David's Husband (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 1
“Move aside, ajumma.”
What? Ajumma? Ha Yeon thought that no matter how much she was just a convenience-store part-timer, she definitely wasn’t old enough to be called “ajumma,” and sharply turned her head.
She had planned to snap back with a single sentence, but the moment she saw the person who said it, her fighting spirit instantly vanished.
“Kiddo, did you just say that?”
A cute little boy whose baby fat hadn’t yet fallen off was staring up at her with big, round eyes.
“I’m not a kiddo.”
The sulky child brushed past her and toddled over to the counter.
Ugh, I can’t exactly fight with a little brat.
Ha Yeon swallowed her rising temper and forced herself to speak kindly.
“Really? Well, I’m not an ajumma either. So we’re even. Oh, you probably don’t know the word ‘even,’ right? What I mean is…”
“Checkout, please.”
This little…!
Ha Yeon bit her lip as the child cut her off and held out a card.
Seeing that tiny hand confidently offering the card somehow twisted her insides. On top of that, among all the things he could buy, it was—of course—cola.
“Do you know this stuff rots your teeth?”
The boy stared blankly at Ha Yeon, as if asking why she was nagging.
Yeah, I know it’s nagging. I know I sound like an old fart!
Feeling unnecessarily embarrassed, Ha Yeon laughed loudly on purpose while ringing him up.
“Hahaha, well, just don’t drink too much, okay? And make sure to brush your teeth after.”
What am I even doing right now…? I have no idea why I’m lecturing this kid.
Beep. Once the transaction finished, the boy took the cola, toddled out, then—surprisingly—bowed politely.
“Goodbye.”
“Ahaha, yeah, take care.”
He looks rough but has good manners. Ha Yeon smiled helplessly as she watched the child—who had drained her energy more than any other customer—walk away.
[This is the timeline separator]The next day, Ha Yeon frowned the moment she saw that same little customer again.
You again…
“Checkout.”
And once again, cola.
What on earth do this kid’s parents do that they let him buy nothing but soda from the convenience store?!
Moreover, her shift started at 8 p.m., and the boy always came at exactly 9 p.m.—the time when the nation’s children should be asleep.
“Hey, how old are you, exactly?”
“Why do you ask?”
“Little kids shouldn’t be out alone in the dark buying stuff like this.”
“I’m not as young as you think.”
Not young? Where does that even…?
Ha Yeon couldn’t outright ignore the child’s words, so she asked again—just in case he was unbelievably baby-faced.
“Okay, so how old are you?”
“Six.”
“Ahh, six years old…”
Seeing the pride shining in the boy’s eyes, she couldn’t bring herself to say the rest. Fine, at six he’d be one of the big kids in kindergarten, so maybe from his perspective he really wasn’t “little.”
It was possible. Ha Yeon nodded and crouched a little to meet his eye level.
“Even if you’re six, it’s better to stay home when it’s dark. And cut down on the cola. You’re not drinking it right before bed, are you?”
“No, I’m not. Goodbye.”
Today, too, the boy—who looked blunt and cold for his age—politely bowed and toddled away.
“Huh? Did I see that wrong?”
She could’ve sworn he smirked as he left.
No way a tiny kid like that could smirk like an adult. Must’ve been my imagination. Ha Yeon shook her head, convinced it was impossible.
*
At that moment, Ji Hoo, having bought his usual cola, climbed into the familiar black sedan parked by the roadside.
“I’m back.”
Jun Won, the driver, sighed when he saw the cola in the child’s hand.
“You’re not planning to come again tomorrow, right?”
He looked genuinely worried about the boy’s strange behavior.
“You promised to help me give Daddy a present—a mommy.”
That was true. Jun Won couldn’t refuse Ji Hoo’s request, so instead of stopping the child’s odd antics, he was helping.
‘It’s all because of you, Kang Min Jae.’
Jun Won rubbed his dry face, thinking of his boss, best friend of ten years, and Ji Hoo’s father—Kang Min Jae. The man lacked for nothing in looks, wealth, or fame. Nothing, that is, except basic human warmth.
Because of Min Je’s cold, barren personality, Jun Won had accepted the boy’s request, but he honestly thought the child would give up after a few tries. Contrary to his expectations, Ji Hoo showed no signs of stopping.
“How exactly are you planning to find a mommy?”
“I already found her. I just need to test her.”
“Test?”
“Yes. First, anyone who keeps doing things everyone tells them not to do is out. Anyone who says everything is fine like the ajummas who used to take care of me at home is disqualified. A real mommy has to tell me not to do bad things.”
Hearing Ji Hoo—who thought and spoke far more maturely than his peers—explain fluently, Jun Won groaned.
“Just a little longer, okay? Please, uncle…?”
Ji Hoo clasped his hands together and begged earnestly.
Jun Won, already soft on the boy, couldn’t possibly ignore such a desperate face.
“Just one more week. No more than that, got it?”
“Yes! Thank you!”
Seeing the child beam so brightly over that promise somehow made Jun Won’s heart feel even heavier.
[This is the timeline separator]A few days later—ding-a-ling—the moment the little customer walked in, Ha Yeon’s mouth fell open.
You again…
At least he seemed to have listened to her; today he came just after 8 p.m.
Tap tap tap. The boy walked straight to the cooler and grabbed another cola.
Ugh, what exactly are you trying to do with me?!
In all her part-time jobs and with all the difficult customers she’d met, she had never encountered such a unique—and young—troublemaker.
“Checkout.”
Unable to suppress the stubbornness rising inside her, Ha Yeon put on a stern face.
“No can do. I’m not selling you soda anymore.”
It sounded exactly like scolding teens with “No alcohol, no cigarettes,” but she couldn’t help it. Her mission to stop this kid from getting addicted to carbonation blinded her to everything else.
“Oh? That’s too bad.”
Strangely, the boy accepted it meekly. No—he actually looked happy?
Ha Yeon tilted her head and studied his face. The child wore a satisfied expression, as if he had been waiting for her to refuse the cola.
Nah, no way.
Deciding it was just her imagination, Ha Yeon scratched her cheek. She was already grateful he didn’t throw a tantrum over not getting cola.
Then, out of nowhere, the boy pointed at the handwritten signs posted around the store.
“Did you write those, ajumma?”
“Huh? How did you know?”
“I just had a feeling.”
Watching him nod made her head spin again. What on earth had a six-year-old gone through to act like such an old soul?
For no reason, Ha Yeon suddenly felt a pang thinking of her late parents.
“They’re super pretty, right? Believe it or not, I’m actually really talented at drawing.”
She had decorated the store with original illustrations and designs on signs like “Caution: Hot” and “Trash goes here.”
She bragged loudly at the child’s comment, but in truth, it was a waste of talent for an art major on leave.
Suddenly snapped back to reality, Ha Yeon gloomily corrected him.
“I told you, I’m not an ajumma.”
She had never even had a proper relationship—being called ajumma felt like the ultimate injustice.
“Then what should I call you?”
Good question. What would you like to call me?
“Call me noona. Noona.”
The moment those sparkling black eyes looked up at her, her conscience pricked her, but she ignored it. She was a bit old to be called noona, but whatever—it wasn’t a crime.
“I’m Ji Hoo.”
Wow, he’s okay with noona? You’re actually an angel!
Overjoyed, Ha Yeon held out her hand.
Ji Hoo stared at it for a moment, then slowly took it.
“Nice to meet you.”
Ha Yeon shook his hand enthusiastically, then let go.
“Here, instead of soda—this. A present from noona.”
She stabbed a straw into a banana milk shaped like a jar and placed it in his hand. The dazed boy accepted it and bowed again today.
“Thank you.”
[This is the timeline separator]Ha Yeon received a call from her friend Yoo Jin.
― You said you were returning to school this semester.
How does she know I didn’t register? Ha Yeon bit her lip, then deliberately raised her voice.
“I think it’s better to take one more semester off…”
― If it’s because of tuition, Dad said he’ll lend it to you.
“No, it’s not that. I just want to enjoy life a little longer.”
Ha Yeon laughed “haha” out loud, trying not to let her true feelings show.
‘How could I borrow tuition again? No more…’
― You can fool ghosts, but you can’t fool this big sis.
Ha Yeon held the phone away from her ear as Yoo Jin’s scolding poured out.
She was grateful, but still—no. Ha Yeon steeled her weakening heart. Three years ago, after her parents died in an accident, she had been thrust into the working world and received a lot of help from Yoo Jin’s parents.
That was why she absolutely could not accept any more.
An art major with slim job prospects, she was currently on leave and juggling various part-time jobs.
“Oh, Yoo Jin, sorry—customer’s here. I’ll call you later.”
Even though she heard noise on the other end, she pressed end call.
‘My daughter will definitely become a great painter who brings honor to the Jang family.’
Her father, who always said people should be used according to their talents, had been overjoyed when she got into the fine arts department.
‘Dad, maybe I should just drop out.’
Lately, Ha Yeon was seriously considering quitting school. For a painting major trying to stand on her own, the world was far too harsh.
Ding-a-ling. Just then, the door opened, revealing a now-familiar and welcome face.
“Ji Hoo, you’re here?”
Ha Yeon waved happily. After chatting with the boy who came almost every day, she had grown so fond of him that she couldn’t end her day without seeing his face.
“Noona!”
When a smile appeared on the usually sulky child’s face, he was utterly adorable! Ha Yeon gently pinched his chubby cheeks.
“Want to drink some yogurt together?”
For some reason, the kid’s speech had become quite cheeky—probably something he picked up somewhere. Ha Yeon clutched her stomach and giggled.
Ahh, he’s seriously cute! Lately, Ji Hoo was her vitamin and energy source.
“Great! Today noona’s treating to the big bottle!”
“Wow, really?”
The excited boy suddenly paused, shook his head, then spoke with a determined expression.
“Actually, I have something to tell you.”
The atmosphere was quite different from usual, but since Ji Hoo was more mature than his peers and unpredictable, Ha Yeon just thought it was fun.
Slurp. While drinking yogurt through a straw, the boy rolled his eyes around. Could something be wrong?
Ha Yeon looked into his eyes and asked.
“You said you have something to say—what is it?”
The child put down his yogurt with a thud, looking resolute.
“I’ve been testing you this whole time, noona.”
What? Testing me? This little— Ha Yeon’s eyebrows twitched, but Ji Hoo didn’t notice and continued, slightly excited.
“And you’re the first person to pass the test.”
Should I be happy about this or not? Ha Yeon forced a calm expression and let out an awkward laugh.
Yeah, the test must’ve been really hard if I was the first to pass. She decided to treat it as cute child’s play and smiled brightly.
“Oh, really? That’s great. I’m the first to pass Ji Hoo’s test.”
Her tone sounded exactly like an AI voice bot, but it couldn’t be helped—those sparkling eyes were impossible to resist.
“Hehe, I knew noona would say that.”
Feeling the child’s boundless trust, Ha Yeon now wanted to know what the test actually was.
So, unaware she was opening Pandora’s box, she blurted out the question.
“By the way, Ji Hoo—what test did I pass?”
The boy smiled proudly and answered.
“The test to become Ji Hoo’s mommy.”
Pfft! Ha Yeon spat out the yogurt she was drinking.
When male lead is the homewrecker
“I know she doesn’t love him.”
I’ve read the novel below twice already. Girls, I’m highly recommending it to you!
The female lead? Not a good person.
The second male lead? Not a good person.
The male lead? Willingly plays the third party, breaking up the female and second male lead’s relationship despite all the warnings from his friends—so yeah, he’s definitely not a good person either.
Basically, nobody in this novel is simple-minded or without scheming.
The female lead starts off as the male lead’s secretary, but don’t worry—later on, she takes over the company while the male lead steps back to support her. He won’t steal her spotlight, overshadow her, or dull her shine.
I love novels where men are out here snatching wigs, tearing each other down, and going to war just to win the female lead’s affection. And this is exactly that kind of novel. Most of Hai Dai Ran’s works have this dynamic. You’ll see the male characters’ emotions being pushed to the absolute extreme.
There’s even a scene where the second male lead exposes the male lead online for being a homewrecker. The brotherhood immediately gangs up on him, dragging him through the mud. I find it compelling —it completely flips reality on its head, where usually, women are the ones fighting over a man and getting torn apart by the sisterhood.
For me, female leads in the novels I read should only struggle in their careers, not in love. But if the brainless romantics in the story are all men? I have zero complaints.
I’ve pretty much read all of Hai Dai Ran’s novels and even translated all of them—her works are just my thing. I’ll slowly upload everything here. One day, when my website is official, I hope I can invite her to join as one of the star authors.
Here’s the story synopsis:
One-line summary: She is his lifelong obsession, to the point where he was willing to be a third wheel, scorned by society, just to wedge his way into her relationship with her fiancé.
Cold-hearted and indifferent female lead + Scheming and subservient CEO male lead
Intro 1:
“I know she doesn’t love him.”
With blood trickling from his clenched fist, Rong Xiu gazed at the woman before him, his eyes clouded with anguish. Hidden in the wardrobe, he had witnessed Fan Xia – the woman he desperately loved – in an intimate embrace with her fiancé. Yet his heart still yearned for her, defying all reason.
Fan Xia, the elegant and composed assistant, carried something mysterious in her eyes whenever she looked at her fiancé, Wen Lan Sheng. Strange occurrences began to surface – secret meetings with the young Gu Jin Yi, an unexplained withdrawal of 5,000 yuan… Then suddenly, her fiancé’s sister, Wen Jing, violently attacked her.
In this matriarchal society, Rong Xiu had risen to become the chairman of a powerful healthcare conglomerate, breaking through gender prejudices. But for the first time, he willingly stepped into the shadows as the other man, disregarding his friends’ warnings to become her secret lover.
Because he had discovered the truth – Fan Xia wasn’t the pure angel everyone believed her to be. And perhaps, he was the only one capable of helping her execute her mysterious plan…
Intro 2:
Rong Xiu’s biggest regret in life was missing out on Fan Xia.
He secretly loved Fan Xia for 7 years.
Watched her go public with her boyfriend.
Watched her kiss her boyfriend at their wedding.
Until that man blissfully nestled in Fan Xia’s arms, obtaining everything he could only dream of.
The crazy jealousy stripped away his hidden secret love, layer by layer, burning like wildfire.
Fan Xia, how can I have you!
【Reading and Trigger Warning Guide】
1. Female dominant, male submissive, male pregnancy
2. Male lead schemes his way to the top, male competition
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