The source of all this attention was none other than Gu Jei himself.
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Full Name: Gu Jei
Birthdate: May 5, 20XX (age 21)
Nationality: South Korean
Family: Father, Mother, Younger Brother
Special Traits: Multi-Ability S-Class Esper
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This brief profile alone explains why Gu Jei is so famous.
To be precise -
Special Feature: Multi-Ability Esper (S-Class)
This part, right here.
Decades ago, terrifying monsters unlike anything humanity had ever encountered poured forth from the so-called Gates. This led to the collapse of administrative systems and countless casualties. Humanity, which had long feared environmental disasters and nuclear explosions, was instead brought to the brink of annihilation by an incomprehensible, monstrous phenomenon.
Fortunately, hope remained. One day, superhumans with the ability to defeat the monsters began to emerge.
People began calling them Espers, and those with the power to repel the calamity became objects of awe. In particular, the young Esper Gu Jei achieved legendary feats that seemed impossible for his age, leaving a lasting impression on everyone.
"Gu Jei is the hero who will end this era of despair."
But those in the know understood that this young hero had a critical flaw: he lacked a compatible Guide.
As Espers used their powers, the energy waves within their bodies grew increasingly unstable. They required Guides to stabilize these waves. Yet Gu Jei's compatibility with any Guide was less than 10%, meaning no one could properly guide him.
An Esper without guidance was like an explosive without a safety mechanism. This once-promising talent had swiftly transformed into a ticking time bomb, threatening to detonate at any moment.
A month ago, a Guide with a 98% compatibility rate with Gu Jei appeared.
Such an astronomically high compatibility rate seemed straight out of a drama, and the initial reaction was widespread disbelief. Among the various theories, the most popular was that someone had spread false rumors to prevent Gu Jei from being "dealt with" as a dangerous individual.
However, as if to prove this was indeed a baseless rumor, Gu Jei soon boldly announced his intention to marry his destined Guide.
People assumed Gu Jei had fallen head over heels for his one and only savior at first sight. This assumption was followed by intense curiosity.
The destined partner of the world's strongest, wealthiest, and most handsome man?
What is that lucky person feeling right now?
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I feel like I'm going to throw up.
He'd been eating sparingly for days, and only had water yesterday, all to ensure his custom-tailored suit fit perfectly. So why does my stomach feel so unsettled, as if I'd eaten something bad?
Could it be the overwhelming fragrance from all the fresh flowers that are more than he'd ever seen in his entire life?
Or perhaps the dazzling chandeliers, so bright that they hurt his eyes?
Or could it be...
"So, what did he do for a living?"
"He was a janitor, I heard."
"A janitor? Seriously?"
"An orphan with no formal education, apparently."
"Good heavens, what is this?"
"Well, he looks decent enough, I suppose."
"Anyone can look decent if you spend enough money on them."
This was the first time in his life he'd ever received so much attention.
If he hadn't rehearsed, he would have surely made a mistake.
Ye Hanseo struggled to maintain his balance as he approached the man who would soon become his "husband."
Husband?
The word felt truly awkward, but he knew he had to get used to it.
His "husband" was waiting at the foot of the dais. The formal attire, which was undoubtedly exorbitantly expensive even without checking the price tag, suited him perfectly, as if he had been born wearing it.
No matter how many times Ye Hanseo saw him, he remained strikingly handsome. His sharp jawline, refined nose, and flawless white skin made him look like a celebrity from a TV commercial.
As the distance closed, it became increasingly difficult to conceal his nervousness.
Is this really happening?
He had once imagined his wedding day, long ago.
But he never imagined he'd actually get married... let alone to this guy.
"...Now, let's proceed with the marriage vows between Gu Jei and Ye Hanseo."
The moment he met his gaze—a face so striking it could have been plucked straight from a drama—someone's voice pierced through the air.
"Well, talk about a life-changing reversal."
Ye Hanseo deeply resonated with the words of the unknown speaker.
His life had been completely transformed since meeting this man, Gu Jei.
Whether it was for the better remained uncertain, but one thing was clear: he had chosen this path.
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After the wedding ceremony, as they rode to their honeymoon home, Ye Hanseo glanced sideways at Gu Jei beside him.
Gu Jei pressed firmly at the corners of his eyes, saying nothing. Though he didn't show it outwardly, it was clear he wasn't feeling well.
Ye Hanseo hesitated before reaching out. "Are you okay? If you need Guiding..."
Slap!
Gu Jei's hand ruthlessly swatted away Ye Hanseo's outstretched hand.
"I thought we agreed you wouldn't touch me without permission."
"Ah, sorry. I just..."
"Mr. Ye Hanseo."
Ye Hanseo's shoulders flinched at the cold glare.
"You seem to be under the delusion that our marriage makes us a real couple. I'll say this only once."
Gu Jei's long fingers lightly pushed Ye Hanseo's forehead. The force sent his head back and thudded against the car window.
"I have no intention of playing house with a man."
"......"
"So stop wasting your time on pointless things and just focus on guiding me properly when I need it. That's all I expect from you."
"......"
"Do you understand?"
"......Yes, I'm sorry."
Ye Hanseo mumbled dejectedly, his shoulders slumping.
Gu Jei glanced at Ye Hanseo briefly before turning his gaze out the window. His reflection in the car window remained as expressionless as ever.
But Ye Hanseo knew better. Gu Jei was likely feeling a pang of conscience right now. He never enjoyed bullying the weak. Even if it was to maintain distance, he probably didn't feel good about treating a naive 20-year-old who genuinely liked him so harshly.
Ye Hanseo knew Gu Jei well—far better than Gu Jei could ever imagine.
Conversely, Gu Jei knew nothing about Ye Hanseo.
Strictly speaking, it was Ye Hanseo who should feel guilty.
His name, age, personality—everything Gu Jei knew about "Ye Hanseo" was a lie.
He doesn't want to play house?
Bullshit, Jei... That's what I should be saying.
Ye Hanseo—or rather, the man whose very name was fabricated—tried to force a sorrowful expression on his face and vowed to himself:
Once I achieve my goal, I'll throw divorce papers in that brat's face.
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