Married First, a Couple (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 2
However, Tae Yeon’s hope was instantly shattered by Do Jun’s voice, which followed shortly after.
“I’m truly glad to see you all like this.”
Everyone exchanged glances, trying to decipher the meaning behind those words—his tone sounded as if he were addressing someone he’d known from the past.
Do Jun’s gaze remained fixed solely on Tae Yeon, making it abundantly clear who the object of his warmth was—even without close observation.
Tae Yeon deliberately tried to avoid meeting Do Jun’s eyes. Unable to suppress his curiosity any longer, Team Leader Park finally asked,
“Could it be that among our team members, there’s someone the Director has known since before…?”
At that, Tae Yeon’s face flushed with embarrassment. Could he possibly be about to reveal his relationship with her?
She fervently hoped he wouldn’t. She had no desire to disclose her connection with Do Jun to her colleagues.
Having avoided his gaze up until then, Tae Yeon abruptly lifted her head and looked straight at him, subtly shaking her head in warning.
Fortunately—or perhaps because he correctly interpreted her silent plea—Do Jun finally turned his gaze away from her.
“No. There isn’t. I simply meant I’m happy to meet all of you, the people I’ll be working with.”
“Oh, hahaha. So that’s what you meant. We’re the ones who are truly delighted—knowing you’re so pleased with us!”
As if he had nothing more to add, Do Jun quickly turned and left the office. Team Leader Park hurried after him to inquire about the upcoming schedule.
The remaining employees simultaneously burst into praise about Do Jun.
“Wow, Yoon Ji was right!”
“Right? He’s seriously handsome, isn’t he?”
“Even while looking at him, it’s hard to believe—he’s not only incredibly young to hold the position of Director but also perfectly good-looking.”
“Shouldn’t we call the Louvre Museum in France?”
“Why?”
“Because the sculpture displayed there is now standing right here, in front of us!”
“What? Hahaha!”
All of them gushed about Do Jun in unison, laughing merrily.
Contrary to the rest, Tae Yeon showed absolutely no reaction—which Yoon Ji found odd, prompting her to ask,
“How do you feel about him, Tae Yeon?”
“Hmm?”
“The Director. Don’t you realize you’re the only one looking utterly bewildered right now?”
Turning at Yoon Ji’s words, Tae Yeon saw that every female employee present had hearts practically sparkling in their eyes.
Had they exchanged just a few more words with Do Jun, such reactions would likely vanish instantly.
Still, she saw no need to warn them in advance—and she certainly couldn’t pretend to know him.
It was an oddly complex feeling. For a brief moment, she felt pleased that her husband was such an exceptional man.
Soon, however, worry overtook her: What if her relationship with him was exposed to her colleagues?
And most bewildering of all—why had Do Jun suddenly appeared here, of all places?
At the time of their wedding, Do Jun had clearly been in charge of KK Entertainment’s U.S. branch.
Right after their ceremony, he’d immediately boarded a flight back, and unless KK Entertainment withdrew from the U.S. market entirely, there’d been no reason for him to return to Korea—he was, after all, someone deeply devoted to KK Entertainment.
Tae Yeon hurriedly pulled out her phone, opened a portal site, and began searching for “KK Entertainment.”
“Could they really have withdrawn from the U.S. market?”
But the search results said otherwise—articles reported KK Entertainment’s stock rising steadily day after day, with the latest news detailing a film contract signed with a top Hollywood star.
“Then why on earth…?”
Why would he leave such a thriving KK Entertainment to join KK Foods, a company on the brink of collapse?
There were simply too many puzzling aspects to count.
And what troubled her most was the fact that he’d returned to Korea without even a single phone call to her—his own wife.
“Could he have forgotten he’s married to me?”
The thought crossed her mind only briefly before she caught herself—such an absurd notion made her chuckle involuntarily.
Team Leader Park called out to Tae Yeon, who was sighing deeply, flustered and unsettled.
“Deputy Jin, the Director asked to see you for a moment.”
“Me?”
“Yeah.”
Everyone perked up, stretching their necks from their seats to alternately stare at Tae Yeon and Team Leader Park.
Their expressions clearly revealed their curiosity—why of all people had Tae Yeon been singled out first?
Tae Yeon awkwardly smiled and rose from her seat.
Before heading to his office, she detoured to the restroom—and upon catching sight of herself in the mirror, she gasped, covering her mouth with both hands.
“Oh dear. To meet him looking like this…”
She tried futilely to lift her rain-dampened hair upward, attempting to add volume, but it was no use.
Truly, it was the worst possible day.
[This is the timeline separator]The wood-toned office.
Reflecting its owner’s personality, it contained only the essential furniture—absolutely no extraneous décor.
Upon entering, Do Jun kept chuckling softly, as if something immensely amused him.
It had been a long time since he’d last seen his wife—ever since their wedding photoshoot and his swift departure. They hadn’t exchanged even a single message since he’d left for the U.S.
In truth, they’d only completed the legal marriage registration—nothing else had passed between them.
Her wide, startled eyes upon seeing him; her hair, grown considerably over more than a year, now swaying gently around her chest.
This was the first proper time he’d truly looked at his wife—after merely two hours together during the wedding photoshoot.
Though flustered and bewildered by his unexpected appearance, she’d instinctively clasped her hands—and there, on her finger, was still the diamond ring he’d given her.
“So you didn’t even lie about being married.”
The fact that at least one trace of him remained deeply satisfied him.
At that moment—
*Knock, knock.* A gentle knock sounded. The door opened cautiously, and Tae Yeon stepped inside.
Do Jun rose from his seat and stared intently at her. Just as in the office earlier, Tae Yeon still avoided his gaze.
“You called for me, Director…?”
“I didn’t summon you here in my capacity as Director.”
Tae Yeon lifted her head, her bewilderment plain to see. After a brief pause—rolling her eyes slightly as if sorting through her thoughts—she bit her lip and asked,
“Then why…?”
“Why ask something you already know?”
Taking a deep breath, Tae Yeon finally voiced the questions that had been weighing on her.
“Weren’t you supposed to be in the U.S., Do Jun?”
“I was.”
Her eyes brimmed with unspoken reproach: *Then why are you here?* Do Jun smiled, lifting the corners of his mouth.
“KK Foods has become such a colossal headache. Since we couldn’t just abandon it, I came to try performing CPR—if nothing else.”
“What about KK Entertainment, then?”
“It hardly seems the time to worry about me.”
She knew he was right. Due to successive scandals, KK Foods’ stock had plummeted, and its former prestige was steadily fading.
Moreover, it had failed to keep up with trends, clinging stubbornly to formerly popular products—and consumers were turning away en masse.
“Shouldn’t you be worrying whether KK Foods might disappear entirely?”
Do Jun’s cold gaze pierced straight through Tae Yeon.
He was correct. Cha Shin Dairy, Tae Yeon’s family business, supplied various dairy products to KK Foods—making KK Foods both its largest client and an indispensable partner.
Do Jun crossed his arms and tilted his head.
“Did you enjoy your freedom enough while I was gone?”
“Yes… No?”
The overly honest reply slipped out before she could stop it, prompting her to wave her hands in frantic denial. Watching her cheeks flush crimson with embarrassment, Do Jun nodded understandingly.
“What shall we do now?”
“Hmm?”
“That freedom of yours—it seems it’s coming to an end today.”
“You’re planning to move into the newlywed house, then?”
Though it sounded like a natural question, she’d blurted it out partly hoping he’d say no.
Do Jun, seemingly surprised by her question, raised an eyebrow and countered,
“Is there any reason I shouldn’t go to that house?”
“…”
“Surely not.”
Until now, they’d been speaking near the desk, but Do Jun suddenly strode toward Tae Yeon—his long legs closing the distance swiftly.
He reached her, standing by the door, in no time at all.
His sudden proximity startled Tae Yeon, making her flinch and tense up.
“You haven’t hidden a man in that house, have you?”
“What? No!”
How could he even entertain such a brazen thought? Her eyes grew even wider than before, utterly dumbfounded.
“Good. I’m relieved to hear it isn’t the case.”
“When exactly do you plan to move in?”
Anxious he might misinterpret her, Tae Yeon quickly added,
“The house is quite dirty—I should probably clean it first…”
At last, Do Jun snapped his fingers as if remembering something.
“Why haven’t you hired a live-in housekeeper all this time?”
“Hmm?”
Though the house had two floors, Tae Yeon preferred being alone in the space and had never employed a live-in helper—only an occasional cleaner who came while she was at work.
Still, she couldn’t help wondering: *How does Do Jun even know this?*
As if reading her thoughts, he answered,
“Chairman Cha mentioned it.”
“Oh…”
“That won’t be possible anymore.”
“If you’re worried about being inexperienced with housework, please don’t concern yourself.”
A brief chuckle escaped through Do Jun’s teeth.
Doubting she’d heard correctly, Tae Yeon looked up at him—his lips were tilted in a faint, crooked smile.
“Of course, for me to properly enjoy our honeymoon period, having the house entirely to ourselves would be ideal.”
“…”
“But if a live-in housekeeper is present, I won’t be able to spend time with you anytime, anywhere—and that would be rather disappointing.”
If that was the case, why not simply skip hiring a housekeeper? His next words provided the answer.
“Chairman Cha is forcing the issue—I have no choice.”
In other words, Chairman Cha himself would be sending a housekeeper to their newlywed home. Tae Yeon understood the implication perfectly:
Every tiny detail about their marital relationship—including whether it appeared healthy—would be reported straight to Chairman Cha’s ears.
And that meant—
Even at home, they’d now have to keep up this absurd charade: pretending to be a couple so deeply in love they couldn’t bear to be apart for even a moment.
Just the thought made her throat tighten, breath catching.
Do Jun glanced at his wristwatch and spoke faster.
“Did you miss me?”
“…You’re asking whether *I* missed *you*—no, whether I missed the Director?”
“I doubt you expected me as a Director. My question is—did you wait for me, as your husband?”
She hesitated, unable to reply easily. She hadn’t waited—but neither could she state that bluntly.
Seeing her reluctance, Do Jun’s eyes narrowed slightly, intrigued—he’d already discerned her answer.
“I didn’t come back to Korea because I missed you, either.”
“I suppose not.”
Hearing Do Jun’s words, Tae Yeon showed no visible reaction—not disappointment, not sorrow, nothing.
That very composure intrigued him further, prompting him to utter something entirely unexpected—something he hadn’t planned or prepared to say at all.
“Perhaps I’ll start making an effort from now on.”
“Effort toward what?”
“A relationship where we actually miss each other when we’re apart.”
“…”
“One where we become that kind of couple.”
Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife
I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!
Intro
When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.
After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.
Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.
Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.
At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.
Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.
The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.
He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.
[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]
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