Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman

Their hotel room was luxuriously decorated and well furnished. The sofa in the living room was wide enough for Jean to sleep in.

But where could she get something to eat?

As she stood contemplating her alternatives, Zed spoke, "I heard your stomach growl in the car. We saw some open diners near the parking. Would you like to grab a bite to eat?"

Jean was stunned. Considering the awkward circumstance in which he had found her at the shoot location, their unpleasant conversation in the car, and Zed's general grumpy mood, Jean hadn't expected him to pay attention to her needs. However, she was too hungry to deliberate the issue. The sooner they left, the quicker her stomach would thank her. And so, she just nodded and walked toward the door.

As soon as they stepped out of the hotel, Jean recalled that Zed had fallen ill the last time he ate at places like the diners at this tourist spot. Obviously, he wasn't accustomed to eating at roadside diners or barbecue stalls.

'What if he gets sick like he did the last time?' Jean looked around. She wanted to see if a fancier diner was open at this hour. It didn't make sense to ask Zed to accompany her only to then have him fall sick. She felt a little disappointed as the high-end eateries were closed. So perhaps, they were only open during the daytime.

The more lost Jean got in her thoughts, the more she lagged behind Zed.

"What's wrong?" Noticing that she was distracted, he stopped and turned around to ask.

"You felt unwell and even got food poisoning after the breakfast before our drive to Kim Village. I'm afraid..." She was used to eating at roadside diners. On the contrary, Zed had been pampered throughout his childhood. The food served to him must have been carefully and hygienically prepared.

His body was as fragile as a porcelain doll's. He would probably not enjoy the greasy food here either.

'What if he falls sick? Where will I find a doctor or a pharmacy?

What's more, the road is blocked. They couldn't get out at all. There was only a tourist spot here. What if...'

"Well! I'm not as delicate as you think. The food they made must have been unclean which is why I fell ill. Besides, so many people eat here safely. If something were to go wrong, I won't be the only one getting sick."

"But..."

"Jean!" A person interrupted them.

door of a roadside diner. Ethan was waving to her eagerly. Was he seriously asking them to join him? Had he forgotten the confrontation with

food. Her stomach rumbled again to remind her that she had more important things to worry

stared at him as if

Zed walked toward her colleagues. She followed him, grateful that he wasn't going to give her a hard time. Ethan grinned when he saw Jean heading their way. He stood and vacated a seat for

chair Ethan had placed for her, then she would be sitting between Ethan and Zed. Zed, however, had

situation more awkward, she smiled as she took

intentionally asked him about his interest in Jean in front of her colleagues. They would think very poorly of him if he were to openly chase after a

awkward silence was broken by the waiter who had brought a tray full of dishes. Once he had placed the food on the table, Essen picked up the menu and handed it to Zed. "Mr. Qi, there are no other diners within a few miles from here. I know you probably

it to my wife." Zed muttered as he looked at his

became silent after hearing Zed. Essen just smiled and

on the table. I don't think we need to order any

Zed's glass with wine. He laughed and said, "It's not easy to catch such a wonderful opportunity to have a meal with Mr. Qi. I'm happy to have this chance today. I

than that of a businessman's. It really was hard to get an appointment with Zed. So how could he not make an effort to entertain Zed? After all, Zed was

pity that... Zed didn't feel like drinking

a cup of tea for me." Zed said

didn't give up on this opportunity, however. He ordered a cup of tea

had arrived, all the people sitting at

They did look as appealing as they smelled. And so, she took a tentative bite and smiled when she realized they

here to eat even though it was

quickly. Jean was way too starved to worry

and Zed didn't mind. They both knew Jean on a more personal level and had seen how consumed she could

like a starving beast?"

wanted to apologize to her. Then, she had eaten properly and with the correct table manners. How could she

comment, she raised her head and looked around. She found that all her colleagues were looking at her in astonishment.

flashing an awkward smile, she lowered her head and began eating. This time, however,