Should he have chosen a well-known brand for their couple rings? The ring he purchased from Rosel was a unique, custom-made piece. It was unlikely to be recognized by anyone not familiar with the place.
“That’s a bit disappointing.”
Tae Jo thoughtfully stroked his chin as he read through other comments. Surprisingly, there were quite a few people interested in Se Kyung’s ring.
Then, Song Shi Jang and Kang Sang Moo entered, knocking on the door.
“Director, Se Kyung’s appearance on ‘Sweet Dreams, My Love’ seems to be receiving a good response.”
Song Shi Jang, who had been looking glum for a while, was smiling again.
“I just saw the articles.”
“Right now, everything Se Kyung wears or carries is in demand. Many brands are eager to sponsor their products. Reporters keep calling to check on the products.”
“Is that so?”
Tae Jo walked to the sofa with a smile. Kang Sang Moo looked at him with slightly narrowed eyes.
“Happy to hear your girlfriend praised, I see. I’m dying of regret here.”
“What’s the matter now?”
“Scripts, ads. There are so many coming in.”
Kang Sang Moo counted on his fingers, then grasped his head in frustration.
“Even if a hundred scripts come in, she can only do one.”
“I know, I know. We’ll find a good one among them. By the way, Se Kyung plans to continue acting after marrying you, right?”
“If she wants to.”
“Not if she wants to, she must! Her fees have gone up with this drama, and her acting range has expanded!”
Kang Sang Moo raised his voice at Tae Jo, who winced as if his ears hurt.
Watching the two bicker, Song Shi Jang turned to Tae Jo and asked,
“Director, do you know where the ring Se Kyung wore on ‘Sweet Dreams, My Love’ is from?”
“Why do you ask?”
“No. A reporter asked about the clothes and accessories Se Kyung wore, intending to write an article about them. Apparently, many people are curious about the ring Se Kyung wore during the ‘Sweet Dreams, My Love’ shoot. There have been several inquiries about it. Someone even wrote that it was sponsored by a famous brand, but when I checked, that brand didn’t have Se Kyung’s ring.”
“Of course, they wouldn’t. It wasn’t a sponsorship.”
“Then…”
“I gave it to her.”
At Tae Jo’s response, Kang Sang Moo’s mouth fell open in surprise.
“Was that a proposal ring?”
“No.”
Confused by Tae Jo’s denial, Kang Sang Moo tilted his head.
“Then what?”
“It’s a couple ring.”
“A couple ring?”
Song Shi Jang echoed, glancing down at Tae Jo’s hand.
“You’re not wearing a ring, Director.”
“I didn’t want to make it obvious, worrying about what this guy would say.”
Tae Jo pointed at Kang Sang Moo.
“I was planning to wear it once it became known to the public.”
“Ah… But if it’s a couple ring, wouldn’t that start rumors that Se Kyung has a boyfriend?”
“Maybe. But I doubt many people will know it’s a couple ring.”
“Why?”
“It’s not a branded item. I bought that ring from a private boutique in Cheongdam-dong. It was the only piece they had.”
“So you think people won’t realize?”
Tae Jo nodded. Kang Sang Moo raised an eyebrow, looking at Song Shi Jang.
“I have a feeling someone might know…”
“Me too.”
Song Shi Jang quickly agreed. Kang Sang Moo shivered with a sense of unease.
And it didn’t take long for that apprehension to become reality.
After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
*
After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
