“Yeah, but I think I’ll be late, so I called.”
[“How much?”]“I think I’ll leave around 3 o’clock at the earliest.”
[“Then you’re going to take your car? Shall I go with you when you go?”]“I’m fine with it, but will you be okay if it’s very late?”
[“I’d rather ride in your car. It’s more comfortable and nice. Let me know the time and place, and I’ll come to where you are.”]“Okay. If you want to drive my car, you can do it today.”
He remembered Ha Jun’s words whenever he looked at Ji Ho’s car, saying that it was his wish to drive such a car, and made a comment.
[“Really? Can I? I’m so happy.”]“Okay then.”
[“Don’t change your mind later. You got it?”]“What’s with the fuss. See you later.”
Thinking about driving Ji Ho’s car, which could be called a dream of every man, Ha Jun’s voice was full of excitement.
It was a weekend afternoon with traffic jams, and it would take at least 2 hours to get to Gapyeong.
The corners of Ha Jun’s mouth rose to his ears.
((()))((()))
Lee Soo met with her club friends at Yongsan Station to go to the MT location in Gapyeong.
“Lee Soo, did you rest well yesterday? After the exams were over, you went home without hanging out.”
As they walked towards Platform 1, Ae Ra asked.
“I’m going to play today. I rested a lot yesterday. You drank again yesterday?”
“Yes, I hardly slept and came out, so I’m really tired right now.”
“Drink in moderation. You’re going to drink again today.”
“I’ll be energized by the evening. I don’t have to worry about going home today, so I should drink comfortably.”
“You really have good stamina.”
Lee Soo, who had barely replenished her depleted stamina by resting all day yesterday, was simply amazed at Ae Ra.
Ae Ra got on the train and sat by the window, and Lee Soo sat next to her.
As they left the city, their hearts fluttered at the refreshing scenery unfolding outside the window.
The train arrived at Gapyeong Station in an hour.
Before heading to the lodging, they stopped by a nearby market and shopped generously.
The lodging, which was about a 10minute walk from the station, was a twostory detached pension.
Going up the stairs in the spacious room that could accommodate about 30 people, there was another room of the same size.
“The air is different here from the start. If I drink in a place like this, I won’t even get drunk.”
“Guys, let’s rest for about two hours and then prepare for dinner.”
“Okay.”
After organizing all the food they had bought at the market in the refrigerator, Lee Soo spent her time lying in the hammock in front of the pension.
In a leisurely manner.
A stream was flowing in front, and behind was a mountain spread out like a folding screen, and white clouds were floating in the clear sky.
She felt as if she was being compensated all at once for the intense time of the past few days.
‘This is what healing is.’
In the peaceful and quiet atmosphere, Lee Soo gently closed her eyes.
All the thoughts that had complicated her mind felt trivial.
((()))((()))
When dinner time came, everyone gathered at the outdoor barbecue place.
Lee Soo, who was in charge of setting the table with Ju Hee, placed the plates on the table at appropriate intervals.
“Lee Soo, prepare 14 plates.”
“Why? There are only 12 of us.”
“Ha Jun and Ji Ho said they would come for dinner.”
“Oh…”
At Ju Hee’s words, Lee Soo’s hand hesitated.
She thought they wouldn’t come and had let her guard down.
The thought of Ji Ho coming made Lee Soo feel choked.
It must have been about two weeks since she last saw him at the cherry blossom festival.
Even though they had the same class once a week, it was a matter of will whether they saw each other or not in a large lecture hall.
What would it be like to see him today?
Would she greet him calmly, as if nothing had ever happened, or treat him warmly, as if she had met him yesterday?
“I didn’t know. Actually, I just heard it too. Hehe.”
Ju Hee hummed a song happily, as if something was really good.
On the other hand, Lee Soo finished setting the table with a heavy heart.
The food was crammed on top of the large table.
Next to it, meat emitting a mouthwatering smell was being grilled amid thick white smoke.
“Wow. It looks so delicious.”
The meat full of the scent of fire was moved onto the table.
The savory grilled meat filled the table.
Everyone was so famished that they all started eating without bothering who went first, focusing entirely on the meal without much conversation, apart from compliments about the delicious food.
Then, there was a commotion heard from the parking lot.
“Oh dear, Ji Ho and Ha Jun have arrived. It seems Ha Jun drove Ji Ho’s car.”
“Look at Ji Ho’s car. It’s indeed of a different class. I must ask him to give me a ride tomorrow.”
Ju Hee suddenly stopped eating and stood up abruptly from her seat.
“You’ve ridden in that car, haven’t you? It must have been really nice.”
Lee Soo simply nodded at Ae Ra’s whispered comment, not knowing what expression to wear, and just kept her gaze forward.
“Sorry for being late.”
“But, we brought lots of alcohol and snacks.”
The voices of Ji Ho and Ha Jun were heard one after another.
“Come and eat. You’ve arrived just in time. We’ve just started eating.”
Hearing Ju Hee call out, Ha Jun and Ji Ho took their seats.
Lee Soo only exchanged brief eye contact with Ji Ho.
((()))((()))
After dinner, they tidied up and entered the pension.
The duplex lodging’s second floor was designated for the women, while the first floor was for the men.
Lee Soo showered to wash off the smell of meat and changed into comfortable clothes.
In the meantime, a drinking session had already started on the first floor.
In the merry atmosphere, Lee Soo drank more than she realized.
During a moment when Dong Woo stepped away to answer a phone call, Ji Ho moved to sit next to Lee Soo.
“You drank a lot.”
“Hmm.”
Lee Soo turned her head lazily to the side, showing a relaxed expression.
Ji Ho’s face was close, not even an inch away, but unlike before, Lee Soo didn’t flinch or avoid him.
It was the alcohol’s doing.
“Are you okay?”
“If I’m not okay, will you help me again this time?”
Lee Soo looked at Ji Ho with a questioning expression.
She was curious if he would show up like a savior every time things got tough for her, as he had done before.
With unfocused eyes, Lee Soo looked at Ji Ho and giggled.
Things that would have been impossible sober became possible thanks to the alcohol.
It seemed like the first time she could act so carefree in front of Ji Ho.
And that made her feel good.
“Of course.”
Just as Lee Soo had expected, Ji Ho spoke calmly and kindly, as if nothing had happened.
Every time Ji Ho spoke into her ear, the faint breeze tickled her earlobe.
His sweet voice seemed to melt her.
Lee Soo was glad she was drunk.
Otherwise, she would have been blushing from embarrassment by now.
‘This time, I’m going to act as calm as you.’
Ji Ho looked at Lee Soo, who was smiling like a child, with affection.
‘So, I have to get her this drunk to see such an expression.’
But he couldn’t make her drink every day.
“How are you going to help?”
“Let’s go outside together. I have something to ask you and we can sober up a bit.”
“Go outside? I’m so drunk I might not walk properly…”
Lee Soo shook her head as if it was troublesome.
“If you can’t walk, I’ll support you. Don’t worry. It’s not the first time.”
“…What?”
Ji Ho liked Lee Soo’s surprised face, which he had seen for the first time today.
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An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
