Chapter 7 - - The Future Brother-In-Laws Marriage Test, Part 2 (1/2)

I almost had a heart attack when I checked the price tags on the tableware in the store. Who in their right mind would pay this much for a plate? Even as I was wondering that, I realized that person was me.

&“Ugh.&“ I sighed unintentionally.

Upon remembering the existence of Lee JiHan next to me, I was forced to quickly change my expression and pretend to be okay with all of this.

It's okay, it's okay. You needed to prepare a dowry anyways, right?

Trying to control my emotions, I glanced up at Lee JiHan. He was watching me with his arms crossed and an expression that clearly said &“Let's see how well you can choose.&“

I had to choose well, but How was I supposed to know which one was good or not?

I lowered my gaze toward the displays and cradled a bowl carefully in my hands. No matter how much I looked, the only thought in my head was that this was too expensive. I had no idea how to decipher which of these expensive pieces were the best.

I slowly put down the bowl and decided to ask a sales rep for help.

&“Which of these would you recommend as the best option?&“ I asked.

&“Ma'am, all of our products are the best,&“ the sales rep said, smiling courteously while delivering an utterly useless answer. With no alternative, I wracked my brain, chewing at my fingernails. Finally, I came to the decision that it would be safe to assume that the most expensive one would be the best.

&“Um...then could I have the one that is the most expensive…?&“ I asked the sales rep.

&“Spending money haphazardly. Oh, you're that type of girl.&“

As if he had been waiting for me to make a mistake, Lee JiHan came down on me before I had even finished my sentence.

&“No, uh...not the most expensive one. The one that's the most popular...&“ I said quickly.

Even as I changed my words, he just as easily found something else to scold me about.

&“Buying what others buy without any thought. Well figures, you have no knowledge of the subject, so how could you even have an opinion.&“

&“Never mind!&“ I cried desperately, &“Give me the one that no one buys!&“

I tried to change my answer to the opposite of what he was reprimanding me for. Lee JiHan scoffed in exasperation at this.

&“You're going to buy something that no one would even take if it was handed to them for free and give that to my brother?&“

&“Oh! That! That one looks good. That one,&“ I said.

Running away from Lee JiHan's criticisms, I stopped in front of a display of plates labeled Vera Wang special edition.

Vera Wang? Wang special edition would be the very best, right? But if this plate designer is Vera Wang (king in korean) which country king would that be? Whoever designed these plates has the same name as that wedding dress designer.

Of the designs, I chose the highly eccentric looking pink plate and examined it. In an instant, Lee JiHan approached me and began chastising me.

&“Tableware designed by a famous wedding dress designer. Of all the things to choose, you choose the one with no foundation.&“

&“Oh...this Vera Wang is that same Vera Wang?&“ I asked.

&“That's right, ma'am,&“ the sales rep answered my question with pride in her voice. &“This is a special edition design by the famous Vera Wang.&“

The moment the words left the rep's mouth, Lee JiHan poured out his discontent.

&“You think if it's designed by a famous person, then it must be good, right? You can't even tell if this design is for a plate or a wedding dress. Are you planning to sit a Barbie doll on top of it or eat out of it? How could you even think to have my brother use a design like this? You can't even be bothered spare a thought for the man you will be using this with, you selfish woman.&“

The sales rep looked embarrassed, and I, having witnessed this, was doubly embarrassed. My face glowed hot. I tried to quickly calm myself and laughed lightheartedly to let the sales rep know it was okay.

&“We'll just choose on our own,&“ I told the rep.

&“Yes ma'am. Please look around at your own convenience.&“

The sales rep left with an uncomfortable smile and hurriedly escaped our presence. I fanned my face with the plate I was holding. After I cooled off, I carefully put down the plate and asked Lee JiHan a question.

&“Young master, which do you think would be the best option?&“

&“I'm pretty sure I told you not to call me that,&“ he said violently.

I quickly changed the way I called him. &“Oh, I forgot. Not young master, just mister. Mister, which plates do you like?&“

&“Why are you asking me? You aren't even capable of choosing this on your own?&“

&“No,&“ I admitted. &“I am unable to.&“

Because whatever I choose, you will find something wrong with it.

I answered with certainty. Lee JiHan was surprised by my answer and stared into my eyes with a look of exasperation. I held my two hands near my heart and quietly explained my reasons.

&“JiKyung is going to be using it, and I can't just pick anything. Your opinion will be much better than mine, no, it will be the very best.&“

&“What are you talking about?&“

&“Who in this world knows JiKyung better than you? If it's about JiKyung, you know a thousand times more than I do. So obviously, you will know and be able to choose which products JiKyung will like. I confidently believe that.&“

Lee JiHan narrowed his eyes with his face askew. But he didn't try to cut me off. He looked as if he would continue to listen, so I quickly continued talking.

&“I want to choose the style that JiKyung will like but I don't have the skill, that only lies in you. In this instance, what does my opinion even matter? I will follow your direction.&“

Silence.

&“Of course, JiKyung will like it too if he knew his brother chose it for him.&“

I humbled myself and gave up my power of decision to him. I utilized all my prowess to avoid getting yelled at, but I was starting to become afraid even this ploy would get me in trouble. I waited anxiously for his response.

&“Psh.&“ Lee JiHan scoffed at the ridiculousness of my tactic.

I knew I was screwed. So screwed.

&“What could I possibly expect from this pathetic girl. How much could she possibly know about my brother,&“ Lee JiHan muttered loud enough that I could hear.

With a look of exasperation, he chose a plate and picked it up. He examined the plate with a look of superiority and said, &“Well. There really isn't anyone that knows as much about my brother as I do.&“

Lee JiHan smirked. &“If you don't know as much as me, then you should stay put, yep.&“ He nodded in agreement at his own thoughts and turned his head towards me. &“I'll choose, but you pay.&“

&“Oh, yes, of course. Please just pick something for me,&“ I answered right away.

He looked me up and down. &“You sure know how to talk.&“

His unexpected compliment took me by surprise and I blinked. Did I do well? I was just about to get this thought through my head when Lee JiHan started another rant.

&“You're only good at talking.&“ He clicked his tongue, and went to the shelf next to him.