It was the peak of a sweltering summer. Exhausted by the unbearable heat, people were eagerly looking forward to their vacation dates. With the holiday season starting the following week, the anticipation was even greater.
Kim Do Jin’s wedding, which he had recently announced with invitation cards, was fast approaching. Ji Na, who had forgotten about Do Jin’s wedding amidst the hustle and bustle of office work, was reminded of it by the chatter of her colleagues.
“They don’t seem to be getting along well.”
“Isn’t their wedding tomorrow?”
“Staff Heo hasn’t been smiling lately.”
“Really? What’s happening? I’ve seen many couples break up right before their wedding.”
Hearing the whispers in the break room, Ji Na quickly returned to her seat, dismissing it as none of her business.
The MZ generation marketing plan she had been working on was now just awaiting final approval. Feeling a sense of pride, Ji Na glanced over at Jin Woo’s desk. He had been called away in the morning and was still not back.
‘Where did he go…’
Worrying if Kim Do Jin had detained him for some unreasonable behavior, Ji Na looked towards Do Jin. As always, he was staring intently at his monitor, appearing more irritable ever since Ji Na had taken over the proposal.
Staff Heo Yoon Ju’s condition seemed to worsen due to morning sickness, and she, once proud of her fashion sense, had recently been wearing only comfortable clothes to work. Her changed attire seemed to be a source of discontent for Do Jin, and their relationship did not appear as it once was.
‘Are they experiencing pre-wedding jitters…?’
Yoon Ju seemed increasingly cautious around Do Jin, no longer displaying her usual affection or initiating conversations.
‘Don’t get involved.’
Truthfully, Ji Na’s concern was only for Jin Woo. While contemplating whether to contact him, Jin Woo returned to the office.
She almost stood up in excitement to greet him but managed to restrain herself, settling for a smile instead. Noticing her gaze, Jin Woo smiled back at her, his smile as clear and heartwarmingly soft as always.
“Deputy Lee.”
As if understanding her heart, Jin Woo immediately approached her.
“I might have to leave early today.”
Surprised by his unexpected statement, Ji Na’s eyes widened.
“Oh? Are you sick?”
“No, I’ll explain later.”
Jin Woo’s words calmed her anxious mind. His low voice had a calming effect on her, almost like a magical spell.
“I’ll talk to the manager and then leave.”
“Okay.”
After tidying his desk, Jin Woo headed to the manager’s office. Some time passed, and he emerged from the office with his bag, giving Ji Na a lingering, somewhat poignant look before leaving the office completely.
Just a simple early leave, yet Ji Na felt an inexplicable emptiness. After Jin Woo left, she stared blankly at her computer screen, feeling strangely lost.
It was as if she had lost something crucial or let something important slip away. Even during lunch, she couldn’t taste the food.
“Hey, what’s wrong today? You seem so low on energy,” Ji Hye asked, sitting across from her and busily eating.
“Just tired from the heat, I guess.”
“Yeah, you’ve been working really hard lately. Can’t wait to go on vacation.”
Vacation. Just the thought of it made Ji Na feel even more suffocated.
Before breaking up with Do Jin, as they had done for the past five years, she had taken vacation on the same dates as him. And this year was no different.
“My vacation starts next week.”
Coincidentally, Do Jin had scheduled his wedding for the start of her vacation.
“Oh my, you and Manager Kim have the same vacation dates!”
Ji Hye exclaimed, unaware of the situation.
“The office will be busy next week.”
With three people away, it was inevitable. Ji Hye shook her head.
“I’m taking mine at the end of August. It’s too crowded during the peak season, can’t even tell if I’m resting or working.”
“Wise choice.”
Ji Na complimented, and Ji Hye chuckled.
“Well, I am Ji Hye.”
Jokingly bragging about her name, Ji Hye’s playful attitude made Ji Na laugh as well.
“Speaking of which, what should I wear to the wedding tomorrow? I haven’t shopped for clothes recently.”
Ji Na had no desire to attend Do Jin’s wedding tomorrow. If Jin Woo had been there, maybe it would have been different…
But not now. She felt like an empty shell, more pitiful than anyone.
“Why the long face? You liked Manager Kim Do Jin, didn’t you? Attending the wedding of a man you secretly loved?”
Ji Hye’s jest made Ji Na burst out unexpectedly.
“No! I really despise Manager Kim.”
“Whoa, okay, okay. But remember, we’re still at work.”
Discussing a superior in such a manner at a company restaurant was a bit… Ji Hye hurriedly tried to calm Ji Na down.
“Hating a superior is the fate of employees. A sad fate.”
Ji Hye murmured like a tragic heroine.
“Want to go shopping for clothes tomorrow? You know, just to have something to do.”
Ji Hye’s eyes sparkled suddenly. She definitely didn’t want to look shabby at her ex-boyfriend’s wedding.
“Sounds good.”
Male lead first thought she played hard to get, only to realize she
really disliked him
Short intro:
What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.
Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.
Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!
She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.
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At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.
This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!
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Synopsis:
Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…
A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead
vs.
An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead
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