I am Noble

The Crystal Management Division, which originally was the head of the Department of Public Affairs, completed all the procedures and converted it into a ministerial department. As a result, he moved to a new division that was renamed "Crystal Resource Management Department" on the Leftover Railway.

I was going to work after work that day, but I heard a loud noise from outside the office. Doing something, I saw the staff wandering around the hallway. Nam Ki-chul's complexion also naturally turned pale.

“What's going on? Did you come to thank me?”

“Something more terrifying than gratitude. ”

“Scarier? ”

“Chairman Young-woong visited me. ”

“Is that so?"

I let go as if Nam Ki-chul was nothing. The woman was rather surprised.

“You're not surprised? Even though Chairman Young-woong visited? ”

“I'm sure you came to see me about something. Is there any way he should be surprised and punished for visiting? ”

After saying that and entering the office, Nam Chul soon had to doubt his eyes.

“Oh, you're here now? Director Nam?”

Yeong-woong gladly turned the chair around. Nam Ki-chul almost turned his back for a moment.

“I'm here to see the Director. Is this a good time?"

“Oh, of course. ”

I answered with a smile, but my insides rot away. I thought I'd never have to deal with him again. What's going on? You might be able to play with the leaders of the state, but what business does one government official have with himself?

I looked around and everyone was pretending to be working. Especially my boss was eager to get even one snowflake.

“Hello."

Jeong HyoJoo, who was sitting next to me, greeted me. Nam Ki-chul greeted me with a burlesque dance.

“If you don't mind, you can go out for coffee. ”

“Yes?”

You don't have to be distracted by time or anything like that, but you are a civil servant. I just got to work.

“If someone says something, you can say it's official. Get out.”

Nam Gi-cheol, who was hesitating for a while, finally woke up. Whose orders are they to refuse? No one else. The Crystal Resources Administration can take it out with one finger. If anyone tells you that he's not available on his call, he's crazy.

The three headed towards the back of the building. There was a small garden where employees could relax.

“Surprised to show up like this? ”

“Oh, no. ”

“Actually, I came here for a quick question. No matter how much I looked around, I couldn't think of a better answer than the other director. ”

Nam Ki-chul became curious. On the other hand, I was excited. The richest man in the world said, "There is no one but you. I don't want to hear the words." Rather, what expectations you have will be human psychology.

“I want to know how others see me. I thought Director Nam would be good at answering that. ”

The moment I left the question too abstract. He asked for confirmation.

“Are you saying you want to hear your assessment? ”

“I want to know what others think of me, and how they see me, rather than evaluate me. ”

“But your social reputation is easy to recognize. ”

“I want to be more specific. Oh, I never ask because I want to hear a compliment or a jealousy. Keep that in mind.”

Over the past few years, Nam Ki-chul has not only acted as a bargaining chip between the government and Su-woong. It wasn't supposed to be like that, but somehow it happened. Young-woong found himself whenever he had something to say to the government, and his superiors gave him something to say.

I've been through him for a long time, but he's no different from the outside. To protect himself, he doesn't have to be tired.

Rather, others misinterpret his stone tablets. I used to advise people not to accept it that way for the first time, but I was tired and quit.

Nam Ki-chul was not family, but also someone who knew how to understand him best. You have to accept what he has to say. If you roll your head carelessly to see if there is any other hidden meaning, you will get the wrong interpretation.

“Then why me? ”

“I think Director Nam knows me best. Oh, well, not my family. ”

Nam Ki-chul died briefly. This is an opportunity. This is the perfect moment to unravel the clutter that's been piled up. I don't know how much trouble I've been in between him and the government.

“Anything I say won't bring me any harm, right? ”

I never say this to others. Since he is Yusuf, Nam Cheol dared to say that. In fact, after speaking, his heart trembled. I can't believe I'm going to spend my life selling bureaucrats like this.

“Oh, of course. Let me hear you say something. I'll listen.”

There is no penalty. If you say he is not there, there is no penalty. Nam Ki-chul took a big breath and opened his mouth.

“Then I'll tell you. ”

* * *

“…… there's more. It's the most important thing. ”

“Yes. What is it? ”

“Your greatest virtue is to be honest. I think it's a really good advantage. But most people in the world don't. Everyone treats people with masks for more than a certain amount of time. As long as it's not a family relationship or a pure relationship, it's customary. ”

Ji-woong was listening seriously. Nam Ki-chul was slightly excited and his face was slightly red. If the story had been a little longer, I would have had blood on my neck.

“Speak and act as you feel comfortable. But the people around me don't take it straight. You get confused if you have other intentions that you don't know about. I did it a few times in the beginning. ”

“If you're confused, what specifically do you mean? ”

“I don't know if you remember. When you were uncomfortable with the United States, you emphasized that you would never go to America. But the emphasis was so exaggerated that people were confused whether there was something else behind it. not going to the United States is a disguise for maintaining a rigorous attitude, and what you really want is a strong American concession. ”

“I really didn't want to go, so I'm not going. What's wrong with that? I didn't lie to you. ”

“When you make a public statement like that, it is difficult to positively review the United States, unless there is a strong concession in the United States. ’That's all you need. And if you don't actually go, that's it. ”

“Hmm……. ”

“It's not always good to have the same behavior on the outside as on the inside. especially in politics, where the outside and inside are completely separate. If you think about it, in a world where everyone is a one-eyed person, there are two eyes out there. ”

Yeong-woong thought for a moment and reacted.

“But isn't there something wrong with the outside? I think I'm right. ”

“It's not that you're wrong. Of course, you're already in a position where you don't have to act, looking at those social customs and noticing other people. But people who don't know the truth about you get confused by your words or your actions. ”

“Has Director Nam been in a lot of trouble because of me? ”

There, I hesitated for a moment. He urged her with a smile as if she was okay.

“Please speak comfortably. I told you there would be no penalty. ”

“…… I had a hard time, too. Particularly, it was difficult to communicate your intentions so that the superiors could understand. ”

“Interpreter?”

“A person who is accustomed to being masked can misunderstand a purely uncovered statement. wrap it properly, put it on a mask so that we can understand the truth immediately. Especially if you're a senior official. ”

“Wow."

Su Kyung Ung felt strange. I've never heard this story before. Although Anshul often told similar stories, Nam Ki-chul and Anshul had different social locations, so their perspectives were different.

Don't you have it? Despite talking about the same problems in the barracks, the level of liveliness of the current soldier (Nam Ki-cheol) is different from what Master Anshul (Anshul) is talking about. It was fresher and more fun, especially because it was a story told by a person who had suffered a direct blow to his side.

“That's interesting.”

He smiled bitterly, leaving an honest expression from Yeong-woong. I didn't misunderstand. I'm amazed at his pure heart that he said it was so much fun.

“Speaking of which, if it was anyone else other than me, I'd be terrified. ”

“Yes?”

“You might be really interested, but you'd be surprised or nervous if you took the courage to report something this sensitive in front of someone and said it was endlessly fun. that he didn't make a mistake. ”

“Oh, really? ”

“Yes, it is. You need to speak up without being surprised considering the reaction of the people below. ”

Nam Ki-chul chose to breathe. I don't think I've ever been more honest in a government official's life than I am today.

No matter how serious you are, you have to hide what you have to say and what you shouldn't say. It is foolish to be so honest when your boss tells you to be honest.

Nevertheless, he said frankly. General Manager, tell me honestly, it's okay. ’is not okay at all, just say something nice to hear.’ However, it is not good for her to be honest. '’ Because it is.

“ ……. ”

Yu Ji-woong was troubled. Nam Ki-chul felt proud that his words didn't end with a simple echo. If you take your courage seriously and the other person accepts your weight, it will be rewarding for your words.

“You heard me. It's been very helpful. ”

“No. I'm a little worried that you might not be angry. ”

“No, I've heard good stories. I'm sorry I took the time, by the way. Shall I get up now?”

The three of them woke up from a raid. Jeong Hyojoo whispered, piercing the side of Peacekeeper.

“Do you want to go first? ”

“Yes? Why? ”

“You don't have to know. You go first. ”

“Got it.”

After Jeong Hyoju sent Yeong-woong first, Nam Hee-chul felt anxious. Is it possible your wife was upset that you were being so honest?

Jeong Hyojoo pulled out a white envelope from his handbag.

“Thank you for your kind words. Take it.”

“What... is this?" ”

“Not much. 100 million. ”

Nam Gi-cheol was surprised. What the hell are you doing to a government official?

“I can't accept it. I'm a government official. I get this, it's a problem. ”

“I'm not paying you a bribe. I'm not asking for favors, I'm just giving them as an example. I know there's no legal problem. ”

“You can't do that. ”

“You didn't receive a government request, and you're purely paying a legitimate gratuity for personal advice. If so, file your income appropriately and pay your taxes. So there's no problem? ”

“Ha, but I've only told you a few things. I can't get this much money.... ”

He's a human being. He can't shake $100 million in front of his eyes. Besides, if you do what Jeong Hyoju says, it doesn't seem to be a problem.

“No, you've said a very nice thing. From his point of view, it was worth billions of tips. I'm just sorry I couldn't give you more for being afraid of becoming Director of the South. ”

100 million. It's not fickle, it's not luxurious, it's not fashionable. Jeong Hyojoo really thought it was worth it. Few people are able to say such things to Yeong-woong.

There is a huge difference between what Ansul and Nam Ki-chul say. If you think about it, 100 million is very small.

“Well, then I'll thank you. ”

Eventually, Nam Ki-chul received an envelope. My hands are shaking less. This is not a bribe or a solicitation. I felt relieved to think that I was stuck in the middle of the last few years and I had suffered a lot.

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The small Director said he really filed a tax return...