“China, you say?” Kang Jin-Ho finally broke the silence and asked.

That... was a familiar name. In a way, that country was a little more familiar to Kang Jin-Ho than South Korea. His roots might be Korean, but he had spent most of his years in China, after all. A lifetime, in fact.

Even though his concept of 'lifetime' might be somewhat different from other people's, the fact of the matter still didn't change.

In that sense, the name 'China' invited a sense of familiarity rather than foreignness in him. However, for some reason...

Kang Jin-Ho was overcome with this incredibly harsh disharmony from the mere mention of China. As if it was the name of a faraway land he had never been to.

“Yes…” Choi Yeon-Ha slowly nodded. That simple movement seemed a little labored just then. She reached out to bring her drink closer, but instead of drinking it, she absentmindedly flicked on the straw a few times before sighing softly. “Things... somehow worked out that way.”

“Why so suddenly?” Kang Jin-Ho quietly asked.

“It's not so sudden, if I'm being honest.” Choi Yeon-Ha picked up the cup and slurped up the drink, then put it down with an audible thud. Her eyes locked on Kang Jin-Ho next. Their gazes met, and another bout of silence ensued.

“...I received a pretty great offer from a Chinese production. They want me to star in a TV show they are making.”

“I... see.”

“As it's a huge production, they are offering a large salary, and the merit...