Impossible Lovers

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Lisa and Jungkook had known each other since primary school, and both families were quite familiar with each other. However, Mee had never considered setting up Lisa and Jungkook because she knew they had not gotten along since they were little.

So hearing Jungkook suddenly say he liked Lisa, Mee was a bit puzzled, "Um, Jungkook, I know you want to help Lisa but you don't have to tell such lies."

"..."

Jungkook fell silent for a moment and looked at Mee, "Aunt Mee, although there were misunderstandings between Lisa and me when we were young, after I came back this time, we got to know each other in a new light. I'm not saying this to cover for Lisa or on a whim. You have watched me grow up, and you know my character. I wouldn't make up something like this."

"Well, that's true. You've always taken everything seriously since you were young," Mee thought Jungkook wouldn't casually make things up, but still found it somewhat unbelievable, "So, you mean you realized you liked Lisa after returning home this time?"

"You can say that," Jungkook didn't deny it, "So, there's no need to worry. I will be by Lisa's side and won't let her bear those negative emotions alone. If any symptoms of depression arise, I will accompany her through the treatment. So, please, allow Lisa to pursue what she loves and follow her dreams."

Mee exchanged a glance with Grandma , seemingly uncertain. They both remained silent for a moment before Mee spoke again, "Jungkook, you suddenly said this, and we weren't prepared, but if you and Lisa talk about it, we will certainly feel relieved. But about you liking Lisa, have you told her yet?"

"Not yet," Jungkook's lips tightened with a trace of distress, "Because of past misunderstandings, I want to find a suitable opportunity to tell her."

"Oh, I see..." Mee nodded slowly, then looked at him, "Jungkook, I don't doubt you, but you also have a busy schedule in your research work. Look at your parents; they're hardly ever at home all year round. I guess you won't have much time to accompany Lisa."

Jungkook explained, "Aunt , research projects vary, even between me and my parents. I won't be like them, locked up in a research base. I can go home every day."

"But if Lisa is filming outside..."

"Auntie, times have changed in the last twenty years." Jungkook preempted what Mee was about to say, "During these twenty years, our country has rapidly developed, not only economically but also in technology and infrastructure. The internet allows people thousands of miles apart to see each other anytime. We can have daily calls and video chats. If we want to meet in person, it's just a two to three-hour flight away. Distance is not a problem in modern society."

As soon as Lisa  walked in, she heard Jungkook's remarks. She paused with her phone in hand and looked at Jungkook's straight back, "Ah, are you giving a technology lecture? Right on time."

Dr. Jeon truly lived up to his name; there seemed to be no limit to his knowledge-sharing, regardless of time and place!

Jungkook turned around and looked at Lisa. Mee and Grandma  also focused their gazes on her, resulting in an eerie silence in the room.

"..."

Lisa felt a bit embarrassed under their gaze, "Did I interrupt your lecture? Well, I also want to hear it. Is it not allowed?"

"............"

In the end, Mee's awkward laughter broke the silence, "Haha, you came in a bit late. We've already finished the lecture."

Lisa shrugged; she wasn't actually interested in the lecture. She walked up to her grandmother and bent down to look at the wheelchair, "Grandma, how's it going?"