After drinking for about two hours, the three of them left the pub.
“How about going somewhere for a cup of coffee?”
At Siu’s suggestion, Hyunju glanced at Ina and then raised her hand.
“Um, I think I should go now because I’m planning to briefly stop by my boyfriend’s house.”
“Oh, really? Too bad. It would have been nice to have a cup of coffee together.”
However, Hyunju, reading 5% regret and 95% excitement in Siu’s eyes, looked at Siu with a wistful expression.
‘Poor Siu. It’s not the time for you to be happy about having coffee with Ina. Later, I wonder how shattered your excitement will be… I can’t bear to watch this. Ugh.’
Hyunju shook hands with Siu and Ina after giving Ina some encouragement.
“I’ll go first, so you two can have a cup of coffee and join me later.”
“Sure. Take care and see you next time.”
“Yeah. Goodbye.”
After encouraging Ina, Hyunju turned around and walked away.
Siu, who was watching Hyunju’s retreating figure in the distance, turned his head to look at Ina.
“Where should we go for coffee?”
“Huh? Well, anywhere is fine with me.”
“Then, how about walking around while looking for a place?”
“Yeah, sure.”
The two walked a bit and entered a quiet coffee shop where there weren’t many people.
They sat by the window, and when the vibrating bell rang, Siu brought the coffee.
As Ina held the warm coffee cup with both hands, her heart started to beat rapidly.
She had decided to tell Siu today, but now that they were alone, she felt overwhelmed about how to bring it up.
“Is there really nothing wrong?”
Siu cautiously brought up the topic first.
“Huh?”
“You seemed a bit off since earlier.”
After hesitating, Ina took a deep breath and, with difficulty, spoke.
“Siu, actually… I’m thinking about giving you an answer to what you said on Saturday.”
Siu’s pupils widened.
“I didn’t expect to hear an answer so soon.”
As if knowing what kind of answer to expect, a sad smile spread across Siu’s face.
“Sorry. I… have someone I like.”
After saying those words, Ina couldn’t bring herself to look at Siu.
After a moment of silence, Siu spoke.
“You mean the friend who came to pick you up earlier?”
“Um…”
“Is that it?”
“Yeah.”
After another brief silence, Siu said.
“Ina, it’s okay, so lift your head.”
However, Ina couldn’t muster the courage to meet Siu’s eyes due to her guilt.
“It’s okay, right? It’s not a sin. You can lift your head.”
Even in the midst of speaking so gently, Siu’s voice made Ina feel choked up.
When Ina cautiously raised her eyes to look at Siu, he was smiling.
Even though his eyes were filled with profound sadness, he was still smiling.
Ina couldn’t help but feel moved by that poignant smile.
What on earth have I done…
“That friend you met then seemed to have an unusual look in her eyes… Did you arrange to meet her?”
“Um…”
“I see.”
Siu touched the coffee cup with a bitter smile.
“They say love is all about timing… It seems like that saying is true.”
Unable to say anything, Ina gently bit her lip. Siu spoke with a faint smile.
“The two of us already like each other… I foolishly threw the gauntlet without realizing it.”
“…”
“But, if I had met you before that person… Could I have been the one you like now?”
Ina’s heart chilled at those words, sounding like a melancholic soliloquy.
Now, looking at Siu’s eyes filled with sadness, it seemed like tears would overflow any moment.
“…I hope she’s a good person. That person.”
Ina quietly raised her head at Siu’s words.
“I hope she makes you very happy. Keep that beautiful smile.”
Ina’s chest ached as she watched Siu, who was smiling with his trademark crescent moon smile.
Siu is such a warm and wonderful person, why does he like me…
Ina swallowed the bitter words she couldn’t bring herself to say.
The two finished their coffee in silence.
Why does the coffee taste so bitter today?
Siu’s coffee probably tastes even more bitter.
After some time passed, Siu smiled and said, “Shall we get up now? You must be tired; let’s go home and rest.”
“…Yeah. Sure.”
Ina quietly picked up her handbag.
After leaving the coffee shop, Siu checked the time by looking at his watch.
“I’d like to drive you home, but it wouldn’t be appropriate now, right?”
As Ina struggled with what to say, Siu extended his hand.
When Ina looked at the hand he suddenly offered, Siu smiled and said, “Come to think of it, I forgot to congratulate you earlier. Congratulations, Ina.”
“T-Thank you.”
Ina quietly extended her hand, holding Siu’s hand with warmth.
“Can we remain friends, then?”
“Huh? Yeah. Of course.”
“Okay. Let’s have dinner with Hyunju sometime, the three of us. Like today.”
“Yeah. Sure.”
“Then, be careful going home. I’ll head in that direction.”
“Yeah. You too… take care going home.”
Siu grinned and gestured for Ina to go ahead.
Ina nodded and turned around.
The bitterness of Siu’s feelings left behind was immeasurable.
As Ina walked to the subway station, her steps felt heavy, like a wet lump of cotton.
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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