But someone chimed in and threw a comment.
“What’s this? You don’t know either. Our grandfather personally went and heard it from Director Kim, and he said they warmly welcomed it in Taehan.”
But Somin continued to speak loudly.
“Hmph, even if our elders come out and announce the marriage, will our family approve? Are there such nutty households here too?”
“Even if that’s the case, please refrain from attacking other families.”
Someone expressed their discomfort. However, Somin, thinking that households making such remarks were likely nutty households, didn’t back down and continued the story.
“Whether it becomes a funeral or a feast, you’ve decided to get married, right? Then, even if something as annoying as dog poop rolls in, you have to pretend to welcome it, right? But are there only elders from Director Kim’s family in that house?”
“Then who?”
“Kim Byungjoon is also there. Uncle, you know how much he opposes.”
Ah! Everyone agreed as if it could happen.
“Could it be a premarital pregnancy?”
“Where can you find premarital pregnancy these days?”
“Yeah, someone said they got approval for marriage somewhere by saying they were pregnant. Unless they secretly give birth and come back, it won’t even be a topic.”
“Well, even if they give birth, will they accept a woman? It’s pitiful, but the child will live a lifetime eating cold leftovers as an illegitimate child.”
“Even if a man is caught with a weakness, he’ll have a hard time. Who these days would block my path.”
They continued to boast about their own achievements, going up and down on someone else’s feast table, causing a commotion.
“Keep it down a bit.”
At someone’s suggestion, only soft music flowed in the club.
“Then do you know who that woman is?”
At that remark, everyone focused on Somin. As someone who liked to receive attention and capture people’s gazes, Somin wanted to savor this moment a little more.
A secret known only to oneself, information that could be monetized. When holding onto such things, the heart flutters.
At that moment, Yoo, sitting next to her, said a word.
“Enough, everyone.”
Somin felt uncomfortable with Yoo’s attitude of cutting off the attention focused on her. However, Yoo, who had already anticipated Somin’s reaction, whispered gently to Somin.
“What? Why are they whispering among themselves…?”
Mockery and ridicule were heard here and there as people observed the two.
But Yoo paid no attention.
Then the door opened, and forty people entered. It was Siyun and his friends. As the long-awaited protagonist of the day entered like a general returning from victory, the earlier disorder disappeared, and silence fell.
People who had been lively in the back were now unable to speak properly in front of Siyun and his friends.
In the meantime, someone greeted them happily.
“Siyun oppa! I see you here again.”
Somin rushed over to greet Siyun and his friends. However, Siyun blocked Somin.
“Do it the Korean way in Korea.”
“Ah, these guys are so old-fashioned; they must have wasted their time studying abroad.”
Somin, blocked even from greeting, returned to her seat.
As Wide Hotel approached, Ju’s heart began to race.
When Siyun suddenly asked her to join the gathering after saying he was going to a meeting with friends, Ju was on her way to the gathering as well.
“Hey, Secretary Im, do you know Siyun’s friends?”
It’s regrettable that there’s no one else to ask besides Secretary Im, but still, knowing that Secretary Im handles Siyun’s affairs like a butler every time she comes to Seoul, she cautiously asks.
“Yes, they are quite close friends; they have a similar personality to the chairman. They’re all nice people. But today, there are also some unique individuals in the gathering.”
Reluctant to say that some people have poor character, they express it by saying they are unique. Understanding the meaning of those words, Miju asked again.
“Is Ms. Hosomin also at that gathering?”
“Hosomin from H.O Group? Yes. I believe she’s a fellow member.”
Miju sighed.
“Did she come today as well?”
“Well, I haven’t confirmed that part. I’m sorry.”
No, Secretary Im shouldn’t be apologizing for something like this. Miju was concerned that someone might have been uncomfortable because of her. She needed to navigate through without drawing too much attention. She reconsidered herself.
Upon arriving at the hotel, Miju went into the club. From the entrance, people in flashy clothes were loudly chatting, exuding an energetic atmosphere.
She tried to find Siyun quietly, but he wasn’t visible. Then someone tapped Miju on the shoulder.
“Oh! A new member? Who is it?”
A man reeking of alcohol raised his head and looked at Miju.
“No, I just came to meet someone.”
“This is a membership club; you can’t just come in to meet someone.”
With drunken eyes scanning her from head to toe, he spoke informally.
“Who did you come to meet?”
“Mr. Kim Siyun.”
At the mention of the name, the man’s eyes sharpened, and he stepped back.
“Ah, you should have clarified that right away. I almost made a big mistake.”
At that moment, someone else approached and grabbed the man’s shoulder. It was Siyun.
“What’s going on? Do you have something to say to my wife?”
“No. Your sister-in-law was looking for you, so I was going to guide her.”
Somehow, the man had finished sorting out the family tree and was now addressing Miju as his sister-in-law.
“Mr. Siyun.”
With a welcoming voice, Miju called Siyun. Siyun, seizing the man’s shoulder, exerted some force and then let go. The man quickly lowered his head and retreated.
“Miju, why did you make her wait like this when I told you to come quickly?”
It wasn’t that late. Miju had received Siyun’s call, and it took only the time to touch up her makeup. However, during that time, Siyun had gotten drunk, presenting a disheveled appearance different from usual.
“Did you drink? Let’s go. You seem drunk.”
Miju held Siyun’s waist, more like being cradled in Siyun’s arms.
“Let’s go. I called you to brag about my bride to people.”
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
