The Youngest Son of Sunyang

“This was originally a woodshed, but it changed over and over again. It's a long time ago, but I still remember. The scent of a tree when it's buried. The faint smell of rice stew and the brown fade that turned yellow. I've been saving up from there. ”

His grandfather had already touched the concrete and brick-covered building and was immersed in memories.

“There's a breeze. Mr. President, let's go inside. ”

The head of the Circuit Group historian, who was rushed out of contact, stood next to his white-blown grandfather and was agitated.

It's because the complaint falls from the headquarters on a cold day. Although it is not a lot of salary, it is a last-minute job to not have to worry about being cut off just by managing the building. You want to stick together until you're old and hard to behave.

“What a person... Wait a little longer. I'm just checking to see if you're doing your job right. You'll get your ass kicked the day you find any gold on the building walls. ”

“Oh my God, Chairman. Do you have any idea how much I love this place? I don't blink once when my grandchildren are injured, but if I find spider webs here, I see all kinds of fuss. ”

The head of the historians shrugged the building wall with his hands and put it out in front of grandfather's eyes.

“Look, isn't that all there is to it? Not a scratch. ”

“Haha, yes. Thanks for taking care of it. ”

Grandfather tapped his shoulder lightly.

“Let's go inside. ”

The hollow sound of Grandpa's shoes rang low in the empty room with no one there.

We stopped in front of an old black and white photo of middle-aged men in old suits smiling brightly.

“… this is when crude fibers first reached $100 million exports. Now, you're 100 million dollars, too, but it was a great pleasure for me. ”

There were also pictures of bulldozers, forcranes, and construction workers pickaxing.

“Do you know what this picture is? ”

“Isn't that the cervical highway? ”

“That's right. Isn't that the history that started with the President's special order? Construction, civil engineering were in chaos. who finished the construction first, as if it were a running race. That way I can get a good look at the president. Haha.”

The photograph that captured the shining moments of the past continued.

“This is a picture of a sewer used during the Libyan section. What a ridiculous business. ”

The Libyan aquifer draws groundwater from the southern Sahara desert to supply water to cities on the northern Mediterranean coast.

This enormous project, which supplies more than 65 million t of water per day to the northern Mediterranean coast, traverses a huge shipment of more than 400 kilometers underground across the desert, has a total cost of 30 billion dollars.

The grandfather continued to describe the past, grabbing memories through photos and souvenirs.

A reminiscent look on the scene, a relentless smile, and a reflexive eye. It was not a candle that was extinguishing, but a flashing torch.

Like the curator of the museum, he sat on a chair on one wall explaining the anecdotes and emotions involved in each photo.

“What do you think? It's worth it, isn't it? ”

“What's that? ”

“The growth of the crucible. ”

“It's not worth it. It's great. ”

“No.”

“Yes?”

“It's all fake. Haha.”

Fake? What does this mean?

“Let's see…. Where was it? Oh, it was probably" The Daily Boss. "It's a hard company to trace right now, but rumor has it they're getting their first $100 million exports. I knew this was a big deal. I wanted to be me for the first time. So I made a fake document and put it in the press. ”

I thought it meant something different when I said it was fake. Everything is meaningless or focused on fighting first place....

I didn't even think it was a lie.

“It's a big deal because the reporters say they want to pay for the meal and ask nicely. I've made a fuss, so everyone's more like it and accepted it. ”

“I'm sure you still have your export clearance papers. If you check that... ”

“Oh, that was quick. The government was embarrassed, but what are we going to do? We don't have to put a candle in people's heads because of the symbolism of a $100 million export, and they're just as proud as they are of their jobs. The President also exported, exported and put on his mouth.... Uh-huh.”

That's not all. He must have thrown a lot of money all over the place.

“The speed bump on the Cervical Expressway was repaired and repaired later, and the Libyan section remained forwards and backwards until I lost my virginity. ”

It was not a voice that was overwhelmed by regret, but a bright voice that sounded like fun memories.

“But what about this historical landscape? Looks like a symbol of success, doesn't it? ”

“It's not a symbol, it's a symbol. ”

“Yes, it is a symbol of success that matches the history of the Korean economy. It's a process, but it's ragged everywhere. ”

Grandfather held my hand tightly.

“What do you think? Are you sure you want to keep expanding this history? ”

“No. This place has to stop now. This is my grandfather's memorial. ”

My grandfather opened his eyes to the unexpected answer.

“Why? Don't you think you can make it bigger? ”

“It thrives until the child becomes an adult. But when you grow up, you stop being tall and you don't grow any bigger. ”

“The circus group is all grown up now? ”

“Look at Korea's economic growth rate. It was big enough. Health care comes first so that you don't get sick and wither. ”

“So what? You're just trying to protect it? Ehhh!”

My grandfather's hand smashed my back.

It was only a short stretch of flesh, but it's quite bitter. I touched the back of my head and said,

“The cruise is all about keeping healthy. Instead, we have to plant another seed, grow a sprout and grow it as a giant tree. It's going to be a second cycle. ”

“Another cycle.... ”

“Yes. And of course, the cost of fertilizer to grow should be kept in circulation. ”

Another hand flew into the back of my head. This time it wasn't so hot.

“Why are you missing the cruise money? Use your money to fertilize and water it. Rich bastard! ”

Seeing his grandfather's face sitting next to him, he smiled.

Will you be satisfied with this?

“Let's get up. I'm going out for a bite of sunflower soup. ”

“Aren't you tired? Take a break... ”

“I slept all night yesterday. What are you tired of? Come on, let's go. I'm good at forecasting. It's worth it."

When I came out, the medical staff came and raised my grandfather.

“It's okay. I can hold on to myself. You guys are going out. Come with me. I'll treat you to a bowl of seaweed soup. ”

* * *

When I emptied a bowl of seaweed soup and came out, the clear dawn light began to brighten.

“You have to go up now, right? I have a long drive to get to, so why don't we take a break from the hot springs and get going? ”

“Not yet. There's a place to stop. ”

“Oops, I forgot. You said you had someone to say hello to. ”

“Yes. It's not far from here. Let's get going.”

“Isn't it a little early to visit? ”

“I can't sleep at dawn because I'm old. It's an inspiration to get up and eat before sunrise. It's okay."

Inspiration doesn't hide a woman. Who is it?

I was on the road in less than an hour.

The arrival was not a complete gangster, nor a medium-sized city, but a commonly seen countryside everywhere.

A rice paddy field, a vinylhouse, and a grove were spread out, but a paved road that was not a dirt road entered a small town that was spread out to the front of the house.

Seeing that the lights had already been turned on in every house, he seemed to be preparing farming work from the dawn.

The place we arrived in was a pretty cool hanok, which is hard to see in this countryside. The large courtyard that looked beyond the low wall had well-maintained grass, and the houses that were separate from the main hall were spectacular enough to know that the high quality materials were used by anyone.

He had already heard the sound of the car, and an old man with gray hair was watching us over the wall.

“Son of a bitch. What are you doing here without opening the door when you almost see him coming? ”

“What's with all the commotion from the dawn? Everyone in the neighborhood breaks. ”

He grumbled and opened the door, but he couldn't hide his greetings.

“Have you slept? Should I make dinner? ”

Grandfather held the hand of the old man who welcomed him with his fierce sarcasm.

“I had a bowl of seaweed soup. Take care of your lunch later. ”

“Call me when you get back. It's time to eat. Where's Mandako? You can come to bed. ”

Following the old man who seemed disappointed, my grandmother welcomed me and my grandfather.

“Oh my God, Chairman. What have you been up to? It's been a long time. Oh my gosh, Wuchan? Wait a little longer. I'll make breakfast without my breakfast. ”

“Thank you. I hope you've slept well. Let's stay together. Get the car out. ”

“But you still have to drink your food. How many young men are there? I'll be ready soon.”

The grandmother ran to the kitchen without a word.

“You're still the boss. Haha.”

“Don't talk to me. Son of a bitch won't listen to a word I say. Just do whatever you want. Get in there. It's windy. ”

The old man turns to the group.

“Go melt your hands and feet in that fake cottage. Put the boiler on and get wet. ”

Everyone shouted as they only looked at his eyes.

“Isn't the landlord okay? What are you doing here? ”

Grandpa nodded his head and everyone went inside.

“But who is it? Sonja Bridge?”

“Yes, my youngest. Tojun, say hello. ”

I stood up in front of the old man and bowed my head a little.

“I'm Jindo Jun. My little grandfather. ”

You look a little surprised to lie down on the frozen grass.

“Ahem…. That little guy's a dick. Is that your brother's blood? ”

“Loud. Cold. Let's go inside.”

The two of you didn't seem to be on the same page, expressing their greetings. Who is it?

* * *

Outside of the house, the interior was not ordinary as well. Even antique-looking ceramics with gorgeous calligraphy.

If it wasn't fake, this old man must be rich. The fact that the two old couples live in a house so big and tidy is evidence that some people work in the house.

On the other hand, the person with the refreshment award was a young woman who looked thirty years old, not the grandmother.

It was clear that she was not my daughter or daughter-in-law as she was just leaning over her head. I'd say hello if I had blood on my hands.

“Have some tea. It's the Chinese car you sent me last time. The flavor is delicious. ”

“Me?”

As soon as my grandfather tilted his head, he frowned.

“Of course. Iced by a gentleman who takes care of things like this. I see you ordered these under Mana. ”

“Whoever sent it bought it with my money. She doesn't even say thank you...! ”

After the two of them picked up the tea cups, I also drank a sip.

I felt like my body was melting when I drank warm tea.

The old man glanced at me on his knees and politely sat down, and asked to his grandfather.

“Have you been to Delko? In Gunsan?”

He nodded once instead of answering.

“This is the one who decked out two of his oldest dads with one cruise card? You look smart. ”

He is not a retired and reckless country old man.

Who is it?