“Has it been almost a year? Even when I came to Korea, I had to deal with work quickly and leave, so it’s been a long time since I’ve seen everyone. I hope everyone’s been doing well. There are new faces as well.”
The Head Manager’s gaze naturally shifted to Ji Yeon.
“I’m Manager Eun Ji Yeon, Head Manager. Nice to meet you.”
Ji Yeon quickly rose and bowed in greeting.
“Nice to meet you, Manager Eun Ji Yeon. I look forward to working with you, I’m Lee Kang Hyun.”
Raising his head, Kang Hyun extended his hand for a handshake with Ji Yeon, and she quickly grasped his large hand.
Kang Hyun sat across from Ji Yeon and joined the dinner party.
The team members seemed curious about Kang Hyun’s stories, asking him question after question, keeping him busy answering them.
In order to fully participate in the dinner party, Kang Hyun took off his suit jacket and hung it on the back of his chair, then rolled up the sleeves of his shirt and downed the drink filled in front of him.
“I need to catch up since I’m late.”
At his refreshingly candid attitude, Deputy Ju Yeon and Deputy So Hee clapped like seals.
“Well, shall we officially start the welcome party for our returning Head Manager and the newly joined Manager Eun Ji Yeon?”
At the Chief’s words, everyone lifted their glasses.
“Please get home safely.”
Starting with Deputy Ju Yeon, one by one they caught taxis and disappeared.
The dinner party, which seemed likely to last all night thanks to the excitement of Kang Hyun’s arrival, had everyone leaving the venue before 11pm, as they had to go to work the next day.
Ji Yeon couldn’t find a taxi in sight, so she called one using a taxi app, but for some reason, she couldn’t catch one.
She was trying to adjust the fare on the app.
A car she had never seen before appeared in front of Ji Yeon, and the window slowly came down.
Inside was Kang Hyun.
“It won’t be easy to catch a taxi at this time, I’ll give you a ride. Get in first.”
“No, Head Manager. I’ll catch a taxi soon, you go ahead.”
“Get in quickly.”
“But…”
Kang Hyun opened the car door.
Though Ji Yeon was uncomfortable, she felt it would be rude to delay any longer, so she had no choice but to sit next to him in the backseat.
As soon as she got into the car, a fresh scent subtly filled the car.
‘This scent! I’ve smelled it somewhere before? Where was it…’
“Where is your home?”
“It’s XX subway station. It’s close from there.”
“Understood. Let’s go.”
With Kang Hyun’s words, the car smoothly set off as if sliding.
“How long have you been in the team?”
“It’s been less than a month, Head Manager.”
“You must be busy getting used to the work.”
“Everyone in the team is kindly teaching me, so I’m learning well. The work is also fun.”
“That’s fortunate. We’ll be starting a new project soon, and you’ll be working more closely with me, so make sure to learn your work well and also build up your stamina.”
“Stamina?”
Ji Yeon looked puzzled, then she remembered that Deputy Ju Yeon once told her that the ‘Head Manager is a workaholic who works day and night, with no weekends.’
“Yes! Don’t worry. I have amazing stamina, so I can handle even the nights.”
A faint smile appeared on Kang Hyun’s lips and then disappeared.
“I look forward to seeing how good your stamina is, Manager Eun Ji Yeon.”
Before she knew it, the car had arrived near Ji Yeon’s house, and after saying their goodbyes, Ji Yeon got out of the car.
Ji Yeon, who had gotten out of the car, stood in her spot until the car disappeared.
“It’s my first time seeing you today, but your voice sounds oddly familiar.”
The sophisticated low voice that lingered in her ears felt somehow familiar.
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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