Manager Kim Hyo-shin was quietly looking at Kim Cheol-soo, who was standing in front of the conference room.
I came to this team at the behest of my superior, Park Jun-hyung, and was reporting on what was happening whenever I could.
I thought the young guy was lucky enough to fly around the company, but it was a huge mistake.
In the conference room, Kim Cheol-soo was the most active than anyone else, and he continued to produce ideas that made people’s tongues wag.
Is that all?
No one could match Kim Cheol-soo’s diligence and sincerity.
Arrive at work early and leave work late.
Even on the weekends, I came to work like a crazy person and was following up on all the work of my team members.
It was difficult to find mistakes in work, and any claims were resolved perfectly.
‘This is real skill. ‘This guy was at the center of the rapidly growing sales division 3.’
Kim Hyo-shin, who had been listening in silence like an almost invisible person, also opened his mouth.
“It’s a good plan. I understand that the distribution costs of importing cars are quite high. The margins will be good as well.”
Kim Hyo-shin was always silent during meetings.
Ahn Jeong-gyu looked at Kim Hyo-shin and asked back.
“Does Manager Kim think so too?”
“Yes, Manager. If the group doesn’t pursue it, I think our company can pursue it independently.”
**
After the meeting ended, the team members left in a hurry.
Ahn Jeong-gyu asked Kim Cheol-soo, who had instructed him to stay.
“That Ukraine thing.”
“Yes, Manager!”
“You know you were a little weird, right?”
“yes?”
“You, who actively attend meetings like this, came out very passively.”
“Oh, did I say that?”
“It’s difficult if you keep trying to get away with it. Why did you do that?”
Kim Cheol-soo thought while receiving Ahn Jung-gyu’s piercing gaze.
‘I think you noticed something?’
“People can’t always be proactive, can they?”
“okay?”
“sure.”
“But why did you say that so out loud today? If the city and city group steals your plan, we’ll end up like puppies chasing chickens, right?”
“what…?”
Kim Cheol-soo was still slyly trembling.
‘That damn poker face looks just like Park Jun-hyung.’
“Do you think I don’t know? How much do you know?”
“yes?”
“You know who Hansoo Lee is, right?”
It was a look that was almost confident.
In this situation, there was no benefit to talking around.
“…How do you know, Manager?”
In response to Kim Cheol-soo’s question, Ahn Jeong-gyu shook his head as if he was dumbfounded and burst into laughter.
“Since when did you know?”
“Well… I saw it in the newspaper. I mean, when children from chaebol families enter Seoul National University, don’t their faces appear in the newspaper? I have a knack for remembering people’s faces.”
“Really?”
“sure!”
“So does that mean you’ve known since you joined the company?”
“yes.”
I knew it.
Ahn Jeong-gyu’s predictions were all correct.
I thought that the way he continued to look after the foolish Lee Han-soo was not intentional.
“Why didn’t you tell me?”
“Ah, isn’t that… privacy in its own way?”
“Privacy? You sound like a bitch. You already had a lead on the Ukraine matter, right? And you came out so passively during the meeting because you didn’t know how the city and group would react? Right?”
“Oh, absolutely not!”
Kim Cheol-soo shook his head and strongly rejected the statement.
‘There’s no way to check because of your damn poker face.’
“Okay. Then why did you bother to talk about that plan in front of Lee Han-soo this time?”
“It was clear that it was a very good plan. However, I wondered whether they would have the sales power to persuade Volkswagen.”
“Is that really all there is? Is there more?”
“That’s really it.”
Ahn Jeong-gyu shook his head and said.
“No, no. I didn’t disclose the Ukraine case because I had a clear lead, and I disclosed this case because it was entirely a matter of sales power. Are you testing the Shido group right now? You’re trying to see if they are partners to go with or not. Right?”
In response to the direct question, Kim Cheol-soo immediately scratched his head and smiled.
“……I can’t stand against the manager.”
**
“Are you going to tell your father about this?”
Lee Han-soo asked Dong-hoon Oh while they were having dinner together quite far away from the company.
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“What do you think, Master?”
“Because of our strategic relationship with the Hanyoung Group, our company’s sales increased by 21% compared to last year. I think it is a good idea to continue to maintain this relationship.”
Oh Dong-hoon nodded and answered.
“However, Hanyoung Group’s sales also increased by 24% in the first half of this year. Although they are sharing the pie well now, no one can predict what will happen in the future due to business physiology. And although sales increased by 21%, operating profit was not as large as expected. Just looking at city and city construction… if the construction is done properly, there isn’t much left over. If the city or city group had done the construction alone, much more would have been achieved.”
When the topic of performance came up, Hansoo Lee shook his head.
“Even if the immediate performance is not good, my strategy is to build trust and brand awareness by building properly in the new country. It is also my judgment that I cannot properly lead the city and city group using my father’s method.”
“It’s not that I don’t agree. However, going against the Chairman’s instructions is…”
“Assistant Manager Kim’s plan definitely has the capacity to be handled by the Shido Group. However, many distributors will rush in, and it is doubtful whether they will have the sales power to win their hearts. The moment you get greedy, you will miss out on everything.”
Dong-Hoon Oh automatically nodded when he heard the word “sales power.”
While I was working in the 3rd division of sales at the Hanyoung Group General Trading Company, I was watching the birth of legendary episodes that made me wonder if those people were really people.
“Then again, this time….”
“Yes. I think we need their sales power. There are so many desirable people out there that I would want to scout them.”
“Wouldn’t it be possible, Master?”
Lee Han-su thought of Kim Cheol-soo and Choi Hye-na.
“I thought so too, but now it seems difficult. I guess there is something different about people who are the presidents of a group.”
“yes?”
Oh Dong-hoon was confused as he did not know what Lee Han-soo was talking about.
“No. Anyway, don’t reveal this matter to your father. The automobile division, which is continuously losing money, needs to be restarted, but perhaps Hanyoung Corporation will provide that opportunity, not us.”
Oh Dong-hoon nodded and responded to Lee Han-su’s firm words.
“All right.”
**
“We’ll get married someday, right?”
Kim Cheol-soo was driving with her late in the evening and saw Choi Hye-na sitting in the passenger seat while talking about marriage.
“I guess so.”
“You know, there are naan that my father gave to Cheolsu. When I get married, I want to receive those naan as a gift again.”
“Naan?”
‘Why is everyone so obsessed with orchids?’
Kim Cheol-soo couldn’t understand, but nodded.
“I will.”
“I would like to receive as a gift the vivid orchids that Mr. Cheolsu grew until then.”
“If the boss wants it, we should do it.”
Choi Hye-na burst out laughing when she was told she was the boss.
“Cheolsu! You call yourself the boss when you don’t like something, right?”
“Oh, no way! I guess I got confused for a moment because I was driving.”
“I’m lying! But I’m sincere when I say I want to receive a live orchid as a gift.”
Unlike her friendly and playful tone, Hye-na’s expression was full of sincerity, and Kim Cheol-soo was not one to miss it.
“I know that taking care of orchids is quite difficult. Growing orchids in the current situation can be a bit daunting. But I will do my best to raise them. I hope that one day, I can see Hye-na happy when she receives a live orchid.”
Choi Hye-na nodded and leaned her face on his shoulder.
“thank you.”
Dreams are too wild
Mid-May.
“I bought another house this time.”
Jinsook Yoon said while peeling fruit late in the evening.
“Has the lease already gone out?”
“Yes. There were quite a few people looking.”
“It’s fast. I think I just bought a house. Same apartment?”
“No. The price went up, so I bought a 20 pyeong apartment nearby.”
“Are you going to rent again?”
“That’s right. When I calculated it, the more houses I had, the more profitable it was.”
Property tax in Korea is approximately 0.25% per year.
If you own an apartment worth 500 million won, the tax you pay per year is approximately 1.2 million won.
However, if you lease a 500 million won apartment for 300 million won and put the 300 million won in a bank, you could receive 6% interest per year, which is about 18 million won.
Of course, I had to pay interest on the loan, but compared to the rising house prices, it was a breeze.
It was a structure where the more houses one owned, the greater the benefit.
“How much did it go up?”
“It’s 100 million won higher than when we lived there.”
“For four months?”
“Yes. I think it will rise further.”
Kim Cheol-soo stabbed a melon with a toothpick, put it in his mouth, and nodded.
“When you make a lot of money later, what are you going to do with it?”
Yoon Jin-sook tilted her head at Kim Cheol-soo’s words.
“I didn’t think of anything in particular?”
“If apartment prices rise significantly, let’s sell them all and build villas.”
“Villa? Who buys that?”
“If apartment prices rise significantly, wouldn’t you buy a relatively cheap villa?”
“Is that so? Still, building buildings isn’t something everyone does.”
“Ask my uncle. He used to work there, right?”
I thought about my uncle who worked at a construction company in Seoul, took honorable retirement during the foreign exchange crisis, and moved to the countryside.
He was the only relative who took care of Cheolsu’s family, sending them food every quarter.
“It’s been 5 years. Is it okay?”
“I had to resign because the company was difficult at the time, but you’ve been there for over 20 years, right? I think you know quite a few people. The last time I went down there, you were working part-time at a gas station. I don’t think your uncle would like it, too.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. I can trust my uncle. He always took care of my family when we were in trouble. When we were struggling with debtors, he readily gave us severance pay. You know that, too, Mom, right? If it wasn’t for my uncle, our family would have had a really hard time.”
As Kim Cheol-soo came out actively, Yoon Jin-sook also nodded.
“They say it’s already difficult to find a decent job there. If my son says that, Mom, let’s talk about it.”
“Yes. Instead, let’s build a strong house and make a decent amount of money.”
Jinsook Yoon tilted her head.
“Why? I have to pull a lot while I can.”
“Are you going to finish building one or two villas?”
“huh?”
“If the product is good, people will come looking for it even if you don’t advertise it. I think it’s the same with a house. When you build a villa, don’t give it just any name, but brand it. How about starting a company that specializes in making villas? How about that?”
Yoon Jin-sook smiled at those words.
“Oh my. Since when did our Cheolsu become so ambitious? So, are you going to quit the company?”
Kim Cheol-soo shook his head, thinking of Hye-na.
“No? Why? I’m not a fool to give up a chance opportunity.”
Jin-Suk Yoon also agreed and thought of Hye-Na.
“Our Cheolsu is so handsome, good at singing, and good at work! I was so worried about when he would meet a girl, but it seems mom was worried for no reason.”
“Well then! How good are these mom’s sons!”
Finally, Cheolsu got up, put the remaining melon in his mouth, brushed his teeth, and came into the room.
“What’s wrong with you refusing to eat?”
Youngsu, who was sitting at the desk, said while patting his bloated stomach.
“I just ate two whole chickens.”
“Wow, look at the oil on your face. If you eat like that, won’t your stomach explode?”
“Of course! My stomach is made of steel.”
“You can’t sleep because you can’t digest it, right?”
At those words, Youngsu smiled brightly and nodded.
“Eat in moderation.”
“How can you resist something so delicious?”
Cheolsu chuckled and sat down at the desk next to him and turned on his laptop.
Stock prices began to plummet like crazy a few days ago, and they plummeted today as well.
Just a week ago, the total amount of stocks held was 480 million won, but it had fallen to below 400 million won.
After the announcement that China would implement austerity policies, the Korean stock market was literally shattered as if it had been hit by a bomb, but Kim Cheol-soo’s expression did not change much even after seeing the falling stock prices.
“Wow, is it blue today too?”
Youngsu snooped around and looked at Cheolsu’s laptop screen.
“But are you going to buy it again? It’s plummeting, right?”
“It’s my brother’s mom!”
“You lost 17 million won just today, right? But why are you buying it again?”
“Originally, you buy stocks and houses when the prices have fallen significantly.”
“Other people say the opposite?”
“So everyone loses money.”
“Really? Why is that?”
“It’s a psychological thing. If prices plummet like this, who will buy? You have to take risks that overcome that anxiety to make money. Of course, that’s not the case for everyone.”
“Oh, I see.”
Of course, this was possible because Kim Cheol-soo knew the approximate future.
I placed a pre-order on a stock that had fallen significantly among the stocks I had purchased and then got up from my seat.
Then Youngsu, who was lying down, held out his hand and asked for the laptop.
“why?”
“I’m going to do it too.”
“what?”
“I also follow my brother in stocks. Hehehe.”
Kim Cheol-soo looked at Yeong-su with a puzzled look.
“With what money?”
“With the allowance my brother gave me.”
“Did I give you that much pocket money?”
“The beginning may be humble, but the end will be great! I may start with little money, but one day I will surpass my brother.”
“How dare you! Your dreams are too big? Can you just follow your brother and make it work?”
“Because I’m still learning.”
“Well, since you’re smart, it might be possible. Just give it a try.”
Youngsu, who received the laptop from Kim Cheolsu, accessed the stock trading system using his own ID.
Youngsu’s trading account was also all blue, and when he looked closely, he saw that he was investing in the same items he was investing in.
Most of them lasted about 10 weeks, so the total amount did not exceed 300,000 won.
“What? You play the same sport as me, right?”
“I talked to my friends.”
Youngsu continued by canceling all reservations for sale.
“There is no one around me who makes money like my brother.”
“so?”
“To put it conversely, if you follow your brother, you will make money.”
“Brother, you say it’s because you come from a difficult family, but what are you going to do?”
“I’m going to go on a backpacking trip after graduating from high school! I’m going to earn the money for that trip with my own hands.”
“Man, wouldn’t you rather pay your tuition with that?”
“You promised me that you would do that! Instead, I will study hard when I go to university. I also promised my brother that I would become the best doctor in Korea. Please give me plenty of support.”
Cheolsu burst out laughing and patted the head of Yeongsu, who was laughing.
“Okay, man.”
Cheolsu stood up with a cheerful expression and moved towards where Nan was.
When I tried to give him water from the small cup next to him, Youngsu stopped me.
“Don’t give it to me, bro.”
“Why? I haven’t given it to you for a few days.”
“First, touch the area about 2cm below the flower pot stone with your hand!”
Cheolsu Kim put his hand in and felt under the stone.
“Is it wet?”
“Yeah. It’s a little wet?”
“It’s been raining continuously for the past few days, so the humidity is high. If you water the orchids too much, their roots will rot and die. If there’s no moisture when you touch them, water them.”
“Is that so?”
As Kim Cheol-su put down his water cup, Young-su sighed and shook his head.
“It must be really hard for you, too. There’s a lot of work to do even when you get home.”
“This is it. It’s nothing.”
Compared to the past, when life was more terrible.
“My sister will like it.”
“What are you talking about?”
“Because you’re not tired even when you come home.”
“You don’t even know that?”
“That’s right! During the Joseon Dynasty, when you were my age, you got married, started a family, had children, entered the palace, and worried about becoming a royal shrine!”
Kim Cheol-soo burst into laughter when he saw the serious expression on Young-su’s face, who had a well-grown black beard like a baby’s fluff.
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