Real Man

Chapter 406:

He looked serious, as if he had gone through some hardships.

Why are you so worried about TF? Its not like youll get fired if it fails. Youre acting like you have a lot of pressure on your shoulders since you became a manager.

What are you talking about? We cant let it fail. What about the people below us?

Kim Hyun-min, the manager, gave him a dumbfounded look as he argued back.

You little brat, what? Youre the one whos ruining everything for us.

It was true that they had secured a meeting with the group leaders thanks to him, but that was not a solution at all.

As long as the two team leaders had different opinions, they would surely try to persuade their group leaders in an unfavorable direction.

The TV and IT group leaders were opposed to the existence of TF from the start.

If they had solid evidence, they would confront the business director and eventually cancel TF.

But would that really happen?

Dont worry. That wont happen.

He asserted confidently, and Kim Hyun-min poked his ribs.

You, what are you up to now?

No. Not me.

He shook his head with a meaningful smile.

Kim Hyun-min contacted the group leaders himself.

He immediately sent out an official meeting invitation email after getting the dates.

Thanks to that, the meeting with the group leaders was arranged in no time.

It was a much more serious meeting than the one led by the team leaders, so the team leaders felt the heat.

The TV and IT team members who had stayed up all night for todays report faced the worst situation.

Some even rebelled against Yun Byung-gwan, the deputy manager who forced them to work overtime.

Deputy manager, weve been working like crazy for a week. We did it because you said it would be over today.

Kim, I know. I know, okay? But what can we do when the situation is like this?

Why do we have to suffer so much? Look at mobile. Theyre doing fine without working overtime.

It was a remark that implied that Yun Byung-gwan and Lee Bon-seok, the team leader, were incompetent.

Swoosh.

As soon as he heard a loud noise coming from behind him, he quietly got up from his office.

Kwon Se-jung, the deputy head, dragged Jang Jun-sik who was working without care.

As expected, a loud noise came from behind them.

Hey. Are you kidding me right now? If youre going to do that, go to mobile. Get out of here right now.

Please send me. Ill go.

What? Are you crazy?

The voice grew fainter as it got louder.

He muttered as he walked away.

Theres another deputy head over there who has guts.

No matter how nice someone is, there comes a time when they explode.

He nodded his head at Kwon Se-jungs answer, who came next to him.

I should ask him for a coffee later.

He might punch you if he sees you.

Then Ill go with you. Youre the one who came up with the idea and pushed it forward.

What? Why are you pushing me?

Kwon Se-jung asked incredulously and Jang Jun-sik stepped forward.

Ill protect you.

Whos protecting who? Forget it. Go drink some coffee and cool your head.

He chuckled and handed him the corporate card he had received from Kim Young-gil earlier.

Jang Jun-sik blinked his eyes as he took the card and Kwon Se-jung asked curiously.

Arent you going?

Nah. I have somewhere to go.

Where?

Just. To see a familiar face.

He smiled brightly and got on the elevator going up.

A moment later.

In a meeting room on the opposite side of the outdoor terrace on the 20th floor.

In that deserted place, he faced Park Doo-sik, the deputy manager.

They had become close since they moved out of Yeontae business site.

And now they knew each others backgrounds well enough that they didnt feel awkward anymore.

Ive been going to this new coffee shop lately

Haha. Youre having fun. Ive been hanging out in the VIP room

They exchanged pleasantries and he looked into his old bosss eyes.

His sharp eyes moved around trying to read his mind.

As their conversation stopped, he took a sip of his coffee and opened his mouth.

Are you asking me why I recommended you again?

Haha. Did you get into my head?

Its written all over your face.

Can I hear the reason this time?

At this point in the past.

Kyeong Wook Shin was the head of strategy at the group strategy office, and Doo Sik Park was his subordinate.

The two of them had a great rapport and produced impressive results.

What would they look like if they joined hands on the opposite side of the group strategy office?

Yoo-hyun was very curious about that.

Thats why he recommended him, but he couldnt tell the truth, so he beat around the bush.

Director Park hired me during the interview.

I guess its easier to think that we just had a connection.

Yes. Thats the right answer.

Doo Sik Park gave a bitter smile at Yoo-hyuns cool reply.

He paused for a moment and opened his mouth.

The new organization will probably be called the Innovation Strategy Office.

Really? He has no sense of naming.

I suggested it.

Oh

Doo Sik Park waved his hand awkwardly as Yoo-hyun trailed off.

Haha. No. I also thought it wasnt that good of a name.

He said no, but he seemed to have hoped for more.

He had that side to him.

Yoo-hyun suppressed his laughter and asked.

Can you handle it? You must be very busy these days.

Dont even mention it. I didnt know the group strategy office was full of jerks.

What happened?

The group strategy office was hell-bent on tarnishing Kyeong Wook Shins reputation.

They launched their first attack through the media, and then immediately started to clean up their lines within the company.

They entertained the key executives of each subsidiary and secured their loyalty, and investigated and interviewed everyone related to Kyeong Wook Shin.

There were also other things, such as using anonymous bulletin boards to spread bad rumors about Kyeong Wook Shin through the employees.

Even in coffee shops, he could hear people talking about Kyeong Wook Shin.

Doo Sik Park vented his anger.

Even if I try to ignore it, its too much. At this rate, not only the public, but also all the employees will have a bad image of him.

Thats better.

So that the reversal effect will be bigger?

Yes.

Doo Sik Park looked amazed at Yoo-hyuns answer.

Director Shin said the same thing. Hes the most calm person in this situation.

He doesnt come to work anyway.

He also heard that he sometimes went to comic cafes by himself.

Thanks to Yoo-hyun, he had an unexpected hobby.

Haha. Youre the only one who can say that to Director Shin.

Doo Sik Park, who shrugged his shoulders, asked Yoo-hyun.

Oh, hows the press conference preparation going?

I checked the internal schedule, and Director Shins script is out. Im proofreading it first.

Hows the content?

Its good. It seems like it will cause a big wave. Do you want to see it?

Kyeong Wook Shins draft, Doo Sik Parks revision.

This interesting script had to be watched live.

That was why Yoo-hyun waved his hand at Doo Sik Parks offer.

No. Its no fun if I get spoiled. I want to enjoy watching it.

Youre amazing. How can you be so calm?

"Why not?

As soon as Director Shin steps up, a storm will hit. The war will begin.

Doo Sik Park was not exaggerating.

The storm that Kyeong Wook Shin would bring would shake up the entire Hansung Group in an instant.

On top of that, they had to fight a war with the huge group strategy office with a newly created organization.

It was bound to be a very dynamic event.

Yoo-hyun was still calm.

You look happy for someone whos facing that.

Yes. Its the first time I feel excited doing my job.

Doo Sik Parks lips curled up in front of the huge change.

He suited this place better than the personnel team where he worked passively.

Youll do well. I trust you.

He smiled at Yoo-hyuns answer and got up from his seat and reached out his hand.

We might not see each other for a while.

Okay. Contact me if you need anything.

Yoo-hyun shook hands with Deputy Manager Park Doo-sik.

After meeting with Deputy Manager Park, Yoo-hyun returned to the 13th floor office.

The atmosphere in the office was cold, as if a storm had swept through.

The seat of the TV team assistant who had argued with Deputy Manager Yun Byunggwan earlier was empty.

Where did he go?

As Yoo-hyun tilted his head, he felt the piercing gazes of the other TV team members.

He could sense the resentment in their eyes, and his chest felt slightly hot.

But this was also a process he had to go through.

It was better to break it off once and for all than to go along with them and fail.

They would have to accept it once they received the results.

As Yoo-hyun was thinking that, he heard a sharp voice from the window side.

Hey. You, come here.

Me?

Yes, you.

Team Leader Lee Bon-seok snapped his fingers without even calling Yoo-hyuns name.

From his raised eyebrows, Yoo-hyun could tell that he was very angry.

It was something that even a third-rate leader should not do, to explode in front of people.

Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly, thinking that he was just that kind of person.

Yes. Did you call me?

Do you think Ill let this go?

As Team Leader Lee glared at him, Yoo-hyun smiled.

He remembered the scene after his first weekly report at the Ulsan factory.

What did Kim Hogul, who was the team leader at the time, say to him after he turned the meeting room upside down?

Do you think Im a joke? Do you think you can make fun of me?

He didnt jump up and hit him with a stick, but his ill feelings were similar.

Back then, Yoo-hyun took his anger in stride.

But now, the situation was different.

As Yoo-hyun was about to counter him, Team Leader Choi Min-hee stepped in.

Team Leader Lee, what did Han do wrong? He came back from the dispatch and worked hard to come up with an integration plan. You should praise him instead.

What do you mean by working hard? He always leaves early. Is that what you call work?

But he managed to get the development departments agreement in one go, which the TV team couldnt do for a long time.

She didnt just step in, but also subtly scratched Team Leader Lees wound.

Looking closely, she seemed to be using the excuse of helping him to vent her frustration that she had been holding back for a long time.

Yoo-hyun chuckled, and Team Leader Choi poked his ribs.

Team Leader Lee, who had no idea of their inner thoughts, shouted loudly.

What are you talking about? Do you think the group leader will approve? Do you think the client will approve? Who likes a logo on it?

Ill do my best.

From behind, Kwon Se-jung suddenly intervened and bowed his waist.

Why is he doing that?

As Yoo-hyun wondered, Kim Young-gil also came over and bowed his head.

Then Jang Junsik joined them too.

Well fill in the gaps and make good results.

Before he knew it, all the members of Part 2 were behind Yoo-hyun.

It wasnt just the situation that was different from when he was at the Ulsan factory.

Back then, he was alone, but now he had great colleagues with him.

Yoo-hyun looked at his colleagues on both sides and behind him and shrugged his shoulders.

Well work together and make better results.

These guys.

Team Leader Lee was taken aback by the sudden crowd of people and opened his mouth wide.

Team Leader Choi made the final save.

Team Leader Lee, well do well on the group leaders report. Please support us a lot.

Support?

How could such a thing come up in this situation?

Team Leader Lee snorted.

Support or whatever, lets see at the group leaders report.

Yes. Ill see you then.

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As Yoo-hyun greeted him brightly, Team Leader Lee put his hand on his throbbing forehead.

Team Leader Lee, who had become more venomous, pushed harder for the group leaders report.

On the other hand, Team Leader Choi completely changed her strategy.

She encouraged the team members who worked hard and let them leave early if they had no work.

She reduced unnecessary meetings and created an environment where they could focus only on the group leaders report.

Her leadership, which had grown a notch, also improved the team atmosphere.