Jeju, Gold Croil Golf Club.
From the first day of the new year, Nam Tae was diligently entertaining Chairman Lee and his daughter at the club.
The field was covered with ryegrass, closely resembling real grass. The artificial ponds and sculptures added to the complexity and fun of the course, strategically placed according to the difficulty of each hole.
Now they were almost at the end of the 18th hole on the Par 5 course.
Chairman Lee took his last shot. His golf skills were worse than expected. Nam Tae had to sweat in the cold winter air, pretending to lose the game.
‘That old man will barely be able to hold a golf club soon.’
Nam Tae inwardly sneered as he watched Chairman Lee putting the ball in the cup hole.
“Amazing! The ball flies like a bird.”
Nam Tae eagerly complimented Chairman Lee.
“My body isn’t quite warmed up today, so the ball isn’t going as I’d like. The course is too mild, lacking in excitement.”
“Still, Chairman Lee. There’s no better place than Jeju for golf in winter. Indoor feels stuffy, doesn’t it?”
If it had been quieter times, they might have gone abroad. But considering the circumstances, especially with the upcoming election for Congressman Cha and Chairman Lee, who didn’t want to be implicated, they ended up in this club known by Congressman Cha.
“True. Congressman Cha played well today too. A pity the game ended this way.”
“Not at all. Beating Chairman Lee would take me hundreds of years.”
While they talked, the caddy packed Chairman Lee’s golf clubs into the bag.
The last player was Min Young. Her golf wear was unique – a white coat matched with a black turtleneck vest and a tennis skirt that fluttered in the breeze.
“Director Lee’s posture and skills are no less than a pro. Must have been a lot of trouble with such a talented child. In contrast, our Kang Woo is only good in business.”
“One big achievement is enough for a man.”
Pleased with the praise for his child, Chairman Lee smiled kindly. He watched his daughter finishing her last shot and then turned to Nam Tae.
“It would have been nice if Congressman Cha had come today.”
“He said he had a lot of work at the company. It’s better this way. My son is not around, so I have something quiet to discuss.”
Nam Tae subtly hinted at his true intentions. Pretending not to notice, Chairman Lee stroked his chin.
“Let’s go out for a meal, shall we? I’m starting to feel hungry after the exercise.”
“Let’s do that, Chairman Lee.”
Nam Tae took Chairman Lee and his daughter to a location prepared in advance by Lee Siljang.
The place, with its whaleback-like tiled roof, exuded an ancient charm.
The staff moved carefully yet skillfully, quickly filling the table with a variety of delicacies.
“Please eat a lot.”
“I’m not sure if it’s okay to be treated by Congressman Cha so often.”
“It’s just a friendly meal among friends. Isn’t that right, Lee Siljang?”
“Yes, that’s right, Congressman.”
Lee Siljang, standing like a screen behind, bowed his head mechanically. Min Young smirked at his robot-like demeanor.
“If a stranger saw Lee Siljang, they’d think he’s a robot. I wonder if we should do a blood test to make sure.”
“Ha-ha. Director Lee’s wit is formidable.”
Lee Siljang watched the merry scene expressionlessly.
In fact, a local magnate who was a financial supporter of Congressman Cha had visited earlier. Before entering this restaurant, a black bag that wasn’t there when Chairman Lee took his seat was now placed beside him.
As they dined, they discussed the world’s goings-on for a long time, and drinks were exchanged repeatedly.
When it seemed that Chairman Lee was sufficiently inebriated, Nam Tae made his move.
“Your three children are all remarkable, Chairman Lee must be pleased.”
Chairman Lee’s face reddened slightly as he put down his drink.
“I envy you, Congressman Cha. You have such a graceful and intelligent daughter-in-law. Now all you need is a grandchild to make your happiness complete.”
Min Young snapped her chopsticks irritably.
Unlike the clueless Chairman Lee, Nam Tae had long realized Min Young’s desperate situation.
“I’m embarrassed to say this, but…”
At Nam Tae’s signal, Lee Siljang stepped aside.
Min Young realized that Nam Tae was about to reveal his true intentions for inviting the father-daughter duo. Curious about his motive, she reached for the sea cucumber with her chopsticks.
“That girl is not my real daughter-in-law.”
It was a bombshell revelation. Min Young’s hand froze in mid-air, while Chairman Lee seemed oblivious, his face blank.
“This is embarrassing to bring up such a noisy family matter.”
“Don’t worry about it, Congressman Cha. Just speak freely.”
“Haha, Director Lee saying so makes me feel more at ease.”
Nam Tae took a sip of his drink and faced the father and daughter.
Blood is thicker than water, it seems. Although they bore no resemblance in features, the expression they wore while looking at him was strikingly similar.
After observing their narrowed eyes, Nam Tae finally spoke.
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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