Umm… and Director Choi was even trying to bribe Manager Lui with that bidding and auction thing, I didn't understand it completely though…" she paused.
VP Song's eyes softened. He never knew that his little dumpling was this good in politics. He finally believed what Gon had told him. He asked, "You got most of the things correct, then where are you stuck?"
Su Yeon shook her head and complained, "I just joined the dots, as told by Manager Lui. Still, Professor, I didn't get one thing… why Song Empire hasn't announced yet? If Assemblyman Jo's plan got revealed, it will harm Song Empire's image. Now he has been arrested, he will make us fall with him."
Gon was feeling like a proud big brother, 'Our Miss is just great!'
Whereas, Manager Lui got amused. Not because of her explanation, but by the smooth interaction between them, even Mr. Grim Reaper seemed very attentive in it. She questioned in her mind, 'Are they really just acquaintances? This easiness… cannot come between acquaintances.'
VP Song felt warmth in his heart. He remembered the old days when young Su Yeon used to ask so many questions.
He gave a gentle smile and explained, "First of all, Assemblyman Jo is a very smart fox, so I always kept a distance from him. Also, though Choi Constructions are our client, it's like a peaceful alliance. I predicted that Assemblyman Jo is up to something and just then, Manager Lui told me about Director Choi.
The documents you gave me that day were the first copy of Choi Construction's tender and other confidential information. They were planning to backstab us with the help of Manager Lui.
About your question, we haven't got the actual deal yet, it's just that our biggest would-be competitor has been eliminated. The redevelopment project of City C is not anyone's cup of tea."
Su Yeon asked, "But then Professor, what do you mean by backstabbing us?" Manager Lui found it a bit impolite. When she was about to say something, VP Song folded his hands and asked back, "Intern Yoon, do you think that money is the only key factor of getting a tender?"
Su Yeon thought for a second and replied, "Of course not Professor, one should have quality resources and efficient manpower for that. Considering this project, what you said was correct, this is not anyone's cup of tea…"
VP Song leaned back on the sofa and smirked, "You are answering your question yourself."
Su Yeon caught it. Even if Choi Constructions got finance from Assemblyman Jo, the main thing they were in need was the method of working. Only Song Empire can work efficiently at this large scale.
Seeing his little dumpling got the answer, VP Song continued, "The meeting will not be held any time soon, probably in next month. At least, now Assemblyman Jo cannot include us in this mess. The one who would be in trouble is Director Choi."
Su Yeon cheered up, "That's great news then! A new financial year will start till then. When this scrutiny will be over, the topic of the redevelopment project will be the highlight. Though our company is giving almost 300 percent returns currently, at that time, the share price will escalate tremendously in its very first quarter!" she appreciated with a blooming face, "Great plan Professor Song! You are genius!"
VP Song's happiness went over the top. He never felt this happiness after any of his victories in this life, even if he was appreciated countless times. They were always like bootlicking for him. Now when his own daughter thinks that he played great, he felt proud of himself.
Su Yeon's happy voice made the entire mood blooming. Manager Lui looked at Su Yeon and VP Song. Su Yeon was acting like a kid who just got to know something new and VP Song seemed like a father who got satisfied just by looking at his happy daughter. Even Mr. Grim Reaper had a gentle smile on his face.
VP Song said, "It's good that you understood everything. So, are you going to continue working with Manager Lui?"
Just like that Su Yeon's face fell as if hit by reality, "No sir, Manager Kang gave me a completely different task. I will be working on the previous Cybersecurity project. I am assigned to work under the assistant of the Project Manager. Manager Kang wants me to learn about it," and sighed.
Manager Lui asked, "It's a great opportunity, what's the problem then?" Su Yeon gave a weak smile, "That… I struggle with the IT concepts."
VP Song looked at Mr. Secretary and remembered what he told, 'Royal Highness somehow knew that Emperor Jun loves our miss and no one else, and can be the perfect partner of our Miss,' he closed his eyes and mustered up his courage to take this huge step.
He opened his eyes and asked, "The previous Cybersecurity project you mean our in-house project?" When Su Yeon nodded, he continued, "Then, should I give you the contact ID of the person who made this project? Don't worry, consider it as a reward. Also, that person is just like you, a fresher. That person… is very intelligent and can explain in a very detailed manner."
Su Yeon was feeling burdened by this favor. She said hesitantly, "My knowledge about IT is not that great. So, he or she would get angry with me…" VP Song hummed, "Hmm… I can't tell."
He fetched out his tablet and searched for something. When he got it, he told, "I am sending the contact ID to you. As you know, we have separate working IDs like email ID here to contact each other. I would have given the contact number, but that person is… bit introverted and currently working at another branch"
Su Yeon bowed and thanked him, "Thank you so much, it is more than enough Professor. I will try my best!" VP Song nodded and smiled, "You will learn a lot from that person. You may leave now, you have so many things to do today." Su Yeon bid farewell to everyone and left the office.
When she reached her desk, she opened her inbox and clicked on VP Song's mail. "Let's see… lkj@smail.com... Hmm, LKJ… who is this person, I will ask Ye Jin later. First I have to learn basics before messaging LKJ."
Manager Kang came behind her, "Intern Yoon, are you going to the 10th floor now?" Su Yeon stood up and shook her head, "No Sir, I just called Assistant Lim, he is in the IT department so I am going there." Manager Kang nodded and they both went there.
Assistant Lim was a smart man in his early forties and had a thin physique. His classic formals, gold-rimmed glasses and perfectly parted hair were making his personality more professional. Manager Kang introduced Su Yeon to him.
While working with Assistant Lim, Su Yeon realized that he was simply a perfectionist. Even his brief explanation of the project and work was perfect. He was strict and didn't like to talk in between the work. Su Yeon got inspired by his method of working.
For day one, he assigned short yet difficult tasks to her. Many times, she was struggling with the concepts and searched them on the internet. At the end of the day, even if she barely managed to complete all the tasks, many IT terms and theories couldn't reach her mind.
At night, after dinner, Su Yeon took out her notepad and started searching for each point. She called Ye Jin whenever she didn't get the meaning. When the doubts were resolved she asked, "By the way, Ye Jin ah, do you know the owner of this ID lkj@smail.com? I heard that this person invented this project and is very intelligent," she fidgeted with her pen while asking.
Ye Jin replied, "LKJ? Let me think… oh right, he invented this system. I talked with him many times on mails, not in person. He is indeed very intelligent and knows exactly what is our problem. Ah, one thing, he is a bit introverted."
Su Yeon pursed her lips, "So, you never met him?" Ye Jin clicked her tongue, "I once saw his back profile though. I head from my senior, just like our Mr. Grim Reaper, he is also aloof and cold yet they are different. Mr. Grim Reaper has a cold aura, on the other hand, this LKJ has a bit of devilish coldness. Well, I don't think like that, he helped me a lot." The two friends talked for a while and then went to sleep.
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At the Song's mansion,
After reporting everything, Gon remembered something and asked, "Master, whose contact ID did you give to Miss?" Master Song stopped while turning the page and clenched the file, "He was…"