“Do I stamp here?”
“Yes, right there for your seal.”
Following Director Song’s instructions, Yoo Na stamped the last page of the contract. Tae Jo extended his hand for a handshake.
“Welcome to our company. Let’s have a good time working together.”
“Thank you. I’m looking forward to it.”
“Director Song, please take care of the contract. When is Mr. Kang coming?”
“He should be here any minute. Yoo Na, Mr. Kang said he would show you around the office and introduce you to the staff, so please wait a little longer.”
“Sure.”
Yoo Na nodded. She didn’t have any urgent schedule today anyway.
After Director Song left the meeting room, Yoo Na turned to Se Kyung with a sly smile.
“I heard you received offers from other companies too. We were the last to contact you, right?”
“Yes.”
“And there were big companies too, right? But you chose us because of Se Kyung, didn’t you?”
“I guess Se Kyung influenced my decision. Honestly, I didn’t know much about the other companies. But here, I knew Se Kyung, and she was considering re-signing, so I thought it wouldn’t be bad.”
“I’m grateful you trust us like that. We’ll support you so you can focus on filming. If you face any difficulties or issues, let us know right away. That’s the only way we can help.”
“Sure, I will.”
Yoo Na smiled broadly, then seemed to remember something and glanced cautiously at Se Kyung.
“I have something to ask the CEO.”
Raising her hand as if to ask a question, Yoo Na spoke.
“Go ahead.”
“Were you with Jin Enter from the beginning?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
Tae Jo looked puzzled, wondering why she asked.
“Then you must be close with actor Moon Seok Joo?”
“Yes, we’re close. Seok Joo is practically one of our founding members.”
“Yoo Na, you…”
Se Kyung, sensing what Yoo Na might ask, looked alarmed.
“Then, do you know anyone from actor Moon’s acquaintances who saw Se Kyung at the filming set?”
“Seok Joo has a wide network. Who are you referring to?”
“About 3-4 years ago, when Se Kyung was in a drama with actor Moon. She was juggling a comeback stage and drama, barely getting any sleep. She got a nosebleed on set, and someone known to actor Moon took care of her.”
“…”
Tae Jo pondered over Yoo Na’s words.
A friend of Seok Joo’s at the drama set, someone who took care of Se Kyung when she had a nosebleed.
Feeling a sense of déjà vu, Tae Jo looked down at Se Kyung. She was biting her lower lip, looking mortified.
“I think I know who it is. That happened in winter, right?”
“In winter? Oh, yes! Around that time. We had a comeback early in the year. Do you know who it is? Are they still with the company?”
“Yoo Na, stop…”
Se Kyung squirmed uncomfortably. Asking the very person involved about himself seemed absurd.
“I’ll have to check if they’re still with the company.”
Tae Jo held Se Kyung’s shoulder, as if ready to cover her mouth any moment.
“Why are you looking for that person?”
“That person is Se Kyung’s…”
“Ack!”
Startled, Se Kyung let out a sudden cry. Her deer-like scream made Yoo Na stare at her wide-eyed.
Embarrassed, Se Kyung’s cheeks and ears turned as red as pomegranate seeds.
‘Why is she reacting like this?’
Confused, Yoo Na tilted her head.
“Aren’t you curious too? You kept his handkerchief.”
“Handkerchief?”
“Yes, the one he used to wipe your nosebleed. Se Kyung said he was very handsome. Not a celebrity, probably one of actor Moon Seok Joo’s acquaintances.”
Se Kyung closed her eyes tightly. Like a broken faucet, Yoo Na was letting out all the past secrets Se Kyung wanted to keep hidden.
“I have someone in mind. I’ll have to confirm with Se Kyung later.”
Confirm what? You’ve already guessed it.
Se Kyung fidgeted with her lips, contemplating how to face Tae Jo when Director Kang entered the meeting room.
“Oh dear, sorry, Yoo Na. I meant to come earlier, but got stuck in traffic.”
Apologizing first, Director Kang scanned the room, noticing Tae Jo and Se Kyung.
“Both of you are here too. Where’s Director Song?”
“In the office. I’ve checked the contract stamp.”
“Really? I thought Yoo Na would be alone, but it must have been less awkward with Se Kyung here. What were you discussing?”
“We were talking about Se Kyung’s first love.”
“What? Se Kyung’s first love?”
Is it okay to talk about that in front of Tae Jo?
Director Kang chuckled, glancing at Se Kyung, who had her head bowed, and Tae Jo, sitting beside her with crossed arms.
“Why suddenly bring up Se Kyung’s first love?”
“Turns out, he used to work at our company.”
“Interesting.”
Director Kang’s face lit up with curiosity, while Tae Jo chuckled knowingly.
“Yoo Na, weren’t you going for a company tour and staff introduction? Shall we go?”
Tae Jo subtly hinted for Director Kang to leave, who reluctantly agreed.
“Alright. Yoo Na, let’s start the tour. I’ll introduce you to the staff and your manager.”
“Okay. Se Kyung, I’ll be back. Wait here.”
Se Kyung, looking distressed, nodded. As the two left, Tae Jo stood up and leaned against the desk, looking down at Se Kyung.
“You said your feelings only developed recently, right?”
“…”
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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