Chapter 38

Chapter 38Christmas Chemistry(7)

Seeing the surprised expression on Jin Qs face, Jeong-woo casually shrugged his shoulders.

No, Im not.

Then how did you know just by the smell? Do you have a dogs nose or something?

Im just a bit sensitive to scents.

Shin Hye-na turned her head to look at Jeong-woo, saying Oh with surprise.

Jin Q, pretending to be nonchalant while showing off knowledge is a trait that women find attractive.

Yeah, Jin Q oppa.

Yoon Yi-seol looked at Jung-woo with a smile on her face.

Jin Qs face froze as he asked, What are you, exactly?

A manager?

Its so annoying when you answer so coolly. Why do all the Starpiece Entertainment artists act like this, from the CEO to the lowest employee?

Jin Q started chugging his wine. Jeong-woo found it amusing how he did it so smoothly without showing any signs of discomfort.

I wonder if all rappers are this impromptu.

Shin Hye-na grabbed Yoon Yi-seols hand, who kept staring intently at Jung-woo.

Do you want to sing a song? Its been a while since Ive heard your live performance. Im craving some music.

Really?

Yoon Yi-seol said to Jung Woo.Fôllôw new stories at novelhall.com

Mr. Jeong-woo, would you want me to play one requested song from your younger sibling?

After getting out of the crisis with his brothers help, Jeong-chan looked at Chae Soo-jin with a much more relaxed mind.

Um, Soo-jin. If we leave here

Should we go to Namsan Tower? I want to see the night view there. They say if you put a lock there on Christmas, youll never break up.

Jeong-chan, who was taking out the pre-booked movie ticket from his pocket, stopped in surprise.

Really?

Yeah, I really really want to go. You spent a lot of money today too. Ill pay for the cable car.

Lets do that.

Whats the use of having a reservation when your partner wants to go somewhere else? Just then, his phone in his pocket vibrated.

[Ask that girl for a song she wants to hear. And send me a text.]

Huh?

Jeong-chan asked Chae Soo-jin with hesitation in response to his brothers text.

What song do you want to listen to right now?

A song? While going to Namsan Tower? With just one earphone?

Uh? Uh

The girl with a bob cut rubbed her chin and pondered before saying.

Last Christmas. I love that song during this season. Its so romantic~

Jeong-chan immediately sent a text message under the table.

After a while, they heard people in the direction of the stage cheering and shouting.

-Hello, this is Yoon Yi-seol. I came here for a bit because the weather is nice.

Surprised by the sound of the microphone, Chae Soo-jin turned her head and let out a scream.

Yi-seol unni!

Yoon Yi-seol, who had come up on stage, waved her hand towards Chae Soo-jin upon hearing her voice.

Wow, we came here at the perfect time. Yi-seol just surprised us with a stage performance.

Thats right.

Chae Su-jin took out her phone and started taking pictures.

Seeing the singer in person for the first time, Jeong-chan was also left speechless.

Without anything special, just wearing a hat, she was so pretty. Jeongchan thought this to himself and shook his head.

This isnt just about showing respect to Soo-jin.

The music began with a gentle guitar solo.

-Last Christmas I gave you my heart~

Because it was Last Christmas, Jeong-chan was startled.

No way?

Come to think of it, that red hat that Yoon Yi-seol was wearing. He had a strong feeling that he had seen it behind the door he had just met with his brother.

Kyaa! I wanted to hear this! Yi-seol unni, youre the best!

Jeong-woo looked up at Yoon Yi-seol from behind the barrier where he could see the stage.

Her black pupils, which sat on her cheeks that had been brought to mind, were focused on the singing. Within them, there was the stage, and there were melodies and harmonies.

She sang foreign Christmas season songs with her own unique touch.

As expected of a singer.

She turned her gaze below the stage, smiled slyly, and winked, gesturing with her heel towards a seat at the caf.

He followed her gaze and saw a couple of younger siblings holding hands tightly and listening to music.

Thats good.

-Ill give it to someone special~

As the song ended, thunderous applause erupted.

-Thank you. I just came for a moment. There are other singers waiting. Ill leave now.

Amid the cheering crowd, Yoon Yi-seol descended from the stage.

You did great.

It was nothing.

Yoon Yi-seol replied, sticking out her tongue at the small compliment.

Jeong-woos heart was pounding. The charm of his younger brother who had created all of this and for whom he could only feel infinite gratitude.

Hyung!

At that moment, he heard his younger brothers voice and turned around. He breathed a sigh of relief at the voice that was eagerly looking for him at the cocktail bar.

Ill be right back.

Yes.

He grabbed Jeong-chans shoulder as he came out from behind the barrier and wandered around.

Yoon Yi-seol stole a sideways glance at Jeong-woo.

He sat there, casually watching the screen. Despite all the embarrassing things she had done today, despite him having noticed them all, this man just made her feel comfortable.

How was that possible? Was it because of the magical chemistry he talked about?

Jeong-woo spoke up as the ads were ending.

Anyway, lets fight insomnia. Together.

Fi-fighting.

A moment later, as the movie title rolled across the screen and the lights went off completely, Jeong-woo yawned suddenly.

Ugh, why am I so sleepy?

He couldnt resist it anymore.

The tiredness of the day, all the treatments, and the dark and cozy atmosphere were just too much for him, and they gave him an irresistible drowsiness.

I shouldnt be like this

Snap.

While concentrating on the screen, Yoon Yi-seol suddenly felt a touch on her shoulder and was startled. When she turned her head hesitantly, she saw Jeong-woos head leaning slightly on her shoulder.

Are you sleeping?

Through the light from the screen, she saw Jeong-woos face, which was awkwardly close.

She reached out and tapped his forehead and shook him. He was out cold and not moving.

Looks like hes really tired. Did I ask him to come for no reason?

Yoon Yi-seol tossed and turned to make Jeong-woo more comfortable and blushed, muttering, You suffered, so I should repay you.

One minute after the movie started.

Yoon Yi-seol also yawned quietly. She had to watch the movie, but she kept nodding off. This couldnt happen.

Late at night

With grand music, the ending credits rolled on the screen. As the audience either remarked that the movie was entertaining or that it didnt meet their expectations, the theater exit doors opened.

Inside the theater, people were gradually leaving.

In the middle back of the theater, two people were sleeping soundly in the couples seat.

Their heads leaned towards each other.

As if dreaming a sweet Christmas dream, the expressions on their faces were very peaceful. This lasted until a cleaning staff member approached and woke them up.

Go in and get some rest, Yi-seol.

gBefore Jeong-woo disappeared in front of Once, Yoon Yi-seol gathered her courage and asked one more thing.

Were friends now, right?

Of course. Thank you for helping my little brother.

Then lets exchange phone numbers. If I need to check something, Ill contact you.

Umis that okay?

Nodding her head vigorously up and down, Jeong-woo carefully typed his phone number on Yoon Yi-seols phone that she held out to him. After Yi-seol saved the number, Jeong-woo was also able to save her number when she called him.

Thanks to you for introducing me to the caf. I had a good time. Sorry for falling asleep in the movie theater.

Jeong-woo said goodbye and walked away.

After he disappeared, Yi-seol went downstairs and opened her phone. She sent a message to the person who could give her the quickest response.

[Are you busy, Unni?]

The reply came right away.

[I am, but I have time to contact you, Yi-seol. Why?]

[Its nothing urgent.]

Taking advantage of the fact that she was able to reach out, Yoon Yi-seol quickly typed a message with her fingers.

Yoon Yi-seol was startled as she typed, [A guy who heard my song for the first time said he likes it a lot].

Oops, typo, typo!

[Some guy who heard my song for the first time said he likes it. What does it mean?]

[Is he alone and good-looking? How old is he?]

Yoon Yi-seols face turned red at her unnis direct question.

As if the text message wasnt enough, a phone call came through with the name Oh Sora displayed on the screen.

-Who did you meet?

I met someone last week.

-What does he do?

He works at a chemical company.

-Oh, a regular guy? But he must be unique if Yi-seol is interested.

He showed me some really interesting things.

-What kind of interesting things did you do when you met?

Thinking back on today, Yoon Yi-seol had a crescent moon-like smile on her face.

Just this and that. We went to see a movie.

-What movie?

I cant remember what it was called

She couldnt even remember what movie they saw because she had fallen asleep during it.

-You went to watch a movie without even knowing its name? Did you go just to see that guys face?

No, no!

-Did you get his number?

Yoon Yi-seol nodded before realizing she was on the phone and then replied quietly, Yes.

-My opinion is this. If youre interested, keep showing interest. Just remember that the interest has to be mutual. Understand?

Yes, sis.

-Are you sleeping well these days?

Normally, Yoon Yi-seol would have brushed off the question, but today she felt confident enough to answer.

I sleep well. Actually, I think Ill sleep well from now on.

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