“Okay. Have a good trip. I hope it’s successful.”
“Thanks. I’ll contact you when I’m back.”
“Alright. And Oppa, I have something to ask.”
So-eun stopped Hee-wook as he was about to leave. She gathered her courage because she felt she would regret it if she didn’t speak now. It was a childish and petty request, but she hoped he would listen.
“I feel a bit upset that you haven’t told anyone about my surgery. I understand about others, but I wish you had told Attorney Choi Hyun-ji.”
“What? Hey.”
Hee-wook was shocked.
“What kind of curse is this before an important business trip…….”
His eyes, looking at So-eun as if in disbelief, seemed to be filled with something opposite to affection.
“We already finished that discussion.”
“I want to get closer to Attorney Choi Hyun-ji. If she’s visiting the hospital like this, it’s right to tell her. Hiding it is just silly.”
“Why bring it up out of the blue? You want my business trip to fail?”
“That’s nonsense.”
“That’s what your argument sounds like.”
Hee-wook’s voice grew louder, echoing in the parking lot. He paused, then spoke more quietly.
“Why do you act so cheap?”
“Isn’t that too harsh?”
“No, your words were harsher. If I knew you would make such a fuss about it, I would have tried my best to stop you from having the surgery.”
“What?”
“So-eun, I’m really sorry, but…”
He seemed genuinely fed up.
Hee-wook had more to say, but he couldn’t bring himself to speak. It felt like an irreversible end was within.
“Let’s talk when you return.”
Hee-wook hurriedly got into his car and drove off without saying goodbye to So-eun, who looked at him with resentful eyes.
“Oppa, what’s wrong? Did you fight with So-eun again?”
Hyun-ji asked, looking concerned.
“It’s nothing. Don’t worry.”
With Choi Hyun-ji, it was now a mutual understanding. But with Han So-eun, it needed to end soon.
Yet, even amidst his irritation, he found himself still physically attracted to So-eun.
They’re all the same, and embracing her just once would surely quench his interest.
After all, she was the woman who had given a part of her liver to his mother, and the surgery scars on her body meant that just one embrace would be enough to let go of any lingering feelings.
That day wasn’t far off. All Hee-wook had to do was find enough of So-eun’s weaknesses to ensure she didn’t cling or threaten him out of betrayal when that day came.
[Star Icon]Late in the afternoon, as evening approached. Future Service Team office.
So-eun was busy disassembling an old flip phone. But in reality, her mind was full of distractions.
It felt like her heart was malfunctioning, clogged in a way that blocked proper thoughts.
‘I’m someone who fixes broken things. But I can’t fix myself.’
She had vowed not to argue with Hee-wook anymore, but her stubbornness seemed to have worsened their already strained relationship.
‘No. It’s good that I spoke up. I said what I wanted to say.’
Before she knew it, So-eun’s arm was held in Tae-joon’s grip. Tae-joon had absentmindedly grabbed her arm. Although his grip was gentle, So-eun felt unable to move.
Only her eyes flickered uncertainly, like a candle flame in the wind.
Tae-joon’s kind voice, serious gaze, and warm touch conflicted So-eun.
Yet, she couldn’t rely on brief kindness.
“It’s nothing.”
“Did you fight with your boyfriend again?”
So-eun denied it, but Tae-joon seemed to have a keen sense of her situation.
“You fought, didn’t you? Want me to join you in cursing him?”
At his words, a laugh escaped her, a reminder that even in suffocating and desperate situations, laughter is possible. With teary eyes, So-eun bit her lip to suppress her laughter.
Thanks to Tae-joon’s remark, she felt a little lighter. It was an unexpected comfort.
I’ll handle it. It’s something I can do.
“It’s not that.”
“…”
“It’s my fault.”
The argument was not about whose fault it was, whether Han So-eun’s or someone else’s. The point was that she shouldn’t rely on Director Kim Tae-joon for personal matters. It was a matter she couldn’t discuss with him, a third party. But to Tae-joon, her words might have sounded frustrating.
“Why does Han So-eun Chief always blame herself for everything?”
“…”
“You said you wanted to be respected in your relationship.”
So-eun’s smile faded as Tae-joon’s expression grew more rigid. His grip on her arm seemed to harden, leaving her unable to escape.
It was the first time he had come so close, the first time he had held her and watched her as if to prevent her from fleeing. The strength of his grip was so forceful that So-eun couldn’t move.
No, it wasn’t just his grip. It was his gaze that immobilized her. Her suppressed emotions seemed to burst, making it hard to breathe. Her heart throbbed inexplicably, wishing for someone to hold her tightly.
The brief moment of laughter soon vanished. With a trembling voice, So-eun requested,
“Director.”
“…”
“Please let go.”
Tae-joon’s eyes widened as if he had just realized he was holding her. Like a machine not fully operational, he slowly released his grip.
So-eun quickly gathered her things.
“I’ll leave first. I’ll fix the phone on Monday.”
She felt it wasn’t right to be alone with him in the empty office on a weekend evening.
So-eun left the office as if fleeing.
Left alone, Tae-joon stood frozen for a moment, then ran his hand through his hair and stood up.
Suddenly, he was concerned that the foolish girl might be hurt.
Such a loyal woman, enduring mistreatment from her boyfriend and his family. A woman too right, like a moral textbook.
Tomorrow, it would all end.
Tomorrow, that fool would bitterly realize her own folly. The thought of her sorrow and worry kept Tae-joon restless.
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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