‘If those ajummas and grandmothers know about it, how many people have seen the shocking live contents?’
Jeong Se-ah didn’t know, but her story was spreading far more extensively than she thought.
Especially, angry housewives were venting their anger by sharing her contents and a lot of information on various mom cafes, causing it to spread even faster.
There were more cases of divorce or separation due to an affair than she thought in the mom cafes and communities, and these people were venting their frustration by identifying themselves with Jeong Se-ah’s contents.
Of course, the target of identification for themselves was not Jung Se-ah but rather Min-woo’s ex-wife or his new fiancée, making Min-woo and Jung Se-ah the villains of the century.
Even after washing, Se-ah’s anger did not subside.
She couldn’t understand why she had to be blamed for this absurd commotion.
She was the victim!
‘I wouldn’t have known about the engagement ceremony or been able to create such content if Eun Ji-yeon hadn’t told me. My distorted anger was about to explode.’
Se-ah’s distorted anger was about to burst somewhere.
‘Eun Ji-yeon is to blame for using me! It’s not my fault! Eun Ji-yeon used me. She definitely sent the invitation. She’s trying to make me like this… Maybe she’s collaborating with Shocking Alive to ruin me!’
The misplaced anger was unreasonably directed at Ji-yeon.
‘Eun Ji-yeon can do that because she’s a rich man’s daughter, right? I won’t let Ji-yeon off. I won’t let you off!’
Se-ah, who started searching the internet again, lit up her eyes and began to find something.
Are you running again today?
“Yes, today I’m planning to run with the Running Crew. The morning running course announced today is not far from our house.”
You’ve been running every day since last week. It seems like you enjoyed running with the crew a few days ago.
“Everyone was so energetic. I feel good when I run with them, and they’re all kind, so I plan to join them occasionally.”
It’s tough when you run, but it feels refreshing after all. I want to run together next time. But, Ji-yeon, don’t push yourself too hard.
“I won’t. Is Kang-hyun still busy today?”
Today is a bit better. I’ll probably finish earlier than usual. I’ll call you later after checking the situation. If the time is right, let’s go to Gyu-sik’s senior’s restaurant together.
“Okay. Have a good day today. I miss you, Kang-hyun.”
I miss you too.
When Ji-yeon’s lips met the smartphone screen, Kang-hyun’s pleasantly laughing voice was heard.
After ending the call, Ji-yeon stared blankly at her phone for a moment, feeling the lingering emotions of the call.
Ji-eun couldn’t leave Ji-yeon, who had been thinking about quitting her job for a while.
“Don’t postpone it any longer and leave the company, Ji-yeon. Father and Ji-hoo keep pestering me about when you’ll start working. How about taking a break for about 2-3 weeks and then coming out? You have no other choice. Just decide the timing! I’ll connect you to what you want to do.”
It was a notice from her sister Ji-eun.
Driven by the desire to achieve something on her own, Ji-yeon had independently applied for internships and jobs, progressing through different companies from the internships to the next jobs.
In the case of C&C, it was a special situation, but even there, she entered according to her qualifications and worked hard, so she didn’t think she received any special favors.
“Should I work for a company run by my family?”
Deliberately or not, Ji-yeon had avoided stepping into Onyu Pharmaceuticals, the business run within her household, always contemplating the thought that had lingered in her mind.
However, a recent conversation with her friend Ha-young, whom she hadn’t seen in a long time, made Ji-yeon ponder and dream of new possibilities.
It was a long-awaited meeting with Ha-young.
Having been busy, they finally managed to set a date after exchanging only video calls and messages for a while.
After a few hours of chatting and some moderate alcohol consumption that loosened up the conversation, Ha-young asked Ji-yeon a question.
“Ji-yeon, do you have anything you particularly want to do?”
“Well… not yet. I’ve always vaguely thought that if I climb to a position where I can influence society later, I’d like to do something helpful.”
“Something helpful to society?”
“Yeah, there could be various things. But recently, I’ve developed more interest in a particular area. I’ve been thinking about creating an animal shelter. A place where stray animals can be protected and cared for, finding them new families without euthanizing them. And if possible, I’d like to train some of the promising dogs as therapy dogs to help people who are emotionally or mentally struggling. Of course, within the limits where dogs don’t experience stress!”
“That’s not an impossible story. It would be nice to create such a program, especially since there are hospitals affiliated with Onyu Pharmaceuticals.”
“I hope I can try it someday.”
“Someday? Why not try it now? Why?”
“Now?”
“Yes, now. You have the ability, and your family’s support is also available.”
“But I’m still filled with uncertainties…”
“You won’t know what you don’t know until you start. Start now, Ji-yeon. You have a clear vision, capabilities, and family support. Of course, it will be challenging at first, and there might be failures. However, many people go through such processes, learn from them, and become better.”
“…”
“Through such experiences, while facing difficulties step by step, I think you can get closer to the vision you talked about. You should consider and work on what you can do well, and what you already possess. There’s nothing you can achieve instantly. Besides, ‘later’ might be like chasing after clouds.”
Though straightforward, Ji-yeon appreciated her friend’s words since they were caring.
“If you want to try something on your own, the independence you desire without relying on your parents, I understand that too well. But don’t just get lost in that thought. Take a step back and carefully assess what you can do well and what you have. I think that’s important.”
Ha-young’s every word resonated in Ji-yeon’s heart.
“Parental support? Just don’t get fixated on it like the stupid Min-woo Cha. If there’s a possibility in what you excel at, and if there’s support from your parents available, that’s not a flaw, right? Moreover, your family. Those in the business and related areas are usually rational in their judgments. Wouldn’t it be good to seek advice this time?”
Ji-yeon slowly nodded her head.
“Eunnie and Oppa, they work at Onyu Pharmaceuticals and its affiliates, but they… you know better than anyone how hard they work.”
“Your point is valid. Instead of searching for answers from afar, I should have just looked at Eunnie and Oppa. Those two, who always give their best effort.”
Always admired parents, and Eunnie and Oppa.
They were not people who easily took things for granted based on the strength of the family.
People who always strived and made efforts were right in front of her eyes. Feeling sorry for not properly seeing their efforts due to their proximity.
“Yeah, it’s not clear yet, but I do have something I want to try. Instead of rejecting just because it’s my parents’ company, I can plan what I want to do and what I can do and discuss it with them.”
After days of contemplation, Ji-yeon finally began to visualize more clearly what she admired and dreamed of. When everything was organized, she contacted her sister.
“Eunnie, there’s something I want to share with you and get advice on.”
Though still a long way to go, Ji-yeon took her first step toward her dream.
Male lead is a Love-Obsessed Merman
When he discovers she has gone, he risks everything to pursue her on land, enduring agonizing pain to transform his tail into human legs…
One-line summary: Male lead chases female lead. The male lead’s love is a bit sick, an invincible love brain.
Synopsis
During a voyage at sea, Jiang Yang accidentally captures a merman.
Servant: I heard that mermen are fierce and brutal.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman obediently rubbing her palm like a puppy: “You call this fierce and brutal?”
Servant: I heard that mermen have no human nature.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman with wet puppy eyes, obsessively calling her ‘A Yang’ like a childish infant: “You call this having no human nature?”
With great difficulty, she releases the merman back into the sea and returns to shore.
Who would have thought that in less than half a month, the merman, who should have been freely wandering in the South China Sea, would shed his scales, endure the pain of losing his tail, transform into human legs, and come ashore to find her?
He kneels at her feet, rubbing her palm, with merman tears rolling down: “A Yang, don’t abandon me.”
_____
Please help me, I want to bring you the best possible things.
If you find any chapter or novel with poor translation and editing quality, let me know by commenting directly under that novel or chapter. I will retranslate it as soon as possible.
[Touch the gear icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to move to the next chapter if you want.]
