“Of course, I’m curious. Aren’t I your only friend?”
“I didn’t go.”
“How did you escape then? And so unscathed?”
Usually, Sajun was completely exhausted after meeting his grandfather.
Even for someone with a high tolerance like Sajun, strong liquor was a challenge.
“I said I’d bring a girlfriend later if given more time.”
“Ah, so you’re going to get a girlfriend… What?!”
Taehui twisted to face him.
Excited Taehui contrasted with Sajun’s calm gaze.
“You hate dating and marriage. How are you going to bring a girlfriend?”
“Just date someone.”
Taehui wanted to ask him.
What about me, your only female friend?
“Kang Sajun, you’re not planning a fake relationship, are you? That’s not right.”
She knew Sajun was capable of such a scheme.
He exploited her willingness to be his ‘fool’, keeping her by his side like a friend.
If he made a friend that way, why not a girlfriend?
My goodness, am I now competing with a fake girlfriend? That’s absurdly worst-case.
As she was bombarded with thoughts, Sajun frowned and retorted.
“What do you think I am?”
When Taehui clamped her mouth shut, Sajun sighed.
“Taehui, I’m overwhelmed with just you.”
“…….”
“I don’t want to be bothered with having several people by my side. So, Min Taehui.”
Sajun paused momentarily.
As Taehui waited silently for him to continue, Sajun resumed with an unexpectedly serious look in his eyes.
“You’ll have to be the one I date.”
At this timing, his words seemed unfairly manipulative.
Coming over with corn porridge when I’m sick, touching my forehead, asking if I’m in pain. Creating an awkward atmosphere by commenting on how soft and tender my lips are. Then getting all shy himself. Stirring up my softened heart like that.
As Taehui stared in disbelief, Sajun flashed a charming smile.
“It’s not an order. Just think about it.”
It was ridiculous, unbelievable. Yet, there was also relief and happiness. Maybe I’ve been waiting for Sajun to say this to me first.
Despite knowing I had to refuse, I was still overjoyed. Though I hate to admit it, I truly was.
“No matter what I do, I wish it was with you, Min Taehui.”
Kang Sajun really was wicked.
On a day like today, when my spirit is weakened, he relentlessly punches straight at my heart, making me want to agree to everything.
“Ha ha, madam. Please look kindly upon our Taehui. I’ve sent you a few photos, right? Not only does she have a beautiful face, but she’s also tall and slender, could’ve been a celebrity. But since she’s never missed being top of the class, we had to focus on her studies.”
Seontae was on the phone enthusiastically for the past ten minutes.
“She’s working as a space designer now, but of course, she’ll quit once she gets married to support her husband. Ha ha!”
Curious, Yeonseo asked her mother Okhee in a soft voice.
“Mom, who is dad talking to and praising sister like that?”
“He’s speaking to Madam Jang, a very famous matchmaker in these circles. Looks like your dad is finally arranging a match for Taehui.”
“Suddenly?”
Yeonseo’s eyes widened in surprise.
“Suddenly? At 29, a woman should be married and have kids already. We’ve registered that filthy bloodline on our family registry, so she should be grateful. Your father has been waiting because she used Sajun as a shield.”
“Then do I have to start seeing matches next year too?”
“How can you compare yourself to Taehui? I will choose carefully and marry you off. Don’t worry.”
“I want to marry Sajun oppa.”
Hearing Yeonseo’s soft muttering, Okhee put down her teacup.
“Darling, you don’t choose a man for marriage based on his looks.”
“Chi, Mom, you married Dad because of his looks.”
Which is why I’m regretting it now. But I can’t say that. Okhee’s gaze shifted to her husband Seontae.
Despite approaching sixty, he still had a good physique and was a handsome man.
But apart from his looks, there was nothing to see in him. That’s why she fell for him.
“Yeonseo, there are only two things you need to look at in a man.”
“What are they?”
“Wealth and how well he listens to you. Then you’ll have a happy marriage.”
“But Sajun oppa has a good house and wealth, right?”
Okhee sighed lightly at her daughter’s words.
“He doesn’t like you.”
“I can make him like me.”
As Okhee was about to say how difficult that would be, Seontae, having ended his call, plopped down beside her.
“Hyeseok…”
“Woman!”
Okhee snapped back, and Seontae quickly averted his eyes.
After all these years, he still behaves like this.
As Seontae sat silently, watching her, Okhee asked him sweetly.
“What did Madam Jang say?”
“I’m just flabbergasted! Asking about the dowry limit. What’s with these business families!”
“Why not look elsewhere? Like, say, the finance sector?” Okhee calmly suggested, noticing Seontae’s perplexed look.
“Finance sector?” Seontae asked, puzzled.
“Yes, like capital. Managing funds is as impressive as investing. Wouldn’t your father appreciate that? I’ve heard there’s quite a stir about the interest rate hikes. I didn’t tell you, but the eldest son of Daejin Capital seemed quite taken with Taehui. He was smitten at first sight when he saw her photo.”
Seontae’s face instantly hardened.
“Why did you show Taehui’s picture?”
Seontae, not the brightest but fiercely protective of his paternal authority, was clearly offended by Okhee’s action without his permission.
“I was boasting about Yeonseo and ended up showing Taehui’s picture too. If we’re to find her a good match, I have to play my role as a mother properly. Who else will take her in warmly if I despise her?”
Seontae’s expression relaxed slightly at Okhee’s explanation.
“You’re smart as always. But Daejin Capital’s chairman is from a gangster background, right? And I heard their eldest was sued for domestic violence by his wife.”
Yeonseo quickly interjected, following Okhee’s cue.
“Dad, really. Do you think sister Taehui would tolerate being hit by a man? She’s dealt with Sajun oppa for over a decade; she’d easily tame such a man and live confidently.”
Seontae nodded in agreement but seemed slightly uneasy.
“It’s still a shame about Sajun. There’s no one with a better background in politics or business than him. It’d be great if Taehui could catch him. Give her another chance?”
Okhee then cozied up to Seontae, wrapping her arm around his.
“Then let’s proceed with the matchmaking and talk to Taehui. If sweet words could sway her, she’d have had something with Sajun long ago, right?”
“Right, Dad. And who knows? Hearing about sister’s matchmaking, Sajun oppa might realize his feelings for her.”
Both mother and daughter, trying to persuade Seontae, shared the same thought.
Min Taehui must never end up with Kang Sajun, a situation too bitter to imagine.
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
