[Episode 86] Things I Want to Protect
After hearing all of Siwoo Lee’s story, Park Soo-beom hardened his expression.
In fact, talking about such an incident was not very good for Lee Si-woo.
Because it may seem like a mistake that he, the CEO, did not know what was going on at his company.
However, Park Soo-beom was also the chairman of a large company.
Therefore, I was able to empathize with the embarrassment that Siwoo Lee was feeling.
“It happened.”
“I suspect that Jang Cheol-soo, director of Daehan Steel, is behind the incident, but there is only a heart attack, no physical evidence.”
Park Soo-beom has gone through countless hardships and adversity as he came to this position.
He too was subjected to numerous checks and obstacles, and in order to overcome them, he had to see all kinds of filthiness.
Therefore, he thought that since Nuri’s growth is good these days, someone must have done something to check it.
“A giant has appeared more than I thought. Come to think of it, I heard that director Jang Cheol-soo and Vice President Moon Jae-shin also had a legal battle. I think he probably moved with a grudge for that.”
“yes. I am suspicious of him for similar reasons. However, the reality is that we do not know exactly who he is. Even if I asked the vice president, he didn’t tell me… … .”
“There will be no choice but to do so. Even reliving those memories would be painful. May I speak for you?”
Park Soo-beom seemed to know about the relationship between Jang Cheol-soo and Moon Jae-shin.
Si-woo Lee thought for a moment whether to ask him, then shook his head.
“I am grateful, but I will listen to the story of the vice president.”
“You thought well. It will be painful for the vice president, but it was also something that we had to overcome at some point.”
“Oh, and there is a high probability that there is also the ore unemployment.”
“It’s the mining industry… … .”
“Not only that, but there’s a good chance there are a lot of companies involved in this. The redevelopment project in Pyeongtaek is so greedy.”
“The president’s prediction is correct. There are a lot of writers who will do anything to get what they want.”
The weak are culled.
The strong grow bigger by preying on the weak.
It is an implicit rule that can be established in any society.
In such a world, Siwoo Lee’s words and deeds, who do not persecute, despise, and respect the relatively weak, could act as a weakness.
“Maybe now is the most difficult time for Nuri but the CEO. But if you can overcome this difficulty, your enjoyment will be stronger.”
“Thank you for those kind words. I came here today to say hello because I thought I might get some help later. I don’t want to hide my intentions even like this.”
“Haha, why do I like CEO Lee for this part?”
It keeps the good and hides it, but never deceives others.
Especially if it’s an emotion.
That was Siwoo’s course of action.
Such honesty may be a burden to some, but Siwoo Lee instinctively knew the line drawn by the other person better than anyone.
So, regardless of age or gender, I was able to have a conversation without discomfort.
However, on the premise that the subject does not have malicious feelings toward him.
After a brief conversation with Park Soo-beom, Lee Si-woo checked the time and stood up.
“Then I’ll see you next time.”
“You can come here often. If possible, please contact us first and then visit us. If you come to me when I’m away for nothing, wouldn’t it be a waste of time?”
I was lucky today and didn’t have any plans outside.
However, Park Soo-beom has an outside schedule almost once a day.
“I will.”
“Don’t think too hard, you can contact us at any time. If you need advice or help, please do not hesitate to contact us.”
Having received help first, it was natural to pay the price for it.
Therefore, Park Soo-beom also wanted to repay the favor someday.
However, it seemed that the opportunity came sooner than expected.
“I will.”
Ishiu smiled faintly and bowed his head.
* * *
Park Tae-moon, who watched the uproar yesterday, sat quietly in the corner and closed his eyes.
Choi Moon-shik looked at him as if worried.
“Director Park, what are you thinking about?”
Park Tae-moon woke up to Choi Moon-sik’s voice.
“Moonshik-ah.”
A person who used to be called only by job title when working suddenly calls by name.
Choi Moon-sik sat next to him at his calm voice.
Park Tae-moon continued.
“Honestly, how many people in Nuri can you trust?”
“Yeah… It must be the vice president, the directors, and the managers who were the early members.”
After this incident, the directors had to move frantically.
Siwoo Lee was proceeding with the post-processing of this incident until he moved directly to Gangdong.
“But what are you and I doing here?”
“Um, I need someone to take charge of the site. In fact, the reason why the CEO can move so freely is because we are here, isn’t it?”
“Hey, that’s not wrong, but… just boring I refused the directorship because of my physical condition, but in fact, it is more accurate to say that I am not confident than my body has deteriorated.”
It was true that the body was hard.
However, since he has been taking care of his body that much, there was no big problem.
However, I was afraid that Nuri would be ruined because of myself after receiving the great title of Issa for nothing.
No, to be precise, I was afraid of being treated as an incompetent person because I couldn’t do my part.
“What anew… I know, and everyone knows. Even the CEO must have known from the beginning?”
“What?!”
At Choi Moon-sik’s words, he jumped up from his seat.
“Ugh, surprise.”
“Does the president even know?”
“yes. You were like that last time. Now, the manager seems to be unsure of his position as a director… To be honest, I wanted to stabilize the company with the help of Manager Park, but rather than that, I said that I wanted to wait for the manager.”
“ha… … .”
“Isn’t it wonderful, our representative?”
“okay… … .”
“Now stop wandering around and make up your mind, bro. You can’t always be in the same position as me, can you?”
“… naughty bastard.”
“Heh, there’s a saying that you get one more mochi for a mean person. Do you know that I am doing this for nothing? I’m not doing this because I’m going to give you a cake if you stick with it.”
“Anyway, it’s a rip off… … .”
“Haha, you know I’m joking, right?”
Seeing Park Tae-moon loosened up a bit, Choi Moon-sik smiled faintly.
“And when it comes to the field, your brother is better than the two directors.”
“Well… that… … .”
“Uh-huh, I have spare time, but I tend to have a bit of an eye on the scene. Believe me, brother. Where have you been deceived?”
“Damn, I mean… … .”
Siwoo Lee, who had been running around busy since morning, walked to the place where the two of them were just at the right time.
“What are you two doing?”
“Ah, President. I was talking. That’s fine. I heard that Manager Park has something he wants to say to the CEO.”
Choi Moon-sik did not miss this opportunity and provided the opportunity.
At those words, Park Tae-moon just opened his eyes in amazement.
Lee Si-woo, who read something unusual, asked Park Tae-moon.
“Well, shall we go to the office and talk?”
“… That’s right.”
After staring at Choi Moon-shik once, Park Tae-moon went into the office with Lee Si-woo.
Siwoo Lee said, handed him a cup of coffee.
“Have you decided now?”
Park Tae-moon sighed inwardly at the question.
He must not have heard the conversation because he was far away, but he seemed to know what he was thinking just from the atmosphere.
Former CEO Lee Do-woon thought that his son’s farm work was amazing.
Park Tae-moon, who was looking at the paper cup filled with coffee, raised his head.
“Siu.”
“Yes, uncle.”
“Can I help?”
“If he says he can’t be helpful, there’s no one employee who can help me.”
It wasn’t just about being able to help.
He was a person who was with me from the beginning of the new Nuri, and he was also someone I could trust and rely on.
Like the root of a tree, it was not well exposed, but he was a person who quietly supported the tree so that it could grow well in the ground.
“I want you to be a director in charge of other branches.”
“Another point… … .”
“Oh, of course you can stay here if you want. Still, I would like you to accept one title of Director.”
“… Can I do it?”
“sure. The man I know is more responsible and meticulous than anyone else.”
Park Tae-moon made eye contact with Lee Si-woo, who was looking at him.
Infinitely clean and clear eyes.
It was a look without a single lie.
Park Tae-moon thought that only Lee Do-woon and Lee Do-woon were the only people who could truly say such a shriveled word.
“Even though there is a problem while running a branch, why are you trying to expand the network even by sending me away? You weren’t that greedy, were you?”
Park Tae-moon also knew that Si-woo Lee wasn’t doing this simply because of his greed for money.
No, Park Tae-moon knew why Si-woo Lee was doing this.
However, I just wanted to confirm it again with his mouth.
“I want to protect it.”
I want to protect my family.
It’s not good to objectify everyone, but Siwoo Lee believed that everyone would be the same for this one fact.
I can’t help but want to protect the person I truly consider my family.
Nuri’s employees were his parents and brothers.
Therefore, the family’s fence and enjoyment had to grow bigger.
In order not to be insulted by my family, for the future of my family.
“And above all else, I want to make my father’s dream come true.”
“… … .”
“So, sir, please help me. I need your help.”
Park Tae-moon, Choi Moon-sik, Kang Pil-joong.
Without these three people, Siwoo Lee would have been sitting down without even starting properly.
He had a special ability that was different from others, but it was a powerless ability alone.
“okay. It is not polite to refuse even when our representative says this.”
“mister… … !”
“Still, what I’ve decided to do, I don’t want to remain as a trouser director who only takes charge of one branch. I want to be in charge of the field by your side.”
“I will do whatever you want.”
“This is so… This request is not for you, but for me… And I want to take over the management of other branches. Of course, each branch has a separate person in charge.”
“It’s not that difficult. I will take action as soon as everything is sorted out.”
“Thank you.”
“I am more grateful. Thanks to you, I can feel at ease in the field. Difficult times will come, but thanks to you, I feel like an hour has been saved. I wish you all the best in the future.”
* * *
After finishing the day’s work, Kang Pil-joong and Jin Jun-sik came into the office looking haggard.
“CEO, because you called me… … .”
“Yesterday I was so angry that I didn’t even know… Sorry for being rude.”
Kang Pil-joong shook his head in response to Si-woo Lee’s apology.
“no. I understand enough. It’s clearly our mistake, and I’m rather grateful that it ended in a scolding. It’s okay if you don’t apologize.”
“What Director Kang said is correct. No matter how busy you are, you shouldn’t have neglected to check the branch, I’m sorry.”
There was some truth to what the two said, but it was true that they were rude to an adult with an age difference.
Fortunately, there is good news about Park Tae-moon.
“Oh, and I’m planning to promote Park Tae-moon to the director, so please let me know if you have any opinions on this.”
Then Kang Pil-joong, who was dying, raised his head.
“Did Manager Park accept it?”
“Yes, you made a decision today.”
“… Fortunately, the.”
Kang Pil-joong had similar thoughts to Lee Si-woo.
Park Tae-moon’s presence as a manager was so great.
It was his wish that he would make up his mind and take responsibility for his position as a director.
Still, he agreed with Siwoo Lee, saying that it is best to wait because we cannot force such a thought.
“Director Park will be responsible for managing all branches from now on. And I have something to discuss with you two.”
Jin Jun-sik was nervous at Lee Si-woo’s determined eyes.
“I want to organize points 2, 3 and 4.”
“CEO… … .”
“And I’m planning to buy the land around here with the money I cleared out of the branches.”
