1979, Manager Kim is Inheriting Dictatorship! - Chapter 93



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Episode 93

Secretary Kim Tae-jin stayed at Biozeneca for a day and talked with his superiors.

However, it was a more complicated matter than expected, and it was not easy for those above to reach a conclusion.

Eventually, Secretary Kim Tae-jin decided to return and exchanged direct contact information with me.

‘I will contact you this way.’

Since I have a satellite phone that Park Han-na gave me, I can keep in touch with her at any time.

Secretary Kim Tae-jin hurried back, saying he would contact them as soon as possible.

Doodoodoodoo-!

And so the helicopter left the landing pad, and Biozeneca, which had been noisy with the unexpected guests, regained peace as if nothing had happened.

It’s quiet.

Internally stable, it was like a giant island drifting above the city.

Unless something unusual happens internally, this peace will likely continue.

There is no reason to delay.

Now it is time for the strangers to leave.

We cleaned up our beloved hideout and packed our bags for our return.

It seems like I came lightly, but strangely enough, when I left, my luggage was full.

I think it might be because Sergeant Park and his platoon members, who were sad about the separation, continued to take care of something.

‘Cheers to the future of Mr. Daesu and his party!’

‘Come play again!’

The day before we left, we, who had suffered together, gathered together and had a light reminiscing.

Of course, we toasted with non-alcoholic beverages since we had to leave early the next day, but the boisterous atmosphere was enough to get people drunk.

The night of sharing stories we couldn’t tell before, crying, laughing, and chatting passed by in an instant.

tweet.

Dawn passed and morning came.

The city was bathed in bright dawn, and the unusually mild weather today was incredibly cozy.

My companions and I carefully packed our things and went outside so as not to wake anyone.

As I came down the stairs carrying my heavy luggage, it began to feel real that I was really leaving.

“Are you leaving already?”

“Mr. Rose.”

In the lobby on the first floor, Kim Jang-mi was waiting with her arms crossed, wearing a padded coat.

Her face was flushed with cold, as if she had been out here since early morning.

“You didn’t sleep?”

“I just wanted to see your face before I go. It would be a shame to just send you away. I don’t know when we’ll meet again… … .”

Kim Jang-mi, with whom I have grown very attached through many grumblings and entanglements.

She too was looking at us leaving with a regretful expression.

“Have you talked to the clerk?”

“Yes, I think I’ll go to Jeju Island within a month. Fortunately, all the staff members here, including my platoon members, have decided to go with me.”

I was worried that someone might be left behind, but fortunately that doesn’t seem to be the case.

Likewise, Kim Jang-mi, who had finally felt relieved, took something out of her bosom and handed it to me.

“Take this.”

“What is it?”

“These are the security key and access card. Even if we leave here, most of the facilities will remain in operation. If necessary, come in with this access card.”

“Why are you doing this to me… … .”

“The facilities here alone are so big, it would be a shame to just close them down. It would be fine if Mr. Dae-su managed them, and if necessary, you could even use them as a base.”

Biogeneca has five years’ worth of supplies stored in defensive facilities that rival any shelter.

In particular, South Korea’s best research facilities still remain here and are fully operational.

I looked at Kim Jang-mi with a moved expression at her words that she was just giving me such a base.

“I think my sister would like it.”

“That’s why I’m giving it to you. I think the Dr. Jang I know would do anything.”

When I carefully took care of my access card and security key, Kim Jang-mi smiled as if it was a reward.

But that was only for a moment, as he quietly looked around and then lowered his voice and whispered.

“Did the specimen go well?”

“We are currently negotiating.”

“I’m sure they’ll accept it too. Right now, I’m just concerned about each and every one of them. When I get to Jeju Island, I’ll explain it to you.”

“Are you okay?”

“Well, it was something that had to be collected anyway. I’m glad if it helps Daesu.”

Kim Jang-mi coolly handed over the antibody sample as a bargaining chip, which could have been unpleasant.

I expressed my sincere gratitude to her and shook her hand for the last time.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“Thank you for your hard work!”

Kim Jang-mi and we both did our best to survive and did our best to get here.

The words, “You’ve had a hard time,” were enough to encapsulate all the hardships and emotions I’ve experienced so far.

We laughed brightly.

Behind the word farewell, there is a hope that we will meet again someday.

So our journey to Hyehwa-dong ended and we returned home.

* * *

We left Biogeneca in the early morning and arrived at Korea University around sunset.

Unlike when we left, we had more luggage and more people, so we walked tiredly to the main gate of the campus.

“Oh, what has changed a lot?”

“Have you done any construction work?”

The main gate of the campus had changed a lot since I first started at Korea University.

In particular, many barriers were added to the main gate, and various facilities were built around it.

“It says temporary camp.”

“I think they are refugees.”

The facility was none other than a temporary shelter built to accommodate the influx of refugees.

It was probably built by Captain Kang to effectively sort out the incoming refugees.

“Wow! Look at the people.”

“It’s really bustling.”

As rumors spread that it was a safe shelter, the influx of refugees was increasing.

But now it had gone beyond that, and all the refugees in Gwanak-gu were flocking in.

As if to prove it, the temporary camp was full of people, and there was a huge line of people waiting in front of the tent next to the main gate, which appeared to be the sorting area.

“Do we have to wait in line too?”

“Don’t you have a number?”

“Could there be such a thing?”

The problem was that even we who were returning had to wait in that long line to get in.

There seemed to be at least a few hundred people there, and I was worried whether we would be able to get in before the sun set.

“Mr. Daesu!”

But at that moment, a very familiar voice began to be heard from far away.

“Sergeant Jang?”

“It’s been a while.”

Corporal Jang, who was still guarding the main gate, came running over to us as soon as he saw us.

Corporal Jang greeted them happily, as if he was glad that they had returned safely, and showed them the way.

“Let’s go together.”

I was worried that I would have to wait in this long line, but thanks to Corporal Jang, I was able to get a Hi-Pass.

My companions and I quickly entered the campus, passing the refugees who were glaring at us.

Squeak, clank!

thud!

Just like the main gate, which had undergone major construction, the interior of the campus had also changed significantly.

‘hmm?’

In particular, at the main gate, where the squad was previously occupied, there was a sharp increase in the number of soldiers I was seeing for the first time.

For a campus that has always suffered from a lack of personnel, there were too many people stationed at the main gate.

“Sergeant Jang.”

“yes?”

“Did something happen on campus?”

When asked what happened, Corporal Jang smiled awkwardly and scratched his cheek.

Strangely enough, there was a hint of bitterness mixed into that awkward smile.

“Actually, I thought a lot about whether I should tell you or not. But I think it would be better to tell you.”

“What’s going on… … .”

“Mr. Daesu, I might change positions. No, it will change soon.”

Sergeant Jang has been guarding the main gate of the campus while enjoying Captain Kang’s full trust.

But, knowing the circumstances, I couldn’t understand why the position was suddenly changed.

“Actually, there have been some changes since the last time you contacted me.”

“Change?”

“Yes, the battalion commander who was thought to have gone missing has returned. He came with personnel from another company, but there are more personnel from that company than here.”

The missing battalion commander returned and rejoined the other company he had been commanding.

Just hearing the story was really good news that would help the campus.

But if you cut into the cross-section, you will find many difficulties that are too difficult to describe.

“no way…….”

“Yes, Captain Kang is transferring command.”

The commanders who were originally in charge disappeared, so Captain Kang was left in charge of management.

But since the original person in charge had returned, it was only right that the command authority be returned as well.

“Who is the successor?”

“I’m Lieutenant Colonel Choi. He was originally commanding a different battalion, but was assigned just before the incident.”

Corporal Jang furrowed his brow in an unusual way, as if recalling the past.

I lowered my voice and handed him a cigarette, seeing his expression clearly showing that he had a problem.

“It seems there was a bit of a problem.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

Corporal Jang sighed and blew out smoke from his cigarette, feeling frustrated just thinking about it.

“Since taking office, there have been some problems with the management of the battalion. There have been many tackles here and there because people do not like Captain Kang. Anyway, there was some internal opposition.”

“What was the reason?”

“Colonel Choi has a very authoritarian style. He graduated from the Korea Military Academy and comes from a military family, so he has a strong sense of elitism. The problem is the way Captain Kang treats the men of the company.”

“We have different personalities.”

“Yes, Lieutenant Choi was of the opinion that even if it meant taking damage, it had to be done for the sake of the mission, while Captain Kang put the safety of the company members first. There was a lot of friction there.”

In Captain Kang’s eyes, Lieutenant Colonel Choi was a reckless superior with a strong sense of authority, and in Lieutenant Colonel Choi’s eyes, Captain Kang was a cowardly subordinate who spared himself.

With such extreme differences in their personalities and different directions they pursued, it was impossible for them to get along well.

But the problem is that this is an army where repeating orders is the norm, and Lieutenant Colonel Choi is the superior.

Now that the missing battalion commander has returned, the tone that Captain Kang has been pursuing will naturally change.

Of course, the same was true for the non-commissioned officers and company personnel who worked hard under Captain Kang.

“Captain Kang is awaiting his order of assignment, and Sergeant Park has been assigned to the position of food supervisor. I think I will also be assigned there.”

In the future, Captain Kang and those related to him will be removed from important positions and moved to unimportant positions.

Corporal Jang stubbed out his dying cigarette, perhaps wanting to offer some last helping hand.

“Still, it’s fortunate that you came before the change in position. I don’t know who the successor will be, but I heard that Dae-su and his party took personal information. Just in case, be careful.”

“Then what about the last promise… … .”

“It may be difficult to keep it in the future.”

With Captain Kang’s help, I was planning to move the helicopter to Biogeneca.

But now that Captain Kang has become like that, he can no longer receive personal benefits.

Things got messed up.

I stubbed out my cigarette, filter burnt, next to Corporal Jang, who had a bad expression.

The sky, which had been clear just a moment ago, was covered with dark clouds, as if foreshadowing a change on campus.

“Loyalty!”

“Oh, what’s going on?”

While we were talking so seriously, a soldier came up to us and saluted us.

“This is a call from the main office!”

“me?”

“No, everyone here… … .”

The soldier pointed to this side, not to Sergeant Jang, with the words, “Call the headquarters.”

“Mr. Daesu? Suddenly?”

“I don’t know why. I was just told to bring it.”

It’s not like Captain Kang, who’s waiting for his orders, called us, so it’s only Lieutenant Colonel Choi.

But when on earth did they see us and tell us to come to the main building just an hour after arriving?

Corporal Jang frowned as if he didn’t understand English, and was about to scold the soldier.

“Let’s go for now.”

“Are you okay? It’s probably not a good thing. It’s so hard to see you looking for me like this all of a sudden… .”

“Even if you don’t go now, I think I’ll call you someday. I’d rather just see you now.”

But I stopped the sergeant and asked the soldier who was at a loss what to do.

“Who exactly is who?”

“First of all, there are three of us here: Mr. Jang Dae-su, Private Oh Chan-il, and Private Lee Hyeon-su.”

There are only three names on the list.

I left my luggage and weapons with Kim Jin-kyung.

“Go back first. Tell your sister and Yebin that you’ll be back soon.”

“yes.”

I don’t know why he’s called that, but I plan to look at the face of this Lieutenant Colonel Choi.

After leaving our luggage with the group, Oh Chan-il, Lee Hyeon-su, and I followed the soldiers to the main building.