The closer the Chuseok holiday came, the less I wanted to work. Of course, it was the anticipation of the long holiday that made it so. Even though I didn’t like to work on regular days, the symptoms became even worse when the holiday was right around the corner.
“Apparently, the team leader is going abroad.”
I started talking about the Chuseok holiday while having lunch with Baek In Ha.
“Yes. If I go to my hometown, they still press me to get married.”
Gold Miss Team Leader was quite satisfied with her life, but her parents were still pressuring her to get married.
“These days, marriage isn’t a must, you know.”
“I’m also starting to feel the pressure to get married. You’re young, In Ha, so you might not understand yet.”
“Really? Already?”
I nodded as I put some side dishes into my mouth.
“If I say I have a boyfriend, they’d tell me to bring him right away.”
“I see….”
I sighed deeply and then asked In Ha.
“What are you doing during the Chuseok holiday, In Ha?”
“I plan to go down to my hometown. I didn’t go last year because I went on a trip, so this year they’re making a fuss about it.”
She had been diligently preparing to book her train tickets not long ago. Seeing her getting ready for her trip home made the holiday atmosphere come even closer.
The office atmosphere was also becoming more festive due to the upcoming holiday.
Before Chuseok, hams were distributed to the employees as gifts, and I was about to leave the office carrying my gift.
[Dash] Going home?“Yes. I just left the office.”
As soon as I texted Ji Seo Joon that I was leaving work, he immediately called me.
“Something came up suddenly, you said.”
[Dash] Yes. The US headquarters contacted me… it’s unfortunate.“We’ll meet tomorrow, what’s so unfortunate?”
I could tell just by his voice how disappointed Ji Seo Joon was. It was cute that he felt sad about not seeing me today even though we were meeting tomorrow.
[Dash] It won’t be just the two of us.Ji Seo Joon’s sweet words made my steps lighter as I headed home.
“You’ll come early tomorrow, right?”
[Dash] Yes, I will.“See you tomorrow.”
As if Ji Seo Joon’s regret had transferred to me, I was looking at my phone after the call ended when someone called out to me.
“Moon Da Yul, Assistant Manager?”
Jung Chan Hyung, a researcher, was standing there with the same gift set.
Eek.
I hadn’t done anything wrong to this person, but I’d rather avoid him… We work at the same company, so I guess these coincidences can’t be helped.
“Hello? Haha.”
I greeted him, trying my best to hide my discomfort.
“You’re leaving work now?”
“Yes. Are you leaving now, researcher?”
“Yes.”
Then he stood next to me.
“Taking the bus…?”
“Yes, I’m planning to take the bus today.”
He checked where the bus was, and then looked back at me.
“Where are you going for Chuseok?”
“Ah. I’ve planned a trip with my family.”
“I see. I have to go to my hometown. Just so you know, I’m in charge of washing dishes.”
He briefly lifted and dropped his heel, explaining his Chuseok duties. It suited him well.
“Fortunately, my family isn’t that large, so it hasn’t been too hard. But this year, all my nieces and nephews are coming to our house.”
Jung Chan Hyung, the researcher, suddenly looked a little gloomy.
“What comforting words should I say…”
As I was pondering what to say, he burst into a refreshing laugh.
“Firstly, I plan to hide anything that they could potentially break. What should I do if I catch housewife dermatitis?”
Jung Chan-hyung extended his hand toward me, then quickly retracted it.
“Uh, rubber gloves…”
At my reply, he nodded and put his hand back. He took a moment to look at his own hand, then at me.
“Do I make you uncomfortable?”
“Huh?”
Just then, an announcement came on, signaling the arrival of the bus going toward my house. I had to take that bus, but I couldn’t just hop on and say, “I’m off!” given the current situation.
“What is it…”
Unfortunately, the bus departed after picking up passengers.
“I’ve heard the rumors too. Ah… I was scolded for feeling really sorry.”
It must be that rumor. He said, scratching the back of his head.
“It’s fine. It’s all in the past, and the rumors have mostly died down anyway.”
“Still… I don’t know why such a rumor started, but Moon Da Yul must’ve had a tough time.”
His face was filled with regret.
“I wanted to apologize, but it seemed worse if I were to approach her, so I held back.”
It wasn’t his fault, yet he wanted to apologize. Still, his words were comforting.
“Researcher Jung Chan-hyung has nothing to apologize for.”
“Even so, because of me, you were harmed…”
He lifted and dropped his heels slightly again.
“I…”
Just as he opened his mouth, another bus going in the direction of my house arrived in the distance.
“Ah, the bus is coming. I really need to go this time?”
“Ah, yes! I’ve been holding you up.”
I moved to the end of the line of people waiting for the bus.
“Have a great Chuseok holiday.”
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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