Real Man

Chapter 394:

He had pushed his idea hard, but it didnt work.

Even with the support of his manager in the morning meeting, it was rejected by the TV team leader.

He was planning to review it thoroughly, thinking that it wouldnt do.

But they decided to use it as it was?

Kwon Se-jung, the deputy, was confused.

Behind him, Kim Young-gil, the section chief, said casually.

It seems fine to me. If we can persuade the other teams, it will be powerful.

I like it too. Ill support you more.

Jang Jun-sik stepped forward and Yoo-hyun smiled.

I know you backed me up, Jun-sik. Youve improved a lot.

Thank you. No, thank you.

Jang Jun-sik, who sparkled his eyes at Yoo-hyun, bowed his head.

The more he did, the more confused Kwon Se-jungs head became.

He asked with a doubtful mind.

Are you really going for logo marketing?

Yeah. We have to.

It wont be easy.

Were not doing it alone, were doing it together. Whats wrong with that?

Yoo-hyun smiled and put his hand on his shoulder. Kwon Se-jung asked with a dumbfounded expression.

Why are you smiling so much?

Its nice to work with my colleague.

Really.

Yoo-hyun chuckled at Kwon Se-jung, who was snickering, and recalled his past.

No matter how hard he tried, he was not recognized. He was promoted a year earlier than others.

The same was true for the two people next to him.

Kim Young-gil, the section chief who had been pushed back several times in promotion, became a part leader now. Jang Jun-sik, who had failed to adapt and quit, was more diligent than anyone else.

The past that had been completely twisted was well matched as if to show off.

-Kwon Se-jung died.

The past event that came as a shock was now a piece of debris that he wouldnt even remember as a memory.

He shook off the remaining grudge of the past.

With a light heart, Yoo-hyun winked at Kwon Se-jung.

Lets do well, colleague. Itll be fun thanks to you.

I have to go and sort out the data. Chief, Ill go down first.

Kwon Se-jung said goodbye to Kim Young-gil with a burden and turned around.

You have to leave early today, so finish it before then.

Yoo-hyun waved his hand and heard a loud sigh from behind Kwon Se-jung.

Sigh.

Ill help you hard too.

Jang Jun-sik followed him with enthusiasm.

Kim Young-gil watched them go away and said.

Kwon deputy has brightened up a lot since his colleague came.

Hes always bright.

Yoo-hyun smiled faintly, remembering the old days.

Kim Young-gil snickered at him.

Han deputy, youre really surprising.

What do you mean?

You even raised your hand to be in charge for Kwon deputy.

What are you talking about?

Yoo-hyun made a bewildered expression. Kim Young-gil tilted his head.

Kwon deputy felt a lot of pressure, right? So you wanted to relieve him of that?

Before Yoo-hyun came, there were only three people in part 1: Kim Young-gil, Kwon Se-jung, and Jang Jun-sik.

Lee Chan Ho and Hwang Dong-sik left for part 2.

In that situation, Kwon Se-jungs idea was adopted in full.

He was already burdened enough, and the other teams were shouting for opposition. It was inevitable that Kwon Se-jung would have a hard time in the middle.

It was enough to see that Yoo-hyun raised his hand for him.

It wasnt true, but there was no reason to deny it. Yoo-hyun nodded his head.

Well, something like that.

Yeah. Han deputy, please take good care of him. Dont let him feel too much pressure.

Dont worry. Thats my specialty.

Yoo-hyun said confidently and drank the coffee he had placed on the railing.

Kim Young-gil smiled and put his mouth on the paper cup.

Whooong.

After the silence made by the wind, Kim Young-gil asked.

By the way, Shin Kyung-wook director, no executive director came to Korea. What happened?

Whats up?

Well, I heard the news, but his position and department are blank on the company list.

I dont know.

Yoo-hyun shrugged his shoulders with a smile on his face.

At that moment, in the office of the head of the group strategy room.

Song Hyun-seung, the senior executive, reported to Yoon Joo-tak, the executive director, who was sitting in the upper seat.

Right now, Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director, has no external activities except for visiting the chairmans residence twice.

Did he not meet Shin Myung-ho, the vice chairman?

No. He didnt even come to the company.

The vice chairman had personally called him and promoted him.

He even used the media to announce his return.

But why did he suddenly disappear?

Yoon Joo-tak, the executive director, who was poking his temples with his index finger, asked.

What did the madam say?

Shes impatient. She told me to find out what hes up to as soon as possible.

Shin Kyung-wooks sudden appearance was an important factor that would affect the succession of the next chairman.

The chairmans wife, who was on bad terms with Shin Kyung-wook, reacted sensitively.

If this goes on, she might lose her grip on the royal familys power.

He needed to sort out the situation quickly.

Yoon Joo-tak, who had finished his thoughts, flashed his eyes.

I have no choice but to make a move first. Ill make a dent in him before he gains influence.

Yes. Ill take care of the media.

Song Hyun-seung, who understood his meaning at once, nodded his head.

Shin Kyung-wooks appearance with the media completely caught the attention of the group strategy room.

Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun was out of their sight.

Now there should be no one who cared about a mere deputy from another department, but there was.

The team leader seat of the innovative product TF TV team on the 13th floor.

Lee Bon-seok, the team leader who was sitting in a chair, laughed at what he heard.

Wow, Yeontae factory? A guy who was demoted and just returned said that?

Yes. He seems to have a hard time reading the atmosphere after living in the countryside for seven months.

Lee Bon-seok snorted at Yoon Byung-gwans words.

What ambition? He cant even use a printer?

Well. Today I saw him wandering around without turning on his laptop.

Hahaha. Those mobile guys are really pathetic. Even if they have no brains, how can they assign a rookie as a manager as soon as he raises his hand?

Lee Bon-seok shook his head again as if he couldnt believe it.

He felt pathetic for giving him the TV team manager position by accident.

Yoon Byung-gwan, the part leader and manager of the TV team, asked.

Team leader, what should we do?

What do you mean? Its better this way. Lets dump everything on him and wash our hands.

Yes. Ill take care of it for sure.

Yoon Byung-gwan nodded obediently.

Yoo-hyun, who came down to the 13th floor, was on the phone in the office hallway.

He heard Shin Kyung-wooks voice over the receiver.

-How is your preparation going?

Its good. The colleagues came up with good ideas and organized them well. I think it will be ready by the time you show up.

-Well. They should have reacted by now if they wanted to match the timing. Theyre a bit slow."

Shin Kyung-wook sighed regretfully and Yoo-hyun chuckled.

He didnt know before, but this guy liked adventure too.

Theyre people too. Theyll move if you wait a little longer.

-I guess so. Well, its nice and relaxing.

Arent you enjoying it too much? The media reaction is pretty spicy.

Shin Kyung-wook laughed at Yoo-hyuns answer.

-Haha. Are you worried about me now?

Of course not. I dont have enough time to enjoy my company life right now.

Yoo-hyun joked with Shin Kyung-wook and exchanged a few more words.

They became closer after revealing their true feelings at Yeontae factory.

He finished his call in a good mood and returned to his office seat.

As soon as he walked in, various eyes were drawn to him.

Especially the man who was standing next to Yoo-hyuns seat gave him a spiteful look.

He was Yoon Byung-gwan, a manager with a dull skin, small eyes and big nostrils.

He raised his voice to Kwon Se-jung, a deputy next to him, as if he wanted Yoo-hyun to hear.

How do you expect me to do anything with this kind of data for the TV side? The development schedule is not matching at all.

The schedule was what you told me then

Look at this. When was that the due date? You havent updated it yet? Is this a joke?

Well

As Yun Byung-kwans voice tightened around him, Kwon Se-jung heard him sneer.

He had to make the TV teams materials for them, and on top of that, he had to endure their insults. It was an absurd situation.

They were abusing their power in the TV team.

They didnt do any work, but only bullied him. Kwon Se-jung was furious.

He felt sorry for himself, but he knew that there was beauty in pain.

He had to overcome this by himself.

Yun Byung-kwan was no different.

He appreciated his hot gaze, but Yoo-hyun had something important to do right now.

Where did you get this useless idea?

Thud.

Yoo-hyun ignored the noise from the next seat and checked the printout he brought.

It was the data that Lee Ae-rin, his secretary who got promoted this year, gave him a while ago.

You dont have to ignore me like this.

He had thanked her when they talked briefly after work, but she took care of him again.

Yoo-hyun looked through the items she had organized for him with gratitude.

The first section was about various company welfare facilities.

Health center, counseling room, fitness room, cafe, help center.

The facilities were impressive, but so were the programs they offered.

They provided things that would cost money outside for free in the company.

It wasnt just the welfare facilities.

Fun.

As he turned the page, he saw dozens of clubs in the company.

There were many groups that enjoyed various hobbies in Hansung Tower.

Lee Ae-rin had sorted out the ones that were active until now.

Climbing, swimming, meditation, DJing, club dance and so on.

There were many things that Yoo-hyun had never tried before.

He could have enjoyed them anytime he wanted, but he didnt.

He had lived with a narrow view of the world.

He had to change if he knew he was wrong.

-You should try different things when youre younger. You know? Maybe its more relaxing and better than here?

Yoo-hyun got up from his seat as he remembered what Choi Jeong-boks wife, Kim Seung-mi, said to him.

Then he saw Yun Byung-kwan attacking Kwon Se-jung relentlessly.

He looked at Yoo-hyun as if he was waiting for him.

His eyes said that Yoo-hyun was his next target.

He wanted to accept his challenge, but it wasnt the time for that.

As his mouth opened, Yoo-hyun spoke first.

Mr. Yun, Ill have a meeting with the staff in charge of the integration plan tomorrow.

What?

Please prepare for it. Ill send you the agenda and the requested data.

What? A meeting with the staff in charge of the integration plan?

And he asked him to send the requested data?

It was such a ridiculous thing that Yun Byung-kwan laughed sarcastically.

Huh. What are you trying to do now?

Oh, and Im sorry, but can I borrow Mr. Kwon for a moment? I have something urgent.

Yoo-hyun cut off Yun Byung-kwans words and pulled Kwon Se-jungs arm.

Kwon Se-jung got up from his seat in surprise.

Why? Whats going on?

Lets talk on the way. We dont have much time.

Yoo-hyun said to Kwon Se-jung and bowed to Yun Byung-kwan.

Mr. Yun, Ill send you an email later. Bye.

Yun Byung-kwan was speechless as Yoo-hyun disappeared in the distance.

He realized too late that he had been tricked.

He gritted his teeth in anger.

How dare he ignore me?