“Huh. Maybe because he’s Kwon Jae-hyung’s son. Unnecessarily similar.”
The tall Kwon Yul leaned on Jae Suk’s shoulder.
“Aunt will fall for our Seo Yeon, too. She’s such a nice person.”
“That’s right! Mom.”
At Ho Jin’s shout, Jae Suk sighed even more deeply.
“Then one more thing.”
“Speak.”
“Don’t tell Father that we met because of Seo Hee. He might get angry and not only reject the marriage but also dislike Seo Hee.”
Jae Suk ordered a thorough control of the situation until the end.
“Don’t worry. I won’t say anything.”
“Me neither. Aunt.”
“Ah, what’s all this about? Okay, I get it.”
Finally getting Jae Suk’s permission, the elated Ho Jin jumped up in his place. Then Kwon Yul and Seo Yeon also embraced Jae Suk like a sandwich.
When the surprised Jae Suk looked at Seo Hee, he raised his thumb.
As the surging emotions passed like a tide, Jae Suk spoke.
“Seo Hee, you go in with Yul. Let us women talk a bit.”
“Shouldn’t I take Seo Yeon with me?”
Protectively, Kwon Yul pulled Seo Yeon towards him.
“Should I worry that I’m mistreating Seo Yeon while helping?”
“You never know. You’ve been treating my sister-in-law well since earlier. But for our Seo Yeon… hmph!”
Caught off guard by the warm atmosphere, Seo Yeon quickly covered her mouth at his explosive remark.
“Yul, why are you like this?”
Seo Yeon whispered towards his black eyes. She added a message for him to be careful, and with an awkward smile, she smoothed things over.
“I’m fine, Aunt.”
When Seo Yeon signaled for him to leave quickly, Jae Suk’s command to go out finally came.
“Aunt, our Seo Yeon.”
“Here’s Ho Jin. Why worry?”
“Yeah. Yul, I’m really okay.”
As Seo Yeon gestured for him to leave quickly, Kwon Yul couldn’t take his eyes off her and kept hesitating.
“Hey, Kwon Yul! Let’s go quickly. Ho Jin, tell Mom to buy lots of delicious things.”
While Seo Hee and Ho Jin exchanged cool greetings, Kwon Yul still couldn’t let go of Seo Yeon’s hand. Eventually, he was pulled out by Seo Hee.
“Shall we change the atmosphere a bit?”
“Aunt, would you like to go to a cafe that celebrities often visit?”
“A cafe?”
Seo Yeon exchanged meaningful glances with Ho Jin. Then, with an elbow on each side, they warmly embraced Jae Suk, who had no daughter.
“Why on earth are you coming here on a complicated Saturday to buy something?”
Following Kwon Yul’s suggestion to go to the department store, Seo Hee followed with a disapproving click of her tongue.
“A ring.”
“A ring?”
“Hyung, aren’t you going to propose?”
As if never thinking about it, Seo Hee’s already pale face turned even paler at Kwon Yul’s words.
“What! Already?”
“Before setting the wedding date, you should propose first, right? Isn’t that so?”
Unable to refute Kwon Yul’s logical words, Seo Hee couldn’t argue.
“If you have such plans, you should discuss it with Hyung. If you only propose to Seo Yeon and not to our Ho Jin, what will become of me?”
At the thought of a situation she didn’t even want to imagine, Seo Hee shuddered.
“So I’m saying it now. I’ve already looked at a few designs.”
“Ha. This meticulous guy. Where should we go? Lead the way quickly.”
Feeling rushed as Seo Hee almost missed mentioning something important, Kwon Yul pointed to a famous luxury store.
“That one is the most classic. Hyung, also consider it.”
Kwon Yul was already familiar with the world of jewelry when he chose couple rings before.
He recited the names of top diamond brands and representative lines as if he had studied extensively.
Seo Hee, feeling hurried as if she were cramming for an exam, listened intently to Kwon Yul’s words.
The store was filled with a variety of gemstones.
As if practicing for the real thing, Kwon Yul headed towards a separate display case. Seo Hee, afraid of losing Kwon Yul, only looked at his broad shoulders and followed him.
“I’d like to see engagement rings.”
“Do you have a preferred design?”
“Round brilliant cut and cushion cut. The material should be platinum with over 2 carats.”
Kwon Yul was so familiar with the subject that he could name specific products, not just rings brought out by the clerk.
‘How is he so skilled?’
Watching Kwon Yul talk to the clerk without any reservations, Seo Hee silently admired his thorough preparation.
“Hyung, do you like anything?”
“Huh? Uh, this one?”
Kwon Yul, gazing at Seo Hee’s fingertip, chuckled.
“Why don’t you like it?”
“Wouldn’t this suit Hyungnim better?”
Kwon Yul recommended a style that would suit Seo Hee while asking for her opinion.
Seeing that what Kwon Yul picked looked prettier than what she chose, Seo Hee glanced at the clerk. The clerk nodded in agreement.
Then, suddenly, one important issue flashed through her mind.
“Yul-ah, wait a moment. Let’s talk.”
Seeking quick consent, Seo Hee grabbed Kwon Yul’s arm and pulled him aside.
“Why? What’s wrong?”
“Yul-ah, how much are you planning to spend?”
“The price?”
“Yeah. Our Ho Jin has been discriminated against and grew up being treated unfairly. Everything should be fair.”
Since they were best friends, to avoid any comparisons, the budget for the ring also had to be similar.
“I like the one in the middle and the one on the right. Those appeal to me.”
“Ha. Kwon Yul. Those are the most expensive ones. What will I do if you choose those?!”
“Can’t choose a ring for a lifetime and be cautious at the same time.”
Kwon Yul, only saying logical things, annoyed Seo Hee.
“Then, choose between those two first. Our Ho Jin has beautiful fingers, so any ring will suit him.”
“I want to visit another store once more.”
“Where again?”
Pointing with his finger, Kwon Yul indicated a store on the opposite side.
“Oh! That person.”
“Huh?”
“We met at the exhibition. Hyunwoo’s company president, Choi Minhyuk.”
Instantly, Kwon Yul’s eyes grew cold.
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
