At Jin Woo’s words, Ji Na could only blink her eyes. His informal tone, devoid of the usual respectful language, made her heart start racing again.
“Uh…”
Ji Na, stammering shyly, was met with a loving gaze from Jin Woo, who gently kissed her forehead.
“Seems like it’s better for you to stay in bed.”
This time, she couldn’t refuse. Her legs still felt weak, and she even felt a slight soreness in her lower back.
Settled in bed, Ji Na, wrapped in the blanket like a little bird, accepted a few spoonfuls of omelet rice from Jin Woo.
“Is it good?”
“Yes.”
She was secretly admiring Jin Woo’s cooking skills.
“Let’s go out for something even tastier for lunch.”
Ji Na simply nodded at his words, hinting at a day full of dates.
Jin Woo’s eyes, full of Ji Na, were infinitely deep.
“Okay.”
“And we’ll buy gifts for our parents.”
Considering shopping as well, Ji Na nodded again.
“Yes. We should buy gifts for both our parents.”
“Ah…”
A flicker of surprise crossed Jin Woo’s face, but it soon turned into a smile.
“Sounds good.”
Once they were ready, Ji Na and Jin Woo left the rooftop room. As they descended the stairs, they encountered the landlord.
Recalling yesterday’s incident, Ji Na involuntarily gasped. She remembered the landlord’s bizarre gaze. His unfocused pupils had seemed abnormal.
“Hello.”
Unable to just ignore him, Ji Na greeted him in a small voice. She tried to appear unaffected, but unknowingly, her hand tightened. Jin Woo looked down at her with a puzzled expression.
“Oh. Yes.”
The landlord, unlike yesterday, smiled amiably. His gaze shifted from Ji Na to Jin Woo. Clearing his throat, the landlord turned away with a reluctant expression. Soon they were in Jin Woo’s car, buckling up, when he asked.
“Was there something wrong?”
Ji Na felt a twinge but answered nonchalantly.
“Huh? No.”
She still felt the landlord’s lingering gaze but didn’t want to worry Jin Woo.
“Nothing at all. Why?”
She didn’t want to cause any concern for Jin Woo. Ji Na looked at him with the brightest face she could muster.
“If something happens, let me know. You’re now…”
Jin Woo’s striking features shone in the light streaming through the window. He looked at her quietly before starting the car and shifting gears.
“Mine too.”
His warm hand reached out and took Ji Na’s.
“Okay.”
Her heart thumped. His hand holding hers felt perfect.
“Let me know too.”
At Ji Na’s words, Jin Woo glanced at her and smiled.
“Yes.”
Their shared smiles came easily, surrounded by the lively green of the trees outside. Summer was becoming a season to cherish, all because of one person.
“Welcome.”
A neatly dressed manager greeted them elegantly. The interior of the secretive space, accessible only to VVIPs, was luxurious yet comfortable. Jin Woo, seemingly familiar with the place, led Ji Na to a sofa in the center.
“We’ll prepare a welcome drink first.”
As another employee inquired about their menu choice and left, the welcoming manager skillfully asked.
“Customers, what do you need today?”
Jin Woo stroked his chin thoughtfully for a moment. Meanwhile, Ji Na looked around, her eyes rolling, noticing that there were no displayed items like in a usual store. It was unclear how shopping or ordering was done here.
“We’re looking for gifts for our parents. Do you have any recommendations?”
Immediately after Jin Woo finished, the manager handed over a catalog.
“These are products popular among seniors over 60. Let us know, and we’ll present them right away.”
Jin Woo opened the catalog for Ji Na.
“Choose something your parents would like.”
At his soft-spoken words, Ji Na turned her attention to the catalog.
“Wow.”
Ji Na inadvertently exclaimed, then closed her mouth. The catalog wasn’t ordinary. Though the items seemed regular, the prices listed were far beyond Ji Na’s expectations, with two extra zeros than she imagined.
“Jin Woo, shall we step out for a moment?”
Without realizing, Ji Na tugged at Jin Woo’s arm, and he looked at her, surprised.
“Are you uncomfortable?”
The manager, standing not too far away in the serene room, heard their conversation clearly.
“It’s just that…”
It was supposed to be a simple visit to greet their parents. But these gifts might be too much, she thought.
“My parents like food.”
It was a quick response from Ji Na. Jin Woo, understanding her hint, flipped to the back of the catalog.
“There are food items here too. Anything they might like?”
Reluctantly looking down again, Ji Na saw staggering prices even for food items. She quickly averted her eyes, feeling dizzy.
“I’m not sure what my parents would like…”
Ji Na awkwardly laughed, wanting to leave the place. Reading her thoughts, Jin Woo loudly closed the catalog.
“Okay then. I’ll take care of it.”
“What…?”
Surprised, Ji Na followed Jin Woo as he politely bid farewell to the manager and left the VIP room. Seeing Ji Na’s downcast face, Jin Woo asked.
“Shall we do some window shopping?”
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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