Chapter 740: God of Birth Gaerna

Chapter 740: God of Birth Gaerna

There was a man that became the most famous person in the world in just a few days. He was none other than Minhyuk from the virtual reality game, Athenae.

Donating 100 billion won, which was a huge amount of money, was enough to grab even the attention of those that were not interested in Athenae. Most would have clicked on his name at least once on the portal sites. Minhyuk’s current value was astronomical. Even the fact that he was able to overcome his eating addiction was stirring the hearts of the people. On top of that, he was known as a good man.

Such a promising man was currently in front of Kim Heung-Soo asking, “Got a problem with that?”

“...”

Kim Heung-Soo was the type of person that climbed to where he was because their company suddenly did well. Such a person usually believed that they were either the king or the god of this world.

That was why, Kim Heung-Soo, intimidated as he might be, stuttered, “How dare you speak informally?! You’re still young and immature! Do you think you can curse at your VIPs?!”

Indeed, Kim Heung-Soo was a VIP at the Royal Department Store and he had his own pride too.

“No, aren’t you the president of this department store? Does the president even have the right to tell your employees to curse at their VIPs?!!!”

At that question, Minhyuk looked back at all of his employees and executives. “I’m a president but I can’t even protect my own people? What kind of president would I be if I can’t even do something like that?”

Minhyuk’s voice turned cold as he slowly exuded the charisma that a king in Athenae could show.

“What the hell? Just for one employee...”

“The Ilhwa Group is a group that got to where it is today because of each and every single one of our employees.”

Kim Heung-Soo gulped dryly at Minhyuk’s words.

“The only reason you have reached such a place and standing is also because of your employees. Offended? Then, go ahead and spread rumors,” Minhyuk said as he glanced at the CCTV. “I will make sure to respond accordingly with our legal team.”

“...”

Kim Heung-Soo was left speechless.

There was no one that could win against Ilhwa Group’s legal team in the country. When it came to matters regarding Minhyuk, each and every single member of the legal team would want to step up.

Kim Heung-Soo could only stand there in a daze, his mouth opening and closing without any sound coming out of it.

Seeing him hesitate, Minhyuk said, “Scram.”

“...!”

Kim Heung-Soo hurriedly packed his used shoes and scrambled away.

Im Yoon-ah could only stare at Minhyuk with an open mouth of her own, when she saw him step up for the employees.

‘Ah...’

She recalled the conversation that she had with her manager before.

—President Kang Minhyuk told us to speak informally when a customer speaks informally and curse when they curse at us. But do you think that will work in reality?

—It will all be over for us once we receive complaints.

—We will definitely become bums.

Then, Minhyuk looked back at the executives and said, “Are the VIPs of the department store all like this?”

“...”

“...”

His words made the proud and arrogant executives speechless.

“Make sure you investigate the customers’ complaints thoroughly. If it’s the customer’s fault and they call out and force my employees to apologize again then I won’t stay still.”

“We understand.”

The executives answered with their heads down. Then, Minhyuk turned his head again.

Im Yoon-Ah and Minhyuk were of the same age. However, even though they were the same age, the man in front of him showed a completely different demeanor. She watched as Minhyuk recalled the majestic and charismatic expression that he displayed earlier, before replacing it with a soft and gentle smile, one that enchanted Im Yoon-Ah.

Then, he spoke warmly, “It seems like it’s going to snow on Christmas.”

He smiled brightly as he pocketed his hands and led the executives out of the store. The scene left Im Yoon-Ah, who could not take her eyes off of him, in a daze for a very long time.

Currently, there was a beautiful young woman and a striking young man sitting by the window of the restaurant. The Beyond the Heavens’ Vice Guild Master Genie, or Im Jihye, glanced at the beautiful view of Seoul through the window. Strangely enough, her face was flushed red.

‘It’s cozy.’

Im Jihye’s birthday was on Christmas and Minhyuk had prepared this for her birthday. For someone like her, who had Minhyuk in her heart, it was a very exciting and pleasant experience.

“I heard that their Korean food here is delicious. I really wanted to try it.”

Today was a special day for Minhyuk too.

Minhyuk and Genie had been friends for a long time now. Ever since they met again, he had only been on the receiving end of his friend’s generosity. She had looked past his eating addiction and treated him without any discrimination. He had always been grateful to her. That was why he wanted to treat her to a meal here and give her a gift.

Then, at that moment, a customer was seated on another table. The guests were very familiar faces.

‘Choego Group’s Kim Hae-Ri...?’

Kim Hae-Ri was a third generation chaebol and was the granddaughter of the Choego Group’s chairman. She was actually accompanying Choego Group’s Chairman Kim Tae-Seong.

“Hello, Chairman.”

“Oh, Minhyuk. Did you come here for a meal?”

“Yes, Chairman. Please enjoy your meal.”

Since world-renowned figures often came here, there was no fuss or commotion. However, Kim Hae-Ri had recently shown a great interest in Minhyuk. In fact, Kim Hae-Ri was actually really pretty. It was to the point that even Jihye felt inferior to her.

‘She’s even taller than me. Tch.’

Kim Hae-Ri was 173 centimeters tall. She was also not hiding her goodwill and interest toward Minhyuk, evident from her gaze.

At that moment, another customer came in. He was an American gentleman carrying a young girl wearing a beanie, in his arms. The man looked surprised when he made eye contact with Minhyuk, an expression that he immediately schooled back to indifference.

Then, the girl in his arms said, “It’s the Food God!!!”

“Hello, little lady.” Minhyuk responded, a small smile on his face.

They also sat down on their table. Everyone was amicable.

However, unlike the peaceful and friendly atmosphere outside, the kitchen was in complete chaos.

“Chef, are you alright?”

“...I made a blunder.” The chef groaned as he stared at his hands that had already turned red. He had accidentally spilled boiling oil on his hands. He could have screamed from the burning pain but he knew that there was a much bigger problem than that.

“I can’t cook with this hand...”

The manager could tell. It was urgent that the chef received treatment now. Furthermore, cooking with that hand was impossible at the moment.

“But outside...” The manager looked awkward and flustered.

There were the heads and successors of two companies, as well as an unidentified gentleman with a little kid. They all came here to enjoy Christmas. So, the manager hurriedly tried to explain the situation.

“The chef has injured his hand and needs to get treated immediately. I will show you to the VIP section of the omakase on the floor below. Of course, we won’t take your money. We’re truly sorry.”

“Cough. Do tell him to go and see a doctor right away.”

Of course, their faces were filled with disappointment. The one that felt very disappointed was the American gentleman.

“...The chef injured his hand?”

“Yes, and we have only one chef. I’m truly sorry.”

Michael truly could not hide his disappointment. Amy was the one that really wanted to come to Korea. The biggest reason why she wanted to come here was because she wanted to try Korean food.

That was also the reason why they came to this place, so they could eat the best Korean food. There was a chance that Amy did not have much time left. That was why Michael could not hide his discomfort and disappointment.

“Amy, the chef is not feeling well so we can’t eat here today.”

“Will the chef be okay?”

She was understanding, showing more concern for the chef’s well-being even though she wanted to try Korean food so much. Michael could only sigh as he hugged his daughter.

Then, the young man sitting at one of the tables said, “Would it be alright if I cook?”