[Episode 46] The Last Button
I haven’t found a new job for over a month.
Lee Seok-jun, who woke up late for lunch today too, came out of the living room with a bubbly appearance.
“Piljung’s uncle came and left.”
“when?”
“About eight in the morning? Because he said he would go to work after helping the kids go to school.”
Emotional workplace.
He was getting paid for resigning without a plan.
I submitted resumes here and there, but at least in this area, there was no company that could write Seok-Jun Lee.
Just as I was contemplating whether to go further, Kang Pil-joong came and started to persuade him.
It was said that The K Besteel and Nuri Recycling had many differences.
“Hey, don’t do that… … .”
“How about you stop wandering around and listen to your uncle?”
“I don’t know if it’s anywhere else… It is not enjoyed.”
Nuri Recycling is the opposite of The K Besteel.
Lee Seok-jun also knew what kind of fight the two were fighting.
Although he left the company in disappointment, The K Besteel was a place he had a passion for for five years.
“Then let’s go back to The K. Did you say that the person you displeased, named Manager Jang, was also fired? Of course, there is a Deputy Chief of Staff, but he said he doesn’t know how to do anything.”
“I don’t want to be more disappointed. And I nailed it to the boss saying he would never go back.”
“I want you to either relax, or get busy, or both. What do you think I mean when I take a break?”
Seok-Jun Lee has been busy for a month.
Because of that, he was taking a break from work, but that didn’t mean he had achieved any remarkable results.
“know. I want to get a good rest too… I’m so nervous.”
“So, I will accept your uncle’s proposal. You are most comfortable when you are working. yes?”
“ha… … .”
“My uncle asked me to tell you that we should have a drink this evening. Don’t go out today, just rest at home.”
Lee Seok-jun nodded his head at his wife’s words and went into the bathroom.
Then, she said
“I have an appointment with a friend today, so I think I will have to leave. The side dishes and rice are already prepared, so eat well.”
“yes.”
When Lee Seok-jun answered without strength and went into the bathroom, Choi Ji-soo let out a small sigh.
* * *
When Choi Ji-soo finished the promised schedule and came home in the evening, Lee Seok-jun was getting ready to change into casual clothes.
“Are you leaving now?”
“yes. Phil Joong-nim said that if he doesn’t come out today, the show will be over.”
“Bye. Don’t just listen negatively, listen positively.”
“Okay. I will be back.”
After telling Choi Ji-soo that he was going to visit, Lee Seok-jun left the house and walked to the meeting place.
He opened the door of the meat shop in front of the house and went inside.
Then, two people sitting on the other side of the store came into view.
They were Kang Pil-joong and Lee Jun.
Seok-Jun Lee approached him with a firm expression.
“I didn’t know that Jun Lee would also come.”
“That’s it. Sit down.”
There were a total of four cups prepared on the table. And spoons and chopsticks were neatly placed in their seats.
“Are you coming for one more minute?”
“Also, you’re quick-witted. You will be here soon.”
I couldn’t think of a person related to the three people gathered here.
‘no way? it won’t be You won’t come in person to convince someone like me.’
Someone not related to Seok-Jun Lee, but someone related to the two people here.
Siwoo Lee, the representative of Nuri Recycling, came to his mind.
Kang Pil-joong poured soju into Lee Seok-jun’s glass.
“I heard from Jesu. Are you planning to work in the countryside?”
“Well, the kids are all grown up now. Leaving her mother alone, I only go back and forth on weekends.”
“Aren’t you thinking too hard?”
“But you can’t go to Nuri as you said. Excuse me, CEO Nuri, and other problems may arise with The K.”
“Hey, why are you worried about that?”
“I am a person with a conscience.”
Lee Joon grumbled at Lee Seok-jun’s calm words.
“Did a conscientious man keep quiet when I was cornered?”
“that… Even if you have ten mouths, you have nothing to say. Because it’s my fault. But at the time, I thought the boss was right.”
“tt, what is right? It’s understandable that you’re stealing things from the field, but was it right to have them steal stuff from junk dealers in the same industry?”
“That’s why I regret it so deeply now.”
Kang Pil-joong shook his head at the sight of the two of them starting to raise their voices.
“Stop it, both of you. Jun-ah, don’t be too obsessed with the past.”
“But bro… … .”
“I understand the sadness you received from Seok-jun, but you didn’t come here to fight.”
Tiling-
Just then, a young man entered the store.
The handsome young man made eye contact with Kang Pil-joong and walked up to him.
“I am a little late. Suddenly, Director Jin came to visit. It’s the second time I’ve seen you, Mr. Lee.”
Lee Si-woo smiled faintly and bowed his head toward Lee Seok-jun, who was sitting in his seat.
“Daddy, sir… … .”
“I came here directly because even the persuasion of Manager Kang was useless, did you feel any discomfort?”
“Oh, no.”
What was expected was correct.
When Si-woo Lee, who he thought would be a person who would not regret going to Nuri recycling, appeared, Seok-jun Lee got up from his seat and bowed his head.
“Then will you join me?”
“Yes, you can sit down. But how do you get here… … .”
“You said it. Director Kang’s persuasion didn’t seem to work, so I said I came.”
Si-woo Lee, who looked at Seok-jun Lee’s blank expression, sat down.
“He said he couldn’t rest for a month, and he was busy circulating resumes here and there.”
At Lee Si-woo’s words, Lee Seok-jun looked at Kang Pil-joong blankly.
Still, there were a few strange things in his words to come to Nuri recycling.
I knew that the two were close, but I wondered if Si-woo Lee could accept him, who was once a competitor.
“Oh, have you already had a drink? Please give me a drink too, Manager Kang.”
again-
People who suddenly became quiet.
Siwoo Lee said while touching the soju glass.
“I heard a lot about this from my father.”
“I learned a lot from the CEO’s father. It helped me a lot in many ways.”
“I want Deputy Chief Lee to come to Nuri. Of course, I understand that The K is conscious.”
“I think it’s a nuisance to both President Yoo Jae-woo and the CEO, but… … .”
“Minnae is a modifier used only by people like Deputy Chief Gong. I heard that they don’t know how to do anything in the field. I heard that even among the guests, the image of Deputy Chief Gong was not very good.”
“I do, but… … .”
“But I know that Deputy Manager Lee is completely different from Deputy Director Gong. I know that he is the best at what he does.”
“Thanks for the compliment, but I’m not that great.”
“It is enough to know how to handle a fork crane and load a car. This is what my father said. The only coveted employee at The K.”
“no way… Could that be me?”
“I believe in my father’s eyes. Therefore, I hope that the deputy director also does not lower his own value.”
* * *
The lawsuit did not go into a long battle.
Because The K Besteel didn’t hire a lawyer to defend the case.
As a result of the lawsuit, the charges of embezzlement were recognized and the claim for damages presented by Nuri Recycling was accepted.
The amount of embezzlement of Jang Seong-woo revealed in the data is about 70 million won.
And when the sentencing was decided, The K Besteel quickly offered the settlement amount.
“You were offering 100 million as a settlement? I think it will be difficult to receive a larger amount than this.”
“Then please proceed. And did you find the whereabouts of Director Jang Seong-woo?”
“yet. I was wanted, but I’m not at home… It was like being completely submerged.”
Jang Seong-woo, who had been visiting every day, did not come again at some point.
“Don’t worry about it any more. The police will take care of the rest. By the way, my uncle suffered a lot too.”
“What trouble? On the contrary, I felt cool inside. Now you’ll have an hour to spare.”
“What is that… I don’t think there will be any changes in what I do in the future, but I’m still sober because I have nothing to worry about with a headache.”
Since becoming the CEO of Nuri Recycling, Siwoo Lee has never been at ease.
Should we solve the financial problem, prepare for a lawsuit, or prepare for Jang Seong-woo’s masterpiece?
I felt like I wanted to commend myself for solving such problems without much noise.
Most of all, he was most happy that he was now able to focus on Nuri recycling with a more comfortable feeling.
“I will go. Although the case is closed, we will see you often.”
“Absolutely. I will contact you.”
* * *
Kang Pil-joong bowed his head to express his gratitude to Shin Woo-cheol, who was leaving the car, and was able to immediately face a familiar face.
It was Lee Seok-jun.
Lee Seok-jun, who appeared neatly dressed, entered the yard and greeted him.
“Who is this? Have you made a decision in your heart?”
“Yes, brother.”
After having a drink with Siwoo Lee, he thought about it countless times for a week.
And came to a conclusion.
I thought that I would be happy if I worked for someone who recognized my worth.
At that time, Lee Jun, who had been left in the yard because there was no need to go outside, approached him and said with a smile.
“Go in. You will be in the office.”
Lee Seok-jun went into the office to meet Lee Si-woo.
“Ah, this chief.”
“Do you have a moment?”
“Sure. Sit. Can I get you a cup of coffee?”
“it’s okay. Well, when I start working now, I’m going to drink every day.”
At Lee Seok-jun’s words, Lee Si-woo gave a faint smile.
“Looks like you have made a decision.”
“I will do my best in the future. Can you help me realize my dream that I couldn’t achieve at The-K?”
“Is this the deputy chief’s target?”
“Yes, it is.”
“You’re going to dream, so set your goals bigger.”
There was only one place larger than the subject.
ironworks.
Siwoo Lee’s goal was to be a steel mill.
For those who do scrap metal, it’s like a big company.
In fact, well-known large corporations were entering the steel mill business.
“The saying to dream bigger than the target is… … .”
“My goal is not a target. It’s just a passing step. It may take 10 years or more, but I want to make my dreams bigger.”
“To the ironworks… … .”
“There will probably be a lot of trial and error, and there will be times when you get frustrated. It may be difficult to hang on for the rest of your life. But you don’t have to be frustrated before you even start.”
After saying these words, Si-Woo held out his hand.
It was clear that great hardship and adversity awaited him to start as a junk dealer and become a steel mill.
However, Siwoo Lee wanted to make the best of this Nuri recycling left by his father.
‘More than anything else, I have the ability to generate scrap metal and future poetry. Even if it takes time, it won’t be impossible to make Nuri the best.’
After hearing Si-woo Lee’s dream, Seok-jun Lee looked at the little boss who had a big dream.
Then he smiled contentedly.
“I will do my best to support the representative’s goal.”
“Haha, should you be prepared?”
“It has already been decided.”
“You should have a view that can see not only scrap metal, but now even waste, as a whole. Are you okay?”
“yes?”
“I plan to get all the waste transportation licenses within a year or less. Administratively, you may have to go crazy.”
Scrap metal alone could not make it to the ironworks.
In the end, he had to decide which business to become a serve, and Siwoo Lee wanted the serve to become a waste business.
“It’s waste… … .”
“It will probably require a lot of study.”
Besides, there were more scammers in the waste market than on this floor.
So it would be a risky business.
But there was no need to be afraid.
‘Now is the time to focus on scrap metal. It’ll take a year to properly dispose of the waste. As long as the plan goes well.’
