Chapter 64
"But why don’t you eat it a bit more deliciously? Today, it seems like the fun of watching you eat is a little lacking."
Ah, of course. I shouldn’t have expected anything more. The look in Yoon Taeo’s eyes, shining with some kind of anticipation, triggers the urge to finish my meal quickly. Strangely, I feel like acting out, like a mischievous child.
"Eat it. Enjoy it."
But, of course, life doesn’t go the way I want it to. Yoon Taeo’s already low voice drops another half-step, and a threatening tone follows. No, that’s definitely a threat. A magical threat that even stirs up an appetite that I didn’t have before.
"...I think it’s wild-caught. The eggs are large, so maybe it has a more satisfying chew? To be honest, abalone steamed like this can sometimes taste off, so it’s hard to eat..."
Even though I didn’t ask, the abalone stew evaluation comes out naturally. But even if there’s a lot of food, it’s just too much. After the food I’ve already eaten, having to finish the abalone stew on my own makes me so full I feel like it might come back up. Still, I force myself to finish the last piece and smile triumphantly. Naturally, I have to add my tasting opinions, playing with my mouth in between bites.
"Really, it’s fun feeding Kim Secretary."
What a strange person. Why does he enjoy watching others eat so much? Yoon Taeo barely ate more than bird feed, but he spent an even longer time watching me eat. Now, even though he hasn’t really eaten, he still has a surprisingly satisfied look on his face.
"Did you enjoy it? Dessert... um...?"
Maybe it's because it’s a restaurant that isn’t very popular. After we finished eating, Choi Hyunjin, who had been watching us from afar, quickly approached with something in hand. However, as he was getting closer to the table, his steps suddenly faltered.
"CEO...!"
Choi Hyunjin, who was quickly falling, thankfully didn’t hit the floor. The sound of “clink” echoed as the plate and cup he was holding shattered in all directions, but Yoon Taeo’s hand was there, holding him up.