Even though it was in the early hours of the morning, he had answered the phone immediately. He mentioned having insomnia back then…
“Ji Oh, do you still have insomnia?”
“…Did I ever tell you that?”
“Yes. We talked before. It was on the day of my drama’s first broadcast. I called you by mistake back then…!”
“Oh, right. That happened.”
Seol Ji Oh laughed as if he remembered that time.
Yeo Woon felt strangely out of sorts. It seemed like just yesterday they were creating embarrassing memories and kicking blankets in the early stages, but now, she was with Seol Ji Oh like this.
Did he ever expect us to become like this…?
At least on the first day, he probably didn’t even dream that I would vomit in front of him, right?
Yeo Woon shivered as if the nightmare of that day was coming back to her. That’s when Seol Ji Oh suddenly spoke.
“You were cute. You’re the kind of person whose emotions are all written on your face and in your voice, so it was fascinating.”
“Gee…”
It doesn’t sound like a compliment.
When Yeo Woon pouted, Seol Ji Oh used his left hand to grip the steering wheel and extended his right hand toward Yeo Woon, as if asking her to take it.
A large hand was placed on her knee. Startled, Yeo Woon grabbed that hand.
She rubbed his long fingers against her face because of his warmth and asked, “Do you have severe insomnia? How do you manage your schedule if you can’t sleep at night?”
“I’ve gotten used to it, so it’s okay. Sometimes, when I can’t sleep at all, I take sleeping pills.”
“Really?”
“Don’t worry too much; it’s not that big of a deal.”
“How can I not worry…”
In response to Yeo Woon’s muttered words, Seol Ji Oh smiled mischievously. His fingertips, tapping the steering wheel, seemed quite pleased.
“It’s a long way to Seoul, so get some sleep.”
“No! How can I sleep while you’re driving?”
However, it didn’t take long before Yeo Woon felt her eyelids becoming heavy.
Struggling to lift her eyelids slowly, Yeo Woon eventually succumbed to drowsiness and fell asleep.
“Yoon-ah, wake up.”
Yeo Woon’s eyes fluttered open at Seol Ji Oh’s touch, rousing her from her slumber.
“We’ve arrived home. Go inside and get some rest.”
“Uh-huh.”
Yeo Woon replied with a voice still groggy from sleep. She looked around at the familiar scenery outside the window and felt a bit disoriented.
It felt like she had just closed her eyes, and they were already in front of her house.
In the end, Seol Ji Oh had driven this long distance all by himself.
Feeling sorry, Yeo Woon glanced at Seol Ji Oh.
“Ji Oh, aren’t you tired? I woke up; do you want me to take over the driving?”
“I didn’t find it hard at all. It’s actually tough right now because I have to leave you here.”
Yeo Woon’s lips curled into a slight smile.
He manages to make even awkward conversations sound charming.
Seol Ji Oh pinched Yeo Woon’s cheek gently and said, “I’ll finish shooting quickly and come back. Rest well.”
“……Okay.”
“See you later. Come back looking beautiful.”
Yeo Woon nodded quietly. She was already looking forward to everything they would share tonight with Seol Ji Oh.
“I’m going now. Take care on your way.”
“Okay.”
Yeo Woon stepped out of his car and headed towards her home.
It was the early hours of dawn, with the sky not yet fully lit. Only a serene darkness enveloped the surroundings.
Seol Ji Oh finished shooting and got into his car. He felt tired from the shoot, but oddly enough, he was becoming more alert as he got into the car.
Today was a very important day for him.
A smile involuntarily formed on his lips as he thought about the private resort he had reserved to spend time with Yeo Woon.
He couldn’t help but imagine her delighted reaction to the breathtaking resort scenery with her rabbit-like face. It made him feel good already.
He decided to quickly go home, take a shower, and then head to pick up Yeo Woon.
Seol Ji Oh took out his phone. His last contact with Yeo Woon was in the afternoon when he had warned her that he would be staying the night. Is she really getting some sleep?
Seol Ji Oh chuckled, laughing to himself. But as he laughed alone, Choi Hyun, who was in the driver’s seat, suddenly spoke up.
“Ji Oh, there’s a call from Reporter Seo. I told her you were shooting, but she insisted that you call her back later.”
“Reporter Seo?”
“Yeah, she said it’s something important.”
Seol Ji Oh wasn’t particularly curious. Right now, he didn’t want to divert even a fraction of his attention elsewhere.
Then Choi Hyun added with a sheepish smile, “Ms. Yeo Woon… something like that. I didn’t catch it properly.”
Seol Ji Oh’s eyes lifted as he looked at Choi Hyun.
Why is Yeo Woon’s name coming up?
“Tell me again. Yeo Woon?”
“Yeah, Yeo Woon. She said Yeo Woon might be in a difficult situation or something like that.”
Seol Ji Oh felt a sudden rush of unease, his heart pounding. Acting on a foreboding feeling, he hurriedly picked up his phone.
As he dialed Reporter Seo’s number, she answered promptly.
“Mr. Seol Ji Oh!”
“Yes, Reporter Seo. Is something wrong…?”
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.”
