Real Man

Chapter 263:

Chapter 263

He knew that he could smile like this because he had gone through a lot of struggles and overcome them.

He felt proud to see his former classmates achieve such great things.

Of course, not everything was praiseworthy.

They also made some pathetic remarks, especially those who had juniors under them.

Oh Min-jae sighed and said.

“I got promoted to deputy manager this time, but you wouldn’t believe how arrogant that kid is…”

Kang Chang-seok was in the same boat.

“I also got a junior in the next department, but he doesn’t listen to me at all…”

Watching them, Yoo-hyun couldn’t help but laugh.

He knew too well how pathetic they were in the beginning.

They were so pitiful that Choi Seul-ki, who was watching them, made a sarcastic comment.

“There’s no junior worse than Chang-seok oppa.”

“Seul-ki, why are you picking on me since a while ago?”

“I only beat one guy.”

“Kkkkkk.”

Everyone chuckled at Choi Seul-ki’s words.

Yoo-hyun, who was laughing with them, suddenly remembered his junior from the past.

‘I wonder if he joined the company this time?’

He was a memorable junior, even though it was a long time ago.

Yoo-hyun lifted his glass alone.

The alcohol tasted quite bitter.

They were chatting away like that.

Jeong Da-bin gestured quietly to Yoo-hyun.

“Oppa, can I talk to you for a minute?”

“Sure.”

Yoo-hyun followed Jeong Da-bin outside.

There were a few plastic chairs in front of the tripe restaurant.

Sitting next to her like this reminded him of the time they talked in Geoje.

He never imagined that Jeong Da-bin would have a connection with Jeong Da-hye back then.

He recalled the absurd moment when he met Jeong Da-hye and smiled unconsciously.

Jeong Da-bin asked bluntly.

“Oppa, do you know how Da-hye is doing?”

“A little bit.”

“How is she?”

“You can find out if you search for her company.”

“Why didn’t you contact her if you’re interested in her?”

Jeong Da-bin pouted her lips and Yoo-hyun said with a smile.

“It’s not like that.”

“Then what is it?”

“There’s something like that.”

“Hey, just tell me.”

Jeong Da-bin poked his ribs and he asked her a meaningful question.

“Did you give her my number by any chance?”

“No. Why would she ask for it?”

“She might ask for it.”

“Why? Is there something going on?”

Jeong Da-bin turned her body sideways and asked him when it happened.

Drrrrr.

The sliding door opened and Kang Chang-seok’s drunken voice came out.

“Hey, Han Yu-hyun, come back in.”

“Geez. He has no sense at all.”

Jeong Da-bin sighed heavily.

Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and said.

“I’ll go. Let’s go, Da-bin. We have to enjoy today.”

“Well, fine. But we’re going to play long.”

“Good.”

Yoo-hyun smiled brightly at Jeong Da-bin’s words.

At that moment.

The Spirit Company in New York was in the middle of its morning work.

A strange man entered the busy office.

He headed towards an Asian woman.

He asked her who was making data frantically.

“Are you Ellis Jeong by any chance?”

“Yes. What can I do for you?”

When Jeong Da-hye turned her head and answered, the man handed her a rose.

“This is a gift for you.”

“Why are you giving this to me?”

She asked with a bewildered expression and the man said in a serious voice.

“It’s from a customer who wants to celebrate your project success.”

“Who is that customer?”

“I can’t tell you that. Well then.”

The man bowed politely to Jeong Da-hye and disappeared suddenly.

“…”

Staring blankly at the situation was not Jeong Da-hye’s style.

She left behind her buzzing colleagues and immediately made a phone call.

The target was the security guard who checked the visitor’s identity.

After several calls, she got a clue.

The order was from Korea, and the name of the orderer was Steve.

She had a hunch about who it was and snorted.

“He acts all manly, but what is this?”

The next morning.

Yoo-hyun, who stayed at Oh Min-jae’s house for another day, came out after getting ready to go home.

It was perfect timing when he got a text from Jeong Da-bin.

-Oppa, you were right. Da-hye asked for your number. Good luck.

She must have been curious about many things, but she was too tired from playing all night and the content was brief.

-Thank you. You’re the best classmate.

He casually replied and went to sit on a bench in a nearby park.

He thought that Jeong Da-hye would not hesitate to call him.

Thud.

It was so like her to ask Jeong Da-bin at this time.

She must have felt sorry for calling him at night and waited until it was morning in Korea.

And that too to her cousin.

Yoo-hyun chuckled and reminisced about the past.

Drrrrr.

As expected, an international call came in.

Yoo-hyun answered the phone with a serious face, hiding his smile.

“Hello, this is Han Yu-hyun.”

-Is this Steve Han?

The voice from the other side was quite chilly.

She was obviously holding a grudge.

Yoo-hyun put a brake on her who was about to attack him.

“Who are you? It’s rude to ask like that out of the blue.”

-Ah, I’m sorry. I’m so busy. I’m Jeong Da-bin’s cousin, Jeong Da-hye.

“Oh, the one I met last time?”

-Yes. That’s right.

Then she spat out with a suppressed voice.

There was no doubt that she had a walnut wrinkle on her chin again.

He kept thinking of her expression and his words were mixed with laughter.

“Haha. How are you doing?”

-Stop beating around the bush. Why did you send me a rose?

“A rose?”

-I’ll hang up if you keep playing dumb.

It was time to back off a step.

Yoo-hyun obediently gave her the answer she wanted.

“You said you completed your project, right? I sent it as a congratulatory gift.”

-Are you a stalker?

“I just saw it on your website.”

-So why did you send it?

Of course, he didn’t expect her to understand that.

He didn’t bother to explain himself.

She wouldn’t be able to understand his feelings anyway.

Instead, he acted shamelessly.

“They say it’s fate even if we just pass by, but we even had coffee together.”

-So you sent a rose all the way to America?

“Yes. The service is good these days.”

-Is that what you call an excuse?

She snapped, and he slyly probed her sincerity.

“Don’t you like a rose?”

-I don’t like flowers very much.

He heard her voice pretending not to care and recalled his memory.

-Sir, isn’t it customary to give a rose or something to celebrate the project completion?

-That’s useless. Something else would be better, wouldn’t it?

-No. A rose is enough for me.

-That’s surprising.

-I don’t know, maybe because of the drama I watched when I was young? I thought it looked so nice.

He teased her based on his memory.

“Really? You look like you’re holding a flower in your hand right now.”

-No, no, I’m not.

He heard a moment of panic in her breath.

It was a rather clumsy response for someone who was always meticulous.

He didn’t know she had this side of her.

It was polite to pretend not to notice in this situation.

He chuckled and changed the subject.

“But how did you know? It was a secret.”

-How can that be a secret?

“I didn’t even leave my name. Oh, maybe you were thinking of me.”

He asked mockingly and she flared up.

-No, I wasn’t.

“Haha. But it’s nice to hear your voice.”

-Are you kidding me right now?

“No. I’m serious.”

-…

A brief silence followed, mixed with her rough breathing.

He gave her a break and she composed herself.

She sounded calm like the Jeong Da-hye he remembered from the past.

-Anyway, don’t ever do this again.

“Oh. You’re not expecting it again, are you?”

-Are you going to be shameless until the end?

Of course, she couldn’t stay that way for long.

She returned to the new Jeong Da-hye at his playful voice.

He found her adorable and lovely.

His words were filled with laughter naturally.

“Haha. Call me when you come to Korea.”

-I have no reason to go there.

“You’ll come someday. Or I can go there too.”

-I’m hanging up.

Even in an angry situation, she never hung up first.

She always said she would hang up like this.

It was her consideration hidden behind her prickly appearance.

He smiled and said.

“Okay. Take care. Congratulations again.”

-…

The call ended with a lingering feeling.

He looked at the time on the screen and saw that they had talked for quite a while.

For her, who valued time so much, it was a lot of investment in him.

She must have hated getting anything for free.

“You’re still the same.”

He lifted his head with a snort of laughter.

It was a bright and clear day.

And time passed by.

He heard some good news from the company one by one.

Then one day at 4 am.

When everyone was asleep, his phone rang.

Jiiing

It was a group text from Go Seong-cheol senior engineer .

It included a picture of the panel lighting up .

-We secured 20 good products. We will transfer them to IC bonding work after panel gluing is completed .

His words sounded like he was grinning from ear to ear .

He checked the message with his blurry eyes and smiled .

“You worked hard .”

It wasn’t just part 2 .

Everyone from the Future Product Research Center and CTO also worked hard to make this panel .

The yield might look low by the number of good products , but it wasn’t bad for a start .

The most time-consuming part had gone smoothly .

It was something to celebrate .

But there were people who couldn’t see it positively .

At that moment .

Maeng Gi-yong senior engineer , who checked the text , held his forehead .

“Oh , no . The bomb has been passed on .”

He would have preferred it if the panel didn’t work .

He knew it was a bad thought , but he couldn’t help thinking that way .

Why ?

If the panel worked well but the module didn’t , he would have to clean up the mess .

The IC had too many experimental technologies , so he was more anxious .

He couldn’t sleep at all .

That morning , Yoo-hyun greeted Maeng Gi-yong senior engineer cheerfully when he came to work .

His face looked unusually dark .

“Maeng senior engineer , did you see the panel picture ?”

“Uh … yeah .”

“Now we just have to do well .”

“Do you want to die , Yoo-hyun ?”

“Hey , don’t be afraid . Come on , let’s go attach the IC .”

“Ha …”

Yoo-hyun grabbed Maeng Gi-yong senior engineer’s hand and led him .

He understood how he felt , but nothing would change by being afraid .

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