Time Mansour - Chapter 78
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Episode 78 I don’t know what’s going on
I sat next to Director Chun on the office sofa.
On the other side, the representative looks at me with his hands clasped together.
Let’s make a face like I don’t know.
The representative began to explain again.
“Live & Live. That is, our musician fan community app. Do you use it?”
“Ah. Yes. Of course.”
I nodded to the representative’s question.
Ive and live.
It’s a fan community app.
One of the few apps installed on my phone.
You can also watch the Red Blue Live video again
You can also buy tickets and goods.
If you are a fan, this is a must-have application.
“What do you think, Youngjun?”
“yes?”
“What are the drawbacks? What are the regrets? What are they?”
What all of a sudden?
I turned my head at the unexpected question and looked at Director Chun.
Director Chun just smiles at my gaze.
I needed some time to think, so I reached for my coffee cup.
Are you asking as a developer?
Or are you asking as a user?
I’m not sure what you mean by the question.
After thinking about it for a while,
widely.
The coffee cup touched the table.
And then.
Soon the scent of coffee wafted from my mouth.
“It takes too long. It’s honestly unbelievable in this day and age.”
All the resentment that had built up without me knowing it was pouring out.
Representative Lee was embarrassed by my out-of-context answer.
He looks at me with his eyes wide open.
“What does that mean···?”
“Delivery. Delivery. At least a week. It’s often out of stock, so it feels like it takes even longer.”
I answered thoroughly as a user.
The goods shop was notorious for being extremely late in delivering goods.
Even purchases are only available to membership members.
I have to pay separately every month.
But the actual delivery took a whole year…
Seriously. Thinking about it makes me mad again.
“No. That’s right. These days, laser delivery and other services that deliver within a day are common. Subscription-type···”
“That… Youngjun, calm down. No. Not that. Is there anything you feel is lacking in the system?”
When I felt like I was going to talk too long, Director Chun cut me off.
Only then did I realize, “Oh no,” and bow my head slightly.
“Ah. Sorry. That’s something I’ve been complaining about for a while. Well. Anyway, if you’re asking purely as a developer, I think it would be better to separate the fan community apps into several.”
“If it’s separate. Live app separately. Goods shop separately. Like that?”
“yes that’s right.”
“Why?”
“It’s much easier to operate the system that way. It’s also more stable.”
In the US, apps are released separately for each feature, making them relatively simple.
For example, Macbook only has the basic functions of SNS.
If I wanted to use the same company’s messenger, I had to download the messenger app again.
On the other hand, in Korea, there is a tendency to put all subsidiary services into one representative app.
Each has its own pros and cons.
Developers who run the operation prefer the former method.
Because as the number of functions increases, it becomes more complex and heavy.
Of course, this was the mindset of a technician who had no consideration for marketing or other aspects.
So I answered honestly in my own way.
however.
Representative Lee tilts his head slightly, as if he is not satisfied with my answer.
After thinking about it for a while, I put it back on.
“Then what if Youngjun is the CEO and not the developer?”
And then his eyes shine.
Because you asked so seriously.
“well.”
I gave a vague answer.
“I would know if I had been a representative.”
That’s why I shrug my shoulders and joke.
The representative just laughs it off.
And then he didn’t ask any more questions.
I turn my head and talk to Director Chun.
It seemed like he had lost interest in me.
Well, I thought that was fortunate.
It cannot be said that Director Chun is a perfect fit for Ive.
But you’ll still be better than me.
**
Time passed without a trace.
There was a clear coffee stain left on the bottom of the cup.
I really wanted to go home.
Unfortunately, the conversation isn’t over yet.
“We have 100 million downloads. We are already at a level where we can compete with big tech companies.”
“But it might lack competitiveness. Because there is the existing perception that it is an entertainment company.”
“Then. If you look at it that way, wasn’t Amazing Zone originally a company that sold books?”
My hand keeps reaching for the empty coffee cup.
I have nothing to say.
And honestly, I didn’t even want to be part of that conversation.
“Amazing Zone was a really special case. It had a lot of difficulties in the beginning. I think the best way would be to acquire a related company.”
“No. There is too much bubble in IT companies these days. Even if we just compete…”
Director Chun and CEO Lee.
Two people are having a serious conversation.
I just look out the window.
The weather looks really nice with the sun shining brightly.
because.
Because I’m feeling the air conditioning.
As I stare blankly at the clouds, I ask myself a philosophical question.
‘Who am I? Where am I?’
Seriously, why am I here?
To begin with, I’m not even an Ive employee.
Of course, I’m not a CEO.
Because they are in a position where they are half-interviewed.
While I was thinking about something else.
Two people have a heated discussion about business.
It’s not a very friendly atmosphere though.
Still, this representative seemed to like Director Chun.
A person with strong self-confidence, named Sangmu Cheon.
It seems that the representative himself thinks he can go through with appeasement.
As I was listening to the story like that.
Before I knew it, it was well past 2 o’clock.
I remember something Sohyun often said.
‘But aren’t you going to eat our food?’
My mouth was twitching without me knowing it.
It seems to have been passed on to the children.
Ibra is talking about the future and direction of a large company.
It was just really boring.
I think class would be more fun.
With that thought in mind, I rest my chin on my hand and stare blankly at the sky.
**
The grass is always greener on the other side.
Everyone’s heart is like that.
When I’m at home, I want to go out and play.
When I actually go out, I just want to come back home and rest.
“Sir! Why!”
After class, I came to the cafe completely exhausted.
He drags Sohyun, who is hanging on, and sits down on the chair.
“Sir, you understand. You understand? Let’s go together!”
Sohyun keeps growling.
Bare your teeth and make threats.
Looking at that sight.
“It’s annoying. I won’t go.”
I waved my hands.
Let’s wave our hands like we’re chasing away flies.
“Why. Why. Ah. Why.”
This time, it buzzes like a fly.
They wander around messily.
“I told you I can’t swim.”
“It’s okay. We just need a guardian.”
“It’s annoying. It’s annoying. And I don’t have a car. When can I go to the water park in Gangwon-do by public transportation?”
Sohyun insists on going to the water park.
My parents say they can’t go on vacation in the summer because they are both busy.
So, it seems like he wants to go out and play with me as his guardian.
“You can just borrow the car, sir.”
“I don’t have a license. I don’t have a license.”
“You can just follow it.”
He thinks he can get his license like picking apples. No. No. He probably won’t. He’ll have to wait a few months to pick apples.
Judging from the look on their faces, it seems like Da-eun and Jun-woo are also feeling sorry.
It seemed like he couldn’t bring himself to tell me.
He has his head bowed with a dead expression.
World Water Park in Gangwon-do.
Of course, I’ve never been there.
Still, I knew the general location.
Because it’s near Chuncheon.
There was nothing I couldn’t go to.
Although it is a bit uncomfortable.
It’s not like there’s no transportation at all.
Being annoying is the same excuse I always make.
Actually the real problem is.
‘I guess it’s because there are girls there.’
Sohyun wanted to go on a trip for one night and two days.
That’s why you need a guardian.
My parents trust me, so they’ll give me permission.
I went out to play with the kids by myself for no reason.
And because I didn’t know what would come up later, I hesitated to readily say that I would go.
‘But I can’t say that to the kids out loud.’
There’s no choice but to make excuses about being bothered.
I couldn’t bring myself to say anything, but I just thought about it to myself.
I ordered coffee and naturally added cake.
So I was trying to return to my seat with the vibrating bell in my hand.
Suddenly a familiar silhouette entered the cafe.
“Nice to meet you. Long time no see. You too, Director. Long time no see.”
Then he high-fives Sohyun.
Sohyun is making a V sign with her fingers while looking at me.
I think I asked all the adults I know.
**
“What should I do? I don’t have a license either.”
“Yes? Mr. Chae doesn’t have a license either?”
“No. To be exact, there was one, but it’s not there anymore.”
It is not accurate.
It was very ambiguous.
“Are you sure you’re not drunk driving?”
“No. What are you talking about? It’s a renewal. I haven’t done it yet.”
“Then you can just renew it.”
“That’s right. You can do it.”
Agent Chae and I are having a conversation.
Sohyun poked her head in.
“I didn’t do it because I didn’t need it since it was a complete wardrobe license. I got my license when I was 20 and I’ve never driven a car since then.”
Oh, that won’t work.
Come to think of it, I’ve never heard of Manager Chae driving.
Well, there is public transportation anyway.
Anyway, if Manager Chae goes with me, it will be better than me taking the kids out to play by myself.
I picked up my phone and searched for detailed transportation information. I was looking down at my phone.
“Mister. Mister!”
Sohyun grabs the collar again and pulls it.
“Why? I’m busy.”
“I don’t want to take that bus. I want to take a car.”
He couldn’t bring himself to tell Manager Chae, so he took his anger out on me.
I felt a little sorry for Sohyun when I saw her like that.
So I lowered my head and didn’t even look up.
“Don’t go. Then. I’ll just take Junwoo and Da-eun.”
He added a warm word.
Sohyun, who got really excited from my warm words.
“I don’t want to. I’ll go with my sister. Don’t go, mister.”
I could hear the sound of heavy breathing coming from next to me.
I continued to ignore it and fiddled with my phone.
While looking for transportation with my head down like that.
“Oh, right. Then what about this director? He drives. He has a car.”
I heard Manager Chae’s voice from the side, and only then did I raise my head.
They even called the director here.
Are you serious?
When I opened my eyes wide and looked up, Manager Chae nodded.
I just thought to myself, but I guess he heard me.
**
Manager Chae talks to Director Lee on the phone.
We picked up the phone and talked for a while.
“Uh. The director asked me to change positions.”
He held out his cell phone to me.
“Me?”
“Yes. I have something to say.”
what?
Do you have anything to say to me about the water park?
He tilted his head and handed me the phone.
Let’s put our ear to the LCD like this.
The director’s voice was heard on the other end of the phone.
however.
“Brother, please do something.”
Something completely unexpected came out.
“Why? What’s going on now?”
“You keep telling me to persuade Youngjun.
“What about Director Chun?”
“I don’t know. I think I like Youngjun more. He keeps telling me to float, but what do I do?”
“Ah… why is that? Really.”
I found myself frowning as I answered.
what.
I had a conversation with Director Chun all day long in the office.
And Director Chun gave a more plausible answer.
I’ve replayed our last conversation in my head over and over again.
No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t get a feel for it.