With a swift motion brushing against her neck, Dajeong reluctantly sat on the sofa. As expected, Jeongae’s nagging began pouring out.
“Hey, is it really okay for you to live without getting married?”
“Why are you suddenly bringing that up again…?”
“A woman should be under the shadow of a man. Where can you go and not be ignored? You saw it earlier. Even if you look like a beggar, as long as you’re called a husband, the wife will endure and endure. Understand?”
“Mom, seriously. What is happening in the world nowadays…?”
She said that, but Dajeong also knew Jeongae’s feelings. What would her daughter have felt seeing her being scolded to call her husband? Surely, she couldn’t have said everything she wanted at that moment.
“As for you, it might be different. There are cases where women nowadays, with two or three children, live a good life. But if you don’t have anyone to rely on, how will you live, just relying on yourself?”
As if her heart burst, Jeongae slapped her chest.
“You should find a partner, a mate! Even if they’re annoying at times, in times of trouble, there’s no one else who’ll take your side but your partner!”
As soon as she finished speaking, the repressed emotions erupted again like a waterfall.
It used to be like that. I didn’t know who it was, but the guy taking my daughter was indeed a fortunate man.
I used to believe that he would come with capabilities and a good reputation befitting my daughter’s unique charm and beauty.
However, everything changed after my grandson was born. Would those outstanding men bother to look at a maiden with a burden?
Expectations held over the years are all in vain. Now, even if it’s some shabby man from any house, it seemed alright.
What if I die? The only thing left in this world is this. I need to somehow find a partner before I can comfortably close my eyes.
Whether he’s chubby or skinny, as long as he is reliable, stays close to my daughter like a screen, cherishes and cares for her, Jeongae would be content to close her eyes now.
“Oh… Oh.”
Seeing Jeongae sigh, Dajeong simply shook her head like a sinner.
Slightly pushing the door, Dajeong saw the back of Jeongae, who had laid down with her headband.
“Mom… I’ll bring Siu. Rest.”
She softly let her crawling voice in, but the already asleep Jeongae didn’t respond.
Closing the door quietly and turning away, Dajeong walked through the living room cautiously, feeling like walking on thin ice.
Only after leaving the entrance did she finally release the breath she had been holding. There truly was no break.
Standing still in front of the door, Dajeong buried her face in her hands. Somehow, she felt like crying.
She even thought about crying all out to relieve her pent-up feelings, but when it came to it, tears wouldn’t come out.
Just like that, taking a moment to catch her breath, her overwhelmed emotions were soon under control. Silently calming herself, she tentatively moved her feet. Unexpectedly, a funny phrase crossed her mind.
A husband who looks like a thief…?
Is the man’s face she saw at the noodle restaurant reminiscent of a thief? You should have seen a thief to say that.
While contemplating the absurd thought, Dajeong made a wry smile, unsure whether to laugh or cry.
With a troubled heart, stepping out of the apartment building, raindrops began to fall gently.
“Oh, it’s raining from the afternoon…”
Recalling the weather forecast she saw in the morning, Dajeong hesitated for a moment with a frustrated expression.
Was there a spare umbrella in the car trunk?
Not sure, and feeling that Jeongae needed some alone time, she didn’t dare to go back up to check.
What’s wrong with getting a bit wet in this kind of rain?
Heading towards the parked car, embracing the gentle scent of dust rising from the ground, Dajeong found herself at a loss when the raindrops gradually soaked into the dry soil, making the color richer.
In that moment, her steps suddenly came to a halt. The neat gathering of a woman’s well-kept shoes caught her eye at the tip of her foot.
When she lifted her head, a man in a black suit appeared. Under the umbrella held by that man, a neat-looking woman in her mid-50s was also visible. She was the owner of the neatly gathered tips of her shoes.
The woman, who had been staring at Dajeong, asked in a quite polite tone, “Are you Ms. Yoo Dajeong?”
“Well… yes?”
Suddenly, another man in a black suit approached behind Dajeong. He skillfully held a large black umbrella over her head.
Although it was surprising, they exhibited courteous behavior.
Tap, tap. The sound of raindrops falling on the umbrella intensified.
“Who are you?”
Not understanding English, Dajeong asked, and the middle-aged woman politely bowed, raising her while speaking, “Let’s go together. There’s someone who wants to meet Ms. Yoo Dajeong.”
After finishing her sentence, she stepped aside politely, opening the door of the high-end sedan.
“The OTT field is already receiving attention as a successful business. Of course, this is limited to those who have dominated the market, but as the trend continues, even those who have been pushed out due to lack of capital are inflating their values. Pouring money into acquisition costs is too bubbly.”
One team member raised objections to the absurd acquisition costs. In response, another team member spoke up.
“Are you suggesting we establish a new OTT corporation now? At this point?”
“It’s not impossible, is it? If the same amount of money is going to be spent, creating a native brand that can be more profitable in the long run than acquiring a failing company seems like a better option. As you know, the popularity of the Hallyu wave is still going strong.”
Jung-hyuk, who had closed his eyes for a moment and then opened them, listened to the two debating with a dull expression.
Somehow, the people gathered for this TF all seemed strong-willed and passionate, but they clashed with each other due to their strong opinions.
With many personalities like that, it seemed inevitable that things would go awry. Worries arose about whether they could proceed with the planned tasks in a timely manner.
The business being secretly pursued was known as “Duty-Free Shop Overseas Expansion,” both internally and externally. However, it was nothing more than a smokescreen.
A significant amount of capital had been brought in, and on top of that, it carried enormous risks, considering it was virtually a barren field.
Judging from the time perspective, it was crucial in deciding the fate of this project. Considering this, the proposal to establish a new corporation seemed unconvincing.
“If we establish a corporation and aim to establish a platform, we’ll need estimated costs for advertising and time costs to raise awareness up to 50% of the current top company. However, I think you need to provide an estimate for advertising expenses and time costs required to establish a platform, aiming for 50% awareness of the current top company in the current 1st place company.”
When Jung-hyuk rejected more baseless remarks, the team member’s mouth remained sealed.
“Since it seems like everyone is eating expensive meals and nodding off, let me make it clear. Right now, our business is not about OTT services, right?”
Do you not have your wits about you? I won’t forget a single word while making eye contact one by one.
It didn’t take long for the heated debate to resume. Subsequently, discussions about technology-related patents and system construction unfolded actively.
Around that time, Junghyuk was unable to concentrate on the meeting. The fingertips sliding along the eyebrow ridge were restless, and the wandering gaze between meeting materials and the phone seemed disconcerted.
A considerable amount of time passed, but the phone still showed no signs of any response. This fact sharply irritated Junghyuk’s nerves.
I said I miss you. I said I miss you, but why hasn’t Yoo Dajeong replied yet?
When the male lead is punished by carrying the female lead’s child and having periods like a woman
“I’ve given birth to two children for you, yet you still think about him.
Was I nothing but his substitute to you from beginning to end?”
Synopsis:
Meng Huan, a scumbag who has dated countless girlfriends, transmigrates to a female-dominated country.
Day 1: Whether it’s female dominance or not doesn’t matter. The beauties here are passionate and amorous. Isn’t it easier to date them than in modern times?
Day 2: After a night, Meng Huan discovers the differences in the female-dominated world. Men here actually have chastity locks and menstrual cycles. This hinders his ability to perform, damn it!
Day 3: What’s wrong with sleeping around? I don’t want you to marry me. I’m meant to be a playboy. I don’t care about male virtues… What? You want to drown me in a pig cage? Marry, I’ll marry!
Day N: Meng Huan inexplicably vomits and receives the shocking news of his life… He’s pregnant.
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