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Chapter 1386 Just take a nap and it’ll be fine

Chapter 1386 A good night's sleep will do the trick

"MO?"

"Car accident?"

When Ji Kyung-won saw that it was Kim Tae-yeon calling, he was a little lazy and wondered what it was about.

He was shocked to hear the woman's anxious voice tell him about the car accident as soon as the call connected. His previously lazy tone suddenly rose, and his relaxed posture instantly tensed up.

On the sofa next to them, Bae Joo-hyun, Lim Na-yeon, and the others were chatting quietly when they heard Ji Kyung-won's voice suddenly change and caught the word "car accident." They immediately stopped talking, their smiles froze, and when they looked at Ji Kyung-won's expression, they sensed that something serious had happened.

Her eyes were filled with fear and curiosity. She subconsciously slowed her pace and quietly moved closer to Chi Jingyuan.

"Is it serious?"

After confirming that Kim Tae-yeon wasn't joking, Ji Kyung-won immediately became serious, but he didn't panic. He didn't say anything else, but first asked about her injury: "Are you alone, Noona? Are you alright? Are you hurt?"

"I feel fine right now, there's no bleeding or external injury... just a bit of chest pain and tightness, I just hit the airbag at a bit fast... and I'm a little dizzy too."

On the other end of the phone, Kim Tae-yeon's voice trembled slightly, mixed with ambient noise.

Bae Joo-hyun, Lim Na-yeon, and the others next to her were extremely curious, but they were too embarrassed to get too close to the phone. They practically strained their ears, but due to the distance and the phone's reception, they could only catch snippets of conversation.

Ji Kyung-won breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Kim Tae-yeon's slightly incoherent narration.

For him, car accidents and traffic incidents are no big deal. As long as the person is alright, everything is fine.

He sensed that Kim Tae-yeon was somewhat flustered, so he softened his voice and said calmly, "That's good. If there are no obvious external injuries in this kind of accident, then you're relatively lucky. If you have any discomfort in your chest or head, you should go to the hospital for a full check-up later... What about the drivers of the other cars involved in the accident? How are their injuries? And Noona, have you told the company yet?"

Seemingly finding strength in Ji Jingyuan's voice, Kim Tae-yeon calmed down a bit: "I don't know about the others yet, I haven't seen them, but it might be a bit serious because they were driving quite fast... I haven't told the company yet, I called you first."

At this moment, on the highway north of the intersection of Hakdong-ro and Nonhyeon-ro in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, the night was pierced by car headlights. Kim Tae-yeon sat on the curb by the roadside, holding her phone and talking incessantly. Her long hair was messy and stuck to her cheeks, and her beige coat had a tear in it.

Her designer handbag was casually tossed aside, and a transparent pet carrier sat at her feet. Inside, a small gray dog ​​huddled with its head tucked in, motionless, seemingly frightened as well.

Just a few meters away from her, three cars collided in a chaotic pile-up. Kim Tae-yeon's black Mercedes was deeply embedded in the rear of the taxi in front of her, with the bumper detached, the hood bulging, and the airbags deployed.

Traffic accidents are not uncommon, and Kim Tae-yeon, who has had many minor scrapes and bumps, has also encountered them many times.

But this was the first time Kim Tae-yeon had encountered something this serious. She was a little dazed when she climbed out of the car. After she came to her senses, she realized that the matter was serious. Her first instinct was to call the most capable and reliable person she knew.

Even companies have to be ranked last.

"It was right of you to call me first. Nuna, you did something really smart."

Chi Jingyuan cracked a little joke to ease the tension: "Don't rush, and don't communicate with anyone else. Calm down first, and make sure no one around can hear you."

Ji Kyung-won certainly knew why Kim Tae-yeon made that call.

If you have a traffic accident, contact the traffic police; if you are injured, call an ambulance; otherwise, contact the company.

So why call him?

Of course, it's because they might think it's a bit serious and are afraid the matter will escalate.

Or perhaps there's something difficult to say or resolve that requires someone to help her stabilize the situation and handle it properly.

After Kim Tae-yeon calmed down a bit, Ji Kyung-won changed his sitting posture: "Noona, tell me about your accident this time, what happened?"

"Was it your fault for rear-ending me? When you were changing lanes? That means you should be held responsible."

"..."

"Is it an accident, or..."

After asking a few questions to understand the situation, when it came to the crucial question, Chi Jingyuan's voice softened slightly: "Or rather, have you been drinking, or... anything else..."

As he spoke, seemingly worried that Kim Tae-yeon might misunderstand, he added, "It doesn't matter whether you're driving under the influence or not, it won't affect the outcome. Just tell me the truth. I just need to clarify a few things so it will be easier to handle later."

Chi Jingyuan's voice was calm and his tone was unperturbed, as if he didn't care about the matter at all.

Meanwhile, Lim Nayeon and the others stared blankly at him, listening to his conversation with Kim Tae-yeon, all feeling somewhat surprised.

Especially for Lim Na-yeon, it was the first time she had ever seen Ji Kyung-won deal with such an unexpected situation, and she watched him handle it so calmly and without any concern.

But at the same time, seeing him side with his relatives regardless of right or wrong, completely acting as if he could "smooth things over no matter what trouble you've gotten yourself into," I felt a strange, hot, and burning sensation in my heart.

"I didn't drink, OK... Oh, I was just asking casually. It's not that I don't believe you. Do you think I don't know whether you like to drink or not?"

It seemed that Kim Tae-yeon was saying something over there, and Ji Kyung-won immediately chuckled and laughed it off.

“I didn’t drink, but I was driving a bit fast, though I probably wasn’t speeding. I was a little distracted at the time… and Zero was in the passenger seat.”

Her tone shifted, and Kim Tae-yeon spoke with some concern on the phone.

"The dog is nearby? That's fine too. Just keep saying the dog is in its carrier. It won't make a difference."

However, Chi Jingyuan quickly provided a solution after hearing this.

Zero is a small poodle that Kim Tae-yeon just got this year. Ji Kyung-won has seen it twice.

Where did the accident occur?

"It's near the intersection of Nonhyeon-dong and Hakdong-ro."

"Nonhyeon-dong... that's Gangnam District."

After getting a clear understanding of what had happened, Chi Jingyuan quickly ascertained the general situation and instructed, "OK, I understand. I'll make a call now. Nuna, you call the company first, explain the situation, and then call an ambulance to treat the injured first... You've already called? That's even better. Don't have any contact with anyone else, understand?"

I'll call you back later.

Lin Nayeon and the others watched as Ji Kyung-won smiled and spoke into the phone, his voice brimming with confidence as he casually said:

"Don't worry, it's nothing."

The sound wasn't loud, but it was extremely penetrating, carrying a reassuring magic.

Lim Nayeon, who was standing next to her, was slightly taken aback. She didn't even realize that Ji Kyung-won had hung up the phone. It was Bae Joo-hyun, who had been watching closely, who spoke up first with concern, which brought her back to her senses.

"What happened? What's going on? Did Taeyeon unnie get into a car accident?"

Is that Taeyeon unnie?

"Is Oppa alright?"

After Bae Joo-hyun finished speaking, Lim Na-yeon, Yoo Jeong-yeon, and Kang Seul-gi also gathered around with concern. Even the assistants in the corner stared wide-eyed, clearly surprised by this sudden news.

"Yes, Taeyeon noona was in a car accident."

Chi Jingyuan looked up and met their gaze, nodding slightly, but his expression remained calm: "Her rear-end collision was a normal traffic accident, but it was quite serious. She was lucky that her injuries were minor, but it's hard to say about the other cars. However, the ambulance should be arriving soon."

"Are you really alright?"

She briefly explained what had happened, and the others nodded slightly. However, Bae Joo-hyun continued to press for details, as she was closest to Kim Tae-yeon and was genuinely worried.

“I think her voice sounds fine, but the others weren’t so lucky. Fortunately, she said she was in Nonhyeon-dong, and the nearest Gangnam St. Mary’s Hospital ambulance is just a few minutes away.”

While replying, Ji Kyung-won picked up his phone and started scrolling through it, muttering to himself in a low voice, "If it's Nonhyeon-dong, then that's the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul..."

He scrolled through his contacts, frowning and muttering, "Who is the police chief of the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul again?"

Hearing his words, the girls next to him were speechless; this was beyond their comprehension.

"never mind……"

After searching for a while without finding anything, Ji Kyung-won gave up and called his manager, Park Jae-hyun: "Hyung~ help me get in touch with the chief of the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul, or the deputy chief in charge of traffic... You don't know him? I think we've had some contact before."

"If you can't find it, then just contact the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency."

"Yes, Taeyeon noona was in a car accident in Nonhyeon-dong... No need to pay special attention, just keep a low profile."

The people around them just stared blankly as Chi Jingyuan quickly made two phone calls, one to his agent and the other to a powerful person whose identity they couldn't even recognize. After explaining what had happened, he didn't say much more and hung up after a long time.

Judging from his expression and the pace of his phone call, it seemed that something that should have been a very difficult matter for a popular artist was arranged perfectly in less than five minutes.

After receiving Park Jae-hyun's call, Ji Kyung-won immediately called Kim Tae-yeon again: "Noona, is everything alright? Okay, has the ambulance arrived? The police officers haven't arrived yet, right? That's good."

"Nuna, listen to what I have to say..."

"Your accident happened in Nonhyeon-dong. The person in charge of handling the accident scene and making the preliminary determination of responsibility is a front-line traffic police officer from Gangnam Police Station. I don't know exactly who it is, but I have already communicated with his superior's superior. When they arrive at the scene, they will be responsible for questioning the parties involved and witnesses. Just say what you just told me, don't say too much. But don't worry, they won't ask any more questions."

"The formal investigation and determination of responsibility are handled by the traffic case officer at the Gangnam Police Station. Accidents involving celebrities like Noona are highly likely to cause controversy. The investigation will be coordinated by the officers specifically responsible for traffic cases within the police station, who will ultimately issue a formal accident liability determination report..."

"This accident liability determination report is very important; it determines the nature of the accident... However, you don't need to pay too much attention to it. They won't say much to you. You just need to emphasize that there was no drunk driving and no intentional violation. As long as you say that, they will naturally emphasize 'no drunk driving and no intentional violation' in their final investigation conclusion and classify the matter as an ordinary traffic accident."

Traffic accidents are common; countless accidents can happen in Seoul every day.

But what celebrities fear most is that something else might happen in an accident that was originally not a big deal.

Even if there is no truth to it, someone with ulterior motives can fabricate a few things and cause a huge blow to an artist's career... Onew of SHINE, who is close to Ji Kyung-won, has been suspended from activities for some time now because of a baffling 'sexual harassment' incident, and has suffered a great blow.

Ji Kyung-won knew that Kim Tae-yeon was also worried about this situation, so he spoke slowly, calmly, logically, and unhurriedly.

Based on what he said, from the police officers at the scene to the investigation, to the liability determination letter, and then to public opinion, every step seemed to be meticulously arranged, giving people a strong sense of confidence that everything was under control, and a sense of security that is addictive.

It wasn't just Kim Tae-yeon on the other end of the phone who felt this way; Bae Joo-hyun, Lim Na-yeon, and Yoo Jeong-yeon, who were with Ji Kyung-won, felt it even more deeply.

Like Bae Joo-hyun, she herself is a beneficiary of this sense of security. This is not the first time she has experienced this sense of security. Every time she encounters trouble, Ji Kyung-won can always solve it so easily. But seeing him settle things for others in person, she still can't help but feel that he is exceptionally dazzling.

Unconsciously, I licked my little tongue and felt my body getting warm.

Nayeon was even more incredulous; she found it hard to believe that such a troublesome matter had been resolved so simply.

She couldn't help but stare blankly at him, who was a meter away...

He didn't sit up straight; his elbows were casually resting on the armrests of the chair. He exuded a relaxed aura, and his voice was steady, without any deliberate attempt to raise his voice or any feigned composure. He simply spoke in a gentle and unhurried manner.

Yet every word he uttered carried an undeniable certainty.

As I watched, my gaze seemed to be glued to the screen.

"Then there's the potential for public controversy..."

Chi Kyung-won continued on the phone: "Because it involves celebrities, the public's attention will definitely be very high, and it is very likely that some small things, such as the order of rescue, the cause of the accident, and the determination of responsibility, will cause controversy."

"The 119 emergency response headquarters is responsible for public relations and clarification. Hmm... If this matter is exposed tonight, they will release a statement tomorrow. In the statement and in media interviews, they will emphasize some factors that are favorable to us, such as reiterating that there was no drunk driving, no intentional violation, and emphasizing that you drove in compliance with regulations and actively cooperated with the investigation. This will keep the possible impact within a controllable range and reduce the negative escalation of the incident."

"Most ordinary traffic accidents end here, but if a case triggers a major public controversy, the situation may escalate and be transferred to the prosecutor's office for review. So that's the only thing to worry about."

"However, if we had followed the steps correctly, this matter should have been over by tomorrow. It's impossible that it has come to this point... And even if it did happen, well, there's really no need to worry too much."

"...Okay, that's about it."

Lim Nayeon gently pursed her lips, looking at Ji Kyung-won in front of her.

His fingers casually traced marks on the table, circling around Quan Quan in a somewhat childish manner, but he chuckled lightly on the face, as if he were just saying goodnight. He spoke gently into the phone with a smile, "As for compensation negotiations and dispute resolution, I won't concern myself with that. Just have the company and the insurance company follow up."

"Go to the hospital for a check-up and make a statement. Sleep it off tonight, and you'll be fine tomorrow."

"You think you can just settle things with a meal? That's too stingy, huh? Offering yourself in return is out of the question, you watch too many dramas, huh? No offense... I have something else to do, bye~"

With a smile, Chi Jingyuan hung up the phone, let out a breath, put down his phone, and casually looked up to see Bae Joo-hyun and the others staring at him with different expressions.

Some are hot, like young ladies.

Some, however, seem excellent and complex.

"Oppa..."

After a brief two-second silence, as Bae Joo-hyun and Ji Kyung-won were exchanging glances, Lim Na-yeon spoke first, tentatively asking with some hesitation, "Is she... um, Taeyeon sunbaenim... alright?"

"I've arranged everything."

Chi Jingyuan turned his head, tilting it slightly, and asked in return, somewhat puzzled but quite matter-of-factly:

"What can happen?"