Kwon Taejung, who went to the department store, casually shopped with Yigyeom without hiring a personal shopper. Although people’s gazes followed him every time he moved, it didn’t bother him much. It was something he was accustomed to experiencing even before becoming a news sensation.
Kwon Taejung, with a stature and appearance that would make anyone admire him, received more attention from people than most celebrities. There were even occasions when people approached him asking for autographs, mistaking him for a celebrity.
“This is pretty.”
Unfazed by the attention, Kwon Taejung focused on choosing clothes that would suit Yigyeom. The only one who seemed aware of the lingering stares was Yigyeom.
“Yigyeom, you must be tired. I mean, who wouldn’t stare when someone looks so beautiful. They can’t help it because you’re excessively beautiful.”
“I’m not the one they’re looking at… It’s Chief they’re admiring.”
“Nonsense. I only see your face. It’s too beautiful.”
With a sly smile, Kwon Taejung tried a new sweater on Yigyeom. It turned out to be more fitting and beautiful than expected, making the expenditure feel worthwhile. Kwon Taejung bought all similar sweaters in the store and asked for them to be loaded into the car.
“Um, what else… Do we need another… Maybe a new bed? The current one is too big. Should we get a smaller one to sleep closer?”
Thinking about mentioning that there might not be a need to buy a new bed, as the current one is already fantastic, Yigyeom was interrupted by someone approaching from behind Kwon Taejung. It was a person he hadn’t seen before, but strangely, she seemed familiar. She also bore a resemblance to Kwon Taejung.
“Taejung-ah.”
The woman who came closer naturally called Kwon Taejung’s name. Yigyeom thought she might be Kwon Taejung’s sister.
“Oh? Noona.”
“If you’ve come, at least say something. Are you here for shopping?”
“Yeah.”
“Oh, there’s someone with you. Hello. I’m Taejung’s Noona, Kwon Yoojung.”
Greeting them kindly, Kwon Yoojung extended her hand. Surprised, Yigyeom quickly shook hands, bowing in greeting.
“…Hello. I’m Yeon Yigyeom.”
“Nice to meet you. Yeon… Yigyeom.”
After briefly chuckling upon hearing Yigyeom’s name, Kwon Yoojung smiled again, shaking hands lightly.
“If you don’t mind, would you like to have a cup of tea at my office?”
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
Observing Kwon Yoojung speaking warmly to Yigyeom, Kwon Taejung subtly inserted himself into the conversation.
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Rather than casually brushing off the situation, Kwon Taejung didn’t want to explain his relationship with Yigyeom as something trivial to his family. He felt that meeting his sister unexpectedly might turn out to be a fortunate incident.
“Got it.”
Thinking that it would be best to introduce Yigyeom on the day he worked part-time and bring her to the cafe to meet his sister and brother, Kwon Taejung felt it would be reassuring if his sister and brother knew first and sided with him.
“It was really nice meeting you today. Let’s definitely have tea or a meal together next time.”
Moving next to Kwon Taejung and smiling at Yigyeom, Kwon Yoojung lightly bowed and greeted. Yigyeom, who had been standing nervously, quickly bowed in return, making eye contact with Kwon Yoojung. Even when he briefly saw her earlier, he felt that she had a face very similar to Kwon Taejung.
“Enjoy your shopping. Taejung, see you in the evening.”
Smiling at Yigyeom, Kwon Yoojung patted Kwon Taejung’s shoulder and left the store. Yigyeom stared blankly at Kwon Yoojung’s retreating figure.
“I thought she’d be too busy to come down.”
“She works here?”
“Yeah, this is my Noona’s department store. Someone must have reported seeing me shopping.”
With Kwon Taejung’s words, Yigyeom suddenly remembered that he was the youngest son of the Taesung family. When they were together, he didn’t think about it, but being treated outside or attracting everyone’s attention made him keenly aware of the situation.
“It was surprising. I didn’t expect to greet her like this.”
“It’s her workplace, after all.”
“Yeah, she probably heard someone say we came to shop.”
Relieved by Yigyeom’s words, Kwon Taejung, who had been holding his breath, reached up and tousled Yigyeom’s hair as they entered the VVIP elevator heading to the parking lot.
“Since my Noona has seen us together, it might be a good idea to start talking about it. Let’s seriously consider telling our family.”
“Oh…”
“There’s nothing to hide or be hidden. My Noona seemed curious, and my Hyung suggested having dinner together tonight. I agreed. I’m thinking about telling my Noona and Hyung, but what do you think?”
Yigyeom understood and agreed, but besides that, he felt a bit anxious. While he knew that Kwon Taejung understood his situation and would be supportive no matter what, there was a slight fear of how Kwon Taejung might feel uneasy encountering someone like him.
“It’s a bit… scary. But… as Chief said… since there’s nothing to hide, it might be good to tell them now.”
“Yeah, I’ll explain it well. My Noona and Hyung will like you. Being this kind and beautiful, who wouldn’t like you.”
Kwon Taejung, who had found a moment alone, kissed Yigyeom’s cheek, making a smooching sound. Smiling at that refreshing laughter, Yigyeom thought about living more diligently to become someone who suits Kwon Taejung even more. To make it unnecessary for him to worry about and care for me constantly.
* * *
Kwon Taejung, who alternately looked at Kwon Yoojung and Kwon Kijung, as if urging them to speak quickly, cut a piece of braised beef and put it in his mouth.
“Taejung, is it really true that you’re seeing someone? Nuna is sure about it, so it has to be believable.”
Kwon Kijung, taking a sip of wine, asked with curiosity. Kwon Taejung took a sip of water instead of wine and nodded.
“Yeah, I’m seeing someone. And it’s quite serious. Now, I’m about to drop a bomb, so just listen until the end. This is my request.”
“Got it. Let’s hear it first.”
Seemingly uninterested in the food in front of him, Kwon Taejung, who took a deep breath under the gaze that focused solely on him, calmly began to speak.
“His name is Yeon Yigyeom, and his age is… twenty. Twelve years younger than me.”
Bringing up the age topic as the first shock, Kwon Taejung looked at his Noona and Hyung with surprise, then grinned.
“And Noona might have noticed, but he’s a resident of Daramdong. The young one I mentioned before.”
“The resident we need to keep from appearing on the broadcast?”
“Yeah.”
Casually answering Kwon Kijung’s question, Kwon Taejung put the remaining piece of beef in his mouth. Even though it was a dish he used to love, today, perhaps due to nervousness, the taste didn’t seem as enjoyable.
“I thought I might have heard his name somewhere… Unbelievable.”
After delivering consecutive shocking stories, Kwon Taejung now waited silently for the reactions of his sister and brother. Seeing that they were just staring at him with their mouths open, he decided to speak again as if it couldn’t be helped.
“I want to get married.”
With the third shock in a row, Kwon Yoojung and Kwon Kijung couldn’t even blink properly. They just stared at Kwon Taejung in a daze, mouths agape.
“I’ve said everything.”
“So… Did you end up liking that resident?”
“Yeah, as we spent time together, my feelings grew. I never expected this to happen. I used to think I preferred work over relationships, but it turned out not to be true. When I’m with Yigyeom, I feel like time is too precious to waste.”
Listening to Yigyeom’s story and seeing Kwon Taejung smiling throughout, Kwon Yoojung let out a small sigh. Although it was somewhat shocking, it was a story about love, so it wasn’t entirely incomprehensible.
“Taejung, if he’s someone you like, he must be a good person. We only exchanged greetings briefly, but he made a good first impression.”
“Yigyeom is genuinely beautiful. He becomes even more beautiful when he smiles.”
Finally seeing the youngest member’s unfamiliar appearance, Kwon Yoojung and Kwon Kijung burst into laughter. It was amusing and cute because it was a sight they had never seen before.
“I can’t believe it, really. Are you that happy?”
“Yeah, I am. It’s the first time I’ve felt like this. Until now, everything was mundane and bothersome, but it’s different now. I can’t forget even the smallest things. It’s the first time I’ve ever been hurt.”
“It hasn’t been that long since you met. It’s only been two months since you went to the redevelopment area. It’s good that you understand your feelings, but talking about marriage after just two months seems a bit too soon, doesn’t it?”
In response to the concerned voice, Kwon Taejung nodded. It had been only two months since they first discovered each other’s existence, and the development of feelings came even more quickly than that. He fully understood why his sister and brother were worried.
“I’m not saying we’ll get married right away. After properly organizing my house post-demolition, I’ll live with Yigyeom and take it slowly. It’s not like we’re getting married next week, so don’t worry too much.”
“Okay… Since you’ve thought it through, you’ll talk to us. It’s not that we have no worries, but trust the youngest. He’s smarter and more considerate than anyone. But twenty is too young. I thought his face looked really young, total–babyface.”
Thinking of Yigyeom’s face as he bowed and greeted them, Kwon Yoojung chuckled softly.
“Let’s have a meal together sometime. I want to properly greet him. If you’re so sure about him, you can introduce him to us, right? I really want to see him.”
“I’ll ask Yigyeom about it. Noona and Hyung, please hurry and finish your plates. Do you know that I’m the only one eating right now?”
Only now, as Kwon Yoojung and Kwon Kijung picked up their utensils for the first time, did they burst into laughter, as if the shock of the three consecutive revelations was finally sinking in. The only wish of the two siblings was for their parents to withstand this triple shock.
Their sibling relationship is so sweet! 🥰
Thanks for the chapter