The registrar, convinced by Yeon Woo’s seemingly frail but fit appearance for a soldier, decided to let her through and handed her a numbered wooden token.
“Alright then. But are you going to take the martial arts test dressed like that?”
Yeon Woo breathed a sigh of relief at persuading the registrar, but it was too soon to relax.
“Martial arts test?”
Wasn’t the recruitment accepting everyone who volunteered?
The thought of a martial arts test was unexpected, and Yeon Woo was momentarily stunned.
“Hey, you! We might be desperate for soldiers and accepting all volunteers regardless of status or age, but do you think we’re just taking anyone? We’re giving out food and money here.”
“Then, what is the test about?”
Yeon Woo asked nervously.
“What do you mean ‘what’? It’s a martial arts test. Would it still be a test if I told you what it’s about in advance?”
The registrar’s reply made Yeon Woo dizzy with anxiety.
She had no idea what the test would entail.
Oblivious to Yeon Woo’s anxiety, the registrar continued casually.
“So, you’re really going to take the test dressed like that?”
“What’s wrong with how I’m dressed?”
Yeon Woo, puzzled about what the issue was, received a baffled look from the registrar.
“Are you planning to do martial arts in such loose sleeves?”
“Ah…”
Yeon Woo looked down at her own clothes, then at the other volunteers’ attire, finally realizing what the registrar meant.
The volunteers around were all dressed in simple hemp or linen clothes, convenient for movement, with only their topknots done up, regardless of age.
Seeing Yeon Woo, no one else at the training ground was wearing a hat or headband, and her sleeves fluttered on her silk outfit.
Such luxurious clothing, suitable for scholars or young masters of noble families, was out of place in a training ground handling weapons.
Yeon Woo only had the clothes of Yeon Ho.
Since Yeon Ho hadn’t passed the state examination but was keen on imitating those who had, all his clothes were flashy and noble-looking.
These clothes must have contributed to Yeon Woo’s discomfort.
It was inappropriate to take a martial arts test in Yeon Ho’s clothes.
She could remove the hat and headband, but not the sleeves.
Yeon Woo asked with a worried voice.
“What should I do then?”
“Just take off your top.”
The registrar casually suggested undressing, making Yeon Woo’s face turn red.
How could she, a woman in disguise, undress in front of all these men!
Yeon Woo, unable to hide her dismay, quickly retorted.
“How can I take off my top in front of strangers!”
“If you’re going to say that, just leave. A man isn’t so timid. Tsk, tsk!”
The registrar clicked his tongue, finding Yeon Woo pathetic.
It was alright for a man to take off his top for the test, but for Yeon Woo, it was a problem.
As she pondered over the inconvenience, a sweet voice of salvation came from behind.
“If it’s alright, may I lend you my clothes?”
Hearing this welcome voice, Yeon Woo turned to see its owner.
The savior appeared to be a young man about her age.
With features between a handsome boy and a striking man, his face had a refreshing and harmonious look.
His slender build had broad shoulders, exuding masculinity.
Dressed in ordinary clothes like the other volunteers, he had a unique aura that set him apart.
The man, having completed his registration, spoke leisurely.
“I happened to overhear your conversation and thought you might need help. I have an extra set of clothes.”
He smiled ambiguously, whether out of kindness or some hidden agenda.
In urgent need, Yeon Woo didn’t have the luxury to ponder his intentions.
To her, his offer sounded as refreshing as cold water to a person weary from the summer heat.
Yeon Woo gratefully accepted the clothes he handed her.
“Thank you! I’ll shamelessly take you up on that offer.”
The registrar waved them away as if shooing a bothersome fly.
The man and Yeon Woo naturally walked together towards the place for the test.
The unnamed man glanced at Yeon Woo walking beside him.
Her delicate features, pale skin, and slender figure seemed as if she could be blown away by the wind.
She looked like a mere boy next to him, small and underdeveloped.
“Since I seem much older, it’s alright if I speak informally, right?”
“Yes, that’s fine. You can speak comfortably.”
“Alright then. Let’s be informal. My name is Lee Dae Bok. And what might be the name of the person who came to the training ground in scholar’s clothes?”
“I am Hong Yeon Woo. Thanks to you, I’ve narrowly escaped a predicament. How can I repay this kindness?”
The name Yeon Woo was common enough for both genders, so there seemed no need to change it.
Yeon Woo, holding the clothes Lee Dae Bok gave her, finished her introduction.
Dae Bok pretended to ponder for a moment before speaking smoothly.
“Your name sounds as feminine as you look.”
Worried that her disguise as a man might be noticeable from such a comment, Yeon Woo’s heart skipped a beat.
Fortunately, Dae Bok didn’t seem too concerned and quickly continued.
“Hmm~ As for repaying the favor, I do have an idea.”
Yeon Woo, with wide, bright eyes, eagerly asked.
“What is it? I’ll do whatever I can.”
“You can start by treating me as your elder brother.”
Yeon Woo doubted she heard correctly.
“What?”
“You are the younger, and I am the elder. From now on, address me as your elder brother. I’ve always wished for a sibling!”
Yeon Woo was speechless at Dae Bok’s ridiculous request.
She handed back the clothes to Dae Bok.
“……Please take these back.”
“Hahaha, no backing out now.”
As Yeon Woo tried to return the clothes, Dae Bok teasingly stepped back.
Yeon Woo started to worry she might have gotten involved with an odd character.
Dae Bok, grinning mischievously, asked.
“So, you’ll be my younger sibling from now on?”
If someone like Yeon Ho could be considered an older brother, then having one more elder brother wouldn’t be a big deal.
Deciding there was no harm in calling him ‘elder brother,’ Yeon Woo resignedly agreed.
“Yes, alright.”
Only after getting confirmation from Yeon Woo did Dae Bok approach her again.
“Good. Now, younger sibling, change out of that silk outfit before it gets dirty.”
“Yes. Excuse me, then.”
“You should say ‘elder brother.'”
“Yes~ Elder brother~.”
Yeon Woo responded half-heartedly.
It was clear she had gotten entangled with an eccentric.
Yeon Woo turned away from Dae Bok, looking for a place to change.
But all around were only trees, dirt, and rocks.
There was nowhere suitable for a woman to change discreetly.
Yeon Woo cautiously asked Dae Bok.
“Is there a changing room here?”
“Puhahaha!”
Dae Bok burst into laughter at her question.
Yeon Woo, not understanding what was so funny, looked at him in bewilderment.
After wiping away tears of laughter, Dae Bok finally continued.
“You really are a unique sibling. Look around. Is there a place to change?”
As Dae Bok pointed out, there was no suitable changing room in the open training ground.
Yeon Woo, still hesitating, saw Dae Bok casually sitting on a rock.
“What does it matter among men? Just change here quickly.”
Having obtained clothes but no place to change, Yeon Woo was still in a dilemma.
Dae Bok sat with crossed legs and rested his chin in his hand, watching Yeon Woo intently.
“Hurry up and undress.”
It was one problem after another.
Why were there so many people telling her to undress today?
Regardless of how persistent Dae Bok’s teasing gaze was, standing there, Yeon Woo felt utterly embarrassed.
Moreover, if she changed there, her true identity as a woman might be revealed.
Caught in an impossible situation, Yeon Woo could only sweat profusely.
Male lead first thought she played hard to get, only to realize she
really disliked him
Short intro:
What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.
Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.
Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!
She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.
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At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.
This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!
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Synopsis:
Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…
A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead
vs.
An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead
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