Peninsula: 72 Hours of Blind Dates

On the way here, Han Xijun told Zhang Yuanying that he would leave early and that if Zhang Yuanying was willing, he would find a way to take her with him when he left.

But Han Xijun overestimated himself.

Or perhaps he doesn't fully understand the extent to which a person's ambition can change them.

Chairman Zheng had no intention of "letting Zhang Yuanying go".

Even though Chairman Jung initially intended to use Jang Won-young on Han Hee-joon's side, after Han Hee-joon clearly refused, Chairman Jung had already decided to use that card somewhere else.

Han Xijun believed that Zhang Yuanying was aware of this as well, but she was not keen on leaving with him, so Han Xijun naturally wouldn't force her.

Fasten your seatbelt.

Han Xijun, who had already boarded the bus, dialed Wu Haiyuan's number.

Doodle.

A dozen seconds later, the call connected, but it wasn't Wu Haiyuan's voice. He greeted the caller with "Hello."

Han Xijun recognized the voice and asked, "Is that your older sister?"

"Brother-in-law? No wonder Haiyuan is a genius. Is that your nickname for him?" "Yes."

"Hae-won and I are in Insadong. Are you coming to see Hae-won? I'll send you the address right away."

Wu Haiyuan went to the bathroom. Seeing the caller ID "Genius," he guessed it might be Han Xijun calling, and then answered his sister's call.

I didn't expect it to be Han Xijun calling.

Less than half a minute into the call, Wu Haiyuan sent Han Xijun the address using his phone.

After putting his phone back down, Wu Zhiyuan raised his hand and asked the waiter to bring him a bottle of soju.

She hadn't been drinking.

I was thinking of having dinner alone with Wu Haiyuan, and after dinner I would drive Wu Haiyuan back to his dormitory so I could drive back to Lichuan myself.

It's a bit of a shame that I didn't see Han Hee-joon today while I was in Seoul.

Little did I know I'd have another chance to meet.

When Wu Zhiyuan heard the word "sister," many images flashed through his mind.

Imagine the day SK Hynix invites Kakao's R&D center to a dinner party, and Han Xijun brings his team. He imagines him calling her "sister" in front of everyone—wouldn't that shock everyone? He'd already started calling her "sister" when they sent local specialties to the Kakao Group last time.

At the time, Wu Zhiyuan thought that Han Xijun was being polite out of courtesy and wanted him to stand Wu Haiyuan up so that he could have time and space to confess his feelings.

I never expected Han Xijun to continue calling me "sister." Doesn't that mean he already considers me family?

The liquor is served.

Wu Zhiyuan poured himself a glass and downed it in one gulp.

It wasn't just because she was happy, but also because she was a little nervous about seeing Han Xijun soon.

The way we address each other has changed, and so has our relationship.

When Han Xijun, who had been looking forward to meeting Wu Haiyuan's boyfriend for the first time as Wu Haiyuan's older sister, couldn't help but feel nervous.

When Wu Haiyuan returned from the restroom, he saw Wu Zhiyuan drinking liquor alone and quickened his pace.

Before even sitting down, she asked worriedly, "Unnie, why did you suddenly drink? Didn't you say you didn't drink and drive?"

Wu Zhiyuan picked it up and said, "How could I not drink to make up for your coming-of-age ceremony? I didn't give you flowers, but I did give you a gift."

Wu Haiyuan took a sip of his drink and looked at his phone on the table, saying, "I haven't had time to transfer the data yet, so I'm using my old phone for now." "Cheers!"

"Thank you, unnie."

Both of them drank a glass. After putting down his glass, Wu Haiyuan asked, "After we finish eating, should we call a designated driver to take you back to Lichuan?"

Wu Zhiyuan waved his hand and said, "It's still early, we've only just started eating."

Wu Haiyuan stared at Wu Zhiyuan with a puzzled look.

Not right.

I only went to the restroom, but Wu Zhiyuan seems like a completely different person.

Not long ago, she said she wouldn't drink alcohol, and after eating, she would take me back to my dormitory and then return to Lichuan.

Now they're inexplicably telling me to start eating only after that.

Weren't we already planning to finish with a bowl of cold noodles?

Should we switch to the second game and continue?

"When did you start liking nightlife?" Wu Zhiyuan replied, "I don't like nightlife, but I still need a chance to relax sometimes."

Wu Haiyuan nodded.

She understood that Wu Zhiyuan was under a lot of work pressure and had no opportunity to vent or share her complaints with anyone. Although she didn't understand the ins and outs of the corporate world, she was now working and could be someone her older sister could vent to.

Those expensive new phones aren't free.

Wu Haiyuan took the liquor bottle from Wu Zhiyuan's hand and said, "I'll drink with you, sister. If you have anything you want to vent, complain about, or vent to say, just tell me. But is it okay if we do it here? I need to go back to my dorm early today."

If Wu Zhiyuan hadn't received Han Xijun's call, he would have truly believed it.

At this moment, in Wu Zhiyuan's eyes, Wu Haiyuan's claim that he wanted to go back to the dormitory early was just an excuse.

I went back to the dorm early to wait for Han Xijun.

Han Xijun went to Wu Haiyuan's dormitory and then the two went on a date.

Wu Zhiyuan couldn't help but laugh when he thought about these things.

Wu Haiyuan asked, "What are you laughing at, Unnie?"

Wu Zhiyuan said, "It's nothing. I'm sorry, my dearest sister, I have to be a third wheel today." "What third wheel?"

You'll find out in a moment.

It's all very mysterious.

Although he said it would be a while, Wu Haiyuan felt that almost two hours had passed.

Several tables of customers came in, ate barbecue, paid their bills, and left.

Normally, people would drink and chat for hours while eating barbecue, but they only finish quickly and leave when it's time for the second round.

But Wu Zhiyuan showed no sign of leaving.

There were already three empty liquor bottles and two empty beer bottles on the table.

Just as Wu Haiyuan was about to call a designated driver to take his sister back to Lichuan, Wu Zhiyuan, who was sitting opposite him, suddenly raised his hand and waved, calling out in the direction behind him, "Brother-in-law is here!"

Wu Haiyuan slowly turned around.

She thought Wu Zhiyuan was just talking nonsense because he was drunk.

When she saw Han Xijun, dressed in a black suit, walking towards the dining table, she was completely dumbfounded. How did Han Xijun know about this place?

Did your sister contact him?

Why didn't he tell me he was coming over?

He wore a suit to the party today, and this was the first time Wu Haiyuan had seen Han Xijun in formal attire.

Unlike idols on stage who wear suits and perform, this person has more of an actor's feel.

People with long legs look completely different in suits; they look like adults, unlike idols who look like kids wearing adult clothes or wearing school uniforms.

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The sound of leather shoes hitting the floor.

Han Xijun had barely taken a few steps when he was already standing by the dining table in the blink of an eye.

Wu Haiyuan's gaze remained fixed on Han Xijun.

She looked up at Han Xijun standing beside her.

Just then, Han Xijun looked down at Wu Haiyuan, smiled, and said gently, "Girlfriend, can you move over a little?" Wu Haiyuan moved to the left.

The vacant spot was immediately "requisitioned" by Han Xijun.

After taking his seat, Han Xijun greeted Wu Zhiyuan, who was sitting opposite him, "Sister."

Wu Zhiyuan happily responded: "Brother-in-law"

Wu Haiyuan's mouth was open.

She was still sizing up Han Xijun.

Han Hee-joon looks even more handsome in a suit, exuding a strong masculine charm. If I had to describe it, it would be the same masculine charm that Won Bin exuded through the screen when he shaved his head and wore a suit in the movie "The Man from Nowhere".