Chapter 44 (2) - The Mysterious Art Museum

Chapter 44 (2) - The Mysterious Art Museum

Oh, Monica.

Of course, I havent received a single cent from the refrigerator incentives yet, but she's someone who created a steady source of income for me. I answer the call, pleased to hear from her.

Hi, Monica.

-Jeong-hoon, I heard from Min-young. How's the corporation establishment going?

Yes, I met with the person in charge today and worked on the documents.

-Hmm, if W Tree helps out, it should be ready in about three weeks. Then we need to rewrite our contract, right?

What contract are you talking about?

-Ha, look at this person. The profit from our contract was substantial, but if we don't sign it under a corporate name, we'll be hit hard with taxes, you know?

Huh, is that so?

But, can we really rewrite the contract?

Is that okay?

-It's Jung-hoons matter, but of course, I stepped in. We're done with this discussion, so we'll rewrite the contract once the corporation is established.

Thank you, Monica.

-If you're thankful, buy me a drink.

Of course!

-How about tonight, call?

Right now, tonight?

-Call Min-Young too.

President Yu Min-Young?

Yes, she's my client.

It's necessary to know what a client wants. Thanks to Monica, I can meet her naturally. There might be useful information for me in the conversation at the drinking table.

Great, where shall we meet?

-Um, I'm not familiar with Korea.

Do you only eat Italian food?

-I'm not prejudiced. I eat anything.

I smiled and said.

Then I'll send you the address, lets meet at Hongdae at 8.

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Sizzling and cooking beef intestines.

To my eyes, they are the most delicious food in the world, but Monica, looking at them, seems like she's about to die.

Monica, poking the intestines with tongs, asked with a frightened face.

Jung-hoon, what is this?

Its intestines.

The envious, strained sounds from the surroundings are just my imagination, but it doesn't matter. They wouldnt dare to come and speak anyway.

Monica, having put the tripe in her mouth, doesnt dare to chew, closing her eyes tightly.

After hesitating for a while, she chews the tripe with a surprised look due to the sesame oils flavor and opens her eyes wide.

Wow!

I wink and say.

Killer, right?

Its incredibly delicious! What is this?

Tripe, the small intestine of a cow.

Cow intestines are this delicious? Totally savory, give me more, something else too.

Min-Young chuckles and offers a fork.

Eat with your hands, Monica.

Like a baby bird, Monica eagerly takes the fork and starts asking which one is fully cooked, what should she eat next, and so on. I teach her how to eat gopchang and introduce her to soju. Initially, she said the bland taste of soju was not to her liking, but as time went on, her hand reached more frequently for the soju glass.

Feeling proud to introduce the taste of Korea to an Italian, I exchange drinks with the two, gradually getting pleasantly drunk.

After we finish four bottles of soju, Monica shows signs of intoxication first.

"Whoa, I underestimated Korean soju. If you keep drinking this, it could be trouble."

Min-young also says its been a while since she drank soju.

Hmm, do chaebols only drink whiskey and wine?

I can't understand why they wouldn't eat this delicious food.

Later, we should also try kimchi fried rice.

I think Monica would like that. You can't really say you've eaten gopchang until you've tried it with that.

Monica, after sipping a few more shots of soju, rests her chin on her hand and looks at Min-young.

Are the board members still the same?

I pretended to pour soju while listening intently. Min-young glances at me, hesitating as if wondering whether it's appropriate to speak in front of me.

I quickly fill her glass and say,

Come on, let's have another drink, President.

Monica, watching her glass being filled, speaks again.

Those people are only interested in immediate profits. They dont understand that true creation is not about satisfying desires, but about creating them.

I remained silent, observing carefully.

There must be some problem in the business.

It could be information unrelated to me, or it could be a hint to something relevant.

Either way, more information is always better.

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