109: Chapter 110 Jeon Boram's Confession

Qian Xu looked at the trending search data on his phone.

He smiled.

This public opinion war.

He had won.

And he had won beautifully.

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His phone buzzed again.

It was a message from Kim Min-jun.

"Mr. Qian, don't forget about the dinner tonight."

"Hongdae BBQ restaurant."

"We've booked the whole place."

"Starts at seven."

Qian Xu replied.

"Okay."

"I'll be there on time."

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He stood up.

Walked out of the office.

Drove home.

Took a shower.

Changed his clothes.

At 6:30 PM.

He left the house.

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Arriving at the Hongdae BBQ restaurant.

The private room was already full of people.

Kim Min-jun, Ham Eun-jung, Park So-yeon, Jeon Bo-ram, Park Hyomin, Lee Qri, Park Ji-yeon.

And a few core employees.

"Mr. Qian is here!"

Park Ji-yeon was the first to shout.

"Sit down, sit down!"

"We were just waiting for you!"

Qian Xu smiled.

"Sorry for being late."

"Not late at all."

Kim Min-jun stood up.

"It's exactly seven."

"Come, everyone, raise your glasses."

"To celebrate winning our first battle!"

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Everyone stood up.

Raised their glasses.

"Cheers!"

The atmosphere was very lively.

Everyone was eating and chatting.

They were all talking about today's trending searches.

"Mr. Qian, you are too amazing."

Ham Eun-jung held her wine glass.

"That data article."

"It left The Chosun Ilbo speechless."

"They don't even dare to respond now."

Qian Xu smiled.

"They are in the wrong."

"Responding would only make them look more foolish."

Park So-yeon sat next to him.

She picked up a piece of grilled meat for him.

"Mr. Qian, you should eat more."

"You worked hard today."

"Thank you."

Qian Xu picked up the meat.

Put it into his mouth.

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Jeon Bo-ram was sitting opposite him.

Watching this scene.

Her eyes were somewhat complex.

She picked up her soju glass.

Drained it in one gulp.

Then she stood up.

"Mr. Qian, I would like to propose a toast to you."

Qian Xu looked at her.

Her face was already red.

"Boram-xi, you should drink less."

"It's fine."

Jeon Bo-ram shook her head.

"I'm happy today."

"I want to drink."

She picked up her glass.

And drank it all in one go.

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The dinner lasted until ten in the evening.

Everyone had drunk quite a bit.

Park Ji-yeon was already asleep on the table.

Park Hyomin was leaning against the back of her chair.

Her eyes were unfocused.

"That's enough."

Qian Xu stood up.

"Let's call it a night."

"I'll take Boram-xi back."

"She lives downstairs from me."

Ham Eun-jung nodded.

"Okay."

"I'll take the others back."

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Qian Xu helped Jeon Bo-ram walk out of the BBQ restaurant.

The night breeze blew in.

Jeon Bo-ram shivered.

"Are you cold?"

Qian Xu asked.

"No."

Jeon Bo-ram shook her head.

But her body was trembling.

Qian Xu took off his jacket.

And draped it over her.

"Put this on."

"Don't catch a cold."

Jeon Bo-ram looked up at him.

Her eyes were a bit dazed.

"Mr. Qian..."

"You are so kind."

Qian Xu smiled.

"Let's go."

"The car is over there."

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The two got into the car.

Qian Xu started the engine.

Drove toward Cheongdam-dong.

The car was very quiet.

Jeon Bo-ram leaned in the passenger seat.

Looking out the window.

"Mr. Qian."

"Hmm?"

"When you rejected So-yeon Unnie today."

"I saw her."

"She was very sad."

Qian Xu was silent for a few seconds.

"I know."

"But a short pain is better than a long one."

"I don't like her."

"Dragging it out would only hurt her more."

Jeon Bo-ram turned her head to look at him.

"Then who..."

"Do you like?"

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Qian Xu was stunned.

Jeon Bo-ram's gaze was very serious.

Her cheeks were flushed red.

He didn't know if it was the alcohol.

Or something else.

"Boram-xi..."

"You've had too much to drink."

"I haven't had too much."

Jeon Bo-ram shook her head.

"I am very sober."

"More sober than ever."

She sat up straight.

Looking at Qian Xu.

"Mr. Qian."

"From the day you moved into the 17th floor."

"From the day you helped me fix my refrigerator."

"From the day you brought me porridge."

"I have wanted to say this."

Her voice was trembling.

But her gaze was firm.

"I like you."

"It's not gratitude."

"It's a heart flutter."

"It's every time I see you."

"My heartbeat accelerates."

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Qian Xu looked at her.

He didn't know what to say.

Jeon Bo-ram continued.

"I know So-yeon Unnie likes you too."

"I know Eunjung Unnie has feelings for you as well."

"But I don't want to wait anymore."

"I'm afraid if I wait any longer."

"You'll be snatched away by someone else."

Her eyes turned red.

"Mr. Qian."

"Do you like me?"

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Qian Xu looked at her.

His heart was in a mess.

Jeon Bo-ram.

This soft and cute girl.

From the first day she moved in.

She had burst into his life.

Borrowing salt, fixing the fridge, delivering porridge, jealousy, ambiguity...

Scenes flashed through his mind.

He took a deep breath.

"Boram-xi."

"I like you."

Jeon Bo-ram was stunned.

"Really?"

"Really."

Qian Xu nodded.

"From the day you brought me porridge."

"I knew."

"I felt differently about you."

Jeon Bo-ram's tears fell.

"Then why didn't you say it sooner?"

"I was afraid."

Qian Xu smiled.

"Afraid you didn't like me."

"Afraid of ruining our relationship."

"Afraid..."

"You are a fool."

Jeon Bo-ram interrupted him.

She threw herself into his arms.

"A big fool."

"I have been waiting for these words."

"For so long."

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Qian Xu held her.

Feeling her body temperature.

Her heartbeat.

Her tears.

"I'm sorry."

"For making you wait so long."

"It's okay."

Jeon Bo-ram looked up.

Looking at him.

"It's not too late to say it now."

She smiled.

Her eyes curved into crescents.

"So, what are we now..."

"What is our relationship?"

Qian Xu smiled.

"What do you think?"

"I want you to say it."

Jeon Bo-ram acted coquettishly.

"Boyfriend."

Qian Xu said.

"Girlfriend."

Jeon Bo-ram laughed.

"That's more like it."

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She leaned into his arms.

"Mr. Qian."

"Hmm?"

"I'm so happy."

"Me too."

"You aren't allowed to be mean to me in the future."

"Okay."

"You aren't allowed to ignore me."

"Okay."

"You aren't allowed to like anyone else."

"Okay."

Jeon Bo-ram looked up.

"You agreed so quickly?"

"You aren't tricking me, are you?"

"No."

Qian Xu looked at her seriously.

"I, Qian Xu, keep my word."

"In this life."

"I will only like you."

Jeon Bo-ram blushed.

"Cheesy."

"But it sounds good."

She leaned over.

And kissed him on the cheek.

"This is a deposit."

"The rest."

"I'll pay back slowly later."

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Qian Xu smiled.

Holding her close.

"Okay."

"I'll be waiting."

The night breeze blew past.

The night in Seoul.

Was very quiet.

But at this moment.

The hearts of the two people.

Were both pounding.