That was why many people were astonished at the wedding when Young-Eun was introduced as a medical doctor at Seoul National University Hospital. Moreover, many guests at the wedding looked like they were from the upper class. A lot of congratulatory flower wreaths were sent by high-ranking government officers and also by pharmaceutical companies.
When they saw an incumbent minister presiding over the wedding and when they heard him introducing Gun-Ho and Young-Eun, they realized that what they were told by Gun-Ho's parents was true. The officiator clearly stated that Gun-Ho was a businessman with several companies, and the bride was a medical doctor who graduated from Seoul National University.
"Oh my gosh, their son was such a successful man now."
"The last time I heard about their son, he was still studying for the level-9 government job exam in Noryangjin. Now, he is in a different social class."
Gun-Ho's aunt changed her attitude when she talked to Gun-Ho's mother. She no longer bragged about her son who was a level-9 government employee or her daughter-in-law. Now, she had to accept the reality that Gun-Ho belonged to the upper social class, and she couldn't compare him with her son anymore. Additionally, Gun-Ho's wife was way better than her son's wife, not just in their occupations but also in their physical appearance; Young-Eun was prettier than her daughter-in-law. Gun-Ho's aunt had been suffering from mild depression, and now her depression seemed to become deeper.
There was another new fact that frightened Gun-Ho's aunt.
When she learned that Gun-Ho was living in a TowerPalace condo that was 50 pyung large and that he owned 1,000 pyung land in Namchon Town, Namdong District, Incheon City, she was surprised.
"1,000 pyung? Oh my gosh!"
Since Gun-Ho's father was registered as a non-executive director of GH Development, he was receiving a monthly salary of 3 million won, and he often bought his friends lunch or dinner with that money. He was well respected among his friends.
Gun-Ho's mother felt so proud of her son and her daughter-in-law. She prepared fruits for them.
"Have some apples for dessert."
Gun-Ho's mother said to Gun-Ho while having a piece of apple, "You know what? I went to see the land in Namchon Town the day before yesterday."
"Just watch if anyone piling up trash there."
"I met the village foreman, and I also visited the senior citizen's center. I had a good talk with the village people. I told them that I will plant some seeds in our land in April."
"What are you going to plant?"
"I want to grow some peppers, corn, and peanuts."
"Hahaha. Well, mom, do as you please. Good luck."
Gun-Ho's father, who had been quiet, said, "Did you register your marriage?"
"Oh, marriage registration? Not yet. We both have been busy lately. We will do it the week after the next one."
"It's better that you do it as soon as you can."
"Okay, dad, we will do that."
"You haven't visited Young-Eun's father yet after the honeymoon trip, have you?"
"We are planning to go there this evening."
"Good. I guess you'd better leave now then. He is a decent person. You be a good son to him. A father-in-law is also your father."
"Yes, dad."
When Gun-Ho and Young-Eun walked out of Gun-Ho's parents' home, it was still early to visit Young-Eun's father. They decided to stop by Songdo City.
"Do we want to buy some abalones for your father? Abalones here must be fresh."
"I don't know how to cook them. If we want to get something for my dad, let's go to the seafood market in Noryangjin and get some salted seafood, oppa."
Gun-Ho and Young-Eun stopped by the seafood market in Noryangjin to buy two bottles of salted seafood before heading to Sillim Town to see Young-Eun's father.
Young-Eun's father was delighted to see his daughter and his son-in-law.
"We should have come to see you earlier. We were so busy lately."
"No worries. You can come anytime you want."
"Dad, I got you Aloha shirts from Hawaii."
"Aloha shirts? I think I can wear them when I do mountain climbing."
"And, this is from oppa. It's liquor and an electric shaver."
"You don't have to spend money on me."
"I brought you some salted seafood as well."
"These are made in Korea."
"Oh, the salted seafood is from the seafood market in Noryangjin. We went there before coming here."
"Oh, I see."
"Oppa wants to buy you dinner. Let's dine out and have some Korean Galbi*."
"Why don't we instead have some raw fish? A new seafood restaurant opened in the food alley in Sillim Town."
Note*
Doenjang-jjigae – a Korean soybean paste stew
Galbi – Korean grilled beef ribs.
Chapter end
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