“Back there, at the very end! Come forward!”
The director pointed and shouted at Seo Yoon. Then, the assistant director approached her again at a brisk pace.
“I’m sorry. You seem to need to stand in the front.”
The assistant director made a praying gesture as he explained to Seo Yoon. But no matter how much she thought about it, she couldn’t accept it.
She didn’t want her face to appear on TV. She had agreed to participate only because she was supposed to be in the background.
“I’m sorry. I would be in trouble if my face is shown.”
Seeing Seo Yoon’s troubled face, the assistant director hesitated for a moment before running back to the director. It seemed like he was conveying Seo Yoon’s intention to the director.
Kang Hyun was just listening to their conversation with a blank expression.
However, his gaze was constantly on Seo Yoon, and her head lowered further under his intense stare.
Then, Kang Hyun said something to the director. Shortly after, the assistant director came back to them.
“We will shoot as originally planned. We are short on time and need to proceed quickly. Everyone, please focus.”
Only then could Seo Yoon breathe a sigh of relief. The shooting proceeded at a fast pace. There was almost no mistake as Kang Hyun and Young Joo were both veterans.
Finally, they filmed the highlight of the day, the scene where Kang Hyun carried Young Joo out of the abandoned house.
Kang Hyun lifted Shin Young Joo in one swift motion. Shin Young Joo wrapped her arms around his neck.
The chemistry between the two was so perfect that everyone watched breathlessly. Seo Yoon also watched them blankly, as if she had become an audience member.
Then she unexpectedly met Kang Hyun’s eyes. While he was carrying Shin Young Joo princessstyle, he glared piercingly at her.
‘I’m scared.’
Seo Yoon flinched. His eyes were large but slightly slanted, making them extremely fierce when he glared. It was an impression very suitable for a brutal killer role.
Seo Yoon avoided his fierce gaze and ducked even more, hiding behind the other actors.
In the end, Seo Yoon had no choice but to be led to Kang Hyun’s waiting room. She spoke in a cowering voice, like a student being scolded in front of a teacher.
“I thought I just had to stand in the back.”
“Did that kid drag you here by force?”
“No, not by force, but it seemed that things weren’t working out……”
When Kang Hyun first saw her, he couldn’t believe it. She was dressed in a bright red dress with heavy makeup on. He was doubtful until their eyes met, and seeing her confused and not knowing what to do, he realized right away.
It was absurd to see the most noticeable woman trying to hide behind the other actors by any means.
In addition to that, the director tried to place Seo Yoon at the front saying she captured the camera well, and even gave her lines to increase her screen time.
That’s when Kang Hyun stepped in. He argued that if an extra stood out too much, the protagonist Young Joo could be overshadowed, and above all, this scene had to absolutely highlight Shin Young Joo.
When he reviewed the footage, he saw that before his arrival, multiple shots were taken and Seo Yoon’s face was constantly captured in the background of Shin Young Joo’s scenes.
If Shin Young Joo hadn’t been busy, Kang Hyun would have suggested reshooting after removing all the footage with Seo Yoon in it.
“Perhaps it’s because madam’s beauty stands out so much. That’s probably why they asked you. Anyone would think you’re an actress.”
Kyung Hwa, who had been watching Kang Hyun’s reaction, cautiously opened her mouth.
“Yes. You’re right. And when I saw the footage earlier, she was hidden by the crowd and her makeup was so heavy that I didn’t even recognize her. I don’t think anyone will recognize her when the broadcast goes out.”
Chul Young, noticing Kang Hyun’s reaction, added his thoughts, while Kyung Hwa had already spoken up.
“I recognized her, what do you mean nobody will!”
Kang Hyun raised his voice, causing Chul Young to promptly shut his mouth. It was strange to Chul Young, too. Among them, only Kang Hyun had recognized her.
Even knowing it was Seo Yoon, he couldn’t associate her with the Seo Yoon he knew, causing him to tilt his head in confusion.
The women marveled at how a change in outfit and makeup could create a 180degree shift in atmosphere. The demure madam had transformed into a mischievous cat.
“Anyway! Who told Seo Yoon to bring costumes?”
Kang Hyun asked, glaring at Chul Young and Kyung Hwa. Just because he didn’t respect Seo Yoon didn’t mean anyone else could.
“Ms. Shin Young Joo said she has to attend a film screening and can’t come until 5. Since time was pressing and madam was at home…….”
Kyung Hwa explained in a low, cautious voice.
“Is Seo Yoon her assistant?”
“I’m sorry.”
“Who’s supposed to come and go!”
When Kang Hyun raised his voice, Seo Yoon flinched. Seeing her like that, Kang Hyun caught his breath for a moment.
“Everyone, go out.”
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
