The Gem of the Heart of the Former Thug

the workshop prepares to meet the expo

In the evening, after Maghrib, guests began to arrive. Neighbors of fellow business owners on the beach came with a big smile. They immediately congratulated, as soon as they shook hands with Budi.

No one seems to feel rivaled, because the business model like the one built by Budi no one has. They were even curious about the crafts made by Budi, when they saw the front view of the workshop was full of art.

They hope to attract more visitors by working with Budi, with a treat of art attractions in Budi's wooden workshop. With enthusiasm Budi welcomed the curiosity of his guests.

Budi invited his guests to do a room tour in his wood workshop. Budi asked Putri to take the role of tour guide. Madina who from school came straight here, also helped the Princess.

Sandi and some of his men also came. They were amazed to see the front view of the workshop. Entering the gallery they call like entering the DPR building. You have to go up through many stairs. And they immediately met the second floor, only to descend again to the first floor. The difference, this one, in each staircase there are carvings and also LED lights that spoil the eyes. I can only smile at the compliments from my friends.

“Where's the add?” ask Sephia. Budi gasp. Smile fades.

“He can't come. Every week she has to perform at fishbed cafe” replied Budi.

“Emang can not take leave, so?”

“Any art worker has a leave word?” answer with questions.

“Yang there is also a contract” continued Budi.

“Well, what a shame. He who gets a promotion, if there is a big event rich gini even he can not come. A rare moment, though. Prestisius so this is” comments Sephia. Sandi smiled widely.

“Kok so much smile, why the hell?” sephia asked confusedly.

“Enggak” replied Password while chuckling. He then left, because Ratih's mom waved her hand.

“Specialty her, emang” comment Sephia. There was a jealous look on his face.

“You are special too. In fact you were chosen he” said Budi comforting Sephia.

“Ya” Reply Sephia short.

There was a smile that was expanding, hearing that compliment. Although the feeling of jealousy is still quite visible.

From far away there are groups of more cars. But Budi can not guess the car from the manakan. He's not sure if it's a PRAM car. Because his friends were busy with various things. If only he hadn't prepared everything since morning, maybe he would still be in the factory, right now.

TEETE

The front car honks as it passes through its workshop. Then the car took a little distance for parking, followed by three cars behind it. How nice it is to see who comes.

They are his factory friends. It looks like Riki, Aldo, Mr. Teguh, Mr. Supri, Ratna, Farah, Isma, Mr. Tanto, Mr. Beni, Marsya, Hilda, bu Tami, and some production people. They came to Budi and congratulated him.

They were also amazed at the agility of Budi. Not long ago working in PRAM, have dared to set up their own business. Budi tried to answer the questions posed by his coworkers. While not forgetting to say thank you, for taking the time to fulfill the invitation.

“Mana adel, Bud” a loud voice successfully distracts everyone.

“Masya Alloh, mbak Erika, sir Paul. Monggo, pak” exclaim Budi with sumringah. He's got Erika and Paul.

“Adel still got work. Ordinary, Sunday night he was live in fishbed cafe” replied Budi.

“Wah, are you not afraid tuh, you were taken with Erika?” chirps, Paul. Erika flinched and turned to Paul.

“Mbak kunti, ding” errata pak Paul.

“Hempf. Is he coming, sir?” marsya asked while chuckling.

“Ya kali” replied Paul while chuckling anyway.

“Ha ha ha ha”

The others laughed. It turns out they all still remember the story of Budi dilonin the same kuntilanak. Allow everyone to come in and check out the gallery. Budi also took us.

“Bud” call sir Paul Iirih.

“Ya, pak”

“Two months away we will close the selection of wood furniture. The district expo schedule has been fixed. This is a golden opportunity for you. I hope you can make another product from another one. And compete with other furniture” said Mr. Paul.

“It is an honor for me, to have the opportunity to participate in this competition, Pak” replied Budi.

“Yes. Everyone has a chance. No exception with PRAM employees themselves, but we will be fair. If it is worth it, we say it is worth it. If we are not worthy yet, we will fall. That is why you should make anti-mainstream products. Can you?”

“Siap, sir. Resilient. I try to be on time” replied Budi.

“Good. You have an idea, right? Make your idea real!”

“Siap”

Because the time has gone up at night, Budi finally invited the guests to gather in the middle room. The actual room has not finished its work, but has been made so neatly for this Thanksgiving event.

Budi asked one of the local leaders to lead the prayer. With the hope that the production process will always be given safety and smoothness. And also successful and successful in its marketing.

In the middle of tahlilan, there are still more guests coming. And apparently it was the guest of honor. Yes, Mr. Fajar and Ms. Lusi. Unmitigated, Ratih's own mother who welcomed the two. Accompanied by Budi as the host.

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The sun is still not as high as it is, but the office employees already look very busy. Especially PPIC & HRD team. They were given a special task by Mr. Paul to prepare a meeting with all the division heads.

So that starting from the beginning of working hours, Aldo had been shouting to give command to the drivers who carried aluminum and rattan materials. Cleaning service is also subject to Aldo spray because it is rated melt.

Budi chuckled at Aldo's voice which was quite loud this morning. He who was in discussion with Mr. Teguh about the target that must be achieved, had to mark it.

Aldo responded by patting his eel. As if to say that this morning he was in a mess. Practically Budi and Pak Teguh laughed at his behavior. Ratna came with a new and urgent order.

Suddenly the urgent word made Budi surprised and shook his head. While Mr. Teguh laughs quite loudly, because it feels funny. The schedule that has been arranged per second, immediately the insertion of one order with an urgent status.

“Nih Bud, Bod***. Can be drunk before eating”

The sound from behind was successful in making Budi rotate his body. It was Aldo. He gave the headache medicine to Budi.

“Suek. Woozy, I. Hasyeem” comments Budi.

“Ha ha ha ha”

The three of them laughed at the same time. Ratnapun laughs, although he did not fully understand the beginning of the conversation of the three men.

After Ratna left, Budi again devised a strategy to complete all orders. Rotation operator pak Teguh do, because Budi initiates the procedure of adding operators from the reserve team.

The procedure involved Riki and Bu Tami. So that the discussion was no longer just four eyes, there were four other eyes that joined in. With strategy setting involving woven team. Until how quickly the webbing team can finish the job, I count. Even per second.

After the procedure was carried out, Budi asked Riki to prepare the facilities and infrastructure for a meeting later. While Riki's work in the field, temporarily held by Budi. Be very focused to ensure that the procedure he runs can produce output as he calculated.

“Bud”

A call caught his attention. Look to the source of the voice. Erika is coming.

“Yes, mbak” replied Budi.

“Loh, the division head is Rika. How am I coming?” ask Budi.

“Pak Paul who told” answered Erika short, but clear.

“Loh, kirain prepare same place doang consumption. That was Riki who walked, I was back up duty he”

“Udah, don't argue! Weigh in doang, what's the trouble, anyway?” hatch Erika.

“Keep, who's backing up me, Aldo?”

“Iya. I told you the same he” replied Erika firmly.

“Hempf” Budi even chuckled.

“Dih, even laugh”

“Please watch out yes, sir! Don't let Aldo snack on bod*** again! It's medicine, not coffee candy” Budi said to Pak Teguh.

“Ha ha ha. Cool out! There's also one. Ha ha ha ha” replied Mr. Teguh while laughing.

Budipun pay to Pak Teguh and bu Tami, to return to the office. They welcome. Even Mr. Teguh promised to tightly control all his men. I smiled and went with Erika.

Right after the coffie break time was over, all the division heads had already gathered in the meeting room. The projector is on, connected to Erika's computer.

Some rattan furniture of their production has also been neatly arranged under the limit of the projector beam. Snack boxes are presented in front of each participant. As well as the white board and stationery, it is available in the corner of the room.

“Alright gentlemen, mothers, we just start our meeting this morning” said Mr. Paul opened the meeting.

All eyes were on him. No exception with Budi who sits two seats to the left of Paul, paused with Erika.

“This morning we will discuss our expo plans in europe. We'll discuss a few things. About the latest rules of the game, Farah said there were some details that changed. Although in my opinion, it does not change significantly from the one two years ago” Farah nodded as paul sir looked at his face.

“ Second, we will discuss about the district expo. Where at this expo, like two years ago, we will display wooden furniture that we will bring to Europe. Where is the process, Farah please describe!” pinta pak Paul's. Farah nodded again.

“Then we will also discuss the team that will take care of this expo activity, as well as being a representative of the company. This is still stuck in my heart” sir Paul hangs his words. He stared one by one at his subordinates. No one interrupted him.

“Actually I want someone brave enough to learn how to handle this kind of project. But I'm still on the tail. Though the knowledge is a lot.” continued Paul sir. Everybody down. Shame, fear not.

“Yes already, we discussed about the first first, the rules of the game” said Paul broke the awkwardness.

Erika opened the slide that Paul asked for. The slide shows a small difference in the details of the specifications and dimensions of the goods that can be displayed in the expo. Because there are indoor and outdoor places.

The potential for a strong wind blow made the committee suggest to make modifications to its products for the smooth running of the exhibition. Mr. Paul shared the problem with the production team to solve the solution. In this case, Mr. Supri.

He himself already had an idea how to modify the products that will be brought to Europe. He explained using props that had been prepared.

Entering the second topic of discussion, Farah explained the progress of wood furniture selection. There are already twenty furniture entrepreneurs who submit designs along with the amount of the cost. But only a few have sent examples of their products. And now it is still on display in the mini gallery in front of the canteen.

“OK. So far so good. Thank you Farah and team” said Paul thank you.

“Well, now we will continue to discuss the most you avoid, nih” continued Paul while chuckling. Makes his subordinates smile in embarrassment.

“Bud” call sir Paul.

“Ya, pak” answer

“You're the chairman, yes?” ask Paul sir.

Budi gasp. Questions he thought he didn't need answers. That's a disguised order. Smiling confused. Make the division heads laugh.

“My people want to participate in the selection, I was told to be the chairman. What is even slander, pak” replied Budi diplomatically.

“Ha ha ha ha. That selection business is entirely my prerogative, Bud. I'm the one who deserves to be brought. You wanna come along? Follow aja. If it is bad I will refuse, Kok” replied Paul. The division heads were chuckling again.

“I'm always objective in choosing. No matter it's the product of Erika, if it's not worth it, yes I refuse” continued Paul. Budi scrunched his forehead. He looked at Erika as Erika turned her gaze towards him.

Adel

That soundless lip movement can be read. He's muttering. Means Mr. Fajar never participated in the selection and failed.

“So don't be afraid Pak Tanto will be envious. Kalopun yours I accept, it's not because there's something between us. Definitely because the original is good and worth” said Mr. Paul again.

“Hem?” Budi reflexes looking at Mr. Tanto.

“My, Bud. He has a furniture business also” said Mr. Tanto, answering Budi's gaze. Budi mangosteen.

“So how?” ask Paul half-urgently.

“The senior feels more entitled, sir. The junior to be assistant first of all” replied Budi is still diplomatic.

“People on mereret” replied Paul sir.

I still don't believe in that word. He had been dropped several times by manager-level superiors with such words. He looked at the faces of the division heads.

He wanted to see if there was one who rebelled and said that he was not a stickler, but was still monitoring the situation. But absolutely no one rebelled. All quiet. Like accepting Paul's accusations against them.

“Mbak Farah?” call Budi. Question-pitched call.

“Farah has been in charge. Four years ago he led our team. Last one Vani led. I want every expo to have a change of leader. Let everyone feel the thrill of leading a global-scale project like this” said Mr. Paul. Be smiling. He felt a corner, and had no reason to refuse.

“Good, sir. Please guidance” replied Budi.

“Well, this. Applause first dong!” pinta pak Paul's. Everyone applauds for Budi.

“You should be like this. I'm not talking about problems or not. I know you guys can't yet. And I won't take my hands off either. All I want is for you to have the courage to make this change. If later we can expand, surely someone must lead the company. Two companies, actually. So the head of the factory. I also want to be able to focus on finding a big market without thinking about this factory. Surely there must be someone who can run this company like the doctrine we have built, sukhoi” said Paul, ending with a thought to Budi.

“Do you want a new person directly nangkring above you? Don't let you guys first Budi!” continued Paul sir. Everyone was silent, even though Paul smiled.

“Ya. Even if you are not the chairman, you still have a big hand. Our discipline is all very much needed. If you still do not care Bud, you can duet with Farah. He became your representative” said Mr. Paul. Budi and Farah.

“Regarding the arrangement below, please be formed both! Please send it to me first!” pinta pak Paul's.

“Good, pak” replied Budi and Farah.

“I think enough. If you have questions, you can ask them in the group. I have an appointment that I have to keep”

“Good, pak” said the heads of that division.

“Sekian, thank you” said Mr. Paul closed the meeting this time.

Everyone stood up as Paul left the room. Erika also rushed to clean her laptop. Then leave to go first.

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