111 – Chairman
1)
After I was forced out of the car, I walked for a while.
To be honest, I don’t even remember what happened back then.
Yeah… I was literally beaten to the point of death… Can’t I have time to think in my head…
I thought it was fortunate that I worked hard on a regular basis.
If I hadn’t developed my stamina, would I… Really die?
I couldn’t even try to untie the rope and strike the people who kidnapped me like the main character in the movie.
Just like in the house where Jinah Lee was in future high school, she was abused by her.
This time, too, I had no choice but to be lethargic.
There was nothing I could do against a group that made more money than Southeast Asian countries.
When I woke up again, I saw an unfamiliar ceiling. I had a needle stuck in my wrist.
A doctor wearing a white coat was writing something with a scribbling pen.
Then he looked at me and his eyes widened.
After a while, a group of people in suits entered the hospital room where I was.
“…Are you feeling okay? I’m glad there are no broken parts.”
That’s what I mean.
Still, it was different from the members of the Mirae Group security team I had seen before.
I have to say it’s an atmosphere, but it’s much softer and kinder.
I was relieved to think that at least it wouldn’t bother me.
At least it won’t be painful.
“…You’re hungry..? You probably didn’t even eat properly. Instead of eating the tasteless hospital food, we prepared a separate meal for you. Why don’t you go there?”
Then he pointed to a wheelchair with the palm of his hand, knowing when he had prepared it. Cushions were laid out, and there was even a lap blanket.
-Growl.
I was too hungry to refuse that.
– Seruk.
“… Wait a minute then I’ll pull out some needles in my hand”
My wrist felt a little prickly.
I slowly got out of bed and sat in the wheelchair.
I just sit in a wheelchair here and there, but how many people are there…
I didn’t even have to move the wheelchair.
I pushed the wheelchair from behind, and when I got out of the hospital room.
The red carpet was laid out, and the chandelier hung above made me think it was definitely not a hospital.
There were a lot of unknown masterpieces hanging in the hallway, and after riding a wheelchair like that for a while, I could smell sweet fruit and strong meat through the slightly open door. It had a slight fishy smell of seafood.
I haven’t had a proper meal since I left the army.
How many hours did I lie there?
Maybe I didn’t starve every few hours. It could be that I haven’t eaten in days.
How much time has passed?
The men who appeared to be gatekeepers opened the door.
Then all I could see were the various types of food on the table.
Starting with vegetables, I don’t know if it’s pork or beef. Shellfish, shellfish, fish, and even the roast turkey you often see in American movies.
Seeing the food spread out on a table large enough for several adult men to lie down on, my mouth watered involuntarily.
“…Do you come to your senses? Is your body okay again? You’ve been lying like that for half a day.”
I took my eyes off the food at the familiar voice and looked across the table.
Chairman of Mirae Group.
As if he couldn’t escape the years, white gray hairs were sparsely visible through his black hair.
After a few years since middle school, I was able to meet him again.
“…I prepared food for you. And I don’t know what you like, so I prepared all kinds of food…I hope you enjoy it comfortably.”
“…”
“I know what you’re thinking of me right now. You’re sure to be embarrassed, and then again- scared. You won’t be able to think of what to say. I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m wasting my time.” I should have gone to you in person. I never dreamed that I would meet you again in this way. Rest assured that the people who abused you were given a severe punishment. I will never work in the same industry again. Action has been taken.”
Lee Jin-ah’s grandfather seemed to have a lot to say to me.
What should I say while keeping my mouth shut and tapping the table with my palms? Trouble came into my eyes.
I silently glared at the chairman who looked at me silently.
A long table that often appears in movies.
And like me and the chairman at the end, the relationship between us could not be narrowed down any further.
I clench my fists for a while, then open them, and I try to sweep the floor with my feet again.
I think I can walk. If it’s okay even once, why did you do this to me by the collar. I wanted to ask if I’m sorry.
A security officer in a black suit stood around her grandfather. Unknown face. They are different from the people who kidnapped me last time.
“…Yeah, maybe you didn’t drink last time because you weren’t an adult, but now that you’re old enough, it’s okay to have a drink?”
Her grandfather twisted a bottle of liquor near his table and poured the liquor from it into a glass.
– Kwak Kwok
The dark amber liquor started pouring into an incredibly expensive-looking glass.
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After it was filled to the point where it wouldn’t spill over, it was set down on the bar table.
Then one of the bodyguards behind her grandfather tries to pick up the bottle.
“Somehow, you seem to have a big misunderstanding. I think I need to clear up that misunderstanding first.”
Raise your hand to restrain yourself. Then, after holding a glass full of alcohol, drink it all at once.
-Puch…
The sound of wind blowing.
I picked up my knife and fork and roughly sliced the steak off the plate and crumpled it into my mouth.
A lot of juice flowed from the corner of my mouth and ran down my chin, and I roughly wiped it off with my hand.
Eating food was not much different even if you were the chairman of a large company.
“…As you can see. Nothing. Could it be poisoned? Did you have any doubts? …Of course, I would be suspicious in this situation, but…”
The chairman got up from his chair and slowly approached me, holding the meat dish he ate in one hand and a bottle of wine in the other.
“I didn’t stay this far away because I was afraid of you. I had no choice but to stay away because there was too much food on the table. This is true of Western etiquette. The person on the other side is the head of state. …Well, don’t worry about it because it’s the etiquette of nose players. We’re Koreans, so it’s right to do it the Korean way. I’m sorry. I should have done it this way earlier.”
He brought the meat and alcohol he ate to a place where I could reach him with just an outstretched hand.
And then gurgle-
This time my glass was filled with alcohol.
“I just called because… I really wanted to talk to you. I don’t know why things got messed up like this. When I think of what I did to you, I have nothing to say even if I’m ten. The title is just grandpa. , Mister- Well, you can call me whatever you want. Even if you call me a bastard, I’m not… Bad. Because… I’m a bastard, and I’ve done a lot of bad things to you to hear that.”
“…”
I looked at my glass, which was not dangerously overflowing because of the overflowing surface tension.
… Is that okay?
“I’m fine. The conversations we’re going to talk about in the future will be very serious and heavy, so I thought I’d have a drink and relax before that… But there’s no poison. It’s okay to drink from a glass. I’m going to talk a lot with you, but before that, I wanted to melt the frozen atmosphere a little bit. Of course, there’s no way I’ll be able to drink alcohol in the current situation…”
“…”
“That’s pretty strong, isn’t it?”
I don’t have the confidence to stay sober right now.
I feel like I’m losing my mind, but I don’t know why I’m here, or what the hell I’m talking about with the president of Mirae Group.
I feel like I’m dreaming. The alcohol that went into his mouth was sweet and soft.
“I really didn’t mean to do this. It seems there was a slight mistake… Not a slight mistake. It’s a huge mistake… I’m sorry… I usually talk like this. I’m sure I will pick you up. “I told you to come, but they dragged you along. Really, this was unintentional. By now, you’ll be regretting to your core that they did that to you.”
“…”
“…Why did you bring me here, did Lee Jin-ah order it? I think you want to ask something like that… I’m sorry, but Jin-ah has nothing to do with this incident. I just want to see my granddaughter smile. A disaster caused by an old man’s greed. That’s how I explain it. I’m really sorry. You have nothing to say even if you have ten mouths. Do you want money…? Or do you want honor? If you need power, just say it. I will be on your side. There are so many things I can do in Korea. There will definitely be many things in my life that will require my help.”
“…What did Yu-jeong do?”
“…Yoojeong…?”
As soon as I heard the name, I could see that his expression instantly hardened.
Reverse.
Touching Yoo-jung’s name in this place was like touching the most sensitive part of Lee Jin-ah and the chairman.
Still, I couldn’t help it. I can’t help but ask What happened to Yoojung, whether she eats well, whether bad people are not bothering her, and whether she is sleeping comfortably.
I must know.
If something happens to Yoo-jung… Then…
“..Yoo-jeong..! Yeah, you’re doing well…! I found out, they used a way that was too coercive. You don’t have to do that… So I’m here with your cell phone. Brought it”
– Perfect!
As soon as I snapped my fingers, one of the security staff came up with a cell phone and handed it to me.
There was a little crack on the screen, but it was still usable.
“The charge is 100%… If you go to the AS center later, they will fix it for free. Have you ever heard of a foldable phone? These days, cell phones can be folded in half, no no- that… It’s not the kind of phone you think, it’s an ordinary smartphone that folds in half like this, and it’s a newly released product from Mirae Electronics. If you go with a friend named Yoo-jeong, he’ll give you a gift too. I can do it. Just go to any store at any time. I’ll talk about it separately.”
“…”
“…No, I’ve cracked your phone… Do you want to change it…? I thought you were thinking that…”
I called Yujeong.
-Yoo..Sunah..? Where are you?
-Jung Yoo! Are you okay..? Body…?
– I’m fine!
-Weird people didn’t bother or anything like that..?
-Today strange men came to look for you, are you sure nothing happened? Did something happen in the army?
– I’m fine..! For now… I think it worked out fine.
“…You messed up a lot”
Her grandfather looked at the security staff with a displeased expression.
– I’m fine. There are no injuries, and he is eating well. I’m still fine! I’m glad you’re doing well.
…But how are you using your cell phone when you’re in the army? Aren’t you back in the unit now?
-…Uh…That’s because he’s on duty. The duty officer can use the original cell phone.
“Okay, that’s it.”
The chairman snapped his fingers once and the phone hung up.
“…I contacted the unit separately. First of all, you returned to the unit. You are on vacation again. There are a lot of vacations piled up so far anyway. You are anyway… You said you were going to take vacations in succession…? So you don’t have to worry about desertion or anything like that. I can take care of everything.”
“What did you do to Yoo-jung?”
“I didn’t do anything. I just knew that the security team went to the cafe, but… As you can see, nothing happened. Maybe Yoo-jeong, a friend from the future security team, didn’t even know. First of all, Because they say that they are affiliated with the Seokdu Secret Service. Neighborhood bullies are after you. You would think that way. When you think about it with common sense, you wouldn’t think that Yoojung is related to a friend like you and Mirae Group..?”
“…”
“…. I… I! So… That a friend named Yu-Jung is also related to us… I really didn’t know! …Everyone leave! We have to talk about something important from now on… !”
“…”
People in suits began to rush out. After confirming that everyone had left, the president started talking.
“…Can I ask you one favor…?”