“I understand Chairman Jo’s heart. The children are of age, and the engagement has been lengthy. I’m not oblivious to the concerns of a parent with a daughter.”
“Thank you for understanding.”
Da Hoon sipped his tea with an amiable smile as the reddish-clear tea poured once again into Madame Im Hong Jin’s cup.
“But matters of the children should be left to them. They aren’t toddlers anymore. When it comes to setting up a household, they should be trusted to manage it well, shouldn’t they?”
“Yes, that’s true.”
“Let’s not rush and wait instead. There’s no one who wishes to see Tae Seo settled down and happy more than I do.”
Chairman Jo Da Hoon, unable to speak freely, fixated his gaze on Madame Im’s hands as she handled her teacup. He sought this meeting with the eldest in Kang Sun Group, the person with the most vested interest in this marriage.
Yet, the response was lukewarm. For Da Hoon, challenging the elder’s words was not an easy task.
“I hear that Hyangyang Construction is preparing for a big project.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
It was common knowledge that Hyangyang Construction was exerting effort to win the bid for the Hwami Apartment reconstruction and redevelopment.
“Being in competition with each other must be uneasy for Chairman Jo. These things can happen in business.”
“Yes.”
Kang Sun Construction was the biggest obstacle for Hyangyang Construction. The construction association for the Hwami Apartment reconstruction wanted Kang Sun Construction, which had been maintaining the top spot in domestic apartment brand preference for years.
The amount of money thrown to sway the association’s favor and divert the members’ leanings towards Hyangyang was colossal. Da Hoon needed cash for loans and investments to attract more cash inflows.
Thus, he renegotiated contracts with construction material suppliers, leveraging all weaknesses to slash costs and save on materials and labor for smaller construction sites.
Recently, he amassed cash through generous banks and incoming investment propositions. He even scraped together emergency funds hidden overseas, putting everything at stake.
“I hope you don’t take this part too hard.”
“Yes.”
The selection of the bid contractor was approaching. The relevant government officials and association presidents had been secured long ago, so the desired outcome seemed likely, yet unease lingered since public opinion still favored Kang Sun Construction.
Therefore, complacency wasn’t an option. Just this morning, Da Hoon had handed off a considerable sum to a local merchant’s association president.
“I just think, we’re about to be family. Since the betrothed have gotten to know each other’s faces, it’d be good to deepen ties, exchanging visits, sharing meals, you know?”
“Hmm…”
“There’s much talk of a political marriage, but where does that come from? The late parents promised each other the children’s future based on mutual trust. As you know, our family’s connections are different from those made for mere profit, aren’t they?”
“…”
“Having only one daughter, I plan to think of Tae Seo as my son. So naturally, I look forward to the day we can share drinks. But he must be quite busy, I presume.”
Da Hoon revealed his inner discomfort with a smile, hoping for a friendly word or visit from Tae Seo, his prospective son-in-law, who was not easy to approach.
He had yet to meet Tae Seo alone. At a recent gathering, he had only received a distant nod, and Da Hoon did not quite like his haughtiness.
Yet imagining his daughter standing tall by his side wasn’t all that displeasing. With such a son-in-law, Da Hoon would never have to bow his head anywhere.
“So, Madame, if you could consider our Yu Ri as your granddaughter and instruct her on various matters regularly…”
“Chairman Jo.”
“Yes.”
“I have no plans to order someone around who is not yet family.”
“Excuse me?”
Taken aback by Madame Im’s firm delineation, Da Hoon blinked as if splashed with cold water.
“If they live well together, that’s all that matters, isn’t it? No need to cater to an old person’s whims.”
“Ah, yes… You’re right.”
“And, you know, there are plenty of people who divorce even after marriage.”
Director Im Hong Jin, having finished her tea, gazed at Chairman Jo Da Hoon. The genial smile she customarily wore had been tucked away, her expression now so stern and icy that it could make even the over-sixty Da Hoon feel cold.
“Speaking of family and such before the marriage… It seems a bit early, doesn’t it?”
Director Im finally allowed a slight smile after her implied continuation.
“Ah, yes, indeed.”
“Not long ago, Yu Ri visited the art center.”
Da Hoon, pleasantly surprised by the news he hadn’t known, nodded in acknowledgment. He had been concerned his daughter, pampered by her mother, might come off as too proud. He had repeatedly told his wife to make sure their daughter was properly instructed before the wedding.
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
