Simultaneous Disappearances (1)
Hwanak Neighbourhood, which had beco the site of an incident, had its redevelopnt temporarily suspended.
This was due to awareness of the conflict between Gunbaek and the original residents becoming widespread after the dia had focussed their attention there.
No need to worry. As they say, behind every crisis lies an opportunity. Ill be eting with them soon to give them my thanks.
There shouldnt be anything that could overturn the plans for redevelopnt.
However this would all depend on how the Gunbaek Construction would choose to stabilize their image following this controversy.
Hm. In any case, please give them a few words from us as well. Tell them that wed like to thank them for their cooperation.
Ill do that. Okay then, guess Im the first to finish work today.
Yeah, yeah. Take care on your way there.
Now that Chu Oh-Myeongs case was wrapped up, I could finally rest a little.
With a skip in my step, I caught a taxi.
***
At a mansion in Seoul.
Although I hadnt spent long here, it still felt like my childhood ho.
Young master!
Chief Kim ca running out to et in house slippers.
All because there was soone here who was waiting for my return.
Please co in. I was just about to call everyone to co and eat.
I had heard that Go Dae-Man would discreetly hold his birthday at his own ho every year.
Since everyone in the family was usually busy, I guess this was the best way to get all of us together.
The mont I entered the door, I could see the rest of the family sitting in the living room.
Hello.
As I called out a greeting, the godfather of all Korea lazily turned his head towards .
Youre back.
As always, Go Dae-Man had a warm voice.
Many happy returns on your birthday.
I said this, while placing a fruit basket on top of the table.
In the next mont, I was surprised by Madam1 Lee Mi-Sooks reaction.
How thoughtful of you, but this is too much. Have you eaten yet? Lets have sothing to eat first before we talk.
Huh? Whats going on?
Although these words might sound normal if anyone else was hearing them, when they were directed to Go Ji-Hun in particular, it felt very strange.
We were all waiting for you.
What on earth? These words were the last straw.
I turned to stare at Chief Kim in utter bewildernt.
He waved his hand, beckoning to just head on to the dining room.
A sumptuous feast had been laid out on the table. A full spread of all sorts of delicacies covered the tabletop.
After having eaten cup noodles for my als every day, my whole body felt like it had been salted dry.
So I gulped down the food without even stopping to chew.
When I was about half-way through, the Madam suddenly spoke up.
How has your work been?
Really, whats going on with her?
Although I was suspicious, I replied without making a fuss.
Just so-so. Its busy, but nothing I cant handle. And its also very rewarding.
I saw the article. It said that you had rescued a kidnapped person?
I couldnt have done it alone, the whole team put in a lot of hard work to get it done.
I guess it was now ti to reveal the point that she had slowly been circling to.
Lee Mi-Sook gently laid down her spoon.
By any chance, do you know Congressman Jang Man-Chun?
Congressman Jang Man-Chun.
The forr leader of the Nara-Sarang Party2, the second largest of the opposition parties.
Although he had stepped down after being defeated in the presidential election, he was one of the most prominent politicians in terms of recognition and influence.
I nodded my head.
I know of him. I dont think there is anyone in the whole of Korea who doesnt know Jang Man-Chun.
Congressman Jang Man-Chun is my fathers- no- your maternal grandfathers old college classmate.
So what?
The congressman has a granddaughter. She should be slightly younger than you.
It looked like this might be a long conversation.
Although Lee Mi-Sook had suddenly brought up this topic, no one else had even contributed any questions.
This ant that everyone else, other than , knew about this.
Please, go on.
However, a few days ago, his granddaughter went missing.
Oh my. So this was about a case.
At first they thought that it was just her being her usual rebellious self, but in the end, they couldnt contact her no matter how hard they tried.
So that ans she often runs away from ho.
Although theyre hoping it isnt a kidnapping, since there hasnt even been a call asking for money Its like she just vanished into thin air.
Hey now. Wait a minute.
It felt like I had heard of this sowhere before.
The disappearance of the granddaughter of a famous legislator.
For now, theyve said that theyll file a missing person report. Theyve also hired a few private investigators, and theyre even exerting so pressure through their personal connections.
So?
So they contacted after seeing you save that kidnapping victim not long ago. They just hope that you might be able to help them out.
That case certainly was creating large ripples through the dia.
Footnote:
1. Just to be clear, this Madam had the aning of the lady of the house. It has a completely different context to Madam Shims case.
2. Nara-Sarang translates to Country-Love, or love of the country.
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