91: Chapter 92 Bao Lan's Ambiguous Relationship

Qian Xu took the chopsticks.

He looked at that bowl of kimchi fried rice.

It was steaming hot.

The aroma was mouth-watering.

"Taste it."

Park So-yeon sat opposite him.

She held her chin in her hands.

She watched him.

Qian Xu picked up a mouthful of fried rice with his chopsticks.

He put it into his mouth.

The sour and spicy taste of the kimchi.

The soft and chewy texture of the rice.

And the fragrance of the sesame oil.

Melted in his mouth.

"Delicious."

He nodded.

"Really?"

Park So-yeon's eyes lit up.

"It's even better than the restaurants outside."

Qian Xu picked up another mouthful.

"You're so good at cooking?"

"I didn't know how to before."

Park So-yeon smiled.

"During those six years I was frozen."

"I had nothing to do."

"So I learned to cook."

"I didn't expect to have such a talent for it."

Qian Xu looked at her.

She said it lightly.

But those six years.

How hard they were.

Only she knew.

"Ms. Soyeon."

"Hmm?"

"Thank you."

Qian Xu said earnestly.

"This meal."

"I really like it."

Park So-yeon blushed.

"As long as you like it."

"I'll make it for you every day from now on."

Qian Xu was stunned for a moment.

Every day?

"Ms. Soyeon, you don't have to..."

"I want to."

Park So-yeon interrupted him.

"Cooking for you."

"I'm very happy."

"Don't reject me."

"Just consider it..."

"Employee benefits."

She smiled.

Qian Xu smiled too.

"Okay."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony."

"Don't stand on ceremony."

Park So-yeon stood up.

"Eat slowly."

"I'm going back first."

"We still have rehearsal this afternoon."

"Okay."

Qian Xu nodded.

"Be careful on the way."

Park So-yeon walked to the door.

She looked back at him.

She smiled.

Then she pushed the door open and left.

The office door closed.

Qian Xu looked at that bowl of fried rice.

He felt warm inside.

This girl.

She was truly gentle.

He lowered his head and continued eating.

He ate it very cleanly.

He even finished the soup.

Two o'clock in the afternoon.

Hongdae, STAGE 28.

Qian Xu pushed the door and went in.

On the stage.

Six people were rehearsing.

Ham Eun-jung was standing in the middle.

She was holding the lyrics in her hand.

"The high notes here."

"Need to be a bit steadier."

"So-yeon, you try it."

Park So-yeon nodded.

She took a deep breath.

She started singing.

Her voice was clear.

The high notes were steady.

There was no cracking.

"Good!"

Ham Eun-jung smiled.

"That's it!"

Boram was standing on the side.

She was holding a water cup.

When she saw Qian Xu come in.

Her eyes lit up.

"Mr. Qian!"

She ran over.

"Why are you here?"

"I came to watch you guys rehearse."

Qian Xu smiled.

"I have nothing to do this afternoon."

"I came over to take a look."

Boram looked at him.

"Did you have lunch?"

"I did."

Qian Xu nodded.

"Ms. Soyeon brought me food."

Boram was stunned for a moment.

"So-yeon Unnie?"

"Yeah."

Qian Xu nodded.

"She made kimchi fried rice."

"And seaweed soup."

Boram's expression.

Was a bit subtle.

"Is it delicious?"

"It is."

Qian Xu smiled.

"Did you teach her?"

"What?"

"So-yeon said."

Qian Xu looked at her.

"It was you who told her that my stomach isn't good."

Boram blushed.

"I..."

"I just said it casually."

"I didn't expect her to actually bring you food."

Qian Xu smiled.

"Thank you."

"For caring about me."

Boram lowered her head.

Even her ears were red.

"Who cares about you."

"I just..."

"I was afraid you'd starve to death."

"And then no one would fix my water pipes."

Qian Xu smiled.

"Fix water pipes?"

"Yes."

Boram raised her head.

"The water pipes at my place."

"They've been leaking a lot lately."

"When can you help me take a look?"

"Tonight?"

Qian Xu asked.

"Is tonight okay?"

Boram was stunned for a moment.

"Tonight?"

"Yes."

Qian Xu nodded.

"After rehearsal ends."

"I'll go to your place."

"And help you fix the water pipes."

Boram looked at him.

Her eyes were a bit complex.

"Okay."

"Then it's a deal."

"It's a deal."

Qian Xu smiled.

Seven o'clock in the evening.

Rehearsal ended.

The six people packed up their things.

Boram changed her clothes.

She was wearing a white hoodie.

Her hair was tied into a bun.

"Mr. Qian, let's go."

"Okay."

Qian Xu stood up.

He said goodbye to the others.

"See you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow."

Ham Eun-jung looked at the two of them.

Her gaze was a bit meaningful.

Park So-yeon was standing on the side.

She watched Qian Xu and Boram walk out together.

She didn't say anything.

But her eyes were a bit lonely.

Cheongdam-dong.

Qian Xu and Boram went upstairs together.

In the elevator.

Neither of them spoke.

The atmosphere was a bit subtle.

The elevator arrived at the seventeenth floor.

The two of them walked out.

Boram took out her keys.

She opened the door.

"Come in."

Qian Xu walked in.

Boram's home.

Was very clean.

There were a few throw pillows on the sofa in the living room.

There were snacks on the coffee table.

The TV was on.

It was playing a music program.

"Where are the water pipes?"

Qian Xu asked.

"In the kitchen."

Boram pointed inside.

"Under the sink."

"It's been dripping."

Qian Xu walked over.

He squatted down.

He opened the cabinet door.

Sure enough.

At the pipe connection.

Water was dripping slowly.

There was already a small puddle of water on the floor.

"It's loose here."

Qian Xu said.

"Just tightening it will do."

He reached out.

He tightened the connection.

The water stopped.

"It's done."

He stood up.

"It's not leaking for now."

"But it's best to replace it with a new pipe."

"I'll go buy one tomorrow."

"And help you replace it."

Boram stood on the side.

She looked at him.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

Qian Xu smiled.

"We're neighbors, after all."

"It's only right."

Boram looked at him.

Her eyes were a bit complex.

"Mr. Qian."

"Hmm?"

"Do you..."

She paused.

"Do you really have no feelings for So-yeon Unnie?"

Qian Xu was stunned for a moment.

"Why are you asking this all of a sudden?"

"I want to know."

Boram looked at him.

"You ate the food she made today."

"You were very happy, right?"

Qian Xu looked at her.

"Boram-xi."

"So-yeon is a good girl."

"But for me, regarding her."

"It's just a boss's concern for an artist."

"There's nothing else."

Boram looked at him.

"Really?"

"Really."

Qian Xu nodded.

"Then who..."

"Do you have feelings for?"

After she finished asking.

Her face turned red.

She lowered her head.

She didn't dare to look at him.

Qian Xu was stunned.

He looked at her.

Under the lights.

Her face was very red.

Even her ears were red.

"Boram-xi."

"Are you..."

"I..."

Boram raised her head.

She looked at him.

"I was just asking."

"Don't overthink it."

"I..."

"I'll go get you some water."

She turned around.

She walked quickly towards the kitchen.

Qian Xu looked at her back.

He smiled.

This girl.

She was truly cute.

Boram walked out holding a water cup.

She handed it to Qian Xu.

"Drink some water."

"Thank you."

Qian Xu took the water cup.

He took a sip.

"Boram-xi."

"Hmm?"

"Are you free tonight?"

Boram was stunned for a moment.

"I'm free."

"What's wrong?"

"Want to eat together?"

Qian Xu smiled.

"My treat."

"Just to thank you."

"For telling So-yeon that my stomach isn't good."

Boram's face turned red again.

"I already said."

"I just said it casually."

"Still, I have to thank you."

Qian Xu smiled.

"Let's go."

"What do you want to eat?"

Boram looked at him.

She hesitated for a moment.

"Grilled meat."

"That place in Hongdae."

"We went there for the celebration party last time."

"Okay."

Qian Xu smiled.

"Let's go."

The two of them walked out the door.

In the elevator.

Boram stood beside him.

She lowered her head.

She didn't speak.

Qian Xu looked at her.

He felt warm inside.

This girl.

The way she gets jealous.

Is really cute.

The elevator arrived at the first floor.

The two of them walked out.

The night in Seoul.

Was brightly lit.

Someone was playing the guitar on the street.

Someone was taking a walk.

Qian Xu and Boram walked side by side.

Neither of them spoke.

But the atmosphere was very comfortable.

In the Korean BBQ restaurant.

The two of them sat by the window.

There was pork belly on the table.

And soju.

Boram picked up a piece of pork belly.

She placed it on the grill.

The meat sizzled on the grill.

The aroma wafted out.

"Mr. Qian."

"Hmm?"

"Did you make things clear with So-yeon Unnie today?"

Boram asked.

"I did."

Qian Xu nodded.

"I said it."

"To me, she is just a boss's concern for an artist."

Boram looked at him.

"What did she say?"

"She said she understood."

Qian Xu picked up a piece of grilled meat.

"Then she said."

"Being able to sing again."

"Is already a gift from heaven for her."

Boram lowered her head.

"She must be very sad."

"Yeah."

Qian Xu nodded.

"But she is very strong."

"She said she won't give up singing."

"And she won't give up on life."

Boram raised her head.

She looked at him.

"Mr. Qian."

"Hmm?"

"You are really a good person."

Qian Xu smiled.

"A good person?"

"Yes."

Boram nodded.

"You helped us make a comeback."

"Helped So-yeon Unnie terminate her contract."

"And you even helped me fix the water pipes."

"You are a good person."

Qian Xu smiled.

"Don't give me a 'good person card'."

"That's not what I meant."

Boram blushed.

"I mean..."

"You are very good."

"Really."

Qian Xu looked at her.

"Boram-xi."

"You are also very cute."

Boram was stunned.

Her face turned even redder.

"I..."

"I'm not cute."

"You are."

Qian Xu smiled.

"Especially cute."

Boram lowered her head.

Even her ears were red.

"Stop saying that..."

"I..."

"I want to eat meat."

She picked up a piece of meat.

She stuffed it into her mouth.

Her cheeks were puffed out.

Like a little hamster.

Qian Xu looked at her.

He smiled.

This girl.

She really makes one's heart flutter.

Ten o'clock in the evening.

The two of them finished eating the grilled meat.

They walked out of the store.

The night in Hongdae.

Was still very lively.

Someone was dancing on the street.

Someone was singing.

"Let's go."

Qian Xu said.

"I'll send you back."

"Okay."

Boram nodded.

The two of them walked side by side.

The moonlight shone on the street.

Drawing their shadows out very long.

Cheongdam-dong.

Seventeenth floor.

The two of them walked to their door.

Boram took out her keys.

She opened the door.

"Mr. Qian, thank you."

"For tonight's grilled meat."

"And fixing the water pipes."

"You're welcome."

Qian Xu smiled.

"Rest early."

"We still have rehearsal tomorrow."

"Okay."

Boram nodded.

"Goodnight."

"Goodnight."

Qian Xu turned around.

He walked towards his own door.

"Mr. Qian."

Boram suddenly called out to him.

Qian Xu turned his head.

"What's wrong?"

Boram stood at the door.

She looked at him.

Her eyes were very gentle.

"Thank you."

She finished saying.

She smiled.

Then she closed the door.

Qian Xu stood in the hallway.

He looked at the closed door.

He smiled.

This girl.

She really makes one's heart flutter.

He opened his door.

He walked in.

His phone vibrated.

It was a message from Boram.

"Mr. Qian, tomorrow morning."

"Want to have breakfast together?"

Qian Xu replied.

"Okay."

"What time?"

"Seven o'clock."

"The cafe downstairs."

"Okay."

Boram replied quickly.

"Goodnight."

Qian Xu smiled.

"Goodnight."

He put down his phone.

He leaned on the sofa.

He looked at the ceiling.

He smiled.

This night.

Was a little sweet.