By simultaneously releasing the two of them, it wouldn’t be long before they met face-to-face to work out countermeasures. Moreover, they met for an unusual reason, so he didn’t check the flowerpot due to tension. Of course, that place was a frequent spot for them.
But what use are such things now?
The video is already rapidly spreading on various portal sites.
He turned his gaze to the vibrating phone. Since a while ago, his phone had been vibrating incessantly.
The people who watched the video are probably calling to confirm if he is the one appearing as the police chief in it.
However, at the moment, his head was spinning, and he couldn’t answer any calls.
The ringing phone was irritating, and as he tried to flip it over, a familiar name appeared on the screen.
It was his brother-in-law, Kim Minjun.
“Hello.”
[No, brother-in-law! Have you seen the video?]“Yeah.”
[Is this you, brother-in-law? Everyone can tell it’s you. What’s going on? Is this manipulated?]“First, let me find out what happened, and I’ll call you back.”
“No. Not yet.”
[I can’t hide it for long, but it’s better to keep it as a secret from your wife as much as possible.]“I was thinking the same.”
[Oh, by the way, brother-in-law. Don’t worry too much. You know, I have connections in the prosecution? Even if the case goes that far, I’ll recruit a suitable prosecutor to minimize the damage for you.]Despite having squandered the investment and making a reckless move just the day before, Minjun, as family, rallied around Gyeongjun in this situation. This brought tears to Gyeongjun’s eyes.
“Thank you.”
[Sure. Hang in there. If anything happens, update me.]“I will.”
The call ended.
In the sudden situation, panic set in, but knowing that he had someone on his side, his trembling heart settled, and his mind became clear.
Yes, even if he entered the tiger’s den, he just needed to keep a clear head.
In this world, there are many guilty people who live openly after committing murder. It wasn’t fair for him, who hadn’t committed such a crime, to receive this kind of punishment.
No one harmed anyone.
He just covered up someone’s crime.
If there’s truly a person who deserves punishment, wouldn’t it be Chairman Jo?
Considering that he renewed his commitment to murder in the video, it might indeed be Chairman Jo.
Perhaps there’s a way to survive.
As the door lock opened and they entered the house, Serin, unable to conceal her excitement, turned around and hugged Taejoon.
“Saw it? You saw it too, right? Chairman Jo’s expression.”
“Saw it. And from very close up.”
“I’ve never seen Chairman Jo make such a desperate expression. He was always overly confident.”
“It wasn’t confidence; it was arrogance.”
“Hmm, you’re right. Your words. Anyway, today’s show was fantastic. It’s the first time in my life I’ve seen such a splendid show.”
“I’m glad you liked it. Shall we celebrate with a drink or two?”
“Sounds good!”
Passing through the living room, Serin went to the kitchen and took out a bottle of wine she had stored.
“Shall we open this?”
“It’s good wine. I’ll open it. Go change your clothes.”
Taejoon thought she might be uncomfortable in a dress that clung too closely. However, instead of changing her clothes, Serin leaped onto the table, which was brought forward to pour wine.
“Is this dress bothering you?”
“Not at all. But, Taejoon, aren’t you worried? Chairman Jo ran away like this. If we’re not careful, we might miss him.”
“There’s no way that will happen.”
“But how did you decipher Chairman Jo’s actions?”
“He said he’s from a gang background. I expected him to be the type who wouldn’t just sit at home waiting for the police to show up.”
Serin nodded. As she did, her black hair, flowing with gloss, swayed around her cheeks.
Taejoon hadn’t even tasted the wine yet, but Serin’s appearance made him feel a sweet intoxication.
“Anyway, thanks for agreeing to my plan. The pain we’ve endured so far is too much to end it by just reporting to the police.”
“Yeah, I agree.”
Accepting the wine glass he offered, Serin nodded.
“As much as possible, after savoring the misery of being a fugitive and finally thinking that we’ve escaped the pursuit, I want to crush that hope properly. Just like I experienced.”
That’s right. Even though he knew Chairman Jo would run away, the reason he openly let him go was precisely this.
The promised amusement park for young Taejoon was precisely for that reason.
The hope that someday he could escape from his father’s hands and live happily.
Chairman Jo ruthlessly trampled on that hope.
Therefore, Taejoon couldn’t just let the police arrest Chairman Jo like this.
That would be too merciful for Chairman Jo.
His path should be darker, more challenging, and longer. To an unknown end.
“I want Chairman Jo to suffer even more. Just getting arrested and paying for the crime won’t compensate for the pain we’ve endured.”
Serin raised her wine glass, as if agreeing.
“In that sense, let’s cheers.”
“What, for Chairman Jo’s suffering?”
“That’s a good slogan. Yes, for that damn guy’s suffering.”
As the transparent glass clinked, the red liquid swirled briefly. Then, silently, it flowed into the mouths of the two.
Today, the wine seemed sweeter.
Licking the wine off her lips with the tip of her tongue, Serin opened her mouth.
“Will you tell me where Chairman Jo is?”
“Of course. You have the right to know.”
Satisfied with Taejoon’s response, Serin finished the remaining wine. Then, once again licking her lips with her tongue, she murmured.
“Mm, the wine is really good. Am I in a good mood or something?”
Good wine was indeed true. However, Taejoon’s gaze was now fixed on Serin’s lips that he couldn’t help but notice, even more than the wine.
His gaze became languid.
Whether it was due to the wine or whether he was captivated by her.
“Want to kiss me once?”
At Taejoon’s question, Serin reached out with a slender fingertip, grabbing his tie. Then, slowly pulling his upper body towards her, she whispered.
“Really… just a kiss?”
In response to her tempting offer, Taejoon confessed from a close distance, as if his lips were about to touch hers.
“I’ve been thinking about it since a little while ago.”
“…”
“Today, for some reason, you look incredibly sexy.”
He collided his lips with hers.
It was sweeter than wine.
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.”
