Chapter 57: Past Life Returner Chapter 57

Chapter 57

I ordered Yeonhee Woo not to think about coming back before finding the dungeon entrance. Could she find it? Finding the dungeon access point that was the size of someones foot would need perseverance and serious luck. If she succeeded, she would become the second person to find a dungeon after me. That had been the main reason I sent her alone, but if she did not give up easily, that would be satisfactory. She needed to become used to the darkness, and this would be the most appropriate place to test her will and limits. A night in the hill was dark and seriously scary.

***

The day I received the Federal Trade Commissions approval to buy the fund division of ANC and Blue Rock was also the day the people had enough, and started to finally demand that someone take responsibility for the Korean Financial Crisis. All sorts of hearing were coming out, and I had to go to Gangnam right after school because Father had asked me to come.

He had said that he felt a lot of affection for Jeonil Investments because they shared the same name, and he called me there. I wore my cap deeply, as I would not meet the busy Jamie but I would meet those who had come to my office building, where my father worked. This was the first time I visited the head office. (EN: Yep, Sun named his company after his dad. ^_^ )

The large, expensive logo on the entrance identified Jeonils corporate headquarters. There were not many visitors since civilians had no need to visit. However, the few guests seemed like major players from the Blue House or in the finance field. Therefore, the overall atmosphere was serious, solemn like at a church, and the lobby receptionist asked me about my purpose. She would see me as an ordinary university student.

I came to visit my father, and his name is Jeonil Na.

Please wait in the VIP Lounge over there.

Her smile said that she was surprised at my age. I looked at the lobby as I waited for Father, and a group of people came out from the elevator. I knew who the center was, as while the current Minister of Economy and Finance was with the group, people were walking at the pace of a middle-aged man who wore a Jeonil badge.

I recognized that he was one of the two Korean directors in Jeonil, and whichever one he was, he had contributed much to place Jeonil in the center of power in the Korean way.

I looked at them with curiosity when Father arrived.

Your timing is nice. Do you know who they are?

Father went on speaking like he did not expect me to answer.

He is the Director of my company, and the Minister of Economy and Finance is with him with his subordinates. Do you know about the position?

Yes, Father.

What do you think about seeing them from afar?

I think that they are human beings. Things seem unreal in monitors.

I did not know the answer Father wanted, but he smiled satisfactorily.

You do watch the news. I thought you were only interested in sports. Did you eat lunch?

Yes.

Wait for a minute here.

Father spoke as he looked at the lobby window where the car belonging to the Minister was parked, and he quickly went out. I could see him bow to the Minister, and the older man tapped Fathers shoulder and shook hands with the Director before going inside the car.

Father then came towards me with the Korean Director, and I thought that Father was trusted in the way the two men walked. I stopped myself from going somewhere else, as even though I would prefer to not meet him, to disappear would embarrass my father.

After taking off my baseball cap, I stood like a military officer and bowed after waiting for them to come in. I politely greeted them and saw Fathers fleeting smile.

Hes a handsome son. What university does he go to?

The Director asked me, and Father answered.

Hes still a middle-school student.

The Director looked at me with surprise before speaking.

Well! You have nothing to worry about since your son is healthy, trustworthy, and polite. Youre a middle-school student?

I go to Sinwoong.

Thats my middle school!

Father opened his eyes wide at the news, and the Director gave me ten ten-thousand won bills. (EN: $150 in todays dollars)

Im giving you this so you can become a good man like your father.

I was the one who wanted to give him money and tell him to keep up the good work.

***

Father looked happy.

Werent you surprised at me saying to come here?

We were walking along the main road.

I have something to tell you and something to do. I wanted to show you the company I worked at before I am reassigned.

You are reassigned?

I was truly surprised.

Im not fired. I was promoted two ranks higher and did not tell your mother this yet. Im planning to surprise her today.

Where?

We are going there now.

I first thought of Daehoo, as the waiting period was now over. Daehoo was being reorganized now, and Father had been a bank teller. If he was reassigned to Daehoo, he would be going to Daehoo Securities, which will be incorporated into the future Naeil Finance Group.

How was your trip? I only heard a few things from your mother since I was busy.

Thank you for sending me. It must have been a tough decision.

Look at you speak so well. Its nice to see. I think youre all grown up. I was only a kid who liked to fight at your age. So, where did you go?