Luxeng, listed among the top 1000 restaurants in the world for seven consecutive years, was a high-end restaurant so exclusive that even those with money couldn’t always get in.
Sajoon came here to reward Jinwon, a gourmet and excellent love expert, for his contributions.
There was also a plan to bring Mintaehi, who has similar tastes to Jinwon, if Jinwon approved.
“I’ll have three pieces of blue rare tenderloin steak, and prepare a dinner special course for one for the other person.”
As soon as the manager took the order and left, Jinwon entered.
“Did I meet Park Seoryeon here?”
“Who’s that?”
Sajoon was taken aback by Jinwon’s surprised expression.
“The Park Seoryeon who played a significant role in your unrequited love, the one who casually gave that impactful advice to Taehi!”
Ah, the woman who gave that casually profound advice.
“Pay for that room, and order some wine too if you like it.”
“Okay!”
As Jinwon left with a happy expression, Sajoon turned his gaze outside the window.
Even though he had only done what was natural, he felt unusually good, as if wanting to ring a golden bell for anyone he met.
Looking at the Han River tinted with sunset, he slowly opened his eyes, and last Sunday’s methodical yet meticulous events came to mind.
The sound of water in the bedroom, the workout that started on the terrace, the Bluetooth earphones he rarely used, the soft footsteps that blew like a breeze, Mintaehi standing on the terrace doorstep. A phone call and a message that came just in time.
The plan was executed step by step like a puzzle, but honestly, he was not confident. Whether Mintaehi saw that message, remembered it, and cared about it.
It was quite frustrating.
On Friday morning, Mintaehi had called to book seat number 7 at Laurence Café. Naturally, he felt good.
There was a sense of achievement in choosing a famous dessert café for the blind date.
Imagining Mintaehi happily eating dessert, Sajoon smiled.
“Pretending not to be interested.”
Mintaehi was both cute and sly in that way.
Probably the kind of mindset where she didn’t want it for herself but didn’t want others to have it either.
Even such slight interest was good. Better than none at all, and that slight interest could be gradually amplified.
The only concern was showing Mintaehi himself with another woman.
He didn’t like it, but if visual stimulation was necessary for her to realize her feelings, what could he say? Following the experts’ advice had brought her interest this far, so he had to follow it again.
In fact, it was a necessary situation for Sajoon too.
To grasp Mintaehi, who was as elusive as a loach.
He was curious about what she would say in that inescapable situation. Of course, he had no intention of letting her escape.
Then the door opened, and Jinwon entered with Park Seoryeon tagging along.
“I said to pay for her, not to invite her to join us.”
Seeing Park Seoryeon, Sajoon frowned, showing his displeasure.
“Seoryeon said she booked here two months ago, and the friend who was supposed to come with her suddenly couldn’t make it, so she came alone.”
That was her problem.
Sajoon turned his attention back to the window, feigning disinterest.
“Kang Sajoon.”
Reluctantly turning his head at Jinwon’s desperate call, he was met with a pleading look.
“Help, me, out, here.”
Only then did Sajoon look at Park Seoryeon again with narrowed eyes.
Large eyes without double eyelids, a white face, a small and delicate body, short hair fluttering around her neckline. Park Seoryeon, exuding an innocent and fragile image, was indeed Jinwon’s type, just like Min Yeonseo.
When did you swear only Min Yeonseo would do, and now show such fickleness of heart?
“Why don’t you ask Park Seoryeon directly for advice? It might help.”
At Jinwon’s awkwardly smiling suggestion, Sajoon nodded briefly with an indifferent expression.
Jinwon, beaming with a smile, quickly pulled out a chair for Park Seoryeon.
Seoryeon sat down with a gentle smile and a brief bow, but Sajoon ignored her.
Soon, a waiter rolled in a tray.
Though there were three people in the room, Sajoon behaved as if he were alone.
His restrained hand movements, smoothly cutting the steak, were concise yet elegant.
While Sajoon savored the bloody meat, amuse-bouches were set in front of Jinwon and Seoryeon.
Despite his aloof demeanor, the way Sajoon ate, silently chewing his meat slowly, overflowed with sophistication, as if he’d learned manners since childhood.
Drawn to his contrasting behavior and atmosphere, Park Seoryeon couldn’t take her eyes off him.
“The steak here is famous for being made from Migaengsan Korean beef. How does it taste?”
With Sajoon remaining silent, Jinwon quickly answered.
“Should I order your steak first, Seoryeon?”
But Seoryeon, still focused on Sajoon, gently asked again.
“I asked for mine well-done. Eating it rare seems to enhance the flavor of the meat. May I try a piece?”
After swallowing the meat in his mouth, Sajoon finally looked at Seoryeon with a skewed gaze.
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.
