Chapter 184:

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Chapter 184: Chapter 184 “If we install it up there, the sculpture would be...” Yoo-hyun was talking excitedly. He stopped when he felt a calm gaze from the side. He slowly turned his head and saw Richard looking at him with a curious expression. Their eyes met for a moment. His deep eyes under his thick eyelids seemed to pierce through Yoo-hyun’s innermost thoughts. He remembered what he wanted to forget. He betrayed him for the sake of success. He thought it was natural to receive everything. He believed that greedy people succeed in life. He gave him too much for such a bad person. “...” He hesitated, unable to say anything. His lips curled up. It was the same kind smile as before. It seemed like he was telling Yoo-hyun that it was okay. His heart felt like it was tearing apart. He couldn’t look at his eyes anymore and turned his head. “I’m going somewhere else. How about you? Do you want to come with me?” “Well, I don’t mind. Let’s go.” His voice was also pleasant. They moved to the presentation hall on the second floor. The presentations were divided into several sections, and most of them were done by students. It was a place to present their research achievements at school, similar to paper presentations. The only difference was the presentation method, which was Pecha Kucha. Richard whispered in his ear as they sat down. “Have you ever heard of this kind of presentation?” “No, it’s my first time. What is Pecha Kucha?” “It’s a way of automatically switching 20 slides every 20 seconds. They said they chose this method to make the atmosphere more relaxed.” “You know a lot.” “I just picked it up from here and there.” Richard shrugged lightly. Yoo-hyun smiled faintly as he glanced at him. It felt like they were back to the time when they worked together. The time when he followed him around, admiring him. The students’ presentations were fresh. They used design to explain the huge discourses of cars, computers, videos, etc. in a fun way. Especially, the combination of Netflix (video streaming service) and UX design was well done, as if they had seen the future 10 years later. And finally. The last order of this section, and the one Yoo-hyun had been waiting for, came. A man with horn-rimmed glasses stood in front of the podium. He came out with the topic of brand marketing, ‘Big Brand, Big Idea’. His eyes looked at the audience. Richard whispered. “He also presented here last year.” “Do you know him?” “I gave him my card because his presentation was impressive. I don’t know if he remembers.” “Oh...” Yoo-hyun’s head went blank. It was because of the unexpected connection. -Jo Gebia. Rhode Island Design School. Along with the name written under the title, one thought crossed his mind. Maybe Jo Gebia felt close to Hansung because of Richard’s efforts? It was something he couldn’t confirm. The presentation was smooth like water. Jo Gebia, who stood on the podium, was the same eloquent as Yoo-hyun remembered, and he had a leisure in every word. -The way to grow a big brand is... He spoke as if he was chatting with a close friend, and his presentation attracted people’s attention. In the meantime, Jo Gebia’s eyes, which kept moving, swept over Yoo-hyun, who was sitting on the edge of the seat. His eyes shook for a moment. ‘Did I come for nothing?’ Yoo-hyun quickly turned his eyes away, without any intention of interfering. But it seemed too late. -What you need to make a bigger brand is not just good design. It’s... He hesitated for the first time, continuing his relaxed presentation. A brief silence drew people’s attention. They exchanged their thoughts and confirmed their values. Of course, there were parts that didn’t match, but they expressed their opinions without hesitation. “In my opinion, in the future...” “I think that...” It was possible because he met Richard, not Shin Kyungwook. “Puhahahaha.” “Hahaha.” Thanks to that, they had a pleasant conversation like old friends. But as always, the time of farewell came. Grunt. Richard, who put down his coffee cup, got up from his seat. “It’s a shame. I wanted to have a drink with you today if it wasn’t for work.” “You’re coming back tomorrow, right?” “Yes. Tomorrow I’m going to meet some friends I know, can you join me?” Yoo-hyun, who got up with him, answered with a smile. “Of course. Just call me and I’ll go anytime.” “Good, Steve.” Yoo-hyun held his hand tightly, who was Richard. He heard his heartbeat from his fingertips. His eyes, which seemed to have left some regrets, made Yoo-hyun’s heart flutter. He wished this time would last longer. He wanted to stay more, knowing it was greed. Was it because of the strength in his hand? Richard smiled. “See you tomorrow.” “Yes. Be careful.” Yoo-hyun bowed deeply to him, who turned away. He was very grateful that it was not an eternal farewell. 1 pm in Korean time. Jeong Dabin was talking to her cousin who came to Korea for a long time. “Da Hye, if you came to rest, just rest, why are you working again?” -It’s not work. I just have something to check. “You’re a workaholic.” -I’ll go up when I’m done. Why? “Why, I was wondering if you forgot the promise.” It was a promise to meet in Seoul. At the end of the year, other people are busy dating, but Jeong Dabin waited for that day. ‘Was I a cupid in my previous life?’ It was enough to make such a useless thought. The answer that came back was as cool as her cousin’s personality. -You said that, how can I forget? “Okay. Then let’s see you in Seoul then.” -Okay. I’ll call you. Jeong Dabin’s heart pounded as she hung up the phone. What expression would Yoo-hyun oppa make? She smiled involuntarily at the thought of the surprised expression of the colleague oppa she used to like. On the other hand, she was curious if Jeong Da Hye really didn’t know Yoo-hyun. Jeong Dabin fell into a fluttering imagination. The second night of the San Francisco business trip. There was a gold carpet in the hotel room where Yoo-hyun stayed. The walls were full of fancy decorations. This room, which looked luxurious at a glance, was not the single room of about 4 square meters that he had reserved. It was a suite room of 24 square meters with two rooms and a living room. It was thanks to the accident that happened at the hotel yesterday that the room was upgraded. Yoo-hyun opened the sliding door and went out to the outdoor terrace. He sat down on an empty chair. He took out a can of coffee and a cup from the small refrigerator on the outside. He drank a cup of coffee and looked at the night view of San Francisco. The open scenery made his heart feel cool. Whooong. When Yoo-hyun was immersed in his thoughts, smelling the cool breeze, he heard a sigh from Kim Younggil, the deputy, in the spacious living room with marble. He walked with his head shaking and sat down on the chair opposite Yoo-hyun. “Love is not easy.” “Are you doing well?” “Well, I feel lonely, so. Oh, sorry. You’re more like that.” “I’m lonely. I’m with the deputy.” Kim Younggil gave him a pitiful look at that, but Yoo-hyun calmly picked up a can of coffee. He poured the can of coffee into a coffee cup with ice and handed it to Kim Younggil.

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