Rookie Employee Kim Cheolsu Chapter 67

– I won. Even without Cheolsu, our store is strong.

– aha. So, you don’t have to have me anymore from now on?

– People! Why are you saying that! That’s not even possible…

Kim Cheol-soo’s ears hurt from the loud noise of Choi Hye-na, who was laughing and grumbling endlessly, so he slightly hung up the phone.

– …So it’s coming out this weekend?

To the last question, Kim Cheol-soo put the cell phone to his ear again and answered.

– ha ha ha. sure. An important goal is just around the corner.

– An important goal? What is it?

– Oh, there is something like that. So what is your wish?

– I’ll tell you when I come on Friday.

– Um, okay.

Kim Cheol-soo closed his cell phone, stretched, and looked around.

Today, everyone except Kim Cheol-su went on a business trip, so I was doing backup alone.

Team leader Ahn Jung-gyu had a meeting with PJ, a large domestic food company, and Deputy Director Pyo had a meeting with a hospital.

Lee Jun-hak went on a business trip to Singapore for a project, and Shin Kyeong-mi briefly went to England to preside over a meeting between the design company AMEX and Dongseok Construction.

– Knock knock knock.

Kim Cheol-soo turned his eyes to the sound of a knock on the partition.

Jang Yu-mi, smiling brightly, waved her hand.

“Ah! Yumi?”

“Assistant Manager Kim. If you’re not busy, would you like to have a cup of coffee?”

His voice sounded slightly hoarse, as if he had been talking a lot.

Kim Cheol-soo glanced over the work schedule he had to cover in his head and nodded, thinking he could make some time.

“Yumi is shooting?”

“Oh! Of course. Of course!”

Jang Yu-mi, who went up to Sky Park, put 200 won into the vending machine and got two cups of coffee.

Kim Cheol-soo said with a smile after receiving the coffee handed to him.

“Congratulations, you won the contract in China.”

“Ah, thank you. After hearing that story from Assistant Manager Kim, it seems like you did a really great job.”

“And you also won the Outstanding Newcomer Award, right?”

“Ah! Assistant Manager Kim, winner of the Excellent Employee Award, shouldn’t be like this. But no matter how I think about it, I think it was thanks to Assistant Manager Kim that we got the contract.”

“Me?”

Jang Yu-mi nodded to Kim Cheol-soo’s question.

“You taught me a lot every weekend, right? Sometimes I think Assistant Manager Kim knows more than our team leader.”

“Hahaha. That can’t be possible. And I don’t say things like that carelessly.”

“Of course I know. I’m saying this because I’m Assistant Manager Kim.”

Jang Yu-mi smiled brightly and nodded.

In the beginning, when she was caught by assistant manager Park Dong-jin, it was very difficult to see that kind of expression, but it seemed like she also had the constitution of an office worker.

So, he must have been at the company for over 10 years.

“Haha. How was China?”

“I don’t know about anything else, but the air was extremely bad. I still feel slightly hoarse.”

“The bronchial tubes are in bad shape! I need to be careful.”

“I guess so? How was your business trip to Ukraine?”

At those words, Kim Cheol-soo remembered the contents of the CD he had seen the night before and laughed, making a ‘kick’ sound, and Jang Yu-mi opened her big eyes even wider and looked at Kim Cheol-soo, wondering what was going on.

Inside the CD, which I thought was important material, was an adult video that appeared to have been shot by an amateur.

“It was a very… um, mysterious business trip.”

“I think something interesting happened?”

“In some ways, it’s funny, in other ways, it feels like a waste of money, and in other ways, it’s annoying. Yumi, if you work in the steel industry, you’re going to end up in Eastern Europe or Russia, right?”

“Yes.”

Kim Cheol-soo opened his mouth as he thought about Javiya, who had given him a lot of expectations and then ran away.

Beings whose actions always deviate from the expectations of ordinary people.

“If you see a gypsy, just avoid it.”

“Ah! A gypsy. Are you a pickpocket or something?”

“It wasn’t like that…”

It seemed like it would be an unforgettable episode.

Kim Cheol-soo immediately changed the topic, as if he didn’t want to bring up anything more about what happened in Ukraine.

“Did you see the email today?”

“yes?”

“Salary negotiation email.”

“Ah! I saw it.”

“Like I said, you organized your work reports weekly and monthly, right?”

Jang Yu-mi was very curious about what happened in Ukraine, but she held back and answered.

“Yes! Of course.”

“What are the sales contribution indicators?”

“I don’t have anything else to do this time except for the Chinese contract. But, I heard that the company unilaterally notifies salary negotiations. Is there a need to worry about this?”

“Of course. There are two contracts that office workers have to pay the most attention to. One is the employment contract and the other is the salary contract. The company tries to give us less money, but we can’t do that, right? We have to get paid for the amount of work we do. ”

Jang Yu-mi nodded her head loudly at Kim Cheol-soo’s words.

“For new employees like us, we are just learning the job, so we don’t have much in terms of performance. So, you can appeal by showing attendance, sincerity, or that you will improve your abilities by obtaining a certificate, but Nana Yumi has achieved performance that is worthy of attention in the company. Right?”

Jang Yu-mi answered while thinking about the $35 million iron ore contract she won.

“that’s right.”

“People who have nothing to say have nothing to say even if the company unilaterally tells them how much their salary will be reduced, but we have a lot to say, so we have to negotiate.”

There were usually three methods of salary negotiation at Hanyoung Trading Company.

First, the most common method is where the company unilaterally evaluates an individual’s achievements and notifies them of their annual salary.

Second, a method in which the company evaluates an individual’s achievements and then proposes and negotiates a salary.

Third, the evaluator objectively presents performance and requests the company to negotiate salary.

The lower you go, the more options you can get.

Of course, it needs to be backed up by some performance.

Except for the top 10% of excellent employees, the first method is mostly used.

Jang Yu-mi nodded and asked.

“So what should we do now?”

“I need to use the weekly and monthly personal work reports and sales contribution performance tables that I have prepared.”

“Aha. That’s why I asked you to make it.”

“Of course. It will come in handy every year.”

“Until now, the only person who told me that was Assistant Manager Kim. How on earth did you know?”

Kim Cheol-soo poured the remaining coffee into his mouth and opened his mouth.

“When I come out on the weekends, I look for things like this. It’s not just work. And isn’t talking about salary negotiation a taboo? I’m doing it because Yumi is a trustworthy motivator.”

Jang Yu-mi also smiled at those words and drank the rest of her coffee in one gulp.

Kim Cheol-soo’s habit of drinking coffee and then getting to work.

‘But why is the expression ‘motivation’ so sad?’

Jang Yu-mi recalled the image of Kim Cheol-soo talking on the phone with someone with a happy expression earlier, then shook her head slightly and changed the topic.

“Ah! That’s right! Did you see the post in the company lobby?”

“Ah, corporate image CF?”

“Yes. They are looking for people to apply there. How about you apply, Assistant Manager Kim?”

Among the project organizing plans, there was also a plan to brand the apartments.

So, it was a corporate image CF that came out of the judgment that there was a need to instill the company’s image to the public.

However, since no large budget was allocated, it seemed like the company was planning to solve the problem with whatever resources it had.

Of course, just like in the past, Jang Yu-mi will probably be winged in this image CF.

“Yumi, did you apply?”

“Yes! I wanted to do something like that.”

“It will be fine.”

“What about Assistant Manager Kim?”

“I don’t have any thoughts yet.”

“I think it would be great if the background music sung by Assistant Manager Kim was included in the commercial!”

At those words, Kim Cheol-soo shook his head and said.

“Hahaha. No way.”

Then I got up and looked at the clock.

“You’ve been out too long. Let’s go down now.”

It’s a special task order.

An email arrived from Kennedy at the Kenya agency.

It was new news about mining development in Kenya.

After reading carefully and checking the time, Kim Cheol-soo immediately contacted Kennedy.

– Hello. This is Kennedy, an agency located in Nairobi, Kenya, of Hanyoung General Trading Company.

It was Kennedy who always answered the phone with the same message.

Do you at least use a tape recorder?

– I’m Kim.

– Oh! My precious friend! Did you see the email?

– of course. I contacted you right away after seeing the email. The symbol moved?

– huh. Since the chairman visited there, I have been meeting with capitalists and people in key positions in the government. Yesterday, I met with Uhuru Kenyatta, who is serving as a member of the House of Representatives, and I think the topic of mine development came up, and it looks like it will probably begin in earnest. And January 29th is Bohoho’s birthday. Because he told me to give him a word.

– huh. I know.

– Bohoho himself does not seem to be very interested in the mine development project itself, but his older brother Uhuru is very interested.

– Since I’m a politician, I guess I need some useful achievements.

– You got it, buddy! Kwale region is also an area where there are almost no votes for Uhuru. You would think this would be a good opportunity for a politician who makes a living off of popularity.

– Ho-oh. Do you even know that? Isn’t it great?

– Hehehe. That kind of praise is so nice. After learning computers, it was a completely new world. I never knew I could get so much information just by sitting in a chair.

A person who continuously upgrades himself using the tools given to him.

He was also a good person.

Although Uhuru did not spend the money directly, this project had potential if the wealthy raised capital and Uhuru persuaded the government to grant a mine development permit.

If infrastructure investment and development are added along with mining development, jobs in the area will not only increase, but it will also naturally lead to regional development, so for Uhuru, it was the perfect item to gain popularity among local people.

– Good.

– But there is also bad news.

– what?

– I heard the story coming out, that Kenya’s financial situation is so bad that it’s difficult to get proper business funds.

This was also predicted to some extent.

– You have to take care of that here. Thanks for the news. If there are any updates, please keep me informed by email.

– Of course, buddy. really! You didn’t forget my request?

When Kennedy spoke with a smile, Kim Chul-soo also smiled and answered.

– of course. There is no way to forget a father’s love for his son.

– ha ha ha! After all, you are a great friend.

– Kennedy.

– huh?

– Let me ask you one more thing.

– Just say it, buddy.

– Do some research on Uhuru Kenyatta.

– Is this like a background investigation?

– No, not like that. Because here we know almost nothing about Uhuru Kenyatta. Things like what he likes, how he gets things done, what remarks he made, and what he did during the presidential election to attract people’s attention.

– okay! If it’s not a background investigation, there’s no burden. Are you planning on meeting Uhuru Kenyatta?

– I guess so?

– I will investigate in as much detail as possible.

– okay. thank you.

Kim Cheol-soo hung up the contact, took out the business plan lying dormant in his desk drawer, and carefully reviewed it.

After checking again based on the data sent by Kennedy, Kim Cheol-soo confirmed the iron ore price.

Over the past three months, prices have been showing a gradual decline.

‘Not bad.’

Since we plan to receive iron ore for construction costs, the cheaper the iron ore, the larger the amount we can receive.

Kim Cheol-soo, who captured and printed the email sent by Kennedy and the iron ore price screen, got up and approached Ahn Jung-gyu.

An Jeong-gyu, who was already operating his antenna, opened his mouth as soon as Kim Cheol-soo arrived.

“Is this a Kenya thing?”

“Yes, team leader. I think we need to move now.”

“Who are the competitors?”

“I guess I’ll have to go and find out.”

At those words, Ahn Jeong-gyu nodded and carefully examined the materials Kim Cheol-soo handed him.

“Is there any change about receiving payment for construction in iron ore?”

“Yes. That’s right. The price of iron ore has fallen recently, so it would be good to receive iron ore.”

“I need to connect with Sales Team 2.”

“yes.”

“I’ll talk to the sales team leader 2. Oh, it was January 29th, right? Kenyatta’s birthday?”

“Yes, team leader.”

Ahn Jeong-gyu was thinking about something, looked at Kim Cheol-soo with gloomy eyes, and then opened his mouth.

“You’re not homosexual or anything, are you?”

“yes?”

“No, you don’t understand, right? What do those black bastards like about Assistant Manager Kim, calling him on his birthday?”

Kim Cheol-soo kept the details of how he formed a personal relationship with wealthy man Kenyatta a trade secret.

Ahn Jeong-gyu wanted to unpack it.

‘But what is homosexuality anyway?’

Kim Cheol-soo quickly opened his mouth, fearing that if he proceeded awkwardly, something strange might come out.

“Boohoho Kenyatta likes my song.”

“sing?”

Ahn Jeong-gyu thought of Kim Cheol-soo singing a congratulatory song at Deputy Director Pyo Il-soo’s wedding.

‘You made a personal connection through a song? Just because it’s a practical music department doesn’t mean it’s completely useless. No, it’s quite useful.’

“Okay. When you come back from Kenya, be sure to get tested for AIDS.”

“manager!”

“What about me? Of course I have to get it when I return from a business trip.”

“Isn’t it a bit strange if you say that right away?”

“Eheh? Are you trying to climb up just because you’ve become assistant manager?”

“Ahaha. Sorry, team leader. Anyway, I’m not your type.”

“okay?”

Ahn Jeong-gyu secretly looked at Kim Cheol-soo and asked.

“Are you dating these days? I smell something.”

“……”

“But it smells like men’s perfume.”

“Ah, really, team leader!!! I wear men’s perfume because I’m a man!”

**

“Is that so?”

Youngjun Choi said, lightly twirling the empty teacup on his index finger.

“Yes, Managing Director. After completing detailed work coordination with Sales Team 2, Assistant Manager Kim Cheol-soo will move to Kenya at the end of January.”

“You’ll have to do well.”

“Assistant Manager Kim, you will do well. Don’t worry too much.”

As soon as Ahn Jeong-gyu finished talking with Kim Cheol-soo, he immediately ran to Choi Young-jun.

Although the project itself was created by Kim Cheol-soo, it was Choi Young-jun who was in charge of overseeing and promoting this high-risk project, and if it failed, Choi Young-jun might have to leave Hanyoung General Trading.

Ahn Jeong-gyu looked at Choi Young-jun with a worried expression.

“I don’t know if President Yoo’s side will stay still.”

Choi Youngjun smiled and shook his head at those words.

“I’m not that ungentlemanly. I’m not the kind of person who would ruin a project just to cut myself off, so don’t worry.”

“All right.”

“Is there anything I can help you with?”

“You’ve laid out enough boards, the rest is up to the salesperson.”

While they were talking for a while, the secretary knocked on Choi Young-jun’s door.

“Managing Director. The Vice President has come to visit.”

“Ask them to come in.”

“yes.”

Choi Young-jun and Ahn Jung-gyu stood up when they heard the word vice president, and Shin Byeong-hun came in.

“There was also a team leader?”

“Yes, Vice President.”

As Ahn Jeong-gyu lowered his head and spoke, Shin Byeong-hun looked at Choi Young-jun and said.

“If we were talking about something important, I’ll come back later.”

At those words, Youngjun Choi shook his head and said.

“Please sit down. I will make you a cup of your favorite tea. We were talking about business in Kenya.”

At those words, Shin Byeong-hun nodded while sitting on the sofa.

“Ah! That’s important business. Director Choi’s fate is at stake?”

“Yes, that’s right, Vice President.”

“The person in charge…?”

Ahn Jeong-gyu quickly answered.

“Assistant Manager Kim Cheol-soo will be in charge.”

“Ah! That friend! How are you so confident this time?”

“Do you have confidence or not? You have to do it no matter what, Vice President.”

Shin Byeong-hun laughed at Ahn Jeong-gyu’s words.

“Haha. Sometimes. It seems that office politics can have a positive effect. It’s been a long time since I heard that you have to do it no matter what. Well, thanks to you two, I also heard good things from the Chairman, so I feel good.”

“Ah! It’s about the development of Nigeria.”

“Yes. There will be a reorganization at the end of February, but we have achieved results even before we start. It would be great if we win a contract in this case as well. How is the case with Manager Lee Jun-hak going?”

“I’m currently in Singapore on a business trip. He’s a good worker, so he’ll bring good news.”

“Everyone is working hard on a new task they were not in charge of. It’s great to see. How are Deputy Pyo’s legs?”

At those words, Ahn Jeong-gyu glanced at Shin Byeong-hun.

It’s a difficult position to take care of employees’ personal affairs, but the antenna seemed to be working quite well.

“They say the cast will be removed in two weeks.”

“An accident on our honeymoon. It’s something worth remembering.”

Shin Byeong-hun took a sip of the oolong tea his secretary brought, and Choi Young-jun opened his mouth.

“What brings you here?”

“I came here because I was wondering if there were any good resources.”

“What about resources?”

“It was about the corporate image CF issue. I came here because I was wondering if there was a good person who had been with the company longer than me.”

“I heard that the number of employees who applied was quite high.”

“Yes, but there was no one to sing for me.”

“Can’t we use singers?”

At those words, Shin Byeong-hun nodded and said.

“That’s okay, but it’s because I want to film a commercial with only our employees. That way, it might look more believable and have more meaning.”

“From what you said, it seems like the main characters in the commercial have already been decided.”

“Hmm, that’s right. The male lead is Park Joon-hyung, who has the best character in Korean and English.”

At those words, Choi Young-jun and Ahn Jeong-gyu’s faces darkened slightly.

“He said that among the new employees, Jang Yu-mi would be the best female protagonist.”

Shin Byeong-Hoon chuckled as he looked at the two people who looked like they had chewed shit on their faces.

“This was the director’s choice, not mine.”

Ahn Jeong-gyu spoke in a slightly distressed voice.

“Employee Jang Yu-mi is a new employee in Sales Team 2, but isn’t there a big age difference with Managing Director Park Jun-hyung? Vice President.”

“Well, the director will take care of it. Unless there are other applicants.”

Choi Young-jun made a ‘hmm’ sound and recalled Kim Cheol-soo singing at the Blue House run by Choi Hye-na.

At work, he looked like an ordinary office worker who was more upright than anyone else, but on stage he was a completely different person.

Ahn Jeong-gyu couldn’t hold back his jealousy when he heard that Park Jun-hyung was appearing as the main character in the company’s image commercial.

‘Which employee in the company has a good personality?’

Then Kim Cheol-soo came to mind.

I sang quite well at Deputy Director Pyo’s wedding.

“Assistant Manager Kim Cheol-soo sings a bit. Vice President.”

Ahn Jeong-gyu opened his mouth first, and Choi Young-jun nodded.

Shin Byeong-hun looked at the two people and said with wide eyes.

“Oh? Really? Assistant manager Kim Cheol-soo is not only good at his job, but he’s also good at singing?”

Ahn Jeong-gyu quickly added a hint.

“He also has a handsome face, so I think he would go well with Jang Yu-mi as the male lead.”

“Oh? Really? Hahaha. What a great friend!”

‘Team Leader Ahn probably doesn’t want to see Director Park doing well.’

Shin Byeong-hun nodded and said.

“I see. It would be great if Assistant Manager Kim Cheol-soo would support it himself.”

Shin Byeong-hoon, who had been chatting for a while about CF, took a sip of oolong tea and looked at Choi Young-jun and opened his mouth.

“I have something to talk with Director Choi for a moment.”

At those words, Ahn Jeong-gyu quickly stood up and bowed his head.

“Then I’ll just leave for work.”

“Okay. Let’s talk about it later.”

At Choi Young-jun’s words, Ahn Jeong-gyu quietly closed the door and left the office.

As Ahn Jung-gyu left, Shin Byeong-hun looked at Choi Young-jun and opened his mouth.

“There was a live cafe near my company, and the owner looked very familiar.”

“ah…”

“I took care of her for a while when I was young. She was Choi Hye-na, right? I remembered that the executive director took care of her the most among the siblings, so I asked her.”

“Yes, that’s right, Vice President. But I want you to keep the matter about my younger brother a secret.”

“Hahaha. I understand. I came to ask you just in case.”

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