Chapter 111
Chapter 111
I saw the news at work.
On the TV screen, Chairman Hong Woo-song and President Lee Se-yeop were taken into custody.
President Lee Se-yeop bowed his head, but Chairman Hong Woo-song looked at the camera with his head stiff.
He had a confident expression on his face as if he had done something wrong. Even going to prison probably won’t change your mind.
The union of the postal companies returned to work safely. The problematic overnight work was abolished, and a two-shift system was decided to be implemented immediately.
Taegyu said.
“Why did something so easy to solve have gotten to this point?”
“That’s it.”
The evidence is not new, and the law has not changed in the meantime.
It was just that the prosecution and the media were not doing their job.
Postal companies and Changju Consulting were punished, but Eunsung’s car escaped safely. This is because the postal company denied the company-level instructions and intervention, and even Eunsung Cha denied it.
The prosecution also did not investigate the Eunsung car.
Taek-gyu said as he lay down on the sofa.
“Anyway, it worked out.”
Still, I felt a bit uncomfortable.
Uncle Seok-beom is fortunate, but when I think of Uncle Jong-su, a corner of my heart is heavy. Even if the bereaved family is compensated now, the dead will not come back to life.
Had I known sooner, I could have prevented it… … .
“By the way, isn’t the night labor the worst in the financial sector? Even my older sister entered the Golden Gate and couldn’t sleep properly for several years.”
Indeed, the intensity of labor in the financial sector is murderous. However, there are no complaints because the rewards are large.
After a few years of hard work, an annual salary of 100 million is ridiculous.
“Originally, the intensity of labor is proportional to wages. Do you know that the military is hard for nothing?”
It’s hard to do that for a few hundred thousand won a month. If you give them 5 million won each, you can happily serve.
“Would you like to re-enlist for 1,000 a month?”
“Are you crazy? I won’t go even if I pay 5,000 a month.”
“Still, the reservists have to go.”
“… … .”
Ah, the reservist… … .
Can’t you pay for this?
* * *
I talked to Yuri after a long time.
[What are you doing, senpai? I haven’t been able to communicate well.]There was sadness in his voice.
“sorry. I was going to contact you after the X-Cop bid, but something suddenly happened.”
[A postal company case? I saw it on the news. Why did you go there?]“that… … .”
I summarized and told you what happened in the past. Upon hearing this, Yuri was startled.
[Really? How did that happen. Is he okay?]“You are much better now.”
[That’s fortunate.]Yuri changed the subject.
[More than that, it’s Christmas tomorrow, so what are you going to do? Do you have an appointment?]“Huh. there is.”
Yuri was startled by my words.
[What promise? Perhaps… … ?]“I decided to have dinner with my mother.”
[Oh, I see. Yes. Basically, Christmas is a day to spend with her family. It’s a very wholesome and good idea.]“… … .”
I think I lost some strength in my voice. Is it your mood?
I said sorry.
“Come back to work later. I’ll buy you something delicious and give you a tour of the company.”
[Really? I made a promise, senpai.]“Huh.”
I hung up the phone and was about to go to work, but I saw Taek-gyu lying on the sofa playing a game.
“Why do you always play games here? Go downstairs.”
“It’s boring to be alone.”
You can become a good manager only if you endure that boredom.
Aren’t you really supposed to take some management classes under Hyunjoo noona?
“Did you buy everything?”
While I was working, Taek-gyu went around to buy appliances and furniture for his house.
“Huh. I went to Seoseong Digital Plaza and a furniture store, and from here to there, I picked the most expensive one and asked for it to be delivered.”
“… … .”
did you do that again?
Taek-gyu put down the gamepad and said.
“I’m hungry. what to eat for lunch Would you like some jjajangmyeon?”
“… … Go to the cafeteria and eat.”
Michael Lee, CHO, created a cafeteria for the employees inside the building, as initially stated. All of the ingredients are organic, and the chefs from the hotel cook them themselves.
Around lunchtime, Ellie came over here.
“What are you doing, Jinhoo?”
“I’m going out for lunch.”
Ellie asked me.
“What is Jinhoo’s plan for Christmas?”
I did the same answer I gave to Yuri earlier.
“I decided to have dinner with my mother. We haven’t moved yet, but we’re going to take a look around our new house.”
“Ah, that’s right.”
“What about Ellie?”
At my question, Ellie put on a lonely expression.
“I have no plans. It’s so depressing to spend Christmas alone in another country.”
“Ah… … .”
I was so used to it that I forgot for a while. Ellie’s hometown is Hong Kong.
She had originally worked in Hong Kong, but when her older sister, Hyun-joo Ellie, was appointed as the Korean branch manager, she volunteered to follow.
She will be very lonely as she doesn’t have her family and friends in Korea.
“Can’t we spend it together with Hyunjoo noona?”
Ellie let out a long sigh.
“Ha, that’s right. I’m going to spend this Christmas with Jessica. If you are alone in the hotel room anyway, Jessica will call you to work.”
“… … .”
Christmas is the biggest festival in Christianity. For Eli, who is an Anglican, the emotion will be special.
But until this day, it’s work!
“May everyone have a merry Christmas and I will work while smelling cigarettes. I’ll just go.”
I turned around with her shoulders drooping and grabbed Ellie.
“Come on, wait a minute.”
Ellie immediately stopped her steps.
“why?”
“If it’s okay, let’s eat together for Christmas.”
She shook her head slightly.
“No. It’s a gathering with her family, so I’m sorry if I don’t notice.”
“What do you mean? When Ellie comes, her mother will be delighted too. I’ve met her once before.”
“Are you really okay?”
“of course. Taek-gyu will go with me anyway.”
Ellie’s eyes lit up and she grabbed my hand.
“Thank you. I think we will be able to spend a warm Christmas thanks to Jinhoo.”
“Oh, yes.”
Seeing that she likes her so much, she seems to have been very lonely all by herself.
Taek-gyu, who was lying on the sofa, stood up and said.
“Then I’ll have to ask my sister to go with me. Otherwise, won’t you be working alone?”
“That’s a good idea.”
Come to think of it… … .
Henry is also in Taj. Sangyeop senior will also go down to his hometown during the Lunar New Year.
Wouldn’t it be better to invite them all?
* * *
Her mother rather liked it when she heard that a lot of people were coming. X-Cop’s bodyguards were deployed in the house, and new housekeepers were also recruited.
We parked and then took the elevator up to the first floor.
The mother had arrived early and was ready to welcome her guests.
“Come on.”
On the long table in the main kitchen, various dishes were prepared, including cakes.
I asked in amazement.
“Did you prepare all this by yourself?”
Mother laughed and said.
“I prepared it with the working ladies. I sent them all back to spend Christmas with her family that they will stay.”
“Good job.”
We sat around the table.
I took the wine I had prepared and poured it into each glass.
“Everyone worked hard with Jinhoo for a year. We don’t have much, but please enjoy it.”
“I will enjoy this food!”
Mother asked Eli and Henry.
“Coming from abroad, everyone is having a hard time. Is it in your mouth?”
Henry spoke in awkward Korean.
“Delicious. I am eating well.”
Ellie smiled brightly.
“It’s so delicious. Take it easy, Mother.”
“Is that so?”
After we finished eating, we went to the living room. Firewood burned in the fireplace.
When everyone is together like this, there is a Christmas atmosphere.
Taek-gyu said as he sat on the sofa.
“It’s nice to have a house too. No matter how good a hotel is, it doesn’t feel like home.”
“That’s right.”
My mother said it was strange.
“The house is very nice. I never thought my son would live in a house like this.”
For your reference, Chairman Chae Young-eun, the previous owner of this house, is currently in detention and awaiting trial at the first trial.
“Did you finish looking around the house?”
Mother nodded her head.
“I’ve looked all over the place.”
“How about living together?”
At my words, my mother shook her head.
“I like that house. If you sleep in a place like this, you won’t be able to sleep.”
“You’re still bored by yourself.”
“OK. Before that, I talked to the ladies who worked while cooking, and they were all good people. Don’t be mean to them just because they give you a salary. When I go home, they are all precious mothers and family. Understand?”
“I see.”
“You shouldn’t be annoyed or angry like you did to your mother.”
“… … When am I?”
Ellie smiled next to her.
“Oh, did Jinhoo do that?”
“then. How troublesome she was when she was young.”
Taehyung smiled and nodded his head.
“Our Jinhoo had a lot of accidents. I should have taken good care of you.”
“… … .”
don’t laugh Half of those accidents happened with you.
Sangyeop senior said.
“Oh, it’s snowing.”
We all turned our heads at once. White snow was falling profusely.
Ellie looked out her window and said.
“So pretty.”
Whether it was the wine or the heat of the fireplace, Ellie’s cheeks were burning red. As usual, she wore a plaid skirt and a sweater, which she matched very well.
Hyunjoo’s older sister got up.
“awhile. I will go out.”(Read more @ wuxiax.com)
“Where are you going, sister?”
“To smoke a cigarette.”
Ellie said with a twinkle in her eyes.
“Let’s go together.”
Eventually we all went out to the garden. By then the garden had turned white.
Hyeon-joo’s older sister was smoking on one side, and Ellie was delighted like a child by touching her eyes.
“It doesn’t snow well in Hong Kong. So when I look into the eyes, it feels so strange. What do you think of Jinhoo when you see the snow?”
“I am… … .”
I thought for a moment and then said.
“I remember when I was in the military, picking up a shovel and cleaning my eyes to death.”
“… … .”
* * *
After Christmas, the company was very busy with year-end accounts.
In the meantime, I got a phone call. The caller was none other than Seo Sang-won, who leads the merger and acquisition team of Eunsung Motor Group.
[I thought about your suggestion.]“Have you decided?”
We met and offered a recruitment offer, but we did not have high expectations. He has already been branded as a traitor who leaked bids. If you come to us, you will be greatly criticized.
After a while, team leader Seo Sang-won said.
[I will believe the promise made by the representative.]“Is that true?”
[Yes. Can your team members accept it as well? I will guarantee my skills as they are colleagues I have worked with since I was in Redstone Group.]Even if you come alone, it’s a gam-deokji, but you’re going to bring your teammates too!
It’s like a pumpkin rolling in a vine.
I said with joy.
“of course. We will ensure that you will be able to work independently as before.”
[Thank you. Then I’ll see you as soon as the arrangement is finished.]After finishing the call, I raised my arms and cheered.
“Good!”
In order to recruit talented people like this in the financial sector, it has to work hard for a long time. However, thanks to Chan-Young Han’s shovel, he unintentionally caught a big fish.
* * *
The year-end party was held at the OTK Company Building.
Where the rumors spread (I can only guess), requests to attend flooded from here and there. In particular, the contact between the opposition parties and the opposition politicians was overflowing.
It was the logic that the enemy of the enemy is a friend, and that I will support them as much as I have a bad relationship with President Park Si-hyung and the ruling party, the Korean Gadang.
Some influential politicians have overtly expressed their hopes for sponsorship.
As long as you’re doing business in Korea, you can’t afford to ignore political issues at all.
We could hold hands later when we need them, but not now. When I go to meet politicians, it’s obvious what the media will say.
As it was an event that served as a closing ceremony, all requests from outsiders were rejected.
However, on the day of the party, an unexpected guest came to visit. Chase Southwell, the head of Golden Gate’s Asian branch, came to visit the Korean branch.
We met after a long time and greeted each other warmly.
Golden Gate, as well as OTK Company and K Company employees, were delighted with the appearance of the legendary Asian investor.
An eventful year has come to an end, and a new year has finally dawned.
