Chapter 87: Getting Ready For The Party
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The last competition of that day ended with the Planning Department's clear victory. It had been a tight battle between them and the Marketing Department.
In the end, however, Yeon-Ah, Seo-Jun and Ji-Won's athletic qualities prevailed and helped their team win.
Now, they were all walking, or rather dragging their feet up the mountain, heading towards the shelter of the inn. The only thought in their heads was how to get back to their rooms and shower first.
While they walked, Seo-Jun kept joking and teasing the other members. This time it was Jung Seok's turn to be targeted. Thus, the Deputy Director turned his head and gave the man an appraising look.
"Jung Seok, I really cannot understand. You look fit and sturdy. So, how come you had such a weak performance today?"
"I… I'm sorry." Jung Seok stammered, bowing his head in remorse.
He gave Seo-Jun the smallest of smiles, while glancing nervously at Director Kang and the others.
Everyone laughed heartily at his shy attitude and continued to tease him.
Ji-Won, on the other hand, was not looking at anyone. Instead of paying attention to the bustle around him, he was walking silently, keeping himself slightly farther away from the group.
Su-Jin kept stealing glances at him from time to time, thus managing to trip twice in a row. Every time it happened she was rescued by Yeon-Ah and Seo-Jun, who were flanking her on either side.
Ever since the incident with the water and the vest, Su-Jin's mind had been a mess. She couldn't stop thinking about Ji-Won, replaying the scene over and over inside her head. That's why she hoped that, by looking at Ji-Won's face, she might get a glimpse of what was happening inside his mind.
It was useless, however, because Ji-Won's expression was an emotionless mask.
Just then, Seo-Jun's chirpy voice reached Su-Jin's ears, bringing her back to the noisy surroundings.
While Su-Jin had been deep in thought, the hyped Seo-Jun had once again turned his attention towards Jung Seok, speaking loudly.
"No, no, that's quite alright. Jung Seok, there is really no need to apologize for something like this."
Seo-Jun waved a hand in the air. Then, faking a slightly dispirited tone, he added more.
"After all, we each have our own qualities that make us special. For example, I could never be as good at dealing with numbers as you are. You're literally a genius and your reports always look magical."
Seo-Jun finished his words with a grin. For some reason, rather than feeling disheartened, he looked strangely proud.
These last words made Ji-Won finally react. He let out a scoff and shook his head slowly. For a second, it seemed as though he wanted to say something.
Picking up on this, Su-Jin's head instantly snapped in his direction, avidly looking at the man's face.
But Ji-Won fell silent once again. It appeared that he had no intention of saying or doing anything else, so she could only give up and admit defeat.
There was no way to know what that man was thinking. Therefore, it was best to push it out of her thoughts, lest she begins to come up with strange ideas.
That evening, after everyone refreshed themselves with a shower and changed their clothes, they finally gathered downstairs for the dinner party.
The hotel had prepared for them a large room on the ground-floor. Inside there were several long tables spread across the space, one assigned for each team. A small stage with karaoke equipment was installed on the right-side wall. Opposite from it was a bar. The shelves were filled with a multitude of bottles, representing a variety of drinks, from simple soju to expensive wines.
Looking around, one could think they were actually in a restaurant in Seoul, rather than in a hotel, up in the mountains.
While she took in her surroundings, Su-Jin couldn't help but muse silently.
'Look at all this luxury. The rooms, the dinner party and even the services are impeccable. Chairman Kang sure knows how to pamper his employees. That being said, I wonder why he didn't come to this event? Does he not want to be around the staff or was his schedule too packed to spare two days of being here with us?'
When Su-Jin and Yeon-Ah had gotten downstairs to meet their colleagues it was a little over six in the evening. As they walked side by side, the two young women looked both refreshed and excited.
Yeon-Ah was wearing a peach colored sleeveless dress that revealed her thin, but rather toned arms. The dress wasn't long, barely reaching below her knees. The soft fabric flowed breezily around her legs, swaying with every step she took. Its peach color highlighted Yeon-Ah's pearly white skin, making the woman look radiant.
While Yeon-Ah looked very feminine in that attire, her friend had decided to wear something that fitted her personality a little better than a dress.
Su-Jin was wearing a pair of blue skinny jeans coupled with a pale blue shirt that was tucked inside. She had trainers on her feet, looking both comfortable and slightly sporty.
The only compromise she made for this occasion was letting her hair down. Her wavy hair fell down her back like a brown cascade. Whenever she would move her head, a few strands would flutter behind her like they were about to fly away with the passing wind.
Despite not wearing feminine clothes, Su-Jin still managed to look quite attractive. Consequently, it wasn' such a big surprise that several men from other departments turned their heads when she passed them by.
When Ji-Won and Seo-Jun finally made their appearance, Su-Jin had to repress a gasp. But she couldn't stop her eyes from widening in surprise.
Seo-Jun was looking like his usual jolly, handsome self, with his eyes glittering in excitement and a wide smile dancing on his lips. His navy blue jeans and green shirt made him look like a college student rather than a working man.
What had taken Su-Jin by surprise, though, was his friend's appearance.
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The last competition of that day ended with the Planning Department's clear victory. It had been a tight battle between them and the Marketing Department.
In the end, however, Yeon-Ah, Seo-Jun and Ji-Won's athletic qualities prevailed and helped their team win.
Now, they were all walking, or rather dragging their feet up the mountain, heading towards the shelter of the inn. The only thought in their heads was how to get back to their rooms and shower first.
While they walked, Seo-Jun kept joking and teasing the other members. This time it was Jung Seok's turn to be targeted. Thus, the Deputy Director turned his head and gave the man an appraising look.
"Jung Seok, I really cannot understand. You look fit and sturdy. So, how come you had such a weak performance today?"
"I… I'm sorry." Jung Seok stammered, bowing his head in remorse.
He gave Seo-Jun the smallest of smiles, while glancing nervously at Director Kang and the others.
Everyone laughed heartily at his shy attitude and continued to tease him.
Ji-Won, on the other hand, was not looking at anyone. Instead of paying attention to the bustle around him, he was walking silently, keeping himself slightly farther away from the group.
Su-Jin kept stealing glances at him from time to time, thus managing to trip twice in a row. Every time it happened she was rescued by Yeon-Ah and Seo-Jun, who were flanking her on either side.
Ever since the incident with the water and the vest, Su-Jin's mind had been a mess. She couldn't stop thinking about Ji-Won, replaying the scene over and over inside her head. That's why she hoped that, by looking at Ji-Won's face, she might get a glimpse of what was happening inside his mind.
It was useless, however, because Ji-Won's expression was an emotionless mask.
Just then, Seo-Jun's chirpy voice reached Su-Jin's ears, bringing her back to the noisy surroundings.
While Su-Jin had been deep in thought, the hyped Seo-Jun had once again turned his attention towards Jung Seok, speaking loudly.
"No, no, that's quite alright. Jung Seok, there is really no need to apologize for something like this."
Seo-Jun waved a hand in the air. Then, faking a slightly dispirited tone, he added more.
"After all, we each have our own qualities that make us special. For example, I could never be as good at dealing with numbers as you are. You're literally a genius and your reports always look magical."
Seo-Jun finished his words with a grin. For some reason, rather than feeling disheartened, he looked strangely proud.
These last words made Ji-Won finally react. He let out a scoff and shook his head slowly. For a second, it seemed as though he wanted to say something.
Picking up on this, Su-Jin's head instantly snapped in his direction, avidly looking at the man's face.
But Ji-Won fell silent once again. It appeared that he had no intention of saying or doing anything else, so she could only give up and admit defeat.
There was no way to know what that man was thinking. Therefore, it was best to push it out of her thoughts, lest she begins to come up with strange ideas.
That evening, after everyone refreshed themselves with a shower and changed their clothes, they finally gathered downstairs for the dinner party.
The hotel had prepared for them a large room on the ground-floor. Inside there were several long tables spread across the space, one assigned for each team. A small stage with karaoke equipment was installed on the right-side wall. Opposite from it was a bar. The shelves were filled with a multitude of bottles, representing a variety of drinks, from simple soju to expensive wines.
Looking around, one could think they were actually in a restaurant in Seoul, rather than in a hotel, up in the mountains.
While she took in her surroundings, Su-Jin couldn't help but muse silently.
'Look at all this luxury. The rooms, the dinner party and even the services are impeccable. Chairman Kang sure knows how to pamper his employees. That being said, I wonder why he didn't come to this event? Does he not want to be around the staff or was his schedule too packed to spare two days of being here with us?'
When Su-Jin and Yeon-Ah had gotten downstairs to meet their colleagues it was a little over six in the evening. As they walked side by side, the two young women looked both refreshed and excited.
Yeon-Ah was wearing a peach colored sleeveless dress that revealed her thin, but rather toned arms. The dress wasn't long, barely reaching below her knees. The soft fabric flowed breezily around her legs, swaying with every step she took. Its peach color highlighted Yeon-Ah's pearly white skin, making the woman look radiant.
While Yeon-Ah looked very feminine in that attire, her friend had decided to wear something that fitted her personality a little better than a dress.
Su-Jin was wearing a pair of blue skinny jeans coupled with a pale blue shirt that was tucked inside. She had trainers on her feet, looking both comfortable and slightly sporty.
The only compromise she made for this occasion was letting her hair down. Her wavy hair fell down her back like a brown cascade. Whenever she would move her head, a few strands would flutter behind her like they were about to fly away with the passing wind.
Despite not wearing feminine clothes, Su-Jin still managed to look quite attractive. Consequently, it wasn' such a big surprise that several men from other departments turned their heads when she passed them by.
When Ji-Won and Seo-Jun finally made their appearance, Su-Jin had to repress a gasp. But she couldn't stop her eyes from widening in surprise.
Seo-Jun was looking like his usual jolly, handsome self, with his eyes glittering in excitement and a wide smile dancing on his lips. His navy blue jeans and green shirt made him look like a college student rather than a working man.
What had taken Su-Jin by surprise, though, was his friend's appearance.
The last competition of that day ended with the Planning Department's clear victory. It had been a tight battle between them and the Marketing Department. In the end, however, Yeon-Ah, Seo-Jun and Ji-Won's athletic qualities prevailed and helped their team win.Now, they were all walking, or rather dragging their feet up the mountain, heading towards the shelter of the inn. The only thought in their heads was how to get back to their rooms and shower first. While they walked, Seo-Jun kept joking and teasing the other members. This time it was Jung Seok's turn to be targeted. Thus, the Deputy Director turned his head and gave the man an appraising look."Jung Seok, I really cannot understand. You look fit and sturdy. So, how come you had such a weak performance today?""I I'm sorry." Jung Seok stammered, bowing his head in remorse. He gave Seo-Jun the smallest of smiles, while glancing nervously at Director Kang and the others.Everyone laughed heartily at his shy attitude and continued to tease him. Ji-Won, on the other hand, was not looking at anyone. Instead of paying attention to the bustle around him, he was walking silently, keeping himself slightly farther away from the group. Su-Jin kept stealing glances at him from time to time, thus managing to trip twice in a row. Every time it happened she was rescued by Yeon-Ah and Seo-Jun, who were flanking her on either side. Ever since the incident with the water and the vest, Su-Jin's mind had been a mess. She couldn't stop thinking about Ji-Won, replaying the scene over and over inside her head. That's why she hoped that, by looking at Ji-Won's face, she might get a glimpse of what was happening inside his mind. It was useless, however, because Ji-Won's expression was an emotionless mask.Just then, Seo-Jun's chirpy voice reached Su-Jin's ears, bringing her back to the noisy surroundings. While Su-Jin had been deep in thought, the hyped Seo-Jun had once again turned his attention towards Jung Seok, speaking loudly."No, no, that's quite alright. Jung Seok, there is really no need to apologize for something like this." Seo-Jun waved a hand in the air. Then, faking a slightly dispirited tone, he added more. "After all, we each have our own qualities that make us special. For example, I could never be as good at dealing with numbers as you are. You're literally a genius and your reports always look magical." Seo-Jun finished his words with a grin. For some reason, rather than feeling disheartened, he looked strangely proud. These last words made Ji-Won finally react. He let out a scoff and shook his head slowly. For a second, it seemed as though he wanted to say something.Picking up on this, Su-Jin's head instantly snapped in his direction, avidly looking at the man's face. But Ji-Won fell silent once again. It appeared that he had no intention of saying or doing anything else, so she could only give up and admit defeat. There was no way to know what that man was thinking. Therefore, it was best to push it out of her thoughts, lest she begins to come up with strange ideas.That evening, after everyone refreshed themselves with a shower and changed their clothes, they finally gathered downstairs for the dinner party. The hotel had prepared for them a large room on the ground-floor. Inside there were several long tables spread across the space, one assigned for each team. A small stage with karaoke equipment was installed on the right-side wall. Opposite from it was a bar. The shelves were filled with a multitude of bottles, representing a variety of drinks, from simple soju to expensive wines. Looking around, one could think they were actually in a restaurant in Seoul, rather than in a hotel, up in the mountains.While she took in her surroundings, Su-Jin couldn't help but muse silently. 'Look at all this luxury. The rooms, the dinner party and even the services are impeccable. Chairman Kang sure knows how to pamper his employees. That being said, I wonder why he didn't come to this event? Does he not want to be around the staff or was his schedule too packed to spare two days of being here with us?'When Su-Jin and Yeon-Ah had gotten downstairs to meet their colleagues it was a little over six in the evening. As they walked side by side, the two young women looked both refreshed and excited. Yeon-Ah was wearing a peach colored sleeveless dress that revealed her thin, but rather toned arms. The dress wasn't long, barely reaching below her knees. The soft fabric flowed breezily around her legs, swaying with every step she took. Its peach color highlighted Yeon-Ah's pearly white skin, making the woman look radiant.While Yeon-Ah looked very feminine in that attire, her friend had decided to wear something that fitted her personality a little better than a dress.Su-Jin was wearing a pair of blue skinny jeans coupled with a pale blue shirt that was tucked inside. She had trainers on her feet, looking both comfortable and slightly sporty.The only compromise she made for this occasion was letting her hair down. Her wavy hair fell down her back like a brown cascade. Whenever she would move her head, a few strands would flutter behind her like they were about to fly away with the passing wind.Despite not wearing feminine clothes, Su-Jin still managed to look quite attractive. Consequently, it wasn' such a big surprise that several men from other departments turned their heads when she passed them by.When Ji-Won and Seo-Jun finally made their appearance, Su-Jin had to repress a gasp. But she couldn't stop her eyes from widening in surprise.Seo-Jun was looking like his usual jolly, handsome self, with his eyes glittering in excitement and a wide smile dancing on his lips. His navy blue jeans and green shirt made him look like a college student rather than a working man. What had taken Su-Jin by surprise, though, was his friend's appearance.
