The Secret Investment Formula of a Chemical Genius - Chapter 146



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Episode 146 Fragment

– … … Wouldn’t that be okay?

While I was pondering how to solve this problem, Bli spoke to me.

This is the first time in my life that something like this has happened.

Before I spoke, Bligh had never expressed his opinion first.

Not once until now.

“Why?”

I pretended not to know and accepted the question.

– I understand that people have a high interest in beauty.

Handsome, pretty, and cute.

Humans are animals that are particularly sensitive to sight among other senses.

That’s why I place a lot of importance on what’s visible.

This trend is becoming stronger in modern times with the development of social media.

This led to the development of various plastic surgery techniques.

Of all of these, the thing that can most dramatically change your appearance is diet.

There is a reason why they say that the best plastic surgery is diet.

– I know that there are cases where people deliberately spend money to get liposuction surgery. In addition to cosmetic purposes, obesity is also emerging as a major social problem.

As Bly said.

Obesity has recently emerged as a serious issue.

A whopping 60% of the entire UK population is obese.

Many countries define obesity as a “disease” rather than a “condition.”

Until the modern era, obesity was considered a symbol of wealth.

A time when people did not have an abundance of food to eat.

That means I gained weight.

It was considered a means of showing off one’s wealth, meaning that one could obtain enough food to maintain a certain physique without having to work hard and sweat.

But about 100 years ago from now.

After a chemist named Fritz Haber figured out how to extract nitrogen from the air.

This perception will change dramatically.

Nitrogen fixation.

Nitrogen accounts for a whopping 78% of the atmosphere.

But until now, there was no way to extract nitrogen from the atmosphere.

Literally a pie in the sky.

However, Fritz Haber’s invention of nitrogen fixation made it possible to utilize the abundant nitrogen in the atmosphere.

Nitrogen fixation has revolutionized food production.

Explosive food production.

Thanks to this, mankind was able to be freed from the long-standing problem of hunger.

No, it’s not that bad, but rather to the point where you should be worried about an imbalance in your diet.

“Yes, obesity is a big social problem. Beauty is also a field that people are interested in. However, the problem is that the purpose of the treatment we are currently developing is not ‘obesity treatment’ but ‘burn treatment.’”

– The possibility of side effects due to weight loss is extremely low, at only 0.014%.

“Not low. But humans are creatures who pay more attention to one black ball than to 9,999 white balls.”

Weight loss after the procedure.

Perhaps some people might even welcome it.

It’s not that I don’t know that fact either.

However, only patients with weakened bodies can receive the procedure.

Because you never know what might happen if you suddenly lose a lot of weight.

Even if there is only a tiny possibility, we cannot help but be extremely cautious.

“Do you understand what I mean?”

– I understand, sir. May I read your research paper on the analysis of the human mind?

“Do that.”

As time passed, Bli’s once stiff speech gradually became softer, like that of a real human being.

Even without giving specific orders, it sometimes asks itself to learn, like it does now.

Even recently, requests related to IC watches have continued to come in from Il Sung Electronics.

But I had no intention of accepting it for the time being.

The reason for launching the IC Watch is, in fact, not simply for money.

The intention was more to find out how Blair, an independent AI algorithm that replicated Bli, would interact with people.

Fortunately, no problems have been reported so far.

… … Should we just wait and see?

Let’s put aside our thoughts about Bly for a moment.

I took out the paper I was keeping on my desk.

83 drawings that I developed from images I saw in my dreams.

A vivid appearance that is not at all awkward when compared to an actual photo.

Even though she stared at the man with gray hair for a long time.

The man still didn’t say anything.

Oh, that’s difficult.

He snapped his fingers and placed it next to the desk.

* * *

Except for important matters.

In fact, the company’s work was handled exclusively by Taekang Lee and Manager Seongjae Kim.

But this time, the guy is going away for two weeks on his honeymoon.

I was doing that job instead.

“Sir, the potassium hydroxide inventory level here seems to be slightly different from what I am expecting.”

“I’ll go check it out right away.”

Manager Kim Seong-jae ran out and came back 12 minutes later.

“They said that Cheongsong has already reflected the inventory that will arrive this afternoon.”

Cheongsong is one of three CZTERA partners that recently moved into the area.

“What should I do? Please re-create the inventory list and send it to me… … .”

I checked the clock on the wall.

9:32 am.

Even though it’s afternoon, there aren’t many hours left.

“No. Let’s write it like this.”

“Okay, sir.”

While struggling with the documents for a while.

The cell phone on the desk vibrated.

I chuckled as I checked the message.

“Why are you doing that?”

“Taekang sent me a picture.”

“The deputy representative?”

“Would you like to take a look, sir?”

“Can I take a look… … .”

Contrary to what he said, Manager Kim Seong-jae was also curious, and unable to contain his curiosity, he slowly approached and checked the photo.

A guy wearing a Hawaiian shirt, holding a fish the size of a person’s upper body in one hand and smiling brightly.

– Representative Han! Isn’t it cold there?

“… … That’s typical of a vice president.”

Manager Kim Seong-jae let out an awkward laugh.

“Right?”

Now, even though I told you to stop sending them.

The guy sent me pictures several times a day without fail.

I shook my head and put my phone in my pocket.

After a short break, another hour of wrestling with paperwork.

I don’t know if paperwork is something that suits me, but I’m already feeling tired.

“What’s next on your schedule?”

“We have orientation for new employees today.”

This was also originally planned for Taekang to carry out.

“What should we do?”

“Yes, we should. Are we doing it in the auditorium?”

“yes.”

“Let’s move.”

* * *

This year, a whopping 74 new employees were hired through open recruitment at CZTERA.

Considering that the existing staff consisted of approximately 200 people, it was a considerable number of new hires.

The problem is.

The fact that more than 40,000 people applied for CZTERA’s open recruitment.

A competition rate of 200 to 1.

As expected of people who had made it through tough competition, the new employees gathered in the auditorium were all brimming with confidence.

I was standing on the podium, scanning the crowd with my eyes.

Suddenly.

A familiar face caught my eye.

“Sir. Here.”

“Thank you.”

He put his mouth to the microphone handed to him by Manager Kim Seong-jae.

“Hello, new employees. I am Han Yu-jin, the representative of CZTERA. Originally, Vice President Lee Tae-kang was scheduled to conduct today’s orientation, but due to unavoidable personal circumstances, I will be here instead. I ask for the generous understanding of the new employees.”

“No, sir! It’s even better.”

One of the energetic new employees shouted loudly.

Suddenly, laughter erupted all around.

“Thank you for saying so. I will make sure to tell the Vice President what you just said when he returns from his honeymoon.”

“… … !”

The new employee who spoke up gasped and hurriedly lowered his head.

Another burst of laughter.

I also chuckled when I saw that sight.

“First of all, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the new employees who joined CZTERA.”

I put the mic down and bowed my head toward them.

In that moment, their eyes began to sparkle.

“We, CZTERA, are based on the basic values ​​of environment, society, structure, and ESG… … .”

… … What on earth did this guy prepare for this?

Even though it’s orientation, I don’t want it to be boring.

In the middle of the show, we prepared a lot of things, such as giving prizes to those who answered the quiz correctly, and videos of employees, including myself, actually working.

Let’s look at the reactions of new employees.

Overall, it seemed like he was following along well and not bored.

“Then let’s have lunch and then continue.”

* * *

I was getting up from my seat with my new colleagues and was about to head to the cafeteria.

“Ms. Soo-min.”

Someone called himself.

Looking back, Manager Kim Seong-jae.

“Why are you doing that?”

“Wait a minute, this way.”

Manager Kim Seong-jae gestured toward me as if telling me to follow him.

“All right.”

It was a bit strange for a moment.

He followed Manager Kim Seong-jae and moved to his seat.

And there it is.

“It’s been a while, Mr. Jeong Su-min.”

A little while ago.

The man standing on the podium greeted her with a bright smile.

* * *

“Thank you for your hard work, Manager. Enjoy your meal.”

“I’m going to go out now.”

As if all his work was done, Manager Kim Seong-jae left with a relieved look on his face.

“Please sit down.”

“Understood, sir.”

… … Representative.

Jeong Su-min.

My successor is someone who was a part-time lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at Korea University.

I never thought I’d see you here again… … .

When I spotted him among the new employees sitting in the auditorium, I was honestly a little surprised.

“Did you quit school completely?”

“yes.”

“Now, there will be no one to bully Jeong Su-min at school.”

I’m struggling here and there.

It is becoming established knowledge that Professor Cho Jae-hong is already out.

He was barking outside the school, but not even the media was paying attention to him.

“Do you really think so?”

“… … .”

“You were once a part-time lecturer yourself, so you probably know how closed off this place is. After graduating from Korea University, I knocked on the doors of many other schools, but not a single one of them would accept me.”

Jeong Su-min smiled bitterly.

The organization has its own unique, closed culture.

The atmosphere is such that we can ignore moderate amounts of corruption.

Whether we know it or not, this culture is prevalent among professors.

however.

What Jeong Su-min did was an act that directly contradicted that.

The downfall of Jo Jae-hong.

It was Jeong Su-min’s accusation that provided the decisive turning point.

Surely, from the outside, it would seem like a righteous act.

But from the professors’ point of view.

In some ways, what Jeong Su-min did was close to insubordination.

Something they absolutely cannot tolerate.

“So you quit being a part-time lecturer?”

“I need to make a living by putting food on the table. That’s why I submitted my documents to several places that would accept me.”

“I think someone as young as Jeong Su-min would have been sought after by many places.”

In terms of academic background, Jeong Su-min also graduated from one of the top universities in our country and received a master’s degree.

He also has a considerable level of knowledge that allows him to work as a part-time lecturer at a Korean university.

“What the heck. Except for this place, I was rejected from all the other document screenings. Maybe there was an internal age limit, but I couldn’t even pass the threshold. After going through this myself, I realized how hard it is for kids these days to get jobs.”

Jeong Su-min looked at me with a self-deprecating smile.

“Do you feel uncomfortable with my joining CZTERA?”

“No. That’s not what I meant when I asked the question. I just saw a familiar face among the new employees and wanted to talk to him.”

“So does that mean I can keep going?”

“Of course. But isn’t there an age gap between you and your peers?”

“Yes. That’s why everyone calls me ‘hyung’ and ‘oppa’ in private.”

He is in his early 30s.

There is quite an age gap between him and the other new employees, who are in their mid-20s at most and late 20s at most.

“I ask for your continued support, Mr. Jeong Su-min.”

“That’s what I have to say. I’ll try my best, sir.”

Jeong Su-min firmly grabbed the hand I held out.

* * *

“Grandma will make a delicious dinner right away. Just the two of you go play for a bit.”

Nod nod!

“……yes.”

Eunsu tries to focus on the puzzle again.

Natasha grabbed his sleeve and pointed with her finger.

“excuse me.”

Crackle crackle.

“curious.”

The place Natasha pointed to was the old man’s room.

“… … .”

“let’s go.”

Eventually, the two children, unable to overcome their curiosity, tiptoed inside.

“… … !”

“… … !”

A room full of papers piled up.

Machines with many wires tangled like earthworms.

It looks like a weird scientist’s lab from an animation.

The two children’s eyes grew wide.

For children, this house is a refuge and a playground.

I’ve been exploring every nook and cranny for quite some time.

Suddenly.

Eun-soo’s eyes landed on something on the desk.

In a complex picture like a puzzle piece.