Trial Marriage Husband (Pangyo Couple version)

Chapter 162: GK or SM, Your Choice

[Exposed! Deep insight into Nam Joohyuk's 'Dedication']

While Joohyuk was causing a commotion, this was one of the headlines released by a famous news studio. As sudden as lightning, Joohyuk's pathway to face-slapping was opened.

"The actor Nam Joohyuk is young and fit, proud and arrogant. As usual, he has gained the hearts of many fans with his good looks resulting in an inflation in popularity. With the image of a 'perfect lover' created by his agency, he has attracted the affection of many female fans. But is he really as dedicated to his work as the public thinks?"

"Let us do a thorough analysis. Firstly, during Damiani's commercial shoot, Nam Joohyuk claimed to be sick and even presented a doctor's certificate. Yet we found photos posted online by his fans of him at the gym. Luckily, our editor managed to quickly grab a screenshot as soon as he saw it. Wasn't he meant to be sick?"

"Secondly, diligence? Everyone in the industry knows Nam Joohyuk takes advantage of the fact that he is an heir to be often absent from work. He leaves when he wants and never takes other people into consideration. He never hesitates to scold the staff and has even hit a staff member so bad they've been sent to the hospital. Is this the strong self-discipline fans speak of? The evidence is attached below. I hope you moronic fans don't choose to remain blind to the truth. If I have shattered your dreams, then all I can say is, sorry. There is no cure for stupidity."

"The most disappointing thing I noticed was all the moronic female fans did not go look for the director that replaced Nam Joohyuk, nor did they harass Damiani. Instead, they latched onto Cha Jooeun. What was the reason for this? From our analysis, it seems it is because, amongst the 3, Cha Jooeun is the only one without a strong backing and doesn't have her agency's support – hence, posing the smallest threat. So Nam Joohyuk set his target and decided to vent about this embarrassing scandal that was caused by his absence."

"Fans, you were merely weapons for Nam Joohyuk's attacks without realizing you were being used. You had practically become an accessory to murder."

As soon as this story was reported, the majority of fans were shaken up. After their face-slap, many of them decided to remain silent. As for Nam Joohyuk, upon seeing the report, he trembled in anger. "Who did this? Who owns this studio? Find out for me immediately!"

Seeing Nam Joohyuk throw a tantrum, his manager quickly tried to comfort him. "I told you before not to flaunt around in the open."

"I still have my father!" Joohyuk stuck up his middle finger at his manager arrogantly. "I refuse to believe there is any problem my father can't smooth out..."

His manager held back his anger as he shook his head helplessly.

Joohyuk had always been impulsive, making decisions without careful thought. With his spoilt temper, everyone around him found it hard to disagree with him. After all, his father was one of the richest men in the industry. The tables turned extremely quickly, but Joohyuk's fans were still putting up a front. They were impenetrable. To them, even if their idol fed them sh*t, they would still think it's fragrant. So they continued to brush things off onto Cha Jooeun, but onlookers weren't happy.

"You bunch of toxic 'Joohyuk Fans'! Was Cha Jooeun the one that made your idol go to the gym when he was supposed to be filming a commercial? Was she the one that forced him to bully others by arriving late and leaving early? It's not like she is Joohyuk's predecessor."

"Fans of male celebrities have always been in the younger age brackets, it's not worth arguing with them."

"They have no values. They even said their idol can do whatever he wants, what makes him think he can do that?"

"Not too long ago, they were chasing Damiani for responsibility and attacking Cha Jooeun. They acted like they were supreme in the universe. The face-slap came way too quickly."

"Hahaha, so satisfying. Diligent? NamJoohyuk has no brains!"

The discussions online began to heat up. Netizens that were more mature easily distinguished between right and wrong. Only younger fans that had not yet got a grasp on their values acted in extreme ways...

In the end, everything was beyond Damiani and Yeji's expectations. The situation had changed too quickly. Reality proved, Jooeun's counterattack was quick and direct. Her calm and composed manner revealed a woman's wisdom and power. She was not one other could afford to offend.

Midday the next day, Taejoo delivered a huge poster to Nine One Hannam. Jooeun placed the picture of her and Jeonghwan holding hands onto their bedroom wall. She made a wish that their love would never fade.

"Madam, there are only 3 months left until your marriage is going to be announced."

Jooeun snapped out of her daze and turned to look at Taejoo. She replied deep in thought. "In that case, I better hurry up."

"Madam, you must not know. In order to let you handle your matters without pressure, the president has had to deal with his family's constant interrogation."

"That must be difficult." Jooeun lowered her head. She felt a little guilty. All along, Jeonghwan had doted on her, allowed her to do what she wanted, and never once pressured her in any way. But she hadn't considered Jeonghwan's difficulties.

"Actually, it's not that difficult." Taejoo felt he had said something he shouldn't have, so he quickly tried to brush her off as he left.

However, Jooeun already took the words to heart. She quickly made a phone call to Kangjun. She needed jobs and she needed to regain her glory. Not only because she wanted to be on the same level as Jeonghwan, but also because of the oath had she made when she left the Cha family.

Late at night, snow suddenly started falling outside the window. Upon arriving home, Jeonghwan's jacket was covered with droplets of melted snow. Jooeun immediately helped him remove his jacket and pulled him over to sit next to her. "Hwan, be honest with me. Have the Lee family elders been pressuring you?"

Jeonghwan stretched his arm around her and shook his head. "Why Mrs. Cha? Do you want to bring forward our announcement date?"

"I'm just afraid you are put in a difficult position."

"You were born for the runway. I don't want to lock an international supermodel at home. So I am willing to help send you to the pinnacle of the fashion industry. Since I promised you 6 months, I'm not going to force you."

"Jeonghwan, remember, if you come across a situation where you have no choice but to reveal our relationship, I will be able to accept it, no matter when it is." Jooeun wanted to place the option in Jeonghwan's hands.

"It would be the day you dazzle the world." Jeonghwan lowered his head and placed his nose against Jooeun's. When they blinked they could feel the flutter of each other's eyelashes.

In reality, Jooeun preferred that their relationship remained a secret. That way they would just be an average husband and wife where a simple hug after returning home every day would be enough to relieve all tiredness. If their relationship got revealed, their every word and move would be under public scrutiny; that was not the result she wanted. She suddenly felt a little regretful for promising to announce their marriage after 6 months.

How great would it be for things to remain this simple?

The couple was hugging affectionately on the sofa when Kangjun's phone call came through. Jeonghwan picked it up.

"What is it?"

"President Lee?" Kangjun was stunned for a moment, before continuing. "Yeji has given all of Jooeun's jobs to Ahn Hani and Shin Suhyun."

It seemed she was trying to give Jooeun an internal ban!

Kangjun was too afraid to continue speaking as he swallowed back his words.

Jeonghwan hung up and turned to Jooeun. "You can't stay in Sublime for much longer. GK or SM, your choice."