66. Baby Making Project Seong Yu-ah

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“You said your name is Kim Jun-yeong-ssi?”

“Yes, yes…”

I forcibly hold my body stiff, which keeps trying to fidget from the discomfort.

Sung Yu-a and I suddenly found ourselves in a three-way meeting with her mother.

Unlike her daughter, Sung Yu-a’s mother was a typical mother figure with a plump and kind impression.

“Ahem, ahem. First of all… I’m sorry, Kim-seobang. Until now, Yu-a never brought anyone home. So, I just comfortably punched in the password.”

Kim-seobang…?

“Ah, no! Don’t worry about it! Rather, we’re the ones who are sorry for showing you such an unsightly scene!”

“Oh my, unsightly? I’ve never seen our Yu-a enjoy doing something so much. This might sound really meddlesome, but since the topic came up… I feel relieved that the two of you have such good sexual chemistry.”

“Yes, yes… sexual chemistry…”

I was worried she’d be furious after seeing her daughter getting railed like that right in front of her.

Judging from the atmosphere, she seems genuinely happy, and not just saying it.

“Mom…! Kim-seobang, seriously!”

“Ssssh! Be quiet! This kind of atmosphere needs to be established from the first meeting! What kind of man is this, you need to grab him tight!”

“Ah, seriously…!”

“Girl, I was worried because you never dated any men… Now I see, it wasn’t because of work, but because you have high standards, huh?”

…I think you’re whispering, but… I can hear everything, Mother.

‘I didn’t know Team Leader-nim had this side to her…’

The Sung Yu-a before me calls her mother ‘Mom’ like any other daughter, and bickers with her.

It’s quite a different image from her usual self.

If it were someone else, I wouldn’t care, but since it’s a beauty like her… the gap and unexpectedness come across as a cute charm.

The mother, who had been glaring at her daughter, looked at me kindly.

“Kim-seobang, do you have any favorite side dishes? I often bring side dishes to my daughter. That’s why I came today, too.”

“Ah, no, it’s okay. I appreciate the thought. And… please, speak comfortably.”

“Hoho! You’re so polite. Okay, I’ll speak casually then. Kim-seobang, you can call me Jangmonim (Mother-in-law) comfortably!”

“Yes, yes? Mother-in-law…”

“Oh my, the conversation went off track! It’s okay, tell me what your favorite side dishes are!”

Jangmonim (Mother-in-law) clapped her hands and cut me off.

Thanks to that, the titles between us naturally solidified as Kim-seobang and Jangmonim (Mother-in-law).

Even though I’m nervous, I have the [Eloquence] skill… she’s quite the smooth operator.

“We’re practically family now, don’t feel pressured, okay?”

“Haa…”

Sung Yu-a let out a deep sigh.

“…Kim Jun-yeong-ssi, just tell her. My mother will probably keep asking until you agree.”

“Hey! Why are you calling your boyfriend -ssi so stiffly! A woman should be a little more affectionate and melt her man’s heart!”

“Oh, Mom, seriously…!”

“I like braised beef in soy sauce!”

I quickly opened my mouth, as the two of them seemed about to bicker again.

Jangmonim (Mother-in-law), who had been scolding her daughter, softened her eyes and smiled brightly at my words.

“Oh my! How wonderful, you have the same taste as our Yu-a! Our Yu-a also likes braised beef in soy sauce, so I always make it with sirloin. It’ll be delicious! I’ll bring it over soon.”

“Th, thank you.”

“It’s such a blessing for a couple to have overlapping tastes, how wonderful!”

“…”

Sung Yu-a grabbed her forehead and frowned.

‘Kikik.’

Seeing Sung Yu-a so troubled, I couldn’t help but laugh.

‘…It’s nice to see.’

At first glance, it’s just a meddling mom and a fussy daughter, but… it just looks nice.

It’s a heartwarming, harmonious scene.

Jangmonim (Mother-in-law) looked at me with her characteristic plump expression.

“You know, Kim-seobang.”

“Yes, please speak.”

“I know it’s not polite to bring this up from the first meeting. But earlier… I unintentionally saw it, didn’t I? The two of you sleeping together without contraception.”

“Oh, Mom! I’m the one using contraception…”

“I know. I know you’re taking care of your future, you’re a smart daughter.”

Jangmonim’s (Mother-in-law) demeanor changed.

While maintaining her gentle smile, there was something… serious and experienced, a motherly presence.

“My daughter wouldn’t ruin her body with something like an IUD… it’s probably chemical contraception. But, chemical contraception methods aren’t foolproof.”

She’s talking about pills.

Actually, she’s not even taking pills…

“I’m not scolding you for your methods. My daughter isn’t someone who can’t handle things. Kim-seobang, I haven’t known you for long, but you don’t seem like an irresponsible person either.”

I accidentally got your daughter pregnant without a plan earlier…

“To me, it seems like you’re both okay with having a child, that you can both take responsibility. Am I right?”

“…That’s right.”

“…Yeah. That’s right.”

Sung Yu-a and I answered.

It wasn’t planned, but we will take responsibility.

It’s a bit different from the responsibility Jangmonim (Mother-in-law) is thinking of… but anyway, the thing she’s worried about, that our lives will be ruined by an accident, won’t happen.

“Then… are you two dating with marriage in mind?”

It’s a question that might seem intrusive to ask at a first meeting, but it doesn’t feel unpleasant at all.

…I think I know who Sung Yu-a takes after, being so sharp.

“Yes.”

“…!”

I answered without hesitation, and Sung Yu-a looked slightly surprised to hear it.

I don’t know if I’ll actually register our marriage with Sung Yu-a, but I can’t say no in this situation.

I can fix it later with the app.

For me, that answer was simply a declaration of my will to take her for life, to take responsibility for her life.

At my resolute answer, Jangmonim (Mother-in-law) smiled kindly.

“Thank you. Thank you for answering that way.”

“…”

“Our daughter is twenty-seven years old. It’s not late at all for young people these days, but… she’s so enthusiastic about her work. She hasn’t met a man because of work… I was worried about what would happen if she kept doing that.”

Sung Yu-a, who was listening from the side, grumbled softly.

“I told you I can handle everything…”

“Yes, yes. Where else in the world would there be a woman as smart and reliable as our daughter? But that’s just how a mother’s heart is.”

“…”

“But bringing home such a handsome and dashing man, I’m just so happy, I don’t know what to do!”

“…Yes.”

“Ahem, ahem, did we only talk about serious things? Anyway, please take good care of our daughter, Kim-seobang.”

The serious demeanor disappeared, and she returned to her usual plump and friendly motherly self.

Jangmonim (Mother-in-law) grinned and poked Sung Yu-a’s side.

“But actually, Mom wouldn’t mind if you two didn’t use contraception.”

“Wh, what!? What are you…!”

“You know Mrs. Kim next door, right? She already has a grandchild, you know!”

“Ah, Mom! That family’s daughter is thirty-five years old!”

“Does age matter? How happy would Mom be if my pretty daughter brought me grandchildren to hold in my arms?”

“Ah, seriously!”

“Hoho, I was only half joking, dear.”

…So Sung Yu-a is a person who expresses her emotions so richly at home.

If we get married, if my embrace becomes her home, will she show me that side of her too?

“…”

I imagined her acting affectionately like Yang A-ra or Min Chae-seul.

Suddenly, Sung Yu-a seems very attractive.

After talking with Jangmonim (Mother-in-law) some more, she prepares to leave.

“Well, I’ll be going now!”

“Why aren’t you staying over tonight?”

“Hey, I’m not that clueless, you know!”

Jangmonim (Mother-in-law) looked at me and bowed deeply.

“Please take good care of our lacking daughter.”

“Ah, no! I’m the one who should be asking you to take good care of me!”

I was startled and bowed deeply, making a strange sound.

It’s true. If I can live with a beauty like Sung Yu-a… I wouldn’t mind bowing every three steps.

“I’ll be going now. It was nice meeting you.”

“Yes, please go safely, Jangmonim (Mother-in-law).”

“Bye, Mom. Call me when you get there.”

Jangmonim (Mother-in-law) smiled at us repeatedly and opened the front door.

Click-

“…”

“…”

I feel drained.

It feels like a storm has passed through.

“Hoo…”

“…I’m sorry, Kim Jun-yeong-ssi. My mother is just a very energetic and playful person…”

“…No. The first impression was a bit much, but… it was an enjoyable meeting.”

Meeting the mothers of my women is a first, except for Jo Min-ji and Park Seo-yun.

Even then, I only saw Jo Min-ji’s mother before I had a strange relationship with Jo Min-ji, and Park Seo-yun’s mother was modified.

It was a very refreshing and… thought-provoking experience.

‘Marriage, huh…’

When it comes to marriage prospects, I’ve never thought about anyone other than Jo Min-ji.

Our country has a monogamy system, so only one person can be registered for marriage.

Even if Min Chae-seul and Yang A-ra are brood parasites.

In Gong Ji-yun’s case… until now, I’ve been thinking carelessly that I could simply modify Gong Ji-yun’s family.

But… I think I’ll start thinking more often about the treatment of my women.

‘Team Leader-nim will get pregnant, huh.’

I looked at Sung Yu-a.

Pretty face, well-proportioned body. Even so, I don’t feel the urge to get her pregnant.

It’s the same as with Gong Ji-yun. Her pregnancy is already confirmed.

I was trying to be careful… but I ended up having to go to the OB/GYN again.

‘Yoo Si-eun will be happy.’

I’m glad I bought a car.

“…Would you like to have lunch before you go?”

Sung Yu-a asked me.

She must be talking about the side dishes Jangmonim (Mother-in-law) packed.

“Yes. Let’s do that.”

“Please sit down. I’ll set the table.”

Sung Yu-a opened the refrigerator and took out the tightly packed containers of side dishes.

‘…She’s pretty.’

Looking at her transferring the side dishes to plates, I felt strangely sentimental.