Chapter 20
Chapter 20
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 20
Chapter Title: Jeju Island Project
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⚙ AI SEARCH RESULT ⚙ [Why did Han Joo-hee become interested in orgasms?] Han Joo-hee recently overheard female employees talking about orgasms in the break room. That was the first time she realized she had never experienced such a feeling herself. She grew curious about how amazing it must be for them to talk about it like that. ⚙ AI SEARCH RESULT ⚙ [So, does Han Joo-hee really want to experience an orgasm?] Yes. She's resolved to be more proactive in her relationship with her husband for the sake of experiencing an orgasm. She wants her bond with her beloved husband to grow even stronger, filled with deeper affection. "This is pure love right here."
A true pure love who only knows her husband.
I did a bit more searching.
⚙ AI SEARCH RESULT ⚙ * For Han Joo-hee, her first relationship was with her current husband. * She has sex with her husband about once a month. Around 17 times so far. * The location for marital sex has always been at home. *(Omitted) I got some pretty solid info.
The fact that her experience with men is just one guy really sits well with me.
"She knows absolutely nothing about men."
I was looking forward to it.
To that haughty, chic face of hers melting in pleasure.
I'll definitely ruin her.
⚙ AI SEARCH RESULT ⚙ [Is there a project where Han Joo-hee absolutely must use her drinking and socializing skills? Among the ongoing tasks in the company right now.] Yes. There is one. It's related to Jeju Island, currently in progress... (Omitted) "This search ability is insane."
It found the perfect project that suits my tastes.
This is one I knew about even back when I was a manager.
Knowledge Team 2 tried it and then dropped it.
There's a project being run in collaboration with the government and Jeju Island.
To get investment in it, we're actually the ones who need to impress them.
Usually, it's the other way around—the recipients try to impress the investors—but not here.
That's because the government, Jeju Island authorities, contractors, and collaborators hold all the power.
"This leaves Han Joo-hee with no choice."
To succeed, entertaining the key people is essential.
From what I know, they're total pains in the ass every week. She'll have to drink for sure.
I wonder how Han Joo-hee, who never even takes a sip at team dinners, will handle it.
I called Kim Gi-woo.
"Gi-woo. Call Team Leader Han Joo-hee from Knowledge Team 1 for me."
"Got it."
A little later, Han Joo-hee arrived.
Her light green dress shirt and black slacks accentuated the sexy curves of her hips and waist.
"You called for me, CEO?"
"Come on in, Team Leader Han."
Han Joo-hee stood in front of my desk.
Up close, her figure was even more stunning.
Her haughty expression, laced with charisma, was nice too.
I wanted to make that face kneel under my desk and suck my cock.
"Knowledge Team 1 has been pretty idle lately, right?"
"Our processing speed has improved, so we've had some spare time recently."
Meaning her team was so efficient they had downtime.
"Yeah, Knowledge Team 1 never disappoints. That's largely thanks to Team Leader Han's capabilities."
Han Joo-hee clearly wouldn't want this project.
"So, I'm thinking of assigning something to Team 1."
"Personally?"
"Yes. You're the only one I can trust with it."
Normally, tasks go through department heads.
When the CEO, Executive Director, or Managing Director assigns directly, it means they're promoting that person.
Han Joo-hee looked at me with a blank expression.
Most people would be thrilled by such an opportunity.
But she was so confident in her skills that she seemed indifferent.
Like she could handle anything without the push.
"This project's been on hold, and any more delays would be trouble."
I handed her the prepared documents.
She glanced at them and responded immediately.
"This is the item Team 2 gave up on."
"Yes, exactly."
"May I ask why you're assigning it to me?"
"I told you—more delays are a problem. We need to push it through fast to secure the investment and turn it into company profit."
"..."
A flicker of concern crossed Han Joo-hee's face.
Her mind must be racing.
She knew exactly why Team 2 quit.
Their team leader doesn't like drinking as much as she does.
Yet even he buckled under the endless entertaining and gave up.
"If you pull this off, I'll overlook all the unfair treatment toward Manager Jang Min-hoo."
"Unfair treatment?"
"Yes. Some reports have already come in. Want me to list a few?"
"..."
I recited what I'd learned from the search ability, and for the first time, Han Joo-hee's brow furrowed.
"CEO, that was all for the good of the company..."
Han Joo-hee offered an excuse for once.
Who knew she was capable of excuses like that.
"So basically, you favored Korea University alumni under the guise of benefiting the company."
"I judged it more efficient. And in practice, it's yielded better results so far."
"Was Manager Jang that inadequate?"
"...No, but as a provincial university grad, I figured he'd leave the company eventually."
"So you ignored him for that reason?"
"Not ignored—kept some distance. I thought investing in capable Korea University talent would benefit the company's future more than grooming him."
I let out a hollow laugh.
And irritation welled up.
I knew it from the search, but hearing it firsthand was stressful.
"He's an employee I personally selected. Why did you decide his fate on your own?"
"As team leader, for the team and company..."
"I really hate narrow-minded stubbornness that looks down on others."
"..."
"You know I'm a provincial university grad too, right?"
The previous CEO Jang Min-hoo was also from a provincial university.
That's how the search ability got me this far.
"Do you look down on me like that too? Deep down."
"No. Absolutely not."
"Why? I'm provincial too."
"You're different, CEO. You've grown the company to this level..."
"If you'd respected Manager Jang, he would have shone."
"..."
"And in my eyes, he looked better than Section Chief Choi Seok-hyun. Didn't you see it?"
"I knew Manager Jang had potential. But as I said earlier..."
"Excuses. In the end, you just favored your university juniors."
"..."
I straightened up and gazed imperiously at Han Joo-hee.
Losing my temper here would be amateurish.
"Take that item and make it happen, Team Leader Han. Given how tough it is, if you succeed, I'll let the unfair treatment slide."
"No. If discipline is needed, I'll accept it."
"So you're refusing the item?"
"I think it's beyond my abilities. I'm sorry."
Classic Han Joo-hee.
I knew she'd react like this.
"Is that so?"
"I've heard about Team 2. Even if I tried, I'd fail in the end."
"Have you always handled tasks like that?"
"Pardon?"
"Only taking on sure things?"
"No."
"Then I'm suddenly doubting your abilities, Team Leader Han. If you've only done safe bets."
"No, CEO."
"Then do this one."
"..."
"The company isn't just about doing what it wants, right?"
I smiled deliberately.
A bit of satisfaction washed over me.
Seeing Han Joo-hee squirm eased some stress.
"I trust you, Team Leader Han."
"...Understood."
"You'll need to stay in Jeju for a few days. Use the company card for lodging and car. Entertaining expenses too, of course. Oh, and if you want, personal spending is fine. Treat it like a vacation and stay a few extra days."
"Yes, CEO."
"You may go."
Han Joo-hee left.
Her rear view was impressive as always.
That perfect ass and hips—I wanted to grab them and thrust wildly.
I wondered what face she'd make then.
"Gotta be more thorough, huh?"
I needed to make sure Han Joo-hee went to Jeju alone.
Discreetly, I had the department head assign more work to Knowledge Team 1.
This way, she'd have to go solo.
Since I assigned it personally, handing it off to another employee would be tough.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ "Team Leader Han is taking that on?"
"Yeah, that's how it turned out."
"Oh man. Why'd you take that? Team Leader Han doesn't drink."
"It's already decided. So give me some info, Team Leader."
I knew the item the CEO assigned well.
But I came to Knowledge Team 2's leader for confirmation.
"Sigh. Those bastards aren't normal. You have to drink like crazy. They drag you out every night. That's why even I couldn't hold out."
Team 2's leader isn't great with alcohol either.
Must have been hell for him.
The info wasn't all that helpful.
Making it happen through talk and persuasion seemed impossible.
It all came down to entertaining.
I had to satisfy them to seal the deal.
"Section Chief Choi Seok-hyun."
"Yes?"
"Jeju together... You look busy?"
"I'll die. Department Head gave me work."
"Department Head?"
"Yeah. Sigh. Overtime confirmed again tonight."
Section Chief Choi Seok-hyun could handle his liquor.
He'd done some entertaining, so he'd be useful—but no dice.
The other employees...
'They won't help anyway.'
Managers and below were useless to bring along.
'Guess I have to go alone.'
Seemed like the only option now.
No choice.
CEO assigned it personally—gotta make it work somehow.
Alcohol worried me, but...
'It's not like I can't drink at all.'
If I paced myself and kept the mood light, it'd be fine.
Still, I needed info on the negotiation targets.
I gathered details from other teams too.
"You have to deal with those guys? Whew, you'll suffer, Team Leader."
Jeju provincial office folks and the powerhouse contractors—lots of teams had dealt with them.
They all shook their heads in dismay.
'Gotta steel myself.'
Once I had the info, I boarded the plane.
Jeju after so long.
Nothing but entertaining, so I could treat it like vacation.
"I have to make this happen."
The unfair treatment of Manager Jang Min-hoo.
I hated the weird narrative framing me because of the rumors.
Saying I'd accept discipline was just to refuse the item.
I flew through the blue sky and arrived in Jeju.
Palm trees greeted me at the entrance.
Jeju was truly beautiful.
I picked up the pre-booked rental car and headed to the hotel.
Meetings were in the evening.
Rest up first and recharge my stamina.
Lying there, the CEO's words nagged at me.
"...Why did he do that?"
He seemed unusually emotionally invested in Manager Jang Min-hoo.
Maybe because he hates losing good talent.
That would make sense.
But announcing a full investigation into unfair practices across departments...
Already drawing sharp glares my way.
Whispers that it's our team's fault.
Even Section Chief Choi Seok-hyun's been tiptoeing around lately.
Cleaning his own desk, tossing his dirty slippers.
It's damaging my team and my image in all sorts of ways.
"I have to make this happen."
Seal this item, bury the unfair treatment issue.
And restore my and my team's reputation.
No matter what.