14: Chapter 14 Baolan Repairs Home Appliances

Walking out of the Tencent Music office.

Qian Xu stood at the entrance.

Looking at the sky over Seoul.

The sunlight was blinding.

He smiled.

The first step of T-ARA's comeback.

Had already been taken.

Next.

It was to get them back on stage.

He opened his phone.

And sent a message to Kim Min-jun.

"Representative Kim."

"Tencent Music has signed."

"2 billion won."

"Exclusive license for three years."

Kim Min-jun replied instantly.

"Good."

"My comeback plan here is also just about ready."

"I'll show it to you tomorrow."

"Good."

Qian Xu put away his phone.

Hailed a taxi.

"Go to Apgujeong."

"Yunmengze Entertainment."

The taxi wove through the streets of Seoul.

Qian Xu looked out the window.

The streets of Gangnam District.

Lined with high-end office buildings.

Coffee shops.

Luxury stores.

He remembered two months ago.

When he was still squeezing onto the subway for work.

Now.

He had already signed a 2 billion won contract.

Life is truly wondrous.

Arriving in Apgujeong.

Qian Xu walked into the temporary office.

Kim Min-jun was already inside.

A document lay on the table.

"Mr. Qian, this is the first draft of the comeback plan."

"Please take a look."

Qian Xu sat down.

Opened the file.

The first page.

"T-ARA Comeback Proposal."

"Goal: Comeback in June 2024."

"Phase One: Digital music release."

"Phase Two: Fan meeting."

"Phase Three: China tour."

Qian Xu nodded.

"Is there enough time?"

"Yes."

Kim Min-jun pointed to the calendar.

"It's currently mid-April."

"There are still two months to prepare."

"That's enough."

"Good."

Qian Xu closed the file.

"You are in full charge."

"Let me know if you need funding."

Kim Min-jun smiled.

"Mr. Qian, aren't you afraid I'll waste the money?"

"I'm not."

Qian Xu looked at him.

"I trust you."

At 5:00 PM.

Qian Xu left the office.

Drove home.

On the way.

He thought of Jeon Bo-ram.

Last night's gimbap.

Although it wasn't good.

It was very warm.

He smiled.

Arriving back in Cheongdam-dong.

Parked the car in the underground garage.

Took the elevator upstairs.

He was the only one in the elevator.

Quiet.

He watched the floor numbers change.

18th floor.

Arrived.

Walked out of the elevator.

The hallway was very quiet.

Qian Xu took out his keys.

Just as he was about to open the door.

He suddenly heard a sound from next door.

"Oh no—"

It was Jeon Bo-ram's voice.

Qian Xu paused for a moment.

Walked over.

Pressed the doorbell.

"Ding-dong—"

The door opened.

Jeon Bo-ram stood at the door.

Wearing a white T-shirt.

And denim shorts.

Her hair was messy.

Her face was covered in sweat.

"Q-Qian... Mr. Qian?"

"What's wrong?"

Qian Xu looked at her.

Jeon Bo-ram wiped her sweat.

"The air conditioner is broken."

"I pressed the remote."

"It didn't respond."

"I tried many times."

"It didn't work."

She looked at Qian Xu aggrievedly.

"Can you help me take a look?"

Qian Xu paused for a moment.

"Me take a look?"

"Yes."

Jeon Bo-ram nodded.

"Eunjung Unnie went back to her own home today."

"I'm home alone."

"The AC suddenly stopped cooling."

"I'm so hot."

As she spoke.

More sweat beads appeared on her forehead.

Qian Xu thought about it.

"I'll go in and take a look."

Jeon Bo-ram quickly stepped aside.

"Please come in."

Qian Xu walked into her home.

Just like last time.

The living room was piled with things.

Clothes.

Cosmetics.

Snacks.

There was also a blanket on the sofa.

Messy.

But it felt lived-in.

Qian Xu walked to the air conditioner.

Looked at the remote.

Pressed it once.

No response.

Pressed it again.

Still no response.

He squatted down.

Looked at the air conditioner's power cord.

The plug was loose.

"The plug is loose."

Qian Xu pushed the plug in firmly.

Pressed the remote again.

The air conditioner started up.

Cool air blew out.

Jeon Bo-ram's eyes lit up.

"It's fixed?"

"It's fixed."

Qian Xu stood up.

"The plug was just loose."

"Be careful next time."

Jeon Bo-ram smiled embarrassedly.

"I... I didn't notice."

"Thank you, Mr. Qian."

"You're welcome."

Qian Xu looked at her.

"Living alone, you need to pay attention to these things."

"Okay."

Jeon Bo-ram nodded.

"Eunjung Unnie usually helps me with these things."

"She's not here today."

"So I panicked."

As she spoke.

She lowered her head.

"Am I useless?"

Qian Xu looked at her.

Jeon Bo-ram stood in front of the air conditioner.

The cool air blew through her hair.

She looked down.

Like a child who had done something wrong.

"Not at all."

Qian Xu said.

"Everyone has their own strengths."

"You sing well."

"You dance beautifully."

"I can't do those things."

Jeon Bo-ram looked up.

Looking at him.

"Really?"

"Really."

Qian Xu smiled.

"The gimbap you made is also delicious."

Jeon Bo-ram blushed.

"Then... would you like to stay for dinner?"

"I'll cook for you."

Qian Xu paused.

"You're cooking?"

"Yes."

Jeon Bo-ram nodded.

"I've been learning lately."

"Although it's not very good."

"But I can try."

She looked at Qian Xu.

Her eyes full of expectation.

Qian Xu thought about it.

"Okay."

"I'll stay."

Jeon Bo-ram smiled happily.

"That's great."

"Wait a moment."

"I'll go cook."

She turned and walked into the kitchen.

Qian Xu stood in the living room.

Watching her busy back.

Jeon Bo-ram opened the fridge.

Took out ingredients.

Eggs.

Kimchi.

Rice.

She began to chop the kimchi.

Her movements were slow.

And clumsy.

Qian Xu walked over.

"Do you need help?"

"No, no."

Jeon Bo-ram quickly waved her hands.

"You're a guest."

"Just sit and wait."

Qian Xu smiled.

Returned to the sofa and sat down.

Twenty minutes later.

Jeon Bo-ram came out with a bowl of kimchi fried rice.

"It's ready."

"Try it."

Qian Xu took the chopsticks.

Took a bite.

The taste was okay.

Better than yesterday's gimbap.

"Delicious."

Qian Xu said.

Jeon Bo-ram's eyes lit up.

"Really?"

"Really."

Qian Xu took another bite.

"Much better than yesterday."

Jeon Bo-ram smiled happily.

"I practiced all day."

"Just to cook this for you today."

Qian Xu paused.

"Practiced all day?"

"Yes."

Jeon Bo-ram nodded.

"Yesterday you brought me dumplings."

"I felt embarrassed."

"So today I wanted to cook a meal for you."

"But then the air conditioner broke again."

She smiled bashfully.

Qian Xu looked at her.

Jeon Bo-ram sat opposite him.

Wearing a white T-shirt.

Her hair tied up casually.

No makeup.

Her skin was glowing white.

She smiled with her eyes curved.

Like a child.

"Thank you."

Qian Xu said.

"You're welcome."

Jeon Bo-ram shook her head.

"You've helped me a lot."

"I haven't had a chance to thank you."

"Today, I finally have the chance."

As she spoke.

She served another spoonful of fried rice to Qian Xu.

"Eat more."

"I made a lot."

The two finished dinner.

Jeon Bo-ram cleared the dishes.

Qian Xu sat on the sofa.

Watching her busy.

Suddenly.

The doorbell rang.

"Ding-dong—"

Jeon Bo-ram went to open the door.

Ham Eun-jung stood at the door.

"Boram, I'm back—"

She saw Qian Xu.

Paused for a moment.

"Mr. Qian?"

"Why are you here?"

Jeon Bo-ram quickly explained.

"Unnie, my air conditioner broke."

"Mr. Qian helped me fix it."

"I kept him for dinner."

Ham Eun-jung looked at Qian Xu.

Her expression was somewhat complicated.

"You fixed the AC?"

"Yes."

Qian Xu nodded.

"The plug was loose."

"I plugged it in and it worked."

Ham Eun-jung looked at Jeon Bo-ram.

"Boram, are you okay?"

"I'm fine, I'm fine."

Jeon Bo-ram shook her head.

"Mr. Qian is amazing."

"He fixed it instantly."

Ham Eun-jung sighed.

"Boram, next time just call me."

"Don't bother Mr. Qian."

Jeon Bo-ram lowered her head.

"I... I was afraid of disturbing you."

"You have your own things to do."

Ham Eun-jung looked at her.

Her eyes filled with pity.

"Your business is my business."

"Do you know that?"

"Yes."

Jeon Bo-ram nodded.

Qian Xu stood up.

"Then I'll head back."

"You two chat."

Jeon Bo-ram quickly said.

"Mr. Qian, thank you."

"You're welcome."

Qian Xu walked to the door.

Ham Eun-jung followed him out.

"Mr. Qian."

"Yes?"

"Thank you for taking care of Boram."

"She is someone who..."

"Has poor life skills."

"But has a very good heart."

"She never casually bothers others."

"Asking you for help today."

"Means she trusts you."

Qian Xu paused.

Looking at Ham Eun-jung.

"I know."

"Boram is a good girl."

Ham Eun-jung nodded.

"You are a good person too."

"T-ARA having a boss like you."

"Is our blessing."

Qian Xu smiled.

"Go back in."

"Boram is still waiting for you."

"Okay."

Ham Eun-jung turned and entered the room.

Closed the door.

Qian Xu stood in the hallway.

Looking at the closed door.

Remembering Jeon Bo-ram's smile just now.

Remembering the kimchi fried rice she made.

Remembering her saying.

"I practiced all day."

He smiled.

This girl.

Is really very cute.

He took out his keys.

Opened his door.

Walked into his home.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.

The night view of Seoul was brilliant.

He stood by the window.

Looking at the window next door.

The light was still on.

Jeon Bo-ram and Ham Eun-jung.

Two girls.

Relying on each other in Seoul.

He remembered Ham Eun-jung's words.

"She never casually bothers others."

"Asking you for help today."

"Means she trusts you."

Qian Xu smiled.

He took out his phone.

Sent a message to Jeon Bo-ram.

"Good night."

"See you tomorrow."

Soon.

Jeon Bo-ram replied.

"Good night."

"Thank you for helping me today."

"Sweet dreams."

Qian Xu looked at the phone screen.

Smiled.

This night.

Was very warm.