We Do Business In Full Auto [EN]: Chapter 127

127. Soo Science (1)

It’s been a week since the vampires were sent to the training center.

During that time, while I focused on familiarizing myself with the trading company’s operations, we also made progress in various other ventures.

The most significant of these was the establishment of Soo Science.

Numerous buildings were erected on a 10,000 pyeong [approximately 8.26 acres] site.

Construction was commissioned to H Construction, and I allocated a significant amount of manpower. Thanks to round-the-clock work, we were able to build the factories at an incredible pace.

Of course, construction was still in its final stages. Still, it was completed, incorporated into the Soo Group, and soon a large number of Dummies [android workers] will be working there.

Soo Food was ramping up production of kimchi, salt, and salted seafood, and pushing to produce more side dishes for lunch boxes.

Lee Seul-gi was busy trying to acquire a courier company, and the vampires were absorbing knowledge like sponges.

Originally, they were supposed to receive training for more than a month, but they mastered the basic knowledge in just three days and learned all the tasks in each field.

And they’ll be leaving the center tomorrow or the day after.

The vampires’ brains were exceptional, and thanks to that, they’ll be ready to be deployed quickly.

Knock knock!

While I was contemplating how to deploy the vampires, Department Head Lee Tae-jin came to see me.

He probably didn’t come because of GK Retail or Nine Convenience Store.

Although we started a chicken game [a risky game where neither side wants to back down], this isn’t something that will be decided in a day or two.

So, it was highly likely that he came because of work related to the trading company.

“Chairman.”

“You’re here. What news do you have for me today?”

“The atmosphere within the trade division is unusual.”

“Unusual?”

“It seems like they’re planning to submit a collective resignation.”

“A collective resignation?”

“We’ve detected that more than 100 employees, led by Sales Director Oh Se-gon, are colluding to submit a collective resignation.”

“A collective resignation?”

“Here’s the list.”

Indeed, more than 100 people were involved.

How on earth did Department Head Lee Tae-jin secure these lists?

Lee Tae-jin anticipated my curiosity.

“I have people placed in key positions and have collected evidence. And I compiled the list by inferring from various circumstances.”

“You’ve done a great job.”

Lee Tae-jin was invaluable.

The company’s size would grow even more in the future, so a person like Lee Tae-jin was essential.

“What should we do?”

“Just let them go.”

“Talented people will leave.”

“There are only a few truly important talents among them. Approach and persuade only those people. And leave the rest alone.”

“Are you sure? The company’s operations may be paralyzed, even if only momentarily.”

“That’s what I’m hoping for. We have 100 new employees in training right now.”

“I understand.”

He didn’t ask any more questions.

Lee Tae-jin was not only excellent at gathering information, but he also understood my intentions well.

He had the wisdom to avoid difficult questions altogether.

“I’ll step down now.”

“Please continue to work hard.”

Oh Se-gon called the people who were following him to the conference room.

Finally, today was the day of the decisive battle.

The employees of Soo Trade were anxious because they didn’t know when restructuring would take place.

CEO Lee Yu-seong had already said that he would carry out restructuring to stabilize the company. He said that on the day of his inauguration.

Those who received high salaries but didn’t have many achievements were all anxious.

And today, everyone gathered here with a firm determination.

“Is everyone ready?”

“…….”

The employees didn’t bother to open their mouths.

They were already prepared.

No matter how much of a CEO Lee Yu-seong was, he would be in trouble if 100 headquarters employees left.

Only when they submitted their resignations would negotiation be possible.

Their goal was to freeze their salaries.

They would freeze their salaries to the extent that it didn’t harm the company any further and endure this year. And next year, they would renegotiate their salaries.

If there were signs of restructuring next year, they would threaten again.

“What about the navigators?”

“They’re on their way.”

There were 100 headquarters employees, and the number of employees working in the shipping industry was also quite large.

In short, about 200 employees were leaving, so could the chairman withstand such pressure?

Bang!

Department Head Han Jae-cheol opened the conference room door and said in a rather excited voice.

“Director! The navigators have arrived!”

“Have they finally come?”

“Shall we go down?”

“Of course, we should. What about the press?”

“I called them.”

“Let’s go.”

It was the day to submit collective resignations.

They mobilized the media to prevent the chairman’s rash actions.

When 100 headquarters employees rushed down, the existing employees couldn’t hide their anxiety.

“Colluding at this point… when we don’t have enough hands to normalize the company.”

“They’re out of their minds.”

The employees clicked their tongues.

How would the chairman react?

Even while cursing, the employees paid attention.

Would they maintain the status quo and find other ways, or would they accept the resignations as they were?

But realistically, it would be impossible to accept all the resignations.

This was the power of a group.

In the end, the company earns money from people.

If a large number of people leave, the company will inevitably suffer huge losses. This was a general theory and like an immutable truth.

Director Lee Seok-han, who was in charge of Soo Trade’s shipping, was leading the employees.

“Director! Long time no see.”

“Director Lee. Let’s show the chairman what’s what today!”

“Let’s do it!”

The media was capturing that scene on camera.

A collective resignation of nearly 200 employees. The media also began to pay attention to how the chairman would handle this.

H Group headquarters.

Chairman Lee Kang-no was always paying attention to the Soo Group.

CEO Lee Yu-seong was expanding the company at an unbelievably fast pace.

Recently, he was trying to acquire Baekseong Courier, the fifth-largest company in the courier industry. It was obvious that there would be synergy if it was combined with a trading company with a distribution network.

By handling the goods coming in from overseas on its own, it would generate considerable operating profit.

The combination was impressive to see.

“Chairman!”

It’s Head of Headquarters Han Cheol-soo.

Han Cheol-soo was also known as a patron of CEO Lee Yu-seong.

“What’s wrong?”

“An incident has occurred at Soo Trade!”

“An incident?”

“Yes! The sales director of Soo Trade is said to have persuaded 200 employees to submit a collective resignation!”

“What!?”

If a company the size of Soo Trade loses 200 employees, the repercussions would be significant.

Of course, the employees of Soo Trade didn’t do this without knowing that.

Rather than actually submitting their resignations, it was a trick to threaten the chairman and get what they wanted.

“That sales director’s got guts. Isn’t this almost equivalent to treason?”

“That’s what I’m saying.”

“In the end, Chairman Lee Yu-seong is also on the test stand.”

“It will be a place to test his management skills.”

“I think so too.”

H Group also paid attention to what was happening at Soo Group.

I was also watching the scene of the employees rushing in.

They were protesting in front of the company, asking for their resignations to be accepted.

Head of Headquarters Ahn Cheol-hee had a rather troubled expression.

“If that many people leave, the company’s operations will be temporarily paralyzed.”

“How is the training of the new employees going?”

“They can be deployed anytime, anywhere.”

“Can we endure if we assume they work overtime every day?”

“That’s true, but…”

“Then do that.”

“Um. The skills of the trainees haven’t been proven yet.”

“I guarantee it.”

Ahn Cheol-hee nodded, thinking of Lina.

Lina was a mutant vampire, and he knew very well how well she performed while being worked hard for the past week.

So, there was no need to worry.

The vacancy can be filled when new employees are assigned.

The vampires’ stamina was endless, and it was possible to work 24 hours a day.

“Then those people…….”

“What can we do? They’re begging to be fired, so we have to do that.”

“Hahaha. You are indeed the chairman.”

“Then let’s go down.”

A protest demanding the acceptance of collective resignations.

In front of the company, not only existing employees but also reporters were gathered to witness this unprecedented situation.

At first, only a few reporters attended, but as it became clear that it would be an interesting topic, quite a few reporters gathered.

In other words, Sales Director Oh Se-gon was trying to manipulate the media as well.

“The chairman is coming out!”

The voices urging the acceptance of resignations subsided.

Reporters, employees, and even those who participated in the protest were quietly focusing their attention on my mouth.

It was certain that the situation would change depending on what I said.

“Director Oh Se-gon.”

“Yes, Chairman.”

“Are you saying that all these people are submitting their resignations?”

“That’s right.”

“Is it sincere? Is it true that you gathered here to really resign?”

“That’s right! Please accept our resignations!”

“Please accept our resignations!”

“So, I’m asking if you came here voluntarily and are asking for your resignations to be accepted in order to sincerely resign.”

Perhaps because my voice sounded urgent, Director Oh Se-gon smiled with satisfaction.

Logically, if this many people resign, the company’s vacancy will increase. He seemed to think it was a victory because he knew that.

Of course, that was Oh Se-gon’s delusion.

“It’s sincere!”

“Is everyone sincere?”

“Please accept our resignations!”

“Oh, dear.”

I put on a troubled expression.

The media was watching me with interest.

That’s good.

They weren’t the only ones playing the media.

Since I’ve gathered the reporters, shall I play the media too?

I bent over.

“Please reconsider!”

“Impossible!”

“Isn’t there anything we can do?”

“Please accept our resignations!”

He also came out strongly.

He thinks that I am weakly giving in to the pressure of collective resignation.

I walked over to Oh Se-gon and took his hand.

“Director!”

“Ask me anything!”

“Thank you for your hard work so far!”

“Uh……. Yes?”

“I want to hold on to you all if I could. But since it seems like your hearts have already left the company, I think it’s the right decision to hire new employees and run the company. You are talented people, so you will be able to find a new job without difficulty.”

“…….”

Oh Se-gon’s body trembled.

He must have realized that something was wrong, but it was already too late.

“I will accept your resignations at this moment. Thank you for your hard work.”