"I want you to research Jang Ri In for me."

The Significance of One

 

Hi. I am Zhang Li Yin. I came from China but my parents died there. I was fortunate that the there was a family that will buy me as a servant. I even hear they were going to let me go to school! I can't wait to get to Korea! But how would I know that going to Korea will change my life?

I arrived at the airport. The airport was busy will crowds of people. I looked around and saw a sign that said my name. I walked over to the man.

"Are you Miss Jang?" asked the man.

"Yes, I am," I said and bowed. He bowed too.

"Please follow me,” said the man and he walked off. I followed him. We arrived at the big limousine and I climbed. We were driving. I looked at the surroundings. It was just like many years ago. She stayed here with her parents when she was small but later moved to China because of my grandmother's health and stayed to look after her. We stayed in China ever since. We pulled to a halt. I walked in.

"Hi. I am Kim Hin Xia. I am the head of the Kim family,” a middle aged woman said. She was young too. She looked very friendly too. She has a really bright smile on her face.

"Hi. I am Jang Ri In,” said Ri In.

"Good. You will under taking training to be a maid. You will also have to go to school. You should change now. After you change you can start training,” ms. Kim said.

"Thank you," I said. I started to get teary eyed.

"That's OK. It's not like looking after you will cause much trouble. Remember, you’re still a servant here,” said Ms. Kim, "oh, I nearly forgot. Your room is there. You would be sleeping on the room next to my son since there are not enough rooms in the house,” said Mrs. Kim. I looked at the house. The house was really big. I can fit almost up to one hundred people at a time.

I excused myself and went up to my room. I looked at the room. It wasn't really small but it wasn't big either. After I changed, I got out of the room only to encounter someone. I looked up and saw the face. The face was so cute and handsome. Everything of him attracted me.

"Who are you?" asked the guy.

"I am a servant that just came," I explained.

"Why are you here? They guy asked.

I was about to answer when Ms. Kim went up stairs.

"She will be sleeping in the room next to yours from now on,” explained Ms. Kim. That shut that guy’s mouth.

"Ri In, I would like you to meet my son. His name is Junsu,” I bowed.

The next hours went on as a blur and it was time for me to sleep. I couldn't wait for tomorrow. I wonder what kind of friends I will have. I was thinking for a while when I slept.

I was at school. I went to the principal's office. She gave me a schedule and I walked to the class. I was standing at the door way, hesitating whether or not I should come in. The bell rang and everyone sat down.

"Class, we have a new student. Please welcome her,” said the teacher. I walked in.

"Annyonghaseyo, I am Jang Ri In. I am a transfer student from China. Nice to have met you all!" I said.

"Okay, Miss Jang. You can sit next to Junsu. Junsu, please raise your hand,” the teacher said. I walked over to Junsu and occupied the spot near him. I could feel death glares at me. I felt uncomfortable sitting next to Junsu.

During class time, Junsu gave a note saying: you and I don't know each other. And when you get home, keep a distance from me; a distance of 50 meters unless in class, araso?

I looked up at Junsu and he was looking at me. I nodded. And we returned back to our class work.

The bell rang indicating lunch. I quickly got out of the room and bumped into someone.

"Mianhe," I apologised. I looked up and saw my best friend since kindergarten.

"Yeonhee!" I said.

"Ri In!" Yeonhee exclaimed.

"What are you doing here?" she asked.

"Oh...My parents died so I was bought as servant," I said. Rather a bit sad.

"I am sorry,” she apologized.

"That's OK. I am happy that I get to meet you at this school," I said. I was a bit cheery this time. I didn't want Yeonhee question me further.

"OK then. Let’s go eat. I'm hungry Yeonhee complained, rubbing her stomach.

"OK. Let's go,” and they both went to the cafeteria to eat.

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I was back home at the Kim's. Once I landed my head on the pillow, I had to get up again. I had to do home-work quickly before I got to do work. To be more precise, training. I was looking at one note-book to another and I finally finished my home-work. I went down stairs. I greeted everyone else. When I was cleaning the vase, I heard a loud crash. I turned around and saw another maid bleeding. I ran up to her.

"Ni hai hao ma?" I asked in Chinese. I was in a rush so I accidentally said Chinese. The girl looked up at me confusingly.

"Mian, I was meant to say 'are you okay?'," I said.

"Yeah. I am okay. By the way, how do you know how to speak Chinese?"

"Oh. I come from China,” I explained. I helped her up and we went to get some bandages and wash her hand so it doesn't get infected.

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Ms. Kim's POV.

Hmm? She comes from China? I also have somebody I know from China and her daughter's name is quite the same... is it really her???I flicked my hand and the butcher came.

"I want you to research Jang Ri In for me," I commanded.

"Yes, master,” he said, bowed and went another way.

Hmmm?I thought, while tapping my chin with my index finger, this is going to be interesting

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Dreamer_KatieM
#1
:D
foamtwt #2
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pinkaddict #3
super super like!!
kpoints #4
Suyin makes me happy :) Gahhhh
Betrayal #5
Hi, do you remember me? You allowed me to translate one of your fic last year. I always give proper credit and send you the link. I really love this story. Could you allow me to translate it? Thank you!
Iseul25 #6
nice story...love suyin couple...sequel? hope so! pls...so are they divorce or still married?
JoJomontano #7
aww nice :))
special23
#8
where is d sequel?? anticipating 4 it....!! really enjoy reading ur story... XD