Upon the resort representative’s suggestion, Hyuk-joo hesitated for a moment.
Today, Eun-su informed him that she planned to have dinner with a friend she met in Jeju.
Jeju Island wasn’t convenient for public transportation. Since it wasn’t easy to catch a taxi like in Seoul, Hyuk-joo decided to wait for Eun-su nearby.
When Hyuk-joo didn’t respond immediately, the representative asked with a puzzled expression, “Didn’t you say it’s nearby?”
“That’s correct.”
“The pasta restaurant I mentioned is in the direction of Aewol, so it won’t take more than 20 minutes.”
“Aewol?”
“Yes.”
“Alright, let’s do that.”
Hyuk-joo nodded as soon as he heard the location of the pasta restaurant. It was because Eun-su mentioned that she was meeting her friend in Aewol.
“I’ll pick you up in my car.”
The representative pointed to his car and said, “Move comfortably.”
“I’ll go there directly in my car. My wife has an appointment in the Aewol area.”
“Oh, I see.”
The representative made a face of realization, scratching the back of his head with his hand.
“Then, let’s meet there.”
Hyuk-joo got into his parked car.
When he started the engine, the music that Eun-su had set played.
Lately, Eun-su had been enjoying a playlist of Mozart’s compositions, claiming that it was good for prenatal education. Thanks to her sharing the playlist, Hyuk-joo naturally started listening to the same songs during his commute.
By the time two sonatas were finished, Hyuk-joo arrived near the pasta restaurant.
Due to the limited parking spaces, the area in front of the pasta restaurant was already full. While looking for a parking spot, the representative called.
— Sir, there won’t be any parking spaces at this time. Just park if there’s an empty space on the side of the road.
“I understand.”
After ending the call, Hyuk-joo parked his car in an empty space. It didn’t take long for the representative’s car to arrive.
Seeing the full parking lot, the representative spoke with a worried tone, “There shouldn’t be a waiting list.”
“Jeju’s famous restaurants usually have a waiting list; you have to accept that.”
“I’m sorry if it causes any inconvenience, as it’s a place without reservations.”
“I came here to work; it’s not a situation to complain about inconvenience.”
Hyuk-joo suggested they move quickly toward the pasta restaurant. He also sent a message to Eun-su, saying that he had come to Aewol for work and to call when her appointment was over.
Upon receiving the reply, Hyuk-joo maximized the volume of his phone’s ringtone. Just in case he missed Eun-su’s call, he made sure the phone would vibrate simultaneously.
Luckily, there was no waiting list.
Seated at the last remaining table, Hyuk-joo ordered Aglio e Olio.
Aglio e Olio was the perfect menu to assess the chef’s skill. It was the most basic pasta that didn’t rely on the taste of the sauce.
“This place has been around for over 5 years.”
“Did the owner change in the middle?”
“The first owner has been running it continuously until now.”
“I heard that people who come to Jeju Island and operate cafes or casual dining places usually have a limit of 2 to 3 years.”
“That’s correct. Well, it’s not always the case, but mostly when they make the most profit, they sell it at high prices and withdraw during that period. When the owner changes, the taste of the food changes, and eventually, the business ends up closing, creating a vicious cycle.”
The representative continued talking while dipping bread into a sauce of mixed olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
“And here, being an island, there’s a bit of a seasonality factor.”
Listening to the representative’s story, Hyuk-joo took a sip of water. Beyond the window, the Aewol Sea in the distance offered a beautiful view.
Quality is guaranteed when it comes to renowned restaurants.
Thinking that he should come with Eun-su, Hyuk-joo examined the menu that he hadn’t fully explored earlier.
There were many menus with basic pasta and risotto types, accompanied by Jeju Island seafood. It was indicated that lasagna and various pizza types were available for takeout.
“Excuse me, representative, I’ll make a quick call and come back.”
After taking a picture of the menu, Hyuk-joo sought permission and stood up from his seat.
Outside, he made a call to Eun-su.
— Yes, Mr. Hyuk-joo.
Beyond Eun-su’s voice, the sound of other people chatting could be heard.
When a man’s voice mixed in intermittently, Hyuk-joo chuckled.
Could it be that the friend Eun-su met in Jeju is of the opposite gender?
He didn’t even know it was someone of the opposite gender. Hyuk-joo chuckled.
— Why are you laughing?
“It seems noisy.”
— It’s a busy place. But why did you call? Did your work finish early?
“No. I was thinking of getting lasagna or pizza to go.”
— I’m having them right now.
“Now?”
Hyuk-joo asked in a puzzled voice.
— I’m at an Italian restaurant, having pasta and pizza.
“The menu overlaps with mine.”
In a strange coincidence, Hyuk-joo burst into laughter. Then, absentmindedly turning his head, he narrowed his eyes in an instant.
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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