Ch.169Brother-in-law! Is it true?

“Donghu, the Will You Marry Me? team is asking if they can film during your drama shoot?”

“What? Drama? The fake Will You Marry Me?”

“Yeah, fake Will You Marry Me. I think they want to capture your real job moment? Something like that.”

“Ah, I see.”

I kind of get what they’re going for.

‘They often had scenes like that in Will You Marry Me?’

Like experiencing the husband’s job or watching him work.

Getting to know each other’s professions, falling for each other through seeing that side.

I’ve seen that kind of emotional directing several times before.

“But is it okay to film a drama that hasn’t even aired yet?”

“Ah, we’ve already worked all that out. You know that early part? We agreed to film a bit of that.”

In terms of broadcast order.

No matter how quickly they film Our Fake Marriage.

It would inevitably air later than Will You Marry Me?

So.

“So you’re basically leaking the early parts on purpose?”

“Exactly, exactly. There will even be articles about it, like ‘shocked by the unexpected leak’ and so on.”

The usual viral marketing, the same old coordinated promotional tactics.

Predictable, but history proves it works effectively.

“I don’t mind. It’s actually good promotion for the project.”

“Okay, I’ll let them know.”

“Sure.”

Afterward, Seokho and I chatted about various company matters.

‘He doesn’t really need to share all this.’

After dividing the shares and since I became an adult.

Even though I delegated full authority to Seokho.

He still humbles himself and continues to keep me informed about various things.

“Kangsik’s game is selling incredibly well.”

“Really?”

“Yeah, at this rate… it might sell a million copies in two months.”

“A m-million?”

I was shocked by the sudden jump in numbers.

“Yeah, I tried it too. It’s what people call a souls-like, but… it’s uniquely different, maybe it’s the satisfaction of defeating monsters as a little chick?”

It’s like a game version of David versus Goliath.

‘Except David is a chick, which is a bit different.’

But I never dreamed it would be this successful already.

There’s a saying you can’t get full on the first spoonful.

‘Investment really makes such a difference.’

Plus, when I heard Minhyeok was involved in development too, I was so surprised.

No wonder he didn’t join our company after getting his driver’s license.

‘But why did they keep this a secret from me?’

If it was meant to be a surprise, it was a huge success.

I was completely shocked.

Anyway.

“So how will tomorrow’s filming work?”

“Ah, you’ll be filming the fake Will You Marry Me?, then the Will You Marry Me? crew will arrive. Just act surprised when they show up.”

So tomorrow Sujin and Jaerin will meet after a long time.

‘Was it a long time, or will it be their first meeting?’

I can’t remember clearly since they’ve had no reason to meet.

But it doesn’t really matter.

‘Nothing much will happen, I’m sure.’

++++++

It’s a beautiful day.

Spring has arrived, flowers are blooming.

There’s still some cold weather, but it’s fine.

“Another energetic day!”

Ryu Jaerin’s day is relaxed.

Since her comeback schedule hasn’t been set yet.

On days like today, she has no particular work.

No, there was just one thing.

‘Watching my husband at work.’

That’s why she really wanted to do Will You Marry Me?

Naturally sharing and blending into each other’s daily lives.

‘And being able to keep it as public record.’

Ryu Jaerin glanced at the camera following her from the side.

Then calmly continued walking to her destination.

Ding-a-ling.

When she opened the door, the bell sound pleasantly tickled her ears.

“Oh my, Jaerin, you’re here so early?”

“I wanted to prepare a lot, thank you for accommodating me.”

The cooking instructor came out to greet her as if she’d been waiting.

Today was ‘secretly visiting husband’s workplace’ day.

Rather than going empty-handed, she wanted to pack at least one lunchbox.

“Is this just for one person?”

“Yes, but… my husband eats a lot.”

Ryu Jaerin smiled softly as she recalled Kim Donghu eating.

A deep smile full of happiness.

Her pure charm was so overwhelming that the directors filming her were mesmerized.

If compared to a flower, she’d be a white lotus.

Jaerin began taking various items out of her bag.

“Does he eat this much? This is enough for five people!”

“He says he’s eating less these days because he’s exercising less, but when he eats well, he can eat enough for eight people.”

“Wow, I didn’t know Donghu had such an appetite.”

“Yes, he eats a lot.”

“He.”

Ryu Jaerin really liked this expression.

It rolled off her tongue nicely and had a traditional married couple feel.

Like a virtuous wife supporting her husband who works outside.

‘I don’t really know what it’s actually like though.’

When she really marries Donghu later.

She’ll call him “he” then too.

Just thinking about it makes her smile deeply again.

“What time did Donghu say his filming starts?”

“I don’t know when it ends, but I heard it starts at 10 AM.”

“Then he probably eats around… one o’clock?”

“Yes, that’s right. I’m sure of that.”

“So until one o’clock… that’s about eight hours, shall we marinate the meat first?”

“Yes!”

The scene of Ryu Jaerin and the cooking instructor working closely together was captured on camera.

The camera director and writers watching inwardly applauded with delight.

‘This footage is absolutely amazing.’

‘To think the final couple would create such a perfect image… truly perfect.’

‘The phrase “final brilliance” fits perfectly.’

It was like the ideal image of marriage.

It seemed capable of portraying every fantasy that marriage could offer.

Moreover.

“My goodness, you’re so good at cooking. Have you done this before?”

Ryu Jaerin, who usually showed a strong and energetic side as Bloombell’s center.

“Yes, well… I wanted to cook for my husband…”

The gap between her usual self and how she turned into a shy girl whenever Kim Donghu was mentioned was incredibly adorable.

The cooking time passed quickly.

“Look at the time, oh my!”

When she came to her senses, the clock was pointing to 12 o’clock.

Fortunately, the cooking academy was close to the filming location.

If she took a car, she could just barely make it in time.

“It’s really fortunate that Jaerin works so quickly, preparing an 8-tier lunchbox isn’t easy.”

As the cooking instructor said.

As if all the time spent wasn’t wasted.

An impressive 8-tier lunchbox was proudly displayed on camera.

“You’re right, thank you so much! I’ll repay you later!”

“Instead of repayment, make sure to send me a wedding invitation!”

“Yes! I will!”

The conversation ended there.

Ryu Jaerin hurriedly left with the lunchbox.

‘Coming was planned, but the lunchbox is a real surprise!’

At worst, she needed to avoid missing mealtime by being late.

After rushing like that.

“Phew!”

Jaerin arrived at the filming location exactly at 12:30.

Everyone seemed busy moving around.

It looked like filming wasn’t over yet.

“Sneakily… I need to go sneakily.”

Thorough disguise.

Of course, the camera still followed her.

Nevertheless, Jaerin stealthily infiltrated the filming site.

Since everything had been arranged in advance, no one stopped Ryu Jaerin.

As she continued walking, Kim Donghu filming came into her view.

His boxing was good, but.

Ryu Jaerin especially loved seeing her husband acting.

That look in his eyes when he immersed himself in a role.

It had a maddening charm.

‘But I can’t see everything clearly.’

Maybe because of the crowd.

Ryu Jaerin moved a bit further forward without being noticed.

‘Ah, I can see now.’

The entire filming scene came into view.

“Senior, can you do it with me? Marriiiiiiiage!”

Kim Sujin’s acting as if drunk.

And facing her.

“I said that considering all those aspects.”

Kim Donghu’s emotional acting was clearly visible.

‘This is the early scene?’

Is it okay to reveal this?

While Ryu Jaerin was thinking this.

The filming continued.

An atmosphere that clearly suggested a kiss was coming.

The partner was Kim Sujin, whom she’d seen before.

And her husband, who was about to mix lips with that Kim Sujin.

‘…Right, I knew this.’

As an actor, he would eventually film kiss scenes.

But I never thought I’d see it directly with my own eyes.

Especially while filming Will You Marry Me?

Thump.

She could see their lips overlapping.

Their slightly mixing tongues and hands unconsciously clinging to each other’s bodies.

It doesn’t get more intense.

Since it’s an early filming part.

Therefore.

“Cut! Good! Let’s eat lunch before continuing filming!”

The cut sign came before their tongues fully intertwined.

‘….’

As strange emotions stirred in Ryu Jaerin’s heart.

Smile.

Kim Sujin looked directly at Ryu Jaerin and smiled softly.

‘Ah.’

Seeing that smile, Ryu Jaerin smiled back.

She had felt it once before, but now she was certain.

‘We have exactly the same taste in men.’

To the point of loving intensely.

As their gazes were about to interlock intensely.

“Hey, how did you get here? Is your schedule okay today?”

With perfect timing, Kim Donghu greeted Ryu Jaerin.

Acting truly surprised.

Even though he knew, he was quite smooth in this aspect.

“Lunchbox, I wanted to prepare at least one meal for you.”

Ryu Jaerin held up the lunchbox and smiled brightly.

She didn’t even have time to be jealous or engage in mind games.

“…You prepared all this?”

“Yes, let’s eat together. Is the timing okay?”

“Yeah, it’s actually lunchtime. I’ll find a good place to eat, just a moment.”

Just looking at each other like this and smiling.

Spending time together was more precious.

+++++

Usually, Will You Marry Me? filming was done in concentrated sessions.

That way other couples could get their spotlight too.

‘But I didn’t expect it to be this concentrated.’

We had definitely enjoyed the delicious lunch Jaerin prepared.

And then completed the early filming part for the viral marketing.

Everything was going smoothly up to that point.

However.

“Brother-in-law, is it true you filmed a kiss scene in front of my sister?!”

I never dreamed I’d meet Bloombell members today.

“Isn’t this cheating?! Cheating?!”

Especially while being interrogated about a kiss scene.

‘Isn’t this skipping too many steps? Today is moving too fast!’

In the blink of an eye, we’re at the Bloombell dormitory.

Surrounded by Bloombell members.

There was only one thing I could say in this situation.

“It’s not cheating if I take full responsibility, right?”

“…That’s garbage!”

Huh? That’s not it?