“Well… if that’s how hyung feels, let’s just go with that.”
Eunsu also added,
“Right. No need to correct any misunderstanding.”
“That response sure is awkward.”
Shrugging, Kiwoo introduced the woman beside him, who was laughing.
“This is my friend, she’s getting married next month. She’s looking for things for her new home. I insisted she had to visit here, and she immediately agreed.”
Eunsu, with a gracious smile, said,
“Congratulations on your wedding. Feel free to look around.”
“Thank you.”
The woman, after glancing around the showroom, inquired,
“Actually, I’m looking for a specific chair.”
“Yes. What kind…?”
“The ‘Bloom’ armchair from ‘Ritianne’. I heard it’s not widely available in Korea yet…”
“Oh, we have one here!”
Eunsu’s face lit up as she continued,
“I really like ‘Ritianne’ furniture too. It’s a pity it’s not more well-known, but I’m glad to meet someone who knows about it.”
“Really! Do you have the ‘Bloom’ armchair here?”
“Which model are you looking for? We have the AL3 model with a silver frame.”
“I was actually looking for either the AL2 or AL3 model! I first saw it with a black frame, but I was curious about the silver too.”
“Then please have a look at it in person and try sitting in it. It’s in very good condition.”
“I’m so glad I came.”
Eunsu and the customer, excited, headed towards the staircase. Watching the two women walk up to the second-floor showroom, Kiwoo turned to Juhan.
“I don’t quite understand what they’re talking about, but it seems to be going well. Anyway, it’s nice to see you and Eunsu working together harmoniously.”
“How can you tell if we’re getting along or not in just 5 minutes?”
“Even if you’re not, you have to. Anyway, Juhan, you really should be thankful to me.”
“I’d appreciate it more if you start with some solid reasoning before saying that.”
“You know, someone like Eunsu could be a valuable asset in any company. When I asked her to do a short-term job, she was so efficient that I thought about hiring her full-time. But you pleaded with me not to take her to our company.”
At the mention of “pleading,” Juhan’s eyes widened in alarm and he quickly looked around to see if anyone was listening. Then he leaned towards Kiwoo, lowering his voice,
“When did I ever plead with you about that?”
Eunsu didn’t know, and ideally, she would never find out about an old fact:
‘Hey, actually, Eunsu has been working part-time at our company. I’m thinking of hiring her full-time. She agrees.’
‘No, hyung.’
‘Why not? Don’t tell me you’re some clingy ex-boyfriend? If that’s the case, stay away from Eunsu. That’s the best way to protect her safety and your dignity.’
‘It’s not like that. She’s the only person I know who’s trustworthy and knowledgeable about vintage furniture. Hyung should look for someone else.’
‘Eunsu would be crazy to work with you.’
‘Where’s the office? I’ll go tell hyung you recommended me.’
‘Why do I have to be treated like a madman by Eunsu because of you!’
‘Think of it as saving a dear younger brother. I’ll take responsibility.’
After pondering for a while, Kiwoo nodded as if convinced.
“Right. Now that I think about it, it was more like half a threat than a plea.”
“I pleaded with Eunsu, not with you. Anyway, hyung, do you want to look around?”
“No. It looks like it’s going to take a while, so let’s sit somewhere.”
“Alright. Let’s go down.”
Juhan and Kiwoo went downstairs. Somin, who ran into Kiwoo, bowed politely and then headed to the back of the warehouse.
“Sit here for a while.”
Entering a section of the workshop designated as an office space with partitions, Juhan offered Kiwoo a chair in front of his desk. He then went over to the capsule coffee machine.
Kiwoo, leaning back in a chair with a graceful curve connecting the backrest and armrests, admired,
“Wow, a furniture shop owner sure is different. Even the chairs aren’t ordinary. This is really nice. The leather fits the body perfectly.”
“Want to buy one? There are other colors, and I can clean it up nicely and deliver it to you.”
“I am tempted, but hyung is having a hard time these days.”
“Why, too busy with a flood of work and money pouring in non-stop?”
Kiwoo chuckled. While it wasn’t to the extent of money pouring in, his film promotion company was doing quite well, contrary to his modesty.
Juhan, placing a coffee in front of Kiwoo, teased good-naturedly,
“What’s the life of a successful CEO like? I’m curious.”
“You’ll know soon enough when you make it big, but I guess I’ll never know what the life of a man who looks like you is like.”
“Uh… that’s a tough one.”
“Hey, just sit down here and listen. I’m about to scold you.”
Juhan chuckled and sat opposite Kiwoo.
“But, hyung.”
“What.”
“The person you came with today, isn’t she the one you used to date?”
“Yeah, that’s right. You remember? You only saw her once, didn’t you?”
Juhan had been unsure when they entered the store and greeted each other. But something about the image of Kiwoo standing next to her seemed familiar. Upon reflection, he remembered an encounter about a year ago, when Kiwoo’s arm was affectionately around her shoulder.
“Helping your ex-girlfriend shop for her newlywed home…?”
Juhan mumbled to himself. Kiwoo responded nonchalantly,
“Just a friend, a friend. We were close at one point, but now it’s just the right amount of friendship. Like you and Eunsu.”
“…….”
Juhan didn’t say anything. A recent comment from Solhee echoed in his ears.
‘You two can work together every day because you’ve cleared things up and become cool with each other, right?’
So, to others, Eunsu and I appear like that.
Like friends who were once close but have now settled into a comfortable friendship.
A bittersweet smile briefly appeared on Juhan’s lips before fading away.
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
