The old year is over, the new year is coming...

2019!

Everyone hopes that the new year will be a calmer, better year than the old year.

But hope so!

No one knows what will happen in the future

So it's lucky to be able to pass each day peacefully!

...

Time passes day by day...

There are things that no matter how hard you try to hide, you can't change the truth!

Crimes that are carefully arranged and hidden will also be exposed one day!

Besides that

The innocent, carefree people living in the present happiness did not expect the disaster to come closer!

Talented, personality people are trying to integrate into the cruel society, becoming mediocre people with no chance to shine!

And the people who race against time, struggle for survival in life, carry great ambitions for a brilliant future!

All of that will open up each story and conspiracy plot of 2019!

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In a small house somewhere in Seoul, a woman dressed in black is quite luxurious. She carried a bag of fruit and a small bouquet of flowers, she locked the door carefully and then walked away.

The place she went to was a large, desolate cemetery filled with tombstones lying quietly in rows.  She walked along the clean grassed path, the flowers were meticulously cared for to add vitality to this desolate place.  The woman raised her head to look for the tomb she needed, when she was close to it, she discovered an earlier figure she appeared there cleaning up the debris around the tomb, next to it was a bouquet of lily flowers with pure white color.  Beautiful, gorgeous means harmony, goodness, as well as pure and sincere feelings in love with the message "It's heavenly to be with you".

Someone said that "If you give someone a lily, you are telling that person that your feelings for her are always pure and sincere!"

Right! The meaning of this flower is probably consistent with the feelings of youth, the age of still optimism and innocence going to school. During the period of Han Yumin's youth, this pure love was only for one person!  But as soon as she wanted to open her heart to receive, the other person was no longer around!

The woman sighed softly, the person in front of her was really stubborn even though she advised many times, but she still embraced all her mistakes and tormented herself.  She knows this girl is very sincere and cares about her daughter, but seeing this person blaming herself every day makes her once sharp face, now she looks haggard and pale.

- I took advantage of going as soon as possible, but still slower than you!  - Mrs. Kwon placed a small bouquet of fresh flowers on the grave and handed the fruit bag to Yumin to display.

- When you come, she's happy, don't worry about time!  - Yumin dusted her hands, slowly stood up next to Mrs. Kwon.

- (Sigh) Until now, I still can't accept that Juri left us! Silly kid!  - The corners of Mrs. Kwon's eyes filled with tears.

- ... - Yumin has no idea!  She couldn't casually say to her that "Death is also a way to go to a freer place", herself can hardly believe that Juri like that would think this way!

- Although I have said a lot by heart, I still want to say... Don't blame yourself Yumin, it's not your fault but Juri's decision.  Instead, you should live your life well for Juri, you know Juri!  - Mrs. Kwon smiled, she patted Yumin's arm.

Mrs. Kwon turned her head to look at Juri again, unable to bear to leave, leaving Yumin silent and motionless.

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Recently, young Seoul people are feverish by the new fashion style of an emerging brand.

"领导" this is the brand name!  The difference between this brand and major fashion brands in the world such as Luis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Dior,... is the style of Eastern and Western fashion!

The designs of this brand are mostly reinventing the traditional costumes of Korea, Japan, China and other neighboring countries.  It sounds ordinary, but with skillful hands and creative ideas, they have combined with modern youth trends to create eye-catching outfits that can be suitable anywhere with this brand. 

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Yumin rested her chin on the table, listening to Lucy's presentation about "领导"!

- However, this brand is only popular with city youth!  As for the localities outside of Seoul, perhaps still strange!  So we... Right now, cooperate with them then let them work at our company in charge of fashion!  Do not rush to judge their meager awareness, what we need to do is help this brand reach the world known! - Lucy looked pleased, waving the pen in her hand.

- But one thing... This is fashion for trendy young people, just a fad!  Our company that manages idols, of course, has to design in conjunction with famous brands.  Who knows how far this brand can go?  - Woohyun frowned, protesting.

- I doubt it's true!  So I've prepared this part of the offering that bothers Sajang nim for a while! - Lucy took from her bag a ticket and gave it to Yumin.

Yumin glanced over at the ticket and raised an eyebrow.  Understanding Yumin's actions, Lucy curled her lips slightly and walked behind Yumin, crouched close to her ear and whispered.

- If you want to know their ability, you have to test it directly to believe it!  I understand what you mean!  Lucy straightened her back and winked.

Having only worked together not long, Lucy knew almost all of Yumin's working style.  Yumin also initially doubted the ability of Lucy and Woohyun, but after working together, the two were consistently entrusted by Yumin with important tasks. And Lucy's working attitude is very popular with her superiors: thoughtful, careful, delicate!  Making Yumin's slightly perfectionist personality somewhat satisfied.

- Just give it to me!  The story at the company assigned to you two! - Yumin took the ticket in her hand and put it in hẻt pocket, got up and left the room.

- Nae!  Just give it to us!  / Rest assured, leave it here for us!  - Woohyun and Lucy said at the same time.

Yumin nodded, just then a guy taller than Yumin walked by.  Yumin just rolled her eyes and disappeared behind the door, the guy smirked then pouted and crossed his arms to Woohyun.

- I thought she would be a high-ranking president, extraordinary temperament!  Turns out it was still a kid!

- Yohan! You can't talk to the president like that!  She looks young, but her ingenious leadership mindset also has the ability to see inside that makes anyone admire! You have to interact with Yumin for a long time to understand it - Woohyun's voice is reproachful but he doesn't dare to be rude to the other guy.

- He must be bitter about Yumin's provocative words to him, so he doesn't have any sympathy for her!  - Lucy put the documents in her bag and was about to leave when the dark-faced guy snorted coldly.

- Did I notice the sarcasm?  Huh!  Thinking childishly, I don't have the spare time to remember!  - Yohan adjusted a corner of his vest sleeve, he replied disdainfully.

- I just casually said indiscriminately, what do you need to be impatient?  If not, then stop!  Ah!  There's something I need to say first, how talented you are I don't know!  Once you set foot in this place and you can't even appear in Yumin's eyes, you're useless, okay! - Lucy smiled and waved her hand away.

- What does she mean, Woohyun?  - Yohan is not stupid, he understands what Lucy just said, just wants to hear Woohyun's explanation.

In the first place, he was personally invited by Woohyun and said that his ability must definitely take on an important role in the company.  At that time, he hesitated to think about it, but because of the "message" that touched Yohan's self-esteem, he was reluctant to go to Yumin's company to clarify it himself.  As a result, that respectable president was a young girl trying to put on a serious face, so his anger then changed to a look of disdain and disapproval at Yumin.  In the past few days, Yohan has only been going back and forth in the company to handle a few small problems here, partly because the company has not been established yet and has not yet recruited many human resources and the other reason is that Yohan has not been trusted by Yumin yet assign great responsibility.

FLASHBACK

- Yumin!  I have contacted him so maybe tomorrow morning I have to go to the University to talk!  - Woohyun finished answering the phone, returned to the office to announce.

- Your senior, right?  - Yumin asked while typing on the keyboard.

- Yes!  He also quit his job for a long time, I don't know if he agrees to work for us!  - Woohyun is a bit moody.

- Would you mind trying to suggest?  We are "invited", not forced to worry! - Lucy laughed.

- Woohyun!  If he doesn't agree, can you send this message of mine to him?  - Yumin stopped typing, turned to Woohyun and smiled.

- OK!

...

- It's fascinating!  - Don't know what Yumin said, but Lucy narrowed her eyes and watched Woohyun's eyes widen in disbelief.

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Chung Ang University of Economics, Seoul

The students took turns clearing the books on the desks one after another out of the classroom.  The whole school yard was crowded with people, Woohyun for another purpose went through the students to find people.

Jung Yohan, tall and bright, is smiling and talking to his students, most of which are female!  Suddenly seeing an acquaintance, he politely ended the conversation, closing the distance between him and Woohyun.

- Seniors! Long time no see, how are you? - Woohyun smiled slightly.

- We are still strangers to distinguish above and below!  You haven't changed at all, Woohyun!  - Yohan patted Woohyun's shoulder.

Because it was lunch break Yohan invited Woohyun to eat, he wanted to refuse but couldn't let his sunbae sit and talk so he accepted.

The two went to a restaurant near the university, Woohyun simply had a cup of coffee and Yohan ordered a plate of spaghetti and then sat down to eat in front of Woohyun without showing any embarrassment when someone looked at him.

- I talked about this on the phone, if you have any questions, just ask!  - Waiting for Yohan to finish eating, using a towel to wipe his mouth, Woohyun looked at him drinking water and suddenly said.

- Uhm! Heard! He didn't question anything, just curious.  A hard-hearted person who abandoned Seoul to live peacefully like you and now obediently works so devotedly for that company, how?  - Yohan leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms, looking at the person in front of him.

He still remembers the first time he met Woohyun, he also had a serious face, worked very well with his own rules and opinions.  That really made a strong impression on Yohan, he existed in the market longer than Woohyun, something that hasn't been experienced.  Working in a place where the sword is accidentally, cleverly and cleverly scheming to survive, Yohan is forced to try to change himself to integrate into this environment.  Seeing Woohyun's steadfast honesty and straightforwardness, Yohan has a little admiration and respect for him.  But he realizes that such a personality hardly lasts long, just as Yohan thinks Woohyun can't stand the cruel society he gives up all attempts to hide.

The day Woohyun left, he also declared that he would live comfortably for the rest of his life without touching work.  However, a few days ago Woohyun suddenly called Yohan to inform him that he had returned and worked hard, making him laugh.  "Lifetime comfort?"  A workaholic like Woohyun until his last breath may just regret not being able to bring his work to the afterlife!

- The President is a great man!  Being able to make others admire her speech, volunteering to work for her!  If you want to know the reason, see the president!  - There's a long story behind that that Woohyun wants to tell Yohan, but it's useless to say it without feeling it, let Yohan experience it once to understand it.

- Since resigning, I don't think to follow any force to work.  Here he daily imparts his knowledge and experience to the students here so that they can feel, learn and become good leaders in the future.  It feels like enough, no need for more!  - Yohan shook the glass of water in his hand, his eyes blurred.

At this point, Woohyun could hear Yohan's intention to refuse.  Recalling Yumin's message earlier, Woohyun pursed his lips and looked at the senior he respected repeating that sentence.

- Before coming to find you!  I also thought I would be rejected, so the president had a message for me to pass on to you!

- Really?  Just say!  - Yohan raised his eyebrows, listening.

- "Any animal that was once free outside, even if it is provided with enough food and water every day until it is returned to its true home, it will not regret flying far away and forgetting the place it was given.  everything it has to struggle every day to find to survive!"  - Woohyun said while observing every gesture on Yohan's face.

- What a meaningful statement!  Thank you to that president!  - Yohan smiled, he knew this president was referring to him, but Yohan wouldn't think too much about it. If you already have what you need, then just enjoy it, why make it difficult for yourself?

- There's more!  Hope you don't get angry after listening!  - This time, Woohyun's expression looked very timid, afraid that when he finished speaking, the other person would bang the table like he was angry.

- Not yet?  Tell me, there's not much time left!  - Yohan looked at his watch, lunch break was almost over.

- ... "A smart pet will know who is the owner and where is the best place to live!"  - Woohyun said nervously, he didn't expect Yumin to say such a thing, making him unbelievable.

Yohan opened his eyes wide for a moment, and quickly recovered.  He laughed loudly, leaving Woohyun to face the confusion.

END FLASHBACK

The meaning is so clear!  Yumin is saying that if he is lost and can't find true freedom to unleash his abilities, Diamond Star is the place for him to go to let him do what he wants.  But if you keep quiet at the teaching university to let the boring time pass, it's like a pet that just needs to please its owner, it will get what it wants, then Diamond Star can also give you what you want to just work for the company.

This is giving the choice to Yohan!

Freedom seeker or controlled by others?

Yohan's answer was evident in Yumin's eyes.  He works at Diamond Star but has a disapproving mind, is superficial with his work, and looks down on his superiors.  So can't blame Yumin for not respecting him, not letting him in sight.  Everyone working at Diamond Star is respected by Yumin, helping even a cleaning worker when Yumin meets her is also interested in her, only Yohan when accidentally caught Yumin avoids his gaze.  .

Yohan felt that he was too insulted but this was also his choice.  Is it time to change now?

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- Chairman!  We are here!  - After leaving the company, Junho drove Yumin to the place where Lucy mentioned in the recent feverish brand related document file.

Opening the door to step out of the car, Yumin told Junho to wait inside the car, she alone went to meet "Future Partner".  Look up at the sign of the fashion shop in front of you.

"领导" means leader!  Yumin secretly smiled at the unassuming confidence of these people.  Believe that you will create a unique brand that reaches the world and leads fashion trends like a leader in fashion design!

That human!  Everyone has the right to dream big, great things!  Just like Yumin, aren't the things that Yumin is doing that everyone considers great!

This fashion shop looks small and simple from the outside, but when Yumin pushes the door, it's like walking through a four-dimensional space.  The inside is extremely spacious and wonderful, the architecture is designed in the form of an L, on the left hand side of Yumin is a long booth displaying the standard clothes of the brand "领导" and in front also displays clothes and a  For some other products, go into the shop's staff who are very dedicated to advising on designs that suit the requirements and body shape of customers.

Yumin went straight to the checkout counter, where the lady standing with a professional demeanor smiled at her.

- What do you need?  The shop will advise you in detail so that you can find the desired outfit!

- I want to find the shop owner!  The head of this place!  - Yumin didn't go around, directly said the problem.

- Oh... Do you have an appointment or something important for the shop to send to the shop owner?  - The employee was a bit confused but quickly regained her working style without asking much.

- I don't have an appointment, but it's really important to discuss with the shop owner!  - Yumin patiently explained and smiled.

- Hyeri!  What's up?  - The door behind the employee suddenly opened, a girl tied her hair in a high ponytail, she was wearing a tight white T-shirt, outside with a light yellow blazer with pants of the same color as the jacket, she walked in, asked Hyeri while lightly observing Yumin.

Yumin ignored the scrutiny of others, raised her eyebrows in amusement because she knew that the door the girl had just walked out of could see things happening outside that couldn't be seen from the outside .

- Yeonha unnie!  This customer wants to find the shop owner!  - Hyeri's eyes suddenly sparkled as if seeing a savior, answered.

- If you feel there is a problem with the shop's products or for any other reason, you can tell me!  I will consider it and report back to the shop owner.  And I'm Min Yeonha!  Manager of "领导"!  - Yeonha smiled politely and introduced herself.

- Talking about everyone's products, I dare not have an opinion!  The evidence is clear how this brand has caused storms with young people in recent days!  I came to want to develop this fashion brand together with everyone and intend to express cooperation.  How do you feel, Yeonha-ssi?  - Yumin showed the two people in front of her her sincerity, in her heart also implicitly acknowledged the ability of everyone here.

- ... How should I call her?  - This is really Yeonha can't decide on her own.  Looking at Yumin again, feeling that she is very young brings a sense of potentiality and danger.

- My name is Yumin!  If we want more information, we can't just stand here and talk, can we?  - Yumin understands what Yeonha is doing as a precaution, but she's so humble that she still can't meet the shop owner?

- Hyeri!  I keep working!  Yumin ssi, follow me!  - Yeonha directed the staff but turned to Yumin to lead the way.

- Thanks!  - Yumin nodded to Hyeri and then went around behind her to follow Yeonha.

"Now that I look closely... she's so pretty!"  Hyeri's POV.

Yeonha led Yumin to the door behind the checkout counter, a completely different space from the outside where Yumin had been standing not long ago.  Mannequins were placed everywhere, covered with incomplete designs, everyone in this room was busy drawing and sewing, some of them rushing back and forth in front of Yumin's eyes.  There seems to be a group of people with quick movements, hastily calculating, typing continuously on computer keyboards, perhaps their positions are related to bookkeeping and contract work.

It can be seen that the higher the popularity, the more this brand has to work tirelessly to launch innovative new outfits that satisfy the wearer.  Besides, this brand also receives orders from other clothing stores, so it's busy to add costs for materials and production.  Looking at their entire activities, Yumin nodded in appreciation of the talented shop owner's ability to manage and do business.

- Our boss's room is upstairs, he is currently focusing on a new design so he doesn't know if he has time to meet you.  Let me give him an hour, please wait!  - Yeonha said while walking, brought Yumin to stand in front of the shop owner's office, Yeonha lightly knocked on the door and quickly entered.

Yumin agreed, turning her back to the office door to look below at the young designers at work.  Less than a minute, the door to the room opened again. Yeonha extended her hand to invite Yumin in, Yumin said thank you, pushed open the door and walked in, Yeonha didn't follow but went downstairs to do her own work.

The funny thing is that as soon as Yumin closed the door and Yeonha went down the stairs, everyone stopped surrounding her and gossiped.

- Who is that girl?  - Tall, monolids named Jaehoon!  He is a member of the preparatory team who can pick out good fabrics to match the design on paper!

-Is it friend?  Relatives?  Or... girlfriend?  - The girl with chubby cheeks, slightly pushing her glasses up the arrowhead is Yeeun!  She specializes in sketching and designing ideas in the preparation team.

-Does Dohyun look like someone who hides his love life?  If it's a girlfriend, everyone already knows!  - The fat guy who is a bit big is called Hojun!  He is in charge of designing the attachments and outlines for the outfit, as part of the formation team!

- Yah!  Nor is it impossible!  We don't really know all about Dohyun hyung yet!  - The boy who wears the same outfit as a student, pouting his lips in displeasure is named Sungjin!  He is part of the finished product team, which is the final stage for a complete design, and he is in charge of editing and matching accessories to match the outfit for display.

- Just a client looking for Dohyun for work!  Don't mess around anymore, get back to work!  - Yeonha shook her head, answered everyone's questions simply, then directed everyone to work.

- NAE!!!

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Yumin entered Dohyun's office and was immediately impressed by the layout in the room...

It's so clean and tidy!

In Yumin's mind, designers often leave their rooms a bit messy.  Even if it was neat, it wouldn't be like this room, Yumin thought for a moment that he had entered the wrong room.  She watched the young man look at the mannequin little by little and then edit something on the paper, moving slowly, smoothly without interruption unlike the busy scene below.  Yumin also subtly observed Dohyun's desk, how "clean" and "compact" it was!  Drawings, pens, and paper are neatly placed in each type, on the glass cabinets also to display fabrics, threads and other sewing tools.

From that, Yumin deduced that this shop owner has a serious cleanliness problem!  Knowing this personality, Yumin thought to herself, looking below, even though they were in a hurry, they tried to arrange it as neatly as possible because of Dohyun!

- Sorry!  Let you wait a long time, please sit down!  - After finishing the work, Dohyun struggled to clean up, put the mannequin close to the corner, then told Yumin.

Witnessing this series of actions, Yumin swallowed hard.  She also belongs to the clean and neat type, but for the first time, she has the feeling that this "clean-tidy" makes her uncomfortable.