Chapter 83: Lodging Arrangements
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Hearing this, Su-Jin finally sighed in relief. She turned to look at Yeong-Ah and the two women smiled at each other.
Just at that moment, a young woman from the Administrative department came towards them. She stopped in front of Ji-Won, smiling and bowing politely.
"Director Kang, here you have the keys and the list containing the Planning Department's members and allocated rooms. I cannot see Director Kwon, so I am giving you theirs as well."
"Very well. Thank you." Ji-Won said, bowing his head in acknowledgment.
He took the lists and two pouches from the woman. Once relieved of her duty, she gave him another bow and left.
Meanwhile, Seo-Jun kept making faces at the woman until she left.
This behavior was quite unlike his usual self, therefore Su-Jin couldn't help but lean closer to Yeon-Ah and ask in a low voice.
"What is going on with Deputy Director Kim? He's acting even weirder than usual."
To Su-Jin's surprise, though, Yeon-Ah shook her head, remaining silent.
A moment later, as though he could read Su-Jin's perplexed expression, Seo-Jun began wailing at the top of his lungs.
"Ahh, such a cruel fate for a vassal to be betrayed by the one closest to him. Here I was, trusting my King to carve the path for me, when in fact he only coveted the throne, afraid to share power with anyone else."
Hearing the man's strange words, both Su-Jin and Yeon-Ah tilted their heads in confusion. What Seo-Jun kept saying made absolutely no sense to them.
In the end, Su-Jin's natural curiosity was piqued and she found it impossible to refrain from probing.
"Deputy Director Kim, I am not really sure what is going on right now, but there is one thing I am even more uncertain of. How can a person covet something that is already his? A King already has the throne, so wouldn't that make him the rightful owner and others the ones doing the coveting instead?"
"Ahem." Seo-Jun coughed, awkwardly shifting his eyes around.
"Ah." Yeong-Ah let out a soft gasp.
An understanding suddenly dawned upon her and she quickly pulled Su-Jin slightly farther away. Then, Yeon-Ah lowered her voice and secretively told Su-Jin what happened when she and Seo-Jun had arrived at the hotel earlier that morning.
"When we got to the hotel, Deputy Director Kim wanted to get the key cards, so we could leave our luggage inside the rooms before coming to the campsite. Unfortunately, the receptionist refused to give him the keys, saying that they could only be handed to the person who made the reservation, namely Director Kang. No matter how much Deputy Director Kim tried to convince her, the woman was adamant about refusing him."
"So that's what happened." Su-Jin hummed in understanding.
"Mn." Yeon-Ah nodded. "Just before we entered the hotel he was bragging about how he could deal with things in Director Kang's absence. So, after this whole thing happened, I think he's feeling wronged."
"It does seem like a slap in the face." Su-Jin chuckled, trying to imagine Seo-Jun's indignan expression as he tried to reason with the receptionist. "But if you couldn't enter the rooms, where did you leave the luggage?" she asked in the same low whisper.
"Considering the special situation, the hotel management offered us a room to place our belongings until this orientation ends."
Now that Su-Jin knew everything that had transpired in her absence, there was nothing stopping her from rejoining the group.
She found everyone animatedly discussing their lodging situation.
They were to stay two in a room and Su-Jin was happy to be sharing hers with Yeon-Ah. Ji-Won was going to be roommates with Seo-Jun, while Jung Seok was going to share a room together with a man from Team 2.
After the rest of Director Kwon's team members were told of their sleeping arrangements, everyone declared themselves satisfied and Ji-Won gave each a key card for their respective rooms.
A few minutes later, they were all going up the slope towards the inn.
The building was three-stories high and had a grand looking entrance. It definitely looked like the kind of place rich people usually chose in order to spend their holidays. Luckily for all of them, the entire inn had been booked by the company and every service was free for the employees.
Su-Jin and Yeon-Ah found their room on the second floor. To their surprise, Ji-Won and Seo-Jun's room was right next to theirs.
"I see that we are neighbors." Seo-Jun remarked in his usual cheerful tone. "What a wonderful surprise."
He winked and grinned playfully at the two girls.
Ji-Won, on the other hand, scowled and opened the door. Then, in one swift move he shoved Seo-Jun inside, snapping the door shut behind them.
Su-Jin and Yeon-Ah exchanged a quick glance in the hallway, feeling slightly puzzled, before finally entering their own room.
Director Kang had always been cold towards people, but now, it seemed as though his aura turned a notch colder.
"Did something happen on your way here?" Yeon-Ah asked as the two of them entered the room.
"No, not really." Su-Jin said, pondering. "We talked a little and…"
She suddenly stopped talking.
The last bit of her conversation with Ji-Won came rushing back to her mind.
What she said must have reminded him of something unpleasant, so surely that was the reason for his nasty disposition. Not to mention the fact that, on top of everything else, Ji-Won also had to come and pick her up.
Thinking about things this way, it was no wonder that his expression looked so dark and ominous.
"Wow, this is a nice-looking place." Su-Jin said briskly, trying to change the subject.
With this reminder, they both turned around on the spot, taking in their surroundings.
The room was indeed very pleasant looking. It was spacious, with two beds on either side and each having its own nightstand. There was even a dresser, large enough to fit the belongings of at least ten people.
Opposite from the sleeping area was a wall made out entirely of windows. A terrace was visible beyond the glass, and the view beyond the railing showed trees and mountain slopes.
The bathroom, located in the far end of the room, was clean and very comfortable in size. Su-Jin noticed it was considerably larger than the one she used at home.
The walls were covered in light beige tiles and the floor looked like wet sand. A long, deep-looking bathtub was placed on the right-side wall, facing a beautiful round sink.
Everything sparkled, making the two women's eyes gleam with delight.
After unpacking, they washed and changed into something more fitting for a Sports Day.
They both wore simple sweatpants and t-shirts. They were also careful to pull their hair up, tying it securely so it won't be an inconvenience while running.
Just as they were finishing getting ready, a knock came at the door.
Curious as to who it might be, Su-Jin went and opened the door. In front of her stood a young woman, dressed just as sporty as she was. Judging by her name tag, she was part of the Administration team that was responsible for organizing the event.
"Everybody is gathering downstairs in five minutes in order to discuss the competitions. Once everything is settled, we will go back to the campsite where we went this morning." the young woman reported briskly.
Then, she added in a lower voice.
"Also, please make sure you take good care of your key. Losing it will not be a pleasant affair."
And with that, she turned around and left.
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Hearing this, Su-Jin finally sighed in relief. She turned to look at Yeong-Ah and the two women smiled at each other.
Just at that moment, a young woman from the Administrative department came towards them. She stopped in front of Ji-Won, smiling and bowing politely.
"Director Kang, here you have the keys and the list containing the Planning Department's members and allocated rooms. I cannot see Director Kwon, so I am giving you theirs as well."
"Very well. Thank you." Ji-Won said, bowing his head in acknowledgment.
He took the lists and two pouches from the woman. Once relieved of her duty, she gave him another bow and left.
Meanwhile, Seo-Jun kept making faces at the woman until she left.
This behavior was quite unlike his usual self, therefore Su-Jin couldn't help but lean closer to Yeon-Ah and ask in a low voice.
"What is going on with Deputy Director Kim? He's acting even weirder than usual."
To Su-Jin's surprise, though, Yeon-Ah shook her head, remaining silent.
A moment later, as though he could read Su-Jin's perplexed expression, Seo-Jun began wailing at the top of his lungs.
"Ahh, such a cruel fate for a vassal to be betrayed by the one closest to him. Here I was, trusting my King to carve the path for me, when in fact he only coveted the throne, afraid to share power with anyone else."
Hearing the man's strange words, both Su-Jin and Yeon-Ah tilted their heads in confusion. What Seo-Jun kept saying made absolutely no sense to them.
In the end, Su-Jin's natural curiosity was piqued and she found it impossible to refrain from probing.
"Deputy Director Kim, I am not really sure what is going on right now, but there is one thing I am even more uncertain of. How can a person covet something that is already his? A King already has the throne, so wouldn't that make him the rightful owner and others the ones doing the coveting instead?"
"Ahem." Seo-Jun coughed, awkwardly shifting his eyes around.
"Ah." Yeong-Ah let out a soft gasp.
An understanding suddenly dawned upon her and she quickly pulled Su-Jin slightly farther away. Then, Yeon-Ah lowered her voice and secretively told Su-Jin what happened when she and Seo-Jun had arrived at the hotel earlier that morning.
"When we got to the hotel, Deputy Director Kim wanted to get the key cards, so we could leave our luggage inside the rooms before coming to the campsite. Unfortunately, the receptionist refused to give him the keys, saying that they could only be handed to the person who made the reservation, namely Director Kang. No matter how much Deputy Director Kim tried to convince her, the woman was adamant about refusing him."
"So that's what happened." Su-Jin hummed in understanding.
"Mn." Yeon-Ah nodded. "Just before we entered the hotel he was bragging about how he could deal with things in Director Kang's absence. So, after this whole thing happened, I think he's feeling wronged."
"It does seem like a slap in the face." Su-Jin chuckled, trying to imagine Seo-Jun's indignan expression as he tried to reason with the receptionist. "But if you couldn't enter the rooms, where did you leave the luggage?" she asked in the same low whisper.
"Considering the special situation, the hotel management offered us a room to place our belongings until this orientation ends."
Now that Su-Jin knew everything that had transpired in her absence, there was nothing stopping her from rejoining the group.
She found everyone animatedly discussing their lodging situation.
They were to stay two in a room and Su-Jin was happy to be sharing hers with Yeon-Ah. Ji-Won was going to be roommates with Seo-Jun, while Jung Seok was going to share a room together with a man from Team 2.
After the rest of Director Kwon's team members were told of their sleeping arrangements, everyone declared themselves satisfied and Ji-Won gave each a key card for their respective rooms.
A few minutes later, they were all going up the slope towards the inn.
The building was three-stories high and had a grand looking entrance. It definitely looked like the kind of place rich people usually chose in order to spend their holidays. Luckily for all of them, the entire inn had been booked by the company and every service was free for the employees.
Su-Jin and Yeon-Ah found their room on the second floor. To their surprise, Ji-Won and Seo-Jun's room was right next to theirs.
"I see that we are neighbors." Seo-Jun remarked in his usual cheerful tone. "What a wonderful surprise."
He winked and grinned playfully at the two girls.
Ji-Won, on the other hand, scowled and opened the door. Then, in one swift move he shoved Seo-Jun inside, snapping the door shut behind them.
Su-Jin and Yeon-Ah exchanged a quick glance in the hallway, feeling slightly puzzled, before finally entering their own room.
Director Kang had always been cold towards people, but now, it seemed as though his aura turned a notch colder.
"Did something happen on your way here?" Yeon-Ah asked as the two of them entered the room.
"No, not really." Su-Jin said, pondering. "We talked a little and…"
She suddenly stopped talking.
The last bit of her conversation with Ji-Won came rushing back to her mind.
What she said must have reminded him of something unpleasant, so surely that was the reason for his nasty disposition. Not to mention the fact that, on top of everything else, Ji-Won also had to come and pick her up.
Thinking about things this way, it was no wonder that his expression looked so dark and ominous.
"Wow, this is a nice-looking place." Su-Jin said briskly, trying to change the subject.
With this reminder, they both turned around on the spot, taking in their surroundings.
The room was indeed very pleasant looking. It was spacious, with two beds on either side and each having its own nightstand. There was even a dresser, large enough to fit the belongings of at least ten people.
Opposite from the sleeping area was a wall made out entirely of windows. A terrace was visible beyond the glass, and the view beyond the railing showed trees and mountain slopes.
The bathroom, located in the far end of the room, was clean and very comfortable in size. Su-Jin noticed it was considerably larger than the one she used at home.
The walls were covered in light beige tiles and the floor looked like wet sand. A long, deep-looking bathtub was placed on the right-side wall, facing a beautiful round sink.
Everything sparkled, making the two women's eyes gleam with delight.
After unpacking, they washed and changed into something more fitting for a Sports Day.
They both wore simple sweatpants and t-shirts. They were also careful to pull their hair up, tying it securely so it won't be an inconvenience while running.
Just as they were finishing getting ready, a knock came at the door.
Curious as to who it might be, Su-Jin went and opened the door. In front of her stood a young woman, dressed just as sporty as she was. Judging by her name tag, she was part of the Administration team that was responsible for organizing the event.
"Everybody is gathering downstairs in five minutes in order to discuss the competitions. Once everything is settled, we will go back to the campsite where we went this morning." the young woman reported briskly.
Then, she added in a lower voice.
"Also, please make sure you take good care of your key. Losing it will not be a pleasant affair."
And with that, she turned around and left.
Hearing this, Su-Jin finally sighed in relief. She turned to look at Yeong-Ah and the two women smiled at each other. Just at that moment, a young woman from the Administrative department came towards them. She stopped in front of Ji-Won, smiling and bowing politely."Director Kang, here you have the keys and the list containing the Planning Department's members and allocated rooms. I cannot see Director Kwon, so I am giving you theirs as well.""Very well. Thank you." Ji-Won said, bowing his head in acknowledgment.He took the lists and two pouches from the woman. Once relieved of her duty, she gave him another bow and left.Meanwhile, Seo-Jun kept making faces at the woman until she left. This behavior was quite unlike his usual self, therefore Su-Jin couldn't help but lean closer to Yeon-Ah and ask in a low voice."What is going on with Deputy Director Kim? He's acting even weirder than usual."To Su-Jin's surprise, though, Yeon-Ah shook her head, remaining silent.A moment later, as though he could read Su-Jin's perplexed expression, Seo-Jun began wailing at the top of his lungs."Ahh, such a cruel fate for a vassal to be betrayed by the one closest to him. Here I was, trusting my King to carve the path for me, when in fact he only coveted the throne, afraid to share power with anyone else."Hearing the man's strange words, both Su-Jin and Yeon-Ah tilted their heads in confusion. What Seo-Jun kept saying made absolutely no sense to them.In the end, Su-Jin's natural curiosity was piqued and she found it impossible to refrain from probing."Deputy Director Kim, I am not really sure what is going on right now, but there is one thing I am even more uncertain of. How can a person covet something that is already his? A King already has the throne, so wouldn't that make him the rightful owner and others the ones doing the coveting instead?""Ahem." Seo-Jun coughed, awkwardly shifting his eyes around. "Ah." Yeong-Ah let out a soft gasp. An understanding suddenly dawned upon her and she quickly pulled Su-Jin slightly farther away. Then, Yeon-Ah lowered her voice and secretively told Su-Jin what happened when she and Seo-Jun had arrived at the hotel earlier that morning. "When we got to the hotel, Deputy Director Kim wanted to get the key cards, so we could leave our luggage inside the rooms before coming to the campsite. Unfortunately, the receptionist refused to give him the keys, saying that they could only be handed to the person who made the reservation, namely Director Kang. No matter how much Deputy Director Kim tried to convince her, the woman was adamant about refusing him.""So that's what happened." Su-Jin hummed in understanding."Mn." Yeon-Ah nodded. "Just before we entered the hotel he was bragging about how he could deal with things in Director Kang's absence. So, after this whole thing happened, I think he's feeling wronged.""It does seem like a slap in the face." Su-Jin chuckled, trying to imagine Seo-Jun's indignan expression as he tried to reason with the receptionist. "But if you couldn't enter the rooms, where did you leave the luggage?" she asked in the same low whisper."Considering the special situation, the hotel management offered us a room to place our belongings until this orientation ends."Now that Su-Jin knew everything that had transpired in her absence, there was nothing stopping her from rejoining the group. She found everyone animatedly discussing their lodging situation.They were to stay two in a room and Su-Jin was happy to be sharing hers with Yeon-Ah. Ji-Won was going to be roommates with Seo-Jun, while Jung Seok was going to share a room together with a man from Team 2. After the rest of Director Kwon's team members were told of their sleeping arrangements, everyone declared themselves satisfied and Ji-Won gave each a key card for their respective rooms.A few minutes later, they were all going up the slope towards the inn. The building was three-stories high and had a grand looking entrance. It definitely looked like the kind of place rich people usually chose in order to spend their holidays. Luckily for all of them, the entire inn had been booked by the company and every service was free for the employees.Su-Jin and Yeon-Ah found their room on the second floor. To their surprise, Ji-Won and Seo-Jun's room was right next to theirs."I see that we are neighbors." Seo-Jun remarked in his usual cheerful tone. "What a wonderful surprise."He winked and grinned playfully at the two girls. Ji-Won, on the other hand, scowled and opened the door. Then, in one swift move he shoved Seo-Jun inside, snapping the door shut behind them.Su-Jin and Yeon-Ah exchanged a quick glance in the hallway, feeling slightly puzzled, before finally entering their own room. Director Kang had always been cold towards people, but now, it seemed as though his aura turned a notch colder."Did something happen on your way here?" Yeon-Ah asked as the two of them entered the room."No, not really." Su-Jin said, pondering. "We talked a little and"She suddenly stopped talking. The last bit of her conversation with Ji-Won came rushing back to her mind. What she said must have reminded him of something unpleasant, so surely that was the reason for his nasty disposition. Not to mention the fact that, on top of everything else, Ji-Won also had to come and pick her up. Thinking about things this way, it was no wonder that his expression looked so dark and ominous."Wow, this is a nice-looking place." Su-Jin said briskly, trying to change the subject.With this reminder, they both turned around on the spot, taking in their surroundings. The room was indeed very pleasant looking. It was spacious, with two beds on either side and each having its own nightstand. There was even a dresser, large enough to fit the belongings of at least ten people.Opposite from the sleeping area was a wall made out entirely of windows. A terrace was visible beyond the glass, and the view beyond the railing showed trees and mountain slopes. The bathroom, located in the far end of the room, was clean and very comfortable in size. Su-Jin noticed it was considerably larger than the one she used at home. The walls were covered in light beige tiles and the floor looked like wet sand. A long, deep-looking bathtub was placed on the right-side wall, facing a beautiful round sink.Everything sparkled, making the two women's eyes gleam with delight. After unpacking, they washed and changed into something more fitting for a Sports Day. They both wore simple sweatpants and t-shirts. They were also careful to pull their hair up, tying it securely so it won't be an inconvenience while running.Just as they were finishing getting ready, a knock came at the door. Curious as to who it might be, Su-Jin went and opened the door. In front of her stood a young woman, dressed just as sporty as she was. Judging by her name tag, she was part of the Administration team that was responsible for organizing the event."Everybody is gathering downstairs in five minutes in order to discuss the competitions. Once everything is settled, we will go back to the campsite where we went this morning." the young woman reported briskly. Then, she added in a lower voice. "Also, please make sure you take good care of your key. Losing it will not be a pleasant affair."And with that, she turned around and left.
