“Grandfather! Why ask such a question?”
A flustered Hye Ju reprimanded, causing CEO Im to laugh and apologize.
“I was being thoughtless. I couldn’t help my curiosity. I apologize.”
“No, it’s okay. I’m not married.”
“I see.”
CEO Im wore a satisfied smile.
Watching him, Jae In felt very uncomfortable.
It felt as if she had willingly entered a thief’s den with treasures in hand.
‘Why is today like this? Everyone seems overly interested in the Team Leader.’
Jae In sneaked a glance at Do Hyuk.
Even if it was just for a moment, his delicate yet manly features were deeply etched into Jae In’s eyes.
‘Pull yourself together, Seo Jae In! He’s just needlessly handsome.’
Jae In unconsciously clenched her hands and bit her lip.
“You might have seen our production line and storage warehouse, but there’s no facility in this industry that’s as equipped as ours. You won’t regret partnering with us.”
“Thank you. We’ll review and contact you.”
“We’re the ones asking for the favor.”
CEO Im and Do Hyuk exchanged pleasantries with smiles.
After the meeting, it was already past 5 pm.
Do Hyuk, after a brief thought, spoke up.
“Thanks to you, I’ve seen the secondary processing well. I’d like to personally inspect the primary production line now, is that possible?”
The refining and selection of freshly harvested kelp and other seaweeds took place at the primary processing plant in Geogeum Island.
“Of course. It’s crucial for you to check our facilities and sanitation. It’s just a 30-minute drive from here. Let’s leave right away.”
Hearing CEO Im’s words, Jae In looked shocked.
“Team Leader, considering our current start, we might be cutting it close to reach Wando, right?”
They were supposed to spend the night in Wando and had a supplier meeting scheduled for 10 am the following day, Thursday.
CEO Im reassured the worried Jae In.
“If we leave now, we can be back by 8 pm.”
“Even so…”
“I’d appreciate it.”
Do Hyuk abruptly stood up.
Jae In had no choice but to follow.
‘He’s so thorough in his work. Sigh.’
Both Do Hyuk and Jae In, along with CEO Im, boarded Hye Ju’s car and headed straight for Geogeum Island.
Rrrrrrr. Rrrrrrr.
As they were about to enter Nokdong Port, the entrance to Geogeum Island, a call came in for CEO Im.
“What? How did that happen?”
After ending the call with a grave look, CEO Im hesitated and said,
“I’m deeply sorry, but there seems to be a problem with our production line which needs fixing. They mentioned it’ll be operational by tomorrow. Would it be possible to visit then?”
“Excuse me?”
Jae In, seated in the co-driver’s seat, turned around in surprise.
“I truly apologize. It’s an uncommon issue, especially now…”
“It’s okay. Then, let’s plan to visit tomorrow.”
Hearing Do Hyuk’s decision, Jae In’s eyes widened.
“Team Leader, what about our 10 am meeting tomorrow?”
“Please request a postponement to the afternoon. Do it now.”
The resolve in Do Hyuk’s face showed he was determined to see the primary processing plant.
“Yes, understood.”
Jae In replied, feeling drained.
What a challenging day it had been, from losing her mobile phone, Yeon Ji’s accident, being on a business trip with Do Hyuk whom she tried to avoid, to now the machinery breakdown.
‘I just hope nothing else goes wrong before bedtime…’
For Jae In, the day felt especially long.
A little later, Jae In and her group were seated by the window on the second floor of the largest raw fish restaurant in Nokdong Port.
This place, which CEO Im introduced as his regular spot, offered an expansive view of the open sea, as if it was just an arm’s length away.
The unique charm of the small port, paired with the romantic atmosphere, was palpable.
Having skipped breakfast and barely touched lunch, Jae In’s mouth gaped open at the lavish spread brimming with fresh sashimi and seafood.
Pushing all concerns aside, Jae In decided to feast.
“CEO Im, everything is truly delicious. Thank you.”
“I’m glad. Please eat a lot, hehe.”
CEO Im cheerfully smiled and discreetly asked Do Hyuk, who was quietly eating across from him,
“Pardon my curiosity, Team Leader Cha, but is there someone special in your life?”
Caught off guard by the sudden question, both Do Hyuk and Jae In looked at each other almost simultaneously.
There was a fleeting spark between the two diagonally seated individuals.
Jae In quickly averted her eyes from Do Hyuk’s gaze back to the table.
“Grandfather! Why would you ask such a thing?”
Although Hye Ju, seated next to Do Hyuk, reprimanded with a flushed face, CEO Im was unfazed.
“It’s not work hours, so what’s the harm? From a man’s perspective, Team Leader Cha seems like an excellent prospect for a husband. I was just curious.”
“People nowadays consider such personal questions inappropriate!”
“Really? Team Leader Cha, I’m old-fashioned, so I apologize if I was rude. Did I upset you?”
“No, not at all. Thank you for the compliment.”
Do Hyuk gave a modest smile towards the slightly embarrassed CEO Im.
Then, CEO Im, not giving up, once again inquired,
Male lead is a Love-Obsessed Merman
When he discovers she has gone, he risks everything to pursue her on land, enduring agonizing pain to transform his tail into human legs…
One-line summary: Male lead chases female lead. The male lead’s love is a bit sick, an invincible love brain.
Synopsis
During a voyage at sea, Jiang Yang accidentally captures a merman.
Servant: I heard that mermen are fierce and brutal.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman obediently rubbing her palm like a puppy: “You call this fierce and brutal?”
Servant: I heard that mermen have no human nature.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman with wet puppy eyes, obsessively calling her ‘A Yang’ like a childish infant: “You call this having no human nature?”
With great difficulty, she releases the merman back into the sea and returns to shore.
Who would have thought that in less than half a month, the merman, who should have been freely wandering in the South China Sea, would shed his scales, endure the pain of losing his tail, transform into human legs, and come ashore to find her?
He kneels at her feet, rubbing her palm, with merman tears rolling down: “A Yang, don’t abandon me.”
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