Flash Flash
As the photographer pressed the camera shutter, the outdoor lighting installed repeatedly twinkled.
In a garden beautifully decorated like a picture, Tae Yeon, wearing a white wedding dress, stood with a somewhat nervous face. The snow that fell last night added charm to various parts of the garden, making it more picturesque.
Beside Tae Yeon, Do Jun, with no expression on his face, was fiercely staring at the camera.
Although they were taking wedding photos that would remain as lifelong memories, there was no sign of excitement or exhilaration from the two of them.
It merely felt like they were people dressed in illfitting clothes.
There was also no movement from the groom to soothe the nervous bride.
“Alright, groom, bride. Please look here again.”
The photographer, more famous than a celebrity, continuously gasped as he peered into the camera lens.
And that was to be expected, for the two men and women in front of him were more impressive in person than any actor he had ever met.
No matter how arbitrarily the camera shutter was pressed, their harmonious features, which seemed to be crafted by God over many years, were elegantly captured.
“Are they not more perfect than any model I’ve ever shot?”
Wanting to capture even one more shot, the photographer pressed the camera shutter as if enchanted.
Tae Yeon maintained a slim posture that didn’t give way even next to the tall Do Jun.
Their appearances were perfect enough to not need verbal praise, but one thing did not sit well with the photographer.
Tae Yeon’s stunning face was not being captured by the camera because she was so tense.
Moreover, the fact that they behaved like strangers, unlike a newlywed couple about to get married, was clearly reflected in the photos.
“Usually, many brides and grooms get nervous when they take pictures.”
The photographer looked away from the camera lens and stared at the perfect couple in front of him.
“Just behave as you usually do together. Pretend I’m not here.”
“Yes. We should do that.”
At the photographer’s suggestion, Do Jun just nodded once, still expressionless.
The photographer expected their poses with a bright smile and excited look.
The mere thought of capturing this dazzling couple, who were standing so awkwardly, in his camera was ecstatic.
If he could capture their affectionate appearance, especially if the couple were looking at each other intimately…
It was clear that it would be more beautiful than any photoshoot he had taken in his life.
Seeing the photographer willing to wait patiently, Do Jun shifted his gaze to Tae Yeon, who was standing next to him.
And he spoke in a soft voice that only she could hear.
Do Jun’s deep bass voice echoed in Tae Yeon’s ear.
“We need to finish the shoot quickly to proceed with the next schedule.”
“Yes.”
“It seems like Jin Tae Yeon should know that we don’t have much time to waste on this kind of shoot.”
It wasn’t that she didn’t know, but adapting was tough.
It made sense, for she had not even faced the man who would become her husband, who was standing next to her taking wedding photos, for five minutes.
There wasn’t even the usual matchmaking event before the wedding.
A few calls were exchanged between the elders of the family, and pictures were exchanged, and then she received the sudden notification that the marriage was arranged.
“Sigh.”
Tae Yeon let out a deep sigh and straightened her back again.
It was the middle of a cold winter, but they were conducting an outdoor shoot due to the photographer’s opinion that the beautiful villa garden should be captured in a photo without regret.
Tae Yeon’s fingertips were subtly trembling, but Do Jun didn’t even utter a word of comfort, as if he didn’t care about her.
That was the nature of their relationship.
They were in positions where they needed each other and were supposed to just do their jobs.
And they had to cover that relationship with perfect acting so that no cracks would appear.
This was especially true for Do Jun and Tae Yeon, who had to show themselves to others.
At that moment.
The snow, which was thought to have stopped, began to fall again.
It started to flutter lightly, then gradually grew in size and started falling as heavy snowflakes.
Do Jun, after briefly glancing at Tae Yeon who was showing her arms in this cold weather, raised his hand and stopped the photo shoot.
“Let’s stop it here for the outdoor.”
And after a moment of hesitation, he added another sentence.
“Because my wife looks very cold.”
“Then let’s move inside the villa and continue the remaining shoot.”
At those words, the photographer clapped his hands as if he was delighted and started packing his equipment.
Perhaps the words Do Jun said weren’t genuinely for Tae Yeon.
He was a man who appeared so cold, it was nearly impossible to find any signs of consideration in him. It was also such a short time for any rapport to occur between the two of them.
While the photographer was gathering his equipment, Do Jun was the first to step away.
When male lead is the homewrecker
“I know she doesn’t love him.”
I’ve read the novel below twice already. Girls, I’m highly recommending it to you!
The female lead? Not a good person.
The second male lead? Not a good person.
The male lead? Willingly plays the third party, breaking up the female and second male lead’s relationship despite all the warnings from his friends—so yeah, he’s definitely not a good person either.
Basically, nobody in this novel is simple-minded or without scheming.
The female lead starts off as the male lead’s secretary, but don’t worry—later on, she takes over the company while the male lead steps back to support her. He won’t steal her spotlight, overshadow her, or dull her shine.
I love novels where men are out here snatching wigs, tearing each other down, and going to war just to win the female lead’s affection. And this is exactly that kind of novel. Most of Hai Dai Ran’s works have this dynamic. You’ll see the male characters’ emotions being pushed to the absolute extreme.
There’s even a scene where the second male lead exposes the male lead online for being a homewrecker. The brotherhood immediately gangs up on him, dragging him through the mud. I find it compelling —it completely flips reality on its head, where usually, women are the ones fighting over a man and getting torn apart by the sisterhood.
For me, female leads in the novels I read should only struggle in their careers, not in love. But if the brainless romantics in the story are all men? I have zero complaints.
I’ve pretty much read all of Hai Dai Ran’s novels and even translated all of them—her works are just my thing. I’ll slowly upload everything here. One day, when my website is official, I hope I can invite her to join as one of the star authors.
Here’s the story synopsis:
One-line summary: She is his lifelong obsession, to the point where he was willing to be a third wheel, scorned by society, just to wedge his way into her relationship with her fiancé.
Cold-hearted and indifferent female lead + Scheming and subservient CEO male lead
Intro 1:
“I know she doesn’t love him.”
With blood trickling from his clenched fist, Rong Xiu gazed at the woman before him, his eyes clouded with anguish. Hidden in the wardrobe, he had witnessed Fan Xia – the woman he desperately loved – in an intimate embrace with her fiancé. Yet his heart still yearned for her, defying all reason.
Fan Xia, the elegant and composed assistant, carried something mysterious in her eyes whenever she looked at her fiancé, Wen Lan Sheng. Strange occurrences began to surface – secret meetings with the young Gu Jin Yi, an unexplained withdrawal of 5,000 yuan… Then suddenly, her fiancé’s sister, Wen Jing, violently attacked her.
In this matriarchal society, Rong Xiu had risen to become the chairman of a powerful healthcare conglomerate, breaking through gender prejudices. But for the first time, he willingly stepped into the shadows as the other man, disregarding his friends’ warnings to become her secret lover.
Because he had discovered the truth – Fan Xia wasn’t the pure angel everyone believed her to be. And perhaps, he was the only one capable of helping her execute her mysterious plan…
Intro 2:
Rong Xiu’s biggest regret in life was missing out on Fan Xia.
He secretly loved Fan Xia for 7 years.
Watched her go public with her boyfriend.
Watched her kiss her boyfriend at their wedding.
Until that man blissfully nestled in Fan Xia’s arms, obtaining everything he could only dream of.
The crazy jealousy stripped away his hidden secret love, layer by layer, burning like wildfire.
Fan Xia, how can I have you!
【Reading and Trigger Warning Guide】
1. Female dominant, male submissive, male pregnancy
2. Male lead schemes his way to the top, male competition
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