Peninsula: 72 Hours of Blind Dates

A seemingly casual remark can actually be the most touching.

Wu Haiyuan knew that Han Xijun wasn't the type to make empty promises, whether in the workplace or in his love life. So, his statement that he would work harder to earn money and take him to eat at the world's most upscale restaurants might actually be another goal he was aiming for in his career.

Knowing that he could become one of Han Xijun's role models, Wu Haiyuan found it hard to hide his inner joy, even while trying to control his expression.

Han Xijun asked, "What are you laughing at?"

Wu Haiyuan said, "I wasn't laughing at anything."

"You're not already thinking about which country or region's high-end cuisine to try first, are you? Personally, I recommend trying different Asian countries and regions first. After all, we are Asians, and our tastes should be similar. If we go straight to Western food, we will quickly feel uncomfortable, and it seems like there aren't many types of Western food."

"Are there not many Western food options?"

Han Xijun told Wu Haiyuan very seriously that he had been browsing a certain app website in China recently, but of course, it wasn't just for entertainment; he was browsing it with a learning attitude.

That app uses algorithms to recommend videos based on the categories they watch, matching personalized short videos to individual preferences. Recently, Han Xijun has been frequently seeing food recommendations.

Almost all the video titles are "Food Special Forces," such as "Eating all the local delicacies in 24 hours," etc.

It's not a particularly unusual thing.

You can eat all the local delicacies in one place in H country in 24 hours. But the difference is that China is a vast and diverse country. In 24 hours, you might not be able to eat your way through hundreds or even thousands of small places. Just trying to eat your way through all the food in China would take an unknown amount of time.

"Knock knock knock"

A knock came at the door.

Han Xijun glanced at his watch subconsciously.

The appointment with Chairman Kim Bum-soo was at 7:30 pm. Time flew by as I chatted with Oh Hae-won, and before I knew it, it was almost 7:30 pm.

The two of them stood up from their chairs at the same time.

The door opened.

Chairman Kim Bum-soo appeared before the two of them.

Han Xijun was alright; he stepped forward and greeted, "President-nim is here."

Wu Haiyuan became nervous again.

The big shot she only saw in the news was standing right in front of her, and for a moment she didn't know what to do.

Kim Bum-soo walked into the private room with a hearty laugh, patted Han Hee-joon on the shoulder, and kept his gaze fixed on Oh Hae-won. Han Hee-joon introduced, "Chairman, this is my girlfriend, Oh Hae-won."

"Haewon, let's get acquainted. This is Chairman Kim Bum-soo of our Kakao Group."

Kim Bum-soo said with displeasure, "Is that how you introduce me?"

Han Hee-joon looked at Kim Bum-soo with a puzzled expression.

Kim Bum-soo remarked, "Shouldn't there be some descriptive label before that? Like, the youngest tech company chairman in H country, or the most handsome conglomerate chairman?"

Wu Haiyuan chimed in, "The president is indeed the most handsome president."

Kim Bum-soo touched the beard he had deliberately grown on his round cheeks and laughed, "I always said that men and women have different standards of beauty. Chairman Jung and the others have never said I'm handsome."

Wu Haiyuan panicked.

I genuinely agreed with them just now, but it wasn't exactly lying. My clothes and appearance were one aspect, as were my looks and my demeanor.

Wu Haiyuan described Kim Bum-soo as the most handsome chairman based on his temperament.

If we're just talking about looks, Chairman Lee of S Group is actually the most good-looking chairman at present, only looking at his face. Then there's Chairman Koo of LG Group, who has the advantage of being young.

Kim Bum-soo extended his right hand and said, "Don't be nervous, I was just joking. It doesn't matter if I'm handsome or not. Our company has Hee-joon as the visual center, which is enough. It's nice to meet you, Oh Hae-won-ssi." Oh Hae-won grasped Kim Bum-soo's hands with both of them and said, "It's an honor to meet Chairman-nim."

"Have a seat."

After we sat down, the waiter brought the dishes to the table.

Wu Haiyuan didn't ask for the services offered by the barbecue restaurant; he took charge of grilling the meat himself using the barbecue tongs.

She didn't know what kind of person Kim Bum-soo was.

However, what you hear online and in other places is that senior executives or chairmen of group companies are high-ranking people who are not easy to approach.

Just like the relationship between the emperor and the people in ancient times.

It's already difficult enough to see someone from afar, let alone for an ordinary person to have the opportunity to dine at the same table as a monarch.

Han Hee-joon described Kim Bum-soo as a very easy-going chairman.

Today, in the private room of the barbecue restaurant, Wu Haiyuan truly experienced it.

Kim Bum-soo has a very easygoing personality and likes to joke around. He is the kind of person who can create a good atmosphere at the dinner table.

Even with something as simple as Wu Haiyuan being in charge of grilling the meat, Chairman Kim Bum-soo still managed to say that Wu Haiyuan must be a perfect woman, capable both in public and in the kitchen. He also praised his own foresight in signing Han Hee-joon up for the "72 Hours of Blind Date" show.

He has an extremely accurate eye for people.

Not only did she manage to "steal" Han Xijun from a host of large corporations, she also found him an excellent girlfriend.

Han Xijun might be a little too comfortable praising himself.

However, when Kim Bum-soo praised Oh Hae-won, Han Hee-joon didn't feel uncomfortable at all. He even instinctively told Kim Bum-soo more about Oh Hae-won's good qualities.

Only Wu Haiyuan's shy world was achieved.

In a daze, I realized the grilled meat was a bit overcooked.

Kim Bum-soo would jokingly chime in, saying that he was the third youngest among the chairman, had good teeth, and preferred his barbecue to be cooked a little more thoroughly.

The atmosphere gradually relaxed amidst the jokes.

After grilling the first batch of meat, Han Xijun poured Wu Haiyuan a small glass of baijiu (Chinese liquor).

When Wu Haiyuan raised his glass, Kim Bum-soo asked with genuine surprise, "Haiyuan-ssi can drink baijiu?"

Wu Haiyuan replied before Han Xijun could, "President-nim, I don't actually drink baijiu, but today I have to toast you with a glass of baijiu no matter what." Please remember the only website for this novel: "www.deqixs.org". This is the only website; other websites may be discontinued at any time.

"Just to thank me?"

"Yes, we are really grateful to Chairman Nim for his help to us nmixx."

Kim Bum-soo glanced at Han Hee-joon, who was also holding a wine glass, and said, "Isn't it to thank me for finding you such a great boyfriend?"

Wu Haiyuan was embarrassed.

I should first thank Kim Bum-soo for giving me the opportunity to meet Han Hee-joon.

Han Xijun smoothed things over, saying, "This is the most important one, so of course we should thank them later."

"Yes, yes, yes"

"Haha, you two are on the same page. You're determined to eat, drink, and have a good time today. I have a perfectly good reason for it."

Wu Haiyuan couldn't understand.

Kim Bum-soo toasted first, followed by Han Hee-joon and Oh Hae-won.

Wu Haiyuan's brows furrowed, and his throat and chest felt burning. Han Xijun quickly fed Wu Haiyuan a piece of Korean beef.

Wu Haiyuan felt embarrassed, but he needed to eat something to calm down. Under Kim Bum-soo's watchful eye, he covered his mouth with his hand and ate on the side.

Kim Bum-soo was smiling happily.

It perfectly captures the feeling of an elder looking at a younger person they like.

She didn't forget to tell Wu Haiyuan that she could drink whatever she wanted, whether it was a beverage or something else, as long as Han Xijun was there to drink with her tonight.

Wu Haiyuan nodded in agreement.

Kim Bum-soo suddenly raised an eyebrow at Han Hee-joon.

This kind of subtle gesture was unprecedented, and Han Hee-joon himself didn't know why he felt he understood the meaning behind Kim Bum-soo's raised eyebrow.