The only person Taekyung was distributing his moving-in rice cakes to wasn’t the residents of his new villa, nor was it multiple people – it was solely Seoha.
Despite acting harshly towards Seoha due to resentment and anger, Taekyung couldn’t erase her from his mind. He didn’t want to lose her.
The more he put up defenses and acted strongly, the more Seoha tried to escape. Instead of pushing her and trying to hold on to her, Taekyung resolved to stick by Seoha’s side and not let go, no matter if she pushed him away.
Repeating his resolve to himself, Taekyung carefully rang the doorbell.
Ding-dong.
After the doorbell rang, Seoha’s voice came from inside.
“Yes, who is it?”
Taekyung’s heart was pounding so hard it felt like it would burst out. However, he managed to suppress his voice and replied calmly.
“Uh, I moved in nearby. Came to give out rice cakes.”
Seoha opened the door without suspicion, only to freeze in place at the sight of Taekyung holding moving-in rice cakes.
“Why are you giving out moving-in rice cakes?” Seoha asked after a moment of silence.
“Moving-in rice cakes.”
Taekyung casually lifted the box of rice cakes to show her.
Seoha’s eyebrow furrowed in confusion. Behind her, Minjun peeked out.
Minjun greeted Taekyung happily.
“Hello?”
“Hi, how are you?”
“Why are you here?”
“I moved nearby. It’s customary to give out rice cakes when you move.”
Minjun came forward to examine the box of rice cakes.
Soon, Myunghoon also appeared and greeted Taekyung.
“What brings you here?”
“I moved nearby. Brought these moving-in rice cakes. Thought it might be hard for you to carry them from the security office.”
Seoha was bothered by how close Taekyung seemed to have gotten with Myunghoon and herself without her knowledge.
“Why would anyone give out a whole box of moving-in rice cakes?”
Seoha challenged Taekyung, who kept repeating the same playful answer.
Myunghoon nudged Seoha, signaling her to take the rice cakes, but she clenched her lips tight, refusing.
“Come in, come in. Seoha, why are you standing there? Invite the guest in.”
“Thank you.”
Taekyung quickly stepped inside before Seoha could protest and bowed to Myunghoon.
“I’m Taekyung Han, your new neighbor. Please take good care of me. I live alone, so I’ll need a lot of help.”
“Brother!”
Seoha cried out, but Myunghoon and Minjun were already paying all their attention to Taekyung.
Without acknowledging Seoha’s discomfort, Myunghoon amiably chatted with Taekyung.
“Have you had lunch? We were just eating.”
“Please, speak comfortably. I haven’t had lunch yet.”
“Oh dear. We don’t have much, but would you like to join us?”
“I’d be grateful.”
Ignoring Seoha’s wishes, Myunghoon and Minjun led Taekyung to the kitchen.
A boiling pot of doenjang stew, crisply grilled mackerel, and golden brown fried tofu whetted Taekyung’s appetite.
Grrrumble.
Right on cue, Taekyung’s stomach growled, eliciting a kind smile from Myunghoon.
“Just a moment.”
Myunghoon personally scooped rice into Taekyung’s bowl.
As the hot rice was placed in front of him, Taekyung swallowed saliva in anticipation.
With spoons ready, Taekyung, Myunghoon, and Minjun began eating at the table, paying no mind to Seoha.
Seoha looked on in disbelief, unable to comprehend the scene unfolding before her.
Taekyung scooped up a big spoonful and put it in his mouth. Myunghoon, like caring for a son, served some doenjang stew onto the front plate.
Minjun kept his eyes fixed on Taekyung as he chewed his food.
Taekyung heartily scooped up the stew.
It was warm. Not the cold meals he always had alone.
He felt a warmth rising from deep within, his emotions fluttering.
It felt like he had entered a cozy family picture.
‘If I had been with you, Seoha, this would have been my place now.’
Taekyung felt a lump in his throat. He firmly resolved again not to lose Seoha and to reclaim this lost place by her side.
Seoha, having no choice, sat down and reluctantly moved her spoon, which wouldn’t go down.
Minjun hesitated but then placed a piece of kimchi on Taekyung’s rice.
“Mom said you have to eat kimchi to be strong.”
“Really? Don’t you eat kimchi?”
“I ate one earlier!”
Taekyung smiled warmly at Minjun’s startled response to his question.
Seoha fiddled with her chopsticks, sitting in her place. Taekyung picked up some fried tofu and put it on Seoha’s rice, which she was not eating properly.
“You used to like this.”
“Ah, it’s okay. You eat it.”
Seoha was reminded of their first meeting six years ago, seeing Taekyung so naturally putting side dishes on her rice. Back then, Taekyung had carelessly placed side dishes on her rice too. It was his way of showing affection.
Having grown up with a single mother, Taekyung was clumsy at expressing love. Maybe that’s why Seoha was more drawn to him. The two quickly grew closer, sharing the common ground of pain regarding their parents.
Seoha felt a surge of emotions from the old memories.
Minjun looked at Seoha, who was responding curtly, trying to hide her emotions, and asked curiously.
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.
