Sister, Back-off From MY MAN - Chapter 123

“As you know, our major exams are coming up soon, so I wanted some tips from you” Kiaraa said.

“Well, if you are paying attention in all the classes and revising all topics in the weekend, that should be enough. Also, I hope you are updated with the latest news, especially the ones related to our field”

When Song Ji Hun said the latter part of the sentence, Kiaraa got some hope as business case studies are formed from the latest business ventures, which are available with third year students and these notes are what she wanted.

“Yes, I am updated with the latest news but roughly. My knowledge is not very deep. Will that be a problem?” Kiaraa seriously asked Song Ji Hun.

Song Ji Hun seriously thought and said, “Actually, in our exams, there is always a separate section, which has some business case studies and questions based on that. You will be able to solve them and answer them properly only if you are updated with the latest news.”

Kiaraa pouted and looked upset, “Does that mean I’ll screw up this section? What is the weightage of this section?” she pretended like she has no idea.

Song Ji Hun got a weird feeling as he didn’t feel like Kiaraa is truly upset or worried. He knew how smart she is, therefore, her reaction felt unnatural.

But he didn’t call her out and observed what she was doing.

“The weightage is high enough to better not screw it up. I’d suggest from today start reading as many business case studies as possible so that you don’t screw up in the exam.” Song Ji Hun said.

“Can you suggest me any latest case studies or if you have any notes that you can share?” Kiaraa carefully brought her point forward.

Song Ji Hun got a feeling that Kiaraa came here for these notes.

The university specially made case studies for third year students as it is their final year and it is important for them to be updated with the current affairs.

It was also important for them to prepare their students with such scenarios from the starting itself, so university was including such case studies in exams for first year students too.

“Actually, we have been given strict instructions, to not share the case studies we have with any of our juniors” Song Ji Hun seriously informed Kiaraa and observed her reaction.

Kiaraa couldn’t control her emotions and the disappointment that was written all over her face, became clearly evident.

That was the moment, Song Ji Hun understood she was aware of the notes they have and that’s what she came here for.

He tried harder to not smirk for seeing through her intentions.

“Is there no way that you can share those case studies with me?” Kiaraa asked him, trying her best to not look desperate.

“Rules are rules, Kiaraa. If I share them with you, then it will be unfair to your peers as you will get a head start.” Song Ji Hun wanted to see to what extent can Kiaraa go to get her way and how will she convince him to give her these notes.

He was sure she won’t give up. If she was the type of give up, she wouldn’t have bothered to come till here and sit across him.

“If I have someone, who is so close to me, in third year and my peers don’t. Why am I responsible for their misery?” Kiaraa questioned Song Ji Hun as she didn’t like the fact that she has to suffer just to be fair with people, she doesn’t even care about.

“Are we close, Ms. Lee?” Song Ji Hun suddenly changed the way he addressed her and surprised her with this question.

Kiaraa was not sure how to answer him, as it was indeed unfair to claim she and Song Ji Hun are close, as they barely interacted their whole lives.

“Well, I mean our families are close. I am closer to your brother, you probably like my sister…”

“I am not at all interested in your sister and I made it clear to her few months ago” Song Ji Hun immediately interrupted her as they were on this topic and he didn’t wish for her to have any misunderstandings about him.

“What?” Kiaraa was a bit surprised as all these years she imagined Aera with Song Ji Hun and even believed it was mutual as Aera became a very popular celebrity and she has many fans.

Every month, many gifts that Aera received by her fans are sent by KH Entertainment company to their house. She is aware of Aera’s market value.

So, she thought even if Song Ji Hun was not interested in Aera before, he will be now as she is very popular and even desirable among people their age.

“I hope I am very clear and once again you won’t mention your sister’s name to pair her with me” Song Ji Hun seriously warned her, his voice sounding intense.

Right now, Kiaraa needed his help and also, she could sense the seriousness in his tone, so she knew he wasn’t saying it for the sake of it.

“I am sorry if I offended you but your mom too mentioned it multiple times that she will have Aera as her daughter-in-law, so…” Kiaraa stated what she herself heard many times.

“Aunt Sa Da Hye multiple times mentioned that she would have you as her daughter-in-law, so should I assume, you will be marrying Ian in the future?” Song Ji Hun countered her.

Kiaraa was taken aback by his question.

She did hear Sa Da Hye and Kim Hoon mentioned this, one or two times, but she took it casually assuming their parents are all being over dramatic.

It was after Ian’s proposal she realized, how serious his parents too were but since Ian already warned them, they never dared say anything like this again.

Same like her, Song Ji Hun too heard all these parents mention such things and it used to annoy him but just like other children, he too ignored them as he was sure, he will decide his own future.

Kiaraa cleared her voice and say, “I got your point. You are not interested in Aera and I will never again mention it”

“Thank you” Song Ji Hun was satisfied.

“And I want to request you, that please don’t again mention me marrying Ian in the future, as I am also not interested in him and it won’t happen” Kiaraa too, put her point forward like him.

“Noted”

“Mr. Song, can I please request you for the sake of the friendship our families shared over all these years, to share with me those case studies?” Kiaraa pulled their conversation back to the main topic.

Song Ji Hun took a deep breath and rubbed his chin seriously as if he was considering her request, igniting hopes in Kiaraa.

Kiaraa waited for his reply in anticipation.

After five long minutes, he finally spoke, “I can’t giveaway those notes to you. I too might need them.”

“Umm, how about I photocopy them?” Kiaraa asked.

“Then what if you share it with your friends?” Song Ji Hun counter-questioned her.

“I won’t. I am very competitive and selfish. I’ll keep it to myself” Kiaraa answered him.

Song Ji Hun chuckled hearing her words, “It is still very risky. If by mistake you ever carry the photocopy with you and someone notices it or one of your friends might visit your house and find the photocopies in your room” Song Ji Hun was troubling her to achieve something that he wanted.

Kiaraa helplessly looked at him and after a minute suggested, “You can give me digital copy, it will be in my laptop and no one can access it without my permission.”

“Even that is risky. If someday you leave your laptop open and someone sees it…”

“So, basically you don’t want to share it and you are coming up with every excuse you can” Kiaraa taunted Song Ji Hun, interrupting him.

Song Ji Hun smiled at her, “I am glad Ms. Lee catches on hints faster than expected.”

Kiaraa felt like she was losing her chance as Song Ji Hun was more difficult than she imagined. Only if she knew, he was more than willing to giveaway his notes but he was just playing with her to see how she reacts.

Song Ji Hun wondered if she will now give up or she will come up with a new way to convince him.

Kiaraa thought for a while and said, “If it would have been something else, I would have left by now. But these notes are important for my studies and my future grades, so I am keeping my ego aside.”

Song Ji Hun waited in anticipation to see what she will say next, as her words clearly implied, she is not giving up, making him happy.

“What do I need to do or is there anything you would suggest me to do so that I can have these notes?” Kiaraa asked what Song Ji Hun wanted to hear.