Chemistry

Jungwoo turned his eyes to Song Young-young who was reviewing the meeting materials with a passionate look in his eyes among the general researchers.

As I listened to her and the public researchers chattering while resting, Jung learned some facts.

For example, Songpoyong's first lab was used by Aces in the Central Institute. She was a graduate researcher from a famous university in Germany. Of course, colleges from other public bonds were not inferior.

"You don't know your own destiny? ’

In Seoul University, where I barely studied and blew my nose, no one knew my name. Everyone who sees it as a historical place has a lot of pride to add to the explanation.

“Let's start with Team 1. ”

As the travel path began to speak, PT materials came to mind on the wall.

“Our team's Ferrovskyte solar cell is rated 18.1% conversion efficiency at the Renewable Energy Lab. It's now the second-largest domestic record. We plan to increase our efficiency by 3% in the future to achieve world-class leadership. ”

In a calm atmosphere, the meeting proceeded to the four heavens. Questions about the progress of the study, new opinions or discussions. It really felt like a gathering place for intellectuals.

“Our three teams contact the heavy naphtha fluid bed decomposition process is · · · · · ·. ”

Yesterday, the terminology of the professional researchers that would have sounded like alien language was stuck in my ears like my mother's nagging. Jungwoo unwittingly fixed his tie and fixed his posture. He also now has the knowledge and ability to work in this atmosphere.

"Let's not freak out. ’

Ten minutes later, four team leaders, the head researcher, grabbed Mike.

“KG's quest for ‘Natural Seasoning Research' came to the conclusion stage. ”

A lot of seasoning products came up on the PT screen that were very familiar to Jungwoo. It's like "again," making Mother's hand.

“The researchers focused on creating flavor enhancers that did not disturb the palate, judged consumers to be dissatisfied with artificial flavors caused by various food additives. ”

The chemical formulas of the resulting food additives appear on the screen.

“The evaluation panel tested for products with new nucleotide compounds has shown less artificial flavor than other products. ”

Like the first team, I wanted to be able to finish the report, but suddenly the researcher who was sitting at the top grabbed Mike.

“The study was successful, but you said KG food was close, right? ”

“No, that's right. ”

This question darkened the normal expression.

“This is something to think about regardless of the outcome. Will the client be able to reconcile the project? ”

The profoundly ringing voice inside the conference room made me feel like I was in a higher position than any researcher in the room. As he opened his mouth, the atmosphere of the gathering of intellectuals turned into the feeling of a hearing chair in a flash.

Jungwoo saw his name tag on his robe.

Senior Researcher Shin Yun-seok.

‘Ahh · · · · · · · · · ·. ’

It reminds me of the conversation the public bonds had earlier. Tales about the highest rank you can climb in the lab. Shin Yun-seok was a member of the board of directors.

Shin Yun-seok glanced at the meeting room and threw his gaze to the place where the public houses were sitting. Jungwoo was also sitting there, so his eyes met for a moment.

‘Hehe, expressionless. ’

Whether it contained the strictness of an elderly researcher, Jungwoo was under considerable pressure just by facing each other.

“Public bonds. Do you know why? ”

Weekly meetings were also a time for inexperienced researchers to learn.

The exhaustion I was thinking about raised my hand first.

“Rival companies like the best party or grassroots have sodium glutamate as a base, but KG foods use nucleotides. Is it because it tastes less irritating? MSG is what consumers are looking for, not natural ingredients. ”

“Exhaust researcher. I thought you said Kaist was out? ”

“That's right.”

“A reasonable analysis. Anybody else? ”

“Because of the reduction of food additives, the sweetness of the molecule has weakened, and therefore the sweetness has fallen. ”

“It could be. Name. ”

“I'm Cho Sung-hwan.”

Cho Sung-hwan also commented consecutively. Other public bonds continued to speak when the atmosphere became unfolding using each chemical tradition.

‘The training period is so intense. ’

When I went in order, I naturally noticed Shin Yoon-suk's gaze was drawn to Jungwoo, who was the seventh sitting.

“I've never seen you before. ”

He smiled slightly at this question.

“I'm the intern today, Dr. Shin. ”

“An intern?”

Jungwoo bows his head and says, "Limited rain.” I said.

“Do you have something to say? ”

I tried to shake my head in Shin Yoon-suk's eyes. It was because the chemical knowledge that popped into my head didn't add to my opinion any more than what the other public had said.

"Huh?

Jung, who unconsciously turned his gaze to the PT screen, had to swallow a groan because the chemical formula of the new seasoning, which was made by the four teams, suddenly began to look like a constellation with several stars of elements.

"Is this insight possible with just chemistry? ’

Floating constellations on top of PT screen like 3D images.

‘That's a clotting inhibitor. That's preservatives. Edible pigments. Antioxidant. Metal remover · · · · · · · ·. ’

Food additives gathered and formed a massive cluster. In other words, the universe in seasoning?

The strange thing was that the trajectory of the clustered galaxies was literally secondhand heating. It was a placenta where stars, solar systems and constellations collided and lost their light.

And...

At its center was a presence, nucleotide, that breaks all the balance, such as an analogous black hole.

‘It keeps overlapping with reality, so if you look at it, you might not be able to distinguish it from the truth. ’

Staring at a galaxy turned upside down. Jungwoo blinks reflectively to narrow the distance from reality.

“You don't have an opinion. ”

“No.”

He unknowingly mutters, following the chemical signals seen in a strange view.

“This must have been a failure from the start. ”

Jung, who was depressed by the new recruits' sad point, looked at Jung as if he was overwhelmed by this.

“Hey, intern. Didn't you hear the research was successful? ”

“Really? That's weird. We can't succeed like that. ”

Other responsible researchers smiled at Jungwoo, who was making a serious face pointing to the PT screen.

“Team Leader Jung. It's because the intern doesn't know anything yet. ”

“I like that attitude. ”

Team Leader Jung, who had already become low pressure, asked Jungwoo.

“Tell me something, intern. There's no reason to think that. ”

Jungwoo opened his mouth as he looked.

“The interaction between the additives is unstable. because those nucleotides are interfering. ”

Chung said, swallowing a sigh of 'hoo’.

“The new compound we've been developing for four weeks is the problem? ”

“The output itself is great, but should it be a composition fee? They're not getting along very well. ”

“What are you talking about? ”

“That's it.”

Once everyone noticed, Jung felt like there was no turning back.

“Can I touch that PT chemistry for a second? ”

Chung turned his head to Shin Yoon-suk. Shin Yoon-suk, who was watching quietly, once looked at Jungwoo, then nodded.

Team Leader Jung motioned to Jungwoo.

“Go ahead.”

Jungwoo stood by the researcher operating the PT and quickly began to adjust the formula figures.

It took some time, so I opened my mouth at the same time.

“Human perception of taste information is just a very chemical reaction. For example, if you go to a restaurant and you order stir-fried beef. ”

Jungwoo thought of the menu that was actually selling at Mother's Restaurant.

“From the frying pan to the roaring sound of jabbles, the fragrant aroma that rises, the flavor that comes from the seasoning, the juice of the meat itself, and the tender, melting texture. They're usually called flavors. ”

Tadahak.

‘Enzymatic beef powder thickens concentration. Concentrated meatloaf allows particles to spread more gently, while defatting soybean and gluten absorb faster. ’

Numeric adjustments of all compound binding formulas were completed.

“Seasoning is a highly chemical reaction that artificially mimics all of this. So, look. ”

With the new formula, the seasoning universe in the air was with the nucleotide black hole and did not lose its light at all.

Jungwoo watched the food additives that were doing their part.

“We have to start with how the chemical structure that determines this flavor reacts well to the tip of the tongue. ”

“Who knows? So, what's this? ”

“It's an artificial seasoning that makes it even better if you add it to a stir-fried beef. ”

Efficient reconstitution of molecular structure to deliver flavor properly. It was appearing to be very simple in Jungwoo's gaze.

“How can you guarantee that you're just being spontaneous? Consumers want natural flavor, so they made it taste like it. I'm positive. This was wrong from the start? ”

Information that can be seen by Jung but not by Jung Team Leader. In fact, I felt frustrated at the moment that I could decide what to do with the result.

How do I explain the form of an apology to an invisible person?

“Chemicals are harmful to the human body because they are chemical, and natural materials are harmless from the beginning. It's a chemical hater's mind. I'm not saying that's the case with a normal team leader. ”

“Hey, intern! ”

The meeting room came to a standstill, thanks to Jung's increased voice. As the atmosphere became dull, the faces of the public buildings sitting next to Jungwoo changed.

“What a funny thing to say. ”

It was Shin Yoon-suk who broke the static.

Jungwoo looked at Shin Yun-seok and stopped. The person who was expressionless all the time laughed, and nothing was scarier than that. I can't say I have a bright impression.

Chung looked at Shin Yoon-seok with a fierce face.

“You heard him, Dr. Shin. It's him. ”

“If you don't deserve it, why don't you just make a sample and test it? ”

“It was written by a puppy intern. What do you see as a formal project · ·”

Shin Yoon-suk's eyes sparkled.

“Hey, normal! ”

With a thunderous shout, Team Leader Jung's eyes fluttered.

“How many years of research have you done? What's your opinion on the subject of puppies? I was right. You're wrong. ”

“Stop, Sunbae? ”

“What would you say if I told you that you were from KG food without this validation? ”

Seeing Shin Yun-seok smiling, Jung became deaf and dumb. I immediately turned my head to the researchers of the four teams.

“Make a sample right now. ”

Chung said, losing his temper.

“It takes 10 minutes to verify. In the meantime, we're working on the next issue, Dr. Shin. ”

Watching Shin Yoon-seok nodding his head, he swallowed the saliva.

"That's a great personality. ’

I felt that the temperature difference between coloring and smiling was too large. Other researchers did not look as puzzled as those sitting next to them, because they were accustomed to such behavior by Shin Yoon-suk.