“This time, it’s for couples or those with partners, so make sure to come with your partner,” Sungwoo added, taking a sip of his beer.
Dojun let out a sigh as if expressing disbelief. How many times had he heard that phrase everywhere today?
“Who said that?”
“Who else? The alumni association president.”
“What’s the point of a divorced person talking about bringing a partner?”
Dojun sighed at Sungwoo’s words. He suddenly recalled receiving a flood of mobile wedding invitations.
“You don’t know? That hyung is getting remarried soon. Didn’t you get the wedding invitation?”
Dojun sighed. Now he remembered the seemingly spam-like mobile wedding invitations.
Sungwoo tasted his beer with a slightly bitter expression. “Anyway, he used to be into architecture, then shifted to interior design, and did a few broadcasts. People change a bit, you know. He’s marrying a woman who’s a famous beauty creator on YouTube. She’s also 14 years younger. How proud can he be?”
Dojun couldn’t understand it at all.
“Why would a 14-year-younger beauty creator who’s doing well on YouTube want to marry a man who got divorced for having an affair?”
“Well, because she was the one who had the affair.”
“Ah…”
Only now did Dojun seem to understand.
“Anyway, make sure to bring your partner. If not, they say they’ll impose a fine.”
“If you want to brag, do it alone. Why drag others into it?”
“That’s his special skill. Doing something showy while pretending not to show it. By the way, is Dajeong coming this time? She said she would last time we met.”
Recalling the conversation they had at Myeonghan Distribution the last time they met, Sungwoo’s eyes sparkled.
“Dajeong… she probably won’t come.”
The much-anticipated sports day had dawned.”
On the way to kindergarten, Dajeong looked at Siu, whose eyes were sparkling in the rearview mirror.
“What are you most looking forward to, Siu?”
Siu thought for a moment, then opened his mouth, “I’m looking forward to relay racing. Siu practiced running a lot!”
“Oh, really? Then let’s make sure Siu and Mom win first place.”
“Yes!”
When they arrived at the kindergarten and parked the car, a luxurious sedan that followed caught their attention. The passenger window of the stopped car rolled down, and there was Sol, sticking her face out.
“Siu!”
“Oh! It’s Aunt! Aunt!”
As Siu jumped with joy when he got out of the car, they exchanged greetings. Hong Junho, who was smiling widely from the driver’s seat, and Sookhee, sitting in the back seat, were also visible.
Lastly, in Sookhee’s hand, who got out last, there was a large lunchbox. Dajeong asked, “Mom, what’s all this?”
“I woke up at dawn and made some kimbap.”
When she asked for a little something to fill the vacant seats, she brought a bunch of kimbap.
Dajeong couldn’t help but look apologetic. “Oh, dear, the kindergarten provides lunch as a buffet. Why bother?”
“Hey! Is Mom’s kimbap the same as a buffet? A buffet is a buffet, but Mom’s kimbap is a must for picnics or sports days.”
Dajeong chuckled at Sol’s straightforward words. Then, Junho, who followed, brought a hefty cooler from the trunk.
“Thank you for coming, Mr. Junho.”
“You’re welcome. Remember when we were young? But is Junghyuk here yet?”
“Well, I told him to come and cheer if he’s free, but… I haven’t received any other messages.”
As it was a significant event, the kindergarten was bustling with families and event organizers.
In front of the entrance, a long tent was set up, and beneath it, seats were arranged for the foundation director and key guests. There were also crowds of reporters from the city hall and local broadcasters.
Along the edges of the field, which served as the center of all the games, long tents were set up, and participant and spectator areas were separated by tent colors designated for each class.
Under the carrot-colored tent, tables reminiscent of banquet halls were arranged.
“Dajeong, our spot is here!”
Sol, who spotted something, shouted. On the banner placed on the table, it was written:
「Rabbit Class / Siu’s Family」
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.”
