On Jin Young-chul’s 60th birthday celebration, Green, with the help of Hana, dressed elegantly in a hanbok and headed to a prestigious hotel in Yeouido.
She secretly hoped that her husband Sunwoo might come, but he ended up not showing up.
Although she understood with her head that he was busy, she couldn’t help feeling disappointed. Jin Young-chul, who had just lost an election, was incredibly sensitive at the time.
‘It would have been perfect to hide behind Sunwoo, even if he’s just a nominal husband.’
Despite feeling extremely uncomfortable under the scrutiny of her hawk-eyed father-in-law, she couldn’t miss the only daughter-in-law’s presence at the 60th birthday party.
“You don’t have to stay long. Just show your face for a bit and then you can leave.”
In-yeong, knowing her son’s eccentricities, volunteered to be Green’s shield. It was thanks to her mother-in-law that Green could muster the courage.
Entering the hotel banquet hall, Green first looked for her mother-in-law.
“Mother, what should I do?”
“Just stay with me and greet the guests. Since we couldn’t invite anyone to the wedding, there will be many relatives meeting you for the first time.”
In-yeong, pleased with Green’s beautiful hanbok attire, introduced her to relatives and Jin Young-chul’s acquaintances.
Everyone curiously looked at Jin Young-chul’s daughter-in-law, who was kept hidden due to a private wedding.
“Auntie, why did you hide such a virtuous daughter-in-law until now?”
“It was hurried because Sunwoo was busy. We’ll make sure to greet you often from now on.”
“I was disappointed not to see Sunwoo today, but it’s nice to meet his wife.”
While In-yeong and the relatives were chatting, Green dutifully helped with seating arrangements and performed her daughter-in-law duties. That was until an unwelcome guest arrived.
“Father? What are you doing here?”
Spotting her father Han Mun-taek, Green was shocked and quickly pulled him aside. Fortunately, In-yeong was away greeting politicians from the ruling party.
“Of course, I should come to celebrate my in-law’s 60th birthday. What, you thought I wouldn’t?”
Seeing Green anxious about being spotted by her in-laws, Han Mun-taek looked displeased.
“Enjoying life as a rich daughter-in-law after abandoning your father? Lucky you.”
“Who abandoned whom? You wanted this marriage, remember?”
“Hmph, did I know Sunwoo would stand me up on the wedding day? Where is Jin Sunwoo? Isn’t he supposed to be here today?”
“He didn’t come. He’s still in France.”
“That heartless man, not even attending his own father-in-law’s 60th? Do you have his number? Give it to me.”
“I only hear from him through his secretary. I think I’m being blocked by the in-laws. I haven’t been able to call him at all.”
Han Mun-taek looked skeptical at Green’s firm gaze, but she was not lying, although slightly exaggerated.
“Damn it! I was completely fooled by that family. This is a scam marriage!”
“You’re one to talk. You threatened me into this marriage. Do you know Sunwoo has been paying for mom’s hospital bills? Don’t make trouble here and cut off that support too. Please leave.”
Green’s mention of the hospital bills softened Han Mun-taek’s stance. With longing eyes towards the banquet hall, he eventually turned to leave.
“How dare you show up here?”
Suddenly, an angry shout from Jin Young-chul came from behind. He was visibly drunk.
Green closed her eyes in despair, but Han Mun-taek greeted him with a sly smile.
“Ah, my dear in-law! Happy 60th birthday. May you live long and prosper.”
“Live long and prosper? You’re the one shortening my life. How dare you talk about prosperity?”
Jin Young-chul’s furious gaze shifted from Han Mun-taek to Green.
“When the congressmen with grown daughters were all eager to marry off their daughters to our Sunwoo, what a mess this has turned into. Look at this journalist acting like my in-law!”
Jin Young-chul’s anger escalated as he spoke, and he suddenly grabbed Han Mun-taek by the collar. His ferocity was so intense that even Han Mun-taek, who had seen his fair share of rough situations, was taken aback.
“In-law, no, Congressman Jin. Please calm down for a moment.”
“Shut up. Get out of here, you bastard!”
“Ouch!”
Finally, Jin Young-chul dragged Han Mun-taek by the collar and threw him down.
“Like father, like daughter! Once I find evidence to prove my innocence, you’ll both be eating prison food.”
As Jin Young-chul caused a scene, all eyes in the room turned towards them. Everyone was shocked and murmuring, but nobody dared to intervene with the drunken Jin Young-chul.
Click-clack.
Then, In-yeong appeared amidst the sharp sound of her high heels. She glanced around and approached Jin Young-chul as if nothing had happened.
“Honey, the Speaker of the National Assembly is arriving soon. Shouldn’t we tidy up the place a bit?”
In-yeong’s composed voice seemed to sober Jin Young-chul up. He realized that causing more trouble here would only be like spitting while lying down.
“Go wash your face and come back.”
My Step-brother Is Obsessed With Me (Female-dominant)
A gentle female protagonist vs pitiful in the early stage, and a sick male protagonist in the later stage
Cheng Songer transmigrated into the body of a vicious cannon fodder female supporting character with the same name as her in a female-dominant novel.
In the original story, the cannon fodder female supporting character was inhumane, committing domestic violence, gambling excessively, being lustful, and even wanting to sell her stepbrother to a brothel for money.
As luck would have it, she just happened to transmigrate at this time.
Seeing Cheng Qingzhi biting his lip, enduring the tears in his eyes, looking pitiful, her heart softened.
She stuffed the money back into the Madam’s hand and reached out to him.
“Brother, come home with me.”
