Chapter 856 – #97. Lanna (17)
“Then, I will believe in the promise the three of you made.”
“Yes, yes!”
“I can’t remember what just happened.”
“I don’t remember either.”
“The CEO is sleeping, so we’ll just go.”
“That’s right. We took too much time. Let’s go.”
The staff who took care of the gifts I gave them left the hotel room without looking back.
It felt like something huge happened in an instant and then it was resolved.
‘Is it okay?’
I do not know.
I just hoped that at least the next day Lanna wouldn’t be surprised by the three people’s changed attitudes.
Lanna struggled to sleep, so she moved to the bedroom before she woke up.
Color – leaky fluid – leaky fluid –
Seeing as I fell asleep so quickly, it seems clear that when I wake up tomorrow, I won’t even remember this happening.
“Hmm.”
By the way… It seemed that what Lanna was aiming for was more serious and earnest than I thought.
When she entrusted the management of her company to her, she only hoped that she would take care of one store and run it well.
But the bowl was bigger than she thought, and she didn’t seem to be satisfied with just one store.
So she asked to open another branch, and when it was successful, she gradually expanded her branch and grew her company.
With the money I invested, the company continued to grow steadily.
Since I had no intention of recovering my investment, I was in a situation where I had no choice but to grow.
However, the company was not without problems.
‘It’s over that you can grow in Korea. Now I have to grow by expanding branches overseas…’
What makes Lanna’s company competitive among other famous franchise coffee shops abroad?
‘There is nothing in particular.’
When I was running 2 or 3 stores, there were times when I bought coffee beans from the store with coins and sold them.
The equipment was also a special commercial espresso machine purchased at the store.
However, as the number of branches increased and the company began to operate in earnest, it became impossible to use goods from unknown sources.
So, the beans were changed to piercing the transaction with the customer where the source could be revealed, which would not be a problem later, and the equipment was also replaced with a product sold here.
‘Thanks to that, many of the unique characteristics of our franchise company had to disappear. But considering the reality, it was unavoidable.’
Of course, I didn’t know that the problem was Lanna.
Of course, Ranna came up with an idea to differentiate herself through the development of her menu in order to revive the lost distinction.
In fact, the menu development was successful, and it succeeded in establishing itself as a coffee shop in Korea.
‘However, a few keen customers remembered the special taste of coffee from the beginning.’
There were many people who expressed regret, saying that it was difficult to understand why this was changed.
However, in reality, it was not possible to purchase coffee beans and espresso machines from so many franchise branches with coins.
‘Because the damage is too great.’
I don’t know if I could have bought a coin with the currency we use, but I couldn’t, so I was in a position where I had to suffer unilaterally.
From my point of view, if it was possible to replace it with the currency here, it was right to do so.
However, when I heard the news that the company was expanding overseas branches, I was worried.
‘Because it’s a menu that I can easily follow anywhere else.’
Follow the menu. Where are you going to work for a day or two?
If you wanted to be popular with people, you could pick up a recipe right away and follow it.
‘It’s not easy for a company with relatively low brand awareness to survive.’
In order to successfully settle down overseas, it seemed that a breakthrough was needed.
And I knew the answer to everything.
♧ ♧ ♧
“Huh~”
“CEO, are you sleepy?”
“Hmm? Ah… I slept soundly yesterday, but I keep yawning.”
“Hehe. But you came earlier than expected. I thought you would be late because you were seeing off.”
“I just want to come to work and take a day off. Shouldn’t we be back before the weekend?”
Her words that when she fell asleep, her staff came and fetched her food, were told to her husband when she woke up in the morning.
I was surprised by how unexpected the meeting was.
Hearing that she had given presents to her employees, she was even more surprised when she had prepared such a thing.
‘Still, my efficiency has improved compared to when I was working in a fatigued state. Things are going well.’
In fact, the big thing that was important was almost done.
After finishing organizing the next business trip for the employees, I was able to get on the plane and go back.
After returning from a business trip, I decided to give it a fairly long vacation.
Because of this, the employees had thick pockets, received gifts, and took vacations, so they couldn’t help but feel good.
“Of course! It’s almost the final stage now, so let’s finish it quickly, we.”
However, it is difficult to focus on work without chatting throughout the entire working time.
She casually decided to ask her staff if they had a good day yesterday.
“Did you play well yesterday?”
“…”
“…”
“…”
But why is the atmosphere a bit strange?
Of course, I thought I would answer yes and continue the conversation, but silence lingered.
The staff’s faces turned red or even stiffened.
“What’s wrong? What happened yesterday?”
“No!”
“Uh, it was because we had a lot of fun. The representative wasn’t there, but I thought it was just us having so much fun, so I liked it.”
“No, that’s right.”
“Don’t worry about things like that. Don’t worry.
“I see…Isn’t it?”
Lanna, not taken aback by her staff’s clumsy excuses, ignored her words.
They started to focus on their work again, and decided to focus on their work as well, thinking that they might want to go back quickly during the chat time that was interrupted unlike usual.
And after a few days.
The day before the weekend approaches.
They were able to return to their homeland by plane again.
“Welcome!”
“Mom!!!”
“Mommy!!!”
At her airport, all her family came out to greet her.
What was surprising to her was that her first child, who had endured her mother’s absence in an adult manner, burst into tears as soon as she saw her.
Seeing her children warmly welcoming her, she felt her empty heart fill up.
“Let’s go. Let’s go home.”
“Are you very tired?”
“No, I’m not tired.”
Perhaps it was because of the nutritional supplements, the condition of the body quickly returned to its original state.
Moreover, my strength soared, probably because I had just reunited with my children.
Her children were her vitamin to her.
“Then, how about going for a drive like this? The flowers have bloomed a lot lately.”
“Are you going to see the flowers?”
“Good! I’m good!”
The kids also actively said they liked it, so even Lanna couldn’t refuse.
That’s how our family’s spring flower outing began.
I don’t know if it’s because it’s been a while since I’ve seen her mother, but her kids are right next to her mother herself.
“What’s wrong with you guys? You’re with your mom even though your dad is there?”
“It’s been a while since we met. Of course I missed you, so I’m next to my mom. Right, kids?”
“Yes!!”
“Yeah! Mom Joa.”
Her youngest said she liked her mother, and she clung to her leg.
Her loveliness lifted her youngest child up and held her in her arms.
“Oh, when did my baby grow up so much? Did he get heavier?”
“Yeah! I’m so big.”
Her youngest’s chubby cheeks smelled like a baby.
Resisting the urge, she blew a kiss on the cheek.
The flowers that were blooming for a long time were pretty, and I was very happy to go on an outing with my family.
‘This is living.’
If these happy moments could go on, she felt like she could do anything.
“How was your business trip?”
Between dropping her youngest off and watching her kids play.
Her husband asked her about the performance of her work.
Her husband’s interest was unique, as she had never inquired in detail about her work.
“It’s great. But what’s the matter? I didn’t ask about this.”
“When I saw him working on a business trip this time, I suddenly felt sorry for him. I only invested in the company, but I’ve never been able to properly support it.”
“You don’t support me. You invested so much money.”
Thanks to the money her husband gave her, the company was able to grow this far.
Lanna waved her hand at her husband’s nonsense.
However, her husband continued to tell her if there was anything she was determined to do.
“I have some connections at the company that can help. If you ask for help personally, they’ll be more than happy to grant it.”
“…A personal connection?”
She had once wanted to be introduced to an acquaintance of her husband’s, so she immediately stopped at his words.
She had not expected that in this way she would be introduced to his acquaintances.
“Yes. If it’s that person, I can get advice on opening an overseas branch, and I’ll be able to get a lot of help.”
“Who are you and can you help me with that?”
“Um…He’s a simple company runner.”
Her husband didn’t go into detail, but the network he offered to introduce her to didn’t seem unusual.
“Which company is it?”
“Um…There are too many to pinpoint just one.”
Are you running several rather than just one?
Realizing the meaning of her words without difficulty, she widened her eyes.
“Not one?”
“If I meet you… I’m sure it will help. How is it?”
My husband didn’t want to tell me in detail what kind of company he was running.
Perhaps she is being considerate of her because she wants to make the person she meets difficult.
“…Can I think about it?”
“Yes, as much as you like.”
“If it’s a burden to you, there’s no need to try.”
“It’s okay. I’m pretty close with that person, so I can easily do this kind of request.”
She’s tempting in being able to get help, but she’s also terrified that she’ll meet someone who’s great enough to be a burden.
In addition, her husband’s words sounded quite meaningful.
‘Could it be…Is it another woman besides me?’
Ran I was always thinking that she was not the only woman she was to her proud husband.
However, since she grew up watching her mother obsess over her father, she was on the side of avoiding jealousy or excessive attention.
Rather, she thought that the present of knowing nothing was better.
But today, her husband said he would introduce me to someone he knew for the first time.
And it was like opening Pandora’s box.
