[314] Guerrilla warfare. 4
Sending the bully very far has always worked. But that alone doesn’t solve the problem.
“There are many people who can replace us at the Hansung Ilbo. That is the strength of a company that has maintained a long history. Even if I break the pen stand by myself, the blade will not become dull.”
Jupil says that the candidates waiting on the bench are not easy. It means that it is not something that can be solved by one or two people handling it.
“Since you said that the Hanseong Ilbo’s potential is its people, even the chief editor or the person who replaces the director will break the pen. It doesn’t matter if it’s dozens or hundreds.”
“You are reckless. Aren’t you mistaken for holding all the chairs in Yeouido?”
The editor-in-chief, who was listening, also intervened.
“Do you think the only way to break a pen stem is with a carrot? There is even a whip.”
We need to break these delusions. The knee does not bow to the benefactor. The knee bends before the frightened person.
“I’m not that generous. It’s the first time, so I’m just holding out a carrot and negotiating. From the second time onwards, I will threaten you with a whip. The two of you are lucky enough to be the first target, so I’m offering you a council position.”
“Then what if we decline the offer…?”
“Of course, they threaten with a whip.”
Their voices began to tremble.
“Can you tell me what that whip is? I am curious because I am a journalist by name…”
“Think of the two of you’s candid autobiographies. There will be a secret or two that you want to keep hidden, and maybe one secret that will be buried if it is revealed.”
It is effective to spill at least one heart-wrenching secret to gain strength from intimidation.
“Cha In-hae and Park Seon-mi. Director, this name will not be unfamiliar to you, right?”
When the name of the reporter who quit the newspaper came up within a year after joining the company, the editor-in-chief went blank.
“I have to hide the fact that my children who went to study in the United States didn’t study and lived on alcohol and drugs and were quarantined.
This time, the main character’s complexion changed.
“If we want to enter Yeouido next year, we need to clean things up. If you accept my offer, I will erase it with an eraser.”
There was only silence for a while, as if both the carrot and the stick had worked.
After a while, the editor-in-chief, who returned to reality, opened his mouth.
“If we accept the offer, how can we guarantee nomination?”
That’s what I’ve been waiting for. The end of negotiations is in sight.
“I invited someone to dine with me. He’s someone you know well, so it won’t be awkward if you sit together.”
When I pressed the call bell, an employee came running.
“I invite the two people who are eating in the next room to come. Set the table again.”
As soon as the employee left, two people opened the door and came in.
“Oh, it’s been a while. Chief.”
The two journalists seemed so shocked that they couldn’t even say hello.
This is because the ruling party’s floor leader and a powerful person known as the trust of the next influential presidential candidate have appeared.
At last, when they exchanged greetings and laughter bloomed at the table, they brought up the topic of nomination.
“Isn’t Pyeongtaek the automobile factory area and Geoje Island the home of Sunyang Heavy Industries? If the two companies move with the ruling party number, there will be no problem wearing badges next year, right?”
“Even just sticking a stick in vulgar language is a landslide victory. The nomination is the election.”
The floor leader of the ruling party said as if he had been waiting.
“Then, will these two have any difficulties getting nominations for the Pyeongtaek and Geoje districts?”
“Oh, what are you talking about? Rather, they are the people we want to serve.”
He said, looking at the two people whose expressions brightened at the words of the representative.
“Do you need more?”
I didn’t ask because I needed an answer from them.
“Now think carefully about whether you want to work for the company or for yourself.”
In the word self, not only the two of us, but also me.
It’s only natural to get paid if you move for me. I believed that he would know well because he was a keen journalist.
“Then I will get up first. Please share a lot of good words with those who will become a family in the future.”
When I pushed my chair and stood up, the two pen holders of the Hansung Ilbo jumped up and bowed their heads.
They are smart and well-mannered guys.
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“You threw away the councilor seat and shut your mouth?”
“You kept your mouth shut and pretended to play the role of my hands and feet?”
“How many seats are you talking about? Don’t you know that managing active members is more important?”
Chairman Lee Hak-jae had a puzzled look on his face. A company constituency member is a very important position. Lawmakers in automobile and heavy industry areas are subject to intensive management, but when they say they will change the position, it is reasonable to see such an expression.
“Take a look at this.”
He turned into a well-behaved pet dog and handed out the data they sent.
“The Hanseong Ilbo is no different from a news agency. Because I closely watched my uncle and Yeongjun hyung. What is the reason for thoroughly checking the in-laws’ house?”
Chairman Lee smiled as he turned over the data.
“I was looking out for someone out of wedlock out of nowhere. Because the child born to their daughter-in-law has to take over the Sunyang property.”
“If you throw this to Yeongjun hyung or your uncle, they will divorce you that same day. Hehe.”
“so? Are you planning on destroying your family?”
Chairman Lee had a disapproving look.
“Who do you like? Young-Jun hyung must have children. The moment he gets divorced, he would call for a man-sae to enjoy a splendid dolsing life, but why me?”
“How come… It’s a bit salty. Do you miss the glamorous single life? already?”
“President. It’s not very funny, so stop joking around. And you don’t have to worry too much about constituency members. Isn’t politics a living, breathing creature? No one knows what will happen before next year’s general election. They’re the only two who feel they’ve been given a solid spot.”
“Look at this guy. I had no intention of making a seat from the beginning.”
“A guy who believes himself to be smart by nature is easy to deal with. Please rest assured that we will arrange traffic before the general election.”
In fact, the material they gave is quite useful. If you continue to bring these materials, you will want to accept them even in the order of proportional representation.
“Take a look at the people my uncle meets recently. Can’t you see the sign?”
Chairman Lee checked the list by going through the materials.
“It looks like they are trying to give this regime their last gift. You meet most of the government officials.”
“It is also said that the only place to lean on is the government. Civilians will wait for our fight to become more intense.”
“Because we know that we will be pushed back by money fights, we will stand in line with the government.”
His face hardened a little.
“Even if the succession work is finished, are you confident in making public institutions a clear friendly stake? Too much neglect of private equity? No contact at all.”
He calmed Chairman Lee, who kept muttering while looking at the list.
“Let’s wait a little longer. If Kyung-jun finds out something, he will let me know.”
“okay. I’ll try setting up some antennas here and there.”
Chairman Lee’s grim expression is somewhat unsatisfying. Did he notice something strange when he looked at the list of contacts his uncle had contacted?
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“Chief Cho. What are you doing? Did you not filter this?”
As soon as the editor-in-chief of the Hanseong Ilbo opened the door to the chairman’s office and entered, he had to pick up the newspaper that had fallen on the floor.
“I approved of all the articles, but what is the problem…?”
“what? Are you saying this because you don’t know?”
Director Jo was more concerned about Hong So-yeong, the chairman’s daughter, who was sitting next to him than Chairman Hong, who was screaming.
“I’m in the process of catching my breath for a few days because it’s been going hard. Since it’s a planning article, it’s a follow-up report…”
“Chief Cho. Who are you teaching now?”
Director Cho was patient enough to put up with the complaints of reporters with a bad temper, but this time it was too much to bear.
No matter how much she is the daughter of the owner, the fact that a young girl who is much younger than her age interjects in the conversations of the adults is also half-hearted!
After becoming the wife of a conglomerate, she is completely unemployed.
Director Cho did not look at Hong So-young and said to the chairman.
“There will be a follow-up article comparing the Japanese capital’s dominance of the Southeast Asian industry. It would be effective if American capital overlaid the shadow of Japanese capital.”
As soon as the editor-in-chief’s explanation was over, Hong So-young banged the table and shouted.
“That’s an excuse now! Chief Joe. Who do you know as an idiot? It’s not about taking a breath, it’s a completely different tone! Today’s article can be interpreted as saying that Miracle helped the Korean economy. Where the hell is Park Joo-pil who wrote this? You didn’t even go to work?”
‘What the fuck…. Open your mouth!’
Even though it didn’t come out of my mouth, I couldn’t even hide my expression. When Hong So-yeong raised her eyes at his distorted face, Chairman Hong opened her mouth.
“Director Cho, stop going out, find Joo-Pil Park, drag him by the collar and come back. Why did you guys who followed the company policy well make this mistake? Make sure to decorate tomorrow morning. Stop making silly excuses about taking a breath.”
Director Cho bowed his head and left the chairman’s room.
I know why Chairman Hong hastily kicked him out. I prevented things that were difficult to deal with from happening because of my daughter’s harsh words.
Director Joe realized another fact.
Humans are truly cunning.
In the meantime, had the people of Saju’s family nagged or scolded her once or twice?
Every time that happened, I tried to correct my mistake no matter what, but I was never angry. It was exactly the mind of a slave.
The only emotion that was filled in my head was the fear that I might be seen wrong or photographed and prevented from being promoted or kicked out of an important position.
Was it once or twice that Hong So-young, the daughter of a house owner and the daughter-in-law of a conglomerate, broke into the company and made harsh noises?
Every time that happened, I shook my head. He was always worried that she would be hurt by the woman who held so much power.
However, when he saw a new path and decided to walk down that path, it became clear that Hong So-yeong, whom he had only looked up to, was nothing more or less than the daughter of a rich family, and that Chairman Hong, whom he respected, was nothing more than a greedy old man who tried to steal money while paying attention to his in-laws. seemed
It’s cute to spill rice when you have a heart, but when your heart leaves, even the spooning is annoying.
Director Cho couldn’t suppress the irritation that was rising like a fire.
If I had gone to the National Assembly with the support of those guys, wouldn’t I have been able to avoid slavery forever?
Of course, if you enter the National Assembly with Jin Do-jun’s power, you will not be able to avoid his slavery.
Being a slave… I thought that Jin Do-jun, who is the blood of the Sunyang family and the best god in the business world, would be better than the owner of the media.
After returning to the editorial office, Director Cho secretly called several veterans among the social affairs reporters.
“You guys are handing over what you’re covering right now to the kids, and from now on, I’m only selling one.”
Reporters’ eyes lit up. It was because he thought that he had asked for something huge or that Chairman Hong’s instructions were certain.
“You know Hong So-yeong, right?”
“Of course I know. Isn’t there only one Hong So-young we know?”
“okay. brush that off Mobilize all police lines and call all seniors and juniors. Buy a clever mole and stick it behind her.”
Director Cho bit his lip in front of reporters who were surprised and gaped.
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