He said firmly.
“Don’t go.”
“But I already said I’m going.”
“If I say you can’t, then you can’t.”
“I’m just going to have a meal and come back. Why can’t I?”
The unexpected refusal to go was a bit bewildering. However, the thought that she couldn’t easily back out of a promise had already occurred to her.
“Tell me the exact reason why I can’t go.”
“Yes, please tell me.”
“Because you shouldn’t catch a cold in your lungs.”
“A cold? How do you see me? If I were interested in that, I would have chased after Mom. Instead of studying medicine so hard.”
It wasn’t something that would escalate into a fight, but the opposing opinions were gradually getting tense.
Hyunwoo took a deep breath in his firm voice. Speaking in a calm tone, as if pulling her back.
“Those people on that side aren’t ordinary people. That guy asking for advice is unclear, and suddenly asking to have a meal with a movie director is even stranger. I just have a bad feeling.”
“Judging by feelings is not like Professor. My feeling is not bad at all.”
“Do you remember the time when those extreme fans came to the hospital and caused a ruckus? You shouldn’t forget when you were hurt.”
“That…,”
Because of Hyunwoo bringing up the commotion in front of the hospital, Sori’s voice got stuck in her throat.
The corners of Sori’s eyes and lips dropped with a dismal expression. Although it was embarrassing to pick up the spilled words, still.
“Okay. I understand. Since Professor doesn’t like it, I won’t go.”
She didn’t want to go to that place even if she felt compelled to by his opposition.
“Professor hates it this much, how can I go there and do such useless things comfortably? Right? I’ll stop. I’ll go and work hard.”
Sori got up without hesitation and left the research room.
Watching her leave, Hyunwoo touched his forehead as if troubled.
Anywhere, he was always a stubborn person who insisted on his opinion, and it was always taken for granted. However, when Sori withdrew without a fight, Hyunwoo felt strangely sorry.
It was strange.
He had never felt this uncomfortable before…
With a slightly stiff expression, he left the research room and ran to Sori, grabbing her shoulder.
“Yoo Sori, wait a moment.”
Sori looked at him with a puzzled expression and asked, “Why did you follow me?”
“I’ll correct myself. Do as you want.”
“Really? Why all of a sudden?”
“It’s because I’m afraid you’ll get upset, so I’m retracting my tail.”
The tone was quite curt for someone who had retracted their tail.
“I don’t have the right to tell you what to do. I still think it’s better not to go to such places, but since you have your reasons, the decision is yours.”
“I don’t like it if Professor doesn’t. So, I won’t go.”
With that, Hyunwoo’s expression instantly relaxed.
“It’s not that I don’t like it; I was worried. You can go.”
“Instead, from now on, I’ll discuss everything in advance.”
“If you’re willing, thank you.”
As if laughter was about to burst, Sori bit her lips lightly, and the corners of her mouth twitched.
“Where did you learn to leave so suddenly?”
“It was just a joke.”
He pinched Sori’s cheek lightly, a non-malicious reprisal.
Now, the two of them were smiling brightly.
After a busy morning, it was already heading towards lunchtime.
Unlike usual, Sori was glancing at the clock more often today. It was because of the director’s call she received when she was about to go to the research lab.
‘Come to the director’s office by 1 PM?’
Whether unfortunate or fortunate, things were going smoothly today. If it continued like this, she wouldn’t be able to avoid Baek Sunhwa’s domineering, using busyness as an excuse.
Even though it was a day without special patients, her heart felt unusually heavy.
Why is it so ominous?
If this uneasy feeling continued, it might be better to meet and hear the main point as soon as possible.
Sori greeted other colleagues going for lunch, unlike usual, and left the main building alone.
Arriving at the director’s office on the top floor of the annex, Sori knocked after taking a deep breath. A loud voice from inside told her to come in.
Sori confidently entered the director’s office. Perhaps because it was her first time here, the air felt somewhat awkward as soon as she stepped inside.
“You came right on time.”
“Yes, fortunately.”
“Don’t just stand there. Sit there.”
Sori looked at Baek Sunhwa for a moment as if on guard and then sat on the sofa.
In the limited space, facing each other, the atmosphere felt even more awkward. Somehow, it was different from when they met in the corridor earlier.
“Coffee? Green tea? Juice?”
“I’m fine, thank you.”
“Alright then.”
Facing her, what if that woman asks if you were that person?
If she threatens you to leave the hospital, where should you go immediately?
Sori had various thoughts for a brief moment as she faced Sunhwa.
“What you want to say, please tell me quickly.”
“I know. You’re a busy doctor. Still, don’t be in such a hurry.”
Sunhwa laughed slightly. Unlike the sound of a thorny seat from before, Sunhwa seemed quite relaxed, sitting on a cushioned chair.
“I really have something I want to say to Teacher Yoo sincerely, but it seems you still can’t believe it. After you hear my story, you might be grateful.”
A story that I would be grateful for?
But Sunhwa, who had aroused curiosity, didn’t easily open her mouth. Watching Sunhwa, who was elegantly holding a teacup, Sori had no choice but to wait patiently.
The teacup was placed down with a clink, and Sunhwa smiled slowly, crossing her legs.
“I heard that Teacher Yoo’s only family is her mother. Is that correct?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“Is your mother healthy?”
“Yes, she is healthy.”
“Oh… Is that so?”
The abrupt family talk was a bit awkward, but Sori calmly responded. The discomfort during the short conversation was the subtle gaze gauging something. There was a sense of hostility in the subtly crushing look and tone.
“Without a father, Teacher Yoo must have had a hard time.”
Although it was momentarily unpleasant to know that she knew her personal information, Sori didn’t feel particularly shaken.
Baek Sunhwa might act all high and mighty, but she was a pitiful person who was abandoned by her mother when she was young and once tried to make the worst choice.
Knowing the story from Hyunwoo, she sympathized instead.
“Even without a father, I didn’t have such a hard time as you might think. I lived happily relying on my mother, who was like a friend. Thank you for your concern.”
A slight twitch appeared and disappeared in the corner of Sunhwa’s eyes. Sunhwa, who had erased the clear crack, lifted one corner of her mouth lightly.
“Let’s stop the greetings here and get straight to the point now.”
It was an incomprehensible statement, saying there was something to say but then asking a question.
However, Sori decided not to feel uncomfortable about this domineering or apologize to Baek Sunhwa anymore.
Upon closer inspection, I hadn’t done anything wrong to Baek Sunhwa ethically.
“What’s the relationship between Professor Seo Hyunwoo and you?”
“What kind of relationship are you talking about?”
“Is it difficult for you to answer my question about the relationship between Seo Hyunwoo and you?”
For a moment of carelessness, the air felt chilly and tensed.
“It doesn’t matter what answer you give, but if it’s a lie, Yoo Sori will have to deal with a bigger problem.”
The words with a face devoid of a smile sounded like a threat.
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.
