Chemistry

“Yes, chief. Let me know if you need anything. I'll give you as much support as I can with the basic materials. ”

“Thank you, Center Leader. ”

Chief Lee Jung-cheol bowed his head to Chong Tae-sun and looked back at Jung-woo.

“Other departments are also gathering in the conference room. Go ahead.”

Jungwoo stepped out the door and stopped. Zhang Tai Lin has sent a heavy pressure gaze that ‘Raise the status of KG chemistry until the end.'

‘Hmph.'

I couldn't help but smile. I had no idea I was going to start working as a representative researcher on the first day at the Foundation Material Center.

“Mr. Jungwoo. ”

The chief walked in the hallway and talked to me.

“I heard it through the wind. He's a special recruiter."

“Oh, yes. ”

“Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help. We need the opinions of as many experts as possible. This lineage has a considerable amount of Eugene Chemical breath, so we need to be as prepared as possible. ”

“I'll try.”

Lee Jung-cheol, with a keen eye, was a key practitioner of the company's TS&D market pioneering team. I also learned from his conversation with the head of the center that he was putting his life on the line for this tender.

‘I don't know what I can do. ’

The chief's arrival was in the laboratory meeting room inside the basic materials that Jungwoo was familiar with.

There were many people in suits and gowns around the U-shaped table, so Jungwoo moved to find a spot. Then I found Oh Sung-joo sitting among the researchers.

“Seungju? ”

“Jungwoo?”

Then I suddenly remembered that Oh Seung-joo was going on a business trip during the morning briefing. Jungwoo bows his head and greets.

“What are you doing here? ”

“The centers told me to go. ”

“He sent you on a joint venture? ”

Oh Seung Joo was surprised for a moment, then nodded his head as if he knew it would happen soon.

“Jungwoo, this is your first time, right? This is Chongchan and Jin. They're both my motives. ”

Jungwoo turned his eyes to two researchers about the same age as Oh Seung Ju.

“Hello."

I said hello to my classmates, and Seung Joo pointed to the chair next to me.

“Don't just stand there. Sit here. ”

“No, I'm in the back. ”

“I'm representing the basic materials. Why are you behind me? The director didn't send you because he trusted you. ”

Thanks to that trust, Jung got to sit next to the three researchers in charge. But I wasn't happy at all.

‘Expectations are good, but I keep worrying. Wait, this is Ace's destiny? ’

I laughed. When will I get this attention again in my life? Jung tried to relax his trembling heart to enjoy this moment. All you have to do is do what you can without violating the terms and conditions. Then, on the 25th of this month, you get your first salary.

"Well, I guess I can't help it. ’

When I thought of the money, the tension gradually disappeared.

Jungwoo sat still and listened to the conversation of three people.

Soon after, I learned that Oh Seung Joo came here in collaboration with fire-fighting equipment, Kim Jong-chan and Jin Soo. Behind them were senior, general researchers who followed to support them.

I don't see Bo-young. ’

The daily greeting was quiet, but for now. Then, I noticed the related documents in front of Kim Jong-chan.

“Jong-chan. Can I take a look at this? ”

“Well, here we go. ”

Jong-chan Kim, who handed over the document, turned his head to Seungju Oh.

“Victory. This is him, right? I heard that I got my intern ticket right in front of Dr. Shin. ”

“That's right."

“You look smart. ”

“You're actually smart. And he's a researcher with a wheelchair. ”

“Oh, you were a team leader? ”

Jungwoo smiled at the joke-like conversation between the two of them. I even received a corporate card from Human Resources. I just carry it around because I don't know when to use it.

As soon as Jung glanced at the document, I began to read it with interest. It was a report for a bid of [10 new medicines, 20 existing medicines].

Meanwhile, the chief turns on the beam projector and stands in front of the single-phase microphone.

“Who's coming · · ·”

Sweet.

The chief paused because someone came into the conference room and said again as he sat down.

“Now that you're here, I'll get started. The evaluation bid scheduled for 2 p.m. is the same as it was 3 years ago. ”

As Jung read the document, he suddenly turned his head to the strange aura that felt behind his back.

Song Bo-young, who was sitting with her head wet, was watching herself with her mouth open. Why are you sitting there? After leaving a short answer 'That's it’ in her gaze, I focused on the document again.

After reviewing the chief's explanation and the document in his hand, I understood what was going on.

The day of bidding to improve the quality of various fire-fighting goods, led by the Korea Institute of Fire and Industry Technology.

In order to respond to this, affiliated practitioners, developers, and laboratory support professionals who produce relevant items gathered to prepare for bidding against other companies.

“· · In the 28 most controversial digestive meds competition, we plan to appeal to assess improvements relative to third-party products adopted 3 years ago. We need your close cooperation. Requires real-time analysis of our strengths, especially over newly created products from competitors. ”

After a brief description of the bus departure at 11: 30 pm, Samsamo gathered for a meeting on their respective fields.

Right now, Jung, who was just watching, only heard conversations between practitioners.

“The 'Lightwater’, which has been improved by KG Industries, is an overall product that can be used for water soluble combustibles with low flash points. ”

Lightwater?

Upon reviewing what I read in the document, I intuitively recalled the action of the medicament in front of my eyes.

Transparent alcoholic lake. It ignites and rains like bubbles. The rain adhered to the surface of the lake to form a film between the fire and air.

"Wow."

The reaction differed from the usual scale of chemical illusions.

The extinguishing of fire and the burning of fire are chemical reactions. Jungwoo understood their conversation as if it were not as difficult as the center manager.

“Focusing on the rapid generation of polymer gels, the oxygen supply dropped from 15% to 13% when combustion was suppressed. ”

Then I raised my hand to speak to the developer team's honor representative.

“Hey, ball deputy. ”

“Yes?”

“I think there's a way to lower the oxygen supply in this lightwater. ”

Jungwoo searched the area and not the area more quickly in the illusion of burning lakes and bubble rain.

“3-Dimethylaminopropylamine to a fluorinated surfactant. Wow, this is hard to pronounce. By the way, I think this additive should be mixed in different ratios to make the gel more efficient. Estimated approximate oxygen supply · ·"

I approximated the reaction rate at which the other bubble rains were falling.

“I think I can pull it down to about 11%. ”

“Two, two percent more? ”

He said he couldn't believe it, so he took a pen out of his cleaning gown and handed it to me using a chemical formula.

“The ratio of addition looks good, about one to 0.35. ”

“I need to review this. ”

In this comment, the developers of the affiliates gathered and began to speak loudly.

‘By the way, the alcohol lake is on fire. It's horrible.'

I was lucky that I was in a fantasy world.

Jungwoo gladly turned his head, congratulating him on delivering the footage that was only visible to him to others. Then, Song Bo-young looked at herself with a round glare.

Song Bo-young asked as if she was waiting.

“You're improving a product that's already been researched? Is that really possible? ”

“Maybe.”

When the researchers who were discussing agreed to take the new combination with them, Song Bo-young looked at Song with surprised eyes.

“When did you do your pharmaceuticals? ”

“That's... Well, do I have to? ”

When Jungwoo asked, Song Bo-young became a brooding expression and began her own murmur.

“Someone's pupil. That's a hell of a first day between basic materials. Do I have to know? Do they all have surprising opinions and pretend to be okay with it? A little less angry if you're older than me. ”

Today, Song Bo-young, who also expressed her true jealousy for the rivals, said as if she could not lose.

“Bo-young. Why are you looking so scary? ”

“Never mind, my eyes. I'm just jealous. ”

Jungwoo turns his gaze to attract the nerves in Fluffy Young's eyes, and finds something on her head. Phew, I couldn't help but laugh.

“I'm dying, too. I don't think I'll ever get beaten up by Bo-young in some way. ”

Song Bo-young said, "What can't I do? ’I was filled with curiosity. Jungwoo points to a slightly wet head that flows down her left shoulder.

“It's a little big for a hairpin, those pins. It's kind of cute, though. ”

Chuck looked like he was managing his head in the washroom and rushed to the meeting time. Song Young-young's face changed as she grabbed the tweezers by her hand while grabbing the left side of her head.

“You're really good at making your colleagues laugh. They learn one step, or several, from the morning. ”

“Ugh.”

Song Bo-young trembled with her claws in her hands.

“Let's calm down, Bo-young. Don't get involved.”

She looks at her and breathes and turns to the conversation.

“What research are you participating in? ”

Song Bo-young's eyes lit up with this question.

“A coating that goes into your anti-inflammatory suit. I want the results from the new polymer project to be useful here · · · ah. Now that look. That curiosity, don't listen to it. If you're better than me at this, you'll lose your pride. ”

“I understand.”

“Don't smile. ”

“This is because of some senior's force majeure · ·”

Song Bo-young opened her eyes. When the swelling subsided a lot and her eyes became wide as she sharply shot, Jungwoo shut her mouth to make fun of it.

“Mr. Jungwoo. ”

A research engineer from the development team approached Jungwoo.

“3-Dimethyl, if you adjust the ratio, won't the capsule wear off? ”

“Wait a minute.”

Jungwoo glanced closely at the foam film in his vision on the lake.

“If the oxygen deprivation rate increases but the bubble maintenance time decreases, I think we need to add a silicon-based surfactant. When subtracted from the fluoride by the proportion included. ”

The researcher's questionable gaze began translating into the real-world chemical language, rather than intuitive video, by taking the pen back and writing the formula.

· · · If you reduce the percentage of ethylene glycol added as a anti-freeze agent from the line that maintains the viscosity that sticks to the water when sprinkled on the surface, it will show a little improvement. ”

“This is another offer I'd like to review. How can you be so sure about the effects? ”

“Personal feelings about molecular awareness. If you don't trust it, try the test. ”

“Mr. Jungwoo. I have a question.”

“Wait, me too. ”

When all the researchers from the Lightwater Development Team gathered around Jungwoo, Seungju Oh, who was discussing with the Equipment Development Team on one side, turned his head. And he smiled satisfactorily.

Oh Seung Joo then sat behind Jungwoo and found Song Bo-young listening heavily.

“Bo-young, you go this way. What, you want me to use the base material for Insaidong? Do you like Jungwoo that much? ”

“No! I'm going to bury the bones in the middle of the year. ”

Song Bo-young jumped up and walked to Oh Seung-ju.

* * *

At 1: 30 pm, on the outskirts of Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do.

A bus carrying KG chemistry and its affiliates crossed a mountain pass in Egypt. A 2.5 ton freezer car carrying medicines and equipment followed.

Jungwoo sat alone in the middle of the bus.

In the car, there were only product developers and practitioners who had briefly cooked their faces in the conference room. Oh Seung Joo and his comrades went there because they were riding in a car. At least she has a lot to talk about and less bored.

Jungwoo turned his gaze to the view of the winter valley outside the window.

‘Still, I feel like I'm hanging out for a long time. ’

Although the day was cloudy, there was something relaxing about the foothills and dirt fields that still had snow left around the last month.

However, after passing by, I felt that it would be much colder than Seoul because of the breath from the mouth of the villager.

“Oh, I should have brought a parka. ”

I already felt that Jungwoo's back was slowly getting tired of the voice of the head office practitioner shaking. I heard that they are forcing the fire and conducting an evaluation to shut it down. I also wanted to get there quickly.

“We're here.”

With this chief in the front seat and a voice, the bus stopped at the front door of the Central Fire School. The chief opened the window and told the officials who were in control of the gate.

“KG chemistry.”

“Park in front of the training center. We're starting at the main hall, so gather around. ”

As Jungwoo walked through the door, he noticed a large number of college-style buildings.

‘I'm surprised in this countryside. ’

The bus arrived along an internal road in front of a domed building with the phrase "comprehensive fire training center."

More than 30 people stepped out in turn.

As soon as I got off, I shrugged my body during the rush.

The body temperature seemed to be 5 degrees lower than that of Seoul. It was colder because it was just a forest around it.

Jungwoo, who caught his ear, looked around.

There were more fire-fighting buildings, fire trucks and level drop training towers where each company would participate and bid.

In the parking lot, I saw a special car that looked familiar.

‘That mobile lab must be going to a different place. ’

“Let's go!”

Following the chief's lead, the group makes their way to the headquarters.

As I stepped into the auditorium equipped with 500 seats, hundreds of people who were divided by companies came into Jungwoo's view.

Namyoung Industries and Eugene Chemical are at the forefront. Since then, companies such as KG Chemistry, H Innovation and Taesoo Chemistry have been positioned.

The chief turned his back when he arrived.

“If you need to go to the bathroom, please be seated by 2 o'clock. When the bidding starts, we'll be busy, so you'll need to move around on your own. Make sure you get in touch with me. ”

After the chief's explanation, Jung glanced at the entrance. Oh, Seung-ju and his group don't seem to have arrived yet.

I don't have any close friends, and I think I need to be lonely again because I came alone from basic materials, but someone came to talk to me from the front seat.

“That's a good point. I can't believe I'm seeing Mr. Jungwoo here. ”

He turned around and saw the director of Yoon Jae-gil Research Center, sitting in a luxurious suit, waving his hands.

“Ah, it's been a long time, Centurion. ”

Jungwoo bows his head. Yoon Jae-gil said, turning her back to Jungwoo.

“Since the town hall seminar, I've been very shy with the head of the team, so I'm running the total care team. Why didn't I find it in Miyeon like Jungwoo? How much efficiency has increased. Haha.”

“You're welcome.”

Jungwoo felt slightly sorry for the difficulties of the researchers working under the state.

“Isn't the head of the main team with you? ”

“It's not an area of expertise. No concrete, no metal legs, nothing to burn. This is Team Leader Park. ”

Yoon Jae Gil glanced at the middle-aged man with his head cut off, then turned his head.

“Oh, Jungwoo. Did you get my reply? ”

“In return?”

Yoon Jae-gil smiled faintly.

“I sent the consulting fee to Mr. Lim Woo that day. Get your bonus. ”

“Huh? You did? ”

Yoon Jae-gil said with a smile of contrition when she looked like she had no idea at all.

“Oops. You just ate it up there. Tsk, tsk. That would never happen to us Eugene Chemicals. Ensures individual performance. And extra bonuses. ”

I suddenly thought of Yoon Jae-gil who was about to lose his luck with the scouts.

“That's right. Is that why you gave me a business card all of a sudden? ”

“Yes?”

Yoon Jae-gil had to doubt his ears. So I asked again.

“You shot me once with the team leader's corporate card for raising performance? That's the price of effort. Have a feast.”

“No, the corporate team said they put my name forward. Because of the grants, we can have a hundred banquets. ”

“Y-you can't be serious. ”

Yoon Jae-gil's eyes widened. This is unbelievable. What kind of company gives their private corporate cards to interns all over the world?

Jungwoo scratched his chin in response to Yoon Jae-gil's violent reaction.

“I'm a little weird, too. We need to be able to get the warden's attention. And the head of the Foundation Materials Center seems a little challenging. ”

At Jungwoo's mumbling, Yoon Jae-gil swallowed a groan. If you're the Head Warden of Hand, you have a thick crust on the floor. I knew how to recognize that intern's abilities and give him special treatment.

“What is Mr. Jungwoo here for today? ”

“I'm here to assist you. It's my first trip as a full-time researcher. ”

Seeing Jungwoo smiling boldly, Lee Ji-gil shook his head as he felt anxious. Even though he was a creepy young man with a chemical intuition, I never thought he would be able to do it anywhere else.

In addition, as long as we have the weapons of the spleen that will close today's bid properly.

“I'll talk to you later, Mr. Lim Woo. ”

“Yes, sir. ”

Yoon Jae-gil smiled again and turned her back.

After a while.

The time was almost 2: 00, and a total of 12 companies participated in the bidding competition.