Breaking Matchmaking (5 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 10
“Thank you.”
Chae Won stepped out of the taxi after giving her thanks.
Beyond the low wall, untended trees stretched outward. From the small, aged yet fully equipped detached house came the sound of a dog barking—something she hadn’t heard before.
Tilting her head slightly with a puzzled expression, Chae Won pushed open the green iron gate that Hee Joo must have passed through daily and entered.
“Come in, Hee Joo!”
As she passed through the wide-open front door and entered the living room, Young Ja unexpectedly came forward to greet her.
“You must be exhausted from being outside all this time! So, where have you been staying? A sauna? A friend’s place? Or did you finally rent a room?”
Young Ja clasped both of Chae Won’s hands warmly, her eyes filled with unusually tender concern.
“I’m managing fine on my own.”
“Of course, of course. I know you’ll handle things well. I just asked because I was worried sick about you.”
Young Ja’s smile never faded as her eyes swept Chae Won from head to toe.
“Oh my, look how lovely! I never realized this dress suited you so well, Hee Joo. Goodness, just feel this quality!”
Amid Young Ja’s effusive compliments, Chae Won managed a strained smile—until her eyes met Jae Min’s, who stood stiffly behind Young Ja, striking a pose.
“Just how much did you get in that settlement to go out shopping and dressing up like this? Do you really think I’d care just because you changed your style? That tactic doesn’t work on me.”
She’d worn only a black long dress with a plain white cardigan—intentionally modest—but this household always found something to complain about.
“You haven’t even bought me a single outfit, yet you talk too much.”
“What? What did you say?”
As Jae Min’s voice rose, Young Ja frantically winked and hushed him.
“And don’t get the wrong idea.”
Chae Won slowly stepped further into the living room as she continued.
“Today’s outfit is just the ‘effortlessly stylish’ concept—not chosen to impress you.”
Young Ja came up beside Chae Won again, grabbed her hand, and laughed.
“‘Effortlessly stylish’! I’ve heard that phrase somewhere before—which brand was it again? Haha! Living on your own really suits you, Hee Joo! Oh dear me—I’m losing my mind! Aren’t you hungry? Come this way, come!”
Led by Young Ja into the kitchen, Chae Won tilted her head at the sight before her.
“I cooked all day knowing you’d come! Your favorite seasoned raw fish salad, pig’s feet, even spicy stir-fried rice cakes—I made everything! Eat as much as you want!”
The dining table overflowed with food, while luggage bags sat piled in the far right corner.
Puzzling over this oddly mismatched arrangement, Chae Won heard Young Ja urge her again.
“Go ahead and sit down, Hee Joo. Hmm?”
Chae Won pulled out a chair and sat.
“You’ve had a hard time outside. Let’s start with a meal—eat plenty! I made all of this myself!”
“Finding good restaurants to order delivery from isn’t easy either.”
How did she know?
Young Ja briefly froze, then rolled her eyes playfully.
Chae Won turned her head side to side, wondering how she could possibly know—she’d removed all delivery bags—but then spotted various discount coupons neatly placed nearby.
“Thank you for your hard work, Mother.”
“Hahahaha! Oh dear, just look at me! Hahaha!”
She giggled awkwardly, trying to hide the coupons with her hand.
“Just eat first, Hee Joo. We’ll talk after. Eat plenty, okay?”
“I’m touched—you’re welcoming me so warmly.”
“Of course I am! I’ve missed you so much, Hee Joo.”
Under Young Ja’s suddenly affectionate gaze, Chae Won briefly gave a quiet smile.
As she began picking at the food with her chopsticks, the impatient Jae Min thrust a bankbook toward her.
“Here, take this.”
She heard Young Ja mutter under her breath, “At least let her eat a bit first,” with a meaningful glance, but Chae Won and Jae Min only stared at each other.
“What is this?”
“All the cash I currently have—my entire savings.”
“You’re… giving it to me?”
“Yeah.”
Chae Won accepted the bankbook with a happy expression.
Jae Min’s throat bobbed as he watched her—hoping desperately for a change in her attitude. He had significant debts at home, yet he was handing over every penny he’d saved. Surely that would make her heart waver, even a little.
“Tch.”
Her dismissive reaction—like this was barely worth noticing—made Jae Min straighten his back instantly.
“What’s with that ‘tch’? Hey! It may not be much, but I really worked hard to save this!”
“It really isn’t much, but thank you for your hard work.”
Young Ja grabbed his hand under the table, and Jae Min struggled to suppress his rising frustration once more.
This time, along with Young Ja’s reassuring touch, a golden toad-shaped piggy bank appeared on the table.
“This is my cherished golden toad—I’ll give it to you, Hee Joo.”
Chae Won picked it up and beamed.
“Oh my, it’s adorable! So tiny and cute!”
Flustered, Young Ja quickly added that although it looked small, it was actually quite valuable—but Chae Won just giggled, saying she’d never seen such a cute toad before.
Both adults clenched their fists under the table, forcing themselves to stay calm.
“If you sign the papers today, I’ll give you all of this. Let’s part ways amicably.”
Setting the golden toad down, Chae Won turned to Jae Min. Seeing her suddenly serious expression, he seized the opportunity to press on.
“Today’s your last chance. You know our family’s situation—after Father passed, we inherited all his debts. Honestly, this really is all I have… You know this is already generous, right?”
Looking at Jae Min’s solemn face, Chae Won suddenly found it strange.
His desperation over not being able to divorce felt unusually intense.
He was acting as though he absolutely had to divorce right away—as if… he already had another woman.
“But it’s not everything, is it?”
“What?”
“Why don’t you mention the house?”
Chae Won’s calm tone startled both of them into exclaiming in unison.
“Hey! If we sell this house, where are we supposed to live?”
Chae Won gave a gentle smile.
“Then where am I supposed to live?”
“This house was never yours to begin with.”
“In marriage, there’s no such thing. Anything under your name is joint property.”
“This is serious!”
Anyone with the address could easily obtain a copy of the real estate registry.
Out of curiosity, she’d checked—and thankfully, the house was indeed registered under No Jae Min’s name.
“I appreciate the cute bankbook and the adorable golden toad, but I’ll have to decline.”
“What’s gotten into you? Since when did you become so greedy? Are you seriously going to take even this house from us?”
“That just proves how much you don’t want a divorce.”
“Why? Seriously, why?!”
Chae Won propped her chin on her hand and looked directly at Jae Min.
“Maybe… because you love me?”
Jae Min froze, momentarily dazed by her smile—until Young Ja dropped her spoon with a clatter, snapping him back to reality.
“Wow, I’m about to lose my mind.”
“Love always makes people do crazy things.”
“That’s not what I meant!”
Chae Won smiled innocently. Jae Min stared blankly for another moment before turning away and blinking rapidly several times.
The only sounds now were their frustrated breathing and Chae Won’s chopsticks clinking as she resumed eating seriously.
Meanwhile, Jae Min’s phone on the table vibrated.
[Rona ♥]Startled, Jae Min hastily grabbed his phone and silenced it before Chae Won could see.
“Why aren’t you answering?”
“It’s just spam—ads.”
“Then why that look on your face?”
“…Ah, it’s just hot.”
“Oh, I see,” Chae Won murmured, then glanced sideways at Jae Min’s phone.
*
Having rushed over at Madam Kim’s summons—just before a planned asset transfer—the family finished their meal.
After eating, Madam Kim, who always drank tea afterward, called only Yoo Gun into her room.
With Butler Gong’s support, Madam Kim settled onto the floor cushion, her pale green hanbok skirt spreading wide.
“So you’ve decided to start dating, then?”
She asked in a trembling, sheep-like voice, carefully adjusting the ties on her white jeogori blouse.
“Yes.”
“Look at that, you rascal! It’s all so easy, isn’t it? What were you so worried about, working yourself to death every day? You’re young! Once you’re married, focus on your business—it’ll bring stability and happiness. Isn’t that right?”
Without a word, Yoo Gun lifted the teapot and poured her a cup.
Though he was the older brother, shouldn’t he marry before Ho Tae? That rascal Ho Tae only dates and doesn’t know how to earn money—just like his useless father! She rambled on, circling back again and again until her focus finally landed squarely on Yoo Gun’s blind date.
“So, what’s that young lady like? Don’t just sit there like a mute—speak up!”
Ah, that woman—Kim Chae Won.
Thinks she’s perfect at everything—claims she’s never failed at anything since birth, a total genius.
A princess with Stage 3 entitlement syndrome,
Selfish—expects endless consideration from others yet offers none herself,
Insists privacy is sacred, yet demands her face always appear largest in any group photo, calling that “manners.”
And yet…
“She’s cute. Unique… and beautiful.”
Hearing Yoo Gun’s genuine words, Madam Kim grinned slyly.
“Hmm-hmm! So you do know how to sweet-talk a girl! That’s how you should live! See? Listen to your elders, and even in your sleep, you’ll find fortune! There’s absolutely nothing to lose!”
Yoo Gun offered a faint smile.
“When I saw her photo, you two looked like the perfect couple. Did you at least enjoy the movie?”
“Who has time to watch a movie? I was too busy looking at Ms. Chae Won.”
“Ohoho! My, my—you rascal!”
He’d preemptively cut her off before she could demand he recite the entire plot from memory.
Yoo Gun knew well how relentless Madam Kim could be.
By the way—when exactly would she transfer the Seongsu-dong house?
He met Madam Kim’s eyes with a look asking for concrete timing.
“Why are you staring at me like that?”
“I’m happy.”
“Ohoho! Goodness! Is she really that wonderful?”
“Yes.”
Intrigued by this unfamiliar side of Yoo Gun, Madam Kim smiled contentedly for a long while.
“This old lady doesn’t have much else to give you for your relationship…”
Why not? There’s the Seongsu-dong house…
“Here, take this.”
Madam Kim pulled something from her drawer and placed a white envelope on the table.
It wasn’t an ordinary cash envelope.
The material looked exceptionally luxurious—as if it held an expensive gift card.
“What is this?”
“Open it.”
Madam Kim nodded proudly.
Ah—it must be a surprise.
Probably some document regarding the Seongsu-dong house transfer, delivered as a gift.
Yoo Gun’s smile froze the moment he opened the envelope.
“Young people nowadays do those ‘donkatsu’ or ‘hokance’ things, right? Since you can’t travel far, go to a nearby hotel soon—swim, eat delicious food, and enjoy your romance.”
‘Hokance.’ So that’s why Madam Kim knew such a useless term.
Yoo Gun shot a sharp look at Butler Gong, who—true to his nickname as Madam Kim’s right-hand man—was seated precisely to her right.
As if anticipating this, the butler had already lowered his gaze.
“I heard their hotel breakfast is amazing! Go hold hands, enjoy a summer getaway, and even spend the night together.”
It’d be even better if they returned with a grandchild already on the way.
“Huh?”
Madam Kim, who’d been scratching her knee and muttering to herself, suddenly looked up.
“Eh? No, no! Anyway, this is my gift to celebrate—go have fun together!”
After pondering for a moment, Yoo Gun met Madam Kim’s eyes again.
“It’s difficult. Ms. Chae Won is extremely busy with hospital duties right now.”
“Isn’t her hospital closing for vacation soon? How many days was it? Butler Gong, how long?”
“It’s the 27th. If they include the weekend, they’ll have three full days off.”
Butler Gong flipped through his personal notebook, then—unable to control it—met Yoo Gun’s sharp glare and quickly looked down again.
“Right, right! Wait a moment—maybe I should’ve booked you a two-night, three-day package instead?”
Surprisingly, she agreed easily this time.
For a whole month, Madam Kim clearly wasn’t about to leave them alone to date on their own terms.
“It’s still too soon for us to spend the night together.”
“What do you mean ‘too soon’? Hey! It’s up to you, you fool! In our day, just holding hands led straight to a speedy wedding—got it, you rascal?”
As she launched once more into her Joseon-era, R-rated love stories, Yoo Gun quietly closed his eyes.
“And don’t forget—always send proof photos! Did you hear me? Ah! You’re not even answering, you rascal!”
“…Yes.”
“Call her right now and say it.”
What? Say I want to spend the night with her?
“…I’ll do it later.”
“Do it now! Now! I want to hear our future daughter-in-law’s voice!”
He’d forgotten.
Just how impatient Madam Kim really was.
Yoo Gun sighed silently.
Ex-husband Wants Reconciliation
One-line summary: Chasing the wife to the crematorium (making an effort to attract someone who has become indifferent), the female lead doesn’t look back, the second male lead takes the position.
Intro:
To repay the kindness of the older generation, Su Mu crossed into a female-dominated world and became a live-in daughter-in-law of the Yan family, single-handedly saving the Yan family from fire and water.
But her husband, Yan Jiyue, the eldest son of the Yan family, treated her with sarcasm and never showed her a good face.
It wasn’t until after Su Mu’s death that this pampered and arrogant young master shed a few fake tears and pretended to want to die for love.
This life’s kindness was enough. If there was a next life, she would definitely kick Yan Jiyue away.
Who knew that the heavens would be so kind as to allow her to be reborn, returning to the time when she had just married into the Yan family.
Su Mu glanced at the Yan eldest son, who still spoke coldly to her, and threw a divorce letter in front of him.
“Let’s divorce!”
***
Yan Jiyue never imagined that he would be reborn. He happily went to find Su Mu, wanting to make up for the mistakes he had made in his ignorant youth.
Wasn’t the reason the heavens allowed him to be reborn to let him reconcile with Su Mu?
But when he pushed open the door to Su Mu’s room, the person lying on the bed was another man.
Su Mu’s personal attendant, Xie Yi.
Yan Jiyue hated him so much that his teeth itched. In front of Su Mu, Xie Yi was a gentle and considerate whisperer of sweet nothings, but in reality, he was vicious-hearted and deliberately sabotaged their husband and wife relationship.
In the previous life, it was he who secretly hid in Su Mu’s coffin and committed suicide, stealing a step ahead of him to be buried with Su Mu.
Yan Jiyue’s eyes were filled with hatred as he cursed, “What kind of thing are you? Your background is lowly, what right do you have to occupy Su Mu?”
Xie Yi looked at the sleeping Su Mu and no longer pretended to be a whisperer of sweet nothings.
He proudly stuck out his belly, “I have the right because my belly is capable of giving the Wife-master a daughter.”
***
Yan Jiyue was consumed with jealousy. He spread rumors that Xie Yi had once been branded with the mark of a “harlot” on his chest.
But on the night Xie Yi cut off the flesh bearing that mark, Su Mu suddenly realized something was amiss.
“How did you know the exact moment I was poisoned? And why did you show up a month early?”
Xie Yi remained silent, blood from his wound soaking through his robes. His sapphire eyes brimmed with anguish – or was it just a flawless act?
Between a once-arrogant husband now seeking redemption, and a gentle soul willing to die for her – who truly held the darkest secrets? And could it be that Su Mu and Yan Jiyue weren’t the only ones given a second chance at life…?
[Reading Guide]
1. True divorce, chasing the wife to the crematorium, the female lead doesn’t look back, the male lead is Xie Yi.
2. The ex-husband did not cheat, he just realized too late and didn’t realize that he liked the female lead.
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