Peninsula: 72 Hours of Blind Dates

Han Xijun didn't ask.

Wu Haiyuan said, "It was Huiyuan who called."

Han Xijun was still admiring the ring on his finger when Wu Haiyuan answered the phone: "Oh, Huiyuan."

"Haiyuan, are you home?"

Wu Haiyuan glanced at the central courtyard of the residential complex and asked, "Yes, I'm here. What's up?"

"I'm almost at your apartment building."

Wu Haiyuan asked in confusion, "So suddenly?"

Jiang Huiyuan on the other end of the phone said, "I haven't greeted Uncle and Aunt for a long time. You came back for the New Year this year and I was also in Incheon. I should have come to say hello. I originally wanted to come yesterday, but I guessed you were definitely with Han Xijun yesterday, so I came today."

Wu Haiyuan muttered, "We're together now too."

"You guys? With Han Hee-joon? Hae-won, last night you wouldn't have...?"

"Oh dear, it's not what you think."

"Am I bothering you?" "What are you talking about? We'll come to the door to meet you."

After ending the call, Wu Haiyuan put his phone away and looked at Han Xijun.

Han Xijun appeared to be admiring the ring, but he had actually overheard the conversation and said, "Let's go and see if Jiang Huiyuan can notice the difference between us today."

Before Wu Haiyuan could react, Han Xijun took her hand.

A scene from a TV series appeared.

Wu Haiyuan's right hand, which was being held, was directly stuffed into Han Xijun's coat pocket.

As they walked towards the entrance of the residential area, Han Xijun said, "Neither my left hand nor your right hand are in my pockets. Kang Huiyuan should be able to see that it's such an obvious hint."

Wu Haiyuan muttered to himself, "What if he didn't see it?"

No, it won't.

"Are you that sure?"

"Kang Hye-won has always worked at a barbecue restaurant, which is a job that requires a keen eye."

"Maybe," the two said as they walked to the entrance of the apartment complex.

A yellow taxi was parked on the side of the road outside.

A familiar figure got out of the back seat.

In this weather, even wearing athletic shoes won't be enough, even if you're wearing winter socks or two layers of socks underneath.

They tacitly kept silent.

Jiang Huiyuan was carrying a large box that was beautifully wrapped in yellow silk.

This kind of packaging is for gifting. In large supermarkets, the only packaged items on the shelves are Korean beef and pork rib sets.

Such a gift would cost around 60 yuan.

Wu Haiyuan muttered, "Huiyuan works so hard, but she only earns a little over 100 million won a month from part-time work. She still has to save up for her studies in Seoul. How can she afford such an expensive gift?"

Han Xijun said softly, "This is her gesture, we can't say things like that. Let's go to the mall this afternoon. We got Lotte World Department Store vouchers at the company's year-end dinner, I left them in the car."

"A voucher?" "The ring wasn't bought with a voucher."

"I didn't mean that."

"I didn't see the exact amount. It was in a thick envelope, so it must have been quite a lot. We also bought her some New Year's gifts."

Han Xijun's suggestion of a New Year's gift was a very nice idea.

Wu Haiyuan increasingly felt that Han Xijun was a really good person and a really good boyfriend.

Not only is he good to himself, taking care of his own emotions and self-esteem, but he is also very good to his family. His sister's work atmosphere and departmental status at SK Hynix are much better than before because of her relationship with Han Hee-joon.

"Wow, are you guys being this mushy first thing in the morning?"

Cheer up, Wu Haiyuan looked at Jiang Huiyuan who was approaching and said, "Envious? Then why don't you get a boyfriend too?"

"Tch, right now I just want to prepare to study at Seoul National University."

Wu Haiyuan raised his hand and gently patted his head, saying apologetically, "Oh, I forgot to ask you how it went?"

Han Xijun understood what it meant.

Kang Hye-won's smile was very bright, and it was clear from her appearance that her exam results from last year had secured her admission to Seoul National University's law school. For most people, getting into Sky is a turning point in life.

The saying that reading can change one's destiny is not just empty talk; it's a fact.

In addition, being a law school graduate means that after graduation, you can take the bar exam. Passing the bar exam will open up a bright future for you, allowing you to choose to become a prosecutor, judge, or lawyer. Furthermore, the connections you make within the college will provide assistance.

Seeing Jiang Huiyuan's cheerful smile, Wu Haiyuan guessed the answer and said, "I knew my best friend could do it."

Han Xijun slowly said, "Congratulations, you've finally achieved your wish."

Jiang Huiyuan deliberately nodded and bowed, responding in a very serious manner: "Thank you for your congratulations, Team Leader Han. I will work hard."

"Stop fooling around."

"Hahaha"

"Let's go upstairs."

Han Xijun raised his left hand and pointed to the building, saying, "Has Kang Hye-won been here before?"

Jiang Huiyuan glanced at the building and hummed in agreement. She recalled that the last time she came was five years ago, and she hadn't seen Wu Haiyuan's parents in a long time. She then explained to Wu Haiyuan that there was absolutely no other reason for her visit today, and that it wasn't because Wu Haiyuan's father was a chief judge at the Incheon District Court.

Wu Haiyuan jokingly said that even though her father was a minister and judge, he couldn't help much. Compared to Seoul, ministers and judges in local courts don't have much power.

Jiang Huiyuan exclaimed "Huh?"

Wu Haiyuan's heart inexplicably raced.

As expected, Jiang Huiyuan asked, "What's the story behind the ring?"

Han Xijun extended his right hand: "This?"

Jiang Huiyuan nodded and said, "I noticed it when you raised your left hand to point at the building just now, Han Xijun. It felt a bit off. There was no need for you to point at the building and say those things to me. It was like you were deliberately showing off."

"I looked at Hae-won again. Hae-won's left hand was in Han Hee-joon's pocket, and her right hand wasn't in her pocket either. Sure enough, I saw a ring on her finger. What's that? A couple's ring?"

Wu Haiyuan replied, "Oh, couple's rings."

Jiang Huiyuan wasn't envious; instead, she said, "We should have had couple rings a long time ago, really."

Han Xijun chimed in, "Right? As her best friend, you think so too, right? She's my idol, so I don't dare buy her a ring so easily. I'm afraid she might not be able to wear it."

Jiang Huiyuan asked, "What do you mean? So the couple's rings weren't bought by Han Xijun, but by Haiyuan?"

Han Xijun and Wu Haiyuan said at the same time, "He/She bought it." Jiang Huiyuan, who had already reached the entrance of the building, was confused by the two of them.

"Who actually bought it?"

Wu Haiyuan then explained the situation regarding the couple's rings to Jiang Huiyuan.

After listening, Jiang Huiyuan muttered, "What? Is this what you call tacit understanding? Neither of us wanted to buy anything, but when we planned to buy something, we both bought it at the same time. So you're wearing the one he bought, and he's wearing the one you bought. Is this what couple rings are like?"

Han Xijun and Wu Haiyuan nodded and said "Mmm" at the same time.

Jiang Huiyuan laughed, shook her head and said, "I shouldn't have seen it, I shouldn't have asked. I feel like you were just waiting for me to see it so you could show it off to me."

They all said in unison, "That's right."

Jiang Huiyuan said, "Alright, stop showing off your tacit understanding. I know. Go upstairs, I need to go greet your parents."