Thrilled by Madness (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 22
Friday afternoon.
The beauty salon was unusually busy today. Though the shop was large enough to seem spacious, there were noticeably more celebrities than usual, all carefully styling themselves to stand out.
Eom So Yeon, having just finished her makeup, was taking a short rest on the main sofa before heading into the dress fitting room.
The social gala being held tonight at El Stella Hotel was an annual spring event for the elite, with celebrities from every field expected to attend in full force.
Eom So Yeon, a rising actress whose supporting role in the big-budget drama was generating buzz beyond just a minor character—she was starting to make a name for herself as CN Entertainment’s ambitious hidden card, and people were intensely curious about her.
Representative Gu Won Hoo, who firmly believed it was also his role to reciprocate their interest on a business level, had selected Eom So Yeon as his partner for the event. So Yeon, understanding the intent of her company’s representative, readily accepted the offer.
However, as this was So Yeon’s first time attending such a formal, high-profile occasion, she hadn’t been able to shake off her nerves since yesterday afternoon.
“Here, drink this.”
Right on cue, Do Soon, who had just returned from the pharmacy, handed So Yeon a bottle of liquid Cheongsimhwan with the cap removed.
“I hate bitter stuff.”
“This one’s actually drinkable. Just try it, okay?”
Though So Yeon normally refused any kind of medicine outright, she couldn’t say no to Cheongsimhwan—it was her only hope of thawing out her frozen expression, even just a little.
“That’s it, chug it down! See? Not bad, right?”
“It’s bitter.”
Despite saying it was bitter, the smile playing on her face told a different story. Do Soon chuckled softly and brought up yesterday’s conversation once again.
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.
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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.”
Finally…some communication. Love triangle at this point is surprising and yup it’s gonna be awkward 😑.
Why do I get the feeling that she’s not going to tell him? Haah
I know the revelation is not gonna happen😀, but the ml is just..🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️