Chapter 125
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 125
Chapter Title: Recruiting President Ha
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Met President Ha Seon-jin at a high-end Korean restaurant. He looked quite gaunt, probably from all the stress he'd been under lately.
“How much vitamin stock do you have left?”
“Around 50,000 left.”
“So you've sold exactly half?”
“That's right.”
YSP Entertainment had pulled out all the stops and sold 50,000 bottles of vitamins.
They'd moved 50,000 units of a product from an obscure small company in a short time.
It was an impressive sales figure.
“Whew, what a shame. If only I'd met you a little earlier, Representative Yoo—at the very least, we could've avoided bankruptcy.”
President Ha regretted meeting such a good person too late.
If he'd connected with Representative Yoo sooner, they could've been great partners for each other.
“I'm always grateful to you, Representative Yoo. Thanks to your help, I've paid off a good chunk of my debt.”
“Help? No, no. We just teamed up because it made sense for both of us.”
“...What a shame.”
Jin-seong took a sip of his tea.
“President Ha, have you ever thought about working at YSP?”
“At your company, Representative?”
“Yes. We're planning a new venture into health foods. I'd love for you to join us and lend your expertise.”
Jin-seong pulled the new business plan from his bag and handed it over. Secretary Han Ji-yu had worked through the night on it.
President Ha absentmindedly took the plan and skimmed through it. It boiled down to three key points.
1. Synergy between YSP and health foods.
2. YSP's ultimate vision.
3. Generous budget.
President Ha read through the plan for a good while.
Jin-seong smiled softly and spoke up.
“I want YSP to acquire Seonjin Pharmaceuticals—and you.”
“You make the products, we sell them. I think it'd be a win-win.”
“Of course, we won't skimp on your compensation. We'll clear your debts and throw in incentives too.”
President Ha's eyes wavered.
“...The terms are too good. Way too generous for a failure like me.”
Jin-seong's offer was a huge boon for President Ha, but it could turn into a major loss for Jin-seong if things went south.
Of course, Jin-seong was well aware he might take a hit.
“People come first for me. Money's just second place.”
Winning over people yields a hundred times more profit than chasing cash.
It might look like a loss short-term, but long-term, it's a gain.
Building goodwill and loyalty was the smarter success strategy.
“Seonjin Pharmaceuticals' vitamins are excellent. Which means you, the man who made them, must be excellent too.”
President Ha's eyes grew misty.
Inner Thoughts: Seonjin Pharmaceuticals' vitamins are excellent.
Inner Thoughts: He must be an excellent man.
The recognition in those words.
The overly generous offer from Jin-seong.
A tear rolled down.
“...Thank you. Thank you so much.”
He bowed deeply. He was utterly grateful.
He'd planned to liquidate the remaining vitamins, shut everything down, and take any job that came his way. At minimum, he'd dedicate five years to paying off debts.
Favorability: 70
Another talent acquired today.
They had a meal. The food was clean and elegant. It wasn't a limited-course spot charging 150,000 won per person for nothing.
'Terrible value for money.'
But satisfaction per price? Rock bottom.
For 150,000 won, you could get 25 hearty bowls of seolleongtang or pig's feet six times over.
The meal ended.
Afterward, they headed to YSP Building to sign the contract with President Ha. He was stunned by the building's scale.
“You own this building, Representative?”
“Yes, it's mine.”
“Wow...”
To President Ha's eyes, the building looked worth at least 20 billion won.
A twenty-something like Representative Yoo being a building owner? Simply astonishing.
Inner Thoughts: He's incredible. Building owner, Grandma's Rice Cake rep, YSP Entertainment CEO...
At the main entrance.
Jin-seong ran into a middle-aged woman.
“Hello, Representative.”
“Hi there. Had lunch?”
“Yes, just finished.”
“How was the food?”
“Delicious. Really good.”
“Any room for improvement?”
“None. I'm satisfied.”
The middle-aged woman was dressed in elegant staff uniform, mop in hand. She was from the cleaning team.
Her gaze toward Jin-seong mixed goodwill and kindness. She felt grateful to him.
“Thanks for your hard work. Have a great day.”
“You too, Representative.”
They passed the middle-aged woman.
On the way to the elevator.
He crossed paths with several employees.
Fitness trainers.
Office staff.
Affiliated actors.
Affiliated YouTubers, and more.
Jin-seong treating his staff with warmth.
Staff showing favor toward their boss.
To President Ha's eyes, he looked like a capable, caring CEO trusted by his team.
Inner Thoughts: The company vibe is so bright overall. Mine was always so gloomy.
Inner Thoughts: Everyone trusts Representative Yoo. I've never gotten looks like that.
They reached the president's office on the third floor.
“Prepare the contract.”
“Yes, Representative.”
They drew up the contract. YSP would take over his factory, debts, trucks—everything.
“Position: Team Leader. Salary: 4 million won. Incentives included. I'll handle hiring your staff personally.”
“Understood.”
“Research new products, please. Health supplements that'd be great for YouTubers to promote.”
“Yes, Representative.”
“If you need more manpower, submit a report. Get the template from Secretary Han.”
Jin-seong promised at least 5 billion won in support. Manpower, funds—he'd provide whatever was needed.
“Thank you. I'll work hard.”
He saw Team Leader Ha off. His face was beaming, eyes full of renewed hope.
'Nice to see.'
Jin-seong smiled contentedly.
Favorability: 80
Sat on the sofa in the president's office. Talked with Team Leader Kim Ki-young.
“Here's the project info. I've gathered as many roles and works that'd suit our actors as possible.”
The project list alone had 20 entries.
“I even looked into bit parts. It might be good to audition for leads first, then fall back to extras if needed.”
“Thanks for the hard work.”
The bit-part list had over 30.
“How are our actors doing?”
“They all have incredible potential. Looks, acting chops, work ethic, good personalities—nothing's missing.”
To Team Leader Kim Ki-young, seasoned in the industry, YSP Entertainment's actors seemed brimming with potential.
“Teacher Sanho-seon couldn't stop praising them as geniuses.”
“Really?”
“Yes. Said all three have talent and passion, with a high chance of making it big.”
Jin-seong nodded.
'Our actors are definitely going to succeed.'
He had no doubt.
“Any areas for improvement?”
“Hmm—three main ones.”
Three?
He tilted his head.
“Not enough actors. Three is too few. We need more.”
“No company manual. Feels too ad-hoc. A manual would help.”
“For body management, low-calorie diet meals at the company cafeteria would be great.”
Nod, nod.
Jin-seong nodded readily.
“Got it. We'll improve on those.”
“Thank you.”
Discussed improvements with Team Leader Kim Ki-young at length.
1. Actor shortage.
Decided to recruit not just leads and supporting roles, but extras and child actors too.
2. Establish company manual.
First, get manual reports from each department head.
Second, base the final manual on those reports, with Jin-seong overseeing.
3. Low-calorie meals.
Implement immediately.
Conversation wrapped up. Team Leader Kim Ki-young left the office.
Checked the time. 1:17 PM. 43 minutes until interviews.
'Check KakaoTalk and read a bit.'
Opened the KakaoTalk app.
[Choi A-young: Oppa, shouldn't we sell off Uni Pharma soon? It's up over 3.3x?]
[Choi A-young: Hehe. A-young played Star with Mom today. Mom's really good at games~]
[Choi A-young: Oppa~. Mom wants to stream. Think we could sign her?~]
[Me: Time to cash out. Sell order go go.]
[Me: Sure thing. We can sign her lol.]
Logged into the NH Securities app. Checked the balance.
Invested 100 billion original capital plus 50 billion loan, total 150 billion.
Stock price up over 3.35x, assets ballooned to 500 billion.
'Sell in chunks.'
Split into 5-billion-won batches.
Dumping 500 billion at once would spook the retail investors and tank the price.
Sold stocks while pondering.
Sale order executed.
'500 billion... What to spend it on...?'
Sale order executed.
'First... settle the loans...?'
Sale order executed.
Pay off the 100 billion YSP Building loan?
The additional 50 billion too?
Sale order executed.
'Then... 50 billion for Seonjin Pharma... and another 50 billion for other ventures...'
Sale order executed.
Sold all the stocks.
50,525,000,000 won
Final profit. Cash on hand now 505 billion won.
Held the interviews.
'Great results.'
The interviews went very well.
Hired 15 new talents.
Kim Han-gil: Charm (SS), Stamina (S), Luck (A), Language (A), Bargaining (A), Good Person, Diligent, Travel, Free Spirit.
Han Sa-rang: Voice (S), Reading (S), Summarizing (S), Analysis (S), Warm, Loyal, Just, Diligent, Relaxed.
Signed two YouTubers.
Kim Han-gil decided on travel vlogs.
Han Sa-rang went for book reviews.
'Hit 10.'
YSP Entertainment now had 10 YouTubers. Signing his mother-in-law would make 11.
“No way!”
Jeong Ha-neul flatly refused.
“Aw, come on, let's go together. Please? It'll be awkward if I'm there alone. Pretty please?”
“Pass.”
“You're so mean!”
“I'm busy. Triple shifts till month-end. Plus acting practice, and feeding my little sib.”
- Hi? This is Lilys' mom, Lilishya.
- Hee hee, my mom’s streaming too~
Lilys!! Total one-person-two-roles vibe!!
Lol what concept is this today??
Did you learn Shadow Clone Jutsu or something??
“Again? She ran away again?”
“Yeah...”
“Hold on. Let me apply some ointment.”
“Yeah...”
“Sleep over at my place.”
“Thanks...”
“Pizza toast?”
“Bulgogi toast for me.”
“Isn't bulgogi no-taste?”
“No? It's super tasty?”
“Toast's root is pizza though.”
“Bulgogi's the root?”
Finally.
[Achieved Exercise Achievement 200]
[Achieved Reading Achievement 100]
Time to pick a new Talent.
What Achievement should he choose?