Genius Manager Who Hears Voices - Chapter 11



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Episode 11

After dropping Yoo Joo-yeon off at her house, Hee-sung parked his car in front of her house and took a taxi.

I have to come again tomorrow anyway, and of course I’ll have a few drinks when I meet people.

I decided that it would be more economical in many ways to just take a taxi rather than calling a taxi and going back and forth to my house.

It wasn’t that far from Yoo Joo-yeon’s house to Gangnam, where Line Planning was located, so I arrived at the meeting place after running for about 15 minutes.

The place for today’s company dinner that Yang Won-ho recommended is a lamb skewer specialty restaurant.

It was a place where we would come to have a company dinner at least once a month since I was at Line Planning.

“Hee-sung! Over here, over here!”

As I entered the somewhat noisy store during peak business hours, Manager Kim Seok-hwan was the first to wave his hand from afar.

Then, other happy faces also saw Heeseong and waved their hands and smiled brightly.

“Hey, Heesung. How long has it been! It feels so strange to see you again after seeing you every day for two years? Has it been almost a month?”

“Yes, I think it’s about that much. How have you been?”

“Oh, then. Working overtime every day and working on a plan every weekend. I’ve never had a work-life balance like this! My happiness index is gushing, gushing.”

“Haha, you’re still the same. But how did you all get off work early today? It seems like it’s not even time to leave work yet.”

Companies located in Gangnam often have late start times due to traffic conditions.

So Line Planning also has a rule of starting work at 10 and leaving at 7, but when things are really busy, it’s often difficult to stick to that.

Because when I prepare a plan and review the bids that come in, I work overtime like it’s nothing.

It’s not even 7 o’clock yet, so normally I should still be in the office.

Im Eun-ha answered Hee-sung’s question with a smile.

“Today is the day of the filming for the soju commercial that I couldn’t do back then. It was postponed because of Kang Se-ra’s accident. We all went there today, and since filming ended early, I invited Hee-sung to a company dinner! We were originally supposed to have a farewell party for Hee-sung that day.”

“Oh right, that’s right.”

“I was worried that Heesung would say no since we contacted you so suddenly, but I’m so happy to see you like this, Heesung. I felt the void you left behind was so big!”

Yang Won-ho looked at Kim Seok-hwan and snickered at Im Eun-ha’s story.

“The person who felt the empty spot the most was Manager Kim over there. Most of the work that Hee-sung used to do was passed on to Manager Kim. Hehe, look at those dark circles under his eyes. He looks like a zombie.”

Heeseong also smiled and turned his gaze towards Seok-hwan Kim.

But for some reason, Kim Seok-hwan was staring at Hee-seong with a rather strange expression on his face.

To be exact, it was a look of shock on his face with his mouth half open, looking up and down.

Heeseong asked why.

“Sir, what’s wrong? Did you get something on my clothes… .”

“No… … That’s not it. Heesung, the clothes you’re wearing right now, the shoes, and even the watch are all yours? Where did you get them?”

As Kim Seok-hwan spoke, Yang Won-ho and Im Eun-ha’s gaze also turned to Hee-seong’s clothes.

However, the two people tilted their heads and asked, as if they didn’t notice anything particularly strange.

“Why, sir? Is it because I look pretty? Sir, you’re usually only interested in luxury items.”

“Really? You say it’s all about investing and all that, but you always seem to collect things even though you don’t have a salary. Why are you interested in other people’s clothes?”

Kim Seok-hwan sighed as if he was frustrated at the reactions of the two people who seemed to know nothing.

“That’s right. The clothes and shoes that Hee-sung is wearing right now are all luxury brands. Even the shoes are hard to find in Korea. Hey, Hee-sung. Where did you get these? They’re not fakes, are they?”

“These are all luxury items… …? All the clothes and shoes?”

Only when they heard that it was a luxury item did Yang Won-ho and Im Eun-ha look at Hee-sung’s clothes with surprised eyes.

Somehow, I had the feeling that it was quite fancy since I came in earlier.

I just thought it was a different outfit than when I went to work.

But these are all luxury items. Even the clothes I’m wearing and my shoes.

“Tell me quickly, Heesung! If all of this isn’t fake, then it’s at least a fashion item worth over 10 million won. Is it real? What the heck? I’ve been staring at it for a while now, but no matter how I look at it, it doesn’t look like a fake, so that’s why I’m saying that.”

Heesung also knew that Seok-Hwan Kim was always interested in luxury goods.

That’s probably why it seems that you can tell the difference between genuine and fake products at a glance.

Heeseong, who was briefly wondering how to explain this, soon explained to the group what had happened one by one.

“Wow, daebak… … Hee-sung started working as a manager? And it was at Kang Se-ra’s recommendation?”

“No, then, all the articles about Yoo Joo-yeon that came out this time were all Hee-sung’s work? All the articles that came out exposing the CEO of Licore Entertainment?”

The group had been exchanging greetings in the group chatroom since quitting their jobs, but had no idea that Heeseong had started working as a manager.

I thought it would be rude to ask if he had started a new job or what he was doing now, so I didn’t even bring it up.

Today, we had already agreed in advance not to ask any questions until Heesung spoke first.

But not only did he choose the completely unexpected job of manager, but Hee-sung was also the starting point of the incident that is still shaking up the entertainment world.

Everyone couldn’t hide their surprise at the unexpected fact. However, there was one person who was particularly interested in something different.

“Wow, then Heesung-ssi. If all of these were given to me by Yoo Joo-yeon, then they must really all be real luxury items? And how many more are there in the car besides these? Wow… … I’m jealous, I’m jealous. What Heesung-ssi received in one day is much more expensive and valuable than what I collected for years… … .”

Unlike the other two, Hee-sung revealed his honest feelings when Kim Seok-hwan showed more interest in the luxury goods that Hee-sung received.

“As you all know, I’ve been changing jobs all this time. It’s only been a few days, but I feel like this job is surprisingly suitable for me. So I’m going to give it a try and do my best as much as I can.”

“Yes! You thought well, Heesung. It might be hard at first, but if you keep going, there will definitely come a day when you shine. That’s because you’ll be able to use the connections and experience you’ve accumulated to start your own company.”

“That’s right. Everyone who is currently sitting in the position of CEO of a planning company started out like that. I don’t know when that will be, but there will definitely come a day when Heeseong will sit in that position.”

As they were colleagues who had been watching Heesung closely for the past two years, they were more sincere in their support of Heesung than anyone else.

These were not just words of encouragement, but I believed that with the sincerity and work ability that Heesung had shown so far, he would be able to accomplish anything.

“But the beginning is a bit unusual. Usually, people who work as managers enter the entertainment industry and start from the road, but Hee-sung didn’t go that route. Why, is it impossible for Kang Se-ra to get you into the company right away? It shouldn’t be that difficult for someone like Kang Se-ra?”

Heeseong nodded his head slightly in response to Yang Wonho’s question.

“No. I heard that there is a way to start like this, so I said I wanted to try it. But once I started, I might not be good at it, and it might not be suitable for me. I heard that there was a job that I could do that would only require me to drive.”

“Wow, so that was Yoo Joo-yeon? And that’s what happened from day one?”

“Oh, it seems like extraordinary things are happening to Heesung quite often. Starting with Kang Se-ra, and even on his first day as a manager, something like that happened. Should I take this positively or not?”

“Of course you should accept it positively! After all, this is a chance for Heesung to show his abilities. A man who turns crises into opportunities. Isn’t the title so cool?”

As always, Im Eun-ha was on Hee-sung’s side. Hee-sung smiled slightly as he watched Im Eun-ha like that.

At that moment, Yang Won-ho suddenly asked Hee-seong as if something had occurred to him.

“Wait a minute, so what happens next? Manager Yoo Joo-yeon said she’ll only be here for a week. After that, you’ll be out of work again. Do you have any plans for the future, Hee-sung?”

Heeseong also opened his mouth slowly because it was the part he had been most worried about.

“I’m thinking about it. I know that it suits my aptitude, so I have to learn it one by one, but what would be a good way to do it? I’m also thinking about submitting my resume to each entertainment agency.”

Yang Won-ho and Im Eun-ha nodded their heads in agreement, saying that it was the most orthodox method.

However, Kim Seok-hwan seemed to have a different opinion.

“Think about it carefully, Heesung. If you join the company, you’ll be able to learn things like the system, but it’ll probably be incredibly difficult. You’ll get a low salary, and you won’t just be in charge of one celebrity, you’ll have to take on a variety of people. There will come a time when you wonder what I’m doing.”

Kim Seok-hwan looked much more serious than when he was talking about luxury goods earlier.

“Anyway, if you go around the field, you’ll get used to it quickly. There’s not much difference between what a road worker or team leader does. If Heeseong can get work like this, I don’t think it’s a bad idea to keep going this way. You save time and earn money.”

Yang Won-ho held out a well-cooked lamb skewer to Kim Seok-hwan as if asking why he was saying the right thing.

“What’s up with Manager Kim? He gives you all sorts of good advice. The sun will rise in the west tomorrow.”

“That’s realistic advice. Isn’t the advantage of being a freelancer high risk, high return? It’s unstable, but if you just get one thing right, it’s a smooth ride. Just like Heeseong did this time.”

With those words, Kim Seok-hwan swallowed hard as he looked at the watch worth millions of won shining on Hee-sung’s left wrist.

“Ugh. I should quit my job and do some manager work… … Even while we’re talking, my eyes keep going to Heesung’s wrist. Even if I save up for half a year with my salary, I can barely afford to live.”

“Oh my. Arthur, Arthur, Manager Kim. Do you think that such an opportunity comes to just anyone? Everyone has their own path. So stop caring about those damned luxury goods!”

The team members were happier than anyone else to hear such good news about Heesung’s current situation, which they had been curious about anyway.

When the lamb skewers and kua ba rou we ordered in addition to the beer and glasses arrived, everyone started filling their own glasses.

“Okay, today is the day I’m throwing the treats to celebrate Heesung’s new start, so let’s eat and enjoy ourselves to our heart’s content! Until the day we all succeed in our respective positions, let’s go, let’s go!”

“Come on, come on!”

They all emptied their soju and beer in one go, along with a toast.

Since long ago, it has been a set rule for them to always have their first drink as a shot of soju.

Since I’m always working overtime, I can’t drink until late at night, so I’m careful to drink quickly and get drunk quickly.

Since it was the first time in a long time that he had met his teammates since he left the company, Heeseong also felt at ease for the first time in a while.

“Oh, by the way, have you all heard that rumor? There was a strange rumor going around at the commercial filming set today.”

As they were about to empty their glasses, Im Eun-ha, holding a glass of water, suddenly asked the group as if something had occurred to her.

At the same time, the gaze of the group, including Heeseong, turned towards her.

Genius Manager Who Hears Voices