'THE BACKBONE OF SONG EMPIRE HAS RETURNED'
'Director Kim, the strongest pillar of Song Empire has returned.'
'Director Kim Moon Cheol, the Managing Director of Industry giant Song Empire has been admitted to Life Hospital for recovery. Almost 5 years ago, he met with an unfortunate accident and was sent abroad for better treatment.'
The single news has taken over almost every mode of media. It has become the hottest topic in no time.
In the VVIP suite of Life Hospital, a man was sipping his tea while watching the news. There were another two members present with the man. One was tall and had a strong physique and the other was an old man.
The tall man was standing beside the patient, meanwhile, the old man was sitting on the sofa and waiting for someone. His eagle eyes were on the door, waiting for his pray.
"Boss, are you sure?" the tall man asked.
"Of course, he is my best friend after all. Dae Hyun has nothing to do with our other identity," the man on the bed replied.
Soon, the door opened and the man in the bed got shocked seeing the person in front of him, though he has seen his pictures and footage, "Dae Hyun ah, is that really you?"
Vice President Song walked in with his hands in his pockets. He stood beside the patient and stared at him. After a short pause, he asked, "Yah, you really wanted to reunite in the hospital? Moon Cheol, you bastard!" and hit on the patient's plastered leg.
Kim Moon Cheol aka Director Kim laughed, "Please for god's sake, I am a patient right now."
VP Song patted on the plaster and continued, "Yah, what's up with this plaster? I was planning to break your bones…"
Director Kim replied with equal sarcasm, "Well, in that case, I won. I managed to break almost all of your bones and brain indirectly."
While two friends were busy catching up, someone was silently observing VP Song with great interest. 'Emperor Song is this stupid in this life? Impossible! Was he acting all serious for the past years or he is acting stupid purposely right now? Which one is his acting?'
"Dae Hyun ah, exactly what happened? I mean… I wanted to chase you when I was told that you left the house on the day of the funeral, but I was stuck somewhere. I sent our guards to look for you but they couldn't do it. I got the happiest shock when I woke up and found about you and your family. I am really proud of you!" Director Kim said.
VP Song nodded and smiled, "Well, as I once told you, I indeed went to suicide but what I saw there changed my mind. Many people were slandering a small boy because he stole a piece of bread to eat. He was an orphan.
For a second, Hao and Qiang came in front of my eyes. What will happen to them? Though they could have managed to live and eat, but what about their happiness? They were just kids. Hao, Qiang and our Song Empire were the kids of brother and sister-in-law they created by their blood, flesh, sweat and tears. I can't just simply abandon them!
So I ran back to home and tried to grow all three of them as possible. Moon Cheol ah, I-I am doing correct, right?"
Just then, the door opened and a team of doctors came in. The doctor who was leading them was none other than Dr. Song Hao, "Good Morning Director Kim. I am Dr. Song Hao, senior resident of Cardiac Surgery department and this is our team."
Looking at him, Director Kim smiled and replied to VP Song, "Dae Hyun ah, you have done unexpectedly well!" He turned to Hao and said, "You have become a fine gentleman, just like your father."
"Nice to meet you Director Kim. It's good to hear that you are out of danger now. I have checked all the reports. Unfortunately, our Chief went to another hospital for the surgery, I am extremely sorry for that. The Chief of General Surgery department will be joining us in a few moments."
No matter how much he wanted to hate, Director Kim can't help but feel proud after seeing how Song Hao has turned into a very fine man, just like his father, President Song, whom he used to hate. He nodded.
Again, the door opened and a lady entered. The lady was in her late forties, but her glowing skin was deceiving the onlookers. Her above-average height was making her look more confident. A classic hairpin was holding her black-colored hair bun. Her formal dress with having a white coat on it was showing her superiority level. But all this beauty was overshadowed by her gentle yet mesmerizing smile.
Dr. Song Hao and his team bowed and greeted, "Good Morning Chief." The lady replied, "Good morning everyone," She turned towards Director Kim and greeted with a somewhat neutral tone, "Good Morning Mr. Kim Moon Cheol, I am Dr. Bai Xiu Ying, Chief of Cardiac Surgery department," she explained the report in a detailed and polite manner.
Looking at her neutral behavior, Dr. Song Hao got a bit confused. He saw how much friendly and cooperative she was yesterday, even if it was her first day. Before coming here, when she went for the round, she was very nice to the patients.
Director Kim asked, "Dr. Bai, if I am not wrong, you are the wife of Lawyer Li, right?" Dr. Bai nodded. VP Song asked, "Who is Lawyer Li?"
Director Kim amused, "What's wrong with your memory? Don't you remember Lawyer Li? Oh right, you never bother to take a look at our company affairs those days. Lawyer Li has helped us a lot in our beginning days. I thought he might continue working with us."
VP Song shrugged his shoulder.
On the other hand, the old man was observing almost everyone in the room, 'Prime Minister Kim is now Director Kim, Emperor Song is now this naïve Vice President of Song Empire, Head Eunuch's son Hao Lui is now Dr. Song Hao and this new face… I am sure that this lady was present in the past, I have seen her somewhere… but where?
Surprisingly, no one has past memories, not even this Stupid Song Dae Hyun… wait, I shouldn't believe in him right now... As I have retained my memories, some of them would have definitely retained it too, and that person might be Song Dae Hyun… his improvised behavior is just like Emperor Song.'
VP Song said when the doctors' team left the room, "Yah, join office from tomorrow itself."
"What? No way! I am a poor patient you know…"
"Poor my foot! Anyway, just kidding. Get well quickly and join the office so that I can take a small break." Both friends talked for some time and then VP Song left the room.
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After reaching Song Empire, he went into his cabin and called Gon. Gon came in and locked the door to make sure that no one should hear their conversation. He turned around and saw VP Song fuming with anger. Immense hatred could be seen in his eyes as if he wanted to execute someone.
"Master,"
"I will kill him! I am going to kill him with my OWN hands…"
"Master, please calm down,"
"No I won't! No one can stop me! Not even you!"
"Master, this is against your strategy-"
"I don't care! His blood is what I want!"
"Master, you taught us that a quick death is not meant for criminals,"
VP Song couldn't reply to Gon. He looked up at him and got shocked for a moment… Gon's state was worse than him.
Bloodshot red eyes which were eager to see the enemy's demise…
Clenched fists which were controlling the desire to give punishment worse than death…
Deep breathing which was trying to calm his rage as he was in front of his master…
VP Song took few deep breaths to calm himself and thought about what Gon said just now. "You are right, he deserves a punishment worse than death… I will definitely make his life a living hell! I will return what my little dumpling suffered by a thousandfold" he said and bashed the table with his fist.
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FLASHBACK...
Yesterday night, Gon called VP Song about the hospitalization of Director Kim.
When Gon was showing the CCTV footage in the morning before visiting, VP Song recognized Python who was there as a right-hand man of Director Kim. When he turned to tell this to Gon, he got shocked by looking at Gon's pale face.
Gon's eyes were on the other person present in that footage. Again, that deadly night started haunting him. He said in a shaken voice, "M-Master, it's him… that o-old man" His mind got filled with anger and fear.
Anger, for what he desperately wanted to do that time but couldn't…
And Fear, of something which he never wanted to see again…
He calmed himself and told, "Master, h-he… I guess he too transmigrated here and remembers everything. We h-have to be very careful. You should act like the old Song Dae Hyun in front of them tomorrow."
On the other hand, VP Song's mind went blank when he saw the murderer of his precious little dumpling and the reason behind everyone's demise…
He came out of his thoughts and nodded, "Yes, you are right! This will make him oblivious and we can monitor his next moves. Wait, you shouldn't come inside, at least not in front of him. Since Moon Cheol, Su Yeon and Lufan didn't have their past life memories, he will pay close attention to me. Don't worry about me, I will act like this Song Dae Hyun."
Gon reminded, "Master, you shouldn't forget that Director Kim wasn't the culprit but a victim. In this life too, he was your close mate." VP Song nodded and agreed.
...FLASHBACK ENDS
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Even if he acted perfectly like Song Dae Hyun, he couldn't control himself the moment he saw the old man.
VP Song sighed and felt helpless. After calming himself down he suddenly remembered something, "Another thing, that Dr. Bai… she looks exactly like Duchess Xiu Ying, Duke Li's wife."
Gon couldn't remember about her and asked, "Master, I neither remember Duchess Xiu Ying, nor Duke Li, who were they?"
He searched for today's footage and observed Chief Doctor Bai. He still couldn't remember her thus he hacked into Hospital's security and took out information about Dr. Bai.
"They were related to... Tyrant Jun,"
"Master, both of them are closely related to Emperor Jun,"
VP Song and Gon both said simultaneously.
Looking at VP Song's confused face, Gon showed the screen to him.
VP Song widened his eyes and exclaimed, "What!..."