The strategy meeting was the first meeting directly convened by Sung Hyuk since he assumed the position of CEO of SL Entertainment.

Until now, he had actively participated in meetings necessary for business understanding, such as weekly meetings, executive meetings, and team leader meetings, but he had never convened a meeting himself.

Convening the strategy meeting meant that the business understanding and business plan formulation were perfectly completed. For the employees, it was an opportunity to confirm whether Cha Sung Hyuk had the qualities to lead SL Entertainment.

“In the future, SL Entertainment will concentrate all its capabilities on leaping into a global company.”

After stating the goal, Sung Hyuk pointed out the current situation.

“So far, SL Entertainment has focused on the domestic market and management business. To put it positively, it pursued stability, but frankly speaking, it is smoothly declining, content with the current situation.”

The executives, pricked by his words, subtly avoided his gaze.

“I plan to actively engage in content planning and production. Currently, we are reviewing scripts suitable for production investment. Also, we plan to establish a studio to enhance content production capabilities. We are also considering acquiring existing production companies. We may start discussing the establishment of an OTT platform in the near future.”

The vice president, who had been silent, interjected.

“If you proceed with the plan, there won’t be any incoming funds for a while, and the outgoing funds will be enormous. Are you okay with that?”

The vice president harbored considerable resentment toward Sung Hyuk, who unexpectedly became the CEO. Having dreamt of his own promotion to CEO, Sung Hyuk’s presence couldn’t help but be threatening.

Amidst the criticism that he had been operating the company too casually, he felt uncomfortable. Therefore, he timidly defended himself, saying that it wasn’t because they didn’t know but because they couldn’t do what they didn’t know.

“Of course. I will take responsibility for funding, deficits, everything.”

Sung Hyuk slowly scanned the executives.

“If it’s not me, this bold investment is impossible. If I can’t do it, no one can. Everyone knows this.”

Everyone nodded reflexively.

Who else could do what the son of Chairman Cha Hyun Woong couldn’t?

What Sung Hyuk declared was a scale that a salaried CEO, who didn’t know when to move it to another place, couldn’t drive.

Even if it was a deficit due to aggressive investments, it was naturally burdensome. There was no one who wanted to attach the label of a departing CEO who struggled with deficits when it wasn’t the time to do so.

“I don’t know how long I will stay at SL Entertainment, but even when I leave, I will leave after properly raising its class.”

A faint smile appeared on the indifferent face.

“I will handle the tough part properly, so all of you just trust and follow me.”

Whether they liked it or not, everyone, including the vice president, had to admit that he was a reliable CEO.
“Hollywood investment firm USI and investment partnership have been confirmed, and discussions are underway for strategic alliances with terrestrial broadcasters in China and Japan. For detailed explanations, Team Leader Yun Ji-sang from the global business team will provide the information.”

Yeong-in couldn’t take her eyes off Sung Hyuk, who showed strong leadership and handed over the floor to Ji-sang.

Today was not a day when Yeong-in fell for Cha Sung-hyuk, the man, but for Cha Sung-hyuk, the CEO.

However, there was another woman who fell for him.

It was Baek Hee-ran.

The glasses of Beom-jun and Chang-geun clashed with a clear sound, then fell apart. Subsequently, two neatly emptied glasses were placed on the table simultaneously.

They didn’t plan to meet from the beginning. Everyone was too busy, so the result was an uncomplicated drinking session.

“Was it really your kid?”

“I don’t know.”

Chang-geun mumbled, squeezing his impression and spitting it out as if chewing on it.

The two were in the middle of talking about a woman who came to Chang-geun claiming to be pregnant after spending a night together following their meeting at the club.

“Did you really settle it?”

“Of course. I handled it perfectly.”

Chang-geun emptied the glass Beom-jun filled for him and changed the subject.

“By the way, how’s Cha Yeong-in?”

“Do you still care about Yeong-in? Did you really think about marrying Yeong-in?”

“Am I crazy? Marry an adopted child?”

“But you went so far as to create a situation where you had to face her.”

“What sincerity? She just kept bouncing, so I got curious.”

“She’s naturally a troublemaker even though she’s nothing special.”

Beom-jun, chuckling, played along and belatedly answered Chang-geun’s question.

“It seems like Yeong-in has become busier after moving to SL Entertainment. It’s hard to even see Sung Hyuk’s face, and the entire company seems chaotic.”

“She moved to SL Entertainment? But why is Sung Hyuk’s name suddenly coming up?”

“Oh, you still don’t know.”