I Became a Scoundrel From a Wealthy Family 349

## Chapter 349 – 35. Ms. Min Ji-Ah, Chairwoman

35. Ms. Min Ji-ah, Chairwoman

May is almost over.
Having passed the 15th, less than half remains, and it feels like once you pass the midpoint, time flies by.

It’s the same with each day.
Once you’ve spent roughly half the time since waking up, the rest of the day just vanishes in an instant.
At this point, I even entertain the delusion that it might be some kind of universal law.

Anyway, the fact that May is almost over signifies two things for me.
First, the second grand gathering, intended to bring together all of Incheon, is just around the corner, and second, my Jeju Island date with Go Seon-yul is also fast approaching.

From the end of April, I’ve met Go Min-young, Go Ha-yan, Go Ha-young, and Go Min-ji in quick succession, and now there’s the grand gathering and the date with Go Seon-yul….

It’s a truly brutal schedule.
Moreover, Go Seon-yul, whom I’m about to meet…. I still don’t have much information about her.
The Go Seon line seems to consist of people who are more inscrutable than any of the other Go women.

Go Min-young and Go Min-ji are practically conquered, Go Ha-young has become close enough to exchange suggestive texts regularly, and I’m in a push-and-pull relationship with Go Ha-yan, but I’ve had very little interaction with Go Seon-yul and Go Seon-ah in particular.

‘Go Seon-ah doesn’t even have any connection to me, except for giving me the land in Songdo.’

Go Seon-yul is at least in the group chat, we talk occasionally, and we’ve even scheduled this date, so she seems more approachable.

But Go Seon-ah?
I have no clue about her.

The other Go women somehow try to talk to me and, to put it dramatically, seem to be trying to devour me, but Ms. Go Seon-ah just doesn’t seem interested at all.

When she gave me the land in Songdo, she just nonchalantly dropped the real estate documents and went back to her seat.
I don’t know if it was an act or if she really isn’t interested, but what’s certain is that I can’t read her mind at all because of it.

‘I need to get some clues through her daughter this time.’

My goal is to stand at the top of the Goryeo Group.
And to have all the Go women.

Of course, that includes Go Seon-ah.

Not a single exception can be made.
In that sense, the upcoming Jeju Island date with Go Seon-yul is very significant.

‘Ah, does this make it seem like I’m using Go Seon-yul as a tool? Ms. Seon-yul is important too, of course.’

Each and every one of them is my goal.
Go Seon-yul too, of course.

– Hi Mu-yeol. You remember we’re meeting the week after next, right? We’re going to the Jeju Museum of Contemporary Art and then touring Jeju Island together. I’m really looking forward to it. To that day when I travel with you, Mu-yeol. Ah, is it weird for siblings? Don’t misunderstand. I’m definitely not doing it with strange intentions. I’m just looking forward to it in terms of having a chance to get closer. Of course, if you were thinking that way, it’s not like I wouldn’t be able to respond… Ah, what am I saying. Anyway! As the time gets closer, my heart is fluttering. This feeling keeps seeping into my work…. I guess I’m just a woman after all.
By the way, speaking of work, did you read the book I sent you before? If you haven’t had time to read it because you’re busy, I recommend at least skimming through the basic books.
– Actually, my real recommendation is to appreciate the works after reading them at least once, but you’ve been so busy lately, right? I don’t think I can recommend that far, and I think you should focus on acquiring the most basic knowledge. These days, art channels are well-organized, so if you’re more interested, it’s good to watch MeTube videos too.
– https://www.metube.com/watch?v=NOlUKb9D_e
– https://www.metube.com/watch?v=deGewxWHjow&t=7
– https://www.metube.com/watch?v=cc8oGv4dz1
– The three videos above are the most recommended. It’s a channel that easily explains the latest artistic trends so that even beginners can understand them well. Among them, the videos I sent are for beginners to refer to, so it would be good to refer to them.
– Ah, and… (omitted)

Ugh….
My head is already aching.
Ah….

I need to intervene quickly before things get more serious(?).

– Of course, *Noona*.
– I remember.
– I’m looking forward to it too.
– And the art books, I haven’t
– been able to refer to them yet.
– I’m sorry.

Fortunately, the long text terror that seemed like it would go on endlessly stopped when I spoke.

– Oh, really?
– You must be very busy given the situation.
– It’s okay. It’s understandable enough.
– I understand everything.

– As you said…
– I’ll try to read at least the basic books.

– Will you?
– It will be a good time.
– It will also be helpful in cultivating your knowledge as the owner of the art museum.
– It’s good to refer to the videos I sent too.

– Yes, yes.
– I’ll definitely watch them.
– By the way, is there any place you want to go in Jeju Island?
– I don’t have any memories of Jeju Island. So I don’t know much about it.

– It’s okay, we have plenty of time.

– Huh? Really?

– Yes.
– Just in case,
– I’ve cleared out the entire Jeju Island.
– There may be some tourists or residents, but the main places will be spacious.
– So you don’t have to worry even if you think of a place you want to go later.

– Ah….
– Jeju Island….

How big is her scale?
I can’t keep up with it at all.

– Ah, is Jeju Island
– Do you own Jeju Island, *Noona*?

– Strictly speaking, it’s the territory of South Korea, so
– if you ask who the owner is, macroscopically, the country owns it.
– But if you ask who materially owns the land,
– that would be me.

Ah.
I see.

But why do you have to say it so complicatedly?
Can’t you just say it simply and concisely?

– And Mu-yeol,
– Don’t call me *Noona*.
– We’re going to go to Jeju Island together and become that kind of relationship, so *Noona* seems too distant.

– Ah, I’m sorry.
– What should I call you then?

– Just call me *Nuna*.
– And don’t say sorry.

– Yes, *Nuna*.

Demanding.

– You can call me by my name too.
– Want to try saying, “Seon-yul-ssi~?”

– Ah, that’s a bit….
– The Confucianism inside me is acting up.

– Hehe.
– Okay.
– Then just call me *Nuna*.

How dare the youngest brother, who is also young, call his heavenly *Nuna* by her name.
It doesn’t make sense.

– *Nuna*,
– I’ll contact you
– again later.
– I have to get back to work soon.

– Oh, will you?
– I’m also in the middle of my artwork, so
– I have something to finish.

– Yes.
– Go in, *Nuna*.

– Okay.
– See you later.

The conversation ended.
I don’t know why, but the palm of my hand holding the phone was wet.
Is this the power of long text terror?

‘Considering it’s powerful enough to silence Go Min-ji, it’s only natural in a way.’

I put the phone down and called one of the secretaries nearby.

“Bring me the books that *Nuna* Seon-yul sent as a gift before.”
“Yes, Master.”

I had a lot of work to do related to the grand gathering, but I could spare some time.
The Jeju Island date is coming up soon, so I should start reading them.

Soon, the secretaries came in droves and started stacking books.
I’m not lying, it was enough to fill an entire study, and she sent that to me as ‘basic’.

Of course, there are also books on advanced courses, university courses, and doctoral courses, but most of them are basic books.

“Haa….”

I felt a sense of frustration in one corner of my heart, but I still picked up one of the books and opened it.

Preface. Art, a language connecting humans and society

Art is a language that reveals the fundamental questions and emotions of human existence… (omitted)

“Hmm. Is it somewhat readable?”

[Table of Contents]

Introduction

1. What is Art? – The Correlation Between Human Existence and Art
2. Why Open This Book: Exploring the Depth of Life Through Art

Part 1. Basic Aesthetics and the Language of Art

1. Definition and Essence of Art
ㄴ1.1 The Multifaceted Nature of Art: Emotion, Intellect, and Existence
ㄴ1.2 The Social Function and Cultural Value of Art
ㄴ1.3 Art and Philosophy: A Mirror of the Human Psyche

2. Understanding Basic Aesthetic Elements
ㄴ2.1 Line, Form, Texture: Components of Visual Language
ㄴ2.2 Color and Light: The Spectrum of Emotion
ㄴ2.3 Composition and Balance: The Aesthetics of Harmony and Tension
ㄴ2.4 The Psychology of Space and Lighting

Part 2. The Flow of Art History and Cultural Development

3. Art of Ancient and Medieval Times
ㄴ3.1 Ancient Art: Myth and Symbol, Records of Eternity
ㄴ3.2 Medieval Art: Religion and Mystery, Spiritual Experience

4. Innovation of the Renaissance and Baroque
ㄴ4.1 Renaissance: Rediscovery of Human Centeredness and Exploration of Nature
ㄴ4.2 Baroque and Rococo: Explosion of Senses and Elaborate Detail

5. Challenges and Transitions in Modern Art
ㄴ5.1 Impressionism and Expressionism: Capturing Moments of Emotion
ㄴ5.2 Cubism and Futurism: Deconstruction and Reconstruction of Form
ㄴ5.3 Abstract Art: Contemplation Beyond Reality

6. Modern and Postmodernism
ㄴ6.1 The Plurality of Modern Art: Experiments Crossing Boundaries
ㄴ6.2 Media and Digital Art: Fusion of Technology and Creation
ㄴ6.3 Social Participation and the Politics of Art

Part 3~

(Omitted)

Part 5. Art Techniques and Creative Practice

13. Fusion of Traditional Techniques and Modern Technology
ㄴ13.1 Basics of Painting: Characteristics of Oil, Watercolor, and Acrylic
ㄴ13.2 Sculpture and Installation Art: Transformation of Matter and Reconstruction of Space
ㄴ13.3 Printmaking and Crafts: Modern Interpretation of Traditional Techniques

14. Digital Art and New Media
ㄴ14.1 Theory and Practice of Digital Creation
ㄴ14.2 Virtual Reality and-,

Thud.

I closed it immediately.