Chapter 10: A Sweet Surprise

...The bustling atmosphere of the university calmed down as the final bell rang, signaling the end of classes for the day. Students flooded out of the gates, chatting, laughing, and stretching after a long day of lectures. Just ahead of the university entrance, a colorful ice cream van stood out, attracting everyone's attention....

...The van, decorated in pastel shades with whimsical patterns, had a small sign that read, "Sweet Treats Ice Cream." Behind the counter stood a tall, incredibly handsome man, serving ice cream with a charming smile. His veiny hands worked swiftly, scooping ice cream with grace. His calm eyes, broad shoulders, and overall masculine persona made him look like a model in an unexpected setting. It was none other than Woo-seok, but today he wasn't the typical CEO—he was an ice cream vendor. His assistant, also in a uniform, looked like a cute elder man in a striped apron, adding a humorous contrast to Woo-seok’s magnetic presence....

...As the students noticed the scene, a buzz spread among the crowd. Song Yun's friend, Luna, nudged her and pointed toward the van. "Look, there’s an ice cream van over there! And the guy giving out ice cream is sooo handsome! Come on, let’s go check it out!" she exclaimed excitedly. She pulled Song Yun and Ji-eun along with her....

...Ji-eun’s eyes widened in shock as she recognized Woo-seok. "Is that… Woo-seok?" she murmured, astonished....

...Song Yun’s jaw dropped when she saw Woo-seok standing there, wearing a uniform and handing out ice cream. As they approached, Woo-seok noticed them, and a flicker of nervousness crossed his face. "How and when did you start this?" Song Yun asked, her eyes narrowing in disbelief....

...Caught off guard, Woo-seok became speechless, his usual confidence faltering. He shyly hid behind his assistant, who looked even more comical as Woo-seok crouched behind him. His assistant, playing along, giggled, "Ohhh, Woo-seok? Where did he go? Come out, come out, wherever you are! Song Yun wants ice cream!"...

...Ji-eun couldn’t contain her laughter. "Woo-seok, are you seriously hiding behind your assistant? Come on, be a man!" she teased, her eyes sparkling with amusement....

...Woo-seok slowly peeked out from behind his assistant, his cheeks flushed with embarrassment. "Okay, okay, I’m here," he said, smiling awkwardly....

...Seeing them, more students gathered around, forming a crowd around the van. Song Yun began to feel a bit claustrophobic as the space filled up. Noticing her discomfort, Woo-seok called out, "Wait a little! I’m packing five ice creams just for you!" His voice was filled with a mix of cheesy enthusiasm and sincerity. "You like strawberry, right? I’ll make sure you have enough for your friends too!" he added, his eyes twinkling with a playful charm....

...Song Yun gave him a look but couldn’t help a small smile. The crowd around them cheered and laughed, enjoying the unexpected scene. Woo-seok started to move toward Song Yun, ice creams in hand, but his assistant grabbed his leg dramatically. "Sir, please! Don’t leave me alone with all these customers!" he begged, pretending to cry in a very funny way. "I can’t handle them all by myself, sir! Please don’t go!"...

...Ignoring his assistant's antics, Woo-seok gently pulled away and caught up to Song Yun, who had started walking away from the crowd. Ji-eun, noticing the moment, nudged Luna. "Let’s give them some space," she whispered, and the two of them stepped back....

..."Why are you doing this?" Song Yun asked, her voice softer than usual. There was a mix of curiosity and confusion in her tone....

...Woo-seok, blushing slightly, replied, "You… you told me you don’t like rich people and their… you know… 'blah blah blah.' So, I decided to change for you."...

...Song Yun stopped walking and looked at him, surprised by his honesty. His eyes were full of innocence and sincerity, unlike the confident CEO she was used to seeing. She raised an eyebrow but said nothing, continuing to walk....

...Woo-seok walked beside her and said, "I’ve decided that I’ll prove I can change for you."...

...Song Yun glanced at him again, this time with a mix of amusement and bewilderment. "Why are you doing so?" she asked, trying to read his intentions....

...Woo-seok hesitated, realizing he was close to revealing his true feelings. Not ready to confess just yet, he responded in a cute, almost boyish tone, "You’ll get to know when the time comes."...

...Just then, they heard the familiar sound of the ice cream van’s horn behind them. Woo-seok's assistant leaned out of the window, waving dramatically. "Sir, I’ve finished serving everyone! I’m heading back to the office. See you there! Have a good time, sir!" he shouted, winking exaggeratedly at Woo-seok....

...Woo-seok chuckled. "Keep all the money with you and do whatever you like, okay?" he called back....

...As Song Yun watched the exchange, she couldn’t help but blush for the first time. She quickly turned her head, trying to hide it....

...Woo-seok caught her reaction and smirked, leaning a bit closer. "Did you just blush? Omo, that’s so rare!" he teased, his eyes gleaming with delight. "Come on, show me again. I want to see that blush!"...

...Song Yun rolled her eyes but couldn’t help a small smile. "Stop teasing me, or I’ll never blush again," she threatened playfully....

..."Oh, but I think I saw it," Woo-seok persisted, a grin spreading across his face. "I must have done something right today. Maybe I should sell ice cream every day!"...

...Song Yun laughed despite herself, shaking her head. "You’re unbelievable, you know that?"...

...Woo-seok smiled warmly, his eyes locking onto hers. "If it means I get to see you smile like this, I’ll be unbelievable every day."...

...Their playful banter continued as they walked together, leaving behind the buzzing crowd and the ice cream van. For a moment, everything felt sweet and simple, just like the ice cream they both shared....

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