Real Man-Chapter 759

There were many astonishing things in the contract, but one phrase in particular caught Jang Man-bok’s eye.

“Can I continue my acting career along with this job?”

“You said you were working part-time while pursuing acting, right? The company has flexible working hours, so you can adjust them as you wish. It shouldn’t be much different from what you’re doing now, right?”

“But it’s not right for a company employee to have a second job. It’s bound to cause trouble for others.”

“Did you cause any trouble for your colleagues when you worked part-time?”

Jang Man-bok stiffened at Yoo-hyun’s words.

“Of course not. I would never do that, even if my life depended on it.”

“That’s right. It’s the same here.”

“…”

Yoo-hyun knew that Jang Man-bok hadn’t completely given up on his dream of becoming an actor.

Then the answer was simple.

Instead of holding him back with trivial restrictions, he would give him more options.

That would be a plus for both Jang Man-bok and the company.

He would return more than what he received.

Jang Man-bok, who had been staring blankly for a moment, asked a question.

“How on earth did I get hired?”

“Are you curious about the criteria for hiring other employees?”

“No, that’s not it. I mean me. I don’t think I deserve this kind of treatment.”

Jang Man-bok waved his hand and looked at the contract again.

It offered a salary higher than that of a large corporation, paid in advance, plus various additional expenses such as food and transportation.

The welfare benefits were even more shocking.

There was everything, but the most eye-catching thing was the hotel restaurant voucher that came out every week.

‘I’ve always wanted to go to the Baekje Hotel buffet…’

Gulp! He swallowed his saliva and Yoo-hyun said to him.

“Of course you have the qualifications, that’s why I brought you here.”

“Brought me here? That’s absurd. I’ve only been a nameless actor, I don’t even have a decent job at this age…”

“I told you, that’s not important.”

“Still. It feels like I’ve somehow cheated my way in.”

Jang Man-bok lowered his head and a strong sense of humanity emanated from him.

His sincere attitude that showed in his reviews was clearly reflected.

‘I can see why people are drawn to his reviews.’

Jang Man-bok was the one who gave Yoo-hyun the insight that reviews didn’t have to be tied to product introductions.

Thanks to him, Yoo-hyun was able to see the infinite potential of Reverb.

There was something that Jang Man-bok had to do to realize that future, but it wasn’t something to talk about here.

Yoo-hyun smiled and gestured.

“Hey, where did that confident look you had in the interview go?”

“That was before I got hired.”

“Do you want me to take it back?”

“No. That’s absolutely impossible. I’ve already stamped it.”

“Ha ha! Don’t worry, I’m kidding. Oh, take this too.”

Swoosh.

Jang Man-bok blinked his eyes as he received the bag that Yoo-hyun handed him.

“A laptop? I already got one at the office, didn’t I?”

“That’s for work, this is for personal use.”

“Personal use, you mean…”

“You can use it at home for your own purposes.”

“Really?”

Yoo-hyun nodded at the surprised Jang Man-bok.

“Yes. Your salary will also be paid in advance today, so you can give it to your wife as a gift along with your first paycheck.”

“Gasp! Th, thank you.”

“Thank you.”

“No, thank you. I will devote myself to Reverb!”

Jang Man-bok sprang up and bowed deeply.

His eyes burned with determination.

After Jang Man-bok, it was Won Gi-joon’s turn.

He was dressed in a suit even though it was a casual dress code. He sat in a sharp posture.

His expression was stiff, as if he hadn’t made up his mind yet.

Rather, he looked like he was testing whether this place was worth joining.

Yoo-hyun faced him and went over his background.

He was a former pro gamer and a current YouTuber who was known to make a lot of money. He didn’t need to cling to a job.

Yet he applied himself, passed the interview, and came this far.

Why did he do that?

-I want to be evaluated fairly as a former company employee.

In the interview, Won Gi-joon didn’t mention anything about being a pro gamer or a YouTuber.

Instead, he emphasized his late college diploma and various certificates to appeal himself.

He seemed to deliberately erase his past background.

‘Does he want to be recognized by someone?’

As Yoo-hyun speculated, Won Gi-joon closed his eyes quietly.

He habitually recalled his past memories.

Pro gamer. Internet broadcaster. YouTuber.

He wasn’t the best, but he was proud of his efforts.

But all he got was a cynical response.

-Stop trying to make money with weird games, and if you can’t get a job at a company, just work at a factory. Don’t disgrace your parents’ faces anymore.

His father never acknowledged his son.

He only blamed him for everything related to games.

That left a scar in his heart.

So he clenched his teeth and started over, but reality was harsher than he thought.

With his mediocre diploma and certificates, he couldn’t even pass the paper screening of most companies.

That’s when he met Reverb.

He liked the product and the vision, but the company was too small.

The conditions weren’t that important.

He cared more about success in the company than money.

He felt like he could avenge his resentment by showing his father his successful image.

He knew it was a childish mind, but it was something he had to do.

Swoosh.

When Won Gi-joon opened his eyes, Yoo-hyun was looking at him.

Yoo-hyun smiled and asked.

“What do you want to do at Reverb, Mr. Gi-joon?”

“What can I do here?”

“That depends on your ambition. If you want something easy, I’ll give you something easy. If you want to move the world, I’ll give you something that suits you.”

His sharp eyes without double eyelids looked at Yoo-hyun.

Unlike his handsome image, he was nicknamed the thorn terran for his fierce questions.

“Moving the world. Is River a company that can do that?”

“That’s what we have to make it into. That’s why I want to work with you, Mr. Won.”

“Will it make a difference if I’m here?”

Yoo-hyun answered Won Gi Jun’s question without hesitation.

“Mr. Won, you polished the cornerstone of gamers when there was no such word. You were the first to become an internet broadcaster as a gamer and opened the way for your juniors.”

“…”

“You achieved amazing results in a time when no one knew you could make money as a YouTuber. You built a tower of effort from the bottom with your own strength.”

What was the reason for him, who had achieved so much, to join River?

He had the confidence to grow River as he had done before.

Won Gi Jun, who understood Yoo-hyun’s sincerity, asked back.

“Do you think I can make River like that too?”

“No. I think you can do more than that.”

“More?”

“Yes. What do you think River will look like if it succeeds?”

“What do you mean by that?”

Yoo-hyun opened his mouth to show him a vast ocean.

“Mr. Won, you are not one of the millions of YouTubers, but the only one who created YouTube.”

“…”

“You become a giant entrepreneur who moves the world. Then everyone will have to acknowledge you.”

Won Gi Jun’s eyes shook for a moment, but it was clear.

As he guessed, the word ‘acknowledgment’ touched his brain.

Won Gi Jun, who had been hesitating for a while, asked seriously.

“Do you have confidence in success, Mr. President?”

“I wouldn’t have started if I didn’t have confidence.”

“I’ve seen too many cases of starting recklessly and collapsing.”

“That won’t happen. But if you don’t like it, you can leave anytime. I won’t stop you for any reason.”

He didn’t need a cheesy reason for someone who already knew everything about River.

Yoo-hyun went strong, and Won Gi Jun shook his head.

“No. I’m going to see it through once I start. And do it right.”

“Then I’ll look forward to it.”

Squeeze.

Yoo-hyun held his hand.

It was a while after Won Gi Jun left that Lee Ji Hyun came in.

Her face buried in her long hair looked very pale.

She greeted him cautiously and bowed her head without even looking at the contract.

Yoo-hyun offered her tea, seeing her struggling.

“It’s lavender tea. It will calm you down a bit.”

“Thank you…”

Her hand holding the teacup trembled.

‘She seems more nervous than at the interview.’

That meant she had a lot of worries.

Yoo-hyun waited for her to calm down.

Lee Ji Hyun, who put her mouth on the teacup, bowed her head again.

She didn’t know why her body was moving like this.

The more she tried to change her mind, the more her head went blank.

When did it start?

She was afraid of people.

She felt like they were always criticizing her whenever she faced them.

The trauma that was so dark never went away.

The only place where she could be free was online.

There was no bullying, contempt, or disregard there.

Everyone looked at her without prejudice.

She wanted to stay in the online world forever, but she couldn’t anymore.

She realized that her mother had become very weak.

-Ji Hyun, mom wants to see you go out into the world and spread your wings. That’s mom’s wish.

Lee Ji Hyun wanted to grant her mother’s wish, who had lived for her poor daughter all her life.

So she tried to change.

She wanted to find a job where she could avoid people as much as possible, and then she met River.

This job seemed not much different from what she had been doing online.

But the company had to keep coming out once it contracted.

She couldn’t stay home even if her heart tightened from the trauma.

Lee Ji Hyun was afraid of that.

Yoo-hyun looked at Lee Ji Hyun, who bowed her head.

When her trembling subsided a bit, he pushed the contract to where she could see it.

Swoosh.

On top of the contract was a paper that briefly summarized the benefits.

She shook her head as she glanced at the contents.

Rustle.

Her eyes widened as she checked again. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ

“Can I, can I work from home?”

“Yes. If you feel uncomfortable coming to the office later, you can work from home. After all, everything we do is online.”

“Can I, can I really adjust my work location as I please?”

Lee Ji Hyun was older than Yoon Bo Mi, but she had no social experience.

If she lacked perseverance or ability, she wouldn’t have been able to make a name for herself online for so long.

She didn’t know why, but she had social phobia, and she tried to step into the world again for some reason.

Thanks to that, Yoo-hyun had a great fortune to work with her.

Yoo-hyun smiled and said.

“Of course. There will be no disadvantage. I also marked it on the contract.”

“…”

“Is there anything you are uncomfortable with?”

“No, no. Thank you for your consideration.”

“I’m the one who’s thankful. Then you just need to stamp it.”

“Yes. I will. I will do that.”

Lee Ji Hyun, who closed her mouth tightly, nodded vigorously.

Her eyes met Yoo-hyun’s for the first time.