Chapter 523

Episode 523 Rolling, rolling... (4)

After 15 days, Wan started working as the head of the laboratory and Area 51.

In the early days of taking charge of the job, he struggled through various trials and errors, but soon he began to handle the work with considerable familiarity.

Officials from the research institute and Area 51, who had seen Wan’s rapid adaptation, also began to change their reactions over time.

“Compared to his grandfather and father, he is...”

“Compared to the crown prince who made him feel fear, not because he was amazing...”

The reactions of those who criticized Wan behind him every time he panicked began to change.

“It is said that there is no wise man under the command of a nobleman...”

“As expected, blood cannot be deceived...”

Although the evaluation was changing, the most senior officials, Jeong In-ji and Lee Cheon, were reticent to say anything.

‘This is just the beginning. Hasty judgment is prohibited.’

‘This is not simply a performance evaluation. This is an evaluation of the person who will inherit the next presidency. As carefully as possible! ‘As objectively as possible!’

Because they had made this decision, they consistently gave vague answers whenever other ministers – even Hwang Hui – asked about Seson’s work ability.

“We’re just starting to get our head around things, so how can we know?”

But slowly, as time passed, Jeong In-ji and Lee Cheon were able to make a rough judgment.

-He is a talented person, but compared to his father, he is not good enough.

While chatting at Jeong In-ji’s house, the two added words.

“If my predecessor had not been a descendant of the crown prince, he could have been evaluated as having studied the military world well. But...”

When Jeong In-ji trailed off slightly, Lee Cheon also nodded.

“Your predecessor was such a great man... Well, this problem isn’t something that only the third generation has to deal with. “From now on, those in charge of the research institute and Area 51 will have to accept the fate of having to continue to be compared to the founder, the Crown Prince.”

At Lee Cheon’s words, Jeong In-ji emptied her glass and accepted his words.

“Among those who will suffer from that problem will be our successors. By the way. Don’t you wonder how the historians of that time would evaluate us? ‘Those who built this golden age of Joseon history’ or ‘the lucky and unlucky ones’? “What do you think?”

“Lucky or unlucky?”

“Among the many officials, you are lucky to have been chosen by the Crown Prince and held a position. You are unlucky to have suffered so much to reveal the Crown Prince’s dazzling glory.”

At Jeong In-ji’s words, Lee Cheon laughed and emptied his glass.

After emptying his glass, Li Cheon closed his mouth for a moment to choose his words, then opened his mouth to reply.

“It will depend on what we do. But since you are in a position, wouldn’t it be good to be evaluated by the former? “There should be at least one good line written on the tombstone erected in front of the grave.”

“That’s right. Now that he has entered the civil service, he should have something like that engraved on his tombstone.”

* * *

Wan, who had his work ability proven, worked hard to get the job done.

“It can be said that most of what the director of the research institute and Area 51 does is related to the budget.”

Wan nodded and concentrated on Jeong In-ji and Lee Cheon’s explanations.

“On the outside, it seems like the research institute is only talking about wild theories and eating up the budget, but Area 51 cannot work properly if the research center does not analyze basic theories and the properties of minerals. The problem is that the process of persuading this part is not easy. “If you play tug-of-war with the Ministry of Finance and Economy over this issue, you will immediately understand why the Ministry of Finance and Economy has become a public enemy.”

“Even though the person responsible was your father?”

In response to Wan’s question, which had the meaning of ‘Even though the crown prince stepped forward, he was pushed out?’, Jeong In-ji answered with a slight smile.

“The Ministry of Finance and Economy has your back.”

“Ah...”

Wan nodded at Jeong In-ji’s answer.

Looking at that, Jeong In-ji swallowed back her words.

Because of this budget issue, Hyang visited Sejong several times, but each time, he was scolded and kicked out.

“Get out you bastard!”

Jeong In-ji, who had barely overcome the crisis of almost telling the dark history of incense, immediately continued her explanation.

“Budget restrictions are something we have no choice but to endure, so the research institute and Area 51 use other methods to make up for the shortfall in the budget.”

Because of this, it became Wan’s daily routine to wander around Area 51, asking questions and looking at the objects.

And when Wan visited the glass workshop, the managers, Raphael and Pietro, explained the various parts of the workshop and showed the finished products.

“That’s amazing. “Amazing... Your abilities are truly amazing.”

“thank you!”

Although Raphael and Pietro nodded in response to his praise, Wan was able to find in them the reactions to the problem that other craftsmen had shown.

‘Even the children!’

In the end, Wan argued with them directly.

“Look.”

“yes?”

“Do you guys have any regrets about me?”

“yes? No way? “How could that be!”

The two quickly shook their heads in contemplation, but Wan continued to listen.

“I’m not trying to accuse you of anything. I’m just curious. What do the researchers at the lab and the artisans at Area 51 seem to expect from me? What is that? “Is it funding?”

“Oh no.”

“Then what is it!”

Wan’s voice rose, but the craftsmen around him kept their mouths shut and only watched.

“What on earth is the problem!”

Wan’s voice rose again, but no one was willing to open their mouths.

‘Four months took place in the glass workshop!’

When Lee Cheon heard the news and rushed to the workshop, Wan was still raising his voice.

“Didn’t I tell you to speak up? “Why are you saying nothing?”

“Please fix it!”

Pietro opened his mouth at the same time as Lee Cheon came out to stop Wan, who couldn’t stand his anger.

“Let me tell you.”

“hey!”

“Look!”

Pietro, who has become quite calm now but still retains his former personality, stepped forward, and Raphael and Lee Cheon who were next to him quickly stopped him.

But Wan came first.

“Good. Please tell me why you are doing this. If I made a mistake or made a mistake, shouldn’t I correct it? Is it because I come too often and disturb you just to see the sights? “I promise not to blame you even if I get a rude answer.”

At Wan’s promise, Pietro let out the words he had been holding in.

“I don’t mind coming here often and I don’t mind taking a look. But I don’t mind if you just go.”

“huh?”

When Wan seemed not to understand, Pietro added.

“Your Majesty the Crown Prince. I rarely go there just to look around. Even if you just look around the first time, be sure to bring homework the next time you come. Or come with an assignment from the beginning.”

“What is that...”

Raphael added in desperation at Wan’s reaction that he still didn’t understand.

“That guy said it was a task, but His Majesty the Crown Prince just looked at it and rarely left. Be sure to come back the next day at the earliest or within five days at the latest. ‘I’ve been thinking about it for a while. He said, ‘Why not try making something like this?’ or not. ‘I want to make this and that, is it possible?’ While doing this, give me an assignment. “This is hard both physically and mentally, but when it is actually completed, the sense of satisfaction is incredible.”

Wan asked Raphael’s explanation with a mixture of disappointment and coolness.

“So you’re saying I’m disappointed because I don’t have something like that?”

Raphael and Pietro nodded to Wan’s question.

It wasn’t just Raphael and Pietro. Even the Koreans around them all nodded.

Seeing that, Wan turned around with his shoulders drooping.

“Thank you for your answer. Thanks to you, I relieved my boredom. Then, good luck.”

Seeing Wan trudging along like that, Lee Cheon glanced at Pietro with a frown on his face and hurriedly followed Wan.