―Jaerin, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have brought up unnecessary topics when you’re about to start working tomorrow. I should have just said I couldn’t come because I’m busy. Pretend you didn’t hear, and rest soon. Our daughter, Mom loves you very much.
After hanging up the phone, Jaerin’s mind became complicated.
Little Mom is not an easy person.
If Jaerin goes alone to Grandma’s eightieth birthday celebration, it’s likely to be dragged on all day.
‘Should I ask Cha Dohyuk?’
Jaerin shook his head immediately.
What if he brings Dohyuk to the gathering of relatives?
Ignoring the unpleasant looks, they would probably insist on setting a wedding date immediately.
Moreover, what if Dohyuk meets his parents?
Dohyuk might take the lead and push for marriage.
‘No, it’ll just make things more complicated. Let’s endure the irritation for a few hours on that day.’
Even though he organized his thoughts like that, Jaerin couldn’t help feeling troubled by the sound of Mom’s sigh lingering in his ears.
Unfortunately, the sweet one-day holiday came to an end, and Jaerin and Dohyuk welcomed Monday morning.
Seeing off Dohyuk, who left for work first, Jaerin asked.
“Team leader, are you busy on January 1st by any chance?”
Dohyuk hesitated for a moment, then spoke with a troubled expression.
“What should I do? I have to visit my hometown that day.”
“Ah, I see.”
Jaerin, who had struggled with the decision since last night, thought it was better this way.
It became a fact that they couldn’t go together because he was busy.
“Why? Is there something going on?”
“Oh, no. I was just thinking of going out for some fresh air, but since you’re busy, it’s okay.”
“Is that all?”
“Yes, don’t worry about it.”
Jaerin forced a bright smile.
“I’m sorry. It’s something important, so I can’t miss it. Let’s have a date on the weekend. Anywhere you want to go, Seo Jaerin.”
“Okay.”
When the word “date” came out of Dohyuk’s mouth, Jaerin’s cheeks turned pink.
“Then I’ll go. See you at work.”
Dohyuk, now as if it were a matter of course, kissed Jaerin on the lips, then left for work.
Although Jaerin seemed to have something to say, he felt compelled to meet Chairman Cha Daesan on the first day of the new year, so he couldn’t help it.
Last weekend, Chairman Cha, who was furious because Dohyuk didn’t attend the Seojin Trading party, barely managed to fend off his threat to barge into his house.
Instead, Chairman Cha insisted that Dohyuk must attend the family meal gathering at his house on January 1st in the afternoon, where all immediate family members would be present.
This annual early-year event brought together not only Little Dad’s family but also relatives, including Aunt’s family.
Until now, Dohyuk had rarely participated in family gatherings due to the uncomfortable atmosphere among relatives.
However, this time was different.
It was a crucial day in Dohyuk’s life.
Because Chairman Cha delivered the final ultimatum before hanging up the phone.
“Let’s settle the matter of your marriage that day. So, make sure you come.”
It was a welcome sound in Dohyuk’s ears.
Before hanging up the phone, Dohyuk vowed to inform his grandfather about Jaerin’s existence and overturn the planned marriage.
Thud!
Swoosh!
With a refreshing sound, the bowling pins fell.
That evening, Jaerin and the Product Planning Team 1 members occupied the inner two lanes at the ‘World Rock Bowling Alley’ near the company.
It was a hastily arranged year-end party since Monday was the only time everyone could gather.
Due to Dohyuk’s discomfort with alcohol, which he loudly expressed as “alcohol equals a drinking party,” they decided to have a healthy meal and play bowling instead.
In fact, Dohyuk’s words were aimed at Jaerin, who had used alcohol as an excuse to escape when the atmosphere between them was tense.
On the way there, they coincidentally ran into Product Planning Team 2, and thanks to Manager Park Sangwoon’s persuasion, two members from Product Planning Team 2, including Minwoo, joined the dinner.
It seemed like they were using the excuse of meeting another team as an opportunity to drink.
‘I feel sorry for making them even drink because of me, and Manager Park… I feel sorry.’
Upon reflection, all of this started from Dohyuk’s words.
“If you drink… it seems like it would be hard to endure.”
Knowing the truth behind Dohyuk’s words, Jaerin felt her cheeks warming.
Now that Dohyuk, who had promised not to endure anymore, faithfully followed Jaerin’s statement that kissing was okay, he constantly initiated kisses since they started dating.
However, during decisive moments, he displayed superhuman patience to keep his promise not to rush things.
Seeing him both reliable and seemingly struggling at the same time, Jaerin felt sorry for Dohyuk.
“However, I’m still not mentally prepared.”
Jaerin gazed at Dohyuk, who was standing in front of the back checkout counter with a pitiful look in her eyes.
Meanwhile, Dohyuk cautiously approached Minwoo.
“Team Leader, I was truly rude last time. I apologize.”
It was their first encounter since Dohyuk had misunderstood the relationship between Jaerin and Minwoo and behaved rudely.
Minwoo, seeing Dohyuk’s stiff expression, offered a gentle smile.
“It’s okay. I heard about it vaguely from Jaerin. Thinking about what happened, even I might have misunderstood. Haha.”
“No, I acted recklessly without properly confirming. I apologize.”
“I’ve already forgotten about it, so don’t worry. If you feel guilty, treat Jaerin even better.”
“Of course. You don’t need to worry about that!”
People’s hearts are cunning.
Previously, whenever Minwoo said ‘our Jaerin,’ it was so annoying, but now Dohyuk felt a fondness for it.
“Chairman Cha, we’re thinking of having a small home party at our new house on the evening of the 31st. If it’s convenient for you, would you and Jaerin join us? Seyeon is really curious.”
“Oh, yes. I caused a lot of trouble last time, so I’ll apologize properly and make sure to come.”
“Then, see you then.”
Minwoo and Dohyuk returned to their team members, smiling broadly.
Later, the two teams decided to play bowling and make a bet.
“To split into 5:5 teams, two members from Product Planning Team 2 need to go. Who will go?”
In response to Manager Park’s question, Kyumin, who had been silent all along, moved to Product Planning Team 2 and said.
“I’ll go with Seo Team Leader.”
“Huh? Uh, uh?”
Without giving Jaerin a chance to resist, Kyumin grabbed her sleeve and pulled her.
Caught off guard, Jaerin, wedged between the two teams, looked at Dohyuk with a bewildered expression.
One of Dohyuk’s eyebrows went up.
Suddenly, Kyumin put his hand on Jaerin’s shoulder and whispered in her ear.
“Jaerin, I’m sorry. I need to take revenge on Team Leader even if it’s in this petty way.”
“What? On purpose?”
“With this, it won’t hurt his pride much, but it’s better than nothing.”
“Han Kyumin, you really!”
Kyumin smirked at Jaerin’s puzzled look.
To outsiders, it looked like they were sharing some secret talk.
Soon, Dohyuk’s forehead formed deep lines.
Seeing this, Kyumin finally gave a satisfied smile and moved away from Jaerin.
Jaerin felt embarrassed but, at the same time, somewhat relieved.
After rejecting the confession, I was worried about Kyumin’s gloomy complexion, but it seems like he has returned to being the mischievous friend from the past.
At that moment, Dohyuk stood up from his seat and briskly rolled up his sleeves.
Then, with fiery determination in his eyes, he looked at Kyumin and said,
“Now, let’s get started.”
When yandere male lead believes she loves him — but she never did
“How dare you!”
“How dare you make me love you, only to cast me aside as nothing more than a friend?!?
“I will never accept that.”
“I will never let you return to him.”
“Even if I have to burn myself to ashes.”
“Even if I must shatter my purity, my dignity, my very soul.”
“I will never let you escape me!”
This was the first novel that introduced me to the matriarchal genre. I’ve read it three times already!
At first, the male lead despised the female lead. Later, he misunderstood that she liked him, so he condescendingly and reluctantly reciprocated her feelings.
Then, he suddenly discovered that she was kind to everyone in the same way, and there was already someone she cherished in her heart, and that person was not him.
The male lead couldn’t believe it, he became angry and crazy. He was determined to capture her body and heart by any means necessary.
Synopsis:
Want to see how a green tea bitch male lead falls in love with the female lead?
Want to see how he flirtatiously pursues the female lead?
Want to see how he gets slapped in the face repeatedly?
The male lead is a green tea bitch, a poisonous lotus, jealous, ruthless, unscrupulous, with a venomous heart, and he’s also a delusional maniac.
The female lead is righteous, positive energy-filled, kind, a holy mother.
Let’s see how two people with extreme personalities come together~
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