“If you’ve been staring blankly at someone’s face, you must have something to say.”
“II’m sorry!”
A chilly gaze pierced her face, conveying a message of “Are you still not coming to your senses?”
A shiver ran down her spine.
Based on past experiences, it was clear that a terrifying aftermath was about to unfold.
No different from usual, Do Hyuk raised the corner of his mouth and casually crossed his arms.
It was a signal of calm reprimand and a warning to prepare oneself mentally.
“Team Leader Seo, is the new product planning for the diet line going well?”
Of course. He wasn’t someone who would just let it slide.
“Ah, regarding that matter, Manager Go said he would report to you, but suddenly he took a vacation….”
“But I asked Team Leader Seo just now?”
That did happen.
Jae In tried to smile nonchalantly.
“Why did Manager Go have to take a day off today of all days?”
Project leader Manager Go Shin Ae went to see off her British boyfriend whom she met at a language institute as he was leaving the country.
Jae In was momentarily taken aback by Do Hyuk’s question, given Manager Go’s absence and his abrupt entry, but she quickly regained her composure.
“So far, it’s been going smoothly.”
“Instead of vague expressions like ‘smoothly,’ tell me the specific progress.”
“Well, um… Currently, we are targeting women in their early thirties who invest a lot of money and time in selfcare as our main customer base, and we are conducting surveys.”
“When can we expect the results?”
“I’ll compile and submit them by next week.”
“What about the analysis of competitor products?”
“That should be finalized by next week as well.”
“It’s been a while since we started, and it’s still not finished? Report it by tomorrow.”
“What? By tomorrow? It’s impossible since I also need Manager Park’s support….”
Do Hyuk’s eyebrows twitched for a moment. Consequently, Jae In’s heart sank.
“By tomorrow.”
“Yes, I understand!”
Another overtime confirmed for today.
It seemed like it wouldn’t be finished even if they worked overnight.
“Is the market research for the overseas market done?”
“Ah, I’ll do it right after finishing the analysis of competitor products.”
“What about the list of diet ingredients and ingredient research?”
“That’s something Assistant Kang….”
Nahee, who was fiddling with her beautifully manicured nails, quickly hid her hands under the desk when she heard her name. Then she made a face as if she didn’t understand English.
“Oh, wasn’t that supposed to be Team Leader Seo’s job? I’m trying to come up with ideas by trying out products available on the market.”
Jae In was dumbfounded and couldn’t find the words to say.
“She asked you to try them out to lose weight!”
When it came to Nahee, everything seemed to come to a standstill, and Manager Go and Jae In ended up taking care of most of the work.
Among them, she was given the easiest task, but she still messed it up.
“No, I’m pretty sure….”
“You don’t do anything properly.”
Jae In was about to explain, but Do Hyuk, with his brows furrowed, interrupted her.
“Is it acceptable to not even know what your own job is? Where is your mind?”
“….!”
Wow, this is so unfair, it’s too unfair.
Jae In resented Do Hyuk for only reproaching her without even listening to her explanation.
Meanwhile, Nahee seemed to be indulging in her own thoughts as if it had nothing to do with her.
“Ah, I really want to quit this company!”
She had no idea where to start unraveling this tangled mess.
Jae In, who had entered her fourth year at the company, was proud of her work and had a good reputation.
The nightmare for Jae In began on a late summer day when the scorching heat began to subside.
That day, two new members were scheduled to join Product Planning Team 1.
Jae In, who arrived at work early alone to prepare refreshments, was more nervous than usual.
It was because Manager Go had casually mentioned the new team leader before leaving work yesterday.
“A colleague who works at the overseas branch says that if you catch the attention of the new team leader, who is an extreme workaholic, it’s game over. Be careful too, Ms. Jae In.”
Since there was no information available about the person hidden behind the veil, it was somewhat fortunate to be able to prepare mentally in advance.
“Just work hard as usual, that’s all I have to do. No way I’ll catch their attention, right?”
While soothing her anxious heart, the automatic doors slid open with a swoosh.
Jae In, who was dividing snacks onto plates, casually turned around and almost stopped breathing.
It was because a man in a neat suit entered with an overwhelmingly captivating visual, as if he didn’t belong in this world.
In that moment, she realized what it meant for a halo to shine.
“Who… are you?”
The man glanced at the halfdazed Jae In and raised one corner of his mouth.
“Is this Product Planning Team 1?”
She had heard that the team leader and an intern would be coming, but the man didn’t look like anything other than someone of her own age, around twentyseven.
“Oh, you must be intern Kim Ji Hoon. I’m Team Leader Seo Jae In, and I’ll be your supervisor, Ji Hoon. Nice to meet you.”
Wow, even a day like this can happen if you live kindly!
Jae In extended her hand for a handshake and silently celebrated inside.
Yesterday, in the midst of her already busy schedule, Manager Park had assigned her the task of preparing refreshments and also overseeing the intern’s training, which she resented. But it turned out to be a stroke of luck.
The man, seemingly indifferent to Jae In’s handshake, casually asked, “Where is the team leader’s office?”
“Oh, it’s at the end of the corridor on the right.”
As he slightly nodded and headed towards the team leader’s office, Jae In hurriedly grabbed his arm.
“If you want to greet the team leader, they haven’t arrived yet today. This seat next to me is Ji Hoon’s spot, so you can sit here and wait.”
Jae In awkwardly pulled out a chair with empty hands and gestured for him to sit.
He briefly glanced at Jae In and obediently took his seat.
“You’re Team Leader Seo Jae In?”
“Yes, that’s right. Seo Jae In.”
Jae In sat down following the chair as if bewitched.
Thump thump.
Her heart raced when he mentioned her name.
“Let’s get along well from now on.”
Oh, we’ll get along just fine.
The words that were nothing more than a customary greeting sounded like a sweet whisper in Jae In’s ears.
“Of course, naturally. Don’t worry, Ji Hoon. Just trust me and follow my lead. Why would you need a supervisor? Even though it might not seem like it, I’ve been in this company for four years and I’m sharp when it comes to how things work here. I’ll teach you how to comfortably navigate through office life, without drawing too much attention. If you’re grateful, how about a cup of coffee later? Haha.”
At that moment, Do Hyuk’s lips curled up.
What am I saying right now?
Jae In felt her face burn as she became nervous in front of the handsome man, and she wanted to hide in a mouse hole to escape her unnecessary babbling.
Then, a booming voice came from behind Jae In.
“Hello!”
Huh?
When she turned around, a freshfaced, dashing man was standing at the entrance. When his eyes met Jae In’s, the man nodded politely.
“Who…?”
“I’m Kim Ji Hoon, the intern assigned to the Product Planning Team starting today! Nice to meet you!”
“Yes?”
Wait, that person is Kim Ji Hoon?
Then the person sitting next to me… is the team leader who’s said to be an extreme workaholic?
As Jae In contemplated, her gaze met the man’s and a gentle smile appeared on his lips.
“I’m Team Leader Cha Do Hyuk. I’m curious about this ‘how to comfortably navigate through office life without drawing attention’ that Team Leader Seo mentioned. Let’s give it a try.”
What is this divine intervention?
The path to the afterlife has opened wide.
In just a few minutes, Jae In fell head over heels for Do Hyuk.
Team Leader, please save me.
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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