“Of course not. But looking at it in the long term, that could also be a solution. Mr. Vice Chairman. About 80% of the 50 major groups in South Korea are already setting a policy to replace human resources with robots for the next 30 years.”
CEO Go ByeongGi emphasized his voice once again. JungHyeok coldly stared at his oil-soaked face through the monitor.
To be honest, it’s not just a bit shameless. Just a while ago, he dared to mention layoffs while facing a crisis of dismissal due to the electric car battery explosion accident. Moreover, CEO Go ByeongGi had long lost his former status and reputation within the group due to MyeongHan Chemistry’s long-standing poor performance.
It seemed like CEO Go ByeongGi was attempting to play the layoff card to make up for the poor performance, but his intentions weren’t too subtle, and it didn’t seem funny at all. With the upcoming year-end reappointment contract, he might be in hot water.
JungHyeok furrowed his brow at the monitor.
“I asked you to present the direction the company should go, and CEO Go suggests laying off the competent employees instead of doing the homework assigned. Is that right?”
Amidst the blatant sarcasm, there were chuckles here and there, accompanied by dry coughs. JungHyeok slowly observed the faces displayed on the screen, confidently holding their ground. They seemed to be avoiding significant damage.
Well, the individuals who gradually rose through the ranks and were appointed as presidents of various subsidiaries, following steps since the active days of Chairman Park, had quite a good backbone.
“If robots can do everything, why would I bother putting you all in your positions? Let’s take away all the offices and give them to robots. How about that?”
“We will address it, Vice Chairman….”
JungHyeok shot a gaze at the faces of the figures that appeared on the checkerboard-like screen one by one. None of them seemed to be worth the money.
There is a reason why the argument for a change of generation keeps being mentioned.
“Come to think of it, it might be urgent to consider layoffs. Please, instead of babbling like old fogeys, do the work you’re paid for. Just lay everyone off and bring in real robots before they take your seats.”
After finishing the video conference, JungHyeok nervously pressed on his temple with his fingers. The issues not concluded today would be discussed in the meeting resuming in two days.
“XX, should I just cut everyone off and bring in real robots?”
“Bah!”
The voice that consoled the surging emotions was heard at that moment. Suddenly turning his head to the adjacent seat, JungHyeok sighed. There was a clear sign of reflection.
“I didn’t curse, Dad.”
Denying it, SuKyung, in a walker, wiggled her arms and legs like a bee.
“Wubba, Dad!”
“I’m not angry. So, don’t tell Mom.”
Then he winked with one eye. It meant it was our secret. Reacting like she’d seen something amazing, SuKyung suddenly opened her mouth and burst into a bright smile.
Her two rabbit-like front teeth were charming.
“Why are you laughing again, pretending to know something?”
“Abub, Dad!”
“Right, living is naturally tiring.”
JungHyeok rested his chin on his hand and looked out the window. The sunlight made his eyes watery, and he felt like tears might come.
“Chasia. I miss Mom. Right?”
“Maah….”
It was a gradually mellowing afternoon.
“I am Hong SeongGyu.”
At the robust voice coming from the phone, Dajeong’s eyes widened.
“Oh, hello, Chairman.”
“Long time no see.”
Dajeong swallowed her dry saliva. Treating a gentleman who is not an easy client as the father of a friend is not easy, so she barely took a breath.
Moreover, since becoming the father of a friend, it was the first time he directly called Dajeong.
“Have you been well?”
『I’ve been fine. More importantly, I wanted to talk about what my son asked you. I hope you discontinued the entire project.』
“Dis… continued?”
『I need to draw a clear line this time.』
Hong Chairman’s voice was filled with suppressed anger. Ah… Dajeong groaned and clenched her warm forehead. For some reason, there was a suspicion, and she forced a smile.
“Again… did you have a disagreement?”
『How many times has it been now? Anyway, you know what I’m asking for.』
After unilaterally ordering a construction halt, he abruptly ended the call.
Cheongdam-dong, Dajeong parked her car in front of a two-story standalone building and looked at the small sign in the bottom right corner of the bright white signboard.
「HONEYMOON」
Such a sweet word was used for those two. It was somewhat pitiful, somewhat bitter, and quite regrettable.
While pondering on the mismatched name for the situation, Dajeong went inside.
The place operated as a cafe, and it was quite spacious. There were two professional baristas, and there were about ten ordinary staff members going back and forth in the hall.
“Hello, the owner is on the rooftop.”
The staff recognized Dajeong and greeted her. They added familiar kindness.
“Would you like some coffee?”
“No, I’ve already had some.”
Dajeong politely declined and went upstairs.
The first thing that caught her eye was the scattered tables. Outside the extended sunshade, the contrasting feeling between the piercing sunlight and the shadowy interior was vivid.
Dajeong looked around the glass wall created like a greenhouse. A woman was sitting elegantly, crossing her legs, and gazing beyond the glass wall.
The woman, draped in an elegant tweed jacket with pearl earrings, was Sol.
Dajeong swallowed a sigh. Sol, who wanted to be the daughter-in-law of Cheongdam-dong, eventually fulfilled her dream.
“This little rascal!”
Approaching the table and glaring at her, Sol noticed and turned her gaze.
“Huh? What’s going on here?”
“What’s going on? Your father called and asked to withdraw from the housing project he requested. What on earth is going on?”
With a disapproving look, Sol turned her gaze to the opposite side as if she didn’t want to hear it.
“Did you fight with Junho again? What’s the point of this? If so, just end it completely.”
“It’s just a day or two, isn’t it? Why make such a fuss again?”
Dajeong held back a sigh.
“So, what else? Why is it like this again?”
It was asking for the cause of this trouble. It was just a courtesy question, as if waiting for an answer, not expecting much after experiencing it several times.
Sol, with a scowl, leaned forward.
“Even if we’re not a match, we’re really not a match. It’s just like the lottery.”
“…….”
“That’s right, this little rascal. Take it slowly. Why are you in such a hurry to meet for less than a year and get married?”
“Do you know about burning love?”
“Fine. Burn and turn to ashes. It’s better to become ashes. Don’t bother the people around you like this.”
Huh? Sol opened her eyes as if she found it absurd.
“Look at this one. It’s something that could happen to you someday. And you? Weren’t you in a hurry?”
For some reason, Dajeong’s irritation rose, and she cast an envious glance.
“I didn’t get all excited about getting married a month after meeting. And I got married exactly one year after meeting. Why is this happening?”
“Acting all high and mighty while being tied to a honeybee.”
Sol came out sarcastically. Perhaps this was why they said that family harmony was the most important. As the discord within the family continued, the cheerful and kind child gradually became more unpleasant.
Dajeong sighed and slowly clenched her fist.
“So, what now?”
“What now?”
“What’s what? With Mr. Junho. Are you going to continue or decisively end it?”
“Hey, we’re already divorced. What’s there to end?”
“…….”
Dajeong thought back to the signboard that said “HONEYMOON” that she saw when she came in, and it felt bitter again.
That’s right. The cafe Honeymoon was the alimony Sol received as compensation for the downfall of her marriage just three months after getting married.
Male lead says he’s pregnant — and it’s female lead’s child
Something seems a bit off about this world.
Wang Zhao thought as she watched a pregnant man walking towards her…
Intro
Female lead finds herself in a world where the men who possess the ability to bear children.
As she navigates this unfamiliar reality, she is caught off guard by the sudden appearance of her boyfriend, who reveals that he is pregnant.
Is this truly her boyfriend?
Why can’t she recall any details about their time together?
She begins to doubt whether the child her boyfriend is carrying is even hers.
Is there a hidden reason behind her amnesia, or could it be a side effect of her sudden arrival in this strange new world?
Just when it seems the protagonist’s life couldn’t become any more entangled, her ex-boyfriend makes an unexpected appearance, raising questions about the protagonist’s past.
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