I finally said it.
The words that I agonized over whether to say or not, losing sleep all weekend.
One of Do Hyuk’s eyebrows twitched. He glanced at Jae In and then furrowed his brow, lost in thought.
A deafening silence passed by, as if a second felt like a minute.
Finally, he opened his mouth with a stern expression.
“That’s difficult.”
Jae In, who secretly hoped for Do Hyuk to accept, couldn’t close her mouth at his unexpected response.
“Why? Why?”
“I’ve already requested a recruitment agency from the HR team.”
“We talked about it on Friday, and it’s already done?”
“Normally, we would have to post a job opening, but it seems like Seo Team Leader wants to quit as soon as possible, so we rushed it. Just for her.”
Oh, our team leader is also impatient.
Jae In tried to hold on to her escaping sanity and forced herself to smile nonchalantly.
“Now I really have to receive a scholarship. What should I do? If I ask for help as if I’m saving a person…”
It’s obvious that his temper won’t tolerate it.
“Is he doing this because he’s still mad about last time?”
Asking is pointless.
If you have a conscience, think about what you did back then.
“I’m going to leave the company soon, so you don’t have to worry, Team Leader.”
“Well, I don’t think it’ll be that much of a big deal.”
“I feel like I can’t live up to my name because of the team leader.”
“I heard she grabbed the team leader by the collar and pushed him away.”
“That’s harassment. Be careful, Mr. Cha Do Hyuk.”
Should have been a bit more careful.
At least don’t call me by my name.
She scolded me as if she had made up her mind to quit.
Jae In, don’t you know the saying, “Don’t cry over spilled milk”?
She gritted her teeth tightly.
Now, let’s try to resolve the situation.
Jae In leaned toward Do Hyuk, gripping the desk with both hands. Their faces were just a palm’s distance apart.
“Team Leader, aren’t you anxious knowing that I know the secret?”
“Do I have to be anxious?”
Do Hyuk responded with a sullen expression.
Startled, Jae In blinked her eyes blankly, then quickly regained her composure.
“Aren’t you worried at all?”
“Not at all.”
“Why?”
At Jae In’s question filled with pity, Do Hyuk’s lips curled slightly.
“Team Leader Seo said with her own mouth that she’s not a spy. She also said she would keep the secret.”
“Well, do you just believe her because she said so?”
“Yes. I decided to trust Team Leader Seo’s words.”
“Wow, you’re so naive! What will you do if you get betrayed by the axe you believe in?”
In an instant, Do Hyuk’s gaze sharpened.
Jae In flinched in surprise and stepped back.
“No, I’m not saying I’m a spy.”
Do Hyuk looked at Jae In intently and spoke softly.
“If Team Leader Seo is a spy and news spreads that I’m involved in something, and things go wrong…”
“…if things go wrong?”
“I’ve decided to just play dumb. Chase after it to the ends of the earth.”
As if that’s such a great thing.
A smile bloomed on Do Hyuk’s face, one that Jae In had never seen before.
Watching Do Hyuk’s smile, Jae In’s hair stood on end.
This was an obvious threat, a warning that if she spoke out, she would see hell.
If it were Cha Do Hyuk, he wouldn’t just intimidate, he would follow through a million times and still have plenty left.
A crimson alarm blared loudly in Jae In’s ears.
“I can’t just continue to be a victim like this. I have to find a way somehow!”
Let’s start with persuasion.
“Team Leader, they say that if the Diet Line project succeeds, you’ll be recognized as the successor. So, you need my help, right?”
“Well, if that’s the case, don’t worry. I realized that even without Team Leader Seo, well, there wouldn’t be any big problems.”
“But still, even if Director Ko isn’t here, it would be difficult without me, right?”
“The HR team recommended a candidate for the Director Ko’s position, and they scheduled an interview for today.”
“So soon?”
The HR team, who had been cautious and dragging their feet all this time, why are they suddenly moving at the speed of light?
“Director Ko has also decided to provide remote support with his conscience. So, please ensure a smooth transition for Team Leader Seo.”
“Um, Team Leader…?”
“Well, my business with you is over. You can leave now.”
Jae In felt a surge of anger at Do Hyuk’s attitude, with no room for discussion.
“Just a moment! Team Leader, you’re trying to make a hasty decision based on wrong judgment.”
“Wrong judgment?”
Do Hyuk’s eyes narrowed.
“A project doesn’t just work by filling in personnel. It takes time for a new person to adapt, and there are only two months left until the shareholders’ meeting.”
“So?”
“I can definitely make it a success. So, you have to take hold of me!”
What did I just say?
Jae In felt embarrassed internally. She spoke loudly out of urgency, but this was the epitome of a bluff.
One word has already been uttered. In this situation, she had no choice but to push forward and set aside the consequences for later.
“Team Leader, please think it over. You shouldn’t make decisions you’ll regret later.”
“Hmm.”
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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