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[Chapter 097] [People Who Don't Show It (3)]

Alice Hospital Director's Office.

The hospital director sitting in the main seat couldn't hide his rotten face.

He wanted to sigh to spit out this frustration right away, but he wasn't in a position to do so.

Because the man sitting on his right was called the hunting dog of Alice Group Chairman Min Jun-sik.

Former Regulus Clan sub-lord and current Alice Group Chairman's exclusive Im Do-hoon.

Though he was sitting in the main seat, he was in a position to exert more influence on the Alice Group Chairman than himself.

Why did that bastard do such a thing and cause this trouble, really...

The hospital director cursed Professor Kim from thoracic surgery while watching Im Do-hoon's reaction.

His connection with Professor Kim went back to .

When the world was destroyed once and people were dying every second, he risked his life and jumped into the battlefield to save people.

At that time, he formed a connection with Alice Group Chairman Min Jun-sik and gained the opportunity to rise to this position.

And he glimpsed the passion he had in his younger days in Professor Kim, his junior from university who only did medical volunteering.

So he brought Professor Kim into the hospital, and Professor Kim practiced medicine to save people as he had thought.

Such a person had been causing scandals in the hospital since some time ago.

The hospital director had been deliberately ignoring it because he had spent time with Professor Kim until now.

In fact, he didn't want to create incidents that would lower the hospital's image as long as he was the director.

The passage of time is colorless.

Pure things are bound to fade.

"I've already heard from the relevant parties. This isn't the first time, he's been doing this for a while... Did you not know, Director?"

"I-I'm hearing this for the first time too. But it was just attempted, he didn't actually do anything, right?"

"Are you really saying that now?" "......"

Im Do-hoon scolding as if it was pathetic.

The hospital director couldn't properly continue speaking even while being scolded by someone younger than him.

The hospital director knew it was an unsavory excuse.

He couldn't defend Professor Kim.

He was even caught at the scene.

Was that all?

If that was all, he could have hushed it up at his level, but he ended up showing the appearance of hitting Alice Group's direct descendant Jung Ha-yang.

Alice Group's direct descendant Jung Ha-yang.

Though she didn't have any blood mixed with the Alice Group Chairman, it was now a fact known to everyone in politics and business circles how much the Alice Group Chairman loved his grandchildren.

Moreover, didn't Jung Ha-yang clearly see with her own eyes the scandal Professor Kim committed?

There was no possibility of hushing it up at all.

"...For now, we will hold a disciplinary committee for Professor Kim later. While receiving cooperation from hospital staff regarding this incident..."

"That's only natural. I'm asking now what you'll do after holding the disciplinary committee."

Im Do-hoon cut off the hospital director's words, slamming his hand on the table.

Even holding a disciplinary committee was no different from blocking a doctor's future.

He was demanding definite punishment now.

Im Do-hoon was showing such a displeased face.

The hospital director who was trying to somehow save his junior could only flounder.

Then, Im Do-hoon soon crossed his legs and opened his mouth.

"─You must know too, Director. How precious Ha-yang is to the Chairman." "...That's right."

The hospital director nodded with a dark face.

His goal was to secure the position of Alice Hospital Chairman of the Board after finishing as hospital director.

Of course, he had to look good to the Alice Group Chairman.

Considering what the Chairman had done in politics and business circles recently, if he tried to handle this incident lightly, he would never dream of the Chairman position again.

First refer him to the disciplinary committee, then order house arrest and 3 months salary reduction...

Right, I should make him do community service too.

The punishment for workplace s****l harassment wasn't clearly defined.

It varied by workplace, but lightly it was salary reduction, and severely it was dismissal.

Either way, it would be a disciplinary action that hurt Professor Kim's pride.

For a member of society, punishment that tightened money could never be ignored.

So the hospital director who reached a conclusion was about to tell Im Do-hoon right away.

But─

"─As the Fairy said, I only hope you'll resolve this wisely and fairly."

The hospital director closed his mouth.

Come to think of it, it wasn't a situation where he only had to watch the Alice Group Chairman's reaction.

The Fairy Im Ga-eul, the VVIP among VVIPs of Alice Hospital, was also interested in this matter.

He couldn't handle it carelessly.

If he made a mistake, the Fairy might turn her back on Alice Hospital.

How many benefits was the Fairy government giving?

If he lost that, the Chairman position would definitely be gone.

Wisely and fairly...

The hospital director inwardly mumbled the words the Fairy had said.

He couldn't have failed to notice what she emphasized by saying that.

Wisely meant she hoped he would grasp her intention once.

Fairly meant to put strength behind her intention.

Though he didn't know why the Fairy was so interested in this matter, he had no choice but to give a heavier punishment than heavy punishment.

Instead of salary reduction, don't give any at all...

Of course remove the center director position he's currently designated for... if I demote his rank by one level...

"Come to think of it, there was a contact from Luminous Group. They said their daughter will visit a little later. But with the hospital in this state..."

The hospital director was about to speak but was stopped again.

The direct descendant of Luminous Group Chairman who has been frequenting Alice Hospital lately.

The girl called Luminous' precious jewel among those who know was a customer who must be managed.

If he handled the matter carelessly, he could lose another source of money.

Then what's left is...

The hospital director who reached a conclusion again was about to speak when─

"─It's the Chairman."

Im Do-hoon who answered the incoming call suddenly handed over his smartphone.

Why at this timing...

Something felt not good.

The hospital director who gulped down saliva tried to show off his friendship with the Alice Group Chairman in the calmest voice possible.

"Oh... yes, Min Jun-sik! Hey, it's been so long─"

But the voice heard over the phone was utterly cold.

[─Do you perhaps want to take off your clothes?]

Right, let's just fire him.

The hospital director quickly made a decision.

☆

"No matter how I think about it, it's really amazing! I never thought I'd meet Summer unni here."

"I never thought I'd meet you guys like this either."

Back garden of Alice Hospital.

The three were eating lunch at an empty terrace.

Though it had been years since they met.

Im Ga-eul and Eun-a treated each other as if it wasn't awkward meeting after a long time.

On the other hand, Eun-ha was staring at her with a blank gaze.

Though he met Eun-a after a long time, he was in a bad mood seeing Im Ga-eul.

"Eun-ha, don't just eat that, try this too."

"Yeah. Eun-ha, what are you doing not eating anything since earlier?"

"No, just..."

Then Eun-a moved some fried food to his mouth with chopsticks.

Im Ga-eul who showed interest followed suit.

But Eun-ha didn't open his mouth, and just silently watched Im Ga-eul who was portraying a fresh image.

"What's wrong?"

"No, I didn't know you'd come out so boldly to a place with so many people." "......"

Eun-ha shrugged and sneered at her.

That person's experience as an actress really hasn't gone anywhere.

He could see through her identity because he had seen her doing makeup and acting herself before the regression.

But other people couldn't recognize the Fairy commonly seen in media.

In some ways, it was enviable.

Im Ga-eul probably had occasions to get fresh air like this while being the Fairy, but Ha Baek-ryeon had to be under strict surveillance.

The more he thought about Ha Baek-ryeon, the more Eun-ha disliked her recuperating at the hospital.

"Don't tell me you're the Fai...!"

"Hey! What are you doing not eating? Hurry up and try this?" "But the bodygu...!"

"Try this too!"

Im Ga-eul was not to be trifled with.

As he tried to reveal her identity to Eun-a, he was attacked by her chopsticks.

She forcibly pried open his mouth and stuffed in food.

In the end, Eun-ha with bulging cheeks had no choice but to chew the food.

And after swallowing─

"─Ga-eul noona..."

"Ga-eul noona?" "Hey! Do you not remember my name properly after seeing me after so long? I'm Bom-yeoreum, Bom-yeoreum!"

The former actress's skills couldn't be avoided.

She not only took control of the conversation, but blocked his mouth using all sorts of methods.

In the end, Eun-ha had no choice but to raise both hands and feet.

"So why did Summer noona come to the hospital? You don't look sick..."

"What's visible on the outside isn't everything. A sick heart is sufficient reason to come to the hospital."

"To my eyes, noona's heart seems too strong to get sick..."

"Originally, the purer the iron, the more easily it breaks, you know?"

"Ugh. That doesn't suit you, noona."

Eun-ha pretended to vomit.

Im Ga-eul just smiled politely.

"By the way, Eun-ha has grown a lot too. I heard about you. I heard you're getting quite a lot of attention at the academy? You don't know how happy I was when I heard you trampled on the kids from the top 10 groups so they couldn't make a peep." "It's spread that far?" "Of course."

Eun-ha sighed.

If Im Ga-eul knew about it, it probably meant anyone involved in politics and business circles knew.

Just thinking about it was irritating.

It meant they were using him as a topic of conversation.

"I'll cheer for you from afar, so you should tell me if anything happens. Okay?"

"...I'll think about it."

Im Ga-eul smiling brightly.

Eun-ha doubted her intentions.

Based on his experience, Im Ga-eul was in the same vein as Han Seo-yeon.

It was obvious she was thinking something else inside.

"Korea keeps wanting talented people like you, Eun-ha. The Mana Management Organization will look favorably on you, so apply later if you're interested."

"Yes."

Some clans who heard the rumors were already approaching him.

There was no law saying Im Ga-eul couldn't do the same.

Eun-ha who saw one of her intentions just let it flow by.

Just then, Ha-yang who had been on the phone since earlier returned to the terrace.

"Are you done with the call now? What did grandfather say?"

"He asked if I was hurt anywhere."

Ha-yang who sat next to Eun-ha answered.

Min Jun-sik's worry must have been great. He called right after hearing the news and talked for a long time.

Of course, he understood his feelings.

I'd like to chop his fingers into pieces if I could.

Eun-ha was furious that Professor Kim had even hit on Eun-a in the past few days.

Fortunately Eun-a stopped him urgently, otherwise he would have killed him with his own hands.

Luckily, hearing Ha-yang's story, it seemed Professor Kim's dismissal had been decided.

"The Alice Chairman must have been very worried. So the rumors weren't lies after all?" "Rumors?"

"That the Alice Chairman has grandchildren he cherishes like the apple of his eye."

"Ehehe..."

Im Ga-eul who rested her chin on her hand spoke while closely looking at Ha-yang.

Ha-yang laughed shyly.

As she tilted her head, it looked like she was suspecting Im Ga-eul's identity.

"Why?"

"It's nothing. Just... I find it a bit strange I haven't met unni until now. I thought I remembered everyone's faces by now..."

Im Ga-eul was using a VVIP room at Alice Hospital.

That meant she was a figure in politics and business circles.

And she even spoke as if she knew Min Jun-sik.

So Ha-yang seemed to be recalling the faces of people involved in politics and business circles.

"I don't really like participating in gatherings. That's probably why you don't know me."

"Hmm... I guess so?"

Im Ga-eul lying so naturally.

Eun-ha couldn't help but laugh seeing her speak that way when she had more public activities than anyone.

Soon she who noticed why Eun-ha was laughing clapped her hands and changed the topic.

"Ah! That's right! Eun-a, you said you'll be interning here for a while, right? Then do you want to be my dedicated nurse? I happened to need a conversation partner."

☆

Professor Kim's dismissal was decided.

Nevertheless, Eun-ha couldn't help but feel uneasy about Eun-a.

This won't do.

I should come to the hospital diligently whenever I have time.

In the end, Eun-ha decided to come see Eun-a whenever he received an outing permit.

Not because he wanted to see Eun-a.

It was just killing two birds with one stone.

Poker face, poker face.

Ha-yang is here too, so if I show it she'll definitely tell Min-ji.

Eun-ha made excuses for his actions.

While glancing at Ha-yang on the side.

But Ha-yang had been on her smartphone since leaving the hospital.

"Eun-ha, I think you should go first."

"Why suddenly?" "It seems Luminous Group is coming this way now. I'm going to meet them briefly since we're not strangers."

"Luminous Group?"

"Seo-hyun unni introduced me before, and they seemed like people I wanted to get close to." "Really?"

Eun-ha showed interest.

For Jung Ha-yang to evaluate them like that, they must be good people.

"That kid is really close with Seo-hyun unni too."

"If they're close with Han Seo-yeon... they must really be nice people." "How can you call someone two years older than you informally? You should call her Seo-hyun noona. Noo, na."

"She told me to call her informally?" "Tch."

Eun-ha recalled Han Seo-yeon's personality.

Given her personality, even if the other person had a good heart, she wouldn't try to get close.

She must have approached because they surely had strategic value to her.

In fact, Luminous Group had been on especially good terms with Sirius Group since Dawn Group collapsed.

I haven't heard anything about Luminous Group's direct descendants.

Luminous Group didn't exist in his previous life.

Only Dawn Group, the predecessor of Luminous Group, existed.

And Lee Byung-in who took over as Dawn Group's chairman and his children were enough to be called ruffians.

In that sense, Eun-ha could be relieved that Luminous' direct descendants weren't ruffians.

"Then I'll go back to the hospital. Have a good weekend." "You have a good weekend too, Ha-yang."

He waved to Ha-yang returning to the hospital.

Soon he went down the hill road.

Is that the car?

A luxurious-looking car was coming up the hill road down below.

The vehicle with tinted windows quickly passed by him.

Luminous Group's precious jewel...

Just earlier, Ha-yang had said.

That the people of Luminous Group treat the daughter born to Chairman Lee Jung-in's second wife like a precious jewel.

They cherish her so much that they don't even let her come out to politics and business circles.

So people in politics and business circles call her Luminous Group's precious jewel or golden child.

I don't know how kind-hearted she is, but as long as she's not an i***t like Choi Ga-in.

One Choi Ga-in is enough.

Eun-ha is moving away

I turned my car around and went down the road.