Even Hae-joon can’t help but flinch in front of Ms. Cha, who smiles excessively as if she’s been waiting too long. Is she trying to save face by being with her friends? Hae-joon smiled, pretending not to be agitated, as she wanted to at least comply with his wishes even though she was lacking.
“no. “It’s good to see you again today.”
Anyway, I want to be seen as a pretty decent woman even if it brings all my strengths together. Hae-jun’s friendly greeting was followed by praise from her wives who were watching her.
“oh. Chairman Seo also has high standards.”
“That’s right. Mrs. Cha too. Please introduce yourself to us in advance. When I had a daughter-in-law, I introduced her to Mrs. Cha first. oh. “It’s there!”
“… … .”
As if she didn’t know it, a lady secretly challenged Mrs. Cha’s elegant smile. If she was that girl who was making eye contact, Hae-joon felt quite familiar with her. Last time, at a bank in Korea or something, a young lady who was with the main character of a teen drama turned her head with a frown when Hae-joon and her eyes met.
“I can’t see clearly. “Hold on a minute, I’ll have to go and fetch him.”
“Leave it alone. “On days like today, we should let young people hang out together.”
When the wife seemed like she was going to personally pick up the girl, who was faltering as if she didn’t see the hand gesture telling her to come, the people around her tried to dissuade her. She was embarrassed for no reason, but soon alleviated her embarrassment with a believable smile.
“I guess he’s tired because he’s so busy. By the way, did I tell you before, my future in-law is the president of Daehan University? That’s why Jeongmin doesn’t even have time to see his father because he’s helping him with his work.”
“I guess my situation is different. “My in-laws are also the CEO of N Cosmetics, so my child has to go around saying hello before getting married, so I can’t even see my face?”
“… … .”
This kind of thing is the same in every neighborhood, without even going to the extent of drama.
To the laughter of the women who agreed and accepted it as soon as anyone opened their mouth, Haejun responded with a smile that seemed like a painting. She’s been through this quite a bit, although her scale is a bit different.
Whose child is better, whose son-in-law or daughter-in-law is worthy?
Isn’t this a familiar sight even if you follow your mom to the local bathhouse? Plus, like in the gallery, the other person didn’t have great malicious intent, so it was worth laughing in moderation.
“I guess Mrs. Cha still watches from outside?”
“You mean me?”
“ah… … .”
Hae-joon looked at Mrs. Cha in response to the sudden question. He may not know himself, but he seems to be okay with being a well-bred person. Although all the women here seem like precious wives, Lee Han’s mother looked as delicate as an elegant flower.
What are you going to do alone?
As there was no Yuhan to kick him out like last time, and I couldn’t step forward, all Haejun could do was watch with concern. No, before that, I was confused as to whether it was okay for me to pretend not to notice while everyone was bragging about their daughter-in-law.
“How easy is it to do that? “To be honest, it’s so hard for me to even look at this face.”
“ah. also… … .”
“To save people.”
“… … .”
While everyone was dumbfounded and silent, Mrs. Cha gently squeezed Hae-joon’s hand. I don’t know why, but the look in Yuhan’s eyes was very similar to that of Yuhan, who came to the thoracic surgery clinic even with a cast on.
“Actually, Professor Yoon, there is no need to go to the in-laws’ house. “You’re busy saving the lives of precious people, so shouldn’t I, who’s healthy, be patient?”
“ah… … “I guess so.”
The woman who first challenged Mrs. Cha’s understanding smile was particularly shaken. I wasn’t going to bring this up. She didn’t want to be childish, but since she had heard the story from her own daughter-in-law, she pretended not to know and ignored her.
“Why did you do that last time to this great person? “Don’t you think your heart almost dropped from shock when you heard this story from Jeongmin?”
“Oh my.”
“… … .”
“Still, I’m so fortunate. “I have Hae-joon who can put my fallen heart back together.”
More, just a little more.
Despite her elegant mouth, Ms. Cha’s eyes were full of thirst, as if something was still lacking. How long she had been waiting for this moment. Her smile, which gently touches everyone around her without making a single sound, can be described in one word.
I am Seo Yi-han’s mother.
“It’s only now that I know how famous our Haejun has been since he was at Korea University.”
“Oh my, is that so?”
“yes.”
I guess so. It’s so pretty.
It was difficult to express the subtle world of laughter so well, as if there was no fan and it seemed to be hidden. Even the slightest movement of a finger was meaningful, as if someone had decided today to let go of all the desires that had accumulated while raising two sons. As if it was surprising that Ms. Cha, who was always quiet about these topics, was doing this, someone quietly intervened.
“Then we should visit when our hearts aren’t feeling well. Are you okay, Dr. Yoon?”
“ah… … Me?”
With all the attention suddenly focused on me, Hae-joon instinctively looked at Mrs. Cha first. She was mesmerized by the sight of her flying like a butterfly and stinging like a bee. For a moment, she did not know what answer to give, so she tried to determine her intention with her eyes.
Is it really okay for me to come forward and give an answer? If you’re reluctant… … .
“… … “Of course!”
Hae-joon, who was putting all his effort into reading the inner thoughts in Ms. Cha’s eyes, suddenly clasped her hands together. While Hyo-jin was an expert at recognizing arranged marriages, Hae-joon boasted an unrivaled ability to distinguish between elders.
A human protractor regardless of genre.
In the operating room, it is common for the hand holding the knife to move and stop by a millimeter at the sound of the professor’s breathing. Is it only in some hospital? Even at her dinner party, she entered the number of her favorite song from each era without a clear cough from the center blind person who valued her face. So, ‘Please! Take a beat! I couldn’t help but notice Ms. Cha’s anxious eyes as she desperately cried out, ‘What should I do?’
“Ask me something like that. “Of course I have to see it.”
“Oh, I seem to be really busy again, so I thought it might be rude.”
“You must be busy.”
“… … .”
“To save people.”
I do not know.
Hae-joon’s smile, who had put everything aside after the center director’s 60th birthday, was no less than Mrs. Cha’s. I didn’t know what was going on, but when I opened my eyes, I found myself trapped in the CS office. Today, for the first time, I felt like I could understand Hyeon-oh’s feelings as he cried out, but it was too late to get him out once he stepped in there or here.
“Still, if you come by anytime, please contact me. “If it’s not just other people, but my mother’s acquaintances, we should set aside 10 days to look after them.”
“ah… … .”
As expected, the peak was taken with Ms. Cha’s handkerchief. Even though her wives, who had lost the will to challenge her, slowly retreated and smiled awkwardly, Ms. Cha could not stop being thrilled.
“Mrs. Cha.”
“You were very surprised, right? no. “I didn’t mean to do that.”
Mrs. Cha quickly lowered her handkerchief when she heard a voice calling her cautiously. Instead, Hae-joon’s cheeks, who had been keeping up with the beat, turned red as he suddenly grabbed her hand.
“… … Thank you for welcoming me today. “I couldn’t explain everything that happened last time.”
“no. “It goes without saying.”
“… … .”
Hae-joon lowered his head at the warm body temperature that felt so natural. I am truly grateful that he reached out his hand to me first, but the patting hand stayed in every nook and cranny for quite a long time.
Also around the fourth finger.
“Hey, mother. Like that day too, maybe I,”
“no. “It’s no big deal!”
Even if Hae-joon noticed, Mrs. Cha quickly removed her hand. When Lee Han and Hyo Jin looked at her with their eyes as they stood side by side from a distance, she quickly let go of her pretense. In her heart, she took Hae-joon and said, ‘I have a daughter-in-law too!’ I wanted to go on a triumphal march, but since those two people witnessed my every move, I had to restrain myself.
In particular, if it is her older sister, she is a scary great person who can rob every jewelry store in Seoul just because ‘it would be fun to interfere’.
“Stop doing this and go to Lee Han quickly. “Wait.”
“still,”
“no. “I have enough.”
Of course, it wasn’t enough, but even heaven had to forgive such a white lie. Isn’t it true that a flower blooms even in a battlefield? I have the right to enjoy this much, even considering my two sons who have given me a dry battlefield. Ms. Cha’s face was filled with a genuine smile as she saw Lee Han and Hae Joon returning to their seats and looking at each other side by side.
“… … .”
This time, it wasn’t made up or filmed. It wasn’t a problem with my precious wife or the neighborhood lady. More and more people were glancing at Ms. Cha with a happier smile than anyone else, which only her mother could see. At times like this, I wanted Hae-joon to be by my side, but I wasn’t too disappointed.
“okay. “That’s it.”
Even if you don’t have to take it with you everywhere, the true value of a gem is that it shines on its own.
◇ ◆ ◇
“Aunt.”
Hae-joon bowed his head to Hyo-jin, who was standing next to Lee Han. Even from a distance, her expression seemed bright, and the eyes looking at her sparkled in a different way than Ms. Cha’s.
“Haejun is prettier today.”
“… … Thank you, Aunt.”
“no. “I am more grateful.”
Isn’t that right?
She raised one eye and glanced up at Lee Han, suppressing laughter. In this game, the more beautiful Hae-joon was, the better it was for me, but looking at Lee-han’s shadow, I feel like it was just a game for me from the beginning.
“… … Mr. Hae-jun.”
From the very beginning, just try to win outright.
“I’m going to go see your mom. Have fun together.”
“Aunt. “He will stay a little longer and then go away.”
“no. “You need to give me time to think.”
Lee Han-a. You know what I’m saying?
