Yeon Woo spoke with a gentle yet firm tone, articulating her decision clearly.
“If I am destined to die, wouldn’t it be less regrettable to try and fail rather than not try at all?”
Her conviction was evident, displaying a strong will that seemed incongruous with her delicate physique.
“How can you be so determined?”
Bi Yeong sighed deeply.
He could find ways to send Yeon Woo back as a drill officer, but he couldn’t ignore the resolve in her eyes.
“……I understand.”
Bi Yeong’s voice, filled with concern, finally softened.
Yeon Woo’s face lit up with a grateful smile at his acceptance.
“Why are you so happy?”
Yeon Woo’s laughter made Bi Yeong smile wryly. He foresaw the hardships she would face in the unit.
Yeon Woo’s reasons for enlisting, unknown to him, would make military life challenging for her female body. He knew she would eventually wish to return home, and when that time came, he would find a way to send her back.
For now, Bi Yeong resolved to protect her during her time in the unit, hoping she would eventually open up to him about her situation.
Bi Yeong turned his large hand over, enveloping Yeon Woo’s small, pale hand in his.
“You know what you are to me, Yeon Woo?”
“Like a dear younger sister?”
At her response, Bi Yeong shook his head without a word, then gently brought her hand to his lips. His breath tickled her skin as he hovered close without touching.
Holding her hand firmly, he spoke earnestly.
“You are more than just a dear younger sister.”
Bi Yeong’s deep gaze fixated on Yeon Woo, who felt captivated and immobilized by his intensity.
Returning to the gathering place of the trainees, Dae Bok hurried over to Yeon Woo as if he had been waiting.
His worry about her summons by Bi Yeong was evident.
“What did the drill instructor say?”
“Just… he gave me a warning.”
Unable to share her private conversation with Bi Yeong, Yeon Woo vaguely deflected.
Dae Bok stomped his feet in exasperation.
“I knew it! I told you you’d get noticed on your first day!”
Yeon Woo, unable to respond, just stared blankly.
“I knew when you came in those scholar’s clothes! How are you planning to survive this harsh military life?”
Admittedly, coming in Yeon Ho’s clothes on the first day was a mistake.
Despite their concerns, Yeon Woo couldn’t fathom why both men were so worried about her future in the unit.
Eventually, Dae Bok calmed down and spoke more thoughtfully.
“Don’t worry. There’s a lantern to light your way in these dark times of military life.”
“A lantern? What do you mean?”
Intrigued, Yeon Woo looked at Dae Bok with
Yeon Woo, gazing at Dae Bok with admiration, watched as he grinned cheekily and pointed to himself.
“Me.”
“…….”
“I’m the lantern you need!”
Disappointed with Dae Bok’s frivolous words, Yeon Woo glared at him.
Just as expected. Trusting this careless man was my folly.
Yeon Woo, considering how to react, decided to let it slide due to Dae Bok’s concern. However, her face couldn’t hide her disappointment, which made Dae Bok annoyed.
“What’s with that face?”
“Don’t get me wrong. When I’m happy, my face turns ugly.”
“You think I’m an idiot? Who’s like that?”
While they argued, an unfamiliar voice called from behind them.
“Hey, you two rookies!”
Yeon Woo and Dae Bok turned around to see a man with a rugged jaw and thick frame. His skin, tanned and rough from the sun, showed he was no stranger to hard work.
Dressed in the same uniform as the other trainees, albeit more worn, Yeon Woo asked cautiously, “Are you talking to us?”
It was a simple question.
But the man grabbed Yeon Woo’s collar in response, lifting her up until her toes barely touched the ground.
Shocked, Dae Bok intervened.
“What is this about? Let’s talk this out!”
“Stay out of this!”
The man forcefully pushed Dae Bok away with one hand, causing him to fall hard.
“Ouch!”
Dae Bok yelped in pain from the impact.
Yeon Woo, despite being choked, glared at the man and asked,
“How rude. Attacking without even introducing yourself?”
“Ha, such nerve!”
Yet, her response only fueled the man’s anger.
The man, his face contorted with rage, bellowed,
“Are you blind? How dare you talk back when a senior addresses you!”
Then, Dae Bok, quick to notice, saw the name tag on the man’s chest.
The tag read ‘Janggapdol.’
Dusting himself off, Dae Bok approached the man with a forced smile.
“Oh, Janggapdol sir, I apologize. My friend here is a bit clueless, that’s all.”
“Brother! What are you saying? The fault lies with this man!”
Yeon Woo, frustrated by the unjust situation, raised her voice in protest.
Janggapdol, displeased with Yeon Woo’s undiminished spirit despite being in his grasp, furrowed his brow angrily.
“What? This man?!”
Janggapdol’s face turned beet red, his fists shaking with fury, ready to erupt any moment.
Sensing the tense atmosphere, Dae Bok rummaged through his belongings. He then quietly handed Janggapdol a small pouch containing coins.
“I hope this brightens your day as much as the sunny skies.”
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
