Tae Seo had quietly met with the head of the cooperative who was negative towards Hyunyang Construction. He was aware that, following this meeting, a positive public opinion about Hyunyang Construction had been formed under the leadership of that cooperative head.
While it was not known exactly what Tae Seo had said, it was clear that he had convinced the cooperative head, who supported Kangsun Construction, to back Hyunyang Construction.
“You must achieve what you aim for. I heard that winning this bid is a long-cherished project of Hyunyang Construction, one that they’re staking their survival on, desperate enough to pull together funds by any means necessary.”
What was Tae Seo thinking? And just how far did his eyes and ears reach?
And this person, does he ever sleep? When does he handle all his affairs? Director Jang once again thought that he had made the right decision to stand by Tae Seo.
When Tae Seo had looked at him with piercing eyes, questioning if he was truly his person, Director Jang had nodded emphatically, confessing that he had in fact been the chairman’s man.
He had also disclosed that he had been omitting a lot from the reports to the chairman for some time now.
Tae Seo had expressed satisfaction with Director Jang’s quick judgement and had bowed in thanks. The sharp fear Director Jang felt at that politeness was due to a newfound realization of the capabilities of the superior he was assisting.
As Director Jang was contemplating Tae Seo’s information and execution capabilities, he was startled by Tae Seo suddenly extending his arm to offer his phone.
“Want to see?”
“Excuse me?”
Tae Seo, with a smile, handed over his personal mobile phone. On the screen of the phone, unknown to the likes of Jo Yu Ri or anyone from Yon Ryu-dong, was a message from Yoon Jae In.
Director Jang’s eyes narrowed as he noticed the time Yoon Jae In had sent the message—it was just after twelve noon. Her gaze briefly flickered to the monitor. It was already past five in the evening.
Indeed, today he had been unusually glued to his phone, and it seemed he had been smiling to himself each time.
It was hard to imagine that this was the same person who had just been talking on the phone with the vice president of Kangsun Chemical or Chief Choi of the PR team, his brow furrowed, spitting out sharp words.
Could it be that he wanted to show this off?
“…Didn’t you respond?”
“I deliberately didn’t.”
Was he the kind of man who played hard to get? Director Jang squinted at Tae Seo, looking unusually transparent for someone who was typically quite poised.
“It’s the first time I haven’t sent a message first. Then suddenly, she sends two in a row like this. It’s unprecedented.”
“….”
“It seems like she’s playing with me, doesn’t it?”
“….”
“But I quite like that.”
Watching Tae Seo laugh as if he couldn’t handle it, Director Jang barely suppressed a sigh about to burst out.
Who would believe that Kang Tae Seo, the division chief of Kangsun Construction, could act like a smitten fool over a single text from a woman? Even if he told a secretary who stepped out, they wouldn’t believe it.
“If I send a response, she’ll send another message, and I feel like I won’t be able to handle that, so I haven’t sent one.”
“….”
“Should I just go see her now? Director Jang, what do you think?”
The trip to Chicago for the architecture expo, where Tae Seo had been invited, was important.
Kangsun Construction had recently been expanding its business vigorously into Southeast Asia, South America, and the Middle East. If Tae Seo could secure a business deal in the eastern United States during this trip, his standing within the Kangsun Group would be further solidified.
That’s why he absolutely had to catch his flight tomorrow morning. If he was nudged to meet with Yoon Jae In now… it might jeopardize the Chicago trip.
“…Since Miss Yoon Jae In has asked to meet on Saturday, you should meet her on Saturday. Women don’t generally appreciate it when a man they’re ‘seeing’ suddenly shows up unannounced to meet.”
“Why is that?”
“Concerns about their attire and makeup, for starters. Anyway, it’s considered rude behavior.”
“Is that so.”
Tae Seo glanced back at his phone screen, nodded, and stood up. Just as Director Jang was about to follow suit, one of his work phones rang.
“Don’t mind me. Go ahead and answer it.”
At Tae Seo’s gesture, Director Jang took the call.
“…Understood. Please continue the good work.”
“What’s the matter?”
Tae Seo looked intently at Director Jang, who had just hung up with a serious expression. After hesitating, Director Jang spoke up.
“…Jung Jaehoon is currently in a meeting with Chairman Jo Daehoon.”
“Damn it…”
Tae Seo cursed briefly in English and bit his lower lip hard.
“What should we do?”
“Can we find out what they’re talking about?”
“No, not that much…”
As was typical when deep in thought, Tae Seo brushed his thick eyebrows slightly. Then his eyes flashed as he got to his feet.
“I need to make a call.”
Director Jang took out his personal phone as he watched Tae Seo return to the office. The memory of his superior’s eyes, playful a moment ago and now suddenly fierce, sent shivers down his spine.
“Are you in the middle of class by any chance?”
—No. I’m currently free between classes. It’s okay to talk.
Tae Seo was relieved to hear her voice after calling in a rush, and he stifled a leaky chuckle as he adjusted his hold on the phone.
He wanted to go to Jae In right away. Yet, thinking about Jo Daehoon, who might have started watching her, and Jung Jaehoon, he realized that revealing his presence might not help her at this moment.
While he was away in Chicago, something could happen to her. Tae Seo hoped she would be safe. He did not want her peace to be disturbed as a consequence of choosing him.
He found it ironic that he had just recently criticized those who tail women as being incompetent. But now, with Jung Jaehoon beginning to make his move and the necessity to leave Jae In’s side for a few days, there seemed to be no other choice.
The Villainous Demon Lord Laid an Egg for Her (Female-Dominated)
Several months after transmigrating into a book, Yu Wu found herself facing the demon lord Li You, who could no longer conceal his dragon horns. With one hand on her aching waist and the other gripping a sharp sword, she stared at him.
The demon lord’s eyes were red with fury:
“This is all your doing! Today, I won’t rest until I kill you!”
Yu Wu rubbed her temples. Putting aside the taboo against bloodshed during pregnancy, wasn’t it this very man who willingly walked into her trap that day?!
Warnings:
- Male pregnancy.
- Height ratios are set to mirror typical male-female height proportions.
- Characters include a foot-loving demon lord and an eldest daughter from an immortal family’s concubine lineage.
