Jaein’s face brightened as she checked her phone screen. Seeing a smile spreading on her cherished friend’s face, Sanghwa stood up.
“Jaein, let’s have dinner a little later. I’ll just cover it and you can heat it up. I need to go in and get some more sleep. Don’t worry about me.”
Jaein, who was about to answer the call, smiled as she watched Sanghwa’s expression heading back to the guest room on the second floor.
Sanghwa, who had already fully adapted to the time difference after a good rest, decided to get some more sleep, looking even more refreshed. Knowing that it was a consideration for her to talk comfortably, Jaein sat on the living room sofa and answered the call.
“Yeah, Taeseo.”
Over the changing seasons, Taeseo had never once broken a promise with Jaein. He kept his word to call her every morning and evening.
―I tried not to care, thinking it was a place that didn’t concern me.
After the death of Kang Shin-jae and the collapse of Director Im Hong-jin, the head of Kangsun Group, in succession, Taeseo was busy stabilizing the chaotic Kangsun Group.
Because of this, there was no occasion for him to come to Chicago, and Jaein did not travel to Korea to meet him. Instead, Taeseo called Jaein every morning and evening.
―I didn’t know it would turn out like this.
He had wholeheartedly let go of his position as a son without clinging to the world Kang Shin-jae had created.
Without caring about the Kangsun Group, which Kang Shin-jae had shaken as bait, he had prepared to leave it all behind and turned away. However, he didn’t expect to be fully entrusted with it like this.
―I didn’t know it would grab my ankles like this.
“Hmm…”
―Sorry. I tried whining.
“It’s okay to whine more.”
―Later, I’ll see your face and whine.
Many envied him for possessing such immense wealth and power at a young age. No matter how unstable the situation was, Taeseo, who became the temporary chairman after Kang Shin-jae’s death, was the one who held the highest authority.
However, despite the jealousy and resentment directed at him, he referred to everything he had gained as ‘those who grab my ankles,’ without any color of jealousy or envy.
For Taeseo, who didn’t want Kangsun Group’s expectations and attention, they were obstacles and hindrances that prevented him from being with Jaein.
When he first told Jaein to go to the United States ahead of him, Taeseo said he didn’t know it would take this long. However, before Jaein could say anything, he said he would whine and complain when they meet later.
―Did you have dinner?
“I was just about to eat. I bought orange chicken and salad.”
―You’ve been eating orange chicken a lot these days.
“Yeah. I heard there’s a good restaurant nearby. Taeseo, you’d be surprised if you tried it. What did you have for dinner while attending meetings, Taeseo?”
―I…
Jaein listened attentively to Taeseo’s deep voice as he talked about the morning menu, adjusting her posture comfortably. She naturally knew about her lover’s schedule.
Although Manager Jang, who received instructions from Taeseo, sent her a weekly schedule, Taeseo, before going to sleep, often told her what he would be doing for a while.
Even when he was busy with consecutive business trips abroad, he would call Jaein at least once or twice a day, even if briefly.
She never felt obligated to call due to duty. Since his voice was always filled with affection, there was no room for doubt.
On some days, they talked for a long time, and he ended up falling asleep. Many days, he woke up holding his phone.
There were days when, because of missing her too much, he refused to have a video call. It was because he felt like he might cry if he saw her face.
The calls with Taeseo, asking about her well-being and conveying his own, had become familiar. However, the longing that quickly swelled up could never become familiar.
Nevertheless, now they couldn’t make remarks like, “It’s been a year when the seasons change,” or ask when he would come. It was a consideration, knowing that he was enduring just as much and having firm trust in him.
―I envy Ms. Sanghwa.
“Don’t envy her. Although going to the jazz club later is good, there’s a place I like more. I couldn’t get tickets there today, but I’ll definitely go there with Taeseo later.”
―No. I’m not envious of going to a jazz performance. I envy being next to Yoon Jaein.
“Hmm…”
―Today, more than usual, I miss Yoon Jaein.
Jaein, who had been looking at the colorful lights illuminating the outside of the window on a winter night in Chicago, closed her eyes.
I miss you too. Come quickly. You must be tired.
Her eyelids trembled as she rehearsed the words she couldn’t bring herself to say.
Over the course of a year, there were many changes.
Recently, Amber, who had been serving as the interim CEO and operating Hyunyang Construction, finally let go after much consideration.
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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