episode_0092

ㅡclatter, rattle

The fork and knife move carefully over the plate. This was because it contained appetizers that cost hundreds of thousands of won per plate.

It was my first time having a dinner like this in my life.

It was full of things I was tasting for the first time.

It was almost like a work of art that made me wonder if I could eat it.

‘When will this dish be served?’

It’s hard to tell how many unidentified dishes have been passed. From dishes with truffles and caviar to unknown salads.

Everything seemed rare.

It was difficult to touch the luxury.

Was it as old-fashioned as Seong Ji-hyun sitting in front of me?

‘Tsk, I know it’s a high-quality ingredient, but I just can’t figure out what it tastes like… … .’

However, no matter how high-quality and good the ingredients were, there was no way it would suit my taste as I usually only eat chicken breast. The ramen that Iria carefully cooked was even more delicious.

Still, I couldn’t refuse because it was expensive and I was treated well. However, that doesn’t mean it wasn’t tasty. I just wondered if it was worth paying a lot of money to buy it.

“How… Does it fit your mouth?”

ㅡChrrr… !

Seong Ji-hyeon talks to me and pours me red wine. Red liquid fills a transparent glass, drawing elegant curves. Is wine too expensive or something?

Now that I think about it, I never said I wanted to drink it.

Nevertheless, she was someone who followed and watched.

Maybe he was just asking out of courtesy and didn’t have a choice.

“Yes? ah… ! sure! I wonder if I can be treated like this… … ?”

Still, considering the sincerity of the person serving me, I ate as much as possible. I only got past the appetizer, but I already felt full.

“Fuhu, I’m glad you liked it. However, you don’t have to force yourself to eat it all. From now on, this dish will be served.”

“Ah, yes… … .”

This time, Seong Ji-hyun explained in a kind tone as if she had read my mind. Although she had a younger-looking face than Iria, the elegance and attitude in her speech were much more mature.

His insight and calculations were so quick that one could mistakenly think he was reading the other person’s mind. I knew exactly what the other person wanted.

This is probably because, as the daughter of a chaebol family, she has had social experiences with many people from an early age. Despite his youthful appearance, his attitude towards people was skillful and flawless.

“Wow, this dish is being served just now. There is no need to force yourself to eat it. It’s an honor just to show up for the appointment.”

“Ah, I am truly grateful.”

He was peering into my heart with his seemingly humane face.

“I will serve you this dish.”

-Rattle, rattle… … !

While I was thinking about various things in my mind, authentic dishes were placed on the table.

Foie gras and buffet bourguignon.

I had only heard of it, but it was my first time seeing it.

It looked like roasted duck loin and braised ribs.

“Eat slowly. Because there is still enough time.”

“Ah, yes. By the way, Jihyun, are you okay? He said he was a teaching assistant… Weren’t you at work?”

“Hehe, don’t worry about me. No problem.”

This time, Seong Ji-hyun shows off her kind smile. She just smiled brightly, as if she was surprised that I was worried about her.

Well, what would anyone say to the daughter of the chairman of a large company? Somehow, the person himself seemed to be full of leisure. On the outside, he seemed easy-going, but could he be a completely flawless personality?

“Eat it quickly before it gets cold.”

“Oh, that’s right. thank you for this food… … !”

ㅡSuch, Suk, Suk… !

I put the food on a plate, roughly cut it with a knife, and put it in my mouth. A chunk of meat that melts in your mouth without even chewing it. The more I continued to savor the beef, the more I felt the subtle wine scent.

It’s definitely delicious.

But I don’t know exactly what it tastes like.

Perhaps because I have a cheap mouth, I couldn’t express the taste anymore.

“Take it with wine. This is quite precious.”

Suddenly, Seong Ji-hyun clinks the wine glass and puts it to the side of his nose. As she savored the scent, she sipped the wine little by little. A wine glass alone creates an extremely elegant look.

ㅡChallang… !

I also raised my glass after her.

It was hard to refuse since he had already complied.

First, he wet his lips with wine and pretended to drink it.

It was like that. I was a weak drinker.

As a physical hunter, drinking was a sin.

Alcohol was the worst for muscle synthesis.

That’s why I usually didn’t even mention it.

‘Ugh… ‘What’s so delicious about this that you’re gulping it down?’

I just touched the tip of my tongue to the wine,

A bitter and rich grape scent fills the mouth.

The frequency itself didn’t seem to be very high.

Still, alcohol doesn’t suit me.

Because my body had become smaller, I felt like my appetite had become childlike.

“Keuhm, by the way, how old are you, Jihyun?”

I asked a question, putting down my glass to conceal the fact that I was drinking. Moreover, until now, I knew nothing about her except her name and shocking birth.

“Oh, look at my mind! Come to think of it, we didn’t even know each other’s ages! I’m twenty-three. What about Sihoo?”

He was an ordinary age that fit his appearance perfectly.

“I see. I am… It may be hard to believe, but I’m twenty-six.”

“… Oh my, really?”

Seong Ji-hyeon looks surprised.

The reaction wasn’t any different just because it was her.

He looked at me as if his interest had grown even more and said, ‘You’re an interesting person in many ways…’ … ‘?’ he just muttered.

Was it because of the wine? Or was it because of my age? Seong Ji-hyeon’s black eyes shine brightly. His eyes seemed to be examining a property of interest.

Although I brought up the age topic,

I can never get used to this kind of gaze.

I don’t think I can easily say this time.

It’s something that might jump over the line at once like a storm.

ㅡSreuk… !

I took out my cell phone from under the table to avoid Seong Ji-hyun’s gaze. It was to send a reply to Iria that I couldn’t say before.

“Hmm… Sihoo? Do you have a girlfriend?”

As soon as I replied to Iria that I was eating and would come see her soon, Seong Ji-hyeon followed up with a question.

“Yes… ? Oh, there is.”

Although it was a slightly embarrassing question,

It was better. It’s a good question.

I really need to draw a line here.

“As expected… Are you Iria?”

“Uh, how did you know?”

“I don’t know why. These days, the internet is all abuzz with news about Iria. It’s been quite a while since dating rumors broke out with an unidentified boy assistant, didn’t you know?”

“Ah… That’s not it… … .”

“It seemed like some of the people gathered at the assistant course earlier noticed that, right? At first, I wasn’t sure because of the goggles that Sihoo is currently wearing.”

“Well, that’s right.”

Was it something like that? I survived thanks to the goggles.

Come to think of it, it’s been a long time since I sold my face.

Perhaps that photo was also secretly taken by Moran and spread.

If I had forgotten this fact and gone to the academy with a bare face, there would have been an uproar.

“But those goggles… How long will you be using it?”

“Oh… ! sorry. I was unintentionally rude.”

Come to think of it, I was wearing goggles even while eating. Although I couldn’t see my face in detail from the outside, there was no problem with visibility from the inside, so I continued to wear it without any discomfort.

ㅡSaralak… !

As I take down the goggles and place them around my neck, my bushy gray hair flutters.

“Haaah… ?”

And at the same time, Seong Ji-hyun lets out a small exclamation.

ㅡSuddenly, suddenly… !

After checking my face, she emptied her wine glass in an instant, as if she was suddenly thirsty. They said it was precious and I drank it down in one go like drinking bottled water.

Even as she sipped her wine, her eyes were fixed on my face.

“Why are you doing that all of a sudden…? … ?”

“Oh, no. When I first saw him, I couldn’t see his face properly because he was wearing a helmet, but now that I can see him in person… What should I say… … ?”

ㅡSqueak… !

She trails off and fills her glass again.

“… Oh, you’re so cute.”

Then, with an awkward tone and expression, he tried to look away and sipped his wine glass. Meanwhile, Seong Ji-hyun’s cheeks turn red as if she’s drunk from just one glass of wine.

It was a reaction that ran counter to the image of her I had seen so far.

“Haha, thank you for saying that.”

On the other hand, I was calm. Actually, I was used to it.

I developed a tolerance for being called cute.

There was no particular feeling of resistance anymore.

Because it felt good to be complimented on my appearance.

“… ah! But how did you recognize me at once? I heard you couldn’t even see my face in the alley at that time?”

“Whoops, you’re finally asking.”

“Yes?”

“From that day on, I wanted to make a case, so I made some inquiries. After going through something like that, I belatedly became a security guard… … .”

“Ah… … .”

As expected, the identity of the black suit that followed Seong Ji-hyeon must have been a bodyguard.

“I haven’t done anything in particular, so there’s no need to even ask about it… … .”

“No. If it wasn’t for Sihu that day, Iria wouldn’t have shown up either. Right?”

“Hmm, that might have been it.”

“Is that so? If the gangsters had found out my identity back then, it wouldn’t have ended up as a simple extortion. They probably didn’t hesitate to kidnap to demand ransom.”

“Well… … . That’s quite a possibility.”

“So… Could you please give me a chance to repay you properly?”

“Yes? Repayment? Just having a nice meal like this is enough… … .”

“No, actually, the reason I asked to see you separately is because I have something I want to tell you. Would you like to listen to it?”

“… … ?”

Seong Ji-hyun moves her lips, finally revealing her purpose.

Her calm face gradually began to glow.

It was the face of a girl who had just reached the moment she had been anxiously waiting for.