Chapter 27 - Friendly Chit-chat (1/2)

Two months ago Seo-Jun's uncle heard of his nephew's plan. He immediately flew into a rage, raging about how it would disgrace the good family name. In order to make his displeasure known, and have the young culprit punished, he had summoned Seo-Jun to the Kim mansion. Once he saw him, the uncle thoroughly scolded his nephew for disobeying his order to live quietly out of the country.

During that time, Seo-Jun had fought hard against his uncle. In the end, he managed to earn the right to remain in Seoul and work with Ji-Won. Perhaps the name of Chairman Kang and his reputation had something to do with his uncle finally relenting.

Nevertheless, Seo-Jun did not complain about the reasons. As if he had received amnesty, he left the house in a hurry, vowing never to return.

As he closed the door behind him, Seo-Jun even left behind some bitter words.

”You don't have to worry about me uncle. I will never ask for anything from your family. I'm a nobody after all. What could I possibly give in return to someone as great as you?”

Now, two months later, Seo-Jun's uncle called him back home. Despite his vow never to return, Seo-Jun still went, only to have his uncle step on his head for not getting a better position at Kangji Tourism.

”Deputy Director?!” his uncle's voice boomed inside the study. ”That is not a fitting position for one of our family. What will the others say when they find out about this?”

Hearing the man's words, Seo-Jun couldn't help but scoff.

”Since when have I been a member of your family, uncle?” Seo-Jun paused, then added with a dismissive wave of his hand. ”And don't worry. I never told anyone about my connection with Kim Financial Group. Ji-Won is the only one who knows about my family. Probably his father knows too, but I highly doubt he'll be interested. Chairman Kang has his own family issues to take care of.”

”That's not the point.” his uncle snapped. ”The point is your image and how...”

Seo-Jun let out a derisive laugh, interrupting his uncle's words short.

”The point, I believe, is 'your' image and what people will think about 'you' when they find out I went to work for the Kangs instead of coming to 'your' company.”

As he spoke, Seo-Jun's expression twisted in disgust.

”You only care about yourself, after all.” he added in an undertone.

His uncle, however, didn't hear his last words. He was hung up on what Seo-Jun had said before that.

”Well if you understand it so well, then why are you doing this?”

”I am sorry to say, uncle, but I have no plans of ever coming to work for you, nor join your family. You have already given your permission for me to stay away, so I suggest you keep to your word. I do not make trouble for you, so you stay out of my business.” Seo-Jun bit out savagely.

After throwing those words out, Seo-Jun had gotten up and stormed out of the house without looking back.

Taking another long sip of whiskey, Seo-Jun let out a deep sigh. He stared off into the distance, his eyes betraying the tumult he felt inside his chest. It seemed that, no matter how often this happened, he couldn't help feeling affected. Though it was much better than before, he was still infuriated with his uncle's attitude.

That's how Ji-Won found him a while later.

”Rough evening I take it?” Ji-Won asked his friend, taking a seat beside him at the bar.

”Judging by your looks, I'd say you've had the same.” Seo-Jun retorted, a sad smile forming on his lips.