New Employees With an Annual Salary of 1 Trillion Won - Chapter 43

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Chapter 43. Madness (3)

To do two things at once required a perfect routine.

However, since the new year began, I had been spending time preparing for Rollbook’s expansion into the United States, which slightly reduced my patent development time.

And my colleagues were constantly pushing me.

If I sat in the office for even a little while, my colleagues would ask why I wasn’t going to work at Rollbook today.

That didn’t mean I was neglecting patent development.

Rather, the more that happened, the more thoroughly I stuck to my routine, and I was able to create decent patents.

“President, the new patent draft is finished.”

“Oh, this one’s quite substantial?”

“The subject is touch-type MP3.”

“Last time it was the wheel method, now it’s the touch method?”

The wheel method was also a much more efficient structure than the existing button method.

However, it still required multiple operations, and ultimately, to maximize efficiency, the direct touch method was bound to be the best option.

The reason the touch method wasn’t being used was

because it had so many disadvantages, and I created a patent to improve those disadvantages.

“I focused on improving touchpad response speed.”

“Well, looking at touchpads these days, the response speed is slow and accuracy is poor, so it’s frustrating every time you use them.”

“I improved both hardware and software simultaneously to dramatically enhance response speed.”

Current touchpads certainly had many disadvantages.

I couldn’t solve all of that with one patent I created, but I could at least noticeably improve the ‘speed.’

“When response speed increases, you definitely feel the difference. But what specific technologies are involved?”

“First, I created an Input Delay Minimization Algorithm. Existing touchpads have about a 1-second input delay every time you move your finger. To fix that, I made a Pre-input Prediction Algorithm.”

Just dramatically reducing input delay could greatly increase response speed.

And since it could be modified with software rather than hardware, it could be applied to existing touchpad products as well.

“What else is there?”

“It’s the Automatic Scroll Speed Control patent. If you move your finger slowly, the scroll moves slowly too, and conversely, if you move your finger quickly, the scroll moves quickly as well.”

“Oh! That’s revolutionary! It would be perfect for high-capacity MP3s. And what’s the next patent?”

The President was burying his head in the report.

I continued giving my report while only looking at the back of the President’s head.

“It’s a Hand Tremor Correction Algorithm. To prevent input omissions or duplications, I made it so that additional inputs aren’t registered when fingers aren’t lifted.”

“I’ve been drinking a lot lately and getting hand tremors. This is exactly the function someone like me needs. But didn’t you say there was also a hardware patent? So far I only see software and algorithm patents.”

The last patent was a hardware patent.

Actually, for algorithms, I just had to write code according to my ideas.

But hardware patents were difficult to create in a short period, so I could only make one patent.

“The last patent is hardware-related. It’s a method to increase touchpad sensitivity through Multi-level Sensor Application.”

“Did you add additional sensors?”

“I built in Pressure Sensing Elements to existing sensors so commands can be distinguished and executed according to pressure levels.”

The President spent a long time reviewing the Patent Draft.

Then something seemed to occur to him as he suddenly raised his head.

“But what’s the last page? What does it mean that it’s also applicable to PDAs?”

“The title is Touch-type MP3, but it’s actually applicable to PDAs as well. Conversely, patents made for PDAs can also be applied to MP3s.”

“Are you saying patents can be registered in duplicate?”

“PDAs, MP3s, Mobile Phones, etc. Multiple Patent Registration is possible for various portable devices.”

“Department Manager Oh, come here for a moment.”

The President briefly explained our conversation to the Department Manager.

The Department Manager, who had patent attorney qualifications, immediately made a practical judgment.

“It’s definitely possible. Even patents originally made for PDAs can be registered as separate patents if the purpose of use is different. The Practical Affairs Team just needs to make minor modifications for problem-free registration.”

“So not just the current patents, but all the existing UI Patents can be registered in duplicate?”

“Yes, it’s definitely possible.”

“It’s like a complete double event. The existing patents are doubling.”

Manager Kim, who was listening nearby, added a comment.

It was accurate.

Even with the same Technology, if the use and purpose were different, it could be registered as two patents, and performance and rewards would also double.

“Practical Affairs Team, did you hear? Let’s divide all existing patents into MP3 and PDA versions for dual registration. And register them for Mobile Phones too.”

“All of them? That’s at least several hundred cases…”

“So you don’t like it? You can get double the patent Bonus.”

“The Bonus is nice, but if we do this among ourselves, won’t someone die from overwork?”

Seeing my Colleagues’ anguished expressions gave me strong satisfaction.

But the volume was indeed too much.

And if we tried to handle all this work with just internal personnel, it would definitely cause major disruption to work efficiency.

“Moreover, the patents we created initially are now approaching the time when their contents will be disclosed. Competitors have also started showing interest in what patents we hold.”

“Then we need to complete the dual registration before it’s too late.”

“But it’s too much for us to handle everything ourselves. How about outsourcing it? Or we could assign some of it to the Support Team.”

Everyone fell into deep contemplation.

There were mountains of patents to process, but the manpower was woefully insufficient.

In the end, the problem was ‘money’.

“If we leave it to the Support Team or outsourcing, we won’t be able to receive patent bonuses. Would that be okay? Employee Lee would still receive his since he’s the patent applicant.”

“How about we handle the core patents ourselves, and leave UI or design aspects to the Support Team or outsourcing?”

“I have a good idea!”

Manager Kim raised his hand high and pointed to one of the patent drafts I had created.

“How about we proceed with a multi-level approach? We assign a certain amount of patents to all staff members, those who can create them will create them, and outsourcing will handle outsourcing. Then we share a portion of the bonuses.”

“You see a multi-level sensor and think of multi-level structures?”

“But doesn’t it seem like a decent idea?”

It wasn’t such a bad plan.

Reflecting Manager Kim’s opinion, we introduced a new patent registration method.

“Let’s handle core technologies ourselves, assign secondary technologies to the Support Team, and leave tertiary ones with lower technical importance to outsourcing.”

“Will the Support Team also receive patent bonuses?”

“Why, do you find it regrettable?”

“Not at all. They should receive them. That way they’ll work harder, won’t they? It’s not just one or two patents, and there needs to be bonuses to finish everything in a short time.”

I never expected such words to come from Manager Kim’s mouth.

“Wow, you’ve really become a proper person. Then let’s do that. What do you think, Employee Lee?”

“I think it’s good. From now on, I’ll also indicate the importance level when creating patents.”

Through this matter, the quantity of patents was set to increase by 2-3 times.

The workload would explode, but it was also something that absolutely had to be done now.

Since the quantity of patents would ultimately connect to Nexfin’s value, it could become an opportunity for the company’s value to surge.

For stable short selling, an increase in Nexfin’s value was essential.

That way its value as collateral would become even higher.

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The Nexfin colleagues entered a 24-hour all-night work system again.

Even though they had handed over work to the Support Team and outsourcing companies, they still had to handle all the core patents themselves.

However, my routine hadn’t changed at all.

Creating patent drafts was still my job, after all.

The only thing that had changed was that everyone showed irritated reactions whenever I entered the office.

“Employee Lee, where are you going now? To make another patent? Please, just hold off for a bit.”

“Youngest Employee! Let us live a little too. Can’t you make it later unless it’s really important?”

“Just create it and keep it ready, but report it later. I won’t tell you not to make it.”

Their tone was joking, but their expressions were completely serious.

For their sake, I decided to postpone the production of minor patents for a while.

I planned to focus on developing core patents that would require a lot of time.

“I’ll just work on concepts this week. If there’s anything I can help you with, please let me know anytime.”

“Going to the Rollbook Office would be helping us.”

“That’s right! Hurry up and get lost! You evil spirit!”

Manager Kim even pretended to sprinkle the leftover salt from his soup rice on me.

Why did I feel so good when I was being treated harshly?

I briefly enjoyed my colleagues’ intense reactions. But since real salt was about to come flying, I quickly turned toward the Rollbook Office.

“I’ll head to the Rollbook Office. Please call me if you need any help.”

“That won’t happen, so hurry up and go.”

“Manager Kim, what’s the point of holding back? Just push him to the Rollbook Office!”

I hurriedly moved to the Rollbook Office before Manager Kim could use force.

But Rollbook’s situation wasn’t much different from Nexfin’s.

“CEO! The delivery ordering website is doing much better than expected!”

There’s definitely demand for internet orders.”

“The sales of the initially registered service providers have increased significantly, and new registration requests are exploding.”

This was the reason the office was in chaos.

Every restaurant in the school area wanted to register on the delivery website, and all staff members were busy processing registration requests.

“Are the sales coming out well?”

“They’re coming out much better than expected. Daily orders have already surpassed 5,000 cases, and transaction volume has exceeded 60 million won. Commission fees alone are 2.4 million won per day.”

“Considering the first day had less than 100 orders, it’s definitely increased significantly.”

“New service providers keep increasing too, so I think we’ll exceed 10,000 daily orders next month.”

It was an amazing achievement in such a short time.

But I couldn’t be satisfied with this level of sales.

A strategy for higher profits was needed, and I had already prepared several ideas.

“Let’s add a gift function.”

“Gift… you mean a gifting feature?”

“That’s right. We’ll make it possible to gift products from businesses registered with Rollbook. Of course, they can pay with Rollbook Points.”

To open people’s wallets, we needed justification.

Birthdays, admissions, graduations – countless justifications existed within the space called school.

If we structured products to match those justifications, wallets would naturally open.

“So just like exchanging points, we can exchange products too?”

“Yes, various items are possible – not just food, but convenience stores and stationery stores too. For restaurants, we could send food through prepayment.”

“It’s a good idea, but we’ll need individual negotiations with the businesses.”

“Start with a pilot program with just a few places. Once you see results, other businesses will contact us first.”

Yu Min-jung, who had been listening from the side, rarely gave a thumbs up.

Since she was always full of nagging, a single word of praise felt surprisingly welcome.

“It’s really a great idea. You have no idea how much trouble I go through picking gifts for friends’ birthdays every time.”

“Picking gifts? Our department doesn’t do that. We just grab a meal and call it done.”

“That’s kind of enviable. At Art School, professors and teaching assistants are just the basics – you have to take care of workshop partners and seniors and juniors who prepared exhibitions together. I’m on the verge of bankruptcy from birthday gifts.”

No one could relate to Yu Min-jung’s words.

Everyone was from Engineering School, so they weren’t used to exchanging gifts.

“Giving gifts for birthdays? That’s interesting. Wasn’t that just a high school thing?”

“Right. We barely even say congratulations.”

“Why are you all so stiff? The gifting feature will definitely be a huge hit. I guarantee it! But I’m not handling all the product design myself, right?”

Yu Min-jung handled all of Rollbook’s design work.

As a result, her wrist was wrapped in a wrist guard.

“Min-jeong, please just handle a few initially. Later we’ll have the businesses upload their own designs.”

“Then let me know once the businesses are confirmed. I’ll start warming up my hands from now.”

“Don’t you have class today?”

“Of course I do! I’ll go warm up my hands at school!”

Watching her hurriedly pack her bag and leave, the employees exchanged comments.

“She calls us emotionless, but she’s a freshman with no time to play.”

“Right. As a freshman, she should be busy living at the billiard hall, but she comes to work every free period.”

“Is her family situation that difficult? Well, with this salary plus commission, it’s better than most large corporations.”

“But if they’re that desperate, wouldn’t it be better to just continue with Medical School?”

“Medical School takes a long time to complete. And medical school tuition is expensive too. It’s better to attend Art School while making money.”

I didn’t bother mentioning that she came from a family of doctors.

It would make the conversation too long.

“Alright! Everyone focus on service provider registration. I’ll work on creating the gift feature.”

“CEO, please just slow down a little. Please wait until we finish the service provider registration.”

“Or at least buy us some cots. We’ll sleep and work in the Office.”

Still, maybe because they had experience working in research labs, the Employees didn’t rebel much.

I couldn’t say this out loud, but they had been trained in slave mentality.

Especially those from Graduate School had stronger tendencies like this, and worked without complaint.

“I’ll order the cots right away today.”

“Really? We can actually sleep in the Office now?”

“And let’s buy new sofas too. Is there anything else you need?”

“Could we get a Coffee Machine too? We need caffeine to get our brains working.”

“Let’s buy different types.”

“Woooow! Our company’s benefits are amazing!”

To think they’d be this happy with just cots, sofas, and a Coffee Machine.

They were cost-effective Employees.

Thanks to bringing them straight from university research labs, they were moved by even small benefits.

Annual Salary 1 Trillion New Employee Chapter 43

E-book Publication Date | 2025.11.27

Author | Seo Oh

Publishers | Heo Heung-beom, Park Geon-won

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ⓒ Seo Oh 2025

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