“You’re bringing up that topic again? I’ve told you many times that I’m not thinking about marriage yet.”
Chairman Cha, who had no intention of stepping back, asked Dohyuk as if testing the waters.
“Do you really have someone you’re meeting?”
Dohyuk felt a chill, wondering if his grandfather had noticed something.
Chairman Cha, relentless in achieving his goals, would have revealed the situation even before it properly started if he knew about Jaein.
Meeting Jaein was a plan he would openly declare someday, but it wasn’t the right time yet.
Until he exposed the corruption of CEO Cha Junhwan at the shareholders’ meeting and gained power, he had to sharpen his sword silently.
Dohyuk calmly replied without losing his composure, “No, no one.”
It seemed that the grandson’s answer satisfied Chairman Cha as he burst into laughter.
“I’m glad you’re not a fool distracted by nonsense. Marriage isn’t child’s play, and you can’t just marry anyone. Haha.”
Dohyuk only gazed bitterly at Chairman Cha.
“By the way, who else did you invite?”
It had bothered him from the moment he arrived that a table for three was set up.
“Oh, I invited an esteemed guest. It’s time for her to come…”
“Esteemed guest?”
Dohyuk suddenly had a bad feeling.
At that moment, as if waiting, the sliding door opened, and a woman entered.
“Chairman Cha, I apologize for being late.”
As Dohyuk confirmed the woman’s face, his gaze chilled.
“Dohyuk, hello.”
Smiling brightly, the woman who sat next to Chairman Cha was Yoon Sejeong, the daughter of Yoon Mun-sik, the chairman of Sejin Trading, whom Dohyuk had encountered at a rest area on the way to Gohung.
Sejeong, dressed elegantly in a two-piece outfit, was the epitome of a pure and graceful lady.
“This guy, if someone greets you, you should respond! He’s such a blunt guy, Sejeong, please understand.”
Chairman Cha gestured to Dohyuk as if instructing him.
“It’s okay, Chairman. I’ve been familiar with Dohyuk’s personality for a long time, so it’s fine.”
“Thank you for understanding. Sejeong is indeed a rare young lady these days. Haha.”
“I’m the one who should be grateful for being well-received.”
Chairman Cha seemed in a very good mood with Sejeong’s charming tone and eye smile.
Dohyuk furrowed his brow at the unfolding scene.
Why didn’t he anticipate this?
He should have noticed when his grandfather suddenly called and told him to make time for lunch.
Dohyuk suddenly stood up.
“I’m sorry. Something urgent came up, so I’ll leave first.”
“Dohyuk, sit down.”
Chairman Cha grabbed his grandson with an icy tone.
“What kind of rudeness is this in front of guests?”
The charisma of Chairman Cha Dae-san, who was called a cold-blooded man in his younger days, oozed out.
Unable to resist his grandfather’s words, Dohyuk sat back down. Chairman Cha, as if nothing had happened, smiled gently and spoke.
“It’s nice to see the two of you together like this. Sejeong, fortunately, Dohyuk says he has no one he’s meeting, so please take care of him in the future.”
“Oh my, I should be the one asking for your care. I’ll count on you, Dohyuk.”
While Sejeong spoke with a bright smile, Dohyuk didn’t give her a single glance.
After the meal, Chairman Cha intentionally left only the two of them.
“Dohyuk, did you have a good business trip? I waited for your call, but I guess you were busy?”
Sejeong, who had been laughing alone, had cramps at the corners of her mouth.
Dohyuk, who had kept a stern expression, finally spoke slowly.
“Miss Yoon Sejeong, I clearly told my grandfather that I have no intention of marriage. Please reject him on my behalf.”
“Yes, you did.”
“But what on earth is this?”
“If you buy me a cup of tea, I said I would consider it. Dohyuk hasn’t bought tea yet.”
Sejeong looked straight into his eyes, offering a gentle smile. While waiting for his response, Dohyuk suddenly stood up.
“I’ve clearly stated my intentions. I’ll be leaving first.”
“Dohyuk, is it that unpleasant for you?”
Sejeong gazed at Dohyuk with pitiful eyes like the heroine of a tragedy.
After a moment of hesitation, Dohyuk spoke.
“No.”
“Really?”
Hope sparkled in Sejeong’s eyes.
“I have no emotions whatsoever. So, I hope we never meet like this again.”
“What?”
“Then, goodbye.”
With that, Dohyuk left.
“Dohyuk, how dare you ignore me? You have no intention of marriage?”
A state of indifference, possibly the most terrifying emotion towards others.
Sejeong’s pride was hurt, and she trembled, clenching her fists.
Dohyuk, with overwhelming looks, the title of the Daesan Group’s successor, a clean private life, and excellent business skills, was considered the top marriage candidate among conglomerate families.
Therefore, Sejeong needed Dohyuk.
“No matter what, the marriage will proceed anyway. Regardless of how you feel, we will get married!”
Determined, Sejeong decided to win Dohyuk at all costs.
“Team leader, did you understand what I said?”
“Of course.”
“Absolutely, you must not show any signs of dating!”
“Got it.”
Dohyuk responded to Jaen’s worried gaze with a confident smile.
‘Why do I feel more uneasy the more promises I make?’
The two were now standing in front of the Gwangju Byeol Sarang Childcare Center.
This was their first Christmas Eve together.
While other couples enjoyed sweet dates, Dohyuk and Jaen had to come here first due to Jaen’s promise to meet the children.
She had already informed Kim Won-jang, the team leader, that Dohyuk wanted to help with the Christmas event at the childcare center.
Only three days into their relationship, and it was already evident that if news of them reached their parents’ ears, they would be summoned home immediately.
Since Jaen had been here before with Min-woo, Se-yeon, and other college friends, she didn’t find anything strange.
After taking a deep breath, Jaen slowly entered the childcare center.
“Hey! It’s Noona Jaen!”
A boy who seemed to be in middle school playing in the playground spotted Jaen and shouted loudly.
Upon hearing him, children from all directions rushed over, surrounding Jaen.
“Noona, we missed you!”
“Sis, are you sleeping over tonight?”
“Yeah, of course. I came because I missed you guys.”
In an instant, Jaen, surrounded by children, tasted happiness welling up from her heart.
“Jaen is here! Thanks for coming.”
Director Kim smiled warmly, welcoming her.
Following that, a man with a gentle and affable demeanor emerged from the director’s office, and upon seeing Jaein, he approached with a bright smile.
“Seo Jaein, long time no see!”
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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