Ah, that was a typo. It’s not 회식 (company dinner), but 회신 (reply). So, there’s no need for a company dinner, I think.
I should have said it clearly like that.
“Just the two of us…?”
“Then who else is here besides you?”
In a state of confusion, Hyeju found herself at a makchang (grilled intestine) restaurant with Juwon before she knew it.
“Boss, we’ll have two portions of spicy makchang and a bottle of soju!”
And it didn’t stop there. Once she sat down, she found herself ordering as if possessed.
It was all because of this spicy makchang. How did he know about her tolerance for spicy food and choose a dinner venue that would drive her crazy?
Only after placing the order did she sense a gaze fixed on her, with arms crossed. Feeling awkward, Hyeju randomly picked up and put down a piece of macaroni on the table, pretending to be busy.
“I saw your email.”
Hyeju retorted absentmindedly, playing with her chopsticks without purpose.
“Yes, I’m sure you did.”
“Well done.”
Hyeju paused.
It was the first time she received praise from Juwon. It was a simple and understated compliment, but precisely because of that, it felt even more like something Juwon would say.
“If the contract with Taeyang Foods goes through, we can achieve more than 120% of our annual target performance this year. If we manage it well, we might even exceed that.”
“Is that so? I anticipated and made contact with them with that in mind.”
“How did you come up with the idea to submit a proposal to Taeyang Foods?”
“Our dad always packed lunch for us. He would always include Taeyang seaweed in the lunchbox.”
Hyeju swallowed the macaroni and spoke.
“I sometimes think about that taste after coming to Seoul and tried to buy it several times, but it’s not readily available in the supermarket. When I asked, they said they used to supply it a few years ago, but they withdrew because of poor sales. I don’t think I’ve seen it even in the company cafeteria.”
“They’re the number one seasoned seaweed exporter overseas, but it’s surprising that it doesn’t sell well domestically.”
“Yes! I wanted to point out that too.”
Hyeju’s eyes sparkled.
“I’ve thought about why. I couldn’t figure it out. It has great taste, neat packaging, and good brand recognition. I would understand if it lacked flavor, but it tastes much better than the industryleading seaweed.”
“Hmm.”
“The reason for the inexplicable sales decline. Perhaps Taeyang Foods themselves might not know the reason either. Maybe the person most curious about it is over there.”
Juwon listened attentively, crossing his arms. It felt strange that this usually lax and slowwitted person’s eyes were sparkling. Infectious enthusiasm, does it really exist?
“Isn’t it logical to directly ask consumers for the reasons? That’s why I suggested we ask them. Together with our company, DataS Korea!”
Hyeju clenched her fist.
In her own way, she had fighting spirit, but in the midst of it, she couldn’t help but find her fist small and cute. Juwon suppressed his urge to laugh and gave her a gentle jab.
“They say even a snail has a rolling skill, and you’ve done well.”
Juwon recalled the performance evaluation reports of the employees that he had reviewed after joining the company. Most of the employees received favorable evaluations in line with the company’s consistent growth trajectory, but Hyeju’s work performance stood out among them. She had consistently received an A grade every year for the four years since her employment.
“Now I finally understand the reason.”
It was a moment when the somewhat absentminded Oh Hyeju appeared different.
“Gumbeng? That’s a harsh way to put it. If my father hears that, he’ll grab you by the collar and bring you down.”
“If the contract goes through, I’ll make sure to give my father the incentive since he played a big role in securing it.”
“Oh, then even if he brings me down, I’ll spring right back up! He’ll give me a big reward, right?”
“It depends on what you do.”
Hyeju clasped her hands together as if dreaming.
“I hope everything goes smoothly until the contract. They said they will have a preliminary meeting and make a decision on their end.”
“I’ll schedule the meeting as soon as tomorrow.”
“Will the CEO be there in person?”
“We need to familiarize ourselves with the practical side of things.”
So, are we going to handle the Taeyang Foods case together from now on? It would certainly speed things up if the CEO takes charge, but handling it as a team of two…
“But why did you suddenly suggest having a company dinner? You know it was a typo in that email earlier.”
Hyeju quickly changed the topic, feeling burdened. No matter how comfortable their relationship was, it wasn’t appropriate for an ordinary employee to tell the CEO what to do.
Juwon’s response was unexpected.
“Sorry.”
“What did I do wrong?”
Hyeju widened her eyes and looked at Juwon.
“Just try to match it.”
Juwon tilted his chin and smiled mischievously.
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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