Avoiding The Male Lead-1

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As night approached, the city lights shone brilliantly in the darkness.

In particular, the Jeon’s villa was as bright as day due to Grandpa Jeon’s birthday celebration. In the bright, spacious banquet room, Weng Jennie and Aunt Song were busy greeting the guests, while on the floor above, Grandpa Jeon and Jeon TaehyungーJungkook’s fatherーmet with old friends whom they hadn’t seen in ages.

The spectacular lobby was filled with mingling guests. It was a truly magnificent display.

After spending a few moments entertaining their guests, Weng Jennie looked around for Jungkook without any luck. Just as she was about to call out for him, Jungkook suddenly appeared behind her.

He had returned immediately after completing work for the day. After greeting a handful of the elderly guests, who were well-acquainted with the family, he made his way to Weng Jennie. “Mom, where are dad and grandpa?” he asked.

Weng Jennie nodded her head towards the floor above. “On the second floor, talking to your uncle.”

“Alright.” Just as Jungkook was about to leave, Weng Jennie pulled him back and said, “You’ve been at work for the whole day, go change into a new set of clothes first. Then go see your grandpa, because I have something important to announce.” She smiled meaningfully, cluing her son in on the big news.

Jungkook examined her expression, trying to guess what she would reveal during the banquet.

After changing into fresh clothing, Jungkook arrived on the second floor only to find that all the guests had cleared the room. All that remained was Grandpa Jeon, Jeon Taehyung, and Weng Jennie.

“Happy birthday, grandpa.” Jungkook did his best to show his grandfather respect, which was considerably rare. He realized that he left his gift in his car, and was about to leave the room when Weng Jennie stopped him. “Wait, Jungkook. I’d like to tell you something.”

Jungkook turned to look at her.

Weng Jennie gave Grandpa Jeon and Jeon Taehyung a huge smile,, and said, “Dad, I’m planning to use the party to introduce you to a girl.”

“Which family’s child?” Grandpa Jeon asked.

Jungkook watched Weng Jennie silently. His gut already warning him that something was terribly wrong.

And just after Jungkook had a slight premonition, he heard it come true. “She is the daughter of the Xin familyーXin Lisa,” she stated.

Jungkook furrowed his brow as he heard that accursed name.

Weng Jennie didn’t seem to notice the change in his expression and continued obliviously. “I saw her right outside Jungkook’s apartment once, and she gave such a good first impression.”

As she talked, Grandpa Jeon and Jeon Taehyung shifted their attention to Jungkook in near unison. “This could be the one,” they thought after seeing his intense demeanor.

“I also traveled to A City two months ago and ran into her at a hospital. We kept each other company for the next few days, and… I really felt a connection to her. Dad, I’d like to take her in as a goddaughter, as long as I have your blessing.” After finishing, she turned straight over to Jungkook and said, “You know, I always wished for a daughter. Who would’ve thought that I’d have a troublesome son instead? She’s quite easy to get along with, so I imagine you’ll come to like her too when you meet.”

“What do you guys think? Dad?” 

“No,” Jungkook answered. He did so before the two that were asked even had a chance to respond.

Both Grandpa Jeon and Jeon Taehyung’s eyes flashed with anger at Jungkook’s outright refusal and blatant display of disrespect. “What’s the reason for such an answer?” Grandpa Jeon asked with a grave tone and a deep voice.

Jungkook had no expression and kept quiet, despite Grandpa Jeon’s question still hanging in the air.

Weng Jennie pretended to be shocked. “But last time you returned from A City, you said that there wasn’t anything special going on between you two! You’re not a couple, and I want to take her as a goddaughterーyou don’t have anything to lose. And you even get a sister out of this!”

“She’s not fit to be my sister.”

“Then what is she fit to be? Your girlfriend?” Weng Jennie teased, not once forgetting to smile.

It was only then that Jungkook realizedーhis mother was digging another hole for him to jump into.