Episode 70
Kang Jin took out the rice and started washing it. If there were only one or two guests, he could just serve a few instant rice bowls, but since there were likely to be many guests and he also had to make kimbap, he wanted to cook rice.
While Kang Jin was washing the rice, Choi Dong Hae came in with five interns.
“Mr. Gyu-sik, I see you here.”
“Okay. Anyway, please take a seat. I’m not the owner, but… …
“How about some coffee?”
Hwang Gyu-sik tried to smile as friendly as possible and be kind to the new interns.
They also seek votes, but they also have to win their votes somehow.
“Mr. Kangjin, is there any coffee here?”
“There is a mixer next to the water purifier.”
“Can I have some coffee?”
“sure.”
Meanwhile, Kangjin, who was washing the rice, paused for a moment.
‘For rice and for kimbap… … Should I do both?’
Cook the rice for kimbap with slightly less water than regular rice and top with kelp.
It tastes better this way. But it’s different because you can just cook rice like you would regular rice.
Kang Jin nodded after thinking for a moment.
nodded.
‘If you ask for rice, I’ll give you kimbap.’
With that in mind, Kang Jin poured some water and placed kelp on top.
And Kang Jin, who hadn’t finished eating, left the kitchen, wiping his hands.
“Okay! So, what would you like to order?”
Hwang Gyu-sik said to Kang Jin’s words.
Let’s first line up the tables
yo. this?”
There were 8 people including Kangjin, so it was better to put a table together so that we could sit down.
As the two interns brought a table and placed it next to him, Hwang Gyu-sik said to Kang Jin.
“I think it would be good if you could give me some meat for dinner.”
Kang Jin nodded at Hwang Gyu-sik’s words.
“I will make it delicious for you.
And… …who will pay for this?”
The interns looked at each other at Kang Jin’s words.
Those who gathered people to get tickets today were thinking of buying them themselves, but they didn’t know there would be this many people.
Besides, I wasn’t just trying to get votes for myself, other people would be trying to get votes too… … so I didn’t even think about giving it to myself.
If you buy it yourself, you might end up doing something good for others, and since there are a lot of people around, it can be a burden.
Kang Jin smiled at that sight and said.
“Then is there anyone here who doesn’t mind not receiving a ticket?”
Kang Jin raised his hand along with the words. However, since no one else raised their hand, Kang Jin looked at Choi Dong Hae.
Choi Dong-hae raised his hand at that gaze.
In the end, only Kang Jin and Choi Dong Hae raised their hands.
Kang Jin said to him.
“Then, since Choi Dong-hae and I don’t have to receive tickets… … I think it would be okay if the six of you, excluding the two of us, pay.”
At Kang Jin’s words, Hwang Gyu-sik took a deep breath and looked at the others.
‘Why don’t you guys make a decision among yourselves?’
Hwang Gyu-sik’s wish was for the interns who came together to make some decisions among themselves.
If one of the three is a representative, then only one person needs to be broken, but if all three are separate, then all three need to be broken.
As Hwang Gyu-sik muttered to himself, Choi Young-jin, who had a slightly sturdy build, nodded.
“Let’s do that. No, let’s do it this way.”
People looked at Choi Young-jin’s words.
“What?”
“How?”
At people’s questions, Choi Young-jin stood up from his seat and looked at them.
“There are eight people gathered here.”
Kang Jin raised his hand at Choi Young Jin’s words.
“wait a minute.”
When Choi Young-jin saw him, Kang Jin saw Choi Dong-hae.
“Is the intern you asked to see here?”
“They said he was coming now.”
“How much is it?”
“Mr. Jo Hyang-gi and Mr. Oh Cheol-jin… … The four of them will probably come together.”
Kang Jin looked at Choi Young Jin at Choi Dong Hae’s words.
“Then there are twelve.”
Choi Young-jin nodded at Kang Jin’s words.
“That’s good.”
Then Choi Young-jin looked at the people.
“To tell the truth, everyone here is probably here because of the popular intern’s votes.”
“Hmm!”
“Just having a drink with friends… …
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Choi Young-jin smiled and shook her head at the man’s words.
“Today is Wednesday, and the sports event is Friday. And the vote is on Saturday at lunchtime… … The only time we can meet up is today, tomorrow, and briefly during the sports event on Friday. During the sports event, we have to move around with people from each department, so we won’t have time to talk.”
Choi Young-jin paused for a moment, glanced at the people, and then continued.
“So, we have to exchange opinions between today and tomorrow… … It just so happens that more than half of the interns, 12 people, are meeting today. So, let’s decide today. Whom will we vote for? And… … The person who gets the vote will pay for today’s drinks.”
“Are you okay?”
“That’s right… … It’s about the price of alcohol to get a ticket.”
Choi Young-jin smiled at what people were saying. His opinion was
When the interns agree, it feels like they are getting some benefit.
But… …Kang Jin’s thoughts were different.
“Once the other two teams come… …
“They said they came first.”
Kang Jin said to Choi Dong Hae.
“Bring it.”
Choi Dong-hae’s mouth watered at Kang Jin’s words.
“It’s right in front of you, why can’t you find it?”
Kang Jin laughed inwardly at Choi Dong Hae’s muttering.
‘I’m sorry that the place I can’t find even though it’s right in front of me is right here…’
As I was muttering to myself, Choi Dong-hae came inside with four people.
There were three women and one man. And the four were not one team, but two teams.
The four people coming in stopped for a moment when they saw the interns inside.
I guess I didn’t know there would be this many interns.
Then Kang Jin saw Choi Dong Hae.
“I need to add one more table.”
At Kang Jin’s words, Choi Dong Hae approached, brought another table, and placed it next to him.
Kang Jin brought a whiteboard and wrote, ‘We are closed today.’
He brought it out so that it could be seen even outside the store.
As the four people who entered the store sat down, Kang Jin said.
“First of all, I would like to inform you that this position is for a popular intern. Is there anyone among you who doesn’t need a vote?”
At Kang Jin’s words, the four people looked at each other and then the man raised his hand. The interns’ mouths watered at the sight.
“surely……
“That’s amazing.”
Kang Jin’s eyes sparkled with expressions of slight envy and jealousy.
‘Has it already been decided? Well, the candidates who are eliminated are decided in a week, so it’s possible that there’s a confirmed candidate by now.’
Judging from the expressions on the interns’ faces, the man who just raised his hand was probably the top in the accident department.
That means you can become a full-time employee
It meant intern. And he seemed to know that and gave up his ticket.
‘So you came with me to help that woman?’
If someone came who didn’t necessarily have to get involved in this situation, it would have to do with the woman who came with him.
Kang Jin glanced at the woman who came with the man. She wasn’t very pretty, but she had a cute style.
Kang Jin, who saw the woman for a moment, opened his mouth.
It was.
“Then, this one person, me, and Choi Dong-hae, these three don’t need votes. Everyone else, please keep that in mind and don’t vote for the three of us. Choi Young-jin, please say what you said to the four of you earlier. I’ll make some snacks.”
As Kang Jin entered the kitchen, Choi Young Jin looked at the interns and started saying what he had said earlier.
“so……
While listening to Choi Young-jin, Kang Jin took out the pork that had been marinated in advance from the refrigerator and started stir-frying it.
Meanwhile, I took out the pork shoulder, seasoned it simply with salt, added some pepper and garlic, and stir-fried it together.
Kang Jin, who made two meat dishes like that, took them out along with the side dishes and brought them to the table.
“Please eat this first. For rice… I’ll give you kimbap.”
“Thank you. And Mr. Kang Jin, please sit down and eat.”
“Once a decision is made, I will follow it… …
Kang Jin saw the four people who arrived late.
“Have you heard Mr. Choi Young-jin’s story?”
Oh Cheol-jin, who came with Hwang Eun-mi, opened his mouth at Kang Jin’s words.
“Let’s pick someone who will receive the votes from this seat and support that person.
“I understand what you mean, but… … I don’t think it’s possible.”
“Why?”
“It’s not just a question of whether or not to vote. Voting means giving up the expectations of your family at home.”
Swish!
Oh Cheol-jin continued speaking while looking at the people.
“Don’t you guys want to get a job at home?”
People’s faces hardened at Oh Cheol-jin’s words. Why wouldn’t they want to? Their mother, father, older brother, older sister, and younger siblings all want them to get a job.
It wasn’t just that expectation… …the person who wanted the job the most was himself.
Looking at those people, Oh Cheol-jin said.
“But with a few words and a little alcohol,
Can you give up that expectation and give your vote to someone else?”
Hwang Gyu-sik frowned at Oh Cheol-jin’s words.
“Then what should we do? There are many people who want votes, and the votes are limited.”
“Okay. What should I do?”
When Oh Cheol-jin asked a question, Hwang Gyu-sik looked at the people with his mouth open.
Kang Jin looked at Oh Cheol Jin’s words.
‘You’re really pointing out the problems with this place, but you’re taking a step back. You’re definitely smart.’
Kang Jin, who was looking at Oh Cheol Jin, looked at other people. When Oh Cheol Jin raised the issue, the other people were speechless.
Originally, I was going to start by meeting only Kang Jin and Choi Dong Hae and making that one vote my own, but twelve people gathered from the start.
However, it was burdensome to openly ask for votes. As Oh Cheol-jin said, those votes were important to them because they involved their families.
‘What should I do?’
‘I need to get a ticket.’
‘If I come out now, will it seem like I’m being greedy?’
When people were lost in their own thoughts, Kang Jin said.
“First, I will collect 30,000 won per person.
Of course, excluding me, Choi Dong-hae, and Oh Cheol-jin.”
People looked at Kang Jin’s words with a puzzled look. They wondered why he suddenly wanted to collect money.
Kang Jin smiled at that sight and said.
“If it hasn’t been decided who will pay, as Mr. Oh Cheol-jin said… … Who am I receiving the dinner fee from here?”
“That’s after the company dinner later
Even if I do… … ?”
“That makes sense, but… … in a situation where things don’t go your way, you might say, ‘Get it from the person who deserves it.’”
Oh Cheol-jin nodded at Kang Jin’s words.
“That may be true. Even though today’s event may be a good start, there’s no guarantee that it will end well.”
Oh Cheol-jin paused for a moment and said with a smile.
“And I don’t think it would be that burdensome if it were thirty thousand won per person.”
Kang Jin nodded at Oh Cheol Jin’s words.
“It’s best to start well and end well. Oh! If by any chance someone gets lucky and the person is happy to spend, I’ll return the money you received today when you leave.”
At Kang Jin’s words, Hwang Gyu-sik said nothing more and took out thirty thousand won and placed it on the table.
Talking about the table is more important and urgent than talking about the cost of the company dinner.
As the people took out 30,000 won bills one by one and placed them on the table, Kang Jin collected the money.
“I received 270,000 won. Eat and enjoy. If there is anything missing or if there is anything you want to eat, please let me know. I will try my best to match the 270,000 won amount.
“I’ll give you one.”
Then, as Kang Jin put the money in his pocket and was about to go to the kitchen, Hwang Gyu Sik said.
“Mr. Kang Jin, please join us in our story.”
“I am……”
Kang Jin, who was talking, glanced at Choi Dong Hae.
“I will give it to the person who says he will give it to Donghae. And you can take the cup and the alcohol yourself. I will do it alone.
“It’s hard to serve food while cooking it because it’s a business.”
At Kang Jin’s words, people’s eyes turned to Choi Dong-hae. If Kang Jin’s words were true, Choi Dong-hae was a double-cross.
“Then let’s talk over a light beer.”
As Hwang Gyu-sik got up from his seat and took the lead in getting beer from the refrigerator, a female employee went and brought a glass.
Vaporization
Kang Jin, who had finished making kimbap, was entering the office.
“Mr. Jang, this is Lee Sang-seop from Taekwang Trading. How are you? It’s not about anything else. We were supposed to meet next Thursday. I’m sorry, but I think we’ll have to postpone it for a day. Yes. Yes.”
Kang Jin, who entered the office, could see Lee Sang Seop busy talking on the phone.
Since the original schedule had to be postponed by one day, there were still a lot of phone calls to make even though it was Wednesday.
“Kimbap delivery has arrived.”
Kang Jin, who gave a small greeting to his team members, handed out kimbap wrapped in aluminum foil to each of them, one by one.
“thank you.”
“Here, two thousand won.”
When the team members greeted him and offered him money for kimbap, Kang-jin smiled and accepted it.
“I will gratefully accept it.”
And when I brought kimbap to Im Ho-jin, he smiled and accepted it.
“thank you.”
“It seems like the manager and I have become a lot more comfortable now… … But isn’t it too early to talk?”
Im Ho-jin smiled and nodded at Kang Jin’s words.
“It’s true that I have become a lot more comfortable with Kang Jin.”
“So are you going to stop talking now?”
“Actually, I find it easier to speak up than to lower my voice. That’s why I find it easier to speak up to Mr. Kang Jin. And it’s also a habit.”
Because his job involves dealing with people, it is a habit for Lim Ho-jin to speak in a respectful manner.
“If it’s more comfortable for you, then… Enjoy your kimbap.”
Lim Ho-jin, who was tearing off the foil, asked Kang Jin’s words.
“Did you meet the interns?”
“I’m sure they’re having a passionate conversation in my shop right now.”
“Wow! Are you trying to increase sales?”
Kang Jin said with a smile, looking at Im Ho Jin reading his thoughts.
“If you’re going to eat out, eat at my restaurant. It’s delicious and I like it too.”
Im Ho-jin nodded at Kang Jin’s words.
“What about Donghae?”
“You would be a superstar in my store right now.”
“Superstar?”
“I said I would give my vote to whoever Donghae said he would give his vote to.”
At Kang Jin’s words, Im Ho Jin looked at him.
“But Donghae, is it true that you have no intention of becoming a full-time employee?”
“Earning money is important, but I think dieting is more important to Donghae… no, Choi Donghae.”
“It looks like Mr. Kang Jin persuaded you.”
“After my internship, I plan to go to a boarding school in Gangwon-do and lose weight for a year.”
“That’s not bad either. Besides,
“If it’s a boarding school, I’ll be able to study and prepare for employment while losing weight.”
“Yes.”
Im Ho-jin said, relaxing his shoulders at Kang Jin’s words.
“So, Mr. Kang Jin, what do you think will happen to the popular intern?”
“What do you mean?”
“Do you think there will be a popular intern this time?”
The employees looked at Lim Ho-jin’s question. They were taking a quick break while eating kimbap, but when the story about the popular intern came up, they showed interest.
It’s war for the interns, but it’s a fun and interesting topic for them.
“It will be difficult.”
Im Ho-jin looked at Kang Jin’s answer.
“Then the popular intern won’t show up
Are you scared?
“It will come out.”
“Hoo! Looks like you have something on your mind.”
“In today’s world where youth unemployment is so severe, if it means reducing the number of unemployed by one… … we have to somehow get them to hire us.”
“Even if it’s not you?”
“If it weren’t for the store, I would be a young person struggling with unemployment like them. I hope that at least one more person can get a job.
“I want to help you make it happen.”
“What do you think? It won’t be easy to get the interns to agree on something.”
Kang Jin said in response to Im Ho Jin’s question.
“The probability of a popular intern appearing is either 1 or 0. And the probability of it being 0 is very high in this game. So I’m going to make it 1 instead of 0.”
“It’s 1, not 0… Is that possible?”
“If you leave it to luck, it is possible.”
“luck?”
Kang Jin held out his hand as he looked at Im Ho Jin, who was looking puzzled.
“Rock, paper, scissors!”
