The Bottom of a Large Company Does a Good Job - Chapter 316



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Episode 316. Strange Rumors (6)

“… … These are the recent trends within the Taesung Group.”

As always, Kwon Tae-ho finished his report calmly and without any emotion.

-Tick tock.

The sound of the clock’s second hand ticking resonated loudly.

The chairman’s office was that quiet.

It wasn’t like there weren’t any people.

There are four people seated.

Chairman and Vice Chairman.

And it was Kwon Tae-ho and the head of the strategy office.

The reason Gam Bae-seop did not attend was because Kwon Tae-ho was entirely in charge of internal affairs within the Taesung Group.

Especially in cases like this one where multiple affiliates are involved, Kwon Tae-ho, who can see the big picture, was the right person.

The head of the strategy office, who oversees all internal and external affairs of the group, also attended, but the seat he was sitting in was a bed of thorns.

I felt like I wanted to make up some excuse and just get out of there.

This is because the incident is deeply related to the personal conflict of the owner’s family.

Kwon Tae-ho has been managing the owner’s family for a long time, so it is not strange for him to poke his head into their deep circumstances.

But the strategy director was nervous.

The position of Director of Strategy may seem like the best path to success, but on the other hand, it is also the perfect position to fall into the abyss.

Because you get to know the very deep parts of the company and its owner family.

The more you know, the more dangerous it becomes.

‘It’s not usually like this… … .’

The strategy director broke out in a cold sweat.

The Taesung Group’s owner family is quite clean.

In other groups, the second and third generations of conglomerates are often embroiled in all sorts of scandals, from drugs to hit-and-run accidents.

Taesung Group brothers are nobles.

So it is true that I have been working comfortably up until now.

Because there wasn’t really an image to manage.

But then, when he was the head of the strategy office, something happened that I was worried about.

‘Brother’s War.’

Anyone who looked at it could see that it was an attempt to shake Chae Tae-ik’s foundation.

It’s obvious who it is.

If you can’t even figure this out, you should give up your position as head of strategy.

So that was the problem.

Chae On-ik.

Because it was a situation where anyone could see that Chae On-ik was revealing his teeth.

In addition, Kwon Tae-ho’s report contained even more difficult content.

Chae On-ik spread the rumor, but someone else managed to cover it up.

Of course, that alone is surprising.

It was a rumor that spread to not just one or two affiliates, but to almost all of the companies.

Enough so that even the Chief Strategy Officer is aware of it.

It was just a rumor that was being passed around among the general staff, but it was true that it was difficult to deal with because the scope was so wide.

If you try to cover up a rumor, it will only get bigger.

Just as the Mirae Group is not responding to the press at the moment, the strategy director also planned to wait and see for the time being.

Without new firewood, rumors slowly fade away.

But they say they evolved it.

who?

Chae Kyung-jun.

‘Chae Kyung-jun, that’s a name I hear often.’

It was a name I had heard since my days at the training center last year.

I wondered why Kwon Tae-ho was interested, but now that I look back, his foresight is amazing.

First of all, the fact that we have sorted out the rumors that have spread to most of the affiliates means that we have reached out to each of those affiliates.

At the very least, it is certain that there is an information network.

It was clear that the scale of the incident would be large enough to cover up the rumors.

A new employee who joined last year built that much of a network in just one year?

Moreover, they all have the ability to faithfully carry out Chae Kyung-jun’s words.

It meant that Chae Kyung-jun had definitely established himself as the head of that organization.

‘What the hell is he doing?’

But the way he covered up the rumor was also terrifying.

‘This is pushing the Vice President to the edge of a cliff.’

At first glance, it seems like the vice president has been given the floor, but a closer look reveals otherwise.

The situation has become one where the vice president absolutely has to take action.

Existing rumors can simply be ignored.

But now, it would be more counterproductive for the vice president to remain silent.

That was the reason why the vice president had been sitting there with a displeased expression on his face without saying anything since earlier.

‘Can you handle this?’

The strategy director was afraid in many ways.

Not only did a single team leader control the entire affiliated company, he even manipulated the vice president as he pleased.

Which vice president would be happy about this?

They even told me to come out and prove my abilities.

-Gulp.

The silence was long.

The head of the strategy office could not come forward while the chairman and vice chairman remained silent.

The strategy director swallowed dry saliva, feeling like he was sitting on a pincushion.

Suddenly, the face of the young man I saw last year came to mind.

It’s so blurry now that I can’t even remember it right away, but the image is still clear.

He had a depth and sharpness that was unusual for his age.

The strategy director was certain of one thing.

He’ll be laughing.

It was clear that he was the kind of person who would never be afraid of pushing the vice president to the brink of death.

After a silence that seemed like it would never end, the vice president was the first to speak.

“Should I do this?”

The chairman and vice chairman were engaged in a silent tug-of-war.

If the vice president opens his mouth first, the answer is already set.

Saying you won’t do it yourself is no different from admitting that you don’t have the ability.

If the chairman brings up the subject first, there is a possibility that he will somehow evade the question.

But the chairman seemed absolutely unwilling to open his mouth.

The vice president knew his father well.

The chairman’s intentions are firm now.

So, the vice president had no choice but to speak first.

“Then you’re not going to do it?”

The vice president let out a sigh at the chairman’s question.

His expression said he knew this would happen.

Inside, an annoyance appeared on his face.

I can tell what you want to say just by looking at your face.

What I mean is, why should I be moved by a single word from the team leader?

But I didn’t necessarily say it out loud.

What made the team leader move the vice president was also his ability.

The moment you deny that, your own value, which is influenced by his words, also decreases.

“Can I do anything?”

“If you can.”

As soon as the chairman gave his permission, the vice chairman got up and left the chairman’s office.

It seemed like he didn’t want to stay any longer.

The strategy director took notice.

Kwon Tae-ho nodded, understanding his feelings.

“Then I will also go now.”

I’ve figured out everything I need to know as the head of strategy.

The fact that Chae Kyung-jun has a vast information network.

Being in Taesung Construction and being able to influence each affiliate.

That’s why he suddenly rose to stardom.

The vice president is going to start some new project.

And Chae On-ik will cause trouble.

You can’t stop a fight between brothers.

You don’t deserve that.

This fight was almost as if the chairman had openly approved it.

If I had intended to stop it, this event wouldn’t have been held today.

Chae On-ik will also become even more furious when he sees the chairman staying still.

In that case, there is only one thing the strategy director has to do.

Keeping the sibling fight as quiet as possible so that it doesn’t leak out.

Of course I know it’s impossible.

However, it was the strategy room’s job to somehow minimize owner risk.

The strategy director, who had something to do, hurriedly left the chairman’s office.

Soon, only the two male presidents were able to stretch out their legs comfortably.

It was an action that was possible because it was in front of Kwon Tae-ho.

“Tsk tsk. You made me sit down too easily.”

The chairman clicked his tongue.

It was obvious who he was talking about.

Chae Tae-ik.

The eldest son who was chosen as successor early on by his mother.

Because of that, the test felt a little late.

Officially, I received Kwon Tae-ho’s report in front of Chae Tae-ik.

It was almost like allowing the brothers to fight, which meant hinting that the position of successor could change.

Chae Tae-ik will know that he is being tested.

And it was all just as the Chairman intended.

“I thought he would be nice, but I didn’t know he would let me down this much.”

The chairman smiled with satisfaction.

From the moment Kwon Tae-ho explained to Chae Kyung-jun why he had to attack Taesung Construction, that is, Jo Mi-hyeon, the chairman had been determined to compete for the successor.

Chae Tae-ik must prove himself and Chae On-ik must give up.

That way, the company can be maintained cleanly even after the chairman steps down.

For that, a situation had to be created in which Chae Tae-ik had no choice but to step forward.

Of course, Chae On-ik attacked little by little with rumors, but those were just rumors.

Chae Tae-ik’s position was already too solid to come forward to that extent.

But then Chae Kyung-jun appeared there.

-I’ll show you something!

It raised the bar.

The previous rumors criticizing the owner family were quietly spreading as everyone tried to hush it up, but this rumor was different.

If this is what is expected of the Vice President, who can stop it?

The rumor spread like wildfire and now even the management was looking forward to it.

-Is the vice president finally making a move?

-It’s about time we became independent from the Chairman.

-I can see your skills.

By putting an end to bad rumors and raising expectations, the heavy-handed Vice President took action.

It was such a clean job that the chairman didn’t need to touch it anymore.

Of course, I did give a hint through Kwon Tae-ho.

However, in order to understand the chairman’s intentions and organize the board according to his wishes, it was necessary to read the board perfectly.

Take action and do what you want to do.

Even without saying anything, the meaning is understood.

This is called the tongue in the mouth.

That means he has enough ability to become a vassal.

Just like Kwon Tae-ho.

“What Chae Kyung-jun did wasn’t that difficult. But what’s surprising is that he did it within the scope of his authority.”

It was the same with the change in leadership at Taesung Construction, and it is still the same now.

Taesung Construction’s special response team leader.

There is, of course, enormous power there, but its reach is limited to within Taesung Construction.

It was difficult to influence other affiliates with that authority alone.

The absence of that information network was resolved through a motivational meeting.

It also meant that he was recognized by his peers and that he was holding on to them tightly.

Compared to the entire Taesung, the Donggi group is a very small and insignificant force.

However, since I usually felt the need for it and paid attention to it, I was able to use it when the time came.

This was a part where we could get a glimpse of his meticulous predictions and preparedness.

“And leadership.”

As many as 800 of my classmates moved for that one thing.

Of course, not all of them, but top-tier talents such as the head of the first training center, the second head of the fifth training center, and the third head are working for him.

This means that the main characters have been well recruited.

These things take time.

If you make it when you actually need it, it’s too late.

“It’s like looking at your younger days.”

The corners of Kwon Tae-ho’s thin lips went up.

He, too, is in a good mood because of Chae Kyung-jun’s unexpected performance.

The chairman leaned back comfortably on the sofa and spoke quietly.

“I think it’s ready. Can we start turning it a little more?”

The chairman stroked his armrest.

Kwon Tae-ho’s gaze became intense for a moment.

“Is this enough?”

“That’s not enough. Think about what it was like when President Kwon was in power.”

No words were needed.

A look that only the two of them could see flowed.

Kwon Tae-ho nodded his head as if he had finally made up his mind.

“I will watch what the Vice President does and then send it to you.”

“President Kwon will take care of that.”

Kwon Tae-ho hesitated for a moment, as if he was not responding, and asked again.

“Can I bump into you?”

Of course, I will convey the Chairman’s intentions to Chae Kyung-jun.

So that we can infer enough.

If it’s Chae Kyung-jun, he’ll understand even if you just give him a little bit of advice.

That’s why the probability of Chae Kyung-jun clashing with Chae Tae-ik and Chae On-ik was high.

Because I will probably be playing a mediating role in the middle.

The chairman said it casually.

“A person who wants to be a good person cannot beat his subordinates.”

Chae Kyung-jun is ultimately Tae-seong’s employee.

If you can’t beat him, then you’re not worthy of being called his successor.

In short, he is going to test the qualifications of the two brothers through Chae Kyung-jun.

Kwon Tae-ho looked surprised.

I wonder if the chairman acknowledged Chae Kyung-jun to that extent.

Soon, Kwon Tae-ho sorted out his expression and said.

“Okay. Then I’ll let Team Leader Chae Kyung-jun collide with me as much as he wants without any restrictions.”

“okay.”

While raising Chae Kyung-jun, he also tests Chae Tae-ik and Chae On-ik.

It was the chairman’s will.

Kwon Tae-ho thought as he left the chairman’s office and walked down the hallway.

‘I guess since it’s come to this, you plan to make it definite.’

If you do this, things will automatically get bigger.

In some ways, the distribution is large.

It will be the job of Kwon Tae-ho, Gam Bae-seop, and the strategy director to take care of it.

It seemed like it was going to be quite busy.

Taesung Group, the second largest conglomerate in South Korea.

At the same time, Mirae Group is ranked first in the financial world.

It was the opening of a war between two dinosaur brothers.