The Game Developer Who Left the Company Is Too Competent

65. Skirmish (4)

After taking half an afternoon break, I moved to a high-class raw fish restaurant far from the company.

As we sat facing each other in the private room, an awkward atmosphere lingered.

‘Chairman’s face looks very complicated today.’

President Jin-Sung Yoo’s first question was as follows.

“Are you going to America? No, do you want to go?”

It was a question with Mercury Games in mind.

“I don’t think I ever said that I would go to America… … .”

“It’s obvious. Wouldn’t Mercury Games offer the highest conditions? The company was originally famous for its barrel size.”

“… … .”

“The scale is overwhelming, but there are many internal problems. Especially in terms of game operation and new development. Since it’s such a place, I would have wanted to take you by any means, whose ability was clearly proven. He must have presented conditions beyond imagination. Am I wrong?”

“you’re right.”

As he spoke, the awkwardness disappeared, and the original slyness returned. Come and ask carefully.

“Tell me honestly. What conditions did you offer?”

“… … .”

“hey. What’s there to hide between us? And what do I need to know to be able to present the conditions for you to be satisfied!”

“… … You know Off the Record, right?”

“Do you know me as an idiot? child! Even if I look like this, I’m the chairman of a large company! What kind of cheap speaker do you know me as?”

Taeyeon sighed and answered honestly.

“A salary of $10 million. House, car, driver and secretary provided.”

“… … !”

“Equity, non-equity incentives and other bonuses provided based on performance.”

President Jin-Sung Yoo’s mouth slowly opens.

It was beyond imagination.

“Personally, what appealed to me the most was being able to treat the people I care about and care for the most according to my skills.”

Some people deserved more than double their current salary. However, it was very difficult to pay more than that due to the limitations of the company’s internal structure and the recognition of the Korean game industry.

However, the story is different for American conglomerates overflowing with billionaires.

“Especially, Hong Min-seok and Lee Young-ae couple are talented enough to earn more than 1 billion won each. However, it is a difficult reality to even exceed 300 million units unless you are at the executive level… … Doesn’t taking on one more project double your salary?”

“hmm… … .”

“I know that even the president can’t help this. There will be a lot of backlash from within.”

For these reasons, it was difficult for Taeyeon to raise it above the average level received by existing Nexple representatives.

‘Why do you treat him like that?’

That’s how human psychology is.

It is useless no matter how logically you explain that it is because that person has made such a contribution.

‘Did he do it all by himself? Did everyone else or we just sit and play?’

Because they don’t think they’re worse than that.

Because the stomach hurts so much and the feeling of relative deprivation becomes so acute.

The reality is that there are not too many managers whose annual salary exceeds 1 billion, let alone 1 billion.

Given the atmosphere in the industry, it is uncomfortable for Taeyeon herself to be treated beyond a certain level.

But America is different.

First of all, the market size is different, so there are a lot of high-income earners out there.

ten million dollars?

It was a large enough amount for them, but it wouldn’t be a big problem if they had sufficiently demonstrated their abilities.

In the yard where hundreds of trillions of assets exist… … .

Chairman Yoo Jin-seong, who had been grunting, slammed the table.

and shout

“hey. I’ll match that too. No, I’ll give you my share as well, so don’t go anywhere and grow Nexple with me!”

Taeyeon was surprised.

“Are you all right?”

“Never mind you. Just grow the company well. If you do that, I’ll take care of the rest. Can you stay at this?”

His eyes were burning.

Taeyeon involuntarily nodded at the terrifying force.

“Are you nodding your head now? Don’t you have any regrets?”

“All right.”

“I’m not saying I’m just trying to make money on my own. My dream was to grow Nexple into Asia’s Disney and the world’s best content company. I live to make that dream come true. If I can achieve that, I won’t have a wish. I’ll give you everything you ask for I can give you a company too, so let’s grow Nexle together by my side without going anywhere for the rest of our lives. huh?”

Later, he became a pleading Joe.

Seeing that, Taeyeon realized.

‘Chairman is sincere in his dreams.’

He was a man who was prepared to give up anything for his dreams.

the moment you check it out.

“All right. I will continue to stay at Nexle.”

“Really?”

“You’re doing this, so I have to show my determination.”

Taeyeon’s eyes also sparkled.

“If you help me as the chairman said, I will risk my life to grow Nexple into a world-class game company and media content company.”

“good!”

He said as he filled a glass of high-quality traditional liquor himself.

“If you drink this, you really can’t get rid of it, so think about it for the last time. Are you really going to stay in Korea or are you going to go to America?”

Taeyeon drank the glass without hesitation.

Chairman Yoo Jin-seong, who was staring at it, laughed out loud.

“okay. good, good!”

A face that seems to have cast off all worries and worries!

“You only focus on what you are good at. I’ll take care of the rest.”

“I will only trust the president. So please live a long, healthy life.”

“I will do it even if you don’t tell me. Starting today, I will stop drinking and smoking and will work hard!”

“Are you sure?”

“I don’t know how long it will take, but I have to stay healthy to see my dream come true, right? Hey, it’s not like this, let’s write a memorandum here! Neither you nor I will ever say anything else later! Get notarized and let’s do it all!”

Seeing her excited like a child, Taeyeon couldn’t help but laugh as well.

next day.

Taeyeon contacted Mercury Games and those who had offered scouting suggestions.

The purpose was as follows.

“Thank you for the offer, but I will stay in Korea and with this company.”

In particular, Mercury Games made several proposals over and over again.

Taeyeon showed no signs of backing down easily, so she made the following suggestion while being deeply moved.

“Then let’s do this.”

-how… … ?

Joint Development Proposal!

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Mercury Games’ long-cherished wish is to be recognized as a game made under its name.

“After the development of Pantheon and Pandemonium is completed and the service starts, we will form a joint development team and set up a joint studio in Seoul. And we develop content together.”

Joint venture company proposal.

“I will oversee it myself. How is it?”

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Mercury was a bad hand to throw away.

You have to somehow maintain a cooperative relationship or, if possible, a closer relationship.

‘We have to make it a strategic partner for entering the global market. It’s even better if I can lead the relationship.’

So, the idea was born and a joint development company was established!

– What a great idea! Let’s seriously review it.

“You don’t have to make a decision right away. If we watch what I do enough and are confident, then you can decide.”

-Oh oh… … !

At first glance, it seems like a caring word, but… … .

‘It would be hasty to draw conclusions like this right now. A better partner might come along later.’

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Mercury isn’t the only giant sharpening its sword in the game.

There are many global behemoths that match, and in some ways far exceed.

They can also be good allies depending on the situation.

Taeyeon smiled and said to the vice president of Mercury Games.

“We can develop a better relationship.”

* * *

Choi Jong-hak, Park Myung-hoon, and Han Seol-ah.

A former development colleague who currently holds an important position at Nexle came and said.

“Let’s have lunch together after a long time.”

“There are some things I want to hear… … .”

“There are things I want to say… … .”

The expression of the three people was unusual.

“You do that.”

Taeyeon agreed and added.

“I have something to say, so I hope someone else will join me.”

Lunch with Hong Min-seok and Lee Young-ae.

“What you’re curious about is about the recent job transfer rumors, right?”

“That’s right. Actually, I was curious too, but I kept my mouth shut because I noticed that something hadn’t been sorted out yet. But recently, looking at the expression of my brother and the chairman, it seems that something has been resolved… … .”

It was a part that could be judged because it was Choi Jong-hak, the closest younger brother.

Taeyeon honestly admitted it.

“that’s right. Everything is neatly organized.”

“Then tell me now. I mean, I’m going crazy because I’m still curious. what the hell happened to your brother? How did things end?”

Choi Jong-hak had a relationship like a real brother, and the people here were indispensable and important colleagues.

‘They might be with me for the rest of my life, so I’d better tell them honestly.’

Of course, I don’t need to explain what kind of treatment I decided to receive.

“I’ll tell you in advance, but I won’t talk about money.”

“That’s natural. That’s privacy! You don’t even know how much I’m getting… … .”

It is Choi Jong-hak who scratches his head as if clear and embarrassed while talking.

“No. Now that you’re the CEO, you probably know everything about my salary. anyway!”

Choi Jong-hak finished what he was saying.

“Apart from the amount of money, I just need to tell you roughly what happened and what decisions were made. Right?”

“I don’t want to know the details. What we are curious about is PD U’s move!”

Everyone nods their heads as if they agree with AD Youngae Lee’s words.

“then… … .”

Taeyeon briefly explained the events of the past.

What happened during the negotiation process with the publisher.

personal encounter. Scout Suggestions… … .

He calmly explained only the main points, but people were able to guess the agony of the past.

The part that touched me in particular was the part that I was shaken by the offer because I could take care of them more.

“But Chairman Jin-Sung Yoo told me. I can give you everything you ask for, so ask me to grow Nexple into a world-class game and content company. It’s been a dream since I was young.”

“… … .”

“I was of the same mind. And I decided to stay because I thought I could take care of you without having to go to Mercury, as long as you promised me that.”

The procedural explanation is over.

In a situation where everyone was exchanging unusual glances, Taeyeon asked Choi Jong-hak.

“At this point, what I’m most curious about is your position.”

“why?”

“What are you going to do? Will you stay by my side and grow the company together, or will you set up your own company by investing as I mentioned before? What are you going to do?”

Choi Jong-hak was the producer of the game that made the most money at Nexle.

His move was the biggest concern not only for Nexple but also for the entire industry.

Choi Jong-hak opened his mouth.

“Originally, I was inclined a lot toward setting up my own company through investment… … .”

I look at Taeyeon and smile.

“I have changed my mind now. I think it would be a lot more fun to stay by my brother’s side. I feel like I can do bigger things.”

Choi Jong-hak was recognized as the best game producer by Taeyeon.

Total sales of 600 billion won in the first year of launch!

This would have been the best single sales record in Korean game history, which will be hard to break in the future.

If he stays with her, Taeyeon will gain a huge ally.

“Then you will be in charge of launching and directing Pandaemonium. Originally, you were in charge of the overall planning of the game, so you should be able to do well.”

“Oh, that bothered me anyway… … . Are you entrusting it to me?”

“You are the right person. Besides me, he is the one who knows the game best.”

“Of course not.”

“There are a few things I want to leave right after, but let’s talk about those later.

What came to mind was a joint venture with Mercury Games that was verbally promised.

It has not yet been decided whether it will be promoted, but if it does… … .

‘I think I can appoint Jong-hak as the representative of the joint venture.’

Taeyeon grinned as she remembered the many things she would accomplish with them.