After opening a beer can, Song Kang took a sip. He was relieved that beer was the only drink she didn’t refuse.
As they drank a sip, then another, the mood of the two began to loosen slightly.
However, now that they were sitting like this without any awkwardness, there was nothing to talk about. Song Kang thought about what topic could break the silence.
“Prosecutor Jin Line, your profile seems impressive. Is there a reason you work so hard?”
“When you go to the law library at Korea University, everyone works as hard as I do.”
It was a humble answer if she was being humble, and an indifferent one if she was being indifferent. Line didn’t seem to enjoy talking about herself, so Song Kang shifted the conversation to his own story.
“I saw it in the materials sent from the law firm, but I graduated from a foreign university.”
“Elite course for chaebol heirs, something like that?”
Line seemed uninterested in such a cliché background.
“I went abroad because I wasn’t confident in the college entrance exam.”
Line looked skeptical. She seemed slightly more interested in this story.
“Really. A bit of rebellion was added to that.”
Line laughed sarcastically, as if it was unbelievable. Rebellion was not a word that suited Director Na Song Kang.
The expression “self-assertion” seemed more appropriate. Come to think of it, he had dropped out of the master’s program in physical education. He wanted to major in sports.
“So, you dropped out. Chairman Na wouldn’t just let his third-generation chaebol son become a gym teacher, would he?”
It was an accurate observation. Song Kang had studied abroad to avoid living in the same space as the Goldmorans and their children and to put down roots while managing Taesung’s overseas branch.
He had used the excuse of studying for his master’s and doctoral degrees to avoid returning to Korea, but Chairman Na had a different opinion.
In the end, he had brought him back to Korea, using the excuse that he couldn’t continue the master’s program in business administration. If he had said he wanted to study for a master’s degree in business administration, he might have stayed in Korea in some way.
Because Chairman Na believed that his only son was Na Song Kang, then and now.
Certainly, here’s the English translation of the Korean paragraph you provided:
“That’s right. I wanted to stay out because I didn’t like being at home, but it didn’t work out as planned.”
“Was the military also a refuge for you?”
“National defense duty is a given, isn’t it?”
Line nodded as if acknowledging. Then, she reached for a can next to her.
“Have you finished it all?”
“Yes.”
It was fascinating to see Line, who easily brushed off any delicacies, voluntarily eating something.
“Are you sure you’re okay? You’re not drinking too hastily, are you?”
Line chuckled at Song Kang’s words. Then, she tried to open the can, but he reached out and opened it for her.
He wondered what Line found enjoyable in life, but he was relieved that she seemed to like this particular beer.
“I really like this world’s beer. I’ve never traveled abroad except for business trips… When I was in school, I was studying… When I was at the prosecutor’s office, I was investigating…”
“Well, let’s consider this beer a world tour. Shall we?”
Line nodded, gazing at the beer can. Her words seemed a bit bitter to Song Kang.
“When this case is over, I’ll send you on a trip as a reward.”
He wanted to send her off right away, but he had come to realize that she wouldn’t leave happily if he told her to leave work behind and go.
“When this case is over, where will I be?”
Song Kang raised a Hawaii beer can and proposed a toast to her.
“How about Hawaii?”
Line didn’t respond, but their cans clinked together. Song Kang was sincere. He felt sorry for her, who should be enjoying her youth but couldn’t, and he wondered if it was a good idea to involve her in this case.
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
“Do you regret going with me? Don’t you ever regret it? At this time, you could have taken a break, traveled, and enjoyed your freedom.”
“Regret, huh?”
Line replied without hesitation.
“What do you regret for?”
Song Kang asked, secretly worried.
“Do you not know? Really?”
Seeing Line’s voice filled with tension, it seemed that her regret was not about missing romance.
“Am I making you uncomfortable by pointing it out?”
Line avoided eye contact and took a sip of beer.
“Are you upset?”
“No.”
That was another unexpected response. However, with just that short answer, he couldn’t figure out what was going on in her mind.
“I wish you would talk about it in more detail.”
Line avoided the question, and the more she did, the more Song Kang’s curiosity grew.
“Am I too pushy?”
“Well… It’s not that.”
If it wasn’t that, then what was it? He wished she would tell him. Line bit her lower lip as if struggling and finally spoke.
“I don’t like it because I don’t have anything to say when you’re right. And you always understand and listen well. Plus, you make an effort to improve, and I’m always grateful for that.”
Unlike Line, who had difficulty expressing herself, Song Kang openly revealed his feelings.
Line had no words to say, and Song Kang’s gaze turned to her pink lips. For a moment, he almost had different thoughts but quickly pulled himself together and checked the time.
“Time has passed so quickly. It’s getting late. I should rest because I have to go to work again tomorrow. I’ll be leaving now.”
Song Kang left the place in a hurry, fearing that if he drank more in this space, he might make a mistake.
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.
