that evening.

After finishing work, Kang Tae-han headed to the Italian restaurant at the Liner Hotel. I’m used to this place now. The staff must have recognized Kang Tae-han and immediately began guiding him to the designated seat.

“Ah, are you here, Mr. Kang?”

A table in a corner where we arrived.

At the spot, where the view was exquisitely obscured by partitions and ornaments, someone who had already arrived was sitting and welcoming Kang Tae-han.

“Hello, Chairman.”

“haha. Nice to meet you even though I saw you a while ago.”

He was none other than Jang Tae-hyeon, the chairman of Daecheong Group. He got up from his seat, asked for a handshake, and then smiled and greeted them casually.

“Have you eaten?”

“no. I just finished work.”

“That’s fortunate. In fact, it’s still dinner for me too.”

Jang Tae-hyun opened the menu while speaking in a laughing voice. After slowly finishing the order, Jang Tae-hyun drank a sip of water and opened his mouth implicitly.

“By the way, I heard the news.”

“What news?”

“Here, the news that the Liner Hotel has been rated 3 stars in the Fermo Guide. I know that there are only a handful of places in Korea that have received 2 stars, but they are amazing.”

Kang Tae-han slightly shook his head at Jang Tae-hyun’s words.

“It was not Cheonma Massage that received 3 stars, but Liner Hotel. It’s not something I deserve admiration for.”

“Haha, well, this hotel isn’t too bad either, but… Still, anyone who has read the evaluation statement posted in the guide at least once will know that Cheonma Massage is the main body.”

That was by no means an exaggeration.

In fact, when I read the evaluation in the Fermo Guide, I couldn’t help but feel that nuance unless I couldn’t read the context.

“… Thank you for saying that.”

Of course, Kang Tae-han is also aware of that.

I just didn’t want to show my respect. He smiled once, then naturally decided to pass the baton of conversation.

“… By the way, how are you, President Jang?”

“ah! Yes, of course, I’m doing well.”

At Kang Tae-han’s words, Jang Tae-hyun replied with a big smile.

“Because The Meister is literally selling like it has wings. It is really thanks to you.”

“… haha.”

The over-praise was burdensome for no reason, so he turned his words around, but this time, his achievements were coming out without a doubt. Kang Tae-han smiled shyly and carefully took a sip from the glass of water in front of him.

“Actually, the reason I asked to see the teacher separately today is because I have something to tell you about The Meister.”

“Are you talking to me?”

Kang Tae-han pointed at himself and asked again, and Jang Tae-hyun nodded lightly.

“It’s nothing else, and as I said before, The Meister is showing significant box office success. Not only at home, but also abroad.”

“I remember seeing it in the article.”

Kang Tae-han replied as if he agreed. In fact, I was able to guess roughly by looking at the amount of royalties coming into the account without looking at the article.

No matter how much craze and explosive response is obtained, sales volume and sales will inevitably decrease as time passes. that’s the natural flow

In fact, the amount of monthly royalties was gradually decreasing… Suddenly, as in the heyday, or even more, the amount began to come in.

Read at noblemtl. com

Looking at that amount, I thought that maybe he had pioneered a different market somewhere… Sure enough, not long after, the craze for massage chairs in India came up as an article.

“Congratulations.”

“haha. Well, as I said before, it’s thanks to Mr. Kang’s good work. Anyway, there is a saying within the company that we should row while the water comes in, and that we should start developing new products.”

Jang Tae-hyun naturally brings up the main topic. After he spoke, he glanced at Kang Tae-han, then continued the story.

“Well, that doesn’t mean we have to rush things right away. It is not a product with a short lifespan in the first place.”

Kang Tae-han nodded his head in agreement.

A massage chair is something that can be used for a fairly long time once you purchase it. Once purchased, there is no need to change. This is especially true if the massage chair you purchased is new and expensive.

“Still, it is said that it would be better to have a basic plan and concept plan.”

“It’s only natural.”

“Yes. It must have been such a hit, and it is still breaking records in an ongoing manner.”

But that doesn’t mean you can leave it alone. If you let go of your hands saying, ‘A product has a long lifespan anyway’, you will fall behind without even realizing it.

Should I preheat it in advance so that I can jump out at any time? As the saying goes, those who are prepared seize opportunities, preparation is always necessary.

“However, I personally think Mr. Kang’s skills are the key identity and the secret to success in The Meister series.”

Taehyung Jang picked up a glass of water and said in a hint.

“As a result, I wondered if it would be meaningless for us to start development on our own. It’s not even polite to the teacher.”

The Meister was created based on Kang Tae-han’s technology and know-how, but they were belatedly incorporated into products that were already being developed.

However, if Kang Tae-han’s opinion could be entered from the early stage of development. If you go up by weaving from the foundation.

Maybe there will be a successor product that is far superior to the existing product. No, definitely will. Jang Tae-hyun had such confidence.

* * *

‘Hmm.’

Meanwhile.

Hearing Jang Tae-hyeon’s words, Kang Tae-han thought for a moment.

It was quite long and packed with nice words, but to be honest, it was just an offer to participate in the development of a new product.

In fact, this is not something to be said by setting up a separate place like this. If it’s just an official thing, it doesn’t matter.

But even so, the reason why I say this is… It means that we recognize Kang Tae-han’s position and contribution, and we want to continue a good relationship in the future.

“You said that, I’m just grateful.”

And that’s not a bad story for Kang Tae-han either. Kang Tae-han also benefited greatly from The Meister’s box office success.

It wasn’t that I had been treated badly before, and it wasn’t that I didn’t like the terms of the contract… … .

To be honest, it is awkward for the president to speak directly like this. Well, I know that he gave me that much benefit, but isn’t this kind of situation a common case?

“Then, let’s set up a schedule.”

“Are you saying that you would like to participate in the project?”

“Yes, what. It’s not a bad story for me either.”

Jang Tae-hyun, who received a de facto confirmation.

However, at the moment when a bright smile appeared on his lips, Kang Tae-han’s words continued as if adding.

“Oh, but I also have a favor to ask of you.”

“Please? You can say anything, sir.”

However, Jang Tae-hyun was rather a more welcoming reaction.

This place itself was a business meeting, but as a person to person, I had a great liking for Kang Tae-han.

“If there is anything I can do, I will do my best.”

It’s not a long-term relationship, but the personality I’ve seen so far is quite outstanding, and above all, he was the benefactor of his father, Jang Woo-young.

Amidst such strong kindness, Kang Tae-han immediately opened his mouth.

“It’s nothing else, and there are too many reservations these days, so I can’t afford it with the conventional method of answering the phone.”

“ah… I guess so.”

Taehyung nodded his head as if agreeing.

Reservation by phone is, in a way, a way to solve it with manpower. Just because someone has to answer the phone. That’s why even the large-scale call center operated by the company is likely to be delayed.

However, at Cheonma Massage, as far as he knows, the two employees sitting at the counter solve everything. It is strange that reservation inquiries are not delayed.

“Are you trying to improve that part?”

“Yes. It would be nice to have an app where customers who want to get a massage can make a reservation and check the schedule.”

Hearing Kang Tae-han’s words, Jang Tae-hyeon thought for a moment. And soon he nodded and opened his mouth.

“At that level, I think we can proceed without any problems. It’s not that difficult.”

“Is that so. That’s fortunate.”

Kang Tae-han smiled at those words.

Jang Tae-hyun also smiled at him and asked him one more time as if seeking confirmation.

“So, you want to establish partnerships with massage parlors in the region and start a brokerage business that provides a comprehensive reservation system, right?”

“… Yes?”

However, what Jang Tae-hyeon thought of was a wider range of stories than Kang Tae-han thought. It’s a story that goes into business at all.

“… I don’t need that much.”

Kang Tae-han, who was rather taken aback by those words, scratched his chin with an embarrassing expression. It must have been a misunderstanding.

‘I guess it would have been better to just find out separately.’

Kang Tae-han is an outsider in this field.

And in his experience, the safest way to work in a field you don’t know well is to work through acquaintances.

I thought so and asked Chairman Jang Tae-hyun… It must have been like trying to use a cow-slaying knife to kill chickens.

* * *

“Sueuuuu… … .”

While looking at the target, I took one long breath.

The mind is calm from beginning to end. It is enough strength to hold the bow and pull the string. Other forces are removed from the body with exhalation.

When your body is comfortably light, empty your mind into that state. What comes to mind is a calm lake. When you finish breathing in that state, you naturally begin to feel the surrounding environment.

A light breeze passing by.

The moisture of spring felt on both cheeks.

‘long time no see.’

Once this is done, you are ready to draw the bow.

Jeong Ga-in twitched the corners of her mouth at this calm sensation she hadn’t felt in a while. This is Jung Ga-in, who has not been able to practice properly for a while due to the aftereffects of a car accident.

However, it is different now.

Silently staring at the target, she hooked, drew, and released an arrow she had picked up from her waistband.

Unlike the previous process, which took a long time to prepare, the movement continued naturally as if water was flowing. And the arrow that left her hand flew right away… As if it were natural, it was stuck in the center of the target.

However, the hand is not obsessed with the result.

As if the hit was a matter of course, he took the next arrow to the string without the slightest wavering or agitation.

The second arrow and the third arrow lead like that.

“… Whoa.”

Three feet corresponding to individual competition.

After firing all the arrows, Jeong Ga-in let out a long breath and put down the bow.

“… Hey, it looks like you were worried about this for nothing.”

pair, pair, pair.

Coach Kim, who had clapped three times at a slow tempo from the side, approached her and made a hint. Perhaps it was an unexpected result, the corners of his mouth twitched.

“As soon as I return, it will be in full bloom.”

Coach Kim slightly turned his gaze toward the target. There were three arrows stuck closely in the center.

They said that the aftereffects seemed to have recovered, and they pulled out these results right away. Although it was a fragmentary result, it was a sight that could dismiss the opinions of the candidate replacement that were sneaking out among the staff.

“The third arrow is a bit wobbly.”

However, Ga-in Jeong spoke in a dry voice as usual without any signs. If there is a reaction, at least the corner of the mouth is slightly raised.

“I think the cause was that I lost too much energy in the first place.”

“… Sometimes when I practice with you, I wonder if I really need you.”

Jeong Ga-in finds problems and gives feedback on her own. Seeing her like that, Coach Kim smiled and shrugged.

Either way, it was a pleasure for him. Because when I was suffering from the aftereffects, I couldn’t see him like that.

“Looking at your condition, Cain seems to be a good teacher.”

“… Yes. It really helped me a lot.”

At Coach Kim’s words, Jeong Ga-in nodded.

After receiving the massage that day, she was in the best condition. Not to mention the aftereffects, a better physical condition than before.

Of course, as much as I haven’t been training properly for a while, my senses have become a bit blunted… Conversely, it meant that there would be no problem as long as it was revived.