The Bottom of a Large Company Does a Good Job - Chapter 280



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Episode 280. Behind the Scenes (2)

An odd silence flowed between Chae Kyung-jun and Tak Jae-min.

All that could be heard was the clattering of chairs being put away.

“what…….”

Tak Jae-min, who had spoken without realizing it, consciously kept his mouth shut.

I wanted to ask what your intention was, what you were trying to say.

But if you do that, you will be caught for not understanding the situation.

In an information war, being caught lacking information is like going in with a loss.

But just the one word that Tak Jae-min uttered was enough.

Because the corners of Chae Kyung-jun’s mouth were turned up.

“Director. Aren’t you feeling frustrated?”

Tak Jae-min did not open his mouth hastily.

Then Chae Kyung-jun pressed him even harder.

“Information warfare is good. There are things that can only be talked about behind someone’s back, so it’s good to meet up like this. It’s not bad to see what each other knows. But you’re being too cautious, Director.”

Chae Kyung-jun said sarcastically while looking at Tak Jae-min, who was still silent and observing the situation.

“Keeping your mouth shut is not a good thing. Sometimes silence speaks louder. I think someone of your stature would know better.”

Tak Jae-min let out a small sigh.

It’s really difficult to deal with.

It felt similar to Tak Hee-min, but different.

If Tak Hee-min feels like he’s standing in front of a poisonous snake, then Chae Kyung-jun feels like a swamp.

The more we talk, the more I feel like I’m sinking into that swamp.

Since I can’t see the bottom, I don’t know how deep I have to dip my feet to be able to stand properly.

Ignorance breeds fear.

Tak Jae-min really hated ignorance.

So, I chose the position of Director of Strategy over many other positions.

Even though I gathered information as I went, my thirst was not quenched.

Tak Jae-min did that just now.

I don’t know what the other person wants.

If it was a normal person, I would have been able to find out what was on his mind through conversation, but since it was Chae Kyung-jun, I couldn’t just bring it up.

The moment I opened my mouth, I felt like my information would be leaked.

It’s been a long time since I’ve felt this terrified by not knowing something about someone.

Tak Jae-min was essentially tying himself up because of his personality.

Chae Kyung-jun isn’t the type to miss that.

He noticed something strange about his opponent.

If so, you can’t miss it.

Chae Kyung-jun started to rush in.

“We’ve argued and fought skirmishes. We’ve seen each other through. Surely you wouldn’t say that this is not enough. If you really got to this position because of your ability.”

If you are in a situation where you are competing with your younger brother, Tak Hee-min, and are even being pushed aside, you will feel a sense of inferiority when you hear the word ability.

Chae Kyung-jun’s prediction was correct.

Tak Jae-min’s eyes shook for a moment.

Although he didn’t show it on the outside, his breathing was slightly ragged.

It felt like he was dealing with Tak Hee-min, and Tak Jae-min’s heart was beginning to waver at Chae Kyung-jun’s words that continued to provoke him.

“So let’s be a little honest. Usually, if you fight a skirmish like this, both sides should gain something. You can share information and become closer. Isn’t that why you stayed?”

“……great.”

Tak Jae-min barely managed to muster up his reason and come up with words.

It was because of the calculation that I couldn’t keep my mouth shut any longer.

But I was still caught up in Chae Kyung-jun’s atmosphere.

“Oh, you finally said so. You said it was good, right? So our skirmish is over now? There’s no need to beat around the bush.”

Chae Kyung-jun brought the two chairs that were in front of the table and sat down in one of them.

The people who were cleaning up glanced at me, but I turned away as if I hadn’t seen them.

No one with any sense would want to get caught up in this trend.

Especially if you saw the two fighting fiercely earlier.

“Please sit down.”

After offering a seat, Chae Kyung-jun leaned back comfortably as if it were his own office.

I even went so far as to cross my legs.

A relaxed attitude helps in negotiation.

It was a fact that Tak Jae-min also knew.

But that appearance reminded me even more of Tak Hee-min.

He pretends to give up the initiative he has been holding on to and shows honesty.

That was exactly how Tak Hee-min entered into a ‘honest’ conversation.

The more I found similarities with Tak Hee-min, the more nervous I became.

‘Okay, let’s give it a try.’

I thought it was the first time in a long time that I saw my master, but on the contrary, I suddenly felt a sense of resistance.

How dare I shake myself with something so trivial?

I am the head of strategy at Cheonha’s Future Group.

He is the successor to a large corporation that ranks first in the business world.

I can’t afford to lose in this backroom fight with this high school graduate team leader.

Tak Jae-min also sat down on the chair slowly with a leisurely attitude.

On the surface, there seemed to be no sign of disturbance.

“You said that earlier, but I guess you like to speak openly.”

Tak Jae-min opened his mouth first.

“Oh, you’ve been talking too long. You were so reserved just a moment ago. What could have upset you?”

When Chae Kyung-jun blatantly glanced at him, Tak Jae-min snorted.

“I just adjusted to your level. It seems like you don’t know how to have a conversation.”

Tak Jae-min spoke sarcastically and with emotion, but it was intentional.

He pretended to be a little shaken, but it was to test Chae Kyung-jun.

But Chae Kyung-jun’s reaction was unexpected.

“Hey, that’s too much praise. I’m not that good for you to be talking about my level.”

He was such a shameless guy.

How dare you say so openly that your level is similar.

‘Are you serious? Is this on purpose? Isn’t this also shaking?’

Chae Kyung-jun clicked his tongue as Tak Jae-min looked at him with a dumbfounded expression.

“Tsk. Why are you taking such a long time when I just said it the easy way? It’s not like you didn’t hear, SPC Corporation. I said it myself.”

Tak Jae-min’s fist gained strength.

Yes, that’s right.

Earlier, Chae Kyung-jun mentioned the SPC corporation story.

Tak Jae-min’s plan clearly included SPC Corporation.

But I didn’t take it out earlier.

This is also because there is a risk of it being broken.

How did Chae Kyung-jun know that?

“It was a wise decision not to bring it up earlier. If you were going to go all the way, I was going to bring up the LTV and financing issues.”

Chae Kyung-jun put his elbow on his crossed leg and rested his chin on it.

It was a languid expression that showed no sign of tension whatsoever.

No matter how important it is to have a relaxed attitude in information warfare, isn’t this too much?

Although he had an arrogant attitude, Tak Jae-min did not feel offended.

Until now, only Tak Hee-min had shown this side of himself in front of Tak Jae-min, but now one more person has been added.

Even this attitude must be calculated.

“LTV 150%, that’s the condition that the tenant is paid, right? It’s not the only one, right? The bank isn’t that kind of sucker.”

As expected, I knew you would bite and hang on.

It was the right answer not to go all the way.

If I had revealed all these trivial details, I would have lost anyway.

At least now I can step back cleanly.

“Then what, should I be thankful?”

Tak Jae-min said in a crooked tone.

“I would appreciate it if you could do that.”

It was like that before, but it’s too shameless.

Now I don’t even know if this is serious or a joke.

Chae Kyung-jun chuckled as Tak Jae-min stared at him intently.

“Of course you should be grateful. We could have ended up in a heated debate there, but I saved your life.”

Tak Jae-min said coldly.

“You have to speak properly. If we had gone to the final discussion, our plans would have been exposed, so it would have been awkward, but it’s not illegal. It wasn’t something that deserved death. There’s no reason to be grateful.”

Chae Kyung-jun chuckled as if he found it funny.

“I’m finally starting to enjoy the give-and-take. It wasn’t fun before because there was no response.”

Tak Jae-min bit his lip in disbelief.

I just couldn’t keep up with Chae Kyung-jun’s pace.

Chae Kyung-jun continued to say what he wanted to say, ignoring Tak Jae-min.

“What would the bank have seen in order to accept the payment guarantee? They establish an SPC corporation to raise funds and designate that corporation as the payment guarantee target. Since there are actual PFs and investment funds issued, the bank is also likely to accept it.”

“This is a method that can be used not only by our future but also by other companies. That’s why we didn’t go that far. In other words, it means that it is legal.”

“Yes, yes. That’s right. That’s why I didn’t bother to touch it. It would just be a waste of energy.”

Tak Jae-min became puzzled.

This place isn’t here to relive the fight.

The purpose is to see what the other person knows, to exploit any openings, and to negotiate if necessary.

But I couldn’t understand what he was trying to say from the beginning.

If you know the intention, you can negotiate whether you want to or not.

‘It really is like a swamp.’

Tak Jae-min grumbled to himself as he waited for Chae Kyung-jun to speak next.

There’s nothing we can do in times like this.

You have to let the other person say whatever he wants to say.

As expected, Chae Kyung-jun spoke in a meaningful tone.

“How did I find out about this?”

“Oh, right. Was that it?”

When he found out what she wanted, Tak Jae-min felt relieved.

This guy was definitely trying to sow discord right now.

He tells Tak Jae-min that he has an informant by his side.

“Team Leader Chae Kyung-jun. I’m sorry, but that doesn’t pose a threat to me. If there was a real source of information, I wouldn’t have said that to protect him. That means there’s no traitor by my side. If the goal was to sow discord, that was an extremely low-level method.”

It was when Tak Jae-min was clicking his tongue and trying to get up.

Chae Kyung-jun smiled faintly.

“Do you think I don’t know that?”

You have to get up.

I felt an ominous feeling that I shouldn’t listen any more.

A bottomless swamp was calling him.

But I just couldn’t leave the place.

Chae Kyung-jun said as if tempting me to take one step closer and enter the swamp.

“As you said, I don’t have an informant next to you, sir. If there was, I wouldn’t have been so open about it.”

“Then why did you say that?”

Chae Kyung-jun let out a sigh as if he felt sorry.

“I asked you first. How would you know?”

Sometimes, the margins drive people crazy.

In the brief moment that Chae Kyung-jun kept his mouth shut, Tak Jae-min’s head started spinning like crazy.

‘There is definitely no traitor. No, did he say that on purpose to take advantage of that thought? If that’s true, then there really is an informant near me, but who is it? No, that guy Chae Kyung-jun has only been in Taesung for a year and a few months. When did he plant someone there?’

Chae Kyung-jun’s shaking and Tak Jae-min’s personality intertwined, making his head spin as if it was going to explode.

Tak Jae-min’s head was filled with all sorts of possibilities.

Chae Kyung-jun seemed to be having fun looking into her head, then released the arm she was holding.

“So that’s what your personality was like. I didn’t know much about you because I only saw you in public before, but now I understand.”

His words did not enter Tak Jae-min’s head.

It’s a shame that my personality has been figured out, but it can’t be helped.

It’s already well known to everyone that he is cautious and suspicious.

It’s just that Chae Kyung-jun found out a little early.

However, Tak Jae-min did not think about it.

Chae Kyung-jun was trying to figure out his personality so that he could use it at the most effective moment.

“What are you thinking so deeply about? You could just ask me.”

“Would you tell me if I asked?”

Although Tak Jae-min spoke in a mocking tone, Chae Kyung-jun smiled brightly.

“Okay, I’ll let you know.”

Rather, it was an expression that seemed to want me to ask.

The expression on his face was like setting up an ant trap soaked in sugar water.

Tak Jae-min was conflicted even at this moment, but he couldn’t just ignore it.

If this happens, Tak Jae-min will go crazy from anxiety.

So his feet were already stepping into the swamp.

“How did you know?”

Chae Kyung-jun put one hand to his mouth and pursed it as if he was telling her an extremely important secret.

And he whispered.

“Do you know? Vice President Tak Hee-min came to see me last week.”

Click, something clicked in Tak Jae-min’s head.