The Bottom of a Large Company Does a Good Job - Chapter 350



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Episode 350. Taesung Chemistry (3)

It is obvious to anyone with keen observation skills that the Vice President has begun to move.

But it is not easy to find out where, what, and how the vice president is doing.

Even within Taesung Group, only a very small number of presidents who had earned the vice chairman’s trust knew about it.

One of them was Taesung Chemical.

Although the other CEOs were friendly to future chairman Chae Tae-ik, Shin Byeong-seop was a little more special.

It was under Shin Byeong-seop that Chae Tae-ik learned corporate life during his youth.

At that time, Shin Byeong-seop was an executive, so he should be called his direct subordinate.

A cheerful and refreshing personality, and a cheerful personality in everything.

Just because you laugh a lot doesn’t mean you’re stupid.

Behind that cool smile there was calculated action.

Chae Tae-ik was trustworthy.

It was perhaps natural that he would work at Taesung Chemical, where Shin Byeong-seop was.

Chae Tae-ik must have realized that this was the chairman’s intention, and if so, this is a very important moment.

I want to do my work where I have the most trusted confidants.

Shin Byeong-seop, who had thought that far, said, “Aha,” and made an exaggerated gesture.

“Oh! I see you heard that I was close to the Vice President. Is that why you inferred that?”

Knowing that Chae Tae-ik was moving and that Shin Byeong-seop was his close associate, it was a completely possible inference.

‘Just because the result is correct doesn’t mean it’s true. The inference is a bit far-fetched. Should I say that it’s a good feeling to get the result just with that? But it’s still a bit disappointing.’

It is not logical.

Maybe I had expected too much from Chae Kyung-jun.

It was a time when Shin Byeong-seop felt regretful.

“That’s not inference. It’s just making a guess.”

“hmm?”

Shin Byeong-seop made a puzzled expression.

Chae Kyung-jun spoke with a calm face, as if his eyes had never shined before.

“There was someone who sent me to Taesung Chemical. I won’t tell you who it was.”

The skill of poking and pulling out was top-notch.

But he explained the inside story as if to appeal that he was not an enemy.

If there is someone giving you information, it is best to keep it hidden.

Because it can be a number.

However, the fact that you have informed me means that you have come forward and proven it.

That I don’t think of you as an enemy.

When his opponent came out like this, Shin Byeong-seop also started to show more favor.

“Not many people know that. You might be able to find out who it is.”

“I don’t think you would do that. I trusted you and told you what I said. You wouldn’t kick away my trust, would you?”

Shin Byeong-seop was amazed.

This young man was now in chains.

To someone who is much higher in both career and position.

Literally, Chae Kyung-jun showed trust first.

Investigating his sources would be tantamount to betraying him.

You can investigate secretly, but even then you won’t be able to use it.

If you get caught plotting something, you’ll immediately turn into Chae Kyung-jun’s enemy.

Even the justification lies with Chae Kyung-jun.

Didn’t you show your favor first?

He becomes a vicious traitor who keeps a close eye on his much younger junior and even uses that information source to trap him.

It may be okay if it’s a competitor, but it’s not easy for family members to do that.

Above all, the risk becomes too great.

If things go that way, there’s no way Chae Kyung-jun can stay still.

Shin Byeong-seop ignored and betrayed his junior’s trust.

From Chae Kyung-jun’s perspective, it is material that can be fully utilized.

After calculating up to this point, Shin Byeong-seop’s eyes opened wide.

‘You crazy bastard. Did you actually calculate this?’

If Shin Byeong-seop is smart enough to calculate this much, it’s good because the source of information will never be exposed.

It doesn’t matter if the informant is exposed because Shin Byeong-seop is not as smart as expected.

Chae Kyung-jun is taking advantage of Shin Byeong-seop’s slight weakness.

Either way, it was beneficial for Chae Kyung-jun.

Moreover, you can see Shin Byeong-seop’s level through this one conversation.

Shin Byeong-seop felt the tension that had been loosening suddenly return.

Never looked down on.

But the opponent was more than that.

How does it feel to meet an executive?

That’s nonsense.

That’s an understatement.

They can understand people with just a few words and even control their actions.

It felt like everything was in the other person’s hands.

I have never felt this way in my life.

Even Chae Tae-ik had never felt this kind of tension before.

If I had to be specific, I felt it from exactly three people.

Chairman, Gam Bae-seop, Kwon Tae-ho.

In particular, among the three, he was the most similar to Kwon Tae-ho.

‘There’s a reason he’s called Kwon Tae-ho’s successor. That gentleman has his eyes on him and is worthy of being raised as his successor.’

Kwon Tae-ho, who has a keen eye for people, would have recognized this young man’s true worth early on.

So that’s how you raised it this far.

And when I met you, I understood.

It was well worth it.

Some say that Chae Kyung-jun was able to grow so quickly because he had Kwon Tae-ho’s full support.

The current Shin Byeong-seop wanted to laugh at him in front of his face.

Don’t be ridiculous, that’s because you haven’t met the person you’re talking about.

This guy is a total monster.

He is the young Kwon Tae-ho himself.

‘Don’t turn me into an enemy? Oh, that’s the opposite. It’s fortunate that I’m not an enemy.’

If they were the enemy, I had no idea how to deal with them.

Even the president himself is not afraid.

Using your authority to pressure others doesn’t work either.

If I start to act with that kind of brain and action, will I be able to win?

I couldn’t even imagine it.

The fun is gone.

“You are saying scary things. Since such a promising junior is asking me to do something, I have to listen.”

I can’t even tell what’s coming out of my mouth.

Shin Byeong-seop is the type of person who can captivate people with his uniquely cheerful atmosphere.

As they laugh and chat happily, everyone soon relaxes and follows Shin Byeong-seop’s pace.

In that sense, Chae Kyung-jun was the polar opposite.

Rather than leading the mood, I was being dragged along.

Chae Kyung-jun smiled brightly as if he felt it.

Shin Byeong-seop coughed in vain.

You need to come to your senses.

I thought I had dragged myself into the tiger’s den, but it felt like I had walked into the tiger’s den myself.

“Ahem… … I won’t deny it since I already know about the Vice Chairman. There’s no need to argue unnecessarily. We’re on the same side.”

“Yes. We’re on the same side.”

It’s different to be on the same side as someone who isn’t an enemy.

So Shin Byeong-seop deliberately used the expression ‘on the same side.’

Fortunately, Chae Kyung-jun acknowledged it.

Shin Byeong-seop just realized that Chae Kyung-jun had revealed his true feelings.

The reason we are attacking Chae Tae-ik now is only because of orders from our higher-ups.

In the end, he supports Taesung Group, which is ruled by Chae Tae-ik.

At least I have no intention of putting someone else in charge of the Taesung Group.

Shin Byeong-seop breathed a sigh of relief.

There was no coup.

If so, then it’s a relief.

There will be a few trials and storms in the future, but nothing that would put Taesung Group in danger will happen.

Before giving a detailed explanation, Shin Byeong-seop glanced at both sides of Chae Gyeong-jun.

I don’t mind hearing the inside story of the owner family who is in charge of the chain.

What about Na Jae-hong?

I heard that his line was raised by Gam Bae-seop.

Unlike Kwon Tae-ho, Gam Bae-seop is a person who gathers employees who show potential to his side.

If you caught Gam Bae-seop’s eye, it meant you had something special.

However, he did not seem to have as much depth as Chae Kyung-jun.

Can I listen to what you’re going to say from now on?

Will the mouth be heavy?

No, compared to Chae Kyung-jun, anyone would seem lacking.

Shin Byeong-seop nodded to Chae Gyeong-jun.

In the end, Na Jae-hong is Chae Kyung-jun’s classmate and friend.

I left it up to Chae Kyung-jun to decide whether or not I should listen to this story.

Chae Kyung-jun noticed right away and turned his head to Na Jae-hong.

“I have something important to tell you. But before that, where are you right now?”

“If you ask about location… … it’s difficult to answer.”

“Your position in the line of President Gam Bae-seop. I’m asking for access rights. Tell me what is the most important information you know right now.”

“If I tell you, you’ll know too. The moment I tell you, the secret is no longer a secret.”

“I guarantee you that I know more than you. In the case of the president, he is the vice president’s confidant, so of course he would know more than you.”

“Oh, that’s true.”

Na Jae-hong immediately agreed.

If you think about it objectively, it was a funny story.

An employee who has been with the company for a year and a half knows information comparable to that of the CEO.

Yet no one thought it was strange or doubted anything.

Even Shin Byeong-seop, who should have felt the greatest sense of rejection, was now thinking that it was natural.

Na Jae-hong thought for a moment and then pointed at Chae Kyung-jun with his thumb.

“I don’t know what happened at Taesung Bio, but you’re saying that you were the one who mobilized the strategy room to spread information that was unfavorable to the vice president?”

“You know just the right amount.”

Chae Kyung-jun nodded as if he had expected it.

Not too in-depth, but enough to cover the essentials that anyone with a line of information would need to know.

Na Jae-hong’s eyes lit up.

“Go out? Stop it?”

“Sit down.”

“Yay.”

“Instead, report everything you heard here to President Gambae Seop. Just as it is.”

“Is that okay?”

“That’s why I made you sit down. President Gam Bae-seop will find out sooner or later anyway, but the sooner you find out about important things, the better.”

“okay.”

Na Jae-hong sat down in his seat, shouting in delight.

Shin Byeong-seop respected Chae Gyeong-jun’s decision.

If he had Na Jae-hong sit down, then that would be right.

Now I have that thought.

As the story came to a close, the atmosphere became serious again.

Chae Kyung-jun asked the question first.

“It looks like the Vice Chairman is planning to start a new business at Taesung Chemical.”

“Yes.”

The vice president is cornered by Chae Kyung-jun’s public opinion manipulation.

Now we really have to show something to prove that it’s not a parachute.

When we look at the patented technologies being collected there, we can conclude that there is only one conclusion.

Development of new business or new technology.

New technologies don’t just pop up out of nowhere just because you encourage them.

The new business was the one that could produce clear results in a short period of time.

“There will be a business briefing hosted by the government soon. It will be a dinner meeting for businesspeople.”

Chae Kyung-jun’s eyes lit up.

It was the very meeting that Kwon Tae-ho had asked me to attend.

“You were connected to the vice president,” Chae Kyung-jun said with a faint smile.

Kwon Tae-ho’s plan continued.

I was following that rail, but I didn’t feel bad about it.

The way he planned the board was similar to Chae Kyung-jun’s, but a bit more detailed.

I had arranged it in advance, knowingly or unknowingly.

It is indeed suitable to be used as a role model.

I felt like I had a lot to learn.

“There, the government will propose a business to the private sector. The vice president will gather technology to win it.”

“I understand.”

In that case, the vice president’s actions are understandable.

The more relevant skills you have, the greater your chances of winning the business.

Rather than investing money and equipment to start a new business from scratch, it may be better to win the bid for the project from the government.

Because the direction has already been set and a good link can be created with the government.

If the bid was won under the vice president’s leadership and the business was successful, it would certainly be a good career.

However, there was still something unresolved for Chae Kyung-jun.

“So, did the Vice Chairman also instruct you to steal technology from other companies?”

“Did that bother you?”

“yes.”

Shin Byeong-seop looked surprised.

Above all, it is questionable that someone who seems cool and smart would care about ethical issues.

Chae Kyung-jun smiled bitterly.

“It’s not just a simple ethical issue. This could easily become a weakness later on. Shouldn’t we remove anything that could get in the way of the Vice Chairman’s future in advance?”

“I guess you could think of it that way.”

Shin Byeong-seop sighed.

“I was told to do it quickly and efficiently because time was of the essence. I was told not to be picky about the means and methods. Well, that’s an excuse. I’m not feeling too good about it either.”

The faces of the three young men sitting side by side darkened for different reasons.

Na Jae-hong was disappointed that the CEO knew about it and still did something trash, and was disappointed in his older brother, Chae In-ha.

And Chae Kyung-jun was worried about the management style of the vice president in charge of Taesung Group.

“Boss, I think we need to take care of this.”

It was time to get things under control before it was too late.