Who would capture the most stunning shot of Tae Sang’s downfall? Her heart swelled with anticipation.
The followup article will be released as planned today.
Myung Ok quickly read the message from reporter Kim. She was quite satisfied with the wording of the first article he had written, so she had no doubt that he would do well today as well.
I enjoyed the last article. I’m counting on you again.
As soon as she sent the message, the chairman’s presence stirred the room. Drawn by the small hum of conversation, she looked up to see an unexpected figure.
“Mr. Chairman, what brings you here?”
“Why? Do I have to say it myself that my grandson is the apple of my eye?”
Chairman Cha chuckled and exchanged friendly greetings with a political figure.
It was rare for Chairman Cha to show himself in public. He only showed his face at significant company events, and even then, he usually left after making a brief speech.
Grandson’s sunflower.
Myung Ok looked at him with dissatisfaction, and somewhere, she heard such a whisper.
Moreover.
There’s another grandchild? Well, that one is…
The murmur, barely audible, hit her ears like thunder. Myung Ok hastily deleted the message she had drafted, her hands trembling.
I’ll give you a few more sources, so try to write properly this time.
Chairman Cha, guided by Director Yoon, took a seat at the front table. It went without saying that it was the best position to view the stage.
He stared straight ahead with a stern expression, occasionally glancing at the door.
He must be waiting for that damn Cha Tae Sang again. Myung Ok rose from her seat with a reluctant expression and headed for the table where Chairman Cha was sitting.
“Oh, Father. If you were coming, you should have said so. I would have come with you.”
Myung Ok took the seat next to Chairman Cha as she spoke.
“I know you’re busy. Why bother?”
“You came to see Tae Sang?”
“Yes. Even if it’s not a big award, it’s fun to watch.”
“Of course. All parents are the same. Our Soo Bin would have come today if she were only in Korea, right?”
As she locked eyes with him, pressing for an answer, the hall stirred once more. Myung Ok was simply robbed of his attention.
In the doorway stood Tae Sang, gleaming as if bathed in bright light alone.
His black suit shone like a pearl, and his slightly flashy tie. His more carefully groomed appearance than usual fit perfectly in the large banquet hall.
Tae Sang walked steadily towards where Chairman Cha was, bowing politely to the officials.
“Did you come?”
It was a stiff greeting, as if to say why he had bothered to come. But Chairman Cha, who responded to him, was no pushover either.
“Yes. Sit down.”
The Sunflower seemed to be a unique flower that only blooms in a place without grandchildren. Tae Sang bowed slightly towards Myeong Ok and took a seat next to Chairman Cha.
As the noisy auditorium gradually quieted down, the host climbed onto the stage.
“Ladies and gentlemen, we will now start the 13th Aviation Seminar.”
The first hour mostly consisted of speeches about the challenges faced by the aviation industry and the direction it needed to take.
Although it was a significant occasion, it was also a rather dull event for those who were working on the front lines.
When a couple of people sneakily started checking the time, all the speeches concluded and the awards presentation began. Myeong Ok, who had been especially looking forward to this moment, was continuously grinning.
The awards started with the individual categories.
From air traffic controllers to administrative staff and airport corporation employees. The awardees all received their plaques and bouquets with wide smiles.
Myeong Ok looked at the stage with a joyful gleam in her eyes.
Unlike most people who were watching the recipients, her gaze was directed at the presenter, Director Lee Sang.
She was already feeling relief imagining Tae Sang’s shivering figure, unable to shake hands and running away in disgrace.
She turned her head with a content smile.
“Tae Sang, I’m so proud that you are representing our company.”
“Thank you.”
As Tae Sang made a brief, cliched reply, Secretary Kim came and stood neatly by his side.
“Vice president, it’s time for you to go up.”
Tae Sang bowed respectfully to Chairman Cha and headed for the podium.
He stood at the edge of the stage, waiting for his name to be called. Tae Sang’s award was the last on the list.
“Yes. Lastly, in the large airline category, we have the Safe Airline Award. The honour of this award goes to Air Korea for achieving a year of accidentfree operation.”
As soon as the host finished speaking, a large round of applause erupted from the audience.
Tae Sang walked confidently across the stage and stood in front of the presenter. The presenting Director Lee Sang greeted Tae Sang with a bright smile. Next to her stood an official holding a certificate.
“Safe Airline Award. Vice President of Air Korea, Cha Tae Sang.”
As Tae Sang found his position and stood, the host, as if he had been waiting, began to read the contents of the certificate. Tae Sang stood upright and courteously lowered his gaze.
“You are highly commended for your significant contribution to leading a safe airline passenger culture.”
As soon as the host finished reading, Director Lee, holding the certificate, handed it over to Tae Sang. Tae Sang received the certificate with a light bow of his head.
“You’ve worked hard.”
Against the backdrop of a resounding applause, Director Lee casually applauded Tae Sang. She naturally raised her hand towards Tae Sang.
In that moment, Tae Sang’s previously composed face became rigid as a statue. His pitchblack eyes shook noticeably, appearing rather flustered.
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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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