The Game Developer Who Left the Company Is Too Competent

17. Spring and winter come together (2)

During lunchtime and afternoon, Taeyeon interviewed a total of two people.

They were male developers who kept glancing at Tae-hee Seong from a few days ago, took her somewhere and returned with a bad expression.

Of course, Sung Tae-hee is not guilty of anything.

If I had to look for it, would it be something that is overly attractive and has a good personality?

Considering that most of the male gamers and developers are single mothers without female immunity, the existence itself is fatal.

“just… … I still care. Although I was rejected, I didn’t feel bad about it, and even now, when I talk about work, they smile and treat me kindly. That’s why I’m more confused and my heart goes out.”

A male system developer over the age of 30 this year said yes… … .

“Honestly, among the male developers I’ve worked with, there must be no one who hasn’t been swayed by Tae-hee. It was a mistake to misunderstand for a moment that I was only good because I was a colleague, and that I was special.”

The original painter who spends the most time with her rather blames himself for his stupidity.

It was difficult for Taeyeon to form a consensus because she had never felt rational feelings for her fellow developers, but she listened with a sad expression on her face as it was something she could not understand at all.

There was no need for advice.

Because they knew better what to do.

Just listening and having a conversation at the same eye level can be comforting enough. Taeyeon knew that fact well from experience.

‘They’re the ones I don’t want to miss, so I’ll have to take good care of them.’

It would be embarrassing to leave the company because of this.

After the interview with the two youths, Taeyeon looked at Seong Taehee. She was laughing and talking to Lee Young-ae’s AD.

“Because AD-nim Lee Young-ae is doing a good job managing the female art staff… … Let’s not mind.”

Female employees do not collide as much as possible and do not engage in private conversations other than legitimate business reasons.

This was one of the principles Taeyeon had followed until now. It was because I had seen many people who committed serious things because they didn’t do this properly, or left the company because they were wrongly involved.

‘Even if that’s not the case, I should be more careful now.’

‘Cause I’m not alone anymore

Taeyeon smiled at the small potted plant placed in front of her work desk and started texting someone.

Without recognizing the fact that someone was watching the scene closely.

* * *

Recently, Taeyeon went straight to Seopangyo Café Street after work.

As soon as she entered a pretty cafe reminiscent of a flower shop, Taeyeon greeted the female president at the counter.

“hello.”

“yes. welcome.”

“Are you inside?”

“yes. It is on the second floor.”

She was an old acquaintance of Kim Yuna. I was formally introduced by Yuna Kim a while ago, and since then I have been using this place like a promise square.

The second floor was also full of flowers, potted plants, and various decorations reminiscent of the jungle. There was a seat with a partition on the outskirts, and Yuna Kim was sitting there with her hat pressed down. She was absorbed in reading with her earphones on.

As Taeyeon carefully sat across from me, feeling like she was popular, she pulled out her earphones and smiled.

“I’m here?”

“huh. What were you reading?”

The book she showed was a collection of essays by a famous writer, and was a gift from Taeyeon.

Taeyeon started to take an interest in books after learning that she is a bookworm. It was because I thought it was necessary to match simple tastes in order to have a conversation at the same eye level.

Taeyeon also took out the same book from her bag.

“How far have you read? I’m reading page 124 right now… … .”

Thanks to these efforts, the conversation topic has become more abundant.

It’s only been about a month since we started dating officially, but a lot happened before that.

On their first movie date, Taeyeon, who was confident in her heart, confessed late in the evening and received a positive reply via text message before midnight that day.

After that, they found out that they were each other’s first lovers.

This was only possible because Yuna Kim had been focusing on gymnastics and Taeyeon had been focusing on game development.

After eating at a nearby Chinese restaurant, I felt her hesitating while taking a walk in the dark park. Taeyeon asked first because she seemed to have an embarrassing business.

“What’s going on?”

“My parents wanted to meet my brother, so I was thinking about what to say.”

Taeyeon asked in surprise.

“Do your parents know we’re dating?”

“I tried to hide it, but Seol-ah unni… … .”

“Ah, brother… … .”

Another thing that Taeyeon learned recently is that Seolah Han is quite talkative.

Kim Yoon-ah’s mother was a famous fashion designer with a large business and, of course, had a long-standing relationship with top star Han Seol-ah.

“Are you embarrassed?”

Why are you so cute when you look at me?

“Not careful. It’s the first time I’ve met Yoona’s parents, not anyone else.”

Taeyeon started asking about her parents’ tastes.

It is to discuss and prepare in advance what kind of clothes to wear that day and what to prepare for gifts.

Yoona was happy to see Taeyeon like this.

Because it was proof that the relationship with him was so precious and serious.

Three days later, Taeyeon, dressed in a casual semi-suit, holding a bouquet of flowers in her right hand and a shopping bag in her left, was standing in front of Yoona’s house.

‘Let’s go in!’

Taeyeon carefully pressed the doorbell.

“Is your brother here?”

Yoona, neatly dressed in jeans and a shirt, came out to meet me. Entering the living room together, I saw a middle-aged couple exuding unusual elegance.

Taeyeon first gave Yoona’s mother, Yoon-ok Choi, a bouquet of flowers and a box of high-end perfume, and a rather heavy rectangular gift box for her father, Professor Hyo-won Kim.

“Oh my, what is all this… … .”

In front of the pretty bouquet and perfume, Choi Yoon-ok’s charisma disintegrated in an instant.

On the other hand, Professor Kim Hyo-won made a puzzled expression.

“It’s quite heavy. What is this?”

“I prepared it in the hope that it would be helpful after listening to Yoona’s advice.”

He unwrapped the gift on the spot.

It was the latest MacBook, and it was the top model used by Professor Hyo-Won Kim himself when preparing for lectures.

It was a gift prepared after obtaining information from Yoona that Professor Hyo-Won Kim likes the latest electronic products and has been carefully looking at price comparison sites to change laptops for lectures lately.

“You are well prepared.”

At those words, Taeyeon let out a sigh of relief. Yoona was also smiling.

But it was still too early to be relieved.

Yoona’s parents, more than Taeyeon, have dealt with many people, so they were no different from masters at messing with people’s minds.

Interrogation, no, a full-fledged conversation began.

“What are your parents doing?”

This was Professor Kim Hyo-won’s first question.

“I live in Yeosu, my father is a rice seller and my mother is a flower shop.”

The conversation between the two reminded me of a job interview at a large company.

The mother and daughter were perplexed by the sight.

Either way, the conversation continued.

“You’re a high school graduate, was there any special reason you didn’t go to college?”

“At the time, the only thought was that I wanted to develop a game as soon as possible. So I jumped right into the industry and started working.”

“Where did the army come from?”

“I received benefits from the defense industry at the company I joined at the time.”

“You must have done a really good job.”

“I worked hard.”

It was difficult, but it was a time that I endured with dreams and passion. Taeyeon smiled thinking about that moment.

Professor Kim Hyo-won, who was looking at that face, asked another question.

“Are you running a company these days?”

“yes. Somehow it happened.”

“You must have never studied business administration, but have you ever felt difficulties due to lack of professional knowledge?”

Taeyeon, who was stung by that comment, hesitated for a while before answering honestly.

“I feel desperate these days.”

“Aren’t you thinking of going to college and studying at a later date?”

“I have it, but I’m not sure when the time will come… … .”

The conversation continued.

Choi Yoon-ok, who had been listening quietly until then, suddenly stepped out after checking her watch.

“Why don’t we go there and have a drink at least? Yu Seobang wouldn’t have had breakfast either.”

“what? Yu, yu west? Who cares, is it already the West?!”

“mom!”

The woman was perplexed.

Taeyeon, on the other hand, took it lightly as if she had waited.

“If you give it to me, I will be grateful to eat it, mother-in-law!”

“I need to prepare some, but if you wait, I will serve it right away.”

“With more than 10 years of self-employed experience, I can master any dish. If there’s anything I can help with, I’ll help!”

Choi Yoon-ok liked Taeyeon’s kind attitude to the point of bursting into laughter. Professor Kim Hyo-won, who looked at her disapprovingly, said firmly to Kim Yoon-ah, who was embarrassed.

“I haven’t given permission yet.”

“dad!”

* * *

After washing the dishes myself, I sat down on the sofa in the living room again, and this time the tea time started under Choi Yoon-ok’s lead.

Taeyeon was very nervous, but Yoonok Choi’s method was different from Professor Hyowon Kim’s.

“I saw it in an interview article. You bought a house in Pangyo, right?”

“No, why do you ask such a thing in the first meeting?”

“Stay still, please!”

“What are you doing? You keep asking useless questions!”

“What is useless? How important this is, tsk tsk.

Most of Choi Yoon-ok’s interests were about Tae-yeon’s personal life, especially her economic ability.

There was nothing to take for this part, so Taeyeon responded with sincerity to the answer.

It was around 5pm when Taeyeon left the house. Yoona felt very sorry for Taeyeon.

“Were you embarrassed?”

“hmm? no. I fully understand how your mother-in-law feels. If it were me, I probably would have done more.”

Yoona’s eyebrows furrowed cutely. Taeyeon poked at that part with her finger and asked.

“Why are you making that face? Don’t you want to marry me?”

“You haven’t even proposed yet.”

“I will. I am preparing now.”

“really?”

“huh. In a place where many people watch like a baseball field, it’s very big… … .”

“don’t do it!”

“Or go on a broadcast and ask for some time to speak, then look at the camera and kneel down and sing… … .”

“Don’t do that!”

Taeyeon was very happy to see Yoona who hated her.

‘As expected, there is no need to procrastinate any longer.’

My mind has already been made up.

Taeyeon hugged Yoona by the waist and walked while watching the sunset. Yoona, shy for a moment, leaned on Taeyeon’s shoulder.

After a while, Taeyeon spoke in a whisper.

“Let’s go see my parents next week.”

“huh. By the way, are you going to go to Yeosu by express bus or train? I don’t care… … Are you okay?”

Taeyeon, who was speechless for a moment, cleared her throat and asked.

“I have to go see it tomorrow. What kind of tea do you like? A midsize sedan? or not… … .”