Osejin, who went to meet the CEO after hearing something, did not come back to see Yura again. Thanks to that, the meeting concluded successfully, and work efficiency increased. Lost in work and unaware of the time passing, Yura heard a knock on the office door.
Knock, knock.
“Yes.”
At the open door, Ihyeon was standing, squinting his eyes as if displeased, looking at her.
“Aren’t you leaving?”
Only now did Yura raise her head and, looking at the clock hanging on the wall, realized that it was already past the closing time.
“Oh, time has flown.”
“Let’s go.”
He, who was always busy, had visited a few days ago, and it was strange that he came again today. Ihyeon, who had a reputation for being immersed in work, was called a workaholic by Yugeon and even teased with the saying, “A ghost has possessed him because he can’t work and died.”
Despite the peculiar actions, Yura didn’t dislike it.
“Hmm.”
“Today, we’ll go where you want to eat.”
It was a nuance as if to yield this time, as if reminding her that she had gone to the place she wanted last time. Yura had a thought of wanting to be considerate, and with the mention of eating what she wanted, a craving for a certain food came to her mind.
Getting up from her seat and grabbing her bag, Yura asked Ihyeon once again to confirm.
“Are you sure it’s okay?”
“I’m not a picky eater.”
“Okay then, let’s go.”
In Ihyeon’s car, Yura mentioned a familiar place. Enduring the traffic, they arrived at a bustling area. After parking the car in a suitable place, they navigated through the crowd.
The warmth spreading from the hands held naturally felt good. As Yura passed through the crowd, she accidentally bumped into someone. Ihyeon, wrapping his arm around her shoulder, pulled her towards him.
This seemingly insignificant physical contact made Yura’s heart flutter again. Whether it was excitement or something else, her malfunctioning heart seemed to have gone beyond her control again today.
Passing through the busy alleyways of the university district, they arrived at a place – a restaurant they used to frequent during their college days.
Yura’s regular menu was the meat that boasted the best quality at an affordable price. Unlike satisfied Yura, there was a shadow on Ihyeon’s expression as he looked at the sign.
It seemed as if Ihyeon’s lips were trembling at the large sign that read ‘Intestine Specialty Restaurant.’ With a hesitant gaze, he murmured to Yura.
“Why here of all places?”
“You said you’re not picky.”
“Hmm.”
“Today, it’s your turn to choose.”
Looking at the radiant Yura, Ihyeon faintly smiled.
“You’re tipsy.”
“No, not really. It’s just a pleasant feeling.”
“Good to know you’re feeling good even like this.”
A few days ago, they watched a performance together as a meaning of an apology, and they even mixed a bit of sticky intimacy. However, Yura didn’t want to leave any lingering regrets.
Starting from that day, she returned to her original self as Jinyura, but to Ihyeon, it felt like something was missing. So, for a few days, he worked tirelessly, postponed appointments, and came running to her like this.
Yura, who looked even happier with the rewarding effort, washed away the discomfort she had been suppressing.
“Oppa.”
“Hmm?”
“Why are you so good to me? It’s just a contract.”
“It’s a contract.”
“If it doesn’t make you look weird to others, isn’t that enough?”
Moderate, not weird… When he first proposed the contract, he had that feeling.
Giving one’s heart to someone and sharing something with them was unfamiliar and uncomfortable for Ihyeon. So, he thought it would be enough to just comply with a moderate boundary.
In that sentiment, there was also a feeling that if it were Jinyura, the discomfort wouldn’t be bad.
So, he used the excuse of a suitable reason like marriage pressure or wasting time. If not, Jinyura might not have accepted his proposal.
“If it looks better, there’s nothing wrong with it.”
Ihyeon’s sincerity was genuine. He wanted more than just moderation; he wanted it to be truly good. He wanted to melt that chilly barrier and capture her gaze that occasionally wandered elsewhere.
Even if it was an unfounded gaze, it felt uncomfortable and twisted to have someone look away from her towards others.
“That’s true.”
“Why? Don’t you like it?”
In response to Ihyeon’s counter-question, Yura rolled her eyes.
Affectionate Baek Ihyeon, kind Baek Ihyeon, warm Baek Ihyeon… Yura loved every version of Baek Ihyeon that reached her. It was a sincere feeling that she couldn’t bring out, given their relationship based on necessity, and considering his contemplation of divorce.
“It’s uncomfortable.”
“Is it uncomfortable that I’m treating you well?”
“That’s weird.”
“What is?”
The look of knowing nothing looked annoying today. Even though it might be due to the effects of alcohol. The feelings deeply hidden and pressed down seemed to pop out without her realizing it.
“It’s confusing. It feels like you’re oddly jealous of the men around me. There’s no reason for that.”
Male lead first thought she played hard to get, only to realize she
really disliked him
Short intro:
What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.
Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.
Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!
She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.
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At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.
This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!
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Synopsis:
Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…
A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead
vs.
An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead
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