“If Autumn wants to, should we do that?”
Mother’s response was unexpectedly agreeable, despite my previous tensions.
On days when my paintings failed to please the Chairman, and the tension became too much, I had considered leaving the mansion. Then, she adamantly refused, insisting it would be a betrayal of the gratitude we owed…
Hee-sun, watching Autumn, cautiously broached the subject.
“I’ve heard about it too. An-san mentioned a big fight recently between the Chairman and his second grandson over the gallery.”
“…”
“That’s why I’ve changed my mind too. Autumn just graduated, maybe it’s time for us to be independent? We can repay the Chairman’s kindness in another way. We don’t have to stay in this mansion to do that.”
Hearing her mother’s complete understanding, Autumn bowed her head in relief.
Hee-sun, her face contorted with worry, wiped away Autumn’s tears with her weathered hands.
“What’s wrong, Autumn? Why are you crying?”
“…Nothing. Nothing happened.”
More than just a little heartache…
The comfort of being with her mother, who was finally siding with her to leave the mansion, made tears well up uncontrollably.
Lately, even her beloved painting failed to bring any solace.
Clearly, she had been under a lot of stress.
“Look at me, Autumn. Why cry? Talking about independence all of a sudden…”
“…Just. Being with mom, who came home early for once, made me really happy.”
A set goal. The days of enduring mounting expectations became a nuisance to someone else, unrelated to me.
I struggled, feeling constrained and constantly watched. But I shook my head, dismissing those thoughts.
Ki-tae was right. Maybe there’s a fairer, different way to repay the Chairman’s kindness.
Why bother Mom with my worries when leaving could resolve everything?
“Alright. If anything bothers you, tell me. I’ll talk to the Chairman about our independence.”
Autumn nodded in agreement.
Then, a text arrived on her phone.
Having just calmed down in her mother’s embrace, Autumn checked her phone.
It was a message from the Chairman, whom she hadn’t heard from in a while.
[Chairman: Come to the main house for dinner tomorrow evening.]What could it be about? He hadn’t called since the dispute with Ki-tae…
Puzzled but agreeing, Autumn sent a reply.
‘Wait, if I’m seeing him tomorrow…’
And then, to her still-concerned mother, she said:
“Mom, I’ll talk to the Chairman myself. He’s been a great support for my painting. It’s only right that I speak to him directly.”
Attend the dinner.
In his gallery office, Ki-tae, checking the exhibition schedule, decided it was time to prepare for the evening’s dinner.
‘Will he bring up Yun Gaeul again?’
Lately, Ki-tae had been staying in a small apartment near his office to avoid the persistent confrontations at the main house. It was a temporary arrangement until he decided to live independently.
However, the continuous summonses suggested the issue wouldn’t resolve until addressed.
Resolute to settle matters today, Ki-tae packed his things.
His decisions were firm, much like the grandfather he resembled – stubborn and unyielding. Ignoring the situation would only lead to the Chairman angrily showing up at his workplace.
As Ki-tae stood up and donned his coat, his secretary entered the office with a respectful bow.
“What is it?”
“Sir, we just received a call about a collaborative exhibition proposal from the cultural foundation. How should I respond?”
“Proceed with it. It could be beneficial for our gallery.”
“Understood. I’ll convey that. Take care, sir.”
Considering his boss’s dislike for prolonged discussions, the secretary promptly turned to leave after Ki-tae’s response. But then, Ki-tae stopped him.
“Besides the bouquet for Yun Gaeul’s graduation, did we send anything else?”
The ‘note’ often crossed his mind.
Had he included a written message? He remembered how the timid girl, who usually hesitated even to speak to him, boldly stopped him to ask about it. It was the first time he had really looked at her.
Her face paled as he inquired, a look of disappointment on her.
Why toward me?
“Uh… well…”
“Quickly, I’m busy.”
The secretary hesitated, then finally spoke, “You instructed to send something appropriate…”
“And?”
“I included a note with the bouquet, thinking just flowers might seem insincere.”
“What did you write?”
“Just ‘Congratulations on your graduation.'”
Ki-tae let out a deflated sound, which the secretary interpreted as a sigh. Anxiously, he asked, “Did I make a mistake, sir?”
“No, that’s fine. You can go.”
“Yes, sir. Take care.”
Ki-tae then got into the back seat of the waiting black sedan. He had intended to review documents for a department store brand before arriving home, but set them aside, gazing out the window at the gradually darkening sky and the bright city lights.
His mind wandered to Yun Gaeul, her cheeks flushed from alcohol, asking about the note.
Should he have congratulated her more explicitly?
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.
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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!
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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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