Chapter 189
The next day, Mr . Sakata Ikuzo didn't do any work .
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"We will resume the work after two days . I will have to get inspired first . "
After that day, Mr . Sakata Ikuzo just sat in his chair and read a book; the way he sat quietly reminded Jong-Suk of a Buddha . Jong-Suk was wondering what kind of book Mr . Sakata Ikuzo was so into, but he couldn't figure it out since it was all written in Japanese and Chinese characters .
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The plant manager called for Jong-Suk .
"Hey, why aren't you testing the product?"
"Mr . Sakata Ikuzo is just reading a book for hours now . "
"What book?"
"I don't know . He said he needs to be inspired or something before he could continue the work . "
"Inspiration?"
"Yes, he said he needs inspiration . "
"Ha . He is something!"
"Right . Japanese people are weird . "
"Hmm, let me go and check what kind of book he is reading . "
The plant manager went to Mr . Sakata Ikuzo's desk .
"What are you reading, Mr . Sakata Ikuzo? Is it fun?"
"Oh, no… I just have to figure out something . "
The plant manager seemed to know how to read some Chinese characters . He looked at the cover of the book to see the book title .
"The Book of Five Rings . "
"That's right . It's the book of five rings . "
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"I think I heard of it from somewhere . "
The plant manager tilted his head while thinking of the book . He then went to the chief officer of the research center .
"Do you know of a book called The Book of Five Rings?"
"Oh, umm… I think I've heard of it somewhere . Isn't it a martial arts novel?"
"He is reading a martial arts novel to figure out something at work . "
Mr . Sakata Ikuzo kept reading the book, and sometimes he stopped reading the book and seemingly thought about something with his eyes closed . And he resumed his reading after he was done thinking .
Mr . Sakata Ikuzo's reading and thinking process looked so weird to Jong-Suk .
"Is he reading Buddhist texts?"
Jong-Suk thought the reading might be part of his meditation, or it was some sort of religious practice .
The next day, Mr . Sakata Ikuzo continued reading the book without work until late at night .
"Fu*k! I want to go home . Should I wait until he finishes his reading for the day? I have to take him to his hotel . Sh*t . "
"Me too . "
The interpreter complained as well while standing next to Jong-Suk .
"At least your OneRoom is close to the factory . I have to drive all the way to my house . Fu*k . "
Jae-Sik who was working night shift saw Jong-Suk grumbling .
"What's wrong?"
"That bossy Japanese guy doesn't want to go home yet . He is just reading a book, and I have to wait until he finishes his reading . "
"Really?"
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Jae-Sik started patrolling the factory . He checked every office with his flashlight . He was checking if an office's light was still on even though no one was working in that office . Jae-Sik stopped by the area where Mr . Sakata Ikuzo was reading his book . The interpreter was sitting a bit distant from Mr . Sakata Ikuzo, and he was playing a game with his smartphone . "
"You are reading a book, sir . Oh, it's The Book of Five Rings . "
Mr . Sakata Ikuzo looked at Jae-Sik who was wearing a security guard uniform .
"It's The Book of Five Rings written by Miyamoto Musashi . "
The interpreter suddenly hit his forehead .
"That's right! The Book of Five Rings is a book written by Miyamoto Musashi! I remember it now!"
Mr . Sakata Ikuzo lifted his head and looked at Jae-Sik again .
"Do you know of Miyamoto Musashi?"
"Of course . He was the best swordsman in Japan . He was a legendary samurai who had never lost in his 60 fights . "
"Hmmm . You do know of him . "
"The Book of Five Rings was written in his final years . It has been the best-selling book for the longest period in online bookstores and amazon . com in the U . S . as a book for management . He was the master of Niten Ichi-ryu . I like him a lot . "
"Oh, I see . "
Mr . Sakata Ikuzo scanned Jae-Sik from head to toe .
"It's a shame that he works as a security guard of a factory . "
Mr . Sakata Ikuzo murmured to himself .
Gun-Ho went to the construction field in Jiksan Town . When he entered the factory yard, Director Yoon ran to him .
"Wow . The building is almost complete . "
"That's right . It's really quick to complete the building . It takes time to finish the interior though . "
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"Really?"
"This is the area where the production field will be; it will be divided into section A and section B . This area is the management office area . And, this is for a conference room, and that will be a company cafeteria and resting area . Please come with me . We haven't installed the guardrail for the stairs yet . You have to be careful when you use the stairs to walk upstairs . "
Gun-Ho walked up to the second floor; he was wearing a suit and a safety helmet that Director Yoon gave to him .
"This is the management office area . That one will be your office, President Goo . There will be small and large meeting rooms . That will be the restroom . "
Gun-Ho closely looked around the building . A pine tree was once planted in the front yard as part of the landscaping . The factory would look really nice once the construction was completed .
"Once we successfully develop our new product, one by one, we can take 1,000 employees in this factory, right?"
"Of course, sir . We would have enough space in this factory to take 1,000 workers . Moreover, we have a vacant lot over there, so we can always add more buildings at any time . "
"What about the power and water supply? Are we getting enough of them?"
"Yes . The previous factory had high electric power capacity anyway, so we can continuously use it . As to the water, we are getting the water supply service, but we are planning to use underground water as well . "
"Underground water?"
"Yes . There are tons of underground water in this area . So, we are thinking of utilizing underground water for our cooling facilities . "
"Hmmm . "
Gun-Ho nodded his head .
"Are we going to use cement for the floor?"
"The entrance area and the factory yard will be paved with asphalt . "
When Gun-Ho came back to his office in Asan City, he called for his secretary .
"Please ask Mr . Sakata Ikuzo to come to my office . "
"Yes, sir . "
Mr . Sakata Ikuzo entered Gun-Ho's office .
"How's work? I just wanted to have a cup of tea with you . "
"Thank you . "
"I've heard that you are reading a book these days . "
"Oh, yes, I've been reading the Book of Five Rings, which is written by an old Japanese swordsman . The book is very popular as a book for management nowadays . "
"Really?"
"The Book of Five Rings is translated into English and is being sold on amazon . com . I recommend you read the book . I'd like to give my book to you, but it is written in Japanese, so it won't be very useful to you . "
"I will read the book when I have the chance . Thank you . "
"I get inspired by reading that book . The swordsman had 60 fights, and he had never lost in even a single fight . I also wanted to develop 60 new products, but it's not easy to achieve it . "
"How many new products have you developed so far?"
"I've developed 20 products . It's not even close to 60 . "
"Haha . It must be very challenging . "
"I've done reading the book, and I got the inspiration I need . I will start again developing the product tomorrow . I will succeed this time and will make you happy, President Goo . "
"Thank you . "
"By the way, you are a very lucky man, President Goo . "
"Why do you say so?"
"You have two very good workers close to you . "
"Are you talking about the plant manager and the chief officer of the research center? Or are you referring to the sales director?"
"No, I meant the production manager—Jong-Suk Park—and the security guard—Jae-Sik Moon . "
"Huh? Those people?"
"I am not sure about their mindset on management, but I know that they are very good workers and professionals . They will assist you and will be a big help to you in the future, President Goo . "
"Really?"
Gun-Ho thought about it while rubbing his nose .