A Relentless Senior (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 9
Sa Rang tried not to show her flustered state, pretending everything was fine, and lowered her gaze back to her phone.
“I already told you back then—if you have a girlfriend, it feels awkward sharing an umbrella. You said you didn’t care whether your girlfriend shared an umbrella with another man or had meals or drinks alone with him, but I can’t be like that.”
“Then he’ll ask you soon.”
“Huh?”
Sa Rang lifted her head, and this time Do Han shifted his eyes to his laptop.
“You said you’d treat me to a meal next time.”
She quietly placed her phone down on the table.
She stared at Do Han in silence for a moment, then finally spoke.
“Did I… do something to upset you?”
“No. Nothing like that.”
“Then… did I do something wrong…?”
“Why would you think that?”
“Because your expression looks off.”
Do Han leaned back against the chair and met Sa Rang’s eyes.
He knew he was being unreasonably sulky, yet his knotted mood refused to loosen.
He couldn’t figure out who he was mad at or why he felt so irritated.
He couldn’t even understand himself for feeling something close to jealousy just from seeing a junior female colleague getting along well with another man.
He’d never felt this way about anyone before.
There had never been a woman like Lee Sa Rang to confuse him like this.
Because of that, Do Han’s mind was in complete chaos—unsure how to respond.
In the end, words tumbled out that even he found annoying.
“I’m just like this normally.”
Damn it.
Did he really have to act this pathetically?
He didn’t necessarily want to impress her, but inwardly, Do Han felt he’d completely messed up.
At the same time, he was curious about Sa Rang’s reaction.
He wondered how she’d respond when he spoke to her coldly, like he did with everyone else.
Would she turn away with the same indifferent look, clearly showing she didn’t want to deal with him?
Perhaps her kindness toward him until now had only been out of courtesy—after all, they had to sit through the same class together all semester as seniors with a significant age gap.
Given how much more comfortable and happy she’d looked when she was with Jung Yoon Jae, maybe this was exactly how much she thought of him.
Do Han expected her to awkwardly smile and suggest they just get back to writing their report.
But Sa Rang gulped down her hot coffee and slammed the mug down roughly.
The dull thud of the mug hitting the table made his eyes widen slightly.
“What’s wrong?”
“What do you mean?”
“You seem mad.”
“Me? No, I’m not.”
“It feels like you are.”
“Why do you think that?”
“Your expression looks off.”
“I’m just like this normally too.”
Sa Rang shot back what she’d received from him and snatched up her phone from the table, using it to cover her face.
She was already seething inside, and now the hot coffee made her feel like her face was about to explode.
Inwardly, she grumbled: If you’re in a bad mood, just go home—why drag a perfectly fine person along and make them upset?
Just then, she heard a soft chuckle from across the table.
She peeked over her phone and, to her disbelief, saw Do Han smiling.
For a fleeting moment, she thought, “What kind of person even does that?”—but she decided to just ignore him.
She quickly sent him all the photos she’d just organized in one batch.
All she wanted now was to go home fast.
“I sent the photos for the report. I’ll be right back—just going to the restroom for a bit.”
Sa Rang stood up, partly to cool her flushed face.
But the moment she passed Do Han after stepping away from the table, a chill ran down her spine.
Among the photos she’d just sent, there was one she’d secretly taken of his back.
No—it definitely was there.
She quickly turned around.
Do Han already had his phone in his hand.
“Wait a second!”
Sa Rang reached out and rushed toward him.
Her sole objective was his phone.
Even if he’d read the message, he might not have seen the problematic photo yet.
Her only chance was to snatch the phone and delete the picture before he saw it.
Meanwhile, Do Han, engrossed in his phone, sensed something approaching rapidly from the side and turned his head.
Sa Rang was hurtling toward him at an alarming speed.
Instinctively, Do Han set his phone down on the table and caught her.
If he hadn’t, she might have gotten hurt.
Fortunately, he managed to stretch out on the long sofa-like chair and securely wrap his arms around her waist.
Their bodies naturally overlapped.
For a moment, time seemed to freeze—neither could move.
All surrounding noise vanished, leaving only the warmth of their chests pressed together.
Do Han was the first to regain his senses.
“Are you okay?”
Sa Rang blinked dazedly, her soul seemingly gone.
His face was right in front of her.
Thick eyebrows, cool yet captivating eyes, a sharp nose, and lips she’d only dreamed of stealing a kiss from.
He was so close she could feel his breath.
If she relaxed her neck even slightly, their lips might touch.
“Are you really okay?”
Do Han examined Sa Rang’s face.
She didn’t seem injured, but her dazed expression suggested she’d been badly startled.
“Oh, yeah. I’m fine.”
Sa Rang quickly sat up.
Every spot where their bodies had touched now burned as if aflame.
Unsure where to look, her eyes darted around until they landed on the table—right on Do Han’s phone, which she’d been aiming for.
Only then did she remember the photo she’d forgotten in the chaos and hastily grabbed it.
Do Han stared at her with a look that clearly said, “What are you even doing?”
“I accidentally sent the wrong photo. Could you please unlock it for me?”
“What did you send?”
“Well…”
She swallowed the thought she’d had—if she could’ve just said it aloud, she wouldn’t have lunged like this.
If Do Han saw that photo, he’d surely discover her secret feelings.
She could’ve claimed she’d caught his back in a landscape shot, but realizing she’d sent the wrong file left her no time to prepare such an excuse.
“Just unlock it, please. I’ll delete the photo and give it right back.”
It was already too late for explanations.
Now that things had escalated, she had no choice but to hold onto his phone.
Afraid he might snatch it back, Sa Rang pulled the phone tightly against her chest.
“Did you send some risqué photo or something?”
“…Yes.”
She squeezed her eyes shut and nodded firmly.
If deleting the photo meant being labeled a pervert, so be it.
“I accidentally sent a photo of my body part. I’m really sorry.”
Watching her lower her crimson face and bite her lip, Do Han let out an exasperated sigh.
Too confused about how to react, he sat stunned for a moment before extending his hand toward her.
“I had no idea you had that kind of hobby.”
Sa Rang reached out with teary eyes.
Yet she still clutched the phone like it was her lifeline.
Once Do Han unlocked it, she swiftly folded her arm in.
At lightning speed, she checked the message and deleted the photo in question.
“Phew. Got it.”
Beads of sweat dotted Sa Rang’s forehead.
Her hand trembled slightly as she handed the phone back.
“Here. Thank you.”
“I should be thanking you. Almost saw something I really shouldn’t have.”
It was a fair point, yet for some reason, it annoyed her, and she frowned slightly.
She wondered exactly which “body part” of hers he thought was so unbearable to look at.
Anyway, she was glad the situation had resolved safely.
Feeling as if she’d aged several years in just a few minutes, Sa Rang slumped in her seat. Suddenly, she sensed his persistent gaze from beside her.
“What—why are you looking at me like that?”
Her heart threatened to burst again.
It pounded so hard she thought he might see her chest visibly rising and falling.
As Sa Rang gulped nervously, he rested one arm on the table and studied her intently.
“I was just wondering if you’d stay sitting here.”
“Huh?”
“I don’t mind, but I was worried you might be uncomfortable. Our department mates are over there.”
“I don’t get what you mean.”
“Couples usually sit next to each other, right?”
The moment he finished speaking, Sa Rang shot up and hurried back to her original seat.
She buried her face toward the table so deeply it looked like she wanted to disappear.
Do Han let out a quiet chuckle.
“Weren’t you going to the restroom?”
“Oh, right. The restroom.”
Realizing she’d forgotten, Sa Rang quickly got up again.
Then, as if fleeing, she swiftly left the place.
Do Han watched her go and smiled a little more.
His chest kept tingling—as if he were still holding her.
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Sa Rang was visiting the College of Physical Education cafeteria for the first time.
She’d insisted on keeping her promise to treat Yoon Jae to a meal, but he’d countered that he had plenty of meal tickets from seniors and instead invited her here.
Ji Woo, who had always been curious about Yoon Jae, joined them, making it a trio.
While he ate as comfortably as if he were at home, the two girls were busy looking around.
Perhaps because many students trained here, the atmosphere felt different from the College of Engineering.
It was more active and bustling.
Given its reputation for good food, it seemed many people made a point of coming here.
The iconic college track jackets were everywhere.
Sa Rang thought she probably wouldn’t have set foot here before graduation if not for Yoon Jae, and they began their meal.
“How is it? Tastier than most regular restaurants, right?”
Yoon Jae’s face radiated the pride of a physical education student.
His expectant eyes shone brightly—almost too brightly.
“Yeah. It’s really delicious.”
“So this is our campus’s hidden gem, huh?”
Satisfied by their praise, Yoon Jae smiled happily.
Anyone watching might have mistaken him for the chef himself.
Ji Woo found his enthusiasm amusing and laughed.
“We usually eat at the main cafeteria because Engineering food sucks, but I guess you’re the opposite.”
“This place serves better food, so I rarely go to the main cafeteria.”
“Lucky you. The main cafeteria’s so far that we barely have time during lunch.”
“It’s right next door—just come here often.”
“Somehow it feels like only PE students belong here, so we’re a bit hesitant…”
“Then whenever you want to come, just text me. We can come together.”
When Sa Rang hesitated to respond, Ji Woo quickly jumped in.
“Really? Is that okay?”
“What’s so hard about that?”
“Then I’ll tag along sometimes when Sa Rang comes?”
“Sure.”
Ji Woo glanced between Yoon Jae and Sa Rang.
To her, they looked really good together.
Although she’d only just started talking to Yoon Jae today, Ji Woo already liked him quite a bit.
He was cheerful, kind.
His warmth stood in stark contrast to someone else she knew.
She couldn’t understand why Sa Rang would choose Do Han—gloomy, unfriendly, and utterly devoid of tenderness—over someone like this.
Ji Woo hoped Yoon Jae had feelings for Sa Rang.
After all, when a guy like him took the initiative, a girl’s heart could easily waver.
First, she needed to confirm whether he had a girlfriend.
“By the way, do you have a girlfriend?”
“No.”
“Really? I thought you definitely would.”
“Me? Why?”
“You’re just so nice to girls.”
At Ji Woo’s blunt comment, Yoon Jae suddenly stopped eating.
He glanced at Sa Rang with an awkward look, then carefully asked Ji Woo,
“Do I come off as a flirt?”
“No, not at all. Nothing like that.”
Only then did Yoon Jae relax and ask them,
“What about you two? Do you have boyfriends?”
“I do, but Sa Rang doesn’t.”
Ji Woo didn’t miss the faint smile that briefly appeared—and vanished—on his face.
By her intuition, Yoon Jae wasn’t completely indifferent toward Sa Rang.
There was hope.
She wanted to grab Yoon Jae right then and interrogate him about his true feelings, but that would’ve been overstepping.
Today’s progress would have to be enough.
“By the way, I’m Kang Ji Woo. Same department as Sa Rang.”
“I’m Jung Yoon Jae.”
They finally exchanged introductions.
After that, Ji Woo and Sa Rang talked about being friends since elementary school, and Yoon Jae shared stories about being a swimmer in middle school.
Once they finished eating, they left the PE building.
“Thanks for the great lunch.”
“Next time, come to Engineering. We’ll treat you. We occasionally get decent meals there too.”
Yoon Jae smiled and nodded at their gratitude.
“Sure. I’ll come by sometime.”
After he turned and walked off into the distance, Ji Woo spoke up.
“He’s pretty nice, huh?”
“Yoon Jae?”
“Yeah.”
“What? You’ve had a boyfriend for how long and you’re already calling other guys ‘nice’?”
“As a boyfriend for you, I mean.”
“What?”
Sa Rang quickly turned around to check if Yoon Jae was still visible.
Of course he wasn’t—but Ji Woo’s words startled her so much she reacted anyway.
“Don’t say stuff like that in front of Yoon Jae.”
“Why not? He seems interested in you.”
“What makes you say that?”
“Just a feeling?”
Sa Rang scoffed in disbelief.
“I’ve told you so many times—Yoon Jae is just a friend.”
“It’d be nice if a friend turned into a boyfriend, right?”
“If you keep saying things like that, don’t join us for meals with Yoon Jae next time.”
“Maybe you’re right. It’s probably better if it’s just the two of you.”
When Sa Rang shot her a warning glare, Ji Woo finally shut her mouth.
She knew if she pushed any further, Sa Rang might actually get mad.
Turns Out He’s Been Secretly in Love with Me
One-line summary: He acts like he doesn’t like her but is actually playing hard to get.
Synopsis:
Xu Muzhou like her. He has liked her for a very long time, and through repeated schemes, he finally closed the distance with her.
But this is still far from enough.
He wants to be the one who stands out among her many suitors, to fight for her attention, and to make her take the initiative to pursue him.
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