chapter 31
‘I’m just kidding people… … .’
Is this a confession? Isn’t that too fast?
Of course, if Taehan is tall, he has a manly face, but he can’t be that soft when he smiles, and his body proportions are good enough that he could be a model, but… still… … .
I’ve been thinking about those thoughts for 3 seconds, but I feel like I’ve suddenly been completely bland. Seah Yoo put her lips down and put down the teacup she was holding.
‘… But what do I want to do in the first place?’
The image of the day when I blocked the front of the car that was rushing and smiled calmly and reached out my hand. Even now, it is a sight that I think of several times before going to sleep.
At first, I thought it was thanks to my benefactor. However… I don’t know now. Not only did I want to repay him, but I wanted to meet and get to know him more.
‘… I see It was a meeting because I liked it too.’
I feel comfortable when I leave my crush and meet Kang Tae-han.
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Last year, as the drama, which came out with a lot of weight in its own way, became a huge hit, Yoo Se-ah quickly established herself as a famous actress. I was obviously in a situation where I was worried about the monthly rent until last month, but all of a sudden, all sorts of interviews and TV appearance offers flooded in.
As luck would have it, the works she starred in after that also became hits one after another. Thanks to that, the income went up along with the popularity… The change around her was rather disconcerting.
The attitude of the company, which had almost neglected her, has changed, and the manager has also changed.
The way he treats himself has completely changed. At the broadcasting station, on set,… Even friends who have endured an unknown life together.
Actress Yoo Se-ah’s name ate up the life she had lived in a short span of a few months.
Of course, this is a process that celebrities go through, and some might say that it’s a matter of being full. However… Still, it is true that a feeling of unfulfilled loneliness settled in a corner of my heart.
But while I was with Kang Tae-han, something was different.
I’m not sure if this expression is correct… It feels like that loneliness is gradually disappearing, and instead, something warm and tickling fills the void.
Is it because he didn’t know actress Yoo Se-ah at first, or is it because of the strange atmosphere that doesn’t know the depth.
Either way, I want to know more about Kang Tae-han now. That was her true intention.
‘Wait, then the situation is… … .’
While organizing her thoughts, a look of bewilderment passed across Yoo Se-ah’s face.
Right now Kang Tae-han and himself are just meeting, eating and drinking tea without any justification. Then, couldn’t this already be called a date!
It was true that he felt comfortable with Kang Tae-han and wanted to know more, but Se-ah Yoo wondered if it was okay to progress this fast.
“why?”
“Oh, no.”
The moment Kang Tae-han’s eyes met, Yoo Se-ah tried to put on a calm expression. It was completely unaware that his ears were already turning red.
“there… Great, Mr. Taehan.”
“Yes?”
“Then, would you like to go see a musical together tomorrow? I got two tickets from an acquaintance, but I have no one to go with.”
Of course, it was a lie, but her idea was that if she decided to save it, something would work out.
“A musical?”
“Yes, that, and… Since Taehan said he was buying food earlier, I think the picture would be perfect if you buy a meal after watching the musical.”
A natural after-sale recommendation that fits perfectly! Seah Yoo was proud of herself. Looking at the lines from earlier, who would think that she is a woman who has never been in a relationship?
It was like a love master who had gone through all the battles, no, like a love master.
“Not tomorrow.”
However, Kang Tae-han’s answer was a clean refusal.
A look of bewilderment appeared on Yoo Se-ah’s face, who was even making a seductive expression that didn’t suit her.
“Why, why!”
I thought it would be nice to meet you!
They say men are liars, so I wonder if they were talking about something like this.
“Tomorrow is the day off!”
This is Yoo Se-ah, who did not miss out on the fact that she said that she would take off on Wednesdays and Thursdays as if passing by. She asked in a voice as perplexed as she was.
“I already have an appointment.”
“… Pre-medicine?”
Kang Tae-han smiled lightly.
“Yes, I’m going to play some golf with my father.”
“… Aha.”
You must keep your promise with your parents. Seah Yoo, who quickly regained her composure at the word father, corrected her posture and sat down again. She naturally changed the topic to hide her embarrassment.
“By the way, Taehan, do you know how to play golf?”
“No, this is the first time. It’s my father’s first time too, so I’m going to learn together this time.”
“Oh, you must be on good terms with your father.”
Seah Yoo finished speaking and poured out the fourth cup.
At that moment, a good idea flashed in her head.
‘I felt like I was being swayed by Taehan, but… … .’
What if you could teach Taehan about golf?
You can be in a positive position for the first time!
It was a really good idea, if you could. However, there was one minor problem here.
‘If I knew it would be like this, I would have learned to play golf… … .’
A situation in which you have a plan but are unable to execute it.
Although she had been to a golf course for filming, she had never actually played golf, so Yoo Se-ah felt sorry inside.
* * *
“Hey! Taehan student! It’s been a while!”
A golf driving range located on the outskirts of Daejeon.
Upon entering the office there, a familiar face stood up with a bright smile. It was Jo Won-ho, whom I had met in Gyeryong Mountain in the past.
“It’s been a while, Mr. Joe.”
Kang Tae-han naturally attached the president after thinking about the title for a while. Jo Won-ho laughed and patted him on the shoulder.
“What a stiff boss. just… … .”
Hyung, Uncle, Mr. Wonho… … . Several titles come to mind, but none of them fit. Jo Won-ho put on an embarrassed expression.
“It’s just that the boss is the most passable.”
“I guess so, right?”
The two burst into laughter at each other.
Kang Tae-han glanced around and put the paper bag he was holding down on the table. Then Jo Won-ho shook his hand in disgust.
“Aye, indeed! Why are you bringing this again?”
“You can’t come empty-handed.”
“Because I don’t have to… … . But what is it?”
I had no desire for a gift. It was sincere.
However, it is the heart of a person who is curious about receiving it. Jo Won-ho, who had already taken out a fairly large glass bottle from the paper bag, asked Kang Tae-han.
“Looks like there are herbs in it… Is it alcohol?”
“It’s not alcohol, it’s bellflower pickled in honey. The taste is quite sweet, so it’s okay… It is also very good for relieving fatigue and replenishing energy.”
“… okay?”
For men, energy doesn’t just mean strength. When Kang Tae-han lightly raised his thumb, the corners of both Jo Won-ho’s lips went up.
“Heh, thank you. But how should I eat this?”
“Nothing. You can dissolve it in hot water like burning honey. You can just eat bellflower… Can I get you a drink as a demonstration?”
“Hey, what about the guest? just sit down I… Oh, come on.”
Then the office door opened and another person came in.
An elderly middle-aged man. It was Kang Ho-yeon, the father who had parked while Kang Tae-han said hello first.
“Nice to meet you. My name is Jo Won-ho.”
“My name is Kang Ho-yeon. I don’t know if this is rude or not. Even though I said yes, my son kept asking me to come, so I won.”
“Ayu! it’s okay. In the first place, I asked them to come play golf first, what? Rather, I would have been disappointed if he hadn’t come. ha ha ha.”
Please don’t do that, sit here and talk.
Jo Won-ho pointed to the chair across from him and said. The natural progression of the story was a familiar and skillful way to deal with people.
“But how did my son and I… … .”
“I don’t know if you’ve heard, but student Taehan is a very outstanding friend. You saved my friend’s life? On that rugged hill in Mt. Gyeryong, I was about to throw my body… … .”
“Huh, is that so?”
Perhaps thanks to Jo Won-ho, the conversation flows between the two like water. Kang Tae-han, who was watching from the side, got up from his seat.
‘Where is the coffee pot?’
By the looks of it, my father seems to have a good conversation.
Then, I decided not to intervene in the story, but to demonstrate the previously mentioned bellflower tea.
As I said before, brewing tea is not that difficult. Just like boiling citron tea, just add bellflower root to hot water and stir.
Three cups of bellflower tea made in an instant.
Kang Tae-han put the mug on the tray and went back to his seat.
“Oh, I forgot to bring tea.”
“Because it’s okay.”
“a… Then I’ll drink it well.”
Jo Won-ho picked up the mug with a smile.
For an instant, an interesting expression passed across his face. The sweet and bitter scent that spreads gently subtly sniped at the taste.
“… Five.”
The moment I took a sip carefully so as not to burn my lips.
A small exclamation escaped his lips.
Most of the teas made with medicinal herbs are said to be good for health, but they are scary to use, or even if honey is added, sweet and bitter tastes are often separated.
However, this was a bit different. Would you say that honey properly retains the essence of bellflower seeds? The two flavors were well harmonized, creating a harmonious taste that was both sweet and deep.
“Hey, this is a thing! Did your brother soak it?”
Kang Ho-yeon and Jo Won-ho’s ages are quite different.
It is Jo Won-ho, whose title has also been changed to brother after he has finished his voice. On the other hand, Kang Ho-yeon also made an expression as if he was a little impressed by the taste of the tea.
“No, I think Taehan soaked it.”
“Hey… You did well, my son. Actually, when my father contacted me saying he wanted to play golf, I was a little moved. There aren’t many kids like this these days.”
“… I did take good care of my son. He grew up very well.”
A conversation that naturally flows into the son’s praise.
Kang Tae-han quietly listened to the conversation between the two and then opened his mouth.
“… Aren’t you going to play golf?”
It was Kang Tae-han who was very embarrassed to hear his praise openly from the side.
* * *
In fact, when Kang Tae-han contacted Jo Won-ho, he did not expect that much.
Even if it’s dating, we met once in the mountains, and even if you saved a friend, but not a friend, even if you saved yourself, there are countless people who just say thank you and end the relationship.
‘But this is so much more than expected… … .’
Kang Tae-han saw his father swinging a golf club beside him. Next to him, Jo Won-ho was clapping his hands.
“Ah, brother! You can see that your skills improve with each swing. Do you have any talent?”
“Is that so? ha ha ha.”
“For now, try continuing with a 7-iron, then get a feel for it and then swing it with a wood.”
The situation where the president of the golf club is completely attached and gives a 1:1 lecture. No, this feels more like a friend who came to play together rather than an instructor.
Even when he saw it from the mountain, he vaguely guessed it, but Kang Tae-han couldn’t help but admire Jo Won-ho’s insane affinity.
‘Thank you very much.’
When Kang Tae-han contacted him for the first time, Jo Won-ho readily accepted and gave him the address where he had to go to the training ground when he first learned.
I am already grateful for this alone, but I came to the practice field like this and kindly informed my father from beginning to end.
However, Jo Won-ho himself seemed to be enjoying it a little. Originally, it is fun to watch while informing beginners of this and that.
“I’m glad you look happy.”
The father next to him also seems to like it very much. Golf is golf, but it’s even more exciting when you have someone you can talk to while playing sports.
Meanwhile, Kang Tae-han was sitting on the bench with his golf club.
Of course, the power still lingers… After hitting the ball a few times, I have already roughly grasped the art and fundamentals of the sport of golf.
It’s probably very different from formal golf skills, but… The functional part of hitting the ball and sending it to the desired point is still possible.
‘But it’s strange that a guy who came here for the first time can hit so well.’
If you watch them beat bread and bread from the beginning, Jo Won-ho will probably burst into admiration while making a fuss. It was as clear as it could be seen.
But is it really necessary to draw attention like that?
Kang Tae-han’s candid feeling was that he wanted today’s main character to be a father. The reason I wanted to play golf was not because Kang Tae-han was himself, but because it was his father.
‘The purpose has already been achieved.’
The father’s expression as he swung the golf club was noticeably bright. How long has it been since my father had a hobby other than cooking? Kang Tae-han, who watched it, put a hearty smile on his lips.