episode_0107

It was a tough fight. Of course, even though I had become a woman, I proudly shone without backing down…

“Ugh, you drank too much in such a short time.”

But if I hadn’t done this, I would have been faced with their fierce wheel of punishment, hoping I would get drunk today.

It was a strategic decision on my part that I had to keep everyone’s spirits down from the beginning.

It hadn’t even been two hours since we arrived at the second bar.

– Gurgle, gurgle.

– Ugh.

– Hiccup, hicc.

From the people nodding off, to those desperately holding back the contents coming back up, to those staggering after going to the bathroom, there were about ten people in total.

I was the only one sitting upright and sober among them. I had planned for this situation from the start.

“Let’s go when you’re at a reasonable level.”

I muttered quietly as I looked at the fallen bodies.

It was a cruel sight, but it was all their own doing. They wanted to bring down the mountain, but they were crushed by the disaster they brought upon themselves.

– Drip

At that moment, the signal rose from my bladder again.

Having drunk too much alcohol, I had to frequent the bathroom.

Already the third or fourth time.

Seeing how blurry my vision was, I realized I wasn’t completely sober.

Or was I? I felt a bit tipsy.

“Is it because I’m getting older or because I’m a woman now?”

I definitely felt that my tolerance had decreased somewhat.

Was this how the alcohol monster I had defeated fifteen years ago felt?

To others, it may seem like just a cup or two of seawater, but I couldn’t deceive myself.

I wish someone else could take this title.

Maybe the boss at that time felt the same way.

Ah, the top position is a lonely one.

Of course, even for someone like me, there are weaknesses. Just like how Superman is a superhuman in all areas but becomes infinitely weaker in front of kryptonite, wine was my weakness.

Of course, even that wine had to be consumed in amounts incomparable to the criminals. Roughly 2-3 bottles of strong port wine.

“Hicc.”

I felt the need to leave soon as my head started to ache. I even felt a hint of anxiety that I might actually get a hangover after a long time.

Someone had to make sure they all got home safely in this state of unconsciousness, and that was naturally my role.

I opened each of their phones (unlocking them with fingerprints was easy) and called their homes to confirm their addresses before sending them off in taxis.

How many times did I repeat this?

“Hicc!”

Finally, I opened Manager Kang’s phone, as promised, checked my picture in his gallery.

“Oh… you’re prettier than I thought? Maybe our manager has some talent for taking pictures?”

Of course, the subject must be excellent. Anyway, I sent it to myself on chat before deleting the message and called his home.

– Hello?

Actually, it was Madam’s call.

“Hello. Is Hyungsoo doing well?”

– Yes, Hyungsoo?

Naturally, hearing the word “sister-in-law” instead of “sister” in a female voice made me flustered.

“Oh, I see. It’s Jung Dohyun, the manager.”

– Oh, Dohyun? Ah, right. By the way. Ugh~ I was so startled when a stern woman’s voice called my husband’s phone. Are you doing well? I should have called you at least once, but I’ve been so busy raising the kids.

“Oh, thank you for your kind words. I completely understand being busy raising kids.”

Kang’s children and my children were of a similar age.

“Haha, thanks for understanding. Oh, by the way, are you feeling better now?”

“Yes, I’m completely used to it now. Haha. Just recently, I even worked out hard and took a body profile picture.”

“Wow, you really went all out. I remember taking a body profile picture before too. Just helping out with that was no easy task.”

“Haha, that’s true. Anyway, did you mention to the boss about the company dinner tonight?”

“Oh, right. I need to get my head straight. Congratulations on your promotion. I should have said that first. Oh well~ There’s a lot to talk about with Dohyun. Let’s grab a meal together soon.”

“Sounds good. Oh, by the way, our company dinner is over now. I’ll have the boss sent home by taxi. Please take care of him.”

“Dohyun is finishing up again? It’s always tough. Really. They say office workers boast about their drinking capacity, but it doesn’t seem like that’s the case with Dohyun.”

“Well, it’s what capable people do. Anyway, I’ll visit according to my sister-in-law’s suggestion soon. See you then.”

“Please take care. Dohyun, be careful going in.”

“Sure thing! Oh, by the way, I changed my name. From Dohyun to Doyeon. It’s just a small thing.”

“Oh, I see. Alright, got it, Doyeon. Well, go on in.”

“Okay!”

After the call ended, I immediately called a taxi and it arrived shortly after.

“Please take me to XX-dong, OO Apartment.”

To be honest, I had been to Director Kang’s house several times, and whenever there was a drinking session, I always sent him off, so his address was already in my head.

Anyway, after sending Director Kang off, I felt exhausted, and the dizziness of intoxication hit me faster.

“Ugh!”

Suddenly, my head spun, and I sat down on the sidewalk, fighting against the dizziness.

“Hey, miss. Are you okay?”

A young man approached me, trying to help me up.

“Oh, I’m fine. I’m just feeling a bit dizzy.”

I rejected his hand, indicating that I didn’t need help.

“Come on, you don’t look okay at all. Where are you headed? I’ll help you.”

“No, really, I’m fine. Just go on your way.”

“Are you sure?”

Honestly, his excessive kindness seemed to have ulterior motives. Despite my repeated refusals, he kept reaching out his hand.

Feeling too intoxicated to think clearly, I calmly pushed away his hand and told him to go.

As I spoke firmly, he grumbled something and started to disappear from sight.

Feeling a headache coming on, I held my head and headed towards the underground parking lot. I decided to either call a driver or rest there until I felt better.

Oh, my head.

*Beep beep!*

As I arrived at my car parked in the underground parking lot, the full force of the hangover hit me.

I groaned and sat in the driver’s seat, resting my forehead on the steering wheel and taking deep breaths.

“Phew, phew.”

Each breath brought back the smell of alcohol, making me even dizzier.

“Ugh! I feel like I’m going to die.”

One of the few disadvantages of a body that’s hard to get drunk. Strong against alcohol but weak against hangovers. Since I rarely experience hangovers, I haven’t built up a tolerance to them.

It’s like an outboxer who boasts of quick movements but has weak endurance, getting hit less on average.

If I had known, I would have stopped by the convenience store before coming down and bought some hangover relief. I must have overestimated my alcohol tolerance.

I’ll be fine in a little while.

Just a little while…

Ooong! Ooong!

As the pain subsided and drowsiness crept in, the phone rang loudly. Without even bothering to check the screen, irritation surged through me, and I angrily threw the phone onto the passenger seat.

And as my consciousness hazily ebbed away once more, a sudden realization struck me. It felt like I had forgotten something.

“Oh, right. I need to call a substitute driver.”

I had to get home. Before fainting, I frantically pressed the familiar numbers that came to mind, one by one.

Finally, I pressed the call button firmly.

-Ring ring ring ring!

The phone signal rang in my ear.

-Click!

-Hello?

“Substitute driver? This is the △△ Building in OO-dong~ The building with StarX on the first floor. The black SantaX with the license plate number OXXO in the underground parking lot, you know? Please come quickly~.”

“Can you come right now?”

“Yes. As fast as possible, oooh! Please come quickly~.”

Wow~ I feel like my tongue is twisting more and more. Oh, I feel like I’m going to die from exhaustion.

Realizing this was not going to work, I got out of the driver’s seat and opened the back door. And then I just lay down.

“Ugh, oh my. I’m going to die.”

I must be crazy. Why did I do that?

I shouldn’t have done such a thing, but I didn’t know that fact.

There’s no point in regretting it now. I’ve gone crazy.

The world is spinning.

If I keep drinking like this so quickly next time, I’m screwed, seriously.

With these thoughts in mind, I tossed and turned, waiting for the substitute driver.

Oh no, this is not good, I… need to… wake up….

Unable to grasp my fading consciousness, I ended up fainting.