[193]Securing evidence 2
“yes. “This is Gyu-Hwan Jeong.”
Director Jeong, who was thinking about what to eat for dinner tonight, tilted his head as he looked at an unknown number.
-I apologize for calling you suddenly. This is headhunting firm Spencer Stuart. I don’t know if you’ve heard of it.
“yes? “Headhunting?”
Manager Jeong Gyu-hwan lowered his voice and quickly left the office and walked towards the emergency stairs.
-Spencer Stewart is a multinational insearch company with offices in over 50 countries. Manager Kyu-hwan Jeong’s reputation is so well-known that I decided to contact him like this.
As I walked down the hallway, I kept hearing people bragging about the company and encouraging themselves on the phone.
“hey. I have no intention of changing companies… .
-Isn’t the important thing to accurately understand your own value? I know very well that Manager Jeong is the best talent at Sunyang Construction, but isn’t it unclear whether he will be treated appropriately?
“Ah, I’m quite satisfied.”
– Is that really true? Currently, the average annual salary of Sunyang Group managers is 5,000, with a bonus of 600 percent. If you are satisfied with this level, the manager has reduced your value by 50%.
My ears perked up.
50%?
But I soon changed my mind. Aren’t you a special person in this company that cannot be converted into a salary?
How much is the special bonus you received as a lump sum? Another manager took all the salary he would receive for the rest of his life.
“Thank you for your interest, but I don’t really have any thoughts. Well then… .”
– Just a moment, manager.
An urgent voice came from the phone.
-Wouldn’t an interview be okay? It’s not necessarily about changing companies, but just checking the manager’s objective perspective. Of course, everything is confidential until you make a final decision. It will never be revealed to the outside world, so don’t worry about that.
Although I had no intention of changing companies, my curiosity slowly arose.
Actually, I felt a little embarrassed.
A company that needs you, and what that company thinks your value is. Are they really paying more than twice as much?
“How is the interview conducted?”
-It’s very simple. It will be held very briefly at a convenient location, such as a cafe or coffee shop, at a time when the manager is available.
Jeong Gyu-hwan, who hesitated, left room with a short statement.
“I’ll get back to you. “I can’t talk to you anymore because it’s business hours.”
Director Jeong Gyu-hwan decided to meet with a very light heart.
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“If it’s HW Construction, isn’t it the old Daea Construction?”
“that’s right. Anyway, thank you for your valuable time.”
The business card that Jeong Gyu-hwan received had the title of Director of HR Management stamped on it.
“These days, people use HR a lot instead of the human resources department.”
“It’s because I drink American food, right? Isn’t the importance of human resources a hot topic for companies? That’s why I’m asking for someone like Director Jeong.”
Gyu-hwan Jeong didn’t like people praising him.
“As you know, our construction has grown rapidly since the Sangam-dong DMC. Isn’t this a large-scale project that has been going on for over 10 years? There is an endless shortage of people, and the necessary talent is rare. So, I asked a headhunting company, and they immediately recommended Manager Jeong.”
If it’s HW Construction, it’s worth it. There are cries of recession everywhere, but isn’t HW a company that has been able to provide sustenance for 10 years with DMC alone?
“Like any company that grows suddenly, our finances are a mess. Since I earn a lot of money, I spend it heavily. “And then this time, it all crashed.”
“Are you saying I’m going to get harpooned?”
“Isn’t our company’s controlling shareholder an investment company?”
“Ah, that’s right. Miracle… .”
“An accounting audit was conducted at the U.S. headquarters… .”
The HW Construction director shook his head.
“They criticized me to the point where the company was turned upside down. “They even said that they would look into every detail of the money spent on wasteful activities and file criminal charges against them all.”
Manager Jeong Gyu-hwan realized that it was not his place to come out.
This is a company where American guys turn on their eyes and check the books. If it’s a place like this, you can’t afford it.
This is a company that you cannot move to even if they offer you double or even ten times your annual salary.
Although he was there to check his ransom, there was no need to hear more.
“Director. I’m sorry, but I’ll pretend it never happened. It seems like I was unintentionally wasting time. “I apologize.”
Jeong Gyu-hwan jumped up from his seat.
“No, if you suddenly do this… . Listen to our company’s specific proposals… .”
“no. This is my mistake made with a light heart. I’m really sorry.”
Jeong Gyu-hwan, who repeatedly lowered his head, left the cafe as if running away.
As the director of HW Construction was looking at his back in bewilderment, someone approached him.
“Director. “Why is that kid like that?”
“I don’t know. He suddenly gets startled and runs away. What happened beyond that? “Did you take a good picture?”
“yes. The two shots of the director and that guy came out very cleanly. Would you like to take a look?”
“it’s okay. Give me a picture. But Niimi, why do I have to imitate an actor who doesn’t even exist?”
“If I have to go, I have to go. I ordered it from above… ，
The two people drank the remaining coffee with sullen expressions.
* * *
“Are you quitting your job?”
“yes? What do you mean by that? “Director.”
“Don’t act like a fool and be honest. “If anything happens, I’ll cut you off!”
Manager Jeong Gyu-hwan thought it was a mistake when Executive Director Jong-yoon Lim shouted.
To avoid getting caught, didn’t you go all the way to Nowon-gu, far away from the company, and meet them?
“Manager. If you are saying this because I met someone from HW Construction, you are mistaken. “They pestered me so much that all I did was drink a cup of tea.”
“So this isn’t manipulation?”
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Executive Director Lim Jong-yoon threw a few photos on the table.
Gyu-Hwan Jeong bit his lip as he looked at the photo of himself and HW’s human resources director facing each other, smiling brightly.
I felt fortunate that I was honest about it first. I never thought I would have this much solid evidence in my hands.
“We met. But I did it to force you to stop contacting me. Please believe me!”
Even as I spoke anxiously, strange thoughts began to come to mind. Where did this photo come from? Could it be that she had been following her the whole time and checking all her movements?
“You bastard! hey! Maybe it’s someone else, but you shouldn’t be like this. is not it?”
The words hidden in the exchanged glances between the two people are known even without being said.
The two people who share the vice president’s dark secret must not leave the company even if the sky falls. Until I was told to leave.
Manager Jeong Gyu-hwan realized that something he had done lightly out of curiosity was a big mistake.
“Of course. So, I met you to stop annoying phone calls. There wasn’t much to talk about. “I just said that the scouting offer was of no use to me.”
I felt uneasy because of Director Lim’s eyes, which seemed to still not give up his doubts.
“By the way, Mr. Manager. “How did you get this photo?”
“The human resources department gave it to me. “It looks like someone submitted the letter.”
“Manager. I’m sure you’re not misunderstanding, right? “I will really bury my bones in Sunyang Construction.”
“You crazy bastard. The guy who wants to bury his bones meets a competitor’s human resources executive and drinks tea? “Are you a thoughtful person?”
Manager Jeong quietly asked a question he was really curious about.
“Managing Director, have the President or Vice President seen this photo? “What if I misunderstand?”
“misunderstanding? This bastard, you really are a bastard who can’t tell his shit. Hey man, where do you get that confidence that I’ll believe you? “How do I know that you were thinking of changing companies because you gave me more money?”
Manager Jeong’s complexion turned dark as Executive Director Lim shouted.
“Go out. In the future, if I get caught doing something even a little bit foolish, I will never forgive you. Be prepared, I will make you pay dearly. Get out, you bastard!”
Gyu-hwan Jeong bowed his head and walked out of Executive Director Lim’s room helplessly.
I returned to the office and threw myself into my chair.
I broke into a cold sweat at the thought that my curiosity might ruin everything.
Sharing secrets is like a knife that stands between friends and enemies. There are only two extremes and no third option.
Up to now, he has been a solid ally of the company’s highest level, but as suspicion grows, he may turn into someone who needs to be eliminated.
Stress was weighing on my head as I suffered from such anxiety over small mistakes.
Tiring!
At this time, I heard a text notification sound.
Another text message came from an unknown number.
[Check your email.]
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I quickly opened the office mailbox.
The email contained a picture of me on a date with a young female employee who brought back the spring days of my life.
Photos of them laughing and eating together, and of them arm-in-arm getting into the hotel elevator. Crucially, they even shared a deep kiss in the car.
Director Jeong deleted the entire email without looking any further.
This is either a warning or a threat.
If the email is sent to the vice president, a warning is issued.
Threaten if sent by an unknown person.
If it’s a warning, it means not to think about anything else, and if it’s a threat, he’ll ask for something before committing an affair.
And then the cell phone rang.
This is the number I just texted you from.
Email is a threat.
Manager Jeong Gyu-hwan opened the flip side of his cell phone with trembling hands.
“who are you?”
This is the person who sent the email. As you know.
“What are you doing?”
Because of the loud noise, the eyes of the people in the office were focused on him, so he quickly ran outside.
“Who are you, you bastard? “You sent the email, right?”
– I think we need to have a long talk, so let’s meet. The time and location will be sent via text message. By the way, if the wind blows, all Sunyang Construction employees will see that photo in the email. Of course, my family in the US too. then.
Tiring!
As soon as the call ended, the text message tone rang again.
* * *
“What about you?”
“Do you know me? Manager Jeong?”
When I opened the front door of the officetel, Manager Jeong Gyu-hwan stood there, unable to keep his mouth shut.
“ji… . Jin Do-jun… Seed?”
“you’re right. Come on in. “You came this far, but you’re not just going to go back, right?”
I left him standing blankly and returned to the sofa in the living room.
It doesn’t seem like he’s hesitating about going back, and he’ll probably come in once he calms down his startled heart.
After a few tens of seconds, I heard the front door closing.
Director Jeong approached me with muffled footsteps and sat down in front of me.
“Relax. Director Jeong, I have no intention of embarrassing you.”
Director Jeong couldn’t keep his mouth shut and just kept looking at me.
Since you cannot understand this situation, you will only be confused.
“If I had just said OK after hearing that I would be given double salary and huge incentives, this would not have happened. “Would you have changed your mind if you had even heard the offer?”
“Well, then that…” Construction… as soon as… ?”
“yes. Why make it so difficult when there is an easy way to solve it? Well, since it’s like this, I propose again.”
“Now, wait a minute. What is this now… .”
“Oh my. Because we are in such a hurry, we keep missing opportunities that will never come again in our lives. For now, Manager Gyu-hwan Jeong. Just close your mouth and listen to what I say until the end. Do you understand?”
When I glared at him and yelled at him, he just nodded his head with wide-eyed surprise.
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