“Get up, Yoon Gaeul.”
Ki-tae called out to her again, but she showed no intention of lifting her head.
He wondered if he was bothering her needlessly as she was busy crying, so he turned to leave.
“Haah…”
But then, he turned back again. What was she doing sitting in the flowerbed? It was bothering him.
With a sigh, Ki-tae had no choice but to grab Autumn’s arm and pull her up with his strength. Her limp figure naturally irritated him.
She really didn’t fit in with his family.
The cold Taesan Group, the silent mansion.
Just like he vaguely thought at their first meeting, she was too small and fragile, constantly anxious, with those tearful eyes.
It was the realization of why he couldn’t just walk away today.
He was doing this for his own peace of mind.
He intended to leave right after getting her up.
Ki-tae made up a reason to speak to her.
“Lift your head.”
“Hic.”
Finally, as she calmed down and lifted her head, her face was, as expected, smeared with tears.
But…
“Why.”
Ki-tae narrowed his eyes at her expression.
The girl he thought would only cry helplessly was glaring at him with tears still in her eyes.
Misunderstanding, Ki-tae scrutinized her face again, and she continued to glare at him.
“You could have at least come to see my exhibition before refusing.”
What is she talking about…
Ah, the graduation exhibition.
Surprised by her abrupt and bold manner, Ki-tae hesitated for a moment but then nodded for her to continue.
Triggered by his signal, Autumn, who had never shown such boldness towards him, started to speak her mind.
“It wasn’t my wish to join the gallery; Chairman Han instructed me to. Chairman Han gets more upset because you keep opposing without even looking. All I can do is work hard to repay the kindness by painting. If you had refused based on my skills, I would have tried to repay the kindness in some other way the Chairman wanted. But both of you are just fighting over me…”
“And so?”
“What?”
“Do you have more to say?”
She shouldn’t be laughing, but Ki-tae almost burst into laughter.
Her eyes spread like petals, and the glare wasn’t threatening at all.
Was she hiding her claws all this time, trying to please the adults? There was more to her than the docile, doll-like figure she had been.
This was better to see, anyway.
Maybe that’s why he listened to her trivial stories, which he normally wouldn’t care for.
After hesitating and stuttering for a moment, Autumn wiped her tears and spoke again. She seemed to be relieved as he listened, reverting to her usual demeanor.
“Whether to accept me or not is entirely up to you, Ki-tae. I know Chairman Han is forcing you, but…”
“…”
“I don’t take it for granted.”
“Alright.”
Ki-tae nodded as if acknowledging her point and then put something in Autumn’s hand before turning away.
Why did he ask if he was just going to leave like that?
Autumn was perplexed, not even noticing what was placed in her hand.
No apologies, no concerns, not even hurtful words asking what she wanted from him.
Just “alright”.
That was all.
Autumn stared blankly at his retreating figure.
She had thought he would leave the mansion right away, but he unexpectedly called out to her late.
“Come to my office tomorrow.”
Leaving just those words behind, he walked away. A few steps later, he got into his sedan and drove off.
Was it her imagination? As Autumn stood dumbfounded, the black sedan smoothly left the mansion. She wondered if she had been hallucinating.
Left alone, Autumn finally came to her senses and checked what was in her hand.
A handkerchief…?
The distinct red stains were clearly visible even in the dark.
A handkerchief with red stains was in her hand.
“According to what I inquired directly from Ms. Yoon Gaeul’s mother, she had a debt of about 400 million won.”
“What did they do to accrue such a debt in an ordinary household?”
As Ki-tae incredulously pressed on that point, his secretary, standing in front of him giving the report, answered awkwardly.
“Ms. Yoon was sensitive about that matter, she kept crying when asked… I couldn’t find out more. I’m sorry.”
“That’s fine, so what’s next?”
“Yes. Ms. Yoon’s mother tried to repay some of the debt, but as you can see, it wasn’t an amount the two could easily pay off. Most of the debt was paid off by Chairman Han. He didn’t explicitly ask for repayment. They thought they didn’t have to pay it back but still intended to repay it gradually.”
“How much has been sponsored so far?”
“Since Ms. Yoon was 14 until her graduation from college, approximately 200 million won was invested in her.”
So that’s what it was.
The puzzle seemed to be coming together.
Ki-tae gestured his secretary to leave.
“Got it. You may go.”
“Yes, sir.”
Right after arriving at the department store, he had instructed his personal secretary to look into her financial situation. Hearing the report, he felt pity.
Ki-tae twisted his pen, recalling the report.
His grandfather was really harsh.
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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