The Boss and I

Chapter 27

When Mr. and Mrs. Park come down and see Jimin, they start to complain about him. They complain about him causing so many troubles and spending extra money on airfare. Seeing the two big boxes, at first they are shocked. Then, they complain he wasted his money to buy so many presents. Jimin smiles while listening as he is used to his parents' complaints, which is their way of showing their care and affection.

Today is Mr. Park's relatives turn to have family dinner in Jimin's house. Since he came back late, they did not wait for him and has begun to eat. Grandpa, grandma elder and younger uncles with their families are all here, just enough to fill a table.

Seeing Jimin is back, everyone puts down their chopsticks. Grandpa is so happy and smiles until his eyes cannot be seen, "Little Jimin is back."

Jimin has not seen them for about six months so he runs over and hugs them, "Grandpa, Grandma."

Jimin greets everyone. Grandma lovingly says: "Quickly sit down and eat. Are you tired from the plane ride? The thieves are really bad, even stealing stuff during Lunar New Year."

Jimin chuckles.

After Mrs. Park puts away the things in her hands, she quickly greets everyone: "Everyone just sit down and eat, no need to pay much attention to a kid like him."

Once again, everyone sits down to eat and talk to Jimin. First, they ask about his work, wage, bonuses, etc. thoroughly. Jimin does not mind, just says whatever he got. As it turns out, they even praise him.

Then, they ask how was the flight ah, whether he can get used to living in a big city, etc. When they have finished asking, junior aunt jokingly says: "Jimin, Tae Min already has a boyfriend so when will you have good news ah?"

Tae Min is Jimin's elder uncle's daughter. Xue family has three grandchildren called Tae Min, Jimin and younger uncle's son called Park Jong Min.

"Oh, Tae Min also ...... "

She is about to say the word "also" then quickly swallows back. Instead she says, "Tae Min has a boyfriend ah?"

Luckily, nobody heard anything. Elder aunt proudly says: "Yes Jimin, next year our family's Tae Min is also going to work in S city. This time, our Park family's two boys also have the ability to go to a big city to work. Your grandfather will be even more happy."

Elder aunt always feels that her son, Tae Min is the most outstanding among Park family's three grandchildren, but in the end Jimin went to a big city to work. All the relatives say Jimin has good future prospect so elder aunt has held her breath for a long time and she can only spit it all out today.

Jimin says frankly: "That would be nice. It just so happens that I am moving and need to rent a new place. Tae Min can live together with me."

As soon as he finishes talking, Mrs. Park uses a chopstick to hit his head, "You silly child, your brother does not need to rent an apartment with you."

Elder aunt happily says: "Yes ah, Tae Min and Min Ho are going together. Min Ho's family has a more than 150 square feet big apartment in S city."

Tae Min silently helps his mother to take some food.

Jimin glances at Tae Min, silently sympathizing with him. His cousin looks very handsome and is also smart. Thus since young, elder aunt likes to show him off and compare him with others. However, he has a steady and low-key personality so it must be extremely painful for him. Yet, he cannot protest because he is not elder aunt's own flesh and blood. He has been adopted at birth from his relatives who couldn't afford to raise a child.

Normally, people who adopt a child will be afraid that the child will know they are not the real parents and they will conceal that fact. In contrast, elder aunt is afraid the son will not be filial to her in the future so she often has told him since young that if not for her adoption, he would be living a bitter life with his real parents, etc. Tae Min, who already has a quiet personality, having such an adopted mother, naturally becomes even more quiet.