Peninsula: 72 Hours of Blind Dates

"Judge Wu, it's been a long time."

As soon as he entered the store, a middle-aged woman wearing an apron greeted Wu Haiyuan's father warmly.

Han Xijun and Wu Haiyuan, who were following behind, exchanged a glance. Wu Haiyuan shrugged and spread his hands, indicating that he didn't know what was going on either.

Han Xijun could guess the situation. The people coming and going fishing at the pier were the same ones. Wu Haiyuan's father was so familiar with the area that he must be a regular at the restaurant after fishing.

Seats against the wall.

It's a long rectangular table, but you have to take off your shoes and sit on the staggered floor.

The middle-aged woman apologized, "If Judge Wu had called earlier, I would definitely have reserved a window seat with a view of the sea."

I searched around.

The woman asked, "Judge Wu didn't go fishing today?"

Wu Haiyuan's father smiled somewhat awkwardly and said, "I just wanted to come here to eat seafood."

The middle-aged woman had already spotted Han Xijun and Wu Haiyuan, and only then did she ask, "Who are these two?"

Wu Haiyuan's father pointed at Wu Haiyuan and said, "Don't you remember? This is my youngest daughter." The middle-aged woman nodded repeatedly and said, "I remember, but I'm not sure. The last time we had dinner together was three years ago, right? She's grown up and is even more beautiful now."

As she spoke, the middle-aged woman also took the opportunity to sized up Han Xijun.

In her memory, Judge Wu's family had two daughters but no sons.

Judge Wu's youngest daughter is at most in her early twenties; it's unlikely that her boyfriend would have come with her.

Judge Wu is such a conservative person, would he allow it?

When asked about the situation, Wu Haiyuan's father explained, "He is my youngest daughter's boyfriend."

A perfectly normal introduction shocked Han Xijun and Wu Haiyuan, who were sitting opposite each other.

Han Xijun really didn't expect Wu Haiyuan's father to introduce him like this. He thought that even if he said he was qualified, it would still take some time for him to truly accept that he was Wu Haiyuan's boyfriend.

After all, it's hard for anyone to feel good when their precious daughter gets taken advantage of. Wu Haiyuan's father's previous "difficulties" with the boyfriend Wu Zhiyuan brought home were probably also out of reluctance.

After being shocked, Wu Haiyuan immediately blushed with embarrassment.

The middle-aged woman exclaimed, "So this is Judge Wu's future son-in-law! He's handsome and seems like a promising young man. Did you two meet in college?"

Wu Haiyuan's father chuckled dryly, "My youngest daughter didn't continue her studies at university after graduating from high school." "Why?"

"She went off to pursue other dreams."

Wu Haiyuan didn't actually want his father to explain in such detail.

As the leader of the idol group nmixx, and a native of Incheon, not being recognized in his hometown only shows that he hasn't done well enough and hasn't worked hard enough.

Han Xijun replied, "We met at work."

The middle-aged woman asked in surprise, "You're all working?"

Han Xijun nodded.

Just then, the woman leaned closer and stared at Han Xijun.

After watching for about ten seconds, he suddenly clapped his hands and said, "That's right, I've seen you on TV, on the news."

Han Xijun smiled and said, "Maybe."

The woman asked, "Are you a celebrity?"

Han Xijun shook his head and explained, "I'm not a celebrity, just an ordinary office worker." Wu Haiyuan's father coughed twice and said, "He is in charge of AI research and development at Kakao Group. Many large companies are vying for him. He is a scientific and technological talent in our country."

"Wow, that's even more impressive than a celebrity! To be a manager at such a young age."

Han Hee-joon did not deny it.

In fact, the head of the AI ​​R&D center is indeed part of the management team.

There were other diners in the restaurant.

Hearing the woman's sigh, they all looked over curiously.

Han Xijun raised his hand to cover his face, and the woman immediately understood. She whispered, "I'm sorry, I was too excited. What would you like to eat? I'll prepare it right away." Wu Haiyuan's father skillfully ordered several dishes.

After the woman left, she seemed to exchange a few words with the diners at other tables.

Wu Haiyuan's mother arrived before the dishes were served.

The first person you see when you enter is Han Xijun. This is what Wu Haiyuan's mother said herself. She just glanced at the door and saw the handsome Han Xijun.

With a wave, Mom sat down next to Dad.

As soon as he sat down, he asked, "Did Hee-joon win? I bet you won. No matter what you do, you'll succeed." Han Hee-joon knew that Oh Hae-won's mother was on his side, but could he say that to Oh Hae-won's father?

Wu Haiyuan tried to change the subject.

Han Xijun reacted even faster, saying, "Uncle was being lenient with me, but I still didn't catch any fish, what a pity."

Mom looked at Dad and asked, "Did you give in to Hee-joon?"

Wu Haiyuan's father said, "I ordered your favorite abalone slices, are you going to drink mulberry wine?"

Mom smiled and said, "As expected, you remember me. I drink mulberry wine."

Then, looking at Wu Haiyuan, he asked, "Haiyuan, you're not going back to Seoul today, are you?"

Wu Haiyuan wanted to go back to Seoul.

Since she had taken leave to come back, it was only natural that she would go back to Seoul with Han Hee-joon after having dinner with him.

Hey.

My phone is vibrating.

Han Xijun glanced at his phone's caller ID and stood up, saying, "Excuse me, I need to take this call." Watching Han Xijun head towards the restaurant entrance, Wu Haiyuan lowered his voice and said, "Mom, I took leave to come back. You saw Han Xijun today too. After dinner, I'll go back to Seoul with him."

Dad said, "Can't we stay home one more day?"

Mom chimed in, "Exactly! You rarely come back, and tomorrow's Sunday. Can't you stay one night and head back to Seoul tomorrow morning?"

Before Wu Haiyuan could say anything, his father added, "Han Xijun drove here, and he drank quite a bit at noon today. We're going to drink more later, how will he get home?"

"Designated driver, please."

"Designated drivers cost a lot of money, and besides, we have spare rooms at home."

"Mom, he's also from Incheon."

"Oh, right, if he doesn't want to stay at home for one night, he can go home. It's very close, near Matsushima."

Wu Haiyuan did not know where Han Xijun's family lived in Incheon.

I feel like we talked about it when we first recorded the show and got to know each other, but I don't remember it.

However, Mom must have asked Han Hee-joon before she could say that.

Wu Haiyuan wondered what else his parents had asked Han Xijun. He hoped they wouldn't interrogate him like a police officer, going through his entire household registration, and especially not asking any sensitive questions. He unconsciously glanced towards the restaurant entrance.

Han Xijun is on the phone.

She muttered to herself, "He'll most likely go back; he's very busy with work."

Wu Haiyuan's parents knew that Han Xijun was very busy with work, but they chose to believe Han Xijun's statement that he would not be disturbed by anything on the weekend.

But if someone really needs to see him urgently, it's not necessarily true that Han Xijun has to stay for the meal.

Anyway, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.

The restaurant entrance.

Han Hee-joon asked to confirm, "Did Mom and Dad return to Incheon from Busan today?"

On the other end of the phone, my mother's voice came through: "Oh, I'll be back at noon. This afternoon, I had your father and I go to the supermarket to buy a lot of groceries. You're in Incheon, right? Weren't you going to visit Oh Hae-won's parents? We'll meet Oh Hae-won too, tomorrow. We'll bring him home."