¡­¡± ¡°Hehe! No, no, Mr. President. As long as it¡¯s clean, there¡¯s no problem. Right, guys?¡± The man in the white shirt smirked and turned his head. The men in orange vests next to him nodded their heads. ¡°Yes! Mr. Hwang.¡± ¡°Mr. Hwang, please¡­ please spare me.¡± The olddy trembled as if afraid. It was obvious that Mr. Hwang, thendlord, was bullying the tenant with thugs. The president who was supposed to protect the merchants was rather threatening the olddy who was a merchant herself. ¡°See, Mrs. Shin, just sign it and end it nicely.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t do it.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t wait any longer if you don¡¯t sign it now.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t do it. I¡¯ll report this if you do.¡± ¡°Huh, really. You don¡¯t know that these cops are all under my thumb?¡± ¡°Mr. President, please. I¡¯ll die.¡± The olddy knelt down and Mr. Hwang gestured with his chin. ¡°It won¡¯t work. Make her sign by force.¡± ¡°Yes, Mr. Hwang.¡± Then, the men in orange vests grabbed the olddy from both sides. The olddy cried out but there was no way she could win with strength. ¡°No! I can¡¯t do it!¡± ¡°Mrs. Shin, just sign it quickly and let¡¯s finish this.¡± The president urged her as she resisted. The situation was getting worse by the minute. He couldn¡¯t believe it and snorted. ¡°They¡¯re really something.¡± What should he do? The photos and videos he took today could make a big news story. Even if the cops were in cahoots with them, they would have to move if a reporter stepped in. That¡¯s how he could settle it. But¡­ He felt uneasy and sent a message to Kim Yeon-guk, a reporter from Our Daily News¡¯ social affairs department. He was a junior of Oh Eun-bi, who wrote an article about Kim Hyun-soo a while ago. He became acquainted with him through that article. He was in charge of this area so he would respond quickly. Then, he heard the olddy¡¯s scream again. ¡°Mr. Hwang, please. Spare me just once.¡± ¡°We don¡¯t have time, hurry up. Once we finish here, all these stores will be cleared.¡± Mr. Hwang pointed at two buildings next to him and smirked. Suddenly, his brows furrowed sharply. One of the stores that Mr. Hwang pointed at was the one that his mother was supposed to move to. He had a feeling why his mother¡¯s contract was suddenly canceled. He could imagine what kind of deal had been made behind the scenes. He couldn¡¯t just sit still and watch. He stood up from his crouched position. Then, the olddy who had her wrist held by the man in orange vest dropped the pen. The pen fell and scratched the paper. ¡°I can¡¯t do it.¡± ¡°Oh! What are you doing! You¡¯re wasting ink!¡± Mr. Hwang yelled as he saw that and the men on both sides threatened the olddy. ¡°Lady, do you really want to die?¡± ¡°Please¡­¡± At that moment, he saw his mother¡¯s face ovepped with the olddy¡¯s. He felt a surge of anger as he thought that those bastards could ruin his mother¡¯s always bright face. ¡°Those sons of bitches.¡± He clenched his teeth and walked forward. Mr. Hwang saw him approaching and shouted. ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care about that. You two in orange, get your hands off.¡± He pointed at the heads of the two men in orange vests, and they spat out curses like thugs. ¡°You fucking bastard! What did you say?¡± ¡°Is this guy crazy or what!¡± He chuckled and said to Mr. Hwang. ¡°You know this is illegal, right? Forcing a contract like this.¡± ¡°What are you talking about! Hey! Grab that kid!¡± As soon as he finished his words, Mr. Hwang shouted angrily. At the same time, the two men in orange vests who were holding the olddy jumped out. Chapter 258: Chapter 258: Chapter 258 Yoo-hyun snorted and said. ¡°Oh? Now you¡¯re going to charge me with assault?¡± ¡°You bastard!¡± Then, the big guy in the orange vest threw a punch. Thud. Yoo-hyun blocked the iing fist with his shoulder. ¡°You hit first, right?¡± ¡°What? This kid!¡± The big guy in the orange vest scowled and threw another punch. It couldn¡¯t have looked that slow. Thud. Yoo-hyun dodged the fist andnded his own punch on the guy¡¯s chin. It was a counterpunch to a vital spot, and with the force behind it, the guy copsed right away. ¡°Ugh!¡± Yoo-hyun quickly turned his body and kicked the small guy in the orange vest who was rushing at him from the side. Bam! He hit him right on target. The guy also fell limp from the powerful kick. As soon as two of them were subdued, thendlord shouted and swung his fist. The guy with a shabby look had some courage. ¡°You bastard, die!¡± Thud. But his cotton fist hit Yoo-hyun¡¯s chest and he felt nothing at all. Yoo-hyun grabbed his wrist. ¡°Ugh! Aah!¡± Then he twisted his arm and kneed him in the head. ¡°Why are you using violence? Against aw-abiding citizen.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll, I¡¯ll report you.¡± ¡°Go ahead and report.¡± Thump. ¡°Aah!¡± Thendlord¡¯s arm was twisted behind his back and he screamed. Yoo-hyun kicked him behind the knee and he knelt down. Thud. It was a moment when everyone around him was subdued. The merchant president who was next to him trembled and said. ¡°Do you, do you know who I am?¡± ¡°Who are you? You¡¯re a thug who sucks blood from merchants.¡± ¡°What did you say? I, I have connections with the police¡­¡± ¡°Then go ahead and report.¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun said that, the merchant president blinked and asked back. ¡°Are, are you serious?¡± ¡°Ugh! Hurry up and get this bastard¡­¡± Thendlord whose arm was twisted shut up when Yoo-hyun hit him in the back of his head. He still hadn¡¯te to his senses. Thud. ¡°Ow!¡± ¡°Be quiet.¡± The merchant president asked nervously. ¡°Can, can I really do it?¡± ¡°Do it. I want to put you away right now.¡± Yoo-hyun growled and he pressed a phone number on his cell phone. It was not 112 but a personal number. Suddenly, his expression cleared of fear. He even smiled confidently and talked on the phone. ¡°Hey, Park chief, it¡¯s me¡­¡± Yoo-hyun sneered at him. ¡°Bullshit.¡± A momentter. Yoo-hyun was sitting at a nearby police station. The people who were with him earlier were also there. Park Sang-ik, the chief who was sitting across from him, said to Yoo-hyun. ¡°It seems like there was some misunderstanding here?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t I show you the picture earlier? And thedy testified too.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not enough evidence, evidence.¡± Park Sang-ik shook his spoon as if he was annoyed, and the merchant president next to him said smugly. ¡°You¡¯re right, chief. You see things clearly. This kid hit me here with his fist, ugh¡­¡± ¡°Oh, president, you must be hurt.¡± ¡°Yeah, right.¡± Yoo-hyun snorted at their cozy act. Then he took out his cell phone again and said. ¡°Then I guess I have to show you this too.¡± ¡°What is this?¡± Park Sang-ik asked, and Yoo-hyun shouted loudly. ¡°Just look at this for a second!¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Then the police officers next to him also turned their heads curiously. Yoo-hyun pressed a button and the video he had taken earlier yed. It showed the merchant president and his group threatening the olddy clearly. With their vivid voices, the expressions of thendlord and the two thugs in orange vests who were being interrogated next to them crumpled up. The climax was the merchant president¡¯s words: -Do you know that these cops are all people who would die at my word? The absurd situation made the police officers blink their eyes. Then, the olddy who was testifying next to them ran over and said. ¡°That¡¯s right. The merchant president said that. He said it¡¯s useless to report because all the police are on his side.¡± ¡°What! Where did you get this fake video?¡± The merchant president snapped, but Yoo-hyun calmly countered him. ¡°This is a video I just took. Where did I have time to manipte it?¡± ¡°President.¡± Suddenly, Park Sang-ik red at the merchant president harshly. ¡°That¡­¡± The merchant president gave him an apologetic look, and Park Sang-ik sighed and said to Yoo-hyun. ¡°You¡¯re young and inexperienced, aren¡¯t you? This kind of thing is not evidence either.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll have to hire awyer.¡± ¡°Go ahead and try. You¡¯ll just waste your time, what do you think you¡¯ll gain from it?¡± Chief Park Sang-ik was experienced in dealing with these situations and responded skillfully. He knew that it was a pointless action for Yoo-hyun, who had no stake in the matter. Yoo-hyun shrugged at the expected answer. ¡°You¡¯re right. It¡¯s not worth wasting my time on this, I¡¯ll have to call a reporter.¡± ¡°Oh! You¡¯re hopeless, young man.¡± Only then did Chief Park Sang-ik¡¯s eyebrows twitch. ¡°Why? Don¡¯t you think it would make a great article if I link the abuse of power and the police bribery?¡± ¡°Call a reporter! Go ahead and call! You brat, where do you get your nerve from?¡± Chief Park Sang-ik yelled at Yoo-hyun¡¯s sarcastic words. Yoo-hyun obediently followed his words. ¡°Yes. I already did.¡± ¡°What, what did you say?¡± It was at that moment. ng. The door opened and a tall young man entered the police station. Yoo-hyun recognized him right away from his profile picture. He raised his hand and greeted him. ¡°Mr. Kim, the reporter.¡± ¡°Oh? Mr. Yoo, hello.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The police station became quiet for a moment. It was because of the camera that Kim Yeon-guk, the reporter, brought with him. There was a big logo of Uri Ilbo on it. ¡°Haha! I should introduce myself first. I¡¯m Kim Yeon-guk, a reporter from Uri Ilbo.¡± ¡°U-Uri Ilbo¡­¡± ¡°Yes. I received an interesting tip. It¡¯s aplicated story involving the police and the chairman of the merchants association, right?¡± As soon as he finished his words, Chief Park Sang-ik¡¯s eyes changed. He hit the heads of the chairman of the merchants association and President Hwang, who were sitting on the floor, hard with a file folder. Thwack! Thwack! ¡°Chief Park¡­¡± ¡°You bastard, how dare you act like you know something!¡± The chairman of the merchants association, who opened his mouth for nothing, got into trouble. Thwack! Thwack! Thwack! Thwack! ¡°Aaah!¡± After venting his anger, Chief Park Sang-ik ordered his subordinate officers. ¡°Hey, we have enough evidence for this guy, so make sure you search him thoroughly.¡± ¡°Yes, chief!¡± ¡°No, Chief Park, is this how you do it?¡± The chairman of the merchants association asked in a pitiful voice at Chief Park Sang-ik¡¯s sudden change of attitude. President Hwang also added his voice as if he had some connection. ¡°Chief Park, this is not right.¡± Then Chief Park Sang-ik looked at them with a fierce expression. ¡°Do you think this is a joke? This is a police station, a police station! How dare you insult the police!¡± ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant¡­¡± As the chairman of the merchants association stuttered, Chief Park Sang-ik gave strong instructions to his subordinates. ¡°Hey, check that guy Baek Ho-gil too. He has a record of illegal prostitution.¡± ¡°Yes, chief!¡± ¡°And that guy Hwang Joo-hwan has some illegal transactions when he acquired the building. Make sure you investigate that part too.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The faces of the chairman of the merchants association and President Hwang turned pale at the same time. It was after the storm had passed. Chief Park Sang-ik spoke to Kim Yeon-guk, the reporter, with a friendly face. ¡°You must have had a hard timeing all this way. Do you want some tea or something?¡± ¡°I think there¡¯s someone who had a harder time than me.¡± ¡°Oh dear, look at me. I¡¯m sorry about earlier.¡± Kim Yeon-guk nodded at Yoo-hyun and Chief Park Sang-ik reached out his hand. Yoo-hyun hid his feelings and shook his hand. ¡°I guess mistakes can happen when there are many cases.¡± ¡°Hahaha! That¡¯s right. You¡¯re very smart.¡± ¡°Just make sure you handle it cleanly.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that. The police are the people¡¯s stick, aren¡¯t they?¡± Yoo-hyun snorted as he saw Chief Park Sang-ik¡¯s confident expression. He turned his head and saw Kim Yeon-guk wink at him. Yoo-hyun whispered his thanks to him. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s talk about that over a drinkter.¡± Kim Yeon-guk made a gesture of drinking alcohol. He looked like a male version of Oh Eun-bi, who was good at handling things. Then Chief Park Sang-ik guided them to an inner seat. He looked so nice that it was hard to believe he was the same person. ¡°Come on,e this way.¡± Seeing him, Yoo-hyun gave Kim Yeon-guk a thumbs up. He had to admit it. The power of the pen was formidable. Yoo-hyun, who came out of the police station, met Kim Yeon-guk at a pub. He spoke frankly, unlike his gloomy appearance. Kim Yeon-guk recalled the earlier incident and said. ¡°Geez, there are so many rotten bastards.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why we need people like you, reporters.¡± ¡°Hahaha! Mr. Yoo, you¡¯re good at ttering. No wonder Ms. Oh likes you.¡± ¡°Thank you for your kindness. I really appreciate it today.¡± Yoo-hyun filled Kim Yeon-guk¡¯s ss with beer. He owed him a lot for his article on Kim Hyun-soost time and today¡¯s case. Especially this time, he came to the police station at Yoo-hyun¡¯s request. And it was on a weekend. No matter how close his house was, it was not an easy thing to do. But he acted as if it was nothing and shook his head. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t thank me. I got a good article thanks to you.¡± ¡°But it¡¯s still smallpared to your trouble.¡± ¡°No. You got the video clearly, right? This article will be a big hit. Haha!¡± ¡°I¡¯m d then.¡± Yoo-hyun was grateful for Kim Yeon-guk¡¯s kind words. They drank and chatted for a while. ng. The pub door opened and a familiar guest came in. Yoo-hyun raised his hand and weed Kim Hyun-soo. ¡°Hyun-soo.¡± ¡°What? You said you were going home right away¡­ Huh? Reporter.¡± Kim Hyun-soo, who was talking to Yoo-hyun, was surprised to see the person sitting across from him. Kim Yeon-guk greeted him. ¡°Mr. Kim, hello.¡± ¡°What are you doing here¡­¡± Kim Hyun-soo looked bewildered as he sat down at Yoo-hyun¡¯s request. ¡°You two look like a picture together. You¡¯re both justice warriors, aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that. Have a drink first.¡± Yoo-hyun filled Kim Yeon-guk¡¯s ss with beer. He also poured some for Kim Hyun-soo¡¯s empty ss. Kim Hyun-soo, who had no idea what was going on, asked in a puzzled tone. ¡°Yoo-hyun, did you tell the reporter about those bastards who nailed me to the groundst time?¡± ¡°No. Why would I do that?¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head and Kim Yeon-guk leaned forward with interest. ¡°Oh? What¡¯s that story?¡± Kim Hyun-soo realized his mistake at that moment. Chapter 259: Chapter 259: Chapter 259 Kim Yeon-guk, a reporter, used his reporter¡¯s intuition to dig deeper into the story. His eloquent words eventually made Kim Hyun-soo confess everything. ¡°It happened like this¡­¡± ¡°Yes, yes. There were four friends and three thugs. Many people fixed the t tire. And then?¡± ¡°Mr. Reporter, why are you writing this down?¡± Kim Hyun-soo asked incredulously as he saw Kim Yeon-guk taking notes on his notebook. Kim Yeon-guk gave a sly smile. ¡°I just have a feeling about this.¡± ¡°This is not a news story¡­¡± Kim Hyun-soo scratched his head and Yoo-hyun cut him off. ¡°Enough. Do you think the reporter is digging a hole to do business? He writes when he has a good material.¡± ¡°Exactly. Yoo-hyun, you are very clear.¡± Kim Yeon-guk nodded and added more specific advice to Yoo-hyun. ¡°If you go to the police station, you can find out the exact situation. I¡¯ll tell you the exact time and location.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± There was nothing to be thankful for. The one who got the help was Yoo-hyun. This would also help Kim Hyun-soo when the article was published. Yoo-hyun said sincerely. ¡°I hope this was helpful in some way.¡± ¡°Of course it was. The friendship between friends is heartwarming, and the way you taught the thugs a lesson is satisfying. This is what makes a fresh news story.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and Kim Yeon-guk also showed a friendly smile. On the other hand, Kim Hyun-soo felt embarrassed to death. ¡°Ha! It¡¯s still not right¡­¡± ¡°Hyun-soo, don¡¯t be like that. Your face hasn¡¯t been published yet.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I felt itst time when I interviewed you, but you seem to care too much about what others think.¡± Kim Yeon-guk said and Yoo-hyun asked seriously. ¡°Do you have star syndrome or something?¡± ¡°You could say that.¡± ¡°Mr. Reporter!¡± Yoo-hyun saw Kim Hyun-soo getting angry and handed him a ss. ¡°Hahaha! Come on, let¡¯s smile and have a good time. We met good people here. I¡¯ll pay for this.¡± ¡°Fine¡­ I¡¯ll pay for the second round.¡± Kim Hyun-soo gave up and said, and Kim Yeon-guk raised his ss. ¡°Good. I feel rewarded as a reporter.¡± ng. ng. The three of themughed happily as they clinked their sses. It was afortable drinking party, as if they were old friends. A few dayster, a news article appeared on the ranking section of an inte portal site. It was not about the corruption of a chaebol family, nor about the drug scandal of a celebrity. Yet, this news caused a huge reaction for a reason. It contained photos and videos of the bullying scene. People criticized the merchant president and the building owner as if they had been victimized themselves. It was not only on the inte. The U-ri Daily newspaper also had a big news on its social page. Thanks to that, all the market merchants saw the news. Of course, Yoo-hyun¡¯s mother was among them. That day at lunchtime. Yoo-hyun, who was sitting in his office and checking the article, received a phone call from his mother. After exchanging simple greetings, his mother rambled on about the article. -So that merchant president bastard¡­ ¡°He¡¯s trash.¡± -Yeah. A son of a bitch. Oh! Ahem. Anyway, he¡¯s a bad guy. And the building owner is worse. ¡°I¡¯m d they were caught by the police.¡± -Yeah. You don¡¯t know how angry they are. His mother¡¯s voice was full of energy. She was as happy as when she heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s employment news. Yoo-hyun tried to hold back hisughter and asked. ¡°Mother, did you think about what I told you?¡± -The shelf height thing, I think it¡¯s a good idea. It will make the disy look more spacious and¡­ ¡°Not that, the diet products.¡± -Ah, I thought about that too because it seems like young people are looking for it¡­ His mother spouted out her ideas non-stop. She had definitely thought about it more than once. She even had opinions on some details that Yoo-hyun had not thought of. Of course, there were many shorings too, but he thought she could fill them up gradually with this passion. Yoo-hyun listened to her and replied positively. ¡°It sounds good to me.¡± -Really? I¡¯ll have to think about it more. ¡°Yes. It¡¯s really good, so have some confidence and try it.¡± -Hoho! Okay. Thank you. But I don¡¯t understand what you mean by inte something. ¡°I¡¯ll help you with online sales.¡± -Doesn¡¯t that cost a lot of money? His mother asked worriedly as Yoo-hyun offered his help. He already had a n in mind, so he presented his alternative. ¡°No, it doesn¡¯t. You just need to contract with a deliverypany, and the most important thing is to make a promotional image. You can ask Jae-hee to do that.¡± -Jae-hee, he said he¡¯s busy with your work. ¡°It¡¯s okay. He almost finished it and now he has some free time.¡± -Jae-hee ispletely under your control. Hoho. His motherughed as Yoo-hyun spoke decisively. He wanted to see this smile forever. Yoo-hyun smiled and said. ¡°Mother, I¡¯ll help you a lot from now on.¡± -You¡¯ve already done more than enough. Don¡¯t worry about me and do your work. ¡°Yes, mother. See you next time.¡± Yoo-hyun hung up the phone with a light heart. Mang Ki-yong, his senior, came up to him and asked. ¡°What are you so happy about?¡± ¡°I just feel good.¡± ¡°Good. I like that attitude. I hope you smile even after the game today.¡± Yoo-hyun was about to answer his senior¡¯s meaningful words when¡­ Before he knew it, Lee Jin-mok, the team leader, joined in. ¡°We can¡¯t win by just smiling. Let¡¯s go for the victory since we¡¯re here.¡± ¡°Are you serious?¡± Yoo-hyun asked and Lee Jin-mok answered confidently. ¡°Of course. We won two games, and we only need to win two more, right?¡± He was the most worried and nervous one in every game. It was funny to see him so self-assured before facing the strongest contender. Yoo-hyun chuckled and reminded him of his past. ¡°I remember your face in the first game.¡± ¡°Hey, that was then, and this is now.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s see you create a miracle.¡± Yoo-hyun said coolly and the two of themughed. There was no shadow of defeat on their faces. It was a remarkable changepared to before. Soon after. The people of the Advanced Product Team made a circle by putting their arms on each other¡¯s shoulders. Mang Ki-yong, the captain, said. ¡°Our opponent is Panel 1 Team, the most powerful contender. They must think we will lose for sure.¡± ¡°No way!¡± Lee Jin-mok shouted and Mang Ki-yong raised his voice as well. ¡°Good! Let¡¯s use this energy¡­ Yoo-hyun, say something.¡± He suddenly passed the baton to Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun spat out a sigh and looked around. All 10 people who faced each other had no word of giving up on their faces. He saw the improved Advanced Product Team and said briefly. At times like this, unity was more important than long words. ¡°Let¡¯s y without regrets. Advance!¡± Yoo-hyun shouted and the people cheered as if they had been waiting for it. ¡°Advance! Advance! Fighting!¡± Along with their loud voices, cheers came from the stands as well. ¡°Woah!¡± Regardless of the oue, their concentration and enthusiasm for the game were unmatched. It was very hot as summer approached. It was still bright outside, so the heat felt even more intense. Despite that, the Advanced Product Team ran hard. But the opponent was not easy either. Panel 1 Team had thoroughly analyzed the Advanced Product Team and prepared for it. Bang! They used precise long passes to disrupt the left and right sides of the Advanced Product Team. ¡°Out!¡± Then they trapped them with a wless defense. It was not a neighborhood ser level at all. Their well-organized teamwork was different from the previous teams. ¡°Huff, huff.¡± The members of the Advanced Product Team did their best beyond their limits. They worked so hard that they felt out of breath. But they couldn¡¯t ovee the wall of Panel 1 Team in the end. Beep. Beep. The referee¡¯s whistle sounded and the game was decided with a final score of 2 to 0. ¡°Puha!¡± Yoo-hyun sprayed water on his face and shook his head. The team members were all lying on the ground as if they were exhausted. Yoo-hyun alsoy down with them. ¡°Good job, everyone.¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun said that, the people who were lying down and breathing heavily said one word each. ¡°You did well, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°That was really fun.¡± ¡°You all worked hard.¡± ¡°Should we get uniforms too?¡± ¡°Sounds good.¡± They all sounded happy even though they lost. Mang Ki-yong, who was lying next to him, smiled too. In the noisy atmosphere, Yoo-hyun and Mang Ki-yong¡¯s eyes met. Mang Ki-yong asked quietly. ¡°Yoo-hyun, are you disappointed?¡± ¡°A little bit.¡± ¡°I thought so.¡± ¡°But it was fun.¡± ¡°Me too. Puhaha.¡± Mang Ki-yong¡¯sughter felt sincere. So did Yoo-hyun¡¯s. He never thought he could feel good even after losing, but he did. He knew it was possible because they were all together. He used that feeling as a stepping stone and got up quickly. Then he shouted loudly. ¡°Come on, get up and let¡¯s go eat jajangmyeon.¡± ¡°Are you paying?¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head at Lee Jin-mok¡¯s question and said. ¡°Of course, the team leaders should pay.¡± Then Jung In-wook, the manager, stuck out his tongue. ¡°That bastard, I knew he would do that.¡± ¡°And among them, the senior team leader pays.¡± Yoo-hyun pointed at him without backing down. Jung In-wook sighed resignedly and gestured with his hand. ¡°Ha! Let¡¯s go then.¡± That¡¯s when a savior appeared. Kim Ho-geol, the chief engineer, grabbed Jung In-wook¡¯s hand and lifted him up as he said, ¡°You should use your boss at times like this.¡± ¡°Oh my god, what an honor.¡± Jung In-wook joked with a rxed tone and Kim Ho-geol said to the team members. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s have fun today without going back to the office.¡± ¡°Wow, sounds good!¡± Everyone¡¯s face was full of smiles. Yoo-hyun also smiled brightly. The ser result was irrelevant to the work progress. The panel design, which was a joint project with the Future Product Research Institute, waspleted before he knew it. They also did thorough and faithful simtion and verification. Thanks to that, Go Jun-ho, the executive director, stamped his approval with a satisfied expression and the mask order for panel production was ced. The mask for panel production was a mold for making boards, and the basic price was tens of millions of won per piece. It was already expensive, but it was more expensive and more in number because it was for OLED boards. The risk of failure was considerable. Go Seong-cheol, the senior engineer who led the design, prayed every day as he came to work. He had a lot of shadows on his face. Yoo-hyun said to him, ¡°Mr. Go, it will be fine.¡± ¡°What if something goes wrong? It¡¯s billions of won flying away.¡± ¡°Do you think you¡¯ll get fired?¡± ¡°What?¡± He looked incredulous and Yoo-hyun smiled. ¡°Don¡¯t be too nervous.¡± ¡°If this doesn¡¯t work, the schedule will be ruined.¡± ¡°There will be another way.¡± Yoo-hyun said easily and Go Seong-cheol shook his head as if he was annoyed. ¡°Ha! You are really¡­¡± ¡°Have some confidence.¡± Yoo-hyun looked around as he encouraged him. Go Seong-cheol was not the only one with a dark expression. Mang Ki-yong, who ced the IC order, Lee Jin-mok, who made the FPCB, Min Su-jin, who made a new video board, and Kim Seon-dong, who designed the code, were all the same. There were so many things to worry about because they targeted the final prototype product this time. It was different from the sloppy demost time. Chapter 260: Chapter 260: Chapter 260 As Yoo-hyun sat down, Senior Maeng Gi Yong came over and reminded him of something. ¡°Did you contact the IC attachmentpany?¡± ¡°Yes, I set a date.¡± This panel was different from the previous ones in many ways, as it was a product form. It was also a big change to attach the IC directly to the panel ss surface, not to the film. Because of this, an additional attachment process had to be carried out by an externalpany. Senior Maeng Gi Yong sighed deeply after hearing Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. ¡°Ah, I wish the panel hadn¡¯te out.¡± ¡°Why do you say that? You said the IC production progress was smooth.¡± ¡°But the real thing is different.¡± ¡°The circuit team 4 and 3 checked it for you. It will be fine.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not what I mean. You don¡¯t know the engineers¡¯ minds.¡± Senior Maeng Gi Yong shook his head and walked away. His face was full of worries. In the meantime, there was someone who looked rxed. It was Manager Jung In Wook. He used to goof off all the time, then he burned up for a while, and now he¡¯s quiet again. He quietly approached Yoo-hyun and spoke to him. ¡°Why are they all so worried? Tsk tsk. Don¡¯t you think so?¡± ¡°Well, the team leader should be busy, but the team members are busy.¡± ¡°Hey, is that sarcasm?¡± ¡°Of course not.¡± ¡°Fine. Your mouth is a bomb.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled as he saw Manager Jung In Wook sticking out his tongue. He felt very friendly now, even though he used to put up a wall. Manager Jung In Wook had a veryid-back personality for an engineer. Thanks to him, the stiff team 1 became quite soft. Yoo-hyunplimented him. ¡°Manager Jung, you¡¯re doing well.¡± ¡°Hey, why are you like that? Did you take some medicine?¡± He seemed surprised by Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and blinked his eyes. ¡°I know you¡¯re always watching over the whole schedule behind us.¡± ¡°What, all of a sudden? You¡¯re tickling me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m in a good mood.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled yfully and Manager Jung In Wook blurted out something absurd. ¡°Is it because the product nning team won the innovation nning contest this time?¡± ¡°Why are you bringing that up here?¡± ¡°Well. You must be sorry. If you were there, you would have gotten a prize.¡± ¡°Why would I be sorry?¡± ¡°Why? The prize money was pretty big, wasn¡¯t it?¡± Yoo-hyunughed as he looked at Manager Jung In Wook who asked back. Then he recalled what Choi Min Hee, the deputy manager, had said on the phone a while ago. -It¡¯s all our work. I¡¯ll split the prize money as soon as ites out and send it to you right away. Good job. Choi Min Hee included Yoo-hyun as a formal member. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun was also able to share the glory of the innovation nning contest winning team. He also received more than 2 million won in money. It was the result of splitting it like a knife after calcting the tax. He was grateful for her consideration more than the money. He had enough money anyway. The value of Airbnb stock he held in his hand was 1.5 trillion won in 10 years. There was no reason to live on edge at work in this situation. Yoo-hyun boldly said. ¡°Manager Jung, how about we have a team dinner? I¡¯ll pay for it.¡± ¡°No thanks. I don¡¯t need your dirty money.¡± ¡°Then why don¡¯t you pay for it?¡± ¡°I was going to pay for it after we get over one hurdle. Just wait.¡± Maybe he liked what Yoo-hyun said earlier. Manager Jung In Wook¡¯s shoulders were quite high. Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up and cheered him on. ¡°Yes, sir. I trust you.¡± ¡°Ahem.¡± After Manager Jung In Wook coughed and left, The timing was good and Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone on his desk rang. It was a call from Park Young Hoon, his senior in the army and gym buddy. Yoo-hyun moved to the hallway and answered the phone. ¡°Hyung, what¡¯s up?¡± -What¡¯s up? You put some money in again? ¡°Yeah. I got some rewards.¡± -What kind of rewards do yourpany have so much? Park Young Hoon, who was managing some of Yoo-hyun¡¯s money, whined like a child. Yoo-hyun asked incredulously. ¡°Isn¡¯t that good for you if I put more money in?¡± -That¡¯s not it. I¡¯m just jealous. ¡°You¡¯re jealous.¡± -I want to get a lot of bonuses like you too. ¡°Did you break again?¡± Yoo-hyun asked bluntly and heard Park Young Hoon sighing over the phone. -Ha. This is the life of a loser, what can I do? ¡°Make a lot of money and be independent.¡± -It¡¯s not easy. I have to endure somehow. Don¡¯t live like me. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me and take care of yourself.¡± -Yeah. You¡¯re not working for money anyway, right? Park Young Hoon was right. If Yoo-hyun was thinking about making money, he wouldn¡¯t havee back to Han Sung. And he wasn¡¯t short of money either. The value of Airbnb stock he held in his hand was 1.5 trillion won in 10 years. There was no reason to live on edge at work in this situation. Yoo-hyun honestly said what he felt. ¡°Yeah. If I was, I wouldn¡¯t be working.¡± -Then why are you doing it? ¡°To teach the bad guys a lesson.¡± -What? So you¡¯re going to catch the bad guys now? Yoo-hyun answered without hesitation to Park Young Hoon¡¯s words. ¡°Of course.¡± -Puhahaha. You make meugh. Yoo-hyun answered cheerfully and Park Young Hoon¡¯sughter rang out loud from the other side of the phone. It was a relief that he couldugh like this. Of course, it wasn¡¯t a joke to make him feel better. It wasn¡¯t. Yoo-hyun was serious. He smiled brightly after hanging up the phone. ¡°Shall I start moving then?¡± Soon after, Yoo-hyun looked for Ju Yoon Ha, the secretary of team 4. He had received a lot of help from her whenever he needed it. Of course, he was grateful. He expressed his gratitude by giving her a drink that she liked. ¡°Hello, Yoon Ha. You¡¯re working hard today.¡± ¡°Oh, Yoo-hyun, I don¡¯t know what to do with your kindness.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m sorry that this is all I can give you.¡± Ju Yoon Ha, who wasughing at Yoo-hyun¡¯s manner, suddenly pped her hands as if she remembered something. ¡°Oh, I just received this month¡¯s schedule for team 3. Do you want to see it?¡± ¡°Did ite out?¡± ¡°Yes. I saved it for you when you came.¡± ¡°You even printed it for me. Thank you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee. I¡¯ll also send it to you by email.¡± Yoo-hyun took the paper that Ju Yoon Ha handed him. It had the team¡¯s schedule divided by day. While he was looking at the content, Ju Yoon Ha leaned her head and asked. ¡°Does this help you?¡± ¡°Which part?¡± ¡°Just. It doesn¡¯t look like much to me.¡± ¡°Haha. I¡¯m just checking. I have to cooperate with team 3 all the time.¡± Yoo-hyun said casually. Of course, his true intention was not that. ¡°Yoo-hyun is really meticulous.¡± ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll take a look.¡± ¡°Yes. Please let me know if you need anything.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted Ju Yoon Ha kindly and turned his steps. He looked at the schedule again as he walked. It might look like an ordinary schedule to other people¡¯s eyes. But if hepared it withst month and the month before, he could see the difference. Now Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes caught the items that were raised as a bluff. They were schedules that did not match Lee Tae Ryong¡¯s style at all. Yoo-hyun, who had worked under him, knew that very well. He returned to his seat and called his colleague on his phone. It was Lim Tae Kyung, who was in the circuit team 3. He greeted him warmly as he was d to hear from him. ¡°Tae Kyung, how are you doing?¡± -Ah, I¡¯m dying. Why? ¡°I have something to ask you.¡± -No way. You¡¯re the enemy of our team. Lim Tae Kyung gave a sharp answer to Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He had been like this since the ser gamest time. Yoo-hyun tried to soothe him with his words. ¡°Hey, ser is over.¡± -That¡¯s not the only thing. ¡°Fine. I¡¯ll buy you a coffee next time. Okay?¡± -Yeah. Okay. Puhaha. What is it? ¡°I was wondering if your team had a meeting with the team leader this time.¡± -What meeting? ¡°It was on the team schedule.¡± -We didn¡¯t. The team leader suddenly left for a business trip that day. ¡°I see. Got it.¡± As expected, Lee Tae Ryong was moving as predicted. He didn¡¯t see it, but Yoo-hyun could clearly picture what kind of business trip it was. Then, Lim Tae Kyung¡¯s voice came over the phone. -Did you really call me to ask that? ¡°Of course not.¡± -Then? ¡°Congrattions on your first year at work.¡± -Puhahaha. Has it been that long already? Lim Tae Kyungughed at Yoo-hyun¡¯s congrattions. Heined every day that he couldn¡¯t work there anymore, but it had been a year already. Thepany life felt really fast like a bullet after it passed. ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s been that long.¡± -We should get together sometime. Weekdays seem too busy, how about Friday or weekend? ¡°I can¡¯t do this week.¡± He wanted to relieve his stress with his colleagues in Ulsan, but he had another appointment this week. Lim Tae Kyung nodded at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and quickly prepared an alternative. -Okay. I¡¯ll contact the others and set a date. ¡°Okay. Thanks for taking care of it.¡± -Thank you for letting me know. ¡°Don¡¯t thank me. Take it easy.¡± -I can¡¯t because of ser. ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Yoo-hyun snorted at Lim Tae Kyung¡¯s answer and hung up the phone. Now he had another ce to go. There are dozens of buses moving without rest on the way to and from Ulsan factory. There are buses that circte around Ulsan factory during work hours. There are also cars that transport panels and cars for executives. They all have one thing inmon: they have drivers attached to them. Between Ulsan factory 3 and 4, There was a ce where there was a bus garage and a driver¡¯s rest area. Yoo-hyun stopped by there. Ding. Yoo-hyun opened the door of therge temporary building and entered. A man sitting at the central table looked at him with an indifferent expression. ¡°What can I do for you?¡± ¡°Hello. I came to look for something.¡± ¡°Over there.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± There were countless people who came to look for their belongings that they left on the shuttle bus every day. It was annoying for the man who was in charge of managing the drivers. He had already been there several times, so he knew the inside very well. As he followed the road, there was a shelf on the left where lost items were ced. His real purpose today was not to find something. Yoo-hyun turned his head to the right. There was arge ondol room with the door wide open. He saw drivers ying baduk and watching them inside. There was no TV in the drivers¡¯ rest area ording to thepany policy. Maybe that¡¯s why they all looked bored. Yoo-hyun spotted a driver he recognized and a driver he was looking for among the five drivers. He had checked the executives¡¯ schedules and came, so they were both there as expected. He entered the room naturally and greeted them warmly. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Who are you?¡± The one who turned his head was the driver who knew Yoo-hyun¡¯s face. He answered kindly to his question. ¡°I¡¯m an employee of Han Sung Electronics. I came to say hello to you because I¡¯m grateful for always getting on your bus.¡± ¡°Oh, I remember. You¡¯re the employee who always greets me in the morning, right?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. Driver, please have this while you do it.¡± Yoo-hyun opened the stic bag he brought and the driver was surprised. ¡°What did you bring all this for?¡± ¡°I bought it on my way here.¡± It was a lot of snacks, bread, drinks, etc. The driver who was flustered raised his hand and called his colleagues. ¡°Shin, Park, stop ying that useless baduk ande over here. Wow, there are such cases in the world.¡± ¡°Thank you all for your hard work.¡± Yoo-hyun thanked them politely and the drivers who gathered waved their hands. ¡°Oh my, what are you talking about? There are such kind employees among the employees.¡± ¡°Come on, don¡¯t say that and eat together.¡± The driver who knew Yoo-hyun gestured him. He was not one to refuse such kindness. ¡°Yes. Then I¡¯ll sit down without shame.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? It¡¯s really nothing, but thank you for thinking of us.¡± ¡°I¡¯m always grateful. Then I¡¯ll open it quickly.¡± Yoo-hyun spoke with a good-natured tone andid out the food on the floor. Chapter 261: Chapter 261: Chapter 261 The knights who had rushed in soon sat down in a circle. It was nothing much, but they all looked happy. Looking at them, Yoo-hyun recalled what his driver had said in the past. -When did you feel the happiest at work? There was a time when an employee came to me and thanked me for always driving safely. That was the most rewarding and satisfying moment for me. At that time, Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t think much of the driver¡¯s words. But he realized something clearly after living a different life. Money wasn¡¯t everything that moved people. A small gesture of care and recognition could also give a great impression. It was the same now. Thanks to a little grease and a bit of sincerity, Yoo-hyun was able to blend in naturally. The drivers were very talkative, maybe because they were bored of waiting here. They were all executive drivers, so their words were all high-end information. ¡°Oh, well, that Kim director is¡­¡± ¡°Really? Wow. That¡¯s really bad.¡± When Yoo-hyun reacted actively, the drivers told him more details. ¡°More than that, the worst one was the former nt manager. He¡­¡± ¡°Wow. You endured that?¡± ¡°No way. I hit him once.¡± The stories of the uncles were all like that, but there was a bit of bragging mixed in between. In a fairly friendly atmosphere, Yoo-hyun casually asked. The other person was Ok Jong-ho, the driver of Lee Tae-ryong, the third director. ¡°You must have a hard time, Mr. Ok.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°I heard that the third director keeps changing his schedule. That must be tough for you.¡± As Yoo-hyun touched on it lightly, Ok Jong-ho poured out his words as if he had a lot to say. ¡°Wow, there¡¯s someone here who knows how I feel. That director is¡­¡± ¡°I see. You went to Busanst Friday, right?¡± ¡°Yeah. Why did he go on Friday evening? I have to buy chicken for my kids.¡± ¡°That¡¯s too bad. You had to wait untilte at night.¡± Yoo-hyun answered with a hint of what he had predicted in his words. No one knew why Yoo-hyun was saying this. They just thought it was part of the conversation. ¡°Ha. Don¡¯t even mention it. I waited until midnight. He said he¡¯s going again this week.¡± ¡°He¡¯s going to the Korean restaurant in Busan again this Friday?¡± ¡°Huh? How did you know that?¡± Ok Jong-ho was surprised by Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. Yoo-hyun dodged it. He also mixed some information he had guessed based on his past memory. ¡°They say that executives usually go to Korean restaurants when they entertain foreign guests.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. He looked like a Japanese guy.¡± ¡°I see. Then you just have to wait for dinner time? It seems like he¡¯ll arrive right at dinner time.¡± ¡°Yeah. He insisted on 6 o¡¯clock. Damn. What¡¯s his grudge?¡± Ok Jong-ho gave Yoo-hyun the information he wanted. It all matched Yoo-hyun¡¯s expectations. Yoo-hyun poured soda into a paper cup and handed it to him. ¡°You¡¯re really having a hard time. I don¡¯t have anything to give you, but have a drink.¡± Ok Jong-ho took the paper cup and sighed. ¡°Sigh. It feels good to have someone listen to me.¡± ¡°Thank you for telling me interesting stories.¡± ¡°Oh,e on. Thank you. We¡¯re grateful. Come often.¡± It wasn¡¯t just Ok Jong-ho. The drivers who now knew his face and name treated Yoo-hyun kindly. ¡°Yeah. Come often. Let¡¯s talk anytime.¡± ¡°We¡¯re always open here.¡± Yoo-hyun thanked them with a grateful heart. ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll bring something bigger next time.¡± ¡°No need. It¡¯s fun just talking to you. Hahaha.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± The driversughed loudly and Yoo-hyunughed with them. He came to find Lee Tae-ryong¡¯s traces and made good connections. Yoo-hyun was very happy. Friday, which was today, was exactly his first anniversary of joining thepany. Somehow he knew that, and he got messages from various ces since morning. The owner of the longest message among them was Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager. -My beloved mentee Yoo-hyun, congrattions on your first year of joining¡­ Park Seung-woo was good at everything, but he needed to learn how to summarize the main points. If he went to MBA like this, he would suffer terribly there. -Congrattions on your first year of joining. To be a senior who is not ashamed of you¡­ Kim Young-gil, the section chief, also sent a long message. There were traces of his struggle in that message. He was the type who worried by himself, as usual. He didn¡¯t know what was inside, but he seemed to be moving in a good direction. Yoo-hyun replied to each one and started his day happily. The office was busy as always. Especially as the point ofpletion of the panel mask production approached, the circuit side was on fire. Maeng Ki-yong, the senior who was in charge of IC production, re-verified the part he had simted countless times in case something went wrong. Lee Jin-mok, the chief who had just sent out the FPCB order, went into the touch circuit configuration work without a break. Min Su-jin, the senior, also sent out the video board order and coded the program that would go into the video chip with Lee Jin-mok. Yoo-hyun had no room to join them. But people who needed to rest had to rest. He came back to his seat after lunch and immediately put on his bag. Then Maeng Ki-yong came up to him and asked. ¡°Where are you going with a half-day off in the afternoon?¡± ¡°I¡¯m just going to see my friends.¡± ¡°Actually, you know, you¡¯re supposed to treat your part to a meal on your first anniversary of joining.¡± Maeng Ki-yong tried to tackle Yoo-hyun who was about to leave. But Yoo-hyun wasn¡¯t one to fall for such a cheap trick. ¡°I know it¡¯s your 10th anniversary soon, Mr. Maeng.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll look forward to it. Then I¡¯ll be back.¡± ¡°You never lose to your seniors, do you?¡± Yoo-hyun lifted the corners of his mouth at the mumbling he heard from behind. He drove the rented car to Busan. Before he left, he called his friend Oh Min-jae. ¡°Hey, Minjae, I¡¯m going to crash at your ce tonight.¡± -Sure. I cleaned up the room for you, so juste over. ¡°Cleaning? What for? Fine. I¡¯ll bring some delicious food.¡± -Call me when you¡¯re near. ¡°Got it.¡± Oh Minjae was a colleague from the same ss and team during the group training. He belonged to the home appliance division. Since there was a home appliance factory in Busan, he lived alone in a house there. It was exactly where Yoo-hyun was heading. And they had nned to have a reunion with their peers there tomorrow. This trip to Busan was very timely for many reasons. But before that, Yoo-hyun had something to do. No, someone to meet. Vroom. Yoo-hyun¡¯s car quietly ran on the road. Friday afternoon at 6 p.m. and Busan were very familiar to Yoo-hyun. It was because he had apanied Lee Taeryong, the executive director, several times when he had an appointment. And there was only one ce where Lee Taeryong would go for a Korean set meal at this time of day. Yoo-hyun arrived in front of the restaurant where he had been with him in the past. The current time was 4:30 p.m. He had plenty of time, so Yoo-hyun went up to the coffee shop on the second floor across from the restaurant. He could see the restaurant and the road in front of it clearly from the window seat. The coffee shop scenery was exactly as Yoo-hyun remembered it. Yoo-hyun ced his coffee on the table surrounded by ss windows. Then he took out dark sunsses from his pocket and put them on. He sat on a high chair and looked down at the outside. In the dark scenery, his past memories shed by like antern show. Of course, among them were things rted to Lee Taeryong. -Section Chief Han, do you think office workers can make ends meet with their sry? Never. That¡¯s why you have to prepare an alternative, an alternative. It was what Lee Taeryong, who was a boss from another team when Yoo-hyun was in the group strategy room, said. Yoo-hyun met many people who were hard to see in thepany while working with him. They all had different personalities, but they had one thing inmon. They all made money for Lee Taeryong. That¡¯s right. Lee Taeryong was a person who moved only for money. He also ttered Nam Jongbu and got information from him to specte for that reason. What would he think when he was in a pinch? For example, what method would he choose if he wanted to leak information to defeat hispetitor? Lee Taeryong¡¯s actions were clearly drawn in Yoo-hyun¡¯s head. He would never risk himself withoutpensation to bring down his opponent. He was a person who had to get money even for such trivial things. The person he would meet frequently by lying that he had a business trip was obvious. It was an information broker who bought confidential information with money. Yoo-hyun learned that such a person actually existed through Lee Taeryong. And today, here, Yoo-hyun was thinking of meeting an old acquaintance. ¡°It¡¯s time for him toe.¡± It was exactly 5 p.m. when the clock pointed at it. A casually dressed man sat near Yoo-hyun. There was an empty chair between them, but they were close enough to identify each other¡¯s faces. He had droopy eyebrows, round eyes with thick eyelids, and a dark but kind-looking skin. He was a man of gentle impression. Suddenly, Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips twisted viciously. He got up from his seat and moved to the one next to him. The man frowned and tried to get up, annoyed by Yoo-hyun¡¯s sudden approach. That¡¯s when Yoo-hyun uttered the words that stopped him. ¡°Danaka Yoshihiro.¡± ¡°What?¡± He asked in awkward Korean, and Yoo-hyun answered in fluent Japanese. ¡°If you¡¯re curious, sit down first.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun gestured to the chair, and he reluctantly sat down, hiding his expression. Yoo-hyun knew Danaka¡¯s personality well, so he immediately shook him up. ¡°Born in 1970, eldest of three siblings. Ah, you¡¯re not interested in this, are you?¡± ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°Affiliated with Mizumo. Well, that¡¯s just a name. I¡¯m a frencer. A kind of information broker, you could say.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± ¡°Ah, don¡¯t be surprised yet.¡± Yoo-hyun patted the shoulder of Danaka, who was trembling with fear, and quickly continued his words. He shouldn¡¯t give him time to think at this point. That way, he could make him move as he wanted. ¡°Your favorite ce is a Japanese restaurant. Your time is Friday at 6 p.m. You have an obsession with arriving an hour earlier than the actual appointment time.¡± ¡°H-how did you¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s espresso double shot, right?¡± Yoo-hyun casually asked at that moment. ¡°Gasp.¡± Danaka was so startled that he dropped his cup. nk. Yoo-hyun swiftly caught the cup and said. ¡°Hey, why are you acting like this among professionals? What if you break this and attract unnecessary attention?¡± ¡°What are you?¡± ¡°If you want to know, buy it with money.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun showed a bleak smile at the silent Danaka. He felt amused in a way. When he met him with Lee Tae-ryong, the director, in the past, he looked really big like a mountain. He couldn¡¯t read his expression at all. But the Danaka in front of Yoo-hyun now was different from the past. He was nothing but an ordinary person who exposed his fear. Yoo-hyun said to him. ¡°I don¡¯t have much time, so I¡¯ll get to the point. You¡¯re going to meet Lee Tae-ryong today. Right?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°The information is B-grade. Since Apple is involved, maybe B+?¡± ¡°H-how did you¡­¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to tell me. It¡¯s written all over your face.¡± Yoo-hyun said nonchntly, and Danaka, who couldn¡¯t close his mouth in surprise, tried to hide his expression. It was his rule to manage his expression well no matter what happened. Chapter 262: Chapter 262: Chapter 262 He bit his lower lip and opened his mouth. ¡°Do you have any requests regarding this deal?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be silly. Just do as usual. I¡¯m satisfied with just confirming it.¡± ¡°I have a feeling that we shouldn¡¯t proceed like this.¡± ¡°Hey, we¡¯re already in too deep to quit. I really won¡¯t do anything, okay?¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders with a yful smile and raised his palms up. Danaka threw a suspicious question at him. ¡°Then why are you telling me this?¡± He had a reason, but he couldn¡¯t tell him right now. Yoo-hyun made up a usible excuse. ¡°So that you can recognize my value.¡± ¡°Do you want to trade with me?¡± ¡°Not now, but someday. Give me your business card.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun snapped his fingers and he handed him a business card after a brief silence. It was a simple card with only his name and number on a white background. It seemed like nothing special, but only a few people owned this card. Most of them were key executives of prominent ITpanies in Korea, Japan, and China, and Yoo-hyun just joined their ranks. This would be an important asset for Yoo-hyun in the future. It was time to wrap things up, so Yoo-hyun looked him in the eye and said firmly. ¡°Keep this number. I¡¯ll call youter.¡± ¡°When will that be?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll decide the timing. At least after the deal with Director Lee Taeryong is over.¡± ¡°Huh, I can¡¯t understand. Why did youe all the way here¡­¡± ¡°I told you, it¡¯s an investment for the future.¡± Danaka could never understand Yoo-hyun¡¯s actions right now. He had shaken him up badly, and on purpose, Yoo-hyun acted differently from his usual pattern. Bing someone iprehensible to him. It might sound strange, but that was what Yoo-hyun wanted from today¡¯s meeting. Danaka asked with a hidden confusion. ¡°How much can you sell yourself for?¡± ¡°Even if you spend all your fortune, you can¡¯t buy me, so stop thinking about that and focus on the current task.¡± ¡°Are you sure we can proceed like this?¡± ¡°What are you worried about? We¡¯ve eliminated all the risk factors. Why are you so cautious?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Of course, Danaka¡¯s eyes seemed to see Yoo-hyun as a risk factor. But Yoo-hyun was confident that he would soone to his senses and make a rational judgment. There was no way this deal would go wrong because of Yoo-hyun¡¯s involvement. This deal was not that kind of confidential deal. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat before Danaka realized the reality. ¡°That¡¯s it, I¡¯m leaving. I have an important appointment.¡± ¡°Can you at least tell me your name?¡± ¡°Just remember me as Steve.¡± ¡°Steve.¡± Yoo-hyun showed him the hand holding the card behind his back and walked away. He felt his burning gaze behind his back. How would the seed he nted in him grow? He would soon see an interesting scene. His eyes sharpened at the intriguing thought. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t need to watch the meeting between Lee Taeryong and Danaka. He just hoped they would work together smoothly. What Director Lee Taeryong would leak now? It was nothing much when it came down to it. It was just a chance for some Japanesepanies that were dying out to y with the media for a while. That information wouldn¡¯t change the core of the matter even if it came out. Rather, he needed that information toe out at the right time. That way, he could force Apple¡¯s choice. The reason why Yoo-hyun left Director Lee Taeryong alone was just because of that. That was when he thought so. He saw Lee Taeryong¡¯s car entering the alley through the side mirror. He used to sit next to him in that car once. -When the rabbit hunt is over, the hunting dog is discarded. Of course, I¡¯m not talking about you, Director Han. Haha. Lee Taeryong¡¯s babbling echoed in his ear like a hallucination. As a subordinate of Han Kyung-hoe, he sacrificed a lot under him. The reason was only one. He struggled to climb up somehow. He made achievements through that struggle. But what he got in return was his contempt and restraint. In the end, he threw Yoo-hyun away like a dog. In the end, only Yoo-hyun survived until the end. But he lost too much in the process. He had no choice but to make a wrong decision in the massiveyoff incident because of that reason. It was time to break that chainpletely. Yoo-hyun sneered at Lee Taeryong¡¯s car hiding in the alleyway behind him. ¡°Just finish what you¡¯re doing. I¡¯ll throw you away like trash then.¡± Then he stepped on the elerator pedal. Vroom. It was time to push away the dark memories. Yoo-hyun drove the car to meet someone much more important than Lee Taeryong. He headed to the house of his friend Oh Min-jae, who lived on the outskirts of Busan. He weed Yoo-hyun, who had left work early and was at home. ¡°What did you buy this for?¡± ¡°I can¡¯te empty-handed when I haven¡¯t seen you for a long time.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d. Come in.¡± Oh Min-jae took the paper bag that Yoo-hyun handed him. There were a lot of appetizing homemade cookies in it. ¡°Hey, how did you know I like this?¡± ¡°You ate it a lot during the new employee training, you idiot.¡± ¡°Puhaha. Sit down.¡± He entered the room and greeted Yoo-hyun with a full table. ¡°Why did you prepare all this?¡± ¡°I have to do this much for Yoo-hyun.¡± He chuckled and sat down on the floor after unpacking his luggage. Then Oh Min-jae asked bluntly. ¡°Yoo-hyun, are you guys okay?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Hey, did you know that Director Lee Taeryong, our supervisor, went to the Ulsan factory where you work?¡± ¡°Yeah, I know. He¡¯s our next-door supervisor. But why?¡± ¡°He¡¯s such a jerk, you know¡­¡± Oh Min-jae, who belonged to the home appliance division, vented his anger about his former supervisor. Yoo-hyun spat out augh at his words. Trash was trash wherever it went. And he didn¡¯t want to think about such a guy anymore. Yoo-hyun waved his hand and picked up a bottle of liquor on the table. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s stop talking about this and have a drink.¡± ¡°Sure. But don¡¯t we have to drink more tomorrow?¡± ¡°Today and tomorrow, we can drink both.¡± ¡°Good. I¡¯m d.¡± That night, Yoo-hyun had a long chat with his friend Oh Min-jae, whom he hadn¡¯t seen for a long time. And the next day. The members of the second ss and sixth team of the new employee training course at the Innovation Center in Busan gathered. They chose the center of the ce where most of the members were gathered, since they were scattered here and there, and that was Busan. Yoo-hyun greeted Seol Gitaek and Kang Changseok, who came from afar. ¡°Gitaek, you must have had a hard timeing from far away. And you too, Changseok hyung.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s once a year that we meet.¡± Seol Gitaek said with a smile, but Kang Changseok¡¯s expression was not so bright. He felt the sharp eyes of the female colleagues because of his past mistakes. He couldn¡¯t say anything because he knew he had done something wrong during the training period. Yoo-hyun pulled his arm and entered the restaurant. ¡°Come on, hyung, let¡¯s go in. It¡¯s delicious here.¡± ¡°Oh, okay.¡± The ce they entered was a famous intestine restaurant in Busan that Yoo-hyun rmended. It was objectively better than the intestine restaurant in Ulsan. Yoo-hyun finished ordering and confidently told his colleagues. ¡°The intestines here are really good. You won¡¯t regret it.¡± ¡°I trust you, oppa. Even if you say you made soy sauce with beans, I believe you.¡± ¡°Seolgi, you know that soy sauce is made with beans, right?¡± Oh Min-jae said incredulously at Choi Seolgi¡¯s words. But Choi Seolgi cut off his words sharply. ¡°Why are you socking in empathy? Do you know that you can¡¯t get a girlfriend like that?¡± ¡°Hey, I have one.¡± Whether Oh Min-jae was angry or not, Jung Dabin was already shaking a bottle of soju. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s have a drink since we ordered.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t we usually drink after the foodes out?¡± This time too, Oh Min-jae blinked his eyes as if he couldn¡¯t adapt. Then Choi Seolgi and Jung Dabin shook him one after another. ¡°What are you talking about? That¡¯s your hometown way. Geoje is different, very different.¡± ¡°Oppa, you¡¯ve lived too innocently. We¡¯ll show you whatpany drinking is like.¡± ¡°What? Why did they be like this when I didn¡¯t see them?¡± Oh Min-jae sighed at Choi Seolgi¡¯s endless nagging. But Yoo-hyun and Seol Gitaek burst intoughter. ¡°Puhahaha.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kang Changseok just drank water as if he felt awkward in this situation. Yoo-hyun took care of him. ¡°Hyung, have a drink.¡± ¡°Okay, sure.¡± He lifted his ss and Yoo-hyun said to the others. ¡°I¡¯m so d to see you all after such a long time. Shall we have a drink?¡± ¡°Sure. I¡¯ll let you do the toast first.¡± ¡°Thank you very much.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head exaggeratedly at Choi Seolgi¡¯s words. He lifted his ss high in the cheerful atmosphere. ¡°Congrattions on your first anniversary of joining thepany. To our first anniversary.¡± ¡°To our first anniversary.¡± nk. nk. nk. ¡°The first drink is one shot.¡± The first drink was just the beginning. From then on, a fierce drinking session began under the leadership of Choi Seolgi and Jung Dabin. They drank soju and beer quickly while grilling intestines. The next target of the two female colleagues was Kang Changseok. Choi Seolgi poured soju into his beer ss and urged him incessantly. ¡°Oppa, when I think about what you did during the training period¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry about that.¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. One shot.¡± ¡°This?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± At Choi Seolgi¡¯s words, Kang Changseok drank the alcohol like medicine. As he got drunk, his characteristic bluffing kicked in. ¡°When I worked with Yoo-hyun¡­¡± ¡°Really? It sounds like a lie.¡± ¡°It¡¯s true.¡± At Jung Dabin¡¯s question, Kang Changseok nodded his head. Yoo-hyun was talking with Seol Gitaek and Oh Min-jae at that time. Then, Choi Seolgi stuck her head out and interrupted. ¡°Yoo-hyun oppa, did you work with Changseok oppa?¡± ¡°Yeah. He helped me a lot.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± Choi Seolgi made a surprised expression at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. On the other hand, Kang Changseok, whose face was red from the alcohol, lifted his chin and boasted. ¡°See? I was right.¡± Of course, his boasting didn¡¯tst long. Choi Seolgi looked at him with a red face and mocked him. ¡°Yoo-hyun oppa, be careful. Changseok oppa might stab you in the back.¡± ¡°Hey, Choi Seolgi, aren¡¯t you being too harsh?¡± Kang Changseok red up at her words. ¡°Why? Huh? Are you showing your true colors again?¡± ¡°Sigh.¡± Kang Changseok couldn¡¯t stand up to Choi Seolgi at all. He sighed and kept flipping the intestines. Choi Seolgi reminded Yoo-hyun again. ¡°Oppa, you have to remember what Changseok oppa did during the training period.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. If he stabs me in the back, I¡¯ll pay him back ten times.¡± ¡°Yes. You have to do that.¡± Yoo-hyun assured her and Choi Seolgi finally nodded her head. It was a serious expression that Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t tell if it was a joke or not. Kang Changseok was annoyed and continued to grill the intestines. Yoo-hyun lifted his ss again to avoid awkwardness. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s have a drink. The food is good too.¡± That¡¯s how the empty bottles piled up, and they each talked about theirpany life. They spent most of their day at work, so they had nothing else to talk about. Jung Dabin told them about her hardships. ¡°You wouldn¡¯t believe what I went through in Geoje¡­¡± Seol Gitaek also grumbled in response. ¡°I had to deal with TV filming¡­¡± They allined, but Yoo-hyun saw their pride in their words. Chapter 263: Chapter 263: Chapter 263 He knew that he could smile like this because he had gone through a lot of struggles and ovee them. He felt proud to see his former ssmates achieve such great things. Of course, not everything was praiseworthy. They also made some pathetic remarks, especially those who had juniors under them. Oh Min-jae sighed and said. ¡°I got promoted to deputy manager this time, but you wouldn¡¯t believe how arrogant that kid is¡­¡± Kang Chang-seok was in the same boat. ¡°I also got a junior in the next department, but he doesn¡¯t listen to me at all¡­¡± Watching them, Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t help butugh. He knew too well how pathetic they were in the beginning. They were so pitiful that Choi Seul-ki, who was watching them, made a sarcasticment. ¡°There¡¯s no junior worse than Chang-seok oppa.¡± ¡°Seul-ki, why are you picking on me since a while ago?¡± ¡°I only beat one guy.¡± ¡°Kkkkkk.¡± Everyone chuckled at Choi Seul-ki¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun, who wasughing with them, suddenly remembered his junior from the past. ¡®I wonder if he joined thepany this time?¡¯ He was a memorable junior, even though it was a long time ago. Yoo-hyun lifted his ss alone. The alcohol tasted quite bitter. They were chatting away like that. Jeong Da-bin gestured quietly to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Oppa, can I talk to you for a minute?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Yoo-hyun followed Jeong Da-bin outside. There were a few stic chairs in front of the tripe restaurant. Sitting next to her like this reminded him of the time they talked in Geoje. He never imagined that Jeong Da-bin would have a connection with Jeong Da-hye back then. He recalled the absurd moment when he met Jeong Da-hye and smiled unconsciously. Jeong Da-bin asked bluntly. ¡°Oppa, do you know how Da-hye is doing?¡± ¡°A little bit.¡± ¡°How is she?¡± ¡°You can find out if you search for herpany.¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t you contact her if you¡¯re interested in her?¡± Jeong Da-bin pouted her lips and Yoo-hyun said with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s not like that.¡± ¡°Then what is it?¡± ¡°There¡¯s something like that.¡± ¡°Hey, just tell me.¡± Jeong Da-bin poked his ribs and he asked her a meaningful question. ¡°Did you give her my number by any chance?¡± ¡°No. Why would she ask for it?¡± ¡°She might ask for it.¡± ¡°Why? Is there something going on?¡± Jeong Da-bin turned her body sideways and asked him when it happened. Drrrrr. The sliding door opened and Kang Chang-seok¡¯s drunken voice came out. ¡°Hey, Han Yu-hyun,e back in.¡± ¡°Geez. He has no sense at all.¡± Jeong Da-bin sighed heavily. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and said. ¡°I¡¯ll go. Let¡¯s go, Da-bin. We have to enjoy today.¡± ¡°Well, fine. But we¡¯re going to y long.¡± ¡°Good.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly at Jeong Da-bin¡¯s words. At that moment. The Spirit Company in New York was in the middle of its morning work. A strange man entered the busy office. He headed towards an Asian woman. He asked her who was making data frantically. ¡°Are you Ellis Jeong by any chance?¡± ¡°Yes. What can I do for you?¡± When Jeong Da-hye turned her head and answered, the man handed her a rose. ¡°This is a gift for you.¡± ¡°Why are you giving this to me?¡± She asked with a bewildered expression and the man said in a serious voice. ¡°It¡¯s from a customer who wants to celebrate your project sess.¡± ¡°Who is that customer?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t tell you that. Well then.¡± The man bowed politely to Jeong Da-hye and disappeared suddenly. ¡°¡­¡± Staring nkly at the situation was not Jeong Da-hye¡¯s style. She left behind her buzzing colleagues and immediately made a phone call. The target was the security guard who checked the visitor¡¯s identity. After several calls, she got a clue. The order was from Korea, and the name of the orderer was Steve. She had a hunch about who it was and snorted. ¡°He acts all manly, but what is this?¡± The next morning. Yoo-hyun, who stayed at Oh Min-jae¡¯s house for another day, came out after getting ready to go home. It was perfect timing when he got a text from Jeong Da-bin. -Oppa, you were right. Da-hye asked for your number. Good luck. She must have been curious about many things, but she was too tired from ying all night and the content was brief. -Thank you. You¡¯re the best ssmate. He casually replied and went to sit on a bench in a nearby park. He thought that Jeong Da-hye would not hesitate to call him. Thud. It was so like her to ask Jeong Da-bin at this time. She must have felt sorry for calling him at night and waited until it was morning in Korea. And that too to her cousin. Yoo-hyun chuckled and reminisced about the past. Drrrrr. As expected, an international call came in. Yoo-hyun answered the phone with a serious face, hiding his smile. ¡°Hello, this is Han Yu-hyun.¡± -Is this Steve Han? The voice from the other side was quite chilly. She was obviously holding a grudge. Yoo-hyun put a brake on her who was about to attack him. ¡°Who are you? It¡¯s rude to ask like that out of the blue.¡± -Ah, I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m so busy. I¡¯m Jeong Da-bin¡¯s cousin, Jeong Da-hye. ¡°Oh, the one I metst time?¡± -Yes. That¡¯s right. Then she spat out with a suppressed voice. There was no doubt that she had a walnut wrinkle on her chin again. He kept thinking of her expression and his words were mixed withughter. ¡°Haha. How are you doing?¡± -Stop beating around the bush. Why did you send me a rose? ¡°A rose?¡± -I¡¯ll hang up if you keep ying dumb. It was time to back off a step. Yoo-hyun obediently gave her the answer she wanted. ¡°You said youpleted your project, right? I sent it as a congrattory gift.¡± -Are you a stalker? ¡°I just saw it on your website.¡± -So why did you send it? Of course, he didn¡¯t expect her to understand that. He didn¡¯t bother to exin himself. She wouldn¡¯t be able to understand his feelings anyway. Instead, he acted shamelessly. ¡°They say it¡¯s fate even if we just pass by, but we even had coffee together.¡± -So you sent a rose all the way to America? ¡°Yes. The service is good these days.¡± -Is that what you call an excuse? She snapped, and he slyly probed her sincerity. ¡°Don¡¯t you like a rose?¡± -I don¡¯t like flowers very much. He heard her voice pretending not to care and recalled his memory. -Sir, isn¡¯t it customary to give a rose or something to celebrate the projectpletion? -That¡¯s useless. Something else would be better, wouldn¡¯t it? -No. A rose is enough for me. -That¡¯s surprising. -I don¡¯t know, maybe because of the drama I watched when I was young? I thought it looked so nice. He teased her based on his memory. ¡°Really? You look like you¡¯re holding a flower in your hand right now.¡± -No, no, I¡¯m not. He heard a moment of panic in her breath. It was a rather clumsy response for someone who was always meticulous. He didn¡¯t know she had this side of her. It was polite to pretend not to notice in this situation. He chuckled and changed the subject. ¡°But how did you know? It was a secret.¡± -How can that be a secret? ¡°I didn¡¯t even leave my name. Oh, maybe you were thinking of me.¡± He asked mockingly and she red up. -No, I wasn¡¯t. ¡°Haha. But it¡¯s nice to hear your voice.¡± -Are you kidding me right now? ¡°No. I¡¯m serious.¡± -¡­ A brief silence followed, mixed with her rough breathing. He gave her a break and sheposed herself. She sounded calm like the Jeong Da-hye he remembered from the past. -Anyway, don¡¯t ever do this again. ¡°Oh. You¡¯re not expecting it again, are you?¡± -Are you going to be shameless until the end? Of course, she couldn¡¯t stay that way for long. She returned to the new Jeong Da-hye at his yful voice. He found her adorable and lovely. His words were filled withughter naturally. ¡°Haha. Call me when youe to Korea.¡± -I have no reason to go there. ¡°You¡¯lle someday. Or I can go there too.¡± -I¡¯m hanging up. Even in an angry situation, she never hung up first. She always said she would hang up like this. It was her consideration hidden behind her prickly appearance. He smiled and said. ¡°Okay. Take care. Congrattions again.¡± -¡­ The call ended with a lingering feeling. He looked at the time on the screen and saw that they had talked for quite a while. For her, who valued time so much, it was a lot of investment in him. She must have hated getting anything for free. ¡°You¡¯re still the same.¡± He lifted his head with a snort ofughter. It was a bright and clear day. And time passed by. He heard some good news from thepany one by one. Then one day at 4 am. When everyone was asleep, his phone rang. Jiiing It was a group text from Go Seong-cheol senior engineer . It included a picture of the panel lighting up . -We secured 20 good products. We will transfer them to IC bonding work after panel gluing ispleted . His words sounded like he was grinning from ear to ear . He checked the message with his blurry eyes and smiled . ¡°You worked hard .¡± It wasn¡¯t just part 2 . Everyone from the Future Product Research Center and CTO also worked hard to make this panel . The yield might look low by the number of good products , but it wasn¡¯t bad for a start . The most time-consuming part had gone smoothly . It was something to celebrate . But there were people who couldn¡¯t see it positively . At that moment . Maeng Gi-yong senior engineer , who checked the text , held his forehead . ¡°Oh , no . The bomb has been passed on .¡± He would have preferred it if the panel didn¡¯t work . He knew it was a bad thought , but he couldn¡¯t help thinking that way . Why ? If the panel worked well but the module didn¡¯t , he would have to clean up the mess . The IC had too many experimental technologies , so he was more anxious . He couldn¡¯t sleep at all . That morning , Yoo-hyun greeted Maeng Gi-yong senior engineer cheerfully when he came to work . His face looked unusually dark . ¡°Maeng senior engineer , did you see the panel picture ?¡± ¡°Uh ¡­ yeah .¡± ¡°Now we just have to do well .¡± ¡°Do you want to die , Yoo-hyun ?¡± ¡°Hey , don¡¯t be afraid . Come on , let¡¯s go attach the IC .¡± ¡°Ha ¡­¡± Yoo-hyun grabbed Maeng Gi-yong senior engineer¡¯s hand and led him . He understood how he felt , but nothing would change by being afraid . Chapter 264: Chapter 264: Chapter 264 Yoo-hyun received the panel from the new IC and Senior Go Seong-cheol. Then he loaded the two boxes into Senior Maeng Gi-yong¡¯s car. Senior Maeng Gi-yong drove with a dark expression on his face. Yoo-hyun, who was sitting next to him, threw his usual positive words. ¡°It will be fine.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, do you know what we¡¯re going to do?¡± ¡°Are we going to attach the IC to the panel?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. But this is different from just module work. We¡¯re going to stick the IC directly on the ss surface of the panel.¡± ¡°You said it¡¯s because of the resolution. Why is that?¡± ¡°Sigh¡­ Never mind. What¡¯s the point of telling you?¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yong shook his head as if giving up on Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. Regardless, Yoo-hyun smiled. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It will be fine.¡± ¡°If it doesn¡¯t work, it¡¯s really over.¡± ¡°Think of this team leader at times like this.¡± Yoo-hyun offered a very appropriate alternative to Senior Maeng Gi-yong, who was anxious. Senior Maeng Gi-yong asked in surprise. ¡°Jin Mok? Why?¡± ¡°If the IC attachment work goes well and wee back, the person who will worry the most is this team leader, right?¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yong blinked his eyes at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and nodded his head as if it made sense. ¡°Well. Yeah. I hope it goes well soon. To tease Jin Mok.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll join you.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yongughed loudly when Yoo-hyun agreed cheekily. Only then did his stiff shoulders rx a little. The ce where the two went was D&D, an IC attachmentpany located next to Ulsan 1 Factory. Thepany also had an IC attachment line. However, in the case of this IC, it did not fit the standard size. As soon as they entered the promised ce, an employee came out and greeted Yoo-hyun and Senior Maeng Gi-yong. ¡°Oh, hello, researchers. I¡¯m Lee Jae-won, senior at D&D.¡± ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Senior Maeng Gi-yong.¡± ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun.¡± When Yoo-hyun finished greeting, Senior Maeng Gi-yong asked Senior Lee Jae-won with a worried expression. ¡°Senior Lee, please take good care of the IC attachment.¡± ¡°Hehe. Don¡¯t worry. Researcher Han Yoo-hyun sent me such detailed data that I¡¯m well prepared.¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yong blinked his eyes at Senior Lee Jae-won¡¯s words. ¡°What data did you¡­¡± ¡°He sent me the IC and panel drawings all at once. He also included the alignment key parts and precautions.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± While Senior Maeng Gi-yong was still making a flustered expression, Senior Lee Jae-won praised Yoo-hyun again. ¡°It¡¯s easy for me to do it when you organize it so neatly. Thank you, researcher.¡± Actually, it wasn¡¯t something worth praising so much. It was just that Senior Lee Jae-won was a bit emotional person. Yoo-hyun turned away from him with a shy smile. ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything. I just sent Senior Maeng¡¯s data again.¡± ¡°Haha. You also updated me on the detailed schedule in real time. Thanks to that, I can respond right away.¡± Hearing Senior Lee Jae-won¡¯s words, Senior Maeng Gi-yong put his arm around Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder. Thump. Then he said with a clear look as if he hade to his senses. ¡°You did well.¡± ¡°It has to go well.¡± ¡°It will go well since you did so much for it.¡± Yoo-hyun felt the strength in his arm wrapped around his shoulder. There was a determination in his expression. The IC attachment work ended sooner than expected. Senior Lee Jae-won showed them many pictures taken with a microscope. ¡°I¡¯ll have to test it to know for sure, but I don¡¯t think there are any defects. As you can see, there are no foreign substances either.¡± ¡°Yes. It really looks like that.¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yong¡¯s eyes sparkled. He could see that the IC¡¯s fine pins and hundreds of lines inside the panel were precisely aligned. As if reading Senior Maeng Gi-yong¡¯s thoughts, Senior Lee Jae-won reassured him. ¡°You said the panel test was done too, right? The IC was also tested individually, so there should be no problem.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Haha. In my experience, this is as good as done.¡± Senior Lee Jae-won definitely knew how to deal with customers. Regardless of his light words, Yoo-hyun could see that there was no problem with the work. That meant that the baton had been passed on. Senior Maeng Gi-yong, who had picked up the box himself, grinned. ¡°Well, now it¡¯s really Team Leader Kim¡¯s turn.¡± ¡°Should I call him?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ll call him.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll listen.¡± Yoo-hyun quickly picked up the box, wanting to see the good show. There was a big smile on Senior Maeng Gi-yong¡¯s lips as he held his phone. A momentter. Yoo-hyun entered the module factory with Team Leader Lee Jin-mok. On the folding cart, there was a box containing a panel with an IC attached. Next to it was a small box containing a newly made FPCB. The work of connecting these two was module work. And on top of the cart, there was one more box wrapped in a veil. Team Leader Lee Jin-mok asked with a curious expression. ¡°Yoo-hyun, are you really going to give this to the module guys?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m grateful for their hard work.¡± ¡°They won¡¯t take bribes.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a bribe.¡± Yoo-hyun answered with a smile, and Team Leader Lee Jin-mok sighed. ¡°Sigh. Well. It¡¯s not my ce to say anything.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Just, I¡¯m sorry for bringing you along when you¡¯re busy.¡± ¡°What do I have to be busy about?¡± Yoo-hyun wasn¡¯t busy. The ones who worked overtime and suffered every day were the team members, not Yoo-hyun. Now they all knew how to do their work, so Yoo-hyun had nothing to do. He was morefortable than when he was in the product nning team. Still, Team Leader Lee Jin-mok worried about Yoo-hyun. ¡°But you just attached the IC and came back.¡± ¡°Thanks to that, I got a meal from Senior Maeng. Now it¡¯s your turn, team leader.¡± ¡°If it goes well, what¡¯s a meal? I¡¯ll buy you drinks.¡± ¡°It will go well.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and entered the module line. When Yoo-hyun entered the module workshop, the female employees wearing navy blue cor T-shirts came up and greeted Yoo-hyun. ¡°Oh, Yoo-hyun, hello.¡± ¡°Why did youe so long after?¡± ¡°Hello. It¡¯s been a while since I had a module.¡± As Yoo-hyun greeted them happily, one of the female employees came out and tried to lift the box on the cart. ¡°Hoho. Is that so? Give it to me.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ll carry it.¡± ¡°Oh, you don¡¯t have to. Hoho.¡± Yoo-hyun moved the box containing the panel and FPCB among theughter of the female employees. Seeing his unfamiliar appearance, Team Leader Lee Jin-mok couldn¡¯t close his mouth. Yoo-hyun returned after handing over the box and Team Leader Lee Jin-mok asked him. ¡°What is this? Have you been treated like this every time you did module work?¡± ¡°What treatment?¡± ¡°Oh, no. But when are you going to give that?¡± ¡°Later.¡± Yoo-hyun squinted his eyes, and Team Leader Lee Jin-mok made a puzzled expression. Then a loud noise came from the module line. The voice belonged to Jo Yujung, the eldest sister among the workers. ¡°Okay, this is an important panel, so let¡¯s do a good job. Got it?¡± ¡°Yes, sister.¡± The other female workers answered loudly and moved swiftly. ¡°Wow¡­¡± Lee Jinmok, the team leader, was speechless at the sight he had never seen before. This was not the usual tedious module work. He finally understood why Yoo-hyun always came back smiling after doing the module work. The module work was finished much faster than expected. It was thanks to everyone¡¯s enthusiastic help. Jo Yujung handed over the box and said, ¡°That¡¯s it.¡± ¡°Thank you so much.¡± Yoo-hyun expressed his gratitude and Jo Yujung sobbed. ¡°Thank you? But this was a bit tough.¡± Yoo-hyun knew very well how hard the work was. He felt grateful to the workers who helped him and unwrapped the box that was covered with a veil. Inside were two boxes of vitamin drinks. It was enough for the workers to drink. ¡°I prepared this for you.¡± ¡°Oh, thank you.¡± Jo Yujung was surprised and the other female workers gave thumbs up. ¡°Yoo-hyun is really a man of sense.¡± ¡°Hohoho.¡± Giving a gift before the work would be burdensome, but giving it after would feel sincere. That¡¯s why the female workers showed very rewarding smiles. Yoo-hyun thanked them again. ¡°Thank you so much every time.¡± ¡°No, thank you. You¡¯re so thoughtful. Just let me know whenever you need help. We¡¯ll finish Yoo-hyun¡¯s work first.¡± Jo Yujung winked and said. Yoo-hyun appreciated her heart and thanked her sincerely once more. ¡°Yes, thank you.¡± On his way back after finishing the work, Lee Jinmok eximed again. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re amazing.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? It¡¯s just a drink.¡± ¡°No, I learned a lot from watching you. It¡¯s not just because you¡¯re handsome that they do well for you.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± ¡°You¡¯re awesome. Really awesome, Han Yoo-hyun.¡± p p p p. Lee Jinmok pped his hands embarrassingly. It was awkward to p on the street where people passed by. Yoo-hyun pushed the cart faster. Inside the inspection room, the whole team was gathered. Not only that, but also the members of Circuit Team 3 were there. As soon as Yoo-hyun entered, Jung Inwook, the manager, opened his mouth wide and asked, ¡®Did it go well?¡¯ Why are they acting like that? Yoo-hyun chuckled and said loudly, ¡°The module work went very well.¡± ¡°Oooh, awesome.¡± Jung Inwook clenched his fist and Kim Hogul, the chief engineer, nodded his head with his arms crossed. ¡°Now we just have to turn on the screen.¡± ¡°¡­¡± There were two people who looked gloomy among the expectations of everyone. They were Min Sujin, the senior engineer, and Kim Seondong, the team leader, who took over the baton. Kim Hogul urged them, ¡°Come on, let¡¯s do it.¡± ¡°Wait a minute. Please be quiet.¡± Min Sujin was cold regardless of what the team leader said. No one dared to say anything about it. They all knew her sensitive personality. Min Sujin took a breath and took the module from Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun, thank you.¡± ¡°It¡¯ll be fine.¡± ¡°Shh. Don¡¯t say that.¡± Min Sujin put her index finger on her mouth and everyone became quiet. In the silent atmosphere, Min Sujin connected the module FPCB part to the video board connector. The size of the video board was much smaller than the one used in thest demo. It was slightlyrger than the panel size. To achieve this, a new video processing chip was used and the programming inside it was also changed. Click. As soon as she connected the module to the video board, Maeng Giyong, another senior engineer who had approached Yoo-hyun without him noticing whispered, ¡°It won¡¯t work at once.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. It usually takes a week to turn on this kind of module.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun answered calmly. To be honest, it was a new programming with no verification panel. Moreover, the new IC had a new high-speedmunication protocol as well. Min Sujin and Kim Seondong had worked hard to implement this, but Yoo-hyun knew it wasn¡¯t easy either. ¡°I¡¯m turning it on.¡± Gulp. Everyone swallowed their saliva at Min Sujin¡¯s words. Kim Seondong, who was sitting in front of theptop connected to the video board, covered his head with both hands as if he was nervous. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t help him with this part either. Then Min Sujin turned on the power adapter switch. Tick. That was the moment. The panel flickered once and then a clear Windows background logo appeared. The color was inverted, but the clouds, sky, and part of the mark were clearly visible. ¡°Phew¡­¡± ¡°Wow.¡± Min Sujin sighed with relief and the others cheered. People popped up here and there. ¡°Awesome. It worked at once.¡± ¡°Right. I¡¯ve never seen it turn on properly at once.¡± ¡°That¡¯s amazing, isn¡¯t it?¡± The people from Team 2, who had seen Team 1 struggle a lot, were also impressed. The people from Team 3, who were watching from behind, were the same. ¡°Hold on. I¡¯ll bring the director.¡± Kim Hogul ran out excitedly. He didn¡¯t even think of using his phone. Chapter 265: Chapter 265: Chapter 265 Soon after, Executive Go Jun-ho rushed over. He saw the panel that had just barely disyed the screen and pped loudly, praising them. p p p p p. ¡°Hahaha. Well done.¡± ¡°The team members worked hard.¡± Senior Kim Ho-geol tried to share the credit with others, but Executive Go Jun-ho patted his shoulder. ¡°Team Leader Kim, you did a great job too. Are you ready for the demo now?¡± ¡°Huh? Sir, that¡¯s¡­¡± Kim Ho-geol stuttered at his sudden words. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? This looks good enough to do it tomorrow. Don¡¯t you think?¡± ¡°¡­¡± No one answered Executive Go Jun-ho¡¯s question. The atmosphere became silent as a mouse. Why? It was a great achievement, but it was far from being ready for a demo. To do a demo, they would have to pull several all-nighters. ¡°Why are you so unsure? It looks easy to me.¡± ¡°Sir, we still need more time.¡± Kim Ho-geol asked for his understanding, but Executive Go Jun-ho tilted his head. ¡°Why? You did it right awayst time.¡± ¡°¡­¡± That¡¯s right. Executive Go Jun-ho was not someone who had done any groundwork. He had done it too fast this time andst time, so he thought it was normal. Kim Ho-geol said with a flustered expression. ¡°This time is different fromst time. We have to adjust everything from scratch, and there are still many unresolved issues.¡± ¡°So what? Senior Min Su-jin will take care of it. Right?¡± Whether they liked it or not, Executive Go Jun-ho was only pushing forward. Senior Min Su-jin was also confused and mumbled. ¡°Yes? Ah, yes¡­¡± ¡°Good. I¡¯ll report to the business director right away.¡± ¡°Sir, wait¡­¡± ¡°Team Leader Kim, have some confidence. I¡¯ll pay for it, so go have a nice dinner with your team.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dinner or not, they couldn¡¯t even go home at this rate. Executive Go Jun-ho didn¡¯t seem to know or care about the team members¡¯ feelings. He turned around with a bright smile. He walked away with his phone in his hand. Behind his back, they heard him talking on the phone. ¡°Group Leader, yes, yes. We did it. Yes. I¡¯ll call the business director¡­¡± The hot mood instantly cooled down. Kim Ho-geol coughed and said. ¡°Ahem. Let¡¯s work a little harder since we¡¯re doing this.¡± ¡°Team Leader.¡± Senior Min Su-jin let out a single word of scream. Everyone quietly moved away from her side. It was best to stay out of the way at times like this. That day, Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t pick up his bag even after the end-of-work song yed. He ate dinner at the office and stayed at his seat even after the sun set. People were nervous when Yoo-hyun stayed behind. Lee Jin-mok, who was passing by, asked him why he was still sitting there. He looked very anxious. ¡°Yoo-hyun, why are you still here?¡± ¡°Everyone is working hard.¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t do something you don¡¯t usually do. It makes me itch on the back of my head.¡± ¡°Just rx.¡± Yoo-hyun was dumbfounded, but it wasn¡¯t just Lee Jin-mok who thought that way. People flinched whenever Yoo-hyun passed by. As if Executive Go Jun-ho hade near them, they felt uneasy. The part leader was no exception. ¡°Oh, you scared me.¡± ¡°Did you do something wrong?¡± ¡°No, you just walked by.¡± ¡°This is the walkway, you know?¡± Yoo-hyun asked with an incredulous expression. Jung In-wook in charge shook his hands frantically. It didn¡¯t seem like he was doing anything else. On the monitor was the schedule that Yoo-hyun had made before. ¡°Anyway, I feel uneasy when you¡¯re here. There¡¯s something about you.¡± ¡°That¡¯s weird.¡± Yoo-hyun pulled a chair next to him and sat down. Jung In-wook in charge frowned and said. ¡°What? Why?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s wrap it up soon. We have to work tomorrow too.¡± ¡°I was going to send it anyway. Did youe to check on my end-of-work time?¡± ¡°That¡¯s too much.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a joke?¡± Jung In-wook in charge¡¯s lightness had evolved day by day. As a result, Yoo-hyun also got used to it gradually. It was fun to tease him back, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t want to waste more time on it. Yoo-hyun got straight to the point. ¡°Then I¡¯m hungry. Buy me some rice soup.¡± ¡°It¡¯s 11 p.m. now.¡± ¡°The rice soup ce next door is open 24 hours.¡± ¡°What are you so confident about?¡± Yoo-hyun presented a perfect logic to his questioning. ¡°You said you would buy mest time, but you kept postponing it.¡± ¡°I was going to buy it, but it got messed up every time.¡± ¡°Anyway.¡± Yoo-hyun insisted, recalling what the former part leader Lee Nak-pil in charge had said. -It¡¯s awesome to work overtime and have a bowl of rice soup with a shot of soju. Yoo-hyun, you¡¯ll never understand the life of an engineer. He didn¡¯t understand or want to understand it back then. He had never hung out with them like that. Of course, he didn¡¯t think it was a good direction now either. But he had felt something recently while working together. The work of an engineer waspletely different from the usual office work. There were cases where they had to do unreasonable overtime. And the period was not fixed, so there were cases where they had to work long overtime. It was hard enough, but when they seeded, they all shouted with joy. They were happy as if it was the reward of their lives. He finally empathized with their feelings. So he wanted to experience it more deeply. ¡°Why do you want to eat rice soup?¡± ¡°Because I¡¯m hungry.¡± Yoo-hyun dodged the question from Jung In-wook in charge. It was a bit embarrassing to tell him the truth. Jung In-wook in charge stared at Yoo-hyun and shook his head. ¡°Fine. Let¡¯s go, go.¡± ¡°Yes. Then I¡¯ll call the others.¡± ¡°Some people might curse you.¡± Yoo-hyun got up quickly and answered cheerfully. ¡°I¡¯ll sell your name, Mr. Jung.¡± ¡°That guy¡­¡± Jung In-wook in charge muttered behind him, but Yoo-hyun moved fast. When Yoo-hyun spoke actively, most of them followed him quickly. They hadn¡¯t spent much time together like this. Besides, there was no reason to refuse when the part leader offered to buy them food. Lastly, Yoo-hyun looked for Senior Min Su-jin in the review room. Senior Min Su-jin was sitting in front of theputer with a gloomy expression. If this went on, she would pass 1 a.m. again. Yoo-hyun leaned his head in and said. ¡°Senior Min, let¡¯s go eat some rice soup. The whole part is going.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll stay a little longer. You guys enjoy your meal.¡± ¡°No. I won¡¯t go unless Senior Min joins us.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, I have to do this.¡± Senior Min Su-jin insisted, but Yoo-hyun wouldn¡¯t back down. ¡°Work never ends, you know.¡± ¡°If I don¡¯t do this, Kim in charge can¡¯t work either. It will mess up everyone¡¯s schedule.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. You can postpone it. Mr. Jung will take responsibility.¡± ¡°Sigh.¡± Senior Min Su-jin sighed as Yoo-hyun persisted. ¡°Let¡¯s go, Senior Min. I¡¯ll take care of it.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re killing me.¡± Yoo-hyun dragged her along with a pleasant smile. She finally followed him. Mr. Jung In-wook, who was watching them from behind, clicked his tongue. ¡°What is he?¡± ¡°I know, right?¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yong agreed. Lee Jin-mok in charge, who came out of the factory, stretched and muttered. ¡°I guess we¡¯ll go home tomorrow again.¡± ¡°So what? It¡¯s just a day or two.¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yong replied casually. Kim Seon-dong in charge, who was following them, waved his hands in the air and mumbled. He seemed to be thinking about something. Senior Min Su-jin said to Yoo-hyun, who was watching him. ¡°He¡¯s coding in his head.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Kim in charge is a workaholic. He¡¯s waiting for me to finish, so how can I leave?¡± ¡°I think I know what you mean.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded and looked back. There were lights on all over the office building. It was almost midnight, but there were still many people guarding the office. Mr. Jung In-wook came up next to him and Yoo-hyun said bluntly. ¡°They¡¯re working hard.¡± ¡°They¡¯re just resting when they¡¯re not busy, that¡¯s all.¡± He answered lightly. It was a typical engineer¡¯s answer that Yoo-hyun hadn¡¯t heard for a long time. They walked for about ten minutes and arrived at the rice soup ce next to the factory. It waste, but the rice soup ce was crowded with people. Looking at their faces, they seemed to be in simr situations. Yoo-hyun took out some alcohol from the fridge andid it on the table before the rice soup came out. Senior Min Su-jin looked at him incredulously and said. ¡°If you drink like this, you won¡¯t be able to work tomorrow.¡± ¡°Just drink moderately. Mr. Jung will take responsibility.¡± Yoo-hyun said to the people who were sitting at two tables. Mr. Jung In-wook got angry. ¡°Hey, why do you keep saying that to me?¡± ¡°I heard that you call someone responsible by saying responsibility.¡± ¡°Geez, really. You¡¯re dead today.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s what I want.¡± Mr. Jung In-wook and Yoo-hyun joked with each other and peopleughed. The part atmosphere became quite light. Was it because of the light mood? Maybe it was because the rice soup was delicious or because of the alcohol. After one or two drinks, the table became lively. They stopped talking about work at first. Personal stories came and went, and stories about life filled the space. Senior Maeng Gi-yong emptied his ss and sighed. ¡°I wonder what¡¯s left after working like this.¡± ¡°Right? It¡¯s hard to buy an apartment even if we work our whole lives.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t even change my car because of my kid.¡± Senior Min Su-jin and Mr. Jung In-wook added a word each. Then Lee Jin-mok in charge said sarcastically. ¡°Right? I thought we would make a lot of money working for a bigpany.¡± ¡°We¡¯re all the same as wage earners, what can we do?¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yong replied and Mr. Jung In-wook filled his ss and said. ¡°Well, at least we can open a chicken ce with our retirement money.¡± The chicken ce, the end of thepany talk, came out. But Senior Maeng Gi-yong denied that too. ¡°That¡¯s not possible either. The rent is too expensive these days.¡± ¡°Really? Then what should we do¡­¡± ¡°We should be grateful that we¡¯re not fired.¡± ¡°Who knows? If they tell us to leave, we¡¯ll leave.¡± The conversation between Senior Maeng Gi-yong and Mr. Jung In-wook became more and more depressing. It was then that Lee Jin-mok in charge lifted his ss and changed the mood. ¡°Hey, why are you talking nonsense? We have to work all night again tomorrow anyway.¡± ¡°Yeah. He¡¯s right. Come on, cheers.¡± Mr. Jung In-wook also lifted his ss and everyone else did too. ng. Yoo-hyun drank alcohol and took in the new scenery. It was a normal conversation of everyday life, having rice soup and pork belly in front of them at midnight. There was nothing special about it. It was just amon worry that office workers would have. They weren¡¯t seriously looking for an answer either. They just needed a conversation to go with their drinks. This series of events would help them cheer up and work hard again tomorrow. He didn¡¯t know their feelings. Yoo-hyun understood that this was the joy of an engineer. But. Why did he feel so regretful? Yoo-hyun smiled bitterly when he was thinking about it. Senior Maeng Gi-yong poured alcohol into Yoo-hyun¡¯s ss and asked. ¡°Yoo-hyun, what do you think?¡± ¡°About what?¡± ¡°What should we do? We can¡¯t just dopany work, right?¡± He could have jokingly told him to open a chicken ce or something. Or he could have advised him to buy stocks or borrow money to buy an apartment. Of course, he would have ignored it meaninglessly. But Yoo-hyun wanted to give him a more realistic answer. Chapter 266: Chapter 266: Chapter 266 ¡°Mr. Maeng, can I ask you something that might not fit the mood?¡± Yoo-hyun blurted out, and Mr. Maeng Ki Yong made a face. ¡°What is it? You sound serious.¡± ¡°I just want to help a little.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± Mr. Maeng nodded, and the others looked at him. They wondered what he was going to say. Yoo-hyun opened his mouth without hesitation. ¡°I think we should do our job properly first.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Mr. Maeng blinked, surprised by the unexpected remark. Yoo-hyun quickly asked him a question. ¡°Mr. Maeng, do you have anything to write on your resume when you change jobs?¡± ¡°Me? Of course. I have the ICs I made.¡± Mr. Maeng rolled his eyes, thinking. He didn¡¯t seem to have thought about it much, and he couldn¡¯t answer right away. Yoo-hyun said coldly. ¡°But you know they can¡¯t tell the difference even if you make it up. The ICs are actually made by the vendors.¡± ¡°Then I can write about the simtion and the drawing work.¡± ¡°You can. But those are not objective either. They can¡¯t be verified in the interview.¡± ¡°Is that so? Yeah, I guess so. They won¡¯t run the program there.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not enough to just work hard and do well.¡± They were so busy with the urgent tasks that they didn¡¯t manage their careers. As a result, after the previous product team copsed, they were treated poorly by other teams. Yoo-hyun felt sorry for that. ¡°Then what should we do?¡± He suggested an answer to Mr. Maeng, who asked him. ¡°We need a result that stands out at a nce.¡± ¡°A result that stands out.¡± Mr. Maeng was pondering when Mr. Kim Sun Dong intervened with a sparkle in his eyes. ¡°You mean something like patents or papers, right?¡± ¡°Yes. You¡¯re right, Mr. Kim. Those are recognized anywhere in the world. And they bring money too.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know about papers, but we write patents often.¡± ¡°Mr. Maeng, one or two patents a year is what everyone does.¡± Mr. Kim tackled Mr. Maeng¡¯s words. He had been silent on other topics, but he was unusually sharp on this one. There was no hesitation in his voice. Yoo-hyun joined him. ¡°You should write more if you¡¯re going to write. The team performance is not good.¡± ¡°We¡¯re busy.¡± ¡°I know. But you have to do it.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, our team has so much work to do.¡± This time, Ms. Min Su Jin answered. She was not the only one who thought so. Everyone here must have felt the same way. No wonder they all looked at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t give them an answer, but asked them a question instead. ¡°What if Mr. Maeng had 100 patents and presented several papers at conferences? Would thepany fire him?¡± ¡°No, they wouldn¡¯t.¡± ¡°What about when he switches to anotherpany? Would they reject him?¡± ¡°That wouldn¡¯t happen either.¡± ¡°Then he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about retirement. He would have many options.¡± ¡°But that¡¯s not easy. The conditions are too harsh.¡± Mr. Maeng shook his head. But he seemed to be moved by Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, as he had a thoughtful look on his face. Yoo-hyun hoped they wouldn¡¯t just do the work in front of them and end it there. He wanted them to face the reality of their hardships and deal with them wisely. This was something they could do by doing their job well. ¡°How do we do that?¡± He spoke with sincerity to Mr. Maeng, who asked him. ¡°Our team has a better environment for writing patents, don¡¯t you think?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°The ultra-high-resolution panel is the world¡¯s first. No one has ever made a panel like this before.¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t have to be a patent. If you just go deeper into what you¡¯re doing now, you can have the title of world¡¯s first in anything you do.¡± ¡°¡­¡± It was advice from a junior who was far behind them, and who had no experience as an engineer. It could have hurt their pride. But they had to think rationally. This was like getting free insurance while working. And now was the best opportunity to prepare for it. With that in mind, Yoo-hyun said: ¡°I know you¡¯re all capable enough. I learn a lot from watching you.¡± ¡°Capability is nothing.¡± Looking at Mr. Maeng, who chuckled bitterly, Looking at the other part members who were silent and drinking, Yoo-hyun advised them earnestly. ¡°So I really hope you do well.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I hope you earn money and build your career while working.¡± The rest was up to them. Yoo-hyun tried to change the heavy atmosphere. But before he could, Mr. Kim Sun Dong opened his mouth in the silence. ¡°I, I wascking a lot. I¡¯ll try harder.¡± Then Mr. Maengughed sarcastically. ¡°Sun Dong, you¡¯re doing the best. I¡¯m the lousy one.¡± Mr. Lee Jin Mok and Ms. Min Su Jin also added a word or two. ¡°Ugh¡­ I¡¯ll have to work like crazy from tomorrow.¡± ¡°I¡¯m more of a problem than this manager.¡± The mood suddenly became too serious. Yoo-hyun quickly picked up his ss and made a weak sound. ¡°Oh, I¡¯m sorry for ruining the mood. Please drink up.¡± ¡°No, what are you sorry for? You¡¯re not wrong.¡± He wished he would just y along, but Maeng Gi Yong, his senior, uttered a depressed voice. On top of that, Jung In Wook, the team leader, threw an unnecessary tackle. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you have a meeting with the group leader tomorrow. Why are you drinking so much?¡± ¡°Oh, it¡¯s okay. I need some alcohol to speak my mind.¡± As Yoo-hyun shook his head, Jung In Wook said bluntly. ¡°You always say whatever you want.¡± It was a natural response to his provocation. ¡°Still, it¡¯s not easy to badmouth the team leader in front of the group leader.¡± ¡°What? What do you have to badmouth me for?¡± Jung In Wook, who red up, was told by Yoo-hyun. ¡°Then buy me a cup noodle for hangover in the morning.¡± ¡°What are you? Haha.¡± Not only Jung In Wook, but also the other team members who were listeningughed. Taking advantage of the slightly brightened mood, Yoo-hyun quickly picked up his ss. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s have a drink.¡± For the next few days, the Advanced Product Team 1 had a stormy time. Especially Min Su Jin, the senior in charge of the video board, and Kim Seon Dong, the team leader, suffered a lot. They had dark circles under their eyes as if they hadn¡¯t slept properly. Their faces were dark, but the panel was bright. The result was clear. Go Jun Ho, the executive director who saw the demo, eximed. ¡°Wow, it looks different when you see it like this. It¡¯s not for nothing that it¡¯s ultra-high resolution.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. Here, if you look at the human skin, you can see the pores.¡± Kim Ho Geol, the chief engineer, said with a confident face as he picked up the panel. Go Jun Houghed out loud. ¡°That¡¯s right. This will definitely show the difference whenpared.¡± ¡°We will show you aparison at the business director¡¯s demo.¡± ¡°Good. Now all we need is touch.¡± As Go Jun Ho spat out his words, Kim Ho Geol said with a flustered look. ¡°Huh? Oh, let¡¯s do the video demo first¡­¡± Of course, it was a sound that didn¡¯t reach Go Jun Ho¡¯s ears. He casually ignored it and said what he wanted to say. ¡°Hehe. Let¡¯s do that. It would be great if we could do multi-touch here.¡± ¡°¡­¡± For a moment, Lee Jin Mok¡¯s face darkened. It was his job to attach the touch film and connect the touch IC to the FPCB and verify it. Yoo-hyun poked his side and whispered. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. We won¡¯t do touch in this demo.¡± ¡°I¡¯m afraid he¡¯ll nag me again.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that normal?¡± ¡°Sigh.¡± As Yoo-hyun quickly agreed, Lee Jin Mok sighed deeper. Anyway, Go Jun Ho painted a rosy future. He had a sense of it. He felt like he knew how much impact this would have when he saw it with his own eyes. Then, Go Jun Ho¡¯s phone rang. He answered with a smile, but his voice gradually became lower. ¡°Haha. Yeah, right¡­ What?¡± His expression twisted and he suddenly shouted. ¡°What are those Japanese bastards doing? Hey. Find out and call me back.¡± Everyone held their breath at Go Jun Ho¡¯s sudden change. They felt like they would get burned if they made a mistake here. Only Yoo-hyun smiled among them. Yoo-hyun muttered quietly. ¡°The timing is urate.¡± At that moment. Hansung Tower 14th floor LCD Business Division Business Director¡¯s Office. Lim Jun Pyo, the vice president, took the paper handed by Yeo Tae Sik, the executive director. The paper had printed the contents of an overseas article that came out a while ago. Lim Jun Pyo crumpled up the paper and said, ¡°Sneaky bastards. They did this at a good timing.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. We¡¯ll respond right away.¡± ¡°Yeo Executive Director, you don¡¯t seem to care?¡± Lim Jun Pyo asked incredulously at Yeo Tae Sik¡¯s calmness. Yeo Tae Sik recalled what Yoo-hyun had said at the meeting a while ago. -An article wille out from Japan. I hope you respond aggressively and expand the market. The words he half-believed came true. That was why Yeo Tae Sik spoke with confidence. ¡°Yes. It doesn¡¯t matter what Japan says.¡± ¡°This is different. They leaked the information from inside.¡± This was also expected. The young employee not only identified the problem, but also suggested a countermeasure. Now the rest was up to him. Yeo Tae Sik opened his mouth with determination. ¡°Vice President, I have something to tell you.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± ¡°Wh, what? The new executive director?¡± Lim Jun Pyo¡¯s eyes became as big asnterns. Soon after, the overseas article from Japan Sharp was transferred to Korea. The title was a bit more provocative to suit the Korean situation. The article revealed even the parts that Hansung had hidden. As soon as the article came out, Hansung reacted aggressively. They responded very quickly, as if Yeo Tae Sik himself was leading the charge. From then on, a media war between the twopanies began. Articles came up every day. The heads of eachpany came out and openly criticized each other. It was an unusual sh in the IT industry, especially in the B2B business that deals with parts. There was a subtle tension in thepany as the situation went on like this. The Advanced Product Team was at the center of it. One day, when the articles were fiercelying up, Yoo-hyun got on the morningmute bus. As soon as he sat down, he heard the conversation of two employees sitting in front of him. ¡°The article said it was the panel made by the Advanced Product Team. What that means is¡­¡± ¡°I heard that too. People who saw it said it was awesome.¡± ¡°The business director is pushing for it.¡± Like this, other people in charge also knew what the Advanced Product Team was making. The form of ultra-high resolution panel equals Advanced Product Team was engraved in people¡¯s minds. ¡®It¡¯s going well.¡¯ Yoo-hyun lifted his lips as he looked at the moving scenery outside the window. Chapter 267: Chapter 267: Chapter 267 That afternoon. The members of the pre-production team gathered in the conference room. Kim Ho-geol, the senior engineer who sat at the head of the table, spoke. ¡°I know there are a lot of rumors going around about our team.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He continued to speak to the focused team members. ¡°I hope you don¡¯t get too swayed by these behind-the-scenes stories. And¡­¡± It was a word that stabilized the shaky atmosphere. Kim Ho-geol did not stop at words. He acted ording to the situation. ¡°And, Mr. Go.¡± ¡°Yes, team leader.¡± ¡°Please exin briefly to the team members what you have summarized about Sharp¡¯s technology.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Go Seong-cheol, the senior engineer, straightened his posture and started to exin without any materials. ¡°Sharp¡¯s oxide TFT method is¡­¡± He hit the key points precisely, so the team members nodded and listened attentively. They also raised their hands to ask questions. ¡°So it¡¯s true that it costs less to produce.¡± ¡°Yes. But it¡¯s not easy to achieve reliability.¡± Go Seong-cheol answered Maeng Gi-yong¡¯s question. The people who listened to the presentation started to have heated discussions here and there. ¡°OXIDE is not verified yet¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s not easy to make new ICs for panels either¡­¡± They were able to have a deep discussion even though it was a different method. It was because the essence was the same as ultra-high resolution panels. Thanks to that, curiosity was added to the heavy expressions of the team members. Some people, like Lee Jin-mok, even had confidence. ¡°We are much better, right? We made it ourselves.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. There¡¯s no need to be discouraged.¡± Jung In-wook, the manager, encouraged the team members loudly. It definitely felt like the team was stabilized. Yoo-hyun nodded his head as he looked at Kim Ho-geol, who held the center. It seemed like he could trust and leave him with the direction of the ship. While the team members were moving, Yoo-hyun was not idle either. Yoo-hyun wanted to make this fight bigger. It was not enough to be a simple pride match between Korea and Japan. The public needed to know more easily about this difficult technology. There was someone who volunteered to do that for him. Oh Eun-bi, a reporter, called him. -Mr. Yu, you told me to study something before. ¡°Yes. I remember.¡± -I¡¯m going to make an article out of it. What do you think? He reacted in a timely manner, so Yoo-hyun had no reason to hesitate. Rather, he had to push him from behind. ¡°That sounds good. I think the public will understand it better.¡± -As expected. I knew you would understand right away. ¡°It¡¯s because you have a sense of humor.¡± -Ho ho. It sounds good just listening. Okay. I¡¯ll make an article out of this. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll contact you if there¡¯s any problem.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head easily, and Oh Eun-bi spilled out the inside story. -Actually, Hansung is actively sticking with me and checking it out for me. It was the effect of Yeo Tae-sik, the vice president, who moved directly. -Then I¡¯ll trust you and do what I can do. He kept his word that he said a while ago. He was definitely a quick-acting guy. There was nothing to refuse from Yoo-hyun¡¯s position when he supported him from behind like this. Yoo-hyun smiled and answered. ¡°That¡¯s good. Fighting.¡± -Thank you. I¡¯ll buy you dinnerter. The next day. In the midst of fierce media war between Hansung and Sharp, Oh Eun-bi¡¯s article came up. The series of articles fit perfectly with the eyes of ordinary people who were not experts. She even made an animation video for technical exnation, which showed that thepany had strongly supported her. Sharp did not fall behind and counterattacked. They made a promotional article against Hansung in a short time. It was a scene that showed how much Sharp¡¯s management had staked their lives on this match. As Hansung and Sharp fought day by day, people¡¯s attention was inevitable. It was like watching an IT Korea-Japan match. Theizens of both countries quickly spread the articles. They also spammedments on articles and ryed foreign reactions in real time. Was it because of that? Even articles with professional content were all included in the ranking news. This interest naturally flowed to experts from various fields as well. It was a matter that had implications for everything and everything. Naturally, factions were divided and began to confront each other sharply. The more they did, the more interest increased. As the situation flowed around the twopanies, Ilseong also joined the fight btedly. But attacking also had an effect when there was someone to take it. Hansung responded to Ilseong¡¯s article with silence. Instead, the rebuttal was done by the general public who read the article. -Is Ilseong a Japanesepany? Why are they attacking Hansung? -Ilseong guys have no sense. Go to Japan. -Just mass-produce with OLED and talk. -Do they have any products made properly with OLED? -No. OLED is just for making Chairman Choi Min-yong. The board was getting bigger by the day. It was obvious that even ordinary people felt that way. Did Apple not know that? There was no way that would happen. Apple must have been discussing it internally already. Three weights of Hansung, Sharp, and Ilseong were already added to the scale. They had no choice but to choose one of the three different weights. It was apletely different situation from the past when they forced thepanies to choose. Rather, Apple was being forced to choose now. The flow was made exactly as Yoo-hyun wanted. While a fierce media war was going on through the press, they heard the news of the visit of the business director and the group leader. The schedule was moved up, so the team members looked very nervous. Yoo-hyun could find the reason from the murmuring voices of the team members. ¡°The business director is very angry and said he¡¯sing tomorrow.¡± ¡°They say he¡¯s upset because we¡¯re losing to Sharp in technology.¡± ¡°Why do we have to do the demo now?¡± ¡°It¡¯s going to be a disaster. Sigh¡­¡± Yoo-hyun spoke to Jung In-wook, the manager who was whispering in a low voice. ¡°Manager Jung, it¡¯ll be fine.¡± ¡°How do you know?¡± It was obvious without looking. Even so, there was someone who told Yoo-hyun about the situation in advance. -The business director will probably test you. Just do as you showed me. ording to Yeo Tae-sik, the vice president, the demo was already a passing score in the business director¡¯s mind. He had not seen it himself, but he had grasped its level through the report. His focus was not on the demo, but on the construction of the factory. And he wanted to check if Yeo Tae-sik¡¯s words were right in the process. The test that Yoo-hyun received was part of it. Yoo-hyun hid his inner thoughts and said to Jung In-wook. ¡°We made a good panel. And everyone worked hard.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. But you never know.¡± Yoo-hyun joked with him who looked tense unlike himself. ¡°You look nervous unlike yourself, Manager Jung?¡± ¡°I¡¯m a part leader too. I don¡¯t want to see my team members suffer after working hard.¡± Jung In-wook looked serious. He seemed to have a lot of affection for his team members who had worked hard together. It was a nice sight, so Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up. ¡°That attitude is enough.¡± ¡°Come on.¡± ¡°But there¡¯s something that helps, right?¡± ¡°Really¡­¡± Jung In-wook bit his tongue at Yoo-hyun¡¯s yful tone. A faint smile appeared on his face that was stiff with tension. The next day. Ulsan 4th factory, 2nd floor conference room. The demo preparation was in its final stage in the small conference room. The setting was done, so Yoo-hyun had nothing to help with. Kim Young-gil, the manager who came on a business trip, asked him outside the conference room door. ¡°Is the demo ready?¡± ¡°Do you want to see it?¡± ¡°It would be an honor. It¡¯s a panel that everyone is looking forward to.¡± Kim Young-gil¡¯s expression looked much more rxed thanst time. It was not only because he did not have to present today. He also worked hard behind the scenes while the pre-production team was busy. He moved Apple, and prepared strategies by leading sales and marketing teams. The traces of his efforts showed as confidence. It was a good sight, so Yoo-hyun smiled and gestured into the conference room. ¡°I¡¯ll guide you with a special course.¡± Yoo-hyun entered the conference room with Kim Young-gil. There was a demo panel on the table. It looked much cleaner without having to connect four panels or hang multiple boards. Kim Young-gil looked at the demo panel and the existing Apple phone panel next to it and said. ¡°Yoo-hyun, as you said,paring them like this makes a big difference.¡± ¡°The internal evaluation was also good.¡± ¡°This quality is like real photos. I can¡¯t tell them apart.¡± Kim Young-gil looked closely at the ultra-high resolution panel with his eyes wide open. Yoo-hyun nodded and said. ¡°I was thinking of taking pictures of it.¡± ¡°With a camera?¡± ¡°Yes. I think it will show the difference in resolution between the existing panel and the new panel.¡± ¡°That would be good forparison. You can also distribute it as a press release.¡± Kim Young-gil nodded at Yoo-hyun¡¯s suggestion. Yoo-hyun went one step further. ¡°It would also be useful for marketing.¡± ¡°Good. I¡¯ll go up and tell them. Marketing and sales are also in emergency because of this.¡± ¡°Because of the media war?¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s so fierce. You guys must be having a hard time too.¡± ¡°That¡¯s something for the higher-ups to deal with. We¡¯re fine.¡± Kim Young-gil looked around at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He saw Maeng Gi-yong, who was practicing his presentation next to the spec board, with a dark expression on his face. Lee Jin-mok, who was touching the panel that had already been set up, also did not look bright. They looked depressed, and Kim Young-gil lowered his voice. ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem like it¡­¡± ¡°They said they couldn¡¯t sleepst night. They must be tired.¡± Yoo-hyun said casually, and Kim Young-gil asked incredulously. ¡°Are you really strong-hearted?¡± ¡°It¡¯ll be fine.¡± ¡°The vice president is in a very bad mood. Today¡¯s demo won¡¯t be easy either.¡± The vice president¡¯s bad mood was not because of the panel. He heard from Yeo Tae-sik, the vice president, who had leaked the confidential information to Japan. He couldn¡¯t tell the truth because he couldn¡¯t, so Yoo-hyun beat around the bush. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that. He¡¯s not the type to say one thing and do another.¡± ¡°You talk like you know him well.¡± ¡°Of course. You can tell by looking at him.¡± ¡°Okay. I hope it goes as you say.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled at Kim Young-gil, who gave up. Soon after, Lim Jun-pyo, the vice president, and Yeo Tae-sik, the vice president, took their seats in the conference room. The participants were simr to thest demo. On the other hand, the conference room was smaller and the atmosphere was warmer than before. Lim Jun-pyo, who was looking at the panel in front of him, praised the hard-working employees. ¡°Good job. It looks good when I see it in person.¡± Go Jun-ho, the senior manager, answered his words. ¡°Yes. I didn¡¯t feel it when I saw it on paper, but it¡¯s very detailed when I see it in person.¡± ¡°Yeah. If you show it like this, the reaction will be good.¡± Lim Jun-pyo agreed and Yeo Tae-sik said. ¡°I agree too. I think it would be good to take pictures as Kim Young-gil suggested and distribute them.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a good idea too. It would be good for the media war.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll proceed with that. Manager Kim, please take care of it.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Kim Young-gil answered the group leader¡¯s words and gave Yoo-hyun an apologetic look. He wanted to pass on the credit, but he couldn¡¯t find the timing to say it. Chapter 268: Chapter 268: Chapter 268 Yoo-hyun lowered his head and put his index finger on his mouth. This was not the time to worry about such things. The meeting seemed fine on the surface, but there was a shadow on the faces of the executives. Except for Lee Taeryong, the director of the third division. After a brief demo, Director Go Junho gave a report. He had already exined about the panel. He mentioned Sharp¡¯s technology, which was a recent issue. ¡°ording to our review, the oxide TFT method that Sharp mentioned¡­¡± ¡°Yeah. So what do you think, Director Go?¡± Vice President Lim Junpyo asked, and Director Go Junho answered immediately. ¡°I think it¡¯s impossible to mass-produce it within two years at least.¡± ¡°But if they do, they will have a clear advantage over us.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Apple won¡¯t have any reason to invest in a factory. It will be cheaper than that.¡± ¡°That¡¯s also true.¡± Director Go Junho nodded heavily at the urate point. Then, Director Lee Taeryong intervened. ¡°Vice President, do you think it¡¯s meaningful to do an Apple demo at this point?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°If Apple likes this panel, they might try to invest in Sharp instead.¡± As soon as Director Lee Taeryong finished his sentence, Vice President Lim Junpyo¡¯s eyebrows shot up for a moment. He quickly hid his expression and looked at Director Lee Taeryong. ¡°Because they can make the same panel without spending money and cheaper?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°So we should keep quiet?¡± ¡°It¡¯s for a bigger opportunity. Why waste a good panel?¡± ¡°That makes sense.¡± Vice President Lim Junpyo nodded with a serious expression. Yoo-hyun read his doubt about Director Lee Taeryong from his eyes. He didn¡¯t dig deeper to hide that fact. He even pretended to be troubled. ¡°Hmm.¡± He thought he was stubborn and rigid, but he had a cunning side too. Director Lee Taeryong, who had no idea about that, had a victorious expression on his face. He even smirked at Director Go Junho. He was always a despicable guy. Yoo-hyun was thinking that when it happened. Vice President Lim Junpyo pointed at Yoo-hyun out of nowhere. ¡°Hey, you, the one with theptop.¡± ¡°Yes, Vice President.¡± ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°Han Yoo-hyun.¡± He asked his name even though he already knew it? It was to avoid the eyes of others. Yoo-hyun decided to go along with his fox-like rhythm. ¡°I¡¯m getting old and I want to hear what young people think.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°What do you think about the Apple demo?¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes were on Yoo-hyun at the sudden question. They expected a bombshell from him, since he was Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun met their expectations without hesitation. ¡°I think we should move up the Apple demo schedule.¡± ¡°What? Move it up?¡± ¡°Yes. There¡¯s no reason to dy it here.¡± Yoo-hyun said casually, and Director Lee Taeryong cut in. ¡°If you make one mistake, you might copse instead.¡± ¡°That won¡¯t happen.¡± ¡°Do you not know because you¡¯re young?¡± Director Lee Taeryong sneered as he spoke. Vice President Lim Junpyo, who had been hiding his expression, frowned and said. ¡°Director Lee, don¡¯t you see I¡¯m talking to him?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s respect each other.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± Director Lee Taeryong, who had been smiling faintly, apologized firmly. He felt the bad atmosphere. It was clear that he couldn¡¯t ignore the vice president¡¯s rice bowl. He changed the mood with one word. Vice President Lim Junpyo asked Yoo-hyun again. ¡°Are you sure it won¡¯t happen?¡± ¡°Yes. I am.¡± ¡°What if you can¡¯t finish everything by moving up the schedule?¡± ¡°This is enough. Touch and some design changes are just additional elements.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun faced his fierce eyes without flinching. He was confident that he could handle anything he said. That confidence radiated from him as charisma. After looking at Yoo-hyun for a while, Vice President Lim Junpyo called Director Go Junho. ¡°Director Go.¡± ¡°Yes, Vice President.¡± ¡°Move up the Apple demo schedule. I¡¯m curious too.¡± ¡°I understand. I¡¯ll prepare right away.¡± ¡°Make sure you do that.¡± Vice President Lim Junpyo nodded at Director Go Junho¡¯s answer. That¡¯s how the Apple demo was decided. At that moment, Director Lee Taeryong opened his mouth with an anxious expression. ¡°Vice President.¡± ¡°Why, Director Lee? Do you have something to say?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll help with the support too.¡± Director Lee Taeryong suddenly changed his attitude, and Vice President Lim Junpyo looked at him carefully. Then he smiled and gave a meaningful answer. ¡°That would be nice. We¡¯re on the same boat, aren¡¯t we?¡± ¡°Yes. Of course.¡± Only then did Director Lee Taeryong¡¯s drooping mouth turn up. It was after the report to the business manager. Yoo-hyun cleaned up the demo product with his colleagues. ¡°Good job.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted them, and Lee Jinmok, the team leader, answered with a hoarse voice. ¡°You too.¡± ¡°Are you like that because of the schedule change?¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s easy to say, but we don¡¯t even have a mockup yet.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll help you.¡± ¡°Ha, don¡¯t even talk about it.¡± Lee Jinmok sighed and shook his head. He had been working hard until now, but he had to run again without resting. Yoo-hyunforted him. ¡°I think we can skip the touch part.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not the problem. The mockup never fits well at once.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Semi Electronics is pretty good at it.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know something, Yoo-hyun.¡± Lee Jinmok dropped his shoulders and carried his luggage out. Yoo-hyun followed him with a snicker. Then, he heard Director Lee Taeryong¡¯s scraping voice outside the meeting room. It seemed that there had been a quarrel once already. ¡°Senior, I told you clearly. Don¡¯t regret it. Haha.¡± ¡°I¡¯m warning you, don¡¯tugh like that in front of me.¡± Director Go Junho growled, and Director Lee Taeryong pretended to be conscious of the surroundings and backed off. ¡°Wow. People might think we¡¯re on bad terms.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Director Go Junho, who clenched his teeth, walked away first. He was going to see off the business manager and the group leader. Director Lee Taeryong, who fixed his clothes, muttered to himself with a smirk. ¡°Stupid bastard. He screwed up.¡± His eyes met Yoo-hyun¡¯s, who was leaving the meeting room. He lifted his mouth and said. ¡°Are you young? You¡¯re so bold.¡± ¡°Thank you for yourpliment.¡± ¡°You¡¯re a promising kid, aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll try to live up to your expectations.¡± Yoo-hyun answered him firmly, and Director Lee Taeryong¡¯s mouth twisted slightly. He soon smiled broadly and said. ¡°You don¡¯t know anything yet, that¡¯s why you can say that. Haha.¡± He even winked and walked away leisurely. He didn¡¯t care about a mere employee. Yoo-hyun chuckled as he watched his back. Kim Younggil, the manager, came up to him and said. ¡°It seems that the third division doesn¡¯t have a grudge against you.¡± ¡°I guess so.¡± ¡°But the third and fourth divisions don¡¯t get along well. It must be a headache.¡± Manager Kim Younggil spected about the future situation. He seemed to have some experience. He appreciated his effort, but his answer was wrong. Yoo-hyun said bluntly. ¡°It will be over soon.¡± ¡°Really? I don¡¯t think it will be resolved easily.¡± The rtionship between the two people didn¡¯t have to be adjusted by both sides. It would be much easier if one of them disappeared. That time was not far away. Yoo-hyun hid his thoughts and changed the subject. ¡°Are you going back right away?¡± ¡°Yeah. I have some work to do. Too bad. I wanted to have a drink with you.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s see each other after finishing well.¡± ¡°Yeah. Let¡¯s do that.¡± He had a lot of serious things to talk about with Manager Kim Younggil. But he told him that it was not the time with his hand. p. He felt his will from his hand. ¡°Prepare well this time.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll look forward to it.¡± ¡°Then I have to live up to your expectations.¡± His eyes shone brightly as he faced him. He looked confident on the outside, but he was struggling to hatch an egg. Yoo-hyun saw that in his eyes. Yoo-hyun saw off Manager Kim Younggil and returned to his office. He sat down and thought. How should he end things with Director Lee Taeryong? The conclusion was already decided. He just needed a scenario to make it interesting. Various thoughts shed through his mind. His phone rang as if it knew what he was thinking. It was Director Lee Taeryong¡¯s number that he had saved in advance. Yoo-hyun answered the phone cheerfully on purpose. ¡°Yes, this is Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Can I see you for a moment?¡± ¡°When should I visit you?¡± It was time to have a pleasant conversation with his former boss who had bad karma with him. Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth curled up long. That afternoon, in the office of the Ulsan 3rd factory manager. Yoo-hyun was sitting there. Across from him was Director Lee Taeryong, who had a deep dimple on his face. He offered him tea on Yoo-hyun¡¯s desk and said. ¡°I just wanted to see your face. Have a cup of tea.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t get to say everything I wanted to say earlier because I didn¡¯t have time.¡± Director Lee Taeryong said with a gentle face. Of course, he felt differently inside. Yoo-hyun also hid his expression and reacted appropriately. ¡°I felt the same way.¡± ¡°Hehe. We have the same mind. Well, are you enjoying your dispatch life?¡± ¡°Yes. The people are nice and fun.¡± ¡°That¡¯s how you feel at first.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± Yoo-hyun drank tea without asking more questions. He felt Director Lee Taeryong¡¯s curious eyes over the teacup. Yoo-hyun smiled slightly, and he stopped smiling and opened his mouth with a serious look. He finally got to the point and his smile disappeared from his facepletely. ¡°If you act like you did in the meeting room, your future will be ruined.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you think your team leader and manager will stay still?¡± ¡°What if they don¡¯t?¡± ¡°If a dispatched employee causes trouble, they usually ostracize him. You might get unreasonable tasks too.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Yoo-hyun listened to his unwee warning as if he was paying attention. He thought he had seeded, so Director Lee Taeryong went on calmly as if it was someone else¡¯s problem. ¡°Is that all? In the end, your original team will get a warning, and your personnel evaluation will be ruined.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not all. Everyone who was involved with you will also suffer greatly.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Why? There¡¯s something called joint responsibility. It works well in ourpany. Huhu.¡± Director Lee Taeryongughed wickedly and said. It was a very cheap level of thinking. Chapter 269: Chapter 269: Chapter 269 Yoo-hyun matched his pace with his serious expression. ¡°If things go wrong, you might have to leave thepany.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not over with that. This industry is small and the rumors will spread to other sectors.¡± ¡°Did you do it, sir?¡± ¡°Of course not. Why would I?¡± ¡°¡­¡± When Yoo-hyun tried to probe him subtly, Director Lee Tae-ryong stepped back. He was aware of the fact that he could be exposed at any moment. He was always meticulous in this regard, whether in the past or present. Director Lee Tae-ryong smiled smugly as he saw Yoo-hyun¡¯s troubled face. He really treated Yoo-hyun as a mere rookie. Yoo-hyun nodded and supported him. ¡°That¡¯s interesting. You¡¯re really experienced.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°You seem to have more expertise than other managers.¡± ¡°Huhu. I¡¯m notparable to those mere business managers.¡± Yoo-hyun crossed his legs and smirked at his arrogant words. It was time to wrap things up. As Director Lee Tae-ryong slowly sipped his tea, Yoo-hyun pinpointed his weakness. ¡°So you leaked the information to Japan?¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Then he threw a name that wouldpletely shake him up. A name that should never be uttered by anyone else. ¡°Tanaka Yoshihiro.¡± ¡°Gasp.¡± As soon as that name came out, Director Lee Tae-ryong dropped his teacup. ng. ss shards scattered on the floor. ck. After a brief silence, the office door opened. The manager¡¯s secretary looked flustered and asked. ¡°Sir, are you okay?¡± ¡°Uh, uh. I¡¯m fine, just go out.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll clean it up for you.¡± ¡°I said go out.¡± Director Lee Tae-ryong snapped angrily and clenched his lips. He felt his legs trembling under the table. Yoo-hyun pulled his chair closer and whispered. ¡°There¡¯s always a trace when you take money.¡± ¡°You, you¡­¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, why don¡¯t you check it yourself? Oh, right. Tanaka won¡¯t answer your call right now.¡± ¡°¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun revealed his secrets one by one, Director Lee Tae-ryong¡¯s face turned pale. His quivering lips were quite amusing. Was there any more information to get from him? No. Director Lee Tae-ryong would never confess his crimes. He was still keeping his mouth shut for fear of being caught. Grunt. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat without hesitation and said. ¡°I enjoyed the tea. But the vor was not so good.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Take care of the aftermath. Goodbye.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Even though Yoo-hyun bowed slightly, he said nothing. His eyes were still shaking, showing his state of mind. ck. Yoo-hyun opened the door and looked into his office window. His face was still drained of color, which was quite impressive. He would live like this for a while. At least until Tanaka answered his call. How would the seed of anxiety that Yoo-hyun nted deep in his heart grow in the meantime? He was looking forward to the process because he knew the oue. ¡°Let him suffer a bit.¡± Yoo-hyun walked away with a cold smile on his face. Director Lee Tae-ryong withered day by day. The fourth division was busy preparing for the Apple demo. Manager Kim Young-gil moved up the demo schedule as instructed by the business director. That made everyone work harder. Everyone was hectic, but there was one person who suffered especially. It was Kim Seon-dong, who lived in the review booth. He focused on improving the camera-based correction method that he presentedst time. It was not easy to control individual pixels finely on a ultra-high-resolution panel. That¡¯s why he had to work all night for several days. As he watched him immersed in programming at hisputer, Senior Maeng Gi-yong clicked his tongue. ¡°That guy is really tough.¡± ¡°He seems like a perfectionist.¡± Yoo-hyun answered and Senior Maeng Gi-yong nodded. ¡°He doesn¡¯t look like it though.¡± ¡°So do you, sir.¡± ¡°What? What do you mean by that?¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yong was about to re up when Manager Lee Jin-mok came over with his luggage and greeted him. ¡°Sir, I¡¯m going on a business trip now.¡± ¡°Oh, okay.¡± Senior Maeng Gi-yong nodded and Manager Lee Jin-mok winked at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Yoo-hyun replied and squinted at Senior Maeng Gi-yong. ¡°I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, answer me.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°What you said earlier. That I don¡¯t look like it. You mean I¡¯m too handsome and good at work, right?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders and turned his body with a meaningful expression. Then he followed Manager Lee Jin-mok with quick steps. Behind him, Senior Maeng Gi-yong shouted. ¡°Hey. Han Yoo-hyun. Am I right?¡± Yoo-hyunughed softly at his ridiculous reaction. Vroom. Yoo-hyun and Manager Lee Jin-mok took his car to Seoul. It was a long distance, so they took a break twice in between. They arrived at Semi Electronics in Gasan-dong, Seoul, after five hours. Manager Lee Jin-mok, who was behind the wheel, sighed deeply. ¡°Next time, let¡¯s just take the train like you said.¡± ¡°But thanks to you, we had some delicious food at the rest area.¡± ¡°Sigh. Well, I¡¯m d you enjoyed it.¡± Manager Lee Jin-mok shook his head and walked. He looked worried about the way back. Deputy Lim Han-seop, who was Yoo-hyun¡¯s senior, came out to greet them at the lobby of Semi Electronics. He exchanged some pleasantries and guided them while telling stories. ¡°When we did the mockupst time, Yoo-hyun here¡­¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Yes. Yoo-hyun also came up with the HMOP idea¡­¡± Each time, Manager Lee Jin-mok gave a perfunctory answer. Then he poked Yoo-hyun¡¯s ribs and whispered. ¡°What did you do to make them so crazy about you?¡± ¡°I just have some connections here.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a bit too much.¡± Deputy Lim Han-seop didn¡¯t notice their conversation and kept talking. They arrived at the meeting room where the demo equipment was set up. Yoo-hyun looked around and nodded with satisfaction. ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Yoo-hyun agreed and nodded his head. At that moment, a man walked in with confident strides. The office staff parted like a red sea. The man¡¯s imposing figure came into view. He was quite well-known in the media, so Manager Lee Jin-mok recognized his face. Manager Lee Jin-mok bowed his head and greeted him. ¡°Mr. Yoon, hello.¡± ¡°Wee. You came from Ulsan, right?¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you for having us.¡± Manager Lee Jin-mok shook Mr. Yoon Min-han¡¯s hand with a nervous expression. It was like a business director suddenly shaking hands with an employee. Mr. Yoon Min-han hugged Yoo-hyun with both arms. ¡°Haha. How long has it been?¡± ¡°Yes, sir. How have you been?¡± Yoo-hyun greeted him politely, and Mr. Yoon Min-han held his hands tightly and said. ¡°I really liked the idea you gave me in Europe.¡± ¡°That was something Semi Electronics was already doing.¡± ¡°No. It was thanks to the color phone mockup you made. That¡¯s how we made the full-touch MP3 yer.¡± ¡°Even if I didn¡¯t do it, the engineers here would havee up with the idea.¡± ¡°You¡¯re so modest. That makes me happy.¡± He looked at Yoo-hyun with affection in his eyes. Manager Lee Jin-mok was astonished to see the president treating an employee like this. Semi Electronics was a fairlyrgepany. Mr. Yoon Min-han¡¯s reputation was also impressive. How could he care for a mere employee like that? He had never seen such a case before. His surprise didn¡¯t end there. Soon after, they entered the meeting room where the demo equipment was set up. Yoo-hyun took out a panel from the box he brought. ¡°Here¡¯s the panel.¡± ¡°Okay. Let me try it on.¡± Kang Jun-ki, who had been in frequent contact with Manager Lee Jin-mok, took the panel and connected it to the mockup. His yful expression was gone and he looked serious. Snap. The messy FPCB and video board fit perfectly into the mockup. The video board that protruded from the mockup edge covered it neatly. That made the panel look smaller than when it was alone. It was a marvelousbination. Even though they had tested the panel before, it was rare to fit it in one go. And the design was also sleek like a high-end phone. Manager Lee Jin-mok eximed involuntarily. ¡°Wow, this is amazing.¡± ¡°¡­¡± But the reaction around him was strange. Everyone opened their eyes wide and focused on it. Yoo-hyun pointed out a w in that atmosphere. ¡°The seam here seems a bit loose.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, this is fine¡­¡± It was a rude response to the people who worked hard, so Manager Lee Jin-mok tried to stop him. But the Semi Electronics staff agreed with him. ¡°We need to change this part. How¡¯s the schedule?¡± ¡°How long will it take?¡± ¡°It will take at least three days since we have to send it to the vendor.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s reflect it in the revision. And¡­¡± Yoo-hyun skillfully went over the progress and changes of the mockup. The engineers who looked experienced took notes of what he said. He had never seen such a scene in any mockuppany before. -Yoo-hyun is really tough. He¡¯s so picky that our engineers are scared of him. Manager Lee Jin-mok recalled what Kang Jun-ki had said on the phone. He thought it was just a joke at that time. But it wasn¡¯t. Yoo-hyun, who wasn¡¯t even an engineer, was doing real ¡®work¡¯ here. Rather, what he had done so far felt like a mere imitation. His pride wasn¡¯t hurt, but his fist clenched tightly. Then, as Yoo-hyun finished talking about the first phase of changes, an engineer asked him. ¡°So we¡¯ll change the paint and button parts for the first phase. How about the touch part for the second phase?¡± ¡°Oh, our manager knows about that part well.¡± Yoo-hyun passed the baton naturally, and Manager Lee Jin-mok started exining. ¡°Yes. The touch part is¡­¡± His eyes were different from before. They sparkled brightly. He didn¡¯t take the mockup lightly anymore. Yoo-hyun smiled slightly at his change. He could tell that he was stimted by him. As Manager Lee Jin-mok led the discussion vigorously, Kang Jun-ki sneaked up next to Yoo-hyun and whispered to him. ¡°He sounded so casual on the phone, but he¡¯s different now.¡± ¡°Yeah. He has a lot of experience and skill.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words were not a lie. In terms of expertise, he could never match Manager Lee Jin-mok. He just had a narrow vision because he was bound by conventions, and Yoo-hyun made him realize that. Chapter 270: Chapter 270: Chapter 270 Yoo-hyun asked Kang Jun Ki, who looked incredulous next to him. ¡°You must have invested a lot of manpower in this mockup, right?¡± ¡°The boss told me to do it. What can I do? I¡¯m doing something that doesn¡¯t pay well.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. You¡¯ll get a big reward soon.¡± ¡°Why? Do you have something up your sleeve?¡± Kang Jun Ki asked with a curious look in his eyes, and Yoo-hyun gave him a meaningful smile. ¡°I do. Just wait a little longer.¡± The next day. Ulsan 3rd Factory, 2nd floor, review room. The people who saw the mockup there were impressed. They all said in unison. ¡°It lookspletely different when you see it like this.¡± It was only the initial version with just the case attached, but the mockup was so borate. It was different from the crude mockups made by the existing LCD panelpanies. They had made dozens of mockups before. That¡¯s why they were more shocked. Go Jun Ho, the executive who touched the mockup, eximed. ¡°This is like a real Apple phone, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Yes. The material even looks more luxurious.¡± Kim Ho Geol, the senior engineer, agreed and heughed and praised him. ¡°Haha. Very good. Did this junior engineer do this?¡± ¡°Yes. He worked hard.¡± Kim Ho Geol nodded his head again. Then, Lee Jin Mok, the junior engineer who stepped forward, opened his mouth. ¡°I didn¡¯t do it alone. I did it with Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes. He paid more attention to the design part.¡± Hearing Lee Jin Mok¡¯s words, Go Jun Ho smiled as if he expected it. He was an employee who had already moved the business director¡¯s heart. The group leader even gave him special instructions. There was no room to doubt his background or skills. Yoo-hyun waved his hand at the look of misunderstanding. He appreciated their kindness, but he had to separate work and personal matters clearly. ¡°He did it. I just managed the schedule.¡± ¡°I only did the driving.¡± ¡°He did the professional consultation.¡± ¡°No. You also made the internal image to match the exterior color.¡± Go Jun Ho, who was listening to their conversation, widened his eyes. He heard a word that was unexpected. ¡°You also worked on the internal image yourself?¡± ¡°No, my sister did it.¡± ¡°Your sister?¡± It wasn¡¯t just Go Jun Ho who was surprised. The eyes of the people around them were all focused on Yoo-hyun. It seemed like he needed a long exnation, so Yoo-hyun said in a simple way that they could understand. ¡°She also worked on the color phone.¡± ¡°Really? Where does your sister work?¡± ¡°She¡¯s a college student now, and a schrship student at Hansung Design Center.¡± ¡°Oh, then she¡¯s an expert.¡± ¡°Not really.¡± Yoo-hyun tried to avoid it, but Go Jun Ho shook his head. He had been doing Apple business for a long time. He understood the design that Apple required better than anyone else in the development department. The design in front of him matched that perfectly. ¡°No way. It looks like you did everything from the icon work to give it an Apple phone feel.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Go Jun Ho pressed the mockup button and flipped through the images as he spoke. ¡°Not only that, but it seems like you also worked on the demo images yourself.¡± ¡°I needed to emphasize the ultra-high resolution.¡± ¡°Yeah. Easier said than done. This kind of image work costs a lot of money.¡± ¡°I paid her some allowance separately.¡± ¡°She worked hard for you. You shouldn¡¯t do that to her.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s casual answer made Go Jun Ho shake his head firmly. He then called Kim Ho Geol, the senior engineer. ¡°Kim team leader.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°There arepanies that do high-resolution image work, right?¡± ¡°Yes. There are.¡± ¡°Pay them ording to their rates.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll check on that.¡± Kim Ho Geol answered crisply. Hearing his answer, Go Jun Ho looked at Yoo-hyun and raised his eyebrows. He seemed to be asking for praise as if he had done well. He was grateful for his care, but Yoo-hyun shook his head. ¡°Sir, can we do that after the Apple demo is over?¡± ¡°Why? Do you have any reason?¡± ¡°I just want to focus on the demo for now.¡± ¡°Huh. You can do both at the same time.¡± Go Jun Ho said and Yoo-hyun responded gently. ¡°Please. My sister is busy right now too.¡± ¡°You shouldn¡¯t care too much about work only.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it. Please just this once.¡± Yoo-hyun insisted, and Go Jun Ho nodded reluctantly. ¡°Fine. Let¡¯s do that.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± He looked at Yoo-hyun, who smiled brightly, and clicked his tongue. ¡°I wish you would ept something like this¡­¡± He knew Go Jun Ho¡¯s intention to take care of him a little more. But not now. The right time to settle ounts was after the Apple demo. Many things would change then. Yoo-hyun smiled meaningfully. At that moment. Lee Tae Ryong, the executive, was holding his phone with a serious expression. His skin was dark from living a restless and anxious life. He had run out of patience and confronted Danaka. ¡°Danaka, did our deal leak out?¡± -Are you doubting me now? ¡°I¡¯m screwed. Do you think I¡¯m going to die alone?¡± -Tae Ryong, the money is already gone. Why would I ruin the deal? Danaka seemed to have expected it and spoke calmly. But Lee Tae Ryong was not in a calm state. ¡°Haha. You¡¯ve been trying to trap me from the beginning, haven¡¯t you?¡± -You¡¯re paranoid. If you don¡¯t trust me, the deal is over. ¡°What¡­¡± -Please don¡¯t regret it. Click. The phone was hung up before Lee Tae Ryong could get angry. ¡°Danaka. Danaka.¡± He desperately called him again, but there was no way to connect. He realized toote that he had made a big mistake, but he couldn¡¯t collect the spilled water. ¡°Damn it. That bastard Han Yoo-hyun.¡± His anger, which had nowhere to go, was directed at Yoo-hyun. When Yoo-hyun returned to his seat, his phone rang happily. It was Lee Tae Ryong¡¯s call. He had been hiding for a while and suddenly called him for an obvious reason. ¡°He must have messed up.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and hung up the phone. He then took out Danaka¡¯s business card from his wallet. The numbers engraved on the card showed the time when he could call Danaka. It was the perfect time to call him now. Thump thump. Yoo-hyun walked to a quiet hallway with a phone for Nam Jong Bu. He called Danaka in a quiet ce. Danaka opened his mouth right away, as if he had no reason to get a call from an unknown number. -Steve? ¡°You have a good sense. I thought the deal would be settled by now.¡± -Huh. You¡¯re really pushing your luck. Yoo-hyun sensed that Lee Tae Ryong, the executive, had talked to him as he heard Danaka¡¯s voice. That meant that Danaka¡¯s phone number would change. The deal was broken, after all. Yoo-hyun quickly guessed. ¡°You don¡¯t have to be surprised. I just contacted you because I thought you would change your number.¡± -What¡¯s your rtionship with Tae Ryong? ¡°Does it matter?¡± -How much do you know? ¡°I don¡¯t have to tell you that either.¡± -Then there¡¯s no deal between us. ¡°That¡¯s what you say to someone who wants to deal with you.¡± Danaka¡¯s breathing became deeper as Yoo-hyun¡¯s voice continued. He felt his anxiety through the phone. -¡­Why did you call me? ¡°Don¡¯t you need to know the changing number? Leave it here before you change it.¡± -¡­ Yoo-hyun read his thoughts in the silence. Danaka was a person who moved only for profit. And the source of his profit was trust with his customers. But his deal was suddenly broken. In this situation, what was his choice? There was no other way than cutting off his tail boldly. And when cutting off his tail, it was an unwritten rule in this industry to cut it off at once. Yoo-hyun knew it was obvious, so he tried to hang up the phone. ¡°See you next time.¡± -Wait, Steve. Just one question. ¡°No. You can only ask questions when I allow you.¡± Click. Yoo-hyun left only his words and pressed the end call button. Of course, he immediately took out the battery. In the process, Yoo-hyun suddenly felt a d¨¦j¨¤ vu. -In the end, Tae Ryong ruined all the deals. I see. I¡¯ll contact you againter. In the past, when Lee Tae Ryong, his former boss, tried to abandon him. He also talked to Danaka then. Of course, the situation was different, but the purpose was the same. And the result would be the same too. ¡°Let¡¯s finish this soon.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips curled up slightly. Of course, he wasn¡¯t going to let Danaka go either. ¡°I¡¯ll send you straight to hell.¡± Lee Tae Ryong¡¯s scenario of going to the edge of the cliff was already set. The first step was that his mistake was revealed to other Han Kyung Hwe members who were connected with Danaka quickly. The second step was that Han Kyung Hwe members kicked him out. In other words, his ending was losing everything by being abandoned by Han Kyung Hwe. There was almost no chance for him, who was the weakest in Han Kyung Hwe, to survive. It was like that in the past, and Yoo-hyun thought it would be like that this time too. And he could see the result as soon as tomorrow. But then, An unexpected scenario intervened. The next morning, For some reason, Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression was not very bright when he came to work at thepany. Maybe because of that, Kim Sun Dong, who had worked hard all night,forted Yoo-hyun instead. ¡°Yoo-hyun, do you have any worries?¡± ¡°No. Oh, here.¡± Yoo-hyun took out an energy drink from his bag and handed it to him. Kim Sun Dong blinked his eyes at that. ¡°You gave me onest time too.¡± ¡°You¡¯re working hard for the demo.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not the only one¡­¡± ¡°Thanks to you, everything is going well. You also came up with a lot of patent ideas while you were busy. Everyone is grateful.¡± ¡°Th-thank you. I should buy you something¡­¡± Kim Sun Dong nodded his head awkwardly with his unique tone of voice. Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and replied. ¡°Buy me a meal next time.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll definitely buy you one.¡± Kim Sun Dong showed a determined look and Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up. Things were going well like this. Thanks to Kim Sun Dong and other staff who did more than their roles, But why did he feel bitter? Yoo-hyun was lost in thought as he sat down. Then, Buzz buzz. A buzz spread around the circuit 3 team members. Soon after, Lee Jin Mok, who heard the rumor, came to Yoo-hyun and made a fuss. ¡°Yoo-hyun, big news, big news.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s Lee Tae Ryong, the executive. Well, he was assaultedst night¡­¡± ¡°I see.¡± Lee Jin Mok, who was babbling, stopped at Yoo-hyun¡¯s perfunctory answer. He then asked with a puzzled expression. ¡°Hey, are you close with Lee Tae Ryong?¡± ¡°Of course not.¡± ¡°Then aren¡¯t you surprised?¡± ¡°I¡¯m surprised. And bitter.¡± ¡°Bitter? Why?¡± ¡°Just because.¡± Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t answer his question. Chapter 271: Chapter 271: Chapter 271 Yoo-hyun recalled the message he had received from Nam Jong Boo yesterday. -Somepany employee asked me to lend him some thugs. He said he wanted to beat you up. I know this is another trap you set up. Yoo-hyun had called Nam Jong Boo and learned the absurd situation that had happened. Last night, when Yoo-hyun had ignored countless calls from Lee Tae Ryong, the director. Cornered, Lee Tae Ryong had lost his mind and sought out Nam Jong Boo. He even had the audacity to ask him for a favor. From Nam Jong Boo¡¯s perspective, it was like a paper owner asking for a favor from a paper tiger. Nam Jong Boo was not the type to let that slide. -So I beat him up. I¡¯ll show you the evidence photos. Don¡¯t provoke me with such tricks. Got it? As he growled on the phone, Nam Jong Boo had used his bodyguards to beat up Lee Tae Ryong mercilessly. He even sent Yoo-hyun the evidence photos as if he was proud of it. Yoo-hyun was thinking of Lee Tae Ryong¡¯s swollen face when Lee Jin Mok, the team leader, spoke. ¡°Anyway, he¡¯s in the hospital now. They say everyone in Team 3 has to go visit him.¡± ¡°Did he get hurt that badly? Do we have to visit him?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. I heard he¡¯s very strict about attendance.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yoo-hyun asked and Lee Jin Mok nodded. ¡°Yeah. So I guess all the staff in charge of Team 3 arepeting to go first.¡± ¡°That¡¯s unfortunate.¡± Yoo-hyun casually expressed his feelings and Lee Jin Mok asked curiously. ¡°Why is that?¡± ¡°Nothing.¡± ¡°Kid, you¡¯re weird today.¡± Lee Jin Mok shook his head and returned to his seat. Yoo-hyun felt sorry for not Lee Tae Ryong, but the staff who had to visit him during work hours. Why? Because they would soon find out that they had wasted their time. That day, as the end of work approached, a huge rumor swept through the Ulsan factory. While Yoo-hyun was going to the bathroom, he heard whispers from all directions. ¡°Lee Tae Ryong messed up big time in the home appliance division¡­¡± ¡°He took a lot of bribes from the suppliers, right?¡± ¡°They say he leaked secrets to a Japanesepany too.¡± They were all talking about Lee Tae Ryong. There was no reason for such a big rumor to circte about someone who had just joined the LCD division. It was as if someone had deliberately spread it. It wasn¡¯t just bad rumors either. Inside the bathroom, among the snickers of the crowd, Lee Tae Ryong¡¯s current situation was revealed. ¡°The ethicsmittee went to the hospital right away after hearing about Lee Tae Ryong.¡± ¡°Wow. Already? They came out as soon as the rumor spread.¡± ¡°Yeah. That means there¡¯s something worse than the rumor.¡± People who had nothing to do with Lee Tae Ryongmented his fate. ¡°Lee Tae Ryong is done for.¡± ¡°He got beaten up by thugs and punished by the ethicsmittee. He¡¯s pretty unlucky.¡± ¡°What can you do? He brought it upon himself, right?¡± Others¡¯ stories were always light-hearted. This was Lee Tae Ryong¡¯s end. It was more miserable than hisst time, but it didn¡¯t make much difference in the end. He lost everything he had built up in one breath. And it was by the Han Kyung Hwe members he had followed so eagerly. No one but Yoo-hyun knew the behind-the-scenes story. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun washed his hands with a grim expression on his face at the sink. He used a lot of water, but he still felt uneasy. It was the same when he wiped it with a tissue. Yoo-hyun faced himself in the mirror. His eyes looked like he knew why. ¡°It¡¯s just one guy I finished off.¡± A very small murmur came out of Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth that no one could hear. At that moment, on the 18th floor of Han Sung Tower, in the office of the home appliance division director. Some of the core members of Han Kyung Hwe were gathered there. A man with small sses spoke to Shin Chun Shik, the vice president who was sitting in the seat of honor. ¡°Vice president, we¡¯ve taken care of Lee Tae Ryong cleanly.¡± ¡°Good. There won¡¯t be any troubleter, right?¡± ¡°No. He didn¡¯t have anything to say since Danaka was involved too.¡± ¡°Woo executive director, how did Lim Jun Pyo react?¡± ¡°He fired Lee Tae Ryong as soon as he heard the rumor.¡± Woo Chang Bum, the executive director with small sses, answered quickly and Shin Chun Shik tilted his head. ¡°That¡¯s surprising. That softie¡­¡± ¡°Maybe he felt guilty for leaking information.¡± ¡°I guess so.¡± Shin Chun Shik nodded his head when it happened. A man with snow-white hairbed neatly to the side spoke. ¡°Vice president, we need to pay attention to the LCD division.¡± ¡°Yoon executive director, why do you think so?¡± ¡°Lee Tae Ryong is not a weak person. He got excited this time because¡­¡± Yoon Joo Tak, the executive director with snow-white hair, tried to exin, but Shin Chun Shik¡¯s expression hardened. ¡°Don¡¯t bring up that trash talk.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Yoon Joo Tak¡¯s heart sank and he clenched his eyes. But his expression still showed doubt. While Han Kyung Hwe was meeting, there was movement on the other side of the globe. In the strategic marketing office of Han Sung Center¡¯s American branch in the United States. There, Shin Kyung Wook, the director, was on the phone. -Lee Tae Ryong¡¯s case is¡­ Yeo Tae Shik, the executive director, exined the situation involving Lee Tae Ryong and others. ¡°You¡¯ve done a great job, Yeo executive director.¡± -No. It was all ording to Yoo-hyun¡¯s n. ¡°I can¡¯t believe it.¡± -Me neither. I didn¡¯t expect things to go this smoothly. Shin Kyung Wook was as surprised as Yeo Tae Shik. The result Yoo-hyun had made was more than he had expected. Praise came out of Shin Kyung Wook¡¯s mouth naturally. ¡°He¡¯s amazing. What¡¯s his next n?¡± -Shin director said he has something better in mind. ¡°Haha. I¡¯m already having a headache because of that. Shin Kyung Wook, the director,ughed heartily and exchanged a few more words before hanging up the phone. In front of him was an email from Yoo-hyun. He read the contents carefully and chuckled. ¡°Yoo-hyun, what do you want from me?¡± The hot rumor about Lee Tae Ryong quickly died down as if nothing had happened. The person in question was nowhere to be seen, and his office waspletely empty. There was no one who cared enough about his story in such a situation. Everyone just shrugged it off. There was one person who was in a vague position. It was the secretary of Team 3. She had nothing to do and was bored, so she sent a message to Ju Yoon Ha, the secretary of Team 4. -Sis, I¡¯m so bored. I have no work at all. -Take a break. Ko Jun Ho director will being soon. -What? Really? What do I do? He¡¯s so scary. -He¡¯s been busy with the Apple demotely, so he¡¯s a bit better. It was as Ju Yoon Ha had said. Not long after, Ko Jun Ho director took over Team 3 as well. Team 3 also had a lot of work piled up. He received reports from the team leaders of Team 3 and snapped. ¡°Damn. Lee Tae Ryong, this bastard, did such a poor job.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll sort it out right away.¡± Ham Jong Gil, the senior team leader of Circuit Team 3, answered when Ko Jun Ho director shook his head. ¡°That¡¯s enough. From today on, report to me every evening at 8 o¡¯clock.¡± ¡°¡­Yes. I understand.¡± ¡°I have to clear the obstacles before the next persones.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The team leaders shuddered at Ko Jun Ho director¡¯s muttering. They knew they had opened the gates of hell. Ko Jun Ho director taking over Team 3 had a positive effect on the prototype team. Lee Jin Mok, the team leader who was touching the mockup in the inspection room, sighed with relief. ¡°I feel sorry for Team 3, but it¡¯s so nice not to see him.¡± ¡°Why? He didn¡¯t say anything to you, did he?¡± Yoo-hyun asked and he shook his head. ¡°He¡¯s just very oppressive just by being there. You wouldn¡¯t know, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°I feel oppressed too.¡± Then Jung In Wook, the manager, popped his head between them. ¡°You¡¯re still talking nonsense.¡± ¡°Why is that nonsense?¡± ¡°How can such a guy care about the Apple demo when he goes to reserve training?¡± Jung In Wook asked and Yoo-hyun answered firmly. ¡°If I postpone it now, it will be overnight training. Of course I have to go.¡± ¡°The situation is desperate.¡± ¡°You guys are doing fine without me. I haven¡¯t done anything these days.¡± ¡°We need you in our team.¡± Yoo-hyun replied to Jung In Wook¡¯s insistence and looked him in the eye. ¡°Then I¡¯ll move my seat. Right next to you, Manager Jung.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t listen to a word I say. Go ahead. And don¡¯te back.¡± Jung In Wook panicked when Maeng Ki Yong, the senior engineer, joined in with a smile. ¡°Yoo-hyun, I¡¯ll switch seats with you.¡± ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll move right away.¡± Yoo-hyun answered and Jung In Wook pped his forehead while the staff in the inspection roomughed. ¡°Ugh.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± The atmosphere was definitely livelier than before. ¡°Sigh. This guy¡­¡± On the other hand, Jung In Wook¡¯s sigh deepened. A few dayster, Lim Jun Pyo, the vice president, visited Ulsan Factory 4 in the morning. It was when Ko Jun Ho director had finished his report in the office of Team 4. Lim Jun Pyo asked casually. ¡°How is Yoo-hyun doing?¡± ¡°Yes. Of course. He¡¯s been very helpful in this project too¡­¡± ¡°Good. You¡¯re taking good care of him.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Ko Jun Ho director blushed at Lim Jun Pyo¡¯s unexpectedpliment. He had scored a big point with an appropriate exnation. Then Lim Jun Pyo casually said what he wanted. ¡°I want to see him once.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll contact him right away.¡± Ko Jun Ho director spat out an excited voice and picked up his phone. A momentter, his face twisted. He came back to his seat and cautiously said. ¡°Well, vice president, actually¡­¡± ¡°Reserve training? Huh. At this crucial time¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s only three days ofmuting. Should I tell him toe back now?¡± Lim Jun Pyo shook his head at Ko Jun Ho director¡¯s question. ¡°No. I was going toe down again anyway.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll take care of it next time.¡± Lim Jun Pyo wasing down again to meet a mere employee? That meant he had a huge power behind him. Ko Jun Ho director smiled inwardly, seizing the opportunity. At that moment. Yoo-hyun was on a small mountain behind Ulsan Factory 2. There were a lot of men in military uniforms in this ce, which was a training ground for reservists. They wore the same uniform, but they looked different. Some had their shirts tucked in their waist and showed their skin, some had one leg up to their knee, and some had their helmets upside down on their messy hair. There were all kinds of people. ¡°Please wear yourbat uniform and helmet properly.¡± The instructors who shouted loudly at the entrance looked pitiful. Chapter 272: Chapter 272: Chapter 272 It was not the only thing. The sergeant who was helping with the identity verification process of the man standing right in front of Yoo-hyun said. ¡°You can¡¯t wear sneakers.¡± ¡°I told you my leg hurts.¡± The man who came wearing sneakers instead ofbat boots argued with a frown. The sergeant shook his head firmly. ¡°Thene back next time.¡± ¡°I¡¯m an employee of Ilseong. I¡¯ll file aint if you do this.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care if you¡¯re from Ilseong or Hanseong. It¡¯s not allowed.¡± ¡°Ah, really, I¡¯m telling you to do it.¡± Yoo-hyun spat out a sneer as he watched the quarrel in front of him. ¡°There are so many idiots.¡± It was the first time Yoo-hyun had received training as a reserve soldier in Ulsan. He thought the atmosphere would be better since it was a ce where local workers were, but it was not. It was more of a mess. Anyway, Yoo-hyun was nning to stay quiet and leave. He ignored the noise around him and reminded himself of the proverb that said to be careful of falling leaves. Yoo-hyun finished his identity verification and received a meal ticket, a number tag, and a unit mark. ¡°There is a barracks upstairs. You can rest there until the broadcastes out.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun thanked the soldier¡¯s guidance and went up the stairs. He passed by the reserve soldiers scattered around and came to the front of the barracks. A familiar voice caught Yoo-hyun. ¡°Oh? Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Tae Kyung.¡± He turned his head and saw Lim Tae Kyung, his colleague from Circuit 3 Team, wearing a military uniform. He was rtively normalpared to other reserve soldiers. Lim Tae Kyung smiled broadly and expressed his joy. ¡°Haha. Yoo-hyun, you came this time too.¡± ¡°Of course. If I postpone it this time, I have to go to Dongmicham.¡± ¡°Right. That¡¯s why I came here even though I¡¯m busy. I hate staying overnight training to death.¡± As Lim Tae Kyung said, reserve soldier training for workers was possible tomute. But in the past, Yoo-hyun postponed his training and ended up going to stay overnight training. He was afraid that it would affect his personnel evaluation and made a foolish move. He didn¡¯t want to do that anymore. That feeling was expressed naturally. ¡°I can¡¯t do that either.¡± ¡°Haha. Is there anyone else you came with?¡± ¡°What do you mean? I just came quietly.¡± Yoo-hyun answered and Lim Tae Kyung tried to meddle. ¡°Really? Wait a minute. I¡¯ll talk to my team leader.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯m going to stay quiet and leave.¡± He was d to see him, but he didn¡¯t want to join another team. There was no point in joining Circuit 3 Team members. Lim Tae Kyung seemed to understand Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind and nodded his head. ¡°Okay. Contact me if you¡¯re boredter.¡± ¡°Okay. Take care of yourself during training.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, you too go out safely.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Yoo-hyun lightly greeted him and entered the barracks. There were yellow mats on both sides of the container building. On the wall side, there were wooden old-fashioned lockers, and in front of them, reserve soldiers inbat uniforms were lying down. Above their heads, summer nkets with defense patterns were folded. A snort came out of Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth as he saw them. ¡°Howe the military doesn¡¯t change?¡± At the same time, memories of his military days shed by like a zoetrope. It was amazing that this memory remained vivid as if it was engraved on his bones. Even after 20 years had passed. He recalled the old memories that he didn¡¯t want to remember while walking. He passed by the crowded 1st barracks and entered the 2nd barracks. It was also the same scenery here. Only there were fewer people. Yoo-hyun put down his helmet at the ce that matched the number he received. He understood why the reserve soldiers lying down felt so relieved. If he sat here, he would definitely want to lie down too. For some reason, he didn¡¯t want to take off his heavybat boots. It was too annoying to put them on again. It was then when Yoo-hyun was lying down. Thud. A helmet fell next to him with a thud sound Then a man sat down in front of him That moment Yoo-hyun sat up straight The man said to Yoo-hyun ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I meant to put it down gently¡­¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s okay.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand and looked at the name on the man¡¯s chest. It was definitely the name Yoo-hyun remembered. He wore sses and looked much younger than before, but his sad eyes were still the same. Yoo-hyun was very d to see him. But he couldn¡¯t ask him about his personal information right away. The only time to ask each other about it was when they were training together casually, eating lunch quickly, and having a frozen snack at the store. Then they would exchange contacts when they were about to go home. That was the course of reserve soldier training. Of course, they would never meet again, but anyway. So Yoo-hyun asked him the most harmless question. ¡°Are you from the 6th Corps?¡± ¡°Ah, yes.¡± ¡°The one in Pocheon?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Haha. I know that ce a little bit.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun tried to make a friendly conversation, but Hyun Jin Gun¡¯s expression didn¡¯t look veryfortable. He didn¡¯t seem to get along well with people even now. Yoo-hyun wondered if he should get closer to him, but he stopped for now. He had plenty of time to stick with him since he was the next number. While Yoo-hyun was lying down, Hyun Jin Gun kept writing something in his notebook. Yoo-hyun looked at his back and remembered the past. It was when Yoo-hyun was in the mobile business strategy room. At that time, Hyun Jin Gun was the president of JK Communication. He was called a genius engineer and developed amunication chip that surpassed the existing limits and attracted attention from all over the world. He received supply requests from all over the world, but he chose Hanseong Electronics. He kicked away billions of won by himself. Thanks to him, Yoo-hyun saved Hanseong¡¯s dying smartphone. He was able to get promoted faster because of his contribution. -It¡¯s just paying back what I owe you. That was what Hyun Jin Gun said when Yoo-hyun asked him why he helped him. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t understand what he meant at all. He didn¡¯t get an answer even when he asked. He wanted to have a conversation with him over a cup of tea, but Hyun Jin Gun didn¡¯t even give him a chance. Rather, he disappeared from his sight. After that Hyun Jin Gun, who disappeared like the wind, appeared as a Google executive. He also started a new startup in the US It was a hit and he became a star overnight Later, he came back to Korea and changed the startup environment from the ground up He did what politicians couldn¡¯t do as a businessman In a word, he was an amazing person. Yoo-hyun was always curious and admiring of Hyunjin, who was such a genius. That genius was right in front of him. He used to be someone who was hard to talk to, but now he was wearing the same uniform. He could talk to him anytime he wanted. Why did he do that back then? Yoo-hyun wanted to know more about Hyunjin. He wanted to be friends with him, and if possible, to be with him. He had never been so greedy for a person before. In the morning, during the mental education session in the auditorium, Yoo-hyun sat next to Hyunjin. Even on the hard wooden chair, he had a piece of paper in his hand. -This video was produced tomemorate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the reserve forces, and to enhance the pride and¡­ Even while the video was ying, he kept writing something. There were equations, notes, and drawings. Since he had been sitting next to him all along, Yoo-hyun started a conversation with him quite naturally. ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t like being idle.¡± ¡°Do you like drawing?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just something I do. Time is rtive, so it flows faster if you stay still.¡± ¡°I see.¡± He was indeed an owner of extraordinary thoughts. Yoo-hyun nodded his head and agreed with him. It was a basic rule of conversation to match the other person¡¯s interests. ¡°So you mean time flows slower if you move?¡± ¡°Yes. Time depends on the direction of entropy increase¡­¡± ¡°Oh.¡± ¡± And the starting point goes back to the Big Bang¡­¡± As he listened to his words, Yoo-hyun decided to give up on the basics for the first time. This had nothing to do with his 20 years ofpany experience. Instead, Yoo-hyun tried to imitate his actions. Mirroring was also a very effective way to attract the other person¡¯s attention. ¡°Can you tear me a piece of paper?¡± ¡°Tearing paper is also a direction of entropy increase.¡± ¡°Yes. Please do that for me.¡± ¡°Wait a minute.¡± Yoo-hyun managed to get a piece of paper from him. Meanwhile, the video viewing ended. Soon after, a retired colonel took the stage and gave a lecture. -I believe that our country has been able to endure until now because of our reserve forces¡­ He must have been a person who once ruled the world, but now he was just an old man. The reserve soldiers who sat on the long wooden chairs nodded off. The soldiers who stood in between woke them up. ¡°Please get up.¡± ¡°Oh,e on, let me sleep.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t do that, sir.¡± It was aedy that happened everywhere. During that time, Yoo-hyun drew a picture on his paper. He had given up on following Hyunjin from the beginning. He couldn¡¯t tell what he was expressing even when he peeked at it. At some point, Yoo-hyun¡¯s paper captured the scene of the auditorium. He drew it roughly, but it had a good sense of atmosphere. The highlight was the expression of the colonel who stood on the stage. Hyunjin, who had been ncing at Yoo-hyun¡¯s drawing, suddenly burst intoughter. ¡°Puhahaha.¡± Then, a soldier behind him came over and said, ¡°Sir, please be quiet.¡± ¡°Oh, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Hyunjin apologized and covered his mouth with his hand while shaking his shoulders. Yoo-hyun had no idea why. He blinked his eyes and asked, ¡°Why? Is it weird?¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s just that your nostrils are so square.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He was a friend who had a strange sense of humor. Was it because of the drawing? Yoo-hyun got closer to Hyunjin. Now they talked while walking. ¡°The course starts with shooting¡­¡± ¡°In my unit, PRI is¡­¡± Of course, it was all about training and military stuff, but at least he took the first step well. That showed how careful Yoo-hyun was with Hyunjin. It was because he remembered how he had been rejected every time he tried to talk to him in the past. He showed great kindness to Yoo-hyun, but he didn¡¯t want to talk to him. It still didn¡¯t make sense to him. At PRI school, an instructor gave instructions for training. ¡°You all know how to take different shooting positions ording to distance, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Okay, when I give you a signal, you will change your position ordingly. The louder your voice is, the faster we can finish this training.¡± ¡°Yesss.¡± The instructor raised his voice at the dragging answers of the trainees. ¡°Starting from those who are ready, 250 meters away.¡± ¡°Lie down and shoot.¡± The reserve soldiers took their positions vaguely. Hyunjin was not much different either. But when there was an assistant soldier around, things changed. It was when they had to put a stone on the gun and take a shooting position. ¡°Sirs, we will do a firing training with a stone on top of the gun.¡± ¡°Why do we have to do this? It¡¯s annoying.¡± The trainees waved their hands at the assistant¡¯s words. ¡°I¡¯ll let you rest sooner if you do well.¡± ¡°Hey, you do it.¡± The other reserve soldiers looked down on the assistant and treated him lightly. But not Hyunjin. ¡°Lock the bolt. Load one bullet. Single shot.¡± He took his position and repeated themands as in the FM. ¡°Fire.¡± Tic. Of course, the stone fell off because he shook, but he still looked serious. Chapter 273: Chapter 273: Chapter 273 Yoo-hyun looked at him with a puzzled expression. It was the same when they practiced disassembling and assembling firearms. ck. ck. ck. ck. Everyone else was doing it casually, just stamping their papers, but Hyunjin did it exactly ording to the FM. He was so diligent that even the instructor tried to stop him. ¡°Senior, you don¡¯t have to work so hard.¡± ¡°No, I have to.¡± He used honorifics to the soldiers and worked hard. But he wasn¡¯t good at it. He seemed to know the theory well, but his hands were clumsy. ¡°If you twist the barrel angle by about 14 degrees and insert it¡­¡± Yoo-hyun, who had already finished, reached out to him, who was struggling. ¡°You have to put this part in and turn it.¡± ¡°Oh, right. Thank you.¡± Hyunjin thanked Yoo-hyun with an awkward expression. Yoo-hyun felt strange at his simple gratitude. It was because he kept seeing his past self in him. Hyunjin, who received a lunch box and had lunch, brought up his story for the first time. ¡°I¡¯m working at Ilseong right now¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re working at Ilseong? Are you an engineer in themunication parts field?¡± ¡°How did you know?¡± ¡°Just a guess. You said your military specialty wasmunication earlier.¡± Yoo-hyun guessed and Hyunjinughed. He had a sense of humor in such unexpected ces. ¡°Hahaha. What does that have to do with anything?¡± ¡°It¡¯s kind of rted. You said you had a hard time because of a crazy senior in the unit, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you have the same problem at yourpany?¡± ¡°Now that you mention it, I do. Maybe it¡¯s because I¡¯m naive.¡± Yoo-hyun had never heard his story directly, nor had he seen his interview. That¡¯s how much Hyunjin didn¡¯t reveal himself. But his colleagues had talked about him in interviews. He was a respectable leader. So Yoo-hyun could say more confidently. ¡°No, it¡¯s just bad luck.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sure of it. I have a good sense of people.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± Hyunjinughed heartily as Yoo-hyun spoke casually. They finished their lunch and went around the individual training ground on the mountain. They had to take theoretical sses on individualbat, first aid, chemical defense, etc. at the 16 courses there. They all had to stamp their papers to pass, so people followed withoutining. The ces where the military officers were instructors were unusually quiet. The problem was the ces where the soldier assistants taught directly. ¡°Seniors, hello. This assistant is¡­¡± ¡°Hey, just do it already.¡± There was inevitably bullying by the reservists there. The reservists¡¯ typical arrogance was also there. Every time that happened, Hyunjin flinched. Yoo-hyun asked him next to him. ¡°Do you want me to say something?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s all like that. What can I do?¡± Hyunjin shook his head, but he looked ufortable. Yoo-hyun took him in his eyes. The next course was a little higher up. They arrived at the first aid training ground where the assistants taught. ¡°We¡¯ll take a 10-minute break. Please keep your uniforms on even during the break.¡± ¡°What bullshit.¡± The reservists snorted at the assistant¡¯s words. Rifles and bulletproof helmets rolled on the floor. Hyunjin followed the assistant¡¯s words as always. Yoo-hyun smiled and said with a consistent attitude. ¡°I¡¯ll go to the bathroom for a bit.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll save your spot.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± It was when Yoo-hyun came back from the bathroom. Buzzing. Despite being break time, people were gathered at the training ground. ¡°Ugh.¡± The assistant was rolling on the floor holding his stomach. It was a bad atmosphere and Yoo-hyun quickly looked around. Two men were facing each other among the crowd of people. ¡°Cough, cough.¡± ¡°Who are you to butt in?¡± Yoo-hyun pushed through the crowd and went inside. Then he saw a man with a shaved head holding someone by the cor. He was a thug with a shoddy tattoo and a knife scar on his face. Then he heard a familiar voice coughing. ¡°But still, you shouldn¡¯t hit an assistant.¡± ¡°Shut up. Who are you to lecture me? Get lost.¡± Hyunjin was being threatened with his cor grabbed. It was a situation where he could be scared, but Hyunjin stood up to the thug until the end. There was no one to stop them. They might have thought it was none of their business or they might have been intimidated by the thug. But Yoo-hyun wasn¡¯t like that. ¡°What are you doing?¡± He clenched his teeth and ran toward the thug. Thud. Thwack. Before the surprised people could open their mouths, Yoo-hyun flew. ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Uh, uh¡­¡± Then he turned his body and kicked the thug in the face. The bottom of Yoo-hyun¡¯sbat boots grazed the thug¡¯s face and hit the tree next to him. Crack. Boom. A loud noise rang out and pine cones and needles fell. The thick tree swayed greatly. It was obviously not a joke power. People¡¯s faces were filled with shock. ¡°¡­¡± The thug felt the threat of death for a moment. He turned his head with a trembling expression and saw a dent in the middle of the tree. Gulp. He swallowed his saliva and the man who hit the tree, Yoo-hyun, said with a smirk. ¡°Oh, I missed.¡± ¡°Wha, what¡­¡± The thug was furious because there were people around him. ¡°Let go of your hand.¡± ¡°You bastard.¡± He even clenched his fist. But that was only for a moment. ¡°Come on, try me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and approached him, and the thug unknowingly let go of his hand. ¡°Let¡¯s be quiet. Or your face will be like that tree.¡± Thump. Yoo-hyun took another step and threatened him. ¡°Huh, don¡¯t you answer?¡± ¡°Yes¡­¡± The thug¡¯s body shrank involuntarily. It was a pathetic sight. Then, Hyunjin, who was freed, tended to the fallen assistant. He was a consistent friend in one thing. A momentter. A military officer came after receiving a radio call. Hyunjin stepped forward and spoke on behalf of the assistant. ¡°What happened was¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s not true¡­¡± The thug snapped, but Yoo-hyun gave him a fierce look. ¡°Shut up, you bastard.¡± The other reservists also testified, so the thug had no way out. His uniform was already defective. In the end, the thug was dragged away by the officer. After the situation was settled, the assistant came over and thanked Yoo-hyun. ¡°Thank you, senior.¡± ¡°You should thank him.¡± Yoo-hyun pointed with his hand, and the assistant bowed deeply to Hyunjin. ¡°Thank you. Thank you very much.¡± ¡°You did well.¡± Hyunjin held the assistant¡¯s hand with a warm smile. That¡¯s how the incident ended. It was after the reservist training that day. Hyunjin said to Yoo-hyun. ¡°I wish I could do it with you tomorrow, but it¡¯s a shame.¡± ¡°Come tomorrow.¡± ¡°Haha. I really want toe.¡± Hyunjin¡¯s eyes were sincere. But he had alreadypleted his reservist training hours today. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t want to let him go either. He put his feelings in his smile and said. ¡°Then how about a drink tonight?¡± ¡°Sounds good.¡± Hyunjin agreed enthusiastically. That night. Yoo-hyun and Hyunjin faced each other at a beer house in Ulsan. ng. They cheered happily and drank beer. After one or two sses, they loosened up their tongues as they were the same age. They shared their worries and troubles. ¡°The truth is, no matter how much I work at thepany¡­¡± He was called a genius, but he was just a part in thepany. Yoo-hyun listened to his troubles and advised him. ¡°Jingun, that¡¯s because you¡¯re too talented.¡± ¡°What talent? Everyone is the same when they enter thepany.¡± ¡°No way. I guarantee it.¡± Yoo-hyun held out his ss and Hyunjin smiled. He was doing what he had always wanted to do in a roundabout way now. It was a strange feeling. They chatted like that until Hyunjin brought up something more personal. Not his story, but his brother¡¯s story. ¡°I have a brother¡­¡± ¡°Yeah? He went to the army with that body?¡± Yoo-hyun showed a surprised reaction, and Hyunjin gave a bitter smile. ¡°Yeah. He must have beenplexed by his weak body. He insisted on going to the army even after taking a re-examination. I couldn¡¯t stop him.¡± ¡°So you were nice to the soldiers?¡± ¡°I thought of my brother.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded as he listened to Hyunjin¡¯s words. He could tell how much he cared for his brother. Then he asked casually without thinking much. ¡°Which unit is your brother in?¡± ¡°The 17th Division.¡± ¡°Oh, the Lightning Division?¡± ¡°Yeah, that¡¯s right.¡± Suddenly, Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyebrows narrowed. A vague memory from a long time ago came up. -We have selected additional personnel for the Hansung Humanitarian Award to improve our group¡¯s image this time. Yoo-hyun, who was in the group strategy room, personally selected the personnel for the Hansung Humanitarian Award. At that time, Yoo-hyun picked mainly people who were making issues on the inte. One of them was a military explosion victim. Hyunjinsu. He had burns all over his body and lost his legs. He was falsely used of causing the ident. He fought with the military for a long time and finally proved his innocence. It wasn¡¯t his fault that he caused the ident. It was entirely due to the negligence of the ammunition depot officer in charge. Rather, he threw himself toward the explosives to protect his juniors who were about to be discharged. But the military didn¡¯t admit that fact and there was nopensation for any damage either. This unfair incident became a big issue on the inte. Yoo-hyun was next to him when he received the Hansung Humanitarian Award in a wheelchair. He had no memory of seeing Hyunjinsu after that. That was several years before he met Hyunjin. -It¡¯s just paying back what I owe you. Yoo-hyun finally understood what Hyunjin meant by his short words. Chapter 274: Chapter 274: Chapter 274 It was only now, after nearly 30 years, that the true meaning of those words seeped into Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart. Hyunjin Gun asked him, who was staring nkly. ¡°Yoo-hyun, what¡¯s wrong? Is something bothering you?¡± ¡°Jingun.¡± ¡°Why are you so serious?¡± ¡°My brother is almost done with his military service, right?¡± ¡°Yeah. He doesn¡¯t have much time left.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded as if he had made up his mind after hearing Hyunjin Gun¡¯s answer. It would be toote once things happened. It was only natural to stop it if he could. Just like Hyunjin Gun had paid off his debt in his own way, Yoo-hyun had the same intention. He spoke to Hyunjin Gun with a serious look in his eyes. ¡°Hey, this might sound crazy, but listen¡­¡± ¡°What?¡± Hyunjin Gun widened his eyes as he heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s exnation. Regardless, Yoo-hyun spoke earnestly. ¡°Just trust me and do it once. It¡¯s a win-win situation anyway.¡± ¡°Alright, I got it.¡± And he pleaded until Hyunjin Gun nodded his head. The second and third day of the reserve training went smoothly. Yoo-hyunpleted the training by hiding his body as much as possible, following the proverb that even falling leaves should be careful. That¡¯s when he returned to thepany. From the morning, Go Junho, the senior manager, visited the pre-production team¡¯s office. His gentle voice rang out in front of the tense team members. ¡°Mr. Yoo-hyun, did you finish your reserve training well?¡± ¡°Yes. Thanks to your care, I did well.¡± ¡°Hahaha. Good. You did a good job.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun was bewildered by the unexpectedpliment. He was kind to Yoo-hyun, but not to this extent. Even if he cared, there was no reason for him toe to the office from the morning and praise him. Then, Go Junho, the senior manager, hinted at something. ¡°Mr. Yoo-hyun, the business director ising today¡­¡± ¡°Oh, did he want to have a meeting with me?¡± Yoo-hyun guessed and Go Junho spoke cheerfully. ¡°As expected. I thought you would have been contacted separately.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Go Junho was smiling brightly. He seemed to have misunderstood something greatly. That afternoon. Yoo-hyun stopped by the business director¡¯s office at the Ulsan factory 1 nt. Im Junpyo, the vice president, who got up from his seat, greeted Yoo-hyun with a chuckle. ¡°Nice to see you. We met before, right?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s been a while.¡± Yoo-hyun shook hands with him and sat down. Im Junpyo scanned Yoo-hyun with a strange look in his eyes. He opened his mouth after a brief pause. ¡°I heard from Ye Vice President.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°You put a lot of effort into this project.¡± It was a word that implied many meanings. Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and shifted the credit to the team. ¡°The team members put more effort into it.¡± ¡°Haha. As I heard, you are very polite.¡± The actions that Yoo-hyun took while on dispatch were somewhat distant from politeness. Since there was no need to exin a misunderstanding that worked in his favor, Yoo-hyun bowed his head for now. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m grateful. You ran around barefoot for thepany.¡± ¡°I just did my job.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Im Junpyo smiled meaningfully at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. He knew everything but didn¡¯t reveal his intentions like a fox. He waited for a while and then Yoo-hyun opened his mouth first. ¡°I¡¯m sure you¡¯re curious about Apple¡¯s factory investment.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. That¡¯s probably the most important thing.¡± It was the most important thing for Im Junpyo, who was not someone else. His next year depended on this result. That was why he looked for Yoo-hyun after hearing Ye Taesik¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun nodded for now. ¡°The decision will be made at this demo.¡± ¡°In our favor?¡± ¡°Yes. Of course.¡± ¡°I heard you¡¯ve been right about everything so far. This time too?¡± ¡°There¡¯s a high possibility of that.¡± ¡°Hahaha. As I heard, you¡¯re very straightforward.¡± Im Junpyoughed loudly as Yoo-hyun answered without hesitation. He had listened to Ye Taesik¡¯s exnation for a long time and watched Lee Taeryong¡¯s case as well. He couldn¡¯t see Yoo-hyun as a simple employee. Yoo-hyun took one more step forward here. ¡°But there¡¯s something you need to consider first.¡± ¡°What is it? Anything. Just say it.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll make sure the factory investment happens on the spot. But¡­¡± ¡°What? That could ruin the whole deal.¡± Im Junpyo was startled by Yoo-hyun¡¯s exnation. It was a reaction he had expected enough. For him, who was a contract executive, nothing more than factory investment mattered. But Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t intend to stop here. ¡°I hope you trust me.¡± ¡°Did you talk to Shin Senior Manager about this?¡± ¡°Yes. I did.¡± ¡°Huh¡­¡± To be precise, he hadn¡¯t said anything up to this point yet. But Shin Kyungwook, the senior manager, would have predicted it by reading the email Yoo-hyun sent. Im Junpyo, who was thinking hard, heard Yoo-hyun say. ¡°And there¡¯s one more thing.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll prepare the media for the demo.¡± ¡°Apple won¡¯t make a media announcement. They¡¯re not like that.¡± ¡°No. They will.¡± Im Junpyo snorted at Yoo-hyun¡¯s meaningful answer. Yoo-hyun looked him in the eye without avoiding his gaze. In front of his confident and strong eyes, Im Junpyo eventually nodded his head. ¡°I got it. Do it that way.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head deeply. Another news broke out with the Apple demo right around the corner. Since it was an unofficial demo, there was no mention of Hanseong¡¯s officials. The content of the report was filled with hearsay. But the attention was still there. It wasn¡¯t just about the number of views. There werepanies that paid attention to the meeting between Apple and Hanseong through this article. Sharp and Ilseong were the representatives. It was possible thanks to Lee Taeryong, the senior manager, who made the deal with a desperate attitude. To put an end to this situation? This Apple demo was important. With this atmosphere and Im Junpyo¡¯s support added, Kim Younggil and Yoo-hyun went to and from the Ulsan training center since a few days before the announcement. They rented a whole ssroom to prepare for the presentation. Kim Young-gil, the manager, disyed his presentation checklist on the screen. He had prepared questions for every scenario and situation. He could see how much effort he had put into it. Still, he felt uneasy and asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°It looks tooplicated when I list them like this.¡± ¡°I think you have too many questions on the list.¡± ¡°Maybe I should set specific goals by time and organize them ordingly?¡± ¡°That sounds like a good idea, don¡¯t you think?¡± Yoo-hyun agreed and Kim Young-gil immediately switched to work mode. It was his dozenth time repeating the process. But each time, he got closer to the perfect result. He looked very tired, but he persevered. Yoo-hyun smiled and quietly stepped out. He wanted to give him some time to sort things out. He got a coffee from the vending machine and went outside the training center. The hot summer had passed and a cool breeze was blowing. He sat on a bench and enjoyed the view. He felt more rxed than when he was in the office. It was easier to think about various things here. Ring. Ring. His phone rang. It was a call from the U.S. He had an idea who it was and answered cheerfully. ¡°Hello, Mr. Shin.¡± -I knew you would call me. ¡°Well, I was going to call you first, but I waited.¡± -Haha. You¡¯re still the same. After exchanging some pleasantries, Shin Kyung-wook, the executive, got to the point. -You invited John Norman, huh? You must be confident in your design. ¡°Yes. I¡¯m sure it will work.¡± -Well, then make good use of this opportunity. Philip Siller is alsoing down. ¡°Is that so?¡± -You sound like you expected that. ¡°I thought someone higher up woulde.¡± Yoo-hyun answered calmly and Shin Kyung-wook said something suggestive. -Or maybe you moved me to do that. ¡°Thank you for your consideration.¡± -No. All I did was put a dot on the picture you drew. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t know much about Apple¡¯s internal affairs either. But he knew that Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s smart response helped him get the picture he wanted. ¡°Aren¡¯t you being too modest?¡± -I realized it when I contacted Apple. They were already moving because of the media. ¡°That¡¯s because it was such a big issue.¡± -And it felt like you orchestrated that too. Shin Kyung-wook had a good sense of things. He read the big picture from afar. Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and asked. ¡°Do you think so?¡± -Haha. Honestly, I can¡¯t believe it. But that¡¯s the only exnation I can think of. ¡°Sometimes things happen that can¡¯t be exined.¡± -Then show me some unexinable results. Shin Kyung-wook challenged him and Yoo-hyun replied confidently. ¡°I¡¯ll probably see you in the U.S. soon.¡± -Really? You might need my help then. Shin Kyung-wook caught on right away. It was fun talking to him. ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll ask for your favor then.¡± Yoo-hyun hung up and smiled. The board was set in a way that he couldn¡¯t lose. He got up from his seat and went back to the ssroom. He saw Kim Young-gil practicing his presentation through a small window below. He didn¡¯t seem to take a break at all. He didn¡¯t know how to quit either. Squeak. Kim Young-gil stopped his presentation when Yoo-hyun entered and showed him the revised content on the screen. The structure of the report had changedpletely in a short time. ¡°This looks better now. What do you think?¡± ¡°It¡¯s perfect, don¡¯t you think?¡± ¡°It¡¯s easier to connect the points when I focus on the goals.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d to hear that.¡± Yoo-hyun brightened up and Kim Young-gil smiled faintly. He seemed more confident than before. He was different fromst time when he was dragged around by others. Now he started to use Yoo-hyun as a resource. ¡°There¡¯s one thing that bothers me though. The factory investment part¡­¡± ¡°In my opinion, that part¡­¡± Yoo-hyun actively gave his feedback as Kim Young-gil approached him. ¡°Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s too aggressive?¡± ¡°I think we have to be.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll write a scenario for that.¡± Kim Young-gil quickly caught Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He didn¡¯t just follow him blindly. He visualized the situation in his head. Yoo-hyun watched him and confirmed his thoughts. He had already broken out of his shell. All he had to do was spread his wings. This presentation would be the ce for that. That afternoon, Yoo-hyun called Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, to fit thest piece of the puzzle. -You might be able to interview Apple? Really? ¡°It¡¯s a possibility, you know.¡± -Wow. That¡¯s enough for me. I¡¯ll head to Ulsan right away. ¡°I appreciate it if you do.¡± -Of course. She was excited by the mere possibility. She trusted Yoo-hyun that much. Yoo-hyun also kept her on a leash. ¡°What are you talking about? You¡¯re helping me a lot.¡± -Hoho. I get it. I¡¯ll be on standby. Good luck with the demo. ¡°Thank you. Drive safely.¡± Yoo-hyun hung up and grinned. Chapter 275: Chapter 275: Chapter 275 They needed to strike a powerful blow in the already heated public opinion war. Reporter Oh Eun-bi was the one who would y that role. Now, everything was ready. Time passed and finally, it was the day of Apple¡¯s announcement. Jo Chan-young, the executive in charge of mobile sales and marketing, came to the Ulsan 4th factory in the morning. Kim Young-gil, the manager who was in charge of the presentation today, was with him. Inside the office of Go Jun-ho, the executive on the second floor of the 4th factory. Jo Chan-young, Yoo-hyun, and Kim Young-gil sat side by side across from Go Jun-ho. Go Jun-ho greeted Jo Chan-young. ¡°Jo, you look happy.¡± ¡°Of course I¡¯m happy. I came to see you.¡± ¡°Haha. This guy, he¡¯s still good at ttering.¡± While the two were chatting andughing, Yoo-hyun quietly asked Kim Young-gil, who was sitting next to him. ¡°Manager Kim, you don¡¯t look so bright.¡± ¡°You try riding in our executive¡¯s car for four hours.¡± ¡°You must have had a hard time.¡± Kim Young-gil strongly agreed with Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°Yeah. That¡¯s why our team leader couldn¡¯te even if he wanted to.¡± ¡°I can imagine.¡± ¡°Hehe. Right?¡± ¡°Yes. It couldn¡¯t be helped.¡± Could Kim Hyun-min endure Jo Chan-young¡¯s nagging for four hours? It was impossible for his personality. But it would have been fun to watch if they were together. Yoo-hyun chuckled as he imagined it. Jo Chan-young stretched his head toward Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun, if you have something funny to say, why don¡¯t you share it?¡± ¡°We were just discussing how to proceed with the presentation today.¡± Yoo-hyun answered promptly, and Go Jun-ho intervened with a chuckle. ¡°Haha. You¡¯re always too diligent.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun is doing well, isn¡¯t he?¡± Jo Chan-young asked Go Jun-ho subtly, surprised by his praise. Go Jun-ho answered without hesitation. ¡°Of course. He¡¯s doing well. He¡¯s very impressive.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°Not just impressive. In my opinion, this project wouldn¡¯t have happened without Yoo-hyun.¡± Maybe it was because of Lim Jun-pyo¡¯s influence, but Go Jun-ho was too over-the-top. It was so embarrassing that his face felt hot. Yoo-hyun bowed his head with an awkward expression. ¡°No, sir. It¡¯s thanks to the team members who did better than me.¡± ¡°No. You did really well.¡± He said no, but Go Jun-ho singled out Yoo-hyun. Jo Chan-young, who didn¡¯t know the situation behind it, was quite surprised by Go Jun-ho¡¯spliment. He nced at Yoo-hyun and recalled the time when he proposed the project. -I heard that the differentiation point that LCD can offerpared to OLED is resolution. I hope this project will proceed. It was Yoo-hyun who brought up the idea that he opposed by insisting on OLED. He went on a dispatch and saved the project from a crisis. He heard countless times from Kim Hyun-min about how he changed the advance product team and persuaded the business director. He was doubtful even when he saw and heard it. But listening to Go Jun-ho¡¯s words, it was all true. He did what was hard to do even as an executive as an employee. He had no Joice but to say that he was amazing. Jo Chan-young patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder and smiled. ¡°You¡¯re lucky, Yoo-hyun? Go doesn¡¯t usually praise anyone like that.¡± ¡°I¡¯m grateful.¡± It was not a ce to say anything else, so Yoo-hyun expressed his gratitude appropriately. Go Jun-houghed and said, ¡°Haha. Jo, you¡¯re not someone who rmends anyone either.¡± ¡°I just told the truth.¡± ¡°So did I.¡± Yoo-hyun finally understood why Go Jun-ho acted like that when he first came on dispatch. At that time, Go Jun-ho took good care of him thanks to Jo Chan-young¡¯s rmendation. He thought there was another reason, but he didn¡¯t know Jo Chan-young had stepped in personally. It was only right to return what he received. Yoo-hyun thanked Jo Chan-young with gratitude. ¡°Sir, thank you.¡± ¡°Thank you for what? You did well.¡± Jo Chan-young smiled kindly at Yoo-hyun. After a warm conversation for a while, It was getting close to time, so Go Jun-ho brought up the most important agenda item. ¡°Manager Kim, how are you feeling?¡± ¡°Good.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. You must be under a lot of pressure, but a lot depends on you.¡± ¡°I know. I¡¯ll make sure to get a good result.¡± Kim Young-gil answered with a tense posture. Go Jun-ho got up from his seat and reached out to Kim Young-gil. ¡°Today, I¡¯m counting on you.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Kim Young-gil¡¯s eyes were very serious as he shook hands. Go Jun-ho¡¯s hand moved to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun, I¡¯m counting on you too.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°Can I expect more than that?¡± He said that, aware of Yoo-hyun¡¯s ambition to show more than expected results. ¡°Yes. Of course.¡± Yoo-hyun answered confidently as always. That afternoon, the scheduled demo time approached. The multi-vision on the ceiling of the Ulsan 4th factory lobby disyed arge wee message in English. -We sincerely wee Apple¡¯s visit. Lim Jun-pyo, the vice president, and Yeo Tae-sik, the executive director, waited for Apple¡¯s visit in the lobby. It was not amon sight for the two key executives of the LCD business division to stand in the lobby and wait for someone. That¡¯s how important today¡¯s Apple demo was for Hanseong LCD business division. And the Apple executive who visited today was also a very important person. Soon after. ck sedans entered the Ulsan 4th factory. They passed through the gate without going through the checkpoint. Snap. The security guard at the gate saluted with a stiff posture. It was a respectful behavior as if the core executives of the Ulsan factory hade. Soon after, the cars stopped in front of the lobby. nk. The door opened and Apple employees started to get off. The first one to appear was a man in a suit with a wide forehead, short hair, and round eyes. His name was Mark Horison. He was Apple¡¯s disy chief and a big shot in the LCD industry. He was also the one who had given Kim Young-gil a hard time in the past. He ran quickly and opened the door of the car behind him. A man in a gray shirt and jeans got out of that car. He had white hair swept back and a big nose that stood out. He was Philip Schiller, Apple¡¯s marketing chief. He was a person who received Steve Jobs¡¯ favor and was expected to be Apple¡¯s vice president in the future. It was very rare for him to visit a Korean LCDpany in person. When Yoo-hyun was in charge of Apple business, he couldn¡¯t even meet him. He only got to know him after Yoo-hyun rose to a high position. Yoo-hyun saw his face from the stairs of the lobby. Then, Lim Jun-pyo approached Philip Schiller and greeted him. ¡°Hello. Thank you foring all this way.¡± ¡°Ha ha. Thank you for the warm wee.¡± Philip Siller greeted Jun-pyo Lim, the vice president, with a hearty smile. Mark Harrison was taken care of by Tae-sik Yeo, the executive director. Then more Apple employees got off. There were quite a lot of people attending, probably because it was an important demo. Among them, two people caught Yoo-hyun¡¯s attention. They were John Norman and David Crew, whom he had met in San Francisco a while ago. As expected of a designer and a hardware engineer, they were very lightly dressed. They looked rxed, as if they had juste out of a neighborhood bar. Yoo-hyun and Young-gil Kim, the manager, greeted them as they came down the stairs. ¡°Long time no see, John, David.¡± ¡°Oh. Steve, nice to see you.¡± John Norman, who wore a white T-shirt and spiked his blond hair up, smiled and shook Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand. And David Crew, who was short and wore sses, greeted Young-gil Kim. ¡°Daniel, long time no see.¡± ¡°We only exchanged emails until now. Nice to meet you.¡± ¡°Ha ha ha. I thought you were only stiff in emails, but you¡¯re like this here too.¡± David Crewughed when Young-gil Kim greeted him curtly. John Norman pointed at Yoo-hyun with a yful expression. ¡°Look at Steve. He¡¯s so rxed.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a good day.¡± Yoo-hyun replied with a good-natured tone. ¡°Oh, I¡¯m looking forward to it.¡± ¡°You won¡¯t be disappointed.¡± Yoo-hyun winked and John Normanughed. ¡°Ha ha ha. I was already excited toe here.¡± The atmosphere was too lively and the eyes of the people gathered in the lobby were drawn to Yoo-hyun. In-wook Jung, the team leader, couldn¡¯t close his mouth. ¡°What is that crazy guy doing?¡± ¡°They look very close. How can he do that?¡± Gi-yong Maeng, the senior engineer, shook his head as if he couldn¡¯t understand. Everyone else felt the same way. Philip Siller turned his head at the buzzing sound. He chuckled when he saw John Norman chatting happily. John Norman raised his hand slightly toward him. They had a big age difference, but they seemed to have a close rtionship. Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly at the sight. The Apple employees followed Jun-ho Go, the senior director, who led the front line to the conference room. Philip Siller was apanied by Jun-pyo Lim, the vice president, and Mark Harrison by Tae-sik Yeo, the executive director. Chan-young Jo, the senior director, intervened from time to time to interpret when they had trouble with English. Then John Norman and David Crew followed Yoo-hyun and Young-gil Kim. John Norman looked around the lobby and said, ¡°This is my first time at an LCD factory.¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t look like much from the outside, does it?¡± ¡°But it¡¯s quiterge, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°If you have a chanceter, I¡¯ll show you around the inside of the factory.¡± ¡°Oh. That sounds good.¡± John Norman epted Yoo-hyun¡¯s offer with a smile. Not only John Norman but also David Crew was their first time at an LCDpany. In fact, it was unprecedented for designers and engineers toe all the way here. But why did they attend? Of course, Young-gil Kim¡¯s constantmunication with them had an influence. But more importantly, they were the key yers who would lead the next Apple. They might look like the most insignificant among the employees who attended today by their age, appearance, or behavior. But not in Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. They were the key members who would decide today¡¯s oue. On the table in the conference room were demo panels neatly arranged. The basic was topare and experience mockup panels and existing Apple panels. They also separated those with mockups and those without mockups. They also differentiated mockups by color and matched internal image themes for each color. There were quite a lot of things to see with variousbinations even though there was only one type of panel. Jun-ho Go, the senior director, spoke to the Apple employees who entered the conference room. ¡°There are panels on the table. The details will be exined by the staff next to them.¡± As he said that, some of the pre-product team members were standing by to exin. They all looked nervous because they were weak in English. Mark Harrison looked around the inside of the conference room and said to Tae-sik Yeo, ¡°You are well prepared.¡± ¡°Yes. We worked hard.¡± Mark Harrison seemed more focused on the scenery inside the conference room than on the demo. The wall of the conference room was full of prints. They printed out how they were produced and what processes they went through and decorated them on the wall. It reminded him of a poster presentation for a paper with many images and texts filling the inside of the conference room. He paid attention to the numbers that were densely filled, as befitting an LCD expert. But Apple¡¯s young friends were not interested in that at all. Chapter 276: Chapter 276: Chapter 276 John Norman eximed loudly as he saw the ultra-high-resolution panel on the table. ¡°Wow. David, look at this.¡± ¡°It¡¯s amazing. It looks like a real photo.¡± ¡°The mockup is even more amazing. I think this is better than my design.¡± ¡°How did they make the inside of the mockup?¡± David Crew asked John Norman when it happened. Maeng Giyong, the senior engineer, tried to guide them, but he couldn¡¯t interrupt their fast conversation. Yoo-hyun, who was standing behind, stepped forward and said. ¡°The separated panels are disyed on the side table.¡± ¡°Ah, thank you, Steve.¡± David Crew thanked him and went to the side table to touch the panel with the mockup removed. Yoo-hyun added a word appropriately. ¡°This is a prototype, so there are bulky parts of IC and board. This will be improved in the next version as shown in the post attached to the front.¡± As David Crew answered, John Norman cut in. ¡°That¡¯s not important. What¡¯s important is that it¡¯s beautiful.¡± He seemed to be already fascinated by the ultra-high-resolution panel. It was a panel that had attracted a lot of attention even when it was a shabby mockup with a low-quality setting. It was natural that this panel, which was much better than before, caught people¡¯s eyes. Moreover, they added Apple¡¯s sensibility to the mockup and arranged the internal images appropriately. They had to please the designer, especially John Norman, who led Apple¡¯s innovative design. John Norman enjoyed the demo product while talking endlessly with David Crew. ¡°Wow, the themes are different for each color. That¡¯s art.¡± ¡°I know. We should apply this part to our side.¡± ¡°And this design part is¡­¡± ¡°More than that, how did they do this with one IC¡­¡± As their conversation got longer, Mark Horison coughed to set the mood. ¡°John, we should move on¡­¡± ¡°Just a minute. Let me see a little more.¡± But John Norman shook his head firmly. Seeing Mark Horison¡¯s nk expression, Philip Siller smiled. ¡°Let them be. They are the talents who will lead Apple¡¯s future.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Meanwhile, Junpyo Lim, the vice president, skillfully handled the conversation with Philip Siller. ¡°From today¡¯s report¡­¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s how we should proceed¡­¡± Yoo-hyun smiled as he felt the positive energy around him. The game was already tilted. It was after the demo that was as free as a college exhibition. Only Apple¡¯s personnel and Hansung¡¯s team leaders and above attended the meeting. Of course, Kim Younggil, the manager who presented, and Yoo-hyun who helped him were also there. Go Junho, the executive director who guided them today, smiled and thanked them. ¡°Thank you for enjoying our demo today.¡± Then John Norman raised his hand and said loudly. ¡°It¡¯s wonderful. I¡¯m already hooked. We have to do this.¡± ¡°Ahem. John, wait a minute.¡± Mark Horison coughed and stopped him, but John Norman shook his head. ¡°Mark, you don¡¯t have to be so stiff. We have to admit when something is good.¡± ¡°I get it, so be quiet for a while.¡± Mark Horison put his index finger on his lips and said. Philip Siller, who had been smiling all along, added a word. ¡°Mark is right. John, I hope you respect each other¡¯s business areas.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± Then John Norman quickly lowered his tail. It was a glimpse of Philip Siller¡¯s presence. In that atmosphere, Kim Younggil stood on the podium. He seemed nervous as his legs were shaking. It was something he and Yoo-hyun had practiced countless times together. They drew all kinds of scenarios and responded ordingly. They prepared thoroughly enough. There was no way it wouldn¡¯t work. Yoo-hyun winked at Kim Younggil and gave him a thumbs up. He chuckled and took a breath. His eyes sparkled as if his trembling had stopped. Click. As Yoo-hyun pressed theptop button, the presentation material appeared on the screen. The presentation content itself was brief. ¡°Our ultra-high-resolution panel is¡­¡± Since they had already agreed and developed it beforehand, there was nothing to go deep into the inside part. It was time to decide something more important. Mark Horison asked sharply. ¡°The price is the problem after all.¡± ¡°Yes. The price is one thing, but we also need to increase the absolute quantity to supply for iPhone 4.¡± Kim Younggil pointed out the problem without any exaggeration. Mark Horison maintained an aggressive attitude as if he knew it already. ¡°That sounds like Hansung can¡¯t do it?¡± ¡°No. Hansung ns to apply an idea of reducing masks to secure panel production.¡± ¡°That still seems hard to keep up with the expected sales of iPhone 4.¡± Mark Horison continued to ask sharp questions. Philip Siller just sat and listened. As the tension increased, Junpyo Lim¡¯s brow narrowed. Yetaesik, the executive director, and Gomunho, the executive director, were the same. Was it because Apple¡¯s offensive was strong? No. This was a scenario they had prepared in advance. They were more alert to what Kim Younggil was about to say. Kim Younggil said as he had practiced. ¡°There is one effective way.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°If we increase the factory, we can solve the productivity and price problems.¡± ¡°Is Hansung nning to invest in the factory?¡± Mark Horison asked as if he didn¡¯t know. Yoo-hyun saw that he was deliberately hiding his cards. Philip Siller, who was just listening, was the same. They couldn¡¯t have not known the problem that even ordinary people knew through articles. But they came this far, meaning they had their own measures. In other words, they had already nned to invest in a factory. Kim Young-gil, the manager who caught Yoo-hyun¡¯s gaze, boldly spoke up. ¡°Yes, we n to invest.¡± ¡°When?¡± ¡°By November this year, we have to start digging if we want to catch up with the iPhone 4unch.¡± He answered in a question-and-answer style, and Mark Harrison asked. ¡°Can you catch up with thatunch?¡± ¡°That depends on the decision of the higher-ups. To expedite that decision, we need confirmation from Apple that they will use Hansung LCD.¡± Apple couldn¡¯t say that they would use Hansung LCD right away. It meant guaranteeing the volume and price of the panels, but the timing was too early. Mark Harrison had no choice but to resist from his perspective. ¡°Huh. We can¡¯t make a decision in such an uncertain situation.¡± ¡°We are in the same situation. We can¡¯t make a decision without Apple¡¯s confirmation.¡± Both of them pushed back the matter of factory investment. They knew that there was no reason to lose first in this situation. Mark Harrison, who got a sign from Philip Siller, changed his strategy. ¡°Objectively speaking, we can coborate with Ilseong, who has many OLED factories.¡± ¡°I know that Ilseong is all-in on OLED.¡± ¡°That¡¯s something we can negotiate.¡± ¡°It won¡¯t be easy.¡± Kim Young-gil shook his head, and Mark Harrison showed a more rxed expression. ¡°There is another way. Sharp came up with a good idea.¡± ¡°The idea of producing high-resolution panels inrge quantities at LCD factories.¡± ¡°Yes, you know well.¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯ve reviewed it, but it¡¯s not easy.¡± ¡°But Sharp said they could do it. Well, then here¡¯s a question.¡± Mark Harrison put a brake on the conversation. It also meant that he was going to y his trump card. ¡°¡­¡± Kim Young-gil swallowed his dry saliva nervously, and Mark Harrison smiled mischievously with curiosity. ¡°Do we have to wait anxiously for Hansung¡¯s panels? Or is it better to contact Ilseong or Sharp and choose the best one?¡± The question that everyone expected came out of Mark Harrison¡¯s mouth. As expected, Apple was a thorough profit group. They didn¡¯t have to stick to Hansung as the dominant party. It was advantageous for them to dip their feet in variouspanies and choose the best one among them. But there was something that Mark Harrison didn¡¯t consider. Yoo-hyun nodded at Kim Young-gil. Kim Young-gil recalled what Yoo-hyun had said a while ago. -When you bet, you have to go beyond the range of your opponent¡¯s prediction. That¡¯s how you win. He had already prepared enough and told the higher-ups that he would do so. He couldn¡¯t back down here after going through that process? There was no such thing. Kim Young-gil clenched his fist and boldly said. ¡°I respect Apple¡¯s position enough.¡± ¡°Then you understand that the answer is thetter.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Mark Harrison smiled and tried to pass the baton to Philip Siller. Now Philip Siller would pretend to give Hansung a chance with a friendly smile. He would bring up the matter of factory investment that everyone here wanted. Of course, there would be extremely unfavorable conditions for Hansung attached to it. It had already happened in the past. He didn¡¯t want to let that happen again. Kim Young-gil opened his mouth before Yoo-hyun gave him a sign. ¡°However, only if the otherpanies are really able to produce them.¡± Mark Harrison opened his mouth again as he whispered to Philip Siller. ¡°I told you that earlier.¡± ¡°That¡¯s just an assumption. But I think there is nopany other than Hansung that can mass-produce them by the time iPhone 4es out.¡± ¡°How do you know that?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not important. What¡¯s important is that if Hansung doesn¡¯t build a factory by November this year, Hansung won¡¯t be able to respond to iPhone 4 either.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Everyone was silent at Kim Young-gil¡¯s bold provocation. The situation seemed reversed as if the roles of G and E had changed. Even Mark Harrison was flustered by this unexpected cliffhanger tactic. It was Apple¡¯s trademark strategy after all. He regained hisposure and tried to fight back again. John Norman, who had been listening to the meeting distractedly while fiddling with the mockup, snapped. ¡°Mark, we have to make this panel no matter what.¡± ¡°John, wait a minute.¡± ¡°No way. We can¡¯t use any other panel. We have to go with this one.¡± ¡°Ha¡­¡± Mark Harrison looked embarrassed. Then, Philip Siller, who had been silent all along, spoke. ¡°We hope you understand that we can¡¯t promise to supply the panels for Hansung to build a factory right now.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± ¡°But we also understand Hansung¡¯s position, so how about this? We invest in the factory and get the panels produced there at a low price.¡± The volume guarantee and the factory investment were different. The volume guarantee meant paying a deposit and getting only those panels. On the other hand, the factory investment meant that Apple could get any panel produced at the factory at a low price. It was not a loss for Apple. And that amount of money was not a big deal for Apple. At Philip Siller¡¯s casual remark, Lim Jun-pyo, the vice president, raised his eyebrows. He thought he had caught the fish he wanted. But Yoo-hyun shook his head at Kim Young-gil. It was a scenario they had already agreed on. Kim Young-gil responded to Yoo-hyun¡¯s gaze. ¡°That sounds like a good idea. However.¡± ¡°However?¡± ¡°We want to proceed with the investment, but we want to decide on the details in November, not now.¡± The atmosphere in the meeting room stirred at Kim Young-gil¡¯s sudden remark. ¡°Sigh.¡± Lim Jun-pyo sighed and buried his head in his hands. He knew it already, but it still hurt his heart. He felt like he was letting go of a fish he had already caught. Chapter 277: Chapter 277: Chapter 277 Philip Siller asked with a puzzled look. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°By investing in the factory, Apple will secure arge supply of Hansung panels.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°But if otherpanies can produce panels at Hansung¡¯s level, Apple¡¯s investment might be a loss depending on the conditions.¡± ¡°That¡¯s possible. But didn¡¯t you say that otherpanies can¡¯t do it?¡± ¡°I was just thinking from Apple¡¯s perspective.¡± Philip Siller narrowed his eyes at Kim Young-gil¡¯s words. It was obvious that he didn¡¯t think that way at all. But he also guessed why he was dying the deal by bringing up Apple. Philip Siller snorted and said. ¡°So you want to see the status of otherpanies in November and decide on the details? And build the factory in the meantime?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s better to build the factory as soon as possible to secure the supply with stability.¡± ¡°But I think it will be hard to decide on the details even then.¡± It was natural to think like Philip Siller. It was only possible topare when other panels were ready. November was a tight schedule for otherpanies that didn¡¯t have any products yet. Kim Young-gil boldly said what he had prepared. ¡°How about this?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°In November, Ilseong, Hansung, and Sharp will hold a panel evaluation meeting for Apple Phone 4 at the same time. In the U.S.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not easy for otherpanies to respond to.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t they say they could do it through the media?¡± Philip Siller¡¯s eyebrows twitched at Kim Young-gil¡¯s words. It was true that the panelpanies had aggressively responded and said they could do it. And if they held an evaluation meeting using the current issue, it would also help a lot with Apple Phone¡¯s promotion. It was an offer that the Apple marketing manager couldn¡¯t refuse. ¡°What if thepanies are not ready?¡± ¡°You can judge based on their preparedness. It¡¯s better than having no criteria at all.¡± If thepanies were ready and brought better panels than Hansung, he could lower the price of Hansung panels through a contract. If they were not ready, but had high potential, that would also be a condition to lower the price. If they had no potential at all, he could just give Hansung favorable conditions. He could get back at least the factory investment money anyway. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun knew that the result was decided by looking at Philip Siller¡¯s silence. It was a condition that Apple couldn¡¯t refuse. Philip Siller nodded as if agreeing with Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts. ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s try to proceed like that.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll check on the evaluation meeting part first.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll prepare ordingly.¡± Kim Young-gil nodded his head. Vice President Lim Jun-pyo had a face that went through hell and heaven. He had a big smile on his mouth now. It was after the presentation. Philip Siller left his seat for a while to make a phone call with Mark Horison. The Apple employees, including John Norman, were still fascinated by the demo panels. Vice President Lim Jun-pyo came forward and took care of Kim Young-gil. ¡°Haha. You did well.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun here helped a lot.¡± Vice President Lim Jun-pyo grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand and said. ¡°Hehe. It worked out as you said.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d.¡± ¡°You did really well. What can I do for you?¡± ¡°The team members worked hard.¡± ¡°Of course I have to take care of them. Well, anyway.¡± Vice President Lim Jun-pyo looked very happy. He was d that the factory investment deal that had been stuck was progressing. He didn¡¯t care about the details of the factory contract. He was a contract executive who didn¡¯t think about the distant future. Yoo-hyun understood his feelings well. But there was still something to do. He said to him who was smiling brightly. ¡°Vice President, as I told you before, we need to deal with the media.¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem like a good atmosphere for an interview?¡± ¡°It will be necessary for Apple now.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°If we get help from the media, it will be easier to hold the evaluation meeting.¡± When Vice President Lim Jun-pyo looked puzzled at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, Philip Siller came back after finishing his call and said. ¡°The upper management is also positive about the factory investment.¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s good. Haha. Thank you for your good suggestion.¡± Vice President Lim Jun-pyo smiled. But Philip Siller¡¯s expression was not so bright. ¡°Yes. But the evaluation meeting is a problem.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°It¡¯s because of the schedule.¡± Vice President Lim Jun-pyo blinked his eyes and looked at Yoo-hyun when he heard Philip Siller¡¯s words. It was because what he had just said came out of the young employee¡¯s mouth. He hesitated for a moment and opened his mouth. ¡°Then how about using the media? What I mean is¡­¡± ¡°That sounds like a good idea, don¡¯t you think?¡± Philip Siller gave a positive response right away. Mark Horison, who was next to him, also nodded his head. ¡°Then it will also help our image. It¡¯s a bit burdensome to ask thepanies directly.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± When Vice President Lim Jun-pyo asked, Philip Siller gave an affirmative and worried answer. ¡°Yes. I think it would be better to have an article written in Korea¡­¡± Vice President Lim Jun-pyo nced at Yoo-hyun and said to Philip Siller. ¡°There is a media outlet called Our Daily, which is the most famous one in Korea.¡± ¡°Can you connect with them?¡± ¡°Yes. They are waiting for me in Ulsan because I have some business there.¡± ¡°You are doing me a lot of favors.¡± ¡°It¡¯s something I have to do. Haha.¡± Vice President Lim Jun-pyoughed and gestured to Yoo-hyun. He meant to contact him quickly. Yoo-hyun nodded and left. He saw that and chuckled. It was because everything went smoothly as Yoo-hyun had said. Yoo-hyun wasn¡¯t the only one who was surprised by him. A momentter, John Norman, who was touching the mockup, asked Kim Young-gil. ¡°Daniel, can we take this with us?¡± ¡°Oh, Steve here will answer that for you.¡± Kim Young-gil passed the baton and Yoo-hyun answered. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but we have security issues, so we can¡¯t give you the panel.¡± ¡°That¡¯s too bad.¡± ¡°But we will distribute theparison photos.¡± ¡°Yes. That would be nice.¡± John Norman looked disappointed. Then Yoo-hyun casually brought up something that would interest him. ¡°And we can give you the mockup and the internal design, but¡­¡± ¡°Oh? Really? That¡¯s more important to me than the panel. I love these designs.¡± He looked at John Norman eagerly and teased him. ¡°But we bought these through apany.¡± ¡°Of course you have to pay for the design. I can pay you as much as you want.¡± ¡°Ah, then I¡¯ll check with our manager about that.¡± ¡°Okay. Please do.¡± The mockup and design didn¡¯t matter to thepany if they went to Apple. But Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t make that decision alone. There was still some part of thepany¡¯s assets involved. Yoo-hyun asked Go Jun-ho for his opinion. ¡°Manager, John Norman¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s not impossible. But we paid for the mockup. We have rights too.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll consult with Semiconductors about that.¡± As Yoo-hyun answered, Go Jun-ho continued. ¡°And the internal design is¡­¡± He paused and looked at Yoo-hyun with a strange eye. ¡°Did you anticipate this and not pay your sister for the design?¡± ¡°Of course not.¡± ¡°Well¡­ Since we didn¡¯t sign a contract with your sister, we can give her design to Apple.¡± ¡°Yes. Then I¡¯ll proceed like that.¡± He nodded his head and Go Jun-ho looked at him curiously. In the meantime, Yoo-hyun went back to John Norman with a happy face. And he shook hands with him as if he was pleased. Go Jun-ho watched them nkly. He muttered to himself without knowing it. ¡°No way.¡± Apple didn¡¯t leave right after the presentation. They enjoyed the dinner prepared by Vice President Lim Jun-pyo and had an interview with Our Daily. Vice President Lim Jun-pyo stayed with them until all the processes were over. He couldn¡¯t leave before other people when he was there. It waste at night when everything was over. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t go home after finishing his hectic schedule. Instead, he met Kim Young-gil at a bar in Ulsan city center. He poured him a drink and asked. ¡°You could have taken Jo Manager¡¯s car. It would have been morefortable.¡± ¡°No no. It¡¯s better to stay up all night and take the morning train.¡± Kim Young-gilughed and held out his ss. ng. It was their time alone after a long time. Kim Young-gil said with nostalgia. ¡°I remember when we went to San Francisco.¡± ¡°Yes. It was nice then.¡± ¡°It was thanks to you.¡± ¡°It was thanks to Jang Hye-min senior.¡± He smiled and drank his alcohol. He lowered his voice and said. ¡°I learned a lot from you there.¡± ¡°No. You did it yourself.¡± ¡°It was thanks to you that I followed Shin Kyung-wook manager and made connections with Apple employees.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kim Young-gil looked at Yoo-hyun. It was different from the past when he avoided Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. He faced Yoo-hyun directly. ¡°It was thanks to you that I could do this project too.¡± ¡°We did it together.¡± ¡°It was thanks to you that I could do well in the presentation too.¡± ¡°You did it yourself.¡± ¡°I got praised by people too.¡± ¡°Because you did well.¡± He emptied his ss every time he spoke. And every time, he gave credit to Yoo-hyun. He had a long smile on his face as if he had a pleasant imagination. ¡°That stiff Mark Horison gave me a thumbs up. I felt so good then.¡± ¡°You deserved it. You were awesome today.¡± ¡°Yeah, yeah.¡± He emptied another ss and looked at Yoo-hyun intently. He grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand, who had always worked alone. His sincerity was conveyed through the warmth of his hand. Yoo-hyun felt awkward and changed the subject. ¡°Manager, you seem drunk.¡± ¡°Yeah. Thanks to you, I can get drunk like this happily.¡± ¡°Come on, have a drink.¡± ng. He held out his ss and called Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes, manager.¡± ¡°Why are you so good to me?¡± His past self ovepped with his warm eyes. When he had everything and Yoo-hyun was mistaken, he looked at Yoo-hyun. -Kwon Se-jung died. There was indifference in his eyes. Another past Kim Young-gil shed by. When he used people and Yoo-hyun was sessful, he looked at Yoo-hyun. -Why are you here when you¡¯re so capable? There was self-reproach in his eyes. In an instant. The moments he had spent with Kim Young-gil passed by like a panorama in Yoo-hyun¡¯s head. He never med Yoo-hyun. He didn¡¯t envy or resent him. He lifted up his poor junior even when he lost everything he had built up. Was he sorry for him? Was that why he was good to him? No. Chapter 278: Chapter 278: Chapter 278 Yoo-hyun spoke sincerely. ¡°I like you, Manager Kim, because you always do your best in everything.¡± ¡°No, you would have done better if you did it.¡± ¡°That wouldn¡¯t have been possible.¡± ¡°Come on, I know that much.¡± If it was just about the presentation, maybe that was true. But if Yoo-hyun had focused on the presentation, he wouldn¡¯t have had time to look around. Thanks to Manager Kim¡¯s excellent performance, Yoo-hyun was able to do something else. ¡°Manager Kim, you are doing really well.¡± ¡°¡­I did improve a lot thanks to you.¡± ¡°No, you spread your wings by yourself.¡± ¡°I still have a long way to go.¡± Manager Kim emptied his ss and med himself. It would be nice if he could just let it go like Deputy Manager Park, but he was not that kind of person. He was the type who whipped himself until he was satisfied. Yoo-hyun changed his approach and nted a goal in him. ¡°Do you think you arecking, Manager Kim?¡± ¡°Yes, a lot.¡± ¡°Then show it in the November presentation.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, he stopped drinking his ss. ¡°November, huh.¡± ¡°That¡¯s in the U.S. It¡¯s different from now.¡± ¡°Right. We¡¯ll bepeting with Sharp and Ilseong.¡± ¡°You might even have to present directly in front of Steve Jobs.¡± Yoo-hyun raised the scale, and Manager Kim¡¯s hand trembled. He even gave a nervousugh as he thought about it. ¡°That¡¯s no joke, right?¡± ¡°After that presentation, you will be the first and the best in Hansung.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°The opponent is Steve Jobs.¡± Yoo-hyun told him the truth without exaggeration. At some point, Manager Kim¡¯s trembling stopped. He blinked his eyes and asked. ¡°I have to pour everything out then, right?¡± ¡°Yes. You have to run with full power.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not the time for this then.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± Manager Kim was already preparing to run. He had a good attitude, but it was time to rest for a while. Yoo-hyun lifted his ss and said. ¡°Manager Kim, just enjoy today.¡± ¡°You¡¯re something else.¡± ¡°We still have plenty of time left.¡± Manager Kim gave a bitter smile and lifted his ss. ng. The two sses collided. The second half of 2008. The iPhone craze began to sweep the world. Even though it was not released in Korea yet, people¡¯s interest increased day by day. It was not because of the overseas reviews. The reason could be found in the following article and itsments. -I tried iPod Touch, and it¡¯s awesome. Multi-touch is a whole new world. -iPod Touch and iPhone are the same, right? But why isn¡¯t it released in Korea? -iPhone supports Wi-Fi. You can use the inte for free with Wi-Fi. -Tsk tsk. The telpanies and phone sellers should be kicked out. People btedly realized what iPhone was like through iPod Touch. That experience spread quickly. People criticized the domestic phones that were different from iPhone. The more they did, the more people waited for iPhone. iPhone became a form for sess in people¡¯s minds. That was also the point that Yoo-hyun predicted urately. At that time, news that caught people¡¯s attention came up. The article was not very faithful to its content, butments poured out like water. -Awesome. Did Hansung beat Sharp? -I knew it would happen. Hansung panel is super hit. -Victory over Japan. Congrattions congrattions. The news had more impact because they were waging a media war. Sharp¡¯s executives who were all-in on high-resolution panels were flustered. Ilseong also tried to counter Hansung who suddenly came out strong. There was a gap in time and another news came up. It was an article that Yoo-hyun sent out through reporter Oh Eun Bi at the intended time. If it was any other time, the aftermath of this article might not have been so great. But the series of events raised the attention level of the next iPhone panel as high as possible. On top of that, Hansung released an article as a nail in the coffin. When that news spread quickly. A conference room at Sharp¡¯s headquarters in Japan. The vice president in charge of mobile LCD pleaded with the executives in front of him. ¡°Damn it. Run away from here? Is that what you call a word?¡± ¡°But the risk is high.¡± The vice president raised his voice toward the worried development center manager. ¡°Who told you to mass-produce? You just have to make it at a demo level.¡± ¡°But¡­¡± ¡°Why are you so scared? You said you could do it before.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Not only the development center manager, but everyone who participated in the meeting was silent. That was because it was a media y to shake Hansung. The vice president knew it too, but he couldn¡¯t just sit back and watch. ¡°The stakes are so high and you want to run away? Do you think the customers will stay still?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Just do it. You have to do it.¡± The vice president stood up from his seat and yelled angrily. ¡°Yes, sir.¡± The executives who were trembling with fear bowed their heads at the same time. That promise soon exploded as a counterattack article against Hansung. Yoo-hyun, who was reading the article on the inte in his office, chuckled. ¡°They must be on fire.¡± There are some things that you can know without experiencing them. Sharp¡¯s situation right now was like that. Yoo-hyun read Sharp¡¯s fear from the article that was written long-windedly. They said they were confident, but the details were all about possibilities. It was obvious that they were responding out of necessity. Ilseong¡¯s situation was even more hrious. As if Ilseong was the only one who pushed OLED instead of high-resolution. They tried to make high-resolution panels, but they couldn¡¯t say it because the Crown Prince project was in progress. But they couldn¡¯t miss the Apple evaluation meeting either. That would be admitting that they were behind Hansung and Sharp. So they came up with OLED as ast resort. They might have a chance in the future, but at the current level, Apple wouldn¡¯t bite it. Of course, the engineers all knew that fact. Yoo-hyun felt sorry for Ilseong¡¯s employees for no reason. That was when. Senior Maeng Gi Yong, who stuck his head next to Yoo-hyun, asked. ¡°Why do you look so pitiful?¡± ¡°Just because.¡± When Yoo-hyun dodged the question, Senior Maeng pointed at the monitor screen and said. ¡°They¡¯re really having an evaluation meeting.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°But aren¡¯t we too advantageous?¡± ¡°Why?¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s question, Senior Maeng gave a realistic answer. ¡°We already made it. The otherpanies haven¡¯t evene out yet.¡± ¡°Do you think they won¡¯t do it?¡± ¡°Is it easy? The schedule is too tight¡­¡± Senior Maeng was not the only one who thought so. Everyone here was an engineer. They knew what technology could and couldn¡¯t do from experience. That confidence showed on their faces. That¡¯s why they didn¡¯t look nervous even though they faced such an important evaluation meeting. It was a very desirable sight. That afternoon, in the middle conference room. Senior Kim Ho Gul said to the team members who gathered. ¡°First of all, I want us to focus on what we have to do. Tomercialize this panel, we need to¡­¡± He set the tone well in case they becamecent. He listed the problems from a product perspective and derived improvement items. Senior Kim Ho Gul clearly had a long-term vision. He could do that because he had technical expertise and diverse experience as a foundation. Yoo-hyun felt Senior Kim Ho Gul¡¯s strength again. ¡°Let¡¯s share the ideas we prepared today.¡± Following Senior Kim Ho Gul¡¯s words, the team members shared their ideas. Senior Go Seong Cheol, the leader of Preceding Product Team 2, presented first. ¡°As a way to improve the panel yield, we can¡­¡± Senior Maeng also came up with an improvement n. ¡°To reduce the IC size, we can remove unnecessary parts and¡­¡± The other team members also gave their ideas one by one. ¡°The improvement point in my part is¡­¡± ¡°My idea is¡­¡± There was a clear direction, so no one deviated from it. They all pedaled by themselves and moved forward. They did well by themselves even without Yoo-hyun now. Senior Min Su Jin looked at Yoo-hyun nkly and said. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you don¡¯t flip over meetings these days.¡± ¡°Did I do that?¡± ¡°Oh, look at him pretending not to know. Don¡¯t you see people still care about you?¡± ¡°They must like me too much.¡± When Yoo-hyun said that with a good-natured tone, Senior Min burst intoughter. ¡°Hohohoho.¡± She bowed her head low at the sudden attention of people around her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Her face turned red as she always looked cold. It was an unexpected sight for Yoo-hyun, who chuckled softly. That was when. The speaker in the office announced something. -ording to the business director¡¯s order, pizza is being distributed to each team. Pleasee down to the cafeteria on the first floor if you are in charge of your team. Everyone looked startled at that moment. It was not time to be dazed like this. The early bird catches the worm. Vroom. ¡°I¡¯ll get it.¡± Yoo-hyun got up, and Deputy Lee Jin Mok, who followed him, said. ¡°Let¡¯s go together.¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s do that.¡± Yoo-hyun moved first as he answered. Soon, a few more people joined them. A littleter. Pizza and c were piled up on the team table. It was the best brand pizza in the neighborhood, and there was a lot of it. Deputy Lee Jin Mok smiled and said. ¡°The business director must be in a good mood. He sent this to all the factories in Ulsan.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. He also gave us a bonus for the team.¡± Deputy Jung In Wook said that, and Senior Maeng blinked his eyes and jumped in. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Ask the team leader.¡± Senior Kim Ho Gul, who was listening, shook his head helplessly. ¡°Jung Deputy ruined it.¡± ¡°Well, what can I say. I think the group leader also took care of us.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± The people who heard Deputy Jung¡¯s words eximed. Everyone¡¯s faces were full of pride. Yoo-hyun saw that and thought of Vice President Lim Jun Pyo¡¯s bright expression a while ago. He had a reason to be happy. All the shackles that held him were gone. What would he be doing now? Maybe he was shouting loudly in front of the finance director. Chapter 279: Chapter 279: Chapter 279 At that moment, in the office of the home appliance business director on the 18th floor of Hansung Tower. Vice President Shin Cheon-sikughed sarcastically after hearing the report. ¡°Heh. Did Im Jun-pyo yell at the finance director?¡± Executive Director Yoon Ju-tak, who had swept his white hair to the side, answered with a stiff expression. ¡°Yes. I received a report that he left a while ago.¡± ¡°Tsk tsk. The LCD division is going downhill.¡± ¡°The situation is not good. The link between the LCD division and ours is too weak.¡± It was as Yoon Ju-tak said. Vice President Im Jun-pyo, who was sent away with a pack of luggage, came back to life, and Executive Director Lee Tae-ryong, who was sent to take over the LCD division, was kicked out. Everything went wrong because of these two unexpected events. Vice President Shin Cheon-sik said with a serious expression. ¡°That can¡¯t happen. We have to build our power before the chairman session process begins.¡± ¡°I have a n in mind.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°That is¡­¡± Vice President Shin Cheon-sikughed loudly after hearing Yoon Ju-tak¡¯s story. ¡°Heh. You¡¯re amazing, Yoon. If that happens, we can shake both the phone and LCD divisions at once.¡± ¡°Yes. We have more than half of the other divisions under our control.¡± ¡°Okay. Go ahead with that n.¡± Vice President Shin Cheon-sik¡¯s mouth curled up. While a conspiracy was being formed from afar, the office was peaceful. Yoo-hyun was enjoying such a peaceful life. Then he received a long-awaited phone call. He got up from his seat and answered the phone while walking down the hallway. ¡°Jin-geon.¡± -Sorry. I was so busy that I couldn¡¯t contact you. ¡°No. You must have been very busy.¡± Fortunately, Hyun Jin-geon¡¯s voice didn¡¯t sound too bad. Yoo-hyun was curious about how things went, but he waited first. Then Hyun Jin-geon exined what had happened. -What happened was¡­ He filed aint with the Ministry of Defense after hearing Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He said there was a problem with the ammunition depot of the 17th Division. He didn¡¯t stop there. He called the unit, and when that didn¡¯t work, he went there himself. -A team of investigators came out. ¡°That¡¯s amazing. It must have been hard.¡± -No. They weren¡¯t unreasonable people. Hyun Jin-geon answered casually, but Yoo-hyun knew it wasn¡¯t true. How could they listen to an outsider, who had nothing to do with them, pointing out their problems? It didn¡¯t make sense. There must have been a lot of effort and hard work from Hyun Jin-geon. Hyun Jin-geon spoke first, so Yoo-hyun asked him what he was curious about. ¡°Did the investigation team admit there was a problem?¡± -No, they didn¡¯t. ¡°Of course. Even if there was a problem, they wouldn¡¯t say it.¡± -Right. I heard the result from my brother. ¡°Did they fix it?¡± -It seems like the problem was serious. So theypletely reorganized the ammunition depot. ¡°Ha. That¡¯s great.¡± Yoo-hyun sighed with relief without realizing it. He had been anxious since he told Hyun Jin-geon. Hyun Jin-geon also spat out his shaky voice with a thrill. -Yeah. If what you said was true and there was an explosion in the ammunition depot, it would have been terrible¡­ ¡°Still, be careful. Tell your brother to watch out for falling leaves.¡± -I got it. I should do that. Hyun Jin-geon called Yoo-hyun out loud. -Yoo-hyun. ¡°Hmm?¡± -Thank you so much for caring about me. It was what Yoo-hyun wanted to say to him, but he heard it from him instead. It felt like he had paid off some of his debt that had umted for a long time. ¡°Don¡¯t thank me. You did all the work.¡± -No. It¡¯s thanks to you. ¡°Stop it. Buy me a drinkter.¡± Yoo-hyun said with a smile, and Hyun Jin-geon said in a serious voice. -Yoo-hyun, if you ever need anything from me, just ask me. ¡°What?¡± -Just because. I want to do anything for you. Yoo-hyun knew his style better than anyone else. He was someone who would do anything if he said so. Yoo-hyun recalled his old memories and joked with him. ¡°Can you do anything for me if I ask you to throw away billions of won?¡± -No. Not that. A few hundred million won is okay though. He was someone who could joke like that too. Yoo-hyunughed and said. ¡°Haha. Okay. I promise.¡± -Sure. ¡°Okay. Remember that I¡¯m the type who takes everything.¡± -Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m the type who likes to be a sucker. ¡°Puhahaha.¡± Yoo-hyunughed for a long time with him, exchanging jokes. It was the moment when an old acquaintance who had been grateful to him became a precious friend. Hyun Jin-geon¡¯s work was not the only thing that went well. Good things happened here and there. There was one ce that hit the jackpot. It was Semi Electronics. The interview of John Norman, who attended the US Design Forum, was the beginning. It was a time when anything with Apple¡¯s name would cause a stir. The impact of the news that broke out of nowhere was not small. He was able to hear the situation through a phone call from Lim Han-seop, an assistant manager. His excited voice echoed through Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone speaker. -I never imagined that our entire product sales would surge because of an irrelevant mockup. ¡°That¡¯s how influential Apple is.¡± -Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re right. The president was singing praises for making the mockup. As he listened to Lim Han-seop¡¯s words, Yoo-hyun imagined the atmosphere at Semi Electronics. It must have been festive there, just like at Hansung. It was a good thing that thepany he worked with was doing well. ¡°That¡¯s great. It means Semi Electronics did a good job.¡± -It¡¯s just a slightly erged version of the color phone design, what¡¯s so great about it? ¡°Don¡¯t you think the engineers will be disappointed if you say that?¡± -Still, I wonder if it¡¯s worth being praised by Apple. ¡°You should ept what they give you. What¡¯s wrong with that?¡± -You¡¯re right. Haha. Lim Han-seopughed heartily, feeling good. Then he expressed his gratitude to Yoo-hyun. -Thank you. It¡¯s all thanks to you. ¡°I don¡¯t deserve your thanks. It was our manager who took care of it.¡± It wasn¡¯t just a polite remark. Semi Electronics bought the mockup from Hansung. They couldn¡¯t sell it to Apple without Hansung¡¯s permission. In that process, the one who made the decision was Executive Director Go Jun-ho. Lim Han-seop answered on the spot. -I already contacted him. ¡°You did well.¡± -When are youing to Seoul, Yoo-hyun? I¡¯ll treat you well. He was feeling generous, even though he didn¡¯t get much out of it. Feeling his senior¡¯s sincerity, Yoo-hyun agreed right away. ¡°Can I look forward to it?¡± -Of course. I¡¯ll make a reservation with Jun-gi. ¡°Okay. Sounds good.¡± Yoo-hyun happily answered and hung up the phone. He leaned back on his chair and thought. Why did John Norman do that interview? The mockup made by Semi Electronics was not much different from the color phone mockup, as Lim Han-seop said. It was possible to make it light by using stainless steel material because it was a post-processing. That kind of design must have been abundant at Apple. -The most important thing for a designer is inspiration. Anything that gives inspiration has value. Yoo-hyun recalled what John Norman, the chief designer of Apple in the distant future, had said. He paid a huge price for anything that gave him inspiration, no matter how trivial it was. There were countless stories like that. He bought the mockup from Semi Electronics and praised it because it gave him inspiration. For that reason, he also bought the mockup interior design made by Han Jae-hee. No, he tried to buy it. That evening. When he got home, Yoo-hyun received a phone call from Han Jae-hee and was dumbfounded. ¡°Why are you telling me this now?¡± -I thought it was spam for sure. ¡°Ha, really. Forward me the email.¡± -Okay. Just a second. A momentter, Yoo-hyun sat at his desk and looked at the email that Han Jae-hee had sent him. It was an email that John Norman had sent himself with an offer. ¡°I told you I would send an email from Apple.¡± -I didn¡¯t know that. ¡°How could you not know? There¡¯s a big logo at the bottom of the email.¡± Yoo-hyun asked incredulously. Then Han Jae-hee spat out an absurd remark. -They should have written ¡®Apple¡¯ in the title. I don¡¯t read English emails. ¡°Can¡¯t you speak English?¡± -Yeah. Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes at his simple answer. ¡°I see. So that¡¯s why.¡± -So what¡¯s in it? ¡°They want to buy your design.¡± -Really? Why would they buy that? ¡°They must like it.¡± -How much do they want to pay? They¡¯re not going to pay more than a million won, are they? The price negotiation hadn¡¯t been done yet, but it would be at least 100 times more than that. Yoo-hyun chuckled and said. ¡°Should I reply for you?¡± -Yeah. I¡¯ll give you my address and password. ¡°Can you give me that so easily?¡± -It doesn¡¯t matter. I can make another email ount if I need to. ¡°¡­Okay. Send me a text message. I¡¯ll also tell you where the design files are.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Han Jae-hee answered coolly. A littleter, Yoo-hyun logged into the portal site with Han Jae-hee¡¯s ID and checked his email ount. There was +999 next to the unread mail icon. Yoo-hyun snorted. ¡°He manages his email like his room.¡± It was amazing how he had exchanged emails with Yoo-hyun in this state. Regardless of that, he had to deal with the backlog of work. Yoo-hyun first checked John Norman¡¯s email and wrote a reply right away. They had already agreed on everything, so there was no need to bargain any more. -Dear John Norman, first of all, thank you for your interest in¡­ He sent all the design files along with his thanks. He had umted a lot of work while working on the color phone, so the file size was alsorge. It was not just the quantity that mattered. He had gained experience through the color phone, and he had also learned from Senior Engineer Jang Hye-min, so the quality was not bad either. John Norman must have liked it. Click. It was right after Yoo-hyun sent the email. The inbox shed and a new email came in. He wouldn¡¯t have cared if it was something else, but the title had his mother¡¯s store name on it. ¡°Inte cafe?¡± Yoo-hyun clicked on the link in the email. Then an inte cafe that Han Jae-hee had made appeared on the monitor screen. It was not just a simple cafe. There were promotional images of his mother¡¯s store all over the screen. There were also individual product and purchase guide pages. He had decorated it like a real online store. Yoo-hyun picked up the phone. ¡°Jae-hee.¡± -What? Are you going to nag me for not reading Apple¡¯s email again? ¡°No. I took care of that.¡± -Then? ¡°Did you make an online store for mom¡¯s store?¡± -Ah, did you see it? I did a good job, right? Yoo-hyun hesitated at Han Jae-hee¡¯s bright voice. He couldn¡¯t understand his behavior. ¡°Well. You did a good job. But¡­¡± -What? You told me to make promotional images. ¡°Yeah. That¡¯s why I¡¯m surprised.¡± -What¡¯s so surprising? ¡°When I asked you to do that, you were annoyed and grumpy, but now you¡¯re making an inte cafe. Isn¡¯t that weird?¡± That wasn¡¯t the only weird thing. To decorate it like that, he had to go to the market and take pictures of everything himself. His sister, who hated moving because she waszy, would never do that. Chapter 280: Chapter 280: Chapter 280 Han Jae-hee blurted out to Yoo-hyun, who was suspicious of her. -Think of it as filial piety. ¡°Are you kidding?¡± -It¡¯s true, okay? ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem like it¡­¡± -Come on, it is. I listened to your advice and looked into making a website. Then I made an inte cafe with the money I earned. It was a usible story, but the other person was Han Jae-hee. She would never have such a righteous thought. Then, something shed in Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind. ¡°Did you design the inte cafe for a school project?¡± -Huh. ¡°I knew it¡­¡± -No, no. It was just a side thing. Why did he feel relieved by Han Jae-hee¡¯s evasive words? He finally felt like she was his real sister. Yoo-hyun nodded and said. ¡°I get it. I appreciate your intention.¡± -Don¡¯t tell mom. I¡¯m going to say this is a birthday present for her. ¡°You¡¯re such a filial daughter.¡± -Of course. Where else can you find a filial daughter like me? Yoo-hyun chuckled at Han Jae-hee¡¯s confident words. He hung up the phone after that. Yoo-hyun checked out the inte cafe that his sister made. He unknowingly let out his true feelings as he looked at it. ¡°She did a good job, though.¡± Whatever the reason, Han Jae-hee was trying hard for their mother¡¯s store. She spent a lot of time and produced a good quality product. He couldn¡¯t just sit still as her brother. It was during lunchtime at the cafeteria on the first floor of the Ulsan factory. Maeng Ki-yong, his senior, who was sitting across from him, asked Yoo-hyun, who seemed lost in thought. ¡°Yoo-hyun, are you having a hard time?¡± ¡°No. I was just thinking about something.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°What kind of side dish is a good side dish?¡± Yoo-hyun gave an unexpected answer, and Maeng Ki-yong burst intoughter. ¡°Puhaha. What are you talking about?¡± ¡°I was wondering what kind of side dish would be popr and easy to make.¡± ¡°Are you going to quit your job and open a side dish store? They all go bankrupt.¡± ¡°No. My mother runs a side dish store.¡± ¡°Oh, I see¡­¡± Maeng Ki-yong¡¯s attitude suddenly softened at the mention of his mother. He looked sorry even though he didn¡¯t say anything wrong. The word mother had such a powerful force. Yoo-hyun smiled and exined the situation. ¡°I¡¯m trying to change the menu of my mother¡¯s store¡­¡± ¡°Diet side dishes?¡± ¡°Yes. There¡¯s a diet boom these days. Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s a good idea?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not bad. Hmm.¡± Maybe it was because of his guilt from before, but Maeng Ki-yong looked very serious. He seemed to think too hard, so Yoo-hyun asked him casually. ¡°Do you have any good ideas?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have any, but I can introduce you to an expert.¡± ¡°There¡¯s such a person?¡± Yoo-hyun asked in surprise, and Maeng Ki-yong nodded right away. ¡°Yeah, there is. A diet expert.¡± That evening. After finishing his work, Yoo-hyun went to a cafe with Maeng Ki-yong. It was an open-air cafe located in a quiet ce away from the city center. Yoo-hyun eximed. ¡°This is where you had your date.¡± ¡°Yeah. I had to find all kinds of ces so we wouldn¡¯t get caught.¡± ¡°You always leave separately after work.¡± ¡°Of course. That¡¯s the essence of office romance.¡± Maeng Ki-yong grinned as he said that. It was then that Jeong Ah-reum, the team leader of part 2, showed up. ¡°Hello.¡± Yoo-hyun stood up and greeted her, but she waved her hand. ¡°Don¡¯t be so formal. Sit down, sit down.¡± ¡°Yes. Okay.¡± Jeong Ah-reum sat down and immediately snapped at Maeng Ki-yong next to her. ¡°Why did you order cake when you know I¡¯m on a diet?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t order it. Yoo-hyun did.¡± Maeng Ki-yong made an innocent face, and Yoo-hyun quickly answered. ¡°Well, I thought I should treat you something since I¡¯m asking for your help.¡± Jeong Ah-reum shook her head as she looked at him. ¡°I appreciate your kindness, but I don¡¯t eat cake. It¡¯s the biggest enemy of dieting.¡± He ordered two pieces just in case, but he couldn¡¯t help it if she didn¡¯t like it. ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± ¡°Thank you for understanding.¡± Jeong Ah-reum smiled and got straight to the point. She was always in a hurry like when she worked. ¡°You said you were thinking about diet side dishes, right?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°In my opinion¡­¡± As he listened to her, Yoo-hyun unconsciously took out a notebook and a pen from his bag. There was not a single thing that he could ignore. ¡°Sea snails?¡± ¡°Yes. Chicken breast, eggs, and sea snails are all good.¡± ¡°But they have seasoning in them.¡± ¡°There¡¯s a low-salt diet n. How it works is¡­¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun kept nodding and admiring. He could clearly see why Maeng Ki-yong called Jeong Ah-reum an expert. She didn¡¯t do 10 years of dieting for nothing. She poured out high-quality information as soon as he touched her. Maeng Ki-yong, his senior, was just drinking coffee, unable to butt in. Jeong Ah-reum, the team leader, spoke with a gleam in her eyes. ¡°There¡¯s something more important than the side dishes themselves.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°How you package them.¡± ¡°How do you do that?¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s question, Jeong Ah-reum exined in detail again. ¡°Of course, you have to include words like low-salt or low-calorie in the name of the side dishes, and it¡¯s better to write what ingredients are in them on the surface of the container.¡± ¡°Ah, that would definitely increase the trustworthiness.¡± ¡°Yes. Give me your notebook.¡± She even wrote down some examples for him. Yoo-hyun admired the drawings and exnations she made. She was not just a diet expert by words. She was at a level where she should get a degree somewhere. ¡°Thank you. It looks much cleaner and nicer when you disy the calories like this.¡± ¡°Right. And here¡­¡± Jeong Ah-reum kept talking and ate a spoonful of cake from time to time. It seemed to be her habit when she was focused. She was really focused, as the two pieces of cake were almost gone. Out of the three spoons, only one had cake on it. At that moment, Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes met with Maeng Ki-yong¡¯s. He shook his head quickly. It meant not to say anything. When Jeong Ah-reum finished her exnation, Yoo-hyun gave her a thumbs up. ¡°You¡¯re amazing. I was so impressed.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. I just picked up a lot of things from doing dieting for a long time. Hoho.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll treat you bigter.¡± ¡°As long as it¡¯s not food.¡± ¡°Yes. Of course.¡± Yoo-hyun turned his eyes away from the empty tes and smiled. He could guess why she had been dieting for 10 years. Of course, he could never say that out loud. After parting with Yoo-hyun, Jeong Ah-reum said to Maeng Ki-yong, who was walking next to her on the street. ¡°Yoo-hyun is such a nice person.¡± ¡°I told you, he¡¯s a good guy.¡± ¡°I feel sorry for him.¡± Maeng Ki-yong asked her why she said that out of the blue. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°My colleague asked me to take good care of him, but I feel like I haven¡¯t done much for him.¡± ¡°You mean Yu Hye-mi from the sales team?¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s not going well for her.¡± Maeng Ki-yong seemed to understand how she felt. They were in different parts and had different tasks, and there were also conflicts. It must have been hard to take care of him even if she wanted to. ¡°I¡¯m taking good care of him. Don¡¯t worry.¡± He said calmly, and Jeong Ah-reum pouted her lips. ¡°What do you mean? You¡¯re only getting more help from him.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not true.¡± ¡°Then stop saying that and help him out a bit this time.¡± ¡°How?¡± She looked at Maeng Ki-yong with blinking eyes and said. ¡°How? Well¡­¡± ¡°Ah, that¡¯s good. As expected.¡± He pped his hands after hearing her exnation. A smile appeared on his face. Yoo-hyun organized what Jeong Ah-reum had told him. He searched the inte and made recipes based on that. He got help from experts on how to package and design them. There were many things he could do online. He supported his mother from afar in that way. His mother also tried harder as her son and daughter actively helped her out. But there were limits. She didn¡¯t know much aboutputers. She didn¡¯t have a clear concept of online sales either. He called his anxious mother and said. ¡°Mom, you don¡¯t have to worry. When someone orders, you¡¯ll get a text message with their address. All you have to do is send the side dishes to that address.¡± His voice echoed softly in the office hallway after the end-of-work song rang in the office. -They came by from the deliverypany. Did you send them? ¡°Yes. They specialize in market vendors. Did you talk well?¡± He asked, and his mother answered nervously. -They said they would take them if I contacted them. They said they woulde twice a day, in the morning and afternoon. ¡°Then it¡¯ll be easier.¡± -But I don¡¯t know if this will work out well. ¡°Sending the packages?¡± -No. I wonder if there are really people who order them. Yoo-hyun reassured his worried mother. ¡°What if it doesn¡¯t work out? It¡¯s not like you¡¯re losing money, so don¡¯t worry.¡± -But I hope it goes well anyway. She had said she didn¡¯t expect anything at first. But now she seemed to have some ambition. Yoo-hyun held back hisughter and said. ¡°Yes. It will go well.¡± -Okay. When are youing? ¡°I was going to go see you anyway. I want to see your new store too.¡± -Tell me again what you told mest time. ¡°Yes. I will. See you soon.¡± He hung up the phone with a smile. He had something to do in his hometown anyway. It would be nice to stop by and sort things out. His work at thepany was going smoothly. Of course, it was smooth from Yoo-hyun¡¯s perspective, not for others. Everyone was busy moving to apply the improved items. Anyway, since it was going well, Yoo-hyun could take a break easily. The day before he took a vacation, after the end-of-work song rang in the office. He greeted his team leader and part leader, and said goodbye to Maeng Ki-yong as well. ¡°Maeng senior, I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± ¡°You¡¯re going to your mother¡¯s side dish store, right?¡± ¡°Yes. I want to see how it¡¯s going.¡± ¡°It¡¯ll go well. You put a lot of effort into it.¡± He thanked him for his words of encouragement. Of course, the target was Jeong Ah-reum, the diet expert. ¡°By the way, I¡¯m really grateful to Jeong team leader.¡± ¡°What about me?¡± ¡°Of course, I¡¯m grateful to you too.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s perfunctory answer, Maeng Ki-yong raised his eyebrows. ¡°Is that all you have to say?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Hasn¡¯t she responded yet?¡± Maeng Ki-yong made a puzzled remark and tilted his head. ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Yoo-hyun asked in confusion, and he waved his hand. ¡°Never mind. Nothing.¡± ¡°Okay. See youter.¡± ¡°Yeah. Have a good trip.¡± Yoo-hyun left the office after saying goodbye to Maeng Ki-yong. He felt rxed as his work was going smoothly. Chapter 281: Chapter 281: Chapter 281 That evening. Yoo-hyun met with Hyunjin Gun and had a drink with him. They had be quite close through a series of processes, and now they felt happy andfortable when they met. Hyunjin Gun also talked a lot about himself. A significant part of it was about his younger brother. ¡°My brother right now¡­¡± ¡°Yeah. Just be a little more careful.¡± Of course, he also said a lot of things that were four-dimensional. ¡°Yoo-hyun, in the future, you will fall in love with artificial intelligence¡­¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. I can¡¯t imagine that.¡± He was a bit strange, but drinking and joking with him was the same as with ordinary people. Yoo-hyun¡¯s curiosity about the childhood of a genius was answered like that. However, Hyunjin Gun definitely had a different side to him. As the alcohol kicked in, Hyunjin Gun brought up his work. ¡°I think the future ofmunication will not be limited to cell phones¡­¡± It was not just about a narrow organization. His level of talk was deep and the scale was vast. Sometimes Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t keep up, but this time he knew what he was talking about. ¡°I think we¡¯ll need a lot more data in the future.¡± ¡°Right. When the 3rd generationmunication era is followed by the 4th generation LTEmunication era, everyone will use data.¡± ¡°And then, as you said, it will be connected to various devices other than cell phones.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right. You know what I¡¯m talking about. That would be around 5th generationmunication, wouldn¡¯t it?¡± Yoo-hyun confirmed once again through this conversation. Hyunjin Gun¡¯s sense was different. He looked at the future 10 yearster very realistically. It was no wonder he was called a genius engineer in the future. Maybe that¡¯s why? Talking to him always felt like he hade to the future. Yoo-hyun enjoyed that little fun. ¡°It¡¯s okay. We can prepare from now on. You have a lot of patents from when you were in school.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not easy in Ilseong. There aren¡¯t many people who canmunicate like you there.¡± ¡°Why? Ilseong is a bigpany.¡± When Yoo-hyun asked pretending not to know, Hyunjin Gun vented his frustration. ¡°They¡¯re more interested in getting immediate benefits than preparing for the future.¡± ¡°Well, they use foreign chips formunication anyway.¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s a shame. That¡¯s why I¡¯m thinking of quitting.¡± Hyunjin Gun spilled out his inner worries. In the end, he had a high chance of founding JK Communication as Yoo-hyun had experienced in the past. No matter how much the situation changed, people¡¯s nature did not change. Yoo-hyun sincerely said to his benefactor in the future and his friend in the present. ¡°You¡¯ll do well even if you quit ande out.¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard to start a hardware business. I need to save some money to survive.¡± ¡°It would be perfect if there was apany that would support you.¡± ¡°Where can you find something like that?¡± Hyunjin Gun chuckled and handed over his ss. Looking at him, Yoo-hyun smiled meaningfully. ¡°A good opportunity wille soon.¡± ¡°Yeah. I always trust what you say.¡± ng. The two men hit their sses happily. And the next morning. Yoo-hyun arrived at his hometown and left his bag at an empty house and went outside right away. His destination was the traditional market where his mother worked. Buzzing. The market looked more lively than before. There were many people and the merchants¡¯ voices were bright. Yoo-hyun walked while taking in various scenes. Then he reached his mother¡¯s store before he knew it. But the atmosphere was strange. There were boxes piled up in front of his mother¡¯s store. It looked like he was moving out. The man in work clothes standing next to the box frowned and his mother looked flustered. Next to her was a woman who looked like a customer holding side dishes. For some reason, her face was full of annoyance. Yoo-hyun approached with surprise. ¡°Mom, what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Oh, Yoo-hyun, I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t even prepare any food at home.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that.¡± Yoo-hyun reassured his mother when it happened. The annoyed customer snapped at his mother. ¡°How long do I have to wait?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll do it right away.¡± Then the man in work clothes intervened. ¡°Ma¡¯am, we have to sort this out first.¡± ¡°Yes. Just a moment.¡± His mother was out of her mind by the wordsing from both sides. Yoo-hyun asked the man. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°There are a lot of parcels to deliver, but they¡¯re not sorted out.¡± Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes. There were too many boxes for parcels. ¡°Can I see the list?¡± ¡°Yes. Here.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at the parcel list that the man handed over. ¡°100 boxes?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s just the morning volume. I need to send the address as soon as possible, but the boss is out of it.¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± Yoo-hyun realized the situation then. The online store was doing so well that the order volume skyrocketed. The problem was the system. The order results came to his mother¡¯s cell phone text, so his mother couldn¡¯t cope. It was a part that Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t dare to predict. ¡°Can¡¯t I send you the address by text?¡± ¡°We can write it down, but you have to confirm it.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll do this part.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded and told his mother. ¡°Mom, I¡¯ll take care of the parcels.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. You came all this way for nothing.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that.¡± There were also many offline customers, so his mother was busy. Yoo-hyun also immediately rolled up his sleeves and worked. He took his mother¡¯s cell phone and checked the text. He found the corresponding side dish and sorted it out and wrote the address on the parcel box. But there was something strange. Most of the addresses were in Ulsan. He checked the names and chuckled. Maeng Giyong, Jeong Areum, Lee Jinmok, Jeong Inwook, Go Seongcheol¡­ Only Maeng Giyong senior and Jeong Areum junior knew this fact. They must have promoted it to their team members. Yoo-hyun was grateful whileughing. But that wasn¡¯t the end. The addresses were not Ulsan, but the names that followed were all familiar. Park Seungwoo, Choi Minhee, Lee Aerin, Jo Minran, Kim Seongdeuk¡­ Yoo-hyun was dumbfounded. He hadn¡¯t told anyone else in his previous team or elsewhere. Then, Yoo-hyun¡¯s cell phone vibrated. Beep. -I saw your name on thepany¡¯s promotional bulletin board and ordered it. Have a good time on your dispatch, and let me see your face when youe up. It was a message from Kim Seongdeuk, a manager of the mobile phone business division.¡®Company bulletin board?¡¯ Yoo-hyun blinked and thought. He remembered the murmuring of his senior, Maeng Giyong. -Did you not get any response yet? He said he was grateful and nagged him. Yoo-hyun chuckled and organized the orders. Each box seemed to contain his mother¡¯s feelings for him. He was very thankful for that. It was after the situation had settled down. There was no side dish left in his mother¡¯s store. They had improved the interior structure of the restaurant and doubled the water supply for storing side dishes, but it was all gone. It happened in a few hours in the morning. His mother said in amazement. ¡°How can so many people buy this?¡± ¡°I know, right?¡± ¡°Computers are really amazing.¡± It wasn¡¯t because of theputer, but Yoo-hyun nodded anyway. ¡°Yes, mom.¡± ¡°Yeah. This is much better than expanding.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no guarantee that it will always be like this.¡± ¡°But you just have to prepare for the next day after receiving the text. If it doesn¡¯t go well, you just have to prepare less, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± The best way to learn is to face it directly. His mother seemed to understand the online sales system to some extent. Yoo-hyun watched the situation and suggested to his mother. ¡°Mom, we need to hire a part-timer.¡± ¡°I¡¯m already looking for one. I can¡¯t do it alone anymore.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be stingy and hire a good person. It will help you in the future.¡± ¡°You know I always listen to you well.¡± His mother smiled and nodded. As he was talking with his mother, The nearby store owners came over one by one. They were all familiar faces that he had seen when they visited his mother. ¡°Hello.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted them first and they weed him. ¡°Oh, long time no see.¡± ¡°You¡¯re handsome as always.¡± ¡°I really wish I could have you as my son-inw.¡± He responded to each greeting that came from here and there. ¡°Haha. How have you been?¡± It was then. The donutdy showed her envy. ¡°Yeoni¡¯s son is so nice, really.¡± The otherdies agreed. ¡°That¡¯s right. He said he did everything with theputer.¡± ¡°He also fixed the interior of the store for her.¡± ¡°Oh, my. How did he do that?¡± His mother waved her hand at them. ¡°Oh,e on, why are you like that?¡± But her face was full of smiles. Yoo-hyun felt proud. They were chatting like that when Ady passed by the store. She saw Yoo-hyun and gasped in surprise. ¡°Huh? Is that¡­¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes turned to her. Yoo-hyun recognized her too. It was then that the donutdy recognized her. ¡°Miok, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Then Shin Miok pointed at Yoo-hyun with her finger. She looked like she had seen a ghost. ¡°No, this young man¡­¡± ¡°Oh, he¡¯s handsome, right? He¡¯s Yeoni¡¯s son from the side dish store.¡± The donutdy said and Shin Miok¡¯s eyelids fluttered. Yoo-hyun remembered and put his index finger on his mouth. He signaled her not to say anything. But Shin Miok didn¡¯t see that. She trembled and said, ¡°Th-this guy is the one I told you about.¡± ¡°What guy?¡± The donutdy asked and Shin Miok raised her voice. ¡°The one who helped me when my store was taken away. He was so kind¡­¡± ¡°What?¡± Everyone blinked at her words. It was such a big incident that no one didn¡¯t know about Shin Miok¡¯s case. Questions popped up from everywhere. ¡°When President Hwang and the former chairman of the merchants¡¯ association brought thugs?¡± ¡°The incident that was reported in the news?¡± Shin Miok nodded vigorously at their questions. ¡°Yes. He beat up the thugs and saved me. I was so grateful¡­¡± Then she walked up to Yoo-hyun with a touched expression. Everyone looked at Yoo-hyun. His mother was too surprised to say anything. Shin Miok grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand. ¡°Thank you so much. Thanks to you¡­¡± ¡°No, I didn¡¯t do anything.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head and Shin Miok bowed her head over his hand. ¡°Thank you. Thank you so much.¡± ¡°No, please don¡¯t, ma¡¯am.¡± He didn¡¯t deserve such a thank-you. But the otherdies felt differently. They empathized with Shin Miok¡¯s feelings and their eyes became moist. ¡°I didn¡¯t know Yoo-hyun was like that¡­¡± ¡°So Yoo-hyun made the chairman step down.¡± ¡°We all owe him a lot.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun felt embarrassed by their words. He wanted to get out of there, but his hand was held and he was surrounded by them. Chapter 282: Chapter 282: Chapter 282 Mother joined the line ofdies. She called out to Yoo-hyun with her eyes reddened. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± It seemed impossible to pass by quietly. That evening. Yoo-hyun faced his father. The ce was the same food cart where he had been with his father before. The weather was cool and perfect for a drink outside. His father poured liquor into his ss and said, ¡°Yoo-hyun, you did a great job.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that, father.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head with a weary face. He had been tormented by thedies all afternoon. ¡°But you did well. Your mother was very grateful.¡± ¡°I just happened to help her.¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t it because of your mother¡¯s shop?¡± Yoo-hyun asked, hitting the nail on the head. ¡°How did you know?¡± ¡°Otherwise, you wouldn¡¯t have gone there on the day the market closed.¡± ¡°I could have gone there by chance.¡± ¡°But you didn¡¯t have to go inside.¡± Yoo-hyun had no choice but to nod at his father¡¯s logical words. ¡°Father, you are unbeatable.¡± ¡°You are the one who is unbeatable. Where did you get such courage?¡± ¡°Father, you told me to live as I please.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and offered his ss. His father smiled back. nk. His father¡¯s eyes were full of trust in Yoo-hyun as they clinked their sses. It was a different feeling from before. Maybe that¡¯s why? As their sses emptied, his father¡¯s mouth became lighter. At some point, he even talked about his own work. ¡°Father, how is your business now?¡± ¡°So you¡¯ve been traveling a lot.¡± ¡°Yes. What do you think, Yoo-hyun?¡± He even asked for Yoo-hyun¡¯s advice. That was something he never did before. Yoo-hyun straightened his posture and said, ¡°I think it would be better to diversify your products than to expand your factory right away.¡± ¡°How so?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t know much about architecture. But he knew how the trends would change in the future. When Yoo-hyun finished his exnation, his father nodded. ¡°So eco-friendly, soundproofing, these two are important.¡± ¡°Yes. The supply of regr apartments will slow down for a while.¡± ¡°I see. You make sense.¡± Yoo-hyun was amazed. His father used to refuse his help until recently. But now he reached out first. ¡°Father, let¡¯s have another drink.¡± ¡°Sure. Thank you.¡± ¡°Thank you for what?¡± He even thanked him. They had already be much closer, but it felt like they got even closer. Yoo-hyun liked that very much. They had a pleasant drink and returned home. His father leaned on Yoo-hyun and nodded off. His mother clicked her tongue as she saw him. ¡°Again, again, this guy drank too much.¡± ¡°He drank moderately today.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and defended him. His mother sighed. She couldn¡¯t say anything to her son Yoo-hyun. ¡°Oh well. Is that why he¡¯s so rude?¡± ¡°He¡¯s just tired.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled andid his father down in his room. When he came out, there was a table on the floor. A pot of bean sprout soup was steaming hot. ¡°He¡¯ll have a stomachache tomorrow. Have some soup and go to bed.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you, mother.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t refuse and sat down. His mother smiled. Then she casually said, ¡°Your father seemed very envious of you.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± When Yoo-hyun blinked, his mother smiled and said, ¡°All your siblings are helping your mother.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± ¡°That guy has no shame.¡± His motherughed as if she remembered what his father had said. Yoo-hyun then understood his father¡¯s feelings better. He always acted strong, but he was just a human being too. ¡°He asked me a lot of things.¡± ¡°Yeah. Don¡¯t make him feel left out. Match his pace.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and nodded. He stayed at home for quite a long time. He helped his mother¡¯s shop, visited his father¡¯s factory, and even stopped by Kim Hyun Soo¡¯s busy shop. He didn¡¯t go inside and waste his time. He was nning to meet other friends soon anyway. He just walked around and enjoyed his leisure time. Whewoong The weather was cool and the wind was refreshing. It was perfect. It was a peace he had never felt before. A rxing day passed and the sun began to set. When he returned home, he sat on the floor with his mother and ate watermelon slices Then, the front door of the yard opened Han Jae Hee appeared with something in her hands. ¡°Mom, I¡¯m home. Huh?¡± ¡°Why are you surprised?¡± Yoo-hyun asked and Han Jae Hee avoided his gaze. ¡°Just.¡± She said in a small voice and made a shy expression. Then his mother asked incredulously. ¡°Yoo-hyun, what¡¯s wrong with Jae Hee?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°Did she get dumped by a guy?¡± His mother joked and Han Jae Hee red up. ¡°No, I didn¡¯t.¡± She quickly handed over three paper bags and ran into her room. Each paper bag had ¡®Mom¡¯, ¡®Dad¡¯, and ¡®Brother¡¯ written on the handle. Yoo-hyun handed over the paper bag to his mother. As his mother took out a box from the bag, she blinked. ¡°Huh?¡± There was a logo of a luxury brand on the box. At that moment, his mother¡¯s hands moved faster. She opened the box and gasped. ¡°Oh, oh my, she must be crazy.¡± In front of her eyes was a luxurious handbag. Yoo-hyun was also surprised. In the box with ¡®Brother¡¯ written on the paper bag, there was a pair of designer shoes. The estimated price was over a hundred thousand won. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you too?¡± ¡°Yes, mother. I think this is my gift.¡± ¡°Then what is this?¡± His mother quickly checked the remaining paper bag. There were two bottles of expensive liquor inside. ¡°She¡¯s crazy, she¡¯s crazy.¡± She ran to Han Jae Hee¡¯s room with the handbag still on her shoulder. She knocked on the locked door and asked. ¡°Jae Hee, what is all this?¡± ¡°Just gifts.¡± ¡°Come out. Where did you get the money to buy these?¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t like them, throw them away.¡± Han Jae Hee said bluntly, and his mother looked at the handbag and trailed off. ¡°Well, not that¡­¡± She seemed to like the handbag very much. She didn¡¯t even tear off the stic wrap. Yoo-hyun approached his mother and said, ¡°Mother, I¡¯ll talk to herter.¡± ¡°Alright. Oh dear, I hope she didn¡¯t do anything bad.¡± His mother spat out in a worried voice. From inside the room, a sound was heard. ¡°Mom. I can hear everything.¡± Then his mother whispered to Yoo-hyun with her hand over her mouth. ¡°She¡¯s a bit rough, but she¡¯s nice.¡± She even said she was nice because of the handbag. Yoo-hyun held back hisughter and said, ¡°Mother, don¡¯t worry. She¡¯s fine.¡± ¡°Do you know what¡¯s going on, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s a good thing, so don¡¯t worry.¡± His mother calmed down and left. She still had the handbag on her shoulder. A littleter. Yoo-hyun faced Han Jae Hee in her room. On the small table were expensive liquor and fruits. His mother had bought the fruits with a good mood. Looking at them, Han Jae Hee said, ¡°It feels good to spend money.¡± ¡°Why did you spend so much?¡± Yoo-hyun asked, and Han Jae Hee turned her gaze and muttered to herself. ¡°Brother told me to spend as much as I want.¡± ¡°Yeah. You did well.¡± He chuckled and poured liquor into his sister¡¯s ss. ¡°It¡¯s been a while since we drank liquor together. Right?¡± ¡°It¡¯s only the second time, what do you mean?¡± nk. Han Jae Hee drank it in one shot after clinking sses. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t drink like that. You¡¯ll pass out again.¡± He tried to stop her, but it was toote. ¡°No. The first drink is always like that.¡± ¡°Haha. Howe you never change?¡± Heughed, and Han Jae Hee looked up at him. She said in a serious voice, ¡°Howe you changed so much?¡± ¡°What do you mean? You¡¯re scary.¡± ¡°Just. Thanks to you¡­¡± She stopped and looked embarrassed. She filled her own ss with liquor. Glug glug glug ¡°I¡¯ll pour it myself.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine. Liquor is something you drink alone.¡± She said and drank another ss right away. ¡°You¡¯ll really go down if you keep doing that.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know about anything else, but I can drink well.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He also emptied his ss and filled it again. There was a brief silence between them. He broke it first. ¡°I told you before, you earned it because you¡¯re good.¡± ¡°I know my ce.¡± ¡°No. You¡¯re talented.¡± ¡°Hohoho.¡± Sheughed loudly at his words. Then she drank again. He tried to stop her, but she was too fast. ¡°Don¡¯t drink so fast.¡± Thud She put down her ss and chuckled sarcastically, ¡°Apple bought that crappy thing for 200 million won. How does that make sense?¡± ¡°They have a lot of money.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not stupid. How can this happen?¡± ¡°It happened because you did well.¡± She waved her hand in the air and said, ¡°Han Sung offered me a schrship, Apple bought my design.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I went to Germany, I made a phone.¡± She rambled on with a flushed face from drinking. He just listened quietly for a while. Suddenly, sheughed loudly, ¡°Hahaha. Life is over, Han Jae Hee.¡± She tried to drink another ss by herself, but he offered his ss to her, ¡°Let¡¯s drink together.¡± ¡°With brother?¡± ¡°Who else would you drink with?¡± ¡°Hah. Yeah, right. I should listen to brother. I even got rice cakes in my sleep. Puhaha¡± She suddenly grabbed her stomach andughed. He felt a chill from the sudden change. He asked cautiously, ¡°Jae Hee, I think you¡¯re drunk.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m just crazy.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± ¡°I¡¯m crazy. Say what I said to others. They¡¯ll call me a crazy bitch.¡± He finally understood what his sister meant. Chapter 283: Chapter 283: Chapter 283 Her younger sister had gone through a dramatic change in a short period of time. The results she had achieved were also astounding. No matter how bold her personality was, she couldn¡¯t help feeling pressured. That was why she avoided Yoo-hyun before drinking, and why she said she was crazy after drinking. This time, Yoo-hyun offered her a ss first. ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard.¡± ¡°Brother, just take the money. It¡¯s yours.¡± Han Jae Hee said with a determined expression as she clinked sses with him. Her hand holding the ss was trembling, as if she was reluctant to part with it. Yoo-hyun hid his true feelings and reached out his hand. ¡°Okay. Give it to me.¡± ¡°Huh? I thought you wouldn¡¯t take it.¡± Han Jae Hee¡¯s voice trembled as well. Yoo-hyun suppressed hisughter and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t know you cared so much about me.¡± ¡°I did. But I used some of it.¡± At Han Jae Hee¡¯s words, Yoo-hyun finally burst intoughter. ¡°Hahaha. Are you trying to be funny?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with using some of it? I can just fill it up again.¡± ¡°Haha. Forget it. I don¡¯t need the money.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand while holding his stomach. Then Han Jae Hee asked incredulously, ¡°Why don¡¯t you need the money?¡± ¡°Why should I take your money?¡± ¡°No, not that. Don¡¯t you have any greed for money?¡± ¡°Do I look like that?¡± Yoo-hyun asked back, and Han Jae Hee nodded. ¡°Yeah. You seem to not care about money at all.¡± ¡°In what way?¡± ¡°Even this time. You could have made money easily by using someone else, but why did you use me?¡± ¡°Why should I use someone else?¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s question, Han Jae Hee spilled out the worries that had been nagging her in her drunken state. ¡°There are many people who are good at it. If they did what you told them to do, they would have done it much faster and better.¡± Yoo-hyun blurted out his true feelings as he listened to her. ¡°Those people are not my sister.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Why should I do something good for others?¡± ¡°Then what about me?¡± Yoo-hyun answered without hesitation at Jae Hee¡¯s question. ¡°You are my only sister.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Han Jae Hee fell silent at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. She seemed to be moved by his words, as her eyelids fluttered. Then she emptied a ss and said, ¡°Brother, are you crazy?¡± ¡°What? Where did thate from?¡± ¡°You must be crazy. You suddenly changed sincest year, and now you¡¯re really insane.¡± She muttered to herself as if talking to herself, and Yoo-hyun asked, ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± ¡°If you¡¯re not crazy? Why are you suddenly so nice to me?¡± He had never thought that being nice to his sister was a crazy thing to do. That was something that even the old Han Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t think. It was such a nonsensical question that Yoo-hyun shook his head. ¡°You won¡¯t remember even if I tell you now.¡± ¡°No way. I¡¯m not drunk.¡± They had already emptied a bottle of liquor. Most of it went down her sister¡¯s throat. It would be abnormal if she wasn¡¯t drunk. ng. Yoo-hyun clinked thest ss and asked suddenly, ¡°By the way, why don¡¯t you talk informally today?¡± But the answer he got back was absurd. ¡°I can¡¯t talk informally to someone who made me money.¡± ¡°Then were you doing it on purpose before?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. I can¡¯t remember because I¡¯m drunk.¡± Han Jae Heeughed mischievously and drank thest ss. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun stared nkly at her. The next evening. For some reason, Han Jae Hee brought up the money issue to her mother and father. Her mother¡¯s eyes widened likenterns as she listened. ¡°What? You made that much?¡± ¡°Yeah. Thanks to my brother, I made some money.¡± Han Jae Hee said calmly, and her father praised her right away. ¡°You did a really amazing thing.¡± Her mother agreed as well. ¡°Yes. I never thought you would be so responsible¡­¡± ¡°Mom.¡± ¡°No, I misspoke. I¡¯m just so happy for you.¡± Han Jae Hee red at her mother and frowned at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun looked puzzled, and she turned her head away. Then she said with a firm tone to her mother and father, ¡°It¡¯s too much money for me to keep, so I want to give it to you.¡± Her mother and father said in turn, ¡°Jae Hee, why are you suddenly talking formally to us?¡± ¡°Hmm. Yeah. That¡¯s a bit strange.¡± ¡°Just take it. I¡¯m giving it to you with a big heart.¡± Han Jae Hee said with clenched teeth, and her mother shook her head. ¡°No. Why should we take that?¡± ¡°Why? You can buy whatever you want with this money.¡± ¡°I prefer to receive gifts. I can¡¯t buy them myself because I feel sorry for spending my own money.¡± Han Jae Hee stuck out her tongue at her mother¡¯s illogical answer. ¡°Ugh.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t need it either. That money is rightfully yours.¡± Her father also refused the money, and Han Jae Hee looked around at her family with a dumbfounded expression. ¡°Why are you all like this?¡± Yoo-hyun, who was next to her, exined the exact cause and effect. ¡°You¡¯re also part of this family.¡± ¡°No. I like money. I¡¯ll spend it all soon if I keep it.¡± ¡°Go ahead. It¡¯s your money.¡± Yoo-hyun said indifferently to Han Jae Hee¡¯s defiance. In the end, Han Jae Hee¡¯s rebelliousness exploded. ¡°Fine. You¡¯re making me feel bad. I¡¯ll deposit it in the bank.¡± ¡°Hohoho.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± Her mother and fatherughed at the same time as they watched her. They allughed happily together for the first time in a long time. Only Han Jae Hee was serious. She had been living in the same house with Han Jae Hee, but they didn¡¯t spend much time together. She slept during the day and went out to meet her friends at night. She was a very free spirit. Yoo-hyun said to Han Jae Hee, who was lying in her room until the afternoon, ¡°Are you really not going? You said you wanted to see my friends.¡± ¡°Yeah. I¡¯m sick.¡± ¡°It¡¯s strange that you¡¯re not over your hangover yet.¡± Yoo-hyun clicked his tongue, and a hoarse voice came out from behind the door. ¡°Stop it and get me some water.¡± Yoo-hyun engraved the word ¡®patience¡¯ in his heart and brought some water. Then he put it down in front of the door and said, ¡°I was going to keep quiet, but if you¡¯re going to act like this¡­¡± ¡°Hey, why are you being such an old fart?¡± Then Han Jae Hee came out with her messy hair and snapped. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun turned his body, trying to hold on to his sanity. He heard his sister¡¯s voice from behind. ¡°Are you mad? You¡¯re so timid.¡± ¡°Hey. I¡¯m not.¡± ¡°Hehe. Have a good time. Let¡¯s have a drink tonight.¡± ¡°Ugh. Fine.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head and went outside. A momentter. All his friends gathered at Kim Hyun Soo¡¯s car center. Except for Kim Hyun Soo, who was busy with customers, the other three were standing in front of the entrance of the car center. They listened to the exnation of a burly man standing across from them. ¡°Today¡¯s interview is¡­¡± Kim Yeon Guk, the reporter, gave a brief exnation. Then Ha Jun Seok, who had always wanted to be in the news, asked right away. ¡°Reporter, so you¡¯re saying we¡¯re really going to be in the Our Daily newspaper?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Wow. Awesome.¡± Yoo-hyun stopped Ha Jun Seok, who clenched his fist. This guy had been excited ever since the interview was confirmed. ¡°Hey, stop it. You¡¯re embarrassing us.¡± Then Kang Jun Ki stepped in. ¡°But the car center incident happened a long time ago. Is that news?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ve already done the reporting. The impact of the incident itself is more important than the timing.¡± ¡°Well, I did teach those thugs a lesson.¡± Kang Jun Ki nodded seriously at Kim Yeon Guk¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun made a ridiculous expression at that moment, and Ha Jun Seok red up. ¡°Hey. I did more than you.¡± ¡°No way, dude. I was the first one to grab them by the cor.¡± ¡°Shut up. You got your butt kicked.¡± These two always did this whenever they had a chance. Yoo-hyun ignored their bickering and asked Kim Yeon Guk. ¡°Reporter, I thought we were just doing an interview. Do we have to take pictures?¡± At that moment, Kang Jun Ki and Ha Jun Seok reacted as if they had nned it. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not cool.¡± Kim Yeon Guk nodded as if he understood Yoo-hyun and said, ¡°If it was just focused on the incident, we wouldn¡¯t need pictures.¡± Then he shed his eyes and added, ¡°But I want to make this article about your friendship. To do that¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was about to interrupt him when he heard something off, but Kim Yeon Guk threw out a decisive statement. ¡°And if this article gets popr, this car center will do much better than now. I can guarantee that.¡± ¡°As expected. Reporter, I thought so too.¡± ¡°Yeah. Yoo-hyun, let¡¯s help Hyun Soo out with this opportunity. When else are we going to do it?¡± Kang Jun Ki and Ha Jun Seok joined in, and Yoo-hyun nodded as if he had made up his mind. It wasn¡¯t hard to take pictures, so there was no reason to oppose it. ¡°Then let¡¯s get started quickly.¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s do that. I¡¯ll take pictures first.¡± Kim Yeon Guk took out his camera from his bag at that moment. Ha Jun Seok moved quickly. ¡°I¡¯ll go get Hyun Soo.¡± He showed an amazing reaction speed that he didn¡¯t usually show. A littleter, Kim Hyun Soo was surprised to hear the story btedly. ¡°What? Why are we taking pictures again?¡± At his words, Ha Jun Seok and Kang Jun Ki answered in turn. ¡°Hyun Soo, he said he¡¯ll give us the original pictures too.¡± ¡°Yeah. We won¡¯t get another chance like this.¡± ¡°Hyun Soo, let¡¯s just take it quickly and finish it.¡± Yoo-hyun also stepped in, and Kim Hyun Soo had no choice but to follow along. ¡°Sigh, fine.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled secretly as he looked at him. He knew that he was shy by nature. He had even given autographs to the neighborhood kids after thest article came out. Yoo-hyun patted Kim Hyun Soo¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°This will also be a good memory for you.¡± ¡°You should try it too, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the big deal? It¡¯s okay to show my face a little bit.¡± Yoo-hyun said nonchntly when Kim Yeon Guk said, ¡°All right, let¡¯s get started. Yoo-hyun, please jump when I give you the signal.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it. It¡¯ll make the article more lively.¡± ¡°Reporter, isn¡¯t this too much of a joke?¡± ¡°These days, you have to do this to get popr.¡± Kim Yeon Guk¡¯s sharp answer made Yoo-hyun blink his eyes. Seeing that, Kim Hyun Soo chuckled. ¡°You said you were fine.¡± ¡°Hey, but this is too much.¡± Then Ha Jun Seok stepped in and made things worse. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you kicked three guys down with one flying kick back then.¡± ¡°How do I do that?¡± As Yoo-hyun looked dumbfounded, Kim Yeon Guk added another word. ¡°Jump shots are possible.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do that.¡± This time Kim Hyun Soo said as if he was taking revenge. ¡°I like it.¡± Kang Jun Ki and Ha Jun Seok also raised their voices. Then they made poses among themselves. Kim Hyun Soo was also thinking about it. It was a ridiculous sight. Yoo-hyunughed out loud when Kim Yeon Guk said, ¡°Let¡¯s finish this quickly since you¡¯re all busy. Yoo-hyun, please jump when I give you the signal.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Okay, let¡¯s go. One, two, three.¡± Snap. At that moment, Yoo-hyun unknowingly jumped up from his spot. He even twisted his body and did a flying kick in the air. It was quite high, so the pose looked cool. Snap. ¡°Wow. Yoo-hyun, that¡¯s great. Let¡¯s do it one more time.¡± Kim Yeon Guk praised him, and Ha Jun Seok looked at Yoo-hyun with envy in his eyes. ¡°I¡¯m jealous. I want to jump too.¡± Kang Jun Ki and Kim Hyun Soo felt the same way. ¡°Then let me jump too.¡± As Yoo-hyun spat out augh, Kim Yeon Guk gave another signal. ¡°Okay, let¡¯s do it again. One, two, three.¡± Snap. ¡°Good. Jump again.¡± Snap. In the end, that day Yoo-hyun and his friends had to jump dozens of times in the air. Among them, Yoo-hyun was the most diligent. Chapter 284: Chapter 284: Chapter 284 Yoo-hyun recharged himself during the fairly long vacation. He received a lot of positive energy from his family and friends. That good vibe radiated from him since the morning he returned to work. Jung In Wook, the manager who received a chocte from Yoo-hyun as a souvenir, said to him. ¡°What¡¯s this, why did you buy this? Are you happy just because you went on a vacation?¡± ¡°I¡¯m happy just to see you, manager Jung.¡± ¡°Stop ttering me.¡± Jung In Wook, who was ring at him, asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°By the way, why aren¡¯t you doing the morning report for your team today?¡± ¡°The first team leader came to see me.¡± ¡°Really? Then who is that person?¡± Yoo-hyun pointed to a man whose back was slightly visible behind the partition of the team leader¡¯s seat. Jung In Wook turned his head and said. ¡°He¡¯s the circuit 1 team leader.¡± ¡°So the first team leader and the team leader came from the first team.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Our panel is quite an issue.¡± Why did they suddenly show interest from the first team? Yoo-hyun asked Jung In Wook what he guessed. ¡°Did they hear something from the mobile phone division?¡± ¡°How did you know that?¡± ¡°The first team is a partner of the mobile phone division. That¡¯s why I thought so.¡± ¡°You¡¯re really smart. Actually¡­¡± Jung In Wook stuck out his tongue and told Yoo-hyun what had happened while he was away. As Yoo-hyun expected, there was aint from the mobile phone division. Yoo-hyun nodded and asked. ¡°So, in summary, they¡¯re asking why we¡¯re only supplying ultra-high-resolution panels to Apple?¡± ¡°Yeah. They didn¡¯t need it when they said they didn¡¯t, and now they¡¯re saying something else.¡± ¡°They¡¯re probably more upset because Apple is investing in factories.¡± ¡°Then they should pay us some money.¡± Jung In Wook sighed as if he had been quite troubled in the middle. Yoo-hyun encouraged him. ¡°Manager Jung, you look good.¡± ¡°What? Why?¡± ¡°It seems like you love your team very much now.¡± ¡°Hey, do you want to keep being gross?¡± ¡°Fight on.¡± Yoo-hyun stretched out his clenched fist and smiled brightly as he turned around. Jung In Wook looked at Yoo-hyun¡¯s back with disbelief. He touched the chocte and muttered to himself. ¡°Kid, how did you know I like dark chocte?¡± A momentter, the circuit 1 team leader who had been talking at the team leader¡¯s seat came out. He stopped right behind Yoo-hyun¡¯s seat and turned his body sharply. Then he warned Kim Ho Geol, the senior engineer who followed him. ¡°Don¡¯t take my words lightly, Kim. Got it?¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Kim Ho Geol nodded his head. The rtionship between the two men was clearly revealed in this short conversation. The circuit 1 team felt like they were superior. ¡°Let me know when you¡¯re ready.¡± ¡°I will.¡± The circuit 1 team leader turned his steps again after scanning Kim Ho Geol harshly. Thud. Thud. Soon after, Kim Ho Geol¡¯s sigh was heard behind Yoo-hyun¡¯s back. ¡°Sigh.¡± His awkward situation was felt in his long sigh. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and asked him. ¡°Are you okay, sir?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine. Oh, did you have a good vacation?¡± ¡°Yes. Thanks to you, I had a good time.¡± As Yoo-hyun answered, Kim Ho Geol looked around and whispered quietly. ¡°I see. Then can we talk for a moment?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Yoo-hyun readily agreed. The ce where Yoo-hyun met Kim Ho Geol was a small meeting room. Coffee bought from the cafeteria was ced on the table. The chocte that Yoo-hyun brought was also there. Kim Ho Geol touched the chocte and said. ¡°Thank you, Yoo-hyun. I¡¯ll enjoy it.¡± ¡°Thank you, sir.¡± As Yoo-hyun greeted him, Kim Ho Geol asked. ¡°Why are you thanking me?¡± ¡°You cared about me a lot.¡± ¡°Oh, because of the side dish order?¡± ¡°That too.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer, Kim Ho Geol chuckled and said. ¡°Was it delicious? I¡¯m going to order it often.¡± ¡°My mother was surprised when she found outter.¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to be surprised about?¡± ¡°But you¡¯re the team leader. She said she was sorry she couldn¡¯t put more in and asked me to tell you that.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? That was enough. Tell her I enjoyed it very much.¡± Kim Ho Geol waved his hand right away. He was really grateful for the words. ¡°Yes. I will. Thank you.¡± ¡°You should thank Maeng senior more than me.¡± ¡°Yes. I already expressed it enough.¡± As Yoo-hyun expected, Maeng Gi Yong, the senior engineer, wrote a post on thepany¡¯s promotional bulletin board. He didn¡¯t just write a post, but also put in promotional phrases and images with care. He also promoted it to the team members himself. It was not something that could be done easily. So Yoo-hyun took special care of Maeng Gi Yong. Of course, he also paid attention to Jung Ah Reum, the diet expert. Kim Ho Geolughed and said after hearing the story. ¡°Haha! That¡¯s good. It seems like almost everyone in the team bought it, right?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m grateful for that.¡± Thanks to the chocte and side dish talk, a friendly atmosphere was naturally created. It was a different feeling from the past when they only talked about stiff work. It was thanks to Kim Ho Geol who loosened up the mood with casual conversation. Kim Ho Geol took a sip of coffee and called Yoo-hyun. His eyes were filled with trust in Yoo-hyun. It seemed that the Apple deal was decisive. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry to say this¡­¡± He cautiously tried to bring up the main point. Yoo-hyun took the initiative and asked. ¡°Do they want a panel from the first team?¡± ¡°Yes. As you expected.¡± Kim Ho Geol nodded calmly. He was so surprised that he didn¡¯t care what Yoo-hyun said anymore. ¡°We have a product review ahead of us, so we don¡¯t have much leeway.¡± ¡°Right. It takes a lot of time to transfer panels when we¡¯re already busy.¡± ¡°There will be a manpower gap too.¡± ¡°But it¡¯s hard to refuse in this situation.¡± The product first team was in charge of domestic mobile phone panels. They were directly connected to the mobile phone division, so their demands were the same as those of the mobile phone division. From the perspective of the advanced product team, they had no choice but to be superior. Yoo-hyun recalled his past memories as he looked at Kim Ho Geol hesitating. When he shed with circuit 4 team, Yoo-hyun advised Kim Ho Geol. -It¡¯s not politics to waver around looking at your superiors. It¡¯s real politics to think of your team members first. The situation was different, but the core was the same. Yoo-hyun subtly poked Kim Ho Geol, the senior engineer. ¡°It must be something you have to do politically.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not worried about the first team¡¯s opinion.¡± ¡°Then what?¡± ¡°If I think about the team members¡¯ work right now, it¡¯s better to refuse. But.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kim Ho Geol, who emphasized the end of his sentence, looked at Yoo-hyun. It was clear that he had engraved Yoo-hyun¡¯s words in his heart. He spoke in front of the employee without showing his authority. ¡°I think it might be worse for the team members if we sh with the first team. That¡¯s why I¡¯m worried.¡± It was a reasonable concern and a difficult problem. It was also a kind of problem that had no clear answer. But in this case, Yoo-hyun could easily give him an answer. ¡°Sir, I don¡¯t think you have to worry so much.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°They probably won¡¯t keep asking for it.¡± Yoo-hyun said it easily, and Kim Ho Geol objected. ¡°They came to see me personally, so the pressure from the mobile phone division must have been great.¡± ¡°The mobile phone division doesn¡¯t have ultra-high-resolution panels in their roadmap. They can¡¯t do anything with the panels right now.¡± Yoo-hyun was not the type of person who only thought positively. He had analyzed the next-generation mobile phone roadmap in detail during the color phone project. It was based on his conclusion. Kim Ho Geol saw Yoo-hyun¡¯s confident eyes and nodded his head. ¡°So it¡¯s just a passing wind.¡± ¡°Yes. And even if not, the group leader will stop it. There¡¯s nothing more important than our work in the group right now.¡± ¡°Then¡­¡± Kim Ho Geol hesitated as if asking for an answer, and Yoo-hyun said clearly. ¡°You just have to smile and endure it for a while.¡± ¡°Do I have to smile?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and answered. ¡°Yes. It¡¯s politics to not give and not be hated.¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± Kim Ho Geol, who had been nk for a moment,ughed out loud. Yoo-hyun returned to his seat and thought. It was as he had told Kim Ho Geol. This matter was likely to end as a happening. There was no room for the mobile phone division to interfere in this situation. Nevertheless, he felt uneasy and picked up his phone. After the call was connected, he heard Kim Sung Deuk, the senior engineer¡¯s voice. -Long time no see. ¡°Yes, sir. How have you been?¡± Kim Sung Deuk, who received Yoo-hyun¡¯s greeting, brought up the side dish story right away. -Yeah. I ate your mother¡¯s side dish¡­ He was grateful, but it wasn¡¯t something he could listen to for a long time. ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted him and went straight to the point. ¡°Sir, I have something to ask you.¡± -What is it? ¡°It seems like there¡¯s some talk about ultra-high-resolution panels from the mobile phone division.¡± -Ah, that? I heard some talk from the development center too. Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyebrows narrowed for a moment. The talk should havee from the product nning team of the mobile phone division. The development center should have opposed it rather than supported it. Yoo-hyun asked with a doubtful voice. ¡°Isn¡¯t the development center not ready yet?¡± -Well, there¡¯s been a lot of newstely. ¡°It seems like there¡¯s too much work to do now.¡± -It¡¯s impossible as far as I can see. It¡¯s probably just showmanship. Kim Sung Deuk spoke calmly as if it was someone else¡¯s business. He trusted Yoo-hyun enough to say that. Yoo-hyun asked him casually. ¡°Is the new center leader someone who likes to show off?¡± -I don¡¯t know. He seems to be especially like that this time. ¡°Really?¡± -I don¡¯t know much. I haven¡¯t shed with him much. ¡°I see.¡± The development center leader was changed by Shin Myung Ho, the vice president¡¯s killing order. The new Sim Kwang Soo executive director was an internal appointment case from the business division. He was someone who didn¡¯t even remain in Yoo-hyun¡¯s memory, so he didn¡¯t know his color. While Yoo-hyun was lost in thought for a moment, Kim Sung Deuk said abruptly. -Ah, they¡¯re also trying to set up a new roadmap at the development center. ¡°Will you handle it, sir?¡± -No. It seems like they¡¯re going to do it themselves. They¡¯ll probably contact you from there too. From what he heard, he understood why the first team moved. The development center put pressure on them directly. Thanks to Kim Sung Deuk¡¯s exnation, he had a rough idea. Yoo-hyun thanked him. ¡°Thank you for telling me.¡± Then Kim Sung Deuk revealed his true feelings. -Don¡¯t just thank me with words, work with me. ¡°Haha. Be careful on your way.¡± He was a consistent person too. Yoo-hyun hung up the phone with a smile. Yoo-hyun was troubled. Why did the development center take the initiative? It could be seen as showmanship, but the connection seemed weak. The first team had to move to push the LCD panel, which meant that there was some internal discussion going on. It was not easy to turn their eyes to another side when they had an ongoing project. There was a high possibility that someone from above was involved. Chapter 285: Chapter 285: Chapter 285 As Yoo-hyun was thinking for a moment, Team Leader Lee Jinmok approached him and asked. ¡°Yoo-hyun, let¡¯s go work on the module.¡± ¡°Are we going already?¡± ¡°Already? We¡¯rete.¡± Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and said in a good-natured tone. ¡°They say the best time to do something is when you think it¡¯s toote.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s just that the module work is so backed up right now¡­ Ah!¡± Team Leader Lee Jinmok, who was speaking anxiously, paused for a moment. ¡°What?¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s question, he gave a meaningful smile. ¡°No, nothing. I was just worrying about something unnecessary.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Never mind, VIP of module work. Let¡¯s go quickly. I¡¯ll pull the cart for you.¡± He then pulled the folding cart that contained the module boxes and walked ahead briskly. ¡°I¡¯ll do it.¡± Yoo-hyun followed him quickly. But he couldn¡¯t stop Team Leader Lee Jinmok¡¯s strong will to take the lead. Thanks to that, his hands were free. The module work, which he had done once before, was finished faster thanst time. It was when Team Leader Lee Jinmok was admiring it. ¡°Wow.¡± Cho Yujung, who had led the work at a fast pace, came over and greeted Yoo-hyun. But her greeting was not about the work. ¡°Yoo-hyun, your side dishes are low in calories and really delicious.¡± ¡°Thank you. I hope I¡¯m not burdening you too much.¡± ¡°Of course not. It was exactly my style.¡± As Cho Yujung finished speaking, the other female employees who had helped with the module work also chimed in. ¡°Really. I even ordered two more jars.¡± ¡°My dad really liked it.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll use it often. I also left a review.¡± He felt embarrassed, but gratitude came first. Yoo-hyun smiled and handed them some choctes. ¡°And have some of these too.¡± ¡°Oh my! What are these choctes?¡± Cho Yujung brightened up, and the other female employees also liked them. ¡°You even wrapped them up.¡± ¡°Oh, Yoo-hyun¡¯s handwriting is so pretty.¡± The words that came back were nice, so the words that went out were also nice. ¡°I feel like I¡¯m always getting help from you. Thank you.¡± ¡°Thank you? We¡¯re the ones who should be grateful.¡± Cho Yujung returned the words again. They exchanged words and created a very harmonious atmosphere. It was something that could never happen in the harsh module factory. ¡°¡­¡± Team Leader Lee Jinmok had experienced it before, but he still couldn¡¯t get used to it. On the way back after finishing the work, he asked. ¡°Hey, isn¡¯t this a bit too much?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°No, everyone is only¡­¡± Team Leader Lee Jinmok stopped talking and choked up. When Yoo-hyun looked at him, he shook his head vigorously. There was no point in saying anything when there was no answer to be gained. He gave up and changed the subject. ¡°No. But there are a lot of people who buy your side dishes.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t know it would spread to the module factory either.¡± ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because there are always posts on thepany promotion board.¡± ¡°I guess so. It¡¯s a good thing.¡± Yoo-hyun recalled the posts that had been posted on the board. The small ball that Maeng Giyong Senior had thrown up was the starting point. That post had a lot ofments and an overwhelming number of viewspared to other posts. Later, voluntary reviews also appeared on the board. Thanks to that, the number of orders kept increasing. ¡°You must have gotten a lot of orders from just thepany. Right?¡± ¡°Yes. Most of them seem to bepany people.¡± ¡°There are so many people in ourpany¡­ You must have a lot of volume.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I hired one part-timer.¡± It was probably a short-term spike in volume, but he needed a part-timer. His mother had too much work right now. His mother seemed to like having a part-timer once she tried it. Team Leader Lee Jinmok nodded his head at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°You did well. I hope you prosper more in the future.¡± ¡°I will. You also ordered a lot, Team Leader.¡± ¡°I did, umm, just tried it out.¡± Team Leader Lee Jinmok coughed awkwardly and walked away. Rattle rattle rattle. The wheels of the folding cart scraped against the bumpy hallway floor. Yoo-hyun ran after him and said. ¡°Team Leader, please give it to me. I¡¯ll pull it now.¡± ¡°No. I feel like I have to do this at least to feelfortable.¡± Team Leader Lee Jinmok lowered his head and went ahead quickly. His eyes were full of determination to pull the cart. Yoo-hyun looked at his back with a bewildered expression. Ring ring. He got one text message. He took out his phone and checked it. It was a message from the gym manager. -Yoo-hyun, your diet side dishes are perfect. So I ordered 100 jars. He was naturally grateful. But apart from that, a hollowugh escaped from Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth. ¡°I wonder if there¡¯s any point in dieting if you eat 100 jars.¡± At that moment, in front of Yoo-hyun¡¯s mother Kim Yeonhee¡¯s side dish shop, boxes were piled up like a mountain. The new part-timer Ahn Sora was sweating as she packed the boxes. She sighed as she stacked the packed boxes. ¡°Where on earth is this gym that ordered 100 jars?¡± Apart from the gym, the orders were still piling up. She repeated the work of moving and stacking boxes endlessly. As she did so, several hours passed by. She was about to make a fuss. ¡°Boss, I feel like I came here to do a delivery loading and unloading part-time job.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Sora.¡± Kim Yeonhee, who was next to her, made an apologetic expression. Ahn Sora shook her head. ¡°I¡¯m just joking. You have more work to do, Boss.¡± ¡°No. You worked hard, Sora. I¡¯ll pay you more for your daily wage.¡± As soon as Kim Yeonhee mentioned the daily wage, Ahn Sora rolled up her sleeves and sparkled her eyes. ¡°That¡¯s what I should do. Just leave it to me!¡± Meanwhile, the module work was sessful. The quality of the improved panel was better than before. Go Seongcheol Senior, the leader of Part 2, who was touching the module, said. ¡°Yoo-hyun, look at this from the side. How is it?¡± ¡°It looks good?¡± ¡°Right? The SLC (Spin Liquid Crystal) method has a good viewing angle. Now I can see the difference clearly.¡± At Go Seongcheol Senior¡¯s words, the others also turned their heads to see. Compared to the Apple phone panel next to it, it looked much better. Team Leader Lee Jinmok, who was watching it, suddenly opened his mouth. ¡°That¡¯s true. But then, wouldn¡¯t it be visible to the people sitting next to you too?¡± ¡°It¡¯s good if you can see well, right? More people can see it.¡± At Maeng Giyong Senior¡¯s words, Team Leader Lee Jinmok looked puzzled. ¡°Do you need that for a phone?¡± Chapter 285 Yoo-hyun gave him an answer. ¡°With a super-high-resolution panel, media consumption will increase.¡± ¡°But it¡¯s just a phone. The screen isn¡¯t that big either.¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. It¡¯s convenient to watch. There¡¯s no other media device that has 3Gmunication.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Maybe it was because it was a future that hadn¡¯t arrived yet, but Team Leader Lee Jinmok tilted his head in doubt. It was understandable, since the SLC (Spin Liquid Crystal) method of coating the liquid crystal increased the production cost rtively. On the other hand, it had the advantage of having a good viewing angle, so it was mainly used for expensive TV panels. It was the first time to apply it to mobile devices. From an engineer¡¯s point of view, it seemed unnecessary to do this. Go Seongcheol Senior, who was next to him, said. ¡°Team Leader has a point, but we had no choice.¡± ¡°Because of the defect rate?¡± ¡°Yeah. With the existing method of coating the liquid crystal, we couldn¡¯t get a good yield from the super-high-resolution panel.¡± ¡°Then there¡¯s nothing we can do about it.¡± Team Leader Lee Jinmok agreed and Go Seongcheol Senior smiled at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Well, Yoo-hyun will sell the light well.¡± ¡°Light sellers are the best in Go-Stop. Just leave it to me.¡± Yoo-hyun said confidently. He had a reason to say that. The SLC method, which was specialized for Hanseong LCD TV, would be the killing point of the super-high-resolution panel. In the past, he had caught a mouse by backing up a cow, but this time he aimed for it from the start. Thanks to that, he was able to advance the timing and improve the quality. The work was going in a direction that couldn¡¯t fail. Yoo-hyun returned to his seat and brought up the overall schedule on his monitor. The tasks that each department had to do ording to the product review schedule were listed in detail. It wasn¡¯t just the Pre-Production Team that was struggling. The Sales and Marketing Department also staked their lives on this product review. Thanks to that, the countless schedules that were spread out in all directions were carried out without any problems. However, there was something that bothered Yoo-hyun in his mind. Ring ring. Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone on his desk rang. The caller was Kang Changseok, his fellow trainee from his new employee training. It was an expected call, so Yoo-hyun answered it happily. ¡°Changseok hyung.¡± -Hey, long time no see. How have you been? ¡°I¡¯ve been good. Did you get home well back then?¡± -What do you think? How much did Seulgi make me drink¡­ Kang Changseok rambled on about what happened at the trainee gathering. Most of it wasints about the two tough female trainees. Then he casually brought up the main point. -Yoo-hyun, I need your help with something. ¡°Our panel roadmap data?¡± -Yeah, how did you know? It was something that the Development Center Director himself tried to take care of until the panel level. It was easy to predict that the Pre-Production Team, which had a pre-production nature among the subordinate teams, would take on that task. Usually, these kinds of chores were passed on to the youngest ones. That was exactly Kang Changseok¡¯s situation. He couldn¡¯t say it as it was, so Yoo-hyun vaguely made up a reason. ¡°Just because. You don¡¯t seem like someone who would ask me for anything else.¡± -I don¡¯t know anything but work anyway. Kang Changseok boasted his usual bluff and Yoo-hyun yed along. ¡°That¡¯s right. You¡¯re doing great.¡± -Thanks for recognizing me. The reason why I want to use it is¡­ Kang Changseok exined his reason at length. He felt like he had thought a lot before calling him. Yoo-hyun readily agreed to his request. ¡°I can give it to you. It¡¯s already been sent to the Mobile Phone Business Division anyway.¡± -Thank you. I¡¯ll really buy you a meal. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll look forward to it.¡± Yoo-hyun hung up the phone happily. He had been worried about the movements within the Development Center anyway. He could use this data as a contact point to look into their situation. Kang Changseok called him several times to ask him various things about the data. -Originally, the super-high-resolution panel¡­ ¡°That¡¯s not what you got from the Mobile Phone Business Division¡­¡± Yoo-hyun answered kindly. And every time he did so, he heard about the team¡¯s internal situation through Kang Changseok. -I have a report scheduled with the Team Leader. ¡°Are you also uploading our roadmap data?¡± -Just as a reference. He asked me at first, but now he seems less interested. ¡°I see. Good luck with your report.¡± -There¡¯s nothing to do well or not with this report. Anyway, thanks for your help. ¡°You¡¯re wee. Contact me again if you need anything.¡± He could tell Kang Changseok¡¯s situation from just a few words. There was nothing problematic so far. The interest that had sparkled was also fading. But he couldn¡¯t rx. The Development Center Director had stepped in, but it was too quiet. He felt a strange feeling that tickled Yoo-hyun¡¯s intuition. Yoo-hyun muttered to himself after hanging up the phone. ¡°Let¡¯s just watch a little more.¡± Chapter 286: Chapter 286: Chapter 286 A few days had passed. Yoo-hyun was sitting at his office desk, browsing through the IT news section as usual. He wanted to keep track of Sharp and Ilseong¡¯s movements. He also had a purpose of checking if there was anyone behind the phone business that was barely running. There was nothing better than the media to boost his work, just like he did. As he was looking at the newly posted articles, one caught his eye. It was a title that could easilye out, considering that Apple phones were about to be released in Korea. He clicked on it and scanned the content, frowning. It was already a situation where rumors were spreading in the phone business division. This kind of remark could cause misunderstandings. It was obvious that someone had intentionally written the article. Yoo-hyun scrolled down to check the presspany. Hanseilbo. As soon as he saw the name, Yoo-hyun spat out augh. ¡°That¡¯s it, right?¡± It was clear that the moment the article came out, it was a signal re. At that moment, Yoo-hyun received a call. Surprisingly, it was from Yeotaesik, the executive director. ¡°Yes, sir¡­I understand. I¡¯ll see youter.¡± A few hourster. Yoo-hyun met Yeotaesik at a quiet cafe on the outskirts of Ulsan. ¡°How¡¯s work going?¡± ¡°Yes. The preparation for the product evaluation meeting is going well.¡± Yeotaesik smiled leisurely as he heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. His thin silver sses and calm expression suited him very well. He said as he drank his tea. ¡°I heard that Mr. Shin is taking good care of you.¡± ¡°He pays a lot of attention to me.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. You must be having a hard time taking care of three departments, but he¡¯s doing well for you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to the group leader who organized everything well.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and ttered him. But Yeotaesik was not such an easy person. He immediately got to the point. ¡°Mr. Shin thinks highly of you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s an honor.¡± Yoo-hyun backed off a step, but Yeotaesik pressed on. ¡°How about the Hanseilbo article?¡± ¡°It seems like someone moved from inside.¡± ¡°Inside, you mean?¡± ¡°Hankyunghoe.¡± ¡°How do you know Hankyunghoe?¡± Hanseilbo had a strong connection with Hankyunghoe¡¯s line. Only a handful of people in thepany knew this well. It didn¡¯t make sense that a mere employee knew this. Yoo-hyun looked straight into Yeotaesik¡¯s eyes and opened his mouth. ¡°The group leader said that the process is not very important.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. True.¡± ¡°Then why do I know this rather than how to make the result more important?¡± He could have exined it vaguely, but there was no reason to do so. In this case, it was better to be strong and give confidence to the other party. It seemed that Yoo-hyun¡¯s intention worked well, as Yeotaesik¡¯s attitude softened. He probably believed that Mr. Shin had given him a hint. ¡°You¡¯re right. You¡¯re like Mr. Shin when I¡¯m with you.¡± It was a nice thing to hear, but Yoo-hyun joked back. ¡°Do I look that old?¡± ¡°What? Hahaha!¡± Yoo-hyun drank his tea leisurely as he watched Yeotaesikugh loudly. There was nothing more to see after confirming each other¡¯s positions. Yeotaesik brought up the main topic first. ¡°As you know, someone is definitely pulling strings behind the scenes.¡± ¡°It¡¯s to shake up the LCD business division.¡± ¡°It¡¯s because this ce is still outside their influence?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s also politically important.¡± The LCD business division was powerful after the home appliances and phone business divisions. In terms of groups, it was bigger than most subsidiaries. This meant that the LCD business division had a lot of influence on the selection of the next chairman. Yoo-hyun went one step further. ¡°And its importance will increase in the future.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Yeotaesik asked with curiosity, and Yoo-hyun told him without hesitation. ¡°The LCD business division will soon be spun off.¡± ¡°Huh.¡± Yeotaesik¡¯s mouth opened wide at the story that was too big in scale. Yoo-hyun did not stop talking. ¡°The time is not far away.¡± ¡°There will be a lot of resistance. It¡¯s not easy to make apany independent.¡± ¡°It has to be one of two things. Either it¡¯s a burden on thepany because of its severe deficit, or it has enough power to survive on its own.¡± In the past, it was the former, but this time he intended to make it thetter. Yoo-hyun sent a determined look, and Yeotaesik muttered his words. ¡°Enough power to survive on its own.¡± ¡°Yes. It has to be strong enough to stand on its own without Hanseong Electronics¡¯ help.¡± Yeotaesik¡¯s head shed with one thought as he heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. ¡°Is the prerequisite for that, this Apple phone panel?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yeotaesik lost his words in front of Yoo-hyun¡¯s confident expression. He straightened his posture and asked. ¡°What can I do to help?¡± ¡°There will be pressure from the phone business division, since the article came out.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± ¡°I hope you can stop that.¡± ¡°I can do it for a short time, but there¡¯s a limit.¡± Yeotaesik was prepared for that, as he had expected. But he couldn¡¯t stop it if the phone business director stepped in. That¡¯s when Yoo-hyun reassured him. ¡°It won¡¯t be long. Once the product evaluation meeting is over, they¡¯ll shut up.¡± ¡°Why? If it goes well, we¡¯ll be more tied to Apple phones.¡± ¡°If it goes moderately well, yes.¡± ¡°Then?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll find out soon enough.¡± Yoo-hyun gave him a meaningful smile. Yeotaesik asked him an absurd question. ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°A new employee? Don¡¯t make meugh. The only thing I¡¯m sure of is that you know something that even the top floor of ourpany doesn¡¯t know.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t flinch at Yeotaesik¡¯s sharp words. ¡°I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Whoever says what, I¡¯m a new employee Han Yoo-hyun.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. Yeotaesik looked at him with disbelief. Inside the Hanseong Electronics Sindorim Campus, a small meeting room. There was a report on the next-generation phone going on. Kang Changseok spoke based on the data he had organized. ¡°ording to the roadmap of the LCD panel¡­¡± The new team leader, Senior Manager So Byung-doo, nodded his head as he heard that. ¡°You¡¯ve prepared a lot, Chang-seok.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°But you can¡¯t put a high-resolution panel like that. It makes us look unprepared.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right. Should I delete it?¡± ¡°No. Don¡¯t do that. What you should do is¡­¡± As he listened to Senior Manager So¡¯s exnation, Kang Chang-seok cautiously gave his opinion. ¡°I think changing the data might cause misunderstanding.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all in the news. What¡¯s the big deal? Let¡¯s keep it simple and clean.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll review it once more¡­¡± As soon as Kang Chang-seok opened his mouth, Senior Manager Soughed out loud. ¡°Haha! If you do well, you can present this to the center director, you know?¡± ¡°Th-the center director?¡± ¡°Yes. This is the hottest topic these days. You can do it, right?¡± Kang Chang-seok¡¯s face was flustered by the unexpected offer. He felt the envious eyes of his seniors around him. ¡°I¡¯ll do my best!¡± It was a critical moment when the pressure from the mobile business division increased due to the Hanseilbo article. Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik stepped forward and handled the situation. He stopped the leak before it happened, so people didn¡¯t even know there was a problem. Even the team leader of the advanced product team didn¡¯t know what was going on upstairs. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun was able to hear a different story from behind, in a different ce. The voice of Assistant Manager Choi Min-hee rang through Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone speaker. -I attended a meeting led by the group director and¡­ Through her exnation, Yoo-hyun confirmed two facts. ¡°The center director filed aint?¡± -They made such a fuss in the media. That¡¯s why the executive director got involved. ¡°I see.¡± First, the person who stepped forward was the development center director of the mobile business division. As he had heard from Kim Sung-deuk, he was directly in charge of the panel. -He seemed to have a very strong style. He even called our group director personally. ¡°Personally?¡± -Yeah. It¡¯s good that our group director stopped him, or else it would have been a big deal. ¡°Is everything settled then?¡± -It seems so. You don¡¯t have to worry about this stuff, Yoo-hyun. Second, the center director was more proactive than he thought. It was not something that someone who had just be a center director would do. Maybe there was a connection between him and Han Kyung-hoe. Of course, it was too early to judge by this. Yoo-hyun thanked her for telling him this. ¡°Thank you for letting me know this, Assistant Manager.¡± -What are you thanking me for? You¡¯re working hard down there, I¡¯m sorry I can¡¯t take care of you more. ¡°I know you¡¯re taking good care of me, Assistant Manager.¡± -Don¡¯t say that again. ¡°I mean it.¡± It wasn¡¯t an empty word. There was a reason why Kim Young-gil could go all-in on the Apple product review presentation. It was because Choi Min-hee supported him well from behind. She must have been busy with the innovation nning contest with a small number of people, but she did her job quietly. And she never showed any signs of it. He was very grateful for that. Maybe Yoo-hyun¡¯s feelings reached her, because Choi Min-hee¡¯s voice became softer. -Yoo-hyun, why don¡¯t youe up once? It¡¯s time for your business trip anyway. ¡°I was going to go soon. There¡¯s also Hwang¡¯s wedding.¡± -And we have to have a farewell party for Park too. ¡°Yes. I have a lot of things to do there.¡± -Yeah. Everyone misses you here. ¡°What about you, Assistant Manager?¡± When Yoo-hyun asked casually, Choi Min-hee answered cheerfully. -Me too, of course. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go faster.¡± -I¡¯ll wait for you. Was it because they were far apart? This kind of awkward conversation became natural to them now. Yoo-hyun smiled and hung up the phone. He returned to his seat and organized his thoughts. Whether the mobile development center director had anything to do with Han Kyung-hoe or not, it didn¡¯t matter much now. He would find out after the product review was over anyway. Until then, Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik would block him well. It would be different if Vice President Hyeon Gi-jung stepped in, but that was very unlikely. He was not someone who would move rashly without data. There was nothing for LCD business division to be med for in this conflict situation. They had prepared very solid evidence documents after all. The rest was smooth sailing. He was worried about Sharp, but he could check on thatter. Chapter 287: Chapter 287: Chapter 287 A new week had begun. Monday morning. Inside the office of the development center director at Hansung Electronics¡¯ Sindorim campus. Vice President Shim Kwang-soo¡¯s eyes sparkled as he received a report. ¡°Look at this. The LCD division never intended to give us the panel in the first ce.¡± Senior Manager So Byung-doo nodded his head. ¡°That¡¯s right. That¡¯s why we didn¡¯t have a high-resolution panel in our roadmap.¡± ¡°Yeo Tae-sik, that bastard, how dare he lie to us?¡± Vice President Shim Kwang-soo clenched his teeth. Then he asked again, as if to confirm. ¡°So, team leader, are you sure this is from the LCD division?¡± ¡°Yes. This is the data shared by the LCD product nning division. Right, Chang-seok?¡± Caught off guard by Senior Manager So Byung-doo¡¯s question, Kang Chang-seok lowered his head. He looked like he had lost his soul, maybe because it was too hard for him to be here. ¡°Huh? Oh, yes, yes, that¡¯s right.¡± Hearing that, Vice President Shim Kwang-soo clenched his fist. ¡°This won¡¯t do. We have to teach LCD a lesson this time.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± At Senior Manager So Byung-doo¡¯s question, Vice President Shim Kwang-soo answered without hesitation. ¡°I have to talk to the vice president.¡± ¡°Vice president?¡± At that moment, Senior Manager So Byung-doo¡¯s face turned pale. Kang Chang-seok waspletely lost in thought. At that time. Yoo-hyun was on the phone with reporter Oh Eun-bi. -Yoo-hyun, I just saw an article from Japan¡­ ¡°Really?¡± -This is not the time to be calm. If they have the same conditions, Hansung will lose out. Maybe because it was apetition with Japan, reporter Oh Eun-bi was fully immersed in it. He appreciated her passion, but there was no need to be so excited. ¡°It¡¯ll be fine. We have something prepared too.¡± -Really? That¡¯s a relief. ¡°I feel energized. And thank you for letting me know.¡± -Haha! You¡¯re wee. It¡¯s my job. It was a bit strange for a reporter¡¯s role. But he knew that well, so Yoo-hyun also spoke kindly. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll let you know as soon as something happens.¡± -Haha. I¡¯ll repay you with a good article. After the call with reporter Oh Eun-bi ended. It didn¡¯t take long for the news to appear on domestic portal sites. The article alone was enough to worry about. If the same performance panel came out, Sharp¡¯s panel would have an advantage because it was expected to be cheaper. Sharp had failed in the past. This setback had held them back for a while, and instead Hansung was able to fly. He thought this would be the same case this time too. But nothing was 100 percent certain in everything. Yoo-hyun picked up his phone to check on things. He moved to a quiet hallway and checked the time. As soon as it was exactly on time, he made a call. After a few rings, Japanese came from the other side of the phone. -Steve, I¡¯ve been waiting for you. ¡°Tanaka, let¡¯s get straight to the point. What about the information I asked for?¡± -Right now Sharp is¡­ Tanaka told him about Sharp¡¯s internal situation. There was definitely a difference between what was reported in the media and what was actually happening. ¡°So they did make it after all.¡± -That¡¯s how hard they¡¯re working down there. ¡°Thank you. I got it.¡± -Is this how you pay off your debt? Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t get in Tanaka¡¯s way because of Director Lee Tae-ryong¡¯s matter. Thanks to that, Tanaka was able to finish his work with minimal damage. It was a win-win situation for both of them, but the initiative was still Yoo-hyun¡¯s part. Yoo-hyun spoke softly at an inappropriate time. ¡°What debt between us?¡± -What kind of rtionship are we? ¡°A very healthy one where you sometimes do me favors.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words made Tanaka give a suspicious answer. -I haven¡¯t received a penny from you yet. ¡°But you¡¯ll get something bigger instead. Isn¡¯t that why you keep in touch with me? -¡­ Tanaka was a pragmatic person. Right now Yoo-hyun was more of an expectation factor than a threat to him. He had a lot of information because he had a lot of secrets. Knowing that, Yoo-hyun could deal with Tanaka more confidently. ¡°I¡¯ll contact you next time. You¡¯ll have something to gain by then.¡± -Steve¡­ Click. Yoo-hyun hung up the phone before Tanaka finished his sentence. There was no need to leave any room for him here. The real time Tanaka needed was after this matter was over. The internal situation of Sharp that Yoo-hyun got from Tanaka was not much different from his prediction. Sharp was more desperate than before, but still struggling. They had not ovee the weaknesses that Yoo-hyun remembered. It was fair to say that he had almost eliminated the threat factor. Now he just had to prepare well for the product review meeting. Yoo-hyun thought so as he returned to his seat. Beep. He received a message from his assistant Joo Yoon-ha. -Yoo-hyun, the director is looking for you. Please let me know when you are avable for a meeting. Now Director Go Joon-ho even checked Yoo-hyun¡¯s time when he requested a meeting. He appreciated his consideration, but there was no need to do so. Yoo-hyun sent a reply and turned around right away. Inside the office of mobile product 4 division. Director Go Joon-ho greeted Yoo-hyun with a friendly smile and poured him some tea. ¡°This is a new tea I bought. Try it.¡± ¡°Thank you. It smells good.¡± ¡°Haha! I¡¯m d. Help yourself.¡± In the warm atmosphere, Yoo-hyun drank the tea. Then he suddenly remembered the past when he was here with Director Go Joon-ho. He had praised him and also threatened to resign. On the contrary, he had done a lot of embarrassing things. Despite that, they had be very good partners now. It was an ironic thing. Yoo-hyun smiled and Director Go Joon-ho opened his mouth slightly. ¡°You look happy. I guess things are going well?¡± ¡°Yes. They are. The team members are doing their best.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. I know. But Sharp is the problem, right?¡± At the probing question, Yoo-hyun answered right away. There was no need to hide it. ¡°The internal situation is not like that. It¡¯s just for demo purposes.¡± ¡°Haha. As expected, you know Sharp¡¯s situation well.¡± ¡°I happened to hear it.¡± ¡°Yeah. You must have heard a lot of information from here and there.¡± It seemed like he misunderstood something, but it didn¡¯t matter. The more Director Go Joon-ho liked him, the easier it would be to work with him. Yoo-hyun drank his tea without saying anything. He took that as a positive sign and Director Go Joon-ho took another step forward. ¡°Everyone is working hard, so how can I just sit still?¡± ¡°I appreciate it, director. Your role is very important. It¡¯s such an important event.¡± ¡°Haha! Sure. Just say it. I¡¯ll support you with anything.¡± As he heard the words he had been waiting for, Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t hesitate to speak. ¡°When Senior Maeng Ki-yong goes on a business trip this time¡­¡± For this product review meeting, they had to connect the panel to the mockup made by Apple. Senior Maeng Ki-yong was selected to go on a business trip for that task. Since it was his first time going to Apple, Yoo-hyun wanted to ease his burden. It was better to have less risk for the same result. ¡°Hmm, yeah. It would be nice if you could assign someone from team 3 who has experience with Apple.¡± ¡°Yes. I think that would be a great help for the coboration with Apple.¡± ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s do that.¡± Director Go Joon-ho¡¯s answer was refreshing, as he was also in charge of division 3. Of course, there was also his trust in Yoo-hyun. ¡°Thank you.¡± As Yoo-hyun thanked him, he pretended to be generous and waved his hand. ¡°Haha! Don¡¯t thank me for this. It makes me embarrassed.¡± Then he gave him a subtle look and asked. ¡°So, what are you going to do now?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to Hansung Tower to help with the presentation preparation.¡± ¡°Is the group leader going with you?¡± ¡°Yes. He even decorated the meeting room in Hansung Tower as an Apple set.¡± ¡°He¡¯s really meticulous. He takes care of everything he needs to.¡± Director Go Joon-ho nodded his head as he sensed Yoo-hyun¡¯s mood. He had given him something, so it was time to let him go. ¡°That¡¯s why the group leader seems to care a lot about you.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes. He praised youst time.¡± ¡°What did he say?¡± ¡°He said you¡¯re doing well despite being in charge of two divisions.¡± Yoo-hyun told him exactly what he had heard. ¡°Hahaha! That¡¯s nothing to be hard about.¡± Director Go Joon-houghed with his shoulders shaking. He was a scary person who was rumored to be ruthless, and now he was in charge of divisions 3 and 4. But he was also an ordinary office worker who liked to be praised. He smiled happily and then changed the subject. ¡°Are you confident this time?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯ll always bring more than expected results.¡± Yoo-hyun answered firmly. This was not just a bluff. It was confidence based on checking the internal and external threats thoroughly. He felt his spirit face-to-face and Director Go Joon-ho smiled and nodded his head. ¡°Haha! That¡¯s good. The vice president will be very pleased.¡± ¡°It¡¯s thanks to you, director. The vice president won¡¯t forget it either.¡± As Yoo-hyun smiled and ttered him, Director Go Joon-ho shook his whole body. ¡°Hahaha.¡± Hisughtersted for a while in the office. Meanwhile, signs of trouble were showing up in apletely different ce. The office of the business director located at Hansung Electronics¡¯ Sindorim campus. Vice President Hyeon Gi-jung tapped his forehead as he listened to Vice President Shim Kwang-soo¡¯s report from the development center. ¡°So LCD said that?¡± ¡°Yes. This is the data. Iined, but LCD doesn¡¯t even listen.¡± Vice President Shim Kwang-soo pushed LCD as if he was picking a fight. From Vice President Hyeon Gi-jung¡¯s perspective, it was hard not to feel ufortable. ¡°Hmm, the vice president is already concerned about this¡­¡± ¡°If we follow Apple like this, we¡¯ll fall behind too much.¡± ¡°I understand how you feel, Vice President Shim. But it¡¯s only natural to take care of our ownpany first.¡± ¡°Yes. You¡¯re right.¡± Since he had solid evidence, Vice President Hyeon Gi-jung had no choice but to make up his mind. The words that Vice President Shim Kwang-soo wanted came out of his mouth. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll take care of this part.¡± ¡°Thank you, vice president.¡± A malicious smile appeared on Vice President Shim Kwang-soo¡¯s lips. With one word, the whole organization could shake. That was how apany worked. Especially, one word from a powerful person could be amplified like a speaker ande down to the lower people. Vice President Hyeon Gi-jung threw a joking remark at Vice President Im Jun-pyo of LCD division. And that was not in person, but through a phone call. ¡°Vice President Im, you¡¯ve be greedy.¡± -Vice president, what do you mean¡­ ¡°No, I¡¯m just saying that you seem to care too much about Apple.¡± -No, sir. That¡¯s not true at all. ¡°Well, anyway, I¡¯m counting on you.¡± -Yes, vice president. I understand. The conversation seemed harmless. But not for Vice President Im Jun-pyo. He quickly went into situation analysis and soon found the cause. And he immediately called the person in charge of mobile sales and marketing. His excited expression sank. Chapter 288: Chapter 288: Chapter 288 A momentter. In the office of Hansung Tower, Vice President Im Jun-pyo spoke in a stiff voice. ¡°Did you send the data to the development center from Director Jo¡¯s side?¡± ¡°What? What do you mean¡­¡± ¡°Vice President Hyun called me personally. He seems to have a lot ofints about us.¡± ¡°Huh! That can¡¯t be true.¡± Vice President Im Jun-pyo handed over the report he had received to Director Jo Chan-young, who was startled. Thud. ¡°Director Jo, pay more attention.¡± Director Jo Chan-young¡¯s hands trembled as he received the report on the table. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for causing you trouble.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to apologize to me. Just make sure this doesn¡¯t happen again.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Vice President Im Jun-pyo spoke calmly, but Director Jo Chan-young could not do the same. Director Jo Chan-young bowed deeply. His eyes, which had been peacefultely, were filled with venom. Hansung Tower 12th floor office. A small misunderstanding snowballed and hit the product nning team. Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, was talking with Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager, when it happened. Director Jo Chan-young approached them with a flushed face and shouted angrily. ¡°Who the hell sent this crap data!¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, answered with his usual easygoing manner, but Director Jo Chan-young red at him and threw the report he was holding. ¡°Team Leader Kim, do I look like I¡¯m joking?¡± ¡°Of course not. I¡¯m just saying that you don¡¯t need to be so upset.¡± ¡°Do you want to get scolded by the vice president? He was furious!¡± ¡°Why did the vice president get involved?¡± ¡°Why? Because of this data that your team made!¡± The two of them had a heated argument for a while. Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager, quickly scanned the report on the desk. She noticed a familiar page among the data made by the next-generation product development team. She narrowed her eyes and asked. ¡°Director, did the next-generation product development team refer to this data?¡± ¡°Ha! Yes. This is what Deputy Manager Choi made, right?¡± ¡°No. This is not my data. The content has been modified.¡± ¡°Who would believe that! The source is clearly written here!¡± Director Jo Chan-young snapped at her, but Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, said. ¡°Hey, someone might have changed it.¡± ¡°How is that possible? Who would touch the official data!¡± Director Jo Chan-young was about to explode. Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager, remembered something that shed through her mind. A while ago, Yoo-hyun had sent an email to the next-generation product development team with her as a reference. She had checked the data at that time and it was the same as the one that had been distributed before. She understood the situation and spoke in a calm voice. ¡°Director, I¡¯ll check with the mobile phone business unit.¡± ¡°Do it now! Right now!¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager, nodded her head. She and the product nning team 3rd part were having a stormy time. Meanwhile, in the pre-product team, they were conducting a final test with an improved video board. Min Su-jin, senior engineer, turned on the power with trembling hands. Tick. Then a bright screen appeared on the panel. The stain that had been a problem was also neatly corrected. Min Su-jin clenched her fist for a moment. ¡°Yes!¡± She was always cautious, but this improvement work was not easy. But in the end, they all worked together and took another step forward. With this, they were ready for the panel evaluation meeting. Yoo-hyun encouraged Min Su-jin. ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? This is just the beginning. We still have to check more.¡± Min Su-jin pretended not to care, but there was a smile on her lips. The others were the same. ¡°Now we just have to do this¡­¡± ¡°My part is¡­¡± They were all smiling even though they were working hard because the results were good. This positive effort would bring better results. Yoo-hyun liked their appearance very much. He smiled as he watched them. That¡¯s when it happened. Ring. Ring. A phone call came in. The caller was Hwang Dong-sik, assistant manager who had moved to 3rd part when Yoo-hyun was dispatched there. Yoo-hyun moved to a quiet ce and answered the phone. ¡°Assistant Manager Hwang, hello.¡± -Hey, Yoo-hyun. How are you doing? He sounded bad. It must be because he was getting married soon. Yoo-hyun asked cautiously. ¡°Assistant Manager Hwang, is there something wrong?¡± -Deputy Manager Choi told me not to tell you, but¡­ ¡°Oh, is it about work? I¡¯m also¡­¡± -Why? ¡°No, nothing. What is it?¡± Yoo-hyun asked, and Hwang Dong-sik spoke in a serious voice. -Actually¡­ Yoo-hyun was dumbfounded as he listened. He endured until the end, but he had to open his mouth when he heard something more absurd. ¡°What? Vice President Hyun?¡± -Yes. He directly tackled our business manager. ¡°The team atmosphere must be terrible.¡± -You don¡¯t say. Everything is on hold because of this. Especially our part. It was understandable since it involved two business managers. Yoo-hyun pictured the situation in his head and asked calmly. ¡°What about the mobile phone business unit?¡± -Deputy Manager Choi imed it, but they don¡¯t seem to listen. ¡°So what?¡± -They are the ones who have the upper hand. We just made a mistake. From the mobile phone business unit¡¯s point of view, they had no reason to admit their fault. Even if they did, the content had already been reported. They couldn¡¯t take it back. The situation was too messed up. ¡°I¡¯m sorry that I caused trouble by sending the data.¡± -No. Everyone knows that it¡¯s not your fault. That¡¯s why he told me not to tell you. ¡°I see. I¡¯ll look into it.¡± Yoo-hyun said, and Hwang Dong-sik said in a worried voice. -Don¡¯t tell Deputy Manager Choi. I¡¯ll get scolded. ¡°Of course. And can you send me the data you mentioned earlier?¡± -Okay. I¡¯ll email it to you. ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun thanked Hwang Dong-sik and hung up the phone. His expression was very serious. A momentter. Yoo-hyun looked at the data that Hwang Dong-sik had sent him. It was the data that the next-generation product development team had written, and it contained the content that Yoo-hyun had sent to Kang Chang-seok. But it was not the same as what Yoo-hyun had sent. Some phrases had been changed, and because of that, the intention of the data had changedpletely. Yoo-hyun looked at the first page again. He wanted to check who had modified it. ¡°What is this?¡± But the presenter on the data was different from what he expected. It was Kang Chang-seok, the lowest-ranking member of the team, who gave the presentation. And he did it in front of the development center director. Yoo-hyun sneered as he figured out the rough situation. His intention to change the content? Considering various political circumstances, it was likely that he was asked by his superiors. It was an opportunity to present in front of the development center director, so he wouldn¡¯t want to miss it. He understood that very well. But. He shouldn¡¯t have left the source like this on the report. A frog dies from a stone thrown carelessly. It might not have been a big deal for Kang Chang-seok. But because of that, the whole product nning team was in trouble now. Yet no one med Yoo-hyun. He was the one who sent the data in the first ce. Yoo-hyun was annoyed by that. Thump. Thump. Yoo-hyun was tapping his fingers on the desk, lost in thought, when it happened. Ring. A phone call came in. It was Kang Chang-seok, the source of the problem. The situation had gotten out of hand, so it was time for him to call. Yoo-hyun answered the phone in a somewhat stiff voice. ¡°Yes, this is Han Yu-hyun.¡± -Yu-hyun, actually¡­ As expected, Kang Chang-seok rambled on with his excuses. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t think he did it on purpose either. But that didn¡¯t mean he could let it go easily. ¡°You should have told me beforehand if you were in that situation.¡± -I¡¯m really sorry. I didn¡¯t mean to do that. Please believe me. ¡°Okay. I believe you. But please take responsibility and fix this.¡± -How? ¡°Just admit your mistake honestly.¡± Even if Kang Chang-seok admitted his fault, he couldn¡¯t undo what he had done. The best he could do was to make the development center director feel a little guilty. Of course, that didn¡¯t mean that the development center would apologize first either. -That¡¯s¡­ ¡°Why? You did it anyway.¡± Yoo-hyun hoped that Kang Chang-seok would take responsibility for this matter. If he had a conscience, he should have done that at least. That was Yoo-hyun¡¯s idea of justice. -No. Then our team leader¡­ But Kang Chang-seok tried to make excuses again. Yoo-hyun had nothing more to say to him. ¡°Let¡¯s hang up now.¡± Click. Yoo-hyun sighed briefly after hanging up the phone. He didn¡¯t have time to listen to his endless excuses. He had to fix this problem as soon as possible. Why? He was sure when he heard Kang Chang-seok¡¯s words earlier. There were people in the development center who wanted to make trouble on purpose. They were more daring than Yoo-hyun thought. If this continued, they would try to trip him up again before the evaluation meeting. He couldn¡¯t let that happen. The next day. Early in the morning, a ck car was parked in front of Yoo-hyun¡¯s house. It was arge sedan that Hansung Electronics executives liked to ride in. In front of the car, a neatly dressed driver bowed to Yoo-hyun who came down the stairs and greeted him. ¡°Hello, Han Yu-hyun.¡± ¡°Driver, why are you doing this? It¡¯s too much.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand at him, and the driver smiled brightly. ¡°You¡¯re still a VIP. I have to treat you well.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to do that.¡± The two of them chatted like they had met before. The driver even reached out his hand first. ¡°It¡¯s good to see you again.¡± ¡°Thank you foring, Driver Ok Jong-ho.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and shook hands with Ok Jong-ho, whom he had met at the driver¡¯s rest area a while ago. He had received help from him, who was Lee Tae-ryong¡¯s driver. Their connection continued like this. Vroom. The driver who was driving opened his mouth. ¡°I was surprised.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°The presenter on the data was different from what I expected.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Vice President Lim to send a car himself.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°You must have done a good job, Yu-hyun.¡± He spoke as casually as his quiet engine sound. Yoo-hyun asked him back with a sarcastic tone. ¡°Do they send cars like this if you do a good job?¡± ¡°No. It never happened before. And your destination is Sindorim Campus, right?¡± There was no ce for LCD business unit at Hansung Electronics Sindorim Campus. That meant there was no chance for him to get praised or rewarded by his business unit there. Ok Jong-ho seemed to know the situation well, so Yoo-hyun told him straight. ¡°I¡¯m not going there because I did a good job.¡± ¡°Then you¡¯re going to meet Vice President Lim there, right?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°I see. Are you going to see Vice President Hyun too?¡± He sounded and looked like he knew that too. Chapter 289: Chapter 289: Chapter 289 How did he know something that even Go Jun-ho, the senior manager, didn¡¯t know? Yoo-hyun asked with curiosity. ¡°How did you know that?¡± ¡°He talks a lot when he drinks, the first-in-charge.¡± ¡°Ah, I see. That makes sense.¡± The first-in-charge had a close connection with the mobile phone business division. He was in a position to hear enough news from the mobile phone business division. Ok Jong-ho added an exnation. ¡°Yesterday, Mr. Im drove the first-in-charge¡¯s car. He told me. He said that the vice presidents seemed to meet today.¡± ¡°You really have great information skills.¡± ¡°Haha. Seeing youugh in this situation, I guess it¡¯s not that scary?¡± ¡°You have a good sense too.¡± Yoo-hyun joked, and Ok Jong-ho¡¯s expression became serious. ¡°I¡¯m d you¡¯re okay, Yoo-hyun, but I don¡¯t think it will be easy.¡± ¡°Why do you think so?¡± ¡°It looks like a situation where you¡¯re going to get scolded. It¡¯s strange that an employee is involved, though.¡± Ok Jong-ho nced at Yoo-hyun. It was not a joke, he really had a good sense. He seemed to have several times more political sense than Kim Ho-geol, the chief of staff. He wanted topIment him, but it was not the right answer. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m not going to get scolded, I¡¯m going to sort things out.¡± ¡°With the vice presidents?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s better to block things with a hoe than with a straw.¡± Yoo-hyun gave a meaningful smile. The car carrying the two men sped along the highway. A few hourster. A sinister rumor circted in the development center of Sindorim Campus. People whispered here and there. ¡°The LCD business manager ising to clean up himself.¡± ¡°Wow. It¡¯s because of the incident that Chang-seok did a while ago, right?¡± ¡°Yeah. The team leader was furious. He said the researcher learned only weird things.¡± ¡°He was greedy to report to the center manager, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s why the LCD side is already ruined.¡± One of the men openly attacked Chang-seok. ¡°If the center manager finds out about this, that kid will eventually¡­¡± ¡°Shh. He¡¯sing.¡± Then the man on the opposite side put his index finger on his mouth. Chang-seok passed by quietly with his head down. He pretended not to hear, but the people¡¯s murmurs rang in his ears. What if the development center manager finds out about the data maniption? He might really get fired then. He was scared just thinking about it. He only wanted to smoke a cigarette quickly. Chang-seok was nkly waiting for the central elevator. Ding. The door of the elevator right in front of him opened among several others. He checked the indicator and saw that it was going up. Chang-seok hesitated and looked ahead without thinking. Then he saw a familiar face in the elevator. Yoo-hyun, who should be in Ulsan, was right there. ¡°Yoo, Yoo-hyun¡­¡± Chang-seok reached out and tried to talk to him in surprise. But he couldn¡¯t say anything more. It was because Im Jun-pyo, the vice president, was next to him. Yoo-hyun was talking with Im Jun-pyo, the vice president. Chiiing. The elevator door closed and hid Yoo-hyun¡¯s side view. ¡°¡­¡± Chang-seok felt chilly. Even though their eyes didn¡¯t meet, he felt like Yoo-hyun was choking his neck. He felt like Yoo-hyun was like a grim reaper to him right now. For a moment, he remembered what happened at the alumni meeting a while ago. -Don¡¯t worry. If Chang-seok hyung hits you in the back of your head, I¡¯ll pay you back ten times more. It was Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer to Choi Seul-gi, who joked at him as an alumnus. Gulp. Chang-seok swallowed his saliva and looked up at the elevator indicator. The elevator stopped at the eighth floor. It was where Hyun Ki-jung, the vice president of mobile phone business division, had his office. What if Yoo-hyun tells Hyun Ki-jung everything as it is? ¡°I¡¯m done¡­¡± Chang-seok copsed on the spot. The eighth floor of Sindorim Campus had offices for business managers. And most of the rest of the space was VIP conference rooms. As a result, the whole floor was quiet. Yoo-hyun, who was walking with Im Jun-pyo, stopped for a moment. Then he spoke to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Are you sure about what you said?¡± Im Jun-pyo¡¯s expression was very serious. Yoo-hyun knew that it would be a big burden for him toe this far, so he didn¡¯t beat around the bush. He put confidence in his eyes. ¡°Yes. That¡¯s what I¡¯m going to do.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Looking at Yoo-hyun like that, Im Jun-pyo recalled yesterday¡¯s memory. -I hope you can step in just once. Last night, he received a direct call from Shin Kyung-wook, the senior manager. It was more of a burden for Im Jun-pyo to meet Hyun Ki-jung than this phone call. But he had no choice but to follow him, even though he didn¡¯t have a strong bond with Shin Kyung-wook yet. He said to Yoo-hyun. ¡°You have to say it yourself when you go in.¡± ¡°Thank you for being with me. I won¡¯t forget it.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s go in.¡± Im Jun-pyo resumed his steps. Soon after, inside the office of the mobile phone business manager. Hyun Ki-jung, who got up from his seat, greeted the guests. ¡°Im vice president, you must have had a hard timeing all this way.¡± ¡°I should havee sooner, but I waste. How have you been?¡± Im Jun-pyo bowed politely, and Hyun Ki-jung, who held his hand,ughed out loud. ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong with me. Hehe.¡± It looked like a good atmosphere to anyone, but their inner thoughts were not like that. Especially Hyun Ki-jung was very surprised. It was not something that Im Jun-pyo woulde to see him personally. What was more strange was that he brought an employee with him. ¡°Hello, vice president.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted him, and Hyun Ki-jung hid his feelings and smiled. ¡°Yeah. Long time no see.¡± ¡°Yes. Nice to meet you.¡± Hyun Ki-jung felt more puzzled by Yoo-hyun¡¯s bright appearance. Hyun Ki-jung, who sat on the sofa, asked Im Jun-pyo, who sat opposite him. ¡°Im vice president, why did youe with that kid?¡± ¡°I thought he might have something helpful, so I brought him with me.¡± ¡°Oh, helpful?¡± Hyun Ki-jung asked curiously. His curiosity grew bigger and bigger. To him, Im Jun-pyo said. ¡°Yes. It will help you decide the direction.¡± ¡°What do you mean by direction?¡± Hyun Ki-jung asked, and Im Jun-pyo nodded at Yoo-hyun. ¡°You tell him.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head and looked at Hyun Ki-jung with a meaningful look. ¡°I wonder what he¡¯s going to say.¡± There was no way that the vice president, who was about the same rank as Hyun Ki-joong, didn¡¯t know why Yoo-hyun came. He must have already grasped the situation that was going on with his intuition. Of course, Yoo-hyun had no intention of responding to him in the same way. He skipped the trivial excuses and went straight to the point. ¡°I know that you are worried about the ultra-high resolution panel, vice president.¡± ¡°Hmm, what is it?¡± Hyun Ki-joong¡¯s eyebrows twitched at Yoo-hyun¡¯s unexpected answer. Yoo-hyun went a step further. ¡°It¡¯s because you won¡¯t be able to get the panel for the mobile phone division if Apple monopolizes it.¡± ¡°Well, that¡¯s not wrong.¡± ¡°But the thing you are worried about will not happen.¡± It was not a word to calm down the confusion, but a confidence. It was not something that shoulde out of an employee¡¯s mouth, and he looked at the expression of vice president Im Jun-pyo. He thought he would say something, but he looked rather calm. It looked like he had entrusted everything to the employee. Hyun Ki-joong was only puzzled by this whole situation. He turned his head sideways and asked Yoo-hyun again. ¡°Why? Apple said they invested in the factory, which means they want to monopolize it.¡± ¡°They didn¡¯t make such a contract.¡± As Yoo-hyun answered, Hyun Ki-joong¡¯s forehead narrowed. This time, vice president Im Jun-pyo intervened. ¡°Yoo-hyun is right. We didn¡¯t make a detailed contract for the factory.¡± ¡°Huh. So Apple invested like that? Then when is the contract date?¡± ¡°It¡¯s after the product evaluation meeting.¡± As vice president Im Jun-pyo answered, Hyun Ki-joong nodded his head. ¡°I see. Apple wants to see how far they can go until the end.¡± He understood the conversation based on his experience. Usually, these contracts were often demanded by the dominant party. It was to get more from the subordinate party. His stereotype was broken by Yoo-hyun. ¡°To be precise, it was our request.¡± ¡°That¡¯s surprising. There¡¯s nothing in it for you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s because we can make a better oue.¡± This was also not something that an employee should say. But since vice president Im Jun-pyo remained silent, Hyun Ki-joong responded for now. ¡°Are you confident?¡± ¡°Yes. When this product evaluation meeting is over, Apple will have no choice but to look at us.¡± Hyun Ki-joong snorted at Yoo-hyun¡¯s endless confidence. ¡°That arrogant Apple?¡± ¡°Yes. And there won¡¯t be any unteral monopoly either.¡± ¡°Is that possible?¡± ¡°It is. If you don¡¯t believe me, just wait for a month and see the result.¡± Was it because Yoo-hyun went too far? Hyun Ki-joong¡¯s head turned sideways involuntarily. ¡°Vice president Im, what is this?¡± ¡°As I told you.¡± ¡°What? This is ridiculous.¡± Hyun Ki-joong spat out augh when vice president Im Jun-pyo agreed with him. He looked at Yoo-hyun for a moment and then shed a sharp look. His friendly expression was nowhere to be seen. He advised the young employee as a vice president. ¡°Kid, you know that things in this world don¡¯t go so easily.¡± ¡°I know. But I promise you with responsibility.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t back down even when he pressured him harder. ¡°Responsibility? Are you going to resign if it doesn¡¯t work?¡± ¡°Yes. I will.¡± Yoo-hyun answered without blinking an eye, and Hyun Ki-joong waved his hand as if he had lost. He still thought of Yoo-hyun¡¯s words as just an employee¡¯s spirit. ¡°Haha. I¡¯m kidding. You¡¯re really brave.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m serious.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at him squarely and exuded his spirit. If he had any intention of backing down, he wouldn¡¯t havee here in the first ce. Coming here? To be honest, it was a gamble. There was nothing good for Yoo-hyun even if he popped up. But he decided to do it anyway, because it was the fastest and most certain way. And there was something else he had to confirm. Hyun Ki-joong, who had been looking at Yoo-hyun quietly, shrugged his shoulders. ¡°Puhaha. I lost, I lost.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Then he looked at Yoo-hyun and said, ¡°You really have confidence?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± As Yoo-hyun confirmed his answer, Hyun Ki-joong looked at vice president Im Jun-pyo. ¡°Hehe. Vice president Im, are you confident too?¡± ¡°I am confident.¡± As vice president Im Jun-pyo nodded his head as well, Hyun Ki-joong sat downfortably. He was a realist. He was not a fool to refuse a contract that was obviously beneficial. ¡°Well, well. If that¡¯s the case, I have nothing to worry about.¡± ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll show you with the result.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled as he reaffirmed his ambition. Hyun Ki-joong muttered as he saw him. ¡°Really impressive. If youe out like this, I have to give you something.¡± It was the situation he had been waiting for, and Yoo-hyun immediately took his words. ¡°Vice president, can I ask you a favor then?¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Actually, this matter is¡­¡± Yoo-hyun finally exined the cause and effect of this situation. Right and wrong were not important at all in this situation where everything was decided. Hyun Ki-joong nodded his head as he listened to Yoo-hyun¡¯s exnation. ¡°Hehe, so that¡¯s how it happened. Okay. Let¡¯s wrap it up as you said.¡± ¡°Thank you for your consideration.¡± A smile appeared on Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips. Chapter 290: Chapter 290: Chapter 290 The conversation was over, but Yoo-hyun and Vice President Im Jun-pyo were still sitting in the office. They exchanged a few more words with Vice President Hyun Ki-jung there. Having decided to step forward, Yoo-hyun showed a more proactive attitude. ¡°The current situation of ourpetitors is¡­¡± ¡°Hmm, I see. They say Hansung has almost monopolized the ultra-high-resolution panel market.¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. This will be a great advantage for Hansung¡¯s mobile phones.¡± As they were talking, there was a knock on the door. Along with the knock, the secretary¡¯s voice was heard. ¡°Vice President, you have a guest.¡± ¡°Tell them toe in.¡± As Vice President Hyun Ki-jung gave permission, the door opened and three people entered. Executive Director Shim Kwang-soo, Senior Manager So Byung-doo, and Kang Chang-seok. After greeting the two vice presidents respectfully, they sat down opposite Yoo-hyun and Vice President Im Jun-pyo. Vice President Hyun Ki-jung, who moved to the main seat, opened his mouth. ¡°I have a reason for calling you here.¡± He said it bluntly. But Senior Manager So Byung-doo and Kang Chang-seok trembled. Both of them looked pale. It was because they had something to be guilty of. Among them, there was someone who calmly asked for the reason. It was Executive Director Shim Kwang-soo of the Development Center. ¡°What is it about?¡± ¡°It¡¯s better to clear up the misunderstanding when all the parties involved are here.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. You¡¯re right.¡± He nodded as if he understood the situation now. But his eyes were full of suspicion as he looked at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun carefully observed Executive Director Shim Kwang-soo¡¯s face. He scrutinized him while reading his subtle expression changes. It was to confirm how much he was involved in this matter. Then, Vice President Hyun Ki-jung passed the baton to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Why don¡¯t you tell us now?¡± ¡°Yes, Vice President.¡± It was at that moment. Senior Manager So Byung-doo, who was trembling, opened his mouth first. ¡°Actually, it was Kang Chang-seok who arbitrarily¡­¡± Yoo-hyun quickly read the expressions of Senior Manager So Byung-doo, who was nervous, Kang Chang-seok, who was lost in thought, and Executive Director Shim Kwang-soo, who flinched. He analyzed their psychology in an instant. He realized that he didn¡¯t set up this meeting to sort out the right and wrong. That wasn¡¯t important at all right now. It was more important to confirm Executive Director Shim Kwang-soo¡¯s exact purpose. For that reason, Yoo-hyun interrupted Senior Manager So Byung-doo in the middle of his speech. ¡°I¡¯ll tell you.¡± ¡°But¡­¡± As Senior Manager So Byung-doo tried to open his mouth again, Yoo-hyun spoke first. ¡°I sent the data personally, not as a team. I hope this clears up the misunderstanding.¡± Then he bowed his head and apologized. Vice President Hyun Ki-jung epted his words and said to everyone. ¡°I see. Since the person involved has apologized, let¡¯s wrap up the LCD business unit issue here.¡± ¡°Huh? But¡­¡± Then Executive Director Shim Kwang-soo looked flustered for the first time. His expression contrasted sharply with that of Senior Manager So Byung-doo, who looked like he had been to hell and back. He didn¡¯t want this matter to be settled now. Yoo-hyun confirmed that there was a behind-the-scenes yer on Executive Director Shim Kwang-soo¡¯s side as he saw his reaction. Vice President Hyun Ki-jung urged Executive Director Shim Kwang-soo, who stopped talking. ¡°Come on,e on. Vice President Im also promised. He said it¡¯s not like they won¡¯t give us any products just because Apple invested in their factory.¡± ¡°Of course. We will prioritize the mobile phone business unit.¡± Vice President Im Jun-pyo also stepped forward and promised himself. ¡°¡­¡± Still, Executive Director Shim Kwang-soo¡¯s face was dark. Vice President Hyun Ki-jung asked him curiously. ¡°Why? Executive Director Shim, do you have anything to say?¡± ¡°No, no.¡± As Vice President Hyun Ki-jung confirmed Executive Director Shim Kwang-soo¡¯s opinion, he said with a friendly expression. ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s not make each other blush anymore. We¡¯re all from the samepany, aren¡¯t we? Haha.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head and thanked Vice President Hyun Ki-jung. ¡°Thank you for your consideration.¡± ¡°It¡¯s thanks to you that you admitted your mistake first. That¡¯s not easy.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be more careful next time.¡± Yoo-hyun intended to end this matter quietly like this. He had no reason to fuss over trivial things after achieving his goal. There was someone who looked at Yoo-hyun with trembling eyes. It was Kang Chang-seok¡¯s face. Until a moment ago, he resented Yoo-hyun. He thought he would tell the vice president everything he had done wrong, and he was sure he was done. But it wasn¡¯t. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t me anyone else, but rather took the me himself. He was covering for him for the sake of being a colleague. He looked just like he did during the new employee training. -Are you okay? I¡¯ll support you. During the innovation march, Yoo-hyun reached out to him unconditionally when he fell off a cliff. He didn¡¯t tell anyone else about his mistake either. Kang Chang-seok felt honestly ashamed. He felt miserable about his cowardly self. ¡°Okay, let¡¯s get up now.¡± When Vice President Hyun Ki-jung spoke, Kang Chang-seok sprang up from his seat. Amid the curious eyes of the people, he bowed his waist. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Hey, what are you doing?¡± Senior Manager So Byung-doo tried to stop him in a panic, but it was useless. Thud. Kang Chang-seok knelt down on the floor and bowed his head. ¡°It wasn¡¯t Yoo-hyun who sent the wrong data. I modified the data I received without permission. I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The people blinked their eyes at the sudden sight. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry.¡± ¡°Haha.¡± As Kang Chang-seok shouted with his head buried in the ground, Vice President Hyun Ki-jung looked around with a bewildered expression. Executive Director Shim Kwang-soo¡¯s face twisted and Senior Manager So Byung-doo¡¯s face turned pale. Yoo-hyun, who got up from his seat, grabbed Kang Chang-seok¡¯s arm. He couldn¡¯t understand why he did this. ¡°What are you doing? Get up.¡± But Kang Chang-seok was immovable. ¡°I, I¡¯m sorry.¡± As Senior Manager So Byung-doo grabbed his neck, Kang Chang-seok raised his voice even more. His red eyes were full of tears. ¡°I¡¯ll take full responsibility.¡± As he watched him, Vice President Hyun Ki-jung clicked his tongue. ¡°These days, employees have no fear.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Vice President Im Jun-pyo next to him nodded as if he agreed. Yoo-hyun lifted Kang Chang-seok up by holding his arm. ¡°I get it, so get up.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Yoo-hyun.¡± Kang Chang-seok grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand and bowed his waist again. It was an awkward situation. Then, he felt Executive Director Shim Kwang-soo¡¯s gaze on him from beside Kang Chang-seok. He was the author of this trouble. He red at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun also stood his ground. He didn¡¯t suffer all this time to bow to such a person. In terms of experience, Yoo-hyun had the upper hand. The eyes of the two selfish people crossed sharply. Kang Chang-seok¡¯s tearful apology was well wrapped up by Vice President Hyun Ki-jung. He personally told Senior Manager So Byung-doo. ¡°Senior Manager So, I hope you don¡¯t bring this up anymore.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Senior Manager So Byung-doo bowed his head, and Kang Chang-seok next to him also lowered his head. Kang Chang-seok¡¯s face was swollen. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry.¡± Vice President Hyun Ki-jung looked at him with a kind smile. ¡°It¡¯s okay. Everyone makes mistakes. You just have to avoid doing that in the future.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± That¡¯s how the incident was settled for now. Yoo-hyun, who left the office,forted Kang Chang-seok. ¡°Why did you do that?¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, I¡¯m really sorry.¡± Kang Chang-seok apologized to Yoo-hyun again. To be honest, Yoo-hyun was surprised. He never thought Kang Chang-seok would have such a side. He had a prejudice against him too. He thought he had changed a lot, but he seemed to be still stuck in his past experience. Yoo-hyun reflected on himself and patted Kang Chang-seok¡¯s shoulder. ¡°It¡¯s okay, stop saying sorry.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll never do that again. I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Brother, I won¡¯t see you if you do that again.¡± ¡°I got it. Thank you.¡± Kang Chang-seok bowed his head again. It was a scene that made Yoo-hyun think a lot. That thought continued until he returned with Driver Ok Jong-ho, who was waiting for him, after saying goodbye to Vice President Im Jun-pyo. At the moment when Yoo-hyun parted with Kang Chang-seok, A man with white hair swept to the side was receiving a call from Executive Director Shim Kwang-soo. On the desk where he was sitting, there was a namete of Hansung Group Strategic nning Office. ¡°Vice President Hyun Ki-jung said that?¡± -Yes, Executive Director. And Vice President Im¡­ ¡°I see. I understand the content. But you said there was an employee involved?¡± -Yes. His name is Han Yoo-hyun. Vice President Im brought him with him. ¡°Han Yoo-hyun, huh. I got it. Hang up the phone.¡± -Yes. Please drive safely. Executive Director Yoon Ju-tak hung up the phone and recalled the name Han Yoo-hyun. It was the name that came up when Lee Tae-ryong, senior manager, was kicked out a while ago. No one paid attention to him then because of his rank as an employee. But this time it was different. ¡°Once can be a coincidence, but twice is not.¡± Executive Director Yoon Ju-tak¡¯s eyes shone menacingly. Vice President Hyun Ki-jung kept his promise and stepped forward himself. Thanks to that, the conflict between the mobile phone and LCD business units was quickly suppressed. Naturally, the pressure from the mobile phone business unit also weakened. Product 1 in charge didn¡¯t even contact them anymore. Thanks to that, the Preceding Product Team increased their concentration and sprinted to the finish line. And finally they finished preparing for the product evaluation meeting. A few dayster, A small barbecue restaurant located in Ulsan city center, Buzzing, In the noisy atmosphere, Senior Min Su-jin, who was drunk with alcohol, didn¡¯t know what to do. ¡°Min Su-jin. Min Su-jin. Min Su-jin.¡± The people pped their hands and called her name. She blushed and got up to propose a toast. She never took the initiative in this kind of situation before. The people who were in a good mood listened to her words attentively. Senior Min Su-jin, who was fidgeting, opened her mouth. ¡°Actually, since I came in as an experienced hire¡­¡± Contrary to what they expected, a serious statement popped out instead of a nice speech. ¡°And I don¡¯t have any colleagues or seniors or juniors¡­ Sniff, sniff.¡± She even lowered her head and sobbed. The atmosphere that had been heated up until then became quiet as a mouse. Then, Senior Min Su-jin suddenly raised her head and raised her voice. ¡°Now it¡¯s different. I really love our team. You¡¯re like family to me. Please raise your sses.¡± ¡°Oooh.¡± The people quickly lifted the mood and raised their sses. Yoo-hyun also raised his ss and looked at Senior Min Su-jin He could feel her will to make a great speech from afar. It was then. Senior Min Su-jin, who had made up her mind, pushed her ss forward and gave impact to her words. ¡°Our fa. Family-like team¡­¡± But she chose the wrong ce to give impact. The people started to whimper here and there. ¡°Pffft.¡± Senior Min Su-jin, who was embarrassed, shouted thest slogan. ¡°For, for us.¡± ¡°Cheers. Family-like team, huh. Puhahaha.¡± The people who shouted the slogan burst intoughter. ¡°No, no, that¡¯s not what I meant¡­¡± Senior Min Su-jin tried to exin, but the atmosphere was already out of control. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud. ¡°Puhahaha.¡± Chapter 291: Chapter 291: I¡¯m a licensed teacher now.?? Thanks to gxytl, trantormunity and readers for your support.?? You helped me pass my exam with confidence. As a token of gratitude, I¡¯ll give 5 chapters each for my novels today. Enjoy??!
Chapter 291 Kim Ho-geol, the senior engineer who was sitting across from him, smiled and filled Yoo-hyun¡¯s ss. ¡°I didn¡¯t know you were such a cheerful person, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Hahaha. You too, team leader.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words made Kim Ho-geol look at himself holding the bottle. His shoulders were still shaking withughter. Kim Ho-geol made an awkward expression and opened his mouth. ¡°Well, I¡¯m feeling very good right now.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± Yoo-hyun took the bottle and filled Kim Ho-geol¡¯s ss. Then Kim Ho-geol raised his ss and said. ¡°So, you¡¯re going to Hansung Tower now, right?¡± ¡°Yes. I have to prepare for the final presentation there.¡± ¡°Good luck.¡± Yoo-hyun met Kim Ho-geol¡¯s earnest gaze and extended his ss. ng. Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and said. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about the presentation.¡± Kim Ho-geol emptied his ss and curled his lips. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about the panel either. Maeng Gi-yong will do well.¡± It was at that moment. Maeng Gi-yong, who was drunk as a skunk, crawled over with a bottle in his hand. ¡°Did you talk about me?¡± ¡°Hehe. Yeah. Aren¡¯t you leaving soon?¡± ¡°Ugh. I¡¯m dying, really.¡± Maeng Gi-yong sighed deeply at Kim Ho-geol¡¯s words. It was understandable because this trip was not just a simple exhibition participation. He had to fit the new panel to the Apple mockup, and set it up ording to Apple¡¯s wishes. The pre-schedule alone was more than a week long. He could easily imagine that he would be working all night long and being bossed around during that period. He didn¡¯t have to go there to picture it. Yoo-hyun joked with Maeng Gi-yong. ¡°But it¡¯s better than going with the group leader, right?¡± ¡°Hey, I¡¯d rather do that. What if it doesn¡¯t work before he arrives?¡± ¡°It will work. We prepared thoroughly. What are you worried about?¡± ¡°No. I feel like it won¡¯t work. I¡¯ve been having nightmares for days.¡± As Maeng Gi-yong kept mumbling weakly, Kim Ho-geolforted him. It was also the team leader¡¯s role to calm down the shaky team members. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. This will be a great experience for you.¡± ¡°Team leader, it¡¯s really too much pressure for me.¡± ¡°You have to take responsibility as ourpany¡¯s representative¡­¡± As Maeng Gi-yong listened to Kim Ho-geol¡¯s words and nodded, Yoo-hyun interrupted him with a startle. He shouldn¡¯t give more pressure to someone who was already scared. ¡°Maeng senior, forget about being a representative and enjoy yourself. The team leader will take care of the responsibility. Right?¡± Kim Ho-geol, who realized his mistakete, smiled and raised his ss. ¡°Huh? Oh, hehe. Yeah. Enjoy yourself.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Maeng Gi-yong, whose shoulders were slumped, extended his ss. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you have toe quickly.¡± ¡°You go ahead. I¡¯ll catch up soon.¡± ¡°Yeah. You should do that.¡± As the three of them were about to clink their sses, Lee Jin-mok, who was drunk out of his mind, pointed at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Hey? Is that Han Yoo-hyun who¡¯s leaving tomorrow?¡± Then people reflexively called out Yoo-hyun¡¯s name. ¡°Han Yoo-hyun. Han Yoo-hyun. Han Yoo-hyun.¡± Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and looked around. Everyone was looking at him with affectionate eyes. He had a lot to say, but it wasn¡¯t time yet. At times like this, slogans were better than words. Yoo-hyun held up his ss and shouted with all his strength in his stomach. ¡°Senior!¡± At that moment, the same scene shed in everyone¡¯s minds. It was ser that they had yed together until they dropped dead. The people who were whining quickly regained theirposure and shouted out their slogan. ¡°Senior! Senior! Fighting!¡± ng. ng. ng. ng. sses shed busily everywhere. Yoo-hyun emptied his ss and said loudly. ¡°I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± ¡°Han Yoo-hyun. Han Yoo-hyun. Han Yoo-hyun.¡± People¡¯s cheers rang out once again. He had to leave Ulsan for at least 20 days until he stayed at Hansung Tower and went on a trip to the US. Yoo-hyun called Hyun-jin before he left. ¡°Jin-gun, congrattions on your brother¡¯s safe discharge.¡± -Haha. Yeah. I actually came home for a while to see him. ¡°I know. I¡¯m also going to be away for a while, so I called you.¡± -Where are you going? ¡°Well¡­¡± Yoo-hyun exined the rough situation. Hyun-jin, who was listening, eximed in admiration. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re really amazing. It¡¯s not easy to present in the US, you know.¡± It wasn¡¯t something that the guy who would shake the world in the near future would say. Yoo-hyun chuckled and said. ¡°Let¡¯s have a drink when I get back.¡± -Yeah, let¡¯s do that. I have a lot of things to tell you anyway. ¡°Keep it to yourself. I¡¯ll bring a lot of stories too.¡± -Okay. Come back safely. Hyun-jin¡¯s warm voice came over the phone. He had be so close with him, whom he could never get along with in the past. His brother, who had been sacrificed in the past explosion, had returned healthy. The future had changed like this. And maybe he could create a more awesome future with Hyun-jin. Yoo-hyun was very excited about what was ahead. Yoo-hyun, who had finished all his preparations, boarded the train to Seoul. He sat by the window and quietly looked out. The changing scenery was quite interesting. He spent his time leisurely like that. Ring. His phone rang and he checked it. It was a text from Lee Ae-rin. -Yoo-hyun, I saw the article. You¡¯re so cool. The best. Article? What the hell was that? He wondered when another text came. It was from Jung In-wook, who had drunk himself to death with him yesterday. -You beat up some thugs at the car center? What are you doing, man? Thugs? He had a sh of memory in his mind. It was the photo that Kim Yeon-guk, the reporter, had taken at Kim Hyun-soo¡¯s car center a while ago. Was that article out now? Yoo-hyun was thinking about it when a text bomb flew in. Ring. Ring. Ring. In the meantime, a phone call came in too. Yoo-hyun covered the microphone with his hand and quietly answered the phone. ¡°Yes, Oh Eun-bi reporter.¡± -Yoo-hyun, did you see Kim reporter¡¯s article? It¡¯s really amazing, isn¡¯t it? ¡°Uh, yes.¡± -I was going to tell you when I wrote his article¡­ As Oh Eun-bi reporter kept babbling on, Yoo-hyun stopped her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I¡¯m on a train right now.¡± -Huh? Are youing to Seoul? On a business trip? She had a good intuition for useless things. Yoo-hyun, who was nning to meet herter anyway, answered right away. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s how it turned out.¡± -Okay. Then I¡¯ll see you when you get here. ¡°Let¡¯s do that.¡± Text messages kepting while he was on the phone. When he checked, they were all about the article. What kind of article was it that caused such a fuss? It was a much stronger reaction than when he interviewed with his part-timersst time. Ziiing. The message from the gym manager that arrived then cleared up some of Yoo-hyun¡¯s questions. -You looked cool doing the flying kick. I¡¯m proud of teaching you. ¡°¡­¡± The photo must have been taken well. Yoo-hyun had a creepy thought at that moment. He received a message from Han Jaehee. There was also a photo attached to the article. -Puhahaha. Bro, are you going to war? Why is your expression so serious? You have to share this with everyone. Yoo-hyun checked the photo on his phone screen. It showed a monitor screen with an inte article on it. When he saw the screen, Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud. ¡°Why did they make it so big?¡± Literally, his friends¡¯ photos were huge on the screen. What was more funny was Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression and posture. He looked like he was really jumping into a fight with a lion. His face came out perfectly, and there was even his name below it. Someone must have seen it first and shared it like Han Jaehee did. Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t have spread so fast. ¡°Sigh.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s sigh deepened. The ce Yoo-hyun headed to as soon as he arrived in Seoul was Kang Junki¡¯s house. It was also where he would stay during his business trip. The first thing Yoo-hyun did when he arrived was to check the article. Kang Junki already had the article on his monitor. Thump. Yoo-hyun quickly scanned the content of the article. It was definitely not a big enough incident to make the news. But thements and views were quite high. It was because Kim Yeonguk, the reporter, wrote the story like a novel. With a good ending of justice and evil, and an element of friendship, even Yoo-hyun, who knew the content, found it quite interesting to read. Yoo-hyun chuckled and said, ¡°Kim Yeonguk really wrote this article with a purpose.¡± ¡°Haha. Didn¡¯t you look great in the photo? You looked like Bruce Lee.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that.¡± ¡°Funny kid. You worked the hardest.¡± Anyone could see that he looked like he worked the hardest among them. He jumped a head higher than his friends. Yoo-hyun shook his head and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go out and eat. I¡¯ll buy you a meal as a thank you for letting me stay.¡± ¡°No way. What if someone asks for your autograph?¡± ¡°Are you crazy?¡± ¡°Haha.¡± Kang Junkiughed and patted his shoulder. In the end, Yoo-hyun ordered delivery food and had a drink with Kang Junki. Kang Junki seemed to be in a very good mood because of the article. Yoo-hyun asked him with an incredulous expression, ¡°Do you like it that much?¡± ¡°I do. How about Junseok? He must be happier.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that. He called me all the way here.¡± Yoo-hyun said with an annoyed tone and Kang Junki poured him more alcohol. ¡°You¡¯re lucky. Oh, I got another reward this time.¡± ¡°Because of the mockup?¡± ¡°Yeah. Thanks to having a good friend.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? You did well.¡± ng. They clinked their sses and Yoo-hyun heard about the situation at Semi Electronics from Kang Junki. ¡°Thepany is¡­¡± Semi Electronics was booming day by day after Apple¡¯s statement. Thanks to that, everyone was busy too. It was a good thing. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± ¡°It is, right? That¡¯s why I have to go to work tomorrow too?¡± ¡°They pay you extra for that. You have nothing to do anyway.¡± ¡°Haha. I hate myself for not being able to deny it.¡± Kang Junkiughed and handed him another ss. Then he said something pointless, ¡°Don¡¯t go to the wedding hall. Just go to work with me.¡± ¡°Are you crazy?¡± ¡°Hey, that¡¯s better. If you go there now, it¡¯ll be chaos.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°The article came out. You said you got a lot of texts too.¡± Yoo-hyunughed out loud in disbelief, ¡°They¡¯re just joking. I don¡¯t care. Am I a celebrity or something?¡± ¡°Well, I guess so.¡± ¡°Yeah. Stop talking nonsense and have a drink.¡± Yoo-hyun held out his ss and Kang Junki clinked it with his. The two men¡¯s conversationsted for a long time. The next day. Yoo-hyun, who went to the wedding hall, had to correct what he said to Kang Junki yesterday. People were overreacting a bit. The one who led the charge was Park Seungwoo, the deputy he hadn¡¯t seen in a long time. He met him at the entrance of the wedding hall building and hugged Yoo-hyun with his arms outstretched. ¡°Who is this? The living hero of the citizens, Han Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Deputy, don¡¯t overdo it.¡± ¡°Hahaha. Hey, I didn¡¯t know you were so good at flying kicks.¡± Park Seungwoo¡¯s words were not just because of the photo. Chapter 292: Chapter 292: I¡¯m a licensed teacher now.?? Thanks to gxytl, trantormunity and readers for your support.?? You helped me pass my exam with confidence. As a token of gratitude, I¡¯ll give 5 chapters each for my novels today. Enjoy??!
Chapter 292 It was because of Ha Jun-seok¡¯s interview that he bbered about Yoo-hyun¡¯s triple kick in the air. People were astonished to hear that he knocked out three people at once. Kim Yeon-guk, a reporter, kindly adapted that into an article. ¡°That¡¯s not what happened¡­¡± Before Yoo-hyun could calm down Park Seung-woo, his assistant, Lee Chan-ho waved his hand. ¡°Oh, the hero who defeated the thugs has arrived.¡± ¡°Senior, don¡¯t say that.¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t be shy. It¡¯s a cool thing.¡± ¡°¡­¡± After Lee Chan-ho, Kim Eun-young from the first part arrived and gave Yoo-hyun a thumbs up as soon as she saw him. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re really awesome.¡± The others also joined in. ¡°That was really amazing, right?¡± ¡°You said you went to a martial arts dojo, and it shows.¡± Yoo-hyun, who had been refuting each one of them, seemed to give up and nodded his head. ¡°Yes, yes.¡± He only wanted to go up to the third floor where the wedding was being held. Buzzing. Soon, the team members gathered in the lobby on the first floor of the wedding hall. They didn¡¯t think about going up to the hall and bloomed their stories. Yoo-hyun was very happy, but he was also shy. ¡°That¡¯s how it happened¡­¡± He had no choice but to respond to their interest. That¡¯s when it happened. He saw a couple walking from afar. The heads of the people who were listening to Yoo-hyun turned at once. ¡°Woah.¡± ¡°Mr. Kim.¡± Kim Young-gil, who approached in front of the surprised people, waved his hand with a sheepish smile. ¡°Hello. Haha.¡± A beautiful blonde woman was holding his arm. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Erin.¡± The people smiled at her awkward Korean ent and somewhat stiff greeting. ¡°I¡¯ve heard a lot about you. Wee.¡± ¡°Wow, you¡¯re really beautiful.¡± ¡°Mr. Kim, I¡¯m so jealous of you.¡± Everyone wasughing and talking in a curious atmosphere. There was a man standing nkly among them. It was Park Seung-woo, the assistant. Yoo-hyun poked his ribs and said. ¡°Spring wille for you soon too.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m fine.¡± He said he was fine, but his eyes kept going to Kim Young-gil. There was envy in his eyes. After another long time of blooming stories around Kim Young-gil, they finally went up to the wedding hall. The hall was already full of people. Hwang Dong-sik, the groom who was greeting the guests, weed Yoo-hyun. He had a round face and curly hair that made him stand out. He was usually hunched over, but now he stood straight with a tuxedo on. He looked quite dignified because of that. ¡°Yoo-hyun, thank you foring.¡± ¡°Congrattions.¡± After greeting him and giving him a congrattory money, Yoo-hyun entered the hall with Park Seung-woo. Large and round tables were ced everywhere as guest seats. He saw a familiar face at one of them. Yoo-hyun immediately approached and greeted him. ¡°Manager Choi, hello.¡± ¡°Oh my, Yoo-hyun, it¡¯s been a long time.¡± Choi Min-hee, the manager who weed him, introduced her young daughter who was holding her arm. ¡°Yoo-hyun, this is my daughter Ye-jin.¡± ¡°She looks like you and she¡¯s so cute.¡± ¡°Hoho. I¡¯m d she didn¡¯t take after her father.¡± Her husband next to her turned his head and pretended not to hear. They didn¡¯t seem to have a bad rtionship by looking at the distance and posture between the chairs. Yoo-hyun lowered his posture and greeted the child warmly. ¡°Hello, Ye-jin.¡± When Yoo-hyun greeted her, Choi Min-hee¡¯s daughter grabbed his hand and smiled brightly. She seemed to be in elementary school now and spoke well. ¡°Hello, brother.¡± Choi Min-hee smiled brightly. ¡°Oh? She holds your hand. She never went near Mr. Park earlier.¡± ¡°No way. Hello, littledy.¡± Park Seung-woo blushed and reached out his hand in the same posture. The child tensed up and hid behind Yoo-hyun. ¡°Mister, you¡¯re too scary.¡± ¡°Huh. I¡¯m not ah-ah-mister.¡± Park Seung-woo iled his hand as if embarrassed. Choi Min-hee looked sorry and said. ¡°She knows it too.¡± Yoo-hyun held back hisughter that was about to burst out. But the other part members next to him weren¡¯t like that. ¡°Puhahaha.¡± They allughed out loud. It was an unbeatable atmosphere. They were chatting loudly when it happened. Kim Hyun-min, the team leader who was standing on the wall side, came into Yoo-hyun¡¯s sight. He was looking outside the hall and sighed. It was an unusual behavior, so Yoo-hyun approached and asked. ¡°Hello, team leader. Is something wrong?¡± ¡°No. Just. How have you been?¡± ¡°Fine. Thanks to you.¡± ¡°Kid. You¡¯ve grown up well.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, showed his unique smile. But he didn¡¯t look bright. Yoo-hyun looked outside the hall again. There was a boy who looked like a high school student sitting on a bench in the hallway. He roughly understood the rtionship and guessed. ¡°Your son came with you too.¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t listen to me.¡± ¡°People are here. He must be shy.¡± ¡°Just. He¡¯s like that.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, spat out his words with a sad expression. It was a sight he couldn¡¯t see normally, so Yoo-hyun was more curious. The grand wedding ended sessfully, and they took pictures. There were so many people that there was not enough space to stand behind the groom. The photographer gestured to direct them here and there. ¡°Groom¡¯s side, please move to the bride¡¯s side a little bit.¡± Buzzing. In a hurry to get a spot, Park Seung-woo next to him pushed Yoo-hyun away. ¡°Yoo-hyun, don¡¯t stand next to me. Your face is too small.¡± ¡°Then where do I stand?¡± ¡°There, next to the groom.¡± Park Seung-woo gestured to where Yoo-hyun moved. Then Kim Young-gil hit the nail on the head. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you can¡¯t stand there. The groom¡¯s face will look like a squid.¡± The guests shrugged their shoulders. ¡°Puhahaha.¡± Theughter of the people was refreshing as if it represented the team atmospheretely. Yoo-hyun, whoughed with them, approached Kim Young-gil¡¯s side. ¡°Then I¡¯ll stay next to Mr. Kim.¡± ¡°Hey, go somewhere else. I want to be next to him too.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll stick to him like glue.¡± In the end, Yoo-hyun posed between Park Seung Woo on the left and Kim Young Gil on the right. Click. The camera captured the happy scene. That¡¯s when the wedding ceremony ended and they were about to go for a meal. A quarrel was taking ce in a corner of the hallway outside the banquet hall. It was hard to see, but Yoo-hyun had a feeling he knew who it was. He quietly approached them after sending his friends ahead. He heard the voices of Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leader and his son from behind the corner. ¡°Just eat with me. You didn¡¯t have breakfast, did you?¡± ¡°I said no. You eat. I¡¯m not hungry.¡± ¡°Then why did you follow me?¡± ¡°You told me toe.¡± Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leader was a strong person who was stronger than anyone else. But he was flustered in front of his son. He seemed more careful because he was a son he raised alone after losing his wife. Then, Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leader¡¯s son who was having a quarrel came out. Yoo-hyun stopped him with one step. He then lowered his posture and greeted him. ¡°Hi, Hye Sung.¡± ¡°Who are you?¡± Kim Hye Sung asked with a suspicious expression and Yoo-hyun smiled. ¡°I¡¯m your dad¡¯s subordinate. Do you want to eat with me?¡± ¡°No, thank you.¡± Kim Hye Sung shook his head and Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leader followed him and said. ¡°Yoo-hyun, it¡¯s okay. Just leave him alone.¡± Yoo-hyun ignored Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leader¡¯s dissuasion and looked at the boy. He was big, but his eyes were weak. He looked like he was scared of something. He didn¡¯t seem to hate his dad froming this far. Yoo-hyun handed him a meal ticket and said. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go out with your dad and brother, so you can eat by yourself.¡± ¡°Why me?¡± ¡°This meal ticket is worth 50,000 won. It¡¯s a waste if you don¡¯t use it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯te in.¡± Yoo-hyun patted Kim Hye Sung¡¯s head and got up. Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leader sighed. A momentter. Yoo-hyun had a one-on-one conversation with Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leader outside the wedding hall. A fairly cool breeze blew. Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leader, who had quit smoking recently, lit a cigarette again. He looked at the air and blew out smoke and muttered. ¡°It¡¯s not easy to raise a son.¡± ¡°How is Hye Sung doing at school?¡± ¡°He¡¯s just, a bit like that. Why?¡± He had met Kim Hye Sung for a short time, but he faced him directly. It wasn¡¯t hard to guess the situation roughly. There was a high possibility that there was a school problem behind the bad rtionship with his dad. ¡°He didn¡¯t look very happy.¡± Yoo-hyun hinted at it and Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leader blew out more smoke. ¡°Hoo¡­¡± He hesitated for a while and then opened his mouth. ¡°Yoo-hyun, are you really good at martial arts?¡± It was a question that he would never answer properly under normal circumstances. He shook his head when people asked him because of the article. But this time it was different. He expressed his feelings and answered Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yes. I¡¯m confident.¡± ¡°Haha. It¡¯s surprising that you say that. I thought you would avoid it again.¡± Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leader shrugged his shoulders and Yoo-hyun opened his mouth toward him. ¡°It seems like you need some help, sir.¡± ¡°As expected.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it. Just tell me. I¡¯ll help you if I can.¡± ¡°Actually¡­¡± Yoo-hyun listened carefully to Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leader¡¯s exnation. As expected, it was school violence. It was okay until middle school, but it got worse after entering high school, he said. Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leader said with a mixed expression of regret and anger. ¡°I told the teacher, but it didn¡¯t work, so I went there myself.¡± ¡°And then?¡± ¡°These kids are scary these days. They don¡¯t listen to reason.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s on the news a lot.¡± Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leader blew out more smoke. ¡°Yeah. I feel like Hye Sung is being bullied more because of me.¡± This part seemed to have caused a rift in the trust rtionship with Kim Hye Sung. The situation was not favorable. Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leader spoke before Yoo-hyun did. ¡°I see. I understand what you mean. I¡¯ll meet them once.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m good at this. You saw the article, right?¡± Yoo-hyun mentioned the article and Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leaderughed as if he couldn¡¯t believe it. ¡°Hahaha. You¡¯re such a jerk.¡± He finally looked like Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leader. Yoo-hyun said to him in a friendly manner. ¡°You helped me when I came down to the Ulsan factory. Think of it as paying you back.¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I owe you a lot more.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s eat first. I¡¯m hungry.¡± Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leader asked. ¡°But do you think Hye Sung ate?¡± ¡°He probably did. He seems to know how to save money like his dad.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s joking remark, Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leader shook his head as if he couldn¡¯t believe it. But soon after, he had to correct his attitude. He saw Kim Hye Sung piling up food and eating in the restaurant window. Kim Hyun Min¡¯s team leader spat out augh and said. ¡°That kid, why did he get annoyed when he was going to eat like that?¡± You can never know the heart of a teenage son, even if you know the depth of water. Chapter 293: Chapter 293: I¡¯m a licensed teacher now.?? Thanks to gxytl, trantormunity and readers for your support.?? You helped me pass my exam with confidence. As a token of gratitude, I¡¯ll give 5 chapters each for my novels today. Enjoy??!
Chapter 293 They say you should strike while the iron is hot. Yoo-hyun met with Team Leader Kim Hyunmin the next day, Sunday afternoon. The ce was near Kim Hyunmin¡¯s house, in an area full of academies. Yoo-hyun took a seat in a coffee shop that had a view of the academy building outside the window. He asked Kim Hyunmin, who was sitting across from him. ¡°Do kids go to academies even on Sundays?¡± ¡°They¡¯re high school students, after all.¡± ¡°It¡¯s funny that those bastards go to study on Sundays.¡± ¡°Haha. I know. But they¡¯re good at studying too.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yoo-hyun asked as if surprised, and Kim Hyunmin told him more. ¡°To be more specific¡­¡± It was something he had already heard yesterday, but the reality was even worse. The other party was a group of kids from well-off families. They were bullies, but they also did well in their studies, so the teachers didn¡¯t touch them. They were clever at handling their extortion and violence. They ostracized anyone who didn¡¯t listen to them by leading other kids. Kim Hyunmin said angrily. ¡°They teased him for not having a mom. That¡¯s why Hyesung stood up to them.¡± ¡°He was brave.¡± ¡°But things got worse. He was isted, beaten up. I was furious just listening to it.¡± ¡°So you went to see them yourself?¡± Kim Hyunmin nodded at Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. ¡°Yeah. How could I stand it?¡± ¡°Right. You can¡¯t let it go.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded vigorously. What if he had experienced the same thing? He would have turned the school upside down to fix it. ¡°But the thing is, there¡¯s no way. To be honest, I don¡¯t know if it¡¯ll work out today either.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Words can work wonders if you do it right.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know them, Yoo-hyun. They¡¯re so wicked.¡± ¡°Are they really?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled quietly and drank his coffee. Kim Hyunmin still looked anxious. They talked about this and that until the academy sses were over. The kids came out of the academy building. It wasn¡¯t hard to find Kim Hyesung among the crowd of kids. He was clearly visible through the cafe window as he walked by. But he wasn¡¯t alone. Three kids were poking his ribs from the side. Kim Hyesung walked with his head down, and the three kids giggled. They couldn¡¯t hear their voices, but they seemed to know what was going on. ¡°Those bastards.¡± Kim Hyunmin got up angrily, but Yoo-hyun stopped him. ¡°Team Leader, wait a minute.¡± ¡°Why? We have to catch them now.¡± ¡°That won¡¯t work. Just wait a little bit.¡± Kim Hyunmin was a hot-tempered person, but he agreed with Yoo-hyun this time. Even if they yelled and stopped them now, the same thing would happen again. It was better to pull out the root at once. Yoo-hyun approached the window and looked closely at their faces. The bastards dragged Kim Hyesung¡¯s arm and went into a side alley. It was exactly what he wanted, so Yoo-hyun said. ¡°Team Leader, stay here. I¡¯ll take care of it.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not going with me?¡± ¡°No, Hyesung will send you here.¡± After leaving those words, Yoo-hyun moved quickly. But Kim Hyunmin couldn¡¯t stand it and followed him. Yoo-hyun headed for the alley next to the cafe building. There was a dead end deep in the narrow alley. It was a space that couldn¡¯t be seen from outside the alley at all. The bastards were gathered there in a typical bully spot. ¡°Hey, Kim Hyesung, are you blind? This is how you die.¡± ¡°¡­¡± They were doing exactly what bullies do in there. Yoo-hyun quietly approached them and heard their voices. He stepped forward and turned around. He saw them standing in a bad posture in the dead end. ¡°Having fun?¡± Yoo-hyun snorted, and one of them who was smoking and messing around said. ¡°Mister, there¡¯s no way here, so go back.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not a mister.¡± ¡°Puhahaha. The old man is talking nonsense. Then what are you? Should I call you brother?¡± ¡°No? I¡¯m the Grim Reaper who came to catch you guys.¡± Thud thud thud. Yoo-hyun loosened his body and said. ¡°Hyesung, you go out.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± Yoo-hyun spoke firmly, and Kim Hyesung slipped behind him. The young bulliesughed and threw their cigarettes on the ground. Then they leaned their faces toward Yoo-hyun one by one. ¡°Did you watch too many movies, old man?¡± ¡°Let me show you some heat?¡± ¡°You look so freaking weird.¡± Squeak. Yoo-hyun looked at them andughed deeply. He couldn¡¯t find them any cuter. Kim Hyesung ran up to Kim Hyunmin, who had just entered the alley. His face was pale. Kim Hyunmin asked in surprise. ¡°Hyesung, are you okay?¡± ¡°Huh? But, what about him¡­¡± Kim Hyesung opened his mouth when it happened. Bang. A sound of a wall shaking came from the unseen space. Crack. Then a sound of wood breaking followed. Kim Hyunmin muttered in shock. ¡°Is he really killing someone?¡± A momentter. Three young bullies, Yoo-hyun, Kim Hyunmin, and Kim Hyesung faced each other in the cafe. Kim Hyunmin was puzzled. He thought they would be beaten up, but the three young bullies didn¡¯t have a scratch on them. But there was something more strange. It was their perfectly aligned posture. Kim Hyunmin tilted his head when it happened. Yoo-hyun pushed arge te full of cake and said. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s eat.¡± ¡°¡­¡± But the young bullies only looked around and didn¡¯t react. Yoo-hyun said softly to them. ¡°Eat.¡± ¡°Huh? Yes.¡± At that moment, the young bullies started to eat the cake. They looked like soldiers in their orderly manner, and Kim Hyunmin¡¯s mouth dropped open. Yoo-hyun opened his mouth to them. ¡°Kids.¡± ¡°Yes, brother.¡± The young bullies snapped their heads up. Yoo-hyun gently scolded them. ¡°Don¡¯t talk like that.¡± ¡°Yes. We understand.¡± They bowed their heads politely, and Kim Hyunmin lost his words. He had experienced firsthand how tough they were. Anyway, Yoo-hyun continued. ¡°Kids, you have to get along with your friends. Or you might get punished.¡± Yoo-hyun winked, and the bullies shivered. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Promise me. I think I¡¯ll be really angry if you break this promise.¡± ¡°Oh, we understand.¡± One of them answered, and the others apologized to Kim Hyesung. ¡°Hyesung, we¡¯re sorry.¡± ¡°We won¡¯t do it again.¡± Kim Hyesung stuttered as if confused. ¡°I-it¡¯s okay.¡± In that awkward atmosphere, Yoo-hyun added one more thing. This time, it was a rather strong tone. ¡°Let¡¯s keep this concept. Got it?¡± ¡°Yes. We got it.¡± Then they answered in unison with a firm voice. Yoo-hyun smiled and gestured to the cake. ¡°Good. Let¡¯s not make each other blush for nothing. Come on, eat.¡± ¡°Yes, yes.¡± The young bullies ate the cake again. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun smiled at Kim Hyunmin, who was stunned by the sight. It seemed that Kim Hyunmin¡¯s son¡¯s problem was well resolved. That story could be heard the next morning, on the outdoor terrace of the 20th floor of Hansung Tower. Kim Hyunmin, who was looking at the Gangnam skyline from afar, opened his mouth. ¡°I got a call from Hyesung earlier.¡± ¡°How is he? Is he okay?¡± ¡°Yeah. They¡¯re treating him well. They apologized in front of everyone.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and Kim Hyunmin asked as if he didn¡¯t understand. ¡°What kind of magic did you use?¡± ¡°Everything can be solved by talking.¡± ¡°Haha. Does that make sense?¡± ¡°You saw it yourself.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kim Hyunmin blinked his eyes at Yoo-hyun¡¯s confident words. Strictly speaking, it wasn¡¯t wrong. Then he chuckled to himself andughed. ¡°Anyway, you¡¯re amazing.¡± ¡°Thank you for thepliment. It feels like I¡¯ve worked for a long time.¡± ¡°Oh. I should pay you extra for working on weekends.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m a high-end talent, you know?¡± ¡°Kid. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll buy you drinks for days and nights.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll take it with interest.¡± ¡°What? You¡¯ve be more greedy since you went to Ulsan?¡± ¡°I learned from you, Team Leader.¡± ¡°Puhahaha.¡± The friendly voices of the two scattered in the air. They exchanged a few more words when it happened. A familiar voice came from behind. They turned their heads and saw the 3rd part members, including Deputy Manager Choi Minhee. Deputy Manager Choi Minhee said sharply. ¡°What are you doing here since morning, Team Leader?¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. What¡¯s wrong with that? It happens sometimes.¡± ¡°The person in charge is looking for you.¡± Deputy Manager Choi Minhee backed off, but Kim Hyunmin was unmoved. ¡°It¡¯s okay. He¡¯lle up if it¡¯s urgent.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°What are you doing? Aren¡¯t you here for a reunion? Sit down.¡± Kim Hyunmin asked and Deputy Manager Choi Minhee looked dumbfounded. Park Seungwoo followed and said. ¡°That¡¯s nice. Let¡¯s have an old 3rd part meeting outside for a change.¡± Lee Chanho, who had stic bags in both hands, also joined in. ¡°I knew this would happen, so I bought a lot of snacks.¡± Kim Younggil was the same. ¡°I brought some paper scraps just in case. Let¡¯s put them down and sit on them.¡± It was done in an instant. Theyid snacks and drinks on the bench, and some sat on the paper on the ground. It looked like they hade for a pic outside. Yoo-hyun poured drinks into paper cups and handed them over. ¡°Thank you for weing me back from my business trip. Let¡¯s toast to that.¡± People murmured at Yoo-hyun¡¯s serious expression. ¡°Crazy guy.¡± Park Seungwoo said bluntly, and Kim Younggil shook his head. ¡°Haha. You only learned weird things in Ulsan.¡± Anyway, Yoo-hyun shouted. ¡°To the Product nning Team 3rd Part!¡± ¡°To that!¡± Of course, the part members also shouted along. It was an unexpected scene on Monday morning. Yoo-hyun returned to his office seat and packed his things. Laptop, stationery, toiletries, etc. He was going to stay upstairs for a while, so he had quite a lot to prepare. When Yoo-hyun finished preparing, Deputy Manager Choi Minhee came over and asked. ¡°Are you going up to the 15th floor?¡± ¡°Yes. I think I¡¯ll be working there from now on.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sure there are a lot of people who will miss you, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll say hello to themter.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and Deputy Manager Choi Minhee sneakily handed him something. It was the award que for winning the Innovation nning Contest. ¡°I thought you didn¡¯t see this.¡± ¡°It¡¯s awesome, Deputy Manager. Congrattions.¡± ¡°There will be a photo shoot for the newsletter next month.¡± ¡°Me too?¡± Yoo-hyun was surprised, but Deputy Manager Choi Minhee rolled her eyes. ¡°Of course. Do you want to skip it?¡± ¡°Well, I don¡¯t like selling my face.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged, and Deputy Manager Choi Minhee teased him. ¡°Sorry, but you can¡¯t do a flying kick in the photo shoot.¡± ¡°Sigh. Okay. I lose.¡± Yoo-hyun, who never backed down, raised both hands this time. Deputy Manager Choi Minhee smiled like a winner and patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Hoho. That¡¯s right. Prepare well.¡± ¡°Yes. Then I¡¯ll go up.¡± Yoo-hyun packed his things and turned around after saying goodbye. Chapter 294: Chapter 294: I¡¯m a licensed teacher now.?? Thanks to gxytl, trantormunity and readers for your support.?? You helped me pass my exam with confidence. As a token of gratitude, I¡¯ll give 5 chapters each for my novels today. Enjoy??!
Chapter 294 He had only taken two steps when Park Seung-woo, who had just returned from the bathroom, waved his hand. He had his characteristic innocent smile on his face. ¡°Yoo-hyun, good luck. I¡¯ll bring you some ice creamter.¡± ¡°Sorry, but outsiders are not allowed here.¡± ¡°Hey, am I an outsider?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll have to ask the group leader about that.¡± Park Seung-woo, who had been blinking his eyes, btedly realized that Yoo-hyun was leaving. ¡°What? Then it¡¯ll be hard to see you even though we¡¯re in the same building?¡± ¡°Probably.¡± ¡°What about phone calls?¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled at the obvious question and answered. ¡°Of course. Call me anytime.¡± ¡°Okay. Are youing to the dinner?¡± ¡°Sure. I have to go.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s refreshing answer, Park Seung-woo¡¯s face, which had been stiff for a moment, brightened up again. ¡°Then that¡¯s fine.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± Park Seung-woo muttered softly as he watched Yoo-hyun turn around. ¡°Now I really won¡¯t see him much¡­¡± His face was full of regret. It was when Yoo-hyun was walking down the hallway. Somehow, Lee Ae-rin came up to him at the right timing and greeted him. ¡°Yoo-hyun, are you going up?¡± ¡°Yes. I have to work hard from now on.¡± ¡°Here, take this. It¡¯s prepared by your supervisor.¡± She handed him a big bag. It was full of snacks and drinks. Yoo-hyun took the stic bag and thanked her. ¡°Thank you for taking care of me.¡± ¡°I wanted to deliver it to you personally, but it seemed difficult to get to the 15th floor.¡± ¡°This is too much. Thank you so much. I¡¯ll enjoy it.¡± ¡°Good luck with your presentation. Fighting.¡± Lee Ae-rin clenched her fist and cheered him on. Yoo-hyun smiled back. He felt a deep camaraderie in their brief conversation. It was a pleasant and heartwarming feeling. It wasn¡¯t just Lee Ae-rin. There were many people he missed even though it had been only a little over half a year since he left. There were his peers, and Jo Eun-ah, who had joined the PR team this time. And there was one junior he wanted to check on. But now was not the time for that. Yoo-hyun lowered his head and quickened his pace. He was about to pass by the marketing team¡¯s seat when he heard a sharp voice. ¡°Jang Joon-sik. What the hell are you doing? Why are you picking a fight?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. But I think that¡¯s wrong.¡± ¡°Huh. You really want me to show you?¡± He turned his head and saw a new employee standing up to his senior. It was something he could have just closed his eyes and let go of, but he made it worse by saying something unnecessary. Yoo-hyun stopped for a moment and looked at the new employee. He saw the face of Jang Joon-sik, who had been his junior in the past. He was still in the marketing team before he moved to the product nning team. Looking at him, Yoo-hyun chuckled. ¡°Kid, you¡¯re still the same.¡± Yoo-hyun was heading to the VIP meeting room on the 15th floor. He and Kim Young-gil had rented out the luxurious conference room for a week. They were going to prepare for their presentation here until the Apple product review meeting. Kim Young-gil, who had arrived earlier, reached out his hand to Yoo-hyun. ¡°I¡¯m counting on you.¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s do our best.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his hand. It was the start now. Kim Young-gil had prepared hard for this with gritted teeth. Yoo-hyun had also collected data and supported him. ¡°Yoo-hyun, here¡­¡± ¡°Yes. That part is¡­¡± The wall made of high-quality materials was covered with papers. The whiteboard was filled with dense writing. They were busy preparing for their presentation when they heard a knock on the door. Knock knock. ¡°Yes, just a moment.¡± Yoo-hyun opened the thick door that blocked the window. Then he saw Yeotae-sik¡¯s face, the executive director. He had brought something big in both hands with generosity. ¡°Group leader.¡± Kim Young-gil eximed in surprise, and Yoo-hyun bowed politely. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°I hope I didn¡¯te too suddenly.¡± Yeotae-sik asked, and Yoo-hyun answered casually with a good sense of humor. ¡°It would have been nice if you had contacted me in advance.¡± ¡°Huh.¡± Kim Young-gil¡¯s face turned pale for a moment. But Yeotae-sikughed pleasantly. His easygoing personality was evident in his expression. He then handed over the paper bag he had brought. It contained lunch boxes. They looked expensive at a nce. ¡°Heh. Don¡¯t be like that. Oh, and this. I don¡¯t know if you¡¯ll like it.¡± ¡°Of course we¡¯ll like it. Let¡¯s eat together.¡± Yeotae-sik smiled as Yoo-hyun said with a smile. ¡°Then. That¡¯s why I came.¡± Kim Young-gil blinked his eyes at their friendly appearance. They sat at the table and ate the lunch boxes. Yeotae-sik asked them various things. ¡°When you go on a business trip¡­¡± ¡°Yes. We¡¯ll prepare like that.¡± Yoo-hyun answered the questions about their daily lives. Kim Young-gil only looked around awkwardly to ease the awkwardness. Then Yeotae-sik brought up the work topic. ¡°How¡¯s the preparation going?¡± At that moment, Kim Young-gil started to talk as if he had been waiting for it. Of course, his tone was as stiff as ever. ¡°We are in the initial stage of preparation¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re doing well.¡± Yeotae-sik gave them a routinepliment as they were still in the early stage. Kim Young-gil bowed his head stiffly in gratitude. ¡°Thank you. It¡¯s all thanks to your support, group leader.¡± ¡°Heh. I didn¡¯t do much.¡± Yeotae-sik waved his hand with a smile, and Yoo-hyun intervened to lighten the mood. ¡°You supported us with the ce, and you brought us this delicious food.¡± ¡°That¡¯s nothing. I can do that anytime.¡± ¡°You also supported us with the Appleptop. We¡¯ll use it well.¡± ¡°I have to support you if you request it for your presentation.¡± There weren¡¯t many bosses who would think of such things as obvious. He could have wondered why he had to change hisptop just for the presentation. But Yeotae-sik didn¡¯t hesitate and put Yoo-hyun¡¯s request into action. Yoo-hyun expressed his gratitude with the answer he wanted to hear. ¡°We¡¯ll repay you with good results.¡± ¡°Heh. That would be the best thing.¡± They exchanged a few more words in a warm atmosphere. After finishing his meal, Yeotae-sik got up from his seat and said. ¡°I hope I didn¡¯t bother you too much.¡± ¡°No, it was an honor today.¡± Kim Young-gil said stiffly and bowed. Yeotae-sik, the executive director, patted his shoulder. ¡°Kim, you don¡¯t have to be so formal in front of me. I¡¯m not the one you¡¯re presenting to.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± ¡°You still seem too nervous?¡± Yeotae-sik asked yfully, and Yoo-hyun answered with a good humor. ¡°It¡¯s because you brought us lunch personally.¡± ¡°Heh. Then I¡¯ll just order delivery next time.¡± ¡°No, no.¡± Kim Young-gil waved his hand in panic. Then Yeotae-sik smiled and said. ¡°Well then. I¡¯ll leave you to it.¡± ¡°Please do.¡± Yoo-hyun escorted him to the door. As soon as Yeotae-sik left, Kim Young-gil breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Whew. I thought I was going to die.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t presenting in front of the business director more nerve-wracking?¡± ¡°That was prepared, but this is live.¡± ¡°This is nothing. This presentation is really unpredictable live.¡± Yoo-hyun teased him, and Kim Young-gil reached out and gasped. ¡°Wait. Just wait. Whew, whew.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s not be nervous from now on.¡± Yoo-hyun said, but it was useless. Kim Young-gil was the type who could only rx when he prepared thoroughly. He had always been like that, and this time was no different. As expected, he burned his will more strongly. ¡°No way. I really have to stay up all night for a week.¡± ¡°Just rest today. We have a team dinner, remember?¡± ¡°Can¡¯t we postpone it for a day? I¡¯m too anxious.¡± It was Kim Young-gil¡¯s passion. Yoo-hyun understood his feelings well. But that didn¡¯t mean things would go well. ¡°The more you hurry, the more you go around.¡± ¡°But this time is different.¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s better to skip the first day.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words seemed reasonable, and Kim Young-gil finally nodded. ¡°Sigh. Fine. Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll let them know.¡± Then Kim Young-gil clenched his teeth harder. ¡°But let¡¯s work hard until we leave.¡± That was also Kim Young-gil¡¯s attitude. Yoo-hyun dly agreed to that. ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s do that.¡± That evening. Yoo-hyun visited the pork soup restaurant for the first time in a long time. Thedy who ran the restaurant hugged him with both arms as soon as she saw him. ¡°Yoo-hyun. Why did youe sote?¡± ¡°How have you been?¡± She then touched his face with a worried voice. ¡°Oh my, look at how thin you are. Are you having a hard time these days?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m eating well and living well.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. You should. Our Ye-seul is¡­¡± As thedy went on talking, Park Seung-woo, who was behind him, coughed. ¡°Ahem, ahem.¡± Thedy didn¡¯t let Park Seung-woo go without a nce. ¡°Park, go find your seat. What are you doing here?¡± ¡°You should guide me.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you know where to sit? Go ahead and get some drinks ready.¡± She threw a cold word at him and then held Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand again. ¡°Oh my, our Yoo-hyun really needs to eat a lot today.¡± ¡°Haha. I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°Fine? What do you mean fine?¡± Park Seung-woo whined as she spoke warmly to Yoo-hyun. ¡°I brought all the customers here, but you only like Yoo-hyun.¡± Thedy answered him right away. ¡°Yoo-hyun is handsome.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± The team members who followed him burst intoughter. Park Seung-woo eventually went into the store with a deted shoulder and opened the refrigerator door. He then took out some drinks and muttered. ¡°I¡¯m going to drink everything here today.¡± ¡°He¡¯s ying and falling behind.¡± Of course, thedy cut him off sharply. His shoulder rose up again after a while. It was because of thedy¡¯s special service. The table in the room was filled with food without a break. Park Seung-woo gave her a thumbs up. ¡°Auntie, you¡¯re awesome as always.¡± ¡°Stop it. Park, don¡¯t eat. You need to lose weight.¡± ¡°Why are you only like that to me?¡± Park Seung-woo cried out, and thedy said bluntly. ¡°You¡¯re going to America soon, right? You¡¯ll be ignored if you¡¯re too fat.¡± ¡°What? How did you know?¡± ¡°I know everything that goes on in thispany. I also know how hard Yoo-hyun worked in Ulsan.¡± ¡°Really?¡± The surprised Yoo-hyun asked, and thedy winked at him. ¡°Of course. There¡¯s a ce where I can hear everything.¡± Snap. She then opened a bottle and filled Park Seung-woo¡¯s ss. ¡°Park, don¡¯t be like that and have a drink.¡± ¡°Ah, thank you.¡± She said in a calm voice. She subtly conveyed her caring heart. ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard. You¡¯ll do well there too.¡± ¡°Thank you. I¡¯m nothing.¡± Park Seung-woo seemed a bit touched and trailed off. Chapter 295: Chapter 295: I¡¯m a licensed teacher now.?? Thanks to gxytl, trantormunity and readers for your support.?? You helped me pass my exam with confidence. As a token of gratitude, I¡¯ll give 5 chapters each for my novels today. Enjoy??!
Chapter 295 Everyone looked at the scene with warmth. The affection in the eyes of the soupdy was evident. Then, she got up and said something unexpected. ¡°Well, you probably won¡¯t be able to get a girlfriend even in America.¡± ¡°Auntie.¡± Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager, red up and everyoneughed loudly. ¡°Hahaha.¡± Leaving behind the noisyughter, the soupdy quickly left. She showed a yful smile through the gap of the sliding door. ¡°Have a good time, everyone.¡± It was her consideration to lighten up the mood. Thanks to the soupdy¡¯s intervention, the topic of conversation turned to Park Seung-woo¡¯s MBA. He forgot his momentary embarrassment and spoke with a determined expression. ¡°Thank you for giving me this opportunity. I¡¯ll do my best.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? You still have time left.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, asked with a puzzled expression. Park Seung-woo replied seriously. ¡°I¡¯m saying goodbye to Kim and Yoo-hyun before they go on a business trip. I won¡¯t see them after that.¡± Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager, immediately interjected. ¡°You¡¯re not going to die, why are you making such a fuss?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I feel like I¡¯m the only one who got the benefit after all the hard work we did together.¡± It was also a talent to make the light atmosphere heavy in an instant. Yoo-hyun spoke bluntly to his mentor and senior, who looked tense. ¡°You¡¯re going to suffer, why are you sorry?¡± ¡°Hey. Suffer? Do you even know what MBA is¡­¡± Park Seung-woo snapped at him. Yoo-hyun smiled and answered. ¡°Do you think I don¡¯t know what I¡¯m talking about?¡± ¡°Hmm, you seem to know something.¡± Park Seung-woo blinked his eyes and soon nodded. Kim Hyun-min and Choi Min-hee also agreed. ¡°Yeah, Yoo-hyun probably knows something.¡± ¡°He feels like he¡¯s already been there. He¡¯s so good at his work.¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager, praised Yoo-hyun with confidence. ¡°He¡¯s better than anyone who¡¯s been to MBA.¡± Even Lee Chan-ho, who knew nothing, joined in. ¡°I think Yoo-hyun knows a lot too.¡± It was a glimpse of Yoo-hyun¡¯s image that he had built up over time. Park Seung-woo, who was embarrassed by the reactions of others, opened his mouth. ¡°Yoo-hyun, anyway, this is a great opportunity and everyone is envious of you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not envious. I feel sorry for you.¡± Yoo-hyun made a pitiful expression and Park Seung-woo stuttered. ¡°Wi-will you not go if you have a chance?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ll never go.¡± Yoo-hyun reaffirmed his stance. It was sincere. He remembered how hard he had studied when he went to MBA in the past. He had studied like crazy, but he didn¡¯t get much out of it. MBA was not a ce to study. He realized toote that it was a ce to meet various people and gain experience. Yoo-hyun hoped that Park Seung-woo would realize that sooner. ¡°Wow. Really?¡± He asked in surprise and Yoo-hyun tried to ease his shoulders. ¡°You don¡¯t have to study hard there. Just spend a lot of money and have fun.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hands and spoke casually. Choi Min-hee, who noticed his intention, also added a word. ¡°Yeah. Have fun. It¡¯s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get paid by thepany to y.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s not our money anyway. Enjoy it while you can.¡± Kim Hyun-min joined in and Park Seung-woo finally smiled faintly. ¡°I¡¯m really good at ying if I y.¡± ¡°And get a girlfriend too.¡± Kim Young-gil held out his ss with a smile. Park Seung-woo lifted his ss and said loudly. ¡°Look forward to it. I¡¯ll show you the charm of Korean men.¡± ¡°¡­¡± In front of the stunned people, he emptied his ss and screamed with an unknown sound above his head. ¡°Kraa!¡± Watching him, Choi Min-hee shook her head. ¡°I hope he doesn¡¯t disgrace Korean men.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± Everyoneughed as they had the same thought. The dinner party that started like that went on to second and third rounds until it ended. Yoo-hyun, who came back after having a st for a day, put more effort into preparing for the product review meeting. He collected data, organized it, made scenarios, and created backup ns. Kim Young-gil stuck out his tongue as he watched him. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re really amazing. It¡¯s no joke how well you do it.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°What do I mean? I mean your preparation. I didn¡¯t know you would do this much.¡± ¡°This presentation is not just a presentation.¡± His sincerity was embedded in his calm answer. Apple did not reveal what the product review meeting would be like. They did not even tell the exact location and target of the presentation. They just asked for a panel and told them to prepare for the presentation. It was something that had never happened before and would never happen again. Even Yoo-hyun could not fully predict it, so he had to prepare for all possibilities. Kim Young-gil nodded as if he agreed. ¡°That¡¯s true. You might have to present in front of Steve Jobs.¡± ¡°That¡¯s very likely. Of course, we have to prepare for that too.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words stimted Kim Young-gil and he asked. ¡°Should we watch Steve Jobs¡¯ presentation video again?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do that. I¡¯ll y it right away.¡± The video that Yoo-hyun yed was fromst January, when the iPhone first came out. On the screen, Steve Jobs appeared in a ck turtleneck and jeans. He got on the stage and exchanged a few jokes with the audience. Then he captivated the auditorium with a few words. Kim Young-gil admired him. ¡°He¡¯s amazing. I¡¯m really drawn in just by watching him.¡± ¡°He rehearsed for five days straight, talking to the audience.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes. He spent two weeks preparing for that presentation.¡± Yoo-hyun answered and Kim Young-gil swallowed his saliva and asked. ¡°Is that the person we¡¯re going to present in front of?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Kim Young-gil trembled but clenched his fists. He was trying to ovee his fear, but that was not enough. Yoo-hyun nted a clear vision in him so that he would not lose his way. ¡°And two yearster, Steve Jobs will introduce our panel at that ce.¡± Kim Young-gil did not doubt Yoo-hyun¡¯s words at all. He rather asked about the oue. ¡°How will he introduce it?¡± ¡°As the best panel in the world. Then, the whole world will pay attention to us.¡± ¡°The best panel in the world.¡± ¡°Yes. And you¡¯ll be there, manager.¡± Yoo-hyun was not making empty words. In the past, Yoo-hyun was invited to Apple¡¯s presentation as a reward for nning the iPhone 4 panel. He heard the apuse of countless audiences on the spot. He still remembered the joy of that time. Kim Young-gil, the manager, asked Yoo-hyun. There was a determination in his eyes. ¡°Then you shoulde with me. We worked on this together.¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s do that.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and answered. Kim Young-gil got up from his seat. He exuded a spirit of seeing this through. ¡°Let¡¯s stop here. We need to start over.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded right away. The presentation preparation went on, but there was still an uncertain part. It was the final demo mockup. Yoo-hyun, who was in charge of it, had no idea what it looked like. Not only Yoo-hyun, but no one knew. It was because of Apple¡¯s strict secrecy. As long as this part was nk, they would be in trouble no matter how well they prepared for the presentation. Yoo-hyun tried to solve this problem in another way. Ziing. Ziing. Then, he got a call from the person who would see the demo mockup first. Yoo-hyun left Kim Young-gil, who was practicing, and went outside to answer the phone. Soon after, he heard the voice of Maeng Ki-yong, the senior engineer, from the other side of the line. -Yoo-hyun, how are you doing? ¡°I¡¯m doing well. How about you?¡± -I just arrived at the headquarters. The atmosphere here is no joke. It was already dark in local time. Going to the headquarters now meant that he would stay there overnight as expected. ¡°So you¡¯re staying there and testing the mockup?¡± -Yeah. It seems like that¡¯s what¡¯s going to happen. I have to hand in my phone too. ¡°That makes sense. Apple is very thorough about that.¡± Yoo-hyun said as if he understood. Maeng Ki-yong didn¡¯t have much time and got to the point. -Yoo-hyun, let¡¯s check the part I told youst time. ¡°Yes. Go ahead.¡± -The part I told you to pay attention to when testing the mockup is¡­ ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. You can proceed with using the video board.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded and Maeng Ki-yong continued. -What if that¡¯s not the case¡­ ¡°Then backup would be better. Please tell John Norman.¡± -Is that all? ¡°There¡¯s one more thing. That is¡­¡± Yoo-hyun exined more when it happened. Maeng Ki-yong clicked his tongue. -You¡¯re so meticulous. You¡¯re really tough, tough. ¡°Don¡¯t feel too pressured.¡± Yoo-hyun tried to ease his burden by matching his style. -Hoo. That makes me feel more pressured. ¡°You don¡¯t have to. I can fix it even if it doesn¡¯t go well. You know that.¡± That seemed to be more stimting to him. Maeng Ki-yong¡¯s excited voice calmed down. He could imagine what kind of look he had on his face without seeing it. -Forget it. I know, so hurry up ande. ¡°Haha. Okay. I¡¯ll see you soon.¡± Yoo-hyun felt relieved and hung up the phone. As time passed, the presentation preparation became more specific. The VIP meeting room was now fully decorated as a presentation set. Kim Young-gil, the manager, practiced his presentation whenever he had a chance. ¡°This Hanseong¡¯s ultra-high-resolution panel is¡­¡± His voice became clearer as time went by. It was the result of practicing with less sleep. While he was working hard, Yoo-hyun was not idle either. He assisted Kim Young-gil and refined the presentation materials. While they were preparing, a phone call came in. Ziing. Ziing. It was from the gym director. Kim Young-gil saw the caller and told Yoo-hyun who was about to get up. ¡°Just answer it here. It¡¯s just us two, what does it matter.¡± ¡°Yes. Okay.¡± Yoo-hyun answered the phone and heard a cheerful voice. -Hey, Yoo-hyun, are you still alive? ¡°Director, hello.¡± -You said you came to Seoul? Why don¡¯t you stop by? ¡°I¡¯ll go after this work is done.¡± -Is it that important? Yoo-hyun answered the director¡¯s question with a good humor. ¡°Yes. It¡¯s so important that I can¡¯t miss going to the gym.¡± -Puhahaha. Okay, stop by when you¡¯re done. I¡¯ll forget your face. The directorughed heartily as always. Yoo-hyun also replied with a good mood. ¡°Okay. Take care.¡± Click. Kim Young-gil looked at Yoo-hyun who hung up the phone with an apologetic expression. ¡°You don¡¯t have to stay here because of me.¡± ¡°No. I have to focus on this work.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t stay on purpose. He had no reason to do that either. Still, Kim Young-gil looked sorry. ¡°No. I¡¯m fine by myself.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do more preparation. Come on, let¡¯s start.¡± He wanted tofort him more, but he didn¡¯t have time for that. Yoo-hyun immediately put his hands on theptop keyboard. Kim Young-gil shook his head as he looked at Yoo-hyun. Chapter 296: Chapter 296: Chapter 296 That night. On the 15th floor, Yoo-hyun faced Kim Young Gil, the section chief, at a window table. The soft and luxurious sofa eased his fatigue. Yoo-hyun smelled the Dutch coffee he had taken out of the VIP lounge and looked out the window. The night view of Gangnam was visible through therge window. ¡°It¡¯s quite scenic here.¡± Kim Young Gil, the section chief, received Yoo-hyun¡¯s casual remark with a stunned expression. ¡°Scenic? It¡¯s like being in a hotel sky lounge.¡± ¡°Yeah. It would be perfect if there was some music.¡± ¡°Like thest time we went to the Baekje Hotel buffet?¡± Kim Young Gil asked with a chuckle, and Yoo-hyun went a step further. ¡°Yes. But I think a violin performance would suit this scenery better than a piano. Of course, live.¡± ¡°Haha. That¡¯s so you.¡± Kim Young Gil took a sip of his coffee and looked out the window again. He was momentarily lost in thought, then spoke with a nostalgic look in his eyes. ¡°Being here makes me realize how lucky we are.¡± ¡°In what way?¡± Yoo-hyun asked, and Kim Young Gil listed them one by one. ¡°We get a lot of support. They let us use the VIP meeting room for free, they provide us with different kinds of gourmet lunch boxes every meal, we can use the massage chairs worth millions of won anytime, we can eat whatever we want from the snacks in the lounge¡­¡± He seemed to have memorized them all, as he spat out a page worth of small benefits. Yoo-hyun snorted and replied. ¡°Section chief, there¡¯s always a reason why thepany gives us these things. Thepany never does anything that would lose them money.¡± ¡°I know. But it¡¯s not every day that the group leader and the business directore and buy us food and encourage us.¡± ¡°Even though they keep interfering?¡± ¡°They¡¯re helping us with our weak points. I was grateful that they checked our presentation.¡± Kim Young Gil seemed to be quite touched by the rare care of his superiors. He was exactly what thepany wanted in an ideal employee. Of course, Yoo-hyun thought differently. Considering the importance of the work, he deserved to get more. Yoo-hyun sugarcoated his thoughts and said. ¡°It means you¡¯re doing something very important, section chief.¡± ¡°Yeah. That¡¯s why I want to do better.¡± Kim Young Gil still had tension in his shoulders, and Yoo-hyun was about to say something to him. At that moment, Kim Young Gil looked at Yoo-hyun and said. ¡°But I don¡¯t think I can do it alone.¡± It was such an unexpected remark that Yoo-hyun briefly examined his expression. He looked tired, but there was a sparkle in his eyes. He felt his sincerity and answered in a serious tone. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m not going anywhere.¡± ¡°Of course. I won¡¯t let you go even if you try.¡± He was not the same Kim Young Gil who used to refuse help in the past. He looked very nice with his open arms and open heart. Yoo-hyun smiled and gestured. ¡°Good. Shall we get started then?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Kim Young Gil smiled brightly. As time passed, more documents piled up on the table. Yeo Tae Sik, the executive director who brought coffee, clicked his tongue as he looked at the documents. ¡°Why are you looking at these things?¡± ¡°It¡¯s better to be prepared for anything.¡± Yoo-hyun answered with sharp eyes, and he picked up a document and looked at it. It contained an interview that Tim Cook, Apple¡¯s COO (Chief Operating Officer), had done when he worked at IBM. And on top of that, Yoo-hyun¡¯sments were densely written. ¡°I thought you only researched Steve Jobs¡­¡± Yeo Tae Sik snorted and looked at another document. It listed the past careers of Apple¡¯s key employees. This felt more like digging up dirt on people than preparing for a presentation. He blinked nkly and Yoo-hyun reached out his hand. ¡°Thank you for the coffee.¡± ¡°Oh, sure. Drink this.¡± Yoo-hyun took the coffee and immersed himself in hisptop screen. ¡°Thank you, group leader.¡± Kim Young Gil also greeted him briefly and focused on practicing his presentation again. At a nce, he saw that the screen materials had changed again fromst time. Of course, it was in a much more refined direction. Seeing that, Yeo Tae Sik smirked. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about anything.¡± As the preparation reached its final stage, Kim Young Gil¡¯s expression became calm. He had lost his stiff look that he had when he was nervous at first. On the other hand, Yoo-hyun who was looking at foreign articles was very serious. It matched what he had confirmed with Yeo Tae Sik a while ago. Apple still had not given the exact date of the review meeting. They only gave a rough deadline. This was also a strict secret. No reporters knew the inside story. Why? Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind shed with the backup scenario he had thought of. He checked the remaining days and saw that the backup scenario was likely to happen. He didn¡¯t have much time, so Yoo-hyun moved his hands quickly. And a momentter. On the screen, Yoo-hyun¡¯s newly organized two-page presentation materials appeared. There was almost no text, and it even gave a in impression. ¡°What is this?¡± ¡°This is what we¡¯ll show on the day of the presentation.¡± ¡°This?¡± Kim Young Gil asked in surprise. He had barely prepared so many things, so it was understandable. Yoo-hyun exined the situation briefly. ¡°Looking at how things are going, I don¡¯t think we¡¯ll have much time to present.¡± ¡°Then what about the content we¡¯ve prepared so far?¡± ¡°Of course, we have to keep it as a backup.¡± He was curious about the details. But Kim Young Gil didn¡¯t ask. Instead, he focused on the content in front of him. ¡°But everything is in here.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. It¡¯s the same context as what you¡¯ve prepared so far.¡± Kim Young Gil looked at the image on the screen and opened his mouth. ¡°You¡¯re saying this name is the key point, right?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s our trump card.¡± Yoo-hyun answered and Kim Young Gilughed dryly. ¡°Is that why you told me to get the trademark rights since early this year?¡± ¡°That¡¯s how it turned out.¡± ¡°Amazing kid¡­¡± ¡°Now is not the time to admire me.¡± Yoo-hyun said, and Kim Young Gil¡¯s eyes began to burn. ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s do this.¡± Kim Young Gil¡¯s face was full of determination. He hadpletely extinguished his fear of being stiff again. Yoo-hyun looked at his senior who had grown a lot in a short time and smiled warmly. That¡¯s how it became the day before the trip. The two men who came out of the VIP meeting room headed to the conference room on the 12th floor. Their expressions were quite different from a week ago. Squeak. As Yoo-hyun opened the door and entered, Choi Min Hee, the deputy manager, greeted him. ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard.¡± ¡°Thank you. It was fun.¡± ¡°You¡¯re amazing, Yoo-hyun. I don¡¯t think Kim section chief could do it.¡± Choi Min Hee, the deputy manager, responded to Park Seung Woo, the assistant manager. ¡°I know. Kim section chief looks like he¡¯s dying.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that. My mouth is sore from talking so much.¡± Kim Hyun Min, the team leader, nced at Kim Young Gil, the section chief, who was making a crying sound. ¡°What are you going to do if you don¡¯t do it now?¡± ¡°Yes. You¡¯re right. It was a great opportunity.¡± Kim Young Gil answered seriously, and Kim Hyun Min smirked as if he expected that. ¡°You only suffered a lot, what opportunity is that?¡± ¡°No. We really got a lot of support.¡± ¡°Sigh. What¡¯s the point of saying that? Fine. Ourpany will grow thanks to your noble sacrifice, okay?¡± Kim Hyun Min said sarcastically, but it was also his way of showing his care for Kim Young Gil. Knowing that, Yoo-hyun tried to chime in. Then, he saw a small box on the table. It was a box of yeot (a Korean taffy). There was a phrase written on it. -Kim Young Gil and Han Yoo-hyun, we wish you a great presentation. Yoo-hyun picked up the box and smiled brightly. ¡°This is the real opportunity.¡± Kim Hyun Min nodded and said. ¡°Yeah. This is better than the group leader¡¯s lunch box, right?¡± ¡°Yes. A hundred times better.¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun answered, Kim Young Gil, who had just picked up the yeot box, blinked and asked. ¡°Did you really prepare this for us?¡± ¡°Chan Ho did it.¡± Choi Min Hee answered, and Lee Chan Ho scratched his head. ¡°But you paid for it, deputy manager.¡± ¡°Still, you did the legwork, Chan Ho.¡± It might not have been a big deal as Lee Chan Ho said. But they appreciated his thoughtfulness of getting it for them. Yoo-hyun sincerely thanked him. His thanks were for the whole part. ¡°Thank you very much. I¡¯ll enjoy it.¡± ¡°Yeah. Do well ande back. Kim section chief too.¡± Choi Min Hee said goodbye, and Lee Chan Ho also cheered them on. ¡°Section chief Kim, fighting!¡± ¡°Yeah. I¡¯ll get energized with your yeot, Chan Ho.¡± It was only a week-long trip, but people¡¯s faces looked like they were going on a year-long assignment. Seeing that, Kim Hyun Min clicked his tongue. ¡°It would be a mess if you go twice.¡± Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun faced Park Seung Woo. He opened his arms and hugged Yoo-hyun. ¡°Let me hug my mentee once.¡± He would never have agreed to that before, but this time was different. Yoo-hyun hugged him back and said. ¡°Have a good MBA trip. Take care of yourself.¡± ¡°Sure. I¡¯ll tell you a lot of fun stories.¡± ¡°Keep in touch.¡± ¡°No way. It costs roaming fees.¡± Yoo-hyun replied to Park Seung Woo¡¯sme joke. ¡°Then use messenger.¡± ¡°Okay. Don¡¯t ignore me when I contact you.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll always be waiting for you.¡± Everyoneughed at their warm atmosphere as they talked. Ding dong. A message from the group leader¡¯s secretary came to Kim Young Gil¡¯s phone. Kim Young Gil summarized the situation. ¡°I think it¡¯s time to go.¡± ¡°Yeah. Have a good trip.¡± Choi Min Hee said farewell, and Lee Chan Ho also wished them well. ¡°Section chief Kim, have a safe flight.¡± ¡°Yeah. Thanks for everything.¡± It seemed like they wouldn¡¯t let go until they left for real, but Kim Young Gil and Yoo-hyun managed to get out of the conference room. At that moment. Jung Da Hye, who had workedte and arrived at her amodation, checked her phone. A message notification lit up the screen. The sender made her frown narrow. -Congrattions onunching your new project. I¡¯m going to San Francisco on a business trip soon. Let¡¯s meet there. She snorted as soon as she saw the message. ¡°San Francisco?¡± The location of thepany she was in charge of this time was San Francisco. That¡¯s why she was on a business trip to San Francisco right now. It was on the homepage too, so he must have known and sent it. Jung Da Hye looked incredulous and muttered. ¡°What? Do I have to go when you call?¡± Chapter 297: Chapter 297: Chapter 297 Yoo-hyun and Kim Young Gil, the section chief, rode in Vice President Yeo Tae Sik¡¯s car to the airport. Their luggage was already loaded in the car. Sitting in the front seat, Vice President Yeo Tae Sik asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°Did you hear from the vice president?¡± ¡°I just got a message of encouragement from him.¡± ¡°He must be very concerned about this.¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s a very important matter.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s important.¡± Vice President Yeo Tae Sik looked quite nervous too. It was understandable, since this matter was very crucial for him. He had to make it a sess for the sake of Shin Kyung Wook, the senior manager¡¯s political career. Then, Kim Young Gil, who was sitting next to Yoo-hyun, expressed his determination. ¡°I will do my best to produce results.¡± ¡°Good. Kim section chief, just do as you have done.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± This matter was also important for Kim Young Gil. Not only because he was getting everyone¡¯s attention. He wanted to prove himself through this matter. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun, who was sitting in the passenger seat and looking out the window, felt the same way. He had a bigger perspective than the other two, and he had to make this matter a sess no matter what. This sess would be the key to resolving countless problems that would arise in the future. Vroom. The car carrying the three people who had different reasons for wanting sess quietly drove on. The three people arrived at the airport and boarded the ne after going through immigration. Thanks to the business manager¡¯s consideration, their seats were in business ss. Kim Young Gil, who stretched out his upper body, whispered to Yoo-hyun who was sitting in the next seat. ¡°I don¡¯t know if we deserve this treatment.¡± ¡°This is all to support you to do well.¡± ¡°It¡¯s both ttering and burdensome.¡± He seemed more confident than before, and his shoulders were more rxed. He didn¡¯t look very nervous, and he even joked around. Yoo-hyun smiled and gave him a thumbs up. ¡°You¡¯re doing great.¡± ¡°Kid. I¡¯m going to sleep for a bit.¡± ¡°Okay. Get some rest.¡± He said he was going to sleep, but Kim Young Gil kept mumbling with his mouth closed. And it took a while before his eyes closed. After a 12-hour flight, the ne arrived at San Francisco airport. They looked in good condition thanks to being in business ss. Vice President Yeo Tae Sik, who had just gotten off the ne, said to Yoo-hyun who was following him. ¡°I¡¯m d we arrived safely.¡± ¡°Me too. Maybe it¡¯s a sign that things will go well.¡± Yoo-hyun answered cheerfully, and he smiled lightly. They found their luggage and followed Vice President Yeo Tae Sik who was pulling his suitcase. Kim Young Gil asked Yoo-hyun quietly as they walked behind him. ¡°Do you think nothing will go wrong this time?¡± ¡°Do you think there will be another fire at the hotel?¡± ¡°Haha. There¡¯s no way that would happen again, right?¡± Kim Young Gilughed but felt a chill. He remembered that he had said something simrst time. Yoo-hyun reassured him. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Even if there is a fire, the group leader will cover for us.¡± ¡°I hope so.¡± ¡°Yes. Of course. If there is no hotel, the US branch staff will lend us their ces.¡± Kim Young Gil recalled his past experience. He had rented a stranger¡¯s ce because of the fire at the hotel. He slept on an air bed and ate breakfast there too. It was a very unusual experience. ¡°Haha. We rented a cest time too, right?¡± ¡°Yes. We rested well thanks to that.¡± ¡°I wonder how they are doing?¡± ¡°You mean Brian and Jo?¡± ¡°Yeah. I¡¯m curious.¡± ¡°They are doing very well.¡± Yoo-hyun answered right away, and Kim Young Gil pped his hands and asked. ¡°Oh, do you keep in touch with them?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m nning to see them after this matter is over.¡± ¡°That¡¯s an amazing connection.¡± It was as Kim Young Gil said. Unlike before, they were able to share their growth process with them. It was exciting that something they could only imagine became reality. ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s a wonderful connection.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded and smiled softly on his lips. There were US branch staff waiting for them at the airport. They didn¡¯t need to rent a car or worry about hotel reservations. The same went for meals. Those trivial things were already taken care of behind them. It was nice to have Vice President Yeo Tae Sik with them in that regard. Of course, it wasn¡¯t all good either. On their way to the hotel by car, something happened. Vice President Yeo Tae Sik checked his message and asked. ¡°Kim section chief, can you do a pre-presentation right away?¡± ¡°To whom?¡± Kim Young Gil asked with a bewildered expression, and Vice President Yeo Tae Sik nced at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun stepped in tactfully. ¡°It¡¯s Senior Manager Shin Kyung Wook, right? Kim section chief has met him before.¡± ¡°Right. Then you won¡¯t feel too pressured.¡± There was no way he wouldn¡¯t feel pressured. But it was something he had to do. He swallowed his saliva and answered slowly. ¡°I understand.¡± ¡°Thank you for thinking that way.¡± Vice President Yeo Tae Sik smiled lightly. They drove for about 40 minutes southeast from the airport and arrived at the hotel. It was located not far from Apple¡¯s headquarters. The sun had almost set and the surroundings were dark, but the hotel was not. It shone brightly as if it had spotlights on it. The letters on the building sparkled like the Milky Way. Los Altos Hills Hotel. That¡¯s why the already luxurious hotel looked even more splendid. Kim Young Gil looked up at the hotel building with a wistful expression. He wanted to go straight to his room. Yoo-hyun tapped his shoulder and said. ¡°Section chief, Vice President Yeo Tae Sik went ahead.¡± ¡°Right. Let¡¯s go.¡± Even Kim Young Gil, who was always full of energy, looked very tired this time. Yoo-hyun understood his feelings well. But they had something to do now. The ce they followed Vice President Yeo Tae Sik to was the seminar room on the first floor. There, a familiar face greeted the three of them. ¡°You all worked hard to get here.¡± ¡°How have you been, senior manager?¡± Yoo-hyun greeted Shin Kyung Wook, the senior manager, who reached out his hand. ¡°Yeah. How about you?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ve been well thanks to you.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his hand, and Shin Kyung Wook gave him a meaningful smile. They hadn¡¯t seen each other for a while, but they didn¡¯t feel awkward. They knew well what each other had been doing during that time. Yoo-hyun also responded to his smile without backing down. It was a seminar room with a rather expensive rental fee. But Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, didn¡¯t care and opened his lunch box there. ¡°I don¡¯t know if it suits your taste.¡± ¡°It¡¯s delicious.¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager who had hurriedly finished his meal, smiled. His face, which had been gloomy a while ago, was nowhere to be seen. After all, you need to eat to get your strength up, no matter what you do. It was after the meal. Yoo-hyun stepped forward first, instead of Shin Kyung-wook, who had a hard time breaking the ice. ¡°Director Shin, excuse me, but can we share our presentation materials here?¡± ¡°We just arrived, but is that okay?¡± Yoo-hyun looked at his side at Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s question. Kim Young-gil, the manager, nodded right away. ¡°Yes. I want to check with you once.¡± ¡°Hehe. I¡¯m fine with that. I was curious anyway.¡± Yoo-hyun connected hisptop to the beam projector and disyed the screen. Then he took out the mockup and handed it to Shin Kyung-wook while Kim Young-gil was preparing for the presentation. Of course, it wasn¡¯t the mockup that Apple had made this time. But it was enough to create the atmosphere of the evaluation meeting. Shin Kyung-wook, who was touching the mockup, asked Kim Young-gil. ¡°Then I¡¯ll start the presentation.¡± ¡°Just do it lightly. I¡¯m just going to see the flow.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded at Kim Young-gil¡¯s signal. Click. The presentation screen filled the screen as he pressed the button. At that moment, Shin Kyung-wook and Yeo Tae-sik, the vice president, leaned forward. It was because an unexpected screen popped up. At the same time, Kim Young-gil¡¯s mouth opened. ¡°Our panel this time is¡­¡± The presentation material was very simple. There was almost no text on the main content of only one page. The other one page added was even more so. There was only one word in arge image. The rest was all filled by Kim Young-gil¡¯s words. And that was very concise too. Shin Kyung-wook, who had listened to the presentation, seemed unsatisfied and lost his appetite. ¡°Huh¡­¡± Yeo Tae-sik, the vice president, asked in a puzzled tone. ¡°The content is too different fromst time?¡± Yoo-hyun answered instead of Kim Young-gil, who received his gaze. ¡°Yes. The situation changed and we changed it.¡± ¡°No matter what, this seems too much.¡± ¡°What part bothers you?¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s question, Yeo Tae-sik nced at Shin Kyung-wook. He was usually calm Yeo Tae-sik, but now he had no choice but to watch Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s reaction. Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s expression didn¡¯t look satisfied, so Yeo Tae-sik took charge. ¡°First of all, it¡¯s too short. The presentation material looks too flimsy.¡± ¡°Too much text can distract attention.¡± ¡°No, not that kind of thing. At least if it¡¯s a presentation, you should have a beginning and an end. Is it enough to just say the concept of a high-resolution panel?¡± ¡°The mockup has already been delivered. Additional exnations are redundant.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t back down and argued back. Yeo Tae-sik didn¡¯t give up either and said. ¡°But still¡­¡± Then Shin Kyung-wook stopped his words. ¡°Yeo vice president, wait a minute.¡± ¡°Yes. Director Shin.¡± Then he asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°So this is it?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± Shin Kyung-wook gave a shortment after confirming the answer. ¡°The content was impactful and good enough. The delivery was also good. As you said, if you had made the mockup in advance, there would be nothing more to hear.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°If it was just a presentation in front of Steve Jobs, this concise one might be good.¡± ¡°That¡¯s what I think too.¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun answered, Shin Kyung-wook sharply dug in. ¡°But this time it¡¯s an evaluation meeting. A ce where youpare with Ilseong and Sharp.¡± ¡°I know that.¡± ¡°Then you should also know that in a ce where you have to prove that you are better than yourpetitors, this kind of concise presentation doesn¡¯t fit.¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes were focused on Yoo-hyun at Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s words. They all seemed to have the same thought and were curious about Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. Yoo-hyun asked back instead. ¡°What do you think the evaluation meeting will be like, Director Shin?¡± There had already been several articles about Apple¡¯s evaluation meeting in the media. They even pointed out that they wouldpare the panels of Hansung, Ilseong, and Sharp. It was an interview that Philip Schiller, Apple¡¯s marketing director, had done himself. People who saw it naturally imagined the scene of the threepaniespeting in the evaluation meeting. Shin Kyung-wook was no exception. ¡°Well, they announced it to the media, so of course¡­¡± Shin Kyung-wook, who was continuing his words, made a surprised expression. He had a sudden feeling that he was missing something. Then Yoo-hyun said with a confident tone. ¡°There will be no evaluation meeting in the form that you think, Director Shin.¡± ¡°There is no evaluation meeting?¡± ¡°To be precise, it will be apletely closed and small-scale evaluation meeting. You may not even have a chance to speak.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the basis for saying that?¡± Shin Kyung-wook seemed to have already caught on to some extent. But Yeo Tae-sik and Kim Young-gil were still in the dark. Chapter 298: Chapter 298: Chapter 298 Yoo-hyun exined the exact reason without wasting time. ¡°It¡¯s because Apple hasn¡¯t announced their official schedule yet.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t they give you a deadline? That¡¯s why we came here for the business trip.¡± When Vice President Yeo Tae-sik objected, Yoo-hyun answered right away. ¡°If it was an official product review, they should have informed the media long ago. But Apple is consistent in ying dumb.¡± Vice President Shin Kyung-wook, who nodded his head, chimed in. ¡°That sounds right. It doesn¡¯t make sense to call the media now.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s correct.¡± ¡°Then, are you saying that Steve Jobs is not interested in this product review?¡± Apple had not mentioned anything about the product review. From the outside, it looked like Apple had changed their mind about the panel. But Yoo-hyun thought differently. ¡°No. It¡¯s the opposite. They liked the panel so much that they don¡¯t want to have an official product review.¡± ¡°Why is that?¡± ¡°Because Steve Jobs would want to show off the best panel at a ce where he is the protagonist.¡± Yoo-hyun said confidently. At that moment, in the office on the third floor of Apple headquarters. Philip Schiller, who was sitting down, asked John Norman in a questioning tone. ¡°What do you mean you don¡¯t want to have an official product review?¡± ¡°It¡¯s Steve¡¯s decision. What can we do about it?¡± Philip Schiller spat out a regretful voice. As a marketing manager, he was sorry to miss such a good publicity opportunity. But what was more absurd was John Norman, who designed the mockup. ¡°Then what about the mockup? Are you just going to bury it?¡± ¡°No. Steve already saw it.¡± ¡°Already? The final version hasn¡¯t evene out yet.¡± ¡°You know Steve¡¯s personality. Once he gets hooked, he can¡¯t get out of it.¡± Philip Schiller¡¯s answer made John Norman ask cautiously. ¡°Then¡­¡± ¡°Yeah. He probably liked it a lot.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°That¡¯s why his room still has the light on.¡± Philip Schiller gave a meaningful answer as he looked out the window. Back to the seminar room on the first floor of Los Altos Hills Hotel. Vice President Shin Kyung-wook nodded his head in agreement after hearing Yoo-hyun¡¯s confident words. ¡°You might be right. That sounds like something Steve Jobs would think.¡± ¡°Thank you for understanding.¡± When Yoo-hyun answered, Vice President Shin Kyung-wook raised his index finger and said. ¡°But your argument is missing one thing.¡± ¡°What is that?¡± ¡°That is the response of thepetitors. I don¡¯t know about Ilseong, but Sharp is sharpening their knives right now.¡± ¡°I expected that.¡± When Yoo-hyun nodded his head, Vice President Shin Kyung-wook asked further. ¡°Did you hear that Sharp¡¯s panel came out pretty good?¡± ¡°Yes. I heard that.¡± Vice President Shin Kyung-wook did not ask for the source of Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. Instead, he expressed his concern. ¡°But aren¡¯t you worried?¡± ¡°Their product reliability is not at a level that can be shown yet. It will be hard in reality too.¡± ¡°But this is a demo. They only need one well-made panel. Reliability is ater issue.¡± ¡°Their panel is not at the same level as ours. It¡¯s just an imitation.¡± ¡°They will postpone improving their level. They still have time.¡± As the conversation continued, the hypothesis became more concrete. Vice President Shin Kyung-wook added one more thing. ¡°Right. If their opponent is Tim Cook, he will definitely bite.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Tim Cook is sensitive to price.¡± Even though they couldn¡¯t see their opponent, they spoke as if they were sure. It showed how much they had analyzed Apple. ¡°¡­¡± Vice President Yeo Tae-sik stared at them nkly. Kim Young-gil, who had been blinking his eyes since earlier, was speechless. In a hotel room located in south San Francisco Bay. A man in a suit fiddled with a mockup and picked up the phone. There was a small Hansung logo on the edge of the mockup. After the connection sound, Japanese came out of his mouth. ¡°Yes, boss. I¡¯m on my way back from meeting Tim Cook.¡± -What did he say? ¡°He was very satisfied with our price. And he checked the status of Hansung¡¯s panel¡­¡± When the man exined, the bossughed loudly. -Haha. Good. There¡¯s no difference then. The game is over. ¡°That¡¯s right. We¡¯ve practically won this fight.¡± -Haha. You¡¯re reliable. Well, I¡¯ll leave it to you. ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± A thick smile hung on the man¡¯s lips. At the same time, in the CEO office on the fourth floor of Apple headquarters. Tim Cook cautiously said to Steve Jobs, who was sitting on the sofa. ¡°Steve, I hope you look at this from a business perspective.¡± ¡°Tim, are you saying that I should choose a crappy panel because of money?¡± Steve Jobs pointed at one of the two mockups on the table with his finger and asked back. ¡°Yes. It may be inferior for now, but it will improve over time.¡± Tim Cook¡¯s words made Steve Jobs pick up the other mockup and say. ¡°You don¡¯t know. This is fundamentally a different panel.¡± ¡°But the resolution is the same, and the specs are¡­¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s different,pletely.¡± Steve Jobs pushed the mockup on the table and dropped it. Whish. Thud. It collided with the mockup that was already on the floor and made a cracking sound. Steve Jobs¡¯ voice ovepped with that sound. ¡°But Tim, I respect your opinion. They might be able to pull it off.¡± ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll repay you with high performance.¡± Tim Cook bowed and left. Los Altos Hills Hotel seminar room on the first floor. Vice President Shin Kyung-wook asked in a puzzled tone after hearing Yoo-hyun¡¯s exnation. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you worried about Sharp even though you know all that?¡± ¡°Steve Jobs is not an easy person.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± ¡°It means that he is not a person who would choose a second-rate panel.¡± Steve Jobs was a person who prioritized products thoroughly. He neverpromised even on the smallest details if there was a problem. He wouldn¡¯t choose an inferior product when he had a better one. There were also some devices that Yoo-hyun had set up. But Vice President Shin Kyung-wook was notpletely convinced. ¡°That would be true if it was the old Steve Jobs. But I heard that he gives more authority to Tim Cook now.¡± ¡°That doesn¡¯t mean he bes a cat from a tiger.¡± ¡°So you¡¯re saying that Steve Jobs will make the final choice?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s what I think.¡± Yoo-hyun spat out with certainty. Vice President Shin Kyung-wook looked at him with curiosity. ¡°How can you be so sure?¡± ¡°I researched him.¡± ¡°That doesn¡¯t seem like something you can know just by researching.¡± Yoo-hyun knew Steve Jobs well from the beginning. He was a person who could not be unknown in the IT industry. And now. Yoo-hyun delved deeper into him. He visualized him so vividly that he could hear Steve Jobs¡¯ voice when he closed his eyes. The result was confidence that radiated from him. ¡°I have dug deeper than you think. I won¡¯t be wrong.¡± ¡°Haha. Your confidence is really amazing.¡± ¡°If I didn¡¯t have that much confidence, I wouldn¡¯t have started.¡± Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, eximed as he saw Yoo-hyun¡¯s bold eyes. ¡°Wow¡­¡± He looked at Yoo-hyun silently for a while and then opened his mouth. ¡°So you¡¯re saying it¡¯s a game we can¡¯t lose?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. This presentation will be the decisive blow.¡± ¡°Is this what made it possible?¡± The executive director turned his head and looked at the screen. A single word was floating above arge image. Yoo-hyun pointed to the screen and said. ¡°To be exact, it¡¯s this word.¡± The CEO¡¯s office on the fourth floor of Apple¡¯s headquarters. Even after Tim Cook left, Steve Jobs was immersed in the mockup for a while. He muttered as he looked at the mockup in his hand. ¡°This is exactly the screen I wanted.¡± The picture on the panel was as realistic as a real photo. It looked clear no matter how he turned it. It was not just the quality of the screen that was good. The elements that made up the mockup, theyout of the internal design, everything was what he wanted. It might look simr on the outside, but it was different from the mockup that fell on the floor. Steve Jobs had already pictured the iPhone 4 in his head. There was only one thing left. ¡°What should I call this wonderful screen?¡± He kept looking at the panel screen for a while after that. During his stay at the hotel, Yoo-hyun had some leisure but never let his guard down. He tried not to miss even a single possibility. Kim Young-gil, the manager, also trained himself in sync with Yoo-hyun. Two dayster. Yoo-hyun met Yeo Tae-sik, the executive director, at the hotel lobby with Kim Young-gil. Yeo Tae-sik said with a gloomy expression. ¡°I just got the date for the evaluation meeting.¡± ¡°When is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s tomorrow.¡± ¡°They¡¯re giving us short notice.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and Yeo Tae-sik nodded. ¡°And they limited the number of people to two.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun had expected this situation to some extent. If they were going to have a secret evaluation meeting, they wouldn¡¯t ask for many people. Yeo Tae-sik raised his voice with regret. ¡°Those Apple bastards, they¡¯re really abusing their power. Wouldn¡¯t it be nice if they told us earlier?¡± Anyway, one of these three had to be left out. Kim Young-gil opened his mouth nervously. ¡°I¡¯ll¡­¡± Then Yoo-hyun spoke first. ¡°We¡¯ll do our best.¡± Yeo Tae-sik nodded. ¡°Of course. You two are better than me.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll bring good results. Please rest well.¡± Yoo-hyun put his will in his casual tone. Yeo Tae-sik nodded again. ¡°Okay. I¡¯m counting on you.¡± ¡°Please treat us to a big dinner tomorrow night.¡± ¡°Haha. Just do well. I¡¯ll do anything.¡± ¡°Yes. Please keep that promise.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and Yeo Tae-sik shook his head vigorously. That night. Yoo-hyun sat in a chair in his room with his eyes closed. His hands with nails clipped were lightly ced on his thighs. His posture was wless and his breathing was stable. He looked like he was meditating, but he was different. New scenes were unfolding endlessly in Yoo-hyun¡¯s head. Apple¡¯s headquarters at 1 Infinite Loop in Cupertino. Yoo-hyun entered the center of the ss building. The interior of the building, shaped by his past memories, was quite detailed. His destination was the secret meeting room on the third floor. It was where Steve Jobs liked to have meetings with Apple¡¯s executives. There was a high possibility that this presentation would be held here, where outsiders were not allowed to enter. It was Yoo-hyun¡¯s inference based on Steve Jobs¡¯ past remarks, the characteristics of this evaluation meeting, and the sudden personnel restriction. Yoo-hyun opened the door of that room that he had never entered before. The scenery of the photo that appeared in Steve Jobs¡¯ autobiography unfolded before him. The atmosphere created bybining interviews with employees touched his skin. Chapter 299: Chapter 299: Chapter 299 When Yoo-hyun opened his eyes, he was no longer in the hotel room. A white wall with no clock. A few single sofas scattered in arge space. A whiteboard in the corner. The dense writing that filled it. A screen on the wall. The secret meeting room created by his imagination was vividly disyed. And the people sitting on the single sofas came into view one by one. Jonathan Ive, the chief design officer, Tim Cook, the chief operating officer, Philip Schiller, the chief marketing officer, Craig Federighi, the chief software officer, and Eddy Cue, the chief negotiator. They were the shooting stars who made Apple what it is today. And in the center of them, there was a man. A ck turtleneck, jeans, and sneakers. Round sses and short hair. He was thin, but his eyes were more alive than ever. It was Steve Jobs. Yoo-hyun was in a tense atmosphere that he could feel even in his imagination. The ce was a hard chair surrounded by single sofas. It gave him a feeling of taking a test. It was likely to be the same ce that John Norman had mentioned in his memoir as the one he wanted to avoid the most. The meaning of this ce was simple. This product review was not for demonstration, but for examination. This had been foreseen since Steve Jobs did not hold an official product review. Yoo-hyun lifted his head and looked at Steve Jobs. The image of him reconstructed by his imagination was freedom itself. He was ying with a mockup without caring about the surrounding atmosphere. What kind of mockup was it? Among the three choices, Ilseong Electronics¡¯ mockup was out from the start. Steve Jobs was not a person who would waste time with a panel that did not catch his eye. The only ones left were Hanseong Electronics and Sharp¡¯s mockups. Both panels were ultra-high resolution panels, but the results were clearly different. Stains on the screen, color bleeding, viewing angle, brightness issues, etc. Small ws that did not seem serious at first nce remained on Sharp¡¯s panel. This was something that Yoo-hyun had already confirmed through Danaka. Then Steve Jobs¡¯ choice would obviously be Hanseong Electronics¡¯ mockup. He would not choose second ce over first ce. It was not just because the panel was good. Yoo-hyun had added some differentiated requirements to the mockup. He made them use Hanseong¡¯s video board and selected an internal image that reflected Steve Jobs¡¯ taste. It was to maximize the performance of the panel and deliver a differentiated user experience. He did not know if Maeng Gi-yong had done this task, but Yoo-hyun believed he had done it. It was because John Norman was in charge of this mockup. He hadmunicated with Yoo-hyun constantly and he would not have missed Maeng Gi-yong¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun¡¯s imagination created a more concrete situation. Not only the Apple employees in front of him, but also the Sharp employees next to him came to mind. Their expressions were full of confidence. It was because they had a connection with Tim Cook. This was something that Shin Kyung-wook had already confirmed for him. Shin Kyung-wook had investigated who would attend this product review for him. Thanks to him, Yoo-hyun could draw them more specifically in his head. Of course, that did not mean he knew what they would say. But he could predict the oue No matter what presentation they gave, they could not satisfy Steve Jobs. This was already a predetermined sequence. The only thing left was Kim Young-gil¡¯s presentation. Yoo-hyun had watched his presentation countless times. Kim Young-gil¡¯s preparation was enough. He had memorized the script he had written countless times and responded skillfully to unexpected questions. What would Steve Jobs react when he opened his mouth? Would he return the words he had said when he announced iPhone 4? Yoo-hyun kept imagining and creating the atmosphere of the scene. He drew in his mind how Apple employees would look and what questions they would ask. Their careers, interview contents, etc. that he had researched endlessly became the basis of his imagination. Why did he do this? The moment when Kim Young-gil¡¯s presentation ended was the most important. Depending on how Yoo-hyun responded then, the result could change greatly. As much as everything he had built up could fly away, Yoo-hyun focused more. He repeated the same work untilte at night. He paid attention to even small details to make a more perfect response. His back became damp and his eyes blurred. That¡¯s how Yoo-hyun poured out 20 years of experience for one scene. And the next afternoon. The scenery he had imagined was spread out in front of him like a lie. Except for the color of the single sofas in the secret meeting room on the third floor, there was not much difference. Even the faces of the participants were the same. Steve Jobs was holding Hanseong¡¯s mockup and Yoo-hyun was sitting on a hard chair. Of course, not everything was the same. Steve Jobs, who held the mockup, was talking endlessly with his employees. ¡°This mockup is¡­¡± ¡°In my opinion¡­¡± Jonathan Ive next to him also actively responded, and so did the other employees. Except for Steve Jobs, they allpared the two mockups and gave their opinions. In the meantime, the people sitting on the hard chairs were left out. They were treated as if they were shadows, as if they did not exist. A Sharp employee sitting next to him whispered to Yoo-hyun with a sneer. It was Nakamura, who had a distinctive thin mustache. ¡°Did Hanseong give up? That¡¯s what you get for sending such a rookie.¡± He must have thought he would not understand because it was Japanese. Yoo-hyun immediately retorted. ¡°We¡¯ll see who¡¯s the rookie when the resultes out.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Nakamura red up, but Takahashi next to him stopped him. It was not a situation to argue, since it was their ce. It was not just this petty quarrel. As Apple executives¡¯ conversation dragged on, Nakamura whispered and picked a fight every chance he got. ¡°It¡¯s a game that¡¯s already over. Hanseong, no matter how hard you struggle, the oue won¡¯t change.¡± It was a very childish trick to disturb the presentation. Kim Young-gil ignored him and focused with his eyes closed. Yoo-hyun just snorted. ¡°What a joke.¡± The Sharp employees were more childish and petty than he had imagined. He appreciated their effort to gain an advantage, but their direction was too wrong. Yoo-hyun shook his head in disbelief. There was something else. It was Steve Jobs¡¯ attitude toward Sharp¡¯s presentation. It was when Takahashi, who had Nakamura¡¯s support, confidently started his presentation. ¡°Sharp¡¯s ultra-high resolution panel is¡­¡± As soon as Steve Jobs saw the dense writing on the screen, he shouted. ¡°Get rid of that crappy presentation.¡± ¡°Steve, let¡¯s hear it out.¡± Tim Cook stepped in and stopped him, but Steve Jobs blinked and said. ¡°Tim, I don¡¯t have much patience. I¡¯ll give you one minute.¡± It was a single sentence, but it was very intimidating. The Sharp employee trembled and began his presentation. ¡°We¡­¡± But the presentation did not evenst a minute. It was the moment when the first screen changed. Steve Jobs said sarcastically as he saw the stiff animation effect. ¡°How dare you bring Windows in front of me?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t know better because we¡¯re aponentpany. I¡¯ll be careful.¡± This time, even Tim Cook¡¯s intervention was useless. Steve Jobs criticized them harshly. It was a little beyond Yoo-hyun¡¯s expectation. ¡°You can¡¯t do well with that kind of thing. Well, I can tell by the level of the panel.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Takahashi and Nakamura buried their heads in the ground as if they were scared to death. In such a fierce atmosphere, it was Kim Young-gil¡¯s turn. Kim Young-gil was calm as Yoo-hyun had imagined. He had been solidified by countless preparations. Click. Yoo-hyun did not hesitate and immediately disyed the presentation material on the screen. Two boxes of different sizes with grid patterns appeared on a blue gradient background that Steve Jobs liked to use. There was no other exnation. Maybe it was because of the simple screen, but Steve Jobs¡¯ eyebrows narrowed. Kim Young-gil opened his mouth as he had prepared. ¡°An ultra-high resolution panel has dense pixels like this¡­¡± It was a very basic exnation of ultra-high resolution panels. He then disyed the alphabet a on the grid boxes. ¡°As you can see, the a written on the dense grid is more natural¡­¡± Kim Young-gil said very easy and obvious things in this important ce. While he was talking, Yoo-hyun kept an eye on Steve Jobs¡¯ reaction. His expression was subtle. He felt half curiosity about the unusualposition and half disappointment about the boring content. Kim Young-gil skillfully pulled the somewhat nd atmosphere by changing his tone of voice. ¡°As you can see, the higher the ppi (pixels per area), the clearer the digital image can be expressed.¡± He also asked questions to arouse curiosity. ¡°Then how high should it be for people not to feel the pixels?¡± For a moment, Steve Jobs leaned forward. The words that he could not feel the pixels caught his curiosity. Kim Young-gil answered without avoiding his sharp eyes. ¡°It¡¯s 300ppi. Beyond that, human retina (retina) can¡¯t distinguish it.¡± The screen already showed that the ppi of the ultra-high resolution panel was 326. That meant that the panel he was holding was the one he had just exined. ¡°Human retina.¡± Steve Jobs opened his mouth for the first time during the presentation. Kim Young-gil took advantage of that moment and attacked. ¡°Please take a look at the mockup. You will see a disy that surpasses human retina limits.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Steve Jobs chuckled and touched the mockup. The mockup screen he had touched countless times looked different again. It was because of the power of the words that it broke through human retina limits. Click. At that moment, the screen changed and showed a human eye. And below the pupil, there was arge lettering. Retina disy. When Steve Jobs looked at the screen, Kim Young-gil drove in the nail. ¡°A disy that surpasses human retina limits. That¡¯s retina disy.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The presentation ended there. It was a very short time, less than a minute, but it was enough to make an impact. He could tell by looking at the silent audience¡¯s reaction. Kim Young-gil¡¯s presentation was neat. Suddenly, Steve Jobs burst intoughter. ¡°Hahaha. That¡¯s it, that¡¯s it.¡± He looked at the screen and said. ¡°I wanted to name this cool guy, but something perfect came up. Yeah.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Kim Young-gil replied, and Steve Jobs turned to Jonathan Ive next to him and said. ¡°Jonathan, what do you think of retina disy? It seems to fit your design perfectly.¡± ¡°The name alone inspires me.¡± ¡°Haha. Right. I love it. It suits perfectly.¡± The atmosphere was friendly. The situation that Yoo-hyun had expected was unfolding in front of him. In that atmosphere, Tim Cook and Nakamura¡¯s eyes met. And Tim Cook opened his mouth. Yoo-hyun could guess what he was going to say without hearing it. It was the timing he had been waiting for, so Yoo-hyun stepped in first. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but we have the trademark rights for retina disy.¡± ¡°What?¡± Suddenly, Steve Jobs¡¯ eyes shed fiercely. Chapter 300: Chapter 300: Chapter 300 The atmosphere became cold in the room, but Yoo-hyun spoke with a rxed expression. ¡°I was worried that you might write that name on an inferior panel.¡± The one who answered Yoo-hyun¡¯s remark was Tim Cook. He looked at Steve Jobs for approval and then said to Yoo-hyun. ¡°If you are saying that Sharp¡¯s panel is inferior, then you are mistaken.¡± ¡°Why is that?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just that they didn¡¯t have enough time to prepare, but they will soon catch up with Hansung¡¯s performance.¡± ¡°Have you seen Sharp¡¯s panel?¡± That was a question that someone else should have asked Yoo-hyun first. But by asking it himself, Yoo-hyun took control of the conversation. Tim Cook frowned and held up the mockup. ¡°Of course. Isn¡¯t it right in front of me?¡± ¡°Then you should know that time alone won¡¯t solve the difference, right?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and Tim Cook¡¯s frown deepened. ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± ¡°The process itself is different. Hansung¡¯s panel uses a much better process.¡± Nakamura intervened at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°It¡¯s technology to produce the same result with a cheaper process. Our technology is¡­¡± Yoo-hyun ignored Nakamura and spoke to the Apple employees. ¡°Let me give you an easy example. Look at the two mockups from the side.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Everyone checked the mockups in their hands. Steve Jobs, who had already discarded the Sharp mockup, didn¡¯t even look at it. He already knew what Yoo-hyun was talking about. It was the reason why he insisted on Hansung¡¯s panel from the beginning. ¡°You will feel the difference in viewing angle. Do you think this is a problem that can be ovee by stabilizing the process?¡± Yoo-hyun brought up a different issue. It had nothing to do with ultra-high resolution. But the perspective of the people who made the final product was different. They needed a panel that matched their content, and viewing angle was an important factor. If they hadn¡¯t experienced the difference, they wouldn¡¯t have known, but once they did, the w became more noticeable. That¡¯s why voices came from here and there. ¡°Now that you mention it, it is different.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t notice it from the front, but it¡¯s obvious from the side.¡± ¡°This would be bad for video yback, wouldn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Our design concept requires good visibility from the side.¡± Nakamura was flustered by the unexpected reaction. Sharp, who had just made the panel, couldn¡¯t have considered this far. And even if they did, it wasn¡¯t a problem that could be solved easily. ¡°Our panel¡¯s viewing angle is¡­¡± As Nakamura¡¯s voice faded away, Yoo-hyun confidently stepped forward. ¡°I don¡¯t think Apple would use a low-quality product just because it¡¯s cheap.¡± It wasn¡¯t just about viewing angle. With his preparation, Hansung¡¯s product surpassed Sharp¡¯s in every aspect. He was confident that it had to be done. Yoo-hyun¡¯s confidence radiated from his expression. Steve Jobs smiled slightly at Yoo-hyun. ¡°That¡¯s right. It would be stupid to use trash when there is a first-ss option.¡± Steve Jobs agreed and Tim Cook called his name. ¡°Steve.¡± But it was impossible to change Steve Jobs¡¯ mind once he made a decision. Steve Jobs looked at Yoo-hyun. He seemed very rxed and Steve Jobs asked him with a smile. ¡°You must have something you want since you made such a panel.¡± ¡°I think Apple Phone 4 will change the world, Steve. It will be a huge sess beyond your expectations.¡± ¡°That¡¯s interesting. And retina disy is at the center of it?¡± ¡°Yes. But it shouldn¡¯t be too expensive. I understand Apple¡¯s concerns very well.¡± Yoo-hyun suddenly uttered a surprising reversal and people were puzzled. This was also Yoo-hyun¡¯s intention to arouse more curiosity. Yoo-hyun continued without losing their attention. ¡°There is an easy solution. Apple should invest more in the factory.¡± ¡°So you mean we just need to increase the supply?¡± Yoo-hyun nodded at Steve Jobs¡¯ question that pierced through the core. ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± Tim Cook narrowed his eyes. ¡°That would¡­¡± Steve Jobs cut him off and said. ¡°No, Tim. He has a point. Let¡¯s look into it.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± As soon as Tim Cook answered, Philip Schiller asked Yoo-hyun a question. He had talked to Yoo-hyun about the details of factory investment in Ulsan a while ago. ¡°So what are the investment conditions? If we have to build more factories as you say, we can¡¯tpromise either.¡± Yoo-hyun casually answered his expected question. ¡°I¡¯ll lend you the name of retina disy instead.¡± ¡°The name?¡± Philip Schiller looked puzzled and Steve Jobs chuckled. ¡°You¡¯re not selling it, but lending it?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll give you the best possible deal for the factory.¡± Yoo-hyun said as if he was doing them a favor and Steve Jobsughed out loud. ¡°Hahaha. This is like a thief¡¯s conscience.¡± There was a de hidden in hisughter. Anyone who knew Steve Jobs¡¯ personality would have backed down here. But Yoo-hyun became even more confident. ¡°You know the value of this panel and that name, don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Do you think this panel will only go into Apple Phone? It will also go into Apple Notebook, Apple Computer, and so on.¡± And he talked about the future. If Steve Jobs was the one who presented Apple Phone as the intersection of humanities and science and technology. If Steve Jobs was the one who wanted to create a digital hub to appreciate art works properly. He would have understood the meaning behind Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Retina disy was the future that Apple had to have. Yoo-hyun added one more thing. ¡°Ah, and one more thing.¡± The people¡¯s eyes widened as Yoo-hyun uttered Steve Jobs¡¯ signature phrase. Steve Jobs, on the other hand, looked at Yoo-hyun with interest. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°I think it would be nice if this panel was also included in the uing ApplePad.¡± Steve Jobs¡¯ eyebrows twitched quickly. He asked with a smile. ¡°What¡¯s your name, interesting friend?¡± ¡°Steve Han.¡± ¡°At least you¡¯re not a jerk.¡± That was the highestpliment that coulde from Steve Jobs¡¯ mouth. The evaluation ended overwhelmingly. There was no possibility of reversal since Steve Jobs had made the decision. That was the fact that the Apple executives who were with him knew best. Philip Schiller approached Kim Young-gil, the manager, and asked. ¡°I¡¯ll go to Korea soon to negotiate the terms.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll get ready.¡± As nned in advance, Kim Young-gil, the manager, answered appropriately. Both of them knew that this was not a matter to be argued here. But there was one thing for sure. Due to Steve Jobs¡¯ remarks, the only choice was Hansung LCD. The factory investment was bound to be overwhelmingly favorable to Hansung. Recognizing that, Philip Schiller¡¯s attitude was very gentle. ¡°And today¡¯s presentation, it was impressive.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager, shook hands with a firm expression. ¡°¡­¡± All the attention was focused on the Hansung employees. In that atmosphere, the Sharp employees quietly turned their backs. Their backs looked small and miserable. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun was facing Steve Jobs. Steve Jobs unusually reached out his hand first. ¡°Maybe we¡¯ll see each other again.¡± ¡°I would be honored if you gave me that opportunity.¡± Squeeze. Yoo-hyun answered and held his hand. ¡°Huhu. Let¡¯s do that.¡± Steve Jobs¡¯ mouth curled up long. Yoo-hyun also smiled with him. The eyes of the two men looking at each other were strangely simr. The news of the evaluation results spread quickly. Of course, the details were all secret. But people couldn¡¯t help but know. Apple had decided to invest more in factories, and the time to break ground was right around the corner. Since it was a matter of billions of dors, Apple moved quickly. As soon as the evaluation ended, Vice President Im Jun-pyo smiled brightly at Apple¡¯s phone call. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun had a hard time too. As soon as he turned on his phone after leaving Apple, he received countless messages. Most of them were words of encouragement for his hard work. Yoo-hyun replied to a few of them. Ring. Ring. He got a call from Jung In-wook, the head of the pre-product team. He said bluntly. -Hey, when are youing? ¡°I¡¯m going to rest a bit. I have some things to finish up at Hansung Tower.¡± -Okay. Take a good rest. Or don¡¯te at all. Jung In-wook, the head of the team, snorted as usual. There was a cheekiness in his grumpiness. ¡°You¡¯re saying that while you miss me.¡± -Haha. As if I would. ¡°Don¡¯t you think you¡¯re showing your affection by calling me internationally?¡± Yoo-hyun asked teasingly, and Jung In-wook, the head of the team, red up for no reason. -No way. Hurry up and hang up. The phone bill ising out. ¡°Then I¡¯ll see you soon.¡± -You did a good job, Yoo-hyun-ah. Jung In-wook, the head of the team, finally said what he wanted to say and hung up the phone. Yoo-hyun smiled as he looked at his disconnected phone. Yoo-hyun and his party returned to the hotel and had a simple celebration at the hotel restaurant. At a ce where a splendid meal was spread out, Shin Kyung-wook, the director, said to the two people who worked hard. ¡°You guys did a great job today.¡± ¡°It¡¯s thanks to your support.¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager, passed on the credit, and Shin Kyung-wook, the director, smiled faintly. There was gratitude for the hard-working people in his eyes. And then the next day in the afternoon, Yoo-hyun waited for Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s contact in the hotel lobby and Kim Young-gil waited for Yeo Tae-sik¡¯s contact in another ce They both looked good after having a delicious dinner and resting well They were having a small talk when Kim Young-gil asked ¡°Yoo-hyun-ah, but is it okay to build more OLED factories like this?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Just. I¡¯m afraid there will be too much supply.¡± Kim Young-gil worried about something useless because he was immersed in his work Yoo-hyun answered simply ¡°Then we¡¯ll make OLED panels.¡± ¡°Will Apple do OLED? They¡¯re hooked on ultra-high-resolution panels.¡± ¡°OLED will also be ultra-high-resolution panels in the near future.¡± It¡¯s hard for now, but the market has to change that way. As always, the evolution of technology is bound to ovee the impossible wall. Kim Young-gil asked doubtfully ¡°Then what about LCD ultra-high-resolution panels?¡± ¡°Then we¡¯ll use LCD factories to make them cheaply.¡± ¡°Is that possible?¡± ¡°Yes. The idea has alreadye up within the pre-product team.¡± Kim Young-gil was surprised by Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. ¡°What? Then there¡¯s no need to get this investment?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a bad condition, what are you talking about. It¡¯s good to get investment when you can.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not my money, but.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. The seeds of today wille back big in the future.¡± It wasn¡¯t just a word that would benefit Hansung a little more. This investment would have a huge impact on the future direction of disy. The future was already unfolding in Yoo-hyun¡¯s head. Chapter 301: Chapter 301: Chapter 301 That night, Yoo-hyun had a drink with Shin Kyung Wook, the senior manager, at the hotel bar. He felt different from when he met him a year ago. Shin Kyung Wook¡¯s eyes were full of trust for Yoo-hyun. They continued their conversation about Apple from yesterday. ¡°Apple will be¡­¡± Shin Kyung Wook predicted the future with his usual insight. With him making his own judgments, Yoo-hyun could also improve. ¡°Yes, you¡¯re right. And¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Then¡­¡± Yoo-hyun and Shin Kyung Wook exchanged words without pause. They looked more like equal colleagues than a boss and a subordinate. After talking for a while, Shin Kyung Wook held out his ss. ¡°You and Kim have worked really hard. Thank you.¡± ¡°Senior manager, you also worked hard.¡± ¡°Yes, I know. I¡¯m sorry for making you struggle so much.¡± Yoo-hyun clinked his ss with Shin Kyung Wook¡¯s and said, ¡°Many people are looking after you, senior manager.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Shin Kyung Wook quietly emptied his ss. Then he looked into Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. He opened his mouth as if he was probing his inner thoughts. ¡°I know. That¡¯s why I¡¯m not going to avoid it anymore.¡± ¡°You made a good decision.¡± It was the only conclusion that Shin Kyung Wook, who had a strong sense of responsibility, could make. Once he was determined, Yoo-hyun had no hesitation either. Glug glug. Yoo-hyun filled his ss and advised him. ¡°Senior manager, do you remember what I told you before?¡± ¡°The word ¡®poison¡¯, right?¡± ¡°Did I say that?¡± ¡°It must be exactly the same.¡± Shin Kyung Wook answered with a smile to Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. His words were light, but he understood Yoo-hyun¡¯s intention precisely. He proved it by giving the answer that Yoo-hyun wanted. ¡°I realized it clearly through this incident. I need to make my own allies.¡± ¡°Yes, you¡¯re right. You can¡¯t do it alone, senior manager.¡± ¡°So I¡¯m going to persuade Im, the vice president, one by one.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a good choice.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head as he saw Shin Kyung Wook taking the initiative. The reason why Shin Kyung Wook was pushed back in the past was clear. It was because of his moderate personality that did not bother to make his own side. It was impossible topete with Han Kyung Hwee, who had built a solid line without any organization. But now it was different from the past. There was still time, and Shin Kyung Wook had made up his mind. All that was left was to prepare step by step. Glug glug. Yoo-hyun looked at Shin Kyung Wook who filled his ss. His eyes were full of determination and very reliable. But he didn¡¯t need to rx too much now. A boiling pot cools down quickly. With that in mind, Yoo-hyun advised him. ¡°Senior manager, you don¡¯t have to rush your decision.¡± ¡°Are you saying that because I might be a target?¡± ¡°That¡¯s one of the reasons.¡± ¡°One of the reasons?¡± ¡°Yes. If you want to achieve what you want, you have to prepare a lot behind the scenes. I hope you do that first.¡± The sess of the Apple negotiation had already created a favorable situation for him. The LCD business unit could feel his influence from afar. But that was not enough. He needed to expand his influence not only in other business units but also in various group affiliates. To do that, he had to move a lot of people behind the scenes. He shoulde forward only after convincing them. Shin Kyung Wook, who read Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts, asked in surprise, ¡°What are you really?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°How do you know all that?¡± To an obvious question, Yoo-hyun answered clearly, ¡°As you can see, I¡¯m someone who can read even Steve Jobs¡¯ mind.¡± ¡°So I should be grateful that someone like you is on my side?¡± ¡°Of course. You¡¯re lucky, senior manager.¡± ¡°Hahaha. Yes. You¡¯re right. It¡¯s luck, luck.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips curled up as he saw Shin Kyung Wook looking free. He didn¡¯t look like he had a lot of burden on his shoulders as he did in the past. Yoo-hyun gave him timely advice as he saw him like that. ¡°There is still a year and a half left until the iPhone 4es out. Please prepare with ease.¡± ¡°Then what about you? You¡¯ll have to work hard, right?¡± ¡°Why me?¡± When Yoo-hyun reacted as if he didn¡¯t understand, Shin Kyung Wook tilted his head. ¡°You must be tired of taking care of things behind the scenes.¡± ¡°Haha. That¡¯s what you or the others should do.¡± Yoo-hyun tried to back off, and Shin Kyung Wook asked incredulously, ¡°What? Then what are you going to do?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to take a break now.¡± Yoo-hyun answered neatly. There was no reason for him to step in as long as things were on track. It was enough to just watch over them from a distance. That was rather beneficial for Shin Kyung Wook to build his organization. If a young employee was involved in the middle, no matter how good his intention was, there would be rumors. Shin Kyung Wook, who realized that, shrugged his shoulders. ¡°Haha. Okay. I hope you can rx more this time.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t I look more rxed than before?¡± ¡°You¡¯re better. But you still have somepulsions left.¡± ¡°Oh. I still need to work on that.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and Shin Kyung Wook made a yful expression. He never saw that in the past. ¡°It¡¯s not easy to change your personality.¡± ¡°Then I have to try harder while resting.¡± ¡°Haha. Then I¡¯ll help you with your rest.¡± Shin Kyung Wook smiled and lifted his ss. ¡°Thank you for that.¡± Yoo-hyun epted his words with a good humor and held out his ss. ng. The two sses collided. At the same time, their eyes met with affection. The business trip was over, but Yoo-hyun nned to stay longer in the US by taking a vacation. He had arranged his schedule flexibly, so there was no problem. Of course, he didn¡¯t intend to stay at this hotel all the time. It was time for them to part ways. Kim Young Gil, the manager, checked out at the hotel lobby and said to Yoo-hyun. He looked full of regret. ¡°I want to stay longer, but Eileen is waiting for me.¡± ¡°Then go and treat her well.¡± ¡°Are you okay?¡± Yoo-hyun nodded at Kim Young Gil¡¯s question. ¡°Yes. I¡¯m going to meet some people and go.¡± ¡°You did a good job.¡± Kim Young Gil said kindly and stretched out both arms. Yoo-hyun hugged him with a smirk and said, ¡°Manager, you worked hard.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to you.¡± ¡°Then you should buy me a lot of food.¡± ¡°Haha. Of course. See you in Korea.¡± Kim Young Gil, the manager,ughed and patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s back. Yeo Tae Sik, the executive director, came over and offered his hand. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you did a great job.¡± ¡°Then is it your turn now, director?¡± ¡°Hahaha. Yes, it is.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words were not just a joke. A lot depended on Yeo Tae Sik¡¯s hands. The more he worked, the easier the future ns would be. It was natural that Yoo-hyun¡¯spany life would be morefortable. It was time to go. A ck sedan was blinking in front of the lobby. Yeo Tae Sik asked Yoo-hyun, ¡°Do you really not need a driver, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Yes. I don¡¯t want to bother. I¡¯ll drive myself.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s cool answer made Yeo Tae Sik smile. ¡°Have a good time ande back.¡± ¡°Yes. You too, be careful.¡± With Yoo-hyun¡¯s farewell, Yeo Tae Sik turned around. Kim Young Gil, who had been waving his hand, followed him. The car that carried them disappeared into the distant road. A few momentster, a white sports car stopped in front of Yoo-hyun on the roadside. When Yoo-hyun was wondering if it was possible, the man who got out of the car politely said, ¡°Hello. Are you Han Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Yes, I am.¡± ¡°This is the car that Richard Shin sent you. Please take the key and¡­¡± The man handed over the car to Yoo-hyun as if it was natural and disappeared. Yoo-hyun took the key and snorted. ¡°A sports car doesn¡¯t suit me very well.¡± Shin Kyung Wook, the senior manager, seemed to have a prejudice against young people. Of course, that didn¡¯t mean he was not grateful for his care. How much did he worry about choosing this car? He smiled as he imagined that. Yoo-hyun got into the car with a good mood. Vroom. The car slid on the road as he stepped on the elerator. The wind that blew in was quite cool. Yoo-hyun headed to a small building in San Francisco. There was an Airbnb office in a space without a sign yet. He parked his car in the parking lot and entered the office on the third floor. Creak. As soon as the door opened, ¡°Yes. Who are¡­ Oh? Steve.¡± Joe Gebbia ran over and reached out his hand. His kind eyes under his horn-rimmed sses were still the same. Yoo-hyun grabbed his friend¡¯s hand whom he hadn¡¯t seen for a long time. ¡°Long time no see.¡± ¡°You should have contacted me. Then I would have cleaned up a bit.¡± Joe Gebbia looked around the office with an embarrassed expression. As he turned his head, he saw papers and work tools flying everywhere. It looked more like a factory inspection site after working for several nights than a normal office. Yoo-hyun chuckled and asked, ¡°Brian said I coulde anytime, right?¡± ¡°That guy doesn¡¯t even clean up.¡± Joe Gebbia was about to clean up when Brian Chesky came in through the front door and was surprised to see Yoo-hyun. ¡°Steve. You finally came.¡± ¡°Haha. How have you been?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯m doing very well thanks to you.¡± Brian Chesky showed his unique swagger as he saw Yoo-hyun. His words were like that, but the situation didn¡¯t look so good. The office was still an office. It was small but had partitions and a sofa to sit and rest on. Yoo-hyun sat on the sofa and waited for Brian Chesky¡¯s coffee. Joe Gebbia had been cleaning up around him since then. He felt awkward sitting still, so Yoo-hyun stopped him. ¡°Joe, it¡¯s okay. Sit down.¡± ¡°No. I can¡¯t show you such a messy ce.¡± Thud. Joe Gebbia put a pile of papers on the table and started cleaning again. Yoo-hyun reached out and flipped through the papers he had piled up. On top of them was feedback from an investmentpany. The red letters were eye-catching: -Reason for investment disqualification: No investment value due to absurd idea Swish As he turned the page, he saw feedback from other investmentpanies as well They all had simr opinions and all failed to attract investment Yoo-hyun remembered the message Brian Chesky sent him a while ago and gave a bitter smile -Steve, I¡¯ll have some great news by the time youe He could tell how hard they had worked just by looking at the stacked papers But the reality was harder than they thought Yoo-hyun flipped through their business ns one by one He saw many ws At that moment Brian Chesky, who came back with coffee in both hands, was startled ¡°Steve, you can¡¯t look at that yet. Joe, what happened?¡± ¡°Sorry, Steve. I identally showed you some unnecessary documents while cleaning up.¡± Both of them tried not to show their shorings to Yoo-hyun. He appreciated their consideration, but he was not a stranger to them anymore. Yoo-hyun looked at his two friends and said, ¡°Brian, Joe, sit down for a moment.¡± ¡°Uh, okay.¡± The two nodded their heads at Yoo-hyun¡¯s sudden seriousness. Chapter 302: Chapter 302: Chapter 302 Brian Chesky was the first to speak in response to Yoo-hyun¡¯s request. ¡°The situation right now is¡­¡± Airbnb was a newly startedpany. They hade up with a novel concept of shared amodation, which inevitably caused friction with the surroundings. Brian Chesky¡¯s words were full of the countless efforts they had made to ovee that. Joe Gebbia also chimed in. ¡°The unexpected problem we faced was¡­¡± Joe Gebbia¡¯s words were simr. Just listening to their story, it seemed like they had fallen several times. They spent more money than they thought, and the people were troublesome. Yet, they managed to move forward little by little. ¡°So you decided to raise some investment for now?¡± Yoo-hyun asked, and Brian Chesky answered with a more serious expression. ¡°Yes. But¡­¡± ¡°That part too¡­¡± Joe Gebbia also added his voice, as if hesitating. They strangely seemed to be reporting to Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun felt like he had to listen to their story now, or it would be toote. Their words were long, but the summary was simple. Airbnb was going through the same hardships as any early-stage startup. They didn¡¯t make much profit right away, so their cash reserves kept shrinking. In a difficult situation where they couldn¡¯t promote more boldly, their sales didn¡¯t increase much. They chose investment as a way to gain market trust and funds, but that wasn¡¯t easy either. They were getting impatient. Of course, there were some positive things in the meantime. ¡°Nathan made a website¡­¡± Yoo-hyun nodded as he heard Brian Chesky¡¯s exnation. ¡°Brian, I checked it out too. It looked pretty good.¡± ¡°He¡¯s got skills.¡± An engineer who could turn the two designers¡¯ brilliant imagination into reality joined them. Nathan Blecharczyk. He took charge of Airbnb¡¯s system as he did in the past. Thanks to him, they could at least rx on the system side. Yoo-hyun pointed out the problems hidden in their words. ¡°In my opinion¡­¡± He pinpointed the overall improvement points, and the two listened attentively. Joe Gebbia even took out a notebook and wrote them down. In the middle of that, Joe Gebia asked first. ¡°Steve, I¡¯m going to do as you say, but there¡¯s one problem.¡± ¡°Customer management is not working?¡± ¡°Yeah. Right. It¡¯s hard to deal with a lot of people. There are problems everywhere.¡± It was about strangers sleeping in someone else¡¯s house. Since the concept of shared amodation was not established yet, there were bound to be problems. The more troublesome thing was that it was unpredictable. Both the hosts and the guests were problematic. ¡°It must be hard to manage them all.¡± ¡°Exactly. We have some terms and conditions, but it¡¯s awkward for us when the hosts suffer losses.¡± ¡°Before that, you should¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was about to answer when it happened. Bang! The front door opened and a man came in. He had thick eyebrows and long eyes, and his short hair suited him very well. He was also a man who had a past connection with Yoo-hyun. ¡°Nathan, if you¡¯re wondering who¡¯s here¡­¡± As Brian Chesky opened his mouth, Nathan Blecharczyk gasped and said. ¡°Brian, Emma is here right now.¡± ¡°What? Emma?¡± Brian Chesky was surprised and got up. Joe Gebbia was also flustered by his side. Yoo-hyun wondered what was going on and turned his head. He saw a woman sneering at the entrance. A woman with a ponytail scanned around fiercely. Everyone avoided her gaze. It was not fear, but embarrassment on their faces. As she was about to yell, Yoo-hyun opened his mouth. He had already figured out the situation and said it out loud. ¡°Emma, why don¡¯t you sit down here and talk?¡± ¡°Who are you?¡± Emma Johnson frowned at the unexpected intervention of a stranger. Yoo-hyun smiled and said, ¡°I think I can help you.¡± A momentter, Emma Johnson sat on the sofa opposite Yoo-hyun with her arms crossed. Joe Gebbia sat next to her, and Nathan Blecharczyk next to Yoo-hyun. Brian Chesky handed Emma Johnson a coffee and quietly dragged a stic chair over. Screech. In an awkward atmosphere, Yoo-hyun politely said, ¡°Emma, can I hear your story first?¡± Then Emma Johnson began to vent herints as if she had been waiting for it. ¡°No, this time I had a guest who¡­¡± Emma Johnson was an Airbnb host, that is, a homeowner. She was the third host of Airbnb and had received quite a lot of guests. The guests were problematic, but so was she. She had a rough personality. Even without looking at the data, it was obvious that she had a lot of trouble. Yoo-hyun reacted appropriately to her endless words. ¡°He was not a guest, but aplete thief.¡± ¡°Yes. This is the third time. And he denies stealing anything. It¡¯s crazy. I can¡¯t even install CCTV in my house.¡± ¡°You must have suffered a lot.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head and Emma Johnson gained confidence and went on stronger. ¡°Don¡¯t even say it. What the hell is Airbnb doing, not screening these guests?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. We¡¯ve been neglecting our family too much.¡± ¡°Family?¡± She asked as if surprised, and Yoo-hyun said, ¡°Of course. There¡¯s no Airbnb without hosts.¡± ¡°Hmm, hmm, right. You know how much I¡¯ve earned for you.¡± Emma Johnson was not wrong. She was one of the oldest hosts, who had been with Airbnb¡¯s history. She deserved to be treated ordingly. With that in mind, Yoo-hyun asked, ¡°By the way, how much is the damage?¡± Emma Johnson looked around and said, ¡°This time it¡¯s 200 dors, and it¡¯s over 400 dors if you add up everything so far.¡± ¡°Emma, that¡¯s ridiculous¡­¡± Nathan Blecharczyk tried to argue, but Yoo-hyun stopped him. ¡°Wait a minute. Emma, I¡¯m really sorry.¡± Then he took out some money from his wallet and put it on the table. There were five 100-dor bills. ¡°Wh, what is this¡­¡± Emma Johnson¡¯s eyes widened. Joe Gebbia, who saw that, eximed in surprise. ¡°Steve.¡± ¡°Joe.¡± Yoo-hyun called Joe Gebbia¡¯s name briefly and put his index finger on his mouth. He felt Yoo-hyun¡¯s charisma for a moment and closed his mouth. Brian Chesky and Nathan Blecharczyk were the same. Yoo-hyun rxed his expression and said to Emma Johnson, ¡°Please take this aspensation for your loss.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯te here to get money¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t think of it as money, but as our heart.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Emma Johnson blinked her eyes silently at Yoo-hyun, who bowed politely to her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for causing a lot of trouble to your family. I wasn¡¯t prepared properly.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to say that¡­¡± Emma Johnson, who was flustered, nodded along. She had been wild and rough like a mustang, but suddenly she turned into a gentlemb. Yoo-hyun saw that and was sure that she didn¡¯t have any bad intentions orints against the Airbnb staff. Judging by her tone, behavior, and reactions, she was likely to be working in a job that involved dealing with people directly. It was inevitable to have emotional wounds when doing emotionalbor all day long with customers. How would she feel if she had to deal with stress even when she came home? The mistake of the Airbnb guest had caused her more stress. And what she needed to soothe that was not money, but recognition. Her eyes, which were swayed by a few words, proved that Yoo-hyun¡¯s guess was true. Meanwhile, the Airbnb staff were stunned by Emma Johnson¡¯s sudden change of attitude. Then, Emma Johnson asked a question that came to her mind. ¡°Steve, is that Ferrari on the first floor yours?¡± ¡°Yes, it is.¡± ¡°Then are you an investor?¡± ¡°I wouldn¡¯t call myself that. I¡¯m just a fan of Airbnb.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand modestly, and Emma Johnson nodded as if she understood the situation. ¡°I see.¡± It seemed that there was some misunderstanding in between. Apart from that, Yoo-hyun continued to talk with Emma Johnson in front of the Airbnb staff. He hoped that they would find the answer they wanted in this conversation. ¡°When I first stayed at Brian¡¯s house¡­¡± ¡°Hahaha. That was so clumsy.¡± ¡°Yes, it was. But it was such a great experience. When would I ever stay at a local¡¯s house like that?¡± ¡°Everyone says that. It¡¯s rewarding too.¡± Emma Johnson nodded as if she agreed. She, who hade to the office in anger, was also an Airbnb host. She had umted memories with countless guests over time. Yoo-hyun spoke to her in a serious voice. ¡°Emma, thanks to you, people get to know the beauty of San Francisco.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to say that much.¡± He didn¡¯t justpliment her, but gave value to her work. ¡°No, I mean it. You showed people that strangers are not strangers, but friends you haven¡¯t met yet.¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± He sincerely acknowledged what she had done. ¡°Guests are not strangers, but friends you haven¡¯t met yet. You did that.¡± ¡°Th-thank you. I¡¯m embarrassed.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted her again as he saw Emma Johnson stuttering. ¡°No, thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s actions and words might have seemed over-the-top. But Emma Johnson looked very touched. His words had healed her wounds. Maybe that¡¯s why? She thanked the other Airbnb staff as well. ¡°Thank you for giving me this opportunity. I¡¯m also finding vitality these days thanks to Airbnb.¡± Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk waved their arms at the same time in confusion. ¡°No, Emma.¡± ¡°We¡¯re sorry we couldn¡¯t do better.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that.¡± They cleared up their misunderstandings in a warm atmosphere. Emma Johnson stood up from her seat and Yoo-hyun said to her. ¡°Emma, don¡¯t forget that you¡¯re our third family member.¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯m proud to be an early member.¡± ¡°We can¡¯t just force pride on our family. We¡¯ll prepare a nice gift for you soon.¡± ¡°Can I look forward to it?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded coolly and Emma Johnson smiled and left. The money on the table was still there. Yoo-hyun picked up the money and stopped her. ¡°Emma, you dropped your money.¡± ¡°No. I don¡¯t think this is my money.¡± ¡°You can take it. You suffered damage.¡± Yoo-hyun said again, but Emma Johnson shook her head. ¡°I just need to be more careful from now on. I¡¯ve made money thanks to Airbnb anyway. I¡¯ll think of it as taking some from there. Well then.¡± She left a smile and disappeared. ¡°¡­¡± The Airbnb staff watched her nkly. Brian Chesky sat down with a thud and muttered. ¡°I feel sorry for Emma. I provoked her.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it. She¡¯s nice, but there are really bad hosts out there too.¡± Yoo-hyun said casually and Nathan Blecharczyk asked in surprise. ¡°She¡¯s nice?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t she?¡± Yoo-hyun asked back and Nathan Blecharczyk gave a bitter smile. Then he btedly reached out his hand. ¡°It¡¯s an honor to work with such an amazing friend. I¡¯m Nathan.¡± They didn¡¯t need much exnation since they knew each other¡¯s existence. Yoo-hyun grabbed his hand and smiled. ¡°I¡¯m Steve. I¡¯m honored too.¡± That¡¯s how another new connection was made. Chapter 303: Chapter 303: Chapter 303 The situation a while ago seemed to have been a big stimulus for the Airbnb staff. Brian Chesky muttered to himself. ¡°Hosts are really important. We can¡¯t do without them.¡± ¡°Right, Brian. Treating them like family might be more effective than investing more in advertising.¡± Joe Gebbia quickly grasped the sincerity in Steve¡¯s words. ¡°Steve, you mean that the hosts will promote Airbnb themselves?¡± ¡°Yeah. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°I agree. Think about Emma¡¯s case¡­¡± Nathan Blecharczyk nodded and brought up the topic of Steve¡¯s conversation with Emma Johnson. Joe Gebbia found a clue to solve the problem that was hidden in his words. ¡°If we make them feel like real family, we won¡¯t need any promotion. They will do it for us.¡± Brian Chesky epted his words as the answer. ¡°Rewards are important, but we also need an event that will make them proud of being part of Airbnb.¡± Steve had only thrown a stone. But they were using the small ripple caused by the stone as a lever to create a product. ¡°Then, for that part¡­¡± ¡°Yeah. If we change it like that¡­¡± They boldly pointed out the ws and suggested solutions. They supplemented the weak parts with endless ideas. This process was very fast. It was iparable to the decision-making speed ofrge corporations. ¡°¡­¡± Steve watched them with admiration. They only needed time to blossom, but they were all gems that would shine anywhere. In this small and shabby office, they were showing their potential. After the conversation was somewhat organized, it was time. Verbal help was important, but they needed more practical help than that. Steve expressed his intention with his words. ¡°Brian, I¡¯ll support you with a million dors. It¡¯s not enough, but it should cover the rent you owe here.¡± ¡°No, Steve. We can¡¯t ept any more help from you.¡± Brian Chesky shook his head, and Joe Gebbia also opposed him. ¡°You¡¯ve done enough for us today. Thanks to you, I realized why I¡¯m doing Airbnb.¡± Steve had only supported them with a thousand dorsst time. He got 5 percent for that, which was absolutely unreasonable. Even if he couldn¡¯t help them, it was fair to support them with the amount they had paid for their initial expenses. Steve said with a bewildered expression. ¡°Why are you doing this? I¡¯m also a major shareholder with 5 percent.¡± ¡°We only gave you 5 percent because we couldn¡¯t give you more.¡± Then Brian Chesky, who was always gentle, looked sorry. He appreciated his intention to help, but business shouldn¡¯t be done like that. 5 percent of the shares were really big. ¡°You have to focus more on getting investment in the future. Just take it for now.¡± Steve insisted strongly, but Brian Chesky made an absurd suggestion. ¡°No way. Then I¡¯ll give you another 5 percent.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? You can¡¯t manage your shares like that if you¡¯re doing business.¡± This time Joe Gebbia stepped in. ¡°Yeah, Steve. Just take it. You¡¯re one of us too.¡± Nathan Blecharczyk, who was next to him, also joined in. ¡°I was honestly skeptical before I met Steve, but now I agree. Steve, I hope you stay with us.¡± Steve was at a loss for words, and Brian Chesky easily settled the situation. ¡°We can lower our shares a little bit and give you 5 percent more. It¡¯s no problem at all. Is that how we¡¯re going to do it?¡± ¡°This is ridiculous¡­¡± Steve was speechless for a moment. As always, Airbnb friends¡¯ decisions were impulsive and fast. As a result, Steve got 10 percent of the shares. It sounds like 10 percent, but it will be worth at least 3 trillion won in 10 years. Maybe even sooner than that. It was because Steve intervened and reduced their trial and error. Steve thought about Airbnb¡¯s future for a moment and Brian Chesky said to him. ¡°Let¡¯s have a drink.¡± ¡°Yeah. We didn¡¯t get to drink muchst time.¡± Joe Gebbia also chimed in. Steve wanted it very much too. When would he have a chance to be with these sparkling gems? As Airbnb grew faster, their positions would also rise faster. He wanted to have more honest conversations with them before that happened. But Steve shook his head. He got up from his seat and said, ¡°No way. Everyone get up from your seats.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Brian Chesky asked and Steve mentioned what he saw in the investment report. ¡°Y Combinator (a Silicon Valley startup investment firm) presentation is next week, right?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll help you out a bit.¡± At Steve¡¯s words, Brian Chesky looked nervous. This was not on Steve¡¯s schedule. He came here just to check on his friends¡¯ well-being. He didn¡¯t have to intervene. Even if Steve didn¡¯t help them, they would eventually find the answer themselves. The history of the past proved that. But Steve¡¯s mind changed when he saw their hearts. He felt like he was getting too much for giving them shares. This was the least he could do to help them. Steve checked their business n first. He then told Joe Gebbia, who was in charge of the business n, his thoughts. ¡°This is¡­¡± ¡°Oh, I got that feedback too.¡± ¡°Yeah. If you want to fix that part¡­¡± They were smart, but two of them were designers and one was an engineer. They couldn¡¯t keep up with Steve, who had 20 years of experience in the specialized field of business nning. Joe Gebbia¡¯s face brightened as Steve¡¯s words continued. Steve pointed out the problems while listening to the presentation. ¡°Our Airbnb is¡­¡± Brian Chesky¡¯s presentation skills were reliable. But they had some weaknesses to deal with the persistent attacks of the investors. ¡°Brian, let¡¯s change that part like this. What you need to do is¡­¡± ¡°Ah, I see. You mean to turn staying at someone else¡¯s house into a unique experience?¡± ¡°Yeah. You can highlight the disadvantages as advantages.¡± Brian Chesky quickly understood Steve¡¯s words. They all felt like sponges, so Steve enjoyed teaching them. Steve also gave advice to Nathan Blecharczyk, who became his friendte. ¡°Nathan, on the website, this part¡­¡± ¡°Okay. You mean to reduce the number of clicks as much as possible.¡± ¡°Yeah. And I think it would be better to focus on the California area first. What you need to do is¡­¡± ¡°How about offering a service to take pictures of the houses? I need to reflect that part.¡± He also pointed out the improvement points of the website. Nathan Blecharczyk was really fast. Heposed the screen in an instant with what Steve said. It was amazing to watch. That¡¯s how the work that started unexpectedlysted until night. That night. Steve faced Brian Chesky on the outdoor terrace of the office. It was a very narrow space that could fit only two chairs. Joe Gebbia was revising the business n, and Nathan Blecharczyk was busy changing the website. Brian Chesky handed him a coffee and said, ¡°Steve, get some sleep. It¡¯s ufortable, but you¡¯ll do fine.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ll go in a little bit. The night air is nice, what are you talking about?¡± Steve looked at the sky and said, and Brian Chesky, who was looking at the same ce, blurted out his sincerity. ¡°I can see the direction better thanks to you. Thank you.¡± ¡°Thank you for what?¡± Steve smiled as he recalled the moments he had spent with Brian Chesky in the past. The words of gratitude he had given him came back after time passed. It was a very pleasant moment, like a cool breeze. Zing. Then, Steve¡¯s phone rang. He received a text message and said to Brian Chesky, ¡°I sent the money to your ount. It will be there in a few days.¡± It wasn¡¯t that much money, but Steve hoped it would help them. Now he was not just a grateful person, but a friend who shared a boat with them. Then Brian Chesky asked in surprise. ¡°Now? How did you send it?¡± ¡°I have someone who can send it to Korea.¡± ¡°You have a secretary too?¡± ¡°Not a secretary, but something like that.¡± ¡°Oh, I see.¡± Steve dodged the question, and Brian Chesky nodded as if he understood. It seemed like he misunderstood something, but it wasn¡¯t a big deal. At that time. Park Young-hoon, who was in Korea, had sent money to the ount that Steve had asked for earlier. -Transfer of $20,000pleted. At first it was $10,000, but soon it changed to $20,000. To send this money, he sold some of Steve¡¯s assets. But since cash didn¡¯te out right away, he changed some of the cash he was managing into dors. He also went to the bank to deal with the international transfer because it was hard to do it byputer. He finished all that work and Park Young-hoon chuckled. ¡°I¡¯m his secretary, what?¡± Zing. Then, a text message came to his phone. -Hyung, thank you. I¡¯ll buy you a drink. Definitely with liquor that you like. Park Young-hoon¡¯s eyes widened at the word liquor. For a moment, his mouth curled up longingly. ¡°That bastard has some manners after all.¡± Steve closed his eyes on the folding bed in the corner of Airbnb¡¯s office. It was surprisingly good quality for sleeping. He felt rather refreshed when he woke up. ¡°Steve, did you sleep well?¡± Brian Chesky asked him as he got up and tidied up his bed. He looked like he had stayed up all night without sleeping. ¡°Yeah. Did you stay up all night?¡± ¡°Yeah. Hard work pays off. Come here.¡± Brian Chesky showed his unique smile and gestured with his hand. Steve sat down and Brian Chesky quickly brought him coffee. Then he threw him a question that he had been thinking about all night. ¡°When I present¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. It would be better if you reflected that part.¡± Steve nodded and he smiled broadly. He was such a positive and passionate man. Squeak. Then, the door opened and Joe Gebbia and Nathan Blecharczyk came in with something in both hands. ¡°What did you buy so much for breakfast?¡± At Steve¡¯s question, Brian Chesky said behind them as they put food on the table, ¡°Airbnb needs breakfast.¡± ¡°Did only I sleep?¡± Steve asked incredulously and Joe Gebbia apologized as he took out bread from the stic bag. ¡°I feel like I made the guest suffer too much.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? We¡¯re all hosts.¡± Steve shook his head right away. Nathan Blecharczyk, who flopped down on the sofa, smiled and said, ¡°That¡¯s right. We¡¯re on the same team.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Steve gave him a thumbs up with a smile. They had a pleasant conversation with a delicious breakfast. And now it was time to say goodbye. ¡°Steve, where are you going now?¡± ¡°I need to wash up first.¡± ¡°Why? Do you have a date or something?¡± But the answer that came back was absurd. Joe Gebbia, who was his close friend, pinpointed that part. ¡°Hey, do you have to wash up for a date?¡± ¡°It could happen.¡± The two of them bickered and Nathan Blecharczyk gestured with his hand. ¡°Go ahead. You can¡¯t go if you get tangled up with these guys.¡± ¡°Okay. Take care.¡± Steve smiled and greeted him, and he also smiled. ¡°Yeah. Have a good date.¡± Steve was about to turn around. Brian Chesky, who came to his senses, waved his hand. ¡°Steve, I¡¯m looking forward to it. I¡¯ll show you a good result.¡± ¡°Trust us once.¡± Joe Gebbia also added his words. ¡°Then. Of course. See you again.¡± Steve smiled and nodded. And he shook hands warmly with his friends. Chapter 304: Chapter 304: Chapter 304 That afternoon. Yoo-hyun parked his car at the public parking lot in San Francisco¡¯s Union Square and walked to the meeting ce. He felt nostalgic as he saw the scenery of downtown San Francisco, which he had not visited for a long time. He remembered the time when he came here on a business trip with Jung Da Hye. -If there is one ce you have to visit when youe here¡­ At that time, Jung Da Hye used her experience of living in San Francisco to guide Yoo-hyun. Thanks to her, he enjoyed her help whenever he moved or ate. But that was all. Work was his priority, and shopping or sightseeing did not interest him. Why was he so narrow-minded back then? Buzzing. He could have made good memories like the couples who were happily taking pictures on the street, but he failed to do that. Yoo-hyun chuckled and shook off his thoughts. ¡°I can do it one by one from now on, right?¡± His steps were light as a feather. At that moment, Jung Da Hye was standing in the center of Union Square. Arge heart-shaped sculpture was behind her. She sighed among the bustling crowd. -They say even brushing past someone is fate. It¡¯s not easy to see you by chance in another city, so let¡¯s have a cup of tea. It was because of the promise she made with Yoo-hyun a while ago. She wanted to refuse, but she felt uneasy about the roses she receivedst time. She had a personality that could not stand being indebted to anyone, so she had to pay him back somehow. ¡°Well, it¡¯s just a cup of tea, what¡¯s the big deal?¡± She muttered to herself and nodded her head. Soon, Jung Da Hye caught Yoo-hyun¡¯s eye as he stood in front of the heart sculpture. She wore jeans, a white T-shirt, and sneakers. It was a casual outfit that he had never seen her wear before, but her beauty was still the same. She did not look very happy, maybe because she did not want toe here. But she was punctual as always. Yoo-hyun waved his hand first. ¡°Da Hye.¡± She turned her head in surprise at his loud voice. ¡°What are you doing in this crowd?¡± ¡°I¡¯m so happy to see you.¡± ¡°Stop it. Don¡¯t act like we¡¯re close.¡± Jung Da Hye stretched out her hand and drew a line. She gave off a defensive vibe. Yoo-hyun smiled and pointed at the heart sculpture. ¡°But we¡¯re at a famous spot, let¡¯s take a picture.¡± ¡°Why would I take a picture with you?¡± ¡°No, I mean, can you take a picture of me?¡± Yoo-hyun cheekily handed her his phone, and Jung Da Hye blinked in disbelief. She had no reason to refuse, so she held up his phone and posed for him. She even looked serious. ¡°One, two, three.¡± Yoo-hyun made a pose ording to her signal. He put his fists together in front of his chest with his thumb and index finger sticking out. It was a pose that looked like any other tourist, with a smile on his lips. Snap. She handed him back his phone and casually asked him. ¡°What were you doing with your fingers?¡± ¡°Oh, this? It¡¯s a heart.¡± ¡°A heart?¡± ¡°Look.¡± Yoo-hyun casually approached her and crossed his index and thumb fingers to make a small heart shape. Jung Da Hye snorted in disbelief. ¡°That¡¯s not a heart.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know the trend. This pose will be very poprter.¡± ¡°Whatever. Let¡¯s just have some tea and get it over with.¡± Jung Da Hye lowered her head and walked ahead of him. Yoo-hyun followed her and said, ¡°What should I do? I¡¯m so hungry because I didn¡¯t eat lunch.¡± ¡°What? I thought you wanted to have tea.¡± ¡°Tea is for dessert.¡± Jung Da Hye was about to argue back when Yoo-hyun changed the subject. ¡°Oh, there¡¯s a ce that¡¯s famous for pasta over there.¡± Jung Da Hye answered ording to the changed topic as if she was dragged by Yoo-hyun¡¯s pace. ¡°That ce is fully booked.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. I have a reservation.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°We have to hurry. The time is almost up. You didn¡¯t eat either, right?¡± Yoo-hyun pushed Jung Da Hye quickly. For a moment, wrinkles formed on her chin like walnuts. It was proof that she had been patient for quite a while. She gave a hollowugh and asked coldly, ¡°Why are you so pushy?¡± ¡°Should I cancel?¡± Yoo-hyun obediently said, and Jung Da Hye frowned. ¡°You said the time is almost up. If you cancel now, you¡¯ll cause trouble.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right. Then let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°¡­¡± In the end, Jung Da Hye had no choice but to follow Yoo-hyun, who had the upper hand. A littleter, Yoo-hyun sat at the corner window seat of the pasta restaurant. It was a restaurant with a sea atmosphere, and it was crowded with people. Yoo-hyun said to Jung Da Hye, who sat across from him, ¡°They say the shrimp pasta here is good. What do you want to order?¡± He asked as if he expected her to order something. Jung Da Hye, who was still debating whether to eat or not, answered first. ¡°I¡¯ll take care of it myself.¡± She felt like she was being dragged by the man across from her. Yoo-hyun smiled and raised his hand. ¡°Okay. I got it.¡± Then, a waiter came by. ¡°Are you ready to order?¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll have the rose shrimp pasta. Add basil and grated cheese. And you, Da Hye?¡± Yoo-hyun quickly ordered. Jung Da Hye hesitated for a moment. It was exactly the same order as her style. She slowly nodded her head. ¡°Same for me.¡± ¡°Okay. How about the side dishes?¡± The waiter continued to ask, and Yoo-hyun perfectly reflected Jung Da Hye¡¯s preferences again. ¡°One shrimp fry, and raspberry ade with finely crushed ice. What do you want for your drink, Da Hye?¡± Jung Da Hye snorted in disbelief. She hated the feeling of being dragged along so much that she wanted to answer the opposite. But in the end, she had no choice but to nod her head. It would be absurd not to drink raspberry ade here. ¡°Same for me.¡± After the waiter left, Jung Da Hye asked him suspiciously. ¡°Is this really your first time here?¡± It was ridiculous that Yoo-hyun asked her to meet him, saying he didn¡¯t know San Francisco well and wanted her to introduce him. Yoo-hyun evaded cheekily. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Well, you ordered like you¡¯ve been here several times.¡± ¡°It¡¯s the inte age. Of course, I did some research.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jung Da Hye made a dumbfounded expression, and Yoo-hyun showed her a coupon from his wallet. ¡°I also have a discount coupon here.¡± ¡°Where did you get this?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go to the next building and have some dessert after we finish eating. I have a discount coupon there too.¡± Yoo-hyun went one step further, and Jung Da Hye came to her senses. She drew a line again. She showed her will not to be dragged along anymore. ¡°No. Just the meal.¡± ¡°Banana cheese cake with extra cheese on top is so delicious, you know?¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s question made Jung Da Hye¡¯s pupils tremble for a moment. It was her life dessert that she had said with her own mouth. But Jung Da Hye shook her head with a firm patience. ¡°No. You came a long way, so I¡¯ll pay for the meal and end it.¡± The meal was delicious as expected. Jung Da Hye was not talkative, but she could not hide the smile that leaked out when she ate. She still had the habit of swinging her arms whenever she ate something delicious. She said with an awkward expression after eating for a while. ¡°Well, it tastes good.¡± ¡°Yes. Eat a lot.¡± Yoo-hyun pushed the te with shrimp fry in front of her. He remembered what she had said here in the past. -The shrimp pasta here is so good. It¡¯s amazing when you add basil and cheese powder to the pasta. And what about the shrimp fry? She must be thinking the same thing while eating now. He felt happy just by looking at her eating so well. His mother¡¯s words came to his mind. I¡¯m full just by watching you eat. Yoo-hyun felt like he understood what that meant now. He was happy because Jung Da Hye seemed happy. It was a small but important feeling that he had never felt before. Yoo-hyun was enjoying his small happiness when it happened. A loudughter came from the next table. ¡°Hahaha.¡± He turned his head and saw a bald white man with some muscles. Other people also nced at him, but he didn¡¯t care at all. Heughed even louder as if he wanted them to leave the restaurant. ¡°Puhahaha.¡± There are trashy people like this everywhere. Then, Yoo-hyun and the man¡¯s eyes met as he shook his head in disgust. The man shed his eyes as if he had found prey. He pulled his eyelids sideways and said, ¡°Hey, yellow monkey.¡± Everyone at the other tables saw it too. Yoo-hyun snorted in disbelief, and Jung Da Hye sitting across from himforted him. ¡°Just ignore him.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t want to ruin the mood either. But then, another word came from the side. ¡°Ho ho. Sexy monkey girl. Come here.¡± The mockery thrown at Jung Da Hye with a lewd smile broke Yoo-hyun¡¯s patience. He red at the guy fiercely. ¡°If you say one more word, you¡¯re dead.¡± ¡°¡­¡± A strong aura spread from Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. The man flinched and looked around nervously. Then he scowled and got up. ¡°What? You¡¯re picking a fight with me, you freak?¡± Yoo-hyun had seen many guys like this before. They were scumbags who would stick to him until the end if he let them be. He needed to cut them off right away from the start. ¡°Stop making trouble here and follow me out.¡± He got up from his seat and gestured him to follow him Buzzing It was a tense situation between Yoo-hyun and the man. Then, the manager who was managing the other side of the restaurant came running at the waiter¡¯s urgent request. She was a woman with a ponytail and a fierce look in her eyes. ¡°Excuse me.¡± She stretched out her arm and tried to intervene in the situation right away. At that moment, she saw Yoo-hyun and her eyes widened. ¡°Steve?¡± Yoo-hyun was also surprised to see her. It was Emma Johnson, whom he had seen at the Airbnb office yesterday. He thought she would be doing some people-rted work, but he didn¡¯t know she was working here. He was happy to see her for a moment, but he looked at the man across from him and said, ¡°Emma, I¡¯ll handle this. I can¡¯t stand this.¡± Then, the people at the other tables shouted one by one. They all directed their voices at the man who was confronting Yoo-hyun. ¡°This guy started it with racist remarks.¡± ¡°No matter what, you shouldn¡¯t say such low-level things.¡± ¡°Please kick him out.¡± They were people with proper conscience. Of course, not all foreigners were racist. There was trash everywhere. Emma Johnson heard more stories from the waiter. She red at the man and snapped. ¡°Get out of here. Racism is not eptable for any reason.¡± ¡°What? Why should I go? Kick those monkeys out.¡± The man snapped back as he got angry. Emma Johnson¡¯s face turned red with anger and she raised her middle finger at him. ¡°Fuck you. Get lost. You bastard.¡± The restaurant went silent for a moment at her tremendous force. Even Yoo-hyun was taken aback. Chapter 305: Chapter 305: Chapter 305 I think I understood perfectly why the Airbnb family was stunned by Emma Johnson yesterday. ¡°¡­¡± When the flustered man was stammering, the employees next to him also surrounded the man. ¡°This is not a ce for you to be. Get out of here right now.¡± ¡°Why do I have to get out?¡± When the man argued again, Emma Johnson¡¯s thunderous roar fell. ¡°Get lost.¡± With that one word, the situation was neatly resolved. p p p p p. The customers next to them apuded. Whoo~ There was also someone who whistled. At that moment, a smile appeared on Emma Johnson¡¯s face, which had been fierce beyond measure. She spoke to Yoo-hyun in a very tender voice. It was a perfect change of attitude. ¡°Steve, I¡¯m so sorry. Sometimes there are trash like that.¡± ¡°No. Thank you. Thanks to you, I can finish my meal.¡± ¡°Thank you for understanding.¡± Emma Johnson thanked Yoo-hyun. Then she apologized to Jung Da-hye and went back. There was an awkward air on the table. Jung Da-hye, who had been silent for a while, opened her mouth. ¡°That wasn¡¯t a good way to solve it.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t just sit still and listen to that.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true, but there¡¯s nothing to gain from fighting. What are you going to do with winning?¡± Yoo-hyun listened to Jung Da-hye¡¯s words and recalled his past memories. In a simr situation, Yoo-hyun had uttered the same opinion as her. -Let it go. There¡¯s no reason to get involved with those guys and ruin your reputation. In the past, Yoo-hyun was the one who avoided it for his own sake. It wasn¡¯t a bad decision. But he didn¡¯t want to do that now. He had no reason to pretend to be calm while watching his loved one being ridiculed. Was that why? A different word came out of Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth than in the past. ¡°I¡¯m not trying to win. I¡¯m trying to protect.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Oh, don¡¯t worry. I would have won even if I fought.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and joked. But Jung Da-hye¡¯s stiff expression did not loosen. She didn¡¯t say a word until the meal was over. She still hated leaving food, so she cleaned her te. Yoo-hyun did the same. Jung Da-hye opened her mouth after finishing her meal. ¡°As I said before, I¡¯ll pay for the meal.¡± It was a word that she would wrap up today¡¯s meeting. Knowing her stubbornness, Yoo-hyun agreed first. ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s do that.¡± Jung Da-hye called an employee for payment after hearing Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. Then the manager came instead of the employee. Emma Johnson spoke to Jung Da-hye, who handed over the bill and cash on the table. ¡°I¡¯m so sorry for the inconvenience earlier. I won¡¯t take this food money.¡± ¡°What? No, no. I ate it very deliciously. Please take it.¡± Jung Da-hye waved her hand in surprise, but Emma Johnson was adamant. ¡°No. It¡¯s okay.¡± Jung Da-hye was not someone who wanted such a freebie. She thought she had to pay back what she owed. She chose another way instead. ¡°Then take this as a tip. Thank you for your service today.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. We caused such a nuisance, and it doesn¡¯t make sense to take money.¡± Emma Johnson shook her head even then. Her tone was gentle, but her strong eyes gave a feeling that she would never ept it. ¡°But still¡­¡± Emma Johnson smiled brightly at Yoo-hyun behind Jung Da-hye who was flustered. ¡°Steve, have a nice date with your girlfriend.¡± ¡°Yes. I will. Thank you for today.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Jung Da-hye made an incredulous expression at Yoo-hyun¡¯s too natural answer. Whether or not, Emma Johnson and Yoo-hyun said goodbye. Maybe because of themon denominator of Airbnb, they looked quite close. ¡°Have a good time. And pleasee again next time.¡± ¡°Emma, you too. Then I¡¯ll go.¡± Yoo-hyun left a smile and went out of the building. She followed him with an astonished look on her face and Yoo-hyun spoke to her. ¡°It seems like you didn¡¯t pay for the meal?¡± ¡°¡­¡± He asked her casually with a good-natured look at her incredulous face. ¡°I have a ce I want to go, can¡¯t we just go there?¡± She hated being in debt by nature, so the direction of choice was decided. Jung Da-hye sighed and checked her watch. Then she said briefly. ¡°One hour. No more than that.¡± ¡°That should be fine.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. Meanwhile, an employee in the restaurant asked the manager. ¡°Manager, didn¡¯t the man pay earlier?¡± ¡°Yeah. He paid. You also got a tip.¡± ¡°Then why did you say you wouldn¡¯t take the money? Oh. Did the man deliberately¡­¡± The employee who was asking pped his hands as if he realized itte. Emma Johnson smiled gently, which she didn¡¯t usually show. ¡°Yeah. He¡¯s being considerate of his girlfriend. Isn¡¯t he really sensible?¡± Her eyes turned to the couple standing side by side outside the window. The ce Yoo-hyun wanted to go with Jung Da-hye was the Golden Gate Bridge. The Golden Gate Bridge was a bridge that was called the symbol of San Francisco, and it was a ce that many tourists visited. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t have any particr thoughts about what to do there. -Manager, don¡¯t you want to go for a drive on the Golden Gate Bridge? I think it would be really refreshing to feel the cool breeze there. He wanted to fulfill her wish that he couldn¡¯t ept in the past with a busy excuse. He wanted to spend hisst day in San Francisco like that. Yoo-hyun left Jung Da-hye, who was on the phone, and went into the parking lot. He came out in a car and saw her back waiting outside the parking lot. She was still on the phone. It was when Yoo-hyun was settling the parking fee at the entrance of the parking lot. A motorcycle passed by her. ¡°Ahh!¡± Her scream and the motorcycle disappeared at a fast speed. Yoo-hyun stepped on the elerator in surprise. He parked his car in front of her and said. ¡°Da-hye. Are you okay?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m fine. Whew, whew. I¡¯m fine.¡± She quickly calmed her emotions with her unique breathing. She didn¡¯t seem to be hurt by Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes either. But her handbag that she was holding was gone. She was pickpocketed, but she didn¡¯t show it. She always calmly judged the situation, but Yoo-hyun wasn¡¯t. ¡°Get in.¡± Yoo-hyun quickly gestured. He drove quickly after putting Jung Da-hye in the passenger seat. Vroom vroom vroom. Jung Da-hye asked in surprise at Yoo-hyun who was driving fast. ¡°Why are you driving so fast?¡± ¡°Driving should be bold.¡± ¡°If it¡¯s because of my handbag, don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s not expensive.¡± She had lost her handbag before. She was calm then, too, and Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t care much. He only found outter that she had lost a photo of her family memories and was having a hard time. At that time, Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t do anything for her. He wanted to make a different choice this time. ¡°No. I just like speed.¡± Yoo-hyun sped up casually. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll take you safely.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled outwardly and muttered inwardly. ¡®You¡¯re dead.¡¯ Vroom vroom vroom. The sports car had a good output. Soon, Yoo-hyun was able to find the motorcycle that was running ahead. Jung Da-hye asked in surprise at Yoo-hyun who was driving fast. ¡°It¡¯s okay. Really.¡± ¡°I know. I¡¯ll just follow him for now.¡± ¡°No, you said you wanted to go to the Golden Gate Bridge.¡± ¡°I changed my mind. The Oand Bridge is much better.¡± The motorcycle was heading towards the Oand Bridge. Jung Da-hye made an incredulous expression at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Whether or not, Yoo-hyun sped up. It was a big road and there weren¡¯t many cars, so it wasn¡¯t hard to follow the motorcycle. The sports car was good enough. Instead, when he opened the passenger window, the wind came in a bit strong. Yoo-hyun apologized to Jung Da-hye and shouted. ¡°Hey. Give me the handbag.¡± His words were buried by the loud wind, but his presence was clearly revealed. The pickpocket nced at Yoo-hyun and ran faster. It was still in Yoo-hyun¡¯s palm. He didn¡¯t cling to him roughly, but it was enough to pressure him. The length of the Oand Bridge was 13.5 kilometers. There was enough distance, so Yoo-hyun thought he would keep teasing him like this. It was the best solution for him to give up. But as the motorcycle ran next to the passenger seat, Jung Da-hye looked anxious. She held the safety bar tightly with her hand. Bang bang bang. The motorcycle moved around trying to get away. Yoo-hyun blocked him persistently. ¡°Fuck you.¡± Finally, the pickpocket threw Jung Da-hye¡¯s handbag towards the sea. Whoosh. The flying handbag caught on a rebar that caught the bridge railing. Creak creak creak creak creak creak creak creak creak creak creak creak creak creak creak creak creak creak creak creak Yoo-hyun stopped his car on the shoulder of the road. Jung Da-hye said in surprise. ¡°Yoo-hyun, it¡¯s dangerous.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll just get some fresh air for a moment.¡± There were often people who parked their cars and rested on the shoulder of the Oand Bridge. So parking the car itself was not a problem. The handbag was also the same. If it had fallen into the sea, he would have had to think about it, but it was still hanging safely. He just had to reach out and get it. There was no reason to be afraid of such a thing. He approached the railing and put his hand between the rebars. He saw that the handbag was barely hanging on. If the wind blew once, it would have fallen into the sea 50 meters below for sure. Yoo-hyun picked up the handbag and sighed with relief. Fortunately, there was no big problem with the appearance of the handbag either. It was when Yoo-hyun came back with his handbag. Jung Da-hye was standing next to the car. Her expression lookedplicated. ¡°Here you go.¡± When Yoo-hyun handed over the handbag, she took it without a word. ¡°¡­¡± In an awkward atmosphere, Yoo-hyun handed over his phone. Then he smiled brightly and asked. ¡°Can you take one picture for me?¡± ¡°Ha.¡± She gave a hollowugh and took his phone. Then she posed more seriously than before to take a picture. She said as she looked at Yoo-hyun making a heart with his fingers. ¡°One, two, three.¡± Snap snap snap snap snap snap snap snap snap snap snap snap snap snap snap snap snap snap snap His picture was taken with the long bridge connecting San Francisco and Oand as the background. Yoo-hyun wanted to finish his schedule like this. He saw that her expression lookedplicated enough. But she surprised him with an unexpected word. ¡°Do you want to have a cup of coffee?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± He wasn¡¯t the one to refuse that. Chapter 306: Chapter 306: Chapter 306 Yoo-hyun moved to a cafe near Jung Da Hye¡¯s amodation. When he arrived at the cafe, it was already an hour past the time Jung Da Hye had mentioned. She had given up her time for him. He knew it was not an easy decision for her. Was it because she liked him? That was definitely not the case. But it was not a hostile feeling either. Yoo-hyun did not think too much and kept his mind light. He was happy just to be with her more. She, who had been drinking coffee silently, spoke with a calm expression. ¡°Thank you for the handbag.¡± ¡°I heard enough thanks from you earlier.¡± ¡°But you were too reckless.¡± ¡°I heard that too.¡± He had already been scolded several times, so Yoo-hyun answered casually. He hoped she would not take it too seriously. Seeing Yoo-hyun, Jung Da Hye sighed. Her chin, which had wrinkles under her pursed lips, showed. He was testing her patience hard. Yoo-hyun said bluntly to her. ¡°But thanks to that, I found the handbag.¡± ¡°It was not worth the risk.¡± There was worry in Jung Da Hye¡¯s sharp words. Yoo-hyun countered with an answer that reflected his current values. ¡°I would have regretted it if I didn¡¯t act. I don¡¯t want to leave such regrets in this life.¡± ¡°So you almost fought?¡± This time, Jung Da Hye brought up what happened at the restaurant. She was the type who never backed down once an argument started. But this was not a situation where they werepeting for work. Rather, it felt simr to when lovers bickered. Unlike his past attitude of ignoring her, Yoo-hyun dly confronted her. ¡°At least I didn¡¯t have to hear any more mockery. If I hadn¡¯t, they would have been persistent.¡± ¡°You were lucky. In a different situation, you could have gotten hurt for nothing.¡± ¡°That luck came because I acted.¡± ¡°If you didn¡¯t act, you wouldn¡¯t have needed luck in the first ce.¡± ¡°Are you sure about that?¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s question, Jung Da Hye quickly expressed her thoughts. Her words were fast but clear, and they stuck in Yoo-hyun¡¯s ears. ¡°Yes. I¡­¡± ¡°I disagree. That¡¯s¡­¡± Yoo-hyun also did not back down and answered. They revealed their thoughts without holding back and argued fiercely. It might have looked like they were fighting from the outside. But this was not a fight to win or lose. There was only a wish for the other person in their words, and there was no malice at all. Their conversationsted until the coffee cooled down. Jung Da Hye, who had been heated up for a while, sighed. ¡°Let¡¯s stop. It¡¯s not worth getting excited over.¡± ¡°I¡¯m having fun.¡± ¡°What?¡± When Jung Da Hye asked incredulously, Yoo-hyun said with a good-natured smile. ¡°Don¡¯t people get closer by fighting?¡± It was not just a casual remark, but his sincere feeling. Thanks to that, he could know more clearly what he didn¡¯t know about her in the past. More than anything, he enjoyed talking with her. It was high-level and interesting. There was no way Jung Da Hye didn¡¯t feel the same emotion as Yoo-hyun did. She wrinkled her chin again and spat out in a stiff voice. She seemed to be trying to push him away on purpose. ¡°No. We just confirmed how different we are.¡± ¡°People who are different tend to get along better. Even mas stick better with N and S poles.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s witty reply, Jung Da Hye gave a hollowugh. ¡°Ha. Are you always so easygoing about everything?¡± ¡°Do you know what ilche-yusim-jo is?¡± When Yoo-hyun leaned forward and asked with a grin, Jung Da Hye chuckled. ¡°You must be happy, being able to rx your mind like that.¡± ¡°Yes. Everything depends on how you think. Don¡¯t be too anxious about things.¡± ¡°I never thought about our rtionship.¡± Jung Da Hye misinterpreted Yoo-hyun¡¯s pace and said something irrelevant. He didn¡¯t miss that. Yoo-hyun teased her heart yfully. ¡°Haha. Our rtionship? Are you already thinking that far?¡± ¡°No way.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll think about it too. It¡¯s not an easy problem.¡± Yoo-hyun pretended to be serious while saying that. Jung Da Hye drank the cold coffee as if she was burning inside. ¡°Let¡¯s stop. It¡¯ste.¡± Then she got up from her seat. It was already dark outside. That meant they had a long conversation for a long time. Yoo-hyun reached out his hand to her who got up. ¡°If you ever need someone to fight with, call me anytime.¡± For a moment, wrinkles appeared on Jung Da Hye¡¯s chin again. ¡°Enough.¡± She hesitated for a moment, but turned her body sharply. But she didn¡¯t forget to tidy up her seat. Yoo-hyun smiled as he watched her. He didn¡¯t say a single sweet word, but he felt warm in his chest. That night, Yoo-hyun spent hisst schedule at a hotel near San Francisco airport. He wanted to spend thest time quietly. Yoo-hyun sat on a chair on the outdoor terrace in light clothes. The night view of San Francisco spread out in the distance. Union Square where he met Jung Da Hye, Oand Bridge where he drove, came into his eyes one by one. The moments he spent with her came to his mind in the fragrant coffee aroma. She still liked delicious things and was still sharp. She had the same personality that couldn¡¯t buy what she owed. ¡°Her delicate nature is still the same.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled as he recalled thest conversation he had with her. She was sharp and hard on the outside, but not on the inside. She was constantly tightening herself to hide her fragile side. He couldn¡¯tfort her in that part in the past. But not anymore. He had a chance, and Yoo-hyun was determined to fix it. At the same time. Jung Da Hye, who was sitting on the sofa in her amodation, held her handbag tightly. It was not very cheap, but it was not worth risking danger for it. ¡°What is this?¡± She still couldn¡¯t understand the man she met in the afternoon. He was too reckless and absurd. He was too different from her, who was cold and rational. Yet strangely, he kept bothering her. Why was that? She was thinking for a moment when it happened. Thud. A wallet fell from her handbag. When she picked up the open wallet, a photo inside it stuck out a little. She took out the photo and looked at it. It was a family photo she hadn¡¯t seen in a long time. ¡°At least I saved this photo.¡± Jung Da Hye¡¯s expression was wistful as she looked at the photo. The next day. As Yoo-hyun entered the San Francisco airport, someone waved his hand at him. He recognized the man with sunsses right away and chuckled. ¡°You didn¡¯t have toe to see me off.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t see you for a while, so I couldn¡¯t do that.¡± Shin Kyung Wook, the director, smiled and replied. He didn¡¯t do anything special foring. They enjoyed a leisurely cup of coffee and chatted casually. ¡°What did you do in San Francisco¡­¡± ¡°Hehe. Did you? I was¡­¡± These small moments were very happy for Yoo-hyun. Time passed quickly, and the airport speaker announced. -Passengers boarding flight KE0025 to Korea, please¡­ Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and shook hands with Shin Kyung Wook. ¡°Take care, and see you soon.¡± ¡°Sure. And thank you.¡± ¡°For what?¡± When Yoo-hyun asked, Shin Kyung Wook said with an affectionate look. ¡°For being a good colleague.¡± ¡°¡­¡± His words from the mouth of his respected boss pierced Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart. A rtionship he could never have dreamed of in the past was unfolding before his eyes. And those words gave him a meaning to stay with him in the future. Yoo-hyun said sincerely. ¡°I¡¯m a person who believes that I have to keep my faith with my colleagues.¡± ¡°So am I.¡± The two men¡¯s hands tightened. They exchanged smiles filled with trust. After finishing his schedule in San Francisco and returning to Korea, Yoo-hyun took a day off to rest. Thanks to Kang Jun Ki, who lent him his house and came homete from work, it was possible. When he woke up in the morning, there was food on the small table. He picked up the post-it next to the food. -Lucky kid who ys, eats, and sleeps. Just eat something for breakfast. It was a message left by Kang Jun Ki, who left for work early in the morning. He was envious that Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t have to go to work until today. He said that, but the food he prepared was quite nice. Yoo-hyunughed softly and picked up a spoon. ¡°That guy will get married and be loved.¡± Thanks to that, the morning he started anew was quite solid. He had some room now that he had finished a big job. Yoo-hyun sat at a cafe and replied to each of the messages that had piled up. He also finished contacting those he had postponed. There were so many ces to contact that it took quite some time to finish the work. The next ce Yoo-hyun headed to was Number One Gym. He had some opportunities, but he couldn¡¯t stop by because he was busy. The gym people could have been disappointed. That was why he brought boxes of red ginseng in both hands. Creak. The moment he opened the door and entered the gym, People were sitting on the floor in a circle eating something. It was not mealtime, so Yoo-hyun tilted his head. Then, the gym owner raised his hand when he saw Yoo-hyun. ¡°Oh, did Yoo-hyune?¡± ¡°Yes. Hello.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted him and the gym owner nodded and resumed his chopstick work. Everyone acted as if they were not surprised by Yoo-hyun¡¯s arrival. They treated him like someone they met yesterday. It felt like this was typical of the gym, and Yoo-hyun smiled lightly and said, ¡°I¡¯m back.¡± ¡°Yeah. Come and eat with us.¡± The gym owner casually epted his words, and Yoo-hyun put down the red ginseng boxes next to him. The gym owner, who was a red ginseng maniac, saw that and said indifferently, ¡°Why did you buy this?¡± ¡°Just thought it would be good for everyone.¡± ¡°That¡¯s nice too, but nothing beats rice.¡± Then Yoo-hyun noticed familiar containers in his eyes. They were side dish containers from his mother¡¯s store. There were huge containers stacked up next to them. Kang Dong Sik, who was chewing on his mouth, said, ¡°We don¡¯t eat delivery food anymore. It only makes us fat and ruins our stomachs.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. You have to take care of your diet if you want to exercise.¡± Oh Jung Wook also chimed in, and Yoo-hyun asked curiously as he sat down next to them, ¡°Shouldn¡¯t it be better without seasoning then?¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s not tasty without it. It¡¯s just right.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded for now at the answer that seemed out of sync somehow. Eating like this would make them gain weight no matter what. It was the same principle as elephants maintaining theirrge size by eating only grass. No wonder Oh Jung Wook¡¯s belly looked bigger than before. Yoo-hyun sent him a worried look when the gym owner gestured with his chin. ¡°If you¡¯re not going to eat, warm up your body. Let me see how much your skills have dropped.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded and went to the dressing room to change his clothes. Then, a man who came out of the dressing room brushed past Yoo-hyun. He was short and had a gentle face, and he bowed his head to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± Yoo-hyun also bowed his head in response to the polite attitude of the man. He seemed to be a new member. Chapter 307: Chapter 307: Chapter 307 When Yoo-hyun came out after changing his clothes, the meal was already cleared away. And on the ring, there was the man he had seen earlier. The gym manager gave Yoo-hyun a yful smile and said, ¡°You know it¡¯s our tradition that the youngest tests the newbies, right?¡± ¡°Am I a newbie?¡± ¡°Of course. You¡¯ve been away for so long, you have to reset as a newbie. If you don¡¯t pass here, you¡¯ll be the youngest again, Yoo-hyun.¡± The gym manager handed him a pair of gloves with a forced tone. Yoo-hyun took the thick gloves and chuckled. ¡°Got it.¡± ¡°As expected. I knew you would ept. Let¡¯s go up.¡± The gym manager smiled and gestured toward the ring. Yoo-hyun climbed up without hesitation. He didn¡¯t expect to have a match, but this was what he wanted. He also wanted to sweat heavily after a long time. The gym manager who joined him on the ring said, ¡°Your opponent¡¯s name is Lee Jangwoo. Jangwoo, when did you join?¡± The gym manager turned his head to Lee Jangwoo, who gave a short answer. ¡°It¡¯s been two months.¡± ¡°I see. This is Han Yoo-hyun. You¡¯ve seen him in the article before, right?¡± ¡°Yes. I did.¡± Lee Jangwoo¡¯s eyes sparkled at the mention of the article. Yoo-hyun gave a hollowugh at the sudden reference to the article. Regardless, the gym manager went on to intimidate him. ¡°Right. He¡¯s the fearsome guy who took down three thugs with one flying kick.¡± ¡°I know.¡± ¡°He¡¯s your senior who¡¯s testing you right now. You can go easy on him, can¡¯t you?¡± The gym manager used some strange logic to provoke his fighting spirit. It was a ridiculous scene, but Lee Jangwoo was serious. His voice even became stronger. ¡°I can¡¯t.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Bang. The gym manager pped Lee Jangwoo¡¯s back and smiled at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun, don¡¯t be a newbie again.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t.¡± Yoo-hyun calmly answered and put on his gloves. The soft feeling was not bad. Was it because of the gym manager¡¯s stimtion? He felt a fierce aura from Lee Jangwoo, who looked docile. Yoo-hyun adjusted his posture and stared at his opponent with a serious look. He was short and sturdy, a typical infighter style. His stance was quite stable for a two-month experience. Especially his calf muscles were impressive. Ding. It was the moment when the bell rang. Wham. Lee Jangwoo charged like a bull with his body lowered. His momentum was no joke. He was so fast that even Yoo-hyun had to back off. Swish. He didn¡¯t miss Yoo-hyun and threw his fist at him. Lee Jangwoo¡¯s one-sided attack continued for a while. Kim Taesoo, who was watching with an interesting expression, said to the gym manager, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell Yoo-hyun the passing criteria for the test?¡± ¡°The one where he has to survive one round? What¡¯s the point of telling him that?¡± The gym manager answered indifferently, and Oh Jeongwook chimed in. ¡°Yoo-hyun is a guy who took a half-year break. Jangwoo is above pro level.¡± Then Kang Dongshik next to him shook his head. ¡°Yoo-hyun can¡¯t lose. He beat me too.¡± ¡°Brother, Jangwoo is better than you¡­¡± As Kang Dongshik red at Oh Jeongwook¡¯s words, it was then that The gym manager gestured toward the ring and said, ¡°No need to worry. Yoo-hyun is still alive.¡± Shriek. Yoo-hyun dodged Lee Jangwoo¡¯s fist by moving sideways. At first, he ran around the whole ring to avoid him, but the gap gradually narrowed. At some point, he stuck close to Lee Jangwoo and spun around him. Shoo, shoo. He also avoided all his attacks. Yoo-hyun had been on the ring for half a year, but he had been training regrly during that time. Especially in Ulsan, he increased his running distance every morning. It was like filling in the gap of the gym with extra training. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun¡¯s feet were extremely light. Thump thump thump. Lee Jangwoo tried to tackle him with his lower body as if he couldn¡¯t take it anymore. Yoo-hyun dodged by turning his body andnded a counterpunch on his face urately Thud Then he kicked his side hard as he lost his bnce ¡°Cough.¡± He could have fallen down, but Lee Jangwoo held on He didn¡¯t just hold on, he charged again Bnce, willpower, speed, he had nothing missing Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t back off, but slightly dodged and threw a punch right away Thwack It was apletely different sight from the past when he was busy avoiding He had that much experience in real fights He caught many thugs and knocked down Nam Jongbu¡¯s bodyguards His mind for attack itself was different from before That aggressiveness showed in every move without holding back Shriek Yoo-hyun charged at Lee Jangwoo who was rushing at him Then they exchanged punches in apletely close space He dodged by a hair and hit hard again Thump thump thump thump The winner of the fierce battle was Yoo-hyun ¡°Cough¡± Lee Jangwoo¡¯s body was pushed back by Yoo-hyun¡¯s attack and his posture was lowered Yoo-hyun stepped forward to deliver the final blow, but it was then that ¡°Stop. That¡¯s enough.¡± The gym manager raised his hand and Yoo-hyun stopped. ¡°Huff, huff.¡± Then he breathed heavily for the first time in a long time. The gym members who saw him clicked their tongues. ¡°Jangwoo couldn¡¯tst one round.¡± ¡°What the hell is Yoo-hyun? Did he go through hell training or something?¡± ¡°How can he do that?¡± On the other hand, the gym manager who came up to the ring had a flush on his face. He handed him a drink and said, ¡°As expected, you¡¯re the real senior, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Well, Jangwoo is really good for two months, don¡¯t you think?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, yeah, sure.¡± The gym manager stuttered as Lee Jangwoo approached and bowed his waist. ¡°Huff, huff. Senior, I learned a lot. You¡¯re amazing.¡± ¡°Nah. I¡¯m a newbie here too.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. The other seniors are much better.¡± Lee Jangwoo¡¯s expression lookedplicated at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°So you were holding back on me. I didn¡¯t even know¡­¡± He bowed his waist toward the gym members and muttered. ¡°Thank you for your consideration, seniors.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The gym seniors fell silent for a moment. There were not many people who could face Lee Jangwoo here. The gym manager quickly resolved the situation. ¡°Yoo-hyun,e to my room for a moment.¡± ¡°Yes. Okay.¡± Yoo-hyun wiped his sweat and answered. A few minutester, in the gym manager¡¯s office. The gym manager pushed the documents on the table forward and said, ¡°Yoo-hyun, you just need to sign here.¡± ¡°Manager, I told you I¡¯m not going to the tournament. And I¡¯m on a business trip at that time.¡± ¡°You can take one day off. You still have a few months left.¡± ¡°Still. I¡¯m really not interested.¡± It was true that Yoo-hyun had worked out intensely at the gym, but the tournament was a different story. That was for people who had real dreams and ran for them. For Yoo-hyun, martial arts was just a hobby. The gym manager seemed to know Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts and changed his approach. ¡°We have a quota for the gym. If you don¡¯t go, someone else can¡¯t go either.¡± ¡°There are other people.¡± ¡°Pros can¡¯t go. And we can¡¯t just send anyone.¡± Yoo-hyun sighed at the gym manager¡¯s persistent pleading. He could see through his lies, but he couldn¡¯t refuse when he went this far. He had to do his duty as he had received a lot of help. ¡°I might lose in the first round, you know.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine. You¡¯re just filling in the numbers.¡± ¡°Yes. Fine.¡± In the end, Yoo-hyun signed. The corner of the gym manager¡¯s mouth curled up. Yoo-hyun spent the rest of his time leisurely after sweating at the gym. And the next day, Yoo-hyun got on his way to work for a change. He had agreed to go to Hansung Tower for this week to follow up on the Apple product review. He didn¡¯t have much to do, so his steps were very light on his way to work. Of course, his hands were full of gifts. Yoo-hyun arrived at work and put the paper bag with gifts on his desk. The desk full of paper bags contrasted sharply with the empty seat next to him. ¡°He cleaned up nicely.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Park Seungwoo¡¯s empty seat for a moment and turned his head. He saw something inside his slightly open desk drawer. Rattle He opened the drawer and a letter envelope and a wrapped box popped out. Yoo-hyun sat down and opened the letter envelope. -To my beloved mentee Yoo-hyun Yoo-hyun, your life mentor is leaving for a long journey for MBA I will be an example for you¡­ It was a long letter written in several pages And he wrote it by hand with care He could see that he had struggled for a long time with it He couldn¡¯t help but smile at the thought of him ¡°I told you to rx and do it casually¡± Maybe it was his nature to be passionate that he couldn¡¯t change easily Yoo-hyun opened the gift box next to him There was a fairly expensive fountain pen inside He didn¡¯t have any use for it, but he appreciated his heart Yoo-hyun was holding the fountain pen and recalling the moments he had with Park Seungwoo when Choi Minhee, the assistant manager, came over and greeted him first ¡°You¡¯re here, Yoo-hyun¡± ¡°Yes, manager. I¡¯m back alive¡± Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and greeted her warmly She saw the letter on his desk and asked casually ¡°Don¡¯t you miss Park?¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to miss?¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged as if nothing happened Kim Hyunmin, the team leader who was behind him, jumped in ¡°Yoo-hyun is right. Why bother about someone who¡¯s gone?¡± Yoo-hyun took out a chocte from the paper bag and handed it to him ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s good to have one less mouth, right?¡± ¡°Oh my, what is this?¡± Choi Minhee was surprised as she took the chocte Kim Hyunminughed loudly ¡°Hahaha. He¡¯s not just one mouth. He¡¯s like two or three mouths¡± Yoo-hyun followed up at that timing ¡°Team leader, then why don¡¯t you buy us lunch today to celebrate?¡± ¡°How did the story go that way?¡± Choi Minhee caught the ball that Yoo-hyun rolled ¡°That¡¯s great. Let¡¯s talk about the photo shoot while we eat¡± ¡°Why are you doing this too, Choi assistant manager?¡± Kim Younggil, who came behind him, joined in with good timing ¡°Then I¡¯ll meet Yoo-hyun and our client and match our lunch time¡± ¡°Yeah. What can I not buy? Let¡¯s go¡± In the end, the goal was decided by Kim Hyunmin¡¯s sigh Yoo-hyun raised his thumb right away ¡°As expected, team leader¡± ¡°You¡¯re worse than Park¡± Kim Hyunmin stuck out his tongue at Yoo-hyun Yoo-hyun handed out choctes to his team members and sat down He was going to rx, but there was something that bothered him right away Tap tap tap tap It was when Yoo-hyun was typing fast on hisptop Kim Younggil, who came behind him, said ¡°Yoo-hyun, it¡¯s time to go to the client¡¯s office¡± ¡°Yes. Just a second. I¡¯m done¡± He sent the email and closed hisptop and got up Kim Younggil stuck out his tongue at Yoo-hyun ¡°What are you doing so hard?¡± ¡°I just had something to check¡± ¡°Really? I thought you were working hard because you looked so distracted¡± ¡°What work do I have here? I¡¯m just going to rx and go¡± Kim Younggil smiled at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words ¡°Of course you should¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s go¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and gestured forward Chapter 308: Chapter 308: Chapter 308 At that moment, in New York, USA. Park Seung-woo, an assistant manager, was sitting alone in his amodation, looking at the night view. He had expected it to be not so pleasant, but it was lonelier than he thought. He didn¡¯t know what to do first. Everything was awkward. He kept thinking of the bustling and cozy office and sighed involuntarily. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± He couldn¡¯t give up so soon aftering so far. He pped his cheek and tried to wake himself up. He turned on hisptop screen. Then, he saw a new shining email. It was from Yoo-hyun. -Things to pay attention to when doing MBA¡­ It was a long email, listing the things to pay attention to when doing MBA. It was a living experience that was hard to find on the inte. Park Seung-woo¡¯s heart was touched by the email. It was because of the care of his junior. ¡°My son. You told me to do it casually¡­¡± He couldn¡¯t take his eyes off the email for a long time. Inside the sales and marketing office on the 12th floor of Hanseong Tower. Yoo-hyun was there, facing Jo Chan-young, a senior manager. Jo Chan-young had a very good expression. He didn¡¯t just have a good expression, he keptughing. ¡°Hahaha. It¡¯s so nice to meet the heroes of reversal.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°And what you guys did really well¡­¡± The praise kept pouring out. It was time to stop, but he kept talking. It was almost unbelievable. Yoo-hyun looked at Kim Young-gil, a section chief, and he shrugged his shoulders. A littleter, on the outdoor terrace on the 20th floor. Yoo-hyun, who was leaning on the railing and drinking coffee, said to Kim Young-gil. ¡°When I came back from my business tripst week¡­¡± Kim Young-gil, who had returned to work a few days earlier than Yoo-hyun, had been called around everywhere. It was a business trip that had attracted a lot of attention from the upper management. The presentation was positive, but there was no immediate result in hand. Maybe that¡¯s why? At first, he only heard some perfunctorypliments, and soon they faded away. But the situationpletely reversed the day before yesterday. Kim Young-gil made a grand gesture and exined the situation at that time. ¡°Then, the business director came down and praised us a lot.¡± ¡°In front of the manager?¡± ¡°Yes. The manager also got a lot of praise. He openly praised us.¡± Yoo-hyun could imagine how Jo Chan-young¡¯s expression would have been without seeing it. He must have been in a good mood as if he had mania. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± ¡°You should have received such praise when you were here.¡± Kim Young-gil made a regretful expression and Yoo-hyun replied with a good humor. ¡°I¡¯d rather have something more direct than praise.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. The business director also mentioned that. There will be good news soon.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll keep my expectations low.¡± Kim Young-gil smiled at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. It was a smile that they had built after oveing a difficult situation. It looked very light. Kim Young-gil, who was smiling happily, suddenly asked. ¡°Oh, by the way, the group leader also said something.¡± ¡°What did he say?¡± ¡°He asked me to keep it a secret that I met Shin Sung-wook senior manager.¡± ¡°Did he?¡± ¡°Yes. He asked me more earnestly this time.¡± It was an unusual behavior for Yeotae-sik executive director who was cautious. Kim Young-gil might not understand it, so Yoo-hyun asked casually. ¡°Aren¡¯t you curious why he did that?¡± ¡°No, I guess there must be an important reason. I just want to see Shin senior manager again.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°I felt it while preparing together this time. I¡¯m still not up to his standards.¡± ¡°You did well enough.¡± ¡°No. I want to work harder and show him a more impressive performance next time.¡± Kim Young-gil focused on his inner self rather than political issues. He revealed his shorings without hesitation and tried to improve himself more. He didn¡¯t look like his past self who hid in his own cave because of fear. Kim Young-gil, who spread his wings wide, was very positive and proactive. Yoo-hyun gave him sincere encouragement to such a senior. ¡°That¡¯s really cool.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just words for now.¡± Kim Young-gil shrugged his shoulders and Yoo-hyun said to him. ¡°There will be an opportunity soon.¡± ¡°Do you think I¡¯ll see him in Korea?¡± ¡°Probably.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head and answered. It won¡¯t be for a while. But that time wasn¡¯t too far away. Yoo-hyun had lunch with his colleagues and gave gifts to even those he was d to see. Everyone reacted well. They all thanked Yoo-hyun and had a pleasant conversation. But one of his old friends who met him after a long time didn¡¯t look so good. Inside the customer meeting room on the first floor. Yoo-hyun asked Kwon Se-jung, who was sitting with drooping shoulders. ¡°Why? What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°He must have been scolded by Seong chief again.¡± Min Jeong-hyuk answered instead and Kwon Se-jung shook his head. ¡°No, it¡¯s not that.¡± ¡°Then what is it?¡± ¡°Sigh. It¡¯s a bit hard to say with my mouth.¡± He sighed and Kwon Se-jung told them what had happened. It was a fairly long story with a junior involved. Min Jeong-hyuk, who roughly knew the content, asked in surprise. ¡°Jun-sik did that again?¡± ¡°Yes. Don¡¯t even ask. Ah, Yoo-hyun, you don¡¯t know.¡± Kwon Se-jung shook his head as if he was in trouble. I don¡¯t know? That was absolutely not true. But Yoo-hyun hid his inner thoughts and pretended to be curious. ¡°I¡¯ve been away. But from what I hear, it doesn¡¯t seem like he did anything wrong?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know because you haven¡¯t experienced it. I¡¯ve never seen such an ignorant guy in my life.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Just do what you¡¯re told, why do you have to know everything?¡± Kwon Se-jungined and Min Jeong-hyuk joined in. ¡°I heard he talks back to the upper management when they say something?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Seong chief was so angry because of Jun-sik that I got scolded more.¡± The two of them took turns talking bad about their junior. It was a rare sight in apany where people were busy cursing their bosses. It was when the three of them finished their chat and came out. A man who was in front of the lobby reception desk looked at Yoo-hyun¡¯s group. He was a man who looked like a new employee with his stiff posture. He looked rather stern because of his thick eyebrows and long eyes without double eyelids. He bowed his head politely. ¡°Hello, Kwon Se-jung senior.¡± ¡°Yes, Jun-sik.¡± Kwon Se-jung greeted him formally. Jang Jun-sik, who hesitated for a moment, approached him with a troubled expression. ¡°I¡­¡± ¡°What is it again?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I learned that the customer meeting room is not a resting space for the staff.¡± He spoke cautiously, but it was clear that he was challenging his senior. Kwon Se-jung, who felt humiliated in front of his peers, raised his voice. ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Please let me know if there is something I don¡¯t know.¡± He should have backed off by now, but Jang Jun-sik stood his ground. He was ignorant, to say the least, and hecked flexibility. ¡®Kid. He¡¯s still the same.¡¯ Yoo-hyun chuckled and pulled Kwon Se-jung¡¯s arm and said. ¡°Se-jung, let¡¯s go. He¡¯s not wrong.¡± ¡°No, but¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. Jun-sik, see youter.¡± Jang Jun-sik, who recognized Yoo-hyun as his senior by looking at the surroundings, bowed his head. ¡°Yes. Please go ahead, senior.¡± Then he walked away with steady steps. He looked stiff even in his walk. ¡°I, I¡­¡± Kwon Se-jung grabbed his neck and Min Jeong-hyuk stuck out his tongue. ¡°Wow, he¡¯s really stubborn.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, you saw it? If hees under you, you¡¯ll go crazy.¡± It was true as Kwon Se-jung said in the past. Jang Jun-sik, who moved from the marketing team to the product nning team, didn¡¯t get along with Yoo-hyun at all. That¡¯s why Yoo-hyun was quite mean to him. But this time it might be different. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders as he watched Jang Jun-sik¡¯s back. Yoo-hyun went to the 11th floor this time. There were many people he was d to see in this ce where the staff departments were gathered. He took care of his colleagues from the general affairs team, HRD team, PR team and his junior Jo Eun-ah and moved to the personnel team. There was someone he really wanted to meet here. Yoo-hyun exchanged a few words with his personnel team colleague Seo Chang-woo and approached Park Doo-sik, a section chief. He was sitting at his desk and looking at some documents. He still had a sharp look in his round and kind face. Yoo-hyun greeted him warmly with his former boss who had shared many memories with him in the past. ¡°Section chief, hello. I¡¯m Han Yu-hyun.¡± ¡°Oh. I know. Long time no see.¡± Park Doo-sik recognized Yoo-hyun and replied. Yoo-hyun secretly handed him a chocte. ¡°It¡¯s cold these days. Have some sweets.¡± ¡°Why are you giving this to me?¡± He blinked his eyes at Yoo-hyun¡¯s gift and Yoo-hyun said to him. ¡°You picked me at the interview.¡± ¡°Hey, that¡¯s because you did well.¡± ¡°Just take it. It¡¯s my heart.¡± Considering the help he had received from him in the past and would receive from him in the future, this was far from enough. But he didn¡¯t know that and Park Doo-sik put down the documents he was holding and said. ¡°I can¡¯t just take it. Do you want some coffee?¡± ¡°Yes. That would be nice.¡± It was exactly what he wanted, so Yoo-hyun dly agreed. Park Doo-sik was someone who had a connection with Yoo-hyun through Shin Sung-wook senior manager. When Yoo-hyun moved to the group strategy office, he worked with him and taught him a lot of things. They were all advice that became blood and flesh for him, and thanks to them, Yoo-hyun was able to grow. He was a skilled person. He was also someone he wanted to work with very much. Yoo-hyun looked for him to make a connection in advance. And there was something he wanted to check. At the rest area on the 10th floor, Yoo-hyun faced Park Doo-sik, his former boss. He scanned Yoo-hyun with his unique sparkling eyes. It was just like when he taught Yoo-hyun how to observe things. Yoo-hyun received his gaze with a rxed smile. Park Doo-sik admired Yoo-hyun who had no ws at all. ¡°Yu-hyun is very special.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t look like an employee at all.¡± ¡°Is that apliment?¡± Yoo-hyun asked with a good humor and he nodded his head and mentioned the past events. ¡°Of course. It¡¯s apliment. You were different from the interview anyway.¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you exaggerating?¡± ¡°No. I still remember it vividly. It was impressive.¡± ¡°I¡¯m embarrassed.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not all. You¡¯re doing well at work, aren¡¯t you?¡± Yoo-hyun wondered why he kept praising him. No matter how impressive he was, their connection was not yet strong. He knew Park Doo-sik was not the type of person who was generous withpliments. Yoo-hyun hid his thoughts and joked. ¡°I should have given you a bigger gift.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not just a word. I¡¯ve never seen a career like yours.¡± Then, a word that caught Yoo-hyun¡¯s ears popped out of Park Doo-sik¡¯s mouth. Even if he was in the personnel team, he had no reason to browse the personnel records as a hobby. If he praised him so much, there was a high chance that he was looking for him from a high ce. It was something he wanted to confirm anyway, so Yoo-hyun nced at him. ¡°Did the group strategy office look for me?¡± ¡°Huh? Did they already tell you?¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s guess made Park Doo-sik fall for it. Chapter 309: Chapter 309: Chapter 309 The rhetoric he had learned from Manager Park Doo-sik backfired on him. Yoo-hyun answered him evasively, just as he had taught him. ¡°It¡¯s not exactly that, but it¡¯s simr.¡± ¡°I see. This will be a great opportunity for you, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Of course. Going to the Group Strategy Office is a very good way to advance your career.¡± From his words, it seemed that there were already various rumors going around behind him. Yoo-hyun quickly reviewed the past series of events. He had done a lot of things that stood out, but the meeting with Vice President Hyun Ki-joong was the decisive factor. If the report had gone through the Development Center Director, Vice President Yoon Joo-tak would have likely intervened. Yoo-hyun clenched his teeth inwardly as he recalled his former boss who had been a bad blood. ¡°Thank you for your kind words, Manager.¡± Of course, he did not lose his smile in front of Manager Park Doo-sik. At that moment, at the Group Strategy Office. Vice President Yoon Joo-tak, who had examined Yoo-hyun¡¯s personnel record, tilted his head. Contrary to his expectations, Yoo-hyun¡¯s personnel record was too ordinary. His qualifications were not worth mentioning, and he did not even have any connections in the back. What was more puzzling was his output. He had done too much work for an employee. The number of rewards he received was also hard to count. His recent moves were even more unbelievable. The sh with Senior Manager Lee Tae-ryong, the meeting with Vice President Hyun Ki-joong, and the Apple product review. It was impossible unless he had strongly gained the trust of Vice President Lim Joon-pyo. How did an employee manage to surpass Vice President Lim Joon-pyo, who was stubborn and ignorant? ¡°There must be something.¡± Whatever the reason, it was worth checking out if he had this much potential. He made up his mind and pressed the button on the phone on his desk. -Yes, Group Director. He spoke to the secretary¡¯s voice that came through. ¡°Tell Song Senior Manager toe in.¡± -Yes. I understand. He rested his chin on his hands with his fingers crossed and muttered softly. ¡°He might be a quite reliable ally.¡± That night. After a light workout, Yoo-hyun stopped by a bar with his army senior Park Young-hoon. As promised, he bought him a bottle of whiskey. When Yoo-hyun poured him a drink in an empty ss with ice and handed it to him, he smiled brightly. ¡°As expected, you are a decent guy, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°You worked hard, hyung.¡± ¡°Haha. It¡¯s nice that the customer appreciates it.¡± ¡°Think of it as an honor that a VIP customer appreciates it.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and clinked sses with him. It had been a long time since they met, but there was no awkwardness. The stories that had happened while they were apart flowed out smoothly. There was affection in every word they said. In the middle of that, Park Young-hoon suddenly said. ¡°The money you sent to the US must have arrived by now.¡± ¡°I guess so.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head, and Park Young-hoon looked at him and said. There was worry in his eyes. ¡°Yoo-hyun, I know why you invested, but don¡¯t put any more money in.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Some of my seniors also invested blindly in Silicon Valleypanies and went bankrupt.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled at Park Young-hoon¡¯s concern. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s a good ce.¡± ¡°They all say that. Did you get any investment from a venture capital there?¡± ¡°No. Not yet.¡± ¡°Well, they wouldn¡¯t need your money if they were such apany.¡± Park Young-hoon smiled bitterly and gulped down his drink. Yoo-hyun understood Park Young-hoon¡¯s concern very well. If he were in his position, he would have dissuaded him too. But Park Young-hoon trusted Yoo-hyun and followed him right away. He was grateful for that and tried to fill up his ss. ¡°Here, have a drink¡­¡± Ring ring ring Then the phone rang. ¡°Hyung, wait a minute. I¡¯ll take this call ande back.¡± ¡°Okay. I got it.¡± It seemed like the call would take quite a while, so Yoo-hyun moved to another seat first. He sat down at an empty table in the corner of the bar and pressed the receive button. At the same time, Brian Chesky¡¯s voice rang out loudly. -Steve. Why did you send 20 thousand dors? He asked usingly, and Yoo-hyun replied casually. ¡°You said two dors is lucky. So I sent it.¡± -Ah, so that¡¯s what it was¡­ ¡°Why?¡± -That¡¯s why we got lucky. ¡°What happened?¡± His voice sounded unusual, so Yoo-hyun asked again. Then Brian Chesky lowered his tone and set the mood. -We announced it today. And¡­ ¡°And?¡± -We passed right away. Steve, it¡¯s thanks to you. Brian Chesky¡¯s voice filled with joy echoed. He didn¡¯t have to see him to know what kind of expression he had. It was what he expected, so Yoo-hyun said calmly. ¡°Congrattions.¡± -Aren¡¯t you surprised? We finally became Y Combinator members. ¡°I¡¯m surprised. You¡¯re amazing.¡± -Yeah. This is really amazing. In fact, he was not very surprised by the investment. It was something that would happen sooner orter. But it was fortunate that the connection was with Y Combinator. They were venture capital experts who could pull Airbnb better than anyone else. That meant that Yoo-hyun¡¯s help was not needed anymore. That made him feel more sorry. He had gotten a stake that would soon be worth a lot for nothing. He expressed his feelings and said. ¡°I don¡¯t know if I should send more money.¡± -No way. We don¡¯t have to worry about money anymore. So I¡¯ll show you a really cool result, just like you said. ¡°Okay. Let me know if you need my help.¡± -Hahaha. Thanks. Brian Chesky hung up the phone with a bigugh. Park Young-hoon asked him curiously as he returned to Yoo-hyun. There was a bright smile on Yoo-hyun¡¯s face. ¡°What¡¯s up with that happy mood?¡± ¡°I had some good news.¡± ¡°Then you should buy more drinks.¡± Yoo-hyun answered coolly to Park Young-hoon¡¯s yful question. ¡°Sure. Anytime. Let¡¯s open another bottle of whiskey.¡± He felt like he could buy all the drinks here if he wanted to. It was not because he had made a lot of money. It was because he was looking forward to seeing his friends fly high with their sparkling passion. He was thrilled to be able to watch them from the side. Park Young-hoon, who had no idea why, smiled broadly. ¡°Oh, awesome. That¡¯s good.¡± ¡°Come on, have a drink.¡± ng The sses collided, and the two menughed happily. The next day, at 2 p.m. In the conference room connected to the outdoor terrace on the 20th floor, thepany magazine shooting was in full swing. The content, which was organized tomemorate the victory of the LCD Business Division Innovation nning Contest, was scheduled to be published in three pages of the next month¡¯s magazine. Since the shooting was done in an open space, quite a few people gathered. Among them, there were also a fair number of female employees who supported Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yoo-hyun, fighting.¡± As the female employees¡¯ voices were heard, the photographer smiled and said. ¡°I think I need to zoom in on Yoo-hyun¡¯s face more.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s okay. Just do as you were doing.¡± Yoo-hyun, who was sitting in his seat ying the role of an audience member, waved his hand, and Manager Choi Min-hee, who was in charge of presenting, said. ¡°No, Yoo-hyun. It¡¯s too obvious, so why don¡¯t you ask a question instead?¡± ¡°Oh? Manager, you have a good sense. I¡¯ll do that.¡± The photographer epted her words right away. ¡°There¡¯s no need to do that¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun tried to stop him, Lee Chan-ho, who was ying the role of an audience member at the opposite desk, threw an idea. ¡°Then I¡¯ll turn my head towards Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Oh, then you¡¯ll get a good shot of your face as the photographer said.¡± Manager Kim Young-gil¡¯s words made the photographer nod his head. ¡°Okay, let¡¯s do that. Everyone else, please look at Yoo-hyun too. Yoo-hyun, please raise your hand and look at the audience.¡± ¡°¡­¡± They were really good at pushing things. That¡¯s how the shooting started unexpectedly. Yoo-hyun saw a man standing among the female employees. He was wearing neat clothes and sses without frames. He was observing Yoo-hyun with a sharp gaze. Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes settled on him as he recognized his old acquaintance. Click. Click. The photographer took pictures from various angles and said. ¡°Okay, we¡¯re done. Yoo-hyun, you pretended not to care, but you have a good vibe.¡± ¡°Your eyes were serious and nice.¡± The magazine writer also joined in. ¡°Hohoho.¡± ¡°They say Yoo-hyun can do anything.¡± People¡¯sughter andpliments were heard. The interview followed right away. As they sat down in a row by pushing their desks together, the magazine writer asked a question. ¡°Manager Choi, please tell us how you feel about winning as a presenter.¡± ¡°The reason why we were able to achieve excellent results in the Innovation nning Contest was not because of me, but¡­¡± Manager Choi Min-hee passed the credit to the people who worked with her. She pointed out one by one how each part member contributed to the project. Her praise also extended to Yoo-hyun. ¡°It was Yoo-hyun who set up the framework when we nned it in the beginning. Thank you again.¡± ¡°No, thank you, Manager. I didn¡¯t do much.¡± ¡°No. You did well, Yoo-hyun.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee took care of her team members until the end. The team members also sincerely followed their leader. Yoo-hyun saw the right image of an organization in front of him. Was it because they were all smart? Absolutely not. It was possible because they had consideration and camaraderie for each other at the bottom. It was impossible in a selfish organization where elitism prevailed. The leader of such an organization was looking at Yoo-hyun now. The interview continued towards Yoo-hyun. ¡°It¡¯s your turn, Han Yoo-hyun, the youngest employee. What do you think of your current team?¡± It was a mundane question to boost up the winning team from the magazine writer¡¯s mouth. Yoo-hyun looked around his team members and answered. ¡°I think my current team is very warm and nice. I think I¡¯m lucky to be on this team.¡± ¡°I can tell that you like your team just by looking at your expression. Then do you have no intention of moving to another team even if you have a good opportunity?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled faintly at the magazine writer¡¯s malicious question. Then he turned his gaze to his former boss standing in front of him and answered. ¡°Of course. No matter what offeres, it¡¯s for someone else.¡± ¡°Oh, I¡¯ve never seen anyone answer so firmly to this question. The sessful team is different indeed. Manager Choi, you must be happy.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nice to hear that.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee answered cheerfully to the magazine writer¡¯s question. Then Lee Chan-ho, who had been watching from the front, raised his hand with a sh and said. ¡°I¡¯ll answer that question again. I¡¯ll stay on this team even if there¡¯s a knife on my neck. Our team, our part is the best.¡± ¡°Chan-ho, it¡¯s toote.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee cut him off sharply, and the people who were watchingughed together. ¡°Hahaha.¡± The atmosphere of the interview was very friendly. Only the man who had been looking at Yoo-hyun had a stiff expression on his face. After the magazine shooting was over. Manager Choi Min-hee spoke to the hard-working part members. ¡°Shall we have a cup of coffee with the coupons we received today?¡± ¡°Sounds good.¡± Yoo-hyun left them behind and said. ¡°Manager, I¡¯ll skip this time.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°I have somewhere to stop by.¡± ¡°Okay. I got it. Enjoy yourself ande back.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and sent off his part members. Swoosh. Behind Yoo-hyun, the man who had been watching him since earlier approached and asked. He didn¡¯t notice that Yoo-hyun had waited for him on purpose. ¡°Can I talk to you for a moment?¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and asked, and he silently handed him a business card. -Group Strategy Office Strategy Team Kwon Sung-hoe Director. It was just apany business card, but he arrogantly lifted his chin as if he was something. It was a brilliant act of carrying the prestige of the Group Strategy Office on his back. It was quite pathetic, but Yoo-hyun hid his expression and responded to his act. ¡°I think it would be better to move to another ce.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do that.¡± Director Kwon Sung-hoe nodded his head and took the first step. Chapter 310: Chapter 310: Chapter 310 A momentter. Yoo-hyun faced Director Kwon Sung-hoe on a bench in the 20th floor corridor. He was not even given a cup of coffee in his hand. That was how much Director Kwon valued Yoo-hyun. It was exactly what Yoo-hyun wanted. He checked the time and got straight to the point. ¡°I¡¯m here to offer you a transfer to the Group Strategy Office.¡± ¡°Do you mean moving to a different team?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s a great opportunity that you can¡¯t get as an employee.¡± Director Kwon spoke with a confident expression. He must have thought it was an irresistible offer, but Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer was different from his expectation. ¡°Thank you, but I like my current team.¡± ¡°What? Haha. You don¡¯t know anything about the Group Strategy Office, do you?¡± Director Kwon gave a hollowugh at the employee who uttered such nonsense. Then he started to exin as if he was teaching him. ¡°The Group Strategy Office is¡­¡± The Group Strategy Office was the core department that coordinated the entire group. This ce, which carried out the chairman¡¯s direct orders, had every member with power equivalent to or higher than that of an executive in any subsidiary. They had tremendous authority and influence that could not be measured by sry. Being from the Group Strategy Office was enough to open up the path to sess in thepany. Yoo-hyun listened to his obvious words for a while and then looked at him calmly and said, ¡°I appreciate the opportunity. But I don¡¯t value sess that much.¡± ¡°It¡¯s worth much more than you think. You¡¯ll get benefits in personnel matters, and you can go abroad for training whenever you want. You can¡¯t imagine that with your academic background.¡± As soon as Director Kwon finished his words, Yoo-hyun remembered what he had said when he was his team leader. -Is it because your academic background is so low that you can¡¯t grasp the subject? Contact me only when I need you. Don¡¯t ask or question anything, just wait. He was full of elitism and treated Yoo-hyun, who came from the LCD business unit, as a rookie. Even though he worked hard and showed results, all he got back was a cold word. There was no way Yoo-hyun had any good feelings for him. But. Yoo-hyun smiled leisurely. ¡°Thank you for your kind offer. But my mind hasn¡¯t changed.¡± ¡°Are you really so stubborn?¡± ¡°I just want to live long and thin.¡± ¡°Really.¡± He even shook his head, trying to ease the mood a bit. Why? There was no need to stir up a ho¡¯s nest just to catch a piranha. When the time was ripe, Yoo-hyun would take action himself. Until then, Yoo-hyun nned to keep his teeth clenched. Instead, he scratched his pride a little bying down personally to recruit an employee like him. ¡°I¡¯m sorry you came all this way.¡± ¡°The bus won¡¯te back once it passes by.¡± ¡°I might regret it, but I want to trust my judgment now.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled without backing down. Director Kwon looked at him incredulously. That evening, Yoo-hyun spent hisst night in Seoul at Kang Jun-ki¡¯s house. He bought a lot of food for his friend who had lent him his house for quite a long time. There was beef among them. While Kang Jun-ki took out the burner and set it up, Yoo-hyun sat in front of theputer and browsed the news. The article came out as he had heard from Yeotae-sik, the executive director in Ulsan. It was an official article that Hansung released with Apple¡¯s permission. It also meant that the negotiation with Apple was over in a big picture. Of course, they kept the details secret. But maybe because the deal was so big, theizens¡¯ reactions were hot. -Wow. They said they had a secret evaluation meeting. Hansung must have pressed sharp. -I heard Ilseong couldn¡¯t even get in. -Hansung has some power. But then, will the next iPhone be ultra-high resolution? -What¡¯s the spec? -Apple is such a thing, they won¡¯t disclose it. Maybe they¡¯ll change it if they reveal it now? The atmosphere in Ulsan factory must be lively too. He felt a little proud of his team members who had worked hard. He only nced at the pleasant news for a moment. There was another news that caught Yoo-hyun¡¯s eye below it. It might look like nothing special news. But Yoo-hyun saw through the hidden intention behind the lines. This was a covert operation by Han Kyung-hoe, who hoped for a generational change. It was still too early, but they were impatiently waving their gs. Did they know? If you put meat on a fire that hasn¡¯t risen yet, it will stick. Just like Kang Jun-ki¡¯s voice from behind. ¡°Hey, you put the meat on too early.¡± Their past mistakes were repeated even now. Kang Jun-ki asked Yoo-hyun, who smiled. ¡°Yoo-hyun,e down. Let¡¯s eat.¡± ¡°Ah, I¡¯m sorry to just put the spoon on the table you prepared.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? The one who bought the meat is the boss.¡± Kang Jun-kiughed heartily and filled Yoo-hyun¡¯s ss with alcohol. They enjoyed the meat and alcohol and continued their conversation. Beep. In the middle of that, another call came to Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone. It was the number on the business card he had received today. He was sure when he saw the name Kwon Sung-hoe pop up. ¡°He must be really pissed off.¡± He had conveyed Yoo-hyun¡¯s refusal and received an order to persuade him more. The person who requested it must have been Director Yoon Joo-tak. Yoo-hyun pressed the call button and heard a heavy voice. -It¡¯s Director Kwon Sung-hoe from earlier. ¡°Hello. Nice to see you again.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted him cheerfully, but Director Kwon ignored him and said what he wanted to say. -I¡¯ll ask you one more time. Are you sure you don¡¯t want toe to the Group Strategy Office? I¡¯ll give you a promotion right away. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I have no intention of moving to the Group Strategy Office.¡± When Yoo-hyun refused again, Director Kwon squeezed out hisst patience. -Then I¡¯ll give you a group reward. This is as far as my favor goes. ¡°Thank you for your words. But my mind is the same.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer was still the same. Of course, he politely declined so that he wouldn¡¯t harbor too much resentment. As soon as Director Kwon finished his words, he hung up the phone. The possibility of contacting him again? It was unlikely for a while after he had done this much. He hoped that they wouldpletely forget about him in their heads. It wouldn¡¯t be that easy, though. Kang Jun-ki asked Yoo-hyun who hung up the phone. ¡°Why? Did someone scout you?¡± ¡°Just some annoying person.¡± Yoo-hyun casually threw his phone and said. Kang Jun-ki, who was grilling meat, said, ¡°But isn¡¯t your expression really arrogant right now?¡± ¡°Haha. Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. You look like a very mean guy.¡± I lifted my ss as Kang Jun-ki chuckled. ¡°That sounds very nice.¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯m good at talking.¡± The two of us continued our pointless conversation for a while. The next day, I took the morning train home, unpacked my luggage, and headed to the office. By the time I arrived at the Ulsan factory, it was just past lunchtime. As usual, I brought gifts with both hands. I was curious about the faces of the people I hadn¡¯t seen for a long time. What would they look like? I climbed up to the second floor of the office building with an expectant expression. Drill drill drill. One side of the office was under partition construction. Buzz buzz buzz. The voices of the construction workers echoed everywhere. There was no one from the Preceding Product Team in their seats. What¡¯s going on? I moved my feet with a bewildered feeling. That¡¯s when I saw it. In the corner, there was a review room where people were sitting and working. The review room was filled with all kinds of documents. Then, Maeng Ki-yong, my senior, ran up to me. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± He was so enthusiastic that I took a step back. Soon after, the others greeted me. Everyone had a bright smile on their faces. ¡°You worked hard, right?¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, good job.¡± ¡°What are you doing? Sit down.¡± I suddenly remembered when I first came here. No one weed me back then. But now, everyone was taking care of me. With a grateful heart, I bowed slightly. ¡°I¡¯m back.¡± ¡°You¡¯re back.¡± Everyone embraced me warmly. For a while, the atmosphere was lively. Especially Maeng Ki-yong¡¯s stories about his heroism in America were endless. ¡°The Apple mockup suddenly stopped working¡­¡± Jung In-wook, who was watching him from the side, clicked his tongue. ¡°He went to America and came back with a motor in his mouth.¡± ¡°It must be hard to have so much work piled up.¡± ¡°Who hasn¡¯t suffered?¡± I whispered to Jung In-wook, who was grumbling. ¡°And congrattions in advance.¡± ¡°For what?¡± ¡°You¡¯re going to be a team leader soon, right?¡± ¡°No, no. That¡¯s not it. Nothing¡¯s decided yet.¡± Jung In-wook waved his hand, but the result seemed obvious. The office partition construction was also for expanding the team. ¡°Isn¡¯t there a TF (Task Force) for ultra-high resolutioning up?¡± ¡°Huh. Where did you hear that?¡± ¡°From you, sir.¡± I smiled slyly and Jung In-wook shook his head vigorously. ¡°Geez. You¡¯re really hard to deal with.¡± ¡°Anyway, don¡¯t get too excited.¡± ¡°Hey. When did I ever?¡± Jung In-wook red up at my light joke as always. That¡¯s when it happened. Creak. Everyone stood up and straightened their backs. ¡°Hello.¡± A greeting came in like a wave and I turned my head. There was Lim Jun-pyo, the vice president, with a bright expression on his face. ¡°Hello.¡± I greeted him as I stood up and he stretched out his arms to hug me. But he seemed to change his mind and lowered his arms. Then he reached out his hand and said, ¡°Yeah. You did a great job.¡± ¡°Yes. It wasn¡¯t easy.¡± He raised his eyebrows as he saw me shaking his hand nervously. ¡°Yeah. You worked really hard. That¡¯s why I want to take care of you a little bit.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not just saying it. I¡¯m nning to add more staff, give you a reward, take care of your personnel evaluation¡­¡± Lim Jun-pyo¡¯s words got longer and longer and everyone¡¯s mouths opened wider and wider. It was certain that everything he said woulde true since he said it himself. Ko Jun-ho, the director who was next to him, nodded his head at every word. He seemed to be listening attentively without missing a single word. Lim Jun-pyo continued his speech and called Ko Jun-ho. ¡°Director Ko.¡± ¡°Yes, vice president.¡± Ko Jun-ho quickly nodded his head and Lim Jun-pyo went on. ¡°Yoo-hyun doesn¡¯t have much to do now, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. The nning is finished so there¡¯s no need to rush anything.¡± ¡°Good. He worked hard so let him work at his own pace.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± It was Lim Jun-pyo who said it. The word ¡®at his own pace¡¯ in front of everyone meant that no one should bother Yoo-hyun anymore. Chapter 311: Chapter 311: Chapter 311 I felt a bit awkward, but Vice President Im Jun-pyo looked determined. He seemed to have already received a call from Director Shin Kyung-wook. I dly epted his offer. ¡°Thank you for your consideration.¡± ¡°Hehe. You¡¯re wee. Kim Team Leader is doing a great job, isn¡¯t he?¡± ¡°Not at all.¡± As Senior Kim Ho-geol tried to step back, Vice President Im Jun-pyo patted his back. ¡°Hey, you should answer with confidence when someone praises you. Aren¡¯t you going to be a department head soon?¡± His words implied the formation of a TF. Senior Kim Ho-geol straightened his posture and answered. ¡°I will work harder.¡± ¡°Hehe. Good to see that.¡± Vice President Im Jun-pyo smiled pleasantly and looked around. ¡°What else can I do to help?¡± He might have thought that he had done enough and said that casually. But I was not the kind of person to miss such an opportunity. I immediately replied. ¡°The office is under construction, and I don¡¯t think it¡¯s efficient to work in the review room.¡± ¡°Mr. Yoo-hyun, no. This is a very important time and¡­¡± Senior Kim Ho-geol, who was startled, tried to stop me. But Vice President Im Jun-pyo cut him off. ¡°Kim Team Leader, Mr. Yoo-hyun has a point. It¡¯s too cramped and noisy here. Hmm¡­¡± He paused for a moment and then nodded as if he had made up his mind. ¡°Okay. Didn¡¯t the Preceding Product Team run too hardtely?¡± ¡°Yes. They did.¡± Director Go Joon-ho quickly agreed, and Vice President Im Jun-pyo gave a refreshing answer. It was exactly the same as when he used to pick up the phone right away when he had something to ask for. ¡°Then why don¡¯t you go on a pic while the construction is going on?¡± ¡°That is¡­¡± He took another step forward as Senior Kim Ho-geol hesitated. ¡°Should I find a ce for you? Let me see¡­¡± ¡°No, thank you. We¡¯ll find it ourselves.¡± Only then did Vice President Im Jun-pyo smile satisfiedly and ask me. ¡°How about that?¡± ¡°That¡¯s a very good decision.¡± I praised his decision. Employees live onpliments, after all. It was no different for vice presidents. ¡°Haha. Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± Vice President Im Jun-pyoughed heartily. ¡°¡­¡± Everyone was stunned by the sudden decision. That afternoon, I had a casual conversation with Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik at a cafe on the outskirts of Ulsan. It was his special favor as he misunderstood me as Director Shin¡¯s closest aide. ¡°The business director told us to go on a team pic today¡­¡± Executive Director Yeo Tae-sikughed loudly as he heard my story. ¡°Hahaha. Did the vice president really say that?¡± ¡°Yes. He said we need to rest if we want to use our brains.¡± ¡°As expected, he¡¯s a man with a cool side.¡± ¡°He looked happy. Did you get a call from Director Shin?¡± I casually asked, and Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik told me what had happened. He hade to trust me fully after going through a series of processes. He could say this because of that trust. ¡°Yes. Actually, Director Shin¡­¡± Director Shin Kyung-wook actively pulled in Vice President Im Jun-pyo. He didn¡¯t just talk, but also offered him a clear carrot. The vision of LCD Business Division¡¯s spin-off was that carrot. From the perspective of Vice President Im Jun-pyo, who barely survived with the factory investment deal, he couldn¡¯t refuse the opportunity to jump up one step as an affiliatepany president. Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik added one more behind-the-scenes story. ¡°It seems that Vice President Shin Chun-sik contacted Vice President Lim directly.¡± ¡°To lure him in?¡± ¡°Yes. Just like they did to you at the Group Strategy Office.¡± ¡°How did he respond?¡± As I asked, Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik answered lightly. ¡°He bowed politely and went along with it. That was also Director Shin¡¯s request.¡± ¡°You did well.¡± There was no reason to drool over another small carrot when he had an affiliatepany president right in front of him. It was enough to just draw a line and pretend to be friendly once in a while. Seeing this, I realized that Director Shin Kyung-wook had a good political sense. But Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik looked worried. ¡°Hehe. I knew you would say that. But I¡¯m honestly a bit anxious.¡± ¡°What are you worried about?¡± ¡°I wonder if Han Kyung-hoe will just sit back and watch. The LCD Business Division¡¯s atmosphere is too good, isn¡¯t it?¡± Han Kyung-hoe was a formidable organization that had more to spare. But it wasn¡¯t easy to tackle the LCD Business Division, which had already achieved great results. And there was another reason why they couldn¡¯t be too aggressive. ¡°They might give us some trouble in the short term, but it will be temporary.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Because Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho is not the kind of person who would watch that happen.¡± ¡°Huh. That makes sense.¡± Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik¡¯s mind wasplicated by the unexpected development. The faction led by Vice President Shin Chun-sik was ying the role of a king maker. If that movement caught the eye of Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho, who was a direct descendant, it wouldn¡¯t be good. There was a possibility that the two forces would sh. And then what? From the perspective of Director Shin Kyung-wook, who had no power yet, it was better to stay away. Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik¡¯s thoughts reached that point. He heard the same conclusion from the young employee in front of him. ¡°Until Director Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s foundation is established, we should quietly endure the drizzle.¡± ¡°Did you say you wanted to rest because of that¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t think too hard about it. I¡¯m just trying to hide for a while.¡± I said nonchntly, but Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik couldn¡¯t do that. He took a sip of water with his trembling hand and chuckled bitterly. ¡°Hehe. That¡¯s right. You can¡¯t reveal your existence. But you¡¯ll surely get some pressure from them since you rejected the Group Strategy Office¡¯s offer.¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. What can they do to a mere employee?¡± ¡°Right. You don¡¯t have to worry about that. I can¡¯t take that burden off you. Well.¡± Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik shed his eyes and made up his mind. I shook my head. ¡°Don¡¯t stand up for me because of me. You might mess things up. And I don¡¯t care about any tackles thate my way.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik looked at me with a hollow smile. He couldn¡¯t fathom the depth of the employee in front of him. A harsh winter was approaching. While everyone else was busy wrapping up their year-long projects, the Preceding Product Team went on a pic to Busan. The people who got on thepany shuttle bus in casual clothes still looked incredulous. Lee Jin-mok, who sat next to me, was no exception. ¡°I don¡¯t know if this is okay.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. We need to rest when we can.¡± I answered coolly, and Jung In-wook, who was sitting in front of me, turned around and said. ¡°Yeah. Let¡¯s have some fun since we¡¯re here.¡± ¡°Mr. Jung, you deserve it.¡± I said, and Jung In-wook looked surprised. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°You have a long way to go, so you should rest while you can.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± The people aroundughed as Jung In-wook got angry. Jung In-wook sighed deeply as he watched him. ¡°Ugh. How did I get involved with that guy?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it good for you?¡± I peeled an egg and handed it to him. He took a bite and said. ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s good, it¡¯s good.¡± The destination of the 3-day pic was the sea of Busan. It wasn¡¯t hard to book a pension since it wasn¡¯t the peak season. The only regret was that we couldn¡¯t go into the sea because it was winter. I was walking along the beach, looking at the open sea. Lee Jin-mok, who was with me, took off his jacket and said bravely. ¡°I¡¯m serious, I can do it. I¡¯ll give you 100,000 won if you go into the sea.¡± ¡°But you have to touch that styrofoam over there.¡± As Son Moo-gil, who was also with us, pointed to the inside of the sea, Lee Jin-mok red up. ¡°Mr. Son, you didn¡¯t say that before.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯m saying it now.¡± As the two argued, Min Soo-jin, who was walking with me, said. ¡°I don¡¯t understand why men are like that.¡± ¡°They have a lot of pent-up frustration, I guess. But isn¡¯t it nice to see?¡± ¡°Pfft. Yeah. It¡¯s good that the parts are getting along.¡± Min Soo-jin covered her mouth andughed. She was different from how she used to be stiff all the time. ¡°I like seeing youugh more, Mr. Min.¡± She stopped for a moment as I said that. She looked down and kicked the sand with her foot. ¡°People say I¡¯ve changed.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°I feel it too. Lately, I enjoy going to work.¡± ¡°Even though you workte every day?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fun. What I make is spreading to the world. How great is that?¡± She lifted her head and looked lighter. I sincerely said. ¡°That¡¯s true. You look good.¡± ¡°You made me change. Just like you said to me before.¡± Her eyes met mine. ng. The words I had spat out to her in front of the roaring sea came to mind. -Factions, office politics, purebloodism. We can¡¯t rise up unless we break these injustices. It was something I said to stimte her, who was rigid. And it was something I felt embarrassed to think about again at this point. ¡°Thank you, Mr. Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°I¡¯m embarrassed.¡± ¡°Everyone else will be grateful too.¡± She opened her mouth once and poured out her sincerity. She hadn¡¯t even drunk alcohol yet. That one word from her mouth tickled my heart. I scratched my head and tried to answer. Ssh. Lee Jin-mok, who fell into the water, screamed loudly. ¡°Aaaaaah. Don¡¯t push me!¡± Then he dragged Son Moo-gil into the water with him. Ssh. ¡°Hey, you bastard.¡± Two people were sshing in the winter sea out of nowhere. I said as I watched them. ¡°The others don¡¯t seem to have any thoughts, do they?¡± ¡°Puhahaha.¡± Min Soo-jinughed freely for once. It was augh that suited her well, as always. There was so much to do when we had money and time. So much that I wondered what to do first. Mang Ki-yong, who was holding a schedule and thinking hard, said simply. ¡°Let¡¯s just do sea fishing today.¡± ¡°But we have to do ATV and survival too¡­¡± ¡°If we go fishing and eat raw fish, people will never want to move.¡± ¡°Really? Mr. Jung said he wanted to add hiking too?¡± ¡°You can¡¯t do that. Look over there.¡± I pointed my chin and saw Jung In-wook lying like a cocoon in a corner. There were a few more people groaning in simr positions. They had lost their passion for the sea they had seen for the first time. Mang Ki-yong looked worried and asked. ¡°Right. How can we go fishing like this?¡± ¡°They¡¯ll like it once they go.¡± ¡°Really? They look like they just want to be left alone.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that. It¡¯s all possible if the leader pulls them well. Mr. Mang should know that by now.¡± My words shut his mouth up. He was about to be a part leader soon, so he seemed more confident in his shoulders. Chapter 312: Chapter 312: Chapter 312 ¡°Don¡¯t hesitate, right?¡± ¡°Yes. Don¡¯t give them any leeway once you¡¯ve made up your mind. Lead them with confidence. They¡¯ll follow you as long as you don¡¯t go in a ridiculous direction.¡± Maeng Gi-yong, the senior staff member, nodded at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Then he put some force into his stomach and shouted loudly. ¡°Let¡¯s go fishing!¡± ¡°Ugh. Let¡¯s take a break.¡± The people groaned, but he showed his enthusiasm to get the people who were lying down up. ¡°You have to go. Get up quickly.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled at his sight. ¡°He¡¯s bing a passionate part leader.¡± Tattattattat. The people who were tired changed their expressions as soon as they got on the boat. It was a matter of today¡¯s meal, so everyone fished passionately. Of course, that didn¡¯t mean the fish were easy to catch. ¡°Ha, another miss.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at the sea with the sound of sighs from here and there, the sound of the boat engine, and the sound of cutting the waves as background music. The boat¡¯s lights flickered on the darkened sea. Yoo-hyun¡¯s float on the water moved slowly up and down in rhythm. The float was working hard to catch a fish. It looked just like Yoo-hyun when he first came on dispatch. He tried to change something no matter what. The time when he was struggling shed through his mind. Yoo-hyun was lost in thought while looking at the float. Kim Ho-geol, the chief, came over with a chair and asked. ¡°What are you thinking about so much?¡± ¡°I just looked back on the past.¡± ¡°There were a lot of things that happened.¡± ¡°I know.¡± It wasn¡¯t easy to solve everything as he thought. There were unexpected problems and people who didn¡¯t follow him. He had to solve one maze after another. Why did he do that? Yoo-hyun looked at the sea, and Kim Ho-geol, the chief, looked at the same ce. After a moment of silence, Kim Ho-geol, the chief, brought out his curiosity that had piled up. ¡°Can you tell me now?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°You said it yourself. If you get a big result, you¡¯ll tell me what you want.¡± He spat out what Yoo-hyun had said at thest dinner, and Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders and answered. ¡°It¡¯s still far away, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Haha. Is that so? Well, I guess that¡¯s how it is for you.¡± ¡°But I can tell you a little bit.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Yoo-hyun turned his head and looked at Kim Ho-geol, the chief. He had lost his naive look when he couldn¡¯t find a clue at first. He started to look like a leader. Yoo-hyun asked him earnestly. ¡°When you be a manager, there will be more difficult things.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I hope you don¡¯t forget your heart now and ovee them.¡± Kim Ho-geol, the chief, snorted at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words that seemed to teach him something. ¡°Hey. Is that what an employee should ask a team leader?¡± ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°No, no. You know what? You¡¯re different from others.¡± ¡°How am I different?¡± ¡°You have no ambition for personal gain at all.¡± It seemed like he misunderstood something, but it wasn¡¯t something to tackle. Yoo-hyun listened to his calm words. ¡°There¡¯s only one person like that in ourpany. The person who cares more about the well-being of his members than his own achievements.¡± ¡°Who is that person?¡± ¡°The president. Sometimes when I see you, I feel like the president is in front of me.¡± He showed his insight even though he wasn¡¯t drunk. Yoo-hyun asked Kim Ho-geol, the chief. ¡°Have you ever met the president in person?¡± ¡°No.¡± He shook his head right away, and Yoo-hyun snorted. That was when it happened. Yoo-hyun¡¯s float moved up and down greatly . He jumped up and lifted his fishing rod. He felt a heavy feeling in his hand. Even if he didn¡¯t have any experience, he could feel that he had hit a jackpot. ¡°Wow!¡± He stepped on the boat counter and pulled hard on his fishing rod. A big fish jumped out of the water with a ssh . The people gasped as they saw the fish pping on the deck. ¡°Wow!¡± ¡°What is this?¡± The captain came over and confirmed it for them. ¡°It¡¯s a sea bream. I haven¡¯t seen such a big sea bream in a long time.¡± The people cheered. ¡°Jackpot. It¡¯s a sea bream.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips curled up in a good mood. The float didn¡¯t move for nothing. Sometimes he could catch a big fish like this. What Yoo-hyun did on dispatch was also like this. He thought he had made a little change, but that wasn¡¯t it. He made a huge change that could change the lives of the people who were gathered here and the people who would work with them in the future. That fact came to Yoo-hyun as a great meaning. He sat down and said to Kim Ho-geol, the chief. ¡°Chief, you said I had no ambition, right?¡± ¡°I did.¡± ¡°You were wrong. I think I¡¯m a very greedy guy.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± He tilted his head and asked, and Yoo-hyun threw him a meaningful word. ¡°I¡¯m not satisfied even though I caught such a big fish.¡± Yoo-hyun had a thick smile on his lips. That night. Avish table was spread out in the restaurant on the first floor of the pension. The people ate and drank like crazy. The atmosphere continued to the big room inside the pension. There were a lot of bottles of alcohol and snacks on the table, and the people were ying games like crazy. ¡°Basin Robbins 31.¡± From basic games to various games that appeared on TV shows. The people prepared a lot. Thanks to that, theughter never stopped. ¡°Hahaha.¡± Hwa Ryong Jeong Jeom was still a karaoke machine. A squeak came out of Lee Jin-mok, the staff member¡¯s throat, who held the microphone. ¡°I¡¯m crazy~ Really crazy~ I hate you so much~¡± The crazy people danced along with the mood. ¡°Wow.¡± Of course, Yoo-hyun was among them. He shook his waist next to Yoo-hyun, and Kim Seon-dong, the staff member who had no spirit, also shook his body. His eyes were half-closed. It was truly a night of madness. Kim Seon-dong, the staff member who was enjoying the drinking party without a care, threw up what he had eaten in front of the pension. ¡°Ugh.¡± Thud. Thud. Yoo-hyun, who followed him, patted his back. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°I¡¯m¡­ fine.¡± ¡°Drink some water.¡± Yoo-hyun handed him some water, and Kim Seon-dong, the staff member who took it, said. ¡°I always owe you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that.¡± He remembered Kim Seon-dong, the staff member who was suffering in the past. He had also patted his back and gave him water when he was drunk. But Kim Seon-dong, the staff member now, was different. He didn¡¯t look weak and lonely anymore. He looked up at Yoo-hyun after spitting out everything. ¡°Yoo-hyun, let¡¯s have another drink.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± ¡°Haha. I¡¯ll¡­ I¡¯ll go all the way today¡­¡± He even boasted, which he didn¡¯t usually do. He looked good. Of course, he still seemed to struggle with his strength. Thump. Yoo-hyun caught his shoulder as he tried to fall to the ground in a drunken state. Then he carried him to an empty room. ¡°Ha, let¡¯s have another drink¡­ Mm, mm.¡± As soon as heid him down in the room, Kim Seon-dong, the staff member reached out his hand. Then he fell asleep without knowing anything. Yoo-hyun looked down at him with a gentle smile. When Yoo-hyun put Kim Seon-dong, the staff member to bed and came out, it was then. Jung In-wook, the manager who was sitting on a chair in the yard, asked. ¡°Is Seon-dong asleep?¡± ¡°Yes. He passed out quickly.¡± ¡°The kid. He drank too much for his own good.¡± Yoo-hyun pulled a chair and sat next to Jung In-wook, the manager and said. ¡°Do you want more?¡± ¡°I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able toe out if I go in there.¡± Jung In-wook, the manager pointed to the big room. The sound of singing was stilling from there. ¡°They seem to be having fun.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I never dreamed of having such a team.¡± ¡°Do you still regret it?¡± Yoo-hyun nced at him and Jung In-wook, the manager turned his head toward Yoo-hyun. He made a serious expression that didn¡¯t suit him and opened his mouth. ¡°Do you know what I think I did best?¡± ¡°Moving to this team?¡± ¡°No. Listening to your words.¡± Jung In-wook, the manager didn¡¯t care about his team in the past. He rather stuck to Hong Hyuk-soo, the manager of the second part and tried to build his political position. Yoo-hyun had said something to him then. ¡°What did I say?¡± ¡°You said that I would be a team leader anyway. And that this team would do much better than the third team.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°And that¡¯s what happened.¡± It was unusual for Jung In-wook, the manager to be so calm. ¡°I¡¯ll have to treat you as my benefactor for life.¡± Yoo-hyun poked his ribs jokingly and said yfully. ¡°What are you talking about? It would have been your fault if it went wrong, but it went well so it¡¯s your merit.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. That¡¯s how you should think.¡± ¡°Kid, until the end¡­¡± He trailed off and looked up at the sky and muttered. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Are you drunk?¡± ¡°Hey, do you take a man¡¯s sincerity like that?¡± ¡°I couldn¡¯t hear you. Let¡¯s go inside. It¡¯s cold.¡± Yoo-hyun pulled his arm and he snickered and got up. There was affection for Yoo-hyun in his eyes. The next day. There were a lot of activities nned, but there was no one who could do them. They all slept while groaning, ate something delicious, and had another drinking party in the evening. Maeng Gi-yong, the senior staff member who was watching them quietly spat out a sigh. ¡°Why did wee to the sea if we¡¯re going to do this?¡± ¡°It has atmosphere.¡± ¡°Still. I can¡¯t understand this at all.¡± He got up from his seat and Yoo-hyun pulled his arm and said. ¡°Sometimes you have to ept things with your heart rather than your head.¡± ¡°Sigh. Let¡¯s go.¡± Maeng Gi-yong, the senior staff member sighed and followed Yoo-hyun to join the drinking party. He looked like he was being dragged to a ughterhouse. A littleter. He lifted his ss and shouted as if nothing had happened. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s do a one-shot like this.¡± ¡°Wow!¡± He drank the alcohol in one gulp as the people focused on him. ¡°Maeng Gi-yong. Maeng Gi-yong.¡± ¡°Come on, let¡¯s have another drink.¡± He invited them to drink with a good mood as he received cheers. Yoo-hyunughed at him. He showed the color of the advanced product team. He looked indifferent at first, but when he got fired up, he was more passionate than any other team. The team that had copsed in the past was now burning brightly. What would it look like when their color dyed the whole mobile group? It was a quite interesting point to watch for Yoo-hyun. ¡°They¡¯re really fun people.¡± After spending another night of madness, the retreat schedule was finally over. Chapter 313: Chapter 313: Chapter 313 When Yoo-hyun came to work after a rxing weekend, the office was neatly organized. At the entrance partition, there was a different namete than the previous one for the Advanced Product Team. Ultra High Resolution TF The Advanced Product Team was upgraded to Ultra High Resolution TF until thepletion of the Apple Phone 4 project. ordingly, Kim Ho-geol, who was the team leader, became a director. The parts also grew in size and formed temporary teams. Circuit, Panel, Advanced. In addition to the original Advanced Product Team, Circuit 3 Team, Panel 3 Team, Future Product Research Institute, and some CTO staff were added. As Yoo-hyun was standing at the entrance, Go Seong-cheol, a senior researcher, approached him and said. ¡°Yoo-hyun, do you know where your seat is?¡± ¡°No. I was just thinking for a moment.¡± ¡°I¡¯m also feeling nervous right now.¡± Go Seong-cheol, who used to be the 2nd part leader, became the 1st part leader of the Panel Team. His temporary part leader life continued. He also had other researchers under him, so his shoulders must have been heavy. ¡°You¡¯ll do well.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. Our team leader from CTO seems very strict.¡± Go Seong-cheol sighed softly. Suddenly, Jeong In-wook, a senior researcher who came close, grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s arm. ¡°Yoo-hyun, if you stay like this, he¡¯ll think I didn¡¯t take care of you.¡± ¡°Haha. Did you settle in well?¡± ¡°Yeah. Let¡¯s sit down quickly before you see the person in charge.¡± ¡°Yes, team leader.¡± Jeong In-wook became the Circuit Team Leader. The 1st part leader was Maeng Gi-yong, a senior researcher, and the 2nd part leader was Choi Jin-gon, a senior researcher from the original 3rd team. Yoo-hyun belonged to the 1st part of the Circuit Team under TF. Jeong In-wook, who sat next to Yoo-hyun, exined more about the situation. ¡°And the advanced team¡­¡± The 1st part of the Advanced Team was led by the staff from the Future Product Research Institute and reviewed OLED panels. And the 2nd part reviewed the production of ultra-high resolution panels using existing LCD processes. There was a lot to do with enough investment in the factory. It was exactly what Yoo-hyun wanted to prepare for the future. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± ¡°Yeah. That¡¯s why my shoulders are heavier.¡± ¡°Already acting like a team leader?¡± ¡°Of course. Do you know how many people I have under me?¡± Jeong In-wook showed a confident expression. He seemed to have a lot of pride in his position. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t have to worry too much about him. He congratted him with his heart. ¡°That¡¯s a good attitude.¡± ¡°You can rest now. I¡¯m going to run the module work mainly with the people from the 3rd team that we got this time.¡± ¡°Yes. I have to rest if everyone tells me to.¡± He said that, but he had no intention of resting. Yoo-hyun wanted to set up a system that could run on its own even without him. Jeong In-wook didn¡¯t know what Yoo-hyun was thinking and said with a serious expression. ¡°Yeah. The person in charge said he would take care of you resting. That¡¯s my first mission.¡± ¡°Haha. It¡¯s a goodpany life in many ways.¡± ¡°Yeah. I envy you the most.¡± ¡°Do you want to switch?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯d rather be a team leader than an employee.¡± Jeong In-wook smiled and answered. He pretended not to care, but he had a lot of pride in his expression. Yoo-hyun greeted him again with his heart. ¡°I look forward to working with you, team leader.¡± Time passed and the new year of 2009 came. At the same time, good news came from everywhere. Ulsan 1 Factory, Auditorium. Yoo-hyun was sitting in the audience where a group event was taking ce. His eyes moved from Kim Ho-geol, who was standing on stage, to Park Jin-hoon, who was crouching below him. He was holding flowers as the youngest member who came from the 3rd team. Yoo-hyun chuckled and said. ¡°Jin-hoon should not be so obvious that he is going out with her.¡± Jeong In-wook next to him replied. ¡°He has passion like no other.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I don¡¯t have much to do.¡± ¡°Do you want me to tell Jin-hoon not to do it?¡± ¡°Haha. No, it¡¯s not like that.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled lightly when The announcer¡¯s voice rang out loud. -The best organization award. Ultra High Resolution TF. This organization has shown the ability to ovee the existing limits based on¡­ Kim Ho-geol stood with a firm posture. On the opposite side, Yeo Tae-sik, the vice president of the mobile group, smiled as he looked at the que. -¡­January 25th, 2009, Mobile Group Vice President Yeo Tae-sik. Next, a que and a prize of 20 million won will be awarded. As Kim Ho-geol received the que, apuse sounded from everywhere. p p p p p. Park Jin-hoon quickly handed over the flowers. Seeing that, Yoo-hyun suddenly remembered Park Seung-woo¡¯s award ceremony. ¡®The flowers were really big.¡¯ He smiled at the funny memory. Then, he heard a buzzing sound from behind. ¡°Ultra High Resolution TF is really lucky. How many times is this?¡± ¡°I know. They also got a lot of individual rewards.¡± ¡°The business director even takes care of them separately.¡± Everyone was envious of this scene. Maybe that¡¯s why? The team members who sat next to him shrugged their shoulders. Kim Ho-geol grabbed the microphone. In front of the senior team leaders, he didn¡¯t lose hisposure and opened his mouth. -First of all, I would like to thank the TF members who made this great achievement possible. Actually, as a leader, my ability is¡­ Kim Ho-geolpletely let go of himself. He was a leader who realized the truth that he became stronger as he let go. Yoo-hyun looked at him with a pleased expression when his name was suddenly called out of his mouth. -Andstly, I would like to thank Han Yoo-hyun, who made the project possible with his strong passion. Why does he do that? He couldn¡¯t get used to it no matter how many times he heard it. The audience didn¡¯t know Yoo-hyun¡¯s feelings and pped their hands. p p p p p. The people behind him also bowed their heads. ¡°Who is Han Yoo-hyun? Didn¡¯t someone call his namest time when they got an award?¡± ¡°Yeah. He also thanked him when he got the best employee award.¡± ¡°What did he do to deserve that?¡± ¡°I heard from my colleague in charge 4 that he also got an individual reward this time.¡± ¡°An employee on secondment? He must have some connections.¡± ¡°I guess so. He must have picked the right line, really.¡± As they muttered sarcastically, Kim Seon-dong, a senior researcher in front of him, turned his head sharply. He clenched his teeth and red at the man who was sneering. ¡°Don¡¯t say that if you don¡¯t know anything.¡± ¡°Huh? What do you mean¡­¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun should have gotten a bigger award. He did that well.¡± The man was startled by the sudden attack and looked around. The people in front of him all turned their heads and red at him. He felt like he hadmitted a mortal sin and bowed his head involuntarily. ¡°Ah¡­ I¡¯m sorry.¡± Kim Seon-dong turned his head and looked at Yoo-hyun. As Yoo-hyun lowered his head, he nodded with a stiff face. He looked as if he was saying, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll protect you. Jeong In-wook, who was watching him, chuckled. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re really lucky. You have so many bodyguards.¡± ¡°Yes¡­ I guess so¡­¡± He felt more embarrassed than grateful. This was definitely an overreaction by Kim Seon-dong, the team leader. He wanted to tell him to stop doing this. But why did he keep smiling? Yoo-hyun managed to control his expression and looked up. The screen on the podium still had some words on it. Best Organization Award: Ultra High Resolution TF It was a notification of Yoo-hyun¡¯s performance during his dispatch. He burst intoughter. Time passed a little more. Things were going exactly as Yoo-hyun wanted. People got rewarded for their work and worked harder with a good mood. The organization moved forward on its own as a positive cycle was established. There was no trace of the defeatist attitude that used to show up asionally. This was enough. But what the hell? -2009 First Half Hansung Group R&D Award: Han Yoo-hyun Yoo-hyun was dumbfounded when he checked his email. It was obvious that someone from above was pushing him. They clearly wanted to promote him without any objection. ¡°Crazy¡­¡± A coarse word came out of Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth. Why? Because he would inevitably catch the eye of the group strategy office. That¡¯s why. At that moment. Song Hyun-seung, the executive director of the group strategy office, faced Kwon Sung-hae, the director. He had a copy of thetest Hansung Electronics newsletter in his hand. He looked at the interview with Yoo-hyun and a deep wrinkle formed next to his big eyes. He looked very friendly because of his thick eyelids. ¡°Haha. He says he has no intention of moving to another organization no matter what offer he gets¡­¡± ¡°Yes. He didn¡¯t budge when I talked to himst time. He was quite arrogant.¡± Kwon Sung-hae nodded at Song Hyun-seung¡¯s words. ¡°He deserves it. The group leader is taking care of him so well, he has no reason toe to us.¡± ¡°I thought it was strange that he refused so confidently.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I told you to give him a penalty. But Vice President Yeo gave him an award instead. What should we do?¡± ¡°We have to make him pay.¡± Kwon Sung-hae lowered his voice and Song Hyun-seung snapped his fingers and said, ¡°Bingo. We have to show those LCD business guys how scary the group strategy office is. Huhu.¡± One corner of Song Hyun-seung¡¯s mouth curled up. The next day. At the group leader¡¯s office in Ulsan 1st factory. Yoo-hyun spoke to Yeo Tae-sik, the vice president who came down to Ulsan factory. ¡°Group leader, thank you for your consideration, but you didn¡¯t have to do this much.¡± ¡°No, you and Kim Young-gil deserved it. It wasn¡¯t my opinion, it was themon opinion of Vice President Shin and Director Kim.¡± ¡°I wish you had given me a different award then.¡± ¡°Why should I? I believe that personnel should be fair.¡± Yeo Tae-sik didn¡¯t show any regret despite Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He could see that the situation would turn bad. Yoo-hyun spoke bluntly. ¡°Group strategy office won¡¯t stay still. Or maybe they already contacted you.¡± ¡°Yes. You¡¯re right. But that doesn¡¯t mean I have to back down. What¡¯s the point of being a leader who can¡¯t protect one subordinate?¡± He appreciated his thoughtfulness, but he regretted his emotional response. It didn¡¯t match his usual calm style. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you I¡¯m fine? I can handle a little rain. I have nothing to lose.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m not fine. Do you know why I¡¯m trying to push Vice President Shin as a leader?¡± ¡°Yes. I heard itst time.¡± ¡°Right. I believe that if Vice President Shin bes a leader, he will create a fairpany culture that I want.¡± Did he recall the time when he was pushed aside by Han Kyung-hoe and his ability was not recognized? Or did he recall the time when he met Vice President Shin and set a new goal? His eyes sparkled behind his thin silver sses. Yoo-hyun nodded at his words for now. ¡°I agree with you on that part.¡± ¡°Then why do I have to ept such unreasonable demands?¡± ¡°You said you value results over processes.¡± ¡°I know. But that doesn¡¯t mean I want to destroy my values. I don¡¯t want to go to my destination like that.¡± Yoo-hyun was surprised to see Yeo Tae-sik¡¯s burning look. He saw the strong ideal that was hidden behind him. Chapter 314: Chapter 314: Chapter 314 It was not a thought that an ordinarypany employee would easily have. I could not know his innermost feelings with 100 percent certainty, but what was clear was that his goal aligned with mine. He was a colleague worth trusting once. Instead of stepping back, I suggested a way to minimize the damage. ¡°I understand your feelings, group leader. I agree with some of them. So I can¡¯t just let them do whatever they want.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know how much you heard, but the group strategy office will make a move. The expected move is¡­¡± As I continued to speak, the eyes of executive director Yeotae-sik grew bigger. He couldn¡¯t believe what he heard from an employee. ¡°Is that true?¡± ¡°Yes. We have to break even at least. It¡¯s better to be prepared.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°And if this happens again¡­¡± I stopped mid-sentence and hesitated, as if I was asking for the next answer from him. Executive director Yeotae-sik looked into my eyes and gave me the answer I wanted. ¡°I don¡¯t think my mind will change.¡± ¡°I thought you would say that.¡± ¡°But if you need help, I¡¯ll talk to you first.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s enough. And thank you for the promotion.¡± When I expressed my gratitude bluntly, executive director Yeotae-sik chuckled and said. ¡°You¡¯re funny. You looked so unhappy before.¡± ¡°Of course not. I¡¯m the type who never refuses what¡¯s given to me.¡± ¡°Haha. Okay. Thank you for epting it.¡± At my easygoing words, executive director Yeotae-sik finally rxed his tense expression and smiled. Many people were promoted because of their good performance. Senior Maeng Gi-yong became a manager, and Kim Seon-dong became a senior. I also enjoyed the benefit. It started with Kim Ho-geol¡¯s personnel announcement. ¡°Congrattions, Han Daeri.¡± The team members who rushed in congratted me from all sides. ¡°Wow, awesome. Isn¡¯t this a super-fast promotion?¡± ¡°You got two R&D awards and then you got promoted right away.¡± ¡°Haha. It feels like you¡¯re already a manager, you know.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± I had a hard time expressing my gratitude to all the words that poured out. That was not all. I also received many congrattory calls and messages from everywhere. It was something that never happened in the past. Moreover, I was promoted one year earlier than before. I didn¡¯t live selfishly like before, tied to promotion. It was then. I got a call from the person who was the starting point of the change. It was Park Seung-woo Daeri, my mentor. -Han Yoo-hyun Daeri, congrattions. I could hear his familiar voice from the phone. A smile naturally formed on my lips. ¡°Isn¡¯t it awkward to be so formal?¡± -Haha. What¡¯s wrong with being a little awkward between the same daeris? ¡°It¡¯s an honor. You even called me when roaming fees are expensive.¡± -I skipped lunch to call you. And listen¡­ Park Seung-woo Daeri told me his stories that had piled up. He was far away, but it felt like he was talking right next to me. ¡°How¡¯s MBA going?¡± -It¡¯s perfect except for missing you. ¡°You seem to be living very well.¡± -Yeah. I¡¯m having fun and doing well. Isn¡¯t your assignment almost over? I answered Park Seung-woo Daeri¡¯s question honestly. ¡°Yes. It¡¯s almost done. There¡¯s nothing left to do.¡± -Well. You should rest well then. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that too many times.¡± -Haha. It¡¯s the best to rest while getting paid the same, right? Everyone had the same reaction when I said that. I had been hearing that for months now. Time passed like that. In the meantime, my work was very idle. As I was wondering what to do, I saw Lee Jin-mok Juim heading to the warehouse with a parts list in his hand. He looked busy, so I reached out first. ¡°Juim-nim, let me do it.¡± ¡°No, Han Daeri. Jinhun has to learn.¡± ¡°I can teach you.¡± ¡°Hey, you can¡¯t do that. Just take a break.¡± Jin-mok Lee, the team leader, smiled and patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s back as usual. Soon after, Jin-hoon Park approached with a spirited posture. He heard the team leader¡¯s words and ran enthusiastically. They were not the only ones. Everyone except Yoo-hyun was busy moving around. He looked over at the panel team and it was the same. ¡°Senior Go, hurry up. You¡¯ll bete for the meeting with the equipmentpany.¡± ¡°I¡¯m going.¡± Sung-chul Go, the senior engineer, grabbed his notebook and ran at the panel team leader¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun muttered to himself as he watched him go. ¡°It¡¯s a meeting with the panel equipmentpany. They¡¯ll probably decide on the investment today.¡± It was another team¡¯s business, but Yoo-hyun already knew it well. Click. Yoo-hyun sat in his chair and pressed the mouse button for no reason. The document he had seen enough of opened in front of his eyes. It was a document that contained the goals and tasks of the ultra-high-resolution TF project. He had already set up a solid system based on the schedule, so there was nothing to touch. It ran smoothly on its own. Everyone had the capacity to ovee any problems that arose. More than anything, everyone was telling Yoo-hyun to rest. ¡°¡­¡± That made him feel more empty. It was one thing to rx once or twice, but it was hard to repeat it. This was apletely different problem from leaving work early and enjoying his daily life. Yoo-hyun looked at himself reflected on the monitor and gave a hollowugh. ¡°Am I a workaholic?¡± Well, he had been working hard for thepany for 20 years, so it was understandable. He had been moving non-stop for almost two years, even though he hadn¡¯t stepped up. He had never let go of his work for this long in thepany. But what if he went back to work? He didn¡¯t want to repeat his past mistakes at all. Then there was only one conclusion. Yoo-hyun controlled his mind more. Let¡¯s enjoy it more leisurely. The winner is the one who enjoys it. He closed his eyes with all kinds of excuses. Then he opened his eyes soon and got up from his seat. ¡°Sigh. It¡¯s hard to rest, too.¡± Yoo-hyun spat out the words, but he felt ridiculous. He never imagined that he would worry about resting. The next day. Yoo-hyun told Hyun-woo Jung, who always had breakfast with him, about this problem. Hyun-woo Jung, who was running next to him, said, ¡°Hey, you still have a lot of things to worry about.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m really just ying around.¡± ¡°What? We have a lot of documents that you made in our development nning team.¡± ¡°I made those all in the beginning.¡± Yoo-hyun answered casually, and Hyun-woo Jung asked in surprise. ¡°Oh, really? But are they still valid?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with them? They¡¯re working ording to them.¡± ¡°No. We always mess up our schedule once we set it. Our goals change too.¡± Hyun-woo Jung¡¯s words were not wrong. There were hardly any teams that kept their initial schedule and goals during the project period. There were many unexpected variables. ¡°It¡¯s such an important project.¡± Yoo-hyun dodged the question, and Hyun-woo Jung raised his voice. ¡°The ultra-high-resolution project was even worse. Everyone opposed it at first, so we also managed it with a red light on our side.¡± ¡°Did you?¡± ¡°Yes. Bute to think of it, you guys changed your organization to meet the schedule. You¡¯re amazing, bro.¡± ¡°Why are you praising me?¡± Yoo-hyun asked incredulously, and Hyun-woo Jung answered with a proud expression. ¡°You were at the center of it. Everyone who knows knows that.¡± ¡°No, man. Don¡¯t say that out loud. I¡¯m really embarrassed because I¡¯m resting too much these days.¡± Yoo-hyun said sincerely, but Hyun-woo Jung didn¡¯t seem to sympathize at all. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t be modest. You deserve it.¡± ¡°Sigh. Fine. Let¡¯s rest a bit and go.¡± ¡°Yes. Okay.¡± Hyun-woo Jung shouted with a bright smile. A momentter, Yoo-hyun wiped his sweat as he sat on the bench. Hyun-woo Jung, who was sitting next to him and drinking water, asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°Bro, what do you do when you go home?¡± ¡°I just live a normal life like everyone else, what else?¡± ¡°Then you must not be bored like you are at work.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± As the dispatch wasing to an end, he often met his friend Ha-joon Seok and had a lot of conversations with Hyun-jin Geon. He also went home frequently and helped his mother and father with their work. He also managed Han-jae Hee¡¯s graduation. He also had a drink with his colleagues or acquaintances who came to Ulsan. Come to think of it, his daily life was not as empty as it was at work. Why was that? Everyone else was busy, but he was the only one who was idle? That wasn¡¯t the only reason. -I wish you would let go of it more. You still have some obsession left. The answer was in the words that Shin-kyung Wook, the director, had said a while ago. Yoo-hyun still had an obsession that he had to untangle theplicated threads of thepany. He tried not to be tied up, but he still hadn¡¯t emptied it all out. Then the only thing left to do was to force himself to let go of it. He had to distance himself from it consciously. That way, he could see further. Yoo-hyun was gaining a small insight when it happened. Hyun-woo Jung pped his hands and said, ¡°Oh, right. Bro, are you going to school on Friday?¡± ¡°Where did you hear that?¡± ¡°Eun-a told me. She said the professor contacted you?¡± ¡°It just happened to be like that.¡± ¡°The juniors must be happy to hear your interview lecture. I would have taken a vacation and gone if it wasn¡¯t for work¡­¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Hyun-woo Jung, who was regretful, and said with a dumbfounded expression. ¡°Why do you need to hear that? And you already heard it all.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. I¡¯m your number one disciple, right?¡± Hyun-woo Jung¡¯s face brightened up at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun chuckled and poked his side. ¡°Okay. I get it. Let¡¯s get up.¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s go. The number one disciple will run first.¡± Then Hyun-woo Jung sprang up and started running. Yoo-hyun watched his back and shook his head. Thursday afternoon. Yoo-hyun looked for Jung-in Wook, the team leader, before leaving work. ¡°Team leader, I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± ¡°You¡¯re going to give an interview lecture at school?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not really a lecture. I guess it¡¯s just a ce where I share my experience as a senior.¡± ¡°Hey, why did they send an official document for that?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know about that.¡± It was originally Park Doo-sik, the chief engineer, or rather, now promoted to deputy manager¡¯s suggestion. Then he got an unexpected call from a professor whose name he barely remembered. Soon after, Park Doo-sik assigned him an official task. He could set his own schedule and there was nothing left for him to do at thepany anyway. It was also for the juniors and he had something to do in Seoul as well. It was a good opportunity for many reasons, so Yoo-hyun dly epted it. But the story got bigger and bigger as it reached Go Joon-ho, the senior manager¡¯s ears. Jung-in Wook pointed out that part. ¡°The director said he would support you with a car.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t do that. I have my own car.¡± ¡°Why? It would be nice to gofortably.¡± ¡°It¡¯s burdensome. And I have other things to do.¡± Yoo-hyun refused again, and Jung-in Wook handed him a corporate card as if he expected it. ¡°The director said to buy some food with this. And sleep somewhere nice.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t refuse your kindness. I¡¯ll take this reluctantly.¡± Yoo-hyun took the card lightly and Jung-in Wook said coolly. ¡°Good. Use it well ande back.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sure you told me that.¡± ¡°Why are you so mean?¡± The team leader who had be more confident after bing a team leader made a weak sound for the first time in a long time. Yoo-hyunughed softly and greeted him cheerfully. ¡°Then I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± Chapter 315: Chapter 315: Chapter 315 The next day, Yoo-hyun was dumbfounded when he arrived at Inhyun University. It was because of the banner hanging inside the main gate. -Live interview lecture by Han Yoo-hyun, senior of Hansung Electronics. All members of the Business Administration Student Council. The banner was not the end. There were also posters about Yoo-hyun¡¯s interview lecture all over the bulletin board. They were not very high-quality, as they were made by students, but they were full of passion. Yoo-hyun chuckled as he recalled what Park Doo-sik, the manager, had said. ¡°He said it would be very casual and I just had to show up.¡± That was when it happened. Someone shoved a camera in front of Yoo-hyun, who was standing in front of the bulletin board. ¡°Brother.¡± ¡°Huh? Ye-seul, what are you doing here?¡± She was the daughter of the gomtang restaurant owner and a sophomore at Inhyun University. Jung Ye-seul was smiling brightly. ¡°What do you mean? Of course I have toe when you¡¯re here.¡± ¡°What¡¯s with the camera?¡± ¡°I¡¯m a reporter for ¡®College Tomorrow¡¯. I want to film your lecture a bit.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s just a senior¡¯s talk. What¡¯s there to film?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. The true journalist is the one who can extract great content from small things.¡± Jung Ye-seul, who he thought was just a young kid, now acted like Oh Eun-bi, the reporter. Yoo-hyun made a bewildered expression when it happened. This time, he heard a voice from behind. ¡°Yoo-hyun oppa.¡± He turned around and saw his junior from college and a new recruit at the PR team, Jo Eun-ah. ¡°Eun-ah, what are you doing here?¡± ¡°I have toe when you¡¯re giving an interview lecture.¡± She said it so naturally that Yoo-hyunughed and asked. ¡°What about thepany?¡± ¡°This is also a business trip. I¡¯m going to use your interview lecture as a promotional material for the business unit.¡± ¡°What? Why do you need a promotional material for that?¡± It was not even a lecture in an auditorium, but a small one in a ssroom. It was more like a casual talk with a senior than a lecture. There was no reason for the PR team to show up at such an event. But Jo Eun-ah looked very happy. ¡°Hey, the HR team told me everything. It¡¯s nice to visit the school and have some fun, right?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was speechless for a moment. That was not the end. A man approached Yoo-hyun, who was surrounded by two women. He had a rather solid impression and he suddenly bowed deeply. ¡°Senior, hello.¡± ¡°Oh, Han-soo, how did you manage toe?¡± He was his junior who had helped him when he held a recruitment briefing session at hispany. He had joined Hansung Electronics and he should have been at the Gimpo factory now. Yoo-hyun asked him and he answered with enthusiasm. ¡°I took a vacation to see you, senior.¡± ¡°What? You should have just contacted me separately.¡± ¡°No. Thank you for giving this opportunity to other juniors as well.¡± He bowed again and his juniors stood behind him. Just by looking at them, he could tell how popr Han-soo was on campus. ¡°Guys, say hello. This is Han Yoo-hyun senior.¡± Han-soo gestured and his juniors bowed at the same time. ¡°Hello.¡± A loud voice rang out. Yoo-hyun was so dumbfounded that he could not speak. Click. Click. Jung Ye-seul kept pressing the camera shutter even in that situation. Jo Eun-ah quickly took out her notebook and wrote something down. This was the scene that unfolded in front of the bulletin board inside the main gate. Yoo-hyun¡¯s astonishment continued even when he arrived at the ce where the lecture was held. He blinked his eyes and asked in front of the auditorium. ¡°It¡¯s not a ssroom but an auditorium?¡± ¡°Yes, senior. It was originally a ssroom, but we changed it to an auditorium because Hansung Electronics offered to support us.¡± The president of the department student council who prepared the event answered right away. Hansung Electronics¡¯ support? Before he could question it in his head, Yoo-hyun saw the students crowded in front of the auditorium entrance. They all had something in their hands and smiled brightly. As he entered the auditorium, he saw a familiar man in front of the vending machine in the hallway. It was Seo Chang-woo, his colleague from the HR team. ¡°Chang-woo hyung, why are you here?¡± ¡°Oh, Yoo-hyun, I came to support you since you¡¯re giving a lecture.¡± ¡°Why you?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not just me. Some people from the HR team came too.¡± Seo Chang-woo gestured and he saw the people handing out pamphlets. Yoo-hyun¡¯s name was mentioned, so the students who were in groups recognized him. ¡°Oh? Is that the senior?¡± ¡°Yeah. He looks exactly like the one in the pamphlet.¡± In the awkward situation, Yoo-hyun greeted them first. ¡°Yes. Hello.¡± ¡°Thank you for the gifts.¡± ¡°I thought it was just an interview lecture, but I didn¡¯t know they would take care of us so well.¡± ¡°Hansung is the best.¡± They all looked happy, as if they had received a lot of gifts. The students crowded around him so much that it was hard to handle, so Han-soo stepped forward and stretched out his arm. ¡°Juniors, I¡¯m sorry, but please make some room.¡± He looked like a manager protecting a celebrity. Yoo-hyunughed and then it happened. Seo Chang-woo, who had left his spot to his junior, pulled Yoo-hyun¡¯s arm. ¡°Yoo-hyun,e here for a second.¡± Then Han-soo politely pointed to the inside of the auditorium. ¡°Senior, I¡¯ll guide you to a quiet ce.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Seo Chang-woo gave him a thumbs up for his sensible response. Yoo-hyun chuckled and moved his feet. The president of the department student council, Jung Ye-seul, and Jo Eun-ah followed him. There was a Hansung Electronics banner hanging on the stage of the auditorium. The ce had about 200 seats, but it was mostly full even though it was still a long time before the start. There were even students who sat on the floor because they couldn¡¯t find a seat. Yoo-hyun entered the waiting room of the auditorium and asked Seo Chang-woo. ¡°Hyung, what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Well, actually¡­¡± As he listened to Seo Chang-woo¡¯s story, it was a snowball effect. The mobile group director Yeo Tae-sik offered to support the gifts, and then Go Joon-ho, the product 4 manager, and Jo Chan-young, the sales and marketing manager, also joined in. The interview lecture became an official event of Hansung Electronics, and they also gave out gifts, so the students couldn¡¯t refuse. ¡°But this is a department event, right? There are too many people.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know about that either.¡± Seo Chang-woo looked confused when it happened. Jung Ye-seul made a V with her fingers and said. ¡°I already spread the rumor all over the school.¡± The student council president also chimed in. ¡°Senior, we did our best to promote it.¡± They hung up banners and put up posters, so it was understandable. Yoo-hyun leaned his head and looked around the auditorium again. In a short time of talking, the auditorium was already full. He couldn¡¯t help but worry as he opened his mouth. ¡°Can I do this?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a bit cramped.¡± As Seo Chang-woo nodded, the student council president of the department next to him bowed his head. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. All the other auditoriums were already taken.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not your fault.¡± It was right after Yoo-hyun finished his sentence. A student council junior who entered the waiting room called the student council president. ¡°Senior, more people areing from the engineering department. What should we do?¡± ¡°Why? Isn¡¯t there an event by Ilseong Electronics at the engineering department today?¡± The student council junior answered the student council president¡¯s question. ¡°It seems like they had a problem.¡± At that moment. Jeon Sang-hyun, a professor of business administration at Inhyeon University, faced Park Doo-sik, a deputy manager. They had a connection since they met as assistant professors and students at the same university in the past. Professor Jeon Sang-hyun expressed his gratitude for the support once again. ¡°Thank you for taking care of this. I saved face in front of my students thanks to you.¡± ¡°No, professor. It¡¯s Han Yoo-hyun who is working hard, not me.¡± ¡°Haha. Yeah. I didn¡¯t know he had such a talent.¡± Professor Jeon Sang-hyun didn¡¯t think much of Yoo-hyun, who transferred from another department. He remembered him as a student who cared more about managing his grades than participating in school events. ¡°Yes. I interviewed him, but he is really outstanding.¡± ¡°I heard that the students got a lot of help from him.¡± It wasn¡¯t just the students. Thepany gave full support to an employee who had been working for less than two years. From Professor Jeon Sang-hyun¡¯s perspective, he couldn¡¯t help but be curious. That¡¯s when it happened. The door opened with a knock and the student council president of the department showed his face. He said bluntly with an excited expression. ¡°Professor, there is no room in the small auditorium because people from the engineering department came too.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°The engineering department had an event with Ilseong Electronics this time¡­¡± Professor Jeon Sang-hyun and Deputy Manager Park Doo-sik looked at each other as they heard the story. Meanwhile, the student council president of the engineering department was furious. He heardints from the students who came to participate in the Ilseong Electronics support event. They promised to provide pre-event gifts, but the schedule was pushed back so much that they were angry. On top of that, the business administration department, which prepared an eventte, was giving out gifts. They said that the presenter had already arrived and was preparing. It was something he had never seen in the Ilseong Electronics events he had held so far. ¡°Damn. Even if he is a senior, this is too much. This is abuse of power.¡± The student council president of the engineering department spat out a frustrated word, and the vice-student council president next to him said. ¡°He did itst time too. What does Ilseong Electronics HR team senior say?¡± ¡°What can he say? He just told us to wait. He doesn¡¯t even apologize anymore.¡± ¡°Sigh. I wish we didn¡¯t get Ilseong events anymore.¡± ¡°Yeah. I¡¯d rather cancel it boldly. Let them get some bacsh for their abuse.¡± The student council president of the engineering department sighed and looked at his phone. It was then. He got a call he had been waiting for. The HR team at Ilseong Electronics didn¡¯t think much of this situation. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with beingte? We are the ones in charge.¡± The person in charge muttered, and the subordinate next to him nodded. ¡°The school side will have to ept it anyway.¡± ¡°Yeah. We can just give them some more penster. Oh, by the way, didn¡¯t Hanseong also do something?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a small event in the small auditorium. It seems like a dialogue with a senior or something.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing then. By the way, when will the supporte from thepany?¡± The man said with a rxed expression. It was then. The subordinate who answered the phone was startled and said. ¡°Manager, the engineering department side says they want to cancel the schedule?¡± ¡°What?¡± The man¡¯s eyes widened. The decision was made in an instant as the interests matched. The student council president of the business administration department shouted loudly on the stage of the small auditorium. ¡°The event venue has changed to therge auditorium. Please move quickly.¡± The student council members were busy moving banners and cards to the auditorium. The HR team members from Hanseong Electronics also moved their luggage to their seats. Click. Click. Jeong Ye-seul kept pressing the shutter as if she had found something interesting to write about. Jo Eun-ah also recorded the progress with an excited expression. Lee Han-soo spoke again with a serious expression. ¡°Senior, let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll guide you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± As Yoo-hyun reached out his palm, he walked away from him, protecting Yoo-hyun. It was more burdensome. At the entrance of the auditorium, the student council members of the engineering department were tearing off the Ilseong Electronics event guide that was attached. Instead, they hung a banner for Yoo-hyun¡¯s interview lecture. It was an unnecessary thing to do, but the students¡¯ expressions were serious. The HR team members also attached posters that they had taken from the small auditorium to therge auditorium. Some of them were giving out gifts. T-shirts, USBs, pens, notebooks, bags, calendars, etc. with Hanseong Electronics logo were sold out quickly. Thanks to that, it didn¡¯t take long for the front of the auditorium to be crowded with people. Chapter 316: Chapter 316: Chapter 316 Yoo-hyun sat on a bench far away from the auditorium and looked at the scenery in front of him. Park Doo-sik, the manager who was next to him, spoke with an awkward expression. ¡°I didn¡¯t know the event would get this big.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you secretly hope for it?¡± Yoo-hyun had clearly seen him talking to an employee from Ilseong Electronics a while ago. He was smiling like a winner. He had secured the spot of Ilseong Electronics and was also actively helping the students. It was an unprecedented situation. The students¡¯ pre-reactions were also good, so Park Doo-sik, the manager who nned the event, had every reason to be proud. Park Doo-sik changed the topic as if he was embarrassed. ¡°No, it¡¯s not that. But why is the mobile group leader so supportive of you?¡± ¡°He¡¯s always been generous.¡± ¡°I see. Next time, I should ask for support from the mobile group.¡± Park Doo-sik, who had no idea of the inside story, nodded his head. Yoo-hyun just smiled and he asked with a worried expression. ¡°But are you really okay?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°I know you¡¯re talented, but can you handle that huge auditorium by yourself?¡± ¡°You¡¯re asking me toote.¡± ¡°Haha. I agreed right away because you said you could do it.¡± Park Doo-sikughed loudly at Yoo-hyun¡¯s casual remark. He looked much more friendly than the cold Park Doo-sik that Yoo-hyun knew in the past. He didn¡¯t look so bad. ¡°It¡¯s already done, so I have to do it.¡± ¡°It won¡¯t be easy.¡± Instead of expressing his strong ambition, Yoo-hyun tried to get something out of him. ¡°You owe me a favor, manager.¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯ll pay you back for sure.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t forget.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and emphasized once more. At that moment, Professor Jeon Sang-hyun approached the two people who were talking. He was vaguely in Yoo-hyun¡¯s memory, even though it was a long time ago. He had struggled quite a bit to get a good grade from him. Yoo-hyun stood up from his seat and greeted him. ¡°Hello, professor.¡± Professor Jeon Sang-hyun, who had neatlybed his white hair, reached out his hand and said to Yoo-hyun. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to burden you like this.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯m just talking.¡± ¡°I¡¯m grateful that you think so.¡± Professor Jeon Sang-hyun held Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand and added his other hand on top of it. His expression was full of gratitude. He had saved face in front of the engineering professors, so he couldn¡¯t help but feel good. His feelings were reflected in his words. ¡°Oh. By the way, since you¡¯ve helped me so much, what can I do for you?¡± ¡°Can I tell you after I finish the lecture?¡± ¡°Anything.¡± Professor Jeon Sang-hyun nodded his head happily at Yoo-hyun¡¯s easygoing question. Buzzing. The auditorium was filled with people. Yoo-hyun took a light breath after listening to the exnation of the guide at the corner seat on the left side of the stage. Soon, the announcer¡¯s voice rang out and Yoo-hyun¡¯s name was called. Thump thump. It was the moment when Yoo-hyun went up to the stage. Tick. The pin-point spotlight aimed at Yoo-hyun and cheers came from the audience. ¡°Senior Han Yoo-hyun. You¡¯re awesome.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun oppa, fighting.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and turned his head. He saw Professor Jeon Sang-hyun, Manager Park Doo-sik, and his juniors from his department sitting in the front row. Most of the wide audience were juniors from other departments. He also saw Ilseong Electronics employees who couldn¡¯t find seats and were standing in the back. The event for 200 people had changed to an event for 2,000 people in an instant. It would be a lie if he said he wasn¡¯t burdened. Because of the size of the event? That was absolutely not it. Yoo-hyun had experience in lecturing in front of 10,000 people and presenting to people all over the world. He was called a master of presentation. He wouldn¡¯t have any difficulty in saying a few words in front of young students. The problem was that the lecture target was students who were about to get a job. They all looked hopeful that they might get something out of it. Their faces were full of expectations. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t want to disappoint them. He finished his preparation and looked around the audience. A strange silence rose in the midst of the buzzing atmosphere. The students who hadined about listening to a mere deputy¡¯s talk were drawn to Yoo-hyun. That was the moment when Yoo-hyun¡¯s presence dominated the audience. A surprisingly friendly voice came out of the microphone. ¡°First, let me tell you a little bit about my interview. I just entered the interview room and¡­¡± At the same time, the audience¡¯s heads tilted. It was not the usual introduction of the speaker or the outline of the lecture that they heard. It was a twist that started from the beginning that stimted their curiosity. It felt like a casual chat from a senior rather than a lecture, so the atmosphere became much lighter. ¡°The interviewer asked me a question. What would I do if thepany asked me to work overtime. The participant next to me answered like this.¡± The light mood quickly narrowed the distance between Yoo-hyun and the audience. The realistic story that he uttered with a rxed gesture and urate pronunciation increased their concentration. ¡°He said he would work hard to make it apany without overtime. But do you know what the interviewer said?¡± When Yoo-hyun asked, the expressions of the audience changed in various ways. They were imagining their own answers in the situation that they would face soon. Yoo-hyun gave them a chance to immerse themselves deeper by pausing for a moment, then gave them the answer. ¡°He said, ¡®So we didn¡¯t work hard and had overtime?¡¯¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± The audience burst intoughter. In the pleasant mood, Yoo-hyun asked another question. ¡°Then what should you answer in that situation? How can you have a sessful interview?¡± The question that hit the core of the matter had refreshed the atmosphere that had been disrupted in an instant. In that mood, Yoo-hyun confidently said. ¡°The answer is in today¡¯s lecture. I can assure you, you¡¯vee to the right ce today.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± It could have sounded like a joke or a boast if he had just said it. But when he added a story, it changed to a strong expectation. As proof, his eyes were shining brightly even though he had only started a few minutes ago. It was a game over from the moment he took control of the start. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t even do the self-introduction that was already on the guide. Instead, he told a living story that matched the eye level of the living audience. ¡°When you think of an interview¡­¡± It was not a theoretical statement that he spat out like other lectures. Yoo-hyun had experience as an interviewer. He also met many people while doing business. They were all people who were doing something in various fields. He observed and understood them to persuade them. His words were full of such diverse experiences. He also added fluent speech and appropriate gestures. He didn¡¯t need anything on the screen. Everyone paid attention to his every word. ¡°Think of the people you met, your ssmates, seniors. Who do you want to work with?¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, the audience pondered, and Yoo-hyun read their thoughts and answered them. He also gave practical advice that couldn¡¯t be learned from books. ¡°Remember this. Stubborn people never know they are stubborn. So you have to doubt and examine yourself.¡± ¡°Haha.¡± The peopleughed and then focused again. The flow of strength and weakness that Yoo-hyun createdpletely captivated the audience. Additionally, Yoo-hyun also picked up on the technical aspects in detail. The self-introduction that the interviewer wants to hear, the impressive motivation for applying, how to avoid pressure interviews, the difference between honesty and stupidity, what not to say, how to handle posture and eye contact, how to end with a good remark, etc. A vivid story that couldn¡¯t be known by studying books unfolded in front of their eyes. As the story continued, more people nodded their heads. They seemed to have found their own ways. The result was shown in their amazed expressions. This was the technical part of the interview that Yoo-hyun could do with his 20 years of experience. Yoo-hyun added his 2 years of experience and spoke from his heart. ¡°There were three things I said earlier that would make you pass the interview. I want to add two more words to that.¡± In front of the attentive audience, Yoo-hyun finished his speech. It was also a message to his past self. ¡°Positivity and gratitude. These two words. It may sound obvious, but people don¡¯t want to work with selfish and stubborn people. They want to work with positive and grateful people.¡± It was a vague statement, but since he had already finished the technical part, the audience epted his words with their hearts. Yoo-hyun looked at the serious eyes of his juniors and spoke firmly. ¡°Try to match your answers to all the questions in the interview with these two words. You will surely get good results.¡± By the time Yoo-hyun left hisst words, exactly one hour had passed. The juniors who still hadn¡¯t lost their concentration expressed their gratitude to Yoo-hyun sincerely. ¡°I hope you all have good results and I¡¯ll end this time here. Thank you.¡± It was the moment when Yoo-hyun¡¯s greeting ended. The silence was broken and apuse rained down. p p p p p p p. The sound didn¡¯t stop for a long time. After the presentation, many students came up to Yoo-hyun who was standing on stage and asked questions. ¡°Senior, I was curious about this part¡­¡± It could have been a bothersome thing, but Yoo-hyun answered sincerely. He knew how desperate this moment was for everyone. There were also juniors who thanked Yoo-hyun sincerely. ¡°Senior, thank you so much. Can I contact you if I get epted?¡± ¡°You can contact me even if you don¡¯t get epted. I mean it.¡± ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll definitely contact you.¡± Yoo-hyun kindly responded every time. The professors and juniors looked at him with respectful and warm eyes respectively. After dealing with his juniors for a while, Professor Jeon Sang-hyun came up to him. He patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s back and said. ¡°You did well. Thanks to you, the juniors had a very good time.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d it was helpful.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll listen to your request now.¡± Professor Jeon Sang-hyun opened his mouth with a pleased smile. Yoo-hyun looked around the juniors who were gathered here and said. ¡°These juniors, I want to feed them well tonight.¡± ¡°Hahaha. Okay. I¡¯ll take care of that.¡± It was the moment when Professor Jeon Sang-hyun answered. ¡°Wow.¡± The students cheered. Therge barbecue restaurant was full of students from the department. Professor Jeon Sang-hyun was very generous and Manager Park Doo-sik also helped a little. In the cheerful mood, Yoo-hyun mingled with his juniors. It felt like he was having a chat with his seniors as he originally intended. Then, Jung Ye-seul, who had sneaked into the department gathering, raised her camera. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll take one picture for the college newspaper.¡± Then the students gave up their meat and crowded around. ¡°Wow. Awesome.¡± ¡°Am I in it too?¡± ¡°I want to sit next to Senior Han Yoo-hyun.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and mingled with the professors and juniors. Click. A scene that was unimaginable in Yoo-hyun¡¯s school life was captured in a photo. Chapter 317: Chapter 317: Chapter 317 It was after I finished all my schedules. As I came out after saying goodbye, Manager Park Doo-sik spoke to me. ¡°I heard that Ilseong Electronics had a big setback today.¡± ¡°You look happy about it.¡± ¡°Well, they were annoying anyway. It¡¯s more satisfying to see them suffer. This is the small pleasure of life, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°I¡¯m d for you.¡± I smiled, and Manager Park stopped. He looked into my eyes and reached out his hand. ¡°I owe you a big debt. Thanks to you, I saved my face.¡± ¡°Just don¡¯t forget today¡¯s debt. That¡¯s enough for me.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± The two men shook hands and smiled pleasantly. It was time to part ways. ¡°Are you going back to Ulsan now?¡± ¡°No. I have somewhere else to go.¡± ¡°I see. Have a good time while you¡¯re here.¡± Manager Park said, and I muttered a meaningful answer. ¡°I don¡¯t know if it will be fun.¡± He looked puzzled, and I winked at him and turned around. It was time to go to the people who were waiting for me. I headed to the gym. When I arrived at the gym, it was already after sunset. Thump. Thump. Despite thete hour, the gym was full of heat. As soon as I entered, Park Young-hoon, who was hitting a sandbag, greeted me. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± He was soaked in sweat from head to toe. He had a match tomorrow, but there was no reason to overdo it like this the day before. ¡°Hyung, you won¡¯t be able to get up tomorrow if you do this.¡± ¡°No. I have to do my best until the end.¡± He spat out a hoarse voice, and the gym owner shook his head. ¡°Young-hoon is hopeless. He keeps doing that shit even when I tell him to rest.¡± ¡°Gym owner, please let me do this a little more and I¡¯ll really stop.¡± The gym owner ignored Park Young-hoon¡¯s words and asked me. ¡°Yoo-hyun, how¡¯s your condition?¡± ¡°What does it matter to me? I¡¯m just filling in the numbers.¡± ¡°Still, it would be nice if you win anyway.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ll pass on that.¡± I cut him off firmly. That¡¯s when Lee Jang-woo, who had fought with me a while ago, came over and bowed deeply. ¡°Hello, senior.¡± ¡°Oh, hi.¡± His voice was so loud that it startled me. His eyes were full of respect for me. It was burdensome. Really burdensome. I had met him several times, but every time I stood next to him, I felt that way. He was so passionate and too humble for his own good. The gym owner put his hand on Lee Jang-woo¡¯s shoulder and said. ¡°Jang-woo, you know Yoo-hyun is also participating in the tournament tomorrow, right?¡± ¡°Yes. I know.¡± ¡°Good. Learn from him. He¡¯s your senior and he¡¯s amazing.¡± ¡°Please teach me a lesson again, senior.¡± Lee Jang-woo bowed his waist again. The gym owner looked at me with a look that said, ¡®You can¡¯t beat him even like this.¡¯ I smiled back at him and said. ¡°Gym owner, it won¡¯t work.¡± The next day. I went to the gym located in Sangam with the gym members. As we got off the van, we saw a big banner hanging in front of the gym. -The 5th Federation Chairman¡¯s Cup Amateur Martial Arts Tournament Seeing that, Kang Dong-sik eximed. ¡°Wow. A tournament for me is unfolding.¡± I asked him incredulously as I followed him down. ¡°I thought you came here just to fill in the numbers too.¡± ¡°No way. There¡¯s prize money in front of me. If I give up, I¡¯m not a man.¡± Then the gym owner poked my side again. ¡°How about it? Have you changed your mind a bit?¡± ¡°No. Let¡¯s go.¡± He chuckled as he watched me go ahead. ¡°Kid. You¡¯re ying coy.¡± The number of participants from Number One Gym was four in total. Han Yoo-hyun, Lee Jang-woo, Park Young-hoon, Kang Dong-sik. At the entrance of the gym, we confirmed our identity and put on name tags around our necks. There were tworge rings in the spacious gym. This ce was where we would fight today. As we approached an usher under the ring, he checked our name tags and guided us to the dressing room. ¡°Please change into your uniforms in the dressing room ande out when you¡¯re ready.¡± There were quite a few people in the dressing room too. Hiss. Hiss. Some people were warming up their bodies without their shirts on, and some people were sitting in the corner with their eyes closed, maybe nervous. It was just an amateur tournament, but everyone¡¯s eyes were full of ambition. The most intense one was Lee Jang-woo. He stared at my bare upper body and I asked him. ¡°Jang-woo, why are you looking at me like that?¡± ¡°I¡¯m trying to figure out how you can be so fast, senior.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? Your body is better than mine.¡± ¡°No. I don¡¯t think I have real muscles like you, senior.¡± His body was like a tank, with a small height and a wide shoulder. He was so impressive that people passing by admired him. But his eyes were only on me. He wanted to learn everything from me. It was a burdensome look, and I quickly put on a T-shirt with the gym logo and waved my hand. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Yes, senior.¡± His answer echoed as always. A littleter. Following the usher¡¯s guidance, we started the group draw under the ring. The total number of participants was 62. Two people dropped out of the original 64 applicants. The game was a tournament format, and it was divided into Group A and Group B. The winners of the two groups would y in the final. The usher walked around with a square box and conducted the group draw. It was when I drew a ball. Park Young-hoon showed me his ball and said. ¡°Oh, Yoo-hyun, you¡¯ll meet me in the final.¡± ¡°Stop kidding. You¡¯ll meet me.¡± Kang Dong-sik, who was next to him, chimed in. I was in Group A, so I wouldn¡¯t meet them unless it was the final. The problem was Lee Jang-woo. He was also in Group A, and he clenched his fist and said. ¡°Senior, I¡¯ll do my best.¡± I patted his shoulder and said seriously. ¡°Good. The victory is yours.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m not even close to your level, senior.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? You¡¯re good.¡± ¡°I¡¯m stillcking. But I¡¯ll show you how much I¡¯ve improved, senior.¡± I didn¡¯t want to lose on purpose, but I was too ambitious. So I tried to dodge his questions. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s meet then.¡± ¡°Yes, senior. I¡¯ll definitely win.¡± Lee Jang-woo answered loudly. His excessive loyalty made me roll my eyes. To meet Lee Jang-woo in the tournament, I had to make it to the quarterfinals of Group A. But that was impossible. I nned to enjoy the atmosphere a bit and end the game quickly. I didn¡¯t want to crush the people who were serious about bing pros. But what do you know? My first opponent happened to be absent. I naturally advanced to the round of 16 in Group A, which had 32 participants. Soon after, the usher¡¯s voice came out. ¡°Number One Gym¡¯s Han Yoo-hyun, pleasee up to the ring.¡± I put on a headgear and thick gloves and climbed up to the ring. On the other side, there was a man who looked nervous in the dressing room. He had a solid physique, but his eyes were weak. ¡°Jo Jun-hyun. Fighting.¡± ¡°You can do it. You¡¯re our hope.¡± I heard cheers from the audience and he raised his hand. ¡°Woohoo.¡± People who looked like his family shouted with joy. Then Jo Jun-hyun¡¯s eyes sparkled. He looked very serious. He was passionate about martial arts. He was running full speed towards his dream. He was different from me, who had a job and exercised as a hobby. ¡°Right. You deserve to win.¡± I muttered quietly and made up my mind. My goal was to lose in the first round. I would feel the vibe a little and finish it off. As I turned my head slightly, I saw the gym owner and Lee Jang-woo under the ring. Lee Jang-woo had won his previous match and already advanced to the quarterfinals. If I won this time, we would face each other. ¡°Senior, good luck.¡± Lee Jang-woo shouted loudly. His voice showed how much he wanted to fight me. I was sorry for Lee Jang-woo, but I decided to end it here. He needed to fight someone who was serious about martial arts to grow more. With that in mind, I faced my opponent. Jo Jun-hyun twisted his face as if he wanted to intimidate me. He narrowed his eyes and lifted one corner of his mouth. I didn¡¯t care at all. I even smiled faintly at his aggressive attitude. It seemed like I could lose this time. Ding. The bell rang and Jo Jun-hyun rushed at me fiercely. He seemed to have some basic skills by his speed. Whoosh. But he was too tense and put too much force into his movements. I dodged his fist that cut through the air and threw a punch at him. It was an unusually big move for me. And my fist aimed not at his head but at his side. I nned to break my bnce with a fake punch and fall down after getting hit by his next attack. I already had a scenario in my head for that. But then, A sudden attack flew at me and Jo Jun-hyun twisted his body sideways. In an awkward posture, his chin jutted out into my trajectory. I was startled and tried to pull my fist further out, but it was toote. My fist grazed his chin tip by chance. Tick It was such a big move that my fist had quite some power in it. Jo Jun-hyun fell down like a paper doll after getting hit by my fist Thud I screamed and reached out my hand in panic ¡°Hey. Get up. You can¡¯t fall down here.¡± ¡°¡­¡± But there was no answer from him The other yers who were waiting under the ring murmured Whisper whisper ¡°Did you see that? That cross counter was art.¡± ¡°Wow. He¡¯s really pro-level.¡± ¡°He made a name for himself in Japan too, right?¡± ¡°But why did he enter this amateur tournament?¡± Of course, I couldn¡¯t hear their voices I was dumbfounded Then, the gym owner cheered loudly ¡°Yoo-hyun, you did it as expected.¡± As I came down with his encouragement, I quietly reviewed thest match It was a big mistake to set my opponent as Lee Jang-woo or Kim Tae-soo level There were many amateurs who hadn¡¯t polished their skills yet in this tournament If I wanted to lose, I should have used less force I loosened my clenched fist and muttered softly ¡°That¡¯s it. I won¡¯t even fight anymore¡± And so the next match began I went up to the ring with a firm mind My opponent in the quarterfinals of Group A was Lee Bang-hak He had a fierce look in his eyes that was impressive People in the audience whispered ¡°Lee Bang-hak will surely win¡± ¡°Yeah. He¡¯s a strong contender for the championship¡± ¡°He also made a ssh in Japan, didn¡¯t he?¡± ¡°But why did he join this amateur tournament?¡± I didn¡¯t care about their voices I set Lee Bang-hak¡¯s skill level as Jo Jun-hyun¡¯s I intended to stumble as soon as I started and get hit by a punch and fall down I nced at the gym owner and Lee Jang-woo under the ring Lee Jang-woo had already advanced to the semifinals If I won this time, we would face each other in the finals ¡°Senior, please do your best¡± Lee Jang-woo shouted loudly His voice showed how much he wanted to fight me I was sorry for Lee Jang-woo, but I decided to end it here He needed to fight someone who was serious about martial arts to grow more With that in mind, I faced my opponent Lee Bang-hak made a grimace as if he wanted to intimidate me He narrowed his eyes and lifted one corner of his mouth I didn¡¯t care at all I even smiled faintly at his aggressive attitude It seemed like I could lose this time Chapter 318: Chapter 318: Chapter 318 While the referee was talking to An Naejin, Lee Banghak approached Yoo-hyun¡¯s face and provoked him. ¡°Hey, you loser, do you think you can win?¡± Yoo-hyun calmly responded to the childish taunt. ¡°No, I don¡¯t think so.¡± ¡°What? Are youughing?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to lose anyway, so I might as well lose with a good mood.¡± ¡°Fuck. You¡¯re such a jerk.¡± Lee Banghak suddenly cursed at him. He seemed to have a bad temper. Yoo-hyun calmly countered him. ¡°Hey, at least be polite. You¡¯re going to win, why are you so angry?¡± ¡°Are you mocking me?¡± ¡°No, absolutely not. I¡¯m really scared of you right now.¡± Yoo-hyun was not lying. He spoke with sincerity in his eyes. That¡¯s when it happened. Spit. Ptooey. Lee Banghak spat on Yoo-hyun¡¯s face. ¡°How about that? You loser, do you feel like fighting now?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was so dumbfounded that heughed bitterly. He wiped his face with his glove and felt the sticky liquid on it. The manager¡¯s shout came from below the ring. ¡°Hey, that bastard spat on him. Referee, what are you doing?¡± The referee turned around and came over, and the opponent¡¯s manager argued back. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t make a fuss and y fair, y fair.¡± ¡°What the hell are you talking about? How is spitting fair y?¡± While the two managers were bickering, the referee asked Lee Banghak. ¡°You spat on him, is that true?¡± ¡°No, of course not. That¡¯s a lie he made up.¡± Lee Banghak shamelessly denied it. The referee looked at Yoo-hyun, who shook his head. ¡°There was no such thing.¡± The manager¡¯s indignant voice came from behind him. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you got spat on.¡± ¡°Manager.¡± He also felt Lee Jangwoo¡¯s gaze burning on him. More than that. Yoo-hyun still felt ufortable on his face. He couldn¡¯t let this go. He was nning to lose after beating him half to death. Then, he heard Lee Banghak¡¯s words. ¡°Is that gym full of losers? Haha.¡± That sneer snapped Yoo-hyun¡¯s patience. He clenched his fist and gritted his teeth. ¡°You¡¯re dead.¡± As soon as the game started, Lee Banghak confidently rushed in. The opponent was a weakling who couldn¡¯t even fight back after being spat on. He was clearly a novice, unable to assume a proper stance. There was no way he could lose to such a novice, when he had received a lucrative offer from a Japanese club. Ibanghak reached his arm out to his opponent, who was within striking distance. His arm was longer than others by a span. Smack. His fist flew straight to the opponent¡¯s face. He felt good about his light body. He was confident that he could hit the opponent even if he tried to dodge. That was the moment. The opponent disappeared from his sight and his fist missed the air. ¡°Huh?¡± He was surprised for a moment. Thud. He didn¡¯t even know where it came from, but a fist hit his head and made him dizzy. Ibanghak¡¯s mind went to Andromeda and back. Yoo-hyun was standing quietly behind him. ¡°Ibanghak. Behind you. Behind.¡± He came to his senses toote when he heard the manager¡¯s words and turned around. Yoo-hyun threw another punch at him. Thwack. Ibanghak¡¯s head swayed again. That was the beginning. ¡°You spit on me? You son of a bitch.¡± Thwack. Thwack. Thwack thwack thwack. Yoo-hyun¡¯s barrage of punches crushed the guy¡¯s body. Each punch carried a lot of emotion. He hadn¡¯t been this angry in a long time. ¡°Ugh.¡± Yoo-hyun grabbed Ibanghak, who was about to fall, and lifted him up. ¡°Hey, no. Don¡¯t just fall like that.¡± Then he tripped him with his leg and made him fall. Thud. The back of his head hit the floor hard. At that moment, Yoo-hyun jumped on top of him, who was sprawled out. Whoosh. Ibanghak saw a huge fisting down from the sky. He would die if he got hit by that. He quickly turned his head to the side, following his instinct. ¡°Eek.¡± Wham. Yoo-hyun¡¯s fist hit the mat right next to Ibanghak¡¯s face. The powerful st was enough to silence the crowd around the ring. ¡°You ba¡­ ugh.¡± Before Ibanghak could open his mouth, Yoo-hyun¡¯s fist struck his side. Yoo-hyunid him t and mounted on his stomach. He finished preparing for the pounding and said. ¡°I can¡¯t finish you off yet. You¡¯re dead.¡± As he said that, Yoo-hyun¡¯s fist broke through his one-hand guard and hit his face urately. ¡°Ugh.¡± Then, the referee ran over and stopped the game. It was Yoo-hyun¡¯s overwhelming victory. ¡°Woohoo.¡± A loud cheer came from the audience. ¡°Senior.¡± Lee Jang Woo¡¯s voice was full of emotion. ¡°Yoo-hyun. Well done.¡± The manager¡¯s shout was also there. ¡°Hoo. Hoo. Hoo.¡± Yoo-hyun covered his face with his gloves as he caught his breath. ¡°Damn.¡± Yoo-hyun came down from the ring and went to the medical room with the manager. It was because of the pain he felt in his right hand. The manager checked Yoo-hyun¡¯s condition and taped his hand himself. He showed his affection for his disciple. Yoo-hyun told him his honest feelings. ¡°Manager, I¡¯m giving up this game.¡± ¡°Is it because of your hand?¡± ¡°Yes. I don¡¯t think I can do it anymore.¡± Yoo-hyun whined as he touched his taped hand. It wasn¡¯t aplete lie. He definitely felt a shock when he hit the floor earlier. The manager pressed Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand and said. ¡°It¡¯s just a little muscle spasm. It¡¯s okay since I taped it tightly.¡± ¡°My next opponent is Jang Woo. I don¡¯t have a reason to continue when I¡¯m hurt.¡± The manager looked serious as he heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and said. ¡°I want to listen to your opinion as much as possible, but there are a lot of people paying attention to you right now.¡± ¡°That¡¯s okay.¡± ¡°Think about it. You have potential. You have a good reputation and a good personality. If you just make a mark here, you can earn a lot more than yourpany sry.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t need money.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, this is an opportunity.¡± Money? Right now, Airbnb stock alone is worth 3 trillion won in 10 years. Even if he doesn¡¯t go long, it will be at least 100 billion won in two years. Yoo-hyun had no reason to live a life he didn¡¯t want for a little more money. Yoo-hyun expressed his decision clearly. ¡°Manager, I¡¯m giving up.¡± ¡°Sigh. It¡¯s really a shame.¡± ¡°Jang Woo will do better.¡± ¡°He was only waiting for your showdown. Will he be motivated?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and reassured the manager. A momentter, he met Lee Jang Woo under the ring and he asked in surprise. ¡°Senior, what do you mean you¡¯re giving up the game?¡± ¡°That¡¯s how it turned out.¡± ¡°Senior. If you¡¯re being considerate of me, it¡¯s okay. I want to fight fair and square.¡± ¡°Jang Woo, I know how you feel, but look at my hand.¡± Yoo-hyun held out his hand that the manager had taped and said. Lee Jang Woo¡¯s eyes shook greatly. ¡°When did¡­¡± ¡°Darn, I¡¯m sorry too. So do my part too.¡± ¡°But¡­¡± Thump. Yoo-hyun hit his chest with his other hand and looked at him seriously and said. ¡°Win for sure. Let¡¯s fight again next time.¡± ¡°Senior.¡± Lee Jang Woo bit his lower lip hard. He seemed to be holding back his emotions. Yoo-hyun put aside his awkward feelings and possessed by Park Seung Woo, an assistant manager, he spewed out more of the boyic hero¡¯s sentimentality. ¡°You can do it, right?¡± When Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand touched Lee Jang Woo¡¯s shoulder, he clenched his fist and said in a loud voice. ¡°Yes. Senior.¡± Then he covered his eyes with his gloves. His shoulders shook slightly but surely. Yoo-hyun was confused, but he went to the corner and started shadow boxing. Shush. Shush. The fierce sound of cutting the wind spread around. Each punch was full of passion. Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders and looked at the manager next to him. ¡°There¡¯s no need to worry, right?¡± ¡°Anyway, you did a good job.¡± The manager stuck out his tongue. Lee Jang Woo, who had awakened, was different. He shed his childishness and charged at his opponent like a bulldozer. With a spirit of hitting two for one, he knocked out his opponent in the A group final in one round. Now he only had the final match with the B group winner left. Yoo-hyun left Lee Jang Woo, who was focused, and sneaked a peek at the B group scene. He couldn¡¯t see Park Young Hoon or Kang Dong Shik anywhere. He could only confirm their names crossed out with a red line on the bracket. ¡°It must beplicated.¡± They were the ones who were excited about it. It was understandable that they were disappointed that they dropped out. Yoo-hyun was thinking of getting some fresh air during the break. When Yoo-hyun passed the door that connected to the audience seats, he ran into Kang Dong Shik and Park Young Hooning from the opposite direction. They had beer cans and chicken in their hands. Kang Dong Shik offered him a beer can and said casually. ¡°Yoo-hyun, did you lose on purpose too? Come here. Let¡¯s eat together.¡± Yoo-hyun asked incredulously. ¡°Hyung, I saw the bracket and you went up a bit, right?¡± ¡°Oh, that? I was going to lose right away, but the opponent fainted. I didn¡¯t want to do it from the start.¡± Kang Dong Shik climbed up to the audience seats as he said that. Park Young Hoon, who was next to him, also left a word and followed Kang Dong Shik. ¡°I just gave up from the start. Why bother ying?¡± ¡°You even controlled your diet¡­¡± When Yoo-hyun said that, he was already gone. He looked at their backs with a dumbfounded expression and said. ¡°Let¡¯s go together.¡± In the end, Yoo-hyun sat down with Kang Dong Shik and Park Young Hoon in the audience seats and watched the final match. It felt like he really came to watch with chicken and beer. ¡°Ugh. Refreshing.¡± When Yoo-hyun gulped down his beer, the manager looked around the audience seats. He seemed to be looking for his missing disciples. Yoo-hyun reacted quickly. ¡°Hyung. Duck down.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, Kang Dong Shik, who was holding a beer can, bent down low. Park Young Hoon, who was tearing chicken, also crouched down. When they escaped from the manager¡¯s radar, Yoo-hyun held out his can and said. ¡°Come on, have a drink.¡± Kang Dong Shik looked at him incredulously. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you seem to have changed a bit?¡± ¡°Yeah?¡± ¡°Yeah. Why are you so shameless?¡± Park Young Hoon chimed in from the side. ¡°Right? He¡¯s be so smart.¡± Was it because of his determination to rest at work? The result of trying to be more rxed seemed to show up without Yoo-hyun knowing it. Yoo-hyun smiled and held out his can. ¡°Stop talking nonsense and drink quickly. We don¡¯t know when we¡¯ll get caught.¡± ¡°Yeah. We have to eat and get caught.¡± Kang Dong Shik answered and Park Young Hoonughed. Chapter 319: Chapter 319: Chapter 319 The final match began with the announcer¡¯sment. The manager also closed the radarwork and immersed himself in the game. The match was fierce. Thud. Thud. Thud. The sound of heavy blows was loud enough to reach the audience. The three people who watched the scene had their faces flushed and said in unison. ¡°We¡¯re d we didn¡¯t go to the finals.¡± It was after the game ended. The announcer¡¯s voice echoed through the microphone. -The winner. Number One Gym Lee Jang-woo. ¡°Woohoo!¡± Yoo-hyun, Kang Dong-sik, and Park Young-hoon cheered loudly. The three of them were not in the audience, but right next to the award ceremony. The manager looked at them with a dumbfounded expression. ¡°You guys are drinking and shouting. What did you do well?¡± ¡°We did something wrong, so we have to do this at least.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, you stay still.¡± The manager tried to hit Yoo-hyun with a hard-dried paper he held in his hand, but Yoo-hyun acted cute. ¡°Manager, I have a hand injury.¡± ¡°Ugh. Fine, fine.¡± Park Young-hoon intervened as the manager sighed and reached out his hand. ¡°Why do you only hit me if your hand hurts? You can hit Yoo-hyun¡¯s head too.¡± Smack. Smack. ¡°It¡¯s because you¡¯re easy, easy.¡± Park Young-hoon regretted opening his mouth and got punished. That¡¯s why people should know when to join and when to leave. Yoo-hyun and Kang Dong-sik quietly stepped back. That evening, they gathered at a bar to celebrate the end of the tournament. Lee Jang-woo, who was drunk, said. ¡°I won because I didn¡¯t face Yoo-hyun senior¡­¡± That was already the tenth time he said that. Yoo-hyun sighed at the repeated repertoire. ¡°Manager, he really shouldn¡¯t drink.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t know he would be like this either.¡± The manager shook his head as if giving up. Park Young-hoon and Kang Dong-sikughed next to them. In a cheerful atmosphere, the event that had been full of ups and downs came to an end. Yoo-hyun returned to thepany and resumed his leisurely life. He deliberately reduced his strength, consciously stepping back. It seemed to have some effect, as he felt some tension leaving his shoulders. He didn¡¯t care much even if things were busy around him. As Yoo-hyun sat with a light heart, Jung In-wook, the team leader, approached him and asked. ¡°You lookfortable today. You were like that at the meeting too. Did you take some medicine?¡± ¡°When did I look ufortable?¡± ¡°You always lookedfortable, but especially today. That¡¯s why I asked.¡± ¡°Stop it.¡± ¡°Fine. Anyway, are you not going to propose a project this year?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled sarcastically at Jung In-wook, who was poking him for no reason. ¡°The Apple Phone 4 panel schedule is going as nned, and two pre-projects have already been decided. I don¡¯t have anything to do.¡± ¡°Yeah, right. You must be enjoying your dispatch life.¡± ¡°Of course. Thanks to you, I¡¯m happy.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll make you happier. Come on. Give me your hand.¡± Jung In-wook pulled Kim Seon-dong¡¯s empty chair and sat down, then grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s right hand. It was the hand that was taped because of the injury he got from the martial arts tournament. Jung In-wook already had a marker in his other hand. Yoo-hyun looked at him incredulously. ¡°What are you doing? You already scribbled on it earlier.¡± ¡°No. I just felt like I couldn¡¯t write my sincere words.¡± Swoosh. Swoosh. He wrote with a serious expression as if he became Han Seok-bong. He smiled satisfiedly when he let go of his hand. Arge letter saying ¡®Han Yoo-hyun, keep it up¡¯ caught his eye. ¡°You have a nice handwriting.¡± ¡°Haha. I knew you would appreciate it. Get well soon.¡± Jung In-wook patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder with a smile and left. Yoo-hyun shook his head as he watched his back. It was then that Yoo-hyun was spending his time leisurely. Beep beep. He received a message from Joo Yoon-ha, the secretary in charge of Go Joon-ho, the executive director. He had nothing to do anyway, so Yoo-hyun got up from his seat right away. As he entered the office of the executive director, Joo Yoon-ha came up to him with a surprised face. ¡°Oh my. Han Deputy, what happened to your hand?¡± ¡°I just sprained it a little.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and held out his taped hand, and Joo Yoon-ha blinked her eyes and asked. ¡°Oh, how did you do that? And what is that?¡± ¡°Oh, it¡¯s just some graffiti from my seniors.¡± The team members had scribbled so much on the bandage that there was hardly any white left. Thest words that Jung In-wook, the team leader, left were especially visible. Joo Yoon-ha saw that and covered her mouth andughed. ¡°Hoho.¡± ¡°They¡¯re just people who like to joke around.¡± ¡°It¡¯s really nice to see. Hoho.¡± Yoo-hyun exchanged a few friendly words with Joo Yoon-ha and then entered the office. Go Joon-ho, the executive director, greeted Yoo-hyun with a smile as always. ¡°Haha. Come on, sit down.¡± ¡°Thank you. How have you been?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯ve been well thanks to you. Haha.¡± He was smiling just like usual, but his expression looked rtively dark. He didn¡¯t have to look closely to feel his emotion of suppressing his difort. Yoo-hyun sat down and asked bluntly. ¡°Is there something wrong?¡± ¡°Hmm, how should I say this?¡± ¡°Is there a group audit for the new factory?¡± Yoo-hyun guessed right, and Go Joon-ho¡¯s eyes narrowed. ¡°You knew?¡± ¡°I had some idea.¡± He had already expected that the group strategy office would intervene under the pretext of checking the LCD business unit. In that sense, the new factory construction audit was a good point to tackle. Apple had invested too much in it, so they had some justification. He looked calm and asked Go Joon-ho casually. ¡°Is there a problem?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about being called in, do you? The pressure will be on the group leader¡¯s upper line and the general affairs and purchasing departments.¡± ¡°But I¡¯m worried that there might be some trouble for the project if there¡¯s a problem.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about that. The group leader must have prepared well.¡± Yoo-hyun said firmly, and Go Joon-ho finally let go of his worries andughed heartily. ¡°Haha. That¡¯s good. You must have already talked with the group leader.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled silently at him. It was a misunderstanding as expected. Yoo-hyun left the office and checked his phone. There was no contact from Yeo Tae-sik, the vice president. -There will be a group audit for the factory. You should fix anything that might be caught in advance, even if you didn¡¯t do anything wrong. Yoo-hyun had already told Yeo Tae-sik this, but he hadn¡¯t checked how he was dealing with it. In the meantime, the problem he had expected finally exploded. That meant that passing the group audit was not easy. But Yoo-hyun was rxed. When he stepped back and looked at it, it wasn¡¯t a fatal situation. That feeling made Yoo-hyun more distant from the center of work. ¡°Yeah. He¡¯ll do well on his own.¡± He chuckled and put his phone in his pocket. When Yoo-hyun returned to his seat, there were chocte and coffee that Kim Seon-dong had left on his desk. Yoo-hyun asked Kim Seon-dong, who was sitting next to him. ¡°Kim Senior, what¡¯s this for?¡± ¡°You bought me a lot too. I remembered and bought it.¡± ¡°That was when you were working so hard.¡± It wasn¡¯t just a word, it was when Kim Seon-dong was working hard by himself. He felt sorry for leaving early and gave him some snacks a few times. Yoo-hyun said with a bewildered expression and he retorted. ¡°You¡¯re working hard too.¡± ¡°I¡¯m ying around?¡± ¡°I know you¡¯re not.¡± Kim Seon-dong was confident. He seemed to have misunderstood something, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t bother to exin. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll enjoy it.¡± Instead, he smiled gratefully and thanked him. This was also a change in Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind. Yoo-hyun¡¯s change did not stop in the office. Beep beep. He received a phone call from Oh Eun-bi, a reporter, with a good mood. ¡°Yes, reporter. Long time no see.¡± -Oh? Deputy Han, why are you so happy to hear from me? Did you wait for my call? ¡°Just because. I think it¡¯s time to move up, so I¡¯mying the groundwork.¡± -Well, I¡¯m a very helpful person. After exchanging a few insincere greetings, Oh Eun-bi, the reporter, asked. Her voice was slightly raised. -But seriously, what is Hanseong doing? ¡°Why?¡± -Everyone else is making smartphones¡­ Oh Eun-bi poured out herints frantically. Apple Phone 3 was about to be released in Korea, and foreignpanies were considering Google Android phones. Ilseong also announced its smartphone strategy with OLED phonesing out next month. These were things that could not be seen deeply from the field. But Oh Eun-bi pinpointed them. ¡°You¡¯ve studied a lot.¡± -Thanks for thepliment. But why is Hanseong still insisting on feature phones? ¡°Ask Kim Seong-deuk, the deputy head. There must be a problem with the decision making.¡± -Okay. I got it. I¡¯ll have to investigate this and write an article. ¡°Haha. Thanks for the good article.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and hung up the phone. At the same time, he recalled what he had heard before. It was what Kang Chang-seok said after he bowed down to Yoo-hyun after the unauthorized data modification incident. -The development center head might change. The business director seems to dislike him. I heard that even the president¡¯s breath was involved. They changed the development center head again? Yoo-hyun extracted the core from his words. The invisible fight between Shin Myung-ho, the vice president, and Han Kyung-hoe had already begun. This was connected to the decision making problem that Yoo-hyun told Oh Eun-bi. There was no leader in Hanseong Electronics who could make bold choices for the future, and behind that there was a political struggle between two whales. And the impact of this conflict would soon return to Hanseong Electronics as a big damage. Yoo-hyun knew the situation that woulde soon, but he was not impatient. He postponed what he couldn¡¯t do right away. ¡°That¡¯s how it goes.¡± Yoo-hyun leaned back in his chair and smiled. He definitely looked more rxed than before. While big and small things happened inside and outside thepany. Saturday afternoon. Yoo-hyun stopped by the conference room to do something unrted to thepany. It was not the conference room in the Ulsan factory, but the conference room on the first floor of the Ulsan Small Business Administration. His friend Hyun Jin-gun, who was sitting next to him, said apologetically. ¡°You don¡¯t have to do this much for me, really¡­¡± ¡°I can do this well.¡± ¡°You¡¯re busy too.¡± ¡°I¡¯m busy ying around. Don¡¯t worry.¡± Yoo-hyun said casually and looked over the documents. They contained a business n and rted patents and papers that Hyun Jin-gun had made. He quickly checked the contents and said. ¡°It¡¯s much better thanst time.¡± ¡°It helped a lot when I did as you told me. Especially when you sorted out the weaknesses and crisis situations.¡± ¡°I just categorized what you had made.¡± As Yoo-hyun answered, Hyun Jin-gun remembered what Yoo-hyun had said a while ago. -You said you would do anything for me, right? Let me help you with your startup. That¡¯s my favor. When he refused his offer to help, Yoo-hyun blurted out those words. He argued that it was nonsense, but it was useless. Chapter 320: Chapter 320: Chapter 320 Yoo-hyun was sincere. He had given a great help without asking for anything in return. If it wasn¡¯t for Yoo-hyun, the preparation time for the startup would have taken much longer. ¡°¡­¡± Hyunjin looked at him silently, and Yoo-hyun smiled sheepishly. ¡°Why are you staring at me like that?¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m just curious why you¡¯re doing this much.¡± ¡°Again with that? I¡¯m helping you because we¡¯re friends.¡± Yoo-hyun answered with a chuckle. It wasn¡¯t just a casual remark. For Yoo-hyun, Hyunjin was a very precious friend. And Yoo-hyun knew very well that there was an obstacle in front of his precious friend. The interview that JK Communications employee had done was the clue. -Our president had a hard time when he first started his business, because he was scammed by an investor. But he doesn¡¯t show it at all. Only a few people know this story. Would he leave it as it is? That didn¡¯t make sense. He wanted to at least clear the visible obstacles for his friend. That was all. He had no intention of telling his friend what to do, who could do well on his own. Even if he chose a different path, he was going to watch him. He was content with just seeing him spread his wings by his side. That was Yoo-hyun¡¯s attitude towards his precious friend. It was when Yoo-hyun was talking to Hyunjin after checking the documents. Creak. The door of the conference room opened and two men appeared. They were the investors who were going to meet with Hyunjin today. Hyunjin got up from his seat and bowed. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Hyunjin.¡± ¡°Heh, you¡¯re young. Well, that¡¯s not bad.¡± The old man sat down with a casual attitude, as if he didn¡¯t care about Hyunjin¡¯s greeting. He hadbed-over hair, thin eyebrows, and sses over his blurry eyes. He was impressive. His name was Go Youngseok, and he ran a venture capitalpany called YS Venture Investment. The young man next to him tapped Hyunjin¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Hyunjin, did you prepare well?¡± ¡°Yes, senior. I did my best.¡± The man had a fairly gentle smile. He was Shin Jaechul, Hyunjin¡¯s senior from college and a fellow venture capital employee. Yoo-hyun had already researched them beforehand. Shin Jaechul sat down and pointed at Yoo-hyun, asking Hyunjin. ¡°Who is this?¡± Before Hyunjin could answer, Yoo-hyun introduced himself first. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun, who is going to work with Hyunjin.¡± ¡°Oh? Hyunjin, did you have a co-founder?¡± ¡°He¡¯s not a co-founder, but an employee who will handle the ounting part. We agreed to share only a part of the equity.¡± Hyunjin answered as they had nned beforehand, and Shin Jaechul nodded his head after looking at Yoo-hyun briefly. His expression wasn¡¯t very pleasant. ¡°I see. Let¡¯s also review that part together.¡± Shin Jaechul led the meeting. ¡°Mr. Go, as I told you before¡­¡± Go Youngseok looked over the documents that Hyunjin had made while listening to the exnation. He maintained a nonchnt expression, as if it was nothing special. But he couldn¡¯t hide the asional shes in his eyes. Yoo-hyun watched his expression quietly when he did that. Go Youngseok put down the documents and smirked. ¡°Heh. Hyunjin, why don¡¯t you just stay at Ilseong Electronics?¡± ¡°What part iscking? Can I hear it?¡± Hyunjin asked politely for the reason, and Go Youngseok shrugged his shoulders and answered. ¡°Well, it¡¯s just too in. Honestly, if it had any value, Ilseong Electronics should have applied this idea, but they didn¡¯t.¡± ¡°This is an idea that I came up with before joining Ilseong Electronics. The patent has nothing to do with Ilseong Electronics either.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you try to make a deal with Ilseong Electronics with this? Didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°How did you know that¡­¡± Hyunjin turned his head and Shin Jaechul said nonchntly. ¡°Hyunjin, you need to open up everything from the beginning. It¡¯s a fact that Ilseong Electronics didn¡¯t buy your patent.¡± ¡°No. I refused because they asked too much. The direction of the project also didn¡¯t match my intention.¡± ¡°Yeah. Same thing. Let¡¯s put that aside for now and listen to the rest of the story.¡± The reason why Shin Jaechul brought up something that didn¡¯t need to be mentioned was obvious. It was to gain an advantage in this negotiation. It was exactly the case where a friend was worse than a stranger. As if to prove it, Go Youngseok expressed more negative opinions. ¡°Well, the patent content and the rted technology don¡¯t seem bad. But as you know, it¡¯s hard to verify patent infringement in the fields ofmunication technology and semiconductors.¡± ¡°This part will be the core element of the next-generationmunication. I can catch patent infringement.¡± ¡°A smallpany against a bigpany? Are you too young? You don¡¯t know how the world works.¡± Go Youngseok sneered and lowered his tone. Hyunjin looked like he was about to burst, but there was no reason to get excited here. At that moment, Yoo-hyun blocked Hyunjin and said. ¡°It seems like you¡¯ve made up your mind, so why don¡¯t you tell us the conditions first?¡± ¡°Hmm, to be honest, the investment value is too low. It¡¯s doubtful that you can make money with amunication protocol, and you have to make a chip, but it¡¯s a field that¡¯s already dominated by foreignpanies.¡± As Go Youngseok kept opposing, Yoo-hyun pulled the documents on the desk and said. ¡°If you¡¯re going to keep opposing, we don¡¯t have any reason to be here.¡± Thud. Then Go Youngseok grabbed the documents and said. ¡°Heh. Even if my experience tells me that, he¡¯s my junior Shin Jaechul. I can¡¯t just say no.¡± ¡°Mr. Go, you don¡¯t have to do that much for me.¡± ¡°Hey, that¡¯s a given.¡± Yoo-hyun watched the two men y their game and thought to himself. ¡®They¡¯re messing around.¡¯ It was obvious that they were trying to rip off their junior. There was amon term in the industry for this kind of people. ck angel investors. They were clearly trying to bully them with a few pennies, and Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes hardened. ¡°Are you saying that you will decide on the investment today without even meeting the conditions?¡± ¡°Hey, how can you talk like that in front of someone, you young punk?¡± As Shin Jae-chul red up, Go Young-seok spoke with a friendly smile. ¡°Well, I can understand if you are naive. To be honest, I changed my mind. Are you happy now?¡± Yoo-hyun smirked and stretched out his palm to Go Young-seok. He wanted to hear what he had to say. ¡°Okay. I understand. Then let¡¯s hear it.¡± ¡°You haven¡¯t even registered your business yet, let alone implemented your technology. You have a patent, but it¡¯s worthless. Your initial capital is 50 million won, your founder¡¯s education is not bad, but you only have a master¡¯s degree, and your work experience at Ilseong Electronics is¡­¡± He looked like a cellphone store clerk tapping on a calctor in front of a clueless customer. How much discount you get for the phone n, how much more if you apply for a card, etc. He was eloquent, but he had a hidden agenda. Yoo-hyun got to the point. ¡°I see. So how do you value JK Communications, Mr. President?¡± Go Young-seok nced at Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression and confidently said as if he had made a great evaluation. ¡°Honestly, I gave you 300 million based on an internal assessment, but I was very generous and gave you 500 million because of Director Shin¡¯s face.¡± ¡°What?¡± As soon as he said that, Yoo-hyun put his hand on Hyun Jin-geon¡¯s wrist. It meant not to react any more. Hyun Jin-geon, who had been snickering, nodded at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun asked with a poker face. ¡°How much is the investment?¡± ¡°200 million.¡± He meant to take 40 percent of the shares for a measly 200 million. It was nonsense, but Yoo-hyun nodded as if he understood. ¡°I see. I guess there are some conditions since the risk is high.¡± Yoo-hyun agreed obediently, and Go Young-seokughed and said. ¡°You¡¯re notpletely stupid after all. Yeah. In cases like this, investors usually have some conditions.¡± ¡°What are they?¡± ¡°The joint liability of the founder and the transfer of the patent to our side in case of product failure.¡± ¡°I see.¡± As expected, garbage-like conditions popped out. Still, Yoo-hyun nodded obediently. Go Young-seok smirked and pushed the contract to him. ¡°Jin-geon, just sign it. Honestly, I¡¯m doing you a favor because I¡¯m your senior.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun took the contract without saying anything to Hyun Jin-geon. He checked the contents and opened his mouth. ¡°By the way, are the otherpanies¡¯ conditions simr?¡± ¡°No. They are more generous than others. There aren¡¯t many hardware startups that do this.¡± ¡°I see. I appreciate your opinion, YS Venture Investment.¡± Honestly, he wanted to tear up the contract andsh out at them, but Yoo-hyun held back for now. It was a matter involving Hyun Jin-geon¡¯s acquaintance. The choice was up to Hyun Jin-geon. Hyun Jin-geon spoke after receiving Yoo-hyun¡¯s gaze. ¡°Senior, I¡¯m not going to take this investment.¡± ¡°What? Jin-geon, this is a rare opportunity. You don¡¯t have any room to borrow money because of your family situation.¡± ¡°Do you know my situation is difficult and offer me such conditions?¡± Hyun Jin-geon¡¯s sharp reaction for the first time surprised Go Young-seok. Shin Jae-chul jumped up and scolded him. ¡°Hey. How can you talk like that? You don¡¯t know how small this industry is?¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and said. ¡°That¡¯s enough. Are you trying to rip off your junior and threaten him too?¡± ¡°This bastard is asking for it.¡± He was quite a shameless fellow for someone who graduated from a good school. Hyun Jin-geon was so disappointed that he turned his head away. Go Young-seok stopped Shin Jae-chul who was about to attack him. ¡°Wait, Director Shin.¡± ¡°Yes, Mr. President.¡± As Shin Jae-chul sat down, Go Young-seok looked at Yoo-hyun and Hyun Jin-geon with arrogance. ¡°You guys think investment is a joke? I¡¯m an expensive body.¡± ¡°I know Mr. Go is famous in the venture capital industry.¡± Yoo-hyun snickered and replied, making Go Young-seok grind his teeth. ¡°Yeah. You said something right. How dare you give me the finger?¡± ¡°Why? Do you want me to pay for your car?¡± ¡°What? You. What¡¯s with your attitude?¡± Go Young-seok¡¯s face turned red and blue. Before Yoo-hyun could say anything, Hyun Jin-geon moved first. He picked up a document on the table and pushed it to Go Young-seok. Swish. Hyun Jin-geon had a fierce look on his face. ¡°Let¡¯s see who¡¯s wrong here.¡± ¡°What the hell is this¡­¡± Go Young-seok¡¯s eyes narrowed as he picked up the document. The document recorded thepany value of JK Communications evaluated by foreign and domestic investors. Yoo-hyun had checked with multiple investmentpanies in advance with Hyun Jin-geon¡¯s consent. The gap was so big that there was nopany that offered less than 500 million. One foreign investmentpany even offered to buy the patent alone for 2 billion won. In other words, Yoo-hyun and Hyun Jin-geon knew that everything they had said so far was a show. Go Young-seok was flustered. Shin Jae-chul, who leaned forward to check the contents, snapped at Hyun Jin-geon. ¡°Jin-geon. Did you do this because you don¡¯t trust me?¡± ¡°Senior, these days peoplepare prices even when they buy snacks at the mart.¡± ¡°Ha. That¡¯s why you shouldn¡¯t pick up ck-haired beasts. You think I¡¯ll let you go? You¡¯re screwed, you¡¯ll be buried at school.¡± Shin Jae-chul shouted, and Go Young-seok intervened more rudely. ¡°These investmentpanies here? Ha. They¡¯re all under me. Try to get an investment from them. I¡¯ll show you what happens when you mess with me in this industry.¡± They were really shameless bastards. Chapter 321: Chapter 321: Chapter 321 Thud. Yoo-hyun put his phone on the table, intending to end the meeting there. He said, ¡°I¡¯ve heard enough from you, investors of Goruha. Let¡¯s see how far you can go. Let¡¯s see who will be buried in this industry.¡± ¡°Wh-where did you get that?¡± Shin Jaecheol reached out and lunged at him, but Yoo-hyun quickly snatched his phone away. Shin Jaecheol lost his bnce and bumped into Yoo-hyun¡¯s body as he fell. Thwack. His head and shoulder hit Yoo-hyun¡¯s chest. ¡°Wow, are you resorting to violence now? Don¡¯t you know there¡¯s a CCTV here?¡± ¡°I-I never.¡± ¡°These guys are not investors, they¡¯re thugs. This is uneptable. I have to call the reporters right now.¡± Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and Go Youngseok extended his hand. ¡°Wait.¡± ¡°What? Are you going toin about the taxi fare again?¡± ¡°Hmm, hmm. I think there¡¯s some misunderstanding here. Let¡¯s just end it here.¡± ¡°No, thank you. I have nothing to lose, you see. I can¡¯t stand being humiliated like this.¡± Swoosh. Go Youngseok silently took out a 50,000 won bill from his wallet and offered it to him. ¡°How about you take this and forget about it?¡± ¡°Who do you think I am?¡± Yoo-hyun snorted and tossed the bill in the air. The fluttering billnded on Shin Jaecheol¡¯s face with a thud. Yoo-hyun grabbed his bag and pulled Hyunjin¡¯s arm. ¡°Hyunjin, let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll deal with these bastards.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Hyunjin seemed to have lost all his pride and followed Yoo-hyun¡¯s words obediently. He had seen Yoo-hyun¡¯s personality during the reserve training, so he didn¡¯t look surprised at all. The ones who were flustered were Go Youngseok and Shin Jaecheol. ¡°Director Shin.¡± ¡°Hy-Hyunjin. Just go along with them, what can they do.¡± Shin Jaecheol ran to catch Hyunjin, but it was just when Hyunjin was closing the conference room door. Bang. The corner of the door hit Shin Jaecheol¡¯s face as he was sticking it out. ¡°Ouch.¡± Hyunjin walked away without looking back. Yoo-hyun poked his side and said, ¡°You have a cruel side, don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t do it on purpose.¡± ¡°Yeah, right. I saw you close it fast on purpose.¡± ¡°Haha. Did I?¡± Hyunjin shrugged and smiled. But there was a bitterness in his eyes. Yoo-hyun left the conference room with Hyunjin and went to a nearby cafe. It was best to drink something cold at times like this. Hyunjin held an iced americano full of ice in his hand and shrugged his shoulders as if he still couldn¡¯t believe it. His phone with the battery removed was on the table. ¡°This is ridiculous.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mind them. There are all kinds of people in the world.¡± ¡°I thought he was different, though. Actually¡­¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Hyunjin told him about his past with Shin Jaecheol. He was a kind senior who bought him food when he was a poor junior in college, and kept in touch with him frequently. It was a verymon story, but Hyunjin never forgot his gratitude for his senior. ¡°So even though you gave me a good offer, I wanted to work with my senior if possible.¡± ¡°I guess that¡¯s not the case anymore.¡± Thud. Yoo-hyun put his own phone on the table and Hyunjin nodded. ¡°Yeah. I don¡¯t want to be involved with him anymore.¡± ¡°What if he tries to mess with you?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care. I¡¯ll just fight back when that happens.¡± Hyunjin could do that easily. Yoo-hyun chuckled and said, ¡°But Hyunjin, you have a lot of affection, don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Why? Do I seem like I don¡¯t?¡± He didn¡¯t in the past. Not only to Yoo-hyun, but he also didn¡¯t have any rtionship with anyone else. Maybe his personality changed because of these betrayals? Yoo-hyun made an unfounded guess and changed the subject. ¡°Nah. You bought me coffee, so you must have a lot of affection, right?¡± Yoo-hyun gave a frivolous answer and Hyunjin shrugged his shoulders again. He then opened his mouth with a serious expression on his face. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°You know how you asked me if I wanted to try going to America before?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± ¡°I want to do that.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at him in surprise. ¡°You don¡¯t have to do that because of those guys today.¡± ¡°No. I really want to do it. I know it¡¯s shameless, but I need your help one more time.¡± Han Sung Electronics¡¯ US branch had a startup support program. It was a program that selected a few teams every year and supported them for the purpose of investing in Silicon Valley. All Yoo-hyun could do was to help him apply through Director Shin Nyeongwook. The rest was up to Hyunjin himself. And he had to do it in the US. It wouldn¡¯t be easy, but it would be much better than here if he seeded. Yoo-hyun wanted that for him, not for thepany, but for his future. ¡°It won¡¯t be easy.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve done so much for me. I can do it.¡± ¡°What about your brother?¡± ¡°I¡¯m taking him with me. He¡¯s done with his military service, so he¡¯ll make his own way now.¡± Hyunjin looked at him with a determined gaze. It was so strong that he could feel his will. Yoo-hyun held his hand and said, ¡°You made a good decision. It¡¯ll be better than here, at least.¡± ¡°Thanks. I won¡¯t forget it.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing. What are friends for?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Hyunjin looked at Yoo-hyun silently. His eyes were full of trust for his friend. And some time passed. Yoo-hyun was about to finish his dispatch life in Ulsan. He had plenty of time already, but as the end of the dispatch approached, he felt like a soldier in hisst year. No one asked him to do anything. He just spent his time leisurely. Suddenly, his phone rang. ¡°Huh?¡± He smiled when he saw the caller. A momentter, at the customer service center in front of Ulsan 4th factory. There, Yoo-hyun met Hyunjin again after a long time. He handed him a canned drink from the vending machine and said, ¡°You didn¡¯t have toe. I could just take a vacation and leave thepany.¡± ¡°I coulde, so what.¡± ¡°Did you go to America well?¡± ¡°Thanks to you.¡± ¡°I heard you passed. Congrattions.¡± It was a fact that Yoo-hyun had confirmed through Director Shin Nyeongwook a while ago. Hyunjin passed the US branch startup support program with excellent results. That meant he was now able to set up an office in Silicon Valley and work there. Yoo-hyun was very happy for him, even though he had expected it, because he had some anxiety in his heart. Hyunjin smiled and replied to Yoo-hyun¡¯s bright smile. ¡°Thank you, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°What did I do? Oh, did you check your shares? It¡¯s yourpany, not Han Sung¡¯s, so make sure you get them.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I came here.¡± Hyunjin took out a document from his bag and pushed it to him. It showed the shares of JK Communications. Among them, there was a part that caught Yoo-hyun¡¯s eye. -20% shares, co-founder Han Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun looked confused and said, ¡°What is this?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the shares I¡¯m giving to my partner.¡± ¡°Hey, what kind of partner am I?¡± ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to you. I couldn¡¯t have done this without you. Just sign it quickly.¡± Yoo-hyunughed incredulously at Hyunjin who was thrusting a pen at him. He then pushed the document back and said, ¡°I appreciate your sentiment. But Hyunjin, this is not right. You can pay me back when you seed.¡± ¡°Should I raise it to 30%?¡± ¡°Hey, be reasonable.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at him dumbfounded and Hyunjin pushed the document again. He had be too bold after drinking the American water. ¡°I¡¯m not satisfied with that. So just sign it quickly. I¡¯m a busy person.¡± ¡°Hyunjin, yourpany will be a unicorn in a few years. It will be worth more than a trillion won.¡± ¡°So?¡± ¡°20% is 200 billion won. Don¡¯t you feel sorry?¡± ¡°Why would I? I¡¯ll earn more than that.¡± Hyunjin said casually. Yoo-hyun picked up the pen and smirked. ¡°Don¡¯t regret it.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t regret it. Thank you for being with me.¡± ¡°Then consider it an honor. I¡¯ll also give you a gift if you do well.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and signed the empty space. The name of Yoo-hyun was left on thepany that would change thendscape of the smartphone market. And finally. It was Yoo-hyun¡¯sst day of dispatch at the Ulsan factory. The conference room on the second floor of the Ulsan factory. About 50 people from the ultra-high-resolution TF team gathered there and sang along with the apuse. ¡°Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you.¡± They all sang with bright expressions. Yoo-hyun stood in front of the table in the center of the conference room and sang along with them, trying to hide his embarrassment. ¡°Happy birthday dear Han Yoo-hyun. Happy birthday to you.¡± ¡°Hoo.¡± When Yoo-hyun blew out the candles, congrattions came from everywhere. ¡°Director Han, happy birthday.¡± ¡°Director, congrattions.¡± ¡°It¡¯s funny that your birthday is on thest day of dispatch.¡± ¡°If your birthday was on the first day of dispatch, we wouldn¡¯t have been able to treat you well. You¡¯re lucky.¡± Among them, thest words of Director Maeng Giyong caught Yoo-hyun¡¯s ears. Last year, and this year. He received unexpected big celebrations from two different teams. If the date had been slightly different, he wouldn¡¯t have had this opportunity. He spontaneously expressed his thoughts as words. ¡°That¡¯s true. I¡¯m really lucky.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and Senior Min Sujin handed him a gift. ¡°It¡¯s from all of us in TF team.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Open it up.¡± When Yoo-hyun tore off the wrapping paper, there was a rather expensive brand bag inside. Senior Min Sujin added another word. ¡°I chose it because I thought it would suit you. There¡¯s a warranty and a receipt inside, so you can refund it if you don¡¯t like it.¡± ¡°No way. I can¡¯t do that. Thank you very much.¡± Yoo-hyun looked around and thanked them. Director Kim Hogul came out and reached out to Yoo-hyun. ¡°We¡¯re more grateful to you.¡± ¡°I learned more from being here.¡± ¡°If you think so, we¡¯re very thankful.¡± Director Kim Hogul smiled and people came up one by one next to him. ¡°Let me know if you need any help anytime.¡± Yoo-hyun obediently nodded at Director Maeng Giyong¡¯s words. ¡°Yes. Of course. I¡¯lle down often if there¡¯s any problem.¡± Then Director Jeong Inwook joked next to him. ¡°I¡¯m scared when you say that?¡± ¡°You¡¯re doing well, aren¡¯t you?¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t take it as a joke either. Then Senior Kim Seondong, who had been hesitating, opened his arms. He had changed a lot too. ¡°Director Han, I learned so much from you.¡± ¡°No, I learned more from you, senior.¡± Yoo-hyun hugged him back and answered. He let go of his arms and looked around. The people he had a deep connection with, and the people he had a light connection with from other ces. He greeted them all warmly. ¡°Thank you for everything.¡± That¡¯s how Yoo-hyun¡¯s dispatch life in Ulsan came to an end. Chapter 322: Chapter 322: Chapter 322 Yoo-hyun left the factory early and looked back over his shoulder. He saw the Ulsan 4th factory, where he had worked every day. He had experienced many things and gained a lot here. The most important thing was the people. The people he had worked with would be a great help for his future choices. ¡°I¡¯ll see you again soon.¡± He said hisst farewell and turned around. A man who was waiting for him at the door spoke. ¡°Why are you so sentimental?¡± A ck sedan was parked next to him. ¡°It¡¯s myst day here.¡± ¡°Are you noting back?¡± ¡°I¡¯lle back sometimes. Thank you for waiting for me, Driver Ok Jong-ho.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and said. Ok Jong-ho shrugged and replied. ¡°I¡¯m just doing what I¡¯m told by thepany. Get in. I¡¯ll take you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s an honor.¡± Ok Jong-ho started the car and stepped on the elerator. The car slid and ran on the road. He saw a factory building that was under construction. It was the factory that Apple had invested more and doubled its size. Ok Jong-ho asked Yoo-hyun, who was looking out the window. ¡°Your luggage has already left. You know that, right?¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you for taking care of it.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not me. It¡¯s thepany. But this is the first time I¡¯ve seen something like this in my life.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°I mean, why does thepany care so much about your transfer?¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s transfer was supported by Yetae-sik, the executive director, and a cooperativepany of theirpany. And thepany also provided a car for Yoo-hyun¡¯s transportation. There was no reason to refuse such an offer, so Yoo-hyun epted it. Yoo-hyun chuckled at Ok Jong-ho¡¯s words and answered politely. ¡°Well, it¡¯s a very nicepany.¡± ¡°Yeah, nice to you only.¡± ¡°But isn¡¯t it nice to go with me? You said you had something to do in Seoul.¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s not bad to kill two birds with one stone.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll buy you a nice meal at the rest area.¡± ¡°Then I couldn¡¯t ask for more.¡± The two looked at each other and smiled as if they had made a promise. Vroom. The car that carried Yoo-hyun headed straight to Seoul. Yoo-hyun¡¯s life in Seoul was not much different from a year ago. He lived in the same house, ate the same food with his mother¡¯s side dishes. Except for the shortened bus route, hismute was also the same. The only thing that changed was the bag he carried. He held his bag as he sat on the bus seat. It was a bag filled with the hearts of the people he had worked with in Ulsan. It felt more special because of that. And there was another thing that changed. Beep. He tapped his card as he got off the bus and looked at his watch on his wrist. He snickered. -It¡¯s your birthday, so I splurged on it. Han Jae-hee, who was about to graduate, took out some of her savings and bought him a watch. She didn¡¯t wear it herself because she said it was annoying, but she gave him a rather expensive watch. And she didn¡¯t just give it to him, she sent it by a 2,500 won delivery service because she was busy. He couldn¡¯t help but wonder what was in her head. ¡°What on earth is in Jae-hee¡¯s head¡­¡± Ring. Ring. As Yoo-hyun was shaking his head, his phone rang. It was too perfect timing that heughed as he answered it. ¡°Did you put a bug in the watch or something?¡± -Oppa, that¡¯s not important right now. His voice was very serious, and Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes sank. He thought it was strange that he called him at such an early hour, something that would never happen normally. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Tell me.¡± -Haah, haah. My heart feels like it¡¯s going to burst. My vision is yellow, and my head is dizzy. ¡°Did Yang Woo-chan escape from prison or something?¡± -No. It¡¯s more serious than that. Hoo, hoo. Han Jae-hee¡¯s voice became more and more strained. He was even gasping for breath. Yoo-hyun hid his rising anxiety and tried to calm him down. ¡°Okay. Don¡¯t worry and tell me. I¡¯ll solve anything for you.¡± His sincerity for his sister was in his words. Han Jae-hee slowly opened his mouth. -I¡¯m so nervous, can you pray for me? ¡°What?¡± -It¡¯s myst exam. If I mess this up, I can¡¯t graduate. ¡°Ha.¡± Yoo-hyun let out a hollowugh. He was too speechless. He remembered what Jang Hye-min, the senior, no, the manager, had said on the phone a while ago. -Jae-hee¡¯s graduation? If you be a Hansung schr, you have an advantage, so you can do it with your current grades. Even if not, the school won¡¯t stop a student who was recognized by Apple¡¯s designer from graduating. He didn¡¯t tell her because it might make hercent, since she was working hard. Yoo-hyun wondered if he should tell her now, but he swallowed it again because of his sister¡¯s words that it was herst exam. Instead, he teased her pride a little bit. ¡°You can fail the exam. I¡¯ll give you part-time jobs for life.¡± -Are you crazy? I have a bright future ahead of me if I graduate. Why would I depend on you? ¡°Why? I¡¯ll give you more than the minimum wage. And I¡¯ll pay for your four major insurances too?¡± -It¡¯s my fault for asking you seriously. Haah. Han Jae-hee¡¯s voice seemed to lose some strength. It was much better than being tense, so Yoo-hyun pushed him a little more. ¡°If you can¡¯t graduate, I¡¯ll sell your watch and shoes and give you money. You can survive for a year.¡± -Get lost. I¡¯ll definitely do it. When I graduate, I¡¯ll barge into your house right away. Bye. Click. In the end, Han Jae-hee got angry and hung up the phone. Yoo-hyun smiled as he looked at the screen that ended the call. ¡°That¡¯s more like my sister.¡± When Yoo-hyun entered the Hansung Tower building, he heard greetings from everywhere. ¡°Mr. Han, hello.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, congrattions on your promotion.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted them back warmly. ¡°Thank you very much.¡± If it were like before, he would have felt awkward, but Yoo-hyun acted rather friendly. That change continued in the 12th floor office. After Yoo-hyun had greeted everyone pleasantly, Cho Chan-young, the director who always hung around the product nning team office, spotted Yoo-hyun and brightened up. ¡°Oh my, Mr. Han, you¡¯re finally back.¡± ¡°Haha. How have you been?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled. He looked natural without any awkwardness, and the team members who were watching blinked their eyes. Cho Chan-young patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder and asked, ¡°Did you be more reliable?¡± ¡°It must be thanks to your care, sir.¡± ¡°You¡¯re good at talking. Well, now that you¡¯re here, you have to run again, right?¡± Cho Chan-young looked at him with expectation. He had seen Yoo-hyun¡¯s achievements from the side, so he couldn¡¯t help but hope for more. But Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer was slightly different from his expectation. ¡°I¡¯m trying to take it easy now.¡± ¡°Take it easy?¡± ¡°Yes. Now that you are an assistant manager, you should have some leisure and look at the big picture, don¡¯t you think?¡± Yoo-hyun spread his arms and made a big gesture. Jo Chan Young, the director who was slightly taken aback, burst intoughter btedly. ¡°Haha. That¡¯s right. That¡¯s a very good attitude. Yeah, there¡¯s no need to push yourself too hard. Sometimes taking it easy is also a way to go.¡± ¡°Since you say so, I will rest as much as I can.¡± ¡°Good. I got it. If you need anything, I¡¯ll support you.¡± ¡°As expected. You are so straightforward. I¡¯ll contact you right away when I need something.¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun said that, Jo Chan Young, the director who flinched, soon chuckled. ¡°Haha. You. That¡¯s the way to do it.¡± Hisughtersted until he left the seat. Kim Hyun Min, the team leader who was watching him, poked Yoo-hyun¡¯s side. ¡°Kid, you¡¯ve be more cunning, haven¡¯t you?¡± ¡°I went on a business trip and I had to learn something.¡± ¡°What? Did you only learn how to be cheeky?¡± ¡°Yes. But I definitely learned that for sure.¡± ¡°Puhahaha. You learned that well.¡± Heughed loudly, but he also felt curious. He was too different from the Yoo-hyun of just a few months ago. After that, Kim Hyun Min, the team leader, observed Yoo-hyun. He didn¡¯t seem to shrink at all among the busy team. He looked rxed in every light movement. He also spoke well with people and walked with confidence. He wasn¡¯t like that in the past either, but he clearly changed. Kim Hyun Min, the team leader who was watching him with curiosity, grabbed Lee Chan Ho, the assistant manager who was passing by, and asked him. ¡°Lee assistant manager, don¡¯t you think Yoo-hyun has changed a bit?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Well, he used to make a fuss about everything and now he¡¯s too quiet.¡± ¡°He suffered a lot during that time. He needs to rest when he can.¡± Lee Chan Ho, the assistant manager who shrugged his shoulders, walked away quickly. Kim Hyun Min, the team leader, asked Hwang Dong Shik, another assistant manager. But the answer he got back wasn¡¯t much different. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with him having some fun? Yoo-hyun gave me a lot of money for my wedding gift.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Anyway, I think he looks good.¡± He left those words and turned away. Kim Hyun Min, the team leader who watched him go, muttered to himself. ¡°Don¡¯t other people see it?¡± He left a meaningful remark and tilted his head. That evening, the members of the product nning team gathered at a small meat restaurant near thepany. It was a team dinner to celebrate Yoo-hyun¡¯s return. While the beef was being grilled, Yoo-hyun ced the beer bottles and sses on the table. Then he started to open the bottle caps at a fast speed. Pop pop pop pop. Yoo-hyun held the beer bottles with both hands and quickly filled the empty sses. Then he moved to the side with a soju bottle tilted over a ss. Glug glug glug. His movements were fast and precise like a robot, and the height of the alcohol in each ss was perfectly matched. What was more amazing was that the soju bottle was emptied exactly when he filled thest ss. The beer bottles were also empty. It was a performance that could not have been done without calcting from the beginning. ¡°Wow.¡± The team members eximed at his trivial action. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t stop there and mixed the sses with his fast hands and handed them to the team members. As soon as the tes were set, Yoo-hyun volunteered to stand up from his seat. ¡°Ooh. Han Yoo-hyun.¡± Along with Lee Chan Ho, the assistant manager¡¯s voice from across the table, people¡¯s eyes gathered on Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun scanned the team members with a smile on his face and opened his mouth. ¡°I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun, who has returned home after a long business trip. How have you all been?¡± ¡°Of course. We¡¯ve been fine.¡± It was a sudden action, but there was no awkwardness at all. Even the people who were sitting far away spat out their voices to wee Yoo-hyun. Ignoring the greetings from here and there, Yoo-hyun lifted his ss. ¡°Well, then I¡¯ll offer you a drink to celebrate my return.¡± ¡°Ooooooh.¡± ¡°When I say ¡®Yoo-hyun¡¯, you say ¡®congrattions on your return¡¯.¡± ¡°What? Puhahaha.¡± Yoo-hyun said without hesitation, putting strength into his stomach. ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Congrattions on your return.¡± It was a greeting that blew away the awkwardness in front of the whole team for the first time in a long time. It was also a light atmosphere that he couldn¡¯t see from Yoo-hyun in the past. ng ng ng ng. Among the people who clinked their sses quickly, Kim Hyun Min, the team leader, shrugged his shoulders. He kept chuckling to himself, wondering what was so funny. Chapter 323: Chapter 323: Chapter 323 Yoo-hyun took care of not only his own team members, but also those from other teams. He went around offering drinks, and even those who had not talked much with Yoo-hyun before opened their mouths without hesitation. It was all thanks to the light atmosphere that Yoo-hyun created. ¡°Mr. Han, I think you are¡­¡± ¡°Haha. Really? Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and got closer to each person. Even those who had been jealous of Yoo-hyun¡¯s shy actions were in a good mood andughed. If it had been the Yoo-hyun of the past, he might have done this on purpose, but not now. He acted casually without any calction. Yoo-hyun approached his team members naturally like a gentle breeze. He did the same for those who could have been awkward because of his fast promotion. Yoo-hyun offered a bottle of liquor to Kim Eunyoung, an assistant manager. ¡°Mr. Kim, let me offer you a drink.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to add ¡®Mr.¡¯ between assistant managers. You and I are the same age, right?¡± ¡°Hey, once a senior, always a senior.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly, and Kim Eunyoung chuckled and held out his ss. ¡°You threw away all the liquor you got from Director Go Jaeyoon back then.¡± ¡°Haha. I¡¯ll drink it for real this time.¡± They drank happily while sharing stories from the past that had be memories. Yoo-hyun emptied his ss and filled the empty ss of Lee Junseok, a new employee from Team 1. ¡°Mr. Han, I¡­¡± ¡°Oh, are you a ssmate of Jinhun?¡± Yoo-hyun reacted when he heard that he was a ssmate of Park Jinhun, a researcher at the Ultra High Resolution TF Lab. Lee Junseok came closer to him. ¡°Yes. Mr. Han, please speakfortably.¡± ¡°Okay. Junseok, I hope to see you often.¡± ¡°Thank you. Jinhun told me that you are a god of module work.¡± ¡°What? I didn¡¯t do anything. That¡¯s nonsense.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand and happily emptied his ss. The next person Yoo-hyun looked for was Park Geunha, a section chief who had recently transferred. He moved from the TV Business Division to fill the vacancy left by Shin Chanyong, who had resigned. Park Geunha tilted his head as he received the ss of liquor from Yoo-hyun. ¡°Mr. Han, I¡¯m really surprised.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°I heard rumors that you turned the Ulsan factory upside down. So I thought you were a very difficult person.¡± ¡°That¡¯s totally nonsense.¡± Yoo-hyun cut him off cleanly, and Park Geunha nodded in agreement. ¡°Is that so? I thought it was strange.¡± Kim Hyunmin, the team leader who was listening to the conversation, said with an incredulous expression. ¡°He¡¯s lying.¡± ¡°Team leader, I can hear you.¡± Yoo-hyun immediately tackled him, and Kim Hyunmin backed away and made a fuss. ¡°Look at him. He¡¯s so scary.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± Peopleughed loudly at Kim Hyunmin¡¯s act. In the warm atmosphere, Kim Hyunmin pulled Yoo-hyun¡¯s arm. ¡°Scary guy, do you want to talk to me?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and followed him. A momentter, Kim Hyunmin sat on a bench behind the restaurant andughed while holding his stomach. ¡°Hahahahaha.¡± ¡°What¡¯s so funny?¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s question, he shrugged his shoulders and said, ¡°Just because what you¡¯re doing is funny.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t I look rxed like a scoundrel?¡± Yoo-hyun straightened his shoulders shamelessly, and Kim Hyunmin patted his shoulder and said, ¡°You look very rxed. Very nice to see.¡± ¡°But why are you like that?¡± ¡°You¡¯re too rxed, it shows. You know what I mean? Haha.¡± Kim Hyunmin, who had been serious for a moment, soonughed yfully again. Yoo-hyun felt like he had slightly revealed his inner thoughts and asked casually, ¡°Do you see it?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t fool me even if you fool others. I¡¯ve been a scoundrel for 10 years.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes for a moment and then smiledte. He agreed with his words a hundred times. Kim Hyunmin poked Yoo-hyun¡¯s side with a grin. ¡°You know what? A real scoundrel doesn¡¯t stand out like you do.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Yeah. Others don¡¯t care about anyone and just live their own lives. Like Gang Taegong who went fishing.¡± Kim Hyunmin, the team leader who had been a scoundrel for 10 years, had a different opinion. He had a point, so Yoo-hyun looked up to him and asked him for a tip. ¡°You¡¯re really amazing. Can you tell me your secret?¡± ¡°You¡¯re so funny. Are you serious?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m serious.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes sparkled, and Kim Hyunmin sat up straight. He faced Yoo-hyun¡¯s face, which was flushed from the alcohol. ¡°Why are you like that?¡± ¡°Actually¡­¡± Yoo-hyun honestly told him about his worries. Kim Hyunmin shrugged his shoulders after hearing his story. ¡°Hahaha.¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard to get rid of it once it gets stuck in your mind.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head seriously, and Kim Hyunmin asked him with an incredulous expression. ¡°Are you crazy? Is that something a pirami should worry about?¡± ¡°What does it matter if I¡¯m a pirami or a wolchok?¡± ¡°Well. There¡¯s no age limit for learning. Hmm.¡± Kim Hyunmin pondered for a moment at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He seemed confident in this field, even if he didn¡¯t know much about work. Maybe it was because of the alcohol, but Yoo-hyun was also immersed in this ridiculous conversation. Kim Hyunmin nodded as if he had made up his mind. ¡°It¡¯s hard to do it in a short time. Unless you go abroad or something.¡± ¡°Then what?¡± ¡°You have to get some help from others if you¡¯re struggling by yourself.¡± ¡°Others?¡± ¡°Wait and see. I¡¯ll help you get a scoundrel certificate.¡± Kim Hyunmin gave him a meaningful smile. The next day. Choi Minhee, the assistant director, said to Yoo-hyun who was standing in front of her seat. ¡°I agree with what the team leader said.¡± ¡°What did he say?¡± Yoo-hyun asked with a bewildered expression, and Choi Minhee answered casually. ¡°He said to let you rest as much as you want. He said you need a lot of rest.¡± ¡°Haha. I see.¡± Yoo-hyunughed involuntarily at Kim Hyunmin¡¯s typical measure. Thanks to that, he had to live like a retiring sergeant again at the end of his dispatch life. Choi Minhee stamped her approval on Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts. ¡°You just came back. Don¡¯t feel any pressure and just rx.¡± ¡°Yes. You know I do well whatever you ask me to do.¡± ¡°Hoho. Yes. I¡¯ll watch you.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Yoo-hyun turned around confidently, and Choi Minhee smiled and checked the monitor screen. There were projects rted to Ultra High Resolution TF on it. What Yoo-hyun was in charge of here was the preliminary project, excluding the mass production of Applephone 4 panels. It was called preliminary, but it was technically very difficult, and the goal was high. It depended entirely on the development team¡¯s capabilities, so it was hard for the nning team to intervene. But Yoo-hyun¡¯s case was different. The project ran organically as if he had set up a good system. It was so finely organized that there was no need for intermediate management. Moreover, reports from the development team came in on their own. Even if Kim Hyunmin hadn¡¯t told him to rest, there wasn¡¯t much for Yoo-hyun to do. Choi Minhee turned her head and looked at Yoo-hyun¡¯s back and muttered. ¡°They said they would do everything themselves in the development team. What can I ask him to do?¡± The corners of her mouth rose sharply. As promised, Choi Minhee didn¡¯t give Yoo-hyun any special tasks. She even gave him an exemption from attending most meetings. The projects were all independent, so the team members didn¡¯t bother Yoo-hyun much either. They all seemed to think that Yoo-hyun would do well on his own. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun could rx endlessly at Hansung Tower. In that atmosphere, Yoo-hyun received a phone call from Go Junho, the executive in charge of Product 4. He exchanged simple greetings with a bright voice and told Yoo-hyun about the past event. It was about the audit of the new Ulsan factory that they had discussed face-to-face before. -If you ask me how the factory audit went¡­ ¡°It went well.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded as he listened to the exnation. It was not a problem in the first ce, since they were receiving investment. Yeo Taesik, the vice president, had prepared well for any minor issues that could be picked on. Thanks to that, they finished the matter that could have been dragged on for days quite neatly. Go Junho pointed out that part and said, -As you said, it seems like the group leader took care of a lot of things in between. ¡°Yes. I heard about it.¡± -As expected, all the stories go through you. ¡°That¡¯s not true.¡± Yoo-hyun lightly exined away the misunderstanding, and Director Go Jun Houghed loudly. -Hahaha. Okay. You just need to do well at work. ¡°Yes. I¡¯m d. Please keep in touch.¡± -Okay. You too, contact me anytime. Director Go Jun Ho hung up the phone with a hearty farewell. He was nowhere near the fiery person he was when Yoo-hyun first met him. He was just a very nice person in front of Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun chuckled and recalled what Vice President Yeo Tae Sik had told him a while ago. -You don¡¯t need my help. So don¡¯t worry and rx. He gave Yoo-hyun confidence, and Yoo-hyun trusted him. And now he had produced the results as if to prove it. He wouldn¡¯t bepletely out of Han Kyung Hwe¡¯s sight, but time was money. This was enough. Yoo-hyun was thinking that when it happened. Beep beep. He received a message from Deputy Manager Park Doo Sik. -Director Han, do you have time for a cup of tea? -Yes. I¡¯ll see you right away. Yoo-hyun dly epted the offer from his old boss, who had no reason to refuse. A short whileter, in the small conference room on the 11th floor. Yoo-hyun entered the ce that Deputy Manager Park Doo Sik had reserved himself. There were plenty of snacks on the desk. ¡°What is all this?¡± ¡°I have to pay you back for the chocte you gave mest time. And for helping me with the interview lecture.¡± ¡°It looks like leftovers from a team meeting.¡± ¡°Haha. So what?¡± Deputy Manager Park Doo Sik led the mood lightly with his unique rhetoric. He must have had a reason to care so much about him. Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and dropped a hint. ¡°You must have missed my face a lot. You even contacted me personally.¡± ¡°Haha. That¡¯s right. I called you for a reason. You look good, don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°I feel very rxed after taking a break.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good to see. Here.¡± Yoo-hyun took the coffee that Deputy Manager Park Doo Sik offered him. The two exchanged pleasantries for quite a long time. ¡°This year¡¯s HR team event was¡­¡± ¡°I was on secondment during¡­¡± Meanwhile, Deputy Manager Park Doo Sik kept an eye on Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun waited for him to speak first with a calm expression. It wasn¡¯t to gain the upper hand or take control of the situation. He wanted to hear Deputy Manager Park Doo Sik¡¯s honest thoughts. Eventually, Deputy Manager Park Doo Sik broke the silence. ¡°Director Han, you¡¯re popr, aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Why do you say that?¡± ¡°It seems like the mobile group leader is paying a lot of attention to you.¡± ¡°Is it because he supported me for the interview lecture?¡± ¡°No. Not that. Hmm, where should I start?¡± From his tone of voice, it wasn¡¯t about rewards or promotions either. It was about Vice President Yeo Tae Sik caring about Yoo-hyun in another aspect. What could it be? Yoo-hyun tried to confirm his guess by beating around the bush. ¡°Our group leader is very caring of his employees.¡± ¡°Haha. That¡¯s right. It¡¯s not easy to do that.¡± Deputy Manager Park Doo Sik¡¯s voice became serious, and there was an answer in it. Chapter 325: Chapter 325: Chapter 325 Yoo-hyun, who had sorted out his thoughts, spoke to Jang Jun-sik, who was tidying up his seat. ¡°Jun-sik, can we talk for a moment?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± The baby lion, who had been looking at him with a wary gaze, nodded his head. The corridor leading to the outdoor terrace on the 20th floor. Yoo-hyun took out a cup of coffee from the vending machine there and handed it to Jang Jun-sik. ¡°Drink up. I specially got you the most expensive one.¡± Jang Jun-sik¡¯s expression was very stiff as he took the coffee. He hesitated for a moment before opening his mouth. ¡°Sir, I¡¯m sorry, but I think we¡¯re not supposed to be here during the intensive work hours (two hours after and before work).¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll take responsibility.¡± ¡°But I don¡¯t want to do anything that goes against thepany ethics.¡± As expected, Jang Jun-sik did notpromise his beliefs even in this situation. Yoo-hyun pointed his finger at his wristwatch and said. ¡°Then it¡¯ll be fine in five minutes, right? Should we go back ande again?¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s not it.¡± ¡°Come on. Let¡¯s be nice.¡± ¡°I think the phrase ¡®let¡¯s be nice¡¯ should not be used in thepany. That¡¯s what I learned in the new employee training.¡± When Jang Jun-sik tackled him again, Yoo-hyunughed incredulously. ¡®He¡¯s really a stickler.¡¯ Old memories that he had forgotten came back to him. Yoo-hyun hid his inner feelings and approached him. ¡°Jun-sik, then is it okay for me to lower my speech?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s because you¡¯re my senior and my deputy.¡± ¡°What if I¡¯m not a deputy?¡± ¡°You can do it in a year if you¡¯re fast on the pay scale.¡± Where did thate from? He felt like he would say something absurd again if he asked, so Yoo-hyun just let it go for now. ¡°Okay. Then I¡¯ll speakfortably.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Jang Jun-sik nodded his head. Exactly five minutester, Yoo-hyun went out to the outdoor terrace with Jang Jun-sik. It was a weather that felt like spring was turning into summer. It was when Yoo-hyun leaned on the railing and spoke to him. ¡°It says not to lean on the railing.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll stay away from it.¡± ¡°Alright. Do that.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at his junior who stepped back a step. He looked like he would get sick if he went near the railing. Where should he start with this stubborn guy? Yoo-hyun bluntly asked him what was on his mind. ¡°Jun-sik, what do you want to do in this team?¡± ¡°I want to do something that aligns with thepany value rather than what I like.¡± ¡°What is that?¡± ¡°Something that contributes to thepany¡¯s performance and image.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyebrows twitched at the repetitive mechanical answer. He chuckled at himself for a moment as he felt a surge of anger. Then he calmed down and asked again. ¡°So what project are you talking about? You must have checked our team projects.¡± ¡°I checked the contents, but I haven¡¯tpared them quantitatively yet.¡± ¡°You have topare them to know?¡± ¡°Yes. I think there is a procedure and order for everything.¡± ¡°I see. I got it for now.¡± He wanted to say something nice to him, but he didn¡¯t click well with Jang Jun-sik. Come to think of it, it was abnormal to get along well right away. It was better to take a break for a while in this case. Yoo-hyun just drank his coffee and looked at the distant view. It was the same scenery, but it felt different from when he was with Deputy Park Seung-woo and Manager Kim Young-gil. Behind Yoo-hyun, Jang Jun-sik stood stiffly with a gap from the railing. Whooosh. A warm wind blew between the two awkward people. Back in his seat, Yoo-hyun checked the records of Jang Jun-sik that he had received from Deputy Choi Min-hee. It was about the projects he had done and the troubles he had caused. He had worked on many projects in about a year. Was it because he was good at his job? Absolutely not. It was because he couldn¡¯t settle down in one ce and kept spinning around. He didn¡¯t even get a chance to show his abilities. The bigger problem was the trouble he had caused. At drinking parties, dinners, meetings, business trips, etc. He shed with not one but several people, and they were all seniors. The decisive incident was when he defied Deputy Seong Woong-jin. ording to the record, it looked like Jang Jun-sik had said something insulting to him. What the hell was it? He couldn¡¯t imagine Jang Jun-sik pushing the notorious Deputy Seong Woong-jin. The Jang Jun-sik that Yoo-hyun knew was someone who wouldn¡¯t cross the line. Yoo-hyun decided to watch him more closely. There was a simple way to figure out a person in thepany. You just had to give him some work. Yoo-hyun called Jang Jun-sik as his mentor. ¡°Jun-sik, I want you to make some data for me, and what it is is¡­¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± It wasn¡¯t just making data, but he added some meaning to it. ¡°I¡¯ve been in a slump for thest year in the product nning team. Fill in the gap with the data you made.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll do that.¡± Was it because of that? Jang Jun-sik¡¯s eyes sparkled for once at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. That was the beginning. Jang Jun-sik started to make data like crazy. He looked like he was going to be sucked into the monitor. He nced at him and saw that he was working in apletely different direction from what Yoo-hyun had wanted. Yoo-hyun left him alone for now. Instead, he listened to his story from time to time and gave him some advice. ¡°Junsik, let¡¯s have a cup of tea.¡± ¡°No, thank you. I have work to do.¡± But Jang Junsik did not leave his seat to do his work. It would have been the same if someone else from his department had asked him. ¡°Do you want to smoke?¡± Lee Chanho, the assistant manager, suggested. He shook his head. ¡°No, thank you. I don¡¯t smoke.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not about smoking, it¡¯s about talking.¡± ¡°Secondhand smoke is not good either.¡± ¡°Ha.¡± Lee Chanho stuck out his tongue. Anyway, Jang Junsik worked really hard. Except for lunchtime and bathroom breaks, he never got up from his seat. That was not all. Even after the end-of-work song yed, Jang Junsik was still working. There were dozens of windows on his monitor. He was tired enough, but his fingers moved without rest. Yoo-hyun, who packed his stuff, spoke to him. ¡°Are you not going home?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll finish up and go.¡± ¡°Okay. Don¡¯t forget to eat dinner.¡± ¡°I will.¡± Jang Junsik nodded with a serious expression. The next day. Hwang Dongsik, the assistant manager who worked overtime with Jang Junsik the day before, told Yoo-hyun about Jang Junsik¡¯s situation. ¡°Junsik stayed until 10 p.m. working on the project.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. He didn¡¯t even eat.¡± ¡°I see. Thank you.¡± As usual, Jang Junsik worked without taking a break. Yoo-hyun remembered that his sense of responsibility and passion were remarkable. That day was no different. Jang Junsik did not get up from his seat and worked overtime again. He was not trying to impress anyone, he was really working hard. Yoo-hyun just watched him from the side. Time passed like that. When it was the deadline that Yoo-hyun had set, Jang Junsik came to him. ¡°Sir, I sent you the summary report for the team project that you asked for.¡± ¡°Shall we take a look together?¡± ¡°Yes. Okay.¡± Yoo-hyun pushed his chair aside and Jang Junsik pulled his chair closer. They were close enough to touch, but he kept some distance again. Yoo-hyun did not mind and opened the email. The content was exactly what he had expected. Click. He only flipped through a few pages and saw why he had been working on the report all day and night. ¡°Hmm.¡± Where should he start? There were more than one or two problems. After a moment of hesitation, Yoo-hyun opened the third page. It was about the localization of touch panels and ICs that Park Seungwoo, the assistant manager, had promotedst year. Yoo-hyun pointed out the part where hepared it with foreign touch panels. ¡°Did you get this data yourself?¡± ¡°Yes. I found it from a Japanese disy magazine.¡± ¡°It must have cost money.¡± When Yoo-hyun asked casually, as expected, the answer came out. ¡°I think it¡¯s worth spending that much to find good data.¡± Yoo-hyun did not intend to give him a direct answer in the first ce. He knew that he would only make it his own when he found the answer himself. But he thought he would keep wasting money on this kind of thing, so he corrected him on this part. ¡°Don¡¯t spend money on this kind of thing. You can get it through thepany system.¡± ¡°Really? I¡¯ve never heard of that before.¡± ¡°How would you know everything? Anyway. This is how you do it¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun exined, he nodded his head. ¡°I see. I understand. I¡¯ll do that.¡± ¡°Did you really understand?¡± ¡°Yes. I understood.¡± There was no way he understood at once. There were many parts omitted in Yoo-hyun¡¯s exnation. Still, Jang Junsik did not ask Yoo-hyun first. He could see that he was stubbornly holding on to his pride. Yoo-hyun decided not to say anything more. He had given him a clue, so he would eventually find the answer if he tried hard enough. Click. As Yoo-hyun closed the report, Jang Junsik asked him. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to look at it more?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve seen enough.¡± ¡°But you only looked at a few pages¡­¡± ¡°I don¡¯t need to see more to know.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, Jang Junsik¡¯s face hardened. He had worked hard for days and nights to make it, so he was annoyed. Regardless, Yoo-hyun continued to speak. ¡°Let me give you an overall evaluation first. The score is 50 points. And that¡¯s considering that you¡¯re a newbie.¡± ¡°Why?¡± As he snapped, Yoo-hyun asked him a question instead of giving him an answer. ¡°You failed the OJT seminar three times, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s because the seniors blocked me because of my attitude.¡± ¡°That might be one of the reasons. But that¡¯s not what I think.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun added a word to Jang Junsik, who was silent with a frown. ¡°When I saw the report you made, I noticed that it had exactly the same problem as your seminar report.¡± ¡°What is that?¡± ¡°Finding that out and fixing the report is your homework.¡± ¡°¡­¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, Jang Junsik¡¯s eyebrows narrowed. He thought he was ying with words. Yoo-hyun said casually. ¡°Don¡¯t you like it? Then I won¡¯t ask you to do it.¡± ¡°No.¡± As expected, Jang Junsik, who had a strong pride, took the bait that Yoo-hyun threw. Yoo-hyun gestured to his seat without hesitation. ¡°Then start.¡± ¡°I will.¡± Jang Junsik snorted and returned to his seat. A few dayster. Yoo-hyun was with Kim Younggil, the section chief, on the outdoor terrace on the 20th floor. Kim Younggil¡¯s mouth was full of information about the project. ¡°The progress with Apple is¡­¡± Factory construction, detailed negotiations with Apple, instructions from the business manager, coordination with other teams, etc. Among the long stories, Yoo-hyun picked out the key point. ¡°The reliability of this panel must be important.¡± ¡°Yes. This panel will be almost the final version. But there were a lot of changes in the middle, so there are a lot of worries on site.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been getting calls from them sometimes.¡± It was not that he did not. The staff from Ultra High Resolution TF called him in turns. There were simple greetings, but they also wanted to tell him the details of the progress. Most of them were things that the product nning team would not tell even if they asked. That showed how much the people at Ulsan factory trusted Yoo-hyun. Chapter 326: Chapter 326: Chapter 326 Kim Young-gil, the section chief, also pointed out that part. ¡°Haha. That¡¯s right. He always mentions you when I call him.¡± Thud. It was when Kim Young-gil, who was shrugging his shoulders, leaned on the railing. Yoo-hyun smiled at his own appearance, keeping a distance from the railing. Kim Young-gil asked with a puzzled look. ¡°Why? What do they say on the phone?¡± ¡°No. I just heard that you shouldn¡¯t lean on the railing.¡± ¡°Who? Oh, Jun-sik?¡± Kim Young-gil guessed it right away, as if he had been burned several times. Yoo-hyun said, looking at the small sign hanging next to the railing. The writing was barely visible behind the grass. ¡°Yes. I saw that it was really written there.¡± ¡°Really? How did you notice that?¡± ¡°I wonder.¡± Yoo-hyun gave a hollowugh, and Kim Young-gil, who wasughing with him, asked casually. ¡°But Han, are you deliberately messing with Jun-sik right now?¡± ¡°Of course not. I just gave him some work.¡± ¡°Come on, I can tell you¡¯re trying to show him who¡¯s boss. I think that¡¯s the right way to go.¡± Even if Yoo-hyun denied it, Kim Young-gil had a determined expression. Not only him, but everyone else had the same misunderstanding. Yoo-hyun emphasized once again. ¡°I¡¯m not trying to show him who¡¯s boss. I have no reason to do that.¡± ¡°Then why are you making him work overtime like that?¡± ¡°He did it himself. You know how inflexible he is.¡± ¡°Well¡­ But he seems to have a sense of responsibility when he does his own thing.¡± Not only responsibility, but also passion. It was a great advantage, but it didn¡¯t work well for him right now. ¡°Yes. He does, but I think he¡¯s going in the wrong direction.¡± ¡°Because he tries to do everything by himself?¡± ¡°Yes. He can¡¯t use people at all.¡± Jun-sik¡¯s biggest problem was simple. He tried to make all the materials by himself. He didn¡¯t know how to use other colleagues¡¯ materials. No matter how hard he tried, it was hard to get good results that way. ¡°So you¡¯re trying to fix him?¡± ¡°I have to.¡± As Yoo-hyun nodded his head, Kim Young-gil uttered a worried word. ¡°It won¡¯t be easy. If he could be fixed, they would have done it in his previous team.¡± ¡°I know. That¡¯s why I¡¯m going to make him realize it himself.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± Yoo-hyun gave a meaningful smile to Kim Young-gil, who asked with a curious expression. ¡°Just watch.¡± Yoo-hyun wanted to see how far Jun-sik would go. Jun-sik worked hard on organizing the materials again. He even opened the materials he had made for thest seminar, as if he had heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s words in one ear and out the other. Of course, that didn¡¯t mean he found the answer. He just made limited revisions within his own narrow framework. And he did it very diligently and stupidly. -Today was another hard day.? ? ? The song for leaving work rang out, but Jun-sik didn¡¯t move this time either. He edited the materials as if he was doing the most important thing in the world. It was obvious that he was struggling to get recognition. Then, Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, approached Yoo-hyun. ¡°Han, how about some tripe today?¡± ¡°Sounds good.¡± ¡°What about Jun-sik?¡± ¡°Oh, Jun-sik is busy right now. Right?¡± As Yoo-hyun asked, Jun-sik nodded his head. ¡°Yes. I think I have to work overtime today.¡± ¡°Again?¡± Kim Hyun-min looked incredulous and Yoo-hyun said, ¡°If you have work to do, you have to do it. That¡¯s the fate of an office worker.¡± ¡°Ohe on. Then do you leave early every day because you have no work?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m going to eat tripe with you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re so slick. Then let¡¯s go quickly. There won¡¯t be any seats if we¡¯rete.¡± ¡°Yes. Got it.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and left with Kim Hyun-min. Kim Young-gil and Lee Chan-ho followed them behind. Jun-sik watched his team members leave without a word. His expression was unusually stiff. A few dayster. Yoo-hyun was looking at the materials Jun-sik had made. He quickly flipped through the pages and stopped at one screen. He pointed to the material with his mouse pointer and asked Jun-sik, who was standing behind him, ¡°Where did you find this patent material?¡± ¡°I found it on the patent site.¡± ¡°Did you search for it yourself?¡± ¡°Yes. I did it myself.¡± ¡°Do it again. Your search method was wrong.¡± As Yoo-hyun pointed out, Jun-sik frowned and asked. What part are you talking about? ¡°This is a meaningless patent. There are other rted patents.¡± ¡°I looked for them all¡­¡± ¡°What if I find them?¡± As Yoo-hyun asked back, he nodded his head with pride. ¡°I¡¯ll do it.¡± It was something he didn¡¯t need to look for in the first ce. It was already clearly written in other materials, and all he had to do was use them. But he insisted on finding it himself. It was good to be detailed. But what Jun-sik needed right now was not counting the leaves of a tree. He needed to understand the forest first. Yoo-hyun gave him some advice with a sincere heart. Of course, he didn¡¯t give him the exact answer this time either. ¡°Jun-sik, do you remember what I told youst time?¡± ¡°Yes. Ipared this material with the previous seminar material and found themon points and revised them.¡± ¡°No. You don¡¯t understand at all. I was talking about the direction, not the style of the material.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°The same 50 points. Do you want to do it again or give up?¡± As Yoo-hyun scratched him gently, Jun-sik clenched his teeth and nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll do it.¡± ¡°Okay. See youter.¡± Yoo-hyun finished his words and Jun-sik moved back to his seat. Jun-sik¡¯s passion was still alive. He burned himself to get back at Yoo-hyun. It was when he was making materials like crazy in his own world. As usual, the song for leaving work rang out. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and said to Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager who came over. ¡°Deputy manager, do you remember the tripe ce we went tost time? It was amazing. How about a team dinner there today?¡± ¡°Really? If Han says so, we have to do it.¡± ¡°Haha. I¡¯ll pay for it.¡± ¡°Hey, you can¡¯t do that. Oh, what about Jun-sik?¡± As Choi Min-hee asked, Yoo-hyun looked at Jun-sik. Jun-sik opened his mouth first in response to Yoo-hyun¡¯s silent question. ¡°I have something to do today.¡± ¡°Okay, then.¡± Choi Min-hee nodded coolly, as if she was no different from anyone else. She seemed to have a rough idea of what Yoo-hyun was doing. She said loudly, as if Jun-sik could hear her. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go to the team dinner. We have to wrap up quickly.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Lee Chan-ho got up quickly and Hwang Dong-sik also replied right away. ¡°That¡¯s good timing. When things don¡¯t work out, we have to eat.¡± Yoo-hyun and Kim Young-gil followed them right behind. As Yoo-hyun walked, he turned his head. Jun-sik, who was left alone in the team seat, was looking at him. Their eyes met and he quickly turned his head away. Then he pounded on the keyboard as if it was to me. Yoo-hyun chuckled and walked away. ¡°Wake up soon, Jun-sik.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s muttering followed him. The next day. Jun-sik met his colleague Kim Chul-jae from TV Group during lunchtime. He was from the same school and the only colleague he kept in touch with. Kim Chul-jae opened his mouth after hearing about Jun-sik¡¯s new team. ¡°Isn¡¯t Han Yu-hyun a great person? I heard he¡¯s doing well in our side too.¡± ¡°No. He¡¯s just the same.¡± ¡°What do you mean by the same?¡± ¡°Forget it. I don¡¯t want to talk behind his back.¡± ¡°Kid. This is when you have to talk it out and let it go.¡± Kim Chul-jae tried to poke him, but Jun-sik kept his mouth shut as always. But inside, he had a lot of things to say. He couldn¡¯t stand that everyone praised him as a senior who only yed around like a bum. He frowned as he thought of Yoo-hyun. Kim Chul-jae said to him. ¡°Jun-sik, that¡¯s howpanies are. It¡¯s easier if you just ept it.¡± ¡°No. If I have topromise like that, I won¡¯t work for apany.¡± ¡°Geez. You¡¯re really like a son of a strict policeman.¡± As soon as Kim Chul-jae said that, Jun-sik¡¯s eyes sank sharply. ¡°Don¡¯t insult my father.¡± ¡°That was my mistake. Sorry.¡± Kim Chul-jae apologized right away. He touched the part that shouldn¡¯t be touched. While Jun-sik was meeting his colleague, Yoo-hyun was also meeting his colleague. Yoo-hyun learned more about Jun-sik through Kwon Se-jung. Especially, Yoo-hyun paid attention to the incident that happened right before Jun-sik moved teams. ¡°That time, Deputy Manager Seong Wung-jin said to Jun-sik¡­¡± As he heard the story, it was as Yoo-hyun expected. Seong Wung-jin was more at fault than Jun-sik. It was hidden, but Yoo-hyun could see the corruption behind it in his eyes. But why did everyone me Jun-sik? ¡°That was definitely Seong Wung-jin¡¯s fault.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. To be honest, I think I would have done the same thing if I were Seong Wung-jin.¡± ¡°No. You would have been different.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. I get irritated when I¡¯m in front of Jun-sik. He¡¯s a person who gets on my nerves.¡± Kwon Se-jung¡¯s words had the answer. Jun-sik had lost all trust from his team members because of his wrong attitude. Being in society didn¡¯t mean that being right was always the way to go. On the other hand, Seong Wung-jin had established a solid territory for himself. When a problem arose, it was clear who the team members would choose between the two. ¡°I get what you¡¯re saying. Thanks for telling me.¡± ¡°You must be having a hard time too.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head at Kwon Se-jung¡¯s words. ¡°No. I feel better after hearing your story.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Because he doesn¡¯t seem like a trash after all.¡± Being clumsy at work, having no sense, being stubborn, and inflexible? Yoo-hyun was confident that he could fill in his shorings. But if he had a problem with his personality, that was a different story. If he raised someone who was ethically wed, it could cause more harmter. Kwon Se-jung, who had no idea of Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts, waved his hand. ¡°Geez. You don¡¯t know because you haven¡¯t experienced enough.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. He¡¯ll probably get better soon.¡± Yoo-hyun said confidently and Kwon Se-jung snorted. ¡°Make some sense. If that stubborn kid changes, I¡¯ll cut off my hand.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t cut off your hand, just buy me some food. With Jun-sik too.¡± ¡°Awesome. This is definitely a call.¡± ¡°Then look for a restaurant.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled as he looked at him. And the next day. Jun-sik¡¯s hard-earned material appeared on Yoo-hyun¡¯s screen. As expected, he repeated the same mistake. He still didn¡¯t use the materials made by other team members and made them by himself. It was impossible for Yoo-hyun to do everything by himself. He didn¡¯t think he would realize it by repeating it here again. In this case, it was also a way to take a break once. Chapter 327: Chapter 327: Chapter 327 Yoo-hyun turned off the monitor after quickly browsing through the data. ¡°Why¡­¡± He looked at Jang Jun-sik, who flinched, and said. ¡°Do you want to go out for a bit?¡± ¡°It¡¯s working hours.¡± ¡°An outside visit is fine.¡± ¡°An outside visit? Okay.¡± Jang Jun-sik seemed to think that he was going to do some proper work for the first time and hurriedly grabbed hisptop. Yoo-hyun said to him. ¡°You don¡¯t need that. Just bring yourself.¡± ¡°What kind of¡­¡± Jang Jun-sik blinked his eyes. Yoo-hyun did not exin the reason and walked out first. Soon after, Jang Jun-sik followed him, adjusting his clothes. A littleter. Yoo-hyun sat down at a cafe in Insa-dong. He leaned back on the soft chair and drank his tea leisurely. Jang Jun-sik, who was sitting across from him, asked with a dumbfounded expression. His table had a cup of tea that he had not touched, steaming hot. ¡°Deputy, what are you doing right now?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°It¡¯s working hours. This is a vition of the rules.¡± ¡°We came for an outside visit. It¡¯s fine.¡± ¡°What kind of outside visit is this? This is just ying around.¡± Yoo-hyun left a remark that sounded like Park Seung-woo, the deputy. ¡°No. I¡¯m looking at the future of disy right now. Look over there.¡± He turned his head and pointed his chin. Next to him, a young couple was watching a movie on a small phone. The couple shared one earphone each andughed at the scenes on the poor screen. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun said to Jang Jun-sik, who was silent. ¡°Do you see why we need ultra-high resolution?¡± ¡°That¡¯s a word y.¡± ¡°There¡¯s an answer in the field. This is all mentoring. Drink your tea.¡± ¡°No, thank you.¡± Jang Jun-sik shook his head with a stiff expression. Yoo-hyun asked jokingly. ¡°Why? Is the tea too expensive for you?¡± ¡°No. That¡¯s not it. It¡¯s just that this is too¡­¡± Jang Jun-sik was about to pour out hisints. He thought that if he left him alone, he would make a fuss again, so Yoo-hyun picked up his phone. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll call someone to pay for your tea.¡± ¡°What do you mean¡­¡± He pressed the call button right away. The other person was Kim Young-gil, the section chief who told him to contact him if he was bored on an outside visit. ¡°Section chief, I¡¯m at a cafe in Insa-dong right now. Buy me a cup of tea. Yes, yes.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jang Jun-sik looked at Yoo-hyun, who was on the phone, with a dumbfounded expression. Yoo-hyun finished the call and asked him. ¡°Why? Do you want to go back to the office?¡± ¡°Yes. I want to go back.¡± ¡°Tsk tsk. I see. But you can¡¯t skip lunch, so wait a little bit.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, Jang Jun-sik took out his wallet. He seemed to be in a hurry as he lifted his butt off the chair and took a half-standing posture. ¡°I¡¯ll just pay for it myself.¡± ¡°No. That won¡¯t do. Are you saying you don¡¯t respect me as your senior?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant.¡± ¡°Then just stay there.¡± Yoo-hyun pressed Jang Jun-sik down and enjoyed his leisure for a while. On the other hand, Jang Jun-sik¡¯s expression looked veryplicated. That¡¯s how an awkward time passed between them. Suddenly, Lee Chan-ho¡¯s voice came from behind him. ¡°Does Han deputy have no money?¡± ¡°Huh? Deputy.¡± Yoo-hyun was surprised and turned his head. Choi Min-hee, the assistant manager, pushed her wallet forward. ¡°You can¡¯t have no money. I¡¯ll pay for it.¡± ¡°How did you get here¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was surprised by the unexpected story. There was no need to mention Jang Jun-sik. That wasn¡¯t the end of it. This time, Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, stepped forward and said. ¡°Hey hey, what¡¯s this? A Hanseong employee can¡¯t even pay for tea?¡± ¡°Team leader, hello.¡± Jang Jun-sik tried to get up, but Kim Hyun-min gestured him down. ¡°What? Sit down, sit down.¡± Before he knew it, all the part members came to Yoo-hyun¡¯s table. The ce became crowded with many people in a small space. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and approached Kim Young-gil, who was standing behind him, and asked. ¡°Section chief, what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°They followed me. I said I was going to go after I got your call, and they followed me one by one.¡± ¡°What do you mean they followed you? Tell them it¡¯s a group outside visit.¡± Kim Hyun-min corrected him, and the part members next to him chuckled. Jang Jun-sik, who saw that, opened his mouth that he had been holding shut. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but is this okay during working hours?¡± ¡°Hey. It¡¯s fine.¡± Kim Hyun-min answered sharply, and Jang Jun-sik tackled him again. ¡°It clearly says in the rules that it¡¯s not allowed.¡± ¡°Does it say in the rules that you can¡¯te to a cafe in Insa-dong?¡± ¡°No. That¡¯s not it, but¡­¡± ¡°Then it¡¯s fine. The team leader, me, says it¡¯s fine. Do you want me to ask the person in charge for permission?¡± ¡°No. That¡¯s not what I meant¡­¡± Jang Jun-sik had no chance against Kim Hyun-min¡¯s slick words. Kim Hyun-min went one step further and picked up his cup of tea that he had not touched yet. ¡°Kid. I¡¯ll pay for it, so I¡¯ll drink yours a little.¡± p. Then, Choi Min-hee¡¯s fierce hand flew from behind his back. ¡°Ow.¡± ¡°Just order your own. Why are you drinking his?¡± Kim Hyun-min rubbed his back and whined to Jang Jun-sik. ¡°Jun-sik, did you see that? This is what goes against the rules. Where do you see a team member hitting a team leader?¡± ¡°Then report it.¡± Choi Min-hee snapped back, and Kim Hyun-min looked for Yoo-hyun this time. ¡°Han deputy, what do you think?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders, and Jang Jun-sik looked at him with a dumbfounded expression. The streets of Insa-dong in broad daylight were definitely quieter than on weekends. The part members who came out of the cafe looked around as if they were on a pic. They all seemed to enjoy their rare escape. ¡°Team leader, no matter what, this is not right. This is against the rules¡­¡± Jang Jun-sik tried to protest with a counter-argument, but Kim Hyun-min was not swayed at all. ¡°Hehe. It¡¯s fine, don¡¯t worry.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Rather, Jang Jun-sik was dragged around by Kim Hyun-min. Even though he was inflexible, he seemed to know how hard it was to be a team leader. He didn¡¯t make a fuss in front of him, at least. Yoo-hyun was thinking that when Choi Min-hee came up to him and said. ¡°He must be flustered.¡± ¡°Jun-sik?¡± ¡°Yeah. He must have never seen someone like our team leader before.¡± ¡°Haha. You¡¯re not wrong.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded as he saw Jang Junsik being tightly held by Kim Hyunmin, the team leader. Then, Choi Minhee, the deputy manager, gave him a meaningful smile. ¡°You did well to bring them all.¡± ¡°Did you bring them, deputy manager?¡± ¡°Yes. Han Daeri was trying to carry all the burden by himself, so I stepped in.¡± ¡°Hey, there¡¯s no burden at all. I really came here to get some fresh air.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand as if he had been greatly misunderstood, but Choi Minhee¡¯s mind was firm. ¡°You don¡¯t have to hide it from me. You came out to teach Junsik, right?¡± ¡°Why do you think that?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it because Junsik can¡¯t get along with people and ys alone?¡± Although it was not a wrong statement, Yoo-hyun did not think that deeply. He just wanted to give Junsik some rest and enjoy some leisure. There was no need to make excuses, so Yoo-hyun agreed. ¡°No. You¡¯re right. You¡¯re truly an excellent part leader.¡± ¡°Hoho. As an excellent part leader recognized by Han Daeri, can I say a word?¡± ¡°You can say two or three words.¡± ¡°Junsik is someone I care about too, so you can put down the burden on your shoulders.¡± It was nice to be worried about, but it was not that serious at all. Rather, Yoo-hyun also had some fun. He expressed his honest feelings. ¡°I¡¯m really having a good time.¡± ¡°You can put down more. You should also pay attention to your love life.¡± Then, Choi Minhee added more. She seemed to have wanted to say this from the beginning, as she showed a worried expression. ¡°Love life?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll end up like Park Daeri if you stay still.¡± When Park Seungwoo¡¯s story came up, Choi Minhee seemed to be genuinely concerned. It would be bad if more misunderstandings arose, so Yoo-hyun corrected her right away. ¡°That will never happen. And don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m paying a lot of attention to it.¡± ¡°Do you have someone you¡¯re dating?¡± Choi Minhee asked in surprise. It was then that Kim Hyunmin¡¯s loud voice came from the front. ¡°Hey. Let¡¯s take a picture. Gather quickly.¡± The part members were already lined up in front of the traditional scenery. Jang Junsik was still wrapped around Kim Hyunmin¡¯s arm. His half-resigned expression looked very funny. ¡°Let¡¯s go, deputy manager.¡± Yoo-hyun gestured forward, and Choi Minhee looked disappointed. ¡°I want to hear more.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll tell youter.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and raised his hand in reply. ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s go.¡± Yoo-hyun ran ahead first, and Choi Minhee followed him. Half a day after Yoo-hyun and his group left Insadong. The office of New York Spirit Company was filled with apuse. p p p p p. There were also cheers from everywhere. ¡°Alice, congrattions onpleting the project.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± After finishing the pleasant greeting, Jeong Dahye returned to her seat. Her colleague asked her as she looked around her seat. ¡°Alice, why? What are you looking for?¡± ¡°Nothing. There was no visitor who came looking for me, right?¡± ¡°No. There wasn¡¯t. Why? Do you have someoneing?¡± ¡°No. Just wondering.¡± Was it because of the memory of the roses delivered at thest projectpletion? She thought maybe roses woulde again this time. ¡°Crazy. Why am I thinking that?¡± Jeong Dahye muttered to herself. Swoosh. A man approached and handed her a rose. ¡°You¡¯re Alice, right? Congrattions onpleting the project.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, yes.¡± It was the same deliverypany and the same message. Jeong Dahye was not even surprised anymore. She picked up her phone right away and sent him a warning message. At that moment. Yoo-hyun received a delivery confirmation message at home. It meant that the flower had been delivered to Jeong Dahye properly. What would her reaction be this time? There was a subtle thrill of anticipation. Yoo-hyun leaned back on hisputer desk chair and picked up his phone. It seemed like it was time for him to contact him again. Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring Sure enough, his phone rang right away. He chuckled and pressed the call button. At the same time, Jeong Dahye¡¯s voice echoed through the receiver. She skipped the greetings as if showing her current mood. -I told you not to send me things like thisst time, didn¡¯t I? ¡°What are you talking about?¡± -Don¡¯t pretend you don¡¯t know. She spat out her words sharply, and Yoo-hyun pretended not to know. ¡°Oh, the thing you¡¯re holding in your hand?¡± -No. Her voice was clearly angry, but why did it feel so familiar? Yoo-hyun recalled the memory of meeting her in San Francisco and spoke casually. ¡°I bought you coffeest time. I don¡¯t like free stuff.¡± -Then let¡¯s end it here. Let¡¯s not have anything to do with each other from now on. ¡°Hey, you even made an international call for me. How can I do that?¡± -Stop joking. I¡¯m hanging up. She pressed her voice down and checked his patience. She must have been frowning right now. It was obvious that she had a walnut wrinkle on her chin. Yoo-hyun smiled and asked casually. ¡°Are you noting to Korea? I should at least treat you to a car.¡± -I don¡¯t have to see you even if I go. ¡°Still, if you ever think of me, please contact me. I¡¯ll guide you for sure.¡± -I won¡¯t. Anyway, don¡¯t send me things like this anymore. I¡¯m hanging up. As always, Jeong Dahye announced before hanging up the phone. People¡¯s personalities don¡¯t change easily, they say. That phrase came to him anew. ¡°Okay. Congrattions again. See you soon.¡± Click. The call was cut off only after Yoo-hyun finished his words. Chapter 328: Chapter 328: Chapter 328 ¡°You¡¯ll see when youe to Korea.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and looked at the monitor. There was a news article on the screen. The same thing that happened in the past was happening now. *** After a brief escapade in Insadong, the atmosphere in the department changed subtly. He could feel it from the morningmute. Of course, Jang Jun Sik greeted him as usual, stiffly. ¡°Good morning.¡± ¡°Jun Sik, good morning. You came early.¡± Lee Chan Ho, the assistant manager, received his greeting warmly. It was a huge improvementpared to the past when he wouldn¡¯t even make eye contact. Not only Lee Chan Ho, but also other department members casually chatted with Jang Jun Sik. Even Hwang Dong Sik, the assistant manager who never approached him first, asked him how he was doing. ¡°Jun Sik, did you work overtime again that day?¡± ¡°Yes. I did.¡± Kim Young Gil, the section chief, showed him the photo he took that day. ¡°Jun Sik, you looked good in the photo. Did you see it?¡± ¡°Yes. I saw it.¡± But Jang Jun Sik was still rigid. He seemed to cling to his work more, as if he was afraid of peopleing closer. He was clearly ufortable with human rtionships. Tadadadadak. Jang Jun Sik, who had his nose on the monitor, typed on the keyboard without a break. Yoo-hyun shook his head as he watched him. A day of adventure didn¡¯t change Jang Jun Sik, but Yoo-hyun wasn¡¯t impatient. He knew it was part of the process of change. So he lived as usual, leisurely. He met people and talked to them, he called here and there andmunicated. He was on the phone right now, too. The caller was Jung In Wook, the head of Ultra High Definition TF. He took the initiative and told him about the progress of the project. -We¡¯re about to get the panel made from the existing LCD line. Did you get the data I sent you? ¡°Yes. I saw it.¡± -And we also filed a patent for¡­ He even told him what kind of patent they were applying for. It was like he didn¡¯t have to do anything as a project manager. He was grateful and overreacted. ¡°Really? That¡¯s great.¡± -It seems to be going well, but it¡¯s not easy. ¡°Hey, why are you being so weak? It doesn¡¯t suit you.¡± -People are too interested. I¡¯m so stressed out. That was true. It was a project that the business director himself was interested in. From the perspective of a rookie team leader, it was very burdensome. Yoo-hyun sincerely said a word to him. ¡°The leader has to be stressed and tired so that the people below can befortable. So you can work harder.¡± -Ah! Don¡¯t say that. ¡°I¡¯m not kidding. I¡¯m serious.¡± -I know. But hearing that from you makes me feel worse. It feels like I¡¯m standing in front of my boss. Jung In Wookined with his voice full of emotion. Yoo-hyun teased him as if he was next to him. ¡°Hey, you like it.¡± -Kid. I love it. Are you done? Are you done? Jung In Wook¡¯s angry voice came out loud and clear. Heughed so hard that he could imagine his crumpled expression vividly. ¡°Hahahaha!¡± Heughed so loudly that people around him looked at him one by one. Yoo-hyun covered his phone with one hand and naturally got up from his seat. There was someone who looked at his back with an uneasy look. It was Jang Jun Sik¡¯s face sitting next to him. -You¡¯re lucky to have Han Yoo-hyun as your senior. So learn from him and watch him closely. It will definitely help you a lot. He recalled what Choi Min Hee, the deputy director, had said during the interview and shook his head. To him, Yoo-hyun was nothing but a scoundrel. He couldn¡¯t understand why he got people¡¯s trust for some reason. So Jang Jun Sik worked harder on making data with orthodox methods. This time, he would definitely break Yoo-hyun¡¯s nose. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun went out to the hallway and finished talking with Jung In Wook. He checked his phone screen afterwards. There were several missed calls while he was talking for a long time. Yoo-hyun called them back one by one. The name of Jeong Yeon Sik, the president of NaviTime, appeared on the phone screen. ¡°Mr. President, long time no see. How have you been?¡± -Haha! Yeah. Didn¡¯t youe on a business trip once? I asked Choi, the deputy director, but I haven¡¯t heard from him yet. NaviTime¡¯s next-generation navigation system, which will be supplied to Hyunil Automobile, was in the final stages of development. NaviTime also used Hanseong LCD this time, and Choi Min Hee, the deputy director, was in charge of itst year. It wasn¡¯t Yoo-hyun¡¯s project, but he had some spare time and wanted to go. ¡°I was going to contact you. I have to drink a cup of Yongjeong tea with you.¡± -It¡¯s expensive, but I¡¯ll prepare it for you. Haha! And¡­ Jeong Yeon Sik seemed reluctant to hang up and talked about this and that. He had a long conversation with him, so Yoo-hyun also enjoyed talking to him. The next person he called was Jang Hye Min, the head of the design center at the mobile phone division. The purpose of the call was obvious, so Yoo-hyun went straight to the point. ¡°Yes, Mr. Jang, you called me about the design?¡± -Yes. The digital watch design I sent you¡­ Jang Hye Min exined the design. She incorporated various concepts that were different from what Yoo-hyun suggested at the previous European exhibition. ¡°Did you see it? It looked good.¡± -I¡¯m nervous about what Laura Parker will say. You¡¯re going to the promotion team meeting, right? ¡°I¡¯m on standby for now. They¡¯ll contact me.¡± As Yoo-hyun answered, Jang Hye Min sounded anxious. She was confident in front of the executives, but she was paralyzed in front of her idol Laura Parker. -Please tell Laura Parker properly if you go in. The promotion people don¡¯t understand me well. ¡°I got it. I¡¯ll take care of your design.¡± -Please. And when Jae Hee graduates¡­ ¡°Haha! Yes. That would be nice. See you then.¡± Yoo-hyun hung up the phone cheerfully. He always felt good when he talked to him. Most of the things rted to Yoo-hyun were contained in a few phone calls. Not only the projects he was in charge of, but also other projects in the department, and even external requests. Yoo-hyun did the work that several people had to handle by just sitting on the bench in the hallway and smiling on the phone. It was possible because he had ¡®people¡¯ rather than ¡®work¡¯. This was the essence of working life. It was also what Jang Jun Sikpletely missed. Yoo-hyun thought so as he returned to his seat. Jiing. His phone rang and he checked it. It was a message from Kim Sung Deuk, the section chief, or rather, he had been promoted to deputy director. -As expected, Laura Parker is looking for you. I need a favor. She¡¯s in VIP meeting room B. It was a request that came much earlier than the expected meeting time. Laura Parker¡¯s word must have changed everything. Yoo-hyun smiled and replied, then walked away. When he arrived at his seat, he looked at Jang Jun Sik sharply. Tadadadadak. Jang Jun Sik must have felt himing, but he was still doing his own thing. He had a face full of worries as he made the data. The result was obvious. Yoo-hyun called him out bluntly. ¡°Jun Sik, let¡¯s go to the meeting.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think I need to be there. I¡¯ll pass.¡± Jang Jun Sik looked at Yoo-hyun and said, stopping his typing. He didn¡¯t look at Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes, but at the empty space. He still had the aftermath of being taken to Insadong. ¡°What do you know about the meeting?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Jang Jun Sik shook his head and Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t waste time and got to the point. ¡°It¡¯s a meeting in the VIP meeting room.¡± ¡°VIP meeting room?¡± ¡°Yes. On the 15th floor.¡± ¡°Really? I don¡¯t think I can attend.¡± ¡°Your name is on the reservation list. Let¡¯s go.¡± Yoo-hyun left him a word and turned around, but Jang Jun Sik was stunned. He had been working for a year, but it was his first time to enter the VIP meeting room. Jang Jun Sik came to his senses and followed Yoo-hyun with his stuff. A momentter. Yoo-hyun went up to the 15th floor and checked his identity with the guide, then moved to the VIP meeting room. The marble floor and luxurious wall materials gave a different feeling from other floors. Jang Jun Sik followed Yoo-hyun with a nervous expression. The guide in front of the meeting room kindly said, ¡°Mr. Han, this is the meeting room.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Kkiiik. As soon as the meeting room door opened, the inside scenery came into Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. They were obviously high-ranking people gathered there. They all had stiff expressions, as if the meeting atmosphere wasn¡¯t very good. Then, a woman sitting at the head of the meeting room stood up from her seat. Ttoktokttoktok. She approached Yoo-hyun and took off her trademark white gloves and reached out her hand. ¡°Steve, long time no see.¡± ¡°Yes, Laura. How have you been?¡± Yoo-hyun held her hand and asked her how she was doing in German. Laura Parker received his words pleasantly. ¡°Of course. I¡¯m sorry for calling you in so suddenly.¡± ¡°Not at all. I was hoping you would call me.¡± ¡°Really? Then I should have called you sooner.¡± Even if they didn¡¯t know German, they could guess their friendly rtionship from the atmosphere. The people who were in an ice-cold mood just before just blinked their eyes. Jang Jun Sik, who hadn¡¯t grasped the situation yet, was just bewildered. Thunk. Yoo-hyun sat down and checked the posture of the participants, Laura Parker¡¯s gaze, the data on the screen, and the position of the presenter. He quickly grasped the situation. Click. Jo Sung Eun, the deputy director of the promotion team at the mobile phone division who exchanged eye contact with Yoo-hyun, put up data on the screen. ¡°Then I¡¯ll continue with my presentation. This is about the channel watch we¡¯re reviewing¡­¡± Regardless of the presentation, Laura Parker looked at Yoo-hyun with more trust in her eyes. On the other hand, Jang Jun Sik was unfamiliar with everything that was happening here. ¡®She was really something¡­¡¯ When he was in marketing team before, Jang Jun Sik had met Jo Sung Eun, the deputy director. Even Seong Woong Jin, the deputy director who used to brag in front of him, waspletely a chick who ate honey. He thought it would be the same this time, but what? It was as if the roles of the master and the servant were reversed. Before Jang Jun Sik coulde to his senses, Jo Sung Eun¡¯s presentation was over. Laura Parker ignored everyone else and asked Yoo-hyun first. ¡°What do you think, Steve?¡± ¡°To be honest, I like the design concept better than any other digital watch I¡¯ve seen.¡± ¡°That¡¯s because your opinion was includedst time.¡± ¡°That was just the base. If you look at the finishing touches and the strap recement parts¡­¡± Yoo-hyun talked about the whole product, not just the LCD parts. He saw a smile on Laura Parker¡¯s lips, who had been standing still after receiving the report. ¡°As expected. You see right through it.¡± ¡°I can tell you put a lot of effort into it. But to increase the practicality, you should change the strap recement part¡­¡± Yoo-hyun added his idea and pointed out the changes. Chapter 329: Chapter 329: Chapter 329 Laura Parker nodded her head after listening to the details carefully. ¡°It doesn¡¯t sound bad. I think we should proceed like this.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Jo Sung, who was listening, quickly nodded his head and checked his notes on the table. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun brought up the words that no one else here could utter and had been struggling with. There was a problem that was clear to Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. ¡°Laura, I¡¯m sorry to say this, but I think we need to postpone the schedule a little more.¡± ¡°Why? You said you could make it like this.¡± Laura Parker, who was sensitive about the schedule, challenged Yoo-hyun¡¯s opinion this time. With that one word, the air in the conference room became cold at once. At this point, anyone would back off, but Yoo-hyun rather spoke bluntly. He looked different from the past, when he used to adjust the atmosphere by looking at Laura Parker¡¯s expression. ¡°It¡¯s not my responsibility, but the schedule of the items on the screen is too aggressive. If we do this, we will only repeat the failure of Channel Phone 2.¡± ¡°Failure¡­¡± ¡°Yes. The probability of failure is high if we follow this schedule. To get a premium image, the first image is more important than anything else. We need to be prepared for sure.¡± Yoo-hyun spoke with confidence and without hesitation. ¡°Of course, you have an alternative, right?¡± ¡°Yes. Of course. Do you think I would just say it¡¯s impossible in front of anyone?¡± He even teased her in front of the stiff Laura Parker. The people who were watching were shocked. At that moment, Laura Parker, who was looking at Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes, smiled and gestured. ¡°Then tell me.¡± ¡°The concept is enough as it is. However, we need an absolute guideline. For the minimum weight and thickness, battery life, visibility, etc.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not a wrong thing to say.¡± ¡°For this, we need to change some parts from the concept. What parts are they¡­¡± ¡°Then if we apply OLED panel as Steve said¡­¡± The conversation progressed quickly and at the same time, it changed to German, which was familiar to Laura Parker. The people who were sitting in the conference room had nothing they could do. They could only look around. That¡¯s when it happened. Yoo-hyun paused for a moment and poked Jang Joon-sik¡¯s side. ¡°Joon-sik, tell me the schedule of OLED panel prototype and the new development for watch.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, yes.¡± Jang Joon-sik opened his mouth as he thought of anything. His English was not very fluent, but it was mostly data-based, so it was not a problem. ¡°The OLED panel prototype that we are developing now¡­¡± As he spoke smoothly from his mouth, Jang Joon-sik was dumbfounded. He had been working on Yoo-hyun¡¯s proposal all night long and the content stuck to his mouthpletely. Yoo-hyun took over the conversation at the right time. ¡°I think this is how you should proceed.¡± ¡°Good. I understand.¡± Laura Parker nodded her head and spoke in English. The target was everyone in the conference room. ¡°I¡¯ll tell you the changes. We¡¯ll keep the design as it is and push back the schedule by one year.¡± ¡°Ah, really?¡± Jo Sung frowned and Laura Parker said in a stern voice. ¡°But please meet the conditions we talked about exactly.¡± ¡°Yes! I understand.¡± Jo Sung answered at once. Seeing that, Laura Parker gestured to Yoo-hyun with her chin. ¡°Steve, can I talk to you for a bit?¡± ¡°Anytime.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and gestured with his hand. The two left their seats for a while and Jo Sung took a deep breath that he had been holding back. ¡°Ahh, that was really lucky. I got a lot of k from the development team for setting up the schedule.¡± ¡°It worked out well. It was time to cut it off. Channel Phone 2 also failed because it dragged on too long.¡± Kim Sung-deok nodded his head and Jo Sung pointed to the closed door and said. ¡°Mr. Kim, but that friend Han Yoo-hyun, he said he was an assistant manager? He¡¯s amazing.¡± ¡°Yes. He¡¯s a talented guy. There¡¯s a reason why Laura Parker is looking for him.¡± ¡°Yeah. Thanks to him, it went well. I should buy him a meal sometime.¡± ¡°You won¡¯t be able to do it with just a meal. He¡¯s a guy who doesn¡¯t fall for anything even if I try hard.¡± ¡°Hahaha! No wonder he looked so confident when he spoke earlier.¡± Jang Joon-sik, who was listening to their conversation, was still stunned. He remembered what his seniors had said before. -Why is Joon-sik speaking up when the boss is right in front of him? What do you think the other team members will think of our team? They¡¯ll think we¡¯re a bean flour organization. Usually in this case, one would get scolded for saying a word. But this time it was different. What was different? Jang Joon-sik wondered and Kim Sung-deok asked him. ¡°You said you were Han¡¯s junior, right?¡± ¡°Ah, yes. I¡¯m Jang Joon-sik.¡± ¡°You¡¯re lucky to have a cool senior.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jang Joon-sik was speechless for a moment. At that time. Yoo-hyun was with Laura Parker at the VIP lounge on the 15th floor. They were facing each other at a distance of only 1 meter, but there was no awkwardness. Laura Parker took a sip of coffee and said to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Steve seems to have changed a bit.¡± ¡°In what way?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, he looks more rxed. He also looks more confident.¡± ¡°He has no reason to be not confident when Laura is looking for him personally.¡± ¡°Hoho! He even has a sense of humor now.¡± Laura Parkerughed and Yoo-hyun smiled with her. A pleasant smile and a friendly heart came from her. He couldn¡¯t tell before, but it was her hidden side. Yoo-hyun dly epted the changed rtionship. ¡°Laura, this time¡­¡± ¡°What I think is¡­¡± Laura Parker was the same. The two exchanged personal stories beyond work. They chatted happily as if they were old friends. Maybe that¡¯s why? After a while, Laura Parker reached out her hand to Yoo-hyun again. ¡°You did well toe and find me. It was nice to see you.¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t have to be at the office. Call me anytime.¡± Laura Parker smiled at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. A littleter. Yoo-hyun, who had finished his meeting with Laura Parker, returned to the office with Jang Jun-sik. Jang Jun-sik kept ncing at him as they walked, as if he had something to say. He even stared at Yoo-hyun from behind in the elevator. Yoo-hyun chuckled as he saw Jang Jun-sik¡¯s reflection on the door. Ding. Yoo-hyun got off the elevator and said to him, who was following him. ¡°Jun-sik, if you have something to say, say it.¡± ¡°No, I don¡¯t.¡± ¡°Then don¡¯t.¡± ¡°Why did you take me with you?¡± Yoo-hyun stopped at Jang Jun-sik¡¯s question. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Well, you showed me your connection with Laura Parker¡­¡± Yoo-hyun let out a hollowugh. He was too dumbfounded. He could clearly see what Jang Jun-sik was thinking. ¡°You¡¯re kidding. I took you with me because you were memorizing the data.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense and do your job well. I can¡¯t give you any more time.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Jang Jun-sik nodded his head with a stiff expression. That evening. The end-of-work song rang, but Jang Jun-sik was still working on the data. Today¡¯s event was a stimulus for him, and he was even more diligent. Of course, that didn¡¯t mean he realized anything. Rather, he was moving in the opposite direction of what Yoo-hyun had in mind. This too was a process, Yoo-hyun thought, and picked up his bag with a light heart. ¡°I¡¯m going first.¡± ¡°Yes. Go ahead.¡± Jang Jun-sik answered with a serious expression and focused on the monitor. It was a scene that had been repeated for a while. Yoo-hyun, who had left work, headed to the gym as usual. As soon as he opened the door and entered, a loud greeting came. ¡°Senior! You¡¯re here!¡± ¡°Jang-woo, I¡¯m d to see you, but don¡¯t overdo it.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand at Lee Jang-woo, who greeted him with a firm posture, but Lee Jang-woo didn¡¯t back off. ¡°No, sir. It¡¯s not enoughpared to what you did for me.¡± ¡°What did I do for you?¡± ¡°Thanks to your advice, I was able to be a pro.¡± A while ago, Yoo-hyun had only said one thing to Lee Jang-woo, who had his pro debut match. Rx and just enjoy it. That ordinary phrase seemed to be a great help for Lee Jang-woo, who was nervous. Since then, he had been saying the same thing every time he saw Yoo-hyun. ¡°What are you talking about? Jang-woo, you were a pro material from the start.¡± ¡°No, sir. It¡¯s thanks to you. Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head as he saw Lee Jang-woo bowing his waist again. Then Park Young-hoon came over and whispered to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Just let it go.¡± ¡°What can I do? It¡¯s burdensome.¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun finished his sentence, Lee Jang-woo¡¯s eyes sparkled. He seemed to want to continue the conversation more strongly. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun lost his words for a moment as he looked at him. He had a character that waspletely opposite to Jang Jun-sik right in front of him. Thump. Thump. Thump. Lee Jang-woo followed Yoo-hyun even when he skipped rope. ¡°Huff. Huff.¡± He followed him when he shadowboxed. Thwack! Thwack! He followed him when he hit the sandbag. He wanted to learn everything from Yoo-hyun. When Yoo-hyun looked at him with a dumbfounded expression, Lee Jang-woo gave him a round-eyed look instead. It was hard to say anything bad to him when he looked at him like that. Instead, Yoo-hyun asked Park Young-hoon for his understanding. ¡°Hyung, let¡¯s skip sparring today.¡± ¡°Why? Because of Jang-woo?¡± ¡°Yeah. If I mess with him, I might end up sparring with him too.¡± ¡°Hehe! Okay. I¡¯m feeling a bit heavy today too.¡± When Yoo-hyun took off his gloves, Lee Jang-woo ran over in surprise. ¡°Senior, are you not sparring today?¡± ¡°Yeah. My arm hurts a bit.¡± ¡°Where is it? I¡¯ll get you some medicine right away.¡± Park Young-hoon giggled as he saw Lee Jang-woo being so proactive. Yoo-hyun calmly calmed him down. ¡°No, no. I¡¯m fine. Just do me a favor and do my share too. Got it?¡± ¡°Yes! I got it!¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s request, Lee Jang-woo lit up his eyes and climbed onto the ring. Yoo-hyun sat down in the corner and Park Young-hoon spoke to him. ¡°Jang-woo¡¯s sparring partner today is going to die.¡± ¡°What can I do? I have to live too.¡± ¡°Hehe! Anyway, he¡¯s a funny guy.¡± Yoo-hyun also sat down next to him. He saw Lee Jang-woo climbing onto the ring in front of him. Yoo-hyun unraveled the question he had always had. ¡°Why does Jang-woo act like that to me?¡± ¡°He said he lost to you. It was the first time he got beaten like that.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°They say a bird that hatches from an egg thinks the first thing it sees is its mother. Maybe it¡¯s something like that.¡± ¡°You¡¯re talking nonsense.¡± Yoo-hyun said as if he was dumbfounded, and Park Young-hoon poked his side. ¡°Hehehe! Anyway, it¡¯s simr, right? Why? Don¡¯t you like it?¡± ¡°No. I don¡¯t dislike it, but there¡¯s a character at work who¡¯s the exact opposite of Jang-woo.¡± ¡°What kind of character is that?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Yoo-hyun briefly told him about Jang Jun-sik, who came to his mind. Chapter 330: Chapter 330: Chapter 330 Park Young-hoon was ecstatic with just that. ¡°Hahaha! Your junior is really crazy, isn¡¯t he?¡± ¡°He¡¯s a bit weird, but he¡¯s not trash.¡± ¡°Kukuku! It reminds me of the guy who joined the other team.¡± ¡°Who is he?¡± Park Young-hoonughed even before he spoke, shaking his shoulders. ¡°He¡¯s the one who asked his mom to get him out of apany dinner.¡± ¡°His mom?¡± ¡°Yeah. So his mom called the team leader and said, ¡®Please don¡¯t make my son drink, he can¡¯t handle alcohol.¡¯ You should have seen the team leader¡¯s face then. Kukukuku!¡± ¡°Wow, what a clueless guy.¡± Yoo-hyun gave a hollowugh at the absurd story. Then, a loud cheer came from below the ring. ¡°Wow!¡± He turned his head and saw that the result of the sparring that had just started was already out. Lee Jang-woo helped his senior up and bowed politely. Then he looked at Yoo-hyun with a round-eyed expression. It was as if he was asking for praise. Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up as he walked with the support of the gym owner. Lee Jang-woo bowed sincerely in response. Park Young-hoon admired him. ¡°Jang-woo is really loyal.¡± ¡°Yeah. He¡¯s almost too much.¡± Yoo-hyun said softly, and Park Young-hoon asked. ¡°Do you know? Will your junior be like Jang-woo?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think that¡¯s possible.¡± ¡°Haha! True. People don¡¯t change their personalities easily.¡± ¡°I wish he was just in the middle.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded and muttered to himself. That was exactly what he wanted. Neither more nor less. A few dayster. Yoo-hyun quickly skimmed through the data that Jang Jun-sik had sent him. As expected, it was extremely detailed. As he had confirmedst time, he had all this data in his head. He had made most of the content by himself, which made it possible. This useless obsession was holding him back now. But Yoo-hyun was sure that it would be a great weaponter. Of course, he didn¡¯t tell him that now. Click. Instead, he closed the window on the monitor with his mouse button. Jang Jun-sik opened his mouth with a dumbfounded expression. ¡°Why are you already¡­¡± Whether he liked it or not, Yoo-hyun packed his stuff and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go on a business trip first.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you want to see more of the data?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve seen enough. The details are good. But there¡¯s no change overall.¡± Jang Jun-sik looked wronged at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°No, there is. I added more of thest meeting¡¯s content¡­¡± ¡°When did I ask you to add that?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jang Jun-sik clenched his fist tightly at Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. He was reaching his limit. But he didn¡¯t ask for a proper reason. He should have asked what was wrong, but he didn¡¯t and swallowed it inside. It was because of his petty pride. He couldn¡¯t understand even if Yoo-hyun exined it to him now. Yoo-hyun got up first, leaving him behind. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to go, stay here.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯ll go.¡± Jang Jun-sik picked up hisptop bag and followed him after a moment of thought. The ce where Yoo-hyun went with Jang Jun-sik was NaviTime, located in Gasan-dong. A familiar face was waiting for Yoo-hyun at the entrance on the first floor. It was Jo Han-jin, the manager who had connected with Yoo-hyun when he first contacted NaviTime. ¡°Congrattions on your promotion, Han Daeri.¡± ¡°Congrattions on your promotion too, Jo Gwajangnim.¡± Jo Han-jin greeted him warmly and received Jang Jun-sik¡¯s greeting as well before leading them inside the building. ¡°Well, let¡¯s go in right away. They¡¯re waiting for you.¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s go.¡± Yoo-hyun followed his guidance and moved his steps. He looked very natural. Jang Jun-sik tilted his head in wonder as he followed him. He had visited otherpanies before, but it was rare for a manager toe down and escort them personally. Especially since NaviTime was not a smallpany either. His curiosity grew bigger when they arrived at the door. ¡®The president¡¯s office?¡¯ Jang Jun-sik blinked in surprise when it happened. The door opened and a hearty voice came out from inside. ¡°Hahaha! How long has it been?¡± ¡°How have you been?¡± And he even hugged Yoo-hyun with open arms. Yoo-hyun epted it too naturally. ¡°¡­¡± Jang Jun-sik sat on the sofa with a bewildered expression, following Yoo-hyun. In front of him was a tea with a strong fragrance. Thud. The president, who had picked up a cup, smiled at Yoo-hyun and said, ¡°I got this special dragon well tea from China after hearing your words.¡± ¡°Is that why the fragrance is deeper?¡± ¡°Haha. I¡¯m ttered that you appreciate it. I wish you knew how much I think of you.¡± The president boasted his unique swagger, and Yoo-hyun countered it with a good humor. ¡°Is that why you called me after such a long time?¡± ¡°Haha. Didn¡¯t you go to Ulsan for a dispatch? Would you havee if I called you?¡± ¡°Of course not. This tea, the fragrance is really nice, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Hahaha! I didn¡¯t know you had this side to you. I like it very much.¡± It was a connection that started from helping a subway scammer. And another connection that started from helping a navigation panel. That¡¯s how the two people became acquainted and happily checked on each other¡¯s well-being. Of course, they didn¡¯t justugh and chat. Jo Hanjin, who kept looking around nervously, reached out his hand to Yoo-hyun first. ¡°Before we talk, let me confirm the schedule of our panel test first.¡± ¡°Ha ha. Do you really need to confirm it when we already trust each other?¡± President Jeong Yeonsik intervened and stopped him, and Jo Hanjin hesitated. ¡°President, but still¡­¡± He appreciated his concern, but if he postponed it now, he would have to match his mouth again next time. Before an annoying situation happened, Yoo-hyun pointed out this part. ¡°No. We have to do it properly. Junsik.¡± ¡°Yes, deputy.¡± ¡°Tell me about the progress of the navigation panel development and the delivery schedule to thepany.¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun¡¯s words fell, Jang Junsik recited the data he had prepared in advance. ¡°Yes. Currently, the 7-inch navigation panel is¡­¡± It was the same content as in the document that Yoo-hyun had asked him to write, and he had checked it again for this business trip. The words that matched exactly with the written document came out of Jang Junsik¡¯s mouth. President Jeong Yeonsik, who was listening with a satisfied expression, said to Jo Hanjin. ¡°Jo manager, is that enough?¡± ¡°Yes, president. I¡¯ll talk to Han deputy about receiving the test items ording to the schedule.¡± ¡°No. That part will be handled by Junsik here.¡± When Yoo-hyun said that, Jo Hanjin looked at Jang Junsik and said. ¡°Oh, is that so? I appreciate it.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, yes. I understand.¡± Jang Junsik answered in surprise and nced at Yoo-hyun. He was drinking tea and chatting casually with President Jeong Yeonsik. He made him write a lot of documents, and then suddenly gave him the project? The iprehensible behavior of his senior confused Jang Junsik. It was after a brief work talk. President Jeong Yeonsik told him about his recent situation with a bright face. ¡°Our Navitime is doing well¡­¡± Recently, Navitime secured its first ce in the navigation market. Not only that, but it also took over the ck box market and was making other electronic equipment with Hyunil Automobiles. President Jeong Yeonsik boasted as he spat saliva, and Yoo-hyun responded pleasantly. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± ¡°Heh heh! Yeah. Looking back now, it was a godsend to do the project with Hyunil Automobiles.¡± ¡°That was your decision, president.¡± ¡°Well, from my point of view, it was a decision that involved some loss. But it¡¯s true that I did the project thanks to you.¡± ¡°I appreciate your thoughts.¡± ¡°Is that all? Thanks to your idea, I seeded in diversifying my business.¡± President Jeong Yeonsik praised Yoo-hyun with a good mood. Yoo-hyun smiled and President Jeong Yeonsik put down his tea and said. ¡°No. I don¡¯t want to just say it with words. Hmm¡­ Ah, by the way, do you have a car?¡± ¡°What kind of car are you talking about?¡± ¡°The one that goes vroom vroom.¡± ¡°No. I don¡¯t have one.¡± Why is he suddenly talking about cars? Ignoring Yoo-hyun¡¯s curiosity, President Jeong Yeonsik called Jo Hanjin. ¡°Really? Jo manager, remember the car we received from Hyunil for testing?¡± ¡°Yes, president.¡± ¡°That car is almost new. It¡¯s worth quite a bit, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Yes. We only tested it a few times.¡± Hearing Jo Hanjin¡¯s words, President Jeong Yeonsik gave Yoo-hyun a meaningful smile. ¡°Han deputy, I want to give it to you as a token of my gratitude. How about it?¡± ¡°A gift?¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled at President Jeong Yeonsik¡¯s unexpected favor. He looked like he was trying to show off his power by stiffening his shoulders and bluffing. It was no different from when he was scammed by a subway scammer and offered money first. He was thankful for his concern, but Yoo-hyun had no intention of epting it. Yoo-hyun was about to refuse firmly when Jang Junsik, who was next to him, said with a stiff expression. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, president, but ourpany rules strictly prohibit improper solicitation and provision of money or goods.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± President Jeong Yeonsik¡¯s eyes widened at Jang Junsik¡¯s sudden interference. Oh, boy. Yoo-hyun was so dumbfounded that he put his hand on his forehead for a moment. Even though he could see that the atmosphere was clearly ruined, Jang Junsik didn¡¯t back down. ¡°If you vite this, it may cause damage to thepany, even if it is a customer, and the person who received the bribe¡­¡± ¡°Junsik, I get it. Just stop.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Yoo-hyun gave Jang Junsik a strong look as he tried to open his mouth again. He was intimidated by the heavy atmosphere of his senior whom he met for the first time, and Jang Junsik swallowed his saliva. Yoo-hyun immediately smiled and appeased President Jeong Yeonsik. ¡°Ha ha. My junior is a bit strict on this matter. I¡¯ll take your heart gratefully.¡± ¡°Yeah. I was just kidding. Ha ha.¡± But that was it. The awkward air that flowed in the president¡¯s office was too hard to change. The mood waspletely dead. Yoo-hyun politely responded and wrapped up the meeting. Yoo-hyun came out of the Navitime building and walked silently for a while. Jang Junsik followed him one step behind as always. Yoo-hyun stopped, but the distance between the two remained the same. Yoo-hyun turned his head and said to Jang Junsik. ¡°Junsik.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Maybe because of his fierce eyes earlier, Jang Junsik clenched his trembling hands and faced Yoo-hyun. He tried not to back down and spoke first. ¡°I don¡¯t think I did anything wrong.¡± ¡°Who said you did?¡± Yoo-hyun snapped, and Jang Junsik blinked. ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°You did well. You shouldn¡¯t have epted that.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°But you should have waited a bit. I was trying to end it nicely.¡± Thump. Thump. Yoo-hyun approached Jang Junsik, who was standing nkly, and patted his shoulder. ¡°You worked hard today. Then go home.¡± ¡°Huh.¡± ¡°Why? Are you going home when it¡¯s not time to go home?¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s question, Jang Junsik quickly shook his head. ¡°No, no.¡± ¡°I told Choi manager, so don¡¯t worry about anything and just go home.¡± ¡°Yes. Have a good day.¡± Jang Junsik bowed his head with a nervous heart. He lifted his head and looked at Yoo-hyun¡¯s back, recalling what Marketing Team Manager Seong Woongjin had said a while ago. -Hey, Jang Junsik, it¡¯s customary to receive this much from apany. Why are you interfering and making a fuss, huh? He used his position in argepany to squeeze subcontractors. When he raised his g against the absurd practice, he pressed him down. That¡¯s when his persistent harassment began. Chapter 331: Chapter 331: Chapter 331 It was not only Seongwoong Jin, the deputy manager of Bidan, who treated him badly. Many seniors he had encountered during his year-longpany life took bullying for granted. They enjoyed the irrational rtionships as if they were born with a silver spoon in their mouth. But Yoo-hyun was different. He calmly handled the situation that could have hurt his feelings. He even praised his junior who weed him back. It was the first time he had seen such a thing in his shortpany life. ¡°¡­¡± Jang Junsik stared at the back of his senior for a long time as he walked away. His eyes lookedplicated. After the NaviTime business trip, Jang Junsik had changed a bit. He wished it was for work, but he kept looking around. Yoo-hyun, who sat down in his seat, looked at Jang Junsik and said. ¡°Why? Do I have something on my face?¡± ¡°No.¡± Jang Junsik turned his head quickly and started to make the data again. Tap tap tap. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t care and spent his leisurely workday. He wasn¡¯t just ying around. Even if he didn¡¯t try to work, many people came to him on their own. ¡°Mr. Han, you know this¡­¡± There were people who asked questions and ¡°Mr. Han, thank you for telling me that. I¡¯ll buy you a meal.¡± There were people who expressed their gratitude. Even Jo Chanyoung, the executive director, came to Yoo-hyun¡¯s seat. ¡°Mr. Han, I¡¯m talking about the OLED proposal you submitted. That¡¯s now¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled as he listened to the exnation, and Jo Chanyoung made a big gesture and said. ¡°Haha! Thanks to you, we were able to hit Ilseong OLED with a counterpunch as soon as it was released.¡± ¡°I only prepared the data so far.¡± ¡°No, no. That¡¯s enough. Ilseong is also struggling with OLED profitability, so what¡¯s the point of making it now? It¡¯s better to have an excuse to save face with the data. You did well.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun gave a formal greeting, and Jo Chanyoung smiled brightly. Then he tapped Jang Junsik¡¯s back for no reason. ¡°Junsik, you should learn from him.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± ¡°You¡¯re lucky to have a senior like Mr. Han.¡± He even praised Yoo-hyun in front of his junior. Considering Jo Chanyoung¡¯s personality, this was a special service. He must have heard a lot ofpliments from somewhere. Yoo-hyun chuckled and chatted with Jo Chanyoung. ¡°¡­¡± Jang Junsik blinked his eyes and looked at them. Why does everyone look for Yoo-hyun? He couldn¡¯te up with an answer when he thought of Yoo-hyun¡¯s usual cker-like appearance. He thought it was because of his connections, but that wasn¡¯t it either. There were too many people who cared for Yoo-hyun. After Jo Chanyoung left, Jang Junsik couldn¡¯t stand his long thoughts and got up from his seat. Yoo-hyun ced Jang Junsik next to him and looked over the data he had sent earlier. The content was obvious. As soon as Yoo-hyun closed the window without checking it again, Jang Junsik opened his mouth with a flushed face. ¡°Senior, why don¡¯t you look at it until the end?¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t reflect anything I told you. You just ignored what I said.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t get it. I want to know why.¡± Jang Junsik bowed his head for the first time. And he asked for the reason. Yoo-hyun snickered and snapped his fingers. ¡°Sit down.¡± Jang Junsik sat down on the chair that was pulled over and faced Yoo-hyun. The senior he saw properly looked like a big mountain. Why does he look so big all of a sudden? Jang Junsik swallowed his saliva and Yoo-hyun asked him. ¡°You, ask me for some work data. Marketing team is fine too.¡± ¡°Data?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll show you with results rather than words.¡± Jang Junsik realized Yoo-hyun¡¯s intention and nodded his head. Then he mentioned the data he had organized before. ¡°Please make a data on overseas marketing cases and results of mobile panelsst year.¡± ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s see in an hour.¡± Jang Junsik tilted his head at Yoo-hyun¡¯s quick answer. It was a data that could never be made in that time. Exactly an hourter, Yoo-hyun said to Jang Junsik with a thud. ¡°Did you see the email?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°How is it?¡± Jang Junsik mumbled at Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. He had something to say, but he couldn¡¯t say it. Yoo-hyun took the initiative. ¡°You always have something to say, why can¡¯t you? Tell me.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t this just a patchwork of existing data?¡± Then Jang Junsik revealed his inner thoughts. Yoo-hyun casually epted his words. ¡°So? What¡¯s wrong with that?¡± ¡°You have to do your own research. How can you use someone else¡¯s?¡± Jang Junsik¡¯s problem was clearly contained in his words. If he couldn¡¯t break this prejudice, he would never grow. Yoo-hyun spat out the words he had been saving up. ¡°Why do you have to waste money like you and dig up unnecessary paid data? Or why do you have to find it yourself without using the obvious patent data? Why do you have to do that?¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± Then he pointed out his problem. ¡°Hey, this is not a college report. You have to know how to use the well-organized data.¡± ¡°That¡¯s cheating.¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s coboration. That¡¯s why we have teams, and that¡¯s why we havepanies.¡± ¡°¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun raised his voice, people around them nced at the two arguing. Regardless, Yoo-hyun continued to speak. ¡°How much work do you think you can do by yourself? Do you want to ruin your career by dragging on one project?¡± ¡°Of course not.¡± ¡°Think about the meetings and business trips we went together. If you made the materials by yourself like you do, could you have handled all the contents?¡± ¡°¡­¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, Jang Jun Sik¡¯s eyes shook violently. He seemed to have a clear feeling about it. But he didn¡¯t lower his head, nor did he unclench his fists. He was amendable guy for his perseverance. Yoo-hyun faced his junior directly and said. ¡°Jang Jun Sik, wake up. Working hard all night doesn¡¯t mean you¡¯re doing well. If you¡¯re in the system, you should know how to use it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°This is thest time. Make it again.¡± Yoo-hyun gestured with his hand, and Jang Jun Sik bowed his head deeply. ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± He turned around and his back looked unusually small. Watching him, Yoo-hyun sighed quietly. ¡°Jun Sik, let¡¯s do well. We don¡¯t have much time.¡± That evening. Jang Jun Sik, who was left alone, looked over the materials that Yoo-hyun had sent before. He had tried not to look at other people¡¯s materials, so most of them were unseen. His eyes widened as he followed the folder tree. The records were so systematically organized that he could tell the overall situation of the group for the past two years. Especially, the materials from the Ulsan dispatch were amazing. ¡°Did he do all this by himself?¡± It was something that Jang Jun Sik could never do. He looked at the materials for a long time and put down his mouse. His mentor¡¯s advice stirred up his mind. -How much work do you think you can do by yourself? Do you want to ruin your career by dragging on one project? At the same time, his father¡¯s words that he had followed all his life stood at the opposite point. -Don¡¯t cheat. Don¡¯t steal other people¡¯s work and make it your own achievement. There were people who stole other people¡¯s materials and got false evaluations in college and during the new employee training. It was the same after he entered thepany. Some seniors took their juniors¡¯ materials and monopolized their achievements. Jang Jun Sik didn¡¯t think that was right at all. But his mentor said that was coboration. Was he thinking something wrong? Jang Jun Sik¡¯s head was confused. The next day. A simr routine repeated, and as usual, the end-of-work song rang out. -Thank you for your hard work today.? ? ? Lee Chan Ho, who had finished his project report after working hard for a few days, shouted loudly. ¡°Let¡¯s go for some tripe!¡± ¡°Yeah. That ce was delicious.¡± As if they had agreed on it, Choi Min Hee¡¯s permission came right away. Hwang Dong Shik and Kim Young Gil also got up with their stuff. ¡°We¡¯re going to get addicted to tripe at this rate.¡± ¡°You have to eat a lot of delicious things.¡± ¡°Do you know who discovered this ce?¡± As Yoo-hyun chimed in with a sneer, Hwang Dong Shik politely said with a humble attitude. ¡°Oh, Han team leader, thank you very much for your hard work.¡± ¡°Ehem.¡± Yoo-hyun stroked his chin with one hand and seriously epted his words. Everyoneughed at that sight. ¡°Hahaha!¡± In a very good atmosphere, Choi Min Hee, who had picked up her stuff, spoke. Her gaze was directed at Jang Jun Sik, who was sitting down. His monitor screen still showed the material he was making yesterday. ¡°Are you stayingte again today, Jun Sik?¡± ¡°Yes. I guess so.¡± Yoo-hyun casually answered Choi Min Hee¡¯s question. Everyone shrugged it off and moved their steps. They were used to it by now and didn¡¯t seem to care much. Yoo-hyun and Choi Min Hee also followed them behind. That¡¯s when it happened. Jang Jun Sik jumped up from his seat and shouted loudly. ¡°I-I like tripe too!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The people who stopped their steps blinked their eyes. Jang Jun Sik scratched his head with a flushed face. ¡°I can drink well too.¡± It was such an out-of-the-blue situation that everyone looked bewildered. Yoo-hyun spat out augh and gestured with his hand. ¡°What are you saying? Then hurry up ande over.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, yes.¡± Jang Jun Sik finally came to his senses and grabbed his stuff and approached. Sizzle. Jang Jun Sik, who joined the team dinner for the first time, looked around nervously. He wondered if he should put down his spoon or fill up the water that was running low. He looked so frustrated that he hadn¡¯t socialized much. Yoo-hyun handed him a spat and said. ¡°Don¡¯t just eat well, you cook too.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Jang Jun Sik took the spat and stirred the iron te without stopping. He did a good job of doing what he was told. That wasn¡¯t all. Glug glug glug. Jang Jun Sik emptied his ss as soon as it was filled. Lee Chan Ho was amazed and gave him a thumbs up. ¡°Wow, Jun Sik, you drink well?¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Jang Jun Sik immediately answered and stretched out both hands holding the ss politely. Then he turned his body sharply to the far side of Choi Min Hee and emptied his ss again. He didn¡¯t know who taught him, but even his drinking was stiff. It was so awkward to watch that it was burdensome. ¡°Wow, this is amazing. I didn¡¯t know Jun Sik had this side. Come on, have another drink.¡± Lee Chan Ho kept filling his ss, finding it amusing. Every time, Jang Jun Sik drank it right away. Chapter 332: Chapter 332: Chapter 332 Before they even started, one bottle of soju was already empty. This was faster than Han Jae-hee, so Yoo-hyun stopped Jang Jun-sik. ¡°Jun-sik, slow down. We haven¡¯t even started yet.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine. Don¡¯t worry.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not worried about you, I¡¯m worried about me. Who¡¯s going to take care of you if you pass out?¡± Yoo-hyun tried to stop him again, but Jang Jun-sik, who was already flushed, pushed the soju bottle towards him. In his other hand, he held an empty beer ss instead of a soju ss. ¡°Trust me, I¡¯ll be fine. Boss, let me offer you a drink.¡± ¡°What are you doing?¡± Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager, smiled as he saw Yoo-hyun¡¯s dumbfounded expression. ¡°Jun-sik is catching up to Han, catch him.¡± ¡°Hahahaha!¡± Everyoneughed at Jang Jun-sik¡¯s unexpected behavior. It was fine until then. But Jang Jun-sik, who had unleashed himself, was a person who didn¡¯t know the word ¡®moderation¡¯. Glug glug. He drank every time he poured a drink for someone else. He was drinking right next to them, so they couldn¡¯t refuse. ¡°I¡¯ll take a break for a bit.¡± ¡°No way.¡± Kim Young-gil, the section chief, tried to pull his ss away, but Jang Jun-sik was faster. He filled up the empty ss and then tried to fill up Yoo-hyun¡¯s ss as well. ¡°I just drank.¡± He had said that an empty ss was not allowed. ¡°Who taught you how to drink?¡± ¡°I learned from my father.¡± Jang Jun-sik bit his lower lip as he said the word ¡®father¡¯. His eyelids trembled. Seeing his troubled look, Yoo-hyun had no choice but to take another ss. ¡°Sigh.¡± Yoo-hyun sighed every time he took a ss. They drank so fast that they all got drunk sooner than usual. The others also seemed to reach their limits and pushed Yoo-hyun away. Hwang Dong-sik and Lee Chan-ho, who were good at drinking, urged Yoo-hyun to take care of him. ¡°Boss, you have to cover for him. He¡¯s your mentee.¡± ¡°Yeah. We can¡¯t handle Jun-sik.¡± But Yoo-hyun was not the type to take it lying down. He raised his ss and challenged them. ¡°Fine, then let¡¯s all drink together.¡± ¡°What? You want us all to die?¡± Kim Young-gil, the section chief, asked incredulously. ¡°Of course. We are the third part, we live and die together.¡± ¡°Hahaha! Yeah! Drink, drink.¡± Maybe because they were already drunk, they quickly got excited. ng. The bottles of liquor emptied quickly. The owner of the restaurant who brought them side dishes clicked her tongue. They drank like there was no tomorrow at the tripe restaurant. Even Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager, who rarely drank, let loose. Jang Jun-sik was still at the center of it all. He drank so many bottles by himself that it was hard to count. Yoo-hyun also drank a lot to deal with him. He was his senior and boss, but he was almost dying before him. ¡°Ugh, I¡¯m dying.¡± A weak sound escaped from Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth. ng. Jang Jun-sik, who got up from his seat, picked up an empty soju bottle. There was a spoon stuck in it, probably by someone. He was staggering, but he suddenly opened his mouth. ¡°Boss!¡± His voice was loud enough to draw the attention of the whole part. His face was red, his upper body was swaying left and right, and his spoon was shaking. Everything in front of Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes created a sense of anxiety. He should have stopped him right away, but he couldn¡¯t move his body easily because he was drunk. As expected, Jang Jun-sik blurted out something explosive. ¡°What¡¯s so great about you? Huh?¡± ¡°Jun-sik, calm down. Let¡¯s sit down.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand, but Jang Jun-sik didn¡¯t stop. ¡°You just hang out every day, and chat with the female employees. Huh?¡± ¡°Kkkkkk!¡± ¡°Puhahaha!¡± Starting from Lee Chan-ho, the part members began tough. Choi Min-hee, who was holding his stomach, asked Yoo-hyun mockingly. ¡°Boss, you have to exin yourself.¡± ¡°Oh boy.¡± Yoo-hyun raised his hand to his forehead and got up from his seat. It was good to speak your mind, but it was rude to talk so loudly in the restaurant. ¡°You make me work hard on the data. Huh?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. It¡¯s my fault.¡± Yoo-hyun grabbed him, but Jang Jun-sik was still going on. ¡°If there¡¯s something wrong, why don¡¯t you tell me? Why do you make me suffer? Huh?¡± ¡°I won¡¯t do that again. So sit down. Okay?¡± It seemed like it wouldn¡¯t end in one sentence, so Hwang Dong-sik also got up from his seat and helped Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yeah. Jun-sik, sit down.¡± ¡°No. I can¡¯t sit down.¡± Jang Jun-sik swung his arms wildly as they grabbed them. He was so out of it that he even dropped the soju bottle he was holding. Thud. Yoo-hyun flew his body and caught the falling soju bottle in mid-air. Even though he was drunk, his senses were still alive. He marveled at his own reflexes. That¡¯s when it happened. Thump. Jang Jun-sik suddenly knelt on the floor and raised his voice. His eyes were as red as his face. ¡°Did I do something wrong?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Everyone was stunned by the sudden situation. He lifted his head with both hands on the ground and sobbed. ¡°I really wanted to do well. I know I¡¯m rough. I know I have to get over it. But I can¡¯t. It¡¯s too hard for me to ignore and move on from what¡¯s wrong.¡± ¡°Jun-sik, I know. But¡­¡± Choi Min-hee tried to calm him down and grabbed his arm, but he didn¡¯t budge. Rather, he pleaded with a tear-stained face. ¡°I want to change too. But I don¡¯t know how. Please teach me. Huh?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The part members looked at each other¡¯s faces in confusion. Then, Yoo-hyun walked over and lifted Jang Jun-sik¡¯s arms up. Snap. He was so strong that Jang Jun-sik¡¯s body bounced up like a spring. ¡°Stop talking nonsense and sit down.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, Jang Jun-sik obediently sat down and picked up the soju bottle again. ¡°Sit down. I won¡¯t stop until I learn.¡± ¡°Hey, you crazy bastard.¡± Yoo-hyun took a tissue and wiped his face while saying that. The tissue soaked with tears and snot was ced on the table. Regardless of that, Jang Jun-sik said what he had to say. He looked very determined as if he had made up his mind. ¡°I¡¯ll stay here even if I¡¯m alone.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The part members spat out augh as if they couldn¡¯t believe it. Then they sat down one by one again. ¡°Well, I¡¯ll follow him too.¡± Kim Young-gil, who had already lost his mind, offered a ss and Jang Jun-sik tilted the bottle with his trembling hand. Half of the liquor spilled and half filled the ss. He still spoke well. ¡°Please teach me, chief.¡± ¡°You crazy bastard.¡± Choi Min-hee said behind Yoo-hyun, who was dumbfounded. ¡°Well, what are you going to do? The youngest is asking for your guidance and you¡¯re just going to let him go?¡± ¡°No. Let¡¯s go all the way today.¡± They all agreed and raised their sses again. The dinner that should have ended continued. They were all drunk and out of their minds. *** ¡°Uh.¡± Yoo-hyun opened his eyes with his hand on his throbbing forehead. He saw a round light hanging from the high ceiling. It was the view of his studio apartment¡¯s living room. It was strange to lie down in the living room, but the house was too bright. It was definitely not dawn. He blinked his eyes as he felt a sudden chill. Then he felt a presence next to him. ¡°Hmm.¡± He turned his head slowly with a creepy feeling. He saw a bulging shape of a nket that indicated something was inside. ¡°Ugh!¡± He startled and moved away, and saw Jang Jun-sik¡¯s face with his hair all messed up. Yoo-hyun quickly recalled what happened yesterday. The fragments of the words they said after the first round came together. -Let¡¯s go to the second round! It¡¯s too early to end! -I haven¡¯t learned enough yet. Please teach me! -Boss, you came back from overseas, but you never went to your studio apartment. -Yeah. Let¡¯s go to boss¡¯s studio apartment for the second round. -Ooh, sounds good. He had no memory of what happened after that. He looked around the room with a wry smile. ¡°Did we really have the second round here?¡± They drank so much that there were empty bottles on the wall side. They even cleaned up the food neatly. There were also some wrapped gifts piled up in one corner. He didn¡¯t know where they got them from. It was ridiculous. Beep beep. His phone on the desk rang. He got up from his seat and picked up his phone with difficulty. There were many missed calls and unread messages. He checked thetest message from Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager. -Boss, you can¡¯t get up either? Just take a day off and rest. We all decided to do that. It seemed like everyone was knocked out by the amount of alcohol they drank. It would be abnormal if they survived that much. ¡°Ha.¡± A sigh came out of Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth. It was because of Jang Jun-sik, who was still sleeping innocently. He poked him hard. ¡°Hey, wake up.¡± Jang Jun-sik was sleeping like a dead mouse. But he never let go of the nket he held in both hands. His posture on the mat was also very rxed. It was typical of him, but he couldn¡¯t keep looking at him like this. He yanked the nket off him. ¡°Wake up!¡± That¡¯s when it happened. Jang Jun-sik opened his eyes wide and sat up abruptly. ¡°Huh!¡± ¡°Good, you¡¯re finally awake¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun was about to say something, Jang Jun-sik suddenly bowed his head. ¡°I¡¯m sorry! I¡¯m really sorry!¡± He looked like he hadmitted a grave sin. At that moment in the office. Jo Chan-young, the director, who was walking around casually, asked Kim Hyun-min, the team leader. ¡°Where did the third part people go?¡± ¡°They went to a workshop for today.¡± ¡°A workshop?¡± ¡°The project is not thatplicated. They need a day to sort things out together.¡± ¡°I see. Okay.¡± Jo Chan-young nodded and walked away. After he disappeared, Kim Hyun-min clenched his teeth and cursed in his mind. ¡°How dare they drink without me? And at boss¡¯s studio apartment? How rude.¡± He spat out harsh words, but his face was full of envy. He nced at the empty seats for a while and blurted out his true feelings. ¡°I wish they invited me too.¡± That day, Yoo-hyun bought Jang Jun-sik a bean sprout soup for breakfast. But he kept bowing until he paid and left for home. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I was crazy yesterday. I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. Just go.¡± ¡°I should sew my mouth or something¡­¡± ¡°Stop talking nonsense and just go.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand impatiently, but Jang Jun-sik didn¡¯t leave and kept groveling. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry, boss.¡± ¡°Hey, just go, okay? I have things to do.¡± ¡°Ah! I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m really sorry.¡± He backed away while still apologizing. Chapter 333: Chapter 333: Chapter 333 It was a while before Jang Junsik disappeared from Yoo-hyun¡¯s sight. Yoo-hyun suddenly thought. Jang Junsik skipped work without permission on a weekday? That was impossible. Even if he was given a vacation, he would have worked hard to show up at the office. That was his personality. But this time, he didn¡¯t even mention the word pany¡¯. He felt that something had changed. ¡°He finally looks like a human being.¡± Yoo-hyun turned around with a snicker. He was lucky that he had copsed on Friday. He nned to rest at home until the weekend. The aftermath of the drinking party was that bad. But his n had to be revised soon. Because of a phone call from Han Jae Hee. Yoo-hyun asked with a dumbfounded expression. ¡°Why are youing to my house all of a sudden?¡± -What do you mean all of a sudden? I¡¯m your sister. Why are you so cold? ¡°Hey, if you were going toe, you should have told me earlier. What time are you arriving?¡± -I don¡¯t know. I¡¯m following the navigation, but the time keeps changing. Yoo-hyun was surprised by the word that popped out. ¡°What are you talking about? Are you driving here?¡± -Yeah. I rented a car to go to your house. ¡°You can¡¯t drive.¡± -What are you talking about? If you ask me how well I can drive¡­ Han Jae Hee was about to brag. Honk! Honk! A loud horn sounded from the other side of the phone. Bang! Bang! -You son of a bitch! At the same time, Han Jae Hee¡¯s rough voice was heard. ¡°¡­¡± -Um, um. Anyway, see you soon, brother. ¡°Don¡¯t get into an ident.¡± -Of course not. I¡¯m the best driver. She pretended to be confident, but her voice was clearly trembling. He felt a bad vibe from the start. He thought he would really get into an ident if he kept talking, so Yoo-hyun hung up quickly. A few hourster. Yoo-hyun was wandering around in front of the officetel building. ¡°When is sheing?¡± She should have arrived by now, considering the location she confirmed on the phone. She stopped answering the phone at some point, so he couldn¡¯t help but worry. That¡¯s when it happened. Screech! A yellowpact car passed by Yoo-hyun and mmed on the brakes. It was a ridiculous situation on an empty road. nk. The door opened and Han Jae Hee got out with sunsses on. It was getting dark and cloudy, and she wore sunsses, so she couldn¡¯t see well in front of her. Yoo-hyun asked with a dumbfounded expression. ¡°Hey, what are you doing? Why are you wearing sunsses in this weather?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t I look cool?¡± Like it or not, his sister stood next to the yellow car and struck a cool pose. It was such a ridiculous scene that Yoo-hyun could onlyugh dryly. ¡°Yeah. You¡¯re so cool that I¡¯m moved.¡± ¡°I knew it. What are you doing? Hurry up and get in.¡± ¡°Why should I get in your car? This is my ce.¡± ¡°We have to go to the mart to buy some drinks. I¡¯ll treat you.¡± Yoo-hyun cut off Han Jae Hee¡¯s words sharply. He didn¡¯t have to see how she drove to know what it would be like. ¡°Do you want to die? I¡¯d rather walk.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal to drive. I¡¯ll give you a nice ride.¡± Next to her, he saw a novice sticker attached temporarily to the back of the car. It was a word that didn¡¯t match her reckless confidence at all. Yoo-hyun blurted out his true feelings. ¡°Yeah, right.¡± ¡°Come on. Just try it.¡± But his body was already dragged into the narrow car by his sister. It took less than five minutes for Yoo-hyun to find out his sister¡¯s driving skills for real. Vroom. Screech! Yoo-hyun grabbed the safety bar and asked urgently. ¡°How did you drive here?¡± ¡°Just wait. I need to concentrate.¡± Why did the car keep going to the right when she was holding the steering wheel tightly? Yoo-hyun waved his hand and shouted loudly. ¡°Hey! You¡¯re out of yourne!¡± ¡°Huh? Oh. Just a second¡­¡± Han Jae Hee moved her hands frantically in confusion. Click, click. ¡°You have to turn on the blinker, not the wiper!¡± ¡°Oh my! What is this, what is this?¡± Ssh! Water sprayed on the front ss out of nowhere. The wiper was still moving left and right in the meantime. Yoo-hyun put his hand on his throbbing forehead. He had too many headaches yesterday and today. ¡°What should I do?¡± ¡°Just go forward, what else?¡± Han Jae Hee said with a very positive attitude. He couldn¡¯t reach that level of optimism even though he was more rxed. On the way back, Yoo-hyun drove himself. For his sister? It wasn¡¯t. It was because his life was in danger if he rode in the car driven by Han Jae-hee in the dark evening. A new life. He didn¡¯t want to end it so vainly, when there were still many things he hadn¡¯t done. As if he didn¡¯t care about Yoo-hyun¡¯s inner thoughts, Han Jae-hee pouted his lips. ¡°Brother, you¡¯re no different, huh.¡± ¡°Be quiet.¡± ¡°Then go faster. A man without guts.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He thought he shouldn¡¯t ride in the same car with him. Yoo-hyun made a vow to himself. Han Jae-hee, who entered the house, spilled the alcohol and snacks he had brought on the living room floor. He really inherited his mother¡¯s big hands. His sister quickly set up the table, moving busily. She was diligent like her mother when it came to this. Yoo-hyun suddenly had this thought and told his mother on the phone. ¡°Mom, Jae-hee looks just like¡­¡± -No. Jae-hee has dad¡¯s blood! Then his mother¡¯s sharp voice rang through the receiver. He was so loud that Han Jae-hee, who was opening a vodka bottle, flinched. His sister, who got up from her seat, walked over and snatched Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone. ¡°Mom! Really, how can you do this?¡± -Oh! Jae-hee, that¡¯s because¡­ ¡°I don¡¯t want any gifts or anything anymore.¡± Yoo-hyun left the two¡¯s conversation behind and sat down on his seat. The table was quite nicely set up. He drank a lot yesterday, but he still wanted to drink. It seemed to be because the type of alcohol was different. Chirp. Yoo-hyun poured alcohol into his empty ss and ate the snacks his sister made. ¡°Not bad.¡± The food tasted good, maybe because she inherited her mother¡¯s cooking skills. She also seemed to have a knack for drawing, judging by her decent paintings. It was when Yoo-hyun was having such thoughts and bringing the drink to his mouth. Han Jae-hee, who had finished the call, said as if nothing had happened. ¡°What? Why are people so shameless?¡± ¡°Why? Can¡¯t I do whatever I want in my house?¡± When Yoo-hyun asked back, Han Jae-hee nodded his head as he sat down. ¡°Well. Now that I think about it, you¡¯re right.¡± ¡°Huh? You¡¯re quick to agree today.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a celebration of my graduation confirmation. I have a generous heart today.¡± ¡°It¡¯s because there¡¯s alcohol in front of you.¡± ¡°Why do you ruin the mood? You should congratte me at times like this.¡± Han Jae-hee held out his ss and winked his nose. Yoo-hyun paused for a moment. His sister had done a lot of things for him and helped out at his mother¡¯s store while studying. He was proud of her personality, which was different from her appearance. Yoo-hyun put that feeling into his ss and held it out. ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard.¡± ¡°Yeah. I worked harder because of you.¡± ¡°Do you regret it?¡± ¡°Of course not. How could I?¡± He shrugged his shoulders and clinked sses with Han Jae-hee, who drank it all at once. It was amazing how he drank vodka with such a high alcohol content like water. He apuded him silently in his mind and asked his sister, who was calmly eating snacks. ¡°Are you going to work right after you graduate?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. Maybe?¡± ¡°I¡¯m meeting Mr. Jang tomorrow. You¡¯ll get an answer then.¡± Han Jae-hee nodded his head at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and sparkled his eyes. ¡°Yeah. He said he had good news. I wonder what it is? I hope he tells me to join thepany right away.¡± ¡°Why? So you can drink for free atpany dinners?¡± ¡°No way. It¡¯s cool, isn¡¯t it? To make the design that customers want in one shot and get apuse.¡± Han Jae-hee gestured in the air and continued with anticipation. It was obvious that he had some delusions, but Yoo-hyun only tackled him in his mind. ¡®You¡¯ll probably have to revise it hundreds of times until you swear at the customer in front of them.¡¯ ¡°And stick the designs on the wall and discuss with your colleagues.¡± ¡®That¡¯s what your boss put up to scold you.¡¯ ¡°And drink coffee leisurely and talk about the future. Wow. Isn¡¯t this a sessful life of a career woman?¡± ¡®You¡¯ll freeze to death. Working all night with a swollen head.¡¯ Yoo-hyun¡¯s life as a designer was not as morous as his sister dreamed of. Rather, it was simr to when the engineers at Ulsan factory worked all night when they were busy. Of course, there was no need to break her illusion at this point, so Yoo-hyun just listened. Han Jae-hee, who was talking, asked Yoo-hyun, who was keeping his mouth shut. ¡°Huh? Brother, why is your expression like that?¡± ¡°No. I was praying for your sessfulpany life.¡± ¡°Then don¡¯t just pray for your pretty sister¡¯s coolpany life, but also cheers with me.¡± ¡°Cheers.¡± ng. Han Jae-hee clinked sses with Yoo-hyun and smiled brightly. He still had a dreamy expression on his face. Han Jae-hee¡¯s dream disappeared like smoke the next day. Baekje Hotel, 1st floor restaurant. Yoo-hyun and his sister met with Jang Hye-min, the manager. Jang Hye-min smiled and said the first words. ¡°So, what I¡¯m saying is, Jae-hee, you¡­¡± Han Jae-hee was startled by thest words of Jang Hye-min, who had been listening quietly. ¡°What? America?¡± ¡°Yeah, America. I wish you could leave right now.¡± ¡°Why? I have to go to thepany to help a little bit¡­¡± Han Jae-hee waved his hands anxiously, but Jang Hye-min¡¯s mind was firm. ¡°I wish I could work with you right away. But Jae-hee, once you enter thepany, you can¡¯t make opportunities easily.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Yoo-hyun intervened and Jang Hye-min nodded his head. ¡°That¡¯s right. So I contacted LA Design School in advance.¡± ¡°You¡¯re fast.¡± ¡°It¡¯spany work.¡± ¡°Thank you for your concern.¡± Yoo-hyun thanked him and Jang Hye-min smiled. ¡°I knew Mr. Han would understand.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a good opportunity. You can learn for free. Of course you have to go.¡± ¡°Of course. It will be a great help for Jae-hee too.¡± This was what Yoo-hyun wanted too. Han Jae-hee had talent, but he thought he got everything because of his brother¡¯s luck. Hisck of English and skills made him fear foreign life. To break this? He had to face it head on. That was the best way. It was when Yoo-hyun nodded his head with that thought. Han Jae-hee, who had been rolling his eyes fiercely, seemed to have no choice but to muster up his courage. ¡°Man, manager, I don¡¯t think I can do it.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°How can I go when I can¡¯t speak English? I¡¯d rather stay in Korea¡­¡± ¡°You don¡¯t need to use English. Just speak with your design.¡± Jang Hye-min cut off Han Jae-hee¡¯s words in one word. It was a direction that the culprit couldn¡¯t even think of. But she looked confident as if she really thought so. Chapter 334: Chapter 334: Chapter 334 Han Jae-hee tried to change the subject. ¡°That¡¯s a problem, but I also really like Korean food.¡± ¡°LA is almost like Korea. There¡¯s nothing you can¡¯t find in Koreatown. They do it better than here.¡± ¡°But America is expensive for medical care¡­¡± ¡°Of course, that¡¯s all provided. And I¡¯ll introduce you to some staff who can support you.¡± Han Jae-hee tried several times, but Manager Jang Hye-min was like a steel wall. She smiled and offered every alternative. Han Jae-hee, who had his eyes tightly closed, brought out hisst resort. ¡°Ah¡­ right. Mom will be worried.¡± ¡°I was worried about that too. Do you want to check with her?¡± ¡°Right now?¡± ¡°Yeah. Give her a call. I¡¯ll say hello to her too.¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± As Manager Jang Hye-min urged him, Han Jae-hee reluctantly picked up his phone. Yoo-hyun watched him with interest. What would his mother say? A momentter. His mother answered after hearing Manager Jang Hye-min¡¯s greeting and Han Jae-hee¡¯s exnation. -Oh, my Jae-hee is going to America? That¡¯s great. ¡°Mom, I have to stay there for at least a year. Is that okay?¡± -Will you buy me a gift from the duty-free shop when youe back? Then it¡¯s fine. Jae-hee, congrattions. ¡°¡­¡± Click. After the call ended. Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders at his mother¡¯s unexpected answer, while Manager Jang Hye-min said with a serious expression. ¡°I¡¯ll take care of your mother¡¯s gift as a graduation present.¡± ¡°No, no.¡± His sister, who was endlessly strong in front of Yoo-hyun, was endlessly meek in front of Manager Jang Hye-min. Yoo-hyun smiled slyly and stimted his sister¡¯s Achilles heel. ¡°Jae-hee, there¡¯s nothing to be afraid of. What if you can¡¯t do it? They won¡¯t understand what you¡¯re saying anyway.¡± ¡°Oppa, be quiet.¡± His words, which were meant to help his sister, only provoked her more. Han Jae-hee clenched her teeth and Manager Jang Hye-min stepped in. ¡°They¡¯re not that good. Just tell me if anything happens. I¡¯ll scold them for you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Han Jae-hee drank the full ss of wine in one gulp. Alcohol was the answer after all. After two bottles of wine were emptied, Han Jae-hee¡¯s pressure seemed to ease a bit. Han Jae-hee, who had already made up his mind, btedly thanked Manager Jang Hye-min. ¡°Thank you for caring about me, Manager. I¡¯m really nothing special.¡± ¡°No, you¡¯re good. I have an eye for talent.¡± ¡°Manager.¡± She even made a touched expression. Manager Jang Hye-min asked Han Jae-hee, who was quite drunk. ¡°Jae-hee, what are you going to do today? Do you want to stay at my ce?¡± ¡°Your ce?¡± ¡°Yeah. Let¡¯s go to my ce and I¡¯ll show you the design school curriculum.¡± Even if he had made up his mind, he didn¡¯t seem ready yet. Han Jae-hee waved his hand. ¡°No, no. It¡¯s okay. I have an appointment so I have to go.¡± ¡°How are you going to go? You drove here.¡± Manager Jang Hye-min asked and Yoo-hyun answered instead. ¡°We¡¯re going to return the rental car here and take the train.¡± ¡°Oh, really? Why?¡± Yoo-hyun was about to exin kindly when it happened. ¡°He can¡¯t drive very well¡­ ugh.¡± A sudden kick came from under the table. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t avoid it and groaned. Manager Jang Hye-min blinked her eyes. ¡°What?¡± ¡°No. Oppa is going to borrow my car for practice.¡± Han Jae-hee turned the conversation around with an awkward expression. Manager Jang Hye-min asked surprisingly. ¡°Really? Yoo-hyun, you can¡¯t drive?¡± Driving and gaming were men¡¯s pride. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t let this go either. ¡°How could that be? I have a lot of driving experience.¡± ¡°You¡¯re lying. You don¡¯t even have a car.¡± ¡°What does that have to do with anything? You need a car to drive?¡± As the siblings bickered, Manager Jang Hye-min tilted her head. ¡°But why don¡¯t you have a car, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. You have money, why don¡¯t you buy a car?¡± Han Jae-hee joined in the question. Was it time to buy a car? The president of NaviTime also said so. Lately, he heard a lot about cars. Yoo-hyun smiled lightly and held out his ss. ¡°I¡¯ll think about it soon.¡± After spending the weekend, Yoo-hyun returned to work and faced apletely different routine. As soon as Yoo-hyun dropped his bag on his seat, a loud greeting came from next to him. ¡°Hello, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Oh. You came early.¡± Yoo-hyun answered lightly, but Jang Joon-sik bowed deeply. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry. I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Hey, stop it, man.¡± Yoo-hyun tried to stop him, but his loud voice had already spread. The team members murmured as they watched. ¡°Yoo-hyun has really taken charge, huh?¡± ¡°How did he do what the marketing team couldn¡¯t?¡± ¡°Did he hit him or something?¡± ¡°He might have. I heard Yoo-hyun is good at martial arts.¡± The sound was loud enough for Yoo-hyun to hear. Even Hwang Dong-sik, who had attended the dinner, asked. ¡°Yoo-hyun, is the rumor true?¡± ¡°What rumor? You were with me until the end.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why it¡¯s weird.¡± Hwang Dong-sik scratched his head and left. He had made a mess of things here. All he did at thepany dinner was spill his guts after getting drunk. But everyoneughed it off as a drunken mistake. Not for Jang Jun-sik, though. He still looked sorry, as if he had done something terribly wrong. He apologized to Yu Hyun again, who was sitting at his desk and turning on hisputer. ¡°Senior, I¡¯m really sorry about that.¡± ¡°If you say sorry one more time, I¡¯ll give you a ton of work.¡± Yu Hyun snapped at him, but Jang Jun-sik answered loudly without any sense. ¡°Yes. I already finished the homework you gave me by staying up all night.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°It¡¯s true. I sent you an email.¡± Jang Jun-sik looked at him with such innocent eyes that Yu Hyun immediately opened his email. There was indeed an email from Jang Jun-sik. And he sent it at 6 a.m. Is he crazy? A chuckle escaped from Yu Hyun¡¯s mouth. Click. Yu Hyun turned the page without a word, and heard a gulp from beside him. He was a very burdensome junior in many ways. But apart from that, the content was quite usible. Even with a quick nce, he could see that he had referenced at least 10 sources. Thanks to that, Jang Jun-sik¡¯s report covered a wider range than before, instead of just digging into a narrow path. It was a pretty big achievement for someone who had just taken the first step. Yu Hyun smiled and gestured to him. ¡°Come here.¡± ¡°Yes. Okay.¡± Jang Jun-sik dragged his chair over and looked at Yu Hyun intently. His expression was more hopeful than anxious. Yu Hyun could tell that he had realized his own problems and asked him right away. ¡°Do you know what your problem is now?¡± ¡°Yes. I think I only focused on what I knew and didn¡¯t cover what I should have.¡± ¡°Right. But it¡¯s not all your fault.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°When you learn how to draw the whole picture, digging deep like you do will definitely help you.¡± Jang Jun-sik lowered his head as if he was surprised by Yu Hyun¡¯spliment. He was the kind of guy who couldn¡¯t be stopped once he started overdoing it. ¡°Th-thank you.¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing to thank me for. Hmm, this time your score is 70 points.¡± ¡°Gasp. Thank you.¡± ¡°Stop it. Do you know why your score is low?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Jang Jun-sik hesitated for a moment and shook his head at Yu Hyun¡¯s question. He had put down his pride and listened to his senior¡¯s advice. There was no need for any more formalities now that he had opened his heart. ¡°First of all, I can¡¯t see the overall outline in your report. In this case, you should make the table of contents and summary clear and¡­¡± When he added the method to it, Jang Jun-sik wrote down Yu Hyun¡¯s words on the notebook on hisp. He also asked questions if he missed something in between. ¡°Senior, sorry to interrupt, but what did you say about¡­¡± ¡°When you use someone else¡¯s data, make sure to indicate the reference correctly¡­¡± Yu Hyun was amazed by Jang Jun-sik¡¯s progress as he exined. It wasn¡¯t just because of his changed attitude. He also showed signs of improvement in just a few minutes of questioning and answering. He definitely had a sponge-like quality to him. And then he suddenly bowed his head again. ¡°Senior, thank you so much. I said some bad things to you¡­¡± ¡°Stop talking nonsense. Are you done now?¡± ¡°Yes. It was really helpful.¡± Jang Jun-sik nodded vigorously and looked at Yu Hyun nkly. He seemed to have something to say, so Yu Hyun asked him. ¡°What? Do you have anything else to say?¡± ¡°Senior, do you have anything else for me to do? I¡¯ll do it even if I have to stay up all night.¡± Yu Hyun shook his head at Jang Jun-sik¡¯s sparkling eyes. What Jang Jun-sik needed to do now was not to fill up more. He needed to have some leisure time instead. Yu Hyun gave him a new assignment in a different direction as a test. ¡°Okay. I¡¯m thinking of buying a car right now.¡± ¡°A car?¡± ¡°Why? Don¡¯t you want to do it because it¡¯s not work-rted?¡± When Yu Hyun asked him, Jang Jun-sik looked conflicted. He didn¡¯t immediately refuse, which was already a huge improvement. But he went further and epted Yu Hyun¡¯s offer. ¡°No. I¡¯ll do it.¡± ¡°Good. What I need is¡­¡± Jang Jun-sik wrote down Yu Hyun¡¯s words diligently. ¡°Got it.¡± Then he nodded firmly as if he had made a strong resolution. The topic had changed, but Jang Jun-sik¡¯s behavior was the same. He worked hard without any break. He was so enthusiastic that Yu Hyun felt sorry for giving him the task. He expressed his feelings by casually saying to him. ¡°Jun-sik, let¡¯s have a cup of coffee.¡± ¡°Yes. Okay.¡± Jang Jun-sik got up quickly and followed him closely. Yu Hyunughed at Jang Jun-sik¡¯s changed attitude. Why did he change so much? -A bird that hatches out of an egg thinks the first thing it sees is its mother. Suddenly, he remembered what Park Young-hoon had said when he saw Lee Jang-woo a while ago. Maybe it was the first time for Jang Jun-sik to open up his hidden feelings. And it just happened to be Yu Hyun. Jang Jun-sik, who had no idea of Yu Hyun¡¯s thoughts, stuck close behind him. The distance between the two, which had always been a step apart, had narrowed unexpectedly. Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager who saw the two leaving, smiled. ¡°They look pretty close now.¡± That afternoon. Jang Jun-sik handed over a report he had organized to Yu Hyun. It was a car buying guide that Yu Hyun had asked him to do in the morning. Yu Hyun looked at the report he had printed out and blinked his eyes. ¡°Did you already sort this out?¡± ¡°I followed your instructions and referenced a lot of existing materials.¡± ¡°Are you using that enlightenment for a car report?¡± Yu Hyun said with a dumbfounded expression, and Jang Jun-sik asked nervously. ¡°Is that wrong?¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was nothing wrong with it. The ignorant guy had sorted out the data in a stupid way. He had everything from the specs of different types of cars, their pros and cons, expert reviews, and even monthly price changes, generation changes, and priceparisons by dealers. Chapter 335: Chapter 335: Chapter 335 It was something that could not be found by just searching the inte. ¡°No. It¡¯s okay. Did you check all of this?¡± ¡°Yes. I called all the dealers. I covered all of Seoul, and I only picked the low-priced ones in Gyeonggi-do.¡± ¡°Huh. This is good enough to sell for money.¡± Han Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t help but give an honest evaluation. What Jang Joon-shik had done in a short time was amazing. He had caught two rabbits that could not coexist: speed and detail. Han Yoo-hyun suddenly thought that he might be able to grow more than he expected. Jang Joon-shik, who was watching Han Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression, asked cautiously. ¡°Then, is it okay?¡± ¡°Yes. This is the best thing you¡¯ve done.¡± ¡°Th, thank you. Thank you very much.¡± Jang Joon-shik expressed his emotions vigorously at Han Yoo-hyun¡¯spliment. His face was flushed with joy. ¡®He must have been starved for praise.¡¯ Han Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly when Jang Joon-shik asked with a determined voice. ¡°What else should I do? Just tell me what to do.¡± Now that he was somewhat prepared, Han Yoo-hyun opened his mouth without hesitation. ¡°Hmm, what to do¡­ ¡° ¡°Yes. I will definitely do it.¡± Jang Joon-shik said with a serious expression. After that day, Han Yoo-hyun and Jang Joon-shik became closer at a fast pace. It was not so much that Han Yoo-hyun made an effort, but rather that Jang Joon-shik was very attentive. And as he did so, Jang Joon-shik learned how to deal with people. It was something that Han Yoo-hyun wanted to teach him regardless of work. A few dayster. Han Yoo-hyun met Park Doo-sik, the assistant manager, in the 11th floor conference room for the first time in a long time. He said with a serious expression. ¡°It seems like it will be decided as a transfer after all.¡± ¡°Yes. I already got a call from the group leader.¡± When Han Yoo-hyun answered as if nothing was wrong, Park Doo-sik asked with a doubtful expression. ¡°Did you ask to go first?¡± ¡°Why do you think so?¡± ¡°It didn¡¯t seem like the mobile group leader would back down easily.¡± Park Doo-sik showed a fairly urate insight. He definitely had a good sense. It was not something that could be obtained by simply having a long career. There was no reason to beat around the bush, so Han Yoo-hyun answered honestly. ¡°Yes. I thought I wouldn¡¯t be able to go if I waited any longer.¡± ¡°I see. This is really¡­¡± Park Doo-sik looked embarrassed as Han Yoo-hyun asked casually. ¡°Did you find out where it is?¡± ¡°There is a ce that the group strategy office requested.¡± ¡°Where is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s Yeontae factory.¡± It was the moment when Park Doo-sik opened his mouth after hesitating for a while. Han Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°What? Really?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s really unfortunate¡­¡± Han Yoo-hyun did not hear what Park Doo-sik said next. Only one word came to his mind. Jackpot. Han Yoo-hyun had been reflecting on his lifetely. He knew he had to leave it to others, but he felt anxious. -You¡¯re such a loser, unlike him who doesn¡¯t even step up. Just as Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, had said, Han Yoo-hyun had notpletely let go yet. What if he had more time? Just like his rtionship with Laura Parker had changed, his life might have be richer. At that moment. The group strategy office gave him an amazing opportunity. It was the best time now that Shin Kyung-wook, the director, had left and Jung Da-hye had returned. He couldn¡¯t be happier. Of course, he couldn¡¯t say that, so Han Yoo-hyun answered calmly. ¡°I see.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry too much. The group leader gave you the condition for returning.¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s fine. I just think of it as taking a break.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s better to think that way.¡± Although he tried to soundfortable, Park Doo-sik¡¯s face was full of worry. It was not a normal transfer that the group strategy office demanded. He knew that very well, but Han Yoo-hyun looked calm. ¡°Thank you for your kind words.¡± He even smiled slightly. Park Doo-sik thought that Han Yoo-hyun was deliberately trying tofort him. He appreciated his mind and reached out first. ¡°Okay. I got it. Is there anything I can help you with?¡± ¡°There is. It¡¯s¡­¡± Then Han Yoo-hyun snatched his offer as if he had been waiting for it. Park Doo-sik was dumbfounded by his very specific proposal. ¡°Did you wait for me to say that?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not the type to refuse what you offer.¡± ¡°Haha. This is really. I lost, I admit it.¡± Park Doo-sik finally burst intoughter. He felt a fresh sensation every time he met Han Yoo-hyun. The more he felt that, the more he was drawn to the junior in front of him. At that time, in the strategy office of the group strategy office. Song Hyun-seung, the director, who had heard the report from Kwon Sung-hoe, the manager, said with a fidgety attitude. ¡°So Yeotae-sik finally gave in. I don¡¯t have to worry about LCD anymore.¡± ¡°He must have felt the difference in power while blocking the factory audit.¡± ¡°He was so arrogant, but he got what he deserved.¡± Song Hyun-seung smiled and asked. It was about the rude young employee who refused Yoon Joo-tak¡¯s offer. ¡°Oh, what about Han Yoo-hyun? Did you send him to Yeontae factory?¡± ¡°Yes. Since we¡¯re sending him away, we chose a sure ce.¡± ¡°Haha. Manager Kwon, you have a cruel side. You¡¯re trying to cut him offpletely.¡± Kwon Sung-hoe smiled as he looked at Song Hyun-seung, whoughed loudly. He thought of Yoo-hyun¡¯s face, who had ignored his kindnesspletely. He felt like he had to trample him down properly to feel relieved. Director Kwon Sung-hoe expressed his feelings as they were. ¡°I want to see how long that arrogant guy canst.¡± ¡°He¡¯s full of ambition and greed. He won¡¯t be able to stand it there. He¡¯ll surely fall out of my grasp first.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not bad either.¡± ¡°Haha. That guy messed with the wrong person. Come back and show me his crying faceter.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± Director Kwon¡¯s lips curled up in a long smile. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun, who had finished talking with Deputy Director Park Doo-sik, burst intoughter. ¡°Haha. How did things turn out like this?¡± Ever since he expected to be transferred, the Yeontae branch was the ce he wanted to go the most. The ce at the end of the South Sea was where only the sidelined people would go. The scale had also shrunk, so there weren¡¯t many people left. It was practically abandoned. It was perfect for spending time away from the world. What should he prepare first? He shook his head at the sudden thought. He still had some energy left. Yoo-hyun tried to think more calmly. ¡°I just need to go there, what else?¡± His words with a new mindset fluttered in the air. Yoo-hyun headed straight to the small conference room on the 12th floor. The part members were already there. Deputy Hwang Dong-sik asked Yoo-hyun, who entered the conference room. ¡°Huh? Deputy Han, why do you look so happy?¡± ¡°I had some good news.¡± ¡°What is it? You should share that kind of thing with us.¡± He couldn¡¯t tell them right now. He had told Deputy Director Park Doo-sik, so it wouldn¡¯t be revealed for a while. Yoo-hyun sat down and subtly changed the subject. ¡°By the way, where¡¯s Junsik?¡± ¡°He went to buy coffee. Junsik said he would go first and buy it.¡± ¡°Really?¡± When Yoo-hyun asked in surprise, Deputy Hwang Dong-sik exined. ¡°Yeah. He said he would pay for it, but Deputy Director Park forced a card on him.¡± ¡°He managed to ept it.¡± Deputy Lee Chan-ho, who was sitting next to him, contradicted Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°He managed to ept it? He exined how much part money was left before he let him use it.¡± ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words made Deputy Lee Chan-ho nod in agreement. ¡°Right. It¡¯s a huge improvement.¡± The others also added a word or two. ¡°I was surprised when he said he would go buy coffee.¡± ¡°He greets us well these days.¡± ¡°It¡¯s awkward, but he¡¯s be much more friendly.¡± ¡°He even makes some weird jokes sometimes.¡± They all looked at Jang Junsik¡¯s recent changes positively. Ignoring those words, Yoo-hyun asked. ¡°But what did he go buy? If you just leave him alone, he might buy something weird.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. We agreed on iced americano.¡± Deputy Choi Min-hee pointed out and Yoo-hyun sighed in relief. ¡°You did well. He still needs to be told exactly what to do.¡± Jang Junsik had experienced it and felt that he was stillcking in flexibility. So he didn¡¯t understand well what others meant by ¡®moderately¡¯. Seeing Yoo-hyun like that, Deputy Choi Min-hee smiled. ¡°You¡¯re a good mentor.¡± ¡°I have to take care of what I need to take care of.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. Then, Section Chief Kim Young-gil pointed at the TV on the table and said. ¡°By the way, Junsik¡¯s skill in making materials has improved a lot.¡± ¡°It¡¯s stillcking, but it¡¯s usable.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head. Jang Junsik had already made the basic materials for today¡¯s part meeting. It was a well-organized material that made the whole content understandable with just a few pages. Thanks to that, everyone had less work to do, so praise came out of their mouths. ¡°It¡¯s not just usable. The structure is good and the content is rich.¡± ¡°He¡¯s fast with his hands. He pays attention to details too.¡± ¡°His ideas are good too. He knows how to catch the point.¡± Deputy Choi Min-hee also joined in. The others also nodded their heads in agreement. Jang Junsik¡¯s skills had improved by leaps and bounds recently. Now that he was ready, Yoo-hyun told him what he had been thinking. ¡°Deputy Director Choi, I¡¯m thinking of taking Junsik with me to the next charge meeting.¡± Deputy Choi Min-hee¡¯s face showed a slight worry. ¡°Are you sure? The marketing team will be there too.¡± ¡°What if they say something? That¡¯s when we have to confront them head-on.¡± ¡°I get what you mean. Take good care of him, Deputy Han.¡± ¡°Yes. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll do well.¡± Seeing Yoo-hyun¡¯s confident words, Deputy Choi Min-hee let go of her worry. Her eyes looking at Yoo-hyun were full of trust. The next day. Yoo-hyun met Jang Junsik at the rest area. Jang Junsik¡¯s expression was definitely more rxed than before. His skills had improved and his attitude had changed a lot. But he still looked stiff to Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. There must have been various reasons, but the twisted rtionship with his former team members also contributed. The backbiting of Jang Junsik from behind was proof of that. ¡°Oh my, the one who¡¯s so high and mighty is here.¡± ¡°Look at him. He¡¯s smiling because he changed teams. He really has no feelings for us.¡± ¡°You¡¯d think we did something terrible to him.¡± ¡°Is he trying to screw us over or what?¡± They were loud enough to be intentional. But Jang Junsik didn¡¯t react, and rather looked around. He didn¡¯t have a countermeasure for this low-level backbiting in his manual, which used to react angrily to anything wrong. Yoo-hyun asked Jang Junsik, who lowered his head. ¡°Doesn¡¯t it bother you?¡± ¡°No. I don¡¯t care what others say.¡± ¡°You do care. You don¡¯t look good.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, Jang Junsik revealed his honest feelings. This was also different from his past, when he only had strong pride. ¡°I did something wrong.¡± ¡°There was that part too. But it wasn¡¯t enough to hear that kind of thing.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± Yoo-hyun had found out through research why Jang Junsik had a bad rtionship with his former team members. Chapter 336: Chapter 336: Chapter 336 The root cause of the problem was not Jang Jun-sik¡¯s rigid attitude. There was a force that deliberately disparaged Jang Jun-sik behind the scenes. But it was toote to undo the damage. It was meaningless to clear up the misunderstanding now. Yoo-hyun suggested a clear n to Jang Jun-sik, who was still bowing his head. ¡°Fine. There¡¯s no need to make a scene here. Instead, show them your skills.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jang Jun-sik finally lifted his head. The senior he wanted to learn from and emte had extended his hand again for his sake, who was socking. ¡°Jun-sik, you just need to win with your skills.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± He felt the will of his senior in his words. He nodded his head as if he had received an irresistible order. His eyes sparkled. A few dayster. A meeting of practitioners from sales, marketing, and product nning teams was held. The biggest issue of the day was the news of Ilseong Electronics that hade out recently. After Ilseong Electronicsunched a phone with an OLED panel, they produced derivative articles every day. The market naturally focused on the OLED and LCD showdown. It was an unavoidable issue for Hansung as well. Therefore, people from each team who were rted to this part gathered in the conference room. It was arge-scale meeting, so the team leaders also attended. From the product nning team, Deputy Manager Choi Min-hee, Yoo-hyun, and Jang Jun-sik were present. There was a buzzing sound from here and there, as if they thought Jang Jun-sik didn¡¯t belong there. Regardless, Jang Jun-sik, who had taken his seat in the conference room early, greeted each senior who came in. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Huh. You feel like greeting now?¡± Of course, there were also seniors from the marketing team among them. ¡°I look forward to working with you.¡± He didn¡¯t flinch at the sarcastic response and bowed his head. Choi Min-hee and Yoo-hyun looked at Jang Jun-sik with a calm expression. The meeting was led by the marketing team, who raised this agenda. On the screen on the wall were the ns that the marketing team was preparing. ¡°As a countermeasure against Ilseong¡¯s OLED panel, the marketing team proposes¡­¡± Lee Jong-min, a senior in the marketing team, continued his presentation with evidence. It aroused people¡¯s curiosity as he mentioned something unexpected. Questions also came up from here and there. ¡°So OLED¡¯s blue light is harmful to humans?¡± Deputy Manager Sung Woong-jin, the team leader, answered on behalf of the question. ¡°Yes. This is confirmed by the research results of the chief professor of art therapy.¡± Then, people from the sales team praised Deputy Manager Sung Woong-jin. ¡°Haha. If Deputy Manager Sung says so himself, then the evidence must be urate.¡± ¡°Not bad, right? The marketing team has a good vision.¡± ¡°The mobile phone division will also like this content.¡± There was no criticism at all. It was as if they had gathered topliment the marketing team¡¯s preparation. Deputy Manager Sung Woong-jin confidently enjoyed his position. Of course, the three representatives of the product nning team had different thoughts. Jang Jun-sik, who had been listening, asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°Senior, isn¡¯t that part wrong?¡± ¡°You managed to hold back and not say anything right away.¡± ¡°I learned that I have to get permission from my superiors in this situation.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled at Jang Jun-sik¡¯s changed attitude. Then he looked at Deputy Manager Choi Min-hee. Deputy Manager Choi Min-hee gestured with her hand. It meant to do as he pleased. Yoo-hyun kindly exined to Jang Jun-sik, who didn¡¯t understand. ¡°The team leader gave you permission. Do it as you think.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Jang Jun-sik raised his hand with a sharp look in his eyes. ¡°By designating OLED as a harmful disy for teenagers using these weaknesses of OLED¡­¡± It was after Deputy Manager Sung Woong-jin¡¯s confident exnation ended. Jang Jun-sik raised his hand among people who were nodding their heads. ¡°I have a question.¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes turned to Jang Jun-sik at once. They had expressions that said he was starting again. Deputy Manager Sung Woong-jin, who had a lot of resentment towards Jang Jun-sik, frowned. ¡°Huh. What is it?¡± ¡°Marketing that unterally negates OLED is not a good method.¡± ¡°Do you care about marketing these days?¡± Deputy Manager Sung Woong-jin¡¯s gaze turned to Deputy Manager Choi Min-hee. He tantly showed his intention not to deal with someone like Jang Jun-sik. Then, Jang Jun-sik continued. ¡°First of all, your im is wrong from the beginning. The blue light of 415-455 nanometer wavelength, which is known to be harmful among the total visible light¡­¡± It was the content that Yoo-hyun had told him to make. Jang Jun-sik used that content to refute Deputy Manager Sung Woong-jin¡¯s im one by one. He didn¡¯t just deny it, but he presented solid evidence. Deputy Manager Sung Woong-jin¡¯s face turned red and blue as he snapped. ¡°You, are you out of your mind? Where did you hear such nonsense?¡± The atmosphere in the conference room became tense. It was normal to back off at this point in corporate life. Jang Jun-sik used to do that too. He knew it was wrong, but he couldn¡¯t argue back and bowed his head. Especially, Deputy Manager Sung Woong-jin was a scary boss who harassed Jang Jun-sik persistently. He was afraid to open his mouth just by looking at his face. But not anymore. Jang Jun-sik clenched his fist as he felt the gaze of his respected senior. ¡°We are also building an OLED factory and will soon make test products. This negative im could hinder the ongoing OLED project.¡± ¡°So you want us to just lose to Ilseong¡¯s OLED? Are you kidding me right now?¡± ¡°No, I think it would be better to emphasize the advantages of LCD over other technologies. First of all, the resolution aspect should be highlighted¡­¡± Jang Junsik tried to offer an alternative instead of just criticizing. His reasoning was also concrete and persuasive. The eyes of the people who were listening changed slightly. ¡®How does he know that?¡¯ ¡®That¡¯s a pretty good idea, isn¡¯t it?¡¯ ¡®I think it would be good to quote that when I¡¯m selling.¡¯ In that atmosphere, Jang Junsik continued to speak without losing his tempo. His speech was somewhat fast but urate, and his confident expression had the power to lead the mood. ¡°And if you want to promote the blue light feature, you could also try to get an eco-friendly certification for LCD. This is what we did in ourst project¡­¡± As he went on, Seong Woongjin¡¯s face became more annoyed. He felt like he was being pushed by a newbie, and he wanted to break the situation right away. But he couldn¡¯t do that because the meeting room was too biased towards Jang Junsik. Ugh. Seong Woongjin could only grind his teeth. Seeing that, Choi Minhee covered her mouth with her hand and whispered to Yoo Hyun. ¡°Junsik did a great job against Han.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not that stupid.¡± ¡°No, you look the same to me.¡± ¡°Really?¡± She said casually, but Yoo Hyun was also surprised. Jang Junsik managed to handle the situation that could have gone wrong in a moment with a sense of tension. It was the result of his usual goofy image and unexpected expertise. Choi Minhee stepped in when she thought it was time to wrap up. It was the moment that Seong Woongjin was waiting for. Her stern voice echoed in the room. ¡°That¡¯s enough, Junsik.¡± ¡°Yes, ma¡¯am.¡± Jang Junsik stopped right away as if he had said everything he wanted to say. At that moment, Choi Minhee apologized to Seong Woongjin. ¡°Sir, I think Junsik had a lot to say because he prepared a lot.¡± ¡°Ha. Choi, what are you trying to do?¡± ¡°He¡¯s still new and doesn¡¯t know the atmosphere well. Please understand with a generous heart.¡± Choi Minhee was so humble that Seong Woongjin had nothing to say. He looked around and smiled bitterly. ¡°You have to make all the things you said into evidence documents.¡± ¡°Yes. Of course. Junsik, you heard that, right? You have to take responsibility for what you said.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Jang Junsik nodded his head, and Choi Minhee lightened the mood again. ¡°Sir, then let¡¯s settle this part for now. Thank you for your consideration.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Seong Woongjin had no choice but to swallow his anger at Choi Minhee¡¯s skillful exit strategy. It would have been weird if he had gotten angry at this point. Thanks to that, Jang Junsik, who was running like a runaway train, stopped safely without any ident. If not? Even if he had said the right thing, he would have been smashed for being rude as an employee. It may seem strange, but that was also part of thepany life. The leader filled in the gap that Jang Junsik had not realized. Yoo Hyun gave her a thumbs up from an angle that others couldn¡¯t see. Choi Minhee¡¯s lips curled up slightly. After the meeting ended, Choi Minhee walked with Seong Woongjin to melt his resentment. Meanwhile, Yoo Hyun came out of the meeting room first. Jang Junsik followed him with a nervous expression. He hesitated for a moment and apologized to Yoo Hyun. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, sir.¡± ¡°What are you sorry for?¡± ¡°Well, I didn¡¯t know the topic and spoke up at today¡¯s meeting.¡± Yoo Hyun stopped and looked at Jang Junsik. He was shrinking his shoulders as if they didn¡¯t suit him. ¡°Can you just live quietly in thepany?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Yoo Hyun knew that Jang Junsik was not someone who could do that. He didn¡¯t want him to give up everything and live by inertia either. He chuckled and patted his shoulder. ¡°Just do what you want. As long as you don¡¯t make any big mistakes, your teammates will help you. Just like how the manager bowed her head for you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s what a team is, and that¡¯s what apany is.¡± ¡°Team.¡± He muttered to himself with a nk expression. Yoo Hyun said to him, ¡°Yeah. Junsik, you¡¯re not alone. That¡¯s all you need to know.¡± ¡°Sir, thank you very much.¡± ¡°Thank the manager.¡± Thump. Yoo Hyun tapped Jang Junsik¡¯s shoulder and turned around. He didn¡¯t move until he heard two steps. He bowed his head as if he couldn¡¯t control his emotions. He turned around and said to him. ¡°Thanks to you, we were able to fix it before it got bigger.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Junsik, you did well.¡± ¡°Thank¡­ you. Thank you very much.¡± Jang Junsik¡¯s voice echoed loudly. He wiped his eyes with his white shirt and quickly closed the gap with Yoo Hyun. The distance between the two became closer than before. ¡°Get away, man.¡± Yoo Hyun tried to push him away, but he stuck closer. Jang Junsik, who had defeated Seong Woongjin with his own power, took another step forward. He was not afraid to ask for advice from his teammates to grow. He learned by listening to his seniors¡¯ words. He also took the initiative and approached them first. He still had some clumsy sides, but it was a change that could be called a transformation. The teammates who were skeptical also epted him one by one. That¡¯s how Jang Junsik quickly blended into the team. Chapter 337: Chapter 337: Chapter 337 Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun met with Vice President Yeo Tae-sik. Inside the office of the mobile group leader on the 14th floor. Vice President Yeo Tae-sik, who offered tea to Yoo-hyun, did not look very happy. After a brief silence, he opened his closed mouth. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I couldn¡¯t protect you.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t I say I would go? It¡¯s not something you should feel sorry about, group leader.¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t have to sacrifice yourself.¡± It was obvious that the group strategy office would stop tackling him if Yoo-hyun left from here. It was a wise choice for the future. But the fact that he had to sacrifice the small for the big, and that it had to be done by personal sacrifice, touched Vice President Yeo Tae-sik¡¯s values. Still, Yoo-hyun said with a very light expression. ¡°It¡¯s not a sacrifice. I¡¯m actually happy. Thanks to this, I can rest well.¡± ¡°It won¡¯t be easy. No one hassted long at the Yeontae branch.¡± ¡°You said it was a condition foring back.¡± ¡°Of course. And of course, Vice President Shin Kyung-wook will pull you up faster when hees.¡± ¡°Then what¡¯s the problem?¡± Yoo-hyun asked casually, and Vice President Yeo Tae-sik lost his words. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Just rx. I¡¯ll be having fun.¡± Yoo-hyun was sincere, but Vice President Yeo Tae-sik did not think so. ¡°Do you need anything?¡± ¡°What do I need to go to another ce? I just need to keep my body healthy.¡± As always, Yoo-hyun looked at the world with a much bigger heart than himself. Vice President Yeo Tae-sik felt infinitely small and worried. He suddenly opened his eyes wide and asked as he thought of something. ¡°Hmm¡­ Ah, do you have a car?¡± ¡°No. I don¡¯t.¡± ¡°I see. The transportation there is not good, so you¡¯ll need a car. I¡¯ll provide you with apany car.¡± ¡°That¡¯s okay. I don¡¯t have any reason to ept it.¡± Yoo-hyun refused once, but Vice President Yeo Tae-sik was determined. His eyes conveyed his strong will to give him this at least. ¡°No. There¡¯s a spare car for business trips. You¡¯re going to support our business unit with your staff, so it¡¯s only right that we also provide you with a car.¡± ¡°Thank you. I was going to get a car anyway, so you saved me some trouble.¡± It wasn¡¯t just a casual remark. He was actually looking for a car based on the information that Jang Jun-sik had researched for him. It was just a matter of fact, but Vice President Yeo Tae-sik looked pleased. ¡°I¡¯m d this can help you. And the group will also support you. Don¡¯t you need more money?¡± ¡°This is really generous for being sidelined.¡± Yoo-hyun said cheerfully, and Vice President Yeo Tae-sik waved his hand. His butt was shaking too, which didn¡¯t match his calm demeanor. ¡°Sidelined? Don¡¯t say such nonsense.¡± ¡°Haha. Thank you for your words.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted him with a good mood. Vice President Yeo Tae-sik conveyed his will to him. ¡°I¡¯m grateful. I¡¯ll do my best as much as you trust me.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry too much. What will be will be anyway.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. The next afternoon. Squeak. Team Leader Kim Hyun-min and Deputy Manager Choi Min-hee came out of the mobile group leader¡¯s office on the 14th floor. Vice President Yeo Tae-sik and Senior Manager Jo Chan-young were still talking inside. The two walked silently down the hallway. The first one to open his mouth was Team Leader Kim Hyun-min. ¡°Why is Yoo-hyun so unlucky in hispany life?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I mean, that¡¯s one thing, but the personnel team is too much. Why didn¡¯t they tell us until it was right in front of us?¡± Team Leader Kim Hyun-min muttered to himself while Deputy Manager Choi Min-hee walked silently. Team Leader Kim Hyun-min spoke to Deputy Manager Choi Min-hee. ¡°Deputy Manager Choi, I¡¯m angry too. But the group leader said he would take care of him so much. It can¡¯t be bad.¡± ¡°Do you know what kind of ce Yeontae branch is, team leader?¡± Deputy Manager Choi Min-hee stopped walking and looked at Team Leader Kim Hyun-min with a sharp gaze. Team Leader Kim Hyun-min said with an aggrieved expression. ¡°Why are you doing this to me? I don¡¯t like sending Han Daeri away either. But there¡¯s no way.¡± ¡°Sigh.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry too much. Yoo-hyun is the kind of guy who can have fun and still have some left over there.¡± Team Leader Kim Hyun-min tried tofort the very agitated Deputy Manager Choi Min-hee. But his voice did not reach her ears. ¡°I should have looked into it when Han Daeri said he would raise Junsik.¡± She closed her eyes tightly, recalling the strange memory of the past. She didn¡¯t feel veryfortable. At that moment. Jang Jun-sik was standing in front of Yoo-hyun with a nervous expression. He looked like a college student waiting for his grades. Yoo-hyun looked at him with a very serious expression. Gulp. Jang Jun-sik swallowed his saliva and Yoo-hyun said to him. ¡°This report is 90 points.¡± ¡°Is that, really?¡± ¡°Yes. You can go now.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head and Jang Jun-sik bowed his waist with joy. ¡°Thank you. Thank you.¡± He looked like he had everything in the world. ¡°Enough. Print this and distribute it to the part-timers. The other seniors will like it too.¡± ¡°Yes. I got it.¡± Jang Jun-sik moved quickly as he heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun smiled as he watched him. ¡°What¡¯s so good about that?¡± Jang Jun-sik hummed a tune as he reached the printer in the middle of the hallway. He didn¡¯t know that working and being recognized was such a good thing. He was very grateful to the team members who epted him as he was. As he was thinking about that, the cleaningdy passed by him. Jang Jun-sik greeted her loudly. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Oh my. Junsik, thank you for greeting me again.¡± ¡°Of course, I have to. Thank you always.¡± The cleaningdy smiled at Jang Jun-sik¡¯s greeting. Jang Jun-sik had changed since he decided to emte everything about Yoo-hyun. He followed every action of his senior, observing him closely. Then, the scenery around him changed. He felt like he was learning the joy of getting along with people. Thanks to that, he wanted toe to work every day. Chiiing. Jang Jun-sik smiled as he looked at the printed materials. ¡°The seniors will really like this, right?¡± He was having a pleasant imagination when he heard a familiar voice behind him. ¡°Director Han must have trained Jun-sik knowing that he would be transferred soon. It¡¯s obvious that he prepared in advance.¡± He even heard his own name, so he turned his head and saw Deputy Director Choi Min-hee and Team Leader Kim Hyun-min. Team Leader Kim Hyun-min stopped Deputy Director Choi Min-hee, who was walking, and said. ¡°So what? What¡¯s wrong with that?¡± ¡°Team Leader, aren¡¯t you sorry? A team member who just came back from Ulsan dispatch is stepping up for the team.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry too. I¡¯m so sorry that I could die. So what do you want me to do? Go to that backwater instead?¡± ¡°Yes. I wish you did.¡± Jang Jun-sik, who was watching the two bickering, felt a thunderbolt strike his head. Thud. He dropped the paper he was holding and staggered. He stood in front of the two and asked with a trembling voice. ¡°D-Deputy Director, what did you just say?¡± At that moment, Deputy Director Choi Min-hee and Team Leader Kim Hyun-min turned around at the same time. ¡°¡­¡± The two faces were full of embarrassment as they looked at each other. A few dayster. Yoo-hyun was sitting in the driver¡¯s seat of a fairly luxurious medium-sized sedan. Vroom. The car engine sound was very quiet, but the people in the car were not. In the noisy atmosphere, Team Leader Kim Hyun-min, who was sitting in the passenger seat, eximed. ¡°Wow, executive cars are really nice.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t this the first time a deputy-level gets an executive car?¡± Deputy Lee Chan-ho, who was sitting in the back seat, intervened, and Deputy Kim Young-gil, who was on the right side, poked his side. ¡°If you¡¯re jealous, you can go to transfer.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just saying.¡± Deputy Lee Chan-ho said with a flinch, and Deputy Hwang Dong-sik, who was on his left side, pulled his butt to the center and said. ¡°Deputy Lee, you said it was tempting earlier.¡± ¡°It is tempting, but I don¡¯t think they¡¯ll take care of me like this.¡± While a yful atmosphere continued, Deputy Director Choi Min-hee, who was sitting in the left corner of the back seat, silently looked out the window. -Deputy Director,e and have fun. It¡¯s near the sea. She recalled Yoo-hyun¡¯s innocent smile. Yoo-hyun was always like that. He smiled even in difficult situations. The mood of the part members was cheerful thanks to him. ¡°I don¡¯t know who¡¯s the leader anymore.¡± She muttered to herself and soothed her bitter heart. Then, Yoo-hyun, who was holding the steering wheel, asked casually. ¡°But why did Jun-sik skip this? He said he really wanted to test drive.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no room for Jun-sik anyway.¡± Team Leader Kim Hyun-min answered his question. ¡°That doesn¡¯t mean he should skip it.¡± ¡°True. That gum stuck to you wouldn¡¯t leave you. But where did he really go?¡± Team Leader Kim Hyun-min turned his head and asked. Deputy Lee Chan-ho answered. ¡°He said he went to the restaurant first. He said he had a lot to prepare.¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to prepare for going to a pig feet restaurant?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. I don¡¯t know either.¡± Deputy Lee Chan-ho shook his head. Team Leader Kim Hyun-min asked him. ¡°But whose idea was it to hold a ritual at a pig feet restaurant?¡± ¡°It was Jun-sik¡¯s.¡± ¡°Man, that inflexible guy is holding a ritual because his senior got a car.¡± Team Leader Kim Hyun-min chuckled. Deputy Kim Young-gil joined in. ¡°This is the first time we¡¯re holding a ritual since you bought your car.¡± ¡°Puhaha. I remember. Back then, we put pig feet bones on your car and sprayed makgeolli on your tires.¡± Team Leader Kim Hyun-minughed as he recalled the past. Deputy Hwang Dong-sik said. ¡°Didn¡¯t you have a car ident after that?¡± ¡°Oh. That¡¯s right. I think it was a useless thing to do now.¡± Deputy Kim Young-gil nodded. Team Leader Kim Hyun-min waved his hand. ¡°Hey, it¡¯s because of the ritual that I only had a minor ident.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± The conversation atmosphere was light with the old ritual story. Whileughing together, Yoo-hyun suddenly blurted out his thought. ¡°But how did Jun-sik know about holding a ritual at a pig feet restaurant?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. Maybe he heard it somewhere?¡± Deputy Lee Chan-ho answered. Question marks popped up in everyone¡¯s heads. No matter how they thought about it, there was no one who would tell Jun-sik such a thing. A littleter. While Yoo-hyun parked the car, the part members arrived at the restaurant first. But their expressions were strange. They all opened their mouths as if they had made a promise. It was because arge pig head was ced in the center of the stic table in front of the restaurant. Not only that, but there were also rice cakes and fruits on the tes. It was clearly a real ritual table. ¡°¡­¡± The speechless people were greeted by the restaurant owner. He had seen them a few times before, so he knew their faces roughly. ¡°Oh, Team Leader, you¡¯re here.¡± ¡°Ah, yes. But this is¡­¡± Even Team Leader Kim Hyun-min, who was famous for his big mouth, trailed off. The restaurant owner also smiled with curiosity as he nced at the ritual table. ¡°Haha. He said he was going to hold a ritual, so I thought he would just imitate it with pig feet bones, but I didn¡¯t know he would bring a pig head too. Oh, there he is.¡± Then, the restaurant owner pointed to Jang Jun-sik, who appeared. ¡°He prepared all this. All I did was give him a seat.¡± ¡°Ah, yes¡­¡± While the people were quickly scanning the atmosphere, Yoo-hyun approached them. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± ¡°Look over there.¡± Deputy Kim Young-gil gestured to him. Yoo-hyun turned his head and saw Jang Jun-sik sticking incense in front of the ritual table with a pig head. A curse came out of Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth. ¡°Damn it, crazy.¡± Chapter 338: Chapter 338: Chapter 338 At that moment, the owner of the pig¡¯s feet restaurantughed and gestured with his hand. ¡°You must have a very important matter. Don¡¯t worry and go ahead with your ceremony.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The sound of people passing by behind the silent team members reached their ears. ¡°Look at that. They¡¯re having a ceremony in front of the pig¡¯s feet restaurant. Is it their opening anniversary?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s an old restaurant. Maybe they¡¯re filming a movie.¡± ¡°A movie? Are they actors?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think so.¡± They were not the only ones. The people crossing the road also nced at them. It was an odd sight that they couldn¡¯t help but notice. Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager who hastily covered her face, said. ¡°Jun-sik, just go inside.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t. I have to do the ceremony.¡± Jang Jun-sik, who had just finished setting up, said in a stiff voice. His face was full of determination. As Yu-hyun was about to step forward, Choi Min-hee tried to persuade him again. ¡°Jun-sik, this is not right. Let¡¯s go inside first¡­¡± ¡°But deputy manager, you¡¯re leaving now. Sigh.¡± Jang Jun-sik¡¯s words made the atmosphere instantly solemn. Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, sighed deeply and said to Yu-hyun. ¡°Just do it. The junior prepared so much for this.¡± ¡°How can we do this?¡± ¡°Just bear with it for a while.¡± Kim Hyun-min, who stopped Yu-hyun,forted the others. ¡°Yeah. Let¡¯s just do it quickly since he prepared something.¡± ¡°What are we supposed to do? I¡¯ve never done this before.¡± Lee Chan-ho, the deputy manager, scratched his head and Hwang Dong-sik, another deputy manager, said. ¡°Don¡¯t we just stick a ten thousand won bill on the pig¡¯s nose?¡± Then, Jang Jun-sik shook his head firmly. ¡°No. We have to bow first.¡± The people asked in astonishment. Why did they have to do that when it was not a funeral or a wedding? ¡°Here?¡± ¡°People are watching.¡± ¡°We can¡¯t do that.¡± Regardless of their words, Jang Jun-sik lit a stick of incense and knelt down. Then he bowed his head to the cement floor. ¡°Please protect senior¡¯s car from any problems and let him be sessful when he transfers¡­¡± He even muttered some strange words. Everyone was speechless. They appreciated his intention, but that was not it. In the end, Yu-hyun went inside first. ¡°I¡¯ll go in first.¡± ¡°Me too, me too.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± As the people followed him, Jang Jun-sik quickly ran in. Then he grabbed Yu-hyun and said. His face was full of desperation. ¡°Huff. Deputy manager, you can¡¯t do this. You have to¡­¡± ¡°Jun-sik, you¡¯ve done enough. Thank you.¡± Yu-hyun held his junior¡¯s hands and nodded his head. Sometimes appealing with your heart is more effective than scolding harshly. ¡°Deputy manager.¡± Jang Jun-sik¡¯s shoulders trembled as he bowed his head. After a brief incident, the drinking party began soon. It was probably not intended, but thanks to Jang Jun-sik¡¯s bizarre behavior, the mood was great. Kim Hyun-min and the others drank andughed loudly. ¡°Jun-sik is really a weirdo.¡± ¡°I know. I¡¯m going to write this in my diary today.¡± ¡°Me too. This is really news-worthy.¡± ¡°Puhahaha.¡± Everyone had a light expression on their faces. Except for one person. Jang Jun-sik kept lowering his head and drinking. Kim Hyun-min gave him the pear that he had scooped out earlier for the ceremony. He had emptied the inside with a spoon and only left the shape of the outside. Kim Hyun-min poured alcohol into the pear and said to Jang Jun-sik. ¡°This is called pear wine. Do you know that, Jun-sik?¡± ¡°Yes, team leader. Thank you for caring about our deputy manager.¡± Jang Jun-sik looked at the pear filled with alcohol and bowed his head. Kim Hyun-min blinked his eyes. ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°This pear wine is also for wishing our deputy manager well. I will drink it all with that wish.¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± Kim Hyun-min was surprised by Jang Jun-sik¡¯s unexpected action. Regardless of his words, Jang Jun-sik drank the pear wine at once. At least half a bottle of soju went down in one gulp. Yu-hyun noticed his action btedly and said to Kim Hyun-min. ¡°Team leader, is this your first time drinking with Jun-sik?¡± ¡°Yeah, yeah.¡± ¡°Take responsibility. I can¡¯t stop him.¡± The other people who knew Jang Jun-sik¡¯s drinking habits also shook their heads like Yu-hyun. Kim Hyun-min was the only one who didn¡¯t know what was going on. It didn¡¯t take long for Kim Hyun-min to figure out the situation. Jang Jun-sik, who kept drinking pears, suddenly got up. This time, his drunkenness was directed not at Yu-hyun, but at Kim Hyun-min. He pped Kim Hyun-min¡¯s shoulder with a red face. ¡°Team leader. Why does deputy manager have to transfer? Huh?¡± ¡°What? Hey, why are you suddenly like this?¡± Kim Hyun-min was confused, and Yu-hyun quietly stepped back. There was no point in being next to him. Jang Jun-sik raised his voice and shouted. ¡°Can¡¯t you stand up for him, team leader? If you can¡¯t do that, why are you a team leader? Huh?¡± ¡°Hey, dude, that¡¯s not¡­¡± Kim Hyun-min was in a hopeless situation. Yoo-hyun moved his seat and faced Kim Young-gil, the section chief. Kim Young-gil, who had beenughing for a while, smiled as he received the drink from Yoo-hyun. His forced smile was obvious. ¡°I have to go with you to the iPhone 4unch event¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll be back by then.¡± ¡°Good. Take care of yourself. I¡¯m so grateful to you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that. I¡¯m the one who should be thankful.¡± As Yoo-hyun exchanged polite greetings, Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager, approached him. She had a slight blush on her face as she handed him a bottle of liquor. ¡°Mr. Han, take my ss too.¡± ¡°Of course. Thank you, deputy manager.¡± ¡°Thank you. I learned a lot from you.¡± ¡°What do you have to learn from me? You¡¯re already doing so well.¡± As Yoo-hyun made apliment, Choi Min-hee shook her head and offered her ss. ¡°No. If it wasn¡¯t for you, I wouldn¡¯t be here either. Don¡¯t be modest and fill my ss too.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Choi Min-hee took Yoo-hyun¡¯s ss and said what was on her mind. She looked anxious for some reason. ¡°You¡¯lle back, right?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± ¡°No. I mean, will youe back to our team?¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s return was linked to theeback of Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director. There was nothing decided yet, but by then, Yoo-hyun had a high chance of going to another team. Looking at Choi Min-hee, who was expecting an answer, Yoo-hyun nodded for now. ¡°Yes. I will.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a promise.¡± Was this a woman¡¯s intuition? Choi Min-hee stretched out her finger, even though she had no idea what was going on. Then, Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, came up to Yoo-hyun and stuck out his tongue. ¡°Oh my. That Jun-sik guy is really unbearable. Mr. Han, can you do something about it?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t stop him either.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s go out for a while. I need to live too.¡± ¡°Yes. Sure.¡± Yoo-hyun quickly got up from his seat. Then he winked at Choi Min-hee and said, ¡°Deputy manager, I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± It was a word with many meanings. There was a bench in the parking lot behind the pork feet restaurant. Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, sat there and lit a cigarette. Yoo-hyun, who sat next to him, asked, ¡°Are you smoking again?¡± ¡°Yeah. I was so upset because of my son.¡± Kim Hyun-min revealed his feelings, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t take it seriously. ¡°You must be drunk.¡± ¡°I drank a bit because of Jun-sik.¡± Kim Hyun-min also took Yoo-hyun¡¯s words as natural. The two continued their casual conversation as if they were familiar with each other. ¡°How¡¯s Hye-seong?¡± ¡°He¡¯s doing well thanks to you. I owe you so much.¡± ¡°You bought a lot of side dishes for my mother.¡± ¡°Yeah. I was running out of them anyway. I need to order more.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and stretched his body as he looked ahead. The dark evening scenery spread out. There was silence for a moment, but it wasn¡¯t awkward. Kim Hyun-min also seemed to enjoy his leisurefortably. But Yoo-hyun knew that his inner feelings were not so easy. Yoo-hyun opened his mouth casually. ¡°Team leader, I¡¯m really going to be a loser. I¡¯m going abroad for a while.¡± Kim Hyun-min jerked his body as if he couldn¡¯t believe it. But he didn¡¯t miss his words. ¡°You¡¯ll be better than me if you stay there?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯lle back as a dragon in the sky.¡± ¡°Kid. I wanted to teach you more.¡± ¡°Just give me a fair evaluationter. That¡¯s enough for me.¡± ¡°Hahaha. You¡¯ve really grown up.¡± Kim Hyun-minughed happily at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. Yoo-hyun also enjoyed this ridiculous conversation very much. It was a time that was possible because he was with Kim Hyun-min. As they were having a half-joking, half-serious conversation, Jang Jun-sik came runningte. ¡°Mr. Han.¡± ¡°Oh my. That guy, I thought he passed out but he finally came.¡± Kim Hyun-min stuck out his tongue as Yoo-hyun scolded him. ¡°You made him drink too much.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t know he would be like that either.¡± Jang Jun-sik stood in front of Kim Hyun-min, who scratched his head. He had run for a long time to find Yoo-hyun, and sweat was on his forehead. Kim Hyun-min flinched as Jang Jun-sik turned his body and looked at Yoo-hyun. Then he said loudly to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Mr. Han, I¡¯ll go with you to the transfer.¡± ¡°Why are you going there?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be your hands and feet.¡± ¡°I¡¯m going there to rx. I¡¯m going to be a fisherman.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll catch some fish for you.¡± ¡°Hey, you crazy guy.¡± Yoo-hyun was speechless at his ridiculous answer. Then Jang Jun-sik opened his bloodshot eyes and said. ¡°I¡¯m serious. I still have so much to learn from you.¡± ¡°I cane back, but you can¡¯t. Do you still want to go?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m fine with that.¡± ¡°Then we can¡¯t be together next time. I want to see you grow up.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Maybe it was because he was drunk, but Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth kept spitting out words that made his face tickle. He had never experienced this situation before, but it felt strangely familiar. Jang Jun-sik¡¯s eyes were moist as he looked at him. Yoo-hyun pleaded with him again. ¡°Please take care of yourself. Until Ie back.¡± ¡°Yes. I promi¡­ sob¡­ se.¡± Jang Jun-sik leaned his head on Yoo-hyun¡¯s chest and twitched. At that moment, Yoo-hyun remembered Lee Jang-woo, his junior in the gym. At the same time, he recalled what Park Young-hoon had said. -Do you know? Your junior might be your admirer like Jang-woo. Yoo-hyunughed and patted Jang Jun-sik¡¯s back. ¡°I¡¯m d. You¡¯ve grown up so fast.¡± ¡°Mr. Han.¡± Jang Jun-sik¡¯s trembling was strongly felt in Yoo-hyun¡¯s arms. Kim Hyun-min, who was watching them from the side, shook his head. ¡°Park was like that too, and now this guy is acting like a boyic.¡± Whether he liked it or not, Yoo-hyun and Jang Jun-sik stayed in the same position for a while. The news of Yoo-hyun¡¯s transfer spread quickly throughout thepany. People who didn¡¯t know where the remote site was heard the storyter and were shocked. It was that shocking news. There was someone who enjoyed the news. It was Kwon Sung-hoe, the director of the group strategy office, who had been hurt by Yoo-hyun¡¯s pride. Chapter 339: Chapter 339: Chapter 339 Director Kwon Sung-hoe smiled brightly as he faced his subordinate. ¡°So, how was Han Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh¡­¡± The subordinate hesitated, and Director Kwonughed loudly. ¡°Haha. I should have seen that bastard¡¯s frustrated face myself, but I was toozy.¡± ¡°Director, the thing is¡­¡± ¡°What? Come on, tell me.¡± Director Kwon urged his subordinate as if he already knew the answer. The subordinate, who had looked around the 12th floor office, opened his mouth after some hesitation. ¡°That bastard was smiling?¡± ¡°What?¡± Director Kwon¡¯s eyes widened. Two weekster. Yoo-hyun finished his long vacation and drove south in his car. There were not many cars on the road, probably because it was a weekday morning. The weather was unusually clear today. Yoo-hyun felt the cool air-conditioning breeze and listened to the sounding from his earphones. His colleague Kwon Se-jung exined what had happened at thepany while Yoo-hyun was away. -It seems that the HR team investigated it themselves and caught the problem. So Seong Woong-jin Assistant Manager¡­ The HR team uncovered various irregritiesmitted by Seong Woong-jin Assistant Manager. He had manipted documents or stolen data from his juniors to achieve results. That was the basic. He had also created fake results by receiving kickbacks from vendors and intermediating them to clients. In the process, he had gained quite a lot of money. But why did the HR team move instead of the investigation team? Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and asked. ¡°But how did the HR team find out?¡± -Seong Assistant Manager is a core talent, right? They got a clue while doing a performance interview, I guess? ¡°I see. The HR team is very meticulous.¡± Yoo-hyun answered casually and recalled what Assistant Manager Park Doo-sik had told him on the phone a while ago. -I checked Jang Joon-sik¡¯s personnel evaluationst year as you asked me to, and there were more than one or two strange things. So I decided to interview some rted people. The mark on the personnel evaluation of the first year of employment usually followed one throughout theirpany life. Yoo-hyun wanted to correct at least the wrong parts. He didn¡¯t want to make Jang Joon-sik sessful, but he wanted to give him a fair chance as a senior. While Yoo-hyun was thinking that, Kwon Se-jung said. -Anyway, thanks to the HR team, people got to see Seong Assistant Manager¡¯s true colors. He¡¯ll probably be disciplined. ¡°Didn¡¯t you suffer a lot too?¡± -More than me, Joon-sik suffered a lot. He gotpletely marked for saying one right thing and was ostracized. Actually, I was one of them, too. ¡°Why are you having a repentance time all of a sudden? Why are you making such a depressing sound when you call me after a long time?¡± Yoo-hyun tried to lighten up the mood with a joke, and Kwon Se-jung dodged it. He brought up some memories that he had forgotten for a while. -Sorry about that. Oh, I owe you a meal too. ¡°Why?¡± -You said you¡¯d buy me a meal if you changed Joon-sik, remember? ¡°Oh, right. How is he now? Did he change a bit?¡± -Of course. He¡¯s like a different person these days. I was amazed when I saw him at thest meeting. And hees early every day and greets me too. Yoo-hyun felt more ticklish when he heard his junior¡¯s praise than when he received praise himself. Maybe that¡¯s why Yoo-hyun teased him. ¡°That kid is a bit ignorant.¡± -Haha. He seems to be especially nice to me because I¡¯m your colleague. ¡°Then buy him a meal instead of me. He¡¯ll like it.¡± Kwon Se-jung readily agreed. -Sure. I¡¯ll take care of that. By the way, how do you feel? Going on a long trip? ¡°It¡¯s good. I feel relieved.¡± -You¡¯re such a positive guy. Did you prepare well? ¡°What¡¯s there to prepare? I just live casually.¡± Yoo-hyun said his true feelings and nced at the empty seat next to him. There was a thick report with information on Yeontae Factory and its surroundings that Jang Joon-sik had investigated. He dug so deep that there were many things that Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t know either. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun was more prepared than he intended. -Sure. I believe you can do well. ¡°You¡¯re funny. You do well yourself, man.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and said. There was sincerity in his casual words for his colleague. Yoo-hyun hung up the phone and turned up the radio. A light and cheerful song red out of the speakers. It was a song that matched Yoo-hyun¡¯s mood right now. Yoo-hyun hummed along and stepped on the elerator. Vroom vroom. A fairly luxurious car slid along the road. At that moment. At Hansung Electronics Yeontae Factory in Yeontae-ri, Haenam. Three people were sitting on the ground in front of the old and small factory. One man asked the old man sitting in the middle. ¡°Boss, isn¡¯t it time for the transfer guy toe?¡± ¡°He¡¯lle when hees, what do I care.¡± The man called boss scratched the ground with his shoe heel, looking annoyed. Another man sitting next to him asked bluntly. ¡°But if he¡¯s an office worker, will he be any help?¡± ¡°Help? Don¡¯t even hope for that. He¡¯s a troublemaker from above. Don¡¯t mess with him and get us in trouble.¡± Park Chul-hong, the boss, spat out with an irritated voice. It wasn¡¯t that he was wrong. He had recently received a call from the group strategy office director. He said a problem child wasing down, and asked him to make him taste frustration. That was the gist of it. But what do you know? He also got a call from the LCD business division executive director. He said he was an excellent talent and asked him to take good care of him. He also said that he would support him from the business division level if there was anythingcking. It was the first time Park Chul-hong had received a call from such big shots in his time here. He shook his head with an annoyed expression, recalling his old memories. ¡°Anyway, those pen-pushers are all unlucky.¡± Yoo-hyun, who was driving down the west coast road, passed Mokpo and entered ind. He crossed the river and saw a sign for Haenam County entrance. From then on, he drove south on a narrow road. It took a while for Yoo-hyun to see the reservoir he was looking for. It felt bigger than what he had seen on the inte. Surrounded by high mountains, the scenery was also splendid. He thought of the word ¡°Baesanimsu¡±, meaning a good location with a mountain behind and water in front. The only downside was that the mountain adjacent to the reservoir was quite steep. Therefore, there was norge tnd around the reservoir, and no vige was formed. The vige that Yoo-hyun was looking for was located on the hillside behind the reservoir. ¡°It should be around here.¡± Yoo-hyun slowly circled the mountain and looked for the entrance to the vige. This road was not on the navigation either. Years ago, a majorndslide destroyed the main road, and it was reced by another narrow road. He had turned about half a circle when he saw a sign pointing to Hansung Electronics Yeontae Factory. It was the same sign that was in the report made by Jang Joon-sik. How did he find something like this? Yoo-hyun felt amazed and followed the road indicated by the sign. The road was so narrow that only onerge car could barely pass, and it wound around the mountain. The road condition was not very good either. Clunk clunk. That¡¯s why the ride up was quite ufortable. Why did they build a factory in such a remote ce? The reason was simple. The former president, who had a dream of bing a CEO, built the factory here because he thought this area had good geomancy. At that time, this vige was also quite prosperous. The factory size was also decent. But as the road was blocked by andslide, and as Mokpo Factory, which was an hour away by car, grew bigger, Yeontae Factory¡¯s size naturally shrank. Only four people worked at the factory that had employed about 50 people in the early days of Hansung Electronics. That included Yoo-hyun. With this small number of staff, they had to receive defective products assembled at Mokpo Factory and reassemble them. It didn¡¯t sound difficult, but it wasn¡¯t really easy either. This information, which did not appear even when he searched thepany intr, was spread by Vice President Yeo Tae-sik to the home appliance division staff by word of mouth. -To be honest, it¡¯s a ce that can be closed right away. It¡¯s only left because there¡¯s a lot of talk in the vige. That means you¡¯ll get a lot of k. In the end, Yeontae Factory had no use other than amodating abandoned staff. In fact, there weren¡¯t many people whosted long here. It wasn¡¯t easy to live in such an isted ce with poor geography and eat dog food. Yoo-hyun shook his head as he thought about it. He tried to clear his mind, but he already had the factory situation stuck in his head. Yoo-hyun muttered a phrase that he had been saying habituallytely. ¡°Let¡¯s livefortably,fortably.¡± As Yoo-hyun climbed up the narrow road, Kang Jong-ho was wandering around in front of the factory yard as usual. His face looked even more fierce today because of his short eyebrows and sharp chin. He wanted to vent some stress on the neer in this remote ce, but the boss told him not to touch him. And he was an office worker. He worked at Hansung Tower in Gangnam, no less. He could imagine him acting arrogant and fussy. ¡°Unlucky bastard.¡± He spat out his inner thoughts about the transferee he hadn¡¯t seen yet. Vroom vroom A ck mid-sized car came up the narrow road. A Hansung Electronics Factory pass was attached to the front windshield that was heavily tinted. What did that mean? Suddenly, Kang Jong-ho ran inside with a startled face. ¡°Boss. It¡¯s an executive inspection.¡± ¡°What? An executive inspection?¡± Park Chul-hong, who was ying janggi in the break room, jumped up in surprise. Jo Ki-jeong, who was facing him, ran out with his messy hair flying. The three of them cleaned up the inside of the factory as if there was a war. nk As soon as they heard the sound of parking in front of the factory, Kang Jong-ho called Park Chul-hong with a shocked face. ¡°Boss, look at his outfit.¡± ¡°Oh crap.¡± Park Chul-hong realized toote that he was only wearing a running shirt and ran into the break room. He took out his work clothes from a corner and put them on. He ran out with lightning speed. His movements were agile despite his big belly. There was an unprecedented tension in Yeontae Factory. Yoo-hyun was organizing his luggage in the car. He had a lot to clean up because he had stopped by various ces on the way. He put the snacks and drinks he had bought at the rest area in a stic bag. He put the report that Jang Joon-sik had made in his bag. He hummed along to the loud song ying in the car and tidied up. He looked up. He saw a man saluting in front of the front ss. Two other men were standing next to him with serious poses. ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± It was too much to wee a neer. Did Vice President Yeo Tae-sik do this for me? Even so, there was no need to salute. The three people standing in front of him looked like security guards guarding the entrance when a high-ranking executive visited the factory. nk Yoo-hyun opened the door and got out with an puzzled mind. ¡°Hello¡­ Huh?¡± The people who greeted him with a loud voice as if they had rehearsed froze when they saw Yoo-hyun¡¯s face. He looked around with his bag and greeted them. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He approached them and reached out his hand. ¡°Haha. You didn¡¯t have toe out to greet me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Anyway, nice to meet you. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun, the transferee.¡± ¡°Transferee¡­¡± Park Chul-hong, who had his hand grabbed by Yoo-hyun, was speechless. Meanwhile, his hand was shaken vigorously by Yoo-hyun. Chapter 340: Chapter 340: Chapter 340 A few momentster. Yoo-hyun entered the lodging that was set up behind the factory. Inside the single-story building, there were several rooms like a boarding house. Kang Jong Ho, who opened the door with the number 103 on it, nced at Yoo-hyun next to him. He looked young, but there was something strange about his aura that made him use honorifics. ¡°This is your room.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun answered casually and scanned the room. There was a bed and a closet in the small space of about four square meters. There was also a bathroom attached, which looked fairly clean, as if someone was taking care of it. He was satisfied with this much. Yoo-hyun put down his luggage and turned around. Kang Jong Ho, who was at the entrance, was staring nkly at him. ¡°Senior, do you have something to say?¡± ¡°No. Just¡­¡± ¡°Okay. Then I¡¯ll tidy up a bit.¡± He felt like he would stay there forever if he left him alone, so Yoo-hyun spoke bluntly. It would take quite some time to unpack and organize his stuff. Then Kang Jong Ho blinked his slit-like eyes without eyelids and asked. ¡°Oh, then when are you going to look around the factory?¡± ¡°I have a day off today. I¡¯ll check it out tomorrow.¡± ¡°Oh, a day off.¡± There was no concept of a day off in this branch of Yeontae. Even on weekends, he had to get permission from the Mokpo branch to leave this ce. Aside from that, the guy in front of him was too calm for someone who had been transferred to Yeontae branch. He didn¡¯t look like someone who had been demoted at all. Kang Jong Ho hid his curiosity and cautiously asked. ¡°Sorry, but you dide here from Yeontae branch, right?¡± ¡°Yes. I did. And please speakfortably.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh.¡± ¡°Come on, there¡¯s nothing to be shy about. You¡¯re my senior since you came here first.¡± They were in different departments and different positions, so it was awkward to use titles. It was like calling someone from another unit ¡®mister¡¯ in the army. So Yoo-hyun approached him first. He looked older anyway, and he didn¡¯t want to start a nerve war with him. It was easier for him to live as the youngest. ¡°Oh, okay.¡± ¡°Haha. I¡¯ll see you tomorrow then.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled heartily and greeted him, and Kang Jong Ho unconsciously stepped back. He showed up in an executive car, and he didn¡¯t flinch at all when he saw him, who was known for his strong impression. That thought kept making him feel ufortable. ¡°Uh, sure.¡± ¡°Then go ahead.¡± Yoo-hyun winked and closed the door. Kang Jong Ho stood in front of the closed door for a while. Yoo-hyun unpacked his luggage briefly and went outside the lodging. He saw some trees growing behind the small factory that belonged to Yeontae branch. He walked along the forest path for a bit and saw the reservoir scenery below that he had seen when he came up by car. There was a steep stairway that led straight to the reservoir. He thought he could get there in 10 minutes even without running down. He took in the ce with his eyes and walked along the ridge to look around. After walking for a while, he saw some farmhouses clustered together. It was a familiar sight of his hometown, which made him feel happy. He walked a little further and saw some red brick buildings, but more than half of them had closed doors. The signs were quite diverse, showing that it used to be a prosperous vige. But now it was a small town where people were hardly seen on the street. It looked like the city that was left behind after the army base in front of it left. The actual reason was simr too. Using thendslide as an excuse, Hansung Electronics decided to downsize Yeontae branch. As the number of factory workers decreased, so did Hansung Electronics¡¯ support. And naturally, the size of the vige shrank too. This part was in Jang Joon Sik¡¯s report. Yoo-hyun chuckled at the thought that suddenly came to his mind. ¡°Why did he bother to research the vige situation?¡± He seemed like an unnecessarily detailed guy no matter how he thought about it. Ring ring ring At that moment, Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone rang. He checked the content and saw that it was a message from Jang Joon Sik as usual. -Senior, how is your work progress today? He said he would take care of the team work and sent him messages every day. He already had more than 10 messages piled up. It was no use telling him to stop. He only got a strong will to report to him throughout the transfer period. Yoo-hyun shook his head as he thought of his loyal junior. That evening. A truck loaded with TVs that had assembly defects from Mokpo branch arrived at the factory. Their job at Yeontae branch was to disassemble and reassemble them to reduce the defect rate. If they didn¡¯t meet the minimum monthly quota, they would get in trouble during the audit, so they had to work. Park Chul Hong, the team leader who got off the passenger seat, was annoyed. ¡°Damn it. Those Mokpo bastards are always bossy.¡± ¡°They¡¯re always like that. Don¡¯t mind them.¡± Cho Ki Jung, who was driving, consoled him with a resigned expression. Vroom. Just then, a Chinese restaurant¡¯s motorcycle arrived. Kang Jong Ho, who was receiving the ck bean noodles bowls, was approached by Cho Ki Jung and asked. ¡°Kang team leader, why are there three bowls of ck bean noodles? Is it for the new guy?¡± ¡°He said he¡¯s taking a day off until today.¡± ¡°What? Doesn¡¯t he have to eat anyway?¡± Cho Ki Jung made a dumbfounded expression and Park Chul Hong, the team leader, said gruffly. ¡°Forget it. Just let him starve. He¡¯ll survive on his own.¡± ¡°Yes. I agree. He needs to starve toe to his senses.¡± Kang Jong Ho nodded as if he agreed. The employee who was handing out the ck bean noodles said casually. ¡°Oh, you mean the new guy? He ate ck bean noodles with thepany name earlier.¡± ¡°Excuse me?¡± ¡°He said he¡¯s fishing at the reservoir.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± The three of them widened their eyes in disbelief. At that moment. Yoo-hyun was sitting on a chair at the reservoir fishing spot. There were some weeds around because it was not well maintained, but it was not a problem for fishing. It was free, and there was no one around, so it was quiet and perfect. Swish. Yoo-hyun threw his fishing rod into the reservoir with a swish. It was light and stic, and it looked expensive at a nce. This fishing rod was given to him by Vice President Yeo Tae-sik. -Our branch used to be famous for fishing. It might help you spend some rxing time. It was the first time that Yoo-hyun had a boss who gave him a fishing rod when he transferred. When Vice President Yeo stepped in, the team members added more. Team Leader Kim Hyun-min insisted that camping tools were essential for fishing, and Jang Jun-sik, who was inflexible, backed him up. Thanks to them, Yoo-hyun received camping tools as a farewell gift. A tent was basic, and there were also a chair, a portable storage cab, and various cooking tools. It was enough to set up a separate household outdoors. He was very grateful for their kindness, not to mention the money. In fact, when he came here, he found them very useful. There was a tent that he had set up earlier behind Yoo-hyun, and thentern hanging on it lit up the darkening scenery. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun could enjoy fishingfortably. He achieved the first thing on his branch bucket list on the first day of arrival. Chirp chirp chirp. Yoo-hyun looked at the float floating on the water with the sound of crickets as background music. It was still for a long time even if he spaced out. It was definitely different from fishing on a boat in the sea, with a quiet charm. ¡°¡­¡± No, it was too quiet. He tried to empty his mind and find some leisure, but his body kept itching. This wouldn¡¯t do. He should enjoy more leisure. Yoo-hyun held his fishing rod while trying to control his mind. He should just wait and see, but his hand kept moving. He thought he had emptied his mind quite well, but it seemed not enough yet. ¡°It¡¯s not easy to beid-back.¡± But Yoo-hyun was not impatient. It was only the first day. He thought he would find the answer someday if he kept trying like this. Yoo-hyun¡¯s attitude continued when he started working at the factory for the first time. Yoo-hyun entered the factory and looked around lightly. It was quite spacious inside, as it used to be a factory where 50 people worked. Of course, more than half of it was not used. It looked neat because they cleaned it up well. Yoo-hyun looked at the work log hanging on the wall at the entrance of the factory after looking around inside. A snicker escaped from Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth. He could see that they had finished their work early, but they marked it as if they hadn¡¯t done anything. ¡°That¡¯s funny.¡± It seemed that he could rest morefortably than he had thought. Yoo-hyun was thinking like that when it happened. Kang Jong-ho, who was wearing work clothes, said with a click of his tongue. He seemed to be serious, as he wrinkled his face. But he looked weak rather than strong, as if he had not dealt with people much. ¡°Wow, you showed up. Did you sleep well?¡± ¡°I slept very well. My head is very clear.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good for you. You¡¯re good at adapting.¡± ¡°Thank you. Let¡¯s go have a cup of coffee.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and went into the break room in the factory. Then he took out a paper cup and made some instant coffee as if he were familiar with it. Kang Jong-ho, who saw that, asked with a dumbfounded expression. ¡°Is this your home?¡± ¡°Can¡¯t I drink it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that, but you shouldn¡¯t act like this on your first day.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not work time yet. If you have anything else to do, please let me know.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that but¡­¡± Yoo-hyun cut him off with good timing and Kang Jong-ho trailed off. He felt awkward to get angry at him because he was polite, and more importantly, there was nothing to do right now. Then Yoo-hyun took out another paper cup and smiled brightly. ¡°Then sit down. I¡¯ll make you a killer coffee.¡± ¡°Uh, okay.¡± Kang Jong-ho sat down hesitantly as Yoo-hyun urged him. It was a long time after work hours. Team Leader Park Chul-hong, who had workedte yesterday, came in sluggishly. He entered the break room and shouted at the ridiculous sight in front of him. ¡°What are you doing?¡± At that sound, the three people who were lying on the floor of the break room got up. Kang Jong-ho, who was rubbing his eyes, greeted him with a nonchnt expression. ¡°Oh, Team Leader, you¡¯re here?¡± ¡°Huh? Did you just say oh? You have a newbie next to you and that¡¯s what you say?¡± Team Leader Park Chul-hong scowled at him, and Jo Ki-jung, who was sitting next to Yoo-hyun, grumbled. ¡°You told us not to work. And we don¡¯t have anything to do right now.¡± ¡°What if there¡¯s a surprise inspection? Do you want us all to get fired for showing them this?¡± Yoo-hyun took in Team Leader Park Chul-hong¡¯s appearance. He was a man with a chubby face and a bulbous nose, which was impressive. If he only heard his angry voice, he might have mistaken him for a hot-tempered person. But he kept rolling his eyes while scolding his team members. His hands were fidgeting in front of his stomach as if he didn¡¯t know where to put them. He didn¡¯t seem to be hard on his team members, but rather he didn¡¯t have much experience in handling people. It would have been better if he had some authority as a team leader, but he was also a neer who had been sidelined. Yoo-hyun said to Team Leader Park Chul-hong, who was growling. ¡°Would you like some coffee? I made it myself.¡± ¡°What? Coffee? Now?¡± Team Leader Park Chul-hong looked at Yoo-hyun with a flustered expression. Chapter 341: Chapter 341: Chapter 341 Jo Gi-jeong sneered at the team leader and retorted. ¡°Why would the audite today?¡± ¡°When did the guys from the Mokpo branch evere on time?¡± Park Cheol-hong, the team leader, said, and Kang Jong-ho gave a different opinion. ¡°I thought about that part too, and the newbie¡¯s words made sense.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Have we ever had an audit the day after we received the goods from the Mokpo branch?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Most of the time, the audit came when we had nothing to do. It seems obvious. They wouldn¡¯te all this way for an hour and a half just to ck off.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Park Cheol-hong, the team leader, nodded his head as if he agreed with the logic. Then he nced at Yoo-hyun, who was calm, and wondered. How did this guy who just started working have such a thought? He didn¡¯t even know how the factory worked. He made a puzzled expression and Yoo-hyun raised his hand. ¡°Team leader, can I say something?¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it true that we don¡¯t have to worry as long as there is no audit?¡± ¡°Hmm, hmm.¡± Yoo-hyun hit the nail on the head, and Park Cheol-hong, the team leader, coughed. It was embarrassing to show it to a newbie, but there was really nothing to do at Yeontae branch. The reason why he couldn¡¯t rx was because of the sudden audit. The day he was marked as having a bad attitude in the audit was at least a disciplinary action of sry reduction. There were even countless people who were fired. As he was thinking about that, Yoo-hyun said to Park Cheol-hong, the team leader. ¡°So, what I¡¯m saying is¡­¡± The three people who were listening widened their eyes again. ¡°What?¡± ¡°CCTV?¡± ¡°At the entrance?¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head as if it was obvious. ¡°Yes. Then we don¡¯t have to be nervous about the audit.¡± ¡°How are you going to do with the camera? You need a cable too, right?¡± Park Cheol-hong, the team leader, asked and Yoo-hyun answered right away. It wasn¡¯t just a random word, but a word that he uttered after looking around the factory roughly. ¡°Isn¡¯t this an electronic appliance reassembly factory? Don¡¯t you have something like a camera?¡± ¡°Huh.¡± Park Cheol-hong, the team leader, was speechless at the trick that he spit out on his first day of work. As he was about to say something, Kang Jong-ho asked with an urgent expression. ¡°Do you just need a camera and a cable?¡± ¡°You just have to connect it to a TV. There¡¯s no way it won¡¯t work.¡± Jo Gi-jeong answered instead. ¡°Really? Then¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. In my opinion¡­¡± Soon, the two of them put their heads together and had a heated discussion. There was no sense of caution against Yoo-hyun in there. It was obvious that it was a trick to ck off and eat, and there was no reason to refuse it. Yoo-hyun¡¯s goal was also the same as theirs. Yoo-hyun had no intention of doing well and being recognized here. It wasn¡¯t because Yeontae branch was famous for its low performance. He read the problems of this small-scale branch by just sweeping through the factory in the morning. If he wanted to move, he could turn this ce upside down. But that wasn¡¯t what Yoo-hyun wanted. Yoo-hyun just wanted to befortable. On the other hand, Park Cheol-hong, the team leader, who had no idea of Yoo-hyun¡¯s inner thoughts, wasplicated. -The new guy who will join this time will try to achieve something and get out of Yeontae branch. If you stop him from doing that, I will reward you generously. A few days ago, someone who imed to be a director from Group Strategy Office contacted him and said this. Yeontae branch had a system that allowed them to transfer to another branch if they doubled their reassembly sess rate. It had never happened before, but Park Cheol-hong, the team leader, was worried about it. But looking at what was going on now, it was clear that the director from Group Strategy Office had made a mistake. Park Cheol-hong, the team leader, looked at Yoo-hyun who was sitting rxedly and making a peaceful expression and muttered. ¡°How does that look like he¡¯s looking for performance? He just wants to ck off and eat.¡± The reason why he left him alone? He wanted it too for various reasons. The stress from the audit was too much. Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring Then, Park Cheol-hong, the team leader¡¯s cell phone rang. His face crumpled as much as when he heard the news of the audit. A momentter. Yoo-hyun followed Kang Jong-ho to the material warehouse located inside the factory. The warehouse attached to the factory was quiterge, unlike its shabby appearance. Inside, it was full of various parts and devices, as befitting an electronic appliance reassembly factory. But there was something strange in Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. ¡°Who organized all this?¡± ¡°Organize? I usually do it. I can¡¯t get caught by the audit.¡± ¡°Wow. It¡¯s pretty well organized.¡± The products were divided by category, of course, and there were neatlybeled name tags on the shelves. He even made a document that allowed him to see at a nce what parts were in the warehouse. It wasn¡¯t just a word, but it was really well organized. Yoo-hyun eximed at the level. ¡°What¡¯s the point of doing this well? It¡¯s useless and lowly.¡± Kang Jong-ho waved his hand and opened the door of a shelf in the corner. As neatly arranged in front of the shelf, there were quite a lot of coaxial cables inside. While Yoo-hyun was rummaging through another shelf, Kang Jong-ho crawled into the corner and found a camera for CCTV. ¡°I knew it would be here.¡± ¡°Oh, really. That¡¯s awesome.¡± Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up as he saw Kang Jong-ho smiling. Then Kang Jong-ho looked at Yoo-hyun as if he was absurd. ¡°I¡¯m not doing this because of you.¡± ¡°What does motivation matter? We just need to befortable with each other.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and Kang Jong-ho turned his head and walked away. He felt like he was being fooled by that guy since yesterday. Drrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. He heard the sound of wheels rolling behind him. He was dragging a cart just to bring a cable. ¡°Those office workers are always scheming to avoid work.¡± Kang Jong-ho shook his head without looking back. As he entered the break room, Jo Gi-jeong was sitting with his hair tied back with a rubber band. His usual nk expression was nowhere to be seen. He even sparkled his eyes. Yoo-hyun, who tilted his head, handed him the coaxial cable he brought. ¡°Here, I have a cable.¡± ¡°Okay. What about the camera?¡± ¡°Here you go.¡± Jo Gi-jeong took the camera from Kang Dong-sik and cut the surface of the coaxial cable with a nipper. But his skill was not ordinary. It was not a level that he could get from doing a lot of reassembly here. While Yoo-hyun was thinking for a moment, he connected the TV and the camera in the break room with quick hand movements. Then he plugged a 12V adapter into the camera¡¯s power supply. Tick. At the same time, a screen with a pretty good quality appeared on the screen. Jo Gi-jeong pushed the camera in Kang Jong-ho¡¯s face and smirked. ¡°It works well. By the way, you have a really nasty face.¡± ¡°Hey, chief, don¡¯t say unnecessary things. But is this enough?¡± The only title other than team leader here was chief. There was no special reason for that. They just unified it to chief, which was the next rank after production worker, for convenience. No one cared about titles or anything in this neglected ce. ¡°It works fine. The problem is the distance¡­¡± Jo Gi-jeong made an ambiguous expression and Yoo-hyun intervened. ¡°I wish we could go to the entrance of the mountain.¡± ¡°I agree with the newbie. But it won¡¯t work with coaxial.¡± ¡°What about telephone lines?¡± ¡°Telephone lines?¡± Jo Gi-jeong tilted his head and Yoo-hyun opened the box on the cart. It was full of telephone lines. At that moment, Jo Gi-jeong and Kang Jong-ho asked different questions. ¡°You had something like this?¡± ¡°When did you get this?¡± Yoo-hyun said casually. ¡°I thought I needed this much to make it work. So can we do it with this?¡± ¡°Wait a minute.¡± Jo Gi-jeong, who was nk for a moment, took the cable that Yoo-hyun handed him. Then he reced the cable in the same way and the camera image appeared on the TV screen. The quality was lower but it worked for sure. ¡°It might be possible?¡± Jo Gi-jeong grinned and nodded his head. Kang Jong-ho¡¯s face brightened up. Zzzz. Jo Gi-jeong carried a backpack full of telephone lines and coaxial cables and walked forward. He didn¡¯t just walk, but he scattered telephone lines on the ground. Yoo-hyun followed him and cleaned up the telephone lines roughly. Thud. Jo Gi-jeong passed through the dense trees behind the factory and stepped down the steep stairs. ¡°Huh.¡± ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s obvious.¡± He waved his hand at Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. He looked unstable because he was carrying a heavy bag that weighed more than 10 kilograms. But he still walked silently and spat out boastful words. ¡°When I was in the army as amunication soldier, I carried a field line drum that was heavier than this¡­¡± ¡°Oh, I see.¡± Yoo-hyun appropriately chimed in and walked down with him on his back. Jo Gi-jeong wasying telephone lines next to the stairs, so there wasn¡¯t much to do. Jo Gi-jeong sweated profusely and kept talking without stopping. ¡°This telephone line has low copper content, so the quality is low, but if you connect it with coaxial cable, the resistance will be lower¡­¡± He thought he had gone far enough and cut off the telephone line cover with a nipper and connected it to coaxial cable. Then he startedying coaxial cable from there. His movements were smooth as water and Yoo-hyun praised him as if he admired him. ¡°That¡¯s amazing.¡± ¡°What? It¡¯s nothing. When I was at my previous branch¡­¡± Then Jo Gi-jeong wiped his sweat and spewed out another rant. He lookedzy all the time, but he was very passionate about things he was interested in. And he was also a type who got excited easily if someone agreed with him. He was an ideal person for Yoo-hyun who wanted to livefortably. He would volunteer to do this kind of thing to show off his skills every time something like this happened. With gratitude in his heart, Yoo-hyun praised him again. ¡°Chief, you¡¯re really amazing.¡± ¡°Hehe. It¡¯s not that much. But when I was in college, I was in a robot club¡­¡± Yoo-hyun walked down the stairs with Jo Gi-jeong¡¯s words as background noise. The sparkling sunlight over the reservoir in the distance created a pretty nice scenery. He went down a little more and saw the tent he pitched in front of the reservoir yesterday. It was a deserted ce, and no one touched it because he marked his territory clearly. ¡°I think we should grill some meat there today.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s humming and monologue fluttered. The ce he arrived was the entrance of the mountain with a sign of Yeontae branch. The distance from the factory was about 400 meters, and there was a line on the ground as long as that. It looked short because it was almost a straight line, but it was about 2 kilometers if he drove around the curves. If he installed CCTV here, he could buy about 10 minutes of time. It was enough time to prepare for a sudden audit. He buried the wire with his foot and Jo Gi-jeong pointed to the back of the sign. ¡°Hey, newbie, you can install it over there.¡± ¡°That¡¯s nice.¡± There was a small concrete building that was about one pyeong in size. Chapter 342: Chapter 342: Chapter 342 Jo Ki-jeong wiped the sweat off his face with his forearm after putting down his bag. His work clothes were soaked with sweat from how much he had perspired. He didn¡¯t hesitate and squeezed his body into the hole. Then, as if to show off his agile movements, he quickly stuck his face out of the window that was about as wide as his shoulders. Of course, he didn¡¯t forget to bber with his mouth. ¡°Here, there used to be a military base. So¡­¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head repeatedly while handing him the camera and the bag through the hole. The bag was still heavy even though he had taken out a lot of phone lines. ¡°Ouch. This was really heavy.¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t whine over something like that, you¡¯re a man.¡± Judging by his tone, it seemed like Jo Ki-jeong would carry the bag when they went up too. Yoo-hyun hid his gratefulness and asked. ¡°What are you going to do?¡± ¡°Just watch. It can¡¯t get wet when it rains, so I¡¯ll do this¡­¡± Jo Ki-jeong used the phone lines, cable ties, and pliers to secure the camera on the upper part of the window. He was a bit talkative, but Yoo-hyun thought he was quite handy. Especially his skill in handling wires was impressive. He also had a good sense of preparing the props that he needed to fix. ¡®Not bad.¡¯ He didn¡¯t know what kind of trouble he had gone through to end up here, but both Kang Jong-ho and Jo Ki-jeong seemed to have their own merits. While Yoo-hyun was thinking that, Jo Ki-jeong said. He had one hand holding the camera and the other holding the phone. ¡°Newbie, turn left there ande in.¡± ¡°Okay. Got it.¡± Yoo-hyun understood him at once and walked along the direction where the car wasing from. Jo Ki-jeong watched him and adjusted the fine angle of the camera. At the same time, he talked to Kang Jong-ho who was in the factory break room. ¡°Kang team leader, is it okay? How¡¯s the quality? Okay.¡± He had been adjusting the camera angle for a while when he nodded at Yoo-hyun. ¡°It seems like it¡¯s installed?¡± ¡°You¡¯re amazing.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up and he shrugged his shoulders and picked up his bag. Then he started talking again as he walked. ¡°I can do this not only for CCTV but also for other appliances¡­¡± Yoo-hyun listened to him casually and quickened his pace. He felt light-hearted thinking that he could rest well from now on. At that moment. Park Chul-hong, the team leader who was ying janggi with the vige headman, made a grimace. He was acting on purpose to wrap up the situation, but it was obvious. ¡°You¡¯re amazing. I lost.¡± ¡°Puhahaha. Park team leader, you¡¯re really pathetic?¡± ¡°Yes, headman. So I should go now.¡± He greeted the headman and got up from his seat. Then the headman taunted him. ¡°Oh dear. How can you do your job if you can¡¯t even y janggi? That¡¯s why yourpany is in such a mess even though it has Hanseong¡¯s name.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡± ¡°You better do. If I hadn¡¯t spoken well for you guys up there, you would have been fired by now.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± Park Chul-hong bowed his head perfunctorily and turned around. This situation where he had to please the headman¡¯s mood was stressful for him. But he couldn¡¯t quit because of his family who was far away. ¡°Damn this remote business site.¡± He muttered with annoyance in his mouth as he walked away. The headman watched Park Chul-hong¡¯s back and quietly clicked his tongue. ¡°Tsk tsk. Boring.¡± Then hey down on the floor. A fly buzzed around his face. Park Chul-hong entered the break room in the factory and snorted. It was because of the three people who were lying on the floor watching TV. ¡°Hey, who¡¯s now¡­¡± He was about to say something when Yoo-hyun shouted. ¡°Huh? A car ising.¡± ¡°What? What?¡± Kang Jong-ho turned his head in surprise and then sighed. ¡°Aish, that¡¯s just apact car. The inspection caring from Mokpo usually uses a van.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head. Park Chul-hong opened his mouth in astonishment as he looked at another TV that wasn¡¯t there before on the wall next to the water dispenser. ¡°What? What is this?¡± ¡°Oh, I reassembled one for CCTV use.¡± Kang Jong-ho said nonchntly and turned his eyes back to the existing TV where aedy show was on. Park Chul-hong examined the TV for CCTV use with a flustered expression. It was obviously an old TV that had failed to be reassembled before. He had gone through the trouble of reviving it and bringing it here. What was more surprising was the scenery of the mountain entrance that was reflected on the TV. The quality wasn¡¯t very good, but he could easily identify the type of car that wasing in. With this, he could prepare for a surprise inspection while ying and eating in the break room. ¡®But when did thesezy bastards do this?¡¯ Park Chul-hong was tilting his head when Yoo-hyun asked the two people next to him. ¡°By the way, wouldn¡¯t it be better to have a sensor too?¡± ¡°Sensor?¡± Yoo-hyun exined to Kang Jong-ho who blinked his eyes. ¡°Yes. If we do this, we have to keep watching TV while taking turns. But if we install a sensor at the entrance, we don¡¯t have to focus on TV all the time.¡± ¡°Aish, that¡¯s too hard.¡± Kang Jong-ho waved his hand as if it was impossible. Jo Ki-jeong, who had been thinking for a while, shook his head. ¡°No. It¡¯s possible. How about using a weight sensor or an infrared sensor? We still have plenty of cables left, so we can just install more.¡± ¡°An rm would be nice too. The problem is how to get the sensor¡­¡± Yoo-hyun hinted at Kang Jong-ho with a meaningful remark. Yoo-hyun thought that his skill in organizing the warehouse was more than just for show. He didn¡¯t know if it was because of his personality, but he hadplete control over the warehouse. As Yoo-hyun expected, Kang Jong-ho took the bait. ¡°Team leader, is it really possible if we have the sensor?¡± ¡°Of course. Didn¡¯t you see how Jo team leader installed the camera? He¡¯s a total expert in electronic devices, right?¡± Yoo-hyun quickly intercepted his words and praised Jo team leader. Then Jo team leaderughed loudly and said. ¡°Haha. Of course. Do you think I can¡¯t do that much? Just bring me the sensor. I¡¯ll do everything for you.¡± ¡°Then I think I can find it.¡± ¡°Really? Do you have it?¡± Kang Jong-ho nodded his head at Jo team leader¡¯s question. ¡°Yes. There should be a weight sensor from an old scale that was discontinued. And for the infrared sensor, we can take it from a broken robot vacuum cleaner.¡± Yoo-hyun gave them a double thumbs up as he watched them. ¡°Very good. Let¡¯s get moving.¡± The two of them got up at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll go look for it in the warehouse right away.¡± ¡°I need to get out my soldering iron too. It¡¯s been a while.¡± Yoo-hyun had predicted the movements of countless employees of Hanseong Electronics on the janggi board. He even had Steve Jobs¡¯ actions in his head. For him, moving these two rookies was a piece of cake. He smiled contentedly as he watched his seniors run fast. On the other hand. Park Chul-hong, the team leader, was only flustered by the sudden change. ¡°What are these guys doing?¡± No matter how he thought about it, they didn¡¯t look like the same people he saw until yesterday. If you only focus on the problem itself, you can never get out of the problem. The employees of the remote business site had been working hard every day with anxiety, but they couldn¡¯t escape from the stress of surprise inspections for the same reason. On his first day at work, Yoo-hyun changed their perspective on the problem itself. As a result, the word ¡®surprise¡¯ was removed by CCTV. Thanks to that, they didn¡¯t have to pretend to work all day long anymore. That small achievement brought vitality to the remote business site where they had been doing repetitive work with fixed thinking. A few dayster. Beep beep beep beep¡­ An rm sounded from the speaker on the wall of the break room in the factory. Below that, a car wasing up on the TV screen. ¡°Okay. The rm sound is clear.¡± Jo Ki-jeong clenched his fist after staying up all night and wiring a circuit on a spare PCB. Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up as he sat on the floor drinking coffee. ¡°That¡¯s awesome.¡± ¡°Hahaha. When I was in a robot club in college, I went to apetition and¡­¡± It seemed like he had done a lot of things in his robot club. Anyway, his skill wasmendable, so Yoo-hyun listened to his bragging with pleasure. While Jo Ki-jeong was boasting about himself, Kang Jong-ho who had been quietly watching TV opened his mouth. ¡°Can¡¯t we send a message to our phones when the rm goes off?¡± ¡°Phones?¡± ¡°Then we don¡¯t need anyone to wait around here. We can go further than using walkie-talkies.¡± ¡°Hmm, that¡¯s true, but¡­¡± People are animals that move by necessity. Now they were racking their brains to make things easier for themselves. Jo Ki-jeong asked Yoo-hyun who was smiling slyly. ¡°What do you think, team leader?¡± Now his title had naturally changed from newbie to team leader. He didn¡¯t show any wariness that he had when he first saw him either. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t bother to be careful and just treated him casually. ¡°I think walkie-talkies are better for me. If we just radio after hearing the rm sound, I think this area will be covered enough.¡± ¡°Yeah. That¡¯s not wrong. Then how about increasing the uracy of the sensor¡­¡± Jo Ki-jeong came up with another idea. ¡°Then I¡¯ll use some of the parts I sorted out¡­¡± Kang Jong-ho agreed with him again. They were so reluctant to do their main job of reassembling appliances, but they were very enthusiastic about cheating. At this point, they were just enjoying this work itself. They didn¡¯t have much to do in this remote ce anyway. Since they were doing well on their own, Yoo-hyun got up from his seat with a light heart. ¡°I¡¯ll be back in a bit.¡± ¡°Oh, okay.¡± Jo Ki-jeong waved his hand without even looking at him. Neither of them cared much where Yoo-hyun went. It wasn¡¯t because they trusted Yoo-hyun. It was just that the people here were individualistic by nature. If they had been good at interpersonal rtionships, they wouldn¡¯t havee to this ce in the first ce. Yoo-hyun liked that part. They didn¡¯t bother him even if he didn¡¯t try to fit in. He came out of the break room and looked around the factory. There were boxes of TVs that had been reassembled already. They were exactly the amount that the Mokpo business site had requested. He didn¡¯t try to do better than that. Why? Because he knew from experience that doing more would only bring more work. The remote business site was different from other business sites where incentives were given for more performance. The only thing they could do when they worked really hard was to get out of this ce faster. Of course, no one had ever done that. In other words, this ce was where motivation itself didn¡¯t work. On top of that, they had to be careful all the time. Not only because of the inspections. He could see another reason from Park Chul-hong, the team leader who was sitting on the vacant lot in front of the factory. He had just returned to the factory and scratched his head with a frustrated face. ¡°Ha. This is driving me crazy.¡± ¡°Team leader, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Yoo-hyun sat down next to him and asked. Park Chul-hong nced at him and sighed deeply. ¡°Ha. There¡¯s something like that.¡± ¡°Is it because of the headman?¡± Park Chul-hong was surprised by Yoo-hyun¡¯s question and opened his mouth. ¡°How did you know that?¡± ¡°Jo team leader told me. You go there every day ande back stressed.¡± ¡°Ha. Why did he say such useless things?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to tell me if you don¡¯t want to.¡± Yoo-hyun sat down on his butt and looked at the sky with his hands on the ground. The clouds around the sun were dyed red. He couldn¡¯t help but admire the beautiful sight. ¡°Ah, this is nice.¡± It would be better if hey down and looked at it. ¡®I should get a tform for this vacant lot.¡¯ Yoo-hyun thought he should do some carpentry with his seniors. Chapter 343: Chapter 343: Chapter 343 Team leader Park Chul-hong looked at Yoo-hyun with a dumbfounded expression. He shook his head as if he had given up. He had never seen such a scoundrel in his life. He felt that if he left him alone, he would cause trouble, so he warned him. ¡°Don¡¯t wander around too far during work hours. Especially, don¡¯t attract the attention of the vigers.¡± ¡°Yes. You already told me that.¡± ¡°Be more careful. If they don¡¯t like you, they mightin during the inspection. This ce is cursed.¡± The surprise inspection checked not only the factory management status, but also the work attitude of the employees. And one of the criteria for assessing the attitude was the interview with the vigers. They were already unhappy about working in a foreign ce, and they had to please the vigers as well. It was annoying for team leader Park Chul-hong, who had an introverted personality. But Yoo-hyun understood his situation well enough. ¡°But they provide us with food and lodging in the vige. The food is pretty good, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°They get paid by thepany for that.¡± ¡°The vigers are watching us because they don¡¯t want the business to fail.¡± ¡°Damn it, whose side are you on?¡± ¡°Do I have to take sides? I¡¯m just happy to be quiet.¡± Yoo-hyun was satisfied with this quiet moment for contemtion. He had no intention of causing trouble in this ce. Team leader Park Chul-hong seemed to believe that Yoo-hyun was sincere, and he spilled out what had happened today. ¡°The vige headman is going to summon us soon.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°He wants to show off in front of the employees. He¡¯s a bit like that.¡± ¡°He seemed nice when I met himst time.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s question, team leader Park Chul-hong shook his head. Instead of answering, he left a request for Yoo-hyun. ¡°Don¡¯t make a mistake in front of him just because he looks nice.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Do you think I would do that?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Team leader Park Chul-hong moved his mouth as if to say ¡®yes¡¯. But he didn¡¯t reveal his true feelings, as he still felt ufortable with Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t ask either. It was better to keep this line of distance. At the end of the forest behind the factory, there was a ce where few people came. It was not only off the road, but also quite deep inside. The vigers rarely came to this ce where Yoo-hyun was. To be precise, he was lying on a hammock hung between two trees. Chirp chirp chirp chirp. Along with the sound of birds from above the trees, a voice came from the earphones plugged into Yoo-hyun¡¯s ears. It was his father¡¯s voice, asking about his daughter who had moved out. -Is Jae-hee doing well in America? ¡°Why don¡¯t you call her if you¡¯re so worried?¡± -No. No news is good news, right? His father shrank whenever his daughter was mentioned, unlike his usual self. There was still a lot of distance between them. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t press him and just scratched his curiosity. ¡°I checked on her a while ago, and Jae-hee is now at a design school in America¡­¡± Most of it was what he had heard from team leader Jang Hye-min. Han Jae-hee was not in a position to talk about her situation right now. His father asked incredulously after listening for a while. -Really? How can she do that when she can¡¯t speak English? ¡°Thepany assigned her an employee. Don¡¯t worry too much.¡± -That¡¯s a relief. Oh, how are you doing there? His father relieved his worry about his daughter and asked about his son. It felt morefortable than bitter. ¡°I¡¯m fine. I like it here. I¡¯m very satisfied.¡± -Yeah. I thought so. ¡°Don¡¯t you worry about me?¡± Yoo-hyun joked, and his father revealed his true feelings. -I¡¯m jealous of you. You can rest well. The thing I regret most is that I kept working without taking a break when the factory closed for a while¡­ His father repeated what he had said when he was drunk during his vacation. Yoo-hyun smiled and said after listening for a while. ¡°Dad, it¡¯s really nice here.¡± -Is it? ¡°Yes. It¡¯s much better than you think. If you ask me¡­¡± Yoo-hyun turned his head and saw the reservoir below through the grasses. The scenery blended with the mountainside was quite impressive. He reached out his hand and felt the sunlighting through the leaves on his back of hand. The cool breeze that blew over it wrapped around the warm feeling. Yoo-hyun conveyed this feeling to his father, who replied in disbelief. -Are you high right now? ¡°A little bit. Oh, it¡¯s perfect for fishing.¡± -Hahaha. You¡¯re funny. His fatherughed loudly at Yoo-hyun¡¯s honest words. Then, a sound came from the radio under the hammock. -Inspection alert. Inspection alert. Everyone, hurry up ande. It was the voice of Kang Jong-ho, who was on duty at the break room right now. ¡°Dad, I¡¯ll call youter.¡± -Okay. Go ahead. Yoo-hyun hung up the phone and put on his work clothes that he had hung on the hammock. It was a navy blue T-shirt with Hanseong Electronics logo on it. Then he leisurely went down and put on his sneakers. He was going to change into work shoes at the factory. He still had plenty of time, so Yoo-hyun prepared at ease. A littleter. Yoo-hyun, who had changed into work shoes, stood in front of the factory site. Three people in the same outfit were standing next to him. Yoo-hyun was also going through the inspection for the first time, so he asked a question. ¡°So, how does the inspection work?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing. They just look around the factory, check the work logs, and inspect the uniforms. That¡¯s all, what.¡± Kang Jong-ho, who was right next to him, answered, and Jo Ki-jung, who was next to him, chimed in with his head out. ¡°They might scare you a bit since you¡¯re new here. They did that to me too when I came.¡± ¡°I see.¡± It sounded like a poor imitation. As Yoo-hyun roughly figured out the situation, team leader Park Chul-hong, who was on the far right, spoke up. ¡°Team leader Kang, are you sure they¡¯reing?¡± ¡°I saw them clearly on TV. The rm went off correctly too.¡± ¡°No, I mean, is that the car from the Mokpo branch?¡± ¡°It¡¯s weird that it¡¯s a truck, but there was definitely a Hanseong Electronics mark on the front.¡± ¡°Really? Then it must be them.¡± Team leader Park Chul-hong turned his head and scanned the surroundings again. The factory was well organized. The uniforms of the team members were not bad either. He was a bit worried about the newbie, but he didn¡¯t seem like he would cause any trouble. If the vige headman didn¡¯t make a fuss during the inspection, there would be no problem this time. ¡°Please don¡¯t let hime.¡± He muttered to himself. That¡¯s when Yoo-hyun pointed to the bottom of the site and said. ¡°The truck ising up now.¡± ¡°Get ready.¡± Team leader Park Chul-hong said in a rather loud voice. It was awkward just to say that. At that moment. The truck door opened with a click. Gulp. As Kang Jong-ho swallowed his saliva, a young man got out of the driver¡¯s seat. The people¡¯s eyes widened as if they had made a promise. The young man who got out of the car was wearing a neat shirt over his jeans. That was understandable. What was strange was the band he had around his shoulder. It had the Hanseong Electronics logo and his name across his body diagonally. The man with the band greeted them with a smile. ¡°Hello, everyone.¡± Then, two young men in the same outfit got out of the passenger seat. They immediately went to the back of the truck and pulled off the tarpaulin. An iprehensible situation unfolded before their eyes. Team leader Park Chul-hong stepped forward after a moment of hesitation. There was anxiety in his eyes. ¡°Hello. What brings you here?¡± ¡°Ah, we are from the social contribution team of Hanseong Electronics¡­¡± The man was about to say when it happened. Bang. As the tarpaulin was lifted, the trunk of the truck was revealed. The sight was unexpected and everyone¡¯s eyes grew bigger. At the same time, Yoo-hyun snorted. He saw the banner on top of the trunk. -Hanseong Electronics Love Food Truck (Supported by LCD Business Division Mobile Group) ¡°Thank you for your hard work. I¡¯m Kim Ok-kyung, an assistant manager. Hahaha.¡± Kim Ok-kyung, an assistant manager from the social contribution team, shook hands with them one by one from left to right and pointed to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Then this must be today¡¯s star, assistant manager Han Yoo-hyun.¡± At his words, everyone¡¯s gaze focused on Yoo-hyun at once. He lowered his head at the untimely attention and reached out his hand first. ¡°Nice to meet you. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Haha. We came all this way thanks to you.¡± Kim Ok-kyung joked and Yoo-hyun poked him. ¡°Don¡¯t you go to other branches once a month?¡± Hanseong Electronics did social contribution activities in different regions by visiting their branches. The love food truck was part of that. He had seen it in thepany newsletter that he had read recently, so he remembered it clearly. Kim Ok-kyung scratched his nose and said as if he had been caught red-handed. ¡°Well, it¡¯s true that we came here first because of the support from LCD business division.¡± ¡°Did our group leader send you?¡± ¡°Oh. He asked me to keep it a secret.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not much of a secret when there¡¯s such a big sign of group support.¡± ¡°Hahaha. I should have made it smaller.¡± Kim Ok-kyung shrugged his shoulders at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and continued talking with him. While they were talking, the vige headman who had parked his motorcycle next to the truck looked bewildered. It was understandable because he had never seen such a sight before. What was that banner on top of the truck? And it had a big Hanseong Electronics logo on it too. Below that, there were two men with bands that also had Hanseong Electronics written on them. They were checking the pots on top of the truck trunk. There were three pots with signs that said ¡®tteokbokki¡¯, ¡®fish cake¡¯, and ¡®sundae¡¯. ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡± He mumbled as if he couldn¡¯t understand it at all. Then he saw team leader Park Chul-hong blinking his eyes in his sight. He raised his hand and called him out. ¡°Hey. Team leader Park.¡± ¡°Yes, headman.¡± ¡°What¡¯s this truck? I thought they were here for the inspection.¡± ¡°Well, actually¡­¡± Team leader Park Chul-hong approached him and tried to exin. Chapter 344: Chapter 344: Chapter 344 Kim Ok-kyung, a deputy with a band on his shoulder, approached him and extended both hands with a gentle smile. Next to him was Yoo-hyun, who was led by him. ¡°Wow, are you the vige head?¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Haha. I¡¯m Kim Ok-kyung, a deputy from Hansung Electronics. We¡¯re here to run a love food truck in the vige today. Is that okay with you?¡± ¡°Huh? Love what?¡± The vige head stepped back and tried to pull out his hand. Kim Ok-kyung skillfully moved his hand to Yoo-hyun and said. He looked rxed, as if he had a lot of experience. ¡°This is an important ce for Hansung Electronics to send out excellent employees from the LCD division. That¡¯s why we came to support you.¡± ¡°Excellent employees?¡± The vige head blinked and looked at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun sighed inwardly and reached out his hand with his eyes closed. It would be rude to refuse after he had set up the stage like this. ¡°Vige head, I¡¯m Han Yu-hyun. Thepany is supporting us like this.¡± ¡°What kind of support is this?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you care a lot about us in the vige? I guess thepany prepared a small gift as a token of appreciation.¡± Yoo-hyun led the atmosphere naturally, and Kim Ok-kyung whispered in a yful expression. ¡°Deputy Han, you should join our team with your eloquence.¡± ¡°No way.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head at Kim Ok-kyung, who winked at him. In the meantime, Kim Ok-kyung, who had hooked his arm around the vige head, said cheerfully. ¡°Vige head, then which course should we go? Just guide us.¡± ¡°Hehe. This is something.¡± The vige head scratched his head, still bewildered. The LCD division manager and staff were still not fully aware of the situation and looked around. The Hansung Electronics love food truck headed to the vige. There wasn¡¯t much food, but it was enough to give each viger a bite. Kim Ok-kyung, who had a loudspeaker, spoke loudly to the residents below the truck. ¡°We prepared this with all our hearts. Please enjoy and cheer up.¡± ¡°Hansung Electronics fighting.¡± A woman in line raised her fist and shouted, and Kim Ok-kyung lifted the mood. ¡°Yeon-tae vige is the best. We¡¯ll give you extra service.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± As peopleughed, Kim Ok-kyung and two other members of the social contribution team handed out food. They might have found it annoying, but they didn¡¯t show any irritation at all. They smiled brightly and treated the vigers well. ¡°Here¡¯s one tteokbokki and one sundae.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nice to get it from Hansung Electronics employees. I¡¯ll enjoy it. Hohoho.¡± Thanks to that, the vigers¡¯ faces brightened up. On top of the trunk, on the opposite side of where the food was being distributed, Yoo-hyun lowered a box that had been stacked on one side. He then peeled off the tape that was attached to the box one by one. Squeak. Squeak. Inside were gifts with Hansung Electronics logo on them, such as t-shirts, notebooks, pens, diaries, etc. Kim Ok-kyung, who was guiding him, whispered to Yoo-hyun. ¡°It¡¯s also supported by the LCD division. Did you hear that the group leader was very generous?¡± ¡°Yes. I guess so.¡± It was a strange conversation. He remembered that something simr had happened during the interview lecture a while ago. He also gave out gifts from group leader Ji-won then, and the students loved them very much. Yoo-hyun recalled his absurd experience at that time and asked Kim Ok-kyung. ¡°So do we just hand these out now?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll start with the announcement.¡± Kim Ok-kyung nodded his head and spoke with a loudspeaker. ¡°Those who have eaten food, pleasee and get your gifts. We sincerely thank you for supporting Hansung Electronics.¡± Buzzing. Then another line formed on the opposite side of the food line for the gifts. Yoo-hyun handed out gifts one by one to people. ¡°Here¡¯s a size 95 t-shirt.¡± ¡°Wow. It¡¯s so pretty. Thank you very much.¡± People were delighted by the unexpected gifts. It made even the giver feel good for no reason. While Yoo-hyun was busy handing out gifts, Kim Ok-kyung whispered to him. ¡°It¡¯s the first time an employee helps us like this.¡± ¡°How can I just watch when you came all this way for me?¡± It was exactly as Yoo-hyun said. He couldn¡¯t just stand by and watch when they came to support him for his sake. He didn¡¯t have much to do even if he stayed at the factory, and it wasn¡¯t hard to help. And it was rewarding in its own way. ¡°Here, a pen and a diary.¡± Yoo-hyun handed the gift, and a child greeted him brightly. ¡°Wow. Thank you.¡± ¡°Sure. Study hard.¡± ¡°Yes, bro. I¡¯ll go to Hansung with this pen.¡± ¡°Here, take one more.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and gave him another notebook and pen. Yoo-hyun, who was pleased by him, was watched fondly by Kim Ok-kyung, who spoke loudly with a loudspeaker. ¡°You may not know this, but these gifts were fully supported by the group of Deputy Han Yu-hyun, who came here as a transfer.¡± ¡°Really?¡± A woman asked Yoo-hyun curiously, and Kim Ok-kyung hyped him up more. He was a bit talkative, maybe because he was in the mood. ¡°Of course. He is a talent that Hansung Electronics is pushing for. Please take good care of him.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the people who received the gifts surrounded Yoo-hyun. ¡°Oh my, I thought he looked good.¡± ¡°I was envious of the Hansung t-shirt anyway. I¡¯ll wear it well.¡± ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll have to treat you to a mealter.¡± ¡°Haha. Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun tried to shake off his embarrassment while more people came. The gifts were not that big, but the name of Hansung Electronics made the vige lively for once. ¡°Hahaha.¡± ¡°Hohoho.¡± Thanks to that,ughter never stopped. After the Hansung Electronics love food truck left. The rumor about the new transfer who came to the warm vige spread. Women who received a bunch of gifts gathered at the t in front of the supermarket and chatted. At the center was thedy who provided lunch at the factory. ¡°He¡¯s very nice. He eats well and cleans up.¡± ¡°Really? I saw him the other day and he greeted me well.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that. That¡¯s not all. They say the factory atmosphere changedpletely after he came. Well¡­¡± ¡°Thosezy people worked all night? It¡¯s different when a talented persones.¡± The women nodded their heads as if they had made a promise at the words of the restaurantdy. The men sitting on the sofa in the bokdeokbang drinking coffee had serious expressions. It was because of the story of the Chinese restaurant delivery man who came. ¡°I went to deliver and saw it clearly. He even set up a tent at the fishing spot.¡± The men clicked their tongues at his words. ¡°He said he was an excellent employee of thepany, but what¡¯s with fishing?¡± ¡°I told you. There¡¯s no way someone who¡¯s doing so well woulde here.¡± ¡°Well, you never know. Maybe Hansung really wants to grow our vige.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. Now that I think about it, he runs around the vige every morning and scouts.¡± It was at that moment when the bokdeokbang owner¡¯s brother finished speaking. The vige head blinked his eyes and said. ¡°Yong-seok, check him out a bit. He¡¯s suspicious.¡± ¡°Yes, I got it.¡± Bokdeokbang owner¡¯s brother, no, vige bum Bae Yong-seok nodded his head. That day, Yoo-hyun finished his work as usual and headed to the reservoir. It was no different from yesterday to sit on a chair in front of the tent and throw a fishing rod. Of course, there was something different. Instead of ordering jajangmyeon, Yoo-hyun took out a vinyl bag he had brought. It was pork belly he bought from the vige butcher shop yesterday. The meat was thick and fresh enough to grill and eat. He boiled water on a burner first before that. It was for cup noodles. He couldn¡¯t grill pork belly at the same time because he had only one burner. ¡°It would be perfect if there was electricity.¡± He consoled himself for not being able to use an electric kettle while pouring boiling water into cup noodles. Then he put a frying pan on top of the burner and grilled pork belly. Sizzle sizzle. The sound of meat cooking on oil spread faintly. He didn¡¯t care about his fishing rod bobber at this moment. It didn¡¯t matter whether he caught fish or not. Yoo-hyun swallowed his saliva when he was feeling his own happiness. Zing zing. A weed that had been pressed under the tent popped out. Yoo-hyun snapped off the weed that came up over the frying pan and grumbled. ¡°This ce is great except for too many weeds.¡± He felt a little annoyed for a moment, but the smell of ramen rising with smoke made him feel better. The timing was good as the meat was cooked, so Yoo-hyun ate pork belly and ramen together. It couldn¡¯t be better than eating dinner alone on a cloudy afternoon. When Yoo-hyun was feeling his own happiness, Ring ring ring ring. The phone rang and when he checked, it was the name of Vice President Yeo Tae-sik. He said he would call after the meeting, but the meeting must have beente. Yoo-hyun put his cheerful mood into his voice. ¡°Ha ha. How have you been, group leader?¡± Meanwhile, behind Yoo-hyun¡¯s tent, a man was crouching. It was Bae Yong Seok, the younger brother of the president of Bokdeokbang. He held his breath and listened to Yoo-hyun¡¯s voice. Yoo-hyun¡¯s loud and hearty voice pierced his ears. -Vice president? Ha ha. At this rate, the president mighte down to the factory too. ¡®The president ising down to the factory?¡¯ Yoo-hyun was talking about the new factory in Ulsan, but Bae Yong Seok only heard what he needed. The titles of executive director, vice president, and president came out incessantly in the long conversation. He didn¡¯t know the details, but he was sure that this person was casually and happily talking about something very important. Bae Yong Seok, who had been listening with a serious expression, came to one conclusion. It¡¯s more than just a rumor. Swoosh. He quietly backed away after confirming everything he needed. He still muttered to himself as he did so. ¡°No electricity, lots of weeds, no electricity, lots of weeds¡­¡± He repeated the same words several times as if trying to remember them. Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth curled up in a big smile after finishing his call with Executive Director Yeotae Sik. It wasn¡¯t because he could finally eat properly. He was more grateful for Yeotae Sik¡¯s care for him. No matter how close they were, it wasn¡¯t easy for an executive director to take care of a dispatched employee like this. And there were other people he was thankful for. -You should thank the team more than me. I just stamped it because the team requested it. As Yeotae Sik had said, this food truck of love was requested by the team. To be precise, Jang Jun Sik collected signatures from all the team members and delivered them to the social contribution team. Thanks to his efforts, the social contribution team moved quickly and Yeotae Sik¡¯s support followed. He smiled as he recalled the process. ¡°I¡¯ll have to grill some meat for them when theye over.¡± He suddenly felt sorry for the small burner in front of him. It was fine for him alone, but it would be insufficient for many people. It would be nice to have some charcoal and arge grill te. Arge table and chairs would be icing on the cake. If he could also rent fishing rods while he was at it¡­ Yoo-hyun shook his head as he thought. ¡°It¡¯s not like it¡¯s a reservoir camping site.¡± This ce was nothing but an abandoned fishing spot. Unless the whole vige moved, such a change was impossible. Yoo-hyun shook off his vain thoughts and sat still, looking at the float on his fishing rod. There was some movement for once, so he lifted his fishing rod with a flick. As expected, only the bait was gone from the hook. ¡°¡­¡± They didn¡¯t even show themselves most of the time, but once in a while they just took the bait like this. It seemed that these reservoir fish were quite smart. Yoo-hyun silently put on another bait and threw his fishing rod again. Then he drank a cup of coffee and gazed quietly at the water¡¯s edge. The sun had set before he knew it. But for a long time, the float didn¡¯t move. Chapter 345: Chapter 345: Chapter 345 At that moment. Bae Yong-seok was waving his arms and spitting saliva as he continued his long exnation. ¡°Well, I was talking about the vice president, but then I mentioned the president too¡­¡± As soon as he finished his sentence, the atmosphere in the vige restaurant became very serious. The vige chief slowly nodded his head. ¡°As expected. The president was involved too.¡± ¡°Huh. Isn¡¯t the president the chairman¡¯s brother now?¡± ¡°No wonder. I knew it. They said they sent him to help our vige, right?¡± The chief raised his hand to stop the restaurant owner and the hardware store owner from talking and asked another question. ¡°Did that guy mention electricity and weeds?¡± ¡°Yes. He seemed very annoyed by them.¡± ¡°They¡¯re nning to develop the reservoir fishing spot first. It wasn¡¯t for nothing that they went fishing.¡± Yeontae-ri used to be famous for its reservoir fishing. But after andslide, the fishing spot naturally became extinct. That was also the time when Hanseong Yeontae branch started to decline. In the end, the branch and the vige had an inseparable rtionship. It matched exactly with his theory that saving the vige would save Hanseong branch too. The chief nodded his head at his sharp judgment that pierced through the core of the problem. ¡°So that¡¯s what it was.¡± The others who couldn¡¯t understand the meaning just tilted their heads in confusion. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t let go of his habit just because he felt relieved. The next day, early in the morning. Thump thump thump. Yoo-hyun ran as usual to warm up his body. There were steep stairs and hills, so running between the reservoir and the factory was quite effective in making him sweat. It wasn¡¯t bad to run along the ridge around the vige either. There were no cars at this time, so everywhere he stepped was a running course. He definitely felt better than before when he had to go to a fixed ce only. Even the air was much better. He couldn¡¯t help but sigh in admiration. ¡°Ah, this is nice.¡± As he ran while looking at the surroundings, he saw some vigers. They were familiar faces from yesterday, so Yoo-hyun greeted them first. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Oh, yeah. You¡¯re working hard.¡± ¡°Working hard? It¡¯s my job.¡± ¡°Haha. Of course.¡± The man who was in front of the restaurant nodded his head with an iprehensible answer and smiled by himself. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go ahead.¡± Yoo-hyun slowed down for a moment and ran again after greeting him. He saw a few more men after that. They all nced at Yoo-hyun as if they were observing him. It made sense when he thought about it. It must have been rare to see someone running in the morning like this. By the way. There were quite a lot of early risers in this vige. It was definitely different from yesterday morning. ¡°Is today a special day?¡± Yoo-hyun tilted his head and ran. That wasn¡¯t the only thing that changed. When Yoo-hyun was leaning against the wall of the break room and reading a book while on duty in the morning, it happened. Kang Jong-ho came into the break room after finishing his meal and said, ¡°Han Joo-im, eat lunch. It¡¯s good today.¡± ¡°Really? You didn¡¯t like the cafeteria food much.¡± ¡°It was tasty today. The portion was a bit small, but it wasn¡¯t bad.¡± ¡°I¡¯m looking forward to it. Then please take care of it.¡± Yoo-hyun handed over his duty to Kang Jong-ho and leisurely went to the cafeteria inside the factory. It was called a cafeteria, but it was just a ce with a few tables. They used to cook here in the past, but now the cafeteriady brought cooked food from outside. If there was any leftover food, they would eat it again the next day. As soon as Yoo-hyun entered the cafeteria, thedy weed him warmly. ¡°Oh my, Han Joo-im, you¡¯re here?¡± ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Yeah. Sit here. I¡¯ll serve you.¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s okay.¡± Yoo-hyun answered, but thedy¡¯s hand was fast. She piled up food on his te herself. Yoo-hyun thanked her as he looked at his te full of bulgogi (Korean grilled beef). It was not a small amount at all. ¡°It looks delicious.¡± ¡°Right? I paid special attention to it. Eat a lot.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at her smiling face and tilted his head slightly. She wasn¡¯t so friendly until yesterday. More than that, it tasted amazing. ¡°Auntie, this is really good.¡± ¡°Hohoho. Yes. I prepared it specially.¡± As the cafeteriady was talking, Park Chul-hong, the team leader, came into the cafeteria. He silently picked up a te and scooped up some food. When he was about to take some bulgogi, the cafeteriady said coldly. ¡°There¡¯s not much left, so eat a little.¡± ¡°Ah, yes.¡± Park Chul-hong, the team leader, bowed his head as if it was a usual thing. Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes and swallowed his food. It was really delicious. Whether it was running in the morning or eating in the cafeteria. He felt that the vigers¡¯ eyes on him had changed. Yoo-hyun misunderstood the reason very much. It was because of the food truck of love that came yesterday. It wasn¡¯t a big deal, but it was an event that could imprint Hanseong Electronics¡¯ image on the vigers¡¯ minds. On top of that, Kim Ok-kyung, the deputy manager, went overboard and advertised it, so even those who didn¡¯t know Yoo-hyun well became curious about him. It was a bit burdensome, but Yoo-hyun decided not to care too much. He knew very well that this kind of temporary interest would soon fade away. Just like the Yeontae branch employees. Yoo-hyun finished his meal and sat down in front of the empty lot. Park Chul-hong, the team leader, who was sitting next to him, looked around and opened his mouth. ¡°I don¡¯t know if you were recognized by thepany or not, but I don¡¯t care much.¡± ¡°Of course. Why would that matter?¡± Yoo-hyun replied casually, and he spilled out what was on his mind. He had a hard expression on his face, as if he had thought a lot before speaking. ¡°Let¡¯s just not cross the line with each other.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll keep the line very well.¡± It wasn¡¯t a serious situation, so Yoo-hyun answered lightly. He meant to ease the burden of Park Chul-hong, but he seemed rather awkward. He wasn¡¯t used to this kind of conversation. He didn¡¯t know what to say, so he kept fidgeting with his hands and rolling his eyes. He was introverted by nature, so he felt stressed every time he met the vigers. Yoo-hyun felt a bit sorry for him. He expressed his feelings by bringing up a topic. ¡°Team leader, don¡¯t you think it would be easier if you got along with the vigers?¡± Then Park Chul-hong suddenly frowned. ¡°That¡¯s something you don¡¯t know. The more you get close to them, the more they interfere. You have to draw a clear line.¡± ¡°That¡¯s because keeping a distance doesn¡¯t work either.¡± Yoo-hyun said what he regretted. He didn¡¯t feel sorry for Park Chul-hong because he was too stressed. He had escaped from the surveince stress of CCTV, but he still had to watch out for the vigers. He didn¡¯t like the fact that he had to hide and live because of the vigers¡¯ eyes. He could be morefortable if he wanted to. But Park Chul-hong¡¯s position was different. He was afraid that CCTV might be exposed to the vige chief, so he went out alone at night and buried the cable in the ground carefully. That¡¯s why his answer was naturally a rejection. ¡°Still, no. I appreciate your effort, but please don¡¯t touch that part. It makes me ufortable too.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head for now. He didn¡¯t want to insist on something he didn¡¯t like. He decided to think about something more productive instead. After Park Chul-hong left his seat. Yoo-hyun looked at the empty lot and continued his previous thoughts. ¡°If I want to put a tform there, I need to get some wood first.¡± It was a very important issue for Yoo-hyun who wanted to rest morefortably. That day, after work hours ended. Yoo-hyun put aside his worries and headed to the reservoir as usual. He was determined to catch the fish that he couldn¡¯t catch yesterday. There were many clouds in the sky, so it wasn¡¯t too hot for fishing. ck. As Yoo-hyun went down the stairs and looked at his tent, it happened. The weeds around the tent were neatly cleared away. ¡°Huh?¡± He was surprised and went closer. The weeds under the tent were also removedpletely. That meant someone had opened his tent once. He looked inside the tent and nothing was missing. Rather, there was something new there. ¡°A multi-tap?¡± Yoo-hyun picked up the multi-tap that was ced in the corner of the tent. He followed the wire and saw that it was plugged into a 220V outlet on a round electric reel wire above it. Click. When he turned on the multi-tap switch, a red light came on in the LED. It meant electricity wasing in. What was electricity doing in an abandoned fishing spot? Yoo-hyun went outside and followed the long electric wire. The buried wire stretched far into the forest behind him. It reached all the way down to the hole in the mountain, so it looked like it was over 80 meters long. Someone had dragged this long wire all the way to his tent. Yoo-hyunughed bitterly at how absurd it was. It was something that would make ghosts cry out in anger. The next day. When Yoo-hyun arrived at work, he asked Jo Gi-jeong, who liked pulling wires, just in case. ¡°Jo Joo-im, did you pull electricity to my tent near the reservoir¡­¡± ¡°Why would I pull electricity to your tent? It¡¯s not easy for me.¡± Jo Gi-jeong waved his hand as if he was dumbfounded. It was literally true. He wasn¡¯t someone who moved unless it was for his own convenience. He worked hard when installing CCTV because it was for his own sake. When reassembled parts from Mokpo branch arrived, he finished the work in a day. He was the type who wanted to finish quickly and rest. He switched back to hiszy mode after finishing the CCTV-rted maintenance that interested him. He didn¡¯t talk much now. He just enjoyed resting by himself. He looked around and scratched his messy hair and said. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go to the dorm. Call me if there¡¯s a problem.¡± ¡°Okay. I got it.¡± Kang Jong-ho, who was on duty in the morning, leaned against the wall of the break room and answered. ¡°Go ahead.¡± Yoo-hyun also greeted Jo Gi-jeong with an indifferent expression. Then he took out a paper cup from the water purifier and asked Kang Jong-ho. ¡°Do you want a cup?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ll take care of myself.¡± He was reading a martial arts novel and waved his hand as if he was annoyed. Yoo-hyun epted his attitude as natural and made a cup of coffee. The Yeontae branch employees didn¡¯t touch each other at all. Yoo-hyun liked this distance too. While Kang Jong-ho was reading a martial arts novel, Yoo-hyun leaned back in the corner of the break room and read a newspaper. It was a fresh newspaper that was delivered to the front of the factory early this morning. The Yeontae branch was so peaceful, but the outside world was very noisy. The world reflected in the newspaper was always stimting, whether it was then or now. Flip. As Yoo-hyun turned one more page of the newspaper, it happened. His eyes paused for a moment at the article on the top left corner. Yoo-hyun took a sip of coffee and skimmed through the article content. It might look like a normal news that covered the crimes of chaebols on the surface. But Yoo-hyun saw its intention. It was a kind of warning that Shin Myung-ho, the vice chairman, sent to Shin Cheon-sik, the vice president, or Han Gyeong-hoe. The fact that the title had thebel of Banggye bloodline was enough to tell. -The development center director got fired. The vice chairman seemed very angry. -The atmosphere in the mobile business division is not good. As you said, it looks like a storm ising. -Han Joo-im, this is the hastily changed roadmap for the next-generation mobile phone. Please take a look and give me your opinion when you have time. A big movement was happening inside Hanseong Electronics. Chapter 346: Chapter 346: Chapter 346 Yoo-hyun chuckled as he skimmed through the newspaper article. ¡°It looks like they¡¯re finally making their move.¡± Shin Myung-ho, the vice-chairman, and Shin Cheon-shik, the vice-president. The power struggle between the two whales had begun again, just like in the past. Back then, Shin Kyung-wook, the director, had been caught in the middle and suffered a great loss, but not anymore. He was in a position where he could leisurely watch the fire across the river. How would this fierce fight end? Yoo-hyun was thinking about that when it happened. Kang Jong-ho, who was reading a martial arts novel, casually asked him. ¡°Is there anything important?¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s just some useless stuff. Why?¡± ¡°No reason. I just wondered why you stayed in the break room when it¡¯s not your turn.¡± Yoo-hyun gave a clear answer to Kang Jong-ho¡¯s question. ¡°It¡¯s hot outside.¡± ¡°True. It is.¡± Vroom vroom vroom vroom vroom vroom. Yoo-hyun felt the cool breeze from therge fan and took another sip of his coffee. It was cooler inside, but there was another reason why he stayed. Yoo-hyun casually asked. ¡°By the way, I guess there¡¯s no audit from the Mokpo branch this time?¡± ¡°If they haven¡¯te by now, they probably skipped it.¡± ¡°Does this happen often?¡± ¡°Sometimes. They must have some busy work, I guess.¡± Kang Jong-ho shrugged it off as if it was amon thing. It was a 180-degree change from his panic during the first audit. The CCTV had definitely given some peace of mind to the workers of the Yeontae branch. ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head, and Kang Jong-ho closed his martial arts novel. He looked at the ceiling and muttered. ¡°Meeting the vige head today is more of a problem than the audit.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just going to go with an easy mind.¡± ¡°Go and see for yourself. He¡¯ll nag at you like an old rtive on a holiday.¡± Kang Jong-ho shook his head as if he was fed up, and Yoo-hyun just smiled. It was a typical reaction whenever the topic of the vige people came up. Why did they all dislike the vige people so much? It had something to do with their individualistic tendencies, but more than that, it was because they were neers who only stayed for a short while. They had no reason to be friendly with them when they didn¡¯t n to live here for their whole lives. They all wanted to get out of Yeontae as soon as possible. After work hours were over. The workers gathered at the vacant lot in front of the factory, led by Park Cheol-hong, the team leader. Park Cheol-hong expressed his difort first. ¡°Don¡¯t make any mistakes in front of the vige head.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s just go and get it over with.¡± Cho Ki-jeong, the supervisor, also looked unhappy about going to the meeting that the vige head requested. Park Cheol-hong red at him and said sarcastically. ¡°Cho supervisor, you¡¯re the one I¡¯m most worried about. He¡¯ll surely scold me for not managing my team well.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I put on a hairpin, okay?¡± Cho Ki-jeong touched his long hair that was tied back with a hairpin and answered snappily. Then Kang Jong-ho, who was listening, suddenly felt bitter and clicked his tongue. ¡°Still, it¡¯s better to be criticized for having long hair. He always tells me I have a fierce look on my face.¡± ¡°He tells me I have no forehead every time he sees me. Well. It¡¯s all the same. Sigh.¡± Park Cheol-hong also sighed. Yoo-hyun spat out a silentugh as he watched the three of them. They looked like troublemakers on the surface. Adding their background of being sidelined made them seem even rougher. But to Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes, they were just softies. They couldn¡¯t hide their true feelings very well, and their way of speaking was rather naive. He wondered how they managed to gather such people in one ce. ¡®It¡¯s because they¡¯re like this that they could endure it?¡¯ Yoo-hyun was thinking about this and that when it happened. Park Cheol-hong¡¯s gaze turned to Yoo-hyun. ¡°And Han supervisor, I told you before, but be careful.¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯ll just enjoy the food.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t expect too much. He¡¯ll give us some rice wine and pancakes and act like he¡¯s doing us a favor.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll just keep quiet, okay?¡± With Yoo-hyun as thest one, Park Cheol-hong¡¯s warning was over. But he still looked uneasy and rubbed his hands incessantly. His emotions of difort were emanating from his whole body. He was about to take a step when it happened. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go¡­ Huh?¡± Vroom. Screech. A white van made a sudden stop in front of the vacant lot. A man got out of the car and greeted the workers curtly. ¡°Get in. I¡¯ll take you to the vige head¡¯s house.¡± ¡°Huh? We can just walk there, you know?¡± Park Cheol-hong asked with a bewildered expression, but the man shook his head. ¡°No, you can¡¯t. Don¡¯t feel burdened and get in.¡± He said that, but his eyes looked very pressured. His big eyes that protruded like a frog¡¯s made him look even more ufortable. His eyes moved from side to side andnded on Yoo-hyun, who bowed his head slightly. He remembered seeing him during the dawn run and nodded back politely. Then he whispered to Kang Jong-ho. ¡°Who is that guy?¡± ¡°He¡¯s a busybody who lives in this vige.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Yoo-hyun simply nodded his head. The busybody¡¯s name was Bae Yong-seok. He was the younger brother of the owner of the Bokdeokbang house, and he said he worked at a bigpany in Seoul and came down for a while. ¡°So I decided to revive this vige¡­¡± Of course, that was what he said to himself as he drove. The others ignored his words and looked at the distant scenery. Yoo-hyun, who was sitting in the back seat, didn¡¯t bother to reply either. He kept talking to himself even without any reaction. It didn¡¯t take long to get to the vige head¡¯s house by car. nk. As they got out of the car, they saw a single-story house with a spacious yard. They had been here a few times and should have been familiar with it, but they all looked nervous. Yoo-hyun just followed them with a light step. Thud. The moment they stepped into the open front door, Park Cheol-hong, the team leader, froze. ¡°What is this?¡± ¡°Wow.¡± The others were the same. Buzz buzz. Contrary to their expectation of seeing only the vige head and a few vigers, there were quite a lot of people in the yard. And they were not just gathered, but they were eating like there was a feast. Avish banquet wasid out on arge wooden tform in the middle of the yard. It was definitely not just some rice wine and pancakes. What was even funnier was the outfits of the people in the yard. They all wore the Hansung Electronics T-shirts that they had received a while ago. It felt like they had prepared them for today¡¯s meeting. Why? Yoo-hyun looked around with a puzzled expression when it happened. The vige head, Lee Young-nam, who was sitting on the wooden floor inside the house, ran out with his socks on. ¡°Oh my. Aren¡¯t you the stars of today? Come on in.¡± ¡°Ho ho ho. Hurry up.¡± Thedies who were serving food also waved their hands. ¡°Ah, yes.¡± Park Cheol-hong, whose hand was grabbed by Lee Young-nam, was dragged to the wooden tform. His face was full of awkwardness. A momentter. The workers of the Yeontae branch sat in a row on therge wooden tform. Four men, including the vige head Lee Young-nam, faced them. In between them, there was a wide spread of food and drinks. It looked like a banquet on the surface, but the atmosphere was rather like an interview. It was even more awkward because thedies who brought food had all left. ¡°¡­¡± The workers were notfortable, but neither were the vigers who faced them. They all looked cautious and conscious of something. Yoo-hyun, who was being watched by Lee Young-nam, smiled awkwardly and gestured with his hand. ¡°Ha ha. There¡¯s not much to offer, but please help yourselves.¡± ¡°¡­¡± In the awkward silence, Yoo-hyun was the first to offer his ss. ¡°Thank you for taking care of us.¡± ¡°Ha ha. It¡¯s not like we tried to take care of you. It¡¯s something we do often in our vige.¡± It didn¡¯t look like that at all. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t argue and smiled and offered him a drink. He just wanted to eat some of the delicious-looking food anyway. To do that, he had to grease the wheels a bit as a courtesy. ¡°I really like the vige atmosphere. Especially this wooden tform.¡± Thump. Thump. Yoo-hyun tapped on the wooden tform with a smile and Lee Young-nam¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°A wooden tform?¡± ¡°I was actually thinking it would be nice to have one in front of the factory.¡± Yoo-hyun said it casually without much thought. Of course, there was some truth in it, but he didn¡¯t have any special intention behind it. But Lee Young-nam¡¯s expression didn¡¯t look good. He thought for a moment and then smiled and nodded his head. ¡°A wooden tform, huh? How did you have the same idea as me? Park team leader, don¡¯t you think so?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Park Cheol-hong was surprised and only opened his eyes wide, but Lee Young-nam acted as if he agreed with him. ¡°I told you when I saw you guys sitting on the ground in front of the factoryst time.¡± ¡°Ah.¡± Park Cheol-hong eximed but he didn¡¯t understand what he meant at all. Lee Young-nam had only given him a hard time every time he came to the factory, saying that they were not working and wasting time. Park Cheol-hong just rolled his eyes and Lee Young-nam continued with augh. ¡°I was actually nning to give you guys a wooden tform there. It¡¯s too empty in front of our vige¡¯s representative factory.¡± ¡°You¡¯re really amazing, sir.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and raised his ss at the unexpected jackpot. The awkward atmosphere was eased by alcohol. The hardware store owner who sat across from Kang Jong-ho offered him some rice wine. He also made some habitual naggingments as he did so. ¡°You know, Kang supervisor, that time¡­¡± ¡°Ah, yes.¡± Across from Park Cheol-hong was the owner of Bokdeokbang house. He asked him about the factory situation. ¡°How¡¯s the factory doing these days¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯re doing our best.¡± Park Cheol-hong looked somewhat relieved that he didn¡¯t have to face the vige head. On the other hand, Yoo-hyun was sitting across from Lee Young-nam. He led the conversation with a smile on his face throughout. He had deep wrinkles on his forehead, prominent cheekbones under his sharp eyes, and clearugh lines on his face. He gave the impression of being stubborn and strong-willed. Just by looking at his appearance, one could understand why Park Cheol-hong had a hard time with him. But this was also like Yoo-hyun¡¯s prejudice. Listening to him, he was more open-minded than he thought. He even tried to match the conversation with him, who was much younger and a stranger. It was not easy for an old person to do that. ¡°So this time¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was listening to his exnation when he asked in surprise. ¡°Really? So you were the one who installed electricity at the reservoir fishing spot?¡± ¡°Heh heh. I was actually trying to expand the fishing spot a bit.¡± ¡°No wonder. It looked much nicer after you cleared the weeds.¡± Yoo-hyun answered and Lee Young-nam was pleased. ¡°Of course. You¡¯re a good worker as they say. You noticed that. Do you have any suggestions?¡± ¡°What do I know?¡± ¡°Ha ha. No, no. I really want to grow this vige. The vige has to grow for the factory to grow too.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head without much thought and drank some rice wine. It tasted deeper because he brewed it himself. He closed his eyes for a moment and focused on the taste. The unique tanginess lingered in his mouth. He liked that feeling so much that his lips curled up involuntarily. Lee Young-nam watched him and nodded his head. ¡°Of course.¡± His faint murmur ended when it happened. Yoo-hyun opened his eyes with a good mood and saw Lee Young-nam¡¯s pressured gaze in front of him. He leaned forward and flicked his ears as he opened his mouth. ¡°Just say anything you want.¡± With that one sentence, he conveyed his sincere concern for the vige. Chapter 347: Chapter 347: Chapter 347 Yoo-hyun thought it was nothing, but he looked desperate enough to pin his hopes on the words ¡°excellent employee¡±. But Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t have an immediate solution to save the vige. After a moment of hesitation, he told them what he had wished for when his team members came to visit the reservoir fishing spot. It was his personal desire, but he thought it would also help to grow the fishing spot. ¡°I wish there were some activities for group customers to enjoy.¡± ¡°Group customers?¡± ¡°Yes. For example, grilling meat in front of the reservoir¡­¡± Lee Young-nam, the vige head, nodded as if he agreed with Yoo-hyun¡¯s exnation. ¡°That¡¯s right. That makes sense. A lot of people do that these days.¡± ¡°Yes. If you decorate thend in front of the reservoir like a camping site, I think customers wille even if you charge them. That will also help the vige ie.¡± Lee Young-nam, who nodded his head, muttered to himself. ¡°You have a broad vision. You even care about the vige ie.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t hear him well and asked. ¡°Pardon?¡± ¡°No, no. I¡¯m just saying that¡¯s a very good suggestion. I needed this kind of open-minded idea. Hehe.¡± Lee Young-nam smiled brightly and waved his hand. Next to him, Bae Yong-seok, who was listening to the conversation, kept mumbling something iprehensible. ¡°Group customers. Camping. Electricity. Tents. Grills. Fee. Ie¡­¡± After talking with Lee Young-nam for a while, Yoo-hyun was sure. He was a very progressive person. He was also open-minded enough to listen carefully to Yoo-hyun¡¯s opinions, which were not very important. He had some pretensions, but considering his position in the vige, he was rather modest. More than anything, he was impressive for taking action rather than just talking. It was not easy to bring electricity to the reservoir and remove weeds overnight. That¡¯s how Yoo-hyun came to one conclusion. He could change his rtionship with the vigers. It wasn¡¯t just about getting closer and breaking the awkwardness. It meant escaping from the current situation where he had to watch out for the vigers¡¯ reactions. It was also a way for Yoo-hyun to have afortable factory life. He had thebel of an excellent employee now, so it was a good time to change things. He didn¡¯t know when he would get another chance like this. There was an easy and convenient way in front of him, why go around it? That would be stupid. With that in mind, Yoo-hyun said to Lee Young-nam, who was facing him. ¡°Sir, I¡¯ll be back after using the bathroom.¡± ¡°Hehe. Sure. I¡¯ll save your food for you.¡± ¡°Haha. Thank you for your kind words.¡± Yoo-hyun got up from his seat with a good mood. There were four vigers left at the table, along with Kang Jong-ho and Jo Ki-jeong. The two half-members who had been grumbling were nodding off after drinking quite a bit of alcohol. Lee Young-nam said to Bok Deok-bang, the owner of the restaurant, and Bae Yong-hwan next to him. ¡°He thinks differently when you listen to him.¡± ¡°He seemed too cautious for that, don¡¯t you think? He didn¡¯t seem to step up either.¡± ¡°Tsk tsk. You don¡¯t know anything. Do you think he would push himself right away? He¡¯s trying to listen to our thoughts and match them.¡± ¡°Aha. So that¡¯s why you took the initiative.¡± ¡°Yes. Thanks to that, I got his idea exactly. Yong-seok.¡± He gave a meaningful look and nodded at Bae Yong-seok on his left. Bae Yong-seok answered with a stiff expression. ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°You remember everything, right?¡± ¡°Of course. My memory is killer.¡± Lee Young-nam muttered as he watched Bae Yong-seok nod his head vigorously. ¡°That¡¯s the only thing that¡¯s good about you.¡± At that moment, Yoo-hyun was standing in a small vacant lot next to the bathroom behind the house. Park Chul-hong, the team leader, was across from him. He seemed to get drunk easily as his nose turned red after a few sses of makgeolli (rice wine). ¡°What? Is that true?¡± He was startled by Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and opened his eyes wide. He was so surprised that he straightened his bent back. ¡°Trust me once. You probably won¡¯t have to y chess with the vige head again.¡± Yoo-hyun spoke confidently and Park Chul-hong¡¯s eyes shook endlessly. He kept fidgeting his hands nervously and scratching the ground with his heels. Was it the alcohol that gave him courage? He hesitated for a long time and finally nodded his head. ¡°Ah, okay. Are you sure?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯m an expert in this field.¡± ¡°Trust me this time.¡± ¡°You made a good decision.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled as he buttoned up his shirt. When he returned to his normal state, Kang Jong-ho and Jo Ki-jeong had regained their senses. The vigers sitting across from them kept offering them drinks. ¡°Come on, drink up.¡± ¡°Ah, yes.¡± The two of them drank the cups they received with awkward gestures. The vige head, Lee Young-nam, spoke to Yoo-hyun, who had taken his seat. ¡°The atmosphere is very good today.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to you, sir.¡± ¡°Hahaha. You¡¯re really good at talking.¡± Lee Young-namughed loudly as he drank the makgeolli he received from Yoo-hyun. The mood was exactly what he wanted, so Yoo-hyun subtly brought up his n. ¡°Sir, I have something to tell you.¡± ¡°What is it? Tell me anything. Haha.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not me, it¡¯s the team leader.¡± Yoo-hyun paved the way for Park Chul-hong, the team leader who was sitting next to him. At the same time, the eyes of the vigers, including Lee Young-nam, were fixed on Park Chul-hong. They had already agreed on what to say, but Park Chul-hong still looked ufortable. -We called the team leader because we were bored since there was no TV in your house. If we give you one of our remaining reassembled TVs, you probably won¡¯t call him again. Park Chul-hong recalled Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and barely gathered his courage to open his mouth. It was a clumsy and awkward speech, but there was no problem in conveying the meaning. ¡°Sir, we¡¯ll rece your broken TV for you.¡± ¡°Huh, this guy. It¡¯s fine.¡± The vige head waved his hand as soon as he said that, and Park Chul-hong looked at Yoo-hyun with a blocked mouth. He clearly had a hard time socializing. Yoo-hyun nudged his side and nodded his head, and he continued his stammering speech. ¡°No. We have a TV left over from reassembling. I think it would be nice if you take it.¡± ¡°Then you guys are the only ones who suffer.¡± Yoo-hyun intervened in response to the head¡¯s formal question. ¡°No. We have one left over from the products we worked on this time. The TV condition is fine, but it¡¯s not enough for our Mokpo branch.¡± ¡°Huh, you have such things too.¡± ¡°Yes. We were wondering how to deal with it, but I think the team leader gave us a good idea.¡± The vige head wouldn¡¯t stop calling Park Chul-hong just because he got a new TV in his house. What Yoo-hyun wanted was the process of giving the gift itself. By doing this, Park Chul-hong owed a favor to the head. And that was a pretty big favor for a TV. As proof, Lee Young-nam¡¯s mouth corners kept twitching. ¡°Haha. Then I should be grateful.¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing to be grateful for. We¡¯re giving you something that¡¯s left over, what are you talking about?¡± Yoo-hyun said casually, and Jo Ki-jeong, who was mainly in charge of reassembling, looked at him with a dumbfounded expression. ¡°What kind of¡­¡± He didn¡¯t miss the gap and lifted Jo Ki-jeong up. ¡°Sir, I saw him at the factory and Jo team leader is amazing. He¡¯s the best at work among the people I¡¯ve seen. He even won a big prize when he was in college robot club.¡± ¡°Huh. Is that so?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s amazing. I was really surprised.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s next job was to change the other person¡¯s perception. To do that, he needed topletely overturn the prejudice that they werezy and ipetent. He added some appropriate overstatements to lift up his teammates. ¡°Not only that. Our Kang team leader is a genius of organization.¡± ¡°Genius?¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes turned to Kang Jong-ho, who had a sharp impression. Kang Jong-ho was startled and spat out the makgeolli he was drinking. He covered his mouth with his hand, which saved him from spraying it all over the ce. Regardless, Yoo-hyun listed his strengths one by one. ¡°Yes. He has everything he needs. Our workshop is very fast at processing work because of that. Thanks to him, we were able to get the TV we wanted to give you.¡± ¡°Huh. You have such things too.¡± The vige head¡¯s eyes softened as he owed them a favor. He even made a joke out of his mouth. ¡°I guess you¡¯re not growing your hair for nothing.¡± Yoo-hyun took that as an opportunity to spice up the mood even more. Giving him a little ttery was nothing to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Yes. He¡¯s very focused. He also won a big prize when he was in college robot club.¡± ¡°Haha. That¡¯s something.¡± Jo Ki-jeong also felt good and shrugged his shoulders. The vigers who were facing them also uttered a word ofpliment. ¡°I knew it. His hair looked unusual.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I thought he was different from the first time I saw him.¡± They were unknowingly swept away by the atmosphere that Yoo-hyun created. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t stop there and lifted up his teammates even more. He added some appropriate overstatements to overturn the prejudice that they werezy and ipetent. ¡°Huh. I see.¡± Lee Young-nam, the vige head, nodded his head with an admiring expression. His eyes hadpletely changed when he looked at the team members, even though he had only said a few words. What to do after changing the other person¡¯s perception? They had to nt the idea that they were on the same side. Yoo-hyun put on a serious expression in the bright atmosphere. Then everyone¡¯s eyes were drawn to him. It meant that they were focused on Yoo-hyun¡¯s words enough to pay attention to his every expression. After a brief silence, Yoo-hyun opened his mouth. ¡°Actually, our team members are so capable that we are under a lot of pressure from the Mokpo branch.¡± ¡°Huh. Is that true?¡± ¡°Yes. Especially during audits, they nitpick and try to crush us.¡± Yoo-hyun brought up his n, and the rest was up to Lee Young-nam to ept it. ¡°Those bastards. They¡¯re trying to push out the Yeontae branch and grow their own factory.¡± ¡°That¡¯s what I think too. They don¡¯t give us any work because they¡¯re afraid we¡¯ll grow.¡± ¡°I see. That¡¯s why these excellent employees had nothing to do and were idling around. I misunderstood.¡± ¡°No. You helped us a lot, sir. And so did the vigers here. If it weren¡¯t for that, the Yeontae branch would have closed down a long time ago.¡± Yoo-hyun lifted them up as much as he could, and the vigers sighed. ¡°Huh.¡± They already regarded the Mokpo branch as their enemy. On the other hand, the Yeontae branch members were still flustered. They must have thought it was nonsense in their minds. But the truth was not important right now. What was important was the fact that they had amon enemy in their hearts. There had to be a team where there was an enemy. Yoo-hyun expressed that feeling and spoke first. ¡°But sir, we shouldn¡¯t rush into this kind of thing.¡± ¡°Do you have a n?¡± ¡°The answer is in what you said earlier, sir.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°If Yeontae-ri develops, the Yeontae branch will naturally grow too.¡± Yoo-hyun subtly passed the ball to the vige side. It was to turn the eyes of the vigers who had been watching the factorypletely. In fact, it was a story that didn¡¯t make sense in terms of causality, so the vigers might not sympathize with it. But Yoo-hyun thought it would work well enough since the mood was so positive. If it didn¡¯t work? He had a more aggressive way to turn their eyes. Yoo-hyun was thinking of a backup n when it happened. Bae Yong-hwan, the owner of Bokdeokbang, suddenly eximed at Lee Young-nam. ¡°You were right, sir.¡± ¡°No. Anyone could have thought of that.¡± Lee Young-nam answered calmly, and Bae Yong-seok next to him nodded his head with a grave expression. He still muttered some iprehensible words. Chapter 348: Chapter 348: Chapter 348 Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t know exactly what they were saying, but he could tell they were in a good mood. Lee Young-nam, the vige head, spoke to Yoo-hyun, who was smiling brightly. ¡°I agree with youpletely. Reviving the vige should be our priority.¡± ¡°You have a great vision, sir. I¡¯m learning a lot from you.¡± Lee Young-nam puffed up his chest at Yoo-hyun¡¯s ttery. ¡°Haha. We¡¯re the ones who are grateful to you, not the other way around.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that. We¡¯re on the same team, aren¡¯t we?¡± ¡°Same team?¡± ¡°Of course. Come on, let¡¯s toast to our team.¡± Yoo-hyun lifted his ss cheerfully, and the vigers followed suit withughter. ¡°Hahaha. This guy is something.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The workers at Yeontae¡¯s factory also reluctantly raised their sses. This was the time to make a good impression quickly and firmly. Yoo-hyun shouted loudly. He proposed a toast for the development of Yeontae-ri vige, not Yeontae¡¯s factory. ¡°For the prosperity of Yeontae-ri.¡± ¡°For Yeontae-ri.¡± nk. nk. nk. The sses clinked, andughter filled the air for a long time. That¡¯s how Yoo-hyun broke down the wall between the vigers and the workers with a few words. He still had some things to deal with, but he had done well with the first step. The next day, after spending time with the vigers. Yoo-hyun took a break in a hammock at the edge of the forest after lunch. He felt rxed as hey under the cool shade. He had a martial arts novel in his hand that Kang Jong-ho was reading yesterday. He wasn¡¯t interested at first, but it turned out to be quite intriguing. Flip. As he turned the page, his phone in his pocket rang. If it was a call, he could have answered it right away with his earphones on, but it was a text message. He hesitated for a moment, then put down the book on his chest and checked the screen. -Are you doing okay? You worked hard in Ulsan, and now you¡¯re working hard again. Do you need anything? It was a message from Maeng Gi-yong, his supervisor. He could feel his careful feelings from the content. He appreciated his concern, but this wasn¡¯t the first time he sent such a message. He had already received four simr messages today. It seemed that the news of his transfer to Ulsan factory had spreadte. ¡°Geez, I told him I¡¯m fine, but he keeps doing this.¡± Yoo-hyun sighed and sent a brief reply, then tilted his body to pick up the tumbler on the ground and brought it to his mouth. The cold iced tea with ice cubes refreshed his throat. He put down the tumbler again and felt a bit regretful. ¡®It would be nice if I could lie down morefortably.¡¯ The hammock was too narrow to read a book, y with his phone, and drink iced tea at the same time. It would be perfect if there was a tform outside. As he was thinking about it, a frantic voice came out of the walkie-talkie on the ground. -Team leader Han, the vige head is here. Hurry up ande out. It was Kang Jong-ho¡¯s voice, who was on duty in the afternoon. Park Chul-hong and Jo Ki-jeong were gone with the reassembled TV to Mokpo branch office. Kang Jong-ho was left alone in the factory, so he must have been nervous when the vige head showed up. But why did hee? -Team leader Han was right. It seems like he¡¯s not looking for me today. But knowing him, he¡¯lle to the factory anyway because he¡¯s impatient. Yoo-hyun recalled what Park Chul-hong said with a worried expression this morning. He couldn¡¯t dismiss it as a needless worry. Yoo-hyun had won over Lee Young-nam¡¯s heart with his performance yesterday, but that wasn¡¯t enough to stop him froming to the factory. Even if Lee Young-nam meant well, it would be awkward if he came too often. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t want that either, so he needed to settle things cleanly at this point. As he was thinking about various things, Yoo-hyun chuckled to himself. ¡°It¡¯s funny how small things are, really.¡± He had faced Apple CEO Steve Jobs not long ago, but now he was trying to please a vige head. It was amusing to think about it, but he didn¡¯t hate it either. There was something fun about mingling with innocent workers and locals. Yoo-hyun snickered and changed into casual clothes leisurely. He looked very light-hearted as he walked with a tumbler in his hand. A momentter. He arrived at the factory site and saw a truck parked in front of it. Lee Young-nam was standing there with his arms crossed, and Bae Yong-seok was fussing over something on the truck bed. It was a strange sight, but Yoo-hyun greeted him warmly. ¡°Sir, what brings you here?¡± ¡°Haha. Team leader Han, how have you been? I brought you something.¡± He seemed to have something in the truck, so Yoo-hyun asked Bae Yong-seok, who was working on it. He had seen him every morning when he went for a run, and they had drinks together yesterday, so he felt quite familiar with him. ¡°Mr. Bae, thank you for your hard work.¡± ¡°Haha. I¡¯m not a boss right now¡­¡± He seemed to like being called a boss, so he closed his mouth with a smile. His eyes popped out in a funny way. Then, Lee Young-nam pointed to a small window on the factory lounge and asked. ¡°Team leader Han, where is team leader Kang? Why isn¡¯t heing out?¡± He couldn¡¯t say that he was on CCTV duty, so Yoo-hyun made an excuse. ¡°Oh, we decided to have at least one person on standby for the factory management.¡± ¡°Is that so? He must be working hard.¡± ¡°Not at all. We have to follow the basics.¡± Lee Young-nam nodded his head with admiration at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He had the same expression as yesterday at the drinking party. Yoo-hyun turned his eyes to the truck and asked. ¡°Sir, what is that?¡± Lee Young-nam didn¡¯t answer, but called Bae Yong-seok instead. ¡°Yong-seok, if you¡¯re ready, bring it out.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ng. Bae Yong-seok opened the back of the truck. Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes widened as he looked inside. ¡°Is that a wooden bench?¡± To be more precise, it was a pile of wood that looked like the top of a wooden bench, with four sides and thick legs. Seeing Yoo-hyun¡¯s surprise, Lee Youngnam, the factory manager,ughed as if it was nothing. ¡°I wanted to finish it and give it to you, but I thought it would be too heavy.¡± ¡°No, you don¡¯t have to do this for me.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? A man should keep his word. I¡¯ve been nning to give it to you from the start.¡± As Yoo-hyun had seen, he was a person who had some bluff but also some action. It looked hastily made, but he couldn¡¯t help but appreciate his intention. ¡°Thank you. I really wanted to have one.¡± ¡°Haha. Good. It would be a waste to leave this empty space. Is this a good spot?¡± ¡°Yes. It looks perfect.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded as he looked at the vacant lot, and Lee Youngnam called Bae Yongseok. ¡°Yongseok,e down here.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Bae Yongseok jumped down and popped out with his big eyes blinking. He had arge hammer and a long nail in his gloved hand. ¡°Manager, shall we start?¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s finish it quickly.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Bae Yongseok saluted crisply and went to the trunk to pull out the wood. The bench wasrge, but the wood itself was also very thick and big. It looked impossible for him to do it alone, so Yoo-hyun moved. ¡°Let me help you.¡± ¡°No. Yongseok can do it by himself. Right?¡± Lee Youngnam asked, and Bae Yongseok nodded confidently. ¡°Yes, of course. Manager, please take a look around.¡± Then Lee Youngnam looked at Yoo-hyun and pointed to the factory. ¡°Did you hear that? Why don¡¯t you go to the break room and have some tea?¡± ¡°Oh¡­ That sounds good. Then can you wait for a moment?¡± Yoo-hyun hesitated for a moment and smiled as he asked for his understanding. Lee Youngnam asked curiously. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°I need to prepare something to enter the factory as an outsider.¡± ¡°Huh? I¡¯ve been going in without any problem.¡± Lee Youngnam was puzzled by Yoo-hyun¡¯s serious answer. He had to make sure at times like this. Yoo-hyun shook his head firmly. ¡°We can¡¯t do that anymore. We have to follow the basics to make the factory and the vige grow.¡± ¡°Oh. I was too careless.¡± ¡°Haha. We can fix it one by one. Please wait for a moment.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and went into the break room. Bang. Bang. Bang. He could already hear the sound of nailing from behind. Yoo-hyun went to the break room and exined everything to Kang Jongho. ¡°The manager is¡­¡± Kang Jongho sighed heavily and replied. ¡°So he¡¯s going to stay here until that bum finishes nailing?¡± ¡°Yes. I think so. What should we do?¡± ¡°Damn. I can¡¯t stand that sight. I¡¯ll take care of the outside. You deal with the manager. He came because of you.¡± Kang Jongho pushed him with force. He decided that it would be better to suffer than to deal with the manager. That was what Yoo-hyun wanted too. ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s do that. I¡¯ll make sure he doesn¡¯t think ofing to the factory again.¡± ¡°Hey, be realistic. He thinks this is his own ce.¡± ¡°Just trust me.¡± Yoo-hyun winked, and Kang Jongho shook his head in disbelief. But he still reached for the drawer where the neck gloves were neatly arranged. He was good at organizing things. Kang Jongho put on the neck gloves and took a big hammer as well, then walked out of the factory grumbling. He didn¡¯t let go of the radio on his waist even then. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun stood in front of the factory entrance and guided the manager. ¡°Manager, please put this on first.¡± ¡°What is this?¡± ¡°You have to wear work shoes when you enter the factory. In other factories of Hansung Electronics, you can¡¯t enter without work shoes.¡± ¡°Huh, then I¡¯ll wear them. What else?¡± Lee Youngnam put on the work shoes that Yoo-hyun handed him. They were Park Chulhong¡¯s, and as Yoo-hyun expected, they fit perfectly. ¡°You can also wear this.¡± ¡°You¡¯re thorough.¡± He also wore safety gloves. Yoo-hyun immediately pointed to the safety rules board at the entrance and said. ¡°Manager, when an outsider enters, they have to recite these safety rules.¡± ¡°Is this the same as other big factories?¡± ¡°Yes. Of course. We have to follow the rules precisely.¡± He exaggerated a bit, but it wasn¡¯t a lie. He had to know howplicated the procedure was, so he wouldn¡¯t think ofing in next time. Yoo-hyun looked very serious as he stood at attention and said. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll recite first. Please repeat after me when I finish each line.¡± ¡°Okay, I got it.¡± Lee Youngnam stood at attention as well and nodded. Soon, a loud voice came out of Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth. ¡°Yeon Tae factory safety rules. First, I¡­¡± Beep beep beep beep. Then, a loud rm came from the break room. Lee Youngnam, who was about to repeat after Yoo-hyun, blinked his eyes and asked. ¡°Huh. What¡¯s that sound?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be back and exin. Please read this by yourself for now.¡± ¡°By myself?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± He looked rxed, but Yoo-hyun¡¯s steps were fast. Chapter 349: Chapter 349: Chapter 349 Yoo-hyun rushed into the break room and quickly checked the CCTV screen. Fortunately, the auditor¡¯s vehicle was not a minivan, but a small car. He sighed in relief and ced the TV remote on the table near the entrance before he came out. It was to prepare for the possibility that the vige head would barge into the break room. As Yoo-hyun came out again, Vige Head Lee Young-nam, who was ncing at the break room, straightened his posture and recited the safety rules awkwardly. He seemed to have skipped to the sixth one all of a sudden, but Yoo-hyun let it slide. ¡°¡­That¡¯s all. We will follow the safety rules today as well.¡± ¡°You did well.¡± Yoo-hyun praised him and spoke first before he could ask. ¡°That sound earlier was an rm from the Mokpo branch.¡± ¡°An rm? There wasn¡¯t one before?¡± ¡°It seems that they installed an rm to avoid missing anything because they exchange a lot of things with the Mokpo branch. They said they have transferred the goods without any trouble.¡± Lee Young-nam¡¯s expression changed to one of astonishment at Yoo-hyun¡¯s exnation. ¡°Huh, do they have to go that far?¡± ¡°Of course. These kinds of equipment are in every factory.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Lee Young-nam nodded his head and Yoo-hyun stretched out one arm and opened his mouth. The direction his fingertips pointed was not the break room, but the opposite side. ¡°Vige Head, have you ever looked around the whole factory?¡± ¡°No. I haven¡¯t.¡± ¡°Then can I show you around? You might find many things you didn¡¯t know.¡± ¡°Is that okay?¡± There was no way there had been an employee who made such an offer to the vige head before. That¡¯s why Lee Young-nam looked quite surprised. Yoo-hyun smiled and said to him. ¡°Actually, I¡¯m not supposed to show you in detail, but I¡¯ll make an exception for today.¡± ¡°Hmm, hmm. I wonder if this is okay¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll keep it a secret from the foreman.¡± Yoo-hyun established Foreman Park Chul-hong¡¯s authority with one word and dragged Lee Young-nam inside. Yoo-hyun¡¯s intention to show him around the factory was not just to hide the situation in the break room. He wanted to show him properly so that he wouldn¡¯t think of looking around the factory again. He also had a reason to inform Lee Young-nam of the factory¡¯s situation during this process. That way, he would support him more firmly when the audit came . ck. When he turned on all the lights, the whole factory brightened up. Just by looking at the fact that there were no lights off, he could tell that it was well-managed. ¡°Vige Head, let¡¯s start from here.¡± Yoo-hyun first guided Lee Young-nam to the conveyor belt area that was no longer used. Then he brought up a past story that he could rte to. ¡°Five years ago, they used to assemble household appliances here. But now, as you know, it changed to a reassembly factory and they closed everything down as the staff decreased. And¡­¡± He didn¡¯t just stop at exining, but pointed out points rted to the vige. He added detailed numbers to create a professional image. Then Lee Young-nam pretended to know something and nodded his head. ¡°Right. That¡¯s how it was. It must have been unused for quite a while.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right. But look. We keep this unused part clean as well.¡± Yoo-hyun showed him the goods piled up behind the conveyor belt as if he had been waiting for it. It might not be much if you look at it closely, but his professional words and exaggerated gestures inted the result. The vige head asked in surprise. ¡°Really? Are you preparing for when the factory gets bigger?¡± It was Kang Jong-ho who had touched it using an audit as an excuse, but there was no need to tell him the truth. ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°That¡¯s amazing. It¡¯s really unexpected.¡± Yoo-hyun dragged Lee Young-nam further inside. ¡°This is just the beginning. Come this way.¡± There was really nothing to do in this factory. They spread out reassembly parts on arge board and assembled them one by one like a cottage industry. The work they were doing now could be done in a normal warehouse as well. That didn¡¯t mean there was nothing to introduce in the factory. Yoo-hyun pulled out each piece of equipment and parts in every corner of the factory and exined their uses in detail. ¡°When you use this equipment¡­¡± Amazing. Lee Young-nam nodded his head constantly and Yoo-hyun also showed him the inside of the material warehouse. ¡°Here¡­¡± ¡°Huh. There was a ce like this.¡± There were a lot of parts neatly arranged in a fairly spacious space. Yoo-hyun, who knew it well, was surprised at first, so there was no way Lee Young-nam wouldn¡¯t be. ¡°Foreman Kang pays a lot of attention to this.¡± ¡°There are really a lot of things here.¡± ¡°Yes. This is our strength.¡± ¡°That¡¯s impressive.¡± Lee Young-nam admired and Yoo-hyun told him the situation of the whole factory. He added the factory journal, work history, and issue list to back up his words. This was also good to show because it was so well organized. ¡°The work we have done in this factory so far¡­¡± Lee Young-nam¡¯s mouth was wide open at the detailed exnation that was almost boring. ¡°How do you know all that?¡± ¡°I came to the important Yeontae branch, so I had to know that much.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Lee Young-nam¡¯s mouth didn¡¯t close for a while. It was after Yoo-hyun¡¯s guidance was over. Quite a lot of time had passed because he exined so thoroughly. The interval of the hammer sounds from outside had slowed down considerably. He peeked his head out towards the factory entrance and saw a neatly ced tform. Yoo-hyun hid the smile on his lips and asked Lee Young-nam. ¡°Is there anything else you want to hear?¡± ¡°No, no. That¡¯s enough. I was wondering what you were doing, but you were working so hard.¡± ¡°Of course. We didn¡¯t show it, but we¡¯re all diligent.¡± Lee Young-nam nodded his head with a serious expression after hearing Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He seemed to be quite moved and reached out his hand first. ¡°What can I do to help you?¡± ¡°A tform is enough. Thanks to you, we can rest more freely.¡± ¡°Heh. I see. Well, you should take a break once in a while when you work.¡± Yoo-hyun had waited for the answer he wanted and continued his exnation. ¡°That¡¯s right. Actually, there is a game room in the Gimpo factory of Hansung Electronics.¡± ¡°A game room?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s something thepany made for the employees¡¯ welfare. They say you have to rest well to boost your creativity.¡± ¡°Creativity, huh¡­¡± He didn¡¯t stop there and mentioned more situations in other factories. The content focused more on rest and welfare than work. ¡°The Ulsan factory has a ser field, a basketball court, and a foot volleyball court right in front of the factory.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes. Big factories pay more attention to the employees¡¯ welfare. The tform you gave us this time will probably be a big help too.¡± He also praised Lee Young-nam¡¯s actions. From now on, Lee Young-nam wouldn¡¯t care about the employees¡¯ rest. Even if they yed around and rolled on the floor during work hours, he would let it go, Yoo-hyun¡¯s guidance today was convincing. Lee Young-nam¡¯s face, sighing, proved that fact. ¡°Huh. I never thought of that.¡± ¡°No, no. You¡¯re doing a lot of support already.¡± Yoo-hyun had achieved his goal and stepped back with a smile. Lee Young-nam looked around the factory and muttered to himself. ¡°That¡¯s not enough. It has to be more.¡± He kept nodding his head for a while. That evening. The work hours were over, but Yoo-hyun stayed in the factory break room. Hey down on the floor of the break room with a small nket on his stomach. It was veryfortable, as if he was lying down in his dormitory. Next to him was Kang Jong-ho, whoy down in the same position. Beep beep beep beep. Then, the break room rm rang. He checked and saw that the truck that had gone to the Mokpo branch wasing back. It would take at least half a day by rough calction, so Yoo-hyun asked Kang Jong-ho, who was lying next to him. ¡°Why does it take so long?¡± ¡°They waste time arguing over there. You¡¯ll know when you go there with Foreman Hanter.¡± Kang Jong-ho got up from his seat with a groan and rubbed his arms. He hadn¡¯t been able to move all afternoon, so it was natural that they were sore. ¡°Let¡¯s go out for now.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do that. Ouch, my arms and legs.¡± Yoo-hyun got up first and Kang Jong-ho followed him. As they went outside, a cool evening breeze blew. Yoo-hyun and Kang Jong-ho leaned their bodies on the newly made tform and sat down. When the truck came up, Screech. But by chance, the truck was facing the tform side. Yoo-hyun covered his face with his hand at the bright lighting from the truck headlights. They had to unload the goods they brought, so they had no choice but to leave the headlights on. Yoo-hyun opened his mouth with regret. ¡°It would be nice if we had a light outside.¡± Then Kang Jong-ho next to him turned serious. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t ever say that to the vige head.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not that shameless either.¡± ¡°Sigh.¡± Kang Jong-ho sighed as Yoo-hyun answered. Foreman Park Chul-hong got out of the car with a bewildered expression and looked around. ¡°What is all this?¡± ¡°It¡¯s from the vige head.¡± Yoo-hyun tapped on the tform and answered. Thud. Then Cho Ki-jeong, who got off from the other side, pointed to the opposite side of the tform. There were two long wooden poles stuck in there, and a was hung in between them. ¡°Huh? A foot volleyball court?¡± ¡°Not bad, right? We also got a ball. Here.¡± Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and kicked the ball on the ground lightly. Cho Ki-jeong blinked his eyes in disbelief at his unexpected action. The ball rolled strangely to one side. ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°I just kicked it over there. Come on, let¡¯s unload the goods.¡± Yoo-hyun hid his awkward expression and approached the truck trunk while making excuses. The parts for reassembly this week were loaded on it. It was monitors this time after TVsst time. Yoo-hyun unloaded the goods from the truck and moved them into the factory. The sun had set and no one was telling them to work overtime. Still, as if it was their daily routine, they started working without hesitation. Cho Ki-jeong, who had tied his long hair with a rubber band, gestured to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Foreman Han is grumbling, so get out for a while.¡± ¡°Okay. Got it.¡± Yoo-hyun had never seen the people here work before, so he stepped back and watched the situation. Foreman Park Chul-hong was checking the defect analysis sheet attached to the monitor box. Then he carefully recorded that part in the work journal. The factory lights were also used only when and where they were needed, and he was the type to pay attention to even the parts that could be ignored. He might seem inflexible, but thanks to that, he could tell how the Yeontae branch was running just by looking at the previous work journal. Yoo-hyun¡¯s skillful exnation to the vige head was also based on the existing work journal. Foreman Park Chul-hong, who was looking at the defect analysis sheet on a monitor box, snapped. ¡°These bastards, don¡¯t they have to write what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. Just give it to me.¡± Cho Ki-jeong took out the monitor from the box with an indifferent expression. Then he quickly disassembled it and identified the problem right away. He was definitely good at handling electronic products, as Yoo-hyun had found out when he installed CCTV. ¡°What? Why is there a defective PCB plugged in? Foreman Kang.¡± ¡°Yes. What is it?¡± ¡°Bring me some spare PCBs from the monitors that came inst time.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Kang Jong-ho, who heard that, walked slowly to the material warehouse. Meanwhile, Cho Ki-jeong checked another monitor. Chapter 350: Chapter 350: Chapter 350 As Yoo-hyun followed him, Kang Jongho threw a notebook that was in the storage room. ¡°Take a look at this if you¡¯re bored.¡± ¡°What is this?¡± ¡°Just something I organized.¡± Inside the thick notebook, there were colorful handwritten notes. What was more surprising was the content. TV, monitor, microwave, fan, etc. Various methods and tips for repairing and checking household appliances were recorded in detail. Yoo-hyun had visited many factories in the past, but he had never seen anything like this. ¡°Wow. Did you do all this by yourself? How did you do it?¡± ¡°I just wrote down what Jo Team Leader said. If I don¡¯t know, I have to work all night.¡± Kang Jongho said nonchntly, and took out a PCB from a corner cab. It was exactly the PCB that Jo Gijeong wanted. Yoo-hyun was speechless. They were doing their work in a very systematic way for their own convenience. They didn¡¯t learn it from anywhere, but their way of working was the best of the best. No wonder they could handle all kinds of junk with just three people. He felt like he knew the reason now. ¡°What are these people?¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled as he flipped through the notebook pages. The total number of defective monitors that came in this time was 50, and the number of reassembled ones assigned to them was 20. The reason why only 20 were assigned to four people in Yeontae Factory for a week was because of their grades. All of them, including Yoo-hyun, were ssified as F grade. They hadn¡¯t received any reassembly training, so it was understandable. Yoo-hyun, who was standing back, quietly asked Park Cheolhong, who was correcting the wrong information on the defect analysis table. ¡°How long does it take to work on this amount?¡± Park Cheolhong made an excuse as if he thought the quantity was too small. ¡°The quantity is not that much, but they sent us such crappy ones that it¡¯s tricky. As you can see, we have to redo the defect analysispletely.¡± ¡°But it seems too easy?¡± Yoo-hyun asked, looking at Jo Gijeong, who was sitting on the floor with his hair tied up and reassembling. It hadn¡¯t been two hours yet, but five monitors had already been reassembled. He quickly found most of the defects by looking at the screen when he turned on the power. Thanks to that, he only disassembled the ones he needed out of 50 defective products, and sessfullypleted the reassembly without any analysis. ¡°Hmm. It¡¯s a bit like that. But monitors are on the easy side.¡± ¡°Really?¡± It didn¡¯t seem like that to Yoo-hyun. Jo Gijeong might not know everything, but he had Kang Jongho behind him. Kang Jongho, who was working on one monitor, said to Jo Gijeong. ¡°Team Leader Jo, this one is vague. I¡¯ll just rece all the parts. There are a lot of spare parts in the warehouse.¡± ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s just finish it quickly and clean up.¡± In Kang Jongho¡¯s storage room, there were parts that had been piled up for years. He had collected them because he was toozy to throw them away, and Kang Jongho sorted them all out. There were so many substitutes that reassembly work was a piece of cake as long as the parts didn¡¯t change. When Yoo-hyun looked at Park Cheolhong¡¯s face, Park Cheolhong felt embarrassed and summed up the situation. ¡°Team Leader Jo, 20 is enough, right?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s just close here and finish tomorrow.¡± The reason why they volunteered to work overtime? To check the condition of the defective products and see if they could meet the yield rate as soon as possible. They were under pressure from the possibility of being punished if they couldn¡¯t meet the yield rate. Now that their goal was achieved, Jo Gijeong had no regrets either. ¡°Okay.¡± As Jo Gijeong nodded his head, Kang Jongho stepped forward. ¡°Then I¡¯ll clean up.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll help you.¡± Yoo-hyun also helped out of conscience. They worked on 10 units while working overtime today. At this rate, it seemed like they would finish by tomorrow morning. ¡°Team Leader Kang, we¡¯ll do it tomorrow. Can¡¯t we just leave it?¡± ¡°No. We have to clean up unnecessary things on time.¡± Kang Jongho lowered his head at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and moved the parts he brought back to the storage room. He could have just shoved them in a corner since he wouldn¡¯t use them anyway, but Kang Jongho sorted them out again and put them where he wanted them. These parts would help when repairing other products. Kang Jongho didn¡¯t need Yoo-hyun¡¯s help to clean up by himself. *** To be honest, Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t see any way he could help. ¡°I¡¯ll go in first.¡± He left those words behind and returned to the factory. It was already after everyone had left their seats. They still didn¡¯t care much about each other. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun checked the work log that Park Cheolhong, the team leader, had left in the empty factory. -September 12th. Work quantity: 2 units. Progress: 10 percent. Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips curled up slightly. He felt like he had transferred to a much better ce than he had expected. He had nothing to do after finishing a week¡¯s worth of work. The CCTV was still working well, and there was no call from the manager. The manager dide out for a drink once in a while, but he didn¡¯t even bother to enter the factory. Instead, he encouraged the idle workers and brought them some food. Thanks to that, Park Cheolhong¡¯s face lost its worries. He was so happy that he volunteered to watch the CCTV in the break room. That afternoon. Yoo-hyun, who was lying on the wooden tform in front of the construction site, looked at the sky. Then he got up and took a bite of the watermelon on the te. Crunch. It was a watermelon that the vige head had sent through the restaurantdy. He couldn¡¯t believe that a watermelon that came out at the end of summer was so sweet. Thump. Thump. A ball rolled towards Yoo-hyun. As soon as Yoo-hyun kicked it, the ball rolled to another side with a tter. ¡°Hey, hey. Don¡¯t kick it away, why did you kick it so far?¡± Cho Kijeong, who was panting,ined, and Yoo-hyun calmly teased him. ¡°Have some watermelon. It¡¯s bad for your body if you sweat too much.¡± ¡°Huff, huff. Cho team leader, take a break.¡± Kang Jongho, who was ying one-on-one ser with him,y down on the wooden tform. Cho Kijeong, who brought back the ball, alsoy down in the same posture. It seemed that they had gotten used to sweating and resting, even though they used to stay in their rooms all the time. They looked veryfortable lying down. Yoo-hyun alsoy down and looked at the sky. Cho Kijeong, who was staring at the drifting clouds, muttered. ¡°It would be perfect if only the audit didn¡¯te.¡± ¡°Team leader, aren¡¯t you asking for too much?¡± Kang Jongho chuckled, and Cho Kijeong smiled wryly and replied. ¡°I¡¯m just saying.¡± Then Yoo-hyun asked. ¡°Is the audit that annoying?¡± ¡°Very.¡± The two answered in unison as if they had agreed on it beforehand. What was he sorry for? ¡°No, it¡¯s okay.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head, but Baeyongseok, who was watching him, quickly left his seat. He was a bit naive, but quite diligent. Thanks to his efforts, most of the weeds around were removed, and the ground was much tter. The view was clear, and there were no bugs, making it perfect for fishing. Yoo-hyun brewed some coffee with boiled water from the electric kettle and checked his fishing rod. He felt drowsy as he stared at one spot. He endured it, thinking it was a mental training, and got up from his seat. Then he squatted down and exercised his lower body. It was not bad to sweat like this when he was too bored. Ziiing. Ziiing. Yoo-hyun habitually put on his earphones and answered the phone. Of course, he maintained his posture and focused his eyes on the fishing rod. -Yoo-hyun, are you doing well? ¡°Yes, Director. How are you?¡± -Fine. Are you exercising well? That¡¯s what I¡¯m worried about. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m squatting while talking on the phone. Oh? Wait a minute.¡± As he was talking to the director, Yoo-hyun saw the fishing rod move for a change and quickly lifted it up. But it was toote, or the bait was already gone. -What? What¡¯s wrong? ¡°No. The fishing is not going well.¡± Yoo-hyun told him the truth, and the director said incredulously. You don¡¯t suit fishing. You should spend your time contacting Jangwoo instead of worrying about that. ¡°Why?¡± -He got apetition, but he¡¯s a bit distractedtely. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll call himter.¡± Yoo-hyun exchanged a few more words with the director and hung up the phone. Then he sat down again and looked at the empty hook. ¡°When did it bite?¡± There must be fish, but they were hard to catch. Yoo-hyun put on another bait and threw the fishing rod again. He didn¡¯t care much about fish in the first ce. He didn¡¯t mind it much since there were not many fish anyway. As he thought so, a man entered Yoo-hyun¡¯s sight. ¡®How long has he been there?¡¯ The man who sat about 10 meters away on his right had a straw hat on his head. His posture of sitting on a mat, holding a wooden fishing rod in one hand, was enough to give an unusual impression. He looked like he had nothing but his body, but he seemed sofortable. Yoo-hyun unconsciously observed the man when it happened. The man swiftly lifted his wooden fishing rod, and a fish came up pping. It was a fairly big fish that made Yoo-hyun blink his eyes. ¡°Huh? He caught one?¡± Yoo-hyun was surprised, but the man looked indifferent and let go of the fish. Ssh. Yoo-hyun smirked and looked around. He wondered if it was because of the seat. But he had sat in that seat before too. Then was it because of the fishing rod? His fishing rod looked much better than the man¡¯s at a nce. Maybe it was because of the bait difference. Yoo-hyun was pondering over this and that when it happened again. Whip. The man caught another fish. This time it was bigger than before. Once could be luck, but twice was not. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun stared at the man in disbelief. His act of taking catching fish for granted made Yoo-hyun speechless. Then, a heavy voice came with the wind. ¡°Why are you staring at me like that?¡± He spat out the words without looking at him, but they stuck in Yoo-hyun¡¯s ears. It was a situation that aroused curiosity in many ways, so Yoo-hyun got up. Chapter 351: Chapter 351: Chapter 351 Yoo-hyun approached the man and offered him a freshly brewed coffee. The man¡¯s face was hidden by the brim of his straw hat. ¡°Would you like a cup of coffee?¡± ¡°Just leave it there.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Yoo-hyun answered and sat down next to him. He should have felt offended by the man¡¯s rude tone, but he didn¡¯t. It wasn¡¯t because the man looked quite old. Rather, it was because he felt a sense of dignity from him. Why did he have such a feeling for this shabby-looking man? He tried to think of many reasons, but he couldn¡¯t find an answer. He was just special. That¡¯s what Yoo-hyun¡¯s intuition, which had experienced many people, told him. Maybe it was because of Yoo-hyun¡¯s gaze, but the man clicked his tongue and said. ¡°Tsk tsk. You¡¯re so distracted that you can¡¯t catch a single fish.¡± Yoo-hyun suppressed his annoyance and replied. ¡°Then can I try holding that fishing rod for a moment?¡± ¡°That won¡¯t do for the price of a coffee.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll treat you to some ramen.¡± ¡°Fine.¡± The man put down his fishing rod and picked up the paper cup on the ground. While he was sipping his coffee, Yoo-hyun quickly grabbed the wooden fishing rod. Strangely enough, there was nothing hooked on it. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun nced at the man, but he didn¡¯t say anything. He just drank his coffee. His eyes were still hidden by his straw hat. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t ask and just threw the fishing rod. Then he focused his attention on the float. Until now, he had fished leisurely, but not anymore. He poured all his nerves into the fishing rod. His excellent concentration and observation skills caught even the slightest movement of the float. The float swayed on the rippling water. Whip. It was the moment when Yoo-hyun swiftly pulled up the fishing rod. Contrary to his expectation, there was nothing on the fishing rod. Instead, he heard the man¡¯s voice from beside him. ¡°Tsk tsk. Your mind is tooplicated.¡± ¡°How can I catch anything without any bait?¡± ¡°You have a lot of excuses. Give it to me.¡± The man put down his paper cup and took the fishing rod. He casually threw it. He didn¡¯t even bother to throw it far. Yoo-hyun watched the float that fell into the water and came back up. He stared at the man. He didn¡¯t seem to have any pretense in his appearance. Could it be? Yoo-hyun hid his inner thoughts and focused on the man¡¯s actions. At first, he observed the trembling of his hand holding the fishing rod, then he noticed his swaying upper body and his slightly nodding head. Then he felt his pulse and followed his deep breaths. His movements looked infinitelyfortable, like the rippling waves. Whoo-woong. The wind blew and the waves rose, and so did his body. The man who had stretched out his body without caring about Yoo-hyun¡¯s gaze opened his mouth. ¡°They say it¡¯s not about catching fish, but about finding peace.¡± Of course, Yoo-hyun knew that too. It meant that the reason for fishing was not to catch fish, but to forget about the world¡¯s troubles. It was also in line with Yoo-hyun¡¯s purpose of taking time out to fish. ¡°I didn¡¯t think about catching fish either. I just wanted to clear my mind by fishing.¡± ¡°You¡¯re just pretending to clear your mind.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun lost his words at the man¡¯s reply. At the same time, Kim Hyun Min¡¯s words shed through his mind. -Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re too obvious about trying to act rxed. He couldn¡¯t ignore his boss¡¯s words that might have been nothing. His desire to be rxed had be a small indicator of his life. Yoo-hyun wanted to be truly rxed. That¡¯s why he tried to empty himself more. He agreed to transfer without a fuss, he tried to livefortably here, and he wanted to fish. It was all part of his effort to empty himself. Thanks to that? He didn¡¯t feel awkward anymore when he rested. He even learned how to enjoy his leisure time. He thought he would find an answer if time went on like this. But. The man said no. He said it was just a pretense. As Yoo-hyun was about to argue, the man lifted his fishing rod lightly. Ssh ssh. A fish came out as expected. Before Yoo-hyun could be surprised, the man¡¯s voice came in. ¡°How can you clear your mind when it¡¯s tangled up?¡± A lightning bolt struck Yoo-hyun¡¯s head for a moment. That one sentence pierced through the thread of thoughts that was stuck in one side of his head. Surprised, Yoo-hyun looked at the man and asked. ¡°How can I change if I don¡¯t think about what I have to do?¡± ¡°Are you going to ask someone else about your life now? Haha.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t say anything at the man¡¯s rhetorical question. The man shrugged his shoulders and got up from his seat. He dusted off his butt and said, ¡°This is boring. Let¡¯s eat the ramenter.¡± Yuhyun quickly got up and grabbed his sleeve. He sounded desperate, something he never did before. ¡°Sir, can¡¯t you spare me a little more time?¡± ¡°No.¡± The man turned around coldly. Yuhyun wanted to hold him back, but he couldn¡¯t say anything. He stretched out his hand in the air and watched the man¡¯s back. Maybe it was because of his shirt fluttering in the wind, but his back seemed unusuallyrge. The man stopped for a moment, then threw a word over his shoulder without looking back. ¡°You¡¯ll only get a headache if you worry about everything in the world.¡± ¡°¡­¡± By the time Yuhyun came to his senses, the man was gone. He looked around, but the man was nowhere to be found. Only the fishing rod and the bag left behind proved that the man had been there. The next day, Yuhyun went to the fishing spot again. But he didn¡¯t see the straw hat man. Thud. Yuhyun put down his phone that he had turned off on the tent. He didn¡¯t bother to fill the electric kettle with water or cook ramen. He just sat down and focused on fishing. Like when he met Laura Parker, like when he faced Steve Jobs. He raised his concentration to the limit. Swish. But the result was no different. Why wasn¡¯t it working? Yuhyun calmly took a breath and recalled the man¡¯s movements from yesterday. ¡°He did it like this, right?¡± He clumsily threw the fishing rod again, imitating what the man had done. He slumped his body and fixed his gaze forward. He felt a vibration in his fingertips as the water flowed. He took a very deep breath and slowly closed his eyes. He felt the cool breeze blowing on him. The smell of grass, the smell of water filled his nostrils. He focused on his senses that wereing alive and consciously emptied his mind. He felt a bit more rxed, but he still couldn¡¯t catch any fish. Did he be obsessed with fish because of the man? Until yesterday, he didn¡¯t care much about it, but now it felt like a stressor. A sigh escaped from his mouth involuntarily. ¡°Sigh.¡± Suddenly, he heard the man¡¯s voice in his ear. -Tsk tsk. Your head is too cluttered. Yuhyun jerked his head up and lifted his fishing rod with a jerk. He couldn¡¯t catch any fish even if he focused. There was no way the fish would bite like this. ¡°What am I supposed to do?¡± Yoo-hyun muttered to himself and stayed still for a while. He couldn¡¯t see the straw hat man the next day, or the day after that. Was it because he was too conscious of him? The more he held the fishing rod, the more his head felt cluttered. He decided that it was pointless to spend time like this and eventually put down his fishing rod. His actions were always quick after he made a judgment. Yoo-hyun packed his fishing rod in his bag and slung it over one shoulder. The heavy weight felt like it was showing his current state of mind. He came to empty his mind but ended up leaving with a hook. He wasn¡¯t very pleased. Trudge trudge. As he walked, Yoo-hyun paused for a moment in front of the mat where the man had sat before. He remembered the words the man had said when he left. -You¡¯ll only get a headache if you live with all the worries in the world. That became a good excuse for him. ¡°Yeah. I don¡¯t need to get hung up on fishing.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and resumed his steps. He looked much more rxed somehow. His afternoon schedule was empty since he didn¡¯t go fishing. Yoo-hyun rolled around in his room at the inn and then faced his morning routine the next day. He rolled around on the floor of the break room as well. It was nothing special, but it was fun in its own way. Kang Jong Ho asked him curiously. ¡°Why do you look so drained today?¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m fine. Do you want some coffee?¡± Yoo-hyun got upzily and dragged his slippers to the water dispenser. ¡°No, I¡¯m good. I can make my own.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Shhhhh. As he filled his paper cup with hot water, Yoo-hyun recalled what had happened earlier. He felt like he wasn¡¯t thinking about anything at all. It was a strange feeling for Yoo-hyun, who always had something on his mind. What did he do? He tilted his head when it happened. Beep beep beep beep beep. A loud rm rang in the break room. He quickly got up and followed Kang Jong Ho¡¯s gaze to the TV screen. The front of a blue van that had just passed the entrance was shown on the screen. Kang Jong Ho shouted into the radio right away. ¡°The inspector is here. Hurry up and gather.¡± Yoo-hyun, who was next to him, said casually. ¡°Finally, the inspector showed up.¡± ¡°You look happy about it?¡± ¡°I was curious.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Kang Jong-ho, who had sneered at Yu-hyun¡¯s answer, soon shook his head vigorously. He still couldn¡¯t figure out Yu-hyun. At that moment. Lee Young-nam, the vige head, was sitting in the back seat of a van. Bae Yong-hwan, the president of Bokdeokbang, who was sitting next to him, asked him cautiously. It was about the fishing spots in other viges that they had visited together today. ¡°Mr. Lee, I think it¡¯s a good idea tobine camping and fishing like other viges do.¡± ¡°But?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure if it will work well since our vige doesn¡¯t have many visitors.¡± Instead of answering, Lee Young-nam asked Bae Yong-seok, who was in the driver¡¯s seat. ¡°Yong-seok, didn¡¯t Han Ji-im say that he hasn¡¯t been to the fishing spottely?¡± ¡°Yes. He hasn¡¯t been there since the day before yesterday.¡± Lee Young-nam nodded and winked at Bae Yong-hwan. ¡°See? He¡¯s already done patrolling the fishing spot and looking for other solutions.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Trust me. Just wait and see. He¡¯s a meticulous person. He wouldn¡¯t have overlooked such a problem.¡± Lee Young-nam had a confident expression. Then, Bae Yong-seok eximed in surprise. ¡°Huh? Mr. Lee, there¡¯s a car from the Mokpo factory going up there.¡± As he said, a blue van was climbing up the narrow mountain road. Lee Young-nam couldn¡¯t miss that car that he had seen countless times. ¡°Those bastards.¡± He gritted his teeth and shouted. ¡°Yong-seok, follow them quickly.¡± ¡°Yes. Got it.¡± The van sped up along the road. Before long, Lee Young-nam had a cell phone in his hand. Chapter 352: Chapter 352: Chapter 352 The expression on Park Chul-hong¡¯s face was not very good as he received a phone call in front of the factory site. ¡°Yes, sir. Yes, yes. I understand. Thank you.¡± He hung up the phone and let out a deep sigh. Yoo-hyun asked him. ¡°What did the manager say?¡± ¡°He said he¡¯sing here for an inspection. Sigh, I wish he would just leave us alone.¡± Lately, the manager had not called Park Chul-hong or visited the factory. Thanks to that, Park Chul-hong had been having a great time. But now, out of the blue, and on the day of the inspection, he said he would show up. It was enough to make his heart sink. However, there was nothing for him to worry about. Yoo-hyun expressed his thoughts and tried tofort Park Chul-hong. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. He might help us, but he won¡¯t interfere.¡± ¡°I just hope he doesn¡¯t stick his nose in our business.¡± Still, Park Chul-hong shook his head nervously. His fear of the manager was clearly evident. Meanwhile. A blue van drove up to the road leading to the Yeontae business site. There were two people from the Mokpo business site in the car. The man sitting in the passenger seat looked at the side mirror and said. ¡°Manager Min, the manager¡¯s car is following us.¡± ¡°Haha. The supervisor came today and now the manager too. The Yeontae guys must be dying today.¡± Min Dal-gi, who was holding the steering wheel,ughed. The man sitting next to him, Ma Jong-hyun, sneered. ¡°We should take this opportunity to suck up to the manager and rip them off. They¡¯ve been losing their edgetely.¡± ¡°They¡¯re still meeting the quota, aren¡¯t they? And honestly, the defective products we sent them were all garbage.¡± ¡°They¡¯re just trying to survive. Even a kid in the neighborhood can fix one or two cars a day, no matter how bad they are.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. Then should we go after their attendance this time?¡± ¡°Puhaha. That sounds good. Let¡¯s make them unable to take any vacation.¡± Ma Jong-hyun shrugged his shoulders while they arrived at the factory. He looked at the scene in front of him with a dumbfounded expression and clicked his tongue. ¡°What? Look at them. They set up a ser field?¡± ¡°They¡¯ve really lost their spirit.¡± Min Dal-gi snickered along with him. nk. Yoo-hyun looked at the man who got out of the passenger seat of the van. His angr jaw and dark skin gave him a strong impression. He walked over to Park Chul-hong, who was frozen with fear, and smirked. ¡°Supervisor Park, you look well.¡± ¡°Hello, Supervisor Ma.¡± ¡°A ser field and a bench. If someone saw this, they would think this is a yground, not a factory. Hehe.¡± Min Dal-gi, who stood next to Ma Jong-hyun, waved the file in his hand and snorted. ¡°Everyone else is working hard to death, but it seems like you have nothing to do here. We¡¯ll have to give you a good shake today. Haha.¡± ¡°Yeah. We¡¯ve been too lenient with you. That¡¯s why you don¡¯t work and ck off.¡± Ma Jong-hyun and Min Dal-gi pressured them back and forth. Park Chul-hong and the other team members bowed their heads as if they hadmitted a great sin. They probably did that to end the inspection quickly, but it didn¡¯t look very good to Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. ¡®It would be much better to just take it once.¡¯ It seemed like that would be the case. The production staff from the Mokpo business site had no authority to inspect them. They were justckeys who took over the annoying tasks of the inspection team. Yet, why were they afraid of them? The anxiety that they would be finished if they fell behind more here was gripping the Yeontae business site team members. The Mokpo business site staff knew that and bullied them. He could clearly picture the next situation in his head without seeing it. The state of the factory, the cleanliness, the dress code, the attendance. They would find any excuse to intimidate them, and then demand a price for letting them off. What should he do? He thought for a moment and decided topromise with them. He would help them if the team members stepped up, but there was no reason to start a fight by himself. As long as they didn¡¯t touch him first. He nodded his head as he sorted out his thoughts. That was when Ma Jong-hyun, who was walking with a heavy load on his back, noticed Yoo-hyun and raised his eyebrows. ¡°Oh my, is this kid a newbie? He looks so clumsy.¡± ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun. Nice to meet you.¡± Yoo-hyun hid his inner feelings and politely reached out his hand. Then Ma Jong-hyunughed mockingly and said. ¡°Huh, well. This kid knows some manners at least.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. He must have been scared a lot after being demoted. Haha.¡± Min Dal-gi, who was next to him, ttered Ma Jong-hyun like a sycophant. From their words, it seemed like the group strategy room¡¯s influence had not reached the Mokpo business site yet. It meant that there was nothing to bother him in his rest if he just established a proper rtionship with the Mokpo business site. That was exactly what Yoo-hyun wanted, so a smile naturally formed on his lips. At that moment, Ma Jong-hyun suddenly frowned and growled. ¡°What? How dare you smirk in front of me?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°How can you smile when you¡¯re a newbie?¡± What? Is he a psycho? Yoo-hyun looked at Ma Jong-hyun, who was furious, andughed incredulously. It was clearly a good atmosphere until a moment ago, but he changed abruptly for no reason. He looked around and saw that the team members were bowing their heads as if they were used to it. Just by looking at this, he could guess how much this guy had mistreated them here. Snicker. Yoo-hyun lifted his lips and met Ma Jong-hyun¡¯s gaze head-on. Compromise didn¡¯t mean he had to stay still. Listening to him after biting down hard on the bit was also a way ofpromise. It was when Yuhyun finally decided to step up. Squeak. Lee Youngnam, the manager, got out of the car that was parked close behind the van. He had a thick wooden cane in his hand, which he never used before. As he approached, Ma Jonghyun, the deputy manager, greeted him with a friendly smile. ¡°Hello, Manager Lee.¡± ¡°Ma Deputy, long time no see.¡± Manager Lee¡¯s eyes met Yuhyun¡¯s for a moment, and he spat out a harsh voice that was unlike him. His deep frown showed his displeasure clearly. Ma Jonghyun acted as if he didn¡¯t care about that and teased him. ¡°I was going to say hello to you, but I couldn¡¯t because of the work at Yeontae factory.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? Did you miss the deadline? Just do it on time.¡± ¡°No. That¡¯s not what I mean. If this goes on, Hansung Electronics¡¯ support for Yeontae vige will¡­¡± Ma Jonghyun was confused by the unexpected reaction and stuttered. ¡°Stop talking nonsense and get out of here. Don¡¯t bother the people who are working hard.¡± But Manager Lee snapped at him instead. He acted very differently from before. He didn¡¯t curse or belittle the workers at Yeontae factory on behalf of the auditors. He didn¡¯t beg for more resources for Yeontae factory either. It wasn¡¯t the atmosphere to treat him with a big reward as before. Ma Jonghyun expressed his resentment openly. ¡°Why are you doing this, Manager Lee? I feel hurt by our rtionship.¡± ¡°Our rtionship? What are you talking about? Just go away.¡± ¡°Last time, you clearly told me to step on those Yeontae bastards when they crawled up¡­¡± ¡°Who crawled up?¡± Then, the cane that Manager Lee was holding flew towards him. The tip of the cane almost grazed his face, and Ma Jonghyun flinched and backed away. That¡¯s when Bae Yongseok appeared and grabbed his back. ¡°Manager Lee, I got him.¡± ¡°What the hell. What are you doing?¡± Ma Jonghyun shouted in surprise, and Manager Lee raised his cane high and ran towards him. His eyes showed his intention to smash his head with the cane. ¡°What am I doing? It¡¯s all because of you useless bastards.¡± ¡°Mi, Min Deputy.¡± Ma Jonghyun, who was tightly held, kicked Min Dalgi¡¯s butt with his foot in a hurry. It meant to do something about it. Whoosh. ¡°Eek.¡± But Mandalki ran away in fear of the fierce cane attack by Director Lee Young-nam. Thwack. Team Leader Ma Jong-hyun, who had barely shaken off Bae Yong-seok¡¯s arm, shouted loudly. ¡°Damn it. That crazy old man.¡± ¡°Oh, you finally reveal your evil mask.¡± Regardless of his words, Director Lee Young-nam swung his cane down. ng. Team Leader Ma Jong-hyun, who was retreating from the violent attack, hit his hip on the ground. ¡°Ugh.¡± Rolling on the ground to dodge another attack, he quickly got into the car. ¡°Get lost.¡± But Director Lee Young-nam¡¯s momentum did not stop. Vroom. He even ran after the minivan that was reversing and swung his cane at it. Yoo-hyun felt like he finally understood why the team members were afraid of Director Lee Young-nam. Looking at the minivan that was going down the winding narrow road in reverse, Yoo-hyun whispered to Team Leader Park Chul-hong. ¡°Director Lee is really fierce.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Team Leader Park Chul-hong just opened his mouth without saying anything. The other team members were the same. A momentter. Director Lee Young-nam sat on a bench in front of the construction site and drank ice water with a smug smile. It was ice water that Jo Gi-jeong had prepared for him. Kang Jong-ho fanned him from the side, and Team Leader Park Chul-hong waited for Director Lee Young-nam¡¯s words with a polite attitude. The people who were bad at socializing were also looking out for themselves at this time. They looked more tense than when they faced the audit, and Yoo-hyun barely held back hisughter. The power of one cane strike was truly amazing. Director Lee Young-nam was still breathing heavily as if he had not calmed down yet. Everyone was looking at his mouth, so Yoo-hyun stepped forward. He did not want to waste time in this stifling situation. It was not Yoo-hyun¡¯s style. ¡°Director Lee, thank you for your care in many ways.¡± ¡°What did I do?¡± ¡°You must have been tired from traveling far, but you came to the factory right away.¡± They came by a truck, and they all had mud on their sneakers as if they had rolled somewhere outside the vige. From that, he could tell that they had been somewhere outside the vige. Yoo-hyun said casually, as if expressing his concern. It was also an expression of his intention to continue the bond that was created at the drinking party. Then Director Lee Young-nam nodded his head with a meaningful expression. For some reason, Bae Yong-hwan and Bae Yong-seok had the same expression. Director Lee Young-nam, who briefly met eyes with Bae Yong-hwan, turned his gaze back to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Can I ask you one thing?¡± ¡°Sure. Go ahead. Anything.¡± ¡°What are you going to do from now on? You have a clear n, right?¡± As soon as Lee Young-nam, the manager, asked this question, the eyes of Bae Yong-hwan and Bae Yong-seok turned to Yoo-hyun. The half-moon gang also looked at Yoo-hyun in unison. Yoo-hyun knew very well why they all sent him worried nces. The problem was surprisingly simple. Today¡¯s action by Manager Lee Young-nam was satisfying, but it caused a glitch in the gratitude. No matter how weak the people who came to thank them today were, there was a definite possibility that the Yeontae factory would suffer damage from their words. The problem started with the fact that they had to deliver goods to the Mokpo factory in a few days. It was a tangled situation in many ways, but Yoo-hyun had a sure solution. Chapter 353: Chapter 353: Chapter 353 Yoo-hyun spoke firmly, with confidence in his voice. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I have a sure way to do it.¡± ¡°Can you tell me what it is?¡± ¡°It wouldn¡¯t be fun if I told you now. I¡¯ll show you the results.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and acted casually. It was not something that could be understood by just telling. Especially for Park Chul-hong, the team leader who looked nervous, it was something he would never have thought of. Yoo-hyun gave a smile to Park Chul-hong, who had wide eyes. Meanwhile, Lee Young-nam, the section chief, whispered to Bae Yong-hwan. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you? He has everything prepared.¡± ¡°I guess so. We just need to watch the fishing spot.¡± Bae Yong-hwan nodded, and Bae Yong-seok, who was listening next to him, showed a determined look. Different thoughts crossed on therge tform. Park Chul-hong¡¯s worry subsided faster than Yoo-hyun expected. After all, he had eaten up this audit. And he also received active support from Lee Young-nam, the section chief. He was so satisfied with the reality that he clenched his mouth to hold back hisughter. It was after Lee Young-nam left, in the break room. It was the first time in a long time that the four of them gathered there, and Park Chul-hong opened his mouth. He said something he would never have said before. ¡°Han, how about donating one monitor left after assembling to the vige hall?¡± ¡°That would be nice. I¡¯m sure the vigers will like it.¡± ¡°Right?¡± He asked back, and Yoo-hyun answered with a smile. He had already received a big favor from the TV, so he widened his scope of thinking. He looked like he had learned a little bit of social life at ate age. ¡°Who¡¯s going to do that?¡± He even said a gentle word to Jo Ki-jeong, who asked with a prickly expression. ¡°How about going to eat tangsuyuk that you like? I¡¯ll pay for it.¡± ¡°Huh. Really? What¡¯s going on?¡± When Kang Jong-ho, who was next to him, asked in surprise, Park Chul-hong made an awkward expression and dodged the question. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Just going.¡± Then Jo Ki-jeong, who got up from his seat, answered curtly. ¡°Then let¡¯s go tomorrow. I¡¯m a bit tired today.¡± ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s do that. Han, are you okay?¡± ¡°Yes. Sure. I¡¯m always okay with drinking.¡± There was no reason to refuse when he offered to treat them. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat first. It was time to wrap up the work. That evening. Yoo-hyun, who didn¡¯t go to the fishing spot, spent time rolling around in his room. He read books, made phone calls, and checked his emails on hisptop. He used the inte cable in the factory, which was slow but worked fine. There were several emails waiting for him, but the one from Jang Junsik caught his eye. It looked like he had attached some data, judging by therge size. As soon as he opened the data, a chuckle escaped from Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth. ¡°Couldn¡¯t you just ask me?¡± He had gone through the trouble of making a formal report to ask a question he was curious about. It wasn¡¯t a sloppy one either. He had included all the relevant evidence and sources. At this point, it was hard to tell if he was asking or informing. It was such a Jang Junsik thing to do, and Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t hesitate to reply. He was already getting daily reports from Jang Junsik, so he had a clear picture of how thepany was doing. -When making ultra-high resolution using LCD process, the things you need to check with nning are¡­ He quickly sent a concise email and checked Kim Younggil¡¯s email as well. The executives from Apple wereing to visit the factory, and he seemed to be very busy. He was not someone who usually asked for favors, but he reached out first. It wasn¡¯t a difficult matter, so Yoo-hyun dly put his hands on theptop keyboard. -I think you should mention the development ofrge-size panels rted to the next-generation products that I told you about before. If you want to know how to do it¡­ There was also an email from Yeo Tae-sik, the vice president. It was about the organizational change proposal that Yoo-hyun had mentionedst time. Even though he still had time, he had already made a n. He had written it so meticulously that there wasn¡¯t much for Yoo-hyun to change. Yoo-hyun only pointed out the parts that he had missed. -I think it would be good to form a temporary TF with an integrated organization of TV, IT, and mobile. Instead, you should link the staff in charge of sales and marketing¡­ This newly formed organization wouldter lead to the explosive growth of the LCD division when Apple announced its retina disy. The spin-off based on the growth of the LCD division was also essential for securing Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s position as a senior executive director. With the momentum gained from here, he had to break through the piled-up problems in one go. That way, he could push back Han Kyung-hoe¡¯s strong pressure and reshuffle the rotten board. Of course, it was easier said than done. There were too many things that were hard to handle even with his full effort. To ovee them, Yoo-hyun drew a big picture in his head as usual. The words of the straw hat man echoed in his mind like a reverberation. -Tsk tsk. Your head is full of things you have to do in the future. How can you empty it? Was it something that popped up in his head? Or did he really hear it? The voice was so vivid that it confused him. Yoo-hyun took his hands off the keyboard and approached the window. Only the sound of grasshoppers filled the darkndscape. There was nothing there, but Yoo-hyun repeated his answer to the straw hat man in his mind. -How can I change anything if I don¡¯t think about what I have to do? He didn¡¯t expect an answer back. Yoo-hyun just silently looked outside. The night breeze rustled over the grass. The next day, the work at the factory was as usual, uneventful. The only thing that changed was one more record added to the work log. It was after finishing such a peaceful day. The team members, including the leader Park Chul-hong, gathered at a Chinese restaurant in the vige. They rarely ate lunch together, so it felt awkward to sit around a round table. The atmosphere was silent, with only the chopsticks clinking, as they waited for the pickled radish toe out. Yoo-hyun shook his head suddenly. He had unconsciously thought of his future ns again. He tried not to think about it deliberately, but it was not easy. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Park Chul-hong asked, and Yoo-hyun made an excuse. ¡°Nothing. But this is my first timeing here. I¡¯ve only ordered delivery before.¡± ¡°We don¡¯te here often either. It¡¯s far, and they deliver anyway.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Park Chul-hong made an excuse, but the reason they didn¡¯te was simple. They didn¡¯t likepany dinners in general. They were stingy with socializing with people, so they didn¡¯t see any reason toe out and eat together. It could be seen as individualism, but there was also afortable aspect to it. Thanks to that, they had a lot of time to think quietly. Yoo-hyun took advantage of the awkward silence and practiced emptying his mind. He rxed his bodyfortably, like the straw hat man had done. He breathed deeply, thinking of letting go of everything in his heart. The quiet table was interrupted by the owner of the Chinese restaurant bringing out the food himself. He was a man with a dull impression, with sparse hair and eyebrows. He mmed down the te of sweet and sour pork and grumbled. ¡°Geez, why does the vige chief want me to give this as a service?¡± ¡°Mr. Nam, what do you mean by that?¡± Park Chul-hong asked, and Nam Hee-woong red at him. ¡°I only get enough money from the vige to cover your ck bean noodles. How can I afford to give you sweet and sour pork for free?¡± ¡°What? That¡¯s not fair. It¡¯s okay.¡± Yoo-hyun slowly turned his head at the sound of his voice. Nam Hee-woong was giving him a dirty look, but he didn¡¯t feel bad at all. Rather, he smiled calmly. ¡°Thank you for your generosity.¡± ¡°You have some nerve.¡± Nam Hee-woong snorted, and Park Chul-hong tried to smooth things over. ¡°Mr. Nam, I¡¯ll pay for it.¡± ¡°No. If you don¡¯t ept it after I offer it, I¡¯ll look like a cheapskate. Just drink more alcohol.¡± ¡°Okay. Please give us more.¡± ¡°Fine. That way I can make some profit too.¡± Nam Hee-woong put down two bottles of liquor in front of Park Chul-hong. He seemed to have nned to push them on them from the beginning, since he brought them without being asked. Kang Jong-ho said to Yoo-hyun, who was smiling. ¡°The owner is especially cranky today.¡± The web novel that catches the eye is ¡®Real Man¡¯ (written by Kim Tae-gung), which shows the essence of a regression story and makes it feel like a movie. Get thetest information from Book Rabbit, the No.1 webtoon preview site! ¡°Is he not usually like that?¡± ¡°Well, he¡¯s a bit grumpy, but he¡¯s a gentlemanpared to the boss.¡± ¡°Why? The boss is a bit hot-tempered, but he has a straightforward personality, which is nice.¡± Yoo-hyun tilted his head in confusion, and Park Chul-hong, the team leader next to him, stuck out his tongue. ¡°He¡¯s only like that to Han Joo-im, only to Han Joo-im.¡± ¡°First, have a drink.¡± Yoo-hyun, who chuckled, poured liquor into his ss. Gulp. Park Chul-hong emptied his ss as soon as he received it, perhaps because of the words of the Chinese restaurant owner. He was a person who had a naive side to him. Nam Hee-woong grumbled, but the food was really delicious. The goryangju that followed the liquor was also clean and drinkable. Especially, the greasy side dishes matched well with it. Even the team members who didn¡¯t like drinking kept drinking. It was natural to get drunk quickly because of the high alcohol content. Was it because of that? The people who didn¡¯t even open their mouths when they drank with the vigers started to spill their personal stories on their own. The start was made by Park Chul-hong, the team leader. ¡°I came here and¡­¡± He had been here for over a year and a half. The transfer period was one year, but he got caught in an unexpected executive audit and got an additional penalty and his term was extended. He had a lot of things piled up inside him, and his story gradually turned into aint. The peak of hisints was about his family. ¡°I wish they would live with me here for a while, but they don¡¯t want toe. Sigh.¡± As Park Chul-hong¡¯s words ended, Cho Ki-jung opened his mouth. Heined about his past frustrating work. ¡°I actually think this is better now. Before¡­¡± Cho Ki-jung liked tinkering with electronic devices, but the actual work given to him was close to hardbor. He became irritable because the work didn¡¯t suit him, and he often shed with his boss. Then his reputation went down and he ended up in this remote business site. It was amon story. Next was Kang Jong-ho¡¯s turn. Heined about his uncertain future. ¡°I don¡¯t even know what to do next¡­¡± Kang Jong-ho was very good at organizing things, but he didn¡¯t use his strengths well. So he didn¡¯t know what kind of work he wanted to do in thepany. Listening to their variousints, Yoo-hyun felt itchy in his mouth. There were parts that he wanted to point out and advise them on. He hesitated for a moment and then shook his head. It might be better to let them babble on with liquor as an excuse for now. They were also pouring out their hearts for once. Yoo-hyun left behind the team members who were mixing up all kinds of words with alcohol and got up from his seat for a moment. He wanted to get some fresh air because he had too many thoughts. Trudge trudge. Yoo-hyun walked for a while towards the forest behind the Chinese restaurant. He didn¡¯t mind the feeling of stepping on the soil as he walked through the sparse trees. The cool breeze that blew in was also quite pleasant. That¡¯s when he walked deeper into the forest. Bang. A familiar impact sound reached his ears. It was a sound that shouldn¡¯t be heard in such a rural vige, so he became curious. Chapter 354: Chapter 354 As he walked further in, the sound became louder. Soon, he saw a sight that made him chuckle. ¡°Someone set up a golf practice range here.¡± It was not just a joke. There was a green that wrapped around the trees, like the ones in a golf practice range. It was arge-scale project that required a lot of effort. It was not just a. There was also a machine that dispensed golf balls, a basket full of balls, and a golf ball retriever. There were golf clubs lined up on a board that was made next to the tree. Someone had deliberately built an outdoor golf practice range here. As he took a step closer, he saw the face of the man who was swinging the club. It was Nam Hee-woong, the owner of the Chinese restaurant he had seen earlier. Whish. This time, he put too much force into it and the club missed the ball. ¡°Ha. I¡¯ll be aughingstock if I go to the field like this.¡± Nam Hee-woong scratched his head in frustration. But he still looked eager as he grabbed the club again. He did not notice Yoo-hyun approaching him as he focused on the ball. He finally gave up and put down the club. That¡¯s when Yoo-hyun cut in. He was slightly tipsy and happy to see a golf club after a long time. It was an impulsive act. ¡°Can I try it once?¡± ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°Sorry if I startled you.¡± Yoo-hyun followed with an apologetic smile. Nam Hee-woong, who was shocked, snorted. ¡°Do you even know how to y golf?¡± ¡°Give me the club.¡± Yoo-hyun calmly reached out his hand. In this situation, one action was better than a hundred words. Nam Hee-woong handed him the club with a doubtful expression. But he added one more thing. ¡°That¡¯s pretty heavy, you know.¡± ¡°It¡¯s perfect.¡± Yoo-hyun swung the club lightly for a moment and smiled. Then he took his stance on the ground where he had made a tform. He felt his chest open as he looked at the wide view. He swung the club with ease, like water flowing. His smooth movement followed by an urate impact hit the ball hard. ng. The ball flew out with a crisp sound. Sway. The swayed as if it would tear, even though his movement was gentle. ¡°Huh.¡± Nam Hee-woong¡¯s mouth dropped open at that one swing. Ching. Yoo-hyun stepped on the button on the ground without paying attention to him. Then a ball popped out of the machine andnded exactly where he wanted it. The logo on the machine was faded, so it seemed like he had bought it from a golf practice range that was closing down. Yoo-hyun got distracted for a moment and then lifted the club again. He wanted to swing it again as he looked at the small white ball. He put some strength into his lower body and hit it down hard. It was a movement that he had repeated thousands, tens of thousands of times. There was no error in it. The golf club that hit the ball cleanly came back to his back. Whirl. Yoo-hyun felt a slight vibration in his fingertips and smiled faintly. He felt this sensation for the first time in a long time and it felt very fresh to him. Then he suddenly tilted his head at a familiar feeling that came to him. It was the same feeling that he had when he was spacing out earlier. He did not think of anything at that moment either. He just repeated the movement that he had done countless times before. ¡°¡­¡± Nam Hee-woong cautiously approached Yoo-hyun who was lost in thought and asked him. ¡°Hey¡­¡± ¡°Just a second.¡± Yoo-hyun reached out his hand to block the ball and then resumed his stance. He started to swing. Once. Twice. He focused on hitting the ball several times. There was no room for any distractions in his mind. His lips curled up slightly. ¡°Wow.¡± Nam Hee-woong¡¯s eyes widened likenterns. All the balls that Yoo-hyun hit hit the cleanly. He was speechless. Yoo-hyun came to a conclusion after hitting the balls for a while. Golf was better than fishing. It was. He preferred ying golf in the open air like this, rather than trying to empty his mind forcibly while fishing. His thoughts vanished as he hit the ball. It felt more like a mental refreshment. Nam Hee-woong approached Yoo-hyun and offered his hand. He was much more humble than he was in the Chinese restaurant. ¡°Hey, how about, can you teach me just once?¡± Yoo-hyun dly agreed. ¡°Sure. But can I use this for a bit?¡± ¡°Of course. As long as I can hit well.¡± ¡°It won¡¯t be bad.¡± ¡°Please, I beg you.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded as he saw Nam Hee-woong¡¯s earnest expression. They hit it off in an instant. Yoo-hyun got straight to the point. ¡°First, hold the club.¡± ¡°Like this?¡± ¡°No. Your finger cement is wrong when you hold it. What you need to do is¡­¡± It didn¡¯t look like Nam Hee-woong had learned properly. His form was stiff, indicating that he had some experience, but his basics were wrong. If the foundation was not solid, no matter how high you piled up the stones, the dam would copse. Yoo-hyun taught him the basics again. ¡°And when you lift the club¡­¡± ¡°It feels awkward?¡± ¡°Rx a bit. Like this¡­¡± He even grabbed his body and adjusted his posture. Nam Hee-woong asked with a doubtful voice, as if the movement was too unnatural for him. ¡°Are you sure this is how you hit it? It feels like my body and the club are doing their own thing.¡± ¡°Just try it once and see. Don¡¯t think of hitting the ball, think of tapping it.¡± ¡°Will this work?¡± ¡°It will. Try it.¡± Yoo-hyun spoke confidently, but Nam Hee-woong tilted his head in doubt. He still looked unconvinced. ¡°Just toss it lightly. And keep your eyes on the ball until the end.¡± ¡°Ugh.¡± Yoo-hyun gestured again, and he swung the club without hesitation. He tried to follow Yoo-hyun¡¯s words at least. But what was this? ng. The ball that always flew sideways this time soared forward. He hit it so easily that he barely felt any impact on his hand. It felt too light. But the power was not light at all. ¡°Wow. It really works.¡± He was surprised and grabbed the club again. But he put too much force into it again, and this time it flew in a different direction. ¡°I told you, you shouldn¡¯t think of hitting the ball. You forced your body to turn, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Well. That¡¯s true, but¡­¡± Nam Hee-woong trailed off, feeling that Yoo-hyun had hit the nail on the head. Yoo-hyun was about to add something, but he checked his watch on his wrist. Quite some time had passed. He thought it was time to wrap up, as the dinner might end soon. ¡°Let¡¯s stop here.¡± ¡°Come on, teach me a little more. I can¡¯t lose to the former boss of Seolreongtang again.¡± ¡°The people inside are waiting for us.¡± ¡°Just a moment. We only need more food and drinks, right?¡± But Nam Hee-woong had a different idea. He picked up his phone before Yoo-hyun could answer. Then he spoke urgently to the staff inside the restaurant. ¡°Hey, Han-sik, bring arge tangsuyuk and two bottles of soju to the Hansung table. Make sure they eat it all as a service. Got it?¡± He rushed in without caring about the front and back, reminding Yoo-hyun of Lim Jun-pyo, the vice president who used to push things forward like a bulldozer. Yoo-hyun chuckled and Nam Hee-woong asked him cautiously after ending the call. ¡°Will this do?¡± ¡°Yes, I understand. Then please watch what I do for a moment. It will help you.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded and picked up the 3-wood club that was leaning. Then he swung it lightly. ng. As always, it felt good to hit the ball in nature. He felt his mind clear as he watched the sway in the breeze. ¡°Wow¡­¡± Nam Hee-woong eximed and Yoo-hyun added a few words. ¡°You¡¯ll be able to do it soon.¡± ¡°Really? Just tell me anything. I¡¯ll do whatever you want.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Nam Hee-woong¡¯s desperate eyes and swung the club a few more times. Yoo-hyun stayed in the forest behind the Chinese restaurant for a long time even after the dinner party was over that day. From the next day on, Yoo-hyun¡¯s lifestyle changed. As soon as he finished his work, Yoo-hyun headed to the forest behind the Chinese restaurant. The scenery was not much different from yesterday, but there were some changes. First of all, the number of golf ranges increased from one to two. He also brought in another machine that gave out golf balls. He didn¡¯t know when he got it. And there was another difference. Yoo-hyun asked, looking at the blue outdoor table on the empty lot. ¡°Boss, what is this?¡± Nam Hee-woong, who had been practicing since he came earlier, answered. ¡°Oh, I brought it here because I thought you had nowhere to sit.¡± He smiled kindly and pointed to the sweet and sour pork on the table. ¡°Did you have dinner? Have some of this. I fried it myself with fresh oil.¡± ¡°Thank you. But this is too much.¡± ¡°Hey, just eat slowly. There¡¯s alcohol too, so have a drink.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you join me?¡± ¡°I have to practice. I don¡¯t have time for that.¡± Yoo-hyun sat on a stic chair and ate the sweet and sour pork, leaving Nam Hee-woong behind. The meat was thicker than what he had eaten yesterday, so it tasted better. ng. While Yoo-hyun was enjoying his food, Nam Hee-woong swung his club endlessly. Yoo-hyun had seen him practicing when he ran in the morning. ording to the employees, he lived here all day long, regardless of morning or afternoon. In a word, he was a golf addict. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t think his passion for one thing was so bad. He wanted to say something more to him because he was so diligent. ¡°Boss, your center axis right now¡­¡± ¡°Is it like this?¡± ¡°Yes. And close your right foot a little more.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t just correct his posture. He also taught him practical things that he could use on the field right away, using his experience. Nam Hee-woong, who put down his club for a moment, listened to Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°If you want to reduce your strokes on the field, it¡¯s much more efficient to improve your approach uracy than to increase your distance.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± ¡°It means that you should practice more with short irons than with drivers. I noticed that you never swing with short irons.¡± ¡°That¡¯s because they don¡¯t go far.¡± ¡°Just trust me and try it once.¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun said that, Nam Hee-woong changed his club. He trusted Yoo-hyun¡¯s wordspletely, as he could see that he was improving every time he followed his advice. Yoo-hyun also swung his club at another spot that was set up after finishing his meal. ng. ng. The two men made the shake without a break as they hit the balls. It was the same the next day, and the day after that. From sweet and sour pork to kung pao chicken, from kung pao chicken to eight-treasure dish. The dishes changed, but the two men kept hitting golf ballste into the night. It was one evening when Yu Hyun was ying golf. Lee Young-nam, the manager who sat on the sofa in the goshiwon, and Bae Yong-hwan listened to Bae Yong-seok¡¯s words. Bae Yong-seok was babbling about a story he heard from a Chinese restaurant delivery man a few days ago. ¡°Manager Han ys golf with the owner of the Chinese restaurant every day on the back mountain¡­¡± Bae Yong-hwan immediately expressed his concern after hearing the exnation. Chapter 355: Chapter 355: Chapter 355 Boss, it looks like Han has given up on the fishing spot. He only ys golf these days. President Bae, Han is not that kind of person. As always, Manager Lee Young-nam spoke with confidence. Bae Yong-hwan looked frustrated and dragged Bae Yong-seok into the conversation. Yong-seok, say something. Han haspletely abandoned the fishing spot, hasnt he? Yes, brother. Thats true. But Bae Yong-seok took a breath and his eyes sparkled for once. He faced the curious gazes and uttered in a serious voice. What if ying golf is part of a bigger picture for the fishing spot development? Hey, talk sense. Youre still unemployed because you think like that. Bae Yong-hwan scoffed at his older brother incredulously, but Manager Lee was different. He rather embraced Bae Yong-seok. No. Theres some truth to what Yong-seok said. Manager Lee. He said he would show us with his actions. Lets wait and see. His words were gentle, but Manager Lees eyes were already full of conviction. Regardless of what the vigers thought, the clock at Yeontae Factory kept ticking. Of course, there was nothing special to do except killing time. After lunch, Yoo-hyun took a stroll around the nearby forest and returned to the factory. He saw the work log spread on the shelf at the factory entrance. He checked it and saw that 100 percent was recorded in the reassembly rate column. It was an update by Team Leader Park Chul-hong before delivering the goods to Mokpo Factory today. He also wrote the date in advance for the next nk column where next weeks work would be recorded. Yoo-hyun chuckled at his small but meticulous attention to detail. Kang Jong-ho came out of the break room and saw him and muttered. Theyre going to be really pissed when they receive the goods in Mokpo today. Why? They always act like jerks when they give us stuff. And they got beaten by Manager Lee this time. They must be really angry. Dont worry. Ill go this time. Han? Kang Jong-ho blinked in surprise at Yoo-hyuns answer. Soon after, Kang Jong-ho and Jo Ki-jeong sat on the bench in the yard. They heard Yoo-hyuns intention and agreed without hesitation. They were happy that he volunteered to go to Mokpo workshop, where they hated to go even if they died. Kang Jong-ho exined first what he had to do there. Go to the reassembly workshop and hand over the monitor first The first thing to do when going to Mokpo workshop was to get the work results verified. This part was simple because there was a visible oue. The tricky part was getting the reassembled products for next week. When you receive them, make sure you get them ording to the reassembly workshop staff quota I got it. Yoo-hyun nodded along even though he knew it roughly. Jo Ki-jeong took over the baton and gave him more practical advice. They bully us when they hand over the goods Thats terrible. Apparently, they were picking on many trivial things and harassing them. Jo Ki-jeong, who had been exining for a long time, predicted todays situation. Today, they will probably make us stand guard all night for not giving us the goods. They did thatst time when they were pissed off. Why dont you just refuse to take the goods if they dont give them to you? You dont know, Han. If we dont get the goods properly and mess up the work, well get punished right away. At least a pay cut. They dont get punished? Why would they? Its our fault for not doing the work. Technically, it was the fault of the side that didnt give the goods on time. And if something goes wrong at the bottom, the responsibility lies with the top. The half-moon people here didnt know this simple fact. They epted the custom as a matter of course. In a word, they were too naive. I see. Yoo-hyun nodded his head for now. It was then, when they were talking about work for once on the table. Park Chul-hong, the team leader who had finished histe meal, walked out with a deep sigh. He looked bright until yesterday, but today hisplexion was very dark. He couldnt look good knowing that he would be bullied. He approached the table and Yoo-hyun said to him abruptly. Team leader, as I told youst time, Ill go on this business trip. Han, its really okay. Its easier to go with Jo. Park Chul-hong shook his head and Jo Ki-jeong red up. Team leader, I went therest week. He really didnt want to go this time, judging by his expression. Yoo-hyun insisted once again. It wasnt to make Jo Ki-jeong or Kang Jong-hofortable. Yoo-hyun was thinking of getting rid of this wrong custom once and for all. Dont worry. I checked the precautions carefully. I can do it. Im not worried about you, Im ufortable Park Chul-hong swallowed his words. Then Jo Ki-jeong and Kang Jong-ho pushed him. Han said he would do it, so just go with him. Sigh Park Chul-hongs sigh deepened. Thats how Yoo-hyuns Mokpo business trip was decided. Contrary to the worried eyes, Yoo-hyun was smiling brightly. His appearance made Park Chul-hongs forehead wrinkles deeper. They say you should pull out a horn while its short. Yoo-hyun, who had made up his mind, pushed Park Chul-hong. Team leader, lets go ande back early today. Even if we go now, we wont get it. Its better to gote and save time. Its impossible. I have to be back before I clock out. Thats nonsense. Chief Park Chul-hong shook his head, but Yoo-hyun pulled his arm. Its possible. Well finish early today. Youre talking big without knowing anything. Fine. Get in. Chief Park Chul-hong sighed and finally grabbed the steering wheel. Vroom. The car went down the narrow mountain road. As they passed the entrance with CCTV, a wide road that circled the reservoir appeared. Yoo-hyun looked around at the scenery outside Yeontae-ri for the first time in a long time. If they drove a little further to the opposite side, they would see the sea, but he hadnt been there yet. He was thinking of going there next time, when Chief Park Chul-hong asked cautiously. Han Team Leader, do you really have a way? Yes. Just trust me. Ill sort everything out. How are you going to do that? Yoo-hyun hadnt told him the details of his n yet. From Chief Park Chul-hongs perspective, it was natural to be curious. Yoo-hyun raised his luck before speaking. But you have to follow me exactly as I say. What are you up to As Chief Park Chul-hongs voice trailed off, Yoo-hyun opened his mouth. What were going to do there is It was the moment when Yoo-hyun finished exining. Screech. Chief Park Chul-hong suddenly stopped the car and blinked his eyes. Does that make sense? It does. Lets go. Yoo-hyun gestured calmly. The Mokpo branch was located about 90 kilometers northwest of Yeontae-ri. It took about an hour and a half by car to get to the Mokpo branch, which was a factory belonging to the home appliance division. It was muchrger than Yeontae branch, but only half as big as Busan branch, which was the main hub. Still, that ce is a factory that handles a lot of products Chief Park Chul-hong, who was holding the steering wheel, kept talking about the Mokpo branch. He started from the history of the Mokpo branch and went on to exin the specific rtionship with Yeontae branch. It was a nervous talk that he spat out after hearing Yoo-hyuns n. Since he had heard it several times already, Yoo-hyun nodded his head routinely. I see. Are you listening to me? Of course. Ive got it in my head. Yoo-hyun answered and looked out the window. The urban scenery that he hadnt seen for a long time came across as exotic. Sigh. He heard a deep sigh from beside him. It was the tenth sigh he heard today. As they crossed the Yeongsan River and circled around the West Sea, a vast factory site came into view. Park Chul-hong, the team leader, briefly stopped at the factory entrance and showed his ID card through the drivers seat window. Im from Yeontae Business Unit. Okay. Go ahead. With that word, the security guard let the car pass. As this scene showed, the Mokpo factory was much morex in terms of ess than the Ulsan factory. It was more appropriate to attribute it to the nature of the workshop that dealt with various products, rather than the difference between the Home Appliances Business Unit and the LCD Business Unit. The Busan factory, which mainly produced refrigerators and washing machines, had tighter ess than this. ordingly, there were many practices that were done under the pretext of convenience in the Mokpo factory. Even if Yoo-hyun didnt dig deep into this side, it was obvious from looking at the situation of the Yeontae Business Unit. Yoo-hyun was thinking about that when the car passed a street where forklifts were moving left and right. Soon after, warehouses made of container boxes spread out in all directions. Park Chul-hong, the team leader, parked the car in front of an empty lot near a warehouse. nk. Yoo-hyun got out of the car and turned his head to look at the warehouse next to him. -Reassembly Work Team There was a crooked sign hanging on the warehouse door. It seemed to tell the status of the reassembly work team, which was located in the most remote corner of the Mokpo Business Unit. Yoo-hyun approached Park Chul-hong, who was next to him, and said. This ce is really poor. But they are proud bastards. They only act like that in front of us. Well, thats true. Park Chul-hong did not shake his head at Yoo-hyuns words. It was a fact that the reassembly work teams location was the farthest from the Mokpo Business Unit. The problem was that Yeontae Business Unit was under their feet. Park Chul-hong did not bother to argue about it as if it was natural, and jumped onto the trunk of the truck. Ill unload them first. You catch them. Okay. Yoo-hyun received 20 boxes of monitors that were packed. The quantity was small, so they didnt take up much space. Thud. It was when Yoo-hyun put down the 20th box on the ground. Squeak. The container warehouse door opened and a buzzing voice came out. Haha. Did those parasites from Yeontae team up with old man Noh? Team Leader Kang, dont worry. Well crush them this time. Puhahaha. Team Leader Ma, youre so excited, so excited. Huh? The man who was holding his belly andughing noticed the truck and smirked. Then some middle-aged men who looked like they had a temper turned their heads. Among them was Ma Jong-hyun, the team leader who hade to audit Yeontae Business Unit a while ago. He lifted his lips in a long smile and said. Wow, Mr. Park, you came early today. Hello, sir. Park Chul-hong, the team leader, got off the truck and bowed his head. Yoo-hyun greeted him politely. Then, the other men said something to Park Chul-hong. They didnt even nce at Yoo-hyun, let alone show any interest. Hey, Mr. Park, youre on a roll these days because of the manager, huh? Lucky me, right? I have a strong backer. Hahaha. Park Chul-hong couldnt answer to the tant sarcasm. It was clear who was the boss and who was the subordinate. In the office of the appliance assembly department in Mokpo branch, the assembly team was the top dog. There were reassembly teams under assembly team A, B, C, and D. The reason why the reassembly teams were the underdogs was simple. Their performance depended on what kind of products the assembly teams passed on to them. In other words, the assembly teams and the reassembly teams yed a game of Go-Stop, where they tried to cheat and bluff each other. They gave the good products to the reassembly teams instead of Yeontae branch. The reassembly teams results were rtively better. Thats why Yeontae branch, which used to handle reassembly exclusively, was further downsized. And now it was reduced to a subcontractor for the reassembly teams. Chapter 357: Chapter 357: Chapter 357 With Jo Ki-Jeongs help, Yoo-hyun had connected the factorysndline phone to his cell phone. Thanks to that, he could answer the calls from the factory even from afar. Yes, this is Yeontae Business ce. As soon as Yoo-hyun answered, he heard a furious voice on the other end. -You crazy bastards! Are you not going to take the goods? The voice was so loud that Yoo-hyun had to lower the volume of his cell phone. Then he asked calmly. Can I get the goods if I go today? -Get what? Even if you beg on your knees, I might not give them to you. Okay. I understand. -What kind of answer is that? Yoo-hyun lowered the volume even more and replied. Then Ill go when I can get them. -Do whatever you want. The angry voice echoed through the speaker. Yoo-hyun did exactly as he said. He didnt go to Mokpo Business ce the next day, or the day after that. Four days passed in a week without him doing any work. This was the first time in history that something like this had happened. Kang Jong-Ho, who was lying on the floor of the break room, expressed his unnecessary worry. Is this really okay? Its fine. Dont worry and just read your martial arts novel. I have to read it next. Yoo-hyun, who was lying next to him, said casually. Kang Jong-Ho got up. Okay. Just wait a bit. Then he started to turn the pages of the book with concentration. The book happened to feature a martial arts master who had hidden his power. Kang Jong-Ho nced at Yoo-hyun, who was lying down so casually. He looked exactly like the character in the book. Kang Jong-Ho shook his head vigorously and turned the page again. He had a lot of strange thoughts after going through so many things. At that moment. Ma Jong-Hyun, the team leader of Mokpo Business ce, was facing the manager of the assembly business unit. The manager frowned after hearing Ma Jong-Hyuns report. Yeontae bastards still havent taken the goods? These crazy. Yes. I think we have to discipline them all this time. Thats right. I have to contact the audit team. Yeontae bastards didnte at all to get the goods, right? Yes? Well they dide. Ma Jong-Hyun hesitated to answer the managers question. The managers eyes sparkled for a moment. Then what? They didnt take the goods and left. Why? Dont tell me we didnt give them. If we get caught for messing up, well be in trouble with the audit team. Ma Jong-Hyun remembered what the new recruit had said a while ago. -We clearly requested confirmation and delivery of the goods. You didnt give them. Thats on your side, right? He swallowed his saliva and stammered. Uh Ill check again. Yeah. Make a good decision. Yeontae Business ces performance is our performance. We cant afford to miss a week. I understand. Ma Jong-Hyun bit his lower lip and nodded. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun, who was reading a book, went outside because the weather was nice. He was walking through the woods when his phone rang. It was Kim Hyun-Min, the team leader who called him whenever he thought of him. There was nothing more to say, so Yoo-hyun briefly exined the situation here. Im here right now Kim Hyun-Minughed out loud after hearing Yoo-hyuns story. -Puhahaha. You cruel kid. Youre messing with innocent people there too. Thats not it. Im just trying to fix some wrong practices here. -Yeah, thats what it is. Anyway, you have a good habit of turning things upside down wherever you go. Kim Hyun-Min had already made up his mind without listening or asking any more questions. There was no reason to argue with him here, so Yoo-hyun said resignedly. Think whatever you want. Anyway, Im a pacifist. -Kkkk. Okay. Just wait there. Ill be there as soon as I finish the project. Yes. There are a lot of fun things here. Its an amazing ce. -You lucky bastard. You sound like youre finally getting some sense. Really? Thats good to hear. He said it casually, but it felt more rewarding than any otherpliment. He was exchanging a few words with him when it happened. His phone rang and he checked the caller ID. It was the Mokpo branch, which had been calling him frequentlytely. Team leader, Ill see you soon. -All right. Take care. He wrapped up the call with Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, and answered the iing call. Yes, this is Yeontae branch. A thin voice came from the other side of the phone. -Hey, rookie, where did Park branch manager go? It was Min Dal-gi, the foreman who had called him before. He seemed to have delegated his work to him because he couldnt handle it himself. He went to the bathroom for a moment. -Ha. Hurry up ande over. Ill give you the goods. Yoo-hyun frowned at Min Dal-gis words, which he spat out as if he was doing him a favor. What do I do? Our truck is broken right now. -What? Cant you just tell him when hees for the inspection? Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and asked, and Min Dal-gi snorted. -Ha. Are you out of your mind? Im sorry. Then Ill hang up. -Hey. Hey, you bastard Yoo-hyun politely said goodbye and hung up the phone. He heard the next words, but he thought they could understand each other. Of course, it was Yoo-hyuns wishful thinking. A momentter. Another call came in. As soon as Yoo-hyun answered the phone, Min Dal-gi yelled angrily. -Hey. You crazy bastard. Are you the only one there? The others are cleaning up the warehouse right now. -Are you really going to do this? You guys who dont take the goods are all losers. I might just flip them over. Min Dal-gi seemed determined to be more aggressive. He acted as if he was the branch manager himself. Yoo-hyun calmly listened to his words and exined the situation. Ma branch manager told me to just go. The other branch managers heard it clearly, and it was recorded. -What, what? Recorded? Yes. It happened to be recorded. -You crazy bastard. Stay there. Ill send a car. Min Dal-gi hung up with a bang, as if a fire had fallen on his feet. He could tell what was going on from hisst word alone. There must have been a fight inside already. You should have listened to me in the first ce. Yoo-hyun chuckled as he looked at his phone that had ended the call. The word recorded was fatal. He remembered the conversation with the director and loaded the goods onto the truck reluctantly. It took him two hours to sort and load the reassembled products that would be sent to Yeontae branch. Vroom. A littleter, Min Dal-gi stepped on the elerator as he grabbed the steering wheel. Ma Jong-hyun, the branch manager who sat in the passenger seat, cursed as he thought about it. Ha. Recorded. Bullshit. What is he? Min Dal-gi swallowed his saliva and told him everything he had heard from Park Chul-hong, the branch manager, a few weeks ago. I heard hes an office worker. And hes a pretty promising talent, they say. His backer is from Group Strategy Office What? Group Strategy Office? Why are you telling me this now? Anyone who belonged to Hanseong Electronics knew how scary Group Strategy Office was. Ma Jong-hyun shouted and Min Dal-gi bowed his head low. Im sorry. I thought it was just a bluff back then. I cant believe this. Why would such a talente to a dump like Yeontae? Min Dal-gi, who had been watching Ma Jong-hyuns reaction, cautiously voiced his opinion. Maybe hes trying to push us down and grow Yeontae branch. Huh. No way. Hes meticulous enough to record everything. I think it would be better to cooperate with him a little bit as long as he doesnt take our quantity. Min Dal-gis words made Ma Jong-hyun scratch his head hard. Damn it. Its totally messed up. It was almost time to finish the work. Yoo-hyun, who was sitting in the break room of the Yeontae workce, muttered as he looked at the clock. I have to go y golf Hey, how can you say that in this situation? Jo Ki-jeong, who was sitting in the same posture, asked with a dumbfounded expression. Yoo-hyun replied nonchntly. So what? Work and life should be separated. Sigh. Park Cheol-hong, the team leader who was listening next to him, let out a sigh. At that moment, the rm in the break room rang perfectly. Beep beep beep beep beep. The CCTV showed a trucking up. Okay, the goods are being delivered. Lets go get them. Are they really bringing them themselves? Yoo-hyun pointed to the TV screen at Kang Jong-hos question. Yes. They said for sure. Look. Its not a van, its a truck. Well Come on, lets go. Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and dragged the team members, but they couldnt smile. No matter how much they didnt understand the situation, they had an idea of what was going to happen from experience. Besides, the other party was Psycho Ma Jong-hyun, the team leader. It was obvious that they would get into a fight. Kang Jong-ho, who remembered the vige leaders feat a while ago, briefly wondered if he should pull out the big mop handle that was leaning against the break room wall. The team members who came out to the site naturally moved to the tform. This was now an automatic reflexive action. Yoo-hyun sat on the tform and asked the team members who were looking around nervously. You dont need to shrink your shoulders. Theyre here to give us something. They wont just give it to us. Well, yeah. Yoo-hyun nodded obediently at Jo Ki-jeongs words. Then sighs came out from here and there. They hadnt fully epted this situation yet. They were too used to the wrong practices. If it had been before, they would have just left it alone because they didnt want to get involved in annoying things, but this time it was different. They decided that it would be better to change it quickly. Yoo-hyun insisted more actively on his opinion. We are receiving a request for reassembly. Its natural for them toe. Thats what Han Joo-im thinks. Ma team leader wont just sit still. Park Cheol-hong, the team leader, still looked worried. Yoo-hyun conveyed his strong will to him. Even if theye out strong, we have to confront them this time. If we dont tie up here, well always be bullied. What if we get disciplined? Everyones eyes gathered at Park Cheol-hongs question. This part was their biggest Achilles heel. Dont worry. When you see a mad dog, you avoid it, not catch it. Ma team leader will have no choice either. Ha. So youre saying were mad dogs. Thats just an expression. Yoo-hyun smiled and Park Cheol-hong shook his head helplessly. Kang Jong-ho and Jo Ki-jeongughed hollowly as if they couldnt believe it. Big changes are usually apanied by pain. He said it easily, but Yoo-hyun knew that the uing negotiation with Ma Jong-hyun wouldnt be easy. It wasnt just because he was a psycho. As much as there were mutual interests between organizations, they wouldnt back down easily either. So Yoo-hyun made up his mind for once. He decided that he would endure a little trouble for afortable life in the future. It was then. Vroom. A truck came up the narrow road. The team members all lined up on the site. Yoo-hyun also stood next to them. Chapter 358: Chapter 358: Chapter 358 nk. As soon as he got out of the car, Chief Ma Jonghyun scanned the ce and looked at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun smiled brightly, but he turned his head away with a sour expression. Chief Park, did the truck break down? Ah, yes. Im sorry. Well fix it. Chief Park Chulhong gave the prepared answer and closed his eyes tightly. He expected a burst of anger at any moment. But surprisingly, Chief Ma Jonghyun suppressed his rage and said calmly. No, it happens. Thats why we brought this weeks work materials. Chief, here are the defect analysis report and the work request form. Min Dalki, who always acted snobbish, even put on a humble face. Chief Park Chulhong blinked his eyes at the unexpected behavior of the two men. Then Yoo-hyun approached and looked at the work request form. The deadline is only three days away. We cant do a weeks worth of work. No, thats not Min Dalki hesitated as he met Chief Ma Jonghyuns eyes. Yoo-hyun mixed a gentle voice with a strong gaze and said. Were not saying we wont take it. Isnt that right, Chief Ma? Chief Ma Jonghyun flinched as he listened. What if he acted tough here? Yoo-hyun was ready to sh with him once and for all. He already had a scenario in his head. But what was this? The reaction was too radical. Thats right. Mr. Han is right. Min Chief, take out some of the quantity from Yeontae branch. Chief Ma Jonghyun nodded his head, and Min Dalki immediately reflected his opinion. Yes. I understand. Then well set the target quantity at 40 percent, and well match the rest. We can also reduce it further. No, we have to do our job too. Thats right. Hahaha. Min Dalkiughed awkwardly and pretended to be nice. Chief Ma Jonghyuns expression didnt look too bad either. Did he think he was being recorded? But that was too low for him. Whatever the reason was, it was a good opportunity. Yoo-hyun seized the chance and asked right away. Min Chief, I have a question. What is it? Think about it. Usually, the ce that requests the work should hand over the materials. Isnt this the right direction? Hahaha. You must not know because youre new, but this is how its always done. Is that really so? I should contact my superiors Yoo-hyun tried to bluff a little to shake him up. Then Chief Ma Jonghyun panicked and answered. Min Chief, do that. Yes. I understand. He should have been angry by now, considering his psychopathic personality trait. But he gave in too easily again. Min Dalki was the same. He didnt know what was going on, but there was no reason not to eat the rice cake that rolled in. Yoo-hyun quickly brought up the next topic. And one more thing. What? Is there more? Yoo-hyun continued to speak to Min Dalki Chief who asked in surprise. Yes. Normally, audits are done by the audit team. Why are you doing audits in the work team? Huh? Thats because Maybe its because its too different from what I know. This also Before Yoo-hyun could scare him, Chief Ma Jonghyun made a decision without asking or checking anything. Min Chief, just divide the materials and check only the performance. Yes. I understand. Min Dalki nodded again. The workers of Yeontae branch who were watching were speechless. Yoo-hyun shouted inwardly with joy and spat out one more word. Theres more. What is it this time? Chief Ma Jong-hyun looked annoyed. Yoo-hyun did not avoid his eyes and answered. Its about our attendance. We need to get permission for holidays and vacations now As he spoke longer, Chief Ma and Min Dal-gi looked more and more exhausted. But they listened to him until the end. And they came to the same conclusion. Just do it. They seemed like they would even take off their pants if he asked them to. Thats how friendly Chief Ma was. No matter how much he abused his power, he was very pleased with him right now. Yoo-hyun expressed his honest feelings. Thank you, Chief. Thanks to you, the Mokpo branch and the Yeontae branch can have a win-win situation. R-right? Win-win is good, win-win. For a moment, Chief Ma smiled awkwardly and lifted his lips. Instead of dropping a bomb as he expected, a warm breeze blew in the Yeontae branch. Wow. The Yeontae branch staff who saw him could not close their mouths in surprise. After Chief Ma left. Yoo-hyun sat down for a moment and sorted out his thoughts. Why was he so submissive? Did Chief Ma have a lot of trouble behind him? That was the most reasonable thought. It was natural to be careful when he had a lot to lose. He got it too easily, but anyway, the important thing was the result. Thanks to him, Yoo-hyun could now rx. He finished his schedule lightly and Kang Jong-ho, who was sitting next to him, asked him casually. His face was full of curiosity. Mr. Han, did you work in the audit team or something? Something like that. Ah, so thats how you knew so well. It was impossible to know all the situations that were going around in the audit team. The business units were different, and the work they did waspletely different. But there was no need to exin it in detail, so Yoo-hyun just nodded his head. Well, something like that. It was really amazing. How did you solve it so easily? Kang Jong-ho pped his hands and expressed his joy. Then Jo Gi-jeong came over and joined in. Thats right. Its much better to be here than in other factories. Of course. No interference, easy work, and we can go outside. Its the best. Kang Jong-ho smiled btedly and revealed his feelings. Yoo-hyun had already thought what they were thinking now. Swish. When he checked the time, it was almost the end of work hours. It was time to go y golf, so Yoo-hyun got up from his seat. Ill go first. Okay. Mr. Han, have a good time. Then Jo Gi-jeong and Kang Jong-ho greeted him. It was a trivial greeting, but they seemed new to him because they didnt care much about other peoples work. Yes. Have a good time too. When Yoo-hyun turned around, he heard Chief Park Cheol-hongs voice from behind him. Mr. Han, good job. It was the first time he heard such a friendly sound from his mouth. Yoo-hyun turned his head and smiled wryly. Buy me some strong liquor next time. Then Chief Park lifted his lips slightly. He could haveughed out loud, but he still seemed awkward with this kind of light conversation. This was also a problem that time would solve. It didnt matter if he didnt change it anyway. Thud thud. Maybe it was because he had unloaded a heavy burden? Yoo-hyuns steps toward the golf course looked unusually light today. Its hard to feel the strength of a typhoon when youre in the center of it. The same goes for being in the center of change. Even if there is a big change, you cant tell what impact it has until time passes. This was the story of the half-workers at Yeontaes workce right now. They spent the next day with a nervous feeling. The same thing happened the next day. And on the day after that, they finally realized for sure that things had changed. Beep beep beep beep. The sound of the rm in the break room and the truck from Mokpos workce on the CCTV screen were the starting point of their realization. Kang Jong-ho, who was on CCTV duty, licked his lips. Theyre reallying to pick it up. Yeah. Look at the back of the truck. They also loaded this weeks reassembled products. Cho Ki-jung, who was next to him, felt uneasy too. Yoo-hyun, who was making coffee in the corner, casually said. Lets go get it. I think its only right to help them unload. Then the half-workers looked at Yoo-hyun with a dumbfounded expression. Park Chul-hong, the team leader, turned his head away and muttered. I dont think thats something a junior should say There were two people in the truck that Yoo-hyun had never seen before. One of them, an older man, introduced himself as a member of the reassembly team at Mokpos workce. That was the end of their conversation. They didnt do anything like conducting an unexpected audit or making other demands like before. They just delivered the defective products that needed to be reassembled next week. They even showed some courtesy. The older man who had unloaded the boxes himself handed over a document. Heres the work order. Please check it. Oh, yes. Here it is. Park Chul-hong, the team leader, felt the drastic change and signed it. The people from Mokpos workce finished their mission and left with this weeks reassembled products. It used to take at least eight hours to receive the goods while being bullied by them, but now it only took 20 minutes. The half-workers at Yeontaes workce were stunned by the remarkable change. Cho Ki-jung, who was looking at the stacked boxes, gave a hollowugh and said. Junior Yu, youre really amazing. Thats right. I cant believe this is happening. Kang Jong-ho looked at Yoo-hyun with an admiring expression. Yoo-hyun said to the two people who were making small talk that they didnt usually do. Lets finish quickly and rest. The half-workers who met eyesughed softly. A few days passed and the weekend came to Yeontae-ri. ng. Yoo-hyun came out of his dormitory wearing a neat cor T-shirt and beige cotton pants. The cool autumn breeze was blowing, making it a perfect day to go out. He still had some time before his appointment, so he walked leisurely. Thats when he came out to the road that connected the vige and his dormitory. He heard someone greeting him and turned around. It was Lee Young-nam, the manager. Junior Yu, good morning. Manager Lee, hello. He felt happy every time he saw him now, so Yoo-hyun greeted him warmly. Lee Young-nam, who had a pleasant smile on his face, looked at Yoo-hyuns outfit and lightly joked. Haha. Where are you going? Yes. I have an appointment. Then he casually asked what he had been curious about. Yoo-hyun had told him to wait for the results, so he couldnt ask directly and beat around the bush. Right. Hows work going? Yes. Its going very well. Yoo-hyun answered confidently as he had handled Yeontaes workce well. The rtionship with Mokpos workce was smoothly settled, and he got everything he could get out of them. There were no more unreasonable audits, and attendance issues were also neatly resolved. The half-workers could now go out freely on weekends without worrying about Mokpos workce. Lee Young-nams help also yed a part in this easy resolution of work. Yoo-hyun expressed his gratitude in his words. Its all thanks to you, manager. Thank you for your support. Haha. Support? Well, I guess so. The fishing spot has been developed a lot recently. Why did he suddenly bring up the fishing spot? He tilted his head slightly, but he understood since he was very interested in developing the fishing spot. Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up and responded positively. Thats right. The vige seems to be getting better and better. Its thanks to you. What have I done? Its all thanks to you, vige head. And to the people of the vige as well. Hahaha. You are really devoted to the viges development, even if it means The vige head, Lee Young-nam,ughed heartily and was about to say something when Yoo-hyun interrupted him with his sharp words. Chapter 359: Chapter 359: Chapter 359 Screech. A white van stopped in front of Yoo-hyun and Lee Young-nam, the section chief. Nam Hee-woong, the owner of the Chinese restaurant who was sitting in the back seat, called out to Yoo-hyun. Mr. Han. Oh? Mr. Lee. He then got out of the car when he saw Lee Young-nam. Lee Young-nam asked Nam Hee-woong. Mr. Nam, where are you going? Yes. Im going to the field with Mr. Han today. The field? Lee Young-nam blinked his eyes and Yoo-hyun answered for him. Its a golf course called Haenam CC. Were going to check it out. Ah, a golf course? Are you going on a survey trip? Yes. Something like that. Yoo-hyun nodded his head and at that moment, a man who was sitting in the passenger seat leaned his head forward and revealed his face as he took off his sunsses. Oh, Mr. Lee, long time no see. Huh? Mr. Jeon? No, Mr. Choi too? Lee Young-nam was surprised to see the faces of the two men. It was understandable because they were the influential figures of Yeonseung-ri vige, which was next to Yeontae-ri vige. One of them was Lee Young-nams younger brother who was in charge of the viges affairs, and the other one was a man who had graduated from a university in Seoul and worked at apany before returning to the vige. The story of how they revived Yeonseung-ri vige, which was on the verge of copse, by joining forces was well-known in Yeontae-ri vige. Lee Young-nam felt bitter every time he heard that story. But why did theye to Yeontae-ri vige? He looked at them with a wary gaze and the man who was sitting in the passenger seatughed heartily and pointed at Yoo-hyun. Hahaha. I heard that there is a very talented person in Yeontae-ri vige. So Im going to take him with me. Mr. Han? Lee Young-nam looked puzzled and Nam Hee-woong smiled and said. Yes. Mr. Han is an ace. They were going to hire Yoo-hyun from Yeontae-ri vige? And they knew that Yoo-hyun was a talented person and an ace. Lee Young-nams mind was confused by this unexpected scenario. Nam Hee-woong ignored Lee Young-nam and gestured to Yoo-hyun. Mr. Han, lets go. Yes. Okay. Lee Young-nam, who had thought of one possibility, grabbed Yoo-hyun who was about to get in the car. He whispered to him with a serious expression. Mr. Han, are you going to join forces with another vige? Yes. We should if we can. Its more fun when we do things together. Huh. Lee Young-nam realized that he had missed something. In the past, Yeontae-ri and Yeonseung-ri viges had developed together. Their rtionship had weakened after andslide destroyed the main road and a hill blocked their way, but it was reasonable to cooperate for the revival of the vige. But it was not easy for an outsider to lead a problem that even the section chiefs could not solve. He asked with a worried heart. Are you sure its okay? Of course. Ill bring you good news. The answer was as always cool. Lee Young-nam looked at Yoo-hyun with a trusting gaze. I see. Ill look forward to it. Yes. You can expect it. Yoo-hyun smiled and got in the car. Nam Hee-woong, who was sitting in the back seat, whispered to Yoo-hyun. What did Mr. Lee say? Did he say anything about joining forces with Yeonseung-ri? He just seemed a little worried. Worried that we might lose? Yes. So I told him to expect it. We have to win and treat him to a meal. Yoo-hyuns honest answer made Nam Hee-woong clench his fist and say. Leave that to me. Ill treat him well if we win. Ill look forward to it. The two representatives of Yeontae-ri vige smiled at each other in todays golf bet. Vroom. It was after the white van had left. Lee Young-nam, the manager of Lees, muttered as he watched the van disappear. I have no idea what kind of big picture hes drawing. He sounded worried, but his lips were curled up. Hae-nam CC was located as high as Yeon-tae-ri. Because it was next to the sea, Yoo-hyun could see the ocean from the first hole teeing ground where he was standing. He took a deep breath as he looked at the horizon. He felt calm just by breathing. Maybe that was why? The feeling of holding a golf club was different from usual. It wasnt about fitting his hand, being light, or anything like that. He just felt a tingling in his chest, wanting to hit the ball as soon as he held the club. He smiled and said, This will be fun. Then, Jeon Il-ho, who was warming up next to him, snorted. He was a tall man with sharp features, a typical Ho-nam look, and he had a distinctive deep voice and a refreshingugh. He was the owner of Seol-leong-tang restaurant in Yeon-seung-ri, and the younger brother of the manager. You said you y golf well, but you seem to have a lot of leisure? What matters is not the skill. Its important to be here with good people in a good ce. At Yoo-hyuns rxed answer, Choi Jeong-bok, the owner of the mobile phone shop in Yeon-seung-ri who was next to him, chuckled. He was in his early forties, younger than the others, and he looked even younger because he had a small face, fair skin, and round sses. Haha. Brother, I think the young friend is right. Well, lets see how much he can do. Jeon Il-ho turned his head with an uneasy expression. There was Nam Hee-woong, who was taking his stance. Hey, Nam president, cheer up. Jeon Il-ho was a bit talkative. He had a spiteful side that didnt match his cheerful appearance. Nam Hee-woong had practiced hitting balls all night because he didnt want to lose to him. Yoo-hyun smirked in between. Bang. The ball that Nam Hee-woong hit flew straight away. Wow. Nam president, did you eat some kind of elixir or something? Jeon Il-ho asked in surprise, and Nam Hee-woong, who was his same age, shrugged his shoulders. Well, its nothing. I just hit it well today. Dont be cocky. You should see how I do it. Jeon Il-ho swung his club and took his stance with a confident expression. His form looked pretty stable as if he wasnt just talking big. The result was not bad either. p p p p. President, nice shot. The caddy who was close to him cheered him up with apuse. And finally it was Yoo-hyuns turn. He wanted to hit it as soon as he grabbed the club. Which course should he take? It was not his head but his tingling chest that decided the direction. Okay, then lets see the skill of the excellent talent that Nam president praised so much. Jeon Il-ho sneered at Yoo-hyun who stood in front of the ball with a smile on his lips. He looked mischievous as he raised his eyebrows one by one, but Yoo-hyun didnt notice him at all. Brother, your posture looks good. Did you learn somewhere? Choi Jeong-bok said a word, and the caddy next to him tilted his head. But isnt that handsome oppa aiming at the wrong direction? Its hard to get over that hill. Leave him alone. He must be overconfident because hes young. Jeon Il-ho snickered at the caddys words. The course that Yoo-hyun chose was one that would get stuck on the hill unless he had a decent distance. He was trying to go straight where he should have turned sideways. It looks hard Nam Hee-woong, who knew Yoo-hyuns skill well, looked worried too. Everyones eyes were on him at that moment. Yoo-hyun moved his body. It was a smooth motion like riding on a gentle breeze. But the impact was explosive. Bang. The ball that became a dot flew far away and easily crossed over the hill in the distance. At the same time, everyones mouths opened wide. Wow. The surprise did not stop there. When Yoo-hyun ced the ball right next to the hole in his next approach, When he casually scored a birdie in the first hole, When he showed an amazing distance in the next hole, The people who were with him looked at Yoo-hyun with admiration. Wow, hes really good. Even Jeon Ilho, who had been acting snobbish, praised Yoo-hyun. The others were speechless. The caddy, who had been gasping in astonishment, tilted his head again. He looked at Yoo-hyun, who was standing on the teeing ground. Hes not going to try to hit it up the hill in one shot, is he? Nah, no way. The people shook their heads as if they had agreed. But they also looked at Yoo-hyun with anticipation. Yoo-hyun lifted his head and took in the scenery of the faraway ce. A small hill was visible across theke. The t surface on top of the hill where the hole was located was very narrow, and it was out if it went over the back. Whooosh. He felt the wind blowing and adjusted his direction. If he wanted to win? It would have been much safer to aim for the bottom of the hill. But Yoo-hyun didnt care about that at all. He had no concept of score or probability right now. He just wanted to hit it in the direction he wanted. It was not I have to hit it, but I want to hit it that moved Yoo-hyuns body. The movement that he had repeated thousands, tens of thousands of times unfolded like a picture. ng. He felt a tingling sensation in his fingertips as he hit the ball. The ball flew out with a crisp sound. The ball that flew exactly along the course he wanted went up to the top of the hill where the hole was located. p p p p p p. Wow. Amazing. Hes a pro, a pro. Really, thats possible. Amidst the apuse and cheers that kepting, Yoo-hyun bowed his head. He felt a sense of aplishment and satisfaction in his chest. He smiled while holding back the smile that wasing out. He wanted to hit it. He wanted to hit it quickly. He felt a strange feeling that he had never felt before while ying golf. What was this feeling? Yoo-hyun, who was thinking for a moment, was approached by Nam Heeung, who asked him. Yoo-hyun, you look happy? Yes. Its really fun. Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and said cheerfully. It was not just a word. He enjoyed hitting the ball itself so much. He felt refreshed every time the ball flew, and a smile formed on his lips. At some point, he liked not only hitting the ball, but also walking on the grass, breathing in the sea air, and chatting andughing with people. Of course, there were times when he made mistakes or hit the ball wrong. The people sighed when Yoo-hyuns ball went off course. What a shame. Haha. Even a pro makes mistakes sometimes. Jeon Ilho now called Yoo-hyun a pro. There was no trace of his snobbish attitude at first. He even sent Yoo-hyun a friendly look as if he had fallen for him. Yoo-hyun responded to him with a yful smile. Thats life. Sometimes its like this, sometimes its like that. Hahaha. Thats true. Jeon Ilhoughed heartily, and the others followed suit. Yoo-hyun didnt care about mistakes. He enjoyed them too. When they had yed quite a few holes, Yoo-hyun realized something. How long had it been since he yed golf with such ease? He couldnt remember. He liked golf, but he couldnt enjoy it as a hobby. Sometimes he used golf to please his boss, sometimes to show off his position. But now it was different. There was no one to impress or show off to. And maybe because he had some peace of mind, he could fully enjoy this moment. It was so fun that there was no room for other thoughts to interfere. He didnt even think about looking at his phone, which he used to check dozens of times a day. It wasnt that he deliberately avoided it like before. Suddenly, Yoo-hyun felt like he knew what this nagging feeling in his heart was. Chapter 360: Chapter 360: Chapter 360 When he drank with his friends without any worries. When Park Seung-woo, his junior, received an award on the stage and called his name. When he saw his colleagues grow up splendidly. When he was with his mothers happy smile. When he tasted the thrilling sensation of victory in martial arts. When he poured out his skills in front of Steve Jobs. When he had coffee with Jeong Da-hye. He felt the same as when he enjoyed those moments fully with joy. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun put his hand on his chest that was tingling. When he pretended to be rxed at work, Or when he emptied his mind while fishing. He could never feel the palpitation that he felt in his chest at those times when he tried and worked hard consciously. So thats it. Yoo-hyun felt like he had found a little answer to his worries. -Lets enjoy this moment as it is. That realization made Yoo-hyun more free. Then, Jeon Il-ho, who was riding on the cart, called Yoo-hyun. Pro. Come on. Lets go to the next course. Okay. Yoo-hyun smiled pleasantly and ran. After finishing all 18 holes, Yoo-hyun sweated in the bathhouse attached to the entrance building. It was when Yoo-hyun got up from the hot water. Jeon Il-ho, who had been praising Yoo-hyuns body all along, eximed unknowingly. Wow. Pro is What? No, no. I have some pride too. He then went into the deep water quickly. It was a matter of time before they became close after ying golf and taking a bath together. The subtle sense ofpetition that they felt at first was gone now. Choi Jeong-bok, who got on the car and grabbed the steering wheel, said. Today was so much fun. Yeah. The members were so good. Nam Hee-woong smiled happily at Jeon Il-hos words. Haha. Lets do it again next time. Well, Id love to do it every day if Pro allows me? Jeon Il-ho turned his head to the back seat and raised his eyebrows at Yoo-hyun. Puhahaha. Thats right. Lets go for a cool one. Hahahaha. Then everyoneughed loudly, including Jeon Il-ho. They all looked like they were enjoying this moment very much. The good atmosphere continued at the raw fish restaurant. Jeon Il-ho and Choi Jeong-bok, who lost the bet, prepared a huge feast for them. ng. ng. The raw fish that they ate while listening to the sound of waves was so delicious. Yoo-hyun picked up a thick piece of raw fish and admired it. Wow, awesome. This is really delicious. How is it? Pro, do you think youlle again? Not just next time? Ill go anytime if you call me. Yoo-hyun said coolly, and Jeon Il-ho shrugged his shoulders. Hahaha. This guy. But I dont like being called boss. It makes me look old. I dont like being called Pro either. Choi Jeong-bok came up with a perfectpromise for Yoo-hyuns answer. Why dont you just call each other brother? Honestly, if we go by skill, Pro is older than me. Then Jeon Il-ho asked Yoo-hyun for agreement. Puhahaha. Thats good. How about it, Pro? Can I call you brother? Nam Hee-woong and Choi Jeong-bok also joined in subtly. Im the same age as you, so why not? Im the youngest among us three, so I guess its possible for me? Yoo-hyun chuckled at the eyes directed at him. This ce was not apany. It was more like a friendly atmosphere with people who shared the same hobby rather than colleagues. Yoo-hyun acted as he pleased without caring about others eyes or measuring himself in this pleasant atmosphere. Come on, brothers, lets have a drink together. Sounds good, little brother. nk. nk. nk. The four sses of the spirited men collided pleasantly. Yoo-hyun swallowed his drink, feeling the cool sea breeze. Ah. The taste of the liquor was superb as he drank it with the sea breeze. It was nice to experience this kind of life. The trivial things brought him great joy. Going to the golf course was a good opportunity. After that day, Yoo-hyun did not just spend his days in a daze. He did not work hard on anything, but he tried to enjoy the moment more. Working at the factory, resting at the dormitory, mingling with the vigers. Fishing or ying golf. Or lying on the factory floor like this. His daily life, which was not much different from before, felt gradually different. The present moment, which he might never return to, seemed more special. That change made a smile appear on Yoo-hyuns lips. Thud. Park Chul-hong, who sat next to him on the floor, asked. Why are you smiling like that? Just because Im happy. Thatsme. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and shrugged his shoulders. Park Chul-hong put something down on the floor with a thud. Huh? Whats this? What do you mean, its bread. Wow. Maple bread? It looks expensive. Just. I bought it on my way back from my hometown. I thought it would be good to eat. Ill enjoy it. Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up and Park Chul-hong, who was scratching his head, awkwardly changed the subject. Nothing happened while I was away, right? Yes. The Mokpo staff are quiet. No phone calls. Geez, thats amazing. This time when I went on vacation, they just told me to go and do whatever I want, and they even said I could use the corporate card if I wanted to. Whats so strange about that? Just do as they say. Thats true, but its too different from before. Park Chul-hong still looked ufortable. It was understandable that he felt strange when the practices he had taken for granted for a year and a half disappeared in an instant. He might think he was getting something for nothing. Yoo-hyun suppressed hisughter and said. But you seem happy about it, right? Youve been smiling since earlier. Did I? Well, this is what I mean, its nice. Park Chul-hong, who had been rubbing his hands together, smiled faintly. Vroom. Then Jo Ki-jeong, who had gone out for a while, came back with Kang Jong-ho. He parked his car behind the factory and came over to Yoo-hyun and said. Thank you, Han Joo-im. Is it done? What are you talking about? Yoo-hyun asked in disbelief and Kang Jong-ho added an exnation. Its a message from the owner of the cell phone shop in Yeonseung-ri. Oh, Jeong-bok hyung went to his shop? Theres nowhere else around here. I didnt know, but it was really cheap. Jo Joo-im, you should say it right. Its thanks to Han Joo-im that you bought it cheaply. It made sense when he heard it. Choi Jeong-bok, who had be acquainted through golf, had treated Yoo-hyuns colleague very generously. Yoo-hyun chuckled and Jo Ki-jeong said with an embarrassed expression. Ahem. Yeah. Thats true. I looked all over Mokpo city and there was no price like this. Jo Joo-im, dont be like that and show me once. Kang Jong-ho poked his side and Jo Ki-jeong, who sat on the floor, reluctantly handed over his cell phone. It was a pink full-touch phone that Yoo-hyun was quite familiar with. Its nothing special, really. Here. He said casually but his mouth kept curling up. He fiddled with his phone and said. This is the new Colorphone 2. Unlike the previous one, it shows web sites in full browsing mode like a PC so you can easily ess the inte As an electronics enthusiast, he exined with technical terms. He reminded Yoo-hyun of how passionate he was when he first installed CCTV. However, because his exnation was too long, Team Leader Park Chul-hong left his seat for a while, and Yoo-hyun ate the maple bread he had left behind. He also peeled off pieces and fed them to Jo Ki-jungs mouth. Especially the LCD panels have changed a lot. Oh, thank you. Kang Jong-ho, who received the maple bread as well, joined in. Ah, you must know well since youre in the LCD business unit, right? Yoo-hyun just shrugged his shoulders, feeling that if he said anything here, he would have to debate with Jo Ki-jung for 100 minutes. I dont know. Well, the LCD business unit is big, after all. Jo Ki-jung, who was munching on the bread while listening to the conversation, asked Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun, are you going to y golf today? Yes. I have to. Please say thank you to the cellphone store owner for me. He must have been grateful for getting a discount on the cellphone. Jo Ki-jung was usually stingy withpliments or thanks, so it was obvious from the way he spoke. Yoo-hyun smiled pleasantly and said. Haha. Dont say that ande to the practice range sometime. Its fun. No. Im not into golf. Jo Ki-jung shook his head, and Kang Jong-ho also clearly expressed his refusal. I dont like hitting things with sticks either. Many things had changed, but they were still shy around strangers. After finishing his work, Yoo-hyun headed to the golf practice range behind the Chinese restaurant as usual. There was someone who had arrived earlier than him. It was Choi Jeong-bok, whom he had met at the golf coursest time and had been ying with every day since then. The cellphone store owner was rtively young and had worked at a medium-sized electronicspany in Seoul, so he had a lot inmon with Yoo-hyun. He raised his hand and greeted Yoo-hyun. Hey, brother. Come on and have some. Brother, what is all this? What do you mean? You have to eat well when you eat. Sizzle. Choi Jeong-bok was grilling pork belly on arge grill that reached up to his chest. The savory smell filled the forest. Yoo-hyun chuckled and looked around. The shade cloth he had set upst time blocked the sunlight, and on the tform he had brought the day before yesterday, there were all kinds of dishes. It felt like he hade to an outdoor camping site rather than a golf practice range. His style of eating well and resting well when exercising was evident. But is this okay for everyone? Yoo-hyun wasing after finishing his work, but these people were all self-employed. Even if there were no customers, it was rare for the owners to leave their seats like this. Yoo-hyun, who was sitting on the tform drinking a soda, voiced his question. But brother, when do you guys work? Then Jeon Il-ho, who had unloaded thest load from the truck, said bluntly. Whats so important about work? Thats right. We should all live a fun life. The other two nodded as if they agreed. It was exactly what Yoo-hyun had realized recently. He gave them a thumbs up as a sign of appreciation. Thats a wise saying. After they finished their preparations, they all stretched their bodies. They had a tacit agreement to rest when they ate pork belly, and to swing their clubs when they finished. As the sun set, Nam Hee-woong turned on the lights he had installed a while ago. Pop! The golf practice range was brightly lit. Jeon Il-ho looked around the practice range and felt a bit regretful. This ce is great, but it doesnt have the feel of a real field. I heard theres something like screen golf. Should we buy that? He always bought something the next day when he said something like that, so Yoo-hyun stopped him. No, no. You have to install a screen in front of it. And the sensors are not urate either. Its much better to have a wide view like this. I tried it in Mokpo downtownst time, and it was not good. Choi Jeong-bok added his opinion, and Nam Hee-woong, who made the golf practice range his second job, joined in. Well, its more fun to hit the ball while walking. Should we just make the bigger? Hey, why dont we just turn this ce into a golf course? Jeon Il-ho shook his head. Thats impossible here. The slope is not right, and more importantly, theres not enough space for a course. And Choi Jeong-bok disagreed with him again. Isnt there any way? The question that followed was back to square one. They all gave up their favorite drinks and fell into thought. Chapter 361: Chapter 361: Chapter 361 Maybe it was because they had the same hobby, but Yoo-hyun also found this conversation very interesting. He chuckled and casually threw out a word without any second thoughts. How about park golf? Park golf? The people who looked at Yoo-hyun blinked their eyes. Park golf was a kind of golf, but much simpler. Unlike golf, which required several clubs, you could enjoy golf with just one wooden club. Also, the club head was wide and blunt, making it easy for beginners to hit. The next afternoon. On the bench of the golf practice range, Choi Jeong-bok was giving a lecture on park golf with a book in his hand. And also, park golf doesnt require much distance, so you can enjoy it in a small space with anyone Jeong-bok, we got it, so stop there ande over here. Jeon Il-ho, who had been fidgeting his ears, took out a long box that he had ced on the bench. It was the box that he had been hiding and not showing since earlier. Inside were four wooden park golf clubs. Yoo-hyun spat out augh and gave him a thumbs up. You really have amazing initiative. Youre awesome, bro. Exercise is all about equipment. I have to prepare at least this much. Jeon Il-ho shrugged his shoulders and answered as if it was nothing. Nam Hee-woong, who was next to him, touched the ball inside the box and muttered. The ball is kind of big. Its a park golf ball. Dont you know that? How would I know? You saw it for the first time too. They had be close enough to bicker with each other. Leaving Nam Hee-woong and Jeon Il-ho behind, Yoo-hyun tried holding the park golf club. It was light andfortable to grip because it was made of wood. Then Choi Jeong-bok, who was also holding a club, suddenly got up from his seat. He then picked up a shovel that he had ced next to the bench. Yoo-hyun tilted his head. Bro, what are you going to do? We have to dig holes if we want to y the game. Do you want toe with me? Do you know how to make them? When Yoo-hyun asked with a dumbfounded expression, he shook the book. Its all written in the book. Lets go. You just watch. Then Jeon Il-ho put down his club and said. Then Ill go get some gs. Nam Hee-woong added a word. I guess I have to draw some course lines. They all acted as if they had to do it naturally. Yoo-hyun sincerely pped for them. You guys are amazing. p p p p p. It was a greeting for those who were truly crazy about what they loved. The golf course was nothing much. They just dug a hole in the forest along the trail and stuck a pole in it. They did draw some lines, but it didnt mean much for a casual game. Still, they all looked excited about ying the game for the first time. They even left behind the delicious dinner that they had prepared on the bench. People, how do we y this game Choi Jeong-bok, who had the rule book in his hand, exined it one by one. It was easy to understand because it was simr to golf. Its just putting the ball in. The posture is the same as golf. Nam Hee-woong said and Choi Jeong-bok nodded his head. Thats true. Then lets start already. Jeon Il-ho jumped up and Choi Jeong-bok handed him the baton. You go first, bro. Okay. Wait and see. Jeon Il-ho ced the ball on the teeing point that Nam Hee-woong had drawn. Then he took his stance and swung his club. Bang! With a dull sound, the ball rolled forward with a tter. Then Yoo-hyun also tried park golf for the first time in a long time. He had only yed it once or twice before because of his boss who lived in the same apartmentplex in the past. There is a web novel that catches the eye by showing the essence of a regression story and creating a cinematic atmosphere. It is The Manly Man (written by Kim Tae-gung), a web novel exclusively on Naver Series. Get thetest information on various webtoon previews at Book Rabbit, the No.1 Book Rabbit! At that time, it felt trivial. Bang! But what was this? It was more fun than expected. The distance was not much, but it was fun to send it to where I thought. The people who tried it also admired it. This is fun too! From then on, park golf became part of Yoo-hyuns daily life. The holes that started with four gradually increased to 18. Naturally, the course became a narrow and long circumferential road that started from the forest behind the Yeontae factory overlooking the reservoir, to the forest behind the Chinese restaurant, and to the forest behind the Yeonseung-ri seolleongtang restaurant. It was impossible to make a course without doing this. At first, there were worries. But when I saw the finished product, the course was quite well-made. The trees that were scattered naturally became obstacles, and the curves and different soil materials in the forest added fun to the course. Above all, the scenery of each course was amazing. Thanks to this, Yoo-hyun also fell in love with the charm of park golf. Especially, he liked the 1st to 4th courses that surrounded the reservoir. The sparkling water under the maple forest looked so cool. It was andscape that revealed the advantages of Yeontae-ri vige on a high hill. As I moved to the forest behind the vige while ying park golf, I inevitably attracted peoples attention. They didnte close yet, but as time passed, more and more people came to see. Jeon Il-ho was overreacting to some of them making noise. Then, the restaurant owner said. Oh my, oh my! There is someone in our vige who likes Han Ju-im. Really? Who? When Nam Hee-woong asked, the restaurant owner whispered in his ear. You know, that Wow! Really? Ive seen her face often on the golf course. Thats because she wants to see Han Ju-im. Wow, they are both good-looking. They look good together. It was a sound that even Yoo-hyun next to him could hear. Yoo-hyun shook his head vigorously, and Nam Hee-woong poked Yoo-hyuns side. Brother, do you want me to tell you who it is? No. Im fine. Hey Yoo-hyun answered, but both of them gave him a mischievous look. If he stayed still like this, he felt like they would tease him more, so Yoo-hyun said to the restaurant owner. She came all this way and took care of him, and she seemed to be full of curiosity about golf, so he offered her a suggestion. Auntie, you came all this way. Do you want to try it? Oh? I cant do this. It costs a lot of money. No. You only need one club. Come here. Yoo-hyun lifted up the restaurant owner and handed her a club. Then he exined kindly one by one. How to hold a club is The owner listened to Yoo-hyuns exnation and swung the club. Was it beginners luck? Bang! The ball hit well and rolled forward with a tter. Oh madam, nice shot! Nam Hee-woongughed and gave her a thumbs up, and the two Yeonseung-ri people also apuded. The owner smiled brightly and asked. Did I do well? Yes. Very much. Yoo-hyun also gave her a thumbs up. That was when it started. The vigers started gathering in the forest one by one. One day, Lee Young-nam walked with Bae Yong-hwan, the owner of Bokdeokbang, along the end of Yeontae-ri vige. There was arge hill in front of them. In the past, there was a wide roadid out in a straight line here, and that road separated Yeontae-ri and Yeonseung-ri viges. But due to andslide, the road and the vige connection werepletely covered. Now, if you wanted to go to Yeonseung-ri vige, you had to go through the mountain trail. Lee Young-nam kicked the edge of the hill with his foot and said. Because of thendslide, we lost contact with Yeonseung-ri. Didnt we agree to fend for ourselves? Its not the bosss fault. Bae Yong-hwan tried to console him. From the hillside road at the end of the mountain, peoplesughter erupted. Hahaha. Bang! Bang! Looking at the vigers ying golf, Lee Young-nam opened his mouth with a nostalgic expression. He solved it all by himself. I didnt know he could use this method. Why dont you talk to Yeon-seung-ri about it? Of course. But isnt it amazing? He won over peoples hearts before he even started the work. Who would refuse him? Right. Maybe thats why my niece who came to visit is so smitten with him. At Bae Yong-hwans words, Lee Young-nam raised his eyebrows and asked. Oh, the mischievous Hyun-ji? Yes. Haha. Bae Yong-hwan smiled awkwardly. Some more time passed, and the vigers became more and more addicted to park golf. It was free and easy for anyone to y, so it was perfect for a hobby in a boring vige. As the vige was filled with new energy, Yoo-hyun went home once. Of course, his mother was too busy to see him for long. She was still apologizing on the phone. Yoo-hyun, Im really sorry. I didnt expect so many orders toe in. Its good that your business is going well. Im happy just to see your face. Oh dear. I only said I was worried about you, but I couldnt even take care of you properly. Hey, you saw how healthy I am. Im having a great time here. I know. But His mother sounded sorry again, so Yoo-hyun smiled and changed the subject. Dont worry about it ande visit when you have time. Dont even say that. Your father says he wants to go alone. Haha. But dont let him go by himself. He might want to live here. That would be nice, wouldnt it? What? Hahaha. Mom, youre joking. - A brief silence showed that his mother was serious. Yoo-hyun said goodbye with an awkward expression. He added a gentle word. Mom, I love you. Take care. -Yes. Yoo-hyun, I love you too. Thank you. He wanted to express his feelings while he could, rather than regrettingter that he couldnt. He finished the call in the forest behind the factory and returned to the tform in front of the site. Jo Ki-jung and Kang Jong-ho were still sitting on the tform. When Yoo-hyun sat next to them, Jo Ki-jung said with a bite of pork belly. Im bored. Me too. Kang Jong-ho nodded as if he agreed. Why? If youre bored, you can go out ande back. Yoo-hyun asked casually and ate a piece of green onion pancake. The restaurant owner gave them some green onion pancakes with lots of seafood, which tasted good. Jo Ki-jung muttered as if he had given up. Nah. Going out is not fun anymore. Its morefortable here. Theres no work, and the vigers are nice to us. Theyre not only nice to us here? They even gave us pork belly from the next vige. Kang Jong-ho sneered and pointed at the pork belly on the tform. It was pork belly that Jeon Il-ho, the owner of the seolleongtang restaurant, brought when he stopped by the second hole of the park golf course. Jo Ki-jung also added a word. They almost gave us cell phones for free, and they even gave us cases this time. If we say we work with him, we get a free pass everywhere. Isnt that better? Yoo-hyun chuckled and asked. It was then that Park Chul-hong, the foreman, came out of the building with a wobbly walk. He touched his stomach and said, Ah, Im bored. Look at that. Hes just like you guys. Jo Ki-jung and Kang Jong-houghed and pointed at Park Chul-hong. Why are you bored, foreman? At Yoo-hyuns question, Park Chul-hongined as if he wasntining. Just. Theres nothing to do. I didnt know those bastards in Mokpo would be so quiet. Do you want to switch back? No way. I dont like that. Park Chul-hong, the team leader, shook his head and sat down on the floor. He then picked up a piece of boiled pork and ate it, followed by a ss of rice wine. He looked very rxed, unlike his stiff demeanor at the beginning. It wasnt just his words that changed, but also his facial expression and his weight. He looked happier and healthier. Chapter 362: Chapter 362: Chapter 362 Yoo-hyun asked with a smile. Haha. Boss, arent you toofortable? Yeah. Honestly, Im toofortable. I shouldnt be like this, but what can I do about this boring stuff. Jo Kijung also chimed in at Park Chulhongs words. He looked just asfortable. He didnt even bother to go back to his dormitory because the factory was too easy. Thats right. Theres nothing fun to do. Right. Im thinking of ying golf or something like that, following Han Jooim. Kang Jongho, who joined in now, was the same. He had nothing to do, so he hated all the exercises he did with a stick. Yoo-hyun was dumbfounded, but he understood their feelings. He had been worried about having nothing to do in the past. The situation was different, but the feeling seemed simr. Yoo-hyun said. Then why dont you look for something fun to do this time? Im having fun now. Im eating, ying, fighting, and making money. Theres no reason not to be happy. But youre bored, arent you? Yoo-hyun hit the nail on the head, and Jo Kijung shook his head. His tangled long hair seemed to show his dull mood. Sigh. I tried this and that, but nothing worked. I dont feel like it, I dont. You looked really happy when you installed CCTV before. Yoo-hyun scratched his heart, and Jo Kijungughed as if he couldnt believe it. Should I install another CCTV? Hehe. I had fun then too, but its meaningless now. The audit doesnte anymore. Kang Jongho also snickered and then lowered his head. He didnt like to suffer for no reason, no matter how fun it was. Yoo-hyun saw the passion in their hearts from their conversation. He thought that a small spark would be enough to make them burn. What would be a meaningful and enjoyable job that could highlight their strengths? It would be nice if Park Chulhong could join in too. Yoo-hyun came up with an idea and said. Then how about trying this? What? Do you have more tricks? Of course. What it is The peopleughed at Yoo-hyuns exnation. Among them, Jo Kijung, who was most interested, asked incredulously. Han Jooim, whats in your head? Ill take that as apliment. Yoo-hyun shrugged and smiled. There wasnt much to do at the Yeontae factory now, but there was something. They had to reassemble the defective products that came from the Mokpo factory. It was easy when Jo Kijung was there, but it took a lot of work when he went on vacation or left. What Yoo-hyun said was a way to automate the reassembly process. Strictly speaking, he didnt provide an idea, he just threw out a topic. But the goal was clear. The simple goal of making it easier next time gave value to the work. The people moved naturally because it was a necessary job. They were all experienced people who could think for themselves ande up with ideas. This wasnt a ce where ideas were evaluated and actions were restricted. The free space where no one interfered unleashed their creativity. Thats how the dry firewood started to burn again. Soon after, there was tension in the break room again. There was a monitor that had been repaired a while ago on the floor of the break room. Jo Kijung rested his chin on his fist and said. Hmm, how should I do this? It would be much easier if we just disy the manual we wrote by hand on the monitor. Jo Kijung nodded at Kang Jonghos opinion. Well, its not hard to put aputer on the line. But its not easy to automate this. Not unless we make a robot. Then The two exchanged opinions back and forth. They looked very serious. Yoo-hyun left the two who were focused and went out of the break room. The whole factory was lit up. Kiiing. Yoo-hyun asked Park Cheolhong, who was checking the conveyor belt. Is it working well? Of course. I checked it regrly. Boss, you look excited. Yoo-hyun joked as he bent down to inspect the seam of the conveyor belt. But the answer he got was more serious than he expected. Im a bit excited. Why? This is work too. Its different. Its not something unnecessary or forced. It has meaning. You must like your job. When Yoo-hyun asked casually, Park Cheolhong touched the operating part of the conveyor belt below and revealed his true feelings. I came here to work, not to y. Yoo-hyun looked at him speechlessly. He was very diligent in doing his job, even though no one appreciated or praised him. He remembered that he was the same when he wrote work logs or recorded results. He shone when he did what he liked. Like the two people in the break room. Dont you like making money while having fun? Yoo-hyun asked slyly, and Park Cheolhong got up and smiled. I cant do that forever. I wanted to leave something behind here too. Is that running the conveyor belt? Not exactly, but its cool. It feels like I own this factory. Yoo-hyun didnt know what he had done in the past. But he felt sure that what he said now was not a lie. He still had passion for his work in his heart. Even though he had been demoted to this remote ce. Youre admirable. Yoo-hyun smiled and said, and Park Cheolhong asked with a puzzled expression. Why do you talk like youre the boss? Well, what does it matter if Im a supervisor or a boss? Give me your card. Yoo-hyun shrugged and reached out his hand. Why do you need the card? It looks like we need some stuff to fix this. Ill buy them. I want to do some work for once. Hold on. Dont just buy anything Park Cheolhong frowned and wrote down some things on a note. He was always attentive to small details. Take your time. Its not urgent. And say hello to the manager for me. And now he knew how to take care of others too. Not enough to greet them personally, though. Haha. Okay. Ill be back soon. Yoo-hyun said goodbye with a smile. He got on a yellow bicycle with a basket and left. It was a bicycle that Choi Jeong-bok, the head of Yeonseung-ri vige, had given him a while ago, telling him to hurry to the golf practice range after work. Ring. As he rode the bicycle along the vige road, he took in the scenery. He felt the autumn deepening as he saw the ripe persimmons on the trees. Seeing these small changes was also a joy to him. Creak. As he opened the door and entered, he saw people sitting on the sofa, having a heated discussion. On one side, there were Lee Young-nam, the head of Lee vige, Bae Yong-hwan, and Bae Yong-seok. On the other side, there were Jeon Il-soo, the head of Yeonseung-ri vige, and Choi Jeong-bok. He had never met Jeon Il-soo in person, but he could easily guess that he was Jeon Il-hos brother by his resemnce. He was going to just say hello and leave, but it didnt look like that kind of atmosphere. It was when Yoo-hyun was about to step back. Lee Young-nam, who noticed Yoo-hyun btedly, asked in surprise. Wow. How did Han Ju-im know toe here? Hahaha. I brought him here. Jeon Il-houghed loudly and shouted, making Lee Young-nam look embarrassed. He invited Yoo-hyun to the seat of honor. Well, I was going to tell you when everything was done. Dont be like that and sit down. No. I just came to say hello. Yoo-hyun tried to politely decline, but Jeon Il-ho grabbed him by the arm and dragged him. Brother, dont be like that and sit down. I have something to show you. Yeah. Sit down. Its perfect that Han Ju-im is here. Bae Yong-hwan agreed with him, and Bae Yong-seok and Choi Jeong-bok gestured to him. Yoo-hyun had no choice but to sit in the empty seat. Jeon Il-soo nodded at Yoo-hyun with a grave voice. Mr. Lee, is this the guy you and Il-ho talked about so passionately? Hehe. Yes. This is the guy who nned all this. Lee Young-nam said with a smile, making Yoo-hyun ask incredulously. Mr. Lee, what are you talking about? Hey, didnt you n everything from the fishing spot development to the vige business? No, thats Yoo-hyun couldnt help but chuckle as he answered. It was such a ridiculous thing to say. Jeon Il-ho cut in abruptly. Thats right. We couldnt have done it without my brother. The park golf was amazing. I just Yes. The fishing spot too. I never dreamed that you would link it with a camping site. Bae Yong-seok, who had been managing the fishing spot recently, chimed in. At the same time, Jeon Il-ho gave Yoo-hyun a thumbs up and eximed. Wow. Youre really my brother. Then Bae Yong-seok muttered with a sour expression. I was friends with him first Yoo-hyun was speechless. All he did was talk about the fishing spot at a drinking party and mention park golf while ying golf. That wasnt to help them, but his own personal interest. The content wasnt specific at all, and he didnt help with the progress either. He just watched what they were doing in the vige. He tried to convey this thought, but Bae Yong-hwan added another word. Its impossible to do all this without knowing the characteristics of both viges well. Honestly, I was skeptical at first too. Then Lee Young-nam pped his hands and shouted cheerfully. Right, right. I knew it when Han Ju-im first showed his ambition to grow the vige. What ambition are you talking about? The conversation was so chaotic that he didnt know where to start arguing. Then Jeon Il-soo lost his appetite. Tsk. Im jealous. Jealous? Its thanks to Han Ju-im that were doing this together. Lets forget our grudges now. Yeah, I guess so. Lee Young-nam reached out his hand and Jeon Il-soo grabbed it firmly. It suddenly became like a North-South summit meeting. The story went on without any rhyme or reason, making it hard for even Yoo-hyun, who was quick-witted, to catch up. Choi Jeong-bok handed Yoo-hyun some documents with a bewildered expression on his face. I wrote these documents to get support from the military, like you said. Take a look. When did I say that? Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes, and Jeon Il-ho leaned his face forward and spoke loudly as if to make him hear everything. Hey, you said that other regions get local government support when they build park golf courses. Thats just what I said as it is. As Yoo-hyun waved his hand, Director Lee Young-nam said with a serious expression. Mr. Han, being too humble can be poisonous. I know youre busy saving the factory and the vige, but dont be too modest. Then Ill be too sorry. Yeah. You dont have to do that. I know your work. Director Lee Young-nams words were automatically followed by Baeyonghwans words. This is something. Yoo-hyun gave up on making up for the situation as it was too overwhelming. He didnt think he would get anywhere here. Instead, he took the document that Choi Jeong-bok handed over. The report with a usible title covered a lot of content. Especially, what caught his eye was the equipment expansion of the park golf course. It was a matter that the vigers had requested a lot, such as installing street lights for night lighting or putting up safety fences on the cliff side. It didnt look bad to have temporary toilets in between. The business item linked with the fishing spot was also good. Thats why they said that. Yoo-hyun understood their words after skimming through the overall content. Chapter 363: Chapter 363: Chapter 363 Based on the information that Yoo-hyun casually gave them, the vigers were developing a tourist attraction. It was easy to say, but putting it into action was apletely different matter. They were all really capable. If they could get a budget like this? Leaving aside the development of the vige, Yoo-hyun would be able to enjoy his hobby in a much better environment. Sigh. It was while Yoo-hyun was quickly flipping through the report. The quiet atmosphere was awkward, so Choi Jeong Bok added ament. By the way, I heard from your brother and looked it up. Haenam County was just epting applications for support funds. The timing was perfect. That must be because Han Joo Im knew about it. Right, Han Joo Im? As expected, Lee Young Nam pushed him. Yoo-hyun answered without lifting his head. He could easily guess what the answer would be. No. I didnt know. Sure enough, Lee Young Nam praised Yoo-hyun. See, this guy is so humble. Hahaha. Hahaha. As peopleughed cheerfully, Yoo-hyun turned thest page of the report. Then, as if he had been waiting, Choi Jeong Bok asked. Brother, how is it? Is it a bitcking? Choi Jeong Boks report was fairly neat, probably because he had some experience in corporate life. But it was not satisfactory to Yoo-hyuns eyes, who had reached the top of Han Sung Electronics. He expressed his feelings very slightly. Its okay. I think it would be better if you touch it up a little. As expected. Then people nodded in unison. He didnt sigh as much as before. Where should he start? Yoo-hyun was thinking for a moment. A woman carrying a tray with several paper cups was startled. Yoo-hyun oppa. What are you doing here? The woman with straight bangs and short hair had deep dimples on her face. Her face was full of joy after the surprise. Yoo-hyun was speechless at the absurd situation. He never imagined that Shim Hyun Ji, who had been following him around since a while ago, would show up here. Then Jeon Il Ho pretended to know her. Oh? The pretty girl who alwayses to the golf course? Thats right. Our Yoo-hyun brothers admirer. Choi Jeong Guk teased her, and Shim Hyun Ji waved her hand. Hey, dont say that. Yoo-hyun oppa wont look at me. Im just a close friend, a close friend. Hehe. Then Bae Yong Hwan coughed and gestured to her. Hyun Ji, the elders are talking. Go over there. Hey, uncle, Im disappointed. I even made coffee for you. Shim Hyun Ji put down the tray on the table and made a pouty face. Then Jeon Il Ho asked in surprise. Is thisdy Bae Presidents niece? Yoo-hyun didnt know that either. Shim Hyun Ji winked at Yoo-hyun and said cheerfully. Yes. I took a break from school and came down for a while. I love golf. Park golf is awesome. Then Lee Young Nam stretched out his arm and pulled a stic chair. Hehe. Our prestigious university student Hyun Ji,e here and sit down. Yay. Our Lee Director grandfather is the best. But what are you doing? As Shim Hyun Ji sat down casually, Bae Yong Seok exined to her. Oh, Han Joo Im is making a development strategy for our vige. Really? Yoo-hyun oppa does that too? Shim Hyun Ji was surprised and Jeon Il Ho said proudly. Of course. Theres nothing that our brother cant do. The atmosphere that he thought would get better got worse with Shim Hyun Jis appearance. Everyone was staring at him, and Shim Hyun Ji leaned her face next to him. He leaned back as much as he could, but he still felt ufortable. He felt like he would never get out of here if he stayed still like this. Yoo-hyun quickly finished it up. He was good at handling documents better than anyone else. Ill start with the report. When I allocated the budget, I used this as the basis Choi Jeong-bok circled Yoo-hyuns words. He praised Yoo-hyun even though it was nothing special. Not bad. Honestly, thats the part I missed. As expected. The people who heard that nodded in unison. And here, you should make the examples more specific As expected. From some point on, the vigers nodded whenever Yoo-hyun said something. Jeon Il-soo, the vige head from the next vige whom he saw for the first time, nodded without knowing what it was and said. Im jealous of Yeontae-ri for the first time. Dont be greedy. Hes our viges excellent employee. Lee Young-nam, the vige head who leaned back on the sofa, grumbled. This time, before Jeon Il-ho could say one more thing, Shim Hyun-ji barged in. Thats right. Yoo-hyun oppa is good at everything. He ys golf well, and hes handsome Hyun-ji, stop. Shh. The adults are talking. Tsk. Uncle. Bae Yong-hwan put his index finger on his mouth, and Shim Hyun-ji pouted. Yoo-hyun said it anyway. For thisst part, I think you just need to summarize the whole content briefly. Thats fine. Show me again when youre done. Yes. Please do that. Yoo-hyun left his seat after leaving hisst words to Choi Jeong-bok, and Jeon Il-ho reached out his hand. Brother, are you leaving already? Theres more to do. Then Lee Young-nam said with a stern expression. Isnt it work time now? This is how much a supervisor cares for us. He was very good at this part because of thest learning effect. Thanks to that, he was able to organize it neatly. Vige head, thank you for understanding. Have a good time. Yoo-hyun bowed and turned around. He was puzzled by how people came to such a misunderstanding. He couldnt figure it out. Yoo-hyun grabbed the handle of his bicycle outside. The heavy vinyl bags on both sides of the handle shook. He took out the vinyl bag and tried to fix it again. Shim Hyun-ji followed him and said. Oppa, lets go together. Where are we going together? Yoo-hyun asked incredulously, and Shim Hyun-ji said with a yful expression. Wherever oppa goes. Dont do that again. I really wont see you. Hey, Im kidding, kidding. Im going to take pictures. Shim Hyun-ji showed him a camera as big as a fist. It was the camera that she had snapped at him when she first saw Yoo-hyun. What did she say then? -Its not voyeurism, its just that oppas golf swing looked like a pictorial. Ill delete it if you dont like it. He remembered her brazen words andughed without knowing it. While Yoo-hyun was off guard, Shim Hyun-ji snatched the bicycle handle and walked ahead. This way, right? Lets walk together. I have something to say about the vige development. Yoo-hyun held the vinyl bag in both hands and said. Let me hang this first. Okay. Give it to me. No. Ill do it. No. Please Ugh. Why is this so heavy? Shim Hyun-ji snatched Yoo-hyuns vinyl bag and made a weak sound. One side had rice cakes and the other side had peanuts in it, so it was quite heavy. Sigh. Give it back. Yoo-hyun hung the vinyl bag on the bicycle handle, and Shim Hyun-ji grabbed the handle again as if she didnt want to let go. He didnt stop her since she insisted on doing it herself. He just felt the surroundings with his back loaded and walked slowly. On the other hand, Shim Hyun-jis walking form was shaky because of the heavy things hanging on both sides of the bicycle handle. She was tall but thin, so she seemed to have trouble bncing herself. The situation didnt look very good, but she smiled brightly as always and teased him without stopping her mouth. Oppa, you know I got an A in golf ss, right? But when I actually y golf Shim Hyun-jis words were notpletely bluffing. She definitely showed some signs of learning golf. She quickly adapted to park golf and volunteered to be the coach for the vigers. She was popr among them for her lively personality, pretty appearance, friendly tone, and enthusiasm. Through golf, she became acquainted with Yoo-hyun and they started to talk casually. Of course, they didnt get any closer because Yoo-hyun had drawn a line early on. Oppa, are you listening? Sure. Yoo-hyun nodded as he walked leisurely, while Shim Hyun-ji continued to talk. But I felt something today at the meeting. Ah. I want to do something for the vige too. You know I like taking pictures. So Im going to post this picture on my blog. Well, thats not bad. Really? What Im going to do ispare the pictures I took in the past with the ones of the vige now, and highlight the golf course as our viges specialty Yoo-hyun tuned out Shim Hyun-jis chatter and enjoyed his walk. The cool breeze felt nice. He could even enjoy this situation. nk. It was when Yoo-hyun opened the door of the hardware store. He saw a man sitting on a chair reading aic book. He had a short sporty haircut that was memorable. Yoo-hyun remembered seeing him at the park golf course. The man who greeted him with a sullen expression was startled when he saw Shim Hyun-ji following behind. Hello Huh? Hyun-ji noona. When Yoo-hyun turned his head, Shim Hyun-ji shrugged her shoulders. Who are you? No, noona, Im Jung-gu. Moon Jung-gu. Oh Oh. I remember. That kid from back then? Kid? Ive been to the army too. Yoo-hyun left behind Moon Jung-gu who was blushing and looked around the hardware store. He wasnt interested in their happy reunion. He was rummaging through various parts that Park Chul-hong had written down for him when Shim Hyun-ji came up behind him and asked. Oppa, can I help you? Do your thing. Didnt youe to take pictures? Hey, its killing two birds with one stone. Do you want me to take a picture of you crouching down? Its a nice shot. Hehe. As Yoo-hyun got up to say something to her, he saw Moon Jung-gu shootingsers from his eyes behind Shim Hyun-jis back. He was grinding his teeth too. The man who was cringing in front of Shim Hyun-ji now had a fierce look in his eyes. It was obvious what he was thinking even without seeing it. Shim Hyun-ji didnt seem to notice at all and smiled brightly. This wasnt a drama or anything. Yoo-hyun lowered his head and finished his work. The next day, Shim Hyun-ji came to the park golf course with her camera. She lined up the people with the reservoir as the background when they were on the third course. Come on, aunties, uncles, gather around. Oh dear. Hyun-ji, lets just y. She took pictures at every course, so the nextdy in lineined. But Shim Hyun-ji pushed them hard. Hehe. This is all for the sake of reviving the vige. Itll be over soon if you smile. But by chance, Yoo-hyun was sitting at the end of that direction and resting. He ignored the noise behind him and looked at the reservoir scenery. He wanted to go fishing again, but the conditions werent good because it was under renovation. He thought it would be better to goter because he might get in the way now. As he was thinking that, he heard a voice from behind. Yoo-hyun, lets take a picture together. Yeah, lets do it. Maybe Hyun-ji will stop then. Okay. Yoo-hyun reluctantly got up from his seat. Shim Hyun-ji had a mischievous smile on her face as if she had been waiting for this. Wow, a real model is here. Ill take a good picture of you. One, two, three. Snap. When he heard the camera shutter sound, Yoo-hyun saw a mans face behind Shim Hyun-jis back. The man who hid his body behind a tree and stuck out his head red at Yoo-hyun with a fierce look. It was the same man he saw at the hardware store. Shim Hyun-ji didnt seem to notice at all and helped thedies with their poses. Yoo-hyun gave a hollowugh and shook his head. Do I have to tell her or not? It was the most useless dilemma he had ever had. Chapter 364: Chapter 364: Chapter 364 While Yoo-hyun was worrying about something trivial, the world kept moving on. Yoo-hyun sat on a bench in front of the factory site and received a phone call. He felt how fast time had flown by. He heard the voice of Ijangwoo, who sounded tense, from the other end of the line. -Senior, please watch the match today. Sure. Ive been waiting for it. Of course Ill watch it. -Thank you. He had missed the fact that the match day was already here, but he didnt need to tell him that. Instead, Yoo-hyun encouraged him more. You dont need to be nervous at all. Just do what youve been doing and youll do well. -Thank you. I wont forget your teachings, and Ill win todays match for sure. Yoo-hyun could feel his determination from his voice. It was quite different from when he called him a while ago, when he was shaking with nervousness. He was overdoing it as usual, but Yoo-hyun knew that was his style, so he deliberately pushed him further. Yeah. Win for sure. Win and let me see your big smile. -Yes, sir. Please look forward to it. Good luck, Jangwoo. Yoo-hyun hung up the phone with a good feeling after hearing his strong voice. It was lunchtime, but Yoo-hyun went inside the factory. Usually, people were stuck somewhere during work hours, but now they were all inside the factory. They were not just standing there, but they were lined up in front of the conveyor belt with some distance between them. It was when Yoo-hyun took his ce at the left corner. Park Chulhong, the team leader who had finished the maintenance, said. Ill turn on the power. Yes. Theputer is ready. As Kang Jongho nodded his head, the conveyor belt started moving. A TV that they had received as a reassembled defective product yesterday and deliberately left unworked popped out from the belt. Park Chulhong, who was at the far right, received the first defective product. The first step was visual inspection and defect confirmation. The detailed steps were disyed on the monitor that was newly installed on the line. The data was made by Kang Jongho himself. It was crude, but there was no problem in checking it. TV power is okay, screen output part is abnormal. Park Chulhong, who followed the steps, checked the abnormal part and clicked on the expected defect item with his mouse. Chiiing. Then the conveyor belt turned and the defect item appeared on another monitor installed at Kang Jonghos position. At the same time, a list of actions for it came out one after another. Kang Jongho, who was in charge of the second step of disassembly and precise inspection, moved his hands quickly and disassembled it. Meanwhile, Park Chulhong received the next TV and proceeded with the first step again. They chose to divide the work for efficiency. They did it this way because there were many people, but the line was configured so that they couldbine steps if there were few people. Soon after finishing the precise inspection, Kang Jongho took care of the parts and moved on to the next step. Chiiing. The conveyor belt turned again and the disassembled TV went to Joki Jung next to him. Joki Jung said to Yoo-hyun who was standing nkly. Han team leader, watch carefully. Ill do it slowly on purpose. Yes. I can do it too. No. I want to check it myself. Yoo-hyun didnt stop him since he insisted on doing it. Joki Jung took the parts from Kang Jongho and performed the third step of action and assembly himself. He could do it with his eyes closed, but he deliberately followed the detailed steps that appeared on the monitor. Yoo-hyun admired their actions inwardly. It wasnt because they had achieved amazing results in a short time. To be honest, this level was hardly automation. It was still a job that people had to do after all. But what surprised him was that people who used to work roughly with experience followed their own steps to do their work. Even if the manual was well written, people tended to do their work as they pleased out of habit, but these people were different. They systematized their manual so that anyone could easily follow it. This kind of achievement could be published in external textbooks as well. Chiiing The conveyor belt turned again and the reassembled TV came in front of Yoo-hyun Yoo-hyun was in charge of the fourth step of verification There wasnt much to do He connected the power supply connected to the line to the TV and inserted the test board into the coaxial cable part. Pak. The screen came back to normal. Yoo-hyun moved the mouse button and clicked on the final confirmation box. On the screen, a tiny assemblypleted 1 unit sign appeared. p p p p p. As Yoo-hyun pped his hands, Jo Ki-jeong shook his head. Its not time to celebrate yet. There are many things to fix. I agree. I thought it would be easy to see when I made the data, but its not. Kang Jong-ho agreed, and Park Chul-hong, the team leader, chimed in. It would be better to make the workspace a bit wider, right? Its ufortable to do it continuously because the TV size is big. They said that, but they all looked quite amused. Anyway, they used a conveyor belt and checked the operation of threeputers and monitors connected to the line, and also checked the information transfer between eachputer. It was a work of turning on an unused factory line and collecting all the unused parts. It was never easy. What if it was another factory? It would have been impossible for a factory with dozens or hundreds of workers to tear everything apart and fix it like this. It was questionable whether they could do it even if they paid a lot of money to external experts. Ironically, it was the workers of Yeontae-ri who were notorious for being bad at their jobs who did this. And they enjoyed it. Chiiing. Chiiing. The conveyor belt moved faster as it turned. After repeating it a few more times, 14 TV reassemblies were finished. It took less than three hours to finish everything. Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up. Youre amazing. At this rate, even if one or two people are missing, it will be faster than before. Ha ha. One supervisor was already gone. Thats true. Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders at Jo Ki-jeongs words. It wasnt wrong, because Yoo-hyun hadnt done much assembly since he came here. No, he didnt have the skills to do it. Fortunately, they did everything without Yoo-hyun having to do anything. Kang Jong-ho nced at Yoo-hyun and said bluntly. Since one supervisor is resting, go to the hardware store and buy some parts. Ill write them down for you. He rarely asked him to do anything, but he suggested it to Yoo-hyun for the first time in a long time. Yoo-hyun had to do that much, of course, but the timing was awkward. Cant I go after resting a little? Ill buy them in the evening. Why? Dont you like this either? No, its not that. A friend of mine is having a match soon. He was not someone who wouldnt understand, so Yoo-hyun told him honestly. But Kang Jong-ho showed his disappointment. You should at least do this much. Honestly, I didnt ask you anything from one supervisor. One supervisor went once. Its quick if you ride a bike. Park Chul-hong, the team leader, also backed up Kang Jong-ho this time. Apart from the rationality of the work, Yoo-hyun understood Kang Jong-hos feelings well enough. It was right to step back when it came to this point. Okay. Ill be back soon. Yoo-hyun smiled and nodded his head. As soon as he went outside, Yoo-hyun checked the time. 20 minutes left. By then, Lee Jang-woo, his junior in the gymnasium, would start his match. He couldnt just pass it by because he got a call from Lee Jang-woo himself asking him to watch it. It seemed like he had enough time if he included themercial time. Yoo-hyun jumped on his bike and pedaled fast. He arrived at the hardware store and quickly bought the parts. A 5mm hex wrench and a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, and He had been there several times before, so he had no problem finding the items. However, since the parts were scattered around, it took time to take them out one by one. The hardware store owner did the calction himself. Where did Jeong-gu go? Supervisor Han, do you know? No. I dont know. He was definitely here a while ago. He was sorry that his son suddenly disappeared, but Yoo-hyun didnt have time to worry about him. Yoo-hyun paid quickly and ran out. 5 minutes left. He might be a littlete, but he thought he could watch the game enough. Drrrr. It was when Yoo-hyun opened the door and came out. His bicycle, which should have been there, was gone. Instead, there was a burly man with short hair in its ce. It was Moon Jung-gu, the son of the hardware store owner. He waved his hand at Yoo-hyun and said, Hey, bro. Did you take my bike? Yoo-hyun knew he was younger, but he asked politely. But the answer he got was absurd. Yeah. I have it. If you want it back, follow me. He turned his head sharply and walked away, pping his white shirt. On both sides of him, men who looked like his gang followed him. They all hadrge Chinese characters on the back of their matching white shirts. They looked like a line of thugs that would only appear inics. He couldnt help butugh at the ridiculous situation. The men red at him. Is he crazy? Yoo-hyun heard a rough voice in his ear and checked his watch. He followed them for now. He needed his bike badly. The ce where Moon Jung-gu went was a deserted lot behind the hardware store. There was a half-built two-story building that looked hideous, and the ground around it was not paved, so it was all mud. There, Moon Jung-gu and his four gang members stood in a wide line across the lot. Moon Jung-gu was in the middle, and behind him was Yoo-hyuns yellow bike. It had mud all over its wheels from rolling around several times. That was why he felt slightly annoyed from the start. Thud. Yoo-hyun put down his paper bag full of parts on the cement road on the lot and loosened his hands lightly. Im running out of time for my junior match. Come at me all at once. Then Moon Jung-gu held out his palm and shouted loudly. It was a line that would onlye out in a cheap gangster movie. Wait. You seem to be mistaken. This is a one-on-one fight between you and me. These guys are just witnesses of todays oue. Sigh. Then juste on. Yoo-hyun sighed, and he held out his palm again. The guy who came to fight had a very long tongue. Wait. Dont you want to know why youre getting hit? Just do it. Yoo-hyun checked his watch again. The match had already started. The reason why youre getting hit is, first of all, our Hyun-ji sisters I dont have time. Papapapat. Yoo-hyun started running as he was pressed for time. Then he jumped up right away. Huh. What, what is that? Whoosh. Moon Jung-gu raised his guard, but it was not enough to block Yoo-hyuns flying kick. The moment Yoo-hyuns foot hit Moon Jung-gus chest, he rolled on the mud floor. He rolled over and over several times, covering his whole body with mud. Cough. Yoo-hyun shook his hands and grabbed his bike right away, warning the remaining men. If you waste any more time, youll all die. Was it because of Yoo-hyuns fierce eyes? They all looked frozen stiff. Yoo-hyun got out of the mud and hung his paper bag on the right handlebar and stepped on the pedal. Moon Jung-gu, who was still lying on the mud floor, reached out his hand and said, Its not over yet Cough. Cough cough. He looked very pitiful. But Yoo-hyun didnt care and stepped on the pedal. It was when Yoo-hyun came back on his bike. Jo Ki-jung, who was sitting in the break room, asked Kang Jong-ho, What is this junior match that Han Joo-im is talking about? The TV is only showing MMA right now? Do you think its MMA? Its just a figure of speech. Kang Jong-ho said calmly and looked at the TV screen. Chapter 365: Chapter 365: Chapter 365 Tough Guy 365 The match had just begun. At that moment, Jo Ki-jeongs mouth dropped open. Wow, whats with that short guy? Hes pouring out punches and kicks from the start. Thats amazing. Hes like a tank, a tank. Kang Jong-ho also stuck out his tongue. The short mans punches and kicks were fierce. His opponent was like a punching bag, only taking hits. The two of them eximed at the same time. Lee Jang-woo is awesome. Meanwhile. Mun Jeong-gu, the son of a hardware store owner, went home with his friends. He shook off his mud-stained clothes and one of his friends asked him. Jeong-gu, are you okay? Of course, Im fine. Whats with this? He said that, but there was a clear footprint on his chest. To be exact, the area around it was red. But Mun Jeong-gu growled as if he was tough. Damn. Han Yoo-hyun, that bastard, how dare he run away? I dont think he ran away. What? Mun Jeong-gu red at another friend who turned on the TV. On the screen, a martial arts match was going on. Another friend who was watching it admired. Wow, that Lee Jang-woo guy is amazing. How can he beat people so brutally? Thats the best Ive ever seen. Hell be the top in the country soon. Mun Jeong-gu, who was a martial arts fan himself, rubbed his sore chest and spat out a word. Then one friend asked. Didnt that guy say he had to go see his juniors match earlier? Did he? Another friend chimed in. Whether he did or not, Mun Jeong-gu focused on the match. Soon his arm was moving along with Lee Jang-woos. Squeak. Yoo-hyun quickly parked his bike and ran in with a paper bag. As he entered the break room, he saw two seniors watching TV. Here, I brought this. Oh, thank you. Dont feel too bad. Yes, sure. Yoo-hyun nodded at Kang Jong-hos words and sat down on the floor. Fortunately, Lee Jang-woos match was not over yet. Yoo-hyun asked just in case. Is that Lee Jang-woo yer good? Yeah. Hes awesome. Hes the top among the yers Ive seen. Yoo-hyun sighed with relief at Jo Ki-jeongs words. Lee Jang-woo was definitely skilled, but he was very nervous on big stages. He had even called Yoo-hyun before the match and said he couldnt concentrate. Yoo-hyun cheered him up, but he was worried. But looking at the match, there was no need for that. Yoo-hyun smiled to himself then. Jo Ki-jeong asked curiously what he had been wondering about. Han team leader, is that yer your junior you mentioned earlier? Kang Jong-ho also looked at Yoo-hyun as if wondering. He could have told them honestly, but it seemed like it would create an awkward atmosphere. So Yoo-hyun swallowed his words. No. Hes just a yer I like. I see. See? Theres no way. Yoo-hyun ignored their words and focused on the screen. He caught a glimpse of Kwang-jang under the ring. And he was d to see the gym people in the audience seats. Then, thementators voice rose loudly. -Lee Jang-woo. Hes attacking like a storm. Oh, thats unstoppable. KO. A hook that pierced with a cross counter hit perfectly. Thats amazing. Where did this yere from? At the same time, Jo Ki-jeong and Kang Jong-ho clenched their fists. Wow, awesome. Wow, thats amazing. p p p p p. Yoo-hyun joined in the loud apuse. He didnt win himself, but he felt very happy to see his close junior celebrating. He felt a pang of emotion as he watched the manager hug Eejangwoo on the ring. How much had he suffered until now? He had seen the whole process and felt sorry for him, but his joy was more important. Yoo-hyun smiled broadly and thought he should call himter to congratte him. Then, Jogiyoung pointed at the TV and said. Eejangwoo is being interviewed. He looks so innocent and cute when he talks. Ha ha, yeah. He was like a beast before, but now hes so adorable. Yoo-hyun listened to Gangjonghos words and focused on the screen. It was amazing to hear him talk while seeing his face, not on the phone. Eejangwoo hesitated for a moment with a microphone in his hand, as if he was overwhelmed by emotion. His big eyes blinked, and it seemed like tears would soon well up in them. Hang in there, Eejangwoo. Yoo-hyun prayed for him as if he was watching his young son at a school y. Then, Eejangwoos voice came through the microphone. -First of all, I dedicate this honor to my respected senior Han Yoo-hyun. Without his teachings And he didnt even finish his sentence. Jogiyoung and Gangjonghos mouths dropped open. What? Yoo-hyun felt embarrassed and got up from his seat, fanning his face with his hand. Ah, its hot. He was drinking water from the cooler. Gangjongho whispered to Jogiyoung. Did I go too far with that supervisor earlier? Hmm. A little. Ah, how do I apologize? Speak quietly if youre going to talk. Yoo-hyun heard everything because he was listening to Eejangwoos voice. Supervisor, I can hear you. Huh? Oh, really? Ha ha ha ha. Hisugh sounded very awkward. Meanwhile, Moonjeonggu and his gang were watching TV with their mouths open. They were silent for a long time after the interview ended. One friend asked cautiously. Moonjeonggu, did he say his name was Han Yoo-hyun? You messed with the wrong person, didnt you? Then the other friends chimed in. No wonder. His flying kick was impressive. His jumping power was amazing too. I wondered how he could roll people over like that. He was a fighter. Moonjeonggu groaned and grabbed his head. Ah. This is crazy. He punched his own head with frustration. Then one friend added ament. It wont break just because you do that. Do you want to die? No. Just saying. Heh heh. Moonjeonggu felt more angry as he saw his friend snickering. He swallowed his bitter feelings and clenched his teeth. Moonjeonggu is a man with pride. Sigh. But soon a sigh escaped his lips. The next day at lunchtime. Yoo-hyun was sitting in the factory cafeteria and answering Parkyounghoons phone call. He heard himin from the other end of the line. -I shouldnt have gone to the third round yesterday. Ugh. Eejangwoo is still passed out at my ce. Hyung, I told you. You shouldnt give him alcohol. -Yeah, yeah. Ha ha. By the way. He was talking about you in his sleep. I know. He called me several times at dawn. -Eejangwoo is really bad. Its funny to watch him. As Parkyounghoon said, he was a bit excessive, but Eejangwoo was also a special person to Yoo-hyun. It wasnt just because he blindly followed Yoo-hyun. They often contacted each other and listened to each others worries, and exchanged their sincerity. Now he felt like a real brother to him. Thats why he wanted to take care of him more and wished him well. He also worried that drinking too much might be bad for his health. His feelings were clearly expressed in his words. Youre too naive. Thats why you need to take good care of him. Buy him some hangover remedies too. -Oh dear. I got it. Ill look after your kid for a while. Cut it out if youre going to talk nonsense. As Yoo-hyun was about to hang up, Park Young Hoon changed the topic. -But our Yoo-hyun customer hasnt had any extra depositstely. No bonus? What bonus for a cker? Im already sorry for thepany. -Hehe. Well, have fun. Ille over when I have time. Sure. Youre always wee. After exchanging a few more words, Yoo-hyun ended the call with Park Young Hoon. Beep. Beep. His phone was still receiving photos and warm messages from his gym seniors. He had formed deep connections with people he didnt know in the past. He was smiling happily when it happened. The restaurantdy who passed by his table said, Han Juim, you seem to have something good going on? Yes. My junior did well. Im very happy. The restaurantdy nodded at Yoo-hyuns words and asked what she was curious about. I see. But what are the other team members doing? The factory lights are all on? They seem to have some fun with their worktely. Wow, wow. Han Juim, youre amazing. You take care of your junior and your team members. The restaurantdy pped her hands and praised Yoo-hyun. He waved his hand as if he had been misunderstood. What did I do? Oh, I know everything. Just a moment. The restaurantdy winked and went to the pot, then brought another te of braised ribs. Why are you giving me this? You dont refuse food. Eat a lot and get some strength. I cant help but enjoy this. Thank you. In the end, Yoo-hyun ate the food with a smile. The ribs were tender and delicious because they used good meat. After finishing his lunch at the factory, The restaurantdy headed straight to the supermarket. She sat down on her usual spot and opened her chatty mouth as usual. Well, these days at the factory Lee Young Nam, who was listening with his head stretched out next to her, widened his eyes. What? The unused conveyor belt is running? And people are workingte? They were working even during lunchtime today. Huh. Of course. Hes busy with the vige work, and hes running the factory too. As Lee Young Nam admired him, the otherdies next to him joined in. Thats right. How about hispany junior? Yeah. Hes really amazing. Thanks to him, hes good at golf too. The fishing spot was also cleaned up nicely. Really, the vige changedpletely since Yoo-hyun came. Thats how another rumor about Yoo-hyun was created without him. Contrary to the vige chiefs wishes, it was true that the Yeontae factory was busy. The factory lights were all on and the conveyor belt was running. Yoo-hyun stood next to the conveyor belt line and watched Park Chul Hong reassemble it. He had already met his quota, but he repeated the whole process by himself with a grunt. Yoo-hyun handed him a part and asked, Where are you going to use this TV? Im going to put it on the wall at the entrance. Wouldnt that look cool? What are you going to show there? Well? Work log? I see. Yoo-hyun just nodded. Park Chul Hong was full of energy. He seemed to want to decorate the factory here and there since he regained his vitality. Yoo-hyun didnt say much because he thought he might use it for something elseter. He turned his head and saw Jo Ki Jung spreading a board on the other side. There were all kinds of junk in front of him. He was curious what he was doing, but Yoo-hyun didnt go near him. Jo Ki Jung tied his long hair tightly with a rubber band, which meant he was very focused. It was better to praise him with a few words when the result came outter. Kang Jong Ho was still stuck in the warehouse. He was looking for another improvement item in the already organized ce. He was meticulous and diligent, unlike his grumpy appearance. Chapter 366: Chapter 366: Chapter 366 The factory was spacious, the time was abundant, and the materials were plentiful. Everyone seemed to have no time to be bored for a while. Yoo-hyun, who wanted to help a little, said. Boss, how about we reassemble one more TV and put it in the material warehouse? Are you telling me to do it? Its just one more thing since were doing it anyway. It would be nice to have it. Yoo-hyun spoke in a good-natured tone, and Park Chulhong, the boss, stuck out his tongue. He used to be unable to respond to this kind of remark, but now he seemed to be quite familiar with it and answered right away. Huh, yeah. Youre good at giving me work. Instead, Ill go to the hardware store and buy some wall mount parts. You needed them anyway, right? Sigh. Here. Dont go over budget. Of course. Im a thorough person. Yoo-hyun nodded cheerfully and received a corporate card from him. He used to be too scared to use a corporate card, but now he gave it out easily. Ill be back slowly. Dont bothering back. And he spat out such a ridiculous joke. This was also a changed appearance of Park Chulhong. At that moment. The reassembly work warehouse of the Mokpo branch was full of grumbling. Mindaegi, the foreman, ryed theints of the workers to Majonghyun, the boss. It seems that they are unhappy because the workload has increased and they have to take care of Yeontae themselves. Majonghyun, who was sitting on a shabby chair in the warehouse, shook his head. We sent all the bad inventory to Yeontae. Theyre having a harder time. Thats true. But dont you think youre leaving those kids alone too much these days? They use their vacation as they please and spend money like crazy. Mindaegi raised his voice a little differently from usual, as he had some grievances. Then Majonghyun answered with a stern expression. I just met the director. He said he got a call from the group strategy room. Huh. Really? Did they ask about Yeontae branch? What did they say? Mindaegis words quickened as the feared thing came out. What did they say? They said were doing it ording to FM. So dont worry about Yeontae. Okay. Then are you postponing Parks return this time? No. We have to do it ording to FM. At Majonghyuns words, Mindaegis mouth curled up long. Then Yeontae bastards will suffer more. Whatever. Majonghyun smiled and shrugged his shoulders. Meanwhile, in the group strategy room on the 25th floor of Hansung Tower. I looked into the Mokpo branch that is managing Yeontae branch Kwon Sung-hoe, the manager, nodded as he received a report from his subordinate. Theyre doing it ording to FM. Yeontae branch must be dying. Yes. They seem to be working very hard, as they are meeting the yield now. They must feel like theyre on the edge of a cliff every day. They never dreamed of this when they were bragging with a smile. Haha. Kwon Sung-hoe smiled with satisfaction. The subordinate who had paused for a while asked. Do you want me to look into Yeontae branch more? No. Thats enough. Thats enough. Get back to work. Yes. I understand. After the subordinate left. Kwon Sung-hoe, who was spinning his chair around, smirked and clicked his tongue. Ill make you pay dearly for rejecting my proposal, Han Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun, who came out of the factory, raised his hand to block the scorching sun. He saw a clear sky without a cloud between his fingers. The weather was cool, so Yoo-hyun walked along the trail instead of riding a bike. He just moved as he felt like it. The forest was full of trees wearing colorful clothes as autumn deepened. He saw a glittering reservoir far away through the trees. The sight made him smile involuntarily. Crunch. Crunch. Then he suddenly noticed that there was no weed on the ground. They said they would start working from the vige and it seemed like they had already started. It was then. Vroooom. He heard the sound of a motor running from afar and approached it. There, Baeyongseok was wearing a mask and operating a weed remover. He was a busy man, in more ways than one. On one hand, he admired his diligence. On the other hand, he wondered what drove him to work so hard. As he walked along the trail, he saw Baek Yong-seok waving at him. He had turned off his weed remover and gestured for him toe over. Hey, Han. Where are you going? To the hardware store. Are you working here too? Of course. This is a ce for everyone in the vige to enjoy. Youre amazing. Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up, and Baek Yong-seok scratched his head sheepishly. Its not just me. Everyone else is doing their part too. Theyre all amazing. Yoo-hyun raised his other thumb as well, expressing his sincere admiration. He met many vigers as he walked along the trail. Some were removing weeds like Baek Yong-seok, some were leveling the ground. Some were putting up signs for each course. No one was left out, everyone was working together to improve the trail. He was amazed when he saw the low fence along the edge of the trail. Wow The white fence gave it a real park golf course feel. They had to collect a small fee from each viger to fund the project, so they couldnt afford to spend much money. Thats why they had to cut and nt the trees themselves. It was a lot of time and effort. But they all volunteered to do it. Hahaha. Hohoho. And theyughed while doing it. What motivated them to do this? Yoo-hyun was amazed by the change he saw with his own eyes. He slowly walked along the trail until he reached the vige hardware store. The building looked old from the signboard, but it had all kinds of things inside. It was easy to find what he needed for the factory. He opened the door and entered. Moon Jeong-gu, who was sitting at the counter, greeted him casually as usual. Hello Huh? But when he saw Yoo-hyun, he gasped and was startled. Yoo-hyun chuckled and ignored him, heading inside. He didnt feel like dealing with a kid. He rummaged through the boxes on the shelves for spare parts. He felt a strong gaze from the side and turned his head. Thud. The man who was staring at Yoo-hyun quickly hid behind the shelf. His body was still visible between the shelves. Yoo-hyun shook his head and looked for more parts. Then Moon Jeong-gu stared at him again. He tried not to care, but he could feel his eyes on him. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun put thest part in his basket and got up. Then Moon Jeong-gu pretended to hide behind the shelf again. That kid has balls as small as beans. Yoo-hyun snorted and Moon Jeong-gu came out hesitantly. He clenched his teeth and red at him, but his legs were shaking. Hey, hey. Yesterday was a surprise attack, so it doesnt count. Lets fight again. Let me pay for this first. As expected, Yoo-hyun calmly showed him the basket full of parts. Are you ignoring me? What do you mean? Just take it. Its quite a lot, isnt it? Well Moon Jeong-gu rolled his eyes and finally headed to the cashier. Yoo-hyun left the hardware store with a paper bag in his hand. Then Moon Jeong-gu ran past him and said, Come on, follow me. Can you leave the hardware store like that? Its none of your business. Suit yourself. Yoo-hyun followed him with a smirk. The ce they arrived at soon was the same vacant lot they had visited yesterday. It was good that there was no one around, but the empty lot in front of the building was still full of mud. Yoo-hyun, who was walking along the narrow road next to the lot, stopped in his tracks. Mun Jung-gu, who had been following him and ncing at him, also came to a halt. There was a distance of about five steps between the two. Yoo-hyun put down his paper bag on the road and said, Lets just do it here. Your shoes will get wet. What? You want to call your friends? Yoo-hyun taunted him and Mun Jung-gu rolled up his sleeves. Then he took a boxing stance and said, Dont ignore Mun Jung-gu, the man. I dont do that kind of thug stuff. Yeah. Fine. Bring it on. Arent you going to ask why? Ha. You wont fight if I ask? Just do it, bastard. Yoo-hyun waved his hands casually and Mun Jung-gu gritted his teeth. But he seemed to have trouble moving his feet and kept hesitating. Swish. Yoo-hyun made the first move and kicked out his foot, making him flinch and back away. He felt embarrassed even by his own standards and suddenly ran towards him with a scream. Aaaaaah. It was a one-dimensional attack, so Yoo-hyun easily dodged the punch by turning his head. At the same time, he grabbed the boys t-shirt and tripped him with his leg. Thud. The boy rolled forward and sprang up to charge again. Uwaaaa! Thud. This process repeated several times. There was no need to fight or talk. Yoo-hyun just avoided him and lightly provoked him. That was enough to make the young boy roll and tumble. Huff. Huff. Huff. He had good stamina, though. He took his stance again. But his legs were shaking, unable to hold up. Yoo-hyun opened his mouth, thinking it was enough. Do you want more? Are you still angry? Not yet Not yet. Geez. Fine. Ill let you off today. Uaaaak. The boy, who had used all his strength from nursing, copsed in front of Yoo-hyun as his legs gave out. Thud thud. He barely managed to catch himself with his hands, or he would have hit his head on the ground. Yoo-hyun expected him to get up again, but this time he didnt. It was just when Yoo-hyun was about to say something. The boy, who was lying face down on the ground, gasped. Kuhh. I lost. Hey, what are you doing? Get up, jerk. Yoo-hyun tried to stop him, but he didnt budge. Instead, he grabbed Yoo-hyuns pants and shouted. He looked like he was kneeling and begging Yoo-hyun for mercy. I lost, okay? Youre better than me at fighting, studying, and looks. Thats why Hyunji never looks at me Yoo-hyun snorted at the absurd words. If anyone saw them like this, they would misunderstand for sure. So Yoo-hyun lifted him up by hooking his arm around his side. So Im really useless Huh? Whoosh. The boy bounced up like a spring and stood up straight. His face was covered with tears and snot. Yoo-hyun sighed and gestured to him. Come on. Lets talk somewhere else. He walked away with a resigned look on his face. The boy followed him with his legs dragging. He had some guts after all. A littleter. Yoo-hyun faced the boy on a bench outside a supermarket. He handed him a can of coffee, and the boy nodded awkwardly. Thank you, sir. Drop the sir. Are you feeling better? Yoo-hyun asked, and the boy fidgeted with his mouth. Then he clenched his eyes and said with determination. Ill Ill give up on Hyunji. What? Yoo-hyun was speechless at the sudden remark. Chapter 367: Chapter 367: Chapter 367 Yoo-hyun quickly snapped out of it and denied it firmly. Hey, dont get me wrong. I have nothing to do with Hyunji. Im not interested in her at all. But doesnt Hyunji like you, hyung? Sigh. How was he supposed to carry on this conversation? He wanted to be patient and deal with him, but the kid was too young. He couldnt ignore his bloodshot eyes either. Yoo-hyun straightened his posture and called his name. Junggu, Ill just call you by your name. Yes, hyung. And then he asked him bluntly. Dude, have you ever confessed to Hyunji? Well What did Hyunji say? Actually, I havent asked her yet. I can tell by the way she looks at me. Yoo-hyun snorted in disbelief. Man, what kind of mancks guts like that? No, I dont. Im a manly man, Junggu. I only shrink in front of Hyunji, but I never cower. Why do you shrink in front of Hyunji? Because my heart beats so fast when I see her. Yoo-hyun paused for a moment at his innocent answer. He wanted tosh out at him, but he couldnt say anything more. Yoo-hyun calmly asked him one by one. Do you know what kind of food Hyunji likes? Uh what was it? Never mind. What does she study at school? I didnt go to college. Junggu shook his head and Yoo-hyun chuckled sarcastically. Dont make excuses. Then do you know what her hobby is? I know that. She likes golf. Yeah. You know that? Do you know anything about it? Have you ever studied it? Yoo-hyun gave him some advice as he ran out of words. If you like someone and really want to date them, you have to make an effort to find out that much. Theres no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Hyung, everyone likes you even if you just sit there. The girls from the next vige, thedies in the neighborhood too. Hey, thats nonsense Yoo-hyun was about to retort when a passingdy greeted him warmly. Oh, Yoo-hyun, nice to see you. Yes. Hello. Ho ho. Ill pack you some side dishester. Thank you. Youre wee. Have a good time. Yoo-hyun smiled and nodded at her and then looked at Junggu again. There was a brief silence between them. Yoo-hyun regained hisposure and spoke again. He sounded a bit deted, but he still meant what he said. You have to carve out your own life. Whypare yourself to me? Do you want to live my life? Can you do that? He could see that he was still not convinced by his rolling eyes. Yoo-hyun changed direction instead of pushing further and provoked his pride. Hey, just give up. What kind of man freezes to death? Just follow behind others for the rest of your life. Huh, hyung. Ive said all I have to say, so the rest is up to you whether you live or die. Yoo-hyun left his seat after saying hisst words and Junggu reached out to stop him. I didnt mean not to do it. This kid, making excuses again while dragging on the conversation. Hey, dont talk to me again if youre going to do this next time. Yoo-hyun lowered his head and tied the knot more harshly. What if he failed here? He didnt want to see him at all. In the end, one had to im their own life for themselves. Yoo-hyun made up his mind and walked away without looking back. A few dayster. After finishing his work, Yoo-hyun headed to the golf practice range behind the Chinese restaurant as usual. The road along the edge of the circr path had been fixed up. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun could ride his bike on the road next to the white fence. ck. ck. Inside the circr path, the vigers were ying golf. The number of people had increased noticeably since the renovation was done. Even though there could be conflicts when many people gathered in a limited space, the vigers took turns to manage it. They showed their dedication by taking reservations and operating it the day before. Shim Hyun Ji was at the center of it. She led the vigers and established a system of her own. She was young, but smart and confident, and everyone followed her words. Both Bae Yong Seok and Shim Hyun Ji. The selfless spirit of their family was admirable. It wasnt just the people who yed golf. The circr path was so neatly arranged that many people came to see it. Now, it became a culture to gather here every evening. The busier it got, the busier someone became. Vroom. The delivery man Jung Han Sik, who rode a motorcycle, stopped in front of Yoo-hyun and waved his hand. Brother Yoo-hyun. Going for another delivery? Yes. Im dying. People order too much. Its good if the Chinese restaurant does well, right? Theres no one I like. The bossins that he doesnt have time to y golf. Yoo-hyun chuckled at the thought that Nam Hee Woong would do that. Hes busy now. Hell take care of youter. Yes. I hope so. Youe backter too. Theres a meat party tonight. See youter. Jung Han Sik put on his helmet and drove his motorcycle again. When Yoo-hyun turned his head, he saw people eating jajangmyeon on a mat. Chicken, pork belly, and other foods were also delivered to this forest path now. Change was in an instant. He felt that again. When he arrived at the golf practice range, he saw Choi Jung Bok sitting on a bench and reading a newspaper. Yoo-hyun sat down next to him and asked him. Whats with the newspaper? Just. Seeing how the world is going. Oh, I got a call from the military office. Theyre reviewing the application. Good job. When is the announcement? Well. I have to see what other viges have too. Itll be fine. It was easy to say, but it wasnt easy to let go of his obsession. He worked hard to prepare the report. But he looked rxed as if he had really let go of his mind. He could let go of it without regret when he let go of it like that. Wasnt that why he could always enjoy living in the present? Yoo-hyun suddenly gave him a thumbs up at that thought. Youre awesome, brother. Awesome? Youre much more awesome. Hey, do you know what an Apple phone is? He pointed to the newspaper with his finger as he lifted Yoo-hyun up with him. There was a huge special article on Apple phones there. Yes. I know well. Oh, good. Well, the head office is releasing Apple phone 3 stocks, but theres a limit. Theyre asking for quantity requests. Im wondering if I should take it or not. Why? Is there a reason not to take it? Its the first release in Korea, so the subsidy is too low. The price is high too. Its too much of a burden if it bes inventory. Apple phones were still unfamiliar in Korea. There were many people who weed it on the inte, but no one knew how much impact it would have on the offline market. Yoo-hyun couldnt predict the atmosphere at the first release either. But he knew for sure that it wouldnt fail. Just take it. Pull in as much quantity as possible. Okay. Got it. Yoo-hyun smirked as he nodded his head at Choi Jung Boks answer. Is that all? Dont you want to ask more? Nah. Ill go warm up at the practice range first. Choi Jung Bok smiled and got up from his seat after putting down the newspaper. He was a person who livedfortably in any way. Here is the trantion of your text: Do that. Ill read the newspaper. Yoo-hyun nodded with a smirk. Swish. He turned the page of the newspaper he was holding. There was one news that caught his eye. -Hanseong Electronics received a huge amount of consulting from a famous foreign consulting firm, and as a result, an internal document that said they should focus their efforts on feature phones instead of smartphones was leaked and caused a stir. This is The same thing that happened in the past was repeating itself. But this article, which did note out in the past, came out to the world. It was evidence that there was some internal resistance going on. Yoo-hyun saw through the urgent situation that was going on inside Hanseong Electronics through this short article. Chairman Shin Myung-ho, Vice President Hyun Ki-joong, and the head of the development center and other key executives. Each grouppany and group strategy room. In a situation where they were barely keeping up with the changing trends of the times, they were fiercely engaged in internal politics as their interests shed. As they pushed each other into a situation where they would slip if they didnt make money right away, the choice for the future was pushed back. This was the result of dragging on with various excuses. Tsk tsk. Yoo-hyun stepped back and looked at them. From a distance, they looked like aedy, or rather a farce. By the way, what would Director Shin Kyung-wook be doing now? He thought he should call himter and turned the page. There was another news that stood out among the others. The same thing that connected him with Jeong Da-hye in the past was happening again. Even though he expected it, Yoo-hyuns lips kept curling up. Hell being to Korea soon. At that moment, New York. Even though it was early in the morning, Jeong Da-hye got up earlier than usual. To be honest, she barely slept. It was because of what her team leader said that kept spinning in her head. -Alice. The G20 Preparation Committee seems to like you because youre Korean. They probably picked you because youre easy to handle and manipte. Show them your real skills this time. Because she was Korean, easy-going, and looked easy. Thats how he summarized the reason why she was chosen for such an important project. Not only him, but also others. Even though she had sessfullypleted many projects, her position in thepany was not high due to her young age, gender, and skin color. Thats why she had more pride and wanted to seed in this project no matter what. If she seeded in a national-level project, no one would be able to ignore her. Hoo. She took a breath and grabbed the ne ticket to Korea on her desk. -Please contact me when youe to Korea. Ill guide you for sure. Why did his voicee to mind at this time? She shook her head vigorously and looked at herself in front of the mirror. Ill show you I can seed. Her eyes were filled with determination and glowed strongly. Yoo-hyun was imagining various things while thinking of Jeong Da-hye. He felt someones gaze from behind him since a while ago and turned his head. Then someone hid behind a tree quickly. Why is he doing that again? Yoo-hyun sighed and gestured with his hand. Jung-gu, I can see you, so juste out. He came out with an awkward expression and saluted loudly. Yes. Manly Moon Jung-gu, I greet you after a long time. Huh? Choi Jung-bok, who was swinging his club at the golf practice range, recognized Moon Jung-gu and stopped his posture. Then he came over and acted friendly. Hey, arent you the son of the hardware store? Thanks for taking care of the grill. Thats nothing. You can take them all. Haha. Youre so generous. Hey, if you have any questions about park golf clubs, just ask me. Ill tell you everything. Choi Jung-bok spoke coolly and went back to the tee. Moon Jung-gu, who was watching him, nced at Yoo-hyun. He was a guy with a weird side. Chapter 368: Chapter 368: Chapter 368 Yoo-hyun sneered and said bluntly. Hey, manly man Moon Jung-gu, why are you looking at me like that? Im embarrassed. Forget it. Come here. Yes. Moon Jung-gu quickly jumped up and stood in front of Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun gestured with his hand, and he handed over the book he was holding. It was a golf magazine, and it had instructions on how to make a park golf club. Since the club was made of wood, there were people who made them by hand. The first one that Jeon Il-ho had brought was also a handmade club from apany in Mokpo. Thats why he got it cheap back then, but now he couldnt buy it because there was no stock. Yoo-hyun asked him, seeing the page on making golf clubs was stained with his fingerprints. Are you making a club? Yes. I heard its hard to get a park golf club. Is that so? Yes. I heard people say that. Yoo-hyun suppressed his burstingughter and asked him. So youre going to make one yourself? Im good at carving wood. I can do it really well. He was an interesting guy. Thud. Yoo-hyun hit the table, and he sat down with a determined posture. His shoulders were tense, and he looked funny just by looking at him. Not bad. Give it a try. Yes. Ill do my best. Good. Good luck. Yoo-hyun also used a military tone because of Moon Jung-gus stiff way of speaking. Then Moon Jung-gu shouted. Yes. Manly man Moon Jung-gu, I will seed in confessing Oops. Yoo-hyun quickly covered his mouth, doubting his ears. Hey, you dont have to blurt everything out. Ah, this is really hopeless. Ive heard that a lot. Puhahahaha. Youre honest. I like that. In the end, Yoo-hyun couldnt hold back hisughter and burst out loud. That evening. Behind the Chinese restaurant, people from the vige gathered around the golf practice range table. They didnt intend to have a party. It was just that the butcher offered to treat them to meat, so they set up a grill. But the atmosphere was like a vige festival. Sizzle. From tworge stand-type meat grills, the smell of well-cooked pork rose up. On the table, there were food and drinks that the vigers brought with them. The butcher stood between the two grills and shouted loudly. Help yourself to the meat. Its on me. As the people cheered, Lee Young-nam pointed out his mistake. Mr. Jung, you should be more precise. Youre treating us because you lost the golf bet. Hey, Mr. Lee, do you have to point that out? It makes a difference in mood, doesnt it? The butcher waved his arms exaggeratedly, and the peopleughed loudly. Puhahahaha. Then Shim Hyun-ji, who was munching on a sausage as usual, raised her camera. Okay, let me take a picture of this nice atmosphere. Oh dear. Here we go again. The peopleughed and chatted. Yoo-hyun poked Moon Jung-gus side, who was absorbed in grilling meat, and whispered to him. Jung-gu, you have to be more confident when taking pictures. Hyun-ji will check themter. Oh. Youre right. Moon Jung-gu put down his tongs and narrowed his eyes. Then Shim Hyun-ji came over to him. Wow. Jung-gu, youre really good at grilling meat. Shim Hyun-ji eximed and picked up a piece of meat with her chopsticks. To Yoo-hyun, it sounded like she just wanted to eat meat. But Moon Jung-gus reaction was different. His face turned red and he yelled. M-manly man Moon Jung-gu can do this much easily. Ill grill more deliciously for you. He added more meat to the grill and arranged it with lightning-fast movements. The vigers eyes turned to Mun Jeong-gu one by one. Wow, Jeong-gu is good at this. Yeah, hes so fast. Then, Bae Yong-seok, who was grilling meat on another grill next to him, also followed suit and added more meat. Whoosh. The two mens hands moved quickly in the strong mes rising from the charcoal of each grill. They looked like they werepeting. What is this, really. Yoo-hyun chuckled and enjoyed the amusing scene. There was plenty of food and drinks, so the mood couldnt be bad. Everyone chatted happily. Yoo-hyun also enjoyed mingling with the vigers. That was when one bottle, two bottles, empty bottles came out. Shim Hyeon-ji, who had been babbling a lot, raised her hand. Vige head, I have a suggestion. We have to listen to our pretty Hyeon-ji. What is it? Lee Young-nam, the vige head, nodded his head with a warm smile. Shim Hyeon-ji, who got up from her seat, said boldly. Cant we buy park golf clubs with our vige operating expenses? We dont have enough money and its very inconvenient. Then, as if they had been waiting for it, one word came out. The atmosphere of the drinking party changed to that of a vige meeting in an instant. Thats right. Its hard to get them in Mokpo city now. The price has gone up too much. Park golf was not yet poprized, so it was hard to get clubs. As a result, calling for them was expensive. It was a problem that had been reported several times already, and Lee Young-nam, the vige head, had also thought deeply about it. But it was far too short to handle it with the vige budget. Lee Young-nam, who had been thinking for a while, asked Yoo-hyun. Han Ju-im, do you have any ideas? At the same time, the vigers eyes turned to Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun couldnt give an easy answer either. He couldnt force them to buy expensive clubs, nor could he tell them to endure the inconvenience. It was also unreasonable to wait until they received budget support from Haenam County. But that was before Yoo-hyun met Mun Jeong-gu today. Yoo-hyun smiled as he received Mun Jeong-gus burning gaze and answered. There is a way. Really? There is, but its not easy. Someones tremendous effort is needed. Everyones eyes widened at Yoo-hyuns exaggerated words. When Yoo-hyun nodded his chin, Mun Jeong-gu jumped up from his seat. With all eyes on him, he shouted in a spirited posture. Ill try to make park golf clubs myself. Then he looked at Shim Hyeon-ji standing next to him. His legs were trembling nervously, but his eyes were steady. Yoo-hyunughed softly as he saw him. The power of love is really amazing. *** Some time passed after Mun Jeong-gu showed his strong ambition. In the meantime, nothing had changed much in Yoo-hyuns daily life. His factory work, hobbies, mingling with the vigers, and resting alone were all the same. Everything was rxed. He felt that living like this wasnt so bad either. On one Saturday lunchtime, he was at Choi Jeong-boks house in Yeonseung-ri vige. He had been invited for a meal. As he was eating, Yoo-hyun told them his thoughts. Choi Jeong-boks wife was surprised and asked him. How can you think like that at your age? Young people usually feel suffocated when theye to the countryside. Youre so kind to me. You always make me delicious food. How can I not like it? Choi Jeong-boks wife pped her hands and praised Yoo-hyuns smooth answer without stopping. Oh my, oh my. Hohoho. Yoo-hyun speaks so nicely. This guy has no sense of shame. Choi Jeong-bok tried to stop her with an embarrassed expression, but all he got back was a scolding. You just be quiet and stay still. My brother is watching. Yoo-hyun likes being humble like this because hes a new generation. Right? Yoo-hyun gave a cheerful answer to Choi Jeong-boks wife, who winked at him. Of course. You look like my ideal type right now, sister-inw. Ho ho ho. I knew it. You have such a clear mind, Yoo-hyun. Wait a moment. Ill get you some more meat. She got up with a bright smile and took the empty te to the kitchen. Behind her cheerful steps, a pleasant whistle echoed. Choi Jeong Bok sighed, and Yoo-hyun smiled. After finishing the meal and clearing the fruit, Yoo-hyun went outside. The vige of Yeon Seung Ri, where Choi Jeong Boks house was located, had better road maintenance than Yeon Tae Ri. The signs of the shops were also uniform, giving a neat impression. The road was winding because it was close to the high mountain, but that was also the charm of the vige. It was fun to walk around and see different things. As they walked together, Choi Jeong Bok brought up his wife. My wife wasnt always so talkative. She looks very happy. Im d you think so. Actually, when we first came here Choi Jeong Bok borated on his past story that he had briefly mentioned before. He was born in Seoul and moved to the countryside after getting married to find some leisure. He had big dreams when he came to the vige, but he also faced many disappointments. My wife especially wanted to go back. Thendslide made our ie worse, and we couldnt get along with the vigers. It must have been hard to settle in a vige where you had no ties. Right. Thats why my wife admires you. We struggled for over five years before we gotfortable, but you look so rxed. Its because the vigers are so nice to me. Its because you have an open heart that people approach you. Yoo-hyun felt a twinge in his chest. When he first came to this vige, he deliberately kept his distance from people. He didnt want to be interfered with, and he thought it would be easier that way. But he realized it wasnt. He enjoyed being with people more than being alone. It was a joy that he could only get from being with good people. They are all kind-hearted people. No. They just like you. Oh,e on. Hey, is that an Apple phone? Yoo-hyun waved his hand at his teasing words and pointed at his phone shop. There was a banner that said . Yeah. My wife told me to order it without looking back. Haha. Youll be in trouble if you cant sell it, right? No way. Shell hit me even if I do. Shell probably apologize to you instead. Id like to see that once. What? Hahaha. Yoo-hyunughed with Choi Jeong Bok, shaking their shoulders. He enjoyed this light-hearted conversation with him. Yoo-hyun turned around the big hill and went over to Yeon Tae Ri vige. He walked along the trail until he reached the golf practice range behind the Chinese restaurant. This ce was also Yoo-hyun and Choi Jeong Boks hideout, and there were already many people gathered there. The people who sat tightly on the tform were listening to a man who was far away. Yoo-hyun smirked at the sight. Jeong Gu is doing that again. Did he make another club? Choi Jeong Bok pointed at the people who were touching the club on the tform. Yoo-hyun nodded as he had seen this scene before. Thats right. Then, Moon Jeong Gu lifted up the club that he had leaned on the tform and raised his voice. Everyone. This club is more upgraded. First of all, if you look here, I changed the grip to silicone material, and I painted the club head with eco-friendly paint Amid his long speech, murmurs spread among the people on the tform. Chapter 369: Chapter 369: Chapter 369 Yoo-hyun heard the noise right in front of him. Seems like it cost a lot of money, and youre lending it for free? I tried it myself, and its no worse than the 500,000 won one that Kim bought. Anyway, how did you know that Jeong-gu, the vige loser, had such a talent? Yoo-hyun changed the vige loser. Wow, really. Its all thanks to Han-juim. But the murmurs were going in a strange direction. In the end, they circled back to Yoo-hyuns praise. Choi Jeong-bok chuckled as if it was a natural phenomenon. See, the vigers are always on your side. What did I do? It was Jeong-gu who did it. Hey, people dont think that way. More than anything, Jeong-gu himself doesnt think so. As Yoo-hyun was about to retort, Mun Jeong-gu took a deep breath as if to make a closing remark. Then he lifted the club with a sh and shouted in front of the people. This club was born thanks to Yoo-hyun hyung-nims teachings. In that sense Oh, my head. Yoo-hyun hid his face behind a tree without listening to Muns words until the end. Choi Jeong-bok kept shrugging his shoulders as if he was happy. Thanks to Mun Jeong-gu supplying the clubs to the vigers, more people yed park golf in the vige. It was free and easy to join, so everyone flocked to the forest around the trail. Half of the vige poption was in the forest, they said. Thanks to that, the exchanges between Yeontae-ri and Yeonseung-ri vigers increased, and the surrounding businesses also became a little more active. There was someone who was inspired by this change. Yoo-hyun saw a man who was diligently carving wood at the fishing spot he visited after a long time. Whyyyyy. As he looked around with the sound of an electric saw as background music, he saw benches that were not there before. Between them, electric connectors and circuit breakers were installed, and there was space for tents to be pitched in front and back. This ce, which used to be full of weeds, now had a proper camping site atmosphere. If the road from the main road to the reservoir fishing spot was improved, it seemed that a lot of people would flock here. Yoo-hyun put his luggage on a bench and approached the man who was carving wood, Bae Yong-seok. Mr. Bae, what are you doing? Oh, Han-juim is here? What am I doing? Making fishing rods. By yourself? Yeah. I guess I have to lend them for free so that people wille. Fixing up the fishing spot and making fishing rods. They were all not easy tasks, so Yoo-hyun admired him. Youre amazing. Park golf does that too. He said that with a hint of Mun Jeong-gu in mind, and Yoo-hyun snickered. There was a lot of talk among the vigerstely that the vige bum and the vige loser had turned over a new leaf. Thats how much they dedicated themselves to the vige. Mun Jeong-gu was because of Shim Hyun-ji, but Bae Yong-seok wasnt. He was truly a person who cared and worked hard for the vige. Mr. Bae does much more work than me. Thats more amazing. As Yoo-hyun praised him, Bae Yong-seok scratched his head with an awkward expression and looked around before holding up a finished fishing rod. Haha. Not that much. Do you want to try this? Sure. Ill be the first tester. Yoo-hyun had already brought his own fishing rod, but he nodded willingly. Yoo-hyunid out a fishing chair in a secluded spot where no one was around. Then he tried holding the fishing rod he got from Bae Yong-seok. It felt like seeing the bamboo fishing rod that the straw hat man used again. The shape was different but the feeling was simr. Shall I try it like then? Yoo-hyun threw only the fishing rod without baiting it. Thud. The float that fell into the water floated up. Along with that, he remembered what the straw hat man had said. -Tsk tsk. Your head is soplicated. How are you going to catch a fish? What had changed since then? Had hisplicated mind cleared up a bit? Yoo-hyun took a deep breath and calmly faced his inner self. He couldnt confidently say how much he had changed. *** But that didnt mean nothing had changed. He had shaken off his past regrets. He had let go of his future worries. He just wanted to be faithful to this moment. He didnt try to catch fish with a stubbornness, nor did he try to empty his mind with a nkness. He just tried to feel the wind blowing and the water rippling. The fact that he was enjoying this leisure here made him smile. It was then. He felt the float on the water shake. Just a little more. Yoo-hyun calmly timed it. Then he swiftly lifted the fishing rod. A heavy feeling came up his fingertips. Whoosh. As Yoo-hyun pulled with force, arge fish jumped out. Ssh ssh. I did it. A big exmation came out of Yoo-hyuns mouth without him knowing. His other hand that had put down the was already clenched into a fist. Was it because of his changed mindset? The slightest change had returned such a big result that it was too surprising. Yoo-hyun gasped with his mouth open. Soon, Bae Yong Seok came over and said, looking at the fish pping in the air. You caught a fish. Yes. I finally caught one. Yoo-hyun showed his joy with a carp in his hand, then pulled out the hook from the fishs mouth after pulling the fishing rod. Then he released the fish as the straw hat man had done. Ssh. A small wave was created by the falling fish. Bae Yong Seok smiled brightly. Haha. Good job. You know, I bought some fish with the vige fee this time, so I have to save some. What? Yoo-hyun made a dumbfounded expression and Bae Yong Seok added a kind exnation. I tried to release some fish to operate the fishing spot properly. It seemed too scarce. How is it? Isnt it fun to catch them anyway? If he hadnt known this fact, the fun would have been much greater. It was an embarrassing situation to tell the truth, so Yoo-hyun just nodded. Yes. It is. Haha. Then have fun fishing. Let me know if you need more fish. Bae Yong Seok left with a coolugh. Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes for a moment and chuckled. I see. Then he stared at the sky alone for a while. Yoo-hyun, who had tidied up his fishing gear, took out a burner from his bag on the tform. He put a pot on a one-burner stove and boiled water. Bubble bubble. As he put ramen in the boiling water, he remembered what the straw hat man had said. -When your head is a little emptyter, eat the ramen you cooked then. When could he see him again? In fact, it was nothing but a fleeting encounter, but he strangely waited for it. Even though he had a feeling that he wouldnt see him again. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun looked around in case, but he couldnt see the mans figure. Come to think of it, he hadnt seen the mans face clearly either. It was because it was hidden by the straw hat. But his movements and voice still remained in his memory. He felt like he could tell by the feeling if they met again. As he was thinking about this and that, Yoo-hyun put the cooked noodles in his mouth. Slurp slurp Maybe because of the chilly weather, the spicy ramen was so delicious that he couldnt help but stick out his thumb. I dont know about anything else, but I should be praised for cooking ramen well. Yoo-hyun smiled and took another chopstick of ramen. A familiar American number appeared on his phone screen. He had been meaning to call him anyway, so Yoo-hyun answered with a happy heart. Long time no see, Mr. Shin. -Haha. How are you? You sound good. Of course. How can I not be good when Im eating ramen while fishing? As Yoo-hyun expressed his feelings honestly, Mr. Shin Kyungwookughed out loud. -Haha. Youre making me drool. I should visit you sometime. Please do. Ill guide you to the best course. They exchanged pleasantries and some small talk. -How am I doing, you ask Im in the vige There was no talk of work in between. They also put aside theirplicated ns for the future. They just enjoyed sharing their emotions at the moment. Then, suddenly, Mr. Shin said. -You seem to have changed a bit. In what way? -Maybe youve gained some ease. I dont hear any obsession in your voice anymore. What part of him had changed? Yoo-hyun realized that his guilt and remorse towards Mr. Shin had faded a lot. He wasnt too worried about the difficult future he had to face. He didnt give up, of course. He trusted himpletely as a colleague. He was happy to be able to talk to him like this, someone he respected and wanted to follow. He was even happier to be recognized for his inner change by him. His feelings were naturally expressed in words. Thank you. Thats the bestpliment Ive ever heard. -Yeah. It seems like youve finally found some ease. Im more curious now. Youll be surprised if you see me. -You seem more cunning too. Of course. Im a person who grows. -Hahaha. Its an honor to be with someone who grows. Yoo-hyuny down on the floor and continued to chat with him. A deep bond that had started from the past. That bond was extending from this happy moment to the future. The ramen was getting cold, but Yoo-hyuns heart was warmer. After the incident at the fishing spot, Yoo-hyun felt much lighter. He didnt meet the straw hat man, but he didnt have any regrets anymore. He realized that the answer he was looking for was not something he could hear from others. The next morning. Yoo-hyun went to work with a light heart. He didnt really feel like going to work, but he still went to the factory. On the inner wall of the factory entrance, there was a TV installed by Mr. Park Chulhong. There was only a simple sign for the fish cake factory, but it made the factory atmosphere feel alive. The inside of the factory was even better. They had cleaned up everything from the conveyor belt to theputers and monitors, making it feel like they were in a high-tech factory. Wouldnt it look like they were doing something amazing to strangers? Thats not wrong. Yoo-hyun muttered as he looked at the reassembled box he had finished a while ago. The fish cake factorys work speed was truly overwhelming. They were doing their work much faster than in the Mokpo factory with the same number of people. It was the result of the fish cake factorys special situation and the survival skills of the people who survived. It was an amazing thing, but also something they couldnt let the Mokpo factory workers know. That afternoon. Yoo-hyun, who was in charge of CCTV surveince, was spending time in the break room. He didnt have any reason to worry about audits anymore, but he still pretended to be busy. Thats when it happened. Ring ring. Yoo-hyun politely answered the phone from the Mokpo reassembly team. Yes, thank you for your hard work. Ill have it ready and wait for you. He didnt have anything to do every day, but he had to act serious when the Mokpo factory workers came. Comining about being tired was a bonus. That was something that the fish cake factory workers always tried to keep. Chapter 370: Chapter 370: Chapter 370 Beep beep beep beep beep. The rm went off in the break room, and Yoo-hyun casually walked out. It was the exact time they had agreed on, so no one left the factory without Yoo-hyuns permission. Jo Gi Jeong, who was sitting on a bench, waved at Yoo-hyun. Hey, Han Team Leader, please make some noise for us today too. Sure. I have nothing else to do anyway. Haha. Yeah. Thanks to you, we get less work. Han Team Leader is doing a great job. Kang Jong Ho agreed strongly with Jo Gi Jeongs words. He had been more careful around Yoo-hyun since Lee Jang Woos match. Yoo-hyun chuckled. Just put on your work clothes. Its work time. Oh, right. Kang Jong Ho nodded and put on his T-shirt that was lying on the bench. Park Chul Hong, the team leader who was lying down, also got up and gathered his clothes. Vroom. A truck from the Mokpo factory parked on the empty lot. There were four men standing in front of it with a serious posture. It was the first time in a week that they were all wearing proper clothes and acting properly. nk. Min Dal Gi, the manager, got out of the passenger seat. He hade here after a long time and approached Park Chul Hong with a smile. Oh my. Youre working hard day and night, Team Leader. Manager Min, youve been through a lot too. Thanks for everything. Maybe he felt more rxed? Park Chul Hong looked less tense than before. Min Dal Gi raised his eyebrows as if he was surprised by Park Chul Hongs attitude. It seemed like he was about to say something, but Yoo-hyun intervened. He pointed at the trunk of the truck and asked with a shocked expression. Wow. Is there so much stuff this time too? Haha. Its exactly as FM wanted. Of course, it wont be easy here. Yoo-hyun sighed at Min Dal Gis words. Yeah. I realized that reassembly is not easy. Min Dal Gi nced at Yoo-hyun and smiled triumphantly. Even if he had the backing of the Group Strategy Room, there was not much he could do in this shabby reassembly factory. As long as things stayed like this, the problem he was worried about, that is, the reassembly team being absorbed by the reassembly factory, would not happen. Min Dal Gi rambled on. Yeah. Reassembly is not that simple. There are many types, and its hard to find parts While he was talking, Yoo-hyun had already climbed up on the trunk of the truck. He was in such a hurry that one person took the goods and another person loaded the goods they had worked onst week. Min Dal Gis junior, who came with him from the Mokpo factory, was busy checking in between. Theyre working like crazy. Min Dal Gi stopped smiling and approached Park Chul Hong. Team Leader, I have something to tell you. Oh, Manager Min. Actually, about returning from this dispatch What? Park Chul Hongs eyes widened at Min Dal Gis words. The truck that unloaded and loaded the goods went down the winding narrow road again. The road was already dark because it was gettingte. Min Dal Gi looked at the small street lights that were sparsely ced next to him and said, They managed to install those things in this vige. They seem to care a little bit. Tsk tsk. Putting up some street lights in this backwater wont do anything. This ce is over, both the factory and the vige. Its a pity. They seem to work hard. The reassembly factory was in a poor condition with no proper measuring devices or extra parts. They had to work harder than the Mokpo factory that worked overtime every day. Min Dal Gis junior smiled bitterly at the pitying feeling, but Min Dal Gi snorted. Dont pity them. Theyre here because theyre losers. But is Team Leader Park really going back? His junior asked suddenly, and Min Dal Gi recalled Park Chul Hongs face he saw earlier. Yeah. He didnt look very happy. I thought he would be d. He must feel bad for leaving alone. Ha. He must be sorry. Hahaha. Min Dalgisughter echoed in the truck as it moved away from the Yeontae factory. It was after the truck had left. Jo Gijeong, who had been lying on a cot for a while, got up and asked. How long do you think it will take today? Lets finish it in two hours. Yoo-hyun answered coolly, and Kang Jongho chuckled and nodded. Ha. If Han Jooim can do it or Seo. Yeah. Lets do that. It should be possible with the monitor. This is the same model we didst time. Right. We have plenty of spare parts in the warehouse. At Yoo-hyuns words, Kang Jongho shrugged his shoulders. Honestly, this model can be made with just the parts in the warehouse. Ahem. Good. Lets go. Lets go. At Yoo-hyuns gesture, Jo Gijeong and Kang Jongho got up first and went into the factory. Yoo-hyun, who got upte from the cot, stopped and hesitated. It was because Park Cheolhong, the team leader, was making a nk expression like a sick chicken. He had been like that ever since he talked to Min Dalgi, the foreman, a while ago. Yoo-hyun leaned his face toward Park Cheolhong. Team leader, arent you going in? Huh? Oh. I should. Whats wrong? No, nothing. Oh, Han Jooim, you said your team members areing to y this time, right? Park Cheolhong, who had been waving his hands, blinked his eyes and changed the subject with an awkward expression. It was something he would never say normally, so Yoo-hyun was only puzzled. Yes. Why? No. Lets go in quickly. Park Cheolhong walked away before hearing Yoo-hyuns answer. Yoo-hyun looked at his back, which seemed more shriveled, and tilted his head. The work that day took less than two hours. The workers faces were very bright as they finished the work in record time. Yoo-hyun didnt do anything special this time either, but he made sure to encourage them. You guys are amazing. I feel like the work is done when I hear that. Jo Gijeong replied cheerfully. That was it. They all scattered to their quarters as if they had never talked. Yoo-hyun headed to the golf practice range as usual. It was nice to practice even in the dark night with good lighting. After everyone left. Click. Park Cheolhong, the team leader, turned on the factory lights again and looked around inside. He touched around the factory for a while and went to the material warehouse. There he left behind the traces of a long time. He spent time in the factory untilte at night and nodded his head as if he had made up his mind. His eyes, which always looked fierce somewhere, sparkled for the first time. That Saturday. A gray van was driving south on the highway. Inside were Product nning Team 3 members and Kim Hyunmin, the team leader. Kim Hyunmin, who was sitting in the back seat, asked Jang Junsik, who was holding the steering wheel. Junsik, how about we go by the west coast road to make our mood better? Then it will take more time. Kim Hyunmin held back and tried again. What if werete? Lets stop by some rest areas. Huh? No. Its better to go quickly and rest. But all he got back was an indifferent smile. In the end, Kim Hyunmin couldnt stand it and snapped. Ha. This kid is in jerk mode again. Haha. Leave him alone. He must want to see his senior quickly. Laughter erupted from here and there, and Choi Minhee, the deputy manager, made an excuse for Jang Junsik. There was no point in trying more in this atmosphere, so Kim Hyunmin changed the topic. Sigh. Anyway, I wonder what Yoo-hyun is doing? Kim Younggil, who was facing him, said. I heard he stays in the vige even on weekends. He must have a lot of work to do. I wonder if were making them ufortable because of us. Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager, added a bitter smile to Hwang Dong-siks words. Whats the big deal? Just go and cheer them up, why are you like that? Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, pretended not to care, but he couldnt hide his solemn expression. At that moment. Yoo-hyun swung his club at the teeing point of hole 13 at Haenam CC. ng. The ball flew far away with a pleasant sound of impact. p p p p p. Jeon Il-ho pped his hands and gave him a thumbs up. Your shot is always amazing, little brother. Your shot was better just before, big brother. Hahaha. I told you, little brother has a good eye. Jeon Il-houghed and held his stomach. Choi Jeong-bok and Nam Hee-woong joined in. Geez. Little brother Yoo-hyun, how was my shot? What about me? I was okay too, right? Haha. If you hit it with a good mood, you did well. Theres no such thing as good or bad in hitting a ball. Yoo-hyun wrapped it up nicely and everyoneughed happily. Thats right, thats right. Hahaha. Jeon Il-ho, who had been shaking his shoulders for a while, said in his characteristic hearty voice. When were done, lets go to the sea and take a boat to the ind. I know a killer ce. Hey, big brother, Yoo-hyuns former team members areing today, you know. Choi Jeong-bok shook his head and Jeon Il-ho pped his hands as if he had just remembered. Oh, right. Little brother, is it okay to be like this? Of course. They havent arrived yet. We booked this with difficulty, we have to enjoy it now. Haha. Yeah. Lets do that. Everyone walked with bright smiles at Yoo-hyuns words. They all looked like they were sincerely enjoying this moment. Thanks to ying golf early in the morning, they had plenty of time left after finishing 18 holes and taking a bath. Yoo-hyun changed his clothes and went back to the factory site. It was chilly weather, but it was quite warm because the sun was so good. It was a perfect day for sunbathing. I wonder what they look like now? Yoo-hyuny down on the t ground and thought of his team members. Was it because he had left that side of work and lived? It had only been three months, but it felt like he had been away for a long time. As he thought about this and that, time flew by. Vroom vroom. Soon after, a gray van came up loudly. Someone stuck their face out of the open window. Deputy Han. Just then, the car was climbing uphill and crossed a bump. Thud. The wind hit Kim Hyun-mins head on the window frame and he snapped. Ouch. Hey, drive properly. Haha. Peoplesughter mixed in the car. Yoo-hyun smiled at their unchanged appearance. Theyre still the same. nk. The door opened and he could see familiar faces. Kim Hyun-min, the team leader who came out first, showed his unique personality. Oh my. Our Deputy Han, how did you live without me? It was nice because it was quiet. I lived very well. What are you talking about? Kim Hyun-min was speechless as the part-timers crowded in. Did you live well? How long has it been? Your face looks better, doesnt it? Haha. You all lived well too, right? They greeted each other warmly like that. There was a man standing still among the people as if he was frozen. As Yoo-hyun approached him, Jang Jun-siks eyes trembled. Senior. He was a junior who sent him messages every day even though he had left for quite some time. He seemed to know what he felt without having to listen to him. Yoo-hyun approached him and patted his shoulder. You worked hard toe here. Senior, I really missed you Sniff. Then Jang Jun-sik shook his shoulder as if he was overwhelmed by emotion. Kim Hyun-min saw that and clicked his tongue. Tsk tsk. Anyone would think youre having a reunion of separated families. Chapter 371: Chapter 371: Chapter 371 They were exhausted from the long journey and sat down on the couches one by one. As they did, theymented on their surroundings. The factory is bigger than I thought. They even have a ser field. The air is nice here, maybe because its in the woods. Is that the lodging? The people who were looking around heard Yoo-hyun say. Do you want something to drink? Huh? What do you have here? Of course. I have everything. Yoo-hyun answered with a smile to Kim Young Gils question. Then he dragged his butt to the corner. There was a wooden chest that was as high as an adult mans chest. It looked like a wooden drawer, but it wasnt. Creak. He opened the door and the peoples eyes widened. It was a fridge? Beer, soju, makgeolli. What kind of factory is this? Kim Hyun Min asked with a dumbfounded expression. -You wanted one, right? I made it when I had some time. I used wood for the outside so it wouldnt be noticed. Yoo-hyun chuckled as he recalled what Park Chul Hong had said a few days ago. Its a very good factory. Then Hwang Dong Sik asked with a bewildered expression. You like it here? Yes. Of course. Theres no other factory like this. Wow. It must be hard to work overtime on weekends. Why would I do that? Yoo-hyun tilted his head and Hwang Dong Sik turned his head to the factory. But if its a factory in this remote ce Oh, its closed. He saw the closed factory door. But before that, he saw Yoo-hyun in a tracksuit and slippers. He didnt look like someone who had weekend overtime. Kim Young Gil asked curiously. Then what about the others? They all go out on weekends. But why dont you go out? You always said you were in the vige when I called you. I go out sometimes. There are other ces besides here. No way. Kim Young Gil swallowed his words. He didnt want to upset his junior who was already having a hard time. Hwang Dong Sik whispered to Lee Chan Ho next to him. What is there to do in this hick town? He probably doesnt want to show us how hard it is for him. Lee Chan Ho replied and Hwang Dong Sik nodded. They all seemed to have the same thought as their faces were worried. Even in this difficult situation, you are Jang Joon Sik bit his lower lip hard. Soon after, Choi Min Hee, who had unpacked her luggage at the lodging, came out and asked in surprise. Is it one room per person here? Can we use all of this? The vige head told me to do so. Yoo-hyun answered, but Choi Min Hee was still puzzled. She didnt expect much when they said they could use it for free from the vige, but the quality was too good. It was clean inside, right? The nkets seemed new too. They cleaned everything up because you wereing. Why did they do this for us? -How can I be the vige head if you just take it without shame? Let me do this much for you. Otherwise, Ill be too sad. It must be because youre special guests. Yoo-hyun dodged the question, remembering what Lee Young Nam had said. It was tooplicated to exin here. But Choi Min Hee didnt believe his words. Yoo, Yoo-hyun No. Thanks for taking care of it. Choi Min Hee thanked him and Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. What are you talking about? Lets go quickly. Choi Min Hee shook her head as she followed Yoo-hyun. He epted their hearts, but he was determined to pay for the lodging. Yoo-hyun was very rxed and calm, but his team members were different. They wanted to have fun and enjoy themselves with Yoo-hyun, who came down for them. But for some reason, Yoo-hyun just walked around the forest. Hwang Dong-sik, who followed behind him, asked with a puzzled expression. When are we going to drink if we just look around like this? Since we left the drinks and food at the lodge, I think well drink there after the walk. I guess so. Where can we drink in this countryside? I know. I wish we had started drinking already Lee Chan-ho, who scratched his head, walked a few steps ahead. Then he asked Yoo-hyun, who was walking and talking with Jang Jun-sik. Director Han, are you going to keep walking? Theres a reservoir if we go down a little more. The scenery there is very nice. You can also walk along the trail here. Hmm. Yes. There are also many interesting things. You can look forward to it. Yoo-hyun smiled with his eyes, and Lee Chan-ho nodded his head. Okay. Got it. But he didnt expect anything inside. His mind blurted out a monologue. Theres nothing interesting in this ce. It was then. ng. ng. Kim Young-gil, who perked up his ears, asked. Whats that sound? Its the sound of hitting golf balls. Kim Young-gil tilted his head at Yoo-hyuns answer. So did the others. Huh? What golf? Is there a practice range here? Its not a practice range, its park golf Yoo-hyun lowered his head and tried to exin the general idea. Ady with a straw hat raised her hand as she saw Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun boy. I was just Oh? Did yourpany peoplee already? Yes. Hello. As Yoo-hyun greeted her, thedy waved her hand to the other side and shouted. Over here. Come over here. Well, Yoo-hyun boys team people Really? Where? Where? Then thedies with golf clubs rushed in like a tide. They only uttered one word each, but their voices were so crisp and clear that they soon became a market noise. Oh my, how. Thepany people are all reliable. As expected of Yoo-hyun boys team people. Theyre not ordinary looks. Thank you for taking care of Director Han. Take this. As the words mixed up without any sense, the restaurantdy put a cloth-covered basket on her head on the ground. When she lifted the cloth, various fried foods, pancakes, rice cakes, and fruits appeared. They looked delicious at first nce. This Without any time to be bewildered, thedies who picked up the clubs again left like an ebb tide. Well, we have to go y the game now. The restaurantdy who was talking to Yoo-hyun was the same. As if she wanted to join the group quickly, she grabbed the club that was hanging on the tree and patted Yoo-hyuns shoulder. Hey, Director Hans team people came. Let me have some fun too. Thank you. Ill take a look at your postureter. Oh my, then I have to roast a chicken for you. Hohoho. Well then, Im going. The restaurantdy covered her mouth andughed happily and then disappeared. ng. ng. Soon after, the sound of hitting balls was heard again. What on earth was going on? Yoo-hyun gestured to the people who lost their minds. Come on, sit down. Lets eat. Yoo-hyun didnt expect the restaurantdy to prepare food either. So his n was messed up, but he didnt care. This kind of unexpected event was also fun for Yoo-hyun. The people who were eating food by surprise were startled by Yoo-hyuns words. So youre saying were ying golf? Here? Like thosedies? Han, Ive never yed golf before. Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager, shook her head as Yoo-hyun spoke to her. Give it a try. Its quite fun. But how can I y without a club? Ive prepared them for you. It was at that moment that Yoo-hyun answered. A man ran over like a bull. He carried arge bag full of clubs over his shoulder. Brother. Manly Moon Jung-gu is here. Jung-gu, dont overdo it. Why did youe when I told you to stay there? Yoo-hyun asked in disbelief, but Moon Jung-gus eyes were already fixed on the team members. The team members, who were eating their food, stared nkly at the young man with a fierce expression. They didnt understand what was going on. Wow. These are the people Moon Jung-gu put down his bag and bowed deeply. Hello. Im manly Moon Jung-gu, and Im honored to greet you in front of my brothers team members, whom I respect the most. Oh, yes. The team members blinked at the unexpected greeting. Noisydies, random food, and a strange young man. They were all stunned by the situation that unfolded in an instant. And now they had clubs in their hands. Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, asked with a dumbfounded expression. Yoo-hyun, what did that guy do in the vige? Thats what Im saying. It was then that Kim Young-gil, the section chief, answered. The tall young woman in front of them spoke with a nging voice. Team leader, you cant talk while Hyun-ji is exining, even if Yoo-hyun is your guest. Then Moon Jung-gu, who was demonstrating himself, came over and bowed again. Team leader, please pay more attention to Hyun-jis exnation. She has a weak throat. Oh, yes. Im sorry. Kim Hyun-min felt awkward and looked around. Haha. The team members chuckled at the sight of Kim Hyun-min, who was hard to approach, being flustered. Yoo-hyun also smiled along. Regardless of that, Shim Hyun-ji continued her lecture without hesitation. Okay. Let me exin again. The precautions for ying park golf are She had the same skill as when she captivated the neighborhooddies and gentlemen. After the exnation was over, they all swung their clubs as they were told. None of them had ever yed park golf before, but they had no trouble adapting. It was easy to swing a club, and the course scenery was beautiful, so they quickly got excited. ng. What a shame. I could have hit the hole. Kim Hyun-min clenched his fist as he listened to Shim Hyun-jis lecture andined the most. Choi Min-hee, the manager who was nervous about ying golf for the first time, swung her club. Move aside. Ill make it in one shot. The ball rolled on the green. ng. Yes! She jumped up and down as the ball went in. Wow, manager, nice shot. Yoo-hyun pped his hands, and Choi Min-hee made a V sign with her fingers. He smiled at her childish expression. The others felt challenged and focused harder. ck. ck. The sound of golf clubs hitting the balls echoed everywhere. After finishing the third hole with a reservoir view, Shim Hyun-ji, who had a camera around her neck, gathered everyone. Come on, lets take a picture to celebrate our pretty managers birdie. Snap. Snap. Her camera captured the smiling faces of the part-timers. Yoo-hyun, who was in the center, showed off his grin. The golf game that was supposed to be shortsted until the ninth hole. Yoo-hyun barely stopped them from going to the eighteenth hole. We still have a lot to do. What could be more fun than park golf? Youll see. It wont disappoint you. Yoo-hyun answered confidently to Lee Chan-ho, the assistant who asked in surprise. They couldnt ignore his words anymore, but they were still baffled. What is this vige? Lee Chan-hos murmur reflected the part-timers feelings. Chapter 372: Chapter 372: Chapter 372 A momentter. The people who came to the reservoir fishing spot had to admit Yoo-hyuns words. Jang Junsik, who was sitting with a determined posture and watching the float, lifted his fishing rod with a sh. Swish. Wow. I got one. His inflexible mouth rang in their ears. The others didnt need to say anything. This fishing spot is no joke. Free bait, free spot, tent and tform. I see why Han Daeri stays here on weekends. Everyone nodded their heads at Kim Younggils words. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun was focused on fishing. Swish. Ssh. As Yoo-hyun lifted his fishing rod, another fish came out. He caught ten times more than Jang Junsik, who caught the most. Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, licked his tongue at the sight. This kid is really a master fisherman. Golf was good and fishing was good, but nothing beat meat outdoors. Sizzle. On therge grill in front of the tform, pork belly was cooked. The savory smell of oil spread with the coolte autumn wind. Jang Junsik grabbed the tongs. He flipped the meat with a fire in his eyes, just like he did when he was fishing. Junsik, just do it roughly. Jang Junsik made an awkward expression at Yoo-hyuns words, who was sitting on the tform. Daeri, the fire is too strong for that. Then just move the meat to the edge. Ah. Of course. Youre the daeri. Jang Junsik nodded his head with a fierce sound, and Kim Hyunmin spat out augh. Junsik is really funny. Why does he shrink in front of Han Daeri? Its not just me. You saw how the vigers treat seonbae. Kim Hyunmin blinked his eyes at Jang Junsiks sharp answer. Thats true. What kind of answer is that? Yoo-hyun asked incredulously, and Kim Hyunmin gestured to the back of the tform. Look at all that makgeolli. Doesnt that make you say that? It was makgeolli that Lee Youngnam personally brewed and told them to taste. Yoo-hyun swept his butt over the tform and picked up a bottle of makgeolli. ck. He then filled an empty bowl with makgeolli. Meanwhile, Kim Younggil added a word. They also installed lights and a grill here. It seems like they did it because of Han Daeri. Baeyongseok personally installed a big light on this tform table. He gave them a grill, lit the charcoal, and even prepared firewood and mosquito repellent for camping. Thats not all. What about tangsuyuk? Hyungnim personally brought it for us. I was surprised when I saw the butcher shop ownere and cut the meat for us. Hwang Dongshik and Lee Chanho also chimed in. Kim Hyunmin summed it up and said, Yoo-hyun, what did you do here? What did you do to make the vigers take care of you? Its not that theyre taking care of me, theyre all having fun. Yoo-hyun pointed his chin at the tform in the distance. There were vigers, including Lee Youngnam, having a drink there. They obviously gathered under the pretext of taking care of Yoo-hyun and decided to have fun while they were at it. Thats As Kim Hyunmin was about to open his mouth, Yoo-hyun spoke first. Team leader, and thats not important. Huh? Then? Whats important is that our sses are full right now. Yoo-hyun smiled and lifted his ss. Everyone was nervous as Choi Minheeughed softly. What are you doing? The alcohol will get cold. Junsik,e on. Yes. Iming. Jang Junsik ran over and grabbed a ss. He nced at the grill, worried that the meat might burn. Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, spat out augh and raised his voice. Come on. Lets drink up and empty the bottles. Sure. Yoo-hyun replied and passed him a ss. It all started with a ss of makgeolli. The alcohol called for more alcohol, and the meat called for more alcohol. The stars in the night sky and the sound of crickets from everywhere also called for more alcohol. Whooosh. The firewood burning in front of them also enhanced the taste of alcohol. They had already emptied all the bottles of makgeolli, and it was time for soju. Yoo-hyun cooked some ramen and served it on tes to his colleagues. Wow. It smells amazing. Ramen is the best with soju. Kim Hyunmin, the team leader, eximed and Yoo-hyun winked at him. At the same time, exmations popped up from here and there. This is really good. This is the best ramen Ive ever had. His skill in cooking ramen, honed at fishing spots, came in handy. Meanwhile, Jang Junsik was drunk and muttered nonsense. Team leader, I should have I should have It was obvious that he would cause trouble if he kept talking here. Yoo-hyun quietly sat down on the opposite side of the tform. Crackle crackle. The bonfire zed in front of him. Choi Minhee, the deputy manager who sat next to him, poured some alcohol into Yoo-hyuns empty ss. Yoo team leader, this vige seems really nice. Yeah. I like it very much. Dont you want to stay here? To be honest, I do have that feeling. Did she feel his sincerity in his words? She put down the bottle and looked at him. Many emotions shed through her eyes as they met his. Apology, gratitude, regret and expectation. She smiled, but she was in a situation where she had a lot of burden on her shoulders. She was going to be the team leader of the integrated business unit TF that would soon beunched. She knew it already, but she didnt say anything about how hard it was. She didnt want to burden him, so she avoided mentioning anything about thepany. Instead, she asked him earnestly. I need you. I hope youe back soon. Yes. I will. Yoo-hyun answered her call right away. Choi Minhee, the deputy manager, asked him unexpectedly. You answer right away this time? Last time you hesitated. At that time, his mind wasplicated with worries about the future he had to fix. But not anymore. He had cleared his mind and knew exactly what he had to do now. His heart was expressed in words. Of course. Ive sorted things out now. Good. Lets drink. ng. Choi Minhee smiled happily. While Yoo-hyun was talking with Choi Minhee, Jang Junsikpletely lost his mind. Hey down on the tform and kept calling Yoo-hyun in a low voice. Mm-hmm, mm-hmm Yoo team leader. Hey, if you sleep here, your mouth will twist. Yoo-hyun finally lifted Jang Junsik off the tform and helped him stand up. He draped his limp arm over his shoulder, and Kim Younggil, the manager who wore shoes, came over and took the other shoulder. Yoo-hyun asked Kim Younggil as they walked with Jang Junsik between them. Why does he pass out whenever he drinks? To be exact, its because youre here. He didnt do that when I wasnt here? No. He never did that before. What was he thinking? Yoo-hyun shook his head. Thud. Thud. Yoo-hyun climbed up the steep stairs with Kim Young Gil, his senior manager. As they walked the hard path together, he remembered the time they had shared a VIP room. It was so fun when we prepared for the Apple product review. Me too. I havent had anything as exciting as thattely. That means youve be more bold. Ha ha. Yeah. Thanks for the good advice, Steve. Congrattions, Daniel. The two men smiled at each other, with Jang Joon Shik in between them. At the same time. While the remaining team members were cleaning up the tform, Kim Hyun Min, the team leader, was sitting on a different tform. In front of him were the vigers, and for some reason, they were all listening attentively. Even Lee Young Nam swallowed his saliva and paid attention to his words. Kim Hyun Min, whose face was flushed red, continued his speech. He was already drunk and half out of his mind. Our Han Daeri gave a presentation in front of the vice president Huh. The vice president? Yes. And thanks to him, Han Daeri got promoted. Wow wow wow wow. The vigers responded enthusiastically, and Kim Hyun Min shrugged his shoulders. Thats not all. Then what else? Han Daeri went down to the Ulsan factory a while ago Huh. Hepletely changed that big factory? Lee Young Nam blinked in surprise, and Kim Hyun Min nodded vigorously. Yes. Hes a really amazing guy. Of course, I raised him. Wow, Kim team leader is amazing too. The vigers praised him and filled his cup with rice wine. As his cup emptied, the vigers ears fluttered more. The next day. The people who woke up came out one by one and gathered on the tform in front of the factory site. Thest one toe out was Kim Hyun Min. Yoo-hyun handed him a hangover relief drink as he crawled out. Team leader, what did you do untiltest night? Huh? Didnt youe in with me? Yes. But you seemed toe in veryte. Huh. I dont remember anything. Kim Hyun Min scratched his head, and Yoo-hyun shrugged it off. There werent many people who were sober among them. The course for that day wasnt bad either. Thanks to Jeon Il Ho delivering seolleongtang (ox bone soup), the people had a hearty breakfast. Then they finished the remaining course of park golf that they couldnt do yesterday. They also drank sikhye (sweet rice drink) that a vigedy handed them under the hammock that Yoo-hyun had hung up. Kim Hyun Min, who was lying on the hammock, eximed. This ce is really heaven. I totally agree. Everyone else nodded their heads too. Their reaction waspletely different from when they first came here. Time passed, and it was time to go back. The staff members who said goodbye to Yoo-hyun got in the car. Vroom. On the way back. Deputy Hwang Dong-shik, who was looking at the vige getting farther away from the window, said. It was really fun. The scenery was so beautiful too. Park golf and fishing were also great. This vige is going to be a huge hit. Then, Jang Joon-shik, who was holding the steering wheel, chimed in with an excited expression. His serious expression from before was nowhere to be seen. What I especially liked was As Jang Joon-shik, who was usually quiet, started to chatter, the others also joined in with a word or two. Thanks to that, another vige review meeting was held in the car. It was a short two days, but they all had a lot of things to say because they had such a good feeling. The conclusion was envy towards Yoo-hyun. It would be nice to live like Deputy Han. Deputy Chief Choi Min-hees words made Chief Kim Young-gil nod his head. He gets along well with the people here, having fun and not stressing over anything. He cant help but be happy. What are we living for? Deputy Hwang Dong-shik suddenly asked a serious question, and the car became quiet for a moment. Team Leader Kim Hyun-min asked with a dumbfounded expression. What are you talking about? We live to make money. Deputy Han gets paid the same as us. Thats true. Im jealous. As Team Leader Kim Hyun-min quickly backed down,ughter erupted from all over the car. They all looked happy as if they had received good energy on their way back. After Yoo-hyuns team left. The rumor about Yoo-hyun spread among the vigers again. Well, Yoo-hyuns team leader said Oh my, oh my. I knew it would be like that. They said Deputy Han is amazing. Ho ho ho. I knew it from the first time I saw him. Thedies sitting on the supermarket bench pped their hands like seals and enjoyed themselves. From their looks, they felt affection for Yoo-hyun. Chapter 373: Chapter 373: Chapter 373 Meanwhile, a strange tension hung over the construction site of Yeontae Factory. The expression of Park Cheol-hong, the foreman who stood in front of the shed, was very serious. What Im about to say is He hesitated again, and Jo Gi-jeong stepped forward impatiently. Youre going back, right? Huh. How did you know that? You work alone untilte every night. How could I not notice? He answered matter-of-factly and nced at Yoo-hyun. He wouldnt have known if Yoo-hyun hadnt told him. Park Cheol-hong looked dumbfounded and said. Then you should have helped me. You should have told me first. Yoo-hyun replied and Park Cheol-hong nodded. True. Thats the right order. Of course. Park Cheol-hong paused for a moment and opened his mouth. Im going up first His face was a mix of regret and sadness. He couldnt finish his sentence and Yoo-hyun teased him with a wicked expression. Dont tell me youre sorry? No. How could I be? Im just feeling nostalgic. Then drink up first. Yoo-hyun handed him a cold can of beer from the fridge, and Park Cheol-hong chuckled. ck. He sat down and took a sip of beer and said. It may sound strange, but I have a part of me that wants to stay. Thats not strange at all. Me too, you know. Me too. Its nice here. Kang Jong-ho and Jo Gi-jeong agreed with Park Cheol-hongs words. It was something they couldnt have imagined in the past, when they shivered at the sound of Yeontae Vige. And the turning point was Yoo-hyuns joining. The three of them looked at Yoo-hyun, who gulped down his beer and asked casually. Foreman, what are you going to do with the reassembled products youve made so far? Ive received too much, so Im going to give them to the vige. Thats a good idea. Theyll love it. Yeah. If youe, you should leave something behind. A faint smile appeared on Park Cheol-hongs lips. Park Cheol-hong was very stingy when it came to giving and receiving. It wasnt because he was selfish, but because he found it hard to mingle with people. But he changed. At some point, he brought a fridge to the shed for his crew, and then he started assembling electronic products by himself without anyone asking him to. Fridge, microwave, TV,puter, monitor, vacuum cleaner, printer, etc. He salvaged as many things as he could from the old parts that had been piled up for a long time. And the result of his efforts was directed not at himself, but at the vigers. Thud. He loaded various reassembled products onto the truck and coaxed his crew. Just help me a little. Ill treat you to tangsuyuk. Today well also eat palbochae. Anytime. Yoo-hyun answered and Park Cheol-hong nodded cheerfully. This was also a changed aspect of Park Cheol-hong. The truck that Park Cheol-hong drove himself headed to the vige. Yoo-hyun sat on the trunk and looked at the reassembled products piled up and asked Kang Jong-ho. Chief Kang, isnt the warehouse empty by now? Nah, theres still plenty left. That ce is really a treasure trove. Haha. You dont know how much has umted over time. Kang Jong-ho shrugged his shoulders. He had recentlypleted transferring the handwritten records to theputer ording to the factory automation. He showed his affection for the warehouse that matched his hard work. Screech. As they talked, they arrived at the vige hall. Lee Young-nam, who was waiting after receiving a call, asked in surprise. Whats going on, Foreman Park? First, I will use one of my internal tools to trante your text from Korean to English. Then, I will give you some tips on how to improve your writing style and structure. Here is the trantion: I thought it might be helpful. That was the answer of Park Chul-hong, the team leader who got out of the drivers seat with an awkward expression and headed straight to the trunk. The vigers who gathered around looked nervous as they saw the appliancesing down one by one. It started with moving aputer and a monitor to the vige hall. TVs for guidance were installed at the fishing spot and the park golf course. The remaining products were given to those who needed them. On top of a narrow and steep hill alley. Jo Ki-jeong, who was moving a refrigerator with a groan,ined. Ugh. Why do we have to do this? Yeah. Just one more section. Kang Jong-ho also chimed in with a grin. Yoo-hyun, who was following them with a microwave, didnt say much as he was exhausted enough. Thud. It was the moment when the two men put down the refrigerator in a shabby house. A child was delighted as if he was about to jump. Wow. We have a refrigerator too. The grandmother who came out with him kept bending her waist. Thank you so much. I dont know if I deserve this. As the grandmother grabbed his hand, Jo Ki-jeong looked at Yoo-hyun with an awkward expression. Yoo-hyun smiled and gestured to him. Then Jo Ki-jeong said awkwardly. You can take it. Its spare. Let me check my sanity. Just stay for a while. I need to get you something to eat. The grandmother walked into the house with a limp, as if her legs were hurting. Then she came back with a handful of potatoes in a stic bag. I only have this in the house. What should I do? Im so sorry. Jo Ki-jeong waved his hand as he took the ck stic bag. No. I like potatoes. Me too. Thank you. Kang Jong-ho also bowed his head along. Yoo-hyun watched their change with satisfaction. What goes aroundes around. The vigers responded to Park Chul-hongs good deed with a feast. In front of the vige hall. More benches were ced there so that many people could gather. There was already plenty of food on the benches. Buzzing. The team members joined in the atmosphere where many people gathered and enjoyed themselves. They all looked much lighter than before. Park Chul-hong, who received a drink of rice wine, announced his return. Mr. Lee, actually Park team leader, is that true? Yes, Mr. Lee. Ill leave next week. Heh. Then what about this factory Lee Young-nam, who looked worried, paused, and Yoo-hyun reassured him. Dont worry. Ive prepared everything. Theres no problem even if the team leader leaves. Yoo-hyun didnt say it for nothing. The factory was already semi-automated. There was no operational difficulty even if Park Chul-hong left. Lee Young-nam nodded his head as he saw Yoo-hyuns confident eyes. I see. Then it must be so. The feast that responded to Park Chul-hongs good deed turned into a celebration of his return before they knew it. The purpose changed, but anyway, Park Chul-hong was the main character. The vigers came up to him and poured him drinks as he was already tipsy. Park Chul-hong smiled and epted the drinks as he felt good. He looked very nice, but there was also a regret on the other hand. Yoo-hyun whispered to him. Team leader, offer Mr. Lee a drink first. Now? Yes. Hell probably like it. You want that, dont you? Park Chul-hong nodded his head as if he made up his mind at Yoo-hyuns words. Even though they became close, he still felt uneasy about Lee Young-nam. But Park Chul-hong took courage at this opportunity that might be thest one. He picked up a bottle of rice wine and approached Lee Young-nam first. Ill pour you a drink, Mr. Lee. Hehe. This guy, really. Thank you for everything. He bowed his head first, showing a gentle attitude that he never had before. Lee Young-nams eyes curved into crescents as he emptied his ss. He patted Park Cheol-hongs shoulder. Come on, Park. Im sorry for giving you a hard time. No, its not that Park Cheol-hong hesitated, and Jo Ki-jeong, who was drinking next to him, poked him. Of course it is. You always said you were dying of stress. What? Park, Im hurt if you thought that. Lee Young-nam made a mischievous face, and Park Cheol-hong waved his hand in panic. No, no. How could I? Hahahaha. The peopleughed at the flustered Park Cheol-hong. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. Squeak. A car stopped next to the tform, and the passenger window opened. A woman stuck her head out and asked. Excuse me, where is the phone store? Just go around that hill over there. A viger on the edge of the tform pointed to Yeonseung-ri vige, and the woman nodded. Oh, okay. Thank you. The vigers looked puzzled as they watched her. There are a lot of people looking for the phone store today. Yeah. I dont know how many times this is. Yoo-hyun, who was drinking makgeolli, tilted his head. Whats going on? Then a phrase shed in his head. It was the banner that hung in front of Choi Jeong-boks phone store a while ago. At the same time, a sharp voice came from the car that left at the same time. Oppa, if you cant buy an iPhone even aftering here, youre dead. Hurry up. At that moment. Hansung Tower, 12th floor, conference room. A picture posted on an inte blog was disyed on a TV connected to aptop. As Jang Jun-sik pressed a button to switch the picture, Lee Chan-ho, who was sitting in the front row of the conference room,ughed loudly. Puhahaha. Kim Managers golf swing is so funny, isnt it? He got close to the hole even though he looked like that. Better than you who swung and missed. No way. As Lee Chan-ho fumed, the pictures kept changing. There were a lot of pictures uploaded on the blog. The part members who gathered in the conference room admired the changed scenery of Yeontae-ri. There was nothing here before. The fishing spot was empty too. But this vige should be doing well, right? It looked really nice Choi Min-hee wondered. Lee Chan-ho pointed to the portal site icon in the corner of the TV screen. People might be looking for it a lot, right? Jun-sik, search it up. Okay. Got it. Jang Jun-sik switched the screen and typed Yeontae-ri in the search box. There were recent posts there. The peoples eyes widened at the same time. iPhone holynd? What does that mean? After Park Cheol-hongs return party ended, the vigers parted ways in a good mood. Unlike the half-drunk part-timers who went back to their lodgings, Yoo-hyun walked towards Yeonseung-ri. As he walked in the cool early winter wind, several cars passed by him. They seemed to have taken the wrong road as they went around Yeontae-ri and headed to Yeonseung-ri. The road here was so bad that it was easy to get confused. But still, how could there be so many people who took the wrong road? Yoo-hyun wondered and soon found out the answer. There were so many people at the phone store. Buzzing. People lined up in front of the phone store. Cars filled every corner of the narrow road. The vigers wondered what was going on and peeked out one by one. Then the front of the phone store became crowded. Ill give you a number ticket. Please wait a little bit. Choi Jeong-bok came out of the store and shouted loudly. Do you have any stock left? How many do you have? Can I activate it today? Yes, you can. To activate it quickly Choi Jeong-bok answered the questions that erupted from everywhere. But it took him a long time to calm down the crowd. As he was doing so, he saw Yu-hyeon and ran to him. Bro, Im sorry. I think Ill bete for the rehearsal. Hey, dont say that. Can I help you? No, you go ahead. Ill finish this soon and join you. He didnt think it would be soon at all. How did he know toe here? And on the first day of activation, no less. Chapter 374: Chapter 374: Chapter 374 Yoo-hyun scanned the long line and asked. Brother, did you do any promotion? No. Im surprised myself. I dont know how they found out and came here. Its amazing. Choi Jeong-bok scratched his head, and Yoo-hyun tilted his head. That night. After finishing his golf practice, Yoo-hyun went to his lodging and turned on hisputer. He wanted to check the message he had received from Jang Joon-sik earlier. As he said, he searched for Yeontae-ri on the inte. After reading a few rted posts, he understood what happened in the afternoon. The inte was already buzzing with rumors that Choi Jeong-boks store had a lot of Apple phones in stock. But there was something strange among them. What is this Yeontae holynd? Yoo-hyun clicked on a post that was uploaded on an inte cafe. -I searched all the phone stores in Mokpo, but they were all out of stock. But Yeontae holynd had plenty of them. I got lucky. The light post had a picture of a long waiting line and a scenery of Yeonseung-ri vige. The post was not old, but there were manyments. -The owner here is super nice. No pressure at all. -True. Unlike other ces, he activates the phone as fast as possible. He must want to go home early. Haha. -He said he has a lot of stock tomorrow too. Lets go to Yeontae holynd. -But this ce should be called Yeonseung holynd. The vige name is not Yeontae-ri, but Yeonseung-ri. -Its because other blog pictures are all Yeontae-ri pictures. People already call it Yeontae holynd and it wont change. Yoo-hyun chuckled at thestment. People must be visiting the local blog a lot. Sim Hyun-ji had bragged about her blog a while ago. She said she had over 100 visitors a day, and there were quite a fewments. Click. Yoo-hyun clicked on the link at the end of the post. Then Sim Hyun-jis blog popped up. Yoo-hyuns eyes widened at the title of the recent post. She had brought up Apple phone out of nowhere. Sim Hyun-ji was clever. Park golf pictures, reservoir fishing pictures, and various surrounding scenery pictures. She reused the pictures she already had, but the views were huge. It must have been exposed on the portal site main page, because the daily views exceeded 10,000. Thements were also explosive. -But this vige has a camping site too? The picture looks awesome. -I was shocked to see thedies ying golf in the forest. What is that? -Its park golf. There are park golf courses in such rural areas. -But the road here is so bad. -I cant find it even with navigation. But its worth going. They lend fishing rods for free. If you look good, they let you y park golf for free too. -What? Free? Im going there with my tent tomorrow. Yoo-hyun snorted after reading all thements on a few pages. Are people really flocking here from tomorrow? Yoo-hyuns words became true. Thats how big the impact of Apple phone, which wasunched for the first time in Korea, was. On the first day ofunch, at 9 oclock, Apple phone 3s sold-out situation was reported on the news of three terrestrial broadcasters. The phone dealers who didnt get enough stock in the beginning were frustrated. Among them, Choi Jeong-boks phone store, which had bought a lot of stock early, hit the jackpot. The long line on the first day continued until today and the day after tomorrow. In the afternoon, after work hours, at the golf practice range behind the Chinese restaurant. Yoo-hyun sat on a bench and wiped his sweat after swinging his club hard. Choi Jeong-bok, who was sitting next to him, was talking on the phone about phone activation all the time. Yoo-hyun asked him after he hung up the phone. Is that your wife? Dont you have to go? No. My brother said he would feed me something delicious, so my wife agreed. Is your wife watching the store? Yeah. Ill do it again tomorrow, whats wrong? He probably would get nagged if he went home? Yoo-hyun swallowed his words as he recalled the sharp voice that came from beyond his phone. Jeon Il-ho came to the bench and smirked. Je-soo always looks so lively. Shes a real beauty. Brother, can you really do this here? The seolleongtang restaurant is also in a mess right now. The sess of the phone store had also brought a lot of customers to the seolleongtang restaurant next door. There was a long line of people waiting there. Jeon Il-ho gave a serious look to Yoo-hyuns question. My wife is happy and working hard. I cant bother her at times like this. Can you say that to your sister-inw? Of course. Its the era of gender equality. Its natural to share the work Jeon Il-ho was about to continue when he heard a sound. Vroom. A motorcycle came out of the Chinese restaurant and headed for the forest to deliver food. He couldnt see his face, but anyone could tell it was Nam Hee-woong, the owner of the Chinese restaurant. So its not natural after all. Hee-woong is having a hard time. Thats right. The golf course is also crowded with people right now. Choi Jeong-bok turned his head to the forest. There were groups of people with golf clubs, and Moon Jeong-goo was leading them. Okay. Ill guide you to the seventh hole. The course length is 110 meters, and the hole has a 10-degree slope, which is its characteristic. If you look at the scenery around Shim Hyun-ji turned around and kept taking pictures. Jeon Il-ho smiled contentedly at her sight. Jeong-goo, youre doing great. You said youd give free admission to visitors until this week, right? Yes. Thats what he said. Yoo-hyun nodded, and Choi Jeong-bok added an exnation. He had a lot of experience in running the vige. Its a good thing. Starting next week, well charge for renting clubs, and only some parts of the course guide will be paid. That will help a lot with the operating costs of both viges. Hyun-ji is working hard too. Were joining in from our vige, right? Choi Jeong-bok answered Jeon Il-hos question. Yes. Well do it from the tenth hole. The two men, who seemed like ckers, brightened their eyes when they talked about the vige. Yoo-hyun chuckled and asked Choi Jeong-bok. By the way, brother, hows the fishing spot? Bae is doing his best. Bae Yong-seok was in charge of the overall management of the fishing spot and the camping site. He still had some trial and error, but he had prepared well in advance, so there was no problem with the operation. Thanks to that, a lot of people came even in cold weather, and the satisfaction was also high. The park golf course and fishing spot were running well. But that didnt mean everything was good. The biggest problem was transportation. It would have been nice if the road was good. As Choi Jeong-bok said, the road to Yeontae-ri and Yeonseung-ri was narrow, so it was often blocked. Especially, the narrow road that surrounded the hill and connected the two viges was also a problem. Today, too, there was a traffic jam in the middle of it, and there was quite a fuss. Yoo-hyun had seen it clearly, so he didnt feel like it was someone elses problem. Thats right. Were both having a hard time. A few dayster. A car was climbing up the narrow road to Yeontae-ri vige. The driver had a Haenam County Office badge on his chest and grumbled. Why on earth do they make such a fuss about expanding the road in this rural vige? We cant just ignore it. There were too manyints. We already rejected it before. The road was buried by andslide. How can we revive it? It was a huge project to reopen the road. It would have been possible if Hansung Electronics had supported them as before, but there werent many people in this vige either. Then his junior colleague sitting in the passenger seat said. Boss, but the tourism development proposal from this vige was good this time, right? They must have spent some money. How can golf be possible in this countryside? Seo Joong-han snorted and stepped on the elerator. The narrow road that turned around was very slow. And shortly after. The two mens mouths opened wide at the sight before them. There was arge TV at the entrance of the park golf course, acting as a signboard, and fences were neatly ced around the perimeter road. The neatly arranged forest was full of people. ng. ng. The sound of golfing andughter mixed from everywhere. The vige that had not received the budget had already be a tourist attraction. And very well. Wow. Sergeant Seo Junghan couldnt close his mouth for a while. At that moment. Lee Youngnam was sitting on a bench at the golf range behind the Chinese restaurant. Next to him was his confidant and the owner of Bokdeokbang, Bae Yonghwan. They brought plenty of food and drinks, so naturally Yoo-hyun, Jeon Ilho, and Choi Jeongbok, who were hitting balls, joined them. Jeon Ilho received a ss of makgeolli and said cheerfully. I dont know what to do with myself when you take care of me like this, boss. Haha. Arent Yeontae-ri and Yeonseung-ri brothers now? Your words give me strength. Lee Youngnam smiled and offered his ss. After clinking sses, they talked about the recent changes in the vige life. As they were the vige leaders, they all had a lot to say. Our vige has be more lively with more visitors Our vige also has a cell phone store as the center Yoo-hyun listened to the conversation and drank makgeolli. He always felt this way, but the makgeolli that Lee Youngnam made himself was a delicacy. Especially, it went well with greasy food like meatballs. Yoo-hyun was eating and drinking happily when Lee Youngnam brought up the purpose ofing here. Did you hear anything about the budget you applied for from Haenam County? Well, not yet. Right? Jeon Ilho looked at Choi Jeongbok, who answered right away. Yes, brother. I even called them myself, but they said they were still reviewing it. It must be hard to get the budget. If only we could get some money to expand the road. Bae Yonghwan said regretfully and everyone nodded. Yoo-hyun, who had been listening quietly, asked out of the blue. Isnt reopening the main road the best thing to do? He had thought about it a while ago when he saw the traffic problem. If they could restore the main road that was buried by andslide, they could solve the traffic problem between the two viges at once. But there was a reason why they couldnt do that. Bae Yonghwan shook his head right away. Thats true, but its impossible because it costs too much. We even had a qualification test before, but we failed. Jeon Ilho also chimed in with Bae Yonghwans words. Yoo-hyun understood their thoughts well enough. But he couldnt just sit back and do nothing. Dont we have to keep filingints? There seems to be a clear demand. Yoo-hyuns question made Choi Jeongbok and Jeon Ilho shake their heads. It wont work. Thats why we left out the road opening when we submitted the urban development budget application this time. Yeah. Kid, dont waste your time. Its bothersome. They cared about their younger brother, but this was not a bothersome thing. Filing aint was easy to do on the inte. Ill just try it once. Dont you think theyll give more rice cakes to a crying baby? Yoo-hyun said casually and drank makgeolli again. He wanted to help them out a little bit since they were all struggling. But they all seemed to think it wouldnt work and shook their heads. Chapter 375: Chapter 375: Chapter 375 One of them. Lee Young-nam had a different look in his eyes. He grumbled as he watched Yoo-hyun eating his food. Yoo, I have a favor to ask you. What? When Yoo-hyun asked, Lee Young-nam waved his hand and picked up his ss. He seemed to not want to burden Yoo-hyun. Its nothing. Come on, lets drink. ng. The sses clinked, and they chatted a bit more. Throughout the conversation, Lee Young-nam kept sending Yoo-hyun a trusting nce. And the next day. Before Yoo-hyun could file a petition, a report was sent to the head of the urban development department of Haenam County Office. The head, who was sitting at his desk and flipping through the report, said. Is this true? Yes. The vigers voluntarily developed a tourist attraction. There was no promotion, but a lot of people came. Seo Joong-han, the chief who had visited Yeontae-ri yesterday, exined with saliva flying. It was a tourist attraction that was alreadypleted without spending any money. He wouldnt miss such an item that he could eat for free by just putting a spoon on it. The head nodded repeatedly, as if he had the same idea. Huh. I was thinking of doing something around here since the Wando Bridge is about to be built, and this treasure popped out. Isnt the Yeosu Expo going to be held soon? If we link it with this ce and make it bigger, we can promote it quite grandly. The heads eyes widened at Seo Joong-hans words. Then he pped his hands and said. Thats it. This will be perfect for raising the governors achievements. Yes. The election period is not far away either. As expected, youre the best chief. Go ahead with it. Yes. I understand. Seo Joong-han smiled faintly and bowed his head. A week passed since then. There were some big changes during that time. First of all, Park Chul-hong, the deputy head, returned to his original workce in Gangwon Province. The day he left. Hispact car was parked in front of the factory site. His luggage, which he had stayed for almost two years and returned with, was small enough to fit in a small trunk. But he left his mark on the factory. A TV installed at the entrance of the factory, a work diary that he changed 10 times, a conveyor belt that he restarted, and various devices with fingerprints on them. He had a faint smile on his face as he looked around the factory alone and came out. Yoo-hyun approached Park Chul-hong, who was standing on the t ground, and said. Do you feel relieved? He fiddled with his fingers with an awkward expression and looked at Yoo-hyun. Did I say thank you? No. Youre going to say it now. Thank you. I learned a lot thanks to you, Yoo. Park Chul-hong had changed a lot in a short period of time. His personality, which was always shrunk, became much more rxed, and he overcame hisck of sociability to some extent by restoring his rtionship with the vigers. Most importantly, he found his own answer to what he had to do at the factory. The result was seen in his face as he looked straight into Yoo-hyuns eyes. He was still young and naive, but he was admirable. Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and asked him to do something. It wont be easy when you go back. Of course it will be harder than here. Youve been toofortable here, so you can suffer a bit. And he made Park Chul-hongfortable with his good-natured words. It was Yoo-hyuns wish to send him off with a smile at the end. What did you say? Park Chul-hong made an absurd expression, and a snicker came from beside him. Park Chul-hong lowered his head and greeted Jo Ki-jeong and Kang Jong-ho as well. They had been together for much longer than Yoo-hyun, even though they didnt touch each other much. Thats why they had a lot to say to each other. Hahaha. Yoo-hyun smiled as he watched them share their memories. Park Cheol-hong, the meticulous team leader who paid attention to every detail. Jo Gi-jeong, the expert in handling electronic products. Kang Jong-ho, the master of organizing things. They all came to this ce with a stigma of being unfit for corporate life, but Yoo-hyun saw that they had amazing strengths. They just couldnt find the right job for them in thepany. Looking at them, Yoo-hyun thought of the countless people who had passed by him. He didnt have to look far. Kim Hyun-min, the team manager, Choi Min-hee, the deputy manager, Kim Young-gil, the section chief, Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager. And the people from the Ulsan factory. Many of them had not seen the light in the past. He remembered a phrase that came to his mind naturally. Personnel is everything. Its important to use good people well. Depending on how you handle a gemstone, it can be a diamond or remain a pebble. It meant that the role of a leader was that big. Yoo-hyun felt that part that he had not cared about in the past deeply in his heart now. He waved his hand at Park Cheol-hong, who had gained a small insight. Then Ill go. He got into hispact car and drove down the narrow road. Was it because he felt that Park Cheol-hong had left for real? Jo Gi-jeong and Kang Jong-ho were silent for a moment. Creak. Yoo-hyun took out a can of beer from the fridge and handed it to them. Lets have a cold drink? Sounds good. The two smiled. Next, there were more tourists in the vige. The iPhone sales had calmed down, but the people who had visited once came back twice and three times. The word of mouth spread well, and many people still visited the vige. Thanks to that, the park golf and fishing spots paid system also settled in. Of course, it was ridiculously cheappared to other ces, but there was no problem in maintaining the operating cost. That alone was a huge change. But today. Through the mouths of the people who had visited Haenam County Office, a great change was announced. Yoo-hyun, who was sitting on the sofa in Bokdeokbang, listened to Choi Jeong-boks words. I got the budget. Haenam County will directly support the tourism project linked to park golf and fishing spot. Thats great. Yoo-hyun smiled and Bae Yong-hwan, who was next to Lee Young-nam, asked cautiously. Han Ju-im, did you ask Haenam County for the big road restoration you mentionedst time? Yes. I did. He had filed aint online. He also called, but he only got an unfriendly answer that it would take quite a lot of time to review it. But why did he suddenly ask that? He felt a sharp gaze and turned his head. Lee Young-nam, who was sitting next to him, grabbed Yoo-hyuns hand. His voice was full of excitement. As expected, it was Han Ju-im. What? Looking at Yoo-hyun who was bewildered, Jeon Il-ho smiled brightly across him. Brother, Haenam County will start the big road restoration project right away. Right away? Lee Young-nam held Yoo-hyuns hand firmly whether he was surprised or not. Its all thanks to Han Ju-im. Thank you. Yeah. Thanks to Han Ju-im stepping up, things went smoothly. I didnt know you could do this when you said you would do it then. Bae Yong-hwan also joined in praising him as if he was flying an airne. Yoo-hyun was at a loss for words. No, what did I do Choi Jeong-bok and Jeon Il-ho also joined in the praise parade. Brother, you dont have to be humble. And Im sorry for saying nost time. Me too. I didnt know your big idea. I was too narrow-minded. Ill reflect on it. In this atmosphere, Yoo-hyun had nothing more to say. He felt like misunderstandings were piling up. What on earth happened? That night, Yoo-hyun sat on a chair in his lodging and sorted out his thoughts. He understood why they got the budget. The park golf course and the fishing spot that the vigers had voluntarily built were of high quality. They had a good chance of impressing the officials. But what about the road? The county would not willingly do such a costly construction. Yoo-hyun had filed aint, but it had not been properly processed yet. Even if there were manyints, it was not enough. There must have been some other reason. What could it be? He wished he could ask the relevant staff directly, but that was impossible. Instead, Yoo-hyun turned on hisptop. He connected to the inte and searched for many news articles rted to Haenam County. The new Wando Bridge construction permit has been issued, and the county governors term is almost over These external factors could have influenced the situation. Of course, it was just a guess. As he was browsing the news, one article caught his eye. <2010 Yeosu Expo preparation in the final stage.> The Yeosu Expo was a big event supported by the state. It was obvious that many people from home and abroad would flock there. Since Haenam County and Yeosu City were not far apart, he could benefit from the spillover effect if he timed it right. A national event Ah. A sudden thought crossed his mind and he picked up his phone. A faint smile appeared on his lips as he wondered what was going on. At that moment, A blue-eyed Caucasian man slumped on a sofa in the lobby of Baekje Hotel. His notebook on the table had Sprint Company written on it. He spat out an annoyed word in English from his exhausted mouth. Those G20 preparationmittee bastards, theyre so stupid. How can they keep me here for such a worthless meeting? The junior from the samepany who was sitting across from him was looking at his phone while listening to him. His brow furrowed as if he was bothered by something. Alice, what are you doing? Is it important? No. I was just summarizing the meeting content for a moment. Despite being tired, Jeong Da Hye answered with a proper posture. The man who was looking at her shook his head vigorously. Youre such a workaholic. Thats why you want to go to Yeosu yourself to check on the Expo preparation situation. I have to go. It might help with the G20 bid. You do whatever you want. Youre the team leader for this project. The man waved his hand and leaned back on the sofa. Jeong Da Hye picked up her phone again and checked the message. Stop by since youre in Haenam? She didnt evenugh sarcastically this time. She just wondered how he knew she was going to Yeosu and sent her this message. Haenam Countys support was fierce. They had already built temporary restrooms all over the park golf course even though the city development budget had not been approved for long. Street lights were installed and signs were put up. The name came from Yeontae-ri where the first hole was located, and Yeonseung-ri agreed to it. The fishing spot also improved. The county rechecked the electric wiring andid arge wooden board about 20 meters long over the reservoir water. People could enjoy fishing not only from the shore but also from inside the water. Vroom vroom vroom vroom vroom An excavator was digging up the hills of Yeontae-ri and Yeonseung-ri. The end of the hill had already been dug up quite a bit, and underneath it, the traces of a big road buried in dirt were revealed. They were not digging up the whole hill, but only the end part, and they decided to use the old shape of the road, so they expected that the work time would not be long. That meant that the road restoration, which had been a long-cherished wish of both viges, would soon be finished. Choi Jeong Bok muttered as he watched that scene. Why couldnt they do this simple thing before? Its an expensive job. Yoo-hyun answered simply and Choi Jeong Bok nodded his head. He had a nostalgic expression on his face. He had joined the vigete, but what about the other vigers? Its all thanks to my brother Brother, wait a minute. Yoo-hyun pulled Choi Jeong Boks arm as he was about to continue. Then he hid his body behind a tree. Chapter 376: Chapter 376: Chapter 376 Lee Young-nam walked past with quick steps. Brother, why are you hiding? Director Lee keeps telling me to appear on TV. Haenam-gun was not just providing material support. He wanted to promote him properly and hired a local broadcastingpany. The filming was scheduled for this afternoon. Choi Jeong-bok chuckled and urged him when he heard Yoo-hyuns answer. Ha ha. Im going too. Lets go together. No, thanks. Why not? Youre popr enough to be on TV. I dont think so, and I dont want to sell myself. I prefer to stay quiet. Yoo-hyun expressed his refusal with a firm expression. Choi Jeong-bok poked his side. He seemed to want to join him no matter what. Hey, if you do an interview with me, Ill get you a round at Haenam CC. Director Lee said he would build a building named after me at the fishing spot. Yoo-hyun answered seriously, and Choi Jeong-bok burst intoughter. What? Hahaha. Huh. Thats when Yoo-hyun covered his mouth. If he hadnt, Lee Young-nam would have noticed him from afar. Choi Jeong-bok wiped his eyes with his sleeve and said. Do you think Director Lee will really do that? Thats why Im hiding. Hahaha. Choi Jeong-bokughed while covering his mouth. Yoo-hyun was the only one with a serious expression. There were some inconveniences as more people came to the vige. He had to make a reservation for the park golf course, which he used to go anytime, and follow the set course time. The fishing spot, which used to be quiet, was noisy with people. The people who used to hang out together were busy with their work, so he could only see them asionally. Yoo-hyun, who worked at the factory, was the most idle. Of course, Jo Gi-jeong and Kang Jong-ho were the same, but they didnt get along with people, so they didnt y golf or fish together. That didnt mean Yoo-hyun was less satisfied. He had more fun in his own way. Yoo-hyun sat in a corner of the fishing spot with a hat pulled down and shared his thoughts. Do you know how it feels to have a secret hideout that no one knows? Its great. Then he heard Kim Hyun-soosughter through his earphones. -Hey. The hammock you set upst time was discovered by the kids in the neighborhood. Of course I changed the location. This time its a ce that even the vigers dont know. -Isnt it cold in winter? Its cold. But the weather is nice here. And I set up a tent and brought a heater, so its enough. Kim Hyun-soo asked incredulously at Yoo-hyuns answer. -What are you doing there? Huh? Wait a minute. I just caught a fish. Yoo-hyun lifted his fishing rod and skillfully released the fish. Ssh. The water was so deep that he caught quite a few fish even in winter. -Haha. Why do you make me want to go there? Come over when the maintenance is done. I cant say I didnt catch it when I did. Didnt I catch this one without bait? -Youre amazing. Youll be on TV as a fishing king soon. Then Ill be on TV as a fishing king soon It was when Yoo-hyun was talking cheekily to Kim Hyun-soo, whom he hadnt talked to in a long time. Swoosh. As he lifted his head, he realized the reality in front of him and lost his words for a moment. -Hyun-soo, what? I cant hear you. Yoo-hyun swallowed his saliva and answered. Hyun-soo, Ill hang up. It seems like Im screwed. -Huh? What is it? Click. As Yoo-hyun pressed the button, a message saying call ended appeared on the phone screen on hisp. At the same time, he heard a high-pitched voice from the front. Brother. I brought the TV people myself so I wouldnt bother you. I did well, right? How did she know he was here? Yoo-hyun looked around, speechless. Sim Hyun-ji smiled brightly. Lee Young-nam wore a contented smile. Moon Jung-gu brought his golf club all the way to the fishing spot. And the golf trio, including Choi Jong-gu. Bae Yong-seok, the manager of the fishing spot. And the other vigers surrounded Han Yoo-hyun. And a huge camera was stuck close to Han Yoo-hyuns face. A reporter who had briefly appeared on TV as a gagman long ago pointed at Han Yoo-hyun and shouted. Is this the amazing Han Yoo-hyun who saved this vige? Yes. The people who crowded in all shouted in unison. The outsiders who were at the fishing spot also craned their necks to see what was going on. Han Yoo-hyun swallowed hard. Enjoy this moment. He felt like he couldnt keep the words engraved in his heart right now. Han Yoo-hyun, how did you save the vige? The reporters microphone was pushed in front of Han Yoo-hyun. Winter had deepened, and snow had fallen even in Haenam, the southernmost vige. If it had been like before, a little snow would have blocked the road to the two mountain viges of Yeontae-ri and Yeonseung-ri, but not anymore. Although it was notpleted yet, a big road was opened, so cars could easily move around. The restaurant owner who sat on the vacant lot in front of the factory said with saliva flying, how amazing it was. Really, when it snowed before, the road froze and we were isted for a month. Then the sewer pipe burst and we had to poop in the woods. If you dig up the woods now, maybe Auntie, please dont talk about poop while were eating. Han Yoo-hyun grimaced with a yful expression, and the restaurant owner covered her mouth andughed. Ho ho. Was that too much? Well, at least this steamed bun is delicious. I can do anything for the factory. As expected, auntie. The steamed bun was so delicious that Han Yoo-hyun gave her a thumbs up. Jo Ki-jeong and Kang Jong-ho ate two or three steamed buns each in front of the restaurant owner who was clearly there. The iced rice punch was also delicious. The three remaining Yeontae factory workers ate the food that the restaurant owner brought with gusto. The restaurant owner who looked at them with a pleased smile suddenly brought up work. But these days, the factory seems quiet. Is everything okay? Then Jo Ki-jeong coughed and Kang Jong-ho twitched his butt. Hmm, hmm. We ate well. We have to go to work now. Knowing that they would only get pressured if they stayed longer, the two quietly left their seats. Han Yoo-hyun reassured the restaurant owner who reached out to say one more thing. Dont worry. Its going well. But why isnt the foremaning? Im afraid theyll close the factory again. Theres no problem with the foreman being gone. They said theyll send someone new soon. The Mokpo branch said they would add one more foreman-level staff, but they kept stalling. And they still distributed the same amount of work. Han Yoo-hyun didnt bother to tackle them, even though it seemed like they were trying to make them suffer on purpose. After all, they had to send them anyway, and it was morefortable to live quietly like this. The restaurant owner nodded quickly and then suddenly came in with a hook. By the way, Han supervisor, do you have a girlfriend? Yes. Why? Well, your face was on TV. Your girlfriend is doing so well. Arent you curious? Oh,e on. Its just a local broadcast. Youre just regretting it. If you bring her here, Ill clean up your room for you. Oh, youll share a room, right? At the unexpected question of the restaurant owner, Han Yoo-hyun spat out the rice punch he was drinking. Pfft. What are you talking about? Ho ho. Han supervisor, are you shy? Just bring her here. Ill take good care of her. The restaurant ownerughed andughed as if she was very happy. Han Yoo-hyun shook his head with a snicker. By the way, when will shee? It was time to go down to the lower provinces by now, but he hadnt heard from Jeong Da-hye yet. She must be busy, so maybe its natural that she cante here. He would see her again soon in Seoul, but he felt a little sorry. She would like it here. Han Yoo-hyun muttered to himself as he looked eastward. At that moment, in the lounge on the first floor of Yeosu City Hall. A man from the Yeosu Expo preparation team asked the woman sitting across from him. Team Leader Jung, do you think this meeting helped us attract the G20? It was very helpful. Thank you for your hard work. No, not at all. Im d to help. You came all this way, why dont you join me for dinner? I know a great ce around here. Hahaha. As the manughed and spoke, Jung Da-hyes eyes were fixed on the TV screen in the lounge. There was a very familiar man on TV. The familiar man, Yoo-hyun, answered the reporters question. -Me, saving the vige? Thats absurd. Its all thanks to the vigers here, including the vige head. Then the vigers cheered and lifted Yoo-hyun up. Then they suddenly tossed him in the air. Yoo-hyun, who looked flustered in mid-air, finally smiled brightly. He looked very happy. The man who was watching TV with her pretended to know. Oh, thats Yeontae-ri in Haenam. Its a hot spot in this area these days. Is that so? Jung Da-hye nodded and got up from her seat with her handbag. Oh, Manager, Im sorry but I have a prior engagement for dinner. See you next time. Huh? Oh, okay. Call me anytime. Jung Da-hye smiled faintly and turned around. Vroom. A mid-sized sedan ran up the hill with a reservoir in its view. The road was not fully paved yet, but it was a straight line that led to the fairly high vige in no time. Jung Da-hye parked at the end of the road on top of a hill and got out of the car to look around. There were two viges with different vibes on each side, and there was a faint trace of snow on the trail that connected them. Jung Da-hye followed the sign and went down to Yeontae-ri. She muttered to herself as she held her phone. I didnte here because Im curious about how he lives. I just came here because Im curious about this vige. She rationalized to herself as she walked along the edge of the vige trail. The scenery in the forest was very neat and beautiful. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun, who had finished his work, was walking along the Yeontae-ri trail. His destination was always the golf practice range behind the Chinese restaurant, but today he was not alone. A neighborhood kid, Jung Min-soo, rolled a ser ball behind him. Thump. Thump. Thump. When Yoo-hyun caught the ball, Jung Min-soo ran up to him and waved his hand. Hyung, pass it to me. Yoo-hyun kicked the ball with moderate force. Flick. Then the ball flew sideways. Geez. Hyung, why do you always kick it sideways? Min-soo, you have to run around more when you y by yourself. Yoo-hyun said as he walked with his hands behind his back. Jung Min-soo ran up again and caught the ball. Hyung. Ill kick it again. Then he kicked it hard towards Yoo-hyun who was walking ahead. Bang. There was a loud noise, but it was just a ball kicked by a kid. Yoo-hyun turned his body and caught the ball rolling from behind. But by chance, the ball grazed his inner foot and slipped between his legs. Hyung. What are you yelling for? It happens sometimes. Yoo-hyun raised his hand slightly and turned his body. Chapter 377: Chapter 377: Chapter 377 Thud. The rolling ball stopped at someones feet. Yoo-hyun followed the ball with his eyes and saw a pair of neat womens shoes. He could tell that she was a foreigner, so he raised his head and greeted her politely. Im sorry ck shoes on ck tights. A mustard-colored long coat and a thin silver watch on her wrist. A scarf over a purple turtleneck shirt. She looked familiar from her posture and handbag, so Yoo-hyun paused. Hello. A familiar voice pierced through the winter wind. Yoo-hyun got up and smiled brightly. Its been a while. From Seoul, to San Francisco, to Yeontae-ri now. The two met again and exchanged a brief nce. Whoosh. The wind blew and their hair fluttered. It was like a scene from a movie for a brief moment. Until a clueless kid broke the silence. Bro. Pass, pass. Just a second. Yoo-hyun took the ball from Jeong Dahyes feet and kicked it far into the woods. He felt a heavy thud on his back. He hit it right this time. Ah, bro. Why did you kick it so far? Minsu, I have something to do, so I have to go back. Bye. Yoo-hyun waved his hand to Jeong Minsu and turned to look at Jeong Dahye. He was mumbling to himself, trying to think of an excuse for why he was here, so Yoo-hyun took the initiative. You came to look around the vige, right? Huh? Oh, yes. Thats right. Im going in the same direction as you. Yoo-hyun stretched his arm in the direction that Jeong Dahye was walking, and she tilted her head. Right. But you were going the opposite way What are you doing? Hurry up. Yoo-hyun walked ahead and gestured cheekily. Jeong Dahye followed him hesitantly. It was hard to refuse since he was going in the same direction as her. Trudge trudge. Yoo-hyun slowed down his pace and matched his steps with Jeong Dahyes. An awkward silence swept between them for a moment. The first one to open her mouth was Jeong Dahye. Im traveling around various domestic tourist spots because of my current job. I stopped by Yeosu and heard that this vige is getting attention these days I see. Yoo-hyun listened to her words and smiled faintly. She looked very innocent and cute as she rattled off her excuses. Jeong Dahye didnt like his attitude and pouted her lips. Do you not believe me? Of course I do. Youre the one who got a major project. It feels like youre mocking me. No way. You misunderstood. I really think youre amazing. How many people in Korea could cross over to America with blood and sweat, and build such an impressive career at a young age? Yoo-hyun sincerely thought that Jeong Dahye was amazing. She felt his sincerity and softened her voice. I was lucky. I worked for a goodpany, and I was the only Korean there at the time. Luck is also a skill, they say. Yes. So Im trying to seize this opportunity that I got lucky with. He gave her a meaningful answer. He hoped that her wish that didnte true in the past woulde true this time. Thats awesome. It will definitely work out. Jeong Dahye turned her head awkwardly. Why did he keep saying unnecessary things when he was next to her? She felt like she only talked about herself, so she asked him something she was curious about. By the way, why are you here? -He only went on a temporary assignment. He wasnt demoted or anything like that. He was famous for being good at his job. Jeong Dahye guessed the reason why he came here through her cousin Jeong Dabin. She should have felt depressed by the loss, but Yuhyeon looked too happy on TV. Her curiosity led her to this ce. Thats Yuhyeon was about to answer when it happened. Whoosh. Jeong Dahye turned her head at the presence she felt in the woods. She saw a head peeking out from behind a big tree. She smirked when she realized the reason for the gaze she had felt earlier. The vigers seem to be very interested in you, Mr. Yuhyeon. Maybe its because a beauty came with me. Youre still good at making silly jokes. Thank you for recognizing my talent. Jeong Dahye shook her head at Yuhyeons yful tone. Why do you seem to get more cheeky as time goes by? I appreciate your excessive attention. Sigh. In the end, Jeong Dahye lowered her head as if she had lost. Then she realized that they had walked quite a lot and opened her mouth. Where are you going? Im going to the fishing spot too. Too? You said you came here to look around the vige. Then its natural that you should see the fishing spot that we developed as a tourist attraction. It would be meaningless toe here without seeing it. Jeong Dahye closed her mouth tightly. She felt like she was being nagged. He smiled brightly at her. -Ive never fished before. I dont understand why people waste their time fishing. Do you understand, boss? In the past, Jeong Dahye refused his offer to go fishing together with an excuse. What did she say then? She couldnt remember exactly, but she seemed to have answered something like why would he waste his time doing such a stupid thing. Thats why he wanted to fish with her when she came. Fortunately, this ce was enough for that. At that moment. The restaurant owner who was hiding in the woods scolded Mun Jeonggu who was following her. Jeonggu, be quiet. You almost blew our cover. Auntie, its not me, its you who stuck your head out too much. Behind them, Shim Hyunji held up a camera. Snap. Its like a pictorial. No wonder he didnt pay attention to me when he had such a beautiful girlfriend. Mun Jeonggu red at Shim Hyunji who was talking to herself. Sister, this man Mun Jeonggu is for you The restaurant owner pped Mun Jeonggus back who was about to continue. Now is not the time. We have to go to the fishing spot. Call Mr. Bae right away. Okay. But what should I say? Mun Jeonggu blinked his eyes and the restaurant owner pounded her chest in frustration. You have to help him with fishing. I cant do it. Hyunji, you help Jeonggu set up what we need for the fishing spot. Ill put a boiler in the lodging and go to the fishing spot. Lodging? They look like they havent even held hands yet, what are you talking about? Sigh. Thats why kids cant do anything. You have to help them get there. Hurry up and get ready. She left those words and walked quickly through the woods. The sun set quickly because it was winter. The reservoir below the stairs was dyed red by the sunset. The bright street lights shining around and the dark mountains made a strange contrast. Trudge trudge. The fishing spot next to the reservoir came into Jeong Dahyes eyes as she walked down the stairs. A wooden house with a fishing spot sign, and a wooden board stretching over the water. A t surface next to the reservoir and people sitting sparsely on the waters edge. And a tent pitched in a perfect spot. The scenery looked very picturesque. Tent? Jeong Dahye asked with a curious mind. Theres a tent in winter. They must be fishing maniacs. I guess so. They must be amazing. Yoo-hyun walked away with a snicker, and Jeong Dahye followed him with a puzzled look. She was shocked to see him enter the tent. Is this yours, Yoo-hyun? Yes, it is. Just a moment. Yoo-hyun smiled as he looked inside the tent. He was nning to get some lights and a heater, but they were already set up neatly. There was even a thermos that the restaurantdy used to bring warm coffee from time to time. They were really thoughtful people. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun took out a box that he had piled up in the corner. What is this? You cant go fishing with your shoes on. These are new, so you can wear them. They were fur boots that Iyeongnam had given him to use for fishing. Jeong Dahye asked with a dumbfounded expression. Im not going to fish. Ive never done it before. Dont worry. Everything is ready, so you just have to cast the rod. Still ck. Yoo-hyun turned on the light next to the tent, and the scenery in front of the reservoir came into view. There were already two fishing rods and two chairs ced in front of them. You havent tried it, so you should try it more. You dont get this chance often. Are you afraid that you cant do it? Yoo-hyun smiled and pushed his shoes forward. Jeong Dahye took the shoes and shook her head. Of course not. Then she showed her usualpetitive spirit. She was still the same as when she was young. Yoo-hyun smiled at her. Thud. Use this too. A nket was ced on Jeong Dahyes knees as she sat on the fishing chair. Thank you. Dont mention it. Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders and sat on the chair. Between them was a bonfire, and in their hands were warm coffee cups. The strong coffee that he had brewed himself had a faint aroma. She took a sip of the coffee and picked up the fishing rod. Ill put the bait on for you. No, just tell me how. I can do it. You have to put a worm on it. Are you sure youre okay with that? Sure. Jeong Dahye answered confidently and opened the container that Yoo-hyun had handed her. There were worms that had stiffened in the winter packed inside. She nced at Yoo-hyun and closed her eyes as she grabbed a worm. She was wearing gloves that Yoo-hyun had given her, but she couldnt help feeling slimy at her fingertips. Suddenly, her hand slipped and the bait container fell. Oh my. Jeong Dahye reached out to catch the falling bait container. But Yoo-hyuns hand was faster. As a result, her two hands wrapped around Yoo-hyuns one hand that held the bait container. Im, Im sorry. Jeong Dahye pulled her hand away in surprise. Yoo-hyun smiled and hooked the worm for her. Dont be sorry. Ill do it for you. She turned her head as she watched Yoo-hyun pull the fishing line. She couldnt bear to look at him because he kept bothering her. She wanted to get out of this situation somehow and tried to do something. I just have to throw the rod, right? Yes. Give it a try. Whizz. The float flew awkwardly andnded right in front of her. She had to throw it several times before she could send the float far enough. After that, Jeong Dahye was very diligent. She said she didnt want to do it at first, but soon she was changing the bait herself. It was because Yoo-hyun was fishing well without any bait next to her. The more she did, the more she lit up her eyes and tried to catch a fish. Chapter 378: Chapter 378: Chapter 378 It was when he was focused. The float moved, and she lifted the fishing rod with a snap. Ssh. Ssh ssh. Jeong Da-hye shouted with joy and shrugged her shoulders. Wow. Got it. Yoo-hyun, who got up from his seat, took her fish with a. Then he put it in the fish basket by the water. Jeong Da-hye ran around, watching the fish flopping on the water. She even approached Yoo-hyun and reached out her hands. Wow. I caught it. I caught p. The moment Yoo-hyun reached out his hand and hit Jeong Da-hyes hand, she blinked her eyes. it. Her eyshes were so long. Yoo-hyun smiled, and she turned her head awkwardly. But she couldnt hide her ears that turned bright red. Thump thump. Yoo-hyuns lips curled up with the flutter he felt anew. He thought he came to the fishing spot well. But Jeong Da-hye had a different mind from Yoo-hyun. She closed her mouth. She couldnt turn her head for a long time because she was embarrassed. Then she asked a question that came to her mind. But why dont you use bait, Yoo-hyun? Because I can catch them without it. But you can catch them better if you use bait. What are you going to do with catching a lot? Im going to let them go anyway. Jeong Da-hye tilted her head at the strange answer. Then why do you catch them? Its fun to fish for time. You say something fresh. Fresh. That sounds good. I want to live leisurely like that. It was a word that Jeong Da-hye, who always valued efficiency, could never understand. But why did that word bother her so much? It was different, and it wasnt the direction she wanted, but it looked good. It looked rxed andfortable. She even felt envious. She expressed that thought that shook her values with resentment. Living leisurely might be nice. But I want to run faster, achieve what I want. Even if I have to use bait. Yoo-hyun didnt answer and just smiled. It felt like he understood everything. She got angry and threw the fishing rod with bait as if to show him with action. The float flew far away and floated on the water, and Jeong Da-hye opened her eyes wide. She was determined to show him how fast and how much she could catch. But that was only for a moment. Gurgle gurgle. As soon as the sound came from her stomach, Yoo-hyun asked casually. Do you want some ramen? Huh? Ramen is a must when fishing. No. Im If yourete, Ill take you to the parking lot. As always, Yoo-hyun answered as if he read Jeong Da-hyes mind. And he moved first. ng ng. A burner and a pot were ced on the table in front of the tent. Bubble bubble. Soon the water boiled, and ramen went in. The spicy smell that stimted the nose, the sound of grasshoppers tickling the ears. The stars in the sky and the cool breeze. The very cozy scenery naturally led her to the seat. Before she knew it, chopsticks were in her hand. Slurp. Jung Da-hye lifted her thumb after tasting the ramen. Wow. Its really delicious. She then started to eat hastily, forgetting her embarrassment. Her face was full of smiles, as if it was really delicious. He had only cooked one ramen for her, but why did his heart feel so warm? He felt more fulfilled at this moment, when his beloved was eating the ramen deliciously, than when he came to Yeontae-ri and changed the factory and saw the vige grow. Jung Da-hyes chopsticks scraped the bottom of the bowl as she filled her hungry stomach. Let me know if you need more. Ill boil some more for you. I ate a lot. Its enough. Well, you did eat a lot. What? Yoo-hyun chuckled as he looked at the flustered Jung Da-hye. He pushed a te towards her, who had walnut wrinkles on her chin. It was a steamed bun that he had taken out of the steamer that was ced next to the tent. It was a hearty steamed bun that the restaurantdy had secretly prepared for them. Have some of this steamed bun too. I ate too much. Your rice stomach and your bread stomach are different. Just taste it. Jung Da-hye bit a mouthful without saying a word and turned her head quickly. Then she took another bite. She acted as if nothing was wrong, but her shoulders kept twitching. Her elbows swayed slightly. Yoo-hyun smiled again as he watched her. He enjoyed this moment. A littleter. Yoo-hyun drove out of the reservoir on Baeyong-seoks scooter along the newly repaired road. As he sped up on the road, the cold wind blew. Hold on tight. As Yoo-hyun said that, Jung Da-hye, who was wearing a helmet, wrapped her arms around his waist. She was too awkward to put any strength in her arms. Thud. The motorcycle wobbled slightly as it stepped on the gravel. Kyaa. Jung Da-hye hugged Yoo-hyuns body tightly at that moment. Her trembling was transmitted to his back. Thump thump. His heart also felt a little bit of love. He felt a small warmth in his chest that he had never felt before. Jung Da-hye, who was embarrassed, changed the subject for no reason. Ahem. Is this the only speed you can go? Yes. Its probably because of the weight. Jung Da-hye was silent for a while. Today, Jung Da-hye looked morefortable and stable than before. She also expressed her emotions more than before. Excitement, embarrassment, shyness, joy. He was happy to see her colorful appearance. So he was worried. What should he say to her before he left? The parking lot on the hilltop. Jung Da-hye, who stood in front of his car, made Yoo-hyuns worry meaningless. I want to seed in this job. I want to go higher. She erased her fresh expression from before and showed a strong will in her eyes. He knew why she had to say that at this point, so he stepped back a little. Itll be fine. Just like youve done so far. Thank you for cheering me up. I hope you have a good time here too, Mr. Yoo-hyun. Ill be going up soon too. I have to continue my fresh life in Seoul. At Yoo-hyuns words, Jung Da-hyes eyes shook briefly. Youre going up? Yes. Soon. When you finish your job sessfully, Ill get a cup of coffee from you. If that happens, Ill buy you dinner. I have to pay back my debt this time. That would be even better. Ill see youter. Yoo-hyun took her hand first. Jung Da Hye smiled politely and drove away. Vroom. He still felt her warmth on his fingertips, but he didnt feel the same flutter as when they touched hands at the fishing spot. He sensed that she had drawn a line again. He wasnt impatient. He knew that there was no room for romantic feelings in her heart right now, but he hoped that someday she would have some spare time for him. He was satisfied that he had engraved his name in her mind for now. And he looked forward to the future. What would her expression be when they met again at the ce where they first connected? See you soon. Yoo-hyun turned around with a bright smile. Some time had passed since Jung Da Hye left. The harsh winter wasing to an end. In the meantime, Yoo-hyuns friends and father had visited Yeontae Vige. Yoo-hyun also traveled around here and there. The factory work was still easy. Most of the work was done in a day, and the rest was just a holiday. Thepany was busy, unlike Yoo-hyuns leisurely life. Organizational changes, new factory operations, increased iPhone shipments, etc. Several issues that erupted simultaneously made the already busy work more hectic. He could tell how hard everyone was working just by looking at the daily text messages from Jang Joon Sik. But he didnt interfere because they were doing well on their own. He focused on something else. One afternoon, in the break room of Yeontae Factory. Sitting on the warm ondol floor, reading a newspaper, Yoo-hyuns eyes lingered on one ce. <2010 Hansung Group Major Executive Personnel Changes> -Vice President Hyun Ki Joon Before: Head of Mobile Phone Business at Hansung Electronics After: Head of Battery Business at Hansung Chemical There was a name among the densely packed names that caught Yoo-hyuns attention. He put down the paper cup in his mouth and clicked his tongue. Vice President Hyun Ki Joon got pushed out. He remembered what he had heard from Vice President Yeo Tae Sik a while ago, and something that had never happened before happened. It was the result of a fight between Vice President Shin Myung Ho and Vice President Shin Cheon Sik in the absence of Director Shin Kyung Wook. It seemed right to assume that the Group Strategy Office was actively supporting Vice President Shin Cheon Sik. What would Vice President Shin Myung Ho, who had lost his right arm, choose? If his guess was right, Director Shin Kyung Wooks move would be faster. That meant that Yoo-hyuns return date could be sooner. I dont mind living like this. It was when Yoo-hyuns inner thoughts popped out. Cho Ki Jung, who sat down next to him, scratched his long hair furiously. Sigh. It was a sigh that didnt match his usual carefree attitude, so Yoo-hyun asked him why. Whats wrong? The Mokpo branch guys wont send any more staff. You said you liked it better when they didnte. He didnt need any extra hands, so there was no need to take anyone in. That was what Cho Ki Jung, who hated socializing with people, wanted more. But Cho Ki Jung gave a different reason. Thats true, but I feel sorry for the vigers. Ive been telling the restaurantdy nicely. I know. Not that. Then? You know how busy the vige head is these days. A while ago, the county governor came to visit the vige, and recently, some people from the provincial office were dispatched. They surveyed the status of vige tourism development, and Yeontae Vige got a good score there. Thanks to that, the provincial office decided to support them with a budget. It was such a fast progress that it could be called unprecedented. Because of the situation, Lee Young Nam, the vige leader, had no time to spare for anything else. Cho Ki Jung shook his head with a frustrated expression at Yoo-hyuns question. No. Its not that kind of problem. You saw it too. The vigers always thank us whenever they get interviewed. Are you worried that they might close down the factory? Then it would hurt the vigers? Yeah. Me and Kang Team Leader only have a little time left before we go back. Team Leader Han cant do it alone. Did Cho Ki Jung also feel responsible for his senior? It felt strange to see him worry about something like this when he seemed to have no attachment to the factory. He felt his sense of responsibility in his answer, and Yoo-hyun reassured him with a smiling face. Dont worry. Its not easy to close down a branch. I know. I know, but I feel sorry. Cho Ki Jung got up from his seat, feeling embarrassed. Yoo-hyun offered him a usible solution. Then, why dont you do an interview this time? They said the newspaper reporters areing again. Are you crazy? If I do that, I have to contact the PR team. I cant do that. Thats why. Then the PR team might pay more attention to us. He didnt have to tell thepanys internal story, but it was enough to just hint at it. Chapter 379: Chapter 379: Chapter 379 It would be enough to attract the attention of the PR team if they did an interview with the mass media. Then, the Mokpo factory wouldnt be able to neglect the Yeontae factory anymore, and they would naturally have to fill in more staff. But Jo Ki-jeong immediately opposed the idea. He had a primal reason that made his worries irrelevant. No way. What if we ruin ourfortable life? If you want to do it, let Han Joo-im do it. I dont like it either. Im happy with how things are now. Yoo-hyun shook his head, and Jo Ki-jeong gave a simple answer. Well, lets think positively. Thats the right thing to do. Lets do that. It will work out. Yoo-hyun also readily agreed with him. Meanwhile, in the office of the assembly business unit manager inside the Mokpo factory. A man who had put down his camera on the table sat on the sofa and casually browsed through a newspaper. He was not familiar with the local newspaper since his workce was in Seoul. Thud. The manager who had ced a coffee in front of him said. Kim Manager, help yourself. You worked hard filming our business unit, but I have nothing to offer you. Ha ha. Your coffee is enough for me, Manager. Kim Young-tae, the manager of the home appliance business division PR team, smiled and flipped through the newspaper. He saw an article that caught his eye. The manager who leaned forward said. Yeontae-ri, its a hot ce these days. Our factory is there too. Yes. I know. But the Yeontae factory doesnt look like what I know? Why? Did any articlee out? The manager asked in surprise, and Kim Young-tae shook his head. No. Its not that. The interviews with the vigers are strange. How should I put it, they have a very good view of the factory workers. The old folks have nothing to say, so they just say that. Heh heh. I should go there once. It would be perfect to film with the Mokpo business unit. Huh? Theres nothing much to see there. The manager waved his hand as if it was nothing, and Kim Young-tae answered with augh. Ha ha. It would be nice to link it with the Mokpo business unit, right? I guess so. The manager muttered with an uneasy look in his eyes. A few dayster. Inside the group strategy room of Hanseong Tower. An employee handed over a proposal with the mark of the home appliance business division PR team to Kwon Sung-hoe, the manager. He was a subordinate who had been looking into the situation of the Yeontae business unit through the manager of the Mokpo assembly business unit. Kwon Sung-hoe, who was looking over the proposal, tilted his head. You want to feature Yeontae business unit as a special edition in thepany magazine? Yes. I contacted the Mokpo manager and confirmed it directly with the PR team. They said theres nothing special there. What are they filming for? They said that the vige has developed a lot recently. The vigers say its thanks to Hanseong Electronics employees. Why As he continued his words, Kwon Sung-hoe turned over another page of the proposal. There was a picture captured from a local broadcast, and Yoo-hyuns picture was there. Seeing his faceughing and chatting with the vigers, Kwon Sung-hoe snorted. Damn it. Han Yu-hyun, this kid, he did some crazy things in the vige. Should I report it to Director? No. He must be busy right now. We cant do that. But we cant just leave it alone either. It would be a big deal if he tried to stop the PR teams filming. Then he just had to make sure that they couldnt highlight Yoo-hyun. After thinking for a moment, Kwon Sung-hoe opened his mouth. Attach an audit team to the PR teams filming. Youre going to shake them down this time? They should learn what happens when they dont work and do other things. Huhu. Wrinkles formed around Kwon Sung-hoes eyes. At that moment. Lee Young-nam appeared in front of Yeontae factory. He sat on a bench and unpacked the food he had brought with him. I felt like I couldnt take care of you guys enough. Have some. No way. Were always grateful. Lee Young-nam smiled warmly at Yoo-hyuns gentle answer. He watched them eat for a while and then brought up the main point. It was a word that caught the ears of not only Yoo-hyun, but also Jo Ki-jeong and Kang Jong-ho who were next to him. Han Joo-im, Hanseong Electronics is going to film here, right? Is it apany magazine or something? [How do you know that?] [I saw a guy from Hansung Electronicse to the vige with a camera a while ago. I gave him a piece of my mind. Thats how I know.] [Oh, I see. No wonder.] Yoo-hyun had just heard the news of the magazine shooting from the PR team the day before. He had not contacted them beforehand, nor was there any issue rted to the Yeontae factory. He had no idea why they wanted to shoot a magazine, but it seemed like Lee Youngnams words had influenced them. But how did they find out? Did they read the local newspaper? Or watch the local broadcast? As Yoo-hyun was sorting out his thoughts, Lee Youngnam asked him cautiously. [Why? Is there a problem?] [Of course not. Since they came, I guess the boss must have said something nice.] [Of course. Its thanks to you guys working hard that the vige hase back to life. The same goes for the factory.] Lee Youngnam clenched his fist and spoke with force, making Jo Ki-jeong and Kang Jong-ho turn their heads with embarrassed expressions. Every time he praised them like this, they shrugged their shoulders. Yoo-hyun took advantage of Lee Youngnams good mood and added what he wanted to ask for the magazine shooting. [Boss, I think they might interview you when theye this time.] [Thats no problem. Ill do it anytime.] [Yes. But I hope you dont mention the staff shortage then.] [Why? Are those Mokpo bastards giving you trouble again?] Lee Youngnam was right. A while ago, when he handed over the reassembled products, Banjang Majong-hyun came in person and asked him. -Banjang will send reinforcements soon. So please dont bring that up. Im asking you. He was so humble that it surprised the workers. He must have felt guilty, but Yoo-hyun didnt want to pick a fight with them. He was satisfied with achieving his goal. [Its not like that. Its just that we already confirmed that well get more staff soon, so I dont think we need to cause any trouble.] Lee Youngnam nodded as he understood Yoo-hyuns intention. [Alright. If thats what you think, Ill follow you.] [Thank you for understanding.] [But by the way, will they bring that love truck thing again?] [No. They wont do that. Theyll just do a simple interview and shoot inside the factory.] [I see.] Lee Youngnam sighed with disappointment. If it was a special program, it might be different, but there was no chance for the social contribution team toe here again. The content that would go into the magazine was just a side dish, maybe one or two pages at most. Yoo-hyun was sure of that. A few dayster, in front of the Yeontae factory site. Yoo-hyun had to change his mindpletely as he saw the cars parked in front of it. Two vans, two trucks. There were ten people who just got out of the cars. The man who got off the first truck greeted Yoo-hyun as if he knew him. [Oh my. Han Daeri, you look great.] [Hello, Kim Daeri.] It was Kim Okyeong Daeri from the social contribution team who had visited before with his characteristic smile. [Hahaha. I saw the article through the PR team. The vigers still appreciate our truck, dont they?] [They do.] [To repay their gratitude, we brought two trucks this time. Hahaha.] As Yoo-hyun looked nervous, a big man with a camera walked up to him next to him. Since all the workers had backed away, he naturally grabbed Yoo-hyuns hand. [Im Kim Youngtae from the PR team who contacted you. Isnt your name simr to Yeontae-ri? Youngtae, Yeontae. Hahaha.] [Nice to meet you. Im Han Yoo-hyun.] [I know, I know. Ive heard your name a lot here. The vigers said] He was a very talkative person who didnt match his size. Yoo-hyun listened to his words and looked at the faces of the people who came. The PR team rted to the magazine shooting were easy to distinguish by their casual clothes. The social contribution team also wore bands on their shoulders as before, so he didnt need to hear an introduction to know who they were. But among them, there was a man in a neat coat who Yoo-hyun couldnt figure out who he was. He looked quite old, had fierce eyes scanning around, and had a neat posture that suggested he wasnt here for fun. [Ah. Han Daeri, excuse me for a moment.] Kim Youngtae Ejang, who had been talking for a while, pped his hands and dragged the man over. [Kim Ejang, what are you doing?] [Hey. Yeon Chajangnim, you can spill the beans now, right?] Mr. Kim, were not here to y around. I know, I know. But we agreed to help with the filming, didnt we? Yoo-hyun was puzzled by the bickering of the two men. A man who sighed deeply extended his hand to Yoo-hyun. My name is Yeonjin Seop. Im from the audit team. The audit team? Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes at the unexpected words. Behind him, Jogi Jeong and Gang Jongho had a gloomy look on their faces. They looked as if they had seen the grim reaper. A momentter. Mr. Kim Youngtae, who sat on the floor, exined the situation briefly. This magazine is a special edition It was a long story, but to summarize, the PR team nned to make a special feature on the Yeontae factory. The special feature was divided into two parts. The first part was an introduction to the vige, which included the love food truck project led by the social contribution team and interviews with the vigers. The filming of the vige introduction part was done by Mr. Kim Youngtaes junior, who had already left for the vige with the love food truck. The second part was an introduction to the factory. Mr. Kim Youngtae was going to film the inside of the factory and the daily lives of the workers with the audit team. The audit team part was not in the original n, but it was addedter. So, the audit team came along too. I couldnt tell you because they asked me to keep it a secret. I see. Yoo-hyun nodded and looked around. Jogi Jeong followed behind Mr. Yeonjin Seop, who was inspecting the factory. He answered the questions from the audit team members with a stuttering voice, holding his hands politely in front of him. Gang Jongho sat at the end of the floor, ncing around nervously. The fridge full of beer showed his desire not to be caught. Both of them had never experienced an audit by the audit team, not a temporary one by the reassembly work team. Thats why they looked so tense. Mr. Kim Youngtae smiled knowingly at their feelings, but heughed it off. He cared more about a sessful filming than their troubles. Haha. Im also filming with the audit team for the first time, but I think it will be fun. Its a chance to show them everything inside the factory, isnt it? Yes. From what I heard from the vigers, you have a lot to be proud of too. Thats right. Yoo-hyun answered perfunctorily and thought hard. Suddenly, a stone called audit team rolled in. Should he avoid it, confront it, or use it? He didnt think long and decided quickly. He hardened his heart and asked Mr. Kim Youngtae. Are you going to film the whole audit process? If theres anything unfavorable, Ill cut it out for you. I have that much sense. He said that, but he wouldnt cut out everything he filmed. Yoo-hyun went even further. Haha. You dont have to do that. Just film it as it is. Are you sure? Of course. Yoo-hyun smiled brightly at Mr. Kim Youngtae, who looked surprised. Chapter 380: Chapter 380: Chapter 380 They were filming the audit process of the audit team? If you think about it, it must be a burden for the audit team. No matter how experienced andpetent they were, they had no experience in front of the camera. So, are we starting the audit now? Of course. Yeon Jin-seop, the deputy manager, nodded at Kim Young-tae, the section chiefs question. He was careful with every word he said, not wanting to slip up. When Jo Ki-jeong hesitated, Yoo-hyun stepped forward. Mr. Jo, Ill guide you. Oh? Okay. Then he whispered to Jo Ki-jeong. I told Mr. Kang. Please prepare only two sets for reassembly work. Now? Yes. Its better to show them first. Yoo-hyun pushed Jo Ki-jeong behind him and greeted them formally. With a natural gesture and a confident voice, he said. Hello. Im Han Yoo-hyun. Ill introduce the factory myself. Go ahead. Yeon Jin-seop, the deputy manager, nodded. Click. Click. The picture is good, right? Lets go on like this. Kim Young-tae, the section chief, gave a thumbs up. The camera captured both the audit scene and Yoo-hyuns introduction scene. The magazine writer who followed them wrote down the current situation in his notebook. Normally, the audit team had the initiative in an audit. But the publicity filming and Yoo-hyuns proactive attitude reversed the rtionship. It was Yoo-hyun who persuaded even the great Steve Jobs. Once Yoo-hyun took the initiative, the audit result was already decided. Yoo-hyun emphasized the uniqueness of Yeontae Factory from the entrance. This TV at the entrance is made from salvaging waste products, and it serves as a bulletin board for the factory. If you press this Click. The TV showed a map of the factory inside. It was not very useful inside, but it was impressive for outsiders. Especially for the publicity team who could onlypare by appearance, their eyes sparkled. Click. Click. Wow, this is much more sophisticated than Mokpo Factory. Ive never seen anything like this in other factories. Mr. Kim, shh. Yeon Jin-seop, the deputy manager, put his index finger on his mouth at Kim Young-tae, the section chief who was impressed. Taking advantage of the momentary break in the flow, Yoo-hyun skillfully changed the topic. And let me introduce you to the factory inside. Originally, more than half of the right side was unused space, but we expanded it into a semi-automatic factory Trudge. Trudge. Before they knew it, they all followed Yoo-hyuns footsteps. They nodded at Yoo-hyuns words like Lee Young-nam who was introduced to the factory for the first time. Especially Kim Young-tae, the section chief, was smiling brightly. The factory inside is really bright and clean. Wow, this is amazing. Its much better to film here and send it than Mokpo Factory. We always keep our factory clean and tidy. Yoo-hyun answered neatly and Kim Young-tae gave him a thumbs up. As expected. The vigers must praise you a lot. Yeon Jin-seop, the deputy manager, did not object to this part either. He had been in charge of auditing many factories since he joined thepany as an audit team member. He was meticulous and thorough in his personality and did not care about anything or anyone. He was also called a devil by factory managers because of his temper. He had recently left his work behind but maintained his sense by lecturing his juniors on how to audit factories. That was why he came down to Yeontae Factory himself. -Its an order from above. They want to check Yeontae Business ce thoroughly this time. Go and make sure of it yourself. He remembered what his team leader said and looked at Yoo-hyun who was exining. He could feel his love for the factory in every word he said. He would never be able to say those words if he didnt think deeply about the factory. He heard he was an office worker but what happened? He had only been here for half a year. While he was surprised by Yoo-hyun, his footsteps reached the material warehouse soon. Creak. He opened the door to the warehouse and gasped. Wow He could see the countless items that filled the walls, neatly organized and categorized. He didnt need to look further to know how much effort had been put into this ce. But what amazed him more was the TV ced at the entrance. Yoo-hyun continued his exnation. All the materials in this warehouse are digitally sorted and stored. You can find the location and quantity of any part you want by typing a keyword. Click. Yoo-hyun clicked a button on the mouse next to the TV, and the location of the material popped up on the screen. The audit team members eximed as they saw it. Wow, this is so intuitive. Yeon Jin Seop, who had been silent until then, opened his mouth. Who did this work? It must have been very hard. Kang Jong Ho, who is here with us, managed and organized the entire warehouse. He never missed a day of tidying up the warehouse even after work. I learned a lot from his passion. Yoo-hyun pulled Kang Jong Ho, who was standing nkly, closer to him. He could see that Yeon Jin Seop was trying to test him. He believed that Kang Jong Ho could pass it easily with his skills. If he did well, he could be an employee recognized by the audit team. As expected, Yeon Jin Seop asked with a sharp look. Did you do all the inventory and quantity management yourself? Huh? Oh, yes. Do you have a fan motor here? Can you find it for me? Kang Jong Ho blinked his eyes and asked back. What kind do you want? Anything. Okay. Kang Jong Ho nodded and moved right away. Yeon Jin Seop thought that Kang Jong Ho would look through a file or type a keyword to find the data. He wanted to check if everything was in order and nothing was missing. But what was this? Kang Jong Ho went to a corner without looking at the signboard. He opened a shelf on the floor and brought back the motor he wanted. Yeon Jin Seop asked with a stunned expression. Did you memorize everything in here? Yes. Huh. Kang Jong Ho scratched his head, and Yeon Jin Seop marveled. Snap. Snap. The scene was captured in photos. What surprised Yeon Jin Seop more was what happened next. In front of the conveyor belt in the factory. Ching. As soon as the conveyor belt started moving, a manual appeared on the monitor. Kang Jong Ho and Jo Ki Jung divided their roles and began their work. Snap. Snap. The camera shutter sounded nonstop, and the magazine writers pen moved quickly. The audit team members gave up on recording on their files and stared at the scene in awe. Ive never seen anything like this in a reassembly factory. The manual monitoring is amazing. How did they make that data? Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun exined quickly. He didnt just brag, but added keywords that Yeon Jin Seop would empathize with. The hardest part of reassembly work was finding and recing problems. It was hard enough to do one type, but it changed every week, and none of us were experts in that field. I see. Yoo-hyun pointed out where Yeon Jin Seop was looking first, and scratched what he was curious about first. So we chose to maximize the use of manuals. As you can see, we made a system that allows us to use them actively by selecting manual items As Yoo-hyun spoke, he drew Yeon Jin Seops attention to Jo Ki Jung. If he had any experience, he would notice something different from Jo Ki Jungs hand movements. Sure enough, Yeon Jin Seop reached out and stopped Jo Ki Jung who was working. Wait. How did you figure that out? Huh? Oh, there was a problem with the signal part when I turned on the power. Jo Ki Jung turned his head with a sub-board taken out of the dissected monitor in his hand. But how did you know that was right? There are multiple ways to deal with the same case. When the screen flickers and turns off after turning on the power, its usually a problem with this auxiliary board. Jo Ki-jeong didnt exin the reason in detail, but showed it with his actions. Click. Snap. He reced the auxiliary board that Kang Jong-ho had prepared in advance and turned on the power. The screen came on right away. Huh. Yoo-hyun, who pushed back the surprised Yeon Jin-seop, handed him a note he had picked up from the material warehouse. It was the basis of the detailed manual, and the dense organization was excellent. This manual was also made by Jo Ki-jeong. And this is what Kang Jong-ho organized. If you look here No, how can this be? You havent been here for long. Jo Ki-jeongs mouth curled up at the expression of positive surprise. He was the type to get more excited when praised. Instead of babbling like Yoo-hyun, he showed them one more time with his actions. From disassembly to reassembly. His lightning-fast hand movements were enough to elicit admiration from people. Wow. Yoo-hyun chuckled as he watched him. I dont need to butt in anymore. They talked a lot and showed a lot, but the actual time they spent touring the factory was not long. Still, everyone who toured the factory gave a thumbs up. It was proof that Yoo-hyun showed them only the parts that would impress them well. Thud. Yeon Jin-seop, who left the factory door first, turned around with a frown. He looked around the faces of the half-circles and tilted his head as if he didnt understand. Im sorry to ask this, but why are you guys here? It was a nuance of asking what mistake they had made to be demoted. The publicity team also paid attention to the curious question. There was no need to tell the truth in front of the camera or the boss. Thats Yoo-hyun answered instead of Jo Ki-jeong, who hesitated. As you saw earlier, Jo Ki-jeong here has an amazing know-how in finding and solving problems with defective products. Thanks to him, we were able to have this system. Thats right. Yoo-hyun didnt just beat around the bush, but pulled the situation in his favor. When the content of loafing around was omitted, the two were quite nicely packaged. Kang Jong-ho has an incredible talent for organizing. Ive worked at Ulsan LCD factory too, but Ive never seen anyone organize the material warehouse like that. I agree. Yoo-hyun spoke sincerely about what he felt at this factory, and added what he wanted without any hesitation. The reason these two are here is because thepany didnt discover their talents. If they had, they would have been key yers in their fields by now. Hmm. Soon they will return. I hope you dont just send them back to their previous workces, but help them to unleash their talents. Yeon Jin-seop snorted at Yoo-hyuns words. Chapter 381: Chapter 381: You sound like a senior, dont you? I may not be good at work here, but I can talk a bit. Yoo-hyun joked without backing down, and Director Yeon Jin-seopughed heartily. Hahaha. Thats right. Thanks to you, I had a very impressive tour of the factory. And Ill definitely review what you said. Thank you. Click. Click. Kim Young-tae, the manager who was shaking his shoulders with him, asked. Director, can I write that in thepany magazine? Sure. Its not a big deal. And write this too. Today, Yeontae factory got the highest audit score ever. Oh. Thats refreshing. Kim Young-tae eximed, and the magazine writer quickly recorded the content in his notebook. Yoo-hyun greeted him as the representative. Thank you for your kind attention. I learned a lot from you. Youre not only good at talking, but also good at ttering. Haha. Director Yeon Jin-seop smiled pleasantly. After the audit was over, the audit team left right away. Then, the interviews of the workers on the tform continued. When asked what he did during work hours, Jo Ki-jung spoke without even moistening his lips. When I finish my work early, I think about how to do the next job first. Kang Jong-ho, who lost his words and looked at him, added more. The material warehouse is not easy to organize, so sometimes Ie on weekends to sort it out. Thats how I can help the factory. Yoo-hyun held back hisughter and continued to answer. Yoo-hyun couldnt tell the truth. I have a lot of shorings, so I learn a lot from my seniors. Especially from Park Cheol-hong, the former manager who was here before. Is he the manager you mentioned during the audit? What did you learn from him? Yes. He was very meticulous in writing his work diary, so I learned that part the most. Im still writing it now. I see. The magazine writer nodded and recorded the content. It was a in and ordinary interview, but it could be enough to attract attention with some adaptation. The situation of Yeontae factory itself was very special. Maybe they would appear as three excellent employees in the magazine? The magazine shooting ended when the food truck of love returned from the vige. They didnt know what happened in the vige, but the people who came back looked very encouraged. Kim Ok-kyung, who praised the changed vige, asked Yoo-hyun. But Han Daeri, what kind of magic did you do in this vige? Howe everyone says that the vige has changed thanks to you? Thats right. Yoo-hyun didnt know either. Soon after, they said goodbye and the cars that filled the front of the vacant lot left. Then, the vacant lot became empty and quiet. Jo Ki-jung took a sip of beer on the tform and exhaled his held breath. Ha. I feel like I can live now. Thats right. I was so nervous earlier that I thought my stomach was burning. Kang Jong-ho shivered as if he was still dizzy and Yoo-hyun chuckled. You did well in the interview earlier, what did you say? Dont even ask. I dont even remember what I said. He had no reason to remember. It was all made up stories. Jo Ki-jung said bluntly to Yoo-hyun who wasughing quietly. Han Juim, thank you. Why? Because you mentioned Park Cheol-hong manager earlier. I felt sorry for him. Me too. I felt sorry for getting praised only by us. Kang Jong-ho also nodded along. Do well when hes there. Yoo-hyun didnt spit out what came out of his mouth. Instead, he smiled and emphasized camaraderie. Why are you like this? Its natural since we suffered together. Doesnt seem like Han Juim is like that? Jo Ki-jung tilted his head and Yoo-hyun immediately handed him a beer can. What does that matter? Come on, cheers. The cans of three people who exchanged smiles shed. As with any other publication, thepany newsletter had to be edited and reviewed before being distributed to the employees on a regr basis. That meant it would take some time to see the final product. But Yoo-hyun, oddly enough, got to hear some of the content from his fellow trainees who joined thepany at the same time. Oh Min-jae, who worked at the Busan factory as part of the home appliance division, asked Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun, why are you in thepany newsletter? How did you know that? It hasnt been published yet. My senior is in the PR team. He mentioned your name when we metst time. He remembered it and called me. Yoo-hyun chuckled at the excited voice of Oh Min-jae through his earphones. Why are you talking about me? Anyway. The newsletter is a special feature on your factory this time, right? The draft pages are over 15. Yeah. They wrote a lot. It was his first photo shoot with the audit team, and the social contribution team also joined in, so there was a lot of content. He sent me a picture of you. You look really good. Im doing well. In a good ce. I see. I didnt know Yeontae factory was that good. It had a bad reputation. I saw it in a new light. Haha. Thene over here. No matter how good the vige and the factory were, no one would willingly want toe to this remote ce. Oh Min-jae changed the subject as he felt awkward. Huh? Oh, and it seems like your factory is getting an award too? An award? Yeah. The audit team rmended it strongly. They must be nning to put it in the newsletter too. Congrattions in advance. Thats awesome. Thanks anyway. Oh Min-jae seemed more pleased for a moment as they were in the same division. Thanks to him, Yoo-hyun had a long conversation before he could end the call. Yoo-hyun snickered as he looked at his phone that hung up. This is something. I wonder if I deserve an award. He felt a little guilty as he had too much fun. The news of the award soon reached the factory. At that moment, when the Yeontae factory workers were surprised. There was someone who was shocked by the same news at the Gangwon branch far away. An award? Park Cheolhong blinked his eyes at the managers words. He had returned to the Gangwon branch after losing his team leader badge, and he was in a position where he had to watch his juniors who became his superiors. So he couldnt help but be more surprised by the sudden news of the award. Thats right. Its an award for managing Yeontae factory well. Where did you hear that? Where else? It came from the audit teams rmendation. The factory manager will give you the award himself. The factory manager? Park Cheolhong team leader was so stunned that he couldnt understand what the manager was saying. Thats right. I didnt know you had such talent. What kind of You were so meticulous and principled? I heard you even ran all the conveyor belts that werent being used. Youll be a team leader again soon. And The managers words went on for a while before he understood them little by little. There was only one person who could create this situation. Han Jooim. That name lingered in Park Cheolhongs mouth for a long time. The award was not the end. A few dayster. Ring ring ring. When the phone rang in the break room, Jo Gijeong and Kang Jong-ho leaned back. It was obvious that it was a troublesome call. This was when the youngest had to do his job. Yoo-hyun picked up the phone and a rough voice came out. How dare you send our entire team to Yeontae factory? After Mindaegi team leader called him a while ago, this time it was Majonghyeon team leader. What are you talking about? Geez. What did you say to the audit team? Majonghyeon team leader couldnt calm down at Yoo-hyuns pretending question. He was very quiet until recently, but now he showed a different side. It was good that he had energy, but it was troublesome if he crossed the line. Yoo-hyun silenced him with one word. By the way, I forgot to tell the audit team that Mokpo factory hasnt sent any team leader-level staff for a long time. Should I do it now? Then he scratched Majonghyeon team leader as if he didnt know. Oh, never mind then. The team leader will be here soon anyway. -Lets go see. A voice filled with suppressed anger echoed along with the sound of a door mming. Yoo-hyun answered with a smile on his face. Yes. Ill be ready and waiting. Click. The phone was abruptly hung up, and the two people who heard the conversation stuck out their tongues. Han, are you crazy? Well, what can I do? Hes the kind of person who gets angry no matter what. Yoo-hyun smiled at the two dumbfounded people. The audit team had decided to merge the reassembly teams. As he learned from the call with team leader Ma Jong Hyun, it was in the form of being integrated into the Yeontae factory. This was decided quickly after a thorough audit of the Mokpo reassembly team. There was no disagreement because the environment difference between the Yeontae and Mokpo factories was too big. The newly opened road also contributed to this fast decision. Now, at least there would be no problem of not being able to move goods because of traffic jams. Lee Young Nam ran over as soon as he heard the news. Yoo-hyun, who had received a call in advance, greeted him at the empty lot in front of the factory. Han, is that true? That 30 people areing here? Well, thats what they decided for now. Ill have to see the final document to know for sure. It was a matter of moving the whole organization. It would take quite some time to check various factors such as amodation, cement, logistics, etc. And it wouldnt be easy to coordinate the opinions of the team members either. Wouldnt it take more than a month to move? Haha. Anyway, isnt it good that the factory is growing? Of course, Hansung Electronics will support us more. Of course. As the reassembly teames in as a whole, well put more effort into this ce. As soon as Yoo-hyun answered, Lee Young Nam grabbed his hand. His expression was full of emotion, just like when the big road was decided to be opened. He could tell what he was going to say, so Yoo-hyun took the initiative. Sir, its thanks to these two seniors here that the audit team could make a quick decision. Huh, really? As Yoo-hyun turned the spotlight on them, Jo Ki Jung and Kang Jong-ho came up awkwardly from behind. They would have backed off in this situation before, but they seemed to have gained some confidence as things went well. Jo Ki Jung greeted him first, and Kang Jong-ho also bowed his head. Its thanks to your support, sir. Thats right. You gave us strength by taking care of us in the vige. Did they even know how to say such humble words? Lee Young Nams forehead wrinkled as he didnt expect this reaction. You guys He stopped mid-sentence and quickly lowered his head before getting up from his seat. Then he left a cryptic remark and turned away. No way. I cant just let this go. Well, I got it. You worked hard. Then he left a cryptic remark and turned away. Sir. Please go ahead. He didnt even look back at Yoo-hyuns farewell and just raised his hand. He seemed to be in a hurry for some reason. Chapter 382: Chapter 382: A few dayster. At lunchtime, arge bowl was ced in front of Yoo-hyun, who was sitting at a table in the factory cafeteria. The white broth in it was steaming. Auntie, what is this? It doesnt look like regr beef soup. Its good for your body, so just try it. I added a little salt. At the cafeteriadys words, Yoo-hyun took a spoonful of the broth. It was slightly greasy but had a rich vor. He hadnt even had a few spoonfuls when he felt his body heat up and his hands and feet be warm. The cafeteriady put a small box on the table as she saw him eating. Thud. Take this too. What is this? Yoo-hyun opened the box on the table. There were stic bags filled with ck liquid inside. Its eel extract. Its good to have one pouch each. Eel? Yeah. What youre eating now is eel soup. Dont you like it? The cafeteriady asked cautiously, thinking that Yoo-hyun didnt like it. Actually, Yoo-hyun wasnt fond of eel. He didnt have much chance to taste it since he didnt go out of his way to eat it. But he felt the tremendous effort behind it, so he smiled brightly. No, I like it. It makes me feel strong. Mr. Lee would be happy to hear that. Why? That guy is sick right now. He worked hard for three days to catch and cook them. He did all this for you Thats why he had been quiettely. Yoo-hyun stared at the box quietly, and the cafeteriady changed the subject. Oh, he told me not to make you feel burdened. You already told me everything. Ho ho. Well, there are no secrets in this world. Why didnt he give it to you sooner? What do you mean by that? You know. When your girlfriend camest time, wouldnt it have been nice if you had eel? Then you would have been warm even in the cold. He wondered what she meant, but it turned out to be about Jeong Da-hye again. Yoo-hyun snorted and waved his hand. Auntie, were not like that yet. Oh, Mr. Han. You dont know a womans heart. When I was young As the cafeteriady started her repertoire again, Yoo-hyun quietly took his spoon. He felt Lee Young Nams warm heart in the rich broth. Spring had finallye to Yeontae-ri, and the flowers bloomed. A banner hung at the end of the main road fluttered in the gentle breeze. The number of tourists increased dramatically, and more than half of the shops that had been closed were lit up. There were also more people who wanted to build or buy houses in the vige. Thanks to that, even the real estate office that had been wondering why it was here was busy. Yeontae Factory was also busy for another reason. Ma Jong Hyun, who came to inspect the factory for the takeover, looked dumbfounded. You finished the work already? How is that possible? Yes, this is easy. Most of the parts are in the warehouse, so we just rece them if they cant be fixed. Jo Ki Jung, who was doing reassembly work on the conveyor belt, answered. He didnt have the same fear in his eyes as before, since he had already decided to leave. He just treated him as casually as he did Park Chul Hong. Huh. Then what about until now? Oh, isnt this how we always do it quickly? Jo Ki Jung shrugged his shoulders, and Ma Jong Hyun frowned. Min Dal Ki, who was next to him, nudged Yoo-hyun. Hey, Mr. Han, you said it was hard. You cried every time you called. Im different from my seniors. Im still struggling by myself. Is that what you call it? Min Dal Ki snapped at him, and Yoo-hyun tilted his head. But isnt it better if its easy? The system is well set up, and youll finish your work soon. Whats good about finishing your work quickly in this countryside? Its better to stay in Mokpo even if you work overtime. Dont worry. There are surprisingly fun things here. You should learn golf too. That was when Yoo-hyun answered with a good humor. The team leader, Ma Jong-hyun, who was a step behind, growled with a flushed face. He seemed to want to vent his stress on Yoo-hyun, who had piled up since he came here. How dare you. Do you know who youre talking to? But his anger management disorder was cured by a single word from Yoo-hyun. You know that you have to submit the handover report to the audit team, right? What? Theres also an evaluation of the transferees attitude in this report. Just so you know. Ma Jong-hyun, who had lost his words, was left behind by Yoo-hyun, who winked at Kang Jong-ho. Mr. Kang, please proceed with the next course. Kang Jong-ho nodded and gestured for the people to follow him. Come on, follow me. Ill exin the material warehouse. Buzzing. The reassembly workers who came to receive the handover followed him. Min Dal-gi ran over and pulled Ma Jong-hyuns arm. Team leader, lets go for now. Damn, that kid. Ma Jong-hyun, who was moving with a twisted face, pounded his chest with his fist in frustration. He thought of how he had been fooled by that young guy, who had a backer in the group strategy room, and he wanted to punch him regardless of the audit team or anything else. Min Dal-gi stuck close to him and whispered. Team leader, theres no need to be bothered by him. Lets find a way to invalidate or reduce his dispatch. Yoo-hyun didnt hear it, but he could tell by their expressions that they were up to something. Would it work as they wished? Yoo-hyun smiled as he watched the two people walk away. Jo Gi-jeong was in charge of the factory interior, and Kang Jong-ho was in charge of the material warehouse for the handover. Yoo-hyun was supposed to write the report, but he only had to summarize the final results. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun didnt have much to do during the handover period. It was best to quietly slip away at times like this. While everyone was busy, Yoo-hyun spent some time in his hideout. He felt sofortable lying in a hammock and basking in the warm sunlight. Yoo-hyun smiled leisurely as Shin Kyung-wooks voice came through his earphones. -Do you really have no intention of returning now? Yes. I like living here right now. Theres nothing urgent right now. -Still, Ms. Yeo seems to be waiting for you a lot. Shell do well. The team members are also working hard. Yoo-hyun was keeping track of the situation at thepany as he received reports from Jang Jun-sik from time to time. Recently, under Yeo Tae-siks leadership, a joint TF was formed by gathering TV, IT, and mobile group members in one ce. There was still opposition from other groups, and there seemed to be a lot of talk internally since it was still early. Yoo-hyun wasnt worried at all since this was also a process he had to go through. He wanted to enjoy his carefree life more than that. Shin Kyung-wook hit the nail on the head for Yoo-hyun. -You understand that part too. Is it because of the vige? The vige? -Yeah. How sad would the vigers be if you leave, who are the first contributor to the vige development? Where did you hear that? He seemed to have misunderstood something, but he was curious how he knew. He didnt mention the details of the vige to Shin Kyung-wook. Especially not something like being the first contributor to the vige development. Yoo-hyun tilted his head as Shin Kyung-wook gave an unexpected answer. -I saw the home appliance division newsletter. Especially Mr. Lees interview was very impressive. The newsletter came out. Haha. He really hyped me up. -No. Other people were also grateful to Mr. Han. I was surprised. He didnt see the newsletter, but he could guess what it said. It was obvious what the vigers would say. Yoo-hyun quickly changed the subject. You sound like youreing back soon? -Yeah. Im trying to go back anyway. How about seeing you this Sunday? Yoo-hyun hesitated at Shin Kyung-wooks question. Oh, what should I do? Cant it be another day? -Why? Do you have an important appointment? He wanted to see Shin Kyung-wook, but that was something he could do anytime when he went back. But this appointment was different. It was an appointment that would break if Yoo-hyun left, and maybe he wouldnt be able toe back. He spoke honestly with his heart. Yes, I have a golf booking with the vigers. -What? Hahaha. Yeah, you have to keep your booking promise unless your wife dies. Director Shin Kyung-wookughed loudly, thinking that Yoo-hyuns answer was absurd. From this trivial reaction, he could tell how open-minded he was. Thank you for understanding. -No, I was curious about how you live anyway. Ill go down there once. Then Ill treat you to a special course. Director Shin Kyung-wookughed again at Yoo-hyuns good-natured answer. -Is this more exciting than living in Korea? Of course. It will be more than you expect. Yoo-hyun spoke confidently and sparkled his eyes. His eyes were more certain than when he was at the Apple review meeting. At that moment. Inside the strategy office of the group strategy room located in Hansung Tower. Director Song Hyun-seung, who had furrowed his brow, threw a thin booklet he had crumpled up. Park. Pak. The flying booklet hit the head of Director Kwon Sung-hoe, who was bowing his head, and fell. On the front of the booklet on the floor, it said Home Appliance Business Report. You bastard, are you kidding me now? How did you manage to get a deputy who was demoted to receive a factory manager award? Thats Didnt you have to report it? How are you going to face Director Yoon now? Tell me the truth. Director Kwon Sung-hoe bowed his head sharply at Director Song Hyun-seungs scolding. He didnt check the audit results and didnt check the timing of the report going out. It was too big a mistake to make an excuse that he was out of his mind. Im sorry. Dont say youre sorry and contact the Mokpo factory. Make sure they see hell for the rest of their demotion period. Or go down there yourself. Ill make sure they never get up again. Dont just talk and do it right this time. Director Kwon Sung-hoe bowed his head again and quietly left the office. Theres no use for anyone. Theres no use for anyone. Behind his back, his bosss criticism pierced him like an arrow. Director Kwon Sung-hoe clenched his fist and gritted his teeth. Yoo-hyun, you son of a bitch. Youll see. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun, who was lying on a hammock, scratched his ear with his little finger. Who did it? Why is my ear so itchy? Then he plugged his earphones back into his ears. A cheerful piano melody that matched well with the breeze flowed out. Yoo-hyun fingered the air to the rhythm. He could only y chopsticks on the piano, but he was a pianist in his heart. A pleasant smile appeared on Yoo-hyuns immersed lips. Chapter 383: Chapter 383: A few dayster, in front of the Yeontae factory site. Three Yeontae employees in neat work clothes stood in a row, with the factory on their left. Except for Yoo-hyun, the other two had very excited expressions. Thump thump thump. Especially Kang Jong-ho, who was right next to Yoo-hyun, had been shaking his arms and legs since a while ago. Kang team leader, youre too stiff. The photo wonte out well. Ah, I know, man. But what can I do about the nerves? Kang Jong-ho clenched his eyes at Yoo-hyuns whisper. Click. Click. Just then, the camera shutter sounded. Kim Young Tae, the manager who hade for thepany magazine shoot a while ago, smiled brightly with a camera in his hand. The MC next to him shouted in a loud voice. We will now proceed with the award ceremony. Following that, the middle-aged man who was facing the three employees walked one step ahead. Thud. His bald head sparkled under the bright sunlight. The vigers who surrounded them buzzed. Theyre finally getting the award. I heard the prize money is five million won. It was a very unusual atmosphere where the vigers were the audience for thepany award ceremony. In the midst of the buzz, the MC opened his mouth. Jo Ki Jung, team leader,e forward. Yes. Jo Ki Jung, who had pinned her long hair neatly with a pin, stepped forward and the MC recited the contents of the que he was holding. que. Best Worker Award. Yeontae Factory Jo Ki Jung, team leader. This person has always shown a diligent attitude and Then the que was awarded and apuse erupted from everywhere. p p p p p. Kang Jong-ho, who was trembling, was also serious when he received the award. His mouth corners kept rising as he held the que. It was the happiest expression Yoo-hyun had ever seen. Thest turn was Yoo-hyuns. That concludes the que awards. As soon as the MC finished his speech, the factory manager who had received the que walked up to Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun stood upright and faced the factory manager. Cheers from the vigers erupted everywhere. Woahhhhh. Han team leader. Youre awesome. Then Moon Jung Gus love call burst out. Han Yoo-hyun. Han Yoo-hyun. Han Yoo-hyun. The MC was startled by the loud voice that shook the surroundings. Although it was a situation that would make anyone flustered, the factory manager smiled leisurely and handed over the que to Yoo-hyun. Then he showed a performance of hugging Yoo-hyun. Click. Click. The camera shutter sounded and the vigers voices got louder. The more that happened, the more the factory managers mouth corners rose. Yoo-hyun snorted at his sight. As expected, there was a political intention behind the factory managers visit. He had called in the PR team for no reason. He had made it possible for the vigers to attend. He had hugged Yoo-hyun in front of everyone on purpose. He wanted to firmly raise his spoon in Yeontae Group, which was raising its stock price recently. Hehehe. I feel so good seeing employees who are recognized by the vige and do their jobs well. When I first came to this factory Even though he had handed over all the ques, he still kept talking cheerfully with the three employees in front of him. Meanwhile, the camera shutter sound continued and the vigers cheers went on. The more that happened, the louder his voice got. At the point when his speech ended appropriately, Yoo-hyun raised his hand abruptly. Factory manager, can I ask you a question? What is it? Just say it. Ill listen to anything. As the vigers eyes were focused on the situation, the factory manager showed an exaggerated gesture. Yoo-hyun hid his smile and spoke with a serious expression. At first, you said that the whole reassembly team woulde, but it seems like the scale has shrunk. Really? No way. Manager Jang, what is this? As the factory manager turned his head, the assembly workshop management manager who was behind him quickly lowered his head. What? No, no. I think there was a misunderstanding. Right, Chief Ma? He quickly passed the question to Ma Jong-hyun, the team leader next to him. Director, as I told you, the amodation is too small for the staff. It was at that moment that Lee Young-nam stepped forward from the crowd and answered loudly. He was the vige head, and everyone here knew it since he had appeared in many newspaper articles and promotional videostely. Well solve the amodation problem right away. How can we not do anything when Hansung Electronics ising? The factory manager replied immediately. You should have reported that problem to me first. Send them up no matter what. Yes. I understand. As soon as the director answered, the people cheered. Woohoo! The factory manager managed his expression and approached Lee Young-nam. Haha. Thanks to you, Mr. Lee, everything was settled smoothly. -The factory manager ising to award you personally. Its a golden opportunity to build a rapport with him, so please treat him well. Then hell give more support to the vige. Yoo-hyun had a good reason to say this much. Lee Young-nam grabbed the factory managers hand with both hands without hesitation and bowed his head. Its all thanks to you, sir. Thank you sincerely for your care. If you have a chance, Ill show you around the vige. He was so polite that the factory manager had to bow his head too. Oh, Mr. Lee, please dont do this. Were on the same boat, arent we? Thats very kind of you to say. The vige and the factory are one and the same. Hehehe. Thats right. Well support you fully. Click. Click. In the middle of it, the factory manager and Lee Young-nam smiled broadly and held hands. And next to them, Yoo-hyun smiled faintly and was captured by the camera. After the award ceremony. Jo Ki-jung leaned his back against the wall of the break room and blinked his eyes. I cant believe this day hase. Ive always been treated like cold rice. Me too. Thepany finally praised me. Kang Jong-ho, who was sitting next to him, showed him the que he had touched dozens of times. Yoo-hyun put down paper cups filled with coffee in front of them and asked. Are you that happy? Thank you. Of course. I even got a bonus. Jo Ki-jung picked up the paper cup and lifted his lips, and Kang Jong-ho chimed in. Thanks to that, I can change teams and return. I dont know if Ill do well though. Youll do well, sir. I guarantee it. What guarantee? I almost messed up again. No way. This time will be different. Its not for nothing that the audit team praised you. Yoo-hyun said confidently, and Kang Jong-ho scratched his head awkwardly. Still, he kept smiling. It was worth it because he didnt just return, but changed his organization with the rmendation of the audit team. Kang Jong-ho was going to use his strength in organizing and move to the material management team. Jo Ki-jung was recognized for his ability to handle electronic products and moved to the development team respectively. They both found their aptitudete. They didnt know what would happen in front of people, but at least it was better than before? Jo Ki-jung leaned his head against the wall and looked at the ceiling. Its weird that only good days keeping. I know. This is all a lie. Someone will shout that. Kang Jong-ho muttered in the same posture as Yoo-hyun said sharply. Theres a saying that words be seeds. Come on. Unless something goes wrong, theres no way that will happen. Its not like lightning will strike out of a clear sky. Well, I guess so. Yoo-hyun nodded his head and leaned his head against the wall like two people who were nkly there. When he thought about it, things really went too well. He even got an unexpected award from the factory manager. What would Kwon Sung-hoe, the director, have reacted if he saw this? He might have copsed from high blood pressure when he heard that they were doing better after being sent away. That would be fun. Yoo-hyunughed with a ridiculous thought. It was a pretty funny imagination, but the chances of him knowing this were very low. The first reason was that he was too proud to care about this rural matter. The second reason was that he would have blocked them from getting any rewards if he knew. It was reasonable to think that he had lost interest now. He felt sorry at that moment. Crash bang bang. It was a clear sky when a sudden thunderbolt struck. Boom. Then, a heavy rain started to pour. What? Why is this happening? Jo Ki-jung looked out the window with a dumbfounded expression. Kang Jong-ho covered his mouth with his palm. Wow. Is this really the case of words bing seeds? No way. Yoo-hyun shook his head. The rain continued until the next day, even though it was not the rainy season. Trucks and vans broke through the fierce raindrops and lined up to enter. Screech. They parked in front of the Yeontae factory, and the workers from the Mokpo reassembly team got out. Those who had umbres started to move the luggage that was loaded on the truck trunks. They had put up tents on the trunks, but some of the luggage got wet from the leaking rainwater. Irritated voices burst out from everywhere. The most venomous one was Ma Jong-hyun, the team leader who had just gotten off the trucks passenger seat. He had opened his umbre wrong, and his already sparse hair got soaked. Damn. Im so pissed off by this rain. Where is everyone? The Yeontae factory had be a dedicated reassembly nt. He was the team leader here, so the team members should havee to greet him. But what the hell? He had honked the truck horn loudly, but not even an ant was in sight. Ma Jong-hyun stormed into the factory with a swagger. Bang. As he entered the break room, he saw Yoo-hyun sitting on the floor and answering a phone call. You bastard. He was about to roar, but Yoo-hyun stretched out his palm and stole his timing. Then he put his index finger on his mouth and shook his head while holding his phone. Suddenly, Ma Jong-hyun flinched at the mood killer. As he was about to rush in again, Yoo-hyun opened his mouth with his phone in his hand. They sent an audit team along with you for thest magazine shoot. -Why would I care about that? Well, I thought they wouldnt do that unless they had nothing else to do. They wouldnt have enough leeway to give me a reward and send an audit team. - A brief pause conveyed his irritation. He didnt have to say how much he had been scolded by the higher-ups. Why did he call him out of the blue? Yoo-hyun scratched his inner thoughts and tried to dig up his intentions. I was just wondering. -Dont delude yourself that you can return just because you got a reward. Of course not. Im nning to stay here. -Dont bluff. Who do you think doesnt know your mind? Ill make sure you never dream ofing up. Finally, Kwon Sung-hae, the director, spat out the anger he had been holding back. At the same time, he revealed the card he should have hidden. He wanted to nail Yoo-hyun down in Yeontae-ri with all his might. He couldnt afford to take risks since he had received a reward from the audit team. What was the best way for him to get both justification and benefit? Yoo-hyun quickly racked his brain and made a preemptive move. "Whats your gift for me this time? Are you thinking of sending arge-scale audit using the audit teams evaluation as an excuse? - As expected, it was as he guessed. He confirmed what he had suspected from the momentary silence and went further. If he couldnt defend everything, it was best to limit the range of attack. Please hurry up if youre going to give me something. You must be busy with work. -Will you be able tough after being stuck there forever? Of course. I have tough when you care so much for me. Thank you always. -Lets see about that. Yes. Come visit sometime. Its very nice here Click. Kwon Sung-hae hung up before Yoo-hyun finished his sentence. Chapter 384: Chapter 384: Yoo-hyuns face turned serious as he grumbled. Damn it. The problem was therge-scale audit. He had deliberately made them impatient, so they would act quickly. That meant their activity range would be limited. As long as he was well-prepared, he could avoid the worst-case scenario of being stuck in the factory. What worried him more was the golf booking scheduled for this weekend. Theres no way I can miss that. Yoo-hyun nodded and reached for his phone again. He had someone who could help him out of this situation. He was scrolling through his contacts when it happened. How dare you ignore me Majonghyun, the team leader who had been forgotten for a moment, growled as he tried to get up. Yoo-hyun red at him. Team leader, this is not the time. Theres arge-scale auditing soon. What the hell are you talking about? Its from the Group Strategy Office. You need to get ready fast. What, what did you say? Ill be back in a bit. The floor is warm here, why dont you sit down and rest? Thud thud. Yoo-hyun tapped the wooden floor kindly and got up from his seat. Majonghyun stared nkly at Yoo-hyun walking away with a dumbfounded expression. That bastard. He felt like his words were always twisted in front of that guy. He was about to shout in anger when it happened. Beep beep. The managers number popped up on his phone, and he pressed the call button cautiously. At the same time, he heard the managers sharp voice. What? Youre telling me theres more work to do this week? What? Tomorrow? Majonghyuns eyes widened in shock. Yoo-hyun chuckled as he opened the door to the break room. They called already? It hasnt been that long since I hung up. He turned his head and saw Majonghyuns flustered eyes. What was he going to do? He was the team leader here, after all. Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders tofort him. It was unfortunate, but it was reality. Swoosh swoosh. At the factory entrance, Yoo-hyun looked at the empty lot with the sound of fierce rain in his ears. People were moving around frantically, carrying their belongings. They looked like wet rats because of the heavy rain. When was it? Yoo-hyun had been like that too, once. He had made a mistake out of eagerness, and he had run around to fix it without realizing he was soaked. -Never show your cards to your opponent first. Thats what amateurs do, not pros from the Group Strategy Office. When things had settled down a bit, Kwonsunghoe, the director who had gone on an audit with him, had scolded Yoo-hyun with a smug expression. Yoo-hyun, who had just joined the Group Strategy Office then, had felt that remark deeply. But now, Kwonsunghoe was making a rookie mistake himself. No matter how leisurely Yoo-hyun lived his life, he wasnt soft enough to let someone who showed him a gap get away with it. I wish I could say that back to him now. Yoo-hyun snickered and picked up his phone. He searched for a name in his contacts list. Yeonjinseop Audit Team Deputy Manager of Home Appliances Division He was the person who would be most ufortable with this news and who could give Yoo-hyun the information he needed right now. A littleter, At the 16th floor of Hansung Tower, where the Audit Team of Home Appliances Division was located, Yeonjinseop waited for his team leaders answer with a stiff expression. I dont know where you got this report from, but its already done. So its true that theyre moving from the Group Strategy Office. And theyre taking all our audit staff from Part 1. Sigh, yes. It was requested by the Group Strategy Office. Its out of your hands now, so dont worry about it. How can I not worry? Why are they messing with my audit report? The team leader frowned at Yeonjinseops angry voice. He was in a difficult position because of the group strategy rooms demand. How can the Yeontae factory score higher than the Busan reassembly team? That makes no sense. They were working with only three inexperienced people. They deserved the highest score. Yeah. Thats why the group strategy room said they would verify it properly. They sent an additional audit to challenge the audit teams opinion? The audit team and himself were inevitably affected. But there was something that annoyed the deputy manager Yeonjinseop more. Are you saying that the results of three people and thirty-three people are the same? How can they pass the evaluation if you give them all S-level tasks when they are not even adapted? I cant help it. Its already started. The whole Mokpo factory will be in an uproar. The audit team leader shook his head helplessly. It was a situation where the entire audit team 1 of the home appliance division moved under the leadership of the group strategy room. Because of Yoo-hyuns provocation, the secret could not bepletely controlled as the urgent work was done. The signs were already visible before the group strategy room and the audit team came down. The Mokpo factory manager sensed it and moved, and the assembly workshop manager responded immediately. Thanks to that, the Yeontae factory was in an emergency. The new half-members gathered in the factory before they even unpacked their luggage. Buzzing. Yoo-hyun left behind the noisy people and went out to the construction site to answer a phone call. The rain had stopped, and the sun rose behind the clouds. Joki Jeong and Kang Dongho, who came out of the dormitory, passed by Yoo-hyun. Whats going on? Joki Jeong scratched her long hair and asked, and Yoo-hyun blocked his phone and answered. Just go in and see. Ill go in after making a call. Okay. Come quickly, its embarrassing. Okay. Yoo-hyun stepped aside and let them in, and they went into the factory. There was no sign of his old self who was intimidated by Majonghyeons team leader. He was calm as it was time to go. Yoo-hyun chuckled and focused on the call again. The voice of Yeotae Sik, executive director, came out of the phone receiver. -The group strategy room seems to be aiming for you properly. I dont know the details because I just heard it through the information channel, but this time it wont be easy. Im fine. Dont worry. -No. If you dont handle this properly, your return date may be dyed. He didnt know how this news reached Yeotae Siks ears, but his concern was reasonable. It wasnt because of the punishment that woulde after arge-scale audit. As long as there were no problems such as corruption, there was no chance of getting the worst punishment. Rather, The problem was that the group strategy room paid attention to such a small part. Yeotae Sik pointed out that part in his following words. -Maybe even if Sinyeong Wook executive director returns, he may not be able to pull you up right away. Well, I can stay longer. Im fine. -I know your mind, but I cant just watch this. Were also thinking of taking extraordinary measures. Extraordinary measures? He roughly guessed that it was all a political burden. He didnt want to go up by ruining the board he had prepared. It would only make things longer if he argued and went in here. Yoo-hyun wanted to rule out the possibility that it wouldnt happen in the first ce. No. You dont have to. This audit will end well. -Are you really confident? Of course. -Is there anything I can help you with? If he wanted to help, there was something he could use. Yoo-hyun opened his mouth, thinking of something rted to Yeotae Sik executive director . Do you remember when we audited the new Ulsan factory? If you have the audit report and result table from then, please send them to me. I see. Even if its a different kind of audit, the format will be the same. Okay. Ill send it right away. Anything else you need? No. Im already prepared. Yoo-hyun finished his call with a smile. Then he picked up a thick document in his other hand. The title of the first page was written inrge letters. It was a document printed from a file sent by Yeonjinseop deputy manager of audit team a while ago, and it contained information about thisrge-scale audit. -You wont pass this audit just by looking at this document first. But Im giving this to you because I believe that at least some fairness should be maintained. Who would be harmed if the result of thisrge-scale audit was not good? Not only the Yeontae factory and the Mokpo factory, but also the audit team that conducted the audit would inevitably suffer. Among them, it was obvious that Deputy Manager Yeon Jin-seop, who had personally given a good evaluation and rmended the employee, would be hit hard. But he never uttered that story until the end. Instead, he rationalized his behavior of handing over confidential data while shouting for fairness. Hes such a prideful person. Yoo-hyun chuckled as he skimmed through the content. It was a fight with no reason to lose, knowing his enemy and himself. Buzzing. As Yoo-hyun entered the factory, the workers who were sitting on the floor got up quickly. The first one to rush in was Manager Ma Jong-hyun. His face was much darker than when he had received a call from the director a while ago. Th-the factory manager contacted me directly. Is it true that there will be arge-scale audit tomorrow? Yes. I told you before. I thought there was no way that would happen. Damn. How did ite to this? Manager Ma Jong-hyun covered his face with his thick palms and sighed deeply. This time, Chief Min Dal-gi grabbed Yoo-hyuns arm with an anxious expression. He had no trace of the look that he used to roll his eyes at Yoo-hyun. What will happen if something goes wrong? Do we really have to take all the responsibility? We just came today. Before Yoo-hyun could answer, Jo Gi-jeong intervened. Han Supervisor. Dont tell me were also the target? Were going back now. Isnt our return canceled if something goes wrong in this audit? Its not really an ident, right? Kang Jong-ho also looked nervous. The workers who had been quiet joined in one by one, wondering what they had heard. Why do we have to be audited? It doesnt make sense that we cant get out of this factory for life. Why do we have to be punished when we didnt do anything wrong? They all seemed to have lost their reason. Yoo-hyun tried to calmly sort out the situation. Wait a minute. Ill exin, so please sit down. Buzzing. But it was not an atmosphere where the voice would subside easily. Rather, the fear spread faster. Damn. I shouldnt havee to Yeontae Factory. Whos going to take care of our family if we get fired here? Isnt the manager definitely going to be fired? What am I going to do with my life now? How am I supposed to do this? Manager Ma Jong-hyun, who should have stopped this situation, also joined the crowd and clung to Yoo-hyun. His pitiful eyes were sad, but he wouldnt get anything done like this. Yoo-hyun shook off his arm and shouted at the people around him. Be quiet. In the moment of silence, Yoo-hyuns eyes shed. The people who were pressed by Yoo-hyuns aura flinched back. Yoo-hyun walked past them and sat on a chair that was lying around. It was the chair that Manager Ma Jong-hyun had been sitting on before. Now, Ill exin, so sit down first. Hesitating. Come on. Yoo-hyuns charisma dominated the factory in an instant. The people who were looking around sat down awkwardly. Among them was Manager Ma Jong-hyun. Chapter 385: Chapter 385: Yoo-hyun looked at the faces of the people sitting around him and opened his mouth with a stern expression. Ill say it again, theres a group strategy room audit tomorrow. He gathered the fear that was spreading in the air. He needed to face the current situation first to solve the problem. If the results are not good, well all be punished with a pay cut. Not only us, but the entire assembly workshop in Mokpo factory, and even the factory manager will be affected. Does that mean werepletely screwed by Mokpo factory? Yoo-hyun nodded at Min Dalgis words and went into more details. Yes. Theres a high chance that well be banned from taking vacations and going out for a while. Gasp. And of course, well have to endure constant audits. And well get more work as a penalty. Yoo-hyuns strong words made the room stir. Just as another voice of discontent was about to pop out, Yoo-hyun pped his hands. p. Yoo-hyun rxed his expression and smiled. A crack appeared in the frozen atmosphere with just the change of his expression. But theres no need to worry. Are you saying that now? We look like were dead. Yoo-hyun said with a nonchnt expression to Ma Jonghyun, who had a gloomy face. Why would we die? Well pass the audit for sure. What? Ma Jonghyuns eyes widened and everyones attention was focused on him. Mr. Han. Do you have any n? Yoo-hyun nodded at Jo Gijeongs question and flipped the document he was holding. Of course. How do you think I knew about the audit? Yoo-hyun quickly exined to the bewildered people. First, Ill tell you the details of the audit. The purpose of the audit is to evaluate the level of Yeontae factory, the evaluator is audit team 1st part, and the passing criterion is toplete 250 reassembled products in 24 hours. And As Yoo-hyuns words got longer, question marks popped up in peoples heads. Impossible numbers kepting up. But Yoo-hyun spoke so calmly that they couldnt say anything and just listened. Yoo-hyun knew this very well. If we knew this tomorrow, it would be absolutely impossible. Then how? Why? Because this is much harder than the reassembly workshop of Busan factory, which got the best evaluationst year. This is crazy. As they were about to faint, Yoo-hyun followed up his preemptive strike with a twist. He wanted to imprint the idea that they could do it in their minds. But we know this today. Theres no reason we cant do it. Oh, knowing it doesnt change anything. No. We can do it for sure. Its not something that can be done with confidence alone. Yoo-hyun smiled and got up from his seat at Min Dalgis words. We just need to set everything up in advance. Do you think they wont support us when the necks of the factory manager and the management director are on the line? What do you mean by that? Yoo-hyun brushed past Ma Jonghyun, who asked in surprise. Thud. Thud. Heid out a concrete n in a situation where his footsteps were audible enough to show how focused he was. He looked like Steve Jobs at an Apple presentation. Lets decide everything in advance. The assembly workshop will decide what products to put out beforehand, and well get all the parts we need in advance. Well get more measuring devices and analyzers from the factory. Huh. Thats Why do we have to take a test without looking at the answers when we know them? We just need to look at the answer sheet and do it. Its still not easy. As Ma Jonghyun said, it wasnt an easy number. Even if the environment improved, they still had to reassemble 250 units in one day. I know. But its not impossible. Now, what if we seed? They all fell silent, but Yoo-hyuns eyes became more intense. Everyone here had to have a strong will to do it in order to seed in this mission. Yoo-hyun showed them a hopeful vision instead of a clichd phrase like doing their best. If we seed, well officially be recognized as S-ss. Yeontae factory will be the best factory where everyone is S-ss. He didnt stop there. He offered them a concrete carrot. Youll get rewards and support. Your bonus will also increase ording to your rank. You might even get promoted from a work team to a work unit. Huh. Everyone gasped at the unbelievable offer. Yoo-hyun stretched out his index finger forward. Just one day. You only need to work hard for one day. Where can you find something easier than this? The people blinked at Yoo-hyuns words that he uttered so naturally. The water in the cup was only half full, but it changed depending on the thought. It became half empty or half full depending on the perspective. The same was true for the 24 hours that approached with pressure. If they worked hard for one day with the determination to stay up all night, they could achieve more than working for a year. They knew that very well, and there was no one who would give up. Yoo-hyuns words nted a hot desire in their hearts. Yoo-hyun faced the sparkling eyes head-on. Everyone. Just close your eyes and work hard for one day. Ill write the audit report. Ill make sure it passes, so you just need to do the reassembly work as usual. Can we do it? Will you stay and die? Or will you stand up and im it? Yoo-hyun raised his clenched fist high in the heated atmosphere. At the same time, the people rose like a fire. Right. Lets do it. Lets set up the factory quickly. Ill contact my colleagues in the assembly team. Lets deal with the movingter. The mood changed in an instant. They epted it as a matter of course, and moved on their own. Among them was Ma Jong Hyun, the team leader who had shed with Yoo-hyun. Thump. Ma Jong Hyun came over and grabbed Yoo-hyuns hand. His eyes were full of apology and gratitude. Writing an audit report must be really hard, are you okay? I have to do that much. The others will suffer more by doing the reassembly. I was too harsh on you, wasnt I? We dont have time for this now. Team leader, please request support from the manager as soon as possible. Secure the trucks from Mokpo factory right away. Yeah, I have to do that. Lets just do it. Ma Jong Hyun turned his head and clenched his fist. Then he dragged Min Dal-gi next to him and said. If you have any trouble writing the audit report, ask Min chief. He helped another team with it before. Yes. That would be nice. Yoo-hyun nodded, and Min Dal-gi bowed his head. Ill let you know the updated items right away. It must be really hard, thank you. The two men who left a request to Yoo-hyun joined the line and did their roles. Yoo-hyun looked at them with a smile. It was then that Jo Ki Jung, who hade over, poked Yoo-hyuns side. Han supervisor, isnt the audit report already done? What are you talking about? Dont I know you? I know all your tricks. How did he not know that such a nice person was making him do his work? Yoo-hyun chuckled and grabbed his hand. What does that matter? The result is important. I trust you, supervisor. Hmm. I guess I have to show off a bit. Of course. Show off your skills that got you into the development team. Then Ill go warm up a bit. Jo Ki Jungs lips curled up at Yoo-hyuns words. He was such an easy person to handle. The factory lights didnt go out untilte that night. In front of the construction site, trucks from Mokpo factory were parked for a while. The spare parts that came down from the trucks went into the warehouse under Kang Jong-hosmand. The reassembly product history was in Jo Ki Jungs hand, who had tied his head tightly with a rubber band. He drew tomorrows work situation in his head and discussed it with Min Dal-gi chief. The people who were like oil and water in Jolji got along and melted together. Yoo-hyun smiled warmly and returned to his quarters. He had something else to do now. *** Thud. Yoo-hyun opened hisptop in his room and checked the audit report for the new factory in Ulsan that he received from Yetaesik, the executive director. The report followed the group strategy office format, and the pre-questions were detailed enough to copy as they were. But that was not all. Yoo-hyun also checked the report that Yeonjinseop, the deputy manager, sent him. It was written during the audit evaluation of the reassembly work team in Busanst year. The audit team was in charge of the format, so it could be different. But since the purpose was the same, the outline, goals, timetable, etc. were well organized and could be used as they were. Thements on the hundred or so audit items were also well organized. He could reuse this part by just changing the date and item. Of course, there were parts that he had to write anew. He had to update in real time the detailed reassembly item quantity, type, defect history, repair history, etc. during the work period. Mindaegi agreed to help him with this tedious part. I wonder if hell send it well organized. It was when Yoo-hyun nced at his watch. Beep. He received a message from Mindaegi at a good timing. -I sent you an email with the items I sorted out from the Mokpo factory. Ill also send you the updated content in real time tomorrow. So dont worry and just focus on writing the report in your room. He checked the email and it contained the expected item list that he would receive from the assembly team tomorrow. It was not neatly organized, but it was easy to use as it listed the defect history for each item. He didnt miss much because he had audit experience. Thats enough. I dont need to do anything more. Yoo-hyun chuckled and flopped down on his bed. It seemed like it would be a fun audit. The people worked hard until dawn because Yoo-hyun tightened them up. Thanks to that, they created a perfect environment where they could start working as soon as the items arrived. He even prepared recement parts that matched exactly with the item history. It would be nice to work harder here, but there was a limit to endure with mental strength. As a leader, he had to create an environment where his members could do their best. The next morning. It was why Yoo-hyun suggested a break to Majonghyeon, the team leader, in front of the members who gathered at the site. Team leader. The members seem tock sleep. Why dont you let them rest instead of making theme to work? No way. What if we get audited? The Mokpo factory hasnt arrived yet. It will take a while for them to check the items and send them here. We wont start until afternoon. But they mighte here first. After thinking for a moment, Yoo-hyun suggested a backup n in case of a rare possibility. Then lets do this. What? When theye from above, they have to cross the bridge at the end of the mountain that surrounds Yeontae-ri. If we guard there, we can buy at least 20 minutes. It would be nice to use CCTV, but it was useless since there was a big road open. There were many people and they only had to endure for a few hours, so guarding was the easiest and most reliable way. Mindaegi who was listening brightened up. That sounds good. Two people can take turns sleeping in the car. Yes. Thats not bad either. No, how can you think of such a thing? Majonghyeon stuck out his tonguepletely. He didnt seem to know that he had been tricked by the same method before. Squeak. Jogi-jeong and Kang Jong-ho who were listening next to him stepped back one step each. They both had faces with something on their minds. Chapter 386: Chapter 386: Everyone except the guards took a rest in their quarters. Some people slept in the lounge. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun enjoyed the scenery while lying on a hammock in the forest hideout. Chirp chirp chirp. The birdsong was unusually loud as spring approached. He tried to close his eyes, but he couldnt sleep because he had slept too much yesterday. He should have been tense at this time, but why did he feel more rxed? By the way. Its time to start. As soon as Yoo-hyun said that, his phone rang. It was Min Dal-gi, who had been sending him timely texts since yesterday. -The audit team arrived at the Mokpo factory. There are six members. They are all checking the items for reassembly in the assembly section. The group strategy room staff did not attend, and only the audit team came first. The entire audit team 1st part settled in the Mokpo factory instead of the Yeontae factory. The reason was simple. The audit team waspletely subordinate in this audit. In other words. This was what Kwon Sung-hoe, the head of the dominant party, wanted. He had no intention of finding fault with the Yeontae factory from the beginning. He was determined to smash them with the results. He had set up the board perfectly so that it had to be that way. Why would he bother to go to the countryside when the result was obvious? Kwon Sung-hoes pride would not allow that. Thank you for not changing. Mr. Kwon. Yoo-hyun smiled as he recalled his old boss who was still stubborn. What if he had swallowed his pride and stepped into the Yeontae factory himself? He might have uncovered and questioned the facts that he had prepared in advance. But now that possibility was gone. Lulu. Yoo-hyun whistled and leaned back on his hammock. And he enjoyed his leisure for a long time left. Lunchtime passed, and snack time passed in between. Thanks to the active support from the vige, there was plenty of food. He slept well and ate well, so he had no reason to be weak. People prepared for the audit with determination. In a strange atmosphere where tension and rxation crossed, the phone rang. It was news that a car had left from the Mokpo factory. 4:30 p.m. Two trucks and one van were parked in front of the factory site. The assembly workers from the Mokpo factory got off the trucks and went straight to the trunk. As soon as the people from Yeontae factory joined them, they quickly unloaded the boxes piled up on the truck. Soon, boxes were piled up like a mountain in front of the site. The assembly chief handed over the items for reassembly to Ma Jong-hyun, the section chief. Section chief. Im handing over 250 items of five types for reassembly. The defect list and item number are here. Okay. Ill do my best to work on it. Two members of the audit team watched their awkward greeting. They looked difficult at a nce, and their ranks were not high either. Yoo-hyun approached them, whom he had already checked on the internalwork. Why did theye here with low ranks? What did they want here? The reason was simple. They felt ufortable to crush the factory that their next part leader praised with their own hands. Yoo-hyun gave them a clear choice as they hesitated. Mr. Byun Dong-hoon. I have a question. As Yoo-hyun raised his hand, the man with a higher rank among the audit team members asked in surprise. Huh? How do you know my name? Oh, when Mr. Yeon Jin-seop camest time, he said that there was an excellent junior in his team and told me your name. So I looked it up and here you are. Mr. Yeon really said something unnecessary. Haha. No one hatespliments. Especially when theye from unexpected people, their effect is doubled. Since Yoo-hyun had already confirmed and said what Yeon Jin-seop said, Byun Dong-hoons face was brightened. Yoo-hyun pushed him further and imprinted Yeon Jin-seop on his mind. Mr. Yeon praised our factory very well, so we will repay him with a great result this time. He nodded as he looked around at the faces of his team members. They had said that this ce was good at what they did, so he didnt need to check anything else. Yes. We are always doing our best to prepare. As he turned his head, his team members snapped to attention as they had rehearsed. Click. The audit team should have been nervous in front of them, but they looked confident instead. They were ready enough that there was nothing else to see. Hmm. The manager, Byun Dong-hoon, also nodded in approval and checked the time. He skipped the other audit processes and took out the evaluation schedule right away. It was a proof that Yoo-hyuns pre-work had paid off, and a deration that he wouldnt bother with the internal affairs. The current time is 5 p.m. We will start the evaluation now. The evaluation time is 24 hours, and the evaluation content is He repeated the information that he had obtained beforehand. They had to send the assembled products and reports to the Mokpo factory within 24 hours. They had to load the products on the same truck that brought them, and send the reports to Park Seung-kyun, the deputy manager of the audit team, by email. There was no problem since they already knew what to do. All that was left was to solve what they already knew. I wonder if Director Kwon has arrived by now. Yoo-hyun smiled as he thought of his arrogant former boss. At that moment. In the situation room of the Mokpo factory. Kwon Sung-hoe, the director who was sitting with his legs crossed, was receiving the report from the audit team. Last week, we selected and sent the vulnerable products from the assembly line that were defective to Yeontae factory Deputy Manager Park. Dont be so nervous. The audit team said you did well, so youll do well this time too. Right? Yes. Director. Youre right. Park Seung-kyun, the deputy manager of the audit team, swallowed his saliva at Kwon Sung-hoes harsh words. The factory manager who was sitting across from him joked to lighten up the mood. Haha. How can he not be nervous when Director Kwon is scaring him? Mr. Hwang, the executive director. I just wanted to give Mokpo factory a chance to prove that they are better than Busan factory. I know. I know. Haha. The factory manager couldnt argue even though he knew it was nonsense. He was careful as if he was dealing with a major customer, and even took the initiative. No. Lets not do that. Its dinner time already. How about we go somewhere and have a drink? We have plenty of time until tomorrow. Lets do that. Kwon Sung-hoe nodded as if he was used to this situation. There was no word of failure on his face. On the other hand, everyone elses faces were dark except for him. The given time was 24 hours. The Yeontae factory team members started working with fire in their eyes. The TV that needed to be reassembled wasid on the conveyor belt, and a monitor was torn apart in one corner of the floor. They moved the stuff to the break room to make as much space as possible. Still, there were loud voices everywhere. Donte into this area. The parts will get messed up. Who has the main board for the monitor? Hey. If something doesnt work, pass it to the warehouse team quickly. There were many things that the audit team could point out if they looked closely. But they didnt bother with their attitude or minor mistakes. They rather stepped back so as not to interfere. They didnt have to worry about the audit team, so they worked in their own style. Jo Ki-jung tied her long hair tightly with a rubber band, and Kang Jong-ho shouted at the warehouse. The atmosphere was already heated up. Min Dal-gi shouted at Yoo-hyun who was looking around here and there. Team Leader Han. You dont need to worry about this ce. I just wanted to check what I told you. Its because of the situation board. Yes. Please adjust the quantity. Min Dal-gi nodded dly as it was already agreed upon. Then hurry up and make the report. Ill send you the details right away. Yes. Thank you. I appreciate it. In fact, the report was already more than 90% done. All that was left was to record the final product quantity and yield, and the wrong defect details and corrections. This was something that could only be written at the end, so there was nothing to do right now. But it was better to leave than to wander around and create anxiety. Well. Of course. Yoo-hyun nodded and returned to his amodation. What Yoo-hyun had to do for the rest of the time? It was a quiet game that they yed, avoiding the eyes of the audit team. Time flew by like a spark. They worked hard until the sun set and rose again. They minimized their sleep and maximized their efficiency by reducing their movements. The result was now on the message that Yoo-hyun received from Min Dal-gi. -Current workload 180 units. Work pace is fine, Ill update the defect list at once. The speed was a bit slower, but it was enough. Yoo-hyun left his amodation and walked quietly. In front of the factory site, there were boxes of reassembled products. Of course, not all of them were here. The quantity here could be checked on the TV at the factory entrance. -Current workload 90 units. Work rate 36%. Remaining time 9 hours 42 minutes. It was a situation board for the audit team, and the information here was only half of what Yoo-hyun knew. Still, this work progress was enough to show the skill of an A-ss factory. Of course, it would be a failure in this audit evaluation. As Yoo-hyun was organizing his thoughts, a shout came from inside the factory. Come on, we dont have much left. Lets do this. Lets do it. It was the voice of Ma Jong Hyun, the team leader, and the team members. They were exhausted, but they poured more passion into their work. You guys are amazing. Yoo-hyun was amazed by the potential of his team members at that moment. Vroom. A car came from afar. It was the audit teams vehicle that had visited Mokpo factory, and two audit team members who came yesterday were in it. Their job? To deliver the information on the situation board to Mokpo factory as it is. Yoo-hyun approached them with a smile on his face. Lunch time had passed, and people wereing out from everywhere. Meanwhile, more boxes of reassembled products were piled up. But then. From some point on, the speed increased, and the quantity doubled in no time. The TV situation board that had been stopped suddenly rose sharply. -Current workload 250 units. Work rate 100%. Remaining time 2 hours 2 minutes. 3 p.m. The sudden change made the eyes of the audit team members widen. What? Theyre done? Min Dal-gi approached the two surprised people. The final rework of 250 units ispleted. Here is the work report. Woahhhhh. Amidst the cheers of the people, Byun Dong Hoon, the manager, took the work report. He was bewildered by the situation that he couldnt understand. But, the situation board said. Yoo-hyun intervened with a serious expression. It seems there was an error on the situation board. The data update was wrong all along. Ill take care of it right away. An error? Yes. There must have been some problem when we first introduced the electronic situation board. What will they say when we report this? Please evaluate us based on our mistake. We should have checked it beforehand, but we couldnt because we had a lot of work. We apologize. Yoo-hyun bowed his head, and Byun Dong Hoon couldnt question him further. Instead, he made a reasonable excuse. No. Its impossible to check the quantity properly in this hectic situation. I get it. Just sort out the goods. Thank you. Well load them right away. As soon as Yoo-hyuns answer ended, the team members moved quickly as if they had been waiting. The goods were loaded onto the truck in no time. Chapter 387: Chapter 387: Byun Dong-hoon, who stuck out his tongue, asked Yoo-hyun. Hows the audit report? You must have been busy helping with this. Im afraid I dont have much time to sort out the contents that came in. Well, there are so many pages and things to describe, it must be hard. I have to do it no matter what. If I do well, Ill get proper recognition from Director Yeon Jin-seop, wont I? Yoo-hyuns eyes sparkled and Byun Dong-hoon quickly joined in. He put his hand on Yoo-hyuns shoulder and nodded. It wont be easy, but hang in there a little longer. Yes. Ill do my best until the end. He cheered on Yoo-hyun as if they were on the same side. It was very effective to make him feel that way, even consciously. When they moved to the Mokpo factory to evaluate the final product, he would help in any way he could. Byun Dong-hoon exchanged a warm handshake with Yoo-hyun and got on the van. Min Dal-gi, who was watching the situation, approached Yoo-hyun and asked. Didnt you say you already finished the audit report? Shh. Dont let the audit team hear you. Oh dear. I shouldnt have said that. I just wanted to finish it quickly. Dont worry. Ill send it to you at the right time when youre at the Mokpo factory. The audit report included the final summary of the work done. It was absurd to say that he had finished it as soon as the work was done. He had to wait at least a little bit to erase any doubts. I understand perfectly what you mean. I appreciate it. Yes. Please finish it well. Just trust me on that. Haha. Min Dal-gi, who had been tense all day from concentrating, gave a refreshingugh. He was in such a good mood that he bounced up and down as he got on the truck. Ma Jong-hyun, the team leader, also followed him with a shoulder dance. It was their job to hand over thepleted reassembled product to the final inspection team. They looked so excited that they probably wouldnt copse until then. Ma Jong-hyun and Min Dal-gi werent the only ones who were happy. All the team members who had worked hard together felt a hot sense of aplishment. Good job. Good job. They hugged each other with expressions of emotion and greeted each other. They looked like they had just finished a long march in the army. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun handed a can of beer to Jo Gi-jeong, who was sitting on a bench. Why dont you join us, sir? Youre the hero of the day. Me? What? Im leaving soon. Haha. You said you gave up yesterday. Hey. I knew I could do it. Yoo-hyun smiled and opened the cold can of beer. Fizz. The foam rose quickly and spilled over because of the shaking. Kang Jong-ho, who came next to him, threw a word at him. You opened the beer too early. Thats when things go wrong. Hey. Dont jinx it. Gulp. You dont think your words wille true, do you? No way. Yoo-hyunughed and handed him a can of beer. At that moment. Mokpo factory situation room. The atmosphere changed drastically when they heard that the car had left the Mokpo factory. The factory managerughed out loud in front of Kwon Sung-hoe, who was stiffened up. Hahaha. I knew you could do it. I knew you could do it. The factory manager taunted Kwon Sung-hoe with his mood. As you said, we might be able to surpass Busan and be the best work team. This is a factory that manipted even the situation board numbers. The work details are unbelievable too. Kwon Sung-hoe said one word and Park Seung-gyun, the audit team leader, intervened. We introduced an electronic situation board for the first time and it seems like we didnt manage it well. But this is not an audit subject. Enough. Shut up. Yes. Im sorry. Park Seung-gyun bowed his head at Kwon Sung-hoes words. It was when the air in the hall was filled with awkwardness. Creak. A subordinate from the group strategy room opened the situation room door and whispered to Director Kwon Sung-hui. Team leader. The inte line going into Yeontae-ri factory is Okay. Proceed right away. Director Kwon Sung-hui, who had sent away his subordinate, twisted his stiff mouth. Lets see if I can pull this off. 4:20 p.m. The news came that a truck had arrived at Mokpo factory. Lets wrap this up. Yoo-hyun, who had been rxing, took out hisptop to finish the situation. Click. A 52-page audit report popped up when he pressed the button. Yoo-hyun attached the photo of the truck loaded with cargo and the situation board to thest page. Scroll. Then he scrolled the mouse wheel to check the entire content again. The work details were all written in a descriptive way that matched the cause and effect. The problems and countermeasures for each item were well organized. The time table was also detailed. Of course, he also reflected the audit teams opinion. There was no problem with passing this level. What expression would Director Kwon Sung-hui make when he received this report? His mouth must be dry. It would be a relief if his mouth was just dry. Unfortunately, there was a high possibility that he would have to give up his team leader position. Thats how much this audit was pushed hard. Click. Yoo-hyun opened an inte window with a good mood. Huh? Why is it like this? But the inte was down. It was the same even when he changed the settings quickly. Click. Click. Yoo-hyun felt a chill as he picked up hisptop and looked for the next room. It was the room of the person who came to mind whenever there was a problem with electronic devices. Bang bang bang bang. Jo Joo-im. What? Whats up? Jo Ki-jung, who had a fluffy head, opened the door. He wanted to rest well, but that wasnt important right now. Is the inte working? Inte? It should be. Wait a minute. Jo Ki-jung fiddled with hisptop and tilted his head. Huh? Why is it like this? Whats wrong? Why isnt it working? Well. It seems like itspletely cut off. Inteter, gasp. You didnt send an email, did you? Yes. We need toe up with a n quickly. Yoo-hyun nodded and Jo Ki-jung grabbed his jumper hastily. What are you doing? Lets go to the factory. The inte in the factory lounge was no different. It was as if someone had targeted it and cut off all the inte. While Jo Ki-jung was checking, Yoo-hyun contacted various ces in the vige. As time passed, Yoo-hyuns expression became more and more serious. Geez. Im going crazy. Theres no ce in the vige where the inte works. Damn. Theres only 30 minutes left. What do we do? Min Dal-gis phone kept ringing. Yoo-hyun ignored his ringing cell phone and thought hard. Yoo-hyun had a sh of inspiration and said. Ah. Jo Joo-im, you have inte on your phone, right? This? But Ive never sent arge file before. Jo Ki-jung shook his Colorphone 2 and answered. Now was the time to move if there was a little chance. Yoo-hyun took out the file with USB and handed it to him. Please try it once. What are you going to do? Ill look for some other phones too. He had to use anotherwork since the intework was cut off. The only thing on Yoo-hyuns mind was his phone. His phone meant Choi Jeong Bok. Yoo-hyun grabbed hisptop and an extra USB and got on his bike parked in front of the construction site. The front of the site was quiet, but Yoo-hyun was in a hurry. Squeak. Yoo-hyun sped up and called Choi Jeong Bok on his earphones. Brother. I have to send the file right now. Please get ready an Apple phone or an Ilsung smartphone. -Okay. Thats not a problem, but I dont know if the file conversion will work. Ill be there soon. Yoo-hyun was about to hang up when Choi Jeong Bok threw him a curveball. -Hey, kid, we have a modem at our house. Try that too. Does the phone line work when the whole neighborhoods inte is down? -The lines are different, so it might work. I checked it a few years ago just in case. Why did he check that? The modem had been discontinued for over ten years. With no time to ask more questions, Yoo-hyun pedaled hard. Time left: 20 minutes. He felt a chill down his spine for the first time in a while. Yoo-hyun handed over hisptop to Choi Jeong Boks phone store and went straight to his house. Before he could ring the bell, the door opened and his wife appeared. Sir, wee. I turned on theputer. Thank you. Sister-inw, does the modem really work? Yoo-hyun unpacked his bag and followed Choi Jeong Boks wife to the room. Choi Jeong Boks wife, Kim Seung Mi, sat in front of theputer. Im setting it up now after hearing his story. Thanks to you, I got to see the modem that brought me and my husband together again. Oh, really? I was wondering why you still have it. I didnt buy it back then. Kim Seung Mi fiddled with the modem and suddenly said with regret. Ah. Yoo-hyun didnt know how to answer and Kim Seung Miughed. Ho ho ho. Just kidding. Okay, let me connect it. Okay. Thank you. Yoo-hyun quickly came to his senses and focused. Click. Kim Seung Mi pressed the connect button and a dialing sound came out. -Woong woong. Beep beep beep beep. Di. Di. Di. Di. It was as noisy as when connecting a fax machine. The monitor screen showed a message saying connecting along with texts scrolling up. It felt like he had gone back to the 90s. It takes some time, but it should work at this rate. Kim Seung Mi said and Yoo-hyun checked the time. Time left: 5 minutes. -Yoo-hyun, Colorphone 2 wont work. Ill try Kangs phone or someone elses too. He got a message from Jo Ki-jung saying it didnt work, -Kid, Applephone 3 cant convert files, and Ilsungs file manager keeps crashing. How about the modem? He also got a call from Choi Jeong Bok saying it was hard. The only thing he could trust was Kim Seung Mis modem. Yoo-hyun connected the USB to the desktop and transferred the file while saying, Sister-inw. Please make it work. Ill repay you for sure. What do you mean repay? I should treat you instead. But sir, this is the first time Ive seen you so desperate. You always looked rxed. I cant go golfing tomorrow if I dont do this. Thats when Yoo-hyun told her his desperate story. Kim Seung Mi pped her hands with a smile. Ho ho. That wont do. Oh? Its connected. Really? Yoo-hyun pulled up a chair and sat in front of theputer. Click. He pressed the button and a portal site appeared as the homepage. The images were all broken though. Kim Seung Mi, who used to work at an ITpany back in the day, exined the situation. The modem speed is too slow, so I only made the text visible. Okay. I just need to send an email. Yoo-hyun calmly logged in. It took forever for the screen to change. Tap tap tap tap. He had to be calm at times like this, but he kept tapping the poor mouse with his fingers. Time left: 3 minutes. The screen changed and he essed the mail site. essing and loading the attachment was also a problem. It took 30 seconds for one window to pop up. Time left: 1 minute 30 seconds. His phone rang non-stop with calls from Min Dal-gi and Ma Jong Hyun, the team leader. Chapter 388: Chapter 388: He had worked so hard, but it seemed like everything was ruined at thest minute. He felt like dying. And Yoo-hyun was also a problem. He wanted to stay in Yeontae for a long time, but he didnt have any desire to live a life of ruining his leisure. Especially, he didnt want to see the arrogant expression of Director Kwon Seong-hoe. Sigh. Yoo-hyun clenched his teeth and copied the words he had written on the notepad and pasted them into the email body. Then he pressed the send button right away. One minute left. The time bar that appeared on the window increased slowly like a turtle. At this speed, it seemed like it would take not one minute, but two minutes. Please, hang in there. A desperate voice came out of Yoo-hyuns mouth involuntarily. This moment was more tense than the negotiation with Apple. 30 seconds. 20 seconds. 10 seconds. They said that if you wish hard enough, it wille true. Yoo-hyun didnt believe that, but he saw it right before his eyes now. The time bar that hadnt even reached half suddenly sped up and filled up 100% in an instant. At the same time, a message of emailpletion popped up. I did it. An exmation burst out of Yoo-hyuns mouth. Yoo-hyun clenched his fist and Kim Seung-mis palm stretched out in front of him. Congrattions. Its all thanks to you, sister-inw. Yoo-hyun gave her a bright smile and shook her hand without hesitation. p. The two exchanged happy smiles. At that moment. Mokpo factory situation room. The atmosphere that had been reversed was reversed again as the set time approached. Why arent they sending the audit report? Well The factory manager growled, and the Yeontae factory staff who attended to get the final confirmation shivered. Tick tock. In the meantime, the clock passed 5 p.m. Director Kwon Seong-hoe, who got up from his seat, shrugged his shoulders with a smile of a winner. So this is how it ends. They already finished reassembling. Isnt it too harsh to make a fuss over a slightlyte report? The factory manager argued, but Director Kwon Seong-hoe just shook his head. Its unfortunate, but theres nothing we can do. Rules are rules, arent they? This means that the audit teams evaluation was wrong. And the Mokpo factory that participated in this Director Kwon Seong-hoe walked around the table and pressured them. The factory managers expression twisted and the atmosphere became more hostile. Then it happened. Park Seung-gyun, the deputy manager of the audit team who was checking the email, shouted. The audit report just arrived. Its alreadyte. Director Kwon Seong-hoe hid his bitter feelings and lowered his head. He didnt know how they sent it, but the promised time had passed. But Park Seung-gyuns mouth opened and the situation reversed again. The email receipt time is 4:59:55 p.m. What, what did you say? Director Kwon Seong-hoe was shocked at that moment. Thump thump. Even though quite some time had passed since he sent the email, Yoo-hyuns chest still vibrated. He checked the sending time and receipt confirmation of the email again. As if to prove that it went well, he got a message from Mindalgi. -The mail just came in and totally flipped the board. You really worked hard. The situation that couldnt be expressed in text was conveyed vividly from the calm words. Kim Seung-mi handed him a ss of sikhye with a pleasant smile on her face. Sir, youll be returning to thepany now. Why do you think that? You love your work so much. Dont you have to go? No? He had felt an immense sense of aplishment in a short time. His whole body was tingling with pleasure. But Yoo-hyun shook his head. I want to enjoy this leisurely life more. Why? You can enjoy yourself in Seoul too. Its different. Its too crowded there. And the living is tight. As he tried to exin his reason, he naturally linked it to the cramped city life. It wasnt something that bothered him, but the context was the same. Yoo-hyun didnt want to lose this rxed life. Kim Seung Mi, who sat down next to him, asked him a question. Sir, have you seen a y? A y? No. What about a concert? Have you been on a cruise on the Han River? No. I havent done that either. Why was she asking him such things out of the blue? He shook his head at her and Kim Seung Mi said. Look. You can live there as well and enjoy yourself if you want to. But you didnt, did you? Is that so? Of course. You dont know until you try. Those men never understand womens hearts. Hoho. Kim Seung Mis words, uttered with augh, pierced Yoo-hyuns heart. -Sir. Have you ever seen a y? Id like to go sometime when I have time. When he met Jeong Da-hye again. He wanted to do many things for her that he couldnt do in the past. But Yoo-hyun had no experience. He realized that his life had been like that until now. Running, working, fighting. He had be more rxed than before, but he couldnt get out of the mold. Thats true. Why dont you try different things when youre younger? You never know. Maybe its more rxing and better than here? Kim Seung Mi blinked one round eye. Considering his life span, Yoo-hyun wasnt young at all. But he had to admit it. Her words, born from experience, swept away hisst hesitation. His feelings were expressed naturally. I dont think it would be better without my sister-inw there. Hohoho. Well, thats true. Kim Seung Mi pped andughed for a long time. The emergency audit at the yeontae factory was sessful as expected. The work was done ording to the prepared quantity and matched 100% with the report content. Did they try to pull a trick in front of the audit team and the factory manager? That was impossible even for the group strategy room. Director Kwon Sung Hoi had no choice but to stamp his approval for the yeontae factory as the best factory. He heard the news first from Min Dal Ki. -So the group strategy room selected the yeontae factory this time Yes. Thats right. Good job. After finishing the call, Yoo-hyun reminisced about Director Kwon Sung Hoi. Thanks to him, he had gained enlightenment after being transferred, and he was able to make a decision without hesitation because of his audit. His past enmity became fate in his new life. -Thank you sincerely for the great gift. Yoo-hyun expressed his gratitude in a message. It was a basic courtesy (?) to his former boss who came all this way for him. Ding. Yoo-hyun opened his received message box after sending the message. The text from Shin Kyung-wook, the director, was at the top. Yoo-hyun pressed the call button next to his name without hesitation. It was time to act on his decision. He conveyed his thoughts clearly in his words. The next afternoon. Haenam CC Waiting for his turn, Yoo-hyun looked at the distant scenery and Choi Jung Bok asked him. Brother. You look very happy. Did things go well? Yes. I feel good. And thanks to my sister-inw, I feel even better. Why? What did he do? Did he make another mistake? Mistake? No. He gave me a big help. You really married well, brother. He got a modem and drank delicious sikhye (sweet rice drink). But more than that, the few words of advice he gave after it was over freed Yoo-hyuns choice. Yoo-hyun left Choi Jung Bok, who was bewildered, behind and stood on the teeing ground. Swish. He turned his head and took in the scenery of the 18th hole one more time. Maybe it was because he wouldnt see it for a while. The familiar view seemed new to him. He felt a pleasant thrill in his chest, just like when he first enjoyed golf here. He stood in front of the ball and swung his club softly, feeling the breeze. His body was light, but his impact was as powerful as ever. ng. The ball flew far away with a loud sound. It didnt follow the trajectory he expected, but the result was not bad. There were thousands of ways to reach the same goal. He had to try different paths to find out which one was better. Just like Yeontae-ri became meaningful to him. p p p p. Nice shot! He heard apuse from everywhere and shouted loudly. Guys, lets go to the sea after this. Ill treat you well today. What are you talking about? Of course Ill pay. Jeon Il-ho got angry and Nam Hee-woong joined him. Ive been doing well in businesstely. I have a lot of money. Lets go anywhere. He suggested to the excited people. Then lets decide based on the result of this hole. Sounds good. They all smiled happily. At that moment, in the meeting room of Baekje Hotel. Two men who rarely met faced each other across a luxurious wooden table. Shin Myung-ho, the vice chairman, asked his nephew Shin Kyung-wook, the director, bluntly. Shin Cheon-sik has already taken over more than half of the group. He must be trying to make Kyung-soo the next chairman. Can you handle that? I wouldnt havee in if I didnt have confidence. Shin Myung-hos eyebrows twitched at Shin Kyung-wooks firm answer. He didnt see the kind-hearted fool who always gave in and backed off. Rather, he saw a fierce beast that showed its teeth boldly. You really hardened your heart. Yes. Youll be on my side, right? You have to show me your worth first. As long as you keep your promise to me. The beast in front of him was confident and rxed. His deep and clear eyes were impressive with charisma. Shin Myung-ho said with a calm look. Is the transfer return of a mere deputy that important? Yes. Whether its a deputy or an employee, Ill take responsibility for anyone who works with me. Ill only push you that far. But you have to prove yourself what you said. Ill meet your expectations. Shin Myung-ho smiled slightly as he saw Shin Kyung-wook smiling leisurely. Itll be fun from now on. It was when Shin Kyung-wook, who returned to Korea, was about to move actively. A different movement was happening in the eastern US. Yoo-hyun heard the news from an unexpected persons mouth. -Its true. He came to the gathering of MBA degree dispatchers from the US. Hes Shin Kyung-soo, the director and a strong candidate for Hansungs chairman. Park Seung-woo, who was spitting saliva as he spoke, nodded at Yoo-hyun. Is that so? -Huh? Your answer is not very satisfying. Is something wrong? No. Im just thinking. Shin Kyung-soo was in charge of corporate M&A and corporate restructuring at an American financialpany. He had established his position in that field with his bold and ruthless work. He was also introduced several times by Korean media as a talent who dominated Wall Street. -Yeah. Director Shin Kyung-soo looked like my age, but his charisma was no joke. The executives were all intimidated by his eyes. He seems cold. -Cold? He said we should get rid of all the unnecessary trash so that Hansung can be a top-sspany and proposed a toast. What did he say? Lets make a world ruled by 1% elites. Yoo-hyun said bluntly and Park Seung-woo agreed vehemently. -Yeah, yeah. How did you know? I just thought of it because he sounded cold. -Anyway, he seemed like an amazing person, but I didnt get along with him. I had goosebumps all over my arm while listening to him. Why? -It felt like he was going to cut me off. Haha. He might have meant that. Shin Kyung-soo was more sensitive than anyone else when it came to reading people. Chapter 389: Chapter 389: He was not someone who could get along with Park Seung-woo, a deputy who smelled like a human. Instead of saying something unnecessary, Yoo-hyun asked how he was doing. Time flies. Its been over a year since you got your MBA, deputy. -Ill be there soon. I miss you, man. Me too. I think Ill have to go to the US soon. Come to San Francisco then. Ill treat you well. -Okay. I have some free time now, so let me know when youe. Alright. I will. Yoo-hyun exchanged a few more words with his mentor and hung up the phone. Why did his mouth feel so dry after a pleasant conversation? He felt nervous just by hearing that name. Yoo-hyun stared at his disconnected phone for a while. Squeak. Soon after, a voice came from the car parked in front of the construction site. Han, get in quickly. Yes, sir. Yoo-hyun got in the back seat as Kang Jong-ho, who was sitting in the passenger seat, gestured to him. Jo Ki-jung, who was sitting in the drivers seat, asked Yoo-hyun. Han, are you ready? What do I need to prepare? Were going to spend money, so all we need is money. True. How about Kang? Dont worry, I have plenty of cash ready. Yoo-hyun smiled as he saw Jo Ki-jung taking care of everything. I didnt know you were so active in helping the vigers, sir. I owe them a lot. Dont worry. Ill pay the most. Thanks to the excellent evaluation of the yeast factory, the factory managers bonus was paid immediately. It wasnt as much as the previous reward, but it was still a lot of money. The three of them agreed to use that money for the vige. Im going back with you, so Ill pay the same amount. Kang Jong-ho joined in and Yoo-hyun neatly settled the situation. Then lets have you two pay more. Fine by me. Jo Ki-jung chuckled and stepped on the elerator. Vroom. The car carrying the three of them sped towards Haenam beach. That evening. All kinds of seafood wereid out on the wooden tform behind the Chinese restaurant. It looked quite expensive from the packaging. Next to the tform, there were gift sets piled up. The vigers who ran to Yoo-hyuns call were astonished. Whats going on here? Oh my. How did you prepare all this? Can we really ept this? The surprised vigers were greeted by Jo Ki-jung and Kang Jong-ho one by one. Were leaving with a lot of gratitude. Thank you. Welle visit sometimes. The two of them werent very close to the vigers, but they made sure to take care of them at thest moment. Yoo-hyun looked at their change with pride. Lee Young-nam, who was nodding his head, said to the vigers. Dont be like that, lets bring out what we prepared too. Yes. We were going to have a feast anyway, but it looks like were ovepping. Haha. The butcher shop ownerughed heartily. Soon after, a vige feast with fish, meat, and all kinds of rich food began. The farewell party for Jo Ki-jung and Kang Jong-hosted until dawn the next day. And then the day came for them to leave. They say Koreans be closest when they part ways? Thats exactly how the three people standing in front of the construction site looked like. Jo Ki-jung held Yoo-hyuns hand and smiled brightly. Han, youre really lucky. Youre still having fun at the factory. Of course. Im lucky. Ive been with such good people. I had fun thanks to you. Ill call you when I go to Seoul. Lets meet for sure. Jo Ki-jung sparkled his eyes and said. It seemed like it would fade soon, but it looked sincere for now. ng. *** Kang Jong-ho, who suddenly hugged Yoo-hyun, felt the same way. He poured out all the affection he couldnt give him until thest moment. This is really something. Thanks to Han, I got a promotion and changed my department. I dont know if I can do well. Youll do well, sir. Thank you. Lets see each other again next time. Ill buy you dinner then. Could he buy him dinnerter when he didnt buy it here? Although it was likely to end with words only, Yoo-hyun decided not to think long. He was faithful to his emotions at this moment and patted Kang Jong-hos back. Yes. Take care. Both of them looked back several times as if they couldnt walk away. Only after Yoo-hyun waved his arms a few times did they get in the car. Vroom. The car that carried the two of them moved along the vige road toward the main road. Watching the car fade away, Yoo-hyun left hisst farewell. Lets all live well. Then he turned around without regret. It was time for Yoo-hyun to wrap up his vige life. While Yoo-hyun was quietly making his final preparations. A cold air circted in the office of the strategy manager of Hansung Tower Group Strategy Room. Song Hyun-seung, the executive director, opened his mouth with his chin on his hand with a ring on it. So youre saying that Han Yoo-hyunseback was done by mobilizing the audit team? Im sorry. As Kwon Seong-hoe, the director, bowed his head deeply, Song Hyun-seung mocked him with a cold voice. How amazing did you make him that the vice president himself gave him a letter of appointment? Youre really great, Director Kwon. Rather than getting angry as usual, Song Hyun-seung treated him as if he were someone else. Kwon Seong-hoe, who swallowed his saliva, had to say something to survive. Its strange that the vice president personally pulled up a mere deputy. Let me exin the cause and effect. Stop. Stop. How can I trust you now? Team leader Kwon. Yes, sir. Step down from your team leader position. It was when Song Hyun-seung opened his mouth. A subordinate who opened the door and came in gave an urgent voice. Sir. Mr. Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director. Hes in Korea. Why is Shin Kyung-wook here? I dont know why. But he seems to have contacted the media already. What? Song Hyun-seung was shocked by the news that sounded like a bolt from the blue. One weekend afternoon when Yoo-hyuns return was imminent. The door of Yeontae Factory was closed and the dormitory where many people were crowded was quiet. The Yeontae Factory workers who finished their work on weekdays went back to their homes on weekends. There was no need for weekend overtime because the factory productivity had improved. The environment was good, but the reason why peoples level had improved through auditing was bigger. The ce makes the person. He thought that the words fit perfectly as he opened hisptop screen. There was an attachment that Jang Joon-sik sent by email. It was a document containing the organization chart of the recently changed organization and the change goals and detailed tasks. Yoo-hyun chuckled as he looked at the name of the changed TF. You really like innovation. The integrated TF, which was called by integrating TV, IT, and mobile department personnel, changed to innovation product TF. At the same time, more personnel from each groups sales and marketing department were added. Kim Hyun-min, director of innovation product TF, which had grownrger, remained in charge. Among them, Choi Min-hee, director of mobile team where Yoo-hyun belonged, was in charge of 1st part leader and Kim Young-gil was in charge of manager. And this time, Kwon Se-jung was assigned to the same part as more personnel were added. Kim Young-gil and Kwon Se-jungsbination. Yoo-hyun recalled the memory of a temporary TF that ended in a big failure in the past. The ambitious project failed and a stigma was stamped on those who worked together. At that time, only Yoo-hyun escaped from the sinking ship and survived. It was a regrettable memory, but he didnt care much now. The nature of the organization and the level of people who worked together were different from then. And above all, Yoo-hyuns mindset itself was different. It was when Yoo-hyun was caught in meditation for a while. Beep. He got a message from Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director who returned to Korea. -Im leaving now and Ill be there around dinner time. Im looking forward to your special course. I wonder if hes reallying. *** Yoo-hyun smiled and replied right away. As soon as he sent the message, he got a call from Manager Park Doo-sik. It was obvious why he, a member of the HR team, would call at this point. When Yoo-hyun answered the phone, he heard exactly what he expected. -Deputy Han, are youing back? Yes. Im on my way. -What happened? I heard the vice president personally pulled you up. How did he know that Vice President Shin Myungho had helped him? Manager Park Doo-sik seemed to have a lot of connections. Yoo-hyun couldnt tell him the truth, so he dodged the question. I guess Director Yeo spoke well for me. -Does that make sense? Well, isnt it good that you get to see me sooner? -Yeah. Im dying of curiosity. How did a deputy like you get amendation from the factory manager on your HR record? Haha. You heard that too? -I was shocked when I saw it Knock knock knock. While Manager Park Doo-sik was talking, there was a loud knock on the door of his lodging. Yoo-hyun opened the door with his phone in his hand. Creak. In front of him stood Lee Young-nam with a grim expression on his face. Deputy Han, can I see you for a moment? Sure. Just a sec. Yoo-hyun had a bad feeling and quickly wrapped up his call with Manager Park Doo-sik. Then he followed Lee Young-nam, who was walking ahead with his back turned. Manager Lee, where are you going? Just follow me. Lee Young-nam, who had always been friendly to Yoo-hyun, answered in a stiff voice. He didnt even look at Yoo-hyuns face. Did he hear about his return? He hadnt told anyone in the vige yet. The vigers didnt know either. There was no leak, so Yoo-hyun was puzzled. Yoo-hyun followed Lee Young-nam down to the reservoir fishing spot. Lee Young-nam didnt look back or talk to him all the way. If it had been before, Yoo-hyun might have been curious about the reason. But not now. He didnt bother to dig deeper since he wouldnt get an answer anyway. He just walked happily, looking at the sprouts that sprang up in the spring breeze and listening to the chirping of birds. He felt that he had emptied himself more than before he came to Yeontae-ri. Even in this situation, he smiled at the corners of his mouth. Thud thud thud. As he went down the stairs, the fishing spot scenery became clearer to his eyes. A lot had changed. Who would believe that this ce was full of weeds just a few months ago? Back then, it was hard to see anyone fishing here. Yoo-hyun was the only one who enjoyed it by setting up a tent. The ce that had been neglected was now filled with vitality. There were tents everywhere, andughter could be heard here and there. People were fishing, grilling meat, taking pictures. Many people were having a good time here. There were new things too. The fishing spot building that had been copsing was reinforced with the support of Haenam County. Thanks to that, it became a fairlyrge and decent building. There were also several bathrooms and a parking lot next to the road. Of course, street lights and signs were installed everywhere. And there was a log cabin being built. The log cabin was built right behind where Yoo-hyun used to stay when Jeong Da-hye came a while ago. It was quite big, with fourrge tforms attached and a roof on top. It was still unfinished, so the roof was shabby, but it looked decent when it was done. Would they rent that out too? Chapter 390: Chapter 390: Yoo-hyun was walking with various thoughts in his mind. He stopped in front of the log cabin. Without turning around, Lee Young-nam opened his mouth. I talked to the Mokpo factory manager this morning. There was a hint of disappointment behind his stiff voice. Yoo-hyun realized why he had called him out. It waste, but he had to say it now. Manager Lee, thank you for everything. Why didnt you tell me? Im not leaving forever. Ille to visit sometimes. I didnt want to make it seem like the end. He was being honest. He had already had enough parties, and he didnt want to make a fuss again since he got along well with them. Lee Young-nam nodded and muttered as if he understood Yoo-hyuns feelings. Right. Youre right. Of course. Lee Young-nam stepped on the wooden stairs and climbed up to the log cabin. He stopped Yoo-hyun from following him. Just stay there for a moment. What are you doing? Come on, just wait. He picked up a wooden board on the floor and stepped on the edge of the log cabin. He stretched out his hand and hung the board on the entrance. The hastily written words on the board hung loosely on the entrance. Yoo-hyun snorted in disbelief. What is this? What do you mean? I told you Id give you a building at the fishing spot. Ah, I wanted to show you the finished one. So he was more upset. Yoo-hyun made a regretful expression and teased him. What? I thought you were going to give me a big building. What? You seemed to like the t so much, so I built you a log cabin. And do you know what kind of wood went into this Lee Young-nam, who came down from the log cabin, rambled as if he was flustered. His words were full of his affection for Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun took a step closer to him and bowed his head. Thank you, Manager Lee. Huh? Im really d I came to Yeontae-ri. He smiled brightly. Soon after, arge van parked at the fishing spot parking lot. The vigers who got off brought food to the log cabin. Thanks to them, the t on top of the log cabin was full of food. The vigers came up one by one where only Yoo-hyun and Lee Young-nam had been. Among them was Nam Hee-woong, who brought food on his motorcycle. He sat down and started eating gopchang stew, as if he had given up on work. Yoo-hyun asked him as he handed him a ss. Brother, isnt your Chinese restaurant busy right now? My brother is going, so what does work matter now? Sit down and have a drink. Nam Hee-woong waved his hand and poured Yoo-hyun a drink. Chiroro. Yoo-hyun emptied his ss and looked around. The faces of the vigers who upied the seats were full of sadness. They all seemed to want to say something, but they couldnt because they felt sorry for him. So Yoo-hyun spoke first. Youre not giving me this big feast because you dont want to see me again, right? Of course not. How could we? The restaurant owner shook her head at Yoo-hyuns question. Yoo-hyun smiled and poured her a drink. Her delicious food and warm smile would stay in his memory for a long time. He raised his ss with that feeling in mind. Then lets have a good drink. Thank you always, auntie. Are you feeling okay? Of course. How can I not be happy when Im with such good people? The restaurant owner raised her voice along with her ss after seeing Yoo-hyuns bright face. Thats right. Then lets drink. Come on, what are you doing? We have to congratte our junior manager for going to a good ce. She had been the one who led the mood at every recent party. Thanks to her, the vigers were lively. Mrs. Kim said it well. Lets have a drink and enjoy ourselves. Yeah. When will we have another chance like this? Oh my. Its going to be busy to eat all this. Lets eat and drink quickly. The chatter grew louder. As the alcohol and food went in, the mood brightened up in no time. Brother. What on earth is going on here? The mood was broken by Jeon Il-ho, who appearedte with a te of pork belly. Oh dear. I thought you went upstairs. The mood was calmed down by the wife of Choi Jeong-bok, who came out with a pot of braised ribs. Of course, it wasnt a big deal. Rather, the mood was refreshed and became more cheerful. Laughter bloomed everywhere. Moon Jeong-gu, who was drinking alone next to Yoo-hyun, suddenly bowed his head. His face was flushed and his eyes were unfocused. He lookedpletely drunk. Brother, what am I supposed to do if you get so drunk? What do you mean, what? Just keep making and selling golf clubs. You have to work hard when the wateres in. Yoo-hyun gave him a realistic advice with a tipsy feeling. The park golf clubs that Moon Jeong-gu made were quite popr. After people in the vige tried them for free, word of mouth spread and now there were people who came to the vige to buy them. Thanks to that, the hardware store that sold park golf clubs out of nowhere was bustling. Im already working hard to make Hyun-ji happy. Oh, Hyun-ji said she would sell them online too, right? Yes. She said she would sell them herself. She praised me for just making the clubs diligently. This is all thanks to you, brother. I see. Did they split the profits half and half? He felt like he was being used by Shim Hyun-ji, but Yoo-hyun didnt say anything. Sometimes its happier not to know the truth. Shim Hyun-ji, who had no idea of Yoo-hyuns inner thoughts, suddenly raised her camera. Wow. Theposition is amazing. Everyone, smile brightly. The vigers automatically posed in front of Shim Hyun-jis camera. This time, Moon Jeong-gu came to the front. He looked much brighter than before. Yoo-hyun put his arm around his shoulder and posed. Okay, Ill take it. One, two, three. Click. Click. The camera captured the harmonious faces of the vigers and Yoo-hyuns smiling face among them. The weather got darker and a bonfire rose in front of the hut. On both sides of it, there were stand-type grills with meat on them again. The savory smell of oil and the dim light created a cozy atmosphere as sses clinked. ng. ng. ng. The number of empty bottles of makgeolli in the corner was hard to count. They drank a lot and the vigers were happily drunk. Thats when the party mood reached its peak. A man suddenly appeared. The man in neat hiking clothes had a fishing rod bag on his shoulder and looked around under the hut. He seemed to be looking for someone. He couldnt imagine that his target was having a party on top of the hut. Yoo-hyun raised his hand as soon as he saw him. Richard. Here, here. Huh? Shin Gyeong-wook blinked his eyes at the sudden English name. Yoo-hyun quickly went down and pulled his arm. Come on, you have to start the special course right away. What is this? Shin Gyeong-wook had no time to be bewildered. He was greeted by the vigers right away. Sit down, sit down. If youre Hans guest, youre our guest too. Gosh, what a handsome man. Do you work in America? That must be hard. Is yourst name Lee? Anyway, take a ss first. Come on. Hurry up. Shin Gyeong-wook sat down and took a drink without knowing what was going on. As soon as he drank a ss of unfamiliar makgeolli, a piece of pancake popped into his mouth. Here, this is amazing for a snack. It was an atmosphere that Shin Kyung-wook, an executive who had lived in the US for quite a long time, was never used to. Seeing Yoo Hyun smiling brightly across from him, he just epted the food and ate it. Gulp gulp. The alcohol was smoother than he expected, and the food was more delicious than he thought. Its delicious. Thank you. Wow. You speak Korean well. The restaurant owner pped her hands and liked it. Shin Kyung-wook blinked his eyes as Yoo Hyun poured him a drink. This is your first time in this kind of atmosphere, right? There was no way that a direct descendant of the Hansung Group chairman had ever mingled with unfamiliar vigers in a shanty that was hard to find on the map. Thats true. It will be an unforgettable evening. Yoo Hyun gave Shin Kyung-wook a meaningful smile as he nodded his head. ng. Shin Kyung-wook clinked his ss and chuckled. He couldnt help but think that this situation was absurd. Yoo Hyuns guest was very special in Yeontae-ri. Thanks to that, Shin Kyung-wook received a special treatment. Starting from Lee Young-nam, the vigers kept pouring him drinks. Have a drink. You said youre a senior manager, so I wanted to pour you one. Yes. Thank you. He should have stopped at the right time, but Shin Kyung-wook kept drinking without realizing it. It was the first time someone had fed him so much alcohol. As a result, his always neat face turned red, and his posture became sloppy. Im saying this because youre my senior, but do you know how amazing Yoo Hyun did in this vige? Hahaha. Yes, yes. Thats right. Shin Kyung-wook shook his shoulders and pped along with the vigers chatter. He even slurred his words. He had never seen himself so rxed before, and Yoo Hyun was happy to see that. His feeling was expressed in another drink. Come on, you look like youre having a good time. Have another drink. Yeah. Lets do it. Hahaha. Shin Kyung-wook drank the most alcohol in his life that day. And for the first time in his life, he cked out. The next morning, early dawn. Creak. Shin Kyung-wook came out of the bathroom door and put his hand on his throbbing forehead. Ugh. He still had a hangover and his mind was nk. But why was the room so bright? He realized that the light was on only after a while, and then he heard Yoo Hyuns voice. Are you feeling better? Huh. A little. Did you wake up early because of me? No. It was just the right time for me to get up. Come and eat. Yoo Hyun led Shin Kyung-wook to a round table on the floor. There were two bowls of seolleongtang and some side dishes on it. It was seolleongtang that he got from Jeon Il-ho and put in the fridge, and side dishes that the restaurant owner gave him. Shin Kyung-wook sat down with a bewildered expression. When did you prepare this? You said you wanted to have seolleongtang in the morning. Did I? Yes. Dont you remember singing pop songs in front of the vigers? Shin Kyung-wooks eyes widened at Yoo Hyuns yful question. He couldnt remember anything as if there was an eraser in his head. What? Me? Haha. It was fun thanks to you. No way. Shin Kyung-wook frowned for a moment and recalled yesterdays memory. Then, the broken scenes shed by quickly. A scene where a spoon is stuck in an empty makgeolli bottle. A scene where he has a tissue on his head. A scene where people p at him. And then, Wow. Did I sing jazz there? Yoo Hyun smiled and made a V with his finger. You did two songs. With a very happy expression. Oh no. Dont worry about it. Just eat something. It will make you feel better. Im too embarrassed to lift my face. Shin Kyung-wook made a face as if he had lost the world, and Yoo Hyun said casually. I danced after that, so what. Dance? Yes. The rhythm was a bit off, but it was okay. Hahaha. Yeah, yeah. Thats right. Shin Kyung-wook rolled his eyes at Yoo Hyuns words and burst intoughter two beatste. His sincereughter was very human. Chapter 391: Chapter 391: Chapter 391 He looked special, sitting in a cramped one-room lodging, wearing a tracksuit. This is really amazing. He eximed as he slurped the broth of the seolleongtang. Yoo-hyun smiled warmly as he watched his boss, whom he admired, show his genuine side for the first time. Why did Park Seungwoo act so distant around him? It must have meant that he felt close to him. Slurp. After eating a few more spoonfuls of broth, Shin Kyungwook emptied the bowl. Then he added an unbelievable remark. How can this be so delicious? Its because your stomach is upset. You need pain to appreciate joy, dont you? Ha ha. Thanks to the alcohol, I learned something good. Shin Kyungwook chuckled and Yoo-hyun made a suggestion. Shall I show you something better? What is it? Lets get up first. Yoo-hyun smiled and got up first. It was time to move after filling their stomachs. Yoo-hyun went outside and walked towards the forest. The sky that had been dark began to brighten. As the mist that had been dimly covering cleared a bit, the reservoir with a faint light appeared. Yoo-hyun reached out his hand and pointed to the reservoir as he went down the stairs. This is the scenery I see every dawn. Nice. Is this also part of the special course you mentioned? Yes. But this time its a bit of a break. I think I stepped on the elerator too much at first. Ha ha. Yeah. You were amazing yesterday. I had no idea what was going on. The noisy conversation like a market, the endless toasts and feasts, and the apuse andughter that kept bursting out. How did he feel about the atmosphere that Yoo-hyun had be ustomed to? Shin Kyungwook smirked and asked Yoo-hyun casually. Did you not like it? No. I liked it. It was the first time in my life that I experienced such things. Yoo-hyun smiled at Shin Kyungwooks cheerful expression. Im d. Sometimes a small asion makes you reflect on your life. Thats what yesterdays memory was for Shin Kyungwook. He sat on a fishing chair and looked at the float and said calmly. I think it was the first time. People saw me as a human being, not as the crown prince of Hansung Electronics. The vigers think your Korean name is Richard. Ha ha ha. Right. Thats why they treated me so casually. The most impressive thing for Shin Kyungwook during the drinking party with the vigers was their attitude. Yoo-hyun felt the same way, so he sincerely shared what he felt while hanging out with them. Yes. Thats right. They are people who give everything once they trust you. Thats right. Thats why I envied you. What do you mean by that? It seems like youvepletely melted into this ce. It looks sofortable and nice. As Shin Kyungwook saw, Yoo-hyun was very satisfied with his life in Yeontae-ri. It wasnt just because he enjoyed ying, eating, and having fun. The beautiful scenery, the kind people, and the lively atmosphere. There were many things that he could never feel in Seoul that warmed and made Yoo-hyun happy. He even had worries that he had never thought of before. I like it. I really want to live like this forever. Thats good. But thats not something you can be happy about all the time. Dont worry. Ive already made up my mind. Yoo-hyun lifted his fishing rod with a smile on his face. Ssh ssh. A fish was caught. The day grew brighter and the wind blew gently. The two men held their fishing rods and watched the float move on the waves. In between, the gaps were filled with conversation. You were different from the first time I met you. Your consideration for others, hiding yourself and lifting them up, was very impressive. Thank you for your kind words. Shin Kyungwooks past perspective was different from Yoo-hyuns memory. He had seen Yoo-hyuns ambition for sess when he first saw him at the Ulsan factory in the past. Hyunjin Gun was a friend who looked a lot like you. He was a charismatic friend who knew how to embrace people. Hes better than me. Hell do well. The Hyunjin Gun that Director Shin Kyung-wook saw now was different from the Hyunjin Gun that Yoo-hyun knew. He, who had cut off his rtionship with people and carried everything alone, was now buttoning up his first proper button in the United States, not Korea. Youll have the support of the vice president. If you use it well, it will be a very reliable ally. Hes an amazing person. Yes. I know. Im d. This was also different. The future that Director Shin Kyung-wook made was different from the future that Yoo-hyun knew. At that time, Vice President Shin Myung-ho did not support Director Shin Kyung-wook, andter he even raised the opposite g. Many things have changed like this. Yoo-hyun turned his head for a moment and looked at Director Shin Kyung-wook. He saw him yesterday, who became rude after drinking, holding his stomach andughing loudly. He saw him today, fishing while looking at the same ce. He felt like a colleague who was breathing next to him, who had been floating in the clouds. Is that why? Yoo-hyun wanted to reveal more of his inner thoughts. Yoo-hyuns sincerity was contained in the words mixed with the breeze. I regretted something very much. Regret? Yes. Regret. Its something I never want to repeat. Was it because Yoo-hyuns mood was not good? Director Shin Kyung-wook, who was looking at the float, turned his head toward Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun smiled and looked at the float again. The red float that had tilted slightly on the flowing waves stood up again. I was lucky enough to have a chance to fix it. I tried to change it and fixed many things. Thats good. Its a good thing. Thats right. It was rewarding. Family, friends, colleagues, and many passing rtionships. Compared to his past self who had no one to share with even after getting what he wanted, he gained so many things that were overflowing with anger. It was such a great blessing that he was so grateful for the opportunity given again. Everything was satisfactory, but Yoo-hyuns voice lowered by one tone. But I guess I felt burdened on one side of my mind. I wonder if people are okay if I do this. I wonder if I missed a better opportunity. Hmm. Yoo-hyun turned his head again and looked at Director Shin Kyung-wook. Maybe you said I have an obsession because of my mindset. No matter how good you are, you cant carry everything. You cant fix everything unless youre a god. His advice gave strength to Yoo-hyuns words. So I dont dwell on the past anymore, and I dont think too much about the future. It seems that living here has been a good opportunity. Yes. It was a very good opportunity. Im d. Feeling that the atmosphere had changed, Director Shin Kyung-wook sat up straight. Looking at his deep eyes under his thick eyelids, Yoo-hyun opened his mouth. It was a bombshell that would make a sound whenbined with words. Director, Im not running to make you president. Its for making apany where good colleagues can show their abilities in a better environment. Im with you because I believe you will do well in that role. Yoo-hyun set a new milestone to make a better future rather than correct his past mistakes. He didnt want to be obsessed with problems such as helping colleagues who were wronged, scolding bad colleagues, etc. It was the same for problems such as making someone president and preventing someone from bing president. He wanted to look further without being immersed in such office politics. When the debris fell off, he saw the way he had to go clearly. The way Yoo-hyun wanted to walk was definitely a better direction for his colleagues next to him, hispany together, and this country where his precious rtionships live. Thats why he had confidence that he wouldnt shake anymore. He had confidence that he would enjoy this moment and go all the way. Did Yoo-hyuns will reach him? Director Shin Kyung-wook nodded calmly. Then he asked with a sincere look in his eyes. Can you tell me if I cant do that role? Of course. Im very good at that. Yoo-hyun answered with a serious expression, and Director Shin Kyung-wook stuck out his tongue. I know what you did at the Ulsan factory. That was a piece of cake. Haha. Arent you scared? Its just part of my job. Shin Kyung-wook, the executive, smiled at Han Yoo-hyuns easygoing attitude. He stayed in the vige until that evening. He didnt just stay there, but he also walked around the vige with Yoo-hyun and had many conversations. He ate with the vigers again and yed park golf. And when he left. He waved his hand with a bright smile. His expression looked very light for some reason. And a few dayster. Yoo-hyun left his lodging early in the morning. It was the same time he always ran around the vige. But today was different from yesterday. Instead of running, he opened the car door next to his lodging. ng. He put his bag on the passenger seat. The trunk and the back seat were already full of luggage, so the only ce to fill was the passenger seat. Will this be okay? Yoo-hyun tilted his head and lowered Moon Jung-gus park golf club on the back seat. Then he stuck Nam Hee-woongs gift set of gongbu-gaju with Lee Young-nams homemade makgeolli in the corner. He put a container of side dishes made by the restaurant owner on top of it, and filled the corner space with an empty phone box he got from Choi Jung-bok. It seemed like it wouldnt shake much even if he drove on a bumpy road. After finishing packing, Yoo-hyun briefly took in the surrounding scenery and got into the drivers seat. Vroom. Yoo-hyun drove through the vige road. At this time, he couldnt see Bae Yong-seok who used to clean in front of Bokdeokbang. Lee Young-nam, who came out to greet Yoo-hyun in the morning, was also the same. He had already said enough greetings, so he didnt feel sorry. He thought he knew why they didnte out. It was also the vigers consideration not to burden Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun smiled as he thought of those people who were always warm. But Yoo-hyuns thoughts had to be corrected soon after. It was when his car reached the end of the vige and turned right down the big road. Between the streetlights on the opposite side of the downhill road, arge banner hung out. Yoo-hyun snorted at the absurd scene. Screech. At that moment, Yoo-hyun had no choice but to stop his car abruptly. It was because of the vigers under the banner. There were dozens of vigers gathered in the early morning. They waved their hands at Yoo-hyun who opened the door and got out. Han, you did a great job. Be careful on your way. Call me when you get there. Lets get together for golf sometime. Brother, I will never forget you. Come back whenever you want. Several voices came across the big road. Yesterday, and the day before yesterday. They had already said enough words and said goodbye, but it seemed not enough for them. Yoo-hyun didnt cross the road that he could walk over in a few steps. Instead, he bowed his head and greeted them. Ill be back soon. He said he would be back instead of goodbye. It was ama, not a period. And thatma meant that Yoo-hyuns heart could be connected again anytime. The vigers also felt Yoo-hyuns heart and smiled brightly. Thank you. A word he had already uttered dozens of times or more. Yoo-hyun repeated that word in his mind and wrapped up his not-so-short life in Yeontae-ri. Chapter 392: Chapter 392: Chapter 392 Inside the Yeontae-ri house, after Yoo-hyun left. Lee Young-nam sighed deeply as he leaned back on the sofa. Ah, I already miss him. Boss, its only been an hour since Han left. I know. He was such a great help. How can a young guy be so smart and talented? Lee Young-nam expressed his regret again, and Bae Yong-hwan, who was browsing the newspaper, chimed in. They say you can tell a person by thepany he keeps. The guy who came from America seems pretty sharp too. Oh, the one who sang in English out of nowhere? Nah, hes nothingpared to Han. He cant even drink properly. Thats right. Han is iparable, huh? Oh, b-boss. Bae Yong-hwans eyes widened as he pointed at a page of the newspaper. Lee Young-nam leaned forward to see what it was. Whats that Oh my. The two mens gazes were fixed on an article. Under the rather long title, there was arge photo of Shin Kyung-wook smiling. His neat hair parted to the side, his thick eyebrows and deep double eyelids. He had a face that was hard to forget once you saw it. Lee Young-nam trembled as he spoke. Who did I drink with? Shin Kyung-wooks appearance, who had been promoted from director to executive director, was quickly noticed by the media. The news spread fast enough for the people of Yeontae-ri vige to know. Shin Kyung-wook had been keeping a low profile, so his impact was significant. The royal family and other executives of Hanseong Group were shaken by his sudden emergence. Some people were already wondering where to align themselves. But that was mostly a matter for the upper echelons of thepany. Inside Hanseong Electronics, especially the LCD business unit mobile group, people were stirred up for a different reason. Hanseong Tower 12th floor, outside the sales marketing office. Lee Ae-rins eyes widened as she received a message from the group leaders secretary. She quickly typed a reply on the messenger window. -Sis, is it true that Han ising back? -I heard it from the executive director. He already transferred out. He said hell take a vacation ande back. -Okay, sis. Ill buy you dinnerter. Lee Ae-rin opened another messenger window and typed. She left her words on group chat rooms such as female employees meeting and secretaries meeting. -Everyone, Han Yoo-hyun ising back. At the same time, thepany messenger traffic surged. Hanseong Tower 13th floor, inside a conference room. Choi team leader, you must be clueless because youre new here. You cant handle this matter so lightly. This is how it works in the TV group As the TV team leader kept nagging at her, Choi Min-hee team leaders expression hardened. She raised her hand to her throbbing forehead and saw a phone pushed in front of her. Jang Joon-sik next to her whispered nervously. T-team leader, Han Choi Min-hee team leaders lips curled up as she checked the message. The man who was talking stopped abruptly. Choi team leader, are you mocking me? You cant meet the factory schedule like this. You know that? No. Im listening. Please continue. Huh? Are you suddenly acting rxed? Did you get a strong backup or something? Yes. I got a very reliable ally. As Choi Min-hee team leader showed unexpected confidence, the people in the conference room looked puzzled. Ulsan new factory 3rd floor. Lee Jin-mok supervisor sat on the floor after finishing the final module inspection line check. Seriously, why are they pushing us so hard with this innovative product TF? Its too much. Maeng Ki-yong manager and Min Su-jin senior engineer alsoined as they sat next to him. They mixed us with other groups and now its a mess. Sigh. "I know right. They listened to us once or twice and now theyre dumping Lets do one more final check. We cant burden the nning team. Crazy bastard. The team members who were displeased with Yoo-hyuns return spat out harsh words. The impact of hiseback was not limited to the LCD business unit. It also affected the mobile phone business unit. Jang Hye Min, the leader of the pre-design team who urged the development team to make a high-end smartphone, was one of them. So was Kim Sung Deok, the manager of the product nning team who insisted on using a super-high-resolution LCD panel for their device. And Kang Chang Seok, who was developing a smartphone OS as Yoo-hyun had told him, even though his boss was against it. They all had different reasons to wee Yoo-hyuns return. Finally, things will go well. Simr words came out of their mouths. And the news spread not only within thepany, but also to faraway Gwanghwamun. In front of the conference room on the first floor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade building, Jeong Da Hye received a phone call from her cousin Jeong Da Bin during her break. -Yoo-hyun oppa ising back. Why arent you answering? Cant you hear me? I heard you. And I already knew. -Oh, when? Youre in touch with him without telling me? Forget it. I have a meeting. Ill hang up. Jeong Da Hye hung up and thought of Yoo-hyun. She had heard that he wasing back, but she didnt expect it to be so soon. She shook off her thoughts and turned her head to sit in her seat in the conference room. The meeting started soon after, and as soon as the moderator opened his mouth, peoples eyes turned to Jeong Da Hye. Beep. She turned on the microphone on her desk and scanned around. Their expressions were not full of anticipation, but rather contemptuous. She put on a confident smile as if she was used to it and opened her mouth. I will present what our Sprint Company has prepared to sessfully host the G20 Seoul Summit. Her clear voice flowed through the microphone. At that moment, Yoo-hyun was sitting on the porch of his hometown house, answering a phone call. -Do you know how messed up Hanseong Electronics mobile phone business is? I really thought you wouldnte back, Mr. Han. Why was he talking about mobile phone business with a deputy from LCD business unit? He understood his frustration, but he didnt have time to deal with Oh Eun Bi, a reporter, for long. Yes, reporter. Ill see you when I get there. -Make sure you do. Please. As soon as Yoo-hyun hung up, his father, who was sitting across from him with a round table, smiled. You have a lot of people looking for you since youreing back. Yes. They must have been bored. Kid. They probably have no one to work with. Thats right. Ill have to work properly when I go back. Yoo-hyun smiled faintly and tilted his bottle of makgeolli that he got from Lee Young Nam. There were already two empty bottles next to him. His father emptied his ss in one gulp and grinned with his flushed face. Will you be okay if you rest too much? How are you going to work? What if I cant? Im going to enjoy my work life from now on. Puahaha. Thats right. Live happily. Thats what matters. His fatherughed and hit the table at Yoo-hyuns cool answer. In the meantime, he emptied another ss and reached for a new bottle with his other hand. Yoo-hyun nodded and asked with a worried look. Yes. I will. But wont mom scold you if you drink too much? Its okay. Your mom is busy and will bete. Just sleep when shees. It feels like you and mom switched roles. Hehe. So what? Its enough to drink with my son leisurely. His father had changed a lot too. Just as Yoon Tae Ri became a turning point in Yoo-hyuns life, his mothers sess seemed to be a catalyst for his father. His father looked much lighter after putting down his burden from his shoulders. Yoo-hyun offered his father a ss and enjoyed this moment. Thats right. Dad, have a drink. Sure. The two men clinked their sses andughed together. Yoo-hyuns stay in Yoon Tae Ri was shorter than his dispatch period in Ulsan. But it left a significant aftermath. Was it because he had beenpletely cut off from thepany for a while? His ordinary life felt quite different from before. He felt awkward wearing a suit and a tie. He took the bus and the subway to work, just like he used to. He felt a new sense of novelty as he walked on the sidewalk blocks among the crowd. As he was lost in thought, he suddenly heard a loud voice. Mr. Han, hello. He turned his head in surprise and saw Jang Jun-sik, who looked like he had been waiting for him. He gave a wry smile. What are you doing here? I came to show you the new office location. You already told me where it is. Do you think I cant find it by myself? Ill escort you anyway. Jang Jun-sik gestured to the inside of the building and answered cheerfully. Was he always this friendly? Yoo-hyun chuckled and followed him. He saw a newly opened coffee shop, a 100-inch TV installed on the wall, and a newly decorated ceiling. The changes in the building reflected the gap in his career. And Jang Jun-siks kind exnation filled the gap in his work life. The current organization is different from before Jang Jun-sik was his junior who had reported to him every day by text and email during his transfer period. He appreciated his diligence, but he didnt need to hear the same stories again. Yoo-hyun tapped his shoulder as they walked through the lobby. Thats enough. Thank you. No, thank you. Ill work harder. And the project progress is But Jang Jun-sik continued his exnation with sparkling eyes. He was stubbornly persistent once he got started. Yoo-hyun decided to let him be and smiled. He knew what Jang Jun-sik was feeling. Trudge trudge. He listened to his passionate juniors talk as he walked. Thump thump. A man rushed out of the elevator with an urgent expression. Yoo-hyun excused himself from Jang Jun-sik and stopped him. Mr. Kwon. Pause. A familiar face looked around. Yoo-hyun approached him with a smile on his face. Long time no see, Mr. Kwon Sung-hoe. Hmm, Mr. Han. Kwon Sung-hoes face twisted at the unexpected encounter. But he quickly put on a mask as if he deserved his position as a manager. Yoo-hyun smiled at his former boss who was trying hard. I was going to greet you anyway, but Im d to see you again. Were not that close. He snapped back and Yoo-hyun shrugged. Thanks to you, I got transferred to a nice ce. What does that have to do with me? Oh, nothing. I just thought you wouldnt go as far as getting me an award for my sake. But I did get one and came back. Yoo-hyun pretended to be innocent and mocked him. His eyebrows twitched. He tried to control his expression, but he couldnt hide the tremor at the corner of his mouth. Sneer. Dont delude yourself that your luck willst forever. Im always careful. Im happy to see you more often now. Yoo-hyuns innocent smile was the final blow. Chapter 393: Chapter 393: Director Kwon Sung-hoe, who had been scraping the floor, ran out of patience. He looked around and growled in a low voice. Do you really want to try me? Why dont you answer the phone before you tell me what the end is? What? He turned his head sharply as he btedly picked up his cell phone. Yes, yes. Sir. Im on my way. Ill check it right away. Then he started running again with quick steps. Director, see you next time. Would there be another chance to see him? The oue was obvious for him who had been demoted to the team leader position. Yoo-hyun smiled broadly at his receding back. Jang Jun-sik asked Yoo-hyun cautiously as he returned. Who is he? Hes a good person. Really? Jang Jun-sik tilted his head at Yoo-hyuns words. The mans expression was not very good during the conversation. Anyone could see that he was scolding the other person. But Yoo-hyun didnt lose his smile until the end. He even said he was a good person after turning around. Thats how social life should be. Jang Jun-sik bowed his head with a deep realization. Deputy, please teach me a lot in the future. What are you talking about out of the blue? Yoo-hyun was puzzled when the elevator door opened. The floor where Yoo-hyun got off was not the 12th floor, but the 13th floor. The atmosphere was definitely different from before, even though he went up one more floor. It was not because there were mostly unfamiliar people in the office. A subtle tension was rising among the people sitting there. Especially around where Jang Jun-sik stopped walking. There was a lot of awkwardness among the people sitting sparsely. Jang Jun-sik said to Yoo-hyun, who was touching the stiff namete on the partition. It feels awkward because they gathered people from different groups. The atmosphere is cold. Yoo-hyun answered as he watched Kim Hyun-min, the team leader, walk into his seat from afar. The reaction of the people sitting in their seats was not very warm even when the TF leader greeted them as he came to work. It was a cross-section that showed Kim Hyun-mins current position. Kim Hyun-min, who turned the corner, saw Yoo-hyun and ran to him in a stride. Han Deputy. Youre here. Yes. Im back. Hahaha. Wee back. Kim Hyun-min opened his arms wide and hugged Yoo-hyun. Knowing that he was d, Yoo-hyun also responded quickly. Congrattions on bing a team leader. Congrattions? Its not easy. He looked tired just by looking at his dark circles under his bright eyes. Even at this moment, sharp eyes flew and stuck behind his back. He must have had a hard time so far. Rather than pity, he felt d. Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. It seems like youre finally doing some leader work. Honestly, youve been toofortable so far. Who are you teaching? You should suffer a little now. Let me live. I dont like suffering, but Ill try to have fun. Yoo-hyun joked and took in the surrounding scenery. It seemed like it would be an interesting return to work. His prediction was confirmed at the TF meeting that opened in the morning. Yoo-hyun stopped by the 12th floor and greeted briefly and entered the conference room on the 13th floor. The entire TF staff gathered, but there were not many of them. It was because each group did not support the necessary personnel for various reasons. But even with this small number of people, they showed that the meeting atmosphere could be a mess. Kim Hyun-min, the leader of the project, was speaking, but some people were not paying attention. It was amon sight. Lee Bon-seok, the TV team leader, raised his caterpir-like eyebrows and snorted. He had a mocking tone in his voice. Mr. Kim, didnt we tell you that wont work? If you keep pushing us like that, nothing will get done. Mr. Lee, this is the group leaders order. Please review it positively since were doing it anyway. Kim Hyun-min replied politely, ignoring the dismissive attitude. He was nothing like his usual confident self in front of his subordinates or when he was a team leader. But thats what the mobile group leader thinks. We in the TV side have a different opinion. How can we work together if you dont understand that? Come on, you cant expect a third-rate mobile group that barely achieved first ce in sales to understand the thoughts of groups that have done it many times. Right, Mr. Lee? Jang Jun-hong, the IT team leader who was sitting next to Lee Bon-seok, chimed in. He had a long nose and a narrow jaw, and he spoke as meanly as he looked. Heh. Mr. Jang is right. Haha. Thats why we get along so well. The two menughed as if they were in sync. Kim Hyun-min fell silent. He could only force a smile and swallow his anger in front of the TF members eyes. Why did it turn out like this? Yoo-hyun, who was calmly observing the faces of the members, asked Kim Young-gil, the manager who was sitting next to him. Did Mr. Kim not get the authority to manage the other group members? Well, the other groups were strongly opposed to it. The group leader is still trying to persuade them, but it seems like its not going well. The Innovative Product TF was formed to transfer the effect of the Retina Disy announcement to all LCD panels in the business unit. But that was only Vice President Shin Kyung-wooks argument. The other group leaders had different thoughts. It must be hard. They must feel like theyre being dragged by the mobile group. Besides, our group leader is an outsider who rolled in here. But at least we got this organization thanks to Vice President Lim Jun-pyo. Even though its half-baked. I see. Yoo-hyun nodded. Even if Vice President Lim Jun-pyo had Vice President Shin Kyung-wooks backing, the situation was different. He had no reason to stand up against the other group leaders who were already doing well. Thats why this vague organization was created. With this situation, the team leaders who had more seniority than Kim Hyun-min acted arrogantly, and their subordinates also ignored him. How could he lead this sand-like organization and move forward? It was not an easy task for Kim Hyun-min, even though he had a good reputation. Mr. Lee, please dont be like that and look at the report again. We considered the TV sides schedule as well. Choi Min-hee, the team leader who supported Kim Hyun-min, quickly intervened, but it was useless. The other team leaders did not respond, and instead their deputy managers stepped up. Ms. Choi, were also saying this after reviewing it thoroughly. Arent you thinking too much about the mobile side? You think youre so confident because you got a new factory in Ulsan, but it takes ages to set up a factory. We know because weve done it countless times. The meeting lost its direction and turned into a brawl. It was the first thing he saw aftering to work in the morning. He must have lived like this all along. Was it because he only dealt with naive people in Yeontae-ri? Yoo-hyun found these small quarrels quite amusing. He lifted his lips and smiled. Kim Young-gil covered his mouth with one hand and whispered to him. Do you find this funny? Its interesting. Anyway, thanks to this, Mr. Kim became a TF leader out of nowhere. Although it was sloppy, the Innovative Product TF was arge organization with three team leaders. It was unusual for a novice team leader who had just be a manager to lead such an organization. It was also true for Jang Jun-hong bing a team leader and Kim Young-gil bing a part leader. Well, no one wanted to do it, so they reluctantly gave it to him. Haha. Kim Young-gil shrugged his shoulders at Yoo-hyuns words. At that moment, a loud voice shouted. Hey, you there. You all know, right? They looked up and saw Lee Bon-seok pointing his finger at Kim Young-gil. Im sorry. Mr. Kim, dont be sorry. Tell me what you were talking about. Lee Bon-seok red at him with a low voice. It was a tant attempt to intimidate him. Kim Young-gil was in trouble in this situation. No matter what he said, he would get angry. Before Kim Young-gil could open his mouth, Yoo-hyun stepped in. He said something that caught everyones ears. We were discussing solutions because we saw a lot of problems in the project progress. What? Solutions? It seems like a simple problem, but youre being too stubborn about it. The employee who looked difficult suddenly raised his hand and said something absurd. He even smiled leisurely while looking straight at him. Team leader Lee Bon-seok was so dumbfounded that he let out a sarcasticugh, then furrowed his brows. Just as he was about to growl, Han Yoo-hyun stole his timing. Han Yoo-hyun didnt just deflect the words, he wanted to change the game. He didnt like to take the long way around when there was a straight line. Its simple. Dont waste your energy here and decide who will make the integration n. If the person in charge takes responsibility and brings the n, we can just judge it then. His fast and confident tone had the power to draw peoples attention. As everyones eyes were on him, team leader Lee Bon-seok had no choice but to answer. Who the hell is going to take care of the other groups n as well? Yeah. If that was possible, we wouldnt have dragged this work on for so long. Team leader Jang Jun-hong chimed in as if they had agreed beforehand. It wasnt a wrong statement, but that was before Han Yoo-hyun came. Han Yoo-hyun raised his hand again. Ill be the person in charge. What? Then he added one more thing. But theres a condition. Han Yoo-hyun smiled slyly at the dumbfounded people. His words caused a huge ripple in the TF. The people from TV and IT teams didnt even need to say anything, even within the same team, some people were flustered. Of course, they werent the ones who had worked with Han Yoo-hyun before. The man who thought he knew Han Yoo-hyun better than anyone else, even though he had never worked with him. Kwon Se-jung, who got promoted this year. On the 20th floor of Hansung Tower, on the outdoor terrace. He looked at Han Yoo-hyun with a nk expression, overlooking the Gangnam skyline. Whats so special about being the person in charge? Just decide quickly, whats the big deal? If that was possible, I wouldnt have suffered so much. As Kwon Se-jung hid his surging emotions, Kim Young-gil answered him. Han will do it. The team leader agreed right away. As expected of you. The work will be done quickly. Jang Jun-sik alsoplimented him with a smile. Everyone epted Han Yoo-hyuns actions as natural. How can they act like nothing happened? Kwon Se-jung couldnt understand and cautiously opened his mouth. Since Kim Young-gil was in front of him, he used honorifics for Han Yoo-hyun, who was younger than him. Mr. Han, do you know anything about the TV development progress or the situation in Gimpo factory? Then Han Yoo-hyunughed out loud. Hahaha. Se-jung, why are you acting so unlike yourself? Are you trying to treat me like a senior? Thats not it. And Kim Young-gil joined in as well. Yeah, Kwon. You two are ssmates. I dont care about honorifics, so just befortable. Kwon Se-jungs face turned red as he didnt know what to do. Unable to ovee his embarrassment, he blurted out his first casual words since he moved to TF. Hey, Han Yoo-hyun, dont you know? Haha. Thats better. Of course I dont know. You dont? Then how can you be the person in charge? So what? The other teams agreed to support us with staff. Han Yoo-hyuns demand for bing the person in charge of the integration n was to get workers who would negotiate the n with him. Since they belonged to the same TF, neither team leader had any reason to refuse and they both approved. Kwon Se-jung was worried about that point. Didnt you see them sneering earlier? Theyre just saying that, but theyll actually make sure the work doesnt go well. Dont worry. Youve done everything already. Me? Yeah. You had a good idea. You made good materials. Ill just use them as they are. Kwon Se-jung couldnt understand what Han Yoo-hyun was saying at all. Chapter 394: Chapter 394: He had pushed his idea hard, but it didnt work. Even with the support of his manager in the morning meeting, it was rejected by the TV team leader. He was nning to review it thoroughly, thinking that it wouldnt do. But they decided to use it as it was? Kwon Se-jung, the deputy, was confused. Behind him, Kim Young-gil, the section chief, said casually. It seems fine to me. If we can persuade the other teams, it will be powerful. I like it too. Ill support you more. Jang Jun-sik stepped forward and Yoo-hyun smiled. I know you backed me up, Jun-sik. Youve improved a lot. Thank you. No, thank you. Jang Jun-sik, who sparkled his eyes at Yoo-hyun, bowed his head. The more he did, the more confused Kwon Se-jungs head became. He asked with a doubtful mind. Are you really going for logo marketing? Yeah. We have to. It wont be easy. Were not doing it alone, were doing it together. Whats wrong with that? Yoo-hyun smiled and put his hand on his shoulder. Kwon Se-jung asked with a dumbfounded expression. Why are you smiling so much? Its nice to work with my colleague. Really. Yoo-hyun chuckled at Kwon Se-jung, who was snickering, and recalled his past. No matter how hard he tried, he was not recognized. He was promoted a year earlier than others. The same was true for the two people next to him. Kim Young-gil, the section chief who had been pushed back several times in promotion, became a part leader now. Jang Jun-sik, who had failed to adapt and quit, was more diligent than anyone else. The past that had beenpletely twisted was well matched as if to show off. -Kwon Se-jung died. The past event that came as a shock was now a piece of debris that he wouldnt even remember as a memory. He shook off the remaining grudge of the past. With a light heart, Yoo-hyun winked at Kwon Se-jung. Lets do well, colleague. Itll be fun thanks to you. I have to go and sort out the data. Chief, Ill go down first. Kwon Se-jung said goodbye to Kim Young-gil with a burden and turned around. You have to leave early today, so finish it before then. Yoo-hyun waved his hand and heard a loud sigh from behind Kwon Se-jung. Sigh. Ill help you hard too. Jang Jun-sik followed him with enthusiasm. Kim Young-gil watched them go away and said. Kwon deputy has brightened up a lot since his colleague came. Hes always bright. Yoo-hyun smiled faintly, remembering the old days. Kim Young-gil snickered at him. Han deputy, youre really surprising. What do you mean? You even raised your hand to be in charge for Kwon deputy. What are you talking about? Yoo-hyun made a bewildered expression. Kim Young-gil tilted his head. Kwon deputy felt a lot of pressure, right? So you wanted to relieve him of that? Before Yoo-hyun came, there were only three people in part 1: Kim Young-gil, Kwon Se-jung, and Jang Jun-sik. Lee Chan Ho and Hwang Dong-sik left for part 2. In that situation, Kwon Se-jungs idea was adopted in full. He was already burdened enough, and the other teams were shouting for opposition. It was inevitable that Kwon Se-jung would have a hard time in the middle. It was enough to see that Yoo-hyun raised his hand for him. It wasnt true, but there was no reason to deny it. Yoo-hyun nodded his head. Well, something like that. Yeah. Han deputy, please take good care of him. Dont let him feel too much pressure. Dont worry. Thats my specialty. Yoo-hyun said confidently and drank the coffee he had ced on the railing. Kim Young-gil smiled and put his mouth on the paper cup. Whooong. After the silence made by the wind, Kim Young-gil asked. By the way, Shin Kyung-wook director, no executive director came to Korea. What happened? Whats up? Well, I heard the news, but his position and department are nk on thepany list. I dont know. Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders with a smile on his face. At that moment, in the office of the head of the group strategy room. Song Hyun-seung, the senior executive, reported to Yoon Joo-tak, the executive director, who was sitting in the upper seat. Right now, Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, has no external activities except for visiting the chairmans residence twice. Did he not meet Shin Myung-ho, the vice chairman? No. He didnt evene to thepany. The vice chairman had personally called him and promoted him. He even used the media to announce his return. But why did he suddenly disappear? Yoon Joo-tak, the executive director, who was poking his temples with his index finger, asked. What did the madam say? Shes impatient. She told me to find out what hes up to as soon as possible. Shin Kyung-wooks sudden appearance was an important factor that would affect the session of the next chairman. The chairmans wife, who was on bad terms with Shin Kyung-wook, reacted sensitively. If this goes on, she might lose her grip on the royal familys power. He needed to sort out the situation quickly. Yoon Joo-tak, who had finished his thoughts, shed his eyes. I have no choice but to make a move first. Ill make a dent in him before he gains influence. Yes. Ill take care of the media. Song Hyun-seung, who understood his meaning at once, nodded his head. Shin Kyung-wooks appearance with the mediapletely caught the attention of the group strategy room. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun was out of their sight. Now there should be no one who cared about a mere deputy from another department, but there was. The team leader seat of the innovative product TF TV team on the 13th floor. Lee Bon-seok, the team leader who was sitting in a chair,ughed at what he heard. Wow, Yeontae factory? A guy who was demoted and just returned said that? Yes. He seems to have a hard time reading the atmosphere after living in the countryside for seven months. Lee Bon-seok snorted at Yoon Byung-gwans words. What ambition? He cant even use a printer? Well. Today I saw him wandering around without turning on hisptop. Hahaha. Those mobile guys are really pathetic. Even if they have no brains, how can they assign a rookie as a manager as soon as he raises his hand? Lee Bon-seok shook his head again as if he couldnt believe it. He felt pathetic for giving him the TV team manager position by ident. Yoon Byung-gwan, the part leader and manager of the TV team, asked. Team leader, what should we do? What do you mean? Its better this way. Lets dump everything on him and wash our hands. Yes. Ill take care of it for sure. Yoon Byung-gwan nodded obediently. Yoo-hyun, who came down to the 13th floor, was on the phone in the office hallway. He heard Shin Kyung-wooks voice over the receiver. -How is your preparation going? Its good. The colleagues came up with good ideas and organized them well. I think it will be ready by the time you show up. -Well. They should have reacted by now if they wanted to match the timing. Theyre a bit slow." Shin Kyung-wook sighed regretfully and Yoo-hyun chuckled. He didnt know before, but this guy liked adventure too. Theyre people too. Theyll move if you wait a little longer. -I guess so. Well, its nice and rxing. Arent you enjoying it too much? The media reaction is pretty spicy. Shin Kyung-wookughed at Yoo-hyuns answer. -Haha. Are you worried about me now? Of course not. I dont have enough time to enjoy mypany life right now. Yoo-hyun joked with Shin Kyung-wook and exchanged a few more words. They became closer after revealing their true feelings at Yeontae factory. He finished his call in a good mood and returned to his office seat. As soon as he walked in, various eyes were drawn to him. Especially the man who was standing next to Yoo-hyuns seat gave him a spiteful look. He was Yoon Byung-gwan, a manager with a dull skin, small eyes and big nostrils. He raised his voice to Kwon Se-jung, a deputy next to him, as if he wanted Yoo-hyun to hear. How do you expect me to do anything with this kind of data for the TV side? The development schedule is not matching at all. The schedule was what you told me then Look at this. When was that the due date? You havent updated it yet? Is this a joke? Well As Yun Byung-kwans voice tightened around him, Kwon Se-jung heard him sneer. He had to make the TV teams materials for them, and on top of that, he had to endure their insults. It was an absurd situation. They were abusing their power in the TV team. They didnt do any work, but only bullied him. Kwon Se-jung was furious. He felt sorry for himself, but he knew that there was beauty in pain. He had to ovee this by himself. Yun Byung-kwan was no different. He appreciated his hot gaze, but Yoo-hyun had something important to do right now. Where did you get this useless idea? Thud. Yoo-hyun ignored the noise from the next seat and checked the printout he brought. It was the data that Lee Ae-rin, his secretary who got promoted this year, gave him a while ago. You dont have to ignore me like this. He had thanked her when they talked briefly after work, but she took care of him again. Yoo-hyun looked through the items she had organized for him with gratitude. The first section was about variouspany welfare facilities. Health center, counseling room, fitness room, cafe, help center. The facilities were impressive, but so were the programs they offered. They provided things that would cost money outside for free in thepany. It wasnt just the welfare facilities. Fun. As he turned the page, he saw dozens of clubs in thepany. There were many groups that enjoyed various hobbies in Hansung Tower. Lee Ae-rin had sorted out the ones that were active until now. Climbing, swimming, meditation, DJing, club dance and so on. There were many things that Yoo-hyun had never tried before. He could have enjoyed them anytime he wanted, but he didnt. He had lived with a narrow view of the world. He had to change if he knew he was wrong. -You should try different things when youre younger. You know? Maybe its more rxing and better than here? Yoo-hyun got up from his seat as he remembered what Choi Jeong-boks wife, Kim Seung-mi, said to him. Then he saw Yun Byung-kwan attacking Kwon Se-jung relentlessly. He looked at Yoo-hyun as if he was waiting for him. His eyes said that Yoo-hyun was his next target. He wanted to ept his challenge, but it wasnt the time for that. As his mouth opened, Yoo-hyun spoke first. Mr. Yun, Ill have a meeting with the staff in charge of the integration n tomorrow. What? Please prepare for it. Ill send you the agenda and the requested data. What? A meeting with the staff in charge of the integration n? And he asked him to send the requested data? It was such a ridiculous thing that Yun Byung-kwanughed sarcastically. Huh. What are you trying to do now? Oh, and Im sorry, but can I borrow Mr. Kwon for a moment? I have something urgent. Yoo-hyun cut off Yun Byung-kwans words and pulled Kwon Se-jungs arm. Kwon Se-jung got up from his seat in surprise. Why? Whats going on? Lets talk on the way. We dont have much time. Yoo-hyun said to Kwon Se-jung and bowed to Yun Byung-kwan. Mr. Yun, Ill send you an emailter. Bye. Yun Byung-kwan was speechless as Yoo-hyun disappeared in the distance. He realized toote that he had been tricked. He gritted his teeth in anger. How dare he ignore me? Chapter 395: Chapter 395: Tick. As Yoo-hyun pressed the button for the basement floor in the elevator, Kwon Se-jung, his deputy, asked in surprise. Why are we going to the basement? Its not lunch time. Were going to the health center. Isnt it too early for the health checkup? Oh, are you getting some medicine? Yoo-hyun shook his head at Kwon Se-jungs impatient words. Youre so narrow-minded. What do you mean by that? I mean, its a warm gesture to take care of your colleague. What are you talking about since earlier? Kwon Se-jung had no idea what Yoo-hyun meant. He didnt realize it until he entered the health center and picked up a pen on the table. When he saw the document that Yoo-hyun handed him, his eyes widened. What? Massage? Hey, were working right now. Why do you need a massage chair? The health center closes when work is over. When else can we use it? Thepany provided it for us to use. Wheres the logic in that? Hey, and youre in charge of the integration n. You have a mountain of things to sort out for tomorrows meeting. Kwon Se-jung spat out his words with resentment. He vented out the pressure and bitterness he had umted. Regardless, Yoo-hyun had said everything he wanted to say. Lets talk about it now. While getting a massage. Yoo-hyun pointed at the document that said massage chair user confirmation. Kwon Se-jung read Yoo-hyuns sincerity in his eyes and closed his own. The deed was done, and he had to tell Yoo-hyun what he had done so far for the integration n. Hepromised internally, but he still felt uneasy. That feeling came out as a murmur from his mouth as he signed. What if we get caught doing this during work hours? People who go out to smoke take at least 20 minutes. We dont smoke, so its fine. Sigh. You talk big. Do you think other people will understand that? Enough, lets go. We have to get in now if we want to fill up 30 minutes. Yoo-hyun wanted to save every second. A momentter. A loud noise filled the dark room. Drrrrrrrrr. Yoo-hyun closed his eyes and felt the movement of the massage chair. It felt good to have every part of his body pressed. He felt like he could fall asleep like this. As Yoo-hyuns consciousness faded, he heard Kwon Se-jungs voice from behind the curtain. So, what we decided to do is logo marketing. We give our customers a certification logo if they use our panel. Like Intel CPU. Yoo-hyun, are you listening? Yeah. I already know the details. I checked the data and heard the opinions from other teams. Yoo-hyun answered like he was sleep-talking. His voice was so low that Kwon Se-jung raised his voice. Right. But mobile is not a problem. Its all Apple-centered. IT also has Apple tablets and monitors, so some negotiation is possible. Theptop negotiation is tricky, but they already have stickers on them, so it should be fine. But TV is Kwon Se-jung stopped in mid-sentence as he felt a sudden anxiety. There was no sound when he expected a question. Yoo-hyun. Han deputy, are you there? He asked just in case, but there was no answer. The only sound in the quiet room was from the massage chair. The massage chair stopped for a moment to change modes. Snoreeeeee. He heard a breathing sound in the silence and covered his face with his palm. Sigh. I dont know either. There were four months left until the next iPhoneunch. It was physically impossible to make all products with retina disy by then. The standard for retina disy itself was vague anyway. Kwon Se-jung was anxious. Yoo-hyun seemed to understand and opened his mouth slowly. So, what youre saying is, you want to have different standards for each product. I agree with that part. You did a great job preparing for it. Yeah. Thats right, but do we have to talk about it here? Silence. Yoo-hyun put down the barbell he was holding and answered. Whats wrong with going to the gym at lunchtime? Thats not what I mean. We have a lot of things to decide right now. We dont have time. Hey, rx a bit at lunchtime. Isnt this ce nice? Yoo-hyun said that and looked around. There were treadmills and various exercise machines lined up in front of the full-length mirror. This ce, the fitness center, was almost free for employees. They also provided simple sportswear and towels. The shower facilities were also avable, so it seemed okay to use them in the morning or after work. Yoo-hyun smiled contentedly, and Kwon Se-jung, his colleague, clicked his tongue. Its nice, but thats not the problem. Why did youe here now? Dont worry. I came here because I have an idea. Are you sure you have an idea? Of course. Sure. If you do ten pull-ups like you said before, Ill tell you. Yoo-hyun winked, and Kwon Se-jung looked at the pull-up bar hanging above him. -Se-jung, can you exercise? That was what Yoo-hyun asked him after he finished using the massage chair. He got angry and said he was good at pull-ups. Thats why he had a quick sandwich for lunch and came here. Kwon Se-jung stretched out his arm and exerted his strength. One. Just one, and he couldnt even lift his chin properly before his strength gave out. He epted the reality and nodded. Okay. You must have an idea too, Yoo-hyun. Are you done? Well. I dont think I need to hear it right now. Kwon Se-jung answered with an embarrassed expression and quietly went to the treadmill. But he couldntst long with his poor stamina either. A littleter, in the lobby coffee shop on the first floor. Yoo-hyun was sitting at a table in the newly opened ce with female employees. He ignored Kwon Se-jungs dissatisfied gaze next to him and spoke. I went to the gym a while ago. Jomiran, his colleague, nodded and asked after hearing Yoo-hyuns exnation. She was promotedst year and moved to TF at the same time as Kwon Se-jung. She was now in mobile team 2 part. Its nice to exercise there. Have you seen the ptes room next to it? No. I havent seen it. They teach yoga and ptes there. You should try it sometime. The instructor is quite famous. As expected. Thank you for the good information. Youre wee. I learned it from Eunrin too. Yoo-hyun gave her a thumbs up, and Jomiran waved her hand. Yuhemi, who was listening to the conversation next to them, asked. She moved from the sales team first and was now the leader of 2 part. Why do you look so gloomy, Kwon? Oh, its nothing. Kwon Se-jung answered and recalled his conversation with Yoo-hyun earlier. -Se-jung, work is not something that you can do by yourself. You have to meet people too. -Why do you have to go to the lobby coffee shop? There are a lot of people passing by there. Its awkward. What are you going to do if other team members see us? -The coffee is cheap and delicious. Kwon Se-jung lost his words at Yoo-hyuns absurd answer. In the meantime, he had an iced americano in his hand, and across from him were 2 part members he had hardly seen before. There must be a reason. Yeah. There must be a reason. But Kwon Se-jung didnt give up hope. Unlike 1 part, which was in charge of developing concepts, 2 part was a department that ran around and contacted customers. Lee Chanho and Hwang Dongsik went on a business trip today to hear the voice of customers rted to logo marketing. There must be a reason why he met with 2 part members. Maybe he wanted toe up with a brilliant solution through customer feedback. The colleague he knew as Yoo-hyun was such an outstanding person. But. Kwon Se-jungs hope shrank as Yoo-hyuns words continued. If you ask me what Yeontae-ri is like Eunrin showed me some blog pictures and it looked really nice. Im thinking of going there this summer. Let me know when you go. Ill tell you all about the course. Hoho. Its good to have an expert. Is there a fishing spot too? Yes. Theres a log cabin there, and you can get anything if you mention my name. As soon as the log cabin came out, Kwon Se-jung gave up. First, I will use one of my internal tools to trante your text from Korean to English. Then, I will edit the text for rity, coherence, and style. Here is the result: It was obvious that Yoo-hyun was here just to have fun. No wonder he looked so happy. Yoo Hye Mi, the team leader who also nced at the dejected expression of Deputy Kwon Se-jung, opened her mouth. She was in charge of the team, so she knew exactly what was going on. But Deputy Han, arent you too calm about the situation? Its the first day, so what? Still, youre the one who took charge of this project. Youre bound to face a lot of criticism. Especially from the TV department. Yoon Byung Kwan, the deputy manager, is such a jerk. He interferes with everything until the end of work hours, even though hes from a different team. And he dumps all the work on us. Five minutes before quitting time. Following Yoo Hye Mi, Jo Mi Ran also vented her anger. She seemed to have a lot of pent-up frustration. Was that so? He looked furious when I saw him briefly earlier. Yoo-hyun tilted his head and said. But he agreed right away when I suggested having a meeting with the staff. What? Yoo Hye Mi almost spat out the coffee she was drinking at Yoo-hyuns words. Jo Mi Ran blinked her eyes and asked. When is it? Tomorrow. Tomorrow? The two looked at Yoo-hyun incredulously. Deputy Kwon Se-jung shook his head sympathetically. The expression of Deputy Kwon Se-jung, who seemed to have given up, changed. As soon as he returned to the office, he was shocked rather than resigned. Hey, are you out of your mind? How can you send an email like this? What? I just gathered the necessary information for tomorrows meeting. Thats not the point. Lets talk in the conference room. Deputy Kwon Se-jung got up from his seat and moved quickly. Yoo-hyun chuckled and said to Jang Jun Sik. Jun Sik, lets go to the meeting. Yes, sir. Jang Jun Sik, who was organizing the data ording to Yoo-hyuns direction, got up quickly. He was exhausted from working non-stop, but he seemed to enjoy working with Yoo-hyun. His face was bright. A few minutester, in the small conference room on the 13th floor. As soon as Deputy Kwon Se-jung sat down, he spat out his words. Where did you learn to request detailed data an hour before quitting time? Whats wrong with that? Its exactly 24 hours before the deadline. Right, Jun Sik? Yes, sir. Our meeting rules are 24 hours notice and data request. Jang Jun Sik, the rule doctor, nodded his head and Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders. See? Whats the problem? I heard they dump their work on us five minutes before quitting time. Thats different. Were clearly asking TV and IT for favors. In other words, theyre the bosses. Theres no boss or subordinate when we work together. Weplement each other. Its not that simple. Even if you follow the rules, theyll be furious. You dont know their personalities. They are very temperamental people. Jang Jun Sik, who was listening, agreed with Deputy Kwon Se-jung. But he didnt challenge Yoo-hyun in any other way. He felt like he had improved from his old ignorance. Youve been working hard, Jun Sik. No, sir. Yoo-hyun smiled and patted Jang Jun Siks shoulder. Chapter 396: Chapter 396: Kwon Se-jung, the deputy, said something decisive, sensing that Yoo-hyun was joking. If you keep this up, Ill ignore you as the person in charge. You might not even show up for the meeting. But the answer he got was absurd. It doesnt matter if I dont show up. What? Thats why I sent you an email. Yoo-hyun smiled meaningfully. -Have a good day. Yoo-hyun returned to his office and got up right away with the song of leaving work. As he packed his things, he felt a fierce gaze from the TV team across the partition. Are you leaving already? They all looked incredulous. It was understandable, since the TV team was a team where working overtime was normal. They couldnt even imagine leaving early unless there was a big problem at home. Of course, that didnt mean they were doing anything for the Innovative Product TF. They were still handling the work of the whole team. They had no reason to like the Innovative Product TF, who were doing both things. Among the many negative eyes, Kwon Se-jung, the deputy, tried to stop Yoo-hyun again. Yoo-hyun, think about it one more time. What? Our team is working overtime every day. Were not having a wee party for you because youre calling a working-level meeting tomorrow. He grabbed his arm with a sad face and Yoo-hyun left him a meaningful word. We need to change the rigid workce culture. Se-jung, lets lead the way. Sigh. I dont know. Just go quietly without being noticed. Kwon Se-jung, the deputy, gave up and shook his head. But his wish was not fulfilled. Swoosh. A man came with a ck shadow and yelled at Yoo-hyun with a stick. Hey, what are you doing? He ran in recklessly even though Choi Min-hee, the team leader, was still in her seat. He was from another team. It was a glimpse of Yoon Byung-kwan, the deputys authority. Everyone thought it would be a big deal at this point and Kwon Se-jungs legs trembled. But Yoo-hyuns answer was too calm. Im going to leave work. Is there anything wrong? What? Is your work done? Dont you see the other people who are still here? Yes. My work is done. Yoo-hyun said confidently and Yoon Byung-kwan, the deputy, sneered. It was the first time someone had answered him like this, so his words were dyed by a beat. What? What about the working-level meeting? Theres nothing to sort out. Im fully prepared. What? Before Yoon Byung-kwan, the deputy, could be more surprised, Yoo-hyun winked and gave him a thumbs up. Ill show you at the meeting tomorrow. Youll be shocked. You dont have to make your materials sloppy. So please leave work early, deputy. What is this. Yoon Byung-kwans face twisted in front of such an absurd situation. At that moment, Yoo-hyun whispered with his finger on his phone. Shh. Its my mothers call. What? Before Yoon Byung-kwan couldugh, Yoo-hyuns voice came out. Yes, mother. Of course. I returned well. Haha. Dont worry. Theyre all nice people and treat me well. Yoo-hyun walked quickly to the elevator with his bag. People stared at his back in astonishment. Yoon Byung-kwan, who couldnt hold back his anger, snapped at Kim Young-gil, the section chief. Kim section chief, how did you manage your employee? Kim Young-gil was one of those who learned a lot from Yoo-hyun. He applied Yoo-hyuns skill and picked up his phone right away. Oh, Im sorry. I have a call from my manager right now. Just a moment. Yes, manager. A serious expression was a bonus. Kim Young-gil also left his seat with his phone and left, leaving Yoon Byung-kwan speechless. He looked for someone to vent his anger on and finally disappeared into the hallway with a snort. Choi Min-hee, the team leader who saw that sceneughed out loud. As always, Deputy Han is unstoppable. By the way, why did Yoo-hyun look so hurried? He would have disappeared calmly as usual. She got up from her seat and asked Kwon Se-jung, the deputy. Deputy Kwon, does Deputy Han have something urgent today? Huh? Surprised, Kwon Se-jung recalled what Yoo-hyun had said earlier. -Hey, theres aic cafe in front of here, and they have the next volume of the martial arts novel I was reading in Yeontae-ri. But do I look like Im working overtime now? He wondered how to answer and slowly nodded. He has a very very important thing to do. At this moment, there was nothing else he could say. The problem was that there were three devils in the mobile groups sales marketing department, just like the TV group. One of the people who was famous for having a bad temper there was Yoon Byung-kwan, the deputy. He was like Song Ho-chan, the deputy in the mobile group. The next morning. Kwon Se-jung said that story with a serious expression. Its true. Yoo-hyun, dont mess with him for no reason. Hell target you. What are we, a gang? Target me? Come on, I didnt do anything wrong. Still, you might not be able to avoid his anger. Hell mess up our work too. But Yoo-hyun was only calm. Dont worry, Se-jung. We just have to follow the rules. Right, Jun-sik? Yes, thats right. We just have to follow the rules. Jang Jun-sik also nodded his head whenever Yoo-hyun said something, as if he liked something. Kim Young-gil and Choi Min-hee didnt say anything to Yoo-hyun either. They all trusted him to do well on his own. He felt like he was the only one in another world. Sigh. Kwon Se-jung sighed. Yoo-hyun chuckled and patted his colleagues shoulder. Se-jung, rx your shoulders. Itll be fine. How can you be so calm? Because I think its bound to happen. Why are you shaking when youre confident? Your idea is good enough. If you have the conviction that this is the way, you can move forward no matter how hard the wind blows. Its the same with work. Regardless of rank, organization, or logic, if you have confidence, the other side will eventually follow. What makes that is not the help of the upper people, but the trust in yourself. Yoo-hyun wanted to show him that fact through a series of processes. But Kwon Se-jung seemed to not understand yet and shook his head. It was natural for him to do so, so Yoo-hyun waited for him. He would be able to jump furtherter as much as he was curled up now. Contrary to Kwon Se-jungs worries, Yoon Byung-kwan, the deputy, did not step up. Rather, he deliberately ignored Yoo-hyunpletely. The atmospherested until just before the working-level meeting. 4:30 p.m. Only Yoo-hyun, Kwon Se-jung, and Jang Jun-sik were in the meeting room. What are you going to do? It looks like theyre not attending as you said. We have to have a meeting anyway. What? Yoo-hyun smiled and told Jang Jun-sik. Jun-sik, turn the pages one by one. Yes. Click. The logo of Retinal Premium and the four differentiated technologies below it came into view on the screen. Ultra-high resolution , wide viewing angle (W), ultra-slim (S), narrow bezel (N) It was a suggestion to divide the grades by attaching the first word of the differentiated technology under the Retinal Premium logo. In this way, even if the panel did not meet all the conditions perfectly, it could enjoy the Retinal Premium benefit as long as it met one criterion. Jun-sik, why did you choose four items? To add more differentiation besides ultra-high resolution and wide viewing angle technology that represent Retina, I applied ultra-slim and narrow bezel ording to the trend. Jang Jun-sik answered confidently and looked at Yoo-hyuns reaction. 90 points. You did very well. The added TV data was also good. Thank you. Yoo-hyun smiled and Jang Jun-sik bowed his head deeply. Kwon Se-jung looked over the data that Jang Jun-sik had added. The content was the same in general, but the structure had changed. It was not bad to find other group data throughpany magazines or shared project reports. But it was impossible to crush the other sides opinion with just this much. He had already suffered countless times, so he couldnt help but say in a worried voice. I also think its important to segment it like that, rather than just doing logo marketing. But? At Yoo-hyuns question, Kwon Se-jung pointed out the problem. But then you have to set all the criteria for each detail for the other group panels. How can we do that all? Why do we have to do that? The TV team or IT team should do it. They wont listen. Thats why the team leader and the director are having trouble. So thats why were going to unify our opinions as managers. We can talk about that. Yoo-hyun said casually and Kwon Se-jung pressed him. How is that possible? Theyre not even attending the meeting. Thats why were having this meeting now. Were also writing minutes. Sigh. Whats the point of writing that? Jun-sik, dont you think this is weird? Kwon Se-jung hit his chest as if he was frustrated. But Jang Jun-siks answer was loyal to Yoo-hyun. I think there must be a reason for what Deputy Han does. Well, well. Looking at Yoo-hyun who smiled and nodded his head, Kwon Se-jung couldnt help but ask. Yoo-hyun, just tell me your n clearly. I dont have anything hidden? Sigh. You must have something in mind. Tell me how it works. Im tired of this. Do you want to go see a y after work today? Are you talking about ys again? Fine. Ill go. Just go. Kwon Se-jung waved his hand resignedly. Yoo-hyun looked at him with a meaningful eye and asked. Se-jung, have you ever been fishing? After the meeting ended, Yoo-hyun sent minutes to the team. It was exactly as nned with detailed differentiation technology added to the existing Retinal Premium logo marketing. On the other hand, it also included the panel size criteria that he arbitrarily set. The next working-level meeting n that followed was the decisive blow. -Before officially distributing the integrated n at the next working-level meeting, we will discuss the detailed criteria first. Each team manager should prepare the data. Lee Bon-seok, the TV team leader who checked the email, scolded Yoon Byung-kwan, the deputy, strongly. Hey. How can you let him write an email like this? He didnt attend the meeting. Its a meeting thats already been announced to the team leader. If you want to postpone the meeting, either postpone itpletely, or notify that you cant attend, or go and smash it. Im sorry. He could see the others intention clearly, but he couldnt make a fuss as long as there was something to catch. Lee Bon-seok sighed and waved his hand. Fine, call the next meeting quickly and sort it out. Break all the criteria and stuff. Yes. I understand. Yoon Byung-kwan bowed his head deeply. His eyes were burning with anger. Jang Jun-hong, the IT team leader, was also surprised. He crossed his legs and said to Na Han-eol, the deputy, who stood in front of him. I thought TV would take care of it, but its annoying. Ill take care of it properly this time. Good. Just avoid Yoon deputy as much as possible and stay back one step. Just block TFs work, theres no need to get angry for nothing. Yes. Ill keep that in mind. Na Han-eol curled his lips up. Chapter 397: Chapter 397: The team leaders, Yoon Byung-kwan and Na Han-eul, joined hands. They immediately made a counter-proposal to Yoo-hyun after reaching an agreement. They suggested to proceed with the second working-level meeting right away. It was a situation that put a lot of pressure on him, but surprisingly, Yoo-hyun readily agreed. Sure. Lets meet tomorrow. I hope you have everything sorted out by then. You should withdraw this ridiculous proposal as soon as possible. Yoon Byung-kwan red at him fiercely when the end-of-work song yed. Yoo-hyun, who was packing his stuff, said. Okay. Lets talk about it tomorrow. What? I have something important to do today. Se-jung, lets go. Huh? Oh. In front of the two team leaders, Kwon Se-jung quietly got up. He was going to see a y for the first time since he joined thepany. As he walked down the office corridor, Kwon Se-jungs face was full of worry. Yoo-hyun, are you sure this will work out as you said? If it doesnt, well make it work. Those people are skilled, even if they have bad personalities. As Kwon Se-jung said, they were not team leaders for nothing. If they had to argue about the correct answer with them? Yoo-hyun, whocked expertise in TV, would have a hard time beating them. But they didnt want the correct answer. They just wanted to oppose for the sake of opposing. Yoo-hyun couldnt lose in such an office politics fight. He said with confidence. Dont worry. Things will work out as they should. By the way, whats the title of the y were going to see? Liar. I guess its about deceiving others. Thats not good. Tsk tsk. Kwon Se-jung shook his head as he listened. Yoon Byung-kwan clenched his fist as he watched Yoo-hyun walk away. Ill crush himpletely. All he could think of was teaching the rookie a lesson. He was an expert in destroying his opponents in meetings. The next day, afternoon, 13th floor conference room. At the second working-level meeting that was hastily arranged, he could see the result. On one side of the two rows of tables were the mobile team, and on the other side were the other two teams. Whether it was by number of people, rank, or work position, it was obvious that Yoo-hyuns side was at a disadvantage. But the atmosphere was flowing strangely. Yoo-hyun looked very rxed, and the people sitting on the opposite side looked impatient. Hmph. Yoon Byung-kwan clenched his teeth and prepared for battle again before charging in. Ultra-high resolution, wide viewing angle, ultra-slim, narrow bezel. Yeah, theyre all good. But if you want to do as you say, you have to make a premium product that applies all four technologies. Isnt that right? Yes. Thats right. As Yoo-hyun nodded his head, Yoon Byung-kwan shouted and attacked him. Is that even possible? Does that make any sense? Whats so difficult about it? Yoo-hyun unraveled Yoon Byung-kwans trick with one question. He was the one who proposed it, but he had been answering all along since earlier. He didnt even know what situation he was in now. Dont you know that to meet the retina condition you proposed, the TV has to be at least 4K resolution? No. I know that and I told you. Geez. The client cant send us 4K video. Whats the point of that? Is this a joke? Swoosh. But that too waspletely cleared by Yoo-hyuns gesture. Jang Joon-sik pressed a button on hisptop and disyed a screen. There was exactly what contradicted Yoon Byung-kwans words. First of all, this is the opinion of the pre-production TV team at Gimpo factory that came out in the newsletter. The technology to upscale FHD input video to 4K has already been developed and has at least twice the resolution effectpared to the original video in this case. But thats not real 4K. Are you going to sell fake products to customers? Yoo-hyun lightly dismissed his tant provocation and snapped his fingers again. Then a report came out that matched his question. The client wants to preempt 4K with premium products. There is also a price advantage in this case, and this is what customers want first. By the way, this data is from the TV product nning team. Thats different. And more importantly, this is technically Yoon Byung-kwan stuttered at the clear source. Kwon Se-jung, who was watching him, stuck out his tongue. He deliberately led him to show this data. No matter how good Yoo-hyun was, he couldnt possibly know everything about TV. He found a weak point that would make the other side flustered and guided the conversation with that. The fact that he covered all the contents with a few data was proof of that. And then hell show this data next. Kwon Se-jung predicted the next move urately by watching Yoo-hyuns actions. He had learned Yoo-hyuns series of actions by body rather than by head, as he had been following him around. As expected, a page that would shut up Yoon Byung-kwans mouth came up. Technology? The technology to make ultra-high resolution panels in LCD factories has been secured by the ultra-high resolution TF. It is currently being expanded and deployed to IT and TV. You should know this, since you nned it yourself, right? There was a moment of silence in the meeting room, and eyes of confusion were fixed on Yoo-hyun. Na Han-eul, the IT team leader who had been stubbornly making a face even after being crushed once, was no exception. Yoo-hyun leaned back slightly as if inviting him in. Swoosh. The fish named Na Han-eul bit the bait that Yoo-hyun threw. I admit that retina and SLC (wide viewing angle) are possible since they are already existing technologies. Slim type is also possible if you give up some brightness. But its hard tobine narrow bezel with them. Suddenly, the logo issue was taken for granted and only technical issues were discussed. In order to catch a fish properly, timing was the most important thing. Hmm. Yoo-hyun hesitated for the first time, and Yoon Byung-kwan, who was waiting for an opportunity, rushed in again. Yeah. Narrow bezel is impossible. You have to put the circuit part into the panel to make it slim. But then the bezel (border part) inevitably bes thicker. How are you going to apply all these? Why dont we just do what were good at instead of unifying these Na Han-eul was about to follow up on his words when Yoo-hyun lifted his fishing rod. So youre saying that ultra-high resolution, SLC, and ultra-slim are possible? Huh? Didnt you two say that everything was done except for the narrow bezel? Lets just stick to the first n with three technologies. Ill take care of the report. Thud, thud. Manager Yoon Byung-kwan, who realized he was hooked toote, rushed in. No, no, thats not what I meant. Then why did you bring up the narrow bezel? I thought we were not paying enough attention to it. By the way, Ilsung is developing arge TV panel with a 5-millimeter bezel. Yoo-hyun threw a bigger bait, feeling unsatisfied with ending it like this. Manager Yoon Byung-kwan, who came from the product nning team, would not miss this. Sure enough, his eyes widened. What? Ilsung? Are you sure? Just for your reference. Ill propose a unified n with the first three items, and report that the narrow bezel is impossible for TV and IT due to technical limitations. It was the moment when Yoo-hyun tried to get up. The people who should have gotten up first and left immediately grabbed Yoo-hyun. Hey, wait. You have to sort out the narrow bezel part too. Then shall we make it short? Theres not much time left until the end of work. Yoo-hyun smiled and sat down again. After the meeting, there was a loud noise in the office of the Innovative Product TF. The source of the noise was the TV team leader and IT team leader seats, each with an independent table by the window. Hey, how can you say that? What the hell did you do in the meeting? He couldnt hear the details from afar, but it was clear that the team leaders were very angry. Team leader Choi Min-hee, who tilted her head, approached Yoo-hyun, who was walking in from afar. What happened in the working-level meeting that made them so angry? I dont know. Is there a problem? No, its just that the other team leaders are mad. As team leader Choi Min-hee turned her head toward the team leader seats, the timing was perfect and the music for leaving work rang. Jang Jun-sik, who had just arrived and put hisptop on his seat, ran over to Yoo-hyun as soon as he saw him standing. Yoo-hyun smiled and put his hand on his shoulder. Team leader, dont be like that. How about some tripe today? Tripe? He worked hard to prepare the data. Yoo-hyun winked and Jang Jun-sik blinked his eyes. Huh? Oh, yes. He lookedpletely out of it, unlike his usual self. Two steps behind him, assistant manager Kwon Se-jung, who was standing in front of his seat, was the same. Why are you like that again? And why are you like that again? Team leader Choi Min-hee asked assistant manager Kwon Se-jung, who came to his senseste. Oh, nothing. Im just too busy. Why? Did Han make a mistake in the meeting? He made a mistake. Assistant manager Kwon Se-jung looked at Yoo-hyun with mixed feelings. Team leader Choi Min-hee was a leader who still knew how to listen well. She could tell by the fact that she put everything aside and headed to the tripe restaurant at Yoo-hyuns suggestion. Inside a tripe restaurant near thepany after work. She showed her listening skills at that ce where she had all the members of Part 1 in front of her. Really? Assistant manager Kwon, youre really good at telling stories. So? What happened next? Team leader Choi Min-hees active attitude made assistant manager Kwon Se-jung talk faster. When Han said that Did he really do that there? Thats not all. Well, he blocked what Manager Yoon said and It really sounded realistic. Team leader Choi Min-hee opened her eyes wide and section chief Kim Young-gil also leaned forward. Wow. Amazing. As an exmation burst out of their mouths, assistant manager Kwon Se-jung became more excited and talked more. It was exactly like Yoo-hyun knew him as a talkative colleague. He looked good with his shoulders down, but it was too absurd to go on like this, so Yoo-hyun intervened. Hey, when did I do that? You did. Ive never seen those two annoying managers lower their tails like that. It was amazing, assistant manager. Jang Jun-sik also joined in with his ears pping. It was already a foregone conclusion. When Manager Yoon and Na got up impatiently, Han said one thing. What did he say? He stretched out his hand like this and said, Then lets make it short. He even acted and imitated his voice, leaving out Yoo-hyun, who was right next to him. Hahaha. Really? The atmosphere must have been crazy. Team leader Choi Min-hee pped Yoo-hyuns back and liked it. She seemed to have asked assistant manager Kwon to talk at first, but now she seemed to enjoy it more. Yoo-hyun chuckled and ate some tripe. Assistant manager Kwon Se-jung naturally blended in with the team. He poured drinks first and actively participated in the conversation. By the way, whats the story about the pigs head thates up every time Jun-sik talks? Oh, you dont know, assistant manager Kwon. Actually Assistant manager Kwon Se-jung burst intoughter after hearing the details from section chief Kim Young-gil. Puhahaha. Jun-sik is amazing. Im sorry. Ill drink a lot of penalty drinks. Jang Jun-sik tried to overdo it again, and Yoo-hyun tackled him. Are you trying to get drunk and cause trouble again? I think it was right herest time? Ah. Assistant manager, please forget about that. Jang Jun-sik buried his head on the table as assistant manager Kwon Se-jung asked again. What happened then? When I first drank with Jun-sik Puhahaha. Assistant manager Kwon Se-jungughed again as he heard the story. He looked much happier than usual, and the atmosphere of the drinking party became more lively. Chapter 398: Chapter 398: Choi Min-hee, the team leader who was watching him with a pleased smile, offered him a drink. It was a drink for the leader who had been struggling alone to fend off the enemies. Team leader, have a drink. Sure. Ding. As she happily took the ss, Choi Min-hee checked her phone that was ringing on the table. Her expression hardened for a moment, but she soon rxed and poured him a drink. I learned a lot from you, Han Daeri. Why are you changing the mood again? They say a good leader should learn from their subordinates. Choi Min-hee smiled and held out her ss. If that was the case, she had been a good leader for a long time. She was already doing her job well enough to be a good leader. But Yoo-hyun didnt want her to be just a good leader on paper. Rather than learning from your subordinates, being with them is a better way to be a good leader. As he clinked his ss with hers, she looked puzzled. With them? Were already together. You can share some of the burden on your shoulders with your team members. What are you talking about? Im already getting enough help. As Choi Min-hee waved her hand, Yoo-hyun said bluntly. Dont do that and just tell me. Tell you what? You got a message from another team leader, right? Are they calling for an emergency meeting? How did you know? As Choi Min-hee was surprised, Yoo-hyun added. See? Youre trying to carry the load by yourself again. Its my job. If you keep doing that, your team members will feel more distant from you. They know youre having a hard time, but who would dare toin? Yoo-hyuns words hit the core of the problem that the team was facing. The team leader was suffering alone, so the team members felt pressured too. The sense of obligation to do well led to a more tense atmosphere. Kwon Se-jung Daeri was exactly that case. As people leaned in to hear what he was talking about, Choi Min-hee cleared her throat and straightened up. She nced at Yoo-hyun and opened her mouth as if she had made up her mind. Ahem, ahem. Actually, I have some bad news. What? What kind of news? Then she showed them the text message on her phone, starting from Kwon Se-jung Daeri. The TV team leader wants to have a general meeting. The agenda is about the results of todays working-level meeting. Wow. It was obvious that it would be like a war, so everyone was shocked. Choi Min-hee poked Yoo-hyuns side as if to say it was his fault. Dont worry. The team leaders might be very tough, but Han Daeri will take care of it. Yes. Ill use you as a shield if necessary. As Yoo-hyun volunteered lightly, Choi Min-hee also stood up to him. Well, I dont know if I can do it with me. I might get scolded too. Dont worry. Things will work out as they should in the end. Are you confident? Who am I with? At Yoo-hyuns witty answer, Choi Min-hee finally burst intoughter. Hahaha. Okay. You win, you win. Ill take that as apliment. Come on, lets drink happily. As Yoo-hyun smiled and raised his ss, Choi Min-hee lightly responded and clinked hers with his. Well, lets forget about tomorrows work for now and cheers. The somewhat frozen atmosphere soon melted and everyone enjoyed the moment. It was on their way out after the dinner. Kwon Se-jung Daeri who was standing in front of the bus stop called Yoo-hyun. Its cool outside. How about we sit down for a bit? If you buy me a cold honey tea. Sure. Kwon Se-jung nodded his head. A momentter. Yoo-hyun sat down on a bench near him with Kwon Se-jung Daeri. Kwon Se-jung Daeri who was fiddling with his drink opened his mouth. Its the first time Ive seen such a good mood at a drinking party. Its because of the good people. Yeah. Thats why I felt more burdened. You were right that I was tense too. Just take it easy. At Yoo-hyuns words, Kwon Se-jungs eyes sparkled. Yeah. Thats why you took me to the massage chair? To make me leave early, or to watch a y? I guess you could say that. Yoo-hyun chuckled and sipped his honey tea. It felt very cool and sweet. Watching him, Kwon Se-jung Daeri asked the question he had been holding back. But how can you be so calm? It was a sincere question, so Yoo-hyun turned his body and faced him directly. He saw his colleague who had a red face from the alcohol, but his eyes were still alive. I told you. Your idea was good. Im sure it will work. Theres no reason not to push it. Other people are helping too. Theyre very kind to help me. Thats why I feel more pressured. Yoo-hyun corrected Kwon Se-jung Daeris words precisely. No. Theyre helping because its worth it. If it wasnt for you, it would have been hard to speak up. So they should be grateful to you. Shameless guy. As Kwon Se-jung Daeri stuck out his tongue, Yoo-hyun said bluntly. Thats the secret, buddy. Puhahaha. Nice. I should learn from you. Use what you learned. As Yoo-hyun said that, Kwon Se-jung Daeri who had beenughing for a while changed the mood. This time, the team leader meeting, I honestly dont have a clue. It seems really hard to break through. So? Since you helped me, please take care of that too. At Kwon Se-jung Daeris words, Yoo-hyunughed. You learn to be shameless quickly. Yeah. Hurry up and get me out of this work. I have too much to do right now. Puhaha. Is that signing up for yoga sses? Well, that too. Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders and picked up his honey tea, and Kwon Se-jung Daeri offered him his drink. Tik. The two cans collided, and the two smiles crossed. The two peoples rtionship was developing into a deeper one that they couldnt reach in the past. TV Lee Bon-seok team leader personally called for a general meeting. It happened right after the integrated agenda came out after the working-level meeting. No one in the TF didnt know his intention to break it before it got bigger. This meeting was important as it was a crossroads for the TF to go back or forward. The next morning. Yoon Byung-kwan Team Leader, who had worked all night, was listening to the story from his right-hand man, Shim Jae-cheol Gwajang. ording to my colleague at the Ulsan factorythis is what he said. He got promoted twice for his research and development. But why was he demoted? I dont know why. He said he was well respected by the business director until he was at the Ulsan factory. After thinking for a while, Yoon Byung-kwan Team Leader said decisively. He rose up with connections and fell down with connections. Yes. I think so too. Then he expanded his reasoning. He must have prepared hard before he came back, since he lost everything he had built. Pretending not to work, pretending not to know, making us careless, thats all part of his scheme. Hes quite good at ying tricks. Thats over now. This time, Ill prepare well andpletely smash him. Yoon Byung-kwan Team Leader shed a gleam in his eyes as if he had already made a conclusion. Meanwhile, Choi Min-hee team leader was discussing this issue with Kim Hyun-min Sil-jang. Kim Hyun-min Sil-jang stuck out his tongue when he heard the story of yesterdays working-level meeting. As expected, our Han Daeri is different. How can he make a bang as soon as hees? So what? He didnt do anything wrong. Really? Why are you covering for him, Choi team leader? If this team leader turns against uspletely, our TF is over too. Kim Hyun-min Sil-jang and Choi Min-hee team leader didnt push it because they didnt know it until now. They couldnt persuade the TV and IT team leaders, so it was over. No matter how good the integrated n was, it was impossible to move the other groups. Despite that, Choi Min-hee team leader answered with a sullen face. Let him be, whatever. Huh? What do you mean by that? Choi Min-hee team leader told him what Han Daeri had said. What did he say? He said things will work out as they should. So Im just going to leave it to him and think easy. Youre lucky, lucky. I should have gone there yesterday too. Kim Hyun-min Sil-jang expressed his regret, and Choi Min-hee team leader pped her hands as if she had remembered something. Oh right, what did the group leader say yesterday? Did he say anything else? I dont know. How would I know what hes thinking? Kim Hyun-min Sil-jang shook his head as he recalledst nights memory. At that time, on the 20th floor outdoor terrace. Yoo-hyun stood in front of the railing with a takeout coffee he bought from the coffee shop on the first floor. As he took a sip of the cool coffee, he heard Yeotae-sik Jeonmus voice on his phone. -I told Kim Sil-jang that it would work out for him anyway, so please try a little harder. That must be very frustrating to hear. -Haha. I want to tell him everything honestly, but I cant help it right now. Theres not much time left for the nned date. Thats true. But the TF members must have been very frustrated and tired. Its amazing that theyve endured it so far. They endured it not only that, but they were also moving forward. Yoo-hyun was able to sort out the situation without any trouble thanks to him. Yeotae-sik Jeonmu also agreed with that part. -Thats right. Even if its an unavoidable situation, the parties positions must be different. I have to take care of them as much as theyve worked hard." That would be appreciated. -Yeah. I should do that. But how are things going over there? The other group team leaders resistance must be not easy. Yoo-hyun confidently answered Yeotae-sik Jeonmus question. Its not a level to worry about. Really? It seems to be settled smoothly. The team members have prepared very well. It was a content that would have shocked Kim Hyun-min Sil-jang and the other team members if they had heard it. -Haha. I trust you. Okay. Please work hard a little more. Dont worry too much and take it easy, group leader. Enjoy your leisure time too. -Lets see each other when things are over. Yes. Lets do that. Would Yeotae-sik Jeonmu be able to rest easy when things were over? He would have a hard time if he kept working like this. Yoo-hyun thought he should go fishing with him sometime and put his straw in his mouth. Chooock. This is really cool. The iced americano felt very cool and nice in his throat. Yoo-hyun smiled and turned around. It was time to start wrapping things up. One week left until the general meeting. As an important decision was announced, all three teams, TV, IT, and mobile, devoted themselves to preparing for the meeting. The TV team was on fire, having stayed up all night since yesterday. The IT team also worked hard at the same level. The mobile team had to not only block the attacks of the two teams at the general meeting, but also increase the feasibility of the project. To do this, Choi Min-hee team leader focused on getting feedback from customers with part 2. On one side, Kim Young-gil Gwajang negotiated with Apple about the retina disy announcement. The ones who prepared for the meeting were Yoo-hyun and the remaining part 1 members. It was a situation that could be overwhelming, considering the size of the storm that wasing. Chapter 399: Chapter 399: Thud, thud. Yoo-hyun walked leisurely while talking on the phone, despite the chaotic situation around him. Huh? Jae Hee, you havent forgotten how to speak Korean, have you? If its ufortable, we can use English. -Do you want to die? Why are you saying that when you call me after so long? He heard his sisters rough voice from the other side of the phone. Are you being too rude because youre in America? You wont be able to adapt when youe back to Korea. -Enough, why did you call me? Im busy here. Even Jang Team Leader was asking about you. Oh, its nothing. I just heard that you have to do a practical design project for your assignment. -Are you kidding me? Dont tell me youre trying to make me do your work again. Was it because she was studying in America? Jae Hees intuition had improved. Yoo-hyun stopped in front of the small conference room on the 13th floor and blurted out the main point. I thought it would be hard for you to choose a project, so I decided to help you out. -Suspicious. Ill contact you through Jang Team Leaderter. Just keep that in mind. Its nothing big, just a simple logo or something. -Oppa, I have to do well here if I want to get out of this ce. I cant do a sloppy project. Jae Hees voice sounded desperate as she talked about her work. No, its definitely not a sloppy project. Yoo-hyun reassured his sister with a confident voice. Dont worry. Just trust me. Take care, and lets have a drinkter. -Oppa. Hey, Han Yoo-hyun. Beep. Yoo-hyun hung up the phone like his sister used to do in the past. He smiled and peeked inside the conference room through the gap in the door. It wasnt even an hour since he had asked them to gather, but he could already see the heads of Kwon Se-jung and Jang Jun Sik. You two are really diligent. The moment Yoo-hyun opened the door, his eyes widened. What is all this? Did you open a snack bar here? The table was full of all kinds of refreshments. There were also various types of juice. I thought we would need something like this to prepare for the whole meeting. Kwon Se-jungs lips trembled slightly as he answered. Jang Jun Sik, who was arranging the snacks, spoke cheerfully. Kwon Team Leader paid for it. A thought shed through Yoo-hyuns mind and he asked. Jun Sik, did you buy all this? Yes. Kwon Team Leader told me to buy one of each kind. As expected. When Yoo-hyun nced at him, Kwon Se-jung nodded slowly and muttered. I thought you would only buy enough for us. He still didnt know Jang Jun Sik well enough. Yoo-hyun took out his card from his wallet and handed it over. Can you go back and cancel it and swipe it with the corporate card? I have some money from Kim Section Chief. No, no. Ill pay for this. We can just share it with everyer at the meeting. Hahaha. Kwon Se-jungughed awkwardly and sat down in his seat. Yoo-hyun sat down across from him and asked. By the way, what made you prepare all these snacks? I thought it wasnt the answer to just work hard after seeing what you did yesterday. Kwon Se-jung rolled his eyes and added his own reason. A cup of coffee and a snack can make the stiff meeting atmosphere more rxed. It was a necessary change for Kwon Se-jung, so Yoo-hyun nodded his head. Thats a good realization. Then Ill enjoy it. He then picked up a fish-shaped cake snack that was ced on the table in front of him. It looked expensive from the packaging, and there werent many inside the box. But when he chewed on it, it was soft and tasty. Slurp. Jang Jun Sik came over and poured him some grape juice in a paper cup. Kwon Se-jung watched him quietly and then spoke with determination. And one more thing. Teach me something. What are you talking about? Yoo-hyun asked incredulously and he exined his reason. I cant keep relying on you. I want to participate in this preparation too. Jang Jun Sik followed Kwon Se-jungs lead and bowed his head slightly. I also want to learn more from you, Team Leader. I felt a lot of shorings watching you at the meeting yesterday. You dont have to learn anything. Youre doing well enough, Jun Sik. No, Im not. Jang Jun Sik shook his head and Kwon Se-jung became more assertive. He looked much more serious than yesterday, when he was just bewildered all day. I wont just ask you to give me everything. I have a conscience. I just want you to confirm if what Im thinking is right. Ill think about it. Ill pay you back. Kwon Se-jungs words made Yoo-hyun smile inwardly. He needed them to move for the work to be easier. It would be much smoother if they had this kind of motivation. He made a circle with his finger toward the rolling stone that came in. That should be enough for the fish cake price. Before he knew it, another small fish cake was in Yoo-hyuns mouth. After finishing the light conversation with the snacks, it was time to get down to business. Kwon Se-jung brought up the data he had prepared on the screen. This is the revised data based on what TV Team Leader pointed out. Its rted to the development schedule, and I think this is the weakest part, so I prepared it. Hmm. Im going to do some more research on this part, what do you think? Its good. It would be better if you include the changing schedule ording to the differentiation items. Okay. Ill sort this out with Jun Sik. Maybe it was because they had something to eat, but the atmosphere was definitely softer. Kwon Se-jung took a sip of his drink and moved on to the next page. This is the opinion of the TV development team on the feasibility of our four differentiation items. I got a rough outline, but I couldnt get any details yet. Its hard for us to dig deeper into that group. I think they might tackle us on this side, so I wanted to prepare for it. If possible, Ill try to get some data from Section Chief Kim. That sounds good. Yoo-hyun nodded as he listened to Kwon Se-jungs story. It was not an easy task for someone from the marketing team to look into the development part. It showed how much he had struggled and worked hard. More importantly, he knew how to pinpoint the core of the big picture. That strength was evident in his words. But the problem is, even if we prepare this part well and block it, there are still many holes. What do you mean? The other teams will try to attack us by changing the topic to customer issues or sales price problems, etc. Thats because they want to make it impossible. But we cant help it. If we cant persuade these people, the other group leaders will eventually destroy us. Kwon Se-jung clearly pointed out the problem of the TF. It was also the reason why the progress was still slow, even though Choi Min-hee Team Leader had personally fought endlessly. And it was also the reason why things didnt work out, even though Kim Hyun-min Section Chief had taken a humble approach. If they couldnt move the other team leaders, they would end up in a mess. The anxiety that the TF would be canceled due to the opposition of the other group leaders was now settled in the organization. His face turned pale at the thought. So my conclusion is that we dont have enough time to prepare only with data. Really? Yoo-hyun, I think we need to narrow down the direction like you didst time, but I dont know how. Kwon Se-jungs words made Yoo-hyun raise his thumb. I dont have anything to see. What are you talking about? I said I dont know. Its important to know exactly what you need. Then you can find a way somehow. It was impossible to prepare for a wide range of tests in a short time. If they couldnt predict what woulde out on the test, they had to narrow down the range to what they wanted. It was impossible in school exams, but it was possible inpany life. Is there a way? Do you see one? Hey, jerk. Kwon Se-jung stretched his neck and asked, and Jang Jun Sik swallowed his saliva. They both looked like they were expecting a great answer. Yoo-hyun straightened his posture and looked at their faces one by one and asked. Do you know whats the easiest way to persuade someone? What is it? Its giving them what they want. That is Yoo-hyun smiled meaningfully. Kwon Se-jung still looked uneasy. He nced at Yoo-hyun who had returned to his seat by the window and flinched when he saw Lee Bon-seok Team Leader walking in from the hallway. Gulp. Yoo-hyun tried to get up, but he quickly stopped him. Kwon Se-jung checked again with a worried heart. Yoo-hyun, is this really the easiest way? Yes. The easiest way. Yoo-hyun said casually and got up from his seat. Kwon Se-jung looked at Lee Bon-seok Team Leader who had settled in his seat far away from them. His charisma was no joke, even from a distance. He grabbed Yoo-hyuns arm and asked. So youre saying that the easiest way is to confront TV Team Leader directly? Its not a confrontation, its giving him what he wants. Anyway. You might get scolded if you go there for no reason. Yoo-hyun waved his hand at him who looked worried. No matter how bad his personality was, this was apany. He just had to listen to some nagging at most, what was there to worry about? Hey, dont worry. Thispany is not that strict. Still. If you dont want to go, just stay here. I can go alone. He left Kwon Se-jung who hesitated and walked away gracefully. Kwon Se-jung shook his head vigorously. This was an opportunity to fill his shorings, but he ran away? That was a really stupid thing to do. He made up his mind and followed him right away. No. Ill go with you. Suit yourself. Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders. Lee Bon-seok Team Leader was the TV Product nning 1 Team Leader until recently. He had the highest seniority among the team leaders and was a strong candidate for the next position. But everything got messed up because of the sudden innovative product TF. He moved at the request of the business director, but it was also an awkward situation where the TV group leader opposed him. Moreover, since he had personnel authority in the TV group, his year-end evaluation would be bad if things stayed like this. -He thinks that the innovative product TF has no potential. Thats why he wants it to fail and tackles it. Its our job to persuade him on that part. Yoo-hyun recalled what Kwon Se-jung had said and waited for Lee Bon-seok Team Leaders answer. Kwon Se-jung, who was standing behind him, had a question in his mind. You said you would give him what he wants? But what Yoo-hyun had said just before was the opposite. Lee Bon-seok Team Leader snorted with his caterpir eyebrows raised. So? Lets hear the opinion of the development sideter? Yes. I think its the right direction to make aprehensive n first and then persuade the development team one by one. Yoo-hyun expressed his opinion politely and Lee Bon-seok Team Leader leaned back in his chair and shrugged his shoulders. Puhaha. This is really funny. Dont you even know the nning of nning? What do you mean? What are you going to do with a n that the development says is impossible? Just pretend? Anyway, you mobile guys are always like that. Yoo-hyun looked at him biting his tongue and smiled inwardly. Chapter 400: Chapter 400: He was revealing his true intentions like this? This was even worse than the former sales team manager Lee Kyung-hoon. It was very easy for Yoo-hyun to manipte such a person who relied on his authority and acted recklessly. I heard that you will decide on some parts of the integration n at the next general meeting. So what? Well, I was wondering how you could unify your opinions without the development department staff. Yoo-hyun spoke with a troubled expression, and Team Leader Lee Bon-seok clicked his tongue. Have you never done a video conference? Just call them when you need them. Oh, I see. Thank you. Yoo-hyun pped his hands, and Team Leader Lee Bon-seokughed heartily. Hahaha. Youre so funny, so funny. Then Ill try to prepare well. Do as you please, do as you please. Team Leader Lee Bon-seok waved his hand as if he was annoyed. The wary expression he had when he first saw him was nowhere to be seen. Yoo-hyun bowed slightly to Team Leader Lee Bon-seok and turned around. Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung stood there with a stunned expression, looking at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun pulled his arm. He winked at him as a bonus. Then, Team Leader Lee Bon-seoks voice rang out from behind. Hey, Assistant Manager Yoon, are you being pushed around by a guy like that? Huh? Im s-sorry. It was obvious that he was saying it for him to hear, so Yoo-hyun lifted the corners of his mouth. It was a very interesting situation. Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung, who returned to his seat, gave a hollowugh. Whats in your head, Yoo-hyun? Whats wrong with that? It worked out as I wanted. Assistant Manager Jang Joon-sik, who hade over before he knew it, flicked his ears. Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung briefly told him the result. It worked out as Yoo-hyun said. That team leader said to call the development team at the general meeting. Wow. Youre amazing as always. Joon-sik, dont overdo it and sit down. Yoo-hyun gestured and Joon-sik dragged a chair and sat down. He looked at him with admiration in his eyes, holding a notebook. Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung still looked like he couldnte to his senses. Yoo-hyun moved his chair forward and sat down facing the two men. He briefly told them the scenario. As I said, once the video conference starts, youll have no choice but to focus on the opinions of the development department. Of course. They wont talk nonsense in front of the development team. Right. So what do we have to do now? Yoo-hyun asked and Joon-sik raised his hand while taking notes. Dont we have to prepare some evidence that the development team can ept? Youre right, Joon-sik. But thats not enough. This time, Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung answered. I dont know about IT, but especially TV is hard. What is? The work ispletely different, and theres no one from that side. And were the ones who want to change the specs, so they wont give in easily. Team Leader Lee Bon-seok suggested a video conference with the development department for the same reason. It was not easy for the mobile team to obtain internal data, and even if they could, there was no way that the development department would ept their opinion to change the specs. Of course, Yoo-hyun knew that too. Thats right. Then what should we do? It would be best to use our connections, but I dont think that will work. Why? Theyre against it from the group leader level. Unless you have a golden connection, the development department wont budge. Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung hit the nail on the head again. Yoo-hyun put down his thumb with a smirk. As expected of Assistant Manager Kwon. You got the right answer. What? What are you talking about? Youre right. We need a golden connection for this job. Huh? You couldnt even persuade the business manager. Do you have a higher connection than that? Is the president your brother or something? Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung made a dumbfounded expression and Yoo-hyun pointed his index finger down. No. A connection doesnt have to go up. It can also go down. What is that? Yoo-hyun squinted one eye at Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung who asked in surprise. Just watch. Then he picked up his phone and searched for a contact. Senior Engineer Kim Ho-geol. A pleasant acquaintance he met at the Ulsan factory. The name of the person was on the phone screen. He pressed the call button and the call was connected in a few seconds. Hello, Senior Engineer Kim. Long time no see. Yoo-hyuns voice rang out cheerfully. The Apple new factory started operating and the position of the ultra-high-resolution TF became higher. The TF, which started with a handful of people, had grown to the size of a decent manager level. The scale of the projects they were in charge of was also considerable. They were in charge of both OLED and LCD, and because they were in charge of ultra-high-resolution, they were also involved in IT tablets. In addition, they applied the SLC technology to TV and had a significant connection with the TV group. The leader of such an organization started to move himself after talking to Yoo-hyun. And. The results began to appear one by one. Yes, sir. Thank you so much for your kind words. Thud. Joon-sik hung up thendline phone and came straight to Yoo-hyuns seat. There was a full smile on his mouth, which was only stiff. They said they would send us the data from IT and TV teams as well. They said they have friends in other groups and they would check it out for us. Wow, thats very proactive. Who was in charge? Yoo-hyun asked and Joon-sik said proudly. It was Senior Engineer Lee Jin-mok. He praised you for having a good junior. Geez. He must have had something good happen to him. Yoo-hyun made an awkward expression and Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung next to him asked in surprise. What did you do in Ulsan? I just worked hard. Is that how you get them to find and send you data? Its a world where we help each other. When Yoo-hyun casually said that, Deputy Kwon Se-jung looked gloomy. I was trying to catch him when I contacted him. Lets do the data sorting for the development department when we see iting. Yes. I understand. Junsik, do you know what you have to do now? Yoo-hyun pointed at the clock subtly, but Jang Junsik didnt get it. He gave the same answer as he always did. I have to prepare in advance before the data arrives. Wrong. Its time to go home now. What? But theres still a general meeting. Yoo-hyun exined logically to the flustered Jang Junsik. Junsik, you cant have creative ideas if you only work. Huh? Look at Deputy Kwon. He had some shes of inspiration after watching a y with me. Jang Junsik pondered for a moment and nodded. There is some truth to that. What? Really? Deputy Kwon Se-jung looked incredulous at the absurd logic, but Yoo-hyun continued his exnation. His expression was utterly serious. Yes. Were not going home just because we like it. Then why? We need to have various experiences and rest to increase our creativity. Thats why thepany set the working hours. Its also for that reason. Deputy Kwon Se-jung blinked his eyes at the ridiculous argument. On the other hand, Jang Junsik looked as if he had discovered a great secret. Oh, so thats why there are regtions. Yes. Junsik, youveid the foundation now, so you need to learn creativity. Did I reallyy the foundation? Of course. Youre enough. So lets start practicing from today. Got it? Yoo-hyun persuaded him step by step, and eventually, the naive Jang Junsik gave in. Yes, sir. Ill try my best. Geez. Deputy Kwon Se-jung snorted at the illogical reasoning. Then, the quitting song yed at a good timing. Shuffling. Yoo-hyun packed his stuff and Jang Junsik followed suit, leaving Deputy Kwon Se-jung no choice. At first, it was awkward, but he got used to it and didnt feel ufortable with the stares from behind the partitions. Deputy Yoon Byung-kwan red at the three of them. Theyve prepared enough already, right? Just wait and see. Ill show you what proper preparation is. He clenched his teeth and shouted at his team members. Dont mess around and check the email I just sent. Then sort everything out again right away. Sigh. The TV team members sighed softly at their bosss email sent right before quitting time. Whether they made noise or not, Yoo-hyun walked out leisurely. It started from that day. Jang Junsik didnt just sit at his desk and work, but spent time with Yoo-hyun. He often encountered things that shed with his values, but he let them go. He wanted to learn from his respected senior first. A few dayster, it was lunchtime. The three of them quickly finished their meal and moved to a new ce. Manager, Ive updated the development schedule for the TV team. And Jang Joon-shik, who was lying down with his arms stretched out, showed his face between his legs and said. Yoo-hyun frowned. Joon-shik, its weird to talk like that with your butt sticking out. Oh, sorry. At Yoo-hyuns words, Jang Joon-shik pulled his butt back. He was the only one who had his back bent backwards, so Yoo-hyun corrected him. Just dont talk at all. Then Jang Joon-shik closed his mouth while maintaining the same posture. Kwon Se-jung, the deputy manager who was lying next to him, sighed. Yoo-hyun, do we really have to do this? It was right then. A nging voice came from the front. Hey, you three men in the back who are talking, stand up and show yourselves. There were more than 30 people gathered here, but it was obvious who the three were referring to. Yes. As Yoo-hyun stood up from his seat, he saw a poster on the front wall. He wished he hadnt seen the notice board. He shouldnt have asked Jang Joon-shik to sign up for him instead. He should have enjoyed this moment, but he didnt. The eyes of many female employees who turned their heads kept shaking Yoo-hyuns determination. They were the only ones wearing blue T-shirts instead of pink T-shirts in this ce. The yoga instructor in front pped her hands and said. Ill do it separately for you three. Now, put your palms under your toes. Under everyones gaze, Yoo-hyun followed the movement he had repeated countless times. Yoga was supposed to be good for mental stability, but it was all a lie. It required tremendous flexibility and stamina. Turn your body sideways with your feet stretched back into a side nk. Yoo-hyun supported his body with only his left palm and the outside of his left foot on the mat. p p. Stretch your other hand to the ceiling and spread your legs as much as possible. It was killing him to lift his right leg and stretch his right arm to the sky in this position. Shake shake shake. Thud. Right in front of Yoo-hyun, Kwon Se-jung, who was in the same position, copsed and rolled on the floor. Well, you cant talk like that if you cant even hold this pose. Hahaha. Along with the instructors sarcasm,ughter erupted from everywhere. Yoo-hyun closed his eyes tightly. He couldnt bear to look at his colleague who had strongly discouraged him from applying for the yoga ss. He vowed to himself in his heart. Lets not do yoga. At least not at work. Apart from choosing yoga wrongly, the three of them had a very different day than before. Was it because the busiest people became the most rxed? The team atmosphere that had been tense naturally eased up a lot. Despite that, visible results were piling up. Chapter 401: Chapter 401: The 13th floor conference room. Jang Junsik told the team leader Choi Min-hee the main points he had summarized. I have attached the report on the development schedule and details of TV, IT, andptop products. Anything else? I am working on the answers to the expected questions, and I will report them to you as soon as they are organized. There was nothing on the screen, but the content had already been delivered. Team leader Choi Min-hee praised Jang Junsik for his meticulous work. Junsik, you did a good job. I looked at the data and it was neat. It included all the key points. Thank you. Han Daeri As Jang Junsik was about to ramble on, Yoo-hyun spoke first. It was possible because we had prepared thoroughly beforehand. We knew exactly what we needed, so we got it quickly. Yeah, I know. Junsik and Kwon Daeri, and everyone here, you all worked hard. Team leader Choi Min-hee lifted up the team members as he took over, and they all looked at each other awkwardly. Yoo-hyun asked with a yful expression. Doesnt it seem like theres no one who worked hard since theres no answer? There are people who worked hard, why not? Kwon Daeri said he bought all these snacks for the team meeting. What? Oh. Kwon Se-jung Daeri blinked his eyes at team leader Choi Min-hees words. Suddenly, thank-you messages came from everywhere. Thank you, Kwon Daeri. Ill enjoy it. You bought different kinds. It must have cost a lot. I didnt know Kwon Daeri had such a big budget. Hahaha. Kwon Se-jung Daeri smiled awkwardly, and Jang Junsik nodded at him. The two of them never let out that this was leftover from an internal meeting a few days ago. Yoo-hyun ate a snack and listened to the presentation of another part. The atmosphere was quite rxed, but the necessary content was mentioned without omission. Lee Chanho Daeri, who had returned from a business trip to a clientpany, reported on the progress after drinking a ss of soda. The customers reactions are generally negative. The clientpany is rather asking us to pay for advertising costs. They must be saying that because our publicity effect is not easy either. Team leader Choi Min-hee nodded his head, and Yu Hye-mi Gwajang added while eating chocte. Its not easy to disy the logo on the mobile screen. And we cant stick it on the back of the phone like aptop either. Kwon Se-jung Daeri, who had been quiet at first, raised his hand. He didnt speak up at the first team meeting, but now he seemed to have gained some confidence and became more active. What about just showing the logo slightly on posters or ads? If they recognize the Retina Premium logo clearly, the effect will be certain. He knew how to point out the core. Team leader Choi Min-hee nodded his head and smiled with his eyes as he ate a bungeo-ppang (fish-shaped bread). What do you think, Han Daeri? That sounds good. And if the logo has value, we dont have to worry about this part. They will try to stick it themselves anyway. Hmm, thats true. And Apple is important for that, right? Team leader Choi Min-hee made a chin gesture, and Kim Young-gil Gwajang opened his mouth while peeling off candy wrappers. We have finished the first consultation with Apple for their presentation. Really? It alles down to how much we cut down on the price. This is something we have to report to the group leader and decide. Yeah. Kim Gwajang, good job. But Apple was picky about the logo. Well have to be careful about that. It was a logo that would be disyed on the presentation material that Steve Jobs himself would present. He wouldnt ept any mediocre design. It was something Yoo-hyun had mentioned earlier, so team leader Choi Min-hee brought it up again. What about you, Yu Gwajang? Didnt you say you would do it again? I heard from Han Daeri and contacted the design center of the mobile business division. I think we might be able to get some support from them. Yu Hye-mi Gwajang nced at Yoo-hyun after answering, and Yoo-hyun also chimed in. The design center wont support us easily. But our concept is clear, so they can speed up the schedule for us. And its easy to handle the budget because were in the samepany. I guess so. Yes. Later when we get the results, we canpare them with otherpanies and proceed. Yeah. Lets go with Han Daeris opinion on that part. Team leader Choi Min-hee nodded his head and ate a snack with a smile. By the way, is it because of the snacks? The meeting is going smoothly. Right? Ill always have snacks ready for the meeting from now on. Just give me the card. Hwang Dongshik Daeri, who was eating chocte, said with his characteristic exaggerated gesture, and everyoneughed. Hahaha. The meeting atmosphere was very friendly and pleasant. At that moment. Two team leaders from the Innovative Product TF were walking down the hallway of the 13th floor office. IT Jang Jun-hong team leader sneaked a peek at the mobile team. By the way, isnt the mobile team too rxed these days? They should be working all night, but they leave early. Crazy bastards. They make a mess of their work and expect us to clean it up. What the hell? The more I think about it, the more annoyed I get. TV Lee Bon-seok team leader crushed the paper cup he was holding and answered, and Jang Jun-hong team leader egged him on. He thought that Lee Bon-seok team leader taking the lead was the best way to get out of trouble without lifting a finger. Thats right. Honestly, I was embarrassed to look at the team members. Theyre like that because they have no roots, no roots. We need to teach them a lesson. There seems to be a vacancy in the manager position. Should we call them? Yeah. Lets establish the hierarchy properly this time. Lee Bon-seok team leader was passing by the conference room as he spoke. Butughter leaked out from the conference room. Hahaha. Lee Bon-seok team leader stopped his steps and checked the inside of the conference room through the window gap. He snickered for a moment and then gritted his teeth. Damn. Were working our asses off because of them, and they dare to have fun? Theyre mocking us. They must think were funny. Jang Jun-hong team leaders words changed Lee Bon-seok team leaders eyes. Bang. The conference room door opened suddenly, and everyones eyes turned to the entrance. They blinked their eyes as they saw the two peopleing in. Team leader, what brings you here? Team leader Choi Min-hee stood up, and Lee Bon-seok team leader sneered. Mobile seems to have a lot of free time. Good for you? Lee team leader, were having a meeting right now. Team leader Choi Min-hee tried to stand his ground, but Jang Jun-hong team leader gestured him. Hey, Choi team leader, dont be so uptight. Were in the same division, we can join in a little bit. No, but there are situations. Ignoring Choi Min-hees words, Jang Jun-hong team leader sat downfortably and even pulled out Lee Bon-seok team leaders chair. Team leader, sit down too. We need to have some mental education in afortable atmosphere. Huh. Yeah. Choi team leader, sit down. I have something to say. Without any hesitation, he sat down and Choi Min-hee had nothing more to say. He couldnt fight either, so Choi Min-hee swallowed his anger and sat down. Thats when Lee Bon-seok team leaders nagging began. When I moved to TV division, I slept at thepany Choi Min-hee clenched his fist at the story that went back more than 10 years ago, and the team members bowed their heads. What was he talking about? Yoo-hyun chuckled to himself. He had been working at thepany for a long time, but this was his first time seeing something like this. Why did it seem like the team members were used to this scene? Yoo-hyun whispered to Kim Young-gil Gwajang who was sitting next to him. Did this happen before? Not during a meeting, but he called us separately before. Why? Something like mental education. This team leader is a bit nosy. It meant that he acted like a manager. Yoo-hyun felt like he knew why the team had been depressed all this time. Doesnt the manager know about this? Yeah. If he knew, he would have gone crazy. Kim Young-gil Gwajang was right. Kim Hyun-min manager was very calm, but he wouldnt tolerate this situation. So Choi Min-hee covered it up by himself, and the more he did, the more arrogant the other team leaders became. The fool makes trouble for himself. No matter how much he sacrificed himself for the sake of the division, he shouldnt sell his pride. And there was no reason why things wouldnt work out if he fought a little bit. Rather, it was necessary to draw a clear line for the sake of the future. Yoo-hyun picked up his phone right away, and Kim Young-gil Gwajang was startled. Dont tell me youre going to inform the manager? Of course. Yoo-hyun sent a message without hesitation and put a candy in his mouth. Chomp chomp. Lee Bon-seok team leaders nagging continued while Yoo-hyun sucked on the candy in his mouth. Im not saying this because I hate mobile division. You have to know at least the basics to work together or not. Team leader, are you saying that we dont even have the basics right now? Choi Min-hee red up at him, but Jang Jun-hong team leader cut him off. Hey, Choi team leader, its just an example. What example? Hes trying to teach you something, why are you so angry? Do you want to flip the table? Sigh. Yoo-hyun looked at Choi Min-hee team leader who was rubbing his head andughed inwardly. He could see that he was burning with anger inside, but he was holding it back. Yeah. It would have been nice if he had endured a little longer. He should have waited until Kim Hyun-min became the director to blow up the situation. But Yoo-hyuns n was foiled by an unexpected problem that erupted elsewhere. Its not something else, its the basics. Was there anyone here who stayed until 10 pm yesterday? Everyone on TV did. Thats where the difference in skills shows. Youre right. Its not a rule to leave as soon as the closing song ys. Team leader Lee Bon-seok agreed with team leader Jang Jun-hongs nonsense. As soon as the word rule came up, Jang Jun-sik clenched his teeth and muttered. Overtime is not a rule. Leaving on time is a rule. If you work hard during work hours, Ill acknowledge you. But whats so great about the mobile team that they ck off like this? I cant see them sitting at their desks most of the time. Theyre always at the coffee shop. Thats against the rules too. The two team leaders didnt stop provoking him. Jang Jun-sik raised his voice as they kept talking about rules. No, its not. Its allowed as long as its not during focused work hours. Thepany also rmends a 30-minute tea time a day. Okay, Jun-sik, I get it, just calm down a bit. Before Yoo-hyun could finish his sentence, team leader Lee Bon-seok attacked again. Its also against the rules to sit around in the conference room and eat snacks like this. Jang Jun-sik, who had been clenching his fist, couldnt stand it anymore and retorted. No, its not. Its a rule that you can eat food that doesnt smell during meetings. His voice was quite loud, so team leader Lee Bon-seoks caterpir eyebrows twitched. What did you say? What kind of rule is that? Ah. Jang Jun-sik realized the situation toote and his face turned pale. Just as team leader Lee Bon-seok was about to explode, Yoo-hyun jumped up from his seat. Thump thump. He walked towards team leader Lee Bon-seok. Everyones eyes were drawn to his sudden action. Deputy Kwon Se-jung, who had seen Yoo-hyuns erratic behavior a lottely, closed his eyes tightly. What? Team leader Lee Bon-seok flinched as he walked over so confidently. Chapter 402: Chapter 402: Yoo-hyun smiled faintly at his distorted face. It was nothing for him to turn the tables in this situation. But he held back, because he wanted to see Kim Hyun-mins managers actions. He also had a reason to thank Lee Bon-seok, the team leader who gave him a rather unfamiliar experience. He offered him a snack with gratitude. Swoosh. It was a snack that Yoo-hyun didnt like, so he didnt even tear the wrapper. Have some while you work. It feels like were the only ones eating. What are you doing right now? Lee Bon-seok, the team leader, snorted in disbelief as Yoo-hyun pped his hands. Oh, a drink. Then he reached out to Lee Chan Ho, the deputy who was two steps away. Deputy Lee, can you give me a drink over there? Huh? Oh. People tend to lose their words when they encounter a situation that is out of their expectations. Lee Bon-seok, the team leader, was exactly that case. Chirp. As Lee Chan Ho, the deputy, poured a drink into a paper cup, Yoo-hyun quickly tore the snack and returned to his seat gracefully. That kid. Lee Bon-seok, the team leader, snapped btedly, and Choi Min-hee, the team leader, stepped in. He looked somewhat relieved. Team Leader, please continue what you were saying. You talked about the snack regtions. Huh. Are you kidding me right now? Is it because Team Leader Choi is too nice that this is happening? Yes. Ill make it clear. Han, did you hear that? Yes. Ill be careful. As Yoo-hyun matched Choi Min-hees tempo, Lee Bon-seok had nothing to say. It wasnt a situation where he could yell right away, so he just suppressed his anger and endured it. Hoof. Lee Bon-seok sighed roughly, and Jang Jun Hong, the team leader, also frowned as things didnt go as nned. It was annoying and troublesome to resume the interrupted flow. Lee Bon-seok, who was determined, started to say harsher words than before. Frankly speaking, what did you mobile guys do? You just made some useless logos or something His words didnt even end. Bang. The door opened and a man with a rough breath appeared. Manager. Ignoring Choi Min-hee, the team leader who was surprised, Kim Hyun-min, the manager, walked in slowly. His expression, which always smiled, looked quite heavy. Team Leader Lee, what are you doing right now? As Kim Hyun-min growled lowly, Lee Bon-seok stood up from his seat and shrugged his shoulders. I was giving some advice to the mobile team because they seemedcking. Is there a problem? Manager, look at this. Is this a cafeteria? Its all snacks, snacks. Jang Jun Hong also chimed in with Lee Bon-seok. Kim Hyun-min sneered at the two of them. Do you two think youre managers? What are you teaching other teams? No, arent you being too harsh? Should we just ignore them? As Lee Bon-seok didnt back down, Kim Hyun-min took another step closer. Didnt you ignore them from the start? If you want to help them, help them when they work. Why are you overdoing it in the wrong ce? No, thats Their tones became rougher. It was a situation of imminent sh. When the atmosphere in the conference room frozepletely, Yoo-hyun whispered to the people very quietly. Lets get out of here. What? Yoo-hyun said to Kim Young-gil, the manager who asked in surprise. Dont stay here and get burned. Lets go. Should we? Hurry up. As Yoo-hyun led the way, the people who were watching followed one by one. Its like when one person crosses when the crosswalk light is red, others follow suit. Of course there was one exception who followed the rules well. Deputy Kwon, bring Joon Shik with you. Uh, uh. At Yoo-hyuns words, Deputy Kwon Se-jung dragged Jang Jun-sik out of the room. Yoo-hyun turned back to the conference room, where most of the people had left. So, you got lucky and became a manager, and now youre acting all high and mighty? Who has more work experience here, huh? TV Group doesnt care about rank or position, right? Lets take off our badges and see whos better, then. Manager Kim Hyun-min and two other team leaders were having a heated argument. Hey, Manager Kim, calm down. And you too, Team Leader. The men were too proud to back down, even when Team Leader Choi Min-hee tried to intervene. Yoo-hyun pulled Choi Min-hees arm. Let them be. Theyll get tired soon. Deputy Han, this is too much. Choi Min-hee looked troubled, but Yoo-hyun said. Its okay. Theyre not kids. They wont fight physically. Really? Probably. Their voices were barely audible, but the three men who were confronting each other nced at them. Then they raised their voices again and resumed their quarrel. What do you mean by that? What do you mean by that? Hes a manager, a manager. Choi Min-hee gave up and followed Yoo-hyun out of the room. A few minutester, at the coffee shop on the first floor. The team members who had left the conference room sat at a table. Choi Min-hee took a sip of cold coffee and opened her mouth. I dont know if this is okay. Its fine. Theyll appreciate some cool coffee. Yoo-hyun pointed to the iced americano on the table, and Choi Min-hee gave a hollowugh. Deputy Han, youre something else. Im just a good subordinate who knows your preferences well, right? Yoo-hyun made a yful expression, even in this serious situation. Choi Min-hee shook her head as if she couldnt stand it. Manager Kim likes sweet things. This is better for your stomach right now. Oh well. Ha ha. Choi Min-hee chuckled at Yoo-hyuns quick response. Yoo-hyun smiled at her rxed leader. You look good, dont you? I feel better. But I dont know what will happen. Choi Min-hee leaned back on her chair with resignation. Then her phone on the table rang. She checked the message and looked around at her team members. Lets go back up. The team members faces hardened as they drank their coffee. When they returned to the conference room, the situation was settled. Manager Kim Hyun-min was sitting alone in his seat, which exined everything. Fortunately, there was no extreme incident like his shirt being torn or his nose bleeding. He just looked serious. When the team members sat down, Manager Kim Hyun-min opened his mouth with his chin resting on his clenched hand. Team Leader Choi, you said this happened before. Why didnt you tell me? It wasnt a big deal. Its not like they cursed or anything. Choi Min-hee acted nonchnt, but Manager Kim Hyun-min became more stern. You should have told me anyway. They keep looking down on us because were quiet. Do you think Manager Kim is someone who stays quiet? What do you mean? Look at what happened. You fought with them and ruined everything weve worked hard for. Choi Min-hee didnt back down either. It was impossible to keep the TF alive without their cooperation. Fighting in a situation where they had to persuade and appease them? That was foolish. Manager Kim Hyun-min lowered his head, knowing her sincerity. Dont worry. We agreed to cover up this issue for now. Do you think theyll keep their word? Manager Kim Hyun-min couldnt refute her when Yoo-hyun spoke firmly. No. Itll be fine. Dont worry too much. Manager Kim Hyun-minughed bitterly at his unfounded confidence. It was a sarcastic remark that hinted at his displeasure. Sure. You must be happy, Mr. Han, right? Yes. Of course. You did a great job. Kim Hyun-min, the manager,ughed louder as Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up. Hahaha. Thank you for thepliment. In that case, lets wrap up everything today and go for a dinner. Shall we? Geez, Im craving for some alcohol after a long time. Kim Hyun-min, who was mechanically shrugging his shoulders, dropped himself down. His forced smile revealed traces of worry on his face. Choi Min-hee, the team leader who knew Kim Hyun-mins mind better than anyone, immediately agreed with him. Lets do that. The other team members also chimed in one by one. Yes. Lets do that. We havent had a dinner for a long time. Lets go. Lets release the stress that piled up today. Lets go. Lets forget about the whole meeting today and go all out. It was like they had returned to their old team atmosphere after a long time. When everyone was longing for a dinner, Yoo-hyun raised his hand and voiced his opposition. Im sorry, but Ill skip this time. What? Why are you skipping? You never skipped a dinner before, Mr. Han. Not only Kim Hyun-min, but also the others looked curious. Yoo-hyun had never refused a dinner before, and today seemed like a day when he should please Kim Hyun-mins mood. But Yoo-hyun was firm. I have something important to do. Well, dont feel bad. Youre not missing much. Okay. Lets have a drink next time. Yoo-hyun smiled with his eyes and turned his head. That was when Kwon Se-jung, the deputy manager, looked at him with a suspicious gaze. Yoo-hyun, dont tell me youre skipping because of some martial arts novel that came out or something like that? He had a good sense of things. Yoo-hyun blushed at Kwon Se-jungs remark that hit the nail on the head and shook his head. No, man. I have a really important thing to do. Wow. Really? Dont you believe me? Even though he emphasized that it wasnt true, Kwon Se-jung didnt seem to buy it. As Kwon Se-jung guessed, Yoo-hyuns destination was aic cafe. But his reason was wrong. He did get a new martial arts novel, but that was just a bonus, not his real purpose. Yoo-hyun had someone to meet here. A littleter. A newly openedic cafe near thepany. Yoo-hyun took a seat in one of the booths with partitions. He leaned forward to the ramen that the part-timer brought him on the soft sofa seat for couples. The steaming egg floating on top looked delicious. This ramen is really good here. You should try it. Just a moment. Let me finish this first. The man sitting next to him pushed away the ramen bowl and scanned the newspaper. Yoo-hyun put the ramen noodles in his mouth after blowing on them and looked at the three newspapers that he stacked on the table. His name was neatly aligned in the headlines that popped up. Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, looked at the newspaper with a serious expression with his fingers crossed on his chin. Yoo-hyun waved his hand as he paused while picking up his chopsticks. Whats so serious? Youll ruin your ramen like that. I dont like any of these pictures. Yoo-hyun chuckled at Shin Kyung-wooks ridiculous answer that came out of nowhere. Do you expect good pictures in negative news? Its fine as long as your eyes, nose, and mouth are normal in the pictures. No. These are just what they had in their media outlets. Next time, Ill have to distribute some decent pictures. Shin Kyung-wook nodded to himself and pulled the ramen bowl closer. He seemed to be enjoying himselfpletely by now. Chapter 403: Chapter 403: He was amazed by the taste of the ramen as he took a bite, while Yoo-hyun chuckled. How can this be? Its the same ramen, but its so delicious. Try some kimbap too. Its even better if you dip it in the broth. Thanks to you, I had a very unique experience today. The part-timer must have had a unique experience too. I bet theyve never seen someone who scrutinizes three newspapers in aic cafe. Yoo-hyun pointed out the behavior of Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, who shrugged and flipped the newspaper. Haha. But this is more interesting right now. Look at this. Rustle. He turned to the page he wanted and pushed the newspaper towards Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun took the newspaper from him as he was chewing on kimbap. It was a very trivial article. It also kindly exined that he had not shown up for work for a day, and his current department was vacant. Who is this insider? I dont know. Whether they really exist or not. The media were so eager to bash Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, that they even published such articles. Not only articles, but also editorials had contents about Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director. As Yoo-hyun read that part, Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, said with a nonchnt expression. I was kicked out by my family. I wanted to stay in Korea as much as possible. It was not long after my mother passed away. Why are you talking about that while eating ramen broth? Yoo-hyun asked incredulously, and Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, put down his bowl and wiped his mouth with a napkin. So what? Its all in the past. Thanks to that, I learned a lot about the world at a young age. I guess so. Yoo-hyun answered and nced at Shin Kyung-wooks mood. He seemed to be really enjoying himself, not pretending to be okay. He definitely felt more bold and light-hearted than before. Was it because of his visit to Yeontae-rist time? Or did Yoo-hyun see a side of him that he didnt know before? Whatever the reason, it was a positive thing, so Yoo-hyun smiled faintly. Yoo-hyun chose theic cafe as a meeting ce for a simple reason. It was more cozy and nice than a cafe or a meeting room. It was good to talk and have fun in afortable atmosphere. The food menu that could be ordered was also diverse and tasty. After the food was cleared away, Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, smiled softly as he drank coffee. The coffee here is good too. The part-timer must have great skills. Yeah. You should hire themter. Haha. Right now Im having trouble recruiting people for my organization. Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, shrugged his shoulders, and Yoo-hyun closed the martial arts novel he was reading. It was an intriguing topic. How is your new organization going? I secured an office space and some people joined me. How do you manage to do that without going to work? Most of them are people I contacted beforehand, so they can move without me having to go there. Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, was secretly creating an organization that couldpete with the group strategy office. This was possible because of Shin Myeonghos vice presidents active support. Shin Kyung-wook nodded his head and added another word that came to his mind. Oh, by the way, Park Doo-sik, the deputy manager you introduced me to, agreed to join me too. Thats good. Did you meet him? Yeah. He had a strong expression and voice. He had conviction and clear opinions. He had plenty of willpower too. You vouched for him, so Im sure hespetent. Yes. He will definitely help you. This part was something Yoo-hyun could confidently answer. It had already been verified in the past. What kind of oue would these two people create in a different environment? He wondered inwardly when Shin Kyung-wook put down his coffee cup. Thud. Then he muttered quietly. This presentation will be the beginning. Yes. It will be. Youll be really busy from now on. Shin Kyung-wook turned his head and looked at Yoo-hyun. His expression was serious, like the protagonist on the cover of theic book in front of him. Are you sure your big picture will work? Are you nervous? Of course not. Im fully prepared. Its just that there are too many things involved, and I cant predict the consequences. Shin Nyeong-wook, the executive director, was smiling now, but he was under pressure from all sides. The media had criticized him, and the public had expressed negative opinions about him. He had no support from his family either. Despite that, he had not lost his direction and had walked to this point. There was no reason for him to falter on his next step. Yoo-hyun spoke with confident eyes. It will work. The method is certain. Is that so? The method is to use the media in reverse, right? Yes. Theres nothing more useful than the media to give a fiery reversal when youre cornered. Trust me. The past 20 years. Yoo-hyun had risen from the bottom to the top, and he had the confidence to show it. That Saturday. Yoo-hyun was sitting in the gym managers office. The managers eyes widened at Yoo-hyuns words. Media y? Yes. To be exact, its to spice up the interview. Yoo-hyun looked at Lee Jang-woo, who was sitting next to the manager. He had the same stiff expression as when he had confided in Yoo-hyunst time. -Senior, I think Ive tried hard enough, but I dont know where it ends. I dont know how to fight Kim Chun-sik. Lee Jang-woo wanted a champion match, but it was not scheduled. He had requested several times, but Kim Chun-sik hadpletely ignored him. Was Kim Chun-sik afraid of him? No. The reason why Lee Jang-woos match did not make money was bigger. Lee Jang-woo had won several consecutive matches recently, but he did not have a strong image. He had made some impact in his first match, but he had won poorly in his second and third matches, which was a minus. He had won until his next match and had risen quite high in the ranking, but to the public, Lee Jang-woo was just an ordinary fighter. He needed to be strong in external factors as well, but Lee Jang-woo was too nd. The manager nodded in agreement with Yoo-hyuns opinion. Yeah. Jang-woos interview was too short and weak. He looked too nice even with his appearance, so he seemed weak no matter how well he did. Yes. The public always looks for something stimting. Right. The manager nodded and Yoo-hyun pushed hard. In the end, you have to attract the publics attention to fight a strong opponent. Thats the interview? Yes. Theres nothing more useful than an interview for issue making. Yoo-hyun spoke confidently, and Lee Jang-woo clenched his fist quietly. Senior, please teach me the method. Do you have a good way? Yoo-hyun nodded at the managers question. Yes. I have a perfect expert for you. Yoo-hyun could give him the big direction, but he needed an expert for the details. A littleter. Yoo-hyun climbed onto the ring. He didnt need to go up to the ring, but Lee Jang-woo wanted it. I can concentrate better on the ring. Okay. Do as you want. Put on your gloves too. The attempt is important for now. Yoo-hyun patted Lee Jang-woos back. He looked more nervous than during the match. Kang Dong-sik, who was standing opposite him, sneered at his mouth. Hmm, this is a bad situation. Lets help our youngest a little bit. But why does it have to be me? Kang Dong-shikined to Yoo-hyun. His torn eye, the scar on his face, his mocking smile, and his past in the dark world. He was older and had lost some hair, but his appearance was enough to give the impression of champion Kim Chun-shik. Yoo-hyun tried to soften that part as much as possible. Youre much more handsome, but you have a simr vibe. And your fist is much faster than Kim Chun-shiks. Of course. If I were younger, Kim Chun-shik would be no match for me. Hahaha. At Yoo-hyuns words, Kang Dong-shik rxed his stiff face andughed. He had a simple charm. With that, the scapegoat was ready. All they needed was an instructor to start the training. Its about time they came. When Yoo-hyun turned his head to the shower room, the instructor he was waiting for appeared. It was Oh Jung-wook, who was drying his hair with a towel. Why are you holding back someone who wants to go home? He grumbled with a sour face, and Yoo-hyun raised his hand. Instructor, pleasee quickly. His mouth was full of smiles. Oh Jung-wook had just surpassed 50 percent win rate in pro matches. At this point, no one would look for him, but he never had a match that didnte in. The reason? It was because of his provocation skill. You want me to teach you interview skills? Yes. It will help Jang-woo. Oh Jung-wook hummed and looked up and down at Lee Jang-woo. He had no reason to fight him because he was in a much lower weight ss, but he knew Lee Jang-woos skill well. To be honest, he could bet 500 won that he would lose if they fought regardless of weight ss. But he still lost his appetite. Tsk. Jang-woo is too weak for that. Come on, please help. Dong-shik hyung is helping too. Well, let me see first. Oh Jung-wook nodded his head with a haughty posture. His attitude had changedpletely from when he was scolded by the manager every time. Yoo-hyun smiled as he saw Oh Jung-wook, who had the vibe of an instructor. Now it was Lee Jang-woos turn to move. Jang-woo, lets do it. Senior, I cant think of anything. Lee Jang-woo hesitated as he caught the gaze, and Yoo-hyun hit Kang Dong-shik hard and said firmly. Jang-woo, hes Kim Chun-shik who only runs away. Make him angry enough to want to rush at you with strong words. Yoo-hyun, this is not right. Anyone would think Im a scapegoat. Kang Dong-shik protested, but Yoo-hyun ignored him quickly. Hyung-nim, you know this is just a joke. No matter what. Kang Dong-shik raised his voice, but it was useless. Yoo-hyun turned his head again and poked Lee Jang-woos pride. Jang-woo, you can run away if you dont like it. No. Ill do it. Lee Jang-woo clenched his fist and red at Kang Dong-shik. His eyes were quite fierce. But his words were not. Chun-shik,e here. Ill break you right now. Yawn. Again. Kang Dong-shik yawned, and Yoo-hyun shook his head. Chapter 404: Chapter 404: Lee Jang-woo clenched his teeth and opened his mouth again. Chun-sik, you bad kid. Dont run away. Ill smash you right now. Sigh. Kang Dong-sik plugged his ears, and Yoo-hyun tapped his temple with his finger. What should he do with that guy who had aplex of being nice? Oh Jung-wook just watched him quietly. Chun-sik, I can handle you with my full power. It was when Lee Jang-woo opened his mouth again. Kang Dong-sik couldnt stand it and stepped forward. Ah, so frustrating. You bastard, this X beep beep beep beep beep He spat out curses non-stop that were harsh to hear. He even made a fierce expression that felt like he was hitting him with words. It wasnt a lie that he had dominated the dark world. Uh, uh. Yoo-hyun couldnt stand it and covered his mouth. Brother, youll get cut off if you do an interview like that, cut off. But the curses seemed to stimte him, and Lee Jang-woos face turned red. Kang Dong-sik shrugged his shoulders. Look at that. Jang-woo is pissed off. But Oh Jung-wook just snickered. Im not on the same level as you guys. What? Jung-wook, do you have anything special? If youre confident, why dont you try it once? Kang Dong-sik snapped his fingers, and Oh Jung-wook chuckled. Thud. Oh Jung-wook took a step forward after unfolding his arms, and looked down at Kang Dong-sik with his chin up. He was always a gentle sheep in front of Kang Dong-sik, but now he had a predators expression. He even lifted one corner of his mouth and provoked him. What are you doing with a fly swatter? Why? Trying to catch flies? His voice wasnt strong, but his unique sarcastic tone irritated his ears. Even the weak provocation made Kang Dong-siks lips tremble. Yoo-hyun, who was listening, admired him inwardly. The interview was not only about words, but also expressions and reactions. Oh Jung-wook took another step closer. You shouldnt let stupid guyspete. At least you should have a high school diploma to be worth fighting. Ugh. The personal attack made Kang Dong-sik clench his fist. He shivered as he narrowed his eyes. Whether he did or not, Oh Jung-wook looked down at him and sneered. Just stay home and sleep. Dont get beaten up and lose more hair than you already have. When he touched hisplex, Kang Dong-sik exploded. Hey, you son of a bitch. Are you talking to me right now? You asked me to provoke you. Lee Jang-woo gritted his teeth and spoke again. Chun-sik, you little brat. Stop running away. Ill crush you right here and now. Ugh. Kang Dong-sik covered his ears, and Yoo-hyun tapped his temple with his finger. How could he deal with that guy who had a nice guyplex? Oh Jung-wook watched him silently. Chun-sik, youre nothing to me. I can take you down with my full power. That was when Lee Jang-woo opened his mouth again. Kang Dong-sik couldnt take it anymore and stepped up. Geez, enough already. You freaking jerk, this X bleep bleep bleep bleep bleep He spewed out curses non-stop that were harsh to hear. His face was fierce as if he was hitting him with words. He wasnt lying when he said he had ruled the dark world. Eek, eek. Yoo-hyun couldnt bear it and shut his mouth. Brother, youll get fired if you do an interview like that, fired. But the curses seemed to fuel him, and Lee Jang-woos face turned red. Kang Dong-sik shrugged his shoulders. See that? Jang-woo is pissed off. But Oh Jung-wook just snorted. Im not on your level, guys. What? Jung-wook, do you have anything special? If youre so confident, why dont you try it once? Kang Dong-sik snapped his fingers, and Oh Jung-wookughed. Thump. Oh Jung-wook took a step forward after unfolding his arms, and looked down at Kang Dong-sik with his chin up. He was always a gentle sheep in front of Kang Dong-sik, but now he had a predators expression. He even lifted one corner of his mouth and taunted him. Why are you carrying a fly swatter? What for? Trying to catch flies? His voice wasnt loud, but his sarcastic tone was annoying. Even the weak taunt made Kang Dong-siks lips quiver. Yoo-hyun, who was listening, was impressed. The interview was not only about words, but also expressions and reactions. Oh Jung-wook took another step closer. You shouldnt let stupid guyspete. You should at least have a high school diploma to be worth fighting. Argh. The personal attack made Kang Dong-sik clench his fist. He trembled as he narrowed his eyes. Whether he cared or not, Oh Jung-wook looked down at him and smirked. Just stay home and sleep. Dont get beaten up and lose more hair than you already have. When he touched hisplex, Kang Dong-sik exploded. Hey, you bastard. Are you talking to me right now? You asked me to provoke you. Lets die today, you and me. Kang Dong-shik ran, and Oh Jung-wook circled around the ring. The manager who was watching them from below put his hand on his forehead. Yoo-hyunforted the flustered Lee Jang-woo. Lee Jang-woo should be able to handle this level of mockery. He could ignore the personal attacks and focus on the fighting style, which had a high chance of working. In this seemingly absurd situation, Yoo-hyun saw hope. Lets mix the two guys vibes half and half. Jang-woo, you can do it. Yes. Somehow, Lee Jang-woos voice sounded less confident than before. Still. Lee Jang-woos intense practice continued untilte that night. And he finally seeded in making Kang Dong-shik explode. As Lee Jang-woo prepared for a different interview than before, the office atmosphere also changed from before. To be exact, the already fierce office atmosphere became even more vicious. It was because of the aftermath of the confrontation between Kim Hyun-min director and the two team leaders of TV and IT. They ended it well, but the resentment in their hearts could not be easily relieved. The shock wave came down all the way down. The TV and IT team members who were already heated up for the whole meeting prepared hard this time as if they were going to end it. 13th floor small conference room. At the ce where three members of part 1 gathered, Yoo-hyun heard that story from Kwon Se-jung deputy. They must have already agreed on it with the home appliance business division. They said that putting a panel logo on TV products doesnt make sense. Where did you hear that? Kwon Se-jung deputy answered Yoo-hyuns question right away. I have a senior in the TV nning department of the home appliance business division. I see. Yoo-hyun nodded and drank strawberry juice. It was a new menu at the coffee shop, and it was the only menu that Yoo-hyun hadnt tried. It was five hundred won more expensive than other menus, but it had plenty of strawberries and was perfect for eating. This time, Jang Jun-sik, who was watching his eyes, opened his mouth. The TV development team has decided to oppose our detailed technology. Thats what Lee Jin-mok chief of ultra-high resolution TF said. Hmm, this team leader is moving fast. Yoo-hyun passed it off again without much concern, and Kwon Se-jung deputy cautiously opened his mouth. Yoo-hyun, I admit that you got the development team data thanks to you. Its true that the development team leaders came to the video conference as you said. Why are you setting the mood? Just say what you want to say. When Yoo-hyun asked bluntly, Kwon Se-jung deputy spilled out what he had been holding back. He had a look that he wanted to go over this time for sure. But now theyre moving too. Everything we prepared is blocked. Why? Kwon Se-jung deputy raised his blood pressure at Yoo-hyuns indifferent reaction. Do you think it doesnt matter how this result turns out? Of course not. It has to go well. Really? Yeah. This result is important to me too. Yoo-hyun wasnt just saying that. He had to have a unified n for the innovative product TF toplete a piece of the big picture. It was a prerequisite to get a meaningful result at this meeting. To be exact, he had to grow the work up to the group leader level, or even the business director level. Kwon Se-jung deputy raised his voice even more when he felt Yoo-hyuns sincerity. But why arent you doing anything? The whole meeting is tomorrow. Im ready. Itll be fine. Yoo-hyun, TV team leader is a bit hot-tempered, but hes an experienced person. Especially in development, he has a tight grip. Yoo-hyun understood Kwon Se-jung deputys anxiety well. Lee Bon-seok team leader, who came from the development team and became a team leader, was famous for having a lot of experience in the TV group. Yoo-hyun also had some worries, but he was sure when he talked to him directly. He waspletely obsessed with his stubbornness now. It wasnt that hard to deal with such an opponent. Se-jung, having a lot of experience in this field is really advantageous, but sometimes it can hold you back. What do you mean? When something you believed so firmly turns out wrong, it breaks downpletely. Huh, yeah. Yoo-hyun stretched out his index finger toward Kwon Se-jung deputy and Jang Jun-sik, who looked puzzled. And one more thing. The TV development team will eventually move as we want. How can you say that? Theres no way Manager Kim Ho-geol can control the TV department as well. Kwon Se-jung, an assistant manager, asked Yoo-hyun. People dont always move ording to authority, you know. Then what? Sometimes they move because of their pride. Thats what will happen this time too. Especially the development department staff who only worked on one project. Yoo-hyun had spent a year with them at the Ulsan factory, so he was confident about this part. The two people who heard the rest of Yoo-hyuns exnation were skeptical. But they couldnt deny it because Yoo-hyun had shown them the results. Still, they couldnt just sit back and do nothing. On thest day, they also focused on their work. Yoo-hyun smiled as he looked at his colleagues and juniors. Well, it wont hurt to work hard. Im leaving. Yeah. Go. Please go ahead. The two people answered reluctantly. Yoo-hyun grabbed his bag and walked out of the office along with the end-of-work song. He saw Lee Bon-seok, the team leader, and Yoon Byung-gwan, the deputy manager,ing from the opposite side. Lee Bon-seoks caterpir eyebrows twitched as he stopped. You must think this meeting is a joke. Dont you know that the final decision on the integration n will be made tomorrow? No. I know. I prepared hard, so please take a good look. Yoo-hyun showed his confidence by giving a thumbs up. Where are you going now? Yoon Byung-gwan, who tried to intervene, was stopped by Lee Bon-seok. Leave him alone. Today is hisst day to smile. Yes, team leader. I understand. Yoon Byung-gwan, who had dark circles under his eyes from working several nights in a row, bowed his head. They were such kind team leader and part leader. They would be working together anywayter. Yoo-hyun smiled and greeted them. Then Ill see you tomorrow. Have a good evening. Hmph. Lee Bon-seok clenched his fist, but did nothing else. He had a reason for that. -If you interfere with the mobile team staff one more time, Ill really lose it. A few days ago, Kim Hyun-min, the manager, warned him with a furious look in a confrontation situation. Lee Bon-seok backed off a step as if he was really going to grab him by the cor. It was the same now. He held back his anger and endured it as soon as physical friction urred, because his promotion would go down the drain. But he didnt intend to let it go like this. He gritted his teeth as he watched Yoo-hyuns back get farther away. Lets see after I finish you off tomorrow. He was determined to crush him with work. Late that night in the conference room. Lee Bon-seok nodded his head as he received reports from all the team members in one ce. Okay. Well, this is not bad. There was no other praise or encouragement, just that one word, but he felt differently inside. The team data preparation was perfect and themunication with the development team was already done. There was no reason to lose in a situation where the rejection result from the home appliance business division was obvious. -The integration n is already gone. Lee Bon-seoks mouth curled up slightly. And the next afternoon. He entered the 13th floor conference room with a conclusion in his mind. It was where the whole meeting of TF members was held. He felt good until he sat down in the seat of honor. But. As time went by, he realized that something was wrong. He swallowed his saliva and looked around. On the screen, Yoo-hyuns integration n was shared with each department in a video conference. On one side of the wall, there were small windows showing the development teams from Ulsan and Gimpo factories on TV screens. It was exactly as Lee Bon-seok had imagined, but there was one difference. He thought that the development team workers would attend the meeting, but they were all team leaders or above. It wasnt a meeting convened by the group leader or an official meeting. Why did those people attend this meeting? He pretended to be indifferent with his arms crossed, but Lee Bon-seoks eyes were full of anxiety. Yoo-hyuns voice rang out through the microphone as he led the meeting. Id like to hear from the development team about SLC technology rted to Retina Premium technology. Tick. As soon as he finished speaking, channel 2 in the upper right corner of the TV screen was activated. The voice of CTO SLC panel research team leader came through the speaker. The person who should have opposed because of more work was trying to expand it boldly instead. -It wasnt bad when I applied SLC to mobile ultra-high resolution. I think it would be nice to apply it to IT side like TV. The camera installed on top of the TV automatically focused on Yoo-hyun, the speaker. Thank you for your opinion, team leader. -Heh. You dont look good in a suit at Hansung Tower instead of Ulsan. This is my original position, you know. I just went back to where I belong. As Yoo-hyun answered, channel 1 was activated and Kim Ho-geol, the manager of ultra-high resolution TF, spoke. -Team Leader Kang, Han is very skilled. -Manager Kim always protects Han. Heh. The snicker of the SLC panel research team leader, who was famous for being grumpy, was visible. The sales and marketing staff of the TV group who knew him well looked flustered. Chapter 405: Chapter 405: The IT group staff in charge of the ultra-high-resolution tablet panel business were also flustered. It was because the head of the ultra-high-resolution TF, who had the full support of the business director, mentioned Yoo-hyun personally. As the buzzing atmosphere continued, Yoo-hyun cut in. Mr. Kang, then Ill proceed with applying SLC to all products. -Thats fine. If the nning team pushes it like that, well be happy too. We also pushed TV at once and seeded. Right, Mr. Lee? Suddenly, the SLC panel research team leader asked, and Lee Bon-seok team leader stiffened his expression and answered. Haha. Yes, thats right. -You were very driven back then, Mr. Lee. Im still working hard. -Well, the proposals you made are radical. You must be having a hard time, Mr. Lee. Hehe. Yes. Thats right. Haha. Lee Bon-seok team leader smiled awkwardly, and the SLC panel research team leader left at the right timing. -There are many people waiting, but I talked too much. Mr. Han, please proceed. Yes. Thank you for your kind words. Yoo-hyun bowed his head and moved on to the next agenda. Jang Jun-sik pressed theptop button as Yoo-hyun signaled, and the corresponding data appeared on the screen. Next, Id like to hear from TV Circuit 4 Team about narrow bezel technology. As Yoo-hyun finished speaking, channel 3 was activated. TV Circuit 4 Team was originally attended by a practitioner, but it was hastily reced by a team leader. It was because the practitioner made a wrong remark about 4K and was scolded by other development team leaders. Thinking that he couldnt be pushed back anymore, TV Circuit 4 Team leader put some strength in his voice. -Its impossible to do 4K with narrow bezel in our current schedule. We have to modify too many things from IC. The logo idea you suggested is good, but please consider that it doesnt make sense forrge TV development situation. However, he kept at least some courtesy in front of other team leaders. Lee Bon-seok team leader raised his voice as if he had been waiting for that. Thats right. Its unreasonable to lump panels with different characteristics into one category. Its better to stick with what we have and do our best ording to our abilities. In other words, he said that the role of innovation product TF was unnecessary. From the development teams point of view, it was a wee story since there was no additional work. Lee Bon-seok team leader nned to persuade them one by one by picking on this part. But why is that guy smiling? It was the moment when Lee Bon-seok team leaders instinct told him that something was wrong. Channel 1 connected to ultra-high-resolution TF was activated and Kim Ho-geols voice came out. -Mr. Ahn, didnt TV Preceding Panel Teamplete an in-cell gate for ultra-high-resolution? We applied that idea and verified it too. Channel 4 was activated and TV Preceding Panel Team leader chimed in. -It did. You saw it together when we made a prototype at Gimpo factoryst time. The panel side is fine. The atmosphere turned strangely. Somehow, everyone except TV Circuit 4 Team leader seemed to be attacking him. -Mr. Ahn, thats true, but even if we have a panel, we have to make new IC and COF to follow the signal connected to it. Thats a different story. TV Circuit 4 Team leader countered, and this time Jung In-wook team leader of ultra-high-resolution TF grabbed the microphone. -Mr. Hwang, dont we just need to follow the gate signal so we dont need to make a separate driver IC? From some point on, the development teams started arguing with each other with innovation product TF as the mediator. TV Circuit 4 Team leader didnt back down either. -Mr. Jung, we have to change the film attached to the driver IC, do you think that signal justes out? -We can make COF within schedule. And if you need gate signal output, well provide you with IC we developed. -Its not like we cant do that. Of course we can, but were too busy with schedule. Eventually, TV Circuit 4 Team leader who had been holding on well got angry with his pride hurt. As Lee Bon-seok team leaders expression distorted, Yoo-hyun didnt miss that opportunity and intervened. Mr. Hwang, then TV side can also respond? And you need additional support to do that. -Yeah. We can do anything if we do it, theres nothing we cant do in the world. Yes. I understand. Then Ill mark narrow bezel technology as conditionally possible. Ill let you know as soon as I review the additional support part. Yoo-hyun gave an answer right away. TV Circuit 4 Team leader who was speechless passed the responsibility to Lee Bon-seok team leader. -Mr. Lee, this is going too differently from what we wrote in the beginning? You went to TF, but arent you being too aggressive? What? No, thats not it. He had already agreed on this part, but it was with a practitioner, not a team leader. He couldnt say that fact in this ce. -You should have told me this sooner. If youre going to do it, do it. Isnt it too hard on schedule? Im trying to go in the direction of not doing it. Lee Bon-seok team leader calmed down TV Circuit 4 Team leader who was nagging at him. He wondered how he ended up leading the TF project. -What will you do if the group leader offers additional support? Theres no way that will happen. The home appliance division rejected this item too. -Why do you keep changing your story? What will you do then? Did you confirm it? The TV circuit 4 team leader, who was cornered, snapped. No, its just As he hesitated, channel 1 turned on and Kim Ho-geol, the deputy director, summarized the situation. -Lets only talk about development-rted matters here. You can get approval from the group leader directly for that kind of thing. In front of the other team leaders, Lee Bon-seok, the team leader, had no answer. He was trapped by all the unexpected situations. Yes. Lets do that. He finally bowed his head. The other meeting contents were not much different from this one. The ultra-high-resolution TF team took the initiative and proposed technical alternatives to the IT and TV teams. The engineers with pride would not say that our teamcked technical skills. They all agreed conditionally, and thanks to that, the meeting with the development team went very positively. Thats ridiculous. A man sitting in the corner of the meeting room uttered a hollow voice. He was from the IT product nning team and had seen many team leaders who cut off the requests of the sales and marketing staff. The development side had always opposed the ns pushed by the nning side, calling them pie in the sky. It was never easy to move them unless the group leader stepped in. But now, they all said it was possible. How could it make sense that those who said it was hard to change 0.1 millimeter thickness could change big items that would take a year-long project? He was not the only one who could not understand this situation. As everyone lost their words, Yoo-hyun quickly wrapped up the meeting with the development team. Thank you for attending despite your busy schedule. I will let you know the results as soon as they are organized, and I will proceed with the support part that came up during the meeting after consultation. p p p p p p. For a moment, apuse rang out in the meeting room and from the TV speaker. As soon as the video conference was cut off, there was silence in the meeting room. Jang Jun-hong, the IT team leader, had been distancing himself from the atmosphere since earlier. He had a quick eye for things. Yoo-hyuns attention was on Lee Bon-seok, the TV team leader sitting next to him. His face was flushed red, and he seemed to be barely holding back his boiling anger. He must have been frustrated to vent in front of the development team leaders. One way or another. Thanks to Lee Bon-seok, he was able to settle things with the development department at once. Yoo-hyun expressed his gratitude with a smile as their eyes met briefly. Squeak. At that moment, Lee Bon-seoks reason snapped as his anger erupted. How dare you make me eat shit by mobilizing the development team leaders? Grind. The sound of his teeth grinding could be heard from afar. His expression was fierce enough to match that. In a quiet atmosphere like a dead mouse, Yoo-hyun answered calmly. It was you who suggested to invite the development team. I just followed your proposal. You should have called the workers, not the team leaders. It was exactly what they said when someone was cornered. Despite his absurd sophistry, Yoo-hyun faced him with ease. How would I know who woulde? This Lee Bon-seoks face turned red and blue at his tant lie. As he was about to explode, Kim Hyun-min, who had been silent, opened his mouth. Lee team leader, stop it and wrap it up. Werent you the one who called this meeting? Lee Bon-seok sighed deeply as he confirmed that everyones eyes were on him. Ha. You seem to be doing well on your own, so just do whatever you want. If it had been before, Kim Hyun-min would have backed down at this point. If the TV team went on strike, this organization might fall apart. But he had something in mind after seeing Yoo-hyuns meeting today. He said it without hesitation. Then lets proceed with the integration n for now. The development schedule will be as we initially set. Please notify each team to the development team. What do you mean? You said youre not doing the home appliance division right now. Why are you doing something that wont work? Do you think you can impress other clients with that? You have to check with your team. As Director Kim Hyun-min gestured casually, Team Leader Lee Bon-seoks face crumpled. Do you think the group leaders will approve if you go out like this? -Youll have to report to the group leader anyway. Please fix the schedule after the date I told you. Director Kim Hyun-min chuckled as he saw Yoo-hyun smirk. That guy was always like that. Director Kim Hyun-min spoke firmly with a strong tone. Then lets set up a report for the group leader. Huh? Ill set the schedule. Please prepare the report for the group leader by then. Team Leader Lee Bon-seok was speechless and Director Kim Hyun-min smiled leisurely. He looked more mature than when he had confronted him in the conference roomst time. Alright, lets wrap it up. Good job on todays meeting. Thank you for your hard work. The meeting ended with the voices of the people. Buzzing. After the meeting, there was a tense atmosphere in the office. If it was another organization, they could just go back to their seats, but the situation was different now. They couldnt stay in their seats because of the fierce energying from across the partition. 20th floor outdoor terrace. Director Kim Hyun-min looked down at the Gangnam view and vented his honest feelings. Damn those development nning team bastards. Why cant they put some partitions around my directors seat? Or make me a separate room. You used to say that stuff was all nonsense, didnt you? Director Kim Hyun-min shook his head at Yoo-hyuns question. Its different from then. There was no one in my team who looked at me like that. You were pretty reckless back then. As reckless as you? What did I do? I just conducted the meeting. Who are you kidding? Dont I know Director Kim Ho-geol? Director Kim Hyun-min reached out his hand to put a headlock on Yoo-hyun. Of course, Yoo-hyun was not an easy target. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun dodged his body slightly and sipped his coffee leisurely. It wasnt the director then. You saw it, right? He spoke sensibly. Youve been doing bomb stuff for months, you should grow up by then. Thanks to that, you got some help too, right? At Yoo-hyuns words, Director Kim Hyun-min slowly lowered his hand. Then he raised one hand to his waist and looked at the Gangnam view with a paper cup in his mouth. Well, yeah. I also felt something today when I saw you. Id love to hear what the cheap master has to say. What is he trying to say by setting up this atmosphere? Yoo-hyun replied with a good humor and Director Kim Hyun-min gave a hollowugh. Chapter 406: Chapter 406: He looked serious, as if he had gone through some hardships. Why are you so worried about TF? Its not like youll get fired if it fails. Youre acting like you have a lot of pressure on your shoulders since you became a manager. What are you talking about? We cant let it fail. What about the people below us? Kim Hyun-min, the manager, gave him a dumbfounded look as he argued back. You little brat, what? Youre the one whos ruining everything for us. It was true that they had secured a meeting with the group leaders thanks to him, but that was not a solution at all. As long as the two team leaders had different opinions, they would surely try to persuade their group leaders in an unfavorable direction. The TV and IT group leaders were opposed to the existence of TF from the start. If they had solid evidence, they would confront the business director and eventually cancel TF. But would that really happen? Dont worry. That wont happen. He asserted confidently, and Kim Hyun-min poked his ribs. You, what are you up to now? No. Not me. He shook his head with a meaningful smile. Kim Hyun-min contacted the group leaders himself. He immediately sent out an official meeting invitation email after getting the dates. Thanks to that, the meeting with the group leaders was arranged in no time. It was a much more serious meeting than the one led by the team leaders, so the team leaders felt the heat. The TV and IT team members who had stayed up all night for todays report faced the worst situation. Some even rebelled against Yun Byung-gwan, the deputy manager who forced them to work overtime. Deputy manager, weve been working like crazy for a week. We did it because you said it would be over today. Kim, I know. I know, okay? But what can we do when the situation is like this? Why do we have to suffer so much? Look at mobile. Theyre doing fine without working overtime. It was a remark that implied that Yun Byung-gwan and Lee Bon-seok, the team leader, were ipetent. Swoosh. As soon as he heard a loud noiseing from behind him, he quietly got up from his office. Kwon Se-jung, the deputy head, dragged Jang Jun-sik who was working without care. As expected, a loud noise came from behind them. Hey. Are you kidding me right now? If youre going to do that, go to mobile. Get out of here right now. Please send me. Ill go. What? Are you crazy? The voice grew fainter as it got louder. He muttered as he walked away. Theres another deputy head over there who has guts. No matter how nice someone is, therees a time when they explode. He nodded his head at Kwon Se-jungs answer, who came next to him. I should ask him for a coffeeter. He might punch you if he sees you. Then Ill go with you. Youre the one who came up with the idea and pushed it forward. What? Why are you pushing me? Kwon Se-jung asked incredulously and Jang Jun-sik stepped forward. Ill protect you. Whos protecting who? Forget it. Go drink some coffee and cool your head. He chuckled and handed him the corporate card he had received from Kim Young-gil earlier. Jang Jun-sik blinked his eyes as he took the card and Kwon Se-jung asked curiously. Arent you going? Nah. I have somewhere to go. Where? Just. To see a familiar face. He smiled brightly and got on the elevator going up. A momentter. In a meeting room on the opposite side of the outdoor terrace on the 20th floor. In that deserted ce, he faced Park Doo-sik, the deputy manager. They had be close since they moved out of Yeontae business site. And now they knew each others backgrounds well enough that they didnt feel awkward anymore. Ive been going to this new coffee shoptely Haha. Youre having fun. Ive been hanging out in the VIP room They exchanged pleasantries and he looked into his old bosss eyes. His sharp eyes moved around trying to read his mind. As their conversation stopped, he took a sip of his coffee and opened his mouth. Are you asking me why I rmended you again? Haha. Did you get into my head? Its written all over your face. Can I hear the reason this time? At this point in the past. Kyeong Wook Shin was the head of strategy at the group strategy office, and Doo Sik Park was his subordinate. The two of them had a great rapport and produced impressive results. What would they look like if they joined hands on the opposite side of the group strategy office? Yoo-hyun was very curious about that. Thats why he rmended him, but he couldnt tell the truth, so he beat around the bush. Director Park hired me during the interview. I guess its easier to think that we just had a connection. Yes. Thats the right answer. Doo Sik Park gave a bitter smile at Yoo-hyuns cool reply. He paused for a moment and opened his mouth. The new organization will probably be called the Innovation Strategy Office. Really? He has no sense of naming. I suggested it. Oh Doo Sik Park waved his hand awkwardly as Yoo-hyun trailed off. Haha. No. I also thought it wasnt that good of a name. He said no, but he seemed to have hoped for more. He had that side to him. Yoo-hyun suppressed hisughter and asked. Can you handle it? You must be very busy these days. Dont even mention it. I didnt know the group strategy office was full of jerks. What happened? The group strategy office was hell-bent on tarnishing Kyeong Wook Shins reputation. Theyunched their first attack through the media, and then immediately started to clean up their lines within thepany. They entertained the key executives of each subsidiary and secured their loyalty, and investigated and interviewed everyone rted to Kyeong Wook Shin. There were also other things, such as using anonymous bulletin boards to spread bad rumors about Kyeong Wook Shin through the employees. Even in coffee shops, he could hear people talking about Kyeong Wook Shin. Doo Sik Park vented his anger. Even if I try to ignore it, its too much. At this rate, not only the public, but also all the employees will have a bad image of him. Thats better. So that the reversal effect will be bigger? Yes. Doo Sik Park looked amazed at Yoo-hyuns answer. Director Shin said the same thing. Hes the most calm person in this situation. He doesnte to work anyway. He also heard that he sometimes went toic cafes by himself. Thanks to Yoo-hyun, he had an unexpected hobby. Haha. Youre the only one who can say that to Director Shin. Doo Sik Park, who shrugged his shoulders, asked Yoo-hyun. Oh, hows the press conference preparation going? I checked the internal schedule, and Director Shins script is out. Im proofreading it first. Hows the content? Its good. It seems like it will cause a big wave. Do you want to see it? Kyeong Wook Shins draft, Doo Sik Parks revision. This interesting script had to be watched live. That was why Yoo-hyun waved his hand at Doo Sik Parks offer. No. Its no fun if I get spoiled. I want to enjoy watching it. Youre amazing. How can you be so calm? "Why not? As soon as Director Shin steps up, a storm will hit. The war will begin. Doo Sik Park was not exaggerating. The storm that Kyeong Wook Shin would bring would shake up the entire Hansung Group in an instant. On top of that, they had to fight a war with the huge group strategy office with a newly created organization. It was bound to be a very dynamic event. Yoo-hyun was still calm. You look happy for someone whos facing that. Yes. Its the first time I feel excited doing my job. Doo Sik Parks lips curled up in front of the huge change. He suited this ce better than the personnel team where he worked passively. Youll do well. I trust you. He smiled at Yoo-hyuns answer and got up from his seat and reached out his hand. We might not see each other for a while. Okay. Contact me if you need anything. Yoo-hyun shook hands with Deputy Manager Park Doo-sik. After meeting with Deputy Manager Park, Yoo-hyun returned to the 13th floor office. The atmosphere in the office was cold, as if a storm had swept through. The seat of the TV team assistant who had argued with Deputy Manager Yun Byunggwan earlier was empty. Where did he go? As Yoo-hyun tilted his head, he felt the piercing gazes of the other TV team members. He could sense the resentment in their eyes, and his chest felt slightly hot. But this was also a process he had to go through. It was better to break it off once and for all than to go along with them and fail. They would have to ept it once they received the results. As Yoo-hyun was thinking that, he heard a sharp voice from the window side. Hey. You,e here. Me? Yes, you. Team Leader Lee Bon-seok snapped his fingers without even calling Yoo-hyuns name. From his raised eyebrows, Yoo-hyun could tell that he was very angry. It was something that even a third-rate leader should not do, to explode in front of people. Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly, thinking that he was just that kind of person. Yes. Did you call me? Do you think Ill let this go? As Team Leader Lee red at him, Yoo-hyun smiled. He remembered the scene after his first weekly report at the Ulsan factory. What did Kim Hogul, who was the team leader at the time, say to him after he turned the meeting room upside down? Do you think Im a joke? Do you think you can make fun of me? He didnt jump up and hit him with a stick, but his ill feelings were simr. Back then, Yoo-hyun took his anger in stride. But now, the situation was different. As Yoo-hyun was about to counter him, Team Leader Choi Min-hee stepped in. Team Leader Lee, what did Han do wrong? He came back from the dispatch and worked hard toe up with an integration n. You should praise him instead. What do you mean by working hard? He always leaves early. Is that what you call work? But he managed to get the development departments agreement in one go, which the TV team couldnt do for a long time. She didnt just step in, but also subtly scratched Team Leader Lees wound. Looking closely, she seemed to be using the excuse of helping him to vent her frustration that she had been holding back for a long time. Yoo-hyun chuckled, and Team Leader Choi poked his ribs. Team Leader Lee, who had no idea of their inner thoughts, shouted loudly. What are you talking about? Do you think the group leader will approve? Do you think the client will approve? Who likes a logo on it? Ill do my best. From behind, Kwon Se-jung suddenly intervened and bowed his waist. Why is he doing that? As Yoo-hyun wondered, Kim Young-gil also came over and bowed his head. Then Jang Junsik joined them too. Well fill in the gaps and make good results. Before he knew it, all the members of Part 2 were behind Yoo-hyun. It wasnt just the situation that was different from when he was at the Ulsan factory. Back then, he was alone, but now he had great colleagues with him. Yoo-hyun looked at his colleagues on both sides and behind him and shrugged his shoulders. Well work together and make better results. These guys. Team Leader Lee was taken aback by the sudden crowd of people and opened his mouth wide. Team Leader Choi made the final save. Team Leader Lee, well do well on the group leaders report. Please support us a lot. Support? How could such a thinge up in this situation? Team Leader Lee snorted. Support or whatever, lets see at the group leaders report. Yes. Ill see you then. . As Yoo-hyun greeted him brightly, Team Leader Lee put his hand on his throbbing forehead. Team Leader Lee, who had be more venomous, pushed harder for the group leaders report. On the other hand, Team Leader Choipletely changed her strategy. She encouraged the team members who worked hard and let them leave early if they had no work. She reduced unnecessary meetings and created an environment where they could focus only on the group leaders report. Her leadership, which had grown a notch, also improved the team atmosphere. Chapter 407: Chapter 407: Time flew by. It was a busy afternoon preparing for the group leaders report. Swoosh. Deputy Kwon Se-jung leaned over to Yoo-hyuns seat and talked about the changed atmosphere. Other team members are so jealous of us. They have a reason to be. Its like a different world across the partition. Some people even asked for a transfer. Really? They dont have to do that. This shaky organization was not far from getting back on track. When that time came, they wouldnt need to switch teams. Kim Hyun-min, the section chief, would take care of everything. Deputy Kwon Se-jung, who sensed Yoo-hyuns thoughts, handed him a snack. Swoosh. Whats this? What do you mean? I bought it for you because you like fish-shaped bread. Why? Well, thanks. He could see the intention clearly, but Yoo-hyun didnt bring it up first. Instead, he nibbled on the fish-shaped bread and looked at the monitor. Deputy Kwon Se-jung, who was staring at him, asked. G20 summit? Thats a big deal, right? Yeah. A lot of people are working hard for it. Youre really into social news, huh? I just watch what I need. Yoo-hyun shook his head at Deputy Kwon Se-jungs words. He used to devour all the news while reflecting on his past memories, but not anymore. He was living in the present now. So he only watched the news that he really needed. The news about meeting Jeong Da-hye soon was obviously included in that. And there were other news as well. Click. As Yoo-hyun clicked on the fresh news that just came out, Deputy Kwon Se-jung blinked his eyes. Huh? MMA? Do you know him? Yeah. Hes my gym junior. Wow. Youre hanging out with a fierce junior. Deputy Kwon Se-jung stuck out his tongue as he saw the news title with Lee Jang-woos interview. Not only the news title, but also the aura from the photo was no joke. He wondered if he was really the kind junior he knew well. Yoo-hyun wanted to see the details quickly and went straight to the point. Se-jung, say what you want to say. You want me to teach you something again, right? Yeah. I have no clue how to do the group leaders report. Do you have any tips on how to persuade the group leader? Yoo-hyun chuckled at his colleague who came in bluntly. Dude, how do you persuade other group leaders? Damn. Cant you? No fishing or golden connections? Nah. None. Then what are you going to do? Your tower of effort will copse. Yoo-hyun gave apletely different answer to Deputy Kwon Se-jung, who looked gloomy. If you cant persuade the group leader, you have to persuade the business director. Deputy Kwon Se-jungs eyes widened. Huh? Are you going to challenge the crown prince or something? As expected, he had a great sense of humor. Yoo-hyunughed and waved his hand. I dont know about that. But itll work out. Really? Of course. If you want it badly enough, the whole universe will help you. So dont be like that and pray. Huh. Yoo-hyun winked at Deputy Kwon Se-jung, who stuck out his tongue. He patted his back and Deputy Kwon Se-jung quietly returned to his seat. Click. Deputy Kwon Se-jung didnt hesitate and took out his report materials. Then he started to look over them. As a countermeasure for customers. He soon concentrated and muttered to himself. Not with prayer, but with effort. Yoo-hyun gave a thumbs up to his colleague, who was trying to create his own crisis. Lee Jang-woo was not the type to give long interviews. He had never been in the newspapers for doing an interview. But today. His name boldly appeared on the news section of an inte portal site. The interview content was quite long, considering how much he had practiced. Most of the content focused on the championship belt and Kim Choonsik. -Kim Choonsiks fist makes me yawn. Others say hes fast, but to my eyes, he looks like a child ying. He knows that best himself. Thats why hes running away with the champion belt he got by chance. It was a childish but uplifting remark that was included in the interview. Yoo-hyun nodded as he read the content. This is what Jeongwook hyung coached him to do. He avoided personal attacks, but his unique sarcasm had Oh Jeongwooks vibe all over it. -Hes a coward who needs a whip. He must be afraid of me, so he keeps avoiding the match. This time, Ill smash him to pieces and make sure he never sets foot in the martial arts world again. He not only taunted him, but also used harsh words in the interview. His expression was grim in the article photo, and his words matched it well. This is what Dongsik hyungnim told him to do. Just by looking at the remark, he could imagine Kang Dongsiks strong ent. Not bad. That was Yoo-hyuns short impression of Lee Jang-woos interview. It was enough to show the challengers spirit. Compared to foreign cases, it wasnt too extreme. But this was Korea, where manners were valued. Was that why? While Yoo-hyun was talking with his colleague for a moment, thements increased rapidly. He had a rough idea of what direction they were going, but he still had to check them out. Click. As he pressed the button, thements popped up. -A champion is a coward? What kind of trashy personality is this? -Did he copy the foreign pro wrestling interviews? Its so clumsy and unpleasant. -Kim Choonsik may be a thug, but hes not worth being ridiculed by this brat. Choonsik, beat him up. -Huh? He has four wins in a row? There was such a guy? -His skills are not bad. But his matches are boring. -He seems to have yed a desperate card because he has no poprity. Its a pity. Hell be totally disliked. -Someone like him needs a life lesson from the champion. -Didnt he hear about Kim Choonsiks rumor? He should go find him and get his ass kicked. As expected, the public opinion was harsh. Kim Choonsik wasnt a nice image either, but he was still a champion who drew attention with his issues. It was natural that this kind of reaction woulde out when Lee Jang-woo, who had no recognition and was young, belittled him. The only good thing was that thanks to this, some people started to notice Lee Jang-woo. It was unusual for a martial arts fighters interview to get this much attention, so the strategy was sessful enough. But how did Lee Jang-woo feel right now? No one likes being cursed by the world. I wonder if that nice guy is okay. Yoo-hyun held his phone and hesitated to press the call button. Instead, he headed straight to the gym as soon as the closing song rang out. At that time. Ace Gym located in the suburbs of Seoul A man who received a phone call had a very hard expression on his face. Yes, hyungnim. Ignore that stupid interview. He just spouted nonsense. Yes. Yes. Haha. Im champion Kim Choonsik. I dont care about this stuff. This was already his tenth phone call. Kim Choonsik, who forced a smile, threw his phone away as soon as he hung up. Bang. He broke his phone regrly, but this time the cycle was especially fast. That blue-eyed brat belittled me? He entered the gym managers office with a grim expression on his face. Bang! Manager-nim, where is that guy who made useless noise with an interview? The man who was sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed fiddled with his sunsses and answered nonchntly. Choonsik-ah, just ignore it. Hes just trying to provoke you and get a match. So what? Do you think I can just let it go? Ill just go and beat him up, so tell me where he is. I knew youd say that. Lets go together. But dont break his bones like before. Itll make trouble. Of course. Ill only hit him until he shivers. Some possible ways to continue my response are: Kim Chun-siks mouth curled up in a smirk. A few momentster. Yoo-hyun entered the gym and looked for Lee Jang-woo right away. Lee Jang-woo was in a corner, hitting a sandbag with a heavy expression. Bang. Bapang. Bang. The sound was so fierce that no one dared to approach him. Thud thud. Park Young-hoon, who was skipping rope, stopped Yoo-hyun in his tracks. Leave Jang-woo alone. Since when is he like this? Its been a while. Hes been acting like that since he got a call from home. Yoo-hyun nodded, knowing what kind of son Lee Jang-woo was at home. He was a dutiful son who never said anything bad about anyone. But now he had made a disparaging remark about someone else. And many people were criticizing his son for it. Even if it was for the sake of making an issue, it must have hurt the parents feelings. Yoo-hyun replied, He must have gotten calls from all kinds of ces since the article came out. I know, right? It could have been taken as a yful provocation, but our people are so rigid. Park Young-hoon defended Lee Jang-woo, but Yoo-hyun had a different opinion. No. If they dont take it yfully, it wont work. You saw it, right? The article got published because it was provocative. Yeah, but Jang-woo is so weak at this kind of thing. He has to go through this to get higher. Let me talk to him. Yoo-hyun pushed Park Young-hoon aside and approached Lee Jang-woo. Lee Jang-woo didnt even notice Yoo-hyuns presence and kept hitting the sandbag mindlessly. His back was soaked with sweat. Thud. Yoo-hyun put his palm on the swinging sandbag and Lee Jang-woo finally paused. Huh, huh. Senior. Are you trying to make it burst? What? Come up here. Ill hold the mitt for you for old times sake. Yoo-hyun gestured to him and Lee Jang-woo bowed his head as he wiped his sweat. Thank you, senior. His personality was still kind and polite. Yoo-hyun climbed onto the ring and put on the mitt that the coach usually used. It was long enough to cover his elbow and thick enough to cushion a strong kick. He thought he could handle it, but when he took Lee Jang-woos attack, it was no joke. Thwack. Thwack. Yoo-hyun caught Lee Jang-woos rough punches with the mitt. He felt a tingling sensation in his forearm even though he hadnt been hit much. Thwump. He took a kick to his waist and felt like he was lifted off the ground for a moment. Was this how he was? It was iparable to when Yoo-hyun sparred with him in the past. It wasnt just his power that improved. His speed and bnce were also much better than before. Yoo-hyun felt proud of his juniors progress. But he didnt express his feelings directly. Instead, he pushed Lee Jang-woo hard who was hesitating. Jang-woo, you dont need to look back. Youre not wrong. I trust you. Yes. At Yoo-hyuns words, Lee Jang-woo rushed in and threw a punch. Bapang. Lee Jang-woo had grown as a fighter not only externally but also internally. Shed your old shell. If you deliver the results, all the finger-pointing people are doing now will turn into praise for you. Its my choice. I wont back down. Thwump. Lee Jang-woo was stronger mentally than Yoo-hyun had thought. He could read his determination from his focused eyes. He struggled to prepare for the next step even in a situation where he could easily be shaken. How would things go? The match with Kim Chun-sik was unlikely to be decided right away. But he had gathered enough attention to have a chance to fight a higher-ranked fighter. He just had to move forward one step at a time. Yoo-hyun gave his beloved junior sincere advice. Dont be anxious. The opportunity wille soon. Yes, senior. I believe you. Lee Jang-woo answered with bright eyes. Chapter 408: Chapter 408: The training of the two men continued. The gym door opened, and a man appeared. He was slightly taller than Lee Jang-woo, with fierce eyes. Behind him, a middle-aged man with sunsses followed. They were both quite famous in this field. Kim Chun-sik? Ace Gym? The people who recognized them were startled. At that moment, the man who entered first ran quickly and jumped over the ring. Whoosh. He then started to put on the gloves that were in the corner of the ring. He didnt seem to care about his surroundings at all. He was impressive. Yoo-hyun finally saw the man who climbed up the ring. As Yoo-hyun was trying to recall his memory, Lee Jang-woo, who was next to him, clenched his fist and gritted his teeth. Kim Chun-sik. Kim Chun-sik? The champion came all the way here? Come to think of it, his torn eye and scar on his face matched the Kim Chun-sik he saw in the photo. -Didnt you hear about Kim Chun-sik? You should have gone to him and begged for mercy. Yoo-hyuns lips curled up as he remembered the intement. A pumpkin rolled in with its vines. He had no reason not to be happy. Kim Chun-sik, who put on his gloves, nodded his head. Are you the one? The coward who called me a coward? Yeah. Its me. Lets fight. Did Jang-woo know Kim Chun-sik before? He was so eager to fight him that his aura was no joke. But he shouldnt fall for Kim Chun-siks provocation and fight here. It would be meaningless whether he won or lost. The real match should be on the official ring. Whoa, whoa. Jang-woo, calm down. Hes a guest. As Yoo-hyun blocked him, he heard Kim Chun-siks voice from behind his back. Yeah. I need to beat you up today to sleep well. Come on. Ill crush youpletely. Yoo-hyun turned his body and stopped Kim Chun-sik from approaching. He looked like a thug, but he was courteous as he was a guest. Please calm down. If you want to fight, lets do it officially. Who are you to butt in? As Kim Chun-sik raised his fist and threatened Yoo-hyun, Lee Jang-woo rushed in. Dont talk to my senior like that, you bastard. Before Yoo-hyun could stop him, Kim Chun-siks fist flew. What? Bastard? You punk. Thud. Yoo-hyun shouted as he blocked his fist with a mitt. Stop it. For a moment, Lee Jang-woo calmed down and dropped his fist. But Kim Chun-sik rushed forward instead. Despite Yoo-hyun''s push, his shin kicked Lee Jang-woo''s ass. A thud. "Thud." Lee Jang-woo suppressed a groan, and Yoo-hyuns eyes rolled back. That bastard. Did he just mess with my junior? The gym manager fumed as he saw the scene from below the ring. What is that kid doing in someone elses gym? Whoa, whoa. Calm down, Manager Jung. Its just a fight between kids. Why are you getting involved? A man wearing sunsses casually blocked the managers way. The manager confronted the man who used to be his rival. A fight between kids? What if they get hurt? Will you, Manager Park, take responsibility? What are you talking about? You shouldnt have provoked them so poorly. Isnt it against the etiquette to do such a thing? Why dont you have a formal match then? Stop ying these silly games. Formal match? Are you crazy? Why would I have a match with such a brat? Its enough to just y with him lightly while sparring. Park Chul-ho, the ace of the gym, sneered at the managers words. He meant that he wouldnt have a real match, but only a one-sided sparring. The manager gritted his teeth. Are you guys some kind of gangsters? What the hell are you trying to do? Whoa, whoa. You shouldnt have opened your mouth like that. Just let Chun-sik vent his anger by hitting him a few times. Park Chul-ho was about to finish his mocking words when he heard a scream from the ring. Argh. He saw Kim Chun-sik bleeding from his nose. Yoo-hyun was a man who knew his limits. He had no intention of ruining his juniors future with his anger. Lee Jang-woo. Calm down. Yoo-hyun stopped Lee Jang-woo, who became agitated. While Lee Jang-woo froze, Kim Chun-sik, who had noticed the nosebleed, rushed over. "You son of a bitch, touch someone." Wham. Yoo-hyun, caught in the middle, dodged a flying punch from Kim Chun-sik and grabbed him around the waist. "I told you to stop." "You son of a bitch, why are you only grabbing me?" As Kim Chun-sik struggled, Lee Jang-woo came at him again. He kept still when he was hit, but he couldn''t contain his excitement when Yoo-hyun said something to him. "Don''t swear at him." After pushing Kim Chun-sik away, Yoo-hyun spun around to block Lee Jang-woo again. At that moment, the tip of Yoo-hyun''s meat, which reached up to his elbow, struck Kim Chun Shik''s chin. It was the same meat that had given him a nosebleed earlier. "Crunch." "Jang-woo, stop, can''t you hear me?" "Hmph, hmph, yes, senior." "Okay, calm down, we''re professionals, let''s not fight here, let''s fight properly in the ring." As Yoo-hyun pushed Lee Jang-woo''s chest with his mitt, Kim Chun-sik, who had hesitated, charged. This time, his fist was directed at Yoo-hyun. "Fuck, I''m hitting you on purpose." Boom. Kim dodged his punch with ease, but Yoo-hyun grabbed him around the waist again and pushed him out of the ring. Kim Chun-sik was helpless, as Yoo-hyun''s body was low andpletely enveloped him. "Who''s to say who hit you, you just bumped into me trying to be fair." This bastard. As he hit Yoo-hyuns back with a shaky hand, Yoo-hyun tightened his arm. Hey, calm down. Aaah. Kim Chun-shik screamed as his back bent like a bow. A momentter. Kim Chun-shik, who had wiped off his nosebleed, came down from the ring. For some reason, his eyes were also swollen. Ace director Park Chul-ho strongly protested. Director Jung. Are you crazy? How can you make the champions face look like this? The director turned red. No, Jang-woo didnt hit him. Right, Jang-woo? Im not sure. I think I grazed him. As Jang-woo scratched his head, Yoo-hyun, who was listening, interjected. He only grazed him, but I guess thats what happened. Hes weaker than I thought. What did you say? You bastard, you hit him. Kim Chun-shik red up, and the director asked Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun, did you do it? Of course not. I was holding the mitt. You saw it. Maybe he deliberately hit his own face to provoke us? Yoo-hyuns provocation made Kim Chun-shik spit out a harsh word. Are you crazy? This is really going to kill me. Dont be rude to your senior. The director stopped Jang-woo from rushing in and nodded at Park Chul-ho. Director Park, what do you say? Park Chul-ho, who had been ring, gritted his teeth. I wont let this go. This gym is like a hole in the wall. Ill make it go bankrupt right away. Chun-shik, dont waste your anger here. Lets go. He then put his arm around Kim Chun-shiks shoulder. It was a move he made after judging that there was nothing to gain from staying here. He came as he pleased, but he wont leave as he pleases. Yoo-hyun stepped in, seeing that he was about to slip away. Hisughter-filled voice echoed loudly. Haha. Jang-woo, you dont need to fight with that coward. Hes too weak and it wont be any fun. I could see how slow his punches were. Yes, senior. What did you say? Yoo-hyun didnt miss Kim Chun-shiks distorted expression. It was clear that he had hit his pride, who took pride in his speed. Yoo-hyun recalled instructor Oh Jung-wooks demonstration and pressed harder. Yeah. Whats the point of fighting with a wimp who whines after getting hit by a mitt? Lets go to our world instead. If that guy is the champion, youll definitely win in the world. I understand. Ill ignore that cowardly guy. The moment Jang-woo said that. Kim Chun-shik mmed the ice he had on his eyes to the floor. Bang. Fuck. What did you say? Fine. Lets fight, lets fight. Ill beat you to a pulp. It was a really childish provocation, but it worked perfectly. Chun-shik, calm down. You dont need to do a worthless match. Park Chul-ho tried to stop him, but it was useless. Kim Chun-shiks eyes were already rolled back. This is a mans pride. Let me fight. Illpletely smash him. If thats what you want, Ill ept your challenge. The director readily agreed, and Park Chul-ho took off his sunsses. His small eyes like buttonholes looked at the director. Challenge? Youre kidding. Fine, Director Jung, lets fight. Ill make you retire like before. Youve never beaten me, you pretentious bastard. They were both childish, whether they were young or old. Anyway. Thanks to them, Jang-woos title match was decided at an unbelievably fast speed. After Kim Chun-shik left. Jang-woo bowed to Yoo-hyun. Senior, thank you so much. Dont thank me. Youre the one whos fighting. Yoo-hyun said casually, and Jang-woo asked the question he had been holding back. Senior, how did you dodge Kim Chun-shiks punches? What? Actually, I couldnt see his punches. Jang-woo asked with a serious expression. The director, who was listening, joined in. Yeah, Yoo-hyun, how did you dodge them? Kim Chun-shik is not an easy guy. Kim Chun-shik was a bit of a thug and immature, but his skills were real. Especially in speed, he had no match in the country. He wasnt the lightweight champion for nothing. Yoo-hyun, who had been thinking for a while, said casually. He had a habit every time he threw a punch. What? What is it? The directors eyes widened, and Jang-woos eyes sparkled. Zing. Just then, the phone he had been waiting for rang, and Yoo-hyun held out his palm and asked for their understanding. Just a moment. Ill take this call ande back. Yoo-hyun entered the lounge and answered the phone right away. Soon after, reporter Oh Eun-bis voice came through. Her voice, which was always bright, sounded cautious today. -Mr. Han, you mentioned something about Shin Kyung-wook executive directorst time. So By now, the news must have spread all over the media. It seemed awkward for reporter Oh Eun-bi to say it first, so Yoo-hyun took the initiative. Is it because of the press conference tomorrow afternoon? -Gasp. You knew it already. What is this? What is he trying to say secretly all of a sudden? I dont know the details, but it will be a big issue. Yoo-hyun emphasized the issue and described the situation in a big way. He hoped that reporter Oh Eun-bi would do her best. There was no one more suitable than her to make a story out of an article. -Wow, it must be something huge. I have to prepare well. Thank you. Youre wee. Please write a great article. As expected, reporter Oh Eun-bi agreed cheerfully. Yoo-hyun exchanged a few more pleasantries with her, who was a very positive acquaintance, and hung up the phone. The current time popped up over the call end message. Tick-tock. It was time for the bomb that many peoples fates depended on to explode. Who would die and who would survive in this whirlwind? This will be fun. Yoo-hyuns lips curled up long. Chapter 409: Chapter 409: The next afternoon. There was no sign of any movement in the media yet, but there were people who did not miss the hint and acted ordingly. They were the members of the Group Strategy Office. They had set up a 24-hour situation room in the conference room and they were in a state of emergency. Song Hyun-seung, the executive director, burst into the room and untied his tie roughly. A press conference? What the hell is going on? We got a direct notification from Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook. Kwon Sung-hoe, the director in charge of the emergency situation room, answered immediately, and Song Hyun-seung snapped. He couldnt have done it alone. Whos behind this? It seems that there are some employees who are moving secretly. They seem to have formed a temporary organization. What? Seem? They seem? Are you kidding me? Is that all you found out after staying up all night? Im s-sorry. Song Hyun-seung scolded the director who bowed his head. Find out quickly. How big they are, what kind of organization they have. Whats the content of the press conference. What is Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho doing right now. How is the reaction from the Royal Family. Check it out as soon as possible. Yes. I understand. Kwon Sung-hoe bowed his waist at Song Hyun-seungs words. The atmosphere in the conference room was tense. At that moment. Inside the LCD business directors office on the 14th floor. Vice President Lim Jun-pyo was having a confrontation with Executive Director Heo Min-gang, the TV group leader. Heo Min-gang, who had joined the LCD business division and rose to the position of group leader, ranted. Vice President, do you think Im satisfied with just sticking a logo on the panel as an idea from TF? I gave up all my core personnel for that TF. Heo, calm down. Im listening. The Home Appliances Division is alsoughing at us. They say it doesnt make sense to stick a logo on TV. Honestly, weve done well with TV sales so far. But a woman who knows nothing about TV situation says something absurd Vice President Lim Jun-pyo drank his coffee while ignoring Heo Min-gangs words. It was hard to argue right now, because he was not wrong. He knew that better than anyone else as a former member of the Home Appliances Division. What is Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook thinking? He trusted his words and supported him as much as possible, but it was reaching its limit. What if the Home Appliances Division rises up because of this? Vice President Shin Cheon-sik might turn over the LCD business division once. As he pondered for a moment, his phone rang. He checked the content and picked up the remote control. Heo, wait a minute. Lets turn on TV. Huh? Whats on TV? Yeah. Something very important seems to being up. A glint appeared in Vice President Lim Jun-pyos eyes, which had been dead until then. Meanwhile. Yoo-hyun was on the phone with Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook in the office hallway. So, you have time to call me. -Of course I do. Arent you nervous? There must be a lot of reporters there. At Yoo-hyuns question, Shin Kyung-wook answered with a yful voice. -Well, Im less nervous than standing in front of the people of Yeontae Vige. Thats because you drank too much then. -Haha. Yeah. It was something Ive never experienced before. They exchanged jokes that were out of ce in a serious situation. Then, a calm and serious voice came from the phone. -This is where the real game begins." Please shoot a nice re for us. -Learn from me. Yoo-hyun smiled at his precious colleague. -Of course. Ill stick with you till the end, even if Im clumsy. -Haha. I cant show such an ugly sight. Ill contact youter. The phone was cut off with Shin Kyung-wooks refreshingugh. You look like youre doing well. Yoo-hyun smiled and returned to the conference room. A meeting led by Director Kim Hyun-min was in progress in the middle conference room on the 13th floor. He exined the current situation to the mobile team members who attended. I met with Group Leader Yu. He said everything will be fine, so dont worry. Group Leader Yu seems to have already moved by looking at what TV Team Leader said, right? Is it really okay? Director Kim Hyun-min calmly answered Choi Min-hee Team Leaders question. Group Leader Yu said so, what can we do? We have to trust him. Isnt it too vague? It would be nice if he could tell us something more clearly. Thats right. He looked so mysterious. He was like Han Daeri. Kim Hyun-min suddenly pointed at Yoo-hyun, who was surprised. Why are you suddenly biting me? Cant you get promoted right away? How does it work? Im a person who just returned from Yeontae Business Site. Yoo-hyun dodged the question and Kim Hyun-min pressed him further. Youre the one who came back and started to stir things up. Youve changed too much. Well, Han Daeri suddenly got promoted. Its a bit strange. Choi Min-hee Team Leader added a word and Kwon Se-jung Assistant Manager joined in. Han Daeri, do you really have some amazing backer who pulled you up? Does this guy have some kind of miracle? Yoo-hyun looked at Kwon Se-jung Assistant Manager with disbelief. Then he added more. If its someone who can pull you up from Yeontae Business Site, it must be the president. Hey, Kwon Assistant Manager, youve gone too far. Why would the presidente out of there? If it wasnt for Jo Mi-ran Assistant Manager, who was on the same team as him, he would have caught a mouse with a backward step. Yoo-hyun sighed with relief and Choi Min-hee Team Leader wrapped it up for Kwon Se-jung Assistant Manager. Kwon Assistant Manager has a good imagination. Its a big advantage. Thank you, Team Leader. Kwon Se-jung Assistant Managers expression brightened in an instant. He seemed to have adapted to the team by now. Then, Lee Chan Ho Assistant Manager, who was fiddling with hisptop, shouted. It says on the news sh that Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook is holding an emergency press conference. Whats that about? Youre not focusing on the meeting, are you? Our prince? Director Kim Hyun-min was startled and sat up straight, and Team Leader Choi Min-hee asked urgently. Wasnt there any announcement in thepany? But hes holding a press conference? I dont know either. Lee Chan Ho Assistant Manager shook his head with a bewildered expression at the sudden question. Not only the director and the team leader, but everyone who attended here pricked up their ears. Executive Director Shin Kyung-wooks story was a hot issue among the employees as well. It was because there had been a lot of negative news about himtely. Is he holding a press conference to exin the rumors? Or is he revealing his new ambition? Kwon Se-jung Assistant Manager hit the nail on the head again with his random remark. Yoo-hyun chuckled and said to the bewildered people. Im curious too. Lets watch it. Lets do that. How do we turn it on? Lee Chan Ho Assistant Manager answered Director Kim Hyun-mins question. Its on the inte channel. Junsik, Ill send you the link, so open it. Okay. Jang Junsik opened the link he received via messenger. Soon, a webcast window appeared on the screen instead of the presentation material. It was a channel that broadcasted simultaneously with TV, but since it was a sudden news, there were not many concurrent viewers. But that number was increasing rapidly. Ding. Yoo-hyuns phone rang at the perfect timing. He checked the message from Director Park Doo-sik, whom he had been waiting for. The press conference is starting. Ive spread it to all the key executives. Its also been delivered to the TV business director as you said. Thank you. Ill watch it with a light heart. As soon as Yoo-hyun replied, another message came. It was no joke to prepare for this. Yeah. You can expect a lot. Executive Director Shin prepared a lot for this. Yoo-hyun, who had worked closely with Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook, knew his thorough preparation well. Director Park Doo-sik was also meticulous and careful as much as him. Yoo-hyun did not know the details of the content either. That made him look forward to the synergy they would show more. Lets see how much they prepared. Yoo-hyun smiled lightly and focused on the screen as a spectator. -Hansung Group, Hansung Electronics, Crown Prince, Next Generation Chairman, Third Generation Management, Eldest Son. Words that stimted curiosity filled the caption box along with the reporters words. The screen only showed an empty table and chairs, but the number of cameras that flocked in amplified the anticipation. Soon after. sh sh sh sh bang. Executive Director Shin Kyung-wooks figure appeared between the shes. His tall stature and neat outfit, his neatly arranged hairstyle were the first things that caught his eye. His dark eyes and high nose bridge, his clean skin were extra. He was rated as having the best appearance among the third generation chaebols. Moreover, this was the first time he officially showed his face to the media. He couldnt help but attract peoples attention from the moment he appeared. He sat on a chair on the podium and put his hands on the table. The camera zoomed in on his confident face. The corners of his mouth rose slightly. It looked like a scene from a movie and Hwang Dong-sik Assistant Manager eximed. I envy him. He has a good appearance, he is tall, he is a diamond spoon. Really, what would it feel like to work with someone like him? Lee Chan Ho Assistant Manager chimed in with excitement and Kim Young-gil Section Chief flinched. He met Yoo-hyuns eyes and shrugged his shoulders. Only two of them knew the secret that they had spent quite a long time with Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook. Its good, but I heard he doesnt get recognition from his family. Director Kim Hyun-min answered Hwang Dong-sik Assistant Manager who had been listening quietly. Hes the only son of his former wife in his family. His current stepmother hates him so much that she sent him abroad early. Where did you hear that from? Hwang Dong-sik Assistant Manager eagerly told various stories. Its all over the inte. He has a lot of stories. When he was in America People listened with interest to the gossip that was fun to hear. It seemed silly to talk about such trivial things, but Yoo-hyun used to be like that too. When Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook came to Korea first because of the Chinese technology leak case, he judged him based on the inte rumors. He thought at first that he might not have a chance to be chairman because of the information he got from the media and inte. Looking back, it was just manipted information by someone, but he didnt know that then. He trusted those damn letters more than his colleague next to him. The public would be no less than that, if not more so. To break through the wrong image that was imposed on him and to reverse the situation, it was best to use the media in reverse. Executive Director Shin Kyung-wooks hand stopped scanning the table and his index and middle fingers snapped in turn. His habit of speaking before was still the same. Yoo-hyun smiled and tapped the table. Thump. At that moment, as if it was timed, his mouth opened. A deep voice spread through the microphone. -Hello. Im Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director of Hansung Electronics. His stable posture and confident tone, his neat eye contact. It was a gesture worthy of Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook and Yoo-hyun smiled at the corner of his mouth. Chapter 410: Chapter 410: Why did he suddenly arrange this press conference? The first thing to do was to slightly resolve the curiosity that arose from the usible excuse. -I prepared this press conference to stop the indiscriminate rumors about me that have been spreading recently Of course, there was no need for a detailed answer to this. Especially, words that could cause resentment among the public, such as crown prince, owner management, chairman session, should be avoided directly. Instead, it was more effective to reveal a productive secret and attract curiosity. -The reason why I have been secluded for a while was to create a new organization that will lead the future of Hansung Electronics. I want to announce its name for the first time here. It is the Innovation Strategy Office. The camera shes exploded incessantly, and Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook dyed his tempo and enjoyed the spotlight. He was a guy with showmanship after all. Chuckle. Assistant Manager Lee Chan Hos voice came next to Yoo-hyun, who smiled. Wow? The organizational chart of the Innovation Strategy Office has already been posted on the internal intework. Thats amazing. What kind of organization is it? I know, right? There is already a Group Strategy Office. Thats different. This is within Hansung Electronics. Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook answered the voices of the people who were buzzing. -Recently, in the first quarter, the mobile phone division recorded its first deficit due to the emergence of smartphones. From this time on, the Innovation Strategy Office ns topletely switch Hansung Electronics mobile phone business to smartphones. To respond quickly, we reorganized the organization first Every word he threw was a bombshell. It was also possible because he had already captured Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho and Vice President Bang Ho-geun, the new head of the mobile phone division. Yoo-hyun could see how much Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook had walked around and worked hard. And he also saw the bewildered look of the Group Strategy Office now. -The wind of innovation is also blowing in the home appliance business. The Innovation Strategy Office ns to introduce smart features by adding IoT, or Inte of Things, to existing home appliances and advance them by one step. He spoke a little vaguely about this part, perhaps because he had not consulted with Vice President Shin Chun-sik. Instead, he brought up the concept of Inte of Things, which was still unfamiliar to the public, and made a definite issue making. With this, for a while, people would think of Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook when they heard about Inte of Things. Yoo-hyun nced at the time. It was just over 10 minutes. At this point where fatigue reached its peak, he had to throw a decisive move. -In order to reorganize the coreponent industrypletely for theing future. Especially, the disy industry, which will be the future food source, needs reform at this point. Buzz buzz. Was it because disy was mentioned? The inside of the conference room swayed. On the other hand, Yoo-hyuns face had a smile on it. Hes still like that. His posture, tone, and points of emphasis. There was nothing missing. It was exactly what Yoo-hyun wanted to resemble and learn from in the past. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun was able to greet this moment that he had prepared for a long time with a good feeling. -To do this, the Innovation Strategy Office ns to spin off the LCD division from Hansung Electronics and make it stand as a globalpany. Pop pop pop pop pop A nuclear bomb statement came out of Executive Director Shin Kyung-wooks mouth, and camera shes exploded incessantly. The reporters agitation was caught on camera. Inside the conference room. The announcement was not over yet, but Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook received a question at this point as if he had been waiting for it. The rumors about him were already erased from peoples minds by now. What is the exact reason for spinning off? I know that there is a lot of internal synergy. Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook answered smoothly to the reporters question. He did not forget to look at the front of the camera either. The LCD divisions sales arerger from otherpanies than from within Hansung Electronics. As the trend widens over time, we decided that it would be more helpful topete globally than to increase synergy internally. Then another reporter raised his hand. He remembered his face as a reporter who said he was okay with Yoo-hyun. Executive Director Shin, is spin-off an internally confirmed matter? No. This part is currently under discussion and we n to proceed boldly if conditions are met. What are those conditions? As soon as he heard the question he had been waiting for, Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook reacted immediately. By 2011, that is, in less than a year and a half, the LCD divisions sales will surpass the home appliance division. Buzz buzz. Is that possible? Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook shed his eyes at the question of reporter Oh Eun-bi. Yes. I am confident. Please watch. Pop pop pop pop The camera shes exploded incessantly again. If the LCD divisions sales surpass the home appliance division, the LCD division will spin off. The gamble that Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook put forward brought three big benefits. First, he buried the rumor with the issue of spin-off. People no longer paid attention to his session issue, but to the spin-off issue. Second, he made the LCD divisions sales the measure of his ability. He prepared the most reliable way to appeal his skills to the public who recognized him as having nothing to show yet. Third, he checked the home appliance division, which was in opposition to him. If the LCD divisions sales surpassed the home appliance division, he would be closer to the chairman session structure at once. It was a bonus that he imprinted a strong and progressive image on the public. Of course, all this was based on the premise that his gamble worked. If he fails? He would be further away from the chairmans seat than now when he did nothing. Thats how much risk he took on right now. It was enough to make peoples mouths not close in the conference room on the 13th floor. Manager Kim Hyun-min asked urgently. How much is our sales? A little less than 5 trillion won. Team Leader Choi Min-hee answered and asked back right away. What about the home appliance division? It will be over 8 trillion won. Do we have to double it in a year and a half? Thats also assuming that the home appliance division maintains its status quo. Huh. Manager Kim Hyun-min stuck out his tongue at Team Leader Choi Min-hees words. The others also had the same expression as if they couldnt imagine it. It was understandable, because the position of the home appliance division within Hansung Electronics was so solid. The home appliance divisions sales were so high that the mobile phone division couldnt catch up even when it was doing well. Yoo-hyun said to his team members. Dont worry. Thats why were doing this right now. Junsik. Yes, sir. Jang Junsik, who quickly understood Yoo-hyuns gesture, disyed a report on the screen. -LCD Division Panel Identity Integration n Did the report title that he had seen countless times look different? Gulp. A tension that had never been before circted in the conference room. Executive Director Shin Kyung-wooks sudden press conference caused quite a stir. The words he emphasized were turned into articles in real time. Among them, the hottest potato was the LCD division spin-off story. Rted news was stered as the rumors about Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook disappeared. Rted articles continued to pour out even after the press conference was over. At that time, in the LCD division head office. The press conference was over, but Vice President Lim Jun-pyo couldnt take his eyes off the TV for a long time. When he turned his gaze, Executive Director Heo Jun-gang instinctively bowed his head. Executive Director Heo, lets talkter. Yes. Ah, okay. Ill go ahead and see. Executive Director Heo Jun-gang also had at least some sense. If he identally moved his mouth in this atmosphere, he might lose his neck in one shot. He bowed his head and quietly left. Left alone. Vice President Lim Jun-pyo smiled meaningfully as he recalled Executive Director Shin Kyung-wooks words. He bet his neck on spinning off the LCD division. Its worth a try. Then he clenched his fist with a feeling of fighting spirit that he hadnt felt in a while. Unlike the quiet LCD division head office, the Group Strategy Office was no different from a battlefield. The leader of the Group Strategy Office, Executive Director Yoon Ju-tak, was also not free from that situation. Yes, maam. Ill take care of it right away. Yes. Dont worry. He closed his eyes and leaned back on his chair after hanging up the phone. Sitting on the sofa, Senior Manager Song Ho-chan couldnt even turn his head. Executive Director Yoon Ju-taks irritated voice echoed. What did you do following him to the press conference? They tricked us with the location and leaked it, so we couldnt. Other major reporters all attended well, but is that what you have to say? Im sorry. Executive Director Yoon Ju-tak, who had been calm and cool, messed up his neatlybed white hair. He says hell create an Innovation Strategy Office, he says hell change the mobile phone business strategy, what else? Spin-off? This ispletely ignoring the Group Strategy Office, isnt it? Are we just going to take this? Executive Director Yoon Ju-tak asked and Senior Manager Song Hyun-seung floundered. No. Well do whatever we can to stop the LCD divisions sales. Move right away. Ill look into the home appliance division side. Yes. I understand. Senior Manager Song Hyun-seung quickly ran out. Executive Director Yoon Ju-tak narrowed his eyes as he tapped on the table. Shin Kyung-wook, youreing out like this? Meanwhile, in the chairmans office located on the 40th floor of Hansung Tower. Chairman Shin Hyun-ho, who had an impressive appearance with a big nose, big ears, and a big physique in general, opened his mouth. That bastard Kyung-wook told me to give him Electronics shares and he would give me management rights after spinning off the LCD division. Did he say that much? His brother, Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho, asked and heughed. Hehe. Yeah. That nice guy. He seems to have made up his mind this time. Yes, brother. It definitely seems different this time. A tiger cub is a tiger cub. Chairman Shin Hyun-hos meaningful words made Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho ask. Im going to watch what Kyung-wook does from behind for now. Yeah. Just support him up to a reasonable point. And then let him do it on his own. It might not be easy. It seems like he took too much of a gamble this time. Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho had seen his nephews burden and impatience through the press conference. On the other hand, Chairman Shin Hyun-hos unique sense gave a different answer. What if its true? What if LCD really surpasses home appliances? That would be really interesting. It could change the whole game. Hehe. Yeah. This is fun, Ill see something interesting in my old age. A thick smile appeared on Chairman Shin Hyun-hos mouth. Chapter 411: Chapter 411: Yoo-hyun hurriedly checked the news that had piled up when he returned home. It was as he expected. The crown prince of Hansung, who had been hidden in secret, had dered war to the world that day, and countless articles poured out. The name of Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director of Hansung, was still at the top of the real-time search. Yoo-hyun clicked on the most recent article. It was an article by Oh Eun-bi, a reporter from Uri Daily, and it was quite detailed. Not only did it mention specific numbers, but it also urately pointed out the stakes behind the scenes. Oh Eun-bi was definitely a good reporter. The article was informative, and thements were much more productive than those on other articles. -I like his character, his speech, and his ambition. He looks experienced and daring. Hansung has a bright future. -I like that he doesnt talk vaguely like politicians. He knows how to objectify himself with concrete numbers. I support Shin Kyung-wook. -Im not sure if hes overdoing it. It looks like hes biting off more than he can chew. -But at least hes refreshingpared to other chaebols. Thanks to him, thements here are also cleaned up. If we judge by impact, hes one of the best. -But isnt the LCD sales rted to the home appliance business? They seem to be connected. -He probably wants to get more customers. Anyway, it will be fun from now on. He seems to appear in the media often for a third-generation chaebol. -In many ways, hes an upgraded version of Choi Min-yong from Ilsung. p p p. Yoo-hyun smiled with satisfaction. The publics interest was temporary, but the short-term impact was certain. With this much ripple effect, he had enough room to withstand the tackles that woulde for a while. He had definitely bought one and a half years of time that Shin Kyung-wook had promised. He didnt just appeal to the public with a positive image. -Thank you sincerely for being with me in this difficult time. I promise to change Hansung as I said. Lets do this together. Yoo-hyun nodded his head as he looked at the message that Shin Kyung-wook had sent him a while ago. He definitely has a sense. It wasnt anything special, but it was a message he sent in such a hectic time, so it meant a lot more. The employees who received this message must be feeling very rewarded by now. They might even take pride in what they wanted to do. Ring ring. As Yoo-hyun was thinking about this and that, he got a call from his father. After briefly exchanging greetings, his father bluntly asked him out of curiosity. -The LCD business is where you are, right? Yes. Why? -Why? The crown prince has openly picked it, so hell push it hard. Itll eventually be spun off. But is that good or bad for you? His father must have been fascinated by the news too. He spoke as if he was certain about something that hadnt happened yet. Yoo-hyun tried to match his fathers excitement as much as possible. Well, I dont know. Hansung Electronics name value has dropped, so thats a bit disappointing, but wont theypensate us with a bonus? -Right? Yeah. The crown prince will spend that much money on the employees when he spins it off. You seem happier than me. -Im happy because my sonspany is doing well. Haha. Anyway, congrattions. It wasnt something his father would say, who always boasted that he would quit ande to the factory if he messed up. Yoo-hyun smiled as he scrolled down the articles on the screen and stopped. Congrattions to you too. -What do you mean? He already knew about it from Ahn Se-hoon, his fathers subordinate and deputy manager. So he quietly left ament on thement section. He knew that fact well enough, but why did he pretend not to know? You got another order from Hansung Construction. Its already on the news. -Thats right, ahem. Anyway, your advice was appropriate. What did I do? You did well. Your shoulders must be heavier now. -Yeah. Thats why you have to stay in Hansung for a while longer. He didnt know his father could joke like that either. He felt it again, but his father had changed a lot. He couldnt find the old father who was only hard. He had a friendly, light, and sometimes friend-like father. Yes. I will. Yoo-hyun held back theughter that came out and answered. Not only his father, but many people contacted him. Even though it wasnt news directly rted to Yoo-hyun, they showed him that much interest. Was it only Yoo-hyun who was in this situation? Most of the employees in the LCD business were receiving as much attention as when the incentive story was reported at the beginning of the year. While the LCD business was buzzing, the other businesses were on fire. The next day. Hansung Electronics Sindorim Campus 5th floor development center conference room. Development, design, and product nning of the mobile phone business were all gathered in one ce, and one person stepped forward. Cha Se-dae, the team leader of the next-generation product development team, was the first to express his dissatisfaction. It was the group strategy room that gave us the guideline to focus on feature phones as a first priority. But suddenly the innovation strategy room dropped it and told us to change everything. Its awkward. Thats why weve been saying to do smartphones. Sigh. No. Lets focus on the report to the business director. That data will go up to the president. Kim Sung-deuk, the deputy manager of the product nning team, who was about to argue back, sighed and lowered his head. It was the development team that didnt listen no matter what he said, but now was not the time to me each other. He had to be thankful that he had been preparing for smartphones in advance with LCD. The team leader Cha Se-dae, who was racking his brains, asked Kang Chang-seok, who had presented the smartphone OS development status. Chang-seok, are you the only one working on Android right now? Yes. Thats right. We dont have enough manpower. Deputy manager Kim Sung-deuk pressured him. Thats why were going to raise an organizational restructuring n. Were going to change our nning too. Weve already gone all-in on smartphones in design center. Theres no more feature phone design. Jang Hye-min, the head of the advanced design team, followed up and nailed it down, and Cha Se-daes worries deepened. Sigh. This is how the mobile phone business was struggling to adjust its direction to the changed direction. On the other hand, the atmosphere in the home appliance business was quite different from that of the mobile phone business. Hansung Electronics Busan factory home appliance research center lounge. An older man asked a young man sitting across from him as if he was arguing. Inte of things means putting smartphones in home appliances, right? Yes. Isnt that basically invading our territory by the mobile phone business? Isnt it hard to do technically? Well, I agree that its the direction of connecting with smartphones. The young employee partially agreed, and the older employee sighed. Sigh. I guess we really pissed off the crown prince. He said we might lose to LCD or something. A man with sses who was drinking coffee next to him said casually. I heard that the group strategy room met with our business director this time. What? Theyre probably going to switch everything to Chinese panels. They said Hansung panels are too expensive. Wow. Theyre going to starve the LCD business. Is this a war between businesses or what? LCD is doomed, I think. The man with sses answered indifferently, and the man behind the table who was eavesdropping frowned. Min-jae, what are you doing? Just a sec. Oh Min-jae, who answered his colleague across from him, got up from his seat with his phone. At that moment. Yoo-hyun, who was sitting in the small conference room on the 13th floor, was drinking coffee and looking at Jang Jun-siksptop screen. Kwon Se-jung, the deputy manager sitting next to him, pointed at thetest post on the anonymous board on the screen. Jun-sik, look at this. Yes. Okay. Jang Jun-sik clicked on it, and a review of Shin Kyung-wooks press conference came up. It was a fairly detailed analysis, and the content itself was positive. Not only this post, but most of the posts were favorable. Considering that there were only negative posts on the anonymous board until yesterday, it was a huge change. Kwon Se-jung admired. The crown prince is really something. He changed his image with one press conference. Look at thements. Yoo-hyun grinned and gestured, and Jang Jun-sik scrolled down the screen. -I agree with the review. It was a decent press conference at least. -I thought I was watching a drama. But where is the innovation strategy room? Is it in Hansung Tower? -Yeah, Hansung Tower 8th floor. I went there, but its blocked from the entrance. You cant get in without permission. -Of course, not anyone can get in. The group strategy room is like that too. -I heard that the group strategy room is totally flipped over. My friend is working all night again. -But can the innovation strategy roompete with the group strategy room? They dont have much tradition. -They integrated all the business strategy rooms and added external personnel, so they have some foundation. Theyre just being pressured by the group strategy room, but theyre doing well. -Youre too obvious. Lol -But isnt the home appliance business more of a problem than anything else? They might lose to LCD. Kwon Se-jung, who was reading thements, asked. Yoo-hyun, do you think the home appliance guys are pissed? Yeah. Thats why theyre calling me now. Just a sec. Yoo-hyun asked for permission and answered Oh Min-jaes call, who was his fellow trainee from his rookie training days. As Yoo-hyun expected, he talked about the direction of the home appliance business. -Yoo-hyun, this is not something to let go of." Really? -It could be really hard for you guys if they switch everything to Chinese panels. So dont get involved with TV stuff. Oh Min-jae didnt just express his concern, but also prepared a n for him. He cared for his colleague even though he was busy with his own work. He couldnt help but appreciate his heart. Wow, you thought that far? Im touched. -Dont be touched. Just be careful. LCD has the crown princes support, so youll have good things happen if you hold on a little longer. Haha. Thanks for taking care of my future. Youre the best colleague ever. Yoo-hyun happily replied and wrapped up his call with Oh Min-jae. Thud. As Yoo-hyun put his phone on the table, Kwon Se-jung, who had been listening attentively next to him, leaned in his face. Is he your colleague from home appliance? What did he say? What do you think he said? At Yoo-hyuns question, Kwon Se-jung made his own guess. He seemed to give you some good information, right? The only thing rted to us is TV stuff. So? Hmm, maybe because of this incident, the higher-ups in home appliance feel threatened, so maybe they say they wont buy TV panels or something like that? It was an obvious picture from above, but it wasnt easy to read from below. He nailed it with his unique sense, and Yoo-hyun nodded his head. Right. Its not confirmed yet, but it could happen. Wow. Is that why the group director meeting was moved up? Why do you think so? At Yoo-hyuns question, Kwon Se-jung exined his thoughts. Lee Bon-seoks team leader looked thoughtful, and the manager looked distracted. It doesnt look like a normal group director meeting. Then? Maybe the business director wille in. Isnt that a big deal? As the business directors name came up, Jang Jun-sik, who had been standing still, also showed interest. Chapter 324: Chapter 324 Instead of beating around the bush, Yoo-hyun asked directly. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°Come on.¡± Yoo-hyun urged him impatiently. Park Doo Sik, who had hesitated for a moment, spoke as if he had made up his mind. ¡°I don¡¯t know what you think, but I care about you. I think you¡¯re a very important talent.¡± ¡°Thank you for thinking so.¡± ¡°There must be many people who think the same. That¡¯s why you must have received a lot of recognition.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Yoo-hyun answered and waited for Park Doo Sik¡¯s next words. His gaze, breathing, and posture revealed his state of mind. ¡°So I feel sorry in a way.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t you move to the Group Strategy Office? It must have been a good opportunity.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t have any reason to move.¡± As Yoo-hyun replied, Park Doo Sik nodded as if he had expected it. Then he skipped the details and boldly presented his guess as a certainty. ¡°I thought so. But because of that, the Group Strategy Office is interfering with your personnel matters.¡± ¡°So you stopped them, sir.¡± ¡°Yes. But in my experience, I won¡¯t be able to stop them for long. If that happens, you¡­¡± Park Doo Sik¡¯s words were filled with his worries. Given his meticulous style, he must have done a lot of research before saying this. Yoo-hyun interrupted him with a stiff expression. ¡°I might be transferred then.¡± ¡°They can¡¯t discipline you because you haven¡¯t done anything wrong. Maybe they can send you to another business unit.¡± ¡°So basically, it¡¯s a demotion. If I¡¯m lucky, I might end up in some rural area.¡± Yoo-hyun said casually, and Park Doo Sik asked incredulously. ¡°Ha ha. Where did you hear that?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t they often show that in dramas?¡± ¡°Demotion. I can¡¯t say there¡¯s no possibility. The Group Strategy Office has a lot of power.¡± Park Doo Sik became serious again, but Yoo-hyun looked rather excited. It was something he had been waiting for secretly. ¡°I know. To be honest, I¡¯m looking forward to it.¡± ¡°Looking forward to it?¡± ¡°Yes. I realized that I can rest better when I rest more.¡± ¡°Ha ha. You¡¯re something else.¡± Park Doo Sik shook his head as if he couldn¡¯t understand Yoo-hyun. But Yoo-hyun looked very happy. ¡°Now that we¡¯ve talked about it, there must be some time left.¡± ¡°Yes. But not very long.¡± ¡°That¡¯s enough for me.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and answered. The meeting with Park Doo Sik was a good opportunity for him. The next day, Yoo-hyun conveyed his decision clearly through a meeting with Yeo Tae-sik, the executive director. It was inside the office of the LCD Mobile Group Director on the 14th floor of Hansung Tower. There, Yeo Tae-sik opposed Yoo-hyun¡¯s idea after hearing it. ¡°You say transfer, but if you go there, your career is over.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll just take a break ande back.¡± ¡°Huh. You won¡¯tst long. If the Group Strategy Office decides to do something, you never know where they¡¯ll send you.¡± Yeo Tae-sik¡¯s face was full of concern. Yoo-hyun asked nonchntly. ¡°What does it matter? Won¡¯t Mr. Shin bring me back when he bes the director?¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re not going to abandon me, are you?¡± Yoo-hyun stepped back and appealed to his loyalty. Yeo Tae-sik jumped up. ¡°Of course not. How could I?¡± ¡°Then it¡¯s fine. Mr. Shin¡¯s return is not far away.¡± He nned to move ording to the release date of Apple Phone 4. It was more reasonable to quietly build the foundation until then. Since they had already agreed on it, Yeo Tae-sik also agreed with Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He just couldn¡¯t ept it emotionally. ¡°I see. But I need you.¡± ¡°No. I think it¡¯s better for me to step back. You should do the foundation work yourself.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re not going to ask a mere assistant to do such an important job, are you?¡± Yoo-hyun backed off and provoked his pride. Yeo Tae-sikughed and adjusted his sses at Yoo-hyun¡¯s obvious move. ¡°You¡¯re really good at getting out of things.¡± ¡°Well, I¡¯ve learned something since I became an assistant.¡± ¡°I get what you¡¯re saying. But what about the gap? The project you¡¯re in charge of is very important.¡± Yoo-hyun gave the prepared answer to the expected question. He also had a favor to ask Yeo Tae-sik, the executive director. ¡°I¡¯ve already made the system. And¡­¡± Yeo Tae-sik nodded after listening to Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll look into that for you.¡± ¡°Thank you. I appreciate it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun smiled happily, but Yeo Tae-sik looked somewhat awkward. A few dayster. The p that Yoo-hyun had caused through Yeo Tae-sik came back as a big wind. In the small conference room on the 12th floor. Choi Min-hee, the deputy director of the part, didn¡¯t look very bright in front of her part members. The part members were tense at her stern eyes, which they hadn¡¯t seen for a long time. Kim Young-gil, the section chief, Hwang Dong Sik, the deputy, Lee Chan Ho, the deputy, and Yoo-hyun waited for her to speak. Choi Min-hee scanned the surroundings and got to the point. ¡°We¡¯re getting one more person in our part.¡± The people sighed in relief at the ordinary words that were unexpected. Lee Chan Ho raised his hand right away. ¡°Is it a junior?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Yay.¡± He shouted with a clenched fist and looked at Choi Min-hee, who still looked unhappy, and asked curiously. ¡°But why do you look so bad? You said we needed more people.¡± ¡°Right. Right, but¡­¡± Choi Min-hee trailed off in a way that didn¡¯t suit her confident personality. Yoo-hyun guessed what her next words would be. He had heard it from his colleague Kwon Se-jung yesterday. -Our team¡¯s troublemaker seems to be going to your side. It had happened before in a simr situation. Choi Min-hee, who had hesitated for a moment, opened her mouth again. ¡°One person ising from the marketing team.¡± At that moment, Hwang Dong Sik eximed in surprise. ¡°Huh. Is it Jang Jun Sik?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Choi Min-hee nodded and murmurs erupted from here and there. The rumor about Jang Jun Sik had already spread widely. ¡°Wow. That¡¯s crazy.¡± ¡°Can¡¯t we refuse?¡± ¡°I oppose. He¡¯s a total bomb.¡± Choi Min-hee shook her head. She had traces of long deliberation on her face. ¡°We can¡¯t help it. We were the ones who applied for more people. If we postpone it now, we don¡¯t know when we¡¯ll get them again.¡± ¡°But it¡¯s better than having hime in and cause trouble for the part.¡± Lee Chan Ho pushed back again, but Choi Min-hee had already made up her mind. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I¡¯ve decided. So please trust me and follow me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was no one who could argue with the leader who was sincere. Choi Min-hee opened her mouth right away. ¡°And for a while, someone has to be his mentor.¡± The people¡¯s eyes turned around quickly. They all wanted to avoid that. Choi Min-hee seemed to have expected it and nodded her head. Yoo-hyun raised his hand brightly. ¡°I¡¯ll do it.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, do you not know who he is? I mean, who that employee is¡­¡± Hwang Dong Sik tried to stop him, but Yoo-hyun said casually. ¡°He¡¯s just an employee. It¡¯s fine.¡± ¡°Are you sure? He¡¯s being transferred because he had a conflict with his senior.¡± Kim Young-gil added his concern. ¡°Did he do something wrong?¡± ¡°I heard he even talked back to Deputy Director Sung Woon Jin. Of course there must have been a reason, but Jun Sik went too far.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. I have nothing to do anyway. Let¡¯s try raising a junior for once.¡± Yoo-hyun took his words lightly again. It was a grateful thing for a leader who had a hard time making a decision on a problem that someone stepped up first for the part. Choi Min-hee looked at Yoo-hyun with affectionate eyes. ¡°Yoo-hyun, thank you for stepping up for the part.¡± ¡°No. I really want to get a junior.¡± ¡°Oh, I know your true feelings.¡± Choi Min-hee seemed to misunderstand something. Then Kim Young-gil, who had been thinking quietly, opened his mouth. ¡°Well, now that I think about it, Yoo-hyun might do well.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Kim Young-gil answered Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you changed Park deputypletely. Maybe you can change Jun Sik too.¡± ¡°Puhahaha.¡± The people who knew the story of Park Seung Wooughed loudly. It was a situation where the team leader even went around saying that the mentee had changed the mentor. Among the cheerful atmosphere, only Yoo-hyun was serious. He wasn¡¯t joking. He wanted to change Jang Jun Sik for real. The next day, Jang Jun Sik moved to the seat next to Yoo-hyun. He moved his stuff to the desk and went around the office to greet the team members. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Jang Jun Sik.¡± ¡°Oh, yes.¡± But all he got back was a perfunctory greeting. No one weed him warmly. It wasn¡¯t that they deliberately shunned him. His reputation, which had spread by word of mouth, made people put up a wall against him. -He¡¯s stubborn and inflexible, and he always picks a fight with his seniors. -I can¡¯t breathe with him around. He¡¯s so upromising that everyone gave up on him. On top of that, there was a rumor that he had moved teams because of a conflict with his senior. It was hard to see him in a good light. Jang Jun Sik also knew his position and sat down quietly. His long eyes without double eyelids had unfocused pupils. He had lost some weight and his cheekbones were prominent. His face looked much darker than when Yoo-hyun had met him in front of the customer reception room on the first floor. Yoo-hyun looked at the wounded cub tiger next to him and recalled his past memories. Around this time in the past. Yoo-hyun, who had returned from dispatch, was trying hard to raise his performance by any means possible. To Yoo-hyun, his mentee Jang Jun Sik was nothing but an obstacle. -Why are you always picking on me? -Because I hope you¡¯ll change your senior. I can¡¯t just watch you go in the wrong direction. Every time Yoo-hyun tried to use some tricks to boost his performance, Jang Jun Sik put on the brakes. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t just watch that. He used cruel methods to crush him for his own reputation. He tormented him thoroughly as if he hade to thepany to break him. In the end, he quit thepany after being stepped on by Yoo-hyun. Did he have to do that? There was nothing wrong with Jang Jun Sik when he thought about it. He just didn¡¯t fit in with the atmosphere, but he was always a righteous man. He had a sense of responsibility and passion, and he sometimes came up with brilliant ideas. In fact, after he left, his ideas and materials were a great help to the team. Yoo-hyun had brought him down for no reason other than that he was in his way. Did he feel sorry? It would be a lie if he said no. But he didn¡¯t take Jang Jun Sik back because of sympathy. He was a capable junior and a talent who could help the team. It¡¯s just that no one knew it yet. Yoo-hyun wanted to use this opportunity to bring out his potential properly. If things went as he wanted, Yoo-hyun could also reduce his burden. He would take over many parts of Yoo-hyun. Chapter 356: Chapter 356 From the words of the assembly team leader, he could confirm their power dynamics once again. ¡°Team Leader Park, don¡¯t just suck up to Manager Lee, give us some credit too. Maybe then, who knows? They might give us better products instead of reassembled ones at Yeontae Factory.¡± ¡°Yeah. We need to revive Yeontae Factory too. It used to be bigger than the reassembly team, remember?¡± Another assembly team leader put his arm around Park Chul-hong¡¯s shoulder and joked. The reassembly team leader, Ma Jong-hyun, rubbed his hands quickly and ttered. ¡°Hey, Team Leader Cha, that¡¯s not fair. You know we can rx because of the reassembly team.¡± ¡°Hehe. Are you nervous, Team Leader Ma?¡± ¡°Of course not. I¡¯m still at the bottom of thedder.¡± ¡°Hahaha. True. That¡¯s true.¡± The assembly team leadersughed at Ma Jong-hyun¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun snorted at their pathetic behavior. They were all at the bottom of thepany hierarchy. They were acting like they had ranks and power among themselves. Then Park Chul-hong spoke cautiously. ¡°Team Leader Ma, please check our reassembled products first.¡± ¡°Huh. Team Leader Park, we¡¯re having a conversation here. Don¡¯t butt in.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Park Chul-hong bowed his head as Ma Jong-hyun scolded him. He was always too humble, just like he was during the audit. Ignoring Park Chul-hong, Ma Jong-hyun pulled the arms of the assembly team leaders. ¡°Oh,e on, team leaders, don¡¯t worry and let¡¯s go have a drink.¡± He acted like a bully to his subordinate. The assembly team leaders giggled. ¡°Are you going to leave Team Leader Park alone again?¡± ¡°Team Leader Ma, you¡¯re so mean.¡± ¡°What if he cries all night?¡± They exchanged useless words and Ma Jong-hyun sneered at Park Chul-hong. ¡°It¡¯s okay. Manager Lee from Yeontae Factory will help him out.¡± ¡°Hahahaha.¡± The assembly team leadersughed loudly as if they had agreed on it. Yoo-hyun just smiled and watched them y around. Their rtionships were tangled but he didn¡¯t need to think too much about it. Yoo-hyun¡¯s goal was not to revive Yeontae Factory, but to live a morefortable life. To do that, he needed to establish a clear rtionship with the reassembly team that he was directly connected to. As Ma Jong-hyun was about to turn around, Yoo-hyun intervened at the right timing. ¡°Team Leader Ma, we worked hard to meet the quantity. Please check it for us.¡± ¡°What check? You do that yourself.¡± Ma Jong-hyun waved his hand in annoyance. Yoo-hyun raised his voice a little more and showed his rookie spirit. ¡°Then please give us some reassembled products for next week. We need them to work.¡± The assembly team leaders stopped walking and turned their heads. Ma Jong-hyun gestured roughly as he met their eyes. He said, ¡°Don¡¯t give it to me. I can¡¯t take it. Just go away and rot.¡± The assembly team leaders burst intoughter. ¡°Puahaha. Aren¡¯t you being too harsh on him?¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. This is how I learn.¡± As he shrugged his shoulders and turned to leave, Yoo-hyun spoke to him clearly. ¡°We clearly requested confirmation and delivery of the product. You didn¡¯t give it to us. It was you who said it was okay to go.¡± ¡°Ouch. Did you get some ink on you and fall off thedder? You talk like a schr.¡± Despite that, Team Leader Ma Jong Hyun only mocked him. He was trying to show off in front of the other assembly team leaders. Yoo-hyun politely greeted him. ¡°I understand what you said. We¡¯ll leave now.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± Team Leader Ma Jong Hyun turned his head with a snicker. A loudughter echoed behind the leaving group. ¡°Puahahaha.¡± They were quite good atughing. After they left, Team Leader Park Chul Hong approached Yoo-hyun and sighed. ¡°You did as you said and left it alone. Was that okay?¡± ¡°Yes. You did well.¡± ¡°Sigh. What now?¡± ¡°What do you mean, we have to go back. They told us to go, right?¡± ¡°Just go back like this?¡± ¡°I got enough of the answer I wanted.¡± He showed his phone to Team Leader Park Chul Hong, who asked with a bewildered expression. On the screen, the words ¡®Recording¡¯ were clearly visible. Seeing that, Team Leader Park Chul Hong shook his head. ¡°Recording here won¡¯t do anything. They are so shameless. There was a case before where someone from the reassembly team reported them and¡­¡± Yoo-hyun cut him off, feeling that the story would be long. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I just got it for confirmation, not for reporting.¡± ¡°Then what are you going to do? They will treat us the same way tomorrow. No, they will be worse because of the grudge.¡± Yoo-hyun understood Team Leader Park Chul Hong¡¯s concern. But that was not an option in Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. ¡°I¡¯m noting tomorrow.¡± ¡°What? If we don¡¯t meet the yield, we¡¯ll be out in the next audit.¡± ¡°That won¡¯t happen. Just trust me.¡± He chuckled and got into the passenger seat. ¡°Team Leader, can I drive?¡± ¡°No need. You¡¯re already in the passenger seat.¡± For some reason, Team Leader Park Chul Hong¡¯s shoulders looked more slumped. It was when the truck carrying Yoo-hyun left the factory. Vroom. One of the assembly team leaders walking next to him pointed at the truck and said. ¡°Huh? Are they really leaving?¡± The sight of it made Team Leader Ma Jonghyun snort as if he didn¡¯t care. ¡°He must have hurt his pride. Just leave him alone.¡± ¡°Do you want to send him back tomorrow?¡± ¡°Of course. I won¡¯t give it to him even if he begs on his knees tomorrow.¡± The other team leadersughed loudly at Ma Jonghyun¡¯s words. ¡°Hahaha. Team Leader Ma, you¡¯re really cruel.¡± Ma Jonghyun pretended tough along and gritted his teeth. His authority had been undermined by the unexpected actions of the Yeontae factory guys. ¡°Those bastards, did they really think they could leave? I¡¯ll show them hell tomorrow.¡± His eyes shed fiercely under his lowered head. A littleter. Right when the work hours were about to end, the truck that had gone on a business trip returned to the Yeontae factory. The sun had not set yet. Jo Gijeong, who hade out to greet them in front of the factory site, asked in surprise. ¡°Why did youe back so soon?¡± Team Leader Park Cheolhong, who got out of the driver¡¯s seat, gestured with his chin in a tired manner. ¡°Ask him.¡± Yoo-hyun, who received his gaze, handed over a stic bag and gestured with his hand. ¡°Let¡¯s talk while you eat this first.¡± ¡°Huh? Octopus?¡± Jo Gijeong¡¯s eyes widened as he looked inside the stic bag. Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and said. ¡°When you think of Mokpo, you think of three-legged octopus, right?¡± ¡°Wow¡­¡± ¡°I bought it as a souvenir. Please enjoy it.¡± Yoo-hyun guided Jo Gijeong and Kang Jong-ho to a wooden table. Jo Gijeong opened his mouth with a bewildered expression. ¡°What the hell is going on¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s what I want to know.¡± Team Leader Park Cheolhong, who hade back with Yoo-hyun, added with a grim expression. A simple table was set up on the wooden table. They all paid attention to Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth rather than the three-legged octopus. Yoo-hyun chewed on the three-legged octopus and exined briefly. ¡°The reason why I just came back is¡­¡± As soon as the exnation was over, the three people were surprised as if they had made a promise. ¡°You just left them like that?¡± ¡°They gave it to us and you¡¯re saying that makes sense?¡± ¡°What are you going to do about the audit?¡± Yoo-hyun answered Kang Jong-ho¡¯sst question first. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if the audites out. They didn¡¯t give it to us.¡± ¡°Team Leader Ma did the audit himself.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not proper. Team Leader Ma doesn¡¯t have the authority to audit. If they want to discipline us, they have toe down from the audit team themselves.¡± As Yoo-hyun said that, Team Leader Park Cheolhong added in a stern voice. He was the only one who had ever been disciplined here. ¡°That¡¯s what Han said.¡± ¡°Fine, let¡¯s say Han is right. But if we don¡¯t get the goods from the reassembly team, we can¡¯t meet our quota. That¡¯s a fact. Won¡¯t that be a problem during the audit?¡± Yoo-hyun answered Jo Ki Jung¡¯s question, who had butted in. ¡°As I said before, that won¡¯t happen. If we get disciplined, so will the reassembly team.¡± ¡°For not handing over the goods?¡± ¡°Yes. I have secured the evidence for that. And there is another more important reason.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Yoo-hyun had been paying attention to one question since he came to the Yeontae factory. Why was the number of reassembled products entering the Yeontae factory so low? If their goal was to reduce their workload, they could have increased the quantity instead of just sending defective products. But they only gave them the minimum amount of work that matched the number of half-cylinders ssified as F-grade. That didn¡¯t match the atmosphere of the reassembly team, who bullied them as if it was their daily routine. Rather, it felt like they were managing the Yeontae factory¡¯s performance for them. Yoo-hyun expressed his thoughts. ¡°Our performance is linked to the Mokpo factory. That means, if we fail, they will also have problems.¡± Jo Ki Jung seemed to understand half of it and retorted. ¡°They will only suffer losses, but we could get fired.¡± ¡°No one would risk harming themselves to get others fired.¡± What would a team leader do when a team member cks off and leaves early? One might think that he would scold him and correct him, but no. If it gets too serious, he would rather try to hide his team member¡¯s mistakes. Because if it gets out, it would backfire on him. The same logic applies to organizations. That¡¯s why Yoo-hyun decided to ck off too. By twisting the problem this way, he had a chance to change his perspectivepletely. Yoo-hyun nned to use this opportunity to overturn all the unreasonable practices. ¡°What if not?¡± Yoo-hyun answered Kang Jong-ho¡¯s question confidently. ¡°Then I¡¯ll take responsibility.¡± ¡°How can Han take responsibility?¡± When Park Chul Hong looked at him incredulously, Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. ¡°Well, if it doesn¡¯t work out, I¡¯ll buy you some sweet and sour pork. You know I¡¯m close with the Chinese restaurant owner.¡± ¡°Ha.¡± A sigh escaped from everyone¡¯s mouth. The next day. The Yeontae factory workers did not go to the Mokpo factory to receive the goods. They followed Yoo-hyun¡¯s opinion more out of fear than agreement. The situation had already gotten out of hand. In this situation, no one had the courage to go to the Mokpo factory and clean up the mess, saying that Yoo-hyun was wrong. And that was the right direction. Another day passed. At lunchtime, Park Chul Hong asked Yoo-hyun in the cafeteria. ¡°Did you get a call yet?¡± ¡°No. Maybe soon?¡± ¡°Ha, I guess so.¡± He answered and immediately picked up his spoon. He was worried sick until yesterday, but now he ate well. He seemed to have given uppletely. Yoo-hyun chuckled and ate with him. The cafeteriady¡¯s cooking skills were still very good. That afternoon, when it was close to quitting time, Yoo-hyun sat on the stairs at the edge of the forest with his butt hanging over them. The view of the reservoir spread out from the end of the steep stairs. He hadn¡¯t been fishing for a while, and the surroundings of the reservoir had changed a lot. The weeds were cut down and the soil was smoothed out. It looked perfect for pitching a tent. ording to Bae Yong Seok, they were nning to install a temporary toilet soon. He hadn¡¯t heard the details yet, but it seemed like they were really trying to make a proper fishing spot. Lee Young Nam was not a person who only talked big after all. Yoo-hyun admired him inwardly. His phone rang and he checked it. The caller ID showed Mokpo factory¡¯s number. Chapter 412: Chapter 412: Kwon Se-jung, the deputy, straightened his posture and lowered his head as he spoke. No. It could be positive for us. Why? Think about it. Our organization was formed to increase the sales of the entire LCD business unit. Isnt TF created because of the retina disy? Thats superficially true. But we are the only ones who have a project that considers the total sales from the nning stage. The business unit director might be interested in that. Look at this guy. Yoo-hyun, who straightened his posture, asked. So? Kwon Se-jung, who thought Yoo-hyuns reaction was positive, put more strength in his voice. He went a step further than the anonymous bulletin board post and said something from his mouth. From the business unit directors perspective, wouldnt he want to spin off? Its an opportunity to be a president. Theres no guarantee that it will happen. Hey, that must have been agreed on behind the scenes. The crown prince wouldnt have brought up such a thing without thinking, right? How did hee up with that? This was not something that could be dismissed as intuition. Yoo-hyun chuckled and asked. Did you hear it yourself? Why are you so detailed? Sung Woo-jin, the deputy manager, likes this kind of talk so much that I guess I picked up his habit. Did I go overboard? Kwon Se-jung paused as he thought Yoo-hyuns words were sarcastic. Yoo-hyun shook his head as he looked at his colleague. No. It wasnt bad. Rather, it was good. Im d you said that. I was scared that I was bing like Sung deputy manager. Why Sung deputy manager? Why? I hated seeing him whenever he talked about office politics. I dont want to be a bat like him. As long as he had that much self-criticism ability, he could at least go to the middle. More importantly, Kwon Se-jung had a fairly extraordinary ability. He knew how to reconstruct fragmented information into a three-dimensional shape. And he had a unique sense to add to that. In short, he had a very good political sense. Yoo-hyun, who snickered, poked Jang Jun-siks side. Jun-sik, follow Kwon deputy a lot from now on. You wont starve at least. Yes. I understand. Jang Jun-sik answered cheerfully, and Kwon Se-jung, who had a flustered expression on his face, asked. Am I right? I dont know. But we need to be prepared if its as you say. Then how do we persuade the business unit director? Just give him what he wants? Kwon Se-jung asked anxiously as he looked at Yoo-hyun shaking his head. No. Thats not enough. Then? That is The two men widened their eyes at Yoo-hyuns words. The time to verify Yoo-hyuns story with their own eyes came soon after. A few dayster. Conference room on the 13th floor. At the hastily arranged group manager meeting, Lim Jun-pyo, the vice president and business unit director, showed up. Not only that, but also the sales marketing managers and development nning team leaders of each group were seated in the conference room. The team leaders and part leaders of TF were also sitting in the corners on both sides. In short, it was an atmosphere where it was hard for team leaders to step forward. With the key executives and core personnel of TF in front of him, Yoo-hyun took the podium. Click. At the same time, Jang Jun-sik, who was sitting right next to the screen, quickly turned on the data. -LCD Business Unit Panel Identity Integration n Almost at the same time, Kwon Se-jung, who got up from his seat, turned off the back seat lights, and the light focused on the podium side. Naturally, everyones eyes turned to Yoo-hyun, the presenter. Swoosh. In the silent atmosphere, Yoo-hyun slowly turned his head. Worry. Anxiety. Envy. Irritation. Anger. Negative emotions sprang up from the faces of those sitting there. He could feel the emotions of most of the people here just by looking at their expressions. Most of them were unhappy with Yoo-hyuns presentation. The TV group manager openly frowned and showed difort. The IT group manager looked around and vented his feelings. That group manager and that team leader. Yoo-hyun swallowed hisughter and looked serious as he faced Lim Jun-pyo, the vice president. He narrowed his eyes and stared at Yoo-hyun without saying anything. Even though they had shared a lot of experiences through the Apple new factory attraction and the negotiation with Hyun Ki-joong, the vice president, he deliberately tried to exclude his emotions. Why did hee here? Why did he want to hear the presentation by pushing the schedule? Just thinking about it, the conclusion was almost clear. The only thing left for Lim Jun-pyo, the vice president, was to make up his mind. Yoo-hyun smiled silently, and he rushed in first. What the hell is retina premium? Did he really ask because he didnt know? If he did, he wouldnt havee in here. What we proposed as retina premium logo marketing is. Click. Yoo-hyun broke the tempo and moved a step on the podium. In a situation where the attention was at its peak, Yoo-hyuns eyes faced forward. Instead of a canned answer, an answer that reached the finish line at once came out of Yoo-hyuns mouth. Its a marketing method that can see more than 1 trillion won in effect in a short period of time, and an integration n that can raise the quarterly sales of LCD business unit by more than 20 percent at once. Buzzing. People were shocked by the absurd answer. Is he a psycho kid? How can he spout such unverified nonsense? Hes crazy. Is that a realistic figure? Ha. Why does he spit out something he cant take responsibility for here? They couldnt make a loud noise, but it was like they were about to explode. But Yoo-hyun was just waiting for an answer leisurely. How can you be so confident? Kwon Se-jung, the assistant manager, trembled as he watched Yoo-hyun. He pressed his thigh hard, but the vibration did not stop. -It has to work. Im sure of it. Why am I shaking? My idea is good enough. Yoo-hyun pushed his idea with determination, even though he was anxious himself. He also showed his will to never waver, no matter what storm might arise around him. Even in this scary atmosphere, he was the same. His colleague said yesterday. -How do you persuade the business director? You dont just give him the answer he wants, you also give him the answer that shakes his heart. He didnt understand, but he knew his words were not wrong. The vice president, Lim Jun-pyo, had a smile on his lips, even in this situation that could explode any moment. He couldnt hesitate when a chance to learn was in front of him. Kwon Se-jung clenched his fist and widened his eyes. Before he knew it, his trembling had stopped. Lim Jun-pyo straightened his posture, and the murmurs in the room stopped as if they were lies. Lim Jun-pyo hid his smile and nodded his chin. Your evidence? As if he had been waiting for that moment, the screen changed. Yoo-hyun answered while looking straight at Lim Jun-pyo. The experts predict that the sales of Apple Phone 4 will be 10 million units, while Apple itself expects 20 million units. So? The estimated revenue is 35 percent of the global mobile phone market, and the operating profit is 70 percent. Everyone lost their words at the staggering numbers. Apple Phone 3 had been a hit, but Apple was still a marginal yer in the mobile phone industry. If those numbers were true, it would mean that all other industries were doomed. Was that even possible? Yoo-hyun did not slow down his tempo in the midst of doubtful eyes. Rather, he sped up and led people to a future they had never experienced before. The world will be shaken by Apple Phone 4. In short, our panel will be supplied exclusively to it. Huh. Everyone had a stunned expression. Even Kim Young-gil, who had worked with Apple for a long time, had a hard time saying anything. It was unlikely that others would easily ept it. But Yoo-hyun did not waver. Our panel will be unveiled at the Apple presentation that will go down in history. The legend of IT industry, Steve Jobs himself will endorse it. Whats the result? Lim Jun-pyo asked. The atmosphere was already chaotic. But Yoo-hyuns confident tone and eyes tied peoples doubts for a moment. He continued his speech with gestures, eye contact, and rhythm that did not lose the flow. Customers will use panels with a resolution they have never experienced before. How do you think they will react? Yoo-hyun broke the mood with a question and quickly scanned the rooms atmosphere. Swirling. Suddenly, people who came to their senses gritted their teeth and tried to attack him. It was understandable. Yoo-hyuns answer was also based on nothing substantial. There was no way to prove it, so there was plenty of room for criticism. But he couldnt waste time with word games with numbers that didnt exist. In this case, it was better to flip the board so that there was no room for rebuttal. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun looked at the TV group manager who was preparing to counterattack with a grim expression. Sorry, but he needed a scapegoat to shut everyone up. What about TV? Wouldnt Vizio, who wants premium TV in America, want to use panels certified by Steve Jobs instead of low-end ones? Vizio? The home appliance division is already saying they wont use our panels. How can you increase sales? TV group manager, Heo Min-gang, immediately took the bait Yoo-hyun threw. It was a rumor that the home appliance division was not using Hansung panels. The group managers, including the business director, were already prepared for the worst situation. Yoo-hyun was no exception either. As soon as Yoo-hyun raised his hand, Jang Jun-sik turned on the page he wanted. Yoo-hyuns voice gained more strength. Last years home appliance division sales were 8 trillion won, of which t-screen TV ounted for 50 percent. Of that, premium LCD TV ounted for 30 percent. Hmm. Heo Min-gang was momentarily flustered by the sudden data that popped up. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun quickly continued his speech. If the home appliance division gets panels from somewhere else, it means giving up on premium LCD TV sales. This means that sales will definitely decline in the short term. So? If home appliance division sales decline, we cant avoid the decline either. Is that a reasonable thing to say? It was a question that could be expected, and it was what everyone was worried about. It was the point where Lim Jun-pyo hesitated to make a decision, and where Yoo-hyun would hit the decisive blow. Yoo-hyun asked back. The price of premium products is at least 10 times the price of panels. If fewer TVs are sold, which division will lose more sales? If they sell less together, its the home appliance divisions loss. This made Lim Jun-pyos lips curl up. Heo Min-gang, who didnt know that, argued. You cant just calcte it like that. Then lets calcte it another way. How? We sell panels certified by Retina Premium, not low-end ones, to Vizio who wants premium products. If the same quantity is sold, how much will our sales increase? Yoo-hyuns question was not a simple number game. As if he had expected this question, the screen showed the exact figure that matched it. It became a reality that was hard to question. In other words, it was obvious who to trust when the data was clearly there. Chapter 413: Chapter 413: A buzz of voices. Heo Min-gang, the executive director who was cornered in the corner, red with a furious face. He seemed to have forgotten the fact that Vice President Lim Jun-pyo was there, as he raised his voice quite loudly. Thats nonsense. Nonsense? You cant make a proper decision by packaging something that doesnt exist like that. Dont you know the basics of nning? Heo Min-gangs sharp gaze was directed at Yoo Hyun. The others were the same. Thud. Yoo Hyun took a step forward in the icy atmosphere. A proper n is a light that brightens the future. A dream-filled n leads an impossible future to a possible reality. The slogan on the wall of the office in charge of sales and marketing for each group came out of Yoo Hyuns mouth. It was also a word that Chairman Shin Hyun-ho had proven himself while leading Hansung Group. No one could deny that word, and Yoo Hyun added his vision behind it. It was something that would shake Vice President Lim Jun-pyos heart and strengthen his resolve. It may seem impossible, but it will soon be a reality. Just as Hansung has made history so far, Retina Premium logo marketing will make history. Yoo Hyuns words captured the atmosphere in the conference room for a moment. In that silent atmosphere, Heo Jun-gang, the executive director, prepared for a counterattack again. His perseverance was reallymendable. No, you cant deceive reality with such nonsense But his words didnt continue. p p p. It was because of the unexpected apuse from Vice President Lim Jun-pyo. The others had no choice but to follow suit in terms of the atmosphere. p p p p p p. Swoosh. When Vice President Lim Jun-pyo turned his head slightly, Heo Jun-gang, the executive director who was embarrassed, also pped his hands. Yee Bon-seok, the team leader who had been eyeing Yoo Hyun, was the same. At some point, the hall was filled with apuse. He hadnt even talked about the details of logo marketing yet, but it felt like the curtain had fallen already. As the apuse died down slowly, Vice President Lim Jun-pyo looked straight ahead. There was a man who gave him not only the answer he wanted, but also shook his heart and made him determined. Despite being a deputy rank, he stood behind that man and saw Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook. -Vice President, Im not a naive person who would risk my neck for something impossible. The LCD business division will definitely write a new history and spin off brilliantly. Please join us. The LCD business division surpasses the home appliance business division and spins off? It meant that a giantpany as big as Hansung Electronics was born. Already at this age when retirement was imminent, he had enough room to gamble in this situation where he had zero chance of bing president of Hansung Electronics. When the apusepletely stopped, Vice President Lim Jun-pyo opened his mouth. Ill say the conclusion first. He nced at everyone and said with a serious expression. In 2011, that is, within a year and a half from now, the LCD business divisions sales will surpass the home appliance business division. This is our business divisions goal from now on. It was a bombshell deration that he would follow Executive Director Shin Kyung-wooks intention even if he had topete with the home appliance business division. The leader raised his g toward the distant mountain, and there was no one who could tackle him. The shock in the hall hadnt subsided yet when he continued his words. Development team leaders. Yes, Vice President. At Vice President Lim Jun-pyos call, each business divisions development team leaders bowed their heads. Change all your goals for this year. Make a proposal and distribute it evenly to your employees. Yes. I understand. Group leaders. Yes, Vice President. He asked three group leaders who had different thoughts. Do you have any way to beat the home appliance business divisions sales other than Retina Premium marketing? It was a question that couldnt be answered. He said to them who were silent. Then you have to seed in this no matter what. Do you understand? Yes. I understand. The three group leaders gave the same answer to an irrefutablemand. It was the first time that their opinions coincided. Of course, their inner feelings might have been different. Vice President Lim Jun-pyo stepped forward and made up his mind from the conclusion. Since it had already been decided to do it, clearing away the minor obstacles in between was not even a matter of concern. Yoo Hyun disyed the list of things to decide as if to show him. They were logo marketing methods for each product, detailed consultation with customers, criteria for differentiated technology, and adjustment of development schedule. The problems that he had been worrying about and couldnt solve were quickly resolved by Vice President Lim Jun-pyos words. Jang Jun-sik summarized the parts that had been decided, and Yoo Hyun picked up the next item. Vice President Lim Jun-pyos voice was heard right away. Apple announcement negotiation? If you cant do that, theres no logo marketing, right? Yes. Thats right. When Yoo Hyun answered, he nodded at Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik. Yeo Executive Director, please proceed in the direction of making it happen no matter what. I understand. The problem that he thought would be awkward was also sorted out in an instant. The logo design part was the same. If Apple wants to change the logo, we have to change it, of course. We have already requested the design center of the mobile phone business division. Vice President Lim Jun-pyo asked Choi Min-hee, the team leader who answered. Whats the schedule? That part is being coordinated. The design center said they would do their best to match it. Thats not enough to make me feel secure. Vice President Lim Jun-pyo didnt hesitate and picked up his phone. A momentter, a shocking content came out of his mouth. Oh, Vice President Bang, how have you been? Haha. Yes. Of course. Anyone could see that it was Vice President Bang Ho-geun, who had just taken office as the head of the mobile phone business division. Vice President Lim Jun-pyo casually asked him as if he had a close rtionship with him. Yes. I have a very important logo design. Ille and see you once, so please pay attention. Haha. Yes, yes. It was something he asked directly to the vice president. There was no way this wouldnt work. The problem could be solved with money, he was sure of it. Yoo-hyun felt embarrassed as he recalled the conversation he had with Han Jae Hee yesterday. -Brother, are you crazy? This is way beyond the level of my assignment. I told you, I dont want a sloppy project. Thats why I gave you something important. -So you threw me a design that will be on Apples report and on products all over the world? Do you want me to rot here for the rest of my life? Director Jang Hye Min said you can do it well. I trust you. -Aaaaaaah! Thest scream was a bit annoying, but it wouldnt hurt to finish it quickly. If he cant do it, Director Jang Hye Min will cover for him. Yoo-hyun decided to think positively. The internal issues were resolved quickly. The only thing left was the external factors. To deal with them in one shot, Vice President Im Jun Pyo called the TF leader and pointed him out. Director Kim, tell me everything you need to seed in the logo marketing. Ill listen to everything. He dered that he would fully support Kim Hyun-min, who had been powerless and miserable until then. The other team leaders eyes widened. Yes, Vice President. But Kim Hyun-mins expression was not very bright as he bowed his head. -Director, the business director will support you fully. If there is any problem that cannot be solved by the organization, say it there. Kim Hyun-min, who heard Yoo-hyuns words yesterday, thought that there was no way the business director would support him out of the blue. That was why he confidently made a bet. I lost the bet. Ill think about itter. He shook off his thoughts and lifted his head with a serious expression. The most difficult part of running the TF in a short period of time was coordinating opinions between different groups. I know. We also had a hard time because we didnt get enough manpower support as promised. Yeah. It must have been tough. You must have gotten a lot of tackles from the other group leaders. Vice President Im Jun Pyo turned his head slightly and TV Group Leader Heo Min Kang Executive Director bowed his head. IT Group Leader Lee Chung Won Executive Director, who had been watching the situation, volunteered to pay taxes first. I was thinking of providing additional manpower support to the TF anyway. Hmm, what about TV? Heo Min Kang Executive Director, who was grinding his teeth at Lee Chung Won Executive Directors betrayal, answered right away. TV is the same. We will make all non-resident staff full-time and add more manpower. Vice President Im Jun Pyo nodded his head and asked. Is that enough? You have to row when wateres in. Kim Hyun-min was a person who understood that simple truth well. He seized the opportunity and drew a bigger picture. Even if we get more manpower, I think the same problem will arise as long as the TF is in the mobile group. Yeah? I think we should move the TF directly under the business division and get personnel authority. Hahaha. Yeah. That would be fair. What do you think, Executive Director Yeo? I think thats the right direction. And we will also provide additional manpower support from our mobile division. Yeo Tae-sik Executive Director gave Kim Hyun-min a look and Jo Chan-young Senior Manager in charge of mobile sales marketing nodded his head right away. He couldnt hold out any longer when everyone else agreed. The atmosphere was too good. On the other hand, Kim Hyun-min became more anxious. When he nced around, he met Yoo-hyuns eyes, who was smiling softly and nodding his head. -If you lose the bet, please request to send TF on a pic. In front of everyone. You know that, right? How could he say pic in this atmosphere? But he couldnt cancel the bet he made himself either. Im crazy. Kim Hyun-min sighed inwardly and raised his hand quietly. There was no other timing than now to speak up. Vice President, I have one more request. What is it? Tell me. Vice President Im Jun Pyo adjusted his posture and everyones eyes were on Kim Hyun-min. It was a situation where even Kim Hyun-min, who had a good guts, had to swallow his saliva. He tried to keep his expression as calm as possible and slowly built up his logic. I think speed is the key to logo marketing. We all know that. Thats why I know you gave us so much manpower support. So? It was a tough conversation. It was impossible to say pic naturally in this atmosphere. Kim Hyun-min, who hesitated for a moment, just closed his eyes and blurted out. We will go on a pic to bond quickly. Please allow us. There was a moment of silence. Everyone looked at Kim Hyun-min as if he was crazy. Even Choi Min-hee Team Leader, who knew him well, covered her face with both hands in embarrassment. Vice President Im Jun Pyoughed and held his stomach. Hahahaha. Yeah. The TF leader should have that much guts. Set the schedule as you like and go. Yes. Thank you. Kim Hyun-min, who endured the embarrassment and answered, received a thumbs up from Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun didnt suggest a pic to make fun of Kim Hyun-min, of course. He needed a chance to lead the newly created organization, and he chose the pic as that chance. To be exact, he wanted to show everyone that the leader could lose like this in front of them. Regardless of Yoo-hyuns thoughts, Kim Hyun-mins face turned red for the first time in a long time. He gave Yoo-hyun a resentful look and Yoo-hyun winked at him. Kim Hyun-min clenched his teeth as he saw him. He looked very impressive when he nodded his head as if he understood his feelings. It was then. Vice President Im Jun Pyo took another step forward. Group leaders, support the pic costs actively. Oh, and of course, move the organization before that. Got it? His speech was always straightforward. Yes. We got it. Thanks to him, the meeting was wrapped up with the group leaders bowing their heads. Chapter 414: Chapter 414: There was a buzz of excitement after the meeting ended. With such a radical change announced, the staff members of each group gathered their heads together. Especially, the development nning team leaders discussed the organizational change in depth. They all knew that Vice President Lim Jun-pyo was a very impatient person, so they acted ordingly. In the midst of such an atmosphere, there was someone who had a nk expression on his face. Yoo-hyun, who had stepped down from the podium, nudged Kwon Se-jung, the assistant manager. What are you doing? Did you fall asleep? W-what are you talking about? I didnt sleep. Huh. Kwon Se-jungs mouth opened wide as he snapped back. When Yoo-hyun turned his head to see what was going on, he saw Vice President Lim Jun-pyo approaching. He extended his thick hand and gave him a hearty handshake. Ha ha. That was a very impressive presentation. The vice president personally came to congratte the presenter? It was an unusual event, and Kwon Se-jungs eyes widened in surprise. Even Jang Jun-sik, who was always bad at reading the mood, knew how important this was. He was packing up hisptop and got up from his seat with aposed posture. Yoo-hyun smiled and quickly stepped forward with his hand still sped. I just delivered the message. The one who came up with the idea draft and organized it was Kwon Se-jung, the assistant manager here. Oh, really? Kwon Se-jung, Ill remember your name. Good job. Th-thank you. When Vice President Lim Jun-pyo called his name directly, Kwon Se-jungs back bent involuntarily. Yoo-hyun didnt stop there and also took care of Jang Jun-sik. And here, Jang Jun-sik, the staff member, came up with the detailed ideas and gathered the evidence. Some might think he was overdoing it. But right now, Vice President Lim Jun-pyo was in a mood to ept anything. He gripped Jang Jun-siks hand tightly and encouraged him. Jang Jun-sik, you worked hard. Yes, sir. Jang Jun-sik answered like a private soldier with a stiff posture. Heh heh. Why are you so tense? Do I have such a scary image? Yes. You do Ah, no, sir. Heh heh heh. Youre funny. Vice President Lim Jun-pyoughed heartily and patted Jang Jun-siks back. Jang Jun-siks face was already pale. Yoon Byung-kwan, the deputy manager of the TV team, looked at him with envious eyes. He had also presented directly in front of Vice President Lim Jun-pyo before, but he had never seen him act so kindly. What made his heart sink more was this. That guy, it wasnt luck. He felt like he had been hit hard on the back of his head by a hammer as he listened to Yoo-hyuns presentation today. The way he controlled the pace and flow of his speech with ease was remarkable. He even managed to charm the fearsome Heo Min-kang, the executive director. It was then that Yoo-hyun gestured to him. Deputy Manager Yoon, over here. At that sound, even Vice President Lim Jun-pyo turned his head and looked at him. The oue of the war had already been decided. Was he trying to humiliate him until the end? Considering their past friction, it was possible. Yoon Byung-kwan clenched his eyes and approached Vice President Lim Jun-pyo under his gaze. But what was this? Instead of scolding him, Vice President Lim Jun-pyo smiled and reached out his hand. You helped with making the integration n, right? Deputy Manager Yoon, good job. Ah, no sir. No? Come on. Keep up the good work. Heh heh heh. He even patted his shoulder and gave him a warm smile. Yoon Byung-kwan looked bewildered and saw Yoo-hyuns calm face in his sight. He made eye contact with him and shrugged lightly. At that sight, Yoon Byung-kwan smiled bitterly. That bastard. The people who were left in the meeting room and were discussing frantically moved their seats and continued their discussion. Both the TV group and the IT group had a lot to sort out right away. On the other hand, the mobile group had a different atmosphere. Only Kim Hyun-min, the manager, went to coordinate organizational issues with each groups development nning team leaders. The rest of them moved to a coffee shop and chatted lightly about their future ns. By the way, where did Han go? Team Leader Choi Min-hee asked as she sat down, and Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung answered. The group leader called him. I see. Team Leader Choi Min-hee nodded as if it was nothing. It seemed like a very special thing, but they all looked indifferent. Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung, who didnt know the rtionship between the group leader and Yoo-hyun, was puzzled. At that moment. Yoo-hyun was in the mobile group leaders office, facing Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik. It had been a long time since they had a one-on-one meeting, but there was no awkwardness. They had shared so many memories together. The fishing rod you gave me, I used it well. Thanks to you, I did a great job of imitating a master fisherman. Heh heh. We should go fishing together sometime. Then why dont youe to the TF outing? I think were going to go fishing. Hey, if I go, people will hate me. Yoo-hyun joked at Executive Director Yeo Tae-siks words. If you bring both hands full of gifts, who would hate you? Ha ha. Youre funny. Everyone likes free stuff. Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik shrugged his shoulders and drank his coffee. He felt like he was dealing with a close colleague rather than a distant subordinate whenever he met Yoo-hyun. It was a strange feeling indeed. But Executive Director Yeo Tae-sik didnt know. Yoo-hyun was a former CEO(?). He was in a good mood and said with confidence. Now that the vice president has decided, youll get more support. Yes. But we need to calm down a bit. There must be some weeds from the group strategy office inside. He spat out a question with a bang, and the answer was another surprise. How far could this young deputy see? Thud. The vice president, Yeotae-sik, who put down his coffee cup, nodded. Right. You have to be careful not to get caught. Ill suggest that. That would be nice. Yoo-hyun answered calmly. From his rxed smile, he saw the confident deputy who stood on the podium today. It was a development that surprised even himself, who knew the progress. How could he do that? Yeotae-sik, the vice president, solved the question that came to his mind in a different way. It was a typical answer for him, who valued the result more than the process. I felt sorry when I saw you present today. Did Ick something? Yeotae-sik waved his hand at Yoo-hyuns question. Of course not. You were overflowing. I mean, do you really need to be here? Then where should I be? Innovation Strategy Office. Youll be a great help there. No. Im not going. As Yoo-hyun shook his head, Yeotae-sik added a reason. Even if theres a new vice president, the Innovation Strategy Office will have a hard time against the Group Strategy Office. Theyll surely make it. The Group Strategy Office wont easily give up the power they have. Yeotae-siks words were not wrong. The Group Strategy Office only lost because they didnt know the opponents moves, but now that the target was above the water, they wouldnt let go easily. Even if they were rotten inside, they had enough power and ability to make even Chairman Shin Myung-ho hesitate. They attacked the Innovation Strategy Office? It was not easy for the Innovation Strategy Office, which had just started walking, to withstand it. But Yoo-hyun thought differently. If the Innovation Strategy Office depends on one deputy, its better to copse now. Its not an easy problem to say that. I know. Thats why Im saying we should trust and watch. I understand your thoughts well. I like working with you too. Im just saying this because I think it would be better for you to do something big for the sake of justice. Yoo-hyun knew why he said that, but there was no need to struggle unnecessarily. Trusting and watching his colleagues was also a way. In fact, Yeotae-siks mind was the same. Instead of answering, Yoo-hyun asked a question. Then why are you staying here? Thats because I have to do my duty until the business division splits up. I feel the same way. If the TF work Im doing now fails, theres no future for the Innovation Strategy Office. You know that. Hmm. Then lets do our duty for what were doing now. Yoo-hyun smiled and said with a coffee cup in his mouth. As Yoo-hyun drew the line, Yeotae-sik didnt express his regret anymore. Instead, he talked about the future. Itll be noisy for a while with the LCD division issue. The new vice president will also use that as a motivation to hold on. Yes. Thats right. If we do well, we might be able to split up sessfully. That would be a jackpot in itself. Itll happen. Well be able to do well as weve done so far. Yoo-hyuns words were not just trusting his colleagues. Objectively speaking, everyone was showing their abilities in their own ces. The gears were already in ce, so all that was left was to move forward. Yeotae-sik nodded and asked what he wanted to ask secretly. Right. I believe that too. But what will happen next? Do you think thats why you called me? Haha. Actually, yes. Yoo-hyun looked at Yeotae-sik who was shrugging his shoulders. Aside from anything else, what would happen to him next? He couldnt imagine him following thepany that split up. Rather, he had a higher chance of staying and bing the next leader of the Innovation Strategy Office. It was Yoo-hyuns conclusion based on his mind and skills for justice. Since it was a personal matter that didnt need to be brought up here, Yoo-hyun gave him a general answer that he wanted. After the LCD division splits up, the real fight will be about smartphones. The market situation doesnt look easy. Do you have a trump card? Yoo-hyun answered without hesitation. I have a friend named Hyun Jin-geon. Hyun Jin-geon? Yes. He will be the key for the future. He smiled as he looked at Yeotae-sik who was tilting his head. He finished his meeting with Yeotae-sik and headed to the outdoor terrace on the 20th floor. He took a vending machine coffee for the first time in a long time and leaned against the railing in the corner. The weather was so nice that the Gangnam skyline came into his sight more clearly. Looking at the buildings like this, he remembered the time when he looked down at the city from the reserve training camp on the mountain in Ulsan. He met Hyun Jin-geon by chance there and looked at the same ce together. Hyun Jin-geon, he was someone who was not in Yoo-hyuns n from the beginning. But he became together with him as if it was fate, and now he became more than a friend who shared his dream. -Here. Its a share for my partner. The owner of thepany that would change the smartphone market in the future reached out to Yoo-hyun. Thats how 20 percent of JK Communications shares came into Yoo-hyuns hands. He was happy just by the fact that he could be with Hyun Jin-geon, regardless of the value of money. Of course, Yoo-hyun couldnt help him at all right now. He thought of his friend who didnt show any signs of hardship even though he must be having a hard time. He chuckled. Im a major shareholder, but I dont know if I can be so careless. It was then. As they say, if you talk about a tiger, ites. He got a call from Hyun Jin-geon. Chapter 415: Chapter 415: Yoo-hyun answered the phone with a cheerful voice. Hey, I was just thinking about you, and you called me. -What were you thinking about me? I thought you were having too much fun and not working hard enough. -Haha. Its all thanks to you that Im doing well in a good environment. And I dont have much to do anyway. It was not easy to start apany from scratch in a foreignnd. It was night time in the US, and he was calling from thepany phone. Yoo-hyun could tell how hard his situation was. But he replied lightly to his friend who wasughing happily. Sure. Then Ill trust you and have more fun. -Hahaha. Yeah. But can you do that? I saw an article about Mr. Shin, the executive director. It seems like theres a storm brewing over there. The upper management is in chaos. But its the same down here. -Yeah. You wont feel it right away. But soon youll notice it. The direction haspletely changed. Yoo-hyun nodded at Hyun-jins prediction. Then he suddenly wondered. What kind of scenery would the genius see in his eyes? Yoo-hyun was curious about Hyun-jins thoughts, who had shaken the world with a singlemunication chip in the past, and then went to the US and changed the IT ecosystem. Stop it and tell me about yourself, Jin-gun. Im curious. -About what? Hows yourpany doing? -Thepany is JK Communication was a chip designpany based in Silicon Valley, USA. To be precise, they were developing amunication modem chip for the next-generation smartphone. They aimed to surpass Quam, which dominated themunication chip market. -Quam will monopolize the LTE market too. So were focusing on 4G models and preparing step by step. So youre developing a test model for 3G now? -Designing and producing arepletely different stories, so we have to test it. We have enough investment funds too. Thats good. The reason why Yoo-hyun owed JK Communication in the past was the 5Gmunication modem. In other words, Hyun-jin had entered the field several years earlier than in the past. What kind of butterfly effect would this create? Yoo-hyun was lost in thought for a moment when Hyun-jin threw a word at him. -Yoo-hyun, by the way, why doesnt Hansung do semiconductors? Why? -Eventually,munication chips will be mounted on mobile APs. Right. Yoo-hyun admitted without hesitation, and Hyun-jins voice lit up. -When all chips be one, finer processes will be more important, and of course, the semiconductor market will rise in the future. That makes sense. -Its not a joke. Cant you acquire Shinwa Semiconductor? If you want to dominate the smartphone market in the future, Hansung needs semiconductors too. Look at this guy? Yoo-hyunughed at Hyun-jins words. He had no idea that he had hit exactly what Yoo-hyun was thinking. Hyun-jins future prediction didnt stop there. Isnt that how its going to be? Mr. Shin seemed to be worried about it too. -Yeah. Then Im d. Oh, and do you know Amazon? Of course I do. Its an online distributionpany. What do you think of them? Yoo-hyun asked. At this point in time, Amazon was widely known as an online market, especially for supplying inte books. Their sales wererge, but they recorded losses every year, so they had a high possibility of going bankrupt. But Hyun-jin had a different opinion. -Amazon acquired a startup in our building this time. Amazon is going to strengthen its online web service side. Its going to be a cloudputingpany. In the future smartphone world Hyun-jin spoke excitedly as he was interested in his field of interest. Yoo-hyun listened to his story and thought of a fish called koi. A small fish that was about 5 centimeters long when it was in an aquarium grew over 100 centimeters when it went out to sea. The growth rate depended on the size of the world. Hyun-jin, who had experienced the world at an early age, looked just like a koi that went out to sea. Yoo-hyun said what he felt as it was. Jin-gun, I think you really did well going to America. -Its all because of you. I wouldnt have had this opportunity if it wasnt for you. Enough with the ttery, Im going to America soon, so lets meet then. -Okay. Ill prepare a VIP treatment for you. Was he the kind of guy who could make jokes like that? Yoo-hyun exchanged a few more pleasant words and ended the call. Hyun-jins name blinked on the phone screen after the call ended. Hyun-jin. The genius who had met the wide world early was waking up. This was something Yoo-hyun had not expected. Things are going to get interesting from now on. A smile appeared on Yoo-hyuns lips. After the announcement of the business director, the TV group underwent a major reorganization. The sales and marketing department and the staff departments were busy moving as the groups goals and strategies were revised. At the same time, they re-examined the development and production ns. A meeting was held to gather the key officers of development, production, and quality under the supervision of the group leader. In short, the whole group was turned upside down. Yoo-hyun heard this story from Kim Young-shin, an assistant manager of the TV team, at the coffee shop on the first floor. TV is in chaos right now. Theres a lot of resentment about TF. Sip. Yoo-hyun sucked in a cool coffee and asked. So thats why I dont see this team leader much. He must be out of his mind. The group leader is making such a fuss. Yoo-hyun ate a piece of cake that Kim Young-shin had bought. It was quite tasty because it had a lot of cheese in it. Kim Young-shin nced at Yoo-hyun and asked Kwon Se-jung, an assistant manager, with an awkward smile. Are you okay with Mr. Yoon these days? Oh, the argument we had before? Its nothing. A man should have some guts. Im d to hear that. Theres a rumor that Mr. Yoon has a rough personality in Mobile too. Yoo-hyun was just eating, and Jang Jun-sik was helping by keeping his mouth shut. So Kwon Se-jung had to struggle to match Kim Young-shins mood. Actually, Mr. Yoon is a bit tough. He once summoned everyone under him and Wow. Thats impressive. Compared to Song Ho-chan, the assistant manager of the sales team, it was nothing, but Kwon Se-jung, an assistant manager, pped his hands and pretended to be surprised. And when Mr. Yoon does his work Wow, you must have had a hard time. It sounded like he was much less exhausting than Seong Woong-jin, the assistant manager he had worked with in the past. But Kwon Se-jung sympathized with him with a pitying expression. Its natural to want to look strong in front of your juniors, but the truth is, working in apany Right. As he agreed with him, he crossed his legs and leaned back. The TV I nned so far The conclusion was one. He was a hero who made Hansung TV panel possible without him. He also told stories of his heroism that went beyond thepany to society. It was natural to have some pride, so Yoo-hyun didnt bother him. He deserved to say that much after buying him coffee and cake. Anyway. Yoo-hyun nodded and listened to the stories that came out of Kim Young-shins mouth. Before long, Kim Young-shins heroism reached society. Then, Yoo-hyun heard a word that caught his ear from his mouth. Climbing? He looked surprised by Yoo-hyuns reaction, and Kim Young-shin spoke excitedly. Yeah. I did rock climbing in college. Im also one of the initial members of the climbing club in ourpany. The owner of the indoor rock climbing gym nearby is my friend. Wow. Thats amazing. Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up, and Kim Young-shin shrugged his shoulders. Its nothing. Actually, climbing is As Kim Young-shins words continued, Yoo-hyuns face brightened. But for some reason, Kwon Se-jungs face looked dark. Jang Jun-sik, who was a bit slow, turned his head around to catch up with the sudden change of mood. Kim Young-shins exnation was almost over. p. Yoo-hyun pped his hands and said abruptly. Mr. Kim, lets go to the indoor rock climbing gym right after work today. Please teach me. What? Pfft. Kim Young-shins eyes widened at Yoo-hyuns words, and Kwon Se-jung spat out his coffee. Yoo-hyun didnt hesitate and pushed him further. You have to do it when you think of it. Oh, Ill buy you dinner. No, its not that I cant leave early Dont worry. Its been hectic today, so you can leave early. Mr. Yoon wont allow it Mr. Yoon doesnt care much, right? Do you want me to talk to him? Kim Young-shin looked at him as if he was crazy. He was really crazy. A few momentster. Yoo-hyun saw Mr. Yoon Byung-kwan smoking anding back. He got up from his seat without hesitation. Mr. Yoon. Huh. Kim Young-shin turned his body away with his hands covering his face when he btedly saw Mr. Yoon Byung-kwan. He had been talking tough just before, but now his face waspletely pale. He hoped that it wasnt true as he pricked up his ears. Yoo-hyun said something ridiculous from his mouth. Mr. Yoon, arent you leaving early today with the TV team? Why? Im going to have dinner with Mr. Kim. Do you want to join us? Hes insane. Hes really insane. Kim Young-shin closed his eyes tightly. But the answer that came back was even more absurd. Why would I eat with you? Fine. Go eat with Mr. Kim. He expected him to get angry, but he told him to eat with him. Hey, you said you would buy me a meal once. Ill give you my card, so buy it with that. Thank you. Even the stingy Mr. Yoon Byung-kwan handed over his card. Kim Young-shin was dumbfounded. After Mr. Yoon Byung-kwan left. Kim Young-shin asked cautiously as he came to his senses. Do you know Mr. Yoon from before? Kim Young-shin knew that it wasnt true because he had seen the friction between them over the partition. But there was no other way to understand the current situation unless it was true. No. I met him for the first time at TF. Then why Oh, this card? We really agreed to buy a meal. Yoo-hyuns words were not a lie. After the presentation, Mr. Yoon Byung-kwan, who shook hands with Vice President Lim Jun-pyo, had said that with a very pleased expression. Of course, it was just a polite remark. I see. Hes a bit grumpy, but he has a soft side too. Yoo-hyun smiled, and Kim Young-shin muttered. Soft side. He seemed to have a mental shock, and Kim Young-shin couldnt get up from his seat for a while. That evening. Yoo-hyun went to an indoor rock climbing gym two blocks away from Hansung Tower. Of course, Kwon Se-jung and Jang Jun-sik, who followed him like gum, were with him. Its colorful. Yoo-hyun admired the colorful holds on the wall. This is my first time here. Jang Jun-sik said, and Yoo-hyun nodded. Me too. Jun-sik, do you know why I brought you here? Yes. You said that doing something new would increase your creativity. Thats right, thats right. As they got along well, Kwon Se-jung sighed. Sigh. And soon after. That sigh turned into a scream. Ahh. Kwon Se-jung, who was hanging on the wall, trembled, and Kim Young-shin, who was standing on the soft mat below, shouted. Mr. Kwon, dont give up just because you cant reach your arm. Push your shoulder and grab higher. I cant do it. Do you want to give up on your work too? Do you want to fold your life too? Kim Young-shin brought up hispany and even his life while climbing. Yoo-hyun watched them and smiled. Chapter 416: Chapter 416: Deputy Kwon Se-jung was hanging on a wall with a 110-degree slope like a cicada. He reached out his hand with an agonized expression. ¡°Help!¡± ¡°Grab it if you reach out. Why can¡¯t you do that?¡± Deputy Kim Young-shin yelled at him, even though he was trying his best. He thought he was a nice person, but he was really a devil in disguise. Thud. Deputy Kwon Se-jung eventually rolled on the mat. Next to him, Jang Joon-shik was already exhausted. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun had already passed one wall and was climbing the next one. The ceiling was low because it was indoors, but the course had various slopes, so there was no room for boredom. ck. Yoo-hyun stepped on a hold and lowered his center of gravity. Then he lifted his body and reached out his hand. His handnded on a yellow hold that was quite high. He was getting used to the feeling of the rough and hard holds. Deputy Kim Young-shin shouted from below. ¡°Right. Just keep going like that.¡± Encouraged by his cheering, Yoo-hyun sped up. He had a good lower body strength because he ran a lot, and his body bnce had improved a lot by doing martial arts. His upper body strength was also good thanks to regr exercise, so climbing the wall was not a big problem for him. Swish. Swish. Was it because he was climbing ces he couldn¡¯t normally climb? He felt a sense of conquest every time he grabbed a new hold. He felt a sense of achievement every time he seeded in a difficult course. He felt like he had be Spider-Man or something. Thump. Thump. His chest throbbed pleasantly. He smiled broadly when he heard a voice from below. ¡°Deputy Han, that¡¯s not the right direction. There¡¯s no ce to grab there because the holds are low.¡± Yoo-hyun confirmed that there was no ce to grab and recalled Deputy Kim Young-shin¡¯s instruction. -Just push your legs and stretch your shoulders. That¡¯s all you need to do. It¡¯s easy, right? He thought he could grab the red hold behind the low hold if he did as he said. He decided to act on his resolution. ¡°You can¡¯t go that way. Are you trying to grab something far away? You¡¯ll fall if you do that. Even I can¡¯t¡­¡± Yoo-hyun ignored Deputy Kim Young-shin¡¯s words and lifted his lower body. Swish. He flung his body with the momentum and stretched his shoulder to grab the hold. The red hold barely caught his fingertips. ¡°Uracha!¡± Yoo-hyun put strength into his hand and pulled his body with one arm. Then he ced his other hand and foot on the remaining holds. St. His body, which seemed to fall, stuck to the wall like a cicada and became stable. ¡°Huh? It worked?¡± Deputy Kim Young-shin was surprised and Yoo-hyun grinned at him. ¡°Whew. I¡¯m good at everything except using my feet.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Deputy Kim Young-shin had nothing more to say to him. Instead, he kicked the two people lying down and said. ¡°Did you see what Deputy Han did? You have to do at least that much. Come on, get up.¡± ¡°Huh? I have no strength in my arms.¡± ¡°You have to do it with guts if you have no strength. Come on, get up. Hurry up.¡± Deputy Kwon Se-jung felt like dying, and Jang Joon-shik pretended to be dead. Then they heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s voice from afar. ¡°Se-jung,e up here. The view is nice.¡± Yoo-hyun was sitting on a spot where his head almost touched the ceiling and waving his hand. He looked very innocent. ¡°Sigh. What should I do with that kid?¡± Deputy Kwon Se-jung covered his face with his palm and sighed deeply. The next morning. The office was unusually quiet. It was because the staff above the team leader level from each team were summoned for an organizational restructuring issue. In the silent atmosphere, Deputy Kwon Se-jung groaned softly. ¡°I¡¯m dying.¡± Yoo-hyun, who was sitting next to him, shook his head. ¡°You¡¯re good at chin-ups and you¡¯re whining.¡± ¡°Hey, that was when I was young.¡± ¡°Whatever, where should we go next? There must be other fun leisure activities.¡± Indoor rock climbing was a new fun for Yoo-hyun. He wanted to try real rock climbing someday if he had a chance. He thought he couldn¡¯t find any other fun, and he wanted to find more. Deputy Kwon Se-jung looked at him with a sour face. ¡°Let¡¯s live a little first. I can¡¯t move right now because of the muscle pain.¡± ¡°Huh? Swimming is supposed to be good for muscle pain, right? Is there anyone who likes swimming?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Deputy Kwon Se-jung was speechless for a moment and called out to Jang Joon-shik, who was sitting next to him. He also had patches all over his neck and back. ¡°Joon-shik, don¡¯t you just want to rest?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll follow Deputy Han.¡± But Jang Joon-shik was still loyal. Deputy Kwon Se-jung gave up and pointed at Jang Joon-shik¡¯s monitor. ¡°What¡¯s that on the screen? A CEO?¡± ¡°We just got an email from the CEO.¡± ¡°The vice president himself?¡± Deputy Kwon Se-jung was surprised and leaned in. Yoo-hyun, who was wondering what other fun things to do, also came closer. There was a message sent to all employees with the title CEO Note on the screen. What was the reason for Vice President Shin Myung-ho to send an email at this point? -To create a first-ss Hansung Electronics through innovation, the mobile phone division will adopt an all-in strategy for smartphones¡­ Yoo-hyun quickly skimmed through the fairly long content. It was about the direction of the three major divisions: mobile phone, home appliance, and LCD division. The summary was as follows: Mobile phone division ¨C innovation strategy through smartphones. Home appliance division ¨C differentiation strategy through Inte of Things. LCD division ¨C first-ss strategy through synergy creation. Deputy Kwon Se-jung immediately grasped Vice President Shin Myung-ho¡¯s intention after reading the text. ¡°Wow, it looks like the vice president is pushing for it.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°I¡¯m talking about the Innovation Strategy Office. Isn¡¯t this giving them legitimacy? The Group Strategy Office must be in a bind.¡± As Deputy Kwon Se-jung said, Vice President Shin Myung-ho had quoted most of what Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook had said. Even if Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s name or the Innovation Strategy Office were not mentioned, it was obvious that he was behind it. Yoo-hyun asked curiously. ¡°Why would the Group Strategy Office be in a bind?¡± ¡°They must feel like their rice bowl is being taken away.¡± ¡°They each have their roles, right? The Innovation Strategy Office handles the internal affairs of Hansung Electronics, and the Group Strategy Office handles the whole group.¡± ¡°Come on, the ones who are already there are better at taking care of their rice bowl.¡± Deputy Kwon Se-jung¡¯s realistic answer made Yoo-hyun chuckle. ¡°Haha. That¡¯s true, that¡¯s right.¡± Heughed suddenly, and Deputy Kwon Se-jung looked at him with a baffled expression. ¡°What? Is this something tough about?¡± ¡°No. I just think you¡¯re amazing.¡± Yoo-hyun was not just saying that. He had a good sense and a three-dimensional analytical ability. He also had a leader¡¯s vision. He had a lot of potential to shine if he was well polished. ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled at his colleague who was scratching his head awkwardly. For some reason, he felt like he would work with him for a long time. Like he did with Hyun Jin-gun. This was also an unexpected development that he had never anticipated before. At that moment, in the main office of the Group Strategy Office. Executive Director Yoon Joo-takbed his white hair and adjusted his sses. ¡°It seems that the chairman tacitly agreed to it, since Vice President Shin Myung-ho stepped up.¡± Communication Director Lim Dong-chan nodded his head. ¡°Yes. He said he wouldn¡¯t care. It seems that Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s gamble paid off.¡± ¡°There must have been a deal behind it. He must have gritted his teeth too.¡± He had to admit it. Anyone could see that the Group Strategy Office was the one who got hit in the back of the head. ¡°Report on the progress of the electronics side.¡± Executive Director Yoon Joo-tak straightened his posture and gestured with his chin. The heads of each department sitting on the sofa opened their mouths one by one. ¡°The home appliance division and Han Kyung-hoe line¡­¡± ¡°Considering the management situation of the mobile phone division¡­¡± Executive Director Yoon Joo-tak stopped listening to Business Support Director Choi Sang-hyun¡¯s report. ¡°Simple pressure won¡¯t work. There will be inevitable losses in the short term while switching to smartphones. Aim for that.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± ¡°The strategic direction of the LCD division¡­¡± Strategy Director Song Hyun-seung reported, and Executive Director Yoon Joo-tak pointed out the key point. ¡°Simple is best. Target Messenger Vice President Lim Joon-pyo. He tends to make mistakes when he gets excited.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll get him recorded through you, Executive Director.¡± After sorting out the business divisions to some extent, Communication Director Lim Dong-chan asked carefully. ¡°Executive Director, what about the Innovation Strategy Office?¡± ¡°We can¡¯t let them go easily. Let¡¯s see how long they can hold on.¡± Executive Director Yoon Joo-tak shed his eyes. The effect of the CEO email was immediate. The movement that seemed to take a long time happened in the afternoon. The first thing was that Vice President Lim Joon-pyo brought all the group development nning team leaders down to the 13th floor. ¡°Hello.¡± The people who were surprised by his sudden appearance got up and greeted him. Vice President Lim Joon-pyo nodded his head and epted their greetings. Then he pointed at one side of the office where the Innovative Product TF was located with his hand. ¡°Clear this side out and tidy up the partitions. Don¡¯t let me hear any excuses about being dyed by the organization.¡± ¡°Yes. We understand.¡± The development nning team leaders who answered immediately cleared their seats. Soon after, contractors came running and started working on the partitions. Drill drill drill. It wasn¡¯t just clearing out office space. Inside a small meeting room on the 13th floor. The mobile team was staying in the meeting room for a while to avoid the partition work. Deputy Lee Chan Ho, who was fiddling with hisptop on the table, eximed in surprise. ¡°Huh? Our organization changed. We went directly under the division.¡± ¡°How many people are there?¡± When Team Leader Choi Min-hee asked, Deputy Lee Chan Ho connected hisptop to the TV screen and answered. ¡°There are a total of 36 people.¡± ¡°The other teams must have moved too.¡± ¡°Yes. There¡¯s one more part each.¡± Yoo-hyun, who was leaning against the wall, looked at the organizational chart on the TV screen. One part that was assigned to the TV, IT team as a non-resident was moved to a resident member. Three more people were added to the mobile team. Team Leader Choi Min-hee pointed out that part. ¡°Deputy Han, please take care of the new members. Deputy Han has a good personality, so you can easily help them adapt, right?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll try.¡± Yoo-hyun answered right away, but Deputy Hwang Dong-sik¡¯s opinion waspletely different. ¡°Team Leader, are you serious? I heard that Kim Jin-yeol Manager from the sales team has a pretty cold personality. And Na Guk-do Deputy is also like that.¡± ¡°The manager who was appointed to the marketing team also has a strong personality. I don¡¯t know if they can handle Deputy Han.¡± Deputy Lee Chan Ho also sided with Deputy Hwang Dong-sik. Yoo-hyun asked with a bewildered expression. ¡°What do you mean? So what if they have a cold or strong personality?¡± Deputy Hwang Dong-sik nced at Yoo-hyun and tried to justify himself. ¡°No, I mean, it¡¯s not our team¡¯s business, but Vice President Yoon Byung-kwan is also grinding his teeth at Deputy Han.¡± ¡°Really? I even got a meal from Vice President Yoon.¡± ¡°What? Really?¡± Deputy Hwang Dong-sik asked incredulously and Yoo-hyun confidently answered. ¡°Of course. Right, Joon-shik?¡± Jang Joon-shik, who nodded his head, said firmly. ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. And Deputy Kim Young-shin from the TV team also admitted that Deputy Han has a good personality.¡± ¡°Admitted his personality?¡± ¡°So Deputy Kim Young-shin paid for the indoor rock climbing fee.¡± It was a bit exaggerated considering the situation, but it was what he said and did. Jang Joon-shik wouldn¡¯t lie in the first ce. Chapter 417: Chapter 417: ¡°Really? You went rock climbing together?¡± Lee Chan Ho, the deputy, asked in surprise. Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders. ¡°What¡¯s the big deal about that?¡± ¡°Oh, well.¡± ¡°It¡¯s natural for people who work together to get along. We all have to live in peace.¡± That didn¡¯t make any sense. It was not something that Yoo-hyun, who had made Yun Byung-gwan and Na Han-eul suffer in the integration meeting, and hit Lee Bon-seok, the team leader, from behind in the general meeting, would say. Was that why? For a moment, the people in the meeting room blinked their eyes.Even Kwon Se-jung, the deputy who had watched the whole process, was speechless. Regardless, Yoo-hyun continued. ¡°I think the other team members are also nice people, so I hope we can get along well this time.¡± ¡°Yeah. Han is right. We should get along better now.¡± Choi Min-hee, the team leader who was listening, agreed. ¡°Team leader, you should do that too.¡± ¡°I know. But the problem is the director.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Yoo-hyun asked and Choi Min-hee answered. ¡°You know, right? The director and the other team leaders have a big trouble. Now that he has some power, he will push harder.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. They have a grudge against each other, so they shouldn¡¯t do that.¡± Kim Young-gil, the section chief, also joined in. Everyone seemed to predict that, but Yoo-hyun thought differently. ¡°The director is not an easy person.¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s not something anyone can do to ask for a pic in front of the business director.¡± Choi Min-hee, the team leader, suddenly said something out of the blue, and some of the attendees shrugged their shoulders. ¡°Hahaha.¡± ¡°Why? What happened?¡± Lee Chan Ho asked and Yu Hye-mi exined kindly. The people who heard the storyughed loudly. ¡°Puhahaha. Anyway, the director is unstoppable.¡± Yoo-hyun also hid his embarrassment and smiled along. Kim Hyun-min, the director, was not a really easy person. Yoo-hyun had a reason to be confident about that. The evening after he finished his presentation. Yoo-hyun had been with Kim Hyun-min, the director, after finishing his meeting with Yeo Tae-sik, the executive director. And he asked him the same thing that Choi Min-hee had worried about. -Personnel authority? Power? What¡¯s the use of that? The important thing is to get things done. -What¡¯s wrong with you? I thought you were eager to do it. -I¡¯ve seen them fight and worry so much. I realized that they are grateful for just working with me. When he heard that, Yoo-hyun was confident. A leader with such a mindset had enough qualifications to lead the scattered people. And the next day, in the conference room on the 13th floor. In the conference room where all TF members were suddenly gathered, Yoo-hyun¡¯s expectation became reality. Buzzing. There was a noisy atmosphere in the conference room. ng. When Kim Hyun-min stood up from his seat, the ce became quiet as if it were a lie. In the strange atmosphere, sharp eyes were directed at Kim Hyun-min. He saw Lee Bon-geun, the team leader who had criticized him all along, and IT team leader who had mocked him from behind. He also saw Yun Byung-gwan and other members who had ignored his orders. And there were new members who were dissatisfied with their sudden transfer. There were hardly any friendly eyes. Thud.Thud. As Kim Hyun-min walked toward the podium side of the conference room, his sharp eyes turned into curiosity. What was he trying to do? ck. Yoo-hyun turned on the lights on the podium side at a good timing. Under the bright light, Kim Hyun-min had a calm expression on his face. In an awkward situation, Kim Hyun-min opened his mouth. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Kim Hyun-min. First of all, thank you for joining TF in this difficult situation.¡± ¡°¡­¡± It was an ordinary greeting with an ordinary word. His tone was not particrly strong or his eyes fierce. ¡°I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s because I¡¯ve been living poorly in thispany, but I got a really difficult mission. It¡¯s so hard that I want to give up desperately. It¡¯s a very difficult mission.¡± ¡°¡­¡± But there was sincerity in his words with a unique wit. He was humble but did not look weak. He looked down but did not look frail. Kim Hyun-min continued his words and nced at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun smiled and nodded as their eyes met. What did he say? -That¡¯s a very good attitude. You¡¯re finally acting like a leader. ¡®This kid. Who are you teaching?¡¯ He felt that way in his heart, but thanks to Yoo-hyun, he had sorted out his mind. Kim Hyun-min, who had hardened his mind, decided to maintain a low posture as he had originally intended. It started with bending his waist first in front of the people he wanted to grab by the cor. ¡°Lee Bon-geun, team leader, please lend me your sess experience and passion that shook the world with Hansung TV panel.¡± Lee Bon-geun, the team leader, flinched as his name was called out of the blue. ¡°Jang Jun-hong, team leader, please teach me the secret of breaking through the fiercepetition and putting IT panel on the top spot.¡± This time, Jang Jun-hong, the team leader, shook his head. The eyes of the two teams who had been hostile to him changed. Kim Hyun-min did not stop there. ¡°Choi Min-hee, team leader, please show me your strength that made the impossible possible from scratch.¡± He treated Choi Min-hee, the team leader who was obviously on his side, as equal to the other team leaders. Thanks to that, the eyes of the mobile team members changed to pride. Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up. ¡®I will be a good leader from now on.¡¯ Kim Hyun-min nodded at Yoo-hyun and put more strength into his voice. ¡°It¡¯s definitely a difficult task, but I believe we can do it if we work together. Even if we can¡¯t, I¡¯ll take responsibility. So let¡¯s work together.¡± It was a bit over-the-top as if he was giving a speech. But it was enough to convey his meaning. ¡°¡­¡± In the gap where awkwardness arose, Yoo-hyun pped his hands. p p p p p. The people in the room followed suit and pped their hands awkwardly. Apuse was contagious, just like yawning, as the people in the conference room proved. Even Lee Bon-seok, the team leader who had a sour expression, felt obliged to join in the pping. It was around the time when the apuse died down. Kim Hyun-min, the director who had to wrap up the situation, blurted out something irrelevant. ¡°Ah, as you all know, we¡¯re going on a two-day retreat. It¡¯s a directive from the business director. Everyone has to attend.¡± Murmur murmur. No one liked the idea of mingling with people they were not close to outside of work. Especially the younger generation, who emitted a negative vibe. Then, Kim Hyun-min gave a yful smile and pointed at Han Yoo-hyun. ¡°The person in charge of the retreat is Han Yoo-hyun, the assistant manager here.¡± It was a blow from Kim Hyun-min. ¡®How about that? You should suffer a bit too.¡¯ As he passed the buck, Han Yoo-hyun counterattacked. ¡°Director, then please give me full authority.¡± ¡°Heh heh. Of course. Do as you please.¡± He asked in a loud voice in front of everyone, so Kim Hyun-min had no choice but to nod his head. Han Yoo-hyun did not stop there. ¡°I¡¯ll gather the young people and decide on the ce. Please support us with the expenses. Oh, and please exempt the retreat preparation staff from attendance.¡± ¡°¡­Fine. Do whatever you want.¡± Kim Hyun-min hesitated for a moment and reluctantly answered. It was undoubtedly a difficult and troublesome task. That¡¯s why he felt a bit sorry when he assigned it. But what was this? ¡°Wow. Thank you.¡± He smiled brightly as if he was happy about it. Kim Hyun-min felt like he had been tricked by his reaction. He muttered as he watched him. ¡°What is he up to?¡± The first day when the Innovative Product TF showed its true colors. Kim Hyun-min¡¯s speech had a somewhat positive impact on the team members who were tense. The expressions of the people who left the conference room were more rxed than when they entered. It was still a long way to go, but at least they had taken the first step. A short whileter, on the 10th floor lounge. The TV team staff below deputy level gathered when their superiors left. An Ju-kang, the oldest deputy in the team, gave a briefment on the general meeting today. ¡°Kim director doesn¡¯t seem to be that stupid.¡± ¡°He spoke well. He seemed to acknowledge us too. But who was that guy at the end? He was so arrogant.¡± Yu Seok-won, who had just joined the team, nodded his head and asked. Park Heon-gi, who had been following Yu Byung-kwan¡¯s orders, answered. ¡°Oh, you mean Han Yoo-hyun? He¡¯s someone that Yun deputy hates, but well¡­¡± He had not attended the general meeting, so he had never seen Han Yoo-hyun¡¯s presentation. He just defined Han Yoo-hyun based on what he heard from others. Some people who knew Han Yoo-hyun remained silent, but he went on with his speech. Yu Seok-won also reacted strongly after listening to him. ¡°Wow. He¡¯s such a jerk.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not true.¡± Kim Young-shin shook her head and An Ju-kang teased her. ¡°Kim deputy, are you betraying us because you hung out with him once?¡± ¡°Of course not.¡± The atmosphere in the TV team was so oppressive that Kim Young-shin also held back her words. Beep beep Then, the cell phones on the table rang at the same time. -Tomorrow there will be a retreat preparation meeting for Innovative Product TF. Please attend if you are a recipient. Han Yoo-hyun assistant manager ¡°Geez. What a jerk. He¡¯s really something else.¡± Yu Seok-won snorted incredulously. It seemed nice to go on a retreat with thepany, but in reality it was different. The first reason was that they had to mingle with people they were not close to. The second reason was that they had to drink alcohol even if they didn¡¯t want to. The third reason was that they had to please their bosses even outside of work. Above all, the retreat was less fun than just leaving work early. What they hated more than the retreat was preparing for it. It was hard enough to find a ce for apany dinner in reality. But it was impossible to match everyone¡¯s opinions on food, amodation, and entertainment. The next morning. Kwon Se-jung strongly expressed his opinion. ¡°Yoo-hyun, it¡¯s better if we just do it ourselves. Don¡¯t bother with other people, they¡¯ll justin.¡± ¡°Why? Preparing for the retreat is fun. Right, Jun-sik?¡± ¡°Uh, I¡¯m not sure about that.¡± ¡°See? Even Jun-sik, who always agrees with you, says no.¡± Han Yoo-hyun recalled the retreat he had gone to in Ulsan. He had a lot of fun back then. Of course, Maeng Gi-yong was the one who did most of the preparation. Han Yoo-hyun shook his head after a moment of thought. ¡°Still, we have to do it together. There are so many people.¡± ¡°Kim Young-shin deputy said that too. There are a lot of bad things said about you in the TV team. Why don¡¯t you think about it again?¡± ¡°Then who will do it?¡± ¡°There are a lot of people in our team. They¡¯ll all help you if it¡¯s you.¡± ¡°No way. There¡¯s so much work to do, do you want to work overtime because of the retreat?¡± Han Yoo-hyun shook his head and Kwon Se-jung came out stronger. ¡°You have to do that. It¡¯s better than you suffering in the middle for no reason.¡± He smiled at his colleague who showed his will for once. He wanted to tell him. ¡°Se-jung, you have a good sense, but you don¡¯t know people yet.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± He looked at Kwon Se-jung, who blinked his eyes, and said. ¡°Just watch what I do.¡± ¡°No matter how good you are, it won¡¯t be easy.¡± ¡°You said you wanted to learn. Watch and learn. You too, Jun-sik.¡± ¡°Yes, deputy.¡± Jang Jun-sik answered with a determined expression. On the other hand, Kwon Se-jung still looked puzzled. Han Yoo-hyun looked at them alternately and smiled. It was time for them to level up too. Chapter 418: Chapter 418: People of the same rank tend to be more jealous and envious than those of higher positions. Moreover, this time, he had to deal with not just one person, but many. It was not an easy task. Did Yoo-hyun have some secret technique to captivate the hearts of many at once? He surely did not mean to just watch and learn from him. Deputy Kwon Se-jung decided to attend the meeting with the determination to observe every move of Yoo-hyun. That afternoon, in the conference room on the 13th floor. At the ce where 17 people from TF, including deputy level and below, gathered, Deputy Kwon Se-jung shed his will. As soon as Yoo-hyun arrived, the secret would be revealed.But. Yoo-hyun did not show up. Buzz buzz. As the start time approached, murmurs andints began to erupt. ¡°Let¡¯s just do it quickly. Don¡¯t waste time gathering here for nothing.¡± ¡°He must be busy preparing for the pic.¡± The TV team was bad, but the IT team was no better. The mobile team members who were hanging out with them felt embarrassed. Deputy Lee Chan Ho and Deputy Hwang Dong-sik, who were rtively active, could not join in this atmosphere either. Deputy Na Guk-do, who had just entered the second part, blinked his eyes at the sharp atmosphere. Then, a man with a fierce expression from the TV team spoke up with a grumble. ¡°Where is the person in charge? Why did he call us busy people and not show up?¡± ¡°He¡¯s on a call. He¡¯ll be here soon.¡± Deputy Kwon Se-jung tried to calm him down, but he sneered loudly. ¡°Maybe he ran away after causing trouble.¡± ¡°Haha.¡± Laughter erupted here and there. The negative atmosphere became more serious as Jang Jun-sik clenched his fist. Seeing that even Jang Jun-sik was about to explode, Deputy Kwon Se-jung had no choice but to stand up. ¡°I¡¯ll proceed for now. Please enjoy the snacks and listenfortably.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s finish it quickly.¡± The man who hadined earlier interrupted again and spoiled the mood. The already bad atmosphere became worse because of him. At that moment. Yoo-hyun was on the phone with his mother. ¡°Yes, mother. I¡¯m doing well, of course.¡± -That¡¯s good. But Jae-hee seems to be having a hard time. He called me, even though he usually doesn¡¯t. ¡°Did he call you after drinking?¡± -Oh, how did you know? Did Jae-hee call you too? He dide to him. He only screamed and hung up, though. ¡°Yes. He did. Heined a bit.¡± -He must be struggling with living in a foreign country. He vented everything to me. Something about a vice president or something. ¡°What did you say to him?¡± Yoo-hyun asked, and his mother gave an unexpected answer. -I told him that I got a call from Chief Jang Hye-min. ¡°Chief Jang called you too?¡± -Yes. She was a very warm person. She seemed to care about Jae-hee too. So I told him to work hard and not disappoint Chief Jang. What Jae-hee was most afraid of and burdened by was Chief Jang Hye-min. Somehow Yoo-hyun felt like he knew why Jae-hee screamed yesterday. ¡°I see. You did well.¡± -Yes. He seems to be going through a tough time, so please help him out, Yoo-hyun. ¡°Of course. I¡¯ll do my best for my only brother.¡± Yoo-hyun answered with a guilty feeling. It was not a lie, of course. It might be a bit hard, but this opportunity would change Jae-hee¡¯s position greatly. His mother smiled at Yoo-hyun¡¯s generous answer. -As expected. There¡¯s no one like my son. I¡¯ll send you more side dishes. ¡°You¡¯re the best, mother. I love you.¡± -I love you too. Yoo-hyun exchanged warm greetings and hung up the phone. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun approached the conference room door and peeked inside through the semi-transparent ss window. As expected, Deputy Kwon Se-jung was on the podium. He must have judged the situation quickly enough to take action himself. But his coping skills seemedcking, as the conference room was quite chaotic. ¡°I wonder if he¡¯s used to it by now.¡± Needless to say, learning requires practice first. One has to realize how difficult it is through experience before learning faster. Seeing Jang Jun-sik¡¯s trembling expression, he seemed ready too. Yoo-hyun chuckled and opened the door. Bang! The heads of the people sitting turned sharply toward Yoo-hyun. They should have been dissatisfied with thete person in charge, but Yoo-hyun¡¯s rxed gaze eased the mood for a moment. Stride stride. Yoo-hyun walked confidently to the podium and patted the back of his hard-working colleague. ¡°Good job.¡± ¡°Phew. What good job.¡± Deputy Kwon Se-jung sighed and returned to his seat with his shoulders drooping. Yoo-hyun quickly turned his body and took in the surroundings. There were snacks and drinks on the table. They all picked up one or two, so they seemed to be at least ready to listen. Then, a man who caught Yoo-hyun¡¯s eye came into view. He stretched his body as if he hade to a military training camp. He was notable for his fierce eyes. He was about toin again when Yoo-hyun spoke first. ¡°I don¡¯t know if you¡¯ve heard, but the budget for each person for this pic is 150,000 won, and the total amount is 5.4 million won. You can also get more support if there is an increase.¡± Buzz buzz. ¡°It¡¯s a weekday, one night and two days, and you can enter your attendance as a pic.¡± One person raised his hand in the buzzing atmosphere. ¡°It¡¯s not personal leave, right?¡± ¡°Of course not. It will be processed as work. And the schedule is up to us. You don¡¯t have to return to thepany even if youe back early on the second day.¡± ¡°Wow wow wow.¡± The mood changed in an instant with a few words. ¡®What the hell?¡¯ Kwon Se-jung, an assistant manager, blinked his eyes in disbelief. He told them to prepare for the pic, but they brought up money and attendance first. -The simplest way to persuade someone is to give them what they want. ¡°Ah.¡± He recalled the words that Yoo-hyun always emphasized. He felt like he was hit hard on the back of his head. It was the same when he dealt with Lee Bon-seok, the team leader, Lim Jun-pyo, the vice president, and even now. Yoo-hyun always offered what the other party wanted first. Jang Jun-sik, who was next to him, also looked like he realized something and tensed his eyes. Yoo-hyun smiled faintly after ncing at the two and continued the flow. ¡°Oh, by the way, the business director agreed to sponsor the liquor.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Of course. If he doesn¡¯t, I¡¯ll pay for it with my own money.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± The mood brightened up at once with Yoo-hyun¡¯s bold words. There was someone who looked at them with disdain. It was Yu Seok-won, an assistant manager who had just joined the TV team. ¡°Well, then, shall we start preparing for the pic? Let¡¯s decide on the food first.¡± Yu Seok-won, who had been fiddling around, raised his hand as soon as Yoo-hyun finished speaking. ¡°Anything goes?¡± ¡°Of course. Whatever you decide here is final. There¡¯s no change.¡± He chuckled and nned to make Yoo-hyun ufortable. The best thing to do in this situation was to bring up something ridiculous and make fun of him. ¡°How about lobster?¡± ¡°Puhahaha.¡± Peopleughed everywhere as he had been leading the mood so far. He shrugged his shoulders and looked at Yoo-hyun. He thought he would be flustered, but Yoo-hyun asked him seriously instead. ¡°Where do you get lobster?¡± ¡°What¡¯s so hard about that? Just go to Noryangjin and buy some.¡± ¡°Great. Then let¡¯s make lobster the main dish.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Yu Seok-won¡¯s eyes widened at Yoo-hyun¡¯s absurd answer. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t stop there and investigated him further. ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°Yu Seok-won. Why do you ask?¡± ¡°Oh, you¡¯re Assistant Manager Yu Seok-won. Nice to meet you. You¡¯re in charge of the pic food. Please prepare lobster ording to the number of people.¡± ¡°What? The money¡­¡± Yu Seok-won blinked his eyes in disbelief. ¡°Food is lobster. Now, apuse.¡± Yoo-hyun raised both hands above his head and pped loudly. He didn¡¯t care about money at all. p p p p. As he pped, people were swept away by the mood and pped along reluctantly. They were all pping, so even Yu Seok-won, who had a good temper, couldn¡¯t argue back easily. ¡°What? How can this happen?¡± He couldn¡¯t hold back and tried to spit out a curse word, but Yoo-hyun spoke loudly. ¡°Oh, don¡¯t feel too bad about being in charge.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Everyone here will be in charge. Of course, you can do whatever you want. And the preparation staff are exempt from work.¡± That was the beginning. Before Yu Seok-won could finish his sentence, people raised their hands here and there. They were not here to work for thepany. They would do it on their own once it became their own business. Yoo-hyun wanted to teach this simple truth to Kwon Se-jung and Jang Jun-sik. Whether they noticed Yoo-hyun¡¯s intention or not, Kwon Se-jung rolled his eyes incessantly and looked around. Jang Jun-sik was making a list of pic participants without being asked. As soon as the food staff was filled up, Yoo-hyun switched the topic right away. ¡°Next is amodation. Where should we go?¡± Now they didn¡¯t have to wait for hands to go up. Their opinions became reality. They felt a freedom that was hard to feel in their usual work life. It gave them wings on their backs. ¡°I hope it¡¯s not too far since we have toe back quickly.¡± ¡°How about Gapyeong? It¡¯s close and there seem to be a lot of activities.¡± ¡°Yangpyeong is not bad either.¡± Yoo-hyun boldly assigned amodation staff without hesitation. He didn¡¯t just assign people. He also approved some unusual opinions with apuse and support. ¡°You were a water ski instructor? That¡¯s great. Let¡¯s go water skiing. Now, apuse.¡± p p p p p. If it had been normal, they would have been cursed for saying something ridiculous, but they got permission and people became more daring. Yoo-hyun epted everything and did it all. ¡°You have a cocktail license? Okay. Let¡¯s have a cocktail party in the evening. Apuse.¡± p p p p p. Of course, he didn¡¯t leave everything to them. He also included his personal preferences. ¡°The manager wants to go fishing. Please consider fishing for the activity staff.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Lee Jung-min, an assistant manager of the IT team, who became the activity staff by pushing his water ski instructor experience, nodded. He just used amon expression, but his face was full of a sense of mission. Chapter 419: Chapter 419: Kwon Se-jung, the deputy manager, looked at the scene with a dumbfounded expression. ¡®Why are they so eager?¡¯ He suddenly recalled the time when he went to a promotion training course a while ago. Everyone was reluctant and unwilling to do it, but when they were given a clear mission, they all worked hard. What Yoo-hyun did was exactly the same. He first motivated them, then created an environment where they had no choice but to do it. And then he gave them each a mission, so they couldn¡¯t help but move. It seemed easy when he saw it, but it was really a difficult task. Even if he gave them all day, they would probably procrastinate and not make a proper decision.But Yoo-hyun did it in just 30 minutes with bold choices and quick decisions. While Kwon Se-jung was admiring him, p. Yoo-hyun pped his hands and cheered up the atmosphere. ¡°Please let me know the date of your departure for the advance team. I¡¯ll ask the manager to take a day off for you.¡± ¡°That¡¯s very considerate of you.¡± Now there was someone who praised Yoo-hyun. The person was Lee Jung-min, the deputy manager in charge of activities. He raised his thumb and seemed to be stimted by Yoo-hyun. He even encouraged apuse. ¡°Let¡¯s give a round of apuse to our overall coordinator.¡± p p p p p p. Thanks to him, Yoo-hyun not only finished the task with a few words, but also received apuse. It was time to wrap up. The atmosphere was so lively that anything would work. Yoo-hyun pointed at Jang Jun-sik. ¡°Now, please tell Jang Jun-sik the results of your selection. He is in charge of organizing.¡± He didn¡¯t just stop at selecting him, but also promoted him. ¡°By the way, Jang Jun-sik organized the presentation materials for the director.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± It might not be a big deal, but since the mood was good, people responded well. Jang Jun-sik¡¯s shoulders rose high. Yoo-hyun also gave Kwon Se-jung a task and made him re-evaluated for his work. ¡°And for the budget part, please tell Kwon Se-jung. He is in charge of administration. You all know that he is the proposer of our logo marketing.¡± ¡°Oh, he was the proposer?¡± The atmosphere was friendly, so this also passed naturally. Thanks to that, the names of the two people were firmly imprinted on everyone¡¯s minds. The image of doing well that was nted unknowingly would be a great help in preparing for the outing. Yoo-hyun handed over everything to the two people and bowed his head. ¡°Well, thank you for your hard work. Let¡¯s make a great outing together.¡± p p p p p. Apuse rang out again along with his words. The meeting was over. But people didn¡¯t leave. Instead, they gathered together more closely. Yu Seok-won, who had been expressing his dissatisfaction throughout, was the most active. He had no choice but to step up since he was responsible for the whole meal of the outing. ¡°Meal team, let¡¯s gather for a moment.¡± He raised his hand and called out to the people in charge of meals from IT and mobile teams. The other teams were the same. Soon, people were sitting separately by meal team, amodation team, activity team, and drinking team in different parts of the meeting room. It was apletely different scene from before when they didn¡¯t talk to each other and drew lines between teams. Kwon Se-jung had to admit it when he saw it. He returned to his seat and said to Yoo-hyun, ¡°I learned a lot.¡± Jang Jun-sik, who put hisptop on his desk, also bowed to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Deputy manager, thank you for your valuable lessons.¡± ¡°Jun-sik, sit down.¡± Yoo-hyun gestured for Jang Jun-sik to sit down and looked at them alternately and asked, ¡°What exactly did you learn?¡± He didn¡¯t need to hear it, but he wanted to confirm it. Considering what would happen soon, he needed to know their thoughts clearly. Kwon Se-jung spat out what he had thought beforehand. ¡°I saw what you said earlier¡­¡± It was about the process of motivating people, creating an environment, and giving them missions to make them move. He had a good sense and also pointed out the core of ownership. Yoo-hyun nodded his head and turned his eyes to Jang Jun-sik. ¡°That¡¯s good. What about you?¡± Jang Jun-sik, who swallowed his saliva, answered surprisingly confidently. But his answer was very different from Kwon Se-jung¡¯s. ¡°I learned about organization. I saw how you gave everyone a position, and I also understood how thepany works.¡± ¡°Company? How?¡± Yoo-hyun asked with a curious expression, and Jang Jun-sik clenched his fist and revealed his thoughts one by one. His unique perspective was revealed in his answer. ¡°You were the president, we were your direct staff, and the leaders of each team were in charge. And below them were the team leaders who prepared for the outing. It looked like a smallpany.¡± ¡°So?¡± ¡°When the mission between the organizations was clear, and the decision-making structure was clear, the conclusion came quickly. Did I get it wrong?¡± Jang Jun-sik asked cautiously, and Yoo-hyun shook his head. ¡°No. It was a good answer. If you mix Se-jung¡¯s answer and your answer, you¡¯ll get 90 points easily.¡± ¡°Is there something more hidden?¡± Kwon Se-jung blinked his eyes as he recalled Jang Jun-sik¡¯s answer. Yoo-hyun smiled and answered. ¡°You¡¯ll find out naturallyter.¡± Soon after, the song for leaving work rang out. The people in the meeting room were still not back. Kwon Se-jung, who was packing his things leisurely, suddenly asked Yoo-hyun a bted question. ¡°Yoo-hyun, what are you going to do when you prepare for the outing?¡± ¡°Me? What am I going to do?¡± ¡°You¡¯re the coordinator of the outing.¡± ¡°Hey, didn¡¯t you hear Jun-sik¡¯s answer? I¡¯m the president.¡± Kwon Se-jung looked at him with a dumbfounded expression. ¡°Doesn¡¯t the president work?¡± ¡°The president has to look far ahead. Think about it. If the president asks you every little thing you do, will you be able to work?¡± ¡°Well, no, but¡­¡± ¡°Right. No. Jun-sik, am I right?¡± ¡°Yes. You are right. Thepany runs itself when the members of the organization do their duties.¡± Jang Jun-sik, who was engrossed in organizational theory, answered immediately. Kwon Se-jung, the deputy manager, was not convinced by his answer, but only had more doubts. ¡°Come to think of it, you seem to be doing nothing but what you like.¡± ¡°Does it look like that?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it?¡± He pushed for the direction of doing exotic activities, and subtly inserted fishing. When he thought about it, there were more than one or two strange things. ¡°That¡¯s right. I also eat what I want.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded calmly, and Kwon Se-jung, who realized itte, asked in surprise. ¡°Right. You also eat what you want. Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re nning to y and eat whileying out the board?¡± ¡°Bingo. You have a good sense. You¡¯re about 95 points now.¡± Yoo-hyun held out his thumb as he picked up his bag. ¡°What?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a way of saying that I hope you and your junior do well. Not only for the outing, but also for work.¡± Kwon Se-jung, who was dumbfounded, grabbed Yoo-hyun who was about to turn around. ¡°Fine. I¡¯ll let you go. But what¡¯s the remaining 5 points?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a secret.¡± Yoo-hyun winked his eyes with his index finger on his mouth. He walked away. Behind him, Kwon Se-jung¡¯s voice was heard. ¡°Hey, are you going to theic cafe again?¡± He really had a good sense. Yoo-hyun turned his body for a moment and waved his hand with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m going. Mr. Administration of the outing, please take care of it well.¡± ¡°Sigh.¡± Kwon Se-jung sighed. But strangely enough, there was a smile on his lips too. A littleter. Yoo-hyun arrived at theic cafe and faced a man with a hat on the table. It was Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director who had recently developed a hobby foric cafes. Yoo-hyun sat on a soft sofa and casually told him what had happened. ¡°Right now, the Innovative Product TF is¡­¡± Shin Kyung-wook listened to his story with interest and gave a simplement. ¡°I find thest story more impressive. They both gave sensible answers.¡± ¡°Yes. They have different styles, but I think they will create synergy when they work together.¡± ¡°You seem to be stepping back and teaching them. Not only for the outing, but also for work.¡± Shin Kyung-wook saw it urately. The outing was just an opportunity. The important thing was that the two people stood in the center of the young generation. As they imprinted their presence, they would be able to lead the TF more smoothly in the future. Yoo-hyun smiled as he looked at Shin Kyung-wook who filled up the remaining 5 points. ¡°Haha. There¡¯s no need for me to step up when there are good people. That¡¯s also the right direction for the organization.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s meaningless to do everything by yourself.¡± ¡°Yes. In the end, we have to cooperate, and for that, we need the members to grow.¡± It¡¯s not cooperation to simply divide the work. It¡¯s cooperation to create bigger results by creating synergy while doing the work together. For proper cooperation, each individual¡¯s skills must be developed, and for that, experience and education are essential. Shin Kyung-wook added another opinion to Yoo-hyun¡¯s opinion. ¡°Growth is important, but so is attitude towards work. I¡¯m feeling it anew as I watch the members of the Innovation Strategy Office these days.¡± ¡°In what way?¡± ¡°They are holding their ground against Group Strategy Office who is poking at them. They are even making results by refuting them. And I don¡¯t even have to step in much.¡± Shin Kyung-wook answered with a rxed expression to Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. Group Strategy Office was tightening their leash on Innovation Strategy Office with financial investigations. They also showed their pettiness by pressuring each individual with personnel matters. Not only that, they also announced that they would conduct an audit on the strategic grounds of each business unit. The media y to lower their morale was extra. Like the article on the newspaper that was ced on the table. Yoo-hyun picked up the newspaper and chuckled. ¡°The situation doesn¡¯t look so easy, does it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine as long as my picture came out well. This is also thanks to the staff who distributed it to the media in advance. They are really smart kids.¡± ¡°Howe you look more rxed when the situation is difficult?¡± Shin Kyung-wook shrugged his shoulders at Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. ¡°If I get impatient now, the people below will have a harder time. I think my role is to keep the center now.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a good point.¡± The war had started, but in the long run, it was just the beginning. It was a time when his heart was boiling, but now he had to prepare tost longer. In the end, the survivor is the winner, and what makes that possible is not the external help, but the people who are with him. Shin Kyung-wook hadpletely grasped the obvious truth that might seem obvious. Yoo-hyun wondered as he looked at him. How is this possible? No matter how much he had some difficulties in his early years, he was a crown prince. He must have lived without anyck, but he could shift his perspective like this. It was not an easy thing to do. It was hard to exin this with just being excellent. Yoo-hyun was thinking for a moment. Thud. The part-time worker put a te on the table. ¡°Your meal is ready.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee. Thank you for using our service often.¡± The part-time worker answered Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s greeting neatly. He looked like a secretary who came out of a meeting. Yoo-hyun tilted his head and looked at the food with his eyes wide open. ¡°Huh? But there are two eggs on the kimchi fried rice? And coffeees with it too?¡± ¡°They have good service here.¡± Service? Yoo-hyun had been using it for quite a long time, but he had never received such service. He didn¡¯t care much about ordering food that cost only a few thousand won. Chapter 420: Chapter 420: Yoo-hyun asked casually, looking at Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director who answered without much concern. ¡°Is that so? Did you tip them?¡± ¡°Of course. The kimchi fried rice was so delicious. No other restaurant can match this ce.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun felt a bit relieved now. Shin Kyung-wook was a person who knew how to appreciate even the smallest things. Shin Kyung-wook, the senior director, wondered if Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression was more downcast than he expected. ¡°Why? Do I look strange?¡± ¡°Of course not. You look very nice. You should always reward those who do you a favor.¡±Yoo-hyun finally got it. He felt like he understood why the staff of the Innovation Strategy Office worked so hard voluntarily. At this rate, wouldn¡¯t it be safe to trust and leave everything to the Innovation Strategy Office? Swoosh. Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, pushed his te forward in front of Yoo-hyun, who was smiling with a bted realization. ¡°Try it. It¡¯s amazing.¡± ¡°Thank you. I appreciate this rare food.¡± ¡°Haha. Sure.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Shin Kyung-wook, who was smiling brightly, and thought that he was a really good leader. And he was grateful to be able to work with him again. The gears that had been misaligned in the past were now perfectly aligned. The preparation for the camping trip went smoothly. There was no reason for any gaps to ur as the staff below the deputy level of each team actively participated. The amodation was already booked, and some of the food was already ordered online. The activity manager had already surveyed the staff and made a list of fun things to do. The drinking manager prepared liquor, various drinks, and cocktails with the liquor he received from the business director. One day before the camping trip. Yoo-hyun went to see Kim Hyun-min, the section chief, with the camping report that had been organized so far. Kim Hyun-min¡¯s eyes widened as he skimmed through the content. ¡°Never mind anything else, is this possible with the budget?¡± ¡°Yes. It is possible. You can see it written there.¡± ¡°Lobster 1.3 million won, meat 1 million won, water skiing and leisure 1 million won, amodation and transportation costs¡­¡± ¡°Right?¡± Kim Hyun-min, who was reading the report content, snorted and changed his words. ¡°I guess it works.¡± ¡°It¡¯s only a one-night schedule. And we have thepany bus support.¡± ¡°We¡¯reing back right away on the second day morning.¡± ¡°They worked hard to coborate, so they need to rest for a day.¡± ¡°Heh. Our Han deputy is amazing.¡± Kim Hyun-min snorted as if he couldn¡¯t stand Yoo-hyun¡¯s casual answer. Yoo-hyun took it well again. ¡°Thank you for yourpliment.¡± ¡°Sure. Do whatever you want.¡± Kim Hyun-min finally gave up with a resigned expression and waved his hand. He had already done everything he could, so there was no point in interfering. Then Yoo-hyun added more fuel to the fire. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll send an email with this as it is and refer it to the group leader.¡± ¡°What? He might kill me if he sees this.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. The business director approved it.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and got up from his seat. Kim Hyun-min put his hand on his forehead and shook his head. ¡°Ha. This kid.¡± ¡°He¡¯s too pretty?¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t back down at all. Yeah. He¡¯s pretty enough to die for.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t just think I¡¯m pretty and take care of the people who worked hard. There¡¯s a list of managers in charge at the end of the report, so remember that.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun left a word of advice and winked as he turned around. m. Kim Hyun-min opened thest page as he sat down on his seat. There were names of staff below deputy level who prepared for the camping trip divided into categories of food, amodation, activity, and drinking. It wasn¡¯t just a simple ssification of names, but also what each person did was clearly visible at a nce. He was already nning to take care of some of the young employees from other teams. Seeing this, he immediately thought of what to say to show his friendliness first. ¡°How far does that guy think ahead?¡± Kim Hyun-min shook his head as if he couldn¡¯t stand it. Yoo-hyun returned to his office seat and sent an email with the first summary of the camping trip that he reported to Kim Hyun-min. He included not only TF members but also group leaders who supported the amount as references. Lee Bon-seok, the team leader who saw it, twisted his face. ¡°He really goes all out.¡± Jang Jun Hong, the team leader next to him, agreed. ¡°I don¡¯t know what he¡¯s doing for a useless camping trip. The young guys are all out preparing for the camping trip, and the work doesn¡¯t get done.¡± ¡°I know. Our side is also full ofints from managers and deputy managers.¡± ¡°Then shouldn¡¯t we stand up and do something? If this goes on, the organizational hierarchy will copse.¡± Jang Jun Hong pushed him slightly, but Lee Bon-seok had no way out this time. ¡°The business director ordered it himself. He reported it to the group leader as it is. How can we stop that?¡± ¡°Sigh. I don¡¯t know if we¡¯ll all get eaten up by this.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s wait for the right time. If he keeps going like this, there will be a gap for sure.¡± Lee Bon-seok clenched his fist. On the other hand, the staff in charge of preparing for the camping trip were encouraged. They saw that their opinions were 100 percent reflected in the shared materials. From the perspective of the staff who were doing the work, they couldn¡¯t help but be excited. Maybe that¡¯s why? Later, even without being asked, the managers in charge gathered separately. The staff who gathered beyond the team came up with more constructive opinions on their own. ¡°How about a treasure hunt?¡± ¡°Since we¡¯re going to the waterfront, how about a swimming mission?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll make a drinking game board. I have one from college, and it¡¯s awesome.¡± It was hard to believe that these were the people who hated preparing for the camping trip. The opinions that came out like this were continuously added to the report. Jang Jun Sik collected and organized them, and Kwon Se-Joon, the deputy, checked the budget one by one. This hot passion continued until the day before the camping trip. The day before the camping trip. When Yoo-hyun sat down at his office seat after having lunch. A man with short hair and a good build passed by Yoo-hyun and approached Kwon Se-Joon, the deputy. ¡°General affairs manager, 300 salted pork skewers have been delivered. I¡¯ll put them in the refrigerator in the break room.¡± ¡°Already? Yun Soo, you did a good job.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? You¡¯re the one who¡¯s working harder, Mr. Choongmu.¡± Yang Yoonsoo, from the IT team, bowed his head and returned to his seat with a white styrofoam box in his hand. He was in high spirits, even though the box looked quite heavy. Yoo-hyun, who was watching him, asked Kwon Se-jung, the assistant manager. ¡°They seem pretty close, huh?¡± ¡°It¡¯s because we¡¯ve been seeing each other a lot while preparing for the pic. I thought he was rough, but he turned out to be a nice guy. He has no rough edges.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and teased Kwon Se-jung¡¯s behavior. ¡°Why are you ncing at Junsik while talking? Are you saying Junsik is rough, huh?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not like that. I just turned my head for a moment.¡± As soon as Kwon Se-jung made ame excuse, Jang Junsik turned his head sharply. ¡°Did I hear something wrong?¡± ¡°No, Junsik. Hurry up and finish it. Don¡¯t you have to print it out and distribute it?¡± Kwon Se-jung quickly changed the subject, as if he was used to this kind of situation. ¡°Yes. I got it.¡± Jang Junsik answered and immediately immersed himself in organizing the data. As always, his concentration was unparalleled. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun leaned his head slightly and peeked at the page disyed on Jang Junsik¡¯s monitor. ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± ¡°I thought we might need some detailed schedules and contingency ns, so we made them ourselves.¡± Yoo-hyun was impressed by Kwon Se-jung¡¯s answer. ¡°You even organized that? That¡¯s amazing.¡± ¡°I couldn¡¯t tell you because you looked so busytely. Do you want to see it?¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t have much time to sit at his desk because he had to meet a lot of people. He didn¡¯t need to check the content that was not necessary, so he shook his head. ¡°No. It¡¯s fine. What difference does it make if I see it?¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing we can¡¯t change. Just tell me. I¡¯ll take your opinion into ount.¡± ¡°Oh, are you now capable of controlling other teams? You used to be so scared at first.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. We got closer as we prepared for the pic together. It was amazing. Thanks to that, the work went smoothly.¡± It looked like it was really going well. Thanks to that, the wall that had been firmly built between the teams seemed to have crumbled a bit. Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up with that thought in mind. ¡°That¡¯s good. Very nice to see.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not me, it¡¯s the others who worked hard. Anyway, I hope it ends well like this.¡± ¡°What could go wrong? It looks like it¡¯s going to be fun.¡± The list alone showed that the pic was bound to be a sess. So what if there was a problem? As long as they had a united mind like now, it would be no different from having fun drinking in a room. You could tell by looking at how they prepared. Even though the situation was so optimistic, Kwon Se-jung worried about something unnecessary. ¡°That would be nice, right? What if something suddenly blows up? No, that won¡¯t happen. Hahaha.¡± Yoo-hyun felt creepy when he heard Kwon Se-jung¡¯s awkwardugh. When was it? There was a time when Kang Jong-ho, the senior manager at Yeontae-ri, invited him with a simr nuance. As soon as he said that, a sudden downpour came and an audit from the Group Strategy Office followed. Yoo-hyun returned to his seat and nced out the window. The weather was sunny and there was no sign of rain. ¡°Could something like that happen again?¡± Yoo-hyun lowered his head and picked up his phone, just in case. It was absurd, but it was better to check the bridge before crossing it. Ding. He sent a confirmation request message to Park Doo-sik, the deputy manager, and sat down at his desk. Then he went on an inte site and browsed the news. There was no special news. Most of them were things he already knew. He was sure of that until a while ago. Thud. ¡°Huh? Why is this popping up now?¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes widened when he saw the title of the newly posted article. When he skimmed through the content, it wasn¡¯t just a provocation. They unted their OLED panels and criticized Hansung¡¯s panels. They also mixed in some nonsense that smartphones couldn¡¯t perform well without OLEDs. If it was anotherpany, he would haveughed it off, but the opponent was Ilsung. Ilsung¡¯s recently released smartphone was also getting a good response, so the mobile phone division had no choice but to respond. Because they bit on the panel, the LCD division was also bound to be affected. ¡°This is going to be big.¡± Yoo-hyun intuitively realized that something was going wrong. Zing. Soon after, Park Doo-sik¡¯s message confirmed that Yoo-hyun¡¯s uneasy hunch was reality. -How did you know? I was just keeping an eye on the Group Strategy Office because they seemed suspicious. I heard a rumor that they are auditing the TV panel production line at Gimpo factory. I¡¯ll let you know as soon as it¡¯s updated. ¡°TV too?¡± By the time Yoo-hyun got up from his seat, Choi Min-hee, the team leader, was already talking to Kim Hyun-min, the manager, with a serious expression. Choi Min-hee also seemed to have just noticed the article. He turned his head and saw Lee Bon-seok, the team leader, running away while answering the phone. His face was pale, which meant he must have received some information too. This wasn¡¯t the end. A loud voice came from behind the partition. ¡°Why are you iming Dell for logo marketing? They leaked other customer information, what¡¯s up with that?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll check it out right away.¡± IT Jang Junghong, the team leader, snapped at Na Ha-neol, the deputy manager, who bowed his head and returned to his seat. Swoosh. The atmosphere of TF was stirred by the sudden abnormal behavior of the team leaders. Chapter 421: Chapter 421: The people who were excitedly nning the pic just a moment ago had put down their pens for now. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was silent for a while as he organized his thoughts. Why did these simultaneous incidents happen all of a sudden at this point? One could be a coincidence, but not three. Pressure frompetitors, audit for nitpicking, leakage of client information. The only department that could make these things happen at the same time? The Group Strategy Office. Then, it was highly likely that they were not aiming for the LCD Business Division.Yoo-hyun picked up his phone right away. On the screen was the name of Park Doo Sik, a senior manager in charge of LCD strategy at the Innovation Strategy Office and his close senior. A momentter, he hung up the phone and came back to Kwon Se-jung, an assistant manager who asked him. ¡°What¡¯s going on? The office atmosphere is not good.¡± ¡°It seems like something has gone wrong, Se-jung. Can you check if we can cancel the pic reservation?¡± ¡°What? It¡¯s hard to do that the day before. There are too many things involved.¡± ¡°I know. That¡¯s why we have to move quickly. Check it out first, and gather the people in charge of preparation. I¡¯ll go see the director ande back.¡± As Yoo-hyun was about to turn around, Kwon Se-jung asked him. ¡°Is it irreversible?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Kwon Se-jung nodded his head at Yoo-hyun¡¯s serious answer. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll get on it right away.¡± ¡°Thanks.¡± Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and walked toward the TF director¡¯s seat. His face, which was always bright, was stiff for once. At the TF director¡¯s seat, the team leaders were already gathered and making a fuss. Especially for Lee Bon-seok, the team leader who heard the news of the audit, it was like a fire on his feet. He took this opportunity to pressure Kim Hyun-min, the director, strongly. ¡°Director, you know that the Group Strategy Office is sending an audit team, right?¡± ¡°I heard.¡± ¡°We have to respond to the data as well because there is a panel supply issue with the Home Appliances Business Division. It¡¯s not enough even if we work all night.¡± Jang Joon Hong, another team leader, was in the same boat. He protested to Kim Hyun-min as if everything was wrong because of the pic. ¡°If we lose Dell, IT is over.¡± ¡°I know that too.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no time for logo marketing or anything else. We have to go out and clear up the misunderstanding right now. We don¡¯t have time to be distracted by a pic or something.¡± Choi Min-hee, a female team leader, also looked very troubled. It was unrealistic to have a pic if they wanted to deal with Il Sung¡¯s attack. But she knew that Kim Hyun-min was the one who would have the most headache here, so she didn¡¯t say anything. ¡°¡­¡± Kim Hyun-min thought for a moment without answering. The exact scale of the problem had not been revealed yet. It was unreasonable to cancel the pic that wasing up tomorrow. Besides, he cared very much about the morale of his employees. ¡®He¡¯s like Kim Hyun-min.¡¯ Yoo-hyun, who was watching him from behind, empathized with his heart that put his members first. But now was the time to move quickly. There would be some bleeding, but that was how they could turn crisis into opportunity. He made up his mind and approached him. ¡°Director.¡± As soon as he called Kim Hyun-min, Lee Bon-seok turned his head with a scowl on his face. It was obvious that he would say something about interfering, so Yoo-hyun spoke first before he opened his mouth. ¡°I canceled the pic as you instructed.¡± ¡°What?¡± Lee Bon-seok¡¯s eyes widened and Yoo-hyun added another word. ¡°I¡¯ll notify the people who prepared for the pic again and put them right into work.¡± Yoo-hyun had burned away the option of having a pic himself. Then Kim Hyun-min¡¯s mind became free as well. He understood Yoo-hyun¡¯s intention with their long rapport and quickly matched his pace. Bang. He pped his hand on the desk and stood up with a fierce look in his eyes. He scanned around him. ¡°Team leaders, please respond to each issue and report your progress. I¡¯ll meet with the group leaders and adjust the schedule as soon as possible.¡± He had already canceled the pic ahead of time and took charge ofmunicating with the difficult group leaders himself. The team leaders who had been raising their voices until a while ago had no choice but to follow him for now. ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± It was the first time that the hierarchy of TF was established. After the team leaders left, Yoo-hyun exchanged a few more words with Kim Hyun-min in private. It was to inform him of the background of what was happening now. He listened and asked incredulously. ¡°How did you know all this?¡± ¡°I have a close senior in the Innovation Strategy Office, Park Doo Sik, the senior manager.¡± ¡°I know, Park Manager. He sent me a message too.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head and answered. ¡°Yes. We have to sort it out quickly so that the Innovation Strategy Office can move. We have to take this as an opportunity.¡± The Group Strategy Office was aiming for the Innovation Strategy Office. To be precise, it was a scheme to shake up the position of the newly formed Innovation Strategy Office before it became solidified in each business division. They had to stop this so that the Innovation Strategy Office could survive, and so could the Innovative Product TF. Even if that was not the case, the Innovative Product TF had to handle this well. It would be a test of Kim Hyun-min¡¯s leadership. Yoo-hyun, who was watching him quietly, chuckled. ¡°I owe you again, don¡¯t I?¡± ¡°Yes. You owe me another meal.¡± ¡°Kid. I got it. But what are you going to say to the people who prepared for the pic? They must be disappointed.¡± Yoo-hyun answered nonchntly to his worried question. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. You¡¯ll be the one who gets scolded anyway.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll take care of it.¡± Yoo-hyun winked and turned around. Kim Hyun-min¡¯s mumbling came from behind Yoo-hyun¡¯s back as he walked out. ¡°I¡¯m d you¡¯re here, or what would I have done?¡± He smiled lightly at those words and muttered to himself. ¡°I¡¯m d you¡¯re here too, Director.¡± His sincere feelings were contained in those words that sounded light. Yoo-hyun returned to his seat and quickly exined the situation in a brief manner. Kwon Se-jung, the assistant manager who was listening, asked in surprise. ¡°What? The pic is canceled for sure?¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s an emergency situation. Did you gather all the people?¡± ¡°Yeah. But they don¡¯t know that the pic is canceled. They just think that the office atmosphere is bad because of the damage.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine, that¡¯s enough. Oh, Jun Sik, can you type this up and summarize it in one page? I¡¯ll show it at the meeting.¡± Yoo-hyun handed over the note he had organized while talking with Kim Hyun-min, the director, to Jang Jun Sik. It contained the current situation and a simple countermeasure. ¡°Yes. I got it. I¡¯ll do it right away.¡± Jang Jun Sik also sensed the serious atmosphere and nodded his head before starting his work. Kwon Se-jung looked worried and asked. ¡°Yoo-hyun, what are you going to do this time? The people¡¯s bacsh won¡¯t be a joke.¡± ¡°What can I do? I have to tell them honestly.¡± ¡°What about the cancetion fee?¡± ¡°It¡¯s all reserved with thepany¡¯s money. Just consider it as a loss, what else?¡± Yoo-hyun answered casually and Kwon Se-jung raised his hand to his forehead. It was quite a hassle because many people were involved. ¡°Sigh. How am I going to face them?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. They¡¯re not people who won¡¯t understand.¡± ¡°Still. Their hard work has gone to waste. If I knew this would happen, I wouldn¡¯t have asked them to do more.¡± The fact that he was worried about this meant that he had worked hard enough. Yoo-hyun put his hand on his colleague¡¯s shoulder who had worked hard and said. ¡°Se-jung, when you go upter, you¡¯ll have to do a lot of things that make people unhappy.¡± ¡°I guess so. I know that I can¡¯t listen to everyone¡¯s opinions.¡± ¡°Right. Then watch what I do.¡± Yoo-hyun winked and Kwon Se-jung¡¯s eyes widened. He had seen Yoo-hyun perform some magic every time this happened. ¡°Do you have a way this time too?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯ll tell you what¡¯s the easiest and most effective way to do this.¡± Kwon Se-jung blinked his eyes at Yoo-hyun¡¯s confident words. A momentter, in the 13th floor conference room. At the ce where all TF members below the assistant manager level were gathered, Yoo-hyun uttered a shocking word. But the answer that came back waspletely different from what Kwon Se-jung had worried about. ¡°What? The director ordered the pic to be canceled?¡± ¡°It must be a very serious matter. The director was smiling and even prepared liquor for us yesterday, but he canceled it.¡± ¡°What on earth is going on that made the director step in?¡± The people were more worried than disappointed. How could the result be so different? Thanks to one word added by the director. There was no resentment. Who would resent whom when the director said not to go? Seeing that scene, Kwon Se-jung chuckled. -When you have to say something difficult, you have to sell your superior. Preferably someone who can¡¯t be touched by anyone. Yoo-hyun did exactly what he said earlier and turned the situation around as promised. Thanks to that, people easily epted the cancetion of the pic. Kwon Se-jung had been working at thepany for quite a while, but he had never seen such a situation before. He was not saying this because he was his colleague, but he was really amazing. -It¡¯s not a lie. The director wants TF to seed, and for that we have to cancel the pic in this situation. ¡®He¡¯s so shameless.¡¯ Kwon Se-jung looked at Yoo-hyun with admiration. He knew that Yoo-hyun wouldn¡¯t stop here by watching his moves so far. What kind of magic would he perform next? Kwon Se-jung waited for Yoo-hyun¡¯s next words with a pounding heart. He would see and learn whatever miracle he would create. As expected by Kwon Se-jung, Yoo-hyun didn¡¯te up on stage just to announce the cancetion of the pic. It was to turn this situation, which was obviously a crisis, into an opportunity for reversal. To do that, he needed to gather the power of everyone here as one. Jang Jun Sik disyed a report on the screen and Yoo-hyun added an exnation. ¡°I¡¯ll tell you why the director ordered that. First of all, the current situation of mobile is¡­¡± The report had only a few lines of text, but it detailed each team¡¯s crisis situation. It was obvious that it would take a few nights to finish, let alone having a pic. The pic waspletely erased from everyone¡¯s minds. Instead, another question arose. ¡®I haven¡¯t heard that from the team?¡¯ ¡®Why is he telling us this here?¡¯ Buzzing. The atmosphere became more and more noisy. Yoo-hyun answered their curiosity before the questions came out. ¡°Most of you here probably haven¡¯t received this information yet. You must be wondering why I¡¯m telling you this here. There¡¯s a reason.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun cut off his words decisively and the attention went up. He caught the flow and raised his hand to point at the screen. ¡°These cases will take a long time to solve within the team. We need to help each other to solve this problem quickly.¡± As Yoo-hyun said something that a TF leader would say, a man raised his hand. It was Yu Seok-won, an assistant manager who was in charge of the pic food preparation. ¡°But why are you telling us that?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the director¡¯s order.¡± ¡°Order?¡± ¡°It means that this is not a team matter but a TF-wide matter, and that the staff below the assistant manager level need to step up to deal with this in a short period of time.¡± ¡°So what? I¡¯m not arguing, I just don¡¯t understand.¡± Yu Seok-won looked serious as he asked and Yoo-hyun pointed at his surroundings and answered. ¡°Assistant Manager, you¡¯re sitting with the food preparation members right now. It seems like mobile team, IT team, and TV team are all included in there.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. So what? Oh¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re probably thinking what I¡¯m thinking. The upper levels may not havemunication between teams yet, but we¡¯re too well connected. We also know very well that there are 300 skewers in the fridge.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± Peopleughed at Yoo-hyun¡¯s joke. Chapter 422: Chapter 422: Everyone turned their eyes to the screen, as if they understood the gist of what he said. Then they started to look over the problems of other teams, one by one. How many people could move if he suddenly said, ¡°Coborate with other teams.¡±? It would have been impossible in the previous organization. But the people here were different. They hadmunicated closely while preparing for the pic, and they had some experience of working voluntarily. They also had less prejudice because they had short careers in thepany. That¡¯s why it wasn¡¯t so hard to unite them as one. Yoo-hyun threw a stone into the calmke. ¡°Mobile needs to make aparison data of Ilsung OLED and Retina panel to exin to the mobile phone business unit.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Not just a simple report format, but a data that can be released to the media.¡± Suddenly, An Ju-gang, an assistant manager from the TV team, raised his hand. He was the oldest assistant manager here, and he was in charge of the amodation for the pic. He opened his mouth. ¡°We have a media distribution data thatpares Ilsung panel and SLC technology in our TV team. I think it would be good to write theparison content of OLED and Retina based on that.¡± The one who received his words was Lee Chan Ho, an assistant manager who was dealing with customer service. They were both in charge of amodation, so they had no hesitation in talking. ¡°Oh? Assistant manager, please give it to me. I¡¯ll buy you a coffee.¡± ¡°That¡¯s nothing. I¡¯ll give it to you right away. Haha.¡± An Ju-gang¡¯sughter was the start. People began to spit out a word or two here and there. ¡°We had an audit at Ulsan factory a while ago. We have the data that we responded to. I¡¯ll give it to you1. It might be a simr type.¡± Hwang Dong-sik, an assistant manager, stepped forward first, and Kim Young-shin, an assistant manager from the TV team, brightened up. The two were friends as they were in charge of activities. ¡°Did you get audited in mobile too? That would be very helpful if you give it to me.¡± Cho Mi-ran, an assistant manager who was in charge of drinking, also raised her hand with her marketing skills. ¡°There was a time when Motor attacked Dell like this. We blocked it by boldly revealing the panel cost part. I¡¯ll share it with you if you need it.¡± ¡°I was thinking that my manager would look for that. Assistant manager, you¡¯re awesome.¡± Yang Yoon-soo, who was in charge of food, gave her a thumbs up. They had different responsibilities, but they had debated several times about alcohol and foodbinations, so they were quite close. Yoo-hyun smiled softly as he watched them and came down from the podium. ¡®They¡¯re more diligent than I thought.¡¯ No one noticed that Yoo-hyun hadn¡¯t spoken for a while. That was proof that they were all focused and sharing their work with each other. Mobile, IT, TV. The panel size and customers were different, but their work was not much different. Rather, they had done a lot of work from different perspectives. Thanks to that, they could easily get high-quality data that could help them. Buzzing. People realized why TF was created with their bodies. Thump. As Yoo-hyun walked over, Jang Joon-sik jumped up and handed him the water on the table. Yoo-hyun drank the water and asked Kwon Se-jung, an assistant manager who was looking at him with a nk expression. ¡°What? Is there something on my face?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh.¡± Kwon Se-jung rubbed his arm with goosebumps and answered. Swoosh. Jang Joon-sik took back the water and closed the lid while looking at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Assistant manager, I think I know what coboration is now.¡± ¡°Yeah. Joon-sik, you move too. It will be a big help if you receive and organize the data like you did for the pic.¡± ¡°Yes, assistant manager.¡± Jang Joon-sik nodded his head and moved right away. Yoo-hyun tapped Kwon Se-jung¡¯s shoulder, who was still frozen. ¡°You¡¯ll have the most work to do in between. I¡¯m counting on you.¡± ¡°Yeah. Take a break. I¡¯ll sort it out.¡± ¡°That¡¯s nice of you to say.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled faintly and stepped back. Now it was time to watch how well the gears fit together. While the staff below the assistant manager level were moving quickly, Kim Hyun-min, a section chief, was facing Lim Joon-pyo, a vice president. ¡°You canceled the pic?¡± ¡°Yes, vice president.¡± ¡°There must be a lot ofints from the employees. They seemed to be preparing a lot.¡± ¡°No, sir. It¡¯s not a very important thing. I thought quick response was essential.¡± Lim Joon-pyo, a vice president, tilted his head at Kim Hyun-min¡¯s answer. The group leaders had just grasped the situation, and the innovation strategy office had not moved for long. -Vice president, we need the help of the innovation product TF to finish this matter well. Shin Kyung-wook, an executive director, had personally asked him just a while ago. But how did Kim Hyun-min make such a quick decision? He looked calm and confident, even though it was his first time doing such a big project. He didn¡¯t look like someone who had a low performance evaluation. ¡°I think I misunderstood you.¡± ¡°What do you mean, sir?¡± ¡°Never mind. What do you need? I¡¯ll support you fully.¡± At Lim Joon-pyo¡¯s words, Kim Hyun-min opened his mouth as if he had been waiting. ¡°If you really mean that, sir¡­¡± ¡°Haha. You never miss a chance, do you?¡± Lim Joon-pyoughed loudly as he saw Kim Hyun-min¡¯s cheerful attitude. The pic was canceled. A mammoth-sized typhoon blew into each team. The atmosphere was tense enough, but the people were tight-lipped. It was because Lim Joon-pyo, a vice president, brought the group leaders to the 13th floor office. Lim Joon-pyo looked around the office and spoke with a stern expression. ¡°Group leaders and team leaders.¡± ¡°Yes, vice president.¡± ¡°The authority for this issue response is with Kim Hyun-min, the section chief. Give him all your support.¡± Lim Joon-pyo dered in front of the entire innovation product TF. There was no group leader or team leader who could refuse that. ¡°Yes. We understand.¡± Lim Joon-pyo didn¡¯t stop there and spoke to the employees. ¡°I know you¡¯re disappointed that the pic was canceled. If we finish this well, I¡¯ll treat you big, so cheer up.¡± ¡°Yes. We understand.¡± The employees who were standing firmly answered loudly. The 13th floor office was buzzing. Lim Joon-pyo, the vice president, held back a few more words. He also swallowed his criticism of other business units and did not mention any sensitive issues. He was careful about what he said, in case he got caught. Lim Joon-pyo¡¯s restraint was impressive, but more impressive was Kim Hyun-min¡¯s negotiation skills. He not only persuaded the group leaders and team leaders by moving the vice president, but also boosted the morale of the employees. This was impossible without intention. Yoo-hyun gave Kim Hyun-min, who had aplished his mission well, a thumbs up. Kim Hyun-min, who met his eyes, smiled awkwardly. It was a matter that the business director himself stepped in. The group leaders actively supported Kim Hyun-min. The team leaders gathered around Kim Hyun-min and decided on the direction of each work. The part leaders who received the work distribution among the parts sought detailed countermeasures. They had 24 hours toplete the mission. They all racked their brains, as they would have to stay up all night even if they had enough time. It was not an easy task. As the sun set and the alley darkened, Yoon Byung-kwan, a deputy manager of the TV team, sat at the team table andined with a stiff expression. ¡°The problem is to sort out the audit data of Gimpo factory right away. I¡¯ve never seen an audit from the group strategy office, so I have a headache.¡± ¡°Deputy manager, I don¡¯t think you have to worry so much.¡± Yoon Byung-kwan looked incredulous at Kim Young-shin¡¯s answer. He was in a situation where he had to be nervous enough, but he was rxed. Did he lose a screw while preparing for the pic? ¡°Kim, you don¡¯t seem to get it. We have to stay up all night today. We might have to go to Gimpo factory by taxi.¡± As Yoon Byung-kwan nagged him, Kim Young-shin answered by showing him the data on the TV. ¡°What is this? What? Audit report?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s from the mobile team. They reported this when they were audited at Ulsan factoryst year.¡± ¡°You had this?¡± Yoon Byung-kwan¡¯s surprise was not over yet. Jeong Saet-byul, who was usually quiet and passive, handed him a printout and exined. ¡°Deputy manager, this is from the IT team. I think we can handle the panel negotiation problem with the home appliance business unit like this.¡± ¡°Huh. You did well. If we polish this up, we can also sort out the report for the home appliance business unit.¡± Yoon Byung-kwan praised him for the first time, and Jeong Saet-byul, who had always been quiet, cheered. ¡°Yay. I got praised.¡± Yoon Byung-kwan flinched at Jeong Saet-byul¡¯s sudden behavior. Not only the TV team, but also the IT team experienced new changes. Na Han-eul, a deputy manager of the IT team, was confused as he had a meeting. ¡°Huh. This data is good. Where did you get it?¡± ¡°I got it from the mobile team. They had a lot of simr cases.¡± As Lee Jung-min answered, Na Han-eul, who usually ignored him, smiled slightly. ¡°Lee, you did well. I¡¯ll report it to the team leader right away, so prepare for the presentation.¡± He even gave him the nning for reporting to the team leader. Lee Jung-min would not have received such treatment even if he had worked hard every night. He held back his smile and answered. ¡°Yes. I understand. I¡¯ll prepare with Yoon-soo.¡± ¡°By the way, where did Yoon-soo go?¡± ¡°He went out with Han Yoo-hyun for a while. He probably went to sort out some work.¡± As Yoo-hyun¡¯s name came out of Lee Jung-min¡¯s mouth, Na Han-eul¡¯s brow furrowed for a moment. He didn¡¯t like that name very much, but now was not the time to argue about that. ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s see youter.¡± Na Han-eul moved quickly after saying that. Meanwhile, the mobile team that had finished sorting out first gathered in a small conference room on the 13th floor. Kim Jin-yeol, a senior manager who had just joined part 1, blinked his eyes as he looked at the content on the screen. ¡°You already made aparison data with Ilsung OLED?¡± ¡°How did you get this? I¡¯ve never seen this marketing data before?¡± Lim Myung-han, a senior manager who had just joined part 2, also seemed quite surprised. Lee Chan Ho, who had shown the data, answered. ¡°I got help from the TV team to sort it out. It¡¯s a format that can be reported to the president, so I don¡¯t think there will be much trouble.¡± After Lee Chan Ho, Hwang Dong-sik showed the report he had received from the IT team and received praise. Then Kwon Se-jung revealed the hidden meaning behind this mission. ¡°The mobile phone business unit will have no choice but to raise the smartphone panel specs with this opportunity. We need to change the mobile phone business unit¡¯s volume to high-end.¡± Choi Min-hee, the team leader who had been listening carefully, smiled. ¡°Turning a crisis into an opportunity, huh? That¡¯s good.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°You all did well. Let¡¯s reorganize the data we¡¯ve collected. You have to be prepared to stay up all night.¡± Choi Min-hee¡¯s words made everyone answer with a spirited attitude. ¡°Yes. We understand.¡± Choi Min-hee, who looked around, tilted her head. ¡°By the way, where is Han Yoo-hyun? He said he would work overtime earlier.¡± ¡°Joon-sik took him out for a while.¡± Kwon Se-jung answered cautiously. He couldn¡¯t say the reason. At that time, Yoo-hyun was sitting in a coffee shop located in a food alley near Hansung Tower. He could see the street lights that lit up the dark alley through the window. Sip. He sucked in the cold coffee and felt his head tingling. Maybe because he added one more shot, it had more caffeine than the coffee shop in thepany. He frowned slightly and Yang Yoon-soo from the IT team asked him carefully. ¡°Assistant manager, are we okay doing this?¡± ¡°Where else can we go? We have to wait until we get grilled by the boss.¡± ¡°But everyone is working hard in the office.¡± As Yang Yoon-soo argued, Jang Joon-sik, who was a year older than him, spoke with a stern expression. ¡°Yoon-soo, you have to trust what the assistant manager says. He¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Yes, senior. I understand.¡± Jang Joon-sik was usually sharp and meticulous, as he had felt when he was preparing for the pic. That¡¯s why Yang Yoon-soo had to be careful in front of him. There was a time when Jang Joon-sik¡¯s expression softened. It was when Yoo-hyun was next to him. Chapter 423: Chapter 423: Yang Yoon-soo nced at Yoo-hyun, who was drinking coffee. He had to admit that his presentation skills were no joke. Of course, he always seemed to ck off and have fun. But he also had a clever mind that solved the problem of the salted skewers in one go. ¡®Who would have thought he would bring them to a pork soup restaurant?¡¯ Yang Yoon-soo wondered and asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°By the way, why did the restaurantdy grill our skewers for us? I honestly thought it wouldn¡¯t work.¡± ¡°She¡¯s a regr customer.¡± ¡°Oh, a regr customer.¡±Yang Yoon-soo blinked his eyes as he saw Yoo-hyun casually answer. Jang Joon-sik, who was next to him, added his personal opinion and exined. ¡°Yoo-hyun is such a good person. He has a lot of poprity. And¡­¡± Yoo-hyun, who was listening, was so dumbfounded that he raised his hand. ¡°Joon-sik, that¡¯s enough.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Jang Joon-sik answered sharply and sparkled his eyes. Why was he following him like that? Did he have some dirt on him? Yang Yoon-soo couldn¡¯t understand this atmosphere at all. It was the same when they went to the pork soup restaurant after drinking coffee. At Yoo-hyun¡¯s word, Jang Joon-sik ran to the convenience store to buy snacks. He looked happy even though it was a bothersome task. Yang Yoon-soo, who tilted his head, waited in front of the restaurant as Yoo-hyun instructed. Soon, Yoo-hyun came out carrying arge steamer and Yang Yoon-soo quickly ran over to take it. ¡°What is this? Ugh.¡± It was so heavy and hot that he put it down on the ground first. When he opened the lid, he saw steaming pork in the rising steam. There were skewers with sauce on them in the lowerpartment. Pork in a steamer with seasoned skewers? That alone was enough to surprise him, but more shocking words came from beside him. ¡°You don¡¯t need money. This is enough for me to give you as a service.¡± ¡°Auntie, I can¡¯te here if you do this. Please take the money for the pork.¡± ¡°No need. Let me do something good. Yoo-hyun is so grateful to you and Yeon-hee.¡± Yoo-hyun refused, but the restaurantdy insisted on giving it to him. ¡°Wow.¡± How did he treat people so well that he could get it for free and still hear words of gratitude? -My grandson, a truly great person never shows himself. But people will recognize him. You should follow such a person. Suddenly, Yang Yoon-soo remembered his grandmother¡¯s words, who raised him while working hard at the restaurant. Maybe Yoo-hyun was hiding himself on purpose even though he seemed to be having fun? Maybe he chatted at the coffee shop to ease his junior¡¯s nerves? ¡®Could it be that he brought the salted skewers too?¡¯ When his thoughts reached that point, Yang Yoon-soo felt a chill on the back of his head. Then, Yoo-hyun bowed his head and greeted the restaurantdy. ¡°Auntie, thank you. I¡¯ll bring a lot of people next time.¡± ¡°Okay. Yoo-hyun,e see me with Ye-seulter.¡± ¡°Yes. Anytime.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t just say hello, but held the restaurantdy¡¯s hands and smiled brightly. Yang Yoon-soo, who had no idea about the rtionship between Yoo-hyun and the restaurantdy, sparkled his eyes. He realized that he hadpletely misunderstood Yoo-hyun until now. ¡°Grandma was right. There really was someone worth following in thepany.¡± Yoo-hyun, who said goodbye to the restaurantdy, met Yang Yoon-soo¡¯s eyes. He had short hair and a fairly solid build, and he gave off an oppressive look. ¡°Yoon-soo, what are you doing?¡± ¡°Sir, just call me Yoon-soofortably.¡± Yoo-hyun looked him up and down at Yang Yoon-soo¡¯s sudden change of attitude. ¡®What¡¯s wrong with this guy?¡¯ He looked and acted like Yeon-tae Lee Moon-jung. Then Jang Joon-sik came running with snacks in both hands. They looked heavy, so Yoo-hyun asked him. "Joon-sik, give me one. I¡¯ll help you."1 ¡°No thank you. I can do it myself.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders and looked at Yang Yoon-soo this time. He was holding up a heavy and hot steamer with a groan. ¡°Yoon-soo, do you want me to help you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine too. I can do it myself.¡± Yang Yoon-soo answered with a clenched teeth. ¡°Okay. Then.¡± Since they both said they were fine, Yoo-hyun walked leisurely with his hands behind his back. He didn¡¯t even look back on purpose to not make them feel pressured. He looked really amazing. Yang Yoon-soo had a perfect bean sprout in his eyes. Was that why? Squeak. The steamer was very heavy and hot, but Yang Yoon-soo had a bright smile on his lips. On the other hand, Yoo-hyun was humming a song. He wanted to eat the salted skewers anyway, and he got a good opportunity. ¡°It would be perfect to drink cocktails with this when we go up.¡± That¡¯s how Yoo-hyun enjoyed the rare overtime work. Before he knew it, the clock pointed to 10 p.m. Maybe because everyone was having dinner or something, they were hungry. At that point, the hot pork and salted skewers that were delivered were enough to attract people¡¯s attention. ¡°Come on, everyone. Eat and work.¡± Yang Yoon-soo, who was sweating profusely carrying the steamer, shouted loudly. People gathered one by one to the table of the mobile team where the steamer was ced. They wondered what was going on and Lee Jung-min, the deputy head, stretched his head out and made a dumbfounded expression. ¡°Yoon-soo, what is all this?¡± ¡°These are the salted skewers we bought for the pic. Eat them while they¡¯re hot.¡± ¡°Not that, I thought you went to work.¡± Lee Jung-min¡¯s words were cut off by exmations from here and there. ¡°Wow, this is the first time I¡¯ve eaten skewers in the office.¡± ¡°It¡¯s really delicious. Yoon-soo, you did a great job.¡± ¡°Right. I thought we had to throw these away, but we get to eat them like this.¡± Yang Yoon-soo shrugged his shoulders as he heard thepliments from his seniors. ¡°But where is Han deputy head?¡± ¡°Huh? He went to a meeting with the team leaders a while ago. Why?¡± ¡°No.¡± Yang Yoon-soo lowered his head and mixed the pork and skewers from two steaming pots. Then he quietly ced one pot under the table. Next to it, there were snacks that Jang Joon-shik had already prepared. As expected. Yang Yoon-soo nodded his head and vowed to work harder. Unlike the noisy office, silence flowed inside the 13th floor conference room. On behalf of the tense team leaders, Kim Hyun-min, the director, opened his mouth. ¡°The first draft for each team is as I told you.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not bad. You can tell that you worked hard.¡± Jin Seung-heon, the director of the Innovation Strategy Office, lightly nodded his head. He had worked with Kim Hyun-min in the Home Appliance Business Strategy Team before and was familiar with him. Kim Hyun-min took advantage of that. ¡°You can tell that we worked hard? Our staff put a lot of effort into preparing this in a short time.¡± ¡°You know that. But you also know that we still have a long way to go, right?¡± Late at night. Maybe because they were dealing with such a sensitive issue, their eyes shed in the air. Soon their voices began to rise. ¡°Then what exactly is the Innovation Strategy Office doing? Are you just taking what we made and reporting it? Why do you have to interfere in the middle?¡± Kim Hyun-min challenged him and Jin Seung-heon strongly retorted. ¡°That¡¯s a bit too much. We¡¯re also waiting while controlling other business units to solve this problem.¡± ¡°Instead of waiting, why don¡¯t you support us more?¡± ¡°We don¡¯t need the Innovation Product TF if we can do everything ourselves.¡± The tension rose sharply, and Kwon Se-jung, who attended as a staff member, shook his legs. On the other hand, Yoo-hyun looked at them with interest. Kim Hyun-min seemed to want to use this opportunity to show his leadership in front of the three team leaders. If he backed down, he might be dragged around by each team, so it was a reasonable choice to stand up strongly. It was easy to say, but it was a hard decision to make unless he had a strong stomach. But Kim Hyun-min pushed forward, and the sturdy team leaders began to look at him. ¡®He¡¯s amazing.¡¯ Yoo-hyun chuckled and looked at Jin Seung-heon. His expression gradually hardened. It was understandable since the Innovation Strategy Office was a new organization. He had to establish his authority even if he couldn¡¯t lose here. Who would be stronger? He wanted to see, but now was not the time to rx. Yoo-hyun gestured to Park Doo-sik, who met his eyes. ¡®Can you step in?¡¯ He smiled and nodded his head. Park Doo-sik was apetent person. ¡°Director.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°As Director Jin said, we have our staff out in the mobile and home appliance business units. Executive Shin Kyung-wook is personally blocking the audit at Gimpo factory.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He cut into the tense atmosphere and changed itpletely. Like Yoo-hyun did, he also sold his superior well. ¡°Still, themunication problems between business units should have decreased than before. Director Jin here took care of that a lot.¡± And he knew how to take care of his opponent while taking care of his side. This was also aligned with Yoo-hyun¡¯s behavior of giving what the other wanted first. ¡°Hmm, why do you say that?¡± Thanks to him, Jin Seung-heon backed off and Kim Hyun-min lowered his voice tone. ¡°The Innovation Strategy Office did speed up the work. But we¡¯re doing a lot of unnecessary things because we¡¯re preparing by ourselves.¡± Kwon Se-jung listened attentively. He started to see Park Doo-sik¡¯s intention as he worked with Yoo-hyun. ¡®Does he want to show his expertise here? Will it work?¡¯ As Kwon Se-jung wondered, Park Doo-sik calmly continued. ¡°I was going to focus more on that part. First of all, for the mobile part¡­¡± He exceeded expectations by far and Kwon Se-jung¡¯s mouth opened wide. Thanks to Park Doo-sik¡¯s efforts, the meeting ended quickly. The Innovation Strategy Office decided to take the first results and respond first, and the Innovation Product TF decided to submit the final data by before work if possible. They nned to use that as a shield against the Group Strategy Office¡¯s attack. The Innovation Strategy Office helped them as much as they could, so the Innovation Product TF only had to do the minimum preparation. In other words, the two teams were in a symbiotic rtionship where they helped each other. Park Doo-sik made this point clear and summarized the situation. ¡°Let¡¯s summarize it like this and meet again in the morning. If you work hard this time, we¡¯ll try to prevent problems in advance from now on.¡± ¡°Park, good job. And Director Jin, I apologize for raising my voice earlier.¡± Kim Hyun-min, who got up from his seat, took care of Jin Seung-heon. This flexibility was definitely his strength. ¡°Haha. I understand your position. We¡¯ll probably see each other a lot from now on.¡± ¡°Does that mean there will be more problems? I don¡¯t want that.¡± ¡°Haha. No, that¡¯s not what I meant.¡± Thanks to him, Jin Seung-heon also finished with a smile. As they greeted and took care of each other, Yoo-hyun quietly got up from his seat. The meeting itself was not bad. If he had to score it, maybe 60 points? It might sound harsh, but to Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes, both organizations were still immature. They had big leaves but they hadn¡¯t grown yet. Maybe this storm would make them stronger? As they say, opportunityes after crisis. This attack by the Group Strategy Office felt like a good opportunity. Chapter 424: Chapter 424: As Yoo-hyun was about to leave the conference room, Kwon Se-jung, an assistant manager, grabbed his arm. Tsk. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you should say goodbye to everyone. How can you leave first?¡± He whispered in a troubled tone. Yoo-hyun answered him. ¡°Why do I need to butt in when the higher-ups are talking?¡± ¡°Hey, you just want to eat the skewers quickly, right?¡± ¡°You¡¯re quick to notice.¡± Yoo-hyun winked at him. Kwon Se-jung pleaded with him as he held on. ¡°Come on, this is the innovation strategy department.¡±But that was only for a moment. ¡°Ah, the logo marketing progress? We, the practitioners, know it well.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the director¡¯s voice came from behind. Yoo-hyun patted Kwon Se-jung¡¯s shoulder lightly. ¡°I¡¯ll take care of your stuff too. I¡¯m counting on you, Se-jung.¡± Then he walked away leisurely. Kwon Se-jung looked at Yoo-hyun¡¯s back with a crestfallen expression. He turned his body around. He greeted the team leaders and the innovation strategy department staff in front of them. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Kwon Se-jung, an assistant manager.¡± His shoulders, which had been drooping until a while ago, were now straightened up confidently. Yoo-hyun returned to the office and Yang Yoon-soo greeted him sarcastically. ¡°I¡¯ve specially wrapped up your portion, sir.¡± Why is he acting like this again? He ignored Yoo-hyun¡¯s puzzled gaze and moved quickly. He crawled under the table and pulled out a steamer. Inside it were untouched pork belly and salted skewers. ¡°Why did you leave so much?¡± ¡°I split it in half. Some people went to the conference room, and some haven¡¯t eaten yet.¡± ¡°You did well. Thanks to you, I can eat it warm.¡± Yang Yoon-soo didn¡¯t seem excited by Yoo-hyun¡¯spliment. He kept looking around. As soon as Yoo-hyun turned his gaze away, Yang Yoon-soo quickly picked up a salted skewer. He wrapped the handle part with a tissue in case the sauce got on his hand. It was impressive. ¡°Thank you. Aren¡¯t you eating?¡± ¡°I ate a lot.¡± ¡°Geez.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and bit into the salted skewer. The soft and chewy texture and the spicy sauce went well together. Slurp. Yang Yoon-soo handed him a drink at the right time. Yoo-hyun smiled and drank the carbonated drink he gave him. These kind of sensible responses were hard to see from Jang Joon-sik, who was ignorant. He looked around the office while drinking the beverage and asked. ¡°By the way, where¡¯s Saet-byul?¡± ¡°She¡¯s in the utility room preparing cocktails.¡± There were cocktail ingredients that they had bought in advance for the pic in the utility room. Yoo-hyun was nning to drink them, but it was an idea that others wouldn¡¯t easilye up with. Who came up with such a response? ¡°Already? Who told her to do that?¡± Yoo-hyun asked in surprise. Yang Yoon-soo answered. ¡°I thought you might be looking for cocktails, sir. Did I do something wrong?¡± ¡°No. That¡¯s not it. You did well.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled. Yang Yoon-soo smiled brightly. ¡°As expected, you know how to take care of people, sir. I¡¯ll get ready right away.¡± Take care of people? What does that mean? Yang Yoon-soo moved before Yoo-hyun could ask him anything. He ran away quickly while Yoo-hyunughed dryly. ¡°It¡¯s nice that he does things on his own.¡± He ran into the utility room and said. ¡°Saet-byul, Han Daeri said it¡¯s okay to make cocktails.¡± ¡°Really? I thought he would definitely say no.¡± It wasn¡¯t because of alcohol. She could make it without alcohol if she wanted to. Jeong Saet-byul was worried that she would get scolded for making cocktails in her spare time when she was busy. ¡°I told you. Han Daeri knows how hard you worked to prepare cocktails.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why. He even showed interest in cocktails. He asked me this and that.¡± ¡°I knew it.¡± ¡°I guess I have to show off my skills that I¡¯ve been hiding for a while.¡± She lit up her eyes and rolled up her sleeves. 11 p.m. Salted skewers, pork belly, and various snacks were spread on the table. The first cleanup was over, and the higher-ups were in a meeting, so they had some peace of mind. People gathered around the table and enjoyed food while chatting. Buzzing. ¡°Hey, these salted skewers are really good.¡± ¡°What about the pork belly?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry I couldn¡¯t go to the pic¡­ Huh? Director.¡± Lee Jeong-min, an assistant manager, stopped talking and blinked his eyes. Kim Hyun-min, the director who had finished the meeting and came back, was also surprised. It wasmon to order food when working overtime, but it was the first time he saw someone bring a steamer that was steaming hot. What the hell is this? While Kim Hyun-min hesitated for a moment to figure out the situation, Lee Bon-seok, the team leader, was about to burst out. ¡°What the hell is this?¡± ¡°Team leader.¡± Yoo-hyun, who was watching, cut off his words and intervened. He couldn¡¯t let him ruin the mood that deserved praise. He turned his head to Lee Bon-seok and was about to say something. ¡°Cocktails are ready.¡± A nging sound came from behind. At the same time, people¡¯s eyes turned to Jeong Saet-byul, who came in with arge tray. ¡°Cocktails.¡± They blinked their eyes at the unexpected appearance. It was understandable. The things on the tray were definitely cocktails. And not just one kind. From mojitos with sliced lemons and basil on top of bubbly soda water, to kahlua milk with ck liquid and milk separated inyers. Various cocktails were ced on it. ¡°¡­¡± It was a bad timing, but he had no choice. The more he was in this situation, the more he had to act shamelessly. Yoo-hyun suddenly pped his hands and encouraged apuse. ¡°Saet-byul worked really hard to take care of everyone who was working hard. Please give her a round of apuse.¡± ¡°p.¡± As Yang Yoon-soo joined in with a loud voice, the sound of apuse spread like an infection. p p p p p. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t stop there. He took another step forward. When the situation was awkward, it was best to involve the higher-ups. ¡°Director, have a drink. Saet-byul made it specially for you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s non-alcoholic? It¡¯s delicious. Thank you, Saet-byul.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the director, had a sense of the situation and yed along. Jeong Saet-byul asked with sparkling eyes. ¡°Really? Is it good?¡± ¡°Yeah. I¡¯m serious.¡± ¡°Wow. Thank you. I¡¯ll make you as much as you want.¡± As Jeong Saet-byul showed a bright energy that she hadn¡¯t shown before, Kim Hyun-min smiled pleasantly and pulled in the other team leaders. ¡°Come on, team leaders, have a drink.¡± ¡°Oh, yes.¡± Lee Bon-seok, the team leader, and Jang Joon-hong, the team leader, nodded their heads for now. Since Kim Hyun-min had the backing of the business director, they had no choice but to go along with this situation, even if they didn¡¯t like it. He had already eaten once, but it was different when he ate with cocktails. Yoo-hyun chewed on the salted skewers and checked the atmosphere around him. Maybe because the higher-ups were mixed in, everyone was quiet. The awkwardness continued, so Yoo-hyun tried to break the ice. In this case, it was best to ask what people were most curious about. ¡°Director, will you let us go home right after we finish our work at dawn?¡± ¡°No, the working hours are¡­¡± Lee Bon-seok, the team leader, who was about to re up instinctively, was stopped by Kim Hyun-min, the director. ¡°As long as everything is properly organized, we should go right away. I¡¯ll let you go even if it¡¯s dawn.¡± ¡°Wow wow wow wow.¡± As Kim Hyun-min came out strongly, the people around him reacted at once. Someone asked a question. ¡°Do we have to sleep ande in the afternoon?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be ridiculous. If you leave work, you can¡¯te to the office.¡± ¡°Wow. That¡¯s great.¡± That was the start. As Kim Hyun-min opened his heart, people approached him. Yu Seok-won, an assistant manager from the TV team, was one of them. ¡°Director, can we have a dinner party?¡± ¡°You can have a dinner party anytime. You can fill your stomach with beef every day if you want. Just decide on it.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll book it right away.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Yu did a lot of work preparing for food. Of course I have to listen to him.¡± ¡°You really remember that. I¡¯ll prepare it fiercely.¡± Yu Seok-won clenched his fists and the people who were preparing food with him chuckled. These small gestures of consideration narrowed the distance between the leader and the members in an instant. Thanks to that, the walls between ranks also began to crumble. The color of the former 3rd part thatmunicated up and down and coborated sideways was melting into TF as well. Yoo-hyun could see such changes clearly. Who would have expected that TF would grow so much because of the sudden cancetion of the pic and the overnight work? Yoo-hyun smiled wryly at the ironic situation. Then Kwon Se-jung called him from behind. ¡°Yoo-hyun, do you want to get some fresh air?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± He had no reason to refuse. Yoo-hyun nodded his head. It was almost midnight. The outdoor terrace on the 20th floor was quiet. While Kwon Se-jung was on the phone, Yoo-hyun sat on a bench and checked his phone messages. -The director said you guys are working hard. Thanks to you, we¡¯re also getting strength here. Given the situation, Shin Nyeok Jeonmu was also staying upte. Yoo-hyun replied right away. -You¡¯re working hard too untilte at night. Don¡¯t worry about us and go home. -We¡¯re going to finish up here and organize things soon. -I guess you have to respond right away tomorrow. I¡¯m sorry but we¡¯ll finish early and go first. -Haha. Okay. Hang in there a little more. I¡¯ll make sure to take care of the innovation product TF. -Yes. I¡¯m looking forward to it. What else is he going to take care of? Yoo-hyun smiled and put his phone in his pocket. Whooosh. He leaned on the railing and felt the cool night breeze. The night view of Gangnam was quite impressive. ¡°It¡¯s not bad to work overtime after a long time.¡± Yoo-hyun said casually. Kwon Se-jung, who was next to him, nodded his head. ¡°I know. I used to hate it, but now it¡¯s fun.¡± ¡°Because you get to eat a lot of things.¡± ¡°Haha. That¡¯s true.¡± He shrugged his shoulders and nced at Yoo-hyun. He looked like he had a lot to say, but why was he hesitating? He had a rough idea, so Yoo-hyun asked him bluntly. ¡°Why? Are you jealous of Park Doo-sik, the deputy director?¡± ¡°Huh, how did you know?¡± ¡°How did I know? You¡¯ve been shining your eyes since the meeting.¡± To Yoo-hyun, it was a normal meeting, but to Kwon Se-jung, it must have looked different. He had never seen an organization that covered the entire business unit and the client, and even responded to the group strategy room. It was natural for him, who knew how to see things in three dimensions from a fragmentary fact, to be curious. Chapter 425: Chapter 425: Kwon Se-jung, the deputy, took a deep breath and opened his mouth. ¡°It seemed like Director Park was looking at you, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Why are you bringing up my story out of the blue?¡± ¡°Just. He felt like a wall to me. I don¡¯t know, it felt like he was seeing a scenery that I couldn¡¯t see at all.¡± ¡°Geez, that¡¯s an interesting feeling.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled faintly, and Kwon Se-jung continued to speak, looking at a distant ce. His calm words were directed not to the outside, but to his own inner self. ¡°To be honest, I sneered when Director Park went to the Innovation Strategy Office. ¡®What does the HR team know?¡¯, something like that arrogant thought.¡± ¡°Do you think he¡¯s doing well after moving to the Innovation Strategy Office?¡± ¡°I know it¡¯s not.¡± ¡°Then?¡± ¡°But if I go there, I might be able to catch a glimpse of the scenery that Director Park sees.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders at the typical answer. ¡°Haha. You¡¯re worrying about something useless. Just finish what you¡¯re doing now.¡± ¡°I guess it¡¯s not a ce for me, right?¡± Kwon Se-jung said in a weak voice, as if he misunderstood Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun was someone who thought that Kwon Se-jung was more suited for the Innovation Strategy Office than anyone else. His political sense and three-dimensional vision were perfect for an organization that dealt with all-round problems. However, he stillcked a foundation. ¡°Don¡¯t be silly. What I mean is, if you finish what you¡¯re doing well, you¡¯ll have much better opportunities. I guarantee it.¡± ¡°How do you know that?¡± ¡°You know how. Don¡¯t you trust me?¡± Kwon Se-jung shook his head vigorously at Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. ¡°No. I trust you 120 percent.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a good number. Then trust me and give it a try.¡± ¡°Okay. Watch me.¡± ¡°Watch what? You have to do it yourself.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged it off and Kwon Se-jung chuckled. ¡°Haha. Yeah. You have some fun.¡± ¡°You¡¯re finally making some sense.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and looked at the distant scenery. It looked more splendid today, perhaps because he was with a colleague who understood him. It was past midnight. The conference room of the Group Strategy Office on the 32nd floor of Hansung Tower. A man in there, which was set up as a 24-hour situation room, opened his mouth with a grim expression. ¡°Did the audit report from the Home Appliances Division alreadye out?¡± ¡°Yes, sir. As you can see, the content is quite detailed. And the Mobile Division has sent a unanimous rebuttal article to the press.¡± Audit report, an article draft that went to Wooree Daily. That alone was enough to make his head hurt, but there was something else on his subordinate¡¯s monitor. Shim Byeong-jik, the deputy director, touched his throbbing forehead and asked. ¡°What are you looking at now?¡± ¡°It¡¯s aint that came in through an informationpany. Maybe they had another deal, but Dell seems to be backing off too.¡± ¡°Huh. Did the Innovation Strategy Office do this much? In such a short time?¡± It had been only a few hours since their n was ruined. It was impossible to make all these materials and respond in that time. The subordinate opened his mouth cautiously. ¡°Maybe they were waiting for it?¡± ¡°Do you mean someone leaked our internal opinions?¡± ¡°That¡¯s the only exnation I can think of.¡± If this went wrong, someone would have to pay for it. Shim Byeong-jik looked into his subordinate¡¯s eyes as if to confirm. ¡°Did Director Kwon n everything by himself?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± The subordinate nodded, understanding his meaning. Meanwhile, the atmosphere of the 13th floor office, which had been briefly excited, quickly subsided. Tap tap tap. The sound of typing started by someone spread like an infection. Meetings were held here and there, and the team leaders who received reports made their own materials. People asked and answered questions as they crossed over partitions. It would have been enough for anyone toin if they worked this hard at dawn, but rather they seemed more focused. Kwon Se-jung, who was next to Yoo-hyun, was especially diligent. Maybe he was inspired by Director Park Doo-sik, but he didn¡¯t just stick to his mobile team work but also took care of other teams carefully. And he even cared about Yoo-hyun. Kwon Se-jung, who was running around frantically, asked Yoo-hyun to do something. ¡°Yoo-hyun, don¡¯t worry and rest. I¡¯ll take care of this.¡± ¡°Yeah. Do whatever you want. I¡¯m not worried at all.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand at his passionate colleague. He had nothing to worry about in the first ce. The Innovative Product TF was already on track. Now was the time to rx and have a cocktail. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun took a sip of the super-simple cocktail he made as Jung Saet-byul taught him earlier. The sticky and sweet sensation of Kahlua syrup and the smoothness of milk were excellent. ¡°It would be perfect if I mixed some vodka.¡± He wanted to rip open the liquor in the pantry, but he couldn¡¯t do that. He swallowed his regret and put a fish-shaped bun that Jang Jun-sik gave him in his mouth. He had been eating a lot of thingstely, so his mouth was always empty. Munch munch. Yoo-hyun enjoyed the sweet vor in his mouth and nced at the monitor screen. He had already checked the first response progress report sent by Director Park Doo-sik, so he didn¡¯t have to worry about anything else. Rather, another news caught Yoo-hyun¡¯s eye. ¡°Now it feels real.¡± Lee Jang-woo¡¯s title match, which he had been anxious about, became a reality. If it had been like before, he would have just cheered for him, but now it was different. -Brother, I really want to win. Please help me once. It was because Lee Jang-woo asked him for help. The director also asked him seriously, so Yoo-hyun decided to be Lee Jang-woo¡¯s temporary coach. For a while, he had no choice but to care for his beloved junior. ¡®I don¡¯t have much to help though.¡¯ Yoo-hyun was caught up in his thoughts for a moment. Maybe it was because he drank too much caffeine, but he wasn¡¯t sleepy. Time passed, and one by one, the results came out. Yoo-hyun opened his eyes, which had been half-closed, at the noisy sound. ¡°Yawn.¡± He stretched and got up from his seat, and saw Lee Jungmin, an assistant manager from the IT team, talking over the partition. ¡°Dell sent an email saying they¡¯re dropping theint and going back to the original n.¡± ¡°Wow, really? How did that happen? Did our response already go out?¡± Na Hanul, a deputy manager, brightened up at his words, and Lee Jungmin added his opinion. ¡°Yes, it seems so. I think the higher-ups took care of it.¡± ¡°The Innovation Strategy Office is amazing. Well done. I¡¯ll report to the team leader, so you can take a break.¡± ¡°I owe the Mobile Team a favor. I¡¯ll help them out with some work.¡± At Lee Jungmin¡¯s unexpected words, Na Hanul hesitated for a moment and then nodded. It was true that they had received a lot of help from the Mobile Team when organizing the data. ¡°Okay, do that.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Lee Jungmin answered and returned to his seat with a bright face. Was he that happy to help out with work? Yoo-hyun felt that the TF operation would go better than he had expected. 6:30 a.m. Finally, all the data was organized and delivered to the Innovation Strategy Office. If it had been like before, they would have had to stay for group leader reports, business unit responses, etc., but now there was no reason to do that. Everything was delegated to the Innovation Strategy Office. Kim Hyun-min, the head of the Innovation Strategy Office, who had finished the final meeting with them, gathered the TF staff who were exhausted from fatigue. ¡°Thank you all for working hard to meet the tight schedule untilte at night.¡± ¡°Thank you for your hard work.¡± No matter how much they endured with their willpower, it was not easy to stay up all night. They all looked very tired. Yoo-hyun raised his hand before any unnecessary words came out. ¡°Sir, can we go home now?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Kim Hyun-min hesitated at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He wasn¡¯t going to ask them to eat something together, was he? He understood that he was worried about his subordinates¡¯ stomachs, but this was not the time for that. ¡°Sleepes first. Sir, let¡¯s go.¡± Yoo-hyun emphasized again, and Kim Hyun-min shouted with an embarrassed expression. ¡°Let¡¯s all go home. Try to forget about work and get some rest. Oh, and you cane in tomorrow afternoon.¡± ¡°Woohoo!¡± Cheers erupted everywhere at once. They might have been unhappy that the pic was canceled, but they forgot about that and looked happy. It wasn¡¯t because they paid a high price for it. A very small kindness united people¡¯s hearts and made them happy. Moving the hearts of office workers was very simple. While the members of the Innovative Product TF were sleeping soundly after staying up all night, The Innovation Strategy Office and the Group Strategy Office were waging a small war. First of all, Hansung Electronics countered Ilsung Electronics¡¯ news right away. It was only a dayter and there were so many detailed supporting data that people also took Hansung Electronics¡¯ side. The PR team of the mobile phone business unit received praise from the business unit head for their quick response. Thanks to this, the status of the Innovation Strategy Office that helped them behind the scenes rose even higher. It wasn¡¯t over yet. The sudden audit of Kimpo Factory by the Group Strategy Office was eventually canceled. Shin Nyeongwook, an executive director, pushed in supporting data and even moved Shin Myeongho, vice president. Since they had a weak reason in the first ce, the Group Strategy Office couldn¡¯t hold on any longer. Some executives from the home appliance business unit who were stuck in between were in trouble. It was the same for leaking information to customerpanies. When the Innovation Strategy Office moved quickly and caught their tail, the Group Strategy Office ran away by cutting off their tail. The quick responsepletely tied up the Group Strategy Office so that they couldn¡¯t even take any follow-up measures. In the end, all three events ended with a decisive victory for the Innovation Strategy Office. With this as an opportunity, the Innovation Strategy Office firmly established its position within the organization. What about the internal situation of the Group Strategy Office? Yoo-hyun heard about it the next day in the afternoon. In a conference room on the opposite side of the outdoor terrace on the 20th floor, Park Doo-sik, a deputy manager, spoke with a rather tired expression. ¡°It seems that they think it was aplete failure internally in the Group Strategy Office. I thought they would fight back, but they¡¯re rather quiet.¡± ¡°They can¡¯t do anything. The vice president stepped in. They have a weak reason.¡± ¡°Yeah. It must be a headache for them. They got caught in so many things this time.¡± ¡°Someone will take responsibility. Have you heard anything?¡± This was what Yoo-hyun was curious about. It was customary in the Group Strategy Office that there was always a price to pay for failure. Who would take the me? He thought of the people he had worked with in the past, and a familiar name came to his ears. ¡°Do you know Kwon Seonghoe, the manager? The one who led sending you to Yeontae-ri.¡± ¡°Of course. I know him well. We used to talk on the phone sometimes.¡± ¡°Yeah. He seems to be transferred to the Gangwon-do branch.¡± Gangwon-do branch? There were hardly any office workers there, where the home appliance business unit factory was located. It was practically exile, just like when Yoo-hyun went to Yeontae-ri. There was no way that proud guy could stand it. ¡°I see. It¡¯s a shame, but there¡¯s nothing we can do.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t look sorry at all?¡± ¡°Of course not. I was quite fond of him.¡± Yoo-hyun said as if he meant it, and Park Doo-sik shrugged his shoulders for a moment. Then he calmed down and continued. ¡°Anyway, thanks to the TF¡¯s active help, we finished everything quickly and well. I feel like we¡¯re on track too.¡± Thanks to the Innovative Product TF, the Innovation Strategy Office got a free vine. Chapter 426 Chapter 426 Although it was not his doing, he had enough qualifications to ask for it. ¡°If you¡¯re grateful, please support me actively.¡± ¡°The vice president already told me. You¡¯ll soon receive a bonus.¡± ¡°Thank you. It¡¯s good to be friends with powerful people.¡± When Yoo-hyun gave him a hint, Park Doo-sik, the deputy manager, waved his hand awkwardly. ¡°Hey, you¡¯re getting it because you deserve it. Oh, when are we having a dinner? Today?¡± ¡°Are you kidding? People will hate us if we have a dinner on Friday night.¡± ¡°Haha. True. Well, do you need anything else?1 I¡¯ll help you with anything.¡± Park Doo-sik, who was in a good mood, offered his kindness. Since Yoo-hyun had something he wanted to ask for anyway, he answered right away. ¡°Then I won¡¯t refuse and tell you.¡± ¡°Haha. You¡¯re still the same.¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s about¡­¡± Park Doo-sik, who was smiling and listening attentively, tilted his head more and more. He couldn¡¯t understand what Yoo-hyun was saying at all. A momentter. After parting with Yoo-hyun, Park Doo-sik returned to his seat and thought. ¡®He said he would get a request to support the G20 summit soon?¡¯ What did that mean? Park Doo-sik searched for the news first. Economic effects of 20 trillion won, first time in Asia, president¡¯s life and death, etc. Several keywords caught his eye. Click. Among them, there was a title that captured his attention. He didn¡¯t know the exact method of attracting the summit. He only knew that to win against other countries, he had to show something that others couldn¡¯t do. The thing that Korea was best at and also good at showing off. That was disy. Park Doo-sik, who solved the puzzle, still had a question left. ¡°But what is he going to do by going there? Does he have something special?¡± There must be a reason why Yoo-hyun said such a nonsense. He promised to help him, so Park Doo-sik intended to find out for sure. Yoo-hyun, who finished meeting with Park Doo-sik, returned to his office. Maybe because there were many meetings due to the follow-up work, most of the seats were empty. As Yoo-hyun was about to sit down, a man came running and bowed his waist. It was Yang Yoon-soo, who had been taking care of Yoo-hyun kindly since they went out to grill skewers together. ¡°Deputy manager, thank you so much for taking care of me even though you¡¯re busy. I won¡¯t forget your favor.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Yoo-hyun was puzzled by the unexpected ttery, and Jung Saet-byul added more fuel to the fire. She had straight bangs, big eyes and long eyshes that were her features. She smiled innocently and gave him a thumbs up. ¡°Deputy manager, you¡¯re really awesome. The best.¡± Why is she like this? He noticed her since he made cocktails, but she was not ordinary either. Her voice was so clear and crisp that every time she opened her mouth, people looked around to see what was going on. Jang Joon-sik, who was sitting down and organizing the data, couldn¡¯t stand it and frowned. Yoo-hyun decided to educate them on this part. ¡°Let¡¯s go out first. Joon-sik,e with me.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Yoo-hyun walked out first, and Jang Joon-sik followed him closely. Yang Yoon-soo and Jung Saet-byul followed them as well. They were Jang Joon-sik¡¯s juniors by one year in the same team. Thud thud thud. It was the sound of three people walking, but strangely enough, the rhythm matched perfectly. Whip. When Yoo-hyun turned his head, the three people stopped as if they had made an agreement. Yoo-hyun tilted his head and moved his feet again. The sound of footsteps from behind matched again. He felt like they were mimicking even his footsteps and chuckled. ¡°What are you trying to do?¡± Even though the atmosphere of the innovation product TF had improved, it was still a different team. They would not look kindly on their juniors who ttered or chatted with their seniors from another team. It would be different if they did the same work. But they didn¡¯t. In this situation, they acted in a way that could cause misunderstandings? That was definitely a minus for young employees. Jang Joon-sik also looked unhappy about that part. 10th floor rest area table Sitting on a round chair, Yoo-hyun was going to teach them a lesson. But. ¡°Company work? I didn¡¯t do the main work in the TV team, but mainly dealt with the exhibitions. I think I¡¯ve been to almost every exhibition hall.¡± He changed his mind a little after hearing Yang Yoon-soo¡¯s short work experience. ¡°Saet-byul, have you ever done any exhibition-rted work?¡± ¡°I did it once. I was a show host in front of the Americanpany people. It was so fun that I wanted to do it again, but I didn¡¯t have a chance.¡± He was convinced after hearing Jung Saet-byul¡¯s words. They were the youngest in the team and they didn¡¯t have any special work to do right now. And they had experience in exhibitions and liked them. That was the factor that changed Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind. ¡°Deputy manager, I want to learn a lot from you. Please tell me anything you need.¡± ¡°I think the same as Yoon-soo oppa. I think I¡¯ll get a lot ofpliments if I follow you.¡± Of course, their will was also a big part. Yoo-hyun made up his mind and called Jang Joon-sik next to him. ¡°Joon-sik, there¡¯s something you have to do.¡± ¡°Just tell me.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Jang Joon-sik, who bowed his head, and Yang Yoon-soo and Jung Saet-byul, who had bright eyes, and smiled. He felt like he knew how to use these three people. Yoo-hyun spent most of his time with Lee Jang-woo until Sunday night after he got off work. They ran together, jumped rope, and hit the sandbag. He sat in front of the TV and analyzed Kim Chun-sik¡¯s video with him. He also held mitts for him whenever he had time. He pretended to be Kim Chun-sik and sparred with him, or went to scout the venue where the match would take ce. As a senior who cared for his junior who had a once-in-a-lifetime important event, he wanted to support him firmly. After spending a hectic weekend like that. Yoo-hyun entered the 13th floor conference room as soon as he arrived at work on Monday morning. The inside was already full of people who came earlier. The whispers of the surroundings reached Yoo-hyun¡¯s ears as he sat down in an empty seat. ¡°What did the director call us all for? Did something go wrong?¡± ¡°Did something happen? He was smiling when I greeted him this morning.¡± ¡°He always smiles, you know.¡± ¡°You have to be careful with people like that. They¡¯re sharpening their knives behind their smiles.¡± Han Yoo-hyun chuckled as he heard the gossip about Kim Hyun-min, the manager. It seemed like yesterday when Kim Hyun-min couldn¡¯t even get a greeting from the employees, but now everyone was watching his every move. And it wasn¡¯t just the team members. Creak. The door opened and Lee Bon-seok, the team leader, entered and pulled out a chair for the seat at the head of the table. Squeak. If it was someone else, it could be considered a polite gesture, but it was Lee Bon-seok, the team leader who had a lot of tension in his shoulders. The people who saw his unusual behavior were surprised and blinked their eyes. Kim Hyun-min, the manager who followed him in, thanked him casually and sat down. In the midst of the attention, Kim Hyun-min opened his mouth. ¡°As you all probably know, the response to the issuest week was sessful.¡± The people¡¯s expressions brightened at once at his positive words. Kim Hyun-min smiled and shook a white envelope. ¡°Thanks to that, the vice president gave us a generous bonus. It¡¯s all thanks to you.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± As excited voices echoed from here and there, a man raised his hand. It was Yu Seok-won, the assistant manager in charge of the pic dinner. ¡°Manager, then I¡¯ll change the ce for today¡¯s dinner to a more fancy one.¡± ¡°Now that you¡¯re the official general affairs of TF, you can handle that yourself.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll take you to the best ce.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± As Yu Seok-won bent his waist exaggeratedly and spat out confident words,ughter burst out from everywhere. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t have to step in anymore. He smiled as he enjoyed the changed atmosphere of TF. The conversation turned to work, but the mood was still light. That meant that everyone in the conference room had some leeway. It was thanks to the leader who kept hisposure and didn¡¯t panic from above. That¡¯s when the meeting was going on under Kim Hyun-min¡¯s leadership. Kwon Se-jung, the assistant manager who felt a curious gaze, tapped Yoo-hyun¡¯s arm. ¡°Yoo-hyun, by the way.¡± ¡°Ugh.¡± As Yoo-hyun frowned, Kwon Se-jung asked in surprise. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is something wrong?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± As Yoo-hyun waved his hand as if it was nothing, Kwon Se-jung showed his unique sense. ¡°Why? Did you get beaten up over the weekend?¡± ¡°Do you think so?¡± ¡°Well. Even if you did, you¡¯re not the type to admit it.¡± Kwon Se-jung nodded his head in agreement. It wasn¡¯t a beating, but he did get hit. Yoo-hyun rubbed his sore arm and recalled the memory of being on the ring at the gymst weekend. -Jang-woo, Kim Chun-sik has a habit of pulling out his left shoulder before throwing a right straight. I¡¯ll show you. You close the gap and hit him with a counter. -Yes. Senior. Lee Jang-woo¡¯s determination was different as he prepared for the title match. Even if he blocked it with a mitt, his arm was numb from the relentless attacks. He didn¡¯t feel it much then because his body was hot, but after he slept, the pain was no joke. He couldn¡¯t even lift his arm properly now. Kwon Se-jung looked at Yoo-hyun who rxed his expression and asked quietly. ¡°Yoo-hyun, by the way, what¡¯s going on with Yoon-soo?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°No, it seems like she¡¯s been staring at you all this time. Saet-byul too.¡± Yoo-hyun lifted his head and looked at the opposite table. The two bowed their heads and then sparkled their eyes again. -Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity. I¡¯ll do my best. At theirst meeting, Yoo-hyun suggested something different from what they were doing to them. When they heard that, Yang Yoon-soo bent his waist so much that his head touched the table. Jung Saet-byul next to him also raised her voice loudly. Yoo-hyun smiled as he thought of the two quirky people. ¡°They¡¯re people I¡¯m going to get closer with from now on.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± As Kwon Se-jung tilted his head in confusion, Kim Hyun-min, who was sitting at the head of the table and leading the meeting, brought up a new agenda item. ¡°And regarding the Retina Premium integrated exhibition n that we nned, I think early setup is important, so I¡¯m thinking of selecting a person in charge in advance.¡± Fromrge TV to small mobile panels. Since they presented an identity integration n, they needed to show the entire panel to the customers. Everyone knew that, but they didn¡¯t bring it up because there was still plenty of time and it was a hassle. As Kim Hyun-min turned his head, most of the people avoided his eyes, fearing that they might be picked. Kim Hyun-min fixed his gaze on Yoo-hyun and opened his mouth. ¡°I¡¯m thinking of selecting Han Yoo-hyun, the assistant manager who was in charge of the logo marketing concept integration, as the exhibition manager. What do you think, team leaders?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The TV and IT team leaders looked puzzled, but said nothing. They couldn¡¯t figure out Kim Hyun-min¡¯s intention. Chapter 427 Chapter 427 On the other hand, Team Leader Choi Min-hee hesitated to answer, even though she had agreed beforehand. ¡°Actually, I¡¯m not very interested, but I¡¯ll follow your wishes, Director.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do that.¡± She finally agreed, and the other two team leaders nodded along. Then, Yoo-hyun raised his hand and answered. ¡°I guess I have no choice but to do it. But I have a condition.¡± ¡°A condition?¡± Yoo-hyun replied in a rather serious tone to Director Kim Hyun-min¡¯s question. ¡°You know very well that setting up and supporting the exhibition is a very hard and tedious task. I hope you can assign some staff from each team to support the person in charge.¡± Director Kim Hyun-min chuckled at his words. -Director, I¡¯ll do the exhibition support. If we don¡¯t set this up in advance, it will be hard to coordinate traffic for each teamter. He had clearly said he would do it himself, but now he was backing out and pushing conditions. It was absurd, but he was so used to this situation that Director Kim Hyun-min naturally went along. ¡°That¡¯s right. If you want to do it properly, that¡¯s what you need. Team leaders, can you support him?¡± ¡°To set up and support the exhibition, we need at least an assistant manager level staff, but we don¡¯t have any avable staff in our team right now. It¡¯s already tight to deal with the development department and customer response within the schedule.¡± Team Leader Lee Bon-seok uttered weakly, and Yoo-hyun epted it as if he had expected it. ¡°Then, a staff level is fine too.¡± ¡°A staff level?¡± ¡°Yes. Please support TV team¡¯s Jung Saet-byul, IT team¡¯s Yang Yoon-soo, and Mobile team¡¯s Jang Jun-sik. I¡¯ll take responsibility and operate them.¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was no one who would object to him volunteering for a hard task. They all kept silent and just looked at each other. On the other hand, the three people who were named were very excited. Finally, Director Kim Hyun-min entrusted the hastily formed exhibition staffs. ¡°It won¡¯t be easy to work. But if you work hard, your seniors and team will be morefortable. I¡¯m counting on you.¡± ¡°Yes. We understand.¡± A voice with tight tension, a voice with great excitement, and a voice with nging sound echoed loudly in the meeting room. Director Kim Hyun-min smiled at the sight. ¡°This should be enough to worry about.¡± ¡°Of course. They are the best in passion.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and boosted their morale. They were young friends, so their shoulders rose quickly. After the whole meeting was over, Yoo-hyun was sitting in a coffee shop on the first floor. There were two more people besides the two who always followed him at the table: Yang Yoon-soo and Jung Saet-byul. Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung sat next to Yoo-hyun and asked him incredulously. ¡°Why did you suddenly take charge of the exhibition? You don¡¯t have to do it yourself.¡± ¡°Why? It¡¯s a bothersome task. Someone has to do it.¡± ¡°No, that doesn¡¯t suit your style¡­ Ah. Never mind.¡± Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung closed his mouth in front of three pairs of bright eyes that followed him. Yang Yoon-soo, who sat across from him, sparkled his eyes and said. ¡°Assistant Manager Han, thank you so much for stepping up for us. I will never forget this feeling and follow you to the end. And¡­¡± ¡°Yoon-soo, just one verse.¡± Yoo-hyun cut off his ttering remark, and this time Jung Saet-byul answered loudly. ¡°It¡¯s true. I¡¯ve only done what others dropped before, but this is the first time I¡¯ve stepped up from the start. And getting attention too.¡± ¡°Do you know what you¡¯re in charge of now, Saet-byul?¡± She answered cheerfully to Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung¡¯s question. ¡°Yes. It¡¯s introducing our awesome panels to the customers. I¡¯ve even introduced them in English before. Do you want to see?¡± ¡°No.¡± Supporting the exhibition was something anyone could do with an active personality and passion, but this task was different. He had to take care of everything from setting up to supporting the exhibition, as well as controlling the products that were in development stage to match the exhibition concept. It was not something that a staff level could easily do. He felt like he had something terribly wrong with him, and Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung nced at Yoo-hyun. And he whispered to his colleague who always had a calm expression. ¡°What are you up to? Are you really trying to help your juniors?¡± It was natural to be curious, but Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t tell him the real reason. It contained personal information. Instead, he revealed a bit of truth. ¡°Yes. There might be a chance to support a big exhibition. If we prepare now, these three people will also get a lot of recognition.¡± ¡°Well, that might be possible.¡± Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung was not convinced, but he couldn¡¯t argue. He turned his body and asked something else. ¡°But when did you start following Yoo-hyun like this, Yoon-soo and Saet-byul? You didn¡¯t know each other well until the day before yesterday.¡± Yang Yoon-soo answered, wiping the water around Yoo-hyun¡¯s cup. ¡°I was very grateful to Assistant Manager Han for helping me grill the salted pork skewers. I was touched by the assistant manager¡¯s gesture of caring for his juniors to stand out.¡± He felt it every time he saw him, but his ttering remark was really like a gem. Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung was about to be surprised, but Jung Saet-byul added an answer. ¡°I also got a lot ofpliments for making cocktails thanks to Assistant Manager Han.¡± ¡°Salted pork skewers and cocktails.¡± Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung blinked his eyes and whispered to Yoo-hyun. ¡°You did that because you wanted to eat them. Does that make sense?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Geez. There¡¯s everything.¡± Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung shook his head, and Jung Saet-byul added one more thing. ¡°Really, everything the other female senior employees said was not wrong at all.¡± ¡°What did they say?¡± Not only Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung, but Yoo-hyun was also curious. Jung Saet-byul answered with her unique innocent voice. ¡°They said he was handsome, had good manners, and was very good at work. He had a righteous personality that couldn¡¯t stand injustice, had wit, and had a very good athletic sense.¡± His face flushed as he listened to the embarrassing words that came out without a break, even though he was immune to all kinds of gilding. Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung lost his words. It should have stopped there, but Jung Saet-byul didn¡¯t care about the surroundings at all. ¡°Not only that, he was good at fighting, and had a very cool body. Especially the firm muscles that showed through his white shirt¡­¡± ¡°Ahem.¡± Yoo-hyun coughed at the moment he couldn¡¯t stand it. Yang Yoon-soo quickly reached out and covered Jung Saet-byul¡¯s mouth. ¡°Saet-byul, that¡¯s enough.¡± ¡°Mmph. Why? I heard everything.¡± ¡°I know. Let¡¯s do itter. It seems like the deputy has something to say.¡± ¡°¡­¡± What does he have to say? It was awkward to just sit there. Sip. Yoo-hyun hid his embarrassed expression and took a sip of his coffee, then nodded at Jang Jun-sik. ¡°Jun-sik, aren¡¯t you going to the exhibition hall? Isn¡¯t it time?¡± ¡°There are still 10 minutes left.¡± Jang Jun-sik¡¯s inflexible answer was corrected by Yoo-hyun. ¡°Go ahead and talk to the exhibition manager.¡± ¡°Yes, sir. Then I¡¯ll have Yoon-su and Saet-byul guide me to the exhibition hall.¡± ¡°Okay. Take them quickly.¡± Jang Jun-sik bowed as he saw Yoo-hyun waving his hand. ¡°I¡¯ll submit an observation report when Ie back.¡± Jang Jun-sik was still stubborn and wanted to do more than necessary. ¡°That¡¯s enough. It¡¯s okay, just chat with them a lot.¡± Yang Yoon-su kept ttering even as he moved away. ¡°Sir, I¡¯ll learn a lot ande back. Thank you for giving me this opportunity.¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing to thank me for. You¡¯re going to suffer.¡± Jeong Saet-byul spoke in a loud and carefree voice, ignoring the eyes of others. ¡°I¡¯ll take a lot of pictures and send them to you. Sir, wait for me.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t take pictures there.¡± Yoo-hyun felt it as he answered each of them, but all three of them had strong opinions. This part was summarized by Deputy Kwon Se-jung in one sentence. ¡°They¡¯re all 4D when they¡¯re together.¡± ¡°Haha. That¡¯s true.¡± Kwon Se-jung asked Yoo-hyun curiously as he smiled. ¡°Yoo-hyun, why does Jun-sik take care of those two so much?¡± ¡°Why? Can¡¯t Jun-sik take care of his juniors?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s just that they seem a bit off to me.¡± From Yang Yoon-su¡¯s ttering remarks to Jeong Saet-byul¡¯s noisy talk. They were enough to annoy Jang Jun-sik, who valued the basics. Yet Jang Jun-sik lookedfortable with them. ¡°I don¡¯t know. Maybe he changed his mind.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t exin this part in detail. He had already sorted out the rtionship between the two juniors and Jang Jun-sik once. Jang Jun-sik had snapped at his juniors, who seemed a bit rude, and Yoo-hyun had scolded him. -Jun-sik, if you yell at your juniors for something like this, you¡¯ll be no different from the other seniors who used to point fingers at you. Do you want that? That one sentence had an impact on Jang Jun-sik. His eyes changed when he looked at the two juniors since then. ¡®I hope Jun-sik grows more with this opportunity.¡¯ Yoo-hyun quietly watched the three of them walk away. Deputy Kwon Se-jung, who was looking at the same ce, suddenly said. ¡°But it must be fun when those 4D trio hang out together.¡± ¡°Yeah. I think I¡¯ll see a lot of amazing sights for a while.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head with a smile. That evening. A high-end beef restaurant located in Hansung Tower¡¯s food alley. The atmosphere of the dinner was lively and harmonious, reflecting the recent mood of the TF team. As the alcohol flowed and the stories went back and forth, Jeong Saet-byul, who was intoxicated by the mood, shouted. ¡°I¡¯ll show you how to properly shake a cocktail.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She suddenly shook a cocktail shaker in front of the people who blinked their eyes nkly. ck ck ck ck ck. ¡°Puhahaha.¡± The peopleughed and held their stomachs at the absurd sight. Jeong Saet-byul didn¡¯t care and shook the cocktail shaker up and down, left and right without a break. Then she got excited and threw the shaker at Yoo-hyun, who was sitting nkly in front of her. Thud. It was because Yoo-hyun had good reflexes that he caught it, otherwise it would have spilled all over the floor. She gestured innocently at Yoo-hyun, who looked dumbfounded. ¡°Sir, you did well. Throw it back to me.¡± It was such an unexpected sight that no one could predict what would happen next. ¡°Here. Catch.¡± Yoo-hyun spat out augh and threw it back, and Jeong Saet-byul spun around on the spot and caught the cocktail shaker. Whoosh. She immediately threw the cocktail shaker behind her back and caught it in front of her, then showed off a trick of spinning it in the air. The people watching raised their thumbs. ¡°Wow. Saet-byul, you¡¯re awesome.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t know you had this side of you. You¡¯re usually so quiet.¡± ¡°Did the cocktail have to be shaken so hard?¡± It wasn¡¯t like that at all, but thepliments from the people made Jeong Saet-byul even hotter. ¡°Huff huff.¡± She opened the cocktail shaker, sweating profusely, and poured the bubbly liquor into the sses on the table. Fizz fizz fizz. The sight of her filling several sses in an instant was so extraordinary that the people¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Ooooh.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not enough to surprise you. I¡¯ll show you something more amazing.¡± The more she did, the more excited Jeong Saet-byul became. How did she manage to suppress such a personality in normal times? Yoo-hyun thought that the TV team¡¯s restraint was amazing. As Yoo-hyun admired Jeong Saet-byul, Yang Yoon-su, who was sitting across from him, offered him a big wrap that he had carefully made. ¡°Sir, please have this.¡± ¡°Yoon-su, don¡¯t overdo it. I have hands too.¡± ¡°No, sir. Please save your precious hands. I¡¯ll be your hands and feet instead.¡± Was he drunk? He didn¡¯t care about the people around him, and he spouted out some precious ttering words as his face turned red. This kind of behavior could only arouse envy and jealousy from others. Chapter 428: Chapter 428: As expected, a man came over and sat down on the spot, grabbing a bottle of liquor. He was Ha Mu-gon, the manager of the IT team, and his face looked quite drunk already. ¡°Ha Daeri, you¡¯re lucky. You get a lot of love from your juniors, a lot.¡± His mouth spat out bitter words. He didn¡¯t like Yoo-hyun from the start. He was annoyed by his shy actions, and he hated seeing him having fun with the staff below the manager level under the pretext of preparing for the retreat. He had been holding back, so he filled his beer ss with soju. Yoo-hyun, who saw that, moved his hand under the table and answered with a good-natured tone. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to Ha Manager¡¯s support.¡± ¡°Geez, you¡¯re good at talking. That¡¯s why you get a lot of love from the director too. Come on, drink.¡± Thud. Ha Mu-gon pushed his beer ss forward and curled his lips. Yoo-hyun understood and sympathized with his dissatisfaction. Not only him, but other managers and deputy managers also looked unhappy. It was a natural thing, and there was no reason to fight, so Yoo-hyun epted his offer without refusing. Of course, his hand was holding a beer ss filled with water by now. Gulp gulp. He leisurely emptied his ss and handed it to him. ¡°I can¡¯t just take it. I¡¯ll offer you a drink too.¡± As Yoo-hyun picked up the soju bottle, Ha Mu-gon¡¯s face turned red and he said. ¡°Are you trying to screw me over?¡± ¡°Of course not. If you can¡¯t drink, you don¡¯t have to. It¡¯s not mandatory, is it?¡± Yoo-hyun answered calmly and poured the liquor, and Ha Mu-gon snapped at him. ¡°Hey, follow me.¡± Then Jeong Saet-byul came over with a cocktail shaker in her hand. She seemed to be in a good mood after receiving somepliments. ¡°Oh my. Manager, you have to drink a penalty drink for talking about work at a drinking party, a penalty drink.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± She shrugged off his words and picked up the half-filled beer ss that Yoo-hyun had poured. Then she turned the cocktail shaker upside down and sprayed it into the beer ss. Squeak. The vodka that went on top of the soju bubbled up and spilled over the beer ss. It looked like a very strong drink. Jeong Saet-byul pushed the ss towards Ha Mu-gon and shouted. ¡°Ta-da. This is a new menu made with soju and vodka.¡± ¡°What? Why are you doing this?¡± ¡°Hey, Manager, don¡¯t be so timid and drink like a man.¡± Jeong Saet-byul was not trying to make him ufortable at all. She was just acting as she pleased because she was in a good mood. ¡°One shot. One shot.¡± She pped her hands and incited him, and people who didn¡¯t know the situation cheered him on withughter. ¡°Yeah. Ha Manager, drink it coolly.¡± ¡°Try it. It¡¯ll make you buzz. Hahaha.¡± Ha Mu-gon¡¯s face turned red and blue in an instant. He couldn¡¯t just avoid it because there were many eyes watching him. He finally closed his eyes and emptied his ss. ¡°Cough.¡± He barely drank it and made a grimace. ¡°How is it? Delicious, right? Right?¡± She asked innocently, even though he looked very upset. Yang Yoon-soo, a junior from the same team, added more fuel to the fire. He handed him a hangover remedy that he had prepared in advance and ttered him. ¡°Manager, you¡¯re amazing. You must have a stomach ache. Please take this. I prepared it specially for you.¡± Click. ¡°Ha.¡± Ha Mu-gon was dizzy from the two people¡¯s unexpected actions and the alcohol that rose up quickly. He couldn¡¯t handle this situation anymore and got up from his seat. Yoo-hyun chuckled at that sight. It was no big deal to roast one manager when two fourth-dimensional people got together. Choi Min-hee, the team leader, also found that sight very impressive and came over to Yoo-hyun and said. ¡°They look just like Ha Daeri when they¡¯re together.¡± ¡°No way.¡± Yoo-hyun frowned and Choi Min-heeughed softly. ¡°Well. You¡¯re still unbeatable. You even made Go Jae-yoon Deputy Manager lose his mind.¡± ¡°I think you¡¯re misunderstanding something big time.¡± Yoo-hyun clinked his ss with Choi Min-hee¡¯s ss that she offered him and she asked him with a yful expression. ¡°But what are you going to do about Junsik now?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°They look like they¡¯re going to overshadow Junsik now.¡± ¡°No way. Nothing beats the original.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head right away. His words were proven in no time. It was when Yoo-hyun and Choi Min-hee looked at Jang Junsik, who was sitting at the next table. Park Guk-byeong, the deputy manager of the TV team, whose face was flushed with alcohol, sat down at Jang Junsik¡¯s table. He had just joined the TV team and he was the type who nagged a lot whenever he opened his mouth. ¡°What, how can you grill beef like this?¡± Jang Junsik, who was holding the tongs, bowed his head. ¡°I¡¯ll grill it hard.¡± ¡°No, no. There are rules for grilling beef. Don¡¯t you know? Front for 10 seconds, back for 10 seconds.¡± Jang Junsik¡¯s eyebrows twitched at the mention of rules, and Kwon Se-jung, the deputy manager next to him, tried to smooth things over. ¡°Hahaha. Deputy Manager, you¡¯re so funny.¡± ¡°Do you want me to tell you a really funny story?¡± ¡°Yes. Please tell me.¡± As soon as Kwon Se-jung reluctantly answered, Park Guk-byeong scanned the people sitting at the table and asked. ¡°Do you know why it¡¯s hard to raise sheep in our country?¡± ¡°Why is that?¡± ¡°Because sheep have to pay ie tax too. Hahaha.¡± Park Guk-byeong spat out the answer andughed while holding his stomach. ¡°¡­¡± People¡¯s faces darkened at his insensitive joke. Then, Jang Junsik retorted with a stiff expression. ¡°That¡¯s not true. They are tax-exempt agricultural products and are not subject to taxation. You¡¯re mistaken.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± The people who were watching gasped, and Manager Park Guk-byeong stammered in confusion. ¡°No, I mean, sheep don¡¯t pay ie tax¡­¡± But Jang Jun-sik was like a wall. ¡°It¡¯s not taxable. I know well because my grandmother raised sheep.¡± ¡°What, what did you say?¡± ¡°Hahaha. Manager Park, your old man jokes don¡¯t work.¡± Then, Manager Yoon Byeong-gwan, who was next to him,ughed loudly. Thanks to him, the people who were dumbfounded also shrugged their shoulders. In the end, Manager Park Guk-byeong, whose face turned red, left with the excuse of going to the bathroom. Yoo-hyun, who saw that, said to Team Leader Choi Min-hee. ¡°I was right, right?¡± ¡°You were right, you were. Jun-sik is unbeatable.¡± Team Leader Choi Min-hee still chuckled and pped the floor with her palm. Then, Deputy Director Kim Hyun-min came over and sat down next to her. ¡°What¡¯s so funny?¡± ¡°Jun-sik did something again.¡± Deputy Director Kim Hyun-min nodded his head at Team Leader Choi Min-hee¡¯s words. ¡°As expected, we have a lot of funny guys in our TF. How did you gather them?¡± ¡°You¡¯re the best among them.¡± Yoo-hyun raised his thumb, and Deputy Director Kim Hyun-min growled with a yful expression. ¡°What did you say? Come on, follow me. Let¡¯s have a neck-grabbing contest.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a good idea. Let¡¯s do that.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and agreed. Yoo-hyun, who went out behind the restaurant, sat on a bench ced on the wall of the building. Come to think of it, he always sat like this and talked with Deputy Director Kim Hyun-min. He remembered the conversations he had with him when he went to Ulsan on a business trip and when he went to Yeontae-ri. Every time, Deputy Director Kim Hyun-minforted Yoo-hyun with his unique wit and warm words. Then he suddenly blurted out something absurd. ¡°It¡¯s an honor to sit side by side with the man invited by Steve Jobs.¡± ¡°Hey, what are you talking about?¡± ¡°It¡¯s amazing. Has Apple ever invited an employee directly? This is something that only Steve Jobs can do.¡± Deputy Director Kim Hyun-min was exaggerating the contact from Apple the other day. Of course he was overinterpreting it, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t bother to tell him. Instead, he answered casually. ¡°Then please take good care of me.¡± ¡°I do everything you ask me to do.¡± ¡°Like what?¡± ¡°Make me in charge of the integration n, make me in charge of the pic, make me in charge of the exhibition. Oh? They¡¯re all hard things?¡± Deputy Director Kim Hyun-min folded his fingers one by one and looked away awkwardly. He nced at Yoo-hyun and said with a sheepish expression. ¡°Well, I¡¯ll just have to do better from now on, right?¡± ¡°Yes. Then let me see how you do it.¡± ¡°Okay. So don¡¯t go anywhere else again.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Did you wander around a lot? If you say you¡¯re going again, I¡¯ll go to Yeontae-ri instead of you.¡± Deputy Director Kim Hyun-min growled as if threatening him, and Yoo-hyun pointed out the w logically. ¡°Yeontae-ri is not a ce where you can go if you want to. Thepetition rate there has gone up a lot.¡± ¡°So are you saying I¡¯m not qualified?¡± ¡°You have to take a precision test. From what I see, it¡¯s close.¡± Deputy Director Kim Hyun-min stuck out his tongue at Yoo-hyun¡¯s serious expression. ¡°Sigh. This kid, can¡¯t you lose a word?¡± ¡°I must have learned from my senior rascal.¡± ¡°Haha. Well done, you learned well.¡± Deputy Director Kim Hyun-minughed and shrugged his shoulders. Maybe it was because of the warm evening breeze or the pleasant conversation, but Deputy Director Kim Hyun-min¡¯s face looked much more rxed. Yoo-hyun also enjoyed talking with him very much. They chatted for a while without noticing the time passing by. It was then. Whoosh. Deputy Director Kim Hyun-min carried his feelings for Yoo-hyun on the wind that blew in. ¡°How can I be good to you?¡± ¡°Just buy me something delicious.¡± Yoo-hyun answered nonchntly as he looked at Deputy Director Kim Hyun-min who sparkled his eyes. ¡°Haha. Then do you want to go to Paju with me this Saturday? I know an awesome restaurant there.¡± ¡°Hey, what are we going to do there as two men?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with that? You don¡¯t have a girlfriend yet.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll have one soon. And I¡¯m really busy this weekend.¡± Yoo-hyun tly refused, and Deputy Director Kim Hyun-min leaned in and urged him. "What? Do you have a chance? What is it?¡± ¡°You¡¯re already helping me enough.¡± He had made him in charge of the exhibition, and he had also assigned him the right staff. Thanks to that, he had enough preparation to meet Jeong Da-hye again. Deputy Director Kim Hyun-min blinked his eyes as if he didn¡¯t understand. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°There¡¯s something like that.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and shrugged his shoulders. The warm evening air felt very pleasant. The Innovative Product TF had changed after the emergency issue response. Thanks to the short but impactful time they spent together, the new members quickly blended into the organization. That change was also easy to find within the mobile team. ¡°Deputy Kwon, you did a good job with the data organization. You have a good vision.¡± Deputy Kwon Se-jung became more proactive with thepliment from Kim Jin-yeol, the newly joined senior manager. ¡°Thank you. I have some updated data, do you want me to upload it?¡± ¡°Sure. Let¡¯s do that.¡± The two filled the gap that Yoo-hyun left when he stepped back from the work for a while. The second part also had Lim Myeong-hwan, the newly joined senior manager, who took the lead well. Thanks to him, Senior Manager Yu Hye-mi was able to speed up her steps with less burden. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun led the Starlight Team and prepared for the exhibition. To be precise, it was not Yoo-hyun but Jang Jun-sik who led his two juniors well. Jang Jun-sik, who was carrying aptop bag, greeted Yoo-hyun. ¡°Deputy, I¡¯m going to Ulsan on a business trip to check on the mobile exhibition panel.¡± ¡°Okay. Jun-sik, go and see and hear a lot. Yoon-su and Saet-byul, learn a lot from your senior.¡± Yoo-hyun asked the three people who were standing in a row, and they all bowed their heads. ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± They were so passionate and diligent that Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t have much to do with them. After sending off his juniors, Yoo-hyun returned to his seat and slumped down on his chair. Thud. He just rxed his body a little bit, but wary eyes came from behind the partition. It seemed like they were trying hard to find something to catch him on. Chapter 429: Chapter 429: Yoo-hyun knew very well that the other team leaders and managers still hadints about him. He wanted to sort out the traffic jam, but he had no strength, time, or energy to do so. He was exhausted from working out at the gym untilte even on weekdays. Yoo-hyun slumped on his chair and frowned at the desk calendar. ¡°This will be over by Saturday.¡± That Saturday. Lee Young-nam was sitting on the sofa in Yeontae¡¯s bokdeokbang and answering a phone call. ¡°Haha. Yes, sir. Of course we have to help each other. Yes. Pleasee in.¡± He hung up the phone with a cheerfulugh and Bae Yong-hwan, who was sitting across from him, asked casually. ¡°What did the factory manager say?¡± ¡°What do you mean? He said he would support our vige again. Everyone is crazy about making connections with the crown prince.¡± ¡°Haha. Thanks to the crown prince taking care of our vige, we¡¯re having a good time.¡± The rumor that the crown prince had visited Yeontae and drank with the vige head had already spread to the Mokpo factory. And when the Innovation Strategy Office issued a guideline for supporting Yeontae factory, it became a fact that the crown prince was taking care of Yeontae. Lee Young-nam nodded his head seriously. ¡°That¡¯s what educated people should do. Didn¡¯t we throw a feast for the crown prince?¡± ¡°We did make him drink a lot.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Lee Young-nam coughed and quickly changed the subject. ¡°Anyway. This is all thanks to Han Joo-im.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. I wonder how he¡¯s doing.¡± ¡°Me too. He must have run out of makgeolli by now.¡± Lee Young-nam was thinking of Yoo-hyun when it happened. Bang. The door opened and Bae Yong-seok ran in breathlessly. ¡°Vige head. Huff huff.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is there a war?¡± ¡°He, he¡¯s on TV right now. Han Joo-im.¡± ¡°What?¡± The eyes of everyone in the bokdeokbang widened. At that moment. Yoo-hyun was standing in front of the door of entrance number 2 of Sangam Gymnasium. ¡°The challenger will enter now.¡± Following the signal of the staff, the door opened wide and Yoo-hyun stepped inside. As soon as he entered the arena, he felt the change in the air. Buzzing. The audience filled all around created an overwhelming atmosphere with their presence alone. The cameras installed everywhere, the octagonal ring ced in the center of the arena, and the announcer¡¯s voice that never stopped confirmed that this was the final stage that was about to begin. Yoo-hyun lifted his head and slowly looked around. The atmosphere of the arena was definitely heavy because it was a title match. Even the gym owner, who had watched several matches of officials, had to swallow his saliva. ¡°Gym owner, you¡¯re not nervous, are you?¡± Yoo-hyun asked as he saw him next to him and he shook his head right away. ¡°Of course not. You¡¯re the one who should be nervous.¡± ¡°It looks fun.¡± Yoo-hyun said calmly and the gym owner red at him. Soon after, the announcer¡¯s voice echoed through the microphone. ¡°The challenger for this title match is Lee Jang-woo from Number One Gymnasium, with a height of 166 centimeters and a weight of 68 kilograms, and¡­¡± The screen on the electronic board on the ceiling in the center of the arena flickered. There were fourrge electronic boards arranged on four sides and Lee Jang-woo¡¯s profile popped up on them. Lee Jang-woo, who was standing in front of him, was catching his breath. Yoo-hyun patted his back to ease his tension and encouraged him. ¡°Jang-woo, just think about what you¡¯ve done so far.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Lee Jang-woo answered firmly and clenched his fists. A me of desire for victory burned brightly in his big eyes like a gentle person. Yoo-hyun faced his will contained in the me. -It¡¯s true that I have a personal grudge against Kim Chun-sik. He said that a friend who had cared for Lee Jang-woo in the past had given up his dream of bing a fighter because of Kim Chun-sik¡¯s violence. If this was the only reason why Lee Jang-woo wanted to be a champion, Yoo-hyun would not have helped him so much. -But I don¡¯t want to fight him because of that. I want to go out into the world as soon as possible and test myself. Lee Jang-woo talked about his dream, not revenge, and that¡¯s why he decided to help him. Of course, he also had a big ambition to have a new experience through him. Yoo-hyun hugged Lee Jang-woo and patted his back. ¡°This is not the end, but the beginning. Let¡¯s tie the first knot well.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Lee Jang-woo, who brightened his eyes, entered the ring. Kim Chun-sik, who entered the ring after him, provoked Lee Jang-woo from the start. He drew the audience¡¯s attention and cursed at him with a re. He even showed no manners by tapping Lee Jang-woo¡¯s cheek with his fist when they met. ¡°That bastard.¡± The gym owner was furious, but Lee Jang-woo did not lose his concentration. He could tell how serious he was by looking at his eyes. This was a good start. A total of five rounds. Five minutes per round. The bell rang to signal the beginning of the final match and Yoo-hyun shouted loudly. ¡°Jang-woo. Keep the pace as you practiced.¡± The game proceeded as Yoo-hyun expected. Lee Jang-woo lowered his posture and drove him to the corner as he practiced. He endured the punches that poured out endlessly with his body and pushed Kim Chun-sik stubbornly like a rhinoceros. Thud. Thud. Thud. Then he slowly inflicted damage on his abdomen. It was inefficient to hit one for every ten he received, but soon it was Kim Chun-sik who was cornered and flustered. But then it happened. Thump. ¡°Ugh.¡± A dull sound suddenly rang out and silence fell over the arena. The gym owner jumped up and shouted. ¡°Referee. Headbutt. That¡¯s a headbutt. It¡¯s a foul.¡± Blood flowed from Lee Jang-woo¡¯s right eye socket, which was swaying from the headbutt. Kim Chun-sik immediately rushed in and attacked the torn area relentlessly. Thud. Lee Jang-woo blocked it firmly with his guard, but it was not enough to stop Kim Chun-sik¡¯s fierce attack. He didn¡¯t just punch him, he also stabbed his wound with a viciousness. In the meantime, the referee signaled the game to continue with his hand. ¡°Hey. That was intentional. Intentional.¡± The gym owner shouted and Oh Jung-wook ran in, but it was useless. Soon the floor was stained with Lee Jang-woo¡¯s blood. Ding ding ding. The second round ended in confusion. ¡°Doctor.¡± Yoo-hyun brought the doctor and quickly entered the ring. Drip. Drip. Drip. Yoo-hyun wiped off the blood that covered Lee Jang-woo¡¯s face with a wet towel. The doctor opened Lee Jang-woo¡¯s eyes and checked his pupils, then applied a hemostatic agent to his torn eye socket. ¡°It won¡¯tst long. It will tear as soon as it touches.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t there a way to dy it a little longer?¡± The doctor shook his head at the gym owner¡¯s question. ¡°There¡¯s no way unless you stitch it up. It¡¯s a very weak spot that got torn.¡± ¡°Damn it.¡± The situation was not good enough for the gym owner to swear. His right eye waspletely closed because it was so swollen. He had already lost too much blood, and the worst situation was that one side of his vision was blocked. Especially since his opponent was Kim Chun-sik, who knew how to attack his weaknesses persistently, there was no possibility of victory. That¡¯s why Lee Jang-woo, who always looked forward bravely, lowered his head and gasped for breath. His eyes, which used to sparkle brightly, became dull. Yoo-hyun remembered one thing at that moment. -Are you feeling wronged? That¡¯s just an excuse for losers. If you didn¡¯t want to feel wronged, you should have won. -A missed opportunity neveres back. You have to choose whether to give up everything or run with a determination to die. The words he had learned with his body for thest 20 years filled his head. Of course, he didn¡¯t think that the life he had lived for sess was right, and he didn¡¯t want to repeat it either. But he didn¡¯t want to deny the effort and mindset he had back then either. Lee Jang-woo had to endure if he really wanted it. If he wanted to get closer to his dream faster, he had to do more than endure and win. Shake shake shake. Lee Jang-woo¡¯s gloves on his knees trembled. It seemed like his will, which did not answer the words of the gym owner and Oh Jung-wook, was conveyed from his blood-stained gloves. Yoo-hyun turned his head and looked at Kim Chun-sik. He was already raising his hands as if he had won and inducing the audience¡¯s response. He looked strong on the outside, but his feet were clearly heavy. The probability was low, but there was definitely a possibility of a reversal. ¡°Jang-woo, do you want to win?¡± ¡°Yes, sir. But.¡± There wasn¡¯t much time left for a break. There was no time to drag on, so Yoo-hyun cut off Lee Jang-woo¡¯s words. ¡°Then get up right now.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, let him rest a little bit.¡± Oh Jung-wook tried to stop him, but Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes were still on Lee Jang-woo¡¯s face, which was lowered. Lee Jang-woo lifted his head. He looked at him as if asking if he could do it and Yoo-hyun tapped his shoulder. Tap tap. ¡°Jang-woo, you can do it. Do you trust me?¡± ¡°Yes. Sir.¡± Lee Jang-woo answered without confidence as he clenched his fists. He used to say that he would run again even if he ran out of breath during practice, but now he hesitated. It was because he was consumed by fear. Yoo-hyun put both palms on Lee Jang-woo¡¯s face and moved closer to him. At a distance where he could hear his breathing, Yoo-hyun looked into Lee Jang-woo¡¯s eyes and pleaded sincerely. ¡°What about your dream? You said you wanted to go higher faster. You said you really wanted to win now. Then try it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Lee Jang-woo bit his lip but couldn¡¯t give a confident answer. The staff shouted loudly. ¡°Everyone except the yers get out. The third round will begin.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be¡­ back.¡± Yoo-hyun pushed Lee Jang-woo who couldn¡¯te to his senses until the end. ¡°Did you lie? Was it just a hobby that you dragged me into?¡± ¡°No.¡± Lee Jang-woo still hesitated and a harsh word came out of Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth. ¡°Get a grip. If you want to give up, just give up.¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then listen to me. It¡¯s your foot. Your left foot. Just look at your left foot and endure. Ande back after winning. Did you hear me?¡± The referee came over to sort out the situation. Yoo-hyun pped Lee Jang-woo¡¯s back with all his strength. p. He hit him so hard that Lee Jang-woo¡¯s back bent back. ¡°Ouch.¡± The people who saw it opened their mouths and the cameraman blinked in surprise. Lee Jang-woo looked at Yoo-hyun with a mixture of shock and pain on his face. Yoo-hyun pointed at Kim Chun-sik and shouted. ¡°Lee Jang-woo, go and finish that cowardly bastard.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll finish him.¡± Only then did Lee Jang-woo¡¯s eyes sparkle again. Yoo-hyun¡¯s palm was clearly visible on Lee Jang-woo¡¯s back as he went to the center of the ring. The third round had just begun. There was no chance of winning by decision if hested until the fifth round. He had to end it in this round somehow. Thud. Thud. Thud thud thud. Kim Chun-sik drove Lee Jang-woo to the corner with a light attack. Lee Jang-woo kept crouching and Kim Chun-sik raised both hands to get the audience¡¯s response. The criticism that had arisen when he headbutted him had subsided by now. People forgot about the small incident and responded with cheers to Kim Chun-sik¡¯s shy performance. ¡°Woahhhhh.¡± Kim Chun-sik came out like that because his lower body strength hadn¡¯t returned yet. Thud. Kim Chun-sik¡¯s fist hit the wounded area and blood sttered. But even as his head swayed, Lee Jang-woo did not lose his focus. Thump. A heavy sensation was felt at the end of Lee Jang-woo¡¯s fist. He felt the sensation at the end of his fist and pushed his opponent back. Lee Jang-woo ran like a bull with his posture lowered. nk. Kim Chun-sik was grabbed by the waist and hit the ring with his back before he could even panic. He quickly raised his guard, but his arms became numb every time he was hit by Lee Jang-woo¡¯s fist. Chapter 430: Chapter 430: Thump. Thump. Thump. Lee Jang-woo¡¯s fists started to gain speed and power. His relentless and solid attacks broke through Kim Chun-sik¡¯s defense line. The crowd reacted wildly. ¡°Go. Go. Go. Go.¡± The cheers from the audience were like apass for Lee Jang-woo. He couldn¡¯t see anything, but he kept swinging his fists. Drip. Drip. Blood was sttered on the floor, but Lee Jang-woo didn¡¯t stop.Bang. When his fist hit the octagonal ring, Kim Chun-sik was already on the ground. The referee rushed in and raised both hands above his head. Whistle. The referee blew the whistle, and the crowd erupted in apuse. ¡°Woahhhhhhh.¡± The announcer jumped up from his seat and shouted loudly. ¡°Amazing. Lee Jang-woo, with a powerful finish, finally gets the champion belt.¡± The audience was boiling with excitement at this historic moment. All the cameras were focused on Lee Jang-woo in the ring. Creak. The ring door opened and Yoo-hyun ran in. ¡°Huff. Huff. Huff.¡± Lee Jang-woo, who was breathing heavily with a stunned expression, lifted his head and barely saw Yoo-hyun. ¡°Senior.¡± ¡°You did well. Really well.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Lee Jang-woo¡¯s back trembled slightly. p. ¡°Ow.¡± Yoo-hyun pped his back again and smiled brightly. ¡°Don¡¯t make a weak sound as a champion. Greet the audience first.¡± ¡°You go first, senior.¡± Lee Jang-woo bowed respectfully to Yoo-hyun first. Then he raised his clenched fist and thanked the audience for their support. ¡°Lee Jang-woo. Lee Jang-woo. Lee Jang-woo¡­¡± The cheers celebrated the birth of a new champion. No expert had predicted that Lee Jang-woo would lift the champion belt. Even the people from Number One Gym didn¡¯t easily think that Lee Jang-woo could beat Kim Chun-sik. If they were like that, it was natural that the public didn¡¯t expect Lee Jang-woo¡¯s victory either. The more unexpected the reversal, the more vividly it remained in people¡¯s memories. Right after the match ended. As if to prove it, Lee Jang-woo¡¯s name rose to the top of the real-time search keywords on a famous portal site. Considering that even the famous Kim Chun-sik had never ranked in the real-time search keywords, it was a tremendous achievement. It was proof that the public was paying attention to Lee Jang-woo¡¯s three-letter name. But there was an out-of-ce keyword right below it. -Back Smashing This keyword, which was more unexpected than Lee Jang-woo¡¯s victory, made Yoo-hyun ufortable. That evening. When the excitement of the match had subsided a bit, Yoo-hyun received a phone call from Shim Hyun-ji, his niece from Yeontae Vige. ¡°Brother, that was really awesome. How can you hit someone so hard?¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled at Shim Hyun-ji¡¯s blunt words that came out of nowhere. ¡°What do you mean by hitting hard? I just patted my junior¡¯s back.¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t be silly. Your palm looked much more painful than your fist. The vige is going crazy saying you should be the champion.¡± ¡°What kind of nonsense is that?¡± Yoo-hyun asked incredulously, and got an even more unbelievable answer. ¡°It¡¯s true. Mr. Lee said you could be a champion if you ate eels, and he went to catch some eels right now.¡± ¡°So that¡¯s why he called me earlier and said something about energy.¡± ¡°Yes. And Uncle is looking for some herbal medicine right now.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun lost his words for a moment. Should he stop them now? Yoo-hyun thought for a while and shook his head. He knew very well that they were the kind of people who would send more if he stopped them. Click. After exchanging a few more words, Yoo-hyun ended his call with Shim Hyun-ji. Then he looked through the list of calls he had received so far. Most of the people he had met in Yeontae Vige had contacted him, as if they had watched it together as a group. Among them was a message from Kim Seung-mi, the wife of Choi Jeong-bok who had given Yoo-hyun some advice. -Doryeon-nim, you have a lot of fun experiences. I was touched when you hugged your junior after winning. As she said, he had a rather fun experience. Yoo-hyun smiled faintly and checked another message from Park Young-hoon, his colleague from the gym. -Your video of hitting Jang-woo¡¯s back is uploaded. It¡¯s crazy. Go and see it. Yoo-hyun sat in front of theputer and essed the online video site that Park Young-hoon had told him. He didn¡¯t even have to look for the video, as it was prominently disyed on the main screen. This video contained a short clip of Yoo-hyun hitting Lee Jang-woo¡¯s back and yelling. It wasn¡¯t the main content of the match, and the yback time was short, but this video had as many views as Lee Jang-woo¡¯s match highlight video. As there was a lot of interest, there were also a lot ofments. -That must have hurt. Lee Jang-woo totally jumped up. -Look at the clear palm print. It must have bruised. -Is spanking the answer to waking up? Lee Jang-woo¡¯s eyes changed after getting hit. -He didn¡¯t even blink when he got hit by Kim Chun-sik, but his eyes rolled back when he got hit by the coach. -The coach is stronger than Kim Chun-sik, that¡¯s academic consensus. Yoo-hyunughed as he read thements. But he couldn¡¯t say anything because of Lee Jang-woo¡¯s expression that he saw in the video. ¡°He really looks hurt.¡± Yoo-hyun felt a slight guilt for Lee Jang-woo, but the views of the video kept rising. This rate increased even more when Lee Jang-woo¡¯s interview was posted on the portal site. It might have sounded boring and nd in the past, but the situation made the person. Lee Jang-woo¡¯s words as a champion had that much impact. -Who is the senior who made Lee Jang-woo a champion? Ament that indirectly mentioned Yoo-hyun came up on the main page, and the sympathy count skyrocketed. The phone calls kepting for Yoo-hyun as the situation unfolded. It got to the point where he even received an interview request from reporter Kim Yeon-guk. Eventually, he got a call from his mother, who didn¡¯t watch TV or use the inte. -Yoo-hyun, how can you hit your junior so hard? ¡°Mom, I told you. I wasn¡¯t fighting with my junior, I was cheering for him.¡± -If you were cheering, why did you hit him? ¡°When they do martial arts, there¡¯s a break time in between¡­¡± Yoo-hyun patiently exined to his mother. She finally seemed to understand andughed. -Ho ho ho. I thought you had a match with your junior, because the donut shop owner Kyung-ran was making such a fuss on the phone. ¡°I don¡¯t do that. It hurts when I get hit.¡± -Right. Don¡¯t do it even if you run out of money. I¡¯ll give you some. ¡°Ha ha. It¡¯s nice to have a rich mother.¡± Yoo-hyunughed heartily at his mother¡¯s generous words. Evente at night, the contacts didn¡¯t stop. He knew they were thinking of him, but it was quite a hassle to check them all. Even now, his phone on the bedside table was ringing. Ring. ¡°Ugh. Who is it this time?¡± He was tempted to turn off his phone for a while, but he checked the iing message. -Senior, I was able to win thanks to you. Thank you for leading me, who iscking. Senior, I respect you. Yoo-hyun put down his phone and smiled. ¡°That¡¯s enough.¡± Lee Jang-woo¡¯s sincerity conveyed in in words touched Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart. How many times would a sryman go to a martial arts final as a coach? How many times would he hit the champion¡¯s back and get a bow of gratitude from the champion? At least there was none in Hansung Electronics. Monday morning. Yoo-hyun arrived at thepany and casually turned his head. Whoosh. The people behind the partitions quickly hid their heads. They all seemed to avoid Yoo-hyun. Was it because of the back smashing? He didn¡¯t see any reason to avoid him like that, so Yoo-hyun was puzzled. His question was answered by Kwon Se-jung, who sat next to him. ¡°Yoo-hyun, is it true that the gangsters in Ulsan called you brother? I heard you got on a gangster limousine too.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°It¡¯s your rumor, man. That¡¯s what¡­¡± Kwon Se-jung mentioned the rumor about Yoo-hyun that had spread secretly. It had some basis, but it was all exaggerated. ¡°But why did that storye up all of a sudden?¡± ¡°It matters. The IT team managers were huddled together before you came. They looked like they were scared of you.¡± ¡°What? Hey, make sense.¡± ¡°It¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Or what?¡± Yoo-hyun leaned his face forward as he asked angrily. Then Kwon Se-jung flinched and shrank his body. ¡°Gasp. Or are you going to hit my back too?¡± ¡°Do you want me to hit you once and make you snap out of it?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯d rather die.¡± Kwon Se-jung wrapped his arms around his body and shook his head vigorously at Yoo-hyun¡¯s joke. It must have been an overreaction for fun, but his action was a bit too much. ¡°Ugh. You¡¯re no fun. Let¡¯s stop.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand and turned his body away. At that moment, he met eyes with Jang Jun-sik, who quickly turned his head away. Then he pulled his chair closer and tapped on the keyboard. Tap tap tap. What¡¯s wrong with him? Yoo-hyun snorted. That afternoon in the small conference room on the 13th floor. Yoo-hyun attended a meeting to coordinate the exhibition issues with the IT development department. Ha Mu-gon, who always red at Yoo-hyun with bad eyes, kept avoiding eye contact and spoke. ¡°I¡¯ve already contacted the development department. I¡¯ve handed over the contact number and detailed procedures to Yoon Soo.¡± Unlike before, his content was also very positive. Yang Yoon-soo sensed the situation and quickly replied. ¡°When I contacted them, they said we could see the prototype of the wide panel. This is all thanks to Ha manager who worked hard for us.¡± ¡°Manager, thank you. I was worried that Yoon-soo might be ignored because he¡¯s an employee.¡± Yoo-hyun also thanked him, and Ha Mu-gon smiled awkwardly. ¡°We¡¯re in the same room, so of course I have to help.¡± He looked very nervous and careful. Yoo-hyun, who had received a lot of help, thanked him again. ¡°I¡¯ll make a good result with your support.¡± That¡¯s when it happened. A big flynded on Ha Mu-gon¡¯s nose. He didn¡¯t even notice it and smiled awkwardly. ¡°Ha ha. Yeah. Let¡¯s have a good rtionship with each other.¡± If he left it like that, the fly might go into his mouth, so Yoo-hyun quickly reached out his hand. ¡°Manager, there¡¯s a fly right now.¡± Whoosh. As Yoo-hyun¡¯s fist approached, Ha Mu-gon was startled. Chapter 432: Chapter 432: Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director of Hansung Group, smiled brightly. ¡°I¡¯m d you realized that. I feel the same way. That¡¯s why I¡¯m trying to see things more broadly.¡± ¡°Is that why you¡¯re readingic books so diligently?¡± Yoo-hyun pointed at theic book on the table with a yful expression. It was a story about the power struggle in a chaebol family, which suited Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s current situation very well. Shin Kyung-wook smiled and said, ¡°Something like that. It helps a lot.¡± ¡°In what way?¡± ¡°Just.¡±¡°Come on.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand, and Shin Kyung-wook took out his phone as if he remembered something. ¡°Hmm, just a moment.¡± He touched the screen of his iPhone 3 and essed a portal site. ¡°Take a look at this.¡± Yoo-hyun took the phone that Shin Kyung-wook handed him. It was a news article from Hanseil Daily, which had not been online for long. It was a spective article, and there were noments, probably because itcked substance. Yoo-hyun skimmed through the content and said casually, ¡°It looks like the Group Strategy Office is moving.¡± ¡°Why do you think so?¡± Shin Kyung-wook asked him the reason, and Yoo-hyun answered, ¡°Because it¡¯s more rational to secure a stake in Hansung Life than to buy Hansung Electronics stock.¡± Hansung Life was thergest shareholder of Hansung Electronics, but its market capitalization was less than one-tenth of it. It meant that they could exert much more influence within Hansung Group with the same amount of money. Of course, it was difficult to acquire the shares because most of them were tightly held by the royal family, but it was not impossible. Shin Kyung-wook nodded his head and asked Yoo-hyun as if he was testing him, ¡°But why did they release the news?¡± ¡°To interfere with the stake acquisition. The fact that they posted it at this point means that you threw them a bait on purpose.¡± Yoo-hyun answered without hesitation, and Shin Kyung-wook looked astonished. It was surprising enough to figure out the cause from just a short article, but he even pulled out the hidden intention behind it. ¡°Heh. How did you know?¡± ¡°You told me something simr before.¡± ¡°What did I say?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you don¡¯t want to waste your time on a futile stake fight? Instead, you said you want to win by working for the customers.¡± People thought that Shin Kyung-wook was the first sessor because he was the eldest son, but the reality was different. The forces that controlled Hansung Group would never ept Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s session. He had to win over them eventually. But could David beat Goliath by rushing at him recklessly? He needed to create apletely new game to win. It was not an easy task, and even if he knew it, it was hard to do it. But Shin Kyung-wook could do it. Because it matched his direction of life and his path. ¡°I did. But what does that have to do with this?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no reason to waste time on internal politics when dealing with customers. The best way to win without fighting is also there.¡± ¡°Not fighting with the Group Strategy Office?¡± ¡°Yes. Isn¡¯t that why you gave them bait? It looks like they invested a lot of manpower.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Shin Kyung-wook who had done everything secretly and smiled bitterly. ¡°Huh. This is something. I guess I was wrong.¡± ¡°Wrong about what?¡± ¡°I take back what I said earlier. You¡¯re better than theic book protagonist.¡± ¡°Haha. This is something. I don¡¯t know what to do with myself.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders andughed, and Shin Kyung-wook raised his index finger and said, ¡°Then let me ask you one more thing. Do you think this operation worked well?¡± ¡°Yes. It definitely worked. You can tell by just looking at the news they posted.¡± It was not something that Yoo-hyun just blurted out. Yoo-hyun had been in the Group Strategy Office for quite a long time, and he knew well Yoon Ju-taek, the executive director who was now in charge of decision-making. He was a cold and rational person who would never fully believe in Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s reckless proposal at the press conference. He would doubt it and think that there would be another way. What would he do if he saw Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s move to acquire Hansung Life shares? -I knew it. The LCD sales story was fake. He¡¯s trying to buy time and get Hansung Life shares. Keep a close watch on the people who have friendly stakes. Yoo-hyun could imagine what kind of order he would give just by thinking about it. Shin Kyung-wook saw Yoo-hyun¡¯s confident eyes and nodded his head. He said it easily, but he seemed to have put a lot of thought into it. ¡°Then I guess I¡¯ll buy some time for a while.¡± ¡°Yes. You used a very smart method. And the timing was perfect.¡± There was less than a month left until the Apple announcement. It was the best way to divert the attention of the opponent until then. ¡°I¡¯m d. It seems like I helped a little bit.¡± ¡°It helped a lot. Aren¡¯t you getting rid of some other trivial things in the Innovation Strategy Office right now?¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯m going to get rid of the G20 exhibition support as well.¡± Shin Kyung-wook said with a smile on his face as if he was teasing him. Yoo-hyun had to ask even though he knew it. ¡°Did you get a request for support?¡± ¡°Yes. Park, the manager, told me. He said you have to do it.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°It seems like a pretty annoying thing to do, looking at the future.¡± It was a question that he knew the answer to, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t beat around the bush and revealed his true feelings. ¡°It¡¯s something that I have to do personally. Of course, it will also help our n. Please let me do it.¡± ¡°Haha. This is the first time I see you so eager.¡± ¡°It¡¯s that important to me.¡± Yoo-hyun said firmly, and Shin Kyung-wook smiled and lifted his coffee cup. ¡°I¡¯ll be honest with you. If it wasn¡¯t for your opinion, I might have refused. It¡¯s such a tight schedule.¡± ¡°I have to do it.¡± Yoo-hyun also smiled and sipped his coffee. He didn¡¯t realize how focused he was on the conversation, but the coffee that was hot had already cooled down. At that moment. Inside the conference room on the first floor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade building in Gwanghwamun. After the meeting ended, a man approached Jeong Da-hye, who had a stern expression on her face. ¡°It¡¯s natural thatrge corporations are reluctant to support. Isn¡¯t the preparation period too short?¡± ¡°So you should have done it earlier.¡± Jeong Da-hye answered coldly, and Shin Kwang-se, a manager from the G20 preparationmittee, snapped. ¡°Hey, this is a lot of work. Didn¡¯t it go ording to Team Leader Jung¡¯s n anyway?¡± ¡°That was a n that we gave up on because you said it was impossible. I didn¡¯t expect it toe back to life right before the inspection team arrives.¡± ¡°What do you want me to do now? Do you want me to cancel it? Is that what you want me to tell yourpany?¡± Why does he have to bring up thepany here? Jeong Da-hye felt annoyed, but she had to endure it as the person in charge. ¡°No. Please proceed.¡± ¡°Good. Think about the government¡¯s position and make sure there are no problems. That¡¯s why we hired you.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Jeong Da-hye nodded resignedly. Then, Shin Kwang-se put his hand on her shoulder with a smile. ¡°Hehe. That¡¯s right. This will be a great experience for you¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Jeong Da-hye pushed his hand away with a stern look, and Shin Kwang-se left the room with a tongue click. ¡°Tsk tsk. A woman should be more gentle and sweet.¡± ¡°Sigh.¡± Jeong Da-hye sighed and shook her head. The next day, she was assigned to the Innovative Product TF as Shin Nyeong-wook, the executive director, had mentioned. The 13th floor of Hansung Tower, the office of the Innovative Product TF manager. Kim Hyun-min, the manager, sat at his desk and rubbed his head in frustration. ¡°Why did those bastards from the Innovation Strategy Department do this? Why did they give us such an unreasonable task?¡± ¡°The director also agreed to it. So we have to do it.¡± Yoo-hyun, who was sitting across from him, answered nonchntly, and Kim Hyun-min asked incredulously. ¡°Did you not hear what it is?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it supporting the exhibition for the G20 summit inspection team?¡± ¡°Yeah. We have to disy the entire panel for just a few people.¡± ¡°I know the schedule is tight.¡± They hadn¡¯t evene up with a clear concept for the exhibition yet, but they had a lot of demands. It was an absurd request to finish this in a week, against themon sense of the industry. That¡¯s why Vice President Lim Jun-pyo had told him to pretend to help. Kim Hyun-min chuckled sarcastically and asked. ¡°How can you be so calm about this? They will reward us for our hard work, right?¡± ¡°What reward? It¡¯s more like volunteering. We¡¯re lucky if we don¡¯t get med for doing a poor job.¡± ¡°So what? We can do some volunteering for once.¡± Yoo-hyun still seemed unfazed, and Kim Hyun-min looked at him with disbelief. ¡°You¡¯re not even going to negotiate with them, are you?¡± ¡°Why not? Of course I have to go as the person in charge of the exhibition.¡± ¡°What? Do you know what kind of ce that is? You¡¯ll be grilled by high-ranking officials there.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯ll go. You¡¯re busy enough as it is.¡± Why does he say such ridiculous things when he already knows everything? Kim Hyun-min felt that he was seriously mistaken and lectured him. ¡°Listen, you don¡¯t seem to understand me. You¡¯ll be in big trouble if you go there. They won¡¯t even recognize you as a deputy when they have higher positions than you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯m not the type to be intimidated by that kind of ce.¡± Yoo-hyun was still stubborn. Kim Hyun-min opened his mouth in astonishment. ¡°You¡¯re not nning to take on this exhibition by yourself, are you?¡± ¡°Yes. Of course I have to. I have plenty of time.¡± He wasn¡¯t just going to negotiate with them, he was going to make the project bigger. Kim Hyun-min, the manager, looked at him with disbelief. ¡°You have time? Don¡¯t you know that Apple¡¯s announcement is right around the corner?¡± ¡°Kim Manager is doing a great job. I just need to show up.¡± ¡°What about the TF work?¡± Kim Hyun-min shot back, but Yoo-hyun was calm. ¡°They¡¯re doing fine without me. I¡¯ve been hands-off for a while.¡± ¡°What about the exhibition support? Do you think the development team will stay quiet?¡± ¡°They have to do what they¡¯re told from above. The responsible parties have already prepared enough, ording to what I saw.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun answered sharply and brushed off all his tackles, leaving Kim Hyun-min speechless. His eyes, which had been blinking nkly, changed to a suspicious re. ¡°What¡¯s up with you? Why are you so cooperative?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it a national service? A patriot should do that.¡± ¡°You¡¯re lying. I know you. What¡¯s in it for you?¡± Yoo-hyun hid his embarrassment and kept his shameless attitude. ¡°What do you mean? It¡¯s a good opportunity to do some logo marketing.¡± ¡°Are you kidding me? It¡¯s a secret exhibition, you know that, right?¡± ¡°Who knows, maybe this will lead to something biggerter. Think positively.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t say that without thinking. This exhibition would be followed by another one for the G20 summit. It meant a chance to disy in front of the world¡¯s economic leaders and famous CEOs. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun had achieved an unexpected result in the past, and that allowed him to move to the group strategy department. Of course, he couldn¡¯t mention that now. ¡°Wait a minute, now that I think about it, there are too many suspicious things. You suddenly offered to do the exhibition support, you had your employees ready in advance.¡± Bang. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat, leaving Kim Hyun-min manager who was starting to figure things out. ¡°Manager, I¡¯ll go ahead and get started.¡± ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll let the responsible parties know in advance. There¡¯s a lot to sort out for the tight schedule.¡± ¡°Are you really serious about this?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯m the type who does what he says.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and bowed before returning to his seat. Kim Hyun-min watched his back and tilted his head. ¡°Geez, how strange. He¡¯s not the kind of guy who works hard like that.¡± Chapter 433: Chapter 433: As if to quell the suspicion of Manager Kim Hyun-min, Yoo-hyun moved very quickly. He immediately gathered the exhibition staff and exined the situation in advance. ¡°I think we need to do a panel exhibition. How we¡¯re going to do it is¡­¡± Jang Joon-sik, who was listening, raised his hand. ¡°Deputy, isn¡¯t this not confirmed yet?¡± ¡°Yes. We have to go there tomorrow to get the exact size. I¡¯m just telling you in advance to be prepared.¡± The details of the exhibition were not even out yet. Unlike the past, there was a possibility that it might not happen. But Jang Joon-sik gave a confident answer.¡°Since we¡¯re short on time, let¡¯s move ahead. I¡¯ll send Yoon-soo and Saet-byul to Gimpo, and I¡¯ll go to Ulsan.¡± ¡°Good. It won¡¯t be easy, but let¡¯s do our best together.¡± If they were people who knew the situation well, they would have stuck out their tongues and said they couldn¡¯t do it. But these fearless young employees seemed rather motivated. ¡°Yes. Understood.¡± As if to prove that fact, Yang Yoon-soo and Jung Saet-byul answered with a firm voice. They were really the perfect members for this exhibition. ¡®I don¡¯t know who picked them, but they did a good job.¡¯ Yoo-hyun nodded his head with a satisfied expression. The next morning. Yoo-hyun got on the bus and looked at the passing scenery, recalling his old memories. -You may not know this, but I met you before then. Maybe our fate was tied by a red thread since then. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t know, and Jeong Da-hye remembered their first meeting. It was today. It was also the day that Yoo-hyun had been looking forward to as he started his new life. Although it was not their first meeting unlike the past, he met her again at the same ce and on the same day as if by fate. May 15th. There was a reason why Yoo-hyun remembered this date clearly. He used Teacher¡¯s Day as an excuse and sent a text message to Shin Kyung-wook, the former executive director who had moved to the group strategy room. The past Yoo-hyun had struggled so much to send a single line of message. Wouldn¡¯t it be too burdensome and make him dislike me? Wouldn¡¯t it be too nd and not memorable? Yoo-hyun desperately wanted to grab the lifeline of Shin Kyung-wook, the former executive director. He wanted to escape from the hellish temporary TF and go to the group strategy room with him as his leverage. What kind of reply did he get then? He waited all day long, but no answer came. At that time, Yoo-hyun was just one of many employees who ttered Shin Kyung-wook, the former executive director. But now it was different. Beep beep. -I heard from the part-timer that they have a new menu of soybean paste noodles. How about going to theic cafe after work? How much of a regr customer do you have to be for the part-timer to text you that they have soybean paste noodles? Snicker. Yoo-hyun got off the bus and immediately replied to Shin Kyung-wook, the former executive director. -I want to see the part-timer¡¯s skills, but I have a prior engagement today. See you next time. The message content that was hard to send even after countless worries in the past now came out right away. Like this, Yoo-hyun developed apletely different rtionship with Shin Kyung-wook, the former executive director. How would this changed appearance look in Jeong Da-hye¡¯s eyes? He thought of her, whom he would encounter in the same ce and situation as before, and entered the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Yoo-hyun checked his identity with the security guard at the entrance and moved to the third floor where he had an appointment. Ding. A marble floor spread out in front of Yoo-hyun as he got off the elevator. The government promotional materials and world gs on the wall were not so unfamiliar. He felt a sense of deja vu and his blurry memories that were like foggy mist gradually returned. What did Jeong Da-hye look like back then? He couldn¡¯t clearly recall her face, but he seemed to have gotten an impression that she was quite professional. Yoo-hyun tried to recall his memories that floated like afterimages as he walked down the hallway. Thud thud thud. When he reached the meeting room where he had promised, he heard a tinkling voice from behind the corner. ¡°Mr. Shin, what if you change your mind again? If we don¡¯t nail it down this time, we won¡¯t make the deadline.¡± The voice of the owner who clearly struck his ears was someone Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t not know. Yoo-hyun felt happy and took another step forward, when he heard an annoyed man¡¯s voice. ¡°Team Leader Jung, you don¡¯t know if the director wille or not. Don¡¯t you know that the director is sensitive about the business-rted matters?¡± ¡°If you¡¯re going to be so cautious, you shouldn¡¯t have asked me to do it.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know how many times I¡¯ve told you that government work is not something that can be done with just willpower. Tsk tsk.¡± Yoo-hyun moved a few more steps and walked past the corner, confirming the appearance of the man who was scolding. He was clearly a high-ranking civil servant, judging by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs badge on his suit and the title of deputy. Why would such a person bother to roast an employee he hired? Then he saw Jeong Da-hye, who was facing him. She was dressed in a neat suit and did not lose her dignity even in a situation where she was pushed to the corner. ¡°I invited the businessmen as promised. I will proceed as nned.¡± ¡°Hey. Are you going to go off track again? Why don¡¯t you let them know?¡± The man pushed his protruding belly forward and shouted. At that moment, sparks flew from Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. How dare you touch her? Swoosh. Yoo-hyun scanned the hallway and gave strength to his stomach. There was a very simple way to move this kind of lowlife who was only strong against the weak. ¡°Mr. Shin.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s thick voice echoed throughout the hallway. The man was startled. ¡°Huh. Director?¡± He quickly looked around and ran away to the far end of the hallway. Tap tap tap tap. He looked so pale that he seemed to have a lot of guilt. Did hemit a mortal sin? Yoo-hyun snickered at the unexpectedly powerful effect of his scolding. Yoo-hyun walked past the man who was running and went forward. Jeong Da-hye, who was wearing a resigned expression as if she was used to this kind of thing, came into view. ¡°What a coincidence to see you here. Hello.¡± As Yoo-hyun approached, Jeong Da-hye blinked her eyes. ¡°Huh? Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°How have you been?¡± ¡°What are you doing here?¡± As she answered, Jeong Da-hye stuck her head out to the hallway where the man had run away. She looked at the empty hallway and asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°Was that voice just now yours, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°I felt like an unwee guest interrupted our pleasant greeting.¡± ¡°Is that what you should say right now?¡± ¡°What can¡¯t I say? It¡¯s good for that deputy to be prepared in advance.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders, and Jeong Da-hye made a dumbfounded expression. I felt it from the first time I met him, but this person is really unpredictable. ¡°Geez. How can you not change at all?¡± ¡°People die when they change.¡± ¡°You¡¯re still as stubborn as ever.¡± ¡°Thank you for thepliment.¡± Jeong Da-hye shook her head and asked. ¡°But what are you doing here?¡± She was the host of the meeting, but she didn¡¯t even receive the list of participants. She was struggling alone in a situation where everything was limited. That was why Yoo-hyun wanted toe back here. ¡°I came here because I was invited for the G20 exhibition project.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me, you¡¯re the decision-maker of Hansung Disy?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and answered. ¡°Ha.¡± Jeong Da-hye let out a deep sigh. She didn¡¯t wee Yoo-hyun¡¯s attendance because she hated him. She needed a quick decision to get the exhibition support within the tight schedule, and for that, she needed the attendance of the decision-makers. When she sent an official letter to Hansung Electronics and Ilsung Electronics through the preparatorymittee, she also requested them to specify this part. But what? A deputy-level person came from Hansung. He looked so rxed, smiling among the old people. Inside the multipurpose meeting room on the third floor. Jeong Da-hye, who was looking at Yoo-hyun sitting by the window, soon focused on the screen. Her voice spread throughout the meeting room through the microphone on the podium. ¡°In order to sessfully prepare for this G20 bid, our exhibition direction is¡­¡± She pointed at the virtual exhibition hall on the screen with aser pointer and exined one by one. It was quite impressive that they decorated the entire first floor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building as an exhibition hall. ¡°On the ceiling near the entrance, we will ce a video wall, and on the right side, we will have Hansung Electronics¡¯ transparent refrigerator that they showed at thest European exhibition, and next to it, Ilsung Electronics¡¯¡­¡± Not only that, but every panel was from exhibitions they had shown before. It was worth at least 80 points just for not saying anything absurd in this presentation. The concept of connecting the panels organically and making the entire exhibition hall a storytelling ce for national promotion was also excellent. ¡®She was meticulous from then on.¡¯ Yoo-hyun listened carefully to Jeong Da-hye¡¯s presentation and looked around. The eyes of the men sitting with restless postures were caught one by one. ¡®How dare this deputye here?¡¯ ¡®Do these Hansung bastards think they can ignore us?¡¯ ¡®We have to trust only Ilsung this time.¡¯ They had been sending him those looks since they received his business card. Yoo-hyun had received those piercing looks in the past as well. He was pushed into this ce for being the youngest deputy, and he had to shrink as if he were a criminal. He didn¡¯t have enough courage to ovee this heavy atmosphere back then. ¡°And on the wall of the exhibition hall, we will make frames with panels of various inches, and we will y G20 preparation videos in a grid style.¡± As soon as Jeong Da-hye finished speaking, an old man sitting opposite Yoo-hyun raised his hand. He represented Ilsung Electronics and didn¡¯t even give Yoo-hyun his business card. ¡°Wait a minute. Are we supposed to do all that? There are only a few days left at this point.¡± ¡°We may change some parts, but we want to go with this n to maximize the exhibition effect.¡± Jeong Da-hye calmly answered, and he sneered. ¡°Do you know how long it takes us to prepare for a European exhibition?¡± ¡°How long does it take?¡± ¡°At least a month. And that¡¯s with all our development staff. How can you make such a request without knowing anything?¡± Deputy Ma Kyung-min scanned the high-ranking civil servants sitting around him with his head held high as if he had something behind him. Shin Kwang-se, who was in charge of meeting with the G20 preparatorymittee and judges, groaned. ¡°Deputy Ma, Team Leader Jung is still young.¡± ¡°Deputy Shin, please tell her to behave. I came here wanting to support her actively, but I only got upset.¡± It was obvious that he was trying to pressure her on purpose. Shin Kwang-se took it and med Jeong Da-hye. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t train her well.¡± He only picked on the weak, as if he hated his sister-inw. Yoo-hyun clenched his teeth as he watched Jeong Da-hye, who was doing a bitter job. He recalled his memories of the past. He couldn¡¯t remember Jeong Da-hye¡¯s face or expression clearly, but the atmosphere was simr. It was around this time that Yoo-hyun stepped in. He had no reason to step in in a situation where he didn¡¯t have to. It was definitely not to help Jeong Da-hye. Chapter 434: Chapter 434: Creak. The door opened and the person who forced Yoo-hyun to step up in the past appeared. The civil servants, including Shin Kwang-se, stood up and greeted him. "Director Jung, wee." "Sit down. There''s nothing to fuss over for someone who''ste." "Thank you foring despite your busy schedule." Shin Kwang-se bowed his head and pulled out a chair. The man sat down and smirked. "I wouldn''t havee if it wasn''t for Shin''s request." "Director Jung, you have a tight grip on the projects that are linked with thepanies. Please help us.""Heh, this guy. Really." The man waved his hand and chuckled. He was a man that Yoo-hyun knew well. Jung Woo-hyuk, the director of the Ministry of Industry, Resources and Trade. A few years ago, Yoo-hyun saw him at a European exhibition. He was also the one who dealt a bitter blow to Hansung Electronics at this point in the past. At that time, Hansung Electronics was being investigated for leaking technology to China. They were ruined by his one word. Yoo-hyun witnessed that scene clearly. That''s why he knew his strength better than anyone else. Director Jung exchanged nces with Director Ma Kyung-min and opened his mouth. "How is the progress?" "It seems that they are under pressure because of the exhibition schedule." Shin Kwang-se answered and he nodded. "I was surprised by the schedule too. It''s not right to exploit the bigpanies that contribute to the national economy like that." "You''re right." Shin Kwang-se rubbed his hands together. The atmosphere suddenly turned weird. Jeong Da-hye stepped forward from the podium and drew attention. "I know it''s a tight schedule. That''s why we''re trying to coordinate as much as possible through this meeting." "Hmm, what do you think, Director Ma?" Director Jung ignored Yoo-hyunpletely and called Director Ma. They didn''t even exchange greetings, but Director Jung called his name naturally. "We want to support the national project as well. But this won''t do. We''ll take care of the exhibition style ourselves. We''re the experts." "That makes sense. And it would be nice if you could also put some Ilsung PR logos on it." "Yes. That would make me feel better too." "Haha. We have to help each other out." Director Jung smiled as if he had nned it with Director Ma. Yoo-hyun saw their scheme to turn the G20 exhibition into Ilsung''s promotion clearly. Of course, he didn''t know anything about it in the past. "What about the presenter?" Director Jung gestured with his chin and Jeong Da-hye cautiously answered. "This exhibition is not just a simple exhibition. It''s a ce to persuade the judges. We need to focus on storytelling rather than showing off technology." "It''s not like we''re just saying it''s hard. It''s a valuable offer. If you don''t like it, it would be better for both of us to end it." "Director Jung, no. Team Leader Jung, what are you doing? Hurry up and say you''ll do it." Shin Kwang-se was startled by Director Jung''s push and pull and urged him. But Jeong Da-hye lowered her posture more and asked firmly. "I know it''s hard and I appreciate your generous support. But I hope we can coordinate in a way that works for both of us. Please understand." "Are you saying that we''re pushing you in a wrong direction?" Director Ma snapped at her for not going along with his n. Director Jung intervened again to mediate the situation. "Hey, presenter, I agree with you too. I''d love to support you if there was apany that could do it. But it''s not realistic, is it?" At that moment, Yoo-hyun recalled his past self who raised his hand desperately to catch his eye. -We''ll do it at Hansung. We''re already prepared. He had bluffed with an absurd lie at this point. The reason was simple. He just wanted to impress Director Jung. He thought that clinging to him was the best way to get recognition in thepany. It was a childish idea even now, but this one word worked as a trick to pull the tight line. Jeong Da-hye, who had another option, went strong and managed to get most of her wishes through. That was why she thanked Yoo-hyun for being her red thread and was grateful to him. ¡®I really got lucky.'' Yoo-hyun smiled bitterly at the ironic situation. Whatever the reason, he needed to wrap up the situation soon like he did back then. As Yoo-hyun was timing it, Jeong Da-hye''s eyes sparkled. "Come to think of it, Director Jung is right. If it doesn''t work out as nned, let''s end this exhibition in a way that''sfortable for both of us." "Team Leader Jung." "As I said, the exhibition will lose its purpose if we don''t stick to the concept. It will take too much time to change it. It''s better not to do it at all." Shin Kwang-se was shocked by her counterattack. She pushed harder even though she was in a disadvantageous position. Her personality that wanted to take responsibility for every word she said was clearly shown. "Huh, really." Director Jung and Director Ma looked embarrassed by her sincerity. Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly at their sight. ¡®I didn''t have to step up.'' She just needed a wake-up call. Yoo-hyun''s support was not important. There was no reason for her to be grateful to Yoo-hyun. Heughed at the ironic situation and raised his hand. "Then we''ll support you at Hansung." "¡­¡­" Yoo-hyun''s words caused a ripple in the tense atmosphere. Everyone looked at him as he nailed it down. "Of course, in the direction that matches the original n." "What? How is that possible?" Yoo-hyun ignored Director Ma who was surprised and scanned the people in the room. They were all flustered by the unexpected development. That included Jeong Da-hye who was standing in front of the podium. Yoo-hyun spoke firmly again. "Of course. We can exhibit everything that''s on the screen." Ssh ssh. The ripple that Yoo-hyun created quickly eroded the room. There was no reason for the requesting department to refuse when he said he would do it. When everyone was hesitating, Director Ma Kyung-min tackled me. ¡°What a joke. How are you going to do the flexible OLED disy? Hansung doesn¡¯t have it, right?¡± ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t we? Didn¡¯t Apple invest in an additional factory a while ago?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s say you have it. Do you have enough time to prepare for the exhibition?¡± ¡°What do you mean? It¡¯s just disying an existing product. I don¡¯t see why it would take so long.¡± I shrugged my shoulders, and Director Ma Kyung-min red up. ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Do you really need a month to prepare for an exhibition at Ilsung Electronics?¡± I asked back with a puzzled look, and Director Ma Kyung-min sneered. He looked like he was my boss, with arrogance written all over his face. ¡°Wow. You¡¯re so ignorant and arrogant. Let me tell you something. Do you think an exhibition is just putting up a panel?¡± ¡°Then what?¡± ¡°You have to secure a booth, remodel the space, and do everything yourself. Do you think you can do all that in five days?¡± ¡°That¡¯s strange. Didn¡¯t the preparationmittee say they would take care of the exhibition space support and rted construction work?¡± ¡°How can you trust people who have no experience in exhibitions? What if something goes wrong? Who¡¯s going to take the me?¡± It was a reasonable question, and a doubt. If I decided to do something, I had to take responsibility for it. It was right to check this part. But there¡¯s a difference between saying something simr and saying something different. I twisted his words skillfully. ¡°If you can¡¯t even trust the government officials who are dedicated to the sess of G20, how are you going to cooperate with them?¡± ¡°What? That¡¯s not what I meant.¡± ¡°Then let me ask you again. Can Ilsung do the exhibition as nned or not?¡± I forced him to choose. Ilsung Electronics, who had already refused the joint exhibition, had no choice but to back off from this provocation. ¡°Really reckless. Are you saying Hansung can do it alone?¡± ¡°Yes. We only need three days.¡± ¡°What? Do you think Hansung can do this by themselves?¡± ¡°Yes. We can. There¡¯s no reason why Hansung can¡¯t.¡± I scratched his wound with a sharp tone, and finally Director Ma Kyung-min exploded. He stood up from his seat and raised his voice at me. ¡°What did you say? Who the hell is your team leader?¡± ¡°Why are you looking for our team leader here? Do you think it will make any difference?¡± I countered him with a steady gaze. He lost his temper and shouted at me. ¡°You bastard. Go ahead and try it without Ilsung¡¯s help. Go ahead.¡± That¡¯s how Ilsung became the first side to reject the joint exhibition. It was the situation I wanted, so I epted his offer. ¡°It¡¯s unfortunate, but we have no choice. Hansung has to do it alone.¡± ¡°Hey.¡± Director Ma Kyung-min¡¯s face turned red and blue, and Manager Jung Woo-hyuk frowned. Manager Shin Kwang-se, who had been watching the situation, came out strongly. ¡°Hey. How dare you talk so rudely as a mere assistant manager?¡± His disdainful tone was met by my firm posture. My strong eyes and solid voice tone changed the atmosphere that had been somewhat scattered. ¡°Who said that? I came here as a person in charge. My decision is Hansung¡¯s decision.¡± ¡°That¡¯s ridiculous.¡± ¡°Do you want to check it right now?¡± I shook my phone confidently, and Manager Shin Kwang-se flinched. Manager Jung Woo-hyuk, who had been listening with a stern expression, opened his mouth. ¡°What if the exhibition support doesn¡¯t go well?¡± ¡°Of course I have to take responsibility. If I can¡¯t do this much, how can I call myself a national representativepany?¡± ¡°Are you disrespecting us Ilsung?¡± Manager Jung Woo-hyuk stopped Director Ma Kyung-min who was growling at me. ¡°Director, please wait.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Manager Jung Woo-hyuk blocked his mouth and gave me a sharp look. ¡°You said clearly that Hansung can do it alone without Ilsung¡¯s support, right?¡± ¡°Yes. Of course. There¡¯s no need to split this kind of work.¡± ¡°You should know for sure that there¡¯s no benefit for Hansung even if we support you.¡± He pressed me with his stern tone, and I smiled sarcastically. Ilsung Electronics had received a lot of government benefits along with a sessful exhibition in the past. I didn¡¯t know it then, but now I could see that he had arranged everything behind the scenes. I announced loudly to everyone. ¡°It¡¯s ridiculous to expect any benefits from helping the national cause. We¡¯ll support you with patriotism. That¡¯s Hansung¡¯s will.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Everyone was speechless at my confidence. Even after the meeting was over, there were still unfriendly eyes on me. It was a rather unpleasant atmosphere, but I didn¡¯t care. My only concern right now was Jeong Da-hye. I got up with my stuff, and Director Ma Kyung-min approached me and smirked. ¡°Hey, what are you trying to do?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± I pretended not to know, and he pushed his nonsense at me. ¡°How dare you insult Ilsung?¡± ¡°I just said yes to your request, and you call that an insult? Don¡¯t you have some kind of delusion?¡± ¡°What? Delusion? Where did you learn that attitude?¡± Where did you learn to scold someone else¡¯spany employee? I politely pushed away his finger that was poking my chest and answered. ¡°Director, there are a lot of eyes here. Please keep your dignity.¡± ¡°What did you say? Do you know how many connections I have in Hansung?¡± ¡°No. I don¡¯t.¡± ¡°Huh. Well, you¡¯re in trouble. Let¡¯s see how it goes.¡± He threatened me with some nonsense. I didn¡¯t need to bother with him, so I ignored him and walked away. Chapter 435: Chapter 435: From the other side of the room, Shin Kwang-se''s sharp voice could be heard. "Team Leader Jung should have mediated better. How can we do anything if Ilsung Electronics is so stubborn?" Despite the unreasonable pressure, Jeong Da-hye answered calmly. She had one thing that wasmendable: patience. "You saw it yourself, Manager. Ilsung was being unreasonable." "So you''re going to believe that young punk''s words and ruin the exhibition¡­ Huh?" Shin Kwang-se, who was raising his voice, was startled to see Yoo-hyun, who had approached him unnoticed. He shrank back as Yoo-hyun spoke to him. "Manager, it''s unpleasant to see you belittle ourpany so tantly.""Wh-what are you talking about? When did I ever look down on Hansung?" "Didn''t you just say that Hansung Electronics would ruin the exhibition?" "What are you saying? I never said that." After walking to thepany, Shin Kwang-se must have felt burdened by his position. Yoo-hyun pressed him further. "I wonder what I should add to the report that I''ll submit to the president today." "Wh-what? The president?" "Yes. You mean Vice President Shin Myung-ho, right?" Vice President Shin Myung-ho was famous for his fiery temper in the business world. He was also an official sponsor of the G20 summit bid, and his influence was undeniable even in politics. At Yoo-hyun''s words, Shin Kwang-se gasped and shook his head. "What are you talking about? I never said that. Never." "Then what should I write in the report?" Shin Kwang-se, who was rolling his eyes frantically, made a quick decision. "J-just write that I''m grateful for the exhibition support and that I''ll cooperate actively." "Okay. Then can I excuse myself for a moment?" "What?" "I think I need to coordinate with Team Leader Jung about the exhibition matter." In other words, he was asking him to get out of the way. Yoo-hyun said it so naturally that Shin Kwang-se answered without thinking. "Oh, okay." "Thank you. I''ll repay you with a great exhibition." "¡­¡­" Shin Kwang-se blinked his eyes and stepped back after receiving Yoo-hyun''s eye contact. After Shin Kwang-se left, only Yoo-hyun and Jeong Da-hye remained in the meeting room. Jeong Da-hye asked with a doubtful expression. "Are you really going to report to the president?" "Of course not. Our president is not that idle." "How can you say that so easily?" "We don''t have time right now. We''re tight on schedule for the exhibition support." At Yoo-hyun''s words, Jeong Da-hye gave a hollowugh. "Is the exhibition support possible?" "If we lie in front of high-ranking officials, we''ll really get fired. I know my limits." Was that something that someone who just fooled the G20 preparation team manager would say? Jeong Da-hye was about to say something that came up to her throat when Yoo-hyun sat down on his seat. "Let''s open ourptops first. We have work to do." "¡­¡­" She soon sat down and exined one by one while pointing at theptop screen. She had to work anyway, and Hansung was the only thing she could trust now. "To attach panels from the entrance to the inside¡­" And a momentter. The person who was talking changed to Yoo-hyun, and her sigh turned into surprise. Jeong Da-hye hid her expression and listened carefully to Yoo-hyun''s exnation. "We also need to check the power supply. Especially forrge panels, they consume a lot of electricity, so if they are turned on with the video wall, there could be a power outage." "That makes sense. I''ll check with the constructionpany." Yoo-hyun pointed out what wascking, and Jeong Da-hye nodded and typed. Theptop screen was already full of checklists that Yoo-hyun had added meticulously. "And if you want to match the timing of each panel''s video content ording to your scenario, you can also make them separately." "That''s because of the possibility of timing mismatch, right?" "Yes. That''s right." "I see. I didn''t think about that. Wait a minute. I''ll check with the videopany." Jeong Da-hye didn''t hesitate and picked up her phone right away. She was impressive in her drive as always. "Yes, sir. It''s about the video I told you¡­" Yoo-hyun looked at Jeong Da-hye who walked out with her phone and reviewed today''s events. Jeong Da-hye had a more resolute side than he expected, and she was firm. If things went on like this, there seemed to be no reason why she couldn''t finish the G20 project properly. But why did she fail in the past? The G20 was sessfully bid and held, but she didn''t leave her name there. What happened? He became more curious as he went through today''s work. Jeong Da-hye, who finished coordinating with Yoo-hyun for the exhibition work, went on to do other things. She prepared for the evaluation team by doing not only the exhibition, but also presentation practice and report writing. She looked so busy that she didn''t have time to have a cup of tea. ¡®Poor thing.'' It was understandable that she had a lot of work to do at this point, but it was still a bit regrettable. Yoo-hyun looked forward to meeting her tomorrow and moved to the ce he had promised. The person who had promised to meet Yoo-hyun was his friend. That evening, at a bar in Jongno. Kang Jun-ki, who showed up after a long time, looked bigger than before, maybe because he had gained weight. He had not only grown in size, but also in belly fat. "Here, take this." "What is this?" Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes as he received the heavy box from Kang Jun-ki. "What do you mean? It''s red ginseng." "Why are you giving me this? And why are you giving it to me at a bar?" Kang Jun-ki shrugged off Yoo-hyun''s words and leaned his arm on the chair next to him. "I''m just trying to take care of my friend''s body. Do you think you can eat this without me?" He had more than enough to eat. He still had the eel juice from Lee Jang and the ginseng box from Bae Yong-hwan stacked on one side of the wall. He hadn''t even opened the deer antler that Lee Jang-woo sent him yesterday for Teacher''s Day. But he couldn''t ignore the giver''s heart, so Yoo-hyun didn''t say that. Instead, he asked why. "Did you make money? Why are you like this, all of a sudden?" ¡°Come closer.¡± Kang Jun-ki leaned his upper body forward and covered his mouth with his hand, as if he was sharing a secret. He whispered in a distance that his breath could touch. ¡°I think ourpany is going to be listed on KOSDAQ soon.¡± ¡°Really? That¡¯s great. Thepany atmosphere is good these days, right?¡± ¡°Yeah. I saw the expected listing price, and it was eye-popping.¡± ¡°But do you have any shares in thepany?¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s question, Kang Jun-ki nodded vigorously. ¡°Of course. I listened to you and took some sry cuts to get them. I also got some more instead of bonuses.¡± -Just get as many shares as you can and hang in there for 2 or 3 years. If they can¡¯t go public by then, I¡¯ll feed you and put you to bed until I make it. Yoo-hyun recalled the old memory and joked. ¡°You know what you promised, right?¡± ¡°Of course. From now on, whenever I meet you guys, I¡¯ll take care of the drinks and your families too.¡± ¡°Huh? You remember?¡± ¡°Of course. I also remember the promise to buy you an apartment if I make a billion.¡± He was so arrogant just because he made some money. Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders and held out his ss. ¡°Heh. Congrattions, buddy.¡± ¡°Thanks, buddy.¡± ng. They clinked their sses and chatted for a long time. Kang Jun-ki was usually talkative, but this time Yoo-hyun also had something to say. Kang Jun-ki, who was listening to Yoo-hyun¡¯s story in counselor mode, asked with a serious expression. ¡°So what you¡¯re saying is, someone who was very good at their job and had a strong sense of responsibility suddenly quit the project and flew away?¡± ¡°Not flew away, but something happened that prevented them from doing it.¡± ¡°Anyway, you¡¯re curious about the reason?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± As Yoo-hyun said so, Kang Jun-ki threw a joke. ¡°Hmm, maybe they got a terminal illness?¡± ¡°No way. That¡¯s definitely not it.¡± Yoo-hyun was startled and waved his hand, and Kang Jun-ki tilted his head. ¡°You don¡¯t know them well, do you?¡± ¡°Anyway, that¡¯s not it. Isn¡¯t there any other reason?¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s question, Kang Jun-ki spat out something usible for a change. ¡°Usually, this kind of thing is a family problem, right? Maybe something big happened to their family.¡± ¡°Family.¡± Yoo-hyun thought about Jeong Da-hye¡¯s family situation. It was shrouded in mystery, so Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t know much either. He only knew for sure that her face wasn¡¯t very bright around this time. As Yoo-hyun made a thoughtful expression, Kang Jun-ki raised his eyebrows. ¡°Huh? Did that help?¡± ¡°It gave me something to think about. It was as good as the red ginseng.¡± ¡°Haha. Dude, I used to be called Counselor Kang at school.¡± ¡°You¡¯re amazing.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and said. ¡°If you get help, you should pay it back. That¡¯smon sense.¡± ¡°What do you want me to do?¡± Kang Jun-ki looked around and suddenly turned his body and showed his back. ¡°Hit my back. Let me get some motivation and get promoted too.¡± Han Jun-seok also called him and nagged him, and now this guy too. Yoo-hyun spat out augh and said. ¡°You¡¯ll die if I hit you.¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t say that and just hit me. Let me taste the miracle hand that raised the champion.¡± Was he really serious? Kang Jun-ki got up from his seat and bent his upper body so that it was easy to hit. His thick back was right in front of Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. Yoo-hyun was also a bit tipsy from the alcohol, so he found this situation funny. ¡°You won¡¯t regret it?¡± ¡°Of course not. It¡¯s an honor for me.¡± Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and loosened his body. He made a sound of cutting the wind by just turning his upper body. Whoosh. Kang Jun-ki, who had his back turned, boasted of his courage. ¡°Hey, I¡¯m not scared at all. Just hit me already.¡± ¡°You sure?¡± ¡°Yes, yes. Let me see if I can get promoted too¡­¡± It was the moment when Kang Jun-ki was about to finish his sentence. Whoosh. Thud. Yoo-hyun¡¯s palm struck his back with a force that started from his lower body and spread throughout his body. It was not a weak power as he swung like a golf club. ¡°Ugh.¡± Kang Jun-ki screamed and fell to the floor. Thud. Then hey on the floor and writhed like a roasted squid. The people at the next table murmured. ¡°Look at that guy. Is he acting?¡± ¡°It looks so real.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at him and blinked his eyes. ¡°Jang-woo, you must have been in a lot of pain.¡± He was more worried about his junior than his friend. The visit of the G20 bid evaluation team was scheduled for five dayster. As the schedule was tight, people started to move busily from the next morning. A curtain was drawn on one side of the first floor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building where the exhibition would take ce. Inside, a temporary wall made of white boards was erected in front of the existing wall. Jeong Da-hye, who checked the construction site herself, recalled Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. -We need to secure space behind the wall. Please install a fan to cool it down and make a venttion passage. How could he be so meticulous? As soon as the wall was erected, Jeong Da-hye marked the position. ¡°Please make some space behind the wall for the equipment. People also need to pass by, so I think it would be better to pull it up to the line on the floor.¡± ¡°Yes. Got it.¡± At her words, the people on site grabbed both sides of the wall and moved it. Drrr. The stiff wall that was connected moved over the carpet underneath. Chapter 436: Chapter 436: There was someone who was watching that scene with his arms crossed. Director Jung Woo-hyuk asked with a stern expression. ¡°Did Hansung really say they can support the exhibition within the schedule?¡± ¡°Yes. As I told you, they even reported it to Vice President Shin Myung-ho.¡± Section Chief Shin Kwang-se¡¯s answer made Director Jung Woo-hyuk shake his head. ¡°No. That¡¯s not true.¡± ¡°What? But I clearly heard it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s what I checked directly with Hansung Group¡¯s Strategy Office. There was no such report to the president¡¯s office.¡± ¡°Wow. Isn¡¯t that a problem?¡±¡°Yeah. The kid is bluffing too much. He should at least do it properly.¡± Director Jung Woo-hyuk narrowed his eyes and recalled what happened yesterday. Section Chief Shin Kwang-se, who was listening, touched his forehead with a troubled look. ¡°Damn. If this exhibition goes wrong, the director won¡¯t let it go.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not your fault, is it? It¡¯s the consultingpany¡¯s fault.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why we shouldn¡¯t have hired a rookie with no experience. Damn it.¡± Section Chief Shin Kwang-se expressed his annoyance and Director Jung Woo-hyuk said. ¡°Let¡¯s just wait and see. I have Ilsung on standby in case the exhibition fails.¡± ¡°Wow. As expected. Thank you.¡± ¡°But you have to take care of something for me. I had a hard time soothing the people who were upset by the kid¡¯s bluff.¡± ¡°Of course. If you help me, I will never forget this favor.¡± Section Chief Shin Kwang-se bowed deeply. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun was having a leisurely morning. The Italian barista certificate on the wall of the coffee shop was not a lie, as the vor of the beans was definitely better than other ces. Yoo-hyun took a sip of coffee while looking at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building outside the window. The rich coffee taste came as a pleasant stimulus. ¡°This is good.¡± He smiled with satisfaction and saw a familiar face in his eyes. Director Jung Woo-hyuk and Section Chief Shin Kwang-se were walking on the road side. Yoo-hyun checked the message from Deputy Director Park Doo-sik on his phone screen again. -As you said, I checked if the exhibition report went to the president from the Group Strategy Office. We¡¯ll move as nned. As expected, Section Chief Shin Kwang-se reported everything Yoo-hyun said to Director Jung Woo-hyuk, who was not part of the G20 Preparation Committee. Director Jung Woo-hyuk took the time to check the background and visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building instead of the Government Complex in the early morning. Why did he do that? Yoo-hyun easily predicted the backdoor deal between Director Jung Woo-hyuk and Ilsung. From Director Jung Woo-hyuk¡¯s perspective, he didn¡¯t want Hansung to take the lead in the exhibition. It was obvious that he would try to find fault and crush them somehow. Just like he did when he trampled on Hansung in the past. Beep. As Yoo-hyun was recalling how great Director Jung Woo-hyuk seemed in the past, he got a message from Jang Joon-sik. -Director, I think I¡¯ll arrive at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 20 minutes. I also coordinated with Gimpo to match the time. Yoo-hyun finished his coffee and got up from his seat. ¡°Shall we start now?¡± There was a bright smile on Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips. A momentter. A truck from Ulsan parked in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. nk. Jang Joon-sik got out of the car and followed by a familiar face. ¡°Oh my. Han Deputy, how long has it been?¡± ¡°Long time no see, Supervisor.¡± Supervisor Lee Jin-mok grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand and hugged his shoulder with his other hand. His face was full of joy. ¡°Why don¡¯t youe down once?¡± ¡°You¡¯re doing well, why should I go down?¡± ¡°What? Are you some kind of audit team? If you can¡¯t do your job,e down.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you do that before?¡± ¡°What? Hahaha. You were awesome back then.¡± Supervisor Lee Jin-mokughed happily when Park Jin-hoon came over and bowed politely. ¡°Deputy, how have you been?¡± ¡°Jin-hoon, long time no see. Joon-sik, you worked harding from far away. Take a break.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted him and gestured to Jang Joon-sik who followed him. But Jang Joon-sik was always diligent. ¡°No, sir. We don¡¯t have much time, so let¡¯s start right away. Jin-hoon, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Yes? Oh, yes.¡± Jang Joon-sik moved right away and Park Jin-hoon followed him with confusion. It was a sight of an engineer from the Ulsan factory being dragged by a staff from the nning team. Supervisor Lee Jin-mok clicked his tongue as if he was used to it. ¡°You have a lot of interesting people in your organization.¡± ¡°I guess we get along well. But why did youe, Supervisor?¡± ¡°Why? I came to tease you for your hard work.¡± ¡°Why would I work hard?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t the Gimpo guys freak out when they got the exhibition list? Especially the TV side, which is hard to exhibit, they must be grinding their teeth at you.¡± As Supervisor Lee Jin-mok said, the TV side, which had a lot of major exhibits, waspletely flipped. They couldn¡¯t vent their anger at the innocent Jung Saet-byul, so it was obvious where their anger would go. Maybe Supervisor Lee Jin-mok was right and they would make a scene here. Yoo-hyun asked with a yful expression. ¡°Aha, so you came to get scolded with me?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to watch you work hard and carry the load. You have to work hard here too, since you didn¡¯t do it in Ulsan.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to do that.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head and walked, and Supervisor Lee Jin-mok followed him. ¡°Why? Did you make some kind of deal like when you worked on the module?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a deal, but I prepared something else.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled meaningfully and Supervisor Lee Jin-mok blinked his eyes. ¡°Something tells me there¡¯s going to be something fun to watch.¡± Then he smiled with anticipation. As the report from the Innovation Strategy Office said, they nned to decorate the entire first floor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building as an exhibition hall. For this, three more trucks from Gimpo factory came with vibration-free transport. A 100-inch ultrarge panel, a 10-millimeter thin panel, an 80-inch transparent panel, dozens of 40-inch panels for video walls, and more. All of this couldn¡¯t have fallen from the sky overnight. Even though Yoo-hyun had prepared in advance with Jung Saet-byul and Yang Yoon-soo, the engineers had to work all night. And this wasn¡¯t the end. They had to move, set up, and verify as much as this tomorrow. It was a tough task to meet the tight schedule. As soon as Senior Engineer Ahn Hyung-yoon from TV Circuit 4 Team got off the truck, he red at Yoo-hyun. He already had a bad impression of him from the video conference a while ago, and he had no reason to like Yoo-hyun. ¡°Is it your hobby to mess things up, Deputy Han?¡± ¡°I had no choice. The business director ordered me to do it.¡± ¡°No choice? You were the one who decided to support them. You should have told us from the beginning if you were going to do this.¡± Ahn Hyung-yoon raised his voice and the engineers who were carrying the luggage looked at him. They all had dissatisfied expressions on their faces, as they felt the same way as him. Yoo-hyun was polite, as it was understandable from their perspective. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯ll reflect your feedback as soon as possible.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s talk after you sort things out.¡± Ahn Hyung-yoon passed by him angrily. Supervisor Lee Jin-mok, who was standing a step behind, sneaked up and asked. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why did you let him go so easily?¡± ¡°They¡¯re here to help us.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders. The preparation for the exhibition was more challenging than expected. The engineers who saw the state of the exhibition hallined here and there. ¡°Come on, there¡¯s no ce to put the stuff down, how do you expect us to bring all this?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no mounting treatment on the wall either.¡± ¡°They said it was all done, I thought we just had to hand it over, but we have to do everything.¡± Jeong Da-hye, who was in charge of the overall direction, struggled to calm them down. She had some unfair parts in her position, but she did her best to appease the engineers. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. Please tell me what you need and I¡¯ll do my best to amodate.¡± Yoo-hyun silently helped them from behind, without saying much. The civil servants¡¯ interference was also a problem. Section Chief Shin Kwang-se, who had scolded the engineers for blocking the entrance, came down again. This time, he brought Director Jung Woo-hyuk with him. ¡°Team Leader Jeong, report the progress.¡± ¡°Section Chief, can¡¯t you wait a little bit? As you can see, everyone is busy.¡± ¡°Oh. Team Leader Jeong, I need to know the progress so we can prepare too. If you don¡¯t do it properly, you¡¯ll be responsible for it.¡± He was more arrogant because Director Jung Woo-hyuk was behind him. His scolding made the engineers who were working turn their heads. Jeong Da-hye, who was deciding where to attach therge panel on adder, came down to smooth things over. She maintained her expression even in this annoying situation. ¡°Out of 128 panels that are connected in total, we have secured 12 locations and turned on 2 screens.¡± ¡°What? There¡¯s not much time left and that¡¯s all you¡¯ve done?¡± ¡°Everyone is doing their best. We¡¯re setting up therge panels first, and then we n to¡­¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Jeong Da-hye who continued to exin persistently with a pleased expression. Supervisor Lee Jin-mok whispered to him with a dumbfounded look. ¡°Deputy Han, why are you smiling when the civil servants are frowning? You¡¯ll get burned by their sparks.¡± ¡°What can I do? Just deal with them properly.¡± ¡°Why are you fiddling with your phone? Are you recording evidence of their abuse?¡± Supervisor Lee Jin-mok looked at him with anticipation. Yoo-hyun chuckled and answered. ¡°I¡¯m just sending a message. It¡¯s a perfect timing.¡± ¡°Oh, I see. I thought¡­¡± Supervisor Lee Jin-mok was disappointed by Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Meanwhile, Section Chief Shin Kwang-se¡¯s scolding continued. He grabbed both shoulders of Jeong Da-hye and pressed harder. ¡°Oh. Team Leader Jeong. If you had worked with Ilsung from the beginning, it wouldn¡¯t have taken so long.¡± ¡°Section Chief, that¡¯s too much. Everyone is working hard.¡± ¡°Working hard? What¡¯s important is that. Do you know what will happen if we fail to host G20?¡± Section Chief Shin Kwang-se¡¯s absurd abuse made Senior Engineer Ahn Hyung-yoon angry. He was a hot-tempered person himself. ¡°What do you mean? You shouldn¡¯t have asked us in the first ce?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you guys insist on doing it?¡± Section Chief Shin Kwang-se confronted him with a tit-for-tat attitude and Ahn Hyung-yoon called Yoo-hyun. ¡°Deputy Han, what¡¯s going on here?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. Why is Section Chief Shin saying that?¡± ¡°What? Did you report to the president? How can you make such a mess with your bluff?¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, Director Jung Woo-hyuk spat out a harsh voice from behind. ¡°I¡¯m telling you after checking everything.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what you mean.¡± ¡°Are you going to deny it until the end? I don¡¯t know who¡¯s behind this, but this is a national matter. You can¡¯t afford to make any mistakes.¡± He then invoked the nation to intimidate him. -This leak of Hansung Electronics LCD technology to China is a serious blow to the national economy. We intend to conduct an internal audit of Hansung Electronics at the national level to fundamentally improve this issue. Yoo-hyun recalled what Director Jung Woo-hyuk said at the press conference in the past. He acted like a crusader of justice and wielded his sword at Hansung Electronics, but it turned out that Ilsung Electronics was behind him. Of course, that was Hansung¡¯s business. Yoo-hyun, who was just an employee, had no reason to hold such a grudge against him. He didn¡¯t do anything illegal or frame them for a crime they didn¡¯tmit. But he didn¡¯t want to listen to his hypocritical words as if they were friends. ¡°Are you insulting ourpany? What do you mean by that?¡± Yoo-hyun stood up to him and the engineers who were cheering for him were startled. Supervisor Lee Jin-mok was so surprised that he blinked his eyes and Jeong Da-hye closed her eyes tightly. That¡¯s how big Director Jung Woo-hyuk¡¯s presence was. Chapter 437: Chapter 437: Director Jung Woo-hyuk sneered. ¡°He¡¯s bluffing again. Fine. Then why don¡¯t you call your great boss?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll have to take responsibility for that remark.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s stern words reached Director Jung Woo-hyuk, who was blinded by his prejudice and couldn¡¯t see the situation clearly. ¡°Sure. Whatever.¡± Director Jung Woo-hyuk snorted. That¡¯s when it happened. A deep and firm voice came from afar. ¡°There¡¯s no need to call him.¡±Thud thud. The sound of shoes hitting the floor echoed in the quiet hallway. Everyone¡¯s eyes turned in unison. Behind a middle-aged man in a ssy navy suit, men in suits followed with solemn expressions. Everyone tilted their heads at the appearance of the man who looked high-ranking. ¡®He sure knows how to make a show.¡¯ Yoo-hyun smiled as he watched the convincing scene. Jeong Saet-byul, who recognized the man, shouted without any tact. ¡°Uh¡­ Uh? It¡¯s Prince Hwang.¡± Buzz buzz. The atmosphere in the hall became noisy in an instant. The most likely candidate for the next chairman of Hansung Group, the most likable chaebol third generation selected byizens, and the leader of the next generation who decorated the front page of newspapers once a day. His presence was impressive. Director Jung Woo-hyuk, who was blinking in confusion, was approached by Executive Shin Kyung-wook, who extended his hand. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Shin Kyung-wook, executive director.¡± ¡°Ah, hello. I¡¯m Jung Woo-hyuk, director of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.¡± Director Jung Woo-hyuk shook his hand and bowed his head. He was in charge of the core of national industrial policy decisions, but he had no choice but to shrink in front of Executive Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s charisma. ¡°Haha. Director Jung, I¡¯ve heard a lot about you. You¡¯re a remarkable person.¡± ¡°Where did you hear that?¡± ¡°Here, Yoo-hyun told me.¡± Executive Shin Kyung-wook put his arm around Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder as if they were close friends. Everyone blinked their eyes at that sight. Director Jung Woo-hyuk forced a smile and hid his embarrassment. ¡°I was impressed by your active performance at yesterday¡¯s meeting.¡± ¡°Haha. That¡¯s right. It must have been hard for Yoo-hyun to handle the task that the chairman and the president entrusted him with, but he did a great job.¡± ¡°Ch-chairman?¡± ¡°Yes. The chairman was very pleased that we could exhibit on our own instead of with Ilsung. He said it was all thanks to you, director?¡± Executive Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s words made Director Jung Woo-hyuk¡¯s eyes roll around. He was cornered at that moment. ¡°Ah. Ha. Ha. Ha. Of course. Hansung¡¯s disy is stronger than Ilsung¡¯s, right? Right, Shin manager?¡± ¡°Yes. Of course. I¡¯ve been rooting for Hansung Electronics from the start.¡± Jeong Da-hye snorted at Shin Kwang-se¡¯s shameless words. Then she nced at Yoo-hyun. He looked calm as if he had predicted this situation. What was inside that man? She wondered as she looked at him with curiosity. At that moment, she met Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. She quickly turned her head away as if she had done something wrong when she saw him smile lightly. Meanwhile, Executive Shin Kyung-wook entertained Director Jung Woo-hyuk with a rxed expression. ¡°I¡¯m d you said that, director. We will also support the government more actively in the future with this opportunity.¡± ¡°Hansung is different indeed. I wanted to discuss with you about the national industry in the future.¡± Director Jung Woo-hyuk tried to make a connection with him subtly. It was then that Executive Shin Kyung-wook asked for his understanding and turned to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Let¡¯s continue that conversationter. I have something to say to my employees.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Director Jung Woo-hyuk and Manager Shin Kwang-se stepped back. Executive Shin Kyung-wook walked up to his employees and looked them in the eye one by one. His small gesture made them straighten up their posture. Executive Shin Kyung-wook said to them: ¡°It won¡¯t be easy to exhibit in such a short period of time. But I hope you know that this is a very important thing for our country.¡± ¡°Yes. Of course. We think it¡¯s our duty to do this.¡± Jang Jun-sik answered with pride on his face, and Executive Shin Kyung-wook nodded his head. ¡°I appreciate your thinking that way. Oh, and I¡¯ll get the list of attendees here through Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The employees were puzzled by his iprehensible remark. His next words turned the mood around. ¡°I¡¯ll reward you ordingly for your hard work, so don¡¯t be too upset.¡± ¡°Gasp.¡± The employees were shocked, and Yang Yoon-soo bowed his head. ¡°Executive, I admired you since I saw you at the press conference. You have a charismatic speech and a gentle heart that cares for your employees. You¡¯re amazing.¡± He should have stopped there, but this time Jeong Saet-byul spoke up. ¡°Executive, you¡¯re handsome. The best. The best.¡± ¡°Haha. Really. I can¡¯t just reward you moderately for this, can I?¡± Executive Shin Kyung-wook smiled with a good-natured tone and the atmosphere became lively. ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°Awesome.¡± The reward added to his warm words moved the people in an instant. Executive Shin Kyung-wook knew how to deal with people. He watched his employees smile with pleasure and whispered to Yoo-hyun. ¡°I see why you wanted to do the exhibition so much.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes, and Executive Shin Kyung-wook nced at Jeong Da-hye and said: ¡°You shouldn¡¯t smile so happily if you want to hide it.¡± He chuckled and pointed at Director Jung Woo-hyuk. ¡°Let¡¯s talk about thatter, and wrap it up quickly. His legs must be cramping.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I think I paid off some of my debt with this.¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s overflowing. I¡¯ll buy you the next bean soup noodles.¡± ¡°Haha. Okay. Work a little harder for me.¡± Executive Shin Kyung-wook winked at Yoo-hyun and turned around. Director Jung Woo-hyuk, Manager Shin Kwang-se, and the other officials followed him. In the quiet atmosphere, a p sounded suddenly. p. It was Ahn Hyung-yoon, who had been spouting nonsense until a while ago, who pped his hands. He, who had drawn everyone¡¯s attention, suddenly started to show his leadership. ¡°Come on, there¡¯s no time to rest. Let¡¯s get ready for the exhibition.¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s do that.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s finish it quickly.¡± The engineers began to move at the same time. The work progressed at a speed that was iparable to before. Yoo-hyun smiled as he saw Jeong Da-hye, who was flustered. The effect of Executive Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s visit was tremendous. Director Jung Woo-hyuk, who had been ring at Yoo-hyun, came up to him first and offered his hand. ¡°Call me if you need anything. I can buy you a cup of coffee anytime.¡± ¡°Yes. I love coffee, so I¡¯ll definitely contact you.¡± ¡°Haha. This guy.¡± Heughed as if he had forgotten his grudge. What did Executive Shin Kyung-wook say to make him so happy? Looking at him now, it seemed like he had erased his connection with Ilsung long ago. Manager Shin Kwang-se also showed his favor to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Let me know if you need anything. I¡¯ll help you with anything.¡± ¡°I do need something because of the exhibition. It¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°That, too?¡± ¡°Yes. I need your help, manager.¡± Yoo-hyun took this opportunity to get what he deserved from Manager Shin Kwang-se. Thanks to that, Jeong Da-hye had less work to do. Executive Shin Kyung-wook was not just a showman. He created a good environment for his employees to work in. He booked a nearby luxury hotel for the engineers who came from afar, and provided them with high-quality lunch boxes. Thanks to that, the engineers were able to concentrate untilte at night. It was an achievement that could never have been done with just mental strength, even if they worked for five days straight. On the third night,te at night. Ahn Hyung-yoon, who had finished his schedule safely, reached out his hand to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Thanks to you, I had a good experience. The juniors seem to have improved their skills a lot.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. Thank you for your hard work.¡± The sharp eyes that he had shown to Yoo-hyun were gone. He looked at him as if he was a close friend. After saying goodbye to him, Yoo-hyun also sent Lee Jin-mok back. ¡°I got lucky. It was a good decision toe here.¡± ¡°Haha. Thank you for your support. I¡¯ll visit Ulsan sometime.¡± ¡°Yeah. There are a lot of people waiting for you.¡± While Yoo-hyun was saying goodbye, the other exhibition managers also exchanged greetings with their group of engineers. They seemed to have be close, as they could hear them talking here and there. ¡°Thank you for your help, manager.¡± ¡°Thank you for taking care of me, Yoon-soo.¡± ¡°Saet-byul, if you need anything while preparing the rest, just contact me anytime.¡± ¡°Yes. Of course, senior. I¡¯ll call you.¡± Jeong Saet-byul waved her hand vigorously and the engineer waved his arms back. He looked like he had been influenced by Jeong Saet-byul¡¯s energy despite his quiet appearance. This series of actions might seem like nothing but a courtesy. But these connections that were built up woulde back someday. Just like Yoo-hyun¡¯s Ulsan factory connections that still helped him when he needed them. Yoo-hyun looked at his juniors who had grown up a lot with experience and felt proud. The engineers got on thepany car and went to their respective amodations. After sending everyone off. Jang Jun-sik, Yang Yoon-soo, and Jeong Saet-byul bowed their heads deeply in front of the building on the first floor. Their voices were full of spirit as they said: ¡°We¡¯ll go in now, sir.¡± ¡°Okay. Good job.¡± As they received Yoo-hyun¡¯s greeting, the three of them turned around without asking anything else. They walked away quickly. Yoo-hyun tilted his head as he watched them go. Thud thud. Behind Yoo-hyun, he heard Jeong Da-hye¡¯s footsteps approaching. She came closer and looked at the backs of the three people who had shrunk to the size of her fingers and said: ¡°They were very active. They didn¡¯t lose their nerve in front of the engineers either.¡± ¡°They¡¯re good juniors.¡± ¡°Yes. They¡¯re amazing for their age.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not about age when ites to work.¡± It applied to both Jeong Da-hye, who prepared for a national event at a young age, and Yoo-hyun, who had the decision-making power for the exhibition at a young age. Jeong Da-hye chuckled and nodded her head. ¡°That¡¯s true. Do you want a cup of tea?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Yoo-hyun agreed without hesitation, as he had been waiting for the offer. At that moment. Next to the bus stop sign, three heads popped out. Yang Yoon-soo whispered as he saw Yoo-hyun and Jeong Da-hye walking out of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. ¡°Look at that. I told you they were not just friends.¡± ¡°Oh my. Did you see that? The way they looked at each other? It was so sweet.¡± Jeong Saet-byul pped her hands and Jang Jun-sik tilted his head. ¡°They just look like they¡¯re talking to me.¡± ¡°Jun-sik, you don¡¯t know anything about love. They¡¯re exchanging love right now. How can they be so cute?¡± Jeong Saet-byul made a heart with her hands and blinked her eyes. It was then. Beep. Jang Jun-sik¡¯s face turned pale as he looked at his phone. ¡°Gasp.¡± ¡°What?¡± Yang Yoon-soo asked with a puzzled expression, and Jang Jun-sik stuttered. ¡°Th-the sir told us to stop messing around and go in.¡± ¡°Wow. What do we do? Did he hear us?¡± Jeong Saet-byul lowered her head in a panic, and the other two also turned their bodies around. Chapter 438: Chapter 438: Yoo-hyun chuckled as he watched from afar. Jeong Da-hye, who was walking beside him, asked him. ¡°What¡¯s so funny?¡± ¡°I¡¯m happy to walk with you, Da-hye.¡± Yoo-hyun pocketed his phone and shamelessly dodged the question. Jeong Da-hye fumed. ¡°Please, don¡¯t make me spit on you.¡± ¡°I may not know much, but I¡¯m good at spitting.¡± ¡°Hmph. Good for you.¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s the era of specialists in the 21st century. You have to be good at something.¡±Yoo-hyun joked with a serious face, not changing his expression. Jeong Da-hye pretended not to hear him and tapped her ears with her palms. ¡°Ah ah.¡± ¡°Yes. You want an iced americano, right?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun opened the door of the coffee shop and asked. Jeong Da-hye just shut her mouth tightly. The wrinkles under her chin showed how much patience she had. They had gotten closer over the past few days, working together. It was the second floor of a coffee shop across from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. One could feel the softened atmosphere from the two people sitting at a table by the window, chatting. Jeong Da-hye, who wasughing and talking with Yoo-hyun, suddenly asked. ¡°Did I say thank you?¡± ¡°Why are you saying that when it¡¯s not over yet?¡± ¡°Because it¡¯s true that I got your help.¡± ¡°You must be dying to say it, but save it forter. I want to hear it after you get a good result.¡± Yoo-hyun refused tly. Jeong Da-hye made a joke that she rarely did. ¡°You change your mind when you go to the bathroom and when youe out.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m good at collecting debts.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s easy words, Jeong Da-hye nodded. ¡°Okay. Do that.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not saying anything now. You must have gotten used to it.¡± ¡°Ho ho.¡± Sheughed in a situation where she would have been angry before. Yoo-hyun sneaked in a question to her. ¡°I don¡¯t know much about consulting, but can I ask you something?¡± Yoo-hyun stopped joking and set the mood. Jeong Da-hye looked suspicious. ¡°What are you trying to say now?¡± ¡°I¡¯m just curious, but is there a chance that your project will fail even after winning the G20 bid?¡± ¡°That¡¯s impossible. Not unless I give up first.¡± She shook her head. Yoo-hyun asked her more directly. It was a question he didn¡¯t want to ask, but he had to confirm it to fix it. ¡°What if something happens because of your parents, or something like that?¡± As soon as the word parents came out, Jeong Da-hye snapped. ¡°No. No matter what anyone says, that won¡¯t happen. Do you think I¡¯ll give up what I¡¯ve been working on for over six months like crazy?¡± He remembered his past as he saw her angry face. -I don¡¯t keep in touch with my parents either. I haven¡¯t seen them in a while. He didn¡¯t hear the details, but she had some family issues. He remembered that he didn¡¯t go home for a while even after he got married. In the awkward atmosphere, Yoo-hyun tried to take another step forward. But then her phone rang, and she hung up right away with a dark expression. It seemed like something was going on, but Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t ask. He thought it wasn¡¯t the right time and gave up his n. Instead, he cheered her up. ¡°Of course you should. You¡¯ll definitely seed.¡± ¡°I will.¡± And he asked her a favor. ¡°Can you promise me one thing?¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°If anything happens, please tell me anytime.¡± ¡°That won¡¯t happen.¡± ¡°Still. Just promise me.¡± He slyly held out his pinky finger. Jeong Da-hye looked at him incredulously. ¡°Do we have to do this with our fingers?¡± ¡°Yes. This is the global standard gesture for making a promise. You know that, right? To sessfully host the G20 summit.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s yful words again, her stiff face softened. She snorted and shook her head as she hooked her finger with his. ¡°Ugh, you talk too much. Fine?¡± ¡°You have to stamp it too.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and held out his thumb. Click. Yoo-hyun and Jeong Da-hye¡¯s thumbs touched. A warm heat was transmitted through their first knuckles. How long had it been? It was longer than expected. After the touch, Jeong Da-hye came to her senses and pulled out her finger and coughed. ¡°Ahem.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled softly. The next day, Jang Jun Sik, Yang Yoon Soo, and Jung Saet Byul took over the preparation of the exhibition. It was not a problem to turn on the power and disy the screen, as it had already been verified once. The only thing left was to insert the content appropriately while matching the pace with Jeong Da-hye. ¡°I¡¯ll take a break for a moment.¡± The three people came over as Jeong Da-hye, who was checking the panels around the conference room, said. They were not very shy with each other, as they had been together often. Jeong Da-hye sat on a bench in the corner and handed out drinks. Jung Saet Byul¡¯s eyes sparkled. ¡°Team leader, you drink too.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m going to drink too.¡± ng. Jeong Da-hye opened the can of drink and brought it to her mouth. It was very refreshing to swallow, as she had been talking all day. Then Jung Saet Byul asked out of the blue. ¡°Team leader, are you dating our deputy?¡± ¡°Pfft. What, what?¡± Jeong Da-hye spat out the drink and blinked her eyes. Yang Yoon Soo joined in and ttered her. ¡°Team leader, you¡¯re so beautiful and smart. You match well with our deputy.¡± ¡°No, no. We¡¯re not like that.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jeong Da-hye was startled and blushed as she got up from her seat. The awkward atmosphere continued, and Jeong Da-hye casually asked. ¡°Where is Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Deputy Yu said he went to do something very important.¡± ¡°What? What is it?¡± Jeong Da-hye blinked her eyes at Jang Jun Sik¡¯s serious expression. It was the first time she felt that the three of them were weird. At that moment. Yoo-hyun was looking around the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The promotional video for the G20 bid was ying on the TV set up in the second floor corridor. He could see the history of Korea¡¯s growth and the current prestige of Korea at a nce, just by watching the video for a moment. The production and nning were decent enough. Of course, it wasn¡¯t because of this video alone that Korea made it to the final candidate for the G20. Jeong Da-hye had made countless efforts in the midst of prejudice to make the result. Now it was time for her efforts to bear fruit. Could she give up easily? Yoo-hyun shook his head as he saw Shin Kwang Se, a section chief, passing by in the distance. ¡°She endured under that kind of person. There¡¯s no way she would.¡± It was the same even if she had some problems with her family. She was not someone who would give up, but someone who would fail and try again. Thud. Yoo-hyun sat on a bench in the corridor and sorted out his thoughts. There were many assumptions in his head, but the answer was not easy toe by. That night. Jeong Da-hye, who had a presentation in front of the judges the next day, went to the international conference room on the third floor. It was her habit to do a rehearsal at the same ce the night before whenever she had an important presentation. Click. The bright lights turned on in the dark conference room. It felt more silent than other conference rooms, maybe because it was arge space. Jeong Da-hye maintained her concentration as if she was standing in front of a real presentation hall and walked towards the podium. She turned on herptop and was about to change the position of the stand microphone on the podium when she saw something. ¡°Huh?¡± She blinked her eyes at the unfamiliar bottle next to the microphone. It was ginger tea that still had some warmth left in it. Jeong Da-hye picked up a small note under the bottle. -Don¡¯t strain your throat too much. Take it easy. Fighting. It was a cute and round handwriting that didn¡¯t match. There was no name written on it, but she thought she knew who left this for her right away. She felt a sh in her head as she felt the warmth left in the bottle. She went to the window and leaned out her head. Swoosh. As expected, she saw a man walking out of the building. How did he know and prepare this in advance? He was a mysterious and amazing man who was hard to read. ¡°I¡¯ll drink it well.¡± She smiled as she watched Yoo-hyun disappear into the darkness. Meanwhile. Yoo-hyun turned around and nced at the conference room on the third floor where the lights were on. He saw her silhouette drinking ginger tea through the window frame. ¡°Da-hye, you can do it. Even if you don¡¯t, I¡¯ll make it happen for you.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s will was embedded in his calm words. The next morning, a short article was published on the bottom of the first page of Our Daily News. As stated in the article, the G20 bid evaluationmittee visited Korea. They visited Korea after reviewing France, which was also a final candidate. They nned to announce the result soon after this evaluation ended. Many people moved quickly as they faced theirst hurdle. The G20 preparationmittee took charge, and the prime minister personally guided them. After having lunch at Cheong Wa Dae, they stopped by at the building of Ministry of Foreign Affairs where they had a meeting. The prime minister¡¯s visit was not nned. It was decided just yesterday. ¡°Oh my. He¡¯s reallying.¡± Jung Saet Byul, who was standing in front of TV in a neat outfit, eximed in surprise. Yoo-hyun approached her and calmed her down. ¡°Saet Byul, we¡¯re not the main characters today. So let¡¯s be calm. Okay?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m good at keeping my mouth shut. I haven¡¯t told anyone about your rtionship with team leader Jung yet.¡± What are you talking about? Yoo-hyun was dumbfounded, but he couldn¡¯t say anything in this situation. He just patted her shoulder and changed the topic for now. ¡°Let¡¯s talk about thatter.¡± ¡°Yes. Deputy Yu. I have a lot of dating experience. I can help you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun lost his words in front of Jung Saet Byul, who blinked her eyes innocently. A momentter. The evaluationmittee,posed of former finance ministers from the United States, Canada, Britain, and Germany, entered the exhibition hall on the first floor. The prime minister of Korea was with them, and Jeong Da-hye was in charge of the presentation. There was no need to signal each other, as they had practiced countless times. Yoo-hyun gestured to Jang Jun Sik, who was watching through a hole behind the wall. He moved. Bang. The video wall, which was widely arranged diagonally on the ceiling, turned on and caught everyone¡¯s attention. A huge drum was disyed on the giant panel on the right side of the entrance. Yang Yoon Soo turned on the speaker and the sound of the drum matched the video perfectly. Boom boom boom. As soon as the evaluationmittee entered their designated position, Yoo-hyun nodded and Jung Saet Byul pressed the wireless mouse. At the same time, all the panels in the exhibition hall started to move ording to the nned scenario. The traditional mask dance video stretched out on the thin bezel panels that lined both walls. On different inch panels, including the flexible OLED on the circr stand, Korea¡¯s development history by year was shown one by one. On the ultra-slim panel and transparent panel in the middle, Korea¡¯s presence in the global financial market was introduced. The videos and traditional instruments that spread all over harmonized exquisitely. There were sounds of admiration from everywhere at the dazzling disy show that could not be seen anywhere else in the world. ¡°Wow.¡± The game was practically over with this alone. Jeong Da-hye emphasized Korea¡¯s prestige to match the level of the judges, as if to finish them off. ¡°Korea is leading the future with its advanced IT capabilities. This ce is a glimpse of the future that we have created. Through this, you can see Korea¡¯s footsteps¡­¡± The exnation flowed like water. Chapter 439: Chapter 439: The images changed in perfect timing. The overwhelming screen invited the audience to a different world beyond astonishment. It was an amazing immersion that felt like being in a virtual reality. ¡°That¡¯s impressive.¡± Yoo-hyun, who was watching from afar, admired inwardly. The disy, the content, and the nning that epassed them. It was an interesting exhibition thatcked nothing. It was good enough for Yoo-hyun to acknowledge, so the others had no choice but to watch. After the exhibition ended, the judges praised it.¡°Wonderful. I really felt like I was traveling.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t get it when I heard it, but it¡¯s really amazing.¡± ¡°Excellent in one word. I understood why Korea became a global leader in a short time.¡± In the buoyant atmosphere, their steps led to the international conference hall on the third floor. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t attend, but he was sure that Jeong Da-hye¡¯s presentation was sessful from the expressions of the judges who returned an hourter. It was after the judges left. The somewhat chaotic atmosphere of the first floor exhibition hall was corrected by the government officials. Thump thump. The prime minister walked between the high-ranking civil servants who lined up on both sides. He looked dignified enough to know that he was not the second-inmand of Korea for nothing. He approached the mobile exhibition hall and looked at the name on Jang Jun-sik¡¯s chest and said. ¡°Mr. Jang Jun-sik, thank you for supporting the exhibition. We finished well thanks to you.¡± ¡°Not at all.¡± A booming voice burst out of Jang Jun-sik¡¯s mouth, who was very nervous. The prime minister smiled pleasantly and greeted Yang Yoon-soo and Jeong Saet-byul as well. ¡°Mr. Yang Yoon-soo, Ms. Jeong Saet-byul, thank you for supporting us until the end.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°We will do our best.¡± The voices of the two echoed loudly. They were all honored to be called by name by the prime minister. Yoo-hyun used to be in that position in the past. He was just a thorn among Ilsung Electronics employees back then, but he was so happy just for that. Now his juniors have taken over that position instead of Ilsung Electronics employees. Yoo-hyun looked at his juniors with a smile. Jeong Da-hye came up and whispered to him. ¡°Why are you hiding behind, Mr. Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not my stage.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders, and Jeong Da-hye shook her head vigorously. She knew Yoo-hyun was always like this. He didn¡¯t try to get attention and hid himself behind. How did he get the trust of the crown prince? She swallowed her curiosity and spoke to the prime minister who came closer. ¡°Prime Minister.¡± ¡°Ah, Team Leader Jeong, Team Leader Jeong did a great job. The presentation today was very good too.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± Jeong Da-hye gestured to Yoo-hyun after receiving his greeting. ¡°And this is Han Yoo-hyun, an assistant manager of Hansung, who paid a lot of attention to the exhibition.¡± It was an unnecessary introduction that didn¡¯t need to be done. Yoo-hyun politely greeted him with a hidden absurdity. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Yeah, Assistant Manager Han Yoo-hyun, you did a great job. Thank you for your support.¡± Squeeze. As he shook hands with the prime minister, a forgotten scene shed through Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind. She also pushed Yoo-hyun like this back then. He owed her a favor. He realized the fact btedly and smiled at Jeong Da-hye with his eyes. She turned her head away as if she was embarrassed. Then Shin Kwang-se, who was assisting him from the side, quickly intervened. ¡°Prime Minister, Shin Kyung-wook, executive director of Hansung, came a while ago and said that Chairman Hansung is also interested in this exhibition.¡± ¡°Hehe. The chairman?¡± ¡°Yes. And the person in charge of this exhibition is Assistant Manager Han Yoo-hyun.¡± Shin Kwang-se rubbed his palms and praised Yoo-hyun. The prime minister nodded his head as soon as he heard the name of Korea¡¯s tycoon. ¡°I see. I thought it wouldn¡¯t be easy to do such a level of exhibition.¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s a national matter, so we have to help. All Hansung employees feel the same way.¡± Yoo-hyun spat out shamelessly and made the prime minister¡¯s shoulders shake greatly. ¡°Hehe. Even if it¡¯s just words, I¡¯m very grateful. Is there anything I can help you with?¡± Yoo-hyun answered as if he had been waiting for his offer. ¡°The sess of attracting is just the beginning. I want to show you our real power of Hansung at the G20 summit at the end of this year.¡± ¡°Do you mean you want to do a bigger exhibition than this?¡± ¡°Yes. Our superiors think that we will show the world the power of Korea through a record-breaking exhibition.¡± Yoo-hyun lumped his superiors together, but the prime minister naturally thought of Chairman Shin Hyun-ho. There is aw that affection grows in transactions. He also needed the help of Chairman Shin Hyun-ho, who moved the Korean economy. The prime minister smiled as he imagined something good. ¡°Then what do we need to support?¡± ¡°First of all, I will discuss with Team Leader Jeong here what kind of exhibition we will do when we host it. Since it¡¯s such a big issue, I think we need to move right now.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. That¡¯s how we should go one by one. Prepare as much as you want.¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you for giving me the opportunity.¡± ¡°Hehehe. No. We should thank you. I should thank Hansung this time.¡± The prime ministerughed and everyoneughed. ¡°Hahaha.¡± Even those who couldn¡¯t hear from behindughed along with the atmosphere. On the other hand, Jeong Da-hye was dumbfounded by Yoo-hyun¡¯s smiling face. ¡®Why are you trying to do that now?¡¯ She couldn¡¯t understand his decision from her position, who knew the schedule ahead. That afternoon, the prime minister acted on his words immediately. He sent a thank-you letter to Chairman Shin Hyun-ho, and this was announced to the employees through a document from Vice President Shin Myung-ho. -We showed our power of Hansung through the disy support at the G20 summit this time¡­ Most of the people who knew about the exhibition beforehand didn¡¯t think much of it. But their thoughts changed as soon as they received Vice President Shin Myung-ho¡¯s document. They had to change as support came down simultaneously. Individual rewards were given to each group exhibition manager, and encouragement money was also paid to the teams that supported them. The innovative product TF, which led this achievement, was also a subject of reward. Yoo-hyun, who stayed in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building, heard about this internal atmosphere from Team Leader Choi Min-hee. -You did well to make an exhibition manager as Han said. ¡°It was a lucky break.¡± -You have a vision. Didn¡¯t you say we would exhibit at the G20? ¡°Yes. We are nning to do it big then.¡± Yoo-hyun stepped out of the busy office and sat on a bench at the entrance. Team Leader Choi Min-hee¡¯s excited voice reached Yoo-hyun¡¯s ears through the cool breeze. -By then, Retina Premium will be hot. Maybe our panels will be introduced in front of the world¡¯s influential politicians and businessmen. ¡°We have to make that happen.¡± -It¡¯s amazing how the timing fits so well. Team Leader Choi Min-hee shouted with joy. Yoo-hyun smiled and listened to her, recalling the time when they worked together on the Hyunil Motors case. It was hard back then, but now he could enjoy it. After chatting for a while, Team Leader Choi Min-hee opened her mouth. -It must be busy there. Is Joon Shik working hard too? ¡°He¡¯s actually busy packing up right now.¡± Yoo-hyun turned his head and looked at the building entrance. Jang Joon Shik was moving the exhibits with a cart. He looked energetic, probably because he heard the news of the reward through rumors. -I guess I¡¯ll hear more tomorrow. Oh, is Han staying there longer? ¡°Yes. I have some things to sort out for the additional exhibition.¡± -Okay. Do that. Oh, I don¡¯t know if you heard, but the logo design we sent to Apple passed without any problems. ¡°Really? That¡¯s good news.¡± -They really do a good job at the mobile phone division design center. To be precise, it was Han Jae Hee¡¯s merit. His younger sister was exhausted from meeting the tight deadline. Yoo-hyun felt sorry for her and decided to take care of herter. For now, he pretended not to know andughed it off. ¡°Haha. It¡¯s an important project, so we have to pay attention to it.¡± -That¡¯s our situation. Well, it¡¯s a logo that will go to Apple¡¯s presentation, so it must be important. ¡°Of course. A lot will change with this.¡± -Don¡¯t worry too much about that side. We¡¯ll take care of the preparation for Apple¡¯s presentation. ¡°Okay. Thank you. Team Leader, I appreciate it.¡± After exchanging a few more pleasant words, Yoo-hyun hung up the phone and thought of Apple¡¯s presentation. It seemed like there was still plenty of time on the surface, but it wasn¡¯t. He had to move soon as internal problems erupted. Would he get the result of the bid before that? Or would he be able to solve Jeong Da-hye¡¯s problem before that? It was a question he couldn¡¯t answer. ¡°Let¡¯s just wait and see.¡± Yoo-hyun got up from his seat with a light heart. The next day, Yoo-hyun went to work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. The same was true for the following day. He hadn¡¯t received the result of the G20 bid yet, but he acted as if he was nning arge-scale exhibition for the event and frequented the ministry as if it were his own home. The prime minister had told him to do so, so no one could say anything. Sitting in the lounge and drinking coffee, Yoo-hyun was approached by Shin Kwang Se, who asked him: ¡°Isn¡¯t it time to get up?¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t even properly reviewed the n yet. I need to talk to Team Leader Jung, but she¡¯s too busy.¡± ¡°She has a lot of things to wrap up.¡± ¡°I see. Then I¡¯ll wait a little longer.¡± ¡°Hmph.¡± Shin Kwang Se was annoyed by Yoo-hyun¡¯s presence, which seemed like surveince, but he couldn¡¯t say anything else. If he wanted to get Jeong Da-hye out of there, he had to do that job instead. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t care about his feelings and spent his time leisurely. That afternoon, Jeong Da-hye, who was sitting on a bench outside the building, said to Yoo-hyun: ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I think I have to postpone the meeting time again. I have a lot of work to do for the bid announcement.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me and do your work. You don¡¯t have to do it if you¡¯re busy.¡± ¡°What? You said Han Sung needs to prepare for the exhibition as soon as possible.¡± ¡°That¡¯s just what I said. It¡¯s not urgent.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand casually and Jeong Da-hye blinked in disbelief. Why was he staying here if he was going to do that? Yoo-hyun smiled and said what was on her mind. ¡°I¡¯m just taking a break with the excuse of work. It¡¯s nice to y and eat all day. Oh, and I get the travel expenses too.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s attitude made Jeong Da-hye shake her head and say: ¡°Okay, then. I¡¯ll contact you when I have time.¡± ¡°Okay. Good luck.¡± Yoo-hyun greeted her brightly and watched her walk away. He remembered what she had said in the past. -In the end, I gave up before the bid announcement, after working hard for nothing. I regretted it so much. What if I had endured it? Then I wouldn¡¯t have met you, right? Just like Jeong Da-hye said with a bitter smile, her future might change if she seeded in this project. She might note back to Korea, and they might not be able to work together. It meant that he might have to erase all the good memories they had built together. Still, Yoo-hyun wanted to see her. He wanted to see her flying freely in the world, not trapped in a cage. That was why Yoo-hyun stayed here and watched over her. A few more days passed, and rumors came that the bid announcement was imminent. Yoo-hyun thought that maybe nothing would happen. There might have been some changes that he didn¡¯t know about that prevented the problem from happening. He was lying on a soft sofa in the first floor lounge, thinking about various possibilities, when he nodded his head. ¡°It would be better if nothing happened, right?¡± He stretched and got up from his seat. He had been thinking for quite a long time, as time had flown by. It didn¡¯t matter much because Jeong Da-hye was in a meeting right now. Jung Woo-hyuk and Shin Kwang Se were also attending that meeting, so there was no one to bother him. He could stay in the quiet lounge for longer, but Yoo-hyun chose to go out. He felt suffocated from being inside for too long. Chapter 440: Chapter 440: It was when Yoo-hyun left the break room. Buzzing. There was a somewhat noisy sound echoing in the hallway. Wondering what was going on, he went to the first floor entrance and saw a security guard arguing with a man. The man in a modernized hanbok shouted angrily. ¡°I have a nephew here. Let me in right now.¡± ¡°I told you, you can¡¯t without permission. Why don¡¯t you just call him yourself?¡± ¡°I lost his phone number, that¡¯s why. Just call him for me.¡± ¡°Sir, why are you doing this? You can¡¯t. Please leave.¡±The man looked quite old because of his modernized hanbok and white beard. But Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes could not be fooled. It was obvious that the beard was fake and that he was pretending to stoop his back. Judging by his skin, he looked like he was in histe 40s or early 50s. It was a bit strange, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t think much of it. There were asional unwee guests like that at Hansung Tower. They were mostly people who came to sell things, and they deliberately aged themselves. Nothing was more advantageous than age when it came to tricking someone. That¡¯s when it happened. Yoo-hyun saw his wristwatch. It was a luxury brand watch that Yoo-hyun knew well, and it cost at least 10 million won. ¡®What?¡¯ He felt a sense of incongruity and narrowed his eyes. He also caught a glimpse of a tattoo under his sleeve. The man in the modernized hanbok yelled loudly. ¡°Jeong Da-hye. Come down. Your uncle is here.¡± As soon as he heard the familiar name, Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes shed. Even if Yoo-hyun had no interest in his wife¡¯s family, he couldn¡¯t forget such a distinctive-looking man. More importantly, why did hee? It was clear that he came to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a risk to cause trouble in order to drag Da-hye out. There was a high possibility that money was involved behind it. Yoo-hyun quickly sorted out his thoughts while the security guard grabbed the man¡¯s waist and pulled him back. ¡°Get out of here.¡± ¡°Hey, why are you doing this? This is trouble. Do you want to see me really cause trouble?¡± The man raised his hand as if he had made up his mind. His gesture looked like he was giving a signal. Yoo-hyun turned his head quickly to where his hand was pointing. Sure enough, two men in ck suits were walking toward the entrance door. The two men had fierce expressions andrge builds, and they walked with swaggering steps. They exuded an extraordinary aura. How could Da-hye be involved with a man who had such thugs as his henchmen? In the worst case scenario, she might end up being humiliated by them. Yoo-hyun felt uneasy thoughts fill his mind. ¡°Please leave.¡± The security guard snapped and Yoo-hyun rolled up his left sleeve. The luxury watch he received from Han Jae-hee sparkled under the fluorescent light. If he came for money, he would surely show interest. Yoo-hyun reached out and stopped the security guard. ¡°Mr. Kim, wait a minute.¡± ¡°Oh, Mr. Han.¡± The security guard recognized Yoo-hyun and lowered his voice right away. He had been seeing Yoo-hyun for quite a long time as he stayed in the first floor exhibition hall all the time. He also witnessed firsthand how the prime minister and senior officials treated Yoo-hyun kindly. That¡¯s why he automatically became respectful when dealing with Yoo-hyun. Meanwhile, the man in the modernized hanbok quickly assessed Yoo-hyun by his reaction, wristwatch, suit and shoes, and appearance. Yoo-hyun confirmed his intuition by looking at him rolling his eyes incessantly. ¡°Are you Mr. Jeong¡¯s guest? I¡¯ll talk to him for a moment.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± As Yoo-hyun approached, the man in the modernized hanbok made a quick decision. He looked young but he had an easygoing attitude that showed he was no ordinary person. In other words, he smelled like money. The man in the modernized hanbok raised his hand to open the entrance door and stopped the bodyguards who wereing in. Yoo-hyun caught all the details and asked him. ¡°Are you Da-hye¡¯s uncle?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Who are you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m someone who wants to date Da-hye seriously. I have something to discuss with you.¡± ¡°Hmm. What is it?¡± ¡°I think Da-hye¡¯s parents owe some money and I want to pay it off for them, but they won¡¯t talk about it.¡± As Yoo-hyun hinted at it, the man¡¯s eyebrows twitched quickly. That alone told him that his inference was correct. The man held back hisughter and said. ¡°It looks like I met a friend who needs my help.¡± ¡°Likewise. It looks like I met the exact benefactor I needed.¡± Yoo-hyun also smiled back. It was not a pretense, but a real ease that only someone who had money could show. Yoo-hyun led the middle-aged man to a coffee shop across the street from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. He wanted to go further, but he vehemently refused. Yoo-hyun learned a few things about him while walking. His name was Jo Hee-deok. He imed to be Da-hye¡¯s big uncle and said he paid for her college tuition himself. Of course, it was a lie. Da-hye had no uncle and she graduated from college abroad by herself. There was no way she received tuition assistance. Nevertheless, Yoo-hyun yed along with his words and kept probing him. ¡°That¡¯s amazing. I didn¡¯t even know there was such a benefactor around Da-hye.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. She¡¯s like my own daughter.¡± Jo Hee-deok lied without batting an eye. He tried to give Yoo-hyun a friendly impression and didn¡¯t bring up money himself. ¡°Then you must be very close.¡± He also checked Yoo-hyun¡¯s reaction and made a safety device. ¡°No. Actually, she tries to hide me. She hates talking about money because she has a very strong pride, as you said.¡± ¡°She has such a strong pride. She even hates the fact that I have a lot of money.¡± ¡°Oh, no. That¡¯s not good.¡± They both had something they wanted, so the conversation flowed smoothly. Yoo-hyun also gradually figured him out in the meantime. By the time they arrived at the coffee shop, he had firmly concluded that he was a loan shark and a scammer. Yoo-hyun opened the door and led him to the stairs. ¡°Sir, it¡¯s better to go to the second floor.¡± ¡°No, no. It¡¯s hard to climb the stairs when you¡¯re old. Let¡¯s just sit here.¡± As expected, he didn¡¯t want to get away from the entrance. He seemed to be sure that Da-hye was inside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. Just by looking at the bodyguards standing outside, he could tell that fact. ¡°Here¡¯s your coffee.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun took the coffee from the counter and deliberately dyed time by adding syrup. He quickly sorted out his thoughts in the meantime. Soon, Da-hye woulde out of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building to see off the attendees after finishing the meeting. What if she met Jo Hee-deok in that ce where senior officials were crowded? That was absolutely uneptable. He had to tie up this guy¡¯s feet so that such a thing wouldn¡¯t happen in the first ce. Yoo-hyun sent a message with the worst situation in mind. He was someone who kept his promises like a knife, who was nearby, and who had power. As soon as the transmission waspleted, he turned on the phone recording function and put it in his pocket. Swoosh. Then he picked up the coffee with a casual expression. At that moment. Director Jeong Woo-hyuk, who was sitting in the multipurpose conference room on the third floor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, smiled as he held his phone. Deputy Director Shin Kwang-se, who was next to him, whispered. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°I¡¯m being ordered by a mere assistant now.¡± ¡°Did you get a call from Mr. Han?¡± Director Jeong Woo-hyuk nodded at Deputy Director Shin Kwang-se¡¯s question. ¡°What can I do? I made a promise, so I have to buy him a cup of coffee at least.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll go with you. I wanted to talk to him about the Hansung support project that I told youst time.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine. We can go right after the meeting.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Director Jeong Woo-hyuk looked at his watch and said, and Deputy Director Shin Kwang-se nodded. Due to time constraints, Yoo-hyun went straight to the point. Thud. He put down the coffee on the table and asked right away. ¡°Sir, how much do Da-hye¡¯s parents owe?¡± ¡°Heh. You look like a young friend, but you¡¯re too impatient. You should at least take a sip of coffee.¡± Jo Hee-deok tried to distance himself from Yoo-hyun as if he was testing him, but Yoo-hyun had no intention of giving up the initiative. ¡°Patience is not something you say, but something you show with money.¡± ¡°Well, that¡¯s not wrong. But it¡¯s not a small amount.¡± ¡°How much is it?¡± Yoo-hyun asked again and Jo Hee-deok quickly held up two fingers. He made a grimace at Yoo-hyun and groaned. ¡°I want to pay it off for them, but my investment business is not doing well either. 200 million won is not a small amount of money, is it?¡± ¡°Huh? Not 2 billion won, but only 200 million won?¡± ¡°Cough. What?¡± Jo Hee-deok was so surprised that he coughed. Yoo-hyun sighed with relief and smiled. ¡°Ha. I was worried for nothing. I thought I had to stretch out my parents¡¯ hands for 2 billion won.¡± For a moment, Jo Hee-deok¡¯s eyebrows twitched. He felt like he had hooked a big fish and added another finger. ¡°Haha. That¡¯s right. The principal is 200 million won and with interest, it¡¯s about 300 million won.¡± ¡°Hey, 200 million or 300 million are both peanuts. I can deposit that right now.¡± Yoo-hyun leaned back on his chair and waved his hand casually. That simple gesture made Jo Hee-deok straighten up his posture. He swallowed his saliva and started his work right away. ¡°You¡¯re quite interesting. Hahaha.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that. What¡¯s money? Da-hye hates money like a knife.¡± ¡°Heh. She doesn¡¯t know anything because she¡¯s young.¡± Our Da-hye? He really had some nerve. Yoo-hyun wanted to spit on his face but he held back. Instead, he pretended not to know and asked him what he wanted. ¡°Then what should I do?¡± ¡°The first thing is to pay off the debt. Of course, it would be better not to let her know because of her personality. And¡­¡± Jo Hee-deok reinterpreted Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and added another scenario. In the end, it meant that he wanted Da-hye to pay him money directly. Then he would take care of everything for her, he boasted. Yoo-hyun, who had been responding positively to set the mood, suddenly hit the brakes. ¡°I see. But what¡¯s the point if she doesn¡¯t know? It¡¯s still money, even if it¡¯s peanuts. She should know.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. You should get something for spending money. How about this?¡± He came up with another scenario, trying to rip off Yoo-hyun¡¯s money. He had clearly seen him scamming several people with the same method. Yoo-hyun recorded it and asionally added some worried words. ¡°What if the police find out?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no way. I clean up the mess. If something goes wrong, I¡¯ll take responsibility. And¡­¡± He also made sure to have a way out. It was a perfect line to put at the end of the recording file. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I¡¯ll pretend I didn¡¯t hear that.¡± ¡°What?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled at Jo Hee-deok, who was shocked, and said. ¡°I don¡¯t want to pass the responsibility to you, sir. We¡¯re on the same team, aren¡¯t we?¡± ¡°You¡¯re a funny guy. Hahaha.¡± Jo Hee-deok shrugged his shoulders andughed heartily. Chapter 441: Chapter 441: Yoo-hyun was certain as he watched Jo Hee Deok, who revealed his dark intentions without hesitation. He was not someone who would back off just because he was given money. He would obviously ask for more money if he was given ten thousand won. If money could not solve the problem, the only way to deal with him for sure was to make him self-destruct. It was then that Yoo-hyun saw an opportunity. He saw peopleing out of the meeting room through the window. The best thing to do here was to prevent him from noticing Jeong Da-hye, so Yoo-hyun spat out a word that would divert Jo Hee Deok¡¯s attention. ¡°Let¡¯s make the investment 1 billion won for now.¡± ¡°For now?¡±¡°Yes. It seems like a good business, so I¡¯m willing to invest more if needed.¡± ¡°You have quite a skill. Haha.¡± Yoo-hyun could catch Jo Hee Deok¡¯s interest, but he could not avoid the eyes of the bodyguards who were watching from outside. Squeak. A bodyguard opened the door and approached Jo Hee Deok, bowing his head slightly. ¡°Boss.¡± ¡°Shh.¡± Jo Hee Deok put his index finger on his mouth, and the surprised bodyguard whispered in his ear. ¡°She just came out.¡± ¡°Grr.¡± It was obvious what Jo Hee Deok was thinking from his troubled expression. He had a juicy prey in front of him, so he couldn¡¯t easily go to Jeong Da-hye. What if he just let it go for now? He could execute the next n with the help of Manager Jung Woo-hyuk. But unfortunately, Yoo-hyun¡¯s n went wrong. Jo Hee Deok got up from his seat and whispered to the bodyguards. ¡°You guys go and meet Jeong Da-hye separately. Just let her answer the phone.¡± ¡°Yes. We will do as you ordered.¡± Yoo-hyun was sure that things got messed up from the sight of the leaving bodyguards. Creak. As Yoo-hyun got up, Jo Hee Deok smiled as if trying to reassure him. ¡°Haha. It¡¯s nothing. Sit down.¡± If he let those bodyguards go from here? It could be a big blow to her, who had a weak position, just by the rumor spreading. He had to stop it somehow. Yoo-hyun quickly looked around. He saw a bodyguard trying to leave the coffee shop door, and Manager Jung Woo-hyuk crossing the street outside the window. There were people gathered at the nearby tables, chatting, and a CCTV was hanging in the corner. As always, his hesitation was short and his judgment was fast. ¡°Sir, wait a minute.¡± Yoo-hyun naturally approached him and grabbed his wrist. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Before he could even ask, Yoo-hyun pulled his wrist and hit his own head with it. ¡°Ugh.¡± Jo Hee Deok was surprised and hurt by Yoo-hyun¡¯s sudden action, but the situation was different. His hand clearly touched his head, but Yoo-hyun flew into the air. It was like a scene from an action movie, where Yoo-hyun¡¯s body flipped over a table in mid-air. Bang bang bang. ng ng ng. The table fell over and the ss cups broke. ¡°Ahhhh!¡± The people around screamed and the bodyguards ran over. ¡°Boss.¡± ¡°Oh my. Save me.¡± Yoo-hyun rolled on the floor, attracting people¡¯s attention. Jo Hee Deok, who still didn¡¯t understand what was going on, was bewildered. ¡°What the hell is this?¡± Yoo-hyun got up and rushed at him again. Dadadada. The bodyguards instinctively blocked Jo Hee Deok¡¯s front. They just blocked him, but this time too, Yoo-hyun flew away. Yoo-hyun swept through the flower bed that acted as a partition between the tables with his body this time. Of course, he fell on a spot that wouldn¡¯t hurt much. Ssh ssh ssh ssh But the effect was certain. ¡°Ahhhh!¡± ¡°Boss. Call the police. Call the police.¡± People shouted frantically. ¡°You crazy bastard. Hey, deal with him quickly.¡± Jo Hee Deok yelled in panic and the bodyguards rushed in. ¡°These gangsters. Don¡¯t hurt people. I won¡¯t let you get away with this.¡± Even in the midst of this, Yoo-hyun incited the people who gathered around him. When things got bigger, they would all be witnesses for him, so he needed to take care of them in advance. The reaction was immediate. ¡°They¡¯re running wild in broad daylight.¡± ¡°Look at that tattoo on his arm.¡± As murmurs were heard from here and there, the bodyguards clenched their teeth and ran in. ¡°You rat bastard.¡± Squeak. It was then that Yoo-hyun saw Manager Jung Woo-hyuk entering the door. Whirr. He rolled his body and dodged the bodyguards¡¯ moves, and ran towards Manager Jung Woo-hyuk. ¡°Manager, those guys.¡± Boom. At that moment, a bodyguard¡¯s fist flew towards Yoo-hyun¡¯s back of the head. Yoo-hyun ducked his body and dodged it. ¡°Huh.¡± Manager Jung Woo-hyuk, who was startled, instinctively shrank his body. The fist that had momentum flew and hit the eye of Manager Shin Kwang Se, who was behind him. Thud. ¡°Ugh.¡± Manager Shin Kwang Se groaned and bowed his head. Even in the midst of this, Yoo-hyun¡¯s provocation continued. ¡°Who do you think these people are, you gangsters?¡± The bodyguards with bloodshot eyes ran over, but they couldn¡¯t catch Yoo-hyun. Poor Manager Shin Kwang Se got hit again. Then Jo Hee Deok flew over with his modernized hanbok. ¡°You bastard.¡± Swoosh. Yoo-hyun dodged him skillfully, and Jo Hee Deok tripped over. Unfortunately, he fell on the face of Manager Shin Kwang Se, who was tangled up with the bodyguards. Thump. A dull sound of their heads colliding and Manager Shin Kwang Se¡¯s scream were heard. ¡°Ahh.¡± Drip drip drip. ¡°Blood, blood. These bastards.¡± Manager Shin Kwang Se bled from his nose and got excited. Bang bang bang. Manager Jung Woo-hyuk fell into trouble as he was crushed by the bodyguards. Buzz buzz. The atmosphere of the coffee shop quickly turned into a mess. Woo woo woo. The police car arrived and the assault scene that happened in broad daylight was immediately cleared. The people who were fighting in the coffee shop were all moved to the police station. A littleter, the interrogation room on the second floor of the Seoul Jongno Police Station was crowded. Buzz buzz. In the somewhat noisy atmosphere, Yoo-hyun faced the police. It was Inspector Ju Ik Hyun, who was in charge of the investigation. On the right, there was Jo Hee Deok¡¯s group, and on the left, there were the high-ranking officials who were assaulted. Yoo-hyun calmly continued the exnation he had given several times before. ¡°As I told you, when I came to the coffee shop¡­¡± ¡°Is that all?¡± He pretended to be in pain and grabbed the back of his neck as a bonus to the detective¡¯s question. ¡°Yes. For now, ugh.¡± As Yoo-hyun acted in pain, Inspector Ju Ik Hyun asked with a worried face. ¡°Do you want to go to the hospital first if you¡¯re in pain?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m fine.¡± Yoo-hyun said he was fine, but Inspector Ju Ik Hyun¡¯s expression showed concern. When he saw the CCTV footage earlier, it looked like he had suffered a serious injury. He wanted to lighten his burden, so Inspector Ju Ik Hyun¡¯s words sped up. ¡°So you were unterally assaulted, right? As confirmed by the CCTV?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. It was an unexpected attack, so I couldn¡¯t stop it.¡± As Yoo-hyun answered with difficulty, Jo Hee Deok jumped up. ¡°Hey. No way. He¡¯s self-harming and ckmailing.¡± At the same time, Manager Shin Kwang Se got up and hit him. ¡°You hit me. What are you going to do with my nose? What are you going to do?¡± ¡°When did I hit you? You came and hit yourself.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± The two started to finger-point at each other with Yoo-hyun in between. They had been arguing since earlier and they were still doing it. Manager Jung Woo-hyuk sat in the corner and chuckled quietly. It was ridiculous to think about it again. Jo Hee Deok¡¯s big bodyguards seemed to have been well trained, as they never opened their mouths and buried their heads on the ground. Behind those bodyguards, Jo Hee Deok red up. ¡°Where are you, you brat, talking to me?¡± ¡°Do you know who we are?¡± Manager Shin Kwang Se was about to argue strongly, when Manager Jung Woo-hyuk opened his mouth. ¡°Manager Shin, sit down.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± With just one word, Manager Shin Kwang Se bowed his head. Inspector Ju Ik Hyun nced at Manager Jung Woo-hyuk and turned his head. He felt that he was not an ordinary person from the charisma he exuded. He activated his unique intuition and decided to postpone his interrogation and looked at Yoo-hyun again. ¡°Hmm. So why were you assaulted? It doesn¡¯t make sense that you just got hit. You know that too, right?¡± ¡°Yes. I know.¡± ¡°Then you have to exin it. Otherwise, I can¡¯t sort it out.¡± Yoo-hyun had been holding back his words to assess the situation. He was afraid that Jeong Da-hye¡¯s name would be revealed in the process of mentioning the assault. But he knew that there was something fishy about Jo Hee Deok, who hadn¡¯t mentioned Jeong Da-hye even once. He didn¡¯t know if his father¡¯s debt was real, but it was certain that something illegal was involved. It seemed like a good time to start, so Yoo-hyun opened his mouth. ¡°I don¡¯t know if I can say this here. It involves public officials and the police.¡± There was a word in his faintly uttered words that caught everyone¡¯s attention. Manager Shin Kwang Se¡¯s head turned sharply. Manager Jung Woo-hyuk, who had been crossing his arms and keeping quiet, also raised his eyebrows. Inspector Ju Ik Hyun looked around with a stiff expression and nodded. ¡°Tell me.¡± ¡°Ha. Okay. Then I¡¯ll show you instead of telling you.¡± Yoo-hyun took out his phone from his pocket as if he had no choice. Thud. The moment he put his phone on the table. ¡°Hey. You don¡¯t mean to.¡± Jo Hee Deok seemed to have realized something and tried to stop him, but Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand was faster. A sound came out of the phone speaker. It was the conversation between Jo Hee Deok and Yoo-hyun, right before the assault. -I¡¯m going to start a business, and I just need your name on it. It¡¯s a simple way that I¡¯ve been doing for years. -You need the permission of a high-ranking official, right? -Yeah. It¡¯s a business that you can get for free if you just help me a little. Of course, I¡¯ll give you half of the business profits as a reward. -What if the police find out? -That won¡¯t happen. I¡¯m good at cleaning up. If not, I¡¯ll take responsibility. And the police are too naive to know anything. -I¡¯m sorry, but I¡¯ll pretend I didn¡¯t hear that. The short recording ended with Yoo-hyun¡¯s refusal. Of course, there was a part where he agreed nicely afterwards, but he obviously cut that out. It was clear that Jo Hee Deok was wrong just by looking at this. Yoo-hyun confirmed that part. ¡°I¡¯m not a high-ranking official, and I couldn¡¯t tolerate such illegal activities, so I refused. Then he suddenly attacked me.¡± Jo Hee Deok got up angrily and spat out harsh words. ¡°When did I do that? Hey, you bastard. You made this up.¡± ¡°Are you going to use violence again with your gangsters? I will never back down from injustice.¡± Yoo-hyun showed a serious expression, but his eyes sparkled. The people who were watching empathized with his righteous act. Jo Hee Deok, who was cornered, cursed with a fierce expression. ¡°Huh. You really are a wicked bastard. You said you¡¯d see me, and then. I clearly told Jung Da¡­¡± Just as he was about to mention Jeong Da-hye¡¯s name, Yoo-hyun got up and gestured to the far side. ¡°Huh?¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes turned to where Yoo-hyun pointed. At that moment, Yoo-hyun quickly reached for Jo Hee Deok¡¯s chin and pulled his beard. Squeak. His beard came off and his stubbly chin was exposed. ¡°What?¡± Inspector Ju Ik Hyun blinked his eyes with a dumbfounded expression. Manager Shin Kwang Se, who had been careful to call him sir, got up and pushed his belly forward. ¡°Oh ho. He¡¯s been ying tricks from the beginning. Isn¡¯t he aplete scammer?¡± ¡°Yes. They areplete scammers. They must have other crimes too.¡± Yoo-hyun agreed with Manager Shin Kwang Se for once. ¡°Huh. He¡¯s really evil. I¡¯ll check on that part.¡± Inspector Ju Ik Hyun, who was furious, agreed with Yoo-hyun 100 percent. Chapter 442: Chapter 442: There was no clear evidence, but all the circumstances pointed to Jo Hee-deok as the culprit. Yoo-hyun¡¯s statement had more weight because of that. It was a situation that would make anyone flustered, but Jo Hee-deok was rather calm. He even showed some leisure by chuckling and stroking his stubbly chin. ¡°Wow, you guys are really something. Did you n this from the start?¡± Did he have some backup? Judging by the fact that he had a bodyguard with him, he must have had some power. Yoo-hyun ignored Jo Hee-deok and pulled out his next card. ¡°Inspector, and also¡­¡±That¡¯s when thendline phone on the table rang. Ring. ¡°Excuse me.¡± Inspector Ju Ik-hyun raised his palm to stop Yoo-hyun¡¯s words and answered the phone. ¡°Yes. This is Inspector Ju Ik-hyun from Gwanghwamun Police Station. Yes, yes. Yes? Oh, Chief. Are you talking about Mr. Jo Hee-deok? Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± As Inspector Ju Ik-hyun¡¯s head lowered in response, Yoo-hyun¡¯s brow furrowed. As if he had expected it, Jo Hee-deok shrugged his shoulders and whispered. ¡°You can¡¯t beat me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± While Yoo-hyun was silently facing Jo Hee-deok, Inspector Ju Ik-hyun made hisst remark. ¡°Yes. I understand. I¡¯ll be careful. Yes. Chief. Please take care.¡± He hung up the phone and looked very troubled. From his words, Yoo-hyun¡¯s uneasy hunch was confirmed. ¡°Let¡¯s review the situation again. There are some points that need to be rified since we don¡¯t have any solid evidence.¡± ¡°What are you doing? The case is over if you watch the video and listen to the recording.¡± Chief Shin Kwang-se intervened, but Inspector Ju Ik-hyun ignored him and flipped through the documents. Flip. ¡°See, this is what happens when you don¡¯t do your job properly. You should have done this earlier.¡± Jo Hee-deok smiled like a winner and straightened his clothes. He had to act faster than he expected. He needed a way to finish him off in one shot, not to drag out the time. What should he do? Yoo-hyun turned his head and looked at Director Jung Woo-hyuk. He still looked calm, so it was clear that his backup was higher up. He needed to tie up Jo Hee-deok more tightly, not only to use his strong shield for defense, but also for offense. ¡°How dare you push me without any evidence?¡± Jo Hee-deok¡¯s words prompted Yoo-hyun to lure him out more. ¡°No evidence? The person who was beaten is right here, what more do you want? You said you could bribe the police with money, is that why?¡± ¡°Huh. You¡¯re making up nonsense again. Inspector Ju, what are you doing? Arrest these bastards.¡± Jo Hee-deok snapped, and Inspector Ju Ik-hyun gestured awkwardly. ¡°Mr. Jo Hee-deok, please sit down.¡± ¡°Inspector, don¡¯t back down. Anyone can see that he¡¯s wrong.¡± ¡°Mr. Han Yoo-hyun, calm down.¡± In the awkward situation, Inspector Ju Ik-hyun put his hand on his forehead. That¡¯s when it happened. A deep bass voice echoed in the interrogation room. ¡°The police are pathetic.¡± Thud. Inspector Ju Ik-hyun was startled and bowed to the door. ¡°Chief, hello.¡± The police officers in the interrogation room all stood up and greeted him. ¡°Hello.¡± The police chief walked in with his hand raised, responding to the wave of greetings. He was one of the most powerful positions in the police force, the chief of Jongno Police Station. The four mugunghwa badges on his shoulder showed his authority. ¡°You¡¯re here. Tell the chief the truth.¡± Jo Hee-deok took the initiative and acted calm. Inspector Ju Ik-hyun quickly scanned the police chief and Director Jung Woo-hyuk. It didn¡¯t take long for him to confirm his suspicion with evidence. The time it took for his judgment to turn into action was even shorter. ¡°Hey, you scammer. Sit down.¡± Inspector Ju Ik-hyun suddenly shouted, and Jo Hee-deok was confused. ¡°What? Inspector Ju, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Stop talking nonsense. I¡¯ll put you in the detention center right away.¡± ¡°Why? I¡¯m Jo Hee-deok. You clearly got a phone call¡­¡± To shut up Jo Hee-deok, Inspector Ju Ik-hyun yelled louder. ¡°How dare you mock the police. What are you doing? Sit him down.¡± The police officers next to him rushed over and forced Jo Hee-deok to sit down. ¡°Sit down.¡± ¡°Why are you doing this to an innocent person? Is this how the people¡¯s stick should act?¡± Behind the noisy Jo Hee-deok, the police chief bowed his head to Director Jung Woo-hyuk. He looked like he had a deep connection with him, as they were of simr age. ¡°Director Jung, are you okay? I heard you were hurt.¡± ¡°Ah, Chief Hwang, it¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not. You must be in pain, and you shouldn¡¯t keep the victim here for interrogation. You should send him to the hospital.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. Don¡¯t worry too much.¡± Director Jung Woo-hyuk waved his hand as if it was nothing, but Yoo-hyun was not. He had no reason to hesitate anymore. Topletely tie up Jo Hee-deok¡¯s feet here? As always, he quickly decided and acted. ¡°Ugh.¡± Thud. Yoo-hyun clutched his chest and fell, and Director Jung Woo-hyuk was shocked. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Ugh.¡± ¡°Are, are you okay?¡± Inspector Ju Ik-hyun, who was interrogating him, turned pale and supported Yoo-hyun. ¡°My chest, ugh.¡± ¡°Inspector Ju. How can you keep the victim here for so long?¡± The police chief shouted, and Inspector Ju Ik-hyun¡¯s face turned pale. ¡°That, that¡¯s, the evidence¡­¡± ¡°You said the testimonies matched and the video was clear. Put those bastards in the detention center and send the victims to the hospital. Hurry.¡± The police chief pushed harder in front of Director Jung Woo-hyuk. The whole interrogation room was stirred by the harsh order, and the police officers spat out their voices with vigor. ¡°Yes, yes. I understand.¡± They all tensed up. The situation was settled in an instant when the police chief stepped in. Jo Hee-deok and his gang were sent to the detention center, and Yoo-hyun went to the hospital. Along with him was Kwon Sung-eun, the youngest sergeant of the interrogation team. He was a rather passionate policeman who took care of Yoo-hyun from the admission process to the examination. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry so much about me. Thank you.¡± ¡°Worry? This is what the chief himself asked me to do. I¡¯ll do my best to help you. Just let me know.¡± He was a bit over the top, but it was helpful. He needed his help to check on Jo Hee-deok¡¯s situation at the police station. In that sense, Yoo-hyun offered him a more solid carrot. ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll make sure to tell the chief through Director Jung.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Of course. I can do that much.¡± ¡°Thank you. Thank you. I¡¯ll do my best to help you.¡± Kwon Sung-eun grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s hands with a sparkle in his eyes, even for such a trivial word. ¡°Ha ha. Don¡¯t mention it.¡± Yoo-hyun tried to pull his hand away, but he didn¡¯t let go easily. For some reason, his expression looked very desperate. The carrot that Yoo-hyun offered had an immediate effect. Soon after, Yoo-hyun was in the doctor¡¯s office. Kwon Sung-eun, who was sitting next to him, spoke for Yoo-hyun as if it was his own business. ¡°Doctor, you must have seen the CCTV. He rolled with his whole body in the coffee shop. It was like a car ident. Especially this side of his back and neck¡­¡± The doctor¡¯s expression became serious because of his verbose exnation. ¡°It seems more serious than it looks.¡± ¡°Yes, doctor. He¡¯s the one who stopped the scammer by throwing himself. The chief told me to take good care of him.¡± ¡°Huh. The chief?¡± ¡°I received his direct order. I appreciate your help.¡± Kwon Sung-eun bowed his head, and the doctor replied with a sense of justice. ¡°I understand. He¡¯s the one who risked his body to stop the scammer. I should take care of him, of course.¡± ¡°Is admission possible right away?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯ll make sure you can be admitted right away.¡± Some irrelevant words popped up in the process. Admission? Yoo-hyun was dumbfounded, but he thanked him first. ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything big, but thank you for your concern.¡± ¡°You¡¯re very humble, patient.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m not. But what about the diagnosis?¡± And he pinpointed the necessary part. He needed a medical certificate to prove the assault charge against Jo Hee-deok. The doctor looked at the items listed on the monitor screen again and answered. ¡°Overall, it looks like it will take three weeks to heal.¡± ¡°I see.¡± He didn¡¯t show it, but it wasn¡¯t a bad result. There was only a slight bruise on the outside. It was thanks to Kwon Sung-eun¡¯s strong words that it worked. Having gained an advantage, Yoo-hyun cautiously put his heart on the table. ¡°What if I don¡¯t get admitted?¡± ¡°You may not feel any pain right now, but it will be severe when you wake up. You need to be admitted to rest.¡± He would have refused the doctor¡¯s rmendation if it was just that. This level of pain was nothingpared to when he blocked Lee Jang-woo¡¯s fist with his meat. But Kwon Sung-eun¡¯s words kept Yoo-hyun from leaving. ¡°Mr. Han, it will be a headache if the other side hires awyer. The insurancepany will also check your admission status.¡± ¡°So if they think my condition is minor, they might let the scammers go?¡± Kwon Sung-eun nodded at Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± He didn¡¯t need to think any further when he heard the answer. There was only one thing Yoo-hyun could do. ¡°My neck hurts a lot. I¡¯ll be admitted.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head and grabbed his neck. ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll take you there.¡± Kwon Sung-eun got up and supported Yoo-hyun. Sometimes, you get caught up in something unintentional and don¡¯t even know where you¡¯re going. That was exactly the case for Yoo-hyun, who was lying in a single room ward. He was wearing a neck brace and getting an IV. Of course, he kept this a secret. He didn¡¯t want to worry his surroundings for nothing. He also wanted to sort out his thoughts quietly. That didn¡¯t mean he didn¡¯t care about the situation inside the police station. Beep. -Jo Hee-deok is waiting for hiswyer in the detention center. I checked and it seems that Jeong Da-hye¡¯s name came up twice during his statement. Nothing special though. He got the message from Kwon Sung-eun that he had been waiting for. He quickly scanned the content and replied. -Thank you for your attention. I¡¯ll ask you again if there¡¯s any problem. Thanks to the enthusiastic Kwon Sung-eun, Yoo-hyun was able to keep an eye on Jo Hee-deok¡¯s situation from afar. Jo Hee-deok¡¯s detention was prolonged because Yoo-hyun sued him for assault. He also added fraud charges, and eventually hired awyer. He thought he wouldn¡¯t be able to touch Jeong Da-hye for a while. It bothered him that Jeong Da-hye¡¯s name came up during his statement, but he couldn¡¯tpletely block that. He was thinking about this and that when it happened. Creak. The door of the ward opened and Shin Nyeong-wook, the executive director, appeared. ¡°Director.¡± Yoo-hyun tried to get up, but he stopped him. ¡°Lie down. You don¡¯t have to get up.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°Fine? I heard from Director Jung Woo-hyuk that you were pretty hurt.¡± ¡°If I was, I wouldn¡¯t have just taken it. What¡¯s that?¡± Yoo-hyun got up and pointed to the big box that Shin Nyeong-wook brought. Thump. He put the box on the floor and shrugged his shoulders. ¡°I brought it because you said you were staying alone. No one will take care of you, right?¡± The box was full of snacks, drinks, and necessities. The most wee thing was the new martial arts novel. Chapter 443: Chapter 443: ¡°Thank you. I won¡¯t be bored thanks to you.¡± ¡°Then you should let thepany know.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a short stay. It would be a bother. I¡¯m not even sick.¡± Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, shook his head as he saw Yoo-hyun take off his neck brace. ¡°You¡¯re really something else.¡± ¡°I had a very important reason this time.¡± Shin Kyung-wook smiled as he handed him a can of soda that he had opened. ¡°Yeah. Love is more important than anything.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about.¡±¡°I can¡¯t fool my eyes. You¡¯re not the type to get involved in such things.¡± He had felt it before during the exhibition, but Shin Kyung-wook had a good sense of rtionships between men and women. Even if Yoo-hyun looked at Jeong Da-hye with affection, it was not easy to catch that at a nce. Yoo-hyun stepped back at Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s confident gaze. ¡°Please pretend you don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°Ha ha. Okay. That¡¯s not a hard thing to do.¡± Shin Kyung-wook grinned and offered him a can of soda. Ting. The two cans collided and they exchanged a friendly smile. It was very quiet in the single room. It was a perfect atmosphere for chatting, and Yoo-hyun told him the stories that had umted. ¡°When I was at the exhibition, the prime minister¡­¡± ¡°I heard that the vice chairman praised you too. You did well.¡± ¡°How have you been, director?¡± ¡°I was a bit busy with some useless things. First of all¡­¡± Shin Kyung-wook also mentioned the things that had happened behind Yoo-hyun. The power struggle with the group strategy room was not Yoo-hyun¡¯s interest. What caught his attention was the decision that Shin Kyung-wook had made recently. ¡°Dying theunch of the smartphone must have been a tough choice, right?¡± ¡°Why do you think so?¡± ¡°Wouldn¡¯t the sales impact be quite big? And the people around you wouldn¡¯t be happy either.¡± The mobile phone division had stopped developing feature phones following the opinion of the innovation strategy room. On top of that, they had postponed theunch date of the newly developed smartphone. As a result, the sales were expected to drop by more than halfpared tost year. It must have been a blow, but Shin Kyung-wook was calm. ¡°It¡¯s better not to release a product that doesn¡¯t earn the trust of customers. If you button up the first button wrong, you¡¯ll get a much bigger impact on your future business. That¡¯s my judgment.¡± ¡°Yes. You made a bold decision. I have a suggestion to add to that.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°A joint venture with Google, the smartphone OS provider, to¡­¡± Yoo-hyun praised Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s judgment and mentioned the improvement n in detail. It was a way to grow Hansung, which had no smartphone DNA in development, production, and quality, in one go. ¡°A Google reference phone. You want to get blood transfusions from outside for what youck?¡± ¡°Yes. It will definitely help. The sooner, the better.¡± ¡°I see. I¡¯ll review it right away.¡± Shin Kyung-wook, who had an open ear, epted it immediately. It was the moment when the direction of thepany¡¯s business was decided in the hospital room. The two also shared the information they knew. The biggest interest was the uing Apple announcement. Naturally, Shin Kyung-wook brought up Apple¡¯s recent situation. ¡°The iPhone 4 was leaked. The whole newspaper is in a frenzy.¡± ¡°Yes. I saw the leaked video. It seemed like an employee¡¯s mistake.¡± ¡°People say it¡¯s not like Apple. That¡¯s why I hear a lot of anxious storiestely.¡± ¡°Are you talking about the news that Steve Jobs won¡¯t be at the Apple announcement?¡± Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s eyebrows twitched as Yoo-hyun guessed. ¡°That shouldn¡¯t be public yet.¡± ¡°Just like you have awork of information, I have ears to listen.¡± ¡°Whoever it is, they¡¯re brave.¡± ¡°Yes. He¡¯s a pretty useful friend.¡± Yoo-hyun, who answered, recalled the call with Danaka, the information dealer, yesterday. -Danaka, it won¡¯t go as you know. Steve Jobs will definitely be at the Apple announcement. -If that¡¯s true, my customers¡¯ choices might change. -Give Sony and Skyworks some room. You¡¯ll get a result that will help you. -I¡¯ll do that. You¡¯ve never been wrong so far. Danaka was not just a person who delivered information. He was in collusion with Yoon Joo-tak, the executive director of the group strategy room, and he had enough power to influence the decisions of each connectedpany. It was hard to move him even with a lot of power, but Yoo-hyun could. He knew his pattern and predicted what would happen next. In the end, Yoo-hyun was above Danaka in the information war. Shin Kyung-wook looked at him with curiosity. ¡°How can you be so calm when you already know? Is that information wrong?¡± ¡°Yes. Steve Jobs will show up. Even if he doesn¡¯t, I¡¯ll make him.¡± ¡°Can I ask how?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t tell you easily. It¡¯s pretty high-level information.¡± As Yoo-hyun tried to dodge, Shin Kyung-wook nodded as if he understood. ¡°Come to think of it, you¡¯re right. I can¡¯t get that for free.¡± He pretended to be calm, but he was curious. Yoo-hyun, who chuckled, told him something he hadn¡¯t told anyone else. He needed his power to connect the sess of this event to the next one. ¡°If you want to know how, then¡­¡± ¡°Is that really true?¡± ¡°Yes. You¡¯ll see the result soon.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and drank his soda. Shin Kyung-wook, who was burning his tongue, spat out a yful word. ¡°Wow. You¡¯re amazing. How can you be so great and still struggle with love?¡± ¡°Pfft. Why are you bringing that up all of a sudden?¡± As Yoo-hyun spat out the soda he was drinking, Shin Kyung-wook shrugged his shoulders. ¡°Ha ha. I can see how flustered you are.¡± Beep. Then Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone rang. -Can Ie to your room for a moment? I have something to talk to you. Shin Kyung-wook noticed Yoo-hyun¡¯s awkward expression and guessed again. ¡°It seems like you have a precious guesting soon?¡± ¡°You¡¯re too much, director.¡± ¡°You must be happy.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it.¡± Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, stood up from his seat and looked down at Yoo-hyun. His face was full of a pleasant smile. ¡°You shouldn¡¯t neglect yourdy. Express yourself clearly when you have the chance.¡± ¡°That¡¯s the most valuable advice you¡¯ve given me so far.¡± ¡°I think I¡¯m one step ahead of you when ites to love.¡± ¡°Ha ha. You¡¯re amazing.¡± Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up with admiration. Shin Kyung-wook chuckled and patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Good luck. I want to see you happier.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll make sure that happens.¡± As Yoo-hyun showed his determination, Shin Kyung-wook smiled contentedly and left. Jeong Da-hye¡¯s arrival here meant that she had already grasped the situation to some extent. She might have heard it from Shin Kwang-se, the manager, or at the coffee shop. How much did she know? What was she thinking right now? Squeak. Yoo-hyun¡¯s worries faded away as soon as he saw her enter the room. He wanted to make her smile, so he took the initiative. ¡°Oh my, did you buy this for me? How did you know I like vitamin drinks?¡± ¡°I¡¯m d you do.¡± She answered softly and put the box of vitamin drinks on the table next to her. Yoo-hyun smiled and gestured her to sit down. ¡°You must have been tired froming all this way. Please sit down.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m fine.¡± She lowered her head and looked at Yoo-hyun. Her eyes were blurry with a lot of worries. He had to hear her out first, so Yoo-hyun started the conversation. ¡°You seem to have something to ask me. You can say anything.¡± ¡°Did you go to the police station?¡± ¡°I got tangled up with some weird people for a while.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°I was at the coffee shop, and they suddenly started making trouble.¡± Yoo-hyun tried to gloss over it, but Jeong Da-hye seemed to be sure of something. ¡°Why did you go to the coffee shop with him?¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°Tell me quickly.¡± There was no way out of this situation. He felt helpless and grabbed his neck. ¡°Ugh.¡± ¡°Are you okay?¡± She was startled and came closer to support him. Thanks to that, their distance became closer in an instant. ¡°I¡¯m fine. I¡¯ll just lie down for a bit.¡± ¡°Okay. You do that.¡± She put her left arm behind his head and gentlyid him down. A faint and deepvender scent came from her embrace. At the same time, old memories of being with her came to his mind. -I¡¯ve always dreamed of a life that is always perfect like the meaning ofvender. Even though it didn¡¯t work out that way. That¡¯s when you started likingvender scent. He was d to see her again, and leaned his back on the bed that was slightly tilted up. There were many things he wanted to hear and say, but not now. Yoo-hyun already knew the answer and suggested to her. ¡°How about we answer your question after we secure the G20?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I think I¡¯ll be in better shape by then, and you¡¯ll be more rxed too.¡± She wouldn¡¯t have any better options even if she heard the answer now. It was a reasonable proposal to talk with less burden on their minds. ¡°Okay. I¡¯lle backter.¡± ¡°Next time, bring something sweet. Like your favorite cake.¡± ¡°I will.¡± She left herst words and went out to the hallway. ng. The door closed and Jeong Da-hye¡¯s footsteps stopped. Thud. She leaned her head against the wall and looked at the ceiling. The fluorescent light flickered mercilessly like her heart right now. She clenched her chest in pain and muttered. ¡°Thank you.¡± She looked very troubled. Yoo-hyun, who was leaning on the bed in the room, also looked at the ceiling. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Everything will be fine.¡± He said with his feelings for Jeong Da-hye in his words. They scattered in the air. There was one more guest who came. It was Kwon Sung-eun, the sergeant who came with him to the hospital. ¡°How are you feeling, Mr. Han Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°Not so good.¡± ¡°Backstabbing, right?¡± ¡°What?¡± He was surprised and opened his eyes wide. Kwon Sung-eun smirked meaningfully. ¡°I have something that suits your skills.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°There must be a story behind it.¡± ¡°Ugh.¡± He felt ufortable and grabbed his chest. Seeing him like that, Kwon Sung-eunughed softly. ¡°I¡¯ll leave you alone since you¡¯re in pain.¡± He said that as hisst words and left the room. He sat up again and took a deep breath before Kwon Sung-eun came back in. ¡°Sorry, I came back to say that he¡¯s a bad scammer. Ha ha.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He was silent and Kwon Sung-eun quickly left again. He finally calmed down and stayed quietly in the hospital for a while. He had a lot to prepare for the uing Apple announcement. He had to synthesize the information he already knew and present apletely new direction. He had to be careful because his opponent was Steve Jobs. He also checked on Jo Hee-deok¡¯s situation from time to time. One afternoon, a few dayster. As always, he got a call from Kwon Sung-eun at the scheduled time. -Jo Hee-deok had previous fraud convictions, and there were quite a few recent victims. We also secured testimonies. ¡°I see.¡± -As you said, he was vicious. And we have solid evidence of the assault, so he won¡¯t be able to get out for a while. ¡°Thank you. I feel relieved.¡± It wasn¡¯t just a word, he really felt relieved. If Jo Hee-deok was arrested, he wouldn¡¯t have anything to do with Jeong Da-hye anymore. Chapter 444: Chapter 444: Yoo-hyun chuckled as he thought of Jo Hee-deok after hanging up the phone. ¡°It¡¯s the first time I¡¯m d he¡¯s a bad guy.¡± He quickly shook off his thoughts of Jo Hee-deok and checked on Jeong Da-hye¡¯s situation. He was able to hear it easily through Shin Kwang-se, the manager. -I¡¯m so busy with work that I have to go to the office with a band-aid on my face, while you¡¯re restingfortably in the hospital¡­ ¡°I understand. Team Leader Jeong is doing well.¡± Of course, he ignored the nonsense and only confirmed the necessary news about Jeong Da-hye. She was preparing the materials to announce when the G20 bid was sessful. That was enough to reassure him, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t let his guard down until the end.That was why he stayed in the hospital room for a while. He got a clear grasp of thepany¡¯s situation through Jang Jun-sik, who contacted him every day. -Following Japan¡¯s Sony, China¡¯s Skyworks also raised their gs for the Retina Premium marketing. The IT and mobile sectors are progressing smoothly. ¡°Good. You¡¯re working hard.¡± -No, sir. You¡¯re working harder. Should Ie and help you? ¡°Don¡¯t evere. Never.¡± Did Jang Jun-sik know that Yoo-hyun was in the hospital? Yoo-hyun grimaced at the scenario he didn¡¯t even want to imagine and hung up the phone. A few more days passed, and the nned schedule came close. In the meantime, Jo Hee-deok was arrested and investigated for various crimes. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun had the freedom to choose. He told Kim Young-gil, the manager who was going on a business trip with him, his decision. ¡°Manager, as I told you before, I¡¯ll go ahead.¡± -Are you sure you¡¯ll be okay by yourself? Yoo-hyun shrugged at Kim Young-gil¡¯s concern. ¡°Yes. This is something I have to do alone.¡± -I¡¯ll be there right after the exhibition preparation. You¡¯re really working hard. ¡°You said you stayed up all night preparing the materials to hand over to the press at Apple¡¯s announcement. You¡¯re working harder, Manager.¡± -That¡¯s my job, what can I say. Kim Young-gil¡¯s dedication to his work was unchanged even after he became a part leader. Yoo-hyun smiled and asked him one more thing. ¡°Okay. And don¡¯t be swayed by any bad news, no matter what.¡± -I got it. I¡¯ll assume that Steve Jobs will definitely make the announcement. ¡°That¡¯s good enough. See you in the US then.¡± -Okay. Take care. They didn¡¯t need a long conversation as they had built a deep trust through working together. Yoo-hyun hung up the phone and looked at the calendar on the wall of the hospital room. The G20 bid results didn¡¯te out today, so it was likely that they woulde out tomorrow, thest scheduled day. It meant that he had to leave without seeing Jeong Da-hye¡¯s smile. ¡°But it turned out the way you wanted, right?¡± Yoo-hyunforted his regretful feelings with a single word he spat out. Then he closed his eyes and imagined the events that would unfold. It was time for the Group Strategy Office and Han Kyung-hoe toe forward in the situation. It meant that the real fight had begun. From Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s executive position, he had to make some results somehow. If he couldn¡¯t? In the worst case scenario, he could be pushed out with Shin Myung-ho, the vice chairman. The decisive point was this Apple announcement. Squeeze. Yoo-hyun clenched his fist and gathered his will. At that moment, in the Han Sung Tower 18th floor home appliance business director¡¯s office. Shin Cheon-sik, the vice president, sitting in the seat of honor, asked Yoon Ju-tak, the executive director. ¡°Did you block all the stock purchases by Shin Kyung-wook?¡± ¡°Yes. I cleaned it up neatly. So now I¡¯m going to make a move.¡± ¡°Make a move?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to rece the president of Han Sung Electronics.¡± At Yoon Ju-tak¡¯s decision, Woo Chang-beom, the executive director of the management support division, sparkled his eyes. ¡°That¡¯s a good idea. It¡¯s a good time for various reasons, since the quarterly sales of the mobile phone division are the worst.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already notified the presidents of each subsidiary. If you make up your mind, I¡¯ll start right away.¡± As Yoon Ju-tak conveyed his will, Shin Cheon-sik¡¯s mouth curled up. ¡°What about LCD?¡± ¡°As I told you, I¡¯ve worked on the Japanese and Chinesepanies. The TV sector, which has a lot of sales, will be hit hard.¡± Shin Cheon-sik nodded his head and pointed out one more problem he anticipated. ¡°What about Apple? If they push it, the situation might change, you know.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Steve Jobs won¡¯t make the announcement.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°Yes. Even if he does, there¡¯s a problem with the Apple Phone 4 right now.¡± Woo Chang-beom, who was listening, clicked his tongue. ¡°Huh. It must be a double whammy for Apple.¡± ¡°Yes. This Apple announcement with no steam will be the beginning of the downfall of Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho and Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook.¡± Yoon Ju-tak smiled viciously, and Shin Cheon-sik nodded his head in satisfaction. The next morning. The news that Yoo-hyun had been waiting for, and the news that Jeong Da-hye¡¯s wish was in, was announced to the world. Yoo-hyun, who was sitting in the business ss seat of the flight to San Francisco, looked at the front page of the two newspapers alternately on the tray. Both newspapers ran the articles on the front page as if they werepeting. That¡¯s how great the news was, and Jeong Da-hye was at the center of it. She had reached the end of her hard work for more than half a year through this achievement. Breaking the prejudice of being young and female was a bonus. Thanks to that, her wings were attached to her steps. How far could she fly? Yoo-hyun smiled fondly as he thought of her heading to the peak. He was absorbed in his thoughts for a long time and turned the newspaper over again. Crackle. When he reached the IT page, there was amon news on both newspapers as if they had made a promise. It was unusual for Steve Jobs not to show up at the preparation site for the announcement. One newspaper mentioned health problems as the reason, and the other newspaper brought up the Apple Phone 4 issue. Both were rumors, but they made it to the top of the domestic IT news by riding on foreign media. This was a glimpse of Steve Jobs¡¯ influence. ¡°What a remarkable person.¡± Yoo-hyun snickered as he recalled the moment he faced Steve Jobs at the evaluation meeting. He could feel the pressure of that time just by that. And he was going to face him again this time. Of course, the difficulty was twice as high. Could he do well? Thump thump. He was more excited than afraid. A flight attendant came up to him and asked. ¡°Would you like a cup of coffee?¡± ¡°Yes. That would be nice.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. The Apple news that broke out as a sh made thepany turn upside down. Especially, Lim Jun-pyo, the vice president who had staked his neck on the Apple announcement, was furious. Squeak. He opened the door of the LCD business director¡¯s office and shouted at Kim Hyun-min, the manager who came in. ¡°Manager Kim, what the hell is going on? This is aplete disaster story.¡± ¡°No, sir.¡± ¡°What? Do you have an alternative?¡± As Lim Jun-pyo red at him with fiery eyes, Kim Hyun-min hesitated for a moment. He remembered what he had talked to Yoo-hyun on the phone a while ago. -Manager, have I ever told you to close your eyes and trust me once? -Why? Are you trying to do something weird? What is it? -Please trust me this one time. The Apple announcement will be a sess. He was always like this, whether he believed it or not. He felt guilty, but he trusted him more. Kim Hyun-min took a breath and looked straight at Lim Jun-pyo. ¡°We sent a vanguard to prepare for the problem.¡± ¡°What are they going to do? Negotiate with Steve Jobs?¡± Lim Jun-pyo scoffed, but Kim Hyun-min didn¡¯t avoid his gaze. ¡°Yes. We will make it a sess, no matter what.¡± ¡°Or else?¡± ¡°I will take responsibility. Please trust me once.¡± Kim Hyun-min bowed his head with determination. ¡°Sigh. You better keep your word.¡± Lim Jun-pyo sighed. The news that the G20 was sessfully hosted in Korea made the Foreign Ministry building buzz. There were cheers everywhere, but Jeong Da-hye had no time to be happy. She was busy moving around all day, distributing press materials and announcing internal ns. The continuous work ended around sunset. When everyone went to toast, Jeong Da-hye ran to the hospital. The hospital where Yoo-hyun was staying. ¡°Huff, huff.¡± She caught her breath as she entered the hospital. She had a banana cheesecake that Yoo-hyun liked in her hand. It was also her favorite cake. What should she say first? She pushed back her curiosity and excitement and opened the door to the hospital room. There was a name tag on the entrance, but there was no one in the room. ¡°¡­¡± Shuffle. On the neatly arranged bed, there was an envelope. -Dear Alice. Jeong Da-hye opened the envelope with her English name on it as if she was bewitched. -Da-hye, congrattions. I sincerely support you as you fly higher and higher towards your goal. ps. Don¡¯t eat the cake by yourself, and keep it in the freezer. I¡¯ll eat it when Ie back from the San Francisco trip. From. Steve. Sheughed at the short words. ¡°You never change, do you?¡± He was as selfish as ever. But Jeong Da-hye wasn¡¯t annoyed. Rather, her lips curled up. ¡°You¡¯re not supposed to freeze the cake, Steve.¡± On a happy day, Yoo-hyun wasn¡¯t there, but he left a letter and a cake. Her footsteps looked much lighter than before as she turned around. In the early morning of San Francisco time, Yoo-hyun was in the Airbnb office. He sat on the sofa in the meeting room and checked the message from Jeong Da-hye that had just arrived. -I¡¯m going to visit you tomorrow, when are you free? He had already heard from the nurse that she hade and gone, but he pretended not to know. It was four hours after she had left. She waited until midnight on purpose, considering the time difference. She was very Jeong Da-hye-like in many ways. Yoo-hyun smiled. Thud. Brian Chesky brought a fancy breakfast to the table. ¡°Did you get some good news?¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s good news.¡± ¡°Better than seeing my bacon cheese omelet?¡± Brian Chesky pointed to the te and raised his eyebrows. He had a unique cheerful expression. Yoo-hyun smiled. ¡°Respect my personal taste. I¡¯ll eat well anyway.¡± ¡°Go ahead and eat. I¡¯ll make you some coffee.¡± Brian Chesky moved before Yoo-hyun could answer. He walked briskly, looking unusually bright. It was understandable, since the Airbnb business was sailing smoothly. The cumtive number of reservations exceeded one million, and the sales grew by 200%pared to thest quarter. The number of hosts also increased rapidly, so that there was an Airbnb anywhere you clicked on the map in San Francisco. Even around Steve Jobs¡¯ house, there was an Airbnb host. Brian Chesky came back with coffee and said to Yoo-hyun, who was eating. ¡°Steve Jobs went to work today. I heard it directly from Kevin, who lives across the block.¡± ¡°He didn¡¯t look good in the pictures?¡± ¡°Ignore the pictures taken by the paparazzi. He even goes for walks healthily.¡± ¡°Thanks. You made me more confident.¡± In the past, Steve Jobs had sessfully announced the Apple Phone 4 despite his illness. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t know the details of the situation at the time, but he guessed it would be the same this time. Of course, he didn¡¯t rule out the possibility that there might be some changes. He checked Steve Jobs¡¯ status one more time through Brian Chesky. Chapter 445: Chapter 445: Brian Chesky, who was deep in thought, asked. ¡°Are you sure you know what Steve Jobs is going to do?¡± ¡°He¡¯s probably having a headache because of the iPhone 4 issue.¡± ¡°What issue?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was about to answer. ng. The office door opened and Joe Gebbia came in. ¡°Steve.¡±¡°Long time no see.¡± Yoo-hyun hugged him while Nathan Blecharczyk also showed up. They had a long and pleasant reunion since they hadn¡¯t seen each other for a while. The table was neatly cleared. Without even needing to make more coffee, the four founders chatted. They mixed serious business talk with light jokes. Joe Gebbia, who wasughing about a crazy host story, mentioned the new investment. ¡°Oh, Steve, there¡¯s a venture capital that wants to invest in us. The condition is¡­¡± ¡°We don¡¯t need the money right now, do we?¡± ¡°Not really.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s wait a bit. The terms will be much better soon.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer made Joe Gebbia nod immediately. ¡°Okay. I wanted to hear your opinion anyway.¡± ¡°If Steve says so, we should consider it positively.¡± Brian Chesky also agreed without hesitation. They all epted Yoo-hyun¡¯s words without any awkwardness. They felt more like partners than outsiders. Nathan Blecharczyk gave Yoo-hyun a boost. ¡°Steve, you were right. Focusing on the mobile inte page was the key to sess.¡± ¡°You did a great job with the site design.¡± ¡°No. If you hadn¡¯t told me, I would have focused on the PC web. I didn¡¯t expect so many people to ess it from mobile.¡± As Nathan Blecharczyk said, many web developers were still stuck in the PC environment. But the world had changed, and people who needed amodation on the spot essed the inte from the streets. Thanks to that, the Airbnb site, which was optimized for mobile, got more attention. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t stop there. ¡°Then you must have done what I asked you to do.¡± ¡°You mean the app development?¡± ¡°Yeah. Based on the iPhone 4 environment, and with the features I requested.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words made Nathan Blecharczyk nod. ¡°I¡¯m working on it right now. I think I can meet the deadline.¡± Joe Gebbia asked. ¡°But Steve, do you have to finish it before the iPhone 4unch?¡± ¡°Yes. The phone won¡¯t be released right after theunch, you know.¡± Brian Chesky also expressed his doubt. Yoo-hyun looked around at his three curious friends and told them the truth. He had dyed mentioning it because of the pressure, but it was something he couldn¡¯t postpone any longer. ¡°There¡¯s a reason why we have to finish it before theunch. Steve Jobs is going to present our app.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°St, Steve Jobs?¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± The three people were shocked by Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°Maybe there will be some more revisions. We might have to respond to Steve Jobs¡¯ requests.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± Nathan Blecharczyk couldn¡¯t close his mouth in surprise. Brian Chesky, who was next to him, said with a dumbfounded expression. ¡°Steve, you don¡¯t seem to know, but Steve Jobs is not the kind of person who mentions other people¡¯s stuff. Besides, we don¡¯t have any connection with him.¡± ¡°Just ask him when you meet him.¡± ¡°What? You¡¯re going to meet Steve Jobs? Is that possible?¡± Joe Gebbia blinked his eyes and asked. ¡°Maybe?¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders and looked at the phone on the table. It was about time for the answer toe. At that moment, the atmosphere in the secret room on the third floor of Apple¡¯s headquarters was tense. A man was bowing his head next to the whiteboard that was filled with notes. Steve Jobs, who was sitting on a one-person sofa, poured out his sarcasm. ¡°You son of a bitch. You ruined the iPhone 4. Everything went to hell because of you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m s, sorry.¡± Sam Paster, the hardware manager, bent his waist as if to bury his face in the ground. Tim Cook, the operations manager, cautiously suggested. ¡°Steve, how about dying the product schedule?¡± ¡°Are you kidding me? There¡¯s no dy even if I get dirt in my eyes.¡± ¡°If we make a mistake, the customers¡¯ints could be significant. Especially the antenna, which is rted to the call quality¡­¡± ¡°Tim, shut up. You¡¯re making me angry.¡± Steve Jobs¡¯ words made the meeting room quiet. Everyone knew that if they touched him, he would explode. nk. Then the door opened and Phil Schiller came in. In the silent atmosphere, Phil Schiller carefully spoke. ¡°Steve, I have something to tell you.¡± ¡°Tell me.¡± Steve Jobs answered without even turning his head, and Phil Schiller opened his mouth. His expression was full of embarrassment. ¡°There¡¯s someone who says he can solve our problem.¡± ¡°What?¡± Steve Jobs looked incredulous, and the people who heard him blinked their eyes. The three people who were sitting on the sofa in the Airbnb office were flustered. It was because of the aftermath of Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Especially Brian Chesky, who couldn¡¯t believe it. ¡°I know you¡¯re amazing, but even Steve Jobs¡­¡± Zing. Then Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone rang. Brian Chesky blinked his eyes at the name of the caller on the screen. ¡°Wow. Phil Schiller? Do you really have a connection with Apple?¡± Yoo-hyun checked the message and nodded. ¡°He says let¡¯s meet tomorrow.¡± ¡°Really? You¡¯re meeting Steve Jobs? For real?¡± Brian Chesky looked nervous. Nathan Blecharczyk and Joe Gebbia expressed their concern. ¡°Steve, you don¡¯t have to push it. He might get angry if you ask him to use our service.¡± ¡°Yeah, Steve Jobs is not someone you canpromise with.¡± They had a valid point. Of course, Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t just go there. He took something out of his pocket and put it on the table. Thud. ¡°What is that?¡± The three of them asked with bewildered expressions. ¡°It¡¯s the magic device that will make me the major shareholder of Airbnb.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. The iPhone 4 had made a historic sales record when it was released. But the process was not smooth. The initial iPhone 4 products had an issue where the phone would not work if a finger touched the antenna line on the lower right side. This problem, known as the ¡®antenna gate¡¯, caused Apple to receive a lot of criticism from the media. As customersined, Apple eventually apologized and offered free bumper cases. They even made a humiliating promise to give a 100% refund if they wanted. At the time of the controversy, Steve Jobs had said something. -There is no defect in the product. The problem is the users who hold it wrong. That sentence was still strongly engraved in Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind. Was there a better way to describe Steve Jobs than that? The next morning. Yoo-hyun was in the secret room on the third floor of Apple¡¯s headquarters. He recalled Steve Jobs¡¯ words and chuckled to himself. It was absurd, even after thinking about it. But he maintained a calm expression on the outside and faced the arrogant perfectionist. Steve Jobs, wearing his trademark ck turtleneck and jeans, shed his eyes. ¡°What kind of problem did youe to tell me?¡± That one sentence pierced through the proposal that Yoo-hyun had sent through Philip Schiller. Yoo-hyun said he knew the solution to the problem and wanted to meet Steve Jobs in person. It would have been impossible to challenge him if they didn¡¯t know each other. Yoo-hyun answered bluntly. ¡°It¡¯s the antenna problem of the iPhone 4.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°More precisely, the iPhone 4 has a problem where the antenna reception drops when a finger touches the antenna line on the lower right side.¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun finished speaking, Steve Jobs turned his head sharply. At the same time, the heads of the Apple executives who were standing next to him bowed. Only the hardware department employees who had been confined for a week and couldn¡¯t go home, and the core members of Apple who were here knew this fact. Steve Jobs snorted and scanned the Apple executives. ¡°Huh. There was a rat. I can¡¯t believe this secret leaked.¡± ¡°¡­¡± No one here could answer. In the silent atmosphere, Steve Jobs turned his head to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Or are you in cahoots with those dirty information brokers?¡± Steve Jobs¡¯ deep and fierce eyes stared at Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. Yoo-hyun felt a suffocating pressure, but he lifted the corners of his mouth. His insolent appearance twisted Steve Jobs¡¯ lips. As his anger was about to explode, Yoo-hyun opened his mouth first. ¡°Does it matter how I found out? Or is it more important to solve it properly?¡± ¡°Are you ying word games with me?¡± ¡°Word games? That¡¯s harsh. I¡¯m just trying to help you.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t want to hear it, I¡¯ll leave.¡± Yoo-hyun shouted, and the Apple executives turned pale. The most absurd thing was Steve Jobs himself. Even Bill Gates, who used to be his rival, didn¡¯t dare to provoke him like that. But what made this kid so confident? Steve Jobs remembered Yoo-hyun¡¯s previous retina disy announcement and gave a sarcasticugh. ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°I wouldn¡¯t havee here if I wasn¡¯t.¡± ¡°Tell me. If I don¡¯t like it, there will be no retina premium announcement.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do that.¡± Yoo-hyun answered casually, but he was not calm inside. He had to walk on a tightrope with limited information from now on. He could fall into the abyss with one mistake, so he had to be careful. Yoo-hyun reminded himself of that and asked Steve Jobs. ¡°Can we rify the cause of the problem first?¡± ¡°Whatever you want.¡± Steve Jobs nodded his head with his arms crossed. Yoo-hyun turned his body to the Apple executives and walked out. Squeak. As soon as he moved one step, everyone¡¯s eyes were on Yoo-hyun. He approached Sam Paster, the hardware manager who was standing on the far right. He had short blond hair and thick double eyelids that were impressive, but dark circles under his eyes showed his troubles. ¡°The reason for the Apple antenna issue is that they used a stainless steel antenna instead of a stic antenna.¡± ¡°How did you¡­¡± Yoo-hyun sped up, not giving him a chance to answer. Instead of answering, he moved his gaze to Jonathan Ive, the design manager. He seemed to be so busy that he had a beard on his clean face. ¡°This was because the design team pushed for an innovative design. They probably had some ideas to improve it, but it was toote.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jonathan Ive¡¯s expression confirmed Yoo-hyun¡¯s hypothesis. He passed him and looked at Tim Cook, the management manager. He had white hair and horn-rimmed sses, and his forehead narrowed. ¡°The problem was also that they went out without enough verification to meet the schedule. The Chinese line was already set up and couldn¡¯t be stopped.¡± ¡°Did the information leak from China?¡± Tim Cook asked, pointing out the wrong thing, and Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders. ¡°Of course not. Just consider it as a very strong interest.¡± With Tim Cook¡¯s words, Yoo-hyunpletely understood Apple¡¯s situation. There was a solution to the iPhone 4 antenna problem, but it was impossible to meet the schedule. And Steve Jobs would never postpone the schedule because of his personality. It was a dilemma. They must have prepared an alternative in this situation. Chapter 446: Chapter 446: Yoo-hyun approached Philip Siller, the marketing manager, and reached out his hand. ¡°Philip, give me the iPhone 4.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He had be quite close with Yoo-hyun after the retina panel negotiation, but he couldn¡¯t help but hesitate now. It was because Steve Jobs hated the idea of the iPhone 4 being leaked so much that he would cause a scene. As Philip Siller looked around, a deep voice rang out. ¡°Philip, just give it to him.¡± ¡°Yes. Okay.¡± Philip Siller quickly answered and took out the iPhone 4 from his jacket pocket.It seemed that he had done a lot of testing, as there were traces of fingerprints on the metal frame where the antenna was drawn. Yoo-hyun turned his body towards Steve Jobs and held the iPhone in his right hand. His index finger was touching the antenna part. ¡°As long as you don¡¯t hold it like this and make a call, there won¡¯t be any problem. Left-handed people might have some trouble though, since their palms will touch it.¡± ¡°You didn¡¯te here to say something like that, did you?¡± Steve Jobs asked sharply, and the Apple executives swallowed their saliva. Even then, Yoo-hyun was rxed. He never rushed and unfolded his logic step by step, like tapping a stone bridge. ¡°Of course not. The bottom line is that the customer¡¯s hand should not touch the antenna line.¡± ¡°So?¡± ¡°They need some protective equipment, since they can¡¯t avoid holding it in their hand.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re going to say something stupid like selling bumper cases, stop. I think I¡¯ll get very angry if you do.¡± Steve Jobs said, and Philip Siller¡¯s face turned red. That was the method he had suggested a while ago, and Steve Jobs had been furious when he heard it. Yoo-hyun chuckled inwardly as he faced the ironic scene. What if they had provided bumper cases at that time? At least they wouldn¡¯t have been humiliated enough to hold a press conference. But even if Yoo-hyun told him this, Steve Jobs wouldn¡¯t have epted it. Steve Jobs was a person who pursued perfection that much. Yoo-hyun pinpointed that part. ¡°Of course not. How can you leave a w on the perfect iPhone? And what¡¯s the point of putting a case on this beautiful iPhone? Besides, if you take it off and make a call, it¡¯s all for nothing.¡± As if he saw through everything, Steve Jobs raised his eyebrows at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He understood the core problem and pointed out the drawbacks of the improvement n in one breath. Now he wanted to hear the answer right away, rather than how he found out. Steve Jobs¡¯s voice softened a bit. ¡°Stop beating around the bush and get to the point.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll show you the solution now.¡± Thinking that it was time, Yoo-hyun answered without hesitation. Carefully. He turned around and took something out of his pants pocket. Then he fiddled with the iPhone. His mysterious action aroused curiosity. Steve Jobs, the king of the world, leaned his head forward. The Apple executives also came closer. But they couldn¡¯t see what he was doing, since Yoo-hyun held the iPhone close to his body. ¡®What the hell is he trying to do?¡¯ They could only raise question marks in their heads. After about a minute? Yoo-hyun turned his body quickly, and the people were startled and stepped back. Cough. Steve Jobs coughed and asked. ¡°Hmm, hmm. Are you done already?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s done.¡± ¡°Done?¡± Steve Jobs looked at the iPhone in Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand with a dumbfounded expression. He couldn¡¯t see any difference. Yoo-hyun smiled and handed the iPhone to Steve Jobs. ¡°Check it yourself.¡± ¡°What¡¯s different¡­ huh?¡± Steve Jobs¡¯s eyes widened as he held the iPhone. It was because of the sticker attached to the antenna surface. The silver sticker, which matched the metal surface, had the Apple logo on it. Grit. Steve Jobs clenched his teeth for a moment. ¡°Are you trying to make a dent on the perfect iPhone with this?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not bad if you stick it neatly. And I¡¯m sure Jonathan will make it much cooler than this.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t y with words. How is this different from a bumper case?¡± Steve Jobs red at him with a stiff voice. It was just eye contact, but he felt a strong pressure that squeezed his heart. Yoo-hyun hid his nervousness and looked into his eyes and answered. ¡°It¡¯s different. You can take off a bumper case, but you can¡¯t peel off a sticker.¡± It was such a ridiculous thing to say that Tim Cook couldn¡¯t help but intervene. ¡°Why can¡¯t you peel it off? Wouldn¡¯t it be worse if you peel it off once, since you have to repair it?¡± ¡°Tim.¡± ¡°Sorry, sorry.¡± Tim Cook backed off at Steve Jobs¡¯s call. The fierce eyes turned to Yoo-hyun again. ¡°You must have thought about that before you said it, right?¡± ¡°Of course. You can¡¯t peel off the sticker.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t peel it off?¡± ¡°The improved products won¡¯t have stickers on them.¡± ¡°What?¡± Steve Jobs narrowed his eyes at Yoo-hyun¡¯s confident answer. What was the rtionship between the improved products not having stickers and not being able to peel off the stickers? Not only Steve Jobs, but also the others looked puzzled. Then, Philip Siller¡¯s eyes widened. As the marketing manager, he was an expert in advertising. ¡°Could it be a limited edition?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and answered. ¡°Yes. This sticker will be a premium that only the first customers who lined up to buy it can enjoy.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Suddenly, Steve Jobs¡¯s head shed. He handed the iPhone he was holding to Philip Siller. ¡°Philip, check it out.¡± ¡°Yes. Okay.¡± Philip Siller quickly came over and took the iPhone. Yoo-hyun¡¯s suggestion was not perfect. It would increase thebor cost to put stickers on every product that was released. And no matter how good the stickers were, they were not as neat as the metal surface. Still, Yoo-hyun was sure that Steve Jobs would adopt this idea. He could tell from Steve Jobs¡¯s muttering. ¡°A limited edition, huh? They would even want to put stickers that didn¡¯t exist.¡± He was a person who wanted a perfectunch effect as much as mechanical perfection. That was why he put so much effort into the presentation. A momentter. Philip Siller, who had been testing the call quality by changing his hand position, said. ¡°Steve, there is no problem with the antenna reception.¡± ¡°Of course not, since your fingers are not touching it.¡± Steve Jobs nodded, and Jonathan Ive added a word. ¡°It would be nice to give it a hologram effect and engrave a small serial number.¡± Without giving Yoo-hyun a chance to intervene, Steve Jobs gave his order. ¡°Right. We need to make it special. Start right away.¡± ¡°Yes. Okay.¡± Jonathan Ive bowed his head and moved immediately. Sam Fester, who had been through hell because of the faulty hardware design, followed him. He ran with all his might. Steve Jobs summed up the situation in one word and took a step. Thud. There was a young Asian man who had suddenly appeared and performed a mysterious magic. It was a situation that even the CEOs he wanted would feel pressured, but the man¡¯s expression was rxed. How could he do that? Steve Jobs¡¯s sharp eyes softened at the fresh stimulus. But Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t let his guard down. Rather, he focused more at thest gate. ¡°What do you want?¡± He had imagined this question countless times, but he didn¡¯t get excited. He answered calmly, as he had practiced. ¡°I don¡¯t want anything.¡± ¡°Nothing?¡± ¡°Yes. But I have a suggestion for Apple. Oh, and it will also help the presentation.¡± As soon as he heard the answer, Steve Jobs¡¯s mouth curled up. He offered a one-person sofa seat to the guest for the first time. ¡°Sit down. I¡¯m curious about your story.¡± ¡°It will definitely help.¡± Yoo-hyun sat down and smiled. The world was changing at an unprecedented speed, as the inte became possible in the palm of the hand. The starting point of all this was the iPhone, which was released three years ago. And the time for another change hade. It was time to introduce the iPhone 4 to the world, following the iPhone 3, which had recorded a revolutionary hit. The anticipation was explosive, and the Apple craze was blowing in the global IT industry. Even in Korea, where the iPhone had no connection, there were news rted to it every day. While the world was buzzing, Yoo-hyun also moved busily. He went back and forth between the Airbnb office and the Apple headquarters, and kept in touch with thepany. It was to prepare for the presentation and the aftermath. It was the day before the presentation. Yoo-hyun was at the San Francisco airport, talking to Kim Hyun-min, the manager. Kim Hyun-min¡¯s loud voice came through the phone. -I got it. I¡¯m doing everything you told me to do, so just tell me quickly. ¡°What?¡± -You know, how did you persuade Steve Jobs? ¡°I¡¯ll tell youter. It¡¯s no fun if I tell you now.¡± Kim Hyun-min¡¯s voice faded at Yoo-hyun¡¯s joke. -Are you kidding? Do you know how hard I was in front of the vice president because of that? Yoo-hyun snorted at theining Kim Hyun-min. ¡°Hey, you got over it, right?¡± -No, but still¡­ ¡°Oh? People areing out of the gate. I¡¯ll call youter.¡± -Hey, is a deputy more important than me? Kim Hyun-min asked as Yoo-hyun corrected him. ¡°He¡¯s a manager now. He got promoted, remember?¡± -Is that a promotion, when he just umted years of service while goofing off at school? ¡°You¡¯re saying you miss him, but you¡¯re pretending. I¡¯ll have fun ande back.¡± -You¡¯re making me so mad right now¡­ Yoo-hyun hung up the phone and raised his hand. ¡°Manager Park.¡± At his voice, a man who came out of the gate looked around. He saw him and raised both hands and waved them, jumping up and down. ¡°Oh? Yoo-hyun. Manager Kim.¡± People looked at him, but he didn¡¯t seem embarrassed at all. Kim Young-gil, who was next to Yoo-hyun, shook his head. ¡°Park Seung-woo, that guy is still the same even after drinking American water.¡± ¡°But he lost a lot of weight, right?¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders and opened his arms. Park Seung-woo, who had gone from a big bear to a deer, ran over and hugged Yoo-hyun. Wham. ¡°I missed you, my mentee.¡± ¡°Me too, mentor.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly in front of the old acquaintance he hadn¡¯t seen for a long time. Chapter 447: Chapter 447: Park Seung-woo, the manager, looked very happy to see his colleagues after a long time. ¡°You have no idea how long I¡¯ve been waiting for this day. I have everything nned out for us. We¡¯re going to¡­¡± His chatter continued even as they got into the car and entered the hotel suite. He was not only talkative, but also easily amazed. ¡°What¡¯s this? Since when didpany employees get such luxurious business trips?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°I mean, it¡¯s weird enough that you¡¯re driving a Benz, but you¡¯re also sleeping in this spacious ce?¡± The hotel room with a living room was veryrge, and all the decorations were super high-end. Park Seung-woo, who had stayed in a narrow dormitory room at school, had a rough idea of how expensive this room was.The answer was already given by Kim Young-gil, the manager who had experienced everything at thest Apple product review meeting. ¡°Never mind that, take this.¡± ¡°What is this?¡± Park Seung-woo, who took theptop handed by Kim Young-gil, blinked his eyes. ¡°It¡¯s the presentation material for the business director. Can you finish it up for me?¡± ¡°Why me?¡± ¡°I have to go to Apple headquarters with Han, the deputy. But you have nothing to do.¡± ¡°No, you just became a team leader and now¡­¡± He was too surprised to stutter, and Yoo-hyun patted Park Seung-woo¡¯s back. ¡°You¡¯re good at it. Aren¡¯t you an MBA graduate?¡± ¡°What, what?¡± ¡°We¡¯ll be back in a while, so please take care of it. Let¡¯s have a drink tomorrow.¡± ¡°We¡¯re going.¡± Yoo-hyun winked, and Kim Young-gil waved his hand and went outside. Kim Young-gil, who closed the door, said to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Are you sure he won¡¯t get mad?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. He¡¯s not that kind of person.¡± It was at that moment. ng. The door opened and Park Seung-woo stuck his face out. Kim Young-gil, who was right in front of him, was startled. ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°Manager.¡± ¡°What? You can¡¯t go to Apple headquarters because you¡¯re not registered.¡± Kim Young-gil moved his body and answered, and Park Seung-woo shook his head. ¡°No, that¡¯s not it. Buy something delicious on your way back.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± He blinked his eyes at Kim Young-gil, who was behind him, and Yoo-hyun answered. ¡°I¡¯ll buy you a pepperoni pizza that you like. With lots of cheese.¡± ¡°Cool. You¡¯re my mentee.¡± Park Seung-woo gave him a thumbs up. His positive and passionate attitude was the same even though he had lost weight. Yoo-hyun smiled and gave him a thumbs up. Yoo-hyun arrived at Apple headquarters and parted ways with Kim Young-gil. Kim Young-gil went to meet Philip Schiller to discuss the marketing of the Apple Phone 4 panel, and Yoo-hyun moved to the designb on the second floor. John Norman, who was waiting for him, ran up to him as soon as he saw Yoo-hyun. ¡°Ha ha. Our savior has finallye to this humble ce.¡± ¡°Did you have a hard time?¡± Yoo-hyun asked, and John Norman nodded his head vigorously. ¡°I thought I was going to die, really. But thanks to your help, I survived.¡± ¡°What did I do?¡± ¡°You said the design was not bad. Thanks to that, Stevepromised to that extent.¡± ¡°Do you think Steve Jobs would do that?¡± ¡°No. We say that Steve listens to Steve.¡± What a strange thing to say. Yoo-hyun chuckled and pointed to the table. ¡°Okay. Can I see it?¡± ¡°Oh, here.¡± John Norman handed Yoo-hyun the Apple Phone 4 on the table. The final sticker, which had gone through nearly a hundred design revisions, was attached to the antenna surface. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun took it and examined the sticker part carefully. It had a metallic feel, so it didn¡¯t look too different from the side, and it was thin enough to not stand out. The reflection of light changed depending on the angle, giving it a luxurious feel, just like when he saw it two days ago. Yoo-hyun tilted his head and asked. ¡°But what¡¯s changed from what Jonathan showed mest time?¡± ¡°The logo size has decreased by 1.2 percent, and the arrangement has moved 0.14 millimeters to the left. And the material is a bit more¡­¡± John Norman rambled on, but it looked the same to Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. Of course, he didn¡¯t show it. ¡°That¡¯s amazing.¡± ¡°Ha. I really worked hard, but I¡¯m d I didn¡¯t die.¡± ¡°What do you mean, die? It¡¯s just design.¡± Yoo-hyunughed, and John Norman opened his eyes wide and shook his head violently. ¡°If we didn¡¯t have the sticker idea, we might have really died. David, who was in charge of hardware, would have been the first to go to the grave.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a harsh joke.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a joke at all.¡± John Norman said with a serious face, and Yoo-hyun knew it was not a joke. It was a well-known story in the IT industry that Sam Paster, the hardware manager, quit his job when the antenna gate exploded. The people who worked under him didn¡¯t even have a chance to look. Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and smiled and asked. ¡°By the way, you said you had something to give me. What is it?¡± ¡°Oh, right. This. Sam Paster asked me to give this to you.¡± John Norman handed him a box under the table. It was a white box with an Apple Phone 4 picture on it. ¡°Apple Phone 4?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the product with the serial number 1. I put the sticker on it myself.¡± ¡°Wow. That¡¯s amazing. Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun was amazed by the unexpected gift. This was a product that could sell for tens of millions of won if he sold it right away. He was more grateful for the care than the value. John Norman asked him. ¡°I also have to repay you for your kindness, but how can I do that?¡± ¡°This is enough.¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s different. What should I give you?¡± Yoo-hyun asked John Norman, who was pondering. ¡°Ah. John, you graduated from LA Design School, right?¡± ¡°Yes. I was a schrship student, you know. I get a lot of requests to be a professor. Ahem.¡± John Norman shrugged his shoulders, and Yoo-hyun asked him with a smile. ¡°Then, can I decide what to give you?¡± ¡°Of course. That¡¯s only fair.¡± John Norman nodded his head happily. It was early the next morning. Yoo-hyun moved to the Moscone Center, located north of San Francisco, with the two managers. Park Seung-woo, the manager, who got into the car as soon as he opened his eyes, grumbled. ¡°Why are we going so early?¡± ¡°There will be a lot of people there even if we go now.¡± Yoo-hyun, who was holding the steering wheel, said, and Park Seung-woo shook his head. ¡°No matter how well Apple is doing, it can¡¯t be that much.¡± And soon after, Park Seung-woo had to correct his words. The parking lot around the Moscone Center was already full, and the line that surrounded the venue was 300 meters long. More than 500 journalists from around the world were also busy in front of the closed entrance. CNN, BBC, CNET, and other well-known news reporters were sitting on the ground. 7 a.m., three hours before the official event. ¡°Wow. What is this?¡± ¡°See? There are a lot of them.¡± ¡°Then do we have to wait too?¡± ¡°No way. We¡¯re different.¡± Yoo-hyun raised his phone, and John Norman came out of the building in less than a minute. To Yoo-hyun, he was just a friendly Apple employee, but John Norman was a rising star in the design industry. Buzz. The reporters who recognized him took pictures. Regardless, John Norman greeted Yoo-hyun and his party. ¡°Did Ie out toote?¡± ¡°No way.¡± ¡°Come on in. Everyone is waiting for you.¡± John Norman stretched out his arm and guided them to the back door where the security guard was standing. Yoo-hyun pulled Park Seung-woo, who was next to him. ¡°Let¡¯s go, Manager Park.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh.¡± Park Seung-woo blinked his eyes at the unexpected VIP treatment. Park Seung-woo¡¯s surprise was not over there. Philip Schiller, whom he had only seen in pictures, grabbed Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand. Jonathan Ive, the legend of design, hugged Yoo-hyun with open arms. Tim Cook, who was on the verge of bing the next CEO, lifted Yoo-hyun up. Even Steve Jobs came out personally and dragged Yoo-hyun into the secret room. Park Seung-woo was too surprised to speak. Thud. He sat on a bench in the corner and muttered. ¡°What, what is this?¡± ¡°What else, it¡¯s your brilliant mentee getting treated well.¡± ¡°Wow, that kid, why didn¡¯t he tell me sooner?¡± He stuck out his tongue at Park Seung-woo, who was looking at him, and Kim Young-gil remembered the past. He was shocked when he heard what he had done when he arrived in the US first. And he couldn¡¯t close his mouth when he visited Apple headquarters and saw the results. He had already seen his amazing performance at the product review meeting, but what about Park Seung-woo? Kim Young-gil poked Park Seung-woo¡¯s side, who had a nk expression. ¡°Wait and see. How much your mentee¡­¡± Then Park Seung-woo got up. ¡°No. I have to tell him now.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Steve Jobs¡¯ autograph. When else will I get it?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kim Young-gil lost his words at Park Seung-woo¡¯s sparkling eyes. Then he muttered to himself. ¡°I guess I forgot about Park Seung-woo for a moment.¡± Regardless. Park Seung-woo looked at the door where Steve Jobs had gone in and gathered his will. It was 10 minutes before the start of the Apple presentation. Yoo-hyun was seated in the third row of the center front of the auditorium. Buzz. He looked back and saw the seats filled with people. Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes met the farthest corner seat on the right. The blonde woman sitting there was Yoo-hyun¡¯s seat 20 years ago. It was right under the speaker, so he remembered it clearly. He was so ufortable that he couldn¡¯t straighten his body back then. The only thing that changed was the seat. In the past, Shin Chan-yong, the manager, was next to him, but now Kim Young-gil and Park Seung-woo were with him. Park Seung-woo, who was looking around, eximed. ¡°Wow. There are so many cameras.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t act like a country bumpkin.¡± Kim Young-gil scolded him, and Park Seung-woo clicked his tongue. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with that? They can¡¯t understand Korean anyway.¡± ¡°Oh, man. Didn¡¯t they teach you manners at MBA?¡± ¡°If I wanted to learn manners, I would have learned from Yoo-hyun. Right, Yoo-hyun?¡± He asked him friendly, and Yoo-hyun pointed to the camera. ¡°This is live broadcasted to the world right now.¡± ¡°Really? In our country too?¡± ¡°Of course. Everyone is staying up all night to watch. Even at thepany.¡± ¡°Wow. I should have put on some BB cream.¡± Park Seung-woo was so surprised that he covered his face with both hands. ¡°That crazy guy.¡± ¡°Ha ha.¡± Kim Young-gilughed hollowly, and Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders. Yoo-hyun enjoyed this moment with the people who liked him. It was something that the frozen Yoo-hyun of the past could never imagine. The Apple live broadcast screen turned on before the presentation. The heat of the auditorium was conveyed, and soon the waiting room screen was shown. Steve Jobs, who had been hiding his appearance, was caught by the camera that passed by the waiting room. It was a fleeting moment, but the effect was certain. The news that even the people at the presentation site didn¡¯t know was reported as breaking news. At the same time, the number of viewers of the Apple presentation increased exponentially. The intemunities in Korea were buzzing, and the inte news was flooded with rted news. The US was even more so. Manypanies stopped working and focused on the Apple presentation. There were even educational institutions that stopped studying. Chapter 448: Chapter 448: One of the ssrooms in LA Design School was a perfect example. A young professor stood in front of the podium and pointed to a 50-inch TV next to the central screen. ¡°Watching Apple¡¯s keynote is better than any study. Especially Steve Jobs¡¯ presentation, he elevates design to art.¡± The professor then mentioned the logo that appeared on the screen. It was the logo that Han Jae-hee submitted as an assignment, which caused controversy over its usage. ¡°And let¡¯s see if Cindy¡¯s logo really shows up in the Apple report. You¡¯re not lying, right, Cindy?¡± The professor sniped at Han Jae-hee, and giggles erupted from here and there. ¡°Cindy is a liar. Steve Jobs must be crazy to show that logo.¡± ¡°Right. She can¡¯t even speak English, she only has pretense.¡±¡°She came here relying on herpany¡¯s connections. How unlucky.¡± Sophia, a female student sitting next to Han Jae-hee, said with a worried expression. Sophia was a third-generation Korean-American who spoke Korean poorly but well. ¡°Hang in there, Cindy. They¡¯re all jealous of you.¡± ¡°What? Did someone say something?¡± ¡°Uh, no. Nothing.¡± Sophia shook her head as she saw Han Jae-hee blinking nkly. Meanwhile, Han Jae-hee recalled the evaluation of Jang Hye-min, the manager, a while ago. -The design has improved, but it stillcks the feeling of being simple yet dazzling. What does that mean? That was the only thing on Han Jae-hee¡¯s mind. The lights on the stage of the Apple keynote hall turned on. Pop. The audience stirred with anticipation. Soon after, a pinpoint light pointed to the waiting room in the left corner. The door opened, and a man appeared. It was Steve Jobs, wearing his trademark ck turtleneck, jeans, and sneakers. He had lost a lot of weight due to cancer treatment, but his walk was healthy contrary to the rumors. He raised his hand and the audience cheered. ¡°Wow.¡± Park Seung-woo, the manager, eximed. ¡°Wow. He¡¯s really a superstar, a superstar.¡± ¡°He¡¯s an amazing person.¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager, also chimed in, and Yoo-hyun nodded. There was no disagreement that Steve Jobs was great. Steve Jobs, who stood in the center of the stage, smiled and scanned the audience. And then he slowly raised his hand. Swoosh. At the same time, the screen switched and a video of the ApplePad, which was releasedst year, appeared. The detailed production process made the viewers feel awe. I¡¯m using such a great product. On the other hand, Kim Young-gil, the manager, had a slightly different expression. ¡°Our panel is in such a great product.¡± ¡°Right.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and nodded. Then, the screen showed the amazing records of the ApplePad. ¡°Wow.¡± Every time, there were exmations from here and there. ¡°ApplePad is creating a new category faster than any product in history¡­¡± At the points that Steve Jobs emphasized, apuse burst out as usual. p p p p p. It was a one-sided self-praise, but Steve Jobs¡¯ presentation was so well-crafted that it captivated everyone. But that was only for a moment. As the ApplePad presentation went over 30 minutes, the audience began to sway. ¡°Was the iPhone 4 a rumor?¡± ¡°Maybe because it was leaked?¡± ¡°Maybe there¡¯s a problem with it?¡± ¡°Ha. I didn¡¯te here to see this.¡± As time went on, the atmosphere cooled down. Everyone¡¯s face was filled with despair. Whisk. Then the screen switched and the iPhone 4 popped out. ¡°Ooh.¡± The audience screamed at the dramatic reversal. It looked exactly the same as the leaked one, but the audience didn¡¯t seem to show any disappointment. They were all eager because of the dy. Steve Jobs didn¡¯t stop there. He looked at the iPhone 4 on the screen and made a yful expression. ¡°Some of you may have seen it before, but please forget about it. This is the iPhone 4 that is introduced to the world for the first time.¡± It was a well-known fact that Steve Jobs was furious about the device leak. The rtedpanies were not even invited to visit. Nevertheless, Steve Jobs mentioned it and turned it into augh. ¡°Hahaha.¡± Thanks to that, the presentation, which could have lost its momentum, became more dramatic. The audience was filled with joy. Who else could manipte the audience¡¯s psychology like this? And that was in a presentation for the whole world. This was something that Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t do. Yoo-hyun looked at Steve Jobs¡¯ face, who was casually scanning the audience. I want to learn. I want to grow. Thump thump. Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart beat with a rare stimulus. The real show time was from now on. Steve Jobs pulled people in with a higher voice and a faster rhythm. ¡°iPhone 4 has an aluminum treatment on the side for an innovative design¡­¡± The screen showed the dissected iPhone 4, followed by its advantages. 20 percent reduced thickness. 1.5 times longer battery time. 4 times faster and more precise chipset. ¡°Wow.¡± Every time a number appeared, there was a big cheer. It seemed that these great changes were just the beginning, as Steve Jobs quickly moved on. Pop. Suddenly, everything disappeared from the screen, and Steve Jobs¡¯ voice tone changed. ¡°There is one more important change here.¡± Gulp. It was the moment when the audience was immersed in a dramatic tension. Steve Jobs shed his eyes. ¡°This was all possible because of the disy innovation.¡± As soon as he said that, arge letter dropped on the screen. Steve Jobs emphasized that word with an unprecedented high tone. ¡°We define this disy that surpasses the human retina as the Retina Disy.¡± ¡°Ooh.¡± The audience heated up. Yoo-hyun clenched his fist. He remembered the moment when he was excited 20 years ago. As if he copied that scene, Steve Jobs shook the audience with his eloquent words. He listed the specs in detail and showed the difference visually byparing it with the iPhone 3. He spent a considerable amount of time on technical exnations when he emphasized the ultra-high resolution. He used various methods with a very fast pace to highlight the Retina Disy. Even people who were not interested had the Retina Disy engraved in their brains. Steve Jobs did not stop there and added an unprecedented praise. ¡°This is the world¡¯s best disy thates with the iPhone 4.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± The audience was fascinated by his magic. Kim Young-gil, the manager who was holding his hands together, and Park Seung-woo, the manager who was gaping, were no exception. ¡®Wow, he¡¯s amazing even if I watch it again.¡¯ Yoo-hyun closed the page of his memory with admiration. This was the presentation of Steve Jobs that Yoo-hyun remembered from the past. Even this was enough to make the stock price of Hansung Electronics, which monopolized the supply of panels, soar. What would happen if he went one step further? Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes turned to the scene where a new page was added. In the atmosphere where everyone was lost, Steve Jobs threw a bomb. ¡°If anyone can make it, it can¡¯t be called the best, right?¡± The screen switched and a logo appeared next to the iPhone 4. A Retina Premium logo that shaped the letter R, and four small alphabets sparkled below it. The audience swayed in front of the unfamiliar logo. Whisper whisper. Steve Jobs pointed out the logo and emphasized it. ¡°iPhone 4 uses the Retina Premium product certified by the world¡¯s best disypany. It¡¯s a disy that only Apple can use.¡± ¡°Ooh.¡± People who didn¡¯t even know what it was admired it. Steve Jobs said to them. ¡°With this, we havepletely redefined the disy standard. You can experience the amazing level of screen that thepetitors can¡¯t catch up with even after a few years, on the iPhone 4.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± The cheers grew louder. Steve Jobs did not stop and raised the tension even more. ¡°The history of disy will change before and after the iPhone 4. The Retina Disy is the beginning of that.¡± The moment Steve Jobs reached out to the screen. ¡°Wow.¡± Squeak. p p p p p p p. Cheers and apuse poured out. A chill ran through Yoo-hyun¡¯s body. At that time, the 13th floor of Hansung Tower was bustling. Kwon Se-jung, the deputy manager who was watching the TV on the team table, couldn¡¯t close his mouth. ¡°Wow. He¡¯s crazy. How can he promote us like this?¡± Lee Chan Ho, the deputy manager, and Hwang Dong-sik, the deputy manager, who were working overtime with him, were the same. ¡°It¡¯s a huge hit. Has Steve Jobs ever done this before?¡± ¡°No. Never. It¡¯s really going to turn upside down.¡± Then, Jang Jun-sik, who was checking the overseas news on hisptop, shouted. ¡°The articles are pouring out right now.¡± It was not just an article. CNN, BBC, CNET, and other influential foreign media were promoting Hansung Electronics. Lim Myung-hwan, the manager who was watching, eximed. ¡°Huh. How much advertising money did we save?¡± He was a former marketing team member who knew better than anyone how much money it would cost to post such promotional articles on foreign famous media. Choi Min-hee, the team leader, fixed his eyes on the screen and said. ¡°Advertising money is not the problem. Steve Jobs himself said it was the best in the world.¡± ¡°Everyone will think so, right?¡± Yu Hye-mi, the manager, asked, and Choi Min-hee nodded. ¡°Yes. Maybe a real upheaval will happen.¡± Everyone who heard it swallowed their saliva. Meanwhile, silence fell on one of the ssrooms in LA Design School. It was from the moment when the same logo that appeared on the screen came out on the TV screen. Sophia, who was next to Han Jae-hee, blinked in surprise. ¡°Si, Cindy, Steve Jobs presented your logo.¡± ¡°What? Was it today?¡± Han Jae-hee realized itte and was startled. ¡°Yo, you didn¡¯t know?¡± ¡°Huh. What did he say?¡± ¡°Huh? That is¡­¡± Sophia exined in her poor Korean. Then the professor broke the silence with a cough. ¡°Ahem. Cindy was right. Hansung¡¯s connection is not bad.¡± At the same time, there was a stir from here and there. ¡°Wow, Hansung¡¯s connection is amazing.¡± ¡°Right. She has nothing to be proud of.¡± Jealous eyes stabbed Han Jae-hee. She nced around and asked Sophia. ¡°Was the content good? But why is the atmosphere like this?¡± ¡°You really don¡¯t know?¡± ¡°What?¡± Sophia was dumbfounded by her too calm reaction. ¡®You don¡¯t even know that you¡¯re being ostracized?¡¯ She held back her curiosity that reached her throat and shook her head. ¡°Uh, nothing.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Han Jae-hee shrugged it off. She had to juggle the homework that Jang Hye-min, the manager, gave her in her busy school schedule. She didn¡¯t have time to care about the surroundings when she didn¡¯t even have enough time to sleep. Chapter 449: Chapter 449: The atmosphere in the Apple conference hall was ripe with excitement. Steve Jobs continued his presentation under everyone¡¯s attention. He introduced a new photo app and demonstrated a video editing app as he moved on to the software part. He never missed a chance to praise the Retina disy. ¡°The Retina disy makes all these experiences more innovative and special.¡± And then he mentioned one more example. Click. Steve Jobs entered the App Store and clicked on the Airbnb logo, instead of an Apple app. Half of the developers who visited the exhibition in San Francisco were using Airbnb.They all recognized the logo. ¡°Airbnb.¡± As the audience cheered, Steve Jobs chuckled. ¡°I see that many of you know it. I guess I made a good choice. I picked one out of 10,000 excellent apps on the App Store. I was lucky.¡± He didn¡¯t just respond, but also showed some concrete numbers on his iPhone. It wasn¡¯t prepared, but improvised. As Yoo-hyun admired him again, the app opened and a map unfolded. Steve Jobs zoomed in and out of the map, highlighting the advantages of the disy. ¡°Let¡¯s experience the power of high resolution for ourselves. How is it? Pretty smooth, right?¡± There was nothing better than a map to showcase the ultra-high resolution disy. The audience apuded the realistic demo. p p p p p p. -Oops. There¡¯s a problem with the inte. Let¡¯s do this demoter. Yoo-hyun recalled a past demo that Steve Jobs did. He opened the map app, but awork error left a stain on his presentation. It was also something that Steve Jobs worried about when he did the demo this time. But Airbnb¡¯s app solved that problem. It supported offline maps, and optimized the UI for the ultra-high resolution panel, maximizing the exhibition effect. Plus, Airbnb had an image of ¡®innovation¡¯. From Steve Jobs¡¯ perspective, it was an offer he couldn¡¯t refuse. ¡°Look at this. When you click on the map, you can see various information at once. This is something that can¡¯t be done on other smartphones.¡± Nathan Blecharczyk had stayed up for several nights for this, but it was worth it. Steve Jobs even mentioned the innovative aspects of Airbnb. ¡°If you press here, you can make a reservation right away. Oh? That¡¯s our next door. I guess I¡¯ll have to sleep there tonight.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± Everyoneughed at Steve Jobs¡¯ humor. This short demo left more than justughter. Even though Steve Jobs didn¡¯t mention Airbnb separately, many articles were produced. The presentation effect of Steve Jobs was clear. The presentation was nearing its end. When the price of the iPhone 4 appeared on the screen, apuse sounded everywhere. The moment he mentioned the free video call feature, the audience gasped. ¡°Wow wow wow wow.¡± He adjusted the speed and surprised them with a twist, making the hour disappear like magic. They all knew that the end wasing, but they didn¡¯t rx. Steve Jobs¡¯ trademark was still not in y. That¡¯s when it happened. Steve Jobs scanned the surroundings and raised his index finger. ¡°One more thing.¡± At the same time, cheers erupted. ¡°Kyaaaaaaak.¡± Steve Jobs smiled satisfactorily andid down the card. ¡°The iPhone 4 is here thanks to you, our customers. Especially thanks to our loyal fan base.¡± He spoke to the people who were full of anticipation. ¡°We want to offer a special service for the first batch of limited edition products, for our loyal customers.¡± ¡°Wow wow wow wow wow.¡± The sticker was ced on the bottom right of the iPhone 4 on the screen. The sticker sparkled with a lighting effect. ¡°This shiny sticker.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± This was too weak for a finale. Who would be satisfied with just a sticker, after expecting so much? He needed to provide some extra advantage for the limited edition. Yoo-hyun was curious about Steve Jobs¡¯ choice. Then Steve Jobs made a bombshell announcement. ¡°And as a token of our gratitude, we will provide Apple software for free to the limited edition products.¡± ¡°Waaaaaaah.¡± Beep. Cheers and apuse erupted from the seats. It was already amazing to have a limited edition, but he also gave them software for free. Yoo-hyun admired him inwardly. ¡°I thought he would at least give a discount, but he really gave it away for free.¡± Steve Jobs knew exactly what the selling point was. Buzz buzz. The presentation was over, but the heat didn¡¯t subside easily. That¡¯s how great Steve Jobs¡¯ presentation was today. Kim Young-gil, the manager, spoke with a flushed face. ¡°This is really serious, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s better than I thought.¡± As Yoo-hyun nodded, Park Seung-woo, the manager, walked briskly. ¡°What are you doing? Hurry up. You won¡¯t be able to get into the iPhone 4 test room if you¡¯rete.¡± Then he joined the crowded crowd. He was the most active person whoined abouting here early. Yoo-hyun tilted his head. ¡°Why is he like that?¡± ¡°Steve Jobs ising to the test room, so he¡¯s like that.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. He wants to get his autograph. I can¡¯t believe it.¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager, snorted and Yoo-hyun disagreed. ¡°Manager Park is a fan of Steve Jobs. Of course he should get his autograph.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll help you out. Let¡¯s go.¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager, blinked his eyes as he saw Yoo-hyun stand up. It was a moment that reminded him of the saying, ¡°Like mentor, like mentee.¡± The first floor of the Moscone Center, the special exhibition hall, was decorated as an Apple test room. The ce was quite spacious, but there was no room to step on because of the developers and media representatives who flocked to see the iPhone 4. Yoo-hyun got out of the crowded room and took a phone call in the corner of the hallway. The voice of Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, came from the other side of the receiver. -I¡¯m so excited. I was thrilled when they talked about the Retina. ¡°Me too.¡± -Didn¡¯t you expect it? ¡°It was much better than I expected. It was different when it came out of Steve Jobs¡¯ mouth.¡± Yoo-hyun expressed his honest feelings. Steve Jobs¡¯ presentation today was also a big stimulus for him. -Yeah. I think the world will be shaken by this. ¡°Yes. I can feel it clearly from the atmosphere here.¡± -They still don¡¯t know here. They say there¡¯s no innovation in Apple, judging by the articles thate up. The media will talk about innovation for a while, but the change has already begun. The appearance of the iPhone 4 would turn the Korean mobile phone ecosystem upside down. Yoo-hyun thought of the huge storm that would soon hit and answered. ¡°They¡¯ll find out when they see the results.¡± -Right. When are youing back? ¡°I¡¯m going to stay a little longer. I have to meet Jin-gun too.¡± -That¡¯s a good idea. I¡¯ll make sure to support you, so take a break ande back. ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun answered happily. The next words of Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, touched Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart. -You worked hard. And thank you for being with me. ¡°Thank you more, director.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and answered. Yoo-hyun hung up the phone and entered the test room. Exmations were heard from everywhere. ¡°It¡¯s really different with the Retina.¡± ¡°I feel like my iPhone 3 became obsolete right away.¡± ¡°It looks like there¡¯s a three-year gap between this and other smartphones.¡± The specs were already revealed, but it was different when they touched it themselves. The iPhone 4 was well made with a tight fit. Yoo-hyun approached Kim Young-gil, the manager, who was touching the iPhone 4 as if he was enchanted. He had also coborated with Apple for quite some time, but it was his first time to see the iPhone 4 in person. ¡°Is it good?¡± ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s really good. It¡¯s going to be a hit.¡± As Kim Young-gil, the manager, nodded, Park Seung-woo, the manager, looked at the buzzing side. The attendees cheered whenever Apple executives came out. Buzz buzz. Among them was Jon Norman, who was gaining attention for his designtely. But those people were not Park Seung-woo, the manager¡¯s interest. Yoo-hyun asked as if he understood his mind. ¡°Where do you want to get the autograph?¡± ¡°On the back. How is it?¡± Park Seung-woo, the manager, took off his jacket and showed his back. ¡°Not bad.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled as a loud cheer was heard. ¡°Wow wow wow wow.¡± It was a different dimension from when Tim Cook or Jonathan Ive came out. Everyone¡¯s heads turned at the sound. Sure enough, Steve Jobs was walking through the crowd. Trudge trudge. He made eye contact with Yoo-hyun and changed his direction. The eyes of the people around him moved along. Steve Jobs stopped in front of Yoo-hyun and reached out his hand. Yoo-hyun grabbed it without hesitation. Squeeze. The two smiled at each other. Snap snap snap snap snap. Many cameras captured the scene. But the news that came out was not that picture. There was still excitement in the office on the 13th floor of Hansung Tower. Choi Min-hee, the team leader, peeked over Jang Jun-sik, who was looking at the overseas news. ¡°Hey, Jun-sik, can you click on the news for a moment?¡± ¡°Oh, this one?¡± ¡°Yeah. The article about the weird guy with his back up.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Jang Jun-sik clicked on the article that was posted on CNN IT. Click. A picture popped up, and Choi Min-hee, the team leader, was surprised to recognize the person in the picture. ¡°That¡¯s right. Park Seung-woo.¡± ¡°Where? Where?¡± As Lee Chan Ho, the assistant manager, made a fuss, people gathered in an instant. ¡°Wow, he lost a lot of weight.¡± ¡°Hahaha. Look at him smiling like a fool.¡± ¡°He¡¯s still the same, even after going to MBA.¡± Peopleughed and chatted from here and there, and Jang Jun-sik blinked his eyes. He knew the name Park Seung-woo very well. He was the mentor of his respected mentor. But the image he imagined and the image he saw in the picture were too different. He looked too immature. ¡®Is that him?¡¯ A question mark popped up in Jang Jun-sik¡¯s head. Yoo-hyun, who came out of the presentation hall, took the wheel. Park Seung-woo, the manager, who sat in the back seat of the car, checked his phone and snickered. ¡°I got a call from Team Leader Choi just for getting an autograph.¡± ¡°How many did you get?¡± ¡°Already five. If I add the messages, it¡¯s over ten.¡± ¡°Haha. How does it feel to be a CNN star?¡± Yoo-hyun asked with a smile, and Park Seung-woo, the manager, answered seriously. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you have to be humble. There¡¯s a time to go up and a time to go down.¡± ¡°You¡¯re kidding.¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager, who was listening, said incredulously, and Park Seung-woo, the manager, spat out a sound with his mouth sticking out. ¡°Manager, you too. I¡¯m trying to teach my mentee something good, why are you like that?¡± ¡°Lee, the assistant manager, is much better than you. What are you teaching?¡± ¡°Manager, if you keep doing that, I¡¯ll order a lot of room service.¡± Park Seung-woo, the manager, threatened not to threaten, and Yoo-hyunughed. Chapter 450: Chapter 450: As they gathered and chatted, old memories came flooding back. ¡°You pay.¡± ¡°No, you¡¯re the guest, sir.¡± Yoo-hyun said to Park Seung-woo, the manager, who was shouting loudly. ¡°You can order anything you want. Thepany will cover it.¡± ¡°What? Really?¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s finish the stories we couldn¡¯t tell yesterday.¡± ¡°Nice.¡± Park Seung-woo, the manager¡¯s face brightened at the word free.Soon after. The hotel living room table was filled with steak and fine liquor. The order was already done before they called for room service. It was thanks to Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, who took care of this part as well. Park Seung-woo, the manager, admired him after hearing that. ¡°Wow, he¡¯s really a good person. He¡¯s different from what I thought.¡± ¡°What did you think?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, just, he¡¯s the crown prince, so I had some prejudice.¡± ¡°He supports me well. He also pushes me hard.¡± Yoo-hyun said casually as he ate the steak. The thick and tender texture enriched his mouth. Park Seung-woo, the manager, looked at Yoo-hyun, who enjoyed the treat as if it was natural, with curiosity. It wasn¡¯t just Yoo-hyun, but Kim Young-gil, the manager, also looked very familiar. He felt like he was the only one out of ce. Park Seung-woo, the manager, sighed. ¡°I should have stayed in thepany if I knew this.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°I¡¯m just jealous of you and the manager working with Apple confidently, and enjoying this awesome business trip.¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager, who was listening, handed him a ss of ice-filled vodka and snorted. ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense and tell me about your MBA. Let me see how great you are.¡± Park Seung-woo, the manager, took the ss and made a serious expression. ¡°MBA is just a master¡¯s degree. It doesn¡¯t make a career by itself. It doesn¡¯t pay either.¡± ¡°Huh? That¡¯s different from when you left.¡± ¡°I realized when I came here. If MBA graduates were all sessful, the business professors would be all rich.¡± Park Seung-woo, the manager¡¯s realistic answer made Yoo-hyun chuckle. ¡°You¡¯ve learned a lot. That¡¯s enough.¡± ¡°Kid, you¡¯re teaching me again. Did you forget that I¡¯m your mentor?¡± ¡°Of course not. I respect you.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head, and Park Seung-woo, the manager, shrugged his shoulders and said childishly. ¡°Who¡¯s first, Steve Jobs or me?¡± ¡°Of course, you, mentor.¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager, shook his head. ¡°You guys are really ying.¡± ¡°Hahaha. Have a drink.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and offered a ss. ng. The sses of the three people who made himugh just by looking at them shed cheerfully. Of course, as the bottle emptied, many stories came and went. ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s not it.¡± The conversation never stopped because they had been apart for a long time. They reminisced about the memories they had together, and drank liquor with their own stories. They were not all bright and happy in their current lives. They were just holding on with one hope for the future. They also confided their troubles with the help of alcohol. In this part, Park Seung-woo, the manager, had a lot to say. ¡°Ha. What¡¯s wrong with Hansung Electronics these days?¡± ¡°What? Is there a problem?¡± Yoo-hyun asked, and Park Seung-woo, the manager, exined the background. ¡°Well, I¡¯m doing a corporate consulting project right now.¡± ¡°You mean the graduation project?¡± ¡°Yeah. But the topic is Hansung Electronics¡¯ business direction. But this¡­¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager, who was blinking his eyes drowsily, interrupted. ¡°Ourpany? Isn¡¯t that better?¡± ¡°Ugh, don¡¯t say that. It¡¯s harder. The situation has changed so much since Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, came.¡± Yoo-hyun recalled the past conversation with Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director. At that time, he was looking for people to create the innovation strategy department, and Yoo-hyun introduced Park Seung-woo, the manager, to him. -Park Seung-woo, the assistant manager? The friend who went to New York University for MBA? -Yes. He¡¯ll be helpful. He¡¯s passionate, open-minded, and has a good sense. -Hmm, I¡¯ll have to check him out. By the way, one of the business professors there is my college buddy. -Really? Then how about giving him a project through the professor? Yoo-hyun¡¯s suggestion at that time came back to Park Seung-woo, the manager. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t give him the project on purpose to test him. It was mandatory to do a corporate consulting process for MBA graduation, and it was better for his career to deal with Hansung Electronics. Of course, it was also beneficial for Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director. He could get an evaluation of the direction he pursued from a third party¡¯s perspective. Park Seung-woo, the manager, who had no idea of Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts, continued toin. ¡°I did a lot of research on smartphones, but Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, postponed theunch date. So I have to do it all over again.¡± ¡°Wow. That can happen.¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager, nodded his head slowly. He looked very drunk. Yoo-hyun brought a sofa pillow and put it on his head, and asked Park Seung-woo, the manager. ¡°What do you think of that decision? Don¡¯t think of it as a project.¡± ¡°Are you asking for my personal opinion?¡± ¡°Yes. Objectively, if possible.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression was serious, so Park Seung-woo, the manager, straightened his posture and handed him a ss. Ting. He took a sip of the vodka with ice and opened his mouth. ¡°I think it¡¯s a good decision. Everyone else says no, but you know.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Smartphones are different from feature phones. Feature phones, if you make them wrong, you can just make them in a different shape, but smartphones, the shape is not the core, but the UX inside is the core.¡± Yoo-hyun felt like he knew what direction he was writing the consulting report in just by hearing this one sentence. He asked him a question to confirm his growth a little more, pretending not to know. It was a question for him. ¡°What does that mean?¡± ¡°UX means customer experience. Customer experience follows the multiplication rule, which means that if they like it once, they keep using it, but if they get a zero on one thing, they get a zero on everything. So¡­¡± Park Seung-woo, the manager, answered by applying what he learned at school. He was a bit drunk and rambling just a while ago, but now he sounded more confident and his eyes sparkled. It meant that he was sure of himself. Yoo-hyun smiled and agreed with his senior¡¯s growth. ¡°That makes sense.¡± ¡°There¡¯s still time, so I think there¡¯s a chance for a reversal if we do it right.¡± His judgment was also urate, so Yoo-hyun sincerely filled his ss. Swish. ¡°You¡¯re amazing. I respect you.¡± ¡°Haha. It feels good to be praised by my mentee.¡± Park Seung-woo, the manager, smiled and shrugged his shoulders. They clinked their sses again, and another ss was emptied. Park Seung-woo, the manager, who was in a good mood, seemed to remember something and raised his eyebrows. ¡°Oh, Yoo-hyun, do you want to hear something interesting?¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± ¡°The business professor who gave me the project knows Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director. He talked a lot about him in ss.¡± ¡°What did he say?¡± Yoo-hyun leaned forward with curiosity. Park Seung-woo, the manager, who was chewing a banana, opened his mouth. ¡°First of all, he criticized him for returning suddenly. He said it was too reckless.¡± ¡°It was a bit bold.¡± ¡°Especially, he said it was not good politically to bring up the LCD division spin-off. It¡¯s not my opinion, but the professor¡¯s.¡± It sounded usible, but Yoo-hyun thought differently. He was able to raise his position at once by throwing a goal that was impossible to achieve. The benefit he would get when he achieved it would be much greater than the risk he took. Would Park Seung-woo, the manager, see this picture? Yoo-hyun asked him out of curiosity. ¡°Do you think the same, manager?¡± ¡°No. I think it¡¯s not bad. It¡¯s extreme, but you can secure the opportunity for sure when you win.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. We think alike.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly and lifted his ss. He felt like he would work with him for a long time. Park Seung-woo, the manager, who was drinking with him, suddenly said. ¡°Oh, the professor also said this. Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, didn¡¯t make the decision by himself, and there must be someone coaching him behind.¡± It was a reasonable inference from a close friend who knew Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, well. The previous Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, was very calm and reserved. If Yoo-hyun hadn¡¯t been there, he wouldn¡¯t have moved first. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. And he also said one more thing.¡± ¡°What did he say?¡± Yoo-hyun asked without thinking and drank his ss. The sharp whiskey melted the ice and wetted his mouth. Then, an unexpected word came out of Park Seung-woo, the manager¡¯s mouth. ¡°That coach must be a crazy psycho.¡± ¡°Pfft.¡± Yoo-hyun spat out the liquor he was drinking. Kim Young-gil, the manager, who was sleeping, woke up with a start. ¡°What, what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Nothing, nothing.¡± Yoo-hyun quickly got up and wiped his face with a tissue. Kim Young-gil, the manager, who was still confused, said something else. ¡°Did I drool?¡± ¡°Kkkk. Yes. Why do you drool so much?¡± Park Seung-woo, the manager, who was next to him,ughed and said. ¡°Ha. Really? Oh, sorry.¡± ¡°Apologize by drinking one more ss.¡± Yoo-hyun came out shamelessly and Park Seung-woo, the manager, finallyughed, holding his stomach. ¡°Puhahahaha.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll drink. Just do it.¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager, who didn¡¯t know what was going on, emptied his ss. The pleasant drinking party that started withughter continued for a while. Where there is a meeting, there is a farewell. The time to say goodbye came to the three people who woke up in the morning and finished the chat they couldn¡¯t finish yesterday. Yoo-hyun shook hands with Kim Young-gil, the manager, at the San Francisco airport departure hall. Kim Young-gil, the manager, looked at Yoo-hyun with trust in his eyes. ¡°I had a good experience thanks to you. See you in Korea.¡± ¡°Thank you for your hard work. Have a safe trip.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go. Have fun ande back slowly.¡± He gave him a thumbs up with Park Seung-woo, the manager¡¯s influence. He had a good reason to be happy. The Apple presentation was sessful, and he got everything he could. He smiled as he entered the gate, waving his hand. Park Seung-woo, the manager, was also happy. He sat on the airport bench and held up the shirt with Steve Jobs¡¯ signature. ¡°Should I sell this?¡± ¡°No. You should keep it as a souvenir. Who knows? It might be very expensiveter.¡± ¡°Of course I won¡¯t sell it.¡± Park Seung-woo, the manager, smiled and talked more with Yoo-hyun. They just sat and talked for a while, but time flew by. The airport speaker announced. -Customers who are boarding Delta 868 flight to New York, please¡­ It was time for Park Seung-woo, the manager, to go. He got up and asked. ¡°Are you going to see a friend?¡± ¡°Yes. I have to see him since I came this far.¡± ¡°Okay. Have a good time ande back safely. I¡¯ll finish well and return too.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to graduate. Don¡¯t stress and do it lightly.¡± ¡°What?¡± Park Seung-woo, the manager, was dumbfounded and Yoo-hyun left him a nice word. ¡°Your health is more important to me than anything else, mentor.¡± ¡°Huh, you cute kid. Let me hug you once.¡± Park Seung-woo, the manager, smiled and opened his arms. Yoo-hyun approached him and his long arms wrapped around him. Wham. Yoo-hyun also patted Park Seung-woo, the manager¡¯s back. He was thin, but his hug was still warm. ¡°See you soon, mentor.¡± ¡°Yeah. See you soon.¡± Yoo-hyun said a short goodbye and sent him off. Chapter 451: Chapter 451: The two people who had been following him for a few days had disappeared, but he didn¡¯t have time to feel empty. As soon as he got in the car, Yoo-hyun received a call from Brian Chesky. His voice was very excited, perhaps because of the unexpected sess. -The Airbnb app response is unbelievable. The app transactions surpassed the web transactions overnight. Do you know how amazing that is¡­ Yoo-hyun smiled and replied as he listened to his long speech. ¡°It¡¯s because you made the app so well. Give some praise to Nathan.¡± -Don¡¯t worry. I just gave him a pat on the shoulder. ¡°Good. Take care of him well. It will be busier when the iPhone 4es out. And don¡¯t overwork yourself.¡± -Okay. I¡¯ll take advantage of the opportunity you created and expand the market.¡°That¡¯s great. I¡¯m looking forward to it.¡± After the enthusiastic Brian Chesky, he also got calls from the remaining two members. They had different reactions to the same phenomenon. Joe Gebbia was more concerned about the host management issues than excited about the soaring response. Nathan Blecharczyk was also the same. He rather talked about the parts that needed to be added or improved in the interface. Yoo-hyun thought to himself as he listened to the different voices of the three people. ¡®It can¡¯t go wrong.¡¯ He was secretly worried that the future he changed would have a negative impact on Airbnb. But seeing the reliable appearance of his colleagues, he felt like he could throw away that worry. Yoo-hyun smiled as he imagined the soaring image of Airbnb. That¡¯s when it happened. Ding-dong-ding-dong. The ringtone sounded in his earphones, and an unknown American number appeared on the phone screen. Yoo-hyun answered the phone without much thought. ¡°This is Steve Han.¡± -This is Bill Graham. Yoo-hyun was startled by the heavy voice and straightened his posture. ¡°It¡¯s an honor to receive your call.¡± -Oh, do you know me? ¡°Of course, you are a great supporter of Airbnb.¡± As Yoo-hyun said, Bill Graham was an investor of Airbnb who ran the investmentpany Y Combinator. But that was just his hobby in his old age, the more amazing thing was his past. He was the godfather of the American consulting industry and a big shot in the investment world, and he was called the person who brought the boom of the American industry. He had no direct connection, but he was someone Yoo-hyun wanted to meet at least once. He spoke to Yoo-hyun in a friendly voice. -Haha. Thank you for knowing me. ¡°You¡¯re wee. What can I do for you?¡± Yoo-hyun politely asked his purpose, and Bill Graham revealed why he called. -I heard from Brian. You convinced Steve Jobs this time, didn¡¯t you? ¡°It¡¯s thanks to the members who prepared well.¡± -Hehe. It was very impressive. To be honest, it waspletely out of my expectation. ¡°I was lucky too.¡± Bill Grahamughed loudly at Yoo-hyun¡¯s modesty. There was a lot of affection in his voice. Hehehe. When can I see your face? ¡°I¡¯d love to meet you too. Can I contact you when I visit next time?¡± -Sure. Call me on this number. I¡¯ll answer your call anytime. ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun exchanged a few more words and hung up the phone. He put down his phone and looked bewildered. ¡°What a surprise.¡± It was a moment when an unexpected connection was made. Soon, Yoo-hyun¡¯s car arrived at his destination, Palo Alto. Stanford University was located in this ce, which was also the starting point of Silicon Valley. Yoo-hyun recalled his memories of doing MBA here as he passed by the school. It was a tough and hard life, but he learned a lot. There were so many famouspanies in the area that it was a great stimulus to experience them indirectly. Among them, there was apany that gave Yoo-hyun a lot of insight. Kikik. It was Instagram, thepany that was located at 1601 California Avenue in Palo Alto. He still remembered the CEO of thispany, which grew explosively in a short period of time. He was a tall man who was almost 2 meters tall, and he was called a genius even in Silicon Valley. He felt his greatness just by exchanging a few words. Yoo-hyun recalled the meeting at that time and got out of the car. Was it because Instagram hadn¡¯te out yet? There was norge camera-shaped sign or shy headquarters building on the site where Instagram was. Instead, there was an old three-story building. It was the building where Hyun Jin-geon Geon¡¯s JK Communications was located. ¡®Was it on the second floor?¡¯ Yoo-hyun entered the building, looking forward to meeting Hyun Jin-geon Geon. As soon as he stepped on the long corridor, a tall man passed by. ¡°Huh?¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s head turned involuntarily at the familiar face. He was wearing sses and his hair was longer than before, but Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t miss his face. He was Kevin Systrom, the CEO of Instagram. He blinked for a moment, then followed him out of curiosity. He walked a few steps and stopped, talking to someone inside the room marked as a lounge. His voice was so excited that it could be heard even from a distance. ¡°Thank you. I really owe you one.¡± He wasn¡¯t just saying it, he was also bowing his waist. It was an unusual sight of the genius CEO who made thepany worth 100 billion dors in eight years after going public. That wasn¡¯t the end of it. ¡°I¡¯ll definitely pay you back for this.¡± Kevin Systrom kept thanking the other person in front of the door. Who was the other person that Kevin Systrom was so humble and grateful to? Yoo-hyun approached a few more steps out of curiosity. Then, a man¡¯s voice came from across the door. ¡°That¡¯s enough. What are you going to pay me for?¡± ¡°No, I would have been lost for a long time if you hadn¡¯t pointed it out.¡± ¡°I know, so go ahead. Let me know if you need anything.¡± Yoo-hyun doubted his ears at the familiar voice. It was English, but it was definitely a voice that Yoo-hyun knew. Could it be? Yoo-hyun looked inside the door with disbelief. As expected, Hyun Jin Gun was there. He looked very rxed with his hair neatly parted to the side. Instead of feeling happy, a sarcastic smile came out first. ¡°Huh.¡± Hyun Jin Gun, who noticed Yoo-hyun, raised his hand. ¡°Oh? Yoo-hyun. You¡¯re here already?¡± ¡°How have you been?¡± Yoo-hyun raised his hand too, and Hyun Jin Gun quickly apologized to Kevin Systrom. ¡°Of course. Just a moment. Kevin, let¡¯s talkter.¡± ¡°Okay. Thank you so much.¡± Kevin Systrom kept expressing his gratitude until he left. Yoo-hyun asked Hyun Jin Gun as if he didn¡¯t know. ¡°Who is he?¡± ¡°A friend who is trying to start a business.¡± ¡°Really? What does he do?¡± ¡°He¡¯s developing a photo-based SNS called Instagram.¡± It was exactly as Yoo-hyun remembered. But how did they get connected? Yoo-hyun nced at Kevin Systrom¡¯s back as he walked away. ¡°He seemed very grateful to you.¡± ¡°Ah, I helped him a little with programming. It¡¯s nothing, but he¡¯s making a big deal out of it.¡± ¡°Good friend.¡± ¡°He¡¯s a business major, so his programming skills are not that great, but he¡¯s passionate.¡± The only person who could say that Kevin Systrom¡¯s skills were not that great was Hyun Jin Gun. Yoo-hyun suppressed theughter that came out and shrugged his shoulders. ¡°I see. Hahaha.¡± Hyun Jin Gun looked at Yoo-hyun strangely. ¡°What? Why are you like that?¡± ¡°I¡¯m just so happy to see you. Nice to see you, buddy.¡± Squeeze. Yoo-hyun grabbed Hyun Jin Gun¡¯s hand and smiled. ¡°Me too. You¡¯ve worked hard to get here.¡± His amazing friend hugged him with his other hand. Yoo-hyun decided to have lunch with Hyun Jin Gun at a nearby restaurant. After a simple meal, Yoo-hyun went up to the second floor office that he was curious about. The office was empty because it was lunchtime, and the atmosphere reflected the culture of Silicon Valley, which was free and casual. It was impressive that they decorated the 50-square-meter space like a cafe. Yoo-hyun looked around the whole space and approached arge whiteboard in the corner. On it, there were schedules and tasks lists densely written. Yoo-hyun was dumbfounded as he looked at Hyun Jin Gun¡¯s handwriting. He could clearly picture how Hyun Jin Gun had worked just by looking at this. Hyun Jin Gun handed him a coffee. ¡°Here, drink this.¡± ¡°Thanks. But are you doing all this by yourself?¡± ¡°The staff handles the contact with thepanies.¡± ¡°That¡¯s obvious. Hey, who does the chip design and verification by themselves?¡± Yoo-hyun snapped at him, and Hyun Jin Gun pointed to the side. ¡°Let¡¯s talk about that outside. The terrace here is nice.¡± ¡°Fine. Lead the way.¡± Yoo-hyun sighed and followed him. Hyun Jin Gun¡¯s exnation continued on the outdoor terrace connected to the office. ¡°I thought about coboration too. But it actually took more time.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the problem?¡± ¡°It wasn¡¯t easy to work with the engineers I hired¡­¡± The employees who came to the nameless smallpany couldn¡¯t match Hyun Jin Gun¡¯s level. It took time to teach them, and sometimes they quit. Yoo-hyun nodded, understanding the problem. ¡°I see.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not easy to deal with people.¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s not your problem.¡± ¡°Then what?¡± ¡°The problem is that you can¡¯t find employees who match your level right now.¡± It was a problem that urred because he had to teach them while he had a tight schedule. If he had outstanding talentsing in, this problem would be solved. Hyun Jin Gun shook his head at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°Those employees won¡¯te to ourpany.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Why would theye to apany with no name and no results? I have to make the results first.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly at Hyun Jin Gun¡¯s determination. He always tried to solve everything by himself, whether in the past or now. He looked proud and amazing, but he didn¡¯t want to leave him alone to suffer now that they were partners. Yoo-hyun suggested a different way with his heart. ¡°No, there¡¯s another way.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°You can get investment from a famous ce. Then people will flock to you.¡± Hyun Jin Gun waved his hand at Yoo-hyun¡¯s unexpected suggestion. ¡°Hey, that¡¯s even more ridiculous. It¡¯s already a miracle that we got support from Han Sung.¡± ¡°Wait and see. I¡¯ll look into it.¡± ¡°Fine. Thanks for the words.¡± Hyun Jin Gun seemed to ignore it, but Yoo-hyun was serious. He wanted to make him fly as soon as possible. Yoo-hyun changed the topic with determination. ¡°But are you really okay? Your body must be exhausted.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine. Jin Soo is helping me a lot with ounting and contracts, so it¡¯s a relief.¡± ¡°Oh, is Jin Soo adjusting well?¡± Yoo-hyun asked about the name that came up. Hyun Jin Soo was Hyun Jin Gun¡¯s younger brother, and he had a deep connection with Yoo-hyun. ¡°He¡¯s trying hard by himself. He has pride, so he never asks for help.¡± ¡°He also tries to find the answers by himself when I video call him.¡± ¡°He¡¯s a bit stubborn.¡± ¡°Like you.¡± ¡°More than me.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled at Hyun Jin Gun¡¯s answer. Yoo-hyun was reminded of Hyun Jin Soo¡¯s face for a moment. Buzz buzz. He turned his head to the outside of the terrace at the noise. In front of the building, there was an Asian man surrounded by three big foreigners. It looked like they were arguing, and the Asian man¡¯s face was familiar. ¡°Hey, isn¡¯t that Jin Soo over there?¡± ¡°Yeah. He must have gone to Justin TV bastards today.¡± Hyun Jin Gun answered calmly, following Yoo-hyun¡¯s gaze. It was not the attitude that he would expect from someone who cherished his brother. Chapter 452: Chapter 452: Yoo-hyun looked at him with a puzzled expression and asked. ¡°Do you know why he¡¯s acting like that?¡± ¡°He probably lost a game to Jinsu.¡± ¡°A game?¡± ¡°Jinsu must have beaten him again without mercy. He was like thatst time too.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Yoo-hyunughed incredulously at the absurd situation. Hyun Jin-geon Gun¡¯s words seemed to be confirmed by Hyun Jin-geon Su¡¯s sharp voice. He had only heard him speak Korean, but he was fluent in English as well.¡°What are you talking about? Do you want me to go easy on you?¡± ¡°Go easy? I¡¯m telling you not to y dirty.¡± ¡°Dirty? What¡¯s dirty about it?¡± ¡°Using bugs and tricks is not dirty? Aho. Do you really want to get hit?¡± The red-haired foreigner who couldn¡¯t stand it growled at Hyun Jin-geon Su. It was obvious to anyone that it was just a bluff, but it could be different from his brother¡¯s perspective. ¡°Do you need any help?¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. Just leave him alone. It¡¯s part of the process.¡± Hyun Jin-geon Gun acted nonchnt in response to Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. He suppressed the anxiety in his eyes. Yoo-hyun seemed to know what he was feeling and got up right away. ¡°What process? I¡¯ll be back in a bit.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, if you start helping him, he won¡¯t adapt. It¡¯s the path he chose for himself.¡± He understood their feelings, but there was no reason to suffer in a foreignnd. He gave sincere advice to his friend and colleague whom Yoo-hyun liked. ¡°If he¡¯s having trouble adapting, you can force him to adapt.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± ¡°Wait and see. I¡¯ll show you how to take care of your brother.¡± Yoo-hyun winked one eye and picked up his bag. ¡°Hey, no violence.¡± Hyun Jin-geon Gun quickly followed him, recalling Yoo-hyun¡¯s appearance during the reserve training. Yoo-hyun came down to the first floor and walked towards Hyun Jin-geon Su, who was confronting them. The man who had to rely on a wheelchair after losing his legs in a military explosion in the past was now standing on his healthy feet. There were no traces of the burns that covered his body. Yoo-hyun felt a strange feeling when Hyun Jin-geon Su recognized him. ¡°Oh? Yoo-hyun hyung.¡± ¡°Jinsu, how are you?¡± As Yoo-hyun spoke in Korean, the three big foreigners turned their heads sharply. They looked unhappy with the Koreans, maybe because they had been in a fierce confrontation until a moment ago. ¡°Who is that kid? Why is he babbling in a weirdnguage?¡± ¡°Hey, Chris, are you scared that you brought a country bumpkin with you?¡± ¡°Hey, let me see that.¡± They were a bit annoying, but there was no reason to waste his energy on these guys. Yoo-hyun ignored the cute Silicon Valley rascals and approached Hyun Jin-geon Su. Hyun Jin-geon Su thought Yoo-hyun came to help him and looked confident. ¡°Hyung, I¡¯ll just take care of these guys and go. Just wait a bit.¡± He was proud of him, but he didn¡¯t want to leave him alone to fight. Yoo-hyun reached into his bag to pull out his secret weapon. ¡°Hold on a sec. I have something to give you.¡± Fumbling. Everyone¡¯s eyes were drawn to him as he suddenly joined the fight and rummaged through his bag. In the midst of the attention, Yoo-hyun took out a white box. There was an Apple logo on the neatly wrapped box. ¡°Wow. An iPhone 4?¡± One of the foreigners who recognized it eximed in surprise. Yoo-hyun handed the box to Hyun Jin-geon Su with an indifferent expression. ¡°Jinsu, a gift.¡± ¡°Hyung, I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t like it, sell it. It¡¯s an unreleased product, so you¡¯ll get a lot of money. It¡¯s serial number 1, so there¡¯s a premium too.¡± ¡°Ooooh. Awesome.¡± The foreigners¡¯ faces lit up when they heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Even if they acted like childish rascals, they were still IT experts in Silicon Valley. To them, an unreleased iPhone 4 was like a gift from God. They reached out their hands from here and there. ¡°Chris, let me touch it for a second.¡± ¡°Hey, we¡¯re friends, right?¡± ¡°Please open it quickly. I¡¯ll just look.¡± Hyun Jin-geon Su, who held the box, was still stunned. ¡°Hyung, what is this¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay to show it to your friends. It¡¯s yours.¡± Yoo-hyun blinked one eye, and Hyun Jin-geon Su shouted to the surroundings. ¡°Hey, line up right now. If not, I¡¯ll take this and go inside.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± The red-haired foreigner who had been talking tough a while ago stood in a respectful posture. The others followed him. The people passing by also joined in, and the people in the area gathered. In an instant, a long line formed to see the iPhone 4. It was the moment when Hyun Jin-geon Su, who was struggling to adapt in the outskirts, became a celebrity in an instant. Hyun Jin-geon Gun, who was behind him, came up with a bewildered expression. ¡°Can you give that to Jinsu?¡± ¡°Of course. That¡¯s why I brought it, what.¡± ¡°But. You also got it as a gift, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I told them I¡¯d give it to someone else.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Hyun Jin-geon Su, who was standing among the buzzing people, and recalled his past appearance in a wheelchair. He had given him a Hansung Medal of Honor back then, but now he gave him an iPhone 4. Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips curled up at the changed scenery. Hyun Jin-geon Gun looked at his brother with affection and said. ¡°It¡¯s like when he first brought a cell phone to school.¡± ¡°Right. It only took a moment to be a star with a cell phone.¡± ¡°Keke. That¡¯s right. Thanks to you, I learned something new.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders and said to Hyun Jin-geon Gun. It was a word of wisdom that Yoo-hyun had gained from his long life. ¡°Take good care of your brother when you¡¯re with him. Do a lot of good things for him.¡± ¡°I thought he wanted to be strong, so I did that.¡± ¡°Using what you have is also a way. You have skills, don¡¯t you?¡± Hyun Jin-geon Gun smiled after staring at Yoo-hyun for a while. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Thank you? He¡¯s your brother, so he¡¯s my brother too.¡± ¡°Haha. Yeah. But don¡¯t you have to take care of your own brother? You said he¡¯s in America.¡± ¡°I have something else prepared for him.¡± Yoo-hyun grinned. That day, Yoo-hyun spent a lot of time with the Hyun Jin-geon brothers. ¡°The future is¡­¡± ¡°Right, but here¡­¡± They had amon ground of being together, so there was no obstacle to sharing their thoughts. They exchanged ideas on their current work and issues, as well as their future ns and visions. Some of them were important topics that could determine the future of Hansung Electronics. Yoo-hyun sincerely enjoyed the conversation with his colleagues who understood him. After spending a pleasant day, it was the next morning. Yoo-hyun stopped by a nearby car rentalpany and returned the car. Then he sat on the sofa in the customer reception room and waited for his appointment while taking a break. Ding. He received a message from Park Doo-sik, the manager. It was about the trends of the Group Strategy Office that they had discussed before. -It seems like the Group Strategy Office is trying to hold a temporary shareholders¡¯ meeting. I¡¯ll find out more and contact you. With just one line of message, Yoo-hyun could see the movements of the Group Strategy Office clearly. As expected, they were targeting Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director. But this time, they picked the wrong target. Yoo-hyun chuckled and sat in front of theputer prepared in the customer reception room. The inte news pages were hit by the aftermath of the Apple announcement. The positive effects reached Hansung as well. This meant the rise of Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s position. Yoo-hyun lifted his lips at the image of his old boss¡¯s distorted face. ¡°Executive Director Yoon Jutak must be in trouble.¡± He started something, but the atmosphere was going weird, so he must be frustrated. The n was twisted before it even started, so there was no way he could proceed properly. He probably had a hard time cleaning up the mess for a while. Yoo-hyun was thinking about that when it happened. Honk. He turned his head at the sound of a cool horn and saw a yellow luxury sports car. John Norman, who was sitting in the driver¡¯s seat, raised his hand with a sh. ¡°Hey, Steve.¡± His well-dressed outfit was visible under his bright face with sunsses on his T-shirt. Yoo-hyun got in the passenger seat and asked. ¡°You put a lot of effort into it, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s a special day, isn¡¯t it? I was so excited that I couldn¡¯t sleep.¡± What was he expecting to go to his alma mater? He seemed to have prepared a gift as well. Yoo-hyun smiled and gestured forward. ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re expecting, but let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll drive coolly.¡± Vroom. The sports car ran on the road with a rough engine sound. LA Design School was about 600 kilometers southeast of Palo Alto. To get there, they had to drive for more than five hours. Yoo-hyun originally wanted to take a ne, but John Norman suggested going together. He was rhythmically enjoying the music that was ringing loudly, and he said. ¡°Today, when I meet Cindy Han, I¡¯m going to do something¡­¡± He was so excited to meet Hanjaehee that he kept reciting his ns. Yoo-hyun was absurd, but he couldn¡¯t stop him. It all started with Yoo-hyun¡¯s request. -My sister is at LA Design School. I think she would appreciate a message of support. He wanted to give his sister a little boost, but John Norman was more proactive. He said he would go to LA Design School himself, and he even booked a lecture hall. His n was also absurd as he heard it. He was grateful for his help, but it was too much, so Yoo-hyun asked him why. ¡°Why are you taking care of her so much?¡± ¡°I owe Cindy Han something. Thanks to her, I got a lot of inspiration for the iPhone 4 UI.¡± ¡°But you bought it fair and square.¡± ¡°I bought it too cheaply. So I have a debt in my heart.¡± He said it grandly, but he just seemed to enjoy it. Yoo-hyun was curious too, so he justughed. A few hourster. The front door of a lecture hall at LA Design School opened. ng. As soon as John Norman showed up, the lecture hall buzzed. ¡°Kyaa. It¡¯s John. John. You¡¯re awesome.¡± ¡°John. You¡¯re the best.¡± He didn¡¯t notice Yoo-hyuning in through the back door and quietly closing it. John Norman was still in front of them. The lecture hall was still calling John Norman¡¯s name hotly. He raised his hand and another cheer came. Yoo-hyun saw him and chuckled. ¡°I see why you wanted toe to school.¡± In the noisy atmosphere, Yoo-hyun sat in an empty seat on the right back. There were three blondes with the same hairstyle in front of him, and Hanjaehee was in front of them. Yoo-hyun looked at his sister, who was sitting hunched over, and remembered what Jang Hye-min, the manager, had said. -LA Design School is not an easy ce. In the end, you have to build up your skills to survive. She gave him a lot of assignments, hoping that her beloved sister would stand on her own. It was not easy to bnce the busy school life and Jang Hye-min¡¯s assignments. That¡¯s why Hanjaehee was still working, ignoring John Norman¡¯s jokes. ¡°Stopining and do what you have to do.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled fondly when he saw that. Chapter 453: Chapter 453: The female professor in the front row got up from her seat and turned around. She walked towards Han Jae-hee, ignoring the voice of John Norman that echoed in the lecture hall. She then picked up the paper that Han Jae-hee was working on. ¡°Cindy, what are you doing instead of focusing?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Pay attention. If you don¡¯t have the skills, you should at least learn.¡± This might have been amon situation in Korea, but this was an American university. No matter how much a student, they wouldn¡¯t normally say such insulting words. Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyebrows narrowed, and the blonde girls sitting in front of him whispered.¡°Cindy is such a disgrace, a disgrace.¡± ¡°Ugh. I don¡¯t know why she evenes to school.¡± ¡°She got in here with the help of Han Sung and she¡¯s like that.¡± Yoo-hyun was sure as he heard the gossip that was clearly audible. Han Jae-hee was discriminated against here. It was annoying enough, but the person herself didn¡¯t seem to care at all. ¡®Does she not understand what they¡¯re saying?¡¯ It was a yful thought for a moment. Yoo-hyun smiled bitterly as he looked at Han Jae-hee, who was holding a pencil again. His sister was living so fiercely that she couldn¡¯t care about anything else. While Yoo-hyun was looking at Han Jae-hee, John Norman¡¯s words continued. ¡°The first thing I did when I joined Apple was¡­¡± It was a speech that contained the living experience of a star designer and a role model. The students tried to learn everything from him with sparkling eyes. Swoosh. The screen changed, and the screen was filled with designs. John Norman smiled and said. ¡°It would be boring if I just talked about myself, right? So I thought I¡¯d talk about the designs you¡¯ve done so far.¡± As Yoo-hyun felt the atmosphere in the lecture hall, he recalled John Norman¡¯s n. He was impressed by Han Jae-hee¡¯s other assignments, and he confidently said that he would promote her properly. How is he going to do it? Yoo-hyun turned his head with curiosity. John Norman, who met his eyes, winked. At that moment, the blonde trio in front of him made a fuss. ¡°Oh my, did you see? John winked at me.¡± ¡°I hope he chooses my design.¡± ¡°John has a sure taste. He¡¯ll definitely pick ours. Huh? What¡­¡± Their hopes were coldly dashed when John Norman showed Han Jae-hee¡¯s Retina Premium logo. Regardless, John Norman praised it openly. ¡°This logo design is amazing. It¡¯s simple and sophisticated. If you look at the tilt of the R¡¯s tail, you can guess the designer¡¯s intention¡­¡± To Yoo-hyun, it looked like he just shaped the letter R, but John Norman attached all kinds ofpliments. No one could say anything when he said that Steve Jobs also praised it. It was embarrassing enough, but John Norman didn¡¯t stop. ¡°So I looked at the other assignments of the designer named Cindy Han. Look at this poster. It has a fall vibe, but it¡¯s not too fall, which is very impressive. And it¡¯s modern and sexy¡­¡± Concept? Really? Yoo-hyun looked around with a ridiculous expression. They were all listening to the nonsense with concentration. Han Jae-hee also nodded her head as if she was bewitched. After praising the design for a long time, John Norman approached Han Jae-hee. ¡°I have a gift for Cindy Han, who inspired me with the best design.¡± Whisper whisper. In the situation where everyone¡¯s eyes were focused, John Norman handed over an iPhone 4. It was the same as when Yoo-hyun gave it to Hyun Jin-soo, and envious voices came from everywhere. The iPhone 4, which couldn¡¯t be bought even with money, was that valuable. ¡°Cindy Han, this is an unreleased iPhone 4. It suits you well.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m fine. I¡¯m not that great.¡± Han Jae-hee refused awkwardly. Yoo-hyun recalled what his sister had said in the past. -Apple bought that crappy thing for 200 million won. Does that make sense? His sister, who had achieved great results, still didn¡¯t believe in herself. It was the same even now, when she was envied by everyone. Yoo-hyun wanted to give her more strength. As John Norman was about to answer, Yoo-hyun raised his hand. ¡°John, can I suggest something?¡± ¡°Steve, I have to listen to anything you say.¡± As John Norman winked, everyone¡¯s heads turned. ¡°Wow. Brother.¡± Han Jae-hee was startled. The expressions of the blonde trio in front of him darkened. ¡°What. Cindy¡¯s brother? Did he hear everything we said?¡± ¡°What do we do? He seems to be someone high up, judging by how John Norman knows him.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t care about the stirring atmosphere and shouted. ¡°You¡¯re all excellent students, but it would be unfair to give it to only one person. I¡¯ll give an iPhone 4 to everyone here.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°Awesome.¡± As they made astonished expressions, John Norman said boldly. ¡°If Steve says that, I can¡¯t not do anything. I¡¯ll scrape up my savings and give them all before the release.¡± ¡°Yay.¡± There was an exmation, and the lecture hall was noisy. Yoo-hyun went one step further. Hyun Jin-soo, the executive director, was looking for talented design personnel, so he joined his n. ¡°Then I¡¯ll apply for a schrship to the design school in the name of Han Sung. It would be nice to apply to this ss.¡± ¡°Really?¡± The professor, who was staring at Yoo-hyun, widened his eyes. ¡°Of course. Thank you for teaching the students well, professor. My sister was very grateful too.¡± As Yoo-hyun spoke politely, the professor¡¯s eyes wavered. She soonposed her expression and lifted Han Jae-hee up. ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything. Cindy is just so talented.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Han Jae-hee blinked her eyes as she watched. After the lecture, the students flocked to Han Jae-hee. The friends who had spat out jealous words earlier also changedpletely. ¡°Cindy, can I talk to you for a moment?¡± ¡°Cindy, you know I like you, right?¡± ¡°Huh? Uh. Yeah.¡± Han Jae-hee, who was suddenly surrounded by her friends, looked bewildered. But she didn¡¯t seem to hate it, as the corners of her mouth curled up. She had a cute side. Yoo-hyun smiled contentedly as he saw his new sister¡¯s appearance. Meanwhile, the students also talked about Yoo-hyun. ¡°Is John Norman telling the truth? Your brother, he was recognized by Steve Jobs.¡± ¡°He also helped Apple a lot, right?¡± ¡°Cindy, your brother is awesome. You¡¯re so lucky.¡± Han Jae-hee, who was listening without a clue, shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s not all good.¡± ¡°What?¡± Yoo-hyun looked at her as if he couldn¡¯t believe it. It was after he finished his busy schedule. Yoo-hyun moved to a restaurant that Han Jae-hee rmended. The ce he arrived at was a Korean restaurant with a Korean sign that looked like it was from 10 years ago. The interior design was also very cozy. Thud. A generous serving of spicy pork was ced on the round metal table. The restaurantdy handed over a bottle of soju and said. ¡°Jae-hee, you¡¯re drinking soju today, right?¡± ¡°Auntie, don¡¯t say that. People might misunderstand. I quit drinking.¡± ¡°Come on, you were drunk and crawled in just the other day.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled as he heard thedy¡¯s words. ¡°Jae-hee, how are you the same in Korea or America?¡± ¡°What are you talking about? I don¡¯t drink.¡± ¡°Oh, are you ying hard to get because your cool brother is here?¡± Thedy pped her hands and asked teasingly, and Han Jae-hee red up. ¡°What¡¯s so cool about him?¡± ¡°You¡¯re happy, aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Happy, what.¡± Han Jae-hee, who pursed her lips, instinctively shook the soju bottle. Then she gave up as Yoo-hyunughed and poured soju into her ss. Chink. Yoo-hyun, who clinked sses with her, talked about various things with his sister for a long time. The loneliness of living alone or the troubles of school were short. There were more contents that contained her will for the future. ¡°Just watch. I¡¯ll definitely learn a lot.¡± ¡°Sure. Three years in a private school and you¡¯ll recite poetry.¡± ¡°What? Is that what you say to your sister who¡¯s suffering in a foreign country?¡± ¡°Yep.¡± She red up for a moment, but sincere conversations piled up as much as the soju bottle was emptied. She was quite drunk, and Han Jae-hee spilled her true feelings. ¡°If you¡¯re going to take care of me like this, tell me in advance. I didn¡¯t prepare anything.¡± ¡°What, do you want to draw me a picture again?¡± ¡°What picture?¡± Yoo-hyunughed mockingly as he saw her tilting her head. ¡°You drew me a portrait before.¡± ¡°Portrait?¡± ¡°You gave it to me as a gift when I joined thepany. The nose was squished, but still.¡± ¡°Wow. Are you crazy? Why do you still have that? Throw it away.¡± Han Jae-hee, who remembered, screamed in surprise. She had also screamed on the phone when she heard the portrait. Yoo-hyun recalled the old memory and said. ¡°Then do something else for me instead of a portrait.¡± ¡°What, are you trying to sell me drugs again?¡± ¡°I saw your logo design and discovered your amazing talent this time. So¡­¡± ¡°I can¡¯t hear you. I can¡¯t hear you.¡± Han Jae-hee covered her ears with her palms and shook her head. Regardless, Yoo-hyun continued. ¡°It¡¯s apany that makesmunication chips, and the name is JK Communication. I think your design would be perfect for it.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re saying. I can¡¯t hear anything.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll pay for the drinks here. Is that enough?¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s offer made her lower her hands and re up. ¡°What? Do you think I¡¯m that easy?¡± ¡°Will you do it if I pay for your drinks here until you graduate?¡± ¡°Do you know how expensive this ce is?¡± Han Jae-hee¡¯s eyebrows twitched at Yoo-hyun¡¯s added words. Yoo-hyun nodded his head obediently. ¡°You¡¯re my sister, I have to do that much for you.¡± ¡°Auntie. One more bottle of soju here.¡± Han Jae-hee shouted loudly, and the fourth bottle of soju was ced on the table. That day, Yoo-hyun lost his memory for the first time in a long time. Yoo-hyun came to his senses after a long time had passed. ¡°Ugh, my head.¡± Yoo-hyun got up from the bed with his hand on his throbbing head. He didn¡¯t have time to care about the unfamiliar scenery and drank the water in the fridge. As he tried to recall his lost memory, he saw a note on the vanity. -You¡¯re so weak that you got carried by your sister? Anyway, this is how I paid off my debt. If you draw a logo for me, you¡¯ll owe me. Be grateful. Carried? It was unbelievable for a moment. A scene that Yoo-hyun had forgotten came to his mind. -Ouch, our Jae-hee has a wide and nice back. -You¡¯re lucky I¡¯m carrying you. Or you¡¯ll get punched? -What? How dare you swing a hammer at your brother? Take this headlock. -Ah. You¡¯re crazy. Hey, Han Yoo-hyun. Get off. Get off. He was pped on the floor once and then got a honey bomb and was carried again. There was a little trouble, but Han Jae-hee took responsibility until the end. ¡°I really made a fool of myself.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled wryly as he saw the bump on his forehead in the mirror. With the strange memory as the end, Yoo-hyun¡¯s US schedule was over. Chapter 454: Chapter 454: Yoo-hyun had a good sleep during the 11-hour flight from LA airport. His journey in the US had been quite exhausting, so he fell asleep for a long time. As soon as he arrived in Korea, he contacted his friends and checked on Jeong Da-hye¡¯s schedule. Then he went straight to sleep mode. He rested at home without going out, even after having a long sleep. Today was no different, as theunch of the Apple Phone 4 was imminent. Click. Yoo-hyun took a sip of cold coffee and browsed the domestic news after the foreign ones. In the past, it would have been a story of another country, but this time it was different.Korea was added as one of the firstunch countries for the Apple Phone 4. Although the release was dyed by a day due to the carrier issue, the enthusiasm was hotter than any other country. This was evident from the pre-order status that appeared on the news. It was 10 minutes, but excluding the time the server was down, it took less than 5 minutes to finish 100,000 pre-orders. On various online reservationmunities, pre-order confirmation shots were posted as the best posts. Below them, enviousments were pouring in. -So jealous. Should I just go out and line up now? -There are already people who pitched tents in front of the Jongno store. You won¡¯t get one if you¡¯rete. -Holy. Guys, where should I line up? I¡¯m from Jeonnam, please give me some coordinates. -If you¡¯re from Jeonnam, it¡¯s obviously Yeontae holynd. Yeontae holynd? Yoo-hyun, who was casually scrolling down thements, chuckled at the familiar word. Sure enough. When he went to Shim Hyun-ji¡¯s blog, there was a post titled ¡®Apple Phone 4 Yeontae Holy Land¡¯ on the first page. The blog views were no joke, as the reaction was hot. Just by looking at this, he could clearly see that more people would flock than thest Apple Phone 3. ¡°Hyung-nim will have a hard time.¡± Yoo-hyunughed, thinking of Choi Jeong-bok, who had to deal with the situation without ying his favorite golf. It was the next morning. Yoo-hyun, who was on the bus to work, listened to the broadcasting from the speaker. -On the first day of the Apple Phone 4unch, the global sales volume is estimated at 2 million units. This resulted in a revenue that surpassed the weekly sales of other mobile phone manufacturers, and with the domestic sales starting today¡­ As the announcer said, the sales volume of the Apple Phone 4 exceeded the experts¡¯ expectations. This was at least twice as much as the figure that Yoo-hyun knew from the past. The domestic atmosphere was also not easy. While the bus was briefly stopped, he heard the whispers of the students sitting behind him. ¡°Look at that. That¡¯s all the line for the Apple Phone 4.¡± ¡°Sigh. It¡¯s not the time to go to school right now¡­¡± Yoo-hyun, who smiled, looked at the scenery outside the window. In front of a fairlyrge dealership, people were lining up before the door opened. Seeing the situation like this, Yoo-hyun was curious about the atmosphere inside thepany. Yoo-hyun¡¯s curiosity could not be resolved even when he arrived at the 13th floor of Hansung Tower. The office, which should have been full, was empty. Yoo-hyun, who tilted his head, picked up his phone. That¡¯s when Kwon Se-jung, the assistant manager, came over, groaning. He looked exhausted, and he spoke in a dying voice. ¡°Did youe? You worked hard, right?¡± ¡°What do you mean, worked hard? But did you stay up all night?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t even talk about it. Sigh.¡± ¡°Why? What¡¯s going on?¡± Kwon Se-jung, the assistant manager, answered with a bitter face to Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. ¡°Apple asked for more supplies, so it¡¯s a mess right now.¡± ¡°Really? Didn¡¯t they send out 10 million more panels?¡± ¡°They need more, I guess. And¡­¡± Yoo-hyun, who sat down, listened carefully to Kwon Se-jung¡¯s words. He knew that Jang Jun-sik, Jung Saet-byul, and Yang Yoon-soo had gone to Ulsan and Gimpo respectively for the demo of the executives. He also expected that people would go on business trips to deal with the mobile phone division that was on fire. But he didn¡¯t expect the other customers¡¯ urgent reactions. ¡°Really? Nokia?¡± ¡°Yeah. Nokia, Motor, the whole second part went out. TV and IT are the same. Sony, Skyworks, and Dell, who turned their backs, all want the Retina Premium.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± ¡°It¡¯s good, but it¡¯s crazy when things happen at the same time.¡± It was understandable. Not only the team leaders, but even Kim Hyun-min, the manager, were on business trips. Yoo-hyun patted the shoulder of his weary colleague. ¡°Think of someone who¡¯s having a harder time than you at times like this.¡± ¡°Who?¡± When Kwon Se-jung asked, the phone rang at a good timing. It was Jung In-wook, the team leader of the ultra-high-resolution TF. ¡°This guy.¡± ¡°I guess.¡± When Yoo-hyun showed the caller, Kwon Se-jung gave a bitter smile. His face was full of pity. The hardest thing about the sudden increase in supply was the development team. Especially the circuit team, which was in charge of the project, practically lived in the factory. -So I really¡­ Yoo-hyun, who silently listened to Jung In-wook¡¯sints, cut him off. ¡°Well, you¡¯re not calling toin, are you?¡± -Of course not, but I¡¯m a bit disappointed. It¡¯s been a long time since we talked. It was fun to joke around, but there was no time for that now. He had to solve the problem quickly for his colleagues who were working hard at the Ulsan factory. Yoo-hyun guessed what he wanted first. ¡°You want to respond quickly, right? You¡¯re calling because of the LCD factory production panel, right?¡± -How did you know? ¡°You have no choice if you want to print more. Let¡¯s do this.¡± -How? ¡°Run the entire OLED factory on the Apple Phone line¡­¡± He then told him the solution right away. This kind of traffic control was something that the nning side should do, not the development team, and Yoo-hyun had his own n. -You mean clear out the other panels we were testing at the OLED factory and go all-in on Apple? ¡°Yes. Use the ultra-high-resolution panels developed at the LCD factory for the otherpanies. I¡¯ll contact the person in charge through our manager.¡± -Okay. Thanks to you, it¡¯s cleared up. When are youing down? ¡°I¡¯ll go see you sometime.¡± -Fine. Juste. I¡¯ll treat you well. That was what Team Leader Jeong In-wook, who never said he would pay first, said with a big smile. Yoo-hyun chuckled and said. ¡°Please take care of my junior who¡¯s still there.¡± -You mean Jun-sik? ¡°Yes. He¡¯s a stubborn guy who will have a hard time.¡± -Hehe. He¡¯s very passionate. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll feed him a lot. I¡¯ll buy him some blood sausage soup at dawn. ¡°Haha. Sounds good.¡± Yoo-hyun hung up the phone, recalling the happy memories he had with him. A week passed since then. The first week sales of the Apple Phone 4 exceeded 5 million units, breaking a new record. This was more than four times the number of the Apple Phone 3, which had been a huge hit. In the past, the sales would have slowed down due to the antenna gate issue, but that didn¡¯t happen anymore. The sales of the Apple Phone kept increasing without a brake. Thepany was still busy, but there was also something to gain. As the news articles showed, the LCD sales soared with the Apple Premiumbel. People attributed the reason to the marketing, and thanks to that, the Innovative Product TF also shone. Other teams with strong pride came to benchmark the Innovative Product TF. Among them, there was someone who was very excited. It was Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung, who first suggested the logo marketing. He sat on a bench on the outdoor terrace on the 20th floor, staring at the screen of the Apple Phone 4 he bought with Yoo-hyun this morning. The logo marketing article he had been looking at for a while was disyed on the screen. Yoo-hyun looked at him with disbelief. ¡°Are you looking at it again? You¡¯ll lose your eyes.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m just amazed by the inte. Look at this.¡± Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung spread his two fingers on the screen. He then showed him the erged inte page, making a fuss. "Isn¡¯t this amazing? ¡°Come on. You should have said that when the Apple Phone 3 came out.¡± ¡°I had to use a Han Sung phone back then.¡± ¡°And now?¡± ¡°The manager is using it too. Who¡¯s going to stop me?¡± Yoo-hyunughed as he saw Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung shrug his shoulders. As he said, not only Manager Kim Hyun-min, but many people bought the Apple Phone 4. Thanks to that, the business unit¡¯s performance was a huge sess, and no one would stop them. ¡°Do you want to see something more amazing?¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Install this.¡± Yoo-hyun casually handed him the Apple Phone 4 with a yellow icon. Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung nodded as if he knew. ¡°KakaoTalk? Oh, this is the one that sends texts for free, right?¡± ¡°Well, something like that. Anyway, it¡¯s useful.¡± ¡°In what way?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll see. Just a second.¡± Yoo-hyun logged in to the messenger for the first time in a long time. The contacts of the employees who joined were synced with his phone number. Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung, who was watching from the side, was curious. ¡°Oh, there¡¯s Saet-byul. Let me see her picture.¡± ¡°Picture?¡± Yoo-hyun clicked and arge face of Jeong Saet-byul, who turned her head at a 45-degree angle and opened her eyes wide, appeared. Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung burst intoughter. ¡°Puhahaha. What¡¯s with that picture?¡± ¡°Do you want me to tell her?¡± ¡°Never do that.¡± He was about to get serious when a message from Jeong Saet-byul came. -Jeong Saet-byul: Wow. Did you buy the Apple Phone 4 too? It was such a perfect timing that Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung was dumbfounded. ¡°What? Did she hear and send that?¡± ¡°How can she hear from Gimpo?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and was about to reply when one more person entered the chat room. -Yang Yoon-soo: Finally, you joined us. Now we only need Jun-sik senior toplete the exhibition team. -Jeong Saet-byul: What happened with Team Leader Jeong? Assistant Manager Kwon Se-jung, who was watching the group chat with interest, asked out of the blue. ¡°Huh? Who¡¯s Team Leader Jeong? What happened?¡± ¡°Stop talking nonsense and install it.¡± Yoo-hyun turned his body and quickly replied. -What are you talking about? -Jeong Saet-byul: You two are dating, right? Oops. Already? (Heart) -Yang Yoon-soo: I support whatever choice you make, sir. (Fist) The messages from the juniors came up one after another with cute emoticons. They had never asked him such things in text messages before. It seemed that the conversation became lighter with the emoticons. It was not a bad direction, so Yoo-hyun smiled and replied. -Stop talking nonsense and work hard. Don¡¯t mess with the development team for nothing. -Yang Yoon-soo: Yes, sir. I will engrave your words in my heart. Yang Yoon-soo was good at ttering even in the messenger. He should have given up by now, but Jeong Saet-byul was stubborn. -Jeong Saet-byul: But Team Leader Jeong, you¡¯re staying in Korea until the G20, right? Please show your face once in a while. Love needs sincerity. -I appreciate your concern, but do your job well. Yoo-hyun pressed the send button and thought of Jeong Da-hye. There were still four months left until the G20, but she was very busy. She never postponed the appointments she made, but she kept dying them. He had a feeling what it was, so he didn¡¯t ask her. Chapter 455: Chapter 455: It was not certain yet, but it was highly likely that he would not see her often, as Jeong Saet-byul had said. Maybe he would not see her for a long time? That was what Yoo-hyun was thinking about when he was considering Jeong Da-hye¡¯s future. -Jeong Saet-byul: Hey, don¡¯t be so shy. I¡¯ll keep it a secret. (wink) Yoo-hyun chuckled at the message from Jeong Saet-byul, who had just arrived. ¡°What secret?¡± Soon after, he received a message from Kwon Se-jung. KakaoTalk. -Kwon Se-jung: What¡¯s so good?-None of your business. (tongue out) Along with Yoo-hyun¡¯s reply, a cute image was sent. It was an emoticon of a pink peach character sticking out its tongue and shaking its butt. Kwon Se-jung was surprised and asked. ¡°Wow. How do you do that?¡± ¡°Country bumpkin.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and showed him the emoticon button. Kwon Se-jung quickly adapted. -Kwon Se-jung: Country bumpkin? (angry) The screen was filled with an emoticon of a green crocodile with its eyes wide open and spitting fire from its mouth. At the same time, a scream came from the side. ¡°Croak.¡± ¡°What are you doing?¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Kwon Se-jung, who was mimicking the emoticon, with disbelief. The Apple Phone 4¡¯s phenomenal march did not stop even as time passed. The stock price of Hansung Electronics, which supplied the most expensive parts exclusively, was soaring. Many experts raised their sales forecasts for the LCD division significantly. This inevitably reminded people of someone who was in their memory. It was Shin Kyeong-wook, the executive director who had guaranteed the sales of the LCD division and raised the issue of spin-off. He had already seized the issue with his surprise appearance, so it was a matter of time before the spark was reignited. As if they had agreed, articles poured out and old articles resurfaced. Thanks to that, Shin Kyeong-wook, the executive director, was back in the center of the issue. This time, he not only talked but also showed the results, so the impact was bigger. Provocative counter-articles came out, but they were all buried by the strong Apple craze. There was even a strange rumor that Hansung became the firstunch country for the Apple Phone 4 thanks to Shin Kyeong-wook, the executive director. Even the counter-articles were filled with praises for Shin Kyeong-wook, the executive director. Yoo-hyun, who was browsing thements, chuckled. He was curious about the situation in the group strategy room. What was the atmosphere like there? He was able to hear the answer from Park Doo-sik, the manager, whom he met after a long time. In the conference room connected to the 8th floor innovation strategy room, Park Doo-sik said. ¡°It seems like the group strategy room ispletely frozen.¡± ¡°I guess so. I could tell by thements on the counter-articles.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head as Park Doo-sik exined further. ¡°They say the media side doesn¡¯t even want to take the group strategy room¡¯s articles.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°They know it¡¯s not going to work. Thanks to that, we get a lot of contacts.¡± ¡°Even though the group strategy room must be giving a lot of money behind the scenes?¡± ¡°That¡¯s how much our side is the trend. I don¡¯t think the temporary shareholders¡¯ meeting they are preparing will happen either.¡± Yoo-hyun also agreed with Park Doo-sik¡¯s opinion by 99 percent. The Apple wind was blowing stronger than expected, and Shin Kyeong-wook¡¯s position was solidified. It was too risky to push ahead with anything else at this point. ¡°I think so too. What about the executive director?¡± ¡°He¡¯s still running around barefoot. Half of our staff are moving with him.¡± ¡°I guess he¡¯s more concerned because the agenda is to rece the president.¡± ¡°Right. He seems to be trying to create friendly forces at this good time.¡± As Park Doo-sik said, Shin Kyeong-wook was moving appropriately to prepare for the future. It was very appropriate to move at this point when he could borrow the power of Shin Myeong-ho, the vice chairman. Yoo-hyun sorted out the situation in his head and smiled. ¡°It¡¯s a good choice. If you build up your power well now, you¡¯ll be able to fight evenly in the future.¡± ¡°That sounds like we¡¯re losing now?¡± Park Doo-sik¡¯s eyebrows narrowed at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. Yoo-hyun nodded his head and admitted the reality. ¡°The group strategy room is not an easy opponent.¡± ¡°Then they might pick a fight with us.¡± ¡°This is not a simple power struggle. You need a justification.¡± ¡°What if they make a justification?¡± Yoo-hyun looked back at the board that was flowing for a moment at Park Doo-sik¡¯s question. Shin Cheon-sik, the vice president, was not a big-hearted person in the first ce. He would rather seek his own safety than take on the risk in an unexpected situation. There was no way that Yun Ju-tak, the executive director, could make a big reversal when the candidate for the president was passive. There was only one person who could turn the situation around. ¡°It won¡¯t happen. The board is already tilted.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯m d. I¡¯ll look into it more.¡± ¡°Okay. That would be nice.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and parted with Park Doo-sik. On his way back to his office, Yoo-hyun thought of Shin Kyeong-su. What if he stepped in? He might be able to create a card of reversal with his elite group. But the possibility was close to zero. He was cold and quick to judge the situation, and he would nevere forward in this frozen situation. It was also not in line with his personality, who only bet on certain games. But there was a ¡®what if¡¯. Yoo-hyun had set up a little device to check the 1 percent possibility. It was when Yoo-hyun was sitting in his seat and organizing his thoughts. The atmosphere in the 18th floor home appliance division office of Hansung Tower was very cold. Shin Cheon-sik, the vice president, who was sitting in the seat of honor, said with a serious expression. ¡°Yun, the executive director, stop the n for now. The media is too biased to their side.¡± ¡°I agree. We have to avoid the shower and see for now.¡± Woo Chang-beom, the executive director of the management support division, also agreed. But Yun Ju-tak, the executive director, could not back down easily. It was because the royal family was pushing hard from behind. ¡°We have a lot more friendly forces. We can still win.¡± ¡°Really? You said Shin, the executive director, is moving behind the scenes. Can you handle him?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you trust me?¡± ¡°Are you going to take responsibility?¡± Yun Ju-tak, the executive director, clenched his teeth at Shin Cheon-sik, the vice president¡¯s, shifting of me. But he still needed a puppet for the show, so he didn¡¯t show it. He calmly said. ¡°I have a way to reverse the situation.¡± ¡°What kind of way? You did such a good job of responding that you gave them all the justification.¡± Shin Cheon-sik, the vice president, sneered and Yun Ju-tak, the executive director, pulled out his hidden card. ¡°Shin Kyeong-su, the director, has moved.¡± ¡°What?¡± Shin Cheon-sik, the vice president¡¯s eyes widened. It was when the group strategy room¡¯s movement was quietly progressing. Thepany was still running chaotically. Of course, Yoo-hyun was not very busy with the excuse of the G20 summit. ck. Yoo-hyun, who sat in his office, logged on to the Sprint Company website and checked the announcements. There was a new post, so he checked it right away. ¡°As expected, she got promoted.¡± He smiled when he confirmed the expected result. There were only a handful of Asian managers at Sprint Company. And there was never a case where someone as young as Jeong Da-hye became a senior manager. It meant that she was highly recognized for her achievement of securing the G20 Seoul Summit alone. It also meant that she had to go back to the US soon. They wouldn¡¯t leave a manager in another country. How much time was left? He felt a pang of regret along with happiness. Ring. Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone rang and a message from Jeong Da-hye came in at a good timing. -Do you have time after work tomorrow? -You must have finished your work. I have a vacation tomorrow, so I can see you early. I can see you right now. Yoo-hyun sent a reply right away. There was no reason to hesitate any more, knowing that she didn¡¯t have much time left. A message came back after a short pause. He had to choose one of the two options, which was a natural result. -Okay. I¡¯ll adjust to your schedule. Is Myeongdong okay for you? -Very good. I¡¯ll contact you soon. Yoo-hyun pressed the send button and got up from his seat. Then he approached Choi Min-hee, the team leader, who had just finished a meeting and came back. ¡°Team leader, I¡¯ll leave first.¡± ¡°Now?¡± ¡°Yes. And I think I need to rest tomorrow too.¡± ¡°Can I ask what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°It¡¯s very important.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer made Choi Min-hee¡¯s eyebrows twitch. At the same time, her lips curled up. ¡°Is the flower finally blooming?¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°Come on, I know. You have someone you¡¯re seeing, Han, the assistant manager.¡± How the hell did she know? Yoo-hyun had a feeling that something had been going on behind his back. ¡°I¡¯ll tell youter.¡± ¡°I¡¯m looking forward to it. Han, the assistant manager, don¡¯t be like Park, the section chief, and have a cool romance.¡± Choi Min-hee made a yful expression and Yoo-hyun remembered her old self, who used to tease Park Seung-woo, the section chief, a lot. ¡°Haha. Yes. I got it.¡± Yoo-hyun held back hisughter and turned around. Myeongdong was a ce that had a lot of connection with Yoo-hyun. It was where he had met Jeong Da-hye for the first time and had coffee with her, both in the past and now. The next day, Yoo-hyun went to the coffee shop, which was their first date ce, in the early afternoon. The wooden door opened and the bell rang. Ding. She loved this sound, whether it was then or now. As he walked inside, he saw her sitting in a seat, already waiting for him. Her side profile, looking at the wall, was beautiful as always. Yoo-hyun, who sat across from her, asked. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± ¡°Just looking for the words I wrote on the wall before.¡± ¡°Really? You must havee here often.¡± Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and Jeong Da-hye nodded her head. ¡°Yes. It was my favorite ce. I haven¡¯t been able toe heretely, though.¡± ¡°I guess I picked a good ce.¡± ¡°You¡¯re amazing. You always surprise me.¡± Jeong Da-hye smiled and Yoo-hyun asked. ¡°Do you want me to tell you why?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Because I¡¯m the one you¡¯re with.¡± Yoo-hyun pointed to the words in the corner of the wall. Chapter 456: Chapter 456: There, she saw her own handwriting on the wall. -The fates are tied by a red thread. Of course, Jeong Da-hye was shocked beyond words. ¡°Ah? You¡¯re here. How did you find me?¡± Three years ago, when Yoo-hyun came here to look for her, he had memorized the ce. He didn¡¯t need to tell her that, so he casually shrugged. ¡°I saw your signature here. Is this it?¡± He pointed to the sign carved below the writing. It was a sign that made a half-heart out of the Chinese character for ¡°many¡± (¶à).Jeong Da-hye chuckled as she saw it. ¡°It¡¯s a sign I made when I was young. I wanted to change it, but I got attached to it.¡± ¡°It was so unique that I remembered it.¡± Behind Yoo-hyun¡¯s smiling face, Jeong Da-hye slowly read the words. She looked thoughtful, and he asked her. ¡°Can I touch it for a moment?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Just a moment.¡± Yoo-hyun took a pen that was hanging on the wall with a rubber band and pressed it on the wooden wall. Then hepleted the half-heart into a full shape. It was what she had wished he would do when she gave him her sign in the past. Jeong Da-hye blinked her eyes and then smiled. She was very calm and warm today. She never lost her smile throughout the conversation. She seemed to try to match everything to him, and listened attentively to what he said. She even ordered and brought the coffee herself. And she was considerate of him. ¡°The owner here makes good coffee. Especially thette.¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s just my taste.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d. I was worried because I didn¡¯t know what you liked since I always received from you.¡± He didn¡¯t really enjoy coffee with milk, but that wasn¡¯t important. He grinned and joked. ¡°I guess I have to stop trying now.¡± Jeong Da-hye hesitated as if she had something to say, but then nodded. ¡°Yes. Please do.¡± Yoo-hyun was sure that she was going to leave soon. She just couldn¡¯t say it because she was sorry. There was no reason to stay here and waste time. He wanted to save some more time, so he asked first. ¡°The weather is nice, shall we go outside?¡± ¡°Where?¡± ¡°Namsan Tower.¡± ¡°Is that why you wanted to meet early?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you want toe to Myeongdong too?¡± He recalled what she had said on their first date. -I wish our first date ce was Namsan Tower. That was my childhood dream. He wanted to do what he couldn¡¯t do for her in the past. She looked at him with curious eyes, and then nodded. ¡°I can¡¯t say no. Shall we get up?¡± ¡°See? You¡¯re quick to decide. Let¡¯s go.¡± He smiled and got up from his seat. There was still ice in the stic cup. It was a weekday morning, so Myeongdong was quiet. He walked with her and got on the cable car. The wall of therge cable car was made of ss, so it was good to see the outside scenery. Ching. As the cable car moved, Jeong Da-hye pressed her nose to the ss. She looked down at the green trees and eximed. ¡°Wow.¡± She was so fierce when she worked, but now she was so innocent. She felt his warm gaze and made an awkward expression. ¡°Mr. Yoo, you should look too. It¡¯s amazing.¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s nice.¡± He pretended to look down and then looked at her again. The smile on her lips was very bright. He got off the cable car and naturally matched his steps to hers. He walked wherever she wanted to go. The first ce they went was the octagonal pavilion in front of Namsan Tower. She sat on the edge of the pavilion and admired it. ¡°It¡¯s so spacious and nice here.¡± ¡°There¡¯s a pavilion as nice as this one at the Yeontae-ri fishing spot.¡± ¡°Really? I should go there next time.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll be surprised.¡± What would she say when she saw the pavilion with her name on it? He imagined it and looked at where she was looking. A couple was sitting on the stairs of the construction site and having a deep skinship. Her face turned red and she coughed and got up. ¡°Ahem. Shall we walk a bit?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± He smiled and followed her. Maybe it was because she wasn¡¯t working? She looked very light when she came out. She seemed to have thrown off a heavy burden, and smiled more easily, and expressed more. She walked along the wall and marveled at the flower bed next to her. ¡°Isn¡¯t it really beautiful?¡± ¡°Not as much as you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re saying weird things again.¡± She pouted, but he was serious. She was under a big tree, in the shade and the sunlight that came through the leaves. Her long hair and dress that fluttered in the wind looked like a painting. ¡°I never lied in my life.¡± ¡°Ah. Is that so?¡± ¡°Yes. Wait a moment.¡± He asked her to wait and approached ady who was walking by. He wanted to take a picture of this scene, so he asked her, and thedy dly agreed. He handed her his phone and stood next to Jeong Da-hye. ¡°Beautiful scenes should be captured in photos.¡± ¡°I can take it for you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s more meaningful if we take it together.¡± As Yoo-hyun approached, Jeong Da-hye shied away slightly, as if she was embarrassed. Thedy holding the phone immediately snapped. ¡°Don¡¯t back away, you sexy thing. Come closer.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, okay.¡± Jeong Da-hye moved her feet back, looking flustered. Thedy¡¯s coaching didn¡¯t end there. ¡°You have to stick close to look pretty. Closer, closer.¡± The otherdies behind her also chimed in. ¡°You should link arms. You look like strangers otherwise.¡± ¡°The man should hug her with some force.¡± ¡°Also touch your heads. Why are you so shy, you grown-ups?¡± Thanks to the enthusiastic encouragement of thedies, the distance between Jeong Da-hye and him got closer and closer. Thump thump. Her heartbeat was transmitted through his arm. The skin that touched felt hotter and hotter. ¡°That¡¯s it. Now you look like lovers. Okay, I¡¯ll take it. One, two, three.¡± Click. Finally, a memorable photo was taken. The awkwardness when they stuck together for the photo was brief. As the distance in the photo got closer, so did their psychological distance. Before they knew it, they walked at the same pace and looked at the same ce. Yoo-hyun asked with a yful tone. ¡°Isn¡¯t it more delicious when I buy it for you?¡± ¡°Yes. And it¡¯s better because it¡¯s been a long time.¡± They joked around while eating ice cream, andughed easily at light jokes. The mood naturally led to a dinner date. Yoo-hyun guided Jeong Da-hye to a restaurant located on the observation deck of Namsan Tower. This ce, where the Seoul skyline was clearly visible, was a ce she had always wanted to visit. She was very satisfied this time as well. Thanks to that, they were able to share stories that had umted in a brighter atmosphere. Jeong Da-hye told him in detail about the hectic situation she had been in. ¡°I had to prepare for the G20 summit in advance¡­¡± ¡°You should have refused, why did they make you do that?¡± When Yoo-hyunined for her, Jeong Da-hye giggled. ¡°It¡¯s my job, I have to do it. It¡¯s almost over now.¡± ¡°You worked hard. It must have been no joke to please the new manager.¡± ¡°It got easier thanks to you, Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Haha. I guess I¡¯m a useful guy.¡± Jeong Da-hye smiled faintly at Yoo-hyun, who was smiling brightly, and said. ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll admit what I have to admit. If it wasn¡¯t for you, I might not be here.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± When Yoo-hyun pretended not to know, it happened. Thud. The banana cream cheese cake that Yoo-hyun ordered came out as a dessert. Looking at the cake on the white te, Jeong Da-hye muttered. ¡°I bought this back then¡­¡± ¡°When?¡± ¡°Huh? No, nothing.¡± Jeong Da-hye startled and waved her hand. ¡®He must have brought it when he visited me at the hospital.¡¯ It was the story of the day Yoo-hyun left the hospital room. Yoo-hyun had something to say to her on the day the G20 bid was decided. -How about I answer your question after the G20 bid is decided? I think I¡¯ll be in better shape by then, and you¡¯ll be more rxed too. It wasn¡¯t a very pleasant thing to say, but there was no reason not to say it. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t want to leave a grudge in her heart, who would soon leave. He was thinking about how to say it when Jeong Da-hye brought up her personal matter first. ¡°I didn¡¯t have a good family situation when I was young.¡± ¡°Really? That¡¯s surprising.¡± ¡°I hear that a lot. Because I lived abroad. Do you want to hear my story?¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯m ready.¡± Yoo-hyun straightened his posture, and Jeong Da-hye told him about her difficult family history with a calm expression. It was a painful story that she had kept hidden for a long time. ¡°Actually, the existence of a father to me when I was young¡­¡± She had to live alone from a young age, as her family scattered. The rtionship that went wrong continued until now, and she lived without contacting her family. She didn¡¯t even meet them once during this long business trip. ¡°That¡¯s what happened, and suddenly I got a call. Not from my father, but from a debt collector.¡± ¡°That was Jo Hee-deok.¡± ¡°Yes. I also talked to my father after that. Was it 10 years? It was strange.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Yoo-hyun only let out a low sigh instead of answering. Jeong Da-hye looked out the window, as if she had a lot on her mind. She didn¡¯t look sad. She just calmly told one thing after another, as if it was someone else¡¯s story. ¡°I thought I hadpletely forgotten my father, but I guess not. I tried to ignore it, but it kept bothering me.¡± ¡°Eventually, you fell for Jo Hee-deok¡¯s scam. It wasn¡¯t your father¡¯s fault, Da-hye.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, she turned her eyes. She seemed to know the whole story well, judging by her sharp gaze. ¡°It was thanks to you, Yoo-hyun. I heard. You stepped in on purpose.¡± ¡°It was a coincidence.¡± ¡°Yes. I knew you would say that. Thank you for helping me out of the blue.¡± Jeong Da-hye smiled casually, as if nothing had happened. In the end, the only thing that was resolved was the scam problem. The rtionship between her and her family didn¡¯t change, nor did the resentment in her heart. Maybe it would take a long time, like before, to meet her family again. But that was her part. Yoo-hyun hoped that she would shake off the past and move on. ¡°I heard you got a thank you from the manager of Sprint Company?¡± ¡°Huh? How did you know that?¡± Swoosh. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and reached out to Jeong Da-hye, who was blinking. ¡°Are you curious? Do you want to go down? I have a ce I want to go with you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re sneaking up on me again.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? I¡¯m just trying to clear the dishes.¡± Yoo-hyun picked up the dishes on the table with a nonchnt expression. ¡°¡­¡± For the first time today, a walnut wrinkle appeared on Jeong Da-hye¡¯s chin. Chapter 457: Chapter 457: Yoo-hyun came out and headed to the outdoor terrace connected to Namsan Tower. It was a ce full of locks that people had hung on the fence and the trees, and people called them love locks. Behind the exotic lock scenery, the view of Seoul spread out widely. The slowly setting sun was like a painting. Jeong Da-hye, who was sitting on a bench and admiring the view, looked at Yoo-hyun sitting next to her and was surprised. ¡°What is that?¡± ¡°What do you mean, it¡¯s a lock.¡± Yoo-hyun took out a lock from his bag and handed it to her. There was a cupid arrow engraved in three dimensions on top of a heart-shaped lock that was as big as two fingers of an adult man.¡°Why is it so big?¡± ¡°If you¡¯re going to hang it, you have to do it properly.¡± Jeong Da-hye took the heavy lock and blinked her eyes as she looked at it from different angles. It looked like a lock with arge ring on top of the heart shape, but it seemed like there was something inside it. ¡°Does it split open when you unlock it?¡± ¡°Yes. It bes half like Da-hye¡¯s sign.¡± ¡°Oh, I see.¡± Jeong Da-hye seemed to like it quite a bit as she sparkled her eyes and examined the middle seam. She had no choice. This was the lock that she had liked so much in the past and showed off to Yoo-hyun. -Sir, this is the heart lock I bought in Myeongdong. I couldn¡¯t hang itst time, but I¡¯ll definitely do it this time. She wanted to go back to Namsan Tower, but Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t keep that promise. He wanted to keep it this time, so he wandered around Myeongdong all day yesterday and finally found it. Jeong Da-hye, who was looking at the crimson heart lock, tilted her head. ¡°But there are two keyholes on the front and back.¡± ¡°Yes. You need to insert both of them to open it. Here.¡± Yoo-hyun held out his palm with a ne on it. There was a pendant hanging from the ne chain, with a cupid holding a key instead of an arrow. Jeong Da-hye smiled as she fiddled with the pendant. ¡°It¡¯s cute. Is this the key?¡± ¡°Yes. You just have to turn it with this.¡± Yoo-hyun showed her the same ne and smiled. Then he inserted the two cupid keys into the holes on the front and back of therge heart and turned them. Click. The lock ring rose and half of therge heart split. Yoo-hyun took out two pieces of paper that he had prepared in advance. ¡°And you have to write this.¡± ¡°What do you write?¡± ¡°Your true feelings for each other?¡± ¡°What? What do you mean by that?¡± Yoo-hyun said to Jeong Da-hye, who looked incredulous. ¡°The words you put in here will definitelye true. Write what you want to achieve, Da-hye.¡± ¡°What I want to achieve?¡± ¡°Yes. You¡¯re leaving soon, right? You can write your future aspirations.¡± ¡°How do I do that¡­¡± Jeong Da-hye hesitated to finish her sentence and Yoo-hyun smiled and handed her a pen. ¡°Are you not going to write it?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll write it.¡± Jeong Da-hye, who had been quietly looking at Yoo-hyun, took the pen. Her expression looked veryplicated. What story should she write? Yoo-hyun had a lot of things he wanted to say to her. He had a lot of things he couldn¡¯t say to her before, and a lot of things he wanted to do with her. He wrote them down sincerely and carefully. Jeong Da-hye also seemed to have something to write as she turned her body and hid it for a long time while moving the pen. She also folded it twice carefully as if she didn¡¯t want to show it. She put the paper on one side of the lock and nced at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Don¡¯t look.¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯ll look when ites true.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded and Jeong Da-hye asked him. ¡°When did you find out?¡± ¡°About what?¡± ¡°About me leaving.¡± ¡°Well, I just felt like it. They wouldn¡¯t leave you alone, the talented person who made the G20 summit a sess.¡± Jeong Da-hye paused for a moment after hearing Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. She took a breath and tried to sound calm. ¡°I¡¯m not that talented, but that¡¯s what happened. I might not even be able to attend the opening ceremony.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll do bigger things, right?¡± ¡°Maybe. I think I might be able to do what I¡¯ve always wanted to do.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll do well, Da-hye.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and cheered her up, and her eyebrows narrowed slightly. ¡°Are you okay, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t help you with the exhibition preparation. It¡¯ll be a lot of work when it opens.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. We have to do our best by ourselves.¡± ¡°The people from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are a bit picky.¡± Yoo-hyun answered nonchntly to Jeong Da-hye¡¯s worried words. ¡°They¡¯re nice to me. I¡¯m also close with Director Jung Woo-hyuk.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She swallowed her words and a walnut wrinkle formed on her chin. Jeong Da-hye turned her gaze away from Yoo-hyun and looked at the view of Seoul. The red sunset shimmered on the buildings that had shrunk to the size of a fingernail. It was a pretty impressive scene, so Yoo-hyun also silently looked at the same ce. Whooong. The cool evening breeze swept between the two. After a fairly long silence, Jeong Da-hye looked at Yoo-hyun again. ¡°I might not be back for a long time when I leave. It¡¯ll be hard to keep in touch.¡± ¡°I know. It¡¯ll be hard, but you¡¯ll do well, Da-hye.¡± ¡°¡­¡± When Yoo-hyun answered as if nothing was wrong again, she finally exploded. ¡°I¡¯m leaving. I won¡¯t be able to contact you because I¡¯m busy, but are you okay with that, Yoo-hyun?¡± ¡°That¡¯s for your sake, Da-hye.¡± ¡°No, why are men so clueless? You should have held me back when I said that much.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled silently and she turned her head sharply. Yoo-hyun looked at her and remembered a scene that was still vivid in his mind. She looked like a torn cat as she pouted her lips after hearing his calm confession. -I wanted to be the first one to confess to you clearly. You don¡¯t know how much I prepared for this since I was young. You didn¡¯t prepare anything, did you? Yoo-hyun chuckled and asked Jeong Da-hye, who had sat down and turned away. ¡°Will you stay if I ask you not to go?¡± ¡°That¡¯s just a figure of speech, a figure of speech.¡± ¡°Thene back safely.¡± ¡°Yes. I might note back forever, but I¡¯ll do that for now.¡± Jeong Da-hye answered with a sulky tone. Yoo-hyun approached her from behind and held her hand on the bench. She flinched and turned her head, biting her lips. ¡°No, why are you suddenly holding my hand¡­ Huh.¡± She was startled to see Yoo-hyun right in front of her. Yoo-hyun took in her face from a close distance. Her long eyshes lifted and her pupils dted. He felt her trembling and the scent ofvender on his hand. Swoosh. He moved closer and Jeong Da-hye closed her eyes. Her lips quivered. Thump thump thump thump. He heard the sound of her heartbeat across the short distance. He was nervous too. Why did the skinship that he was used to feel so unfamiliar? Yoo-hyun approached her with curiosity. Thud. His lips lightly touched hers and warmth spread. She felt a tingling sensation and Jeong Da-hye¡¯s hand gripped Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand tightly. Yoo-hyun wrapped his other arm around her back. It was as if time had stopped and everything was quiet. He couldn¡¯t hear the wind or the noise around him. The background was erased and he felt like he was in a world of his own. How long had it been? ¡°Uwaa.¡± A child¡¯s cry broke the silence and the clock started ticking again. Jeong Da-hye pushed Yoo-hyun¡¯s chest and got up from her seat. She looked away with a red face and stuttered. ¡°Th-that¡¯s enough.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun got up and looked at her side. She tried to act calm and opened her mouth again. She still avoided his eyes. ¡°It was just because it was thest time, so don¡¯t misunderstand.¡± ¡°Okay. I won¡¯t.¡± ¡°¡­¡± When Yoo-hyun obediently agreed, a walnut wrinkle formed on her chin again. Shouldn¡¯t a man be more daring after kissing? Why is he just standing there? Jeong Da-hye was so absurd that she couldn¡¯t do anything. She should either express herself or let go, but her body didn¡¯t listen to her head. She was in a dilemma. She heard a word that shook her chest from beside her. ¡°I¡¯ll wait for you.¡± She hesitated for a moment and answered. ¡°It might take a long time.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll still wait for you. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t see anyone else.¡± ¡°What are you worrying about¡­¡± She stopped talking and smiled with her head down. The man she thought was different, and the man she thought was not, was already in her heart. His words of waiting for her lifted the burden on her shoulders. He even offered his pinky finger. ¡°I promise.¡± ¡°I promise too. I¡¯lle back no matter how long it takes.¡± She smiled and hooked her finger with his. Yoo-hyun smiled and lifted the heart lock. ¡°Let¡¯s make it official with this.¡± She looked at him with a smile and nodded. ¡°Okay. Can I hang it?¡± ¡°Of course. Go ahead.¡± Yoo-hyun dly handed her the heavy heart lock. She moved to the corner. There was a sign hanging on the fence. -Hanging a lock here will make your lovee true. ng. Therge heart lock hung right above the words. The lock was as big as 20 other locksbined, and it seemed like it would be easy to recognize even after 10 years. Some timeter, on a certain day. He received a message from Jeong Da-hye, who had changed to the same phone as him. KakaoTalk. -Da-hye: I got on the ne. See youter. She said she wouldn¡¯t be able to leave if she saw him again, so she boarded the flight alone. She seemed determined not to leave any room for doubt. Yoo-hyun sent her a message back. -Call me whenever you miss me. There¡¯s no reason to hold back when I want to hear your voice. -Da-hye: You¡¯re doing it again. (Blush) She sent him an emoticon of a crocodile spitting fire and giggled. She had neverughed so much in her dry life. What words would make her smile this time? She was thinking about that when she got the answer she was waiting for. -Don¡¯t change. I¡¯ll wait for you without changing. (Heart) -Da-hye: I¡¯m going. Bye. She suppressed her happy feelings and pretended to be calm as she replied. She touched the cupid pendant around her neck and vowed. ¡°I¡¯lle back in a great shape. Please wait for me.¡± With that, she buried her lingering feelings in her chest and flew away for a bigger goal. Yoo-hyun, who had sent Jeong Da-hye away, also folded his lingering feelings. He would be lying if he said he wasn¡¯t sorry. But he knew they were connected by a red thread of fate, so he had no reason not to wait. He really wanted to see her soar higher. ¡°Da-hye, you can do it.¡± He whispered his wish for her future. He was thinking about Jeong Da-hye¡¯s future. Choi Min-hee, the team leader, came up to him and asked. ¡°What are you doing? Are you thinking about your girlfriend again?¡± ¡°Maybe.¡± ¡°You look happy. Can I sit here?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Yoo-hyun guided her to the empty seat of Kwon Se-jung, the deputy. She had a notebook in her hand, as if she had juste from a meeting. Chapter 458: Chapter 458: Team leader Choi Min-hee opened her notebook and exined the contents that were densely written on it as she sat down. ¡°It seems that the new Hansung smartphone is getting a good response. The sales figures are¡­¡± Yoo-hyun picked out the key point from her long speech. ¡°We need to increase the supply. We have a backup line at the Ulsan factory. It will be operational soon.¡± ¡°Right. The problem is the next version panel. They want to upgrade to Retina Premium.¡± ¡°We can¡¯t reach Apple level unless it¡¯s an OLED factory.¡± ¡°What was the limit of the LCD factory?¡± ¡°We can do everything except narrow bezel. We¡¯ve already verified the mass production line.¡± Yoo-hyun answered Choi Min-hee¡¯s question immediately.He was in closemunication with the Ulsan factory, so he knew everything without having to look up the data or send a request email. ¡°Then we¡¯ll have to negotiate that way.¡± ¡°Yes. If we set the price rtively low, the smartphone division will have no choice but to agree. You know how expensive the Apple panel is.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. The LCD factory is cheap in terms of cost.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Thanks to Yoo-hyun scratching the itch, theplicated matter was settled in a breath. Team leader Choi Min-hee smiled with satisfaction and said to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Thanks to you, it was neatly done.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d.¡± ¡°Yeah. Don¡¯t overdo it and take it easy. If you stand out too much, you¡¯ll get more work. Just hide somewhere else.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a very desirable team leader¡¯s attitude.¡± Choi Min-heeughed heartily at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°Isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Of course. You¡¯re the best.¡± Yoo-hyun gave her a thumbs up as she looked more rxed than usual. She returned to her seat with a lighter step. Choi Min-hee was not the only one who was more rxed than before. Although they were still busy, the other people also looked morefortable now. It was because things were going so well. They felt good and efficient as they worked while being praised. Thanks to that, a positive cycle was firmly established in the innovation product TF. Yoo-hyun looked around the office once and sat down. That was when it happened. Beep. His phone rang and he got a message from Kang Chang-seok, the next-generation product development team of the smartphone division. -Kang Chang-seok, colleague: Did you see our Bumblebee that came out this time? I submitted the name for the contest. (Smile) The brand name of the new Hansung smartphone was unified as Bumblebee. It had a differentiation point that it offered various colors like the previous color phone, and it approached the users familiarly by inheriting some of the color phone UX. Thanks to these features and the low price due to the carrier subsidy, it even surpassed Ilsung Electronics¡¯ Mercury 2 in the first week sales. The name was a bit childish, but it was not something to talk about btedly. Yoo-hyun did not react and naturally passed it over. -I saw it. It seems like the market response is pretty good, right? -Kang Chang-seok, colleague: Did I tell you that I was the first one to port Android to Bumblebee? -You did. Several times. -Kang Chang-seok, colleague: Haha. Do you want to talk for a bit? I have a lot to say. (Wink) It was just the other day that Kang Chang-seok cried and begged because of the problem of swapping Yoo-hyun¡¯s report. He felt d to see him acting cocky again like he did during the new employee training. Beep. He wanted to hear that confident voice again, but now was not the time. -Later. Yoo-hyun left a message and answered the phone right away. The voice of Kim Sung-deuk, the product nning team manager of the smartphone division, came over the receiver. -Yu, deputy, long time no see. How are you? ¡°I¡¯m fine, sir. What¡¯s up?¡± -Do we have to have a purpose to call? ¡°Well, we¡¯re not close enough to call without one.¡± Kim Sung-deuk, whoughed for a moment at Yoo-hyun¡¯s witty words, opened his mouth. -Haha. Anyway, I wanted to hear your opinion. ¡°What are you suddenly throwing at me?¡± -Actually, we¡¯re going to do the Google reference phone this time, but because of the profitability¡­ Hansung Electronics beat out otherpetitors and got the next Google reference phone. But behind that, there was a problem that they had to concede a lot to Google. Still, Yoo-hyun thought there was something to gain. He said to Kim Sung-deuk, who was worried about the product lineup. ¡°Even if the profitability is low, there will be a lot to get from Google. It¡¯s also a way to catch up with Ilsung¡¯s smartphone technology in a short time.¡± -The innovation strategy room¡¯s opinion was also like that. What I¡¯m really worried about here is the positioning of this phone. ¡°What¡¯s there to worry about? It¡¯s not the main one. You can be more aggressive.¡± -You mean go for the budget model? Then the profit will be even lower? ¡°Can¡¯t you lower the price by using amunication chip from anotherpany? Where was it?¡± When Yoo-hyun pretended to ask, Kim Sung-deuk answered right away. -It¡¯s using a chip from a smallpany called JK Communication. But how did you know that? It was a part of the conversation he had with Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, but there was no reason to tell the truth. Yoo-hyun dodged it appropriately. ¡°I heard it from Kang Chang-seok. He said he made itpatible with Quam chips, and that you just have to swap them.¡± -Right. We¡¯re doing it in parallel, but to be honest, I don¡¯t expect much. You know how hard it is to change themunication chip. ¡°It¡¯s good if it works, right? I heard that the manufacturing cost is greatly reduced.¡± -Yeah. Anyway, it seems better to go for the budget model in many ways. The design team said they have something they want to experiment with, so I¡¯ll have to apply that too. ¡°That should do it.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t say much, but Kim Sung-deuk found the answer himself. He just needed someone tomunicate with him at his level, not the answer. Yoo-hyun finished the call with a good mood and sat in front of theputer and brought up the data. It was the data of the new chip from JK Communication, which had juste out as a sample, and the test results were also included. -There are some minor problems, but it doesn¡¯t seem to affect the product performance much. It¡¯s not bad for a test. Hyun Jin-gun had downyed the chip in a previous call, but Yoo-hyun thought differently. It was amazing that he made it at once, and it had a huge advantage considering the price that was less than half. What if he could put this chip in the Google reference phone? It was possible to get more investment by using this as a stepping stone. The advanced talent acquired through the investment would be a trick to speed up Hyun Jin-gun¡¯s next n. Maybe this would change the status of Hansung Electronics. Various possibilities were intertwined in Yoo-hyun¡¯s head. It was while he was looking far away. Another good news came from the other side. He could hear that news through Kim Hyun-min, the head of the department, at the 13th floor conference room the next day. ¡°Everyone must have heard about the TV panel sales.¡± ¡°You mean the Vizio sales that went through the roof? What are the numbers?¡± Lee Chan Ho, who had returned from the Nokia business trip, raised his hand. Yoo-hyun shook his head at him, who was talking about something he didn¡¯t need to ask. He couldn¡¯t understand why he was making unnecessary remarks while there was pizza in front of him. ¡°It¡¯s not official yet, but it seems like they made more than twice as much as the home appliance division that lost the supply.¡± ¡°Wow. That¡¯s amazing.¡± ¡°Yeah. And if you add the premium panel sales that will be supplied to Sony¡­¡± Kim Hyun-min, the head of the department, spilled out everything that came out of today¡¯s business director meeting. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t stand it and raised his hand. ¡°Sir, the pizza is getting cold. Let¡¯s eat and talk.¡± ¡°Huh? Yeah. Let¡¯s eat and talk. Oh, wait a minute.¡± ¡°What?¡± When Yoo-hyun asked, he said with a serious expression. ¡°Do you know why we got this?¡± ¡°You said the business director bought it because the TV sales were good.¡± ¡°Yeah. So let¡¯s have a moment of silence for the team leader and team members who missed out because of the business trip. Everyone, silence.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± Everyone bowed their heads and chuckled at Kim Hyun-min¡¯s absurd suggestion. As such, the atmosphere of the innovation product TF was very good. Everyone ate pizza and c and talked freely. Serious work talk was mixed with light daily talk. ¡°Hahahaha.¡± Yoo-hyunughed in the cheerful atmosphere. Beep. He picked up his ringing phone and checked the message that arrived via mobile messenger. It was a message from Park Seung-woo, the senior manager who had changed his phone a while ago. -Park Seung-woo, mentor: Yoo-hyun, I checked what you asked me to, and it was really there. -What do you mean? -Park Seung-woo, mentor: My consulting topic, I mean. There was a bigpany that was dealing with the same topic. -Really? That¡¯s surprising. Is the result different? Yoo-hyun had casually asked him to check if there was any oveppingpany when he had a drink with Park Seung-woo in the US. It was because he could easily find out if there was apany that was researching the same topic in New York, where major consulting firms were gathered. It was to prepare for a very low probability of possibility. But even now, as he asked the result, he didn¡¯t think it would be different. That¡¯s how positive the situation was for Hansung Electronics. Then a message thatpletely contradicted Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts arrived. -Park Seung-woo, mentor: Well. McKinsey gave the exact opposite opinion on the same topic. Thanks to that, my project is ruined. (Sadness) -What do you mean? McKinsey? -Park Seung-woo, mentor: I don¡¯t know why. Anyway, the professor said I might have to change the topic. He said I would be eaten alive if I went against McKinsey¡¯s opinion. (Anger) The moment he confirmed Park Seung-woo¡¯s continued message. Something shed in Yoo-hyun¡¯s head. Could it be? As a faint possibility came to mind, he felt a chill run up his spine. He was stunned for a moment, and Kim Hyun-min asked him. ¡°Deputy Han, can¡¯t you hear me?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Look at him. He sometimes loses his mind like that.¡± Shaking his head, Kim Hyun-min said to Yoo-hyun. Now was the time to check the facts urately. ¡°Sir, I have a stomach ache, so I¡¯ll be right back.¡± ¡°Okay. Go ande back so you can eat more. Hurry up.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± Yoo-hyun left behind theughter of the people and went outside. He closed the door and immediately called Park Seung-woo. As soon as the call was connected, Yoo-hyun said. ¡°Sir, what do you mean?¡± -What are you calling me for? ¡°It¡¯s important. Please tell me.¡± -Hmm. I appreciate that you care about me, but¡­ ¡°Sir.¡± Maybe he felt that Yoo-hyun¡¯s voice was quite serious, Park Seung-woo answered right away. -Alright. I¡¯ll tell you. The situation is like this¡­ Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression hardened as he listened. He said he confirmed it with the professor, which meant that McKinsey¡¯s consulting was a done deal. McKinsey & Company. Shortened to McKinsey, it was one of the world¡¯s top consulting firms. Although they had stumbled on smartphones, their reputation was still great. That reputation was not built on name value alone, but on vast data and thorough analysis. That is, the result was already prepared long before. And that result was surely intended by someone. There was only one person in Yoo-hyun¡¯s head who could make such a decision. It was Shin Kyung-soo, who was in Wall Street, New York. That¡¯s why he was more confused. It was a decision that he would never make, as far as Yoo-hyun knew. Why? Why did he make such a choice? Yoo-hyun rubbed his numb back of his head and racked his brain quickly. Chapter 459: Chapter 459: It was when Yoo-hyun had a myriad of thoughts in his head. -Yoo-hyun, are you listening? The voice of Park Seung-woo, his senior, from the phone woke him up. At the same time, a card that could reverse the situation popped up in Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind. "Senior, how did the consulting research go? -It¡¯s almost done. He had no time to hesitate. Every second was precious, so he went straight to the point. ¡°Then please send me the data to my email. All of it, including the raw data.¡±-Why? Do you need that? ¡°Yes. I need it. And I need your help too.¡± -What is it? ¡°It¡¯s a bit long to exin. I¡¯ll check the content first and contact you.¡± Park Seung-woo, his senior, must have felt the urgency in Yoo-hyun¡¯s voice, as he took it seriously. -It must be important if you say so. ¡°Yes. It¡¯s very important.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s determined voice was conveyed through the speaker. After hanging up the phone, Yoo-hyun moved to his office seat and organized the situation. McKinsey¡¯s consulting had the power to change the strategy of thepanies that wanted it. What if they presented a result that strongly criticized Hansung Electronics¡¯ current strategy? For example, what if they said that Hansung Electronics would copse due to the poor performance of other business units besides the LCD division? It could be a reason to move the overseas capital that blindly trusted McKinsey. A temporary shareholders¡¯ meeting would be held, and the agenda to rece the president would have a high chance of being approved. How much time was left? If they started the work, they would have done it before the LCD division¡¯s quarterly sales came out. If they surpassed the home appliance division¡¯s sales, the bnce would tilt towards Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director. Yoo-hyun sent a message to Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director. -Director, I need to see you today. Then he sat down at his desk and turned on theputer. The email from Park Seung-woo, his senior, had just arrived. Click. A document that exceeded 200 pages popped up. He had checked it out when he wrote the proposal for the color phone, but he was a style that made the evidence data very meticulously. He could cover the part of summarizing it well enough. Yoo-hyun quickly flipped through the pages and nodded. ¡°Not bad.¡± He didn¡¯t need to see everything, just the outline and the reference items were enough to grasp the level. It was beyond the level of a simple school assignment. Of course, it was not possible to confront McKinsey¡¯s consulting data with this. Tap tap. Yoo-hyun tapped his temples with his index finger and thought over and over again. He couldn¡¯t confirm yet that Shin Kyungsoo had done all this. But what if he was the one who moved the elite group behind the scenes? He must have done something else after that. Yoo-hyunid out all the possibilities and thought and thought again. A momentter. Yoo-hyun met Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, at aic book cafe. Books that they wouldn¡¯t read were on the table, and the coffee with ice was not even touched. It showed the urgency of the current situation. ¡°The situation that is expected now¡­¡± ¡°You mean we have to move assuming the worst case scenario?¡± Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, looked serious as he listened to Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°Yes. We don¡¯t have time.¡± ¡°I have to increase the friendly forces faster then.¡± ¡°Can you do it?¡± ¡°To be honest, it¡¯s not easy.¡± ¡°I guess so. If Elliott moves, other overseas capitals will move too.¡± ording to Yoo-hyun¡¯s prediction, the force that would lead the temporary shareholders¡¯ meeting was Elliott, a US hedge fundpany. They were thergest shareholder of Hansung Electronics, and if they moved, this matter would not end with a simple president recement. They would interfere with the overall management andpletely change the direction of Hansung Electronics. Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, nodded as he agreed with some of Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts. ¡°That¡¯s right. But I don¡¯t think it¡¯s impossible. If we gather other forces¡­¡± ¡°No. We have to change Elliott¡¯s mind.¡± ¡°But that¡¯s not easy. To move Elliott, we have to give them a lot. Maybe even the management rights.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. What they want is money. They will choose the direction that increases the stock price.¡± No matter how smart Shin Kyungsoo was, he couldn¡¯t move Elliott as he pleased. This was why he made a pretext with the McKinsey report. Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, pointed out the problem that Yoo-hyun had thought of. ¡°It doesn¡¯t make sense. If the McKinsey reportes out, they will think that thepany¡¯s future value will drop. They will want to change that.¡± ¡°No. It won¡¯t happen like that.¡± ¡°You have a way?¡± ¡°Yes. I do.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Yoo-hyun answered his curious question right away. He had no time to beat around the bush. ¡°It¡¯s a counter-fire operation.¡± ¡°Counter-fire operation? Do you mean to refute with another consulting data?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, was broad-minded. He picked up the core of what Yoo-hyun wanted to say with one word. At the same time, he perfectly brought up the problem of the method that Yoo-hyun suggested. ¡°The NYU consulting data is weak. There is not enough time to research the data for other consulting firms.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯m going to use the data that Park Seung-woo, my senior, prepared for another firm.¡± ¡°Where?¡± ¡°It¡¯s BCG (Boston Consulting Group).¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°We have to suppress McKinsey¡¯s consulting results through BCG. That¡¯s the only way.¡± As Yoo-hyun said with determination, Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, was speechless with disbelief. BCG was called the two mountains of the consulting group along with McKinsey. They were so conservative that they were famous for processing the data themselves. Would such a firm use the data from an MBA student? No matter how well it was made, it was impossible. Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director who gulped down iced coffee in one go, asked Yoo Hyun. ¡°Does that make any sense?¡± ¡°There is a way to make BCG use Park Seung-woo¡¯s data.¡± ¡°Is there such a way?¡± ¡°Yes. It is¡­¡± Shin Kyung-wook, who heard Yoo Hyun¡¯s words, was shocked. He had been surprised by this young agent many times, but never as much as now. ¡°What? Is that really possible?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to make it possible.¡± ¡°Huh. I see. I¡¯ll have to move quickly too.¡± Shin Kyung-wook drank his empty coffee again. His expression, filled with ice in his mouth, looked very embarrassed. On the other hand, Yoo Hyun closed his eyes quietly. He focused on drawing the future events even in the moment of silence that entered the conversation. The difficulty of this task was so high that he could not afford to rx. After finishing his meeting with Shin Kyung-wook, Yoo Hyun picked up his phone and searched for a contact. The number he had saved a while ago appeared on the screen. After hesitating for a moment, Yoo Hyun sent a message to ¡®that¡¯ number. He received a reply after a few hours. -Okay. I¡¯ll set the time and let you know. -Yes. I¡¯ll be ready to see you on the day you tell me. Yoo Hyun, who replied immediately, took a deep breath. Now that the goal was clear, all that was left was to run. A few days passed. Since his meeting with Shin Kyung-wook, Yoo Hyun had been working in the VIP room on the 15th floor. It was called working, but he had to stay up all night like when he was preparing for the Apple product review. The difference was that he had Kim Young-gil next to him back then, but now he was alone. ¡°It will take some time to move to Boston¡­¡± Yoo Hyun refined his n, which was densely written on the whiteboard, and thought about the uing situation. The articles and various materials he had seen countless times became the basis of his n, which was tangled like threads. Ziing. The phone rang then, and Yoo Hyun knew who it was without looking. He had blocked all other numbers except Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s for security reasons. He answered the phone and heard Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s hoarse voice. -The McKinsey report is already out and seems to have been delivered to the group strategy room. ¡°I see. It¡¯s about time.¡± -The temporary shareholders¡¯ meeting is also confirmed. ¡°How much time do we have left?¡± -Just two weeks. Two weeks was barely enough for the nned schedule. It meant that he could not afford to make a single mistake. Yoo Hyun hid his nervousness and answered calmly. ¡°I see.¡± -Are you doing well with the preparations? ¡°Yes. I¡¯m proceeding as nned.¡± -Do you really not need anyone else? It must be hard by yourself. ¡°It¡¯s better to be alone right now. But please check the consulting materials as I told you.¡± Just like Hyun Jin-gun said that it was better to work alone, Yoo Hyun was the same. He was not in a position to teach and work with other people in a sensitive situation. And above all, security was important right now. Shin Kyung-wook, who knew Yoo Hyun¡¯s situation well, took care of the minor details. -I already contacted Park Seung-woo and talked to him. I made it so that you can proceed with the work through the innovation strategy room, so you don¡¯t have to worry about that. ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll review the consulting materials as soon as they are ready.¡± -You¡¯re working hard. ¡°Please take a break, director. Your voice is cracking.¡± When Yoo Hyun said that with concern, Shin Kyung-wook joked. He must have been exhausted from running outside, but he showed hisposure until the end. -Yeah. I should. I¡¯ll bring you a lunch box tonight. Let¡¯s see those dying faces. ¡°Please bring something delicious.¡± -Haha. Okay. Take care. Yoo Hyun hung up the phone with a smile and faced himself reflected on the whiteboard. There was not the rxed Yoo Hyun of now, but the Han Yoo-hyun who had lived fiercely in the past. At the same time, he heard the voice of the man who had dominated his past for a long time. -Han Sang-moo, what are you going to do if you leave room for a bug-like opponent? That kind of poor sympathy is what makes you not reach the level of an elite. That cold voice tightened Yoo Hyun¡¯s chest. But he did not feel the pressure that made him breathless like before. It was not because he had no connection with him or because he was far away. It was the excitement of being able to overturn his perfect board. ¡°Let¡¯s see. I¡¯ll smash youpletely.¡± Yoo Hyun lit up his eyes with a cold smile and picked up the pen again. He was determined to crush him by squeezing out all his experience in the remaining short time. Swoosh. Yoo Hyun¡¯s hand embroidered the whiteboard with his will. A week passed from then. As Yoo Hyun¡¯s whereabouts became obscure for a long time, people talked about him. Even the TV team managers and deputy managers who were not close to Yoo Hyun gathered and talked about him. ¡°Is it true that Han is in the VIP room? Why haven¡¯t I seen him for so long?¡± ¡°He said he went in to prepare for the G20 exhibition at the request of the innovation strategy room.¡± ¡°Does that make sense? There are still two months left.¡± ¡°Maybe he went to anotherpany?¡± ¡°Well. He was a bit rude, but he had skills.¡± In the process, some absurd rumors were also created. That¡¯s how little people knew about Yoo Hyun¡¯s whereabouts. Chapter 460: Chapter 460: Kim Hyun-min, the TF leader, was also worried. He was fiddling with his phone when he asked Choi Min-hee, the team leader. His face was full of concern. ¡°Did you contact Han? Why isn¡¯t he answering his phone?¡± ¡°He said he would contact us first. Just wait.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not like him. I¡¯m afraid he might have run away again.¡± ¡°That won¡¯t happen.¡± Choi Min-hee tried to answer calmly. She couldn¡¯t show her anxiety first, as the team members were already shaken.Kim Hyun-min sighed. ¡°Man, I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on, but you should use me at times like this. I can help you with anything.¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t want to bother you, sir.¡± ¡°What? How am I bothering him? Show me someone who¡¯s as calm as me.¡± Kim Hyun-min raised his voice at Choi Min-hee¡¯s provocation. She was about to retort when she heard a familiar voice from afar. ¡°Here¡¯s a calm person.¡± ¡°Huh. Han.¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun.¡± The two eximed at the same time as they saw Yoo-hyun. The people who were sparsely sitting in the office looked at Yoo-hyun. He seemed to be smiling, but he looked much colder than before. He felt different somehow, and no one dared to approach him. Even Choi Min-hee hesitated. Then Kim Hyun-min shouted out loud. ¡°Where have you been hiding? Don¡¯t you think you should let us know if you¡¯re alive or dead?¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled at the familiar voice. It was his first smile in almost two weeks. ¡°Geez, you¡¯re so loud. That¡¯s why I didn¡¯t tell you.¡± ¡°What? You little.¡± ¡°How have you been?¡± Yoo-hyun ignored Kim Hyun-min and asked Choi Min-hee. She felt relieved as she sensed the old Yoo-hyun. ¡°Of course. Did you finish your work?¡± ¡°Yes. I just need to go on this business trip and I¡¯ll be done.¡± Kim Hyun-min was dumbfounded by Yoo-hyun¡¯s brazen answer. ¡°Business trip? Where are you going without my permission?¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I came to ask for your permission. I¡¯m going to San Francisco.¡± ¡°San Francisco? Why? There¡¯s no exhibition there.¡± Choi Min-hee stopped Kim Hyun-min, who was nagging, and asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°Sir, please be quiet. Can I hear the reasonter?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll tell you when Ie back. Only to you, ma¡¯am.¡± Yoo-hyun winked at Choi Min-hee, and Kim Hyun-min¡¯s mouth popped out. ¡°Wow, you two get along well. So when are you leaving?¡± ¡°Right now. The flight is tomorrow morning.¡± ¡°Wow. What kind of schedule is this? You¡¯re totally doing whatever you want, whatever you want.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Kim Hyun-min, who was grumbling, and Choi Min-hee, who had a worried face. He felt like he knew why he had been struggling so far. He wanted to have more fun with the people he liked. That simple reason moved Yoo-hyun. He smiled softly and said. ¡°I¡¯ll bring some liquor when Ie back.¡± ¡°Cool. You¡¯re the only one. Come on, hug.¡± Kim Hyun-min brightened up and reached out his arms. Yoo-hyun gently pushed his arms away and greeted Choi Min-hee. ¡°Ma¡¯am, I¡¯ll be back.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about the team members. I¡¯ll talk to them.¡± ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s have a drink when Ie back.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Yoo-hyun received Choi Min-hee¡¯s eye contact and left the office. Kim Hyun-min muttered as he watched Yoo-hyun go away. ¡°That guy, he was weird enough, but he¡¯s even weirder today.¡± ¡°It must be something very important. It¡¯s a request from the Innovation Strategy Office.¡± Choi Min-hee shrugged and Kim Hyun-min said incredulously. ¡°How important is it? What, is he going to save thepany by himself?¡± ¡°Stop talking nonsense and cheer him on.¡± Choi Min-hee shook her head and sat down. Kim Hyun-min grumbled. ¡°He did whatever he wantedst time, and he¡¯s doing it again this time.¡± He kept tapping his fingers, but his eyes stayed on the spot where Yoo-hyun had left. The next day, it was early morning. Yoo-hyun went through the departure procedure and entered the premium lounge at Incheon Airport. He had a simple meal and then leaned back on a soft sofa and opened a newspaper. Rustle. On the bottom of the third page, there was a small news that Yoo-hyun was looking for. This extraordinary general meeting, led by the hedge fundpany Elliott, was scheduled to be held in a week. The details were not yet disclosed to the media, but it was only a matter of time. Thepany would be in turmoil for a while because of this issue. What if they lose the fight? Along with Shin Myung-ho, the vice chairman, Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, would also be dismissed. There was also a possibility of a massiveyoff due to the failure of management. It meant that everything they had worked hard to build would be gone. ¡°That¡¯s ridiculous.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips curled into a bitter smile. Beep. He received a message from Park Seung-woo, the senior manager. -Park Seung-woo mentor: I¡¯ll go to San Francisco on time. See you at the airport? -No. Come here. (Attached map) -Park Seung-woo mentor: Okay. I¡¯m happy to see my mentee again. (Laugh) -See you soon. Park Seung-woo didn¡¯t know exactly what Yoo-hyun was doing in San Francisco. He only knew that he was reviewing the MBA data with the Innovation Strategy Office. He didn¡¯t question why Yoo-hyun was included as a member. Would he still be able to smile if he knew what Yoo-hyun was going to do? Yoo-hyun, who was fiddling with a smiling emoticon, put away his phone. He had no reason to be curious about the answer he would find out when he met him. Instead, Yoo-hyun closed his eyes and focused quietly. Everything he had prepared by cutting down on sleep shed through his mind. Numerous scenarios and possibilities that fit together like gears unfolded. He did not just imagine them, but made them into concrete images that seemed to be within his reach. Countless experiences he had gained over the years were mobilized for a moment of imagination. His nerves were tense enough to make him sweat cold. A man¡¯s voice woke him up. ¡°Deputy Han Yoo-hyun?¡± Yoo-hyun slowly opened his eyes and looked at the man in front of him. A man with angr half-frame sses and a cold-looking face was narrowing his eyebrows. It was not a friendly expression. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and reached out his hand. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun.¡± The man flinched at the inexplicable atmosphere that Yoo-hyun exuded. He wanted to say something arrogant, but his mouth did not open. He clenched and unclenched his fist, and barely shook Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand. ¡°My name is Choi Kyutae. Nice to meet you.¡± ¡°Yes, nice to meet you too.¡± Why did he feel like he was dealing with his boss, even though he was younger and lower in rank? Choi Kyutae, the manager, hid his confusion and tried to keep a calm expression. Choi Kyutae was a high-spec talent who graduated from the University of Illinois in the U.S. andpleted his MBA. He yed a pivotal role in the strategy department of the mobile phone division, and changed his position to the innovation strategy department along with the emergence of Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director. He was assigned to this urgent project because he received the recognition of Shin Kyung-wook. He did not hear the details, but he knew it was a very important matter because Shin Kyung-wook had asked him earnestly. He prepared for this business trip by analyzing the consulting materials countless times to do well. But what the hell? The person he was with was not another expert, but a young deputy from the LCD division. What was so great about this young deputy that he lifted his chin in front of his senior like the sky? He could have approached him kindly and talked to him, but he did not even give him a nce, as if he was ignoring him. Thump thump. Choi Kyutae, who was walking toward the airport gate, asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°Deputy Han, where did you graduate from?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun walked silently, and he casually said. ¡°I don¡¯t know much about Korean universities because I graduated from a U.S. university. I also did my MBA in the U.S., so I¡¯m curious about Korea. And¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± He was about to continue talking. Yoo-hyun, who was walking quietly and concentrating, stopped, and the man walking next to him flinched. ¡°Do you have something to say?¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Choi Kyutae calmly and said. He had to make it clear at this point, since he was a person who did not know the whole situation. ¡°Manager, I¡¯m sorry, but this is something you have to trust and follow me on.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Did you not know?¡± Yoo-hyun asked, and Choi Kyutae¡¯s eyes moved to the upper left. His face was flushed as he recalled. -Tomorrow, Deputy Han Yoo-hyun will go with you. Listen to him well. Remember that you are a supporter. He chewed over Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s words, and his expression turned cold. No matter what, he did not have to bow his head to a young deputy. ¡°Just shut up and follow me?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. Don¡¯t ask, just follow me. It¡¯s that difficult.¡± ¡°Huh, really. Do you think I¡¯m funny?¡± Yoo-hyun sighed inwardly and checked the time. There was not much time left for boarding. It would be nice to have an extra hand, but he had a way without it, so he said bluntly. ¡°If you have a problem, you can just go back. I¡¯ll tell the executive director.¡± ¡°What, what do you mean¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t cause any trouble. Well then.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun cut him off coldly and walked away. Choi Kyutae, who was left behind nkly, had a thoughtful look on his face. What if Shin Kyung-wook found out about this? There was a high chance that he would be abandoned by the crown prince, regardless of the reason. This was not the time to stand up for his pride or anything. He made up his mind and quickly followed Yoo-hyun. ¡°Ah, okay. I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± ¡°Yes, if you¡¯re going to do that, just follow me.¡± ¡°Can I ask you one thing?¡± ¡°You can.¡± Yoo-hyun answered with his eyes forward. He swallowed his saliva and asked cautiously, as if he was facing his boss. ¡°I heard that Park Manager is going to get the consulting report reviewed. Is that right?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Then why are we going to Stanford University? New York University is not bad either.¡± ¡°We¡¯re not going to Stanford.¡± ¡°Then?¡± Swoosh. Yoo-hyun turned his head, and Choi Kyutae waved his hand. ¡°Never mind. That¡¯s enough for me.¡± He then lowered his head and walked forward. He seemed to have decided not to ask anything. Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly at him. He did not know his background. He had already checked the consulting content that he had analyzed and added and supplemented through personal email. Yoo-hyun¡¯s judgment was that his skills were not bad. The problem was his attitude, but if he could bend his pride to this extent, he seemed to be okay. At least he would not interfere with what was going to happen. Since he decided to go with him, he had no more reason to hide. Yoo-hyun casually said to him, who was walking silently. ¡°I¡¯m thinking of going to Y Combinator.¡± ¡°What? Isn¡¯t that just a startup investmentpany?¡± Choi Kyutae asked, thinking it was his chance, and Yoo-hyun nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°What does the consulting report have to do with the investmentpany? We¡¯re not getting an investment.¡± ¡°Yes, we¡¯re not.¡± ¡°Then?¡± Yoo-hyun mentioned a more specific detail to Choi Kyutae, who was puzzled. ¡°I¡¯m thinking of getting our report verified by the president there.¡± ¡°President? Who¡¯s the president?¡± ¡°Paul Graham.¡± Yoo-hyun took one more step forward at that moment. Choi Kyutae¡¯s eyes widened as he heard the name. Chapter 461: Chapter 461: He had an MBA from an American university, so he couldn¡¯t possibly not know his name. ¡°Pa, Paul Graham? The former president of BCG (Boston Consulting Group)?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. You¡¯ll meet him soon.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± Chief Choi Kyu-tae was so surprised that he opened his mouth and froze. Yoo-hyun left him behind and walked ahead. He had everything he had researched about Paul Graham in his head. Paul Graham was the current president of Y Combinator and the former president of BCG. He had met him through the opportunity of introducing Airbnb at the Apple presentation a while ago.That was the start of this n. Of course, it was not an easy task. It was harder than convincing Steve Jobs in terms of difficulty. That¡¯s why Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t lose his concentration until the end. When hey down on the first-ss bed seat, he recalled his past interviews and traced his whereabouts. When he arrived at San Francisco airport and took a limousine, he reviewed thepanies he invested in and derived a persuasion strategy. That work continued until he arrived at Mountain View, California. Click. The ck limousine stopped in front of a building. The middle-aged white driver ran up to Yoo-hyun, who got out of the car, and greeted him politely. ¡°I hope you have a good time.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun naturally epted his greeting and sent him away. Chief Choi Kyu-tae stared nkly at Yoo-hyun. All his actions, from using first-ss to riding a limousine, looked too familiar. He had never enjoyed such luxury in his life. He noticed that his attitude towards him was the same. No matter how much Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, pushed him, he looked down on his chief position so naturally. ¡®What the hell?¡¯ Chief Choi Kyu-tae, who had no idea that Yoo-hyun was once a president, was bewildered. Yoo-hyun turned around and called him, who didn¡¯t seem to move. ¡°Aren¡¯t youing?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, yeah. Let¡¯s go.¡± He stuttered and followed Yoo-hyun. The building Yoo-hyun entered was not a hotel, but an office building. Yoo-hyun unpacked his luggage in an empty office of about 40 square meters on the fifth floor window seat. Swoosh. When he pulled the curtain, the building across the street came into view. It was the Y Combinator building where Paul Graham was. Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, said he would get it right, and it seemed like he chose a pretty good ce. Yoo-hyun, who sat on arge table chair, gestured to Chief Choi Kyu-tae, who couldn¡¯t find his footing. ¡°Please sit down. We have a lot to do from now on.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh. What do we have to do?¡± ¡°One more person wille. Let¡¯s talk then.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Chief Choi Kyu-tae didn¡¯t ask any more questions at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. He felt like he really had to do that. Soon after, the door opened and Manager Park Seung-woo came in. He saw Yoo-hyun and shouted with his arms open. ¡°Oh, my mentee. Long time no see.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? I saw you a while ago.¡± Yoo-hyun hugged him with a smile. Chief Choi Kyu-tae blinked his eyes at the changed appearance of Yoo-hyun. He was so cold to him, but he was so friendly to a mere manager. Was Manager Park Seung-woo that great? He looked ridiculous because of his poor consulting materials, but it seemed that was not the case. Chief Choi Kyu-tae kept his mouth shut and watched. The greeting between the two was brief. Yoo-hyun exined the current situation. Chief Choi Kyu-tae knew some of it, and Manager Park Seung-woo heard it for the first time. ¡°Based on the consulting materials you wrote¡­¡± In the process, Paul Graham¡¯s name was naturally mentioned. Manager Park Seung-woo was surprised as well as Chief Choi Kyu-tae. ¡°You¡¯re going to show him my materials?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. That¡¯s the best way to get BCG to use your materials.¡± ¡°BCG is going to use my materials?¡± Manager Park Seung-woo looked dumbfounded, and Chief Choi Kyu-tae felt a sense of camaraderie. Anyone who had an MBA would know how absurd this was. But the answer that came back from Manager Park Seung-woo was absurd. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you don¡¯t have to do this for my graduation project.¡± ¡°Wh, what? Graduation project? What are you talking about?¡± Chief Choi Kyu-tae stuttered at the absurd answer. Manager Park Seung-woo calmly exined the situation. ¡°Oh, McKinsey came up with the exact opposite opinion on the same topic as me. My mentee is trying to cover that up for me.¡± ¡°Do you think it makes sense to convince Paul Graham for such a reason? Do you know how great he is?¡± Chief Choi Kyu-tae finally burst out his doubts, and Manager Park Seung-woo shrugged his shoulders. A positive answer that was too naive came out of his mouth. ¡°What can¡¯t we do? He¡¯s the one who convinced Steve Jobs.¡± ¡°Huh.¡± Chief Choi Kyu-tae lost his words and stuck out his tongue. Yoo-hyun held back hisughter at the sight of his unique mentee. He was a person who couldugh enough in this serious situation. ¡°Boss, graduation is not the main issue. There is another reason why we need to get the consulting report from BCG as soon as possible.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°The temporary shareholders¡¯ meeting will be held in a few days. The McKinsey report will be presented then.¡± ¡°Wow. You don¡¯t mean¡­?¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun answered, Choi Kyu-tae¡¯s eyes widened. He was in the innovation strategy department and he knew the situation to some extent. He realized that they needed the BCG report to counter the opposing opinion in the McKinsey report, and he understood the whole situation. The agent in front of him was trying to pull off a tremendous feat. Yoo-hyun confirmed his thoughts with a decisive answer. ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. We have to do this to save the innovation strategy department.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Choi Kyu-tae was speechless in front of such a serious matter. Park Seung-woo, who had been listening quietly, looked at Yoo-hyun with a strange expression. He seemed to have something to say, but Yoo-hyun spoke to him first. ¡°Boss, how about going to a bar after this? Like we did at the European exhibition.¡± ¡°Pffft. Are you talking about thest day of the European exhibition?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± Three years ago, at the European exhibition, Yoo-hyun had secretly plotted to get rid of Lee Kyung-hoon, the director, and Park Seung-woo had identally found out. He was upset that his mentee had taken the risk alone, and Yoo-hyun had promised him to share any difficulties with him in the future. The ce where they had drank together was a bar. Park Seung-woo smiled faintly as he recalled that memory. ¡°So, it¡¯s my turn to y the mentor role?¡± ¡°Yes. Please.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded calmly with a smile, and Park Seung-woo pped his hands and got up. ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s do this. It looks like we just need to organize the data quickly.¡± ¡°No, what we¡¯re doing right now is¡­¡± Ignoring the flustered Choi Kyu-tae, Yoo-hyun answered. ¡°That¡¯s right. You can stay with me untilte today, and then go to Boston on a red-eye flight.¡± ¡°Boston?¡± ¡°You have to go to BCG. You¡¯ll get your flight tickets by email.¡± ¡°What about you?¡± ¡°I have to meet Paul Graham and persuade him.¡± ¡°Oh, a pincer attack. You mean to contact BCG as soon as you get his approval?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly at Park Seung-woo, who understood quickly. He seemed to be positive, but he had his own calctions. On the other hand, Choi Kyu-tae¡¯s face turned pale. ¡°So, we have to go without knowing the oue?¡± ¡°You have to act as if you¡¯re sure to seed. You know we don¡¯t have time.¡± Even if Paul Graham gave his full support, they would need time to exchange data and exin it to BCG. Considering the schedule of the temporary shareholders¡¯ meeting, they were short of time even if they started right now. Choi Kyu-tae stuttered in front of the reasonable argument. ¡°But, but¡­¡± ¡°Yes. Then let¡¯s start now.¡± Yoo-hyun took it as a sign of agreement andid out the documents he had prepared on the table. Every minute and second was precious now. At the same time, Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, had a different meeting. He was facing his uncle, Shin Myung-ho, the vice chairman, in his office. Shin Myung-ho looked as experienced as ever. He was calm even in the situation where his lifeline was at stake. He quietly spoke first. ¡°Brother, you believe that the survivor is the strongest. That¡¯s why I¡¯ve been watching you silently.¡± ¡°I know. I never thought of reaching out.¡± ¡°Good. You should. But it¡¯s unfortunate that they¡¯re doing this while you¡¯re away from the front line due to health problems.¡± Shin Myung-ho frowned. As he said, foreign capital wouldn¡¯t have acted rashly without a reason. There must be someone who was colluding with them, and this move was sharp enough to anticipate the end. He smirked bitterly at Shin Kyung-wook, who dered his determination. ¡°I¡¯m going to move Elliott.¡± ¡°You know you have to give up some of our management rights to move them at this point, right?¡± ¡°I know.¡± ¡°Huh. That sounds like you¡¯re telling me to sell thepany for my own sake.¡± Shin Myung-ho red at him with anger, but Shin Kyung-wook didn¡¯t flinch. He answered firmly without bending. ¡°There is a way to move them without giving up anything.¡± Shin Myung-ho¡¯s eyes softened at that single sentence. The nephew in front of him was much more mature than before, when he showed his bold spirit. ¡°Do you have confidence?¡± ¡°Yes. I have reliable colleagues who are working with me right now.¡± Shin Kyung-wook said with a sparkle in his eyes. It was also a look full of trust. At that moment, the clock in the Mountain View office in the U.S. pointed to 11 p.m. The three people, including Yoo-hyun, had been sitting here for more than half a day. There were empty food containers and coffee cups in the box next to the table. Tap. Park Seung-woo typed on hisptop keyboard and said. ¡°Yoo-hyun, I sent you the revised data. Take a look.¡± ¡°Okay. Got it. Just a moment.¡± Yoo-hyun checked the data that Park Seung-woo had polished. On the monitor, there was a conclusion in the BCG format based on the data he had seen countless times. He quickly scanned the content and pointed out. ¡°Boss, the content is fine, but I wish you raised the target numbers a bit more.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t just raise them. What¡¯s the basis?¡± ¡°Assuming that the smartphone pration rate in China and India will be as high as the current U.S. market in the next two years¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun exined step by step, Park Seung-woo pped his hands. ¡°Oh, I see. If we link Han Sung¡¯s strategy for the third market with that part, it will be possible. I¡¯ll do it right away.¡± ¡°Thanks. I appreciate it.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. We¡¯re doing this together.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a good attitude.¡± Park Seung-woo winked at him, and Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up. Chapter 462: Chapter 462: He was taken aback by the sudden turn of events, but he focused on the essence. Even if it was his junior¡¯s words, he listened with an open mind and epted them if they were right. Thanks to his positive and passionate attitude, Yoo-hyun was able to sort things out more easily. Choi Kyu Tae, the assistant manager who helped him, was also the same. ¡°Change this part?¡± ¡°Yes. You need to rearrange the list in the BCG format. Remove any unnecessary references that BCG does not recognize.¡± Choi Kyu Tae raised his hand to his forehead, as if he was troubled by Yoo-hyun¡¯s meticulousments. ¡°Ugh. Do we have to do that much?¡± ¡°We have to save time. Just like when you researched the Swedishpany for the MBA project.¡±¡°Ah. Okay. I¡¯ll apply it right away.¡± When Yoo-hyun recited his resume and made a valid point, Choi Kyu Tae, who had beenining, reluctantly put his hands on theptop keyboard. Tadadadadak. He grumbled with his mouth, but his fingers were very fast. He had a lot of experience, so he was the type who could produce results quickly once he had the direction. Especially, he had a knack for editing data, so he was perfect for the role of polishing the draft of Park Seung Woo, the section chief. Yoo-hyun, who had thrown the work to the two of them, raised his concentration again. He had to trim the entire data into three pages of content to show to Paul Graham. He poured his blood and sweat into the summary, as if the result could be decided in a moment. Choi Kyu Tae, who nced at him, admired him inwardly. ¡®He¡¯s really amazing.¡¯ He didn¡¯t know who was coordinating the direction of the consulting data in the middle, but it was that young deputy. He not only knew the whole content, but also knew his resume perfectly. He pointed out the best part he could do and gave instructions, which made the work progress faster. What was more surprising was the reason why he had to work together in this office. The young deputy treated him as if he had be a BCG employee. He clearly intended to anticipate the situation in Boston and give him apressed experience. How could he reach that level? Choi Kyu Tae stuck out his tongue in disbelief. Yoo-hyun spoke without even looking back. ¡°Assistant manager, we don¡¯t have time.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, yeah. I¡¯m doing it.¡± Choi Kyu Tae, who came to his senses, resumed his work. Yoo-hyun smiled at him. The worksted until 2 a.m. and ended. The hot sun hadpletely faded and the air in the early morning was very cold. Yoo-hyun, who came out of the building, drank the cold air and looked up at the building across the street. Like other buildings, the Y Combinator building was alsopletely dark. Park Seung Woo, the section chief, came up to Yoo-hyun and said. ¡°They all left. Why are you looking at that? You¡¯ve been peeking at it every now and then.¡± ¡°You have to look at the extinguished light again.¡± ¡°You¡¯re such a weirdo.¡± ¡°It¡¯s because of whose mentee I am.¡± ¡°Puhuhuhu. Cute kid.¡± Park Seung Woo, the section chief,ughed and put his arm around Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder. They had been stuck in the office for 16 hours and came out, but they still looked energetic. Choi Kyu Tae, who was watching them quietly, couldn¡¯t help but say a word. ¡°Park section chief, it¡¯s good to take care of your junior, but how about going in? There¡¯s not much time left for the flight.¡± ¡°Hey, I can sleep on the ne. It takes five more hours.¡± ¡°Ha. Okay. Do as you please.¡± Choi Kyu Tae, who was about to turn away, was called by Yoo-hyun. ¡°Assistant manager.¡± ¡°Hmm? What?¡± He pretended to be calm, but Choi Kyu Tae was secretly nervous. He didn¡¯t know who was in charge of the consulting data in the middle, but it was that young deputy. Yoo-hyun suddenly reached out his hand. ¡°It won¡¯t be easy. There could be more problems than what we prepared today.¡± ¡°I know. I¡¯m preparing myself.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s good. I feel relieved that you¡¯re here.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Choi Kyu Tae was speechless for a moment at Yoo-hyun¡¯s warm smile. He nced at Yoo-hyun and coughed before shaking his hand. ¡°Hmm. Don¡¯t make me waste my time.¡± ¡°Of course. You¡¯ll get good results soon.¡± ¡°Okay. You did a good job, too.¡± Choi Kyu Tae awkwardly patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder and turned around. He tried to act like a senior, but he went the wrong way. Park Seung Woo, the section chief, smiled and said. ¡°Assistant manager, the hotel is on the other side.¡± ¡°I know, I know. I¡¯m taking a detour.¡± ¡°Puhuhuhuhu.¡± Park Seung Woo, the section chief, let out augh that he had been holding back at the absurd sight of someone who didn¡¯t seem to do that. Yoo-hyun also shrugged his shoulders. Choi Kyu Tae, whose face was flushed red, passed by them quickly and said. He looked like a robot. ¡°Hey, hey. Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s go.¡± Yoo-hyun and Park Seung Woo, the section chief, smiled and followed him. As Choi Kyu Tae said, the two of them had a very short time to sleep at the hotel. They had to leave without breakfast to meet Yoo-hyun¡¯s schedule. Yoo-hyun stayed at the hotel even after they left. Before he knew it, the dark dawn had passed and the sun had risen. ¡°Hoo.¡± Yoo-hyun took a breath in front of the mirror and adjusted his clothes. The British-style two-button suit jacket with sharp shoulders and a small pocket above the right pocket tightly wrapped his upper body. This jacket was special. It was very different from what Yoo-hyun had worn before. The tie with a blue stripe on a red background was also different from what Yoo-hyun used to wear. This was exactly the same style as Paul Graham, who enjoyed wearing it when he was a consultant 20 years ago. -The basics of business are clothing. No matter how the times change, you can never seed in an important contract if you are not faithful to the basics. Yoo-hyun intended to follow exactly what he said to his subordinates 10 years ago, when he was the chairman of BCG. He had to get more than just a friendship from today¡¯s meeting, he had to get an important result. Yoo-hyun checked the time and left the room with his bag. He still had an hour left until the appointed time, but he had something to prepare in advance. Yoo-hyun moved to a flower shop on the first floor of the building across from Y Combinator. He came to pick up the reserved item and saw a white luxury car that came in at the exact time. It was Paul Graham¡¯s car that he had checked yesterday. He got out of the car in a red polo shirt with sunsses on his head. His casual outfit told him his rxed mood today. He had a good feeling from the start. ¡°Here¡¯s the potted nt you ordered.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun, who took the potted nt from the flower shop owner, slowly turned his body. And he followed Paul Graham into the Y Combinator building. The Y Combinator building was five stories high and not very big. Since it was an investmentpany that Paul Graham made as a hobby, there weren¡¯t many employees here. Paul Graham¡¯s office was on the top floor, and to get there, he had to go through the secretary¡¯s office on the fourth floor. It was a fact that he had already confirmed through his Airbnb colleague Brian Chesky. Ding. Yoo-hyun, who got off the elevator, quickly took in the surrounding scenery. The fourth floor interior, made of wood, was unusual. It felt more like a house than an office. This was not Paul Graham¡¯s taste, but his secretary Serena Lian¡¯s personal preference. Yoo-hyun recognized her at once, with her short orange hair and big earrings. She must have heard the news from the security guard on the first floor, as she came up first. ¡°Mr. Han, right? You came early.¡± ¡°I heard there¡¯s a great ce to sit here.¡± ¡°Hoho. The outdoor terrace is nice. I¡¯ll show you the way.¡± ¡°It¡¯s an honor.¡± Serena Lian¡¯s eyebrows twitched at Yoo-hyun¡¯s rxed appearance. She nced at him as she walked. ¡°Is that suit Brioni?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s my favorite brand.¡± ¡°You have a good sense. It suits you very well.¡± Serena Lian seemed to recall the time when she picked out Paul Graham¡¯s clothes at BCG, with a nostalgic look in her eyes. The smile on her lips implied a positive memory. The outdoor terrace connected to the fourth floor secretary¡¯s office was decorated like an open-air cafe. The interior of this ce, which was full of Serena Lian¡¯s taste, was all done by her. Especially, the orange trees arranged in the corner of the outdoor terrace ording to their height were impressive. Yoo-hyun thanked her for the guidance. ¡°It¡¯s a really nice ce. Thank you, Serena.¡± ¡°Oh? You know my name?¡± ¡°I saw an interview three years ago. You said you were sick of being with Paul Graham for 20 years. It was very impressive.¡± ¡°Hohoho. Why did you watch that?¡± Serena Lianughed heartily as Yoo-hyun took out a potted nt from his side bag and handed it to her. There was a small tree with just sprouting leaves in the potted nt that could be held with one hand. ¡°This is an orange tree.¡± ¡°Wow. Awesome. I was going to buy a small one because the one I had before grew too big.¡± ¡°Good timing.¡± He said it was good timing, but this was no different from what Yoo-hyun had prepared in advance. He knew that she bought an orange tree every two years, and he checked the size of the smallest orange tree in the building across the street. The gift given at the right time made Serena Lian¡¯s mouth curl up. ¡°Thank you.¡± She took the potted nt happily and sang a humming song as she entered the office. One might ask why he cared so much about the secretary. But Serena Lian was not just a secretary. She was the person Paul Graham trusted the most and his eyes. Thanks to winning her favor, Yoo-hyun was able to meet Paul Graham 10 minutes earlier than the scheduled time. The benefit did not stop there. Unlike other guests who faced Paul Graham on the long side of the table, Yoo-hyun faced him on the short side. Paul Graham, who had arge physique and striking features, raised his eyebrows quickly. His eye contact and gestures indicated that he was positive. He didn¡¯t have to look closely to know that. ¡°Serena seemed happy. You gave her a very nice gift, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°It was a great gift.¡± ¡°What was it? A ne? Oh, did you buy her a handbag that she likes?¡± What would Paul Graham think if he knew that a $50 potted nt did the job? Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders at him, who asked impatiently. ¡°Well, I think it¡¯s better to hear from the person who received the gift.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not wrong. But, Serena is quite tight-lipped.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun drank the tea that Serena Lian had given him with a rxed expression. He cut off the conversation without giving him a chance, and Paul Graham was dumbfounded. No matter how tough the opponent was, it was easy to dig in when there was a gap like this. Chapter 463: Chapter 463: Yoo-hyun naturally made the flow his own. ¡°What should I do? Can I offer you something else?¡± ¡°Like what?¡± ¡°A story that might interest you.¡± -A gift that I want? Well, I like gifts that stimte my curiosity, regardless of their value. Of course, I haven¡¯t received many of those. Yoo-hyun nned to arouse his curiosity, just like Paul Graham had said on a TV program ten years ago. This was in line with the reason why Paul Graham had called Yoo-hyun first. It was like a gourmet who only went to expensive restaurants being intrigued by a street food he had never seen before. Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips curled up as if his intention had hit the mark.¡°I¡¯ve lived long enough to know that most stories don¡¯t tickle my ears.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll be intrigued. It¡¯s a story about Steve Jobs.¡± ¡°Oh, that sounds promising.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words made Paul Graham lean forward. He had made a good first impression and set the stage beforehand, so he moved easily. Now that the real start was about to begin, Yoo-hyun heightened his concentration. He hid his nervousness and smiled leisurely. ¡°What I checked to meet Steve Jobs before the Apple presentation was¡­¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s story started from when he came to San Francisco before the Apple presentation. Paul Graham listened attentively to Yoo-hyun¡¯s story, flicking his ears. When he told him about the preparations and the process of meeting Steve Jobs, Paul Graham¡¯s eyebrows twitched. When he exined how he analyzed the problems with Steve Jobs¡¯ surroundings, Paul Graham nodded his head. When he described how he countered Steve Jobs¡¯ fiery anger, Paul Graham¡¯s mouth corners rose. And then, the next words followed. Paul Graham, who had been listening quietly, couldn¡¯t contain his curiosity and opened his mouth. ¡°You said you would give Steve Jobs what he wanted, but why did you refuse?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a rule that you can¡¯t get what you want if you¡¯re too eager.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth uttered the words that Paul Graham had engraved as his life motto. At that moment, Paul Grahamughed loudly. ¡°Hahaha. That¡¯s right. Steve is not the kind of guy who would give you anything just because you asked.¡± ¡°I thought so too.¡± ¡°So how did you make him use Airbnb? He¡¯s not the kind of guy who would put someone else¡¯s thing on his presentation.¡± Before he knew it, Paul Graham¡¯s face was right in front of Yoo-hyun. That showed how curious he was about this question. In the state where the water had risen as much as possible, Yoo-hyun stimted his curiosity once more. ¡°I said I wanted to give him more instead of getting what I wanted.¡± ¡°Give him more?¡± ¡°There was something that bothered Steve Jobs in this presentation. Something that he couldn¡¯t show. Airbnb app scratched that itch for him.¡± Paul Graham, who knew what preparations he had made through Brian Chesky, burst intoughter. ¡°Puhaha. No wonder. So Steve only got something. You achieved what you wanted.¡± ¡°Yes. Thanks to that, Steve Jobs owed me a favor. He promised to do anything I asked.¡± Of course, it was a boastful remark, but Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression, tone, and the weight of the story he had piled up made it seem true. Even Paul Graham, who had met countless people, seemed to believe itpletely. ¡°That¡¯s amazing. Steve Jobs is not that kind of person.¡± He nodded his head with an interested expression, and Yoo-hyun threw the bait as if he had been waiting for it. ¡°I was surprised by that too. I just wanted to promote Airbnb, but I got a great opportunity.¡± ¡°You did make Airbnb soar. I also made a huge profit thanks to you.¡± Paul Graham bit the bait that Yoo-hyun had thrown, and he casually mentioned his profit. He could lose the fish he had caught if he rushed, so Yoo-hyun stepped back and yed it cool. ¡°No, it was thanks to my colleagues.¡± ¡°Haha. No, it was your merit. That¡¯s why I want to give you what you want too.¡± At that moment, Paul Graham uttered the words that Yoo-hyun had hoped for. It was an inevitable offer, since he had set the stage well with the Steve Jobs story. He could have turned back once more, but there was no reason to hesitate any longer when the fish was clearly hooked. Yoo-hyun immediately lifted the fishing rod. Swish. That action was to take out three pieces of paper from his bag. ¡°I have something to ask you.¡± As Yoo-hyun handed over the paper, Paul Graham was dumbfounded. ¡°What is this? Why don¡¯t you make me a different offer?¡± ¡°I want to hear your opinion on these documents first.¡± ¡°Huh, you¡¯re something.¡± Paul Graham shook his head as if he was speechless and took the paper that Yoo-hyun had handed him. He smiled bitterly as he saw the BCG format summary report. ¡°Hansung? Oh, you¡¯re from Hansung, right?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head. Paul Graham scanned the report without a word, out of habit. He was a person who had worked at BCG for 20 years, and he couldn¡¯t miss the content in the familiar format. Thud. He checked thest page and asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°You don¡¯t have any reason to give this to me for free, and you want me to invest in Hansung or something?¡± ¡°No. I want to publish this report under the name of BCG.¡± Yoo-hyun said what he wanted right away, and Paul Graham¡¯s eyes narrowed. ¡°Did I hear you wrong? BCG is going to use someone else¡¯s report?¡± ¡°Yes. I want to turn this report into gold with your help.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He meant that he wanted him to control his formerpany, BCG, with his connections. He had to give him a big enough reward to appease him, who was turning red with anger as expected. He couldn¡¯t bnce the weights with a one-time story like he had done before. He needed a way to keep his curiosity for a long time. Yoo-hyun had thought a lot about this, and the result wasing out of his mouth now. ¡°I know it¡¯s a bad deal for you. That¡¯s why I have a real gift that I want to give you.¡± ¡°Let me hear it. I might get upset if I don¡¯t like it.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll like it.¡± Yoo-hyun confidently said and took out another piece of paper from his bag. Swish. Paul Graham tilted his head as he took the paper. This time, too, it was apletely different result from what he had expected. ¡°What is this? JK Communications?¡± ¡°Amunicationpany in Silicon Valley. It¡¯s apany I invested in.¡± ¡°Why are you telling me that?¡± Paul Graham looked at Yoo-hyun incredulously. It was a matter of guts from here on. Yoo-hyun boldly challenged him, meeting his gaze head-on. ¡°I¡¯ll give you the opportunity to invest in thispany.¡± ¡°Pffft. What did you just say?¡± ¡°I said I want to share the stone that will soon be a diamond with you, Chairman.¡± ¡°That¡¯s the most original thing I¡¯ve ever heard.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± It was obviously a sarcastic remark, but Yoo-hyun took it lightly. Paul Graham, who had been watching him with admiration, stepped back. ¡°Well, well. Let¡¯s hear it. Why do you think that way?¡± ¡°The expected sales of smartphones this year are 40 million units. In two years, when 4Gmunication is fully introduced, the sales will exceed 100 million units. The key then will be themunication chip¡­¡± Paul Graham thought he would hear another absurd statement, but his prediction was wrong again. Yoo-hyun recited the smartphone sales and the market potential of themunication chip very orthodoxly, based on the report that BCG had released a few months ago. Paul Graham, who habitually checked the BCG report every morning, was slightly surprised. He immediately noticed that the specific figures that Yoo-hyun had uttered were all correct. He hid his astonishment and calmly raised an opposing opinion. ¡°That sounds grand. Every start-up dreams of a rosy outlook.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not just talk.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a very convincing story for apany that doesn¡¯t even have sales yet.¡± It was a question that anyone who had understood the three-page summary perfectly could ask. Yoo-hyun wanted to leap over this part that he had been worried about, using the board that he had prepared in advance. ¡°Have you forgotten? I can put thispany¡¯s chip in the Apple phone with one phone call.¡± ¡°You¡¯re going to persuade Steve Jobs?¡± ¡°It¡¯s possible anytime. But then, I¡¯ll have to sell it to Apple.¡± Yoo-hyun held up an Apple phone 4 in his hand, and Paul Graham¡¯s expression changed subtly. It was proof that Yoo-hyun¡¯s strategy had worked. Paul Graham couldn¡¯t resist his curiosity and blurted out. ¡°You could make a lot of money with that. Why don¡¯t you sell it?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t invest in thispany to be satisfied with just that amount of money.¡± The moment Yoo-hyun said that, Paul Graham¡¯s eyebrows twitched like lightning. Whoosh. He reflexively picked up the document and scanned it again. He had read it several times already, but he smiled as he read the content again. ¡°Just that amount of money¡­¡± Of course, Paul Graham didn¡¯t show a positive reaction because of the money. It was the unpredictable and intense stimulus that moved him. He felt like he had met a very interesting friend after a long time. He had brought him to the front of the restaurant, and now it was time to make him taste it. I¡¯m not doing this investment business at thiste age for money. I want to see the next generation of yers change the world from the scene. Yoo-hyun recalled Paul Graham¡¯s interview and delivered the final blow that would clear his doubts. ¡°I invested in JK Communications because I wanted to be part of the scene where they change the world. That¡¯s a valuable experience that money can¡¯t buy.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, one side of Paul Graham¡¯s mouth and one eyebrow rose up. This expression, which seemed negative at a nce, meant that he was facing an important decision. He knew this for sure because he had watched the documentary that covered his life. Yoo-hyun felt nervous for a moment, and then the other side of Paul Graham¡¯s mouth rose up as well. ¡°Interesting.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d you like my gift.¡± ¡°You¡¯re shameless to the end. That¡¯s even more interesting.¡± ¡°You tter me.¡± Paul Graham chuckled as he looked at the still shameless Yoo-hyun. He felt like he had met a very interesting friend after a long time. Finally, Yoo-hyun¡¯s request was officially put on the negotiation table. There was no reason to hesitate when the goal was right in front of him. Yoo-hyun exined the current situation sinctly. ¡°Based on the summary, our staff will deliver the data directly to BCG¡­¡± Paul Graham snorted as he listened. ¡°What? Your staff are waiting on the first floor of BCG?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t think you were going to fail from the start, did you?¡± ¡°I was confident in my gift.¡± Paul Graham looked at Yoo-hyun and immediately picked up his phone. As soon as he made up his mind, he acted right away, showing his style. There was no hesitation in his words as he spoke. ¡°Sam, yeah, calm down. Don¡¯t be too surprised, it makes me ufortable. It¡¯s nothing, well, what is it¡­¡± Yoo-hyun snickered at the conversation he heard from his side. He could tell that the other person was Sam Altman, the current president of BCG, and he was talking very casually. Even Sam Altman, who was at the top of the consulting industry, was nothing but a tame sheep in front of Paul Graham. The short conversation ended, and Paul Graham nodded at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Well, is that it?¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± ¡°Even if I say so, they won¡¯t ept it if the details are not good. The schedule is too tight, you know.¡± ¡°Yes. Of course.¡± Yoo-hyun answered humbly, but he was sure that it wouldn¡¯t be the case. There was no way that the staff would ignore the request that the former president had personally asked for. Of course, he was also confident in the data. ¡°Well, then, let¡¯s go back to the gift.¡± ¡°Yes. Sure.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and straightened his posture. Chapter 464: Chapter 464: The conversation that started with Paul Grahamsted for a long time. Since it was not over yet, Yoo-hyun kept mentioning the future that JK Communications would change and stimted his curiosity. The conversation ended only after they arranged the date of Paul Graham¡¯s visit. Beep. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and greeted him politely. ¡°It¡¯s an honor to work with you.¡± ¡°You talk as if it¡¯s already done. Well, I don¡¯t mind. You remind me of myself when I was young.¡± ¡°That¡¯s the bestpliment I¡¯ve ever heard.¡± ¡°What? Hahaha. You¡¯re funny.¡±Paul Graham extended his hand with a pleasant smile. Yoo-hyun shook his hand without hesitation and concluded the sessful negotiation. He made his imagination a reality. He finally achieved what he had been working hard for a long time. That fact made his heart beat fast. Thump thump. Yoo-hyun walked out of the building and picked up his phone with a happy heart. The person he called was the one who would be most eager to hear this news. It was Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook. "Director, I just finished talking with Paul Graham. -I can tell by your voice how it went. ¡°Yes. I passed the first gate.¡± He tried to answer calmly, but his voice was mixed withughter. He felt like he was calling his father to tell him his good test scores when he was young. Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook, who calmed down his excitement, answered with aposed voice. -You did a great job. I have to work harder too. ¡°We¡¯ll do our best to finish it well.¡± -I want to finish it soon and have some kongguksu with you. I¡¯m craving for it today. Yoo-hyun recalled the leisure at theic cafe and said earnestly. ¡°This time, I¡¯m going to ask the part-timer to put a whole boiled egg on top of mine.¡± -Okay. I¡¯ll make sure to take care of that part. ¡°Thank you. It¡¯s as good as passing the first gate.¡± -Haha. Yeah. I feel rewarded for once. Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook finally burst intoughter at Yoo-hyun¡¯s witty remark. While Yoo-hyun was having a pleasant conversation with Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook, Section Chief Park Seung-woo and Assistant Manager Choi Kyu-tae were waiting at the entrance of the BCG building on the first floor. They couldn¡¯t even enter the customer reception room without a reservation, so they had to stand in the corner of the entrance. They were about to be pushed out of that space by a man who was the customer management director. ¡°You can¡¯t get in unless you tell me in advance.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll only be here for a little while. We¡¯re contacting our side.¡± The customer management director asked coldly to Assistant Manager Choi Kyu-tae, who was asking for understanding. ¡°Who are you meeting?¡± He couldn¡¯t answer that question right now. When Assistant Manager Choi Kyu-tae was at a loss, Section Chief Park Seung-woo shouted out without hesitation. He simply thought that Paul Graham would have contacted the chairman or the president, and that gave him confidence in his words. ¡°The president.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°What? Huh, these people are funny. Is our president your friend? Huh?¡± Assistant Manager Choi Kyu-tae blinked his eyes in disbelief, and the customer management director growled. A man with neatlybed white hair came up with the security guard who had asked for his identity a while ago and said. ¡°Peter, he¡¯s right. He¡¯s my friend.¡± ¡°Huh. Pr, president.¡± ¡°Pleasee in. We¡¯ve prepared a seat for you inside.¡± Park Seung-woo and Choi Kyu-tae looked stunned at his very polite attitude. Things went smoothly. It was because of Paul Graham¡¯s request that the BCG chairman and president moved. The BCG staff ran around and worked hard, and Park Seung-woo and Choi Kyu-tae also did their best to achieve their goals. They couldn¡¯t even get into the hotel room they had reserved. Yoo-hyun, who was preparing for the next step in Hyun Jin-gun¡¯s office, heard the progress from Park Seung-woo¡¯s message. -Park Seung-woo mentor: It¡¯s easy and nice to have high-level people help. (Pleased) -It must not be easy, right? -Park Seung-woo mentor: I¡¯m your mentor. This is a piece of cake for me. Don¡¯t worry about here and do your job well. (Smug) -You¡¯re amazing as always. I¡¯ll contact you when it¡¯s over. He could see that he was having a hard time without seeing him, but Park Seung-woo showed hisposure. Yoo-hyun chuckled at the lively senior¡¯s appearance, and Hyun Jin-gun, who was sitting across the outdoor terrace table, asked. ¡°You look happy.¡± ¡°I¡¯m happy. Today will be a historic day for JK Communications.¡± ¡°A historic day.¡± Hyun Jin-gun, who was lost in thought for a moment, looked at the new logo of JK Communications that Yoo-hyun showed him on the table. It was a logo that Han Jae-hee made a while ago, and the letters JK written clearly under the antenna signal caught his eye. ¡°Wouldn¡¯t it be nice to stick this logo on the wall of a big building?¡± Hyun Jin-gun stuck out his tongue at Yoo-hyun, who said that. ¡°Really, I can¡¯t keep up with the speed of your work.¡± ¡°It¡¯s because you¡¯re doing well.¡± ¡°Doing well? I haven¡¯t even seen the results yet.¡± ¡°Why not? Aren¡¯t you going to make them?¡± ¡°Very burdensome and nice.¡± Hyun Jin-gun answered with a hollowugh. Squeak. A white luxury car stopped in front of the building, and at the same time, Yoo-hyun got up. ¡°Get up. The guest of honor is here.¡± ¡°Can I do this?¡± ¡°Of course. You¡¯ve already been there for a preliminary survey. You just have to say what you think.¡± Yoo-hyun patted his friend¡¯s shoulder, who looked nervous for once. Yoo-hyun¡¯s words were not baseless confidence. Themunication chip development idea that Hyun Jin-gun patented in the past was powerful enough to make a smallpany the center of the 5Gmunication market. Although the timing was much earlier than then, the idea was the same. He didn¡¯t need to mention this part. It was enough to see his genius by looking at the chip he made by himself and the progress of the 4G chip he was making. There was no way Paul Graham wouldn¡¯t know his value, which Yoo-hyun found out in a big way. Yoo-hyun¡¯s conviction became a reality in the office on the second floor of the building at 1601 Palo Alto. ¡°All devices will be connected bymunication in the future, and this will cause a great revolution. The key point is¡­¡± Hyun Jin-gun freely listed his thoughts in front of Paul Graham. His words were so specific that they seemed to unfold the future before his eyes, and they stimted Paul Graham¡¯s curiosity. ¡°About the part you just mentioned¡­¡± ¡°Themunication chip will be integrated with the AP, and¡­¡± ¡°Not a bad idea.¡± Paul Graham, who had been exchanging questions and answers endlessly, finally nodded. He was known for coldly evaluating the value ofpanies, and if he said that much, it was almost the same as the game was over. Yoo-hyun, who was watching him from a distance, lifted a tray with a satisfied smile. It was time to stamp the final seal. Thud. He put the tray on the table and handed a coffee cup to Paul Graham. ¡°Let¡¯s have a cup of coffee and talk.¡± ¡°You look good as a coffee delivery.¡± ¡°Of course. This is what I do in thispany.¡± Yoo-hyun handed him a small te as well, and Paul Graham¡¯s eyebrows twitched. The white coffee cup with his name on it, the espresso with a strong aroma inside, and the salt on the small te perfectly reflected his taste. He sprinkled some salt and tasted the coffee, and his lips curled up. ¡°Pretty good. You could open a coffee shopter.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m nning to push out the Quam building and make the whole first floor a JK coffee shop.¡± ¡°What? Hahaha. You have a good ambition.¡± ¡°Shouldn¡¯t I do that much to walk around Silicon Valley with confidence?¡± It was a light-hearted remark with some bluff, but it contained a bold vision of surpassing Quam¡¯s position. This also reflected Paul Graham¡¯s taste, who liked to draw clear goals. ¡°That¡¯s right. You have to do that much.¡± He shrugged his shoulders and raised one corner of his mouth and eyebrow, looking at Yoo-hyun and Hyun Jin-gun alternately. He felt confident that they could make the somewhat unrealistic future a reality. He made up his mind and recited the support n that he had already figured out through the survey team. ¡°You¡¯ll need some talent to make your coffee shop dreame true, right?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. I want to borrow the name of Y Combinator for that.¡± Yoo-hyun immediately caught his words and changed his expression to serious, and Paul Graham asked Hyun Jin-gun. ¡°What do you think as the founder?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll dly ept it if you help me.¡± ¡°You¡¯re interesting as a founder. Usually, people beg me to help them.¡± ¡°I¡¯m confident that I can make it with my friend.¡± Hyun Jin-gun calmly conveyed his intention without showing any signs of nervousness, and Paul Graham chuckled. ¡°Huh, this is something. It¡¯ll be fun from now on.¡± At the same time, both corners of his mouth rose up. Thirty minutester, Y Combinator¡¯s final investment decision was approved. Paul Graham epted the gift that Yoo-hyun gave him. This meant the same as the BCG support, which was a precondition that Yoo-hyun had set. Thanks to the preparation, the conversion work within BCG was almost finished. He could avoid the temporary shareholders¡¯ meeting, but Yoo-hyun had no intention of doing that. The timing to turn the tables had to be on the day of the temporary shareholders¡¯ meeting. That way, he could deal a decisive blow to Shin Kyung-soo, who was cautious. Yoo-hyun left his thoughts on the group chat. -Please wait a little longer while maintaining security. I¡¯ll decide when to announce it. -Park Seung-woo mentor: Okay. We¡¯re not going out and having fun here, so don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve also told the staff. (Laugh) -Choi Kyu-tae assistant manager: I got it¡­ Assistant Manager Choi Kyu-tae¡¯s short message and three dots felt meaningful, but it was not Yoo-hyun¡¯s concern. He put his phone in his pocket and thought of his old boss who had been with him for a long time. What would Shin Kyung-soo¡¯s face look like when he saw the cards that Yoo-hyun had pulled out? He had no choice but to be flustered, no matter how strong he was. Yoo-hyun imagined his distorted face and lifted the corners of his mouth. While Yoo-hyun was preparing for a counterattack, The news that he had been waiting for came up one after another as the temporary shareholders¡¯ meeting approached. Elliott, who had been quiet for a while, moved, and one of the agenda items was to rece the representative director. The media was noisy about this unusual event, and the news was widely shared within thepany. The atmosphere in the smoking room on the first floor of Hansung Tower was simr. A man who bit a cigarette asked the man next to him. ¡°Is the president really going to change like this?¡± ¡°He might.¡± ¡°Wow, they¡¯re going to fire the chairman¡¯s brother. Then who¡¯s going to be the president?¡± ¡°Whether it¡¯s by skill or bloodline, isn¡¯t it the home appliance business director?¡± ¡°The direct line is stepping down and the coteral line is taking over. Awesome.¡± The man who was surprised by the answer pretended to know and said. ¡°What does it matter who goes up? We get paid the same and do the same work.¡± ¡°True. It has nothing to do with me. Oh, by the way. The karaoke ce I went to yesterday¡­¡± ¡°What? Hahaha.¡± The man who shook off his thoughts brought up the story of the dinner, and the man who listenedughed. Maybe they didn¡¯t know that the result of this temporary shareholders¡¯ meeting could change the fate of thepany. Not only them, but most of the employees thought the news of the temporary shareholders¡¯ meeting was just gossip. Chapter 465: Chapter 465: On the other hand, there was someone who was eagerly waiting for the temporary shareholders¡¯ meeting. It was Vice President Shin Cheon-sik, who was expected to take over the president¡¯s seat after that day. ¡°Finally, it¡¯s tomorrow.¡± As Vice President Shin Cheon-sik said in an excited voice while sitting on the sofa in his office, Executive Director Woo Chang-beom chimed in. ¡°It seems that the wrong thing is finally corrected. Director Shin Kyung-soo¡¯s contribution was definitely huge.¡± ¡°Yes. He even moved Elliot. Well, it¡¯s not a big deal to put a few of their members as executives.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. We have nothing to lose. Rather¡­¡± As Executive Director Woo Chang-beom was speaking, Executive Director Yoon Ju-tak interrupted him and asked for permission. ¡°Vice President, I got a call from Elliot. Can I take it for a moment?¡±¡°Hehe. Sure, sure. You have to take it, of course.¡± Vice President Shin Cheon-sik agreed cheerfully, and it was when Executive Director Yoon Ju-tak picked up his cell phone. He didn¡¯t exchange a few words, but Executive Director Yoon Ju-tak¡¯s face turned pale. Executive Director Woo Chang-beom asked the stunned Executive Director Yoon Ju-tak. ¡°What? What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± ¡°Eh, Elliot canceled the temporary shareholders¡¯ meeting.¡± ¡°Haha. Yeah. Let¡¯s talk to Elliot once¡­ What did you say?¡± Vice President Shin Cheon-sik, who was shrugging his shoulders, doubted his ears. Seeing the stiff expression of Executive Director Yoon Ju-tak, he btedly understood the situation and shouted. ¡°Cancel? What the hell does that mean?¡± His flushed face was full of anger. Yoo-hyun, who heard the same news, was also surprised. ¡°What did you say?¡± Yoo-hyun asked urgently to Park Doo-sik, the manager who was on the phone. ¡°Elliot canceled the temporary shareholders¡¯ meeting. What does that mean?¡± -Well, how it happened is¡­ As Manager Park Doo-sik continued to exin, Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression became serious, and Hyun Jin-geon, who was facing him, gestured with his eyes what was going on. Yoo-hyun stretched out his palm to ask for understanding and got up from his seat and went out to the outdoor terrace outside the living room. As he felt the cool night breeze, Manager Park Doo-sik¡¯s words ended. Yoo-hyun, who was chewing on his words, leaned his body on the terrace railing and asked. ¡°Is it confirmed?¡± -Yes. I checked it several times. ¡°I see.¡± As Yoo-hyun¡¯s voice softened, Manager Park Doo-sik finally sighed. -Ha. I don¡¯t know if I should be d about this. ¡°It¡¯s a relief.¡± -Right? I prepared hard, but honestly, I thought there was a high possibility of losing. The executive director said it was okay, but I was anxious. As if he was spitting out hisints now, Manager Park Doo-sik, who shared almost everything with Yoo-hyun, didn¡¯t even know the details of the BCG case. He thought Yoo-hyun went to the U.S. to find another way. That¡¯s how much Yoo-hyun managed the BCG report secretly. He prepared for the possibility of leakage by not distributing the official data even at the BCG headquarters. But even if the report was leaked, would Elliot, the party concerned, be able to withdraw at the cost of bleeding? He thought there was no way that would happen. Would he be able to make the same decision if he were in his shoes? Even Yoo-hyun, who had 20 years of experience, couldn¡¯t cut off such aplex issue of interest so boldly. For the first time in a while, cold sweat ran down Yoo-hyun¡¯s spine. At the same time, he remembered the cold words that Shin Kyung-soo had uttered. -Han Sang-moo, be bold when you throw it away. Don¡¯t feel sorry. Just find the cause and step on it, and take it back. He wouldn¡¯t just back off once he got involved in this game. He would definitely try to find the cause and retaliate, since he had been hit in the back of the head once. ¡°Hoo.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s breath mixed with the cold wind that blew. Drrr. Hyun Jin-geon, who opened the terrace door and approached, handed him a can of beer. ¡°Did I catch you at a bad time?¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s a perfect timing. Thank you.¡± As he received the can of beer, Hyun Jin-geon asked him. ¡°What¡¯s the matter that makes you so serious? Is there anything I can help you with?¡± ¡°No. I just think there¡¯s someone looking for me.¡± ¡°By the look on your face, it¡¯s not a good opponent.¡± ¡°Why are you so good at reading the situation?¡± Yoo-hyun asked jokingly, and Hyun Jin-geon answered seriously as always. ¡°I¡¯m stimted by seeing a capable friend. I¡¯m thinking of learning how to deal with people this time.¡± Another step forward for the genius, Yoo-hyun asked him yfully. ¡°That¡¯s not something I can teach anyone, what should I do?¡± ¡°Then do it yourself, whatever.¡± ¡°Kuku. You know how to tease me, so you¡¯re ready enough.¡± ¡°I really want to make your dream of opening a coffee shop on the first floor of Quam buildinge true.¡± Did he really take the words he said to Paul Graham seriously? He thought it was like Hyun Jin-geon, and Yoo-hyun held out his can of beer. Ting. ¡°You have to work hard.¡± ¡°Of course. That¡¯s obvious.¡± ¡°It¡¯s going to be hard.¡± ¡°What can¡¯t I do?¡± The question that Hyun Jin-geon spat out bluntly scratched Yoo-hyun¡¯s frustration. That¡¯s right. He wasn¡¯t alone anymore. He had such a reliable colleague, so why should he be afraid? He shook off his worries and Yoo-hyun smiled brightly. ¡°That¡¯s a very annoying but nice thing to say. Thank you.¡± ¡°Tell me anytime you need this kind ofment. I¡¯m good at it.¡± Huh? The guy who was always serious even joked? Yoo-hyun chuckled and drank his beer with a good mood. The beer went down smoothly, thanks to the night breeze of California. It was when Yoo-hyun was sharing his dreams with Hyun Jin-geon at his small house. Shin Kyung-soo was sitting on the sofa in the living room of his mansion in New York. His expression was very cold as he was on the phone. ¡°Emerson, we followed your advice and the Elliotts suffered a huge loss.¡± ¡°Robert, you have to be precise. I only conveyed McKenzie¡¯s opinion, and this time, I only conveyed BCG¡¯s opinion.¡± ¡°What do you mean? You were the one who orchestrated everything behind the scenes.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t get excited. Be rational. The Elliotts didn¡¯t lose anything, did they? If they get the promisedpensation, they¡¯ll actually gain something.¡± Shin Kyung-soo¡¯s words made the other person suppress his voice. ¡°Hmph. Fine. I¡¯ll trust you, as you¡¯re a long-time partner.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a good decision.¡± Shin Kyung-soo finished the call with a formal greeting and drank a ss of whiskey with ice. He felt the bitterness of the whiskey strongly in his mouth for the first time in a while. He had lost quite a lot in this decision, but he never regretted it. He would have beenpletely screwed if he hadn¡¯t let go. It was obvious from the fact that the other party deliberately didn¡¯t distribute BCG¡¯s official data. Who could it be? He had never experienced such boldness and meticulousness in Wall Street. There was a talented person who was manipting the naive Shin Kyung-wook behind the scenes. ¡°I¡¯ll find out soon.¡± Shin Kyung-soo spat out a cold voice and smirked. The next day, the temporary shareholders¡¯ meeting was canceled. It was clearly a strange event, but there was no media that covered it in depth. This news that appeared on the Uri Daily also disappeared from the article list in an instant. No one knew why, but there was no uproar among the major shareholders who had agreed to attend the temporary shareholders¡¯ meeting. With the situation turning out like this, the employees who were not interested in this matter suddenly didn¡¯t care. Yoo-hyun heard this news from Park Doo-sik, the deputy manager. Then he told Park Seung-woo, the manager who had flown back to California, about this atmosphere. Park Seung-woo, who was listening to Yoo-hyun¡¯s words at the hotel bar, put down his drink and said. ¡°It¡¯s like everything disappeared like a lie.¡± ¡°You worked hard for nothing.¡± ¡°If you share the burden, it¡¯s better, right?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a nk paper.¡± ¡°Anyway. It¡¯s good that the mentor and the mentee worked together for a while.¡± Park Seung-woo said shamelessly and held out his ss. ng. Yoo-hyun smiled and clinked his ss. Park Seung-woo was the senior who gave him a drink and a note of encouragement when he was not confident. He was also the senior who bought him tteokbokki when he was worried about his junior working overtime. He was the senior who was betrayed by his trusted junior but still hugged him until the end. Yoo-hyun learned life from him. And now he wanted to share more with his mentor in life. ¡°Manager, I¡¯ll exin the part you were curious about.¡± ¡°No, you don¡¯t have to if you¡¯re burdened. I just came because I wanted to see you.¡± ¡°But I think it would be better for you to know. It¡¯s a prettyplicated story.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯m happy. I want to know more too.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded and took a breath. ¡°First of all, I met Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, for the first time¡­¡± To mention the BCG case, he had to talk about his rtionship with Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director. The story that started with his meeting with Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, continued to the content of why Yoo-hyun was helping Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director. Of course, he left out the personal parts and cut out some unbelievable parts. Park Seung-woo, who was listening quietly, agreed without any doubt. ¡°So you met the executive director at the San Francisco Design Expo. Kim, the manager, knew roughly.¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°I thought it happened when I was away, but it was before that.¡± ¡°Are you disappointed?¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s question made him shake his head after drinking. ¡°No way. I¡¯m just envious that the executive director went to Yeontae-ri. I wanted to go too.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go together next time. I have my own house there.¡± ¡°I know. Haha. I even looked up your blog myself.¡± ¡°It¡¯s cool, right? I¡¯ll let you sleep on a mat there if youe, manager.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to be bitten by mosquitoes. If I lose more weight here, my charm will drop.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled at his serious expression. ¡°What did you learn in MBA that made youe up with such logic?¡± ¡°Tell me again? Your splendid school life, mentor?¡± ¡°Oh, the campus life that only men drool over?¡± ¡°What? Hahaha.¡± Park Seung-wooughed and drank his ss. They talked about this and that, and the bottle of liquor was emptied. How many more drinks did they have? When his face turned red, Park Seung-woo revealed his true feelings. ¡°Actually, I got an offer from the executive director through the professor.¡± ¡°What kind of offer?¡± ¡°He said he wanted me to join the Innovation Strategy Office after finishing MBA.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded, as he already knew this story. Then, a surprising word came out of Park Seung-woo¡¯s mouth. ¡°But I said I¡¯d think about itter.¡± ¡°Why? The Innovation Strategy Office is good.¡± ¡°I just wanted to work with you then.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a very usible reason.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded at him and he drank his liquor and said. ¡°Right. But now that I hear it, you¡¯ll end up going to the Innovation Strategy Office too. Right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s possible.¡± ¡°Probably. You¡¯re not fit for LCD. That¡¯s why I¡¯m worried.¡± ¡°Wouldn¡¯t it be better if we worked together there?¡± ¡°Right. Right, but, I feel good but also a bit nervous.¡± He looked weak, unlike himself, and Yoo-hyun felt like he knew the reason without hearing it. Chapter 466: Chapter 466: Glug glug. Yoo-hyun poured more liquor into Park Seung-woo¡¯s empty ss and asked casually. ¡°You¡¯re not doing this because you¡¯re afraid of being a pathetic senior who can¡¯t take care of his junior, are you?¡± ¡°Huh? Did I say that?¡± -Yoo-hyun, I wish you would be a pathetic senior who can¡¯t take care of a single junior. Yoo-hyun recalled his words from the past and chuckled as he nodded. ¡°Yes. You said that at the bar during the European exhibition.¡± ¡°I was talking nonsense back then.¡± ¡°It¡¯s the same now.¡±Park Seung-woo always thought of his junior first and himself second. Yoo-hyun appreciated his heart, but it was time for him to let go and move forward for himself. ¡°You¡¯re still acking senior?¡± ¡°Yes. You¡¯re verycking. You were so passionate about the PDA project that you broke so many things. And when it came to the color phone¡­¡± Yoo-hyun answered bluntly to the question that wanted to hear a different answer. As he pointed out his shameful actions sharply, Park Seung-woo¡¯s face turned red. But he pretended to be calm in front of his junior. ¡°Right. You¡¯re not wrong at all. I¡¯m still a pathetic senior even if I look at it again.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not over yet. You also pushed for the new project in China that was doomed to fail and got a big nosebleed.¡± ¡°That was¡­sigh. You¡¯re right, but it hurts a bit, doesn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Of course it hurts. You said you didn¡¯t want to be a pathetic senior.¡± ¡°Well, yeah.¡± Yoo-hyun threw a more realistic word at Park Seung-woo, who was mumbling with a flushed face. ¡°To be honest, you don¡¯t suit LCD.¡± ¡°What?¡± Yoo-hyun poked at his sore spot one after another, ignoring Park Seung-woo¡¯s surprise. ¡°You¡¯ve tried a lot of things with your overflowing passion, but not many of them worked out, did they?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll probably end up doing the same thing even if you go back and use the knowledge you learned from MBA.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Park Seung-woo emptied his full ss in one shot, unable to refute his junior¡¯s cold but true words. Some time passed. Park Seung-woo, who couldn¡¯t stand it, was about to say something, when Yoo-hyun said what he really wanted to say. ¡°So, you should go to the Innovation Strategy Office.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°That¡¯s where your endless passion and challenge spirit will be apuded.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t budge at Park Seung-woo¡¯s resistance. ¡°You¡¯re better suited for a position that looks at things from a higher and farther perspective than making products.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun was sincere, but Park Seung-woo looked bewildered. He rolled his eyes around as he sat still and asked. ¡°Why does it sound nice but mean?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. I don¡¯t know why either.¡± ¡°It feels like I lost all my money in gambling and got scolded.¡± ¡°You shouldn¡¯t gamble.¡± ¡°Right. I shouldn¡¯t¡­sigh. You¡¯re weirdly nagging me.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and offered his ss to Park Seung-woo, who was shaking his head. ¡°Shall we have a drink?¡± ¡°Yeah. Anyway, it was a good thing, right? Right?¡± ¡°Of course. It was apliment for my respected mentor.¡± ¡°Kekeke. Okay. That¡¯s good enough. Come on, let¡¯s have a drink.¡± Park Seung-woo¡¯sughter seemed much lighter than before. Yoo-hyun and Park Seung-woo¡¯s pleasant drinking sessionsted until dawn. Park Seung-woo, who had a busy schedule at BCG and a flight, eventually copsed. And a few hourster. He woke up from his dead-like sleep and was shocked. He hastily packed his bags and got on the ne to New York again. He flew boldly to take care of his junior, but he had a lot of things to do for his graduation. Yoo-hyun stayed in the US for a while and took care of the things he couldn¡¯t do. First, he met with Paul Graham and Hyun Jin-gun again and settled the contract issues. He also interviewed the high-level engineers from Intel and AMD, who were rmended by Paul Graham, with Hyun Jin-gun. Next, Yoo-hyun stopped by the Airbnb office and vented his frustration with his colleagues. The drinking session with his like-minded colleagues was very enjoyable. He also contacted Han Jae-hee, but he got a rejection message. -Younger brother: I¡¯m busy. And what¡¯s the point of seeing you? Are you going to ask me for a favor again? Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t even reply and went to the Sprint Company website to check on Jeong Da-hye¡¯s whereabouts. He thought about visiting her in Texas, but she was working on a very important project, so he didn¡¯t contact her. Yoo-hyun promised to see her next time and returned to Korea. After a long flight time, he took a short break and went back to work. He had left secretly and there was a lot of things to exin for the gap. But even Shin Won-woo, the executive director, was surprised by his story, let alone his team members. The Innovation Strategy Office made up a usible excuse for him. Choi Min-hee, the team leader, greeted Yoo-hyun with a warm wee and asked first. ¡°They said you helped with the negotiation with themunication chippany?¡± ¡°Something like that.¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s too much. Why did they send someone who works on LCD to such a ce?¡± ¡°The president of thatpany had some connection with me. He said it was a secret matter and asked me not to tell anyone.¡± Yoo-hyun calmly exined as he had agreed. He had a connection with Hyun Jin-gun, and the fact that JK Communication¡¯s chip was installed on Google¡¯s reference phone was still confidential, so he didn¡¯t feel that guilty. Choi Min-hee nodded as if she understood. ¡°I heard that Shin Won-woo, the executive director, asked for the director¡¯s permission. It must have been a very important matter.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t do much. I just listened to them in the middle.¡± ¡°That¡¯s more than enough. You worked hard.¡± Choi Min-hee patted Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder when Kim Hyun-min, the director, appeared and scolded him. ¡°Bullshit. You did something else, didn¡¯t you? Tell me the truth.¡± ¡°Director, stop it. Why are you doing this to someone who worked hard and came back?¡± Yoo-hyun pushed Choi Min-hee, who was trying to stop him, behind him and opened his bag. Kim Hyun-min¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°No, this guy has too many secrets¡­huh. You really bought liquor.¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s a special 30-year-old.¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun¡¯s words fell, it happened. ¡°Good job, kid. I¡¯m on your side no matter what you do. You know that, right?¡± Wham. Kim Hyun-min, the director, who had been sulking, opened his arms and hugged Yoo-hyun, while Choi Min-hee, the team leader, clicked her tongue in disdain. ¡°What are you doing, acting like a child?¡± Regardless, Kim Hyun-min was overjoyed. There was a gap of more than a month, but the TF was well managed without Yoo-hyun¡¯s intervention. They were so busy that they didn¡¯t have time or leisure to fight with each other. Rather, they helped each other and tried to finish one more thing faster. The result of their joint efforts was announced today as the third quarter performance. A small gift was delivered to the excited 13th floor office. Rattle. Jung Saet-byul brought a cart full of rice cakes. ¡°Here, the rice cakes you¡¯ve been waiting for. Have some rice cakes, rice cakes.¡± ¡°Saet-byul, thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun raised his hand to greet her, and Jung Saet-byul winked and showed him a rice cake. ¡°Director, this is a special rice cake with pink letters. Isn¡¯t it pretty?¡± ¡°Hey, that¡¯s not enough for Director Han.¡± Then, Yang Yoon-soo, who was next to her, took the rice cake from Jung Saet-byul. He cleared his throat and ced arge rice cake on both palms. ¡°Ahem. You have made a great contribution to the achievement of 6 trillion won in sales in the third quarter of the LCD business division, so I would like to express my respect for you with this rice cake and¡­¡± ¡°Yoon-soo, that¡¯s enough.¡± Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t stand it and cut him off, wondering how far he would go. As if he expected that, Yang Yoon-soo bowed politely and handed him the rice cake. ¡°Yes. I understand. Director, please eat this and be healthy.¡± ¡°Oh, my. Thank you for caring about my health.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head and received the rice cake with ¡®6 trillion won in sales¡¯ engraved on it. Kwon Se-jung, the deputy director, was next in line, waiting for Yang Yoon-soo¡¯s ttery with an expectant expression. ¡°Do you have a line for me too?¡± ¡°Of course. Aren¡¯t you the father of retina premium marketing?¡± Yang Yoon-soo shrugged his shoulders and sent him a confident look. It was then. Kim Hyun-min, the director, who was stretching his neck from behind, looked at him incredulously. ¡°You guys are ying around.¡± ¡°Huh. Director.¡± Yang Yoon-soo stepped aside and Kim Hyun-min grabbed the rice cakes himself. ¡°What¡¯s the big deal about rice cakes? Why are you talking so much? Here, Kwon Deputy Director, take the rice cake for 500 billion won in operating profit.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Jun-sik, take the rice cake for the world¡¯s number one achievement. You worked hard.¡± ¡°Thank you, Director.¡± Jang Jun-sik, who got up from his seat, looked grateful, and Kim Hyun-min gestured for him to sit down. ¡°Sit down. It¡¯s not my rice cake, so you don¡¯t have to get up.¡± ¡°Still, it¡¯s the result of our hard work. I¡¯m satisfied.¡± ¡°You worked hard and did well, so you should get something better, not rice cakes. Rice cakes, what are rice cakes. This damnpany.¡± Kim Hyun-min grumbled and Yoo-hyun said out of the blue. ¡°Then, you can give us something better, Director.¡± ¡°Huh? Me?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s what a leader should do. Right?¡± Yoo-hyun winked and Jung Saet-byul, who was quick to say what she thought, followed suit. ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s go eat lobster that we couldn¡¯t eatst time.¡± ¡°Lobster?¡± ¡°As expected, the leader of the innovative product TF that feeds thepany. Thank you for your decisive decision to save the country.¡± Yang Yoon-soo spat out a pearl-like ttery and Kim Hyun-min was dumbfounded. ¡°That¡¯s a nice thing to say, but the decisive decision to save the country is a bit¡­¡± ¡°Then, I¡¯ll make a reservation.¡± Jang Jun-sik, who took his words as a positive sign, made a quick decision. The three-hitbo that came in was so powerful that even Kim Hyun-min, who had a lot of experience, couldn¡¯t withstand it. ¡°Fine. Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go. Just the exhibition members for now.¡± ¡°Yay. Lobster dinner today.¡± Jung Saet-byul, who didn¡¯t even hear Kim Hyun-min¡¯s words, clenched her fist and shouted. At the same time, the people behind the partitions also turned pale. ¡°Oh? Another dinner?¡± ¡°From beef to lobster. The director is really generous.¡± ¡°Even if the team budget is low, the director¡¯s bnce is overflowing. You¡¯re the best.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Kim Hyun-min, who lost his words, looked at Yoo-hyun, the culprit of this whole situation, with a resentful look. Yoo-hyun approached him with a smile and whispered. ¡°If you¡¯re short of money, you can use it in advance. You¡¯ll get a bonus soon.¡± ¡°Thanks for deciding how to use my bonus, you bastard.¡± Kim Hyun-min reached out his arm and Yoo-hyun dodged it smoothly and incited him. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s apud the director¡¯s decisive decision to save the country.¡± p p p p p. A sudden apuse broke out in the office. The atmosphere of the 13th floor of Hansung Tower was very lively. The atmosphere of the 35th floor executive-only conference room was extremely tense. Shin Hyun-ho, the chairman, who had returned from treatment in the US, scanned the people with an angry expression. ¡°How dare you do such a shameful thing while I was away?¡± ¡°It wasn¡¯t us, it was Elliot¡­¡± Yoon Joo-tak, the executive director, answered cautiously. Shin Hyun-ho¡¯s old friend and the chief operating officer of Hansung Group, Son Tae-bum, the vice president, who had never raised his voice, yelled. ¡°Is this the time for Yoon Executive Director to me others? Is that all you can say as the head of the Group Strategy Office? If you did something, take responsibility. Responsibility.¡± ¡°But, it wasn¡¯t me¡­¡± Son Tae-bum pushed Yoon Joo-tak aside and spoke to Shin Hyun-ho bluntly. ¡°Chairman, I¡¯m sorry to cause you trouble. I¡¯ll take care of it myself.¡± ¡°You?¡± ¡°Yes. I think this happened because I trusted and left them too much. I¡¯ll use myst to fix Hansung.¡± Shin Hyun-ho looked at his longtime friend for a long time and opened his mouth. ¡°This should never happen again.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Son Tae-bum¡¯s voice, full of determination, signaled a drastic change in the politicalndscape within the group. Chapter 467: Chapter 467: Yoo-hyun heard the news of the secret high-level executive meeting first from Shin Nyeong-wook, the executive director. He heard it second from Park Doo-sik, the assistant manager, and now he received a call from Choi Gyu-tae, the assistant manager, for the third time. Yoo-hyun, who was on the phone at the outdoor terrace on the 20th floor, asked for permission from Kwon Se-jung, the deputy, and moved his seat. Choi Gyu-tae¡¯s voice rang through the receiver. -The chairman personally attended the meeting and said¡­ He heard everything from the chairman being angry at Elliot¡¯s appearance to Son Tae-beom, the vice president, stepping up. It was exactly the same as what Yoo-hyun already knew. Instead of cutting off Choi Gyu-tae¡¯s words, who had bothered to call him, Yoo-hyun sorted out his thoughts again. As seen from this content, the consulting reports of McKinsey and BCG were buried, and Shin Nyeong-soo disappeared from all conversations.He hadpletely hidden his presence in front of the chairman. Behind him was Son Tae-beom, the vice president. This was the reason why Shin Nyeong-soo could move recklessly, contrary to Yoo-hyun¡¯s prediction. How did he manage to pull in Son Tae-beom, the vice president, who had been away from the front line? Regardless of the reason, it was clear that Shin Nyeong-soo was drawing a big picture. This meant that a huge storm woulde sooner than Yoo-hyun expected. As Yoo-hyun was pondering over the future that would change rapidly, Choi Gyu-tae¡¯s exnation stopped. -Han, are you listening? ¡°Yes. Of course. I¡¯m listening well. But why are you telling me this?¡± Yoo-hyun had a hunch, but he asked without showing it. Choi Gyu-tae first gave a conventional reason. -It¡¯s the result of the BCG project we did together. I thought I should report it to you¡­ No, I thought I should tell you. ¡°Thank you.¡± -You don¡¯t have to thank me. But¡­ ¡°Yes. Go ahead.¡± Finally, Choi Gyu-tae hesitated and revealed the real reason. -The group strategy office contacted me a while ago. ¡°Did they investigate the background of the BCG project?¡± -Huh? How did you know? ¡°I just thought there might be someone curious about it.¡± Yoo-hyun calmly answered to Choi Gyu-tae, who was flustered. He had already anticipated that Shin Nyeong-soo would move to track down the background. Rather, it was strange that he contacted him only now. -Aren¡¯t you curious what I answered? ¡°That¡¯s up to you, sir.¡± -I¡¯m disappointed. I answered that I didn¡¯t know anything, as we agreedst time. I said I only followed the orders from Shin Nyeong-wook, the executive director. Yoo-hyun thought that Choi Gyu-tae would have given such an answer even without hearing it. It was absolutely not because of loyalty or anything like that. In reality, with the bnce of power shifted to Shin Nyeong-wook, the executive director, there was no reason for Choi Gyu-tae to spill everything to the group strategy office. ¡°You did well.¡± Yoo-hyun answered in a routine manner, and Choi Gyu-tae suddenly blurted out his sincerity. -I¡¯m just telling you this in case you get hurt. ¡°Are you worried about me?¡± -Not exactly. Anyway, we might end up working together. Yoo-hyunughed at Choi Gyu-tae¡¯s wavering voice. He looked grumpy at first, but he had a charm of taking care of others. Thanks to him, Yoo-hyun¡¯s voice also became more lively. ¡°Then I¡¯ll definitely go under you, sir.¡± -Huh? That¡¯s absolutely not possible. ¡°Haha. I want to go more because you don¡¯t like it.¡± Yoo-hyunughed, and Choi Gyu-tae changed the subject as if he was embarrassed. ¡°No, that¡¯s not¡­¡± Is this what it feels like to get attached to someone you see often? Somehow, he felt that his connection with him would deepen. Yoo-hyun wrapped up the call with Choi Gyu-tae and approached Kwon Se-jung, the deputy. He asked his colleague, who was sticking his neck out beyond the railing. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± ¡°Look over there, at the crosswalk.¡± Yoo-hyun turned his head in the direction that Kwon Se-jung pointed, and saw Jang Jun-sik. Jeong Saet-byul and Yang Yoon-soo followed behind him. ¡°What¡¯s Jun-sik doing? He¡¯s out in the middle of work.¡± ¡°He said he¡¯s having a hard time preparing for the exhibition, so he bought lunch and coffee for his juniors.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Jang Jun-sik again with surprise. He looked like a big chick carrying two little chicks. Kwon Se-jung muttered as if he had the same thought. ¡°Jun-sik is doing your role well. He said he¡¯s in charge of everything for the G20 exhibition, right?¡± ¡°Yeah. He doesn¡¯t ask me much anymore. He does well on his own.¡± ¡°He used to follow you around, but he grew up a lot after bing a senior.¡± ¡°I know. He changed in an instant even though he didn¡¯t change no matter how hard I taught him.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Jang Jun-sik with a pleased smile. It was then that Kwon Se-jung blurted out his worries. ¡°What should I do?¡± ¡°Are you feeling the autumn?¡± ¡°No, just. I think I have to decide before I get separated.¡± He was a thoughtful guy, so he was already worried about something far away. Yoo-hyun wanted to know how deep his thoughts were, so he casually asked. ¡°Do you think you¡¯ll be separated?¡± ¡°The sales of the home appliance division have fallen, so the gap has narrowed a lot. As you said, if we see the effect of the G20 exhibition, we might be able to reverse the sales in the next quarter, right?¡± ¡°It would have to be a bigger hit than this time, right?¡± ¡°I feel like it¡¯s possible. Oh, of course, it¡¯s just a feeling, a feeling.¡± The atmosphere was good, but no one thought that they would reverse it in the next quarter. But this guy with a good feeling was looking at the same scenery as Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly and asked him. ¡°It might be possible. But don¡¯t you want to go to the innovation strategy office?¡± ¡°I feel like I¡¯m betraying them if I say it now.¡± ¡°What betrayal? You¡¯ve done enough.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Kwon Se-jung didn¡¯t know what to worry about, but Yoo-hyun knew. But if he really thought about it, it would be better for him to secure his position in advance. ¡°Right. Contact Park, the assistant manager, once. No, should I do it for you?¡± ¡°No. Don¡¯t do that. I have to do it with my own strength.¡± ¡°Okay. He¡¯ll probably like it.¡± Yoo-hyun imagined how it would be like to work with Park Doo-sik, the deputy manager, and Kwon Se-jung, the assistant manager. It seemed like a fun picture, especially if Park Seung-woo, the section chief, joined them. As Yoo-hyun was picturing the future situation, Kwon Se-jung asked him. ¡°Are youing too?¡± ¡°Well.¡± ¡°Why? Do you have any reason to stay in LCD? I¡¯m sure the executive director would want you toe.¡± ¡°I guess I will.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head, and Kwon Se-jung clenched his fist with determination. ¡°I want to work with you all the way. I¡¯ll do my best.¡± ¡°What do you mean by best? Just do it casually.¡± ¡°Hey, how can I catch up with you then? I have to keep trying.¡± Yoo-hyun was about to say that he was already enough, but he stopped himself. Instead, he shared his gaze with his colleague, who was looking at the same direction. The Seoul skyline was unusually clear, maybe because of the good weather. That day, Yoo-hyun sweated a lot at the gym untilte. When he returned home with a refreshed mood, it was past midnight. Considering that it was morning in California, Yoo-hyun picked up his phone right away. The call was to Serena Lian, Paul Graham¡¯s secretary. Yoo-hyun greeted her warmly and lightly asked how she was doing, then he got to the point. ¡°Serena, can I check on the thing I asked youst time?¡± -Oh, you were looking for someone? I haven¡¯t found him yet. ¡°I see. Thank you for looking into it.¡± -Thank you? Of course I have to do it. I¡¯ll let you know as soon as I get a clue. It was a very generous response for just giving her an orange tree. But that was how Serena Lian was. She took good care of the people she liked. Yoo-hyun appreciated her kindness and continued to chat with her, then he checked the message that just came in. -Park Seung-woo, mentor: Don¡¯t worry, I just got asked by a senior who came to study at the same school about BCG. I made an excuse about the innovation strategy department. ugh) Bybining the information he had so far, Yoo-hyun could roughly estimate the range of Shin Kyung-soo¡¯s tracking. He had confirmed Choi Kyu-tae, the deputy manager, and Park Seung-woo, the section chief, and Serena Lian had not been contacted yet. That meant he had not guessed that Paul Graham was behind it. Even if he found that connection, it would take some time to reach Yoo-hyun. He judged that it would be hard for Shin Kyung-soo to guess, no matter how fast and smart he was. It was not easy to infer the causal rtionship between a Hansung Electronics employee and Paul Graham. How much time did he have left? As he thought that, he remembered something from a long time ago. -Han Sang-moo, it¡¯s foolish to wait until the enemy attacks. If you¡¯re an elite, you should be able to jump into the enemy¡¯s camp and create a reversal. After hearing Shin Kyung-soo¡¯s words, Yoo-hyun had flown to Russia and finally got what he wanted. He felt pathetic for doing reckless things for Shin Kyung-soo, not for thepany, but he also learned something for sure. ¡°It¡¯s not a wrong thing to say.¡± He chuckled and uttered a meaningful word, then he got up and looked out the window. He saw the street lights stretched out in the dark night. In the past, he remembered what he had to give up for sess while looking at the same scenery, but it was different now. He saw the faces of his precious colleagues who he wanted to be with in each light. -Yoo-hyun, I want to work with you. Yoo-hyun recalled the words of his mentor and colleague who hoped to move to the innovation strategy department. Yoo-hyun felt the same way and he had been running with that picture in his mind. But his thoughts changed slightly to fit the changing situation. Maybe he wouldn¡¯t be with them for a while? That day, Yoo-hyun spent quite a long time looking at the street lights and thinking. Some more time passed, and it was the season when the leaves fell. The group strategy department was very quiet, unlike before, because of the appearance of Shin Hyun-ho, the chairman, and the return of Son Tae-bum, the vice chairman. Thanks to that, the innovation strategy department could focus on their work without wasting time on unnecessary things. It was like the calm before the storm, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t care much. He had more urgent things to deal with in front of him. Late in the morning, Yoo-hyun got off the subway not at Gangnam Station, but at Samsung Station. As he came out of the subway station, he saw a big banner. -G20 5th Summit. November 11-12, Seoul COEX As he walked, looking at the uing schedule, he received a phone call. It was Kim Hyun-soo, his friend who ran a car center. -Yoo-hyun, did you hear about Jun-ki? ¡°You mean the IPO of Semi Electronics?¡± -Yeah. But why did it be a G20 theme stock? ¡°I don¡¯t know. Something about foreign electronic resident cards, but I think it¡¯s just a trick by the forces.¡± It was a good thing that his friend¡¯spany¡¯s stock price went up, but this time it was too much. They made apany that had nothing to do with the theme into a leading stock and inted the price by more than three times in a short period of time. -Well, it¡¯s good if it goes well. Jun-ki said he hit a huge jackpot. ¡°Yeah. Jun-ki talks about it so often that my ears hurt.¡± -Haha. He said he would treat us a lot when hees down after getting promoted. Kim Hyun-soo¡¯s words reminded Yoo-hyun of Kang Jun-ki, who had been smashed on his back. ¡°There are a lot of people to treat. Jun-seok also said he would treat us for his sessful career change.¡± -That¡¯s right. There are a lot of good things. ¡°How about you?¡± -I¡¯m not bad either. I finished the expansion work of the car center. ¡°How¡¯s your mother¡¯s health?¡± A lot of things had changed from the past, and the most changed part was Kim Hyun-soo¡¯s mother¡¯s health. Chapter 468: Chapter 468: Kim Hyun-soo gave a confident answer to Han Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. -They¡¯re doing well enough that you don¡¯t have to worry. Hyun-shik is about to graduate from college. ¡°I¡¯m d they¡¯re healthy.¡± -Didn¡¯t you say you were working on something rted to G20? ¡°I came to COEX to exhibit.¡± Han Yoo-hyun replied as he walked toward the conference room on the second floor where the exhibition would be held. The area in front of the conference room was already busy with preparations. -That¡¯s amazing. You¡¯re exhibiting in front of some very important people, aren¡¯t you? ¡°I don¡¯t have to talk to them. I just show them the product.¡±-I see. When are youing? As Han Yoo-hyun was about to answer Kim Hyun-soo¡¯s question, he saw two men arguing in front of the conference room. He recognized one of them, so he quickly ended the call. ¡°I¡¯ll be there soon. Hyun-soo, wait a minute. I¡¯ll call you back.¡± -Okay. Take care. Han Yoo-hyun put his phone in his pocket and approached the two men. Soon, he heard their voices one by one. ¡°What are you doing? We have to hurry up and change this. The schedule has been moved up.¡± The man who was scolding had a G20 preparationmittee badge around his neck. His name was Song Chang-yeop, and he seemed to be a new recruit who joined after the G20 was secured. ¡°How many times do I have to tell you? We¡¯re doing as nned.¡± The man who stood up to him was Ahn Hyung-yoon, a senior engineer from TV Circuit 4 Team, who had helped with the G20 exhibition. His face was flushed, indicating that the argument had been going on for a while. It was clear that it was a reckless abuse of power by a novice in charge who had no experience in exhibitions. Of course, Ahn Hyung-yoon was resisting. The conversation was not going anywhere. Han Yoo-hyun sent a message to someone who could solve the problem, and then called out to Ahn Hyung-yoon. ¡°Senior Ahn.¡± Ahn Hyung-yoon turned his head and brightened up. ¡°Han, you¡¯re here. I thought I was going to die of frustration.¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Well, this guy keeps changing the route, so we can¡¯t organize it.¡± As Ahn Hyung-yoon spoke, Song Chang-yeop protested. ¡°Here you go again. If you want to exhibit the way Han Sung wants, you have to stick to it.¡± ¡°Are you kidding me? If you asked us to help, you should let us help. Why are you tripping us up?¡± ¡°I¡¯m the person in charge here. Don¡¯t you know that I can overturn everything here with one word?¡± Song Chang-yeop pushed his belly out and insisted. It reminded Han Yoo-hyun of Shin Kwang-se, who used to pick on everything at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Is this a ce where pushing your belly out is a tradition? ¡°No, right now¡­¡± ¡°Senior, hold on a second.¡± Han Yoo-hyun, who had a ridiculous thought and chuckled, stopped Ahn Hyung-yoon with his hand. Then he asked Song Chang-yeop politely. ¡°I understand what you¡¯re saying, sir. Why don¡¯t you talk to Shin Kwang-se when hees?¡± ¡°Who are you to mention our manager?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t introduce myself. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun, an assistant manager at Han Sung Electronics.¡± Han Yoo-hyun showed his badge, and Song Chang-yeop sneered. ¡°Assistant manager? What do you have to say to the manager?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not me who has something to say, it¡¯s him who asked me toe.¡± There was no one here who could handle both the exhibition nning and support like Jeong Da-hye did in the past. Shin Kwang-se was supposed to do that, but he seemed unsure, so he asked Han Yoo-hyun for help. That was why Han Yoo-hyun visited the exhibition hall on the first day. Song Chang-yeop misunderstood Han Yoo-hyun¡¯s intention and twisted his face. ¡°Huh. What? You have to make sense. Where do you think this is, that a mere assistant manager can bluff? Do you know how high the people who will visit this exhibition are?¡± Ignorance is bliss, Song Chang-yeop used some amazing logic that he learned somewhere. Han Yoo-hyun pointed to the other side. ¡°Wow. Oh, he¡¯sing.¡± ¡°What?¡± Song Chang-yeop, who was talking back to Han Yoo-hyun, was startled to see the man who came next to him. ¡°Gasp. Manager.¡± Shin Kwang-se ignored Song Chang-yeop and came up to Han Yoo-hyun and grabbed his hand. ¡°Oh, Han, long time no see.¡± ¡°How have you been?¡± ¡°How can I be? Jung Team Leader left, and we have no manpower, but they want us to speed up the schedule. I¡¯m dying.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Shin Kwang-se, who used to be scary, wasining to the young assistant manager. Song Chang-yeop was speechless at the situation he couldn¡¯t understand. ¡°You have David instead of Jung Team Leader. He¡¯s good at nning, right?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t even mention it. That rude foreigner says exhibition support is not his business.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It was Jung Team Leader who went out of his way to do that.¡± ¡°Anyway. Please help us out. You said you have a way, right?¡± The exhibition schedule was moved up by two days because the president decided to visit. Shin Kwang-se, who was in charge of customer reception, was in a panic. Han Yoo-hyun had already considered this, but he pretended to be reluctant to make the preparation easier. ¡°To be honest, the schedule is too tight for us.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? You did it in three daysst time. You said you could do it this time too.¡± ¡°That¡¯s when you trusted us and supported us fully.¡± ¡°Of course I¡¯ll support you fully. Why? Is there a problem?¡± Shin Kwang-se asked as if he was desperate, and Han Yoo-hyun gestured to the side. ¡°I think Song Sir has a different opinion.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, I just thought the exhibition support was too weak¡­¡± Song Chang-yeop hesitated, and Shin Kwang-se pushed his belly out and snapped. ¡°Chang-yeop, do you think I made you in charge to do this? Without Han Sung, the exhibition won¡¯t happen. Do you want to cancel it?¡± ¡°No, no.¡± ¡°From now on, follow whoever is helping with the exhibition. Got it?¡± ¡°Yes, yes.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t just say yes, apologize. Apologize.¡± At Shin Kwang-se¡¯s scolding, Song Chang-yeop bowed immediately. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I made a mistake because I was too eager.¡± ¡°Senior.¡± Han Yoo-hyun poked Ahn Hyung-yoon¡¯s side, and Ahn Hyung-yoon, who was scratching his head, epted the apology instead. ¡°No, it¡¯s okay. Just help us from now on.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Song Chang-yeop, the secretary, bowed his head once again. He looked so pitifulpared to his previous attitude. Yoo-hyun felt a bit sorry for him, but he had no reason to care too much. ¡°Is this enough? You can do this, right?¡± Shin Kwang-se, the manager, asked impatiently, and Yoo-hyun pretended to be confident until the end. ¡°It¡¯s not something that I can do alone. All the staff who came here to support the exhibition have to work together. And they have to befortable too.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll keep an eye on them. You heard that, right, Chang-yeop? Support them whenever they move or eat.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Song Chang-yeop, the secretary, answered firmly, and Yoo-hyun nodded his head. ¡°Yes. If you do that, I¡¯ll try my best to make the G20 a sess, even though it¡¯s really hard.¡± ¡°Good. I¡¯m counting on you.¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s a national matter. I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled brightly and replied. Ahn Hyung-yoon, the senior, looked at Yoo-hyun with a dumbfounded expression. The exhibition was prepared smoothly with the active support of the G20 preparationmittee. Yoo-hyun walked leisurely and looked at the preparation scene. The exhibition space was about three times bigger than the previous one for the G20 bid. As the scale was bigger, there were more panels and various productions were attempted. The exhibition concept was different from what they had done before, so the experienced development team members also had a hard time. Jang Jun-sik took care of that part well. Jang Jun-sik, who was on adder, gestured to him. ¡°Senior, you cane this way. Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Okay. Jun-sik, how are you going to do the power line? Drill the wall?¡± A development team member asked, and Jang Jun-sik came down from thedder and ran to him. ¡°Just a moment. I¡¯ll check with thepany.¡± Hemunicated with the exhibition supportpany staff who were working behind the wall and came back with the result. He had the whole exhibition n that Yoo-hyun gave him in his head. It seemed like he only needed a little help from the middle. Yoo-hyun smiled with satisfaction and Jeong Saet-byul approached him and whispered. ¡°If Mr. Jeong was here, your smile would have been brighter.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°You miss him, don¡¯t you? He was such a nice person.¡± ¡°Who would think that you worked with him for a long time?¡± ¡°Does the time matter? It¡¯s the heart that matters.¡± Jeong Saet-byul answered Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. He couldn¡¯t argue with that, so Yoo-hyun agreed. ¡°Well, that¡¯s true.¡± ¡°See? I¡¯m not a love expert for nothing. I know people¡¯s hearts well.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think that¡¯s the case.¡± Yoo-hyun backed off, but Jeong Saet-byul didn¡¯t give up easily. ¡°Hey, I can tell. Mr. Jeong must miss you a lot right now.¡± ¡°How do you know that?¡± ¡°We¡¯re both Jeongs. We have a subtle connection.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yoo-hyunughed at the absurd remark, and Jeong Saet-byul went further. She was a junior who wasn¡¯t annoying even when she said useless things. ¡°So don¡¯t leave him alone and contact him whenever you have time. Send him some hearts and stuff.¡± ¡°Do your work, do your work.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand and Jeong Saet-byul stepped back. ¡°Mr. Yu, please? You got it, right? Remember that love is as much as you express it.¡± She said everything she wanted to say until the end. Yoo-hyun, who was shaking his head, took out his phone and opened the inte window. On the bookmarked page, there was an interview with Jeong Da-hye. -The United States will be an exporter, not an importer, in the global oil market. To achieve this, our Sprint Company proposed to ExxonMobil to focus on shale oil, and¡­ Jeong Da-hye, who became a manager, joined the main project of Sprint Company. She surpassed the people who wanted her position and did an interview with CNN. It was easy to tell her status in the project. She was busy and it was an important time, so Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t bother to contact her first. He only replied with words of encouragement when she contacted him once in a while. He finally sent her a message first. -Fighting for today. (Heart) What would she reply? It was a meaningless message, so he was curious. He got the answer in less than a minute. -Da-hye: Thank you. I¡¯ll call you when I have time. (Heart) In front of the first heart emoticon he received from her, Yoo-hyun had to admit it. ¡°Saet-byul is right. She is a love expert.¡± A faint smile appeared on Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips. There were many problems during the exhibition setting period, but Song Chang-yeop, the secretary, sorted them out well. Maybe it was because of Shin Kwang-se, the manager¡¯s pressure, but he stayedte and worked with the exhibition staff, and solved their problems right away. Thanks to that, they were able to finish the pre-exhibition sessfully. And finally, the day of the exhibition came. Today, the G20 Seoul Summit was held, and there was a two-day car ban in Seoul. The roads around COEX werepletely blocked, and no one was allowed to enter the COEX conference hall. Yoo-hyun was there, where only those who had their identity verified could enter. Chapter 469: Chapter 469: Yoo-hyun stood in front of the exhibition hall, waiting for someone and looking at therge electronic billboard on the wall. As the news headlines on the billboard indicated, today Korea was expecting the attendance of famous entrepreneurs. This was something that did not happen in thest 4th meeting, and thanks to that, the importance of the exhibition soared. That was why the key figures of Hansung Electronics, including Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho, decided to attend the exhibition hastily. Hansung Electronics was not the only one to attend. He could hear more details from reporter Oh Eun-bi, who appeared shortly after. Sitting in a coffee shop across from the exhibition hall, reporter Oh Eun-bi said to Yoo-hyun in an excited voice. ¡°Ilsung is in trouble, so they areing today. Vice President Choi Min-yong is alsoing, right?¡± ¡°Really?¡±¡°Of course. How can they note, even if their stomachs hurt? Bill Gates ising too.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you surprised?¡± ¡°I¡¯m surprised. I was so surprised that I couldn¡¯t sleepst night.¡± Yoo-hyun answered exaggeratedly, and reporter Oh Eun-bi gave him a mischievous look. ¡°Oh, you¡¯re so rxed because you¡¯re the one who stole the exhibition from Ilsung?¡± ¡°Who says that?¡± ¡°Ites out when I investigate. I¡¯m Oh Eun-bi.¡± Reporter Oh Eun-bi had a confident expression on her face. It was then. The executives of Ilsung Electronics and the personnel of the Ministry of Industry entered the exhibition hall, and the reporters followed them. Yoo-hyun, who was drinking coffee without caring, winked at her. ¡°You know everything, reporter. But you don¡¯t have to go in there, do you?¡± ¡°I have my juniors there.¡± ¡°You¡¯re different since you became a chief.¡± ¡°Hey, I¡¯m promoted, but not a chief. I prefer running around. What about you? Don¡¯t you have to go in?¡± ¡°The exhibition hasn¡¯t started yet. There are many people above me.¡± Yoo-hyun gave a simr answer, and reporter Oh Eun-bi smiled with her eyes. ¡°You¡¯re rxed, as I said.¡± ¡°I learned from you, reporter.¡± ¡°You¡¯re still witty.¡± ¡°I guess it¡¯s because I¡¯m with a good person.¡± Yoo-hyun was exchanging jokes with a pleasant acquaintance. Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho, Vice President Lim Jun-pyo, and Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook passed by his side. The reporters¡¯ cameras showered on them, who were standing in front of the entrance. Reporter Oh Eun-bi, who was looking at the same ce as Yoo-hyun, said. ¡°It¡¯s because of the LCD division spin-off issue that the reporters are flocking.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the division spin-off to get so much attention.¡± ¡°It¡¯s obvious that the crown prince fight will be more interesting with this one shot. It might be fun to watch thempete with Ilsung too.¡± ¡°That might be possible.¡± Yoo-hyun answered perfunctorily and drank his coffee. Reporter Oh Eun-bi activated her unique intuition. ¡°Do you know something? When will the spin-off happen?¡± ¡°Maybe when the sales reversales out?¡± ¡°Hey, why are you like that between yers? You must have something prepared in advance.¡± Yoo-hyun was stingy with his answer. Instead, he looked at Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook, who was skillfully dealing with the reporters at the entrance, and recalled what he had said a while ago. -The LCD division spin-off will be decided soon. Things are going well. As reporter Oh Eun-bi predicted, the spin-off discussion was already in progress, and the time for the result was approaching. Maybe the LCD division spin-off would happen regardless of the sales results. Why did he feel uneasy when the situation was going well? Yoo-hyun tried to do what he could do first, hiding his frustrated expression. ¡°It will be soon. I¡¯ll let you know first, reporter.¡± ¡°Of course. You know I¡¯m the type who returns what I get, right?¡± ¡°Sure. Shall we get up now? It¡¯s time for the stars toe.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand. Will you exin it to me inside?¡± ¡°Of course. You¡¯re more VIP to me than Bill Gates, reporter.¡± That was true for Yoo-hyun at the moment. No matter what situation unfolded in the future, he needed reporter Oh Eun-bi¡¯s help. ¡°That¡¯s a nice thing to hear in the middle of listening.¡± Reporter Oh Eun-bi¡¯s eyes became crescents at Yoo-hyun¡¯s ttering words. That day, as nned, many stars attended the exhibition hall. From the CEOs of world-renownedpanies to the leaders and rted ministers of the G20 participating countries, they stopped by the exhibition hall. The president and prime minister of Korea and the ministers were added to that. It was as if more important people gathered in one ce than at the European exhibition private room show. Bang. As soon as it started, the disys that surrounded the wide space emitted light and started dancing. People eximed at the exhibition with a story, which was different from the previous exhibitions. Among them was the US president. ¡°Wow. This is amazing. This is the first time I¡¯ve seen such an exhibition.¡± ¡°Haha. I¡¯ll show you often when youe to Korea.¡± The exhibition staff were startled by the Korean president¡¯s remark, but the exhibition atmosphere was sessful. The news about the exhibition was more abundant than the content of the G20 summit that followed. As the situation was like this, good news came from here and there. The German luxury TV brand Loewe and the Danish luxury appliance brand Bang & Olufsen wrote a makeshift contract on a napkin on the spot, which was one of the stories. Thanks to that, the aftertaste did not go away even after the exhibition ended. Jung Saet-byul, who was out of ce, came up to Yoo-hyun and shouted. ¡°Kyak. Sir. I shook hands with the president. I¡¯m not going to wash my hands.¡± ¡°You smell. Wash it.¡± Yoo-hyun cut him off coldly, and this time Yang Yoon-soo came up and shouted excitedly. ¡°I exined to Bill Gates earlier. Did you see me speaking English?¡± ¡°He couldn¡¯t understand what you were saying and went somewhere else.¡± The two people who were happy and cheerful even with Yoo-hyun¡¯s iron wall retreated to the appearance of a man. Yoo-hyun tapped his shoulder, who was standing nkly. ¡°Good job.¡± ¡°Sir, it feels like I¡¯m dreaming.¡± ¡°Your efforts made your dreame true.¡± ¡°Thank you, sir.¡± Jang Jun-sik bowed his waist. Yoo-hyun looked at his junior, who had grown up once again, with pride. Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, approached Yoo-hyun and said, ¡°You¡¯ve done a great job.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t do much this time. It was all thanks to my juniors.¡± It was not an empty word. Jang Jun-sik had filled Yoo-hyun¡¯s gap perfectly. He didn¡¯t work alone like before, but he also knew how to use Yang Yoon-soo and Jung Saet-byul actively. Shin Kyung-wook nodded as if he agreed. ¡°I know. I¡¯ll make sure to reward everyone involved in this exhibition.¡± ¡°Thank you. I think it would be good to include the development team that supported us as well.¡± ¡°Of course. What about you? What do you want?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine with kimchi fried rice and two eggs.¡± ¡°Hahaha. That¡¯s a typical answer from you.¡± Shin Kyung-wookughed heartily at Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. He felt like he had thrown away the fake mask he had worn all day to greet the guests. He felt lighter and said to Yoo-hyun, ¡°It seems like they will announce the spin-off soon, judging by the atmosphere today.¡± ¡°Are you confident that the sales will exceed?¡± ¡°They must have done the calctions in the group strategy room already. It feels like they are giving it to us.¡± ¡°I see. That¡¯s good news.¡± ¡°But why do you look so worried?¡± Yoo-hyun answered calmly to Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s question. ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because everything is going too well.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no such thing as a free lunch in this world.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. There must be some other trick up their sleeve.¡± Son Tae-bum, the vice chairman, had stepped forward, and Shin Kyung-soo was behind him. They wouldn¡¯t just give it to them. A big storm was bound toe soon. There was a very important event next year that would determine the future of thepany, so they needed to move faster. Yoo-hyun had already made up his mind, but he hadn¡¯t told Shin Kyung-wook yet. It wasn¡¯t that he did it on purpose, but there was something that made him hesitate. As if he had read Yoo-hyun¡¯s dilemma, Shin Kyung-wook put his hand on Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulder. ¡°You don¡¯t need to think that far right now. You can trust me.¡± ¡°Of course I trust you. But¡­¡± Tap tap. Shin Kyung-wook tapped his shoulder and smiled. ¡°Why don¡¯t you go home and clear your head for a while? You think too much.¡± ¡°Yes. I should do that. And maybe talk to my father about my worries.¡± ¡°Haha. Yes. You should listen to your elders. They know better.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I listen to you, director.¡± Yoo-hyun joked and Shin Kyung-wook frowned. ¡°I¡¯m still young.¡± ¡°Yes. You are very young.¡± ¡°I feel like you are mocking me, but I¡¯ll take it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s the spirit of youth. You are amazing.¡± Yoo-hyun gave him a thumbs up and Shin Kyung-wook chuckled. At that moment, the atmosphere in the director¡¯s office of Hansung Art Museum was fierce. Hong Jin-hee, the director of the museum and the wife of the chairman, sneered at Yoon Ju-tak, the executive director, who was facing her. ¡°Yoon, you are amazing. I told you to set up a ce for Kyung-soo toe back, but you ended up making a silk road for Kyung-wook, that bastard.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°You are still out of your mind, looking at your head down.¡± Hong Jin-hee spat out cold words and hit his forehead. Bang. She approached him and said in a cold voice. ¡°I¡¯m going to clean up the remnants of the old ones as Kyung-soo wants. That includes Shin Myung-ho and Shin Cheon-sik.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Son Tae-bum, that old man, will do that role himself and leave. Then who will take over the vacant position?¡± Yoon Ju-tak¡¯s head shed as he heard Hong Jin-hee¡¯s question. He finally understood the whole situation and lifted his head. ¡°Then¡­¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s why I¡¯m giving you one more chance to trust you.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t let you down.¡± Yoon Ju-tak answered with determination and Hong Jin-hee¡¯s eyes shone coldly. ¡°This is yourst chance. I hope you don¡¯t be useless to me.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± Yoon Ju-tak, who had seen the fate of his abandoned seniors, swallowed his saliva. The next morning, when Yoo-hyun was ready to go to his hometown, he received a call from Serena Lian of Y Combinator. She told him the result of his request as soon as he answered the phone. -Steve, there was an inquiry about who had a meeting with Paul Graham before and after the day you visited. With a hefty reward. ¡°Was the visitor a Asian by any chance?¡± -No. He was a handsome American. He had a British ent, and he looked like he was in histe 30s. As expected, Shin Kyung-soo wouldn¡¯t move himself. He must have approached carefully without arousing suspicion, even using a foreigner. ¡°I see. Did you get his business card?¡± -Yes. I¡¯ll send you the photo from the CCTV and the business card together. ¡°Thank you for your help.¡± -Aren¡¯t you curious about the answer? ¡°I¡¯m too embarrassed to ask when there¡¯s a reward.¡± He knew the answer without hearing it, but he still stepped back. Chapter 470: Chapter 470: As expected, Serena Lian waved her hand dismissively. -Hey, that money is nothingpared to the orange tree. Don¡¯t worry about it, since you said you didn¡¯t know. ¡°Thank you. You¡¯ve been a great help.¡± -Why don¡¯t you visit sometime? Paul was looking for you. Yoo-hyun had received a call from Paul Graham. He had made an excuse about Airbnb and JK Communications, but he seemed to want a new stimulus. Yoo-hyun told him bluntly. ¡°You¡¯re bored. Please take care of yourself.¡± -I¡¯ve taken care of you for 20 years, it¡¯s time to stop. You don¡¯t care at all.¡°Haha. You¡¯re amazing.¡± Yoo-hyunughed at Serena Lian¡¯s cold words. He hung up the phone after a pleasant conversation. Then he closed his eyes quietly. He didn¡¯t need to calcte to feel that Shin Kyung-soo was closely following him. At the same time, he was manipting Son Tae-bum, the group¡¯s chief operating officer and the chairman¡¯s right-hand man, like a puppet from behind. What was his aim? Yoo-hyun traced Shin Kyung-soo¡¯s past actions and easily found the answer. He wanted a bloodless entry to the royal road. He would achieve the reform without spilling a drop of blood on his hands, and then appear with his elite organization. ¡®It¡¯s obvious. To do that, first¡­¡¯ Yoo-hyun was organizing his thoughts when a message came in. Beep. It was a picture and a phone number of a man sent by Serena Lian. Yoo-hyun lifted one corner of his mouth as he checked the content. That evening, when Yoo-hyun arrived at his hometown, there was no one at home. Instead, there was a small table with snacks and a note left on the floor. -Yoo-hyun, mom and dad went to a meeting, so don¡¯t worry and have fun with your friends. She had already told him on the phone, but why did she leave this again? Yoo-hyun chuckled and ate the pink rice cake that his mother had left. It melted softly in his mouth and tasted very good. Yoo-hyun left his bag at home and went to the neighborhood pub. There were already his friends who were drunk. As soon as Yoo-hyun entered, Kang Joon-ki, who had a flushed face, ran out to him. ¡°Oh, my benefactor. It must have been cold outside, right? How are you feeling?¡± Kang Joon-ki touched his body and asked how he was doing, and Yoo-hyun nodded to Kim Hyun-soo, who was sitting and smiling. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with him?¡± ¡°He sold the stocks well after listening to you.¡± ¡°What? You said you would never sell the stocks of yourpany, which would go up ten times more.¡± ¡°Hey, that was just a joke. You know I always listen to you well.¡± ¡°Really? Did you sell them all?¡± ¡°It¡¯s ourpany¡¯s stock, how can I sell them all? I left one share.¡± Kang Joon-ki smiled triumphantly and filled Yoo-hyun¡¯s empty ss. He had a good reason to be happy, as the semi-electronics stocks that were linked to the theme plummeted after the G20 ended. They continued to fall even after hitting the lower limit three times in a row. Yoo-hyun chuckled and lifted his ss. ¡°You¡¯re lucky.¡± ¡°There¡¯s another person like me.¡± ¡°Who?¡± ¡°The investment master.¡± Kang Joon-ki¡¯s question was answered by Yoo-hyun, who nodded to Kim Hyun-soo. Ha Jun-seok pped his hands. ¡°Ah, right. You paid back the borrowed money and got your mother¡¯s surgery done, right?¡± Ha Jun-seok didn¡¯t know that the borrowed money was Yoo-hyun¡¯s, but he knew the rough process. It was an amazing feat to multiply 20 million won by several times in a short period of time. Kim Hyun-soo, who was listening, waved his hand. ¡°Hey, I¡¯m out of it.¡± ¡°They say the most poisonous ones are those who quit after hitting the jackpot. Hyun-soo, you¡¯re awesome.¡± Yoo-hyun acknowledged Kim Hyun-soo for sure. Kang Joon-ki added a word. ¡°There¡¯s a more poisonous one.¡± ¡°Who?¡± ¡°The one who smokes one cigarette a day.¡± At Kang Joon-ki¡¯s words, Kim Hyun-soo replied with a bewildered expression. ¡°How did you know? That I smoke one cigarette a day.¡± ¡°Wow. A poisonous one.¡± Everyone said in unison, looking at Kim Hyun-soo. As the sses piled up, the topic naturally shifted to Ha Jun-seok¡¯s job change. He had moved to a constructionpany in Busan with a high sry, but Ha Jun-seok didn¡¯t look very satisfied. ¡°Why? Is there a problem?¡± Yoo-hyun asked the reason, and Ha Jun-seok emptied his ss and answered. ¡°Just. I miss the people from my oldpany.¡± ¡°You must have been attached to them.¡± ¡°I wasn¡¯t that close to them. But I strangely miss them. Maybe I¡¯m not used to the newpany yet?¡± ¡°It¡¯s natural. You saw them for 12 hours a day for more than three years.¡± As he answered, Yoo-hyun drew his colleagues in his head and felt like he knew why he couldn¡¯t spit out his decision easily. It was because of regret. He was reluctant to leave the people he had shared happy times with, and face the unpleasant people. No matter how strong his purpose was, that was not what Yoo-hyun wanted. ¡°I felt sorry when I left. I was worried if the juniors could do well.¡± ¡°Yeah. I¡¯m worried too.¡± Yoo-hyun also sympathized with Ha Jun-seok¡¯s words. Kang Joon-ki looked at them with a dumbfounded expression. ¡°You guys are kidding. Thepany runs well without you. Jun-seok, you should call them. They¡¯ve already forgotten you.¡± ¡°No, dude. They still call me.¡± ¡°Then you should stop caring about useless people, and take care of Jae-hee, who you like¡­ Oops.¡± Kang Joon-ki, who was raising his voice, covered his mouth as if he had made a slip of the tongue. Ha Jun-seok tilted his head in confusion. ¡°Jae-hee? You mean Yoo-hyun¡¯s sister?¡± ¡°Uh, sorry. I said something stupid.¡± Kang Joon-ki took a posture of apology, and Yoo-hyun and Kim Hyun-soo looked at the two¡¯s conversation with curiosity. Ha Jun-seok, who btedly understood the meaning, shrugged his shoulders. ¡°Ha ha. Why do you like that kid?¡± ¡°Huh? You don¡¯t like Jae-hee?¡± ¡°No way. Why would you think that?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you remember? When I said Jae-hee had a nice chest, you got really angry.¡± Kang Jun-ki reminded Ha Jun-seok, who seemed to recall something and pped his hands. ¡°Oh. That was because of something that happened.¡± ¡°What was it?¡± ¡°When I was drinking with my friends, Jae-hee came. I said she had a nice chest and got beaten up. What happened was¡­¡± As Ha Jun-seok exined the situation where he was drunk and passed out, everyoneughed and held their stomachs. ¡°Pu ha ha. Really?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say anything. I was drinking with you and cked out too.¡± ¡°Wow. She beat you? That kid? Yoo-hyun, is that possible?¡± Kang Jun-ki looked incredulous and Yoo-hyun answered with certainty. ¡°Yeah. I think even if all four of us fought her, we wouldn¡¯t win.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Jae-hee ising to Korea next month, so I¡¯ll let you fight her then.¡± ¡°Bring it on. I¡¯ll show you the power of a senior in life.¡± Kang Jun-ki shed his eyes and gulped down the full ss of alcohol. It was the most foolish thing in the world to brag about drinking a lot. That day, Kang Jun-ki ran alone and passed out in less than an hour at the first round. Thud. Ha Jun-seok looked at the guy who passed out at the pub and snorted. ¡°Did he pass out on purpose to avoid paying?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I took his wallet in advance, just in case.¡± Yoo-hyun put the wallet on the table and Kim Hyun-soo and Ha Jun-seok gave him a thumbs up at the same time. That day, as promised, Kang Jun-ki paid for the first, second, and third rounds and even the karaoke. Of course, he didn¡¯t wake up even while singing loudly. The next day, Yoo-hyun woke up from his sleep and cured his hangover with his mother¡¯s signature bean sprout soup. After washing lightly, he headed to his mother¡¯s side dish shop with a fresh mind. He thought he would help his busy mother as much as he could. As he walked in the chilly early winter wind, he arrived at the market before he knew it. He pushed through the crowded people and wandered around the market, and suddenly remembered the past. It was a memory of the tyranny of the merchant president and thendlord, which almost ruined his mother¡¯s dream of expanding and moving to arge mart. Was the situation better now? He thought so as he reached his mother¡¯s shop. There were people gathered in front of the shop, and there seemed to be amotion inside. He quickly approached and heard a rough male voice. ¡°If you expanded your shop, you have to pay extra merchant fees. We paid for the fire rm instation, plumbing, and disinfection.¡± ¡°President, that¡¯s from the national support. And does 2 million won make sense?¡± Yoo-hyun stretched his head to see who was speaking after the woman¡¯s voice. The woman who was confronting the man was named Ahn So-ra, a regr employee of his mother¡¯s shop. ¡°Are you really going to do this? Your shop is doing well, why are you stingy about paying that? If you earn, you have to spit out as much as you earn.¡± Yoo-hyun sneered at the man who was spouting nonsense. He did the same thingst time, and the new merchant president was also messing around with the national support money. He decided to deal with it cleanly this time and was about to move. Tap tap tap. His mother ran from the opposite side with quick steps. Before Yoo-hyun could step in, his mother hit the merchant president hard. ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Boss, you¡¯re here. When you expanded your shop, we paid for the construction support¡­¡± ¡°Enough, give me the support money.¡± ¡°Why should I give you the support money when you expanded? Are you crazy?¡± ¡°Are you talking nonsense? Do you have dementia?¡± His mother blinked her eyes and pushed the man roughly. When the word dementia came out, the man looked flustered and blinked his eyes. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you remember? When I was going to move to arge mart earlier this year, you promised to give me the support money if I stayed. Didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s nonsense. Do you have any evidence?¡± As soon as the man¡¯s words fell, his mother sharply retorted. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t even have a chance to intervene. ¡°So-ra, go inside and get the documents and recorder from my second drawer.¡± ¡°Yes, boss.¡± ¡°Uh. No, this is¡­¡± ¡°Here¡¯s the stamp and the recording. Give me the money quickly. If you don¡¯t, I¡¯ll report you to the police.¡± His mother shook the opponent with meticulousness and then pressured him strongly. He was so fierce that Yoo-hyun clenched his fist while watching. ¡°Ah. Really. I¡¯ll see youter.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll see what? You won¡¯t have any chance in the next merchant president election.¡± The merchant president left with his tail between his legs, and the people who were gathered apuded. p p p p p p p. ¡°Yeon-hee, you¡¯re amazing.¡± ¡°I hated that guy, you did well.¡± ¡°How are you so thorough?¡± His mother looked around her colleagues and said firmly. ¡°Let¡¯s all work together from now on and not be fooled by such poor tricks.¡± ¡°Right.¡± The people who heard it also clenched their fists and shouted in unison. It was as if his mother had be the leader of this ce. ¡®I guess I don¡¯t need to help her.¡¯ Yoo-hyun chuckled and approached his mother. His mother, who hadpletely shaken off her weak past, met Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes. ¡°Oh. Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°Mom, you were amazing.¡± Yoo-hyun gave her a thumbs up and his mother smiled and teased him. ¡°Do you have anyone who bothers you at work? Just tell me. I¡¯ll teach them a lesson.¡± ¡°Ha ha. Aren¡¯t you being bullied too, dad?¡± ¡°¡­¡± His father, who was sitting at the table in front of the food cart, lifted his ss without denying it. Chapter 471: Chapter 471: Yoo-hyun suppressed hisughter and clinked his ss with his father. ng. His father lookedpletely different from his past self, who was very cold and aloof. He talked more, and smiled more. He seemed rxed, and Yoo-hyun naturally opened up to him. ¡°I heard that thepany is splitting up¡­¡± His father asked, listening attentively. ¡°Are you worried about changing departments?¡± ¡°Yes. But it¡¯s not just changing departments, it¡¯s changingpanies. That means I¡¯ll have to work in a different location, and it¡¯ll be harder to see you.¡±¡°So you¡¯re concerned about that.¡± ¡°Yes. I feel like I won¡¯t be able to help anymore.¡± Yoo-hyun knew well that his colleagues could do well without him. But he still felt worried, and that was the truth. He was afraid that they might get hurt by the power struggles that were intensifying. His father gave him a wise answer to his dilemma. ¡°I don¡¯t know how amazing you are at yourpany, but you can only grow by standing on your own feet.¡± ¡°Like mother?¡± ¡°Yes, your mother was a sprout that I didn¡¯t notice. I was the one who didn¡¯t know.¡± ¡°Haha. You¡¯re right.¡± Yoo-hyunughed, and his father continued with a gentle smile. ¡°Trust your colleagues. They¡¯ll probably do much better than you think.¡± ¡°Maybe they will.¡± Yoo-hyun thought of Jang Joon-sik, who had improved remarkably recently. The junior who used to be so ignorant had be a cool senior who led other juniors. His father filled his ss and asked casually. ¡°What about the new department?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°Have you not made up your mind yet?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not that. It¡¯s just not a very good ce.¡± Yoo-hyun made a bitter smile, and his father offered his ss. ¡°There must be a reason why you still want to go there.¡± ¡°I want to confirm something.¡± ¡°A person?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± It wasn¡¯t a wrong answer, so Yoo-hyun nodded calmly. His father gave him some advice, seeing his son who seemed to have a lot on his mind. ¡°I don¡¯t know the situation well, but make sure you see it with your own eyes. People are never just one-sided.¡± ¡°Even if they¡¯re selfish and cold-hearted?¡± ¡°Do you think you¡¯ll have anything else to do with them if you reject them? Fighting is not always a good thing.¡± ¡°Then what should I do?¡± He didn¡¯t ask for an answer. But his father¡¯s words opened up his mind that was blocked. ¡°You should know how to embrace them if necessary.¡± ¡°They might not change.¡± ¡°What are you worried about? Then you can just leave them and meet better people. If it doesn¡¯t work, just kick them out.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± His father¡¯s words made Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulders feel lighter. That¡¯s right. He just had to go and experience it himself, and kick them out if it didn¡¯t work. Even if he had to leave thepany someday, there wasn¡¯t much that Yoo-hyun would regret. His father added one more thing to Yoo-hyun, who had gained some insight. ¡°And going to a ce that doesn¡¯t suit you is also a fun experience.¡± ¡°Fun?¡± ¡°Yeah, fun. When will you ever see such weirdos again? You¡¯d have to pay to meet them outside.¡± Suddenly, the faces of the people who had stressed him out for a long time shed through his mind. He thought of it as an opportunity to pay them back, and his lips curled up. ¡°Haha. That sounds really fun. Thank you for the good advice, father.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d it helped you.¡± ¡°Why? Did it not help mother?¡± ¡°She¡¯ll nag me again when I go home after drinking. She nagged me so much when I had a meeting yesterday. Tsk tsk.¡± His father, who had seemed wise just a moment ago, sighed as he thought of his mother. Yoo-hyun felt anew that everyone had their own troubles in life, as he looked at his father. He had made up his mind after talking to his father, and now he prepared for thest step. It wasn¡¯t anything special. He bonded more with his colleagues, and took the initiative when he could lend a hand. He also gave his opinions from a broader perspective, not just on work-rted matters. As a result, he was busier than ever, even though it was a rtively quiet time of the year. It was the same now, as he attended a meeting to decide the direction of the LCD business unit. He stood on the podium and presented the way forward to the executives. ¡°The retina premium marketing was sessful, but we can¡¯t just rely on LCD. We have to prepare to switch to OLED for the future.¡± Hisst remark stirred up the meeting room. The executives, who had spent their whole lives on LCD, were not easily convinced by his suggestion to drop the name LCDpletely. Jo Chan-young, the head of mobile sales and marketing, asked coldly. ¡°Why do we have to suddenly switch to OLED, when we¡¯re ahead of Ilsung OLED? What¡¯s the reason?¡± ¡°It¡¯s only a temporary situation. LCD¡¯s technology development has already reached its limit. OLED has much more potential.¡± ¡°Then why don¡¯t we just develop OLED panels for digital watches in the channel? There¡¯s no need to kill LCD, which is doing well. We just need to create a new category.¡± The executives nodded at Jo Chan-young¡¯s sharp question. Im Joon-pyo, the vice president who was sitting at the top, did not show his expression and paid attention to Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun, who met his expectations, showed the prepared page on the screen. ¡°This is the future smartphone market growth rate and OLED usage rate. As you can see¡­¡± It was as flimsy as the prediction of the iPhone 4 sales, but the numbers alone made it seem like OLED was a must. Yoo-hyun then showed the trends in the TV sector. ¡°And the LCD panel price for TV will start to drop from the point when China builds its 9th generation factory¡­¡± TV panels were also doomed if they couldn¡¯t narrow the gap with China. Yoo-hyun knew that this was not enough to persuade them. The decisive blow was, of course, Apple. ¡°The most important thing is whether we can continue to satisfy Apple¡¯s needs with LCD. Eventually, Apple will choose OLED. What will happen to LCD then?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The moment Apple chose OLED, all the premium standards would change. Anyone who witnessed the change that retina premium brought could not deny that. Everyone remained silent, when a voice came through the speaker of the video camera. It was Go Joon-ho, the head of product development 4, who had worked with Yoo-hyun at the Ulsan factory. -Deputy Han has a point. But we¡¯re already busy enough with the LCD supply. Even if your data is correct, the factory utilization rate will be over 100 percent for several years. ¡°I know. That¡¯s why I think this is the time to make a bold investment.¡± -Investment? ¡°We have to build an additional factory with our own strength, without Apple¡¯s help. If you look at this data¡­¡± Yoo-hyun mentioned an investment n that people had not thought of. They were already building a 10th generation factory to secure the LCD supply, but Yoo-hyun¡¯s investment was focused entirely on OLED. ¡°Hmm.¡± Vice President Im Joon-pyo raised his eyebrows at the huge investment. The people who were watching him stepped back for a moment. Then he opened his mouth. ¡°It¡¯s obvious that we have to invest for the future, for the sake of thepany¡¯s path ahead, right?¡± Vice President Im Joon-pyo had lived his life to preserve his position. The fact that he mentioned the future meant that he was thinking of bing independent. Yoo-hyun pierced his mind with a word. ¡°Yes. I think that¡¯s the first virtue of apany leader.¡± ¡°I see.¡± He smiled and looked around. ¡°Let¡¯s have each department urgently review the direction we discussed today. Don¡¯t worry about the risk. I¡¯ll take responsibility for it.¡± ¡°Yes. We understand.¡± The executives who were sitting down bowed at the same time. Vice President Im Joon-pyo looked like he was already the president of the newpany, with a serious expression. After the meeting, Yeo Tae-sik, the head of the mobile group, came up to Yoo-hyun, who hade out to the hallway. He smiled at Yoo-hyun, whom he hadn¡¯t seen for a long time. ¡°That was a good presentation. It must have stimted the executives.¡± ¡°I just mentioned the facts that everyone knows.¡± ¡°But they were words that no one could easily say. If they made a wrong decision on such a big direction, they would all lose their heads.¡± ¡°It wouldn¡¯t be easy. But I thought Vice President Im would ept it.¡± Yeo Tae-sik sensed his intention from Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s not because of Vice President Im¡¯s personality. Did you hear the news about the split?¡± ¡°Yes. I heard. They said it was confirmed internally.¡± ¡°Yeah. I heard it from Mr. Shin yesterday. Judging by the meeting atmosphere, it seems like only Vice President Im and us two know about it.¡± His words had just ended. Yoo-hyun smirked as he saw the people¡¯s murmurs in the distance. ¡°It seems like we¡¯re the majority now?¡± ¡°What do you mean¡­ Oh.¡± He turned his head in confusion and was shocked. It was because of Kim Hyun-min, the manager who was rushing through the crowd. He came up to them like a bull and asked Yeo Tae-sik, panting. ¡°Mr. Yeo, did you hear about the split?¡± ¡°Where did you hear it?¡± ¡°The CEO¡¯s email just went around. Yoo-hyun, did you know too?¡± ¡°Yes. You just told me.¡± Kim Hyun-min stared at Yoo-hyun, who answered casually. Then he asked Yeo Tae-sik for permission. ¡°Mr. Yeo, can I borrow him for a moment?¡± ¡°Sure. He worked hard for the presentation, so take care of him.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll use your card chance once. He eats a lot.¡± ¡°Haha. Go ahead.¡± Kim Hyun-min made sure to take what he could, even in the midst of this. He took Yoo-hyun to the outdoor terrace on the 20th floor. Yoo-hyun leaned on the railing and held a vending machine coffee in his hand. Kim Hyun-min, who stood next to him in the same posture, lowered his voice. ¡°Yoo-hyun, you¡¯ll be the official TF when we split, right?¡± ¡°I¡¯m already bigger than most of the TFs.¡± ¡°Yeah. You might even be the strongest TF.¡± Why are you putting so much weight on it? It was obvious what he wanted, but Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and opened his mouth. ¡°That¡¯s good news. But why are you asking me that?¡± ¡°Yoo-hyun, you know how much I value you, right?¡± ¡°Well, I don¡¯t know. It¡¯s not something you say while buying me a 200 won coffee.¡± ¡°Hey, I don¡¯t have time, that¡¯s why. I¡¯ll treat you. Where do you want to eat?¡± ¡°What are you going to do with me?¡± ¡°Damn it, you¡¯re going to the Innovation Strategy Office, aren¡¯t you? I know everything about you and them.¡± It was a well-known fact that Yoo-hyun had worked with the Innovation Strategy Office for a month during the gap period. Especially Kim Hyun-min, who had grilled Park Doo-sik, the deputy manager, to find out more. Of course, he didn¡¯t get a clear answer, but it wasn¡¯t hard to guess the deep rtionship between Yoo-hyun and the Innovation Strategy Office. He was surprised by Yoo-hyun¡¯s reversal. ¡°I¡¯m not going.¡± ¡°Huh. Really? Really?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m not going to the Innovation Strategy Office, even if we split.¡± Yoo-hyun said it as if he had made up his mind. It was then. Chapter 472: Chapter 472: Thump. Manager Kim Hyun-min hugged Yoo-hyun and expressed his affection. ¡°My child. You know I love you, right?¡± ¡®Of course, I won¡¯t follow you anyway.¡¯ Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t bother to say the unnecessary words. Instead, he quietly pushed his arm away. Nevertheless, Manager Kim Hyun-min couldn¡¯t hide his excited mood. ¡°Shall we eat lobster today? With some liquor?¡± ¡°Are you buying me this because of the transfer?¡±¡°Of course, of course. You know I take good care of my staff.¡± ¡°Is it the group leader¡¯s card?¡± ¡°What does it matter if it¡¯s a card or not? The important thing is to treat you well.¡± He would have felt a bit embarrassed if it wasn¡¯t the group leader¡¯s card. Yoo-hyun felt relieved and gestured with his hand. ¡°Then that¡¯s good. Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Haha. I really appreciate you.¡± Manager Kim Hyun-min wasughing happily. The news of the spin-off delivered by the CEO¡¯s email caused a huge wave. The office, the smoking room, the coffee shop, everywhere was buzzing with the spin-off issue. The employees sitting at the corner table of the 10th floor lounge were no different. ¡°Isn¡¯t it too negative to take off the name of Hansung Electronics?¡± ¡°The name Hansung is still attached. And they are the world number one in their field. They will get recognition.¡± ¡°Nah, I don¡¯t think so. Only the old people know Hansung Electronics, they don¡¯t care about the other subsidiaries.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s a project led by the crown prince. Who would dare to say anything?¡± The biggest interest among them was, of course, money. The man who was listening asked with an expectant voice. ¡°How much do you think we¡¯ll get? It would be awesome if it oveps with the bonus.¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s at least 500 percent. Maybe even 1,000 percent if we¡¯re lucky.¡± ¡°Wow. I hope so.¡± The man pped his hands and smiled, and the next table also brought up the same topic. As if yawning was contagious, soon the lounge was filled with bonus talk. Everyone¡¯s face had a smile on it, as if it was a good situation. Yoo-hyun looked at them quietly with his chin on his palm, and the deputy Kwon Se-jung sitting across from him asked. ¡°What are you thinking about so much?¡± ¡°Just. Old memories?¡± ¡°Old memories?¡± ¡°Yeah. A very long time ago.¡± It was four years ago from now, but it was a very long time ago in Yoo-hyun¡¯s experience. He also heard people murmuring at a simr ce back then. But the atmosphere was very different from now. -We made so much money for Electronics, but now they¡¯repletely abandoning us because they¡¯re losing money. -Honestly, it was the higher-ups who leaked the technology to China. Why do we have to take the me? -What about the restructuring? It looks like we¡¯re going to get kicked out without getting any money. The stories were not urate, but there were a lot of negative talks among the people. It was understandable, because the spin-off that took ce at that time was more for the purpose of getting rid of the business than growing it. Thepany had to reduce the budget as much as possible, and the process was not easy. The one who took the lead and pushed it forward was Yoo-hyun himself, who belonged to the Group Strategy Office. And one of the people who suffered directly from it was Deputy Kwon Se-jung. Yoo-hyun, who was lost in his thoughts for a moment, was awakened by Deputy Kwon Se-jung¡¯s gesture. ¡°Hey, you¡¯re not like yourself. Why are you spacing out? Is the milk tea bad?¡± Yoo-hyun looked at the milk tea can in his hand and spat out augh. ¡°Yeah. Why did you buy me this?¡± ¡°I thought it would be good. Let¡¯s try something else next time.¡± ¡°You seem to have a spirit of challengetely?¡± Deputy Kwon Se-jung winked at Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. ¡°It¡¯s because I¡¯ve been doing all kinds of things with you.¡± ¡°What kind of things?¡± ¡°Going to see a y, getting a massage, doing yoga, rock climbing. Need I say more?¡± As Deputy Kwon Se-jung listed the past activities, Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders and handed him the can. ¡°Haha. Thanks for joining me.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± Deputy Kwon Se-jung tapped the can with one eye closed, and Yoo-hyun drank the milk tea with a good mood. There was a nd taste in his mouth, but somehow his lips kept curling up. There are memories that linger like afterimages, even if you try to shake them off. The day he was called a traitor by his old colleagues for the first time, and the day he cruelly threw them away. That was one of those kinds of memories. The moment that Yoo-hyun wanted to correct so badly unfolded again like a lie a few dayster. The ce was the same as before, the first floor auditorium of Hansung Tower. -Hansung Electronics LCD Business Unit Spin-off Briefing On the wall above the stage, there was the same banner as before, and the people from the LCD business unit were seated in the audience. So far, it was the same as the old memory, but there was something different. First of all, Yoo-hyun¡¯s position was different. At that time, Yoo-hyun was in front of the podium on the stage, swinging his sword mercilessly at his old colleagues. He mentioned the massyoffs, and med all the faults on his colleagues. He also ruthlessly crushed the colleagues who argued back with logic. Yoo-hyun, who had done that, was now sitting in the audience, looking at the empty stage. What did he go up there for? Yoo-hyun smiled bitterly as he recalled the old memory. ¡°Hahaha.¡± Manager Kim Young-gil, who was sitting next to him,ughed out loud, and Yoo-hyun asked him why. ¡°What¡¯s so funny?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s just that Saet-byul keeps taking selfies with weird expressions.¡± Jung Saet-byul, who was sitting in front of Manager Kim Young-gil, turned around and said. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t do that and let¡¯s take a picture together. It¡¯s a historic day.¡± ¡°Yeah, yeah. Come on.¡± Team Leader Choi Min-hee also joined in, and people gathered behind Jung Saet-byul¡¯s camera. Yoo-hyun was one of them. Snap. The smiling faces of the team members were captured with the shutter sound. Soon, the picture was sent to the team group chat. ¡°Haha. Why is this deputy opening his nostrils so wide?¡± Manager Kim Young-gil, who saw the picture, sniped at Deputy Lee Chan Ho, and a counterattack came right away. ¡°What about you, Manager Kim? Why are you making a V sign upside down? Are you doing hip-hop?¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± The people who were listening allughed and made jokes. The ticklishughter covered up the gloomy atmosphere that Yoo-hyun remembered. Yoo-hyun lifted the corners of his mouth and looked at the stage where the protagonist had changed. Bang. The lights on the stage came on, and Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, took his ce on the podium. At the same time, cheers erupted from here and there. Squeak. ¡°Wow. He¡¯s handsome.¡± ¡°Director Shin. You¡¯re awesome.¡± Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, waved his hand as he received the cheers of the employees. He had been in the Group Strategy Office with Yoo-hyun before, and he strongly opposed the spin-off that was meant to get rid of the business. Now he was smiling as the spin-off evangelist. Manager Kim Young-gil, who was next to Yoo-hyun, whispered to him. ¡°Isn¡¯t Director Shin amazing?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°When we met him at the design exhibition, he looked really difficult and scary. How could I have known he was such a nice person?¡± ¡°It¡¯s because you did well and made a good result, so the higher-ups can be nice too.¡± The reason why Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, could act differently was because the employees below supported him well. Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, based on his vivid experience, were returned by Manager Kim Young-gil. ¡°Hey, it¡¯s not just me, other people worked harder. Especially Deputy Han.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that.¡± Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders and turned his head to look at Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director. He smiled brightly and spat out confident words through the microphone. His every word corrected the twisted situation of the past at a fast speed. Bright colors were painted over Yoo-hyun¡¯s painful memories that remained like afterimages. Thump thump. Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart beat fiercely in front of the unusual and surprising experience. The spin-off briefing was very good. Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, gave a brief exnation of the name and logo of the spin-offpany, and the organizational operation. He also added that Hansung Disy would be managed by the Innovation Strategy Office. He handed the microphone to the audience. ¡°I think it would be better to hear the voices of the protagonists than me talking alone. Any questions are wee. I¡¯ll tell you everything except the color of my underwear.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s witty remark made him forget that he was the crown prince. The atmosphere rxed, and people raised their hands. The first question was direct. ¡°Do we get a bonus if we move?¡± ¡°We¡¯re leaving the name of Electronics and going to a newpany, so of course we have to support you. We¡¯ll divide the sry and the evaluation results and contribution rate equally.¡± ¡°Can we know more details?¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± The audienceughed at the shameless attitude of the questioner. Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, answered with a smile. ¡°If you calcte it, it will be quite a lot. Oh, of course, excluding the year-end bonus.¡± ¡°Wow wow wow.¡± The audience was excited by his words. At the same time, questions about the bonus, sry system, personnel evaluation criteria, etc. poured out. Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, answered them one by one and scratched the itchy spots of the employees. Yoo-hyun was watching him with a pleased smile. Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, paused and looked at Yoo-hyun. As their eyes met, Yoo-hyun remembered the moment when he had made his decision. -You want to go to the Group Strategy Office? What¡¯s the reason for that? Shin Kyung-wook asked him with the same expression as now. Yoo-hyun beat around the bush, saying that he wanted to check something, and Shin Kyung-wook gave him a doubtful look. The direct reason why Yoo-hyun wanted to move was the dissolution of the Group Strategy Office. As Shin Kyung-soo¡¯s return clock was moved up, he wanted to go into the enemy camp and tear it apart before he could expand his power. But he knew that Shin Kyung-wook, who had a strong self-sacrificing personality, would not easily ept this idea. ¡®Someday you¡¯ll understand.¡¯ As Yoo-hyun looked into his eyes, he nodded his head as if he knew his deep thoughts. He smiled faintly and opened his mouth to the microphone. ¡°Oh, and by the way, I¡¯ll tell you one thing. If you don¡¯t want to move, you can stay in Hansung Electronics.¡± Buzz buzz. ¡°Of course, there will be no damage, and we will help you to be ced in the department you want. Of course, it will be anonymous.¡± As he continued, a man raised his hand. It was Oh Jae-hwan, the team leader, who was Yoo-hyun¡¯s former team leader. ¡°Director Shin, if all the staff leave, the work might not be done.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. We¡¯ll replenish the manpower with new and experienced hires as much as weck. Please understand and encourage them.¡± It was a golden opportunity to change the organization without leaving the name of Hansung Electronics and without any burden. The leaders who had run the organization recklessly could have been anxious. But Kim Hyun-min, the manager, was confident. He turned his head and said with a smile. ¡°Who would stay in Electronics? Right?¡± ¡°¡­¡± No one answered, and he was surprised. ¡°What? What¡¯s with this atmosphere? Are you saying you¡¯re leaving me behind? Huh?¡± ¡°Well, let¡¯s see how it goes at the year-end party.¡± Yoo-hyun said, and Kim Hyun-min, the manager, clenched his will. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll take care of this year-end party specially¡­¡± Then, a staff member who was helping with the event came up and pointed out. ¡°Excuse me, can you lower your voice?¡± ¡°Oh, yes. Sorry.¡± ¡°Haha.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the manager, bowed his head in embarrassment, and the team members giggled at him. After the spin-off briefing, an email was sent with the organizational change information. The atmosphere of the Innovative Product TF was so good, and they were recognized for their performance, so they didn¡¯t care much. Only one person, Deputy Kwon Se-jung, was an exception. ¡°Did you apply?¡± Yoo-hyun asked, and he nodded his head. ¡°I got the confirmation a long time ago.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°What are you going to do? Haven¡¯t you decided yet?¡± ¡°Well, I don¡¯t know. I¡¯ll let you knowter.¡± Deputy Kwon Se-jung patted his shoulder and left thepany first. Now he had someone to meet to confirm his decision. Chapter 473: Chapter 473: At that moment, Jang Junsik, who had gone out for a brief errand, was returning to thepany with his two juniors. As they walked, Jeong Saetbyul asked him. ¡°Junsik sunbae, will you stay or leave after the division?¡± ¡°Of course, Junsik sunbae will stay with us. He¡¯s our pir, right?¡± Yang Yunsu chimed in, as if Jang Junsik had the same thought. He was about to say that, when he saw a familiar face passing by in front of him. He had a sudden hunch and quickly said. ¡°Sorry, I¡¯ll go ahead. See you at the office.¡± He ran off without even hearing his juniors¡¯ reply.He saw Yoo-hyun going up to the second floor of a building. ¡°Aic cafe?¡± He looked at the building sign with a puzzled expression. Then, a man followed him into the building. No matter how he wore a hat, Jang Junsik couldn¡¯t fail to recognize Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director. And he wasn¡¯t so naive to not know the meaning of their meeting. Thump thump thump thump. -If you go to Yeontae-ri with me, I cane back, but you can¡¯t. Junsik, you have to grow up in the meantime. So that we can work together when Ie back. Jang Junsik suppressed his trembling heart and looked at the building entrance. His clenched fist and his shout echoed in the hallway. ¡°I¡¯ll do more.¡± His bloodshot eyes reflected his feelings. Yoo-hyun, who was leaning back on the sofa chair of theic cafe, fiddled with his ear. ¡°Is someone talking about me?¡± Thud. Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, put down a book on the table and asked. ¡°Why? Is something wrong?¡± ¡°No. Just. Why are you looking at so many?¡± ¡°Just pick one. There are a lot of interesting ones.¡± Shin Kyung-wook smiled as he tapped on theic books. He looked very happy for some reason. ¡°You seem excited?¡± ¡°Haha. I had a fun idea.¡± ¡°A fun idea?¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s question, Shin Kyung-wook straightened his upper body. ¡°I thought about what you said.¡± ¡°What did I say?¡± ¡°About going to the group strategy room.¡± ¡°Yes. You did.¡± Before Yoo-hyun could say anything, Shin Kyung-wook threw out the topic. It was something that he had no reason to be happy about from his position. But why was he making such a yful expression now? Yoo-hyun tilted his head in confusion, and Shin Kyung-wook whispered as if he was telling a secret. ¡°It won¡¯t be easy in the group strategy room as it is now.¡± ¡°I guess so. They already got burned once.¡± The price of getting burned was Yoo-hyun¡¯s trip to Yeontae-ri. In the end, Kwon Sung-hoe, the chief who had led him, disappeared, but the people who had cooperated with him behind the scenes were still there. Shin Kyung-wook nodded as if he agreed with Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts. ¡°It¡¯s the same now. They know the rtionship between you and me, and they¡¯ll doubt it.¡± ¡°Yes. They may not know the details, but they¡¯ll definitely know we¡¯re close.¡± ¡°They can¡¯t ignore the fact that you¡¯re an important person, since you went to the Apple presentation.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± This was also something that Yoo-hyun was worried about. He nned to make it inevitable for the group strategy room to ept him, but the process itself would not be smooth. He wondered what he was trying to say by beating around the bush, when Shin Kyung-wook continued. ¡°So I thought of a way. It¡¯s called camouge.¡± ¡°Camouge?¡± ¡°Right. I¡¯m not good at naming, but you¡¯ll get the idea.¡± ¡°What kind of method is it that you have to name it?¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled, but Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s expression was very serious. He nced around and whispered his thoughts in a low voice. ¡°What I mean is¡­¡± The longer he exined, the more absurd the content became. Yoo-hyun, who was listening, was so dumbfounded that he put his hand on his forehead and shrugged his shoulders. ¡°Wow. What are you talking about?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not talking. It¡¯s a n.¡± ¡°No, I mean, why are you fighting with me?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not fighting. It¡¯s pretending to fight. If we don¡¯t get along, it makes sense that you wouldn¡¯t choose the innovation strategy room.¡± Shin Kyung-wook argued with his own logic, but there were too many ws. Yoo-hyun pointed them out calmly. ¡°You need a reason to believe that.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I thought about it. How about the issue of your promotion to chief?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°If you look at your contribution to thepany, you should have been promoted. But it was too fast, so the person who promoted you must have felt pressured.¡± As he added the reason, Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s face ovepped with an old memory. When was it? He, who was Yoo-hyun¡¯s boss in the past, also mentioned the promotion issue. Of course, it wasn¡¯t in a positive direction. -Why am I being pushed aside? I deserve to be promoted. I worked harder and did better than anyone else. You know that, right? At that time, Yoo-hyun strongly resisted, and that was the decisive factor that separated him from him. In front of the ironic situation, Yoo-hyun snickered. ¡°Why, is it weird?¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s funny.¡± ¡°Funny? This is a bait to get you promoted in the group strategy room. Isn¡¯t this killing two birds with one stone?¡± If only that happened, he could get more. By the way, how did this guy, who seemed to follow the rules,e up with such a trick? Yoo-hyun nced at theic book cover and asked Shin Kyung-wook. ¡°Executive director, is this from aic book?¡± Then, Shin Kyung-wook shamelessly said, touching theic books piled on the table. ¡°Don¡¯t underestimateic books. It¡¯s not the type of book that matters, but the content. I read them carefully toe up with that idea.¡± ¡°I guess I should read martial arts novels more carefully too.¡± ¡°Sure, sure. You might catch some inspiration that you missed before.¡± ¡°Thank you for the great advice.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and bowed his head. Thud. The part-time worker ced a te of food on the table. It was the same kimchi fried rice as before, but there was something different. There were two fried eggs on Yoo-hyun¡¯s rice. ¡°Oh, thank you.¡± ¡°This is a special request from a regr customer. Enjoy your meal.¡± The part-time worker smiled and handed him a coffee after receiving Yoo-hyun¡¯s gratitude. Yoo-hyun chuckled at the unexpected hospitality, and Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, poked his side. ¡°How is it? I kept my promise, right?¡± ¡°Haha. Yes, you did.¡± Shin Kyung-wook said to Yoo-hyun, who was smiling. There was sincerity in his casual tone. ¡°Don¡¯t let your heart fall apart just because you¡¯re away. I hope you don¡¯t forget that I¡¯m on your side, no matter what decision you make.¡± ¡°I feel the same way. I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± ¡°Good. Your seat will always be empty. Oh, are you going on a pic soon?¡± Shin Kyung-wook pped his hands with a pleased smile. ¡°Yes. I¡¯m nning to have fun since I postponed it.¡± ¡°Of course you should. You might have some drunken stories to tell.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll just tell them then.¡± ¡°Okay. Then let¡¯s execute the n after that.¡± Shin Kyung-wook grinned and clenched his fist. ¡°Haha. Sounds good.¡± Yoo-hyun, who was shaking his shoulders, scooped up a spoonful of kimchi fried rice. It was just one more egg, but it felt delicious to his stomach. At the end of the year, when the first snow fell, the Innovative Product TF went on a pic. It was a chance to relieve thest stress with good people, so Yoo-hyun put some effort into it. He prepared an environment where people could gather likest time, and he brought in some funds so that they could choose without worrying about money. Thanks to that, the pic preparation staff quickly produced results despite the busy work. Various activities were offered ording to the changed season, and among them, there was one that caught Yoo-hyun¡¯s eye. It was paragliding. Yoo-hyun, who had unpacked his luggage at the amodation, went up to the famous mountain field with an excited heart. Whooosh. As soon as he got out of the car, a gust of wind blew from behind. It was quite high, so he could see the scenery below the mountain clearly. He received a brief training from the paraglidingpany staff. After that, Yoo-hyun, who was slightly nervous, put on the heavy equipment and stood at the edge of the field. In front of him, he could see the back of Lee Chan Ho, the deputy who flew confidently first. ¡°Aaah.¡± He heard a faint scream as he watched him fade away. He felt a thrill and a strange pleasure at the same time. Kwon Se-jung, the deputy who was wearing the equipment next to him, asked with an anxious look. ¡°Is this really safe?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the matter? There¡¯s someone behind you. It¡¯ll be fine.¡± ¡°Ha. Did Ie here for nothing? I should have stayed at the amodation with Joon-sik.¡± Yoo-hyun tilted his head when he heard Jang Joon-sik¡¯s name. ¡°Joon-sik missed this kind of asion? Why?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. He looked a bit depressed.¡± Come to think of it, Yoo-hyun hadn¡¯t talked to Jang Joon-sik for a few days. He felt like he was avoiding him. What the hell was going on? He wondered, when the staff behind him asked. ¡°Are you ready?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m ready.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head, and the staff attached the canopy, which was the parachute, to the device attached to both sides of Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulders. After finishing the maintenance, the staff behind Yoo-hyun, who was sticking close to him, gave a signal. ¡°Okay, one, two, three.¡± Dadadadak. Yoo-hyun ran as he had practiced. As he ran in an ufortable posture, he felt a heavy feeling as the parachute was pulled behind him. When he thought this was it, the staff who was running next to him and helping him shouted. ¡°Run.¡± Yoo-hyun stepped on the air with the signal. At the same time, the parachute opened and Yoo-hyun¡¯s body floated lightly. ¡°Wow. Wow.¡± Just like Jeong Da-hye did on the Namsan cable car, a cool exmation came out of Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth. The view of the Yangpyeong sky that spread out in front of his eyes was really beautiful like a picture. Yoo-hyun couldn¡¯t close his mouth and looked around. It was then. The staff behind him asked. ¡°Nice, right?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s really nice.¡± Yoo-hyun answered in a loud voice. It was a strong sense of liberation that he had never felt before in his life. At this moment, he had no memories of the past, no worries about the future. He only felt that he was flying in the sky. Click. The staff took a picture of Yoo-hyun¡¯s bright smile with a camera connected to the device. Yoo-hyun promised to take a picture with Jeong Da-hye someday and shouted with all his heart. ¡°I¡¯m flying in the sky.¡± The exhrating liberationsted for quite a long time. Yoo-hyun, who cleared his head, enjoyed the event with a good mood. He ate the piled up food and chatted with others, and divided into groups of five to y games. The prizes were so great that the enthusiasm for the game was also amazing. Of course, it didn¡¯t go well just because he enjoyed it. Yoo-hyun, who suffered a defeat in foot volleyball and kickball, patted the shoulder of Ha Moo-gon, the manager of the IT team, who was disappointed. ¡°Manager, don¡¯t worry. We have the next one.¡± ¡°Deputy Han¡­ We were wrong.¡± Ha Moo-gon, who was about to scold Yoo-hyun¡¯s dance, shook his head after recalling the back-smashing. The other members of the group also looked gloomy. It was understandable, since the score of group B was marked as thest ce on the big scoreboard in front of the amodation. But the reversal happened after that. Yoo-hyun, who moved to thekeside, grabbed a fishing rod. He wore a straw hat and looked like a fisherman. Whip. He lifted the fishing rod and the people who gathered around eximed. ¡°Wow. Deputy Han caught another one.¡± ¡°How many is that?¡± ¡°How does he catch them without bait?¡± As the people¡¯s eyes were focused on Yoo-hyun, Yoon Byung-kwan, the director of the TV team, who was sitting next to him, shed his eyes. Chapter 474: Chapter 474: Judging by the fish they had caught so far, it was clear that Yoo-hyun and Manager Yoon Byung-kwan were in a fiercepetition. ¡°I have 20 years of fishing experience. There¡¯s no way I¡¯ll lose to a novice.¡± ¡°Fishing is not about winning or losing.¡± ¡°Ha ha. Sure. Then why don¡¯t you give up?¡± ¡°Sorry, but I never learned how to give up at Yeontae Fishing Site.¡± Yoo-hyun refused to back down, and Manager Yoon Byung-kwan gritted his teeth. ¡°Let¡¯s see who¡¯s better then.¡± And so, the battle of pride between Yoo-hyun and Manager Yoon Byung-kwan began. The night grew darker and the cold wind blew, but the spectators did not leave their seats.It was not only because of the thrilling duel between the two. It was more because of the role of the food staff, who brought roasted sweet potatoes, chestnuts, and salted skewers. The people who sat on the matsid by the lodging staff chatted away. There was also a heater and a light provided by the fishing site, making it perfect for outdoor fun. Then, the drink staff led by Jung Saet-byul appeared. ¡°Here, the cocktail general is here.¡± ¡°We also have soju and liquor here.¡± Jo Mi-ran, the deputy, followed them, and TV Lee Bon-seok, the team leader who was in a good mood, said. ¡°Come on, everyone, have a drink. You worked hard today.¡± ¡°Wow. Sounds good.¡± The fishing site soon turned into a night market. As the atmosphere drifted away from fishing, Yoo-hyun focused more. Whoosh. Yoo-hyun seeded in fishing three times in a row, and the people who were drinking and talking cheered and apuded. ¡°Wow.¡± The more this happened, the more miserable Manager Yoon Byung-kwan felt. But fishing was not something that could be done with impatience. The gap widened, and in the end, Manager Yoon Byung-kwan admitted defeat. ¡°I lost.¡± ¡°You did well.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and got up from his seat. Ha Moo-gon, the manager who had given up earlier, ran over to him and hugged him. ¡°As expected. I knew Han Daeri could do it.¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t believe me earlier.¡± He shook his fist and rallied the people. ¡°Han Yoo-hyun. Han Yoo-hyun. Han Yoo-hyun.¡± His weak appearance in front of the prize was very funny, but this was also part of the fun of the outing. Yoo-hyun waved his hand as he heard the ¡®Han Yoo-hyun¡¯ call echoing in the fishing site. The hot atmosphere continued inside the lodging. Body talk, OX quiz, consonant quiz, and other indoor games followed, and the ranking of the first day was decided by the drinking marble. Yoo-hyun¡¯s team was third, but everyone was drunk and there was still tomorrow, so they didn¡¯t care about that anymore. They just enjoyed the moment. In the midst of the noisy atmosphere, Kim Hyun-min, the manager, staggered up from his seat. ¡°Well, can I say something?¡± Yoo-hyun handed him a bottle of alcohol with a spoon stuck in it and teased him. ¡°Everyone is too tired to lift their heads, so why don¡¯t you sit down and talk?¡± ¡°Oh, thank you, Han Daeri. You¡¯re so thoughtful.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the manager, who looked at Yoo-hyun with disbelief, sat down. He looked around and nodded at Kwon Se-jung, the deputy. ¡°Kwon Deputy, can I say it?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do it myself.¡± Kwon Se-jung, the deputy, answered with a meaningful tone, and Lee Chan Ho, the deputy sitting across from him, asked bluntly. ¡°Kwon Deputy, are you staying in Electronics?¡± ¡°I decided to change my organization to the Innovation Strategy Office this time.¡± ¡°What?¡± Kwon Se-jung¡¯s answer caused a stir. Kim Hyun-min, the manager, stretched out his palms and calmed the atmosphere. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s give a round of apuse to the hard-working person. Is there anyone else staying in Electronics? You don¡¯t have to say it, but¡­¡± As he added one more thing, Jang Joon-sik, who had been serious all day, raised his hand. ¡°I¡¯m staying too.¡± ¡°Pfft.¡± Yoo-hyun, who was drinking a cocktail, spat out the alcohol. It was such an unexpected situation that everyone blinked their eyes. Regardless, Jang Joon-sik said with a strong tone. ¡°I¡¯m going to the Innovation Strategy Office too.¡± ¡°What? What are you talking about?¡± ¡°I already stamped it.¡± Jang Joon-sik emphasized again to Kim Hyun-min, the manager, who was dumbfounded. In front of this unbelievable situation, Yoo-hyun asked Kwon Se-jung, the deputy, for confirmation. ¡°Did you know about this?¡± ¡°No. I had no idea. He must have applied separately.¡± ¡°What the hell is he thinking?¡± It seemed obvious that he had entered through the official course, not through Manager Park Doo-sik, since even Kwon Se-jung, the deputy, didn¡¯t know. The process must not have been smooth. Kim Hyun-min, the manager, was as puzzled as Yoo-hyun. He mmed his spoon on the floor and raised his voice. ¡°Hey, Joon-sik, why are you going?¡± ¡°I want to work with Han Daeri. Don¡¯t stop me.¡± What the hell? Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes at the absurd situation. Yang Yoon-soo and Jung Saet-byul were so incredulous that they looked flustered. ¡°Senior.¡± ¡°H-how¡­¡± Jang Joon-sik looked at his two juniors who had followed him like chicks with a determined expression. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. You guys are important too, but I want to work with Han Daeri more.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the manager, who was speechless, summed up the situation. ¡°What are you talking about? Why is Han Daeri going to the Innovation Strategy Office? Han Daeri, right?¡± ¡°Huh? Th-that¡¯s¡­¡± Yoo-hyun answered right away as he met Jang Joon-sik¡¯s gaze. ¡°Yes. I¡¯m not going to the Innovation Strategy Office.¡± ¡°See?¡± Kim Hyun-min, the manager, nodded his head. ¡°Instead, I¡¯m going to the Group Strategy Office.¡± ¡°Cough.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the manager, coughed as if he had a seizure at Yoo-hyun¡¯s bombshell. At the same time, the atmosphere inside the lodging was stirred. The first one to stand up was Choi Min-hee, the team leader. ¡°Han Daeri, what the hell are you talking about?¡± Kim Hyun-min, the manager, stopped her and asked again. ¡°You promised me you wouldn¡¯t go with me.¡± ¡°I said I wouldn¡¯t go to the Innovation Strategy Office.¡± ¡°You little¡­ You ate the lobster too.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the manager, who felt dizzy, held his forehead and childishly pushed Yoo-hyun. ¡°That was the group leader¡¯s money.¡± ¡°What about themb skewers?¡± ¡°That was the TF bonus.¡± ¡°Fine, what about the beef? The beef?¡± ¡°That was because Kwon Deputy bought it for us when he decided to go to the Innovation Strategy Office.¡± ¡°This guy really doesn¡¯t give up. Sigh. My blood pressure.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the manager, grabbed his neck, and Choi Min-hee, the team leader, who couldn¡¯t stand it, intervened again. ¡°Why the hell do you want to go to the Group Strategy Office? That¡¯s where they sent Han Daeri to Yeontae.¡± ¡°That¡¯s in the past.¡± ¡°Still. How can you let that go so easily? If you¡¯re going to go, go to the Innovation Strategy Office. Then we can help you with your work.¡± It wasn¡¯t a wrong statement, since the Innovation Strategy Office was in charge of Hansung Disy as well. If he went to the Group Strategy Office, he wouldn¡¯t be able to use his connections in the disy field for a while. Not only Choi Min-hee, the team leader, but everyone else seemed to find Yoo-hyun¡¯s decision strange. Yoo-hyun looked around at their eyes and answered. ¡°I¡¯m trying to get promoted.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes widened at his answer that overturned their expectations again. After Jang Joon-sik, Yoo-hyun also dropped a bombshell, and the lodging was in chaos. He felt like he would be grilled if he stayed inside any longer, so Yoo-hyun sneaked out. He zipped up his jacket as he felt the cold wind. Jang Joon-sik hurriedly followed him. ¡°De, deputy, are you really going to the Group Strategy Office?¡± ¡°Why? Are you going to follow me there?¡± Yoo-hyun turned around and red at him, but Jang Joon-sik didn¡¯t flinch. ¡°Yes. I will.¡± ¡°You already settled things with the Innovation Strategy Office.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll change it anyway.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll get in trouble.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t mind as long as I can be with you, deputy.¡± Jang Joon-sik clenched his trembling body and answered firmly. What should he do with this stubborn guy? Yoo-hyun sighed inwardly and took off his jacket for his junior who was only wearing a T-shirt. ¡°Here, wear this.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°You¡¯re fine? You¡¯re shivering.¡± Yoo-hyun pulled Jang Joon-sik¡¯s arm and forced the jacket on his back. He walked ahead. Jang Joon-sik held the jacket with both hands and followed him. Thud thud. Yoo-hyun stopped under the streetlight and looked at Jang Joon-sik¡¯s face. He said. ¡°Did you really apply to the Innovation Strategy Office because of me?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Is that the only reason? You, if I quit, will you quit too?¡± ¡°No. I wanted to grow even if I could be with you longer, deputy. I believed that there would be such an opportunity if I went to the Innovation Strategy Office.¡± Jang Joon-sik answered without wavering. He could tell how deep his thoughts had been just by hearing his words. Yoo-hyun judged that Jang Joon-sik was not the type who had a broad vision or a good sense like Kwon Se-jung, the deputy, or Park Seung-woo, the manager. But he had his own persistence and stubbornness, and his own color was clear. He might not be the best, but he had a characteristic. He had a high possibility of bing the only one who could not be reced by anyone in the organization, so Yoo-hyun had no reason to stop his move. He made up his mind and said to Jang Joon-sik. ¡°Joon-sik, just stay in the Innovation Strategy Office for a while. I¡¯ll be there soon.¡± ¡°But why¡­¡± ¡°I have a reason. It won¡¯t take long. You¡¯re the only one who knows.¡± ¡°Only me?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s a secret between us, so don¡¯t tell anyone.¡± Yoo-hyun put his hand on Jang Joon-sik¡¯s shoulder and asked him to promise. ¡°Shh.¡± ¡°Ah, okay.¡± ¡°Good boy.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and stroked his junior¡¯s head, who was covering his mouth. He felt that his future would be dynamic thanks to this guy. He already had Jang Joon-sik¡¯s future image in his head. ¡°Joon-sik, you¡¯ll meet Manager Park Seung-woo when you go to the Innovation Strategy Office.¡± ¡°I know. He¡¯s the one who got Steve Jobs¡¯ signature on his back, right?¡± ¡°Ha ha. That¡¯s right. Learn a lot from him. He¡¯s my mentor.¡± ¡°He¡¯s a bit¡­¡± For some reason, Jang Joon-sik hesitated. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Never mind. I¡¯ll wait and do as you say, deputy. Pleasee back safely.¡± Jang Joon-sik bowed his head at Yoo-hyun¡¯s question. Yoo-hyun, who was grateful for his loyal junior, stretched out his index finger. ¡°Shh.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± ¡°Good boy.¡± Yoo-hyunughed at his funny junior. He returned Jang Joon-sik¡¯s gesture and went back to the lodging. He sat on a swing in the empty lot in front of the lodging, wearing his jacket. Kim Young-gil, the manager, who came out after him, sat on the next swing and handed him a can of beer. ¡°Is it okay if it¡¯s cold?¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s cooler and better.¡± Yoo-hyun took the beer and opened it. He took a sip. The beer was frozen, so it felt especially refreshing. Kim Young-gil, the manager, who followed Yoo-hyun and drank a sip of beer, opened his mouth. ¡°What¡¯s your n?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Going to the Group Strategy Office. You know that everyone knows you¡¯re close with Shin Executive, right? It¡¯s weird that you¡¯re going to the opposite side.¡± ¡°I told you, it¡¯s for promotion.¡± ¡°Promotion, my ass. Don¡¯t I know you?¡± Kim Young-gil, the manager, who rarely got excited, raised his voice. Chapter 475: Chapter 475: What could he say to him, who knew everything? Instead of answering, Yoo-hyun asked an irrelevant question. ¡°Manager Kim, when are you getting married?¡± ¡°I should do it soon. Why?¡± ¡°You remember what I said, right? That I practically set you up with her.¡± ¡°I remember. If it wasn¡¯t for James, there would be no Eileen either.¡± ¡°Then think of it as a matchmaking fee and just let it go.¡± ¡°What?¡± Yoo-hyun looked at the bewildered Manager Kim and recalled the memories he had with him.He couldn¡¯t even remember how weak he used to be. Instead, he remembered how they shared their dreams while preparing for the Apple product review. Everything they said back then became reality now. Manager Kim, who led the process, stood tall in the LCD business unit, unmatched by anyone. Yoo-hyun smiled at him and said. ¡°Manager Kim, I can leave with peace of mind because of you.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°It¡¯s true. Come on, have a drink.¡± Yoo-hyun grinned and drank his canned beer, while Manager Kim shook his head. ¡°Sigh. You and Manager Park are so unpredictable.¡± ¡°Haha. Like mentor, like mentee. Let¡¯s get together when Manager Parkes.¡± ¡°Sure. There will be a lot to talk about when the three of us from different teams meet.¡± ¡°Of course. You need some fun in your work life.¡± He didn¡¯t know if they would ever meet again, but he felt that his bond with Manager Kim would continue. Yoo-hyun spent some time on the swing, chatting with his old friend. Manager Kim Hyun-min, who was watching them from afar, muttered. ¡°What is that kid up to?¡± ¡°He wants to get promoted, right?¡± Manager Choi Min-hee, who was standing next to him, was immediately refuted by Manager Kim Hyun-min. ¡°Does that make sense? If he had any ambition for promotion, he would have left long ago.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just kidding. He must have a deep reason.¡± ¡°Huh? Are you calm? Don¡¯t you feel bitter?¡± ¡°Of course I do. But I can¡¯t say anything because I owe him a lot.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee looked at Yoo-hyun with aplicated expression. Manager Kim Hyun-min, who was fuming, also stuttered because of the alcohol. ¡°No, what did I owe¡­ I owe him a lot. Right. I might have quit my job if it wasn¡¯t for him.¡± ¡°Me too. No, many people would feel the same.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee nodded as if agreeing, and Manager Kim Hyun-min jumped out. ¡°Kid. I can¡¯t take it. I have to drink with him.¡± ¡°Hey, they are having a conversation, don¡¯t interrupt.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee¡¯s words were lightly ignored by Manager Kim Hyun-min, who shouted loudly. ¡°Hey. Han Yoo-hyun. Don¡¯t date by yourselves, let me join you.¡± Manager Choi Min-hee, who followed him, also said as if she couldn¡¯t lose. ¡°It¡¯s not a men-only gathering, right? Let me in too.¡± Yoo-hyun got off the swing with a chuckle, seeing the two people who popped out. Then he pointed to the dormitory and suggested. ¡°A group date is best with alcohol. Come on, let¡¯s go inside.¡± ¡°Han Yoo-hyun, a drinking date will be especially more intense. Be prepared.¡± He grinned at Yoo-hyun, who shook his head. ¡°Wow, scary. Let¡¯s see who canst longer.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words became the seed. The drinking party with all the members of the previous three partssted untilte at night, and they ended up skipping all the activities on the second day. Theyughed and said it was just like the Germany business trip, and they gathered again to relieve their stress on the second night. They brought up many memories that had umted over the years, as many as the bottles of alcohol. They safely finished the hectic pic and were on their way back on the bus. Kwon Se-jung, who was sitting next to Yoo-hyun, rubbed his protruding belly and muttered. ¡°Oh, I ate so much I can¡¯t breathe.¡± ¡°You threw up everything, and you still say that?¡± ¡°I ate more after that. Anyway, this pic was awesome.¡± ¡°That¡¯s for sure.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded, and Kwon Se-jung asked. ¡°Yoo-hyun, who contacted you from the group strategy office?¡± ¡°That¡¯s a quick question to ask.¡± ¡°I was too busy drinking. Can¡¯t you tell me?¡± He couldn¡¯t say that he hadn¡¯t talked to the group strategy office yet. But he couldn¡¯t ignore his curious colleague, so Yoo-hyun gave him a hint of what was going to happen. ¡°It¡¯s not that, it¡¯s someone high up.¡± ¡°Really? Who? The director?¡± ¡°Maybe, I guess?¡± ¡°Wow. Amazing.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Kwon Se-jung, who opened his mouth wide, and picked up his phone. On the screen was a message he had sent to a number he had saved a while ago. This one message would naturally lead Yoo-hyun to the group strategy office. There was someone across the ocean in New York who was moving ording to Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts. Shin Kyung-soo received a document from his subordinate who was in charge of investigating Paul Graham. He had already heard the name of the target. But it was his first time seeing his resume. ¡°Han Yoo-hyun¡¯s position is an assistant manager?¡± He raised his eyebrows and quickly flipped through the document. There were many interesting parts. Not only Paul Graham, but he was also behind the scenes of Apple¡¯s movement. It was an absurd resume, but the photo he took with Steve Jobs proved it. ¡°No wonder. You had a very interesting friend.¡± He smiled and picked up his phone. He had to snatch such a talented person by any means. Of course, there was someone else who would do that role. Soon, Shin Kyung-soo¡¯s thoughts echoed through the phone¡¯s microphone. The eventful year passed and the new year of 2011 dawned. The spin-off schedule was approaching, and the moving schedule was not far away, so the 13th floor office of Hansung Tower was busy. There was nothing for Yoo-hyun to do there. He had already finished all the remaining work, so Yoo-hyun met Park Doo-sik, the deputy head, with a light heart. The deputy head, who faced him in the conference room, didn¡¯t look so light-hearted. He stared at Yoo-hyun and opened his mouth. ¡°I heard you had a fight with the executive director over your early promotion.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard, Chief.¡± ¡°People don¡¯t really know what you¡¯ve been through. That¡¯s why there are many who feel betrayed by you.¡± Han Yoo-hyun had already received a call from Choi Kyu-tae, the chief. When he admitted it, he gave a disappointed answer. It would be noisy for a while in the Innovation Strategy Office, but he had no reason to care. ¡°It¡¯s okay. Misunderstandings will be cleared someday.¡± ¡°Yeah. I hope so. But do you think it will be enough to just announce it internally?¡± ¡°It will be. There must be some moles inside.¡± ¡°Hmm, do you really think so?¡± ¡°Yes. You have a guess, don¡¯t you?¡± Park Doo-sik, the chief, looked thoughtful, but it was undeniable. He could easily guess by looking at some cases that the Group Strategy Office could never know unless the information leaked from the Innovation Strategy Office. Park Doo-sik nodded his head and sighed. ¡°Sigh. Why don¡¯t you use your smart head to help us here?¡± ¡°You have the chief here. And we have two smart guys going. One of them has an MBA degree.¡± ¡°Yeah. I met Joon-sik a while ago.¡± ¡°What did he say?¡± ¡°He was full of will. To be honest, I was worried when I checked his personnel evaluation. It was not good. But now, he has a good reputation around him.¡± If Park Doo-sik, who came from the personnel team, evaluated him like that, there was no need to worry about Jang Joon-sik¡¯s adaptation. Still, Yoo-hyun left a word of advice for his junior who he cared for. ¡°He¡¯s meticulous and passionate. Please take good care of him, chief.¡± ¡°If he learned from you, he must be reliable.¡± ¡°He¡¯s better than me.¡± ¡°Haha. Okay, don¡¯t worry. By the way, why do you want to go there?¡± To the same question as his team members, Yoo-hyun gave a different answer. He had no reason to beat around the bush to him, who had spread the rumor. ¡°It¡¯s fun, isn¡¯t it? Going into the tiger¡¯s den.¡± ¡°Are you a Trojan horse or something?¡± ¡°Do you think I have such a great mind? I have nothing to gain from dismantling the Group Strategy Office.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, Park Doo-sik, who had been thinking for a while, nodded his head. ¡°Well. That¡¯s true. That¡¯s why I don¡¯t understand.¡± ¡°I also want to see the true faces of those people. I also have a thought of wanting to change them if I can.¡± ¡°It won¡¯t be like the Ulsan factory. I think it¡¯s impossible to revive them.¡± As he had told Park Doo-sik, he had no intention of using a soft method, but Yoo-hyun agreed that it was difficult. Maybe it would be a meaningless time that would only drain his energy. -Does it matter? It will be a fun experience when you look back. But his father¡¯s advice on life made Yoo-hyun¡¯s shoulders very light. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. This is also a fun experience, isn¡¯t it?¡± And he added one more thing in his mind. ¡®I also have some debts to pay back.¡¯ Yoo-hyun finished his preparation to meet his old acquaintance with a bright smile. At that moment, Yoon Joo-tak, the executive director, who was sitting on the sofa in his office, was looking at the documents that investigated Yoo-hyun. This young deputy had a much more colorful career than when he had investigated him before. Maybe that¡¯s why Shin Kyung-soo, the director who held his leash, wanted to scout Han Yoo-hyun. It was something he had to do anyway, but the problem was that Yoo-hyun had a grudge against the Group Strategy Office. ¡°How did this happen?¡± Song Hyun-seung, the senior manager, who was troubled by Yoon Joo-tak, bowed his head as if he was a sinner. ¡°Executive director, I¡¯m sorry. If only Kwon Sung-hoe didn¡¯t mess with Han Yoo-hyun¡­¡± ¡°Sigh. There¡¯s nothing we can do about the past.¡± It was when Yoon Joo-tak sighed. The door opened with a bang and Shim Byeong-jik, the chief, came in. ¡°Executive director, I have some additional information about Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°He has a big conflict with Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, over the promotion issue. It was a big issue inside the Innovation Strategy Office.¡± Song Hyun-seung, who was listening, pped his hands. ¡°He¡¯s already fast enough to be a senior manager at thirty. But still, is Shin Kyung-wook that narrow-minded?¡± ¡°He¡¯s a stickler for principles. It could happen.¡± Yoon Joo-tak agreed with his words and clenched his fist with determination. ¡°Anyway, this is an opportunity. I¡¯ll make a move this time.¡± ¡°No. Let me do it.¡± Yoon Joo-tak, who had lowered his head, shed his eyes. Yoo-hyun met Yoon Joo-tak the next day. He sat in the VIP conference room and greeted Yoon Joo-tak, who he faced, with admiration in his heart for Shin Kyung-soo¡¯s speed. ¡°Nice to meet you. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°You must be surprised that I called you so suddenly.¡± ¡°Not at all. It¡¯s an honor that you called me. I wanted to meet you anyway.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s polite attitude made Yoon Joo-tak¡¯s lips curl slightly. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Because you¡¯re the head of the Group Strategy Office that controls Hansung Group.¡± ¡°Weren¡¯t you disappointed by us?¡± ¡°Not at all. What does the past matter to apany employee?¡± When Yoo-hyun dropped a hint, Yoon Joo-tak caught it right away and smiled. ¡°You don¡¯t like to beat around the bush. So I¡¯ll be straightforward.¡± ¡°I¡¯m ready to listen to anything.¡± ¡°Being a senior manager at thirty is good enough. It¡¯s hard to achieve that level without a PhD degree.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good news.¡± Yoo-hyun raised his eyebrows as if it was unexpected, and then quickly regained his calm expression. Chapter 476: Chapter 476: Yoon Jutak, the executive director, furrowed his brows as he sensed a slight change in Yoo-hyun. "You don''t seem very interested, do you?" "I thought you would make such an offer, since you came here." "Of course." "I think I''m in a better position to receive more right now." Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders boldly, and Yoon Jutak asked with interest. "Why do you think so?" "I made a decisive contribution to attracting the Apple factory investment and supplying the Apple phone 4 panel. I also convinced Vice President Lim Jun-pyo with the Retina Premium n. Do you want me to go on?" "No. I came here knowing enough about your achievements.""I thought you would." With a rxed smile, Yoo-hyun took the lead in the negotiation. It was an ufortable situation, but Yoon Jutak had no choice but to make the first proposal. "Then what do you want me to do for you?" "Promotion is ultimately for money, isn''t it?" "Not because you want to go higher?" "Of course, I want to be a president. But I''m not foolish enough to sacrifice the money I can get now for an uncertain future." "That''s right. Money is important." "Money means value, after all." Yoon Jutak nodded at Yoo-hyun''s realistic suggestion. He thought for a moment and then offered to Yoo-hyun. "It would be perfect if you could get the Group Excellence Award. You would get promoted and paid. How about it?" The Group Excellence Award was an award given to the best performers in the group, usually awarded to the group strategy office staff. It was quite attractive, as it came with a sry increase, a special promotion opportunity, and a bonus of 50 million won. It was a goodpromise, but Yoo-hyun added one more thing. "Before I answer, I want to tell you why I chose the group strategy office." "Go ahead." "The position of the group strategy office in the future direction of Hansung Group is¡­" Yoo-hyun exined why it was wise to choose the group strategy office over the innovation strategy office, linking it to the future of Hansung Group. His judgment that the innovation strategy office was bound to copse was also a background exnation of why he shed with Executive Director Shin Kyung-wook. Yoon Jutak raised his eyebrows in front of the concrete direction and clear vision. "You''re a very thoughtful guy. You deserve the award." "Thank you." "And if you prove your vision, you''ll get more. I''ll support you fully." Yoon Jutak touched his jacket sleeve and said. It was a gesture he showed when he said something he didn''t mean, and it hadn''t changed then or now. Yoo-hyun sneered inwardly and bowed politely. "Thank you for acknowledging me." "Let''s do well from now on." "Yes. I look forward to working with you." Yoon Jutak reached out his hand, and Yoo-hyun grasped it firmly. The two men, who had different thoughts, smiled as if they had made a promise. It was after Yoo-hyun had tentatively agreed to move to the group strategy office. Time passed quickly, and the preparation for the spin-off of the LCD business unit was almost over. The 13th floor office waspletely empty, even the desks were gone. There was no ce to sit in that ce, where Yoo-hyun met the people he had grown fond of. Kim Hyun-min, the manager, stepped forward and asked Yoo-hyun. "What are you going to do, Yoo-hyun?" "I have to rest for a while and then go upstairs." "Is that good?" "It''s good. But I''ll miss you, manager." "Well, I''ll miss you too¡­" Kim Hyun-min was about to express his regret, when a yful twist came out of Yoo-hyun''s mouth. "Now there''s no one to bother me, so I''ll be bored." "What did you say, kid?" The people around them all burst intoughter, and Kim Hyun-min''s face turned red. Then Yoo-hyun bowed to him. "Thank you for everything, master of rascals." It was sincere, even though it was a joke. As if ying a skit, Kim Hyun-min also changed his expression. "My disciple, don''t work hard there." "Why?" "I think I''ll be too jealous if you do well elsewhere." "Don''t worry. I''ll use the skills I learned from you, master of rascals, to the fullest." "Ha ha. Kid. That''s enough." Kim Hyun-minughed and patted Yoo-hyun''s shoulder. Choi Min-hee, the team leader, opened her arms. "Deputy Han, can I hug you?" "Of course." "Thank you." "You have to be specific when you say that." It was a cheeky remark that could be passed over, but Choi Min-hee used it right away. "Thank you for always saying the right thing when I needed it." "That''s what Yoon Soo will do better. Right?" Yang Yoonsoo, who had moved to the mobile team with the exhibition work, took the cue. "Don''t worry. I will do my best to assist you, team leader, who is the wisest of all." "Yoon Soo, you''re a bit too much." Choi Min-hee shook her head, and Jung Saetbyul crossed her arms. She had also moved to the mobile team with Yang Yoonsoo. "I''ll help you too, team leader. Mobile team is the best." "Well, it''s like the old 3rd part. Fresh and nice." Lee Chanho, the deputy, said, and Hwang Dongshik, the deputy, joined in. "Saetbyul, you''re happy to be here, aren''t you?" "Hey, don''t link me up weirdly again." "Oh, deputy, do you think I''m weird?" Jung Saetbyul asked, and Lee Chanho stuttered. "No, that''s not what I meant¡­" "Ha ha ha ha ha." In the warm atmosphere, Yoo-hyun looked around. Swoosh. He saw his colleagues, who were rxed but confident. They had a reason to be, as the Innovation Product TF was soon to be promoted to the Strategic Product nning Division. The temporary team leaders and part leaders were also officially appointed. The organization that could copse at any moment had established itself as the center of thepany. Yoo-hyun bowed to the people who had been through the ups and downs with him. ¡°Thank you for everything.¡± ¡°I¡¯m grateful too.¡± Starting from Kim Young-gil, the senior manager, the old 3rd part staff, the product nning team staff, and the other team staff who had once shone, all said goodbye. ¡°I learned a lot from you.¡± ¡°You worked hard.¡± ¡°I would have had a hard time without you, Deputy Han.¡± Kim Hyun-min, the manager, who was watching quietly, suddenly chuckled. ¡°Oh, I can¡¯t watch this without tears.¡± ¡°Why are you like that? You¡¯re going to cry at home anyway.¡± Yoo-hyun said with a good humor, and he waved his hand. ¡°Just get lost.¡± ¡°Okay. Then I¡¯ll really go. Fighting, everyone.¡± Yoo-hyun shared thest moment with a pleasant wave. It would be a lie to say he wasn¡¯t sorry. But he knew he would see them again someday, so Yoo-hyun turned around without regret. ¡°Deputy Han, fighting.¡± He heard the cheerful voices of his colleagues behind him. Yoo-hyun walked away with a light heart. Behind his unstoppable steps, a page full of precious memories turned. Yoo-hyun took a vacation while Hansung Disy wasunched. All the former LCD business unit staff were given a bonus and a 10-day vacation for their hard work, and he was able to rest for a long time with the Lunar New Year holiday. Meanwhile, Han Jaehui returned from the US. His younger sister, who had spent time in her hometown, came up quickly. She followed Yoo-hyun with the excuse that she needed a ce to stay until she found a house. She was still by Yoo-hyun¡¯s side, ying the apaniment. How could she survive in thepany like this? When Yoo-hyun was wondering, he got a phone call. It was Maeng Gi-yong, the manager of the Ulsan factory, who had called him several times before about the issue of staying in Hansung Electronics. -Deputy Han, or should I call you Manager Han now? ¡°Did the promotion announcemente out?¡± -Yeah. I was shocked to see you became a manager. Of course, you¡¯re the group excellence award winner, so it¡¯s natural. ¡°Thank you. How about the others?¡± -How about them. The manager became an executive director, as he told you before, and Jin-mok also became a senior engineer. And¡­ He heard that the Ultra High Resolution TF also became a division. The members also received rewards like the Innovation Product TF, and many people were promoted. It was good news, but Yoo-hyun was curious about someone else. It was Jung Areum, the chief engineer and the diet doctor. ¡°What about her? Chief Engineer Jung.¡± -Ha ha. Areum also became a senior engineer. ¡°That¡¯s good. There¡¯s no one like Senior Engineer Jung. You should catch her before it¡¯s toote.¡± It wasn¡¯t just because she helped a lot with his mother¡¯s side dish shop. Maeng Gi-yong had regretted a lot after breaking up with her. -Thank you. You even care about my future. ¡°She¡¯s a good junior, right?¡± -Oh, you¡¯re so right. Oh, do you know that ourpany is having aunch ceremony today? ¡°Yes. The vice president is having a press conference, right?¡± -Yeah. You must be interested, since you¡¯re now in the group strategy office. This press conference was organized by the innovation strategy office, so it didn¡¯t matter much to him. ¡°Thank you. Anyway, thanks for calling me.¡± Yoo-hyun finished the call with a gentle greeting, instead of teasing him. Han Jaehui looked at Yoo-hyun with disdain. ¡°Why are you so ttering?¡± ¡°What do you mean ttering?¡± ¡°Manager, manager. She¡¯s a good junior, right? Isn¡¯t that ttering?¡± Han Jaehui pretended to answer the phone with a bottle in her mouth, and Yoo-hyun immediately bowed his head. Then he imitated the behavior that Han Jaehui showed at the drinking party with Manager Jang Hye-min a while ago. ¡°I was really struggling, but thanks to you, sister, I was able to ovee it. Sob. Thank you. Sister, no, manager, you¡¯re my benefactor for life.¡± Yoo-hyun copied the exact change of address, and Han Jaehui snapped. ¡°Hey. Yoo-hyun.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not drunk, but you¡¯re doing that again. Stop talking nonsense and listen to thendlord.¡± Yoo-hyun said, and Han Jaehui gritted her teeth. ¡°Wait and see. I¡¯ll find a ce next to you and move out.¡± ¡°Really? That¡¯s good. My father is worried about you, so let him monitor you in real time.¡± ¡°Ugh. You only learned how to tease me at work.¡± Han Jaehui tried to drink a full ss of alcohol, but Yoo-hyun stopped her. ¡°Hey, the vice president is about to make a bombshell statement.¡± ¡°What does that have to do with me?¡± ¡°What do you mean? It¡¯s yourpany. Thepany you¡¯re going to start working at next week.¡± Yoo-hyun pointed out, and Han Jaehui opened her eyes wide. ¡°That¡¯s right. But what is the president going to say? He¡¯s not going to say anything about me starting work, is he?¡± Han Jaehui, who had no work experience yet, had no idea what was going on. "Just watch it.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head and turned on the TV. The press room was full of reporters. The number of microphones on the podium showed the weight of this press conference. Could they get so much attention just for the spin-off issue? Zing. As Yoo-hyun was imagining what was about to happen, he received a message from Oh Eun-bi, the reporter. -The vice president is going to make a bombshell statement today. Don¡¯t miss it. Yoo-hyun already knew the rough content from Manager Park Doo-sik, but he guessed there would be more statements. Otherwise, there was no reason for the reporters to mention a bombshell statement. He thanked her for the reply and focused on the TV. Chapter 477: Chapter 477: Camera shes went off in session. Papapapapak. Shin Myung-ho, the vice-chairman of Hansung Electronics, revealed his face as he neatly brushed his hair aside. He had the same strong impression and blunt expression as before, but his steps seemed weaker than before. However, when he stood on the podium, he red fiercely as if nothing had changed. He greeted briefly and cut to the chase. -I would like to announce that Hansung Electronics¡¯ LCD division has officiallyunched as Hansung Disy as of today. And¡­ As Shin Myung-ho spoke, the screen on one side of the press conference hall showed the details. Along with the information that Yoo-hyun already knew, it also mentioned the value and stake of Hansung Disy in the group and other specific details. Han Jae-hee nodded his head without knowing what it meant. Wow. Shin Myung-ho turned over a page of the document he was holding. He took a breath and announced the next content with a determined look in his eyes.-And I would like to tell you about the innovation n to make Hansung Electronics the global number onepany. First, we will introduce a new system that suits the global era and¡­ His speech was long, but the content was simple. He was going to overhaul the personnel system. One of his ns was to promote the marketing and strategy departments by one level each, and fill their positions withpletely new blood. The faces and backgrounds of each department head appeared on the screen. Demot Borden CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) ¨C Vice President Thomas Linton CPO (Chief Purchasing Officer) ¨C Vice President Didier Seneb CSCO (Chief Supply Chain Management Officer) ¨C Vice President Peter Stickler CHO (Chief Human Resources Officer) ¨C Vice President Shin Kyung-wook CSO (Chief Strategy Officer) ¨C Vice President Except for Vice President Shin Kyung-wook, who was promoted, all the major positions were filled by foreigners. And they were people who had already proven their abilities at Johnson & Johnson, IBM, HP, McKinsey, and so on. This meant that the existing forces that had upied the positions were all cleared out. Among them were many of the main members of the Han Kyung-hoe faction. Yoo-hyun looked at the screen with a meaningful expression. The journalists pressed the camera shutter without a break at the radical attempt. Han Jae-hee, who was fiddling with his phone, pped his hands. ¡°Wow. Ourpany is making a lot of news. Look at this. All the top news are about ourpany¡¯s press conference.¡± ¡°Do you even know what it means and why are you happy?¡± ¡°It¡¯s good that a lot of foreigners areing. It¡¯s something global, right? Wow. Awesome.¡± It looked good on the surface, but it was absolutely not. Shin Kyung-soo had pushed for a simr innovation n in the past, but the result that was revealed to the public was a big failure. The reason was simple. ¡°Are you confident in English?¡± ¡°Me? I¡¯m sure other people are better than me.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not confident even though you studied abroad, and others are worse. And the environment they¡¯ve lived in is different, somunication is hard.¡± As Yoo-hyun said, theck ofmunication between the top and bottom was the fundamental cause of failure. Communication was not possible, so the gap between the employees and the executives widened. The employees criticized the executives who emphasized only the principles without flexibility, and the foreign executives ignored the employees who did not follow the basics. While Hansung Electronics was faltering, Shin Kyung-soo achieved his goal. He purged the unnecessary people and filled the space with his elite members. And there was a prerequisite for this. The content that Yoo-hyun had thought of came out as a bombshell from Shin Myung-ho. -And I, Shin Myung-ho, will step down from the position of president of Hansung Electronics as of today. I hope this will be an opportunity for Hansung Electronics to be a more globalpany. The moment the scene he expected unfolded before his eyes, Yoo-hyun clenched his fist. The press conference hall was shaken by the shocking statement. Papapapapak. The camera shes went off without a break. Jiing. Jiing. Messages from Park Doo-sik, the section chief, and Kwon Se-jung, the assistant manager, came one after another on Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone. Han Jae-hee blinked his eyes in surprise. ¡°Huh? The president is quitting?¡± ¡°Looks like it.¡± ¡°Why? He¡¯s the chairman¡¯s brother. Why is he quitting?¡± ¡°He said he¡¯s going to reform thepany into a more global one.¡± It was surprising and too radical to see the list on the screen. In addition to the foreign executives who reced the personnel, most of the executives who formed the Bang-gye faction, including Vice President Shin Cheon-sik, also quit. It didn¡¯t show on the screen, but it was obvious that the group¡¯s senior members, who had formed a strong faction, would also leave their positions. Through this, Hansung gained an image of boldly ending the factional politics that had been criticized from the outside. The background for this was possible because of Vice Chairman Son Tae-bum. Thanks to him burning thest fire, the chairman achieved the reform he wanted, and Shin Kyung-soo nted the people he wanted under the chairman¡¯s nose. That was not all. He sacrificed the people who were on his side but useless in his eyes, and caught the tiger named Shin Myung-ho as a reward. It was only a matter of time before Shin Kyung-soo, who had made a good deal, entered the wellid red carpet without bloodshed. ¡®Let¡¯s see your smug face soon.¡¯ Yoo-hyun was thinking of his old boss with a hardened expression. Han Jae-hee said casually. ¡°I see. Now that it¡¯s over, can we have a drink?¡± ¡°Are you not worried that the president is quitting?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t even know him by face, so what? They¡¯ll still pay me even if the president changes.¡± ¡°Well, that¡¯s true. But what are you doing?¡± Han Jae-hee was filling the ss with both hands holding a bottle of liquor. Chorororor. ¡°We¡¯re in Korea, so we have to drink bomb shots.¡± ¡°Are you crazy? You¡¯re mixing soju and vodka?¡± ¡°So what? It¡¯s all the same in the stomach, right?¡± ¡°You¡¯re insane.¡± When Yoo-hyun looked at him incredulously, Han Jae-hee lifted one corner of his mouth. ¡°You¡¯re not the one to talk, being carried by your sister?¡± ¡°Well, that¡¯s true. I don¡¯t have to drink at work anymore, so I¡¯ll have a drink with you.¡± ¡°Why? Don¡¯t they havepany dinners at the new ce?¡± ¡°Uh. I guess so.¡± The group strategy room people, who were arrogant, had no reason to like Yoo-hyun. Especially since they had taken away the group¡¯s best award from them. They were probably more venomous. He was starting work soon, but he hadn¡¯t received a single wee message so far. That was enough to tell. As if he knew Yoo-hyun¡¯s background, Han Jae-hee hit the mark. ¡°Brother, are you being bullied there?¡± ¡°Uh. Yeah.¡± Yoo-hyun admitted obediently, and Han Jae-hee put on a serious expression. ¡°Can I give you some advice as a senior who was bullied?¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t just endure it like a fool and turn the tables.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? Just stay still.¡± ¡°I would have shot them down if I knew English, but this is all I can do.¡± Han Jae-hee stretched out his middle finger, and Yoo-hyun chuckled. ¡°Does it feel bad like when you do it to me?¡± ¡°You have some sense.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Ignoring Yoo-hyun¡¯s disbelief, Han Jae-hee lifted his ss. ¡°This much sense will help you survive the harsh bullying life. Come on, cheers.¡± ¡°Wow, I have such a great senior.¡± ¡°Make sure you look good. Hehe.¡± His sister was so happy for some reason, bouncing her shoulders. She definitely looked brighter than when she was in the US. Yoo-hyun smiled wryly and drank his ss. The sharp aftertaste seemed to foreshadow his uing work life. While Yoo-hyun was drinking, Shin Myung-ho¡¯s press conference ended. The chairman of Hansung Group, Shin Hyun-ho, who turned off the TV, asked the vice-chairman of Hansung Group, Son Tae-bum, who was sitting across from him. ¡°How do you feel, did everything go as you wished?¡± ¡°I wanted to change thepany before I left.¡± ¡°Not because of Kyung-soo?¡± Shin Hyun-ho spat out a cold word, and Son Tae-bum felt a chill down his spine. He flinched at the overwhelming gaze he hadn¡¯t seen in a long time. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to be sorry. Thanks to you, I didn¡¯t have to get rid of my colleagues with my own hands.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°By the way, Kyung-soo seems to be no pushover. He even manipted you.¡± Shin Hyun-ho smiled faintly, and Son Tae-bum cautiously opened his mouth. ¡°I¡¯ll pack my things right away.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not staying any longer? It seems like there will be some interesting things to watch.¡± ¡°I think it would be nice to hear it from my hometown.¡± ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s have a drink on your porch someday.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll look forward to that day, chairman.¡± Son Tae-bum bowed his head and turned around. Shin Hyun-ho smiled and sent off his old friend. He leaned back on the soft sofa. He saw the blue sky outside the window, just like he used to see at his hometown. ¡°It¡¯s a lonely day.¡± A bitter smile appeared on his lips. After the press conference, numerous news articles poured out. The news came out as fast as Hansung Electronics¡¯ innovation n was implemented. There were also changes in the group. One of the most notable was that the level of the Group Strategy Room was raised by one step. As a result, its head, Yoon Joo-tak, became a vice president, and the executives under him were also promoted. This meant that the external power of the Group Strategy Room had increased. In the midst of such changes, Yoo-hyun made his first appearance at the Group Strategy Room. -The location of the Group Strategy Room has changed from the 25th floor to the 32nd floor. I¡¯m telling you this just in case. Yoo-hyun chuckled as he recalled what Park Doo-sik, the section chief, had told him. Does he know? That the same thing happened in the past when they moved to the Group Strategy Room on the same day? Yoo-hyun got off at the 32nd floor and looked at the opaque ss door that was tightly closed. He could tell by therge table and the closet at each seat that the office was very different from the LCD division office. The ce where each individual used here was as big as the space used by six people in the 13th floor office. The high partitions at each seat made the individual¡¯s power feel real. Of course, Yoo-hyun knew very well that this was all superficial. The ce where Yoo-hyun walked was the strategy department office in the right corner. No one reacted to Yoo-hyun¡¯s footsteps as he walked. There was no choice, as they had gone to the morning team weekly meeting or something, and there was no one sitting. Yoo-hyun pressed the entrance password, remembering the team members who had deliberately ignored him. ¡®201102¡¯ Beep beep beep beep beep beep. This password, which changed every first day of the month, was a simple pattern of six digits that reversed the year and month. This was maintained until Yoo-hyun left the Group Strategy Room, so he remembered it clearly. Grunge. The door opened as expected, and the office scenery came into view. He could tell by the team names hanging on the office partitions that Yoo-hyun¡¯s attention was caught. The former Strategy 1, 2, 3, 4 teams had changed to two teams: External Strategy Team and Internal Strategy Team. The reduced number of teams showed the current situation of the strategy department, which had faced a storm from the Innovation Strategy Room. Jukjukjuk. Yoo-hyun¡¯s footsteps made no sound. He was heading to the strategy department office on the right corner. Chapter 478: Chapter 478: How should he greet them? He imagined the bewildered faces of his team members as he arrived at his destination. The door of the strategic nning office opened and a familiar man came out. It was Song Hyun-seung, the executive director withrge eyes, nose, and a broad face. Yoo-hyun quickly scanned the inside of the office and greeted him, who was also his former boss. ¡°Hello, Director Song Hyun-seung.¡± ¡°Huh? Who are you?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun, who joined the group strategy office this time.¡± Director Song Hyun-seung recognized Yoo-hyun and his expression hardened slightly.It was probably because they were not very pleasant acquaintances. Nevertheless, considering Director Shin Kyung-soo¡¯s request and Vice President Yoon Ju-taek¡¯s plea, he needed Yoo-hyun. He soon made a decision and smiled kindly. ¡°I see. Nice to meet you. But why are you alone?¡± ¡°I couldn¡¯t get in touch with anyone.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°I almost couldn¡¯t get in if the password wasn¡¯t too easy.¡± Yoo-hyun casually pointed out the problem, and Director Song Hyun-seung¡¯s eyes narrowed. ¡°Too easy?¡± ¡°Well, you just have to reverse the year and month. This kind of password is amon pattern that other teams use, too. It doesn¡¯t suit the level of the group strategy office.¡± ¡°Huh. How embarrassing.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal if you know the problem and improve it. I was thinking of suggesting this to the vice president during our meeting today.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s continued words, Director Song Hyun-seung¡¯s face turned red quickly. He tried to hide his panic and stopped Yoo-hyun. ¡°You don¡¯t have to tell the vice president such trivial things. I¡¯ll take care of this part.¡± ¡°Okay. But which team do I belong to?¡± ¡°Did they not tell you that either?¡± ¡°No. I was going to ask the vice president, but I thought that was inappropriate.¡± As Yoo-hyun kept mentioning Vice President Yoon Ju-taek, Director Song Hyun-seung clenched his teeth. ¡°Those bastards.¡± ¡°Did I say something wrong?¡± ¡°No. Follow me.¡± Director Song Hyun-seung snorted and took the lead. Yoo-hyun looked at Director Song Hyun-seung¡¯s big butt as he walked and curled his lips. ¡®I¡¯ll see some fun after a long time.¡¯ As far as Yoo-hyun remembered, Director Song Hyun-seung was quite hot-tempered, which did not suit the cold organizational atmosphere. He guessed that his bad temper had worsened after the organizational restructuring. It was because he was the only one who didn¡¯t get promoted while others did. And his team size was reduced, too, so he couldn¡¯t be in a good mood. Bang. The sound of opening the conference room door showed his displeasure clearly. At Director Song Hyun-seung¡¯s sudden attack, Shim Byeong-jik, the team leader who was presiding over the meeting, jumped up from his seat. ¡°Di, Director.¡± ¡°Team Leader Shim, do you think thepany is easy because you became a manager?¡± ¡°Huh? What do you mean by that¡­¡± At Director Song Hyun-seung¡¯s abrupt scolding, Team Leader Shim Byeong-jik¡¯s small eyes shook left and right. As seen from his hunched shoulders and droopy eyes, he looked as weak as Yoo-hyun remembered him from the past. He was a typical staff style who became a team leader by luck thanks to Director Kwon Sung-hoe¡¯s departure and the organizational restructuring. Yoo-hyun caught a glimpse of a familiar face between Director Song Hyun-seung¡¯s back and the door and quickly skimmed through the report on the screen. Below the title of ¡®External Strategy Team Weekly Report¡¯, there were names of world-sspanies and huge numbers. The list of subsidiaries filled in the rted department section showed the uniqueness of the group strategy office¡¯s work. It was when Yoo-hyun had seen the names of the project leaders on the screen. Director Song Hyun-seung, who was venting his anger, snapped his chin. ¡°Come in.¡± At the same time, Yoo-hyun stepped forward and revealed himself. Yoo-hyun looked at the faces of the team members sitting down and matched their names and faces. The team name had changed to External Strategy Team, and many core members had left, but most of them were familiar faces. Among them, there was someone he wanted to meet again. Shin Nak-kyun, the youngest assistant, who made eye contact with Yoo-hyun, stammered. ¡°Ho, how did you get in?¡± ¡°Ha. How? He said he couldn¡¯t get in touch with anyone, so he came in by himself. The password pattern was the same as other teams, so it was too easy, so he just pressed it and the door opened.¡± Director Song Hyun-seung spat out as if he was annoyed and Team Leader Shim Byeong-jik raised his voice. ¡°Assistant Shin, is that true?¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± Assistant Shin Nak-kyun¡¯s face turned thoughtful for a moment. It was his job to contact Yoo-hyun and manage the password. Director Song Hyun-seung shouted like a fire at the sight of the team¡¯s amateurish appearance. ¡°Does that make sense? How can you treat someone who the vice president brought in personally like this?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The word ¡®talent¡¯ popped out of Director Song Hyun-seung¡¯s mouth, who usually didn¡¯t brag. The team members who had been investigating Yoo-hyun from below all had incredulous expressions. But Director Song Hyun-seung didn¡¯t care and even touched his pride. ¡°Are you protesting because you didn¡¯t get the group¡¯s best award, huh?¡± ¡°¡­¡± But no one could argue in this atmosphere. It was because Director Song Hyun-seung¡¯s anger was burning fiercely. At this point, he could be seen as in the second stage of his four-stage anger, which consisted of small anger, medium anger,rge anger, and extreme anger. Yoo-hyun watched him like a fire show and Director Song Hyun-seung said to him. ¡°Hoo. This won¡¯t happen again.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry I said something and made a big deal out of it.¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s something that needs to be fixed.¡± ¡°Well, you¡¯re right. The group strategy office, which is the highest level, shouldn¡¯t be so sloppy.¡± ¡°¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun suddenly agreed with him, he felt resentful nces from everywhere. They might think of Yoo-hyun more unfavorably because of this, but he didn¡¯t care. He didn¡¯te in to be friends with them in the first ce. And it wasn¡¯t a structure where he could be epted by pleasing them. He decided to act as he pleased and Yoo-hyun stepped forward. ¡°Director, this seems to be my team, can I introduce myself first?¡± ¡°Sure. Go ahead.¡± With his permission, Yoo-hyun walked naturally to the middle of the conference room and looked at their faces again. He could see more clearly the things he had to pay them back for as he looked at them closely. Yoo-hyun smiled and greeted them, thinking that he had done well toe to the Group Strategy Office. ¡°Nice to meet you. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun. Before I tell you about my background, I have something to say.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He didn¡¯t just lure Song Hyun-seung, the senior manager, to greet him. Yoo-hyun was determined to get what he wanted from this ce and spoke with confidence. ¡°As you all know, I¡¯m someone who was personally brought here by Vice President Yoon Joo-tak. I have the skills to match, and I want to be treated ordingly.¡± Everyone looked dumbfounded at his brazen attitude. ¡®Is he crazy?¡¯ ¡®Isn¡¯t he a total psycho?¡¯ Naturally, they gave him negative res, and Song Hyun-seung, who was next to him, also tilted his head as if something was wrong. Yoo-hyun quickly quoted the phrase that was hanging on the wall of his office before he could open his mouth. ¡°It may seem arrogant, but I¡¯m someone who thinks that I should show results rather than words. I¡¯ll show you soon. Please take good care of me.¡± Yoo-hyun finished his speech with a polite tone, as if to dilute his arrogance, and Song Hyun-seung nodded his head, repeating his motto. ¡°That¡¯s right. You have to bring results rather than words.¡± Seeing that he reacted as expected, Yoo-hyun seized the opportunity. ¡°Manager, can I ask you one thing?¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Please assign me only one person. No matter what task is given, I¡¯ll make the results.¡± Song Hyun-seung was embarrassed by Yoo-hyun¡¯s bold request. It didn¡¯t make sense to assign someone to a newbie who had no track record yet. But he couldn¡¯t ignore his words, either, since Vice President Yoon Joo-tak had asked him to take good care of him. However, he thought that it wouldn¡¯t be bad to have one person as a monitor and supporter, and he nodded his head. ¡°Let¡¯s do that.¡± ¡°Manager, the project personnel allocation is already over. There is no avable manpower to invest in an unreliable person.¡± Shim Byeong-jik, the team leader, openly expressed his dissatisfaction, but it didn¡¯t work. Song Hyun-seung shed his big eyes. ¡°What? Are you trying to embarrass me in front of the newbie?¡± ¡°No, no. I just meant to give him more time and see¡­¡± ¡°Give him time? What are you waiting for? Hey, Shin, assistant manager.¡± ¡°Yes, manager.¡± Shin Nak-kyun, the assistant manager, who had a long face and slit eyes, stood up from his seat with an anxious expression. As expected, Song Hyun-seung pointed at him. ¡°You support him.¡± ¡°Me?¡± ¡°Are you saying something? Or are you going to ignore my words again?¡± ¡°No, no.¡± Shin Nak-kyun, who had bent his waist, hesitated. He had to step up to make up for the previous incident, but he didn¡¯t seem to like it. Yoo-hyun recalled the old memories he had with him as he looked at his dissatisfied face. -Hey, Han Yoo-hyun, did youe from a crappy college and have poor judgment? Or did you get bad home education? Do I have to teach you these basics? He was the same rank as an assistant manager at the time, but he had more seniority than Yoo-hyun. He not only bossed Yoo-hyun around with his finger, but also hurt his feelings with harsh words. He still looked annoying even when he saw him again. Yoo-hyun approached him and extended his hand, lowering his voice naturally. ¡°Assistant Manager Shin, please take good care of me.¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing I¡¯ll do for you as a favor.¡± As expected, he ignored Yoo-hyun¡¯s hand and spoke stiffly. Yoo-hyun immediately snapped back. ¡°Hey. I¡¯m higher in rank than you, so you should speak politely.¡± ¡°What, what did you say?¡± ¡°I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun, the section chief. The Group Strategy Office is not a ce without hierarchy, right?¡± Yoo-hyun spoke sarcastically, but it was not a situation to pick a fight. He was right, even though he was cheeky, and behind Yoo-hyun was Song Hyun-seung, the senior manager. ¡°¡­¡± Shin Nak-kyun, who was looking around nervously, was reluctantly told by Shim Byeong-jik, the team leader. ¡°Assistant Manager Shin, just speak politely to him.¡± ¡°Team leader.¡± Yoo-hyun tapped Shin Nak-kyun¡¯s shoulder, who was making a wronged expression. ¡°Let¡¯s do well.¡± ¡°Ugh.¡± Shin Nak-kyun clenched his fist, and the others looked incredulous. It must have hurt their pride a lot, as they were full of elitism. But this was also something they had to adapt to. They would have to suffer a lot more in the future. There was no reason to quarrel with the pyramids here, so Yoo-hyun turned his head to Song Hyun-seung. ¡°Manager, I think the greetings are over. Do you have time?¡± ¡°Time?¡± ¡°Yes. I think it¡¯s better to have a meeting with you before I see the vice president.¡± At the mention of the vice president, he coughed and continued. ¡°Hmm. That would be good.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head and winked at Shin Nak-kyun, who was full of resentment. He looked very impressive, shaking with anger. Yoo-hyun left a pleasant smile and followed Song Hyun-seung. Song Hyun-seung was a person who spoke of results, but he was strong on factionalism. He hade from the LCD business unit with Park Doo-sik, the deputy manager, and had looked down on Yoo-hyun as a rootless person. He had taken the lead in driving out Vice President Shin Kyung-wook, and had also made Yoo-hyun the main culprit of the massyoffs. Yoo-hyun had a debt to pay him back. But not now. Song Hyun-seung needed Yoo-hyun now, just as Yoo-hyun needed him for a while to make his work easier. Chapter 479: Chapter 479: Yoo-hyun faced him in the strategy office with that in mind. ¡°Mr. Song, I apologize if I was rude earlier.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words seemed to surprise him, as he rxed his stiff expression and answered. ¡°I was going to say something to you too. Don¡¯t forget that you¡¯re just a pebble that rolled in here. If you don¡¯t, you¡¯ll have a hard timeter.¡± ¡°I know. But I didn¡¯t want to show a weak side when I knew you had a prejudice against me.¡± ¡°Prejudice?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have a good academic background or studied abroad, and I came from a remote team in the LCD division.¡± Yoo-hyun candidly revealed his weakness first, and Mr. Song felt a bit embarrassed as he opened his mouth. ¡°The work is important, not that stuff.¡±¡°It¡¯s okay. I can¡¯t help how people feel.¡± ¡°Hmm, so that¡¯s why you did that?¡± ¡°That was part of it, but I also thought you would dislike me because I have a connection with Vice President Shin Kyung-wook.¡± Yoo-hyun brought up the sensitive information first again. -I feel sorry for Han Yoo-hyun, but I¡¯ll leave it for now. I need to figure out Director Shin Kyung-soo¡¯s exact intention first. Mr. Song Hyun-seung, who remembered Vice President Yoon Ju-tak¡¯s request for a moment, looked at Yoo-hyun. His eyes, which met him without a tremor, piqued his curiosity. ¡°That could be true. In that sense, I have a question for you.¡± ¡°Please ask.¡± ¡°Did you choose the group strategy office over the innovation strategy office just because of the promotion issue?¡± It was a question that implied his real rtionship with Vice President Shin Kyung-wook, but he also had a curiosity about Yoo-hyun and Director Shin Kyung-soo¡¯s rtionship. Yoo-hyun gave a textbook answer first to the expected question. ¡°Of course not. That¡¯s just a secondary reason.¡± ¡°Then?¡± ¡°Vice President Shin Kyung-wook lost his strong ally when Vice Chairman Shin Myung-ho left. He can¡¯t handle Hansung Electronics and Hansung Disy alone.¡± ¡°That¡¯s probably true. But electronics is so big.¡± ¡°The influence of the innovation strategy office on Hansung Electronics is an internal matter, and external cooperation is the role of the group strategy office, especially the strategy department. That¡¯s why I wanted toe to this department.¡± Mr. Song Hyun-seung¡¯s lips curled up at Yoo-hyun¡¯s remark. He was in a situation where he had been screwed over by the innovation strategy office, but he couldn¡¯t help but feel good about the directpliment. Thanks to that, Mr. Song Hyun-seung¡¯s voice became softer. ¡°What about the foreign executives in the middle?¡± ¡°The internal power of the innovation strategy office will soon be transferred to the foreign executives. Director Shin Kyung-soo nned it that way.¡± Mr. Song Hyun-seung¡¯s eyebrows twitched at the mention of Director Shin Kyung-soo. It was clear that Director Shin Kyung-soo was behind this young manager, as he had guessed. ¡°Go on.¡± ¡°Eventually, the innovation strategy office will lose its power within Hansung Electronics. The only thing left is disy, but what will happen in two or three years when China¡¯s offensive begins?¡± ¡°It will be like the shipbuilding industry.¡± ¡°Yes. I think so too. In this situation, the only one who can win the game is the group strategy office.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°Did that answer your question?¡± ¡°It was more than I expected.¡± Mr. Song Hyun-seung smiled with satisfaction and stared at Yoo-hyun. He was hoping that Director Shin Kyung-soo¡¯s story would be mentioned more, but he couldn¡¯t dare to mention it. Shin Kyung-soo, who hadpletely taken over the royal family. He was someone he couldn¡¯t even utter. As if it was time to wrap up, Yoo-hyun provoked his curiosity more directly. ¡°Mr. Song, as I said earlier, I want to show results here. I have a reason why I have to.¡± ¡°Do you want to show someone?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. That would be a good thing for you too. My results will be the results of the strategy department.¡± The moment Yoo-hyun¡¯s words fell, Mr. Song Hyun-seung¡¯s eyes widened. He realized the true meaning behind his words. He lifted his shoulders as he imagined his promotion and future prospects. ¡°Hehe. That¡¯s right. Of course. You¡¯re part of the strategy department. I¡¯ll have to take good care of you from now on.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Mr. Song Hyun-seungughed heartily for the first time. At that moment, a grumble came from the corner of the external strategy team¡¯s office. ¡°Team leader, the director personally appointed him as the person in charge, how can we back out now?¡± ¡°I told you, the director was excited. You know he doesn¡¯t like that kid Han Yoo-hyun.¡± Team leader Shim Byeong-jik reassured Deputy Shin Nak-kyun, who was still unhappy. Then, Ji Won-ho, the deputy manager of the same team, clenched his teeth. He had ttered all kinds of people to get the group¡¯s best award this time, and Yoo-hyun was the object of his resentment. ¡°Team leader, that¡¯s not good for our team¡¯s reputation. That arrogant kid will keep acting like that.¡± ¡°Then what?¡± ¡°We have to crush himpletely. We have to nip him in the bud.¡± Ji Won-ho, who was called the grim reaper among the affiliates, said, and the cautious team leader Shim Byeong-jik tried to stop him. ¡°Deputy Ji, don¡¯t make trouble for nothing. He¡¯s someone the vice president is managing.¡± ¡°Who would say anything if I just point out his wrong attitude as a senior? And the vice president doesn¡¯t care about this stuff.¡± ¡°Please, Deputy Ji. I¡¯ll handle the rest.¡± On the other hand, Deputy Shin Nak-kyun finally rxed his face. Ji Won-ho looked at him and smirked. ¡°Let¡¯s show him the hierarchy of the group strategy office.¡± ¡°Yes, deputy.¡± Team leader Shim Byeong-jik looked at the two people who finally agreed and made a worried expression. Yoo-hyun, who finished the meeting, walked back to the office. Mr. Song Hyun-seung was with him. ¡°Director, you don¡¯t have to worry about me so much.¡± ¡°No. I have to help you. If I don¡¯t say anything, those kids will mess around again.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not true. They all seem like nice people.¡± Yoo-hyun said politely, and saw the faces of three people behind the partition. He could tell by their expressions that they were plotting something, and he chuckled. ¡°Why? Is there something wrong?¡± ¡°No. Director, I¡¯ll go ahead and talk to the team leader. It might be a burden if youe.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have to.¡± ¡°They¡¯re trying to look good, so please take a look.¡± Yoo-hyun acted like a friendly subordinate and went ahead. Mr. Song Hyun-seung, who was already hooked on Yoo-hyun, smiled contentedly. Yoo-hyun walked into the office with a fast pace and acted differently from before. He was polite. ¡°Hello.¡± Shin Nak-kyun, the assistant manager, twisted his lips at the sudden greeting. ¡°Thi¡­¡± ¡°Did I surprise you earlier? I just wanted to work well with you, so please understand.¡± When Yoo-hyun unexpectedly used honorifics, Shin Nak-kyun spoke in a low voice. ¡°Wow, you¡¯re unbelievable. What are you trying to do now?¡± ¡°Mr. Shin, just a moment.¡± As he tried to stop Shin Nak-kyun, Ji Won-ho, the deputy manager, approached Yoo-hyun. Ji Won-ho, who had a tall stature and a dark face, was quite intimidating even with just a frown. He was nothingpared to Kang Dong-ho, his gym buddy, but still. Yoo-hyun suppressed augh and bowed. ¡°I want to adapt well to the Group Strategy Office. I will do my best, so please help me.¡± ¡°Huh. Help you? Yeah, you guys with no roots always want someone else¡¯s help. You didn¡¯t learn the basics from your crappy school. Right?¡± ¡°I just¡­¡± Seeing Yoo-hyun retreat weakly, Ji Won-ho¡¯s hidden nature was stimted. He poked Yoo-hyun¡¯s forehead with his long index finger, as if he was scolding a subsidiary employee. ¡°Don¡¯t make excuses. You brat, you have no skills and you got in here by luck, so just shut up and live. Do you think you can do anything here?¡± ¡°I will work hard.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed again and nced at the partition. He could clearly see the hair of Song Hyun-seung, the senior manager, but he didn¡¯t show himself. He was obviously watching how far it would go. ¡®He has a snake-like side to him.¡¯ As Yoo-hyun chuckled, Ji Won-ho spat out a more threatening voice. ¡°Huh. You only say the things I hate. Work hard, what¡¯s that. Just shut up, didn¡¯t I tell you? If you talk one more time, I¡¯ll¡­¡± Seizing the opportunity, Yoo-hyun talked back in exactly the style he hated. Of course, he didn¡¯t forget to add the service of mentioning his position. ¡°But I promised to show the results to the senior manager.¡± ¡°I told you to shut up. Did I hear that again from your mouth¡­¡± ¡°I want to work hard as much as the senior manager trusts me. Please help me.¡± As Yoo-hyun shrank but kept answering, Ji Won-ho finally exploded. ¡°Stop talking back. Senior manager or whatever, if you move your mouth one more time, I¡¯ll flip you over.¡± His roaring voice echoed in therge office, and Shim Byeong-jik, the team leader who was watching, flinched. Even Shin Nak-kyun, who was cheering from the side, blinked his eyes at the loud noise. -You have to be always rational if you¡¯re a Group Strategy Office employee. Han Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re failing in that aspect, failing. Yoo-hyun smiled at the low-level response, recalling the words he had spat out while acting all high and mighty. ¡®Cold, my ass.¡¯ By the time Ji Won-ho realized his surroundings, it was toote. In front of him stood Song Hyun-seung, the senior manager, who appeared like the grim reaper. ¡°Gulp.¡± Ji Won-ho quickly shut his mouth, and Shim Byeong-jik, who was behind him, turned pale. ¡°Se, senior manager.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Song Hyun-seung¡¯s face turned red and blue at the embarrassing scene. Even someone who didn¡¯t know him could predict that he was about to explode. And then, he unleashed his fiery anger. ¡°What the hell are you doing?¡± ¡°So, sorry.¡± ¡°Sorry? You still haven¡¯t fixed your old dirty habits.¡± Song Hyun-seung, who had loosened his tie roughly, red at Ji Won-ho. Yoo-hyun also saw the extreme anger stage for the first time in a long time. ¡°Deputy manager Ji, you¡¯re done.¡± ¡°It was a mistake¡­ No, Imitted a mortal sin.¡± Ji Won-ho stuttered and bowed, but it was useless. Song Hyun-seung uttered the words of horror. ¡°Run to my office. I¡¯ll give you 10 seconds.¡± Thud thud thud. Ji Won-ho ran away without looking back. ¡®He¡¯s fast.¡¯ Maybe it was because he was tall, but his stride was very wide. He seemed to be good enough to represent the Hansung Group in the biennial sports festival. As Yoo-hyun secretly admired him, Shim Byeong-jik, the team leader, still didn¡¯t straighten his back. Song Hyun-seung asked him a sharp question. ¡°Team leader Shim, do I look funny?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then do I look easy? Do you want me to get out of here?¡± ¡°Absolutely not.¡± ¡°If this happens again, you¡¯ll follow Kwon Sung-hae, that bastard. Got it?¡± ¡°Gasp. I, I won¡¯t do that again.¡± Leaving Shim Byeong-jik, who was scared and nodding his head, behind, Song Hyun-seung turned his head sharply. Crunch. The team members, who were watching the situation, quickly straightened their postures. They looked just like the previous Product nning Team, who were wary of Jo Chan-young, the senior manager. They thought the Group Strategy Office guys were nothing special. Song Hyun-seung raised his hand to his forehead, as if he had a headache, and said. ¡°Let¡¯s talk about workter. My head hurts.¡± ¡°Yes, senior manager. Thank you for your concern.¡± Yoo-hyun politely greeted him, and he took a breath and turned around. He clenched his fist and gritted his teeth. He seemed to be preparing for a second round in his office. Chapter 480: Chapter 480: After Song Hyun-seung, the executive director, left, Team Leader Shim Byeong-jik looked at Yoo-hyun with aplicated expression. He had just rxed his back after being scolded by Song. Deputy Shin Nak-kyun was lost in thought, frozen in his seat. Ignoring him, Yoo-hyun spoke to Team Leader Shim. His expression was very rxed, unlike before when he had shrunk back. ¡°Team Leader, can I borrow Deputy Shin for a while? I think I need to get aptop.¡± ¡°Uh, sure. Of course, go ahead.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and patted Deputy Shin¡¯s shoulder. ¡°What are you waiting for? Let¡¯s go.¡±His tone had dropped again, but Deputy Shin couldn¡¯t say anything. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Kid. I¡¯m not going to eat you, okay?¡± Yoo-hyun put his arm around Deputy Shin¡¯s shoulder and dragged him away. For some reason, Deputy Shin¡¯s back looked very pitiful. In the past, Deputy Shin had removed Yoo-hyun¡¯s rank from his name because he was displeased that they were in the same position. He also bullied Yoo-hyun in every way possible, trying to make him adapt. -Hey, Han Yoo-hyun,e here and pick up the trash on the floor. It¡¯s too messy. Yoo-hyun chuckled at the old memory that suddenly came to his mind. He leaned back on his chair and snapped his fingers, just like he used to do. ¡°Deputy Shin,e here.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Deputy Shin approached him with an annoyed expression. Whether he liked it or not, Yoo-hyun pointed out what he needed. ¡°There¡¯s no namete on your desk. And no bookshelf. Get them right away, and set up yourptop to ess the group strategy room¡¯swork.¡± ¡°Why do I have to do that?¡± ¡°Do you want me to do it? I just came here today, how would I know?¡± Deputy Shin clenched his fist at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. Yoo-hyun returned the words that he had said to him in the past. ¡°If you don¡¯t like it, why don¡¯t you be my boss?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Or just quit. I don¡¯t mind, I can just ck off and do nothing.¡± It was a way of saying that he had the backing of Song Hyun-seung, the executive director, and that he should do as he pleased. Yoo-hyun spun around in his chair, and Deputy Shin turned away with a snort. He was annoyed, but there was nothing he could do. Yoo-hyun sat in the office chair and shouted at Deputy Shin, who was moving around. ¡°Deputy Shin, why are you so slow? You have 10 minutes.¡± His voice was loud enough, but no one dared to tackle Yoo-hyun. The aftermath of Song Hyun-seung¡¯s anger was still lingering in the office. Bang. There was a sound of mming the desk, and Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips curled up. He called Deputy Shin a few more times after that. Each time, Deputy Shin showed a defiant attitude. Yoo-hyunughed at him. ¡°You¡¯re going to get wrinkles if you keep doing that, you know.¡± ¡°What do you want now?¡± ¡°What do you mean, what? Print out the emergency contact list and the internal organization chart of each group affiliate.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Do I have to exin why? No, never mind. It¡¯s too bothersome. Just do it.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand, and Deputy Shin couldn¡¯t help but snarl. ¡°Are you kidding me right now?¡± ¡°That¡¯s enough. Go get it. You have 5 minutes.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Go on.¡± Yoo-hyun widened his eyes, and Deputy Shin flinched and stepped back. It was a brief moment, but the strong aura that Yoo-hyun exuded was something that Deputy Shin had never experienced before. Swoosh. Yoo-hyun gestured with his chin, and Deputy Shin had to move again. Yoo-hyun watched him walk away with sagging shoulders and chuckled. ¡°You were much worse, you know.¡± It wasn¡¯t just a casual remark. In the past, Deputy Shin had been much more relentless and vicious than Yoo-hyun was now. But that didn¡¯t mean that Yoo-hyun wanted to be the same as him. His petty revenge was just for convenience, and he had a bigger purpose of using him as a pawn. He was blind to reason and profit, which made him perfect for moving behind the scenes. Yoo-hyun was thinking about that when Deputy Shin came back. Thud. ¡°Here it is.¡± ¡°You¡¯re 2 minutes and 40 secondste.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Do it properly next time. Got it?¡± ¡°Sigh.¡± Deputy Shin sighed, and Yoo-hyun spoke in a stern tone, then changed to a yful expression. ¡°If you can¡¯t even do this much, you should quit¡­ No, just keep going, keep going. All the way.¡± ¡°Ugh.¡± Deputy Shin hit his innocent chest and turned away. No one bothered Yoo-hyun because of Song Hyun-seung¡¯s influence. Ji Won-ho, the assistant manager who came back from the executive office, avoided his eyes altogether. In this situation, the team members distanced themselves from Yoo-hyun even more. They didn¡¯t even greet him, let alone eat with him. They also excluded Yoo-hyun from their meetings. There was one person who had a difficult mission in this situation. ¡°Me? Surveince?¡± Deputy Shin asked, and Team Leader Shim answered. ¡°Yes. That guy is definitely up to something. He¡¯s probably trying to leak information to the innovation strategy room, by making a phone call or leaving his seat.¡± ¡°Why do I have to do that?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll help you get your proposal approved if you do a good job and get rid of that guy. Let¡¯s make it a win-win situation.¡± ¡°Team Leader.¡± Deputy Shin was furious, but it was useless. Team Leader Shim left without saying anything else, and Deputy Shin had to swallow his anger. This was not the kind of department where someone would help him. Yoo-hyun called him again in the meantime. ¡°Deputy Shin,e here.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He reluctantly came over, and Yoo-hyun pointed to the empty chair next to him. While the others ignored him, he tried to boss him around with his finger. Deputy Shin Nak-kyun was annoyed, but he sat down on the chair for now, since the team leader had told him to do so. ¡°What now?¡± ¡°Stop talking and grab the mouse.¡± ¡°I have work to do. I don¡¯t have time for this.¡± ¡°What work? I know you don¡¯t have much to do.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be unreasonable when you don¡¯t even know. I have an urgent matter to deal with.¡± He couldn¡¯t stand it anymore and red at him with narrowed eyes. Yoo-hyun mocked him. ¡°Oh, the battery factory investment proposal that you couldn¡¯t get approved for three months?¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Do you want me to sort out your work and brief you on the internal data of the group strategy room?¡± ¡°What are you talking about¡­¡± Did he know what he was doing? Deputy Shin looked puzzled. Yoo-hyun picked up the direct phone to the group strategy room and dialed the number of the strategic nning team of the battery business unit of Hansung Chemical, which was connected to the emergency contact list. Then he pushed the phone to him. ¡°Here.¡± ¡°What are you doing¡­ Yes, this is Deputy Shin Nak-kyun from the group strategy room. Yes, Director Jang. Yes, yes.¡± He took the phone reluctantly and Yoo-hyun snapped his index finger. He didn¡¯t understand the situation at all, so he had to exin it to him. ¡°Director, I¡¯ll switch you to our Manager Han.¡± Yoo-hyun took the phone back and immediately sold out Song Hyun-seung, the executive director. ¡°This is Manager Han Yoo-hyun from the group strategy room. I¡¯m calling you on the orders of Director Song Hyun-seung.¡± -Huh. Director Song¡¯s orders? ¡°Yes. It¡¯s about the battery factory investment in China that you¡¯re reviewing. I saw the report and the numbers are too distorted.¡± Yoo-hyun blurted out something he had never seen before, and a curse came out of Deputy Shin¡¯s mouth. ¡°This crazy.¡± ¡°Shh.¡± Yoo-hyun covered the transmitter with his hand and suppressed Deputy Shin with his eyes. Soon, a confused voice rang from the phone. -That can¡¯t be. The numbers we sent to the group strategy room are urate. ¡°Come on. The sales of batteries in China dropped sharplyst quarter. If you consider the operating profit, the numbers are even worse.¡± -That¡¯s because winter is a seasonal low season. ¡°That¡¯s a fact that you¡¯re falling far short of the expected growth rate. How can you say that you¡¯re going to build more factories in China based on that prediction?¡± He was right. Deputy Shin was pushing for a proposal to build a joint battery factory in China with Hansung Chemical and Hansung Precision. It was a proposal that could be a new breakthrough for Hansung Chemical, which was struggling with the slump in chemical products. Yoo-hyun caught the problem of this proposal at a nce, after skimming through the content that was brought up in the morning weekly meeting. The reason was revealed by Director Jang, who had not even given his name yet. -If we invest and create economies of scale, then¡­ ¡°That¡¯s why Director Song is worried. Our group strategy room is not a ce to just throw money at you.¡± Yoo-hyun cut him off and mentioned Song Hyun-seung¡¯s name again, making Director Jang panic. -Wait, wait. There seems to be some misunderstanding. The data we sent was based on the sales in Beijing and Shanghai¡­ ¡°We have the internal review data, don¡¯t lie to us. You have to take responsibility for the investment you receive, don¡¯t you understand? Or do you want me to look into it myself?¡± Yoo-hyun pressed him hard, and Director Jang stuttered. -I, I¡¯ll correct it right away. ¡°Don¡¯t just correct the numbers, but also include the risk of the Chinese government. The deadline is this afternoon. Send it to Deputy Shin Nak-kyun in the format of the group strategy room report.¡± -I understand. I¡¯ll send it to you as soon as possible. Click. Yoo-hyun hung up the phone and Deputy Shin snapped at him. ¡°What the hell are you doing?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear? He¡¯s sending the data. It¡¯s already in the internal storage. He lied in the report.¡± ¡°I just wrote positive numbers. The point is to get the investment and increase ourpetitiveness. That¡¯s why I teamed up with Hansung Precision.¡± He had just revealed his problem with his words. No matter how much money the group had, the overseas factory investment issue was sensitive. He should have been critical, but he kept mentioning positive things for the sake of immediate results. There was no way that Song Hyun-seung, who had experienced all kinds of ups and downs, wouldn¡¯t notice that. ¡°Tsk tsk. That¡¯s why your proposal is not getting approved, you know. You¡¯re stupid.¡± Yoo-hyun taunted him, and Deputy Shin shook with anger. His pride was hurt. ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°You¡¯re so ungrateful. It¡¯ll work out better than you think, so just watch and eat some rice cakes.¡± ¡°How can it work out after this? You ruined everything.¡± He jumped up from his seat and snarled at Yoo-hyun. He was angry, but he picked the wrong target. ¡°Why don¡¯t you go and tell the person in charge that you¡¯ve been sending false data all this time?¡± ¡°When did I¡­¡± ¡°Being stupid is a sin, you know. Instead of getting angry, think about how to use this.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The words that followed his sarcastic remark made Deputy Shin¡¯s eyebrows furrow. He thought for a while and took a deep breath, then sat down. He looked at Yoo-hyun with a calm expression. ¡°I caught the false data this time. Just say that.¡± He meant to shift the me to Hansung Chemical if the project didn¡¯t go well. ¡°Free of charge?¡± ¡°You¡¯re not going to get any good words for meddling in someone else¡¯s project.¡± ¡°Are you trying to bite me and pull me down?¡± ¡°Just think of it as a price for letting it go.¡± He was still trying to protect himself in this situation, which was admirable. Yoo-hyun smiled and gestured. ¡°Okay. Then grab the mouse first.¡± ¡°What are we doing?¡± He grabbed the mouse with a resigned expression and asked. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the group strategy room¡¯s data storage first.¡± Without even looking at Yoo-hyun, Deputy Shin switched the screen. Chapter 481: Chapter 481: Click. Every time Shin Nak-kyun pressed the mouse button, a new window popped up. Yoo-hyun watched the changing screen quietly. It was a system that had changed a long time ago and was forgotten by Yoo-hyun, but as he followed the path, he gradually remembered. As expected, it was veryplicated. The data from the Group Strategy Office was mostly ssified, and the storage system was twisted several times. Without a manual, it would have taken a long time for Yoo-hyun to do it alone. But Shin Nak-kyun was unknowingly helping him with that task. Click.It was when Shin Nak-kyun pressed the button once more. Yoo-hyun asked, looking at the folder window that appeared on the screen. ¡°There are folders for each person in charge. Exin their roles to me.¡± ¡°Why do you suddenly want to know that?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you know? If you don¡¯t, look at this.¡± Yoo-hyun handed him the organizational chart, poking at his pride. Shin Nak-kyun pushed it away and answered. ¡°I don¡¯t need to look at this.¡± ¡°Then tell me. I¡¯m not trying to spy on you, so don¡¯t worry.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Shin Nak-kyun flinched at Yoo-hyun¡¯s pointed question. Yoo-hyun chuckled and snapped his fingers. ¡°Just do it. I¡¯ll let you go after this.¡± ¡°Fine.¡± Shin Nak-kyun took a breath and recited the contents at a basic level. ¡°First of all, there are four divisions in our Group Strategy Office. They are Strategy, Management Support, Personnel Support, and Communication. And the departments under them are¡­¡± The content was standard, but Yoo-hyun picked out the key points andpared them with the summary in his head. Except for some minor changes in the teams within each division, the core was the same as his memory. -Strategy: Establishing group-level business strategies and conducting audits of subsidiaries. -Management Support: Monitoring the presidents of subsidiaries and acting as the chairman¡¯s secretary. -Personnel Support: Exercising personnel authority across the group and supporting the royal family. -Communication: Managing the connections with the media, politicians, and key executives of majorpanies. Yoo-hyun, who had been listening quietly, asked. ¡°That¡¯s enough for the exnation. Now, let¡¯s go into the Communication folder.¡± ¡°We can¡¯t go in there.¡± ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°It¡¯s top secret.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you know the password? They must have done something childish again.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s sarcasm did not change Shin Nak-kyun¡¯s expression, which was stiff. ¡°It¡¯s not that kind of password.¡± ¡°Then can¡¯t we see our data in Communication?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not the case.¡± ¡°So, in other words, they¡¯re looking down on us?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Shin Nak-kyun did not answer Yoo-hyun¡¯s blunt remark. This was also a matter of pride for the Strategy division. ¡°Then what do we have to do to see that data?¡± ¡°You have to achieve that level of performance. And you have to get recognition from the royal family.¡± Shin Nak-kyun¡¯s words gave Yoo-hyun a direction he wanted to go. The secret data that could shake the Group Strategy Office and the royal family could only be essed by entering other divisions. To do that, he had to get recognition from the Strategy division. It seemed like a roundabout way, but this was the most reliable method. Of course, Yoo-hyun had no intention of suffering alone. He nodded his head and set a clear goal for him. ¡°Okay. Then let¡¯s do that, you and me.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Kid. If you joined the Group Strategy Office, you should aim for the top. Do you want to whine and fail in a low-level organization?¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°It¡¯s apliment, apliment. Apliment that will be your blood and flesh. Do you have a senior who talks to you like this?¡± Yoo-hyun asked cheekily, and Shin Nak-kyun turned pale. He couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. ¡°Why are you my senior?¡± ¡°If you do well, you are a senior.¡± ¡°I can never ept that.¡± He said he couldn¡¯t ept it, but he still spoke politely. In just a few hours, the rtionship between the upper and lower ranks was established by Yoo-hyun. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. You¡¯ll soon ept it.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and answered lightly. It was then. Beep. Shin Nak-kyun¡¯s phone rang, and a message appeared on the screen. Yoo-hyun leaned back in his chair and said without looking. ¡°Director Jang seems to be in a hurry. Check the data and upload it to the folder. You have to do this quickly.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Shin Nak-kyun, who clenched his teeth, turned away without a word. Yoo-hyun muttered, watching his back. ¡°He¡¯s a fun guy to tease.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips curled up. The next day, Shim Byeong-jik, the team leader, who received Shin Nak-kyun¡¯s report, expressed his doubt. ¡°Why did he leave early yesterday when he¡¯s so ambitious?¡± ¡°Maybe he¡¯s trying to protest.¡± ¡°Protest for more work?¡± ¡°That¡¯s what it seems like. He¡¯s interfering with our work too.¡± ¡°Interfering?¡± Shim Byeong-jik narrowed his eyes, and Shin Nak-kyun quickly picked up the words he had spilled. ¡°No, no. I¡¯ll go back now.¡± He tried to turn away to hide his embarrassment, but Shim Byeong-jik brought up a new issue. ¡°Oh, Shin, there was ament from the director in the morning report.¡± ¡°Yes? What was it?¡± ¡°He said you did a good job finding the problem with the Chinese investment.¡± ¡°But we lost the investment opportunity anyway.¡± Shin Nak-kyun, who should have been happy, made aplicated expression. Shim Byeong-jik tilted his head. ¡°What are you talking about? The possibility is higher since there¡¯s an issue. We can charge more investment money. You should review it well.¡± ¡°Ah.¡± Shin Nak-kyun blinked his eyes nkly at the unexpected result. ¡°Tsk, tsk. I thought you did well for once, but you got caught in the back foot by a cow.¡± Team leader Shim Byeong-jik, who clicked his tongue inwardly, got up from his seat as soon as he sent Deputy Shin Nak-kyun away. He wanted to see the face of the arrogant guy who was not helpful to the team. At that moment, Yoo-hyun was leaning back on his soaked chair and reviewing what happened yesterday. Yesterday afternoon, Yoo-hyun had a one-on-one meeting with Vice President Yoon Jutak in his office. Maybe because Director Song Hyun-seung had reported to him, the brief meeting also mentioned Shin Kyung-soo. -Shin Kyung-soo will move by the end of this year. -By then, the foreign executives will be stabilized. -You know a lot, don¡¯t you? -That¡¯s all I know. Yoo-hyun answered his probing questions appropriately, while figuring out the rtionship between Yoon Jutak and Shin Kyung-soo. From a few words, Yoo-hyun realized that Shin Kyung-soo was hiding a lot from Yoon Jutak. As a result, Yoon Jutak made a foolish mistake. He didn¡¯t know that Shin Kyung-soo was not interested in the fish he caught, and he paid attention to Yoo-hyun. It was a situation that was not bad at all for Yoo-hyun. This subtle rtionship would help Yoo-hyun¡¯s underwater work in the future. As he was organizing his thoughts, a man entered Yoo-hyun¡¯s sight. He had no clue why Yoon Jutak and Song Hyun-seung were interested in Yoo-hyun. He didn¡¯t know that Shin Kyung-soo was involved in the background, and he was unhappy with the situation. He gave Yoo-hyun a bitter look. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± Yoo-hyun, who chuckled, turned his chair and acted as if he was rxed. Swish. The chair that rotated smoothly was definitely worth the price. Team leader Shim Byeong-jik, who was watching Yoo-hyun from behind the partition, narrowed his eyes. He looked like he was protesting with his eyes, wasting time without doing anything. Even so, he had no intention of giving him work first. He was a greedy guy who wanted results, so he must have been restless inside. Team leader Shim Byeong-jik nned to use this to break his habit. ¡°Let¡¯s see how long you canst.¡± He turned around with a cold smile. Yoo-hyun looked at Shim Byeong-jik, who was walking down the hallway, and recalled the old memories he had with him. He had a stubborn elite mentality, and he never gave his heart to anyone he once ignored. He was also very suspicious, so he didn¡¯t want to associate with Yoo-hyun, who came from another business unit, and he didn¡¯t even greet him. He also had a strange stubbornness. -Why don¡¯t you know that once you give up the initiative, you will be dragged along? Well, you wouldn¡¯t know the basics since you¡¯re from LCD. Team leader Shim Byeong-jik acted exactly as he said in the past. He tried not to give the initiative to the other party even in trivial matters. He was still the same even after Song Hyun-seung yelled at him yesterday. He didn¡¯t give a clear answer to Yoo-hyun about the work because of that. Yoo-hyun knew this very well, but he had no reason to approach him first. The result was already out. How long could his strange stubbornness withstand the pressure from Song Hyun-seung? Yoo-hyun thought of an interesting point to watch and looked at Deputy Shin Nak-kyun. He had something to do before the result came out, so he shouted out loud. ¡°Deputy Shin. Come here.¡± ¡°Why again?¡± Deputy Shin Nak-kyun, who was far away, got up from his seat with a displeased look, and Yoo-hyun told him about yesterday¡¯s work. ¡°We have to do a work briefing from today.¡± ¡°Ha.¡± Deputy Shin Nak-kyun¡¯s sigh echoed. Yoo-hyun was very quiet except when he received the briefing from Deputy Shin Nak-kyun. He didn¡¯t do anything to stand out, and he didn¡¯t appeal to himself. He just spent his days leisurely, like he did in thest days at the Ulsan factory or at Yeontae-ri. The people who ignored Yoo-hyun were also wondering what he was doing. A week passed like that. Yoo-hyun, who was rolling around in his office seat, headed to the VIP lounge at a sunny time. This lounge, which was exclusive for the group strategy room staff, was not used by anyone who was conscious of others. Yoo-hyun entered the massage room in the lounge, rxed his body on the massage chair, and poured coffee from the coffee machine. Chew. He could also use the high-quality biscuits on the Irish bar as much as he wanted. Yoo-hyun, who brought a te of biscuits, leaned back on the soft sofa. The sunlight that came through the window felt very warm. Yoo-hyun took a sip of coffee and bit into a thick biscuit. Crunch. It was especially chewy because it had a lot of almonds. ¡°This is really delicious.¡± Yoo-hyun eximed at the rich taste in his mouth. Deputy Shin Nak-kyun, who came next to him, frowned. ¡°Why did you call me here?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do the briefing. If you want to eat, you can eat too.¡± Yoo-hyun held out a biscuit, but Deputy Shin Nak-kyun refused it right away. ¡°No, thanks. Let¡¯s go back to our seats and listen to the briefing.¡± ¡°The view is nice here. Let¡¯s do it here. The office is too stiff.¡± ¡°Ha. Then enjoy yourself. I¡¯ll go back first.¡± He turned around and Yoo-hyun threw a word at him. ¡°The battery factory investment project, the progress is not bad.¡± Deputy Shin Nak-kyun, who stopped his steps, looked back with a cold expression. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°I have to take charge of a project too.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re thinking, but that¡¯s my project.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t refuse the instructions from the person in charge.¡± ¡°¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun acted cheeky, leaning back on the sofa, Deputy Shin Nak-kyun¡¯s head becameplicated. Normally, he had to find the project himself. But Song Hyun-seung wanted to give Yoo-hyun work right away. Then, there was a high possibility that he would have to hand over the project that the existing members had. Team leader Shim Byeong-jik would try not to give him work anyway, but he couldn¡¯t ignore the possibility. He quickly racked his brain and sat down. ¡°Don¡¯t touch my project.¡± ¡°I have to listen to the other project briefings properly to decide what to choose. Don¡¯t you think?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s start right away. Today is Deputy Park Geun-deok¡¯s Spain project.¡± ¡°You should have done that earlier.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded his head, and Deputy Shin Nak-kyun, who opened hisptop, came closer. He erased his contemptuous expression from before and exined earnestly. Chapter 482: Chapter 482: ¡°To expand Han Energy¡¯s sr business, we are coborating with Narutal Power, a state-ownedpany in Spain, to build a power nt in Spain as a project¡­¡± He looked rather ridiculous as he exined in detail and only listed the rosy future. ¡°Kukuku.¡± Yoo-hyun, who was shaking his shoulders, was asked by Shin Nak Kyun, an assistant manager, with a serious expression. ¡°Do you find my exnation funny?¡± ¡°No. Your behavior is funny. What¡¯s done is done. Do you think this will work?¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s evaluation grade for the Spain project was C. The possibility of sess was low, and the impact was also low. It seemed like a project that the person in charge had abandoned. Yoo-hyun, who had already checked all the team folder data, knew that.Nevertheless, Shin Nak Kyun, an assistant manager, tried hard to pass on the project. ¡°Yes. In my opinion, it¡¯s the most impactful and short-term project that can show results. At least better than my project.¡± ¡°If it¡¯s that good, you can take it, right?¡± When Yoo-hyun casually suggested it, he flinched for a moment and answered with a hidden expression. ¡°Of course. But how can I take something that someone else is doing. Maybe if it was a manager, but¡­¡± ¡°So you¡¯re saying it¡¯s that good?¡± ¡°Yes. In my opinion, it¡¯s the most sessful project.¡± Shin Nak Kyun, an assistant manager, answered with a confident voice. It was impressive how he tried to make Yoo-hyun eat it. Yoo-hyun, who smiled inwardly, nodded his head with a calm expression. ¡°I see. Not bad.¡± ¡°So you¡¯re going with the Spain project?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll talk to the team leader.¡± ¡°Then you should go now. He might be waiting for you.¡± ¡°Why should I go? He¡¯ll tell me if he needs me.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer, Shin Nak Kyun, an assistant manager, looked dumbfounded. ¡°No, you don¡¯t seem to know our team leader¡¯s personality at all, but he never suggests anything first¡­¡± Shin Nak Kyun, an assistant manager, was about to give a lecture on Shim Byung Jik, the team leader. Ziiing. Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone, which was on the table, rang, and Shim Byung Jik, the team leader¡¯s name, appeared on the screen. ¡°Look. He¡¯s contacting me.¡± Yoo-hyun showed him the message, and Shin Nak Kyun, an assistant manager, looked stunned. It contained a clear message to talk about the project. It was the first time he saw Shim Byung Jik, the team leader, give in first since he joined thepany. ¡°Then¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll talk to him.¡± Yoo-hyun, who got up from his seat, bowed his head to Shin Nak Kyun, an assistant manager. He looked very anxious. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Just trust me.¡± Yoo-hyun, who returned to his seat, gave him a friendly smile. It was after Yoo-hyun left. Shin Nak Kyun, an assistant manager, thought that he couldn¡¯t let this happen and immediately called Shim Byung Jik, the team leader. As soon as the call was connected, he expressed his urgent feelings. ¡°Team leader, if you¡¯re going to give a project to Yoo-hyun, I think the Spain project would be good. Actually¡­¡± Shin Nak Kyun, an assistant manager, didn¡¯t know that he was shooting himself in the foot. Shim Byung Jik, the team leader, who hadpletely ignored Yoo-hyun, called him first. On the surface, it was just the team leader calling a team member. However, it was a decision that Shim Byung Jik, the team leader, who hated losing more than dying, had put down his pride. He had no choice but to do so because of what came out of his mouth when he faced him at the team leader¡¯s seat. ¡°Why do you keep dragging the person in charge into the team work?¡± ¡°I think you misunderstood something. I haven¡¯t had a meeting with the person in charge since the first day. I just said hello when I passed by.¡± Yoo-hyun strongly protested. It was also true. Shim Byung Jik, the team leader, who had been watching Yoo-hyun¡¯s work all along, knew that. Nevertheless, the pressure from Song Hyun Seung, the executive director, became stronger day by day, and he even threatened to take away his team leader position if he was stubborn. Shim Byung Jik, the team leader, who remembered being shaken by the person in charge¡¯s office, took a deep breath and red at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Because of you, I have to give up one of the team projects that I¡¯m doing well. Isn¡¯t that right?¡± ¡°If that¡¯s a problem, I won¡¯t take it. I¡¯m not even qualified to do that.¡± Yoo-hyun backed away as soon as he said that, and Shim Byung Jik, the team leader, was dumbfounded. ¡°Is that what the person who caused this mess should say?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t know the group strategy office work was this hard.¡± ¡°Then what are you going to do?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll learn slowly and find projects.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Song Hyun Seung, the executive director¡¯s pressure was firmly in ce, but Yoo-hyun had no reason to ept his words here. Yoo-hyun was going to back off until he folded his cards first. On the other hand, Shim Byung Jik, the team leader, who had nowhere to back off, was in trouble. In the end, Shim Byung Jik, the team leader, had no choice but to open his mouth first. He had a n to get rid of this insolent guy at once, based on what Shin Nak Kyun, an assistant manager, had told him on the phone. ¡°There¡¯s a Spain project that Park Geun Deok, a deputy manager, is working on.¡± ¡°I know. It¡¯s a project with a very low chance of sess. Even if it seeds, it will be a huge loss.¡± ¡°Why do you think so?¡± ¡°The price for building a sr power nt in Spain is to introduce a wind power nt from Narutal Power in Korea. But that was scrapped due to political issues.¡± Unlike Shin Nak Kyun, an assistant manager, Yoo-hyun already knew that the project had problems. Shim Byung Jik, the team leader, tried to justify himself while hiding his embarrassment. ¡°It¡¯s not scrapped, it¡¯s just on hold.¡± ¡°I think the feasibility is zero. At least for this year, it seems difficult.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°The reason is that¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun uttered some very specific numbers, Shim Byung Jik, the team leader¡¯s eyes shook. He knew very well that he had nailed the reason why he thought it wouldn¡¯t work. There was no way he would take the project if he knew all this. That fact made Shim Byung Jik, the team leader, who had a lot of patience, impatient. ¡°It¡¯s the role of the group strategy office to ovee that. That¡¯s what we¡¯ve been doing all along.¡± ¡°I hope so, but realistically, it seems hard. As I said, I¡¯ll try to find projects even if it takes time.¡± ¡°No. The more you do, the better. The person in charge must also want you to show your skills.¡± ¡°Ha. It¡¯s not easy. No matter how I look at it, the numbers don¡¯t add up.¡± ¡°No. You have to do it. I¡¯ll support you as much as I can if you need anything.¡± As Yoo-hyun kept backing away, Shim Byung Jik, the team leader, finally offered to help. He must have blurted it out in a hurry, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t miss the opportunity. ¡°Okay. But I have a condition.¡± ¡°A condition?¡± ¡°Yes. First of all, please transfer the project to mepletely. I¡¯ll manage everything.¡± In other words, he wanted to push Park Geun Deok, a deputy manager, out and be the project leader himself. Being a leader meant that he could arrange the reports to the person in charge as he wanted, which was something that Shim Byung Jik, the team leader, didn¡¯t like. ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°If you can¡¯t, then I can¡¯t help it.¡± ¡°No. Let¡¯s do that.¡± Despite that, he couldn¡¯t ruin the deal that he had barely made, and his anxiety narrowed his vision. Shim Byung Jik, the team leader, agreed and Yoo-hyun pressed on. ¡°There¡¯s one more thing.¡± ¡°Another?¡± ¡°Yes. I can¡¯t do this alone at my level. Please assign one person to me.¡± ¡°What? You already have Shin Nak Kyun, an assistant manager, don¡¯t you?¡± Shim Byung Jik, the team leader, resisted a little, but Yoo-hyun was adamant. ¡°He¡¯s just helping me to adapt for a while. I need a member who can go all-in on the project.¡± ¡°Is that it?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s enough. I¡¯ll try to finish it as soon as possible, since you gave me the opportunity.¡± ¡°As soon as possible¡­¡± Shim Byung Jik, the team leader, assumed that he would give up Shin Nak Kyun, an assistant manager, and quickly calcted. He didn¡¯t know what kind of confidence it was, but saying it quickly meant that he would show the result of failure quickly. Then? If he could use the failure as an excuse to get rid of Yoo-hyun, it would be a profitable deal in many ways. He sorted out his thoughts and pushed Yoo-hyun. ¡°If the progress of the work is not good, I¡¯ll have to take out the person I put in.¡± ¡°That¡¯s obvious.¡± ¡°If you fail, you¡¯ll never get another chance, you know that, right?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun pretended to hesitate, and Shim Byung Jik, the team leader, jumped in. ¡°You can¡¯t ask for a person without that much determination. We¡¯re supposed to be one person, one project leader.¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯ll be hard, but I¡¯ll do my best.¡± ¡°Good. Let¡¯s do that.¡± Shim Byung Jik, the team leader, smiled and reached out his hand, and Yoo-hyun, with a stiff expression, shook his hand. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s sincerity was conveyed through the two hands that were holding each other. Shim Byung Jik, the team leader, tilted his head at the strange atmosphere. Yoo-hyun, who had sessfully negotiated, sat down and thought about the team projects. Securing the Latin American bus system market, establishing a sr power nt in Spain, investing in a battery factory in China, establishing arge-scale researchplex in Russia, etc. They were all big projects, regardless of their size, that required controlling multiple affiliates at the same time. Not only that, but they also had to bnce between the government and overseaspanies, which was quite a hassle. As a result, they wanted to fold the projects that wouldn¡¯t work as soon as possible. In that sense, the project to establish a sr power nt in Spain was a project that was about to fall off. But Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts werepletely different. Thump. Yoo-hyun muttered as he nced over the summary report once again. ¡°Not bad at all.¡± It was not just a decent level, but something that could have a tremendous ripple effect if done well. It might even be a chance to enter the center of the royal family in one go. Yoo-hyun was looking at the parts that no one else could see. Bzzt. A message came in from a wee ce. -Jang Junsik: Manager, I¡¯m currently at the Gimpo factory, supporting the stabilization work of Hansung Disy. I can see how amazing you are from afar. -Don¡¯t talk nonsense. Is Kwon Daeri with you? -Jang Junsik: Yes. Park Doo-sik Director is also with us. -Good. Learn a lot from following them. -Jang Junsik: Of course. I¡¯ll learn a lot and grow more so I won¡¯t be a burden to you. Thank you always. Jang Junsik was a junior who had a good attitude of learning anything unlike others. Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips curled up at the proud sight. He was about to reply pleasantly when he heard a thumping sound of footsteps. He turned his head and saw a man who contrasted with Jang Junsik in many ways, walking with a swagger. It was Shin Nakgyun Daeri, whose face was flushed with anger. He didn¡¯t know how he felt, but he had no reason to be cursed by such a trivial guy. Yoo-hyun stopped him with his palm and pretended to answer the phone. ¡°Yes, sir. Yes, yes. The project has been decided.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll work well with Shin Daeri. I¡¯ll report the progress to you right away. Yes. I understand.¡± As Yoo-hyun¡¯s words continued, Shin Nakgyun Daeri¡¯s face became pale. Yoo-hyun put his phone in his pocket and gestured with his chin. ¡°Sit down first.¡± ¡°What are you trying to do now?¡± Shin Nakgyun Daeri¡¯s voice softened a bit, perhaps because of the aftermath of the call with the person in charge. Yoo-hyun looked at him sharply and said in a low voice. ¡°You must have heard it. It¡¯s the order from the person in charge.¡± ¡°Did he also tell you to hand over my project to Park Director and join under you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m the project leader now.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Shin Nakgyun Daeri clenched his fist again and Yoo-hyun added a word. It was a sound that made his clenched fist loosen at once. ¡°The vice president is watching from behind.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°He knows you joined this project. Now we have to seed. Otherwise, both you and I will have to step down.¡± It was apletely baseless statement, but there was no one to tell the truth in this organization where there was nomunication between the top and the bottom. When Yoo-hyun said it seriously with his eyes narrowed, Shin Nakgyun Daeri stuttered. ¡°No, the team leader said¡­¡± ¡°Yeah. The team leader probably said to do it roughly and finish it. He doesn¡¯t care if the project fails.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°He also said he would take care of you when it¡¯s over, right? But do you think he will?¡± Shin Nakgyun Daeri¡¯s eyes darted around as Yoo-hyun asked as if he saw everything. He looked a bit funny, rolling his head for his own selfishness without knowing an inch ahead. Chapter 483: Chapter 483: Shin Nak-kyun, the deputy who had finished the calctions in a rtively short time, confronted Yoo-hyun aggressively. ¡°So what do you want me to do?¡± ¡°What do you mean, what do I want? You have to do it.¡± ¡°If we¡¯re going to fail anyway, I¡¯d rather drop out early.¡± ¡°Same here.¡± Yoo-hyun gave an unexpected answer to the predictable and nd remark. For a moment, Shin Nak-kyun¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. ¡°What?¡± ¡°If you want to quit, I don¡¯t mind.¡±¡°What do you mean¡­¡± Yoo-hyun pressed on with more force against the flustered Shin Nak-kyun. ¡°Just try to sort out the work until the first meeting. If you follow me well, I¡¯ll let you go for sure.¡± ¡°How can you guarantee that?¡± ¡°This project will be officially reported by the manager. I¡¯ll make sure to distinguish your role clearly.¡± ¡°And then?¡± ¡°If you work hard but the result is not good, isn¡¯t it all the leader¡¯s responsibility?¡± Yoo-hyun offered a narrow escape route to Shin Nak-kyun, who was cornered. He had no choice but to look ahead. Shin Nak-kyun, who had been fumbling around, seemed to have made a cold decision and agreed to the deal. ¡°Just until the first meeting.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll give you a list of tasks, so be prepared. It won¡¯t be easy.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the big deal? Don¡¯t worry about me and just do your own work.¡± Shin Nak-kyun snorted at Yoo-hyun¡¯s request and turned away. Yoo-hyun chuckled at his consistent attitude. Shin Nak-kyun left, and then Park Geun-deok, the section chief, came over. It was unusual for him, who had never even looked at Yoo-hyun before. Park Geun-deok, who had a broad face and deep wrinkles, snorted through his nostrils. ¡°You¡¯re taking over my Spain project?¡± ¡°Yes. It was the team leader¡¯s order.¡± ¡°Do you even know what kind of project it is? Do you know how much I cared about it¡­¡± He was furious, but Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t back down. He could see his ulterior motive clearly, and he had no reason to put up with it. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. If that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll switch to another project.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°I thought it would be better to take the China battery factory investment project anyway.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words made Park Geun-deok¡¯s eyes waver. He was trying to get some sympathy by pretending to be generous, but he might end up losing the golden opportunity he had stumbled upon. He quickly changed his stance. ¡°No, no. You can¡¯t change what¡¯s already decided.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. The manager said I can tell him anytime.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s fine. I¡¯ll upload the handover documents to the team folder, so you can take over right away.¡± Park Geun-deok turned his body without even listening to Yoo-hyun¡¯s next words. Yoo-hyun clicked his tongue as he watched his footsteps, which were twice as fast as when he came. ¡°Tsk, tsk. He¡¯s so cunning for his level.¡± Why were they all like that, when they were all smart and talented people? They were so blinded by greed that they couldn¡¯t see an inch ahead, and they were scrambling around. Yoo-hyun was amused by their pathetic appearance. He was thinking of Park Geun-deok¡¯s pitiful face when it happened. Maybe he was worried that he wouldn¡¯t be able to pass on the project, but Park Geun-deok sent the handover documents right away. Yoo-hyun nced over them and found that they were useless. The few documents that were there were all outdated and needed to be reorganized. ¡°It¡¯s okay, I can start from scratch.¡± He muttered casually, but in fact, this was what Yoo-hyun was best at. When he made the color phone, when he changed the Ulsan factory, the task list that went through Yoo-hyun¡¯s hands was the core. This project was much more difficult than those, but making the task list was easier. He only had to consider one person, instead of dividing the work among several people. Yoo-hyun thought of the one person who would take the work and typed quickly on the keyboard. Tadadadadak. In less than ten minutes, he had listed all the tasks that needed to be done to reach the first meeting. There were some parts that needed to be polished, but he had included all the essentials. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t hesitate to attach this content and send an email. The recipient was, of course, Shin Nak-kyun. Soon after, Shin Nak-kyun came over with a paper in his hand, making a fuss. He had even printed it out and ran over, showing how annoyed he was. ¡°What the hell is this?¡± ¡°Have you never seen a task list? Just do as it says. Oh, you¡¯ll have to get thetest data from each subsidiary, so the time might be tight.¡± ¡°So you¡¯re telling me to do all this?¡± On the paper that Shin Nak-kyun waved, there were more than a hundred tasks packed together. The schedule was divided into hours, and it looked like it would be hard to keep up even with two bodies. Yoo-hyun tilted his head at Shin Nak-kyun, who was fuming. ¡°Can¡¯t you do it? You said it was nothing, right?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Or is there something useless here? I don¡¯t think so.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Sorry. I guess I overestimated your level. If you can¡¯t do it, just say so. I¡¯ll reduce it for you.¡± Yoo-hyun provoked his pride one after another, and Shin Nak-kyun, who had been silent, snorted. ¡°When did I say I can¡¯t do it? I¡¯ll make sure to mark the tasks I¡¯ve done as promised.¡± ¡°Of course you should.¡± ¡°I did the work, so I¡¯ll report it to the manager myself.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine. Go ahead.¡± Yoo-hyun nodded as if he didn¡¯t care. When Yoo-hyun acted so casually, Shin Nak-kyun looked at him suspiciously and answered with a clenched paper. ¡°Let me try.¡± ¡°Make sure you keep the deadlines for each task. And I¡¯ll point out any ws right away, so keep that in mind.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me.¡± Shin Nak-kyun ticked and returned to his seat. ¡°He¡¯s so easy to handle.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled as he watched him. He knew Shin Nak-kyun well. Shin Nak-kyun was a promising talent who joined the group strategy office right after graduating from college. His specs before joining wereparable to anyone else in the external strategy team. He was also very confident in his work. He stayed up all night to do the tasks on Yoo-hyun¡¯s list. He was already furious, and the staff at the Hansung Energy Research Institute annoyed him with their frustrating answers on the phone. -The document I sent you reflects the opinion of Deputy Manager Park Geun-deok. He clearly said that¡­ Before he could finish his sentence, Shin Nak-kyun, an assistant manager who was usually impatient, bit his tongue. He knew that if he argued with him, he would waste more time. Ding. A chat window popped up on his monitor. At the same time, a shocking message appeared in the chat room connected to Yoo-hyun. -Review the figures on pages 12 and 13 of the Hansung Energy report. Update the polysilicon yield of Hansung Chemical. Deadline: 13:00. As soon as he saw the message, Shin Nak-kyun cursed. ¡°This is crazy.¡± -Ah, Assistant Manager Shin, I¡¯m sorry. The person in charge changed, and I guess I talked about the old stuff. I¡¯ll upload the sr cell data as soon as possible. He heard the tense voice of the other person over the phone. Shin Nak-kyun sighed and replied coldly. ¡°Team Leader Choi, we don¡¯t have time, so please update me on today¡¯s work.¡± -Yes. I understand. Click. Shin Nak-kyun hung up the phone and turned his head to Yoo-hyun. At that moment, he saw a new message added to the chat window. -Need to confirm the person in charge of Narutal Power. Check for any missing information as well. (Attached file: Work progress) He checked the attached file and saw red lines under the missing work by time. He could understand that, but he couldn¡¯t stand the harshments next to the work he had done overnight. ¡°This is why it¡¯s like this?¡± Shin Nak-kyun clenched his teeth and approached Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun got up before Shin Nak-kyun could get angry and raised his voice first. ¡°How do you expect to do your job like this?¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°You uploaded the Hansung Energy and Hansung Chemical data without checking them, right?¡± Shin Nak-kyun¡¯s face turned red as he remembered the red pen marks. ¡°I checked them. I¡¯ll fix the numbers¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s not just the numbers that are wrong. Do you know how big the sr cells are for the power nt in Spain?¡± ¡°50 megawatts.¡± ¡°Then how many sr cells are there? How many modules are there? What¡¯s the efficiency?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°How can you control the other subsidiaries without knowing that? Are you kidding me?¡± Yoo-hyun raised his voice and the people passing by looked at them. They all wanted to say something, but they couldn¡¯t because he was right. In the oppressive atmosphere, Shin Nak-kyun couldn¡¯t help but snap. ¡°Did you say I¡¯m kidding?¡± Yoo-hyun stepped closer and red at Shin Nak-kyun. ¡°Are you not kidding? You just sent an email to thepany and you¡¯re sucking your fingers?¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°What did you learn at the Group Strategy Office? How can you do this without the basics?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you feel ashamed? Frankly, my junior from a local university is much better than you.¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t lie and just told the truth, but Shin Nak-kyun¡¯s mind wasn¡¯t ready to ept it. He trembled with the humiliation he had never experienced before. ¡°How dare you¡­¡± He had a lot to pay back, but the work was more important now. Yoo-hyun gave him a carrot along with the whip before he gave up. ¡°I set the report date for next week. I put your name on the report, so take responsibility and do it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°If you can¡¯t do it, go talk to the team leader. I¡¯ll take you out.¡± He had to give a valid reason to get out of the report list. He realized that his ankles were firmly tied, but he couldn¡¯tin because he said he would do it himself. ¡°Damn it.¡± Shin Nak-kyun turned around with bloodshot eyes. Behind him, Yoo-hyun said one more thing. ¡°We don¡¯t have time.¡± ¡°Ugh.¡± Shin Nak-kyun sat down at his desk and started typing furiously. Tadadadadak. Yoo-hyun leaned back in his chair and smiled. As Yoo-hyun¡¯s voice got louder, there was a lot of talk in the team. The more they did, the more they ignored Yoo-hyun. They didn¡¯t even greet him in the first ce, but now they didn¡¯t even look at him when they passed by. It was the same now, when they were talking at the water cooler. ¡°Did you hear that the Internal Strategy Team got screwed?¡± ¡°You mean the strike at the Wonju factory of Hansung Precision?¡± ¡°Yeah. They might have to mediate that kind of crap.¡± ¡°They¡¯re already annoyed by the Innovation Strategy Office. Tsk tsk¡­¡± When Yoo-hyun approached, the team members stopped talking and disappeared. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t care about the atmosphere at all. He was more interested in the conversation he had heard earlier. ¡°A strike at the Wonju factory¡­¡± He poured some water from the cooler and drank it, then logged into the shared folder of the strategy team. He hadpletely mastered the method that Shin Nak-kyun had taught him, so he could easily ess the data of the next team, the Internal Strategy Team. He skimmed through the contents and backed up the data, then closed the window. It was enough to confirm that it existed for now. He had to deal with the work that was right in front of him first. He put his mind to it and called Shin Nak-kyun loudly. ¡°Assistant Manager Shin,e here.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun smiled as he stared at him silently. He had a lot more work to do for him. Chapter 484: Chapter 484: Yoo-hyun¡¯s habit of calling Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager, continued for several times. He sent back the documents that he didn¡¯t like, and when that didn¡¯t work, he wrote down detailed instructions on the task list and delivered them. There were many tedious parts, but he whipped him with diligence, thinking that he had to make use of him somehow. It was the same now, when the report deadline was approaching. m. Yoo-hyun returned the still pathetic documents of Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager, with dense feedback. Shin Nak Kyun, who checked the content, came running again without getting tired. Before he could open his mouth, Yoo-hyun recited his repertoire. ¡°I¡¯m not trying to screw you over, or dump annoying work on you. You should be grateful that I¡¯m teaching you so detailedly and go back.¡±¡°If you keep doing this¡­¡± ¡°Why are you getting angry when you¡¯re going to do it anyway? Just do it.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand as if he was annoyed, and Shin Nak Kyun turned away, grinding his teeth. He was a strange guy who got angry every day, but still did the work reluctantly. Yoo-hyun, who chuckled, stretched out. ¡°Should I start working too?¡± He could make Shin Nak Kyun do the trivial work, but there was something that he couldn¡¯t do no matter how hard he tried. It was the kind of work that moved someone far away with a single phone call, like now. -Yes, this is Seok Ji Sung, the head of Hansung Energy¡¯s Spanish branch. Yoo-hyun answered the thick voice that came from the other side of the phone. ¡°Nice to meet you, manager. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun, the section chief of the Group Strategy Office.¡± -The Group Strategy Office? ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. I have something important to tell you about the coboration with Narutal Power, so I called you.¡± -What is it? ¡°Well¡­¡± Yoo-hyun continued to exin to Seok Ji Sung, the manager, who was surprised. The words he uttered changed the direction of the meeting with Narutal Powerpletely. In Yoo-hyun¡¯s big picture, Shin Nak Kyun lived like a rat trapped in a maze every day. He ran forward without thinking, bumping into things, and vented to Sim Byeong Jik, the team leader. ¡°I¡¯m dying of working overtime every day. He makes me do all kinds of useless things.¡± ¡°He said you have to take care of not only the meeting, but also the hospitality?¡± ¡°Yes. And that¡¯s not all. I even had to call the Spanish branch manager and guide him through the Seoul bus tour. Does that make sense?¡± ¡°He must be anxious to get results. He looks like he¡¯s overdoing it.¡± ¡°Ha. I¡¯m going crazy because of that kid.¡± Shin Nak Kyun scratched his head in frustration, but Sim Byeong Jik, the team leader, smiled. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll get you out of there after this report.¡± ¡°How?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll see. You¡¯ll find out on the presentation day.¡± Sim Byeong Jik, the team leader, who answered, showed a malicious smile. Shin Nak Kyun, who didn¡¯t know the reason, looked puzzled. Sim Byeong Jik, the team leader, had a reason to be confident. The report led by Song Hyun Seung, the executive director, was not an easy ce. Even he, who had a lot of experience, was often crushed, and the presenter was Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager, who was low-level. He heard that the documents were also messed up, and the leader was only watching. No matter what situation he pushed, it was obvious that he would be smashed. Sim Byeong Jik, the team leader, nned to use this opportunity to get rid of Yoo-hyun for sure. But the next day, a reversal happened. Song Hyun Seung, the executive director, who sat in the front seat of the meeting room,ughed out loud as soon as he saw the first page of the presentation. ¡°Hahaha.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Ignoring the bewildered Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager, Song Hyun Seung, the executive director, raised his eyebrows at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Section Chief Han, did Shin, the assistant manager, prepare this?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Shin, the assistant manager, you were terrible at preparing documents, but your skills have improved a lot.¡± Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager, blinked his eyes at the unexpectedpliment from Song Hyun Seung, the executive director. ¡°Yes? Ah¡­¡± ¡°The outline is good, and the format is exactly to my taste.¡± ¡°Th, thank you.¡± Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager, who bowed his head, couldn¡¯t understand this situation at all. He thought it was useless, and he forced himself to fix it, but he was praised for it. He nced at Yoo-hyun, who looked calm as if he expected it. Song Hyun Seung, the executive director, whoughed for a while, pped his hands. ¡°Oh, oh. I was so surprised that I took the presenter¡¯s time. Go ahead.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager, who regained his senses, turned the page and continued to exin. ¡°The joint venture with Narutal Power to build a sr power nt¡­¡± ¡°I see. You paid attention to the details.¡± Song Hyun Seung, the executive director, nodded his head every time Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager, mentioned the part that Yoo-hyun had fixed. He even praised some parts specifically. The reaction was so good that Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager, became more confident in his speech. Watching him, Yoo-hyun lifted the corners of his mouth. ¡®Not bad.¡¯ He had a different basic ability and a bad attitude, but his mouth was alive. He thought he was barely following, but he seemed to have internalized the feedback. He also had a good learning effect, so Yoo-hyun nned to use Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager, more usefully in the future. Regardless of Yoo-hyun¡¯s absurd n, Sim Byeong Jik, the team leader, who was watching the presentation, was very nervous. Contrary to his expectation, the presentation content was meticulous, and the causal rtionship of the content was urate. Even the hospitality of the Spanishpany, which he thought would be absurd, had its own basis. ¡°The hospitality will be taken care of by Hansung Energy during the meeting¡­¡± Song Hyun Seung, the executive director, picked up that part precisely from Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager¡¯s presentation. ¡°Is the hospitality course just a Seoul bus tour? Are you sure the client wanted that?¡± ¡°Yes. We confirmed it through the head of Hansung Energy¡¯s Spanish branch.¡± ¡°Hmm, you can make a good impression without spending much money. If you take care of them like this, Hansung Energy will be grateful, too.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. When I talked to him, he seemed to be quite impressed.¡± ¡°Did Shin, the assistant manager, do this, or did Section Chief Han take care of it?¡± Song Hyun Seung, the executive director, asked, and Yoo-hyun hesitated slightly. As expected, Sim Byeong Jik, the team leader, intervened impatiently. ¡°No. This part was done by Shin, the assistant manager, alone. Section Chief Han waspletely out of it. It¡¯s not on the task list, is it?¡± Sim Byeong Jik, the team leader, spat out like a machine gun, and Song Hyun Seung, the executive director, gestured to Yoo-hyun. ¡°Is that true?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s true. I was just ying around, and Shin, the assistant manager, did everything.¡± Yoo-hyun suddenly admitted his fault, and Shin Nak Kyun blinked his eyes. Sim Byeong Jik, the team leader, who was momentarily flustered, soon regained his senses and tried to attack. ¡°What Section Chief Han did this time was¡­¡± But Song Hyun Seung, the executive director¡¯s unexpectedughter cut off Sim Byeong Jik, the team leader¡¯s words. ¡°Hehehe. It¡¯s a skill to change a person like this while ying around.¡± ¡°I was worried at first, but Shin, the assistant manager, did well. So I trusted him and left it to him.¡± As Yoo-hyun epted his words calmly, Song Hyun Seung, the executive director, nodded his head and revealed his values. ¡°Right. That¡¯s right. A leader should know how to use his members.¡± ¡°I heard a story that you pushed the work boldly and trusted your team members in the past Russian project.¡± ¡°Huh.¡± ¡°I wanted to imitate you and tried to copy you.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, Song Hyun Seung, the executive director, leaned his head forward. ¡°Huh? Who told you that story?¡± ¡°Yoon Ju-tak, the vice president, mentioned it when we had a meeting.¡± Yoo-hyun answered briefly, but anyway, he mentioned the Russian project. Thanks to the unexpectedpliment from his boss, Song Hyun Seung, the executive director,ughed out loud. ¡°Hahaha. The vice president, too. We suffered together back then. It was like¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun listened to him, the presentation atmosphere flowed strangely. The presentation content was surprisingly good, but there were more than one or two things to criticize if he only looked at the conclusion. He had to offer a lower price for the sr modules or support the module production technology for the negotiation, and that was under consideration. He had to point out these parts right away, but Song Hyun Seung, the executive director, kept getting lost in the old stories. ¡°¡­¡± It was Yoo-hyun¡¯s intention, and Sim Byeong Jik, the team leader, didn¡¯t know that he was being used. Yoo-hyun stepped forward to end the report. ¡°Director, thank you for your kind words. I want to show you a great result.¡± ¡°Sure. That would be great. When do you think that will be possible?¡± ¡°I want to get the result right at the next meeting, but as you can see, it¡¯s not easy.¡± ¡°Of course it¡¯s not. You can¡¯t give them the wind power nt, so you have to give them something else, but you don¡¯t have anything, do you?¡± Yoo-hyun admitted his fault, but Song Hyun Seung, the executive director, defended him. ¡°That¡¯s right. That¡¯s the standard in a disadvantageous situation. Try it. You might get an answer when you meet them.¡± ¡°If I get an answer, I¡¯ll make the result right away.¡± ¡°Haha. Just do that, and I¡¯ll reward you for your hard work.¡± Yoo-hyun hadid the groundwork well, so Song Hyun Seung, the executive director, gave him the exact answer he expected. Yoo-hyun showed him his determination as a return. ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll do my best.¡± ¡°Good luck.¡± With Song Hyun Seung, the executive director¡¯s friendly smile, the report ended. ng. Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager, who came out, was still stunned. He didn¡¯t get scolded for the first time in the report, and he even got praised, which he couldn¡¯t believe. Sim Byeong Jik, the team leader, had nothing to say. Yoo-hyun greeted the two of them. ¡°Team leader, good job. Shin, the assistant manager, you did well, too.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°The director seems to care a lot about the first meeting. I¡¯ll leave it to you until then.¡± Yoo-hyun left a light request and turned away. It was then. Sim Byeong Jik, the team leader, who was standing still, muttered. ¡°I have to do it until the meeting, even if I don¡¯t like it.¡± ¡°Yes. I think we have to.¡± Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager, who was listening, nodded his head. His eyes looked veryplicated. The report was not very important to Yoo-hyun. He was confident that he could pass it without getting scolded, no matter what he did. But it wasn¡¯t the same for Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager. He felt more impact from this report than any other report he had experienced. Was that why? Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager, asked Yoo-hyun first. ¡°I finished all the remaining work on the schedule today. What should I do now?¡± ¡°If you have no work, go and rest. Or do your hobbies.¡± ¡°There¡¯s an important meeting left.¡± ¡°What does it matter if you have no work? Do you still not know what you¡¯re doing? Or are you suddenly greedy?¡± To be honest, it was both for Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager. He got praised by chance, and he also wanted to do well. He felt like he was learning something for the first time. He hid those words deep inside and answered with a cold expression. ¡°I see. I¡¯ll go in for now.¡± ¡°Whatever.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager, hesitated as if he had something to say. Ring. Ring. Thendline phone on Yoo-hyun¡¯s desk rang. Yoo-hyun picked up the phone and waved his hand at Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager, but Shin Nak Kyun stayed and listened. ¡°Yes, manager Seok. Yes. The report is over. The result is not bad. The weather in Korea? It¡¯s simr to Spain. Haha. Yes.¡± Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager, knew who the owner of the voiceing from the phone was. ¡®Did he pretend not to care and take care of it behind the scenes?¡¯ Yoo-hyun, who blocked the sender, sneered. ¡°Hey, go away. I can¡¯t answer the phone because of you. Hurry up.¡± ¡°It¡¯s the Spanish branch manager, right?¡± ¡°Yes, so go. Quickly.¡± Shin Nak Kyun, the assistant manager, turned around after Yoo-hyun waved his hand and stomped his feet several times. He walked very slowly, as if he wanted to hear more of the conversation. Chapter 485: Chapter 485: After that, Shin Nak-kyun¡¯s attitude changed slightly. He didn¡¯t say much to Yoo-hyun¡¯s additional instructions. He decided to finish the work first and then ask for the reason. ¡°But why did you summarize the contents of the Central and South American bus system project? This is my manager¡¯s project.¡± ¡°I wanted to see if there was anything worth referencing. It might also help you.¡± ¡°I see. I understand.¡± He backed off in a situation where he would have normally argued. It was such an unfitting sight that Yoo-hyun asked sarcastically. ¡°Huh? You don¡¯t argue much anymore?¡±¡°Why are you pushing me again?¡± ¡°Come to think of it, my words are helpful, right?¡± ¡°What are you talking about? If you keep doing this¡­¡± Shin Nak-kyun, who was holding back, was about to show his original dirty personality. The team members who were gathering from afar shouted. ¡°Shin, aren¡¯t you eating?¡± ¡°Today¡¯s lunch is beef. Come quickly.¡± The voice was clearly trying to exclude Yoo-hyun on purpose. It was a familiar situation, but for some reason, Shin Nak-kyun hesitated. Yoo-hyun nodded his chin with a calm expression. ¡°What are you doing? Go ahead.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll go.¡± Shin Nak-kyun bowed his head slightly and turned around. Yoo-hyunughed softly at the first greeting he saw. ¡°Anyway, he¡¯s a timid guy.¡± This Spanish project was also quite important to Yoo-hyun, so he paid a lot of attention to it. He tried to eliminate any possible variables by working hard even after work hours. He also called after working out to match the local time in Spain, and analyzed the personal information of the meeting participants he had obtained in advance. Today, the day of the meeting, dressing up properly was also part of his effort. Before going to work, Yoo-hyun looked in the mirror and adjusted his tie. Han Jae-hee snickered at him. ¡°Anyone would think you¡¯re going to see a line or something?¡± ¡°It¡¯s natural to prepare this much for meeting a client.¡± ¡°Oh, really? And you even sprayed perfume? What is it, did you buy a new perfume?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t need to know, kid.¡± Yoo-hyun pushed away Han Jae-hee¡¯s forehead, who was sniffing his nose, and his sister pouted her lips with her arms crossed. ¡°It¡¯s hard to live. Do otherpany employees also work like this to please their clients?¡± ¡°It¡¯s simr to you pretending to not drink alcohol in front of your team leader.¡± ¡°Ah, I see.¡± Han Jae-hee pped her hands at the appropriate analogy. Looking at his sister, Yoo-hyun gave a hollowugh. ¡°Really, me. By the way, why do you crawl in here every morning leaving your house?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nice to go to work together.¡± ¡°Are you not here to raid the fridge?¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s nagging question, Han Jae-hee red up. ¡°No, I¡¯m not. If you¡¯re ready, let¡¯s go. I have to go quickly.¡± ¡°The power of thepany is amazing. It made Han Jae-hee, the one and only, a morning person¡­¡± Thud. While Yoo-hyun was talking, Han Jae-hee had already gone out and closed the front door. Yoo-hyun licked his tongue and followed him outside with a chuckle. It wasn¡¯t bad that his sister moved to the next building of his officetel. It was also nice to have this small fun of taking the same bus to work for a while. It felt like he had gone back to his childhood, which he barely remembered. ¡®He grew up a lot back then.¡¯ Yoo-hyun recalled his sniffling sister who followed him holding his hand and chuckled. At that moment, Han Jae-hee asked him cheekily. ¡°See? Isn¡¯t it nice to go to work with your sister?¡± ¡°Yeah. Well, it¡¯s not bad.¡± ¡°I told you I was right. So be grateful.¡± The moment he saw his sister¡¯s yful expression, a small realization popped up in Yoo-hyun¡¯s head. ¡°Ah, this is how it felt?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°I have a rather rude junior, and I talked to him just like you. I shouldn¡¯t do that anymore.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°It looks a bit too mean.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, Han Jae-hee stuck out her tongue in disbelief. ¡°Oh, really? The person who waxed his hair to meet the Spanish people is saying all kinds of things.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not waxed, okay? I justbed it neatly.¡± As Yoo-hyun touched his hair, Han Jae-hee asked bluntly. ¡°But oppa, do you know Spanish?¡± ¡°Of course. I know how to do it.¡± ¡°What, that¡¯s mean. Why are you good at everything?¡± ¡°You just have to work hard.¡± It wasn¡¯t just a saying. In the past, Yoo-hyun had customers who were Spanishpanies like now, and he studied all night to persuade them. Regardless of the truth, Han Jae-hee, who had slumped shoulders, muttered. ¡°I¡¯ve been struggling for two years and I still can¡¯t speak English, but someone¡­¡± Yoo-hyun smiled warmly and put his hand on his sister¡¯s shoulder. ¡°But you¡¯re good at drawing. You don¡¯t need to speak if you have good hands.¡± ¡°Ah, Han Yoo-hyun, you¡¯re really mean.¡± Han Jae-hee yelled loud enough to make the bus ring, but the bus quietly went on its way. Yoo-hyun, who arrived at work, double-checked the meeting materials for today. The basic materials that served as the foundation were all made by Shin Nak-kyun, but the final version was touched by Yoo-hyun. He also nned to do the presentation himself this time. Shin Nak-kyun approached Yoo-hyun, who had finished preparing. ¡°Manager Hong is in the lobby. Do you want to see him?¡± ¡°Of course. I have something to check with him before the meeting.¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s do that. I¡¯ll contact him right away.¡± Shin Nak-kyun led the way, and Yoo-hyun followed him with hisptop bag. Hong Seung-jae, who met in the customer reception room on the first floor, was from Han Sung Energy¡¯s strategic nning team. His round face and droopy eyes gave him a rather kind impression. Hong Seung-jae, who greeted Shin Nak-kyun first, looked at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Deputy, who is this?¡± ¡°Yes. This is Yoo-hyun Han, the manager.¡± When Shin Nak-kyun, the assistant manager, answered, Hong Seung-jae, the deputy manager, greeted him politely. ¡°Nice to meet you. I¡¯ve heard a lot about you from the president.¡± ¡°What did he say?¡± ¡°He said you are the person who can make this deal happen.¡± ¡°Director Seok must have been very anxious. Please have a seat.¡± Yoo-hyun seated Hong Seung-jae and observed his expression. He looked very excited about the uing meeting today. For Hansung Energy, it was almost like giving up on an item that the group strategy room actively pushed for. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun was able to easily get information from Hong Seung-jae. ¡°The real reason why Narutal Power decided to visit us is¡­¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yoo-hyun, who had grasped the rough situation, asked for more detailed parts. Among them, there was also the matter of entertaining thepany. ¡°How did the Narutal Power employees react?¡± ¡°They really liked the Seoul bus tour. They also said that the Gyeongbokgung Pce and the hotel atmosphere were good. It¡¯s all thanks to your care.¡± ¡°No, I just spent money. The rest is because Hansung Energy did well.¡± Unlike the other group strategy room employees, Yoo-hyun humbly stepped forward, and Hong Seung-jae bowed his head more. ¡°If we had prepared, we wouldn¡¯t have paid so much attention. We couldn¡¯t have brought them to Korea without the support of the group strategy room.¡± ¡°You had nothing to offer, so it¡¯s natural.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. So¡­¡± As the two were talking back and forth, Hong Seung-jae¡¯s phone rang, and he got up from his seat after checking the content. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go and bring the customers.¡± ¡°Yes, please do.¡± Hong Seung-jae bowed his head to Yoo-hyun and turned around. Seeing him being more courteous despite his lower rank, Yoo-hyun felt the power of the group strategy room again. After Hong Seung-jae left his seat, Shin Nak-kyun, the assistant manager, asked with a grim expression for the first time. ¡°Why are you lying?¡± ¡°What lie?¡± ¡°You keep saying positive things, and they misunderstand that the investment will be decided at today¡¯s meeting.¡± ¡°Misunderstand? That¡¯s true.¡± Shin Nak-kyun was dumbfounded by Yoo-hyun¡¯s unexpected answer. ¡°There¡¯s nothing like that in the data we prepared. Didn¡¯t we just say that we would aim to improve the rtionship as the first goal?¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, we wouldn¡¯t have invited them to Korea.¡± ¡°No, you clearly told the person in charge¡­¡± ¡°You have to be flexible and deal with the situation as it changes.¡± It was a casual remark, but Yoo-hyun was serious. In the midst of the changing situation, Yoo-hyun waited for the right time and decided to gamble after confirming the part he had guessed through Hong Seung-jae. Shin Nak-kyun, who had no idea of Yoo-hyun¡¯s deep thoughts, looked very serious. -I don¡¯t need to see the result of this meeting. Even if the atmosphere is good, there¡¯s nothing to catch, so don¡¯t get involved awkwardly and step back. He recalled the words of Sim Byeong-jik, the team leader, and quickly thought. ¡°Frankly, I don¡¯t think there¡¯s much to catch in today¡¯s meeting. I did organize it, but the grounds are too weak.¡± ¡°You can make the grounds.¡± ¡°That¡¯s what Director Park would have done if it was possible. Anyway, since you think it¡¯s possible, I¡¯ll step back.¡± Shin Nak-kyun, who exined the reason kindly, smiled bitterly as Yoo-hyun said casually. ¡°Okay. Just sit back and watch. You¡¯ll learn something.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Was he serious? Shin Nak-kyun couldn¡¯t figure out Yoo-hyun¡¯s intentions. And soon, the time to satisfy Shin Nak-kyun¡¯s curiosity came. Yoo-hyun, who greeted the customers in the lobby, guided them to the reserved VIP meeting room. In the luxurious meeting room, there were three Narutal Power employees, two Hansung Energy employees, and two group strategy room employees. The atmosphere in the meeting room was friendly. It was thanks to Yoo-hyun¡¯s hospitality. A middle-aged woman with blonde hair and a short cut pointed it out in English. ¡°The Seoul bus tour was really nice. I heard that the person who suggested it first was Steve.¡± The grammar was slightly wrong, but there was no problem in understanding. Yoo-hyun answered slowly and clearly in English. ¡°I tried it a while ago and it was very good. I rmended it with a little hope, and I¡¯m d you liked it, Anna Arleno Rodriguez Perez.¡± ¡°Oh, you remembered it exactly.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t speak Spanish, but I remember the name of a beauty well.¡± ¡°Hohoho.¡± Anna Allen covered her mouth andughed at Yoo-hyun¡¯s witty remark. Then, the white-haired man sitting next to her opened his mouth with a smiling face. He was Hugo Gonzalez, a key figure in Narutal Power, and he had a polite vibe. ¡°Your pronunciation sounds like you speak Spanish well.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I can¡¯t. It¡¯s hard.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer, Shin Nak-kyun¡¯s eyebrows narrowed. It was because of his attitude thatcked the basics of business. He thought he should say something, but Yoo-hyun continued with a serious expression. ¡°But I have a word that I learned from my colleague for today.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a business greeting, they said. Wait a minute. Ahem.¡± Yoo-hyun coughed and looked at the faces of the Narutal Power employees. He drew attention and hesitated for a moment before spitting out a word. ¡°Quiero besarte (It means I want to kiss you when a man says it to a woman.).¡± ¡°¡­¡± After a brief silence. The meeting room became noisy. ¡°Puhahaha.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± Seok Ji-sung, the director, who didn¡¯t know what to do, alsoughed along. Yoo-hyun pretended to be confused and blinked his eyes. ¡°Did I make a mistake?¡± ¡°No, no. It was great. Just don¡¯t look at me and say it.¡± Hugo Gonzalez, whoughed the most, said in Spanish, and Seok Ji-sung, the director, tried to interpret. But he was immediately stopped by Hugo Gonzalez¡¯s yful expression. ¡°Kkkkk.¡± Yon Norie, the youngest and handsome movie star, shrugged his shoulders with his mouth shut, seeing his boss¡¯s unexpected behavior. Anna Allen, whoughed for a while, wiped her eyes with a handkerchief and said. ¡°Hahaha. You have a great colleague. It was the best business greeting.¡± ¡°Thank you. But I feel like I did something wrong.¡± ¡°Not at all. I¡¯ll ask you to greet me like that often.¡± Anna Allen gave Yoo-hyun a warm smile. The other two also looked very happy. Chapter 486: Chapter 486: Yoo-hyun¡¯s presentation began shortly after. His English pronunciation was clear and the slides on the screen were neat, so there was no problem in understanding him. Still, at Yoo-hyun¡¯s request, Director Seok Ji-sung provided real-time interpretation. ¡°The coboration between Narutal Power and Hansung Energy started in earlyst year¡­¡± Yoo-hyun traced the past history, which included the reason why the negotiation had failed. Despite the inclusion of some ufortable content, he managed to smooth it over with his eloquence. In this warm atmosphere, Yoo-hyun spoke without hesitation. ¡°Also, the wind farm site that we agreed to provide to Narutal Power is currently on hold due to political issues, and there is no possibility of resuming the negotiation for the time being.¡± Director Hong Seung-jae and Director Seok Ji-sung were flustered.He had exposed his weakness before the negotiation even started. When Director Seok Ji-sung was about to interpret, Anna Allen asked in English. ¡°You are very honest. We already knew that. But you must have a reason for inviting us, right?¡± ¡°Of course. Hansung still wants to build a 50-megawatt sr farm in Madrid with Narutal Power.¡± ¡°Hmm, you mean you want a lower price.¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s the same as the original n.¡± Yoo-hyun showed the previous negotiation n on the screen and answered. Hugo Gonzalez doubted his ears. He confirmed the content again through Director Seok Ji-sung¡¯s interpretation and his expression crumpled in an instant. ¡°Huh. Then the deal doesn¡¯t match, does it?¡± The others also looked puzzled. The atmosphere was not good. Given the hasty personality of the Spanish people, they could have said something rude. Yoo-hyun faced the sharp eyes and recalled the question he had when he took over the Spanish project. Why did Narutal Power want to bring in Hansung Energy and build a sr farm? Why did they want to build a wind farm on Koreannd in return? Considering the scale of Narutal Power, a state-ownedpany, the project cost of 100 billion won was not that big. Yet, looking at their history, he couldn¡¯t shake off the feeling that they were in a hurry. Not only them, but also the surrounding powerpanies were the same. Yoo-hyun decided to confirm his guess and threw a bomb. ¡°Hansung Energy¡¯s purpose of building this power nt is more of an investment than a profit.¡± ¡°That makes sense. If we seed in coborating, there will be more investment opportunities in the second and third phases.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. But what if that¡¯s not possible?¡± ¡°What do you mean by not possible?¡± ¡°For example, what if the Spanish government abolishes the subsidy for eco-friendly power nts from 2012?¡± Anna Allen¡¯s eyes wavered. Yoo-hyun was sure that his prediction based on the analysis of numerous data was correct. The reason why the Spanish powerpanies, including Narutal Power, were rushing to build eco-friendly power nts was not because the business was booming. It was because the considerable national benefits, such as tax cuts, would end this year. Anna Allen, who hid her expression, answered in a low voice. ¡°It¡¯s not appropriate to bring up an unlikely possibility in the negotiation.¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s something I confirmed through the news. People who know already know it.¡± Yoo-hyun did not back down and threw a bait. Yon Noriega, who was hot-blooded, bit it. ¡°That can¡¯t be. That must be only known internally¡­¡± Before he could finish his sentence, a roar came out of Hugo Gonzalez¡¯s mouth. ¡°Yon. Shut up.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Hugo Gonzalez pushed Yon Noriega back and spoke to Director Seok Ji-sung. ¡°Diego, can you give us some time? And we don¡¯t need the interpretation.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Director Seok Ji-sung swallowed his saliva, knowing Hugo Gonzalez¡¯s usual personality. The Narutal Power employees discussed seriously with grave expressions. ¡°Even so, this negotiation is¡­¡± ¡°I think so too¡­¡± The Spanishnguage flew fast and created a tense atmosphere. Director Hong Seung-jae whispered to Yoo-hyun with an anxious expression. ¡°Your point is valid, but we will lose if we don¡¯t make a deal. There are other markets besides Spain.¡± ¡°I know.¡± ¡°Then why¡­¡± Director Hong Seung-jae was impatient. Hugo Gonzalez, who had finished the discussion, showed a subdued look. ¡°So you have nothing to gain and nothing to give, is that it?¡± If he wanted to break off the negotiation, he wouldn¡¯t have wasted his time. Yoo-hyun offered a reversal to the opponent who had concluded that there was nothing more to get. ¡°No. I have prepared anotherpensation.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the bus system.¡± ¡°The bus system?¡± Yoo-hyun ignored Anna Allen¡¯s surprise and showed the prepared data. The screen was filled with the details of the advanced bus system that Hansung SI and Hansung Electronics had jointly developed. Deputy Shin Nak-kyun blinked his eyes as he saw his data being used in an unexpected situation. ¡°Yes. We will provide Hansung¡¯s technology that built the foundation of the Seoul bus system and also upgraded the Sao Paulo bus system in Brazil.¡± ¡°Do you mean you will let us do business under Narutal Power¡¯s name?¡± ¡°Of course. The bus system will be supplied by Narutal Power. But we should also get something in return.¡± ¡°Wait a minute.¡± Anna Allen, who was faced with apletely different option, gathered the Narutal Power employees again. They put their heads together and discussed again. Yoo-hyun recalled a scene that was vivid in his memory. -Narutal Power became the world¡¯srgest transportation infrastructurepany as a result of boldly introducing the advanced bus system. Thanks to that, I was able to be the president of this wonderfulpany. Maria Carlos, who was more famous as a descendant of the Spanish royal family than the president of Narutal Power, said that when she came to Korea. He was there when she gave the presentation, wanting her connections. Was it because of that memory? Yoo-hyun thought of the bus system first when he heard the name Narutal Power, rather than the power. It was something that would happen in a few years, but he thought it would start around this time and checked it out. He found that they had contacted manypanies. The person in charge was Anna Allen, who was now looking nervous. That was also the reason why she was interested in the Seoul bus tour that Yoo-hyun suggested. While Yoo-hyun was chewing over the series of events he had gone through, Hugo Gonzalez opened his mouth. His voice was much softer and his tone was more careful than before. ¡°We need some time to review your proposal.¡± ¡°Then I will also send you the detailed internal data.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°Of course. I want to give you more, considering the future rtionship between Hansung and Narutal Power.¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun opened his heart, Hugo Gonzalez¡¯s mouth curled up. He looked at Anna Allen with a yful expression, hiding his stiff face. ¡°Anna should give him a kiss for this.¡± ¡°Not bad.¡± Anna Allen smiled and answered. Yoo-hyun blinked his eyes, pretending not to know. ¡°What?¡± At the same time, the Narutal Power employeesughed out loud. ¡°Hahaha.¡± The Hansung Energy employees also rxed their shoulders in the sessful atmosphere. Only one person, Deputy Shin Nak-kyun, did not look happy. The meeting ended after a few more words were exchanged in the friendly atmosphere. Yoo-hyun sent everyone away and leisurely organized hisptop. Then, Deputy Shin Nak-kyun spat out some Spanish to him. His tone was soft, but his content was harsh. ¡°How dare you sell someone else¡¯s project? Do you think you can get away with it?¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t youe out and say it instead of talking behind my back?¡± Yoo-hyun answered in fluent Spanish with a smirk. Deputy Shin Nak-kyun was shocked. ¡°Huh.¡± ¡°What are you surprised about? Do you think I can¡¯t do what you do?¡± ¡°Then why, why did you¡­¡± Deputy Shin Nak-kyun stuttered in disbelief. Yoo-hyun taught him a lesson. ¡°Deputy Shin, you can¡¯t negotiate by acting smart. Sometimes it¡¯s better to pretend you don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Deputy Shin Nak-kyun recalled Yoo-hyun¡¯s mistake. That one mistake changed the atmosphere dramatically, and the negotiation that could have been rough went smoothly. Yoo-hyun handed him a bag. ¡°Take this as a fee for my lecture.¡± Thud. Deputy Shin Nak-kyun took it in a daze. Yoo-hyun left without looking back. He hesitated for a while and followed him. The bag that he thought would fall to the ground was safely held in his arms. It was the next morning after the meeting. Director Seok Ji-sung sent a message to Yoo-hyun, who had just arrived at work. -Thanks to you, I think we gave a positive image of Hansung to the Narutal Power employees. Thank you. Director Seok Ji-sung kindly sent him this message before leaving for Spain. Yoo-hyun was grateful for his mind, as he would need his help a lot in the future. He sent a thank-you reply. As soon as the message was sent, a wee call came. He answered it right away. ¡°Dad, good morning.¡± -How did you answer so quickly? ¡°I was waiting for your call, dad.¡± -Hahaha. Do you know what I¡¯m going to say when I call you? He called just before work time, so Yoo-hyun knew his father¡¯s intention. He hit the nail on the head. ¡°Are you worried about how I¡¯m adapting to the new organization?¡± -Ah, you¡¯re so smart. I can¡¯t even ask you anything. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m doing well. And so is my work.¡± -It¡¯s a relief to hear that, but you should also know how to say when you¡¯re having a hard time. Yoo-hyun was sincere, but his father still sounded worried. He said someforting words to his father, who was like a sturdy tree. ¡°Then I¡¯ll bring you a lot of alcohol when I¡¯m having a hard time.¡± -Haha. I hope you have a hard time. I can¡¯t drink these days because I¡¯m teaching your mom how to drive. ¡°Driving?¡± -Don¡¯t you still oppose her driving? ¡°I¡¯m just worried.¡± -Don¡¯t tell your mom I said this. She¡¯ll scold me for worrying you. Yoo-hyun had a reason why he wanted his mother not to drive. It was because his mother had left the world in an ident caused by driving. Of course, Yoo-hyun knew he couldn¡¯t avoid it forever. He suppressed his feelings and said in a calm voice. ¡°No. I know mom needs to drive.¡± -Yeah. The side dish store has grown so much that I guess she needs it. ¡°What about the car?¡± -I¡¯m thinking of lending her a bongo car that¡¯s left in thepany to deliver the side dishes. ¡°That car is a bit¡­ Never mind.¡± Yoo-hyun was annoyed for a moment, but he calmed down again. She was still in training, so he had some time. -Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll teach her how to drive well. ¡°Yes. I trust you, the best driver.¡± -Yeah. You¡¯re so nice and burdensome. Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind was relieved by his father¡¯s joke. He exchanged a few more words with his father and ended the call. What should he do? He wanted to hire a driver for her, but his mother would never agree, knowing her personality. He was thinking about this when Deputy Shin Nak-kyun approached him. He looked gloomy for some reason. ¡°Director.¡± ¡°Yeah, what?¡± ¡°I¡¯m told to attend the team meeting.¡± ¡°Is it because of the meeting yesterday?¡± Yoo-hyun guessed right, and Deputy Shin Nak-kyun hesitated awkwardly. ¡°Well, actually¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be silly. It¡¯s natural to report to the team leader.¡± ¡°The atmosphere won¡¯t be very good.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me and just guide me. I can¡¯t bete for my first team meeting.¡± Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and patted his back. Deputy Shin Nak-kyun took a step. Yoo-hyun followed him leisurely, carrying his bag. Chapter 487: Chapter 487: As expected, the atmosphere in the meeting room was not good. It seemed like everyone in the team was deliberately sending hostile res at Yoo-hyun. Team leader Shim Byeong-jik watched the scene with his chin resting on his clenched fist. The air was tense and chilly in the meeting room. Thud. The first one to break the silence was Jeon Park-geun-deok, the deputy manager who lightly mmed the desk. He was the former project manager for Spain and he went on the offensive against Yoo-hyun. ¡°How can you be so reckless? How can you proceed with the project as you please?¡± ¡°I got everything you wanted without touching the wind farm site issue that you gave up on. What did I do wrong?¡±Yoo-hyun hit the nail on the head and the deputy manager with a broad face rolled his eyes. ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± To be honest, he had no right to say anything about this meeting since he had uploaded the handover documents in a mess. Taking advantage of his hesitation, Ji Won-ho, the deputy manager with a tall stature and dark skin, jumped in. He opened his mouth for the first time in a long while after being crushed by Song Hyun-seung, the executive director. ¡°You knew that the Spanish government wouldn¡¯t pay the eco-friendly subsidy, right? Then you should have gotten more out of them. Isn¡¯t that normal?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t know.¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t know?¡± ¡°Yes. I just guessed and it turned out well.¡± The deputy manager with narrowed eyes turned his head sharply toward Shin Nak-kyun, the assistant manager. ¡°Assistant manager Shin, is that true?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Then you should have told me from the start.¡± Having nothing to say, he unfairly scolded the assistant manager. The team leader Shim Byeong-jik¡¯s face hardened as he saw the pathetic sight of his team members. Then, Na Do-yeon, the deputy manager with round sses, looked at Yoo-hyun. She had a fair skin and long eyes that were impressive. She was the main contributor to introducing Hansung¡¯s bus system in Sao Paulo, Brazilst year. ¡°You¡¯re so talkative for someone who messed up someone else¡¯s project without permission.¡± ¡°I thought it would help your project.¡± ¡°Help? You clearly gave away our share to apany that has no technology. Is that what you¡¯re saying?¡± Na Do-yeon¡¯s sharp voice pierced his ears. He used to tremble at the sound of her voice, but now he could see the dot under her right eye in the round sses clearly. Instead of answering, Yoo-hyun asked a question. ¡°Is it true that you can make 300 billion won in sales if you win the bid for the transportation system in Bogota, Colombia?¡± ¡°Why are you asking that all of a sudden?¡± ¡°I¡¯m curious if you¡¯re satisfied with that much.¡± ¡°What?¡± Na Do-yeon¡¯s voice rose by a tone at Yoo-hyun¡¯s provocation. Yoo-hyun faced her cold gaze and raised the stakes. ¡°What about Guatem, Cuba, Chile, Argentina, Peru, and other Latin American cities that are in the direct export blind spot? Are you going topete fiercely and get one each year?¡± ¡°Of course. Isn¡¯t that obvious?¡± ¡°Then most of them will be taken away by yourpetitors.¡± ¡°The Latin American market is wide. It takes at least a year to open onework.¡± Na Do-yeon spat out as if to make a point, but Yoo-hyun threw a twist. ¡°Why do you bother to open a newwork?¡± ¡°Then what?¡± ¡°Narutal Power¡¯s power system is already installed in most of the Latin American regions. Narutal Power¡¯swork is connected to the governments of each country.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Na Do-yeon¡¯s pupils shook violently as she understood Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. She imagined the scenario in her head and Yoo-hyun showed her the picture he wanted. ¡°If you use Narutal Power as an intermediary, you can install the bus system in the whole of Latin America in one breath. Then¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun¡¯s words continued quickly, team leader Shim Byeong-jik intervened with a burst of anger. ¡°You¡¯re going too far with just one meeting. Why do you think the work is so easy? We¡¯ve been working hard for so long.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll tell you after I get the results.¡± Yoo-hyun stepped back and the team leader Shim Byeong-jik gritted his teeth. ¡°Let¡¯s see how it goes. If it doesn¡¯t work out, you have to keep your promise to quit.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled leisurely as he received the sharp gaze of the team leader Shim Byeong-jik. The team leader Shim Byeong-jik snorted as he returned to his seat, chewing on Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. ¡®How can a powerpany have anything to do with a bus system?¡¯ He thought it was absurd when he heard it from the assistant manager Shin Nak-kyun, but he really said such nonsense at the meeting. He seemed to be struggling to untangle the twisted situation, but the result was obvious. Narutal Power would either refuse to deal with them first, or push them with unreasonable conditions. There were only two choices. Even if a miracle happened, it was impossible for them to hand over the bus system that they were doing well to anotherpany. No matter how good the conditions were, there were too many people andpanies involved. There was no way a good result coulde out from any perspective. The team leader Shim Byeong-jik was sure of that. But what happened? It didn¡¯t even take a week for Narutal Power to contact them, and the conditions were beyond miraculous. Before the team leader Shim Byeong-jik¡¯s astonishment subsided, a team meeting led by the executive director Song Hyun-seung took ce. The executive director Song Hyun-seung, who opened the door and entered, praised Yoo-hyun right away. ¡°Hahaha. Manager Yoo, what kind of magic did you use to get this result?¡± ¡°It¡¯s thanks to deputy manager Na who made the bus system so well.¡± ¡°Really? It¡¯s also a skill to use it. Right, deputy manager Na?¡± ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right.¡± Na Do-yeon nodded her head without looking at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun had said something ridiculous, but Narutal Power offered it first, and the scale was huge. The project was a huge sess regardless of her likes and dislikes of Yoo-hyun, and she couldn¡¯t help but feel good. The executive director Song Hyun-seung picked up on that. ¡°Hehe. The 300 billion won project might be more than 3 trillion won. If we take over Latin America, it will be apletely different game. Don¡¯t you think?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll make sure that happens.¡± ¡°Good. Manager Yoo made the deal, so deputy manager Na should work hard.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll live up to your expectations.¡± Na Do-yeon answered confidently and the executive director Song Hyun-seung smiled kindly. It was a friendly look that he had never seen before, and the team members were bewildered. The more he did, the more anxious the team leader Shim Byeong-jik was, but the executive director Song Hyun-seung¡¯s interest was only on Yoo-hyun. ¡°But manager Yoo, how did youe up with the idea of linking the bus system?¡± ¡°It was lucky.¡± ¡°Lucky?¡± ¡°Yes. I tried to get a hold of the Seoul bus system, which I heard was so good, and I got it right away.¡± Yoo-hyun said it was luck, but the one who knew it was not luck was Shinnakgyun, who had been kicking his feet nonstop under the water. From entertaining to preparing materials, everything was targeting the final goal. How big of a picture did he draw? The more Shinnakgyun thought about Yoo-hyun¡¯s actions, the more puzzled he was. Leaving him behind, Songhyunseung, the director, revealed the reason why he was so happy. ¡°Hehe. If that¡¯s luck, then it¡¯s amazing. Thanks to that luck, you even pulled in the vice president of Narutal Power.¡± Shimbyeongjik, the team leader, asked in surprise. ¡°Vi, vice president? Do you mean Maria Carlos?¡± ¡°Yes. She called me personally and said she wanted to coborate with us. Do you know what that means?¡± ¡°It means we might have a connection with the Spanish royal family.¡± When they first contacted Narutal Power, Shimbyeongjik was the one who tried to make awork with Maria Carlos. But no matter what he did, he couldn¡¯t reach her. He was sure of that, but luck came rolling in from an unexpected direction. Shimbyeongjik¡¯s face was sour, but Songhyunseung smiled happily. ¡°Right. We got a greatwork. Hahaha.¡± ¡®He must be very pleased.¡¯ Yoo-hyun was surprised by Maria Carlos¡¯s enthusiasm, who he had a past rtionship with. He thought she would be interested, but he didn¡¯t expect her to act so quickly. He thought he could easily make a deal with her if he paid a little more attention to her. Yoo-hyun smiled as he thought that. He was modifying his n based on the updated information. Songhyunseung, who had a long smile on his lips, looked at Yoo-hyun. ¡°You showed such amazing results in a short time, I should do something for you.¡± ¡°Director, nothing is decided yet.¡± Shimbyeongjik tried to tackle him, but Songhyunseung was too happy to stop. ¡°Hehe. Shim, you have too small of a vision. That¡¯s the problem. Well, what do you think? The result is what matters.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Han, I¡¯ll give you a bonus within the limit of my authority. It¡¯ll be much bigger than the subsidiary, so you won¡¯t be disappointed even if it¡¯s the scale of my authority.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not possible. Thank you for your consideration.¡± The maximum limit of the group strategy room¡¯s authority without approval was 20 million won. It was the same amount of money he got as a reward for working hard to make the color phone a sess. ¡°Haha. You kept your promise with me, so I¡¯ll keep mine. And Shim, team leader.¡± Songhyunseung, who was smiling happily at Yoo-hyun, called Shimbyeongjik. ¡°Yes, director.¡± ¡°Give some encouragement money to the team, too. Buy them something delicious. The external strategy team is the center of our group strategy room, right?¡± ¡°Yes. Thank you.¡± Shimbyeongjik answered with a forced voice, and Songhyunseung pointed at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Especially Han, feed him well. Got it?¡± ¡°Yes? Oh¡­ okay.¡± Shimbyeongjik looked at Yoo-hyun with a twisted face as he answered. Squeak. Yoo-hyun¡¯s smile made Shimbyeongjik¡¯s expression worse. A littleter, when the clock hand pointed to 20 minutes before lunchtime. Shimbyeongjik, who was walking around, muttered with a troubled expression. ¡°What do we do?¡± Parkgeundeok, the deputy director, who had the same problem, pped his hands. He came up with a meaningless solution for a team member who was supposed to worry about the business direction of Hansung Group. ¡°Why don¡¯t we eat something he hates?¡± ¡°Hates?¡± ¡°Yes. Shin, go ask him. What kind of health food he can¡¯t eat.¡± Parkgeundeok¡¯s words didn¡¯t seem right to Shinnakgyun. Nadoyeon, the deputy director, also didn¡¯t look very bright. But Shinnakgyun couldn¡¯t refuse his senior¡¯s words. ¡°What are you doing? Go quickly.¡± ¡°Yes. Okay.¡± Shinnakgyun sighed inwardly and moved. Yoo-hyun casually answered Shinnakgyun, who came close and asked him something ridiculous. He sent him away and leaned back on his chair, looking at the article on the monitor screen. He had seen the article dozens of times, but he wanted to read it again and again. The video below the article yed vividly in his head without pressing the y button. He had watched it live with his colleagues at the gymst night, and he had watched the KO video dozens of times until noon today. He felt it every time he watched it, but Lee Jang-woo¡¯s movements were wless. It was obvious that professional coaches had helped him. He had no room toin, and Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t feel sorry at all. Rather, he was proud of his junior who was flying around the world. ¡°Son. You¡¯re really amazing.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled as he thought of his amazing junior. Shimbyeongjik, who never came near him, approached Yoo-hyun and coughed. ¡°Ahem. The team members agreed on eel. How about it, do you want to go with us?¡± ¡°No, thanks. I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°I see. It¡¯s a shame that you don¡¯t like eel.¡± Shimbyeongjik left an awkward remark and turned away. The team members looked at Yoo-hyun¡¯s face and went out. His junior was waving the Korean g in Japan, but they were making such a fuss over a meal. He couldn¡¯t help butugh at the sight of them. ¡°Kuku. What are they trying to do?¡± He shook his shoulders as he thought of their ridiculous appearance. Chapter 488: Chapter 488: The next day, Team Leader Shim Byeong-jik¡¯s remarkable timidity continued. He even bothered to mention to Yoo-hyun that he was going to eat eel again. ¡°Everyone loves eel so much.¡± ¡°Yes. Enjoy your meal.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The team members¡¯ expressions were not very bright, but Team Leader Shim¡¯s choice did not change. The same thing happened the following day, and the day after that. Team Leader Shim insisted on taking his team members to eat eel. Yoo-hyun clicked his tongue at his absurd behavior.¡°He must be possessed by an eel ghost.¡± He had no reason to care, so he walked out with a light step. He was used to eating lunch alone by now. There were many restaurants around Hansung Tower, but today Yoo-hyun chose a rice soup restaurant. The lunchtime of the Group Strategy Room was 30 minutes earlier than other ces, so the restaurant was quiet. Drrr. The rice soup restaurant owner greeted Yoo-hyun as he opened the door and entered. ¡°Yoo-hyun, I see you a lot these days.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no ce like your cooking, auntie.¡± ¡°That¡¯s nice. I appreciate your words.¡± ¡°It¡¯s the truth, not a lie.¡± ¡°Hoho. Come on, sit down. I¡¯ll give you extra meat.¡± The owner smiled pleasantly at Yoo-hyun¡¯s manner and hummed a song as she prepared the food. Yoo-hyun took out a spoon and ced it on the metal table, then looked around the restaurant out of habit. His eyes caught the frames lined up on one wall. They were certificates that Jung Ye-seul had received from college, and the most recent one was an excellence award. She barely made it to college, and ran around selling newspapers to be a reporter. It was an amazing sight. ¡°It¡¯s a wonder.¡± Yoo-hyun admired Jung Ye-seul¡¯s surprising transformation and checked the contents of the certificate. He blinked his eyes. ¡°Wow.¡± Thud. The owner put the rice soup on the table and asked. ¡°What? Is something wrong?¡± ¡°Auntie, is Ye-seul graduating this semester?¡± ¡°Yes. She¡¯s a senior. Time flies, doesn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Yes. It really does.¡± It seemed like yesterday when he took her to school on his motorcycle, and now the little girl was a senior. Yoo-hyun chuckled and the owner sat down on the chair across from him. ¡°I feel the same way. I can¡¯t believe you¡¯re a team leader already.¡± ¡°Ah, yes. I was promoted a bit faster. I¡¯ll enjoy the meal.¡± ¡°Yes. Eat well.¡± Yoo-hyun scooped up a spoonful of the boiling soup and put it in his mouth. The clear and refreshing soup was superb. The owner looked at him with a warm smile and put a piece of radish kimchi on his spoon. ¡°Are you not having a hard time these days?¡± ¡°Not at all. Why would I have a hard time?¡± ¡°But the noisy people from before are all gone. And youe here alone for lunch.¡± She must have been worried about him for a while, since he kepting alone. Yoo-hyun smiled with his eyes and said. ¡°I like it better this way. Thanks to you, I can have a quiet conversation with you, auntie.¡± ¡°Well, that¡¯s true. Hoho.¡± Yoo-hyun talked a lot with the owner while eating. The owner kept giving him more side dishes. These small moments of everyday life were a great joy to Yoo-hyun. It was when his rice soup was almost empty. Drrr. The door opened and a noisy sound came in. ¡°Team Leader, this is the right ce. Why do we have to eat eel every time?¡± ¡°Right. I¡¯m sick of eel. I can¡¯t eat it anymore.¡± ¡°But why a rice soup restaurant? Eel has soup too.¡± ¡°This ce is much better. There¡¯s noparison.¡± As Team Leader Shim stepped into the restaurant, saying that, he saw Yoo-hyun and was shocked. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go in¡­ Huh.¡± The team members behind him were also surprised and blinked their eyes. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun snickered and gestured. ¡°Sit down. I¡¯m done eating, so I¡¯ll get up soon.¡± ¡°Huh? Oh¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s natural to get tired of eating the same thing. Team Leader, the soup here is really amazing, so please try it.¡± As Yoo-hyun was about to get up from his seat, the owner pped her hands and eximed. ¡°Oh, are you Yoo-hyun¡¯s team leader?¡± ¡°Huh? Ah, yes. Yes, I am.¡± ¡°Oh, please take good care of him. You don¡¯t know how much he praises his team¡­¡± The owner bbered on, hoping to help Yoo-hyun somehow. The atmosphere was awkward, but the owner didn¡¯t stop. Yoo-hyun decided to end it before it got too long. ¡°Auntie, the team members have to eat too.¡± ¡°Oh, my. I¡¯m sorry. I was too happy to see you.¡± She must have been very worried about him to be so d to see his team members. Yoo-hyun was about to leave, but he said something to meet the owner¡¯s expectations. ¡°Then, please give them some delicious food. Make me proud.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Just trust me.¡± The owner winked and went back to the kitchen to prepare the food quickly. She looked like a mother caring for her son, and it touched his heart. Yoo-hyun vowed to repay her kindness and greeted his team members lightly. ¡°Then, enjoy your meal. I¡¯ll go ahead.¡± ¡°Uh, uh.¡± ¡°Pleasee in.¡± There was an awkward exchange, and Deputy Shin Nak-kyun bowed his head a little deeper than before. It was after Yoo-hyun left. Deputy Na Do-yeon¡¯s mouth twisted into a bitter smile. ¡°Why do we look so pathetic?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Damn it. It¡¯s annoying.¡± The silence was broken by Deputy Park Geun-deok, who spat out his displeasure. He didn¡¯t like the feeling of being looked down on by someone he had never paid attention to. Team Leader Shim Byeong-jik felt the same way. But that was only for a moment. Thud. Food that they didn¡¯t order filled the table, and everyone was bewildered. ¡°It¡¯s on the house, so don¡¯t be shy.¡± ¡°All of this is on the house?¡± Especially, Team Leader Shim¡¯s eyes widened. The owner smiled brightly at them. ¡°I¡¯m so grateful to Yoo-hyun for taking good care of me. You all look so handsome and beautiful, and you must have kind hearts too.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Everyone felt guilty and no one said a word. For a while, only the sound of chopsticks was heard. The food was surprisingly delicious. That evening, Yoo-hyun told Park Young-hoon, whom he met at a pub, what happened at lunch. He, who usually didn¡¯tugh at any jokes, burst intoughter. ¡°Puhahaha. What kind of ridiculous people are they?¡± ¡°I know, right?¡± ¡°When I watch TV dramas, the group strategy room people look so smart. But why do your side people look so stupid?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the same everywhere. Do you think your team is any different?¡± Park Young-hoon rolled his eyes at Yoo-hyun¡¯s question and soon nodded. ¡°Yeah, I guess. Our team leader got a DUI, the deputy bastard cheated on his wife, and the colleague bastard got into a fight with a newbie.¡± ¡°Kuku. That¡¯s worse.¡± ¡°It¡¯s worse, but we don¡¯t get bonuses like you. You¡¯re lucky. You got a lot of bonuses.¡± Yoo-hyun was surprised by Park Young-hoon¡¯s sudden confession. ¡°What are you talking about? Why are you jealous of the customer¡¯s bonus?¡± ¡°You¡¯ve saved over 100 million won with your bonuses. And you¡¯re going to spend it all at once. How can I not be jealous?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t look sorry?¡± ¡°Of course. You should spend some money. You¡¯ll turn into shit if you save too much.¡± Park Young-hoon said something reasonable for once, so Yoo-hyun made a generous offer. ¡°Okay. Then, to celebrate, I¡¯ll buy you a drink.¡± ¡°Of course. You have to buy me more when you think about the t-shirt settlement. That¡¯s right.¡± Yoo-hyun blinked at the unexpected words. ¡°What t-shirt? Oh, the palm?¡± ¡°Yeah. It will go into your B ount at once.¡± ¡°Did it sell well?¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s selling like crazy since Jang-woo beat up the Japanese guy. Look, there¡¯s one over there too.¡± Yoo-hyun turned his gaze to where Park Young-hoon pointed and chuckled. There was a couple wearing palm t-shirts at the table behind Yoo-hyun. As he had felt before, this was somethingpletely out of his expectation. ¡°There¡¯s really all kinds of things.¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard to believe, but it¡¯s true. Hey? There¡¯s news about yourpany over there?¡± Park Young-hoon, who was answering Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, looked at the TV on the wall and said. ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun silently looked at the same ce. The news headlines were scrolling at the bottom of the TV that was showing a music program. Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression looked serious, and Park Young-hoon¡¯s voice also became serious. ¡°What¡¯s that? Is the strike rted to you?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a group matter.¡± ¡°But don¡¯t you have a union management team in your subsidiary? Do you have to manage that kind of thing in the group strategy room?¡± ¡°Usually, they handle it themselves.¡± Park Young-hoon nodded as if he expected Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer. ¡°Well, yeah. A high-level talent who negotiates with a Spanishpany wouldn¡¯t go to such a ce.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled meaningfully and shrugged his shoulders. Narutal Power¡¯s vice president stepped in, and Song Hyun-seung, the director, rolled up his sleeves. The progress of the work was tremendous. Hansung Energy¡¯s Spanish sr power nt had passed the 90% mark of the negotiation and was left with the details. For the bus system part, Deputy Na Do-yeon went to Spain with Hansung SI¡¯s technicians to solve it himself. Meanwhile, Deputy Shin Nak-kyun ran around like crazy. He learned by repetition and dealt with the unexpected situations that arose. Now, even if Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t give him a work list, he reached the level where he could do it on his own. ¡°Team Leader, should I prepare for an additional meeting with Narutal Power?¡± ¡°Why do you think so?¡± ¡°I think we need to meet with the higher-ups if we want to use their infrastructure for sure.¡± ¡°Oh, are you right?¡± Yoo-hyun praised him and Deputy Shin bowed his head, then stopped. ¡°Thank¡­ I¡¯ll check and let you know.¡± He swallowed the words he was about to say and backed away as if he was walking backwards. He¡¯s a funny guy. Yoo-hyun snickered when he was about to turn around. Deputy Shin bumped into a man who was walking towards him. Thud. A sharp voice rang out from the man with a short stature and a solid build. ¡°Hey, you bastard, are you out of your mind? Is this your living room?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Is that enough if you¡¯re sorry? Will you say the same thing if you make a mistake with a customer?¡± He made a big deal out of a small bump. Yoo-hyun rolled his eyes and Deputy Shin bowed his head. ¡°I¡¯ll correct it.¡± ¡°What correction? What did Team Leader Shim teach you?¡± ¡°Then how¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s enough. Just get out of here.¡± The man who pushed Deputy Shin away looked at Yoo-hyun. His eyes, nose, and mouth gathered on his angr chin were very impressive. Yoo-hyun recalled the past memories from his unforgettable face and nodded slightly to him, who had worked with him before and was now a team leader of another team. Then, Team Leader Bae Jae-chan of the Internal Strategy Team turned his head and walked away. Yoo-hyun had something to ask him anyway. ¡°I¡¯ll see you soon.¡± He projected the uing events in his head. Chapter 489: Chapter 489: While Yoo-hyun was gazing at the distance, Team Leader Shim Byeong-jik was ring at him. He couldn¡¯t do anything to him right now, since he had achieved a great sess. But he wanted to get rid of Yoo-hyun as soon as he had a chance. Why was he so obsessed with Yoo-hyun? The reason was pointed out by Team Leader Bae Jae-chan of the Internal Strategy Team. ¡°Do you think you can turn copper into gold by coating it?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Team Leader Shim tilted his head, and Team Leader Bae smiled coldly. ¡°Didn¡¯t Director Kwon get fired because of him?¡±¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°And how much did you suffer to clean up the mess he made? No sane person would ept that.¡± ¡°Yeah. I feel sick every time I see him, but I don¡¯t know what the boss is thinking.¡± Team Leader Shimined in a bitter voice, and Team Leader Bae shook his head. ¡°I don¡¯t understand either.¡± ¡°Honestly, he was the one who opposed him the most, but now he¡¯s only protecting him.¡± Team Leader Bae made an unexpected suggestion to the grumbling Team Leader Shim. ¡°Then why don¡¯t you make him oppose him again?¡± ¡°How easy is that?¡± ¡°You just need to nt a seed of doubt.¡± ¡°How?¡± ¡°If he thinks that he has a hidden agenda behind his actions, the boss won¡¯t be able to support him blindly.¡± Team Leader Shim¡¯s eyebrows twitched at the usible story. ¡°What do you have in mind?¡± ¡°How about using the Wonju factory strike as a card?¡± ¡°Wonju factory?¡± ¡°Yes. The story goes like this¡­¡± Team Leader Shim was convinced by Team Leader Bae¡¯s exnation. ¡°That¡¯s brilliant.¡± ¡°I learned it all from you, senior.¡± The two faces smiled warmly at each other for once. Meanwhile, Yoo-hyun, who had sessfully started the Spain project, was preparing for the next step. One of his preparations was to check the data of the Internal Strategy Team in the shared folder. He looked into the strike case of Hansung Precision, which he had checked before, in more detail. There was not much updated information, but it was enough to get a sense of the situation on the ground. Click. Hansung Precision was apany that processed parts for Hansung Electronics¡¯ appliances, mobile phones, and so on. It had four factories in Korea, and the first one built in Wonju was the ce where Hansung Group started. Since it was an old factory, it was less automated, but it had the advantage of being able to produce various products flexibly. It had never had a strike before. But why did a strike suddenly happen? And why was the strike data organized by the Internal Strategy Team? If Yoo-hyun¡¯s guess was right, it was likely that it was ordered by the Management Support Team. They had the highest priority of assisting the chairman, and they wouldn¡¯t be happy about the strike. In fact, the Wonju factory was a ce where the memories of the former chairman and the current chairman were stored. Besides, the news that broke out in the media also contributed to the movement of the Management Support Team. This meant that there would be a generous reward if they could wrap up this matter well. Since his goal was to ess the core of the Group Strategy Office, Yoo-hyun wanted to take advantage of this opportunity. ¡°The problem is how to persuade Team Leader Bae.¡± There could be many ways, but it was not easy to give a reasonable reason for a project managed by another team. But an unexpected opportunity came to Yoo-hyun. It was the general meeting of the department that was held in the conference room a few dayster. That was his chance. After Team Leader Bae Jae-chan of the Internal Strategy Team, Team Leader Shim Byeong-jik presented the progress of his team project. As the presentation was about to end, Team Leader Shim suddenly brought up Yoo-hyun. ¡°The Spain sr power nt project can be handled by Hansung Energy itself now. It¡¯s all thanks to Mr. Han¡¯s hard work.¡± ¡°Yeah. He practically did everything.¡± Listening to the report, Director Song Hyun-seung nodded, and Team Leader Bae chimed in. ¡°That means he has some free time now, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Don¡¯t you, Mr. Han?¡± Team Leader Shim gave Yoo-hyun an awkward smile. It was a situation where the two team leaders, who would never do that normally, were creating a cheerful atmosphere as if they had made a deal. What are they up to? Yoo-hyun hid his curiosity and yed along with them. ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. There are still some things left to do, but Mr. Shin Nak-kyun is doing so well that I think I¡¯ll be free for a while.¡± As Yoo-hyun answered, Team Leader Bae jumped in. ¡°Oh, then you should take on a new project. Team Leader Shim, can I borrow him for our work?¡± ¡°What kind of work?¡± ¡°As I mentioned earlier, we need to select a person in charge of the Wonju factory strike. It seems perfect for Mr. Han to take care of it.¡± ¡°Hmm, it would be good for him to gain some experience, but¡­¡± Team Leader Shim pretended to hesitate and stepped back, and Team Leader Bae became more aggressive. ¡°Boss, how can you say no?¡± Director Song Hyun-seung frowned, recalling what Team Leader Bae had said to him a while ago. -Boss, Mr. Han Yoo-hyun will surely refuse to take on this project and ask for a core project. Judging by his actions so far, what he wants is not the sess of our organization, but the secrets of our organization. Please check it out. He knew that Director Shin Kyung-soo was behind him, so he couldn¡¯t believe his words. He actually wanted to give him a core project and get the results right away. But he was curious to see if it was true, so he tested Yoo-hyun. ¡°What project do you want to do, Mr. Han? I¡¯ll grant your wish.¡± ¡°¡­¡± As soon as he said that, the faces of the people in charge of the existing projects turned sour. They were afraid that their projects might be taken away by him. On the other hand, Yoo-hyun was secretly delighted. The project he wanted to take on was rolling into hisp, and he couldn¡¯t hate it. Of course, he didn¡¯t show it on the surface, but stepped back and looked at his opponent. ¡°I saw the strike information when the Internal Strategy Team presented earlier, and it looked quite troublesome.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Director Song Hyun-seung wrinkled his forehead. Yoo-hyun seized the opportunity and went straight ahead. ¡°I¡¯m worried if I can handle such a big project without any experience.¡± ¡°It is difficult indeed. It¡¯s not for nothing that our team members have been investigating the strike.¡± Team Leader Bae spoke on behalf of Director Song Hyun-seung. He had a rough idea of what he was thinking. Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and shrugged. ¡°It must be really hard.¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s a huge risk for me to handle this case. But as a member of the group strategy team, you should be able to take such risks.¡± Yoo-hyun saw right through the intentions of Team Leader Bae Jaechan, who emphasized the results. He was sure that Bae Jaechan had nned this assuming that Yoo-hyun would not take the strike case. He wanted to make Yoo-hyun look like a coward who ran away from difficult tasks. And of course, he wanted to get the support of the person in charge while doing the work he deserved. Yoo-hyun suppressed theughter that was about to burst out in front of such a petty trick. Executive Director Song Hyun-seung, who misunderstood his expression as being embarrassed, quickly changed the subject. ¡°Hmm, if that¡¯s what you think, I can¡¯t help it. Then what kind of project do you want?¡± ¡°What I want is¡­¡± Yoo-hyun hesitated for a moment at the unexpected change of attitude from Executive Director Song Hyun-seung. He couldn¡¯t answer right away. He had to show some signs of struggle. Team Leader Bae Jaechan, who was restless by Yoo-hyun¡¯s hesitation, intervened to appeal more. ¡°Sir, why don¡¯t you try the strike case, no matter how hard it is? I¡¯ll support you.¡± ¡°Yes, please try it.¡± Team Leader Shim Byungjik also joined in, as if they had made a deal. It was the perfect timing for Yoo-hyun, so he immediately jumped in. ¡°I guess I have no choice. Then I¡¯ll take it.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± The eyes of the two team leaders widened as if they had made a promise. Executive Director Song Hyun-seung, who was slightly surprised by Yoo-hyun¡¯s unexpected attitude, asked again. ¡°You want to take the strike case?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll do it if it can help the organization.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you want to do something bigger? Didn¡¯t you hope for that?¡± ¡°Sir, the result I want to show is not just a big achievement from the outside.¡± ¡°Then what?¡± ¡°I also want to show that I can stabilize the internal organization.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s confident answer made Executive Director Song Hyun-seung¡¯s eyebrows twitch. ¡°You want to handle both inside and outside?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s something I have to do.¡± ¡°I see.¡± It all made sense if Yoo-hyun thought that the person he wanted to impress was Director Shin Kyungsoo. Executive Director Song Hyun-seung, who misunderstood him, smiled very satisfied. At that moment, Team Leader Bae Jaechan, who was hiding his confusion, asked. ¡°As I said, this strike case is not easy at all, right?¡± ¡°It would be hard if I were alone, but didn¡¯t you say you would support me?¡± ¡°I can give you some guidance, but you have to do it yourself in the end.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine. You just need to share the materials you¡¯ve already prepared. If your team members worked hard to research the data, they must have the detailed direction as well.¡± As Yoo-hyun pointed out the specific part, Team Leader Bae Jaechan blinked in surprise. There was no way he had prepared such materials without taking action. ¡°Well¡­¡± Before he could finish his sentence, Executive Director Song Hyun-seung nodded. ¡°Of course. You can¡¯t just pass it on when he¡¯s willing to take over someone else¡¯s work, right? Isn¡¯t that right, Team Leader Bae?¡± ¡°Yes? Ye-yes.¡± Team Leader Bae Jaechan made a displeased face, and Executive Director Song Hyun-seung frowned. He only wanted to see the results through Yoo-hyun. ¡°Team Leader Bae, don¡¯t stutter and speak clearly. Are you going to dump the work without any exnation?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ll prepare the materials and report to you.¡± ¡°You better do that. Yoo-hyun, do you need anything else?¡± Executive Director Song Hyun-seung smiled contentedly and winked at Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun, who received his trustful gaze, promised. ¡°This is enough. I¡¯ll show you the results as much as you care.¡± ¡°Hahaha. That¡¯s a very good attitude.¡± With Executive Director Song Hyun-seung¡¯sughter, Yoo-hyun¡¯s new task was decided. After the meeting, Team Leader Shim Byungjik stayed in his seat and pondered over the situation. It was obvious that if he had ambition, he would aim for the main project, but he didn¡¯t. Even when Executive Director Song Hyun-seung gave him a chance, he chose to take on the worst task. He couldn¡¯t say that he was a naive rookie who made a mistake, because he had done a great job in the Spain project. He became more and more worried. What was he missing? As Team Leader Shim Byungjik was reviewing the process, Team Leader Bae Jaechan came up to him and nagged. ¡°Sir, what are you going to do now?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Ha. The situation is messed up.¡± ¡°You should be happy that you got rid of the annoying work. Don¡¯t worry about it.¡± Team Leader Shim Byungjik said it lightly, but Team Leader Bae Jaechan was not. ¡°I have to report to the person in charge. I have to do the work, give up the results, and what is this?¡± ¡°Why did you say something unnecessary and get yourself in trouble?¡± ¡°Really, you don¡¯t care about other people¡¯s work. Damn it.¡± Unable to contain his anger, Team Leader Bae Jaechan spat out a curse and left the meeting room. Team Leader Shim Byungjik clicked his tongue at Team Leader Bae Jaechan. ¡°What a two-faced guy. Tsk.¡± He had been so confident until a while ago, but now he was nowhere to be seen. Yoo-hyun, who left the meeting room, greeted Executive Director Song Hyun-seung once more and returned to his seat. His steps were very light, because he felt refreshed. He had solved the problem he had been worrying about, and he had gained something as well. Team Leader Bae Jaechan, who had given him such a gift, approached him. His eyes, nose, and mouth were all scrunched up, showing that he was quite angry. ¡°What are you up to?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Why did you suddenly say you wanted to go to Wonju?¡± ¡°It was the work you suggested, so I couldn¡¯t refuse.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s answer, Team Leader Bae Jaechan asked him bluntly. ¡°Is that all?¡± ¡°Do you want me to tell the person in charge that I want a different project?¡± Yoo-hyun answered as if he was troubled, and Team Leader Bae Jaechan put his hand on his forehead and groaned. ¡°Ha. Damn. How can you say that?¡± ¡°If I did something wrong, I¡¯ll fix it.¡± ¡°Why did you ask for the data?¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll pretend that part didn¡¯t happen.¡± His expression was polite, but why was he so annoying? Team Leader Bae Jaechan became more irritated, but he couldn¡¯t say anything. Chapter 490: Chapter 490: He waved his hand in resignation, thinking that if he made a fuss, it would reach the ears of Director Song Hyun-seung. ¡°No, go ahead.¡± ¡°But this is my seat.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Team Leader Bae Jae-chan, who looked around, hid his boiling anger and turned away. He was still simple-minded and impatient as ever. And he was still digging his own grave. -You take care of the channel project. I¡¯m giving you a favor, so be grateful. In the past, he had dumped the work on Yoo-hyun, thinking that coborating with the channel was difficult.But that project turned out to be a huge sess by luck. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun not only achieved sess as a project leader, but also made a connection with Laura Parker, which allowed him to thrive afterwards. Whatever the reason, Yoo-hyun was someone he wanted to bow twice to for saving his life. ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun sincerely thanked his former boss, who was walking away. Director Song Hyun-seung was a man who kept his word. Team Leader Bae Jae-chan, who knew that fact better than anyone, reluctantly moved. He drove his team members crazy and busily investigated the strike at the Wonju factory. He even showed his sincerity by going on a business trip himself to create non-existent data. The situation where he had to work harder to pass on the worksted for about a week. He presented the contents that he had personally organized in the office in charge. ¡°The background of the strike at the Hansung Precision Wonju factory is that the resistance of the employees who were forcibly moved to the Seosan factory is the direct cause¡­¡± Not only the hidden causes, but also the reasons why they had not agreed so far were exined in detail. Especially, he mentioned why the union had proposed uneptable conditions for the group, such as a 20 percent increase in basic sry and a 500 percent increase in incentives. Yoo-hyun nodded his head at the rather specific content. Director Song Hyun-seung, who showed a simr reaction, asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°What do you think, Mr. Han?¡± ¡°I can see clearly how Hansung Precision¡¯s executives handled the union strike.¡± ¡°How so?¡± ¡°Especially, I liked the part where he investigated the backgrounds of the key personnel in detail.¡± ¡°Hmm, you¡¯re right. I agree with you.¡± At the positive answer of Director Song Hyun-seung, Team Leader Bae Jae-chan finally opened his eyes wide. He tried to wrap up the work quickly. ¡°Then¡­¡± Then, an unexpected word came out of Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth. ¡°But, sir, there is one thing that bothers me.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what the group wants in this negotiation. The content is faithful, but it seems like there is no goal.¡± ¡°Hmm, a goal.¡± Yoo-hyun pretended not to know, but it was not easy to set a target condition. He had to examine the profits and prospects of the Wonju factory from various angles toe up with a realistic increase n. That¡¯s your job. Team Leader Bae Jae-chan swallowed the words that came up to his throat and forced a smile. ¡°Haha. Isn¡¯t it better to consider that while negotiating?¡± ¡°No, Mr. Han is right. Now that I think about it, we were toox in dealing with the strike.¡± At the words of Director Song Hyun-seung, Team Leader Bae Jae-chan stuttered. ¡°No, sir, that¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°Team Leader Bae, you did well, but please pay more attention. We need a goal to judge Mr. Han¡¯s sess, don¡¯t we?¡± ¡°¡­¡± He lost his words, and Yoo-hyun thanked him. ¡°Thank you for your help.¡± ¡°Haha. Mr. Han is too polite. Right, Team Leader Bae?¡± ¡°Yes? Oh, yes. Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± Director Song Hyun-seung widened his already big eyes and asked, and Team Leader Bae Jae-chan clenched his teeth and nodded. Yoo-hyun really got a free ride thanks to Team Leader Bae Jae-chan¡¯s desperate effort(?). He just had to sit still and click the mouse. He could see the updated content in detail in real time, so there was no need to go out of his way. Besides, the senior staff of the internal strategy team helped him. The quality of the data was much better than when he had to instruct Shin Nak-kyun every time. He felt like honey wasing into his mouth while lying down. ¡°Life is good.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled and closed the data window he had already checked. Click. Then he logged into the Hansung Precision intr with the master authority of the group strategy office. This was also an authority he easily obtained thanks to Team Leader Bae Jae-chan¡¯s sacrifice(?). -You want to check the internal approval data of Hansung Precision? Hey, I¡¯ll give you the authority, so you do the research yourself. Yoo-hyun snickered, recalling Team Leader Bae Jae-chan¡¯s annoyed remark. He used the group strategy office system to his heart¡¯s content, as a way of expressing his gratitude. The system, which was created for internal audits, was somewhat crude, but there was no problem in getting information. If he entered the right keywords, the detailed information came out as an excel file, which was very good for Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun used this to scrutinize the corporate card usage and work content of the key executives of Hansung Precision. That work was repeated for a while. Yoo-hyun pped his hands after putting down the mouse. ¡°As expected, I knew it.¡± As expected, this strike was not a coincidence. There were people who were scheming behind the scenes, and if he sorted out that part, there was a high possibility that the problem would be solved. One person. He judged that person to be the key. ¡°You¡¯ve met your match.¡± He felt like doing this kind of thing, and a smile hung on Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips. Shin Nak-kyun, who was watching Yoo-hyun from behind, tilted his head. ¡®What¡¯s so good about going to the strike site?¡¯ Even if the internal strategy team made good data, it was a different matter to go to the strike site and confront them. It was a matter that was so tangled up that it could not be solved within the subsidiary. And since it was something that the management support department cared about, the risk of failure was also considerable. It was not for nothing that they hated it in the internal strategy team. He hid his curious mind and Shin Nak-kyun cautiously approached Yoo-hyun. ¡°Sir, do you have a minute?¡± ¡°Tell me.¡± ¡°It¡¯s about the additional meeting for Narutal Power that you gave me feedback on.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s head turned involuntarily at the sound of the too-polite voice. The bravado of wanting to quit the project after the first meeting was nowhere to be seen. Rather, he looked very diligent, sping his hands together respectfully. It was probably a mask he wore out of his desire to stay on this project, but Yoo-hyun liked it better that way. As long as the reward was certain, he would do whatever it took to get the job done. Yoo-hyun asked his junior, who had already set his course, directly. ¡°Why do you have to put so much effort into this? I don¡¯t get it.¡± ¡°Yes. The content makes it seem like some VIP is attending¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. A VIP is attending.¡± ¡°What?¡± Yoo-hyun exined slowly to the surprised Shin Nakgyun, the assistant manager. ¡°Maria Carlos ising. Or rather, you have to make it happen from now on.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± Ignoring the assistant manager who couldn¡¯t close his mouth, Yoo-hyun recalled the time when Maria Carlos visited Korea in the past. She was a business-savvy woman who wished to have an interest in IT on behalf of the Spanish royal family. Therefore, she brought the Spanish royals with her when she visited Korea. Naturally, the royal families of Ilsung Group and Hansung Group were eager to establish a rtionship with them. Although the situation was different from the past, there was a high possibility that the same thing would happen, considering the initiative that Maria Carlos showed by calling Song Hyun-seung, the executive director, herself. If that happened? It would be no problem to get into the center of the royal family. Yoo-hyun, who got up from his seat, said bluntly to Shin Nakgyun, the assistant manager. ¡°Do you realize how important your job is?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, yes.¡± ¡°If you seed, it¡¯s all your achievement. Pay attention.¡± ¡°Ah, yes. I¡¯ll do my best.¡± The assistant manager, who was stuttering, bowed his head to Yoo-hyun for the first time. He quickly raised his head, but it was toote. Yoo-hyun finished establishing the hierarchy by tapping his shoulder lightly. ¡°Kid. Do well.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll make sure to seed.¡± Shin Nakgyun, the assistant manager, seemed to have given up and ignited his will. He looked very blind to anything but sess. ¡®So that¡¯s your limit.¡¯ Yoo-hyun, who had finished the preliminary investigation, left for his business trip after reporting to his supervisor. There was some talk in the team because of his long business trip. ¡°Seriously, who does he think he is, going on a business trip for a month?¡± ¡°He must have realized that it¡¯s not easy. That¡¯s why he¡¯s trying to kill time, right?¡± ¡°Geez. He¡¯s using his authority to go on a business trip like this.¡± ¡°Let him be. If he spends so much time and doesn¡¯t produce any results, he¡¯ll be buried eventually.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Park Geundeok, the deputy manager, who was nagging, nudged Shin Nakgyun, the assistant manager, who was silent. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t you think so too?¡± ¡°Huh? Oh, yes.¡± ¡°This kid, look at him hesitating. You¡¯re getting influenced by him, being so naive.¡± ¡°Shin, the assistant manager, snap out of it. You¡¯ll be screwed too if you keep this up.¡± ¡°¡­¡± After Park Geundeok, the deputy manager, Ji Wonho, the deputy manager, also nagged, but Shin Nakgyun, the assistant manager, remained silent. He had already made up his mind. Yoo-hyun was not an easy person. He couldn¡¯t say it out loud, but he felt that Yoo-hyun would seed. Not just a mediocre sess, but a surprising oue that would shock everyone. Did he really get influenced by him? He shook his head at the absurd thought. ¡°Hahaha.¡± After that, theughter of the team members who ridiculed Yoo-hyun spread. Yoo-hyun knew that he couldn¡¯t catch the eye of the management support team with a mediocre sess. That¡¯s why he nned to create a result that would exceed everyone¡¯s expectations. For that, he needed a thorough preparation, and that was the reason why he stayed in Seoul, not in Wonju, for the first week of his business trip. Ding. Yoo-hyun opened the entrance door of Taejong Law Firm, located in Jongno, Seoul. Following the receptionist, Yoo-hyun was able to meet the man who was his acquaintance in the past after a short wait. He looked much younger, but his sharp face and expressionless eyes were the same. Yoo-hyun greeted him, taking in his face that he hadn¡¯t seen in a long time. ¡°Nice to meet you, Attorney Kwon Chiyeol. I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun, the one who contacted you.¡± ¡°Hmm, you¡¯re younger than I thought.¡± ¡°Is that a problem?¡± ¡°No. Please have a seat.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun, who sat on the sofa, handed over the document before Attorney Kwon Chiyeol asked. This document, which he mentioned on the phone, made the busy Attorney Kwon Chiyeol agree to meet Yoo-hyun. Attorney Kwon Chiyeol, who picked up the document, silently scanned the content. Flip. As the document was turned page by page, the details of Yoo-hyun¡¯s separate investigation on the Wonju factory strike case were revealed. Yoo-hyun watched Attorney Kwon Chiyeol, who was concentrating, and recalled the memory of meeting him here. -Do you think I¡¯ll fall for dirty money? He had a sharp expression on his face, and Attorney Kwon Chiyeol was on the opposite side of Yoo-hyun at the time. To be exact, he was against Yoo-hyun in every matter, such as the union strike, the massyoffs, and the demolition of thend around Hansung Tower. He always stood on the side of the weak, and he was capable enough to face the Hansung Group¡¯s legal team alone. Yoo-hyun wanted to make him his ally, so he stopped by here. But in the end, he had to turn back without even getting a cup of tea. When Yoo-hyun snapped out of his thoughts, it was then. Thud. Attorney Kwon Chiyeol, who had checked thest page, put the document on the table with a slightly flushed face. ¡°This is very interesting.¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s something that everyone can benefit from, with your help.¡± ¡°The employees too?¡± ¡°Of course. They will work under much better conditions.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, Attorney Kwon Chiyeol¡¯s mouth, which had been expressionless, curved up slightly. And then, for the first time, a friendly word came out of his mouth. Chapter 491: Chapter 491: ¡°It seems like a long story, would you like a cup of tea?¡± ¡°The subtle aroma of burdock tea is tempting.¡± ¡°An excellent choice. Please wait a moment.¡± ¡°Take your time.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled as he watched Lawyer Kwon Chi-yeol get up from his seat. Their rtionship hadpletely changed from the past and it was unfolding before his eyes. Yoo-hyun met with Lawyer Kwon Chi-yeol and first stopped by the Hansung Precision Seosan factory. He didn¡¯t have to reveal that he belonged to the group strategy office, as he easily essed the ce using his master authority. There, he confirmed what he had guessed and moved on to the Hansae Ilbo headquarters.He was able to meet the editor-in-chief with the power of his group strategy office business card. Otherwise? It would have been an impossible ce to reach. The editor-in-chief greeted him with a slightly annoyed face. ¡°What brings you here from the group strategy office?¡± ¡°I want to check something. Please have a seat.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Yoo-hyun responded with a rxed expression. Then he told him an interesting story. ¡°It¡¯s about the article on the Wonju factory strike.¡± ¡°Is there a problem?¡± ¡°Actually¡­¡± As Yoo-hyun¡¯s words went on, the editor-in-chief¡¯s eyes sparkled. Yoo-hyun also met with Park Young-hoon and checked the temporary funding limit that could be useful. He then took some time to visit the Yongsan electronics market and buy the equipment he needed to handle the work. All of this was to make sure he dealt with the strike issue. That didn¡¯t mean he only worked while staying in Seoul. He had some leeway, so he took care of some personal tasks that he had postponed. Buying a car was one of them. Beep. As he opened the door and entered the store, he heard a loud voice from the staff. ¡°Wee. This is Hyunil Motors Eunpyeong branch, where we serve our customers with love and sincerity.¡± This ce was the one with the highest overall score among the car dealershipsparison chart that Jang Joon-sik had organized in the past, so it was trustworthy. Yoo-hyun received a quick guide from the salesperson rmended by Jang Joon-sik. ¡°This SUV is a midsize model, but it has 20 percent more interior space than itspetitors, and the built-in interior is a coboration with Navitime¡­¡± ¡°How about the passenger seat?¡± ¡°The seat can be raised quite high, so it has a wide view. That¡¯s why women especially prefer this car.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll take this car.¡± ¡°Really? You don¡¯t need to see any other cars?¡± He didn¡¯t need to hear any more. He chose his car and headed for the next one. It was his mother¡¯s turn now. Yoo-hyun, who had made up his mind, pointed to the car next to him. ¡°I¡¯ve already looked into it. And please show me that car too.¡± The salesperson who received Yoo-hyun¡¯s gesture ran over with quick steps. He stood in front of therge sedan and said with a proud voice. ¡°This car is the highest-end model of Hyunil Motors, and it¡¯s the car that the chairman drives. It¡¯s also famous as the presidential escort vehicle.¡± ¡°What about safety?¡± ¡°It¡¯s excellent enough to receive the highest safety rating in the US. We are confident that we are definitely superior to ourpetitors in this regard. However, the price is¡­¡± ¡°I see. I¡¯ll take this one too.¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t told you the price yet, it¡¯s quite high.¡± The salesperson was shocked, but it didn¡¯t matter. Price was not an issue in front of his mother¡¯s safety. Traffic ident. If he couldn¡¯t prevent it, he desperately needed the minimum safety device. His mother was the only one in the world. He had nothing to regret for her. Even if the price was ten times higher, he would buy it if it was safe. Yoo-hyun expressed his will. ¡°It¡¯s okay. Please raise the safety option to the maximum.¡± ¡°Wow. Thank you. I¡¯ll do my best to serve you.¡± The salesperson bowed and ran to get the contract, and Yoo-hyun signed it right away. It took less than 30 minutes for Yoo-hyun to finish everything at the car dealership. The car salesperson was not a person who talked nonsense, although he talked a lot. As he said he would do his best to serve him, the car was delivered a few dayster. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun was able to drive to his business trip. Vroom. As Yoo-hyun held the steering wheel, Han Jae-hee, who was sitting in the passenger seat, asked. ¡°How do you feel? Being the first person to ride this car with me?¡± ¡°Very good, very good.¡± ¡°But why do you look like that? You look annoyed that I got in before Da-hye unni.¡± He hit the nail on the head with his question, and Yoo-hyun hid his embarrassment and asked. ¡°Do you know who Da-hye is?¡± ¡°You send hearts to each other every day on KakaoTalk, why wouldn¡¯t I know? Her profile picture looks pretty too.¡± ¡°Ugh. Don¡¯t say anything unnecessary to mom.¡± ¡°Nyah. I¡¯m going to say you¡¯re getting married soon, no, you¡¯re going to have a grandchild soon.¡± ¡°Hey.¡± Yoo-hyun was about to grab his sister¡¯s head when it happened. Beep beep beep. The buzzer rang and the caller¡¯s name appeared on the navigation screen. ¡°Huh? Mom?¡± ¡°Please keep your mouth shut.¡± Yoo-hyun warned Han Jae-hee and pressed the button on the steering wheel to answer the phone. Soon, his mother¡¯s voice rang through the audio speaker. -Yoo-hyun, what is this car? ¡°What do you mean? It¡¯s your son¡¯s heart for you.¡± -I don¡¯t need a car, why did you send me this? His mother¡¯s words made Han Jae-hee mutter to herself. ¡°You don¡¯t need it, you were so happy when oppa got you car insurance.¡± ¡°Shh.¡± Yoo-hyun put his index finger on his lips and gave his mother the answer she wanted. ¡°You have to drive now, mom. You said you needed a car for your side dish store, which is getting bigger.¡± -Isn¡¯t that too fancy for something like that? I heard that only bigpany presidents ride cars like that. ¡°Hey, my mother is also a big side dish shop owner, so what¡¯s wrong with that? It¡¯s much better than my father¡¯s bongo.¡± -Well, that¡¯s true. That was a bit shabby. ¡°That car will be much morefortable and nice. And safer too. I¡¯ve got a big insurance guarantee, so don¡¯t worry about driving.¡± Yoo-hyun said that, emphasizing safety. At the same time, one memory filled his head. -The problem was the car¡¯s brake defect. The car that thepany rented out was so old that the parts were loose. I offer my condolences to the deceased. It was Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart that he didn¡¯t want to lose his mother in vain again. Maybe his feelings were conveyed, because his mother said something that touched Yoo-hyun¡¯s heart. -Thank you. And I¡¯ll drive safely. ¡°That¡¯s enough. What does dad say?¡± -He pretends to be calm on the outside, but he seems to be very hurt inside. Well, whatever. He¡¯s not my son. ¡°Haha. You did well, mother.¡± Yoo-hyunughed at his mother¡¯s joke. It was then that his mother said something that she didn¡¯t need to say. -Of course. My son is the best, no matter what. He¡¯s a hundred times better than my daughter. Suddenly, Han Jae Hee, who had been silent, shouted. ¡°Mom.¡± -Oh, Jae Hee, why are you there? ¡°I heard everything. Give me back the handbag I bought you.¡± -Hoho. I¡¯m just kidding. Well, have fun. I love you, son and daughter. His mother hurriedly hung up the phone, trying to express her affection. ¡°I love you too, mom.¡± Click. The phone was cut off with Yoo-hyun¡¯s voice. Han Jae Hee, who had been frowning with her arms crossed, gagged. ¡°Ugh. What¡¯s love? What a cheesy thing to do.¡± ¡°You should do well too, jerk.¡± ¡°What do you mean by doing well?¡± ¡°Be nice to your family when you¡¯re together. This moment is not forever.¡± Yoo-hyun said seriously, and Han Jae Hee pouted. ¡°Tsk. I¡¯ll do wellter.¡± ¡°Fine. Do whatever you want. Come on, we¡¯re here. Get off.¡± Screech. Yoo-hyun parked the car on a big road facing the Sindorim campus. Han Jae Hee, who got out of the car, said with an awkward expression. ¡°Hmm. Thanks for the ride.¡± ¡°No more next time. From now on,mute by bus.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not like that. Anyway, drive carefully. Don¡¯t crash anywhere.¡± Bang. Han Jae Hee closed the door and walked across the crosswalk with a quick step. She didn¡¯t even look back and thought she would go, but she stopped and waved her hand after crossing the big road. Did she grow up? Yoo-hyun chuckled and waved his hand to tell her to go. But Han Jae Hee didn¡¯t seem to want to go and kept waving her hand. It was awkward to stay there, pretending to set up the navigation. ¡°She always overdoes it when it¡¯s not necessary.¡± Yoo-hyun took a picture of his lovely sister in his eyes and stepped on the elerator. He felt like he had finally fixed one of the past things he wanted to fix. Yoo-hyun ran to fix another thing that was wrong. Vroom. It was after Yoo-hyun¡¯s car left. The green light changed again, and people crossed the crosswalk. Han Jae Hee, who had been waving her arm, ran up in one step. ¡°Chief Jang. Here. Here.¡± ¡°Huh? Jae Hee, what are you doing here?¡± Jang Hye Min, the chief, asked in surprise, and Han Jae Hee clung to her arm. ¡°Unni, I¡¯ve been waiting for you. Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Shall we have a cup of morning tea?¡± ¡°Sure. I love that tea.¡± Han Jae Hee, who had no interest in her brother¡¯s new car, smiled brightly. And Yoo-hyun, who didn¡¯t know the back story, drove hard. But he didn¡¯t just drive for about two hours from Seoul to Wonju factory. He made a lot of phone calls, and the one he talked to the longest was Park Doo Sik, the deputy manager. He had a lot to discuss with him, who shared a lot with him. ¡°This time¡­¡± It was when Yoo-hyun said that. Park Doo Sik, the deputy manager, eximed in surprise. -Maria Carlos is visiting? ¡°It¡¯s not decided yet, but there¡¯s a possibility that she¡¯ll visit with the royal family.¡± Even though he just floated the idea, Park Doo Sik caught the point. -Then we¡¯ll have to support the exhibition. ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± -It¡¯s obvious. The group strategy room people don¡¯t call for no reason. ¡°Why are you so disappointed again?¡± Yoo-hyun teased him, and Park Doo Sik chuckled. He was close enough to have this yful conversation with him. -Haha. I¡¯m just kidding. Oh, did you hear? They¡¯re investing a lot in the OLED factory. ¡°Yes. President Lim seems to have made a big decision.¡± -It¡¯s thanks to your report. He must have been worried about China catching up. ¡°More precisely, it¡¯s thanks to the support of the Innovation Strategy Room.¡± Park Doo Sik said excitedly at Yoo-hyun¡¯s words. -What does it matter? Anyway, now is the time to invest. ¡°That¡¯s right. You did well.¡± As Park Doo Sik pointed out, it was time to make a bold investment in the next-generation disy to shake off China¡¯s pursuit. In the past, they suffered from technology leakage and poor financial situation, but now it was different. They had not only money, but also excellent leaders who could guide the ship in the right direction, and excellent employees who could make the world¡¯s best disy. If they continued like this, they had a good chance of seeding. Yoo-hyun also talked a lot about Shin Kyung-wook, the vice president, Kwon Se-jung, the assistant, and Jang Jun Sik, and the aftermath of the Han Sung Disy spin-off. There was a lot of interesting stuff that hadn¡¯t been long since he left. ¡°Hahaha. Really?¡± -Yeah. Kim Hyun-min, the person in charge, is still the same. Especially, the stories of the old team members made Yoo-hyunugh. They seemed to have some trouble, but they were still having fun. Park Doo Sik asked Yoo-hyun, who was shaking his shoulders. It was as if he knew that Yoo-hyun¡¯s car was getting closer to the destination. -So, what are you going to do when you get to the Wonju factory? ¡°Well, I¡¯m going to try to bump into it.¡± -My opinion is, you should sneak in and check out the employees. You might see something you didn¡¯t see before. Yoo-hyun recalled the old memories he had with him when he heard Park Doo Sik¡¯s suggestion. Park Doo Sik, who received the internal audit mission, made a ridiculous proposal to Yoo-hyun, who was with him. Thanks to that, he had a lot of trouble, but he also learned a lot. Chapter 492: Chapter 492: His n also included the advice he had received. ¡°I¡¯ll do that. I¡¯ll give it a try.¡± -Haha. I¡¯m curious about the result. ¡°I¡¯ll let you know when it¡¯s over. But how did youe up with this idea?¡± When Yoo-hyun asked the question that suddenly came to his mind, he got an unexpected answer from Park Doo-sik, the deputy manager. -I saw it in a movie. ¡°Really? A movie?¡± -Why? Does it look imusible? He thought he had a serious secret, but it was just a movie.He felt like he had been hit on the back of his head. Yoo-hyun chuckled and shook his head. ¡°Of course not. It¡¯s very desirable. I¡¯ll ask for more advice in the future.¡± -Anytime. Just let me know if you need it. I¡¯ll do it twice, three times. With the gentle words of his senior, who used to be as high as the sky, as the background sound, Yoo-hyun stepped on the elerator. Vroom. The car carrying Yoo-hyun slid along the open road. He slowed down as he reached his destination, arge wall with the Hansung Precision logo on it. There was a car-only entrance with a barrier on the side. He could have entered by just mentioning the name of the Group Strategy Office, but Yoo-hyun just passed by. Instead, he parked his car in an outdoor parking lot a little further away. nk. He got out of the car and put on a jumper with the Hansung Precision logo instead of his suit jacket. There was no reason to stand out, as not only the office workers but also the key executives wore this light gray jumper. Yoo-hyun finished his preparations and entered the gate for the Wonju factory workers. Beep. He had already changed the ID card settings with the master authority, so there was no problem with entering. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun was able to enter the factory quietly without leaving any traces. This was all thanks to the master card that Bae Jae-chan, the team leader, had given him. ¡®Very good.¡¯ Yoo-hyun lightened his steps. As he passed through the entrance, the sight of the Wonju factory, which was blocked by the outer wall, came into his view. It was about twice the size of the Ulsan 4th factory, where he had stayed during his dispatch period, and six rtively small buildings were gathered on the spacious site. Out of the total of 3,000 employees, including engineers, there were 300 office workers, and the rest were mostly production workers. Most of them were shift workers, and the high proportion of older production workers was a distinctive feature. Thud thud. As he walked, reciting the information he had researched beforehand, he saw a crowd of people on the vacant lot in front of the B factory. He could guess the general atmosphere by just looking at the outdoor stage that was out of ce with the factory and the banner that was hung on it. -Strike resolution if the 5th wage negotiation fails. Struggle is the only way to survive! A man with a loudspeaker shouted from the stage with the words ¡®union resolution meeting¡¯ on it. ¡°We, the Wonju factory workers, have been exploited. We have to stand up now and get our fair wages from the management.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Raise our wages by 20 percent.¡± Behind him, the men in work clothes who were standing in line shouted in unison, and a man in the corner filmed the scene with a camera. He was wearing a Hansung Precision work uniform, but the camera he was holding did not look like a management camera. The shoes he wore under his suit pants showed that he was an outsider. Yoo-hyun approached him and oveid the impression he had confirmed with a photo beforehand on the man¡¯s face. ¡®Hanseil News Nam Min-sik reporter.¡¯ He was the reporter who first reported the news of this strike and kept raising interest. How did an outside reporter get into the factory? Yoo-hyun thought of the expected cause and quietly passed by the sitting employees. They all looked like they had been working at the factory for a long time, judging by the faded color of their work clothes. They didn¡¯t seem to care about Yoo-hyun, who was wearing an office jumper. The union leaders who were standing in the middle also nced at Yoo-hyun but did not interfere. Unlike what he had seen in the news, there was no fierce confrontation between the office and production workers. There was another strange point. ¡°We have been working under oppression without proper rest areas. This is all because of the ipetent management.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. The factory manager should step down.¡± The voice continued to echo through the loudspeaker, and the union team workers agitated on the stage, but the audience did not show much reaction. It was too quiet for a ce with so many attendees. It was as if they were not considering a strike. Yoo-hyun, who was puzzled, heard the conversation of two employees sitting at the end. ¡°When will this end? It¡¯s almost time to go to the shift work.¡± ¡°Just leave when the timees. What are you worried about?¡± ¡°But I feel sorry. They¡¯re working hard to raise our wages every time.¡± ¡°Then just bear with it a little longer. They say attendance rate helps the negotiation.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll tell the foreman that I¡¯ll be right on time.¡± It wasn¡¯t just these two employees. The other employees also showed concern for the field, checking the shift work time. Did this look like a factory with a 87% strike approval rate? Yoo-hyun moved his seat to confirm the part he guessed. A momentter, he was sitting on a bench in front of the smoking area of the C factory, listening to the conversation next to him. This was a convenient ce to get information. Rtively young people who had been sitting at the resolution meeting earlier smoked and raised their voices. ¡°Ah. They really switched to two shifts.¡± ¡°Two shifts are not the problem. Why are there so many parts per person?¡± ¡°How did the Wonju factory workers endure this?¡± ¡°They didn¡¯t know anything. They¡¯ve been doing this for 10 years, 20 years. How would they know anything strange?¡± ¡°The situation is like this, but the factory manager is only pushing us to die. Tsk tsk.¡± ¡°Did you not hear that? The factory manager¡­¡± ¡°Wow. He¡¯s trash.¡± As he listened to the conversation, Yoo-hyun matched the situation he had guessed and the current situation in his head. There was a slight difference in some parts, so Yoo-hyun walked more. Smoking area, rest area, cafe, snack bar, cafeteria, etc. He visited ces where people gathered and found amon point. Most of theints came from the production workers who had moved from the Seosan factory. The number of people who had moved from the Seosan factory during therge-scale personnel reshuffle earlier this year was considerable, so if theirints werebined, it could make a big noise. -The cause of this strike situation is the agitation of the Seosan factory workers who moved. The Wonju factory workers, who have never been on strike, participated in the strike vote because they were influenced by them. This was a problem that Bae Jae-chan, the team leader, had pointed out once in his report to Song Hyun-seung, the executive director. In Yoo-hyun¡¯s view, it was the management that first gave the Seosan factory workers a pretext. The management had forced arge number of people to move, so naturally, there was a housing problem. The job cement that did not suit their aptitude was also an issue. It was not easy to learn and follow the work of the Wonju factory, which had the characteristic of producing various products in small quantities. It was impossible for the newly transferred employees to match the performance of the veteran employees who had been working for 10 or 20 years. They should have been considerate of these aspects, but the new factory manager pushed them harder. With various problems piled up, and having to work overtime every day, it was inevitable that theints would explode. Was this the fuse that made the people rise up? It was consistent with the inference of Bae Jae-chan, the team leader, but there was a mismatch in the cause and effect. No matter how hard the situation of the Seosan factory workers was, it was someone else¡¯s business. There was no reason for the Wonju factory workers to participate in the strike for the first time. In other words, there was a link between them somewhere. Yoo-hyun stopped by the union office on the first floor of the B factory to check this part. Buzzing. Despite the working hours, the union office was noisy. Yoo-hyun entered through the open door and quickly scanned the spacious space. There were desks lined up in a row on a long surface, and behind them were the employees who looked like an apartment entrance consultation office. The employees sitting across from each other asked questions without hesitation, as if they were used to this situation. A middle-aged female employee sitting near the entrance was no exception. ¡°Is it true that they give you money if you don¡¯t eat dinner at the Seosan factory?¡± ¡°Yes. They pay for the dinner separately. Look here¡­¡± When a young union team employee handed out a document, the middle-aged female employee was surprised. ¡°Oh my. It¡¯s not just the dinner. You can skip the morning shift the next day if you work extra?¡± ¡°This is not only for the Seosan factory, but also for the Changwon factory.¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t we know that?¡± ¡°That¡¯s why we have to change the Wonju factory too.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at the poster on the wall, listening to the young union team employee¡¯s exnation. It contained the current problems of the Wonju factory withparative pictures. They were not in the information that the Strategic Team had investigated, but they were not trivial issues. From simple attendance issues to personnel issues, poor working environment, and wrongpensation system. The various problems listed were the parts that needed improvement regardless of the strike. He slowly checked the contents and a union team employee approached him and asked. ¡°Can I help you with anything? I can give you a consultation if you¡¯re okay.¡± ¡°Do you also tell me about the strike conditions? I want to know properly.¡± ¡°Of course. Of course. The office workers should also know the reality.¡± The union team employee treated Yoo-hyun with a friendly smile. This was very different from the union team that Yoo-hyun knew. They were not wearing red bands with the words ¡®solidarity¡¯ and ¡®struggle¡¯ on their heads and shouting loudly, but they approached him naturally like any other employee. The content of their speech was also quite detailed and specific. ¡°First of all, the reason why we want to raise the wages is because of the characteristics of the Wonju factory¡­¡± It was not a profound content, and there were many errors from the management¡¯s point of view. But it was impressive that they exined it in a way that anyone could sympathize with. It was the result of the union team¡¯s efforts. ¡®I see why the Wonju factory workers also voted for the strike.¡¯ Apart from the bastards who stirred things up behind the scenes, the intentions of the union team employees below were pure. They just didn¡¯t know that their efforts would be used for the wrong people. Yoo-hyun, who had confirmed the doubtful part, asked the employee a question. ¡°Thank you for your exnation. Are you from the Wonju factory?¡± ¡°Yes. Of course. I was a bit obscure before, but I¡¯ve been in the union team all along.¡± ¡°I see. But how do you know so well about the other factories?¡± The union team employee shrugged his shoulders at Yoo-hyun¡¯splimenting question. ¡°I studied. I learned a lot from the seniors who came from the Seosan factory. Our factory had a lot of problems.¡± ¡°Is the union chairman also from there?¡± ¡°Yes. The chairman taught us a lot. Thanks to him, the employees are working hard together.¡± It was a somewhat formal speech, but it seemed sincere as far as his passion was concerned. Yoo-hyun thanked the employee who gave him a fresh stimulus. ¡°Thank you for your hard work.¡± ¡°Haha. What did I do? Please be careful.¡± The employee greeted him brightly and Yoo-hyun left the union office. For some reason, a bitter smile appeared on Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips. At the same time, the factory manager, Ahn Hong-gu, who was sitting on the sofa in his office, frowned. ¡°Why isn¡¯t that group strategy guying? It¡¯s been over a week.¡± ¡°He¡¯ll be here soon. Don¡¯t worry and stay put.¡± When Ahn Hong-gu, the factory manager, kept trying to back off, Chu Jung-hwan, the executive director in charge of management support, pressed him. ¡°Manager Ahn, just stay still. I¡¯ve already arranged everything with the union chairman. I¡¯ll take care of it.¡± ¡°Huh. Okay. I hope it ends soon.¡± Ahn Hong-gu, the factory manager, leaned back on the sofa, hiding his anxiety. Zing. Chu Jung-hwan, the executive director¡¯s phone rang, and his lips curled up as he checked the message. ¡°The group strategy guy will be here tomorrow. He¡¯s asking how to apply for a visitor. He must be a rookie.¡± ¡°Really? Huh, well. I guess I was worried for nothing.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. What did I tell you? Let¡¯s finish this and go to a room. Let¡¯s call Nam Ki, the reporter, too.¡± ¡°Haha. Of course. Let¡¯s have some fun.¡± The factory manager, Ahn Hong-gu, finally smiled, relieved. Chapter 493: Chapter 493: How to do it? Sitting on a bench outside the C factory, Yoo-hyun checked his ringing phone. It was a reply from the executive in charge of management, Choo Jung-hwan. -We will take care of you through our staff. Thank you foring all this way. Choo Jung-hwan. He had neverined, even though Yoo-hyun had postponed his visit without any contact. He must have been frustrated, but he never showed it. His message was very concise, after a long and silent wait. It showed his unique calmness in a urgent situation, which revealed his personality. ¡°He¡¯s definitely a fox.¡± Yoo-hyun chuckled as he recalled his past memories. He knew his name and character, even though he had never met him personally.There was a reason for that. He was the main character of the scandal that shook the Han Sung Group. At that time, Yoo-hyun, who was part of the group strategy team, had ess to various embezzlement methods that were not reported by the media. Among them, there was one rted to the strike, and he remembered that it was very ingenious. Yoo-hyun had focused on checking this part in advance, and finally found the result he wanted. It was not difficult to solve the problem when he already knew the answer. It would be over soon if he sorted out a few instigators, including him. But his mind changed after seeing the union team staff who did their best without knowing anything. And he made up his mind the moment he received Choo Jung-hwan¡¯s message. ¡®Let¡¯s do it properly this time.¡¯ Yoo-hyun¡¯s intention was not to simply end this strike, but to clean up the root cause. He was confident that he could make the situation bigger by using this opportunity. ¡°It¡¯s good for both of us.¡± It was beneficial for both the employees and thepany. Mutual benefit. It was the proverb that burned in Yoo-hyun¡¯s head. Maybe he could catch the eye of not only the management support team, but also the chairman Shin Hyun-ho with this case. Yoo-hyun smiled at the big picture in front of him. That day, Yoo-hyun changed his n and stayed at the Wonju factory untilte. He visited six factories and checked the problems of the Wonju factory that the union team had pointed out. There were many problems, but the most fundamental cause was the aging of the factory. It was such an old factory that there was no automation, and some employees had to work standing all the time because of the wrong direction of the modified conveyor belt. The resting space was also insufficient, and the indoor air was also stuffy. The warehouse was also messy and required a lot of work. If it had been before, he might have ignored it, but Yoo-hyun had seen the inside of the Han Sung Precision Seosan factory. He also knew well the situation of the LCD Ulsan factory and the home appliance Mokpo factory, so he could judge the environment of the Wonju factory objectively. The basics were not done, so there was no way that the attendance or personnel issues were properly handled. Yoo-hyun, who checked the situation of the night shift workers, came to one conclusion. ¡®They were brave to endure this far.¡¯ The reason why the Wonju factory did not go on strike and endured was not because the old employees were stupid. It was because they had a lot of trust in the former factory manager, who was the oldest employee of Han Sung Precision. But the situation changed with the reform of vice president Son Tae-bum. The old members, including the factory manager, the executives, and the old employees, were cut off, and the people who came up from the Seosan factory took their ce. As he retraced the process, Yoo-hyun saw this as a good opportunity to overhaul everything. As much as the people had the desire to change, adding a little chemical reaction here could turn the fire that had already started into a wildfire. That night, Yoo-hyun finished preparing to fan the fire by looking around the dark A factory office. The next day, Yoo-hyun, who stayed at a nearby hotel, had a leisurely morning. There were quite a few differences from yesterday morning, besides the fact that he woke up in Wonju. First of all, he wore a jacket with a Han Sung badge instead of a Han Sung Precision jumper. He also applied the group strategy team authority to his ID card, and filled his wallet with enough business cards for the group strategy team. He also entered the Wonju factory differently. Instead of parking in the external parking lot, Yoo-hyun went straight to the vehicle entrance. ¡°Wee. Pleasee in.¡± The security guard who checked his identity immediately saluted, and at the same time, the barrier gate opened. Chiiing. Since it was working hours, the only car moving inside the factory was Yoo-hyun¡¯s car, except for the work vehicles. Yoo-hyun drove slowly along the road he had walked yesterday. His destination was the A factory, where the production management team and the nning department were located. There was someone waiting for him in front of the entrance. As soon as Yoo-hyun got out of the car, he heard a greeting. ¡°Thank you foring all this way. I¡¯m Lee Sung-ryul, the production management team leader.¡± ¡°Nice to meet you, team leader Lee. I¡¯m Yoo-hyun, the assistant manager.¡± ¡°The factory manager is waiting for you. I¡¯ll guide you right away.¡± ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s go.¡± Yoo-hyun followed Lee Sung-ryul¡¯s polite guidance and walked. Soon after, he took a seat in a chair in the executive meeting room next to the factory manager¡¯s office on the second floor. There was a thick document prepared by them on the desk. Lee Sung-ryul, who stood on the podium, started his presentation with a nervous expression. ¡°I will now talk about the production problems and countermeasures in case of a union strike. First of all¡­¡± The atmosphere in the meeting room became tense whenever a negativement came out in the presentation. ¡°Hmm.¡± The people swallowed their saliva just by seeing Yoo-hyun¡¯s doubtful eyes, who crossed his arms. Swish. When Yoo-hyun turned his head, the people who were watching his mood quickly turned their heads. It was funny that the high-ranking people were nervous in front of a mere assistant manager, but there was a reason for that. With Yoo-hyun¡¯s word, the necks of the people in charge of the strike, who failed to properly handle it, could fly away. They all anxiously tried to figure out Yoo-hyun¡¯s intention, but Yoo-hyun kept silent with a hidden expression. ¡°When we proposed for the negotiation¡­¡± Lee Sung-ryul was mentioning the details of the pastbor-management negotiation, when it happened. An Hong-gu, the factory manager who couldn¡¯t stand the frustration, stopped the presentation for a moment. ¡°Team leader Lee, wait a minute.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± He turned his broad face toward Yoo-hyun and opened his mouth. His voice was thick and polite, as he bit his thick lips. ¡°As I told you, if this strike happens, it will affect the whole group, so we are going to stop it somehow.¡± ¡°I see.¡± ¡°Please let me know if you have any good ideas. We will do anything if we can stop it.¡± It was An Hong-gu, the factory manager who wasrgely responsible for this strike, who showed his unwilling will. Yoo-hyun tapped the desk and lowered his voice. ¡°Can we talk among ourselves for a moment?¡± An Hong-gu, the factory manager, blinked his eyes at Yoo-hyun¡¯s sudden proposal. ¡°Just us?¡± ¡°I mean the higher-ups.¡± Even though Yoo-hyun pointed it out, An Hong-gu seemed to not understand and nced at the management support manager, Chu Jeong-hwan, who was sitting next to him. Chu Jeong-hwan quickly got up from his seat and spoke in his thin voice. It was a voice that matched his long chin and slit eyes. ¡°Team leaders, all of you, get out.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± At his words, eight team leaders, including Lee Seong-ryeol from production, quality, management, and nning teams, hurriedly left. Yoo-hyun quickly scanned Chu Jeong-hwan, who sat down again. He must have had a lot to say, but he didn¡¯t show it until the end. He was impressive for hiding his emotions. He was definitely a suspicious person, as he had guessed. Then, should he try to clear his doubts? nk. As soon as the door closed, Yoo-hyun took out a document from his bag. It was not as thick as the one on the desk, but it contained the information that Bae Jae-chan, the team leader, had diligently investigated. Rustle. As Yoo-hyun silently turned the paper, the two people sitting across the table looked puzzled. Yoo-hyun found the page he wanted and asked in a very dry voice, without looking at them. It felt like he was testing the two. ¡°The 1.8% wage increase proposal that you presented at the fourthbor-management negotiation. Is that really a reasonable figure?¡± ¡°No, they are asking for an absurd 20%¡­¡± An Hong-gu, who spoke up, received a sharp look from Yoo-hyun. ¡°Manager An. I asked Mr. Chu, the negotiation leader.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°It was a bit excessive. But it was unavoidable for a proper negotiation.¡± An Hong-gu, who clenched his mouth, stepped back, and Chu Jeong-hwan answered stiffly. He looked calm on the outside, but his thin eyes were constantly checking Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression. ¡°Unavoidable? Then, what do you think is a reasonable proposal, Mr. Chu?¡± ¡°3.8%.¡± ¡°On what basis?¡± Was it because Yoo-hyun gave the impression that he had prepared everything? Chu Jeong-hwan straightened his posture and listed the reasons. ¡°First of all, if you look at the financial situation of Hansung Precision¡­¡± It was something that was not in the document that he had given in advance. He spoke fluently without any hesitation. And it looked very detailed and convincing. Yoo-hyun nodded once and threw the next question. ¡°Then, what about the bonus?¡± ¡°I think 150% is appropriate. The reason is¡­¡± It was the same this time. Chu Jeong-hwan seemed to have almost perfect preparation for this strike. It was proof that he was not only suspicious, but also thorough. Yoo-hyun¡¯s lips curled up slightly. ¡°Hmm. Not bad. Let¡¯s take a look.¡± Yoo-hyun picked up the paper that was on the desk, and Chu Jeong-hwan, who had caught the hint, got up from his seat. He must have been hurt by the young man¡¯s orders, but he calmly approached and took the paper that Yoo-hyun handed him. He didn¡¯t even show any reaction when he saw the same numbers that he had said on the document. Thud. As Chu Jeong-hwan put the document on the desk, An Hong-gu, who was sitting next to him, leaned his head forward. An Hong-gu¡¯s eyes widened as he checked the part that Yoo-hyun had marked. He lowered his head and whispered to Chu Jeong-hwan. ¡°Did you investigate this beforehand? If so¡­¡± ¡°No. Rather, it¡¯s good. The more prepared they are, the more they will fall for it.¡± ¡°What do you mean? If they find out our situation, what are you going to do?¡± ¡°They wouldn¡¯t have done this if they knew.¡± An Hong-gu, who was reassured by Chu Jeong-hwan, pretended to admire Yoo-hyun. ¡°It must have been a lot of work, you prepared a lot.¡± ¡°I had someone who helped me. But I¡¯m surprised by your preparation, Mr. Chu.¡± ¡°What part is that?¡± ¡°To be honest, I doubted you because the results were not good until the fourth negotiation.¡± ¡°Doubted?¡± Chu Jeong-hwan asked with a puzzled look, and Yoo-hyun threw a meaningful question. ¡°Weren¡¯t you trying to provoke a strike on purpose?¡± For a moment, An Hong-gu¡¯s face turned red, and Chu Jeong-hwan quicklyposed himself. ¡°Why would I do that? We¡¯re all dead if there¡¯s a strike.¡± ¡°You know that well. You won¡¯t even dream of keeping your position. You¡¯ll be lucky if you don¡¯t get disciplined.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s harsh words made Chu Jeong-hwan swallow his saliva, but he also poked his weakness. ¡°Chairman must be very angry. It¡¯s natural.¡± ¡°Yes. Chairman will be angry, and the group strategy room will also be responsible¡­¡± Thinking it was his chance, An Hong-gu rudely interrupted. ¡°Hey, are you threatening us to die together?¡± ¡°Huh? No, no, that¡¯s not¡­¡± ¡°Haha, I¡¯m kidding. Kidding. Why are you so flustered?¡± ¡°¡­¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯sugh, An Hong-gu¡¯s face turned red. Chu Jeong-hwan, who had been hiding his expression, also looked displeased. Yoo-hyun pretended to be embarrassed and sped his palms together. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, my joke was too much. To the people who are in the same boat as me.¡± ¡°To be honest, I don¡¯t feel very pleasant. We are really doing our best to save the factory.¡± Chu Jeong-hwan came out stronger, as if Yoo-hyun showed weakness. He seemed confident that he had figured out his opponent. He was trying to take the initiative. Chapter 494: Chapter 494: Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly and stepped back. ¡°Yes, I understand. As an apology, you can speak casually from now on. I was actually feeling a bit stifled.¡± ¡°No, but still¡­¡± As the factory manager Ahn Hong-gu looked around, the executive director Chu Jeong-hwan casually called Yoo-hyun. ¡°Factory manager, you can speakfortably. It¡¯s better to be rxed if we want to sort things out. Don¡¯t you think so, manager Han?¡± ¡°Yes, just befortable. All you have to do is work well.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. There won¡¯t be any problems that you¡¯re worried about.¡± ¡°You¡¯re confident. Shall we move on to the next topic?¡± Yoo-hyun smiled faintly and gestured.It was time to get to the point after the preparatory stage of getting to know each other. Yoo-hyun, who had somewhat dispelled his doubts, moved his seat closer to the two men. Yoo-hyun lightly skipped over the basic preparations for the fifthbor-management consultation and focused on realistic solutions. As if he had expected it, the executive director Chu Jeong-hwan showed off his preparedness. ¡°The biggest obstacle in thisbor-management consultation is¡­¡± Yoo-hyun nodded as he listened. ¡°In the end, the key is the union leader. I heard he has a lot of support from the employees.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. He has a strong grip on the organization. He doesn¡¯t waver easily, and he¡¯s good at negotiating.¡± ¡°Hmm. He seems to be greedy from the confidential conditions he offered.¡± ¡°He has to take care of his officers. Don¡¯t they all have the ambition to protect their own people?¡± ¡°What about his own ambition?¡± Yoo-hyun caught the point at once, and the corner of the executive director Chu Jeong-hwan¡¯s mouth twitched. He was sure that Yoo-hyun was moving as he intended. ¡°Of course he has it.¡± ¡°Then why couldn¡¯t you negotiate with him if you knew that?¡± ¡°I wish I knew the way. But he won¡¯t budge unless it¡¯s really serious.¡± ¡°It has to be serious?¡± ¡°Yes. Even giving him all the confidential conditions won¡¯t work.¡± The executive director Chu Jeong-hwan seemed to be slowly turning around, but there was no need to do that. Yoo-hyun immediately said the words that would lead to the conclusion. ¡°Then I have something in mind.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Promise me that you¡¯ll arrange a meeting with him and I¡¯ll tell you.¡± ¡°What? Personally?¡± ¡°Why are you so surprised? I know you have a private channel.¡± As Yoo-hyun spoke as if he knew everything, the factory manager Ahn Hong-gu, who was sitting next to him, looked embarrassed. He was not only clueless, but also bad at managing his expression. The executive director Chu Jeong-hwan answered calmly. ¡°Let me hear it first and then decide.¡± ¡°I only want to tell you, sir.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The executive director Chu Jeong-hwan, who excluded the factory manager Ahn Hong-gu, leaned his ear closer. This small action gave him more confidence. Yoo-hyun whispered to him as if he was telling a secret. ¡°What I thought of is¡­¡± ¡°Huh. How did you find out about that?¡± ¡°I did some research. He¡¯ll definitely fall for it.¡± ¡°It must have cost a lot of money?¡± The surprised executive director Chu Jeong-hwan asked for confirmation. His expression was serious, but there were deep wrinkles around his eyes. ¡°It¡¯s less than thepany¡¯s loss due to the strike. If it doesn¡¯t work, I¡¯m thinking of doing it this way.¡± Yoo-hyun ignored the indifferent factory manager Ahn Hong-gu and gave a firm answer. In the end, the executive director Chu Jeong-hwan, who agreed to follow Yoo-hyun¡¯s will, contacted the union leader Jang Seok-jun. In the meantime, Yoo-hyun quickly wrote a proposal. He had prepared it beforehand, and it was easy to write the proposal since they had agreed on everything. The executive director Chu Jeong-hwan, who checked the proposal, pretended to be worried and continued to express his concerns. When the promised time came, he got up first as if he had no choice. Yoo-hyun followed him to the customer reception room on the third floor of Factory A. It was a ce where the outside windows were blocked, like the VIP conference room in Hansung Tower, and the elevator in front of the customer reception room was connected to the underground passage of Factory B. It was a ce where security was rtively thorough, and the executive director Chu Jeong-hwan asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°I told you before, but this is a very delicate situation. You have to speak well.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. He¡¯lle around eventually.¡± ¡°I tried, but it won¡¯t be easy.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at the expression of the executive director Chu Jeong-hwan, who spat out a calm voice. He pretended to be nervous and clenched his mouth, but he couldn¡¯t stop the corners of his mouth from twitching slightly. He was probably rejoicing inside. Looking at him, an old proverb came to Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind. A needle thief bes a cow thief. He, who had tasted money while mediating thest three strikes, devised a scheme to use the group strategy room to get more money. It was the result of skillfully using the characteristics of the Wonju factory, where a strike should never ur. Of course, he couldn¡¯t do all this by himself. He had a soul partner who had coordinated with him before, and he wasing here now. Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes felt sharp, and the executive director Chu Jeong-hwan asked. ¡°Why? Do you have something to say?¡± ¡°I do, but I¡¯ll tell you after it¡¯s over.¡± ¡°Okay. This is a very important negotiation.¡± As Yoo-hyun answered, the executive director Chu Jeong-hwan nodded. Click. The door opened and a tall man with a handsome face entered. The man, who was familiar to Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes, was Jang Seok-jun, the union leader. He had seen his picture in the union office when he visited the Seosan factory a while ago, so he remembered him clearly. Now he was the core of the Wonju factory union strike, and he was angry with a stern expression. ¡°What the hell are you doing?¡± ¡°Hey, leader Jang, that¡¯s harsh.¡± The executive director Chu Jeong-hwan shook his voice. Jang Seok-jun, as if he had been waiting, poured out his words like a waterfall. ¡°You should negotiate at thebor-management consultation, why did you call me here? Don¡¯t you know the basics, sir?¡± ¡°Leader Jang Seok-jun, didn¡¯t I tell you? I didn¡¯t call you, the group did.¡± ¡°Group or whatever, all you have to do is give me what I want. I came here to tell you that, so I¡¯ll go now.¡± ¡°Leader.¡± The executive director Chu Jeong-hwan tried to hold him back with a displeased expression, but Jang Seok-jun had already turned his body. If you¡¯re going to leave, why did youe in the first ce? Why did youe in and do that? Yoo-hyun barely held back hisughter at the clumsy act and got up from his seat. ¡°Leader, don¡¯t do that and sit down.¡± "What did you say?" "It''s a good deal for the employees. You won''t regret it if you ept it." "¡­" "Isn''t it better for both of us if we have a sessful negotiation? Please consider it." Maybe it was because Yoo-hyun was more polite than expected. Jang Seok-jun, the union leader, nced at Director Chu Jeong-hwan and sat down. But his attitude was still prickly. "If you try any cheap tricks, I''ll walk out right away. Just so you know." "Yes, of course. I know you''re a busy person, so I prepared a proposal for you." "Let me see it." Swish. Yoo-hyun took out a sheet of paper from the prepared documents and handed it to him. Then he exined the options that were listed densely. "First of all, I''ll expand the confidential items for you." "Expand?" "Yes. Not only will we give priority to hiring the children of the union executives, but we''ll also give them an extra bonus for two years." "¡­" "Also, as you requested, we''ll arrange for the union executives who retire to be transferred to a subsidiary¡­" They were all uses that were overwhelmingly favorable to the union executives. Yoo-hyun also promised to abide by them without fail. But Jang Seok-jun, the union leader, remained silent and listened. After checking all the contents, he gave Yoo-hyun a fierce look. "I represent not only the union executives, but also the entire union members." "That''s why I also mentioned the benefits for the union members." "No. I mean, we can''t enjoy the privileges while thepany is doing well." It was a really noble statement, but not something that someone who was behind the scenes should say. "¡­" Yoo-hyun didn''t answer, and Director Chu Jeong-hwan expressed his concern and ttered Jang Seok-jun, the union leader. "Mr. Han. The chairman is not someone who would be swayed by this. You need to be more careful in your approach." "No. I think the negotiation should be done at the bargaining table. Let''s pretend we didn''t hear anything today." Jang Seok-jun, the union leader, also pressured him and got up from his seat. No matter what happened, Yoo-hyun had to resolve the strike. He had no choice but to use thest resort, as this negotiation could not be missed. No, he pretended to do so, and Yoo-hyun also acted. "Wait a minute." "What is it?" "How can you leave without seeing thest sheet? This is the main point." Swish. Jang Seok-jun, the union leader, who sat down, received the document that Yoo-hyun handed over. He quickly exchanged nces with Director Chu Jeong-hwan after checking the contents. Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and uttered a word. "There are a lot of problems with thepany''s old equipment. I guess the group wants to invest in it." "¡­" "The most suitablepany is Shinwoo Tech. The investment amount is 3 billion, and I don''t know the progress, so I have no way to check it." "¡­" Jang Seok-jun, the union leader, remained silent, and Yoo-hyun tried to reassure him as if he said the following. "Even if we lose the investment, it will be a huge benefit for thepany if we reduce the wage increase. I will also get a reward." "¡­" Jang Seok-jun, the union leader, still kept silent and looked at Director Chu Jeong-hwan. There was a reason for that. Shinwoo Tech was a ghostpany that Jang Seok-jun, the union leader, had set up. Yoo-hyun''s offer to invest was tantamount to secretly handing him money. This was what Director Chu Jeong-hwan intended, and thanks to Yoo-hyun''s initiative, the matter was easily resolved. Nod. Jang Seok-jun, the union leader, confirmed Director Chu Jeong-hwan''s nod and asked cautiously. "Can I check my phone?" "Why? Are you afraid I''m recording something?" Yoo-hyun chuckled and put his phone on the table. He didn''t stop there and got up from his seat and spread his jacket. "If you''re still suspicious, you can search other ces." Yoo-hyun pushed him hard, and Jang Seok-jun, the union leader, stepped back. "No. I just asked to check." "We have to make sure the deal is solid. I''m not the kind of person who does such petty things." Yoo-hyun clicked his tongue and buttoned his jacket again. Then he tapped his chest and checked the fountain pen in his pocket. This fountain pen-shaped recorder, which he bought at Yongsan Electronics Market, recorded everything. The situation was over in an instant, as they had the same intention. Jang Seok-jun, the union leader, decided to agree to the 3.8% wage increase and 150% bonus that Director Chu Jeong-hwan proposed. Of course, he also showed his meticulousness to enjoy all kinds of benefits for the union executives. The union team members praised the union leader as a great person, not knowing that he was doing this. Yoo-hyun hid his bitter feelings and ttered him. "Thank you for your consideration, Chairman." "It''s all for the sake of thepany. We have to follow our will." Even though the situation was over, Jang Seok-jun, the union leader, was immersed in his acting. Director Chu Jeong-hwan also added a word without shame. "You did well, Chairman, but Mr. Han here worked hard too. He led a sessful negotiation, so he''ll be able to fly now." "What about you, Director?" "I''ll be satisfied with keeping my position." He was the one who would eat more than half of the 3 billion, but he was so humble. Yoo-hyun expressed his admiration to him, which he couldn''t say before. "I learn a lot from you, Director." It wasn''t a lie, he learned that the people who ate 20 billionter were different from the beginning. Yoo-hyun, who didn''t know his inner thoughts, opened his mouth proudly. "It''s not over yet, Chairman." "Yes, Director." "Please take good care of the union members." "I wanted to ask you the same thing. I''ll coordinate with the executives to make it look like the group strategy room is driving hard." "That way, it''ll look better if we make a dramatic settlement. Mr. Han, what do you think?" "You''re amazing. Please do that." Yoo-hyun raised his thumb, and Director Chu Jeong-hwan nodded with satisfaction. "It''s really refreshing. Thanks to you, everyone wins." "Haha. That''s what they say." Jang Seok-jun, the union leader, also smiled happily. Who was winning? Yoo-hyun smiled faintly as he watched the two people digging their own graves without knowing it. Chapter 495: Chapter 495: Even without digging a grave, Yoo-hyun was already prepared to deal with the two men. He could bury them anytime he wanted, but there was no need to rush. It was better to find out how far the weeds were connected and cut them off cleanly in many ways. Since the fifth round of negotiations was about a week away, he also had time to take care of the aftermath of the strike. Yoo-hyun was sitting on the sofa in the factory manager¡¯s office, thinking about his ns for the future. The factory manager, Ahn Hong-gu, who was sitting across from him,ughed without knowing how little time he had left. ¡°As expected, things are going smoothly since someone from the group strategy room came. Isn¡¯t that right, team leader?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. I didn¡¯t expect it to be resolved so easily.¡± The team leader, Lee Sung-ryul, who was sitting next to Ahn Hong-gu, nodded.The two men, who knew that Yoo-hyun had met with the union leader, Jang Seok-joon, were sure that they were connected to the corruption of the executive, Choo Jung-hwan. Yoo-hyun sneaked a nce at them and tried to confirm the other weeds. ¡°Well, it¡¯s not that hard. But how did you let them know that the group strategy room was pressuring them?¡± Ahn Hong-gu, who believed him as solid as a rock, answered right away. ¡°They usually pressure them with articles. Nothing is more effective than the newspaper they open in the morning.¡± ¡°Ho, these days reporters don¡¯t ept anything easily, do they?¡± ¡°It wasn¡¯t that hard because it was a pretty big issue.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not easy. Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re doing it, team leader?¡± As Yoo-hyun went in, Lee Sung-ryul, who was looking at the factory manager¡¯s face, nodded. ¡°Our team members do it. I just confirm it.¡± ¡°I thought you were only managing production, but you¡¯re actually an all-around employee.¡± ¡°I wouldn¡¯t have been able to shine without your support, sir.¡± Lee Sung-ryul humbly said, as if he had a cautious personality. Ahn Hong-gu also joined in. ¡°That¡¯s right. Nothing would have happened without you. It¡¯s all thanks to youing all this way.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that. But why do you seem to be only treating me with words?¡± As Yoo-hyun asked with a yful expression, Ahn Hong-gu burst into an awkwardugh. ¡°Ha ha. Of course I can¡¯t do that. Since you brought it up, how about a drink tonight?¡± ¡°Hey, we¡¯re not in the same age group. I want to hang out with young friends.¡± ¡°What?¡± As Yoo-hyun waved his hand, Ahn Hong-gu blinked. He didn¡¯t understand why he was joking after asking for a treat. Regardless of Ahn Hong-gu¡¯s understanding, Yoo-hyun casually asked for what he wanted. ¡°Please use that money for the production management team dinner. Let me join in and have some fun.¡± ¡°Why a sudden dinner¡­¡± Lee Sung-ryul, who opened his mouth with a doubtful expression, was interrupted. Click. Choo Jung-hwan, the executive who had been on the phone for a long time outside, opened the door and came in. He sat down and looked at Yoo-hyun without a word. Yoo-hyun sensed that something had gone wrong by looking at his changed eyes. Who was he talking to? While Yoo-hyun was thinking about the background, Choo Jung-hwan, who had heard the situation from Lee Sung-ryul, mediated the situation. ¡°Factory manager, let¡¯s do that. The production management team members have been through a lot because of the union, so they¡¯ll appreciate it if you buy them a meal.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± ¡°And for the morale of the employees, it would be nice if you could grace the asion.¡± Choo Jung-hwan poked Ahn Hong-gu¡¯s side and winked. Before Ahn Hong-gu could catch on, Yoo-hyun saw through his intention. Are you trying to watch me? Of course, he didn¡¯t show it on the surface and just smiled like a nice person. Ahn Hong-gu, who understood a beatte, looked at Yoo-hyun. ¡°I don¡¯t know if an old man can go.¡± ¡°Who would stop you if you¡¯re buying drinks? That¡¯s fine with me.¡± ¡°Ha ha. That¡¯s true.¡± Ahn Hong-guughed awkwardly, feeling a strange feeling. At that time, the production management team office on the first floor of Factory A was busy. A man who passed by with a camera around his neck asked his junior who was typing on the keyboard. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Deputy Gong Jin-han, who took his fingers off the keyboard, looked at Chief Yoon Joon-woo. ¡°I¡¯m organizing the content to send to the reporter. Did you take the work photos?¡± ¡°Yeah, I did, but there¡¯s nothing much. Just wearing work clothes and smoking during work hours?¡± ¡°Just give me that. If I change the background and mosaic it a bit, it¡¯ll be enough to make a fuss.¡± ¡°Okay. Ha. But I don¡¯t know what we¡¯re doing.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all because of that young group strategy room guy.¡± Deputy Gong Jin-han suddenly said, making Chief Yoon Joon-woo blink. ¡°What? Why?¡± ¡°He rejected all the agendas we prepared. So I have to write another proxy article to pressure the union.¡± ¡°Damn. The work is increasing.¡± Chief Yoon Joon-woo shook his head. Then the youngest member of the team ran over and shouted. ¡°Today¡¯s team dinner is mandatory. The factory manager ising too.¡± As if they had made a promise, sighs were heard from the team. ¡°Ugh. I¡¯m going to eat only eye candy because of the old drunk factory manager.¡± Among them, Chief Yoon Joon-woo¡¯s sigh was the loudest. The production management team was a team that managed the production facilities and personnel of the entire factory, and it was a direct organization of the factory manager. They had to be involved in the strike in some way. This meant that they could end the aftermath of the strike in one breath if they used them in reverse. Yoo-hyun wanted to move the production management team ahead of time, so he tried to get closer to them first. And there was someone he had to check. That was why he came to the dinner ce first without contacting Lee Sung-ryul. Sliding. When Yoo-hyun opened the sliding door of the restaurant, he saw the faces of the people who filled the room. The light gray jackets, not the production uniforms, told their identity. ¡°Who are you?¡± Behind the man who asked with a puzzled look, another man blinked. The man who had brought the refreshments to the executive meeting room pointed his finger at Yoo-hyun. ¡°Huh? That, the group strategy room?¡± ¡°Gasp.¡± The people who understood the situation at the same time got up from their seats. They looked pale, as if they were very scared of Yoo-hyun. Even the team leaders were trembling, let alone the ones below them. Yoo-hyun said to the people who were about to bow. ¡°Come on, sit down. I don¡¯t like this kind of fuss.¡± ¡°Uh, yes.¡± Yoo-hyun looked around nervously at the faces of the people who sat at the table with him. They seemed to have arrived quite a while ago, but they hadn¡¯t even ordered yet. He could tell what was going on and called a passing waiter. ¡°Excuse me, can you please bring us the Korean beef sirloin set for everyone here?¡± ¡°All of them?¡± ¡°Yes. And also one raw beef dish for each person, and two bottles of soju and beer each, please.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll bring them to you as soon as possible.¡± The waiter nodded and quickly left. ¡°¡­¡± Ignoring the speechless people, Yoo-hyun took his seat. A man who looked like he had a high rank in the team cautiously asked Yoo-hyun. ¡°Are you sure? That¡¯s quite expensive.¡± It was a pricey menu that would cost at least 100,000 won per person, and up to 200,000 won if they ate a lot. Yoo-hyun scanned the eyes that were focused on him and said confidently. ¡°I¡¯m buying this for you guys who worked hard day and night to calm down the strike. Why would I be stingy?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I wish I could give you a bonus as well. I sincerely appreciate your efforts.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head, and the people at the tables next to him also bowed along. ¡°Oh, no, thank you.¡± The greeting spread like a wave to the eight tables. The people who lifted their heads couldn¡¯t figure out what was going on. It was too different from the atmosphere they had expected from the group strategy office staff. But their doubts disappeared as soon as the sirloin and raw beef came out. As soon as the alcohol came in, they rxed. Before long, they raised their sses and shouted in unison. ¡°Cheers.¡± Yoo-hyun clinked his ss and looked at the man sitting at the diagonal table. He had arge face and a naive impression, and a camera around his neck. He was Yoon Joon Woo, the manager of the camera department. It was when Yoo-hyun was bonding with the production management team members at the restaurant. The dinner time had passed quite a bit, but An Hong Gu, the factory manager, didn¡¯t care. He was pondering over what Chu Jung Hwan, the executive director, had said a while ago. -Manager Han is a person of interest in the group strategy office. It would be good to have some leverage over him in case of emergency. He was curious why his attitude changed after receiving a phone call, but Chu Jung Hwan was not a person who would talk nonsense. An Hong Gu, who was seriously thinking, asked Lee Sung Ryeol, the team leader. ¡°How do we get some leverage over him? He¡¯s a young and hot-blooded guy, so taking him to a room and sticking a woman to him would be perfect, but I have a feeling he won¡¯t fall for it.¡± ¡°Judging by how he said he wanted to have fun with the young people earlier, I don¡¯t think he¡¯ll go with us.¡± ¡°Ah. Right. Anyway, we just need to stick a woman to him. Just get ready.¡± An Hong Gu pped his hands and bbered his low-level n. It was then. Beep. Lee Sung Ryeol checked the message on his phone and his face turned thoughtful. ¡°Uh, sir, Manager Han is at the dinner ce right now.¡± ¡°What? What are you talking about? He said he would go with us, didn¡¯t he?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± ¡°Damn it. Let¡¯s go and talk on the way.¡± An Hong Gu got up from his seat, grabbed his jacket, and left. Lee Sung Ryeol followed him and picked up his phone to figure out the situation. An hour was just enough time to eat and have fun. The production management team members, whose faces were flushed red, proved that fact. They had already emptied two tes of sirloin steak and their stomachs were full. Empty bottles of liquor were scattered on the floor. Theyughed out loud in thepletely changed atmosphere, unlike their usual selves who had to wait for the factory manager with only chopsticks in their mouths for an hour. Among them, Yun Junwoo, the section chief whoughed the loudest, bowed in front of Yoo-hyun. He seemed quite drunk, his tongue twisted. ¡°I thought you were very cold at first, but I totally misjudged you, misjudged. I admit my mistake.¡± ¡°You saw it right. I just can¡¯t stand up to those old bastards.¡± ¡°Hahaha. You¡¯re really funny.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Yun Junwoo, the section chief who was holding his stomach andughing, and wondered. ¡®Why was he digging into the factory manager¡¯s past?¡¯ Using the master key to ess the Hansung Precision System, Yoo-hyun had confirmed the traces left by Yun Junwoo, the section chief. He was also collecting data using his assigned authority, just like Yoo-hyun. He had investigated quite deeply, so there was a high possibility that he knew the truth. Since it was a variable that could affect the situation, Yoo-hyun decided to observe him carefully. It was then. Sliding. The sliding door opened and Ahn Honggu, the factory manager, appeared. A young female employee was with him. At that moment, Yoo-hyun¡¯s mind spun. ¡®He¡¯s doing a lot of things.¡¯ He hid his inner thoughts and pretended to be surprised. ¡°Huh? Manager Ahn.¡± ¡°Why is Hyoju here¡­?¡± Yun Junwoo, the section chief, blinked his eyes among the people who got up. He was surprised to see the production management secretary who was on vacation. His exaggerated reaction contrasted with the very dark expression of the woman. For a moment, Yoo-hyun¡¯s eyes narrowed as he looked at Yun Junwoo, the section chief. ¡®Could it be?¡¯ He had some guesses, but it was not a situation to confirm them right now. Yoo-hyun first sorted out the situation. ¡°Why did youe sote? We¡¯re already done with the first round. Let¡¯s go to the second round.¡± ¡°What? Already?¡± ¡°Everyone was hungry for beef. You should havee sooner. Come on, everyone, get up.¡± As Yoo-hyun got up, the production management team members didn¡¯t know what to do. They felt a bit relieved, but they also felt anxious as they saw the crumpled expression of Ahn Honggu, the factory manager. But there were some exceptions among them. Chapter 496: Chapter 496: Gong Jinhan, who was already drunk, shouted. ¡°Ooh! Second round! Second round!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go to the second round. Yeah!¡± Some of the people next to him also responded to the alcohol. Factory Manager Ahn Honggu was boiling inside, but he held back for now. ¡°Okay. Then let¡¯s wrap up the first round here.¡± ¡°Yes. As promised, I¡¯ll ask you to pay for the drinks.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and whispered. ¡°¡­¡±Factory Manager Ahn Honggu, who received the bill, was speechless at the huge amount. He ran out of the welfare budget and had to pay with his personal card. When he came out, the team members who were crowded at the entrance bowed and greeted him. ¡°Factory Manager, thank you for the meal!¡± It was supposed to be a grateful word, but why did he feel so choked up? Factory Manager Ahn Honggu felt that if he opened his mouth now, he would say something bad, so he answered by slightly raising his palm. Then he approached Yoo-hyun, who was with Team Leader Lee Seongryeol. Next to him was Secretary Bae Hyoju, who was in charge of production management, which was currently vacant. ¡°Send the employees with the employees, and youe with me and this young secretary¡­¡± As Factory Manager Ahn Honggu tried to drag Secretary Bae Hyoju by the wrist, Yoo-hyun grabbed his hand first. ¡°Factory Manager, thank you for your attention today.¡± ¡°Yeah. So let¡¯s go to the second round with us¡­¡± ¡°How about we all cheer together for the second round?¡± Yoo-hyun, who stole the timing again, said, and Deputy Gong Jinhan enthusiastically agreed. ¡°Karaoke!¡± ¡°Karaoke! Karaoke!¡± The drunken people who followed him shook their shoulders excitedly. Yoo-hyun had sent the people who wanted to go home after the first round, and they were the ones who remained. They were in a good mood and didn¡¯t care at all that Factory Manager Ahn Honggu hadn¡¯t eaten. Factory Manager Ahn Honggu was so dumbfounded that he muttered to himself. ¡°Karaoke without eating¡­¡± ¡°The team members want that, so there¡¯s nothing we can do. Let¡¯s go together?¡± ¡°No, I have a headache.¡± It was not a lie, Factory Manager Ahn Honggu felt that if he went to karaoke with them, he would copse with a backache. ¡°Then I¡¯m sorry to say goodbye here.¡± Yoo-hyun, who ignored his words, called Team Leader Lee Seongryeol with a serious expression. ¡°Team Leader Lee,e here for a moment.¡± ¡°Yes, Factory Manager.¡± Then he whispered as if he had a secret to tell. ¡°When you go to karaoke, have this team leader order Hyoju to¡­¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll have Yun Junwoo take pictures and secure them.¡± Yoo-hyun was gone by then. ¡°This kid is really.¡± Factory Manager Ahn Honggu, who realized that fact btedly, grabbed the back of his neck. It was impossible not to get along with them, eating delicious food, drinking a lot of alcohol, singing and having fun like crazy. That was also true for Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun, who grabbed the microphone at the karaoke, enjoyed the party, feeling the old team atmosphere for the first time in a long time. ¡°I can¡¯t let you go even if I die~ How can I let you go~¡± He spat out a heartfelt voice, thinking of Jeong Da-hye, and Deputy Gong Jinhan waved his arms and responded. He lip-synced with a tearful expression, and the employees next to him also joined in. The waves made by the people¡¯s arms swayed in the karaoke room. After the climax, Deputy Gong Jinhan, who seemed to be drunk, gave a thumbs up. ¡°Manager, you¡¯re awesome.¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± The employeesughed, looking at his expression as if he was very impressed. He was a cute friend, so Yoo-hyun also chuckled. Thanks to him, the atmosphere was heated up with just one bad. ¡°¡­¡± In such an atmosphere, Secretary Bae Hyoju, who was sitting in the corner, looked very embarrassed. She was so scared that her legs were shaking. Yoo-hyun guessed what the situation was, but he enjoyed the atmosphere until Team Leader Lee Seongryeol and Yun Junwoo, who had gone out, came back. A few songs passed. ¡°Jump! Right now! Change 180 degrees and go crazy from now on!¡± Deputy Gong Jinhan started to jump like crazy, followed by the drunken employees. They were all in a good mood, and Secretary Bae Hyoju, who was overwhelmed, covered her mouth with her hand and ran out. Yoo-hyun left the chaotic atmosphere behind and followed her. Squeak. He opened the door and went out, and Yoo-hyun looked out through the window between the second and first floors. He saw Team Leader Lee Seongryeol shouting and Yun Junwoo shaking his head. Their conflict was revealed by Bae Hyoju. Team Leader Lee Seongryeol tried to catch her, but Bae Hyoju ran away without looking back. Yun Junwoo followed her, and Team Leader Lee Seongryeol took out his phone, embarrassed. ¡°I can tell what¡¯s going on without looking.¡± Yoo-hyun muttered and ran in the direction where Yun Junwoo was, while Team Leader Lee Seongryeol was on the phone. Yoo-hyun met Yun Junwoo again at a bench in an alley not far from the karaoke. He stopped by a convenience store in front of the bench and handed a honey tea to Yun Junwoo, who was sitting with his head down. ¡°Drink this.¡± Swoosh. He took the can without a word and looked at Yoo-hyun, surprised. ¡°Huh. Man, Manager.¡± ¡°I thought you might have a stomach ache, so I prepared something cold, but I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s okay.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yun Junwoo blinked his eyes at the iprehensible question. Yoo-hyun smiled and pointed to the can in his hand. ¡°Should I open it for you?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ll drink it well.¡± He put down the camera around his neck and opened the can. Click. Then he drank it all at once, as if his stomach was burning. Yoo-hyun looked at Yun Junwoo, who had aplicated expression, and asked bluntly. ¡°Hyoju, your contract is over, right?¡± There was no need to hear the answer. He looked at him with wide eyes and Yoo-hyun threw a meaningful word at him. ¡°You¡¯re investigating the factory manager¡¯s background to extend your contract.¡± ¡°H-how did you know that¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t push yourself too hard. You might get fired too, Manager Yun.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care if I get fired, as long as I can save Hyoju.¡± Was it because he was drunk? Or was he sincere? It was touching to see his devotion, but it was bound to backfire if he went overboard. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and looked at him with a warning. ¡°You might end up hurting Hyoju like today. Don¡¯t mess with her.¡± ¡°Then what do you want me to do? Just sit still?¡± He asked with a surge of emotion, and Yoo-hyun winked at him. ¡°This is something that an expert should handle. Just wait and see.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun left behind Yun Junwoo, who was dumbfounded. He had checked the variable, and it was time to wrap up the work. From the next day, Yoo-hyun started working at the production management team. He had told Team Leader Lee Seongryeol yesterday, so there was already a ce prepared for him in the corner. He cleared the tables on both sides for his convenience, and even put up a partition. He didn¡¯t have to do this much, but there was no reason not to ept what he was given. Deputy Gong Jinhan came up to Yoo-hyun, who was sitting in his seat, and greeted him. ¡°Oh, hello.¡± ¡°You can speak casually.¡± Even if Yoo-hyun told him to speak casually, he couldn¡¯t. Deputy Gong Jinhan bowed very politely. ¡°No. I was very rude yesterday.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. If you want to eat something delicious, just let me know. The factory manager has a lot of money.¡± ¡°Yes. Th-thank you.¡± He left an awkward thank you and carefully passed by Yoo-hyun. Not only Deputy Gong Jinhan, but also other people were like that. They didn¡¯t seem to have a strong aversion to Yoo-hyun, but they felt a wall after sobering up and returning to reality. It was also the wall of the group strategy room, which was in charge of auditing. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t think much of it, as he had expected. ¡°Time will solve it.¡± Even if the rtionship improvement was dyed, Yoo-hyun could move them by himself. It was enough that he naturally joined the team. A man approached Yoo-hyun. He had a big face and a naive impression, and he spoke in a stiff voice. ¡°Can I talk to you for a moment?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± There was no reason to avoid him, so Yoo-hyun got up right away. Manager Yun Junwoo walked ahead, and Yoo-hyun followed him. Half of the fourth floor of Factory A was empty because of the suspended interior work. It was bleak, and there were only two chairs and a table in the meeting room. Yoo-hyun faced Yun Junwoo there. Yun Junwoo cut off the front and back words and took out a document envelope. ¡°This will help you.¡± Swoosh. Yoo-hyun took the envelope and pulled out the photos inside. From the scene of Executive Director Choo Jeonghwan and Union Chairman Jang Seokjun secretly meeting, to the scene of them entering an entertainment establishment with a smile. The secret meeting between the management and the union leader was vividly captured. After checking thest picture, Yoo-hyun put the photos back in the document envelope. ¡°Take it back. I¡¯ll pretend I didn¡¯t see it.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you want to catch these bastards?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t need this. Don¡¯t get in the way.¡± ¡°I¡¯m worried about you, so it¡¯s okay.¡± ¡°It¡¯s bothering me.¡± Yoo-hyun waved his hand, but Yun Junwoo, who had made up his mind, did not look back. ¡°Just tell me what to do. I¡¯ll do anything. Please give me a chance to help.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at Yun Junwoo, who bowed his head, and chuckled. ¡°Do you really mean anything?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll even take off my clothes if I can help Hyoju.¡± ¡°Why would you take off your clothes, Manager?¡± ¡°Please take it as my will.¡± He made a serious expression, looking at Yoo-hyun, who was dumbfounded. He was definitely a stubborn man. It was worth trusting him once, so Yoo-hyun smiled. ¡°I have something I want to ask you.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s¡­¡± Yoo-hyun told him what he had in mind, and Yun Junwoo nodded. There was a spark in his round eyes, which gave a naive impression. Regardless of Yun Junwoo¡¯s determination, Yoo-hyun needed to reassure the opponent who was desperate to catch his weakness. He set the payment date a little earlier for that reason. Yoo-hyun asked Union Chairman Jang Seokjun, who faced him. ¡°You have to keep this a secret. I can¡¯t back out once I pay this money.¡± ¡°Of course. That¡¯s what I wanted to say to you first.¡± Executive Director Choo Jeonghwan interrupted, as if he was taking care of Yoo-hyun. ¡°Manager Han, just make a down payment for now. Don¡¯t you have to check if the work is going well before paying?¡± ¡°You¡¯re so thorough, Director.¡± ¡°You helped me so much that the work was solved so easily. This is the least I can do.¡± It sounded like he was looking out for Yoo-hyun, but it wasn¡¯t. By spending money on a ghostpany, Yoo-hyun was no different from illegally using thepany¡¯s funds. It was not a big deal for the group strategy room to spend that much money, but it was a different story if the details were revealed. If Yoo-hyun made a fusster, he could use this as an excuse to extort money from him. What if something went wrong? He could me it all on Yoo-hyun, who paid the money. It was a good situation in many ways, and Executive Director Choo Jeonghwan¡¯s mouth curled up. Yoo-hyun pretended not to know and opened his mouth with an innocent expression. ¡°Thank you. Then let¡¯s start with the contract.¡± ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s do that. I¡¯ll prepare it right away.¡± Union Chairman Jang Seokjun got up and brought the documents. The two men were talking while facing each other. Executive Director Choo Jeonghwan quietly went out with his phone in his hand. nk. ¡°I have to prepare to get rid of him once I catch his weakness.¡± He smiled wickedly and lifted his phone. On the screen was the number of Team Leader Bae Jaechan of the group strategy room, whom he had called a while ago. Chapter 497: Chapter 497: Inside a small conference room on the 32nd floor of Hansung Tower, the sound of a phone call echoed. Baek Jae-chan, the head of the internal strategy team, who had just finished the call, was confident for once. He bragged to Shim Byeong-jik, the head of the team sitting across from him, about the information he had heard from Vice President Choo Seong-hwan. ¡°Senior, didn¡¯t I tell you? I knew that Han would use dirty money, didn¡¯t I?¡± ¡°Hmph. Even if you¡¯re in a hurry, you shouldn¡¯t do your work so sloppily.¡± ¡°What can you do? He¡¯s a greedy bastard who doesn¡¯t know anything.¡± It was predictable that he would use dirty money as a solution to the strike, but it would be a problem if he couldn¡¯t keep it secret. Especially when the information came through a subsidiary employee like this, it was the worst. Shim Byeong-jik, the head of the team who gave a bitter smile, shook his head.¡°I was mistaken for a moment. I thought he was pretty smart.¡± ¡°What can he do with his brain? I figured it out a long time ago.¡± Shim Byeong-jik, the head of the team, who had been annoyed by Baek Jae-chan, the head of the team who had been struggling to dissuade Yoo-hyun until a while ago, found his bluff very amusing, but he never showed it on the surface. Instead, he reached out his hand to his junior team leader who had been quiet for a while. ¡°Baek team leader, you did a good job. Let¡¯s have a drink when this is over.¡± ¡°Sounds good. It¡¯s been a while since I had a drink with you, senior.¡± Baek Jae-chan, the head of the team, shook hands with Shim Byeong-jik, the head of the team, andughed heartily. Vice President Choo Seong-hwan didn¡¯t bother Yoo-hyun anymore since things went as he wanted. Factory Manager An Hong-gu and Team Leader Lee Seong-ryeol were the same. Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun was able to live a veryfortable life in the production management team. He leaned back on a soft chair and Yun Jun-woo, the section chief, approached him. ¡°Team Leader Han, I sent you an email with the status of the warehouse cleaning of the six factories you requested.¡± ¡°I checked it. I¡¯ll give you feedback withments, so please send an email to the Hansung Electronics Gangwon factory.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you ask why?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do as you told me first and then ask.¡± Yun Jun-woo, the section chief, bowed his head and returned to his seat. He was fast at work because he had done all kinds of odd jobs, and he was also quiet. It felt a hundred times easier than when he was pushing Shin Nak-kyun, the deputy. Yoo-hyun, who was smiling, was approached by Gong Jin-han, the deputy. He was awkward at first, but he quickly agreed with the atmosphere that Yun Jun-woo, the section chief, had created to support Yoo-hyun. ¡°Team Leader, I¡¯ve summarized the article content for Hanse Ilbo and sent it to you.¡± ¡°Good job. I¡¯ll check it and give you feedback.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± What was he so thankful for? Not only Gong Jin-han, the deputy, but also other people came to Yoo-hyun one by one. Yun Jun-woo, the section chief, went around and pointed out what Yoo-hyun needed. Bae Hyo-ju, the secretary in charge of production management, who couldn¡¯t lift her head in front of Yoo-hyun, also sent him the factory fund usage details. Before she knew it, she reported to Yoo-hyun more often than to Team Leader Lee Seong-ryeol, and followed Yoo-hyun¡¯s instructions more. Only Team Leader Lee Seong-ryeol, who had no interest in his team members, didn¡¯t know anything about this. The team leader didn¡¯t know, so there was no way Vice President Choo Seong-hwan and Factory Manager An Hong-gu would know. While everyone was unaware, the follow-up measures for thebor-management agreement were smoothly carried out. It was so easy that Yoo-hyun felt sorry for it. The production management team members were doing so well. ¡°I feel like I¡¯m getting too much for free.¡± Yoo-hyun thought he would have to pay them backter. It was then. Yun Jun-woo, the section chief, who made all this possible for Yoo-hyun, came to him. He not only helped him with his work, but also kept an eye on the movements of the upper people as if he had been secretly doing it. Yoo-hyun guessed what he was going to say by looking at his serious expression and asked first. ¡°Is it today?¡± ¡°Yes. It¡¯s correct. The ce is the same as you said.¡± ¡°I see. Thank you for your hard work.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He couldn¡¯t say anything and just bit his lips. Yoo-hyun smiled at him. ¡°I can do it by myself. Don¡¯t worry about it, and just do your job well.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Yoo-hyun looked at his back as he bowed his head and stepped back, and recalled what he had figured out here. All the team members except Team Leader Lee Seong-ryeol were just pieces on a chessboard. They worked hard but didn¡¯t get a fair reward. The only one who was close to the truth among those pieces was Yun Jun-woo, the section chief. What would he have chosen if Yoo-hyun hadn¡¯t been there? Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t guess what he didn¡¯t know, but got up from his seat. It was time to break the chessboard. That evening, Factory Manager An Hong-gu popped champagne at a high-end entertainment establishment in downtown Wonju. The lid opened and bubbles rose up with smoke over the big bottle. Psssh. The vice president Choo Seong-hwan on the left, the team leader Lee Seong-ryeol across from him, the union leader Jang Seok-jun, the reporter Nam Min-sik from Hanse Ilbo, and the women next to each of them pped. p p p p p. ¡°Your champagne skills are amazing, as always, Factory Manager.¡± Team Leader Lee Seong-ryeol rubbed his palms and Factory Manager An Hong-guughed. ¡°Haha. Thank Vice President Choo. It¡¯s all thanks to his excellent work.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. It¡¯s the result of everyone¡¯s cooperation.¡± Reporter Nam Min-sik, who was sitting in the corner opposite, asked Vice President Choo Seong-hwan, who shrugged his shoulders. ¡°But what if the group strategy room manager betrays us and doesn¡¯t pay us?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve already done the prepayment work. I¡¯ve left a record, so he can¡¯t do anything.¡± ¡°There won¡¯t be any backstabbingter, right?¡± Reporter Nam Min-sik showed his reporter¡¯s caution, and Union Leader Jang Seok-jun calmed him down. ¡°Reporter Nam, what are you so worried about? Vice President Choo must have taken care of everything.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. He¡¯s done for when this is over. I¡¯ve already talked to the group strategy room team leader.¡± ¡°As expected, Vice President. You¡¯re amazing. Well, in that sense, let¡¯s have a drink.¡± Union Leader Jang Seok-jun raised Vice President Choo Seong-hwan¡¯s arm and held up his ss. It was then. Creak. The door opened and a familiar face came in. Factory Manager An Hong-gu, who recognized Yoo-hyun first, blinked his eyes. ¡°Huh? What are you doing here, Team Leader Han?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you think you¡¯re having too much fun without me?¡± Yoo-hyun asked with a smile, and Vice President Choo Seong-hwan, who had been looking around,ughed loudly. He was momentarily flustered, but he had no reason to be shy since he had Yoo-hyun on a leash. ¡°Haha. You¡¯re here. I thought you didn¡¯t like rooms.¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t tell me that you were all gathered like this.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I couldn¡¯t take care of you. Sit down first.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll borrow a seat for a moment.¡± Yoo-hyun naturally took a seat next to Director Chu Jeonghwan. Everyone was suspicious of Yoo-hyun¡¯s sharp words a while ago, but Factory Manager Ahn Honggu, who had no sense of the situation, didn¡¯t feel the atmosphere at all. He was drunk and rather excitedly flirted with the women. ¡°How about it? Our hero today, Manager Han, isn¡¯t he handsome?¡± ¡°He¡¯s exactly my style.¡± ¡°Hohoho. Sister, you¡¯re too greedy. I¡¯m the perfect match for you.¡± As the womenughed and chatted, Factory Manager Ahn Honggu, who had stretched his face between them, made a malicious expression. ¡°What style do you like, Manager Han? I guess you¡¯d prefer the youngest one, right?¡± ¡°No. I have something else to tell you right now.¡± ¡°Ha ha. You want to pick one here, huh? Go ahead, choose anyone. I¡¯ll make them your partner right away.¡± Even after hearing such direct words, Factory Manager Ahn Honggu still didn¡¯t catch on. Yoo-hyun chuckled, and Director Chu Jeonghwan, who had been narrowing his eyes, nodded at the women. ¡°Go out for a while. We have something to talk about among ourselves.¡± ¡°Huh? Director Chu, what do you mean?¡± ¡°Factory Manager, it seems Manager Han has something important to say. Let¡¯s listen to him first.¡± ¡°Ugh. Do we really have to¡­¡± Factory Manager Ahn Honggu was embarrassed, but Director Chu Jeonghwan didn¡¯t hesitate. He coldly waved his hand. ¡°What are you doing? Get out of here.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Tsk. Brother, call meter.¡± The women, who were rolling their eyes at the sudden situation, left the room with pouting lips. ng. In the quiet atmosphere, Director Chu Jeonghwan opened his mouth. ¡°I like you, so I won¡¯t say much, but this kind of behavior is rude. It¡¯s better to respect each other¡¯s personal matters.¡± ¡°Really, did I make you toofortable?¡± Yoo-hyun, who had his arm on the sofa backrest, fidgeted, and Director Chu Jeonghwan sighed deeply. He thought that he only had to put up with the young man¡¯s whims for a little longer, so he suppressed his anger. ¡°Phew. I¡¯ll let it go. What did youe here for?¡± ¡°For what? It must be a secret that you guys are gathering here and scheming.¡± ¡°What? You, what did you just say?¡± Director Chu Jeonghwan frowned, and Yoo-hyun pushed an empty ss toward him and snapped his fingers. It was a provocative gesture to anyone¡¯s eyes. ¡°First, pour me a drink.¡± ¡°What? You, do you not understand the situation right now¡­¡± Director Chu Jeonghwan was about to raise his voice when he couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. Thud. Yoo-hyun took out a document envelope from his bag and put it on the table, then smirked. ¡°Let¡¯s see who doesn¡¯t understand the situation.¡± Director Chu Jeonghwan¡¯s eyes shook violently as he took out the contents of the document envelope. ¡°This, this¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯ve been making good use of thepany¡¯s money in thest three strikes. But how can you leave such obvious evidence?¡± Yoo-hyun said mockingly, and Jang Seokjun, the union chairman who was sitting across from him, growled. He was no different from Director Chu Jeonghwan in terms of being clueless. ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°I thought you might be curious, so I prepared yours too.¡± Yoo-hyun put the details of Jang Seokjun¡¯s money received in the previous strike and the photos of him with Director Chu Jeonghwan and the management on the table. There was also a picture of himing into this room and shaking hands with a smile. ¡°This is¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s not for nothing that they say pping makes a sound. Oh, I prepared this too.¡± Yoo-hyun then pressed the music y button on his phone for Jang Seokjun, who was blushing. The voice that he had recorded with a fountain pen recorder a while ago flowed out loudly. -You must keep the existence of Shinwoo Tech a secret. You must also erase the record of the 3 billion won that was given under the pretext of disposing of thepany¡¯s old equipment. That¡¯s the condition. -We request that the immunity uses and the session of employment for the children of the union members be kept confidential. This is¡­ ¡°¡­¡± In the silent room, Director Chu Jeonghwan quickly racked his brain. The evidence that Yoo-hyun presented was so clear that there seemed to be no way out. What should he do? He had prepared some weapons in his head for a while. Factory Manager Ahn Honggu, who finally realized the situation, shouted. ¡°What the hell is going on? Is this a setup?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t pretend you don¡¯t know. How dare you say that, the culprit of this strike?¡± ¡°I, I don¡¯t know anything.¡± Factory Manager Ahn Honggu denied it, and Yoo-hyun handed him a document that would shut his thick lips. Swoosh. ¡°Look at this first and then talk. These are the details of the embezzlement you did while you were in charge of production management at the Wonju factory. You lived very well.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Ignoring the trembling Factory Manager Ahn Honggu, Director Chu Jeonghwan snapped sharply. He seemed to have prepared a counterattack in his head, as he was quite confident. ¡°There¡¯s no negotiation if youe out like this. Isn¡¯t that right, Chairman Jang?¡± ¡°We can¡¯t let this go. We¡¯ll go on strike right away.¡± Jang Seokjun, the union chairman, showed his strong will, receiving Director Chu Jeonghwan¡¯s gaze. It was ridiculous to see the person who should be on the side of the employees sticking to the management, and even the criminals. ¡°Do it. If you can.¡± Yoo-hyun smirked and handed out one document each to everyone except Nam Minsik, the reporter. Everyone¡¯s faces were shocked by the contents. Yoo-hyun stabbed a dagger into their chests without hesitation. ¡°This is the conclusion of apetentwyer who saw this material. You¡¯ll all get a lot of prison time.¡± ¡°What, what?¡± The fearful Factory Manager Ahn Honggu turned pale. Lee Seongryeol, the team leader who received the document btedly, couldn¡¯t close his mouth as he saw his detailed criminal record. ¡°How did you get this¡­¡± Yoo-hyun nced at the two men, then Jang Junsik, the chairman, and Director Chu Jeonghwan in turn, and said. ¡°I could also sue you for a lot of money in civil court. You know that, right? The Group Strategy Office is a specialized organization that catches these scumbags.¡± ¡°Do you think you¡¯ll be fine?¡± Director Chu Jeonghwan tried to regain hisposure and looked at Yoo-hyun. Chapter 498: Chapter 498: It was pitiful to see him rack his brain to get out of this situation, but he was already in Yoo-hyun¡¯s palm. ¡°Why would I be bad? Oh, the advance payment through the agency? I¡¯ve already taken care of that.¡± ¡°There must be a record of using thepany¡¯s money, right?¡± ¡°Who said I used thepany¡¯s money? It¡¯s my personal money. There¡¯s no problem even if there¡¯s a record. The contract is canceled, so I don¡¯t have to pay anything.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Did he n this from the beginning? As he quickly retraced the series of events, Director Choo Seunghwan felt cold sweat on his spine. It was when he realized the whole story and touched his numb back of his head. Bang.Reporter Nam Minsik, who was sitting in the corner, got up from his seat. The man, who had a rather sharp look as if his eyebrows were raised, was ready to cut ties with these worthless people here. ¡°What are you doing? I¡¯m leaving.¡± ¡°Sit down.¡± But that was only his thought, Yoo-hyun had a different position. At Yoo-hyun¡¯s gesture, Reporter Nam Minsik snarled with a vicious face. ¡°Who are you to tell me what to do? Do you want to die?¡± He honestly wanted to let loose and fight. But as a cultured citizen, he couldn¡¯t do that, so Yoo-hyun calmly spoke with words. Of course, he responded exactly with informal speech to informal speech. ¡°Minsik, if you¡¯re a reporter, you should assess the situation. Do you think I came here for nothing?¡± ¡°What?¡± Yoo-hyun threw a thick white envelope at him for his sake. Thud. He took out the paper that was rolled up in the envelope he received by surprise. There were detailed records of him receiving money from Hansung Precision and publishing proxy articles. Yoo-hyun said something that made him shut his mouth at once. ¡°Oh, did I tell you? I met with Editor-in-Chief Kim Jaepil.¡± ¡°What, what do you mean? Don¡¯t tell me¡­¡± ¡°Well, I haven¡¯t said anything yet. But, the editor-in-chief knows the situation. He also knows that this news could go to other newspapers.¡± It wasn¡¯t a problem that he would be kicked out of Hanseil Daily, but that he might be sued by Hanseil Daily. Reporter Nam Minsik, who grasped the urgency of this matter, lowered his head. ¡°I¡¯m, I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Now you¡¯re talking. Sit down.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled and gestured, and Reporter Nam Minsik sat down. ¡°¡­¡± Aplete silence fell over the room after the shock. Yoo-hyun, who looked around, spoke in a very soft voice. ¡°Let¡¯s all think about it. Why didn¡¯t I tell thepany about this? I have all the evidence, why didn¡¯t I report it?¡± ¡°Then¡­¡± Director Choo Seunghwan opened his eyes that he had clenched tightly. Yoo-hyun exined it more easily. ¡°Do you think I have anything to gain from you guys being arrested or paying money?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. You would never do that.¡± ¡°Factory Manager Ahn, you really understand me for once.¡± Yoo-hyun praised Factory Manager Ahn Honggu, whose face was flushed. Director Choo Seunghwan, who was rolling his eyes quickly, asked. ¡°What do you want?¡± ¡°Well, before I say that, fill up your sses. It looks like a pretty expensive drink, don¡¯t you think it¡¯s a waste?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Cheer up, everyone. What are you doing without following this team leader?¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s chin gesture, Team Leader Lee Seongryeol, who got up from his seat, filled everyone¡¯s sses with trembling hands. Yoo-hyun stopped him from sitting down again. ¡°While you¡¯re up, why don¡¯t you propose a toast?¡± ¡°A toast?¡± ¡°Yes. Everyone, raise your sses.¡± As Yoo-hyun turned his head and nced, everyone reluctantly raised their sses. Among them, Reporter Nam Minsik¡¯s hand was the fastest. Team Leader Lee Seongryeol, who caught Yoo-hyun¡¯s eye, asked cautiously. ¡°Uh, what should I say?¡± ¡°Just follow what I say. We all.¡± ¡°We all.¡± Team Leader Lee Seongryeol repeated Yoo-hyun¡¯s words in a fairly loud voice. He definitely had a higher understanding than Factory Manager Ahn. ¡°For a win-win negotiation.¡± Yoo-hyun said softly, repeating the words that Director Choo Seunghwan had said earlier. Team Leader Lee Seongryeol, who was looking around, closed his eyes and shouted. ¡°Fo, for a win-win negotiation.¡± ¡°For a win-win.¡± The rest of the people echoed with a rotten expression. Only Yoo-hyun was smiling here. After the sses awkwardly clinked, he opened his mouth. ¡°Listenfortably. In thisbor-management negotiation¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± He said to listenfortably, but it was something that no one could do. There was nothing for the five people here to win-win, let alone win. Rather, they had to give up everything they had. Still, no one raised a voice of objection. They just lowered their heads to the floor. Yoo-hyun, who finished his one-sided announcement as if he had finished a negotiation, summarized the content. ¡°Then I¡¯ll take it as you all agree. It must have been a tough decision, but thank you for being proactive.¡± Director Choo Seunghwan, who swallowed his saliva and looked around, asked carefully. ¡°Are you really going to let it go if we just follow?¡± ¡°What if I don¡¯t? Do you have a way?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Hahaha. I¡¯m kidding, kidding.¡± Everyone felt a chill at Yoo-hyun¡¯s innocentugh. In thepletely frozen atmosphere, Yoo-hyunforted the tense people. ¡°It¡¯s the principle of a person to keep a promise. I¡¯m not going to stab you in the back like someone.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant¡­¡± As Director Choo Seunghwan tried to make an excuse, Yoo-hyun raised his ss. ¡°I won¡¯t say anything about the past. The future is more important, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Y-yes.¡± Factory manager Ahn Hong-gu nodded vigorously and held his ss with both hands. Then, executive director Choo Seong-hwan, who looked resigned, team leader Lee Seong-ryeol, who was only looking at the situation, and reporter Nam Min-sik, who was sweating in the corner, offered their sses in turn. nk. Only after a few rounds of clinking sses did the suffocating time end. A few dayster, the executive meeting room of A factory was full of people. A reporter from Hanseil Daily, who was standing on the back wall of the meeting room, pressed the shutter button of therge camera he was holding. Click. Along with the shutter sound, the words written inrge letters on the front screen of the meeting room appeared in the center of the small LCD attached to the camera. On both sides of the screen, 10 union executives and 10 management executives were sitting side by side on a long table, facing each other. The picture did not show, but the staff members of each affiliation were sitting in a row with their backs against the wall. It was a tense situation, as it was thest negotiation that would determine whether to strike or not. But the atmosphere was strange. The key decision-makers on both sides kept turning their heads to the back door. Yoo-hyun was sitting there, the ce where the management staff were sitting at the end. When he checked the time and nodded, executive director Choo Seong-hwan, who had been holding his breath, nodded his head. ¡°We will start the 5thbor-management negotiation. We will hear from the management side first.¡± With his words, the negotiation began. The first speech was given by team leader Lee Seong-ryeol. ¡°The management side of Hansung Precision proposes to implement a realistic wage increase of 3.8 percent, and¡­¡± The basic sry increase of 20 percent and the additional incentive of 500 percent were changed to 3.8 percent and 150 percent, respectively. It was a condition that was ridiculously different from the figures that the union members had put forward. They should have strongly opposed it, but no one challenged it. Rather, union representative Jang Seok-joon, the head of the union, nodded his head calmly. ¡°I agree.¡± Buzz. The union staff sitting in the back showed expressions of disbelief. The union executive who turned on the microphone in front of the table did not care and continued to express his opinion. The private uses for the union executives that they had demanded were all gone. ¡°What the union side proposes is to secure housing for the factory relocation personnel, expand the rest facilities for each factory, hire new personnel to abolish the two-shift work, improve the treatment of non-regr workers, rece all old equipment, etc¡­¡± ¡°I agree.¡± Factory manager Ahn Hong-gu epted the conditions without asking or questioning. Thanks to that, many sub-items for the welfare of the employees were included in the negotiation results. There were quite a lot of contents that the union side had not considered. The improvement of the treatment of non-regr workers, such as the part that was in the blind spot of the union and management, was typical. Yoon Joon-woo, the section chief who organized and uploaded this part, expressed his concern to Yoo-hyun, who was sitting next to him. ¡°It¡¯s the right direction, but it won¡¯t appeal to the employees.¡± ¡°Why do you think so?¡± ¡°They will think that the wage increase rate is too low. They will probably rebel.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It won¡¯t happen.¡± Yoo-hyun said with confidence, and Yoon Joon-woo, the section chief, agreed. ¡°You have a way.¡± ¡°Yes. Do you want me to tell you?¡± ¡°No. You must have thought of it yourself. I¡¯ll follow you from behind.¡± Yoon Joon-woo, the section chief, who bowed his head, looked at the meeting room again. Yoo-hyun chuckled as he looked at the still stubborn section chief. ¡°You¡¯ll know tomorrow. You¡¯ll be holding the camcorder yourself.¡± ¡°What do you mean¡­¡± It was when Yoon Joon-woo, the section chief, looked at Yoo-hyun with a puzzled expression. Bang. Bang. Bang. Executive director Choo Seong-hwan opened his mouth as he tapped the gavel. ¡°I hereby announce that the 5thbor-management negotiation has sessfully ended.¡± The negotiation ended without any problems, and the result was also as the management expected. But why was the expression of executive director Choo Seong-hwan, the chief in charge, so dark? The key executives of both sides who led the agreement all had a bitter expression. Click. Click. The expressions of these people were clearly captured by reporter Nam Min-sik¡¯s camera. The expression of the reporter who took the picture was not very bright either. The next day, the picture that reporter Nam Min-sik took at the end was published on the front page of Hanseil Daily¡¯s Wonju newspaper. The expressions of the people in the picture were dark, but the title of the article was very bright. Below the title, the final agreement items were listed. There were many good things for the employees, but they were buried by the low wage increase rate. There wereints everywhere about the results below expectations. The people who were sitting in the break room of C factory were the same. A man who was reading a newspaper in the corner table spat out a harsh remark to his friends. ¡°Come on, even so, 3.8 percent is too much, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Right. The union side said they would definitely get 7 percent, what is this?¡± ¡°The bonus is worse. Why did they make a fuss and vote if they were going to do this?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. They didn¡¯t take money and collude, did they?¡± Among them, there was someone who hit the nail on the head, but that was definitely a misunderstanding. They never took money. They just looked at Yoo-hyun¡¯s face. Yoo-hyun, who was sitting at the next table and listening to the conversation, pounded his chest. ¡°Ah, I¡¯m frustrated. I can¡¯t even tell them the truth.¡± ¡°What truth?¡± Yoo-hyun, who had been drinking coffee, asked. He had be quite friendly with him as he had been working together on the site. ¡°I had no choice but to ept that increase. The welfare level is not badpared to otherpany factories.¡± ¡°How would they know that.¡± ¡°Of course. That¡¯s why you¡¯re having a corporate briefing this time.¡± As the section chief pped his hands, Yoo-hyun looked dumbfounded. ¡°Why are you pretending to ask? You wrote and sent the draft of the article for the corporate briefing.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯m curious. How can you make the management and union sides have a tearful reconciliation at the corporate briefing?¡± The section chief had written the draft of the article that reporter Nam Min-sik would write in advance, but he didn¡¯t know the details. He just added flesh to the skeleton that Yoo-hyun had given him. Chapter 499: Chapter 499: Yoo-hyun smiled and said that it was not something that could be easily understood by just telling him. ¡°If you¡¯re curious, you can see for yourself. Let¡¯s get up.¡± ¡°Yes, sir. I¡¯ll clear the way for you.¡± Deputy Gong Jinhwan quickly got up and made some space at the entrance of the lounge where people were passing by. Even though it was an unnecessary action, his face was full of a sense of mission. He was a funny guy who had an interesting side to him, as Yoo-hyun had felt at the drinking party. Soon, the time came for Deputy Gong Jinhwan to confirm the answer to his curiosity. As soon as the lunch break was over, an emergency assembly announcement flowed through the speakers attached to the entire factory. -All factory operations will be stopped for one hour from 2 p.m. All personnel, please gather at the auditorium on the first floor of Factory A.The people who were confused by the unprecedented event gathered at the auditorium one by one. They took the coffee and cookies that were handed out at the entrance and sat down in order from the front row, following the guidance of the production management team members. The auditorium was already full five minutes before the start time, with all the production workers except for the shift workers and vacationers. This included subcontractor employees, contract workers such as secretaries, and union members. Yoo-hyun, who was sitting in the center of the front row, nodded his head, and Deputy Yoon Junwoo, who was standing in the corner of the stage, pressed the live video transmission button on the camcorder he was holding. The screen in front of the stage showed the people who filled the auditorium tightly. Buzz buzz. The somewhat noisy atmosphere subsided as the figure of Executive Director Choo Jung-hwan, who came up on the stage, was captured on the screen. As Executive Director Choo Jung-hwan stood in the middle of the stage, the pinpoint lighting turned on and the screen switched to presentation mode. -Hansung Precision Corporate Presentation It was normal to do a corporate presentation in front of the group executives, but this time it was different. The main audience was the production workers who had never experienced a corporate presentation before. Executive Director Choo Jung-hwan, who made eye contact with Yoo-hyun, held the presenter with a resigned expression. His presentation began as the page turned. ¡°First of all, Hansung Precision is¡­¡± He had a clear voice and a neat eye contact, as befitting a person who had experienced countless presentations. He quickly touched on the current status of thepany, and then mentioned the current situation that thepany was facing with specific numbers. ¡°Hansung Precision¡¯s sales in the first quarter decreased by 12 percentpared tost year, profit decreased by 22 percent, and it has been decreasing for four consecutive quarters¡­¡± This naturally led to the reason why thepany could only raise the sry by 3.8 percent. The employees, who were grateful that they received a 150 percent bonus, realized that it was a very difficult situation. ¡°It must be hard. Is thepany going to go bankrupt?¡± ¡°No way. They can fix the production line and set the direction, then they can make a profit.¡± ¡°I like that they promise to give it back when they perform well. And I like that they do this kind of presentation every time.¡± ¡°I can see that he¡¯s sincere, since he even said that he would step down if he couldn¡¯t keep his promise.¡± ¡°But why is he acting like that all of a sudden? He¡¯s usually so stiff.¡± Voices came from here and there, but Executive Director Choo Jung-hwan¡¯s presentation was uninterrupted. Thirty minutes passed, and the presentation was heading towards the end. Executive Director Choo Jung-hwan hesitated for a moment and opened his mouth with aplicated expression. ¡°The reason why Hansung Precision is in a difficult situation and the union pushed it to the brink of a strike isrgely due to the fault of the management, especially me, the person in charge.¡± Then, his trembling voice was heard through the microphone. ¡°Therefore, I want to take responsibility and donate 50 percent of my sryst year to the factory. I will also use 50 percent of my sry in the future for the development of the factory.¡± Buzz buzz. The audience was shocked by the radical statement. Among the people who couldn¡¯t close their mouths, there was a person who was shaking his legs. He, who was sitting in the front row, got up from his seat as soon as he made eye contact with Yoo-hyun. Yoo-hyun gestured with his chin, and he hurriedly went up to the stage without even fixing his clothes. Deputy Yoon Junwoo, who was holding the camera, followed him, and the man¡¯s appearance was broadcast live on the entire screen. The union team members who saw the screen were startled. ¡°Huh? Isn¡¯t that the chairman?¡± ¡°It looks like the chairman went up there. Yeah, look at the screen.¡± ¡°Wow. What¡¯s going on? Are they fighting?¡± It was an unprecedented situation where the union chairman appeared at the management presentation. The impact spread quickly throughout the audience. The surprise was only for a moment, and a more shocking voice came out of the mouth of Jang Seok-joon, the union chairman, who stood next to Executive Director Choo Jung-hwan. ¡°It¡¯s not only the management¡¯s fault that thepany is in crisis. It¡¯s also the fault of the union side, especially me, the person in charge, who encouraged the strike even though there was a good solution.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The people who opened their mouths in disbelief heard a word from Jang Seok-joon, the union chairman. ¡°I will also set an example and give up half of my sryst year and this year for the welfare of the employees.¡± ¡°Chairman.¡± Then, a man who stood up from the audience shouted. He, who had admired Jang Seok-joon, the union chairman, without knowing that Yoo-hyun was behind him, teared up. ¡°I will also join the chairman¡¯s sacrifice.¡± ¡°I feel the same way.¡± The voices of the union executives who were moved by emotion spread. He was a good person in front of others. Yoo-hyun chuckled behind the people who didn¡¯t know the truth. As soon as he saw his smile, Jang Seok-joon, the union chairman, who misunderstood it as a signal, stretched out his arms to Executive Director Choo Jung-hwan. Executive Director Choo Jung-hwan smiled awkwardly and hugged Jang Seok-joon, the union chairman. The audience apuded with a standing ovation in response to the tearful scene of harmony between the management and the union. p p p p p p p p. The apusested quite long. The touching corporate presentation scene was featured on the front page of the Hanseil Daily the next day. It didn¡¯t end with a newspaper article. Yoo-hyun sent additional information to reporter Nam Min-sik through Deputy Gong Jinhwan, who organized the content. The news, which included the additional sry cut of the factory manager, decorated the inte news column. The article, which had a provocative title from the beginning, also contained the video that Deputy Yoon Junwoo filmed. The video, which came out at the end of the corporate presentation, was enough to make people ecstatic. The Hanseil Daily unusually posted the article on the ranking news, and the real-time search term number one was ¡®Hansung Precision¡¯. The number ofments was also huge. -That¡¯s the attitude of a manager. The executive director puts 50 percent of his sry for thepany. -Don¡¯t they usually cut the employees¡¯ sries? Here, the executive director and the union chairman are stepping up. -The employees are totally moved. Look at their expressions. -My mom was there, and she wrote a letter to the president to thank him. -But are the other executives also voluntarily cutting their sries? -Of course they must have agreed. Who would make such a decision on their own? There was such a crazy person here. That evening, in the hotel, Yoo-hyun chuckled as he looked at thements on hisptop. ¡°The reaction is quite hot.¡± The media was making such a fuss that the group strategy office had to step in. Wouldn¡¯t the management support team be moving by now? It was when Yoo-hyun was guessing the situation behind him. Ring ring. His phone rang, and the name he had been waiting for appeared on the screen. He must have been very urgent to call him personally at thiste hour. Yoo-hyun answered the phone, and before he could even greet him, he heard the excited voice of Director Song Hyun-seung. -Director Han, what kind of magic did you use? ¡°Magic?¡± -The union chairman and all the union executives are voluntarily cutting their sries, and it¡¯s a mess. If this is not magic, what is it? ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything. It was the management who did well.¡± -You made them do well without spending much budget, right? Haha. That¡¯s even more like magic. Yoo-hyun paid attention to the part where he mentioned the budget. ¡®Director Choi Sang-hyun must have been here.¡¯ The head of the management support team and the suspicious person would not have easily believed Yoo-hyun¡¯s surprise performance. He must have investigated through Director Song Hyun-seung, and if there was no problem, he would have acted right away. Yoo-hyun beat around the bush to confirm his guess. ¡°It seems that the management¡¯s sincerity worked. It would be nice if Hansung Precision¡¯s headquarters also joined in.¡± -That¡¯s what I¡¯m doing. I¡¯ve already spread the guidelines. I¡¯m going to cut the sries of the executives who are responsible for the strike, and send out a follow-up article. ¡°Are you doing it, sir?¡± -Of course not. Why should I do such a dirty work? This is something that the low-ranking management support team does. He seemed to want to show off his power for once, after being ignored all the time, but Yoo-hyun had no interest in that. He was satisfied enough with the confirmation that the management support team was involved. Yoo-hyun expressed his satisfaction with a calm smile and replied. ¡°I see. It would be helpful for me to clean up the mess if the other departments support me.¡± -Clean up the mess? Aren¡¯t youing up? ¡°I¡¯m going to stay here a little longer and see how things change. I feel sorry to end it like this.¡± Director Song Hyun-seung, who was surprised and asked, heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s n. His voice rose by a tone. -You have more to show here, right? ¡°Of course. I¡¯ve started it, so I want to make a solid result.¡± -Haha. You¡¯re reliable. Go ahead. Use the money as much as you want. ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll repay you with a sure result for your support.¡± Afterughing with augh, Yoo-hyun left a confident word and hung up the phone. But he didn¡¯t intend to finish it here. Executive Director Choo Jung-hwan. Union Chairman Jang Seok-joon. The end of the two men was not here. ¡°A littleter.¡± Before Yoo-hyun could express his happy feelings, his phone rang again. -Director, we got a response from Narutal Power. Maria Carlos might visit us. Should we proceed with the next task? It was a message from Deputy Shin Nak-kyun, who was working hard under the water. Yoo-hyun smiled and sent a reply. -Send the exhibition n that I uploaded to the shared folder. Make sure to emphasize that we prepared it for Maria Carlos¡¯s visit. -Yes. I got it. After confirming the reply, Yoo-hyuny down on the bed. The results of the strike at the Wonju factory and the Maria Carlos case passed by one by one on the ceiling. Who could have predicted that the end of them would be connected to Chairman Shin Hyun-ho and the Royal Family? ¡°Never.¡± It was not a casual word. Neither Director Song Hyun-seung, who received the report, nor Deputy Shin Nak-kyun, who was in charge of the work, had any clue about it. The two team leaders who couldn¡¯t get their minds together, or Vice President Yoon Joo-tak, who hadn¡¯t grasped the situation yet, were the same. Shin Kyung-soo, who was not interested in him, would be able to see the scenery that Yoo-hyun saw. Yoo-hyun smiled confidently as he envisioned the future ahead. On the other hand, contrary to Yoo-hyun¡¯s thoughts, there was a man who was moving behind him. The man reported the situation he had figured out so far to Shin Kyung-soo, who was in the US. ¡°Director Han is in Wonju right now¡­¡± -You¡¯ve caught his weakness, but you¡¯re making the work quite troublesome. Shin Kyung-soo replied sharply, but the man quietly repeated his thoughts. ¡°It may seem clumsy, but it may be a good way to look at it from the perspective of growing the work. If it goes well, he might catch the chairman¡¯s eye.¡± -Hmm, the chairman, huh. Did he think that far? ¡°He also expanded the Spain case and connected it to Maria Carlos¡¯s visit. It¡¯s a usible story.¡± It was a rather bold statement, but the man had no hesitation in expressing his opinion. Shin Kyung-soo did not challenge the man¡¯s words at all, but rather showed his trust. -You know what I don¡¯t know after a little investigation, but Vice President Yoon Joo-tak can¡¯t even sense it. ¡°He¡¯s doing his work quietly.¡± -No. It¡¯s because the group strategy office is ipetent. ¡°¡­¡± The man agreed with silence, and Shin Kyung-soo sneered. -They should all be thrown away. In that sense, investigate Director Han more. I might be able to use him sooner than expected. ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± The eyes of the man who received Shin Kyung-soo¡¯s trust, Director Lee Joon-il, sparkled. Chapter 500: Chapter 500: While Jun-il Lee, the manager, was secretly moving behind the scenes, Yoo-hyun wanted to take one more step towards his goal. That action led to a confrontation with Jung Hwan-choo, the executive director, the next morning. Yoo-hyun told him his thoughts as they faced each other in the office. ¡°I want to use the current positive atmosphere to¡­¡± Jung Hwan-choo, the executive director, who was greedy and quick to calcte, extracted the core of what Yoo-hyun said. ¡°You want to make it a best case ofbor-managementpromise, right?¡± ¡°Yes. I hope it will be included in the indicators that the Ministry of Employment and Labor will announce this month.¡± ¡°Did you move the president for that reason?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡±The president of Hansung Precision¡¯s sry cut had nothing to do with Yoo-hyun. Of course, the executive director had no way of knowing the details behind it. It was a big scale that involved the president. The executive director nodded his head, losing his will to resist. ¡°I see. Let¡¯s do that.¡± ¡°There¡¯s more. I¡¯m going to set up the production management team as a follow-up organization. I ask for your support from the management perspective.¡± ¡°Is that why you were in the production management team beforehand?¡± ¡°You know it well. Oh, and there¡¯s one more thing I want to tell you. It¡¯s¡­¡± Yoo-hyun calmly answered and suggested a few more things. They were all things that could not be said without nning from the start. ¡°¡­¡± The executive director, who was listening, could not open his mouth for a while. The production management team was temporarily promoted to a follow-up organization by the executive director. The production management team members who heard the news were all very excited. Their expressions were too bright to say that they just got the authority to control the whole. The reason was revealed shortly after, in the conference room on the first floor of Factory A. Profit sharing. As Yoo-hyun opened the door and entered, the production management team members who were already seated jumped up. Before they greeted him, Yoo-hyun gestured to the floor first. ¡°Please sit down. You know I don¡¯t like that formal stuff.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± As the leader of the first part, Jong-in-chae, the deputy manager, spoke first, the team members greeted him one after another. Among them, Jin Han-gong, the assistant manager, had the most cheerful voice. ¡°Thank you for the surprise bonus, manager. You¡¯re the best.¡± ¡°It¡¯s because you guys did well. No, it¡¯s because you¡¯re going to do well in the future.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll do our best.¡± The people shone their eyes with Jin Han-gong¡¯s spirit. They helped him diligently before thebor-management negotiation, but they were just following him blindly, not being proactive. But now that they got recognition and authority, they changedpletely. Since they had already prepared in advance, Yoo-hyun went straight to the point. ¡°Mr. Chae, your part will be in charge of Hansung Construction. Please pay attention to securing housing and expanding rest facilities. I¡¯ve notified the construction side, so you can proceed right away.¡± ¡°Got it.¡± Jong-in-chae, the deputy manager who had forcefully solved the problem of housing for the workers at Seosan Factory, now moved to create a morefortable environment for them. The leader of the second part, Jae-hyun Park, the deputy manager, was the same. ¡°Mr. Park, please proceed with the recement of the old equipment. And contact the management and personnel side to improve the attendance problem of the employees.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already gathered the Hansung SI staff to build the system.¡± He had known that the old equipment had problems, but he had to ignore it because of the orders from above. Now he started to work faster to rece them. Yoo-hyun smiled with satisfaction and added a few more words. ¡°Well done. And¡­¡± There was no need for a long speech, as they had the authority and the framework was already set. The people who understood Yoo-hyun¡¯s words got up from their seats right away. Soon the conference room was empty. There was no more reason to stay in the empty office, so Yoo-hyun went up to the second floor of Building A. Bang. As he opened the door and entered the factory manager¡¯s office, Hong Gu An, the factory manager, who was reading the newspaper, was startled. ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°Did youe?¡± Sung-ryul Lee, the team leader, who was next to him, quickly got up and greeted him. Yoo-hyun had preserved his position after elevating the production management team. He didn¡¯t even pressure him to cut his sry, so he was very careful of Yoo-hyun. Sung-ryul Lee, the team leader, moved to the coffee machine in the office before Yoo-hyun sat down. ¡°What kind of coffee do you want?¡± ¡°Espresso, please.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± While Sung-ryul Lee was busy moving, Yoo-hyun sat down on the sofa and picked up the newspaper. Hong Gu An, the factory manager, who was sitting across from him, blinked his eyes. ¡°What are you here for?¡± ¡°The office chair is a bit ufortable.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t even look at him and skimmed through the Hansung Daily. The content of the voluntary sry cut that was posted on the inte news was on the first page. He was worried that Yoo-hyun would make more demands, so Hong Gu An, the factory manager, looked very anxious. Sung-ryul Lee, the team leader, who brought the coffee, was also anxious. The two of them were so tense that they couldn¡¯t swallow their saliva, and they paid attention to Yoo-hyun. Crack. The sound of turning one page of the newspaper made the two of them sigh with relief. Yoo-hyun ignored the two¡¯s reactions and drank coffee while looking at the articles. It was quite enjoyable to read the paper newspaper on a soft sofa. He found an article that caught his eye while reading the articles for a while. The high-performance modem chip mentioned in the article was a test 3G chip made by JK Communications, and its performance was inferior to thepetitors¡¯ chips. But it was 30 percent cheaper, so it was perfect for making a budget line. But why did it sound like they were going for a premium line? Yoo-hyun sent a message to Sung-deuk Kim, the deputy manager, to check and put his phone in his pocket. Hong Gu An, the factory manager, who saw Yoo-hyun, tried to smile. ¡°Isn¡¯t it time to go back now?¡± ¡°Where to?¡± ¡°To the office¡­ No, to Hansung Tower. Thebor-management negotiation is over¡­¡± He spoke very cautiously, and Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders. ¡°What are you talking about? Nothing has been done yet.¡± ¡°Nothing has been done? Didn¡¯t everything go your way?¡± It was a matter of deciding to donate 50 percent of the sry to thepany, regardless of the strike. An Hong-gu, the factory manager, raised his voice, thinking that he had nothing more to give. Ziiing. Just then, the phone rang, and Yoo-hyun gestured with his index finger on his lips to quiet him down. An Hong-gu, who made a frustrated face, stepped back, and Yoo-hyun answered the phone with a pleasant voice. ¡°Long time no see, Mr. Kim. How have you been?¡± -I¡¯ve been so busytely. How about you, Mr. Han? ¡°I¡¯m doing well. I¡¯m on a business trip right now, so please take good care of everyone.¡± Yoo-hyun replied with a smile, and the two people who were facing him gave a hollowugh, as if they couldn¡¯t believe it. Kim Sung-deuk, the deputy manager who had no idea about the situation, casually brought up the main point. -Mr. Han, you must be doing well wherever you are. Oh, and about the Google reference phone. ¡°Yes. Did the strategy change because of the foreign executives?¡± -That¡¯s right. The CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) opposed the budget model, saying he wanted to maximize profits. ¡°What about the Innovation Strategy Office? They must have not been quiet either.¡± It was very different from what Vice President Shin Kyung-wook had in mind. Seeing how the situation had turned out, it seemed that there had been quite a power struggle between the organizations. Kim Sung-deuk, the deputy manager, pointed out the part that Yoo-hyun had guessed. -That¡¯s why I¡¯m having a hard time getting involved in the middle. There are so many changes in the decisions that it¡¯s not easy to set the direction. ¡°I¡¯m sure you¡¯re having a hard time.¡± -It would be nice if this was the end. Channel Watch is also very sensitive as theunch date approaches. ¡°I have something to say about Channel Watch too¡­ Mr. Kim, hold on a second.¡± As Yoo-hyun was about to continue, he saw An Hong-gu, the factory manager, ring at him with a fierce look, so he covered the phone¡¯s speaker with his hand and opened his mouth. ¡°Mr. An, don¡¯t mind me and do your work.¡± ¡°This is my office.¡± ¡°Then why are you here?¡± ¡°What do you mean¡­¡± An Hong-gu, the factory manager, was at a loss for words. He had no sense of the situation, and there was no sign of improvement. Yoo-hyun, who gave a snicker, turned serious. ¡°You must not have realized the situation yet, after I saved you from drowning.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Mr. Chu, the senior executive, ran to the Ministry of Employment and Labor to survive, but what are you doing?¡± ¡°¡­¡± An Hong-gu, the factory manager, was speechless. He had no time to stop here. Yoo-hyun continued to look at Lee Seong-ryeol, the team leader. ¡°It¡¯s the same for you, Mr. Lee.¡± ¡°What did I do?¡± ¡°The team members are busy with the follow-up measures, but are you just hanging out in the office?¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s not¡­¡± Yoo-hyun poured out his words sharply to Lee Seong-ryeol, the team leader, who was stuttering. ¡°Remember this. If the follow-up measures are notpleted within a week, our promise is void. If you¡¯re curious, keep ying.¡± ¡°Huh.¡± The moment Yoo-hyun spat out a cold word. Grrr. The two men got up from their seats and ran out of the room as if they had made a promise. Meanwhile, Kim Sung-deuk¡¯s voice came from the phone. -Is something urgent? ¡°No. I just had to give some minor instructions.¡± -Well, it¡¯s about time for a manager to take care of his juniors. ¡°It¡¯s not easy. Oh, please tell me more about Channel Watch.¡± -Channel Watch is now¡­ Kim Sung-deuk, the deputy manager who had no idea about the background, vented his troubles. Yoo-hyun drew the picture of the situation that would unfold in the future, using his words as a background. No matter what picture he drew, Yoo-hyun needed Channel Watch anyway. After hanging up the phone, Yoo-hyun did not hesitate to call another number. Ddiroddiroli. On the phone screen, the name of Ye Tae-sik, the executive director of the Innovation Strategy Office, who was the second inmand, appeared. While Yoo-hyun was preparing for the future, the follow-up measures were carried out smoothly. The production management team moved in all directions, and the factory manager supported them, so the results came out quickly. First, the housing problem was solved. Han Sung Construction purchased the nearby unsold apartments. It was a big investment by the management support department under the approval of the Group Strategy Office, but the result was good. The price range was more reasonable and cheaper than expanding the dormitory. It was a plus situation in terms of thepany¡¯s assets, and there was an additional benefit. The information that Yoo-hyun had leaked through Han Se-il News eventually moved the Wonju mayor, and this led to the improvement of the group¡¯s image. With therge-scale new recruitment of local people, the Wonju mayor, who was facing an election, had no choice but to be thankful to Han Sung. Thanks to that, Han Sung Precision articles continued to be introduced in the local newspapers, even though the fire was about to go out. In this atmosphere, the expansion of the lounge and the recement of the production equipment were also done quickly. Instead of maintaining two shifts until the new recruits were deployed, additionalpensation was paid to the workers. It was a lot of money, so they reacted well enough to want to do two shifts. As the changes took ce every time they blinked, the employees couldn¡¯t help but talk. Praises for thepany came out from here and there, and most of the praises were directed to the union team, who had worked hard behind the scenes. The union office received thank-you rice cakes almost every day. In this positive atmosphere, the union team members rolled up their sleeves and worked harder. Chapter 501: Chapter 501: It seemed like a good situation, but not for Jang Seok-joon, the union leader. He was sitting in his office, calling Nam Min-sik, a reporter he had a close rtionship with. He expressed his anxious feelings. ¡°Nam, why aren¡¯t you answering me? I asked you to investigate that bastard¡¯s weakness.¡± -You should talk to Director Chu. I¡¯m too busy. ¡°How do you think I feel? I¡¯m the only one who¡¯s under pressure here.¡± -That¡¯s not my problem. If I don¡¯t do what they want, I might be buried in this industry. Will you take responsibility for me? ¡°No, that¡¯s not what I meant¡­¡± Jang Seok-joon tried to calm down the agitated Nam Min-sik. Knock knock.Two cheerful union staff members appeared at the door. ¡°Leader, we¡¯re going to take pictures of the employees now.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll take yourster too. So people can see how amazing you are.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jang Seok-joon lost his words and blinked his eyes at the staff members¡¯ remarks. One of them smiled brightly and turned around. ¡°Thank you so much, leader. Fighting.¡± ng. The door closed, and Jang Seok-joon remained motionless for a while. With many staff members involved, the visible results of the follow-up measures came out quickly. He should have been satisfied by now, but Yoo-hyun had no intention of stopping there. He wanted to expand the scope of his work, so he mobilized the union team through Yun Jun-woo, a video expert. The result was shown in the C factory conference room on the fourth day of the follow-up measures. Ahhhhhh. The conference room, decorated like a resting ce, was filled with middle-aged female employees who were chatting. They all looked tense, as if they were rubbing their cheeks with their palms. ¡°When we film this time¡­¡± The union staff member who received Yun Jun-woo¡¯s instructions fiddled with the camcorder and raised his hand. At the signal, the female employees who were sitting started to talk casually, as if they had never been nervous. ¡°Did you see the expanded lounge in the F factory? There were 10 massage chairs in there.¡± ¡°The other factories are amazing too. The sleeping room is basic. Oh, and the cafeteria changed, right? It¡¯s awesome.¡± ¡°The food is free, and they added more snacks. If you don¡¯t eat, they¡¯ll give you the snack money back.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not all. You can adjust your work hours the next day depending on how much overtime you do. And¡­¡± The other union staff member next to the camcorder flipped the sketchbook and showed the keywords. Next to him, Yun Jun-woo exined the filming techniques to the union staff member who was handling the camcorder. Maybe because the other person was a young female employee, his whispering voice sounded very affectionate. Did he have such a gentle side? Yoo-hyun chuckled and looked at him, and Yun Jun-woo whispered with a sheepish expression. ¡°Is there something wrong?¡± ¡°No. You¡¯re so nice to the other female employees, but you¡¯re so stiff in front of Hyo-ju.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not¡­¡± Yun Jun-woo stuttered with a flushed face. The filming was over, and there was a p and a surprised sound. ¡°Wow. They¡¯re giving us gift cards too?¡± ¡°Wow. This much?¡± The union team members were doing well on their own, so Yoo-hyun said a word and left first. ¡°Let¡¯s go do something else.¡± ¡°Huh? Yes. I¡¯ll finish the instructions for the other factories and go right away.¡± Yun Jun-woo said to the union female employee with a red face. He was determined to take responsibility until the end, which showed his personality. The faces of the half-circle workers from six factories were captured on video, and they were yed on TVs that were hung all over the factory every day. Thanks to that, people could see the changes in the factory at a nce. But the people themselves didn¡¯t change. To maximize the effect, he needed to overhaul the work that had been done habitually, so Yoo-hyun invited experts. Kang Jong-ho, a technician from Hansung Electronics Gangwon factory, was one of those experts. He came to the D factory warehouse with the half-circle workers and was surprised to see Yoo-hyun. ¡°Huh? Why are you here, Han?¡± ¡°Hello, Kang Jong-ho technician.¡± ¡°Haha. I thought I wouldn¡¯t see you again after Yeontae-ri, but here you are. What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°You said you¡¯d buy me a meal, but you never contacted me, so I came to find you.¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s¡­¡± Kang Jong-ho was flustered by Yoo-hyun¡¯s friendly words. He was a person who had a naive side, unlike his sharp appearance. Yoo-hyun smiled and approached him, and Lee Seong-ryeol, a team leader who looked high-ranking, greeted him curtly. ¡°Director Han, I¡¯ve done everything you ordered.¡± ¡°Good job. I¡¯ll just talk for a moment and go, so you go to the factory manager¡¯s office.¡± ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll prepare a report on the progress of recing the old facilities with the factory manager.¡± Lee Seong-ryeol bowed and passed by, and Kang Jong-ho blinked his eyes. ¡°What? Factory manager?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Oh, did you look around the warehouse?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yoo-hyun casually pulled Kang Jong-ho¡¯s arm. He was confused for a while, but when he stood in front of the employees, he showed a different side. He shook off his clumsy past and revealed his prowess as a warehouse organization expert. ¡°The problem with the D factory warehouse is¡­¡± He didn¡¯t just point out the problem, but also suggested a solution. He also demonstrated it himself by mobilizing the apanying employees. His skill, which had been praised by the audit team members in Yeontae-ri, was still there. Yoo-hyun watched him with satisfaction, and the demonstration was over. The existing warehouse staff members who heard the additional exnation couldn¡¯t close their mouths in surprise. ¡°This would be much easier, wouldn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t know you could link theputer work so easily.¡± ¡°With this, we can cut the management staff in half.¡± Yun Jun-woo filmed their reactions with the camcorder. This was intended to be used as a teaching material for the other warehouse people. He didn¡¯t just bring experts for warehouse organization. Expert teams from Hansung Chemical, Hansung Energy, Hansung Electronics, etc. came to each production department and achieved production innovation. The equipment improved, and the production efficiency increased. On top of that, the welfare improved, and the employees unanimously said. The Wonju factory has improved a lot. Most of the existing employees had roots in Wonju. The news of the Wonju mayor spread quickly, and posts were posted on the intemunity without fail. -My mother has been working at the Wonju factory for 20 years, and she says it¡¯s the best now. What changed is¡­ The posts were uploaded because of the gift card event, but no one thought it was part of marketing. Most of the writers were rted to long-term employees, so they felt sincere. The reactions were hot, and soon a news that would ignite the hot atmosphere came. Yoo-hyun faced Chu Jeong-hwan, the director who brought him good news. ¡°The Ministry of Employment and Labor selected our factory as the best case ofbor-managementpromise. It will be announced soon through their newsletter.¡± ¡°That¡¯s great. Good job.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t seem very happy.¡± ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t I be happy? This will make my performance more solid. It¡¯s just a shame that it¡¯s harder to deal with you now.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°If there¡¯s any bad talk after being the best case, it won¡¯t be good for my reputation.¡± ¡°So?¡± ¡°Now I¡¯m in a position where I have to ask you not to expose me more.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s sharp words contained something that Chu Jeong-hwan wanted to hear. Chu Jeong-hwan knocked on the door of the Ministry of Employment and Labor not for Yoo-hyun, but for himself to survive. He was relieved to confirm that they had the same intention, and he asked Yoo-hyun earnestly. ¡°Keep your promise.¡± ¡°Of course. I¡¯ve already sorted it out. You¡¯re also good at erasing traces. And digging into my back.¡± It was something he could tell without even trying. Chu Jeong-hwan, who was on Yoo-hyun¡¯s palm, hid his embarrassment and said. ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand. I hope there¡¯s nothing to blush about.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± Yoo-hyun smiled at him. Of course, he had no intention of letting him go. The result of Chu Jeong-hwan¡¯s efforts was soon revealed through the Ministry of Employment and Labor¡¯s newsletter. This spread as an article, and it also improved the image of Hansung Group. Now otherpanies were knocking on the door of the Wonju factory to benchmark it. The person who would mark the peak of this positive situation called him. It was Kim Yeon-guk, a reporter from Uri Ilbo. He was in a hurry and asked bluntly. -Is it true that you¡¯re at the Wonju factory right now? ¡°Yes. That¡¯s right. How are you?¡± -Huh. Did you also coordinate this strike? ¡°I was lucky. The employees also helped me a lot.¡± Yoo-hyun was humble, but Kim Yeon-guk, who had heard the information from Oh Eun-bi, didn¡¯t think so. He knew well that Yoo-hyun belonged to the group strategy room, and what it meant for the group strategy room to intervene in the subsidiary strike. This was something that Yoo-hyun deliberately leaked, but Kim Yeon-guk didn¡¯t have time to question it. He was in charge of the social section, so he had to write a special article on this strike. His desperation was evident in his voice. -Do you remember the car center article I wrotest time? Thanks to that, Hyun-soo¡¯s car center is doing really well. I visit there sometimes. ¡°Haha. Just get to the point.¡± -I, I want to write a special article on this, can you help me? ¡°Sure. It¡¯s a good connection. But I have to go back soon, so you have toe quickly.¡± -Gasp. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll jump right up. Kim Yeon-guk hung up the phone with a spirited voice. And he really came up to Wonju that evening. Yoo-hyun, who booked a hotel room for him, had a drink with him at the hotel bar. ¡°I remember the flying kick picture was so good¡­¡± ¡°Haha. Back then, you¡­¡± They drank a ss of alcohol and reminisced. Yoo-hyun subtly guided the direction of the article. ¡°I really liked the car center article you wrotest time. It was very human and nice.¡± ¡°I¡¯m thinking of writing a more human article this time.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. Especially, the Wonju factory is where Chairman Shin Hyun-ho¡¯s roots are, so there will be a lot of stories. There are also production workers who worked with him.¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s nice. It would be usible to link the history of Hansung Precision and the process of this strike.¡± Kim Yeon-guk¡¯s storytelling ability was exceptional. It was the best decision to bring him into this game. He showed his unique refreshingugh and clinked sses with Yoo-hyun. ¡°This is a heavy responsibility, isn¡¯t it? I have to work hard for once.¡± ng. The two people who had the same intention crossed their smiles with the swaying sses between them. The next day, Yoo-hyun kept his promise to support Kim Yeon-guk. First, he assigned Yun Jun-woo and Gong Jin-han, who were in charge of the video, to support him. He also provided the videos, photos, and records of the changes that had been organized through the union team. Thanks to that, he got high-quality data that he would have to run around for. Of course, he had time to spare, and he could focus on the stories of the employees. He interviewed the old factory workers, and at the end, he also interviewed the heroes of this strike negotiation. They were Jang Seok-joon, the union leader, Chu Jeong-hwan, the director, Ahn Jun-hong, the factory manager, and Lee Seong-ryeol, the team leader. They didn¡¯t want to be interviewed at all, but they had no choice because it was Yoo-hyun¡¯s request. As a result, they had to stick to the interview without even leaving work. Chapter 502: Chapter 502: Late at night, Jang Seok-joon, the union leader, sat in the conference room and put on a mask in front of the camera. ¡°I am very d that our employees can work in a better environment through this sessful union negotiation. I will continue to sacrifice myself for the sake of our employees¡­¡± The people behind him were the same. They couldn¡¯t say anything absurd, knowing that this would be a special feature article for the whole nation to see in Our Daily News. Yoo-hyun, who was watching them with satisfaction, received a phone call. He left the conference room where the interview was taking ce and answered the call from Shin Nak-kyun, an assistant manager. A frantic voice came from the other end of the line. -Sir, we have a big problem. ¡°Why? Did the Spanish royal family visit?¡±Yoo-hyun guessed what he had suspected. Judging from the proactive attitude that Maria Carlos had shown, it was a possibility. For a moment, Shin Nak-kyun was shocked as if he had seen a ghost. -Gasp. How did you know? ¡°How do I know? You sent the exhibition n to Maria Carlos. She¡¯sing to see it.¡± -Why¡­ Shin Nak-kyun had no idea, but Yoo-hyun had already made a decision. The exhibition of Hansung¡¯s cutting-edge IT products as a hospitality gesture was something that appealed to Maria Carlos¡¯s taste. Especially, one of the items must have caught her eye. Yoo-hyun imagined the situation in Spain across the ocean and went straight to the point. The words that Shin Nak-kyun wanted to hear came out of Yoo-hyun¡¯s mouth. ¡°Okay, summarize it and report it to the person in charge first. They will be very pleased.¡± -Can I do it? ¡°You did it. Do it yourself.¡± -Th, thank you. What was he so grateful for? He did all the work himself. Yoo-hyun chuckled and expressed his honest feelings. ¡°Good job.¡± -¡­ Shin Nak-kyun didn¡¯t answer for a while. He seemed to be very touched. Of course, Yoo-hyun also gained a lot. No matter how well he knew what Maria Carlos wanted, he had to meet the demanding requirements of the Narutal Power staff first to reach her. It was a lot of work, and he had to deal with the pressure from Song Hyun-seung, the director. Yoo-hyun hung up the phone and smiled at his achievements. ¡°I don¡¯t have to lift a finger thanks to this kid.¡± That¡¯s when it happened. Kim Yeon-guk, the reporter, said in a clear voice from inside the conference room. ¡°Thank you for your time.¡± His bright smile even in the dark night told the result of today¡¯s interview. A few dayster, Kim Yeon-guk¡¯s special feature article was published on both newspapers and the inte. The first protagonist of the serial article was neither the management nor the union leaders. It was the oldest production worker at Hansung Precision. It wasn¡¯t as provocative as a 50 percent wage cut, but it had a resonance as if seeing our own father. It would have been a buried news in normal times, but the situation was different now. It became a big issue, backed by the news of the best case ofbor-management negotiation and the support from online and offline. Thanks to this, the interview scene was inserted into the process of change in the Wonju factory, and it also aired on the TV news channel of Our Daily News¡¯s parentpany. Yoo-hyun, who saw the news footage, recalled the words that Shin Hyun-ho, the chairman, had said before he left the world in an internal interview. -When I was the factory manager in Wonju, I promised the employees. I won¡¯t let them starve even if thepany goes bankrupt. I don¡¯t know if I kept that promise. He didn¡¯t remember exactly, but he had said something with a regretful tone. He might have been a bit rough, but Shin Hyun-ho was sincere in caring for his employees. What would he feel if he saw this video? ¡°I hope you like it.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s murmur spread towards the huge mountain named Shin Hyun-ho. At that moment, Shin Hyun-ho, who was watching TV in his office, was lost in thought. The senior members, including Son Tae-bum, the vice chairman, had retired, triggering this strike. It was a painful finger, so he wanted to avoid the strike as much as possible. But what? He not only perfectly resolved the strike, but also changed the entire factory. The employees were very grateful. How could this happen? He was curious about the result that stimted his curiosity, and Shin Hyun-ho nodded to Choi Sang-hyun, the executive director in charge of management support. ¡°Is that the work of the strategy team?¡± ¡°Yes. It was handled by Han Yoo-hyun, a manager from the internal strategy team.¡± Shin Hyun-ho tilted his head as he answered in a crisp posture. ¡°Who is that?¡± ¡°He was transferred to the group strategy office earlier this year.¡± ¡°He¡¯s good. Impressive.¡± It was unusual for Shin Hyun-ho to praise someone. Choi Sang-hyun, who was watching him, secretly brought up his n. ¡°I was thinking of bringing him to our team and nurturing him.¡± ¡°Hmm, can you handle him, Choi?¡± ¡°Excuse me?¡± ¡°Never mind. Just let him do what he wants for now. I¡¯m curious how he will grow.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± At Shin Hyun-ho¡¯s words, Choi Sang-hyun bowed his head and stepped back. He couldn¡¯t say anything even if his pride was hurt. Meanwhile, Shin Hyun-ho¡¯s reaction was immediately passed on to Shin Kyung-soo through Lee Joon-il, the team leader. It happened before Choi Sang-hyun opened his mouth. Shin Kyung-soo was amazed to hear the content. ¡°Interesting. He even moved the father¡¯s heart.¡± -He has a great skill in making ns. He also has excellent leadership in moving the employees. ¡°But he¡¯s too naive.¡± -Yes. He seems to be still immature in that aspect. It was a fatal weakness to treat the opponent who held the leash lightly. But his other abilities that he showed in all directions outweighed this. Shin Kyung-soo, who upgraded Yoo-hyun from a mere fish to a necessary member, said one word. ¡°Make sure there¡¯s no noise. This team leader will take care of the aftermath.¡± -Yes. I¡¯ll report the rest of the Spanish royal family¡¯s visit after I finish. ¡°Yeah. It seems like my schedule to go to Seoul will be moved up.¡± -Thanks to him, I¡¯ll be able to see you in a long time. ¡°See you soon.¡± Shin Kyung-soo smiled at Lee Joon-il¡¯s cheerful reply. It was the end of Yoo-hyun¡¯s four-week business trip, which consisted of one week of strike preparation, one week ofbor-management negotiation, and two weeks of follow-up measures. Since the follow-up measures were also in the final stage, Yoo-hyun kept his promise and held a dinner for the hard-working production management team. They didn¡¯t feel awkward, even though they had spent a short time together. They enjoyed the delicious food and drinks, and the atmosphere continued to the karaoke. The next day, after a fun time, Yoo-hyun stood in the lobby of the A factory on the first floor to say goodbye. He exchanged light greetings with the production management team members and faced Bae Hyo-ju, the secretary in charge of production management. She sincerely greeted Yoo-hyun. ¡°Manager, thank you.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to thank me. You did well, Hyo-ju. And Yun Joon-woo, the manager, helped you.¡± Yoo-hyun wasn¡¯t just saying that. It was Yun Joon-woo who raised the issue of improving the irregr workers¡¯ treatment in thebor-management agreement. He also took care of the follow-up measures and fixed the problems, so that they wouldn¡¯t be bullied by the contract issues. But Yun Joon-woo shook his head as if he was shy. ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything. It was all your instructions, manager.¡± He was clueless. Bae Hyo-ju didn¡¯t seem to mind his attitude. Yoo-hyun gestured to Yun Joon-woo and whispered to him. ¡°Love is expressed, you know.¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t forget what the love doctor said. Try it once.¡± Yoo-hyun, who passed on Jeong Saet-byul¡¯s advice, patted Yun Joon-woo¡¯s shoulder. Yun Joon-woo, who was stubborn but naive, blushed, and Bae Hyo-ju looked puzzled. Yoo-hyun turned around and Gong Jin-han, the deputy, came up to him. ¡°Manager, how can you leave like this?¡± ¡°What do you mean? It¡¯s good for you that I¡¯m leaving. You¡¯ll have less work, right?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not about work. The core member of the karaoke is gone.¡± Gong Jin-han¡¯s tantrum made the people around himugh out loud. ¡°Hahaha.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go again when Ie back.¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll practice dancing so I won¡¯t lose.¡± Yoo-hyun exaggerated and took Gong Jin-han¡¯s hand. Swoosh. He smiled behind him and everyone smiled. They were happy to receive an extra bonus for their sessful follow-up measures. Yoo-hyun felt that the best value for a worker was recognition and reward. He left hisst words with a small lesson. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go.¡± ¡°Yes. Pleasee back.¡± The employees, led by Gong Jin-han, greeted him loudly. Come back. It was a strange thing to say to a group strategy office member who was like a grim reaper. Yoo-hyun waved his hand behind him and Lee Seong-ryeol, the team leader, escorted him. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t touch him at all, so Lee Seong-ryeol was especially respectful to him. He reached the car without saying much, and he met Ahn Hong-gu, the factory manager, and Choo Jeong-hwan, the director, who were already there. He had already finished the deal with the secret, but Ahn Hong-gu still seemed suspicious and tried to get a confirmation from Yoo-hyun. ¡°Please keep your promise.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry. I¡¯m not a man who breaks his word. I gave you all the evidence, didn¡¯t I?¡± He still couldn¡¯t rx, and Yoo-hyun left him behind and faced Choo Jeong-hwan. ¡°Director, can I ask you a favor for the factory?¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± ¡°To run the factory well after the follow-up measures, we need a dedicated organization. Please promote the production management team to the manager level.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s suggestion made Choo Jeong-hwan raise his eyebrows. He had thought of that while making the production management team the follow-up team, but there was something that bothered him. Choo Jeong-hwan looked at Yoo-hyun to confirm. ¡°Then who will take the charge?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t Lee Seong-ryeol the team leader? He¡¯ll do well.¡± As soon as Yoo-hyun said that, Lee Seong-ryeol bent his waist. ¡°Gasp. Th, thank you.¡± ¡°Why at this time¡­¡± Even Ahn Hong-gu, who had no sense, felt that something was wrong. Choo Jeong-hwan, who was suspicious, didn¡¯t need to see. He looked at Lee Seong-ryeol with his thin eyes. ¡®Could it be that this team leader was the mole?¡¯ It was a reasonable guess, considering that Yoo-hyun only protected and cared for Lee Seong-ryeol. Yoo-hyun let Choo Jeong-hwan misunderstand and patted Lee Seong-ryeol¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Thank you for your hard work.¡± ¡°No? No. Thank you.¡± Yoo-hyun got in the car and asked Choo Jeong-hwan one more time. ¡°Director, please listen to me. I¡¯ll check it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He left a word and drove the car slowly. He saw Choo Jeong-hwan¡¯s suspicious face, Ahn Hong-gu¡¯s confused face, and Lee Seong-ryeol¡¯s still bent waist in the side mirror. What kind of result would the seed of doubt in his chest create? Yoo-hyun seemed to see the end in his head. ¡°I always keep my promises.¡± He murmured his sincerity with a smile and stepped on the elerator. Yoo-hyun¡¯s car left the Wonju factory, where he had stayed for a long time. Swoosh. A ck car passed by Yoo-hyun¡¯s car. The man in the passenger seat looked at Yoo-hyun¡¯s face and smiled. Chapter 503: Chapter 503: That evening, Yoo-hyun told a very wee person the story of what had happened to him. ¡°When I was at the Wonju factory¡­¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s studio apartment, with the ind bar between them, the man who faced him perked up his ears. The identity of the man who was quite tall even when sitting was Park Seung-woo, the manager who had returned to Korea not long ago. He had been upset that he couldn¡¯te and see him, so he deliberately came to his house on the day of Yoo-hyun¡¯s return. Park Seung-woo, who had listened to Yoo-hyun¡¯s story until the end, tilted his head. ¡°Do you think they will draw their swords at each other like that?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you think so?¡± ¡°Of course not. If they touch the wrong thing, their own faults will be exposed, why would they do that? They will just live quietly.¡±¡°If they were the kind of people who would live quietly, they wouldn¡¯t have had such greed in the first ce.¡± At Yoo-hyun¡¯s words, Park Seung-woo stuck out his tongue. ¡°So you think the three of them will self-destruct?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. I don¡¯t know either. Maybe there will be sparks from somewhere else.¡± ¡°Somewhere else?¡± At Park Seung-woo¡¯s question, Yoo-hyun recalled what Jang Seokjun, the union leader, had said. -I think I did something terrible to the employees. I will ept any punishment you give me. He might have said that knowing that Yoo-hyun wouldn¡¯t do it. But Yoo-hyun read sincerity in his eyes. Maybe he would confess first? Or maybe Nam Minsik, the reporter who was holding on, would copse and reveal the incident. Whatever happened, it wouldn¡¯t be resolved in a short time. They were likely to crumble slowly as they caught each other¡¯s ws. Yoo-hyun nned to use that moment to blow up the group strategy room. Yoo-hyun, who had imagined the future for a moment, instead of talking about the result that had no substance yet, lifted his ss. ¡°Well, what does that matter? What matters is that I¡¯m facing my mentor.¡± ¡°Right. It¡¯s important that I finally entered my mentee¡¯s house and drink like this.¡± ng. He didn¡¯t know why that was important, but Yoo-hyun justughed. As they did in San Francisco, USA, the two of them had a lot to talk about. The ce changed, the position changed, and so did the stories. Among them, there was a story that caught Yoo-hyun¡¯s ear. ¡°You¡¯re investigating Shinwa Semiconductor?¡± ¡°Yeah. The vice president told me to look into it from the perspective of mergers and acquisitions. But I don¡¯t know if this is feasible.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°It¡¯s too big. It¡¯s no joke to acquire apany of this size, right?¡± Park Seung-woo seemed to have no idea that he was in charge of such a serious matter. ¡®He really wants to use him properly.¡¯ Yoo-hyun, who knew Vice President Shin Kyung-wook¡¯s style well, chuckled, and Park Seung-woo looked at him with a suspicious look. ¡°What, do you know something?¡± ¡°No. Please finish your story.¡± Chirp chirp chirp. Park Seung-woo, who received Yoo-hyun¡¯s ss, continued his story of adapting to the new team. ¡°Right. I met the vice president first and then went to the innovation strategy room¡­¡± ¡°Junsik?¡± ¡°Yeah. He really sighs every time he sees me. He really doubts if you¡¯re my mentor.¡± ¡°Haha. That¡¯s funny.¡± He seemed to have a lot of trouble in the changed team after returning for a long time. Yoo-hyunughed and listened to his story. Beep beep beep beep. ng. The front door opened and Han Jaehui appeared out of nowhere. Yoo-hyun said to his sister, who was carrying a box and groaning. ¡°What, why are you showing up now? It¡¯s been a month since I returned, and that¡¯s what you say to your brother? Here, take this.¡± Han Jaehui said indifferently and handed him the box she had brought. Inside were bottles of liquor and snacks. Park Seung-woo, who ran out quickly, took the box and smiled. ¡°As expected. Jaehui, you¡¯re generous.¡± ¡°Do you know me? Oh,e to think of it, you look familiar.¡± ¡°I¡¯m Park Seung-woo, Park Seung-woo. You know, we met at the German exhibition.¡± ¡°Oh, the one who passed out first while drinking?¡± Han Jaehui pped her hands and pretended to know, and Park Seung-woo red up. ¡°I was too tired then.¡± ¡°You look tired today too?¡± ¡°No way. I¡¯ll show you this time.¡± Park Seung-woo burned his will, and Han Jaehui raised her lips provocatively. ¡°Then let¡¯s drink happily.¡± ¡°Sure. I¡¯ll set it up first.¡± Park Seung-woo, who nodded cheerfully, quickly unpacked the box. He took out all the bottles of liquor on the ind bar, and his determination to drink was conveyed. ¡°Oh my.¡± Yoo-hyun rubbed his forehead, as if he could already see what was going to happen. Yoo-hyun, who got up from his seat and walked toward the room, was called by Park Seung-woo, who was arranging the bottles. ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going toy out the nket.¡± ¡°Why the nket?¡± ¡°Because you¡¯re going to pass out soon.¡± ¡°Who¡¯s going to pass out? I¡¯m Park Seung-woo.¡± Park Seung-woo boasted, but it was as Yoo-hyun expected. He, who didn¡¯t know the subject and fought with Han Jaehui, copsed in no time. Han Jaehui, who emptied Park Seung-woo¡¯s ss, was incredulous. ¡°What, you said you were good at drinking.¡± ¡°You¡¯re the ignorant one.¡± ¡°Who¡¯s ignorant? Come on, brother, let¡¯s celebrate your return. Cheers.¡± ¡°What kind of return celebration is this, emptying two bottles of liquor?¡± ¡°So what? It¡¯s the mood.¡± Yoo-hyun shook his head at Han Jaehui, who smiled brightly. That was thest memory of Yoo-hyun that day. Zing. Zing. When Yoo-hyun opened his eyes to the sound of his cell phone vibrating, it was already bright outside. The nket next to him was neatly folded, so Park Seung-woo must have already left. Why did he drink so much when he had to go to work? Yoo-hyun smiled and picked up the cell phone on the bedside table. On the screen was the name of Yoon Junwoo, the manager. Since he was not someone to call just to say hello, Yoo-hyun sat down and answered the phone. ¡°Yes, sir. What can I do for you?¡± -Sorry to bother you on your day off. I have something to tell you, so I contacted you. ¡°No problem. Go ahead.¡± -Actually, yesterday¡­ Yoo-hyun¡¯s expression became more and more serious as he listened. He couldn¡¯t understand the situation, so he repeated what he had heard. ¡°Director Chu¡¯s position is vacant?¡± -Yes. The factory manager and the team leader are the same. The management team leader and the nning team leader also resigned. The management team leader and the nning team leader were also involved in corruption. However, they were somewhat peripheral to the core, so Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t bother to deal with them. ¡°What about the union side?¡± -They cleaned up all the leaders there. I looked into it because it was strange, but there was no trace. The people are also keeping quiet. ¡°Do you know who came?¡± -No. I didn¡¯t see. There was nothing left in the car visit records. ¡°¡­¡± Was this possible in one morning? This was impossible unless someone very high up intervened. And it was clear that someone who knew the opponent as well as Yoo-hyun was involved. But there was no one like that in thepany right now. Yoo-hyun asked with a faint hope. ¡°Have you heard from Nam reporter?¡± -Actually, Deputy Gong contacted me, but he¡¯s not answering. ¡°Please check again.¡± -Yes. I understand. He didn¡¯t need to check to know the result. The person who had done such a clean job wouldn¡¯t have left the Hanseil Daily alone. Why did he remember what he had said to Ahn Hong-gu, the factory manager, right now? Yoo-hyun put down his phone and smirked. ¡°He made me a jerk who doesn¡¯t keep his promises.¡± He had cleaned up the mess as if he was helping Yoo-hyun, but he didn¡¯t like it. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t leave them to copse on their own because he was weak. The hidden bomb had to explode when the group strategy room copsed. Apart from his malicious mind, the first thing to do was to find out who the opponent was. Yoo-hyun got up from his seat, thinking of a n. He quickly checked his clothes and left the officetel building. Then he picked up his phone and contacted Shin Nak-kyun, his deputy. -Yes, sir. What can I do for you? ¡°Are you expecting a visit from the personnel support manager today?¡± -Yes. Why is that? ¡°I have something to do. Have you finished the scenario for the Spanish royal family reception?¡± -I¡¯m working on it. I¡¯ll have it ready by the time you return from your vacation. Shin Nak-kyun, who knew Yoo-hyun¡¯s style, gave a standard answer. He would have liked to praise him if it had been yesterday, but not now. Yoo-hyun walked quickly and said curtly. ¡°No, do it now. I¡¯m going to the office.¡± -To the office? ¡°Yes. Get ready so I can see it right away.¡± He hung up the phone after leaving a message and immediately dialed another number. The name of Song Hyun-seung, the senior manager, appeared on Yoo-hyun¡¯s phone screen. Yoo-hyun was getting closer to the Hansung Tower in Gangnam. As nned, a guest visited the strategy office. It was Ju Jae-oh, the personnel support manager, who was famous for his stiff head. Song Hyun-seung, the senior manager who had brought the two team leaders together, exchanged a few words and frowned. ¡°Manager Ju, don¡¯t be like that. You can tell me your honest feelings.¡± ¡°Honest feelings?¡± ¡°Yes. You came here because of the Spanish royal family visit, right?¡± The strategy office was far below the personnel support office in terms of size and location. But now that the strategy office was the dominant one, Ju Jae-oh had to lower his posture. ¡°Yes. It¡¯s such an important matter that I think we need to send our staff.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good to hear. We needed someone to take care of the aftermath while we were hosting them. You can support us in that part.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be greedy. This is something that doesn¡¯t allow a single mistake.¡± Ju Jae-oh snapped, but Song Hyun-seung didn¡¯t back down. He even stepped up, as if to pay back his resentment. ¡°It¡¯s our office that made this important matter that doesn¡¯t allow a single mistake.¡± ¡°Making an opportunity and making a result are different.¡± ¡°Can you make a result if you can¡¯t make an opportunity?¡± ¡°¡­¡± That¡¯s how the fierce pride fight between the two offices continued. The door opened with a nk, and a man with aptop in his hand appeared. Shim Byeong-jik, the team leader who was swallowing his saliva nervously, was surprised to see Yoo-hyun. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Behind him, Song Hyun-seung smiled and gestured. ¡°I called him. Han,e and sit here.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Yoo-hyun entered and sat down on an empty chair, and Song Hyun-seung introduced him. ¡°Manager Ju, this is Han Yoo-hyun, the manager who led the Spanish royal family visit.¡± ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Han Yoo-hyun, the manager.¡± Yoo-hyun bowed his head lightly and looked at Ju Jae-oh. He had short curly hair, thick eyebrows, and a hard face because of his thin face. His impression was the same as his past memory. He was the one who pushed out Yoon Ju-tak, the vice president, and became the head of the group strategy room. He gave a conventional greeting. ¡°I see. You¡¯re a young guy, but you¡¯ve done a great job.¡± Did he really not know? Yoo-hyun used Song Hyun-seung to probe him. ¡°It¡¯s thanks to our senior manager who supported us actively. He helped us with the strike at the Wonju factory. He even gave us Team Leader Bae, so we solved it easily.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Bae Jae-chan, the team leader, twisted his mouth. He didn¡¯t know that he was burning with anger, and Song Hyun-seung praised Yoo-hyun. ¡°You did well. Do you know how well this guy handled the job? Even Vice President Choi is eyeing him.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Haha. It was the first time in Hansung Group thatbor-management negotiations became a best practice. And¡­¡± Yoo-hyun listened to Song Hyun-seung¡¯s long speech and quickly sorted out the situation. Chapter 504: Chapter 504: Judging by the words of Director Song Hyun-seung and the reaction of Executive Director Joo Jae-oh, they didn¡¯t know how the factory executives in Wonju had been dealt with. The same was true for Executive Director Choi Sang-hyun, who was not present. If they had any intention of undermining him, they wouldn¡¯t have done it behind Yoo-hyun¡¯s back. At least these three were not the ones. Who was it? The way they handled the matter was clearly the group strategy room, but he couldn¡¯t think of anyone. The fastest way would be to look into the personal information of the former members, but the group strategy room staff were unsearchable. Yoo-hyun, who had initially narrowed down the suspects, opened his mouth with a hidden doubt. It was just as Director Song Hyun-seung finished speaking, so the attention naturally shifted to Yoo-hyun.¡°Director, there is something I want to show you in front of everyone, if that¡¯s okay with you?¡± ¡°I have to listen to what Manager Han has to say. What is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s about the Spanish royal family reception. I think it¡¯s an important matter, so I prepared a reception scenario in advance.¡± ¡°Oh, really? Let me see. Executive Director, what do you think?¡± It was something he hadn¡¯t discussed with the team leader and the person in charge beforehand. It was absurd to show such a document in front of another person in charge, but Director Song Hyun-seung¡¯s trust in Yoo-hyun overcame all the formalities. ¡®He must have a reason for taking out hisptop in front of Executive Director Joo, right?¡¯ Rather, Director Song Hyun-seung¡¯s expectations grew at Yoo-hyun¡¯s proactive attitude. On the other hand, Yoo-hyun¡¯s initiative was not part of the n. He had nned to enjoy the fruits of hisbor by manipting others, but he changed his mind because of someone who was watching. The best way to confirm the hidden person was to create a situation where he had to show up. That action was revealed by disying the prepared document on the TV screen. -Spanish Royal Family Reception Scenario As the title page in English appeared on the screen, the people in the room focused their eyes on it. Click. As soon as he turned the screen, Executive Director Joo Jae-oh, who was casually looking at the screen, lost his words. ¡°This is¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± The others were the same. The scenario, which was densely organized in a timeline, was so detailed that there was not a single hole. It was not just a list of tasks, but also a connection between rted departments and affiliates. Those who had been in the group strategy room for a long time could not miss the value of this document, which also captured the intuitiveness. Yoo-hyun opened his mouth before the atmosphere sank. ¡°This document is based on the information I collected since the Narutal Power meeting two months ago.¡± He said it as if it was obvious, but there was a bone in his words. He had prepared and nned everything from the beginning. The team leader, Shim Byeong-jik, who knew well that Yoo-hyun had reluctantly taken the Spanish project, thought it was impossible. ¡°What? You anticipated the royal visit since then?¡± ¡°Yes. To be precise, I anticipated and prepared for it since the start of the Spanish project. That¡¯s why I was able to get the results.¡± He didn¡¯t anticipate the royal visit, but he didn¡¯t need to tell them that. Shim Byeong-jik, the team leader, stuttered at Yoo-hyun¡¯s bluff. ¡°No, but¡­¡± He could be confused enough, but the problem was that it was in front of Executive Director Joo. Director Song Hyun-seung, who didn¡¯t want to show a disgraceful appearance, immediately cut him off. ¡°Team Leader Shim, what are you doing? How can you be less thoughtful than your team member?¡± ¡°No, sir. That¡¯s not it. I just¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s enough, you just keep your mouth shut.¡± In the end, Director Song Hyun-seung pressed down on Team Leader Shim. Team Leader Bae Jae-chan couldn¡¯t say anything in such a situation. Director Song Hyun-seung, who had sorted out the situation, gave Yoo-hyun a gentle expression. ¡°Manager Han, continue.¡± ¡°Yes. I understand.¡± Yoo-hyun, who had shown his preparedness with just one page, disyed the overview page this time. The document had already gained credibility, so this content shone. ¡°The meaning of this Spanish royal visit is not limited to the first visit by a domesticpany. The most important thing is¡­¡± Executive Director Joo Jae-oh, who was rolling his eyes and looking at the content, interrupted Yoo-hyun¡¯s words with an urgent heart. ¡°Connecting the royal families of Hansung and Spain?¡± ¡°Yes. I think the end of this reception is the sisterhood between the two royal families.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Whew.¡± Behind Executive Director Joo Jae-oh, who opened his mouth wide, Director Song Hyun-seung whistled. It was a sound that came out unknowingly at Yoo-hyun¡¯s remark that surpassed the expectation again. Yoo-hyun didn¡¯t stop there and took another step further. ¡°With this, the royal family of Hansung will be different from the rest. No, no domestic group will be able to surpass the royal family of Hansung. Even the president¡¯s family.¡± ¡°Are you sure this is possible?¡± Executive Director Joo Jae-oh, who had a bold and calm personality, stammered. Yoo-hyun looked straight at him without avoiding his gaze. ¡°Yes. We have to do that. We have to gather our strength here and give the royal family a satisfying reception.¡± ¡°Tell me how.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll exin it right away.¡± Click. Yoo-hyun nodded his head and turned the page, reciting the content. ¡°First of all, from the entry to the hotel amodation, Team Leader Shim Byeong-jik, who has a lot of experience in reception, will be in charge, and Team Leader Bae Jae-chan will be in charge of the affiliate tour, and¡­¡± The trivial things were handled by the two team leaders, the main reception was done by Yoo-hyun, and the sisterhood party was handled by Executive Director Joo Jae-oh. The two team leaders were full ofints, but they couldn¡¯t say anything because they had a gag in their mouths. Executive Director Joo Jae-oh didn¡¯t vomit for a different reason. No matter how the reception went, if the sisterhood party was held, he would surely receive the praise of Mrs. Hong Jin-hee. He might even be able to surpass the vice president position with this. He envisioned a rosy future and blinked his eyes at Yoo-hyun. ¡°You have some confidence, right?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve never said anything twice.¡± Strictly speaking, the promise he made at the Wonju factory was not broken by Yoo-hyun. Regardless of whether Yoo-hyun¡¯s words were true or not, Executive Director Joo Jae-oh was in a situation where he had to follow. He was too tempted by the sweet fruits to doubt and dy. Executive Director Joo Jae-oh didn¡¯t open his mouth, and Director Song Hyun-seung spoke as if he was pushing him. ¡°Executive Director Joo, if you¡¯re not confident, you can back out.¡± ¡°Of course not. I just asked to make sure.¡± Executive Director Joo Jae-oh, who had bent his pride, showed a determined look at Yoo-hyun. ¡°As always, I will show you the results.¡± ¡°Alright. I¡¯m counting on you.¡± With those words from Director Joo Jae-oh, the meeting came to an end. After the meeting, Vice President Song Hyun-seung, who had a rivalry with Yoo-hyun,ughed out loud. ¡°Hahaha. Han Section Chief, you did well. Very well.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s proposal had brought most of the credit to the strategy department, and he had also impressed Director Joo Jae-oh with his amazing vision. He felt like he had relieved all the stress he had umted frompeting with him for 10 years. Afterughing for a while, he calmed down his excitement and asked about something that bothered him. ¡°Are you going to be the main host for the exhibition, as you said? Is it the same as what Shin Assistant reportedst time?¡± ¡°I¡¯m nning to scale it up a bit more.¡± ¡°Scale it up?¡± ¡°Yes. I¡¯m going to do both the disy exhibition and the IT product exhibition at the same time. I¡¯m going to use the whole first floor exhibition hall and make it big.¡± He didn¡¯t have to go this far to impress the Spanish royalty. He had other ways to get their attention. But he needed to attract more interest to make the hidden guy show up at the exhibition hall. Song Hyun-seung, who had no idea about Yoo-hyun¡¯s ulterior motive, asked with a worried expression. ¡°Don¡¯t you have to get the Innovation Strategy Department involved?¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. They also want to do business with the royalty. They have no reason to refuse.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a win-win situation, I guess.¡± ¡°Actually, we don¡¯t even have to care about them that much. Technically, they are our subordinate organization.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s confident words made Song Hyun-seung p his hands. ¡°Subordinate organization, huh? Haha. That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right. You can do whatever you want with them.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll prepare everything without any hitch.¡± ¡°You¡¯re reliable.¡± Song Hyun-seung, who had been secretly worried, smiled broadly. Yoo-hyun had confidence in making the results, but he had some concerns about the process. He returned to his seat and pondered over that part. How should he prepare for the exhibition? He had already ordered some preparations through Assistant Park Doo-sik, and he had done the necessary work through Vice President Yeo Tae-sik. He still had some important parts left, but he had enough time. He was confident that he could produce the results. The problem was not the result, but the process. Just then, his phone rang, and messages popped up in the group chat room. -Jeong Saet-byul: We got an order for the exhibition, and they said you¡¯re the main host. I guess our connection continues like this. -Yang Yoon-soo: I¡¯m going to the exhibition too, because of that. I really want to see you, Section Chief. Yoo-hyun had also hoped to meet the people from his previous team through this exhibition. But the situation changed when he found out that someone was watching him. There was a possibility that he was deeply involved with Shin Kyung-soo, judging by his way of handling things. If that was the case, even this trivial meeting could cause misunderstandings. He had to pretend to be a person who only cared about the Group Strategy Department, even to deceive Shin Kyung-soo. ¡°That¡¯s too bad.¡± He shook his head and raised his hand to call a man. He was a man who would do Yoo-hyun¡¯s work for him whenever he needed. ¡°Shin Assistant,e here.¡± ¡°Yes, Section Chief.¡± Assistant Shin Nak-kyun, who had jumped up from his seat, walked over quickly. He used to frown whenever he was called, but now he had a bright expression. He must have been happy that he had less trouble with Yoo-hyun¡¯s return, but was that really the case? Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly. ¡°Shin Assistant, step aside.¡± ¡°Yes, Team Leader.¡± Assistant Shin Nak-kyun was blocked by Team Leader Shim Byeong-jik, who walked over briskly. Behind him, Team Leader Bae Jae-chan stood with his arms crossed and a sour face. Shim Byeong-jik, who seemed to have something to say, took a seat that Yoo-hyun had pulled out for him. ¡°Team Leader, please sit down.¡± Shim Byeong-jik, who had pushed away the chair, shouted. ¡°That¡¯s enough. Do you really think you can handle the main hosting?¡± No matter how frustrated he was, that was not something a team leader should say to a team member who had worked hard for over a month. Yoo-hyun asked incredulously. ¡°Why can¡¯t I?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a VIP visit. The royalty ising. How can someone with no experience do that?¡± ¡°I was in charge of the G20 exhibition. Who has more experience in dealing with guests of state than me?¡± Yoo-hyun countered with a fact, and Shim Byeong-jik¡¯s face turned red. He was so patient that he never showed his defeat to his opponent, but he spat out childish words. ¡°If you keep acting like this, I won¡¯t help you at all.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about the main hosting.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t even speak Spanish, and you keep bluffing?¡± ¡°Who said I can¡¯t? And so what if I can¡¯t? I just have to do the exhibition well.¡± ¡°How low-level. Fine. Let¡¯s see how well you do.¡± Shim Byeong-jik, who had been ranting, turned around. Who was the one doing the low-level things? Yoo-hyun shook his head as he watched him lose his temper. The main hosting for the Spanish royalty visit was a product exhibition that showcased Hansung¡¯s cutting-edge technology. This was also a request from the Spanish royalty. No one had any objections to the exhibition itself. Since it was decided, Yoo-hyun quickly moved Assistant Shin Nak-kyun. ¡°Did I n the whole exhibition?¡± Yoo-hyun nodded at Assistant Shin Nak-kyun¡¯s question. ¡°You¡¯ve already seen the proposal. You¡¯ve even polished some of it.¡± ¡°But we have to renovate the exhibition hall too¡­¡± ¡°That will be your merit. If you¡¯re not confident, you can quit.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯ll do it.¡± It was not an easy task, but Assistant Shin Nak-kyun agreed as soon as he heard the word merit. He was a bit disobedient, but he was quite easy to handle once he was trained. Yoo-hyun watched him turn around and picked up his phone. He trusted him and left it to him, but he still needed to inform the Innovation Strategy Department in advance, since it was an important matter. Chapter 505: Chapter 505: Yoo-hyun finished organizing the exhibition content and went outside. He still didn¡¯t know who was tracking his movements, but he had to be careful. He had bought an iPhone 4 with Kwon Se-jungst year, and he stopped by the same phone store with a precautionary mind. There was a banner fluttering in front of the store. -Hansung Google Reference Phone NextH Launch. Huge Sale. It said huge sale, but the price was quite high. It was not popr because it had no outstanding featurespared topeting products. This was all because of the useless internal politics. Yoo-hyun thought of Shin Kyung-wook, the vice president who was still fighting with the foreign executives, and grabbed the NextH.Apart from the price, it was meaningful to Yoo-hyun in many ways because it was the first phone to have JK Communication¡¯s modem chip. ¡®Jin-geon, you did a great job.¡¯ He called Hyun Jin-geon, who was still working hard in the US, with his new phone. He called the US, but it was not Hyun Jin-geon. He called a more meaningful ce for the first call. Ding-dong-ding-dong. The call was connected and a familiar voice came out. -Hello, this is Jeong Da-hye. ¡°Have you been well? This is Yoo-hyun.¡± -Oh? Yoo-hyun? Did you change your number? ¡°Yes. That¡¯s why I¡¯m making a special first call. You should feel honored.¡± -Thank you very much for calling me right before you go to bed. He imagined Jeong Da-hye¡¯s face with a walnut wrinkle on her chin at her grumbling voice. It was a friendly face that made him smile just by thinking about it. ¡®I should have taken a picture of it.¡¯ He vowed to take a picture of her next time he met her and joked. ¡°Then, since it¡¯s right before you go to bed, tell me some stories.¡± -Don¡¯t you usually tell stories to people who are asleep? ¡°If I fall asleep listening to your story, I won¡¯t be able to hear it. So, please go ahead.¡± He had been holding back to consider her struggles, but he wanted to talk to her for a long time today. She felt the same way and opened her mouth without arguing with his coercion. Most of her daily life was work, so she started with her work story. -Well, I¡¯m at the Exxon Mobil construction site in Texas¡­ She was still working on the Sail Oil consulting project for Exxon Mobil. The amount was interesting because of therge scale, but the negotiations with the US government caught Yoo-hyun¡¯s attention more. He listened with interest for a while and then told her a story that would interest her. ¡°It¡¯s my turn. I¡¯m doing a project in Spain and¡­¡± He left out the royal family part, so the stimting factor was reduced, but the meeting content with Narutal Power and the reception part aroused interest. She empathized with the various negotiation situations andughed when she heard Yoo-hyun¡¯s n to entertain them in Spanish for a twist. -That¡¯s fun. ¡°It¡¯s not as big as your work.¡± -It¡¯s not easy either, what are you talking about. And I think it would be fun to work with you. ¡°There are only bright parts, but there are also many difficult parts.¡± Especially when there was someone behind him who was ying tricks like this time. It was a problem because he didn¡¯t know who the other person was, so he had to be careful. It was a subtle stress. He softened his words and Jeong Da-hye trailed off. -But¡­ ¡°Yes?¡± She smiled as if nothing happened at his question. -No. I also have a lot of difficulties. But I have to do well, right? ¡°Of course. You can do it.¡± -Yes. Thank you. ¡°I¡¯m more grateful. Fighting.¡± He hung up the phone with a good mood and looked at her name still on the screen. She must have been having a hard time because of the pressure of the project, but her voice was brighter than he thought. ¡°I¡¯m d you¡¯re doing well.¡± He felt better just by imagining her moving forward toward her dream. On the other hand, Jeong Da-hye also felt the same way. ¡°He¡¯s doing well. I¡¯m d.¡± She was worried when he said he was moving to a new department, but he was more cheerful and fun than anyone else. He felt better just by imagining his face. Before that feeling faded away, a video came in on her phone. When she clicked it, the news she saw this afternoon came out. -The environmental group is protesting that the Texas earthquake and groundwater contamination are caused by Sail Oil drilling. Exxon Mobil¡¯s position on this is¡­ It was obvious what the boss meant by sending a video without text at bedtime. She had to prioritize the customer, and the line was already set. This was too far from what she had dreamed of. ¡°But I have to do well, right?¡± She asked Yoo-hyun the question she had asked him earlier and clenched her phone. Her values were shaken, but she decided to go as far as she could. Yoo-hyun¡¯s proposal for the reception went up to Vice President Yoon Ju-tak through Director Song Hyun-seung. He also heard that Vice President Yoon Ju-tak personally reported the rted content to Madame Hong Jin-hee. It was an important matter, but thanks to Yoo-hyun¡¯s expansion, this reception attracted the attention of the royal family. Especially, the importance of the exhibition, which was the main reception, was needless to say. The two presidents of Hansung Electronics and Hansung Disy rolled up their sleeves under the pressure of the royal family. Yoo-hyun heard about this urgent situation from his colleague Kwon Se-jung. The ce was a corner seat of the VIP lounge where there were few people, and he used his new phone for the call. -How can the presidentse out for one exhibition? ¡°It¡¯s that important.¡± -Honestly, I don¡¯t understand. It¡¯s not like they¡¯re going to sell anything to the royal family. ¡°Some people think they be equal if they hang out with the royal family. They are childish.¡± Kwon Se-jung asked back at Yoo-hyun¡¯s sharp words. -Are you talking about the royal family? ¡°I¡¯ll pass on that.¡± -What? You have a lot of secrets since you joined the group strategy room? ¡°Just do me a favor this time. I have something to worry about.¡± Yoo-hyun cut it off. He didn¡¯t bother to tell his colleague about it. This was not the kind of thing that would make him feel better if he confided in someone. He had to solve it by himself, even though it was frustrating. Kwon Se-jung, who had no idea of Yoo-hyun¡¯s feelings, looked at him with a hurtful look. -So you told the kids to pretend they don¡¯t know you, right? ¡°Yes. You too.¡± -I know. I did, but they¡¯re all disappointed. They were all looking forward to seeing you at the exhibition. ¡°Well, it¡¯s not like the work won¡¯t go on without me.¡± Yoo-hyun¡¯s words were immediately countered by Kwon Se-jung. -No. It¡¯s because of the guy who came instead of you. He even had a fight with Director Park. ¡°Shin?¡± -Yeah. He¡¯s so rude, he even shed with Director Park. ¡°What happened?¡± -What do you think? We can¡¯t do anything without us. He had to follow us in the end. No wonder Shin Nak-kyun was bragging about finding faults in the Innovation Strategy Room. The progress was not bad, so Yoo-hyun joked. ¡°Then it¡¯s fine. I only care about the results.¡± -Hehe. Yeah. Let me finish this and then let¡¯s hear your story. ¡°We¡¯ll have time for that soon.¡± -You¡¯re such aplicated kid. ¡°You know that. Bye.¡± He hung up the phone with a smirk and thought of the invisible opponent. If he was connected to Shin Kyung-soo, he must be watching Yoo-hyun right now. He must have known that he had raised the stakes. In this situation, he wouldn¡¯t miss the exhibition. He had toe out, even if he was curious about what Yoo-hyun was doing. ¡°Let¡¯s see your face.¡± He lifted one corner of his mouth, imagining his face that he would confirm soon. Time passed and the exhibition preparation proceeded smoothly. Yoo-hyun, who was behind, also moved busily to handle the remaining important tasks. Especially, he paid attention to using the contract that Director Yeo Tae-sik had made for him. The result was in a personal email that arrived a while ago. He checked it using hisputer at home. -I¡¯ll take the exclusive contract. But I hope you know that I¡¯m doing this not because of the contract, but because of the connection with Maria. ¡®Thank you.¡¯ He thanked the ¡®person¡¯ who made the key to this exhibition reception and moved the attached data to a USB. He didn¡¯t intend to transfer the data on the USB to hispanyptop. It was not enough to just make the exhibition satisfactory. He needed a usible item to attract not only Narutal Power but also the Spanish royal family. He had to connect the smart control app made by Hansung SI and the IoT-applied appliances made by Hansung Electronics and demonstrate them. He was thinking about that part in his office. Na Do-yeon, the director in charge of the South American bus system, approached him. She had raised her voice when Yoo-hyun had gambled her project at the meeting with Narutal Power. She asked him in a tone lower than usual in the same situation. ¡°Are you going to touch my project again?¡± ¡°To be precise, I¡¯m trying to revive the smart control project that you raised and got rejected for being premature.¡± He answered leisurely and Na Do-yeon narrowed her eyes. ¡°Revive something that hasn¡¯t even started? And at the exhibition where the Spanish royal family will see?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°What are you going to show? There¡¯s nothing ready.¡± ¡°Hansung SI has a smart control app, and Hansung Electronics has IoT-applied appliances. I¡¯m going to connect them and do a demo.¡± ¡°What about the factory automation and traffic automation parts?¡± She asked and Yoo-hyun gave a cheeky answer. ¡°I have to use the materials that you made. It¡¯s all doable, right?¡± ¡°But there¡¯s nothing made.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no chance to convince the customer, who is a vice president and a royal, with just a concept.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t like it, I won¡¯t do it.¡± He drew the line and Na Do-yeon shook her head. She made a sensible choice as expected. ¡°No. There¡¯s no reason to refuse if you make the results.¡± ¡°If you help me with the preparation process, I think I can make the results.¡± ¡°Am I being used instead of Shin?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll get rewarded for your hard work.¡± He pointed out the reason to her, whoughed bitterly. She snapped her fingers. ¡°Let me see what you have. There¡¯s no time.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a wise choice.¡± He got up from his seat and reached out his hand, and she shook it with a smirk. While he was approaching his goal. Team leaders Shim Byeong-jik and Bae Jae-chan did their assigned tasks reluctantly. It was just bringing the royal family to Yoo-hyun, but there were a lot of things to worry about. They had to research everything from the Spanish etiquette to their habits, eating habits, and interests, and arrange the detailed itinerary ordingly. They also had to deal with the media in front of unpredictable people. It was a lot of work. If they did well, they would break even, but if they did poorly, it would be obvious. They wanted to order their subordinates, but Director Song Hyun-seung was watching them with fire in his eyes, so they had to do their best. A few dayster, the time came to check the results of their efforts.