Do-hun’s brows furrowed in apparent displeasure at Do-ha’s relaxed entrance.
“Unlike some, not too busy, I see.”
“Do-ha, long time no see.”
“It has been. How have you been, sister-in-law?”
Yoon-seo wished Do-hun wouldn’t display his inferiority and jealousy in front of Do-ha, but she was relieved that Do-ha seemed unfazed by his brother’s jibes, responding without any visible irritation.
“Same as always for me, but I see you again after the department store last time, cousin-in-law.”
“That’s right, brother. Uncle, long time no see.”
Despite being a simple exchange of greetings, a subtle tension enveloped the four. Onlookers began to take notice, their interest piqued by the combination of the competent second son and the less capable elder son, known to have been sidelined early from the succession race.
Despite changing times, the old custom of passing the conglomerate to the eldest son still persisted. Hence, the succession planning of Gilmyung Group under Chairman Yoon and the sibling rivalry incited by Mibon Group always made for a hot topic.
“Wow, with all these eyes on us, can we even have a proper conversation?”
“I just came to say hello, so I’m about to leave.”
After finishing his conversation with Do-hun, Do-ha grabbed Haeyeon’s wrist as if he was done, but paused at a sneering voice from behind.
“Haeyeon, I heard you’re working now. Are you sure you can handle it?”
Do-hun’s tone was unusually serious, whether in mockery or sincerity.
“…”
“…”
Do-ha, turning around, faced his brother without responding, their expressions meeting – one impassive and the other slightly amused.
Their silent stand-off in the midst of the host family’s event, already an object of curiosity due to their intriguing relationship, attracted even more whispers among the guests.
Then, a clear, resonating voice broke the silence.
“Yes, uncle. What reason would I have not to work?”
Haeyeon replied, slightly lifting her lips, breaking the brothers’ silent battle. She didn’t know why Do-hun behaved like that, but she didn’t want Do-ha to be the subject of gossip using her as an excuse.
“Well, that’s true.”
At Haeyeon’s light-hearted response, Do-hun shrugged off the matter. As the conversation wrapped up, Haeyeon led Do-ha away, and Yoon-seo internally sighed in relief.
‘Surprisingly tame today.’
While Do-hun’s quietness wasn’t typically a good sign, it was a relief for the day. After their subtle confrontation, Do-ha, led by Haeyeon, reached the center of the event.
“Don’t worry about what uncle said. You don’t need to keep it inside.”
“Am I the one who should be taking care of you, but you’re comforting me?”
Do-ha touched his eyes affectionately at Haeyeon’s thoughtful gesture, who then burst into genuine laughter, unlike the smile she had for Do-hun.
In the midst of the crowded venue, they managed to create a moment of warmth, but soon Do-ha was surrounded by people who had been waiting to talk to him. Haeyeon, caught up in the mix, finally managed to escape.
“Phew, I finally got out.”
Leaving Do-ha behind amidst the crowd, Haeyeon moved away.
As she distanced herself from Do-ha, other conversations reached her ears, especially about the aggressive rise of CH Mice’s CEO and his management style.
“Did Chairman Cha take over the Changwon Convention Center too?”
“That’s the largest event venue in the region! I heard Yurion PCO is furious about losing that deal.”
“Exactly. They were grinding their teeth over losing it this time.”
Do-ha, always the center of rumors and gossip, became the subject of various stories among the people in just a short time.
Given the situation, Haeyeon, standing near them, discreetly eavesdropped. However, she soon left the spot, finding the conversations either irrelevant or already known to her from her research.
Her true purpose for attending the event was different.
“Thank you.”
Heading towards her intended destination, Haeyeon accepted a glass offered by a staff member and found the person she had been waiting to meet – a figure as prominent as Do-ha and thus easy to spot.
Even from a distance, the tall man in a dark gray tuxedo with a light silver tie and standout black cufflinks complemented his lean figure and sharp features perfectly.
“Ah, let’s talk later. I’m sorry.”
As Haeyeon approached, the man recognized her and courteously excused himself from his ongoing conversation. His every move was polite and dignified.
“Haeyeon, it’s been a while.”
The man, Lee Yoon-ho, greeted her warmly, his smile bright and voice cheerful, genuine in his expression. Unlike the classically handsome Do-ha, Yoon-ho, with his long, non-double eyelids and trademark gentle smile, always exuded approachability and friendliness.
However, his smile also concealed a persuasive force, reminiscent of a splendid python – a trait he seemed to share with his sibling, Lee Soo-rin. Both had a deceptive exterior hiding a venomous interior.
“Hello, Yoon-ho.”
Male lead is a Love-Obsessed Merman
When he discovers she has gone, he risks everything to pursue her on land, enduring agonizing pain to transform his tail into human legs…
One-line summary: Male lead chases female lead. The male lead’s love is a bit sick, an invincible love brain.
Synopsis
During a voyage at sea, Jiang Yang accidentally captures a merman.
Servant: I heard that mermen are fierce and brutal.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman obediently rubbing her palm like a puppy: “You call this fierce and brutal?”
Servant: I heard that mermen have no human nature.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman with wet puppy eyes, obsessively calling her ‘A Yang’ like a childish infant: “You call this having no human nature?”
With great difficulty, she releases the merman back into the sea and returns to shore.
Who would have thought that in less than half a month, the merman, who should have been freely wandering in the South China Sea, would shed his scales, endure the pain of losing his tail, transform into human legs, and come ashore to find her?
He kneels at her feet, rubbing her palm, with merman tears rolling down: “A Yang, don’t abandon me.”
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