“Eunsu, what would you think if I had to go to the U.S.?”
At twenty-six, Eunsu was juggling short-term part-time jobs and freelancing, searching for a place to settle as a full-time employee.
Meanwhile, Joo-han was about to graduate in a few months and had joined his maternal grandfather’s business consulting company, a rather large one with its headquarters in Boston, USA.
Joo-han’s mother, who was the director there, had initially wanted him to join the American office to learn the ropes, but he had insisted on staying at the Korean office, something Eunsu knew about.
Joo-han had never mentioned this to Eunsu, and he didn’t know that she was aware of it, but she knew all along.
“You should go. Others are dying to get a job overseas.”
“And what about you?”
“I like it here. I’ve never thought about living abroad.”
“And us?”
“…”
“Long-distance relationship might work, right?”
“Guess we’ll manage somehow, whatever.”
Eunsu knew Joo-han was inwardly disappointed with her response, but she couldn’t offer anything more.
Despite her evasiveness, Joo-han still tried to maintain eye contact as he asked,
“Isn’t it too early to think about marriage?”
What did I respond to that?
It was at that moment.
“Ms. Seon Eunsu?”
Startled back to reality by someone calling her, Eunsu clenched her teeth as she turned around.
Why is he here?
Gye, the very person she hoped not to see, the one responsible for her ‘I don’t want to see anyone except him’ thoughts, approached with a smile.
“It’s been a while.”
“Hello.”
“Heard the rumor. You’re working at Bida?”
As Eunsu didn’t respond, Gye smirked.
“That’s why you acted that way with me? Planning to move there, and then getting me to fetch an interview?”
“…”
“Anyway, I was a bit upset, you know? There’s something called a graceful exit, but did you really have to make such a mess leaving?”
Eunsu forced a smile, one side of her lips raised more sharply than the other.
“Can one simply claim the end of a journey all by themselves?”
Gye’s expression twisted slightly. Clearing his throat and scratching his cheek, he abruptly asked,
“Give me one of your business cards. Saw you handing them out earlier.”
Since when have you been watching? Eunsu’s eyes narrowed in displeasure.
“Maybe you could write a nice article.”
Not really expecting help, nor wanting it, but still worried he might write something negative, Eunsu begrudgingly handed over a card.
Then, of course, Gye paused.
“What’s this? This isn’t Ms. Seon Eunsu’s card?”
“This is our Director’s card. I ran out of mine, so I thought I’d offer something better. Goodbye.”
Eunsu quickly turned and left as the wedding ceremony music played, signaling the bride and groom’s exit.
Everyone was cheering loudly, giving Eunsu the chance to slip out unnoticed.
“Ugh, so annoying.”
Although she didn’t really expect anything good from Gye, not being able to retaliate freely was frustrating.
Eunsu boarded a bus and headed home, dozing off for about 30 minutes. As she walked home after getting off, she regretted not stopping somewhere after getting all dressed up.
‘Should I have stopped by somewhere since I went out anyway?’
Eunsu slowed her pace, gazing into the distance. The wind, carrying the fresh air of late spring and early summer, felt unusually ticklish.
Having dolled up for the occasion, and then thinking only of going straight home – she had been too immersed in her homebody, working adult life…
Just then, a familiar voice called out from behind her.
“What are you doing standing in the middle of the road?”
Eunsu turned around abruptly.
There stood Joo-han in a loose hoodie and shorts, looking like a typical local resident. He watched Eunsu with a suspicious gaze, a convenience store bag in one hand.
Eunsu clicked her tongue.
“The only day off I get in a week, and I have to run into a colleague.”
“Feel the same here. Who asked you to move close to work?”
Joo-han was right. Last year, when her lease ended, she moved closer to Bida to save on commute costs and time, unwittingly becoming neighbors with Joo-han.
Taking a good look at Eunsu, who was dressed differently than usual, Joo-han remarked,
“Came from a wedding, I see.”
Eunsu, feeling a bit spiteful, responded without changing her expression.
“No, a blind date.”
Joo-han’s expression shifted slightly. He glanced at her elegantly poised legs under the fluttering skirt, then quickly averted his gaze.
“Going home alone at this odd hour, must’ve been a failed blind date.”
Eunsu was taken aback but continued to feign nonchalance.
“Yeah, it was so bad I gave him your number.”
“Why would my number come up? Were you day drinking?”
“Failed, but no day drinking.”
Eunsu shrugged her shoulders, waved dismissively, and walked past Joo-han. He watched her go, bewildered.
A blind date? It didn’t match Eunsu’s character to willingly go on one, nor would she dress up so much for a first meeting.
Still feeling uneasy, Joo-han fiddled with his phone in his pocket.
It’s none of my business. What do I care if it’s a lie or truth?
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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