“Why so decisive?”
Rajin’s eyes widened in surprise at Prosecutor Kang Jiho’s serious tone. Most men liked being called ‘brother’ regardless of their age. Had she misunderstood?
“Won’t you call Oh Jong-hyuk ‘brother’?”
“Me? Oh, yes.”
“Then let’s choose something else.”
Does he dislike the same thing? Rajin was about to comment on the unexpectedness but instead chuckled lightly.
Her tense mood loosened with this trivial conversation. Before getting into the serious matter, such calm talks seemed to be healthier for the mind.
‘So, what then?’
A spark lit up in Rajin’s eyes, curious to see how he would react if taken aback. She glanced at him slyly.
“How about ‘Mr. Puppy’?”
As expected!
His eyebrow twitched in reaction, causing Rajin to press her lips together to suppress her laughter.
“It’s easy to say and sounds nice.”
“…….”
“Don’t you like it, Mr. Puppy?”
Seeing the earthquake in his eyes, Rajin couldn’t hold back her laughter any longer.
“Just kidding, just kidding. I wasn’t sure what to call you.”
Rajin corrected herself, finding his response satisfying.
“Except for my grandfather calling me ‘our puppy’, this is a first.”
Hearing his almost thirty-year-old memory, Rajin burst into laughter. The idea of calling this grand, cool man ‘puppy’ was too funny to keep a straight face.
“Is it that funny?”
“Do you know how your face looks right now, Jiho? It’s written ‘I’m flustered’ all over it.”
As she wiped the tears at the corner of her eyes, Rajin mumbled.
“If you like it, go ahead and call me that. It’s not hard.”
“What?”
“Better a puppy than a dog. Just go with whatever feels comfortable.”
Rajin burst out laughing at his unbelievable comparison, shaking her shoulders as if sobbing.
“Okay, Mr. Puppy.”
He seemingly laughed in surprise, not expecting her to actually use the name.
Amidst the sweet breeze of spring’s end, only their laughter stirred the outdoor garden.
“Let’s settle it with each calling the other whatever they prefer.”
“Sure, sounds good.”
His face briefly hardened in her relaxed field of view before he turned his head and cleared his throat, returning to an expressionless face.
“We were talking about the tailing issue earlier.”
Declaring the end of their light-hearted chat, he refocused on the main topic.
Rajin also brushed off her amusement and detailed the conversation she overheard from her manager, not missing a thing.
“So, your manager’s hometown friend is coming tomorrow?”
“Yes. I once signed an autograph for him when he visited the company.”
“?”
“He looked like a gangster from a movie.”
His eyes glittered coldly for a moment.
Rajin tried to recall the peculiar features of the man.
“The manager said his friend was from a courier center.”
“A courier center, huh?”
“Yes. He once casually mentioned he was good at fighting, called to different places like a mercenary.”
“Anything else particularly memorable about him?”
Particularly?
Rajin replayed the day like a flashback scene.
Her manager’s braggadocio in front of his friend, the man’s scar-laden hand while asking for an autograph and photo, and his unique ears.
“Oh! His ears were rugged, like dumplings. And…”
“And?”
“He had a scar on his chin, like this.”
As Rajin traced her finger, he silently watched, then smiled thinly.
“That’s very helpful.”
“I hope so.”
The peculiar name of the memorable man floated at the edge of her memory but remained elusive.
“I usually write names when giving autographs, but his name was unique. I’ll let you know if I remember it.”
He nodded lightly.
“Let’s do this going forward.”
Prosecutor Kang Jiho shared a few precautionary measures.
Not to act alone while gathering information, keeping distance from suspicious individuals around her. He also didn’t forget to suggest that she should always be accompanied by Haeun, if possible.
His emphasis on safety was evident as he constantly reminded Rajin to be careful.
“Contact me only in the morning and evening, and only through the new phone.”
“I will.”
“It’s best to refrain from any other communication unless it’s scheduled.”
To prevent Rajin’s identity from being exposed, he was meticulous in his control. Listening to his instructions, Rajin felt like she was revisiting her role as a secret agent in a drama.
Drama and reality are different, indeed. His realistic situation briefing made her heart race.
As she alternated between confidence and nervousness,
“Rajin, there’s something on your eyebrow.”
He pointed below her eye.
“Here?”
As Rajin swept her face with her palm, his hesitating finger approached.
“Just a moment.”
His finger lightly brushed past, causing her eyelashes to flutter.
“A close junior once told me, in their hometown, people make a wish upon a fallen eyelash.”
“Really?”
She had never heard of such a thing before.
But in a situation where even a straw of luck is needed, what harm could a silly superstition do? Eager to try anything favorable, Rajin intently watched the tip of his finger.
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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