Hunter Kindergarten, Dolphin Class! - Chapter 68

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Episode 068

 

The quiet Principal’s Office with only moonlight streaming in.

 

The interior was so messy that you’d believe it if someone said thieves had broken in.

 

However, the man left alone in that scene sat calmly on the outside, staring at his mobile phone screen placed on the table.

 

All that could be heard intermittently were sighs and muttering.

 

“Should I do this? Or not?”

 

“…Hah… If I do this, I have to be prepared to get fired, right?”

 

“My, my precious… 5 million won monthly job.”

 

“Including bonuses, it’s basically a 7 million won monthly job…”

 

Save me.

 

Can’t I just send it to the company like an anonymous tip?

 

Can’t it be resolved with Baek Cheonhyeong just getting some scolding!

 

‘That guy won’t get fired from the company anyway!’

 

…The sense of duty that this must be done and the job insecurity that a decent workplace might disappear in the near future made his heart race.

 

‘Damn it.’

 

How did I even get into this kindergarten.

 

As that thought extended, he eventually returned to the fundamental reason why he ended up doing this.

 

“Still… I have to do it.”

 

‘I can’t keep exposing the kids to that kind of environment.’

 

It’s not just the adult teachers who hear the Principal’s frequent drinking and swearing.

 

Does that bastard look like the type to stop what he’s doing when he thinks ‘Oh? There are children nearby.’?

 

‘If he had only done that much, I wouldn’t have thought about robbing the kindergarten in the middle of the night.’

 

“Hah…”

 

As he let out a sigh that seemed to pierce through the floor, his mobile phone screen flashed with a new message.

 

-Baek Cheonhyeong: If you can’t do it, just tell me. I should know too. ^^

 

Really, what an annoying bastard.

 

***

 

The Principal came to work leisurely today as well, only when it was close to lunch time.

 

Then, as always, he headed straight to the Principal’s Office…

 

“What’s this?”

 

In front of the Principal’s Office, there was a small cauldron with water and a mop leaning against it.

 

Just as he was about to move it away in annoyance, a low male voice came from behind.

 

“Ah… Principal, there was a small water leak in the Principal’s Office. It rained quite heavily at dawn…”

 

Kwon Hae-seong hurriedly picked up the mop and cast a troubled glance toward the inside of the Principal’s Office.

 

“What? Water leaked?”

 

When he hurriedly examined the interior of the Principal’s Office, there really were traces of water on the floor and signs that it had been hastily wiped up.

 

‘How annoying.’

 

However, since there wasn’t anything particularly important except for the safe, the Principal turned around lightly and notified Kwon Hae-seong.

 

“Clean it up quickly. I have a lot of work to do today.”

 

Of course, it was a lie.

 

He would break down his work and throw it to the teachers below, who would solve it on their own, so he had nothing to do.

 

Still, he had to say it like this.

 

‘Hmm… Then should I go lie down in the Staff Lounge.’

 

While he was lying down with his legs stretched out in the empty Staff Lounge.

 

Suddenly, a call came from a director.

 

It was one of the directors that his relative, the Director, had connected him with.

 

‘Attend a regular meeting?’

 

His heart was already pounding to call it an out-of-the-blue request.

 

That was because he had just finished some kind of deal, or rather not-quite-a-deal, with the director who contacted him a few days ago.

 

In exchange for giving small gifts, he would give up a position.

 

Of course, that position wouldn’t be at headquarters, but it would be one of the positions at a regional BOND branch…

 

‘But usually, wouldn’t this kind of thing be told privately and secretly?’ A momentary doubt arose, but…

 

‘No, well, this could be something decided in a regular meeting! I know all those people there.’

 

And a regional branch, wherever that is! It would look much better than this kindergarten principal position! Yes, yes, of course it would.

 

Since they told me to prepare something decent in advance, whether it be a portfolio or whatever, I had the teachers organize that overnight camp thing.

 

‘I heard that many private kindergartens do this these days, so I tried implementing what I picked up.’

 

What do you know. The opportunity to use it came so quickly.

 

‘I need to make a solid appeal and secure that position with this opportunity!’

 

He hurriedly got up from his seat and pulled out the expensive business suit he always kept in his car.

 

The Principal hastily fixed his hair and opened the door to the staff lounge.

 

And at that moment, he encountered someone trying to enter through the door.

 

“Hwiyeon… Teacher?”

 

“Oh, Principal.”

 

“Where are you going?”

 

“…Yes, I have something to do this afternoon, so I’m taking a half-day off.”

 

Though his tone was respectful, this new teacher’s eyes were quite unpleasant.

 

Eyes looking down from above.

 

It wasn’t once or twice that he had seen those eyes that seemed to subtly look down on him.

 

‘That young punk.’

 

However, the Principal had just heard good news.

 

‘I can fix his attitude later.’

 

Moreover, that new teacher who graduated from the Early Childhood Education Department had been constantly causing trouble since arriving, and just a few days ago, he had completely ruined the annex building.

 

Since Representative Baek Cheonhyeong came personally to speak about it, he couldn’t even scold him.

 

But… if only that position the Director was offering became confirmed, educating this young punk before leaving would be quite enjoyable.

 

‘I’ll deal with you later.’

 

The Principal smiled benevolently and nodded his head.

 

“Alright, see you tomorrow.”

 

Having hurriedly left the kindergarten and gone to the designated location in the main building, the Principal sat nervously next to the Director who had summoned him.

 

But.

 

‘What’s this? Why does this man look like that?’

 

As if he didn’t want to exchange a single word, the Director sighed and turned his head away without looking at him.

 

“Um… Director.”

 

“…”

 

What’s this? He tried to start conversations several times, but the Director kept his mouth shut and showed his uncomfortable mood, so the Principal eventually gave up trying to converse.

 

The signs… weren’t good.

 

‘What’s going on? Wasn’t this supposed to be about offering me a position?’

 

And finally, when the meeting began with executives and working staff whose faces he barely knew, contrary to his expectations.

 

Baek Cheonhyeong, who was sitting at the head seat, brought up an unexpected opening.

 

“Before starting today’s regular meeting, they said there’s something urgent to report. It seems like something we can all listen to together, so let’s hear it together?”

 

After those words, shortly after, there was a knock and the door opened as a neatly dressed man and woman entered the conference room.

 

“Ah, you’re just in time.”

 

The Principal was shocked as he watched the two people walking in.

 

Na Hwi-yeon, who had just said he was taking a half-day off because he had somewhere to go… and Yu, Yu Jin-chae?

 

The new teacher had attended the regular meeting together with the only teacher at the kindergarten who had a strong personality!

 

***

 

When Na Hwi-yeon gave a brief greeting, Yu Jin-chae, who was standing beside him, distributed thick paper bundles to match the number of people sitting at the desk.

 

On the first page of those papers, it was written in large letters: [Ocean Kindergarten Budget Embezzlement Evidence Case].

 

Just that one section alone quickly made the hall noisy.

 

Na Hwi-yeon briefly checked on Yu Jin-chae, who was quickly connecting the laptop to the screen, then began to speak in earnest.

 

“We have organized the evidence of embezzlement of the budget and donations allocated to Ocean Kindergarten each month in an easy-to-read format.”

 

An embezzlement report spanning roughly one year, including up to the second half of last year.

 

Embezzlement.

 

What a sensitive word this is for office workers, especially those who hold positions in corporations.

 

Na Hwi-yeon didn’t miss this keyword like a game of tag, expanding on the content.

 

The people in the conference room were confused by the two men and women who suddenly barged in and the word “embezzlement” they brought up, unable to dare speak rashly.

 

“In addition to this, I witnessed work negligence, working under the influence, unnecessary workplace harassment, and violations of basic fire safety laws within the kindergarten.”

 

Then one executive who barely came to his senses raised his hand and asked in a tone of disbelief.

 

“Wait… who are you talking about?”

 

Embezzlement, work negligence, and workplace harassment? But shouldn’t there be someone who committed all these acts?

 

It was strange that no mention had been made of who did what until now.

 

At that moment, a weary smile appeared on Na Hwi-yeon’s face as he stood at an angle to the screen.

 

And shortly after, a video suddenly began playing on the screen.

 

A man reaching his hands toward the ceiling.

 

Gestures of blocking something with tape.

 

And an irritated voice could be heard.

 

-I need to block everything completely! I’m sick and tired of being called to headquarters every time because of sprinklers and alarms!

 

-I should quit this job soon too! I’ll make more money and get out of here. The budget and donations are quite profitable, so that’s the only reason I’m staying here for so long, otherwise, huh? I would have left long ago, huh?

 

-The only place I can drink without my wife knowing is here, what a pity.

 

Na Hwi-yeon sat in the corner, silently watching the Principal who was turning pale.

 

And gradually, the sound of people whispering could be heard as they successfully matched the Principal sitting in the corner of the conference room with the man in the video.

 

“Isn’t that him?”

 

“Why is he blocking the sprinkler? Was the kindergarten fire caused by that?”

 

“That person is related to General Manager Park.”

 

After the short but intense first video stopped.

 

Na Hwi-yeon, who had subtly stepped aside so the screen could be seen clearly, looked intently at one person and spoke.

 

“…Principal, we couldn’t just stand by and watch.”

 

It was pitiful.

 

Na Hwi-yeon deliberately made a bitter expression, unbelievable for the man who had calmly talked about embezzlement.

 

At this, the people in the conference room felt a slight sympathy and awkwardness layered over their confused emotions.

 

However, Na Hwi-yeon had no intention of stopping this momentum.

 

‘I need to push harder.’

 

With just this much, it might end with “how unfortunate” and fizzle out inconclusively.

 

To touch the heartstrings of office workers busy with profit calculations, he needed to move their hearts more here.

 

Yu Jin-chae, who communicated with Na Hwi-yeon through eye contact, immediately switched the screen.

 

Then…

 

“Children?”

 

“…They’re playing. How cute.”

 

“Are these Ocean Kindergarten children?”

 

Photos of children appeared.

 

Photos taken with Seo-ra’s digital camera during the overnight camp.

 

Among them was also a photo of Cheonji splashing in the water.

 

“We want the children to be happy and joyful to their heart’s content at the kindergarten. For that, we want them to be guaranteed an environment that is no longer dangerous and where they can enjoy proper learning and play.”

 

Like a relay race, Yu Jin-chae joined in with a sad face.

 

“We know well that you’re not interested in the kindergarten. However, we hope you’ll pay attention to at least the minimum environment for the children… We teachers have no choice, but what sin do the children have?”

 

‘I knew that person would be good at this kind of acting.’

 

The two of them bowed their heads and remained silent for a moment.

 

They deliberately didn’t mention the unfair treatment and suffering the teachers endured. Probably because expressing that wouldn’t resonate anyway.

 

So, they put strength into something everyone could be moved by.

 

The Ocean Kindergarten children are the ‘children’ of company employees.

 

There must be at least one person in this room who has some connection to their parents.

 

Moreover, no matter how cold-hearted a person is, don’t they soften up especially around animals and children?

 

With visual materials, it’s easier to stir emotions too.

 

Like this.

 

“There’s definitely… a problem here.”

 

“Who did you say the principal was? That person, right?”

 

“What a bastard. You can’t do that to kids.”

 

“Oh my… That’s just wrong.”

 

“Hey Director Kim, weren’t you acquainted with that principal over there?”

 

“Me? I don’t really know him well.”

 

Sympathy and anger burst forth.

 

Na Hwi-yeon quietly exhaled the breath he had been holding while checking their reactions.

 

‘This should be enough…’

 

Even if they wanted to back out, it would be difficult with everyone watching each other. If they didn’t go along now, they might be treated the same as the principal.

 

The timing for them to make their exit was gradually approaching.

 

Just then, one of the directors stood up with a furious face, kicking back his chair.

 

“Principal!! Is this true?!!”

 

It was a familiar face.

 

However, that wasn’t what mattered.

 

Baek Cheonhyeong, who had been sitting in his chair just observing until now, gave us a signal to leave.

 

“No, no, it’s not like that!”

 

“What do you mean it’s not, mister! Everyone here saw it! If you took the money meant for taking good care of the kids and pulled this kind of stunt, shouldn’t you be on your knees begging for forgiveness?”

 

“Damn it, who are you? If you don’t know anything, shut up!”

 

“What? Hey! Do you know who I am?”

 

“What a mess. Complete chaos.”

 

Na Hwi-yeon waited until Yu Jin-chae had set up the ‘CCTV footage of the principal opening pack soju in broad daylight’ as background noise before leaving together.

 

Just then, the principal who had been sitting in his chair suddenly stood up and seemed to shout at them as they left the conference room, sounding aggrieved…

 

“Na Hwi-yeon!!”

 

But the door closed faster.

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