David's Husband - Chapter 19

Without losing one’s mind, one shouldn’t interpret this situation that way.

Min Je let out a short sigh and forcibly detached his hand that wouldn’t let go from her.

“I… Don’t worry about it.”

Because I’m not worth worrying about. That’s what he wanted to say originally, but Min Je barely managed to mumble the latter part.

As he frowned and ran his hand through his hair once, droplets of water ran down his nape, following the grooves made by his muscles.

Ha Yeon, who was naturally following the water droplets with her gaze, froze with a sharp intake of breath. What’s the point of knowing where the water droplets end up flowing to!

After barely coming to her senses, she fidgeted, unsure of what to do.

If she took off the clothes he had put on her, the problem was her own body with clearly visible underwear marks, and if she kept wearing his clothes, the problem was his exposed bare body.

In any case, one way or another, everything was undoubtedly a problem.

“Still, how could I, not worry about it.”

As Ha Yeon spoke haltingly, she saw Min Je stretching his hand out to the outside of the tree, gauging the amount of rain.

Every time he moved, his muscles writhed, flaunting their presence. A person’s body can be this beautiful. Ha Yeon realized once again that it wasn’t for nothing that he was called the David statue.

It was a completely different feeling from when drawing a plaster statue. Ha Yeon’s eyes trembled all over as she looked at the man who made her want to draw someone’s body for the first time.

Min Je knew it wasn’t good to wait for the rain to stop like this. Because as time passed, his reason was collapsing at a rapid pace.

He was pretending not to notice her gaze scanning his body with her eyes, but the heat was rising like a mirage, becoming an increasingly fierce flame.

Not knowing what he looked like right now, where was her mind wandering? Why didn’t this woman understand that looking like that was perfect for misunderstanding?

It was stifling. It felt like thirst was rising. Despite the pouring rain, his insides felt like a parched, cracked desert.

He let out a hollow breath, dumbfounded by her who made him feel this way.

“It seems to be raining less than earlier, we should go back.”

Yes, we should go back. Rather than swaying back and forth like a buoy and eventually causing an accident, going back is the best solution. As Min Je let out a self-deprecating hollow breath, Ha Yeon nodded.

“Yes, that seems like a good idea.”

The two returned to the annex, almost running through the rain. It was fortunate that they didn’t encounter anyone due to the early hour.

Ha Yeon sighed deeply, realizing that dealing with Min Je was becoming increasingly difficult.

Min Je was truly impressed by his own patience for not running while gripping her wrist.

Thus, leaving different lingering feelings for each of them, the rainy day walk seemed to end as just an incident.

As the experience program at the art museum was about to end, Ha Yeon went to pick up Ji Hoo.

It must have been an experience program for children, as children around Ji Hoo’s age poured out of the room. The corridor was bustling with children and parents intermingled.

Ha Yeon was able to spot Ji Hoo without difficulty there.

“Ji Hoo!”

Ha Yeon waved happily as if meeting someone after a long time.

“Noona!”

Ji Hoo also smiled brightly and ran over when he saw Ha Yeon. The staff member standing next to the child gave a slight bow to Ha Yeon before stepping back as if their job was done.

“Was it fun?”

Ha Yeon asked, looking at the armful of items in Ji Hoo’s hands. It was full of various artworks, as if he had done many different art activities.

“Yes, look at this. I even drew pictures with colored sand.”

“Wow, it’s so pretty? Were there even colors like this?”

“If you mix the sand, you can make various colors.”

As they were walking down the corridor, chattering happily like that, an unusually loud sound of high heels came from the opposite direction, click-clack.

Ji Hoo’s expression suddenly hardened as he casually looked in the direction of the sound. He looked so stiff that it was hard to believe he was the same child who had been laughing happily just a moment ago.

“Ji Hoo? What’s wrong?”

While Ha Yeon was checking on the child in surprise, a woman stood in front of them.

The woman, carrying expensive clothes and a bag that were noticeable at a glance, had a short bob cut and exuded a sophisticated, urban image.

“Hello? It’s been a while.”

The woman spoke to Ji Hoo as if Ha Yeon was completely invisible.

“……”

But Ji Hoo didn’t answer. Instead, he just gripped Ha Yeon’s clothes tightly as if he had met a very scary person.

This woman is someone Ji Hoo dislikes. Ha Yeon’s intuition kicked in. Although he was less expressive than his peers, Ji Hoo was a polite child. There was no way he would act like this when someone greeted him.

“Hello, I don’t know who you are, but it seems Ji Hoo isn’t feeling well today.”

Only then did the woman’s gaze turn sharply towards Ha Yeon. And immediately her brow furrowed. As if to say, who asked you to speak?

“What kind of child are you, that you can’t even greet someone when you’re not feeling well?”

At the reproachful tone, Ji Hoo’s shoulders hunched even more.

Seeing this, Ha Yeon exhaled through her nose. Wow, I don’t know who you are, but how can there be such a rude person? There was no trace of a generous adult’s demeanor, and she showed no signs of backing down, as if her goal was to torment the child.

“Did a ghost who died without receiving a greeting possess her……”

Ha Yeon muttered without realizing it. Somehow understanding that small sound, the woman’s eyes sharpened.

“What did you just say?”

Oh, finally talking to me? If you ask like that, it’s only right to answer. Ha Yeon smiled brightly, glad that the woman’s gaze was directed at her instead of Ji Hoo.

“No, you know. Seeing you scold a child, not an adult, for not greeting properly because he’s not feeling well, I thought it must be one of two things. Either your personality is weird, or you really dislike children.”

“Are you done talking?”

The woman’s eyes flared up fiercely, seemingly flustered by Ha Yeon’s uninhibited speech.

Hmm, not one of the two, but both? Ha Yeon didn’t avoid the woman’s sharp gaze and put strength in her eyes.

Ha, huh? The woman kept letting out hollow breaths as if dumbfounded. It was as if she was thinking, you’re the first person to treat me like this.

If you were raised preciously, you should know others are precious too. Ha Yeon clicked her tongue and chuckled.

“What does it matter to you what I do? That child is…!”

“Go Eun Mi.”

When a low, cool voice was heard from behind, the woman suddenly closed her mouth. Min Je was approaching with an unwelcoming expression, exuding an overbearing atmosphere.

“But, elder brother……”

Eun Mi, who had harshly cornered Ji Hoo, took a step towards Min Je as if making an excuse, producing a voice so frail it was hard to believe she was the same person.

Elder brother? Did she say elder brother? Ha Yeon twitched her eyebrows once, doubting her ears.

“Director Go Eun Mi, I believe I’ve told you several times that it’s best to strictly separate public and private matters.”

At Min Je’s displeased expression, Eun Mi bit her lip.

“Yes… Director Kang Min Je, I was out of line.”

Eun Mi’s expression alternated between disappointment and resentment as she reluctantly answered. Then she glared at Ha Yeon with an expression that said, this is all because of you.

‘Huh? What did I do?’

Ha Yeon glared back at Eun Mi with an incredulous feeling. If someone challenges you to a staring contest, you must never back down. If you do, you’ll definitely be looked down upon.

Ha Yeon positioned Ji Hoo behind her as if to shield him and held the child tightly with her hand while sending a warning glance to Eun Mi. If you ever show such an attitude towards Ji Hoo again, I won’t stand by quietly. Then you’ll truly come to know the existence of the mad fighting chicken from Sillim-dong.

Eun Mi, reading the ominous gaze she was sending, gritted her teeth in anger. But she couldn’t show such an expression in front of Min Je.

“Director Kang Min Je, won’t you regret treating someone who came with a good proposal like this?”

Instead, she approached mentioning business matters with a smile, in an attitude clearly different from before.

“A good proposal is something that the person receiving the proposal must also think is good for it to be established.”

But Min Je answered without expression, like someone who wouldn’t allow even the slightest opening.

Although she knew he was this kind of person and liked him anyway, Eun Mi felt especially hurt in her pride today. She was unbearably angry to be treated like this in front of Ha Yeon, who had been watching her with fire in her eyes since earlier.

For some reason she couldn’t understand, that woman just irritated her to no end. That child, whom she had always hated like a thorn in her eye, felt even more unbearable to look at today.

‘So annoying.’

Eun Mi frowned once before speaking a bit gruffly.

“It’s related to KIAF (Korea International Art Fair).”

‘KIAF’ is the most prestigious and largest domestic art fair. This art fair, held every fall, not only has famous overseas galleries participating but also has a VIP invitation program, making it an event that anyone running a gallery would want to participate in.

Seeing Min Je’s eyes change at the mention of KIAF, Eun Mi smiled triumphantly. While Director Kang Min Je’s eye for artwork played a part in establishing his position in the art world, it was his tenacity in not missing opportunities that came his way that contributed greatly.

There was no way he wouldn’t show interest in a major event like KIAF. Knowing her prediction had hit the mark, Eun Mi spoke with a more confident attitude than before.

“I’ve secured an artist you might be interested in. You’ve probably heard of them. ‘Michelle Lee’, a second-generation Korean-American who’s currently the hottest…”

“You’ve wasted your effort.”

Min Je abruptly answered, cutting off Eun Mi’s words midway.

“What? What did you say?”

Eun Mi frowned, doubting her ears. Every gallery is so desperate to secure that artist, and there’s no way he wouldn’t know that. She couldn’t understand what he was thinking at all.

“Our gallery has already found an artist to exhibit at KIAF. So you’ve made an unnecessary trip.”

Already found an artist? Eun Mi’s eyes wavered.

An art fair is the most excellent and sure place of consumption where collectors gather. Especially, exhibiting at KIAF, the most prestigious art fair in Korea, was beneficial for both galleries and artists.

Occasionally, there were galleries that sold out all their exhibited works on the first day of the art fair, and in such cases, not only does the gallery’s status rise, but it also greatly helps in raising the artist’s recognition.

“W-who is it?”

Eun Mi really wanted to know. No, she had to know. Who was the artist he had chosen, rejecting her proposal.

If it was a great artist she could acknowledge, she would back down quietly, but if not, her pride wouldn’t allow it.

“Well, we don’t have to look far. Right next to us. The new emerging artist our gallery has chosen this time, Ms. Jang Ha Yeon.”

“What? M-me?”

Ha Yeon’s eyes suddenly widened, having been unexpectedly singled out.

Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)

One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!

Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.

The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.

The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.

Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.

Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.

…

Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.

Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.

After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!

Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”

The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.

It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.

When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…

Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.

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