But, as Chairman Jung said, if what he did to help Seo-woo survive in the entertainment industry was distorted, how the world would perceive this story was too obvious. It would be nothing more or less than a messy connection between a conglomerate and the entertainment industry.
It was a perfect story for both Seo-woo and him to fall together.
“If you get married, Park Seo-woo will change. And the scandal will naturally fade away.”
As Chairman Jung brought a small teacup to his lips and spoke, the big aunt, Yeong-ja, who had been silent, handed him a photo.
“You know, Han Sung Group’s second daughter, Go Ji-hye. I heard she’s your university classmate.”
Woo-jin’s chilly pupils turned towards Yeong-ja.
Unlike the two aunts who divorced without children, Yeong-ja, who divorced and had no children, had raised Woo-jin in place of his deceased parents when he was young, becoming a mother-like figure to him. However, between the two who had grown distant over time, there existed an unbridgeable gap.
A relationship filled with love and resentment.
“Marriage is a business. In that sense, Han Sung Group is the most perfect partner for our Jangwon.”
Woo-jin burst into laughter, looking at Yeong-ja continuing her words with an indifferent expression despite the fierce gaze.
Yeong-ja, managing Jangwon Department Store, outlets, and various cultural businesses, was the daughter who most resembled Chairman Jung among her three daughters. Her business acumen and meticulous personality pursuing perfection made her stand out.
However, it was laughable that such Yeong-ja presented a profile of Go Ji-hye to him.
“Our aunt has lost her mind.”
“What did you say?”
“Or perhaps Director Lee, your sub-manager, didn’t do his job properly.”
Woo-jin tossed the photo of Go Ji-hye he had been holding onto the table.
“Yes. Go Ji-hye and I attended university together in the United States. So, I know Go Ji-hye better than anyone.”
“…….”
“Go Ji-hye had a very complicated relationship with Jangwon Construction’s second son. And I still occasionally run into that second son at gatherings.”
Without eyes that can see, even if it’s a hastily arranged marriage like this.
Tsk.
“As for me, Aunt.”
“…….”
“I never chew gum that someone else has already chewed.”
Although Yeong-ja’s face hardened menacingly, Woo-jin, unfazed, locked his suit button and stood up. Then, Yeong-hee hurriedly approached him.
“Hey, hey, Woo-jin. Is it going like this? What about the marriage then?”
“Give Director Park the profile. Not Go Ji-hye.”
“Will you really do it?”
“Yes. I will. However, it’s my marriage, and the woman who will be my wife, so I will make the choice, not the aunts.”
As Woo-jin left the reception room, he drew a clear line.
Marriage, it’s just a formality.
In fact, it wasn’t a bad idea. It was a marriage that would happen eventually, and advancing it a bit wouldn’t change anything. Moreover, if he married now, it might serve as an opportunity for the scandal to die down naturally, and Seo-woo might settle her feelings.
In that sense, now was the perfect timing.
But why did a bitter feeling keep overflowing through his throat? Woo-jin, who came out, took out a cigarette to suppress his emotions.
But the cigarette couldn’t console his heart. His mouth felt gritty as if he had chewed on grains of sand. It was because of someone who was painfully missed.
-“I thought it was fortunate. That I could be by my brother’s side like this. That’s all I can do.”
Used and taken advantage of because of her,
-“I really think it’s fortunate.”
Someone who died because of her.
A week later, late in the evening.
Even in the car heading somewhere after work, Woo-jin kept holding onto his phone. It was an extension of his work.
“[Although the policy announcement hasn’t been made yet, it seems the situation will unfold in a direction we don’t want. And if the contract extension doesn’t go through, we might have to relocate the factory in China.]”
“Why wait? Start preparing to withdraw now. What’s the use of lingering when it’s not working out? Let’s fold cleanly and get ready to move.”
[Yes. I understand, Director.]The call ended, but Woo-jin was deeply troubled. Once a country that shouted ‘Welcome’ with cheap labor, China had gradually changed its attitude and began pushing out foreign investors one by one. No matter how good the conditions were, it was useless. Because socialism, not capitalism, overwhelmingly dominated policy.
Of course, Woo-jin had been slowly preparing for the factory relocation since the signs began to show two years ago. However, this time, he chose to diversify rather than invest everything in one country. The initial capital wasn’t insignificant, but in the long run, it was more stable.
“Darn it. This is why I dislike dictatorship.”
Although the preparations were in place, relocating overseas factories was not the only headache. Overtime would be inevitable for a while, and overseas business trips would also be frequent.
His head hurt. And his heart was troubled.
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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