It seemed like I was throwing a tantrum, and he made a face as if to say that if it was a joke from the beginning. Without persistently trying to embrace me anymore, Jun just chuckled without any attempt to hug me.
“I’ll be out after a quick shower.”
“…Okay.”
Soon, the sound of water flowing, as Jun showered and let the water run, reached my ears. I noticed the cooling sheet, which I hadn’t properly placed on Jun’s forehead a while ago, lying haphazardly next to the bed. As I was about to reach out in that direction, the doorbell rang again.
…Perhaps, Secretary Yoon?
For a moment, I hesitated whether I should go out.
When Secretary Yoon and Jun were talking at the entrance, when the fact that I was the owner of these shoes popped out of Jun’s mouth several times without showing my face, I hesitated. I didn’t feel like going out.
However, at the end of the brief silence, the ringing bell seemed to be urging me to go out. Jun had already been in the shower for a long time. I didn’t know if something urgent had happened during that time.
Standing in front of the entrance, I hesitated for a moment before finally grabbing the handle and turning it. At that moment, the forced smile that pulled at the corners of my lips felt awkward.
“Oh, by any chance… Are you Secretary Yoon?”
The blunt voice directed at the unfamiliar face I was seeing for the first time sounded somewhat brusque.
“Oh, yes. I’m Director Kim’s secretary, Yoon Young-eun. Excuse me, but are you Miss Lee Haru?”
She knew my name. When someone you’re meeting for the first time casually mentions your name without hesitation, it evokes more wariness than friendliness. I nodded, looking at her clearly.
She had a look that would suit the word “beauty” at first glance. Her small face contained both eyes that appeared even larger due to the thick double eyelids and plump lips.
Her short hair, not reaching her shoulders, seemed to emphasize her crisp tone of speech. The black flare dress she was wearing didn’t completely hide the curves of her well-defined body.
Honestly, she was unfamiliar to me. The glamorous impression she gave was overwhelming.
“I’ve heard a lot from Director-nim so far.”
She, named Yoon Young-eun, smiled lightly. It didn’t seem like she was smiling out of pleasure.
Formal laughter and a formal greeting. An appropriate level of formality that neither showed excessive interest nor lacked indifference.
Watching her demonstrate this appropriate formality towards me, I wondered if Jun had given Yoon Secretary some instructions or information about me. However, the realization that Jun’s first love story had long become a topic of general interest followed this thought.
Despite her smile fitting the appropriate laughter, I couldn’t think of what to say to her.
Since the one who came here was on the other side, Yoon Secretary should be the one to bring up the topic first. Waiting for her next words, I looked at her, smiling with a smile that matched the appropriate laughter.
She, with a face that seemed to understand the meaning of my waiting, finally spoke after a prolonged moment.
“Actually, I came because I have something to discuss with Miss Lee Haru, not with Director or Jun.”
At Secretary Yoon’s unexpected words, I took a moment to inhale. Her eyes, looking at my face that couldn’t hide my confusion, remained steady.
“Of course, even now, as I say this and think about how to explain this matter, I hesitate. But as Director Kim’s secretary, there’s something I really want to convey to Miss Lee Haru.”
“…To me, not Jun or the director, you have something you want to say?”
I momentarily held my breath at Secretary Yoon’s words, which I hadn’t prepared for. Whether it was a misunderstanding or not, I heard a faint sound of laughter.
“In a situation where you’re pushed into a request like this on your first meeting, it must be burdensome. I completely understand. Even knowing that, I’m making this request. Well, first of all… Instead of explaining it like this, I’d like to meet and talk to Miss Lee Haru separately after today’s audition. Would it be okay for you today after the audition?”
“Ah… just me separately?”
“Yes, just Miss Lee Haru separately. I’m sorry, but keep it a secret from Director-nim.”
Jun’s secretary meets alone without Jun knowing. And it’s with the person I spoke to for the first time today. It was only natural to have an uneasy feeling. Seeing me unable to respond readily, she urgently struck up a conversation.
“It’s about Director-nim’s matter. More accurately, it’s for Director-nim. There’s something I want Haru to help with. Please.”
By saying it’s for Jun, she began to make it so that I couldn’t send a negative answer.
“…I understand.”
There was no certainty in the answer she pushed out.
“Well, if you could give me Haru’s contact information, I’ll arrange a place not far from the broadcasting station. Please contact me right after the audition. Still, I’m really grateful that Haru understands.”
Like this, a promise with Jun’s secretary, unknown to Jun, was made.
The air that was floating between her and me, which was not sweet, reached even the closed door, and it felt like sticking to me. The steps I took, pondering the words Secretary Yoon had given me a while ago, were as straightforward as the direction. The footsteps, as gently swaying as my shaking heart, soon reached the living room.
The hotel where Jun stayed had a suite room connected to the living room. When I first set foot in this room, I didn’t pay any attention at all because I was worried about Jun. Now I had the leisure to look around.
The spacious living room was filled with luxurious brown leather sofas and tables. The Seoul city view visible through the front glass window. However, I felt a little dejected rather than amazed.
Looking at the city view with a sense of distance that seemed to be visible only from a distant high place made me feel too small and humble. Standing with these small feet, I felt like I couldn’t hold on for long and would soon wobble. The disparity between Jun and me, which I had vaguely felt so far, was encapsulated in this one large window.
Everything seemed perfect in this space, and I felt like I was the only one who didn’t fit.
Normally, we would meet each other’s eyes at an equal height, but suddenly, the position of Jun as a world-renowned director. The place where he stood seemed unreachable even if I stretched my hand. My insignificance as I gazed up at Jun standing there vividly came to me in this unfamiliar scenery.
But then, I felt a sensation of moist flesh touching my exposed shoulder through the fine blouse.
The warmth of the flesh touching my shoulder was so warm that I turned my head to the side with a raised shoulder. Jun, who had just finished showering, was smiling, gently lifting his face that had been buried in my shoulder.
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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