In response to Kitaek’s words, Ga-eul showed a bashful smile. While the congratulations from friends were nice, the ones from him felt more sincere and made her feel good.
After receiving congratulations for a while, Ga-eul, who was reminded of him again, asked Kitaek.
“Why did my paintings suddenly hang in the main spot? Director Park mentioned earlier that they would be in a booth a bit further inside…”
“Is that so?”
“Yes.”
“You must have been very surprised.”
“…Yes, it was nice, but it wasn’t the spot I originally knew. Also, I’m not sure if my painting deserved to be hung there.”
Seeing Ga-eul full of confusion, Kitaek shrugged and responded.
“The exhibition proceeded as planned.”
“…Really?”
“Of course.”
It’s strange. I was definitely informed otherwise…
Despite the confusion, Ga-eul kept muttering that something was odd.
Kitaek, unable to resist a smile creeping up on his lips, opened his mouth.
“It seems Director Park conveyed the wrong information.”
Busy schedules can lead to such mistakes, Kitaek casually explained. Then, looking warmly at Ga-eul, he whispered.
“Yoon Ga-eul’s work is the best, after all.”
A week later, Ga-eul’s good fortune didn’t end with the exhibition.
Ga-eul received a text from Director Park.
[Ms. Ga-eul, could you come to the gallery for a moment today? There’s something important to discuss.]Ga-eul stopped her work and headed straight to the gallery.
Pushing the office door, she found Director Park on a call. He smiled continuously throughout the call, as if he had heard good news.
Ga-eul, thinking she might disturb the call, greeted him by lowering her head.
As she waited on the sofa, Director Park, who had finished the call, approached her, smiling broadly, and spoke loudly.
“Ms. Ga-eul, an interview request has come in.”
“An interview?”
“Yes. It seems Kang Young-gyu, a reporter from the Seoul Ilbo, was deeply impressed by Ms. Ga-eul’s exhibition this time.”
Director Park explained with a friendly smile. Kang Young-gyu is a reporter who mainly interviews popular artists of the month, and this time, he wanted to feature Ga-eul in his article.
“It won’t be difficult. He’ll ask about things related to this exhibition, what kind of paintings you usually draw, mostly focusing on those types of questions. Occasionally, he might ask personal questions, but just answer comfortably.”
An interview… she hadn’t thought about it.
Although Director Park casually said it wasn’t a big deal, in reality, such interviews usually came to well-known artists.
‘I’ve only had two exhibitions so far…’
Ga-eul briefly recalled the day of the exhibition.
It seemed that the fact that her painting was hung in the main spot and that they were all sold on the same day played a significant role.
After finishing the explanation, Director Park, who noticed Ga-eul’s surprise, asked again.
“How about it? I wanted to hear Ms. Ga-eul’s opinion first. It could be a good opportunity, would you like to try?”
After hesitating for a moment, Ga-eul nodded readily. As Director Park said, this was a good opportunity to make her name more widely known.
“Yes, I’ll do it.”
The interview was decided to take place in the gallery’s office.
Originally, it was supposed to be a simple interview between Ga-eul and Reporter Kang Young-gyu at a nearby cafe. However, when Kitaek declared that he would lend his office, the location changed.
Dressed neatly, Ga-eul approached the familiar sedan parked in front of the main building. Today was the day of the interview, and Kitaek, who had personally come to pick her up, brought the car up to the annex.
“I turned on the air conditioner in case it’s hot. Get in quickly.”
As Ga-eul opened the passenger door, Kitaek spoke first. It was now the end of summer, and the remaining heat was intensifying.
Ga-eul replied as she got in, “Thank you for giving me a ride.”
“No problem. I said I’d come to pick you up.”
“Still.”
The car that had moved from Hannam-dong’s main building soon left the small road and started driving on a major road. Ga-eul, thinking about today’s interview, began to feel more and more excited. So, she started talking about various things.
“CEO, this is my first interview, so I’m a bit nervous. How do I look? Is my outfit okay?”
Ga-eul quickly checked her attire and asked.
Looking briefly at Ga-eul’s attire, Kitaek responded confidently, as if it was obvious, “It looks pretty.”
“Oh, no… Besides that, is it suitable for the interview?”
“It’s fine. You chose well. Neat and pretty.”
“Hehe, that’s a relief.”
Taking advantage of the shy and returning question, Kitaek, who provided the desired answer, widened Ga-eul’s cheeks and said, “Yoon Ga-eul, you seem completely excited today.”
“Yes. I’m honestly happy because the reporter seems to have liked my paintings. Besides, I haven’t had many exhibitions before.”
Ga-eul was still in high spirits. Kitaek found Ga-eul’s excitement pleasant to hear and turned off the music altogether.
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
