“I really don’t know what the purpose of the visit was.”
In the end, they couldn’t even offer condolences.
“It’s too far to think they just came for a visit. Besides, the distance is too great. Moreover, I haven’t had a decent meal.”
As we were being chased out of Namgung Se Ga, I muttered with pursed lips. Danmokbi and Jegal Min, who went out with me, seemed to share the same thoughts. Especially Jegal Min seemed very angry.
“I said from the beginning, why expose the family situation to other Se Ga people! They are people who can’t see a step ahead.”
“That’s right.”
In the end, Jegal Min was right. Trying to bring in other Se Ga people and being expelled themselves, only showing their shortcomings, it was shameful.
Whether the people from Namgung Se Ga would engage in infighting or be embarrassed, it didn’t concern me. Thinking of my friend, I clicked my tongue.
“I wonder if Ryeo is okay.”
At my muttering, Jegal Min nodded with a serious expression.
“That’s right. Seeing yesterday’s atmosphere, they might attack Ryeo at any moment.”
Namgung Shin and Namgung’s wife couldn’t stay silent either. Thinking about Namgung Ryeo surrounded by people entirely hostile to her, my heart pounded with anxiety. Jegal Min, who shared the same thoughts as me, said seriously,
“Should we secretly take Ryeo to our Jegal house now?”
Our Jegal house! Above all, it was almost like declaring allegiance to Namgung Se Ga. When Jegal Min said that, I covered my mouth with my hand and exclaimed.
“Is that a proposal?”
“N-No, it’s not…”
Jegal Min’s face turned as red as an apple again. Knowing it wasn’t the right time, I couldn’t help but smile mischievously because it was too amusing to tease Jegal Min.
While I was teasing Jegal Min, Danmokbi, who was silently walking, slightly widened her eyes and pointed with her finger.
“There.”
“Huh?”
The place where Danmokbi’s finger pointed. There was an unexpected person. I was surprised and pursed my lips.
“Ryeo?”
“Yaho, Yeon-ah!”
The person holding a round bundle was none other than Namgung Ryeo. I approached her with a mixture of joy and surprise. Then, holding Namgung Ryeo’s hands, I asked,
“How are you here?”
Namgung Ryeo stuck out her tongue slightly and laughed mischievously.
“How, you ask? I sneaked out secretly.”
“What?”
To make a fuss and run away. They probably wouldn’t have been careless, but escaping with the skills she showed was impressive, and her boldness in fleeing despite leaving behind the seeds of chaos she sowed was remarkable.
I was staring blankly with my lips slightly pursed, and Namgung Ryeo scratched her head, answering.
“It’s not like it would do anything other than make me tired, right? So, I just ran away.”
“That’s…”
I felt Namgung Ryeo’s gaze looking at my lips. I laughed heartily, feeling the mischievous smile on my face.
I felt Namgung Ryeo staring at my lips. I clapped my hands and smiled broadly.
“Well done! Running away is nothing to be ashamed of. Even Sunja says the 36th tactic of the Art of War is ‘retreat.'”
Knowing I would get scolded, I silently stood there for a moment, then Namgung Ryeo burst into laughter and pulled me into a hug.
“As expected! I knew Yeon would say that.”
It wasn’t like I said anything particularly serious, but she seemed so delighted, making me feel embarrassed. As I pursed my lips, Namgung Ryeo looked into my eyes and asked,
“Yeon-ah, so can I follow you? Would that be okay?”
“Me?”
“Yeah.”
Her black pupils reflected in mine. With a very serious tone, Namgung Ryeo said,
“I like you, Yeon.”
Oh my. To receive a confession from the female lead. Is this a dream or reality?
While I was flustered, a large hand suddenly intervened, blocking the space between Namgung Ryeo and me.
What’s going on all of a sudden? I blinked and looked at Jegal Min.
“Oppa?”
Jegal Min mumbled his lips, sighed, and hung his head.
“Well, Yeonjeok is my younger sister.”
“No, Yeonjeok?”
Living this long and hearing the word Yeonjeok was unexpected. I burst into laughter at the series of unimaginable events. As I was pursing my lips, Namgung Ryeo, who was hugging me, turned me towards her and said,
“It’s not wrong! I like you the most, Yeon. More than anyone else. This feeling is new.”
“So, you want to follow me? To Jegalsega?”
“Yeah! Later, when we get married, we’ll even go to Danmoksega.”
Looking at the cheerful Namgung Ryeo, I began to feel a bit confused. Is this really a love confession?
‘No way. It’s probably just a deeper friendship.’
I nodded my head sincerely and replied,
“Fine. Do as you please.”
“Wow!”
As Namgung Ryeo cheered, Jegal Min, who had become a stick in the mud, jumped up and protested.
“What do you mean, do as you please! I object!”
Then Namgung Ryeo glanced at Jegal Min and pursed her lips.
“Anyway, I’ve disliked this guy since we first met.”
“D-Disliked.”
Jegal Min made a shocked expression, as if deeply affected. I burst into laughter.
At that moment.
[Dash] Enjoying yourself? Without me?“Huh?”
At the low, sturdy voice, I turned around. However, there was no one behind me.
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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