The warm spring sunlight, overcoming the chill, bathed the white petals, which seemed to revel in their first warmth, revealing their stunning beauty.
On one side of Autumn’s room window, magnolias with their soft textures timidly peeked out, beautifully adorning her room.
Despite the lingering chill of the cold spring that necessitated bundling up, the fresh green life that had just broken through the earth was vibrant.
The slightly softened landscapes seemed to offer a glimmer of hope that this year might be different.
Autumn’s heart pounded with anticipation and tension.
“It’ll go well. I’ve worked hard on it.”
Dressed in a neat and elegant beige-toned suit, Autumn slung her crossbody bag over her shoulder and left her room, feeling the importance of the day reflected in her attire.
As she crossed the living room and reached the shoe cabinet, Hyesun, still at the annex, hurriedly approached Autumn, who was about to leave.
“Autumn!”
Pausing from putting on her shoes, Autumn looked at Hyesun, surprised.
“Mom, you’re still here?”
“Yes, the Chairman is leaving for work late today.”
“Oh, I see.”
“Autumn, I’m sorry I can’t come to see the exhibition.”
“It’s okay. You’re busy with work.”
“Should I talk to the Chairman and leave with you?”
Hyesun’s suggestion was met with a bright refusal from Autumn.
“No, don’t bother. I’m fine.”
Relieved by her daughter’s assertive response, Hyesun also beamed a bright smile.
Then, she gave a powerful cheer that could lift anyone’s spirits.
“Alright then, do well. You can handle the exhibition today, right?”
“I’ve already submitted my painting, and there’s not much for me to do at the gallery today…”
“Stay strong. Someone who appreciates the value of your painting will come.”
“Okay.”
Autumn nodded vigorously.
Unaware of the specific deal between Hyesun, Ki-tae, and herself, Hyesun’s kind words unknowingly bolstered Autumn’s spirit.
Confronting the person who gave her complete support, Autumn felt her creeping anxiety fade away.
‘It will sell. It’s a meaningful painting to me.’
With her mother’s positive reinforcement echoing in her mind, Autumn left the annex.
The TS Gallery Seoul branch, which Ki-tae devoted most of his efforts to, was the largest among his gallery branches, as Autumn had heard.
In front of the unique gray building, which effortlessly validated Ki-tae’s pride in the TS Gallery, numerous collectors, having heard the news, were already milling around.
10:30 AM, right at the gallery’s opening time, Autumn arrived and joined the crowd, entering without delay.
‘My painting is over there…’
Was it natural to first visit the most anticipated paintings?
Whether due to prior promotion or just curiosity, everyone seemed to head in the same direction, far from where her painting was displayed.
Autumn walked past the people heading only to the main booths of the gallery, then stepped back out of the gallery. She fumbled in her crossbody bag and pulled out her phone.
[When is everyone coming?]She posted in the group chat with her three friends. The replies came quickly.
[Dojin Oppa: I’ll be there soon, Autumn.] [Jooah: Me too! I just got off the bus.]
Then, a large crowd gathered at the gallery entrance. The collectors should have already entered.
Puzzled by the scene, Autumn looked around. A couple’s conversation reached her ears.
“Wow, do you like looking at paintings? Why suddenly a gallery?”
“Just curious. It looks interesting with so many people. We have time, why not go in?”
“…Alright.”
‘Wow, this gallery really stands out.’
The already large building was prominently located in a busy central area, making it noticeable. But today, with collectors gathered for the exhibition, even those not interested in art were peeking in curiously.
Autumn felt anew the gallery’s significance.
Even if not for the Chairman’s directive, any art lover would dream of holding a personal exhibition at this gallery.
She had heard from the Chairman about the early days of TS Gallery. The small and shabby original building was demolished, and extensive construction led to the current TS Gallery building.
Every bit of its current fame was attributed to Ki-tae’s efforts.
While Autumn was admiring the building, Jooah appeared. She pushed through the crowd to the gallery entrance, catching her breath.
“Autumn, sorry I’m late.”
“It’s okay. I’ve just arrived myself.”
Dojin, who arrived with Jooah, also greeted Autumn.
“Hi, Autumn.”
“Hello, oppa.”
“Did you see the painting?”
“No, I waited to see it with you.”
A dressed-up Autumn replied with a bright smile, prompting Dojin, who had been staring blankly, to urge them inside.
“Then, let’s go in.”
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
