Chapter 86
This time was no different from the many times before. He was a man who seemed to gather all the world’s light into one spot, a person drenched in spotlight. Among countless black-and-white shadows, he alone overflowed with color. So much so that, as if bewitched, it took only a moment for Taeo to have him brought by the lounge staff and seated front and center.
“Name.”
After watching the man who couldn’t even properly meet his eyes for quite a while, Yoon Taeo finally spoke.
“Ha, Han Yejun...”
Hesitant. A voice so faint it was barely audible without full concentration. Whatever someone said or did. Taeo ought to have been familiar by now, but dealing with someone who looked as if threatened with death was particularly irritating. Still, he threw out a few formal, memorized questions, and the replies were just as formal.
“Alright. You can leave first.”
They sat for quite a long time attempting conversation. Objectively speaking, calling it a ‘conversation’ was questionable, but it was Taeo’s best effort. Eventually, reaching his limit, Taeo got up first and left.
“This one seems decent, Boss.”
Without Taeo noticing, the General Secretary approached and evaluated Han Yejun, left behind in the seat.
“Is that so.”
“I’ll take care of the cleanup. You should meet better people now, Boss.”
A good person. Was someone a good person if you didn’t know how to carry a conversation? Or was it a good relationship if you trembled nervously just drinking a glass of water? Fundamental questions Taeo had never thought about rose.