On the first day of the broadcast of “Elegant Family,” Se Kyung’s schedule started in the morning. After shooting a short promotional video for the internet, she finished an interview with Writer Gong in the afternoon.
“Has it been hectic for you recently?”
Once the journalist left and only the two of them remained in the meeting room, Writer Gong asked. It wasn’t just about the drama promotion schedule. Without directly mentioning it, he was subtly inquiring about the troubles Se Kyung had been through because of Lim Ju Hee.
“A bit. You must have been surprised too, right? With the negative articles coming out just before the broadcast.”
“Well, compared to what Se Kyung went through, it was nothing. The content was unexpected and shocking, but I knew the Se Kyung I know isn’t like that.”
Taking a sip of coffee, Writer Gong continued.
“So, just ignore what Director Cha nonsensically said about it being a noise marketing tactic. He may talk like that, but he was actually quite worried about Se Kyung.”
“I know. I felt a bit guilty causing trouble after those articles, but hearing him say that made me feel a bit better.”
“It’s good you see it that way. Frankly, Director Cha can be a bit silly sometimes and his good intentions get misunderstood.”
Writer Gong playfully criticized Director Cha while defending him.
“You said you and Director Cha were university classmates, right?”
“Yes. A tiresome connection, indeed. Who would have thought I’d end up working with him after graduating?”
Though he said that, there was no team that matched their fantastic teamwork. They had already completed two successful projects together.
“I heard from a staff member that you also did a promotional variety show shoot recently?”
“Yes. I went on it at a friend’s suggestion.”
“That married friend’s show, Couple’s Dream?”
“Do you watch that show, Writer Gong?”
“Not regularly, just occasionally. Curious about how others live. That couple is pretty funny, especially with the husband screaming during yoga in the morning.”
I ended up screaming doing that yoga too…
“You must have had a tough time in many ways. You did well. Now, we just have to get through today’s first airing.”
“That’s what I’m most worried about.”
Se Kyung sighed with the weight of the world on her shoulders. Writer Gong patted her shoulder with a smile.
“Don’t worry so much. The shooting is already finished. I briefly saw the edited version, and it was very entertaining. So relax, the ratings will be good.”
Comforted by Writer Gong’s words, Se Kyung smiled faintly. Just then, Manager Shin knocked and peeked into the room.
“Sister, when are we leaving?”
“Ah, right now.”
Se Kyung stood up and said goodbye to Writer Gong.
“I’ll head out first.”
“Okay. Take care, Se Kyung. See you later.”
Se Kyung left the meeting room and got into the van. As Je Hun started the engine, he asked.
“Sister, do you need to stop anywhere? Or should we go straight home?”
“Hmm…”
Se Kyung pondered for a moment. She needed to buy a gift for Tae Jo. Maybe stop by a department store?
“I’m going to…”
Just as she was about to mention her destination, her phone vibrated briefly. She checked the message that popped up. It was from Tae Jo.
[I have a gift here at the office. Can you come by? If not, I’ll bring it over in the evening.]“A gift?”
“Huh?”
Je Hun responded to Se Kyung’s mumbling.
“There’s a gift at the office. Shall we go there first?”
Je Hun nodded in the rearview mirror. The production company building, where they had the interview, wasn’t far from the agency, so they quickly arrived.
“Who sent the gift? Should I go get it?”
“No, I’ll go. It seems like it’s something Director Tae received…”
Ding!
The elevator swiftly ascended and arrived at its destination. As the doors slid open, Se Kyung, stepping out of the elevator, was surprised to see a familiar face in the hallway.
“Oh? Senior.”
“Hey, Se Kyung, long time no see, huh?”
Seok Joo, smiling broadly, greeted Se Kyung with a wave. She returned his greeting with a bow. Beside Seok Joo was Woo Hyun.
“Hello, Director Kang.”
“Hmm? Se Kyung, I see you around the office quite often these days. Just finished your schedule?”
Woo Hyun returned Se Kyung’s greeting and glanced at Manager Shin.
“Yes, just a quick errand.”
Se Kyung gestured to Manager Shin to enter the office. After Je Hun, who had greeted Seok Joo and Kang, disappeared into the office, Se Kyung turned to Seok Joo.
“It feels like it’s been a long time since I’ve seen you, Seok Joo. You must be busy with filming, right?”
“Busy indeed. I went to Germany, then Spain. Currently, I’m filming in the countryside. Just came to Seoul briefly today for an ad shoot.”
“I see.”
“What brings you here?”
“Director Tae said there’s a gift for me.”
“A gift?”
Seok Joo repeated, looking at Woo Hyun beside him.
“Why are you looking at me?”
“Se Kyung said she got a gift.”
“So? I didn’t call her. Tae Jo did, you dummy.”
Woo Hyun, after chastising Seok Joo, looked around and called out upon seeing Manager Song.
“Manager Song!”
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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