Prosecutor Kang Jiho, it was him.
Even though Rajin had been thinking about him all the way there, the moment their eyes met, everything went dark before her eyes.
“I’ve caused you trouble.”
His deep voice said.
“No, not at all.”
Why was she stammering, not just showing her nervousness with her whole body? Rajin felt as if she had jumped into a fire, her whole body burning up.
“Here.”
“Ah, yes. Thank you.”
Rajin quickly took the palm-sized bag he handed her.
“Excuse me.”
He muttered in an even lower voice and then brushed past her shoulder, walking towards the Minister.
“I’m sorry I’m late, Minister.”
He greeted a series of middle-aged men in turn, just like Rajin had done.
‘Should I strike up a casual conversation?’
Rajin followed him with her eyes while thinking of something to say to him.
Perhaps start with a casual question about whether the road was blocked, then use the handkerchief as an excuse to suggest meeting up… It wouldn’t be an overly burdensome proposal, would it?
Just as she thought it was a reasonable idea, their eyes met again as he turned around after greeting.
Rajin involuntarily inhaled sharply and quickly lowered her head, trying to escape. She focused her gaze on the pamphlet in her hand, and the tip of his shoe passed by the edge of the white paper.
The faint citrus scent in the softly stirring air around her, and at the same time, his breath touched the back of her hand. Far from being unpleasant, it was moderately warm and cool, like a gentle spring breeze.
“The next event will be a congratulatory speech by Minister Lee Jung-gi.”
Clapping sounds awakening her from her thoughts, Rajin also clapped and leaned back. Hiding behind his broad shoulders, she subtly observed him.
The man, looking straight ahead with a rigid posture, had an unapproachable aura.
From his impeccably tidy hair to his clean-shaven sharp jawline, and even his meticulously sculpted ears. How could a person be so solid?
‘I should warn him about what I overheard in the hospital. Sigh.’
She sighed involuntarily, unable to take her eyes off him. Even if she wanted to talk to him, they needed to meet somewhere out of sight of her CCTV-like manager, Oh Jong-hyuk. But where?
A secluded Han River park, Namsan parking lot, the hospital’s outdoor garden, or some other third place?
As she pondered various options, weighing the pros and cons, the staff member who had been guiding her approached again, bending over.
“Actress, about the flower presentation I mentioned earlier.”
Rajin leaned forward to hear better when her open-back slingback shoes wobbled. Just as she grasped the armrest of the chair to prevent falling.
“!”
She felt the solid forearm of the man in her palm.
“Sorry, sorry!”
Again, again! Why was she trembling over something that could have been settled with a simple apology? Rajin, annoyed by her own clumsy behavior, managed a soft smile despite her irritation.
Responding with a slight nod, he kept his gaze on her until she left her seat.
‘Seriously…’ she thought, swallowing the words ‘This is driving me crazy’ and proceeded to the creaking podium.
The award ceremony was simpler than expected. There weren’t many recipients of the commendation, and all she had to do was hand over a bouquet with a bright smile.
Had it not been for the celebrity ambassador’s presence, it would have been just another uneventful family event.
After taking photos with the awardees, the atmosphere began to wind down.
“Actress, you’ve gone to great lengths to be here. Let’s go upstairs for some refreshments.”
Though refreshments weren’t a big deal, Rajin hesitated to answer immediately as she was trying to find the right timing to talk to Prosecutor Kang Jiho separately.
Noticing Rajin’s hesitation, the Minister suddenly raised his hand.
“Prosecutor Kang!”
Waving him over, the Minister seemed to suddenly call Prosecutor Kang Jiho. It was as if he had sensed something, inviting Kang Jiho over so abruptly.
Rajin alternated her gaze between the smiling Minister and the approaching Kang Jiho, wondering if they mistakenly thought she asked to speak with Kang Jiho.
“Prosecutor Kang, do you have a moment?”
His glance quickly swept over his wrist.
“There’s something I want to ask you. If you’re not too busy, why don’t you have a cup of tea with our actress?”
“Yes, Minister.”
Relieved by the man’s neat response, Rajin finally exhaled a sigh of relief.
In a meeting room facing the Minister’s office.
The spacious room featured a rectangular table and two four-seater sofas facing each other.
“Actress, please take a seat here.”
Rajin sat next to Kang Jiho, with a blue velvet-covered certificate and a large bouquet between them.
“Prosecutor Kang, have you greeted Park Rajin?”
“We just exchanged a brief glance.”
The Minister chuckled at his response.
“Actress, this is the chief of the Criminal Division 1 at the Central District Prosecutors’ Office. Ah! Now he’s moved to the Special Investigation Team, right?”
“Yes.”
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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