World Domination through Planet Development - Chapter 52



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Episode 52. Social Promotion Youth Association

The day of Android return.

“I… I can definitely see you again next time, right?”

One asked with a pitiful expression. It was a robot that was faithful to its emotional acting until the end.

“… … !”

But this moment was more sincere to Woo-seok than ever before. Because in the end, he had already done something.

“If it has been returned, please sign here.”

Woo-seok answered without paying any attention to the PDC staff who were breaking the mood.

“I’ll definitely come pick you up.”

So one of them left.

Woo-seok looked at the place where Hana had left with regret.

When on earth will I be able to bring them back? Fortunately, the androids that were loaned this time are not being resold. Well, that’s to be expected.

Sigh… How many years would it take to earn money to buy an Android?

I guess I’ll have to look into loans. PDC said they’re linking good financial products. But I’m unemployed so I’m not sure if I’ll be able to get a good deal.

“…sir!!”

Suddenly, I heard someone calling me urgently from behind.

“Customer Choi Woo-seok!”

Me? I heard Wooseok calling my name and turned around.

“yes?”

“Are you Choi Woo-seok?”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

“We have something to tell you. Do you have a good time?”

For me? What kind of survey is this?

“Ah… yes.”

“Thank you very much. Then I will guide you.”

Woo-seok followed the PDC employee who suddenly spoke to him and went somewhere.

The place we entered was a small conference room.

Are you really going to give away Android for free?

I was told to wait there for a moment, so I spent my time fantasizing about infinite positivity.

Crunch.

After a while, the person who opened the door and came in was CEO Cheon Jeong-woo.

“hello?”

“Uh… Huh!!”

Woo-seok jumped up in surprise.

“Are you Choi Woo-seok?”

“… Yes, that’s right!”

“Haha. Please sit down. It’s burdensome to have you standing like that.”

“Oh, yes!”

Representative Chun passed Woo-seok and sat across from him.

And then he started to tell the story calmly.

“Are you a little confused because I suddenly showed up?”

“Yes… a little.”

“Actually, the reason I came to see you like this is because I have something I want to suggest to you.”

“A suggestion?”

An offer? What kind of offer would you make to someone like me?

“I’m thinking about establishing a civic group.”

“A civic group…?”

I don’t know anything about that kind of thing.

“Should we say it is an organization that contributes to social development?”

“ah….”

“However, this may differ depending on the perspective, but many people may misunderstand it. Well, actually, it’s not really a misunderstanding.”

misunderstanding…?

“What kind of misunderstanding?”

“Because ultimately, it will have the effect of promoting our PDC products.”

Ah… I understand what you mean. But is it really necessary?

“Then is there a reason why it has to be a civic group? Can’t the PDC just promote it on its own?”

“I’d like to pursue a broader range of activities. Hmm… maybe something a bit political?”

I see. Now I understand a little bit.

“Ah… I see.”

“This is the Social Advancement Youth Association.”

“Social Promotion Youth Association…?”

“Yes, that is the name of the civic group we are establishing.”

… Social Promotion Youth Association.

“… … .”

Woo-seok nodded silently after hearing the name.

“As I said, we may make statements that are politically beneficial to our company. Of course, not right away.”

“… … .”

“Corporations intervene in politics. In South Korea, it is not something that is outwardly favored. Everyone does it secretly. This is especially true for our company, which is now under North Korean nationality.”

No matter how close unification is, the mention of the word North Korea definitely makes me feel like things are more serious.

“So, I invited Mr. Woo-seok to select someone who is really interested in this kind of work and make a recommendation. If you feel uncomfortable, you can leave right now. Please let me know at any time.”

“Ah… no, it’s okay.”

“Is that so? Then may I continue speaking?”

“…yes!”

Representative Chun continued speaking with a brighter expression as he heard Woo-seok’s powerful answer.

“The civic group will work with the goal of creating a kind of movement that will create a certain atmosphere in society. It will have the slogan, ‘Labor for robots.’”

“Labor will be given to robots…”

“It’s a slogan that’s easy to misunderstand, isn’t it? There’s no other company that can represent that slogan than our company.”

“…yes.”

“So you will be able to do a lot of good activities.”

“Is it a good activity?”

“Yes. Um… For example, we will help the visually impaired. Elderly people living alone, and people with disabilities who have difficulty using their bodies. We can start a campaign where Woo-seok visits them every weekend and helps them. I will tell you the location, and Woo-seok will contact them and go there. Then, there will always be a reporter there by chance. If we meet often, there will be more opportunities to be featured in articles.”

That’s how you do it. Pretending it’s a coincidence… .

“But does it have to be the weekend? I have free time on weekdays too.”

Not to brag, but wouldn’t that be more effective?

“Oh, there’s a reason for that. First of all, you have to bring your Android with you. On weekdays, your Android has to work and take responsibility for Woo-seok’s livelihood, right?”

Nod, nod. Woo-seok nodded absentmindedly.

“But actually, there’s no need to do that part either. Because if Mr. Woo-seok accepts my offer, I’m thinking of selling you two Androids. I’ll explain that part later. Anyway, even if it’s two, it’s a special benefit, so I have to hide it a little. So it has to look like you only have one. Do you understand?”

“Yes, I understand.”

Originally, it was planned to supply one unit per person, and the amount could increase to up to two units in the future.

“That’s why Mr. Woo-seok participates in volunteer work on weekends when he can bring his androids. This is the most important part. Mr. Woo-seok doesn’t go there to do good things. He goes there to show how good androids are. He must not forget his duty.”

Nod nod.

“Mr. Woo-seok should establish a civic group on his own, do volunteer work, and actively promote it. It would be effective if you did this for the people who got a taste of how good Android is through this tester, right?”

“I think so.”

“They have someone they know at PDC. So they can get a loan on reasonable terms and buy an Android right away. Don’t try to lure them like that. Instead, you have to make it a condition that they continue to participate in civic group activities. Of course, you can never tell anyone about my relationship with them.”

“…yes.”

“After that, if you become well-known enough, you may receive direct support from the PDC. They may even be able to pay your salary internally, so your living expenses will be more comfortable.”

“yes.”

“Um… And in the case of the two Androids I mentioned earlier, I think Woo-seok should be given the benefit first. Wouldn’t that be better than just one? If you accept my offer.”

“Well… I guess so.”

“But it’s not free. You will purchase it through a financial product we provide.”

I was shocked because I thought he was talking about cash. If it costs two Androids, it obviously can’t be cash. It’s expensive enough.

“Yes, of course.”

“If someone happens to see or suspect that you are using two Androids, you should at least have proof that you purchased them with your own money.”

It is certainly a big blow to have two Androids while claiming to be a voluntary civic group.

Anyway, right now PDC is prioritizing distribution one by one. And if it becomes known that it is being distributed free of charge, it will be irreversible.

“I believe that Mr. Woo-seok will be as careful as possible in that regard. In the case of financial products, we will provide you with the lowest interest rates that you will ever see in Korea, and in the brokerage system, Mr. Woo-seok’s Android will be given top priority in finding you a job. Your income will never stop. What do you think?”

“… … .”

Woo-seok’s expression became serious after hearing the whole story.

“Haha, I asked for too much, didn’t I? You can think about it carefully and give me an answer later, but you can leave now for today. Do you have any questions?”

“Oh, by the way… Are you making this offer to anyone else besides me?”

“No. How could that be? Security is the most important thing.”

Representative Chun spoke nonchalantly as if it was obvious. Woo-seok was extremely flustered.

“Yes… Yes? Why… Why?”

“Rather, I would like to ask you. Do you think that Mr. Woo-seok is not confident in this kind of work? You never know. You might be qualified to do something like a spy in a movie, carrying out a secret mission given to you.”

No, does this have anything to do with that…?

“This is a secret that only Woo-seok and I know.”

“Rain… It’s a secret…?”

“Yes, it’s a secret. If this information gets out, there will be one of two culprits. It’s either Woo-seok or me. Do you know what I mean?”

Gulp.

Woo-seok swallowed with a nervous expression.

“… … .”

“So you’ll keep it a secret, right?”

Woo-seok left the PDC without giving an answer to the proposal.

… Did you really offer it only to me?

If you think about it deeply, it’s a proposal that only goes back and forth between you and me. You say it like this, but then you find out that over 100 people made proposals.

… But I don’t think that’s the case. I don’t think they’re such different people. In that case, wouldn’t it be too easy to get caught?

What if I accept a job and get caught later? What if I get involved in something illegal and it goes wrong? Isn’t that really the end of my life?

A pile of earthworms.

If it’s a secret that only the two of you know, isn’t this the same as cutting off the tail if something goes wrong?

Huh… I don’t know. I guess it’s better not to do something so dangerous. I don’t know if it’s illegal or not, but I feel bad about doing it in secret.

Beep beep.

Woo-seok arrived home without realizing it, opened the door, and came in.

“Are you here? How was the robot wife?”

His mother welcomed him.

“huh.”

The mother looked secretly disappointed at Woo-seok’s answer.

It was dinner time. The family gathered again around the dinner table.

“Woo-seok, you. Mom said someone she knows can help you find a position at a company. Try going there.”

It’s common to worry about getting a job while eating.

“Where?”

“It doesn’t matter what kind of company it is. What matters is the mindset that you have to gain experience. You want to get full on the first try… .”

Woo-seok responded indifferently to the nagging that followed.

“I’ll think about it.”

Woo-seok came into his room after dinner and lay down on the bed.

“ha….”

You told me to join the company I was introduced to? It was probably a small to medium-sized company. I didn’t expect much. I just thought I should get a job at a large company.

But the reality is that it is also a lot. The number of jobs in large corporations is 10% to 20% of the total. Depending on the industry, the competition rate can be much fiercer.

This means that at least 80% of South Korean workers end up working in jobs other than those of large corporations. That is an ordinary life.

“Am I living an ordinary life…?”

When I was young, I thought that if I didn’t get into a big company, I was a loser in life.

I don’t know why. It was just the atmosphere. My parents also told me to become a doctor, a judge, or a prosecutor, so I don’t think it’s just my imagination.

And now you’re telling me to go anywhere?

It’s not that I don’t understand what you’re saying. I’m not that young to not know reality… I know it clearly though…

Representative Chun’s suggestion comes to mind.

Secret… You said friends? Shit, that’s not it. What should I say? Secret business? Partnership?

The conclusion is that he will become CEO Chun’s confidant. I don’t know if I should call him a confidant or a president.

Woo-seok searched for PDC on his smartphone.

A few months ago, an article came out: Nanosoft’s $10 billion.

Recent news. Zeronet subscribers surpass 2 million. Opening a new era for Android… .

PDC is a promising large company. It is the kind of company that people my age aspire to work for these days. It has declined somewhat since I moved to North Korea, but everyone still wants to work there.

The head of that company made that request to me alone.

Did you say Social Advancement Youth Association?

… It’s strange. Why would I ever turn this down? It’s a good thing, and the two androids are making money for me. And behind the scenes, I’m even getting to know the head of PDC.

Live an ordinary life?

Don’t make me laugh. I’m special.