episode_0009

hmm…….

Thanks to the card Hye-yoon gave me, I was able to set up a desktop computer.

I was sitting in my room browsing job sites on my new computer.

I don’t know how many times I’ve had water. Twentieth? Thirty?

If you fail the interview, at least give them a proper notice.

Fuck… Should I stop looking for a job and get some certification?

I wonder why all these companies are so arrogant…….

As I was clicking around on job search sites, I changed my posture when I came across a company’s job posting section.

Fix Fly Market……… is an open market company operated by a subsidiary of Hwarang Group.

This company is a bit big… Will I be able to pass?

Actually, I had worked briefly at a company related to website security before, so I thought I could work at an open market company. However, the company I worked at at the time was a small company that was worse than a small business…

FixFlys Market is a pretty big company. I buy stuff from there often.

I scratched the back of my head, thought for a moment, and then licked my lips.

If you fail, you can just assume that you failed… If you’re lucky and pass, it’s a miracle.

It’s a game where you have nothing to lose anyway. What are you worrying about?

And come to think of it, when I first met Hye-yoon last time after a long time, I joked that she worked at an open market company.

When I think about how I looked back then… ugh…

The company that caught my eye was Open Market.

Without thinking about it for another moment, I clicked my mouse and sent my saved resume there.

That’s it for today…….

I lay back down and looked up at the ceiling.

I also want to eat well and live well.

Hyeyoon is living a luxurious life as a mafia boss…

No. I shouldn’t admire criminals. I should be proud of myself for living an honest life.

I jumped up again and sat down in front of the computer.

Ugh… Should I go watch some porn?

***

the next day.

Hwarang Group headquarters building. Secretary Choi’s office.

Seol-hee, dressed in a formal women’s suit, sat down on a chair there and opened her mouth.

“The chairman decided to leave the matter regarding Bin Hye-yoon to me. Secretary Choi will also help me from now on. I told the chairman to assign Secretary Choi to me.”

“I knew it, Miss.”

Secretary Choi lifted his gold-rimmed glasses and smiled politely.

He also felt that he was compatible with Seol-hee. No, Seol-hee could not help but be compatible with anyone. She was the daughter of a powerful conglomerate, but she had a kind and gentle personality.

Considering that there are many people in the chaebol world who habitually bully and go out of their way to get away with it, Seol-hee was considered to be one of the very polite ones.

Secretary Choi coughed, took out his tablet PC, and opened his mouth.

“First, let’s find out why the political world is neglecting Bin Hye-yoon and Black Emily. Haven’t mafia organizations been very active in the past? Small mafia organizations have joined hands with gangs and organized crime to rob the powerless. The mafia problem has been a concern for everyone for decades.”

“That’s right.”

“……But as soon as Bin Hye-yoon took over as boss, she absorbed all those small mafia organizations. She eradicated gangsters and organized crime thugs with Black Emily’s hands. From the perspective of the higher-ups, it was like blowing their noses without doing anything, so they left it alone. In any case, it’s true that public safety improved when Black Emily unified the world in the dark world.”

“That’s a stupid idea. It would have been better if the mafia had been dispersed. Black Emily is too strong now, isn’t she?”

“That’s right. But I don’t think that’s what the higher-ups think. They definitely think it’s more convenient to focus on Black Emily for the mafia problem. There are also many nobles who need Black Emily’s dirty money.”

“Haa-”

Seol-hee leaned back, resting her forehead on the back of her hand as if she had a headache.

People are underestimating Bin Hye-yoon too much. If this continues, something really big will happen.

“Miss. Can you handle it?”

Secretary Choi asked seriously.

Seol-hee, who had put dry eye medicine in her big, beautiful eyes, answered in a hoarse voice.

“If we can’t handle it anyway, everyone will have to bow their heads before Bin Hye-yoon. We have no choice. After all, we are the most prestigious family in Korea… We can’t bow down to mafia kids.”

“I see.”

Secretary Choi covered his mouth and chuckled.

The Yu family of the Hwarang Group has been a conglomerate for generations, and on the other hand, it is a family with a strong foundation that has produced diplomats, members of the National Assembly, and even the Prime Minister. It is no exaggeration to say that it is the most prestigious family in our country.

Seol-hee, who had finished putting eye drops in her eyes, continued speaking while blinking her moist eyes.

“Anyway, I can’t do it without you. Bin Hye-yoon and my family members won’t be able to mess with each other. Okay. Secretary Choi. Then, please gather more information. About Bin Hye-yoon… and about Woo Sung-won. I’ll be back here next week-”

At that moment, Secretary Choi’s phone rang.

Secretary Choi, who checked the number on his phone, bowed his head slightly and said, “I’m sorry,” then turned around to answer the phone.

“What’s going on? Yeah. Yeah. What? Is that true? Yeah. Got it. Just wait for instructions.”

After ending the call, Secretary Choi spoke to Seol-hee with a serious face.

“We have some exciting news. Woo Sung-won has applied for a job at our group affiliate.”

“Yes??”

What are you planning?

When Seol-hee frowned and made a thoughtful expression, Secretary Choi smiled faintly and continued speaking.

“I don’t think he has any other thoughts. We found out that Woo Sung-won was looking for a job recently. He was applying for jobs here and there and it seems like it reached our group affiliates.”

“Oh my god.”

Seol-hee covered her mouth with both hands at the unexpected situation and opened her eyes wide in surprise.

“How did Secretary Choi know that so quickly?”

“Woo Sung-won is someone who needs to be watched as much as Bin Hye-yoon. I also knew that he was looking for a job recently. Just in case, I told the HR department to contact me if he applied to our company or an affiliated company……. That actually happened.”

“That’s perfect timing.”

Seol-hee suddenly got up, smiled brightly, and whispered.

“I have to meet Woo Sung-won in person.”

***

the next day.

I got a call from Fixfly Market.

I passed the document screening and was contacted to come for an interview.

Is the sun finally shining in my life? Kiya……..

I submitted my application for the job with the mindset of “if it works out, great” but “if it doesn’t, don’t”, and I had no idea it would pass like this.

At that time, I stood in front of the mirror wearing the suit that Hye-yoon had given me.

This is it. If I do well, I can work at a company affiliated with Hwarang Group.

Is the sun finally shining in my life?

I sprayed some mouthwash into my mouth and prepared to go for the interview.

Then the phone rang. Hmm? Who was calling?

This is Bin Hye-yoon.

“Yes, Hye-yoon. What’s going on?”

“Oh my. Your voice sounds cheerful. What’s wrong?”

As soon as Hye-yoon made the call, she immediately asked.

What? Do you think you feel good just by hearing my voice? Is it that obvious?

I laughed and answered.

“Maybe working at a large company’s open market isn’t a lie. Hyeyoon. I got a call for an interview. I have to go for the interview now.”

“Hmm. Really?”

Although it wasn’t obvious in Hye-yoon’s voice, I could sense a slight sense of resentment.

Hyeyoon asked in a proud voice.

“What kind of company is it that you’re acting so cool? Aren’t you just showing off too much?”

“Isn’t Fix Fly’s Market something to be proud of? It’s even a subsidiary of Hwarang Group.”

“Hwarang Group?”

Suddenly, Hye-yoon’s voice became serious.

“Yeah. You don’t believe it either, right? Anyway, I got a call to come in for an interview, so I have to go now.”

“Really? Hwarang Group? Hwarang Group…….. Okay. Just go to the interview and come back. I’ll call you back later this evening.”

So the call ended.

Hyeyoon’s reaction was strange. It was as if she sensed something suspicious……..

Ah. Okay. Now is not the time for me to worry about Hye-yoon’s reaction.

I need to go for an interview right away. I never dreamed that I would get a call to come for an interview so quickly.

After standing in front of the mirror and checking my appearance one last time, I put on my shoes and went outside.

The air outside is refreshing.

***

…….Something is strange.

I arrived at the place where I was supposed to be interviewed, but… I didn’t see anyone else.

There must be other applicants too… Why am I the only one?

What was strange was that I didn’t see any other people working at the company.

I’m sitting alone in a small building.

I hope I didn’t get scammed. Or…. is this some kind of new voice phishing?

I sat down and checked the interview location that had been sent to me via text message several times.

It’s strange. This is definitely the right place…

After about fifteen minutes of sitting on the chair and waiting.

-Crunch. Crunch. Crunch. Crunch. Crunch.

The sound of high heels could be heard from afar.

Um… Is the interviewer finally coming?

I sat up straight, very nervous, and prepared myself mentally.

A woman appeared before my eyes.

She’s a much younger woman than I expected. She seems to be around my age…

This woman is the interviewer?

I looked her up and down, unable to believe it.

“Okay. Follow me. Let’s start the interview.”

She answered like that and took off the sunglasses she was wearing.

Oops……. pretty.

There is an elegant beauty that I have never felt from anyone in my life.

But why are you so young? Are you the interviewer?

I followed her into what seemed like a large office, unable to shake off my doubts.

It was a large room with only one desk standing there.

There I sat down with the interviewer, her.

“If you answer my questions honestly, you will be confirmed as a full-time employee. If you answer honestly, you will be confirmed as a full-time employee without a training period.”

“Yes??”

What? What are you talking about? Is this an interview?

“If you want to work at our Hwarang Group affiliate, you have to answer honestly and frankly. Mr. Woo Sung-won. Got it?”

“Yes, yes! I’ll answer as many questions as you want.”

I felt a bit nervous so I answered in a loud voice.

“What is your relationship with Bin Hye-yoon?”

?

What? Are you the police? Are you conducting an entrapment investigation?

I felt very wary and glared at her as I answered.

“Is that an interview question? It seems like it has nothing to do with the company’s work.”

“I told you that if you answered honestly, you would be confirmed for employment.”

“I don’t want to answer. It’s personal.”

“Do you not want to work at our company?”

“That’s not it, but……. Isn’t that strange? Are you the interviewer? Why are you asking that?”

“That’s right. I’m the interviewer.”

She sat across from me with her arms crossed and her legs crossed to the opposite side.

Hyeyoon’s legs are just as pretty. If Hyeyoon’s legs are healthy and pretty, then this woman’s legs are long and purely beautiful……. Damn. Even in this situation, I can’t believe I’m thinking like this.

I hesitated for a moment, then closed my eyes and opened my mouth again.

“I have known Bin Hye-yoon personally for a long time. I don’t think I can say anything more than that.”

“Then please leave. Recruitment is not possible.”

Phew… Is this not working after all?

By the way, I thought I was going to have a job interview, but they asked me such bullshit questions…. Fuck. This is annoying.

I jumped up and walked outside, stumbling.

Then suddenly I heard her voice behind me.

“New Hope Daycare Center.”

I looked back at the female interviewer in surprise.

She sat with her legs still crossed, her arms folded, looking at me and opening her mouth.

“……Right?”

What? Are they real police officers or NSA agents?

When I looked surprised, she pointed to the chair I was sitting on with her eyes and added:

“Sit down.”

Somehow, pushed by the momentum, I sat down on the chair again.

It’s similar to Hye-yoon’s, but it has a different sense of pressure.

She sat across from me, took a deep breath, and opened her mouth again.

“…….Yes. I will also tell you honestly who I am. Seongwon, please tell me too. Yes?”

“Huh? What, what did you say?”

I reacted in surprise.

The woman sitting across from me put down a small business card in front of my eyes.

***

That moment.

Black Emily Headquarters Building. Hye-yoon’s office.

“That’s strange.”

Alex opened his mouth like that.

“Do you think so too?

“Yes. No matter how much I think about it, Woo Sung-won doesn’t have the qualifications to get a job at Fix Fly Market. It’s notorious for being hard to get a job at Hwarang Group affiliates. Didn’t Woo Sung-won not even graduate from college?”

“Yeah. He didn’t even graduate from college. The places Seongwon has worked at so far are far from large-scale. It just feels weird.”

“I don’t understand. Why Hwarang Group…”

There was silence for a moment.

Hyeyoon asked, tapping her fingers on the table nervously.

“Hwarang Group…. Did they intentionally approach Seongwon?”

“It’s not impossible.”

Hyeyoon suddenly stood up.

“Alex. You release the kids right now and find out where Sungwon is. Right now.”

“Yes, I understand. Boss. I will personally find Woo Sung-won and bring him here.”

“No. I’ll go where the support is.”

“Yes?”

When Alex reacted in surprise, Hye-yoon jumped up from her chair and muttered while putting on her gun belt.

“I need to see for myself what kind of guy from Hwarang Group did this kind of prank. Release the kids right now.”

“Yes, boss.”

Alex bowed his head and quickly left Hye-yoon’s office.

Hye-yoon muttered to herself absentmindedly while checking the live bullets inserted into the revolver magazine.

“Who dares to touch……..”