His father, Jang Do-myeong, had been steadily groomed as a successor, and his mother, Woo Hee-yeong, was such an incredible beauty that she had been chosen as the May Queen of International Women’s University.
The story of how she met Jang Do-myeong when he visited a festival, married him, and then turned down movie offers from numerous entertainment agencies to live as a devoted wife and wise mother was scattered all over the internet.
Then one day, Jang Do-myeong visited late at night, his face full of exhaustion.
“Are you holding up alright?”
“I’m fine.
I’ve been receiving rehabilitation treatment lately.”
“Your mom is working hard.
You need to get well soon so you can come home quickly.”
“Yes.”
“Also, I heard you won’t have to go to the military because of this accident.
Once you’re discharged, catch up on your studies and prepare to return to school next year.”
“Understood.”
The founder, Jang Il-seok, held the creed of creating a ‘company for the country,’ so he made his children fulfill their military duties without exception.
Because of this, while politicians frequently suffered humiliation over draft evasion issues concerning themselves and their sons, Taesan Group was completely clean in that regard.
Min-jun had also taken a leave of absence right after finishing his sophomore year and had already received his enlistment notice.
Perhaps proud of his son, who was answering obediently unlike his previously spoiled and willful self, Do-myeong squeezed his hand.
“Get some rest, then.”
This time, Min-jun didn’t shrink back either.
Perhaps because he had resolved to accept and live his new life, he seemed to have completely escaped the trauma he had experienced with his adoptive father in the past.
He also felt grateful to Min-jun, who had lent him his body along with such good conditions.
He thought that he would live diligently as a member of this family in his stead.
But just then,
“Ugh.”
“Chairman!”
Nurse Kim Seon-mi, who was standing nearby, cried out in surprise as Jang Do-myeong suddenly clutched his chest and sank back down while trying to stand up.
“Are you alright?”
“I had a brief pain… but I’m fine now.”
“That’s a very bad sign.
There might be something wrong with your body, so since you’re already at the hospital, you should at least get an examination.”
“You should do that.”
Seeing even Min-jun step up to worry about him, Jang Do-myeong wore a bitter smile and said.
“It’s just because I’ve been under some stress from group matters lately.
I just need to rest.”
“Still…”
“Don’t mention this to your mother and cause her unnecessary worry.”
“I understand.
But promise me you’ll definitely get an examination, Father.”
“Haha.
They say people mature after going through a major ordeal, and it seems you’ve grown up enough to worry about me.
Alright.
I’ll get an examination once this current matter is wrapped up.
Get some rest.”