From that day on, Seongjun and Yura became a couple.
However, until Dohyuk’s successorship was finalized in the spring, they decided to keep it a secret.
Especially during this critical period, someone might point fingers if Dohyuk’s right-hand man, Seongjun, got involved in a relationship and neglected his work.
Above all, if Jaein found out that Sungjihun, who used to live in the rooftop room, was Seongjun?
That would lead to unnecessary misunderstandings.
Especially considering the trouble caused by Sungjihun.
Yura didn’t want to appear as if she were engaging in a transfer relationship with a Manager Kim, who looked just like Sungjihun.
No, Yura actually welcomed the secret relationship.
“It’s perfect! Honestly, I wanted to try a secret relationship at least once. It seems thrilling, doesn’t it?”
Today’s meeting was so thrilling that it almost fell apart.
Fortunately, it ended well.
Seongjun glanced at Yura with eyes dripping with honey.
Yura twinkled her eyes, observing Dohyuk and Jaein.
“But, Team Leader Cha, what do you like about Jaein?”
Without hesitation, Dohyuk answered Yura’s question.
“Everything.”
“If you had to pick one thing?”
“She’s pretty. Exactly my type.”
Giggles.
Jaein blushed, stirring the tteokbokki with her chopsticks.
Whether just looking at her is enjoyable, talking to her is pleasant, or touching her is thrilling.
Although she often received even more explicit compliments from Dohyuk, today was the first time he said she was pretty.
Yura, seemingly satisfied with Dohyuk’s response, applauded.
“Seo Jaein, you’ve succeeded! Congratulations on escaping singledom once again. Well done!”
“Hey, stop it! It’s embarrassing.”
Worried that someone might overhear, Jaein glanced around with surprised eyes.
Regardless, Yura pointed her thumb at Dohyuk and said, “Good job, Seo Jaein!”
“Team Leader Cha, Jaein, she’s not usually one to build walls, but you’ve really accomplished something significant. Thank you.”
“Don’t mention it.”
As Dohyuk’s smile soared to the sky, Yura’s gaze turned mysteriously intense.
“But, Team Leader, what was the decisive hit that broke down her walls? I’m curious, so can you tell me in detail…”
“What’s she saying!”
Jaein hastily covered Yura’s mouth with her reddened face.
“Hush! Hush!”
Yura struggled to remove Jaein’s hand, murmuring the words she hadn’t finished.
Sungjun looked at Yura with affectionate eyes.
And observing Sungjun, Dohyuk raised an eyebrow.
Before getting into the car after leaving the tteokbokki restaurant, they stood together for a moment, having a conversation.
In that brief moment, Sungjun and Dohyuk quickly got engrossed in work-related discussions.
Really an outstanding workaholic.
Jaein stuck out her tongue, and Yura, pulling her clothes, asked, “Jaein, so are you going with Team Leader Cha to Grandma’s 80th-anniversary celebration the day after tomorrow?”
Remembering the conversation she had with her mother, feeling uneasy, Yura brought it up to Jaein.
At that time, when Yura suggested that Dohyuk come along, Jaein jumped up, surprised by the idea.
“No. Team Leader said he needs to visit his family, so I couldn’t even bring it up. Besides, we’ve only been dating for a few days, how can I make such a request? You know the atmosphere at my place.”
“I know. I’m worried because I know you too well.”
“If you’re busy, just say you can’t come. It’s the truth.”
“Still, it’s Grandma’s event.”
“Ugh! Why bother with me? What about Grandma?”
“Stop it! You’re embarrassing me.”
Glancing around with a surprised look, Jaein wondered if anyone had overheard.
Regardless, Yura pointed her thumb at Dohyuk and said, “Well done, Seo Jaein!”
“Yura didn’t have any visible scars from disappointment, but Jaein, out of curiosity, asked with a nosy concern.
“Me? I’m extremely happy these days.”
“Oh, really? That’s good. Did Sung Jihun cleanly resolve things?”
“Who is Sung Jihun?”
Yura laughed naturally, seeming a bit absent-minded.
Seeing her friend return to her old spirited self, Jaein felt relieved.
Suddenly, Yura poked Jaein’s side and asked, “By the way, how far have you gone?”
“Huh? What do you mean?”
“With Team Leader Cha, how far have you progressed in your relationship?”
It was a question that sounded like she was asking about the progress of a lesson.
Jaein’s face turned red in an instant.
“I-I don’t know!”
“Hmm. Seems like you’re still at it.”
With a sly expression, Yura looked at Dohyuk.
“Jaein, if you keep going like this, Team Leader Cha might start emitting energy. You might even hear the sound of a gong as if it’s a hallucination.”
“What are you saying? It’s only been ten days since we started dating!”
As Jaein snapped, Yura glanced at Dohyuk with an embarrassed look.
“Living in the same house, it’s been a whole ten days. We’ve been living together for a month already. It might be natural for you, but is there any problem with Team Leader Cha?”
“Choi Yura, you’re unbelievable!”
At that moment, Dohyuk put his hand on Jaein’s shoulder and leaned in.
“What’s going on?”
Eek!
Jaein was startled.
Avoiding Jaein’s eyes filled with resentment, Yura smoothly circled around her.
“Oh, Team Leader Cha seems more tired than before. I’m just worried if there might be any health or personal problems.”
“I’ve been having trouble sleeping these days, so I’m a bit tired. Thank you for your concern.”
Yura nodded as if she understood everything.
“At night, I, um, can’t sleep well.”
“What?”
Dohyuk raised his eyebrows.
Danger! Danger!
An urgent evacuation alarm rang in Jaein’s mind.
Separate Choi Yura and Cha Dohyuk quickly!
Jaein desperately held onto Dohyuk’s arm and said, “Team Leader, let’s go home quickly.”
“Uh, sure.”
“Yura, you should go home too.”
Stop talking nonsense.
Jaein pushed Yura’s back with laser-like eyes.
But Yura still seemed to have a lot to say, judging by her expression.
“I’m still okay with the time. Let’s have another drink instead of talking like this.”
“Miss Yura, you should have tea with me.”
Sungjun blocked Yura, summarizing the situation.
With just one sentence, Yura became quiet like extinguished candles.
Sungjun smiled and said, “Both of you go in first.”
“Thank you, Director Kim!”
“No, I’ll escort Miss Yura to her home, so don’t worry.”
“No need to worry. I apologize for causing any trouble.”
Survived.
Once again, Jaein admired Sungjun’s tactful sense, which was timely and appropriate.
“Director Kim, I’ll properly treat you to a meal next time. You helped me when I was sick, took care of Yura when she was drunk, and in many ways, I owe you a lot.”
“It’s okay. I just did what needed to be done.”
Actually, I was worried because I couldn’t contact Yura after we broke up last time. But Team Leader Cha said, ‘Director Kim is the safest man on Earth to entrust a friend who’s drunk.’ So I slept soundly without any worries.”
“Haha, is that so?”
Perhaps… Is he trying to test me?
Thinking about the passionate kiss he shared with Yura that day, Sungjun felt a bit embarrassed inside.
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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