Seong Joon’s diligent assistance to Do Hyuk was also a way to repay that gratitude.
“Well, how is Do Hyuk these days?”
“He’s doing well.”
“Does he happen to be seeing any girls?”
Seong Joon was inwardly startled by Chairman Cha’s piercing gaze.
He wondered if Chairman Cha knew about Jae In’s true identity and was testing him.
Fortunately, judging from Chairman Cha’s expression, it didn’t seem to be the case.
In any case, it was impossible to reveal the truth straightforwardly.
“No, there isn’t. He’s always buried in work, and I’m concerned about Do Hyuk’s health. He’s solely focused on preparing for the succession.”
As Seong Joon spoke, he couldn’t help but feel a pang of conscience as Jae In’s face came to mind.
“That’s right, damn it. I’ve repeatedly told Chairman Cha to finalize the succession smoothly without any setbacks early next year.”
“I see. That’s fortunate.”
Chairman Cha had never even dreamt of his youngest son, Cha Jeong Hwan’s conspiracy.
Seong Joon was already worried about what would happen when Chairman Cha eventually discovered the truth.
“I called Manager Kim today because I have one request.”
“Please tell me anything. I will do my best to help in any way I can.”
“Of course, it’s only you.”
Hehehe. Chairman Cha laughed boisterously and continued speaking.
“Do you remember Yoon Se Jeong from Seo Jin Trading who came for a visit last time?”
“Yes.”
“Let me speak frankly. Can’t you help Do Hyuk establish a connection with Yoon Se Jeong?”
“…!”
Seong Joon was taken aback and his eyes widened.
“If Do Hyuk joins hands with Seo Jin Trading, it will greatly strengthen his control over the company.”
“That’s true, but…”
Seo Jin Trading was a conglomerate that had been passed down through generations, like a great mountain.
The union of the two prestigious conglomerate families through marriage was an ideal combination that anyone could see.
Moreover, Se Jeong, who possessed intelligence and beauty, was an impeccable young woman that many in the business world coveted.
It was perfectly understandable that Chairman Cha wanted to make her his granddaughterinlaw.
However…
“I don’t want a marriage that will make me unhappy,” Do Hyuk replied, mentioning his deceased father in Chairman Cha’s hospital room. On that day, Seong Joon could clearly see the resolute expression on his face.
Seong Joon knew all too well why Do Hyuk was so negative about strategic marriages. Do Hyuk’s parents were always busy with their own affairs, and their household had a cold atmosphere. When Do Hyuk’s father passed away, his mother remarried an old lover and left for the United States as if she had been waiting for the opportunity. Perhaps the reason Do Hyuk showed no interest in women was because of his distrust towards his mother.
The first person to catch Do Hyuk’s interest was none other than Seo Jae In. Seong Joon cautiously spoke, hoping not to go against Chairman Cha’s intentions.
“Do you think it would be difficult to push for a strategic marriage if the young master is reluctant?”
“Don’t talk like a child. I thought Do Hyuk was strongwilled, but he’s got a weak spot, causing a big problem.”
Chairman Cha added with a contemptuous tone.
“Marriage is also a strategy. It’s natural in this world for people to use calculators when getting married, but it’s acting all surprised.”
“….”
“Besides, where can you find a virtuous lady like Se Jeong in today’s world? It’s an unexpected stroke of luck! Don’t you agree?”
“Yes, Chairman, you’re right.”
The fact that Do Hyuk, the person involved, showed no interest was the problem.
“Manager Kim, I trust only you. Help Do Hyuk have a chance to meet Se Jeong.”
Chairman Cha’s gaze was pleading.
Seong Joon knew everything, but he couldn’t refuse Chairman Cha’s request.
“Yes, Chairman. I will do my best.”
A satisfied smile appeared on Chairman Cha’s face.
“This is a big deal. What will happen to Seo Jae In now?”
Do Hyuk was also worried about Jae In’s safety, despite being Do Hyuk himself.
Once Chairman Cha became aware of Jae In’s existence, he would not hesitate to use any means necessary to separate her from Do Hyuk.
“Happy birthday!”
“Yeah, thanks. It feels really good to have everyone together like this.”
That evening, Chairman Cha looked around at his descendants seated around the long wooden table, wearing a satisfied smile.
On his 85th birthday, his second son, Cha Jung Hwan, and his wife Kim Hye Sun, grandson Cha Jin Hyuk, daughter Cha Joo Young, soninlaw Lee Myung Ho, and Do Hyuk gathered in one place.
“Do Hyuk, my brother, are you handling all the work at the company alone? I almost forgot your face because you never show up at family events.”
Jin Hyuk, sitting across from Do Hyuk, grumbled and started a quarrel.
At the age of thirty this year, Jin Hyuk was just a name attached to the marketing department of Daesan Planning, one of the Daesan Group affiliates. He lived like a wanderer.
He resembled Do Hyuk, his cousin, but had a much sharper impression and a dark expression.
Do Hyuk responded with an indifferent face, showing no signs of disturbance.
“It’s you who doesn’t know the fun of life. Aren’t you tired of being buried in work all the time?”
“Not at all. I find it quite enjoyable. You wouldn’t understand, pretending to work all the time.”
“What? Pretending?”
“Jin Hyuk, stop it. Instead of being excited to see our family after a long time, what are you doing?”
Cha Jung Hwan scolded the agitated Jin Hyuk and smiled kindly at Do Hyuk.
“Do Hyuk, you’re the only one who calls Jin Hyuk ‘hyung.’ I guess he felt disappointed because he couldn’t see you often. Understand him.”
Do Hyuk slightly lowered his head with a stiff face.
Cha Jung Hwan, who felt like swallowing a bitter pill by handing over the company to Do Hyuk, was busy scheming to keep the company in his clutches. He even tried to establish a relationship through marriage by using the private equity fund, MF Partners.
In the meantime, Do Hyuk found Cha Jung Hwan repulsive, pretending to be a decent adult in front of others.
“Why does Father always treat me like this?”
“Yeah, that’s right. It’s so obvious that he only favors Do Hyuk.”
Kim Hye Sun, Cha Jung Hwan’s wife, scolded Jin Hyuk and glanced at Do Hyuk.
Tsk! Chairman Cha, who had been watching quietly, seemed displeased as he clicked his tongue.
“Why do you two growl at each other every time you meet? How long are you going to keep it up, even though you’ve been like this since childhood?”
As the atmosphere turned cold, Cha Joo Young, with her cheerful personality, intervened.
“Yeah, yeah. Since we gathered here to celebrate Grandfather’s birthday, we should show a good relationship. By the way, Grandfather seems to be getting younger while we haven’t seen him. Are you hiding something good and enjoying it alone?”
“Can you tell? It’s worth the money I’ve spent. Haha.”
Thanks to her, Chairman Cha’s face lit up with a broad smile in no time.
Joo Young gently patted Do Hyuk’s back as if nothing was noticeable.
Finally, a faint smile appeared on Do Hyuk’s face.
How much time had passed?
It was at that moment when I blamed the slow passage of time, trying to deflect the uncomfortable gazes of my small makeshift family directed at me.
Suddenly, the sound of slippers echoed, followed by a woman rushing over and hugging Chairman Cha.
“Grandfather! Happy birthday!”
“Oh, our princess is here!”
“Grandfather, you always call me princess, but I’m already twentyfour. Until when will you call me princess?”
“Once a princess, always a princess until I die. In my eyes, you’re the most beautiful princess in the world.”
“Of course, because Grandfather is the best!”
“Hey, don’t you see anyone other than Grandfather? You should greet Uncle, Aunt, and the brothers too.”
Cha Joo Young poked her daughter’s side.
“Hello!”
Finally, with a bright smile, the person who sat next to Do Hyuk greeted,
It was Lee Yeon Ji, an employee of the Product Planning Team 1.
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Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
