Chapter 228 – Episode 228

[AM 5:04]

Monday. It was only 5 a.M., But my eyes opened brightly.

It’s too early. Considering that it took about 1 hour and 20 minutes to get to the company, which I checked over 10 times yesterday, it was too early.

Mintrain’s working hours are until 9:10 a.M.

Even so, you probably won’t hear good things about it since it’s a blatant parachute. Even considering that I come to work 30 minutes early because I don’t want to get more hate… Um.

I forced myself to close my eyes a few more times and quietly got up after counting the sheep to the 46th.

Preferably 1 hour or 2 hours. I thought it would be more comfortable to arrive early and take a walk around the area. Because I have so much stamina, there’s no way I’ll feel sleepy or tired if I do that.

If I had known this would happen, would I have gone to the company in person at least once in my spare time? No. That’s going too far.

「Shoo!」

I take a cold shower and there is no problem. It’s not because it’s specifically summer, but I think it would be the same even if it was completely winter.

That’s how hot my head and heart are racing right now.

“Wow, I’m nervous.”

It wasn’t a bad feeling of tension. There is a pleasant sense of anticipation about facing something new.

I also gained a little more confidence in myself. Considering what I’ve been through so far, it was worth it.

After gathering myself and leaving the bathroom, I flinched.

Three women wake up and look at me with different feelings.

“Hwaaaaam. “Please come back, oppa.”

“Woong, please come back. Master…”

Of the three, the two women couldn’t overcome the drowsiness they couldn’t shake off and ran out.

The one left alone was Han Ae-bom, whose eyes were so vivid that it made you wonder if she had been awake the entire time, rather than just waking up.

“I’ll help you get dressed.”

“Thank you, Mr. Aebom.”

Han Ae-bom said as she buttoned the dress shirt she had taken out yesterday.

“It’s probably an IT company and a relatively small startup. Considering that most people are young, there may be no need to wear such stuffy clothes.”

“Yes.”

“But it’s not necessarily a bad thing to show it.”

“I think so too.”

What if it’s a little hot?

In fact, compared to a stinging glare, it was like cuteness. Moreover, due to my high stamina, I didn’t get too hot.

[AM 5:50]

Even though time dragged on for some reason, it was still early. Nevertheless, I put my shoes on with joy.

Wansaeng’s OST, which can be said to be a representative corporate drama, plays in my head.

I said while holding the doorknob.

“I’ll be back.”

“Please come back, Mr. Hyunwoo.”

The world outside was already bright. I see people here and there.

From college students carrying basketballs, to ladies riding yogurt carts, to women yawning while dragging suitcases, to people walking to the subway station with me.

In addition, there were already a lot of cars driving comfortably on the road.

6 am.

Although it was very early, Korea was busy.

I nodded slightly.

‘This is it, this is it.’

It’s a feeling you can’t help but notice if you’ve seen the drama Wansaeng.

A strange sense of belonging and stability that comes from knowing that I am heading in the same direction as other people from dawn onwards. Those things move around my whole body in a refreshing way.

「Beep!」

When I passed through the ticket gate and arrived at the waiting area for the subway, there were a lot more people than I expected. There is also a person wearing a jacket over a dress shirt.

It didn’t feel particularly funny or frustrating. Rather, should I say that I can feel that person’s sincerity and sincerity? Should I have worn it on top too? It’s not too late…

[The train is coming soon.]

It’s late.

I gave up on my suit and got on the subway. It was full of people from early morning. Furthermore, it feels like the bean sprouts have been forced into the basket.

I think this was also referred to as hell on the news.

It wasn’t as terrible as I had heard. I was a little worried that the excitement and anticipation of my first day on the job would be lost if I started dealing with people here and there. Not at all.

I felt the taste of people.

“Oh, sorry.”

“Oh, it’s okay.”

It was actually nice when I lost my center of gravity and a pretty office-looking woman bumped into me because I had nowhere to hold on.

The color of the summer suit, which was mint on top and bottom, was gorgeous.

All the women’s suits I saw in dramas were dull black or navy.

[The next station is Seonggol, Seonggol.]

Do you also use perfume? I even liked the smell.

I whetted my appetite as I watched them get off at Seonggol Station. It was tiny, cute and charming…

“Omg! Get down, get down!”

Belatedly, I realized that I also had to transfer at Seonggol Station, so I got off. If I did well, I could have run in the morning.

“Whoa, it’s not easy.”

I even had to transfer one more time like this.

They say that in Seoul, there is no need to drive your own car to work. When you repeat transfer after transfer like this, it’s understandable why you want to drive.

If I had to, I could just ask Chairman Pyo to pick one for me.

“You can’t sound weak already.”

I looked around to see if there was the woman in the mint-colored summer suit I saw earlier.

I can’t see it. I went somewhere else.

I transferred again and arrived at Dongseong Station, where the Mintrain is located. I walked out of Exit 4, which I had checked several times.

“…”

The scenery on the way to work at the company I first encountered…

Somehow, it felt a lot different from what I thought.

There are buildings here and there, but you can also see land in the distance that is so cool that it could be called an empty plain. In front of it, there are dozens of signs saying “Under construction” And “Safety first.”

“Well, a startup with no clear results yet can’t start in the same place as other large companies.”

Is there a place to eat here?

… As I walk with this thought in mind, various restaurants, including convenience stores, come into view. If you look at this, no matter where you go, it’s a place where people live.

[Zoo Café]

[Ban Salame Coffee Shop]

[Sudiel Café]

Meanwhile, there are too many cafés in places like this. I had to acknowledge Korea’s true love for coffee.

[AM 7:47]

Hmm. I’m really glad I wasn’t late.

No matter how much I thought about it, I came too early, right?

[MinTrain MinT RaiN 4F-5F]

Since it was my first time here, I quickly got used to the maze-like road after going back and forth about three times.

By the way, why is there so much sand here? The road is so bad. Also, I think it would be better not to bring a car. There wasn’t much parking space.

Convenience store, stir-fried pork shop, Chinese restaurant, café, bakery.

After going around this about 3 times, I became familiar with where it was.

[AM 8:14]

Even though I did that, it was still 8:10.

Wouldn’t it be okay to go in by now?

I’m shaking the dust off my shoes in front of the building where Mintrain is located. A voice came from behind.

“Over there.”

It’s a surprise. I thought my heart stopped.

When I turned around, I saw a man with a cool expression as cold as his voice, fiddling with his rough beard.

My body reflexively stiffened.

“Yes, yes. What’s going on?”

“Ah, could you possibly be joining the development team today for job experience…?” … No. “I thought he was Kim Hyun-woo, who came to study for three months.”

“That’s right.”

Even though I answered calmly, I also had that thought.

Now, are you being sarcastic?

“Oh my, what a mistake. Mistake. Seriously, please don’t misunderstand. I’m not specifically trying to be sarcastic or sarcastic. Because it’s really nonsense. “It’s morning, so I’m not quite awake yet.”

“No.”

“Oh, if you do that, I feel burdened. Nice to meet you. My name is Anna Tae, and I am currently the general director of the development team. They say I’m the general director, but in reality, there’s only one director. Just feel free to call me director.”

Since it was brief, my body naturally felt nervous shaking hands.

I felt like this when I was just assigned to my unit.

Anna Tae glanced at the time on her phone and continued scratching her chin.

“Oh my, why did you come so early?”

Aside from the fact that it’s a parachute, I don’t want to look even more hateful.

By the way.

“Huh, the kids that go here are just people with shattered personalities. I don’t think there would be anyone who would know that. Oh, in another sense, is there one person?”

I’m worried about this company.

Na Chang-yeon, that bastard. Is the company running properly?

“But I think it’s better than coming late.”

“That’s also true. Uh, um. Let’s see. You came early. Would you like a cup of coffee? Do you smoke?”

“Uh… Yes. It blooms.”

In fact, she was just entering her fifth day of quitting smoking with Ohana. I couldn’t bear to say no here.

However, even a moment of hesitation was evident.

Anna Tae made a fuss and waved her hand.

“Ayu, there’s no need to say it’s blooming when it’s not blooming. We are not that kind of company. You know roughly, right? A recently established startup. There are no positions like assistant manager or manager here. Except for a few people, everyone will be called by their first names.”

It’s not easy, man.

Is it because of the age difference, lack of social experience, or is it just not a good fit?

It wasn’t easy to carry on a conversation smoothly.

But, what if it’s not easy?

I bowed my head as soon as I could admit my own immaturity.

“Sorry. I originally opened it. I recently quit smoking. Is it okay for me to buy some coffee?”

“… It’s good.”

So I bought coffee and even lit a cigarette with a lighter. Anna-tae looks at me with bewildered eyes.

“You said you quit smoking, but why do you carry a lighter?”

“Oh, just in case.”

It was unclear whether he was smoking again just in case or for this type of situation.

Na-tae Anna smiled at me once more with her bewildered eyes.

“Hyeonwoo, can I speak comfortably?”

“Yes. Sure. I’m comfortable with that too.”

It was really instantaneous for the slightly uncomfortable atmosphere to ease.

Looking at this, I think I can understand why fox cubs who don’t work properly get promoted quickly. In the end, everything was tied together from person to person.

“Whew. Let’s see. Well, I guess I came here to gain some experience and learn some things along the way.”

“Yes. “I came here with the intention of working hard.”

“The problem is, as I said before, except for one, they are all bastards with shattered personalities, so it’s not easy. But that doesn’t mean I can teach you.”

“Yes.”

Anna Tae laughed softly and tapped my shoulder.

“If you want to at least get a start… That’s right. “Sang-joong, the system programmer, keep playing nice next to Song Sang-joong.”

Song Sang-jung, Song Sang-jung…

As I repeat the name I was given over and over again, I imagine to myself what kind of person he is. Anna Tae said as she rode her elevator with me.

“You just know it when you see it, you know it when you see it. When Hyunwoo is introduced, there will be someone who reacts differently to him alone. Because that bastard is in mourning. Where can I learn better? “It sticks to the side like a piece of gum.”

If I say that, do you understand?

If I show you at least one picture, what does it mean?

… I thought so.

“Wow, nice to meet you. The new recruit I had been hoping for so much has arrived. Clap clap clap. Amazing, Great. Good, good.”

“How old is this? “Hehe.”

“Wow. Golden new recruit! Please take care of me.”

Everyone on the development team is calm… No. They just roughly agree with me as if I don’t exist.

“Under? What. Under? Oh, no. What… What do you need to know to teach and use it? What is this… Under? “Is this correct during this busy time, Director?”

I see a man who is the only one reacting violently.

It’s that person, Song Sang-joong.