The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 118

117

Gangnam, at a high-end Japanese restaurant.

Chief Hasungtae hurried over at the summons of Congressman Jeonghun.

He knew today was the day of the general assembly of lawmakers. The fate of the bill must have already been decided.

It was naturally a tense moment for Chief Hasungtae.

‘Business or whatever, if it doesn’t pass, everything will be for naught,’ he thought.

“The opposition parties are vehemently against it, so the proposal has been put on hold.”

Congressman Jeonghun’s first words were shocking.

“…W-What do you mean? Does that mean it was rejected again?!”

Chief Hasungtae’s expression instantly hardened.

Congressman Jeonghun forced a smile and shook his head.

“That’s not the case. We’ve decided to run a pilot operation for a month.”

“A pilot operation?”

“Yes. Well, if there aren’t any major accidents during the operation, it’ll pass. In the end, it’s no different from being proposed.”

“……I see.”

Chief Hasungtae finally relaxed his expression.

Of course, he knew that Congressman Jeonghun’s words were somewhat exaggerated, but he didn’t care much now.

Just being able to start the business was enough.

“So, is the preparation going well? I heard that you’re leaving Hanbyul Corporation to create a new subsidiary altogether? The name is……”

“Hanbyul Dungeon.”

Chief Hasungtae replied immediately.

“We have the basics covered. We’ve also put together three operation teams with decent guys from freelancers and guilds.”

“Will three teams be enough? This is going to be a gold mine of a business.”

“Well, we plan to gradually increase the number in the future.”

“I see. By the way, you could have just stayed put and taken over Hanbyul Corporation… Is there a reason why you’re taking the risk and starting a business yourself?”

Congressman Jeonghun voiced a question he had been pondering for some time.

In his view, there was no need to go through all this trouble.

“Hanbyul Corporation is a company that my father built. A young man shouldn’t be thinking about getting handouts from the start.”

“Hahaha! That’s right. A man should build his own achievements with his own hands. Good thinking.”

As Congressman Jeonghun nodded, Chief Hasungtae remained silent.

In fact, the reason he left Hanbyul Corporation, where his future was guaranteed, and jumped into a new business was not just because of a spirit of challenge.

It was more to gain recognition from his grandfather, Chairman Hadeoksu.

To gain the recognition of the head of the group and stand at the top of Hanbyul Group.

With his younger siblings growing their own small independent businesses, he couldn’t stay under his father’s wing forever.

He had to make his own business a success this time.

‘Well, there’s no need to bring that up here,’ he thought.

At that moment, Congressman Jeonghun, who was sipping sake [Japanese rice wine], spoke again.

“As you know, when privatization is implemented, corporations and local governments will all jump into the dungeon business. It seems that GT Group and Ogak Group have also caught wind of it and are hurriedly starting their businesses.”

“They won’t be able to catch up with us even if they start preparing now.”

“I know, but… In my opinion, the competitiveness of this dungeon business lies not in the operation teams but in the cleaning teams. Operation teams are easily assembled since there are hunters everywhere, but……”

“Yes. Not the cleaning teams.”

A job that is essential for operations, but no one wants to do easily.

It was obvious that there would be a shortage when dungeon privatization was implemented.

Whether they knew it or not, the company that acquired Karma Corporation, the almost unique cleaning service provider, would take the lead.

‘But well, it seems like almost everything has come over to our side…….’

All the desired cards were gathered.

This was a game he couldn’t lose.

Chief Hasungtae had to try hard to hide his smile.

“Anyway, I’m just saying do well. If you secure Karma Corporation, you’ll become the best private dungeon company in the country.”

“Thank you for the advice.”

Chief Hataesik outwardly expressed his gratitude, but his inner thoughts were different.

‘He already knew the story better than the Congressman did.’

‘If you’re a politician, you should stick to politics. Why are you presumptuously advising a businessman on business?’

“So… when is the implementation date?”

“Starting next Monday.”

Finally, it begins.

Chief Hasungtae nodded and raised his glass.

***

Chief Oh Jaeyeop’s private office, located separately in Karma Corporation.

While he was busy working, his phone rang.

「How is it going? Is the work manageable?」

Without even looking, it was a call from Sales Director Hasungtae.

“Couldn’t be better. I’ve established dominance from the start, so there’s nothing particularly difficult.”

「What’s the internal situation?」

“It’s quite good. I’m involved in most of the work… and above all, the CEO is surprisingly ignorant in this area. I guess you could say he’s a cleaner by trade.”

「It’s not a good habit to judge hastily based on background. Even so, he was someone who briefly led the heyday of the association.」

“Well… he may be an expert in that area, but he certainly doesn’t seem to have the temperament of a businessman.”

Laughter was heard from beyond the phone.

「The reason I contacted you is not about that, but about dungeon privatization. It seems that the pilot implementation will start next Monday.」

“Has it already come to that?”

「Yes. Well, it seems that enough groundwork has been laid, so we should slowly take it over to our side. Until then, focus on preparing diligently.」

“Of course.”

「Well, if CEO Kim Junwoo willingly joins our side, it doesn’t matter, but if he comes out even a little bit against us…….」

“We’ll have to cut him off.”

Chief Oh replied calmly.

There was no need for lengthy explanations as they had already discussed it sufficiently in advance.

「Do we have more than half of our shares?」

“Not yet… but with 16% under the Director’s name, 12% under Hanbyul Insurance, 12% under the Hanbyul Scholarship Foundation, and 8% under the Chairman’s name, we hold a total of 48%.”

「It’ll be soon. Anyway, please put in a little more effort. As you know, Chief Oh’s role is very important for Hanbyul Dungeon to succeed. Ah… should I call you Director now?」

“Hahaha! Then I should call you President now.”

As they exchanged excited words, they were confident of success.

Knock, knock―.

At that moment, the sound of knocking suddenly rang out.

“Um… Director.”

Team Leader Mun Soyeon from Team 1 suddenly opened the door and came in.

“Ah, yes……. A staff member came to see me now… Yes, yes, I’ll contact you again.”

Chief Oh Jaeyeop hurriedly hung up the phone.

“Did I say you could come in?”

“Ah… I’m, I’m sorry. It’s an urgent matter…….”

“Urgent matters are urgent, but please observe etiquette.”

“Yes, yes…….”

Chief Oh tried to gloss over the situation by sharply rebuking her, fearing that she might have heard the conversation.

Fortunately, it seemed to work, as Team Leader Mun Soyeon was fidgeting, not knowing what to do.

“So, what is it?”

Chief Oh, having seized the momentum, asked for the main point.

“Can I take sick leave tomorrow?”

“Sick leave? Suddenly?”

“Yes…… I’ve been overdoing it lately, and I’m not feeling well…….”

“Haa.”

Chief Oh sighed and ran his hand through his hair.

“Is Soyeon the only one who’s been overdoing it?”

“Yes, yes?”

“Are you the only one who’s been working overtime? Everyone is having a hard time, but if you take sick leave, who will do your work? Don’t you think that’s a bit selfish?”

“…….”

Her head drooped.

But Chief Oh didn’t stop.

“And if you’re going to take it, you should tell me at least three days in advance so I can adjust the schedule. Who applies for sick leave the day before?”

“I’m, I’m sorry.”

“Anyway, it’s not possible tomorrow, so go back for now…….”

It seemed like they were going to wrap up the story like that.

Bang―!

“What the hell are you babbling about, you son of a bitch.”

A rough voice that made one doubt their ears was heard along with a sound like the door was about to break.

The person who appeared with the harsh words, as if she had a rag in her mouth, was Team Leader Hanyubin from Team 3.

“……What did you just say?”

“I called you a son of a bitch. You son of a bitch, what’s wrong with being sick and taking sick leave? Should she predict when she’s going to be sick and apply?”

“This has nothing to do with you. Why are you stepping in, Yubin?”

“I’m about to explode listening to you, so should I just bear it? Does the CEO know you’re doing this?”

“That’s not something you should be worried about…….”

Bang―!!

The desk split in two before Chief Oh’s eyes.

“I haven’t had much to get angry about lately, but a cockroach that rolled in is making me lose it properly for the first time in a while.”

“You’re…… making a mistake.”

“Mistake or whatever, bring the CEO here right now.”

Hanyubin was about to chew him up right away.

Of course, Oh Jaeyeop wasn’t one to be deterred by this level of threat.

“The headquarters has delegated most of the company’s authority, including management and accounting, to me. That means I also have the right to make personnel decisions.”

“……What?”

“Hanyubin, you don’t have to come to work from tomorrow. The reason is…… well, you know best, right?”

“Ha, hahaha!”

Hanyubin burst into a hollow laugh.

“I think you’re misunderstanding something……. If you fire me here, how do you think people will see me outside?”

She moved closer. Her intention was to suppress him with her momentum.

But he still took out his cell phone with a calm expression.

“Insult and threats……. You’re doing all sorts of things. Who do you think will have a harder time if this happens?”

“……!”

The cell phone he showed had the voice recording function turned on.

“If you keep acting like this, only the CEO will be in trouble.”

“Are you threatening me now?”

“Well, that depends on the situation. What do you want to do, threaten you, or just leave quietly?”

“…….”

Hanyubin soon smiled slightly and raised her middle finger.

Then she kicked the door and left.

Mun Soyeon anxiously followed behind her, worried.

The office became quiet again.

Chief Oh Jaeyeop wore a victorious smile.

‘That’s it.’

‘He was already the biggest thorn in my side anyway…… to think he’d offer his neck himself.’

If he could just get Hanyubin out, there would be no one else who could oppose him.

Incompetent CEO.

Stupid employees.

Now is really the time.

It’s time to absorb Karma Corporation into Hanbyul Dungeon.

***

“This is ridiculous!!”

Director Iayoung shouted in an agitated voice.

“No, how can you just fire someone else’s company employee at will?! There’s a limit to how much you can get away with!!”

“…….”

I held back my words.

I didn’t expect them to be so blatant.

‘Are they finally revealing their true colors?’ I wondered.

“This is really not okay. I put up with being worked to death without even getting paid properly…… but this has crossed the line! Even if I have to return all the investment, I have to send that bastard back right away…….”

“Let’s calm down first. It’s not an issue that can be easily decided like that.”

“How can I calm down?!”

‘What are you going to do if you don’t calm down?’ I thought. ‘Are you planning to hold a memorial service for the company to go bankrupt?’

I let out a faint sigh.

It’s not like I’m leaving it alone because I like it.

Now that the company has overcome the crisis, there’s no reason to keep him around anymore.

However…….

“What is our company’s stock share now?”

“……You have 34%, I have 9%, and the rest are external companies. Why?”

“What about Hanbyul Group’s share among them?”

“As of today, it has exceeded 48%.”

“It will exceed the majority tomorrow.”

“…….”

Director Iayoung seemed to realize what I was trying to say.

“In this situation, if I oppose Chief Oh…… no, Hanbyul Group, only my head will fly.”

Director Iayoung’s expression rapidly darkened, with none of the previous momentum.

“I heard that privatization will be piloted from tomorrow. In line with that, Chief Hasungtae, whom I met last time, created a new subsidiary called Hanbyul Dungeon.”

“……So?”

“They will probably try to exclusively contract us with their company in earnest. Well, it’s called an exclusive contract, but in reality, it’s no different from being absorbed into Hanbyul Dungeon.”

“You’re not thinking of accepting that willingly, are you?”

“Then what else can I do? As I said, if I oppose them, I’ll be fired.”

Currently, there are two options.

To become a dog while maintaining the position of CEO, or to step down from the position of CEO.

Of course, I don’t like either of them.

Giving up the position of CEO is not worth considering.

Of course, the moment I become a dog as they want, there will be nothing I can do as I please.

Naturally, the overseas branch business will also be ruined.

“Then what should we do……? Is there no way?”

“Well, wouldn’t there be?”

There is always a way in any situation.

“We need to find a white knight too.”

I took out my cell phone and made calls here and there.

“This is Kim Junwoo. Yes, it’s not about anything else…….”

I continued the call for a while.

Even though I had already thought about it, it took some time because there were many places to actually call.

After finally finishing all the calls, I opened my mouth to Director Iayoung, who was waiting blankly.

“Let’s start preparing too.”

It seems like they’ve extracted all the sweetness, so now is the time.

It’s time to cut off the tail.