Peninsula: 72 Hours of Blind Dates

While eating, Wu Haiyuan even managed to ask, "What should Mom and Dad thank him for?"

The couple both laughed, and said almost simultaneously, "Hee-joon is actually a pretty nice person."

"What's so good about it? What are you saying?"

This time, Mom and Dad didn't respond.

Wu Haiyuan continued to eat breakfast quickly.

Mom and Dad ate very elegantly, taking small bites and eating slowly. Occasionally, they would say, "Next time Hee-joon comes over, I won't argue with him. Next time, I'll cook what Hee-joon likes to eat to entertain him."

"That child may have a tough time in the future, so prepare plenty of nourishing food for him, like grilled eel and ginseng chicken soup."

"Yeah, you should drink with Hee-joon more often. He's the type who won't open up if he doesn't drink. To us, he's the most perfect kid in the world. I don't know why Hee-joon thinks that way."

"What's wrong? Our daughter is truly outstanding."

"Even better than Hee-joon?"

Wu Haiyuan's father coughed awkwardly twice and muttered, "Maybe it's different in Xijun's parents' eyes. After all, being able to eat is a blessing, and this is also a sign of good fortune."

Mom and Dad didn't mean to lecture Wu Haiyuan. They wanted Wu Haiyuan to appear in front of Han Xijun's parents as he truly was.

There's no need to pretend. Once you do, the only one who will suffer is Wu Haiyuan himself, who has to keep going.

If Han Xijun's parents don't like Wu Haiyuan's true self, and if Wu Haiyuan wants to continue walking alongside Han Xijun, then she will definitely take the initiative to make changes.

This is something that can only be done with one's own will; no amount of advice from others will help.

Others should not offer advice; important decisions should be left to the person making them.

the other side.

SL Apartment.

15th floor, room 1502.

Han Xijun's mother also prepared a very home-style breakfast.

Kimchi and tofu soup, a few side dishes, and a small plate of grilled fatty beef.

It could have been more elaborate; some of the side dishes were prepared yesterday and left in the refrigerator overnight, so they're perfect to eat today.

But those side dishes were clearly meant to entertain Wu Haiyuan; his mother had no intention of bringing them out. Han Xijun's mother glanced at Han Xijun sitting opposite her, then at her husband.

I'm overflowing with happiness.

The last time the three of us sat down for a meal together was during the Spring Festival, which was half a year ago.

The corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.

So pleasing to the eye.

The wives of other professors and the dean's wife whom I met in Busan always envied Han Hee-joon's mother for seeing Han Hee-joon's father's handsome and refined face every day as he aged.

Han Xijun's mother once told those people that the happiest time was when the three of them were together.

I'm not bragging, but you have to have your eyes on everything. If you can see a handsome older man with your left eye and a handsome young man with your right eye, that's the perfect life.

Click.

I took a few photos with my phone.

The father and son, who were eating, looked at Han Xijun's mother with puzzlement.

Han Xijun's father said, "Your mother often brags about you to her friends."

Han Xijun smiled and said, "I will try my best to become someone that my mother can always brag about."

Han Xijun's mother said, "You need to work hard. The thing I'm most proud of right now is that you've found a girlfriend. Your wedding day will be my real moment of glory."

"Highlight moments? Mom still talks about these things?"

"Your mother isn't elderly; she uses her phone regularly."

"Yes, yes, Mom, let's have breakfast."

"You guys eat, I can tell you're all full."

Han Xijun shook his head helplessly.

Isn't this a line from a TV drama? I never thought I'd hear it in real life.

Clang.

The dinner table was mostly quiet. The rule of not speaking while eating and sleeping was established by Han Xijun's father; this included not using chopsticks to pick at the food, not smacking your lips while eating, and so on.

My mother used to complain about it.

Han Xijun remembers everything.

They said that eating in this kind of atmosphere doesn't feel like a family at all.

But it didn't work.

In the end, all Mom could do was complain that Dad's brain had become dull from studying too much.

Fortunately, Han Xijun didn't become stupid from studying, but he didn't change at all when he was at home.

Perhaps for this reason, the mother is really looking forward to Wu Haiyuan.

According to Han Xijun, Wu Haiyuan is a cheerful, sincere, generous, simple, and interesting person who always brings joy to others unexpectedly.

Such a person can definitely change the atmosphere in this family.

The more Han Xijun's mother thought about it, the more impatient she became.

During the meal, she asked Han Xijun, "When are you going to pick up Haiyuan?" Han Xijun put down his chopsticks, slowly took a tissue to wipe his mouth, folded the tissue and placed it on the table, then took a sip of water, swallowed and said, "I left home at 9:10, it only takes about ten minutes to drive there, and we agreed to meet at 9:30."

Han Xijun's mother asked, "You're just going like that?"

Han Xijun glanced down at himself and said, "I'm done eating. I'm going to wash up and change my clothes."

"Hee-joon ah"

I was stopped.

Mom stood up and said, "You still need to pay more attention to your personal image. Don't wear your work polo shirt today. You didn't wear the shirt and suit you wore yesterday either. I'll take them to the dry cleaners later."

"Mom bought you a new polo shirt at the mall yesterday. Just wear jeans and sneakers. This combination looks sunny and suits your age."

"You also need to take care of your skin. Mom's face masks are unisex, and your hair needs to be styled too."

While nagging, Mom took Han Xijun to the walk-in closet. She probably prepared clothes and pants for Han Xijun yesterday. Then she took Han Xijun to the bathroom, pointed out the location of the skin care products, and explained how to use them and in what order.

While Han Xijun was washing up, his mother even brought out perfume.

When you first start dating, it's always good to smell nice, but not too strong. A natural woody scent is most suitable. The perfume is the one that Han Xijun's father has always used.

After finishing his work, he returned to the dining table. Han Xijun's father joked, "You really worry yourself sick over this family."

Han Xijun's mother retorted directly, "No, I did it only for Wu Haiyuan."

"How so?"

"Even though we haven't met yet, I'm sure I'll like that kid. You know what your son is like, so if I don't help out, what if he gets rejected..."

Only Han Xijun's mother could say something so fluently.

Surprisingly, Han Xijun's father remained silent.

It is the default.

Across time and space, Wu Haiyuan's mother's prediction was indeed correct.

Han Xijun's parents see him the same way they see Wu Haiyuan.

So, other people's children are always better.

My own family's...