Franchise God - Chapter 9



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Franchise God Episode 009

Chapter 3: Is this the network you need? (2)

The next evening, Makemiya made a reservation and went to the restaurant at the Sehae Hotel.

Kim Hyo-san took Jeong Seok-woo to the VIP room.

“Sir, you look very happy today.”

“I guess it’s because I’m excited about eating Chef Kim’s cooking.”

“It’s an honor. I don’t know where to put myself.”

Makemiya continued speaking with a joyful expression on his face.

“Actually, something good happened.”

“If you don’t mind, may I ask what’s going on?”

“That’s what I came to tell you. I think my long-standing illness has gotten better.”

“Yes? Really?”

“Yeah. Since last night, when I go to the bathroom, it suddenly doesn’t hurt at all. I thought it was a coincidence, but the next time I went to the bathroom, it didn’t hurt at all. Thanks to that, I had a nice drink with my wife yesterday for the first time in a while.”

“You did really well. Congratulations.”

“The hospital said it was stress or nervousness, and I guess they weren’t wrong. I’m sorry for calling you a quack.”

“Even Johns Hopkins Hospital said there was nothing wrong. I guess it’s a nervous cause.”

“I guess my stress has all gone away because I’m in a good mood after eating such delicious mushroom dish for the first time in a long time.”

“Then you should eat it again and feel better. Fortunately, the ingredients are ready today as well.”

Makemiya chattered more and more happily than usual.

Kim Hyo-san, who sympathized with his energy, also accepted the conversation with a sincere heart.

“I was so happy that I got better from my chronic illness that I drank a lot with my wife. I drank five times more than my usual amount, so my wife was really worried. But when I woke up this morning, I felt really light and didn’t have a hangover at all. I even took my business in the bathroom, and oh, I had a great time with my wife for the first time in a while.”

Makemiya winked, and Kim Hyo-san gave a deliberately exaggerated, awkward smile.

“Then I will prepare it right away.”

“Please.”

“I… and I have something to ask for your understanding.”

“What?”

“There aren’t enough mushrooms to make all the courses, so you can only cook one main dish.”

Makemiya showed an expression of blatant disappointment, and Kim Hyo-san bowed his head as if he had committed a sin.

“Oh… the mushroom soup was delicious, the salad was delicious, and the steamed abalone was delicious… but should I skip it all today?”

“sorry.”

“They say it’s because they don’t have the ingredients, so there’s nothing we can do about it. Then when will the ingredients arrive?”

“I guess it’s because it’s not the season. I’ll have the materials purchasing department take care of it.”

“Chef Kim, whenever you get the ingredients for the mushrooms, please contact me. Even early morning is fine.”

“All right.”

Today, I ordered the course meal with a slightly regretful heart.

Still, Makemiya’s heart was greatly relieved thanks to the lightly grilled pine mushrooms that were served as the main dish.

It was a dish made by lightly grilling the mushrooms themselves and seasoning them with natural salt. There were no other side ingredients such as meat.

However, it was very satisfying thanks to the strong aroma that captured the tip of the nose and the texture that stuck to the roof of the mouth.

“My friends in Japan will really like this song. Next time when the songi is ready, contact me. I’ll tell my friends to come over and play.”

“It is an honor. I will tell you as soon as I am ready.”

A color came to Kim Hyo-san’s face.

Makemiya doesn’t bring his Japanese business friends very often because they rarely visit Korea.

But you’re bringing your friends just for one dish?

If he’s friends, they’re literally upper class. The hotel owner himself should come and entertain them.

After seeing off Makemiya who had finished his meal, Kim Hyo-san rolled up his sleeves and went to the materials purchasing department.

“What happened to Songi? She hasn’t come in yet? How many days has it been?”

“I tried contacting the supplier, but all I heard was that it’s not in season and it’s hard to get.”

“Do you know what President Makemiya said? He said it was so delicious, and that he would bring his Japanese friends next time, so please contact me in advance.”

“Huh? Representative Makemiya?”

“You know who he is? He has more money than our hotel owner. Would you disappoint him or not?”

“But the company said they don’t have the materials, so how can I…?”

Kim Hyo-san was so frustrated that he banged his chest with his fist.

“Give me your contact information. I’ll give it a try.”

* * *

Urinary pain of unknown cause has been bothering Makemiya for over five years.

Even if you go to a large hospital overseas and spend a lot of money and get tested, there is nothing wrong.

It just kept coming out.

So, Makemiya had a more frustrating and painful time.

It would be refreshing to know the cause, but everything is clean…

Then what is this pain that feels like my urethra is being ripped apart every time I do my business?

But now it’s goodbye.

The pain that came one day five years ago disappeared again one day.

Although he didn’t know why, Makemiya felt like he could fly just by getting rid of the pain that had been bothering him for years.

But it was five days later that the pain went away.

“Ugh!”

Makemiya, who was looking for a bathroom to do his business as usual, screamed again as if his urethra was being torn apart.

Because I was letting my guard down thinking I was completely better and then got hit in the back of the head, the pain was more severe than usual.

Makemiya, who barely managed to finish his business while enduring the near-collapse, stared blankly down at the toilet without even thinking about pulling up his waistband.

He stood there blankly for a while, then anger and frustration poured out of his mouth.

“Fuck……”

***

It was a meeting that he had high expectations for, but the result did not satisfy Jeon Seong-ryeol.

The food management team leader would always be on the phone looking for Songi, but he would react indifferently during meetings.

Of course, he didn’t react that coldly the moment we met.

Even when talking about pine mushrooms, the atmosphere was warm.

The mood changed after Jeon Seong-ryeol casually mentioned that he wanted to supply other food ingredients as well.

“That’s difficult. We already have a partner with whom we have been doing business for a long time. We can’t cut out that line and open a new business network with the president.”

“Is there really no way?”

“I’m sorry. I’m sorry.”

He says he’s sorry, but his expression is cold.

Deep down, he doesn’t feel sorry at all. He’s probably just annoyed that I brought up something so useless.

I guess that makes sense since I work at the best hotel in Korea, but on the other hand, I feel a bit resentful.

So, Jeon Seong-ryeol decided to take a step back for now.

“I think we can deliver about 15kg of pine mushrooms this week.”

“Really? That’s good news. Please take care of it.”

“No. I am honored that a luxury hotel like the Seohae Hotel uses the food ingredients I supply.”

They may even threaten to stop delivering pine mushrooms if other food supplies are not supplied.

But that’s just a lowly thing to do.

Although Jeon Seong-ryeol showed a secret expression of regret, he did not forget to maintain his ‘乙’ attitude.

He thoroughly controlled his expression so as not to reveal even a shred of his discontent.

Two days after the meeting, Jeon Seong-ryeol delivered 15 kg of mushrooms.

It was only a portion of the quantity purchased from Ha Su-yeong.

‘Should we put the Seohae Hotel on hold for a while and try other hotels?’

I haven’t given up.

But when doing business, there are times when you have to stop for a moment or take a step back.

Of course, I didn’t completely let down my expectations.

As expected, my phone started ringing with calls from the Seohae Hotel.

-When will the additional delivery of Songi be made?

It’s almost all gone now, so just say it.

“I’m sorry, but we have no stock either.”

-Sir, this is going to be difficult. You have to secure those pine mushrooms somehow.

“You know, it’s not in season right now. We have no stock. Sorry.”

-… … , this really shouldn’t be happening. This is serious. I’m going crazy.