"Sir, this is the resume that one of the government officers left with me on the day of our building dedication ceremony. I was going to show it to you after the shipment arrived safely."
"Do you think she will be a good fit for our company?"
"She doesn't have any work experience, but her qualification is not bad. She graduated from a decent college as well. She is good-looking too. I can tell by looking at her picture attached to her resume."
"Which government officer asked you for it?"
Director Kim came close to Gun-Ho and whispered into his ear.
"She is xxx officer's wife's sister."
"Hmm… Even though he asked for this, if she is not qualified, we don't have to hire her, but as long as she has the right qualifications, we will employ her."
"Understood, sir. I think we can establish a good connection with the local community through this government officer by doing him a favor. His sister-in-law is a decent candidate for the job. She studied English in the U.S. for a year and she retains a high TOEIC score."
"Okay. Director Kim, why don't you give her an interview? And hire her if you think she is the right person for the job."
"Understood, sir.
"Okay. You can go back to work then."
"I have one more thing to talk to you about, sir."
"What is it?"
"It's about the English class we are having every morning in GH Mobile."
"Oh, the class held by the native English speaker from Hoseo University?"
"Yes, sir. When we started the class, we had about 50 workers who attended the class every morning since you strongly encouraged them to take the class."
"That sounds right."
"And the number of participants had gradually reduced as time went. It became 30 people, and then dropped to 20, and now we have about only two or three people attending the class. I think the workers don't keep up with the English class because we don't really feel a need to use English at work."
"Hmm."
"However, it's different in Dyeon Korea. Since we are a joint venture company with an American company, we can't avoid being exposed to the English language at work."
"That's why you—Director Kim joined Dyeon Korea. You served your military service in Korean Augmentation to the United States Army (KATUSA)."
"Oh, that was thirty years ago, sir. Speaking of which, I was thinking that maybe it is a good idea to bring that native English speaking teacher to Dyeon Korea and teach the English class here."
"Hmmm. I see your point. I will think about it."
"It's a waste to pay the teacher to teach only two or three people in GH Mobile. If that English native speaking teacher from Hoseo University teaches English here, I am willing to attend the class every morning myself."
"I heard you, Director Kim. I will think about it."
The next morning, after giving a cursory review of the reports in GH Mobile, Gun-Ho headed to Dyeon Korea.
"GH Mobile should be doing fine without me. President Song is a meticulous man and I'm sure he will take good care of it."
When Gun-Ho entered the production worksite of Dyeon Korea, he saw Jong-Suk doing oxygen-acetylene welding. He was wearing black welding goggles. The welding was producing visible smoke and flames. Jong-Suk was surrounded by the three engineers from Dyeon America, the interpreter, and two researchers who joined from GH Mobile. They were watching Jong-Suk doing the welding. Jong-Suk was mumbling while working,
"Sh*t. I'm the only one working here!"
No one said a word in response to Jong-Suk's mumble. When they saw Gun-Ho coming into the area, they all greeted him, except Jong-Suk. Jong-Suk didn't notice Gun-Ho and continued to do the welding.
"Sh*t. Sh*t. Those men were sent here to do the engineering work, and I am the only one who was doing all the work here while they just watch me working. Something doesn't feel right. I am the one who is supposed to watch them working. Sh*t."
The interpreter—Mr. Lee who understood what Jong-Suk said laughed but he didn't interpret what Jong-Suk said. Gun-Ho responded to Jong-Suk's mumble instead,
"Hey, these engineers are the engineers in the chemical field for compound products. They are not mechanics like you."
Jong-Suk took off the safety goggles when he heard Gun-Ho's voice.
"Huh? Bro! Oh, I mean sir. You are here!"
"Why are you cutting it?"
"We are installing the machines here, and this part is too long, so we need to cut this part off."
"I see. Well, keep up the good work. It seems you are the only one who could do the work."
Chapter end
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