A call came to the gallery office.
Rrrr……. Rrrr…….
Director Park paused his urgent work and answered the call. He responded cheerfully,
“Yes, this is TS Gallery.”
Usually, people who directly call the gallery were art collectors who enjoyed viewing or inquiring about the next exhibition schedule to see or purchase paintings of their favorite artists. Or perhaps, they were inquiring about the schedule.
However, contrary to Director Park’s expectations, the caller introduced herself first.
“I am Secretary Kim Min-joo, directly under Vice Chairman Se-hyun Electronics.”
‘Se-hyun Electronics Vice Chairman…?’
Director Park’s eyes widened at the sudden revelation of such a significant title.
The woman who introduced herself as the vice chairman’s secretary promptly stated her purpose.
“Our Vice Chairman is interested in the paintings of the artist affiliated with TS Gallery. Can they be purchased separately?”
Director Park concealed his surprise at her words and calmly responded,
“As you know, we have quite a few affiliated artists. May I ask which artist’s painting the Vice Chairman is interested in?”
“Yes. It’s the painting of Yoon Ga-eul.”
Ga-eul again.
Lately, there had been occasional calls inquiring about Ga-eul’s paintings. Perhaps the influence of her recent second exhibition, which ended quite splendidly, and the recent article titled ‘The Emergence of a Genius Painter,’ played a significant role.
However, Director Park had not yet discussed matters with Ga-eul.
Despite his slight confusion, Director Park provided a plausible response.
“We haven’t had a chance to discuss with the artist yet, so I can’t give an immediate answer. Also, since we’ve just finished the exhibition, there may not be extra paintings available for sale.”
“Oh, is that so?”
It seemed she thought there were paintings available for immediate purchase.
The woman’s voice trembled momentarily as she inquired again.
“When is the next exhibition? Our Vice Chairman really wants to purchase Yoon Ga-eul’s painting.”
In response to the somewhat earnest request, Director Park scratched his head.
The schedule for a significant exhibition is usually planned in advance at the beginning of the year. Therefore, there was still quite a bit of time until the next exhibition.
However, inquiries about her paintings had been too frequent lately. Even people who were presumably familiar with her were asking about her paintings… What should he do? Director Park smiled confidently and replied,
“I’m sorry, but I need to check with the CEO and get back to you.”
Hastily ending the call, Director Park immediately called the CEO.
During this time, Ga-eul spent days taking care of Poll at Ki-tae’s suggestion and enjoying some well-deserved rest.
She continued to draw every day to maintain her senses, but she still enjoyed a leisurely break.
During this period, Ga-eul received a call from Director Park.
[Director Park: Ga-eul, it seems we need to start preparing for the next exhibition now.] ‘Hmm? Was the next exhibition schedule originally planned around this time?’While tilting her head, Ga-eul counted the number of paintings placed in her studio. Although she hadn’t completely let go after the exhibition, several paintings she had drawn in between were already completed.
She didn’t feel particularly burdened, but it was somewhat puzzling that talks of the next exhibition were coming up so soon after finishing the second one.
Ga-eul voiced her curiosity to Director Park.
[Already? What is the schedule for the next exhibition?]In response, Director Park brought good news.
[Director Park: Originally, we planned to take the next exhibition a bit more leisurely, but there have been inquiries about purchasing Ga-eul’s paintings, so we are considering advancing the schedule.]My paintings? Surprised by the unexpected news, Ga-eul widened her eyes for a moment. Soon, a bright smile spread across her face.
‘Wow, it seems my efforts have paid off.’
Caught up in the joy, Ga-eul didn’t immediately send a reply. Instead, she received another lengthy text.
[Director Park: It seems the people who came to buy Ga-eul’s paintings last time left empty-handed. They expressed regret and inquired about the next exhibition schedule. Perhaps it’s influenced by recent articles. So, we’re thinking of planning the next exhibition a bit earlier as soon as Ga-eul is ready. Of course! Please don’t feel too burdened, and if it seems too much, we can stick to the original plan.] [Sure, Director Park. I’ll prepare as soon as possible.] [Director Park: If you find it difficult, be honest and let us know.] [I will.] [Director Park: Alright. Take care.]After sending the reply, Ga-eul hastily grabbed her sketchbook and headed to the annex.
Inquiries about her paintings were flooding in. Despite the caution not to feel burdened, she wanted to meet the expectations.
Despite the tight schedule, a pleased smile appeared on Ga-eul’s face.
As the time for Ki-tae to finish work approached, he called Ga-eul.
Male lead is a Divorced Husband
She said to him: “Tell me, what makes you like me? I’ll change it!”
Liu Changning transmigrated into a female cannon fodder character in a female-dominant novel.
After reading the first half of the novel’s plot, the first thing she did upon transmigration was to divorce the Pan Jinlian-style male protagonist she had just married.
She indulged herself, pretending to be ugly and poor.
But as time passed, the way that man looked at her became more and more unusual…
Liu Changning was dumbfounded: Tell me, what makes you like me? I’ll change!
――
This lifetime, Pei Yuanshao was rejected by the same woman twice!
The first time, she drove him away. Forced by the situation, he endured the waves of anger in his heart, yielding and humbling himself.
That person lay slanted on a rocking chair, her sallow face emotionless: “If you don’t want a divorce, go cook!”
Pei Yuanshao’s face was dark and gloomy: “You!”
The second time, after the crisis in Jinling City was resolved, the new emperor sent someone to pick him up. He turned around, stammering: “I… I have to go. If you keep me…”
That person lay on the kang bed, her back to him, as if she had long anticipated this day, crisp and clear: “Goodbye!”
Pei Yuanshao was so angry his fingers trembled: “You… you!”
The mission of family and country made him restrain himself, averting his eyes and turning to leave this broken household.
Two years later, they met again. Seeing her ethereal face, his body shook like a sieve.
“She was originally a ‘she’!”
At the Qionglin Banquet, the top scholar of the imperial examination, a talented person with exceptional speech and conduct, all the unmarried young gentlemen from aristocratic families looked at her with shy and timid eyes.
The peerless imperial official Pei Yuanshao felt the anger in his heart erupt. He pointed at the woman surrounded by the crowd at the Qionglin Banquet, his thin lips slightly curled: “Little sister, I wants that person to be the wife-master of my Mingde Prince Manor.”
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