[250]Go home 3
“I didn’t hear the conversation, but I heard that there was a high voice coming and going from time to time.”
“Vice Chairman Jin Young-ki wasn’t there?”
“yes. I had a private meeting with the president of Vibrator.”
Finally, Lee Hak-jae, the head of the team, also found out who was aiming.
I wondered how he would deal with it, but I can’t just sit back and watch. We need to prevent him from being pushed to a point where he can’t turn back.
I asked Assistant Manager Kim Yun-seok again.
“How are the former planning department staff doing?”
“The two vice presidents put me in the right place. There is no feeling of neglect.”
“No, no seats. I mean people. Are you satisfied?”
“You will not be satisfied. They were like the bodyguards of the deceased president, but now they are in the second ranks. Isn’t there someone else close to you who served the two vice presidents from the beginning?”
Two important things for salaried workers are salary and position. But there are two things more important than this. It doesn’t appear on the number or business card, but the person in question knows it and the colleagues around him know it.
It is the importance of what you do and the recognition of those around you. It is also another word for ability and pride.
It will be difficult for them to adapt easily, having been satisfied with both visible and invisible things under Chief Lee Hak-jae.
First of all, I thought it would be a good idea to lower the rope first.
Chief Lee Hak-jae showed outstanding ability not because of his own strength, but because he moved with the excellent staff who supported him.
“Chief Kim.”
“yes.”
“Instruct the reliable Strategy Office staff to arrange time with the people of Director Lee Hak-jae and bring them together.”
“Everything?”
“yes. But now we have to take out the ones who are satisfied with our uncle.”
Deputy Kim Yoon-seok, realizing what it meant, nodded.
“yes. I will make sure not to leak words.”
It is difficult for even retired senior citizens to turn a blind eye if their aides are in need. It is the duty of the head to reappear even if he is dishonored by the world and make his vassals cheer.
I believe that Chief Lee Hak-jae has not forgotten the duty of the head.
* * *
“How many came? No, how many people have not been called?”
“Four people. We only took out people whose it was difficult to judge whether they had fully adapted to the other side.”
“So you’re saying that everyone here is a misfit?”
“On the surface, it doesn’t look that way. However, these are the people who say that it was good when the president was alive.”
It’s hard to know a gray molecule until you bump into it anyway. What we need to do now is to visually check and change the color.
“Let’s listen. Have you prepared any presents for these people?”
“yes. I’ve kept it appropriate for my rank.”
When I opened the door and entered, dozens of men jumped up and bowed their heads.
“Just sit down. I am not in a position to greet you.”
Uncomfortable was visible on their faces as they sat back down awkwardly.
You might wonder why he called it, but it’s an ambiguous position with no direct relationship to the founder’s bloodline, which is hard to ask openly.
There was nothing cool inside, so it was natural for them to look like that.
“You seem to be very uncomfortable with the seats, so I’ll tell you something before eating. Please listen to my story and eat in peace.”
Their expressions softened a little and their eyes began to shine brightly.
“I was asked to come here. I have asked you a difficult favor, and I have a difficult word for you.”
If you gather a dozen or so people, there will always be some impatient ones. He couldn’t stand it and opened his mouth.
“Can you tell me who you are asking for first?”
“Two minutes. You’re probably familiar with it…. This is CEO Dae-ho Cho and CEO Se-hyun Oh.”
The room was agitated for a moment.
Jo Dae-ho, who was the CEO of Sunyang Motor, and Oh Se-hyun, who took Sunyang Motor.
These two have a common denominator. HW Group.
“As you may know, Chairman Song Hyeon-chang, who was the head of HW Group, stepped down and the position is vacant. The representative of the group’s main company and the representative of the major shareholder sternly refused, saying that the chairman’s vessel was not suitable, and instead, they wanted one person with one mind.”
If you gather more than a dozen people, there are those who are quick-tempered and quick-witted.
“Is that one of you, Chief Lee Hak-jae?”
“yes. However, I have already asked for a doctor, but he said no with a single stroke.”
It’s a mess again, but it’s subtly different. Because everyone has different thoughts.
Some may think that the position does not fit the position of Director Lee Hak-jae, and some may think that it is the best proposal since it is like being promoted from second person to first person.
“But why are you telling us that…?”
“Didn’t you all move as if you were one body with Chief Lee Hak-jae? Wouldn’t it be comfortable to be with all of you who have worked hand in hand for a long time to work as group president?”
They are also quick-witted.
I know that if Lee Hak-jae becomes the chairman of the HW Group, they can all move to the HW Group like a package.
It sounded like he was diligently rolling his head and calculating.
Now, I don’t think a single one of them has jumped on the mainstream line. There was a time when even the executives of affiliates were looked down upon, but now they are just mediocre employees in the vice president’s secretary’s office.
At one time, many people looked at them and made flattering remarks, but now, even inside the secretary’s office, they are treated as rolling stones, and no one approaches them first, let alone flattery.
What if it’s a bit smaller? It’s about getting back on the main stream.
In addition, even if the size of HW Group is small, compared to Sunyang, it is a large company that no one can ignore in terms of the size of domestic companies.
These offers are by no means a losing trade, but they are not the heart of the package. The main product is Chief Lee Hak-jae, but since he said he had already rejected it, it is just a useless story.
“Hey…it seems meaningless if Chief Lee rejected it.”
“The environment changes and the situation changes, doesn’t it? Why don’t you guys change your mind?”
As soon as I said my words, everyone showed a smile.
“This is something you don’t know. Chief Lee sometimes takes a long time to make decisions, but he never reverses his final decision.”
“That’s right. He is not someone we can persuade to change his mind.”
Everyone shook their heads and said in unison.
“Everyone seems to be satisfied.”
Everyone shut their mouths, perhaps because of my quiet voice.
“Are you expecting things to get better? You are on a waiting list prior to restructuring. Do you think the two vice-presidents will entrust you with important responsibilities? I heard that they are excellent people, but I am disappointed. It seems like you can’t even grasp the situation properly.”
I think my words are harsh, but they know it. I just don’t want to believe that the opaque future won’t get any better than now.
“Well, I’m just conveying the meaning on behalf of the HW group, so the choice is up to you. Everyone rushed to Chief Lee Hak-jae and insisted on moving the nest together, or they were kicked here and there in Sunyang and then kicked out…”
He added one more word. with something a little stronger.
“By the time my grandfather’s death is forgotten, there will be a major personnel change. If you believe that your place will be there when the second-generation management system solidifies, you are mistaken about our family. We are not that generous.”
After he finished speaking, he glanced at Assistant Manager Kim Yoon-seok.
Deputy Kim Yoon-seok began handing out the documents to them.
“That is a contract prepared by HW Group. If you want to sign the contract, persuade Director Lee Hak-jae. I mean let’s move. Wouldn’t the HW group be suitable for your new home?”
I stood up, leaving them staring at the contract.
“My job is done. Have a deep talk while having a meal with each other. Then….”
* * *
“You’ve been using your brain quite a bit.”
“Because it’s regrettable, all kinds of tricks came to mind.”
“Do you know anything?”
Chief Lee Hak-jae did not look suspicious.
Just two days after meeting with the secretarial staff, I received a call from Chief Lee Hak-jae.
I guess from time, the secretarial staff went to see their boss the same night I met, and he thought about it for a day before contacting me.
This is a green light, not a red light.
“a lot. What I know most accurately is that the manager has no choice but to accept my proposal.”
“I? I bet you’ve never seen me reverse a decision before?”
“That’s because I’ve only walked on the flower path paved by my grandfather until now. When you walk on a muddy road, you regret it and change your mind. This time, come up the flower path I laid.”
“Are you North Korea? Be loyal from generation to generation?”
“Are you saying that when you have no intention of being loyal to me?”
Lee Hak-jae paused for a while before speaking.
“You knew your two uncles were pushing me over the edge, so you mobilized them, right?”
“yes. I think it’s an exquisite move, but what do you think?”
“not bad. But your face is getting thicker and thicker. Do it even skillfully.”
“I thought that talking with a smile would make the manager feel a little bit more comfortable. Please just look cute.”
A smile finally crept across his lips.
“Chief. Don’t bump into your uncles now. Considering the situation in the political arena, they even put wings on it.”
This general election is truly a battle of the sword. As the general election was held while the presidential duties were suspended, both the ruling and opposition parties risked life and death.
Of course, they have to spend a lot of money, so the money-saving Sunyang Group is desperately needed. So, if Sunyang points his finger at him, he will do it without hesitation.
“Don’t fight, use the HW group as a temporary shield. We will make sure that we can strike back as soon as the general election is over.”
“I also get them out of the pit and feed all of my pups with food bowls… What are you packing?”
“I don’t do business where I lose money. Isn’t that what Grandpa hates the most?”
Chief Lee Hak-jae looked at me blankly for a while and then said something unexpected.
“You are too cruel. Are you going to dig into my difficult situation, bring up the guilt of not taking care of my children, and even make me feel sorry for mentioning the president?”
“The manager is surprisingly loyal. For now, think only of the manager. I will take care of my loyalty.”
“Not a word. haha.”
“Then will you keep your mouth shut?”
“Don’t mess around and answer the questions. What do you want to pack?”
“The first is to keep my stake by preventing the transition to a holding company. The second is to raise the HW group to at least the third place in the financial world. I lowered my goal a bit because it would be difficult to beat Sunyang and Daehyeon.”
Lee Hak-jae fell into silence again.
Almost there.
I’m not a stupid person enough to reject the rope that was draped because of my petty pride. In addition, there will be a desire to demonstrate one’s ability to lead the company by standing in the forefront and not being someone else’s shadow.
Lee Hak-jae opened his mouth after a while.
“Let’s do one more.”
“Do you need anything more?”
“Is the promise to put me in the position of Sunyang’s chairman still valid?”
“of course. Instead, you should use your strength to take the cruiser.”
Lee Hak-jae smiled.
“I heard from the president. You prefer clean trading relationships?”
“yes.”
“I don’t make the contract. neatly.”
I grabbed the hand that Chief Lee Hak-jae offered.
“Congratulations on moving into your new house.”
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