TANTRIC

chapter 18

Tantra is now in her room with Agung. Instead of taking a break, Tantra opened a laptop to make a wedding gift.

Tantra began collecting videos of her fond memories with Masyita.

He cut the video and put it together into a sweet video accompanied by a backsound song titled Perfect performed by Andra and the backbone.

And some days Tantra is quite preoccupied with its activities. His focus from mentoring was diverted. His colleagues often remind him to refocus on working on his business projects.

"Mas Tan! How often is it being treated now? What if eman did not win? Tantra is a great pinter." Agung approached the friend who had become his friend.

"Yes bro. Don't think about that woman anymore. True said the Great, You just let go of the woman. He's not your soul mate!" Rafli helped Agung to convince Tantra.

But Tantra remained indifferent. He seems obsessed with making a special gift for Masyita's wedding. Of course, a gift that will not be able to make Masyita forget her.

Tantra finished making the video she had saved on a disc. He packed in a gift box with a simple decoration with a single rose flower on it.

He sent the gift to Masyita's house through an expedition courier.

Now Tantra can only focus on completing the tasks of the mentors.

With little time left, he struggled to finish his presentation material the day after tomorrow.

Feeling exhausted and having difficulty mentoring this time, Tantra felt sorry because he did not focus yesterday. Mentoring this week uses quite heavy business materials.

There was a sense of worry in Tantra if he could fail this time.

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Today is the determination to filter from 10 to only 5 participants who will qualify for the next round.

The committee asked all participants to bring samples of their products to be displayed directly in the presentation.

Only Tantra is still unable to carry its products due to the size and combustion process that is not possible in a building.

This time Tantra was very nervous. Because some time is wasted to prepare wedding gifts Masyita. Until he was in the fog to make a presentation this time.

And it was Tantra's turn to take the podium to present her business.

Due to the lack of material stabilization, every Tantric argument is easily broken by the jury.

Luckily Tantra was able to prove his product through a video he made in the laboratory witnessed by 1 jury and 3 organizers who were present to run the Tantra-made incinerator.

Although he had made it successful, but the jury was always looking for questions for Tantra. They seemed to be looking for a gap to corner Tantra.

Until the duration of the Tantra presentation is exhausted and welcome to go down the podium. Tantra joined her colleagues in the seating of the participants.

Rafli patted Tantra on the shoulder to appease his colleague.

One by one the participants have finished presenting their products. Now is the time for the jury to collect grades and announce the 5 participants who qualified for the last round.

Unlike the previous round of judging. This time the jury did not announce the value of the participants. Only the name of the participant is mentioned to qualify for the next round.

5 Participants have been called. There is the name Rafli mentioned qualify for the following round. Agung and Tantra were not on the list.

Tantra did not accept the decision this time. Because he felt confident that his value was the highest of all participants.

Tantra met with the jury to ask for the results of the assessment. But Tantra was greeted by a speech by the jury who did not want to show value.

Tantra protests with jury decision. And his attitude was making a noise in the hotel meeting room.

This atmosphere made the chairman of the committee contact Rio for advice.

Meanwhile Rio was being with his great master in a meeting. Rio informed his master that Tantra was making a crash of the competition because the protest had been aborted as a participant.

The great master also told Tantra to meet him in his office workspace.

Rio also contacted his person to escort Tantra to his Master's office.

Tantric scores from the beginning were indeed the highest of the other participants. Until the top 10 stage, the value is still at the top.

"I'm already suspicious, this must be Rio's order!" Tantra who had been sitting in the participant's chair began to regulate his breath that was wheezing due to emotions.

"What does this have to do with Rio?" Rafli does not understand the direction of Tantra talks.

"Ard Tara Corp, the company that held this competition has a business in the field of coal. The product I'm offering will threaten their coal business because it's an alternative energy turbine driver without coal."

Tantra who was explaining his thoughts was suddenly approached by the chairman of the committee and two people in black suits.

"Sorry brother Tantra. The jury's decision cannot be challenged. If you want to protest at the organizers, you can join them both to meet with the big Master."

The chairman of the committee also let Tantra out of the room.

With a confident step Tantra followed the two great Lord's men.

Arrive at Ard Tara's office. Tantra was escorted by the two men to a special floor of the Board of Directors. In front of a room with a large wooden door. A beautiful woman approached him and opened the door of the room. Tantra thought the woman was the secretary of the Great Lord.

Tantra then entered into the workspace that seemed luxurious and spacious. He walked while paying attention to the design of the room.

Not until the intended work desk, the door of the room was opened again. A middle-aged man walked in followed by his loyal assistant.

"Good day brother Tantra." The man greeted Tantra and let her sit on the sofa.

"Should I introduce myself ? with your knowledge in the business field, I think you definitely know me." Said the great lord who sat opposite Tantra.

"Mr Ardikusuma. Owner of Ard Tara Corporation which has business in almost all fields of mining, production and services. Who has the nickname as The owl of business, the owl because of his ability to judge a business that is not owned by others." Tantra firmly said so while looking at the handsome face of the Great Master.

"I'm honored that you know me so well. What else do you know about me ?" the words of the great master are now a little challenging.

"A workaholic man who was willing to give up his love for the sake of running his business." The bold words coming out from Tantra's lips made Rio who was sitting next to the Great Lord to the point of being surprised to hear it.

"Ha.. Ha.. Ha. That must be your father's word." Instead of being angry, the great sir felt funny with Tantra's words.

"You know my father?" Ask Tantra.

"Wirapraja was my best friend first. He's the one who helped me get my parents' business back under threat of bankruptcy. He was the one who should have gotten the title. His skills and instincts in his business are amazing.

But alas, he let go of everything to get the woman he loved. Just because the girl's father wants to have a PNS daughter-in-law! Wirapraja was willing to give up all the businesses he had built to become a PNS in order to propose to your mother.

Luckily, all his talents and abilities have been successfully passed down to you.

Regarding the competition, I hope you are willing to let go. Your ability is too valuable if it is only valued at 1 billion. I have a good offer for you." Mr. Ardikusuma asked for the file that was in Rio's hands to be given to Tantra.

"I have 3 shoe factories in your hometown. There are problems and are in danger of bankruptcy. I want you to solve the problem there. With your ability, I'm sure you can handle it. For one week you can learn from Rio. After that you can go to your city to start your work.

I have provided an apartment and a vehicle and a driver for you there. So how? Did you accept this offer?" The great lord looked confidently at Tantra.

"What do I get if I succeed? become your employee?" Tantra confirmed his fate to Mr. Ardikusuma.

The big master then smiled meaningfully. "You are the son of Wirapraja! There will be a huge compensation for you. If you succeed, I will make you my personal assistant along with Rio."

"Be prepared! From tomorrow you'll work for me. Now go back to the hotel with them. They'll both take you to the apartment I prepared for you!"

The orders of the great Lord were instantly fulfilled by Tantra. After Tantra walked out of the room, Rio ventured to ask his Master.

"Sorry Master, didn't you feel weird about his attitude just now?"

"What exactly do you want to ask?" The big master asked Rio to the point.

"Sorry sir, he doesn't even question the issue of salary or monetary compensation." Reply Rio.

The great master smiled proudly. "That is the nature of Wirapraja. He thirsts more for knowledge than for treasure. And that trait declined in his son. Even so, I had already prepared for greater things in return for his hard work. Same thing I gave you before."

Rio did not ask any more because he did indeed understand the intentions of that great master.