Before she could finish speaking, Y/N kicked her chair forcefully and snapped, "I couldn't be bothered to argue with you because we're at the press conference, but it seems you're courting death, huh?"

Dia jerked forward because of the inertia and after her chest was slammed hard against the table in front of her, she was in so much pain that she broke out into cold sweat.

Y/N had always felt that she should restrain her temper.

However, some people often liked provoking her.

Her delicate face was tensed up and her dark eyes were full of anger.

In her last life, she was a bandit who would kill without batting an eyelid. Otherwise, she wouldn't have had to line up in the underworld for such a long period of time.

At this moment, Y/N was emitting a murderous aura again. Even though she had already tried her best to control herself, the people present were still so frightened that they dared not make a single sound.

'This girl looks so young but why does she behave like Hades?'

"If you have a foul mouth, I don't mind sealing it for you. I heard you're from Seoul University, huh? You're from a prestigious university after all, but you've got such terrible mannerisms. I feel so ashamed for Seoul University."

Dia covered her stomach with both hands, her face turning pale as she glared viciously at Y/N. She was resentful but afraid too.

Seeing this, Chen Keyi hurriedly pulled Y/N away and said, "We still have to spend the next few months together. Simmer down."

'Lee Dong-wook was right, she's really hard to deal with.'

Rumor had it that Y/N was on very close terms with Second Young Madam Kim and that the latter invested in 'Female Fortress Leader' entirely for Y/N's sake.

He did not want to offend this potential bigwig.

Not everyone was as discerning as Chen Keyi. Two other women at the venue started berating Y/N.

However, Y/N simply glanced at them coldly.

The press conference ended on an unhappy note and Y/N once again made it to the hot search list.

"It was such a thrill watching Sister Y/N kick her chair, she's so domineering!"

"I remember that Dia made it to the hot search list when she made it to Seoul University back then. I also paid attention to her for a while, I did not expect her to have such a foul mouth."

"Does Y/N think the entertainment industry belongs to her? She was at fault in the first place and refuted Sister Ji-eun's goodwill."

"Trash. She's not even worthy to carry my shoes."

Y/N did not have as many fans as Ji-eun but most of Y/N's fans were very aggressive.

For example, they were hooligan-like schoolgirls and losers who idolized martial artists and had a penchant for beautiful girls.

Hence, Y/N's fans were all ready to retaliate against her rivals.

"I'm flying Y/N's flag high, the people of the bandit fortress are not to be bullied easily!"

"Sister Y/N is right, Ji-eun is so pretentious and Dia is in need of a beating!"

"This is yet another day of worshiping Sister Y/N. She's a hero who's fought ten enemies alone, for the sake of our nation. Since when has she been afraid of anyone?"

The argument between the fans of Ji-eun and Y/N had already reached a heated point.

The people of the crew were anxious and vexed.

They had yet to start filming officially and yet, there was already so much tension. What would happen once filming started?

The first scene to be filmed was that of the female lead, Zhou Pinyun, participating in the palace maiden selection and catching the attention of the emperor because of her good looks. That led to the empress paying more attention to her.

During the selection, the empress appeared in a luxurious sartorial ensemble. Hence, it took two to three hours for Y/N's hair and makeup to be done.

"Some people are just trying to throw their weight around. She's so violent and her fans are just like her. Look how long she took to get her hair and makeup done. She took more than hour than Ji-eun. Others might think she's the female lead instead."

Dia played a minister's daughter who had a close relationship with the female lead when she first entered the palace. However, during a power struggle to fight for the emperor's favor later on in the drama, she was poisoned to death by the empress.

Y/N was already looking forward to filming that scene.

'Is this woman forgetful? Has she not seen how incredible I was at the press conference?'

Y/N squinted and was ready to make a move when Ji-eun instantly pulled Dia away. "Enough, Dia, cut it out. Y/N is playing the empress so her makeup and clothing are definitely much more detailed."

Dia gritted her teeth and glared at Y/N with indignation.

The first scene took place in the gorgeous and stately palace.

Y/N quite liked that scene because she could get to see many beautiful women.

As soon as the clapperboard was clapped, the melodious sound of a bamboo flute sounded at the right time.

"His Majesty and Her Majesty have arrived!"

The eunuch's high-pitched and sharp shrilling was deafening. In the luxurious and magnificent grand hall, hundreds of people knelt down in unison.

The camera panned over the female performers in the hall one by one and finally it was fixed on Ji-eun.

Zhou Pingyun, whom Ji-eun played, was born into a family of military generals. Her parents doted on her and often indulged her, rarely subjecting her to strict rules. She was extremely lively and kindhearted.

At this moment, she looked around with a curious expression.

Immediately afterwards, the camera panned towards the top.

Dressed in a bright and ostentatious robe, the emperor was seated on the throne and beside him, the guards moved another chair over.

The empress then walked over with the help of the palace maids.

The empress was dressed in a beautiful brocade robe that was decorated with beads and jade. With every step she took, she exuded the majesty of the first lady of a nation.

She had pretty eyebrows, glistening eyes, and a taut nose. The female performers, who were candidates for the harem, began sizing her up.

After the death of the late empress, the emperor installed Royal Consort Heo as the new empress.

For a long time after that, the new empress was favored the most among the harem, and her tyrannical character worsened.

Since the Empress Dowager became a vegetarian and practiced Buddhism, most of the harem affairs were presided over by Empress Heo while the remaining matters were handled by Consort Xian.

It was said that many ladies of the harem would die each month, and their deaths were all related to the empress but the emperor often chose to turn a blind eye to it.

Empress Heo had an impressive background.

Empress Heo's maiden name was Heo Hwang-ok, and she was the eldest daughter of General Heo, the niece of the Empress Dowager, and the most beautiful woman in the capital.

It was said that she was raised and trained as the emperor's concubine since she was a child.

Just like the rumors claimed, she was stunningly gorgeous, arrogant, and prideful. It was no wonder she could become the most favored concubine of the harem.

After the emperor and empress had been seated, the selection ceremony officially began.

The candidates who had different figures walked forth one after another. Those who were selected were overjoyed while those who did not were dejected.

When it was Zhou Pingyun's turn, she was obviously not in her element as she reacted only after the eunuch called her name a few times. She staggered forwards and even almost fell onto the ground after tripping over her skirt.

Her actions had also attracted the emperor's attention.

Y/N was still immersed in the joy of being an empress.

'No wonder so many women rack their brains to get into the palace.'

'It's a different feeling to be an empress!'

At this moment, the camera was fixed on Ji-eun and the emperor.

Dia approached the actress beside her and pointed at Y/N, "Look at how smug that woman is. She really thinks she's the empress, huh?"

"Exactly, I don't think she's a good actress. She can't even compare to Ji-eun."

Dia humphed coldly.

Before the start of filming, Ji-eun gave her a reminder.

She told her that Y/N seemed to be very close to Jennie who was her loyal follower.

'She claims to be good at fighting, huh? I shall see who's the better fighter, my cousin or this detestable woman, Y/N.'

Dia managed to get Y/N's mobile number through connections.

Y/N didn't have many scenes to film today so she could wrap up in the afternoon.

After changing out of her clothes and ready to get Kai to arrange for a car to pick her up, her cell phone suddenly rang.

It was a number that didn't seem familiar to her.

Y/N hesitated for a few seconds before answering. The caller was a stranger who sounded young.

"Are you Y/N?"

'This is...'

Y/N touched the tip of her nose and said, "Yes."

"Good that you are. Come to the southeast gate of Seoul University in half an hour's time and we'll let Jennie off. Otherwise..."

'Did Jennie get into trouble again?'

She called Jennie's number but no one answered.

Y/N stared at her phone screen for a moment and wondered, 'Did something really happen to her?'

'Seoul University...'

'Whatever, I'll just go.'

Y/N was dressed in a black sports attire today. After removing her makeup at the set, she tied her hair up into a bun. With her deceiving looks, she looked just like a lively college student.

She arrived at Seoul University in the afternoon, which happened to be dismissal time.

There was an old district outside the southeastern gate which was undergoing demolition, and thus there were two brick walls in front of the school entrance.

Students from the third-rate university and the vocational college nearby would often come over.

In particular, there were many hooligans.

Y/N put her shoulder bag at the side and leaned against the wall while playing some puzzle games on her cell phone.

She was chewing some gum and looking down, her long eyelashes casting a shadow over her face.

Dia's cousin, Danny Ahn, and his group of arrived just in time to see such a scene.

"Boss, that girl is the actress Dia mentioned, right? She's so pretty."

One of the underlings wiped his saliva and said.

Hearing his words, Danny Ahn kicked him and said, "Even if she's pretty, my cousin hates her. She actually embarrassed Dia at the press conference, so she deserves to die. Go, hurry up."

Y/N had just finished playing a round of games when she saw a few pairs of feet around her in her peripheral vision.

Her eyelashes moved and she slowly looked up to see a bunch of hooligans.

The leader was a boy with a buzz cut and his hair was dyed red. He was wearing dirty sports attire.

There were seven or eight boys with colorful hair standing behind him. One of them had a cigarette in his mouth and looked rather nonchalant. He was obviously a campus gangster.

The bunch of boys stood in front of her for a long time.

Y/N asked calmly with raised brows, "Is there a problem?"

Danny Ahn flicked his short hair and combed his hair back with his hands. "Are you Y/N?"

His voice was rather familiar.

Y/N thought about it and recalled that he was the one who called her.

She turned around to look at the spot behind them but she didn't see Jennie.

Y/N did not ask about Jennie eagerly and simply rolled her eyes at Danny Ahn scornfully. "Since you already know, why are you still asking? Is there something wrong with you?"

'This woman said there's something wrong with me!'

Danny Ahn glowered at her and chided, "Bitch, have you ever heard of Danny Ahn from Seoul Vocational School?"

Pushing the hair away from her forehead, Y/N asked with a look of confusion, "Who's Danny Ahn? Am I supposed to know who he is?"

'She doesn't know who I am? This bitch must be doing it on purpose!'

"I'm the boss of this turf. You've offended my cousin so you'd better kowtow and apologize to her. Otherwise, don't blame me for being nasty!"

'There they go again. This bunch of people are just paper tigers who can't do much except throw their weight around."

"Sorry, I'm not interested in apologizing."

"What do you mean?"

Y/N was a little annoyed. She put her cell phone away and looked at Danny Ahn expressionlessly. "I said, I'm not interested in apologizing."

Danny Ahn first froze in shock before laughing out loud. He then turned around to look at his underlings. "Did you hear that? This woman is so brazen."

"Yes, Boss, she's so arrogant. She even had the guts to bully Dia. We mustn't let her off, or else we won't be able to establish dominance in Seoul."

Standing at the side, they muttered for a long time and Y/N was already extremely annoyed.

"Hey, are you finished? Once you're done, fight me together, don't waste time."

'How arrogant! Is my reputation not well known enough? How dare an actress look down on me?'

At this timing, it was already dismissal time at Seoul University and many students would choose to leave by the southeast gate. When they saw the scene in front of them, they were so frightened that they retreated.

'Isn't that Danny Ahn of the Vocational School Alliance and his bunch of followers?'

'Oh my God, the one being surrounded is a girl, right?'

'How did she offend Danny Ahn? Oh dear, she's in hot soup.'

Many of the students had already started taking pity on Y/N.

None of the students dared to go to the road that was more than four meters wide because Danny Ahn and his underlings were there.

"Look at that girl's legs. They're so long, she should be a beautiful woman."

"I saw her face. She's indeed a great beauty. Since when has there been such a person in our school? She even dared to provoke Danny Ahn."

"This girl is in for a hard time, should we call the police?"

"Are you crazy? How dare you call the cops on Danny Ahn? Be careful, he and his underlings might target you next!"

The students who were discussing dared not go forth to help Y/N even though she was being surrounded.

All of a sudden, they saw Danny Ahn move.

He raised his clenched fist and was swinging it at the seemingly pitiful girl. Many of them subconsciously covered their faces, afraid to see that bloody scene.

However, no one screamed even after a long time.

'Huh?'

The gossipy crowd looked over and immediately widened their eyes.

Y/N was gripping Danny Ahn's wrist.

No matter how hard Danny Ahn struggled, Y/N still held onto it expressionlessly without moving at all.

She suddenly applied some force and pressed her fingers tightly against the meridians of Danny Ahn's wrist, causing him to grit his teeth while his face became a little distorted.

At this moment, Y/N lifted her food and kicked him before grabbing another boy by his collar and flinging him away with great force...

In just a few seconds, she managed to beat up two people.

The remaining people looked at each other and were hesitating what to do. However, they soon heard Danny Ahn's order.

"All of you, hit her. I must teach this woman a lesson today. Ah, my wrist..."

Upon receiving the order, they dashed towards Y/N with clenched fists.

Like a mudskipper, Y/N shuttled through the crowd, escaping a sneak attack from time to time.

In the Black Cloud Fortress, everyone learned combat skills that were fatal and Y/N had never learned any fancy techniques.

Y/N knew very well where the fatal points of the human body are.

After one round, the group of originally aggressive gangsters all fell to the ground.

Jennie agreed to meet Anna for lunch at a restaurant. When she almost reached the gate, a girl suddenly rushed over and said, "Have you guys heard? There's a girl at the southeastern gate who's being surrounded by Danny Ahn and his underlings. The situation doesn't seem optimistic for her."

The girl next to Jennie looked indifferent. "I guess she must be a poor and innocent soul who offended Danny Ahn's girlfriend or cousin or whatever."

Jennie seemed to have a lack of interest too, until...

"I wouldn't be bothered if she's an ordinary person. I heard that the girl is Y/N. You know who Y/N is, right? She's that actress with violent tendencies who got famous because of 'Female Fortress Leader'!"

Jennie was instantly agitated.

"Who are you talking about?"

"Y/N, that violent actress who is quite popular."

'Which person with a death wish dared to provoke my second sister-in-law?'

'He must be asking for a beating.'

Jennie shoved the book in her hand towards the person next to her and exclaimed, "Lead the way!"

"Jennie, don't you want to go back to see your sister-in-law? What's so nice about Danny Ahn fighting? Besides, you might easily get hurt by mistake."

'I'm going to see my sister-in-law now! My second sister-in-law is fighting with Danny Ahn!'

When Jennie arrived, Y/N had already finished beating them up.

Danny Ahn's underlings were lying on the ground on all fours, and the scene was extremely brutal.

Y/N leaned against the wall composedly. If the people present hadn't witnessed it with their own eyes, none of them would have believed that Y/N had beaten them up.

"Indeed, she's such an impressive fighter. Marvelous."

"This is awesome. I've long disliked Danny Ahn and that bunch of people. All they do is create trouble all day, do they really think they are the bosses who call the shots in the city?"

"Sister Y/N is awesome. It's the first time I watched her fight up close. I'm so impressed, Sister Y/N, I love you!"

Y/N ignored the surrounding commotion and bent down to pick up her shoulder bag from the ground. She walked to Danny Ahn, raised her foot and stepped on him. "If you're unwilling to concede and accept defeat, you're welcome to come look for me whenever you please. Also, tell your cousin that I'll get rid of her if she tries to mess with me again."

Her voice was cold and intimidating, so much that Danny Ahn shivered as he listened to her.

Danny Ahn never expected that Y/N could fight so well!

He initially thought that the rumors and news about her was too exaggerated, and he reckoned that her agency was probably just trying to create a persona for her.

Even a female Taekwondo champion probably couldn't defeat ten people in a fight alone. However, today, he witnessed her ability to fight ten, and possibly even a hundred, people all by herself!

"Ma'am, I was wrong. I'll definitely relay your message. No, I'll go sever ties with Dia and never talk to her again, alright?" Danny Ahn said in a shaky voice, kneeling in front of her with his hands put together.

"What are you shivering for? Those who don't know might think that I've done something to you."

Y/N chided sternly.

'Did you not do anything to me?' Danny Ahn thought to himself aggrievedly.

'Damn it, Dia lied to me and said that Y/N is just a paper tiger who isn't as impressive as she's described to be in the newspapers.'

'She's a paper tiger? Hah.'

"Sister Y/N, from now on, I'll be your underling. I will follow all your instructions. Your wish is my command and I will rush to fulfill it as soon as I can!"

Y/N humphed in disdain and looked up. Seeming a little nonchalant, she said, "That's unnecessary. You can't escape anyway."

'I'm just a little exaggerating!'

"Sister Y/N, spare me, I was really instigated by Dia."

"Go find a mountain."

Y/N said out of the blue.

Danny Ahn blinked, and asked with a look of puzzlement, "Huh?"

"Go find a large mountain with more trees."

Danny Ahn frantically nodded. "Okay, okay, what are you doing looking for a mountain, Sister Y/N?"

Y/N frowned slightly with some petulance and snapped, "To be the king of the mountain, okay?"

"Yes, yes!"

"Hurry up and get lost then. You're so young but all you do is bully other innocent students. Go home, get some raffia string and hang yourself with it."

This woman is definitely the toughest he's ever seen in his life!

By the time Jennie hurried to the scene, all that was left for her to see was a bunch of people lying motionlessly on the ground. On the other hand, her beloved second sister-in-law was walking further and further away while the crowd looked at her in awe.

'Isn't the Second Sister-in-law here to pick me up?'

Jennie opened her eyes wide and stared at the direction Y/N left in. She pursed her lips as she suddenly felt incredibly aggrieved.

'Second sister-in-law actually abandoned me and left. Did she get besieged by Danny Ahn because of me? After all, Danny Ahn has tried courting me before.'

She sighed...

Jennie walked forward dejectedly and when she passed by one of Danny Ahn's underlings, she couldn't help but kick him.

The underling who was just about to get up was kicked to the ground again. He struggled to raise his head and was ready to lose his temper but he realized that it was Jennie...

'Did I offend someone?'

Jennie hurriedly chased after Y/N but even after running across an entire street, she still didn't see her anywhere in sight.

"Jennie, why are you walking so quickly? Anna has already booked a seat at the restaurant, let's go."

Jennie waved her hand and seemed disinterested. She said nonchalantly, "I'm not going anymore, you guys go ahead yourselves."

Her classmate asked with a look of bewilderment, "Why? Didn't we agree to go see Anna's new boyfriend together?"

"What's there to see? He's just a man, isn't he? What's there to see!?!"

'You're clearly the one who suggested that we have a gathering...'

"In that case, Jennie, you..."

Looking worried, Jennie said, "I may have upset my second sister-in-law, I have to hurry home to check it out."

'If I go home late, the Second Sister-in-law might take it out on me.' Jennie thought.

'Has Jennie gotten bewitched by her second sister-in-law? Why does she talk about her all day?'

After getting inside the car, Jennie was still worried and thus she called Taehyung.

The first time she called, Taehyung hung up. She immediately sent a photo to him and as a result, her aloof, vicious, sinister and cunning second brother actually took the initiative to call her!

Jennie was so flattered that she hurriedly pressed the answer button and subconsciously straightened her back. "Hello, Second Brother."

Taehyung said slowly in his alluring voice, "What's the matter?"

"Second Brother, you know who Danny Ahn is, right? Jungkook's underling, the boss of the Vocational School Alliance whose courtship I turned down. I..."

Taehyung ordered coldly, "Get straight to the point."

Jennie subconsciously shuddered and quickly answered, "I just saw Second Sister-in-law being surrounded by Danny Ahn and his underlings but rest assured that she's fine. However, Danny Ahn and his gang got abused badly by Second Sister-in-law!"

After finishing her piece in one breath, she started panting and breathing heavily.

On the other end of the phone, Taehyung was silent for a long time.

Jennie called out, "Second Brother, are you still there?"

"I'm hanging up if there's nothing else."

The hurried sound of the call being engaged came from Jennie's phone before she could answer.

???

'That's all you're going to say?'

'Second Brother, just you wait, sooner or later you will be made a cuckold.'

Jennie secretly thought to herself.

Y/N did not hurry back to the Kim Family's residence and instead called Jisso to ask about the situation.

There was going to be a charity auction held by the auction house that she visited previously.

Jungkook would usually be present at all auctions.

Y/N, who had gotten familiar with the place, soon arrived at the auction venue. The doorman recognized her at once and her journey was smooth and unhindered.

It was not that she had left a deep impression on the doorman the last time she came. After all, he was just a doorman.

Instead, it was because Jungkook showed her photo to every employee in the club and instructed them to grant her entry at all times.

At this moment, Jungkook was leaning on the leather sofa and sipping on some wine.

The thick and heavy curtains completely blocked the glow of the sunset, and only a dim table lamp was switched on inside the room.

Jungkook was clad in a shirt with a few buttons undone, thus revealing his buff and sexy chest.

He was holding the wine glass and a cigarette in his hand.

"Mr. Jeon, Second Young Madam Kim is here."

Jungkook's subordinate, who was heavily tattooed, bowed to Jungkook respectfully.

Jungkook squinted and smiled like a rogue. "Go and receive Second Young Madam Kim."

"Yes!"

A few tall and burly men appeared together with the tattooed man. Many who had passed by the corridor were so frightened that they shivered and hurried away.

However, Y/N... stayed put in place calmly.

The leader was the burliest among the men. He had a square face and he looked extremely ferocious as he strutted towards Y/N and suddenly bent over. "Second Young Madam Kim, Mr. Jeon sent us to receive you."

'Receive?'

The corners of Y/N's mouth twitched as she found the welcoming ceremony to be rather exquisite.

"Second Young Madam Kim, this way please."

When Y/N arrived at Jungkook's office, he had already extinguished the cigarette.

Seated on the sofa, Jungkook puffed out a smoke ring when he saw Y/N approaching. With an unrestrained smile, he said, "How rare of you to be here. Second Young Madam Kim, it's such a great honor to have you here!"

At this moment, Y/N felt that Jungkook was extremely hypocritical.

"Mr. Jeon, you're not much of a civilized man, so there is no need to speak like a literature expert. It's really repulsive."

While speaking, Y/N sat down on the sofa opposite Jungkook in a carefree manner.

'Repulsive?'

Jungkook raised his thick eyebrow.

'This woman actually called me repulsive?'

After taking a sip of wine, Jungkook deliberately pulled a long face and stared at Y/N with a gloomy gaze. "Second Young Madam Kim, do you know what we used to do?"

Looking at Jungkook with great displeasure, Y/N seemed to be saying, "Why are you asking the obvious?"

She answered, "You were a bunch of hooligans and street punks."

This time, Jungkook's face was extremely sullen.

'The Jeon family used to be the most influential people in the triads, but she called us hooligans and street punks?'

'Outrageous.'

'Unforgivable!'

However...

Staring at Y/N's beautiful face, and her bandit-like mannerisms, his anger vanished immediately.

'Why?'

'What right does Taehyung have to marry such a great woman? I never got to hold her hand at all.'

"Second Young Madam Kim, what do you see in that old fox Taehyung?"

Y/N asked with raised brows, "Why? Mr. Jeon, do you want to court me?"

Jungkook sipped on his red wine and said, "I've always been trying to do that."

'Oh, really?'

'I couldn't tell.'

"Is Danny Ahn one of your underlings?"

'Danny Ahn?'

Jungkook had a look of bewilderment on his face and he recalled for a long time before looking at his subordinate. "Who's Danny Ahn?"

"Mr. Jeon, Danny Ahn is the leader of Seoul Vocational School Alliance, he is indeed one of our people. He's mainly responsible for that area where the cluster of colleges are."

Danny Ahn was really one of his underlings.

Jungkook spread his hands open and asked, "Second Young Madam, are you looking for him?"

"No, it's just that he angered me."

Jungkook stayed silent for a while before laughing out loud. "I thought it was something serious. Young Madam, are you planning to handle it yourself or do you want me to do it for you?"

Y/N did not say anything and simply stared at Jungkook ambiguously. Her terrifying gaze made Jungkook's scalp turn numb.

At this juncture, Jungkook's assistant walked over.

The assistant was from Jeon Corporation and he was the only decent-looking one among the subordinates who wouldn't scare children away.

"Mr. Jeon, I think you need to look at this video."

While saying that, the assistant looked at Y/N cautiously.

Jungkook took his cell phone and looked at the video of Y/N beating up Danny Ahn and the others by herself in front of Seoul University.

She had excellent combat skills and each move of hers was sharp and clean. Even Jungkook may not be able to block some of them.

'Damn!'

'What a violent and brutal woman who's beautiful but great at combat.'

'Damn it, she's perfect for me.'

He decided that he would really try to come in between Y/N and Taehyung, the sly old fox, and then win her heart.

Her brutality was a significant trait that made her the perfect choice for Jungkook's wife. If he married a delicate and dainty woman and brought her home, she might get scared by his violent and fierce family members.

"Second Young Madam Kim, you've got great combat skills."

Not responding to his remark, Y/N said, "See that redhead? He's Danny Ahn."

Jungkook nodded.

"Mr. Jeon, you're sure Danny Ahn is one of your men, right?"

Jungkook continued to nod.

Y/N was satisfied and she said, "That's good."

"Huh?"

Just as he was about to ask her why, Y/N suddenly extended her hand towards him. "Pay up."

Jungkook as well as the people in the room were confused.

"What for?"

Y/N replied righteously, "For causing me emotional trauma, of course. I also need to be remunerated for overexertion, transport, and food. On account that you're considered quite an upright person, I shall give you a discount, Mr. Jeon. Hurry up and give me 100,000 Won."

'100,000 Won? What...'

"Why are you claiming these miscellaneous fees from me?"

"Since Danny Ahn is your underling, that means he is under your command and his problems are yours too. That makes his debts yours too. What is wrong with me coming to you for his debt?"

Jungkook fell silent.

'Damn it! I can't retort at all and I even think that she makes sense!'

"Second Young Madam Kim," Jungkook said as he opened the video again and glanced at Y/N a few times. "It seems that you had beaten Danny Ahn and his company up all by yourself. If there must be compensation, they should be the ones to ask you for it, right?"

Y/N was not at all surprised that a video of the fight had been recorded.

After all, there were quite a few students at the side at that time.

She squinted and stared at Jungkook silently for a few seconds. "Bullshit, if Danny Ahn hadn't called to tell me that Jennie was in his hands to trick me into going to the college, would I have hit them in a moment of anger after finding out I had been cheated?"

Jungkook was a little amused as it was the first time someone whom his subordinate had gotten into trouble with outside, had come to ask him for money.

It was really rare.

'The point is, she's at least Taehyung, the old fox's wife, isn't she? Why does she seem to be short of money?'

"I will take responsibility for the emotional damage that he has caused you but what's up with the other expenses? I suspect that you're blackmailing me."

Rolling her eyes at him, she said, "Since you're aware that I'm Second Young Madam Kim, why would I come and blackmail you? After receiving the call, I was worried about Jennie's safety so I rushed all the way from set to Seoul University in a cab. That's the transportation fee that I'm asking you for. I should have been having a meal with my friends at this time but because of Danny Ahn, I missed lunch and didn't get to eat the feast that my friend was going to treat me to. Shouldn't I be compensated for that? Also, it takes energy to beat someone up. Since I beat so many of them up, why can't I ask for compensation for overexertion?"

Jungkook's assistant and his men were dumbfounded.

Despite knowing that she was exaggerating and her words were quite a stretch, they felt that they really should pay for it.

Jungkook rubbed his temples. 'Damn it, I hate using my brains, but Y/N is making things hard for me.'

"100,000 Won is a discounted price. If not for the fact that I'm doing you a favor, I would have asked for more, given my identity as Second Young Madam Kim!"

"Don't you think you're going too far, Second Young Madam Kim?" Jungkook's assistant finally couldn't help but speak up.

Y/N raised her eyebrows, whistled and cocked her head sideways to look at Jungkook's Assistant. "So, Mr. Jeon's assistant, in your eyes, the Kim family is not even worth 100,000 Won, huh?

Hearing her words, the assistant panicked. "Mr. Jeon, that's not what I meant. I..."

Jungkook waved his hand impatiently and said, "Enough, go back."

The assistant hurriedly nodded.

He felt that Y/N was asking for too much.

'Mr. Jeon has already lost several million Won because of her!'

"Prepare 100,000 Won for Second Young Madam Kim." At this point Jungkook paused and asked, "Second Young Madam Kim would you prefer cash or a bank transfer?"

Y/N tossed a candy into her mouth and said, "I wouldn't mind if you give me 100,000 in cash and another 100,000 via bank transfer."

"..."

'How brazen.'

Jungkook crossed his arms and rested his chin in one hand while staring at Y/N.

She seemed to have carried a lot of snacks with her. After finishing the candy, she took out a bag of dried crispy noodles from her backpack.

The crunchy sounds of her munching on the dry noodles were surprisingly pleasant.

When Y/N tilted her head and poured the crushed dry noodles into her mouth, Jungkook pursed his lips while his Adam's apple bobbed.

He suddenly found the crispy noodles to be extremely appetizing.

"Second Young Madam Kim, you're eating so much junk food and snacks, aren't you afraid of gaining weight?"

Y/N paused and glanced at Jungkook in disdain. "Mr. Jeon, are you being sour grapes because you're jealous?"

'What!?! Does she think I want to eat that lousy snack?'

'What a joke!'

'Fine, the way she eats does make the snack look appetizing.'

Soon, Y/N received a text notification of the funds being deposited into her account. Looking at her bank balance, she smiled radiantly.

She slowly picked up her cell phone and chugged the glass of water on the table in one go. She then stood up and said, "In this case, I shall not disturb you any further."

Jungkook glared at her.

'Damn it! What a heartless woman.'

'She has conned me of more than 100,000 Won!'

"Anyway, that old fox Taehyung is not here. Second Young Madam Kim, will you do me the honor of letting me treat you to a meal?"

"Sorry, people who aren't as roguish as me will basically never be able to get to go on a date with me, unless..." Y/N smiled unrestrainedly and said, "I'm in a good mood."

After saying that, she left without looking back.

'More roguish than her? Am I not roguish enough?'

Jungkook slipped into deep thought and furrowed his thick brows. Pointing at the underling who was the nearest to him, he said, "You, come here."

The underling immediately nodded and walked to Jungkook.

Jungkook pointed to his nose and asked with a serious expression, "Aren't I a hooligan?"

"Yes, Boss, you're the greatest hooligan in this world!"

Jungkook suddenly kicked him and asked, "What did I instruct you to do? We're now good citizens of society, you have to address me as Mr. Jeon. Try calling me Boss again."

The underling nodded.

'Boss, you're such a rogue, just like Second Young Madam Kim. You two are such gangsters.'

In high spirits because she was one step closer to fulfilling her dream of buying a mountain, Y/N hummed a merry tune and headed home. As soon as she entered, she saw Kim Jae Wook who was seated on the couch.

Jisso was standing behind him and massaging his shoulders.

'Didn't old man Kim say he was going to stay at a friend's house for a few more days? Why is he back so soon?'

Y/N stood in place for a few seconds, zipped up her jacket, neatened her hair again and then walked towards him in a ladylike manner.

She first winked at Jisso before smiling and greeting Jae Wook. "Grandpa, why are you back so soon?"

Jae Wook seemed to be furious but when he saw Y/N, he mellowed down and his expression eased up. "Y/N, you're back. Have a seat."

'Huh? Why does the atmosphere seem a little strange?'

"Grandpa, you..."

Jae Wook patted the back of Jisso's hand and said, "Jisso, have a seat too, I have something to tell you guys."

Jisso nodded and sat down beside Y/N who subconsciously moved towards Jisso, letting their elbows touch.

"I'm getting old and I really can't get used to this bustling city. I plan to return to the island tomorrow."

'Oh yeah! The old man is finally going to leave! Does this mean he's going to give us an allowance now?'

Y/N stared at Jae Wook with glistening eyes.

"Grandpa, why don't you stay for a few more days? You might get used to it after some time," Jisso said sincerely.

"Forget it, that brat Kai and Jennie give me a headache when they bicker all day. You two are both my granddaughter-in-laws and yet, you don't get along well with your husbands."

Jisso couldn't help but blurt, "Jin and I..."

"Jisso, quit explaining, don't think I'm unaware that you and Jin are just married in name. Jin is overly obsessed with medical studies and he spends all his time and effort on research. I know he has mistreated you, don't try to explain for him."

Jisso bit her lower lip and said, "Grandpa, I didn't, Jin..."

Jae Wook waved his hand and said, "Enough, Y/N, I'm the most worried about you and Taehyung. You two have been married for more than a year, right? Have you seen each other at least five times?"

Y/N said righteously, "No."

Jae Wook humphed. "Jin will be turning 31 years old this year and Taehyung will be turning 29 years old. Yet, I still don't have a great-grandchild. Are you guys out to upset me?"

Jae Wook looked extremely stern at this point.

Jisso immediately felt embarrassed. "Grandpa, I'll work harder."

"I've been home for so long but I've never seen you guys accompanying me to go out for tea or for a meal." Jae Wook turned to look at Y/N and said, "Taehyung is worse, he actually went abroad."

Y/N touched her nose, looking proud and righteous as if it had nothing to do with her.

Staring at Y/N, Jae Wook said, "I bought that island at a price of more than a billion Won. The air there is fresh and resources are abundant, it's a good place for recuperation."

'You spent more than a billion Won on an island? Indeed, this old man is loaded.'

Y/N was envious.

She didn't need to buy an island. She just wanted a mountain but she couldn't even afford it.

Sensing the changes in Y/N's expression, Jae Wook coughed and said, "I plan to give that island to my first great-grandchild. I'll give that island to whichever one of you gives birth first."

"..."

Y/N was flabbergasted. She decided to stick to her plan to save up for her mountain.

Seeing the lack of response from Y/N and Jisso, Jae Wook frowned. "Why? Are you looking down on my island?"

"No, no, Grandpa, your island is like a sanctuary, I absolutely adore it. But we really can't rush to conceive..."

Jisso blushed and asked, "Grandpa, what time are you setting off tomorrow? Y/N probably has to go to the set so why don't I send you to the airport?"

Y/N stared at Jae Wook intently.

'You're already leaving, where's the allowance? Hurry up and hand it over!'

In the end...

Even until dinner time and nighttime where Kai and Jennie were getting ready to sleep, Jae Wook still didn't give them any money.

"Go to bed, the pocket money I'll be giving you this time is a little special. I've already discussed it with Taehyung, you guys are free to take over any of the businesses under Kim Group."

Y/N's face turned sullen. 'I need money!'

Even after Jae Wook left, Y/N still hadn't received a single cent.

Kai intended not to go to the office today and planned to send Y/N to set when he saw her waking up early for breakfast.

However, as soon as he approached, he felt Y/N's icy cold aura and instantly chickened out.

'Forget it, since Y/N is keeping such a low profile, she definitely doesn't want me to send her to work, lest there are more rumors again. I'd be in for trouble then.'

"Kai, what are you standing there for? Get lost if you don't want to eat!"

Y/N suddenly hollered in exasperation.

'Just as I expected, I can't send her to work.'

Kai carefully grabbed a slice of bread and quickly dashed upstairs.

Y/N was good at controlling her own emotions. After breakfast, she was much less resentful towards Jae Wook.

However, there was something that she had been feeling troubled about.

The video of her beating Danny Ahn up yesterday had clearly been posted on Instagram and her fans had also surged greatly in number.

'It didn't make it to the hot search list? It must have been suppressed by someone.'

'Could it be Jungkook? Now that I think about it, that's very likely.'

"Second Sister-in-law, you haven't reached the set? Do you want me to send you there?'

With her school bag on her back, Jennie skipped down the stairs to look at Y/N before greeting her affectionately.

"No need."

"Why?"

After taking a glance at her, Y/N said, "You're a terrible driver, I cherish my life."

Jennie's face was flushed.

'Sarcastic remarks are the worst.'

'I think I'm quite a good driver!'

Looking at Y/N who was still hanging her head low and chewing on some bread, she thought, 'Fine, since Second Sister-in-law thinks I'm a bad driver, I'll work hard and practice!'

Y/N was in a bad mood and she was full of fiery anger that was waiting to erupt.

However, some insensitive people just insisted on triggering her.

Just as she was done with her makeup and was about to start filming, Dia stormed over aggressively. "Y/N, you're so shameless, how dare you instigate my cousin to sever ties with me!?"

Dia's voice was extremely loud and the entire crew could hear her.

All of a sudden, everyone looked over.

Although the matter between Y/N and Danny Ahn did not make it to the hot search list, they worked in the entertainment industry and naturally were aware of it.

Her combat skills...

The thought of it scared them.

Y/N pulled the chair back and sat down calmly with one leg crossed over the other. With a lollipop in her mouth, she asked, "Are you sick?"

With reddened eyes, Dia hollered, "You're the one who's sick! Y/N, not only did you seduce Kai and Jimin, you even tried to seduce my cousin. You're almost three years older than my cousin, will you please have some shame?"

Y/N rubbed her ears and glanced at Dia coldly. "You'd better make yourself clear, otherwise, don't blame me for being nasty."

The thought of Danny Ahn going to her house last night and declaring his intention to sever ties with her made Dia feel upset and aggrieved.

She had been so arrogant in school and on set all because of her cousin, Danny Ahn!

Although 's family was inferior to a top family like the Kim family, they were considered superior among ordinary citizens.

Most importantly, Danny Ahn worked under Jungkook.

Jungkook was a formidable figure and anyone who was acquainted to him would be intimidating!

Actually, when Danny Ahn said to sever ties with her and her family, her parents almost killed her!

She blamed it all on Y/N and thought that Y/N must have threatened Danny Ahn.

"Let me make it clear to you, what right do you have to make my cousin sever ties with me?"

Y/N asked despite knowing the answer, "Who is your cousin?"

Dia gritted her teeth, feeling even more furious when she saw seeing Y/N's nonchalance. "Danny Ahn, the boss of Seoul Vocational School Alliance. My cousin is also the subordinate of Jeon Jungkook, the CEO of Jeon Group. Y/N, everyone knows that you offended Mr. Jeon because of the conflict between 'Islander' and 'Female Fortress Leader' but you're too scared to look for Mr. Jeon so you decided to go to my cousin!"

'Seriously, this woman has quite a rich imagination. She thinks I'm too scared to confront Jungkook?'

"Y/N, if you don't make it clear to me today, don't even think about filming properly," threatened Dia who was obviously already furious.

Y/N shrugged her shoulders and looked up at Chen Keyi.

"Director Chen, is this the actress you hired?"

With a grave expression, Chen Keyi barked, "Dia, this is the filming set, what nonsense are you getting up to? Get lost if you don't want to film properly!"

With reddened eyes, Dia defended herself, "Director Chen, she's being a bully. Who is she to instigate my cousin to sever ties with me?"

Ji-eun had been watching from the side and at this juncture, she stepped forward to pull Dia. "Dia, there must be some kind of misunderstanding. Why would Y/N instigate your cousin to do that for no reason? I remember that Danny Ahn is quite famous in the cluster of universities. Y/N is just an actress, she..."

"Impossible, that bitch Y/N beat up my cousin and his family knows I'm in the same cast as this woman. So, they think it's because I implicated my cousin."

In fact, she didn't expect Y/N to be so powerful.

He was a domineering figure in the area around the universities, who had numerous underlings. Yet, all of them couldn't beat Y/N. How was that possible?

She reckoned that Y/N must have seduced Danny Ahn with her beauty and instigated her to put on an act with him.

Dia offended plenty of people in school, all because she had Danny Ahn's protection and often acted brazenly.

If word about it got out, those people she had offended would definitely come after her.

"Y/N, is this really the case?" Ji-eun asked with a frown as she looked at Y/N. "If it's really because of you, apologize to Dia. We still have to carry on with the filming and we can't afford to delay the filming progress!"

Ji-eun was obviously threatening her.

She thought that Y/N would more or less let the matter go on account of Chen Keyi but she didn't expect...

After eating an apple, Y/N tossed the apple core onto the ground, causing it to land beside Ji-eun's feet. "Oh no, Sister Ji-eun, since you're so kind hearted, you'd definitely be willing to help me pick that up and toss it into the bin."

Secretly resenting Y/N, Ji-eun smiled and said, "Sure, Y/N, you'd better walk to the bin next time, lest you hit someone in the future."

With one leg crossed over the other, Y/N ignored Ji-eun and instead looked at Dia. "Who do you think you are? Who do you think your cousin is? I can get him killed with the lift of my finger, there's no need for so much trouble."

'Y/N is really too arrogant.'

Dia wanted to retort but more than ten boys who seemed to be about 20 years old, swaggered over aggressively.

They were more or less injured, especially the leader whose arm was in a cast.

It was Danny Ahn.

Chen Keyi was ready to have someone shout for security when he saw Danny Ahn and his company bowing to Y/N respectfully.

"Sister Y/N, it's my fault for causing you trouble, I'll answer to you now."

Y/N raised her brows and saw Danny Ahn turning towards Dia. He raised his hand and slapped her hard on her face. "All you do is cause trouble, do you really think I don't know what terrible things you have done in my name? I heard that you have shamelessly seduced a big boss and got pregnant with his child."

Dia placed her hand over her sore cheek and stared at Danny Ahn with her eyes wide open. "Cousin, what nonsense are you babbling?"

"Hmph, I saw you acting all chummy with an old man when you entered the hotel. Dia, if not for the fact that you and I are relatives, I would have just ignored you."

After Danny Ahn said that, everyone broke into an uproar.

'Dia is indeed quite shameless, how could she have the nerve to blame Y/N?'

"Cousin, did this little b*tch Y/N..."

Before she finished, Danny Ahn slapped her twice again and said, "What are you getting Sister Y/N involved for? Look at yourself, is she someone whom you can afford to offend?"

After that, Danny Ahn bowed at Y/N and said, "Sister Y/N, it was Dia's wishful thinking just now, it has nothing to do with me. I've already taught this woman a lesson, I will definitely not be involved with her in the future, Sister Y/N, please be kind and let us off!"

Seeing Danny Ahn and others trembling, Y/N knew that Jungkook must have looked for them.

She waved her hand and said, "I'm such a kind and gentle person. Why have I become a hideous woman? Director Chen, let's begin."

'Gentle and kind...'

Danny Ahn wiped his sweat.

'However, Y/N is actually Mr. Jeon's woman!'

'Damn it! Dia just sponges off her father. How dare she offend Mr. Jeon's woman? Her parents have committed a huge sin by giving birth to her!'

With a sullen expression, Chen Keyi warned, "Since there's nothing, take your people away. This is the filming studio. Do you believe that I'll call security to throw you out?"

Danny Ahn was hesitant and he kept thinking about Y/N.

Chen Keyi looked at her too.

Y/N waved her hand impatiently and said, "Get lost."

Danny Ahn and the others looked at Dia before leaving.

"Director Chen, Dia's role..."

The assistant next to him asked softly.

Hearing her words, Dia's expression changed drastically. 'No, I must keep this role, I've already bragged about it to everyone in class!'

"Director Chen, I was wrong, I genuinely like this drama and I really want to play this role."

Chen Keyi hesitated.

Dia did not have many scenes but they were all relatively concentrated. For the past two days, it would indeed be troublesome if he had to find someone to stand in for her.

But...

He looked at Y/N and said, "Y/N, she offended you so you decide."

Dia clenched her fist and then humbly began to beg Y/N again. "Sister Y/N, I'm sorry, I was..."

Just as she was about to expose that Ji-eun was the one who instigated her, she sensed the threatening gaze in Ji-eun's eyes and said, "I'm just jealous that you managed to get such good resources even though you don't major in this. This drama means a lot to me. Sister Y/N, will you give me another chance?"

Y/N rubbed her ears and said, "I'm not the boss either, I'm just working!"

She had an innocent look on her face.

Dia was already in despair and Y/N said in a change of tone, "By the way, the royal consort that Dia plays got poisoned by me, right?"

Everyone nodded.

Y/Na smiled and specially patted Dia on her shoulder. "Continue filming then. Treasure your remaining time here."

'Why does this sound so creepy?'

She was... scared.

After all, Ji-eun was much smarter than Dia and when she saw how respectful Danny Ahn was to Y/N, she felt that there was a serious issue.

'Is it simply because Y/N can fight well?'

'Impossible, no matter how impressive Y/N is, how can she beat up Danny Ahn and his gang?'

She felt that there was definitely something fishy about that video.

She squinted and thought, 'Y/N, sooner or later, I'll get my hands on some evidence against you.'

The scene was shot very smoothly. Y/N pulled off the character of the arrogant Heo Hwang-ok very well, and in fact, she even gave off the unique domineeringness of a bandit.

It was already late at night by the time they wrapped up. In the past, Dia used to curry favor with Ji-eun. Since Ji-eun had a luxury MPV, she would give Dia a lift home.

Today, she hurriedly bade goodbye to Chen Keyi before leaving quickly, avoiding Dia like the plague.

Her excuse was that she had to go for late-night filming for a TV program.

The journey back from the filming studio to the Kim Family's manor would require them to pass through the central square. Y/N heard from the members of the crew that a food and cultural fair had been set up in the square recently. The fair was the liveliest at this timing and there was a plethora of delicacies.

After telling the Kim Family's chauffeur to leave, the peckish Y/N headed to the square.

It was already 11 pm now and the central square was already lit up and crowded.

The skyscrapers were brightly lit and they looked like stars in the sky.

The square was extremely spacious and at this moment, there were various stores lined up neatly in rows.

The air was filled with the fragrance of various kinds of food and delicacies.

Y/N swallowed some saliva. She could barely curb her cravings.

She walked towards the lamb skewer store and after some hesitation, she sent a text to Kai.

[@BanditLeader: Transfer 200 Won to me.]

Kai replied very quickly.

[Do you not have 200 Won? Seriously? Are you that poor?]

[@BanditLeader: Hurry up.]

After waiting for several minutes, she still didn't receive the fund transfer from Kai.

Y/N raised her eyebrow and thought, 'Is Kai itching for a beating after a few days of not getting beaten?'

All of a sudden, she received a friend request on KakaoTalk.

Y/N subconsciously opened it. The only note was "Your Husband."

'Husband?'

'My husband?'

'Since when do I have a husband? Oh, right, that dog.'

'Turns out we're not each other's friend on KakaoTalk!'

The very few conversations that they had were via phone calls or text messages. Hence, she didn't pay attention to it.

Y/N accepted it resolutely and she saved his contact as 'Doggy Taehyung'.

As soon as the friend request was accepted, Taehyung sent her some money.

200 Won, not a single cent less or more.

Y/N pursed her lips and sent a message.

[@BanditLeader: ???]

[@Doggy Taehyung: My wife, you don't have to ask Kai for 200 Won.]

'Seriously, you're so rich and this is the first day we're friends on KakaoTalk, shouldn't you give me more money?'

Y/N replied with a punching emoji.

[@Doggy Taehyung: Society is dangerous, don't flaunt your wealth and privileges. My wife, rest early.]

The scene of Taehyung getting molested by her in the US appeared in her mind and she typed away rapidly on her cell phone.

[@BanditLeader: I can't sleep because I didn't get to taste how fun you can be!]

Taehyung did not reply.

'Gee...'

'He can't take this teasing at all, what a killjoy.'

'Jimin is more flirtatious and easier to tease than you!'

"Girl, do you want some lamb skewers?"

"Yes, yes, I'd like to have ten!"

Y/N bought a large amount of food. While carrying a huge plastic bag of food and squatting on the stone piers next to the square, she began gobbling the food up.

'Wow, lamb skewers of the modern era are so delicious, unlike the ones from my time. Those were seasoned only with salt and nothing else.'

'If I can go back to the Black Cloud Fortress, I might invent cumin and sell it for money!'

In the blink of an eye, Y/N polished off more than half of the bag of food that she had bought. She burped and was just about to continue eating when a small boy suddenly appeared in front of her.

Y/N felt that the little boy was staring straight at the bunch of lamb skewers in her hand.

She frowned and looked up in displeasure, "Eh? Aren't you that person?"

The little boy blinked innocently and his voice was soft and tender. "Mommy Y/N, I'm Mu Mu!"

Y/N shuddered and exclaimed, "Don't do that, don't call me that, I'm not your mommy!"

Mu Mu pursed her lips and pointed at the lamb skewers in Y/N's hand. "Mommy Y/N, I'm so hungry, can I have some?"

Y/N hurriedly handed the lamb skewer to Mu Mu, as if it was a hot potato.

Mu Mu licked his lips and began eating while his eyes lit up.

He had small and chubby hands, looking extremely adorable while holding onto the lamb skewers.

Y/N looked at it for a while and then handed over a piece of paper to him. "Where's your Mommy?"

"Mommy received something newsworthy and went to record some footage. I came over when I saw you, Mommy Y/N!"

Y/N furrowed her pretty brows again after hearing his words. "Tzuyu left you at the roadside?"

"No, Mommy told me to play with the ball while waiting for her. I came here only because I saw you!"

Y/N smirked and asked, "Mu Mu, shall we discuss something?"

Y/N patted Mu Mu on his shoulder, only to realize that children had fragile shoulders and thus hurriedly retracted her hand.

"Look, I'm so young and beautiful, I'm a popular actress too. It's not appropriate for you to call me Mommy Y/N. How about you call me Sister Y/N in the future?"

As she said that, Y/N opened the plastic bag, smiling warmly. She said, "Look, there's so much good food here. Call me Sister Y/N and I'll let you have some, alright?"

Mu Mu cocked his head to the side and began to think about Y/N's offer seriously.

"But, Mommy Y/N, you're close friends with Mommy. If I call you Sister Y/N, that makes you the same generation as me. Will you address my mommy as your mommy too?"

"..."

'What a genius at sophistry.'

Y/N was like a deflated ball who had already given up on struggling.

'Forget it, Mommy Y/N will do too...'

'Fortunately, he's quite adorable.'

"Hey, who is your father?"

'Tzuyu hemmed and hawed when I asked her about it. Well, he can't be fatherless.'

Mu Mu finished the last bite of lamb skewer, wiped his mouth and greasy hands with some tissue paper. He then said innocently, "Daddy? Mommy said Daddy has been summoned to Hell by King Yama and won't return anytime soon."

Y/N pursed her lips and thought, 'Isn't Tzuyu a reporter of a society tabloid? Why did she start making up such mythical stories?'

"Where does your Daddy live..."

"Oh, Daddy lives in the graveyard. The grass there..." Mu Mu compared the grass to his height and said, "It should be twice as tall as me now!"

'Your father is really unlucky. Ah, I wish that dog would accompany your father in his grave. Ah, I really don't mind being a widow, as long as I can inherit that dog's multi-billion Won fortune.'

"You keep wandering about. Aren't you scared of getting beaten up by your mommy?"

Mu Mu shook his head while smiling adorably. "No."

"Huh?"

"Because you're the one who brought me away, Mommy Y/N!"

"..."

'You're just a kid but you're already pushing the blame to me. Am I very close to you?'

"I'm going home now, go look for your Mommy."

After saying that heartlessly, Y/N leaped down from the stone pier, straightened her crumpled clothes, lifted her feet and got ready to leave. However, someone suddenly grabbed her finger.

Y/N turned around and saw Mu Mu looking at herself pitifully, "Mommy Y/N, are you going to abandon me?"

Mu Mu had a round face and he had completely inherited Tzuyu's almond-shaped eyes that were large and pretty.

At this moment, his eyes were filled with tears and he had yet to swallow the lamb skewer. He sputtered, "Mommy Y/N, are you going to abandon me just like that? Turns out no one loves me. Even Mommy Y/N doesn't want to stay here with me."

Y/N took a deep breath, feeling a strong urge to curse!

She tried her best to smile and suppressed her voice to make herself sound gentler.

"Mu Mu, your mommy loves you very much, I'm just busy with work and I don't have time for you!"

'Children are really the most troublesome creatures in this world. I don't want to have any kids!'

"However, it's so late now and I can't find my way back. I'm so scared, Mommy Y/N, you really can't stay with me?"

Y/N answered expressionlessly, "No."

Mu Mu pursed his lips and batted his thick and luscious eyelashes while sniffling. Tears rolled down his cheeks.

Y/N was dumbfounded.

'He's a better actor than I am!'

"Indeed, I'm not a likable child. Even Mommy Y/N doesn't want to accompany me."

There were many people around who felt heartbroken and sympathetic when they saw the adorable Mu Mu.

"The kid is still young, you can just talk to him nicely if he has done anything wrong. Why did you make him cry!?!"

"Yeah, girl, you look so young. If you don't know how to take care of a child, hand the kid over to your parents!"

If the person in front of her wasn't a young kid, she would have slapped him across his face.

Trying to maintain her forced smile, she said, "Mu Mu, be good, I'll accompany you to wait for your mommy."

Mu Mu who was weeping aggrievedly at first, immediately stopped crying. "Thank you, Mommy Y/N, I want more lamb skewers!"

???

'Is this child not an actor?'

"Mommy Y/N?"

Y/N gritted her teeth and said, "Okay, I'll buy some for you."

The two of them were next to the highway with endless traffic.

"Isn't that Y/N?"

Ji-eun was resting with her eyes closed in the luxury MPV when her manager suddenly spoke up.

"What about the little kid next to her?"

'Little kid?'

Ji-eun abruptly opened her eyes and saw Y/N talking and laughing with a four-year-old child.

Ji-eun looked at the driver in the driver's seat and smiled gently, "Please get me a bottle of water. I'd like to hear what they're talking about too."

The driver got out of the car without saying a word.

However, after a few minutes, he returned with a bottle of mineral water. "Miss Ji-eun, the boy called her his mommy."

'Mommy?'

Ji-eun was shocked. 'Y/N is only in her early twenties, and already has a child?'

A look of contempt appeared in her eyes but that was it.

She took out her cell phone and snapped a few photos of Y/N and Mu Mu before telling the driver to leave.

Y/N had no idea that someone had sneakily taken a photo of her.

At this moment, she was having a battle of wits with Mu Mu.

"Mommy Y/N, Mommy said that you're already married. Why haven't you given birth yet?"

"Who said I have to have kids just because I'm married?"

'What a joke, do I seem like someone who will have a baby!?!'

"I hope that you will give birth to a daughter so she can be my wife!"

Mu Mu said innocently.

Y/N almost choked on her saliva.

"You're so young and you already want a wife?"

"Mommy said that you're pretty and capable, so your daughter is definitely going to be pretty. I must work hard to marry your daughter!"

At this point, Mu Mu clenched his fists and looked extremely serious. "Mommy Y/N, don't worry, I'll become powerful and protect your daughter!"

"..."

'Marry me then... I'll be my own daughter.'

Y/N realized that they couldn't continue with that topic. Otherwise, she might just throw Mu Mu into the rubbish dump.

After half an hour, Tzuyu finally returned.

She was wearing a checkered shirt with her hair up in a ponytail and her camera slung on her neck. She was also carrying a backpack on her shoulders.

After a moment, she had her hands on her knees and was panting heavily.

"Mommy, I didn't wander off on my own. Mommy Y/N brought me here to wait for you!"

Mu Mu said.

Y/N glared at him and thought, 'All you do is spout nonsense!'

"You should have informed me too. Do you know how dangerous this is?" Tzuyu chided.

Mu Mu had always been obedient and sensible. Besides, Tzuyu was acquainted with the games stall vendor too. Otherwise, she wouldn't have left Mu Mu in his care.

God knows how nervous she was when she found that Mu Mu had gone missing. Even the vendor was frightened.

She first called the vendor to inform him that Mu Mu was safe before looking at Y/N. "Y/N, Mu Mu has caused you trouble. Sorry about that."

Y/N could not bring herself to be harsh towards adorable girls like Tzuyu.

"Nah, don't be so formal, we're so close to each other. What news was so urgent?"

Recalling the scene just now, Tzuyu still felt a little fearful. "It was a middle-aged man with an antisocial personality who suddenly pulled out a fruit knife in a drunken stupor and dashed out of the crowd, injuring two people."

'So intense?'

Y/N raised her brow and asked, "Has it been settled?'

Tzuyu turned pale and said, "No, a little girl was held hostage by him, and the police dared not act recklessly because the man insisted that her parent committed suicide."

Tzuyu subconsciously hugged Mu Mu and said, "When I saw that girl weeping miserably, I thought about Mu Mu."

Y/N suddenly felt her blood surging without an outlet for release.

She craned her neck and stretched again.

"Let's go, take me there."

"Where?"

Y/N looked at her like she was an idiot and barked, "To the crime scene, duh!"

"No, no, no," Tzuyu refuted while shaking her head. "Y/N, I know you're good at martial arts but what if he hurts you? He has a knife."

"The person who can hurt me probably hasn't appeared in this world yet. These scums of society should be dealt with by a person like me who loves upholding justice!"

'You're really good at boasting.'

Tzuyu finally compromised and when they arrived at the crime scene, there were already lots of tabloid and news reporters.

There was a large space in the middle of the crowd and a thin, middle-aged man was standing there with a fruit knife in his hand that he was pressing against the neck of the girl he was restraining.

The little girl, who was only eight or nine years old, was crying her heart out.

There were several police officers standing right at the front of the crowd and trying to convince the man to stop, holding up guns in their hands.

Next to the flower bed at the side, there was an old man and a college student whose arms were injured and were being treated by medical personnel.

The scene was rather shocking.

Tzuyu pointed to the middle-aged man and said, "I heard from his neighbors that he divorced his wife a few years ago because of his antisocial personality. He had also unintentionally injured his parents who have now moved to the countryside."

Y/N looked at the middle-aged man coldly before nodding slightly.

"Hey, I'm scared that he might hurt that little girl. I wonder..."

"Leave it to me," Y/N said.

Tzuyu blinked. "Huh?"

"Just wait to take some photos, write your article, and interview me when the time comes!" She exclaimed, patting Tzuyu's shoulder. "I can deal with a small fry like him with ease."

"Y/N, don't be impulsive, what if you get hurt by the knife? Aren't you still filming?"

Y/N winked at Tzuyu and said, "Pretty girl, just give me a hug and a passionate kiss!"

Tzuyu felt her face turning red.

In the past, Y/N would be shy whenever she got complimented but now, she was playful with her responses!

Tzuyu looked like she was a heartened mother.

Y/N walked towards the spot behind the middle-aged man.

There was a female police officer who was still trying to persuade him and managed to draw his attention away.

Y/N leaned closer to the middle-aged man and the surrounding audience had already noticed her. They were about to scream while Y/N told them to hush with a stern gaze.

"Who's that girl? Is she courting death?"

"Keep your voice down, don't let her discover you. Ah, this girl is really impulsive."

A few police officers were furious to see it but they also understood that they had to remain composed at this point, lest the man discovered Y/N. Otherwise...

Some people recognized Y/N.

They knew that she was good at martial arts, and was an enthusiastic and outstanding citizen.

"Hurry up, aren't you her parents? As long as one of you commits suicide, I'll let her go, hahahaha!"

The middle-aged man was still screaming, and directly across from him, a couple was kneeling on the ground, looking at him in horror.

"Stop delaying, you have one minute!"

As he spoke, his sharp knife had already slit the skin of the little girl's neck, causing her blood to flow out.

"Mommy and Daddy save me, I'm so scared!"

The little girl wept even more loudly.

"Don't hurt her, please, you want me dead, right? Can I exchange for my daughter's life with mine? Please let her off, she's only eight years old, please!"

The little girl's mother fell to the ground and kowtowed, her face pale as a sheet. While trembling, she took out an eyebrow blade from her bag.

"What are you doing? I'm the father, even if we must, I have to be the one to die!"

"It's your fault, if you didn't insist that we go to your parents' house today, we wouldn't have bumped into this man. Our daughter wouldn't have been captured by him."

The girl's mother was on the verge of a breakdown.

She suddenly put the eyebrow razor against her wrist, her eyes full of tears. "Can you please let go of my daughter first?"

"Go ahead and slit yourself. Once you do, I'll let her go!"

A young police officer secretly blended in with the crowd and at the same time, he pulled out a pistol and aimed it at the middle-aged man's ankle.