"What did you say? Business?"

"Let's meet and discuss . I'll wait for you at the House of Happiness at 3pm tomorrow . "

"Sure . I'll be there on time . "

At 3pm the next day, Hyunwoo arrived at the House of Happiness . He was accompanied by Sungwoo Paek . Sungwoo was staying in Inchon when Hyunwoo called him for the meeting .

The director greeted them with a broad smile . Jaegyong and Sungrak were already there, waiting for Hyunwoo .

After exchanging a few pleasantries, they all gathered at the director's office .

Sungwoo said few words, while Hyunwoo opened his mouth first, "Do you happen to know N&C Korea?"

"No, sir…"

Neither Jaegyong . Sungrak, nor the director, who was close to the president of Aurum, Hyunwoo's employer knew the company . Of course, Hyunwoo didn't tell them that he was the president of N&C Korea .

"This friend of mine is the president of N&C Korea . His name is Sungwoo Paek, and my high school alumnus . "

"Oh, it's nice to see you . You're the president of that company . "

Only then did Sungwoo exchange a few words of introduction with them .

Hyunwoo explained to the director, "I told you about the warehouse before, and he's planning to make it the sales office of N&C Korea, so he'll need to hire a couple of staff members . "

"Ah, are you going to hire these two guys then?" asked the director .

The director now seemed to figure out what Hyunwoo was going to say, and Jaegyong and Sungrak opened their eyes wide .

Hyunwoo continued, "Are you good on a computer? Do you know how to use Excel? Have you ever operated a forklift?"

"I can use a computer and Excel a bit, but I've never operated a forklift," said both of them .

They seemed nervous for fear Hyunwoo might not hire them because they couldn't operate a forklift, but that didn't matter because it was easy to operate . Anybody could do so skillfully with a bit of learning .

This time Sungwoo opened his mouth . "I'm five years older than you guys, so can I talk down to you?"

"Sure, please . Brother Hyunwoo, you can talk down, too . "

"Okay then . Call me brother from now on . Did you guys study hard in high school?"

Both of them just scratched their heads, which suggested they didn't .

"Why? Did you not study hard at all? Or you didn't make good grades even when you studied hard?"

"Well, I tried to study hard from early on, but I couldn't no matter how hard I tried, so I gave up," said one of them .

While hearing their replies, Hyunwoo could understand them in a way . Hyunwoo had some tough high school days like them . Hyunwoo always did his best, but he couldn't climb up to the middle or upper level of the grade no matter how hard he tried .

Sungwoo continued, "You have been amateurs up to now, but you should be a pro when you're hired . Pros show their performance only with the outcomes . Excuses won't work, and there isn't anybody out there who can accept your excuses . So, when you're hired, you should really work hard . "

"Got it!"

"I'll do my best . "

Both of them showed great enthusiasm, but Sungwoo and Hyunwoo didn't take it seriously for one fell into a habit as time went by . They would forget their first time and start to think about other stuff when they had a sure means of livelihood . For example, they would try to learn new stuff to find a better job . To stop this, they would need to think they're the masters of the company, not its employees . And that's why all the companies emphasize a sense of mastery to their employees . Of course, that would not be possible with their moral education only . It would be the role of the manager or the president to instill a sense of mastery in their employees .

As a matter of fact Hyunwoo and Sungwoo thought deeply about this matter before coming here, and they found some solutions of their own . That's why Hyunwoo investigated their mindsets when he called them to ask if they were interested in business instead of telling them he would find jobs for them .

As a matter of fact Hyunwoo and Sungwoo thought deeply about this matter before coming here, and they found some solutions of their own . That's why Hyunwoo investigated their mindsets when he called them to ask if they were interested in business instead of telling them he would find jobs for them .

"You guys will be hired as partners instead of employees," said Sungwoo .

At his unexpected statement, they were surprised because they didn't understand the meaning of 'partner' well .

"You won't receive a fixed salary every month . You'll receive commission depending on the amount of sales you make . For example, you will receive as much as 30 million won for one month if you can sell one billion won per month . "

That popped their eyes . Clearly they were just focused on the fact that they could make as much as 30 million won .

Grinning a bit, Sungwoo said, though, "You don't have to be excited, of course . It might not be that easy to get one billion won worth of sales per month . If you can sell only 10 million won worth of products, you will get only 300,000 won . Got it?"

"Oh, I see . "

Only then did they correctly understand what Sungwoo was talking about . Though, they had been excited a moment ago, they looked downcast suddenly . They seemed to feel that they might be kicked out if they sucked at the end of the day .

"Sit down here and listen to me . Let me tell you some more about your future life here," Sungwoo explained to them about the relations.h.i.+p of N&C and N&C Korea and how to divide the profits between them .

"To talk about myself, I'm basically doing sales business for factories . I've been doing it and will continue to do it . The most profit we can get from our sales to factories is only 9% . We get 4% out of that . As we expect you to do retail business, we'll set the unit price higher for sales . "

Both of them nodded their heads, "Though we have not yet decided, we expect the profit of the sales will be about 19~20% . We can get about 13% out of that . Taking into account the transportation and insurance fees, the net profit will be around 11% . Then, I'll take 8% and you guys will take the remaining 3% . Of course, we'll pay for the maintenance fee of the warehouse and taxes . You'll take the net profit of 3% . "

Jaegyong and Sungrak opened their eyes wide again because they would lose nothing from this business on their end .

Sungwoo continued, "If business is run on a stable basis, the profit ratio will be adjusted . I will get only 5%, and the remaining 6% is yours . In that case, you'll have to pay for the warehouse maintenance and operating cost . I think it will take about six months for the business to make profits . "

Sungwoo told them some other things about the business, and Hyunwoo also put in a helping word . The gist of what Sungwoo and Hyunwoo told them was just one thing: You can make as much as you want if you try hard .

Jaegyong and Sungrak, half in doubt up to that moment, seemed to find a ray of hope with the hope that they could get rich if they tried hard enough .

Hyunwoo believed that they would realize it by all means . Only then could they all laugh happily, after all .

Hyunwoo believed that they would realize it by all means . Only then could they all laugh happily, after all .

Hyunwoo patted both of them on the shoulder .

"The warehouse is under renovation at the moment . As that is the place you will have to work, just go there and help the man, an acquaintance of mine, who's doing the work . If you think you want to change some part of the renovation, just ask him for it . "

"Yes, sir . "

"There is a small house right beside the warehouse, so you guys discuss together how to use it . "

Sungwoo also tapped them on the shoulder, saying, "Do your best . Let me help you to the best I can . "

"Thanks so much . "

Sungwoo decided to stay in Ansan for the time being to teach them how to do sales . Though the director told him he would offer a room at the House of Happiness, Sungwoo gently rejected his offer, saying that his stay at a motel would be more comfortable .

This time Hyunwoo looked at the director .

Though the director didn't say anything, his facial expression told everything . The look on his face was that of sheer happiness as if he had everything in his hand in this world .

"Can you do me a favor, by the way?" said Hyunwoo .

"Please say any favor that you want me to do for you . "

"Well, I don't know what will happen, but I think I might have to hire more staff in the future . Given the choice, I'd rather hire someone I know, and I would like to hire the graduates from this place . "

"Wow! That would be the most appreciated . "

"Please have your eyes on the graduates in advance . You know better than anybody else about them, right?"

"Of course, I do . Whenever you mention it to me, let me recommend the potential candidates here . Let me contact other orphanages and share the information with them, so they can also recommend their kids . "

"Sounds like a plan . Given the choice, please recommend those who are healthy and sincere . That way, I can recommend them when there are good jobs available at other places . "

"Of course, I do . Whenever you mention it to me, let me recommend the potential candidates here . Let me contact other orphanages and share the information with them, so they can also recommend their kids . "

"Sounds like a plan . Given the choice, please recommend those who are healthy and sincere . That way, I can recommend them when there are good jobs available at other places . "

"Sure, will do . As you ask for recommendations, based on your trust in me, they should not make any trouble for you, of course . Thanks so much for your kind consideration . "

Hyunwoo and Sungwoo stood up after saying goodby to the director .

At that moment Sohn Sungrak also stood up and said, "By the way…"

When Hyunwoo turned his head, Sungrak was looking at him .

He was scratching his head as if he wanted to ask some favor of Hyunwoo .

"What? Do you have something you want to ask me about?"

"I heard there was a room available at your house . Can I stay there until someone formally moves in? I'm paying too much for my monthly motel fee…"

"Oh, yea, but it's very small . "

"Doesn't matter . I only need a s.p.a.ce that I can sleep in . Instead, let me help your mother . I hear she is in charge of supplying breakfast boxes for the factory workers . I'm really a morning person . "

Hyunwoo smiled and felt good about it because he could read Sungral's strong determination to live life to the fullest .

"Let me discuss it with my mother . She won't reject it . Just start packing your stuff to move in . "

"Thanks . Thanks so much!"

However, it was Hyunwoo who really felt thankful to them . The matter of hiring Jaegyong and Sungwoo could be a headache, but it was solved all at once . And if Sungrak moved in, he would be a great help to Hyunwoo's mother in various ways .

Getting out of the orphanage, Hyunwoo felt greatly satisfied on his progress .

What did you say? Business? Lets meet and discuss . Ill wait for you at the House of Happiness at 3pm tomorrow . Sure . Ill be there on time . At 3pm the next day, Hyunwoo arrived at the House of Happiness . He was accompanied by Sungwoo Paek . Sungwoo was staying in Inchon when Hyunwoo called him for the meeting . The director greeted them with a broad smile . Jaegyong and Sungrak were already there, waiting for Hyunwoo . After exchanging a few pleasantries, they all gathered at the directors office . Sungwoo said few words, while Hyunwoo opened his mouth first, Do you happen to know N&C Korea? No, sir… Neither Jaegyong . Sungrak, nor the director, who was close to the president of Aurum, Hyunwoos employer knew the company . Of course, Hyunwoo didnt tell them that he was the president of N&C Korea . This friend of mine is the president of N&C Korea . His name is Sungwoo Paek, and my high school alumnus . Oh, its nice to see you . Youre the president of that company . Only then did Sungwoo exchange a few words of introduction with them . Hyunwoo explained to the director, I told you about the warehouse before, and hes planning to make it the sales office of N&C Korea, so h.e.l.l need to hire a couple of staff members . Ah, are you going to hire these two guys then? asked the director . The director now seemed to figure out what Hyunwoo was going to say, and Jaegyong and Sungrak opened their eyes wide . Hyunwoo continued, Are you good on a computer? Do you know how to use Excel? Have you ever operated a forklift? I can use a computer and Excel a bit, but Ive never operated a forklift, said both of them . They seemed nervous for fear Hyunwoo might not hire them because they couldnt operate a forklift, but that didnt matter because it was easy to operate . Anybody could do so skillfully with a bit of learning . This time Sungwoo opened his mouth . Im five years older than you guys, so can I talk down to you? Sure, please . Brother Hyunwoo, you can talk down, too . Okay then . Call me brother from now on . Did you guys study hard in high school? Both of them just scratched their heads, which suggested they didnt . Why? Did you not study hard at all? Or you didnt make good grades even when you studied hard? Well, I tried to study hard from early on, but I couldnt no matter how hard I tried, so I gave up, said one of them . While hearing their replies, Hyunwoo could understand them in a way . Hyunwoo had some tough high school days like them . Hyunwoo always did his best, but he couldnt climb up to the middle or upper level of the grade no matter how hard he tried . Sungwoo continued, You have been amateurs up to now, but you should be a pro when youre hired . Pros show their performance only with the outcomes . Excuses wont work, and there isnt anybody out there who can accept your excuses . So, when youre hired, you should really work hard . Got it! Ill do my best . Both of them showed great enthusiasm, but Sungwoo and Hyunwoo didnt take it seriously for one fell into a habit as time went by . They would forget their first time and start to think about other stuff when they had a sure means of livelihood . For example, they would try to learn new stuff to find a better job . To stop this, they would need to think theyre the masters of the company, not its employees . And thats why all the companies emphasize a sense of mastery to their employees . Of course, that would not be possible with their moral education only . It would be the role of the manager or the president to instill a sense of mastery in their employees . As a matter of fact Hyunwoo and Sungwoo thought deeply about this matter before coming here, and they found some solutions of their own . Thats why Hyunwoo investigated their mindsets when he called them to ask if they were interested in business instead of telling them he would find jobs for them . You guys will be hired as partners instead of employees, said Sungwoo . At his unexpected statement, they were surprised because they didnt understand the meaning of partner well . You wont receive a fixed salary every month . Youll receive commission depending on the amount of sales you make . For example, you will receive as much as 30 million won for one month if you can sell one billion won per month . That popped their eyes . Clearly they were just focused on the fact that they could make as much as 30 million won . Grinning a bit, Sungwoo said, though, You dont have to be excited, of course . It might not be that easy to get one billion won worth of sales per month . If you can sell only 10 million won worth of products, you will get only 300,000 won . Got it? Oh, I see . Only then did they correctly understand what Sungwoo was talking about . Though, they had been excited a moment ago, they looked downcast suddenly . They seemed to feel that they might be kicked out if they sucked at the end of the day . Sit down here and listen to me . Let me tell you some more about your future life here, Sungwoo explained to them about the relations.h.i.+p of N&C and N&C Korea and how to divide the profits between them . To talk about myself, Im basically doing sales business for factories . Ive been doing it and will continue to do it . The most profit we can get from our sales to factories is only 9% . We get 4% out of that . As we expect you to do retail business, well set the unit price higher for sales . Both of them nodded their heads, Though we have not yet decided, we expect the profit of the sales will be about 19~20% . We can get about 13% out of that . Taking into account the transportation and insurance fees, the net profit will be around 11% . Then, Ill take 8% and you guys will take the remaining 3% . Of course, well pay for the maintenance fee of the warehouse and taxes . Youll take the net profit of 3% . Jaegyong and Sungrak opened their eyes wide again because they would lose nothing from this business on their end . Sungwoo continued, If business is run on a stable basis, the profit ratio will be adjusted . I will get only 5%, and the remaining 6% is yours . In that case, youll have to pay for the warehouse maintenance and operating cost . I think it will take about six months for the business to make profits . Sungwoo told them some other things about the business, and Hyunwoo also put in a helping word . The gist of what Sungwoo and Hyunwoo told them was just one thing: You can make as much as you want if you try hard . Jaegyong and Sungrak, half in doubt up to that moment, seemed to find a ray of hope with the hope that they could get rich if they tried hard enough . Hyunwoo believed that they would realize it by all means . Only then could they all laugh happily, after all . Hyunwoo patted both of them on the shoulder . The warehouse is under renovation at the moment . As that is the place you will have to work, just go there and help the man, an acquaintance of mine, whos doing the work . If you think you want to change some part of the renovation, just ask him for it . Yes, sir . There is a small house right beside the warehouse, so you guys discuss together how to use it . Sungwoo also tapped them on the shoulder, saying, Do your best . Let me help you to the best I can . Thanks so much . Sungwoo decided to stay in Ansan for the time being to teach them how to do sales . Though the director told him he would offer a room at the House of Happiness, Sungwoo gently rejected his offer, saying that his stay at a motel would be more comfortable . This time Hyunwoo looked at the director . Though the director didnt say anything, his facial expression told everything . The look on his face was that of sheer happiness as if he had everything in his hand in this world . Can you do me a favor, by the way? said Hyunwoo . Please say any favor that you want me to do for you . Well, I dont know what will happen, but I think I might have to hire more staff in the future . Given the choice, Id rather hire someone I know, and I would like to hire the graduates from this place . Wow! That would be the most appreciated . Please have your eyes on the graduates in advance . You know better than anybody else about them, right? Of course, I do . Whenever you mention it to me, let me recommend the potential candidates here . Let me contact other orphanages and share the information with them, so they can also recommend their kids . Sounds like a plan . Given the choice, please recommend those who are healthy and sincere . That way, I can recommend them when there are good jobs available at other places . Sure, will do . As you ask for recommendations, based on your trust in me, they should not make any trouble for you, of course . Thanks so much for your kind consideration . Hyunwoo and Sungwoo stood up after saying goodby to the director . At that moment Sohn Sungrak also stood up and said, By the way… When Hyunwoo turned his head, Sungrak was looking at him . He was scratching his head as if he wanted to ask some favor of Hyunwoo . What? Do you have something you want to ask me about? I heard there was a room available at your house . Can I stay there until someone formally moves in? Im paying too much for my monthly motel fee… Oh, yea, but its very small . Doesnt matter . I only need a s.p.a.ce that I can sleep in . Instead, let me help your mother . I hear she is in charge of supplying breakfast boxes for the factory workers . Im really a morning person . Hyunwoo smiled and felt good about it because he could read Sungrals strong determination to live life to the fullest . Let me discuss it with my mother . She wont reject it . Just start packing your stuff to move in . Thanks . Thanks so much! However, it was Hyunwoo who really felt thankful to them . The matter of hiring Jaegyong and Sungwoo could be a headache, but it was solved all at once . And if Sungrak moved in, he would be a great help to Hyunwoos mother in various ways . Getting out of the orphanage, Hyunwoo felt greatly satisfied on his progress .