Real Man

Chapter 633:

The more he was pushed, the more Deputy Jang Junsik bounced back.

“I’ll do it again.”

“Okay. Go ahead.”

“One of the biggest problems with Hansung smartphones right now is the design. This is due to the conflict between the development team and the design team…”

He was very impressive as he ran to the end without giving up.

His perseverance and passion for work were the same as before.

But there was one thing that had definitely changed.

It was his characteristic stubbornness.

-Deputy, it’s against the rules to go out during work and time. You have to go back right now.

Snicker.

Deputy Jang Junsik, who saw him, stopped talking and asked cautiously.

“Did I say something wrong?”

“No. The direction was fine.”

“Then…”

“But why can’t you go into more details?”

Deputy Jang Junsik’s eyes wavered at Yoo-hyun’s question.

He opened his mouth after hesitating.

“To be honest, I know the problems on the surface, but I don’t know the details because I’m not involved in them.”

“So you’re saying it’s lack of experience?”

“Sorry, yes… Yes. That’s right.”

“Don’t be discouraged. It’s natural. How can you know without experiencing it?”

“Don’t you know everything, Manager?”

How can Yoo-hyun know everything?

But he had a way to deal with this part.

Zing.

Just as he waited, the message came in and Yoo-hyun asked.

“Do you want to know the secret?”

“Yes? Oh, yes.”

“Before that, our throats are dry from talking. How about going to Insadong and having a cup of tea?”

“Yes. I’ll get ready right away.”

Deputy Jang Junsik got up right away at Yoo-hyun’s words.

It was no different from a life-and-death situation, but this was not enough.

Yoo-hyun wanted to nurture the potential of his beloved junior.

Not only for Deputy Jang Junsik, but also for the team, the department, and the company.

Insadong was quite quiet during weekdays.

Yoo-hyun entered a tea house and sat down by the window where the sunlight came in softly.

While Deputy Jang Junsik went to get the tea, Yoo-hyun browsed the news on his phone.

He smirked as he confirmed that there was nothing new.

“They’re good at making a fuss.”

This was a news that was deliberately released to check the market reaction.

Thanks to Gerard Kim’s smooth paving, the positive response to the return news was quite high.

It meant that the conditions for a bloodless entry were being met.

-I heard there’s talk of organizational restructuring within the group’s management headquarters.

He recalled Park Doo-sik’s words, and it seemed that the outline of the successor battle had already been drawn.

He wouldn’t come in for at least a month, would he?

Of course, the storm would start to rage before then.

‘I’m going to be pretty busy from now on.’

Yoo-hyun was thinking about this and that.

Thud.

Deputy Jang Junsik put down the tray he brought on the table.

Then he handed Yoo-hyun a cup of tea and asked.

“Do you have any worries?”

“No. Why?”

“You looked deep in thought, so I asked.”

“I was just doing some random thinking.”

Right now, Yoo-hyun cared more about this moment with his junior than Shin Kyungsoo’s game.

In that sense, the word random thinking was not wrong.

Yoo-hyun said casually, and Deputy Jang Junsik sighed in relief.

“Phew. I’m glad. It’s nothing serious.”

“Yeah. I’ll drink well.”

“Be careful, it’s hot.”

Deputy Jang Junsik grabbed his cup only after Yoo-hyun lifted his teacup.

Sip.

Yoo-hyun looked at his junior with new curiosity as he sipped his tea.

When did that guy start caring about others like this?

Come to think of it, he felt like he had been trying to please him lately.

He was still clumsy, but he was constantly improving.

Yoo-hyun smiled inwardly and asked abruptly after putting down his tea.

“Junsik, do you enjoy working at the company?”

“Yes. I enjoy it.”

“What do you enjoy so much?”

“I like the feeling of achieving something every day. I also feel a thrilling pleasure when the products I worked on are sold in the world. Most of all, I love the people I work with.”

Yoo-hyun chuckled at Deputy Jang Junsik’s fluent speech.

“Other employees would be shocked to hear that.”

“I’m serious.”

Yoo-hyun looked at Deputy Jang Junsik’s eyes full of determination and recalled the nonsense he spewed out every time he got drunk.

-My father was a policeman. He always told me to conform to the system. He taught me that the rules of the organization should be the priority.

His stubbornness and his sense of stability in the company system must have been influenced by his father.

There were certainly positive aspects to it.

But to break the mold and embrace people, he had to look further.

In that sense, Yoo-hyun wanted to broaden his junior’s perspective.

“I know, you like the company. That’s why I’m curious.”

“What are you curious about?”

“What do you want to be in the company in the future?”

“I want to work hard and be a needed person.”

It was a safe answer, but it was not enough.

Yoo-hyun went into more detail.

“Besides that, your career. You must have something you want to do. Or you might want to be a team leader or an executive someday.”

“That’s… I don’t know. I just like doing what you tell me to do, Manager.”

“No. You can’t do that anymore.”

“What? Is the reason why you keep teaching me today…”

‘What is he thinking?’

Jang Junsik, the deputy who looked anxious, was cut off by Yoo-hyun.

“Don’t misunderstand, I’m not leaving.”

“Yes. I understand.”

“It’s not that. I mean, think about what you want in the future. Don’t you have any ambition?”

Yoo-hyun had no intention of pushing him against his will.

He was worried about him, but Jang Junsik showed his determination.

“I do. I want to do better.”

“Then that’s enough.”

“What do you mean?”

“Let’s think together about what to do next.”

“Will that help you, sir?”

Jang Junsik looked cautious, perhaps because Yoo-hyun’s kindness was sudden.

Yoo-hyun spat out a confident voice without dragging it out.

“Very much.”

“Yes. Then I’ll do that.”

At the same time, Jang Junsik’s eyes sparkled.

Yoo-hyun checked Jang Junsik’s thoughts while drinking tea.

The conversation was very sincere, thanks to the subtle atmosphere of the tea house.

It included not only work-related topics, but also personal ones.

Maybe that’s why?

Jang Junsik felt very happy and curious.

‘Why is he asking me such personal questions?’

He must have a purpose as a respected mentor, but he couldn’t understand it because it was so sudden.

Nevertheless, Jang Junsik did not lose his concentration and widened his eyes.

“Wait a minute.”

Yoo-hyun interrupted the conversation and picked up his phone. He turned his head as he walked out.

Jang Junsik’s eyes naturally reached the entrance door.

Clang.

A woman in a rather flashy suit entered.

She was an attractive woman with brown short hair, white skin, and big eyes.

As soon as their eyes met, she smiled brightly.

“Brother!”

‘Brother?’

Jang Junsik was stunned, and Yoo-hyun raised his hand.

“Oh, you’re here?”

“…”

He didn’t know what was going on and blinked his eyes. Yoo-hyun introduced the woman to him.

“Junsik, this is my sister.”

“Ah…”

“So this is him. The one you told me about?”

“Yes. That’s right. He’s my junior who works with me.”

Yoo-hyun nodded, and the woman reached out her hand.

She had a cool smile.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Han Jaehui.”

“…”

Jang Junsik lost his words and remembered the last year-end party.

Two seniors had a malicious conversation after drinking a lot.

-Junsik, why don’t you have a girlfriend? You’re good-looking and polite.

-Ah. Yoo-hyun, don’t ask me that if you’re not going to introduce me to someone.

What did Yoo-hyun say after that?

He couldn’t remember well because he was drunk, but it seemed like a positive reaction.

Now Jang Junsik understood everything.

‘He was asking me those questions to introduce me to someone.’

And not just anyone, but his beloved sister.

That alone showed how much his senior cared about him.

So Jang Junsik was more serious.

He still had a crush on someone he had since college.

Could he meet someone else?

He wasn’t ready for that.

But it was awkward to refuse the opportunity that his mentor had arranged for him.

Thump.

Jang Junsik trembled his legs and made a big decision with a pale face.

Han Jaehui looked puzzled as she watched him.

“Huh? Your hand is clean.”

“Ah… I’m sorry.”

“You don’t have to be sorry.”

Jang Junsik looked at Han Jaehui and Yoo-hyun in turn.

He was very grateful and it was a good opportunity, but he couldn’t lie.

He straightened his back and bowed deeply.

“No, I’m really sorry.”

“Brother, what’s wrong with him?”

“I don’t know.”

Yoo-hyun tilted his head in confusion.

Jang Junsik closed his eyes and shouted with his back bent.

“I have someone I like! I can’t meet you when I’m not ready. I’m sorry!”

“…”

Ouch.

Yoo-hyun’s hand automatically went to his forehead.

Han Jaehui burst into laughter.

“Hahahaha! What’s wrong with him?”

“Huh?”

“Kkkkkkkkk! Oh, my stomach hurts. I knew it, you have a lot of fun at work. Now I know why.”

“That’s not it, you jerk.”

Yoo-hyun hid his face and shook his head. Han Jaehui laughed for a long time.

Yoo-hyun called Han Jaehui to tell her the vivid situation of the development center.

He also wanted to help his junior fill in his lack of experience in a comfortable atmosphere.

Jang Junsik, who heard the story later, couldn’t lift his head.

Han Jaehui cruelly teased his mistake.

“So you didn’t meet me for work, but with the intention of dating me.”

“No. That was never my intention. I just…”

“Or do you find me unattractive?”

“Of course not. You’re beautiful.”

“That’s right. You have a good eye.”

Han Jaehui nodded her head at Jang Junsik, who was waving his hand.

Yoo-hyun snorted as he saw it.

“Stop it. You’re childish.”

“Why, it was a very important question for my life.”

“Enough. Let’s just get to the point. He’s here to help you.”

“I know. Just do it.”

She sat up straight and opened her mouth.

“Ask me anything. I’ll show you the true face of the development center.”

“Just a moment. Let me get what I prepared.”

Swoosh.

Jang Junsik, whose face was red, took out a notebook from his bag.

It was full of dense handwriting.

It was obvious that he had prepared a lot.