I had heard about Director Ho multiple times before—mostly through office politics.

He was known as part of the A-team line, specifically connected to Byeongjin Lee, the manual reviewer.

• "That manager used to be close with A-team. You know, one of 'those lines.'"
• "Director Ho has his eye on you, Kim."
• "He's the best higher-up in the company. Don’t miss this opportunity."

Several times, I had been encouraged by those in Ho’s line to "join the same line."

But for the man himself to show up unannounced in Team D’s office, casually blending in like a regular coworker?!