Couples in Love (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 11
On the day of Jin Young Cheol’s 60th birthday banquet, Green—dressed elegantly in a hanbok with Hanna’s help—headed to a luxury hotel in Yeouido.
She secretly hoped her husband, Sunwoo, might show up, but he ultimately said he wouldn’t come.
Though she rationally understood he was busy, she couldn’t help feeling disappointed—after all, Jin Young Cheol, having just lost the general election, was now in an extremely sensitive state.
‘Even if he’s just my husband in name, it’d be perfect to hide behind Mr. Jin Sunwoo at a time like this.’
It was deeply uncomfortable facing her glowering father-in-law, but as the only daughter-in-law, she couldn’t possibly skip his milestone birthday celebration.
“You don’t have to stay long. Just briefly hold your seat and then leave if you need to.”
In Young, well aware of her son’s quirks, volunteered as a shield—which gave Green the courage to attend, thanks entirely to her mother-in-law.
Upon entering the hotel banquet hall, Green immediately 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’ll be many relatives you’re meeting for the first time.”
Seeing Green in her beautiful hanbok, In Young smiled contentedly and introduced her one by one to relatives and Jin Young Cheol’s acquaintances.
Everyone stared curiously at Jin Young Cheol’s daughter-in-law, whom he’d quietly married in a private ceremony.
“Sister-in-law, why have you kept such a lovely daughter-in-law hidden away all this time?”
“Sunwoo was so busy we had to rush the wedding. From now on, I’ll be sure to pay my respects regularly.”
“I was disappointed not seeing Sunwoo today, but meeting you makes me happy.”
While In Young chatted amiably with relatives, Green diligently played the role of daughter-in-law, helping guide guests to their seats—until an uninvited guest appeared.
“Father? What are you doing here?”
Spotting Han Moon Taek, Green was startled and quickly dragged him to a quiet corner. Thankfully, In Young had stepped away to greet ruling party lawmakers.
“Of course I’d come to congratulate my in-law on his 60th birthday. What, am I not welcome here?”
Seeing Green anxious about being seen by her in-laws, Han Moon Taek scowled disdainfully.
“Is it nice living as a rich man’s daughter-in-law after abandoning your own father? Has your luck finally turned?”
“Who abandoned whom? You’re the one who wanted this marriage!”
“Hmph! How was I supposed to know your husband would run off on your wedding day? Where’s Jin Sunwoo? He should be here today, right?”
“He didn’t come. He’s still in France.”
“That heartless bastard! Doesn’t even show up for his own father’s 60th? Do you have Mr. Jin’s phone number? Give it to me.”
“I only get updates through his secretary. I don’t know if his family blocked me, but I haven’t spoken to him once by phone yet.”
Han Moon Taek looked at Green skeptically, but her gaze remained steady—because, though slightly exaggerated, everything she said was true.
From experience, he knew his daughter wasn’t lying.
“Damn it! I’ve been completely duped by this household. This marriage is outright fraud!”
“You’re in no position to talk—you were the one who threatened me first. You know Mr. Jin Sunwoo’s been covering Mom’s hospital bills, right? Don’t make things worse with the in-laws and risk cutting off those payments. Just go home.”
At the mention of hospital bills, Han Moon Taek’s bluster deflated. Casting a lingering, reluctant glance around the venue, he finally turned to leave.
“How dare you show your face here? Do you even know where you are?”
Suddenly, Jin Young Cheol’s angry shout rang out from behind. He was already quite drunk.
Green squeezed her eyes shut in despair, but Han Moon Taek quickly put on a sly smile and greeted him cheerfully.
“Oh! My esteemed in-law! Congratulations on your 60th! May you enjoy eternal health and longevity!”
“Longevity? How dare the man who’s eating away at my life wish me long life?”
Jin Young Cheol’s furious glare shifted from Han Moon Taek to Green.
“All those congressmen with marriageable daughters were desperate to marry their girls to our Sunwoo, and this is what I get? A fraud like you pretending to be family!”
The angrier he became, the more violently he spoke—until he abruptly grabbed Han Moon Taek by the collar. Even Han Moon Taek, seasoned through countless battles, was flustered by the ferocity of it.
“In-law—no, Congressman Jin—please calm down for a moment.”
“Shut up! Get the hell out of here, you scoundrel!”
“Ouch!”
Jin Young Cheol yanked Han Moon Taek forward and shoved him hard to the ground.
“You frauds, father and daughter! Just you wait—I’ll find proof of your innocence one day, and then you’ll both rot in prison.”
Jin Young Cheol’s outburst drew everyone’s attention. The crowd murmured in shock, but no one dared intervene with the drunken congressman.
Click-clack.
Just then, Park In Young arrived, her heels tapping sharply against the floor. After quickly surveying the scene, she approached Jin Young Cheol as if nothing had happened.
“Dear, the Speaker of the National Assembly will be here soon. Shouldn’t we tidy things up a bit?”
Her calm voice sobered Jin Young Cheol instantly—he realized causing any more commotion here would only make things worse.
“Go wash your face.”
His aggression deflated, Jin Young Cheol shot a quick glance at Green and Han Moon Taek before hurrying away.
Afraid even her mother-in-law might misunderstand, Green rushed to explain.
“Mother, I didn’t contact my father—he came on his own.”
“I know. It’s best you leave now.”
Green had so much she wanted to say, but words failed her—so she simply nodded.
‘I miss Mom.’
The loneliness of life in her husband’s family, without him by her side, washed over her again. It was a day when she missed her mother more than ever.
*****
When Park Chan Wook’s birthday arrived, Green went to visit Hanna early in the morning.
After the disaster at Jin Young Cheol’s banquet, her sole goal today was to get through the event without any trouble.
Understanding Green’s anxiety, Hanna had already cleared her entire schedule and spent a full five hours pouring all her skills into styling Green.
When Green complained the dress was too short, Hanna easily brushed it off. Seeing the final result, Hanna’s face lit up with complete satisfaction.
“Green, don’t be shocked.”
Leading Green in front of a full-length mirror, Hanna radiated pride—but Green just stared wide-eyed and speechless at her own reflection for a long moment.
“Hey, Hanna… no matter how I look at it, this outfit feels way too much. Should I change into something else?”
Standing before the mirror in a bright red mini dress reminiscent of a tulip, Green looked helplessly embarrassed.
Though not from a traditional luxury brand, the designer was quietly popular among the upper class.
The only problem was that while the dress perfectly blended cuteness and sexiness, it felt a bit too revealing.
The skirt was so short it fully exposed her well-shaped legs, and the off-the-shoulder design might look practically naked to conservative elders.
But Hanna disagreed.
“Nowadays, middle and high schoolers wear even shorter skirts. And it’s kind of hot today—showing shoulders is fine.”
She pulled Green’s hair into a neat ponytail and added playful curls to the sides.
“Honestly, this would be too much on a daughter-in-law—but it’s perfect on a granddaughter-in-law. Granddaughter-in-laws are supposed to be cute and charming, after all.”
Hanna also fastened ruby earrings and a ruby necklace onto Green, and placed an adorable tote bag shaped like a traditional silk pouch in her hand.
“Oh my goodness, Han Green—you’re absolutely adorable! I could just take a bite out of you!”
Though she was utterly charmed by the Green she’d created, Hanna held back from hugging her—afraid all that hard work might get ruined.
“You’re tough and determined. I told you to lose five kilograms—and I never thought you’d actually do it in just two months.”
“Well, you said you’d have trouble finding clothes for me if I didn’t slim down, right?”
“And you’ve kept it off for nearly a year without yo-yoing—that’s amazing! They say never associate with people who quit smoking or lose weight—but since you look so gorgeous, I’ll let it slide.”
Thanks to Hanna’s proud gaze, Green regained a bit of confidence and stole another glance at the mirror.
“It’s really okay? After how terribly things went at Father’s 60th, I really want to do well this time.”
“Is your father-in-law seriously a sociopath? What right does he have to grab you like a rat? Ridiculous!”
“But my father showed up uninvited—of course Father-in-law was angry.”
“Then he should’ve grabbed your father—not you!”
Green still vividly remembered Jin Young Cheol’s cold stare that day, even though she’d arrived dressed beautifully in hanbok.
As Jin Young Cheol’s only official daughter-in-law, she’d ended up alone and ostracized—scolded by her father-in-law without her husband present, drifting awkwardly among relatives.
Ever since that day, she hadn’t been invited to any events related to Sunwoo’s paternal family. Occasionally, she’d attended ruling party lawmaker family gatherings in In Young’s place—but even then, Jin Young Cheol completely ignored her.
‘Just don’t let it get to me. I’ll do the bare minimum and leave.’
Though she’d held her ground despite Jin Young Cheol’s coldness—out of respect for In Young’s request—she couldn’t help but feel wounded inside.
Just thinking about meeting her father-in-law at today’s birthday party for Park Chan Wook already made her heart race.
Sensing Green’s unease, Hanna asked worriedly,
“Will your father-in-law be coming today too?”
“He probably will. He’s Grandfather’s only son-in-law, after all.”
“If he says anything rude to you again, don’t just take it—clap back!”
“Hey, how can I do that?”
Green shot Hanna a playful glare—but thanks to her friend’s fierce defense, her mood lifted slightly.
Hanna launched into an avalanche of praise, hoping to boost Green’s spirits.
“Seriously, Han Green—you’re something else! I never expected you’d take your in-law duties so seriously. If it were me, I’d have flipped the dining table at my father-in-law at least twelve times and stormed out by now.”
“It’s not that I like my father-in-law. If I were to speak up against him, Mother would worry. Sunwoo’s only request was that I make sure Mother stays at ease—I can’t break that promise.”
Green’s eyes grew calm yet resolute as she recalled her promise to Sunwoo.
“Thanks to marrying Sunwoo, I no longer worry about money and can properly care for Mom. I’ve also escaped my father. Since Sunwoo’s kept his promises so well, I want to do my absolute best to keep mine too.”
“That’s right, Han Green. Today’s guest of honor is Director Park Chan Wook—just stick close to him. There’s no way your father-in-law, no matter how clueless, would dare scold his daughter-in-law in front of his revered father-in-law!”
“Ugh, Grandfather isn’t exactly an easygoing man either.”
“Hmm… so you’re dodging a jackal only to stand beside a tiger?”
Hanna’s apt metaphor made Green burst out laughing. At least there was some comfort in the fact that the tiger—who’d once been so terrifying she could barely breathe around him—was growing slightly less intimidating over time. Admittedly, only just a tiny, tiny bit.
“Hanna, I’m heading out now!”
“Go do great. Don’t lose your confidence—you look absolutely stunning today.”
With Hanna’s enthusiastic cheer, Green confidently tucked Park Chan Wook’s birthday gift under her arm and hurried toward Pyeongchang-dong.
Male lead first thought she played hard to get, only to realize she
really disliked him
Short intro:
What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.
Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.
Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!
She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.
*
At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.
This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!
***
Synopsis:
Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…
A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead
vs.
An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead
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