Furthermore, his rise to stardom was meteoric, surpassing Kang in a shorter duration, making him a sensational newcomer.
“Do you know Mr. Shin-hwi?”
“No, I haven’t met him in person yet.”
Hearing her response, Eun-oh expressed his admiration, saying,
“That guy is incredible. Like a gem that’s been buried deep in the mud and has now emerged.”
Kang became very curious about the co-star upon hearing such high praises.
This was the first time so many former models and idols were cast in one of Author Yang Eun-oh’s works.
Rumors suggested that the strong backing of their respective agencies played a pivotal role.
Kang’s first encounter with Shin-hwi was at a script reading session a few days later.
She had arrived earlier than expected, but he soon made his appearance.
“Hello. I’m Yang Shin-hwi.”
Undoubtedly, just by his entrance, Shin-hwi had an aura that drew attention. However, contrary to his striking and unique appearance, he seemed very polite and had a gentle demeanor.
One couldn’t help but notice his platinum blonde hair right away.
His vibrant accessories, including piercings and vividly patterned and colored clothing, stood out.
It was astonishing how well he carried clothes that would be overwhelming for most.
With his posture and fit in any outfit, it was clear why he was renowned even during his modeling days.
But the most prominent feature forming his image was the upward curve of his lips.
Yang Shin-hwi always seemed to be smiling because of the way his lips were curved. He appeared to have a cheerful disposition, and his open, broad smile was pleasant to see.
It indeed seemed true that his smiling face could melt many hearts, regardless of age.
As Kang silently observed him, their eyes met.
His eyes curved, resembling crescent moons.
Being younger by two years and his junior in terms of experience, Shin-hwi greeted her with a smile first.
They were quite distant and didn’t speak, but Kang responded with a gentle nod.
He then went on to greet every member of the filming crew and the other actors.
Just as Shin-hwi was about to approach Kang after greeting everyone in the room,
“Hello!”
From a petite frame emerged a voice so powerful that it seemed impossible. A doll-like woman appeared.
It was Romi, a current idol and a newly debuted actress.
Thanks to her, everyone’s attention shifted back to the entrance.
With half of her hair white and the other half black, she too had a unique personality.
She looked like a heavenly idol with a cute face and a petite frame. However, there was one peculiar thing about her.
This was her second attempt at acting, but she was infamous for her abysmally poor performance, making her a widely criticized figure.
Kang was aware of Romi’s participation, but this was her first time seeing her in person.
“She landed another drama role, huh?”
“Exactly. They say her agency has significant influence.”
“Aren’t Yang Shin-hwi and Romi from the same agency?”
“Yes.”
“Ah, I wonder… will our drama be alright?”
The surrounding staff murmured quietly.
Placing Yang Shin-hwi and Romi side by side, both were so dazzling that it was hard to look away.
While their roles contributed to their strong presence, just their visuals alone seemed striking enough to leave a mark.
However, even though they were from the same agency, they didn’t seem particularly close.
It wasn’t just a matter of personal relations; their glances toward each other seemed rather cold.
Then it happened.
After greeting everyone in the room, the two approached hurriedly and took seats on either side of Kang.
Shin-hwi greeted her first.
“It’s an honor to meet you, Senior Seo Kang.”
“Hello.”
“I’m honored to meet you.”
He leaned in, resting one arm on the table.
Then he looked up at her, a twinkle in his eye.
“I’ve been a real fan of yours.”
“Ah….”
“I’ve always wanted to work with you.”
His red lips curled into a smile.
“Looking forward to working together.”
At that moment, Romi suddenly interjected.
“Senior!”
Ah, that startled me.
With a shout that sounded as if she had swallowed her anger, Kang’s gaze, which had been on Shin-hwi, quickly turned to Romi.
“I’m a huge fan of yours too, Senior! Please take care of me!”
She exclaimed, clenching her fists like little mallets.
Shin-hwi, who lost Kang’s attention, looked coldly at Romi, but she responded with a big grin, showing off her gums.
Because of this,
“…What’s going on here?”
Kang felt awkward, caught in the middle of the situation.
When male lead is the homewrecker
“I know she doesn’t love him.”
I’ve read the novel below twice already. Girls, I’m highly recommending it to you!
The female lead? Not a good person.
The second male lead? Not a good person.
The male lead? Willingly plays the third party, breaking up the female and second male lead’s relationship despite all the warnings from his friends—so yeah, he’s definitely not a good person either.
Basically, nobody in this novel is simple-minded or without scheming.
The female lead starts off as the male lead’s secretary, but don’t worry—later on, she takes over the company while the male lead steps back to support her. He won’t steal her spotlight, overshadow her, or dull her shine.
I love novels where men are out here snatching wigs, tearing each other down, and going to war just to win the female lead’s affection. And this is exactly that kind of novel. Most of Hai Dai Ran’s works have this dynamic. You’ll see the male characters’ emotions being pushed to the absolute extreme.
There’s even a scene where the second male lead exposes the male lead online for being a homewrecker. The brotherhood immediately gangs up on him, dragging him through the mud. I find it compelling —it completely flips reality on its head, where usually, women are the ones fighting over a man and getting torn apart by the sisterhood.
For me, female leads in the novels I read should only struggle in their careers, not in love. But if the brainless romantics in the story are all men? I have zero complaints.
I’ve pretty much read all of Hai Dai Ran’s novels and even translated all of them—her works are just my thing. I’ll slowly upload everything here. One day, when my website is official, I hope I can invite her to join as one of the star authors.
Here’s the story synopsis:
One-line summary: She is his lifelong obsession, to the point where he was willing to be a third wheel, scorned by society, just to wedge his way into her relationship with her fiancé.
Cold-hearted and indifferent female lead + Scheming and subservient CEO male lead
Intro 1:
“I know she doesn’t love him.”
With blood trickling from his clenched fist, Rong Xiu gazed at the woman before him, his eyes clouded with anguish. Hidden in the wardrobe, he had witnessed Fan Xia – the woman he desperately loved – in an intimate embrace with her fiancé. Yet his heart still yearned for her, defying all reason.
Fan Xia, the elegant and composed assistant, carried something mysterious in her eyes whenever she looked at her fiancé, Wen Lan Sheng. Strange occurrences began to surface – secret meetings with the young Gu Jin Yi, an unexplained withdrawal of 5,000 yuan… Then suddenly, her fiancé’s sister, Wen Jing, violently attacked her.
In this matriarchal society, Rong Xiu had risen to become the chairman of a powerful healthcare conglomerate, breaking through gender prejudices. But for the first time, he willingly stepped into the shadows as the other man, disregarding his friends’ warnings to become her secret lover.
Because he had discovered the truth – Fan Xia wasn’t the pure angel everyone believed her to be. And perhaps, he was the only one capable of helping her execute her mysterious plan…
Intro 2:
Rong Xiu’s biggest regret in life was missing out on Fan Xia.
He secretly loved Fan Xia for 7 years.
Watched her go public with her boyfriend.
Watched her kiss her boyfriend at their wedding.
Until that man blissfully nestled in Fan Xia’s arms, obtaining everything he could only dream of.
The crazy jealousy stripped away his hidden secret love, layer by layer, burning like wildfire.
Fan Xia, how can I have you!
【Reading and Trigger Warning Guide】
1. Female dominant, male submissive, male pregnancy
2. Male lead schemes his way to the top, male competition
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