Seeing Ga-eul struggling to speak, Ki-tae’s complexion also sank.
“But I don’t want to break up with the CEO. I want to stay by your side.”
“Why didn’t you say anything?”
Ki-tae asked affectionately. In response, Ga-eul, with a more distorted expression, answered.
“I thought I wasn’t someone who fits into the CEO’s family… So, the words just didn’t come out well.”
“Who said that? Yoon Ga-eul doesn’t fit with me.”
“…I just, I just thought that myself. It’s a fact that my family doesn’t fit with the CEO’s family.”
He wanted to hear her sincerity, but seeing her scolding herself, it made his heart ache. Ki-tae gently reached out to Ga-eul.
Although the three-day separation created a sense of distance between them, Ki-tae didn’t care and embraced Ga-eul. Then, gently but slowly, he patted her on the back.
I’m sorry. I should have noticed it first, but I ended up making a regretful sound.
Amidst this, Ga-eul earnestly made a request.
“So, can’t we keep our relationship a secret? I still want to be with the CEO a bit more. A little later… not now, a bit later…”
Unable to see Ga-eul like this anymore, Ki-tae cut off her words and said.
“I’m sorry, but I have no intention of letting you go.”
Then, he took out the ring from his pocket and put it on one of Ga-eul’s fingers while she was still in his embrace.
Looking at the surprised Ga-eul with wide-open eyes, Ki-tae also expressed his sincere feelings without hesitation.
“Wear the ring, even if it’s you.”
Ki-tae recalled the moment when Ga-eul shed tears due to her grandfather’s outrage.
It wouldn’t be bad to spend some time waiting. Just to ensure Ga-eul doesn’t get hurt.
It was just a matter of waiting for a short time. However, that short time was more than enough.
Ki-tae grabbed Ga-eul’s hand with the ring on it and kissed her. Then, emphasizing a single word, he whispered.
“How about announcing our relationship when we get married?”
Marriage.
He mentioned marriage and emphasized it, especially to make her realize that his feelings were no different from Ga-eul’s.
In fact, he couldn’t imagine anyone other than Ga-eul now. Of course, their end must inevitably lead to marriage.
Ga-eul, who had briefly widened her eyes, kept murmuring the word ‘marriage.’ Soon, she became teary-eyed and buried herself in his embrace. Ki-tae warmly held such Ga-eul in his arms. With her face buried, nodding vigorously, Ga-eul replied.
“Yes. When we get married, I’ll tell you. I’ll tell you myself.”
“Okay.”
On the faces of the two people who confirmed each other’s feelings, there was a faint but happy smile. Ki-tae, who had kissed Ga-eul on the forehead and left her side as the sun rose, spoke affectionately with a raised corner of his mouth.
“Whatever Yoon Ga-eul wants.”
Ki-tae stayed up all night.
Using the excuse that it was too late, he put Ga-eul to sleep in his bed.
Until Ga-eul fell asleep, he provided a pillow for her, comforted her back, and hugged her continuously. He kept her by his side, who he hadn’t seen in three days.
Staying up all night, watching the sleeping Ga-eul, stroking her hair, and kissing her, Ki-tae got up from his seat as the sun rose.
After carefully covering Ga-eul with a blanket, Ki-tae, leaving a small note for her in case she woke up without him, walked to the gallery.
As Ki-tae pushed open the glass door, Park Manager greeted him warmly.
“CEO. Have you arrived?”
“Yes, Manager Park.”
Still busy, but with things winding down, Park Manager’s face was adorned with a smile.
Wondering why Ki-tae had visited at an unusual lunchtime, Park Manager asked with curiosity.
“You came early today?”
“Yes. I thought I might make some adjustments before the exhibition.”
“Adjustments? What kind of…”
Ki-tae walked to the main booth inside the TS Gallery.
The main booth was placed in the best location. It was known for displaying paintings selected by the vision of the TS Gallery, and anyone would have paid attention to it. Most of the paintings there were sold at the highest prices.
Already, the booth was filled with paintings selected by Park Manager.
Staring intently at the central spot of the main booth—the place with the highest estimated value—Ki-tae suddenly said.
“Let’s hang Yoon Ga-eul’s painting in the center of the main booth.”
“What?”
It was the moment when there was only one day left until the exhibition.
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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