Rock Sugar And Pear Stew | L.K Adaptation

Chapter 60

Jungkook ate dinner very early. When he was done, he tidied up, took his bag and changed his shoes at the entrance hall. Holding a glass of water, Mama Jeon pretended to walk past. She stopped a short distance away and observed him secretly.

The way her son looked extremely pleased with himself seemed kind of dangerous.

"Jungkook, are you going on a date?" Mama Jeon pretended to ask nonchalantly.

Jungkook quirked his lips without confirming or denying anything. He merely said, "I'll be back a bit late today. You and Dad can head to bed first".

After her son left, Mama Jeon paced the house with a suspicious look while still holding the glass of water. Papa Jeon blurted. "Our child is already an adult. It's natural for him to have his own life, you don't have to fret".

"I'm only worried" As Mama Jeon spoke, she suddenly looked at him cryptically "Hubby I remembered something".

"What thing?"

"Jungkook seems to not like girls from young".

Papa Jeon was stunned. "It, it can't be?"

"Really". Mama Jeon sat down next to Papa Jeon. "Do you still remember his primary school deskmate Lisa Manoban?"

"Yes, yes. I've never met her before but I've heard you two talk about her".

"Lisa is the Principal's daughter. She's pretty and smart, someone extremely adorable just like beautiful doll. Everyone in their class like her except for Jungkook. Jungkook told me before that he wanted to change deskmate. When I asked why, he said that he simply didn't like Lisa. When I asked him who he wanted to be deskmate with, I've forgotten who exactly he names but it was a boy".

"Oh, what happened next?"

"Later, I felt that wanting to change deskmate because he simply didn't like the person was too willful. Since it wasn't good for his character development, I didn't say anything to his teacher and wanted to see how things play out between the two kids. In the end, after hanging out for six years, he not only failed to develop any classmate care but also tricked poor Lisa right before graduating. I was so ashamed that I couldn't face Lisa's parents".

Papa Jeon nodded and said, "Right, I've heard you say this before. Now that you've mentioned it, I also think that it's a bit strange. Logically speaking, Jungkook was quite popular in his six years of secondary school. However, we've never heard of him being close with any girl...."

Both husband and wife looked at each other before suddenly grasping each other's hands for reassurance.

"I think we're overthinking it". Mama Jeon shook her head.

"Absolutely, youngsters these days are occupied with so many things. Don't think too much we'll talk to him again when we find the time". Papa Jeon wrapped an arm around his wife's shoulders and patted.

"Eh hubby".

"Mm?"

"I still want a grandchild...."

"Don't think too much, there'll be a way".

"Right, if things really don't work out, it's not too late to have a second child".

"...."

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At that moment, Jungkook was far away at the amusement park, unaware of his parents complex train of thoughts. He waited for Lisa at the amusement park's giant entrance. As it was almost Chinese New Year, numerous racks similar to grape trellis were built above the pedestrian walkway outside the amusement park. From it hung countless square red ornate lanterns fashioned after those seen in the past. The red gauze covered lights were arranged in neat rows. From far, it was as if there was a sea of orange flames in the sky.