There was no need to create an embarrassing situation for no reason.
Besides, she wasn’t close enough to Do Hyuk to share a sandwich with him.
They had never even eaten a meal together.
After contemplating various thoughts, Jae In came to a conclusion.
Let’s eat it alone.
Quickly!
Secretly!
Jae In glanced at the team leader’s office, afraid that Do Hyuk might come out, and began to eat the sandwich.
“Geez, it’s not like I’m conducting a spy mission or anything…”
How long had passed?
Even though the surroundings were silent, it felt too silent.
Feeling anxious, Jae In took a bite of the sandwich, but as she did, she froze like a statue.
Do Hyuk was standing across from her, silently looking down at Jae In.
“I got caught eating alone!”
Feeling embarrassed, Jae In’s face turned bright red.
“TTeam leader!”
Because her mouth was full of sandwich, it was hard for her to speak properly.
Do Hyuk, with a stern face, asked the flustered Jae In.
“Team Assistant Seo, is it delicious?”
Ah…
So it means, “Is it delicious when you eat alone?”
“Well, it’s really delicious… I mean… this isn’t something I bought… you, Team Leader, gave it to me.”
In an instant, a wrinkle appeared on Do Hyuk’s forehead.
“I gave it?”
Ah…
So it means, “I didn’t give my portion?”
Do Hyuk’s complexion darkened.
“Oh, maybe he feels offended?”
Jae In hastily offered him the remaining piece of the sandwich.
“WWould you like to have it?”
“It’s fine.”
Do Hyuk replied with a cold tone and abruptly left.
“Look at that. I told you it’s fine. But… I hope he’s not upset, right?”
Jae In anxiously stared at the direction Do Hyuk left…
…
That’s how it was.
The one who gave me that sandwich at that time was the team leader.
Jae In covered her warm cheeks with both hands.
So that’s why I seemed upset back then.
I thought they understood my gratitude, but they misunderstood, thinking it was from someone else.
The next day, I was so conscious of the low pressure weather.
If it had been from me, I should have said so.
In the next moment,
Jae In realized one thing.
“‘Wait, does that mean you already had feelings for me back then?'”
Jae In finally felt like she had solved the last puzzle.
“If that’s the case, then what about now?”
The most reasonable inference she could make now was that he had prepared it for Jae In, who had overslept and skipped breakfast.
Kindhearted Do Hyuk, but could there be such a discord?
At that moment, Yeon Ji whispered softly to Jae In.
“Team Assistant Seo, isn’t something strange about the team leader these days?”
“Huh? What do you mean?”
Jae In awkwardly laughed, feeling pricked by a thorn.
“He’s suddenly behaving differently.”
“Well, that’s… ”
“And this is just my guess, but it seems like the team leader is living with someone. Probably a woman.”
In an instant, Jae In was so surprised that she almost dropped the sandwich.
Her breath caught, and her heart started beating rapidly.
“…Why would she make such an absurd guess?”
“At the company dinner, it was so obvious that he was referring to someone as a puppy. The team leader doesn’t seem like someone who would keep pets.”
Ah, so that’s what it was.
That’s where it stood out.
Oh no!
She had parents and friends.
Jae In blamed herself for bringing up the topic of a dog.
Yeon Ji continued speaking.
“And, above all, the team leader has become gentler than before. It’s definitely because of a woman.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes, that’s just my intuition.”
Yeon Ji smiled brightly, like a detective who had finished deducing.
Yeon Ji, it seems like you can lay a trap.
Jae In worried that she might have inadvertently revealed something to Yeon Ji.
Rrrrrrr.
Rrrrrrr.
That night, as she finished washing up and drying her hair, Jae In’s phone rang.
[Dear Mom]“Mom!”
Jae In, have you eaten?
Note: The passage has been translated according to the guidelines provided. The names of the characters have been romanized to maintain consistency.
“How’s the store, Mom? Have you found a new place?”
“Well, actually, that’s why I called. We’ve decided to open a bakery cafe on the outskirts of Hwasun next year.”
“Really? That’s fantastic news!”
“The building owner was very kind, so we got a great deal on the contract. It used to be a cafe, so we can manage it within the budget without spending much on materials. It’s like a stroke of luck.”
Jae In felt relieved. Her mother’s voice was filled with happiness.
“That’s such a relief.”
“And that’s not all. After we were told to move out for reconstruction, unexpectedly, a social welfare center nearby placed a group order, as if the heavens took pity on us. It was a rare occurrence. And then, word spread, and nursing homes and childcare facilities started placing orders one after another. They even proposed regular contracts. With so many regular customers, our daily sales tripled.”
Unbelievable! It was like a miracle story.
Jae In’s happiness made her raise her voice unintentionally.
“Really? That’s amazing! Things are finally turning around.”
“Yes, indeed. If things had gone well earlier, you wouldn’t have had to waste the money you worked so hard to save.”
Suddenly, her mother’s voice softened.
“Jae In, I’m really sorry.”
“It’s okay. I don’t need it anymore. I received a scholarship, so I don’t have to spend the money.”
“I can’t express enough how grateful I am to that school. Anyway, Jae In, prepare well for your study abroad. Your mom and dad are working hard to pay you back.”
“You don’t have to, Mom. Take care of your health and work.”
Note: The passage has been translated according to the guidelines provided. The names of the characters have been romanized to maintain consistency.
“Don’t worry about me and take care of yourself. Oh, snap out of it. Did you put the side dishes in the refrigerator?”
“…Yes?”
Side dishes?
Suddenly, Jae In’s spine shivered.
“Your mother has been busy lately, and she forgot to mention that she sent a package. It should arrive this evening. Did you receive it well?”
Oh my goodness!
That meant the package was delivered to Jae In’s original house.
It could be a dangerous situation if her mother found out.
“Oof course, I put them in properly.”
“Since it was pickled as soon as it was made, eat it while it’s fresh.”
“Yes, I will.”
Gulp.
Freshly made pickled seafood was one of Jae In’s favorite side dishes.
Just imagining the spicy and tender flavor melting in her mouth made her salivate uncontrollably.
“Jae In, did you freeze the clams in the icebox? I’m getting confused whether I sent them or not.”
“What? Well…”
“Did you properly check the package, young lady?”
Jae In’s heart raced.
“Yyes! There were clams too.”
“Thank goodness. Anyway, eat them diligently. Let’s talk when they’re all gone.”
“Yes, I’ll enjoy them. Thank you, Mom.”
“You’re welcome. Taking care of my only daughter.”
Jae In felt her mother’s love and tears welled up in her eyes.
After ending the call, Jae In checked the time.
It was already past 10 p.m.
To visit her old house and return, it would be well past 1 a.m.
Moreover, Jae In had to give a progress report on the new product development to Do Hyuk the next morning.
“The report is in its final stages, but I don’t have time to go and pick up the package… What should I do?”
As she pondered with her chin in her hand, Jae In suddenly clapped her hands.
“Oh, right! Yura is there!”
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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.
