Dad was a Genius - Chapter 3
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My Dad Was a Genius Episode 003
“You said that. Taesan Cheonan is the worst team. They don’t even pee in that direction. You were the one who left the team while yelling that.”
The article said that Chairman Cha was so angry that he fired his youngest son.
As expected, this guy didn’t want to do it so he went out on his own.
“But now what? A director? You, whose only experience is coaching elementary school kids?”
“There was an adult team too… … .”
“Yeah, I did. But you went out there five times in a month to coach?”
I had nothing to say.
The original owner of this body is just pathetic.
“What kind of guy is that? He’s not even an amateur, but he’s leading a professional team? Even a dog passing by would laugh.”
I know that too.
If I become a real director, the whole world will laugh at me.
But I definitely have to become the director there.
And as if by fate, heaven sent me to this body.
He has experience as a soccer player, has briefly coached elementary school and adult teams, and is the youngest son of Chairman Cha, which gives him a great background.
It was enough to become the manager of the Cheonan team that was disappearing into history and that no one wanted to come to.
“If you make me the interim manager, I will work really hard. And if you feel that I am not capable enough, you can kick me out at any time.”
In fact, the disbandment of the Cheonan team was partly due to Chairman Cha’s intentions, but there were also external reasons.
Taesan Cheonan, the graveyard of careers that no manager or player wants to come to.
Is it worth running a team that no one wants to join?
For that reason, Taesan Group tried to disband the team.
“… … .”
Chairman Cha looked at me silently for a while.
As the silence continued, the tension grew.
“Anyone with a brain would know that this is nonsense.”
“… … .”
“Why are you suddenly doing this? Why is a guy who never even mentioned the Cheonan team doing this? Since your father is the president, do you want to play around with a pro team behind that backdrop?”
I understand completely.
In Chairman Cha’s eyes, his youngest son, who is still young, will appear to be acting capriciously and trying to become a director using his father’s money.
“I definitely didn’t take it that lightly.”
“then?”
“I thought it was too good to give up like this. My father’s dream.”
“……what?”
Chairman Cha looked quite surprised.
“You are more serious about sports than anyone else. You desire the team’s victory more than anyone else.”
Companies that invest in sports teams sometimes do so because the owners of the companies are fans of sports, but usually it is for promotional purposes.
It has already been proven that if you develop a sports team well, it will be of great help to the company.
But Chairman Cha did not simply create the Cheonan team for the company.
He truly loves soccer and wants his team to become the best in South Korea.
So at one time, I poured a lot of money into it. Of course, money doesn’t always produce positive results.
“I will bring you the victory you desire. I will make it so that you can brag about the Taesan Cheonan team wherever you go.”
I want to become the coach of the Cheonan team with the power of Chairman Cha.
And Chairman Cha will get a sweet victory.
“Let me ask you just one thing.”
Chairman Cha looked at me with a menacing gaze and asked.
“I don’t think that will happen, but let’s say you really do become the coach of the Cheonan team. What are your goals? What do you want to do?”
I answered without hesitation.
“Champion.”
Chairman Cha laughed in vain at those words.
“That crazy guy.”
Even I thought it was crazy.
The last place team wins the league next season.
It was a ridiculous story.
“It was a bit of a joke, but it was funny. Now, get out of here.”
As if he had nothing more to say, Chairman Cha put his glasses back on and picked up his book.
“… … .”
I had no choice but to bow and leave the study.
I finally got the courage to give it a try, but it didn’t work out.
So what should we do now?
* * *
widely-.
After hearing the study door close, Chairman Cha glanced toward the door.
The youngest one went out.
Only after checking it was he able to put the book down.
“after-.”
Chairman Cha let out a trembling breath.
“Why is he acting like that all of a sudden?”
I wonder what happened to that youngest.
For two weeks, Chairman Cha had actually been keeping an eye on the youngest.
And he kept his word that day in the dining room.
He never touches alcohol, stays at home in self-isolation, and exercises every single day without fail.
I focused on taking care of my body by eating healthy food three times a day, and the most shocking thing was that I started reading, which I had never done before.
“I heard you bought a ton of soccer books… … .”
I asked my secretary about buying dozens of books, and found out that they were all related to soccer.
I wondered what kind of wind was blowing and making it like that, but at first I just ignored it.
That’s because I’ve seen so many people give up after less than three days anyway.
But even after two weeks, the guy didn’t give up.
Rather, he had been exercising more, had lost some weight, and looked healthier than before.
Not only that, but his usual way of speaking and behavior changed so much that I even began to suspect that he had really become a different person.
“Are you really trying to be mature?”
Well, he’s almost thirty now, it’s time for him to grow up.
But even so, he’s a director!
I thought it was strange that he was suddenly buying soccer books like crazy, but I never thought he would make such an arrogant claim about becoming an acting manager for a professional team.
Of course, a normal person would yell at him and chase him away, telling him to stop talking nonsense.
however-.
‘Win.’
The look in his eyes when he dared to say the word victory.
Those eyes kept etching themselves into his mind. And when he saw them, Chairman Cha felt a shiver run through his whole body.
A look of determination that I had never seen before in the youngest.
And then he said this:
‘Father’s dream.’
Chairman Cha’s fervent wish was to see the Cheonan team win at least once before he died.
But who would have thought that the youngest would say he would make it happen?
“There are things to see if you live long enough.”
It seemed to have added fuel to Chairman Cha’s passion for soccer, which had now cooled down and been abandoned.
“Tsk. What a ridiculous thought.”
Chairman Cha muttered and picked up the book.
But no matter how hard I tried to concentrate, I couldn’t see the words in the book.
* * *
“Yes. I know that very well, Mayor. I also don’t want the team to disband like this. However, internal and external circumstances are complicated, so there’s nothing we can do about it now… .”
After hanging up the phone, Director Kim Tae-hwan let out a long sigh.
“Who is calling and why are you sighing like that, Captain?”
“Cheonan Mayor.”
“ah…….”
No one asked why the mayor of Cheonan called the chief.
Because everyone knows why.
Taesan Cheonan is virtually in the process of being dismantled.
Even though they were a perennial last place team, there were local fans who cheered for Taesan Cheonan, and the sudden disbandment of the team could not help but have a negative impact on the mayor who was seeking re-election in the next election.
So it seems like they’re trying to somehow prevent the team from disbanding, but what power would the team leader who answers the phone have?
All decision-making authority lies with the club owner, Taesan Group Chairman Cha Cheol-ho.
“Shouldn’t we start packing now?”
“Ugh. That’s right.”
The employees had already been off work for a long time.
This was because the team’s disbandment, which had been rumored at first, became a fact, and there was nothing more to do.
“……hmm?”
Director Kim, who was about to go out for a smoke to escape his thoughts, was startled by the ringing of his cell phone.
After checking several times to see if this was real or if he was seeing things wrong, he naturally lowered his body politely.
“Oh, yes. Yes, Chairman.”
The person who called him was none other than Chairman Cha Cheol-ho.
When the employees heard the word “Chairman,” they all stopped what they were doing and listened.
[Director Kim. Did you submit the dissolution documents to the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation?]
“No, not yet. The Taesan Group told me to let them know once they make a final decision… .”
[Hmm-. I see.]
Manager Kim swallowed dry saliva.
Although I had saved the number of the club owner and chairman, this was my first time calling him.
[Please put that document on hold for now.]
“Huh? That means… … .”
[1 year… … . Let’s just wait for exactly one more year.]
Director Kim Tae-hwan almost lost his breath.
However, I did not dare to commit the rude act of cheering loudly while on the phone with Chairman Cha Cheol-ho.
“Thank you, Mr. Chairman!”
[This time, please do well. Manager Kim doesn’t want to end his career here, right?]
At those words, Director Kim Tae-hwan nodded repeatedly.
When the Cheonan team was disbanded, Manager Kim had nowhere to go.
That’s why this last year given to him was the best opportunity for him.
“Yes. I will work hard.”
[Working hard isn’t enough. You have to do well. Do you understand what I mean?]
“Yes, I will do my best, Chairman. This time it will be different.”
[I think I heard the same thing last year… … Anyway, I’ll contact the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation separately. And I’m thinking of recommending a manager.]
The director?
He is also a director appointed directly by Chairman Cha.
I don’t know if that person will come to Cheonan, which is called the graveyard of careers, but now is not the time to think about that.
“Oh, yes, yes. Please tell us. We will do whatever it takes to bring the director you have nominated.”
[that is…….]
Director Kim Tae-hwan couldn’t help but doubt his ears when he heard Chairman Cha’s next words.
“Who, who are you going to appoint as director?”
* * *
One thing I’ve noticed after living in this house for almost a month is that the family here gets along very well.
It’s understandable that they would fight with each other over company stocks or management issues, but I’ve never once seen them raise their voices and fight among themselves.
The eldest son, Cha Jae-cheol, is always serious about everything, but is also a bit silly.
The second son, Cha Seong-ho, is cheerful and has a sense of humor.
The third child, Cha In-hye, has a raspy voice but a cheerful personality.
And sometimes, when things seem to be going wrong, there’s even a mother who helps to balance things out.
Of course, this could just be a facade, and I don’t know how things would be different once they started competing for shares in the company.
But for now, they looked like a model of a harmonious family.
however,
Dalgrak-.
Today, dinner continued in a heavy atmosphere.
He, who usually always had a word to say, strangely kept his mouth shut, and other people were also watching him closely.
The brothers, not knowing what was going on, were asking each other with their mouths what was going on with their father.
At that moment, the eldest brother, Jae-cheol Cha, opened his mouth and gestured for me to leave everything to him.
“Ahem. Father.”
Chairman Cha, who had been eating his meal with his head down, looked up at the cheerful voice of Jae-cheol Cha.
“The wild vegetable bibimbap was really delicious today. If it had been the dead vegetable bibimbap, it would have been a disaster. Haha!”
“… … .”
oh my god.
The already cold atmosphere ended up freezing solid.
The third older sister, Cha In-hye, glared at her eldest brother with a sour expression, and her second older brother shut his eyes tightly.
But that was exactly when it happened.
“Pfft.”
Chairman Cha, who had been serving the country solemnly, burst into laughter.
He tried to look indifferent, as if he was surprised himself.
But it was already too late.
“Look at this! My father is laughing! All of our employees are laughing too?!”
“Oppa. That’s because they’re employees! And Dad, do you think that’s funny? How can you laugh at that?”
“Who, who said that he laughed?”
“Hey, Dad. The corners of your mouth still seem to be twitching.”
“Be quiet!”
The bleak atmosphere disappeared, and Chairman Cha looked at me and said.
“Seongeun-i. After you finish eating, come up to the study.”
Then, the second oldest brother, Cha Seong-ho, glanced at him and asked.
“Youngest. Did you buy something again?”
“no.”
“Then why are you suddenly in the study… … .”
Chairman Cha responded to those words.
“Attorney Kim will come later with the contract. You have to sign it.”
“A contract? Does the youngest have something to sign?”
My eyes lit up at the word contract.
no way……!
“Yeah. Even if it’s a team that’s on the verge of collapse, what good is it if they don’t sign a contract with the manager?”