Married First, a Couple (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 6
The place Do Jun entered was a pharmacy he had just stepped into after opening the door.
Not long after, Do Jun emerged holding a bag stuffed with something.
It was a highly incongruous item compared to Do Jun’s elegant designer suit.
Once seated in the car, Do Jun pulled a medicine box from the white bag. Then, following the pharmacist’s instructions, he opened the correct dosage, placing the pills onto his large palm.
His hand offering the medicine was gentle, yet his expression remained icy and rigid.
It was just like that day during their wedding photoshoot, when Tae Yeon looked cold and he kindly draped his suit over her.
“For now, I think it’s best you at least take this.”
“Thank you.”
Tae Yeon reached out to pick up the pill.
The pill was so tiny that her fingers, as she tried to grasp it, brushed against Do Jun’s palm.
Though it was just a trivial touch, her fingertip tingled strangely where it met his hand.
Tae Yeon quickly snatched the pill and drew her hand away.
Do Jun showed no change in expression, as if he hadn’t even noticed her fingers brushing his palm.
“This happened because Chairman Cha insisted on sending an assistant unreasonably. I’m sorry.”
At his courteous apology, Tae Yeon offered one in return.
“I was too awkward this morning. Pretending to gaze at you like a loving partner turned out to be a bit challenging. I’m sorry.”
She smiled awkwardly, seemingly sincere in her apology.
Do Jun stared intently at her face.
He knew all too well that her claim—that it was difficult to mimic gazing at a lover—was a lie.
He’d have to get used to her spouting lies as effortlessly as breathing, despite that innocent-looking face.
With that thought in mind, Do Jun softly murmured in a low tone,
“You did well. After all, you even kissed my cheek.”
“That wasn’t a kiss… it was a peck.”
At her precise correction, Do Jun let out a quiet chuckle.
“Alright. Let’s just call it a peck, then.”
Do Jun opened the medicine himself to make it easier for her, placing it gently onto her palm.
Then he remained silently still, as if waiting until she finished taking it.
After placing the pill in her mouth and swallowing it, Tae Yeon nodded, indicating he could now drive off. Do Jun smoothly started the car.
“If you still don’t feel well later, I’ll call Dr. Kim.”
“No, it’s just indigestion—I don’t need that.”
“Keep monitoring your condition and let me know. I’m worried.”
*Worried.*
It was a word that felt oddly distant, given their current relationship.
*Why do I even feel worried about her?*
That thought only lasted a moment before the answer suddenly dawned on him.
Most likely because if she fell ill, it would severely limit her ability to continue acting out this charade.
He decided to settle on that explanation.
Just as Do Jun’s car, enveloped in silence, neared the company building, Tae Yeon urgently reached out and pointed toward a crosswalk.
“Please drop me off up ahead.”
“Do you need to stop somewhere?”
“No. If we arrive together, people will undoubtedly find it suspicious.”
Upon hearing that, Do Jun hesitated briefly, then wordlessly changed lanes toward the spot she’d indicated.
After letting her out, he sped off without a trace of lingering hesitation.
“Haah.”
A sigh escaped through Tae Yeon’s crimson lips.
This ten-minute walk to the office was her only moment of freedom.
What had once been an utterly ordinary routine had begun unraveling since yesterday.
Breathing in the fresh air instantly eased the suffocating tightness she’d felt whenever she was with Do Jun.
Tae Yeon walked as slowly as possible toward the office,
wishing, even if just a little, to delay the moment she’d have to face him again.
Upon seeing Do Jun arrive, Secretary Choi spoke up.
“Did you drive yourself in today?”
“Yeah.”
“Starting tomorrow, I’ll come pick you up as usual.”
Do Jun didn’t immediately respond to that.
Until now, Secretary Choi had always accompanied him for every commute, as receiving briefings during transit was one of Do Jun’s standard work practices.
But he could no longer stick to that routine—because of Tae Yeon.
Regrettably, the first person who came to mind upon hearing Secretary Choi’s suggestion was Tae Yeon.
He imagined how uncomfortable she’d feel if they all rode together in the same car—and was baffled by the fact that *he* was even considering this.
Tae Yeon clearly didn’t care about him at all; she was probably just giggling with some other man in her head.
“She ought to realize how much I’m doing for her.”
“Sir?”
“Never mind. Secretary Choi, for now, don’t worry about my commute.”
Secretary Choi didn’t press further, having judged that Do Jun needed private time to talk with Tae Yeon.
“Understood. Since the department head is now in Korea, they’ll likely make their move soon.”
“That’s probable. Surveillance here is quite effective. Locate that reckless idiot who delivered the forged documents properly.”
“Yes, Department Head.”
Once they found the culprit, he wouldn’t let them off lightly—Do Jun silently vowed.
“What time is the meeting regarding the new product?”
“It’s scheduled for two p.m. today.”
“Alright. You may go.”
Two p.m. today—the time when KK Foods’ new business division would convene for the new product meeting.
Which meant he would see Tae Yeon’s face again at that time.
Strangely, he found himself looking forward to it—curious about what kind of expression his wife would wear while working.
[This is the timeline separator]Three people entered an upscale Korean fine-dining restaurant.
Once inside their private room, they burst into loud laughter, apparently delighted just by looking at each other’s faces.
After ordering the most expensive course, Hye Suk spoke first.
“Mr. Cha, you’re aware he’s returned to Korea, right?”
President Jin furrowed his brow deeply and replied,
“I heard just yesterday. Why didn’t Tae Yeon share this with us earlier? Tsk.”
“She probably didn’t know herself.”
“What? So Mr. Cha and she haven’t been in contact all this time?”
“Seems that way. That girl never does anything properly.”
Hearing them speak ill of Tae Yeon, her twin sister Tae Jin subtly lifted the corner of her mouth, then leaned affectionately against Hye Suk and pouted,
“Mom, frowning like that’ll give wrinkles to your pretty face.”
“Well, we can’t have that. I need to start taking better care of myself now, so people will say I look beautiful at our Tae Jin’s wedding.”
“You’re already stunning, Mom.”
Tae Jin kept beaming brightly. Then, as if suddenly recalling something about Tae Yeon again, she scowled sharply.
“I’d hate to admit to anyone that Jin Tae Yeon is my sister.”
“Right? Even though we’re sisters, how could she be so different from you?”
As Hye Suk let out a heavy sigh, Tae Jin once again stroked her hand soothingly.
“You’ve got me—you can always rely on me, Mom.”
“That’s right. I don’t know what I’d do without you… How about we go on a little date after lunch, my dear?”
“Sounds good.”
To any observer, they looked like a perfectly happy family—
and there seemed to be no space for Tae Yeon within it.
Even as the ordered dishes arrived and they began eating, the three kept casually disparaging Tae Yeon like side dishes. President Jin mumbled between bites of braised ribs,
“So why is KK Foods in such disarray?”
“Still, since Mr. Cha came back to Korea aiming to revive KK Foods, Chairman Cha probably doesn’t intend to abandon it.”
“Invite Mr. Cha and Tae Yeon over to the house soon.”
“I was planning to anyway. While having a meal, try subtly bringing up Cha Shin U-Yeop’s legacy with Mr. Cha.”
As Hye Suk placed a well-grilled rib onto Tae Jin’s plate, she gently urged her to eat more.
“Oh dear—if our precious daughter had ended up marrying Mr. Cha, what would we have done?”
“Right? Mom, apparently his homecoming party is happening soon too.”
“Oh dear! Where?”
“Where else but some club, obviously? He’s such a low-class man—surrounded by women, riddled with scandals.”
Together, Tae Jin and Hye Suk clicked their tongues in disapproval.
“If it weren’t for the potential business advantage, we’d never be entangled with them.”
“Exactly. Aside from his decent looks, he’s utterly unremarkable, isn’t he?”
“Well, even his looks—I mean, our daughter is far more precious.”
Hye Suk affectionately patted Tae Jin’s bottom and gazed at her with adoring eyes.
Only Tae Jin existed in Hye Suk’s vision.
Tae Yeon, her own daughter, crossed her mind exactly once—
when considering Cha Shin U-Yeop’s legacy and the upcoming project with KK Foods.
[This is the timeline separator]At two p.m., Do Jun attended KK Foods’ new business division meeting.
Everyone stiffened as they greeted him.
“Alright, let’s begin.”
At Do Jun’s cue, Team Leader Park stepped forward to lead the meeting. Each member took turns presenting their prepared proposals.
Do Jun, clearly unimpressed, let out a heavy sigh as he listened, causing the atmosphere in the meeting room to grow even heavier.
Finally, it was Tae Yeon’s turn. Do Jun, seemingly harboring zero expectations, leaned deeply back in his chair and shut his eyes tightly.
Yet even seeing this, Tae Yeon didn’t flinch—she confidently stepped forward, projected her proposal onto the screen, and began presenting.
“Given the high public interest in dieting, I thought KK Foods could develop a new product aligned with that trend.”
The new product Tae Yeon proposed was konjac rice—rice made entirely from konjac. Do Jun asked again, clearly puzzled,
“Konjac rice?”
“Yes. By enriching it with health-beneficial ingredients while keeping calories low, I envisioned this product capturing diet-conscious customers.”
This was the complete opposite of the expected move—everyone anticipated she would propose a new dairy-based product leveraging Cha Shin U-Yeop’s existing lineup.
Do Jun leaned forward and gestured for her to continue.
“One version blended with mixed grains like oats, barley, and brown rice; another seasoned with fermented soybean paste—for a total of two concepts.”
Unlike other team members who offered only vague ideas, Tae Yeon’s proposal was nearly flawless—so thorough that they could proceed to product development discussions immediately.
Do Jun looked as stunned as someone who’d just been hit on the head, rubbing the back of his neck while focusing intently on her presentation.
After Tae Yeon finished, the lights in the meeting room were turned back on.
Though she didn’t appear overtly nervous, Tae Yeon gave an awkward smile and looked toward Do Jun.
Team Leader Park and all other members gave her thumbs-up, silently cheering her on.
“I’ve heard you well. After further review, we’ll select one of today’s proposals for the new product launch.”
Do Jun left the room first.
Whether he approved or not—his true feelings remained utterly inscrutable.
[This is the timeline separator]Back at her desk, Tae Yeon’s office phone rang while she was working.
“Yes, this is Deputy Jin Tae Yeon from the new business division.”
—Come to my office for a moment.
It was Do Jun.
As Tae Yeon tilted her head in confusion and set down the receiver, her colleague Yoon Ji, seated nearby, asked,
“Who was that?”
“The department head.”
“What does he want?”
“He asked me to stop by his office briefly.”
“Guess your proposal was really impressive, huh?”
Still dazed, Tae Yeon knocked on the door to Do Jun’s office.
After hearing “Come in,” she entered—and saw Do Jun intensely focused on some documents, not even glancing up.
“You called for me?”
Only then did Do Jun finally set down his pen and rise from his seat. He approached her closely and stared directly into her face.
“It seems there’s quite a lot about you that I didn’t know.”
When yandere male lead believes she loves him — but she never did
“How dare you!”
“How dare you make me love you, only to cast me aside as nothing more than a friend?!?
“I will never accept that.”
“I will never let you return to him.”
“Even if I have to burn myself to ashes.”
“Even if I must shatter my purity, my dignity, my very soul.”
“I will never let you escape me!”
This was the first novel that introduced me to the matriarchal genre. I’ve read it three times already!
At first, the male lead despised the female lead. Later, he misunderstood that she liked him, so he condescendingly and reluctantly reciprocated her feelings.
Then, he suddenly discovered that she was kind to everyone in the same way, and there was already someone she cherished in her heart, and that person was not him.
The male lead couldn’t believe it, he became angry and crazy. He was determined to capture her body and heart by any means necessary.
Synopsis:
Want to see how a green tea bitch male lead falls in love with the female lead?
Want to see how he flirtatiously pursues the female lead?
Want to see how he gets slapped in the face repeatedly?
The male lead is a green tea bitch, a poisonous lotus, jealous, ruthless, unscrupulous, with a venomous heart, and he’s also a delusional maniac.
The female lead is righteous, positive energy-filled, kind, a holy mother.
Let’s see how two people with extreme personalities come together~
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