“Stop playing dumb. Oppa, you’re living together with Team Leader Seo.”
Oh no! Do Hyuk’s heart grew cold.
When Yeon Ji said she had something to talk about, he had anticipated that it would be about Jae In.
However, Do Hyuk never imagined that Jae In would know about their cohabitation.
“We even watched a movie together last Sunday.”
“…!”
Under Yeon Ji’s penetrating gaze, Do Hyuk’s mind became tangled.
‘So it wasn’t that she found out yesterday when she called, she knew all along? How did she find out? It’s not like Seo Jae In mentioned anything…’
As if peering into Do Hyuk’s thoughts, Yeon Ji chuckled.
“You thought I wouldn’t know? It’s written all over you. You act like a guy who intentionally teases a girl he likes, but only to Team Leader Seo.”
Me?
As someone who thought he hid it well, it was a shock to Do Hyuk.
Did other team members notice too?
“We’re not officially dating yet. Why are they living together?”
“You don’t need to know. Mind your own business.”
“Tsk. I might spill the beans to Grandfather!”
“Hey, Yeon Ji!”
Yeon Ji found Do Hyuk’s reaction amusing and burst into laughter.
“Just kidding. I like Team Leader Seo so much, why would I create unnecessary trouble with a guy like you?”
“It’s a secret. Keep it to yourself.”
“Got it. Anyway, you have a remarkable eye for women. Honestly, Team Leader Seo deserves better than you.”
“What’s wrong with me?”
“You’re insensitive, have no sense of your surroundings, a workaholic, socially inept, and your words are cold… Apart from being handsome, you don’t have many redeeming qualities.”
As Yeon Ji unleashed a barrage of criticisms without hesitation, Do Hyuk’s complexion darkened.
“Yeon Ji, you’re crossing the line.”
“But seriously, despite helping you all this time, why hasn’t there been any progress? Seeing what you’re doing, I can’t just sit back.”
“What?”
“Oppa, look at how proactive Manager Han is. Are you afraid of losing Team Leader Seo?”
“…Can you help me? Do you know everything on purpose?”
Instead of answering, Yeon Ji nodded with a pitiful expression.
Suddenly, certain things crossed Do Hyuk’s mind.
Yeon Ji would sometimes unexpectedly enter the team leader’s office and hold onto busy Do Hyuk, rambling about their team members.
He used to think she was bored and chatty, finding it bothersome. But now, thinking back, most of it was about Jae In.
“Team Leader Seo dreams of becoming a pastry chef. She’s going to attend a Japanese confectionery school next year. We should visit her later.”
So, Do Hyuk had already spoken to the director of a Japanese confectionery school, whom he had a good relationship with, and asked him to take care of Jae In.
“Oppa, have you heard of a band called BOC? Team Leader Seo is a fan, so I listened to their songs, and they’re really exciting. They’re having a concert soon, but she couldn’t get tickets, and she was really disappointed.”
Do Hyuk immediately asked Seong Joon for a favor and obtained BOC concert tickets.
He planned to use work as an excuse to invite Jae In out on the Saturday of the performance, saying that he managed to get free tickets.
But before that could happen, Jae In resigned, which disrupted his plans.
Come to think of it, Yeon Ji was the one who pulled Gyu Min away during the company dinner.
“Manager Han, I’m from the same neighborhood. Let’s go together.”
“Then Team Leader Seo can take responsibility as the team leader.”
So, that’s what it was!
Do Hyuk was stunned by the unexpected realization.
With a cheerful smile, Yeon Ji left after leaving a final message.
“Oppa, at least try your best from now on. From what I see, Team Leader Seo doesn’t seem to dislike you either.”
Thud.
The door to the team leader’s office closed.
Laughter kept escaping from Do Hyuk’s mouth, snickering, snickering.
“You’ve grown up a bit, haven’t you? It’s admirable that you know how to help your oppa. By the way, it seems like I’m not disliked?”
It was a relief to feel that his efforts had paid off.
Do Hyuk suddenly remembered last night’s events and blushed alone.
You held it in well, Cha Do Hyuk!
Looking back, it was a dangerous moment.
Thanks to a nonexistent ghost, Do Hyuk felt closer to Jae In.
Both physically and emotionally.
It was 7 o’clock, well past the end of working hours.
Jae In’s gaze kept drifting towards the clock.
Because of the words she had blurted out to Na Hee, she had planned to stay a little longer and have dinner with Do Hyuk as promised.
Seeing Do Hyuk going in and out repeatedly, it seemed like he had the same idea as Jae In.
However.
Unexpectedly, an unwelcome guest, Na Hee, was still in the office.
As a result, both Jae In and Do Hyuk were unable to move.
Na Hee, who had managed to avoid overtime by making a few feeble excuses, willingly stayed behind.
It was as surprising as when Do Hyuk turned down the sandwich.
“Assistant Manager Kang, aren’t you leaving work?”
Jae In cautiously asked, but Na Hee replied curtly.
“Why? Can’t I be here?”
“It’s not that…”
“I’ll handle my own work, so Team Leader Seo can focus on her own.”
Na Hee’s voice was cold.
It was clear that she still held a grudge from the previous incident when she talked about the doctor and the date in front of Do Hyuk.
Even though she had tried her best to impress Do Hyuk, it seemed to have little effect on the increasingly resentful Kang Na Hee.
That image of wasting time hanging around unnecessarily had been deeply engraved, so it was only natural to feel miserable.
So now, is she trying to change her image by working hard, even though it doesn’t suit her?
Jae In felt uncomfortable being around Na Hee, who emitted negative energy.
“Jae In, are you working late again today?”
A soft voice reached her ears, and when she looked toward the entrance, Min Woo was standing there.
“Oh, senior! Are you leaving now?”
“Yeah. Where did Kyu Min go? Haven’t seen him since yesterday.”
“Oh, he’s on a business trip and will be back tomorrow.”
Because of my words, Do Hyuk faithfully sent Kyu Min far away.
“I see. Oh? Assistant Kang is still here too?”
Min Woo was surprised to see Na Hee working overtime for the first time.
Na Hee automatically smiled and said, “Yes, I had a lot of work today.”
Wow, the gap is so huge!
Jae In was speechless, her mind blown.
“Jae In, if you’re not busy, want to grab a drink on the first floor?”
Upon hearing Min Woo’s words, Jae In unknowingly glanced at the team leader’s office.
“Assistant Kang is still holding the fort, so it might be difficult to have dinner with the team leader today… Is it okay if I go out for a moment?”
Jae In smiled and stood up.
“Sure, it’s fine for a while.”
“Oh my, you two seem really close.”
Na Hee made a pointed remark.
“Is that so? Jae In and I have been friends since college.”
“Senior, let’s go.”
Jae In hurriedly pushed Min Woo forward.
Because she didn’t know what strange things Na Hee might say if the lock was undone.
Meanwhile, Na Hee, left alone as Jae In left her seat, peered into the team leader’s office slyly.
“Ah, it’s hard to sit here forcefully. By the way, is there really something going on between Assistant Seo and the team leader?”
Jae In and Do Hyuk being together in the break room kept bothering her.
“It won’t work. I should be more proactive with the team leader.”
Just as Na Hee was staring firmly at the closed team leader’s office, a message from Woo Jin arrived at the perfect timing.
“My mother is really happy to hear that Na Hee wants to meet. She suggested having dinner this Saturday. Is that okay?”
Na Hee had to match Woo Jin’s mother’s mood while she was already struggling to catch Do Hyuk’s attention.
Annoyance surged, and a cold voice descended upon Na Hee, who frowned.
“Assistant Kang, where did Assistant Seo go?”
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Turns Out He’s Been Secretly in Love with Me
One-line summary: He acts like he doesn’t like her but is actually playing hard to get.
Synopsis:
Xu Muzhou like her. He has liked her for a very long time, and through repeated schemes, he finally closed the distance with her.
But this is still far from enough.
He wants to be the one who stands out among her many suitors, to fight for her attention, and to make her take the initiative to pursue him.
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