Wearing a apron of a pale color, Seongjae extended a handshake. His calloused hand firmly grabbed mine before letting go.
“It’s nice to see you again. Somehow, I felt like we would meet again.”
“Oh, yes.”
“I heard you didn’t have dinner. You must be hungry. Let’s sit down.”
When Sound stood there blinking, Kangwoo gestured for her to sit by pulling out a chair.
“Our dad. He’s a culinary genius. He learned Chinese cuisine in China and pasta in Italy. That’s our dad.”
“Oh, really.”
It’s not like I’m a kid who wants to boast about their dad’s cooking skills.
Sound laughed as if she found it absurd.
“All these dishes here, Dad made them. The dining table here, Dad made it too. Dad’s workshop is upstairs.”
“Uh… I see.”
Did he bring me here to show off his dad to me? I should respond without boasting about my mom.
Our mom…
She’s not good at making things by hand, but she manages to find unique items. She’s like an antique collector.
If only they were all genuine, I wouldn’t have worked so hard to become a doctor.
Also, our mom is clumsy at cooking. But she makes good salads. I’ve never had a salad I couldn’t eat.
So, my blood is clear. It’s so clear that it’s sometimes a problem because it’s too clear.
While Kangwoo’s pride becomes a bit cheesy, Seongjae placed a pot filled with mussel stew in the center and said.
“I have a short mouth. I prepared various things, so eat what suits your taste.”
“Yes, thank you.”
As Seongjae said, there was a variety of food. Simple pasta in two different styles, salad, tomato caprese, and even Sichuan-style risotto.
“Your cooking skills are really good.”
“It should taste good. I’m unnecessarily nervous.”
Sound took a cautious bite, and her narrowed eyes showed genuine satisfaction.
“Wow. It’s delicious.”
“I’m relieved. Eat a lot.”
“Yes. Thank you. I’ll enjoy it.”
Thus, the three people continued their somewhat awkward yet not uncomfortable meal.
Fortunately, the conversation didn’t revolve around hospital talk; instead, they discussed their preferences for food today.
Sound could eat her meal with a slightly more relaxed mind than before.
“But Noona, what happened? Did something go wrong at the hospital? Why?”
“No, it’s not like that. Nothing happened. Who told you that something happened?”
“Then, did you quit and run away? Residents in their first year often quit and disappear. They stuff and run away from their seniors.”
Sound was a bit embarrassed, and she sipped the tea Kangwoo had given her. Seongjae, who was watching her closely, said.
“I felt it back then too. Is the hospital work really tough?”
“No, it’s not like that.”
“Whatever difficult things you have, you can talk about them. We’re completely unrelated to your field. It doesn’t matter, right?”
“Yes…? No, it’s nothing.”
Although she smiled outwardly, it seemed like mud was evident inside.
If she were to say that the situation felt like struggling and would only lead to sinking further into a swamp, would anything change?
“Or maybe you have something else? Kangwoo and I could help solve it. Just talking about it could make you feel lighter, you know.”
Would speaking really lighten the somewhat suppressed heart? However, these people had no connection with Sound, and they were clearly individuals from a field she should be cautious about. Even though she knows this well, why does her heart keep weakening like this? Just because she had a few meals, let’s not get delusional. Sound disciplined herself and nodded.
“Life is like that. Well, speaking won’t change anything.”
While looking at Sound, who forced an awkward smile, Kangwoo suddenly stood up.
“It seems like we’re running out of alcohol, Dad.”
“More wine?”
Seongjae did not actively dissuade Kangwoo heading to the wine cellar. Instead, he glanced around the dining table, checking if there was a shortage of food.
Sound felt a bit distracted among these rich people. Why did these rich people suddenly appear in front of her? Unexpectedly, she was receiving unexpected comfort from unfamiliar people. At this rate, she might end up shouting, “The king’s ears are donkey ears.” Why did she have such thoughts in this wealthy forest?
“Sister, wine call?”
Kangwoo shouted while holding two bottles of wine in both hands and shaking them. Seeing this, Sound nodded with a smile.
Today, she just wanted to be mixed with these people like this. In a slightly intoxicated state, she tilted the wine glass with the two men.
After the third bottle of wine became an empty bottle.
“Let’s cheer. Cheers!”
“What’s this? It’s weird. Why suddenly cheer.”
“Noona, it’s cheering. Hi-yah!”
At Kangwoo’s shout while lifting the glass high, Sound laughed heartily. The two men, who had become closer, now teased each other and exchanged jokes.
Watching them, Seongjae looked at them with eyes filled with laughter.
With just one more person, the full feeling became quite good. The laughter and chatter of the children made her feel the joy of living like this.
“Drink slowly.”
“Where’s Dad?”
“I’ll take a short break on the sofa.”
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.
