Chapter 169 – Chapter 169
Despite several large-scale restructurings, Shinhwa Group’s management difficulties showed no signs of improving.
Businesses that had been fine in succession were staggering, and their hands and feet were tied up in a hurry to deal with them. The infrastructure was still there, but the funds were dry and nothing could be done.
In Shinhwa, despite the shame, they tried to reach out to help here and there, but there was no place to help. It has been a long time since companies like wildcats united to completely destroy the myth and absorb it cheaply.
Even companies that grew up benefiting from Shinhwa could not recklessly reach out to Shinhwa due to the threat from the pack of wildcats.
In the midst of shedding blood, the worst situation is surrounded by swarms of savage wolves.
As a last resort, Yeji was thinking of sacrificing herself to somehow save the company.
‘It’s a pity. Our yeji I’ll have to step in.’
It was Yeji who shone in first place in Yuna’s selection of ‘Useful Conglomerate Women’. I was going to screw it up anyway, but since I was completely cornered, I thought there would be many situations where I could help dramatically.
Minjun followed Yeji. I could hear Yeji regurgitating something from the bathroom.
‘Did I have stress gastritis? Then I guess I’ll have to treat it again?’
The sound of running water continued, and finally, the sound of high heels clattering as if Wisdom was about to come out.
When Min-jun got closer, he hurriedly threw himself out of the corner, and Ye-ji, who was walking, couldn’t avoid it and collided with Min-jun.
“Ah, ah!”
It was the body of Min-jun, who had invested hundreds of billions of dollars in strengthening his body. Due to the dramatic physical difference, Minjun couldn’t move, but Yeji almost flew backwards as if he was hit by a long wind.
No, I almost flew away.
Chin-.
“This-. Are you okay?”
Min-joon grabs Yeji’s wrist as she swiftly flies backwards, so that Yeji doesn’t fall.
I asked if he was okay, but Yeji was still confused. Minjun asked Yeji again in a very kind voice.
“Are you okay…? Her face is red…”
“Ah-… It’s okay, it’s okay Thanks for catching me.”
Yeji quickly corrected her complexion. Minjun’s shining visual made my heart stop, but Yeji’s ability to control herself, which she has built up through intense social life, was not to be underestimated.
Yeji calmed her excitement and created a calm and elegant attitude. No matter how much he met the ideal type he liked, he could make a much better impression this way than if he didn’t know what to do with it. Of course, there were some people like Min-jun who liked the cute taste that comes from innocent attitude, but at least Ye-ji thought so.
“No. I’m sorry. Because I came out too quickly…… Oh, my name is Minjun Kim.”
“Ah-. I’m Shin Ye-ji.”
The two of them made eye contact and exchanged shouts, and Min-jun smiled as if he was embarrassed and asked Ye-ji for his understanding of her.
“Nice to meet you. Mr Yeji. Haha, but I’m in a hurry to go to the bathroom… May I pass by?”
“Sure. Sorry for blocking you.”
“Sorry what? I would like to see you again if there is a chance. Enough then.”
It was a typical service comment and a mechanical laugh. Although he knew it, Yeji could hardly control his trembling heart her.
Yeji stood blankly for a while even after Minjun went into the bathroom.
‘Ha-. What are you really doing? Shin Yeji. Don’t do this, let’s go in quickly. What I need right now is not a handsome boyfriend, but a capable husband who will save Shinhwa.’
Yeji tried to calm herself down and moved her steps. In her mind her, she waited until Min-jun came out, and then she wanted to do a dash naturally.
Ten years. No, I would have done it if I was five years younger. But not anymore.
Her own reality her was too terrible to indulge in something sweet like love.
An ant hell where you can neither run away nor give up.
It was a structure that the more they struggled to get out, the deeper they were led into the abyss.
It was a wiser choice to quickly sort out useless emotions like the thrill of the moment, and walk back into that splendid hell and miserably beg for your life.
‘What-. Is that…… Did that person spill it? ?’
However, Yeji had no choice but to stop her steps her, which she had barely managed to pull off.
There was a wallet on the floor, and judging by the shape, it was clearly a man’s wallet. It was probably when they bumped into each other a little while ago that Min-joon had spilled it.
‘My wallet…… Because it’s important…… I’ll have to tell you. I don’t know if someone might steal it.’
It was an excuse. Unless there was some serious kleptomania, there were few people in this mansion who were needy enough to personally bend down and steal a wallet or something that had fallen on the floor.
At least it was Yeji, but instead of stealing it, Yeji gave Minjun’s wallet and stood on one side of the wall, waiting for Minjun to come out.
‘I’ll go if you give me my wallet…’… A different mind…… ‘
No one said anything, but Yeji kept spitting out excuses to herself and carefully stroked the wrist that Minjun had grabbed.
Minjun’s hand his was so hot, the warmth he gave me still remained like a painter.
“Ah-. Mr. Yeji?”
I was lost in my thoughts when I heard Minjun’s voice next to me. Yeji was startled, but she quickly regained her composure, then reached out and handed Minjun his wallet.
“This-. Is it Minjun’s wallet? I fell to the floor…”
“Oh, that’s my wallet. Thanks for picking it up. Mr. Yeji.”
“It’s not a big deal. Enough then-.”
“Sleep, wait… !”
Yeji mercilessly turned his body around and moved on to get rid of Minjun’s shaking heart her in front of him, but he had no choice but to stop when he heard a voice from behind.
Even though she was so happy that Min-joon caught her, she was surprised, but Ye-ji seriously thought about whether or not she should turn around even more.
For some reason, if I turn around here, something irreversible will happen. Then I had a hunt.
“If you say thank you only in words, I lose face…… Could you please give me some time?”
“…… I do not know. I just gave you his wallet-.”
“… Just give me some time It’s okay to lose your wallet, but I don’t think I should lose this opportunity right now.”
“… “
Yeji hesitated at Min-joon’s courtship her, but finally turned her back on her.
Min-jun smiled brightly at the sight, and Ye-ji avoided Min-jun’s gaze a little, feeling as if her breath would stop her.
“… Yeji, do you like jazz?”
Minjun’s question is a bit out of the blue. Yeji answered honestly.
“Nothing- I prefer the classics.”
“Then let’s go to the garden and talk… ” ? The jazz sound is a bit noisy here.”
“Poo-. Yes. Go out and talk.”
Yeji laughed at Minjun’s flair and nodded her head. The jazz melody that was heard was elegant and leisurely rather than loud. As I told Minjun, it was a performance of such a high level that even Yeji, who prefers classical music, could not help but admit it.
However, compared to Minjun’s voice that softly entered his ear, it was undoubtedly loud. Yeji followed Minjun, who took the lead, and moved to the garden.
She had n’t forgotten that she had to find a husband, but for a moment she wanted to hear more of Minjun’s voice his.
“How old is Yeji? Oh, I’m twenty now.”
“I am thirty years old. You’re only ten years older than Minjun.”
“Yes? You’re not joking… ? I thought you were the same age as me… “
“… It’s hard to get too many compliments. Mr. Minjun.”
“Sorry. But it wasn’t a compliment, it was sincere. It really looked like that.”
“Well-. Actually I…… Minjun looked like he was about twenty-five years old…… If you’re 20, you’re too young to date……”
“Yes, what?
“Oh, no. Just talking to myself.”
The huge road in the center leading to the banquet hall was open, but in between the roads there was a maze-like byway.
The fences on both sides rose as high as a person’s height, giving the impression of being in a maze the moment you fell into the side road.
Minjun and Yeji walked calmly between them and talked. These were trivial things, but Yeji suddenly forgot everything and was immersed in a trivial conversation with Minjun.
Forgetting all the thoughts of Shinhwa Group piled up in debt and the compulsion to find a wealthy husband, she just walked around the garden with a light heart while chatting with Minjun.
It was such a refreshing feeling that I don’t know if I’ve felt it in years.
“Is this your first time at a social gathering?”
“How did you know?”
“Yeah-. Just like Minjun…… “
“Well…?”
Yeji hurriedly stopped her words and shook her head mercilessly. She wasn’t the type to blunder, but today was a really odd day.
“Well… People you don’t know come to the meeting and word spreads quickly. But I haven’t heard anything about Min-jun.”
“I see. Then, meeting Yeji first is a great fortune for me.”
“Yes? Why?”
Yeji tilted her head and asked Minjun. Minjun answered when he shrugged his shoulders.
“Everyone is friendly with each other. If I had gone in alone, it would have been difficult to join, but now Yeji is there.”
“I do not know. I’m not very close with the other members…… I don’t know if that will help.”
“Why can’t you help me? Yeji can be my partner.”
“There is no such thing as a par or a partner in this gathering. It’s just a friendly get-together.”
“Okay? It’s a pity.”
“… “
Yeji casually glanced at the side profile of Minjun, who casually threw out a skillful work comment.
Such a skill with a face like that. Is Minjun a playboy?
Could it be that he is undergoing a construction project that he has only heard about? They say women from chaebol families get beaten up once in a while….
‘No. Idiot. What do you have to see now All I have is debt… ‘
But soon, Yeji shook her head. She was n’t even a child, and even if she tried to flirt with her nasty self of her, she could n’t get anything out of it.
‘Wait a minute-. Then why is Minjun attached to me? I don’t think I’ve ever been to a party… ‘
A question to be asked now. It’s not difficult to answer, but it was hard to accept.
Do we really feel the same feelings for each other? Are they attracted to each other?
I wished so, but I couldn’t be with you.
How far does deviation go?
Yeji felt that the end of this walk, which had been fantastic like a fairy tale, was approaching.
His own steps his were getting heavier, but he felt a bit resentful of Min-jun, who was walking at the same pace as the first time.
He didn’t bother to match his own stride his, and even thought that it would be nice if Minjun walked much slower, very, very slowly.
“Excuse…… What does Minjun do? Oh, are you still a college student?”
“No. I do not go to university, and I am the CEO of a small investment company and an entertainment company.”
“Then father and mother…… I was wondering if they might be people I know.”
“You probably don’t know. Both of you are normal people.”
“Yes-. Okay.”
Wisdom’s answer came a little quicker.
Yeji is trying not to show off, but Minjun, who already knows Yeji’s circumstances, could feel Yeji’s shoulders droop.
“… Oh, you’re back.”
“Yes. Yes. Mr. Yeji.”
As he walked, he arrived at the same place he had entered. The entrance and exit were the same.
After the small but happy walk in the maze, the splendid hell welcomed Yeji again.
The faint sound of jazz sounded like the laughter of a demon laughing at his situation.
“This much… Let’s do it here Mr. Minjun.”
“Yes? Suddenly… What does that mean? Mr. Yeji?”
Yeji stopped in front of the exit and spoke to Minjun.
The maze garden was fantastic, but it was in place anyway. Illusions alone could not dig into reality.
Yeji struggled to open her mouth, telling Minjun that the midsummer night walk was over. The fantasy labyrinth garden ended here.
“There are circumstances, so…… I hope you don’t pretend to know me inside…… Is this a difficult request?”
“It’s not difficult, but…… Can I hear Mr. Yeji’s circumstances? Why all of a sudden… I wonder if Yeji is making a sad face.”
“Sorry… I don’t like it. Especially for you…”
“…… Would you like to go in first? I’ll stay here for a while, and when Yeji enters, I’ll slowly follow her.”
“… Thank you. The walk was enjoyable.”
Yeji moved on, leaving Minjun behind. She knew that Minjun’s gaze was following her behind her back her, so she did n’t hesitate.
“Would you like a drink?”
“Sure. Here you are.”
Upon entering the banquet hall, Yeji is handed a drink by her server her, who walks around with a drink on her silver tray.
She did not one-shot ignorantly. If she wanted to get drunk, she would have already gotten drunk in that garden on something much sweeter than wine.
“Ah, Yeji-! Where have you been? I’ve been looking for you.”
“Yes-. Just… Get some fresh air outside.”
Yeji took her drinking glass and went a little farther back from the corner she was originally in, and she started to make friends with her in earnest.
She greets her brightly with men who openly and insinuately scan her whole body her, and women who suddenly appear and steal men’s attention her, envying and jealous of herself.
She was suffocating in the foul air, but she was fortunate to have alcohol. Every time she couldn’t stand it, she took a small sip of the wine from the glass.
“Oh, Mr. Yeji, I think you need a drink today…… Why? Is there something sad about it?”
“So. You’ve been drinking it straight from a while ago~ No matter how sad you are because of the bad business situation these days, you know that no one will take responsibility when it comes to this place… ? If not …Are you openly tempting me to take responsibility?”
“Hey, shut up. Yeji, because I will be responsible for it. Yeji. Don’t worry. You have a brother If it’s for Yeji’s sake, this oppa will do everything. Brother, do you know your ability?”
Haha-. That kid is like that again Brother, baby! Yeji is older than you! Well, the face value is similar!”
“So! So I’m in charge!”
What was so funny, the men burst into laughter. Yeji smiled softly without saying anything.
