Episode 1
It was right around the time when Yeonwoo had completed her surgical residency and decided to leave for overseas volunteer work.
At the request of her third older brother, Segwon—who prided himself on his flamboyant love life—Yeonwoo ended up visiting a hotel lounge, something she’d never imagined doing in her life.
It was the price she had to pay to get Segwon’s help in secretly escaping to Africa without the family finding out.
‘That lunatic. Seriously? You want your little sister to act like your girlfriend? Disgusting.’
Crouched in a corner of the lounge, Yeonwoo nursed her churning stomach with bitter coffee as she waited for the time to pass.
She anxiously looked around, eyes darting nervously. Then, her eyes widened.
She’s here.
A woman had just walked into the lounge.
It was the exact woman Segwon had told her about.
…Huh?
But something felt off.
She was undoubtedly the same person as in the photo Segwon had shown, but in real life, her vibe was something else entirely.
Not only did she look extremely assertive, she had the aura of a tough girl from back in school.
No matter how Yeonwoo looked at it, this woman seemed way out of her league.
I’m kind of nervous.
Segwon had strictly ordered her to do whatever it took to break up with the woman, and Yeonwoo was willing to try—but whether or not she could succeed was another matter.
She kept checking her watch.
Noon. Exactly 12 PM.
A perfect time to lose your mind.
Yeonwoo stood up and cautiously approached the woman.
“Um… Miss Lee Sun-jung?”
She pronounced the memorized name without error. The woman snapped her head up and glared at Yeonwoo.
Well, technically, she looked up at her, but the energy she gave off made it feel more like she was glaring.
“Yes, I’m Lee Sun-jung. And who are you?”
Her sharp voice pricked Yeonwoo’s ears.
Segwon had said the woman was a bit clingy but overall demure and ladylike—but this was nothing like what she’d heard.
She began to suspect Segwon might have known exactly what the woman was like and dumped the job on her.
Ugh, seriously.
But what did Yeonwoo know? Her life revolved around home and the hospital.
With her limited social circle, her guesswork was bound to be off.
Especially when it came to dating.
Still, she decided to trust her brother’s words for now.
“Uh, I’m sorry to intrude, but…”
As Yeonwoo awkwardly sat across from her, the woman looked at her suspiciously.
“And you are…? Why are you sitting here?”
“I, um…”
Yeonwoo, known for her strong stomach, still couldn’t bring herself to say she was Segwon’s girlfriend. Her words trailed off.
“I don’t know you. Do you know me?”
No, I don’t. Not at all.
But Yeonwoo had to follow her brother’s orders.
“You know Ryu Segwon, right?”
As soon as she mentioned her brother’s name, the woman’s already sharp eyes narrowed even further.
She looked like she sensed something was very wrong.
“Look, I hate to say this, but that guy is completely nuts.”
Yeonwoo decided it was best to strike hard from the start.
“…‘That guy’?”
“Yes. I mean Ryu Segwon.”
The woman furrowed her brow.
Sensing she was taking the bait, Yeonwoo scooted closer and leaned in.
Her mouth felt dry.
She licked her lips and then launched into her performance.
“You’re being deceived. I get it—he’s tall, good-looking, charming. But looks aren’t everything, right? And an irresponsible guy with wandering hands? You should cut him off early.”
If she’d put this much care into treating patients, she might’ve been voted “Most Kindhearted Doctor” every month.
“Ugh… My head already hurts. What the hell kind of nonsense is this?”
Wow. The supposedly “demure and ladylike” woman had just cursed out loud.
It was a little scary—but Yeonwoo couldn’t stop now.
She desperately needed Segwon’s help to get to Africa.
With wide, resolute eyes, she delivered the final blow:
“If you don’t want your life to turn into a dumpster fire, walk away. Don’t even look back.”
“Who the hell are you? What’s wrong with you? If you’re crazy, go home and stay there instead of ruining someone’s afternoon—”
Still not enough?
Fine, then.
Even if it destroyed Segwon’s image, that wasn’t her problem.
“I live with him.”
Yeonwoo lifted her chin with confidence.
It was technically true. They lived together—as siblings.
“What?”
The woman’s eyelashes trembled. She looked genuinely shocked.
“I’ve spent my whole life being used by him. And that’s not all—he kicks me, punches me. He’s trash, absolute trash. You know why I’m so skinny? It’s all because of him.”
Segwon’s idea of a joke was headlocking and tackling her. His “affectionate” pats were basically assaults.
And with his massive hands, it felt more like getting punched.
Plus, he’d been stealing her tiny allowance since they were kids, so that wasn’t a lie either.
All things considered—it wasn’t far from the truth.
“That’s ridiculous. Segwon is kind and thoughtful.”
Her tone was defiant, but her eyes had already started to believe half of what Yeonwoo said.
“I didn’t want to have to show you this…”
Yeonwoo pulled out a wet wipe and wiped a spot on her cheekbone.
A nice little bruise from a drunk ER patient was showing there.
Segwon said to do whatever it takes—so this was on him.
“He… he hit you?”
“Yes. And if you’re interested in him because he’s a doctor, think again. Unless you’re okay getting hit for the rest of your life.”
“You really think I’d believe that?! Girls who go after other women’s men need to be taught a lesson.”
It’s not working? This isn’t working?
The woman suddenly stood up and grabbed Yeonwoo by the hair.
Oh, goddammit, Segwon.
“Call Segwon! Call him right now!”
Barely breaking free from the woman, Yeonwoo made her final move.
“He’s seeing someone else, too. Jung Seyoung! Come out!”
At her shout, her best friend Seyoung—who had tagged along to witness this disaster—stood up, hand on her hip.
The woman’s eyes locked onto Seyoung’s bulging belly.
Game over.
*
“Looks like a love triangle.”
They say nothing’s more entertaining than a good fight.
Everyone in the hotel lounge pretended not to look, but they were definitely watching.
They couldn’t hear the whole conversation, but the drama unfolding had grabbed everyone’s attention.
Before anyone else could intervene, the arrival of yet another woman brought the chaos to an end.
They say no one wins when you’re outnumbered—beaten two-to-one, the woman ran off in defeat, and the remaining duo basked in their victory.
Sajun crossed one long leg over the other and rested his chin on his hand.
Ryu Yeonwoo.
He’d been unsure at first, but after hearing her name—which he’d heard countless times during college—he knew right away.
She was the precious little sister of Ryu Ikwon, one of his med school classmates.
The Ryu family’s obsessive love for their daughter was well-known among their peers.
And apparently, she’s not so ordinary herself.
Seeing the infamous Ryu Yeonwoo in person felt like spotting a celebrity.
“…Sajun-ssi?”
Oh, right. I’m on a blind date.
His grandfather, eager for him to settle down, had arranged the meeting as soon as Sajun returned to Korea.
At the voice calling his name, Sajun slowly turned his head.
His date was frowning, clearly displeased.
It was just a formal blind date anyway—probably for both sides.
“Do you know that woman?”
His date asked with a scowl.
Sajun offered a polite smile.
“I’m sorry.”
But his eyes drifted back to Yeonwoo.
“If any guy lays a finger on my princess, I’ll poke his eyeballs out.”
That’s what Ikwon always said as he proudly showed off her photo.
But the real thing was even more stunning than any photo.
So that’s why that dumbass couldn’t stop bragging.
Usually, after internship and residency, even the best-looking people start to look worn out. But Yeonwoo looked radiant, as if time hadn’t touched her.
She and her round friend were now being escorted out by a waiter.
Well, they had made quite a scene.
…A love triangle, huh?
With a face like that, it was hard not to wonder—what kind of crazy stuff was she up to?
