Peninsula: It all started with the breakup

Chapter 32 Beef Noodles

Hearing Xie Mingmu's words, Park Jiyeon, who was eating an orange, also felt a bit hungry: "Okay then, you can make a small portion."

Xie Mingmu, after tearing open the packaging, finally realized why he had inexplicably started cooking for Park Jiyeon: "What do you want from me?"

Park Jiyeon, who was watching TV with her legs crossed, finally realized that she hadn't figured out why she was there.

For a long time, Park Jiyeon suffered from insomnia. The online abuse, family hardships, and contempt from TV station staff made her increasingly anxious.

However, since meeting Xie Mingmu, their daily conversations have given her a sense of relaxation and rest. Especially after Xie Mingmu came to the peninsula, her real-life contact with him made Park Jiyeon feel even more relaxed.

On the second day at work, Park Jiyeon even had the energy to cheer up her unnies, instead of needing Eunjung unnie's comfort as before.

With this in mind, and also to get some recognition for her hard work, Park Ji-yeon asked Xie Mingmu to run errands again, and she slept very well that night, which was quite amazing.

Why would such a strange thing happen after spending time with Xie Mingmu? Park Jiyeon couldn't figure it out. Since it made her happy, Park Jiyeon decided to ignore it and just bother Xie Mingmu whenever she wanted.

"Can't I contact you if there's nothing wrong?" Park Jiyeon said with a smile as she watched the variety show.

"No way!"

When the water boiled, Xie Mingmu placed the cutting board in the pan, and then took out the chopping board to prepare the other side dishes.

"Liar!" Park Jiyeon started shouting.

"What did I lie to you about? I'm not going to take the blame for something!"

"Didn't you say we were friends?"

Park Jiyeon crossed her legs, speaking logically and persuasively, before fiddling with her phone.

"When did I say that? Do you have any proof?"

Xie Mingmu's expression suddenly became somewhat irritating.

At this moment, Park Jiyeon took her phone, ran to the kitchen, held the phone screen in front of Xie Mingmu, and looked at him very intently:

"Look, this chat log is what you admitted yourself. You said we were friends and that I could ask you for help with any problems."

Looking at Park Jiyeon like this, I didn't expect her to be so serious. Her pouting lips even looked a little cute.

Xie Mingmu's words were obviously meant to provoke Park Jiyeon; he was someone who enjoyed tormenting people, and seeing others get angry was his pleasure.

"Oh, my friend, Ms. Park Jiyeon."

Seeing Xie Mingmu like this, Park Jiyeon crossed her arms:

"I don't care, you have to apologize!"

Xie Mingmu rolled his eyes. "So what do you want?"

"Then call me Nuna, and I'll forgive you."

Park Jiyeon rolled her eyes and said playfully, "To be honest, I quite like it when Xie Mingmu calls me 'Noona'."

"You come, and I even treat you to a meal. You want me to apologize? No way!"

Xie Mingmu wouldn't say it. It wasn't that he disliked saying "Noona," but after he uttered those words last time, he observed Park Jiyeon's expression and found that she actually enjoyed it. As the king of torment, Xie Mingmu didn't want to see that happen.

Xie Mingmu turned his back and continued chopping the vegetables. Seeing that Xie Mingmu was ignoring her, Park Jiyeon could only return to the living room, sulking.

Seeing that there was no sound behind him, Xie Mingmu didn't think too much about it and continued to finish up. Soon, Xie Mingmu came out with two bowls of noodles.

Park Jiyeon sat on the sofa, coldly looking at Xie Mingmu.

"Ahem, the noodles are here, my friend, hurry up and eat."

Xie Mingmu smiled awkwardly, but Park Jiyeon still ignored him.

"Great, my friend, your expression combined with your makeup makes you look even more beautiful."

Xie Mingmu could only try a different approach to cheer up his friend; he would never yell in anger.

"I'm not hungry!" Park Jiyeon said firmly, looking at the steaming, fragrant beef noodles.

"I already asked you, and you clearly said you were hungry. I heard you."

Xie Mingmu blew hot air on it, "Hurry up and move your mouth, or it'll clump up down there."

Xie Mingmu always felt like he was coaxing a child. Seeing Park Jiyeon's seemingly serious expression, he felt that she was a bit childish.

This is also why Xie Mingmu wanted to provoke Park Jiyeon; who doesn't like teasing a child?

And most importantly, if he tries to amuse a child, the child will cry, and when other people's elders come over, Xie Mingmu will not get the better of them, since Xie Mingmu is truly in the wrong.

But Park Jiyeon isn't a child. Teasing her won't make her cry. And even if she did cry, would she have the nerve to ask her elders for help? Xie Mingmu is completely unfazed.

"I'm not eating." Park Jiyeon turned her head away and continued watching the variety show.

"Then you can go hungry." Immediately, Xie Mingmu began to eat the bowl of beef noodles with lots of beef and cilantro, deliberately making a lot of noise.

Hearing Xie Mingmu slurping his noodles and smelling the delicious aroma, Park Jiyeon glanced at him discreetly and said with a disdainful tone, "That's too rude! Can't you be a little quieter?"

"Okay, sure."

Seeing that Park Jiyeon was lecturing him, Xie Mingmu said, "Alright, it seems you're really not hungry. I'll eat this bowl of noodles then. I have a big appetite anyway." Xie Mingmu reached out to take the smaller bowl of noodles.

But soon enough, Park Jiyeon snatched the beef noodles in front of her: "This bowl is mine! Mine!"

Xie Mingmu found it amusing that Park Jiyeon was so possessive of her food: "Here you go, here you go."

Park Jiyeon ate her noodles, surprised that this bowl of beef noodles was so delicious. It was the first time she had ever eaten it. "How did you make it? It's so good!"

"secret!"

"Tch, fine, don't tell me then. I'm not curious anyway, I was just asking casually."

Xie Mingmu easily understood Park Jiyeon's sarcastic remark. If Park Jiyeon really didn't want to hear it, he would definitely say it, but he wouldn't say it now. He would just let Park Jiyeon be curious.

Although Park Jiyeon had been watching the variety show, she had been listening intently, waiting and waiting, but still didn't hear what she wanted to hear. Park Jiyeon felt like she was being scratched by a cat, but she had just said that she didn't want to hear it. Suddenly, she glared fiercely at Xie Mingmu.

Seeing Park Jiyeon like this, Xie Mingmu ate even more heartily, slurping down all the noodle soup.

He had to start working. He had already wasted almost a whole day and needed to hurry up. It wasn't his fault; it was all Park Ji-yeon's fault for not starting work right away. Xie Mingmu comforted himself.

"Alright, I'm going to get back to work. If you don't have anything else to do, you can watch some variety shows here." After saying that, Xie Mingmu walked to the computer desk: "Remember to wash the dishes for me; you'll have to pay me for this meal."

"What kind of job?" Park Ji-yeon asked Xie Mingmu as she approached him.

When Park Jiyeon leaned closer, a sweet, fruity aroma wafted over, instantly making Xie Mingmu feel refreshed. This scent was somewhat different from Mina's.

"ah!"