Chapter 341: 341
Saturday came around .
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Gun-Ho had Dyeon Korea rent a van to accommodate six people—Gun-Ho, Mr . Interpreter Lee, Mr . Adam Castler and three American engineers . The van came with a chauffeur .
Before heading to Hannam Town, Gun-Ho showed them around Insan Town and Bukchon Hanok Village . They arrived at the Pine in Hannam Town in the evening . They parked the rental car at a paid parking lot near Soonchunhyang Hospital and walked to the Pine .
"Mr . Chauffeur, we will come back by 9 pm . Please take this . I want to pay for your dinner . You will find plenty of restaurants in this area . "
"Thank you, sir . This is more than a dinner's cost . I appreciate it . "
When Gun-Ho brought the Americans and the interpreter to the Pine, the interpreter looked perplexed . The Pine looked like a residential house without a business sign . A moment later, the bouncers poured out to the front entrance door .
"Big brother, welcome to the Pine . It's a pleasure to see you again . "
"Oh, Tae-Young Im! How have you been?"
"The little brother didn't come with you today, did he?"
"The little brother? Oh, are you talking about Jong-Suk Park? He has some work he needs to take care of, so he couldn't make it today . "
"I will show you inside . "
The Pine had its interior completely redone . It looked neat and elegant . The inside was decorated in a traditional Korean style . The American engineers were busy taking pictures .
"Oh, my . President Goo . It has been a while . It's really good to see you again . "
Ms . Jang came out to greet Gun-Ho's party . She was wearing a gorgeous traditional Korean dress .
"We decorated a room for our foreign guests . Please come with me . Our previous Korean-style heated floor is not very comfortable for foreigners . "
The room that Ms . Jang took them to looked similar to the room Gun-Ho used to have dinner with Chairman Lee before, with an embroidered folding screen . They just lowered the seating area so people could sit like they were sitting at a standard-height table . Gun-Ho used to sit on the floor with the previous setting . Mr . Adam Castler showed his interest in every decoration and furniture in the room, such as the embroidered folding screen, a chest inlaid with mother-of-pearl, a white porcelain vase, etc . He closely looked at them, and he pointed at a candlestick and wondered what it was for .
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The interpreter used to work as a manager in a large company before his retirement, and he also worked as a managing director of a branch office abroad . But it seemed that he hadn't had a chance to come to a place like this . The interpreter asked,
"Sir, you seem to come here pretty often . "
"Not very often though . "
The food started coming out .
The ladies in a traditional Korean dress brought a large floor table and started bringing food . The American engineers became once again busy taking pictures of the exotic Korean food . They looked neat and delicious .
"Good!"
Mr . Adam Castler exclaimed over the good taste of the food . He tried Bulgogi* and Sooyook* . After having a few glasses of Korean traditional liquor, the ladies with Geomumgo* came into the room and started playing it . Mr . Adam Castler closed his eyes and enjoyed the music .
After they finished playing the Geomumgo, other pretty ladies in a traditional Korean dress came into the room and started serving the food . Surprisingly, these ladies spoke English very well . Mr . Adam Castler and the three American engineers seemed to be extremely satisfied with the service and the music .
After the meal, a dessert was served . Nectar and fruits were served . While they were enjoying the dessert, Ms . Jang entered the room and sat next to Mr . Adam Castler .
Gun-Ho introduced her to Mr . Adam Castler .
"This is the owner of this bar/restaurant . "
Once the interpreter interpreted what Gun-Ho said for Adam Castler, Adam Castler grabbed Ms . Jang's hand and shook it .
Ms . Jang said,
"This gentleman has very nice sideburns . "
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When the interpreter interpreted for Adam Caslter, Adam Castler grabbed Ms . Jang's hand again and shook it one more time .
"Ms . Jang, this gentleman will pay for our dinner here . He is the one who you need to focus on tonight . "
Ms . Jang put a piece of fruit into Ms . Adam Castler's mouth .
Ms . Jang came close to Gun-Ho .
"President Goo, please fill up my glass with liquor for me . "
"Oh, are you sure, Ms . Jang?"
Gun-Ho filled up a glass with traditional Korean liquor and handed it to Ms . Jang .
After finishing it, Ms . Jang gave the empty glass back to Gun-Ho, and she said,
"President Goo, do you mind if I introduce a nice girl to you?"
"Do you have someone in your mind?"
"You know of an actress named Mi-Lyeong Lee, don't you?"
"Oh, I think I know of her . She usually takes the role of a mother in a soap opera these days . "
"She is a friend of mine . We used to have a scene together in a movie and TV series before . She is still acting, and she has a pretty large social network . When I talked to her about you the other day, President Goo, she wanted to introduce someone to you . "
"Really? I appreciate it . Let me fill up your glass again . "
Gun-Ho filled up Ms . Jang's glass with liquor again to show his acceptance of her offer .
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Adam Caslter and other American engineers seemed to be highly satisfied with the food and service that night . They were humming while they were walking out of the bar .
"Boss! This is the best day of our entire stay in Korea!"
The American engineers called Gun-Ho as their boss . They raised their thumb . Mr . Adam Castler paid for the dinner including the services provided by the ladies, with the company credit card .
When they walked out to the restaurant's yard, Gun-Ho felt the fresh air on his face .
One of the American engineers wanted to go to a men's room before leaving the restaurant . Gun-Ho sat under the maple tree in the yard while waiting for him . At that moment, Tae-Young Im came to Gun-Ho .
"Big brother, do you by any chance hire a chauffeur for you? I've noticed that you drive your own car . Egnopak's president's son is younger than you, but he has his own chauffeur . "
"Do you have someone you want to recommend?"
"I actually do . He is a few years younger than me . He has a firm body, and he can speak English too . He was a junior to me when we were in the college of physical education in Yongin City . "
"Really?"
"Hey, Chan-Ho, come here!"
A bouncer came and gave a 90-degree bow to Gun-Ho .
"I'm Chan-Ho Eom . "
Tae-Young Im introduced Chan-Ho Eom to Gun-Ho,
"This is the man whom I was talking to you about . He has a three-degree black belt in Taekwondo and four-degree in Judo . You don't have to hire him directly, but I can send him to you for the chauffeur work from my security staffing company . "
"Oh, really?"
Gun-Ho extended his hand to Chan-Ho Eom for a handshake .
"The thing is that I am not in Seoul these days . I stay most of the time in a provincial city, but when I move back to Seoul, I will contact you . I think I like you . "
"Thank you, big brother . "
Once the American engineer came back from the men's room, Gun-Ho's party began to walk toward the parking lot . Tae-Young Im followed Gun-Ho .
"You seemed to have drunk a lot tonight . I will drive you to your house . "
"No, it's okay . I rented a car since I have guests here with me . Did you say the man's name is Chan-Ho Eom?"
"Yes, big brother . "
"Hmm . I will remember his name . "
Gun-Ho waved his hand to Tae-Young Im before leaving .
Note*
Bulgogi – Grilled beef which was marinated with all sorts of vegetables and soy sauce
Sooyook – Boiled pork meat
Geomumgo – A traditional musical instrument of Korea