How to Have a Baby Secretly-Chapter 35

"Oh, this is Choi Sunwoo. He works at the Executive Secretary’s office."

"Ah, the Executive Secretary’s office! Hello!"

The man greeted Sunwoo with a voice as large as his imposing stature.

"Ah, hello."

He extended his hand for a handshake, but Sunwoo only gave him a brief look before turning it down. The man, not feeling awkward at all, withdrew his hand and spoke.

"You work with the Executive Director, huh? I’m Park Seongsoo, from Sales Team 2."

"Yeah..."

Sunwoo had no intention of chatting further with someone he wasn't close with, so he responded awkwardly. Yet, he processed new information in his mind.

It seemed that Yeoltaengi’s nickname came from his real name, Kim Tae-yeol. And not only were they high school friends, but they were also apparently working at the same company. Furthermore, it seemed that he was also friends with Im Haewon.

"Of all people..."

Was that the case in the original story as well? There was no need to dwell on that. After all, the novel I had transmigrated into was from the original draft. How the story evolved after it was revised was something I could never know unless I was the author.

So, whether those two were colleagues or friends didn’t really matter. Instead of worrying about such trivial things, I thought it was better to end this awkward encounter as soon as possible.

"Well, have a nice trip. I’ll be going now..."

"Ah? Is something urgent? Fine, fine. Get in touch later!"

When Sunwoo indicated he was ready to leave, Yeoltaengi waved his hand. He probably didn’t intend to hold him back, considering he was with a group. Sunwoo felt relieved.

He quickly gave a nod of acknowledgment to Im Haewon and Park Seongsoo, and hurriedly pushed his cart away. He didn’t even notice that Yeoltaengi's colleagues were watching his retreating figure.

"Hey, you know Choi Sunwoo, right? He's the parachute from the Executive Secretary’s office."

After Sunwoo left, Park Seongsoo, who was standing next to Im Haewon, spoke.

"Yeah, that's right."

Kim Tae-yeol responded lazily.

"Did you know him? You should’ve told me earlier."

"If I knew?"

Kim Tae-yeol shot him a glare, and Park Seongsoo shrugged.

"Well, I was just talking to him. You’re curious about who he’s with, right? Ah... sorry. I shouldn’t say such things about your friend."

Kim Tae-yeol gave Park Seongsoo a side glance, who was subtly criticizing Sunwoo, before turning his head.

"Let’s go. The others will be waiting."

At that moment, Im Haewon, who had been quietly standing off to the side, intervened and made things clear. Park Seongsoo heard her and immediately turned to leave. Kim Tae-yeol, watching them, took a step back.

"Hold on a second! I had something to talk to him about, I just forgot. You two keep shopping."

"Hey, Kim Tae-yeol!" Park Seongsoo called out in annoyance, but he was already turning and walking quickly.

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It wasn’t a lie. He really did remember something at the last minute.

Kim Tae-yeol swiftly passed through the aisles between the high shelves, looking for Sunwoo. In just that short time, Sunwoo had disappeared from view.

It wasn’t until he reached the checkout counter that he spotted Sunwoo, who was just about to put his items on the counter.

"Hey, Choi Sunwoo!"

Sunwoo turned his head when he heard his name being called. There, he saw Kim Tae-yeol waving his hand.

"What about your friends?" Sunwoo asked, watching the back of Kim Tae-yeol as he approached the counter. His friends were nowhere to be seen. It seemed like Kim Tae-yeol had come alone, leaving his colleagues behind.

"I told them to shop without me for a bit. But more importantly, what happened to your phone?"

"Ah..."

Sunwoo hesitated, his mouth opening slightly.

"I changed my phone."

"Then you should’ve given me your new number!"

"Well..."

Sunwoo couldn’t bring himself to say that. After all, he had changed his phone specifically to cut ties with certain people, so he didn’t want to give his number to Kim Tae-yeol.

"What’s your number? Let me put it in."

Impatient with Sunwoo’s hesitation, Kim Tae-yeol suddenly thrust his phone towards him, urging him to enter it. Sunwoo reluctantly entered his number into Kim Tae-yeol’s phone.

Bzzz.

The phone in his bag vibrated. Sunwoo immediately checked the screen. It showed an unregistered number with 11 digits.

"Save my number again. By the way, who did you come on the trip with? Executive Director Kang?"

Could it be... the real Kang Jinwook? Kim Tae-yeol looked at him with that question in his eyes.

"I came alone."

"Alone? Did you take vacation days? You should’ve told me. It would’ve been nice if we could’ve traveled together when our coworkers went. Or we could have come together."

Kim Tae-yeol placed his hand on Sunwoo’s shoulder as he spoke. Sunwoo, who had no desire to travel with Kim Tae-yeol or his colleagues, awkwardly smiled.

"Sir, your total."

At that moment, the cashier called out to Sunwoo.

"Oh, yeah. See you later."

Taking the perfect excuse, Sunwoo quickly pushed Kim Tae-yeol’s hand away and turned around. Kim Tae-yeol pouted in displeasure but complied and stepped back.

"Alright. I’ll get in touch. Make sure to answer your phone!"

"Okay, I got it."

Sunwoo didn’t even look back, just waving his hand. After buying so much, he realized his bag couldn’t hold everything, so he decided to grab a separate bag.

One hand held the shopping bag with books, and the other carried a bag with his groceries. His hands were full. Sunwoo groaned as he exited the supermarket.

"Eh? Hello?"

As he looked around for the taxi stand, someone spoke to him again. Why were so many people talking to him today? Sunwoo turned his head, surprised.

"Ah... hello."

It was the photographer from the car ride to the market a few days ago, the one who had been in the passenger seat.

"We meet again here."

The man greeted him in a friendly tone. Seeing that he wasn’t carrying anything, it seemed like he had come to the market for shopping as well.

"Yeah, looks like you came to the market too."

The man nodded in response to Sunwoo’s question.

"Yes, I was just about to head back. But you’ve got a lot of bags!"

"Yeah, I bought a few things."

"Where are you headed? You look like you’ve got heavy bags. Let me carry them for you."

Before Sunwoo could refuse, the man swiftly grabbed the shopping bag filled with books and lifted it.

"Wow, this is heavier than it looks. I guess it’s all books."

The man looked into the bag and remarked. Sunwoo, realizing the situation, quickly extended his arm.

"It’s fine. Let me take it."

"No, no. Since we met, I’ll help you out. Where are you going?"

"Uh, well..."

Sunwoo looked awkwardly between the man and the bag he was holding. They’d only met once, so it felt odd to accept his help.

But since the man was holding his things, Sunwoo had no choice.

"I was heading home."

"Ah, then you’re going to take a taxi?"

"Yes."

The man nodded, understanding, and began walking. Naturally, his destination was the taxi stand.

"Thank you."

Sunwoo, who had only the grocery bag now, followed the man to the taxi stand and gave a polite bow.

"It’s nothing. Have a nice trip."

The man waved his hand dismissively, as if it were no big deal, and turned away.

"Ah, wait a moment!"

Sunwoo quickly stopped the man who was about to leave, as if his task was done. The man looked at him in surprise. Sunwoo rummaged through the bag full of items and pulled out a can of juice.

"Here, take this."

"No, you don’t have to..."

"You helped me, so I should at least give you something."

The man looked at the can in Sunwoo’s hand, looking confused. Was it a drink he didn’t like?

Sunwoo, thinking that the peach drink might not be to his taste, was about to switch it for something else.

"Well, I’ll enjoy it."

The man hesitated, then took the can with a smile.

"Then, enjoy your trip."

With that, he waved goodbye and walked off, holding the drink Sunwoo had given him. Sunwoo stood still, quietly watching his retreating figure.

What was that? He just appeared to help and then vanished... It felt strange...

"Are you going to get in?"

A passing taxi stopped, and the driver called out to Sunwoo.

Sunwoo tilted his head for a moment, brushing aside the odd feeling he had.

"Ah, yes!"

Sunwoo quickly replied, stood up, and got in. As the car started moving, Sunwoo absentmindedly looked out the window until he froze.

"Wait... is that him?"

The man who had helped him earlier was getting into the car in front of him. It was the same car from before.

"Such a nice guy."

To have spotted him with his colleagues and come to help.

Though it felt a bit off, Sunwoo still didn’t realize that the man was one of Kang Jinwook’s guards.

And as soon as the man got in the car, he sent a message to Kang Jinwook, signaling that he had completed his mission.