Juhan, with his head bowed, roughly wiped the sweat on his forehead and cheek with the hem of his T-shirt. As he lifted his shirt, his firm waist and distinct abs were partially revealed.
“Don’t you have a towel? Why use your clothes?”
Eunsu blurted out without realizing, then felt a bit embarrassed. She was nervous he might catch her off guard for looking, but thankfully, Juhan responded with a seemingly indifferent look.
“Just living life simply. But why?”
“Got plans after work today?”
“No.”
“Good. Solhee is treating us to dinner, wants us both to come.”
“Both of us? Why does she want me?”
Given that they all attended the same university, and Eunsu and Solhee had been roommates throughout college, the three of them often hung out together. However, since becoming adults and, crucially, after Juhan and Eunsu became strangers, there had been no occasion for Solhee and Juhan to meet.
“Who knows. She said she has some good news. We can leave here around 7, will you be able to finish the delivery and come back by then?”
“Yeah.”
Juhan nodded, a hint of suspicion flickering in his eyes.
Why would Jang Solhee want to treat me to a meal…?
That evening, Juhan and Eunsu headed to the restaurant Solhee had told them about.
It was a well-known fusion French restaurant, located in a residential alley. If it weren’t for the low signboard reading in front of the blue gate, it could have been mistaken for a modest two-story house.
“Welcome. Do you have a reservation?”
“Yes, it should be under Jang Solhee’s name.”
“Just a moment… Yes. Please follow me.”
The employee led them to a window-side table. Solhee, who had arrived earlier, waved lightly.
“You’re early.”
“I just got here a bit ago.”
Eunsu sat next to Solhee, and Juhan opposite them.
Solhee looked at Juhan with fresh eyes.
“Kim Juhan becoming a boss, what a world.”
“I felt the same when I heard Jang Solhee was being called ‘Writer.'”
“Still as tactless, I see?”
“I left it at home because I was meeting you.”
“Same here.”
Eunsu relaxed, seeing their familiar banter. She had worried their meeting might be awkward after so long, but seeing them criticize each other’s attitude just like years ago, she felt reassured.
Juhan and Solhee always had a habit of bickering whenever they met. If they had fought every time, they probably wouldn’t have seen each other again, but occasionally, they surprisingly agreed on something.
Solhee said,
“Guys, I’m not bragging, but it’s really hard to get a reservation here. I booked it a month ago.”
“A month ago? What do you need to talk about that required a month’s preparation? What if either of us couldn’t make it today?”
Eunsu gave Solhee a questioning look. Solhee shrugged.
“I said I booked a month ago, not that I booked it for you guys. A month ago, I thought I’d be coming here with my boyfriend today.”
“Wait, what? You broke up?”
“Yeah. It’s already been a week. Took me a bit longer to forget this time. About three days.”
“Uh… Well, that’s quite an intense love.”
“It was.”
Juhan, focusing on the menu, said,
“Don’t you have other places you reserved to go with that guy? Don’t cancel, give them to me… ow!”
Juhan yelped in a bizarre scream, cut off by Eunsu kicking his shin under the table. Solhee glared at him as if she’d rather dissolve all those reservations into thin air.
“But what’s the good news?”
“Let’s eat first and talk. It’s not urgent.”
They ordered and soon the food arrived. The course meal featured amuse-bouche, soup, starters, main dishes, and desserts, each beautifully plated and even more delicious.
Eunsu was so focused on the meal that she forgot to inquire further.
As the table was cleared and the last of the desserts arrived, Solhee finally started,
“Guys. I actually got a gig on a variety show. As the main host.”
“Wow, really?”
Eunsu exclaimed with delight.
“You always worried about moving from educational programs to entertainment since you’ve been doing them for so long. It’s great that it worked out.”
“Yeah. It was originally planned by another team, but the main writer suddenly couldn’t do it, so I got lucky and joined. It’s scheduled to be an Watplus original, so there was fierce competition.”
“That’s awesome. It turned out really well! What’s the program about?”
“It’s called ‘Work and Love, Love and Work,’ a reality show featuring couples who are also workplace colleagues. Think of it as a mix of a dating show and one about professionals.”
“Ah.”
Eunsu, who personally didn’t understand why people watched others dating or eating, quickly lost interest. Juhan seemed to feel the same.
Still, it’s a friend’s program, so we should help increase the viewership. Spread the word, leave positive comments now and then.
While Eunsu was thinking this, Solhee looked at her sitting next to her and then at Juhan sitting across.
“Guys, what if I told you there’s a golden opportunity to promote ‘Bida’ on Watplus?”
Eunsu’s eyes sparkled.
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.
