Private Secretary - Chapter 15

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Private Secretary Episode 15

Perhaps because he had been immersed in creating advertisements for the new car and group promotion lately, his mind seemed to be filled with nothing but those thoughts.

So that’s why he watched the commercial that just aired so seriously.

Lee Seol, who realized this belatedly, quickly racked her brain. What kind of advertisements had stuck in her mind so far?

“In my case… I think advertisements with touching or surprisingly fresh storytelling stuck in my mind.”

Tae-san turned his head completely to gaze quietly at Lee Seol, as if telling her to say more.

Just then, a familiar advertisement was playing on the screen.

It was a sports brand commercial that she had accidentally seen while channel surfing and had admired.

“That advertisement too, it dissolves from the scene of a baby crossing a threshold and immediately shows a high jumper coming out and crossing the pole, right? The message that comes after that was quite moving to me. The words ‘If you believe you can do it, there are no limits.'”

“…”

“Even though the height of the barriers placed in front of each person is different, if you don’t give up and keep challenging yourself, you can succeed someday… I thought that message was conveyed indirectly very well.”

“…”

“And in that process, that brand’s clothes or sneakers aren’t highlighted at all. Only the logo appears quietly at the end and that’s it.”

“…”

“I find this way of emotionally conveying the company’s vision and slogan more sophisticated and impressive than advertisements that blatantly display products.”

Lee Seol stopped talking, feeling embarrassed that she might have given too long a speech when she hadn’t even majored in advertising and public relations.

She glanced at Tae-san, who showed no reaction, and stuffed popcorn into her mouth.

“Or, advertisements with a completely B-grade sensibility that are quirky and fun are also good…”

She wished he would react to her words in some way, but Tae-san just stared intently at Lee Seol. Like someone lost in deep thought.

At that moment, the advertisements that had been playing were cut off and the lights in the theater went out.

It was when Lee Seol was clutching her popcorn during the silence that lasted for a few seconds.

“I’m glad I came to watch a movie with you.”

At Tae-san’s brief words, Lee Seol froze completely.

Soon after, bright lights turned on the screen and the movie began in earnest, but Lee Seol couldn’t concentrate on the screen for quite a while, mulling over Tae-san’s last words.

Was I helpful? I hope I was.

Lee Seol kept her gaze fixed only forward throughout the early part of the movie, then slightly rolled her eyes to check on Tae-san.

He was looking only at the screen with an expressionless face, but as if he noticed Lee Seol glancing at him, he turned his head again.

Lee Seol, whose eyes suddenly met his, was so startled that she couldn’t even look away and froze.

“Hic. Hic.”

Like someone caught doing something wrong, Lee Seol started hiccupping.

When Lee Seol covered her mouth, Tae-san casually took out a handkerchief and handed it to her.

Lee Seol quickly took it and covered her mouth, then paused at the familiar scent coming from the handkerchief.

The scent that had definitely felt unfamiliar and uncomfortable when she first interviewed was not so unpleasant now.

Rather, that scent seemed to calm her mind a little.

Just then, Tae-san smoothly offered her a cola from beside her. As if telling her to drink it and calm down quickly.

Was it because of his kindness, which was different from usual?

Lee Seol’s heart began to plummet somewhere. Whether it was because of excitement or nervousness wasn’t clear.

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“I’m sorry for causing you discomfort while watching the movie earlier.”

“What. You mean the hiccupping earlier?”

“…Yes. I’ll wash the handkerchief and return it to you.”

“Just keep it.”

Lee Seol clutched Tae-san’s handkerchief tightly.

Seeing the brand logo on it, it must be quite expensive, yet he gave away such a thing so casually.

Lee Seol smiled awkwardly and put it in her bag.

“And the movie was mediocre, so I couldn’t concentrate well anyway.”

“…Was it mediocre? I thought it was fun…”

“Right. You watched it with good concentration. You seemed to be drawn into it.”

“Don’t you like that kind of action movie?”

“I really don’t like meddlesome protagonists. I don’t understand how they go through all kinds of hardships they don’t need to experience while trying to save others.”

“That’s why it’s a movie. Would it be a movie if only he survived and came out?”

“That’s why I said it’s not realistic and I can’t relate to it, so it’s mediocre.”

“But you’re supposed to watch those kinds of hero action movies for their unrealistic appeal. If you think about it, surviving unscathed after fighting on a train roof is unrealistic from the start…”

“Have I become too comfortable? You’re talking a lot?”

“…I’m sorry. Should I take you straight to the hotel?”

“Only pretending to be a polite secretary when it’s disadvantageous.”

Tae-san smiled cynically, and Lee Seol, who was momentarily upset, protested that it wasn’t like that.

Tae-san shook his head as if he couldn’t stop her and got on the elevator.

Seeing Lee Seol press the basement 3 button, Tae-san reached his hand toward Lee Seol’s collarbone area.

When startled Lee Seol quickly dodged, Tae-san’s hand that had lost its destination hovered in the air.

“There was popcorn powder on you.”

“…Oh, oh, yes.”

Still, she hadn’t intended to dodge so obviously.

Lee Seol, whose head became dizzy thinking she had unintentionally made her boss feel awkward, bit her innocent lips and vigorously brushed off the powder on her clothes.

Tae-san seemed to think nothing of it, but Lee Seol felt very uncomfortable with herself, who somehow seemed to have become a fool.

Why was she suddenly creaking like a broken robot?

Lee Seol, who had come down to the parking garage following Tae-san who was leading the way, pressed the remote to find the car.

Then she tried to naturally go to the driver’s seat, but it was Tae-san who stood in front of it.

“Department Head?”

“Get in.”

“I’ll drive you.”

When Lee Seol showed no intention of moving away from in front of the driver’s seat, Tae-san lightly grabbed her shoulder and led her to the side.

Lee Seol, who was inadvertently dragged along by Tae-san’s pushing force, stood in front of the passenger seat, and Tae-san even opened the door himself and gestured for her to get in and sit down.

“I’m not sure who’s whose secretary right now?”

“…”

“So just get in.”

Tae-san held onto the passenger door and signaled by moving his chin.

Thinking that if she was more stubborn here, he might not even let her ride in the passenger seat, she obediently got in.

Tae-san even closed the door for her and got into the driver’s seat.

“Enter your home address.”

“…You’re going to take me home? No, it’s okay. You can just drop me off at a nearby station…”

“You know I hate making people say things twice, right? Think of it as compensation for keeping me company until late.”

No, why are you giving such burdensome compensation?

Lee Seol glanced at Tae-san while entering the address into the navigation system.

When the voice announcing the start of route guidance echoed, the car smoothly moved forward.

Lee Seol sat awkwardly, gripping only the innocent seatbelt tightly.

Then, as they left the shopping mall parking garage, they encountered tremendous traffic filling the road.

How can there be more cars at night than during the day?

Lee Seol gasped as soon as she saw that there were still 50 minutes left until the estimated arrival time shown on the navigation.

It was the moment when she was suspecting whether there had been a concert at a nearby stadium, given how strangely congested the road was.

A little later, she realized only after seeing countless people in baseball uniforms pouring out onto the streets.

That there had been a baseball game today at the stadium right next to the shopping mall.

“It seems we came out just when the baseball game ended.”

“…Ah, so that’s why there are so many cars.”

“If I had known, I would have come out a little earlier.”

Of course, it was too late to regret it now.

Lee Seol, trapped in the car that wouldn’t budge, stared intently at the crowd walking by.

It seemed like the Woon Pansers and Yeongseong Leopards, the team Lee Seol supported, had played a game, as only the uniforms of those two teams were visible.

“I wonder if they won today.”

Although Lee Seol had enjoyed watching baseball following her father since long ago, she had neglected it since joining Hogen because she didn’t have the leisure for it.

Suddenly curious about the results, Lee Seol searched for today’s game. Fortunately, she confirmed that Woon had overwhelmingly defeated Yeongseong 10 to 4.

“Oh, they won. It’s been a while since they won.”

Lee Seol was muttering quietly while closely examining Woon’s current ranking and recent wins and losses.

“Are you interested in baseball?”

“Yes. I’ve liked it since long ago.”

“What’s your favorite team?”

“The Woon Pansers.”

Since Hogan Group also owned a professional baseball team called the Hogen Otters, it felt somewhat awkward to reveal that she was a Woon fan in front of Tae-san.

Still, she didn’t particularly want to keep it a secret.

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