Chapter 5

"Are you leaving, boss?" Boram asked when she saw him dressed up. Hyunwoo did not respond. He was not obliged to answer his subordinates who would be asking him about personal matters.

"Are you going alone, boss? Aren't you bringing Hwangbu?" Boram asked again.

"I have an appointment and I'm going alone. If you have nothing more to say, move aside," he replied sternly as he was going downstairs. That was always the tone of his voice; Intimidating, powerful, and domineering. 

While driving his sleek black car, Hyun-woo made his way towards Gwangju. However, he had to drop first at his condo unit to change his appearance.  A meeting awaited him with someone he had dispatched to procure another hyperreal mask for his next disguise. He didn't want to waste his time as every minute held great significance to him.

He drove the car quickly, and after twenty minutes, he arrived at the condo. He hurriedly walked into the bathroom and erased the three-diamond tattoo on his left arm. Then he put on the hyperreal mask he used to wear every time he shifted to Gwan Ji-hoo. After fixing himself up, he quickly left the condo.

He met with the individual he had tasked with purchasing the hyperreal mask at an old building. Having previously assessed this person's loyalty, he was confident enough about his commitment to him. Anyway whatever happened, this person remained unaware of his true identity and only recognized him as a skilled marksman from the Rifle Squad Team.

"Have you been waiting for long?" HYun-woo asked as soon as he arrived at the meeting place.

"I've just arrived, boss," the man responded, presenting him with the requested item. Upon inspection, he felt content as the mask appeared remarkably authentic, ensuring that his true identity would remain undetectable. After completing the payment, he quickly departed and returned to his condo to try on the newly acquired hyperreal mask.

"Perfect!" he exclaimed. A smile graced his lips as he gazed at his reflection in the mirror. The mask made him appear younger, as if he were in his mid-20s, providing him with the confidence that Park So-hee would not harbor any suspicions about his true identity.

He briefly thought about what name he would use this time so he opened his laptop and searched for possible names. Until a certain name caught his interest.

Gwon Dae-hyun.

Hyun-woo quickly left the condo and got into his other car, heading to get a fake ID.

This time, he opted for a different vehicle. He frequently switched cars whenever he had important tasks at hand. With his extensive network of connections, changing vehicles was easy for him anytime.

After a few moments, he finished what he needed and couldn't help but smile at his new identity.

"Park So-hee, see you later!" he said to himself and quickly started the car.

As his car got nearer to Park So-hee's taekwondo studio, an inexplicable nervousness washed over him. Being a powerful mafia boss, it was unusual for someone of his status to get tense merely in the presence of a woman.

He stopped his car a little distance and managed to walk towards the studio. He already made his decision to enter the world of taekwondo. As he approached the building, he immediately noticed the announcement posted on the door.

WANTED: TAEKWONDO INSTRUCTOR

A smile was shown across his face, and he felt a sense of encouragement as it appeared that fate was aligning with his intentions.

Hyun-woo realized the importance of excelling in his acting, as he was determined not to fail in his plan. He was the type of person who possessed a strong aversion to accepting defeat.

Having gathered information about Park So-hee's routine, he was certain that she could be found inside the studio during specific times in the mornings, in which she focused on teaching taekwondo to young children, typically between the ages of 9 and 13. He discovered that Park So-hee conducted the training alone so he thought she might need another taekwondo instructor to assist her. Hyun-woo considered this as a favorable opportunity for him.

"Good day, sir. What can I do to this young handsome man in front of me?" a gay greeted him amorously while welcoming him at the receiving area. He was Park So-hee's trusted staff, who managed the studio during her absence. 

Hyun-woo's brow slightly furrowed upon hearing the gay assistant's words, but he swiftly reminded himself of his different identity this time. He was neither the mafia boss, Baek Chang Seol, nor Gwan Ji-hoo of the Rifle Squad Team. He came here with a different personality: Gwon Dae-hyun, a taekwondo instructor who wanted to apply as Park So-hee's assistant trainer.

Hyun-woo constantly reassured himself, hoping for acceptance, as it would facilitate his efforts to persuade Park So-hee to work under the "Diamond Kkhangpae."

"Good day, I'm looking for Miss Park So-hee, is she here?" he sounded relaxed.

"Yes, she is here. Please have a seat, sir. I'll inform Miss Park and I'll be right back," the gay smiled and offered him a seat.

Waiting was not Hyun-woo's usual practice, but he needed to do so to enhance the credibility of his plan to enter as a taekwondo instructor. After a few minutes, the gay returned, wearing a bright smile upon staring at him.

"Thank you for waiting sir. This way please!", the gay assistant led him to where Park So-hee was waiting.

Upon entering the room, Park So-hee's beautiful and kind face caught his sight. She was still perspiring and had not yet changed her clothes.

"Annyeonghaseyo, Gwon Dae-hyun imnida," he greeted her with a bow.

Park So-hee returned the greetings and gestured for him to sit on a couch opposite her.

"Jega dowadeurilkkayo? (What can I do for you?)," she asked while wiping her sweat with a towel.

"I noticed your posted announcement outside, that you need a taekwondo instructor. I would like to apply," he stated, his gaze fixed intently on her. Subsequently, he presented his ID and handed it to her. He couldn't escape Park So-hee's scrutinizing gaze, as if she was attempting to discern his true intentions and identity. She truly was an undercover agent, incredibly observant, and he admired her even more.

Suddenly, he heard the noise of the children being called from their resting spots. He observed each one of them and estimated that there were over twenty taekwondo trainees.

"Kids, time is up. Ije hunlyeon-eulo dol-agaja! (Let's get back to training now)," Park So-hee announced as she stood up. Following that, she retrieved a taekwondo uniform and handed it to him.

"The dressing room is over there," she said.

He quickly understood what Park So-hee was meant to say so he obediently changed into the taekwondo outfit. After a short while, he emerged from the dressing room, donning the outfit.

"Mr. Gwon, show me your skills in martial arts. Eolin-i, junbihae! (Kids, get ready)," she instructed the kids, then settled onto the couch, waiting for Hyun-woo to display his abilities.

Despite being accustomed to combat, Hyun-woo couldn't help but feel nervous. Since childhood, he had been trained in various forms of martial arts, so it wasn't a hard task for him. Yet, he couldn't comprehend why he suddenly felt tensed when Park So-hee's pair of eyes were watching over him.