“Vouchers?”
“Yes, these are food court vouchers that you can use at the airport. Our company sells them at a discounted price.”
Subin slowly picked up the vouchers. As he examined them, he saw the words ‘5,000 won voucher’ written at one end.
“You can combine two of these to get a 10,000 won one.”
Da Jung quickly added an explanation as Subin’s gaze lingered on the amount. Her tone sounded as if she were bragging about something remarkable.
Subin suppressed the laughter that was about to burst out.
“Are you buying me a meal?”
“That’s the idea.”
“Why?”
Subin tilted his head forward and asked playfully.
“You bought me coffee twice, so why vouchers?”
“Oh, well…”
Da Jung suddenly blushed. Subin leaned closer and looked at her. It felt like his heart was tightening, but he didn’t mind.
He gazed at her blushing cheeks as if he were admiring the most beautiful artwork.
“In that case… My boyfriend might not like it.”
“…”
“I don’t believe it. Does it make sense to wait for someone you may or may not meet, especially in this large airport?”
“Yeah… It really doesn’t.”
Da Jung said with a tone full of resentment. It seemed as if she wanted Subin to sympathize with her.
“…You don’t want to do what that guy hates?”
“Yes.”
“Why?”
“Well, because I like it.”
Her answer was confident and immediate. Subin’s face darkened as her words conveyed her sincerity.
Why? Even though he knew he was being used. Why did she choose such a person?
Subin’s heart churned with worry for Da Jung. At the same time, an inexplicable sense of desolation washed over him, leaving a bitter taste in his mouth.
“Da Jung…”
Subin, who had lowered his gaze, slowly moved his jaw.
“It seems like you’re too good for that guy.”
“Why do you think that way?”
Her voice suddenly lowered, and her smiling face looked quite unfamiliar. Da Jung spoke with a cautious tone.
In response, Subin, as if saying, ‘When did that ever happen?’ smiled again.
“He got upset because you just exchanged greetings with a senior from a restaurant, right? That’s obvious.”
“Oh… It’s not like that. I just exaggerated a bit.”
Da Jung quickly explained, her tone returning to normal, which relieved Subin.
“Next time, tell me about it again. Anything other than your boyfriend.”
“Next… time?”
“If. If we happen to run into each other like this again.”
At that moment, Subin hoped that Cha Tae Sang would not be there next time.
The words that couldn’t find their way out, crushed together like an unsolved puzzle.
[This is a time separator.]“Cha Subin, where are you right now?”
Myung Ok’s sharp voice cut through the air like a whip.
After finishing her meal and returning, Myung Ok received a call from Director Choi. He said not to worry about the files since they were all deleted.
Myung Ok was furious when she learned about Subin’s actions.
“Where? Why did you take that file in the first place?”
“Just… I was curious about what Mom was up to.”
“What’s there to be curious about! Tell me the truth. What were you trying to do with it?”
“I didn’t do anything.”
“…”
Myung Ok’s hand holding the phone trembled. At times like this, she knew better than anyone that she needed to stay calm.
“Okay. Subin, let’s meet and talk. Where are you? I’ll go there.”
Myung Ok suppressed her anger and spoke in a calm voice.
“Incheon Airport.”
“Airport? Why are you there?”
“I want to meet someone. But Mom…”
“Yes.”
“Ignore my gentle tone. I’m going to hang up anyway since I threw away the USB drive.”
“Subin, Cha Subin!”
Myung Ok desperately called out her son’s name, but all that came back was the harsh sound of the call being disconnected.
Thud!
Her brand-new phone fell onto the desk with a flash.
“Argh, really!”
Myung Ok let out a frustrated sigh as she paced back and forth near the window.
Director Choi said there was nothing special in the recorded content. It was just the ordinary behavior of a couple, with the man giving gifts and observing the woman’s reaction.
But if that was all, Subin had no reason to hide it like this. There must be something more to it.
Myung Ok took a deep breath, trying to remain as calm as possible.
“Okay. Anyway…”
It was a complicated situation.
There was no place for her to retreat anymore. If Tae Sang took over the management, both she and Subin would become helpless pawns in his game, just like duck eggs floating on the Nakdong River.
Myung Ok quickly walked towards her desk. She grabbed her phone, and once again, the name she was looking for was Director Choi.
She wished there were other alternatives, but the truth was, there was no one else she could turn to for a task that might reveal the whole story.
As she pressed the phone to her ear, her forehead furrowed.
“Oh, by the way, I think I should meet that woman in person. Find a suitable excuse.”
“That woman… Who are you talking about?”
“Are you really asking me that now?!”
Her voice, almost like an outburst, reflected her frustration.
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.
