“I think it’s better for the head of the department to think about it directly. I consider a proposal as something sincere. You should think about what Mrs. would like and prepare for the process, thinking about it yourself to make it a genuine proposal.”
At that moment, Seoa was learning to cook from Yeonsuk.
Since Hajun liked Yeonsuk’s cooking, it seemed wise for Seoa to learn from Yeonsuk rather than attending a cooking academy. The primary purpose of learning to cook was to make delicious meals for Hajun.
“It’s good to teach, but… be careful not to get hurt. If you get hurt, you might have to write a resignation letter.”
In response to Yeonsuk’s very serious expression, Seoa clapped her hands.
“Ah… don’t worry! Even if I get hurt, it won’t come to that!”
“Still, please don’t get hurt. How much would the young master be hurt if even a scratch appeared on these beautiful hands?”
Seoa gently lifted the corners of her mouth and nodded her head. It was fine if she got hurt, but she didn’t want Hajun to feel pain.
“I’ll be careful.”
“But, young master, is your left hand also injured?”
“What?”
“This morning, you meticulously placed side dishes on the spoon…”
Seoa blinked her large eyes. Of course, she did it because it was difficult to use chopsticks with her left hand. What went wrong?
“Is it because it’s difficult to use chopsticks with your left hand?”
“Hmph.”
When Yeonsuk burst into laughter without warning, Seoa felt perplexed. What could be so funny?
“I have to tell you this. I must. Our young master is adorable.”
“What?”
“When the young master was young, he hurt his right hand while exercising. He learned how to use chopsticks with his left hand at that time and got good at it. Sometimes, for good brain activity, he used his left hand to eat, especially if Mrs. fed him.”
“What?”
Hajun wasn’t working and was searching the internet to find out what kind of proposal would be good.
Certainly, she would probably like any event, but he wanted to do an event that she would like even more.
Recalling what Seoa had said so far, he could only imagine her reaction, and he felt overwhelmed with excitement.
He also realized why Seokhoon had told him to look it up himself. During the time he spent looking it up, he could think more deeply about Seoa, and he, who knew her best, would be able to know what event she would like the most.
Then, he opened a file where he had collected pictures taken with Seoa because he missed her.
From photos taken by reporters to the first picture taken together at an amusement park. Unconsciously, Hajun couldn’t take his eyes off himself with a bright smile on the monitor.
Knock, knock,
At that moment, the knocking sound broke the silence in the quiet office, and Hajun’s attention snapped back.
Checking the time, it was already lunchtime.
The time he spent thinking about Seoa and sending her pictures turned out to be an entire hour. It felt embarrassing to waste such a significant time for someone like Hajun, who was efficient and practical, but he didn’t regret it because it was a meaningful time.
He promised himself to work harder to make up for the wasted time and opened his mouth.
“Come in.”
The door opened, and Seokhoon entered. However, he left the door open. Normally, he would close the door and report quietly, so was someone else coming in?
“Someone has come to assist with your work until you recover, Director.”
An employee? Hajun hadn’t given such an instruction. Was it because his father was worried and had found someone to help? But he could handle it alone, and he couldn’t just send away someone who had already been hired. What should he do? As Hajun was perplexed, Seokhoon spoke.
“Please come in. Mrs.”
Mrs.? What?! Mrs.?! Hajun’s eyes widened significantly.
And at the end of Seokhoon’s gaze, when the figure revealed itself through the open door, Hajun’s heart pounded wildly.
“Hello, Director. From today, I will be assisting you, Director. My name is Han Seoa. Nice to meet you.”
Seoa, with her long wavy hair tied tightly, bowed deeply.
Hajun momentarily doubted his eyes and ears. He thought he might have gone crazy from missing her too much.
At that moment, the clouds blocking the sun outside the office window cleared, and the long sunlight streamed in, illuminating her as if an angel had descended.
Hajun, lost in thought, glanced between Seoa and Seokhoon.
“Director, you know it’s a joke, right?”
As Seokhoon finished speaking, Seoa, who was holding a lunchbox, lifted it high and smiled brightly.
“Ah…”
Hajun felt a bit disappointed. In that short moment, he had various thoughts.
Seeing Seoa at the company was good, but it might be better to take advantage of the vacation to do what he wanted. Also, being alone with her in the office might distract him from work. However, he didn’t want to stop her if she insisted.
“Well, I’ll have lunch with Secretary Hee then.”
Seokhoon, who was watching the situation, closed the door and left. Only then did Hajun come to his senses, stood up, and approached her.
“You learned cooking from your aunt and made a lunchbox?”
“Yes! Since time was tight, my aunt did most of it. It took a long time when I tried to do it myself while learning.”
Taking the lunchbox from her, Hajun moved to the sofa.
“Take it easy. If you tell me in advance, I would have waited quietly without eating.”
“This kind of thing is more touching if it’s kept a secret.”
As Seoa, sitting on the sofa, said with a slightly pouting expression, Hajun, sitting next to her, lightly kissed her.
Surprised, Seoa widened her eyes and looked at the door.
“Everyone went out to eat.”
Right, he had said that. Well, that’s fortunate, but why does it not feel fortunate? Avoiding her warm gaze, Hajun opened the lunchbox.
But Hajun kissed her again.
“What is it? Quickly, look at the lunchbox. I’ve beautifully plated it.”
“I missed you.”
When Seoa’s gaze turned toward the 5-tiered lunchbox, Hajun kissed her again.
Hajun had seen her in the morning, and it had only been four hours, yet her expression was like a child who had been away for a long time.
“Honey, didn’t you miss me?”
“I missed you… I missed you, so I made an excuse about the lunchbox to come see you.”
“Then you have to look at me. Why do you keep looking elsewhere?”
Hajun used one hand to pull her slender waist closer, pressing his body against hers.
Seoa didn’t dislike his actions, but public displays of affection in a place where others could come were embarrassing for her, so she tried to push him away.
“The food is getting cold. If it gets cold, it won’t taste good…”
“Let’s start with the appetizer.”
Seoa’s pupils flickered dimly. Appetizer? Surely, it couldn’t be what I’m thinking, right? Is he teasing me again?
But Hajun’s eyes were filled with intense desire, suggesting otherwise.
My Step-brother Is Obsessed With Me (Female-dominant)
A gentle female protagonist vs pitiful in the early stage, and a sick male protagonist in the later stage
Cheng Songer transmigrated into the body of a vicious cannon fodder female supporting character with the same name as her in a female-dominant novel.
In the original story, the cannon fodder female supporting character was inhumane, committing domestic violence, gambling excessively, being lustful, and even wanting to sell her stepbrother to a brothel for money.
As luck would have it, she just happened to transmigrate at this time.
Seeing Cheng Qingzhi biting his lip, enduring the tears in his eyes, looking pitiful, her heart softened.
She stuffed the money back into the Madam’s hand and reached out to him.
“Brother, come home with me.”
