I had already heard about Director Ho indirectly several times.
Mostly through office politics.
He was the line connected to Group A, the elite team, and also the line connected to Lee Byeongjin, who handled manual review.
—That manager was originally close with Group A. You know how it is. What they call… being “on the same line.”
—Director Ho has his eye on Chief Kim.
—He’s the best superior in this company. It’s an opportunity, so don’t let it slip.
That was how the people on Director Ho’s line had tried several times to persuade me to get on the same line as them….
I just never expected the man himself to show up in the Group D office this abruptly, without any warning, like some employee from the office next door!
“…!”
I reflexively got to my feet first and bowed my head.
“Good day, Director Ho.”
“Ah. You recognized me right away….”
You literally just referred to Director Cheong without an honorific, and now you’re pretending to feel awkward about this…!
‘You barged in acting like you already knew all about the interesting proposal I got from Director Cheong…….’
…Wait.
‘Didn’t Director Ho just say he had a proposal for me too?’
A proposal?
I looked at the young man, who still wore a kindly expression.
He spoke in a gentle tone.
“I’m sorry. I brought up a scary person so suddenly, so I guess I made you tense, didn’t I?”
“No, not at all. I’m the one who should apologize for not greeting you properly….”
“Ah, ah! I’m awkward with that sort of thing and not all that interested in it. Please, speak comfortably.”
As if that were remotely possible.
‘He’s the type who lacks a bit of conscience.’
Or else… maybe he was trying to create tension on purpose.
Either way, I nodded and took a deep breath…