“I believe many of you must be shocked by the recent C&C situation. As one of the executives of C&C, I sincerely apologize for only now revealing internal corruption. With the confirmation of Chairman Cha Seungjo’s dismissal, we plan to recruit a suitable talent to lead in his place. Until the new person arrives, I will lead the company. I will seek advice from many and organize things well. Once again, I apologize for representing the company and causing a controversy due to this situation.”

Yeon’s interview video, exposed in various media, became a big topic on social media and community platforms.

[Is it okay for a company executive to look like this?] [People working at C&C Global must be enjoying their eyes every day.] [A capable executive in his 30s, nice.] [I now have a goal in my life. I should join C&C Global and become the secretary of Director Lee Kanghyun.] [Although he looks like that, his abilities are top-notch. He has it all.]

The middle-aged group saw the recent C&C Global situation as a major crisis, while those in their 20s and 30s cheered.

In particular, the expectation that the new leader of C&C, a talented young person in his early 30s, would bring positive changes to the company gave hope to those in their 20s and 30s. It also helped the company’s image be perceived as more youthful.

“He’s impressive. Why does he look so good on the screen? I bet paper will stick to the tip of his nose, really.”

Yeon’s sister, Eunji Eunji, turned on the TV and, watching Kang Hyun’s interview on the news program, involuntarily exclaimed.

A few days after the C&C Global shareholders’ meeting, the family gathered for a dinner at their parents’ house.

“Jiyeon, did you say you were on Director Lee Kanghyun’s team? Did you see him often?”

“I worked with Director Lee on a project in the early days, so I saw him almost every day.”

“Does work go well with a boss who looks like that next to you?”

Eunji teased Jiyeon.

“Director Lee… is an incredible workaholic. When the project team was working, he was the scariest. He kept giving us work. Besides, he’s incredibly meticulous. Unni, you have no idea.”

“Yeah, I’ve heard the rumors. And judging by the data we brought in the investment deal last time, it seemed likely. When presenting, he knew every detail. If he’s good at his job, he may not have a handsome face, but he looks cool. Anyway, isn’t the mother of this Director so happy about who her son is?”

“I guess our mom and dad would feel the same way. We have a son and daughter like our unni and oppa, right?”

The family burst into laughter at Jiyeon’s words.

“Jiyeon made the right point. I’m so proud and happy because my children are my children.”

Mrs. Kim Goeun embraced Jiyeon’s shoulders and spoke happily.

“I’m also so happy as a daughter, being your sister, sister, and sister to you all.”

After brightly smiling, Jiyeon stopped laughing and had a somewhat serious expression.

“There’s something I want to tell everyone.”

With Jiyeon’s cautious tone, the entire family looked at her with curiosity.
“I… Right now, there’s someone I’m seriously meeting.”

At Yeon’s words, the eyes of everyone, excluding Ji-eun, widened significantly.

Especially Chairman Eun Ju-hoon seemed the most surprised.

“Ji-eun, you knew, didn’t you? But you didn’t say a word to Mom?”

When her mother, Go Eun, looked at Ji-eun with a slightly hurt expression, she raised her hands and shrugged her shoulders.

“Mom, news like this should be heard directly from the person involved. And I only knew that Yeon was casually meeting someone. I just realized now that they are close enough to talk about it with the family.”

“Who is this person? Is he a good person? Does he treat you well? Just be with someone kind who loves you. Right?”

Given Go Eun’s worst experience with Cha Min-woo, she was more worried. But with a mix of worry and curiosity, she asked several questions at once.

“He’s a very good person, Mom. He’s kind and upright.”

Listening to Yeon’s response, Go Eun continuously nodded her head, and from her mouth came words like, ‘That’s right, appearance and abilities are secondary.’

“Dad, Mom. He asked that person to come here today.”

At Yeon’s words, the family, looking surprised and flustered, had even wider eyes.

“What?”

“Now?”

“What?”

“Yeon!”

“Miss~ Amazing!”

Seeing her family expressing their surprise as if in a chorus, Yeon smiled subtly.

“He wants to greet you all quickly.”

“No, Yeon, you… Still, even so. What if he suddenly invites you? We haven’t prepared anything. What should we do?”

Embarrassment flashed on Go Eun’s face.
Embarrassment flickered across Goeun’s face.

“I said I would have dinner with my family today… even if just for a moment. I wanted to say hello and then go back to work overtime. Originally, I had told them I would continue working at the office today.”

“I like that proactive attitude different from anyone else.”

Jihoo, Jieun’s older brother, displayed a satisfying smile.