“I’m not joking, I’m serious. I’ve also needed someone to speak English with, since my only chance to do so has been in meetings with overseas teams. Language needs constant practice and speaking, or it gets forgotten and becomes difficult. What are you doing tomorrow? If you’re okay with it, how about practicing for an hour or two over lunch? I’m fine doing it every weekend.”
“Oh… tomorrow?”
“Ah, do you have a date with your boyfriend on weekends?”
“No! I don’t have a boyfriend! Yes, lunch tomorrow!”
Ji Yeon felt a little surprised by her own spontaneous answer.
“Great. Let me know in advance if there’s a menu you want. I’ll think about where we can go.”
“Yes… Thank you, Manager.”
“Well, shall we part ways after breakfast? Do you need to go right away?”
“No. Good morning.”
Ji Yeon was unable to comprehend this situation that had suddenly been decided.
Practicing English with the director? Every weekend while having lunch?
Is this even allowed? Does he not have a lover? Or does he have one who is very understanding?
Numerous thoughts filled Ji Yeon’s mind, causing confusion when suddenly a delicious smell wafted through the air.
“I’ve been living alone for a long time so I can easily make simple meals. It will be edible at least. I’m not good at Korean food though…”
“I’m good at Korean food, so don’t worry at all. I’m confident!”
Without realizing it, she raised her right hand and spoke.
However, as soon as she became aware of her impulsive action, Ji Yeon quickly shut her mouth and lowered her arm.
‘So I’m good at Korean food, there’s no need to worry. But why did I raise my hand? Eun Ji Yeon, you must be out of your mind because you’re tired.’
She frowned with regret and hung her head, but it was already too late for regrets.
Kang Hyun tilted his head, wondering if Ji Yeon’s words and actions were genuinely amusing, and then he laughed out loud.
“That’s great. So I’ll count on you, Manager Ji Yeon, for Korean food when I want to eat it. I’m looking forward to it, neighbor.”
“I’m sorry.”
“What are you sorry for? Thanks to you, I had fun. Now, the food is ready, let’s eat.”
Unable to erase the smile on his face while looking at Ji Yeon’s sullen expression, Kang Hyun served the food in front of her.
Steaming scrambled eggs and bacon, along with French toast, were enticingly laid out on a large plate.
She took a big bite, and the savory sweet combination was so amazing that a satisfied “Mmm~” sound naturally flowed from her mouth.
Forgetting her earlier embarrassment entirely, it was Ji Yeon who was delighted by the delicious food.
“It’s delicious, Director! It really melts in my mouth.”
“I’m glad it tastes good. I also want to try your Korean food, Ji Yeon, so please invite me soon.”
“Ah! Yes……. Korean food.”
Having a light conversation while eating a delicious breakfast was enjoyable, but as she’d practically pulled an allnighter, fatigue inevitably swept over her.
She had hardly slept recently and the tension had eased after the meeting ended.
“Director, I’ve really enjoyed the meal. I’ll do the dishes.”
“There’s no need. Someone comes to clean every weekend, so they’ll come and tidy it up later. You should go and rest.”
“Understood. Then I’ll take my leave. Thanks for the delicious breakfast, Director. It was really good.”
“I enjoyed eating together as well. And good job on the meeting. See you then.”
“Tomorrow? Ah, yes. English practice. See you tomorrow.”
With an awkward smile, Ji Yeon rose from her seat and headed home.
Just a while ago, she was so tired she could have fallen asleep right away, but once she lay down, sleep didn’t come easily as her mind was filled with the situation from before.
“Why do I keep thinking about it?”
The unrealistically handsome Director’s smiling face kept popping up in her mind even with her eyes closed, causing her to shake her head from side to side.
My Step-brother Is Obsessed With Me (Female-dominant)
A gentle female protagonist vs pitiful in the early stage, and a sick male protagonist in the later stage
Cheng Songer transmigrated into the body of a vicious cannon fodder female supporting character with the same name as her in a female-dominant novel.
In the original story, the cannon fodder female supporting character was inhumane, committing domestic violence, gambling excessively, being lustful, and even wanting to sell her stepbrother to a brothel for money.
As luck would have it, she just happened to transmigrate at this time.
Seeing Cheng Qingzhi biting his lip, enduring the tears in his eyes, looking pitiful, her heart softened.
She stuffed the money back into the Madam’s hand and reached out to him.
“Brother, come home with me.”
