The Country Life Diary of a Gangster's Secretary-Chapter 145

Thanks to eating and resting well, most of my injuries had healed and my energy had recovered sufficiently. My pheromone problem was not completely stable yet, but it was something that could be treated with outpatient treatment, so fortunately I was allowed to be discharged.

Hyesung had a lot of regretful conversations with the nurse. After that, he had a luxurious lunch that was hard to believe was hospital food and went for a short walk.

As soon as his body, tired from sleeplessness, collapsed on the bed, he heard a knock on the door.

“Yes.”

Who is it? If it was Lee Hyuk, he would have called in advance. Or maybe it was Seongjin. It wouldn’t have been Park Dohyun since it was a weekday.

The moment the door opened, familiar faces passed by, but the person who actually came inside was an unexpected person.

“Secretary Yoo?”

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It was none other than Yoo Taeseo. Hyesung tilted his head, forgetting to say hello to the unexpected person.

“I’m sorry for coming without calling. I have some time left after finishing my business trip.”

“No. I’m fine.”

“Are you feeling better? I heard you were discharged today.”

Secretary Yoo casually handed him a shopping bag. Inside it was a set of tea bags that were obviously good for your health.

“Yes. In fact, I wasn’t seriously injured enough to be hospitalized.”

Hyesung gratefully accepted the gift, saying she would eat it well. Since it was a hospital room, there was no place to sit, so she had no choice but to guide him to the sofa on one side.

“Um, but why… … .”

She never thought that Secretary Yoo would come to visit. She was very busy assisting Lee Hyuk, and it was hard to see that she was close enough to visit him. She had only heard that she was worried a lot.

“I wanted to come at least once. I should tell you that I’m grateful.”

“You don’t need to thank me for this.”

No one told her to do it, she did it all herself. And she couldn’t say that she finished the job perfectly. As a result, it was true that it was very dangerous, and as Sungjin and Lee Hyuk had said, she was reflecting on her actions for being too fearless this time.

Secretary Yoo smiled faintly, as if she had expected Hyesung to say that.

“Actually, there’s something else I want to discuss with you… ….”

Could it be work-related? If it was something like that, he could give you advice. If not, could Lee Hyuk be acting badly as a boss?

Lee Hyuk wasn’t that type, but if Secretary Yoo, who always seemed calm, came to see him in person like this, it must have been something serious.

“I’m getting married in three months.”

“Huh? Oh… … Congratulations.”

However, what Secretary Yoo said was completely unexpected.

“I’ve been dating someone for about two years. We’ve known each other since college. I wasn’t really interested in marriage, but I thought it might be okay with this person, so I made up my mind.”

Hyesung nodded slowly. His intention probably wasn’t to simply share good news, so he waited patiently for the rest of the story.

“My girlfriend works in design, and she recently got a good opportunity and asked if it would be a good idea to work overseas.”

“That’s a good thing.”

“He said he was going to refuse, so I persuaded him. He was going to get married anyway, and it didn’t seem like a big deal if we were apart, so I told him to accept it. But as time went by, I strangely became anxious.”

Secretary Yoo continued to speak calmly, saying that even though we’ve known each other for a long time, this was the first time in his life that he felt this way. Hye-seong, who had thought it was an unexpected story, was suddenly concentrating on his story. No matter how long they had been together and how much trust had been built, it was clear that it wouldn’t be okay to imagine them physically growing apart.

Because even if Lee Hyuk had to stay away from me for work, he would understand it in his head, but his heart wouldn’t agree at all.

“He was always someone who silently supported me from behind no matter what I did, but this time, I realized through Hye-seong that I’ve never done that before.”

“… … You’re looking at me?”

“Yes. I was quite impressed by the way you struggled while trusting the CEO no matter what happened. Seeing that, I thought that I wanted to give that level of affection to the person I love. But it is true that you acted a little recklessly.”

Hyesung scratched his cheek awkwardly. That was already a scolding from countless people. It was to the point that even Park Do-hyun had scolded him, telling him to please know how scary the world is.

“So… … I decided to follow you. I’ll go overseas.”

“Oh, that worked out well. I think it was a good choice. Then… … .”

“Yes. Taesung probably won’t be able to go anymore.”

Secretary Yoo had already had a serious discussion with Lee Hyuk and told him about the matter, and it seemed that he had even received support.

“If I leave, we’ll have to find a new team leader for the secretary’s office… … I hope you, Hyesung, will do it.”

“… … .”

Only then did Hyesung realize that the numerous words he had spoken before were meant to convey this. And the moment he heard that suggestion, his head started to buzz as if he had been hit by something.

“I know it’s too presumptuous. I don’t know exactly why Hye-seong quit Tae-seong, but there must have been some important reason. But even so, I want Hye-seong to be by the CEO’s side. There’s probably no secretary in this world who knows Tae-seong and the CEO as much as you do.”

Hye-seong licked his lips. He couldn’t say that he had no intention of returning to the job he had already left, nor could he readily accept it.

“It’s probably hard to make a decision right away. I’m planning to work until my wedding, so please think about it carefully.”

“… … Yes.”

Secretary Yoo said that he wasn’t a burden at all, and slowly left the hospital room.

Left alone, Hye-seong sat on the sofa for a long time, looking up at the pure white ceiling. Secretary Yoo must have been a capable secretary. That’s why she could have worked with Lee Hyeok without any problems, even if it was only for a few months.

It was a bit sad that someone like that would quit Tae-seong, but Lee Hyeok wouldn’t stop him if he left for someone precious to him. It would take time to find someone to replace the empty spot.

The pure white light that cluttered his vision was annoying. A new person, someone else to help Lee Hyuk. Just thinking about it and imagining it made his stomach boil uncomfortably.

* * *

“Let’s go to my Seoul house once we’re discharged.”

Lee Hyuk spoke firmly while hurriedly packing Hye Sung’s house. Hye Sung, who was getting dressed, was startled.

“I’m going to that house. I haven’t been back in a few weeks, so the house will be dirty, and the field… … .”

“I had someone clean up your house, and the residents there take turns looking after the field. Hyung Hyeong and the teacher said that it would be good to continue to visit the outpatient clinic regularly. If that’s the case, it’s more convenient to be in Seoul.”

“You wouldn’t listen to me even if I said no, right?”

“Yeah.”

Lee Hyuk nodded his head faintly while buttoning up Hye Sung’s shirt. He lightly kissed Hye-sung’s forehead while she was fully clothed and then packed her bags.

“Stay where I can see you for the time being. That way, I can feel a little more at ease.”

Park Yul and Jeong Se-jin were already under investigation by the investigative agency, but they still couldn’t rest easy. Those two already knew that Hye-sung had done all this, and they were the ones who would take revenge or resentment for it.

So, for the time being, he was planning to take her to his secure Seoul home.

“Sir, I tell you this over and over again, I’m not a kid.”

“Do you think I’m doing this because I think of you as a kid?”

“Is that so?”

Lee Hyuk smiled slightly and then bent down and licked his lips with his tongue.

“Tsk… … .”

Hye-sung opened his eyes wide in surprise. Then Lee Hyuk raised the corners of his mouth arrogantly. Hye-sung’s face lit up at the sight of his leisurely eyes filled with obvious lust.

“If you still don’t know, do more.”

“Sir, I don’t think you’ll do that at the sacred hospital!”

“Okay. Do the rest at home.”

He seemed to be getting more and more sly as the days went by. At that age, it was natural for him to feel awkward and uninterested, but it was true that if you’re handsome, anything is forgiven.

“Mister.”

“Huh?”

“That… … .”

Hyesung fidgeted with his hands. He had called her, but his mouth wouldn’t open. The unorganized words were swirling around in his mouth.

“… … It’s nothing.”

“Okay. Let’s go quickly.

“I have to go through the discharge process.”

“Yes.”

Without even mentioning the secretary issue, Hye-seong headed home with Lee Hyuk.