Heegu’s ears perked up at the mention of a woman, but he wasn’t easily swayed by just one sentence. That wouldn’t befit the shrewd Kang Heegu.
“Then bring her to see your grandfather.”
“That’s why I’m asking for some time.”
“Why do you need time if you have a girl? Just bring her over.”
“I’m trying hard to win her over, but she’s not easily swayed. It’s driving me crazy.”
Heegu looked sternly at his grandson, surprised by this confession.
“What kind of well-bred girl dares to refuse my precious grandson?”
“Her family background is poor.”
Heegu listened silently, as if inviting his grandson to elaborate.
“But she herself is radiant.”
The grandson’s eyes, now narrowed, seemed to be envisioning her, not looking at Heegu.
“Her personality’s a bit fiery, but that’s all covered. She’s incredibly smart, determined, bold, and beautiful.”
Heegu also narrowed his eyes, concentrating. His usually impassive grandson was showing emotion for the first time.
Heegu knew his grandson had always disliked women due to his mother selling him out and his stepmother naming him with a character meaning ‘to die.’ He was meticulous to the point of being obsessive in his relationships, sparking odd rumors.
Heegu never pinned his hopes on his grandson’s marriage, just waiting quietly for him to enjoy his freedom, planning to arrange a strategic marriage with a suitable girl.
But now his grandson was talking about a crush.
There was one female friend he had kept since childhood, but it couldn’t be her. They had declared they never saw each other romantically, and nothing happened between them for 13 years.
Even back then, she was just an ordinary girl, not someone to trouble his grandson.
Who could it be then?
Heegu was dying of curiosity but couldn’t investigate further. If caught, the grandson might use it as an excuse to demand something.
Unaware of Heegu’s dilemma, the grandson grinned and spoke meaningfully.
“Grandpa might be surprised if he sees her.”
Heegu signaled to Mr. Go, his butler, who approached silently. He instructed him to ensure the guests were comfortable and enjoying their meal.
A modest yet elegant liquor table was set for the two of them.
After sharing a glass of strong liquor, Heegu asked what he was most curious about.
“So there’s a girl who doesn’t fall for your looks?”
“She says I’m annoyingly handsome.”
“What does that mean?”
“Jinwon said, although she acknowledges my good looks, I just irritate her.”
Heegu found the girl peculiar.
Refusing a handsome man? Well, if looks don’t work, then it’s about capabilities.
“Don’t just rely on your looks. Buy her a gift, something nice. Not something cheap like a bag, but a car, or a comfortable house.”
“If I buy her something expensive, she’ll scold me. She hates being in debt.”
If looks and capabilities don’t work, then it’s family next. Women often care more about family.
“Maybe your father should meet her family. If they’re in business…”
“No way.”
Heegu swallowed hard at his grandson’s rejection.
Why refuse something so foolproof?
“Why not?”
“She doesn’t get along with her family. She’d probably be happier if her family went bankrupt.”
Heegu’s eyes widened in surprise.
Heegu was taken aback by the girl’s apparent wish for her family’s downfall. While he wanted to respect his grandson’s feelings, he couldn’t help but find the situation somewhat unacceptable.
His grandson, currently living in the shadows like a ghost under the guise of freedom, needed to step into the sunlight soon. If he didn’t, Heegu was determined to pull him out himself. He didn’t want to leave his vast assets to his resentful daughter-in-law and granddaughter, but rather support his grandson, the largest shareholder of Seomun Group, who he planned to back strongly.
Heegu hoped for a decent, if not excellent, daughter-in-law for his grandson. A noisy home could hinder a man from achieving great things.
Carefully choosing his words, lest he push his grandson away, Heegu listened as his grandson spoke again.
“Come to think of it, she’s somewhat similar to you, Grandpa. Not exactly kind-hearted, but doesn’t do bad things either.”
Heegu’s lips twitched. Was his grandson insulting or praising him? Curiously, he wanted to hear more.
“Cough, go on.”
“She speaks her mind, hates freebies, has a strong sense of responsibility, is precise in her calculations. She’s a bit rough with her words and one of the few who dares to use physical force on me.”
The grandson’s gaze drifted towards the cane Heegu often wielded.
Then, with a mischievous smile, he added, “Just like you, Grandpa, right?”
Heegu couldn’t help but laugh, somewhat agreeing with the comparison.
Heegu realized his grandson had a way with words, mixing praise and criticism in a way that wasn’t too flattering, but still pleasant to hear. Maybe the grandson had cleverly devised this strategy, thinking Heegu wouldn’t oppose someone similar to himself.
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.”
[Touch the gear icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to move to the next chapter if you want.]
