Time Mansour - Chapter 123



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Episode 123 Even in small things

The weather is cloudy.

The sky is covered with clouds here and there.

“There’s no need to look at the weather forecast.”

As I took a step to go outside, I looked up at the sky and stopped walking.

I hesitated for a moment in front of the villa’s entrance, then quickly made up my mind and turned around.

I went back to the house and stepped on the floorboards with my knees. I knelt down, straightened my back, and hung the umbrella on my fingertips.

I crawled back out of the house, put my umbrella away, zipped it up, and fixed my bag.

“Is it because the weather is so bad? I don’t want to go any further.”

The grumbling I let out seeped into the air. My legs, which had become even heavier due to the wind that was full of moisture, were struggling to keep up with the steps that wouldn’t come off.

I got a call from this representative asking to meet up in person.

‘That’s not all, is it?’

Although the representative did not explain the exact details.

According to Manager Chae, the project was being delayed because of Kubernetes. I thought that might be why they were looking for me.

Kubernetes.

It is an open source product similar to the platform product I was in charge of.

It’s not a completely unfamiliar product, but it’s something that’s within my skill set.

So, without asking for details, I just said that I understood.

“I hope it doesn’t rain when I come.”

There are rare white clouds mixed in like squid among the black clouds.

I was thinking of getting back home quickly before the rain started pouring down.

If I talk to this representative for too long, I’ll get fooled.

We must have a brief conversation and come back.

With that determination, I boarded the subway.

**

I’ve always thought that this representative was a difficult person.

I thought you rarely revealed your true feelings.

Maybe that was my bias against successful businessmen.

Today, especially, it’s unusual.

“But Youngjun, aren’t you getting married?”

The conversation was very comfortable. We started the conversation on a light topic.

“Yes? Marriage?”

I asked back at the unexpected question.

The representative smiles and pours coffee into a cup. The cup turns black.

“Youngjun, you’re old enough now. It’s time for you to get married.”

“Suddenly?”

“Hey. It wasn’t all of a sudden. I’m almost forty. Then again…”

Then he began to explain why he should get married.

The representative’s nagging continues endlessly.

Was this representative originally such a talkative person?

As the psychological distance between me and the representative gradually decreases.

Instead.

“It’s sad to live alone when you’re old. And think about it. If you get married and have kids now, you’ll be 50 soon. If you want to raise kids after 50…

Blood was coming out of my ears.

Now I think I understand why this manager was so angry.

I felt the same way when they tried to scout me as the center director.

This guy is very persistent.

Once he got into it, he never backed down.

I guess it’s because of that kind of persistence that this representative got to that position.

“Okay. I’m not seeing anyone right now, so what kind of marriage is this? Are you getting married alone?”

“That’s right. That’s why I’m saying this. There’s someone really nice… Should I make room for him?”

Representative Lee does his best until the end, no matter how small the task.

‘I’d rather go back to an uncomfortable relationship.’

I’m more tired now than before.

“Okay. I’m not thinking about getting married yet.”

“Surely not… Youngjun, you’re not a single person, are you?”

“I’m not a single person. I’m just busy these days. So I don’t have time to meet anyone right now.”

“Oh. I heard that too. I heard you run a welfare corporation?”

“No. I don’t run it myself. The corporation is affiliated with Wolgyesa. I just rent out the building.”

Good job, said the cannon, smiling as he fiddled with his coffee cup.

And then the story about the welfare corporation continued.

phew.

Fortunately, I managed to change the subject. I was letting my guard down while thinking that.

“But you really don’t care? What do you think? Let’s meet up and have a meal just once.”

“···”

The conversation returned to its original point. I looked at Representative Lee with an expression of bewilderment without realizing it.

“That… Representative? Is this really why you called me today?”

“Ah. No. That’s not it… Sorry. I forgot.”

Representative Lee, who had been trying to persuade me for a long time.

He put down his coffee cup with an awkward smile at my words.

‘If you’re having trouble running Kubernetes, I thought it might be a data-related issue. There are few experts in that field in Korea.’

As I was organizing my thoughts like that, I was making some reasonable guesses about what the problem might be.

But suddenly.

“AI?”

The unexpected questions continued.

“Yes. We are planning to sign a contract with that company, and I was wondering if Youngjun could look into it with us.

“No, sorry. That’s a different subject.”

“If it’s really difficult, could you just observe the company’s explanation? I’ll give you a stipend.”

“I’m sorry. I’m blind because of AI. I can’t tell even if I really look at it.”

Although I have a wider range of skills than others, artificial intelligence is not included in them.

So I continued to show my discomfort.

The representative looked at me with a slightly uncomprehending expression.

‘I understand why you reacted that way.’

Because when other people look at us, we all look like people who use computers.

So how should I explain this to this non-expert representative?

I was thinking about it for a moment.

“Really? Then there’s nothing I can do.”

‘huh?’

This representative backed down too easily.

I was rather embarrassed by the way this persistent representative backed down after just a few words.

Even if it’s suspicious, it’s too suspicious.

This time, on the contrary, I tilted my head and looked at the representative.

however.

Without caring about my appearance like that.

“Don’t you really think about it more than that?”

The representative repeated the same words again.

‘This guy… this…’

Only then did I realize why you had called me today.

It wasn’t artificial intelligence or Kubernetes.

“I guess he just called me to introduce me to someone.”

The intentions were clearly revealed.

The more we talked, the clearer the representative’s purpose became.

“Okay. I’m really busy these days.”

“Really. I think there’s someone who would suit Youngjun well.”

Just have some coffee. No, I don’t want to meet anyone yet.

So, a fierce battle of words ensued between me and this representative.

Because I don’t think this conversation will ever end.

at last.

“Sorry, I have to go now. I have an appointment later.”

I had no choice but to make promises that didn’t exist.

He stood up from his seat, pointing to his watchless wrist.

“Okay. Anyway, please think about it and be sure to contact me later.”

Representative Lee leaves room for change until the very end.

Why are you suddenly doing that?

“ha.”

As I was going down the elevator, I let out a sigh without realizing it.

I’m not sure why you’re trying to introduce me to a girl.

But one thing was certain.

“How much longer will I have to suffer?”

It was clear that it was going to be a hassle from now on.

He is a persistent gentleman.

I know from experience that he is not the type of person to give up easily.

There is no malice, only enthusiasm. He is just someone who is purely trying his best.

“I can’t really say anything… really.”

I guess I’ll just not answer the phone for a while.

Thinking like that, I went outside.

Thud thud.

Before I knew it, rain was falling from the sky.

Spring rain pouring down heavily.

To exaggerate a little, the raindrops were almost as thick as my forearm.

“···”

It was just my impression. My impression.

I only walked a few steps like that, but the bottom of my pants were already soaking wet.

A blue light winks across the crosswalk.

Ignore the temptation to run quickly.

“It’s hard. Let’s cross next time.”

I folded my umbrella and went under the awning of the convenience store. I was waiting for the traffic light to change while looking at the falling raindrops.

“Hello, teacher!”

Suddenly someone popped out from behind me.

“Huh? What’s going on here? Where are you going?”

He opened his eyes wide and asked Junwoo, who suddenly appeared.

“This is an academy. I go to a coding academy!”

Junwoo folded his umbrella and came next to me. Then he nodded as if nothing had happened.

I looked at Junwoo with a slightly surprised expression on my face.

“Do you go to an academy in Gangnam?”

“Only during your vacation. This academy is famous here.”

Junwoo nodded vigorously. Wow. He really works hard. An elementary school student goes to an academy all the way from Ansan to Gangnam by himself.

“This is truly amazing.”

I gave a thumbs up. I couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

“Isn’t it hard to come here alone?”

“Not at all. Going to school is fun! Oh! Of course, not as much as when the teacher teaches.”

Junwoo corrected his words, perhaps thinking he had made a mistake while speaking.

The way they were being polite in a way that was unusual for children seemed to remind me of Da-eun.

The children are a good influence on each other. I look at them with a happy look on my face, thinking that way.

Before I knew it, the traffic light had changed.

“Oh, the signal changed. Sir. I’ll go and check. I’m late today.”

Junwoo nodded and pressed the button on the umbrella.

Chook.

The dream unfolds before my eyes. I walk out with an umbrella over my shoulder, exposed to the wind and rain, avoiding puddles.

“I guess I should work harder too.”

While muttering like that, he followed Junwoo’s footsteps and followed him.

**

the next day.

As if it never rained.

The sun was shining down from the sky.

We headed to Wonderland, leaving behind the weather that had changed completely in one day.

‘Actually, there’s nothing to do even if you go to the facility.’

Since I met Junwoo briefly yesterday.

I’m thinking of the kids after a long time.

The studio door was wide open.

“Oh! Hello, Director.”

“Youngjun. It’s been a while.”

There were no children, only grown adults.

I saw Director Lee and Manager Chae chatting away.

“On weekends, the two of you just live here.”

“Why? Are you dissatisfied?”

“No. It looks nice.”

He answered vaguely as if he was annoyed and placed his bag on the table.

As soon as I threw my bag down and leaned back on my chair,

“Huh! What did the CEO say?

Manager Chae turned his head and looked at me.

“I’ve never seen Manager Chae’s predictions come true.”

“Why? Not Kubernetes?”

“What is Kubernetes? It doesn’t matter at all.”

“Then why did you call the director?”

“I don’t know. What do you do with artificial intelligence?”

“AI? Sir. You don’t know how to do it?”

Manager Chae shook his head as if it was obvious that I was bad at math.

“But. This is just my opinion. I think the AI ​​thing was just an excuse, and he called me to introduce me to a woman.”

“To our CEO? To the director? Why?”

“I don’t know. Anyway, I don’t know why, but he’s incredibly persistent. I guess I’ll have to avoid him for a while.”

I was briefly explaining to Manager Chae about meeting the CEO yesterday.

Suddenly.

I realized that the manager wasn’t saying anything.

So I turned my head and looked at this manager.

The director just stood there with his mouth open in a daze.

“I think it’s because of me.”

He makes eye contact with me and smiles awkwardly.

For a moment, I didn’t understand what the director was saying.

moment.

Something flashed through my mind.

“Wait a minute… That… Could it be… That’s the director?”

He pointed at this room with his finger.

“Maybe not? You’ve been bothering me a lot lately anyway.”

I can’t help but laugh at the sight of this irritated manager.

“I’m sorry, Youngjun. It’s already a mess these days. Get married. Meet someone. That’s why I keep running away here.”

“But why the director?”

“I guess that’s because among my close friends, the only male person is Youngjun. My brother and I work together, so we’ve seen each other’s faces a few times.”

“Just try it. Just pretend you don’t know and go out there.”

Manager Chae laughed and clapped his hands.

In an instant, the studio was filled with laughter.

I thought something was strange.

The representative’s appearance yesterday was unusually awkward.

I guess the unique atmosphere has changed because it’s my younger sibling’s business.

This representative is also my older brother before being a representative.

no.

however.

Does it usually happen that an older brother introduces a guy to his younger sibling?

Well. Anyway.

“Wow, should I just go instead? Don’t you think it’d be fun?”

As long as Manager Chae continues to tease me for the time being.

Still, it was less of a hassle than I thought, so I was glad.