When The Phone Rings / The Call You Just Made Is

Chapter 35 Accident

"Sleep so good..."

Fell asleep on the bus.

When she woke up, she found herself sleeping on Baek Sa-eon's shoulder, and he didn't stop her all the way.

Hee-joo was at a loss for words because of embarrassment, and Baek Sa-eon just looked down at her quietly. His deep and persistent gaze made her get off the bus in a hurry.

Colorful maple leaves.

Against the blue sky, the bright red flames spread all over the mountains.

"Wow..."

It was really red all around.

Her heart had been beating violently since the beginning. The employees gathered at the resort at the foot of the mountain.

This was a gathering of all employees, including the publicity director, spokesperson, secretary and assistants.
They were obviously familiar with this kind of team-building activities, which could be seen from their clothes. 

Mountaineering clothes, backpacks, trekking poles, hats, everything was available.

In contrast, Hee-joo was just wearing loose sportswear and carrying a simple bag, as if she was just going out for a walk.

At this time, Baek Sa-eon, who was in charge of directing the staff, strode over and opened Hee Joo's bag. 

He frowned slightly when he saw the simple equipment inside.

"I knew it would be like this."

Baek Sa-eon opened his bag and quickly put in necessities such as water, towels, chocolate and first aid kit.

Then he took off the windbreaker he was wearing and tied it around her waist.

"Put it on when it's cold."

His black new material top that fits tightly against his sturdy body is particularly eye-catching.

Every time he bends down to fasten her clothes, his shoulder blades move slightly. It all happened too fast.

"Oh, spokesperson, you are not so gentle to the newcomers in our team!" 

"Yeah, don't you care about what's in my bag?"

"Are you treating employees differently?"

There were teasing complaints all around.

The usually cold and ruthless Blue House spokesperson took such good care of the new sign language interpreter, attracting countless curious eyes.

"Yes, I am treating people differently."

He let go of his hand after fastening his windbreaker and responded lightly.

Baek Sa-eon glanced at Hee-joo casually, then walked to the front to direct everyone. Hee-joo touched her ears awkwardly.

And so, the mountain climbing began.

"Huh...Huh..."

"Why should I participate if I have to suffer this every year...?” 

"Really...you're right."

The employees were almost climbing on all fours. Gradually, everyone spoke less, leaving only the clinking of mountaineering equipment.

The winding stone path.

The messy tree roots and dense shrubs. The rugged stairs built along the steep slope.

This event is perfect for Hee-joo, who is not good at speaking.