An Instinctive Proposal (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 25
“It’s been a while. Have you been well?”
Yeon Woo had accompanied Gyu Bin and his mother to the café, their agreed meeting place.
Facing the lady seated across from her, Yeon Woo’s face bloomed with a rare smile.
“You haven’t changed at all—you’re exactly the same.”
“Really? Gyu Bin keeps teasing me that I’ve gotten old.”
“When did I ever say that? I just suggested you dress up a bit more.”
“That’s basically the same thing!”
Yeon Woo watched them fondly, still as close as ever like best friends.
“But why don’t you sit next to your mom instead of Yeon Woo? You haven’t seen each other in so long—acting this friendly all of a sudden might make Yeon Woo uncomfortable.”
“It’s not acting—we’ve become close again, right, Yeon Woo?”
“Yeah.”
Yeon Woo smiled and nodded.
Being with them felt just like going back to their school uniform days.
She felt cheerful, reminiscing about old times, and the heavy emotions weighing on her lately lifted just a little.
Just then, the vibrating alert on the table shuddered.
“I’ll go get it.”
Gyu Bin stood up and headed toward the pickup counter, leaving the two women alone at the table in a warm, gentle atmosphere.
“Our Yeon Woo was pretty even as a child, but now you’re even more beautiful.”
“Thank you.”
“Have you ever thought about coming to the U.S.?”
Since she’d never even considered leaving Korea for another country, Yeon Woo couldn’t answer right away.
“You were such a good student back then—your auntie and I used to talk about how sure we were you’d get into a top university.”
“About me?”
“Of course. Our only son never listens, so we always thought of you as our daughter.”
Yeon Woo gave a small laugh. She truly had grown up loved by them.
“Why don’t you come visit sometime? You can stay at our house—Gyu Bin’s room is empty and quite spacious.”
“I really appreciate just the offer.”
“It’s not just an offer—it’s sincere! Come visit anytime you’d like. It’d be even better if you came with your mom.”
Suddenly, she pictured herself, Sun Ok, and Tteun Tteun taking a trip together to the U.S.
How wonderful that would be—to go to America, a place she’d only dreamed of, with Sun Ok, who’d never even been to Jeju Island, and her precious child.
But just then, someone abruptly intruded into that happy image.
Ki Tae Han, looking stern and asking, “What about me?”
Why was she thinking of him right now, of all times? Yeon Woo was flustered.
She figured it must be because she’d just seen him. Now that she thought about it, after greeting his mother and regaining her composure, she noticed his sedan had already vanished.
“You will come visit, right?”
Only after the lady asked again did Yeon Woo snap back to attention and reply.
“Yes, I will.”
“Ta-da! Coffee’s here.”
Just then, Gyu Bin returned holding a tray with their ordered drinks and cake.
“Desserts in Korea are really pretty and delicious.”
Hearing the lady’s admiring comment, Yeon Woo took a sip of her warm lemon tea.
Somehow, a lazy sigh escaped her lips. This rare moment felt truly precious.
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“I didn’t know you brought your car?”
After chatting freely and finishing their tea, the three of them left the café together.
Gyu Bin had suddenly pulled up in a car from somewhere.
Now they were on their way to Yeon Woo’s place—he’d offered to drop her off before heading down to Cheonan.
“It’s a company car. I took a taxi that day due to circumstances, but I usually drive.”
“Cool.”
Now that she thought about it, of course the head of a business wouldn’t get around without a car—it was obvious, yet she hadn’t realized until now.
“Gyu Bin really seems like an adult now, doesn’t he?”
The pride in the lady’s voice was unmistakable. Yeon Woo smiled softly and nodded.
“Right? I can still vividly picture Gyu Bin in his school uniform, yet he’s already grown up.”
“You’ve grown up too, Yeon Woo.”
The lady took Yeon Woo’s hand in hers and asked,
“Do you have a boyfriend?”
Yeon Woo’s words caught in her throat, and she gave an awkward laugh.
“No, I don’t.”
As she said it, Tae Han’s face involuntarily flashed into her mind again, and she bit the inside of her cheek.
“Really? That’s surprising.”
But even as Tae Han quickly slipped from her thoughts again, the lady tilted her head, puzzled.
“How could there be no man who likes our Yeon Woo—you’re beautiful, kind, and smart? There must be someone; he’s probably just too shy to confess.”
Flushed by the lady’s praise, Yeon Woo waved her hands dismissively.
“No, it’s not like that…”
“Didn’t your company chairman try forcing a guy on you?”
Suddenly, Gyu Bin cut into the conversation while driving.
His unexpected mention of Tae Han brought that cold face back into Yeon Woo’s mind.
“He seemed to think you were having a hard time with it.”
“Oh, really? So even your chairman thinks it’s a shame to see you alone.”
Yeon Woo had no reply ready, so she stayed silent.
“But your company is one of Korea’s top conglomerates—how could the chairman personally try setting you up with someone…?”
“It’s because I’m his secretary.”
“Even so—surely you’re not the only female secretary in the whole secretarial office?”
Yeon Woo wanted to quickly steer the topic away.
“It’s just that I’m getting older, so…”
Rrrr.
But before she could finish, a phone rang.
It was Yeon Woo’s, and after asking for their understanding, she pulled her phone from her bag—only to see the name:
[President Ki Tae Han]“Who is it? Why aren’t you answering?”
“Oh—it’s just someone from work.”
Yeon Woo mumbled an excuse and silenced the call.
“Sometimes they call after work hours to talk about work, so I’m avoiding it.”
“Goodness, how awful. I’ve heard stories like that happen all the time in Korea—guess it’s true.”
Thanks to that, the topic shifted, and the scenery passing by the window was already close to Yeon Woo’s home.
“Is it this alley?”
“Yeah. But you can just drop me off here.”
“No way—I’ll take you right to your front door.”
Gyu Bin turned the wheel and drove into the dimly lit alley.
Yeon Woo was relieved—this way, she could get out before the conversation went any deeper.
“Then when will you come to Cheonan? We didn’t even get to eat together, and I didn’t get to see you properly.”
The lady took Yeon Woo’s hand, reluctant to part.
“If I’m free this weekend, I’ll come down.”
“I hope you really are free. It was so nice seeing you today, Yeon Woo. Rest well.”
“You rest well too, Auntie, once you get back.”
After saying goodbye, Yeon Woo also waved to Gyu Bin, who’d just pulled up in front of her house.
Thanks to them, she’d arrived home comfortably.
Yeon Woo stepped out of the car. Just as she raised her hand for a final wave, a sedan caught her eye.
Her body froze at the thought—surely not—and at that exact moment, the driver’s door clicked open.
Out stepped a long leg.
Expensive shoes, reflecting even the dim streetlight with dignified clarity, clicked as they approached Yeon Woo.
“You said you’d finish work early, yet you’re only getting home now—and you didn’t even answer my call.”
“Did you…”
Yeon Woo couldn’t even finish her question before hurriedly turning around.
Unfortunately, Gyu Bin hadn’t driven off yet—he was shining his headlights straight toward them.
Apparently thinking she needed help, his door suddenly swung open and Gyu Bin stepped out.
“Nice to see you again.”
Gyu Bin approached, his eyes locked on Tae Han rather than Yeon Woo.
“But is it really okay for a company president to show up so casually at a female employee’s home—especially this late?”
“Gyu Bin.”
Yeon Woo quickly grabbed his arm, trying to signal that it was fine and he should leave—but Gyu Bin didn’t back down.
“If you keep bothering my girlfriend, I’ll report you.”
“Gyu Bin!”
Tae Han’s eyebrows furrowed in clear displeasure.
“Bothering?”
“Yes—you are bothering her.”
After finishing, Gyu Bin looked down at Yeon Woo. His eyes shone resolutely, as if saying, “Just trust me now.”
“Incredible.”
But Tae Han scoffed.
He scowled, clearly displeased to see Yeon Woo standing behind Gyu Bin instead of him.
“Sure, normally it would be weird—definitely inappropriate—for a male president to come to a female employee’s home.”
“You understand that well.”
“But between me and Secretary Seo—or rather, between us—it’s not strange at all. We’re special. Exceptionally so.”
“President!”
Flustered, Yeon Woo cried out.
“No matter how I think about it, I can’t stand it.”
Tae Han slowly approached them, hands tucked into his pants pockets.
“Do I really have to hand over Secretary Seo to a man so incapable he can’t even bring his capable girlfriend down from Seoul to Cheonan?”
“You’ve really overstepped. Just who do you think you are to talk about ‘handing over’ my girlfriend?”
Gyu Bin pushed Yeon Woo further behind him, eyes blazing defiantly.
Yeon Woo was shocked—why was Gyu Bin acting like this all of a sudden?
But the two men were glaring so fiercely at each other that, even though this whole situation was because of her, Yeon Woo couldn’t bring herself to speak.
“Who do I think I am?”
“Yes—are you even dating our Yeon Woo?”
At that, Tae Han fell silent. His jaw clenched in frustration.
Seizing the moment, Gyu Bin pressed firmly,
“I’m Yeon Woo’s boyfriend. And my capabilities aren’t nearly as poor as you think—I could take her not just to Cheonan, but even to—”
“P-Please stop! Just go for now!”
Yeon Woo suddenly snapped out of it and rushed forward from behind Gyu Bin.
Tae Han, who’d been glaring at Gyu Bin, slowly lowered his eyes to look at her.
“Let’s talk. I’ve been waiting two hours to talk to you.”
“Excuse me.”
Gyu Bin clenched his fist and stepped toward Tae Han.
“Do you not understand? Why are you coming after my girlfriend…!”
“Let’s talk tomorrow. Please go for now.”
Yeon Woo stepped in front of Tae Han and turned to Gyu Bin.
“Gyu Bin, I’m sorry. You should go now too.”
Gyu Bin looked at her with anxious eyes, as if asking whether it was really okay for him to leave.
Yeon Woo nodded earnestly in reply.
She could feel the lady in the car watching them with a strange expression.
She didn’t want to get tangled up in any more suspicious situations.
“What are you waiting for? You should go too, President.”
This time, she turned to Tae Han.
He clearly didn’t like the situation, but seeing Yeon Woo’s unwavering gaze, he finally stepped back with an annoyed look.
“Come to my office when you get to work tomorrow.”
It was a cold command.
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
aah, serim really messed up.
claimed to know everything but in reality know nothing.
allergic reaction could be really dangerous.