Secretary Gwanggong's Survival Diary
Chapter 68

“Are you sure? It wasn’t like that last time either.”

As soon as we met, Kang Seok-ho asked me again what I had confirmed several times over the phone instead of greeting me. The secretaries and security team behind him also stood there nervously, waiting for me to open my mouth. I don’t know why I’m so suspicious.

“I’ll be sure of it, this time.”

Since Yoon Tae-oh himself said it was a rut, it couldn't be a mistake, and even I, who has the same personality, thought the cycle was right. However, the reason I couldn't be 100% sure was... .

“But your condition doesn’t look too good.... The local medical staff is looking at you, but please go and check your condition first.”

Was it an unwanted answer? Kang Seok-ho let the medical staff into the room with a face that didn’t contain a single hint of playfulness.

“Secretary Team 1, please prepare the rut by entering with only the minimum number of people. The checklist is the same as last time. And by any chance... can you contact Kang Hae-woon?”

“Oh, I did contact them... but they are currently in Australia and it will take some time for them to come.”

“Please ask them to come as soon as possible. We will do our best to help if there is anything we can do.”

It was a disaster. Since he didn't know when Yoon Tae-oh's rut ​​would start, he kept in constant contact with Kang Hae-woon, the only person he had feelings for. Last time, Yoon Tae-oh didn't call him on his own initiative, but the contract he made with Kang Hae-woon was still valid.

It wasn’t to the extent that I completely understood Kang Hae-woon, but I was aware of his schedule. Of course, it wasn’t Yoon Tae-oh’s order. But, just at the moment when I needed him the most, Kang Hae-woon left. Since I couldn’t bring him right away, I relayed the order and went into Yoon Tae-oh’s room.

“Fortunately, the sedative is working, so I think I’ll be okay for now.”

“Well, if the situation is uncontrollable from the start, I don’t think it’s a good thing.”

The doctor who came with Kang Seok-ho explained Yoon Tae-oh's condition in a calm manner, but it didn't seem like that to me. A normal rut or heat cycle doesn't start off with a loss of consciousness like that. The fever slowly rises and breathing becomes rapid. It should start with mild symptoms and increase in intensity over time, but Yoon Tae-oh started off strongly enough to lose consciousness without any warning.

“I think it might be a side effect of the last cycle being broken. ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) It often happens in recessive traits that experience cycle irregularities, but it’s not something to be overly concerned about. It’s a relatively common case.”

Fortunately, that's fortunate. However, I think it was a bit shocking that Yoon Tae-oh, who always showed his undisturbed appearance, showed his weak side without my consent. Even when the doctor said it was okay, I didn't feel much relief.

"however...."

The attending physician continued speaking cautiously. It was understandable since he was always talking seriously about trivial things, but his hesitant behavior was making him feel uneasy.

“This time the cycle is so strong that it will be difficult to endure it with just tranquilizers. It may soon go out of control. The best option is Omega....”

The attending physician, who knew Yoon Tae-oh's disposition, spoke carefully. The conclusion was that he should quickly prepare a Beta instead of an Omega. Although he already knew this, his heart became a little more anxious when he heard the doctor's words.

“But Team Leader Baek, didn’t you say before that the CEO personally told Kang Hae-woon not to come?”

“Ah... yes. That’s right.”

“But is it okay to call me like this again...? Won’t it cause problems later?”

I'm not saying I'm not worried about that either. In a way, it's no different from bringing in Beta without asking Yoon Tae-oh's opinion.

“But shouldn’t the CEO be in good health first? You can’t just let just anyone in.”

Kang Seok-ho seems conflicted by my words. Whether it is right to ignore his master's wishes or to keep Yoon Tae-oh alive and well first.

“Well... well, the only beta that the CEO was interested in was Kang Hae-woon, so there’s nothing I can do.”

He, who had been lost in thought for a long time, also reached a reasonable answer like me. However, Kang Seok-ho's words threw a stone at my heart. There is a reality that I have tried hard to ignore. There may be another beta that Yoon Tae-oh has in mind besides Kang Hae-woon. Choi Hyun-jin.

❖ ❖ ❖

“Where is Kang Hae-un?”

“He said he was on his way to the airport now because his schedule was behind.”

“Australian airport? Now?”

“Yes... I’m afraid I won’t be able to arrive on time.”

I think the word “sadal” is used in situations like this. Kang Hae-un, who was already far away, hasn’t even been able to board a plane yet. Even if he were lucky enough to leave right away, it would obviously take a very long time to get to Jeju Island.

“Team Leader! The CEO’s vital signs have been cut off.”

"...yes?"

“No. It looks like you removed the attached device yourself.”

This is why Yoon Tae-oh seems to be cutting off Secretary Jin's lifeline. Why does this crazy kid talk like that? I wondered if there was a problem because he said his vital signs were cut off, but I was belatedly relieved when he said he removed it himself. Please, I wish he would finish important things in one sentence. Why would he do that when he's not even Yoon Tae-oh?

“Haa... I guess we’ll have to wait outside. He’s conscious now... but he’s so sharp...”

Even the medical staff who had entered the room withdrew one after another. According to their explanation, Yoon Tae-oh, who had regained consciousness, removed all the medical devices attached to his body. Then he swallowed a handful of sedatives and chased the medical staff away. Well... That was the explanation, but judging by the fact that the medical staff’s faces were pale and their lips were trembling, I think they probably ran away.

“This is a big deal.”

A temporary office was set up in the building closest to the room where Yoon Tae-oh was staying. However, because it was a private villa, the building where he was staying was not even visible. The office atmosphere, which was not bright to begin with, became even more heavy as negative news continued to be delivered.

“First of all, I think the CEO can handle it with a sedative, so let’s wait a little bit. I’ll be out for a bit. If anything comes up, please contact me right away.”

They were like lost puppies. When I said I would leave for a moment, countless eyes were on me. I was filled with worry that I might disappear again. I also felt an unspoken pressure telling me not to do that. ... Didn’t we have a precedent before?

“It will be nearby.”

I couldn't reveal my true feelings of being frustrated and leaving the room. If I showed my disorganized appearance, my teammates would also be shaken. At least I had to show a calm appearance. Even if my heart wasn't like that.

“Should I really run away...?”

I hid in a path that was landscaped like a tropical rainforest to avoid people's eyes. The trees, which seemed to have forgotten the season, were densely packed on both sides of the path, making it a perfect place to let out a heavy sigh and vent your stuffy feelings.

I regret that maybe I was too greedy. What if I had just left Yoon Tae-oh's rut ​​management to the 3rd secretary team? At that time, I thought it would be better to take care of Yoon Tae-oh's health myself. But now that things have turned out this way, I feel like I did something useless. If things go wrong this time, I don't know for sure, but I'll really lose my head.

“...So... you want me to...?”

Just a moment ago, the loudest noise was the sound of leaves rustling in the wind and my footsteps. Then, a voice, strange yet familiar, flowed into my ears. I still couldn't see anything, but the sound seemed to come from somewhere where the road turned, somewhere I couldn't see.

“It’s not that difficult... because we... are each other.”

My heart sank at the voice that was different from the one I had just heard. I quickened my pace to check who I was talking to without realizing it. As I walked, the owner of the voice became clear. However, since it was a combination that could not be tied to each other at all, I wanted to check if it was the face I had pictured. I still couldn’t see anyone, but as the distance got closer, the voice gradually became louder.

“Wouldn’t that be okay?”

The path turns. The other side won't be able to see me because I'm blocked by the trees. I take a deep breath to calm my heartbeat, which is thumping uncomfortably. Then, I hide behind a thick tree trunk and carefully check the other side by tilting my head around the corner.

“I think this would be a good opportunity for Hyunjin Choi as well.”

Choi Hyun-jin.

“...That’s true...but it’s a bit sudden.”

And, the general secretary.

Two people of an incomprehensible combination were having a conversation. And in a secret place where there were almost no people. Something was definitely going on.

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