“Madam Hwang, are you really doing this to me? My head’s already aching with all the issues I have to deal with right now.”
―Madam, if you’re not trying to cut off my livelihood, please just accept it, okay?
Kwang Soon threw the bandage she had wrapped around her throbbing head after answering the call from Madam Hwang. She had just stamped the reconstruction agreement and was trying to soothe her upset stomach by lying down when she was inundated with disturbances.
“What have I done to cut off Madam Hwang’s livelihood?”
―I’ve matched up couples in this industry more times than I can count. Helping to forge good marital connections and getting kids married off, it’s the words of gratitude that keep me going.
“No, who’s saying what? And it’s not like Madam Hwang did all that matchmaking for free, right? If the money you collected for introducing a decent girl was small, you wouldn’t even speak of it. I even gave you a generous bonus.”
Kwang Soon, annoyed, ran her fingers through her disheveled hair. She felt belittled by such an insignificant opponent.
―What’s the use of money? No matter how much I look, there’s no one. Where are you going to find a girl that meets the conditions set by you in today’s world? Even in the Joseon era, it wouldn’t work. If I suggest your conditions to mothers with daughters, it’ll be my livelihood that’s cut off.
“Just listen, Madam Hwang.”
―Anyway, I simply can’t do it, so I’ll return all the money you’ve given me in advance. Please don’t say anything else and just tell me your bank account number.
“Why, when you were confident you could show me a daughter-in-law within the year?”
―That was before I heard your conditions, madam. Honestly, you need to lower your standards. No, you need to lower them a lot.
“What are you implying?”
How dare someone preach to me? Kwang Soon was so astonished that she nearly burst into ironic laughter.
―And I’m saying this for your sake, madam. If by any chance a girl contacts you after seeing your son’s conditions, talks to him, and even you, and still wants to marry into your family…
Kwang Soon’s hand shook with the pillow as Madam Hwang’s speech dragged on.
―Please be skeptical. If she’s a girl with proper intentions, she wouldn’t do that.
“Madam Hwang! How can you speak to me like that? Are you making fun of me? Do you think you can continue working in Gangnam after treating me like this?”
―Madam, it’s not that I’m making fun of you; I’m telling you the reality. So please send me your bank account number via text. Alright?
“Goodness, I wouldn’t trust my son’s marriage to someone like you who conducts business this way! I’ll send the account number, so make sure you return every single penny. Just you wait! Without any capability, you take money, I’ll spread the word about your… Did you just hang up on me?”
What a mess. Kwang Soon glared at the screen that had gone silent after the call ended and then scowled upon seeing the incoming call from .
After debating whether to answer or not, Kwang Soon eventually looked down and touched the green call button. She wasn’t guilty of anything; she had just accepted the situation that had arisen. So, there was no reason not to be forthright.
“Yes, Madam Shin.”
She answered the call with the usual cultured voice. However, the voice that came from the other end was different from usual.
―You’ve got no honor, have you, Madam Nam?
“What are you talking about?”
―I heard everything. You completely stamped it. Thanks to you, Madam Nam, the reconstruction association has been officially launched. You’ve done quite the deed, indeed.
Madam Shin’s taunting tone sharpened Kwang Soon’s gaze.
“Look here, Madam Shin. Are you calling to pick a fight?”
―No, I’m calling to criticize you.
“What?”
―According to the association president, starting Monday, they’re consolidating the association and pushing forward with the reconstruction. They’ve called all the company representatives and are having a public hearing. Going on as if they’re roasting beans with lightning speed.
“So what?”
Already troubled with a headache, Kwang Soon’s anger was mounting as Madam Shin, following Madam Hwang, provoked her with their petty grievances.
―Who was it that made it so important to get every single person’s stamp and blocked it from happening?
The underlying disputes among the residents seemed to spill over, making Kwang Soon feel like she was being cornered by these trivial beings.
“Madam Hwang, is this how it’s going to be? My head is already bursting with all the things I need to worry about.”
―Madam, if you’re not trying to cut off my source of income, please just accept it. Okay?
Kwang Soon threw away the bandage she had been holding against her throbbing head upon receiving the call from Madam Hwang. She had been trying to calm her upset stomach after stamping the reconstruction agreement when every little thing seemed to disrupt her.
“When did I do anything to cut off Madam Hwang’s source of income?”
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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