Originally, they hadn’t planned a separate performance at the end of the year, and they intended to conclude this year’s performances by the end of September. It was a decision made based on Gaeun’s opinion, who expressed a desire to try it once due to the request from Songlim.
Therefore, Yura wanted to entirely respect Gaeun’s opinion, even in gauging the timing.
“What do you think, Gaeun?”
“If it’s that situation, it’s better to avoid the end of the year.”
Responding to Minwoo’s question, Gaeun provided an accepting answer.
Relieved by the clear answer, Yura smiled.
“Well, then, I will organize the details and send you the contract.”
“Yes.”
“Gaeun, please wait outside for a moment.”
“Yes.”
When Minwoo got up from his seat and asked Gaeun for permission to leave, Yura expressed curiosity with a puzzled look. As soon as Gaeun left the team leader’s office and the door closed, Yura spoke first.
“Is there something you want to say…”
“Isn’t Osejin’s situation not going well?”
“What?”
“He doesn’t look well.”
Yura, looking perplexed, laughed lightly, covering her cheek with the back of her hand.
She hadn’t slept much overnight due to Ihyun’s relentless persistence. She had become sensitive for the past few days and had been sleepless all night, so fatigue had accumulated, making her body tense.
Despite taking care with her makeup to appear unnoticeable, it was apparent in Minwoo’s eyes. As it wasn’t a simple stress issue, she vaguely and somewhat awkwardly laid out various reasons, as if making excuses.
“It’s not at a point where it can be solved or not. Nothing has been clearly revealed yet, and the performance issue hasn’t been discussed.”
“I see. I was worried if something happened overnight.”
Yura felt uncomfortable with Minwoo worrying about such a private matter.
They unexpectedly met at the honeymoon destination and had meals together as a means of building rapport for the contract, but that didn’t mean they were close enough for Minwoo to worry about such issues.
Feeling that it crossed a certain line, Yura politely apologized.
“I apologize if my personal affairs have caused concern.”
“No, that’s not why I said it to receive an apology.”
Seemingly noticing Yura’s discomfort, Minwoo hesitated before adding more to his words.
Yura also didn’t find this conversation pleasant. Unintentionally, having personal matters discussed in public was not to her liking, and the consideration from a stranger, who knew nothing about it, only heightened her discomfort.
“I just wanted to mention it just in case.”
“Yes, go ahead.”
“If you need an artist to fill in for Osejin’s performance, please let me know.”
The unexpected favor made Yura even more uncomfortable.
She knew that having good management and building friendships could be beneficial when looking for artists. However, offering help so readily after only two meetings and the initial contract was not only surprising but somewhat bewildering. It felt like there was something behind it.
Such kindness would be more appropriate for Bai Ihyun, not Song Minwoo. It was part of the marriage planned with that in mind, a decision that even Ihyun had acknowledged. It wasn’t clear why there was so much concern, and it didn’t sit well with Yura.
This concern was likely due to the scandal with Osejin, which made people around her uncomfortable. She didn’t want to get involved in such sordid scandals anymore, and, above all, it was essential to avoid any investigation before considering her in-laws.
“No, I’m sorry. I don’t want to burden you with such concerns, considering you must have had a lot to think about with this contract.”
“Well, I have a broad network, and I know many artists. Don’t hesitate to let me know; I’ll be happy to help.”
“It’s okay. I’ll just appreciate the sentiment.”
With a firm refusal, Minwoo didn’t bring up this issue any further. Yura led him to the reception room where Gaeun was waiting.
“I would like to treat you to lunch, but the timing seems inconvenient.”
“It’s okay. Please don’t worry about it.”
“Well, I’ll contact you again.”
With more courtesy than ever, Yura bowed gracefully.
Gaeun kept her eyes closed, even in the face of the gaze directed at her.
From a young age, Ga-eun had attracted a disproportionate amount of attention. With her beautiful appearance, refined expression, and an air of worldly indifference, she was enough to captivate people’s gaze. Additionally, her exotic appearance, being of mixed race, also played a part.
Starting the violin and winning numerous awards, the surrounding glances gradually became more overt. The obvious glances that were tiresome, the competitive glances filled with the desire to overcome her, it was truly exhausting.
In her youth, she would counter each look with sharp retorts and reached the pinnacle of being sarcastic. However, by her late twenties, she realized that all of it was meaningless.
Since then, she no longer attached great significance to it, allowing it to pass by, and now she could be indifferent even to passing glances.
However, only one person’s gaze continued to make Ga-eun feel sensitive and focused.
Ga-eun turned her head at the sound of the door opening. Watching the two people approaching while engaging in a quiet conversation, her eyes narrowed. The only man she concentrated on, Song Minwoo, approached leisurely with Jin Yura, the team leader, and Ga-eun merely flicked her head indifferently. Together, they entered the elevator, and Ga-eun casually observed the numbers rapidly decreasing.
“Oppa.”
“Yeah?”
“Do you like that ajumma?”
Despite the sudden question, Minwoo, who was unmatched in adroitness, nonchalantly raised his head, then answered indifferently.
“Yoon Ga-eun, what’s with calling her an ajumma? How impolite.”
Ga-eun quietly stared at Minwoo, who was discussing politeness. There was a twist in the judgment of how she turned the conversation, clearly understanding the intention of the question. She felt pathetic about why she kept boiling her emotions and living her life harboring a one-sided love for such a person.
The peculiar gaze of Song Minwoo towards Jin Yura wasn’t the issue. The real problem was that he already had a lover. Moreover, it was the repulsive Hye-rim, who had maintained an awkward relationship for a whopping ten years.
“Chi, she’s older than me and married, so she’s an ajumma. What’s the big deal?”
“Then why am I oppa, even though we’re the same age?”
Annoyed by Minwoo constantly avoiding the answer, Ga-eun glanced at him uncomfortably.
“Watch your words. She’s a person with a name, Jin Yura, and holds the position of a team leader.”
“And the person you like, oppa.”
“Why is the conversation going in this direction?”
Persistently digging into the matter, Ga-eun’s poking brought a somewhat sharp retort from Minwoo. Minwoo had a straightforward and upright personality, and that’s why he was a man who wouldn’t easily be swayed. That was attractive, and yet, he treated Ga-eun with care. The emotions that flowed like that had become an unspeakable monologue, still wandering somewhere deep in Ga-eun’s heart.
If only Minwoo’s given affection wasn’t for Joo Hye-rim, and if the woman he gave his heart to seemed decent in her eyes, she might not have boiled her emotions like this. Now, the meaningless temper had finally emerged from her lips.
“I should have met a woman like her earlier. Why am I meeting someone like Ju Hye-rim? Anyway, looks are just decorations.”
“It’s not like that. And don’t speak casually about Hye-rim.”
The subdued voice still sounded sweet, and the words spoken still cut through Ga-eun’s heart sharply. Ga-eun, hearing the mechanical sound signaling arrival, snorted dismissively and exited the elevator first.
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
