Chapter 106: Asking For Reward

Jung Seok gave the name of a hospital located somewhere around a very busy neighborhood. 

Hearing the name of the place, Ji-Su arched an eyebrow. 

'Isn't that hospital pretty expensive?' He wondered silently. 

Then, giving Jung Seok a quick once-over, he continued to ponder inside his head. 

'Is that the kind of place a person like him can go to? Something is definitely strange here.'

In Ji-Su's defense, he wasn't trying to be rude by judging Jung Seok like that.  But it was indeed true that the hospital Jung Seok just mentioned was a place that only rich people could go to. One had to either be a top level celebrity or some kind of high and mighty business person. 

There was also the possibility of some middle-classers receiving medical services there based on their connections with influential people. Otherwise, it was very difficult, if not downright impossible, for common people to even get a consultation, let alone find a room for treatment.

Resisting the nagging feeling at the back of his mind, Ji-Su smiled and drove the car in the direction of the said hospital. 

All the while, he kept looking straight ahead. After all, what business was of his where Jung Seok was going?

Nevertheless, not even five minutes later, Ji-Su finally couldn't hold back his curiosity any longer. Using the excuse of stopping at a red light, Ji-Su turned his head to look at Jung Seok.

"The hospital you're going to, I heard it's very good." he said casually.

Jung Seok was startled by the sudden start of conversation. He stared at Ji-Su, blinking in mild confusion. Still, he thought it would be rude not to say anything, so he struggled to reply. 

"Ah, yes, I guess it is." 

"Isn't it very expensive, though?" Ji-Su swiftly continued to prob. He leaned forward over the wheel, lowering his voice as he continued to speak. "I heard only celebrities and chaebols go there."

"Is… is that so?" Jung Seo stumbled on his words, showing a small smile. 

He felt increasingly uncomfortable talking about this subject, but it appeared as though Ji-Su was completely beside himself, wanting to share all the gossip he knew with Jung Seok.

"Oh, yes." Ji-Su grinned. "Most celebrities go there to run away from scandals or to obtain more publicity by appearing weak and sickly."

"Really? That's such a silly thing to do." Jung Seok returned distractedly. 

"Isn't it? Really stupid of the to do that." Ji-Su paused, giving Jung Seok a rather probing stare. "Then why are you going there? Don't tell me you are related to some actress or CEO?"

"How can that be? There's no such thing." Jung Seok laughed nervously. He glanced down at his phone, rubbing the screen with his thumb. "My mother is waiting for me there. She went to have a checkup today."

Pausing, Jung Seok lifted his head to look back into Ji-Su's eyes. As he continued to speak, his tone was polite as ever, yet his voice sounded a little bit colder than before. 

"I know it's difficult to get a room there. We had an acquaintance help us, but I really can't tell you more than this. So, I would appreciate it if you stopped asking any more questions." 

Ji-Su was startled. For a second, his expression broke into a genuine perplexity. This truly was a case of a rabbit biting when driven into a corner.

'Well done, mister. I see you do have a spine after all.' Ji-Su mused to himself.

He had keen senses, so he quickly picked up on Jung Seok's meaning. 

With the ease of an experienced person, Ji-Su quickly reverted back to his casual, slightly disinterested attitude. Then he smiled, as he offered his apology. 

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"Of course, I understand. I am sorry for sticking my nose where it doesn't belong."

Just then, the cars in front of them began to move, so Ji-Su shifted his attention back to driving.

A short while later, the car was parked across from the hospital.

As he got out, Jung Seok let out a sigh of relief. After taking his luggage out of the trunk, he eventually went around the car, stopping in front of the vehicle's left side. 

"Thank you very much for the drive." he bowed towards Ji-Su.

The young man waved a hand dismissively. 

"Say nothing of it. You kept me quite entertained, so don't feel too troubled." Ji-Su said breezily, then with a chuckle he added. "Hey, shouldn't we exchange names by now? We even spent an hour together and I still don't know what to call you."

"Uhm…" 

"Oh, come on. Don't be like that." Ji-Su grinned. "If you don't tell me your name, how am I supposed to greet you next time when we see each other at work?"

The young man's words gave Jung Seok a startling wake up call. 

For a moment, he almost forgot that they were coworkers. But the fact that they were, changed the facts considerably. It meant that there would be many chances for them to bump into each other again at any given time. So, wouldn't it be really awkward if they were to walk past each other without even saying hello?

Besides, Ji-Su had also been kind enough to give him a ride. Therefore, wouldn't it be very rude on Jung Seok's part if he were to refuse exchanging names with the other man?

"Oh, yes, you're right. I apologize." Jung Seok quickly bent his body forward. "My name is Jung Seok. I work in the Planning Department."

"Nice to meet you Jung Seok. You can call me Ji-Su. I'm from the Administrative Department." 

Ji-Su smiled widely, showing a row of perfectly white teeth. Then, just like a mischievous child, he suddenly leaned sideways in his seat, sticking his head out of the window and laughing heartily. 

"But seriously, Jung Seok, we should stop meeting like this. Next time I rescue your phone from falling on the ground, I will ask for a reward."

Only after seeing Jung Seok's body flinch, almost reeling backwards onto the street and his expression turning into utter shock, did Ji-Su feel completely satisfied. 

With a laugh, he slid back inside the car, pulled the window up and drove off with a screech. 

Left alone, Jung Seok almost suffered a meltdown. 

'Aaaaaaah! This can't be happening.' Jung Seok mentally shouted, panicking inside his head. 'Sure enough, he recognized me!'

In the meantime, as he drove towards his apartment, Ji-Su mulled over a certain matter.

The amusement from earlier was nowhere to be seen. Instead, now he looked troubled and pensive.

"Now then, should I give that person a call?" he muttered.

Stopping at a red light, Ji-Su pulled out his phone and dialed a number. After several rings, the other person finally picked up. 

Before the man on the other side of the phone could even say a word, Ji-Su had already opened his mouth and greeted him.

"Uncle Jeong, it's been a while."

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