“Oh, don’t be modest. This gentleman is so humble. People around here praise him so much. They say we need someone honest and upright like him in politics. So, although he started, the political arena isn’t easy. No matter how excellent he is, without connections, it’s tough to survive in that field.”
Saying this, Jieun glanced at Chairman Jeong as if expecting him to promise full support. However, Chairman Jeong just showed a kind smile and nodded. It seemed like a smile that could be mistaken for agreement, but Taeeun thought it was a smile that couldn’t be read.
Contrary to expectations, when Chairman Jeong remained silent, Jieun drank a glass of water as if her throat was parched. Then, Chairman Jeong smoothly redirected the conversation elsewhere.
“What about our bachelor son-in-law? Is he still a student?”
“Yes. He is still a student!”
As if waiting for this, Jihoon answered with sparkling eyes and a firm voice.
“Okay. What’s your major?”
“Management!”
“Which university?”
“That’s…”
Jihoon hesitated. Despite the expensive private tutoring, he ended up in a third-rate university. Even though Jieun persuaded him to retake the college entrance exam, he firmly refused, stating that he could never take the exam again. With no talent for studying and terrible test scores, he didn’t have many options.
Normally, Jihoon valued going to college, but in front of them, he seemed unable to do even that. Seeing him unable to speak out of embarrassment, Jieun glanced at Chairman Jeong, wondering if he would offer wholehearted support. However, Chairman Jeong just showed a tolerant smile and nodded, his laughter seeming to say, ‘How humble.’
Unable to hold back, Yeongsuk, with her sincere feelings, spoke up, and Chairman Jeong’s gaze warned her sternly. This made Yeongsuk realize that she had unintentionally revealed her true feelings and, with a forced cough, she swallowed her words.
Then, Chairman Jeong, perhaps trying to make up for Yeongsuk’s mistake, turned his gaze to Jihoon.
“So, our son-in-law, any plans for the future? After you graduate.”
“Oh, yes! I want to work at Wooseong Group!”
“Haha. At our company?”
Chairman Jeong laughed, but Woojin was visibly bothered by the words, enough to pause his chopstick movements. His emotionless black eyes were fixed on Jihoon. In that moment, Taeeun felt her heart pounding with tension, fingertips tingling from the strain.
An indescribable tension overwhelmed her. It was utterly embarrassing to have her family act this way in such a setting.
Whether Jihoon was aware of Taeeun’s feelings or not, he continued boldly, revealing his ambitious aspirations.
“I’ve been thinking about this for a while. Since the time before discussions between my sister Min Tae and her future husband started circulating. Wooseong Group is one of the top conglomerates in our country.”
Jihoon, once again, almost casually called her by name, but after catching Woojin’s gaze, he corrected himself. Fortunately, Woojin didn’t say anything. It seemed he was holding back, considering the occasion.
“Oh, yes. Jihoon has been talking about it for a long time. He wants to work for Wooseong Electronics. This gentleman, who knows someone important there, even suggested Jihoon work there once he graduates. Even offered to secure a good position for him.”
It was a lie. But Jieun smoothly let out the falsehood as if it were the truth. Taeeun felt like she wanted to disappear into a mouse hole.
How on earth could she salvage this situation?
The contrast between her in-laws, who were trying their best to impress, and the Wooseong family members, who were observing the scene with indifference, was too stark. Even though everyone understood Jieun’s cunning intentions, the restraint in her words exuded a different kind of dignity. This fact made Taeeun even more uncomfortable.
“Not just because he’s my son, but Jihoon is genuinely exceptional in terms of character. Imagine how he must think of my half-sister. Just by observing how he treats Taeeun, you can get the answer. Nowadays, smart and talented individuals are abundant, but character education is truly lacking. In that aspect, I feel like I’ve truly succeeded. Jihoon, just looking at him, makes me feel full.”
“…….”
“Our Jihoon has been consistently involved in volunteer activities. His compassionate nature is so profound that he can’t ignore even a stray cat. Truly, where did such a son come from…”
“Lady, that’s enough.”
Interrupting Jieun, who was proudly praising Jihoon, was none other than Yeongja.
Yeongja put down her chopsticks and looked at Jieun. In Jieun’s surprised eyes, there was no discernible emotion. However, her clear voice conveyed a definite intention.
“If someone didn’t know better, they’d think it’s the son getting married today. The protagonists today are Woojin and Taeeun.”
It was a warning. A stern warning to stop the nonsense.
The solemn voice, unwavering and serious, made the air around heavy with pressure. Startled, Ji-eun couldn’t bring herself to close her mouth after attempting to speak.
However, Yeongja’s warning didn’t end there.
“Hearing this, hearing that, it’s too much. While saying you raised him like your own daughter, you draw a clear line every time, calling her a stepmother or a step-sister.”
Though short, it was a clear fact that surpassed imagination.
Ji-eun’s bewildered face turned crimson. Min Kyunghoon, who was by her side, along with Jihoon, showed signs of intense agitation, momentarily unable to find a place to fix their gazes. Then, Min Kyunghoon hesitated and opened his mouth.
“N-No, it’s just that this person is just…”
Usually, he would naturally take Ji-eun’s side, but even this was not allowed by Yeongja.
“Just? It sounds like you’ve been using that term so naturally, even in usual conversations.”
“…….”
“Calling herself a stepmother and drawing lines like calling her a step-sister, it makes Taeeun feel like an outsider beyond the boundaries of family. As if Taeeun is just a stranger beyond the family boundary.”
“I-I’m sorry. I didn’t mean it that way.”
Ji-eun quickly apologized, but Yeongja lowered her gaze gently and pointed out with an unwavering voice.
“You should apologize to Taeeun, not me.”
In her straightforward words, there was severity yet an elegant dignity. It was indeed the unmistakable demeanor of Seo Yeongja.
Ji-eun squeezed her hands on her knees until the knuckles turned white. The embarrassment made her feel a prickling sensation in her throat. But she didn’t want to apologize to Taeeun in this situation. She simply couldn’t.
As Ji-eun hesitated, the atmosphere became even heavier. Yeongja, with poise, intervened to cut it short.
“It was an off-topic meddling. I’ve raised my son Woojin as well, so I know how much such words can unintentionally hurt children. I also tried raising my nephew, so I understand how big of an impact words can have on kids.”
“Oh, yes. Yes.”
Ji-eun nodded as if conceding.
In Ji-eun’s hesitation, a fleeting joy passed through Chairman Jeong’s eyes. In fact, if Yeongja hadn’t done it, he might have done it himself. Watching Yeongja confidently dealing with the situation, Chairman Jeong shifted his gaze to Taeeun.
Despite the ups and downs on paper, he thought she had grown up beautifully, with a smile that was both elegant and pretty. Although she covered it well with her acting skills, their subtle attitudes unconsciously hinted at how Taeeun had been treated in that house.
As Chairman Jeong looked at Taeeun, his eyes softened even more.
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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