Chapter 10: Gaining A New Assistant
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After he finished speaking, Jung Seok straightened up, and handed him a small stack of papers.
Seo-Jun took the reports with one hand, while waving the other dismissively.
"No matter. It's good that you have them. I will take them to the Director in a moment."
Seo-Jun then turned to the side, glancing towards the two young women.
"Before that, let me first introduce to you our new colleagues. These are Miss Park Su-Jin and Miss Lee Yeon-Ah. Ladies, he is Jung Seok, our department's best analyst. We were very lucky that he decided to work with us, instead of going to Team 2." Seo-Jun finished with a proud smile.
The three people bowed to each other, acknowledging the introduction.
At that moment, Su-Jin was proud of her intuition. He may not have been an accountant, but he was an analyst, and in her mind those two were quite similar. After all, both jobs required working with numbers, something she had always disliked.
Math had constantly been her nemesis throughout school,so she was very happy to be rid of it. She liked working with people, interacting, talking, and helping them. That, as well as the desire to travel, made Su-Jin want to pursue a career in tourism.
After the introductions were over, Seo-Jun returned to the Director's office, leaving the team alone to get acquainted with each other.
The moment he saw his Deputy Director enter, Ji-Won almost pounced on him.
"Can't we send those two over to Team 2? If it's too much, at least send Miss Park there."
"No, we cannot Ji-Won." Seo-Jun replied impatiently. "They already have the maximum number of people there. And besides, it will take another few days to find someone. We need the full team now. Or have you forgotten what's at stake?"
Ji-Won groaned. In frustration, he threw the pen he was holding across the desk.
"Fine! Just keep her away from me then. Just looking at her makes my blood boil with resentment." Ji-Won snapped angrily.
At that, Seo-Jun didn't even deign to answer. He knew his friend was just letting out steam. But even so, there was something very amusing in seeing him so riled up. There was only one other person who could make the frozen-hearted Kang Ji-Won so irritated. Luckily for all of them, they wouldn't have to see that person. At least, not unless there was a special event within the company.
While Seo-Jun was contemplating in that manner, Ji-Won picked up Su-Jin and Yeon-Ah's resumes. He perused them quickly, his eyes lingering over the education and previous work experience sections. Several moments later, he threw the papers on top of the keyboard, letting out an infuriated groan.
"This is some team we are having. How do they expect me to bring results in less than a month in these circumstances? It's like a suicide mission."
"Don't be so harsh, Ji-Won. Things aren't as bad as they seem." Seo-Jun tried to placate his boss.
He took a seat across from Ji-Won, speaking in an accommodating tone.
"They will do well, I am sure of it. Actually, if I think about it carefully, I think I saw in one of their resumes a degree in economics. If I'm not mistaken, I think it was Miss Lee Yeon-Ah's major. This will be most helpful in determining the best deals or in making market analysis. She and Jung Seok will work well together. On the other hand, Miss Park Su-Jin has studied history, Korean literature, as well as tourism. Therefore, she could be helpful on the field, finding new prospects, and thinking up new travel packages in the future."
"But neither one has any experience." Ji-Won said stubbornly.
"True, but they can gain it here. Let's be honest here, Ji-Won. They told us to hire interns. Just now many freshly college graduates do you think exist that have loads of experience in this line of work? I'll tell you: None. Therefore, we have to make do with what we have."
"Yes, hopefully all those part-time jobs she'd had will help at something." Ji-Won muttered grudgingly.
"They actually might. Based on what I have seen, almost all of them required her to interact with different types of citizens. That will make her perfect for our plans, just like a trump card. You were the one who said that you wanted to make something more people-oriented. So, use someone who has experience working with them."
Ji-Won frowned, unable to refute his friend's words. He remained silent for a while, analysing his choices carefully from every angle.
Seo-Jun was indeed right. Ever since he had come to work for Kangji Tourism he had planned to change all the outdated ways of the Planning Department. He wanted fresh ideas, better deals, as well as personalized packages for their customers. But most importantly, he aspired to create something that would focus on people rather than profits.
Ji-Won wanted their clients to feel happy while going on a tour established by their company. He wanted to create unforgettable memories for them. He also wished that the company's traveling ideas would make their clients feel refreshed upon return.
Taking his silence as an approval, Seo-Jun smiled. He knew that reasoning always prevailed when it came to Ji-Won. It had been that way ever since they first met, more than six years ago.
"Then it's settled. Miss Park Su-Jin will be your assistant starting tomorrow. She will follow you like a shadow, and assist you with new ideas." Seo-Jun said, smiling from ear to ear.
"Wait… WHAT?!" Ji-Won shouted in disbelief. His eyebrows instantly shot up, almost getting lost in his raven black hair.
"Why are you so surprised? You didn't expect me to play the role of your assistant forever, did you?" Seo-Jun said with faked innocence.
Seo-Jun then proudly leaned back into his chair, surveying his friend carefully. His expression was calm and steady.
Meanwhile, Ji-Won was battling his desire to shout. Even he did not understand why exactly he was so adamantly against Park Su-Jin. It was silly, after all, to hold a grudge just because of what happened during the morning. So what exactly was the reason for this strong rejection?
Ji-Won's rational mind quickly supplied a possible answer to that dilemma.
'Maybe my instincts are telling me that she isn't someone I can rely on. Yes, that must be it. Someone as reckless as her couldn't possibly understand my ideas or be able to help me achieve my goal. She would end up hindering me, giving me more trouble than anything else.'
After a few moments of silence, Ji-Won finally decided to give his reply.
"Alright. But one mistake and she is out.." He stated firmly, the aura of a Director oozing from him.
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After he finished speaking, Jung Seok straightened up, and handed him a small stack of papers.
Seo-Jun took the reports with one hand, while waving the other dismissively.
"No matter. It's good that you have them. I will take them to the Director in a moment."
Seo-Jun then turned to the side, glancing towards the two young women.
"Before that, let me first introduce to you our new colleagues. These are Miss Park Su-Jin and Miss Lee Yeon-Ah. Ladies, he is Jung Seok, our department's best analyst. We were very lucky that he decided to work with us, instead of going to Team 2." Seo-Jun finished with a proud smile.
The three people bowed to each other, acknowledging the introduction.
At that moment, Su-Jin was proud of her intuition. He may not have been an accountant, but he was an analyst, and in her mind those two were quite similar. After all, both jobs required working with numbers, something she had always disliked.
Math had constantly been her nemesis throughout school,so she was very happy to be rid of it. She liked working with people, interacting, talking, and helping them. That, as well as the desire to travel, made Su-Jin want to pursue a career in tourism.
After the introductions were over, Seo-Jun returned to the Director's office, leaving the team alone to get acquainted with each other.
The moment he saw his Deputy Director enter, Ji-Won almost pounced on him.
"Can't we send those two over to Team 2? If it's too much, at least send Miss Park there."
"No, we cannot Ji-Won." Seo-Jun replied impatiently. "They already have the maximum number of people there. And besides, it will take another few days to find someone. We need the full team now. Or have you forgotten what's at stake?"
Ji-Won groaned. In frustration, he threw the pen he was holding across the desk.
"Fine! Just keep her away from me then. Just looking at her makes my blood boil with resentment." Ji-Won snapped angrily.
At that, Seo-Jun didn't even deign to answer. He knew his friend was just letting out steam. But even so, there was something very amusing in seeing him so riled up. There was only one other person who could make the frozen-hearted Kang Ji-Won so irritated. Luckily for all of them, they wouldn't have to see that person. At least, not unless there was a special event within the company.
While Seo-Jun was contemplating in that manner, Ji-Won picked up Su-Jin and Yeon-Ah's resumes. He perused them quickly, his eyes lingering over the education and previous work experience sections. Several moments later, he threw the papers on top of the keyboard, letting out an infuriated groan.
"This is some team we are having. How do they expect me to bring results in less than a month in these circumstances? It's like a suicide mission."
"Don't be so harsh, Ji-Won. Things aren't as bad as they seem." Seo-Jun tried to placate his boss.
He took a seat across from Ji-Won, speaking in an accommodating tone.
"They will do well, I am sure of it. Actually, if I think about it carefully, I think I saw in one of their resumes a degree in economics. If I'm not mistaken, I think it was Miss Lee Yeon-Ah's major. This will be most helpful in determining the best deals or in making market analysis. She and Jung Seok will work well together. On the other hand, Miss Park Su-Jin has studied history, Korean literature, as well as tourism. Therefore, she could be helpful on the field, finding new prospects, and thinking up new travel packages in the future."
"But neither one has any experience." Ji-Won said stubbornly.
"True, but they can gain it here. Let's be honest here, Ji-Won. They told us to hire interns. Just now many freshly college graduates do you think exist that have loads of experience in this line of work? I'll tell you: None. Therefore, we have to make do with what we have."
"Yes, hopefully all those part-time jobs she'd had will help at something." Ji-Won muttered grudgingly.
"They actually might. Based on what I have seen, almost all of them required her to interact with different types of citizens. That will make her perfect for our plans, just like a trump card. You were the one who said that you wanted to make something more people-oriented. So, use someone who has experience working with them."
Ji-Won frowned, unable to refute his friend's words. He remained silent for a while, analysing his choices carefully from every angle.
Seo-Jun was indeed right. Ever since he had come to work for Kangji Tourism he had planned to change all the outdated ways of the Planning Department. He wanted fresh ideas, better deals, as well as personalized packages for their customers. But most importantly, he aspired to create something that would focus on people rather than profits.
Ji-Won wanted their clients to feel happy while going on a tour established by their company. He wanted to create unforgettable memories for them. He also wished that the company's traveling ideas would make their clients feel refreshed upon return.
Taking his silence as an approval, Seo-Jun smiled. He knew that reasoning always prevailed when it came to Ji-Won. It had been that way ever since they first met, more than six years ago.
"Then it's settled. Miss Park Su-Jin will be your assistant starting tomorrow. She will follow you like a shadow, and assist you with new ideas." Seo-Jun said, smiling from ear to ear.
"Wait… WHAT?!" Ji-Won shouted in disbelief. His eyebrows instantly shot up, almost getting lost in his raven black hair.
"Why are you so surprised? You didn't expect me to play the role of your assistant forever, did you?" Seo-Jun said with faked innocence.
Seo-Jun then proudly leaned back into his chair, surveying his friend carefully. His expression was calm and steady.
Meanwhile, Ji-Won was battling his desire to shout. Even he did not understand why exactly he was so adamantly against Park Su-Jin. It was silly, after all, to hold a grudge just because of what happened during the morning. So what exactly was the reason for this strong rejection?
Ji-Won's rational mind quickly supplied a possible answer to that dilemma.
'Maybe my instincts are telling me that she isn't someone I can rely on. Yes, that must be it. Someone as reckless as her couldn't possibly understand my ideas or be able to help me achieve my goal. She would end up hindering me, giving me more trouble than anything else.'
After a few moments of silence, Ji-Won finally decided to give his reply.
"Alright. But one mistake and she is out.." He stated firmly, the aura of a Director oozing from him.
After he finished speaking, Jung Seok straightened up, and handed him a small stack of papers. Seo-Jun took the reports with one hand, while waving the other dismissively. "No matter. It's good that you have them. I will take them to the Director in a moment." Seo-Jun then turned to the side, glancing towards the two young women. "Before that, let me first introduce to you our new colleagues. These are Miss Park Su-Jin and Miss Lee Yeon-Ah. Ladies, he is Jung Seok, our department's best analyst. We were very lucky that he decided to work with us, instead of going to Team 2." Seo-Jun finished with a proud smile. The three people bowed to each other, acknowledging the introduction. At that moment, Su-Jin was proud of her intuition. He may not have been an accountant, but he was an analyst, and in her mind those two were quite similar. After all, both jobs required working with numbers, something she had always disliked. Math had constantly been her nemesis throughout school,so she was very happy to be rid of it. She liked working with people, interacting, talking, and helping them. That, as well as the desire to travel, made Su-Jin want to pursue a career in tourism. After the introductions were over, Seo-Jun returned to the Director's office, leaving the team alone to get acquainted with each other. The moment he saw his Deputy Director enter, Ji-Won almost pounced on him. "Can't we send those two over to Team 2? If it's too much, at least send Miss Park there." "No, we cannot Ji-Won." Seo-Jun replied impatiently. "They already have the maximum number of people there. And besides, it will take another few days to find someone. We need the full team now. Or have you forgotten what's at stake?" Ji-Won groaned. In frustration, he threw the pen he was holding across the desk. "Fine! Just keep her away from me then. Just looking at her makes my blood boil with resentment." Ji-Won snapped angrily. At that, Seo-Jun didn't even deign to answer. He knew his friend was just letting out steam. But even so, there was something very amusing in seeing him so riled up. There was only one other person who could make the frozen-hearted Kang Ji-Won so irritated. Luckily for all of them, they wouldn't have to see that person. At least, not unless there was a special event within the company. While Seo-Jun was contemplating in that manner, Ji-Won picked up Su-Jin and Yeon-Ah's resumes. He perused them quickly, his eyes lingering over the education and previous work experience sections. Several moments later, he threw the papers on top of the keyboard, letting out an infuriated groan. "This is some team we are having. How do they expect me to bring results in less than a month in these circumstances? It's like a suicide mission." "Don't be so harsh, Ji-Won. Things aren't as bad as they seem." Seo-Jun tried to placate his boss. He took a seat across from Ji-Won, speaking in an accommodating tone. "They will do well, I am sure of it. Actually, if I think about it carefully, I think I saw in one of their resumes a degree in economics. If I'm not mistaken, I think it was Miss Lee Yeon-Ah's major. This will be most helpful in determining the best deals or in making market analysis. She and Jung Seok will work well together. On the other hand, Miss Park Su-Jin has studied history, Korean literature, as well as tourism. Therefore, she could be helpful on the field, finding new prospects, and thinking up new travel packages in the future." "But neither one has any experience." Ji-Won said stubbornly. "True, but they can gain it here. Let's be honest here, Ji-Won. They told us to hire interns. Just now many freshly college graduates do you think exist that have loads of experience in this line of work? I'll tell you: None. Therefore, we have to make do with what we have." "Yes, hopefully all those part-time jobs she'd had will help at something." Ji-Won muttered grudgingly. "They actually might. Based on what I have seen, almost all of them required her to interact with different types of citizens. That will make her perfect for our plans, just like a trump card. You were the one who said that you wanted to make something more people-oriented. So, use someone who has experience working with them." Ji-Won frowned, unable to refute his friend's words. He remained silent for a while, analysing his choices carefully from every angle. Seo-Jun was indeed right. Ever since he had come to work for Kangji Tourism he had planned to change all the outdated ways of the Planning Department. He wanted fresh ideas, better deals, as well as personalized packages for their customers. But most importantly, he aspired to create something that would focus on people rather than profits. Ji-Won wanted their clients to feel happy while going on a tour established by their company. He wanted to create unforgettable memories for them. He also wished that the company's traveling ideas would make their clients feel refreshed upon return. Taking his silence as an approval, Seo-Jun smiled. He knew that reasoning always prevailed when it came to Ji-Won. It had been that way ever since they first met, more than six years ago. "Then it's settled. Miss Park Su-Jin will be your assistant starting tomorrow. She will follow you like a shadow, and assist you with new ideas." Seo-Jun said, smiling from ear to ear. "Wait WHAT?!" Ji-Won shouted in disbelief. His eyebrows instantly shot up, almost getting lost in his raven black hair. "Why are you so surprised? You didn't expect me to play the role of your assistant forever, did you?" Seo-Jun said with faked innocence. Seo-Jun then proudly leaned back into his chair, surveying his friend carefully. His expression was calm and steady. Meanwhile, Ji-Won was battling his desire to shout. Even he did not understand why exactly he was so adamantly against Park Su-Jin. It was silly, after all, to hold a grudge just because of what happened during the morning. So what exactly was the reason for this strong rejection? Ji-Won's rational mind quickly supplied a possible answer to that dilemma. 'Maybe my instincts are telling me that she isn't someone I can rely on. Yes, that must be it. Someone as reckless as her couldn't possibly understand my ideas or be able to help me achieve my goal. She would end up hindering me, giving me more trouble than anything else.' After a few moments of silence, Ji-Won finally decided to give his reply. "Alright. But one mistake and she is out.." He stated firmly, the aura of a Director oozing from him.
