He had planned a day to sit Yu Ri down and teach her that even her self-respect must be tempered depending on who she is dealing with. Yet, it seemed she also wished to make a good impression on her in-laws. This thought pleased him.
“That’s good to hear. She’s a shy girl and was a bit late in making proper greetings. There’s still much she needs to learn, and I hope she hasn’t made any missteps.”
“Miss Yu Ri is quite shy, you say?”
Da Hoon, reaching for his teacup with a smile, failed to notice the sarcasm in Director Im’s eyes behind her glasses.
“Yes. Her mother raised her so gently that she’s tenderhearted and a bit soft. She’s been fond of Tae Seo for a long time. Now with the marriage talks, she seems quite thrilled; I do hope you’ll look upon her favorably, Elder. As her father, I humbly ask for your benevolence.”
With a compassionate fatherly smile, Da Hoon set down his clean teacup. There had been no progress on the marriage, but having said his piece, it was now time to rise from his seat.
“Chairman Jo must be somewhat disheartened about marrying off your lovingly raised daughter, Yu Ri.”
“Yes, it is bittersweet, but having a daughter married off doesn’t mean our bond is severed. I see it as her finding a larger family to be part of. I would like to be a supportive father-in-law to Tae Seo.”
Da Hoon continued to emphasize relationships and family while trying to read Director Im Hong Jin’s expression, but the true thoughts of someone who had spent a lifetime in the business world remained unreadable to him.
“You’ve made quite the effort coming all this way despite your busy schedule, and all this old woman can offer you is tea. I hope you understand.”
“Not at all. Thanks to you, I have enjoyed this wonderful time and found some peace. Along with enjoying the art and paying a visit, I wonder if it might be possible for my wife and daughter to drop by occasionally. Please don’t feel obliged.”
“People these days find such arrangements uncomfortable. It’s not too late to do those things after becoming family. Besides, I won’t be holding onto this position forever.”
The care in her words felt like a veiled refusal. Da Hoon narrowed his eyes ever so slightly, maintaining his noble expression while catching Director Im’s eye as she set down her teacup, and his lips curled into a subtle smile.
A vague unease lingered in the air. Yet, even that discomfort seemed minor when dealing with the esteemed Kang Sun Group, and the sharpness in Da Hoon’s gaze softened almost immediately.
Gwang Soon, who had been grappling with a headache, sat up. She chugged the water placed beside her bedding but it did little to soothe her.
F
He let out an involuntary sigh, suspecting that the weeping was once again over some yoga or demon-related deception.
But come early morning, there was a phone call. Assuming it to be spam, which had been common of late, she pressed the answer button.
This is from the Kidney Bank Loan Department.
“Where from?”
Your Kidney, everyone’s delight, the Kidney Bank Loan Department. Are you Ms. Nam Gwang Soon?
The name of the bank, sung by the employee, was unfamiliar to Gwang Soon.
Gwang Soon bit back the urge to curse out the woman spewing nonsense on the other end, despite the morning’s turmoil. With a cultured tongue-click, she tried to ignore the unfunny call.
“I’m Nam Gwang Soon, yes, but I have no business with your bank. What are you on about?”
Sorry, but our records show a loan under Mr. Nam Gwang Soon…
“See here! Is this voice phishing or something? You should pick your marks better! Do I look like someone who’d fall for that? Calling early in the morning with such ignorant talk.”
Calm down, sir. I’m calling to provide a final notice. If you wish to avoid further collection efforts…
“What, collection? Shouldn’t you all be eating prison food, huh? My son’s a top dentist in Gangnam! I’m someone who’s built buildings in Gangnam, talking about collection? You’re trying to scam me!”
“Sir, we have an obligation to notify you. We’ve sent numerous letters already…”
Despite Gwang Soon’s efforts to end the absurd conversation, a mechanical voice rapidly and insincerely blurted out.
Regarding the principal amount of five million won and the interest for this month that you’ve missed, we’ve certainly informed you. We must remind you that clients with previous delinquencies are closely managed. Please understand. If these calls are inconvenient, we kindly ask you to settle the principal and interest due.
“What do you mean?”
Gwang Soon hung up with a scowl, feeling disturbed. After some gentle persuasion, she discovered her son had covertly taken a mobile loan on her phone.
With sniffling, Seok Dong admitted to having combined his own funds with the borrowed money to dabble in stocks and cryptocurrency.
He had initially made some gains by trusting information from a college friend but ultimately confessed to incurring losses.
“Son, it’s okay. Tell me, how much is it?”
“…Five.”
“Five hundred?”
Until then, Gwang Soon’s gaze was filled with compassion as she looked at Seok Dong, who was shyly avoiding her eyes. She felt nothing but pity for her son, who must have been troubled over the lost money for days.
“A man might spend that much in the course of social life. I’ve heard of others who blow hundreds just on a round of drinks. It’s okay, right?”
“Sob, Mom…”
“Don’t worry. I’ll make it right. What’s that amount to fret about? Is it just five million won? That’s all we have to pay back, isn’t it?”
She had always allowed her beloved son the freedom to do as he pleased, and this was the result. However, he must h
So just consider that measly five million won a good experience, as if it was never there from the start.
Gwang Soon patted her son’s hand with that mindset. But then, Seok Dong slowly shook his head and averted his gaze again.
My Ex-Girlfriend Is The Regent In The Female-dominant World (Male lead transmigrates to the matriarchal world)
Two years ago, Gu Sui picked up a homeless woman in ancient costume from the street.
Apart from occasionally claiming to be a princess from a female-dominant country due to illness, her figure, appearance, intelligence, and martial arts skills were impeccable.
Naturally evolving from roommates to girlfriends, as time went on, Gu Sui found it increasingly difficult to tolerate her queen syndrome.
“Mu Jiulu, can you stop controlling me inside and out? Let’s break up.”
Gu Sui made a breakup call, and since then, he couldn’t find any trace of her.
A year later, Gu Sui, who was planning to move, woke up the next day and found himself in a different place.
“Young Master, today is the day you choose your Wife-master through martial arts competition at Jade Dew Pavilion. Please get up quickly.”
Gu Sui: Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?
As the only son of a general’s mansion in a female-dominant dynasty, the young empress personally issued a decree allowing Gu Sui to select his Wife-master through martial arts competition. Whoever could defeat him could marry him.
Gu Sui: “……”
He didn’t inherit the original owner’s martial prowess, so anyone could defeat him! And what the hell is a Wife-master?
Forced to come to Jade Dew Pavilion, the densely packed women below made Gu Sui’s agoraphobia act up, and his face was full of resistance.
Until he saw the Regent sitting on the second floor, with a smile on the corner of her lips, her eyes wicked and nonchalant.
Hmm… she looked a little familiar.
It turned out that the Regent also found him a little familiar.
Mu Jiulu fiddled with her bone clasp, her deep gaze locked on the man who was out of place in this world.
“Finally, I found you.”
Male transmigrates into female-dominant world
One-sentence summary: What goes around comes around, taking turns in the crematorium
