Yoon stopped by the seaside on her way home after a long time.
“Did Mr. Cha go to Taiwan? When is he coming back?” Oak Soon asked while handing Yoon some mackerel.
“He’s coming back tomorrow.”
Kang Hyun was visiting Taiwan for a promotion.
“Even after the drama is over, Mr. Cha seems busy. Chuckle!”
Ho Sik coughed as he drank water.
“Anyway, your grandpa has a quick temper. He just gulps down water like that.”
Oak Soon patted Ho Sik’s back and gave him a piece of her mind.
“Who’s quick-tempered? Your grandma says I’m quick-tempered.”
Ho Sik explained to Yoon, and she nodded in agreement.
“So, Mr. Cha doesn’t have much time to come here, does he?”
As the coughing subsided, Ho Sik inquired.
“Why does he keep asking me to come when he’s so busy?”
Oak Soon clicked her tongue. However, despite her words, Oak Soon also wanted to see Kang Hyun.
“He said he’s coming to say hello at the end of October after his trip to Japan. Is it okay?”
Yoon asked, watching Oak Soon’s expression.
“Yeah, it’s okay.”
Oak Soon nodded. Considering that Cha would take care of them and send them herbal medicine, meat, and fruit regularly, it didn’t seem to matter much whether he lived with them or not.
The mention of Mr. Cha’s arrival had already caught Ho Sik’s attention. Lately, he had become deeply engrossed in watching Kang Hyun’s previous movies, not only his ruthless killer roles but also the enjoyment of revisiting them never seemed to grow old.
The person who would be their son-in-law seemed to be quite an enigma, to the point that his identity was almost elusive. In reality, Ho Sik had no interest in the movie’s plot; his eyes were solely fixed on Kang Hyun.
At first glance, he seemed like a typical rich man’s son, but the more Ho Sik saw of him, the more he appeared serious, manly, and remarkably trustworthy, which greatly appealed to him.
“Our Mr. Cha, no one can follow him. Not only is his character great, but he’s also from a top university, well-off…”
Once again, Ho Sik’s repertoire began. Since he couldn’t boast about it outside, whenever he came home, Kang Hyun’s praises never seemed to end to the point where Oak Soon was worried that she might get tired of hearing them.
“But what does Mr. Cha like?”
By the way, Oak Soon was concerned because she had to prepare food. Kang Hyun was not only the son of a wealthy family but also a top star, so she didn’t think he would eat just any food.
“I don’t have any specific preferences. Whatever Grandma prepares, I’ll probably enjoy.”
Just as she had learned from Ok Soon, Yoon always made the dishes exactly as instructed, and Kang Hyun always enjoyed them.
“Well, that’s a relief. By the way, while you’re at it, could you give me a perm? I don’t feel satisfied with the beauty salon. Your skills are much better.”
Ok Soon suddenly remembered and brought the perm solution.
“This guy here, don’t make Yoon work so hard. Just go to the beauty salon.”
Ho Sik objected.
“It’s not a big deal. I’ll take care of it. I’ll come before Mr. Kang Hyun arrives to greet him.”
After finishing the meal, Yoon returned home after giving Ok Soon a perm.
Yoon entered the empty foyer and took off her shoes. The house felt unusually silent without Kang Hyun. Despite its spaciousness, the house seemed even emptier.
Yoon opened her phone and clicked on Kang Hyun’s articles. There were already many photos taken in Taiwan.
Kang Hyun was dressed in a stylish suit, which she liked. The loosened tie added to his charm.
“Why does our Mr. Kang Hyun look so handsome?”
Whenever Yoon read Kang Hyun’s articles, he seemed unfamiliar.
He would tease her whenever he had the chance, sending winks and being affectionate, but when he slept, he would put his arm around her, comforting her. The kind and gentle Kang Hyun she saw in these articles was completely different from the top star Cha Kang Hyun.
Furthermore, the drama’s worldwide popularity meant that Kang Hyun would soon join the ranks of world stars, transcending Asia.
Suddenly, Yoon felt a pang of self-doubt, realizing how ordinary she appeared next to him. When she saw him standing next to the beautiful Shin Young Joo, the feeling intensified.
“Let’s not become lesser people.”
She couldn’t drag him down just because she considered herself ordinary.
“Let’s be the wonderful person who supports him to reach even greater heights.”
Yoon wiped away the irritation that only she could see in her eyes, erasing the image of Kang Hyun and Jung Ha Na that she hadn’t been able to delete until now.
“Delete it. Forget about this.”
There was no need to let uncertain matters boil inside.
“Let’s focus on studying. The exams are right around the corner.”
The next day, before boarding the plane, Kang Hyun sent a text message to Yoon. Judging by the time, it seemed he could pick her up when she finished work.
“I’ll pick you up in front of your school. In a discreet car!”
“Our Yoon dislikes anything conspicuous.”
After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
*
After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
