With a look of astonishment in her eyes, Seo Rin’s trembling fingertips pointed towards me.
Her trembling, slender fingers and her face that froze in an instant. It was exactly the reaction I had expected.
Imagining the entertaining events that would happen in the future, I curled the corners of my lips.
“I told you we’d meet soon.”
Looking at the clock on the monitor in front of the studio, it was almost time to wrap up.
[Lastly, the weather. Tonight and tomorrow, there will be a lot of clouds across the country…]It was a radio studio.
I couldn’t remember how many years it had been since I sat in this studio, occasionally hosting radio news on weekends.
[I’ll end the news here. This was Yoon Yeo Jin.]After finishing the comprehensive news, from the news broadcast to the weather forecast, I took off the headset I was wearing.
It was my first return to broadcasting in five years, and I finally smiled with relief as I finished without a mistake.
I gathered my scripts and belongings that were on the table and left the studio.
As soon as I returned to the announcer’s room, I was surrounded by my senior and junior colleagues who were resting at their seats.
“Yoon, but why radio broadcasting?”
The one who asked the question was Anchor Young Joon, who hosted News9 with me.
As I sat down at the desk prepared next to him, he asked with a curious voice.
“That’s true. Yeo Jin could have hosted a TV program as well.”
Radio news was quite challenging because I had to handle five or six radio broadcasts.
Moreover, mistakes were not allowed as the news had to be delivered only through voice.
‘After all, it’s rare for someone who was a main news anchor to return as an announcer.’
Knowing why they reacted like this, I gave a faint smile and answered.
“It’s still news broadcasting, isn’t it? Radio is rewarding too. The only difference is that there’s no camera.”
“I know, but it’s a waste for you.”
Seeing my senior genuinely feeling sorry for me, I smiled brighter, but I could feel the subtly changed atmosphere around me.
I realized that in the eyes of others, my situation seemed pitiful.
“Thanks for worrying about me, senior.”
Anticipating a storm of questions if I continued sitting, I stood up.
Then, I caught Seo Rin’s eye.
She looked at me with a relaxed expression, different from the face I saw in the morning.
I got up from my seat to check the afternoon work schedule on the duty assignment board.
Since it was my first day back, I thought I would be able to leave after finishing the afternoon news broadcast.
‘I need to go to the hospital after work.’
I received a call from Dr. Kim right before the radio broadcast at lunch.
I planned to go to the hospital as soon as possible since my parents’ condition was worse than I thought.
“Sis.”
As I sat down in the empty break room, Seo Rin entered, opening the door.
She came up to me with her arms crossed and sat down in front of me.
“Congratulations on your return? I didn’t know you’d come back like this.”
“Thanks.”
Seo Rin wore a strange smile, one that I couldn’t tell if it was a sneer or a genuine smile.
“I thought you’d return as a news anchor, but I had no idea you’d be on the radio team. You could’ve told me.”
“……”
“Still, your background is impressive. For a career-interrupted announcer to come back right away.”
She congratulated me with a sweet, friendly tone and an affectionate nickname, but her words had a sting to them.
I laughed at the words Seo Rin had brought up all the way to the break room, finding them amusing.
It seemed like this was the only thing she could grasp about me.
If I had the background she was talking about, I wouldn’t have had such a difficult time returning to work.
“What’s so funny…?”
“No, it’s nothing. Seo Rin, aren’t you preparing for the evening broadcast? It seems like a good time to write your script.”
At my sharp remark, Seo Rin’s triumphant smile faded, and her eyebrows narrowed.
Then, I noticed a missed call on my phone screen.
“Just a moment.”
It was a call from Chairman Seo Moo Jin.
As I stopped talking and called back, Seo Rin’s gaze on me changed slightly.
The call to the chairman connected immediately after a few rings.
“Grandfather. Did you call?”
“Yes. Are you alright? I know you must be going through a lot. I was worried, so I called.”
The chairman had a close relationship with my grandfather, and I had been treating him like my own grandfather since I was young.
I could hear the concern in his voice, from my wedding to everything I had been through.
Seo Rin, who was about to stand up during my call, hesitated and stopped.
Her expression changed subtly as she seemed to realize who the “grandfather” I was addressing was.
“I’m fine. But my parents aren’t doing well…”
“I heard from Dr. Kim already. Ji Young’s parents are in big trouble. They should get better. If you need help, feel free to contact me anytime.”
“I will… Thank you.”
As we continued talking, the chairman subtly brought up another topic.
“By the way, Yeo Jin, I heard you returned to work.”
“Yes. I’ve returned.”
“I see… Well, if that’s what you want, there’s nothing I can do about it. But don’t overdo it, considering everything that’s on your mind.”
Even Ji Han, who was my husband, had never shown such genuine concern.
I was momentarily overwhelmed, but I forced myself to smile calmly.
“And stop by Pyeongchang-dong with Ji Han.”
“Yes. I’ll arrange a time with Ji Han. Grandfather.”
I emphasized the name Ji Han in my response.
I hung up the phone and locked eyes with Seo Rin, who had been standing still.
“Sorry for stopping in the middle of our conversation. I received a call from my in-laws.”
“…”
“Even though I said I’m fine, they were worried about their granddaughter-in-law and invited me over for a meal.”
‘Seo Rin, it’s that household you’ve been watching so closely, the one you’re so desperate to join.’
Her lips gradually fell as she realized that the in-laws I was talking about belonged to the Hojin Group, Ji Han’s family.
I could see the deep desire for what she couldn’t have boiling in her eyes.
‘Keep coveting my position. And then, step into hell, Chae Seo Rin.’
“Did you say they’re worried about their granddaughter-in-law? That’s true. I didn’t think about that. Maybe I should take this opportunity to ask the chairman for a favor.”
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
