The night had deepened. Director Lim Hong Jin felt an intense fatigue as he removed his glasses and set them down on the desk. His headache had persisted since Tae Seo’s brief visit to the art center during the day. The unease prevented sleep from coming.
“You assured me you would be on my side.”
“Yes. Are you ready to bring her? I don’t know who this child is, but if Tae Seo has chosen her, then surely…”
“She’s the illegitimate child of Jo Dae Hoon, the chairman of Hyunyang Construction.”
His ears doubted the unexpected revelation. He had been curious about the child that Tae Seo was interested in. Although he wanted to know, he refrained, out of respect for his grandson.
But what came flying at him was a bolt out of the blue. Of all the women in the world, Tae Seo had set his heart on someone who shared blood with his fiancée, an impossible situation.
“I have no intention of hiding and dating her. That’s why I’m telling you in advance. To be exact, she is the eldest daughter of Chairman Jo Dae Hoon. She was born a few months before Jo Yu Ri.”
“What does that mean…!”
“It’s too early to think about marriage, but she is not someone I am with lightly.”
“Tae Seo!”
“So, I’ll break off the engagement. That farcical engagement—I never intended to honor it from the beginning.”
Overwhelmed with shock, he could only stare at his upright grandson, lost for words.
“Jo Yu Ri was never my true fiancée anyway.”
The following words were even harder to comprehend. Director Lim felt dizzy, perhaps from a sudden spike in blood pressure, and he leaned his forehead on his hand.
“Do you know that Jo Yu Ri was born only eight months after the death of Chairman Jo Seong Hwan of Hyunyang Construction?”
“…What?”
“When Chairman Jo Seong Hwan and my grandfather promised to marry their grandson and granddaughter, it would have been before Ji Seung Hee, the director, became pregnant. It means Jo Yu Ri wouldn’t have even existed as a cell back then.”
“…”
“My grandfather would not have referred to someone who didn’t exist as my fiancée.”
Having always believed there was only one daughter for Jo Dae Hoon, he hadn’t doubted it. He just thought this child must be the match his husband had chosen for Tae Seo.
And now this. Swamped by shock, Director Lim recalled the late Chairman Jo Seong Hwan, his husband’s close friend.
“His granddaughter isn’t even born yet, but since her mother is smart and upright, and also beautiful, I have high hopes that the girl will be just as wonderful.”
“He seemed content, as if he would finally meet a daughter-in-law who could embrace all aspects of his son Dae Hoon’s cold nature.”
“Both the wife and I raised Dae Hoon without knowing what deprivation is. But that boy doesn’t even know what he truly wants, chasing vain dreams. If he had just a bit more ease in his heart… But he’ll be a father soon, so he should change.”
“But why not let him marry?”
“Dae Hoon is too proud of his own merits. The girl to be his daughter-in-law is strong-willed. She came to me asking for help to bear and raise a child.”
“Uh…”
She requested to be sent to America, so I obliged. If Dae Hoon has any sense, he will chase after her, beg or do whatever it takes to win her heart and bring her back. If he disappoints me again, I intend to disinherit him. He has truly met his match.
My husband mocked his friend, who was boasting about his unborn granddaughter, jesting that he would soon be giving away all his grey hair to her. Nonetheless, Chairman Jo Seong Hwan laughed, and my husband laughed with him.
Director Lim couldn’t laugh when he saw Chairman Jo Seong Hwan so pleased with the daughter-in-law he had found. At that time, Tae Seo’s biological mother, Yu Jeong Ha, was still alive. But she was fading day by day due to Kang Shin Jae’s disregard and hatred.
Director Lim’s face turned ashen as he dredged up the old memories.
“Then…”
“It’s not Jo Yu Ri. It will be her. The daughter of Chairman Jo Dae Hoon that my grandfather marked as his granddaughter-in-law.”
“What is this…?”
“The first time I met her was years ago, but at that time, I wasn’t in a position to entertain affection for anyone. Not much has changed now, but to ignore my feelings for her…”
In his state of confusion, Tae Seo paused, leaving a prolonged silence before Director Lim’s gaze returned to him. Tae Seo seemed to carefully choose his words before speaking.
“My feelings are deep.”
Hearing that, Director Lim closed his eyes. It was the first time the child, who had never shown affection to anyone, had chosen someone to care for. Although he did not want to forcibly separate them, he also couldn’t openly welcome this relationship knowing the path ahead was strewn with obstacles.
With his eyes shut tightly, immersed in thought, Director Lim finally raised his gaze to his grandson. Tae Seo’s gaze was unwavering, deep, and serious.
“So, what would you have me do?”
“I’m asking for your help.”
Until that point, he thought Tae Seo was looking to restore his real fiancée to her rightful place.
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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