“As discussed before, starting this month, we’ll open the first-floor large windows, weather permitting, to extend the space up to the front yard. And on weekends, we’ll open the backyard as well.”
Normally, customers weren’t allowed to go beyond the back of the building, but once in a while, when the seasons changed, they would pick a day and open it up.
The plan was to allow a complete tour of the building, with even the usually unseen basement visible through the large windows.
The warehouse, with a different atmosphere from the showroom, and especially the sight of Juhan and Somin working there, had always received positive responses from the customers.
“And while we’re opening the yard, it might be good to hold a small event.”
Seonkyeong cautiously suggested.
“How about the solo chair exhibition we briefly discussed before?”
“That’s a good idea.”
Eunsu immediately agreed.
“Usually, when you think of Family Month, you think of parents or family, but these days, there are many single-person households. It might be interesting to target that demographic.”
Everyone freely contributed their ideas, shaping the plan.
“So to summarize… the theme will be ‘A Seat for Myself,’ a solo chair festival.”
Juhan began wrapping up the discussion, and Eunsu chimed in.
“Right. Using both the showroom and the garden, we’ll showcase as many chairs as we have, offering up to 30 percent discount during the event.”
Somin, busy with notes, said without looking up from her notebook.
“I’ll check the warehouse and gather the relevant products by the day after tomorrow.”
“Then, once the products are confirmed, I’ll check the import costs and the repair and storage expenses to determine the discount rate,” said Seonkyeong, followed by Jaerim.
“I’ll prepare the images and copy so we can post the announcement within this week.”
The meeting wrapped up. Everyone began to stretch and prepare to stand up when Juhan’s phone rang.
“Hey, bro. Me? I’m at the shop, about to open. Now? Okay.”
While Juhan was on the phone, Seonkyeong and Jaerim went back to their desks. Somin nodded to Eunsu and went down to the basement.
After finishing his call, Juhan turned to Eunsu.
“Kiwoo hyung is coming.”
“Kiwoo senior? Now?”
“Yeah. He’s got someone curious about this place and thought it’s a good time to come together.”
“Really? Then I should greet him.”
Eunsu put down her tablet, which she had been holding throughout the meeting, and headed towards the stairs. Juhan and Eunsu descended side by side to the first-floor showroom.
Kiwoo’s film promotion company, , where Eunsu had briefly worked after leaving the magazine company, had become even bigger and more famous than before.
Despite his busy schedule, Kiwoo had visited ‘Bida’ a few times, saying he was in the area, and seemed to have meals or drinks with Juhan separately.
He occasionally referred people who were interested in vintage furniture or needed props for a set.
Kiwoo and Juhan had been close since college, but their relationship grew even more special after Kiwoo stayed with Juhan for three days during Juhan’s father’s funeral two years ago, with no other family around.
In the now deserted first-floor showroom, Eunsu and Juhan sat apart, waiting for Kiwoo. An awkward silence lingered between them.
Clearing his throat, Juhan cautiously started a conversation.
“Has Jang Solhee contacted you again?”
Eunsu simply shook her head.
The mere thought of what they had heard was enough to bring discomfort and awkwardness. The idea of business and acting was out of the question. The more she dwelled on it, the more absurd it seemed.
‘I just can’t understand. What was she thinking bringing that up? Has my friend really become so consumed by the broadcasting world?’
While Eunsu was fuming internally, Juhan gestured and asked,
“What’s that about?”
“What?”
Noticing Juhan’s gaze fixed on the drink cup in her hand, Eunsu realized, “Ah, this.” She had been holding it throughout the meeting, but it was barely touched.
“The cafe owner recommended it, saying it’s new and he’s confident about it. I tried it, but it’s not to my taste. Too sweet.”
“I wondered why you were holding something you don’t usually eat. If you’re not going to drink it, give it to me.”
“Sure, take it.”
Eunsu handed the cup over to Juhan without hesitation. Juhan didn’t hesitate to put his mouth to the straw.
“It’s good.”
“You can have it.”
Just as Jaerim was coming down from the second floor, he paused at the sight.
‘What? Manager is drinking from the same straw. Even if they are close, how can they so naturally share something someone else’s mouth touched?’
However, the two of them seemed oblivious to it. Jaerim internally shrugged and continued on his way.
Shortly afterward, as soon as it was time to open, Kiwoo entered with a woman who appeared to be around the same age.
Seeing Juhan and Eunsu standing side by side, Kiwoo remarked,
“You sure know how to treat VIPs here. Seeing both the owner and manager at the door as soon as I arrive.”
Juhan, scratching his cheek, replied,
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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