Se Kyung was fiddling with her phone in the waiting room next to the hotel banquet hall.

About 20 minutes before the start of the drama’s press conference, she had sent a message to Tae Jo asking where he was. His reply came back.

[Leaving Cheongdam-dong now. Should arrive around the start of the press conference. Isn’t Director Song there too?]

Se Kyung looked up and glanced at the two people in front of her. Usually accompanied only by Manager Shin, today Director Song was also with her.

“Hm? Why? Do you need something?”

When their eyes met, Director Song asked, munching on snacks. Se Kyung shook her head, indicating it was nothing, and looked back at her phone.

[Yes. He’s here with me now. Wait for us in the waiting room when you arrive. Drive safely.]

After composing the message, Se Kyung pressed send. At that moment, Manager Shin, who was also munching on snacks in front of Director Song, spoke up.

“Why is Director Song here today? He usually doesn’t follow the actors’ schedules.”

“I had some work to do. But today I’m not the only one coming. The CEO will be here too.”

“The CEO too?”

Manager Shin’s eyes widened at the mention of Tae Jo.

“Why? Sister, is something going on?”

Je Hoon turned to Se Kyung abruptly. The arrival of both Director Song and CEO Jin at the press conference seemed unexpected to him.

“No big deal. The CEO has a dinner appointment with Director Cha and Writer Gong after this.”

Director Song replied on Se Kyung’s behalf, but Je Hoon’s brow remained furrowed with doubt.

“Why would the CEO meet with the director and writer? The filming is already finished.”

“Just because filming is done doesn’t mean everything is over. Doesn’t Writer Gong have a new project? And isn’t Director Cha planning another work? In this industry, connections are as important as talent. Plus, our CEO runs a content company too.”

“Oh.”

Je Hoon nodded, as if he hadn’t thought of that. Director Song exchanged a secretive glance with Se Kyung.

“Then, are you joining them for dinner, Director Song?”

“No. Only the CEO and Se Kyung will have dinner with the director and writer.”

“What will you and Manager Shin do while the four of you have dinner?”

“Go back to the office or grab a meal somewhere. I came because the CEO had a meeting this morning… Hmm, not sure if it’s finished yet. He said he would make it on time. Should I contact him?”

“The CEO said he’s just left Cheongdam-dong.”

“Oh? Really?”

Director Song glanced at Manager Shin, who had been pursing his lips and tilting his head as if something was bothering him.

“If he’s just left, the CEO might not make it before the press conference starts?”

“Looks like it. So, Director Song, maybe you should stay here and wait for the CEO.”

Director Song stroked his chin, then shook his head.

“No, I’ll go with Se Kyung. Manager Shin, you stay here and welcome the CEO.”

“Me?”

“Why? Don’t you want to?”

“No, it’s not that I don’t want to, but…”

Je Hoon trailed off, looking dejected.

“I’m not getting fired, am I?”

“Fired? Why, have you done something wrong? Speak up now and I might consider leniency.”

“No, it’s not that. Just with Director Song managing Se Kyung’s schedule recently, I thought maybe I was being replaced.”

“You think I’m here to steal your job?”

While others shirk work, this guy complains about losing it. Amused, Director Song playfully pinched Je Hoon’s nose.

“You won’t get fired if you haven’t done anything wrong. Se Kyung says you’re quick-witted and good at your job.”

“Really?”

Je Hoon’s eyes lit up like a wagging puppy’s tail. Se Kyung nodded, smiling.

“True. I’d be uncomfortable with anyone else as my manager.”

“Don’t worry, sister. I’ll serve you faithfully.”

“Ugh, don’t overdo it.”

Watching Je Hoon quickly cheer up, Director Song shook his head.
At that moment, there was a knock, and a member of the public relations team peeked in through the door.

“Se Kyung, the press conference is about to start. Please come to the entrance of the hall.”

“Okay, I’ll be right there.”

Se Kyung slipped on her heels that she had taken off and stood up. As Je Hoon started to follow, Director Song gestured for him to stay.

“Is your leg okay?”

Director Song asked Se Kyung with concern. Pregnant Se Kyung wearing thin stiletto heels looked quite uneasy.

“It’s a bit uncomfortable, but I can’t help it. I just need to endure it for a while. I’ll be sitting most of the time, except for photos.”

“Still, be careful. I’m feeling anxious just looking at you.”

Worried she might fall, Director Song stayed close to Se Kyung, ready to support her. As they reached the entrance, Director Cha, who had arrived earlier, turned to them.

“Are you here, Se Kyung? Where’s CEO Jin? He said he’d join us for lunch, but I don’t see him yet.”

Director Cha looked behind Se Kyung after waving his hand.

“The CEO is on his way.”

“Oh, he hasn’t arrived yet. Director Song, it’s been a while?”

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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