Arena Chapter 184:
As it has come to this, I have no choice . ”
After letting out a big sigh, I said reluctantly .
“You’re right . As a matter of fact, spending unproductive time while preparing for the civil service exam, all this time, was a ruse in order to hide my identity . I was… . . ”
“You’re BSing . ”
“You’re lying . ”
“Son, that is not true . ”
As all three members of my family pointed out almost concurrently, my face turned red . Ah, they certainly weren’t buying it .
Inevitably, I explained that after I was discovered by the director of Jinsung Group who I had saved on the hiking trail, I was introduced to the work and somehow, I came to work on a government project that involved the government, Jinsung Group, and the Danish government .
It was rather easy to convince them that I wasn’t able to talk about the specifics by saying it was a secret .
“Anyway, since you two have decided to get married, I am relieved, kids . ”
Mom looked at my older sister and Hyunji in turn, and let out a big sigh .
“Now, it would be great if your problems were resolved… . . ”
Hyunjoo, my older sister and Hyunji lowered their heads apologetically .
As a reference, the internet shopping business that Hyunji insisted on getting into was in the red .
“Hyunji, I’ll introduce you to some people, would you want to work at Jinsung Group?”
“Really?”
Hyunji’s eyes opened wide upon hearing me .
“If I put in good words, they may be able to place you somewhere in a subsidiary company or something . ”
Wouldn’t the chairman Park Jinsung do me a small favor like that .
“I’ll, I’ll!”
“You don’t have any regrets about the shopping mall?”
“Yup, I’ll never get into another business with my own money . I have a bird brain, so it doesn’t seem like it’s going to work . ”
She must have learned to be humble after having seen the piled up inventory in the warehouse .
I called chairman Park Jinsung as the topic has come up .
-What’s up? I’ve heard that there was a chaotic event at the arena .
“You’ve heard . Soon, I feel that an important decision has to be made with respect to that issue . But not at this time, right now, I want to ask you for a small favor . ”
-What is it?
“Could you help with my little sister’s job hunting… . . ”
-……
“She is a bit thickheaded and lazy, but she is quick witted . Would that be OK?”
-You rascal, do I look like a grandpa next door to you? That was the reason for calling me?
“Yes sir . It is a matter of life and death for one person . ”
-I’ll put in a word to the chief secretary Lee, so you know .
“Yes, please, I ask for a position that pays enough, but with not too much work . She doesn’t like working a lot, either .
-I’m hanging up!
The phone went dead .
Nodding my head, I said to Hyunji .
“It’s done . They will call you for an interview soon . ”
“Wow! Really? I’m going to be working at Jinsung Group?”
“Yeah, I asked for a not too busy position, so they will make that happen . ”
“Nice! Thank you, Hyunho!”
Hyunji was delighted so much that she was about to do a club dance without any music .
“Son, did Hyunji get a job?”
“Yes, mom . ”
“Wow, you must have become a really important person, son . Putting your little sister into a position at such a big corporation like that . Not just any other normal kids, but our Hyunji . ”
“That worried me a little, but as it is my request, as long as she does not show up drunk at the interview, it should be fine . ”
“Wow, great . Then Hyunjoo getting married is the only homework left . ”
“I’ll, I’ll get married, shortly . No, sometime… . . ”
Unlike my usual older sister, her voice was deflated . Anyhow, me, getting married seemed to have done a number on her . I felt terrible .
I wanted to call chairman Park Jinsung to find a man for her, but I couldn’t do it in fear of getting bombarded with all sorts of cursing . It would be interesting though .
However, then, Cha Jihae, who was quietly watching our family’s comical exchanges, spoke .
“Is professional military person acceptable?”
“What?!”
“You knew of someone?”
Hyunji and I were startled with surprise .
“I have not stayed in touch with them, but when I was in the military, there were a lot of subordinates that I knew . ”
Cha Jihae spoke to Hyunjoo .
“As women do not like professional military people, there were many who could not get married . ”
“I like military people . ”
Hyunjoo replied immediately .
“There are problems with small pay and inability to make time… . . ”
“Doesn’t matter, at all . As long as they are real men . ”
“They are elite special force members . That, I can assure you . ”
Alright, only men of such stature could handle my older sister .
Cha Jihae also made calls on the spot since the topic came up .
“Hey, long time no see . Enough for pleasantries, I’ll get in to the real reason . By any chance, do you want to meet a girl… . . you do . OK . Text me the dates that you could be out on a leave for vacation . ”
After hanging up the call, Cha Jihae spoke to Hyunjoo .
“He said he will meet you”
“He did not even hear anything about me?”
“That’s not necessary . ”
By some chance, it seemed as if our three siblings’ problems have all been addressed .
Mom was very happy, and Hyunjoo’s anger was tempered down as well .
Hyunji was already texting her friends, bragging that she was a woman who was working at a big corporation .