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Min Ji

If my temporary assistant isn't here in five minutes, she's fired.

Cheng Gi

F-i-r-e--- d, sir? She hasn't even started.

Min Ji

Did I stutter?

Cheng Gi

No. It's just that you've already fired five others this month. You're always finding something wrong with the candidate. Human resources told us this is the last one they could send.

Min Ji

And that's my problem, how?

Cheng Gi

Right, sir. It isn't. That's what you pay me my miniscule pay cheque for.

Mamie

Rushes in. Nearly steps on Cheng Gi's foot. "Hello, the agency sent me... Are you Mr. Ji?"

Cheng Gi

No.

Mamie

Looks at the other young man next to him. Terribly sorry, I didn't mean to intrude. I'm so late.

Min Ji

You should have left earlier to avoid this issue then.

Mamie

"Rude jerk," she mutters under her breath.

Min Ji

It's also bad manners to whisper about others under your breath.

Mamie

Eyes cast downward. "Yes, I suppose it is. My apologies. I'll keep looking for Mr. Ji."

Ann

"Mamie." Ann frantically waves her over while mouthing."Come here."

Mamie

Yes, Miss?

Ann

You've been here all of two minutes, and you've already managed to disrupt my entire morning. Didn't I say to go down the hallway, and open the third door to the right?

Mamie

Stares wide-eyed at the men before her, and reviews Ann's instructions. "OH… Ohhh. Third to the right. I seem to be on the left." Bows profusely. Pardon me.

Ann

Ann stares at her potential co-worker with disdain. "Yes. Now go to the room and wait until Mr. Ji comes to introduce himself."

Min Ji

Watches discreetly as the new woman walks away, a smile appearing on his face not unlike some of the more devious ones Cheng has seen before.

Cheng Gi

Sir... please. Not another one!

Ann

I shouldn't have even let her in the door. Ugh. I hate people who can't follow instructions.

Min Ji

Mmn.

Min Ji

I'm going downstairs to get something from the corner shop.

Cheng Gi

But..but she's waiting.

Min Ji

Yes, and since she was late, she can wait until I decide whether I want to keep her or not.

Cheng Gi

Can I go get you something sir?

Min Ji

"Maybe another assistant, one to take your place."

Cheng Gi

Sighs while thinking If he doesn't hire her, we will have to work late again. I had plans to go tear up the karaoke room after work.

Ann

As if reading her coworkers mind, Ann abruptly changed her tune. Becoming soft. "Let me go prep her a little."

Ann

Spots Mamie at the desk, her posture is ramrod straight, her face a little terrified.

Ann

Hello, sorry for earlier. Our boss hates training new staff. He likes to know what to expect and well you being late was...

Mamie

Inexcusable, I know. I don't want to make excuses, but I do have a good reason.

Ann

Looks unconvinced.

Mamie

Mamie thinks about the reason, but doubts Ann will care and opts to say nothing.

Ann

First, take this pen and paper. He likes it when people come prepared.

Mamie

Oh. I take notes on my phone.

Ann

No. Write these things down. It could make him sympathetic to you.

Mamie

Mamie diligently writes the items. Is there anything I could do to win him over?

Ann

He hates women who act cute. You know, stupid little smiles, vapid look. Doesn't take their work seriously. Ann smiles sweetly, making a cute face.

Mamie

Thank you. Mamie stands to bow again.

Cheng Gi

Cheng raps on the door. "Quick! He's coming!"

Ann

She gives Mamie a once over and pulls at her sleeve. "Stop looking like an abandoned pet. Don't smile! It makes you look stupid." Flashes her a bright smile at Mamie and whispers under her breath. We will smile later!

Ann

She watches as Mamies eyes narrow, and purses her lips. Smoothing her face into a mask of unreadability.

Mamie

Rising as the door opens, she finds herself staring into the same handsome face of one of the men from before.

Min Ji

I hope you haven't been waiting long. Min Ji stated. His eyes cutting Mamie with a pointed stare.