Ex - Husband After Divorce

Haters

“This is all you can think of for our new product?” reino asked in a low tone and a sharp eye.

Reino is currently in a meeting with the development team to discuss their company's new product design. As a company engaged in F&B, of course, they must always innovate and follow trends.

And the results of today's meeting were actually a little disappointing for Reino. He expected something more spectacular for their new product, but the team only brought the development of an old product that was packed with more interest.

“I pay you to do your research so that our products do not miss with others. I want a new product, not just an old product that is improved in quality, Reino's lick” can no longer hold back his anger.

“As long as I'm here, there hasn't been a single new product idea that you guys gave me.”

Reino threw the pile of paper he had been holding onto the table. It certainly makes everyone flinch. Except for Lydia and Hadi who were sitting a little far away and docked to the wall, on the right side of Reino.

The blaster man's breath sounded, as he turned to his right with a huff. That's when he saw Lydia. The woman was biting her lower lip and made Reino growl.

Fortunately, the CEO saw the expression on his secretary's face. The very slender woman looked like she wanted to say something.

“I want to hear my secretary's opinion on this,” suddenly Reino was curious about Lydia's thoughts.

“Eh? Me, Sir?” Lydia was a little surprised by her boss's words.

“Yes. You've been a hero in our company a few times. So this time I want to try to hear what you have in mind about our product? Or maybe you have a brilliant idea that was as brilliant as your lunge all along?”

Lydia immediately grimaced at the excessive praise. Especially now that everyone is looking at him. Some were staring cynically, some were staring with curious gazes.

In any case, Reino's praise was not without reason. Lydia has twice saved the company from heavy losses.

“Come, come here.” Reino shook his hand asking his secretary to come closer. “Stand near me and tell me what is the content of your mind.”

With great hesitation, Lydia stood up from where she was sitting earlier. Hadi who was sitting next to him also gave a smile as a sign of support.

“Speak,” pinta Reino more gently, when seeing his secretary still looked hesitant.

“Ehm ... Thank you in advance for the opportunity given,” exclaimed Lydia was still hesitant.

“Actually I am indeed thinking of some ideas that might be suitable to be our company's new product,” Lydia started off nervously.

Lydia is the kind of person who gets nervous when glared at too many people. And right now he felt that there were too many people in the room. In addition to the product development team, there was also a person from the production team. And all of them stared at him sharply.

It's just natural actually. Anyway, Lydia was impressed like taking over their job. Although there were curious, but it does not mean they are happy if the work is taken over by others who are not in one division.

“According to recent trends, vegetarian and vegan lifestyles are increasingly widespread in our country. So I think it would be better if we could develop something related to that,” Lydia started talking.

“I have read the article, he said the restaurant that serves a plant based menu is now increasingly mushrooming. Of the 50 restaurants in the 90s, it is now hundreds, even thousands, of restaurants. But ..”

“Yes, indeed most people start a vegan life because they want to be healthy. Of course ready-to-eat food will not be their choice, but that does not mean they do not need.”

“Office people like us have started this lifestyle, but they are usually constrained by a routine that is so dense, until ordering food online feels complicated. So I thought, why don't we prepare some food that might help them.”

“Yah, for example instant food. Of course, with healthy standards. It is expensive, but not impossible. I guess that's it.”

Lydia was staring at Reino. He felt he had talked enough and it was time for the boss to take over. The problem was that the man looked at her, barely blinking. Reino looked like a man who was admiring his woman.

And that's exactly what Reino did. He was amazed by the mindset of his secretary. He who lived abroad for a long time could not think of this idea. Even outside of more people who have applied a vegan lifestyle. How could Lydia think of this?

Reino had just shifted his gaze, after a minute of face-to-face with the secretary. Now he looked at the ranks of the people discussing in a whispering manner. From their facial expressions, it seemed like this was indeed a not bad idea.

“OK. I think that's a pretty good idea. But is there any idea what products should be produced?” Reino not only asked Lydia, but everyone.

“The easiest is instant noodles, Sir,” Lydia who replied. “Kaldu mushroom also seems like a good idea. Although actually we almost ever make it.”

“But it's all been made by our competitors. And as we know they all arguably failed,” a meeting participant asked.

“Yes, it's true. But I think it's just because the marketing is still lacking,” Lydia replied confidently.

At least for this part, Lydia did feel that way. Their competitors are less promotional and the promotion can be said to be ordinary.

“I think we can change the marketing strategy. Maybe by attracting some public figures who have tried this lifestyle. Especially if the public figure is old, but still looks so young.”

“In such a way people would probably think of trying a slightly healthier instant product. The cost may be expensive, but if fortunately equivalent, why not try?”

Reino leaned his back against the chair. He looked at the secretary who was still standing next to him with a look of astonishment. As the company leader, he honestly felt defeated.

Well, even though Reino had thought of something similar to Lydia. But in reality he hesitated to speak his mind. He usually never hesitates about something like this.

“OK,” Reino nodded in satisfaction.“I think this meeting will end here. You can start trying to develop the product in question. If you can in time as soon as possible.”

Reino stood up from his seat. Hadi who sat and watched since then also got up, while Lydia swiftly cleaned up the files scattered on the table where her boss was sitting earlier.

“And you can all report this development to Lydia. He will be the one in charge of this project,” added Reino before leaving the room.

That sentence made everyone look back at Lydia. Most of them were clearly staring in annoyance and making Lydia grimace, it seemed like she would get more and more haters.

***To Be Continued***