The Bottom of a Large Company Does a Good Job - Chapter 263



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Episode 263. Chaos (3)

The leader of the IR team stared blankly at the young man in front of him.

About 30 minutes.

The young man calmly shared his experiences.

As if nothing happened.

He just gave a quiet explanation as if it was something that was obvious.

The team leader couldn’t say a word the whole time he was listening.

All I did was nod my head or make an ‘um’ sound.

On the outside, the team leader seemed to be listening calmly, but on the inside, he had already fainted several times.

‘Are you crazy? What was the boss thinking when he approved this plan?’

The team leader barely managed to resist the urge to get up and leave right away.

I couldn’t show myself flustered, so I had to listen carefully to everything the young man said.

I don’t intend to ask you to explain it two or three times.

I had to understand it all at once.

But, just listening to the young man’s story and taking it to heart was limiting.

My head was spinning the whole time I was listening to it.

Before I knew it, the story was over and the employees were gathered around.

The team leader didn’t even know they were listening.

Because I was that immersed in the story.

As the young man’s soft voice disappeared, silence fell over the office.

The young people and employees looked at the team leader.

The team leader realized that he had to say something now.

But my mind just couldn’t get it together.

The team leader closed his eyes and opened them with his arms crossed.

“Okay, I’ll start asking questions now.”

The young man nodded.

The team leader swallowed dry saliva and calmly thought about his thoughts.

“First of all, did you have all these plans in mind when you were reconstructing?”

“Are you saying that you anticipated this outcome from the beginning?”

The young man tilted his head to the side.

“Yes and no.”

“What does that mean?”

“A plan can’t calculate everything from the beginning. The goal changes a little bit here and there.”

“What was your first goal?”

“It was an improvement in Taesung Construction’s image.”

The team leader asked sharply as if he had caught something.

“Wasn’t it risky to suggest re-construction just for the sake of improving the image?”

All the team members’ eyes were focused on the young man.

The young man answered without a trace of embarrassment.

“You just have to get definite results.”

“……yes?”

The team leader was flustered, but the young man spoke without wavering.

“You’re saying it’s risky because there’s no guarantee that re-construction will definitely improve the image.”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

“Then, if your image improves, it won’t be dangerous, right?”

“Hmm. That’s right.”

The team leader felt like he was being caught up in something.

I didn’t ask the question intentionally to find fault.

I only asked for detailed information because I needed to know exactly what happened before and after so that I could lie smoothly when asked questions.

But at some point, they were questioning me in detail.

It may be because the team leader’s answer is so different from common sense.

“Team Leader Chae, what you’re saying is that you intervened in the process to achieve a definite result?”

“Of course. Who would invest only looking at uncertain results? If it’s uncertain, you have to make it certain.”

The team leader opened his mouth wide.

It is not about predicting and calculating to achieve the desired result.

Solve the puzzle with the outcome in mind.

It’s not like there’s no such method at all.

But it’s not easy.

‘There are people who calculate their moves like playing Go, and there are people who twist them by force. This person is the latter.’

The team leader let out a sigh mixed with admiration.

“So, does that mean that the construction industry was destroyed in order to improve its image?”

“Because that was the only way to become the industry leader. I think it’s a bit of an exaggeration to say we destroyed it, but I think it was more like a blow.”

The team leader stuck out his tongue.

During that time, the IR team was inundated with calls.

Although Chae Kyung-jun personally met with major construction companies and conducted inspections, there were thousands of small companies in the industry.

It was natural that there would be a flyer that would not miss even the smallest rumor.

Word spread quickly among investors, and the IR team was flooded with inquiries.

Thanks to this, the IR team has been very busy, but so far they have denied all the allegations as lies.

This incident caused a huge stir in the industry.

The IR team, which had been receiving numerous calls, could feel the confusion keenly.

It wasn’t something that could be simply dismissed as a blow.

“Then, I guess just grabbing it and holding on isn’t the solution.”

The team leader said with a serious expression.

The excited voice had calmed down.

“Up until now, I have denied all inquiries about it, saying it was a malicious flyer. However, depending on the content, I may be able to use it. Of course, it is something that our team cannot officially confirm.”

The answer from the IR team is official.

You shouldn’t admit it so easily.

“We proposed this first before the government conducted a safety inspection. This is something that should never be accepted.”

“Those who are quick-witted will probably know. Even if they don’t know that it was our proposal, they will have noticed that there was some kind of agreement made in advance with the government.”

The team leader nodded seriously.

“Yes. Our team has already received several inquiries like that. They asked us to confirm whether there was any prior collusion with the government.”

“Will you admit it officially?”

“No, this is also something that should not be made official. But it is different if it is unofficial.”

If the IR team acknowledges this in the name of an answer, it means that the company and the government have conspired together in advance.

The moment you admit it, it will be all over the news.

Under the title of Taesung Construction’s monopoly or stock price manipulation.

“There is no need to keep information that has already been made public a secret. If it is released at the right time, it will be beneficial. It would be better to acknowledge it unofficially.”

“Is there any benefit to be gained from that?”

“It’s evidence that we have good relations with the government.”

Chae Kyung-jun nodded.

The team leader continued speaking.

“It would be a good idea to informally announce that we have requested that interest rates for the construction industry be lowered.”

“If the construction industry collapses, the economy will falter. I gave advice for the industry in danger. Is that what it is?”

“Yes, that’s right. But I have to keep it a secret that I asked for the regulation to be relaxed. Touching the law means reaching out to the National Assembly. If word gets out, I could be met with resentment.”

Chae Kyung-jun nodded at the team leader’s analysis.

When business intervenes in politics, it means bribery.

There is no citizen who likes collusion between politics and business.

“What should we do about future construction?”

Even the team leader couldn’t easily give an answer to this question.

“Well, the fact that we’ve decided to block the construction of the future is something that other companies also know. It’s something that can’t be hidden, but admitting it would be a headache.”

“Are you worried that you might run into the future group?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

The team leader was amazed to see Chae Kyung-jun following his words right away.

Whenever I analyzed or thought about something, Chae Kyung-jun immediately figured out the cause and said something.

Actually, before Chae Kyung-jun came, I thought that the relationship would be one where the team leader would just unilaterally give instructions.

But I didn’t know that we would be debating on equal footing like this.

Chae Kyung-jun looked back at Chae In-ha, who was sitting next to him and quietly watching their conversation, and said.

“The Future Group is said to have a pretty fierce fight over succession. Since they used our plan there, one side will definitely turn against us.”

Chae In-ha answered in a clear voice.

“Are you the one who suffered a loss?”

“Yes. I am Tak Jae-min, the eldest son behind Mirae Construction.”

The team leader looked at the two with renewed eyes.

I already knew who Chae In-ha was.

That’s why at first I thought Chae In-ha would have the decision-making power.

But now that I look at it, it seems like Chae Kyung-jun is the one teaching Chae In-ha.

The atmosphere was such that it was taken for granted, without any sign of hurt pride or displeasure.

It also felt like all decision-making power was left to Chae Kyung-jun.

‘There’s no way the Chairman doesn’t know about this. So is he condoning it?’

For a moment, the team leader felt goosebumps.

Knowing but turning a blind eye to it.

It meant leaving my daughter in his care.

‘It’s a well-known fact that the Chairman cherishes his youngest daughter, but he left her in his care?’

He cherished her so much that the employees didn’t even know her face until she joined Taesung.

Because I intentionally prevented it from being included in the article.

Such a precious daughter is not a team leader but a team member.

‘You’re not just a team leader in name only. You actually have full authority. And you’re even teaching your daughter.’

If you’re simply looking to hire a teacher, there are many people who are better suited to the job.

Even if you enter the strategy room or the president’s secretary’s office, you can learn everything you need through attributes.

Or, you can just parachute someone into an executive position and have a capable employee sit as his assistant.

‘This isn’t about raising your daughter, it’s about raising Team Leader Chae!’

If I had only planned to raise my daughter, I wouldn’t have sent her as a team member.

Rather, I felt a silent support for the young man rather than for his daughter.

The team leader broke out in a cold sweat.

‘I guess the thing sent here wasn’t for the IR team.’

Of course, from the company’s perspective, it must have been sent with a grain of salt to smoothly answer shareholders’ questions.

But I had a feeling that the main purpose was somewhere else.

‘Both of them will rise quickly from now on.’

The team leader unconsciously straightened his posture.

* * *

Chae On-ik personally looked for Gu Hyeon-su.

What I’m about to say is something that absolutely must not be known to others.

If Chae On-ik and Gu Hyeon-su met, it would definitely be heard by someone, but they needed to meet even if it meant risking that.

This was the right time to test Vice Chairman Chae Tae-ik’s qualifications.

And Chae On-ik was willing to use anyone for what he wanted.

Even if that’s the former strategy director from Taesung.

“Hello, sir.”

Gu Hyeon-su was sprawled out on a chair playing a game on his phone when he saw the intruder and frowned.

“You’re the director? I’m the team leader.”

“To me, Director Ku Hyeon-su will always be the Director of Strategy.”

Gu Hyeon-su snickered at the blatant flattery.

“So, why did the third son come?”

“I think you already know since you asked like that.”

Gu Hyeon-su sighed as if he was annoyed and turned off the game on his phone.

He placed one arm on the desk and rested his chin on it.

His face still looked bored.

“If you are asking me to take sides in the fight against Vice Chairman Chae Tae-ik, I will decline. I hope you have not forgotten my situation.”

Chae On-ik taunted Gu Hyeon-su with his cold, sunken eyes.

It was meant to provoke him.

“So are you hiding here like a dead rat? Don’t you have any intention of escaping from this situation?”

“If you don’t plan on kicking out Kwon Tae-ho, my lottery is impossible.”

Gu Hyeon-su did not give up easily.

Chae On-ik seemed to know why he spoke like that.

But Chae On-ik didn’t care.

There is no need to use someone who can’t even grasp this much as an opponent to Kwon Tae-ho.

“The chairman has lifted the restrictions that Taesung Wellbeing had. Now, anyone in Taesung Wellbeing can go wherever they want. There are no exceptions. This means that Director Gu Hyeon-su can do it too.”

Gu Hyeon-su narrowed his eyes.

“That’s just Executive Director Chae On-ik’s opinion. In reality, we don’t know how the Chairman will react.”

“Even so, isn’t it worth a try? If it’s Director Gu Hyeon-su, it wouldn’t be a big deal to get out of this remote area.”

Gu Hyeon-su, who had been staring blankly at Chae On-ik, smiled faintly.

“Then you know why I haven’t done it until now. Why me? There are so many people.”

Gu Hyeon-su is the person who turned the most powerful person in Taesung into an enemy.

There are two types of people who approach someone like that.

Either fearless or crazy.

Chae On-ik answered as if it was obvious.

“I’m not the kind of person who would turn down someone who is talented enough to be of use.”

“Are you going to use everything that’s available?”

Chae On-ik lowered his voice and said in response to Gu Hyeon-su’s words.

“Why are you helping Team Leader Chae Kyung-jun?”

Gu Hyeon-su remained silent.

“It is widely known that Director Koo Hyun-soo showed up at the executive board meeting and helped Team Leader Chae Kyung-jun. As everyone knows, Team Leader Chae Kyung-jun is President Kwon Tae-ho’s man. He is one of two people who showed such an attitude in an official setting.”

Chae On-ik’s eyes sparkled.

“There was some kind of deal with President Kwon Tae-ho, or there was some kind of message being sent to him.”

Gu Hyeon-su still didn’t open his mouth.

But now I could tell that he was ready to talk.

Because Gu Hyeon-su’s languid expression disappeared.

“But it’s hard to believe that Director Gu Hyeon-su sincerely gave in to President Kwon Tae-ho. The resentment between the two runs deep.”

“Resentment… … .”

Gu Hyeon-su’s expression became hazy, as if he was recalling something.

“I didn’t think you would be on my side from the beginning. But you can show me the way. You just have to watch. After you see how I move, you can decide whether to join hands or not.”

Gu Hyeon-su stared blankly at Chae On-ik, then quickly smiled.

“That’s funny. Not many people have said that in front of me.”

“It is an honor.”

“Just wait and see and then decide… Well, that’s not bad. It’s also good for the Managing Director to prove it first.”

Gu Hyeon-su turned to the side and spoke in a flowing voice.

“If you can’t find someone to help you inside, look outside.”

Chae On-ik’s eyes narrowed.

“There’s someone out there who’s in a similar situation to Director Chae On-ik. He’s also desperate to take someone down. Even if he can’t win alone, wouldn’t it be possible for two people to do it?”

“The movement within is under surveillance, so you are saying to turn your eyes to the outside.”

Chae On-ik took a moment to answer.

“Tak Jae-min.”

There was no answer from Gu Hyeon-su, but Chae On-ik bowed his head to him as if he had found the answer.

Gu Hyeon-su glanced at the back of Chae On-ik as he silently left, then turned on a game on his phone without saying a word.

A faint smile appeared on his face.

Gu Hyeon-su pressed the chat button hard.

-As planned

-yes

Another thing, the words moved on stage.