Before leaving for Gangwon Province, Se-kyung stopped by Dr. Shim’s hospital for a brief examination. It was the first long-distance trip with Angkko, so she felt unnecessarily anxious.
Dr. Shim assured her that there would be no problem with the journey, but advised her to adjust her diet as it was a period of rapid weight gain.
Se-kyung made a sullen expression at his words. Even though Senior Suk-joo promised to make delicious dishes like boiled pork slices, steamed crab, and crab ramen, she had to cut down on eating.
After expressing her intention to control her diet, Se-kyung descended to the underground parking lot. Jae-hoon, who had been waiting in the van, helped her get into the car when she approached.
“Noona, what did the doctor say? Is there a problem with the trip?”
Jae-hoon, who turned on the navigation and entered the address, asked Se-kyung.
“Yeah, it’s okay. He advised me to adjust my diet, but that’s all.”
“It’s okay to eat today. Dishes like crab don’t make you gain weight.”
Smiling, Jae-hoon, who had a relaxed attitude, drove the car following the navigation’s guidance. Se-kyung, who sighed lightly, leaned back against the seat.
“It’ll take a little over two hours to arrive, so if you’re tired, take a nap.”
Meeting Se-kyung’s eyes through the rearview mirror, Jae-hoon nodded. Then, she looked out the window for a moment before picking up her phone.
[I went to the hospital and am leaving now.]After sending a text to Tae-jo, the reply came quickly. Se-kyung checked Tae-jo’s approximate departure time and informed Jae-hoon.
“Jae-hoon, what are you going to do today? I’ll arrange accommodation nearby, so do you want to stay overnight?”
“When is the CEO coming?”
“He said between four and six.”
“Oh, if he leaves around six, the traffic will be heavy. I’ll decide after checking the situation. And there are other manager hyungs there, so I’ll talk to them.”
“Sure. Let me know once you decide.”
Looking at her phone again, Se-kyung searched for famous restaurants and attractions in Gangwon Province.
Tae-jo rented a second house owned by his cousin instead of a hotel. So, he told her to choose a place she wanted to go without any reservations.
Se-kyung playfully scrolled through her fingers and found good restaurants and cafes with beautiful views. She also selected some famous temples and beaches. After a brief gaze out the window, she refocused on her phone.
The sunlight shimmering on the waves of the Han River was dazzling.
Leaving the bustling heart of Seoul, the car soon entered the Yangyang Expressway.
As the scenery outside the window changed from the flowing river to green mountains, Se-kyung lowered her gaze to her phone again.
After skimming through some news, she navigated to the entertainment section.
Deliberately or leaked from somewhere, there was an article about Se-kyung appearing on a variety show where Suk-joo was also a guest.
Quickly browsing the content, she clicked on other articles. Then, her hand hesitated when she discovered a familiar name in the headline.
O Yeori, is this how the luxurious life of a real chaebol heiress looks like?
Although she hadn’t seen it yet, it seemed that O Yeori’s appearance on a variety show had officially started broadcasting.
Se-kyung clicked on the article to read the content.
The program O Yeori appeared on was a reality observation variety show that explored how successful women live, featuring stories about their lives, love, and friendships.
The program featured four ordinary individuals, and the reactions to O Yeori were extreme. Unlike the other participants who had achieved success in their respective fields, O Yeori’s situation was different.
Her wealth was something she had inherited rather than earned through her efforts. As a result, she inevitably drew comparisons with other participants who were actively engaged in their respective fields.
However, both the broadcast staff and O Yeori seemed to endure such criticism. After all, whether it was noise marketing or not, it succeeded in attracting people’s attention.
Se-kyung tapped on the photo of O Yeori in the article. With all the buzz, Tae-jo must have noticed that she had returned to Korea and started her activities.
“I’d rather not meet her.”
Se-kyung recalled the gaze O Yeori had given her and shivered.
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Woo-hyun, who was browsing through the article on his tablet, wrote a distressed expression. Articles about O Yeori, which he didn’t want to see, were popping up in the entertainment section.
“Did you see this?”
Woo-hyun pointed to the program featuring O Yeori and asked Tae-jo.
“No.”
“I caught a glimpse earlier, and it seemed deserving of criticism. Other participants show themselves working in their professions. But O Yeori doesn’t have that. She only shows herself shopping all day, getting massages, and playing golf.”
As a result, discussions revolved around whether it was a program that caused relative deprivation, not fitting the purpose of the show, or if the producer accepted money.
The Villainous Demon Lord Laid an Egg for Her (Female-Dominated)
Several months after transmigrating into a book, Yu Wu found herself facing the demon lord Li You, who could no longer conceal his dragon horns. With one hand on her aching waist and the other gripping a sharp sword, she stared at him.
The demon lord’s eyes were red with fury:
“This is all your doing! Today, I won’t rest until I kill you!”
Yu Wu rubbed her temples. Putting aside the taboo against bloodshed during pregnancy, wasn’t it this very man who willingly walked into her trap that day?!
Warnings:
- Male pregnancy.
- Height ratios are set to mirror typical male-female height proportions.
- Characters include a foot-loving demon lord and an eldest daughter from an immortal family’s concubine lineage.
