Chapter 474:

Chapter 474:

Judging by the fish they had caught so far, it was clear that Yoo-hyun and Manager Yoon Byung-kwan were in a fierce competition.

“I have 20 years of fishing experience. There’s no way I’ll lose to a novice.”

“Fishing is not about winning or losing.”

“Ha ha. Sure. Then why don’t you give up?”

“Sorry, but I never learned how to give up at Yeontae Fishing Site.”

Yoo-hyun refused to back down, and Manager Yoon Byung-kwan gritted his teeth.

“Let’s see who’s better then.”

And so, the battle of pride between Yoo-hyun and Manager Yoon Byung-kwan began.

The night grew darker and the cold wind blew, but the spectators did not leave their seats.

It was not only because of the thrilling duel between the two.

It was more because of the role of the food staff, who brought roasted sweet potatoes, chestnuts, and salted skewers.

The people who sat on the mats laid by the lodging staff chatted away.

There was also a heater and a light provided by the fishing site, making it perfect for outdoor fun.

Then, the drink staff led by Jung Saet-byul appeared.

“Here, the cocktail general is here.”

“We also have soju and liquor here.”

Jo Mi-ran, the deputy, followed them, and TV Lee Bon-seok, the team leader who was in a good mood, said.

“Come on, everyone, have a drink. You worked hard today.”

“Wow. Sounds good.”

The fishing site soon turned into a night market.

As the atmosphere drifted away from fishing, Yoo-hyun focused more.

Whoosh.

Yoo-hyun succeeded in fishing three times in a row, and the people who were drinking and talking cheered and applauded.

“Wow.”

The more this happened, the more miserable Manager Yoon Byung-kwan felt.

But fishing was not something that could be done with impatience.

The gap widened, and in the end, Manager Yoon Byung-kwan admitted defeat.

“I lost.”

“You did well.”

Yoo-hyun smiled and got up from his seat.

Ha Moo-gon, the manager who had given up earlier, ran over to him and hugged him.

“As expected. I knew Han Daeri could do it.”

“You didn’t believe me earlier.”

He shook his fist and rallied the people.

“Han Yoo-hyun. Han Yoo-hyun. Han Yoo-hyun.”

His weak appearance in front of the prize was very funny, but this was also part of the fun of the outing.

Yoo-hyun waved his hand as he heard the ‘Han Yoo-hyun’ call echoing in the fishing site.

The hot atmosphere continued inside the lodging.

Body talk, OX quiz, consonant quiz, and other indoor games followed, and the ranking of the first day was decided by the drinking marble.

Yoo-hyun’s team was third, but everyone was drunk and there was still tomorrow, so they didn’t care about that anymore.

They just enjoyed the moment.

In the midst of the noisy atmosphere, Kim Hyun-min, the manager, staggered up from his seat.

“Well, can I say something?”

Yoo-hyun handed him a bottle of alcohol with a spoon stuck in it and teased him.

“Everyone is too tired to lift their heads, so why don’t you sit down and talk?”

“Oh, thank you, Han Daeri. You’re so thoughtful.”

“Don’t mention it.”

Kim Hyun-min, the manager, who looked at Yoo-hyun with disbelief, sat down.

He looked around and nodded at Kwon Se-jung, the deputy.

“Kwon Deputy, can I say it?”

“I’ll do it myself.”

Kwon Se-jung, the deputy, answered with a meaningful tone, and Lee Chan Ho, the deputy sitting across from him, asked bluntly.

“Kwon Deputy, are you staying in Electronics?”

“I decided to change my organization to the Innovation Strategy Office this time.”

“What?”

Kwon Se-jung’s answer caused a stir.

Kim Hyun-min, the manager, stretched out his palms and calmed the atmosphere.

“Come on, let’s give a round of applause to the hard-working person. Is there anyone else staying in Electronics? You don’t have to say it, but...”

As he added one more thing, Jang Joon-sik, who had been serious all day, raised his hand.

“I’m staying too.”

“Pfft.”

Yoo-hyun, who was drinking a cocktail, spat out the alcohol.

It was such an unexpected situation that everyone blinked their eyes.

Regardless, Jang Joon-sik said with a strong tone.

“I’m going to the Innovation Strategy Office too.”

“You’ll get in trouble.”

“I don’t mind as long as I can be with you, deputy.”

Jang Joon-sik clenched his trembling body and answered firmly.

What should he do with this stubborn guy?

Yoo-hyun sighed inwardly and took off his jacket for his junior who was only wearing a T-shirt.

“Here, wear this.”

“I’m fine.”

“You’re fine? You’re shivering.”

Yoo-hyun pulled Jang Joon-sik’s arm and forced the jacket on his back.

He walked ahead.

Jang Joon-sik held the jacket with both hands and followed him.

Thud thud.

Yoo-hyun stopped under the streetlight and looked at Jang Joon-sik’s face.

He said.

“Did you really apply to the Innovation Strategy Office because of me?”

“Yes.”

“Is that the only reason? You, if I quit, will you quit too?”

“No. I wanted to grow even if I could be with you longer, deputy. I believed that there would be such an opportunity if I went to the Innovation Strategy Office.”

Jang Joon-sik answered without wavering.

He could tell how deep his thoughts had been just by hearing his words.

Yoo-hyun judged that Jang Joon-sik was not the type who had a broad vision or a good sense like Kwon Se-jung, the deputy, or Park Seung-woo, the manager.

But he had his own persistence and stubbornness, and his own color was clear.

He might not be the best, but he had a characteristic.

He had a high possibility of becoming the only one who could not be replaced by anyone in the organization, so Yoo-hyun had no reason to stop his move.

He made up his mind and said to Jang Joon-sik.

“Joon-sik, just stay in the Innovation Strategy Office for a while. I’ll be there soon.”

“But why...”

“I have a reason. It won’t take long. You’re the only one who knows.”

“Only me?”

“Yes. It’s a secret between us, so don’t tell anyone.”

Yoo-hyun put his hand on Jang Joon-sik’s shoulder and asked him to promise.

“Shh.”

“Ah, okay.”

“Good boy.”

Yoo-hyun smiled and stroked his junior’s head, who was covering his mouth.

He felt that his future would be dynamic thanks to this guy.

He already had Jang Joon-sik’s future image in his head.

“Joon-sik, you’ll meet Manager Park Seung-woo when you go to the Innovation Strategy Office.”

“I know. He’s the one who got Steve Jobs’ signature on his back, right?”

“Ha ha. That’s right. Learn a lot from him. He’s my mentor.”

“He’s a bit...”

For some reason, Jang Joon-sik hesitated.

“Why?”

“Never mind. I’ll wait and do as you say, deputy. Please come back safely.”

Jang Joon-sik bowed his head at Yoo-hyun’s question.

Yoo-hyun, who was grateful for his loyal junior, stretched out his index finger.

“Shh.”

“Okay.”

“Good boy.”

Yoo-hyun laughed at his funny junior.

He returned Jang Joon-sik’s gesture and went back to the lodging.

He sat on a swing in the empty lot in front of the lodging, wearing his jacket.

Kim Young-gil, the manager, who came out after him, sat on the next swing and handed him a can of beer.

“Is it okay if it’s cold?”

“No. It’s cooler and better.”

Yoo-hyun took the beer and opened it.

He took a sip.

The beer was frozen, so it felt especially refreshing.

Kim Young-gil, the manager, who followed Yoo-hyun and drank a sip of beer, opened his mouth.

“What’s your plan?”

“What do you mean?”

“Going to the Group Strategy Office. You know that everyone knows you’re close with Shin Executive, right? It’s weird that you’re going to the opposite side.”

“I told you, it’s for promotion.”

“Promotion, my ass. Don’t I know you?”

Kim Young-gil, the manager, who rarely got excited, raised his voice.