“Don’t make such a chubby face. Eat this and loosen up a bit.”
“I can’t overlook something like this… Ugh!”
As the appetizer went into her mouth, Yeonwoo’s initially chubby face quickly changed its complexion. The reputation of this place as a gourmet spot seemed genuine.
Seeing Yeonwoo, who was struggling to devour the appetizer, Daebok chuckled.
“There you go. It tastes good, right? Today, I’m treating you, so eat whatever you want!”
“Hmph. Be prepared. I’ll eat three plates.”
Was today some special day? Yeonwoo found Daebok’s unusually kind treatment suspicious.
However, as he said, the taste of the appetizer was indeed exquisite, so there was no reason to complain. Yeonwoo, who had already been feeling melancholic about matters related to Gun, decided to just enjoy the moment while eating delicious food.
With the sweet sounds of musical instruments, the courtesans, dressed in beautiful colors, began to dance gracefully. Daebok, sipping his drink, elbowing Yeonwoo’s side as she diligently ate the appetizer, asked, “Seeing these lovely ladies, don’t you feel your heart flutter or excitement?”
“Well, I don’t really think about it.”
“Hmm…”
Perhaps changing a person was an unreasonable expectation. Daebok, who had brought her here with some expectations, sighed at Yeonwoo’s lackluster response.
Yeonwoo emptied the plate with the appetizer and spoke, “Please enjoy yourself, sir. You’ve spent a lot of money, haven’t you?”
“Me? I don’t particularly care.”
Daebok’s unexpected reaction puzzled Yeonwoo.
He had brought her here, seemingly fond of the brothel. Was that not the case?
Without asking, Daebok, with a nostalgic expression, looked out the window and said, “Ever since I saw Lady Choa, every woman seems like a doll to me…”
Seeing Daebok’s lingering gaze, it was evident that he still couldn’t forget Choa. However, Choa seemed to have some interest in Yeonwoo.
Feeling sorry for Daebok, Yeonwoo quietly put down the appetizer.
In the awkward atmosphere, Yeonwoo looked at Daebok with pity.
“Sir…”
“Don’t say anything. If you want sympathy, ask for a drinking buddy.”
“Sure.”
Yeonwoo quietly filled Daebok’s cup.
The pouring sound was oddly melancholic.
Daebok had come to lift Yeonwoo’s spirits, but instead, Yeonwoo seemed to console Daebok.
Love affairs, be it Yeonwoo’s or Daebok’s, were indeed complex.
Yeonwoo, who usually didn’t drink much, found the bitter alcohol tonight sweeter than life.
Before they knew it, empty bottles littered the floor.
Since most of the bottles were emptied by Daebok, it was needless to say who got drunk.
Yeonwoo, who didn’t drink much but had a weak tolerance, soon got intoxicated.
“This Daebok, you little…hic! Now that I see, you’re a complete romantic…hic!”
“Ah…hic! What do you know, you…hic! can’t understand anything…hic!”
Both of them, thoroughly intoxicated, looked indescribably pitiful.
“This Daebok, you…hic! I like you…hic! Now that I see, you’re completely innocent…hic!”
“Ah…hic! What do you care!…hic! We can’t continue…hic!”
As if lamenting, Yeonwoo pounded her chest with her fist.
“This Daebok, can you… understand my feelings…? Hic! Unable to confess my feelings…hic! You understand my heart that must only watch over you…hic!”
“Well, there are people to see, hic! I don’t even know where my love is…hic!”
Poking Yeonwoo’s cheek with his finger, Daebok said, “You should have someone to look at. You probably don’t even know where your love is, right?”
“Oh, if you’re going to wipe your face like that, do it on me, hic! If you’re going to meet a man with that face, you might as well choose me! I’ll go meet Lady Choa with that face! Hic!”
“Take it! Just take it all! Hic! It’s useless, no need for it, hic!”
Yeonwoo pretended to pinch her cheek and offered it to Daebok.
Daebok took a quick look and frowned.
“That’s exactly it! You deceived me, hic! Ugh!”
“That’s right! I’m a swindler who lies like breathing! Ugh!”
As the two started shedding pitiful tears, the courtesans nearby exchanged glances.
“This is insane. Shouldn’t we kick those people out?”
“Leave them alone. It might boost the alcohol sales.”
Until the moon rose, the duo’s not-so-pleasant mischiefs continued.
Daebok returned home after finishing work later than usual, entering the yard to find the bedroom dark. It seemed like Yeonwoo had gone to bed early.
He thought it was a good thing not to face Yeonwoo directly yet.
Seeing Yeonwoo, who looked so much like Yeonho, would surely shake his determination to forget her.
As Gun was about to enter his room, he noticed something strange.
Yeonwoo’s shoes, which should be placed in front of the bedroom, were nowhere to be seen.
Normally, even if the light was off, the shoes should be visible. Had she not returned home yet?
Since it was well past curfew, Gun started to worry as he waited.
On one hand, he thought maybe he was overreacting.
Yeonwoo was a decent guy with a personal life. Hadn’t she also come home late after going out for leisure?
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.