Peninsula: 72 Hours of Blind Dates

Night falls.

The navigation system indicates that we are almost at our destination.

Wu Zhiyuan, sitting in the passenger seat, kept staring at the road ahead.

Han Xijun knew that Wu Zhiyuan was checking whether the executive director and the minister had arrived at the restaurant where they were eating.

That's how it is in the workplace; the leader has to be the last to appear, that's what matters.

Wu Zhiyuan was just an ordinary employee in the CDO department of SK Hynix. Having the opportunity to have dinner with the executive director already puts him ahead of many other employees.

Opportunities are something you have to seize yourself.

Just as Wu Zhiyuan had arranged the restaurant for dinner before the meeting ended, he also anticipated that Han Xijun would definitely be invited to dinner, and that Han Xijun would most likely not refuse the invitation today.

"Haa~"

You could hear Wu Zhiyuan breathe a sigh of relief.

No other luxury vehicles were seen parked in front of the restaurant.

Since departing from Icheon, Han Xijun maintained the maximum speed limit throughout the journey. Given that the higher-ups wouldn't immediately leave after the meeting, there was no need to worry about arriving later than them. He parked the car.

Han Xijun got out of the car and walked around the front of the car to Wu Zhiyuan's side.

Wu Zhiyuan said somewhat embarrassedly, "Thank you for your trouble, brother-in-law."

Han Xijun chuckled and shook his head.

Wu Zhiyuan said, "This is the first time I've arranged a dinner like this, so I'm a little nervous. Actually, I know my brother-in-law drove at top speed the whole way. Thank you."

Han Xijun didn't dwell on the topic and asked Wu Zhiyuan, "Sister, should we go in and check on the private room first?"

"Yes, we need to confirm first. Let's go."

Wu Zhiyuan, who finally managed a smile, subconsciously raised his hand.

Fortunately, she reacted in time, glancing at Han Xijun who seemed oblivious to her earlier action, and said, "Let's go."

They walked side by side toward the restaurant entrance.

The difference between upscale Chinese restaurants and ordinary Chinese restaurants that mainly serve dishes like fried noodles with soybean paste, sweet and sour pork, and seafood noodles is very obvious, starting from their storefronts.

A brightly lit signboard and heavy double glass doors. A smiling waiter opened the doors as the two stepped onto the stairs to greet them.

"Thanks"

Han Hee-joon and Oh Ji-won both expressed their gratitude.

Front desk.

Wu Zhiyuan inquired about the location of the private room.

After verifying the reservation information, the waiter pointed down the corridor and told us where the private room was.

Another waiter will be there to guide you.

To Wu Zhiyuan's surprise, Han Xijun walked straight towards the corridor after hearing the name of the private room.

A brief moment of doubt.

I quickly let it go.

It's perfectly normal that Han Xijun has eaten here before.

He enjoys Chinese food. That's why Wu Zhiyuan searched online for and made reservations at Xinxingyuan, a high-end Chinese restaurant.

It's no exaggeration to say that there are at least 80 to 100 people lining up to treat Han Xijun to a meal, and Han Xijun himself can eat high-end Chinese food whenever he wants without any burden.

In the corridor.

Wu Zhiyuan asked in a low voice, "Have you eaten here before?"

Han Xijun said, "I've been here once before. It's run by a friend I know."

Wu Zhiyuan sighed, "I see," without asking further who Han Xijun's friend was.

Find the private room accurately.

The waiter opened the door for us first.

"Thanks"

Thank you again.

Upon entering the private room, the spacious and luxurious environment, the round table dining room that can accommodate 12 people at the same time, and the various ceramic vases, calligraphy and paintings, orchid potted plants and other decorations, were just what I wanted.

The waiter showed Wu Zhiyuan the Moutai liquor his friend had given him earlier, and then asked if he wanted to order now. Wu Zhiyuan was unsure.

Looking at Han Xijun standing in front of the orchid pot, she said, "Brother-in-law, can you help me order?"

It wasn't that Han Xijun liked flowers and plants, but he suddenly remembered that there were also orchids on Wu Haiyuan's balcony. He thought he could buy an orchid as a gift next time he went to Wu Haiyuan's house. He didn't notice the fleeting look of surprise on the waiter's face when he heard Wu Zhiyuan call him his brother-in-law.

The waiter has temporarily left.

The front-of-house manager needs to personally oversee and manage the ordering process.

Third floor.

The office area of ​​the Xinxingyuan Chinese Restaurant.

Representative's Office.

Zhang Yuesheng scrolled the mouse wheel, his eyes fixed on the computer screen, and said in a gentle tone, "We just developed this new dish yesterday. Why don't you bring the members over to try it? It's been a long time since your father has seen Youzhen and the others."

It's not like talking to yourself in the air.

On the desk, a cell phone with its screen lit up and on speakerphone was connected. The contact name was "Adorable Maknae Daughter."

Jang Won-young's coquettish voice came through the receiver: "Then let me ask the members. It's mainly because we're about to make a comeback, and the members are all taking care of their figures."

"Yuanying, you don't gain weight from eating Chinese food. You've always been so thin since you were a child."

"I know, but..."

Dong dong dong

The knocking interrupted their call.

Instead of ending the call immediately, Zhang Yuesheng replied, "Please come in."

The office door opened.

The front desk manager strode to the desk and said, "Representative, the friend that Yuan Ying brought to dinner earlier is here."

"friend?"

"Yes, the one Yuan Ying brought the first time, Han Xijun, the head of the AI ​​R&D center at Kakao Group."

Upon hearing Han Xijun's name, Zhang Yuesheng subconsciously glanced at the phone on the table. Knowing Zhang Yuanying was listening, he asked, "Really? Did he come alone?"

The front desk manager hesitated.

Zhang Yuesheng, oblivious to these things, asked, "What's wrong?"

The front desk manager then spoke up: "He came with a lady, and the waiter heard the lady address Han Xijun as her brother-in-law."

"Brother-in-law?"

"Yes"

"Did you hear me right?"

"No, they're in the Wangjiangnan private room right now. Shouldn't you go down and check on them, Representative?"

Zhang Yuesheng thought for a moment and said, "You take care of the reception first, I'll come down with you."

"Good means nim"

Bang

The office door closed. Zhang Yuesheng picked up his phone and asked, "Yuanying, isn't Han Xijun, the guy you brought to dinner last time, your boyfriend?"

Zhang Yuanying on the other end of the phone immediately replied, "No, we're just friends."

"I noticed you and him are acting a bit secretive. As long as he's not your boyfriend, I'll go downstairs and say hello. He's your friend, after all, and I need to make sure he's well taken care of."

"Okay, Dad, go ahead. I need to get busy too."

"Hmm, ask Yoojin and the others. They should come and have a good meal before their comeback. We'll definitely bring them over in the next couple of days."

"I understand, I'll try my best."

After the call ended, Zhang Yuesheng got up, tidied his hair, and walked towards the office door.

Cheongdam-dong, Starship Entertainment Company practice room.

Ahn Yoo-jin spoke first, saying, "Uncle's new dishes must be delicious. We can sneak over and try them when he comes back next week."

Zhang Yuanying looked at Ahn Yujin, whose eyes were darting around, and said, "Unnie, you heard everything, didn't you?"