Hyun-ji playfully filled Hee-wook’s glass with more liquor.
They looked like close siblings, or perhaps even a real couple.
So-eun watched Hee-wook swiftly empty his glass, feeling somewhat out of place. She was invited, but that was it. There didn’t seem to be a place for her in the conversation. The others continued discussing the case, leaving So-eun feeling like an accessory.
Taking advantage of Hee-wook’s absence for a phone call, Hyun-ji approached So-eun with a glass half-filled with liquor and ice.
“Have a drink, So-eun.”
“No, I’m fine.”
“Come on, you’ve come all this way. Just one drink. Just one.”
Hyun-ji pushed the glass towards So-eun, cooing persuasively.
So-eun swallowed hard but remained steadfast.
Before the surgery, she loved drinking. She was the type to enjoy a beer alone at home after work. But now, she rejected all alcohol for health reasons. She planned to abstain from drinking for at least six months until her liver fully recovered.
If only her boyfriend would step in to help…
When Hee-wook returned from his call, So-eun sought his help.
“Oppa, should I drink this?”
Hee-wook raised his eyebrows in confusion.
“Why are you asking me?”
Hee-wook’s reaction left So-eun equally bewildered.
Was he bothered by the thought of mentioning the liver donation?
“Seriously, why ask such a thing?”
Hyun-ji chimed in, treating So-eun’s question as a joke.
So-eun felt a twinge in her heart.
Internally, a frail woman was crying out, “Don’t drink that alcohol!” But seeing Hee-wook’s indifferent reaction, she suddenly found the courage.
“Just a little, discreetly. Can’t spoil the mood by being too rigid.”
She accepted the glass from Hyun-ji and took a sip.
The liquor warmed her throat instantly.
The long-missed drink tasted sweet, spreading warmth throughout her body, making her feel more robust.
No immediate harm to her body meant more courage. She started with sips and soon emptied the glass.
She should have stopped there, but she began to envy others’ full glasses.
“Still, I must resist.”
Luckily, just watching others drink was enough to bring a pleasant buzz. She smiled faintly, but soon after, Hee-wook abruptly grabbed her arm and pulled her towards the restroom.
“Are you crazy? How much did you drink?”
Hee-wook scolded her in a low voice, frowning deeply. So-eun felt wronged.
“I only had one drink.”
“The alcohol content was high. Think about your health.”
“You didn’t care earlier. Why now?”
“Heavens, So-eun. Do you realize you’re raising your voice?”
So-eun felt a sense of injustice, but she couldn’t openly express her feelings. Love isn’t about showing off, after all.
When So-eun challenged him, Hee-wook lowered his voice further, pointing out her raised tone.
What’s wrong with raising my voice?
So-eun’s eyes moistened with resentment towards her boyfriend, who now had a stern, authoritative look as if scolding a foolish younger sibling.
“I thought you’d have the sense to just brush it off. Do I have to take care of everything for you?”
The reprimand continued.
“Why did you even come here? This is my workplace. There’s nothing interesting for you here, and you can’t even join the conversation. Why are you here?”
“…….”
“Why did you take Hyun-ji’s casual invitation so seriously? You should’ve politely declined. Don’t you know your place?”
Hyun-ji?
As the scolding went on, So-eun bit her lower lip, her eyes losing focus. The fact that Hee-wook had addressed Choi Hyun-ji by her first name was so striking that she barely registered the rest of his words.
“Go home now. I’ll walk you downstairs.”
As if he himself wasn’t clear about what he had just said, Hee-wook quickly changed his expression and took So-eun’s hand, without any hint of guilt.
Although Hee-wook pulled her hand, So-eun’s lips remained tightly shut, refusing to move. It was her silent protest to stay.
“I’m worried about you. You might collapse.”
But Hee-wook was persistent in his persuasion.
“You should know when to leave. The longer you stay, the more awkward it gets for me.”
So-eun bit her lip, unable to speak.
She struggles to speak because it involves a lot of calculation.
She mustn’t make a slip of the tongue. She can’t risk hurting someone with her words.
It’s easier to bear a little pain myself than to inflict pain on others.
So, So-eun remained silent.
Inevitably, she had to give in.
Acknowledging So-eun’s decision, Hee-wook smiled and took her hand again. He then preemptively announced her departure.
“So-eun is going home.”
Hyun-ji, with her charming voice, tried to keep her.
“Oh no, why are you leaving so soon?”
“I’m sorry. I just came to see Oppa for a moment. I stayed too long.”
So-eun gently released Hyun-ji’s holding hand and responded. Hyun-ji quickly accepted her position.
“That’s a pity. But it was really nice to meet you, So-eun. Thanks for coming.”
“Thank you for inviting me, Attorney Choi.”
“Oh, don’t mention it. See you again, okay?”
“Yes.”
“You take good care of our Attorney Yang. You know he’s really something special, right? So-eun, you must have saved a country in your past life.”
Hyun-ji’s voice was genuinely cheerful till the end.
So-eun wanted to laugh freely, but it was hard to smile.
Before the surgery, she could lift tens of kilos at the gym, yet now, even lifting her lip muscles seemed a monumental task.
Responding to Hyun-ji’s heartfelt joke, So-eun managed a strained smile, while Hee-wook laughed heartily, his dimples deepening.
“Oh, how sweetly she speaks. Choi can pay off a thousand debts with just a word.”
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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