The next morning on the way to work, Jae In received a call from Yura.
Last night, Jae In had tried calling Yura several times to ask about the delivery status, but the calls didn’t go through.
As soon as Jae In answered the phone, she hurriedly asked, “Choi Yura! Why couldn’t I reach you? Is the side dish okay?”
Hey, your friend couldn’t reach you, and all you’re worried about is the side dish?
Jae In felt a pang of guilt.
She was genuinely concerned about the side dish.
Sensing an unusual atmosphere in Yura’s voice, Jae In calmly replied, “That’s not true. Yura, thank you so much. Was there something important that happened yesterday?”
Something important? There was quite an eventful incident.
Startled by the mention of an eventful incident, Jae In exclaimed, “What happened? Did something strange happen with the new tenant in the rooftop room? Did you forget the side dish or something?”
In response, Yura let out an exasperated sigh.
Jae In, now is not the time to talk about the side dish! There’s something more important!
“Ow, my ears hurt. What is it?”
Jae In, it seems like my sister has finally met her destined partner.
Her voice was dreamy and laced with a sense of vagueness.
Amused by Yura’s serious confession, Jae In burst into laughter.
She’s talking about destiny.
“Choi Yura, again? I must have heard that at least three times officially.”
“Oh, sorry. By the way, who is this destined partner that our Yura finally met?”
Well…
“Tell me. Who is it?”
After a moment of hesitation, Yura blurted out unexpected words.
…The man from the rooftop room.
“What?”
Jae In’s mouth fell open in surprise at the unexpected turn of events.
She had sent him to pick up the package…
Unbelievable!
“What happened yesterday, for heaven’s sake?”
Well…
Until Jae In arrived at the company lobby, Yura meticulously recounted every detail of the process leading up to their fateful encounter.
When she reached the part where the man from the rooftop room went in to change his clothes, she let out a disappointed sigh and continued speaking.
Anyway, the conversation about our circumstances unexpectedly dragged on and we ended up talking for over an hour.
“For an hour on that night? Both of you must have felt quite awkward as strangers.”
“But you know, we communicated so well. It was like talking to someone who possessed extensive knowledge. I’ve never met a man like that before in my life.”
“Meeting someone who communicates well is rare.”
“And on top of that, he’s tall, with a sculpted body, and his face is so intellectually handsome. Shouldn’t he tell the team leader to step aside?”
Pfft. Jae In burst into laughter without even realizing it.
“Yura, I understand that you’re infatuated, but that’s too much. Where can you find someone more handsome than our team leader?”
With a perplexed tone, Yura said to Jae In in a calm voice.
“You’re a bit suspicious, you know…”
“What?”
“Why does that sound like…”
“Huh?”
“Did rumors reach our Seo Jae In about the team leader?”
“What rumors? I just stated an objective fact.”
Caught off guard, Jae In inadvertently confessed her true feelings and quickly tried to resolve the situation.
“That man from the rooftop room is amazing! Not only is he knowledgeable, but his appearance is also exceptional.”
I know, right? There’s no comparison with the men I’ve met so far. Phew.
Yura, who was excitedly drumming her hands, suddenly let out a deep sigh.
“Why the sigh? If he’s that great, just meet him.”
…
After a moment of hesitation, Yura opened her mouth heavily.
Jae In, what do I consider first when I look at a man?
“Well… Financial stability?”
Exactly. What’s next?
“Occupation.”
Ding dong. You know our parents have always emphasized finding a man who has both, right?
“Yeah, I know.”
Yura’s family had a longstanding reputation as a prestigious household, producing lawyers and doctors for generations, gaining a certain level of fame in the region.
Caught up in such an atmosphere, Yura had received extensive social education since childhood.
Naturally, she graduated from a prestigious university and graduate school, joining a large corporate research institute, becoming what they call an “accomplished daughter.”
As a result, the men she had met so far had all passed through the strict standards.
But something big happened.
“What do you mean by something big?”
It’s not just an ordinary problem.
“Why? Is the rooftop room guy not up to par?”
It’s not just that he’s not up to par.
“Don’t be so picky. As long as he can make a living and is a good person, isn’t that enough? What’s the fuss?”
Hey… I’m thirtyfive, and he’s unemployed!
Oh my goodness!
From Yura’s perspective, it’s a major dilemma.
“He must be taking a break and looking for a job.”
No, he said he’s been unemployed for three years since his previous company went under. He has no intention of working in a company anymore. He says he doesn’t fit in with the organizational society due to his free spirit.
“But at least he helps with household chores at home, right?”
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.”
