Elegant Desire
1) Golden Hotpot
🛎️[Golden Hotpot Shop]
Busy Afternoon
Uncle Jaehyun(Manager)
💢"Hana! What the heck are you doing?! Clean the table one,Now!"
💭god this little clumsy brat
Hana Choi
🏃♀️"Ah! Coming, coming!"
(rushes out with a tray,cloth, and water pitcher)
Water spills everywhere.Hana sits the floor, soaked, her side ponytail sticking to her face.
Awkward smiles at staring customers.
Uncle Jaehyun(Manager)
💢(Glares from the counter)
Hana Choi
(Scurries back to the kitchen,cheeks red.)
🌸 Hana Choi
At twenty-one, Hana Choi is a whirlwind of clumsy charm and quiet resilience. Once a starry-eyed K-pop fangirl with dreams of becoming an idol herself, she now spends her days juggling odd jobs and chasing stability, all while carrying the weight of debts she calls “responsibility.” Despite life’s harsh turns, Hana hasn’t lost her spark—her humor, warmth, and unshakable belief in fate make her magnetic in her own messy way
Hana Choi
(Thinking)
😌"Whew..not too bad this time .. could've been worse."
Uncle Jaehyun(Manager)
💢"HANA CHOI! You little brat!"
Hana Choi
😅"Oh hey, Uncle...wow, looking so handsome today!"
Uncle Jaehyun(Manager)
💢"Don't you dare run."
Hana Choi
😼"Thanks for the idea, Uncle."
🏃♀️ Hana spins and bolts for the door.
Uncle Jaehyun(Manager)
💢 "WHAT is your problem?! You did that on purpose, didn't you?"
(leans close, dark expression.)
Hana Choi
😰 "Wh-Why would I do that?! I slipped!"
Uncle Jaehyun(Manager)
💢 "Slipped on what? Thin air?!"(shouts)
Hana flinches, backing into the counter
Uncle Jaehyun(Manager)
"I gave you this job becouse your mom begged me. And THIS is how you repay me?!"
(pokes on her forehead)
Hana Choi
🔥(snapping)
"YES! Everything is deliberate! The fall, pouring soup on a customer yesterday, the water on the floor! What are you gonna do, huh? Hit me?!"
His jaw tightens. He raised his hand.
Uncle Jaehyun(Manager)
"Will you do it again?!"
Hana Choi
😖"Ow..ow! No! I promise, I won't!"
He pinches her ear hard, then let go
Uncle Jaehyun(Manager)
(calmer)"Hana. What's going on with you? I know you wouldn't mess up anything deliberately like this without a reason."
Hana Choi
(took a shaky breath)
"Uncle... I studied computer science, and now I'm wiping tables and serving so-called soups and hotpots here and there. How do you expect me to be happy? Just fire me already so I don't have to argue with Mom about this anymore."
Hana Choi
(voice cracks)
"If only I had the money to pay off the debt Dad made with KS Company, I’d be doing a job I love..."
Uncle Jaehyun(Manager)
"I told you, I'd pay that debt on the behalf of my brother. you're the one who refused."
Hana Choi
😔"I don't want to owe you too. I already owe my brother enough..."
Uncle Jaehyun(Manager)
(sighs deeply, gaze softening)
"Why do you see the money he spent on your studies as a debt? God, Hannie, he’s family—and Hyung’s debts aren’t yours alone. For once, let others lend a hand, you brat."
Hana Choi
"It's still a debt, Uncle. You wouldn't understand anyways."
Uncle Jaehyun(Manager)
"You're unbelievable."
Hana gives a sad, awkward laugh.
Hana Choi
"Well, what’s frustrating me actually is that I even took a makeup class for a year, you know. If I could get a job as a makeup artist or a beautician... I’d be happy."
Jaehyun falls silent for a moment, then smirks.
Uncle Jaehyun(Manager)
(smirk)"You'd take a makeup artist job if you got one?"😏
Hana Choi
🤨"...Yeah. Why are you smiling like that?"
Uncle Jaehyun(Manager)
"No reason."(grins mysteriously)
Name: Choi Jaehyun (최재현)
Age: 37
Role: Uncle of Hana Choi; Manager of K-pop girl group SIREN; Owner of Golden Hotpot shop
Hana’s uncle and a man of many hats—literally the owner of the bustling Golden Hotpot shop and the manager of the rising K-pop girl group SIREN. Known for his sharp tongue and strict discipline, Jaehyun comes across as intimidating, but beneath the stern exterior lies a man deeply protective of his family
Author
So hello 🙂↔️ this is my second attempt. The first story? Oh, it’s not dead, it’s just a zombie now—wandering around the platform moaning, ‘Feeeeed meee cooomments…`
Author
it’s GL. My first attempt at writing it, so if the story crashes… well, at least I tried to update my software.( ꈍᴗꈍ)
Author
I promise I’ll do my best to keep you hooked on this story—otherwise, feel free to throw tomatoes at me in the comments. 🍅
PS: Don’t throw tomatoes at my beautiful face… it’s expensive, and skincare ain’t cheap.🧴😂
2)One Hit
As the day winds down, Hana finally steps out of the shop, her shift finally over.
Uncle Jaehyun(Manager)
(Calling out loudly from behind) "Hey, brat! Come in early tomorrow, okay?!"
Hana Choi
(without looking back, raises a middle finger high in the air,flip him over)
Uncle Jaehyun(Manager)
(Grit teeth, stepping forward) "You little piece of garbage! Come back here, I'll beat the snacks out of your!"
Hana Choi
(Bolts down the street, running for life)
Uncle Jaehyun(Manager)
(Sighs, running a hand through hair) "This little brat.."(smiles, shaking head with a hit of concern before heading back inside)
Hana walks through the neon-lit Seoul streets towards the cramped apartment room she calls home. The night wind has a sharp, chilly bit to it.
[Meanwhile, elsewhere...]
A bike screams through the seoul highway, weaving through traffic with a reckless lack of care. It blurs past the busy streets, faster and faster.
The bike skids to a halt at a mountain lookout overlooking the entire city. The rider dismounts and pulls off her helmet.
Short silver hair spills over her shoulders, glinting under the moon. Her unique, bullet -gray eyes harbor an unknown fire. She runs her fingers through her hair with an annoyed huff,her gray lashes contrasting sharply against her pale skin.
She grabs a bottle of whiskey from the bike and walks towards the railing, staring down at the "peaceful" side of the city.
Hana Choi
My mind is such a mess... How am I supposed to pay off my father's debt this fast?💭
Hana Choi
Uncle could help... No, no. Hana, don't you dare. You can't rely on him and become a debtor to him, too.💭
Hana Choi
(Aloud, sighing)"I have way too much debt for one lifetime."(murmur)😑
Hana Choi
(waiting to cross the road...)
She steps into the crosswalk.
Hana Choi
(Eyes widening as a bike streaks past, hitting an elderly woman and speeding off without even tapping the brakes)" Hey! Who the hell...?!"
Hana Choi
(Runs toward the woman, who is lying in a pool of blood ) "Please! Someone help her!"
People pause to look, but they quickly turn away, absorbed in their own busy lives.
Hana Choi
(panicked, tapping the lady's face) "Hey! Open your eyes! Stay with me!" (Pulls out phone with trembling, bloody hand and calls a cab)
Doctors rush the woman into the ICU. Hana strands in the hallway, covered in dust and someone else's blood.
Nurse
"The patient needs O+ blood urgently. Also, you need to sign these intake papers. You're her..?"
Hana Choi
(Dumbfounded) "I'm... No one."
Hana Choi
(Quickly explains the hit-and-run)
Nurse
"Oh... Did you report this to the police then?"
Hana Choi
(Blinking) "Should... I?!"
Nurse
(Slaps own forehead) "It's an accident case, mam! You have to inform the police. She's in critical condition — if something happens to her, you're the only person on the scene. You could be blamed! Plus, who's going to pay these bills?"
Hana Choi
(Flinching) "bills.. I... I just tried to save her. Why is this coming back on me?"
Nurse
(Sighs) "I'm not saying it's your fault. Just call the police, okay? And try to arrange some O+ blood." (Rushes back into the ICU)
Hana Choi
ofcourse. I try to do a god deed and I ended up the suspect. That psycho on the bike... I'm going to make you pay for this, a##hole.💭
Hana Choi
(Tightens grip on the phone, pacing the hallway.. Aggressively dials 112.)
Police Dispatcher
📲"Hello, 112, what's your emergency?"
Hana Choi
📲"I want to report a hit-and-run.." (biting nails nervous for a reason.)
Police Dispatcher
📲(Voice is annoyingly calm) "Okay, ma'am. Could you state your name, the location of the accident, and the current status of the victim?"
Hana Choi
📲"My name is Hana Choi. It happened on Myeongdong Street. A bike came out of nowhere, flying like a bat out of hell, and leveled an old lady. The driver didn't even tap the brakes... Just kept going. I've brought her to Mira Hospital. She's in the ICU." (telling in one breath.)
Police Dispatcher
📲(Sound of typing, completely monotone ) "Okay. Officers will be dispatched to the hospital in five minutes to take a statement. We will attempt to locate the vehicle."
Hana Choi
📲(voice rising ) "Attempt? I know the vehicle number! I saw it clearly!"
A Hidden Talent : Hana has terrifyingly good eyesight. Even with a bike moving faster than a power rail(Hehe.. Okay, maybe not that fast, but still), she caught every digit.
Police Dispatcher
📲(Pauses, voice shifting to a suspicious tone) "Oh? You saw the plate perfectly in the dark while the bike was speeding.. And also in a crowded place like Myeongdong Street.. Hmm.. Sounds suspicious. In that case, you need to report to the station immediately for further investigation."
Hana Choi
📲(Blinking in disbelief) "H-huh? Why? I just gave you the location and the hospital. I can give you the number over the phone right now! Why do I have to come there in the middle of the night?"
Police Dispatcher
📲"You don't get the chance to ask anything at the moment … Do what I said come here as fast as you can… Or are you really going to take cops that little?…!"(roughly)
Hana Choi
📲"No.. Wait, can't I just..."
Police Dispatcher
📲"Enough. Report to the Myeongdong station..."
Hana Choi
(Staring at phone screen) "Gosh... I'm trapped. Since when did being a good citizen feel like being under arrest?"
[Later at the police Station]
Hana Choi
(Sitting across from a female officer who is completely ignoring) "Excus..."
Officer #1
(On the phone to a colleague) "Oh, that file? I'll look into it later..."
Hana Choi
(Fuming. Slams hand on the desk and stood up) "What kind of investigation is this?! You told me to come here for what? Are you guys short-staffed and looking for recruits? Is that why I'm here.. waiting for my interview?" (mockingly)
Officer #1
(Blinking in shock) "Do you have any idea who you're talking to?"
Hana Choi
"Do I have to care? And for the record I do...I have full of sense that you're a police officer the one without sense is you. Half an hour passed,and you've done everything except listen to me."
Hana Choi
"Should I file a complaint with your supervisor?"
Hana Choi
Gosh, Hana,what are you even saying .shut up! Surpress... surpress the anger...💭
Hana takes a deep breath and forces a plastic smile.
Hana Choi
"I'm sorry. But could you please just take my statement? I really need to go home."
Officer #1
(Glares, arrogant) "Fine. Just say it."
Hana Choi
"I'm the one who reported the accident on Myeongdong street.. a few hours ago ..i said I have the bike's plate number."
Officer #1
(put chin on elbo) "Hm.."
Officer #1
A fancy custom number? Must be a big shot. This annoying wa*k is really trying to stir up a honest'nest.💭
Officer #1
(Expression darkening) "Thank you for your cooperation. Now... Get out."
Hana Choi
(Blinks, confused) "That's it?"
Officer #1
"What are you staring at? Move it!"
Hana Choi
"N-nothing...I just... Isn't there an arrest or an action plan?"
Officer #1
(Sighs, glare her bored) "That's none of your business. We will proceed according to protocol. You're not even the victim or there family. We'll call you if we need you . Leave."
Hana Choi
Yeah, sure. Why would I stay? It's not even my business 💭
Hana Choi
(Turns and marches out)
Hana Choi
But seriously, the attitude! It's a police station, and she treated me like I was there for begging..do I look like a beggar (checking own self) nah.. I'm not that mess right? 💭
As Hana stomps out of the station, her face twisted in rage, she marches towards the gate. Out of nowhere a news reporter spots her. Sensing a story, the reporter lungs toward her.
Reporter
"Hey! Just a moment, mam!"
Hana Choi
(Jumps back -scaring so hard almost trips) "Oh my sh#t! Who the hell are you now?!"
Reporter
(Grinning) "You look incredibly frustrated. Is something wrong? Oh, let me guess... you're unsatisfied with the service of the Myeongdong Police right?" (holds a mic up to Hana's mouth enthusiastically)
Hana Choi
(Forehead wrinkling) "Why are you even asking questions if you're going to answer them yourself?"
Reporter
(Blinks) "H-hahha... You have a great sense of humor, lady..."😅
Hana Choi
(Sighs, then took a deep breath) "Look I don't have time. I've already wasted my beautiful sleeping hours, This station isn't for citizens, it's a literal dumpster fire, and the sh#ts that are sitting inside was literally thinking themselves as queen of England or something."
Hana Choi
"A few hours ago, there was an accident.. blah blah blah blah blah blah blah..."
Hana goes off, telling everything in one breathing. Venting the entire story while the reporter's camera captures every single word.
Author
I'm back with GL work yeeeeey🥳
Author
Cheering for myself cz I have no one for backup support..and also I myself a self motivating bish..so yeah🗿
Author
This story is a slow burn actually
Author
uhm.. that's all bye bye
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