“When the next person comes along, I’ll take a good look and give objective feedback, so bring them to me first. Got it?”
Ji Yeon was not yet dating anyone, but she was conflicted about whether to talk about Kang Hyun or not, so she kept her mouth shut for the time being.
However, Ji Eun did not miss the change in Ji Yeon’s expression.
“You have someone, don’t you? Right?”
“Huh? No…I’m not dating anyone yet.”
“So you’re not dating yet, but there’s someone you’re interested in, right?”
“Huh? Um…should I say yes?”
“Oh~ Our Ji Yeon is capable? Who is it? What kind of person is he? Are you not going to tell your sister anything?”
Suddenly, Ji Eun started teasing Ji Yeon.
“Ahahaha, sister~ stop~ I’ll tell you.”
Ji Yeon took a breath and opened her mouth.
“We’re not in any sort of relationship yet, so don’t take it too seriously, sister. We’re just getting to know each other.”
“Really? Okay. So how did you meet this person?”
“We work at the same company.”
“Really? But you should be careful. Your exhusband and that trash are working at the company.”
“That’s true, right? I should be careful, right?”
“Of course. Even aside from that, office couples have to be cautious. If it’s not about marriage, there’s the issue of rumors. Also, if you break up, there can be talk behind your back. All sorts of complications.”
“I see…I’ll have to be careful from now on.”
“Anyway, how long has it been? Does he like you?”
“Yes, he’s interested in me. He suggested we get to know each other.”
“Have you told him that you were married?”
“Yes, I did. But he said it didn’t matter. He said what matters is how I feel.”
“A good young man indeed. I’ll give him an extra 10 points.”
Ji Yeon felt inexplicably happy that Ji Eun seemed to approve of Kang Hyun.
“But be careful. This time, look carefully and from all angles. If he comes on too strong with kisses, hit him.”
‘Huh? Kiss and rush at him? But sister, what should I do? I was the one who first rushed to kiss…’
Suddenly, she felt hot as if sweat was pouring out.
“And if somehow you end up kissing him, never! Let your guard down. Check if he’s good at kissing too. If he nonchalantly tries to go to the next level, stop him firmly.”
‘Kiss… I was so good at it that I lost my mind, what should I do, sister? And I was so happy and soft that when he tried to move on, he told me to stop…’
With each word Ji Eun said, Ji Yeon felt pricked in her heart. She couldn’t say anything and just rolled her eyes around.
“By the way, when are you leaving that company?”
“I have to tidy up a bit more before leaving. Just a little more…”
“Don’t take too long. Even if you like working, the situation is like this.”
“Uh huh, I’ll make a decision after thinking carefully. I won’t take too long.”
After about two hours of enjoyable conversation, Ji Eun said she had to go, promising to meet again, and left the house.
Ji Yeon saw Ji Eun off to the parking lot and decided to take a short walk to the first floor and strolled in the garden on her way home.
She felt so refreshed after spilling everything to her family.
Indeed, it was her family.
She had been feeling alone and miserable in the world, but even though the news was not good, she felt comforted as if she had laid down her burdens because of the understanding and empathy she received.
As if all her worries till then meant nothing.
She was truly grateful to be the youngest daughter and sister of such good people, her family.
‘Someday, I also want to meet someone like my brotherinlaw, who is good to my parents, and who loves them for a long time. I want to truly be with such a person.’
Riding on the night wind, the fresh smell of grass came along with the pleasant sound of crickets. Unconsciously, Ji Yeon sat down on a bench and closed her eyes.
The wind slipped through the large shirt she was wearing, causing it to flutter subtly.
“It feels good.”
“If you close your eyes feeling so good, what will you do if a goblin carries you away?”
“Kyaaah!”
Ji Yeon was so surprised that she screamed, and Kang Hyun slightly covered her mouth.
“Shhh! Ji Yeon, you always get surprised when I come. I’m sorry for startling you every time.”
“Kang Hyun…”
Holding her throbbing heart, Ji Yeon sat up straight.
“It seems Kang Hyun doesn’t make any noise when he moves. I had no idea you were coming this time either.”
“I guess I should have dragged my shoes and cleared my throat when I came. You were sitting with your eyes closed with such a pleasant expression, I thought you were sleeping? But when you said ‘it feels good’, I pretended I knew.”
“Were you just passing by here? It’s such a coincidence?”
“I would have liked it to be a chance encounter, but unfortunately, it’s not. I saw Ji Yeon from the balcony while having a cup of tea, so I came down because I was glad. Did I interrupt you by any chance?”
“Not at all. I was just sitting here. The night breeze is nice, there are many stars when I look at the sky, and I also like the sound of crickets.”
“And it’s also nice that Lee Kang Hyun is here. Right?”
“Huh? …Yes, that’s right.”
Both Ji Yeon and Kang Hyun laughed at the same time.
“Did you have a good day today?”
“Yes, I spent time with my family after a long time, and it was so good. I met with my parents, brother, and sister after a long time. We all gathered together for the first time in about 34 months.”
“You seem to have a good relationship with your family?”
“Yes, we all get along well. I also have a great relationship with my sisterinlaw and brotherinlaw.”
“It’s not easy to do that, it’s nice to see.”
Kang Hyun said, brushing off a strand of hair sticking to Ji Yeon’s face.
“How about you, Kang Hyun? Are you close with your family?”
“I’m a bit distant with my father and mother. Maybe because I’ve been living separately since I was young. I have a younger sister and we have quite an age difference. But she doesn’t yield to me at all. She treats me like her friend.”
Even as he said that, Kang Hyun’s face overflowed with love for his younger sister.
“It seems like you love your sister a lot.”
“That’s right. When I see her being mischievous, I want to scold her, but unfortunately, I love my sister too much. I can’t forget how lovely she looked when she was born. Tiny and curled up, she couldn’t even open her eyes, but she would slightly open her tiny mouth and cry. And a few days later, she looked me in the eyes and smiled. I guess I fell in love then. I suppose it’s the fate of an older brother with a large age gap.”
Kang Hyun said, looking pleased.
“My sister said the same thing. When I was born, I was so small and pretty, she said she almost died from cuteness. Ever since then, she always calls me ‘little one’, even though I’m thirty and should know better. Where can you find such a big ‘little one’.”
“I think I can understand how your sister feels? The moment I get to talk casually with you, Ji Yeon, I should also call you ‘little one’. Ji Yeon, or maybe ‘little one’. I can’t wait to call you like that.”
Ji Yeon couldn’t take her eyes off Kang Hyun’s face as he spoke, staring at his own face intently.
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After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
*
After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
