“……Yes.”
Her voice carried a hint of determination in response to Tae Sang’s weighty words. Tae Sang briefly glanced at Na Young’s name tag.
“Flight Attendant Seo Na Young, is this how one should behave in a relationship built on mutual trust and reliance?”
“…….”
“Na Young, the Vice President is asking you. Answer him.”
“Vice President……?”
Na Young’s eyes widened as she looked up at Tae Sang. She had heard about the young and handsome Vice President, but she never imagined he would be this young.
Her face turned pale, and she just flickered her lips without uttering a word. Finally, it was Tae Sang who spoke again.
“If you don’t have the heart to cherish your colleagues, then this job might not be the right fit for you, Seo Na Young.”
“……I, I’m sorry.”
Tears inevitably streamed down her cheeks.
“If you want to continue working with our airline, learn to prioritize kindness and understanding over just service.”
Tae Sang’s weighty voice caused the colleagues lingering in the lobby to cast their gazes downward.
Everyone who had spread the rumor, even those who had just listened silently, shut their mouths for their own reasons.
Tae Sang took a significant step forward, shielding Dajeong with his presence.
His large shadow instantly enveloped her in darkness. As she cautiously lifted her head, his broad back filled her view.
An inexplicable sense of security washed over her. It felt like, in this spot, she was absolutely safe.
“And this is a personal request.”
“…….”
“Please don’t hurt the woman I care about.”
A hush fell over the large lobby. Everyone, unable to exhale the breath they had taken in surprise, only had wide, shocked eyes.
Tae Sang turned his head slightly to look at the manager.
“There was friction among the crew members, so please arrange for Dajeong to stay in a different hotel tonight.”
“Understood.”
“I’ll take my leave first.”
With a short bow, Tae Sang reached out and took Dajeong’s hand. The motion was so natural it seemed as if they were drawn together by a magnet.
“Shall we go?”
His eyes, once stern, were now infinitely gentle.
“Yes…….”
His gaze, intensely focused on her face, made Dajeong feel foolish for having ever doubted her special place in his heart.
The long patience, the anger, and his request – it was all for her. To know he cared this much for her.
She knew he said these words to settle the rumors, but she could feel that she had a place in his heart, however small.
Instead of answering, Dajeong gently squeezed his hand. Tae Sang responded with a light smile and started walking, naturally taking her trolley.
As they moved away from their colleagues, he spoke in a soft voice.
“Don’t worry.”
“About what?”
“I’ll make sure you don’t have to endure such things anymore.”
“…….”
Asking ‘how’ seemed pointless. He was not a man constrained by means.
After a moment’s hesitation, Dajeong voiced a concerned request.
“Don’t push yourself too hard.”
“Just standing by and watching this happen was the hard part.”
Reflecting on the recent events, Tae Sang’s jaw tightened with emotion. Unable to contain his feelings, he gripped her hand tightly.
Startled by the strong grip, Dajeong tensed her hand, but he quickly eased his hold.
Instead, a warm heat moved slowly over the back of her hand. Tae Sang’s fingers gently caressed her skin, as if offering an apology.
It reminded Dajeong of a puppy she played with as a child, which would act similarly when it felt sorry. She was pleased to learn another of his animal-like languages.
Tae Sang began walking towards the entrance.
His departure prompted an employee behind the counter to quickly get moving. A well-dressed middle-aged man, who emerged from the VIP member exclusive line, hurried over.
“Mr. Cha Tae Sang, are you leaving without checking in?”
“Yes. Unfortunately, it seems I won’t be staying at this hotel tonight.”
“That’s regrettable, but I understand. We’ll be looking forward to your next visit.”
The man deeply bowed, expressing his disappointment.
After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
*
After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
