Contrary to Ji Yeon’s complex feelings, the cloudless blue sky was remarkably clear and beautiful.
The rooftop garden in the afternoon, after lunchtime, looked peaceful, with only one or two people taking a brief respite.
The collaboration with author Kwon Ji Su was over, and the advertisement production was complete.
Now, with only exposing the completed advertisements and content to the media left, there were about two weeks remaining in her role as the project task force.
In her spare time, Ji Yeon had been busy delving into the backgrounds of Cha Seung Jo and Cha Min Woo, father and son.
But amidst the busyness, she also enjoyed dates with Kang Hyun little by little.
Last weekend, she had made time to meet Kang Hyun’s friends.
“Kang Hyun, I’m so nervous.”
In Kang Hyun’s car heading to the destination, Ji Yeon was so nervous that she tightly clasped and fidgeted with her hands, unaware that they were sweating.
“Why are you trembling so much, Ji Yeon? Just think of it as meeting friends. There’s nothing to be nervous about.”
“How can I not be? It’s my first time meeting my boyfriend’s friends…”
“All my friends are really funny guys. And good guys too. I talk about you so often, they might already think of you as their friend. Please understand if they act too familiar.”
Suddenly remembering something, Kang Hyun chuckled to himself.
“You talked about me often? What did you say?”
“Um… that you’re very pretty and smart, but sometimes a bit clumsy, which is just adorable?”
“What is that! It feels like the focus of the conversation was on me being clumsy… What else did you say?”
Ji Yeon, a bit flustered, pressed Kang Hyun for more.
“The rest is a secret. Don’t worry, I only said good things.”
“Tch… I don’t think so.”
Ji Yeon pretended to be offended but was filled with joy inside.
The thought of her boyfriend sharing stories about her with his friends made Ji Yeon very happy.
“Kang Hyun, you must have said it’s a secret because you’re caught.”
Ji Yeon’s statement was followed by a loud laugh from Kang Hyun’s friend, Lee Jang Woo.
“When Kang Hyun first told us he was interested in Ji Yeon, you should’ve seen how much he worried. He said his dating skills had died over the years and didn’t know what to do. How to naturally increase their meetings as they work at the same company, and what if she feels pressured, and so on!”
The other friends around agreed with Jang Woo’s story, nodding and saying, ‘Yes, that’s right.’
“Every time we met or talked, it was all about Ji Yeon. Such a cute guy!”
“Stop it.”
Kang Hyun, suddenly feeling shy, tried to stop his friends.
“They said he fell for you at first sight. This guy always bragged about how he looks at intelligence and personality, saying love at first sight was not for him… And every time he sees you or meets you, he likes you even more. He even complained to us. It was a fresh experience for us, hearing such things from Kang Hyun. Ji Yeon, you’ve completely changed him.”
Kang Hyun, who had been pondering the time he thoughtlessly spent, wanted to deepen his relationship with Ji Yeon.
Always feeling Ji Yeon was too good for him, Kang Hyun shared his worries with his friends, which made Ji Yeon feel grateful, happy, and blessed.
At the gathering at Lee Jang Woo’s house, which included Kang Hyun and Ji Yeon, four couples gathered.
In the large backyard of the spacious house, there was equipment for an outdoor BBQ, and tables filled with food and drinks.
Ji Yeon, who usually saw Kang Hyun’s restrained demeanor at work, found it fascinating to watch him happily chatting and raising his voice with his friends.
Besides Kang Hyun’s friends, their wives or girlfriends were also present, and they all seemed close, as if they had known each other for a long time.
“It’s so great to see you, Ji Yeon. We’ve always felt sorry for Kang Hyun coming alone.”
The woman introduced as Lee Jang Woo’s wife kindly started a conversation with Ji Yeon.
“We three became couples quite early, so we’ve seen Kang Hyun being single for over five years. He always joined in our gatherings and seemed happy, but at times, he looked lonely… We all felt a pang in our hearts seeing him like that.”
As she handed Ji Yeon a cocktail glass, the people nearby clinked their glasses with hers.
“So he always refused our blind date setups, and now he’s brought such a wonderful and beautiful girlfriend.”
“Thank you.”
“Let’s get along well from now on. We can meet often together, or you and I can meet separately if you like.”
For Ji Yeon, who had been married but never had a boyfriend before, all these experiences were new and unfamiliar.
She wondered if everyone was always this friendly… or if it was just Kang Hyun’s people who were so nice.
“Thank you. I’m always open. I’ll give you my contact later. Please share yours too.”
The scent of grass wafted up from the sprawling lawn where the sprinklers were turning, and all the food laid out was delicious.
Seeing Kang Hyun laughing heartily with good people made Ji Yeon feel happy too.
“Feeling less nervous now? My friends are all chatterboxes, aren’t they?”
Kang Hyun, who had been talking with his friends, sneakily came over to Ji Yeon and asked.
“No, not at all! It’s so enjoyable. How can everyone be so kind and fun…”
“I’m glad you’re having a good time. My friends are praising you a lot, saying you’re very pretty and have great taste. They also love the food you brought.”
Ji Yeon had brought some Korean dishes, not wanting to come empty-handed.
“I’m glad they like it.”
“Thank you.”
“For what?”
“For being my girlfriend. And for getting along so well with my friends.”
“I should be the one thanking you. I’m so grateful for the warm welcome. I really want to meet again.”
Kang Hyun’s friends knew Kwon Ji Su.
Most of them had studied in the USA around the same time, and two had attended the same school as Kang Hyun, so they knew Ji Su well.
When Kang Hyun was dating Ji Su, he often sought advice from his friends.
Kwon Ji Su, who had suddenly disappeared.
And then, just as shamelessly, reappeared, suggesting they get back together as if nothing happened.
Ji Su, who didn’t want to meet Kang Hyun’s friends.
As a result, Kang Hyun’s friends also hesitated to meet with Ji Su, and Kang Hyun often found himself troubled between his girlfriend and friends.
“Kang Hyun, Ji Yeon is such a wonderful person, isn’t she? I can see why you fell for her. My wife keeps saying Ji Yeon is a really good person. You’ve done well, buddy.”
Jang Woo, who always cared for and looked after Kang Hyun like a brother, subtly praised Ji Yeon, making Kang Hyun feel secretly proud.
It was the first time for Kang Hyun to introduce a girlfriend to his friends and receive such compliments.
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
