Her complexion looked good. And today, Yool had galbijjim for lunch.
[“Did you finish your meal?”]“Yes, I cleaned my plate and went straight to the library. Of course, I drove him there myself.”
[“Ah, our Bora is the best.”]Bora had been complaining that Won Joon had stolen the luxury snacks she had prepared to give to Kwon Yool.
Seok Gu had listened to Bora’s complaints for a while, tongue-clicking repeatedly.
The two talked on the phone for a full 30 minutes, and the topic was consistently about Kwon Yool.
“Grandfather, later our driver will bring a fruit lunchbox.”
Bora was under the illusion that she was supporting Kwon Yool.
In fact, everything she had left behind was thoroughly collected by Won Joon.
Won Joon had evenly distributed them among his roommates to ensure they wouldn’t disturb Kwon Yool.
Unaware of this, Bora was always excited, thinking she was helping Kwon Yool.
“I will take care of Yool’s well-being. I plan to drop it off later without disturbing his studies.”
Then, a satisfied laugh from Seok Gu could be heard over the phone.
[“Our Bora does everything. This grandfather only trusts you.”]The compliments praising her excellence continued without end.
“Don’t worry. It benefits me as well if Yool passes the exam.”
Bora had repeatedly hinted to her family that she wanted to become more serious with Kwon Yool if he passed his exams.
Her family was also very welcoming of the genius Kwon Yool, who was well-known in her household.
Moreover, given that they were a business family, they were very pleased with the existence of wealthy Seok Gu.
Bora’s family showed considerable interest when she met with Seok Gu frequently.
Seok Gu had already dined with the heads of Bora’s maternal family, JS Fire Insurance, and her paternal family, Daesung Construction.
Of course, all of this was carried out without the knowledge of Kwon Yool.
There was no need to stress him out, especially with crucial exams looming.
“I’ll call you again, Grandfather.”
[“Ah, right. I bought a bag you said you wanted while I was at the department store.”]“Really?”
[“Come to the office this week.”]“Thank you, Grandfather.”
Seok Gu often made gestures of goodwill to Bora, who was the daughter of a chaebol family.
The amount of money one had was irrelevant.
Everyone is tempted by expensive gifts.
That was Seok Gu’s long-standing rule: control people with money, and securely tie them down.
“I’ll see you on Friday, Grandfather.”
The call between the two ended on a warm note.
Receiving a new bag as a gift, Bora felt her unpleasant feelings towards Won Joon disappear.
Defining the relationship between Bora and Seok Gu in one word was difficult.
However, one thing was clear: they were each other’s supporters.
For the sake of Seok Gu, who was distressed about not meeting his top grandson Kwon Yool, Bora willingly provided information.
Of course, there was nothing special in the details.
What classes Kwon Yool was taking, how he was doing with his friends, and whether he was studying well were all she knew.
Even so, that was precious to Seok Gu.
He was unable to meet Kwon Yool and reluctant to disturb him during his studies.
It was also hard to get detailed news about Kwon Yool, who only slept at home and left, even from his daughter-in-law Yeon Hee.
Lately, Seok Gu’s only source of information was solely Bora.
She reported every detail of Kwon Yool’s life as she casually checked on him in the study room where he studied.
Careful not to alert Kwon Yool, she came and went discreetly.
Every time she did so, Seok Gu was pleased with Bora’s sharp personality and impressive background.
The fact that she was from a chaebol family on both sides and a student at Korea University played a big role.
Bora also needed her relationship with Seok Gu.
Since he was the real power in the Kwon family, being in his good graces was a big advantage for Bora.
After all, she needed strong support to have a perfect marriage with Kwon Yool, whom she had liked since childhood.
A ‘win-win’ relationship.
It wouldn’t be incorrect to describe it as a highly transparent business for people who wanted to have Kwon Yool in their grasp.
Bora looked at the library and her lips curled into a smile.
“If I pass the final test, I should ask for an engagement with Yool.”
It didn’t seem too difficult for Kwon Yool to pass at this rate.
Because if Kwon Yool set out to do something, he would definitely accomplish it.
Bora imagined her pink future and recalled her history with Kwon Yool.
Ever since she knew nothing as a child, it had always been Kwon Yool for her.
Not once in her life had she liked another man.
Even the popular idols that everyone seemed to like didn’t stand a chance against Kwon Yool.
For Bora, the only man was Kwon Yool.
Bora’s eyes moistened for a moment as she gazed at the library.
She remembered the first moment her heart had fluttered for Kwon Yool.
The memory was still vivid, as if she could grasp it with her hand.
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.”
