The garden carefully tended by Sunwoo-yeon was exquisite, like a scenic cafe. Flowers that had endured the heat of midsummer bloomed profusely, and in the center of the garden, a pond with only a forearm-sized catfish lazily swam.
Under a large beautiful acacia tree, white tables were set. It was Sunwoo-yeon’s favorite place. Seungwon poured beer, recalling her sitting quietly with a shawl over her shoulders, reading a book.
Hiss
With a cheerful sound, the canned beer opened. Seungwon tried to cool his overheated head by letting the cold beer flow down his throat.
‘Let’s not think about it. Nothing at all.’
Even though he made constant efforts to clear his mind, memories of the past slowly emerged. The spring of seventeen when he first met Hye-joo, memories of becoming friends and wandering around here and there.
From cups and phone cases to glasses holders, she always knew exactly what was needed and carried them diligently. Even her warm heart that, after drinking, inevitably bought hangover soup the next day.
Every moment was her.
Now, he felt his heart ache at the traces she left in the past.
“What are you doing, trembling with fear here?”
Carrying a white mug, Sunwoo-yeon approached. Seungwon quickly put down the beer and pulled out a chair for her.
“I couldn’t sleep, so I was going to have a can of beer and go to bed. Why are you out, Mom?”
“Your father seems to have had a lot of medicinal liquor today. He collapsed, so I gave him a good smack on the back of the neck and came out.”
“Isn’t tomorrow a day with lectures, Dad?”
“He’ll probably give lectures with the smell of alcohol. He’ll know.”
Even though she said that, tomorrow morning, hot dried pollack soup would be served on the dining table. Seungwon, who knew this fact, felt envious of the affectionate couple, even though he was getting older.
“Do you want to sit for a bit?”
“Sure.”
Sunwoo-yeon sat in the seat Seungwon offered.
The backs of the two ordinary people looked affectionate, like lovers. Although no words were exchanged, the atmosphere they created alone was warm.
Watching the leaves rustle in the wind, Seungwon, who was staring up, opened his mouth.
“Mom, what if Hyung and I liked the same woman?”
Snort Sunwoo-yeon’s eyebrows went up.
“Who is it? That ridiculously unlucky woman.”
“Why! What does it matter to us!”
“One guy who can’t even use wooden chopsticks, and another guy who doesn’t make a single call on his dad’s birthday. Ah, just thinking about it makes me feel sorry for her, really.”
Saying that, Sunwoo-yeon observed her son’s reaction. It was not an inquisitive gaze but just waiting for the other to open up.
The fact that Seungwon deliberately brought up the topic meant that he wanted to confide in someone, anyone. If her son needed it, she was always ready to listen.
‘It’s okay. You can tell me.’
While looking away, Seungwon, seeing Sunwoo-yeon waiting patiently, pursed his lips several times. His heart was so stifled and crazy that it was difficult to bring up something embarrassing.
However, the silence created by Sunwoo-yeon eventually compelled Seungwon to speak.
“It’s warm.”
“Is that so?”
“And beautiful.”
Sunwoo-yeon silently nodded. The weight of her chest became heavy in response to her son’s heartfelt confession.
“It’s natural to be attracted to a warm person. Seeing him flustered, Joo-won seems to have won, right?”
“Mom, do you have more children than just us? We only have two children, and if those two like the same woman, why are you so nonchalant?”
“It’s your problem, not mine.”
Wow, our mom is really amazing.
Even if the two sons like each other, she knows that she won’t bat an eyelid, but really, that composure is unmatched.
“And I’ve experienced that situation too.”
“…Really?”
“Did you know that your dad came to the bookstore and fell head over heels for me?”
“Yeah. It’s such a famous love story.”
“At the blind date meeting, I happened to see your youngest uncle. As it turns out, he was a student I taught before. My first love or something.”
Seungwon shivered at the goosebumps that spread all over his body.
The fact that there was such an event between the youngest uncle, who had emigrated overseas, and Dad was chilling to imagine.
“What’s the age difference between the youngest uncle and Mom, that it’s considered a first love? Was it serious?”
“It was quite serious. He even went overseas, saying he couldn’t stand seeing us live happily married.”
“Wow, the youngest uncle emigrated because of Mom?”
“In the end, it turned out well. He met a close friend there and is living well.”
Sunwoo-yeon faintly smiled as if reminiscing about the past.
The truth about the ‘youngest uncle’s immigration incident,’ which Seungwon heard for the first time, was quite shocking, but since the parties involved spoke so casually, Seungwon accepted it quite nonchalantly.
Come to think of it, it was somewhat amusing. Being attracted to the same woman seemed to be a family tradition.
“Why did Mom choose Dad?”
Sunwoo-yeon responded without hesitation.
“Because he’s consistent.”
“…Really?”
“He laid everything bare, making it easy for people not to be confused.”
Seungwon’s complexion darkened.
How much did I confuse Hyeju all this time?
The favors bestowed as a friend, the actions that crossed the line, and the behaviors chosen carefully after dating Dahui, which confused Hyeju. Sometimes, Hyeju must have been confused, and expectations must have grown. So, he even thought about confessing.
No, it’s better this way. Rather than confusing her with occasional deeds that I never did before, especially after dating Dahui, I’ve come to realize that I’m indeed a bad guy in Hyeju’s eyes.
Sorry. I’m sorry for being just that kind of man.
I felt sorry even for this feeling that wanted a chance to make amends.
“And he was good-looking.”
Sunwoo-yeon, who noticed Seungwon’s darkening mood, playfully added. Seungwon quickly erased the dejected atmosphere and responded.
“I don’t fall short in the looks department, either.”
“I admit that even though you’re my child. If the other party wasn’t Kang Joo-won, you might have had a chance.”
“Oh, Mom! I’m just going in.”
Seungwon stood up with the empty beer can. As he passed through the garden, Sunwoo-yeon’s calm voice reached Seungwon’s ears.
“Let it flow. If it’s destiny, you’ll meet even if you go in the opposite direction. If it’s not, no matter how hard you try, it won’t work out.”
Seungwon didn’t reply.
Sunwoo-yeon looked at her son’s particularly heavy shoulders with concern. Although she pretended to be calm, her heart felt heavy throughout Seungwon’s words.
Regardless of how similar they were, the two sons, who had inherited the same way of looking at women, were pitiful.
If it’s a difficult path, I hope they didn’t have to walk it.
But if they had to go, I hope they don’t forget the way back.
“By the way, who on earth is the woman who bewitched my silly youngest and foolish eldest?”
Sunwoo-yeon, holding a teacup elegantly, stood up and muttered.
Suddenly, she became curious about the woman who captivated her two sons.
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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