Chapter 263:

Chapter 263:

Chapter 263

He knew that he could smile like this because he had gone through a lot of struggles and overcome them.

He felt proud to see his former classmates achieve such great things.

Of course, not everything was praiseworthy.

They also made some pathetic remarks, especially those who had juniors under them.

Oh Min-jae sighed and said.

“I got promoted to deputy manager this time, but you wouldn’t believe how arrogant that kid is...”

Kang Chang-seok was in the same boat.

“I also got a junior in the next department, but he doesn’t listen to me at all...”

Watching them, Yoo-hyun couldn’t help but laugh.

He knew too well how pathetic they were in the beginning.

They were so pitiful that Choi Seul-ki, who was watching them, made a sarcastic comment.

“There’s no junior worse than Chang-seok oppa.”

“Seul-ki, why are you picking on me since a while ago?”

“I only beat one guy.”

“Kkkkkk.”

Everyone chuckled at Choi Seul-ki’s words.

Yoo-hyun, who was laughing with them, suddenly remembered his junior from the past.

‘I wonder if he joined the company this time?’

He was a memorable junior, even though it was a long time ago.

Yoo-hyun lifted his glass alone.

The alcohol tasted quite bitter.

They were chatting away like that.

Jeong Da-bin gestured quietly to Yoo-hyun.

“Oppa, can I talk to you for a minute?”

“Sure.”

Yoo-hyun followed Jeong Da-bin outside.

There were a few plastic chairs in front of the tripe restaurant.

Sitting next to her like this reminded him of the time they talked in Geoje.

He never imagined that Jeong Da-bin would have a connection with Jeong Da-hye back then.

He recalled the absurd moment when he met Jeong Da-hye and smiled unconsciously.

Jeong Da-bin asked bluntly.

“Oppa, do you know how Da-hye is doing?”

“A little bit.”

“How is she?”

“You can find out if you search for her company.”

“Why didn’t you contact her if you’re interested in her?”

Jeong Da-bin pouted her lips and Yoo-hyun said with a smile.

“It’s not like that.”

“Then what is it?”

“There’s something like that.”

“Hey, just tell me.”

Jeong Da-bin poked his ribs and he asked her a meaningful question.

“Did you give her my number by any chance?”

“No. Why would she ask for it?”

“She might ask for it.”

“Why? Is there something going on?”

Jeong Da-bin turned her body sideways and asked him when it happened.

Drrrrr.

The sliding door opened and Kang Chang-seok’s drunken voice came out.

“Hey, Han Yu-hyun, come back in.”

“Geez. He has no sense at all.”

Jeong Da-bin sighed heavily.

Yoo-hyun got up from his seat and said.

“I’ll go. Let’s go, Da-bin. We have to enjoy today.”

“Well, fine. But we’re going to play long.”

“Good.”

Yoo-hyun smiled brightly at Jeong Da-bin’s words.

At that moment.

The Spirit Company in New York was in the middle of its morning work.

A strange man entered the busy office.

He headed towards an Asian woman.

He asked her who was making data frantically.

“Are you Ellis Jeong by any chance?”

“Yes. What can I do for you?”

When Jeong Da-hye turned her head and answered, the man handed her a rose.

“This is a gift for you.”

“Why are you giving this to me?”

She asked with a bewildered expression and the man said in a serious voice.

“It’s from a customer who wants to celebrate your project success.”

“Who is that customer?”

“I can’t tell you that. Well then.”

“But how did you know? It was a secret.”

-How can that be a secret?

“I didn’t even leave my name. Oh, maybe you were thinking of me.”

He asked mockingly and she flared up.

-No, I wasn’t.

“Haha. But it’s nice to hear your voice.”

-Are you kidding me right now?

“No. I’m serious.”

-...

A brief silence followed, mixed with her rough breathing.

He gave her a break and she composed herself.

She sounded calm like the Jeong Da-hye he remembered from the past.

-Anyway, don’t ever do this again.

“Oh. You’re not expecting it again, are you?”

-Are you going to be shameless until the end?

Of course, she couldn’t stay that way for long.

She returned to the new Jeong Da-hye at his playful voice.

He found her adorable and lovely.

His words were filled with laughter naturally.

“Haha. Call me when you come to Korea.”

-I have no reason to go there.

“You’ll come someday. Or I can go there too.”

-I’m hanging up.

Even in an angry situation, she never hung up first.

She always said she would hang up like this.

It was her consideration hidden behind her prickly appearance.

He smiled and said.

“Okay. Take care. Congratulations again.”

-...

The call ended with a lingering feeling.

He looked at the time on the screen and saw that they had talked for quite a while.

For her, who valued time so much, it was a lot of investment in him.

She must have hated getting anything for free.

“You’re still the same.”

He lifted his head with a snort of laughter.

It was a bright and clear day.

And time passed by.

He heard some good news from the company one by one.

Then one day at 4 am.

When everyone was asleep, his phone rang.

Jiiing

It was a group text from Go Seong-cheol senior engineer .

It included a picture of the panel lighting up .

-We secured 20 good products. We will transfer them to IC bonding work after panel gluing is completed .

His words sounded like he was grinning from ear to ear .

He checked the message with his blurry eyes and smiled .

“You worked hard .”

It wasn’t just part 2 .

Everyone from the Future Product Research Center and CTO also worked hard to make this panel .

The yield might look low by the number of good products , but it wasn’t bad for a start .

The most time-consuming part had gone smoothly .

It was something to celebrate .

But there were people who couldn’t see it positively .

At that moment .

Maeng Gi-yong senior engineer , who checked the text , held his forehead .

“Oh , no . The bomb has been passed on .”

He would have preferred it if the panel didn’t work .

He knew it was a bad thought , but he couldn’t help thinking that way .

Why ?

If the panel worked well but the module didn’t , he would have to clean up the mess .

The IC had too many experimental technologies , so he was more anxious .

He couldn’t sleep at all .

That morning , Yoo-hyun greeted Maeng Gi-yong senior engineer cheerfully when he came to work .

His face looked unusually dark .

“Maeng senior engineer , did you see the panel picture ?”

“Uh ... yeah .”

“Now we just have to do well .”

“Do you want to die , Yoo-hyun ?”

“Hey , don’t be afraid . Come on , let’s go attach the IC .”

“Ha ...”

Yoo-hyun grabbed Maeng Gi-yong senior engineer’s hand and led him .

He understood how he felt , but nothing would change by being afraid .