Secretly Married to a Chaebol Alpha-Chapter 238: TRUE COLORS

WHEN SONG Gunwoo arrived in the school clinic, he was surprised to see the responders bringing out Shin Jina, who was on a stretcher.

Obviously, the school called an ambulance.

But why?

He observed Shin Jina, and it broke his heart to see that she was barely conscious.

Shin Jina was covered in sweat, and it was obvious that she was in a lot of pain as she kept crying "It hurts" in a low voice.

My poor dongsaeng...

"How’s Jina, ma’am?" Song Gunwoo asked the school doctor, who was walking behind the responders. Of course, he walked with her as he had no intention of leaving Shin Jina alone. "Why does she need to be taken to the hospital? Is her fall that bad..."

Oh, wait.

Song Gunwoo trailed off when he caught a strange scent in the air.

He didn’t notice it immediately because he prioritized checking on Shin Jina first.

But now...

"Pheromones?" Song Gunwoo asked in disbelief, looking down at Shin Jina. "Jina is emitting pheromones..."

"I’m surprised that you noticed when the scent is very faint, Gunwoo-ya," Dr. Lee Jiyeon, the school doctor, said. "But, you’re right. I suspect that Jina is experiencing manifestation. That’s why we’re bringing her to the hospital. Aside from fixing her broken arm, we also need to make sure that she’ll awaken properly."

"Can I go with you, ma’am?"

"No, absolutely not," Dr. Lee Jiyeon answered firmly. "Go back to your class, Gunwoo-ya— I’ll accompany Jina to the hospital. Moreover, I already called her parents. They’ll meet us at the hospital, so there’s no need for you to go with us."

Song Gunwoo could only frown in disappointment.

***

"OPPA, where’s Jina?"

Huh?

Song Gunwoo was about to return to his classroom when Kim Ana arrived at the now-empty clinic. "Why are you here, Ana-ya? You should be in your class..."

"I’m skipping class, Oppa," Kim Ana said sternly. "Our teacher won’t listen to me, so I’m planning to go to the police station to report a crime."

Oh, right!

I almost forgot.

"You did say that someone pushed Jina down the stairs," Song Gunwoo said, bending his knees to match Kim Ana’s eye level. "Can you tell me about it?"

"Sure, Oppa. I know you’ll believe me."

"Of course. I trust you, Ana-ya. You’re Jina’s best friend, after all."

Kim Ana’s face lit up, but that happy look was immediately replaced by worry. "Oppa, I know I claimed that someone pushed Jina down the stairs, and Jina would definitely know that she was pushed down. But I’m worried that we might not find the culprit."

"Did you see the culprit?"

"I did, Oppa. It was an adult. But they were wearing a hoodie, so I couldn’t see their face. Plus, they were already running away when I got to the "crime scene." I prioritized helping Jina instead of chasing after the bad person."

"You did well, Jina-ya."

"But it will be hard to catch the culprit. It happened on the emergency staircase near the gym. That spot doesn’t have a CCTV."

"How did you know that?"

"I already checked, Oppa."

Song Gunwoo was impressed.

Then he remembered that Kim Ana was the granddaughter of the chairman of Hwarang Security Global— a private security company known for providing VIP protection to corporate executives and high-profile individuals.

That’s the company where Uncle Geon worked before he was hired by Daddy to be Dad’s personal bodyguard.

"I told my teacher what I saw, but when I said I didn’t have proof, he dismissed me," Kim Ana said, frowning. "He said the school will start the investigation after Jina gives her statement. But what if the culprit already starts erasing their traces while we’re waiting?"

"Is that why you want to report it to the police station?"

"Yes, Oppa."

Song Gunwoo chuckled, and then he gently patted Kim Ana’s head before standing straight. "We don’t have to report it to the police, Ana-ya. Let’s just tell the principal what you saw. Then let’s ask him to start an investigation ASAP."

"I don’t like the principal— he looks like a bad person," Kim Ana said, pouting. "Maybe he’ll listen because of you, Oppa. But he might not take my statement seriously since I won’t be able to provide proof of what I saw."

That was true.

To be honest, Song Gunwoo also knew that the school principal wasn’t the type to genuinely care about the students.

However...

Mr. Yang Iljun received a huge amount of money from Dad recently.

"It should be fine this time, Ana-ya," Song Gunwoo assured Kim Ana with a smile. "My dad already bought Mr. Yang’s loyalty."

***

"WE SHALL open an investigation as soon as possible, Gunwoo-ya."

Hmm.

Song Gunwoo sipped his tea while listening to Yang Iljun, the school principal.

Right now, only the two of them were left in the school principal’s office.

Mr. Yang asked Ana to return to her class after giving her statement, while I’m excused for my remaining classes for today.

That would be thanks to his privilege as the heir to SG Group.

"Mr. Yang, can I add one person to the investigating team that you’re going to assemble for this case?" Song Gunwoo asked politely while putting the teacup down on the saucer. "Just one person."

Yang Iljun smiled awkwardly. "That would be hard, Gunwoo-ya. Our school can’t let outsiders handle a case related to one of our students."

Of course, he already expected the school principal to say that.

Hence...

"Mr. Yang, have you heard of the shaman working for our family?"

Yang Iljun’s face instantly lit up. "Of course, Gunwoo-ya. Miss Mija is a very famous shaman, despite being young. I know she works exclusively for your family and the SG Group, but I also heard that she would sometimes help other people and establishments if she feels like it."

That was true.

Song Gunwoo’s Alpha father wasn’t that greedy to stop Mija from using her divine power to help others.

Well, at least not anymore. Dad helps Daddy stay less greedy.

But thanks to his Alpha father’s leniency, Mija didn’t feel suffocated.

I think that’s the biggest reason Mija Noona remains loyal to our family.

"And I also heard that everyone that Miss Mija helped had lucked out," Yang Iljun said, the excitement in his voice was loud and clear. "But, as far as I know, it’s hard to meet Miss Mija. Not because SG Group hides her, but because she doesn’t like meeting people that much."

"I’ll bring Mija Noona here and let you meet her, sir."

Yang Iljun’s eyes widened in shock.

"All I ask is for you to allow Mija Noona to help track down the culprit who pushed my dongsaeng down the stairs," Song Gunwoo said, smiling. "Is that possible, sir?"

This time, Yang Iljun immediately nodded. "Of course, Gunwoo-ya— everything is possible if you want it to happen."

*** 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

NOONA is really like a ghost— she knows everything.

Song Gunwoo smiled when the car that picked him up after his classes was a yellow sports car.

Well, to be precise, it was one of the cars that picked him up.

The one was a luxury black sedan.

Naturally, Shin Geon couldn’t pick him up, so his grandparents sent another person.

It was Jung Han, his Alpha father’s aide.

And, of course, the one who got out of the yellow sports car was Mija.

"Young Master, I’m here to take you home."

"Yes, Uncle Han," Song Gunwoo answered politely, and then he looked up at Mija. "Noona, do I need to explain everything to you?"

"No, I’ve already seen everything," Mija said while waving her hand dismissively. "You want me to find the culprit who hurt our Jina, right?"

"Please, Noona."

"Don’t worry— it’s easy to find someone who’s malicious enough to hurt an innocent kid. But since this isn’t my expertise, I might need a hand."

"Oh. I already asked the principal."

"No, I’m not talking about that cunning fox," Mija said, and then she looked up— looking past Song Gunwoo. "Jeong Semin, come here."

Ah, right.

Semin is also a shaman.

"I knew I should have skipped the afternoon classes," Jeong Semin complained while walking towards Mija. "Noona, you’re going to make me do all the work, aren’t you?"

"You’re a corrupted shaman, so this work fits you better than I do," Mija said, grabbing Jeong Semin by the neck. "Don’t worry, Semin-ah. I won’t make you work for free. I’m going to give you Lim Bada’s pictures that I took when he visited my shrine."

"Noona, why would you take pictures of Bada Hyung?"

"To make you my errand boy, of course."

"Tsk. Do you think that will work?"

"Is it not working?"

"No, it works like a charm," Jeong Semin said, grinning. "This school is full of adults with dark energy, but I can narrow down the choices for you, Noona. Will that be enough?"

"Yeah, that’s exactly what I need you for," Mija said, then she looked at Song Gunwoo. "Gunwoo-ya, can you introduce me to the school principal before you head to the hospital? You need to gain the cunning fox’s favor, don’t you?"

Song Gunwoo smiled and nodded. "You know me so well, Noona."

***

AFTER SONG Gunwoo introduced Mija to Yang Iljun, he immediately headed to the hospital.

Of course, Jung Han was the one accompanying him.

"Uncle Han, do my parents already know about what happened to Mija?" Song Gunwoo asked curiously while seated in the backseat. "I can’t call them and ask."

Because it would be awkward for a son to disturb his parents’ honeymoon.

"I believe your grandfathers have already called Chairman Song to inform him about what happened to Jina, Young Master," Jung Han answered, glancing at Song Gunwoo in the rearview mirror from time to time. "The Master and the Madam would probably cut their, uhm, vacation short."

"Thank you."

"Are you okay, Young Master?"

"What do you mean by that, Uncle?"

"The person who attacked Jina..."

"Oh, right. It must be someone who’s holding a grudge against me. Since the culprit is an adult, he must have been a subordinate of one of the kids who hate my guts."

"I hope you’re not blaming yourself for what happened to Jina, Young Master," Jung Han said worriedly. "Even if the mastermind behind the incident targeted Jina because of their grudge against you, it’s still none of your fault."

Song Gunwoo smiled and nodded. "I’ll keep that in mind, Uncle."

Jung Han looked relieved by his reaction.

So, he did well lying.

Of course, there was no way he wouldn’t blame himself for what happened to Shin Jina.

That was why Song Gunwoo was determined to find out who the culprit was.

I’m gonna make them pay for this.

***

"OPPA, I MANIFESTED as an Alpha!"

Oh?

First, Song Gunwoo was relieved to see Shin Jina acting cheerful, even though her left arm was in a cast.

Second, he was surprised that Shin Jina revealed her Secondary Gender to him.

Third, he was glad that both Shin Geon and Shin Junho were there.

Since Uncle Junho is here, he probably left Seulgi with my grandfathers.

Song Gunwoo smiled and gently patted Shin Jina’s head. "Congratulations on manifesting as an Alpha, Jina-ya."

"You don’t look surprised, Oppa," Shin Jina complained lightly. "I thought you’d be surprised!"

"Well, you’ve always been bigger and stronger than kids your age. Plus, when I caught a whiff of your scent earlier, I thought you smelled like an Alpha."

"Aw. It’s really hard to see you surprised, Oppa."

Song Gunwoo just chuckled. "How are you feeling, Jina-ya?"

"I’m okay, Oppa. It’s not like it’s my first time breaking a bone."

Right.

It was normal for Shin Jina to get injured because she was serious about Taekwondo.

And she’s been in competitive Taekwondo since she was six years old.

Ah, that reminded him...

"You have an upcoming match in two weeks, don’t you?" Song Gunwoo asked. "Since you have a fractured arm..."

"It’s okay, Oppa!" Shin Jina said cheerfully. "I won’t lose my status as a second-degree black belt just because I missed a local competition."

Yeah, Shin Jina became a second-degree black belt when she was only nine years old.

She’s that strong and talented— a certified Taekwondo prodigy.

Hence, it broke Song Gunwoo’s heart that her dongsaeng was hurt and harmed like this.

"Jina-ya, I’m sorry—"

"Oppa, don’t apologize. None of this is your fault," Shin Jina said firmly. "Plus, I know that Oppa will catch and punish the culprit for me."

Aww.

Song Gunwoo still felt sorry, though— especially towards Shin Jina’s parents.

Hence, he turned to Shin Geon and Shin Junho.

"Uncle Geon, Uncle Junho—"

"Please don’t apologize to us, Young Master," Shin Geon said, cutting off Song Gunwoo as if he already knew what he wanted to say. "We’re not blaming you for what happened to our daughter."

"My husband is right, Gunwoo-ya," Shin Junho added gently. "We’re actually grateful that you’re taking good care of our daughter, even though what happened to Jina wasn’t your fault. You arranged this VIP Room for us, and you even called the hospital director to make sure that our daughter will receive the best care here. Moreover, we heard you called Mija to find the culprit. We can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done for our daughter, Gunwoo-ya. So, please stop blaming yourself."

Song Gunwoo almost cried, touched that his extended family was being so generous and loving towards him.

Hence, his resolve hardened.

I’ll make sure this won’t happen again.

***

SONG SIHYUK pressed the bridge of his nose after receiving Jung Han’s full report.

Then he glanced at Lim Garam, who was still asleep on the bed.

He didn’t know how he’d break the bad news to his wife.

Garam cares about Shin Jina as if she were his real daughter.

That was the same case for Song Gunwoo.

My son sees Shin Jina as his baby sister, too.

Hence, he was worried about Song Gunwoo.

If his son were the type to throw a tantrum or express his anger like normal children did, then he wouldn’t be this worried.

But Song Gunwoo was the cunning type.

It’s a side of my son that only I know.

At least, for now.

"I’m sorry, honey," Song Sihyuk whispered, planting a soft kiss on Garam’s bare back. "You might see our son’s true colors soon."

***

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