Real Man

Chapter 411:

Yoo-hyun hurriedly checked the news that had piled up when he returned home.

It was as he expected.

The crown prince of Hansung, who had been hidden in secret, had declared war to the world that day, and countless articles poured out.

The name of Shin Kyung-wook, the executive director of Hansung, was still at the top of the real-time search.

Yoo-hyun clicked on the most recent article.

It was an article by Oh Eun-bi, a reporter from Uri Daily, and it was quite detailed.

Not only did it mention specific numbers, but it also accurately pointed out the stakes behind the scenes.

Oh Eun-bi was definitely a good reporter.

The article was informative, and the comments were much more productive than those on other articles.

-I like his character, his speech, and his ambition. He looks experienced and daring. Hansung has a bright future.

-I like that he doesnt talk vaguely like politicians. He knows how to objectify himself with concrete numbers. I support Shin Kyung-wook.

-Im not sure if hes overdoing it. It looks like hes biting off more than he can chew.

-But at least hes refreshing compared to other chaebols. Thanks to him, the comments here are also cleaned up. If we judge by impact, hes one of the best.

-But isnt the LCD sales related to the home appliance business? They seem to be connected.

-He probably wants to get more customers. Anyway, it will be fun from now on. He seems to appear in the media often for a third-generation chaebol.

-In many ways, hes an upgraded version of Choi Min-yong from Ilsung. Clap clap clap.

Yoo-hyun smiled with satisfaction.

The publics interest was temporary, but the short-term impact was certain.

With this much ripple effect, he had enough room to withstand the tackles that would come for a while.

He had definitely bought one and a half years of time that Shin Kyung-wook had promised.

He didnt just appeal to the public with a positive image.

-Thank you sincerely for being with me in this difficult time. I promise to change Hansung as I said. Lets do this together.

Yoo-hyun nodded his head as he looked at the message that Shin Kyung-wook had sent him a while ago.

He definitely has a sense.

It wasnt anything special, but it was a message he sent in such a hectic time, so it meant a lot more.

The employees who received this message must be feeling very rewarded by now.

They might even take pride in what they wanted to do.

Ring ring.

As Yoo-hyun was thinking about this and that, he got a call from his father.

After briefly exchanging greetings, his father bluntly asked him out of curiosity.

-The LCD business is where you are, right?

Yes. Why?

-Why? The crown prince has openly picked it, so hell push it hard. Itll eventually be spun off. But is that good or bad for you?

His father must have been fascinated by the news too.

He spoke as if he was certain about something that hadnt happened yet.

Yoo-hyun tried to match his fathers excitement as much as possible.

Well, I dont know. Hansung Electronics name value has dropped, so thats a bit disappointing, but wont they compensate us with a bonus?

-Right? Yeah. The crown prince will spend that much money on the employees when he spins it off.

You seem happier than me.

-Im happy because my sons company is doing well. Haha. Anyway, congratulations.

It wasnt something his father would say, who always boasted that he would quit and come to the factory if he messed up.

Yoo-hyun smiled as he scrolled down the articles on the screen and stopped.

Congratulations to you too.

-What do you mean?

He already knew about it from Ahn Se-hoon, his fathers subordinate and deputy manager.

So he quietly left a comment on the comment section.

He knew that fact well enough, but why did he pretend not to know?

You got another order from Hansung Construction. Its already on the news.

-Thats right, ahem. Anyway, your advice was appropriate.

What did I do? You did well. Your shoulders must be heavier now.

-Yeah. Thats why you have to stay in Hansung for a while longer.

He didnt know his father could joke like that either.

He felt it again, but his father had changed a lot.

He couldnt find the old father who was only hard.

He had a friendly, light, and sometimes friend-like father.

Yes. I will.

Yoo-hyun held back the laughter that came out and answered.

Not only his father, but many people contacted him.

Even though it wasnt news directly related to Yoo-hyun, they showed him that much interest.

Was it only Yoo-hyun who was in this situation?

Most of the employees in the LCD business were receiving as much attention as when the incentive story was reported at the beginning of the year.

While the LCD business was buzzing, the other businesses were on fire.

The next day.

Hansung Electronics Sindorim Campus 5th floor development center conference room.

Development, design, and product planning of the mobile phone business were all gathered in one place, and one person stepped forward.

Cha Se-dae, the team leader of the next-generation product development team, was the first to express his dissatisfaction.

It was the group strategy room that gave us the guideline to focus on feature phones as a first priority. But suddenly the innovation strategy room dropped it and told us to change everything. Its awkward.

Thats why weve been saying to do smartphones. Sigh. No. Lets focus on the report to the business director. That data will go up to the president.

Kim Sung-deuk, the deputy manager of the product planning team, who was about to argue back, sighed and lowered his head.

It was the development team that didnt listen no matter what he said, but now was not the time to blame each other.

He had to be thankful that he had been preparing for smartphones in advance with LCD.

The team leader Cha Se-dae, who was racking his brains, asked Kang Chang-seok, who had presented the smartphone OS development status.

Chang-seok, are you the only one working on Android right now?

Yes. Thats right.

We dont have enough manpower.

Deputy manager Kim Sung-deuk pressured him.

Thats why were going to raise an organizational restructuring plan. Were going to change our planning too.

Weve already gone all-in on smartphones in design center. Theres no more feature phone design.

Jang Hye-min, the head of the advanced design team, followed up and nailed it down, and Cha Se-daes worries deepened.

Sigh.

This is how the mobile phone business was struggling to adjust its direction to the changed direction.

On the other hand, the atmosphere in the home appliance business was quite different from that of the mobile phone business.

Hansung Electronics Busan factory home appliance research center lounge.

An older man asked a young man sitting across from him as if he was arguing.

Internet of things means putting smartphones in home appliances, right?

Yes.

Isnt that basically invading our territory by the mobile phone business?

Isnt it hard to do technically? Well, I agree that its the direction of connecting with smartphones.

The young employee partially agreed, and the older employee sighed.

Sigh. I guess we really pissed off the crown prince.

He said we might lose to LCD or something.

A man with glasses who was drinking coffee next to him said casually.

I heard that the group strategy room met with our business director this time.

What?

Theyre probably going to switch everything to Chinese panels. They said Hansung panels are too expensive.

Wow. Theyre going to starve the LCD business. Is this a war between businesses or what?

LCD is doomed, I think.

The man with glasses answered indifferently, and the man behind the table who was eavesdropping frowned.

Min-jae, what are you doing?

Just a sec.

Oh Min-jae, who answered his colleague across from him, got up from his seat with his phone.

At that moment.

Yoo-hyun, who was sitting in the small conference room on the 13th floor, was drinking coffee and looking at Jang Jun-siks laptop screen.

Kwon Se-jung, the deputy manager sitting next to him, pointed at the latest post on the anonymous board on the screen.

Jun-sik, look at this.

Yes. Okay.

Jang Jun-sik clicked on it, and a review of Shin Kyung-wooks press conference came up.

It was a fairly detailed analysis, and the content itself was positive.

Not only this post, but most of the posts were favorable.

Considering that there were only negative posts on the anonymous board until yesterday, it was a huge change.

Kwon Se-jung admired.

The crown prince is really something. He changed his image with one press conference.

Look at the comments.

Yoo-hyun grinned and gestured, and Jang Jun-sik scrolled down the screen.

-I agree with the review. It was a decent press conference at least.

-I thought I was watching a drama. But where is the innovation strategy room? Is it in Hansung Tower?

-Yeah, Hansung Tower 8th floor. I went there, but its blocked from the entrance. You cant get in without permission.

-Of course, not anyone can get in. The group strategy room is like that too.

-I heard that the group strategy room is totally flipped over. My friend is working all night again.

-But can the innovation strategy room compete with the group strategy room? They dont have much tradition.

-They integrated all the business strategy rooms and added external personnel, so they have some foundation. Theyre just being pressured by the group strategy room, but theyre doing well.

-Youre too obvious. Lol

-But isnt the home appliance business more of a problem than anything else? They might lose to LCD.

Kwon Se-jung, who was reading the comments, asked.

Yoo-hyun, do you think the home appliance guys are pissed?

Yeah. Thats why theyre calling me now. Just a sec.

Yoo-hyun asked for permission and answered Oh Min-jaes call, who was his fellow trainee from his rookie training days.

As Yoo-hyun expected, he talked about the direction of the home appliance business.

-Yoo-hyun, this is not something to let go of."

Really?

-It could be really hard for you guys if they switch everything to Chinese panels. So dont get involved with TV stuff.

Oh Min-jae didnt just express his concern, but also prepared a plan for him.

He cared for his colleague even though he was busy with his own work.

He couldnt help but appreciate his heart.

Wow, you thought that far? Im touched.

-Dont be touched. Just be careful. LCD has the crown princes support, so youll have good things happen if you hold on a little longer.

Haha. Thanks for taking care of my future. Youre the best colleague ever.

Yoo-hyun happily replied and wrapped up his call with Oh Min-jae.

Thud.

As Yoo-hyun put his phone on the table, Kwon Se-jung, who had been listening attentively next to him, leaned in his face.

Is he your colleague from home appliance? What did he say?

What do you think he said?

At Yoo-hyuns question, Kwon Se-jung made his own guess.

He seemed to give you some good information, right? The only thing related to us is TV stuff.

So?

Hmm, maybe because of this incident, the higher-ups in home appliance feel threatened, so maybe they say they wont buy TV panels or something like that?

It was an obvious picture from above, but it wasnt easy to read from below.

He nailed it with his unique sense, and Yoo-hyun nodded his head.

Right. Its not confirmed yet, but it could happen.

Wow. Is that why the group director meeting was moved up?

Why do you think so?

At Yoo-hyuns question, Kwon Se-jung explained his thoughts.

Lee Bon-seoks team leader looked thoughtful, and the manager looked distracted. It doesnt look like a normal group director meeting.

Then?

Maybe the business director will come in.

Isnt that a big deal?

As the business directors name came up, Jang Jun-sik, who had been standing still, also showed interest.