The Bottom of a Large Company Does a Good Job - Chapter 319



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Episode 319. New Rival (3)

The hand holding the business card was shaking.

Here are 200 hot Taesung Construction business cards that were selected just a month ago.

It seemed like a lot more than that.

It also meant that there would be a lot to write about in the future.

-Click.

I opened the plastic case with trembling hands.

It was a cheap case with padding to keep the business cards from getting wrinkled, but the business cards inside were luxurious.

Even a light touch revealed clear letters engraved on thick paper.

Perhaps reflecting the latest trend, the Taesung logo was removed and replaced with only the simple English name ‘TAESUNG’.

Korean on the front, English on the back.

Overall, it was neat.

The content was not like that at all.

– Taesung Trading CFO Kwon Tae-ho, Secretary’s Office, Professional Secretary

What this meant was clear.

I am the team leader of Taesung Construction.

There is no authority whatsoever in other affiliates.

Kwon Tae-ho gave that authority with just this title.

While a general secretary coordinates the boss’s schedule, organizes documents, answers phone calls, and greets guests, a specialized secretary is literally an expert in one field.

A secretary who can advise the boss on that subject.

What do I do that makes me better than Kwon Tae-ho?

It’s just a title that was created and given to me.

Even if he is Kwon Tae-ho, he cannot just create a new position at the headquarters and give it to him out of the blue.

Moreover, even if a position is created at the headquarters, it cannot affect affiliates.

But the secretary is different.

Kwon Tae-ho can appoint anyone he wants.

No one would say anything if the CFO of Taesung Group’s headquarters had several executive secretaries and professional secretaries in addition to an internal secretary.

Even if they just pick anyone without prior notice and say it’s necessary, it wouldn’t be strange.

Since it is an advisory role, there is an excuse for not going to the office or performing any duties.

It is a special case to hold the position of team leader concurrently, but it doesn’t matter since it was not a title given with the expectation of a secretary’s role in the first place.

So what can we do with this?

You can do so many things!

Although Kwon Tae-ho has a vested interest in Taesung Trading, his actual power extends to the entire Taesung Group.

If the strategic planning office collects information about the entire group and predicts the direction of the group, Kwon Tae-ho’s role is to suggest that direction.

Among those belonging to the Taesung Group, there is no one who can ignore Kwon Tae-ho.

With the chairman at the center, Gam Bae-seop is on the outside and Kwon Tae-ho is on the inside.

Because there is no one who does not know this unspoken rule.

That’s why even though it’s just a title like secretary, it has value.

From now on, whenever I move while handing out this business card, it would be safe to assume that I am borrowing Kwon Tae-ho’s strength.

Considering Kwon Tae-ho’s position, it was difficult to ignore someone with the title of professional secretary.

When I thought about the power contained in this one business card, my hands felt heavy.

It’s just a few sheets of paper.

“… … When CEO Kwon Tae-ho gives, he gives it very hotly.”

Chae In-ha muttered.

That’s what I mean.

I thought it was arranged, but I didn’t know it would be like this.

It was so hot it was scary.

The more people in Taesung know what kind of person Kwon Tae-ho is, the more powerful this business card becomes.

It means that it is more popular with executives than with rank-and-file employees.

It contained the will to not worry about who the opponent is, because he would push from behind.

“That’s a really neat job.”

I was impressed with his handling of the matter.

Rather than creating a complex department and giving it a title, he simply lent it his power.

It was a sure but also risky method.

Now my mistakes become Kwon Tae-ho’s fault.

It was a way to express my faith in myself while also giving me strength.

The trembling heart I felt when I first met Kwon Tae-ho and the time I struggled to somehow get a chance.

And now, the moment I got my hands on the business card, it flashed through my mind like a panorama.

I picked up the top sheet and carefully placed it in my wallet.

It’s a monumental first chapter.

“This is mine.”

And the second chapter was given to Chae In-ha.

It is courtesy to your coworkers.

Next, I distributed one to each person who worked in the same office.

It doesn’t really mean anything.

I just wanted to turn it around.

There’s something like that. When you get a new business card, you want to show it off and hand it out.

The finance manager blinked and stared blankly at the words on the business card.

Everyone had unfamiliar faces, as if it was their first time seeing something like this.

These are people who have been in Taeseong for a long time.

It must have been an unusual decision that would have left even those people bewildered.

I felt grateful to Kwon Tae-ho.

I wanted to swing it around right away.

But I tried hard to calm my mind.

From now on, you must be careful about your actions.

I can’t disappoint you since you trusted me with your care.

I went back to my original work as if nothing had happened.

Right now, we need to start by organizing the Taesung construction.

I strained my eyes and picked up the books again.

… … The accounting manager hiccupped.

* * *

Shim Jun-ho entered the convenience store on the first floor of the company building.

It was to buy cigarettes that were sold out.

These days, I visit the convenience store less frequently.

I started smoking more and more often.

Since when did it start?

Yes, it was right after I came back from the training center.

The moment Chae Kyung-jun ruined everything.

Since then, drinking and smoking have increased.

If there had been no hope from the beginning, then that would not be the case, but Sim Jun-ho had already tasted hope.

As I went up and then fell, I felt like I was going further into the abyss.

It was so bad that I had difficulty getting up again.

-Chiiik.

I left the convenience store, stood on the side of the road, and lit a cigarette.

No matter what I did, that moment kept coming to my mind.

The moment when I was sure I had caught the rope.

A time when I believed I could rise.

Now the gathering was quiet and there was no contact from Chae On-ik.

Shim Jun-ho bit the filter hard.

It couldn’t end like this.

Once he tasted hope, he would not give up.

‘First of all, I have to take control of the small group.’

I got a hint from Chae Kyung-jun grabbing the classmate’s room.

I didn’t want to go into that room because of my pride, but I heard the news from another high school graduate who was specially recruited.

He said that the 800-person group practically acts as Chae Kyung-jun’s eyes and ears.

It was a very useful idea.

He may not have the same abilities as Chae Kyung-jun, but his group only has 30 members.

Since Chae On-ik created the group, there will definitely come a day when it will be used.

Until then, you should have been the representative of the group.

That was the only way up.

It was the moment when Shim Jun-ho was about to put out his cigarette.

“… … Should I buy some juice?”

“You don’t mean well. Don’t you think it’s a bit teasing?”

“But you are still a guest.”

“The other person is the president.”

A strange man and woman were bickering in front of a convenience store.

It was when I was thinking of going to meet the president of a business partner.

The man’s profile that I saw at first glance resembled someone I knew.

“uh!”

Shim Jun-ho shouted without realizing it.

It was a face I could never forget, even though I only saw it once.

Because until just a moment ago, that was all I could think about.

But soon I started to panic.

We have never even exchanged greetings, and I only know about it unilaterally.

How can the other person not know himself?

It was a time when Shim Jun-ho was smoking a cigarette and not knowing what to do.

“That’s great. Nice to meet you, Mr. Sim Jun-ho.”

Chae Kyung-jun approached and asked to shake hands.

Shim Jun-ho was shocked.

A cigarette fell out between his gaping teeth.

Chae Kyung-jun extinguished his cigarette butt and threw it in the trash can.

Unlike Shim Jun-ho, who was quite surprised, he didn’t seem to be even a little shaken.

He pointed to a convenience store chair for the woman who came with him.

“Please sit down and wait a moment so I can talk.”

“yes.”

The woman sat quietly and took out her cell phone.

He is definitely an office worker who does something else.

More important than that was what Chae Kyung-jun just said.

Talk? You have something to say?

“Do you know me?”

Shim Jun-ho felt his heart pounding.

Of course, he hates Chae Kyung-jun for getting in his way and ruining everything.

But on the other hand, there was definitely some excitement.

You could say it’s like seeing a celebrity.

For high school graduates who were specially recruited, it was both an object of hope and envy.

That kind of person pretends to know.

“Of course. Mr. Shim Jun-ho from Taesung Security. He’s a high school graduate who was specially recruited like me.”

It was a series of surprises.

Because I know it so precisely.

This must have been researched in advance.

But why me? Shim Jun-ho was confused.

“You are a member of the high school graduate special recruitment club. Above all, you are in direct contact with Executive Director Chae On-ik.”

Shim Jun-ho’s lips trembled.

It’s not at the level of a pair of tongs.

I felt like I had read everything.

I wonder if he has the ability to read minds.

It’s stupid, but I seriously thought about that too.

To that extent, Chae Kyung-jun knew everything.

Shim Jun-ho glanced at the woman sitting next to him.

He was just playing on his phone, as if all of this was natural.

“How on earth… … .”

It was almost like admitting it, but at this point, denying it would be useless.

I was more curious about how he knew.

Chae Kyung-jun asked back as if he was saying something so obvious.

“The training center confirmed that Executive Director Chae On-ik was related to the small group. And Mr. Shim Jun-ho was there. Isn’t it easy to infer that there is a separate hotline with Executive Director Chae On-ik?”

“… … So you’re saying you did some research on me beforehand?”

“Isn’t it basic to know where you’re going?”

It sounds obvious when you say it like that, but it’s not that easy.

It was something I couldn’t even imagine doing.

Especially the relationship with Chae On-ik.

Even though I only saw Chae Kyung-jun’s short story, all sorts of thoughts came to mind.

‘If I go to Taesung Security, will they investigate the employees who work there? Or just me? That’s also strange. Why just me? Because of my relationship with Managing Director Chae On-ik?’

Chae Kyung-jun spoke as if he had read his thoughts.

“I didn’t investigate all the employees. Only those with special characteristics. It was worth knowing about Shim Jun-ho in advance. He was the head of a small group created by Managing Director Chae On-ik.”

Worth knowing. Representative of the group.

These were all words that tickled Shim Jun-ho’s heart.

Even though I was filled with jealousy towards Chae Kyung-jun, I felt my emotions welling up.

That Chae Kyung-jun recognized me!

Suddenly, a path appeared before my eyes.

Hope rose again.

‘Isn’t this an opportunity? We can just drag Chae Kyung-jun in here and now!’

If only Chae Kyung-jun could join the group, it would be easy to recruit new members in the future.

There is no need to be cautious about selling your name.

Above all, it gives you strength.

It was a good opportunity to make up for my failure at the training center.

It was when Shim Jun-ho was about to speak with a cheerful face.

Chae Kyung-jun spoke so clearly that it seemed like he was really reading my mind.

“If you’re asking me to join a gathering, I’ll decline.”

“how…….”

“It all shows in your expression, Mr. Sim Jun-ho.”

Shim Jun-ho distorted his face.

“Why not? Mr. Chae Kyung-jun is the hope of our special recruits. Aren’t we all in the same situation? We should help each other and live together.”

Chae Kyung-jun laughed out loud.

Come to think of it, Chae Kyung-jun has always had a gentle expression on his face.

But the gaze was piercing.

“You should speak directly. Are you trying to use me?”

It was cool.

I felt as timid as when I stood in front of the manager.

I was scared. I felt crushed.

I can’t believe I feel this way from a colleague who isn’t even my boss.

I couldn’t understand it at all.

“I know people like you very well. They swallow what’s sweet and spit what’s bitter. Take a look around yourself right now. Did Mr. Shim Jun-ho help a fellow high school graduate who was specially recruited?”

No way. It’s completely the opposite.

I was desperate to somehow step on them and climb up.

Isn’t that obvious?

There is only one seat and there are many competitors.

You have to trample them to get up.

“Of course… … !”

Chae Kyung-jun smiled faintly.

“Right? Do you know what Mr. Shim Jun-ho is demanding right now?”

He is busy taking care of himself, but he is asking for food and shelter while hanging chains on him.

That is a truly shameless demand.

“Just by not destroying the current gathering, I am being quite lenient. As Mr. Shim Jun-ho said, we are in the same situation.”

“Isn’t that too selfish?”

“If Mr. Shim Jun-ho had seen even a little bit of how I got to this point, he wouldn’t have dared say that. If you want to get there, prove it with your own strength.”

Chae Kyung-jun’s voice lowered to a growl.

“This is your first and last warning. Don’t even think about using me. If you do, you will.”

Perhaps thinking that the story was over, the woman sitting on the chair at the convenience store put her smartphone away.

“I’m going to destroy that damn gathering.”

It was the first eerie warning Shim Jun-ho had ever heard in his life.