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Chapter 79

"Why did you bring the tray here?"

Mrs. Ok, who was overseeing kitchen tasks, questioned the maids carrying the tray. The maids' expressions widened, and one among them, fanning her face with a hand, responded

"Our Young master's plan has failed miserably now."

"He's still receiving guests, isn't he?"

When Mrs. Ok inquired about the mysterious guest seen during the day, another maid, who had carried the tray together, covered her mouth and giggled.

"Not exactly, he's enjoying himself. The thief who learned late doesn't know the day is dawning. Hehe~"

Though indirect, it was a sufficient explanation to grasp the situation. Mrs. Ok's face twisted in response.

"All this happening in broad daylight?"

"That's right. He caught fire in broad daylight."

"Tsk, disgraceful."

The news that the Young master, and Eun-oh are "matching underwear" was already known to everyone. It was natural, considering the commotion that happened about two weeks ago.

However, abstaining from meals and engaging in "peculiar" behavior in broad daylight was quite unexpected. Mrs. Ok was displeased with her Young master's recent behavior.

Despite thinking he had a decent personality despite his rough temperament, recent events proved otherwise. Men will be men.

"Alright. For now, leave it be, and check on it again in an hour."

"Yes. But Kang-hee also seems unusual."

"Why would Kang-hee? What gossip are involving him now"

Mrs. Ok narrowed her eyes and scolded. The maid who had overheard spoke hesitantly.

"No, it's not gossip... It's just that..."

"Otherwise, why bring up that poor boy in this situation?"

"It's just strange. He was standing outside as if nothing was happening, casually listening to all those sounds."

"Kang-hee? Standing outside?"

"Yes. Standing outside the Master bedroom. And even when we told him that Young master seemed busy and to go wash the dishes, he smiled as usual, like nothing was wrong."

Another maid added her observation

"That's true. He seemed perfectly fine. I thought he'd be shocked and crying, but he wasn't. Does he really like Young Master? How can someone be so nonchalant when the person they like is with someone else?"

The story of Kang-hee yearning for the Young master and scheming to take Eun-oh's place as the favored servant was almost a well-established legend among the servants.
Therefore, Mrs. Ok also couldn't help but harbor doubts. Deep down, she had expected Kang-hee to be hurt, shedding tears in secret every night.

"Anyway, that guy is really puzzling. Even when it seems like you can see right through him, he acts like nothing happened."

"True. That guy is a bit strange. Cunning, too."

The two maids nodded at each other, Both of their expressions were so serious that it looked like they were having a serious discussion.

Suddenly snapping back to reality, Mrs. Ok vehemently exclaimed

"Mind your own business! If you have time to discuss other people's private matters, go help out somewhere!"