After stopping by the store to pick up groceries, Yeo Woon busily began preparing dinner as soon as she got home.
An hour or so later, the doorbell to Yeo Woon’s house rang.
As Yeo Woon opened the door, a peeking face appeared.
Her heart raced at the sight of his reliably handsome face today as well.
“Hello.”
Seol Ji Oh greeted with a light smile.
It seemed like he had come straight after a shoot, as he was completely styled from head to toe; he looked as though he had just stepped out of a movie.
Yeo Woon struggled to keep her emotions off her face as she spoke.
“Come in.”
As Seol Ji Oh entered, he took a quick scan around the house.
He glanced at the staff and cameras set up around the house for the shoot, then smoothly hung up his coat.
Some staff members stood with their mouths agape at his overwhelming aura.
“Wow, turning entertainment into a movie. Epic.”
“Is he insane in real life? Crazy, right?”
Hearing the excited whispers from the female staff, the shooting PD gave a glance to quiet them down.
Given the small size of the house, it was a situation where everyone could hear everything.
Seol Ji Oh seemed to have heard as well but pretended not to and said to Yeo Woon,
“It smells delicious.”
His voice was as sweet as his face. Seol Ji Oh casually glanced at the food over Yeo Woon’s shoulder, washed his hands in the bathroom, and took a seat at the table.
“What’s cooking to make it smell so good?”
Yeo Woon grinned and moved the side dishes onto the table.
Freshly mixed cucumber salad, kimchi, and a variety of seasoned vegetables filled the table.
Finally, the main course was set before Seol Ji Oh, making his eyes widen for a moment.
“Wow, is that samgyetang? With abalone and octopus? You’re not joking.”
Yeo Woon smiled broadly and nodded. She wanted to make him a nourishing meal today.
“You have a killer schedule. I thought you’d need some fortifying.”
Yeo Woon took a seat opposite Seol Ji Oh.
“Thank you. I’ll enjoy the meal.”
Seol Ji Oh took a sip of the warm broth and savored it.
In reality, with those ingredients, the dish could hardly taste bad, but Yeo Woon was still curious about his reaction.
Will it suit his taste?
“How is it?”
At Yeo Woon’s question, the corners of Seol Ji Oh’s mouth curled up, and soon after, his eyes followed suit.
“It’s obviously delicious. The broth is insane.”
“Really?”
Finally relieved, Yeo Woon picked up her own spoon and took a sip. The richly brewed broth was delicious.
All the time spent cooking was worth it.
Then, Seol Ji Oh asked, as if conducting an interview,
“You became quite famous through the ‘Vending Machine Secret,’ do you feel the popularity?”
His expression was somewhat playful. Puzzled, Yeo Woon looked at him, and he subtly gestured toward the camera.
Ah, I see. If we eat without talking, it wouldn’t be enough for the show.
Pondering her answer, Yeo Woon blinked.
“Uh… I’ve been going back and forth between the set and home, so I haven’t felt it much. But the biggest change is that I get to work every day.”
“Work?”
“Yeah. Before, I worried every day. What will I do tomorrow? How will I get through this week, this month?”
Yeo Woon’s eyes deepened.
Thinking about it, just two months ago she had been doing a part-time job at a convenience store to make ends meet.
But now, she had a packed daily schedule, a great company, and reliable team members.
Most importantly, she had a lover who stood by her side.
Her world had changed so much that it felt like a dream. As she realized this, Yeo Woon felt a lump in her throat.
“Right now, I’m truly… unbelievably happy.”
Yeo Woon was slightly surprised at hearing the word ‘happy’ from her own mouth. It had been such a long time since she’d said it.
Seol Ji Oh quietly spoke as he stared at Yeo Woon.
“Things will get better, especially since you’ve had such a hard time. You’ve more than earned it.”
Hearing that she was deserving brought sudden tears to her eyes. It felt like his words were a reward for the difficult times she’d endured.
However, Yeo Woon quickly composed herself.
‘This is a variety show. It won’t be fun if I get all emotional…!’
Yeo Woon tightly closed her lips and soon after, she pointed at Seol Ji Oh with her index finger, grinning.
“Watch out, Seol Ji Oh! I’ll grow fast and threaten your world star status.”
He chuckled as if her petty taunt was endearing, then reached out to pat her head.
“Go ahead. Grow up and threaten me. I’ll take whatever comes.”
His eyes were filled with affection as he looked at her. A truly warm smile that seemed to welcome anything and everything.
Yeo Woon unconsciously suppressed her own rising smile and pushed away Seol Ji Oh’s hand.
‘I can’t show it. Just looking at his face makes me want to smile.’
Yeo Woon focused her gaze on the dish in front of her, calming her fluttering heart for a moment.
“Good work!”
“Ms. Yeo Woon! You’ve worked hard today. See you in the studio when the shooting schedule comes out.”
“Sure, Director! Take care!”
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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