Cheat day

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After barely managing to meet the video upload deadline.

I discussed how to proceed with tomorrow’s advertisement with Joo Ji-seung, Cha Ji-chan, and Baek Woo-jin through Discord.

After finishing the personal broadcast and returning home, morning arrived before I even realized when I had fallen asleep.

I really want to sleep a bit more, but I have a meeting with the low-carb rice cooker company Cookook at lunch today, and in the evening, it’s “How long are you going to sulk?” I have to broadcast.

There’s no time to edit except now.

Since I established the principle of “work at the office, rest at home” after setting up the office, I made a rough preparation and headed out.

Thanks to the available seat on the bus, I was able to catch a quick nap.

I opened the office door and immediately turned on the computer.

You need to finish by 11 o’clock to have time to review the prepared documents once again before the meeting starts.

I gulped down the iced Americano I bought at the café on the first floor of the building and started working.

By the time I finished drinking the coffee and even the water I rinsed the cup with, the video was complete.

I looked at the clock, and it was 11:13.

I plan to take a short break and then review the advertising process and negotiation goals.

As I sank into the chair, I heard the office door open.

I wondered who it was, so I got up, and there was the aged kimchi.

“Uh?”

“How do you do?”

“Why did you come so early?”

“I came a bit early because I have one last thing to check before the meeting.”

“Please speak.” You didn’t even have the key, so what were you planning to do?

“I was going to do it on the first floor, but the cafe staff said the CEO had just left, so I came up.”

“Ah.”

Since he couldn’t come to work in the morning, it seems he was working on the first floor and then came up.

Strangely, our work hours matched perfectly, and I found it fascinating, but now I see that he was following me up from the first floor.

He’s really a terrible workaholic.

“PD-nim.”

“Yes.”

“I think you know what I’m thinking right now.”

“That’s right.” Now please hand over the keys. It’s uncomfortable.

“Okay.”

I almost carelessly handed over the key, thinking it was so obvious.

No. That’s not it. I told you not to come to work in the morning.

“If it’s because of the overtime pay, you don’t need to worry.”

“You should be worried.”

Today, I will definitely say it for sure.

“It’s money that should naturally be given.” It’s mandated by law.

“To be precise, since it is a business with fewer than five employees, Article 56 of the Labor Standards Act does not apply even if they work more than 52 hours a week without additional pay.”

“I told you, didn’t I?” The law, after all, is still thinking of us like a large corporation.

“…….”

There was a moment of silence.

It feels like the things we need to say to each other have changed, but anyway, the important thing is different.

“But I don’t have any money right now.” So, absolutely, absolutely do not even think about working extra hours.

“I’m fine.”

“I’m not okay.” I have no intention whatsoever of bringing in someone as capable as you and asking them to do unreasonable tasks. The PD is a goose.

The pupil of the aged kimchi wavered.

I’ve never seen that expression before.

“Do you know the story of the goose that laid the golden eggs?” It’s a story about a foolish person who cut open the goose out of greed, even though it would have laid golden eggs every day if raised healthily. I don’t want to become that kind of person.

“I.”

“So, PD-nim coming in early and working long hours is turning me into a bad, stupid, and cruel person.”

“…….”

“We need to keep this company running healthily for a long time.” “This is not for our company.”

The aged kimchi is staring at me intently.

It seemed like he was pondering how to refute it, but then he opened his mouth.

“Understood.”

Mugunji bowed his head and greeted, then walked towards the direction of the elevator.

“Where are you going?”

“I’m planning to kill time until 12 o’clock.”

“Where?”

“There is a café.”

I wanted to ask what they were eating at the cafe, but it seemed like a pointless question, so I just stared blankly, and Muk-ji answered for me.

“It’s a place that handles bottled water, so I frequently use it.”

“Oh my.”

I thought, who would buy something like bottled water instead of a Java Chip Frappuccino or a Dolce Latte, and then I realized that person was right here.

“It’s a waste of money.”

Mugunji blinked a few times and then, for the first time, voiced her complaint.

“Please clearly tell me what you would like me to do.”

“First, please have a seat over here.” If you are thirsty, pour yourself some water from the refrigerator. After that, sit in front of the computer and at least watch some YouTube. In a very comfortable position.”

Mugunji sat in front of his desk and turned on YouTube.

It’s a side dish store.

“This is my channel, isn’t it?”

Mugunji slowly turned his head and spoke in a cold tone.

“I want to rest, so please don’t disturb me.”

“This is work, though…”

Mugunji squinted his eyes and looked at me, making me feel awkward.

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When I said I wanted to take a break, the boss scratched his head and then went into his office.

I let out a small sigh and checked the video view count trend.

There are differences in view counts for each piece of content, but overall, they are steadily increasing.

Even last year, the side dish store, which had an average view count of only 10,000 to 20,000, grew into a major channel with an average view count exceeding 300,000 in just four months.

In particular, they are reaping the benefits of the show “Baekban Follow” airing with PD Park Sang-cheol and Baek Woo-jin.

Over the past week, the view count has increased significantly.

The subscription retention rate is also good, so if this trend continues, we might be able to expect 1 million subscribers.

Consistently growing and securing 1 million subscribers.

There are also cases where growth accelerates and achievements are made at a certain point.

That’s the case with side dish shops.

Around last December and January, there were some comments questioning whether he was trying to ride on the coattails of Cha Ji-chan, Baek Woo-jin, and Joo Ji-seung, but they were only up for a short while.

Through various channels, he showed what kind of person he is and dispelled the controversy.

In this situation, there are only two things to be wary of.

One is the representative’s past actions, slip-ups, and criminal behavior, and the other is fatigue.

Currently, the side dish store uploads five videos a week.

It is true that the consistent upload schedule has led to rapid growth, but it is also a schedule that cannot be managed by a single editor.

Moreover, since it is the person who is hosting the broadcast, the accumulated fatigue over the past few months must be considerable.

So far, I’ve managed to hold on because I still have some stamina left, but I don’t even know when my stamina and mental strength will break down.

If this continues, at some point, burnout will come, and all the content being produced at the side dish store will come to a halt.

Looking at the CEO’s usual behavior, I’m more concerned about this aspect than their words and actions.

Since we must absolutely prevent such a situation, I am trying to take on the role in any way possible, but the CEO is overlooking that point.

I quietly stood up and looked over the glass wall at the CEO. The weary face reviewing the documents and the coffee cups placed near the desk provide reassurance.

Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, it wouldn’t be strange if I collapsed.

If it were up to me, I would like to handle today’s meeting alone.

Because of their strangely logical arguments that seem like sophistry and their stubborn nature, it is not easy to persuade them.

“We need to keep this company running healthily for a long time.” This is not for the benefit of our company.

Saying that we should operate healthily for a long time, yet not taking care of oneself, who is the most important.

He’s really a frustrating person.

“……our company.”

While I was momentarily lost in thought, the CEO stretched and our eyes met.

“Why are you doing that?”

The CEO opened the door and asked.

“Drugs are illegal, and I’ve never tried anything like hypnosis.” I was at a loss because I didn’t even have the technique to strike the back of the neck.

“What are you talking about?”

“I was thinking about how to put the CEO to sleep.”

Eyes widen.

“It’s a joke.”

Ah. Haha. I was surprised. If you say it with that expression, it doesn’t sound like a joke.

“I’ve been caught.”

Maybe the joke went too far, as the CEO looked around and quietly went into the room and closed the door.

They hold onto the handle tightly and watch me warily.

Is this company yours? If you’re going to give orders, just give them without all the talking.

Before leaving the company, I remember what the team leader said.

At the time, I thought it was an unreasonable thing to say, but after leaving the company, I kept mulling it over.

Maybe the team leader is right. When you think about it, I’m not the representative of the radishes, so the same thought started to creep up.

I couldn’t ignore the fact that the company was heading in the wrong direction, and as a result, I had to leave my first job, the place I had been loyal to for five years.

Was I wrong?

Did I have to do as I was told?

That worry continues even now.

“CEO.”

“Wait a moment.” “Don’t come closer, just say it from there.”

“Our company.”

“Yes?”

“……You said that our company should operate healthily for a long time.”

When I grab the handle, it is firmly secured and won’t open.

“Why are you holding on?”

“Because the PD is acting strange!” What are you trying to do?

“It’s for our company.”

“What is that!”

It seems like they were startled by the joke I made earlier.

“It’s a joke.” I won’t harm you, so relax. I have something to tell you.

“What do you mean by a joke?”

I cannot knock you down with my own strength.

What does it mean to “put someone to sleep”? What do you mean by that?

“It literally means to put someone to sleep.”

The CEO’s face was oddly contorted. While glancing at the desk, it seems like they’re looking for their phone, watching me out of the corner of their eye.

“Even if you talk over there, I can hear everything.” “If you have something to say, just say it.”

I let go of the handle.

“If the CEO collapses, all the work at the side dish store comes to a halt.” The tasks of writing scripts, finding materials, managing the channel, communicating with external parties on behalf of the CEO, studying editing, and handling miscellaneous tasks necessary for company operations are all to help the CEO conduct broadcasts smoothly.

“……Right?”

“So, if you want to run the company healthily and for a long time, please leave today’s meeting to me and go home to rest.” “I will report after the meeting.”

“That.”

“Please leave it to me.”

The CEO let go of the handle.

“Thank you for your concern, but I still have to do the afternoon broadcast today anyway.”

You need to rest today. You worked all week last week, and you hardly got any sleep on Sunday and yesterday, didn’t you?

The CEO let out a deep sigh.

“This isn’t as easy as it seems.” You know that when the broadcast schedule is off, viewers drop out, right?

“Do you really have to go on air?”

“There’s no one else who can do it besides me.”

“…….”

I have to do it. Even for a moment.”

Is it the responsibility of shouldering a company?

It seems like talking any more won’t be of any use.

“It’s about time.” I’ll go wash my face and come back.

I checked the clock, and it was 10 minutes to 12.

In order to minimize your fatigue as much as possible, I requested a visit from Cookook, but such a temporary measure is insufficient.

“CEO.”

“Ahhh.”

I grabbed a towel and reached out, and the CEO waved his arm and covered his face.

It’s a bit interesting.

Ah, a towel. Thank you.

If I study reactions like this regularly, wouldn’t it be possible to create interesting situations on the show?

It looks that way.