Switch Marriage: The Coddled Wife
1.
Mrs.Jeon
"Jungkook, just listen to your mother. lee Suhoo is a sought-after young man within ten miles, skilled at fieldwork just like you. Teaming up together, how could your married life be bad? Mom isn't going to harm you."
Mrs.Jeon
"At that time, Mom will ask for 300 yuan as the bride price for you. Don't worry, Mom will keep the money for you; it'll be your backbone in the future."
junkook looked at his middle-aged mother in front of him, finally coming back to his senses after the shock.
he thought he had died in a car accident but unexpectedly, he returned to the year he got married at twenty.
His family was arranging his marriage to his husband from his past life, the farmer from the neighboring village—Lee Suhoo
Hearing his name, Junkook 's breathing quickened, and just as he was about to refuse the marriage proposal, suddenly a figure rushed over,
Jeon sumin
"I don't want to marry someone surnamed Kim, I want to marry Lee Suhoo."
It was his older sister, Jeon Sumin
Mrs.Jeon
Mrs.Jeon was also startled, "What tantrums are you throwing? Stop talking nonsense."
Jeon sumin
"I'm not talking nonsense, Mom, I don't want to marry into the Kim Family, I want to marry into the Lee Family and marry Lee Suhoo. Let my younger sister marry Kim Taehyung ."
Junkook squinted his eyes. Was his elder sister also reborn?
Mrs.Jeon
Seeing her eldest daughter's eyes turning red with urgency, Mrs.Jeon stood up and pulled her aside, "Child, the Kim Family was carefully chosen by your mother. Kim taehyung works as a laborer. Although it's in another place, he sends money home every month; once married, you can go with him and you won't even have to take care of your in-laws..."
Junkook leisurely watched the mother and daughter, his mother's attitude of fooling herself never seemed to change, in the end, it's just indifference.
Jeon junkook
Suddenly raising his voice, "Yes, elder sister, Mom is right. Let me marry into the Lee Family then. You never have to do fieldwork at home; how would you manage if married into the Lee Family?"
Mrs.Jeon
Mrs.Jeon also felt Junkook made sense, "Your younger brother is right. Mom looked everywhere just to find you a match where you don't have to work the fields,"
A marital home is really different from a parental home.
Jeon sumin
Sumin took a step back, her expression fierce, "If Mom and Dad don't agree, I'll just kill myself."
Mrs.Jeon
Mrs.Jeon had never seen her eldest daughter like this. She hurriedly comforted her, "There's no need to marry if you don't want to. We'll look for another proposal tomorrow. Let's not marry into the Kim Family, I assure you we'll find you a better match."
Jeon sumin
Sumin's face, which had just eased up, grew anxious again with the words that followed, "I don't want anyone else; I just want to marry Lee Suhoo, otherwise, I'll die and let you all see."
Mrs.Jeon
Where could Mrs.Jeon dare to disagree? She quickly complied, "Alright, alright, alright, marry, marry Lee Suhoo. Later, I'll have the matchmaker talk to the Kim family to cancel this marriage. What a pity, such a good proposal! Dad, perhaps you should find another matchmaker..."
Jeon sumin
Before Mrs.Jeon could finish, Sumin grabbed her, "Mom, why all the trouble? The younger brother also needs to get married, right? Let him marry Kim taehyung then. You said it yourself, such a good proposal; what a waste if not given to younger brother."
She now looked meaningfully at Junkook, a complete change from her previous eagerness.
Junkook caught her gaze and finally confirmed it.
His elder sister had also been reborn.
Desiring to switch the marriage arrangement was probably because she saw how glamorous his previous life was.
In his previous life, Lee Suhoo eventually became the CEO of a listed company. The whole Lee Family could be said to be wealthy, and he was the envied Mrs. Lee, only that...
Junkook lowered his eyes and a sneer appeared on his lips.
The matter did not take long; after lunch, Mr. Jeon and Mrs.Jeon went out, and by evening, everything was settled.
Mr.Jeon
Mr. Jeon got straight to the point, "Today, your mom and I have settled both of your marriage arrangements. Next month, Kim Taehyung will be back, and it's the right time to handle the marriage affairs. His work requires the fiancée's documents, and I have already given Junkook 's to the Kim Family. We've also set the date with the Lee Family. There are only a few auspicious days next month, so we decided to fix it on the same day, which also saves us the hassle of preparing twice, which is nice."
Junkoom kept his head down silently; he did not expect that the arrangement would actually proceed, which showed that his mom had really put in effort for her older sister.
Jeon hyeonjun
Soobin, who had just returned from school, asked puzzledly, "Wasn't elder sister supposed to marry Brother Kim taehyung? Why was the second brotherr's document given to the Kim Family?"
Jeon sumin
Sumin , hearing the results, was thrilled. Annoyed by her little brother's question, she kicked him, "When adults are talking, why are you interrupting?"
Mr.Jeon also felt that it was time to explain clearly, no matter what others said, his own family should not be chaotic.
Mr.Jeon
"We've considered it too. The Kim Family surely is a good marriage prospect, but Sumin is hot-tempered and not suitable, they might think we deceived them by sending her. It's better to marry the honest Lee Suhoo.Junkook , you are capable and diligent, you'll have a good life whoever you marry. Marrying into the Kim Family means you're going to enjoy a fortunate life."
Jeon hyeonjun
Soobin couldn't help but ask again, "Dad, aren't you afraid elder sister might deceive the Lee Family by marrying Suhoo?"
Unsurprisingly, he received another kick.
Mrs.Jeon
Mrs.Jeon glared at her younger son, "What are you talking about? The Lee Family are humble farmers, what could your sister take advantage of? Your dad and I have discussed with both families. For the second daughter, the Kim Family will provide a dowry of three hundred yuan. Sumin will marry into the Lee Family, procuring a dowry of eighty yuan from them. What could the Lee Family possibly have to complain about?"
Mrs.Jeon
She then spoke to Junkook , "Second daughter, rest assured, with your parents' support, have no fear; once you marry into Kim Family, just win over your husband and you'll have everything. The dowry money will be kept by me; remember my words, this is your backbone."
Jeon junkook
Junkook slightly narrowed his eyes, still looking timid, and simply replied, "I understand, I'll listen to mom and dad."
After they finished discussing, they sent them back to their rooms to sleep, but Sumin stayed behind.
Seeing her eldest daughter beaming, Mrs.Jeon approached and lightly tapped her forehead.
Mrs.Jeon
"Are you satisfied? I don't know what got into you, the Lee Family is far inferior to the kim Family. Kim taehyung has a government job with a monthly salary, and if he gets promoted, you'll become a government official's wife. What does Lee Suhoo have? He's just a farmer; even the dowry couldn't be increased much, otherwise you'll definitely face hard times once married."
Jeon sumin
Sumin, hugging her mother's arm and acting coquettishly, said, "Mom, I know you're the best. I wasn't being foolish. I heard Kim taehyung barely returns home all year, even if he earns a lot, marrying him would be no different from living like a widow. Don't look down on Lee Suhoo farming now; it doesn't mean he'll farm forever. He's capable, just you wait and see, he will definitely surpass Mr.Kim."
Mentioning Kim taehyung , a touch of resentment flashed in Sumin's eyes, such that she was even reluctant to speak his name since being reborn.
Author
This might be not my work but I just wanted to write this novel in tae kook version so if you like it then please read if not then it's ok 👌
2.
In her previous life, her mother had arranged a good match for her, and she had happily married into the Kim Family, only to find out that on the surface they were polished like golden eggs, but inside just as hollow as donkey dung.
Mr. Kim had poor health and spent years on medication, spending god knows how much on medical expenses.
The Kim Family was under the control of Mrs.Kim and the Eldest Son of Kim Family, Kim Namjoon ; Kim taehyung 's salary never reached her hands.
Kim taehyung had a lot of influence; sometimes, even Mrs. Kim would listen to him.
Her husband, Kim taehyung , was an emotionless work machine, aloof and inconsiderate. They did not consummate their marriage on their wedding night, and he returned to work the next day.
He could barely make it home twice a year, and during their many years of marriage, she never saw him smile. Each encounter was just another glimpse of his coffin-like face.
Being constantly at odds with her sister-in-law, she felt ignored and endured endless humiliations in that house.
What kind of marriage was this? She was practically living like a widow, and marrying into the Kim Family was like becoming a servant to them.
Six months later, to make matters worse, they brought back a son of some colleague; she was still a virgin, yet she was expected to be a stepmother to another's child, and Kim taehyung even favored that child over their own.
That child was ungrateful, causing Kim taehyung to divorce her, destroying her reputation.
Lee Suhoo, whom her family looked down on, turned out to be visionary; shortly after they married, he started doing business and it grew bigger and bigger.
In her past life, she never became an official's wife, but Junkook ended up as a rich lady, living in a small western-style house, driving a car, wearing the most fashionable clothes, even more glamorous than those officials' wives.
Reborn, she would not walk the same path nor leap into the same pit of fire. It was time for her to enjoy the life of a rich lady, too.
Jeon sumin
Having said that, she suddenly remembered something. "Mom, you need to give me more for the dowry."
Mrs.Jeon
"Fine, you can take the whole eighty yuan," Mrs.Jeon had no intention of keeping the dowry money for her eldest daughter.
Jeon sumin
But Sumin was not satisfied. "Eighty is not enough; give me two hundred,"
She thought about Lee Suhoo's business ventures which would need capital. If she didn't know her mother was the type to only receive and not spend, she'd have even wanted those three hundred yuan from the Kim Family.
Mrs.Jeon
Sure enough, Mrs.Jeon's brow furrowed. "Your younger brother is also getting older, and I need to save money for his marriage."
Jeon sumin
"My brother is only fifteen. Give me the money now. When he gets married, Suhoo might be successful by then. We could provide the money for his wedding..."
Junkook was lying in bed, the old house had poor sound insulation, and he could vaguely hear the conversation next door, yet inside she felt a sense of peace.
he knew that in his previous life, Sumin's life was not satisfying, with a husband who was often absent from home, but for her, it was perfect.
he needed a place for himself, not a husband.
His fingers gently touched the spot where his ring should be; closing his eyes, his consciousness entered a new realm.
Upon his rebirth, he found that the ring on his ring finger, a valuable ancient ring he had won at an auction in hid previous life, had merged with him body, and now it came with a space of its own.
This space was none other than the private villa he had bought in her past life; in the villa's courtyard, there was now an ancient water well.
In his last life, he had read some novels mentioning things like the Space Spiritual Spring. This afternoon, out of curiosity, he confirmed that drinking water from the well really made his feel refreshed and light, even after a hard day's work.
It was precisely because of this golden touch that she decided to take things step by step. After all, she was not the only one reborn; who knows what advantages Sumin might have.
The marriage was settled, and the household began bustling with preparations.
Dowries were simple to prepare, especially in the countryside. Those with means would make a couple of new cotton quilts, tear a few yards of fabric to tailor some new clothes. Those less off didn't even need to prepare quilts; just wrap up the cotton quilts already in use at home, take some old clothes, and send them over.
The practice of "three turns and one snap" was a luxury only the well-off in the cities cared for. Junkook had never even dreamt of such things in his previous life.
he only believed in one thing: relying on oneself trumps relying on anyone else. Others might dream of marrying a rich man to become a wealthy lady, but he wanted to be the rich one herself.
In his past life, he became wealthy, but everyone referred to him as Mrs. Lee. This life, he wanted everyone to remember the name Jeon junkook .
A distant and familiar voice came from outside the courtyard, "kook, kook..." Along with the voice, a figure entered the courtyard.
Seeing the familiar figure, warmth flooded Junkook 's eyes - it was his good friend, Park jimin
The two grew up together. All the kids in the village liked to befriend her elder sister, who was spoiled by the family, wore nice clothes, and was articulate.
Only jimin didn't care for what others said; he always considered him as his best friend and looked down on her elder sister.
Finding Junkook alone at home, jimin didn't beat around the bush and pulled him into conversation.
Park Jimin
"How come I hear that you're marrying into the Kim Family? Wasn't Lee Suhoo the one you were set up with originally? How did it change? Did Sumin play some tricks?"
Even though the Kim family had better conditions than the Lee family, the sudden change in the wedding plans worried Jimin. Sumin was definitely not that kind-hearted.
Junkook looked at his, eyebrows raised, ready to fight a battle for him at the slightest admission. he couldn't help but let out a chuckle.
This Jimin was truly wonderful.
In His previous life, Jimin married a year later than he did. Their fates seemed to run parallel - except Lee Suhoo started abusing her only after he rose in status, while Jimin's husband started with beatings and scolding mere days after their wedding.
In those times, domestic fights were a common occurrence; some even believed that if a woman was beaten, he must have deserved it. If everything was done right, why would a man strike you?
Jimin had three older brothers and grew up pampered in his family. Naturally, his family did not take the beatings sitting down.
His husband understood this well; every time he hit him and he threatened to return to his parents, he would cry, beg for forgiveness, and even kneel.
Jimin had a soft heart, but one time after a beating left him bleeding profusely, he couldn't bear it and went back to his family.
His brothers would not stand for it, and they taught the man a lesson, ensuring he promised never to hit jimin again before letting it go.
Yet, as soon asJimn returned to his husband's house, he was brutally beaten at the doorstep – worse than before, to the point of miscarriage.
Their unborn child that Jimin didn't even know about yet was lost to the beating. To make matters worse, his husband locked him up, forbidding him from returning to his parents.
In despair, Jimin ended his life with a bottle of pesticide.
Park Jimin
Seeing him still smiling, Jimin's frowned even harder, "You're still smiling, this is a huge deal for a lifetime. If Sumin really played tricks, I'll go and bring this to the Party Secretary, we'll see if we can't get some justice."
Jeon junkook
He took his hand and sat down on the edge of the bed, "No need to go, I am willing to marry Kim taehyung ."
Park Jimin
Jimin was stunned, "Have you met Kim taehyung ? kook, think this through. I think Lee Suhoo is also quite alright, at least we've met him. Kim taehyung works in another city, hardly comes home twice a year, and he's quite a few years older than you. Who knows why he's still unmarried at his age."
he was worried that Sumin knew about Kim taehyung 's shortcomings and hence swapped grooms with kook.
Jeon junkook
"I haven't met him, but I am willing to marry him."
3.
Junkook was telling the truth; in both his lives, he had never seen Kim taehyung .
In his previous life, the relationship between Sumin and Taehyung was bad. They hadn't even met when Sumin returned to her parental home after the wedding, and since Taehyung worked out of town, there was no chance for her to see him.
After the Lee Family's business thrived, his mother-in-law didn't want him to have contact with those vampires from her parental home. he only sent money home, seeing his family even less frequently throughout the year.
Later on, Sumin divorced Kim taehyung , and Junkook had never met that brother-in-law of his until he died.
All he had heard was that this man was cold in temperament, lacked human warmth, and was a complete workaholic. He would even neglect coming home for his job.
Park Jimin
Seeing that Junkook appeared not to be lying, Jimin felt relieved and said, "Working is also good, you get rationed grain, a salary every month. Many people dream of marrying someone with a job."
Jeon junkook
He glanced sideward, a twinkle in his eyes, and teasingly responded, "Then you should strive to find someone with a job, too."
Right now, he couldn't change much, but he could plant a seed, hoping that his good friend wouldn't get involved with that scumbag in this lifetime.
Park Jimin
Jimin's face flushed, "Ah, we're talking about you here, why bring me into this?"
Seeing that Junkook truly didn't seem troubled, Jimin felt reassured and unwrapped the paper package he brought.
Park Jimin
"This is my wedding gift for you. Considering your sister is around, your mother probably won't prepare much for your dowry. Keep this cloth and make some clothes out of it."
It was a piece of red plaid cloth, about four or five yards, just enough to make a coat.
Junkook 's heart warmed.
Today, his mother and Sumin went to the city to shop for wedding supplies, leaving her to watch the house. Junkook knew clearly that they were shopping for Sumin.
It was the same in his previous life. The Lee Family had provided a bride price of three hundred yuan, not having the money to give more. Besides eighty yuan from the Kim Family, they also gave a piece of cloth.
His mother talked about matching social status; what attitude the in-laws showed equaled what attitude the parents showed. They bought Sumin two new outfits, and even the cloth from Jimin was taken to maintain appearances for Sumin.
Jeon junkook
Fingertips gently brushing over the fabric, "Thank you, Chim, having a friend like you is my good fortune."
Park Jimin
"What is there to be polite about," Jimin nonchalantly waved his hand
Park Jimin
"If Kim taehyung ever bullies you, just tell me. But he's not home to bully you anyway. It's Lee Suhoo, with his strong and rough stature, I really can't beat him if he bullies you. It's good that you don't have to marry him."
he finished speaking and laughed heartily on his own.
Junkook laughed along with him.
Lee Suhoo did indeed have violent tendencies. At the beginning of their marriage, he seemed quite honest due to his competence. But, as the business grew, he developed a sense of superiority, found women outside, and began to reveal his true nature.
It wasn't that he couldn't divorce him at the time; it was just that all the business was registered in Lee Suhoo 's name. If he divorced, he would have to give up a large part of his estate.
All of that was achieved through his hard scheming, and he was unwilling to let it go easily, so he enrolled in a Sanda (Chinese boxing) class.
Domestic violence, was it? he would see who was more formidable, until he beat the man so bad he never dared to lay a hand on him again, even avoiding his upon sight.
Junkook was someone who was ruthless to others but even more so to himself.
After Jimin left, Junkook picked up the scissors and began cutting the fabric. he was slimmer and taller than Sumin , so for many years he could wear Sumin's loose clothes; but once he tailored clothes for himself, they certainly wouldn't fit Sumin.
The clothes were just cut when the mother and daughter returned, carrying two net bags filled with quite a few items.
Upon entering the room and seeing the fabric on the kang bed,
Jeon sumin
Sumin immediately asked, "Where did you get that fabric?"
Jeon junkook
"Chim gave it to me, so I could make a new dress," Junkook replied.
Jeon sumin
"Just because it was given to you, you cut it? Was it really given to you by the Park Family? It was meant for our family. Why didn't you consult Mother before acting on your own? Such fine fabric, and you've ruined it," Sumin accused.
Mrs.Jeon
Mrs. also felt pained seeing the cut fabric, "Your sister is right. Whatever the Park Family gives to our family, I have to return it someday. It's all about social obligation. You're grown up; don't you understand this principle? Now that the fabric is cut, what am I supposed to return park Family's favor with?"
Jeon junkook
Junkook set down his needle and thread, his gaze falling on the net bags in their hands, hid voice tinged with regret, "I got it wrong. Chim said it was for me, he wanted me to wear the fabric he gave to make a new dress for my marriage. I didn't think too much about it. But now that I think about it, it's not right to wear fabric given by someone else for marriage. Mom will surely prepare it for me. Tomorrow I'll explain to Chim. Although the fabric has been cut, it's not a big issue. I'll tell him we've received the Park Family's favor, and as for returning favors, you don't have to worry, Mom. Since I cut the fabric, whenever the Park Family needs something, I will go and return the favor."
Sumin panicked internally and hid the net bags behind her. The items inside were all hers.
Mrs.Jeon wasn't thinking about splitting up the items; she was just feeling guilty from Junkook 's words. What irked her even more was the thought of having to tell Jimin that the Jeon Family had received the favor.
For big events like weddings and funerals, who would send their regards a week in advance? The custom is to give a gift on the wedding day
She had just followed along with her eldest daughter's words, but if this wretched girl really went to Jimin with those words, and the Park Family didn't give a dowry, they would be the ones to lose out. She had contributed gifts when the Park Family's two sons married.
Mrs.Jeon
"Enough, enough, why so much idle talk? It's already cut, just wear whichever one you want. Our family isn't so strict about these things. You make it sound like I'm ungrateful. You're a girl about to get married; why meddle in the family's social obligations? All you need to do is look after yourself and not disgrace the family."
As she spoke, Mrs.Jeon passed the net bags to Sumin, gesturing for her to put them away.
Junkook acted as if he hadn't seen their small gestures and picked up hid needle and thread to continue making clothes.
Sumin looked at the fabric with undisguised envy, sneering inwardly: Truly born to be poor – treating a useless piece of fabric like a treasure. She really lucked out in her previous life.
Thinking that in this life Lee Suhoo was hers, and that the other party was to marry that cold-hearted man – all the hardship would fall on her – Sumin's eyes brimmed with smugness.
Jeon sumin
"This color is quite festive. Wearing the new dress at the wedding, Kim taehyung will surely like it." Just wait and see how your warm approach is met with his cold indifference.
Jeon junkook
he responded without lifting his head, "I hope he will like it."
Jeon sumin
Shameless
With a flick of her eyes, "Second Sister, what do you think the Kim Family will give you as a betrothal gift? I heard the Kim Family is quite wealthy, and Kim taehyung earns a salary. When they marry a daughter-in-law, they must give something substantial, right? Aren't Mom and Dad so kind to arrange such a good match for you?"
Jeon junkook
Junkook looked up in confusion, "Eldest Sister, did you not wake up this morning, or did you develop amnesia? Wasn't the Kim Family's marriage originally arranged for you? You were the one who refuted it and wanted to switch with me. If you really think the Kim Family is better than the Lee Family, go talk to Mom and Dad again, and switch the marriage arrangement back. I think the Lee Family is quite good."
Jeon sumin
"... Who says the Lee Family isn't good? Also, Mom said... from now on, we're not to mention the issue of switching the marriage arrangements again ..."
What if the Lee Family heard about this return?
Her mother had put quite a bit of effort to switch the arrangements; she couldn't let this thoughtless girl ruin things, and she didn't want Lee Suhoo to have a bad impression of her before they were even married.
Junkook , watching his sister's evasive gaze, suddenly came to an understanding about one thing.
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