Clues
A Butterfly in a Vase (3)
[Director Cha . I'm Kwon Hyun Ho. I'm really sorry, I know you're on vacation, but…. Cough, cough . Can you accompany the CEO on his business trip to the UK today?]
Initially, Ji-Won did not understand what the other party was saying due to the coughing sound. He was worried that the Chief of Security, who was calling out in a dying voice, coughed very loudly even though he said those few words so that his lungs could be pulled out.
But what did this man tell me to do? Business trip to England? With CEO? Ji-Won, who is slowly pondering over the words of the Chief of Security, opens her eyes a little wide.
"…Today?"
[ Cough . Yeah, something happened to Chester. I know you will be going to London in time, so I would appreciate it if you could give me three days. Director Cha just needs to be next to the CEO just in case. Once there, there will be employees who will be in charge of baggage and accommodation, so you do not have to worry.]
“No, that's not the case…. Why did you call me for that?
Coincidentally, all the secretaries, including the Security Chief, said they had a severe flu and were resting. The schedule could not be delayed, so they immediately looked for a replacement among the guides who could definitely help with the job of CEO Jungcheon. And among them, Ji-Won is the most familiar with the English-speaking culture.
'Well, I know it's urgent, but…. No matter how few people there are, why would he trust me to do this?'
"Does the CEO say he also agrees with this?"
[CEOs are not picky about people or things.]
'Really? But he looks very sensitive. This is unexpected. But I'm not very confident in helping anyone, but…. Still, if we are on the same path and the other person has a cold personality, is there anything I can't do just to accompany him? It wasn't hard to spend about three days because I didn't have a busy schedule from the start….'
After thinking for a moment, Ji-Won decides to comply with the Security Chief's request. Initially, when he was about to make a decision on something, he usually took his decision very quickly. But this time he was a little hesitant as he wondered what CEO Jungcheon, who usually spends most of his time at Jungcheon, would do on business trips abroad.
"OKAY. I'll accompany him there. What time is the flight?”
[Oh thank you very much. Departure at two, but before that.].
However, it takes less than a minute for Ji-Won to regret her curiosity. The Chief of Security, who looked regretful for not being able to do the job himself, started issuing warning words as if he had been waiting for Ji-Won's approval. The length of the precaution was so long that Ji-Won could not even remember how detailed the contents were, so he had to record them in the middle.
Whatisthis? He just said that I should be next to the CEO. But he wants me to check his blood pressure in the morning and at night? Huh, I mean, I should take care of her, not take care of her. However, when he thought about how he had been deceived, it was already an irreversible situation.
[That's all I can say. Please hear a detailed explanation from Mrs. Kwon, who is in charge of the entire CEO schedule.]
The details of what I've heard so far are at the insurance terms level, is there anything else that needs to be heard? As Ji-Won shows admiration at how careful he is, the Chief of Security hastily hangs up the phone, fearing he (Ji-Won) will reverse his decision. Ji-Won, with a silly face, stares at the disconnected phone. Just then, a message with a strange address appeared with a cheerful notification sound. His speed is absolutely incredible.
"You're a dangerous old man .. See how fast his hands even hurt."
Even though his heart was unwilling, he could not continue to think about the decisions that had already been made. So Ji-Won begins her preparations for the trip. Although she had to travel a considerable distance to stop by the house to pick up the CEO, she was able to get there early, so that not long after she reached her destination. He was not the type to keep thinking about what he had decided once, but his thoughts went back and forth throughout the journey.
'I've never taken care of anyone in my life, can I be good at taking care of a CEO's business like this? And someone who doesn't even answer phone calls with his own hands…. What if he's upset in the middle? But I couldn't leave my boss on a business trip and run away. Goddamn bum. I should have said no at first.'
[You have arrived at your destination. You have arrived at your destination.]
As he listened to the cheerful navigation clues, which he did not know why sounded so gloomy, he let out an automatic sigh. Standing out from the car with a reluctant face, Ji-Won appears slightly bent over to the large gate, which is twice as tall. Above the incredible door, there was a huge signboard, which seemed to be as thick as a wall.
A Buddhist temple. The Shadowless House. Ji-Won, who paused for a moment in front of the open gate before pressing the bell, was startled by the incredible sight inside the sturdy gate. As the name suggests, the various flower trees form different worlds in a vast garden filled with sunlight, and if the place of the Mureung Valley* can be explained by words seen in real life, the, then it'll look like this.
[T/N: Mureung Valley ( ⁇ ; Mu-rung-gye-gok), refers to Mu-rung Valley, a beautiful valley in South Korea famous for its natural beauty and hiking trails. Mu-rung Valley is a location where one can enjoy nature while being surrounded by historical and cultural significance.]
How much does a gardener pay here a year? Walking along a flowering path dotted with colorful wildflowers, Ji-Won is constantly amazed. The simple appearance of the petite flowers seemed natural at first glance, but it was impossible for such a diverse wildflower to bloom at the same time unless one took care of it every day.
"Gee. It's very old-fashioned…. Plant growth conditions are all different, so maybe they water it from time to time.”
At the end of the path of vile flowers that only an acquaintance could see, there was a magnificent house that was incomparable to any high-ranking house in the historical drama, he said, but there is no place to sit from the base to the roof. Ji-Won is speechless because she respects the sincerity of the person who carefully made an incredible place with her hard work that she has never seen.
'Is this a 99-room house I have only ever heard of? How much money did the CEO spend to build it? All the pillars are the best red pines that are only used in the palace…. It is not easy to collect this thick wood. Hey, look at the tiles. It's almost like pottery. There are people who build houses like this in Seoul. And in this expensive neighborhood…. Why does everything feel more realistic here than in the Mureung Valley?'
Ji-Won, who looks at every corner of the building with interest, comes to a realization upon hearing her name being called. Oh, I'm not here to look around. As she quickly set her expression and turned her head, a graceful woman with a warm impression was seen approaching her with a gentle smile. Although he had only met for the first time, Ji-Won almost laughed out loud.
That's Mrs. Kwon, the true power of this house. She thought she was Mrs Kwon (the wife of Mr. Kwon), but her eyes were the same as the Chief of Security. Siblings with the same blood were indeed frightening. The expressions on both of Kwon's faces as they peeled people with their eyes along with the gentle smile on their faces were so similar that it gave him goosebumps.
"It's nice to meet you. I came to pick up the CEO after receiving a call from the Chief Security.”
"Welcome. I've heard you're on vacation, but you're still dragged into this.
The word 'No' can't be said, but Ji-Won can't even say yes, so he just smiles. Hee-Joo's eyebrows are slightly raised by Ji-Won's smile, which seems to be a mix of modesty and pretence. They said he didn't obey…. But his words and actions seemed more polite and intelligent than he thought. She also has a good sense of fashion. At least he doesn't wear socks with character prints like Hae-Soo. That's good for first impressions. Hee-Joo, who nods with a satisfied face, holds out the large suitcase she had prepared.
“You can arrange this suitcase as soon as you enter the hotel. Take out all the inner bags and place them on the dressing table. You do not need to arrange cosmetics if you cannot find them. Keep the makeup bag open. You should have your clothes in the best condition. The CEO usually opens the closet and puts on the first item he can grab, but he doesn't care if it's tangled or even torn.”
Ji-Won, who is listening quietly, slightly hardens her face. It was a request that shocked him even more than he had expected. The CEO wears whatever he can? Doesn't she wear new clothes every time I see her? And she doesn't seem to be wearing makeup at all…. Could it be that he didn't even wear the basic things on his face properly? Oh, no, it's never gonna be easy. It's not like I'm taking care of her, it's like I'm babysitting her!
“CEO is also not too enthusiastic about taking care of his food…. If you leave her alone, she will often skip meals without caring that she is still hungry. So, you have to take care of the food at least twice a day.
Therehewas. Then he could advise her to eat with him when he was hungry. I don't think people who live in houses like this will feel the taste of the West. But in London, I wouldn't be able to find Korean food there….
“Is there anything that the CEO dislikes or allergies to?”
"NO. CEO eats whatever is on the table.”
"Favorite food…."
“Nothing special the CEO likes. So you have to take care of it yourself evenly.”
"Oh yeah. What do CEOs do in flight? Should I prepare a book or movie that she likes to watch?”
“CEO might just rest. She usually doesn't have much time to enjoy cultural life, so she's rarely interested in it.”
'NO. What kind of monk's life is this? He doesn't have a favorite meal? Don't have a life, and just kill ghosts all day? How can one be normal even though they live like that?'
Ji-Won, who feels bad for no reason, sighed softly. For some reason, he felt stuffy, but thanks to the additional information it helped him strengthen his resolution. It was too late to return it, because he had already stepped too deep…. All right, let's close our eyes and be nice to each other for a few days. I've been through dirty training in the army, and I can't stand babysitting someone for three days? No matter how experienced a person plays with his fingertips, will he be as good as Kim Byung-Man*?
[T/N: Kim Byung-Man (born July 29, 1975) is a South Korean comedian, best known for his slapstick and acrobatic stunts as Master in Gag Concert, which he played in, and survival skills in Law of the Jungle as he acts as the show's Chairman.]
“She doesn't drink properly either, so you should also be careful about that.”
"So that's it."
“This bag must always be carried by Director Cha. It contains passports, cell phones, emergency medicine, and simple medical supplies. There's a handheld blood pressure gauge there, twice a day.”.
“I heard that from the Security Chief. As soon as the CEO wakes up in the morning, and right before he goes to bed.”
“Yes, very easy to use. You just need to read the instructions. And this is…."
Ji-Won, who is staring at Hee-Joo's little medicine bottle, involuntarily frowns her. What is written on the label is also a familiar name for Ji-Won.
“...it sleeping drug.”
The CEO doesn't take it all the time, but he takes one pill only when he's really tired and can't sleep. As soon as the insomnia struck, he was unable to sleep for several days…. The CEO's personal doctor prescribes that it is better to take medication than to endure it that way. Save it well and give it to the CEO as he looks for it.”
He can't sleep for days…. And when he couldn't sleep, he took this powerful medicine. That meant he didn't take sleeping pills very often and just stayed on. Yes, no one can be fine if they live like that . Surprisingly, Ji-Won held back for a while because she didn't want to pry, but then she heard a small, sleepy voice behind her back.
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