As Tae-seo ended the call, his gaze lowered. He hadn’t hoped to face someone like a father in this way, but it had to be done. Because his biological father, Kang Sin-jae, was not allowing Tae-seo to be with Jae-in.
“Permission? What nonsense.”
He wasn’t born to be welcomed and given permission. Tae-seo checked the time and stood up.
The person he wanted to protect at all costs was on her way to him now.
The cafeteria of Kangseon Construction was accessible to outsiders.
However, since the cafeteria was on the second floor of the company, there was little entry of outsiders due to the inconvenience of having to scan a security card or enter personal information in the visitor log at the first-floor entrance.
Even if an outsider were to come in, among the numerous employees, there were almost none who would recognize an outsider. Therefore, there was hardly any occasion for the attention of those who recognized an outsider to be drawn.
However, if the outsider is the possessor of exceptional beauty and appears with Kang Tae-seo, the head of the Kangseon Construction, whose mere presence shines brightly, the situation changes.
“…….”
As Tae-seo entered, the cafeteria fell silent. Glancing around the now-quiet cafeteria with keen eyes, he extended a tray towards Jae-in standing beside him. Just a moment ago, when he glanced at people, his expression was smooth and devoid of any laughter, but in an instant, it softened.
“I want to buy you something tastier.”
“I like gomtang. It’s perfect for today’s cold weather.”
“Well, I know the company is attentive to ingredient selection and cooking methods. The taste should be good.”
As they exchanged words while receiving food on their trays, honey seemed to drip from the eyes of the two. People around them, cautiously whispering, began to murmur.
Tae-seo, without paying attention to the people, took care of Jae-in. Just as usual at home, he found her a seat, and he brought utensils and a water cup. Jae-in, too, acted naturally as if accustomed to his consideration.
In a place visible to everyone, they would likely exchange glances, eat, talk, and laugh just like usual. People would carefully talk as they observed the two.
Rumors about Kang Tae-seo dating were likely to spread throughout the entire Kang Group within half a day, even amid his busy return to work, bringing his lover to the company cafeteria to enjoy a date.
That was the hope.
From today, Tae-seo and Jae-in decided to minimize the time spent at home. Except during working hours, they planned to spend time together wherever possible, whether it was going to the movies or theaters or any other popular date spots.
They needed to correct and grow the rumors that had spread through conglomerates and securities firms. His father bringing Jo Yu-ri home meant an official acknowledgment of Tae-seo and Jo Yu-ri’s marriage. Therefore, Tae-seo had to stand against it.
Preparing for the confrontation with Chairman Kang Sin-jae, he made numerous plans.
While doing so, Tae-seo decided to clearly convey that he had a healthy lover. Jae-in agreed with his thoughts, and as a result, Tae-seo finally achieved the ‘publicly known relationship’ he had longed for.
“Is it to your liking?”
“It’s as good as at a specialized restaurant.”
Reaching towards Jae-in with a satisfied smile as she sipped the broth, Tae-seo’s hand extended. He felt grateful yet sorry for his lover, who came into this messy workplace because of him.
“Just had a spoonful of the soup, why do you look like you got something on you?”
“No, I just wanted to touch Yun Jae-in.”
“…….”
“After eating, you’ll go upstairs, right?”
“No.”
“Why?”
Jae-in, who confidently rejected the suggestion to go upstairs to the office together, avoided Tae-seo’s touch, glancing at him with a sideways look. Tae-seo looked at Jae-in, eating the rice in the broth, with a pleased expression.
“What’s this!”
Yuri’s face contorted fiercely as she checked her phone.
As she had been cut off from those she considered friends due to her family’s declining status, there was nowhere for her to receive contacts. However, since there was nothing particularly urgent to do at the Kang Sin-jae residence in Yeonryu-dong, she spent her time looking at her phone.
Then, she came across a post on a channel that usually relayed stories about chaebols or celebrities, claiming to have hot news.
The poster seemed familiar with such posts as they did not include any related photos. Instead, they conveyed information received from an informant working at K Construction, stating that K, known to be the successor of K Group, was saving time to date with an incredibly beautiful girlfriend at the company cafeteria.
The post introduced the sweet moments of the two seen at musical theaters, cafes, and famous restaurants, adding that their gestures towards each other were remarkably natural.
The reactions were a mixture of surprise at the unusual public dating behavior for a chaebol and a feeling of warmth, as the display seemed approachable.
It was clear to anyone that the post was about Kang Tae-seo and Yun Jae-in. As Yuri, captured by jealousy, glared at her phone as if she could shatter it, a knocking sound was heard.
“Yes.”
“The director is asking you to come over.”
“……. ”
“He is in the annex study. That’s all.”
As the employee conveying the message disappeared, Yuri pursed her lips full of discontent.
“Does the old man want me to come over or not?”
The summons from Director Lim, which was undoubtedly not in her favor, was not something she would be thrilled about. Before heading to the annex where Director Lim was staying, Yuri stood up, checking her appearance in the vanity mirror.
Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife
I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!
Intro
When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.
After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.
Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.
Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.
At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.
Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.
The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.
He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.
[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]
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