“Seon-woo, heard that? Next time, instead of something like red ginseng, give the old man a gift that makes him look young, like collagen to eat or anti-hair loss shampoo.”
Seon-woo nodded approvingly at Green’s suggestion. Out of the blue, Park Chan-wook asked Green a sudden question.
“Kid, what’s your relationship with that model girl?”
“Huh? Oh…, I’ve known her since five years ago when she was an aspiring model. I started taking her profile pictures back then. She lived with her dad since her parents divorced when she was five, and he passed away when she was fifteen. Even so, she’s a good kid with talent, so I’ve grown fond of her.”
“I don’t distrust you, but your position can be entangled at any time. If a problem arises, it won’t just end with you. It will affect Seon-woo, In Young, me, and even the K1 Group. Don’t forget that.”
“Yes. I’ll keep that in mind, Grandpa.”
For the first time, Green received sincere advice from Park Chan-wook and nodded. Somehow, it felt like he had been recognized as a member of the family.
“I’m planning to pass on the position of CEO to In Young soon.”
“I think it’s too early to consider retirement.”
Although Seon-woo hurriedly tried to dissuade him, Park Chan-wook seemed to have already made up his mind.
“Actually, In Young is the practical representative now. I’m just keeping the seat.”
Suddenly, Park Chan-wook’s expression became sharp. It seemed like he was scolding Seon-woo and pressing for something.
“When In Young becomes the representative, it’s obvious that you’ll struggle until you secure your position. What are you going to do, Seon-woo?”
“What?”
Seon-woo didn’t understand Park Chan-wook’s intention and asked back. He clicked his tongue.
“Do you want to live as a salaried worker forever? Gee, you nasty guy!”
Suddenly, Park Chan-wook burst into anger, then got up abruptly and went into the room.
Green and Seon-woo sat dumbfounded for a while, not understanding English.
Filled with a sense of resentment toward his wife In Young, Jin Young-chul left the house and headed to meet Baek Seon-joo.
She greeted him with a bright smile. Her attitude was a complete 180 degrees different from the somewhat aggressive demeanor she had at the cafe the last time they met.
“Representative Baek, why did you ask to meet?”
“Our Congressman Jin is still as impatient as ever. Let’s have a cup of tea first.”
Yoon Seol-hee came in with tea cups. She handed them out and casually sat next to the two.
Jin Young-chul, quietly observing Baek Seon-joo, sighed inwardly. She was no less impatient than him.
“To be straightforward, Congressman Jin, join our party.”
Not surprisingly, Baek Seon-joo’s words were in line with In Young’s expectations. Jin Young-chul sighed internally.
“How interesting. Baek Representative and I have been hearing for 30 years that our paths are different.”
“Hahaha!”
Baek Seon-joo responded to Jin Young-chul’s sarcasm with hearty laughter.
“Really, when did I say such things? Oh, you stubborn guy!”
Suddenly, Baek Seon-joo, as if she had returned to her twenties, spoke freely and left both Jin Young-chul and Yoon Seol-hee bewildered.
Baek Seon-joo extended her hand to Yoon Seol-hee with a smile.
“Oh, Miss Yoon, I don’t know. Congressman Jin and I started politics together when we were in our twenties. We fought a lot and stayed up late talking about politics… ”
“Oh, I had no idea you two had that kind of connection.”
Yoon Seol-hee looked genuinely surprised. Baek Seon-joo smiled and spoke to Jin Young-chul.
“This time, let’s put aside the grudges and join our party, Congressman Jin Young-chul. Then I’ll give you the co-representative position.”
Despite being a radical proposal, Jin Young-chul showed no reaction. He instinctively knew he was the ‘top’ now.
Baek Seon-joo, who noticed this fact, smiled wryly.
“For the spokesman you cherish, Yoon Seol-hee, I’ll place her directly under you. Is that enough?”
“Representative Baek!”
Yoon Seol-hee expressed strong resistance and protested. The reason she, despite detesting the giant party, came here was solely because President Baek Seon-joo was her role model.
Baek Seon-joo also admired the ambitious Yoon Seol-hee, who resembled herself in her younger years. However, now it was more urgent to catch Jin Young-chul.
She believed that there were times when you had to give flesh and take bones. If they missed this opportunity, the second opposition party would disappear forever into history.
As Baek Seon-joo anticipated, satisfaction appeared on Jin Young-chul’s face. Jin Young-chul turned to Yoon Seol-hee and said, “Spokesperson Yoon, please vacate your seat for a moment.”
When Yoon Seol-hee quietly left, confirming that only the two of them remained, Jin Young-chul spoke directly to Baek Seon-joo.
“Do you really feel comfortable working with me?”
“What could be uncomfortable? If you just let the ruling party run its mouth a bit, we could surprisingly get along well. Experience has accumulated for both of us.”
Jin Young-chul hesitated for a moment before speaking, “As we work together, there may be occasions when we meet my wife. And our Seon-woo too.”
For a moment, Baek Seon-joo’s eyes trembled. However, she soon regained her composure.
“I haven’t even thought about that. It can’t be helped. We have to endure it.”
Despite appearing calm, Baek Seon-joo’s voice trembled. She wanted to ask but hadn’t asked the question yet, the question that couldn’t be avoided now.
“Do you know who the birth mother of that child is?”
“I don’t know. I’ve never asked. But I know that my wife isn’t his biological mother.”
“I see.”
Jin Young-chul looked straight into Baek Seon-joo’s eyes. He thought it was finally time to say what he wanted.
“I have three conditions. First, you must never let it be known that you are Seon-woo’s birth mother. Second, cooperate in involving Seon-woo in politics. Third, since Seon-woo and Yoon Seol-hee will be a couple, don’t interfere.”
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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