The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 171

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12th District Temporary Storage.

I, Cleaning Team 2, and Neighborhood Association President Kang Soon-bok silently waited for Department Head Park Geun-tae in front of it.

Meanwhile, Neighborhood Association President Kang Soon-bok was still glaring at me with a ‘we’ll see’ look.

The members of Cleaning Team 2 were fidgeting, unsure of what to do in the middle of the tension.

After a few minutes.

“Huff, huff…….”

Department Head Park Geun-tae came running from afar, panting heavily.

But he wasn’t alone.

Cleaning Manager Moon So-yeon, Cleaning Team 1 Leader Han Sang-hyuk, and even Planning Director Han Yu-bin were with him.

The heads of the departments to which the cleaning team belonged had all come out.

“That’s right, that’s right! Look at them rushing over as soon as I make a phone call.”

As soon as she saw them, Neighborhood Association President Kang Soon-bok smirked at me.

“You didn’t think it would come to this, did you? Do you have any idea who I am now?”

“…….”

“You should be careful when you look down on people. You’ve met your match today.”

Seeing my bewildered expression, Neighborhood Association President Kang Soon-bok spoke triumphantly, thinking this was her chance.

But that wasn’t why I was bewildered.

‘I can’t believe they all came running…’

Well, I’m someone who shouldn’t be here right now.

‘I hope I don’t get caught slacking off…….’

Damn it.

Should I run away now?

I briefly considered it, but it seemed too late.

“I’m Han Yu-bin, the head of the Planning Department. May I ask what’s going on?”

Han Yu-bin glanced at me and asked Neighborhood Association President Kang Soon-bok.

Then, Neighborhood Association President Kang Soon-bok raised her eyebrows.

“Director? Is that higher than Department Head Park?”

“……In terms of position, yes.”

“Then, you’ll be easier to talk to. You see! I clearly told Department Head Park today not to use this storage, but these people are storing corpses here again!”

“These people… ?”

Han Yu-bin’s eyes narrowed for a moment.

I was more surprised by that sharp expression, but Neighborhood Association President Kang Soon-bok, oblivious, continued to rant.

“Oh, how can they even think of storing this disgusting thing in a neighborhood where people live! Anyway, quickly send these people somewhere else, and don’t let them use this place anymore!”

“It’s not something that can be handled right away. We’ll try to come up with a solution as soon as possible…….”

“No! I heard they closed the Golden Palace neighborhood next door as soon as they were told! Are you ignoring only me? If you keep doing this, I’ll file a complaint with the district office! Is the company supposed to work for the citizens ignoring the citizens’ requests?”

“…….”

Han Yu-bin’s shoulders seemed to slump.

She seemed to realize that she wasn’t dealing with someone who was easy to talk to.

She ran her hand through her hair, as if she understood the situation.

And then.

“Oh, and! Who the hell is this guy?! I told him I’ve already told his superiors, so he should say, ‘Yes, I understand,’ and go back! Why is he staring at me and talking back?”

“…….”

“…….”

“…….”

Everyone there, including Han Yu-bin, froze at Neighborhood Association President Kang Soon-bok’s outburst.

“I don’t know how you’re training your employees. I can’t just let this go! Either you apologize on their behalf, or I’ll go directly to your representative and talk to them!”

“…….”

At that moment, everyone’s eyes turned to me.

Han Yu-bin opened her mouth in a calm tone.

“……She says she will, Representative.”

“Yes! I’ll talk to your representative……. Wait, Representative… ?”

Neighborhood Association President Kang Soon-bok looked at me.

Sigh.

I didn’t say anything on purpose because I didn’t want to be bothered…….

At this point, I wonder if she’s doing it on purpose to mess with me.

Tsk, I have no choice.

“I’m late with my introduction. I’m Kim Jun-woo, the CEO of Karma Corporation.”

“……Y-you’re the CEO?”

“Yes.”

“Oh, no, what kind of CEO is doing this kind of work…….”

Neighborhood Association President Kang Soon-bok suddenly trailed off.

She had a blank expression, as if she hadn’t grasped the situation yet.

“I heard that there have been many complaints about the temporary storage lately, and the employees are having a hard time, so I was checking. Well, looking at the situation, there’s nothing more to check.”

“…….”

Neighborhood Association President Kang Soon-bok seemed to have finally grasped the situation and looked at Han Yu-bin and the others who had rushed here in one breath.

She was clearly much more nervous than before.

But that was only for a moment, as she quickly regained her momentum and raised her voice.

“S-so what if you’re the CEO?! It’s even better! I’m telling you one last time, don’t let them use this storage anymore!”

“May I hear the reason?”

“Why else? Isn’t it 당연히 [dangyeonhi – obviously] uncomfortable to have something like this near the apartment?! To think that we’re eating and sleeping in the same neighborhood as monster corpses… !”

“I see. I understand.”

As I nodded, Neighborhood Association President Kang Soon-bok smiled.

“I’m glad you understand. Then I’ll assume you understand…….”

“In short, you’re saying we should get rid of the apartment?”

“……Huh?”

Her eyes widened in an instant.

She reacted as if she didn’t know what she had heard.

“If you don’t like having a storage near the apartment, isn’t it a problem that can be solved if the apartment disappears? Well, that works out. I needed employee housing anyway, so let’s just buy the whole thing.”

“Oh, no, that’s ridiculous… !”

“Haha, Neighborhood Association President Kang Soon-bok.”

I smiled and continued.

“Does it really sound ridiculous?”

As I asked back with a friendly smile, her expression stiffened for some reason.

“I’ll make it clear. There will be no more closures of temporary storage in the future. I’m also thinking of restoring the storage that has been closed so far. Do you understand?”

“Oh, no… Is this just because we’re uncomfortable? There’s even an elementary school nearby, so it’s having a bad influence on the children…….”

“Then get rid of the elementary school too…… Ah, that would be too much for the children.”

“…….”

What an excuse.

They’re just being stubborn because they don’t like it.

It’s uncomfortable to eat and sleep in the same neighborhood as monster corpses?

It has a bad influence on the children?

Okay, you said it well.

“You, teacher.”

I opened my mouth towards the woman and her child who were watching the situation nearby.

It was the mother and son who had openly insulted us a little while ago.

“Huh…? M-me?”

“What did you say earlier? If you don’t study, you’ll end up like us? You won’t make much money either?”

“Oh, that… I did it for educational purposes…….”

“I’m not trying to argue. I know very well that such perceptions still remain.”

Of course, it’s true that she made a mistake, but I can’t blame them for it alone.

How many people have the same thoughts as her?

This incident happened because the majority of people have the same thoughts as her.

This incident can never be solved by just dealing with what’s in front of us.

Whether the employees just put up with it and use the storage far away, or they shut their mouths in the name of subsidies, it’s only effective at that moment.

The same thing will continue to happen as long as this perception is ingrained.

So a more fundamental solution is needed.

How selfish it is to close a temporary storage that doesn’t cause any harm just because it’s unpleasant.

What a dungeon cleaner does, why they’re needed.

And how much they suck my money.

A solution that can pack all of that in at once.

“Well, I can’t go and persuade each and every one of them. Above all, there’s a saying that seeing is better than hearing a hundred times.”

I turned my head and continued.

“Director Han Yu-bin.”

“Yes.”

“I’m thinking of holding a dungeon expo for elementary, middle, and high schools nationwide next month, so please prepare for it.”

“An expo?”

“Yes. I think it’s necessary to inform them in detail about how subjugation [dungeon clearing] is prepared and how it proceeds, from the planning stage to the cleaning and byproduct processing. What kind of process there is, this time.”

“……I understand.”

You say you understand, but why is your expression like that?

Well, let’s put that aside for now.

I immediately looked at Neighborhood Association President Kang Soon-bok and the mother and son and continued.

“And I’ll give you three VIP tickets, so please be sure to attend. Of course, the choice is yours, but if you don’t attend…….”

I continued with a smile.

“I’ll prepare employee housing this time.”

“…….”

“…….”

I’m sure they knew what that meant.

“I think the story is over, so let’s go back. Who’s going to work if you’re all out here?”

As I took the first step, Han Yu-bin immediately followed closely behind.

“Please don’t come…….”

I muttered in a small voice.

……Isn’t that guy crazy?

***

“So…….”

As soon as I returned to the company, Han Yu-bin dragged me to the Planning Department office.

She sat in the seat of honor and asked in a sharp voice.

“Explain why you were there first.”

“Didn’t I say it all earlier? I was checking what kind of problems the employees were having…….”

“So you follow the cleaning work to the storage? How much detail are you trying to check?”

“…….”

“Have you finished all the paperwork?”

“…….”

“Ah-young will really not let you off if she finds out.”

“Please don’t tell that person.”

No, it’s absurd.

Even though I’m the CEO, is it normal to be aware of the employees?

No, more than that, is it normal for an employee to be scolding the CEO right now?!

‘The company is a mess…….’

I can’t even imagine it back then…….

“Haa, I understand. I’ll keep it a secret.”

“……Thank you.”

Damn it.

Kim Jun-woo of all people has to be grateful for this.

“But…… Even if I keep it a secret, Ah-young will find out anyway when she returns to Korea.”

“So I have to finish it before then.”

“Does the expo come out in a day or two?”

“Why are you asking me that? It’s your job anyway.”

“…….”

Her expression is fierce.

But that was only for a moment, as she sighed and said.

“Well, I understand. I’ll try to prepare somehow.”

“Really?”

“Then what else can I do? It’s the CEO’s order. And what…….”

She scratched her chin with an awkward expression and continued.

“I was honestly a little annoyed earlier too. It’s a good thing, right?”

Then she shrugged her shoulders.

“But I’m like that… What’s the reason for the CEO?”

“What are you talking about……?”

“This time. It’s too serious to be trying to slack off…… And in fact, you can just ignore the complaints. Of course, you’ll get some flak. Is there a reason why you’re going this far?”

“Well, if I had to pick, there are two reasons. First of all, the salary I give to the cleaning team is quite high.”

“You mean it has to be worth the money you give?”

“That’s right. I’m clearly investing my money, so what if the value is a mess? Above all, there will be problems with receiving new recruits.”

“Hmm.”

She nodded as if she understood.

“Then what’s the second reason?”

“That’s what…….”

I paused for a moment and let out a burst of laughter.

“It’s the same reason as you.”

I immediately left the office.