“Ah, right now Juhan is on a business trip to Denmark, and since the repairman is coming to the house, I’m here to stand in for a bit…”
“He’s in Denmark?”
Jakyung clicked her tongue.
“I thought he was deliberately not answering my calls, so I came here myself. He went on a business trip…”
Jakyung mumbled to herself.
“Well, whether it’s intentional or not to not answer, it seems accurate. But it’s a bit uncomfortable.”
An awkward silence lingered.
Jakyung and Eunsoo’s eyes met. Eunsoo was taken aback, but she didn’t avoid eye contact.
Jakyung slightly raised the corners of her mouth.
“It’s a bit awkward in an empty house. If you have time, would you like to have tea or a drink outside?”
“I wanted to hear your story after listening to Juhan. I’ve always wanted to meet you.”
Seated across from Jakyung at a cafe just in front of “Bida,” Eunsoo could only manage an awkward smile, unsure of how to respond.
“The connection between you two is fate. Meeting in your naive days can be forgiven, but I never thought you’d still be meeting now.”
What is she talking about?
Eunsoo’s already complicated mind became even more tangled.
Why does she look at me as if she sees me as someone she really meets? Didn’t I mention it’s because of filming?
“Moreover, boldly saying you’ll even do a broadcast.”
Though it was frustrating and unfair, expressing her feelings might lead to a disagreement with Juhan, so it was difficult for her to speak out. She noticed that she was making Jakyung more uncomfortable by exercising her right to remain silent, but there was nothing she could do.
“It may not have been a reckless choice. I don’t know what you want to do in the future or how you want to live, Seon Eunsoo. But whether being someone’s girlfriend, someone who appeared on a show, whether such an image going up and down in life will actually be helpful in life, I don’t know. If there’s a taste for enjoying such interests, I don’t know.”
Eunsoo’s head drooped. Jakyung, with a slight frown, swallowed the sigh that was about to come out.
‘Is it a lack of discretion or an awkward lump? I don’t like either.’
At that moment, Eunsoo gently placed her clasped hands on the table, facing Jakyung.
“Um, actually, that’s my biggest concern.”
“What are you saying?”
While there were other reasons, ultimately, I decided to appear on the broadcast for promotional purposes. The recognition of ‘Bida’ is not high enough yet, and the vintage furniture itself is a minor market. But…”
Eunsoo hesitated and added.
“Well, I had other reasons, but ultimately, I decided to appear on the broadcast for promotional purposes. The recognition of ‘Bida’ is not high enough yet, and the vintage furniture itself is a minor market. But…”
Eunsoo hesitated and added.
“Um, would it be alright if I called you ‘President’?”
“Well, sure.”
Jakyung nodded with a slightly bewildered expression. Eunsoo smiled gratefully instead of expressing thanks.
“As the President mentioned, perhaps it wasn’t a rash decision. I should have considered not only the short-term promotional effects but also how to ultimately brand ‘Bida.’ I wanted to think more about how could be engraved in customers’ minds as a professional and trustworthy place, beyond just curiosity and friendliness, without losing the important aspects.”
Jakyung’s mouth slightly opened.
“Oh… I’m sorry. I just wanted to receive valuable consulting. I’m truly sorry. Thank you so much for advising on my concerns, and we’ll think more with Juhan and our employees.”
Watching Eunsoo politely conclude her words, a faint smile appeared on Jakyung’s lips.
“If you were a client, it would have left quite an impression. But today, I came as Juhan’s mother.”
Eunsoo tensed. Honestly, the smile now was scarier than Jakyung’s previous expressionlessness.
“I’m not good at beating around the bush. Since I don’t know when we’ll see each other again, let me say what I want to say.”
“…Sure.”
“I’m a conservative person. I hope my son succeeds without failures and hardships, and I hope he lives well enough for others to look up to.”
“…”
“Honestly, in my eyes, Juhan looks like he’s sitting on an old train right now. Well, it might be romantic and fun for a while. But soon, he’ll realize. Originally, he had a first-class plane ticket in my hand. And he’ll want to use it.”
Eunsoo bravely met Jakyung’s gaze. However, she couldn’t help but tremble at her lips because she didn’t know what expression to put on.
“People change. Hearts change, situations change. So, regardless of Juhan, I hope Eunsoo thinks about where she should go.”
Jakyung picked up her handbag placed beside her.
“It was nice meeting you. I’ll get going first.”
Jakyung stood up. Eunsoo also stood up reluctantly, but before she could properly say goodbye, the wind blocked her throat, and she couldn’t greet her properly.
After Jakyung’s back became more distant, Eunsoo sat back down. Looking down at the coffee cup untouched, she sniffled and bit her lip.
…Alright. I lost, but I fought well.
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
Link to read
