Chemistry

* * *

Adís Ababa, the entrance to Bolé International Airport, had no room to set foot with people of all colors.

Someone to enjoy the greatness of nature. for economic success on the Black Continent.

Just as the charm of Africa was strangely intertwined with the wildlife of modern civilization, everyone left the airport with an anticipated eye.

‘That's what I would have looked like a month ago. ’

Jungwoo was watching people sitting on benches at the airport lounge.

Now that the AU's seawater desalination business tender had ended, there was only one schedule left. Going back to Korea. Even though I was in the middle of a noisy airport because of the tranquility before returning home, my mind was full of relaxation.

“Senior Jungwoo. ”

Cha Seong came to the cafe in front and brought out a cup of coffee.

“Oh, it smells good. ”

“This is the last cup of local coffee. ”

Even the unknown beans I bought along the way ended up with a fabulous African scent that has a distinctive strong aroma. Jungwoo takes a deep whiff of the rich, greasy beans and passes on a sip.

“Fantastic.”

After bringing a chemical shock to 12 African countries and admiring his boss for just one cup of coffee, Seong-soo pulled out a ticket from his luggage and asked.

“It's not a business class, it's a public class class class. You have to go first like this? ”

“I'm just going to fall asleep anyway. I don't care. ”

“I can't even help you on your own way · ·”

“Car secretary. ”

Jungwoo smiled and asked again.

“Are you going to continue to be my assistant when you get home? ”

“That's · · · · · · · · · · · ·. ”

“The KG Electronics Management Strategy team is probably the only place that meets the top brains of the company, and it seems like such a waste of talent to be running errands under me. ”

In response to Jungwoo's serious question, Chae Sung-su took his eyes seriously.

“At first, it was actually negative for this project. How are we going to do business in a strange land with no ointment? But on the first day of entering Gorongosa National Park, all the stereotypes were broken. When I was talking with my mouth in the management strategy team, I remembered a truth that I didn't really empathize with. ”

“The truth?”

“The world is wide, and there is much to do. ”

I thought the answer would end here, but it followed.

“In the meantime, it's pretty cool to walk your own path. ”

Cha Hyeong-Soo looks at the scout opponent, who is truly delighted within a month.

“It's true that the errands are the main tasks. But when the person who ordered it is the Chief Executive, each and every one of the values in that errand spreads into something that I can't even imagine. It's a great chemistry that I've never seen anywhere, and I've seen enough chemistry. So I want to stay by your side unless you cut me off. May I?”

“I'm comforted by my fellow car secretary. Then I know that you will continue to help me in Korea. ”

“Thank you."

“That's me. ”

The airport speakers broadcast as flight preparations were updated on the large monitor in the plaza.

- Passengers boarding the T-732 flight to Dubai please proceed to Gate 11.

Jungwoo got up from his seat.

“It's a stopplane. I have to go in now.”

“See you in Korea. ”

“Take care of Director Ma and the rest of the group and go home. I'm all out of business. We can do that now, right? ”

Jungwoo, who waved his hand, disappeared as he searched for the destination.

A plane approached under the night sky slowly lowered its altitude towards the Incheon Airport runway.

The vibration of the wheels touching the ground makes Jungwoo's head turn out the window. A dark space far away only saw the lights of the airport, but it came as a poor landscape with only the fact that the light comes from Korean soil.

When I travel for a long time abroad, I always feel like I have this nostalgia.

- Thank you to our passengers on Emirates.

After the onboard broadcast ended, the seatbelt indicator light was turned off.

“Finally. ”

Jungwoo got up from his seat and stopped trying to straighten his stiff shoulders. I feel embarrassed when I hit someone next to me.

‘Let's go. Let's get some Korean air. ’

You stand in line at the entrance, smiling brightly at the crew, and head inside. Jim didn't buy any tourist goods in one bag, so he passed through Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Jungwoo walked out of the airport with the gate open, and took a big breath.

“Whoa! This is the homeland miss · · · · hmm. ”

Jungwoo choked after breathing air filled with fine dust. I felt like Augrad's lungs were coming home after 20 minutes because of the holiday season.

“Ow, my neck. I just drank clean air, and I feel so alive. ”

I didn't contact him in a hurry, so no one came to see me. I texted my acquaintances that I had arrived, and my cell phone rang as I was walking to the stop to catch the airport bus.

“What is it? I've never seen that number before. ”

As soon as I pressed the call button, I heard a strange voice.

- Mr. Jungwoo. Chief of Foreign Affairs, Africa and Jung-gil.

“The Foreign Ministry?”

- I've been looking forward to your return. I need to talk to you. Where are you? I'll send a secretary to pick you up.

“It's an airport. ”

- Oh, you're here now. If you don't have a car, can we take you from the airport? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs cars can get to and from the airport much faster.

Last time I visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I turned around and finished work within a week.

“Tell me what's going on first. It's going to be a little hard today if it takes a long time. It's dinner.”

- It won't take long. The embassy in Seoul, based in the AU, has delivered a letter to Mr. Jungwoo.

“My letter? Where? South Africa?”

Jungwoo, who was reminded of Prime Minister Ian Murillson's extreme farewell ceremony, tilted his head, and a shocking answer returned.

- 39 instead of 1 or 2 · ·

- Chief, I got another one for you.

We sent letters from embassies in 40 countries to Mr. Lim Wu personally. We also want to ask that this is the first time, and the ambassadors of each country were constantly contacting Mr. Lim Wu about wanting to meet him. Yesterday, the department's work went out of business.

“Yes? Why me? ”

- From Ambassador Zimbabwe's letter, Mr. Lim Wu, the savior of the South African chemical industry, would like to participate in the development of mineral resources in his home country. I'll give you any details you want, so just meet me.

“Zimbabwe is not a participating country in the seawater desalination business. ”

- Burkina Faso has no embassy, so a letter from the consulate came through Côte d 'Ivoire. It says that the Sahel Sanctuary suffered severe environmental challenges, resulting in the death of the tourism industry, which requires consultation.

Although Jungwoo gained experience visiting six African countries, he did not know all the names of the 54 AU countries, so the names of some countries were unfamiliar.

- Most of Chincher's content is like this. There are so many sheep, I can't tell you everything over the phone. We can't take all this lightly because of a formal diplomatic request. I need Mr. Jungwoo's opinion.

I'll see you next time. Jung said he had no choice but to know.

After arriving at the Foreign Ministry building via Sejong Road, Jungwoo followed the secretary's instructions to open the door of 'Africa' on the ninth floor.

Even at 8 p.m., there were a lot of employees working inside.

“Mr. Jungwoo is here. ”

With a pen and a phone in the air, everyone's gaze floods into the entrance. Chief Jung Gil, who was on the phone, ran out.

“Welcome, Mr. Jungwoo. Song clerk, take her inside. Get some coffee!”

After a while.

Jungwoo sat across from about a dozen Foreign Ministry employees in the room. Jung Gil introduced people first.

“These are the practitioners in African diplomacy. Song Ji-woo Seogi developmental cooperation and economic policy, Park Young-ho Seogi regional organization and overseas media monitoring, Kim Jeong-man Seogi English language Africa cooperation · · · · · ·. ”

After a quick introduction, the chief handed Jungwoo a document outlining the requirements of each country's relatives. The African Economic Policy Officer immediately opened his mouth.

“It's the first time we've had this demand for economic cooperation since we've been involved with 54 countries in AU. A country that was cynical when the minister visited and tried resource diplomacy, but now he's proposing we do our own business together. If you exclude diplomatic language, you have a great chance as a Korean. ”

“Is that so?"

Some are high profits, some are dangerous, some are low profits, and some are voluntary profits. Some have great diplomatic advantages. An analysis and explanation was followed by African representatives sitting in the conference room.

“80% of AU countries are looking forward to working with Mr. Lim Woo's individuals. It's rare internationally, and internally it's saying whether we should appoint Mr. Lim as our African ambassador. ”

“A friendly ambassador? What? ”

“Friendship is not something you brag about. The diplomatic division's chapter gives you the construction class and the equivalent of a second-rate government official. ”

I had to consider, but I had to tell the media monitoring officer that I was tired of the "ambassador" position.

I went through almost all the organized data for an hour and a half. With the exception of environmental issues in some countries, I found that most of them were intended to help improve the country's chemical industry.

‘I think the South African lobby was too much. ’

I went around feeling that I had to beat both competitors before I could win. I never thought that aftermath would come back like this.

I didn't want to go back to Africa and run 40 businesses right now, but I was also afraid to give up on these small businesses.

The chief asked towards Jungwoo, who was in mind.

“Even if we discuss this step by step, what would you do with a meeting with the ambassadors in Korea? We need to know Jungwoo's doctor so we can get it to each embassy. ”

Jungwoo waved his head thinking quietly.

“I don't think I have time for this. I have to worry about the follow-up to the seawater desalination business for a while. There's a lot of chemicals that are personally involved. And 40 countries? It takes about a month and a half to meet one person a day. ”

“If that's the case, there's a way to plan a ceremony separately and meet them all in one day. ”

A day?

This was a rather tempting proposition.

“Since Mr. Jungwoo is the subject, if you can tell me what time you want, I will prepare for that and get back to you. We have relationships with foreign ambassadors and I just want to ask you to arrange a meeting. ”

The expression on the road that looks desperate. This was the same for the other representatives. The diplomatic relationship between the ROK and the AU seemed to be an opportunity to strengthen at once.

Jungwoo thought for a moment.

“I think the ceremony is complicated and formal. Instead of that, make a report on the business and collaboration that you really want in each country and ask them to meet with you. That would be reasonable and practical. ”

“I'll pass it on. ”

When the discussion was briefly finalized, Jung stood up.

Chief Lee Jung-gil shook Jungwoo's hand and asked.

“Practitioners were really surprised by Mr. Lim Woo. So did I. What the hell did you do in Africa?

“Huh · · · · · · · · · ·. ”

Jungwoo lightly replied, holding the bag to his shoulder.

“Chemistry.”

He said he had a brief meeting, but by the time Jungwoo arrived at the front of the house, midnight had passed.

‘And wake up Mr. Lee in the late hours. I'm tired too. Let's get some sleep and meet tomorrow. ’

You open the gate and walk inside, and you see the dimmed interior window. I carefully opened the front door in case my mother woke up, but I heard a buzz inside.

“Mom?"

As soon as he saw Jungwoo sitting in the kitchen, he turned on the gas switch.

Tiddict, Tak.

The burning flame delivered the spicy scent of Kimchi in the pot to the end of Jungwoo.

“What a wonderful smell. ”

“You said you were hungry.”

I texted him to sleep with the white rice and he seemed to be just ecstatic. He was waiting all the time for dinner.

“My mother is the only one who thinks about her son. Wow, look at that chunky pork! ”

“Oh, shut up. Chan is studying. ”

“Really? Hey, dinner! You come back in a month and you don't show your face? I'm a dude. He just flew in from Africa. BBC main caster looking for an interview · ·”

As he raised his voice toward his brother's room, the scorching back smash of Hong Ji-sook flew.

“Ah!”

“Shut up and eat. Don't worry about him, he's only a few days away from graduation. ”

Africa's great achievement to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was only midday noise in front of her brother, who was about to graduate next month.

Jungwoo confidently filled his stomach and sat in the room after finishing the shower.

A familiar desk with a duvet, "Absolute job! ’I noticed the objective of the year which was written on the wall.

“I'm home. ”

It's only been six hours since I stepped on Korean soil, but I feel like Africa's work is already buried in my memories.

You unload the backpack on one side and unload it from the inside. Most of them were clothing items that needed washing, so I put one in the basket in the corner, and I caught something heavy on my fingertips.

It was a carved wooden doll with a pair of elephant families.

“But I do have a souvenir. ”

After sorting all the laundry items, I lay down on my duvet.

“Ow, that's comforting!”

I felt like my whole body was melting away after a month of tiredness that had been piled up all over Africa.

Jung holds a piece of the elephant by his head.

The molecular world in the wooden surface seemed to resemble the topography of Gorongosa National Park.

Do you think it's because the memories were stimulated? Many of the animals I saw there were engraved like lies.

Heat in a moving jeep. The night I counted the number of galaxies under the baobab tree. Interacting, friendship and competition with people with black skin. Plasma in a freaking sandstorm, if you're still thinking about it. Beautiful mountains and oceans, lakes and fields that I admired every day · · · · · ·.

Until the moment of drowsiness, my thoughts about it continued.

“Ahhhh!”

I yawn and press the switch on the wall.

The room with the lights out.

Tonight, of course, I dreamed of enjoying the thirteen zebras and the African meadow.

* * *

A week later.

The morning of a senior study group on the 25th floor of KG Chemistry was very lively.

“There are 15 filters to supply to Mozambique, so you need to assign another line. What do you mean" a lot? "It's not just Paju. Chungju has 40 billion investments and plans to expand its lines. What do we do? ”

“It's about legislation in the Ministry of Industry and Resources in Nigeria. When can I expect overseas legal support? It's urgent. No, it's not us, it's Nigeria. ”

Two research assistants performing work on an unrelenting phone call. There were people sitting on one table watching it with curious eyes.

Weeing.

The car with the document just pulled out of the printer approached three people with a visitor's pass on their neck.

“Thank you all for joining us. ”

“Chief Lim Wu, we'd be honored. ”

You nod as if you agree with the other two. The anomaly brought out the printed document.

“Check the materials first. As you can see, I'm a little busy right now, so I have to get into the workflow. ”

While the three people received the document and scanned with their eyes, the differential water explained.

“Oh, you see the list of food additives industry that you're supposed to be in charge of? Since the Department of Concentrated Food in Sudan wants to make the latest additives, we need you to prioritize manufacturers with more technical capabilities than scale. Report back to me, but if it's important, speak to Senior Director Lim Woo directly. ”

“Yes, sir. But, chief. ”

“Please call me the car secretary here. The same goes for everyone else. ”

“Why would Sudan want to collaborate with KG chemistry, leaving America and Europe's leading businesses? The economic sanctions will be lifted this time and the companies will offer huge conditions to take over, but will this be possible at the local business unit price? ”

“There's no reason to worry about that. Sudanese government is very confident in Chief Chemistry. If you just go, you're treated like a national hero. ”

“D-in a dictatorship? ”

“I saved a lot of people from the hands of the United States. ”

The next paragraph in the document indicated that Cha Seong-soo turned his gaze to the side of the muffled surrogate.

“Representative Shin Eun-jin needs to be as sophisticated as possible about the business strategy model. Chief Lim Wu intuitively understands. You've heard rumors that 40 countries want to work together? ”

“Strategic models for many countries at once are unexpected. It's challenging. I think it would be very helpful in my career. ”

“That's how you guys got together to win. ”

The last person who wanted to ask 'Analysis of the growth potential of the AU main chemical market’ was shaken by the mobile phone in his possession.

“Yes, I am a differential assistant. ”

- Now you're saying "secretary" in your mouth.

Because it was his voice, Cha Sung-Su went out to the hallway, seeking understanding from three people.

“Why? I'm busy. ”

- Where are you so busy?

“What are you doing here this morning? ”

- Heard some strange noises from Executive Director of Strategic Management. Three surrogates were illegally debited.

“Oh, that. It's a lot of work here, so I recruited some people as policy-making practitioners. It's good to have a strong third generation of successors. ”

- That's why the executive said that. Shiki, what did you say?

“Speak softly, boss. And what are you so surprised about? It's an unreasonable incentive in a monetary enterprise. ”

- Hey, crazy!

As his voice suddenly increased, Cha Seong became deafened and took off his mobile phone for a moment.

I sent you to do a limited time scout, and you're taking away three key executives from Strategic Management? What am I supposed to do about the fourth quarter general meeting, you sack of shit? And it makes sense for one secretary to hire three policy practitioners? What are you, Minister Lim Wu?

“It's not spectacular, but we don't have enough. It was a huge flood. ”

- Bring back the three men that took it now. Otherwise, I'll turn you into something you never had to talk about.

“Yes. Suit yourself. It's worth a lot more work here than rolling around with your father for years. The executive representatives know that, so they're here. I don't have time. I'm hanging up. ”

- Cha Seo!

The differential water pressed the end button sighed briefly.

I'm sorry that I recruited talent from the Management Strategy team to paint the future of KG Electronics, but I had no choice but to secretarize properly.

“Common sense is that if 40 countries file business reports, how can they help themselves? We need to set up a separate management strategy team just for the limited-time only. ”

Jiaying.

As soon as I finished the call, I looked at the screen of my phone, wondering if it was my father again. Luckily, it was a call from a government ministry, not a car title.

“Yes, I am a differential assistant. ”

- I'm the Chief of Foreign Affairs. The event was scheduled for the time you mentioned yesterday.

“Already? You work fast. ”

- We were trying to keep it casual, but we had to stay up all night. Rather, I think a determined meeting place can be a bit burdensome for our limited time chief.

“That's all right. Our chief is not a typical person. ”

He said he could negotiate with the arms dealer of a dictatorship with a bomb in his hand.

- Well, that's a relief. Time is constant, location is permanent. VIP wants to have a conversation with representatives of a domestic chemical company.

VIP and Young Pool.

At that moment, Cha Hyeong-soo carefully asked me if I didn't hear well.

“If it's a low- · · · · · Young · · Poor · · · Poor · · · · · ·. ”

- That's where you think. Chief Jung suggested that all 40 ambassadors could not drive an economic cooperation meeting in a typical place because they were in the national poverty class.

“To have a private session with the president? Our Chief?”

- South Korea's status has been greatly elevated within the AU, but it's natural for VIP to want to see such a party of the National Guard. Be sure to pass the benefits on to one of the senior leaders.

The call is over.

The news from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs caused Cha Seo to tremble.

“I can't believe you said that.”

Where does this chemist think he's going? Cha Seo kicked his tongue and now had to study chemistry, not management, but was deeply troubled.

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