Peninsula: 72 Hours of Blind Dates

Incheon, Gyeyang-dong, P Apartment.

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The sizzling sound of the grilled meat and the aroma wafting throughout the house stimulated the taste buds.

Unlike the typical dining table in H country, there were four main dishes on Wu Haiyuan's table at noon today.

The Korean beef that Han Hee-joon brought was grilled on the grill plate in the center of the dining table.

Next to it are braised abalone in butter, abalone slices, and stewed beef ribs, all made by Wu Haiyuan's mother.

A steaming pot of beef soup can also be a main dish.

With the addition of various side dishes and lettuce and perilla leaves for wrapping meat, this meal was more lavish than the meals Wu Zhiyuan and Wu Haiyuan ate with their families at home.

It was merely to entertain Han Hee-joon.

Han Xijun is very busy.

On the one hand, one must keep a close eye on Wu Haiyuan's father's wine glass.

He had to hold the bowls and plates with both hands to receive the various dishes that Wu Haiyuan's mother served him. Less than ten minutes into the meal, Wu Haiyuan's father's complexion had already become rosy and radiant.

It wasn't because Wu Haiyuan's mother had such blatant favoritism towards Han Xijun.

She served food to Han Xijun, and even brought a Korean beef to his mouth, her eyes only on Han Xijun, completely ignoring her husband.

In fact, Wu Haiyuan's father also had many dishes in his bowl and plate.

Her rosy and radiant complexion was entirely due to her second round of "competition" with Han Xijun.

It started as soon as it was moved to the dining table.

Wu Haiyuan's father stood in front of the main seat without sitting down.

It seemed like she was waiting for Han Hee-joon to come and get the wine.

When Han Xijun arrived at the restaurant with the wine, Wu Haiyuan's mother invited him to sit down. Han Xijun stood by the table and naturally started the conversation by opening the wine.

They took out the wine bottle, along with two small wine glasses that came with each bottle.

Considering Wu Haiyuan's mother, Han Xijun politely asked her if she wanted to drink some baijiu (Chinese liquor).

Wu Haiyuan's mother brought over a glass of soju. Han Xijun took the initiative to exchange glasses with Wu Haiyuan's mother.

The complimentary small wine glasses are a limited number, suitable for those who want to try a sip.

After seeing this, Wu Haiyuan's father said, "You're very confident in your drinking capacity, huh? Then go ahead and drink from a soju glass."

Wu Haiyuan's mother disagreed, saying that a full glass of shochu is equivalent to about five small wine glasses.

Han Xijun replied immediately, "Okay, Uncle, I'll drink from the soju cup."

Wu Haiyuan's father nodded slightly. Han Xijun was good at obeying orders.

Standing up, he poured the wine and carefully placed the glasses in front of Wu Haiyuan's parents.

Wu Haiyuan's mother gave Wu Haiyuan's father a look, and only then did Wu Haiyuan's father say, "Let me pour you a glass."

Han Xijun picked up the soju glass with both hands.

Wu Haiyuan's father poured the bottle down very decisively, and it almost stood upright.

Wu Haiyuan's mother originally wanted Han Xijun to also accept a drink, as it's part of drinking culture, but she overlooked the fact that Han Xijun was using a soju glass, and also overlooked the fact that Wu Haiyuan's father was actually pouring the wine.

There was no sign of stopping, and the glass was almost full when Wu Haiyuan's mother quickly reminded him, "Haiyuan's father, it's full. This wine is so precious, don't waste it." It was full.

A little wine spilled out and dripped down Han Xijun's fingers onto the dining table.

Even so, Han Hee-joon maintained the posture of holding the wine glass with both hands to receive the wine.

Wu Haiyuan's mother quickly pulled out a tissue.

Han Xijun said respectfully, "Thank you, Uncle, for pouring me the wine."

"Hee-joon, wipe your hands."

Han Xijun did not put down his wine glass.

For a moment, the situation reached a stalemate.

Wu Haiyuan's father then spoke up, "Alright, have a seat."

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Wu Haiyuan's father pulled out a chair and sat down.

This is a series of tests. Sit down, put down your wine glass, grab a tissue—which action should you do first?

Han Xijun replied first, "Okay, Uncle."

Then he gently put down the wine glass, took the tissue from Wu Haiyuan's mother with both hands, and instead of wiping his hands, he wiped the wine dripping onto the table. He wiped his hands last, folded the tissue twice and put it aside. Before pulling out the chair and sitting down, he didn't forget to say, "Uncle, Aunt, I'll sit down now."

"Hee-joon, don't be so polite, sit down and eat."

As soon as he sat down, Wu Haiyuan's father raised his glass and said, "I don't usually drink."

Without saying a word, Han Xijun raised his glass with both hands again.

Wu Haiyuan's father looked at Han Xijun and said, "We're not drinking today for any other reason than not wanting to waste this sumptuous meal. Let's drink."

Han Xijun carefully opened his wine glass.

Wu Haiyuan's father still clinked glasses with Han Xijun.

He turned to the side, covered his mouth with one hand, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp.

The entire movement was fluid and graceful.

Wu Haiyuan's father also drank a toast. Although it wasn't a large amount, the alcohol was quite potent. After finishing his drink, he immediately frowned and couldn't help but exclaim, "This is good wine." He then picked up his chopsticks, took a small dish from the table, and put it in his mouth to ease the impact of the alcohol.

After downing his glass in one gulp, Han Xijun returned to his normal sitting posture, put down his glass, and immediately picked up the bottle to pour wine for Wu Haiyuan's father: "Uncle, let me pour you a glass."

Wu Haiyuan's father quietly looked at Han Xijun.

I drank five cups in a row.

Han Xijun drank quite a lot.

Moreover, Wu Haiyuan's father didn't even give Han Xijun a chance to eat.

That means you drink from a liquor glass and have a high alcohol tolerance, but I want to see just how good your tolerance really is, whether you're just bragging or someone who's truly capable.

During this time, Wu Haiyuan's mother joined them for a drink, and then began to take care of Han Xijun.

It only took about twenty minutes.

Han Xijun was completely sober, as if he hadn't been drinking at all.

In contrast, Wu Haiyuan's father, who was drinking from a small wine glass, had a ruddy complexion and somewhat unfocused eyes.

Finally, Wu Haiyuan's father spoke up, saying, "If you bully our Haiyuan, I will definitely not let you off the hook. I am the judge." He invoked his identity as a judge.

Han Xijun was truly and completely relieved.

Sitting across from her, Wu Haiyuan's mother secretly gave Han Xijun a thumbs up.

She is definitely the one who understands Wu Haiyuan's father the most, and the fact that she said such a thing means that Wu Haiyuan's father has begun to accept Han Xijun.

indeed.

Han Xijun's performance was more than a hundred times better than the boyfriend that Wu Zhiyuan brought back before.

I like it more and more the more I look at it.

How could such a child exist?

What belonged to someone else before, now belongs to your own son-in-law. You've hit the jackpot! Who wouldn't want to brag to everyone they know about having such a son? That's right, a son-in-law is a son.

Han Xijun had no intention of getting Wu Haiyuan's father drunk.

It was Wu Haiyuan's father who raised his glass, and Han Xijun immediately followed suit.

Two-thirds of a bottle of baijiu (Chinese liquor) had been drunk. Wu Haiyuan's father then offered to drink beer.

Wu Haiyuan's mother went to get the beer.

During this brief pause, Wu Haiyuan's father fiddled with his phone for a bit.

Han Hee-jun, who was eating, didn't realize what was happening until he heard Oh Hae-won's father say, "Hae-won, my favorite maknae daughter is your dad."

Wu Haiyuan's mother, who came out with a beer, also looked at Wu Haiyuan's father, who was on the phone.

Wu Haiyuan's father smiled and looked at his wife, then at Han Xijun sitting on his left.

Suddenly, she reached out and patted Han Xijun on the shoulder, saying into the phone, "Daughter, you've passed."

You could hear Wu Haiyuan's puzzled voice on the other end of the phone: "Dad, what's wrong? Have you been drinking?"

Wu Haiyuan's father said, "Yes, she drank alcohol. She drank with her boyfriend at home, and they're still drinking now. Dad has given his approval, and your mother has given her approval too."