Song Myeong-hwan scratched his thick beard with his hand and spat out curses. He had poured a considerable amount of money, forming an elite corps of top-notch lawyers. How could the investigation end without results?

Even the petty thugs were all caught. From low-ranking government officials to high-ranking ones, they faced disciplinary action and were dismissed from the Audit Office.

But why was Kwon Gi-joo the only one remaining untouched?

Even the lawyers found it questionable. He was so clean that it raised suspicions about whether such a person really existed.

There weren’t even enough witnesses. Except for Chairman Song Myeong-hwan and Secretary Kim Jin-ho, others claimed not to know his hidden identity. The investigation made no progress because of the wind-like parrot repeating that he was the head of the security team.

Every time he met with the lawyers, the content never changed.

This is driving me crazy.

Chairman Song Myeong-hwan scolded Secretary Kim Jin-ho, who came for a visit.

“You useless and worthless jerk. Can’t you tie up Kwon Gi-joo alone?”

Secretary Kim Jin-ho spoke with an embarrassed and awkward expression.

“The lawyers say it’s better to give up on anything related to Kwon Eun-ho.”

Upon hearing this, the chairman, as if frustrated, pounded the table with his fist.

“Hey! Why are you saying such frustrating things? The investigation is being swelled up because of him. But give up? What kind of nonsense is that from a guy with his mind stuck in place!”

“…I’m sorry.”

As if he had no face left, Secretary Kim Jin-ho leaned forward.

Can he really fall so cleanly? Is that possible?

There are only twelve elite lawyers who are as smart as they are long. If he can prove that he inflated the work, we can easily cut off his tail.

How can such a thing happen? I know everything. I’ve seen and heard it.

Chairman Song Myeong-hwan wore a helpless expression.

It was truly a helpless situation.

That’s the only way to express it.

Unlike the complex city, it is quiet and peaceful. Eun-chae sat on the platform under the persimmon tree and looked up at the sky without peeling garlic.

The sky in the countryside is particularly high and blue. Even though it’s been a few days since coming here, every time she looked, she felt that way.

After gazing for a while, she lowered her gaze and diligently peeled the garlic again, her hands stinging in the cold wind.

“Oh my, what are you doing with those pretty hands? Just leave them alone.”

Grandmother Geum-boon, who was boiling a chicken in a cauldron, turned around and said.

“Ah, Grandma. Haven’t you seen my future hands? My hands aren’t even pretty.”

Listening to the rhythmic sound of chopping firewood, Eun-chae retorted. The sound of firewood burning was also nice. It couldn’t be compared to the fireplace artificially created in the mansion.

“Did you buy that Veoline thing?”

As she asked, Geum-boon wiped her nose. Eun-chae spoke with a worried look.
“Yes. It’s Viola. Grandmother, please go inside. I will do it.”

“What can you do? You can’t even get the seasoning right.”

Eun-chae felt a bit embarrassed at that remark. A few days ago, there was an incident where she accidentally poured too much salt into the soup while helping her grandmother.

She was so sorry for the grandmother’s prediction that the soup would be too salty.

Anyway, since then, she completely lost Golden’s trust.

Moreover, it was a grandmother who couldn’t understand why a young lady born and raised in the city came here and suffered.

Eun-chae often wondered if there was a way to regain trust.

“Hurry up and go inside. I’ll take care of the cooking. Quickly!”

As Eun-chae sat down, Golden pushed her back hard.

“Oh, stay inside! It’s warmer in there, and there’s a fire. Just go in. Say hello to Mi-rae for me, and tell her not to call me for a nag. She called me and nagged at me more than you did. Really.”

At that, Eun-chae laughed. Mi-rae often talked about her grandmother.

She said that in the summer, she often went down to her grandmother’s house to take a nap on the platform. She always brought snacks every time, and thanks to her grandmother, she gained three kilograms every time she returned home.

She had been jealous and admired.

In the end, Eun-chae was pushed and entered the room. Now she took off the familiar furry robe, put it next to her, opened the sliding door, and went inside.

Grandmother was visible through the window. At first, she was puzzled by the grandmother’s words, who said she was as thin as a baby bird and asked if she had starved in the city.

But after a week, she vaguely understood that it was a sign of affection and friendliness. The meals were also incredibly delicious. Every day, she received fresh vegetable side dishes and meat soup, and today, there was a pot of samgyetang.

This was also thanks to having a good friend.

As Grandmother advised, Eun-chae sent a grateful message to Mi-rae for worrying about her future.

The decision to come to Mi-rae’s grandmother’s house was made suddenly a week ago.