[Episode 90] Date with Shin Ae-ra?
“Chief Shin Ae-ra?”
Lee Si-woo, who was persuading Moon Jae-shin, came out of the office for a while, found Shin Ae-ra, and tilted his head.
“Can you give me a moment, sir?”
“sure. Well, shall we go out?”
“Yes, I like it.”
Lee Si-woo, who rushed into the office and grabbed a coat, went out with Shin Ae-ra out of the shredder.
As she entered the quiet cafe, Shin Ae-ra gave a bitter expression.
“Are you having a hard time?”
“… To be honest, I decided that it would be difficult for Director Jang Cheol-soo to revive if it went up to this level. However, I didn’t know that there would be Party Chairman Yoon Cha-ryeom behind Jang Cheol-soo.”
“I knew. I found out because I was doing most of the work with the governor.”
“okay.”
“Before the start, I couldn’t speak because I didn’t want to break the CEO’s will. I’m sorry.”
The reason I didn’t say it even though I knew it was because I was afraid that Siwoo would feel a sense of loss.
At Shin Ae-ra’s apology, Lee Si-woo waved both hands in strong denial.
“no. It would have been difficult to gather evidence without the help of public servant Shin Ae-ra.”
“Even if it wasn’t me, you already found the evidence.”
“that… … .”
“I don’t want the CEO to give up no matter how hard it is. Even if people who are difficult to deal with are standing behind me, I want you to always be confident.”
He has always treated Siwoo Lee with a business-like expression.
However, today was not an office meeting, but a meeting that Shin Ae-ra made to comfort him.
Unlike Lee Si-woo who was always expressionless, various emotions were revealed on Shin Ae-ra’s face.
“I will. Team leader Shin Ae-ra is cheering for me, but I can’t give up. Until the very end, I will continue to ask about the director of Jang Cheol-soo.”
“That’s fortunate.”
Lee Si-woo blinked at the sight of Shin Ae-ra with a gentle smile.
“Thanks for the comfort.”
“Uh… CEO. Do you have time this evening?”
I just wanted to check it out.
Is it just sympathy for Lee Si-woo, or is it something else?
Shin Ae-ra had never had a proper conversation with Lee Si-woo.
But at some point, I thought he was cool.
There were times when I felt great when I saw the attitude of constantly trying without defining the impossible.
“There are no promises.”
“Then would you like to have dinner with me?”
“… That’s right. You helped me with this, so I wanted to repay you anyway.”
Shin Ae-ra tried to pretend that she was okay with Lee Si-woo’s hard-spoken appearance, but she felt some kind of sadness.
‘Why? Why is this person so concerned?’
No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t find an answer.
I just liked the fact that Siwoo Lee was smiling at this moment.
“Is the representative buying you?”
“of course.”
* * *
After Shin Won-sun said that he would visit after a long time, Inje-hoo, the head of the Jehu group, canceled all schedules.
After waiting for a long time, he looked at the clock with a profound impression.
‘I think it’s time to come?’
Then, the secretary accompanying him came in.
“Chairman Won-sun Shin has arrived, sir.”
“okay? Take me inside.”
Injehu, who was at work, got up from his chair.
Seeing Shin Won-sun entering the president’s room, he expressed his sadness.
“I understand that you have resigned as chairman of the Iron Works, but it’s been a long time since I’ve been here, my friend.”
“I’m sorry. Since Gangdong Steelworks is a new company, there are more than one or two things to be concerned about.”
“I asked so earnestly to contact me if there were any difficulties, but there has been no news for over two years. Do you know how sad I was?”
“Aren’t you the head of the prince group, and I’m just the president of a steel mill?”
“Are you the president of a steel mill? Who said that? Is there anyone who can ignore me, Injehu’s best friend?”
“It’s just a word.”
As Shin Won-sun sat down, Injehu smiled kindly.
“I know that you are not the type to come by to say hello. Did you come to ask me something?”
“You know me better than anyone.”
“Of course. Wouldn’t it make sense if I didn’t know my friend of 30 years?”
Injehu and Shinwonseon have been friends and sometimes colleagues for over 30 years.
The person who knew Shin Won-seon’s personality better than anyone was Inje-hoo.
“Aera came to see me.”
“Are you? Aren’t you the kid who founded Gangdong and said that he would never visit again?”
“I’m going to ask you a favor.”
“I don’t know what the request is, but it sounds like good news to you.”
“If you grant this request, he said he would come home once every three months. That’s why I came to you because I really wanted to do his request.”
She was aware of the relationship between Shin Ae-ra and Shin Won-sun.
Shin Ae-ra, who never seemed likely to ask for anything, came to him first and made a condition.
“I must listen to you.”
“I want to. But the opponent is a bit too big.”
“someone? I want to know who made Ae-ra feel uncomfortable.”
“Director Cheol-soo Jang. You must know that Yoon Cha-ryeom is behind him.”
“Hey, I’m still thinking about when I should look after Jang Cheol-soo because he was so wild.”
“What happened with Director Jang Cheol-soo?”
It was revealed a while ago.
It was revealed that a director of the Iron Works and Jang Cheol-soo were holding hands.
While stealing the operating funds of the Imperial Steel Works, it was discovered that a part of it had flowed into Yun Cha-ryeom.
“I trusted my father-in-law and went wild.”
“I think the same. Not long ago, it was revealed that I had a collusion with Shinuiju, director of the Gangdong Works.”
“Are you saying that you also touched the Gangdong Works?”
“I was planning to come even if it wasn’t for Ae-ra’s request. Because I don’t want him to get out this time.”
“It should be. Still, I heard the news. You met Kim Dae-ho in person.”
“Don’t you know your personality well? I can’t just let him touch my company.”
“I sympathize. By the way, Jang Cheol-soo made too many enemies. Yoon Cha-ryeom must be in pain too.”
“Isn’t it a big mistake for not controlling the reins properly? He should have held on to the leash to keep the hounds from attacking.”
Even if he touched it, Jang Cheol-soo picked and touched the giants.
It wasn’t enough to even touch the prince, so it made Kang Dong move.
“Don’t worry about Jang Cheol-soo. The prince intends to destroy it by any means possible. We have already taken action.”
“Thank you. friend.”
“By the way, why is Ae-ra interested in Jang Cheol-soo? I don’t think it’s because of Kang Eung-ryong… … .”
“I will. If it was for Kang Eung-ryong, he would have come to me and asked for it.”
It was Injehu who recognized Shin Ae-ra since childhood.
If she had cared for Kang Eung-ryong like that, she might have come to Inje-hoo to ask for it.
“Please remember the name Lee Si-woo.”
“Ishi-woo?”
“Because one day you will rise to the position where you are sitting.”
“Have you ever given someone such a generous evaluation? It’s a strange thing.”
“Talent is a talent, but I plan to make it that way.”
“Hmm… … .”
“Am I not old enough to see my grandchildren? Do you know what my dream is?”
“It’s your dream to go see Ae-ra getting married. Why do I not know?”
Without knowing it, Lee Si-woo found a strong backing.
Shin Ae-ra was a granddaughter who wouldn’t hurt even if she put it in her eyes.
“Is the Shinwon Sun I know right?”
“Aren’t you that old? There’s nothing more to do now. I just want Ae-ra to lead a happy life. Meeting a good man and having a happiest family than anyone else is my only desire now.”
* * *
“I’ll go in first today, Governor.”
Originally, Shin Ae-ra left work at 7 o’clock at the earliest.
Kang Eung-ryong’s eyes narrowed at the sight of Shin Ae-ra getting ready for work from an earlier hour than usual.
“Do you even look like a man? Even if I told him to leave work early, he kept his seat like a mangbu-seok.”
“Please refrain from speaking disrespectful to the lady, Governor.”
“… I met Chairman Shin Won-sun, Aeraya.”
“I know.”
“Are you okay? Chairman Shin seems to want to make you the next president of Kang Dong.”
“I don’t. Anyway, you worked hard today. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
“Okay. Go and get some rest.”
Shin Ae-ra, who left work earlier, went straight home.
There were many things that were inconvenient to walk around the street in a suit.
Shin Ae-ra, who went home, took a shower and changed into casual clothes, stopped while trying to go outside.
I saw myself wearing jeans and a tee reflected in the mirror.
‘If you go out like this… A bit like that, right?’
I quickly changed my clothes again and went to the meeting place.
Si-woo Lee, who parked at the meeting point and entered the restaurant, checked the time.
And Shin Ae-ra, who was about 10 minutes late for the appointment, rushed into Lee Si-woo’s room.
“Sorry for being late.”
“no. I haven’t placed an order yet. Team leader Shin Ae-ra orders what you want to eat.”
“yes. But now that work is over, are you going to keep calling me by the official title of team leader?”
“… So what should I call you?”
When asked with a serious expression, Shin Ae-ra smiled absurdly.
“Iknow, right. What do you want me to call you?”
“… Ara?”
“I’d rather that than a public official, Siwoo Lee.”
“… I just call her sister.”
Shin Ae-ra was older than Lee Si-woo.
When I was in college in the past, I used the title of sister well to my seniors.
However, as I became accustomed to the official titles during my social life, it felt awkward.
“like. So can we talk comfortably?”
“Is that really okay? There will be many occasions when we will meet each other in business.”
“I don’t mind.”
“Well, then we do.”
There was a moment of awkwardness.
Soon, Shin Ae-ra took off her coat and sat down.
“Don’t worry about director Jang Cheol-soo’s work. Because the governor has done everything.”
“… Is this the beginning?”
“then. I decided to put it down, so I have to do it right away.”
“Okay, nu… me.”
This is how you get closer and closer.
Shin Ae-ra put out her handkerchief with a faint smile on her face.
“And it looks like Jang Cheol-soo even touched the ironworks. He also touched the Gangdong Works, so that person will no longer see the light of the world.”
“The ironworks? No matter how much party leader Yoon Cha-ryeom is behind… … .”
“I don’t know if it’s bold or stupid, but even without you, Director Jang Cheol-soo will never get out of the law this time.”
“I’m glad.”
“Oh, are you ordering this?”
After eating, Shin Ae-ra went out and looked around.
It was the central market in downtown Yongin.
“There was a movie theater in front of you. If you’re not busy, would you like to watch a movie, Siu?”
“movie?”
“yes. How about a drink after watching a movie?”
Lee Si-woo scratched his head at Shin Ae-ra’s aggressive lead.
There was nothing I could do right now anyway.
“great. But I don’t know what’s interesting these days… … .”
“It’s the same with me. Let’s go and choose.”
A brave step forward.
In Ae-ra Shin’s outfit, wearing high heels, Si-woo Lee ran over and blocked the way.
“why?”
“If you want to watch a movie or drink alcohol, shouldn’t you first wear comfortable shoes? Would your legs hurt to move around?”
“ah… … .”
Shin Ae-ra looked at her high heels and nodded her head.
There was a shoe store right in front.
“Change your shoes and leave your heels in the car.”
Lee Si-woo followed Shin Ae-ra into the shoe store and looked at the shoes.
In fact, he was wearing shoes, not sneakers.
I didn’t go out for a while, so I didn’t need sneakers.
There were only shoes and safety boots to wear when meeting people.
“If you feel uncomfortable with shoes, buy one.”
“I think so. Do I like this?”
When Lee Si-woo, who was looking at women’s sneakers, pointed to one, Shin Ae-ra nodded her head.
“If you tell me your shoe size, I will bring it to you, sir.”
“You can bring it to me for 250.”
“yes!”
Since Si-woo Lee chose his shoes, Shin Ae also wanted to choose his shoes.
As much as possible, I chose one with a design similar to the sneakers that Siwoo Lee picked.
“Bring it to 270, please.”
The two changed their sneakers and packed their old shoes.
As Si-woo Lee stood at the checkout counter, Ae-ra Shin took out her wallet.
“I will live.”
“no. There is something I helped, and I have to pay this much.”
Taking out a personal card and paying.
It was clearly visible that it was not a corporate card.
On the card, Siwoo Lee’s name was written in English.
“When you spend money personally, don’t you think you use a corporate card?”
“yes? yes what As the CEO, if I use the corporate card carelessly, other employees may not be hesitant to use the corporate card.”
Even if it was a company he founded, it was the company’s public money.
This is not money that Siwoo Lee can personally use.
And above all else, Siwoo Lee himself lived on a salary.
However, the size of the salary is slightly higher than that of other employees.
Si-woo Lee, who came out after checking out the shoes, picked up a paper bag in her hand to Ae-ra Shin.
“Would you like to leave it in my car for now and take it with me when I go? I’ll go to the parking lot and come back.”
“Just go with me on the way.”
“no. My legs must hurt, so I’m sitting here.”
