Chapter 379

Chapter 379

TL: xLordFifth

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As soon as she started talking on the phone, Jachung spoke.

“Is Master Kay doing anything special in Middle Earth?”

“Yes? Ah, of course.”

“It would have been better if you asked us for help when you were fighting against the demon nobles. Isn’tthat so?”

“It would have been- but with Hwahong and Byulcho’s history-”

“What does the past have to do with now? Like this, Ha Leeha-nim is stuck in the middle.”

“Well, that is the case. Haha. Well, if Leeha-hyung bridges the gap in the middle, there’s no reason to have enmity between us.”

“That’s right! There are many cases in our cities, so we often have trouble maintaining security, so please visit sometimes, including Castle Dale.”

Leeha was clearly aware of Jachung’s purpose.

Ram Hwayeon’s expression was getting darker.

Even though they couldn’t understand Chinese anyway, Jachung made it impossible for Leeha and Kijung to eavesdrop on the phone call between Ram Hwayeon and the chairman.

Of course, Jachung’s ability to converse with Kijung to expand his network even a little bit was one of his strengths.

*****

“Pheeew....... Jachung, here’s the phone.”

Ram Hwayeon ended her call with her father.

When Ram Hwayeon sighed, and the expression of Ram Hwajung, who was sitting next to her, also darkened.

“What’s going on?”

“It’s work, isn’t it ? Haa...... even if you solve one, another one comes again, and again, and again. Even the same things are bothering me every time in a different direction. Whenever I hear from the chairman- no, from father, I feel very helpless.”

Ram Hwayeon grumbled while poking the tteokbokki with a fork.

‘Well, company work is also work, but if the person giving the instruction is your father and head of the group.... It’s understandable.’

Leeha and Kijung were a little surprised to see an expression that could not be seen from her, who always boasted of steel-like hardness.

“Ha Leeha, do you have this kind of worry?”

It was a question she asked without any expectations. Leeha thought after hearing Ram Hwayeon’s words that sounded like a complaint.

“Yes. I think I do.”

“What?”

Still, Leeha, who had more real life experience than Ram Hwayeon, could be of some help to her.

Not only Ram Hwayeon, but also the other’s eyes were also focused on Leeha. Kijung was surprised and Jachung was intrigued.

“Oh, eong-ah, what are you talking about? How could petty people like us know what big people are doing-”

“That’s not true, Kijung. This...... this doesn’t have anything to do with having a lot of money or being poor.”

Kijung tried to stob Leeha from talking, but wasn’t successful.

Leeha’s voice changed. Calm and a little slow, his voice began to resonate in the restaurant.

“......So...... Ha Leeha, you have this worry too?”

It’s not just the worries of youth.

This is another name for ‘sense of pressure’ that the role of an executive leading a leading conglomerate group has.

Leeha looked at Ram Hwayeon and replied with a smile.

“Ram Hwayeon-ssi.”

“Huh?”

“We only met in Middle Earth, but I think you know a little bit about me. Especially when it comes to my shooting. Right?”

“Uh, yes, that’s right.”

Shooting all of a sudden? However, whether or not Ram Hwayeon tilted her head, Leeha continued talking.

“Do you think I hit 100% every time I shoot?”

“Almost...... right? It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that your performance at a particularly important moment is almost 100%.”

“Kek, no. There were times in Middle Earth, as well in real life, when I couldn’t hit a rabbit that was only 40 meters away.”

“What? You?”

“Yeah.”

Hearing her confirm, Leeha laughed lightly. That’s right. Ram Hwayeon’s low response would be another “pressure” toward the Leeha.

Like the pressure to something that comes from the expectations of others.

“Yes. Father- no, the chairman is leaving tomorrow, right? Before that-”

Bang-! Ram Hwayeon hit the table with her lightly clenched fist.

“- I have to negotiate.”

“......I don’t want to go.”

“What, Hwajung-ah?”

“No.”

Ram Hwajung pursed her lips and stood up carefully by Ram Hwayeon’s side. Kijung was confused, but Leeha understood Ram Hwayeon’s decision.

“Anyway, your momentum is amazing..”

“Hmmp, of course. Speed is of the essence! Then, Ha Leeha, next time-”

Let’s go! Let’s go!

Get out of the way? Attaque Simple, Coup droit!

Pak-!

Pababang, there was a commotion at the entrance of the restaurant.

“W-what is going on? Who-”

“Ha- Ha...... Leeha-ssi!”

It was Shin Nara who made the two large bodyguards flying(?).

A nimble body that held a single tree branch that wasn’t even thick. There were only a few people in the world who can beat her with just that.

“Na...... Nara, Na- Nara-ssi, why are you here...?”

“Huu...... Huu......”

A fencer at that level was looking at Leeha.

Behind her, Bobae mouthed to Kijung, ‘Do something, I am going crazy’.

***

“Is this why you canceled our appointment?”

“Uh- no, t-that- just listen to me for a moment.”

How did she know? He didn’t even need to ask about it.

What was important was that she knew. While Leeha was about to answer, Ram Hwayeon approached with a snort.

“The lady from the Sacred Knights?”

“Please don’t call me that, Ram Hwayeon-ssi. I am Shin Nara, the national fencing representative of Korea.”

“Oh my, then please stop calling me Ram Hwayeon-ssi, okay? I am Ram Hwayeon, Head of the New Business Development TF Headquarters at Ram Long Group Headquarters in Hong Kong.”

The eyes of the two women created sparks in the air. However, it could be said the timing was a fortune among misfortune.

“Thank you, Ha Leeha. I’ll go with ‘I’ve achieved everything I’ve achieved.’ See you in Middle Earth!”

“Oh, okay- yeah.”

Ram Hwayeon lightly bumped shoulders with Shin Nara and stepped out of the restaurant.

While Leeha was flustered looking at them, Ram Hwajung quickly walked toward Leeha.

Shin Nara tried to stop her but it was already too late.

“Wait! Ram Hwajung-ssi, what are you-”

“Goodbye, oppa. See you next time.”

After that, the blue-black haired girl wrapped her arms around Leeha.

Everyone inside the restaurant stopped moving after that bold embrace. Only Leeha’s arms uncertainly floated in the air.

“Cough, young miss. We need to go. Although this is Korea, there are still many eyes.”

“Yes.”

Jachung, who came to his senses, quickly took Ram Hwajung, but Shin Nara’s eyes were burning.

“Let’s go back!”

Yes!

At Jachung’s words, the attendants and bodyguards rushed out.

Even after the bus-sized van started and left, Shin Nara, Bobae, Leeha, and Kijung were only able to stare at each other’s eyes inside the restaurant.

“U...... Uh....... Nara-ssi?”

“D-do you like tteokbokki?”

Those were the first words Leeha managed to utter.