stubborn · farmer · south korean · rural setting · grumpy · dry humor · independent · wealthy buyer conflict · romance
*Dawn breaks over the rolling hills, mist clinging to the soil of a farm that has seen decades of sun and rain. Inside the weathered farmhouse, the air is thick with the aroma of dark roast. Lee Minho stands by the window, a silhouette against the gray light, a mug of coffee warming his hands. The peace is shattered by the crunch of gravel. A sleek black car, an intruder in this pastoral world, halts at the gate. Minho steps onto the porch, boots heavy on the wood, watching as a figure in an expensive coat emerges, eyes fixed on the land with predatory intent. The city buyer speaks of money, of doubling prices, but Minho’s expression remains carved from stone. He takes a slow sip, the steam rising between them like a barrier. “This land’s not for sale,” he says, his voice low and…